The Suttonian 1970

SUTTONIAN 1970

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Volume 32

Number 1

THE SUTTONIAN

EDITOR:

C. V. H Y D E

COMMITTEE:

J. J. YOUNG D. H. CANT D. A. SHERIDAN T. C. ELGOOD

J. R. ABBOTT N. G. HARRISON D. L . THOMPSON R. E . WOOLVERIDGE

{The front cover was drawn by R. E.

Woolveridge)

CONTENTS Page NORMAN PRIESTLEY BENTLEY ALBERT BYRNE DERRICK

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SCHOOL OFFICIALS

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P.S.W.M

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GOODBYES

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VALETE

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SALVETE

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CHAPEL

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THE L I B R A R Y

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MUSIC

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SOCIETIES

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LECTURES

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FILMS

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SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS

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LITERARY A N D GENERAL .

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C.C.F. A N D SHOOTING

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SPORTS

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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NORMAN P R I E S T L E Y BENTLEY It is with the deepest regret that we record the death of Norman Priestley Bentley on 7th December 1969 at the age of 70. He was a Master, Housemaster and subsequently Second Master at Sutton Valence for a period of 43 years, from 1921 to 1964, and during much of that time the name "Bentley" was synonymous with "Sutton Valence School". A Service of Thanksgiving was held in the School Chapel on 13th December at which many Old Suttonians and members of the Staff were present. The Address was given by A. F. S. Cotton, President of the Old Suttonians Association and a Governor since 1956.

The following are some extracts from that Address :"We have assembled here today to pay tribute to a great man and a great friend of Sutton Valence School.

I wonder how many boys in various parts of the world have cause to thank Norman Priestley Bentley for what he has done for them. I know that I have. He followed the careers of Old Suttonians and their families with the utmost interest and I think it can be truly said that he was one of the greatest links between the Old Boys and the School for a period of nearly fifty years.

I well remember in 1921 a fresh complexioned, fair haired, young man arriving at Sutton Valence wearing a Manchester University Rugger tie. For us in the Vlth Form, this was to be our new English master. Some of us sitting in the back row thought we would have some fun with this tyro on his first appointment as a master. We soon learned our mistake. We realised that we had as our tutor a very pleasant but very firm young man who would stand no nonsense. We learned to respect him and admire him and I know I am speaking for many generations of Old Boys when I say that respect and admiration for him has increased with the years.

From the beginning Pub, as he was affectionately known, took a great interest in the Rugger of the School by coaching, playing and refereeing. He also took a great interest in the swimming and largely through his efforts we now have the magnificent swimming bath which replaced the old one in the Lower School.

From a purely scholastic point of view, Norman Bentley was outstanding as a teacher of Latin and there can be few schoolmasters in the country whose pupils had such successful exam results as his.

As a Housemaster in the Almshouses, which were converted in 1935 to be called Bentley's House and then Holdgate's, he and Mrs. Bentley looked after the interests of countless small boys and started them on their school career. Later, in 1949 he became Housemaster of Westminster where he exercised a wise and paternal influence over older boys.

'But it was not only as a Housemaster and as a Form Master that he was able to exercise this influence. For many years he was Second Master and here his great capacity as an organiser and administrator was seen to its full. During illnesses or absences of Headmaster it was he who acted as Headmaster and kept the school on an even keel. Headmasters may come and Headmasters may go but to many of us it seemed that Norman Bentley went on for ever.

Those of his Colleagues who were privileged to work with him count as his most valuable service to the School the interregnum between Headmasters Aspinall and Evers - Lent Term 1953 - when he held the School together during • a critical period of its history and was able to hand over a going concern with its efficiency unimpaired.

Not content with all his activities both in and out of school he organised many walking and climbing holidays for present boys and old boys and their families in Switzerland and Austria and also in the Lake District which were very popular with all who went on them.

About ten years ago he was very ill indeed and many of us thought he would not recover. He was. a particular hero in the way he stood up to his illness and severe operations and fortunately he pulled through and continued to live an active and useful life.

When the time came in 1964 for him to retire, the Old Boys showed their great appreciation for all he had done for the School by electing him a Vice President of the Association and by presenting him with a cheque. With part of that he bought a car which gave him great pleasure in his more leisured days. I say "more leisured" because it was only a matter of degree. N.P.B. could never remain idle. He had always been a deeply religious man and no sooner had he retired than he took a great interest in the village church and became a churchwarden. These duties and the keeping of the church accounts occupied most of his time but not content with that he has been back at the School this term taking some lessons and in fact he was teaching very nearly up to the time of his death. page

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It was Francis Bacon who said "I hold every man a debtor to his profession" but in the case of Norman Bentley I think we can truly say that that debt has been paid.

During ahnost the whole of the time he has been at Sutton Valence he has had the great support and companionship of Mrs. Bentley who has shared his joys and his sorrows with him. To Mrs. Bentley, to Ann and to Bill, we extend our deepest sympathy.

This is a service of Thanksgiving. We have come here to-day not to be sad, but to thank God for having given us the privilege of knowing a man of the highest principles and strength of purpose and one who spent such a full and active life in the service of his fellow men and of this School in particular."

ALBERT BYRNE DERRICK We record with deep regret that Byrne Derrick died on 11th March 1970 at the age of 80. He was a Master and Housemaster at Sutton Valence between 1925 and 1955. The Headmaster offered to arrange a Memorial Service in Chapel, but the family, while grateful for the thought, did not wish to have one. The following appreciation was written

by David Franklin, Master at Sutton Valence between 1930 and 1935.

"I met Byrne Derrick first in 1930, when I joined the staff. I fell for him from the start, and, over the next forty years, felt for him a deep affection. It was, I suppose, an unlikely relationship. Byrne was small. I was I still am, come to think of it - immensely tall. He was birdlike, quick in speech. I have a heavy, dark voice, that can't move fast.

I took long, slow strides. Byrne Iknped quickly beside me, leaning on the stick that a German bullet in 1916 had made his inseparable companion for the rest of his life. We looked a comic pair, walking together up to a cricket match, playing badminton, or processing solemnly side by side out of Chapel after Evensong. Byrne was modest, self-effacing.

I was - 1 still am - a bubbling extrovert. We couldn't have been more different, and yet we couldn't have been closer.

There was something in us that sparked off an irresistible gaiety whenever we met, and built up an enormous collection of private jokes that, over the forty years of friendship we were to have, gave us the greatest pleasure. We shared a dehght in the eccentrics, in and out of the staff room, that we saw around us. One of our friends in the village was always organising strange affairs to raise money for this and that. He was very cock-a-hoop about the success of one very odd event - 'Got it up myself' he said, 'Three and six, including tea'. Some years later, when Glyndebourne Opera had lifted me out of Sutton Valence and put me on the stage in an international cast, Byrne and Nance came to a performance.

Byrne watched open-eyed the fashionable audience, the men in tails, the women hung with furs and diamonds, promenadmg on the lawns after an expensive dinner in the restaurant, or an elaborate picnic in the gardens. 'By gum', he said with awe, 'It's marvellous'. Then he grinned. 'Got it up myself', he said, 'Three and six. including tea'.

When Glyndebourne did then- baby-snatching act. and I became a singer and left teaching behind me, my sudden and dramatic translation wasn't exactly popular with all the staff. But dear Byrne was incapable of envy. He was delighted for me, and took enormous pleasure and pride in my new reputation. My wife and I spent a lot of weekends with the Derricks at Sutton Valence, and most of them were hilarious. For some years, Byrne took on the job of planning the School's time-table. And I used to help, if that is the way to describe my light-hearted interference. His system involved putting the subject first in the space for each per iod on the sheet, and the man's name second, and, ever since then, whenever we were together.we talked, not of Edward Craven, but Chemistry Craven, Biology Thomson, Latin Bentley, and Enghsh Derrick. A silly little joke? Maybe, but it was typical of the endearing gaiety that Byrne brought to the day's work. He could, bless him, get into complicated messes, trying to find an extra period with the Sixth for Latin Bentley, or auditing tuck shop accounts, orfindingsomething he needed on his desk, which was always inches deep in books, scores of essays in rich disorder, registers and house lists. Once, there had been a theft of tuck shop money from a drawer of Byrne's desk, and the local policeman came to him to get a statement. He told me afterwards with relish that the copper said, heavily, 'Now I understand, sir. that a piece of paper was found on your desk!' - and Byrne laughed until the tears came.

He was charming, tolerant - we worked together on the School's plays for three years, and never once for a moment did we disagree. When I remember my own enormous enthusiasm for the theatre, the ideas I kept on having, and the pride and the force with which I aimounced and argued them, I know that Byrne must have handled me with great tact and patience, because it wasn't until long after that I even realised that I had been handled. He was evenpage four

tempered. I never once heard him complain about the years of discomfort and pain he had from his war-wound. I never once heard him complain about his growing deafness. I teased him unmercifully about it. and though he was increasingly being locked into a silent, private world, he laughed with me until he had to wipe away tears. He had courage.

I learned a lot from Byrne, about teaching, about people, about integrity, about the fun of living. That was a word he often used. When Nance and Byrne, Mary and I were together - we were a very close quartet - 'By gum' he would say, 'Isn't this fun?' It was. Dear English Derrick! I shall never forget him."

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MASTERS Headmaster:

M. R. R I C K E T T S , M.A.

Second Master: P. S. W. MaclLWAINE, N. J. B E N N A L L A C K - H A R T , T.D., M.I.BIOL. D. A. SIMMONS, D.L.C.(Hons.)

A. G . F O U L K E S , M.A. R. P. C O U T T S , M.A., F . R . G . S .

R. E . H O R N , M.A. A. R. D O U G L A S , M.A. B. D. W A R B U R T O N , B.Sc. M. H . F A I R B A N K , M.A. F . R. B A L L , B.Sc. G . C . P E N M A N , B.A. R. F . B A T E S , B.Sc. R. D. C H A N C E , B.A. M. F . B E A M A N , M.A.

M.A

J. M C C O R M I C K , B. M.

J. W E S T ,

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S. F . O L I V E R ,

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C H A I N E Y ,

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B.A. M.A.

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N E V I L L E ,

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SMITH,

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A N D E R S O N ,

B.Sc,

D.L.C. M.A. M.I.BIOL. M.A.,

F.R.C.O.,

A.R.C.M., L.R.A.M.

R. D. M. G. B.

M. B A R R A N B.A. W. T A Y L O R I. WESTWOOD, B.A. G. A B L E , B.A. J. L I T T L E , B.Sc.

Bursar: Lieut.-Comdr. T. P. H A L L , R.N. (retd.)

Adjutant

to C.C.F..- Capt. J. A. L . S E R G I S O N

PREFECTS Head of School: J. H. H. B O T T School

Prefects: R. N. I. C.

S. A. H. B O T T W. J. B R O W N D. H . C A N T A. N. D A L T O N D. A.

WORKMAN

House St. C. D. B O O E R J. H . H O B S O N A. H . M c I V E R

Margaret's: A. H. M A S S I N G H A M T. H. SCOTT-WILSON M. C. WATSON

Westminster: F . D. B A R T O W M. J. H I C K E S T. C. E L G O O D K . M. M. JOHNSON R. M. G R A Y D. L . THOMPSON E . D. W H I T E W R I G H T

P. B A K E R P. J. H I G G I N S D. J. K E N N A R D

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1. G R A N T G. H A R R I S O N R. T. H U T C H I N G S V. H Y D E

Prefects

I. P. L . K O O L I. R. M A D L E

Lainhe's: S. N. T I T U S R. E . W O O L V E R I D G E J. J. Y O U N G

Cornwallis: J. R. A B B O T T A. A. S P E E R H. S. J A F F E R J E E G . C. W. THOMPSON M G. K R A Y E N B R I N C K R. S. W E E D O N

Founders: A. P. S C O T T R. A. S C R A G G D. A. S H E R I D A N A. J. T H O R N E

P.S.W.M. After seventeen years, Patrick Macllwaine gave up the Housemastership of St. Margaret's in July. During this period, St. Margaret's has gained all the traditional successes which Houses aim at: several heads of School have come from St. Margaret's, scholarships have been won and other Houses defeated at games - indeed at one time the Rugby cup seemed to be permanently in the St. Margaret's case and when Nevile Sarony unearthed the vast Chester Vase (was it originally for greyhound racing?) it was St. Margaret's who won it for Water Polo.

However, it would not be primarily for such achievements that Patrick Macllwaine would wish his Housemastership to be remembered. In the last seventeen years, life at boarding school has changed. There is certainly less bullying of the traditional kind, an individual is now more respected for what he is and there is not so much emphasis on conformity at all costs. Patrick has led and guided St. Margaret's through this period. Schoolboys are notoriously conservative and have to be wooed gently. Perhaps, most O.S. will rather remember his wisdom at times of crisis and his gift for friendship and understanding. They will also undoubtedly remember with gratitude the kindness of Eileen Macllwaine and the splendid parties she prepared. And, of course, for the last two years Nora has carried on the tradition of Macllwaine hospitality. We wish Nora and Patrick every happiness in their new home in the Chart Road from v/hich Patrick will be commuting to school from next September.

This is the place also briefly to record the fact that Patrick gave up being Master in Charge of Hockey this year. I could write a good deal about this; suffice it to say that since Patrick introduced the game to Sutton Valence fifteen years ago, Hockey has probably become the most popular of the major games and the 1st XIs have been remarkably successful over the years. The tours to Ireland, Holland and Germany, as well as the Oxford festivals, were organised by Patrick and enjoyed by all who went. Several outstanding players have emerged; it would be difficult to pick our best ever team, eclectic, as we recently found but it would be of a very high standard. The number of Suttonians who have continued to enjoy Hockey after leaving school is evidence of how much we have to be grateful to him for.

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GOODBYES During his short time with us Chris Oliver's impact has sent its shock waves through the whole School and even to the furthest corners of the Common Room. As an English teacher he has an enviable ability to make the subject live, and is second to none at charming, coaxing, or if necessary clobbering the best out of his classes. For with Chris everything matters, as many of us have ruefully reflected as we crept ofE to lick our wounds after desperate verbal battles, which ranged from plain loggerheads to severe acrimony. However, these were quickly over and nobody, I believe, has been permanently maimed.

Chris' activities have been many, helping with games, a year as House Tutor of Cornwallis, the Junior Debating Society, organising visits to plays and serving on the Academic Committee, as well as much hard work in the English department. Of all these the one which stands out most for me is the Junior Play which he started with John Taylor in 1968. But it is as a person that we remember him best, leading a group in animated discussion at all hours in Common Room or pub (there are some people whom the gods exempt from the observance of human licensing hours), regaling us with travellers' tales from Turkey or Tangier, or absorbed in argument. It is no great surprise that he is leaving us, as he is too restless to want to put down roots. Wherever he is going we wish him all good fortune, and we shall remember his stay here with affection and respect.

Dr. Roger Crosbie Brown who has been the School Medical Officer since May 1952, when he relieved Dr. D. M .

Crawford is giving up his post at the end of the Summer term. Through his care and attention there have been no serious epidemics in the last eighteen years, with the consequence that a smaller sanatorium was opened and the old one, much larger, was made available for Founders' House. We thank Dr. Brown for his unremitting care and attention and wish him and Mrs. Brown a happy semi retirement and lots of golf.

We are sorry to say goodbye to Mrs. A. B. Upton who is leaving her position of Nursing Sister at the Sanatorium. We wish her well in her new job.

After several years as Matron of Lambe's, Miss E . Jones left at the end of the year to go to Lord Wandsworth's School. She will be remembered with gratitude and affection and we wish her success and happiness in her new job.

Others to leave Sutton Valence during the course of the year were Mrs. J. Hill and Mrs. E . G. Harrington from the Bursar's staff.

At the beginning of the year we welcomed Mr. M. I . Westwood to teach English, Mr. G. G. Able to teach Chemistry and Mr. B. J. Little to teach Mathematics. page

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VALETE CHRISTMAS TERM,

S U M M E R T E R M , 1970

1969

M. R. B E L C H E R (W.—1964).—"O" and "A" Levels, School Prefect, 1st X V Rugby (2nd X V Colours), Sgt. in C . C . F . , Christian Union (President), Choral Society, Choir, Orchestra Madrigal and Woodwind Groups, Upper I V Form Reading Prize.

Goes to Keswick Hall College of Education, Norwich, to read English and Education.

. H . H . B O n (W.—1965).—"O", "A" and "S" Levels, Head of School, 2nd X V Rugby (Captain and Colours), 2nd I V Fives (Captain), Senior Athletics Team, 1st V I Tennis, Chairman of the Hunting Society, Entrance and Internal Scholarships, U . I V and V Form Prizes, Economics Prize, Angell Prizes for Mathematics, Bloxham Prize for English, Distinction Prizes, Headmaster's Prize for the Head of School.

Goes to Queen Mary College, London, to read Law.

R. A. V . W A T S O N (L.—1965).—"O", "A" and "S" Levels, Head of House, 1st X V Rugby (Captain and Colours), Senior Swimming (Captain and Colours), 1st X I Hockey, Senior Athletics Team, L/Cpl. in C . C . F . , History Society, Bloxham Prize for English, Garside Prize for History.

Goes to Queen Mary College to read Law.

S. A. H . B O T T (C—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, School Prefect, 1st X V Rugby (Colours), Senior Cross-Country (Colours), Senior Athletics, Junior Swimming, U.14 Hockey X I , U.14 Cricket X I , Sgt. in C.C.F., Hon. Sec. of Film Society, Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award.

A. J . A N S E L L (C—1968).—U. 15 Cricket X I .

W. J . BROWN (F.—1963).—"O" and "A" Levels, School Prefect, 2nd X V Rugby.

Goes to Newcastle University.

R. G . C O O P E R (W.—1966).—"O" Levels.

T. F . De L a H A Y E (W.—1966).—"O" Levels.

R. P. M A S O N (L.—1966).—"O" Levels, 2nd X I Cricket.

Career: Banking.

P. G . F . N U N N (W.—1966).—"O" Levels, 1st V I I I Shooting (Colours), Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award.

Joins the Merchant Navy.

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G . H A R R I S O N (B. and St. M.—1965).—"O' and "A" Levels, Head of House, 1st X V Rugby, 1st X I Hockey (Captain and Colours), 1st X I Cricket, 1st V I Tennis (Colours), Kent Schools Hockey X I , Basketball Team, Badminton Team, Sgt. in C.C.F., Sports Committee, Food Committee, Hunting Society Committee, Winstanley Prize for Science, Kitchener Prize for Mathematics, Entrance Scholarship.

Goes to Sussex University to read Molecular Biochemistry.

I. R. T. H U T C H I N G S (C—1966).—"O" and "A" Levels, Head of House, Captain of Athletics (Colours), 2nd X V Rugby (Colours), 3rd X I Hockey, Kent Schools Athletics Champion (Discus), Hon. Sec. Hunting Society, Sports Committee, Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award.

Hopes to go to the London School of Economics.

M. R. S H I S H E T C H I (C—1969).

R. B. S T U B B S (W.—1966).—"O" Levels, U.15 Cricket X I , U.15 Hockey X L Proposed Career: Photography.

D. A. W O R K M A N (W.—1964).—"O" and "A" Levels, School Prefect, 2nd X V Rugby, 2nd X I Hockey (Captain and Colours), 2nd X I Cricket, Junior Athletics, C.S.M. in C.C.F., Food Committee.

Proposed Career: Management in Industry.

R. T. W A T S H A M (W.-1966).—"O" Levels, 1st V I I I Shooting, Cpl. in C.C.F., Signals Classification.

F. D. BARTOW (W.—1969).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, Bath Squad.

Goes to Williams College, U.S.A., to read Liberal Arts.

W.

G . S T E B B I N G S (F.—1966).—"O" Levels, Junior V H I Cross-Country (Colours), Jimior Swimming, Modern Languages Society, L I V . U I V , V Form Prizes, Distinction Prize.

N. P. G O U L D (W.—1966).—"O" Levels. page

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C. D. BOOER (St. M.—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 2nd Fives Team, 1st V I I I Shooting (Colours), Sgt. in C.C.F., Signals Classification.

Hopes to go to Swansea University to read Zoology.

J. S. F . CHOW (L.—1968).—"O" and "A" Levels, Badminton Team.

Hopes to go to King's College, London, to read Dentistry.

D. W. F . C O L L E T T (C—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 1st V I I I Shooting (Colours), 1st V I I I Cross-Country, Senior Fencing Team, 3rd X I Hockey, 3rd X I Cricket, Senior Swimming Team, Cpl. in C.C.F., Corps of Drums, Signals Classification, Hunting Society (Guardian of the Gavel), School Orchestra, Chapel Committee, Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award.

Goes to Hamble College of Air Training.

H. S. J A F F E R J E E (C—1966).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 2nd X I Cricket, 3rd X I Hockey, Senior Basketball Team, L/Cpl. in C.C.F., Photographic Society, Social Ser, vice, Printing Society.

Hopes to go to Bath University to read Biochemistry.

M. L . D A L E (L.—1966).—"O" and "A" Levels, Junior CrossCountry Team, L/Cpl. in C.C.F., Economics Society.

K. M. M. JOHNSON (W.—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 1st X V Rugby (Colours), 1st I V Fives (Captain and Colours), 1st X I Cricket, Cpl. in C.C.F., Horticultural Society (Hon. Sec), Sports Committee, History Society.

Hopes to go to Bangor University.

S. P. DAVm (F.—1963).—"O" and "A" Levels, Senior CrossCountry Team (Junior Colours), Senior and Junior Athletics, Cpl. in C.C.F., Junior Chess Team, Geographical Society.

D. J. K E N N A R D (F.—1966).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 3rd X V Rugby, 3rd X I Hockey, Sgt. in C . C . F .

Proposed Career: Music.

Proposed Career: Town Planning.

R. I. G R A N T (F.—1963).—"O" and "A" Levels, Head of House, 2nd X I Cricket (Captain and Colours), 1st X I Hockey, 2nd X V Rugby.

Hopes to go to Stirling University.

R. M. G R A Y (W.—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 1st X V Rugby (2nd X V Colours), 1st I V Fives, 1st V I Tennis, Economics Society, Library Committee, Geographical Society.

Goes to Sheffield Polytechnic Management.

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A. H. M A S S I N G H A M (St. M.—1967).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, Cpl. in C.C.F., Signals Classification, Natural History Society, Junior Debating.

Goes to University College, London, to read Anthropology.

Institutional

M. J . H I C K E S (W.—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 1st X V Rugby (2nd X V Colours), 1st I V Fives, U.15 Cricket X I , Junior Cross-Country, Senior Basketball, Cpl. in C.C.F. Hunting Society (Clerk of the House).

