Old Cryptians 1937-1960 by The Crypt School

-RULES OF Tiki OLD GlAriIANv, CLUB.

The Club shall be composed of Old Boys of the Crypt SchoolGloucester, and past or present Masters of the School and shall be called ’’The Old C rypt 1 ans ’ C lub” •

The Committee in their discretion may, and upon a written request signed by fifteen Members of the Club sha2.1, call a Special General Meeting. .At least fourteen days’ notice of such a Meeting, stating the object, shall be given.

The objects of the Club shall be:

To encourage social intercourse between Old Boys of the School, and to keep them in touch with it. To publish and circulate all news of interest about presen , ana U

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The Annual Subscription to the Club shall be Coion SA Member ponee and-shall be due in advance, on 1st of January, oa^ shall be allowed to make a Life Composition of ms* Guinea* in lieu of ■j, 7 in i • 4--^. huf Annual Subscription the Annual Subscription; but in in no no rase shall previous tu

Members of the Club in r^ridonou ..a aWwd.c .-t un Annual Subscription of Mxyo Shillings-» *

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^¿nowy Life-Members shell have rendered outstanding• M Club bo nominated by tho Committee and el. cted^at a Gonial Meeting. HonoxLy Life Members shall have all.the privileges ox Membership but shall not be required to pay any subscription.

’ The Old Cryptinna1 Rugby Football Club Tho Old Cryptians1 Cricket-dub . . । The London Old Cryptiann1 C-l^bJLm ~ W1 i ated *nd Old Crypticna« Clubs foimod at Universities J^-lxmnh societies and their member must be members of the Old dxyptians Club.

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Ths officers of tho Club shcil bo elected at tho Annual General Meeting and shall consist of a President,a Secretary and a Treasurer.

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The Management of the Club and the election of Memee-s sha 1 be in the hands of a Committee, consisting of the officers of the Club, Headmaster of the School, the Past-Presidents of thu, nlu> the Honorary } Secretaries of the Old r,rvL,tiaic». Orieland tU -Fleeted Members. At th- A--m -1 Gsner-.u. . M^tSg«W»i*ers of the Committoe shall be elected to servo-for two vaars. Casual vacancies may bo filled up by tho Committee. A Member . elected to fill a casual vacancy shall retire at the time when the Member whose place he fills would have retired.

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Nominations for the election of Officers and Committee shall be sent x +be Secretary at least one week before the Annual General Meeting, proposed, seconded .and subject to the acceptance of the member nominated.

The administration of the funds of tho Club shall be vested in the Committee, who may invest or otherwise deal with the some on behalf of the Club as they in their 'discretion may think fit.

The Committee shall meet at least onco in every year. Tno Rotary -hell send out notices of a Committee Meeting st least one week before it takes place. At all meetings of tho Committee five shall form a quorum.

The President of tho Club shall be President of all affiliated societies and the Secretary, and Treasurer of tho Club shall be member-., o the committees of all affiliated societies.

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. Secretary - i i in send n1l The shall out4- notices notice of ui the on Annual General Meeting at least one month before it takes place.

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! n • f<nh-^nintions and shall defray the current Tho Treasurer shall receive -uh.-----pt - • examinOd by an Auditor

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No alteration shall be made in the Rules of the Club except at a General Meeting .and by a majority of two-thirds of those present end voting and any proposed altercation shall be stated on the notice calling the Meeting.