Goes to Lanchester College to read Sociology.

P. J. H I G G I N S (F.—1963).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 1st X I Cricket (Colours), 2nd X I Hockey, 3rd X V Rugby, U.14 Football X I (Captain), Cpl. in C.C.F., Chess Team.

Proposed Career: Timber Industry.

R. C. H I N G S T O N (W.—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, 1st V I I I Cross-Country, 2nd X I Cricket, L/Cpl. in C.C.F. Proposed Career: Chartered Accountancy.

J. H . HOBSON (St. M.—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, 3rd X V Rugby, Senior Swimming, L/Cpl. in C.C.F. Goes to Seale-Hayne Agricultural College.

M. D. H O T B L A C K (W.—1966).—"O" and "A" Levels, Sailing Team, Stage Designer, Art Prize.

Proposed Career: Graphics, Interior Design.

B. J. H U T T O N (L.—1966).—"O" and "A" Levels, 2nd X V Rugby (Colours), U.15 Cricket X I , 1st V I I I Cross-Country (Colours), Athletics Team, L/Cpl. in C.C.F., History and Geographical Societies.

Proposed Career: Advertising in U.S.A.

I. P. L . K O O L (L.—1966).—"O", "A" and "S" Levels, House Prefect, 1st X V Rugby, 2nd TV Fives, Senior Athletics.

Senior Swimming.

Hopes to go to the University of Sussex.

R. S. M O R R I S (F.—1962).—"O" and "A" Levels, Cpl. in C.C.F., Geographical and Meteorological Societies, Senior Chess Team.

Proposed Career: Construction Industry.

A. A. S P E E R (C—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 1st X V Rugby (Colours), 1st X I Hockey (Colours), Senior Athletics Team, Senior Swimming Team, Social Ser-

G. D. T A L B O T (L.—1964).—"O" and "A" Levels, 2nd X V Rugby, Senior Athletics Team (Colours), 1st V I I I CrossCountry (Colours), L/Cpl. in C.C.F., Signals Classification, Stamp Society, Geographical Society, V Form Prize, Distinction Prize.

Hopes to go to Leicester University.

D. L . THOMPSON (W.—1965).—"O", "A" and "S" Levels, House Prefect, Cpl. in C.C.F., Signals Classification, Meteorological Society, Suttonian Committee.

Hopes to go to Stirling University to read Chemistry and Economics.

A. J. T H O R N E (F.—1963).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 2nd X I Cricket (Captain), Sgt. in C.C.F., Meteorological Society, Art Prize, Distinction Prize.

Hopes to go to Newcastle University to read Architecture.

S. N. T I T U S (L.—1969).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, E.S.U. Scholarship.

Goes to university to read Biochemistry.

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J. N. C . W A L T E R S (L.—1966).—"O" and "A" Levels, L/Cpl. in C . C . F . , Meteorological Society, Library Committee.

Proposed Career: Horology.

A. J. B L Y T H (St. M.—1967).—"O" Levels, 2nd X I Cricket (Colours).

Proposed Career: Hotel Management.

M. C . W A T S O N (St. M.—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, Sgt. in C . C . F . , Astronomical Society.

Hopes to go to Bath University to read Chemical Engineering.

N. O. C O X (St. M.—1965).—"O"

R. S. W E E D O N (B. and C—1962).—"O", "A" and "S" Levels, House Prefect, 2nd X V Rugby, 2nd X I Hockey, Junior Swimming, Cpl. in C . C . F . , Eastern Command Leadership Course, Hunting Society, Chief Librarian, Photographic Society, Dramatic Society, Orchestra, two 3rd Form Reading Prizes.

Hopes to go to Guy's Hospital to Study Medicme.

R.

E. WOOLVERIDGE (L.—1964).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 1st X V Rugby, 1st X I Hockey (Colours), 1st I V Tennis (Captain and Colours), L/Cpl. in C . C . F . , Economics Society, Distinction Prize.

J. J . Y O U N G (L.—1965).—"O" and "A" Levels, House Prefect, 2nd X V Rugby, 3rd X I Hockey (Captain), Photographic Society.

Levels.

K. J. G E R G (L.—1967).—"O" Levels, U.16 Rugby X V , Crosscountry Team (Colours), Athletics Team.

S. W. GIBBONS (F.—1965).—"O" Levels.

B. L . L E L Y V E L D (C—1967),—"O" Levels, Choir, Madrigal Group, Orchestra.

Goes to a college of further education in Holland.

B. R. M A T T H E W S (F.—1965).—"O" Levels.

N. J. N A P I E R - A N D R E W S (C—1966).—"O" Levels, 2nd X I Cricket, 3rd X I Hockey, Photographic Society.

Proposed Career: Police Force.

M. R. N O R R I S (St. M.—1965).—"O" Levels.

W.

T. A D D I S O N (C—1967).—"O" Levels, 1st X I Hockey (Colours), 1st X I Cricket (Colours), Cpl. in C.C.F., Captain of Fencing Team, R. L . Kay Cricket Prize.

Proposed Career: Marketing.

D. S I N C L A I R (L.—1966).—"O" Levers, U.15 Hockey.

Goes to College of Further Education.

E. R. T A Y L O R (F.—1965).—"O" Levels.

N. J . B O W M A N (L.—1966).—"O" Levels, 1st X V Rugby (2nd X V Colours), 2nd X I Hockey, 3rd X I Cricket, Athletics Team, Cpl. in C . C . F . , Soccer Society (Hon. Sec).

Proposed Career: Diamonds.

A.

W. I N G H A M (H. and C—1966).—"O" Levels, Senior Athletics Team, Cpl. in C . C . F . , Signals Classification, Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award.

Proposed Career: Export of Metals.

B.

M. P R A T T (L.—1966).—"O" Levels. Senior Swimming (Hon. Sec. and Colours), 2nd X I Hockey, 3rd X V Rugby, Basketball Team.

Proposed Career: Interior Designing.

N. C. E . V I C T O R (St. M.—1967).—"O ' Levels.

T. V O E L C K E R (F. and C—1965).—"O " Levels, U.14 Rugby X V , Choir, Madrigal Group, Senior Woodwind Group, Orchestra, Choral Society, Badminton Society, Lower and Upper I V Form Prizes, Distinction Prize, Music Prize and Scholarship.

Goes to Hillhead High School, Glasgow.

D. J. B A I L L I E (B.—1969.—U. 13 Rugby X V , Junior Crosscountry Team, Junior Athletics Team.

Goes to South Africa.

P. A. H A Y W A R D (St. M.—1970).

K . D. J . A L L E N (L.—1965).—"O" Levels, U.15 Rugby X V , U.16 Hockey X L Proposed Career: Photography.

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P. D. P A R D O E (B.—1969).

SALVETE CHRISTMAS T E R M , Upper V I

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F . D. Bartow (W.) J. H . Hobson (M.) S. N. Titus (L.)

Lower V I

...

A. M. K . Sanei (C.)

Form I I

Upper I V

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P. R. Latham (L.)

Lower I V

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F . Ali (M.) N. M. Bebbington (M.) R. CoUenette (M.) P. C. CoUingwood (M.) I. A. W. Robinson (M.) D. E . S. Mather (M.) B. Richardson (M.) M. Aminy (M.) H. C. Scott (M.) J. W. CouUing (W.) M. A. G . Craissati (W.) M. Doble (W.) D. Dow (W.) F . M. Goodchild (W.) R. T. Manwaring (W.) S. Nader (W.) S. K . Schofield (W.) S. A. Tee (W.) W. M. Walker (W.) M. J. S. Jones (L.) G. E . E . Priestley (L.) K. S. L . Rhodes (L.) R. B. Taylor (L.) W. J. Westacott (L.) J. P. Akroyd (C.) L . A. de la Torre (C.) S. C. Farrar (C.) D. J . S. Frederick (C.) A. F . G . Hobson (C.) E . A. H . James (C.) P. R. J. Campey (P.) S. D. Hasson (F.) S. J . Kershaw (F.) R. Purchase (F.) T. C. Smith (F.)

Form I I I

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M. M. R. R.

1969

C. M. H . Roffey (C.) S. F . Bates (B.) N. J. Horn (B.) G. M. Sharp (B.) J. V. Scott (B.) R. G . Stewart (B.)

P. H . Edgley (H.) C . Rimmer (H.) J . Scott-Wilson (H.) C . Wunder (H.)

A. J . Harley (L.) R. D. Adams (B.) M. Edwards (B.) M. G . Smith (B.) C. T. Clifton (B.) D. Folb (B.) T. Johnstone (B.) T. M. Llewellyn-Smith (B.) J. H . C . Scott (B.) P. A. Sutton (B.) A. F . Eliot (H.) J. M. C. Mouat (H.) R. A. Prestidge (H.) C. J. Wait (H.) D. J . Webb (H.) T. I. Weedon (H.) R. C. Wunder (H.)

LENT TERM, 1970 Upper I V

Y. K . Kwan (M.)

Lower I V

M. W. J . Downe (M.) P. A. Hayward (M.) C. J . Beacon (W.) Y . Hayon (W.) M. J . Penfold (W.) R. F . Alexander (L.) D. B. Bertioli (C.) R. J . Blackwell (C.) S. G . Dickens (C.) N. V. A. Sinclair (C.) N. A. Clarke (C.) M. C. Grigg (C.)

SUMMER TERM, 1970 Lower I V

A. C. K . Common (M.) T. F . Leighton (M.) J. A. Brennan (W.) C. R. Gardner (W.) J. M. Luckham-Down (C.)

Form I I

P. G. Long (B.) D. J. Pierson (B.)

CONGRATULATIONS We offer congratulations to: S. D. Richards and G. E. Kershaw, each of whom has been awarded an Entrance Scholarship.

J. C. J. Horner and S. J. Fermor for achieving the status of Scholar.

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CHAPEL The system of early and late exeats, with corresponding late and early compulsory services, seems to have met with general approval and has continued throughout this year. The Holy Communion services, whether sung or said, whether morning or evening, are always voluntary; and there has been a steady attendance of about thirty. During Lent there were regular Communion services on Wednesdays, with about fifteen communicants.

The Carol Service before Christmas was an entirely new form, based on the story as told in St. Luke's Gospel, with readings from non-biblical sources as well as from the Bible, and some modern carols as well as some traditional ones. The Lent term ended with another Passiontide service of music and readings. These special occasions give the choir a chance to use its talents, which are rather buried beneath hearty singing in the usual Sunday services.

There have been a number of Theme Services designed to encourage thought on subjects such as money, the Bible, Unity, Christian Aid, and the world.

On one Sunday in the summer term a group of students

from Christ Church College, Canterbury, enlivened the Chapel with jazz-style hymns and songs. The Confirmation was administered by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. On 13th December 1969 we held in Chapel a Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Norman Priestley Bentley, which was attended by a large number of Old Suttonians and friends, as well as boys. The address was given by A. F. S. Cotton, Esq.

Preachers during the year have included the Bishop of Dover, Canon Niel Nye, Canon D. R. Vicary, Canon Harry Gripper, Canon H. W. Hinds, the Prior of Aylesford, Fr. Yves Dubois of the Orthodox Church, the Rev. Barry Rose of U.S.P.G., the Rev. Nicholas Stacey of Oxfam, the Rev. Paul Wessinger of the Society of St. John the Evangelist, the Rev. Michael Upton, the Rev. Hewlett Thompson, and two Headmasters - Dr. Barry Trapnell of Oundle and Mr. Michael McCrum of Tonbridge. The Lent course was given by Brother Denis of the Society of St. Francis, who stayed at the school from Sunday to Thursday in the third week of Lent.

G.N.

T H E LIBRARY There have been some changes in the Library this year. A l l the ancient books are now in the care of E.A.C. in the Muniments Room apart from a few which have been sold to swell the Library funds. We have acquired also a new standing bookcase to balance the existing one.

A l l this has created much valuable space on the shelves and, we think, greatly improved the appearance and practicability of the Library. Book prices rise re-

lentlessly but about 200 new books have been bought or given - some of them for a new translation section.

We are grateful to the following for gifts of books:Peter Fairley (O.S.) for his own book 'Man on the Moon." J. P. Ward (O.S.) for his volume of poetry 'The Other Man'. Ernest Hambloch for his own book 'Germany Rampant'. G. Pember (O.S.), R. Whittington Ince (O.S.) and Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor.

R. S. Weedon has been Chairman of the Library Committee.

M.H.F.

MUSIC It is a sad thing that while the standard of music at Sutton Valence continues to rise the number of participants remains obstinately low. Nothing succeeds hke success, they say. And yet our success, which has surely now been sufficiently demonstrated in open competition, appears at times to have succeeded merely in providing our "Choral Society" (the inverted commas are page

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intentional) with a body of tenors countable on the fingers of one rather mutilated hand. Perhaps I am exaggerating; there are certainly many boys who are prepared to listen to music and even get pleasure from it - the attendance at our periodic Monday concerts remains commendably high - but what is hstening compared to taking part?

The year starts slowly for musicians as there is a new Choir to be trained and the flotsam of last year's instrumentalists to be pieced together into some kind of Orchestra. The first event of importance is the Carol Service. The present arrangement for this, with two performances in Chapel and one in Leeds ( I think that when considering the Choir's contribution the word "performance" is correct and not irreverent) enables as many people as possible to take part and works very well. This year we were lucky to have a good treble soloist and leader in Terry, and what a diSerence that makes!

The Lent term was the busiest this year, v/ith the Tunbridge Wells Festival to prepare for as well as "Messiah." Our competitive instincts aroused, we gave of our best at the Festival and both the Choir and the Madrigal Group won their classes, as also did some instrumentalists, including Jim Scott-Wilson, Tom Voelcker and Mr. Foulkes in a trio for flutes and piano. The Madrigal Group's performance of Lassus' "Matona mia cara" deserves special mention, as the competition, notably from a local girls' school, was very strong.

The musical climax of the term came with portions of "Messiah" accompanied by the Orchestra (augmented) which is reported in detail elsewhere. Here I must return for a moment to my initial grievance. In a School of this size there ought - there really ought to be up to, say, twenty volunteers to sing each of the two lower parts of a work like "Messiah," to swell the numbers of the normal Chapel Choir, which is in any case depleted by losing its orchestral players. In the event, despite our small numbers, diminished still further by illness, we did tolerably well, but how much more splendid it would have been if we had had on our side, as it were, the mass of lusty voices constrained to reluctant silence in the body of the Hall.

The Canterbury Festival falls right at the beginning of the Summer Term and the Choir withdrew for lack of opposition, but this enabled the instrumentalists to bring off an important and well-deserved success.

The Orchestra, playing a piece specially composed by Mr. Foulkes, was first in one class and second in another, and fine performances by the Senior WoodWind Group, the Voelckers, and Butler and Dickens, who won their respective classes in the pianists' section (a comparative rarity for us) won for Sutton Valence the Silver Plaque for the school winning the highest number of marks. This is perhaps a good place to mention the great contribution made by the Voelcker brothers to the music of the School, for which we are grateful, and to congratulate Adam on his acceptance by the National Youth Orchestra.

After Canterbury, and indeed still connected with it, the efforts of the Wood-Wind and Madrigal Groups were directed mainly towards the Pageant, which is again reported elsewhere. And all the time the ordinary musicians' chore of practice has continued, punctuated by Grade exams, in which it is worth recording that Tom Voelcker gained a Distinction in Grade 8 Flute and that Mike Belcher before he left us took Grade 8 Clarinet and Grade 7 Vocal in the same day.

A year of hard work, of variety, of some success - a good year, reflecting credit on many and especially on Graham Foulkes, without whom the picture would be very different. There is plenty of musical interest in the School and several boys have recently began to learn the classical technique of the guitar, which has clearly superseded the Victorian parlour-piano as the popular solo instrument. But the need remains for more boys to take on themselves the discipline of communal music-making in Orchestra or Chorus, for music shared is pleasure doubled.

R.E.H.

SOCIETIES Despite our quota of resident paint-splashers, the Art Club is not, as some think, an easy society option.

True, the standard is not high but there are some with genuine interest as the Lent Term exhibition showed. Originality is what we need and we must keep searching for it.

A good year for the Chess Club. The juniors have done well, winning all the matches in their group in the Kent Schools Championship and it took pretty formidable opposition to knock them out. The encouragement and experience gained from the many matches this year makes the future look bright.

The Conjuring Club, though, hasn't had such a happy year. Few shows were performed and although none has been arranged yet for this coming year, there is still enthusiasm enough for 1971 rejuvenation.

The Christian Union has been a popular forum for discussion this year, featuring, group discussions, films and outside speakers. A tape recorded survey in Maidstone on the question "What do you think will happen to religion in one hundred years time?" produced some weird and wonderful responses - all, nonetheless, interesting.

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Our thanks go to Mr. Neville and Mr. Chance who have been so helpful in organising the Union.

A talk by I . R. T. Hutchings, "The Financial Situation and Changing Shape of British Railways," v/as the first of many happenings in the Economics Society this year. Since then we have been addressed by Mr. D. MacGregor, who is an industrial sociologist at London University; and have debated the motion that M.P.s are more valuable than the monarchy - defeated.

The coming of the election brought to speak to us, Mr. P. W. Currie and Mr. D. Bittle, party political agents for the Conservative and Labour parties respectively.

The society would like to thank all speakers this year and Mr. Chainey for his continued hard work; and at the same time appeals to all budding economists to offer their services at talks for the future.

Membership has gone down this year in the Electronics Society, but the Speech Day exhibition was a commendable success and there are some promising new members.

The standard of speaking at the Geographical Society this year, has been excellent: it is a pity that attendance has not matched it.

Lectures by Mr. M . Baker and Mr. D. Grant proved tremendously valuable for exam purposes and our thanks go, too, to Messrs. Chown and Dickson for their talks on Africa.

There are not many members of the Horticultural Society left; still, we successfully cultivated a plot of strawberries (as many of the school will know) and another crop should be ready for harvest next term, just as long as the society has members enough to do so.

As always, some interesting things have been said at the History Society this year; but, as always, more could and should have been said. More people are needed to come and think and talk intelligently, discussion such as this can be infinitely valuable in getting a real grasp of the subject. Our thanks go to David Cant and Tony Sheridan for two excellent papers on the Gordon Riots and Charles I's execution respectively; to Messrs Fairbank and Douglas for their continued support; to Mr. Penman, for allowing us to use his clever taping machine free of charge; and to Miss Renshaw for her apparently infinite tolerance of the Hon. Secretary's inefficiency with the tea.

High in activity: low in attendance seems to be the keynote of the Hunting Society this year. We have debated Individuahsm, the permissive society and school rules; but although the "old hands" speak

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well, the Junior and Middle school is, as one member pointed out, "too quiet for words" - but this is no new problem. Let us hope that with the success of Nigel Nelson and Charles Hyde in the National Championships more people will be encouraged to speak more often at the meetings.

Alas the Jazz Appreciation Society is no more.

Despite Mr. Little's continued efforts to stir up interest, all has failed. The modern jazz of Stan Gitz and Oscar Peterson was more successful than the old time Jelly Roll Morton type but even so . . .

The Meterological Society has been relatively inactive this year with the brunt of the work falling on the 'O' level candidates. We have, though, installed some new equipment, notably an anemometer and most of the jobs undertaken this year have been enjoyed by the majority of members.

The Ornithological Society was formed in November 1969 under Mr. D. W. Taylor. We have paid regular visits to our study area at Langley and to the coast.

Membership has fluctuated over the year but at present we have a solid nucleus of about a dozen.

Our thanks go to Mrs. Campey, Captain Lee and Mr. Ball for providing transport and Mr. Taylor for his considerable help and advice.

Owing to the efforts of Mr. Chainey, Jeremy Young and Steve Titus, the Photographic Society has found new and better residence in Lambe's. There hasn't been much chance of making maximum use of the new facilities yet, but they should provide tremendous encouragement for the future.

At long last the Printing Society has obtained the press it wanted; bigger, better and more efficient than before, we hope that this new piece of equipment will enable us to expand considerably - certainly all the new members seem keen to learn the trade.

Our thanks to Alabaster, Passmore and Sons for showing us around their works and kindly giving us a small amount of type.

Although the Progressive Music Society was only formed last Lent Term, it has been fairly active. We played "Ceremony" in Chapel - not very enthusiastically received. We provided the music before the last two or three films in the Lent Term - received with slightly more enthusiasm. And we went to a concert in May at the Festival of Progressive Music, Queen Elizabeth Hall, to see Colosseum - this was greatly enjoyed by all who went, and we wish to thank Mr. Barran for taking us.

Further thanks go to Messrs. Foulkes, McCormick and Neville for helping with our schemes and lending us their rooms for our "noisy sessions:" Apologies to all those whom we have had to turn away: perhaps we shall be able to accommodate them next year.

The Soccer Society has again enjoyed a successful season. We had our usual stock of keen lower school and this is encouraging for the future. However, our

old faithfuls deserve mention: T. C. Elgood, I . A. Menzies, P. Bowman, and A. Mclver to name but a few. We were restricted, on occasions by a lack of amenities, such as goalposts, but this may be rectified next year with the plan for setting aside one day for soccer each week.

We hope to arrange some matches with local teams next season and would like to thank sincerely Mr Chainey for so freely lending us his footballs.

LECTURES Saturday Society Lectures: 1st November: "The Transarctic Expedition, 1968/ 69", by Squadron Leader F. W. Church.

31 st January: "The Naval Raid on Zeebrugge (1918)"

by Cmdr. B. Youlton.

22nd November: Lecture Recital by James Blades and Joan Goosens.

21st February: "The Wild Life of Africa" by T. Murray Smith, M.C., F.R.C.S.

17th January: "Man on the Moon" by Peter Fairley (O.S.).

7th March: "Early Woodwind Instniments" by David Munrow and Gillian Reid.

School Lectures: 19th September: Lecture by Christopher Friend, Esq. (R.C.S.B.).

30th January: "Drugs" by Sister Patricia, C.S.M.V.

FILMS "In Like Flint," 20th September.

"The Russians are Coming," 4th October.

"Goldfinger," 18th October.

"Cleopatra," 8th November.

"Flight of the Phoenix," 15th November.

"You Only Live Twice," 6th December.

"The Agony and the Ecstasy," 13th December.

"Some Like it Hot," 15th December.

"Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines," 29th January.

"Tom Jones," 7th February.

"Heat of the Night," 14th February.

"633 Squadron," 28th February.

SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS FLOWERING C H E R R Y The drama production of the Michaelmas term was "Flowering Cherry" by Robert Bolt. Last year's successful production of Diirrenmatt must have made Bolt appear somewhat easier; but, for a school production, this is not necessarily so. A play demanding intense emotion and family conflict must be an enormous

problem to a school cast whose experience is necessarily limited. Nevertheless, Mr. Horn's production was obviously enjoyed and well received at every performance.

Mr. Cherry (C. V. Hyde) dreams of the day when he can leave his office job and return to nature, with apples, blossom and Somerset. This is the only thing\that

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can make his present life bearable - that one day he can return to the beauty that was once his in his youth.

His w i f e (J. Gooding), fed up with her cardboard prospects, sells their house and obtains the means to buy her husband's dream - a smallholding. He is incredulous "Buy? B u y ? " the realisation of his dream destroys its very w o r t h to h i m , that i t can be dreamt of but never realised. She leaves h i m , and as she goes he bends the rather boldly symbolic iron bar, as a last desperate attempt to keep her, f o r the man who could bend that could do anything.

C. V . Hyde's was a polished performance and he appeared well at ease throughout the play, though this is i n some ways a criticism, i n that Cherry should be a rather weaker and more p i t i f u l character than Hyde at times made h i m out to be. Jacqueline Gooding played Cherry's w i f e very well, portraying with good effort her frustration and worry, though her gestures tended to be rather inexpressive. M a r y Gardiner acted the daughter well, and L y n n Usmar, as Carol, managed the right amount of corrupting nastiness i n her attitude to the family. P. S. Wooderson made a good T o m , though he lacks a certain flexibility i n his voice. R. S. Weedon portrayed Gilbert Grass w i t h fine snakiness and intonation, while J. Scott-Wilson made a good, slow native of the cider country.

Movement about the stage improved as the actors grew i n confidence and they made f u l l use of the fine set designed by M r . Simmons, which, apart f r o m a recalcitrant door one evening, looked very solid and extremely realistic. The lighting, whose main variation was f o r Cherry's dream, was well managed, bringing out the orchard backdrop through the house wall very well, a l l to the accompaniment of Cherry's dream music.

This was an enjoyable performance, the actors worked very well together and the interesting issues of the play were well received. I t is hoped that the successf u l nature of this production, after a number of similar successes, w i l l persuade M r . H o r n not to give up the Producer's chair completely.

M.I.W. CHARACTERS Isabel Cherry Tom Cherry Jim Cherry Gilbert Grass Judy Cherry David Bowman Carol Producer page sixteen

Jacqueline Gooding P. S. Wooderson C. V. Hyde R. S. Weedon Mary Gardiner C. J. Scott-Wilson Lynn Usmar Mr. R. E . Horn

THE ENCHANTED ISLAND (A version of the Tempest by William Shakespeare) From Athens to Illyria, and now to the Enchanted Island; we have come a long way in two years. This latest production of the Junior Players was their most ambitious yet, with a cast seemingly of thousands and running the gamut of lighting and sound effects. The set was functional in the extreme: acting areas were provided by a cunning arrangement of steps and platforms, dominated by Prospero's Cell, independently l i t by a gauze. Though I found the design of this a little too stark, the whole affect was one of space, allowing great opportunity f o r movement. One of the most ingeniously contrived scenes was the storm, when the swinging lanterns throwing vivid shadows and the heaving bodies of the sailors almost convinced me that the stage was afloat. Apart f r o m that, of course, were the Bottles. No disrespect to the Animals who followed them, but the bottles were magnificent. The sight of the occupants' faces frowning i n concentration or grinning evilly through their spy holes as they hopped and stomped round the Barrel is one which I shall not easily forget, and the masque in general was a great success.

"The isle is f u l l of noises." Indeed i t was; they ranged f r o m the "thousand twanging instruments" of the current Pop Group (Shakespeare exaggerates, but then he had no amplifier) to the massed recorders of the Masque and the songs of Ariel, not to mention the little Ring of Confidence on the glockenspiel which announced his entries. A l l very enjoyable, as was the atmosphere music recorded by the Woodwind group.

Which brings us to the characters. Words, except in moments of great excitement, were good; gestures even more difficult, of course - perhaps less so. Wilkinson in his splendid variable-geometry cloak made a creditable job of Prospero. His voice is clear and fairly resonant and he did well to make it carry f r o m far upstage, and speaking through the gauze. H e could at times have sounded more angry, and I am inclined to believe that spells are more binding when the arms are raised above shoulder-level, but he never lost his tone of authority and command of the stage.

For a decently inhibited lad Jones tackled the role of Caliban very bravely, better roaring than whining, but always with gusto, and Tee's Ariel made a good antagonist for him with his higher pitched voice.

I thought that Tee might have been quicker i n his movements, but he sang nicely, and at least he was decently clad which is more than one can say for some ariels, ducky!

Then there were the comics, Trinculo and Stephano. Both played Hke old hands and went all out for the laughs. There was a lot of effective by-play and the scenes with Caliban were a riot. I t was a happy thought to dress them as a cross-talk act with Trinculo in a bowler and Stephano, the straight man, i n evening dress ( " I say I say I say, those must be the celebrated tails f r o m Shakespeare you're wearing." " I do not wish to know that; kindly leave the stage!")

Of the lesser parts I must mention Priestley who made a most charming Miranda, though he may not thank me for saying so, and Hardwick, looking and sounding immeasurably old, standing firm as a rock with the ship on her beam ends around him. I f I say no more, it is not to be taken as a slight on the others, as all contributed to the f u n .

Before closing with the usual vote of thanks to the Producers I should like to record my commiserations at the scurvy treatment meted out to them and the cast by the weather. The blizzard which caused the cancellation of the Wednesday performance could hardly have been more effective had it been called up

by Prospero himself.

R.E.H. CAST Narrator R. T. Manwaring Alonso N. M. Hills Sebastian A. D. Bebbington Prospero A. J. D. Wilkinson Antonio S. Nader Ferdinand R. B. Taylor Gonzalo P. A. Hardwick Caliban M. J. S. Jones Trinculo T. Fleck Stephano P. L . Kirrage Master of a Ship G. E . Arnold Boatswain W. J. Terry Miranda G. E . E . Priestley Ariel S. A. Tee Huntsman J. R. C. Young and his dog Mariners N. G . Hodge, S. J. Clements, R. S. Baird, P. S. Knight, F . G. Andrew, R. C. Wunder.

Members of the Masque Spirits, Revellers, Band and Dancers included: O. H. C. Stobbs, C. H. M. Roffey, D. L . Folb, R. CoUenette R. W. Scott-Wilson, B. A. Richardson, M. A. C . Craissati, A. F . Elliott, N. G . Hodge, K . S. Hoskins, G. M. Sharp, J. M. Randolph, R. Horner, M. P. H. Edgeley, P. A. Sutton, M. W. Butler, M. C. Rimmer, R. D. Adams, N. S. Shaw, P. D. Pardoe, J. W. Scott, T. C. Bennett, M. W. Hiskett, D. J . Webb, R. A. Prestidge, J . M. Mouat, R. J. Scott-Wilson, N. A. Smith.

Music Composed by A. G . Foulkes Produced by C. S. F . Oliver, R. M. Barran, M. I . Westwood

SACRILEGE There was some debate over how 'Sacrilege' should be described and the word pageant was finally settled on. There was indeed some splendid pageantry in the production and it is this which w i l l probably remain longest in the memory: the scampering barefooted peasants, the dignity of the Church processions and the ritualistic killing - all to a background of medieval sounding music. But once he had introduced his theme with Chaucer, Graham Neville made such use of his source Robert of Gloucester, Sir Henry Spelman and Dean Stanley, that the question of whether Becket deserved his fate came right to the front. 'Sacrilege' began as a pageant but ended as a disputation - and one in which the audience were invited to take part.

Nelson was in his element when seizing upon embarrassed historians and clergymen with the question: "And what do you think, sir?"

What I thought was that the production was dignified and colourful. The processions may not have been so impressive as that in Hadrian V I I at the HayMarket, but the grimly cowled monks and mitred Archbishop came at us f r o m all angles and always looked well. Very effective use was made of the upper lawn i n this respect.

The weather can easily ruin an open air performance. On Speech Day the sun shone but the wind in the chestnut trees could have made it impossible to hear a word. I n fact, pretty well every word could be heard plainly - Weedon's Robert of Gloucester was particularly good; the lines lent themsleves to declaiming but credit must also be given here to the Producers.

'Sacrilege' succeeded because everything i n it hit the right note. The murder could have been a farcical knockabout but the slow-motion formalised thrusts and Becket's collapse were exactly right. Indeed, Macreavy played the part of Becket throughout with considerable dignity. A n d all the time we had Graham Foulkes' music reminding us of monasteries i n the middle ages.

I know that in the weeks of rehearsals and costume fittings, Graham Neville and Richard H o r n had all the usual attacks of cold feet which producers have to endure, especially, of course, the former who wrote the script. Speech Day proved it a l l very worthwhile. There were also two performances on the previous Wednesday i n the Cloisters of Canterbury Cathedral and these attracted large audiences. I n such a setting the effect must have been even more memorable than at Sutton Valence and I am sorry I was unable to see them.

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CAST K . Rodway Chaucer A. J . D. Wilkinson, P. L . Kirrage Pilgrims N. D. Nelson Dean Stanley A. Macreavy Thomas Becket C. P. Coulson His Chaplain R. S. Weedon Robert of Gloucester The Knights C. J . Scott-Wilson, N. M. Bebbington E . R. Taylor, C . W. Gooch Sir Henry Spelman O. H . C. Stobbs A Spectator D. K . Paton Monks and People of Canterbury Boys of the School Musicians - Madrigal Group and the Woodwind Players Script by the Rev. Graham Neville Music by Mr. A . G . Foulkes Produced by the Rev. Graham Neville and Mr. R. E. Horn

Apart f r o m the tenor, the other soloists were not sure enough for the orchestra, though the soprano was unfortunate in finding the accompaniment out of joint in " I know that my redeemer liveth." "The trumpet shall sound" did so, thrillingly.

MESSIAH The culling of a work like this in order to achieve a shortened version is always open to criticism.

The choice gave soloists, chorus and orchestra the opportunity to display their talents, though the choice of the Hallelujah rather than the Amen as a climax was questionable.

Violins:

I t was throughout a very musicianly affair; tone and tempo were good, and everyone looked as if they were enjoying singing or playing, even i f their noses were buried i n their scores. "Surely he hath borne our griefs" and "The L o r d gave the w o r d " were particularly well done. The balance was good, the trebles clean, the tenors outnumbered but not, thanks to Michael West, outgunned. Coming in w i t h the beat seemed better than going out.

But this is really an occasion f o r the Choral Society and, well trained by A.G.F. and M . H . A . , they made "Messiah" a thoroughly enjoyable one.

M.H.F. SOLOISTS Mary Austin (soprano) Ann Hawkes (alto) Michael West (tenor) Michael Belcher (bass)

Violas: 'Cellos: Double Bass: Flutes: Oboes: Clarinets: Bassoon: Horns: Trumpets: Timpani: Conductor:

ORCHESTRA Mrs. N. F . Pine (Leader), Mr. R. A. Alexander, Mr. W. P. Pryce, Mr. N. V. Jupp, J. G. Jones, P. C. Morgan, P. W. Scott-Wilson, A. N. Scott.

Mr. C. W. Blackman, Mr. L Crump (O.S.).

Mr. J . Fox, Mr. N. Crump.

Mrs. R. Clayton.

T. Voelcker, T. H. Scott-Wilson.

Mr. R. Allkin, S. R. JoUey. J. A. Voelcker, Miss G . Dolan.

D. J. Kennard.

Mr. G. HoUey. Mr. R. Hallait, Mr. A. Symes.

Mr. M. H. Anderson.

Graham Foulkes.

L I T E R A R Y AND GENERAL MUNIMENTS ROOM This was opened f o r the first time on Speech Day and a small display of what has been collected already was on view. For the reasons given earlier, notably the Fires of L o n d o n 1666 and 1940 when Clothworkers' Halls were burned down, there are very few exhibits going back beyond about 1850 but the school L i b r a r y has given a number of really old text books which were in "Usum Scholae Sutton Valence" in the 17th and 18th Centuries. One huge tome was printed i n 1573 and is still in reasonable order - the School was founded i n 1576.

The appeal f o r copies of " A Parcel of Kent" the county we can see i f we look South Eastwards f r o m the School - produced two copies f r o m W. G. Peel-Yates (1933, F.) and Prof. D . J. Newell (1947, M . ) .

T h a n k you. The latter's copy is a most interesting one and has had a chequered career. I t was originally the property of the author, F . J. Harvey-Darton (1904, O.S.) and he annotated it whilst staying in the "Queens page eighteen

Head" in 1931. I t contains a letter f r o m the daughter of Harry Furniss and a cartoon depicting " A parcel of Kent" by him. He used to draw for "Punch" and other periodicals in the 1920's. Barton's own notes explain quite a number of the pseudonyms used by writers in the past to disguise people and places. The book was given to Prof. Newell in a library clear-out whilst he was at school, and although he enjoyed reading and rereading it, the thought, " I ought to send it back to the place where it belonged," was never far away.

We are very grateful to those, mostly O.S., who have sent us personal career details and also reminiscences of the past. I n this context E. Hambloch (1904, L.), Brig. J. R. C. Gannon (1900, L.), Sir Mervyn Wheatley (1899, L . ) , among others, have been most helpful and we ask others who may have information and documents of interest to the School to send them to us. They w i l l be gratefully received.

E.A.C.

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Five Old

Masters

December 1st 1969 Almost a "Year of Years" of Schoolmasters They are left to right: A, B. Derrick.

E. A. Craven E. H . Byrdc N. P. Bentley J. W. Thomson Totals

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SO 64 88 70 57

359 yrs.

Master 1926 1928 1942 1921 1935

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1955 1969 1950 1964 1956

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29 yrs.

41 yrs.

8 yrs.

43 yrs.

21 yrs.

142 yrs.

'Flowering

The photographs

Cherry"

on this page and the next two pages were taken by Mr. A. R. Madle, to whom we are grateful.

extremely

SUMMARY O F RESULTS O F SOCIAL SURVEY O F LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN SUTTON VALENCE

I t was felt that this had also been a valuable exercise for those boys who took part in the survey, enabling them to meet a wide range of people in the village.

R.M.B.

The following is a brief resume of the results of a survey carried out by the current events class.

A random sample of 200 (20%) of the adult population of Sutton Valence was chosen f r o m the electoral register.

The following questions were asked : 1. What are your major leisure activities?

A fairly wide range of activities was established but there was a predictable concentration on outdoor sports (either watching or taking part), gardening, watching T . V . and playing Bingo.

2. Which of these involve you leaving Sutton Valence?

No activity as yet unavailable in the village was so widely popular that a ready demand could be said to exist.

3. Do you think the Church should play a larger part in the organising of leisure activities?

Yes No Don't know 37.5% 54% 8.5% 4. Why do you think youth clubs have been unsuccessful in Sutton Valence?

Those who expressed an opinion felt either that they had suffered f r o m lack of support f r o m local youth or that they had not had good leadership or facilities.

5. What single leisure amenity would you most like to see introduced in Sutton Valence?

By far the most popular item was a swimming pool, preferably heated; this was mentioned by 25 %o of our sample. Frequently mentioned also were a bowling green, an indoor sports centre, a working men's club and a cinema.

6. Were you in favour of the latest scheme to build a new village hall?

Yes No Don't know etc.

50% 44% 6% Quite a number of helpful suggestions emerged from a more detailed examination of the results of the survey and they have been passed on to those to whom they w i l l be useful, f o r instance the vicar and the chairman of the village hall committee.

SUITONL^N SURVEY

2

Another survey, held in the Lent Term, an internal one, tried to find out what sort of changes and improvements members of the school would like to see take place.

Six possibilities were offered in the questionnaire: 1. A Bar and Sixth form centre.

2. Single Bed-sitters after one year at school.

3. Indoor Recreation centre (with swimming pool, squash courts, etc.).

4. A Sixth Form House.

5. A n Arts School.

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and Handicrafts centre

with

Music

6. A New Science School.

A n d the results were as follows: 1 26%

2 29%

3 23%

4 4%

5 10%

6 8%

I n addition to the information afforded by this result, there were two other points of interest.

1. Less than half of those wanting a sixth f o r m bar were sixth formers.

2. The demand for bed-sitters was far less strong in Lambe's than in the other boarding houses.

Further enquiries confirmed what these two additional points suggest: first, that Sixth Formers do not, primarily, want beer, but the chance to relax outside of the. confines of the school f r o m time to time; and, secondly, there is a considerable discrepancy i n the standard ofaccommodation afforded by the different boarding houses, Lambe's v. the others.

Opinion polls and surveys have taken quite a knocking lately what with elections and one thing and another: obviously, then, we do not swear these two to be gospel, but I think they show not unlikely trends and I would like to thank all those who agreed to take part and especially Mr.- Barran f o r making his survey available to the magazine. page nineteen

SPEECH D A Y T h e Chairman began by offering a warm welcome to parents, especially those new to Sutton Valence, and visitors, especially D r . Templeman, the Vice Chancellor of Kent University who had come as Guest of Honour.

The Headmaster then added his own welcome and briefly outlined the programme f o r the rest of the day.

I t had, he said, been a year of happiness and sadness, achievements and losses. The death of M r . Bentley and M r . Derrick meant the loss of two men who in their many years at Sutton Valence had served the school w i t h complete integrity and loyalty.

I t was sad, too, to see M r . Macllwaine retiring as Housemaster of St. Margaret's after so many years.

The Headmaster paid tribute to the guidance and understanding which M r . Macllwaine had, throughout, put into the job.

The Headmaster took the opportunity of thanking publicly M r . Oliver f o r a l l his efforts both as the head of the English department and f o r a l l his work in other activities such as the Junior play. The Headmaster wished h i m luck i n his new appointment.

Finally the Headmaster paid tribute to D r . Brown on his retirement as the school doctor.

The Headmaster then went on to talk about the place of the young man i n modem society. He warned of the danger of freedom slipping into licence. Freedom was only feasible w i t h i n a framework of law and order.

A sense of security was essential and this must come, primarily, f r o m the parents. The Headmaster then made three points concerning authority. First, youth ought to expect help. Secondly, youth had the right to the right k i n d of help and authority. A n d thirdly, Jesus Christ and the standards of Christianity should be looked to, to provide that authority. The Headmaster concluded by suggesting that abdication of responsibility was a failure i n f a i t h as well as nerve.

Dr. Templeman began by thanking the Headmaster f o r inviting h i m to speak and congratulated the school on its year's achievements.

Dr. Templeman then talked of the between education and university. There two problems i n modern education: secondly, change. The financial problem page twenty

strong bonds were, he said, first, money; was, he said.

an obvious one: but the problem of change was more complex. I t was difficult, he said, to adjust a university sylllabus to the needs of the age. Change, too, was threatening to make the universities themselves into massive 'plants', manufacturing rather than educating the students. Dr. Templeman considered that education was a matter not only of living to learn, but learning to live. For, today's society, he continued, was a less secure one than ever before. Disciplined social and personal standards were needed. I t was, he said, a straight choice between, on the one hand, permissiveness, and on the other, values and truth - a choice, he added, which must soon be made.

PRIZE WINNERS Form II

Form in

R. D. Adams J. M. C. Mouat (and Distinction Prize)

T. J. Egginton

Reading Prize: C. A. L . Terry Form Upper IV Form Lower W P. A. Hardwick T. H. L . Adams (and 2 Distinction Prizes) (and 2 Distinction Prizes) I. A. W. Robinson M. Hatcher (and 2 Distinction Prizes) Reading Prize: A. P. Richards R. Collenette 0. H. C. Stobbs (and Reading Prize) Distinction Prize: J. G. Smerke Form V J. G. Cooper S. A. Crampton D. C. High R. A. Samter C. J. Scott-Wilson Reading Prize: N. D. Nelson (and Distinction Prize)

Form VI Distinction Prizes J. A. Voelcher 1. A. Menzies

Set Prizes D. A. Sheridan J. R. Abbott and D. H.Cant Garside Prize (History) D. H. Cant MacDonald Prize (Current Affairs) D. H. Cant Wheeler Prize (French) J. A. Voelcker Kitchener Prize (Maths) D. R. King Wood Prize (Physics) D. R. King Winstanley Prize (Science) I. R. Madle Biology Prize A. N. Dalton Art Prize A. J. Thome M. D. Hotblack T. Voelcker Music Prize T. H. Scott-Wilson Bloxham Prize (EngUsh) and Distinction Prize C. V. Hyde Bossom Prize (Reading in Chapel) C. V. Hyde Clothworkers Prize C. V. Hyde Economics Prize J. H. H. Bott Headmaster's Prize (Head of School) J. H. H. Bott Derrick Verse Reading Prize Kingdon Prize (Latin)—shared by

TICKERTAPEMAN

MULLION AT EVENING

There he sits, all alone The tickertapeman I n a world of his own.

Tick, tick, tick, He works it out.

Thinks he knows What the World is about.

"Soon," he ticks, " I t ' l l be mine, all mine," A n d people w i l l pray T o a tickertape shrine; Travel around in tickermobiles.

A n d their lives w i l l be planned On tickerfilm reels.

They'll eat their food Off tickerware.

A n d tick through life . . ."

W i l l no-one care?

Tick, tick, tick.

Still he's there.

The tickertapeman I n his tickerwork chair.

Ticking his fingers For another pen The tickertapeman Is making other men.

K . Rodway.

THE WIND

BLOWS

The wind blows.

A n d grass breathes, The sky knows.

A n d whispering leaves, W i t h rustic clothes.

I n wizened trees.

With blossom flows.

As the earth seethes A n d grows.

The sun shines.

The moon glows.

A n d the flower pines T i l l dawn shows A n d light finds faces f u l l of broken woes A n d painted minds A n d , so on it goes.

Torturous whines A n d the wind blows.

R„ Woolveridge.

Beyond the jetty, the calm sea has a rippling surface, With a metallic gleam like that of ancient armour While the near waves rush and tumble against the jagged rocks; Rocks that are seaweed covered and grey.

The impatient tide, crested with foam.

Flattens and destroys the well built castles of sand.

Leaving a heap that is soft and shapeless.

I n the shallows of rock pools, there are countless fish.

Darting and slipping beneath the drifting fronds of red sea-ferns.

On the wet, firm sand, lie stranded jellyfish.

Their bodies a mass of opaque glass.

Wheeling and diving overhead.

Seek unwary crabs as they scuttle sea-ward.

Heron gulls and cormorante Their shells toughened and barnacled, 'Gainst the cruel beaks of enemies.

A n d i n the distance, bobbing red marker-buoys of lobster pots.

A n d the anchored boats of fishermen.

Intolerant launches, speeding homeward.

Paint snake-like patterns of frothing spume.

Silent, ragged cliffs tower high above.

Their ledges covered with pink sea t h r i f t and squills.

Providing nesting places for the watchful gulls That guard the harbour, as did those 'Reverend M e n ' I n the days of smuggling and ill-gotten gain.

A . P. Aloof.

LIVERPOOL Quiet as a night hospital Humming its water pipes, a recital Composes f r o m the engine's^ mute Tick over i n my head. The crew.

On ice, unmoor silently, the silently glide Away to the warmth inside.

The city seemed evacuated in the late hours.

We drove through. The docks, streets, the sour Taste of the smell f r o m dock breweries.

The cold air, the cranes like effigies.

Pitch and pointing to the cosmic blue Of sea-night. Some people on deck, one or two.

We move and leave behind the inflamed Sky, the squat, black, dock buildings framed On the quayside, the towering gasholders W i t h their lights. We move. The air is colder.

The harbour water slow and d u l l Holds us like a mattress. A scream, a flash Of white, our bow throws up the shape of a gull.

C. V . Hyde. page fivenfy-one

THE

EDEN

ARTIST

Grey socks.

Underpants and washing lines Grow in the garden.

Eden it has been called But it has changed Since A d a m plucked His briefs f r o m the tree.

And now it's f u l l of lavatories.

R. Woolveridge.

—^Here, have a look at this one: Blue sky, fluffy, white clouds, Green grass, tall, stout trees. H o w A b o u t the one next to i t . I've done I t i n bright colours to show U p the beauty of i t all. A n d This? Seagulls, surf, rocks, blue Sea, cliffs, spray, sun. A n d now . .

But what do you think?

What do I think?

I think you ought to see One of m y paintings. L o o k at This one. Grey sky, thunder rent Clouds, decaying grass, a short, stunted tree.

What about this one? I d i d I t i n bright colours to show up the Blood. A n d look. Death, hunger.

Starvation. N o , i t can't be h i d — . . .

But what do you think?

—What do I thmk?

Here, have a look at this one.

It's almost the same as yours, except Through a l l the gloom, a light is shining.

T h a t f o r years has incessantly shone.

But people are repelled; they Steer around the lighthouse. I f Only they would let it shine.

StiU, perhaps they w i l l , one day . . .

But what do you think?

A n d what do you think?

K . Rodway.

FERNANDO, TWOYEARS OLD Big sugar eyes, GurgUng blue.

Pudgy stub fingers.

Padding at an ice-cream.

Working harder T h a n idle, pink toes.

Two cheeks of a face.

Confidently and noisily Bubbling baby babble.

The puppy pads up A n d licks the ice-cream, too.

'Nando swings a fleshy fist.

A n d both puppy and baby R o l l i n a melting dream Of ice-cream.

That's life!

R. E. Woolveridge. page twenty-two

SPIDER Is it just some careless winged victim You feed upon for worldly purpose?

Nourishing an artful patience To wait and watch the snare you spin.

Is all fulfilled by slipping down The threads that you alone perceive?

When one falling twig or misplaced finger Can claw your structure to the ground.

But perhaps you still have more than me.

A t least you know which route to take.

A n d where to tread and where to spin.

And after all, your aim is there for all to see.

I n fact my friend, when all is said You do claim everything you seek.

Whilst here am I , still vainly searching For the site on which to build a web.

T. C. Elgood.

HELLO,

PIGS

Flabby, temperamental Hunks of repulsive Pink nakedness.

Like selfish bargain-seekers They push, shove, kick, snort.

Slap about.

Thrusting their filthy Swill swollen snouts I n each other's faces They slop here and there.

Tramping their noses I n the dirt.

Rummaging for scraps.

Greedy, gumphing Ollocks, soiling the air With their strained grunts.

Hello Pigs, You look revoltingly Repulsive today.

Why don't you do something, Pigs?

Freedom is not far away.

Or is that too much trouble?

K . Rodway.

A R E Y O U SITTING

Or at night wander the cobbled streets Through strewn markets of boxes, spilled vegetables.

When the sea is mussel-backed, the heat subsided; And think of England beyond: Car lights on streaming wet roads.

Shuttered towns and voluble gendarmes.

CONSTABLY?

Are you sitting constably?

Then I ' l l be grim.

Pete put his cad into foot gear. I t was a respectable little Anglia and he was prowl of it. Soon he was back in his tidy suburban semi-detached slum in East Cheap, and he was looking forwarts to an evening with his wife. Hank, and they would eat Womb's Port Syringes and cover it with Camberry's Slash, while they washed Constipation Street on the bellyrhythm set.

I t was not long later that Hank leap up and stick a short knife in Pete's skull, which was on the wimbleystill.

"That's my best skull," he said, his tentpeg flating up. Pete was an archaeologist, and he collected skulls.

His wife stopped shaving, and spun round, her sideboards flying in the wind. " Y o u axed for i t ! " she yelled quietly, and plunged another knight into his real skull.

He was dead. " A d d that to your collection!" she screamed.

And he did, too.

K . Rodway.

A THUMB'S

A dragging longing for sleep burns in your stomach.

You can feel the heat on your hair, dry and bleaching; The warm nausea-of strong brine wells through you.

You can smell the warm sweet smell of crabs Round the rock-base (shadowing the wine) and the sour Rock salt and sharp rumour of soiled sand amongst the pebbles.

LENGTH

Europe, a thumb's length behind, you're on the beach.

Four nights in old cars, waiting rooms and hedgerows With a bottle of Johnny Walker and a sleeping bag And the radio broke at Calais when you dropped it On the floor, trying to find your passport.

But four days' travel in trucks and deux Chevauxs And you're face down on the sand; Your hand hard on your wallet; Slapping at the sand flies on the backs of your legs And poking a two franc bottle of vin ordinaire Further into the shade.

Strong coffee and warm French bistros.

Language, here, explodes around you like bongos.

For a moment, quite simply.

Fresh skies disguise The funerality of routine.

For a moment, time extend.

C. V . Hyde.

SOCIAL S E R V I C E The work of the Social Service group has developed considerably this year, largely as a result of the reorganisation of the C.C.F. This has made a number of senior boys available for Social Service. A b o u t thirty boys have been involved every Friday afternoon, and in addition to visiting in the village organised by A . A .

Speer, there have been regular visits to Oakwbod Psychiatric Hospital, Mote House Cheshire Home, Linton Geriatric Hospital, Boughton M o u n t Training Centre, and the children's wards of the West Kent and Ophthalmic Hospitals. We have also undertaken some special projects, such as cleaning up a hall on M a n gravet Estate for a pre-school play group, and helping to run social evenings at the Boughton Mount Hostel and the Woodside Clinic - where a group of boys led

by D . G. Lloyd produced music of such volume that a neighbour called in the police (social dis-service?). We have also undertaken regular duty on Sundays, about once a month, at the Oakwood Hospital L i n k Canteen.

This was meant to be a job shared with girls f r o m Maidstone schools, but sometimes they were unable to come, and though the service did not suffer, the sociability did!

There is a great scope for work in the district, but we are limited by shortage of transport. M r . Anderson has used his car and Mrs. H o r n and Mrs. John page twenty-three

Paine have kindly driven groups of boys to various destinations - but we should very much appreciate offers of help w i t h transport.

J. H . H . Bott has been the head of Social Service this year. David Cant spoke about his experiences in the work at a Sixth F o r m Conference at Ashford in the Lent Term.

G.N.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME A b o u t forty-five boys have been awards this year of w h o m a aiming f o r Gold; Hutchings should goal by the time the Suttonian is in

working f o r their fair number are have reached this print!

Those who went on local expeditions in the A u t u m n T e r m were very unlucky w i t h the weather and the cold and continuous rain was too much for some. However, they tried again in the Lent Term, on a weekend fortunately free f r o m snow, and this time most succeeded. While writing of expeditions, I would like to say how grateful we are to those people who have allowed the boys to camp on their land; M r .

B u t t o n of Coldblow F a r m has been particularly generous. I should also record that one expedition, not notably s k i l f u l i n its map reading, succeeded in camping on the wrong f a r m - the owners of which tactfully hid their surprise and gave the boys a kindly welcome.

Further afield, we had a successful Gold and Silver expedition to Exmoor i n the 1969 summer holiday and are planning a Silver expedition to the Lake District this year.

Gymnastics continues to be a popular pursuit; of the new ones chosen this year, ornithology appears to be the most popular.

The A w a r d Scheme is clearly a challenge. Some boys give up without achieving anything but there is considerable reward f o r those who persevere. One O.S. page twenty-tour

reckoned recently that he learnt more f r o m the scheme, especially about himself, than f r o m any other single activity at school.

R.F.B.

CAREERS So many career avenues are open to today's school-leaver that making the correct choice is becoming ever more difficult. T o my mind the right career is the one which will give the individual the greatest sense of fulfilment - the choice must therefore rest finally on his own judgement. Good judgement is only possible if the individual knows himself and his capabilities. I t is with this very much in mind that we have during the past year introduced the Public Schools Appointments Bureau Birkbeck Study of Aptitudes and Interests for all boys in their fifth f o r m year.

The object of these exercises is not to provide specific answers to the questions of career choice and specialist study in the Sixth Form, but rather to help in advising:-(a) What level of occupation should be recommended to the boy, and (b) How suitable he is for each of several types of work.

Armed with this increased self-knowledge the boy can then begin seriously to explore the opportunities for which he is best fitted open to him.

I wish to thank a l l those who have given up valuable time to come to Sutton Valence and take part in our Careers Talks:S. L . Jones, Esq., Senior Education OflBcer, Reed Paper Group. M a j o r D . H . de T. Reade and H . C. Balfour, Esq., Institute of Civil Engineers. L t . Cdr. H .

Sampson, Royal Navy. S/Ldr. A . C. Langmead, Royal A i r Force. P. J. van Raat, Esq., The Timber Trade Federation. Inspector Thomas, Kent Police, and C. R. A . Welch Esq. (O.S.), who came to talk about the Computer industry.

N.J.B.H.

THE SPORTS COUNCIL The Games Committee has become the Sports Council and now comprises the masters i.e. in major games, a Housemaster (K.M.S.), the Captains of all the School games, the Head of School and M r . Chainey as chairman.

It is essential that the games programme should be regularly assessed and this is the Council's aim.

A t the first two meetings of Council, both held in the Summer Term, the scope of games and the value of House Competitions were the main items discussed; as a result, a number of changes have already taken place and many more are pending, notably, next term.

Soccer will be an alternative to Rugby, for certain boys, one day a week. Next term, too, w i l l see, for the first time, a Junior House Rugby competition.

Many more changes seem likely for the future and at the first meeting of the Council in the Autumn Term the whole system of Colours and awards will be under review.

GOLF For a variety of reasons there has not been much golf at School this term and our week-end tickets for Leeds have been largely unused. However Harrison and

Bottomley came to Ashford for the afternoon round of the O.S. Meeting and these two also made our first pair in the Kent Schools Championship, held this year at Chestfield, where they put in a very reasonable score of 92. Our second pair on this occasion were cricketers Scott and Rutherford and this partnership, possibly confusing the object of the two games, added a very comfortable "ton" - 126 to be exact - dispatching the ball freely to all quarters of the ground. Still, it was a pleasant afternoon, parts of which were enjoyed by everyone.

R.E.H.

SCHOOLS DEBATING COMPETITION N . D . Nelson, and C. V . Hyde represented the School in the competition this year. They proved an excellent pair. Nelson providing the platform oratory and Hyde the quiet calm deliberation.

Having defeated the Kent Schools we advanced to the regional semi-final where we were clear winners: and so to the final in London for the "Observer" mace.

Here we were just beaten into second place by some lively gkls f r o m Blackpool, the judges taking 40 minutes to make up their minds between them and us.

About 120 schools enter for the competition each year and the standard is high.

M.H.F.

THE C.C.F AND SHOOTING C.CF. As in the previous year, so in the summer holidays of 1969 a few members of the contingent went to camp in Malta - as good a way as any to finish a year's training!

During the past year we tried to reorganise the training programme to include a number of activities outside the scope of the proficiency syllabus - activities such as first aid, camp craft, assault course practice, and orienteering. This was in line with the current trend in many contingents to modernise the image of the C.C.F. and to make as much of the training as possible relevant and interesting. I n fact a pilot scheme (in which we as a contingent were not actually involved) was launched last year to work out a new proficiency syllabus. Apex, and we are to change over to it this

coming September. I t retains a certain amount of the old material but introduces quite a lot that is new too, and, because it includes a fairly wide range of options, should make i t possible f o r every contingent to make the maximum use of its own particular resources.

Two new members of staff, Graham Able and Brian Little, joined the contingent in September 1969 but, when he takes over the Housemastership of St. Margaret's in September 1970, Keith Smith w i l l be going into retirement as a C.C.F. officer, and, after nine years of service with the contingent. Bob Chance is resigning his commission, so we are back where we started and must once again go recruiting. We shall certainly need our f u l l establishment of officers i f the Apex traming is to be the success it is hoped it w i l l be.

Last November we returned to Pippingford Park after a long absence for Field Day. I t is a good trammg page twenty-five

area and quite different f r o m anything that the Folkestone region can offer. We did, however, go to Folkestone for our field day in March. We had been originally scheduled to go on 6th March but that was just after the blizzards which struck the South East and we were fortunately able to postpone everything for a week.

Every fourth year we are allowed to invite an officer of our own choice to come and inspect us and this year we were very glad that Major General P. F. Claxton, O.B.E., B.A., who as a boy at Sutton Valence in the 1930's served in the contingent, was able to spare us the time to do so. As usual we were blessed with fine weather and the parade went well, the Corps of Drummers being particularly good this year.

It will be noticed that no mention has yet been made of this year's Annual Camp. There wasn't one. Too few volunteers were forthcoming to make it worthwhile and so for the first time in many years we failed to complete our training in this respect.

Finally, for the record, Cornwallis won both the D r i l l and the Assault Course competitions. They worked hard and thoroughly deserved them both.

MALTA We arrived at camp Ghaja Tufficha (1st Lanes (P.W.V.)) at about 0730 hours on July 24th after a four hour night flight. No sooner there than the first training lesson got under way: weapon training, to prepare us for live firing on the range two days later.

The training programme which the 1st Lanes, had prepared proved excellent and included; Map Reading, Signals Demo, Support Weapons display, Watermanship, Live Firing, and Radio and Night exercises on the island and from assault boats.

Most of the national interest spots were visited, the palace and armoury (of course), St. John's Cathedral at Valetta; Malta Cathedral and a number of Neolithic caves and tombs. H.M.S. Bulwarks gave us lunch in the course of a brief visit to the Grand Harbour which we later toured in the R.C.T. launch.

The Island of Gozo, which we visited on the Wednesday, was generally preferred to Malta itself; not only because hygiene is a better understood word there, but also because of the very kind hospitality afforded us by Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts. On the last day we trained with the regulars using S.L.R. blanks, thunderflashes and flames. page twenty-six

A l l in all, it was enjoyable and successful.

Our thanks to: Major P. B. Redman, L t . D . J. Goldman, L t . Col. A . J. Bain and to Capt. J. A . L .

Sergison, for arranging and taking the trip.

SHOOTING Captain: Hon.

Secretary:

S. R. Jolley D . W. F. Collett

Viewed from any angle, this has been a disappointing season. Although we were unable to enter for the Ashburton in 1969, owing to G.C.E. commitments, we started with quite an experienced team in September.

In addition to our usual fixtures on the miniature range, we entered two teams in the P.S.S.R.A.'s Autumn League and one in their V I I F s Competition. This in.volved competition shooting throughout the term. I n spite of good individual scores, we seldom produced a really satisfactory team score. However, the term ended with a promising 582 in Stage 1 of the South Eastern T . A . Association's Competition. Unpleasant weather on an exposed range kept down scores during the early part of the year and we failed by three points to retain the 'Invicta' Trophy, held for the past four years. I n 'Country L i f e ' our V I I I improved on last year and finished 20th out of 122 teams.

The poor results on the open range can be attributed, in part at least, to the absence of two of our most experienced shots from the Easter holiday practice at Bisley and from the Ashburton. Their loss was felt, not only in the scores obtained, but also in the lack throughout the season of enough spotters and coaches to help beginners. Over the years, we have maintained high standards at Bisley because a number of really keen marksmen have given up a lot of time in both term and holiday, turning out in all weathers to shoot and help in coaching others. The C.C.F. contributes considerable sums annually to equip and transport our shooting team. For continued success, an unselfish team spirit is just as necessary as good individual marksmanship.

To end on a happier note, we have again had splendid support f r o m parents, many of whom have come down to encourage the team at Bisley. We thank especially Colonel Neville Cooper, Captain of the British Team to visit Canada shortly, for much helpful advice during our Easter holiday practice and M r . Stiff for very kindly presenting a cup. This is being awarded annually for the best performance in the Kent Schools

Meeting, replacing the Bronze Cross, which the County are no longer able to give to each school. Appropriately 'enough, the cup was won for the first time by T. J. R. Stiff!

R.P.C.

2. Open Range London & Middlesex R.A. Schools Meeting - V I I I placed 15th with 483.

Kent Schools' Meeting - V I I I placed 3rd with 483.

Match V . Tonbridge - Sutton Valence 491. Tonbridge 503.

Ashburton Shield - V I I I scored 472.

Shooting Results 1. Miniature Range

Spencer-Mellish (Individual) - C. D . Booer 46 (ex.

50).

9th Man. - D . Paul 41 (ex. 50) Cadet - 106.

House Match - 1st St. Margaret's 123, 2nd Cornwallis 122.

Individual Cup (Ashburton scores) A . C. Harfoot 61.

Marchant Vase (Individual aggregate) T. J. R. Stiff 244.

'Standforth Cup' - V I I I placed 51st (ex. 133 teams) with 759.

'Invicta Trophy' - ' A ' team placed 3rd with 1159.

'Country L i f e ' - V I I I placed 20th (ex. 122 teams) with 788.

House Match - 1st Cornwallis 492, 2nd St. Margarets 486.

Individual Trophy - A . J. Wood 126.

SPORTS RUGBY Captain:

FOOTBALL R. A . V . Watson

Secretary:

A . N . Dalton

1st X V (Won 6; Drawn 1; Lost 6) After the disappointments of the past two years, it is pleasant to record that the 1st X V enjoyed a modestly successful season in 1969. Indeed had it not been for a disastrous three weeks in the centre of the term, the side would probably now be acclaimed as one of the best for some years. To be honest, however, there were too many weaknesses in key positions, and too obvious a lack of decisiveness and aggression, for the team to warrant such an estimation, though there were several courageous team performances in the course of the season. As in other years one of the chief failings lay in the slowness of the younger players - namely those f r o m an only once defeated Colts side - to adapt themselves to the pace and hardness of 1st X V rugby.

This applied more noticeably to the backs and in particular to Harrison at fly-half - the position that caused us most anxiety. He was eventually replaced by Woolveridge who unlike Harrison had not been 'brought along' in the Junior teams and who had had only half a season's experience with the 2nd X V . Besides this and a lack of mobility amongst some of the more solid members of the pack, the other fundamental weakness was the inability of the team to assert itself over lesser school sides, the failure to become really stirred especially when the opposition were clearly capable of being defeated. This stemmed not so much

from any lack of team spirit as f r o m players' reluctance to believe in themselves and their ability, a perennial problem.

After a depressing and lifeless performance at Cranbrook, the school's first victory of note came a week later against Sir Roger Manwood's. Besides recording the highest number of point against another school for at least nine years, the team played some impressive orthodox rugby in the second half. For most of the Caterham game, the team played below par, though they should be congratulated for rallying strongly in the last five minutes to add eight points, including a magnificent Elgood penalty f r o m near the half-way line. I t was in the first match after half-term against Dover College that the School produced its most efficient rugby of the season. Not only was there a vital early score but also an exhilarating vigour in the rucking that was never recaptured in its entirety thereafter. The set piece play at last looked organised and one is vividly reminded of a five-minute 'purple patch' in the first half resulting in a try between the posts.

But quite unpredictably, instead of being encouraged to scale similar heights, the team went through the traumatic experience of losing five successive matches: against Hurstpierpoint the school held the territorial advantage for most of the second half and were perhaps unlucky to lose in the very sticky conditions; it was outplayed by a superbly fit and fast Duke of York's X V in a game that must have delighted the connoisseur, while against Sevenoaks who by the interval had established a commanding 14-5 lead, page fwenfy-seven

there was a dramatic forward come-back that brought the scores level before poor defence let m the opposing fly-half for the deciding try. I n the other two games of this unhappy sequence, against Kent College and St. Lawrence, the team played well below its capabilities, yielding the spoils after building up useful early leads on both occasions.

Fortunately, amid much relief all round, the Rochester game was the prelude to an end-of-season revival. Here in an unexpectedly exciting affair the superior play of the backs just proved decisive while against Emanuel who had 80 per cent possession some courageous tackling turned what looked hke being certain defeat into a sensational and thrilling victory, with the Abbott Cup being won outright for the first time since its inception in 1967. Two days later, with the largest crowd of the term in attendance, the narrow defeat of the Old Suttonians brought the season to a satisfactory conclusion.

I n this season of mixed fortunes, two individuals stood out: Elgood, whose consistent goal-kicking was responsible for 54 points, and Johnson, who, despite his inexperience at f u l l back, successfully combined his flair for attack with a reliably safe defence. Apart f r o m Speer, a most thrustful winger on his day, and Mclver, at outside centre the leading try-scorer, it was the forwards who stood out most: Dalton, the hooker, Bott and Ball performmg heroically in the rucks and mauls; Scott-Wilson providing a useful supply of ball f r o m the line-outs; Scott, who deputised most effectively as captain against Emanuel, and Watson, the captain, who proved a thoroughly reliable and mobile prop forward.

R.D.C. Colours: R. A . V . Watson, S. A . H . Bott, K .

M . M . Johnson, A . N . Dalton, T. H . ScottWilson, A . H . Mclver, A . P. Scott, A . A .

Speer, T. C. Elgood, R. H . J. Ball.

Also played: E. J. Lumley, N . G. Swaffer, D . A .

Sheridan, M . R. Belcher, N . G. Harrison, R. T. Woolveridge, R. F . B. Jones, I . P. L . Kool, M . J. Hickes, N . J. Bowman, P. Baker.

2nd X V (Won 8; Drew 2; Lost 1) The 2nd X V had a successful season, losing only once, to Cranbrook, early in the season before they had developed the combination which was to prove the key to efficiency and success.

Early on, the halves, Hickes and Woolveridge, formed a tough link between a light but mobile and spirited pack, well led by W. J. Brown, and the centres who made f u l l use of the powerful wings. Bowman and page twenty-eight

J. Bott, so much so that ultimately three-quarters of the team's tries came f r o m these two.

Probably the best performances were the draw with Sevenoaks and the defeat of Duke of York's R.M.S. - particularly as in the latter game Woolveridge had been promoted and his place taken by Abbot who was to perform most competently for the rest of the season.

The worst game was with Kent College, a game in which defensive errors threw away what should have been a victory. Other than this, the defence was very tight with Young excelling as a superb tackier at f u l l back. I n the scrum. Baker hooked efficiently and was well supported; while the interpassing amongst the forwards and with the backs, led to some of the best tries.

A l l in a l l this side was good. I t played good, enthusiastic Rugby football and deserved its record.

Colours: J. Bott (Capt.), W. J. Brown, J. J. Young, N . J. Bowman, H . A . Thomas, B. J. Hutton, M . J. Hickes, R. E. Woolveridge, I .

R. Hutchings, P. Baker, R. I . Grant, M . G. Krayenbrmck.

Also played: S. R. Jolley, R. F. B. Jones, J. R. Abbott, R. M . Gray, A . J. Wood.

3rd X V (Won 3; Lost 1) Like the 2nd X V this side, too, lost only once. Their rugby was enthusiastic and sometimes quite good.

Higgins, as captain, led his young side well, and by the end of the season individual players had improved sufficiently to give competent performances for the 2nd X V when called upon.

Abbott and Zarephe improved a good deal; Marks is on the way to becoming a good hooker; and Weedon and Pratt both played hard and well - as did G. C. W. Thompson who proved to be a very safe f u l l back.

K.M.S. Under-16 X V (Won 1; Lost 6) Unfortunately too few of a rather lack lustre team squad were prepared to work hard to extend thek knowledge and experience of the game. Opponents quickly noticed the f r a i l tackling and handling of the backs, and the inability of the pack to co-ordinate and to sustain its effort. As a team we posed few threats to opponents, this despite the talents and enthusiasm of such boys as Bowman, Daniels, Diimis, Gooch, Gorrie and Langley-Hunt.

There was some evidence of a slow improvement, culminating in the triumph against an obligingly weakened Eastbourne College side. AH X V obviously enjoyed this experience, and deserved their success.

I t is to be hoped that these boys will overcome their present rugby immaturity, which is not purely physical, but more directly related to their not having explored the scope of the game.

A.C.

Under-15 X V (Won 4; Lost 5) This was a good average team. Its strength lay i n a solid pack supported by a mobile back row of Townshend, Paul and Crampton, and the individual running of Norris at scrum-half. Its weakness was that too many of the forwards were not very mobile and covering was poor; this became especially noticeable i n the last two matches when our fragile tackling failed to cope with some aggressive running.

However, in every match there was at least one period of really good rugby, the forwards linkmg well and rucking effectively.

A.R.D. Colours: N . W. N . Townshend, D . Paul, M . R. Norris, R. A . Crampton.

Under-14 X V (Won 9; Lost 1) This has been an excellent season. Malkin captained the team admirably f r o m fly-half and showed much skill i n getting his very powerful three-quarters moving at every opportunity: that these opportunities were many owes much to the power of the forwards, led with great gusto by Dancey who scored many fine solo tries f r o m No. 8.

Unfortunately our forwards had one " o f f " game when they gave enough penalties near our line to let Kent College scrape home.

Over eighty tries i n ten matches leave one with many memories of individual glories, amongst which the powerful running of Aloof and the brilliant tackling of A l i remain outstanding.

G.G.A. Colours were awarded to all the X V : I . A . W. Robinson, N . M . Bebbington, F. A l i , D . N .

Cleave, A . J. Aloof, I . L . Malkm, W. M .

Walker. S. L . Hogg, J. C. J. Homer, N . M .

Hiles, M . J. S. Jones, S. Nader, S. C. Easton, R. A . L . Dancey, D . Dow.

RESULTS 1st X V Sept.

Oct. Oct.

27 4 11

Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov, Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov..

Dec. Dec.

22 1 6 8 13 15 20 22 11 13

2nd X V Oct. Oct.

4 11

Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. 3rd X V Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov.

v.Tonbridge Club Colts V. Cranbrook School V . Sir Roger Manwood's School V. Caterham School V . Dover College V. Hurstpierpoint College V . Sevenoaks School V.Kent College V . Duke of York's R.M.S. V. St. Lawrence College V.King's School, Rochester V.Emanuel School V . Old Suttonians

Won Lost Won

16-3 9-33 28-8

Drawn Won Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Won Won Won

11-11 14-0 5-8 14-17 6-8 11-38 11-16 11-6 6-3 13-11

V. Cranbrook School V . Sir Roger Manwood's School 22 V . Caterham School 1 V . Dover College 6 V . Hurstpierpoint College 8 V. Sevenoaks School 13 V.Kent College 15 v.Duke of York's R.M.S. 20 V . St. Lawrence College 22 V. King's School, Rochester 11 V.Emanuel School

Lost Won

13-15 15-3

Won Won Won Drawn Drawn Won Won Won Won

15-5 15-9 8-3 3-3 16-16 16-5 23-3 25-0 6-0

4 18 20 22

Lost Won Won Won

3-15 10-6 16-5 25-0

Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Won

6-29 3-21 3-13 0-58 3-30 3-21 6-0

Lost Lost

0-5 5-6

Won Lost Won Won Won Lost Lost

19-3 3-17 27-8 23-0 13-8 14-26 12-19

Won Won

17-0 51-3

Won

11-3

V. V. V. V.

Cranbrook School King's School, Rochester St. Lawrence College King's School, Rochester

UNDER-16 X V Oct. 4 V . Skinner's School 22 V. Caterham School Oct. Nov. 1 V . Dover College Nov. 8 V . Sevenoaks School Nov. 13 V.Kent College Nov. 20 V.St. Lawrence College Dec. 6 V.Eastbourne College 'B' UNDER-15 X V 4 V. Cranbrook School Oct. Oct. 11 V . Sir Roger Manwood's School Oct. 22 V. Caterham School Nov. 1 V . Dover College Nov. 8 V . Sevenoaks School Nov. 13 V . Kent College Nov 20 V . St. Lawrence College Nov. 22 V.King's School, Rochester Dec. 6 V . Eastbourne Colkge UNDER-14 X V 4 V . Cranbrook School Oct. Oct. 11 V . Sir Roger Manwood's School Oct. 22 V . Caterham School

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Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec.

1 V. Dover College 8 V. Sevenoaks School 13 V. Kent College 20 V. St. Lawrence College 22 V.King's School, Rochester 6 V. Eastbourne College 9 v. Holmewood House

Won Won Lost Won Won Won Won

49-0 19-8 6-11 47-0 39-0 9-6 68-0

Winners of House Match Final: Lambe's.

Winners of the Senior League: Westminster.

nearer. A scrappy game against Dulwich was perhaps only noteworthy for Hyde's equalising goal, which he and I will probably remember for quite a time!

We again entered a team in the Blackheath H.C.'s six-a-side tournament, in which we did well and but for a single lapse would have headed our section.

Harrison played for the Kent Schools X I in the Western Counties tournament at Taunton.

Winners of the Junior League: Lambe's.

The Wickham Trophy was won by T. C. Elgood.

HOCKEY Captain: N . G. Harrison Hon.

Secretary:

J. R. Abbott

1st X I (Won 4; Drawn 2; Lost 4) The X I was stronger i n attack than in defence.

Fielding the same forward line throughout the season, they had the chance - so far as in the generally miserable conditions there was any chance - to settle down and combine. Harrison as captain certainly put himself in his proper place at inside left and at his best could amble past most defences; but if not in the mood he either tired too much or did not try hard enough, throwmg the line out of joint. Scott was always a tower of strength and triumphed against fearful odds in playing so well despite his "inside-out" technique.

A n early win against Skinners' with both sides devoid of practice was somewhat flattering, in contrast to a feeble display against King's, Rochester, where only brave goalkeeping by Elgood saved us f r o m a heavier defeat. By sound defence Dover were able to take f u l l advantage of their single goal.

The team was hospitably entertained by the A r m y at Woolwich on the morning of the university match, but still managed to outstay the opposition. The game at Lord's seemed good value but it was a long way to the nearest coffee bar afterwards.

It was pleasing to beat Eastbourne again after several years, and we scored some good goals against Sir Roger Manwood's, though somewhat shaken by two Shvelik-type blows delivered f r o m penalty comers.

Cranbrook were 4-1 up at half-time, their lively forwards being too much f o r a shaky defence; in a good second half we got two goals back but could get no page thirty

So I come to the end of my last report. Fifteen years of running hockey have left me with many memories, mostly pleasant - the unpleasant ones chiefly connected with the weather! I must thank all members of staff who have helped in the organisation - especially A . R . D . who has been around f r o m first to last; also Charlie for staying on speaking terms in spite of my perpetual demands. What seems to have made it a l l worthwhile is the number of old boys who continue to play and enjoy hockey, with or without distinction, after they have learned the rudiments of the game here. I have never seen any other reason for playing or teaching a game at school.

P.S.W.M. Colours: A . A . Speer, R. E. Woolveridge, A . P. Scott, T. C. Elgood, W. T. Addison, C. V .

Hyde, J. R. Abbott, D . H . Cant.

Also played: N . G. Swaffer, R. I . Grant, A . R. Rutherford.

2nd X I (Won 1; Drawn 1; Lost 6) The results show that this was not a strong team but in fact few of the matches were badly lost and most were enjoyable struggles. Apart f r o m occasional nerveracking episodes, the defence was reasonably sound; Jolley had some good moments in goal. However, the forwards proved unable to score goals; this was where the weakness lay and the reason why we lost six matches.

A.R.D.

3rd X I (Won 2; Drawn 1; Lost 2) Although the team did not enjoy as successful a season as the first three matches promised, those who played enjoyed the experience of representing the school.

The results show a very even season - with moments of delight and disaster nicely balanced. There were no outstanding players; neither were there any total incompetents. The team's performance justified its existence and it is hoped that more fixtures can be arranged next year.

J. J. Young.

Under-16 X I (Won 2; Drawn 1; Lost 5) The Colts had a poor season. Occasionally they showed a little cohesion but were largely outplayed throughout the season, sometimes concedmg vast totals.

There were few hockey players i n the team and no stars, and, apart f r o m the Captain, P. Bowman, who worked hard, and Stone, who made some elastic saves behind a retreating defence, there was never any consistency or steadying influence.

M.I.W. Colours: P. L . Bowman, A . R. Rutherford, G. T. Stone, M . R. Norris, S. J. Bottomley.

Under-15 X I (Won 8; Drawn 1; Lost 0) As statistics show, this has been an excellent season.

The team has combined individual skills with a collective determination to win and, with some justice, can claim to be the best under-15 side in Kent.

Everyone has made a f u l l contribution to this success, including those who did not gain a regular place i n the team. Our forwards scored freely: Banks and Townshend were very quick to pounce on any loose balls in the circle, and it was very unfortunate that the former had to miss the last three games because of injury; however, this allowed Taylor to show how well he could play a year above his age group. Latham also missed several games and did well to come back so strongly after breaking his collar bone. The defence was usually sound, and Hemsley w i l l make a very good f u l l back when he eliminates his occasional errors. M a l kin and Crampton both showed themselves to be players of great promise, the latter's thunderous shooting bringmg him thirteen goals and Chandler's calm captaincy and consistently outstanding play at centre half were major factors in the team's success.

G.G.A. Colours: W. A . C. Chandler, I . L . Malkm, R. A .

Crampton, R. P. Hemsley, A . K . Mee, M . J. Banks, N . W. N . Townshend, S. L . Hogg, D .

C. F. High, L . A . De L a Torre, P. R. Latham.

Under-14 X I (Won 4; Drawn 2) Once again poor weather i n the centre of the term prevented the Under-14's f r o m completing their fixtures.

Despite this, however, sufficient hockey was played for the side to be accounted as good if not slightly better all-round than that of the previous year. The boys are to be complimented on this for, of the 1st team squad of 13, four only had experienced any f o r m of competitive hockey before the term began. Of these Taylor and

Westacott were pillars of strength with their clean hitting and neat stickwork, Taylor in particular standing out at centre half, so much so that the Under-15's were glad of his assistance i n three of their fixtures.

A goal tally of 20 For, 2 Against, suggests a tight defence, and f o r this the team was not only mdebted to the experienced players but also the dependability of f u l l backs Whitewright and Richardson, and to the goalkeeper. Beacon, who had hitherto played so little.

After an encouraging success at Eastbourne, the real evidence of the team's potential came in the next match, an exciting affair at Holmewood House, where the ball fairly hummed f r o m end to end and where the opposition were somewhat fortunate to escape with a 0-0 draw.

One's final memories of the season are of Clarke, a fine athlete and the most improved player, who scored two superb goals against Eastbourne and Friars; of Robinson's persistence in the final game i n which he scored five goals, and of Fermor's stream of fine centres f r o m the right, notably i n the Holmewood House match where only a touch f r o m an inside-forward would have provided the team with victory.

R.D.C. Colours: R. B. Taylor (Capt.), G. A . Whitewright, W. J. Westacott, L A . W. Robinson, F. A h , C. J. Beacon, S. J. Fermor, D . N . Cleave, B. A . Richardson, N . A . Qarke.

RESULTS 1st X I Jan. 17 V. Skinners' School Jan. 31 V. King's School, Rochester Feb. 4 V.Dover College Feb. 7 V. Sir Roger Manwood's School Feb. 21 V . 17th Regiment R.A. Feb. 24 V. Eastbourne College Feb. 26 V. Hockey Association X I Feb. 28 V. Cranbrook School Mar. 12 V. Old Suttonians Mar. 14 V. Dulwich College 2nd X I Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar.

17 31 5 7

V. v.

V. V.

24 28 19 21

V. V. V. V.

Skinners' School King's School, Rochester Dover College Sir Roger Manwood's School Eastbourne College Cranbrook School Awbridge Danes Dulwich College

Won Lost Lost

5-0 1-2 0-1

Won Won Won Lost Lost Drawn Drawn

4-2 6-1 2-1 1-6 3-4 3-3 1-1

Drawn Lost Won

1-1 1-4 1-0

Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost

0-1 0-1 0-3 3-5 0-1

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3rd X I Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb.

17 31 4 24 28

V. Skinners' School V. King's School, Rochester V.Dover College V.Eastbourne College v.Cranbrook School

Won Drawn Won Lost Lost

2- 1 1-1 3- 1 1-8 1-2

Won Lost Lost

4-2 0-2 1-2

UNDER-16 X I Jan. 17 v.

Jan. 31 V. Feb. 4 v.

Feb. 7 V. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar.

24 28 19 21

Skinners' School King's School, Rochester Dover College Sir Roger Manwood's School V.Eastbourne College v.Cranbrook School V.St. Lawrence College v. Dulwich College

UNDER-15 X I Jan. 17 V. Skinners' School Jan. 31 V.King's School, Rochester Feb. 5 V.Dover College Feb. 7 V. Sir Roger Manwood's School Feb. 24 V.Eastbourne College Feb. 28 V.Cranbrook School Mar. 14 V.St. Edmund's School Mar. 19 V.St. Lawrence College Mar. 21 V. Dulwich College

Lost Lost Won Lost Drawn

0-4 0-9 1-0 0-11 3-3

Won Drawn Won

6-1 3-3 4-3

Won Won Won Won Won Won

4-0 3-1 4-0 8-2 2-1 8-1

Drawn Won Won Drawn Won Won

1-1 2-0 3-1 0-0 6-0 8-0

UNDER-14XI Jan. 31 V.King's School, Rochester Feb. 5 V.Dover College Feb. 24 V. Eastbourne College Mar. 14 V. Holmewood House Mar. 18 V.Winchester House Mar. 19 V. Friar's School Winners of House Match Final: Founders.

The Hockey League Cup: Founders.

H O C K E Y TOUR As the swansong of his hockey career, P.S.W.M. took a party to Dublin over Easter. A . R . D . and M . H . F . were in attendance, with the "Head M a n " E.A.C. holding a watching brief.

The weather was cold but bright, the hospitality warm and liquid. S. H . H . White (W61) and his charming wife Bernadette entertained us all nobly on Good Friday evening. The StaflE were well looked after, notably by D . E. Bruce (W40): G. H . Henry (M22) did much taxi-ing and supporting and we also met D . M . Ball (F67). The team found the pleasures of Dublin slightly inhibited by Easter week, but developed a taste f o r the local Guinness. page thirty-two

And then of course there were the matches. There was no regular goalkeeper so the last down to breakfast filled the post, no one played in goal more than once. We found the Irish version of the game exhilarating.

We beat Sandford Park and St. Columba's (on an all weather pitch supplied by a local convent). We lost to King's Hospital and to Avoca; on Easter Monday we went to Belfast and lost to R . B . A . I .

We are most grateful to Victor Bond of St. Columba's for much of the organisation and hospitality and especially to P.S.W.M. f o r a most enjoyable tour.

M.H.F.

RESULTS V. King's Hospital School V. Sandford Park School V. St. Columba's College V. Avoca and Kingstown School, Blackrock V. Royal Belfast Academical Institution '

Lost Won Won Lost Lost

0-1 3-2 2-1 1-6 1-4

CROSS-COUNTRY, 1970 Captain: Hon.

W. J. Brown

Secretary:

R. H . J. Ball

The Senior V I I I enjoyed another highly successful season, managing to defeat nine of the ten schools encountered in School matches, and inflicting defeat upon a Blackheath Harriers V I I I at Hayes.

A very young Junior V I I I improved quite markedly as the season advanced, and as a team they demonstrated a genuine interest i n the sport, which augurs well for the future.

I n the Seniors, Brown, Ball, Bott, Hutton, Talbot and Sheridan formed a formidable spearhead, and w i t h Davie, Jones and Thompson trying f o r the final two team places, the team contained a greater depth of talent than we have possessed in recent years. The early triumphs at Hayes and Tonbridge made us think in terms of success at Hayes i n the Inter-Schools Race, but injuries, ilhiess. and snow a l l hampered our preparations, and the narrow defeat in an excellent match at Cranbrook the week before, took the edge off the boys' performance on the big occasion. Our victories in the final two matches, left us with a feeling for what might have been.

Of the individuals in the team, Brown always endeavoured to give of his best, but ilbiess hindered his progress and deprived him of the opportunity to compete i n the Kent Schools Race. Ball's performance in gaining 3rd place and a Kent vest, in the Kent Schools Championship Senior Race was one of the high spots of the season. I n addition to the fine running of Brown and Ball, Bott, Hutton, Talbot and Sheridan were al\/ays prepared to go off hard and to challenge in a race, and demonstrated intelligent team running tactics. Of this group Talbot made the greatest progress, while Sheridan made an excellent adjustment to the demands of the country.

Although Davie, Jones and Thompson never found it easy to perform in the wake of our leadmg runners, their own rurming became stronger as the season advanced. Dandridge, King, Mclver and Scott-Wilson are capable of succeeding next year given greater application and an earnest desire to win.

The Juniors suffered some early setbacks with the departure of Stebbings to Bloxham School, Wooderson's loss of interest in his running, and the failure of Gerg and Perry to recapture their 1969 form. Accordingly a very young V I I I was pitched into battle with the odds against them. Paul, Hughes, James and Mansell performed superbly, while Frederick improved with every outing. A l l five will be eligible f o r the V I I I next year, and they have a number of scores to settle. I f runners like Rothman, Akroyd and Mouat continue to advance, then the prospects of the juniors for 1971 will be extremely good.

For a number of years now the School's cross count^ry has been of a high standard, yet the major prizes have continued to elude us. The evidence of this year's running indicates that we have the runners capable of yinning major races; with slightly greater application to the task I feel sure that this success can be achieved A.C. in 1971.

February 7th at Tonbridge.

1st

Sutton Valence 34 points.

Tonbridge 78^ points.

Skinner's 103 points.

King's, Canterbury 120^ points.

Dover College 188 points.

February 11th at Chislehurst.

Invitation Schools 4 x 2^ mile relay February 21st at Tenterden.

Kent Schools Championships placed 3rd/14.

4th/20 schools

Maidstone District

February 26th at Sutton Valence.

Sutton Valence 22 points.

St. Edmund's 66 points.

Won

February 28th at Cranbrook.

Cranbrook 38 points.

Sutton Valence 41 points.

Dover College 123 points.

2nd

March 7th at West Wickham.

The Blackheath Harriers Schools Invitation Race.

Sutton Valence 134 points.

8th/19 March 14th at Sutton Valence.

Sutton Valence 32 points.

Skinner's 52 points.

Chislehurst and Sidcup G.S. 101 points.

March 21st at Eltham.

Sutton Valence 28 points.

Eltham College 30 points.

1st

Won

JUNIOR T E A M Defeated Dover College, Bethany School and Eltham College and was placed 6th/14 schools in the District Championships.

Steeplechases Division "A' Team Winners - Founder's.

Individual Winners - R. H . Ball and W. J. Brown.

Division

"B"

Team Winners - Lambe's.

Individual Winner - G. T. Hughes.

Division

SENIOR T E A M

Team Winners - Comwallis.

Individual Winner - E. A. H . James,

January 28th at Mote Park, Maidstone.

Sutton Valence 23 points - Winners of Maidsione District Schools Championships.

January 30th at Hayes.

Sutton Valence 34 points Blackheath Harriers 44 points.

"C"

Won

Division

"D"

Team Winners - Bennett (A to K ) Individual Winner - D . J. Baillie.

Winners of the Nation Cup - Founder's.

Winners of the Baton Race - Comwallis. page thirty-three

U-13 RUGBY Despite the cancellation of two matches and a sevena-side competition and the loss of many afternoon's games through bad weather, we had an enjoyable, productive and reasonably successful term of " M i n i Rugger." The fact that we were so " M i n i , " in all but a few positions, accounted for our heavy loss to Ardingly in the opening game of the term.

Against Sevenoaks the opposition proved superior in skill also in one or two key positions. The game against Maidstone G.S. was notable for the fact that all 27 points were scored down the hill on Lower; after conceding 19 points in the first half we played with great fire in the second half and our first try of the season provided the stimulus for some sustained pressure, which unfortunately brought only a further three points.

However this performance against another physically larger side overall gave the team's confidence a timely boost f o r the remaining matches. After losing very narrowly to Cranbrook we finished the term with a resounding win over Bethany. Several players showed promise for the future - Hoskins, a determined and successful hooker. Sharp N.B. a useful place-kicker and centre. Spencer, a hard-running centre or wing, Horner J. C. J. and Easton (U-14 team members of the Autumn term) at prop and scrum half and Folb, the smallest player by far but one of the most fearless and effective J.McC. tacklers.

RESULTS V. Ardingly (A) V. Sevenoaks (H) V. Maidstone G.S. (H) V. Cranbrook (A) V. Bethany (A)

Captain:

Lost Lost Lost Lost Won

0-30 0-20 8-19 8-12 23-0

FIVES

K . M . M . Johnson

There are still far too few enthusiastic and reasonably competent boys playing fives at the School and so, for lack of competition, the standard does not improve as much as it must if we are ever again to produce good teams. The Under-16 singles competition provides an excellent example of the generally apathetic attitude prevalent amongst the boys. Several boys who could have got through to the semi finals or final failed even to enter for the competition and so we had a final between two Under-15's, neither of whom was anything like as competent as one expects the finalists of this competition to be ( M . A . Harley (L) was the winner). page

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I n the other internal competitions Westminster (who had the top six players in the School) won the House Match very easily. N . R. T. Smith (W) won the open singles title f o r the second year running, and with K .

M . Johnson won the open doubles.

M.F.B. RESULTS 1st I V Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar.

24 31

V. Bank of England V. University of London Ravens 5 V. Tonbridge School 7 V. Old Dunstonians 14 V. Rutlish School 21 V. St. Dunstan's College 2nd I V 24 V. Eastbourne College 28 V. R.F.A. 7 V. O.S. 14 V. Jesters

Other Teams: 2nd I V U-16 I V

For Against 86 109 Lost 96 176 Lost 90 137 176 149

169 149 94 111

Lost Lost Won Won

154 96 152 69

109 170 134 182

Won Lost Won Lost

Played Won 2 1 2 1

Lost 1 1

BASKETBALL, 1969-70 Hon. Secretary: A . C. Harfoot Senior Team Captain:

S. Chindasilpa

Junior Team Captain:

A . P. Murray

The game has provided a useful form of exercise for Rugby and Hockey players on wet days, and has also proved to be a challenging and absorbing sport in its own right. For a number of boys it has provided the rare opportunity to represent School and/or House in competitive play.

During the past Winter season, match play has been extended by the addition of a number of friendly fixtures to the School match programme and by the introduction of the Inter-House Leagues at both Senior and Junior levels. The interest and efforts of A . C. Harfoot and S. Chindasilpa in running the Basketball Society and of B. M . Pratt and A . M . K . Sanei in running "Non Corps" Basketball have helped to consolidate the work of M r . Taylor and myself.

I n terms of results the season has been one of modest success. I n the Senior team, practice, match play and the addition of Sanei and Y . C. Kwan to the team, enabled the squad to raise their game and to make the final three games of the season extremely well contested fixtures.

r

"The

Enchanted

Island"

Mr. S. C. Wooderson (0.5.) congratulating on winning 'A' 100 metres and 200

D. A. R. Thorp winning the 200 metres in record

'Sacrilege'

I. R. Madle metres.

time.

I. R. T. Hatchings

winning the

shot.

The Junior team relied heavily upon A . P. Murray, A . Zarephe and R. Hakimnejad and the 'eppositiori punished our weaknesses i n guarding around the zone.

Of the young players, D . J. C. Weekes and L L . Malkin showed considerable promise.

Both Senior and Junior teams enjoyed the experience of playing on a f u l l court (26 metres by 14 metres) in games at the ' Y ' Sportscentre and at the Grammar School Sportshall in Maidstone. A t School the addition of two practice backboards and rings in the gymnasium should enable us to improve the percentage of successf u l shots next season.

Regular members of the teams :Senior Team: S. Chindasilpa, A. C. Harfoot, Y . C. Kwan, H . Nasser, B. M . Pratt, A . M . K . Sanei.

Junior Team: A. P. Murray, A . Zarephe, R. Hakimnejad, I . L . Malkin, I . D . Gorrie, D . J. C. Weekes, D . Tong, L. C. Bacchus.

ball i n "the middle." The latter i n fact was not possible but i t later "turned out that this and the following Saturday were the only two days during the term when planned cricket was abandoned. Herein lay the most satisfactory feature of the season - a summer of glorious sunshine when hard wickets and fast outfields were in evidence f r o m early M a y onwards, when batsmen were able to play their shots without having to worry about the changing pace of wickets and v/hen bowlers really learnt the virtue of length and line.

The other important difference has been the movement towards afternoon starts. For several reasons, but chiefly because of mounting exam pressures, this trend will clearly continue though I hope not to the detriment of the game at 1st X I level. T o compensate f o r the loss of morning play, games have been able to go on later and, more important, the Cricket Week will play an increasingly major role in the development of the cricket as long as boys are interested in availing themselves of the opportunities, provided therein.

RESULTS Winners of Inter House Leagues Seniors: Lambe's.

Juniors: Lambe's.

Winners of Inter House Knock Out Competition Seniors: Lambe's.

Juniors: Cornwallis.

Seniors: P: 5; W: 1; L: 4.

Juniors: P: 9; W: 1; L: 4.

Leading

Scorers

Points For 176. Against 328. _Points For 221. Against 261.

Seniors:-A.

M . K . Sanei 33; H .

Nasser 30; A. Zarephe 28; S. Chindasilpa 20; Y .

C. Kwan 16; B. M . Pratt 10.

Leading

Scorers

Juniors:-A.

Zarephe 77; R. Hakim-

nejad 76; I . D . Gorrie 24; A. P. Murray 20; I .

L . Malkin 10.

A.C.

C R I C K E T RETROSPECT Captain: Vice-Captain: Hon.

Secretary:

C. V . Hyde

From a playing point of view this was Hyde's season.

We have come to expect a high standard of fast bowling f r o m him over the past three years and in this he was not to let us down. Although on occasions he again had problems with his run-up, he bowled with pace and hostility, capturing 51 wickets at the low cost of approximately 9 runs each, including 7 in each of the games against King's Rochester, Kent College and Cranbrook. His House Match feat (9-5 including 7 wickets in 8 balls and a double hat-trick) contributed to his being a much respected and feared bowler about the area. I n addition Charlie enjoyed his best season with the bat, aggregating 343 runs and developing into a most reliable middle-order batsman. His most attractive and valuable contributions were his 50 not out against Sevenoaks and his 64 run share of the 174 run stand with Scott against the Band of Brothers. As captain he was unquestionably the best f o r some years. He set high standards and the team came to respect him i m mensely f o r his example on and off the field. The moderate season certainly did little justice to his own efforts with bat and ball and his firm yet sympathetic handling of a not particularly athletic side.

A . P. Scott S. J. Bottomley

1st X I (Won 4; Drawn 4; Lost 6) As has been customary over the past five years, members of Game I returned early for practice involving a morning session in the gym, an afternoon spent on fielding and nets, and, i t was hoped, a first feel of the

The other two old colours A . P. Scott and W. T .

Addison were both a little disappointing overall. Scott made a fine aggressive hundred against the Band of Brothers but 366 runs seems a poorish return f o r such a powerful stroke-player. As last year, he was often caught when set, his chief failing being an uncertainty about when to attack and when to defend. However he delighted many with his graceful offside shots and he page thirty-five

performed very adequately as wicket-keeper. Addison tended to bowl with too flat a trajectory at the start of the season and took time to recover both flight and length but he returned to his best against the X L Club and made many useful contributions as an opening batsman.

Of the other players, young Bottomley, to whom I am most grateful for his conscientious work as secretary, progressed well, his two fifties, particularly the one against the Headmaster's X I , being well built-up and f u l l of strokes, while both Abbott and Higgins contributed fairly consistently without showing the concentration necessary to accumulate large scores. Bridger's batting deteriorated after a promising start though he bowled doggedly in support of Hyde; but the real disappointment was Rutherford. He took 7-27 against Trinity, Croydon, in an early season match but lost all control of length thereafter, and for a boy who possesses most of the strokes, his tally of 66 runs was almost heart-breaking.

I n the last analysis, the side, especially in the batting, tended to rely too heavily on Hyde and Scott and were dismissed on 7 occasions for less than 140. On the other hand despite obvious limitations in stroke making and lack of mobility in the field, they played enthusiastically and did themselves much credit notably in the game against the Headmaster's X I and in the Old Boys' Match which went to the fourth ball of the last over.

They experienced a variety of interesting situations and it is to be hoped that those staying on have learnt something not only about the techniques of batting and bowling but also about the tactical intricacies of this ever-absorbing game.

Lambe's, captained by Hyde, won an exciting House Match Final against Cornwallis, though apart from the drama of Hyde's bowling in the first round against Founders', the cricket was often unintelligent and scarcely appropriate to the limited overs principle.

Colours: C. V . Hyde, A . P. Scott, W. T. Addison, P. J. Higgins, S. J. Bottomley, J. R. Abbott.

Also played: R. W. Bridger, A . R. Rutherford, K .

M . M . Johnson, D . C. High, T . C. Elgood, A .

Macreavy, K . J. Daniels, P. R. Latham, N .

P. Scott, M . J. Banks, W. A . C. Chandler.

The Fielding Cup was awarded to J. R. Abbott.

The Robert Kay Prize (for the most improved cricketer) was awarded to D . C. High. page thirty-six

The Cricket Cup and Master in Charge's Prize for the most outstanding contribution to School Cricket was awarded to C. V . Hyde.

1st X I L E A D I N G A V E R A G E S BATTING Innings Not Out Hyde Scott Higgins Bottomley Addison Abbott Bridget

14 15 15 14 14 15 14

3 0 1 3 0 0 0

Runs 343 376 247 186 181 187 150

Higliest Score Average 64 116 56 54* 43 45 51

33.10 25.07 17.64 16.54 12.92 12.47 10.71

Wickets

Average

BOWLING Overs Hyde Rutherford Bottomley Addison Bridger

180.2.

39.5 23.

153.1 107.

Maidens 47 15 3 25 26

Runs 465 109 96 540 398

51 9 7 21 14

9.12 12.11 13.71 25.71 28.42

CRICKET WEEK No sooner had the Summer Term officially ended with the final Chapel Service than a certain party of cars was seen making a swift getaway f r o m the crowded School Quad en route for Cranbrook. The fourth Annual Cricket Week had commenced!

As usual there were a variety of participants including 7 of the 1st X I , 3 from the 2nds and 5 from the Under 15 and 14 age range, and all contributed in some way to what was an enjoyable week's cricket, even though the weather was on the whole considerably less warm than in the previous year. Indeed the Maidstone Grammar School match had to be abandoned without a ball being bowled and the Scorpions game was played on a very dreary, uninvitingly cold day.

Though some of the more experienced players performed a little disappointingly, Hyde often bowled at his best with little support while it was good to see Tony Rutherford returning to form with an attractive 35* i n the last match and taking a few wickets as well.

Undoubtedly the most significant contribution of the week came f r o m Latham whose 74* against Allhallows occupied about 4 hours. The experience should have taught him a great deal. Several other younger players rose to the occasion not least 13 year old Richardson who looks every inch a cricketer with both bat and ball.

Ventures of this nature cannot run successfully without the assistance of a great many different people on the catering, ground and umpiring side. M y thanks to all these and particularly to M r . Craven for his tireless attention to the administration of affairs over which he looked with fatherly sympathy.

R.D.C. CRICKET WEEK RESULTS Drawn Sunday 12th July v. Cranbrook Detours Detours 189-4 dec. (Rutherford 3-64) Sutton Valence X I , 166-8 (R.D.C. 90* A. P. Scott 26) Drawn Monday 13th July v. AUhallows School Sutton Valence X I , 166-8 dec. (Latham 74*, High 14*) AUhallows School, 158-7 (Hyde 4-34) Tuesday 14th July v. Maidstone Grammar School Match Abandoned Wednesday 15th July v. Scorpions Scorpions, 198-8 dec. (Hyde 3-60) Sutton Valence X I , 108-9 (A. P. Scott 41)

This side could well be the basis for considerable success in the future.

K.M.S. 3rd X I This side underwent a complete change this year as the traditional older players were not available and so it consisted of some young 2nd X I reserves and the U.15 reserves.

Under the captaincy of Dalton they had a good and enjoyable season.

K.M.S.

U.15 X I (Won 5; Drawn 3; Lost 1) Drawn

Thursday 16th July v. Kent Wanderers Won Kent Wanderers 174-8 dec. (Richardson 2-34, Bottomley 2-37, Hyde 2-39) Sutton Valence X I , 175-5 (R.D.C. 82*, Hyde 60*) Friday 17th July v. Junior Bluemantles Lost Sutton Valence X I , 146 (Rutherfords 35*, Latham 28) Junior Bluemantles, 147-5 (Hyde 2-15, Cleave 2-11)

2nd X I I n any usual sense of the term the School did not have a Second X I this year but they did have a promising under sixteen side which had to play, aided by a few slightly older boys, as the second team. Frequently the opposition was older, stronger and more experienced with the result that they often had the better of the games. Their record against other 2nd X I s was not too bad, however and it was only against sides containing much older players that they did badly.

This has been a fairly successful season, as the record shows, even though we often failed to realise our f u l l potential in matches.

The side was led intelligently by High until his promotion to the 1st X I , when Latham proved an excellent deputy, inspiring his fielders by some very good wicketkeeping. The bowlers were supported by keen fielding and did extremely well: High, Cleave and Weekes took over 20 wickets each and were supported by some good spells f r o m Beacon and James, although the latter still tends to pitch the ball too short.

Our batting never realised its early promise, although Latham made one good fifty; however, Dow, Cleave and Weekes - as well as Latham - all showed that they should be capable of making many more runs in the future.

Colours to: D . C. F. High, P. R. Latham, D . N .

Cleave, D . J. C. Weekes, C. D . Beacon, E . A .

H . James, D . Dow.

I n practice the only feature of the side that remained weak was the batting as the bowling improved very much as the season progressed and the fielding became at least respectable. Often the opposition was bowled out for low scores but the runs could not be obtained.

U.14 X I (Played 10; Won 5; Drawn 3, Lost 2)

Gorrie in time learned a good deal about captaincy but this took the edge off his bowling, but as Daniels and Stevens improved as fast medium bowlers this became less of a disadvantage and Blyth added variety to the attack by bowling left arm slow very well from time to time.

A good season; what a difference sun and fast wickets made! The side batted down to ten and scored over 1,100 runs. Inspired by Taylor they were cheerful and very alert in the field, and if the bowling relied too much on Richardson, his 31 wickets proved his worth and his support was usually very adequate.

Rolland and Scott formed a promising pair of opening batsmen and Macreavy, Hingston, Daniels and Chandler showed promise now and then. Jafferjee took on the job of keeping wicket with some success, considering he had never done it before.

The first and last matches against the same side showed the improvement over the season. The two defeats stemmed f r o m early batting failures and Holmewood House produced the only damp wicket encountered. The season's highlight was Richardson's page

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performance against Sevenoaks (67, 9-28 and catching the tenth).

Colours:

M.J.W. B. A . Richardson, R. B. Taylor, S. J.

Fermor, N . A . Clarke, W. J. Westacott, M .

P. H . Edgley, N . J. Bardsley.

U.13 X I (Won 3; Lost 1) A group of enthusiastic juniors deserved the success that they achieved. Even after a shattering defeat at the hands of Sevenoaks, they still managed to come back in their next match, showing grit and determination. Each match showed an improvement in technique and all round ability. The fielding at all times was excellent.

The bowling was quite strong, with Pierson taking most wickets quite economically. The batting was not as strong as it could have been, but Sharp stood out with two good innings.

B.J.C.

RESULTS ist X I V. Sutton Valence C.C. (Home) Sutton Valence, 138 (P. J. Higgins 56) Sutton Valence C.C. 40 (C. V . Hyde 4-19, R. H .

Won by 98 runs.

Bridger 4-20) V. Trinity School, Croydon (Away) Trinity, 118 (A. R. Rutherford 7-27) Sutton Valence 107 (A. P. Scott 32) Lost by 11 runs.

V. King's Rochester (Away) Sutton Valence, 116 (P. J. Higgins 33) King's, 79 (C. V. Hyde 7-17) Won by 37 runs.

V. Dover College (Home) Sutton Valence, 217-5 dec. (J. R. Abbott 45, R. N. Bridger 51, A. P. Scott 50) Dover, 126-7 Drawn.

V. St. Lawrence College (Home) Sutton Valence, 84 St. Lawrence, 85-3 Lost by 7 wickets.

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V. Kent College (Home) Sutton Valence, 70 Kent College, 51 (C. V. Hyde 7-8) Won by 19 runs.

V. Cranbrook School (Home) Cranbrook, 102 (C. V . Hyde 7-32) Sutton Valence, 103-6 Won by 4 wickets.

V. M.C.C. (Home) M.C.C., 226-6 dec. (C. V . Hyde 4-62) Sutton Valence, 73 (C. V. Hyde 33) Lost by 153 runs.

V. Headmaster's X I (Home) Sutton Valence, 215-6 dec. (S. J. Bottomley 54 n.o., A. P. Scott 44, J. P. Higgins 46) Headmaster's X I , 209-9 (S. J. Bottomley 4-57) Drawn.

V. X L Club (Home) Sutton Valence, 146 (C. V . Hyde 34) X L Club, 149-9 (W. T. Addison 5-62) Lost by 1 wicket.

V. St. Edmund's School (Away) St. Edmund's, 260-9 dec. (C. V. Hyde 5-64) Sutton Valence, 173-9 (W. T. Addison 43, C . V. Hyde Drawn.

42, P. J . Higgins 34) V. Old Suttonians (Home) Sutton Valence, 202-7 dec. (S. J. Bottomley 52, A. P. Scott 37, C. V . Hyde 49 n.o.)

Old Suttonians, 206-4 Lost by 6 wickets.

2nd X I V. HoUingbourne C.C. (Away) HoOingbourne, 67 (I. D. Gorrie 5-13) Sutton Valence, 52 Lost by 15 runs.

V. King's Rochester (Home) King's Rochester, 128-7 dec. (I. D. Gorrie 5-35) Sutton Valence, 54-3 Drawn.

V. Dover College (Away) Dover College, 142-8 dec. (H. J. Blyth 4-25) Sutton Valence, 60 Lost by 82 runs.

V. St. Lawrence College (Away) St.- Lawrence College, 66 (I. D. Gorrie 4-18) Sutton Valence, 67-7 Won by 3 wickets.

V. Kent College Sutton Valence, 77 Kent College, 79-1 Lost by 9 wickets.

V. Sevenoaks School (Away) Sutton Valence 91 (C. V. Hyde 50 n.o.)

Sevenoaks, 98-4 Lost by 6 wickets.

V. Chart Sutton C.C. (Away) Chart Sutton, 163-8 dec. (K. J. Daniels 4-54) Sutton Valence, 68 Lost by 95 runs.

V. Band of Brothers (Home) Band of Brothers, 236-5 dec.

Sutton Valence, 213-9 (A. P. Scott 116, C. V. Hyde 64) Drawn.

V. Cranbrook School (Away) Cranbrook, 84 (K. J. Daniels 4-24) Sutton Valence, 50-4 Drawn.

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V. St. Edmund's School (Home) St. Edmund's, 86 (T. C. Elgood 4-28, J. C. C. Stevens 4-28) Sutton Valence, 83 (J. D. H . Rolland 31) Lost by 3 runs.

V. Bethany School (Away) Bethany, 165-4 dec.

Sutton Valence, 56 Lost by 109 runs.

3rd X I V. King's Rochester (Away) Sutton Valence, 91 (A. N. Dalton 38) King's Rochester, 93-5 Lost by 5 wickets.

V. St. Edmund's School (Away) St. Edmund's, 106 Sutton Valence, 107-9 (R. B. Taylor 33) Won by 1 wicket.

U.15 X I V. King's Canterbury Sutton Valence, 105-9 dec. (P. R. Latham 50 n.o.)

King's Canterbury, 65 Won by 40 runs.

V. King's Rochester King's Rochester, 47 (D. J. C. Weekes 4-21, D. C. F .

High 5-9) SuttonValence,49-3 Won by 7 wickets.

V. Dover College Dover College, 103 (D. C. F . High 4-33) Sutton Valence, 45 Lost by 58 runs.

V. St. Lawrence College St. Lawrence, 63 (D. N. Cleave 5-10) Sutton Valence, 67-8 Won by 2 wickets.

V. Kent College Kent College, 86 Sutton Valence, 62-8 Drawn.

V. Cranbrook School Cranbrook, 51 (E. A. H . James 5-23) Sutton Valence 52-4 Won by 6 wickets.

V. Sevenoaks School Sutton Valence, 88-9 (D. N. Cleave 35) Sevenoaks, 131 Drawn.

V. Bethany School Bethany, 46 Sutton Valence, 47-2 Won by 8 wickets.

U.14 X I V.King's Rochester Sutton Valence, 174-8 (B. A. Richardson 53, N. J .

Bardsley 35 n.o., J. C. Coulling 31) King's Rochester, 169-3 Drawn.

V. Dover College Junior School Sutton Valence, 149-5 dec. (R. B. Taylor 61 n.o.)

Dover College, 30 (N. J. Bardsley 5-31) Won by 119 runs.

V. Kent College Sutton Valence, 143-8 dec. (N. A. Clarke 34, R. B. Kent College, 117-7 Taylor 31) Drawn.

V. Hohnewood House Holmewood House, 100-9 dec. (D. N. Cleave 5-32) Sutton Valence, 28 Lost by 72 runs.

V. King's School Canterbury Sutton Valence, 105 (M. P. H. Edgley 31) King's Canterbury, 108-7 Lost by 3 wickets.

V. Cranbrook School Cranbrook, 40 (S. Fermor 6-13) Sutton Valence, 44-5 Won by 5 wickets.

V. Friar's School Friar's, 93 (B. A. Richardson 4-22) Sutton Valence, 102-7 Won by 3 wickets.

V. Sevenoaks School Sutton Valence, 166-8 dec. (B. A. Richardson 67, W. J. Westacott 35) Sevenoaks, 85 (B. A. Richardson 9-28) Won by 81 runs.

V. Friar's School Sutton Valence, 107-8 dec. (R. B. Taylor 68 n.o.)

Friar's, 40-8 Drawn.

V. King's Rochester King's Rochester, 67 Sutton Valence, 68-2 (B. A. Richardson 38 n.o.)

Won by 8 wickets.

U.13 X I V. King's Rochester King's Rochester, 73 (D. J. Pierson 6-14) Sutton Valence, 74-7 Won by 3 wickets.

V. Cranbrook School Cranbrook School, 66 (M. P. H. Edgley 6-14) Sutton Valence, 70-6 (M. P. H. Edgley 36) Won by 4 wickets.

V. Sevenoaks School Sevenoaks, 157-4 dec.

Sutton Valence, 52 Lost by 105 runs.

V. King's Rochester Sutton Valence, 74 (G. M. Sharp 34) King's Rochester, 62 (D. J . Pierson 4-9, G . M. Won by 12 runs.

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ATHLETICS Captain:

I . R. T. Hutchings

With many of the very successful 1969 Senior Athletics team having left the School last Summer, the emphasis this season has been placed on developing the talents of the younger athletes. I n terms of improvements in personal performances the season has been a highly satisfactory one, even i f match results have proved a little disappointing. Certainly the enthusiasm allied to their talents should ensure the juniors of success next year. Although the Senior team has lacked star performers, the maturity of approach displayed by Hutchings, Bott, Dalton, Madle, Speer, Sheridan, Talbot and Swaffer, made the work of M r . McCormick, M r .

Westwood and myself, engaged in running the team squads, both rewarding and enjoyable.

Having savoured the early season fine weather, and made use of our new grass track on B . M . field, we acted as hosts to Cranbrook. The Senior team recorded a good win, while the Juniors although defeated, performed creditably in spite of their lack of years and experience.

On the Upper field, a week later, the 2nd Annual Foundation Schools match for the Colonel Godfrey Trophy, proved to be the most closely contested fixture of our season. A f t e r a tense struggle during the early afternoon, with the lead changing hands a number of times, J. Gostelow of Emanuel School and the Southern Counties Junior sprint champion produced a 50 second anchor leg in the 4 x 400 metres, to enable Emanuel to retain the trophy by winning this last event.

The matches with King's School Rochester at home, and with Dover College, and Sir Roger Manwood's School at Dover, revealed our failings i n the jumping and throwing events. Nevertheless both matches were enjoyed, and nearly all members of the squad demonstrated the values of their training.

A t half-term, 14 members of the team squad travelled to Crystal Palace for the Kent A . A . A . Championships, and the personal best marks recorded by 10 of the party is testimony to the value of good facilities and intense competition.

A t the Kent Schools Championships, Hutchings won the Senior Discus title, and was unfortunate to miss selection for the A l l England Championships at Solihull. page forty

I hope that next year, with these Championships to be held at Crystal Palace, our School will again be represented in the Kent team.

Back at School, the Pentathlon, Jumping Decathlon, Throwing Triathlon and Jumping Triathlon Championships have given incentive and variation to the season's training programme. The match Pentathlon matches with St. Edmunds again proved popular and a stern test of the participants' athletic ability and fitness.

With the continued fine weather, the programme of heats and semi-finals on Monday afternoons proceeded unhindered during the first half of the term. The dry weather also gave boys in Junior forms abundant opportunities to record performances for the A . A . A . 5 Star Award Scheme. Drawing on the season's results, 50 boys gained awards of 3 stars or above. A . J. Aloof managed a 5 star which is no mean performance.

Aloof and D . A . R. Thorp were prominent performers at the Maidstone District Schools Championships, where a team of 21 Juniors competed.

A t the Duke of York's Trophy, the Senior team shpped f r o m their 1969 3rd place, to 6th, but there were few disappointments at a meeting where standards are always high. The performances of Hutchings and S. A . H . Bott in many first string events, together with Madle's sprinting, J. G. Jones's mile, Chindasilpa's hurdling, and the run of the Junior Medley relay team, \yere noteworthy.

So we came to finals of School Athletics on Upper, during which the weather held fine, and the general standards of performance indicated an abundance of latent talent, particularly in B and C divisions. On the running side. Aloof ma, Clements, Hughes, James, Madle, H . C. F. Scott, G. M . Sharp, Sheridan and Thorp caught the eye, while the jumping of Clarke, Crampton m i and Nelson, and the throwing of Daniels, Murray and Townshend augurs well for future years.

While masters and spectators adjusted to the task of thinking metric, 4 School records fell, B Shot Putt, B 200 metres. Senior Discus and the Open 1,500 metres walk. Having assisted with the timekeeping on the Saturday, M r . S. C. Wooderson kindly presented the certificates, medals and trophies. The recipients and all competitors would do well to reflect on the quiet dedication and modesty of this former World Record Holder and International Athlete.

Before next season we must endeavour to consolidate the gains of this Summer's competitions. A number of boys have established links with their local athletics

clubs; club competition and systematic Winter training can prove invaluable in developing the strength and

the

skills which make Athletics such a challenging

but

personally

satisfying activity. During

the

Winter

a

Saturday 6th June—Kent A.A.A. Championships at Crystal Palace. Results include:Junior Discus - I. R. T. Hutchings, 2nd- 38.60 metres.

Junior Javelin - A. N. Dalton, 4th - 43.80 metres.

number of field event teach-ins w i l l be arranged, with

Junior 1500 metres - G. D. Talbot, 5th - 4.16.0.

visits by Senior Coaches and Athletes, and it is hoped

Thursday 11th June—v. St. Edmund's Canterbury at Canterbury, in a Pentathlon match.

to take advantage of the meetings at

Southern Counties Winter

Crystal Palace as

well as

the

excellent

Juniors lost by 253 points.

general training facilities provided by this centre.

A.C. Senior

Colours:

I . R. T. Hutchings, D . A . Sheridan,

S. A . H . Bott, A . N . Dalton, G. D . Talbot.

Junior

Colours:

Seniors lost by 603 points.

G. T. Hughes, R. A . Crampton mi.

20 minute Paarlauf - 1st G . T. Hughes and D. Paul 6,390 metres.

2nd C. R. J.. Young and S. P. Davie 6,200 metres.

Thursday 18th June—School Training Triathlon Championships.

Senior - I. R. T. Hutchings, 1353 points.

Junior - A. P. Murray, 1210 points. and School Jumping Triathlon Championships Senior - D. A. Sheridan, 1374 points.

Junior - R. A. Crampton mi, 1036 points.

RESULTS

Saturday 20th June—Kent Schools A.A.A. Championships at Erith.

Tuesday 5th May—v. Cranbrook at Sutton Valence.

Seniors: Sutton Valence Cranbrook

124 108

Juniors: Sutton Valence Cranbrook

70 145

Tuesday

12th

May—v.

Emanuel and

Westminster

Schools at Sutton Valence.

Emanuel Sutton Valence Westminster City School

Senior Discus - I. R. T. Hutchings, 1st 40.88 metres.

City

103 95 90

Saturday 16th May—v. Dover College and Sir Roger Manwood's School at Dover.

Seniors Dover College Sutton Valence Sir Roger Manwood's

120 93 83

Juniors: Dover College Sir Roger Manwood's Sutton Valence

130 95 69

Tuesday 19th May—Senior Jumping Decathlon.

1st I . R. T. Hutchings, 608 points.

Thursday 21st May—Junior Jumping Decathlon.

1st R. A. Crampton, 594 points.

Saturday 23rd May—Pentathlon Championships.

Seniors: 1st S. A. H. Bott 2529 points 2nd D. A. Sheridan 2377 points 2023 points 3rd G. D. Talbot Juniors: 1st N. D. Nelson 1787 points 2nd D. A. Thorp 1694 points 3rd R. A. J. Mansell 1523 points Monday 1st June—v. King's School Rochester at Sutton Valence.

Senior: Sutton Valence 57 King's School Rochester 95 Juniors: Sutton Valence 52 King's School Rochester 101

Saturday 27th June—Maidstone District Schools Championships at Oakwood Park. Results include:Intermediate lOOm and 200m. D. A. R. Thorp 2nd in 11.7 and 23.7 Intermediate 1500m. G . T. Hughes, 2nd in 4.36.4.

Junior 100m and 200m A. J. Aloof 2nd in 12.2 and 25.0.

Saturday 27th June—Duke of York's Trophy at Dover.

Winners Duke of York's R.M.S. 307 2nd Dover College 277 3rd King's Rochester 267 4th St. Edmund's 240 5th St. Lawrence College 234 6th Sutton Valence 217 7th Sir Roger Manwood's 201 8th Chatham House 164 Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th June and Saturday 4th J u l y Athletics Finals.

Inter House Cup - Founders.

Relays Cup - Lambe's.

Junior House Shield - Bennett (A-K).

Junior House Relay Cup - Bennett (L-S).

A.C.

TENNIS Captain: R. E . Woolveridge Secretary: N . R. T. Smith I n some ways this has been a disappointing season.

A large number of Senior boys who opted for Tennis did not play nearly so regularly as they might have done; it would be a pity if choosing tennis were no more page forty-one

than an excuse for not playing cricket. The grass courts stood up pretty well to the amount they were used but the long dry spells inevitably brought large bare patches - and complaints; it was noticeable though that there was far less readiness than in past seasons to do all the work on them that was needed. Thirdly, the match results were not as good as they might have been. I t was realised f r o m the start that the team would not be as strong as in recent years but, even so, with more concentration and determination three of the matches lost could have been won. Only against Sevenoaks who had a particularly strong team was there no chance of victory.

The attempt to make two pairs out of Woolveridge and Smith was dropped after two matches and thereafter they played together. I n most of their subsequent matches they were not really pressed but only against the Kent College first pair did they play up to their capacity. Harrison and Mclver improved considerably as the season went on and so did Bott and Walker, the third pair. Walker should be in the team f o r some years to come and if he can learn to cut down his ration of over optimistic strokes, he could become a very useful player. As for Bott, the idea of his acing his redoubtable Sevenoaks opponents with successive deliveries would have been unthinkable at the start of the term.

WIMBLEDON We broke new ground this year by entering for the Clarke Cup in the week before the Youll Cup Competition. This is run by the Boys School L . T . A . at Wimbledon and takes the form of two singles with a deciding doubles i f necessary. Unfortunately Woolveridge and Smith were not on their best form and we were put out

by Stowe without much trouble.

I n the Youll Cup we played rather unconvincing tennis in the first round against Westminster but it was just about good enough to win. Against Repton in the second round, Woolveridge and Smith were on much better form and won a good match. The second pair, Harrison and Mclver, had their chances, especially i n the first set which we lost 11-13, but were not quite steady enough. So the tie went to a single and Woolveridge found his opponent too forceful for him.

Meanwhile, the Thomas Bowl pair. Walker and Rolland, fought their way through two rounds, beating Bedford and Aldenham quite comfortably before losing to Kent College. This was a good performance, especially by Rolland who is better known as a cricketer.

A.R.D.

To balance disappointment with the Seniors, there was a good deal of enthusiasm and promise among the Juniors. A n innovation was a match against Friar's School which was very much enjoyed.

A.R.D. Colours: R. E. Woolveridge, N . R. T. Smith, N .

G. Harrison.

Also played: A. H . Mclver, J. H . H . Bott. W. M .

Walker, R. M . Gray.

RESULTS May 9 May 19 May 23 May 28 May 30 June 2 June 9 June 13 June 18 June 27

v. v. v. v. v.

V. V. V. V. v.

King's School Rochester Eastbourne College St. Edmund's School Kent College Cranbrook School King's School Canterbury St. Lawrence College Sevenoaks School Dover College Old Sultonians

Won 6\-2i Lost 3 i - 5 i Won 5 i - 3 i Lost 3i-5i Won 6i-2i Lost 4-5 Won 5 f - 3 i Lost 2-7 Won 7 i - U Won 4-3

SCHOOL T O U R N A M E N T WINNERS: Senior Singles: R. E . Woolveridge.

Senior Doubles: R. E . Woolveridge and N. G . Harrison.

Junior Singles: W. M. Walker.

Junior Doubles: W. M. Walker and W. G . Wunder.

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SWIMMING Captain: Hon.

D . H . Cant

Secretary:

B. M . Pratt

The Swimming Team was not successful this season, in fact we only won one match - yet there is still hope.

The Juniors are promising: M . J. S. Jones, J. M .

Luckham-Down, and R. E. Stewart all gained records in the finals at the end of term, and the Junior School as a whole is showing great enthusiasm for the sport largely a result of the new system of timing which has replaced heats. A n d yet, the "Have Your Time Established System" will not bring us victories i n the i m mediate future, only the emergence of fresh talent and better training facilities will do that.

Nevertheless, many thanks to B . Pratt, I . Kool and A . Zarephe, who all thoroughly deserved their colours, and to M r . Penman f o r his tremendous hard work in training and organisation.

INTER-HOUSE RESULTS

RESULTS

I N T E R - H O U S E C H A L L E N G E CUP SCHOOL M A T C H E S

Won by Lambe's.

V. Westminster School V. King's Rochester

- Won - Lost

V. St. Lawrence College - Lost V. King's Canterbury

- Lost

I N T E R - H O U S E R E L A Y S CUP Won by Lambe's.

I N T E R - H O U S E W A T E R POLO CUP Won by Lambe's.

JUNIOR HOUSE R E L A Y S CUP Won by Bennett's B. JUNIOR HOUSE C H A L L E N G E CUP Won by Bennett's A.

L E T T E R S TO T H E EDITOR Tlie

School

Dear Sir, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to everyone for the most generous gift so kindly sent to me on my retirement from the school. I am deeply grateful to all.

Sutton Valence holds many happy memories for me.

Yours sincerely,

This season (1969/70) the organisation of O.S. rugby was taken over by Andrew Dixon who has already captained us in two very enjoyable games. We look forward to many more under his leadership.

We aim to have four Sunday games a season and Andrew would be very pleased to have names of O.S. wishing to play. Please contact him at this address: 152, Wickham Way, Beckenham, Kent, Telephone: 01-650 2678.

Yours faithfully.

Barbara Gorman.

Hope Cottage, Sittingbourne, Kent.

Richard D . Mant.

1, Hurst Way, South Croydon, CR2 7AP. Surrey.

May 31, 1970.

TIxe Editor Dear Sir, May I make use of the columns in the Suttonian to mention Old Suttonian Rugby Football?

In the 1961/62 season O.S. Rugby was rejuvenated and got off to a most successful start when an O.S. team entered the Esher R.F.C. Seven-a-side Tournament and disposed of several club teams before losing narrowly to R . M . A . Sandhurst. Since that date, as many O.S. know, we have had a series of most enjoyable Sunday games against clubs such as Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Maidstone and all this has been due to the efforts of David Prentice who has organised the O.S. sides over the last nine years. I am sure I speak for the many O.S. rugby players when I say how grateful we are to David for having provided us with these opportunities of playing together and representing the O.S.A.

The

Editor

Dear Sir, Only now that I am back in this country after a year at American college can I properly assess what I got out of my time spent there.

The complete change in environment altered many of my opinions and values, which I held, I feel, as a result of the necessarily limited life I led while at school.

From living with a cross-section of American student life, I saw from a different point of view the main social issues of the country, viz, that, in the opinion of most students, the war in Vietnam is wrong, and they feel that nothing like enough is being done to stop it. The demonstrations have become violent. I believe, because when peaceful all that happened was that Agnew and page

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Nixon, to name but two, just called us names. This pushed the students to exasperation and despair and then into the hands of the radicals. The result has been violent demonstrations, ending in the murder of four students by national guardsmen at Kent State Ohio.

I n addition to the effect it had on my views, the year was a great success as an experience - for example: meeting varied types of people whilst hitching, especially in the Southern States, such as Georgia, where I was treated as a member of the Easy Rider cost.

After the usually polite and helpful English bobby, the American police are frightening, principally because they themselves are frightened and tend to resort to force as a means of making their authority felt.

A l l in all it was truly worthwhile and anyone given the chance of an E.S.V. exchange or suchlike, should jump at it.

What can one say about the colour problem except that it is drastic and looks like getting worse unless headway is made soon.

OLD SUTTONIAN NOTES G. T. Davies (1923, W.) has returned to U.K. after many years as an accountant in Kenya. He now lives near Chichester and is still practising.

D. H . Clarke (1941, L . & W.) has regained touch with the School as a result of the notice in Times & Telegraph last March. He is a medical practitioner in Coulsdon.

B. S. Berting (1940, L.) gave us a corrected address and his news f r o m British Columbia. He was interested to read that his contemporaries J. G. Bott (1942, L . & W.), P. Collenette (1940, L . & M . ) and K . Stevens (1943, F.) all had sons at the School. Bryan's two sons are baseball and soccer players in Vancouver.

A . M . Cooper (1945, M.) has moved f r o m Bristol to Amersham and is now working in London as Chief Technical Officer of the National House-Builders Registration Council with responsibility for the whole of U.K., not only South-West England as before.

Yours ever, Chris Scragg (O.S.).

R. W. Baker (1962, M . ) took his degree in Forestry at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, and has now emigrated to Canada. He now works for the Taka Logging Company, at Prince George, British Columbia.

R. G. Newbury (1930, W.) has moved to Western Australia living in Dranilla, Nr. Perth.

R. S. Smeed (1952, F.) has left the Police Force and is now in Industrial Security with Canada D r y (U.K.) L t d . He is based at Crayford, Kent, but travels widely in U.K. and Channel Islands.

R. G. C. Brown (1956, F.) who went to Wellington College after leaving Sutton Valence is now working for Price, Waterhouse, Peat and Co. (Accountants) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He asks that O.S. passing through that city will look him up.

T. O. R. Shaw (1959, F.) was Electrical Officer in the Submarine, H.M.S. Aeneas in May but expected to be posted to H.M.S. Submarine Walrus in June.

Geoffrey Pember (1926, W.) has continued his series of gifts to the Library with Volume I I of Railway Design - to follow his previous gifts of Volume I and other Railway Literature. He tells us that there are further improvements due for 1972-1973 at his Technical College - East H a m - so he expects to have plenty of Planning to do in future.

J. W. Ireland (Master 1950 to 1965) left England in May to take up the Headmastership of a school in Nigeria.

M . P. Strange (1963, M.) is now studying for Ph.D. at Marine Science Laboratories, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, and hopes to submit his thesis in September.

R. M . F. Kojecky (1961, L.) has gone to work for the British Council in Tokyo. His address is given under O.S. Overseas.

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C. R. Wampach (1939, W.) has finished his "Tour" with the Gurkhas i n Nepal and will be in U . K . for a few months before going to Gibraltar i n March 1971.

R. D . Hole (1921-1925, W.) is retiring at the end of the Summer Term, 1970, after teaching at Monkton Combe School since 1934. He went to Emmanuel College Cambridge f r o m Sutton Valence in 1927 and on "going down" taught at Seaford College for four years.

A f t e r that it was Monkton all the time. He was a Housemaster f r o m 1937 to 1967 and Second Master f r o m 1958 to 1970. He served i n the C.C.F. f r o m 19401957, mostly as 2nd i/c but commanded for one year.

His chief extra-mural work was being in charge of Rowing f r o m 1938 to 1956. During the post war Olympic Games five Monktonians were Olympic oarsmen at the same time. I n a letter he wrote "This is becoming a trumpet, so I stop." The writer of these notes has been lucky enough to read the History of Monkton Combe, pubHshed i n its Centenary year, 1968. Dick Hole did a lot more than coach oarsmen and must have been a strong pillar on which others could lean. Now he retires to his home town, Guildford, and hopes to continue part time teaching. We wish him a happy retirement and are very proud that he was a boy here, long ago.

N . T . Richards (1967, F.) has recovered f r o m his road accident of two years ago and is now working f o r a degree i n Applied Biology at the Central Veterinary Laboratory. A t week ends he plays cricket for Weybridge and tells us that he has managed to get into their 1st X I . He has also taken up umpiring at Hockey which he enjoyed and also coached the Brunei Ladies X I which he says he enjoyed even more.

G. H . Haggis (1940, L . & M . ) has emigrated to Canada where he is working i n the Cell Biology Institution which is in the Canadian Department of Agriculture i n Ottawa, Ontario. Previously he had been working on molecular Biology i n Edinburgh.

R B. Leonard (1957, L . & M . ) has been promoted to Major and now commands 233 Signal Squadron, Royal Signals, stationed in Northern Ireland.

Captain H . J. Lee (1935, W.) now a Governor, was one of the team f r o m Vickers Ltd., which gained a ÂŁ30 million contract to build two guided missile destroyers for the Argentinian Navy.

The Annual Inspection of the C.C.F. took place on Wednesday, 27th May when the Inspecting OflBcer was

Major General P. F. Claxton, O.B.E., B.A., Transport Officer in Chief (Army) (1933, M . ) .

This takes a bit of believing, but three O.S. are working f o r different firms i n the same building in Johannesburg - Norwich Union Building, 91, Commissioner Street. They are B. Macdonald (1961, W.), (S.A. Shiploaders Pty., Box 2863); R. J. M . Radford (1956, M . ) , (Cooper Bros. & Co., Box 2536); and N . B .

S. Harris (1961, W.), (Dunlop Heywood Pty., Box 342).

For good measure Bruce Macdonald met his fagmaster, D . Fenton (1957, W.), who was on a business trip to Johannesburg.

J. C. Wyatt (1931, M . ) writing from P. 6 . Box 3103, Cape Town, tells us that he has recently been appointed a Consultant in Preventive Medicine and is the Assistant Medical Officer of Health in Cape Town.

When the R.N., in which he was a surgeon commander, gave up having a Headquarters there Wyatt agreed to assist them medically if the need arose, httle thinking that shortly afterwards the Suez Canal would be closed and that there would be a procession of R . N . ships calling in and that each one of them would have a problem. However the Consultants in Cape Town are very co-operative and see the problems at short notice, so that there is not too much interference with his normal work.

We hear f r o m former Headmaster C. R. Evers that his work at Pendley Manor at Hertfordshire Adult Education Centre is prospering and continuous but he has again been asked to take part i n the "Old Stagers" productions during Canterbury Cricket Week - This year Kent C.C. celebrate its Centenary. Two of his sons have been doing social work overseas. John interrupted his medical studies at St. Thomas' Hospital to do a year with V.S.O. to give instruction in hygiene, birth control and agricultural matters at a community centre at Camilla in East Pakistan. Simon also did a year's teaching at a R.C. coeducational school in Lesotho where he taught English, Mathematics, Woodwork, Choir and a recorder group, finding time also to produce "Julius Caesar." This last shows the effects of heredity and environment!

R. M . Warrick (1929, W.) is now Pharmacist at Gladstone Hospital, Queensland. Gladstone is the terminal of the newest railway line in Queensland, bringing coal f r o m the recently opened mine at Moura and bulk grain from Theodore, his home town. Recently he did some research for the muniment room at a town called Charleville, Queensland, where A . K .

Brook (1940, M . ) R.A.F. was the only war casualty. He page torty-flve

crashed his plane at that town in 1944 and the people of Charleville erected a drinking fountain in his memory. Warrick obtained a copy of the inscription on the fountain and also a photograph of it.

The Kent Messenger of 5th June contained an article on J. C. Allwood (1959) who now lives in Ightham Kent, and the Zambian Pavilion he designed for "Expo 7 0 " at Osaka. There was also a photograph of the Pavilion on the exterior of which Zambian designs are a feature. Allwood is one of the few designers who specialise in the Exhibition field - he was a member of the team which designed the Ontario pavihon at "Expo '67" in Montreal - and he is at present working on the design of the permanent "Churchill Memorial Exhibition" to be built by the Sultan of Brunei. The " K . M . " mentioned that Allwood was at Sutton Valence.

Julian C. Lovelock (1967, W.) now at University of East Angha is one of a group of students there who have launched a campaign to clean up the "scruffy" image of University students. I n an article in the Times Educational Supplement he says:- "This is not a snobbish campaign although a lot of Students think so.

We want people to see us about in our gowns, designed

by Cecil Beaton, because we are proud to be at University. A lot of students believe that they should be dirty and scruffy while at University and it's this image we are trying to break."

M . H . de Lisle (Master, 1950) is now Headmaster of St. Martin's College, Johannesburg.

J. L . Sharpe (1956, M.) has written from Monaco telling of his work as a solicitor in The Principality and neighbouring France. I t is, of course, vastly different from that of a solicitor in U.K. M . J. Scott (1961, L.) graduated at Edinburgh as M.A. in 1964. He was President of his Hall of Residence (Holland House) in his last year. He is now practising as a Chartered Accountant in London.

N . R. Collins (1962, M.) graduated M.Sc. at Southampton University in Autumn 1969. He now has a post with the Scottish Marine Biological Association in Edinburgh, and is a member of a team working on the distribution of plankton in the North Sea and off the West Coast of Scotland. He became a Sub Aqua fanatic at Southampton - a skill which can be used in his work. Since going to Scotland he has also taken up skiing - snow in the Winter, water in the Summer.

Congratulations on the degree.

C. A . Rennie (1935, M.) has been appointed Director of the Nuclear Power and Reactor Division of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna and will be in that city for two years f r o m July 14th (c/o I.A.E.A., Box 645, A-1011, Vienna, Austria).

N . P. Watkins (1963, L.) has passed all his Law Examinations at the first attempt and has been offered a minor partnership in the firm to which he was articled.

F. D . de B. Ho veil (1958, L.) has moved from Yorkshire to Scotland and is now working on a Research Farm near Aberdeen.

P. L . Vinson (1955, M.) has gone to Australia. His address is c/o Friends Provident Group, 70, Pitt Street.

Sydney, N.S.W. 2001.

EXAMINATION

RESULTS

We know of the following and v.'ould very much appreciate details from any other O.S. who have been taking Finals this Summer. •P. A . Wills (1967, F.) Reading University. CI. I I Div. 2.

R. N . Harvey (1969, L.) will start to read English for a B.A. degree in the University of the West Indies in October 1970. He will enter the same Hall as James (1968, L.) and Ricky Cant (1964, L.) both of whom he sees regularly.

D. F. Moss-Gibbons (1967, F.) Bede Coll., Durham University. Mathematics CI. I I Div. I . Now goes to Oxford to read for Diploma of Education after which he hopes to take an Instructorship in Royal Navy.

A . T. G. Smith (1959, F.) has returned from his agricultural work with V.S.O. in Tanzania. He is at present attending the London Bible College, reading for a University Diploma in Theology.

M . J. R. Sealey (1965, C.) gained a CI. I I div. I degree in Sociology in June at Sheffield University and also played regularly for the University at both Hockey and Tennis. His future career is to be in the banking world.

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M . W. Miles (1968, C.) who is at Magdalene College.

Cambridge, gained First Class Honours in Part I of the Mathematical Tripos in June 1970. He was also awarded a college prize for his work.

BIRTHS B A T E M A N . — O n 14th July, 1969 at Cuckfield, Sussex, to Sue (nee Chalcraft) and Capt. Giles Bateman (1956, M . ) , The Queens Regt., a son, Noel Christopher POSGATE.—On 5th January, 1969, to Margaret wife of Peter R. Posgate (1960, F.) a second son, Matthew Peter.

MARRIAGES GREENER—CAMERON-SWAN.—On 7th June, 1969 Richard Greener (1962. F.) to Christine CameronSwan.

NICKOLDS—HUDSON.—On 19th July, 1969, at the Church of St. John, Baptist, West Wickham, Clive Nickolds (1964, M . ) to Sheila Hudson. N . R. Barnes (1965, M . ) was best man, Philip Hewitt (1965, C.) was an Usher and further O.S. support came f r o m James Thompson (1965, C ) .

H A R V E Y — M I T C H E L L . — O n 24th May, 1969, at Easington, Co. Durham, Julian Edmund Harvey (1960, F.) son of the late L . N . Harvey (Master 1923 to 1965) to Daphne Elizabeth Mitchell. The Harveys now live in Co. Durham.

S M A L L M A N . — O n 25th A p r i l , 1969, in the City Hospital Belfast, to Bernadette, wife of M . A . M .

Smallman (1961, W.) a daughter, Margaret Helen Monaghan.

M A R S H — P E R C I V A L . — O n 6th September, 1969, at A l l Soul's, Langham Place, Brian Marsh (1958, L.) to Susan Mary Percival. Several O.S. were in attendance including T. E. Morgan (1959, W.), N . L .

Sarony (1958, M.) and E. G. Capon (1958, L . ) .

ERICSON.—To Paula, wife of Carl Ericson (E.S.U. 1959, M . ) on 29th August, 1969, a daughter, Catherine.

S W I F T — C A L L A G H A N . — O n 2nd August, 1969, at Henny, John Campbell Swift (1955, L.) to Jill Heather Callaghan of Melbourne, Australia.

TOWNER.—On 18th January, 1970, to Nicola (nee Morling), wife of J. M . Towner (1957, L . ) , a son, Jeremy John, a brother for Philippa and Sara.

F O R D — M I T C H E L L . — I n Australia on 24th June, 1967, Adrian R. Ford (1964) to Ehzabeth, daughter of M r . and Mrs. Mitchell of Tarramurra, New South Wales, Australia.

V I B E R T . — O n 15th February, 1970 at Jersey Maternity Hospital, to Hazel (nee Stanleigh), House Matron Westminster House, and Brian Vibert (Master 1960 to 1968), a son, Christopher Brian.

B E L H A M . — O n 13th May, 1969, to Elizabeth (nee Hamilton) wife of D . C. E. R. Belham (1939, W.) a son, Mark Ronald Downing.

PEARSON.—On 21st February, 1970, to Jill, wife of Francis G. Pearson (1945, F.) a son, Nigel Francis, a brother for Carolyn Jane.

H A L E . — O n 9th March, 1970 to Rosemary (nee Murray, wife of G. Keith Hale (1940. W.) a daughter, Belinda Louise, a sister for Keith and Amanda.

HUGHES.—On A p r i l 23rd, 1970 to Sandra, wife of Arthur J. Hughes (1960, F.) a son, Philip Gordon James, a brother for Sandra.

M O L Y N E U X — C U F F L I N . — O n 21st August, 1968, at Sidcup, David John Molyneux (1964, C.) to Angola Cufflin.

S M A L L M A N — M O N A G H A N . — O n 16th July, 1968, at A l l Saints Roman Catholic Church, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Michael A . M . Smallman (1961, W.) to Bernadette, daughter of M r . and Mrs. Monaghan of Ballymena.

M E D W A Y — N Y M A N . — O n 1st November, 1969, at Christchurch Priory, Hants., Paul Medway (1965, C.) to Vivienne Nyman at Bournemouth.

WATERS—HOOKER.—On 28th March, 1970, at Headcom Parish Church, Graham Howard Waters brother of J. P. Waters (1946) and D . A . Waters (1949), (1962, B. & W.) to Susan Elizabeth, daughter of M r . & Mrs. Roy Hooker of Headcorn. page

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EDWARDS—RUDDOCK.—On 21st May, 1970. at St. John. Baptist Church. Loughton, Essex, Leslie C. Edwards (1961, L.) to Angela Carol, younger daughter of M r . and Mrs. Leslie Ruddock.

H A R V E Y — B E L T O N . — O n 2nd August, 1969. at A l l Saints' Church. Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea, George Richard Ashwin Harvey (1952. M . ) to Diana Belton.

SEALEY—PRENTICE.—On 19th July 1969 at St. Andrew's Church, Tichborne. Hants., Martin J. R. Sealey (1965, C.) to Elizabeth S. C. Prentice. M . R. Smith (1966, M . ) was best man and also present were C. N . Langrick (1965, C ) , M . G. F. Hudson (1964, C.) and I . H . J. M . Grimshaw (1967, C ) .

S C O T T — M A R S H A L L . — O n Saturday, 10th May 1969 at the Church of the Holy Rood, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, Michael J. Scott (1961, L.) to Marie Suzette Marshall.

D O R A N — W I L K I N S . — O n 14th May 1966 at Denham.

Parish Church. Robin P. Doran (1961. W.) to Rosemary Wilkins.

DEATHS We announce with regret the deaths of the following: ROBINSON.—On 27th August, 1969. at St. Mary's Hospital, after a long illness. Terence Robinson (1919. M . & W.) at the age of 69.

SIMMONS.—On Saturday. 4th October. 1969, at his daughter's home in Bury St. Edmunds, after a long illness, Leonard Francis Simmons (1920, M . ) brother of G. P., H . J. and P. Simmons all of St. Margaret's House.

GOSLING.—In August. 1968. William R. Gosling (1910. L.) C.M.G., O.B.E., late of the Colonial Service.

SIMMONS.—On 17th February, 1969. Hugh James Simmons (1925. L . & W.) brother of L . F.. G. P. and P. Simmons all of St. Margaret's House.

WICKENS.—On Sunday. 9th November, 1969, at his home in Hollingbourne, Raymond Marshall Wickens (1913. F.) after a long ilkess. pagfe torty-elght

W A L L I S . — I n an airline disaster on 22nd November, 1969, near Lagos. First Officer J. P. Wallis (1957.

L . & F.) aged 30. who was one of the aircrew. We ' greatly regret the death of this young man who was an East African Airlines Pilot and also a regular visitor to the School when on leave. We also send our condolences to his parents and widow.

B E N T L E Y . — O n 7th December, 1969. in his home at Sutton Valence, Norman Priestley Bentley. Master at Sutton Valence f r o m 1921 to 1964, aged 70. His influence w i l l have been felt by about 2.000 Suttonians during the years he taught Latin, coached and refereed Rugby, took parties of boys to the Lakes. Austria, Wales and elsewhere during the holidays and was Second Master f r o m 1943 until his retirement. Those on the staff who worked with him will remember the good he did in the Common Room.

H A D D A W A Y . — A l s o on 7th December. 1969, 'Charlie' Haddaway, gardener and later porter i n St. Margaret's House for 30 years. He had been i l l for a long time. Ex members of St. Margaret's w i l l remember his energetic and cheerful way of getting things done. We send our condolences to his family.

H A Y W O O D . — O n 9th January. 1970, in California.

George Barnett Haywood (1911, L . ) , father of R. Haywood (1939, L . ) . M r . Haywood had been a regular correspondent with the School and had visited it several times since the war. Although he had lived in California for many years, he retained his British citizenship. He was Adjutant of the "Beverly Hills Post" of the Canadian Legion and his nickname among his American friends was "John Bull." During the 1914-19 War he served with the 5th King's Liverpool Regt.

The Haywoods have been hospitable to several O.S. who were E.S.U. Students at American Schools when they took their "Summer T r i p round the States." Mrs. Haywood asks that these visits should not cease — she says she has plenty of room in the house and many other friends to enjoy entertaining them.

Her address is:- Mrs. Maureen P. Haywood, 5800 Ranchito Avenue, Van Nuys, California 91401.

U.S.A. D E R R I C K . — O n Wednesday. 11th March, 1970, at the age of 80 in Pembury Hospital. Albert Byrne Derrick (Master 1926 to 1955). Byrne Derrick came to Sutton Valence in 1926 to take over the Enghsh Department.

I t was not long before he started the series of School

Plays, which have gone on uninterruptedly ever since, firstly in collaboration with W. G. Garrad and later with H . C. FrankHn (David Franklin). These were invariably successful and enjoyed by both players and their audiences. That this was so was due in large measure to Byrne's efforts.

I n 1934 he took over the control of Day boys f r o m A . E. Rowles and guided them through the ups and downs of the War years before handing over in 1949. His next work was as Housemaster of Holdgate House until 1952 when he went to live in his home at Narrowfield on the Chart Sutton Road. He continued teaching at the School until his retirement and was a frequent visitor to the School and Common Room after this.

He was a Co-Founder of the Tuck Shop many years ago. Treasurer of his Parish Council, a keeper of bees and maker of mead, and despite the handicap of a wound in the 1914-1918 War a keen and crafty player of Tennis and Badminton. His Bridge playing brought him many friends in and around Sutton Valence.

SKINNER.—On Friday, 10th A p r i l , 1970, after an accident at his farm. John William Skinner (Jack) (1919, F.) aged 66. Jack Skinner was a good friend to the School and for well over 40 years allowed us to use his ground for Cross Country runs. Steeple Chases, Scout Camps and other things. We thank him and his family for their kindness to us and mourn with them a good friend of the School.

D E R R I C K . — O n Saturday, 30th May, 1970, after an operation, Frederick Peter Byrne Derrick (1938, F.) son of the late A . B. Derrick (Master 1928 to 1955) and Mrs. N . Derrick of Sutton Valence. Coming so soon after the death of her husband this was a sad blow to Mrs. Derrick to whom we otfer our sympathy.

GASCOIGNE-SMITH.—At the Provincial Hospital, Port Elizabeth, R.S.A., on Monday, 25th May, 1970, Sydney Frederick Gascoigne-Smith, aged 70 (1917, M.). He had been a master at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown, South Africa, f r o m 1925 until his retirement in 1968. his subjects bemg Classics which later changed to book keeping. He was a housemaster and also coached cricket at Grahamstown, and on his last visit to U . K . about four years ago visited the School.

T H O R N H I L L . — O n 24th June, 1970, peacefully, after months of illness, John (Jack) A . Thornhill (1900, L.) m his 87th year. Jack Thornhill was the last of the first generation of Thornhills who were at Sutton Valence. His brothers, sons, nephews and great nephew made a total of 10 Suttonians - a number only exceeded by the 11 Hodgsons with whom they were connected by marriage. Jack was a keen supporter of the school and took part in many of the earlier cricket weeks.

OLD SUTTONIANS ASSOCIATION Names and addresses of ofiSdals:

Hon. Secretary: R. G. STUBBLEFIELD. 3/4, Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, W.C.2.

Hon. Treasurer: I . A . D . L Y L E .

Rose Cottage, Windmill Road, Weald, Sevenoaks, Kent and 62, Cannon Street, E.C.4.

Hon. Keeper of Records: W. H . B L A X L A N D .

1, Fairlawns, Elm Park Road, Pinner, Middlesex.

Hon. Dinner Secretary: I . F. K A Y .

73, Bush Hill Road, London, N.21.

Addresses of O.S. U p to date lists are kept by the Hon. Treasurer, The Hon. Keeper of Records, The School Office at Sutton Valence and E. A . Craven, c/o Sutton Valence School. These w i l l always furnish addresses of members of O.S.A. or forward letters to them.

A printed list of members is N O T bemg published on (a) grounds of expense and (b) the constant changing of addresses of members with the consequence that a list would be inaccurate even before it left the printers.

I n this context members of O.S.A. are urged to let one of these "List Holders" know of any moves they may make. I t is distressing to have communications returned marked "Unknown," "Gone away" and so on.

A t the time of writing there are 155 gaps in a list of about 1,600. page

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O.S. CONJURERS The annual reunion was held in November, 1969, when M r . Bates and five members from the School Conjuring Club attended an " A t Home" at the Magic Circle headquarters in London. O.S. attending were Peter James, Paul Murrells and Michael Candy. These events are evenings of entertainment devoted to magical history and performance, presented for parties from organisations such as Rotaries, Townswomen's Guilds.

Conservative Associations, Chambers of Commerce, etc. Applications from anyone interested will be welcome.

The writer wishes to point out that the report in the last "Suttonian" that the 1968 Reunion was cancelled was not strictly correct. School Conjuring Club attendance was cancelled owing to inclement weather conditions, except for one member with whom contact was not established, and who did in fact attend!

The only O.S. to attend was the writer, who will be pleased to send details of the 1970 Reunion, probably to be held in the autumn, to anyone interested.

Michael Candy, 9, Warren Close, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 2AJ.

The Autumn Meeting will be held at Ashdown Forest Golfing Society's course on 25th October.

There is a plea from the secretary for more members especially from O.S. who have left in the past five years. He is very willing to put people on his waiting list without subscription until they attend a meeting.

There is no need to be an expert player; a number of indifferent performers find the meetings most enjoyable. ( I can vouch for this. A.R.D.).

Anyone interested please write to the secretary at Bruins, Wythwood, Haywards Heath, Sussex.

O.S. FIVES This was ahother enjoyable season with seven matches being played in all - three in the Michaelmas term, and four in the Lent term. Old Suttonians who would like to play Sunday fives during the coming season whether in matches or not ( I am quite prepared to organise non-competitive mornings or afternoons if there is a sufficient demand for them) should contact me at the School in good time. The first match is likely to be in November against the Old Tonbridgians at Tonbridge.

M.F.B.

O.S. GOLFING SOCIETY President: Peter Grafton Captain: Alex Knight Secretary: Peter de Pinna On 31st May we held the Spring Meeting at Ashford.

Fourteen members and two boys from the School took part.

Alex Knight won the Morrish Cup with 35 Stableford points followed by Tony Perkins with 34 points.

I n the afternoon Richard Horn won another Stableford competition with 37 points, the runner-up being Alex Knight with 36 points.

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O.S. FIXTURES WINTER 1970-71 Rugby V . the School followed by Supper in the Refectory, Saturday, 12th December, at 2.30 p.m. O.S. wishing to be present in A N Y capacity are asked to write to E. A . Craven c/o Sutton Valence School W I T H OUT W A I T I N G FOR A PERSONAL I N V I T A T I O N .

In addition P L A Y E R S are asked to give the name of their Club, team for which they play and position on the field. O.S. referees are also required.

O.S. Sunday Rugby

Captain: A. W. Dixon, 152, Wickham Way, Beckenham, Kent. Tel. No. Beckenham 01-650-2678.

O.S. Sunday Hockey

Captain: R. Memmott, 5, Church Close, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent. Tel. Nos. Home: Brenchley 2885.

Office: Maidstone 55631.

Fixtures already arranged are:Sunday, 8th November, v. Old Merchant Taylors, at Durrani, Croxley Green, Herts. 2.45 p.m.

Sunday, 29th November, v. Russets, at Marden. 2.30 p.m.

O.S. Sunday Fives

Captain: M . F. Beaman, c/o Sutton Valence School, Maidstone, Kent. Tel. Nos. Home: Sutton Valence 2278.

Common Room: Sutton Valence.

Fixtures already arranged are:Sunday, 6th December, v. U.C.S. Old Boys at Sutton Valence, 2.30 p.m.

Sunday, 13th December, v. The School at Sutton Valence.

To be arranged: v. Old Tonbridgians at Tonbridge.

Old Suttonians wishing to take part in any of the activities mentioned above should write direct (in the first instance) to the official concerned without waiting for a personal invitation.

R. W. Baker, Apt. 205, Jubilee Apts., 559, Freeman, Prince George, B.C., Canada.

R. G. C. Brown (1956, F.) c/o Price Waterhouse, Peate & Co., Caixa Postal 949-ZCOO, Rio de Janeko.

Brazil.

J. V . Boys (1925, W.) 1540, Rockland Avenue, Victoria, B.C., Canada.

J. C. Swift, c/o Everitt s/s Corp, 4, Government Place North, P.O. Box 25, Calcutta, India.

D . C. Murray (1960, L.) Newsletter returned f r o m Canada.

R. M . F. Kojecky, c/o The British Council, Suzaki Bdgs., 13, Samon-Cho, Shenjuku-Ku, Tokyo 16, Japan.

G. H . Haggis (1942, M . ) c/o Cell Biology Unit, Canadian Dept. of Agriculture, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Dr. J. C. Wyatt (1931, M . ) Box 3103, Capetown, R.S.A.

CHANGES IN ADDRESS OF O.S. OVERSEAS G. T. Da vies (1923, W.) has returned to U . K . f r o m Kenya.

R. M . Warrick, c/o Gen. Hospital, Gladstone, 4860.

Queensland, Australia.

N . B. S. Harris, c/o Dunlop HeywoQd & Co., Box 342, 91, Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, R.S.A.

B. S. Berting (correction) 14835, 103rd Avenue, Surrey, B.C., Canada.

1st X V R U G B Y F I X T U R E S 1970

R. J. M . Radford c/o Cooper Bros, and Co., Box 2536, 91, Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, R.S.A. G. Hakimnejad. 107, Jamshidabad Road, Tehran, Iran.

J. W. Patterson, 5, Wickham Street, Morningside 4170, Queensland, Australia.

R. G. Newbury, 19. Malba Crescent, Dranilla, Western Australia.

G. R. A . Harvey, c/o Sierra Leone Selection Trust (Private M a i l Bag), Yengema. Sierra Leone, W. Africa.

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13th October 20th October 24th October 7th November 10th November 14th November

Tuesday 17th November Saturday, 21st November Thursday 10th December Saturday 12th December

Tonbridge Club Colts Cranbrook School Sir Roger Manwood's School Kent College Caterham School Dover College Sevenoaks School Hustpierpoint College Duke of York's R.M.S. St. Lawrence College King's School, Rochester Emanuel School Old Suttonians

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