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1901-1951 OLD CRYPTONIANS’ CLUB President: 1901-1906 The Reverend Christopher Naylor. Hon. Secretaries: 1901 Lindsay Vears. 1902-1906 Walter Hyett Madge.f Hon. Treasurer: 1901-1906 J. G. Washbourne. OLD CRYPTIANS’ CLUB Presidents: 1912 Sir James Bruton.i*********f§ 1913-1919 Harry Warner Grimes.t 1920 John Owen Roberts, J.P.t*****tttttt 1921 Charles Edward Gardner, J.P.*f 1922 Walter Hyett Madge.f 1923 John William Bayley. 1924 Harry Owen Roberts. 1925 Thomas Bernard James. 1926 Frederick E. Cullis. 1927 Clement E. Gardiner. 1928 Charles Donington-Smith. 1929 Lieutenant-Colonel John Atkinson, O.B.E., D.S.O., T.D. 1930 George F. Baker. 1931 H. A. Pearce. 1932 Rienzi A. Smart. 1933 Etheridge Minchin. 1934 Frank Coppen Gardner. 1935 Gilbert Trevor Wellington, C.B.E.******t 1936 Colonel John Henry Collett, C.M.G., T.D., D.L., J.P.ftt 1937 Dr. Howard Houlston-Morgan. 1938 William Fellows Marvin. 1939The Very Reverend Dr. Harold Costley-White. Hon. Secretaries: 1912-1919 William Henry Harris. 1920-1936 Arthur Francis Watts, M.B.E. 1937-1944 Samuel Percy Ball. 1945A. Lionel C. Smith. Hon. Treasurers: 1912-1919 John Morgan Matthews. 1920-1930 John William Bayley. 1931-1944 A. Lionel C. Smith. 1945Arthur C. Paget. Hon. Life Members: 1928 Arthur Francis Watts, M.B.E. 1931 John William Bayley 1944 Samuel Percy Ball. § Member of Parliament for the City of Gloucester, 1918-1923. + Honorary Freeman of the City of Gloucester. * Mayor of the City of Gloucester. t Sheriff of the City of Gloucester.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING „ The Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, 9th May, 1951, at the New Inn. Exactly fifty years earlier the Inaugural Dinner of the Club had been held in the same House. The President, the Very Reverend Dr. H. Costley-White, was in the Chair. He was supported by the Headmaster and thirty-one members were present. A cablegram was received trom Lindsay Vears, the first Honorary Secretary of the Club, from Penang, Malaya. The Honorary Treasurer presented the financial statement for 1950, which showed that the membership of the Club was now composed of 536 ordinary members and 79 life members, a total of 615. The total assets of the Club were £415 7s., and there was an excess of expenditure over income of £38 12s, 2d.

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The Balance Sheet was unanimously adopted, and W. V. Eggleton was thanked for his services as Honorary Auditor. The meeting was much concerned with the financial position of the Club, consequent on the period of progressive inflation in which we live, and reluctantly agreed to amend Rule 3 to read: “ The Annual Subscription to the Club shall be Ten Shillings and Six Pence, except for members under twenty-one years of age for whom it shall be Seven Shillings and Six Pence. Subscriptions shall be due in advance on 1st January each year. A member shall be allowed to make a Life Composition of Ten Guineas in lieu of the Annual Subscription.” It was also decided to recommend to the School authorities that the Cryptian should be published only twice yearly. The Headmaster said that he would bear in mind the recom mendation with which he was at present in general agreement. The election of officers and committee followed and the officials of the Club are: President: The Very Reverend Dr. H. Costley-White. Honorary Secretary: A. L. C. Smith. Honorary Treasurer: A. C. Paget. Honorary Auditor: W. V. Eggleton. General Committee (Serving until 1953): C. J. Cullis, P. W. Heritage, J. Hill, R. C. Upham W. R. Walwin, A.F.C., A. F. Watts, M.B.E. (Serving until 1952): J. F. Acland, N. W. Brookes, J. C. Hiram, D. P. Jones, C. G. Whit ing, G. H. Williams.

In Ulrmnrtain WALTER HENRY ARNOLD After a short illness, Walter Henry Arnold died at his home, Heather Bell, Rodborough Avenue, Stroud, on 26th April, 1951. He was in his seventy-fourth year. Educated at The Crypt from 1885 to 1893, Walter Arnold was one of our oldest members. Until his retirement in 1937 he worked at the Customs and Excise Office in George Street, Stroud, and he had resided in the Stroud district for forty-two years. Walter Arnold was a prominent member of the Stroud Conservative and Unionist Club. An ardent Freemason, he was a member of the Hicks-Beach Lodge and was connected with the Rodborough Social Committee. His son, Walter Henry Arnold junior, is also an Old Cryptian, having been at the School from 1925 to 1932. He is now living in Rhodesia. To him, to his mother and to his sisters, we offer our deep sympathy. DAVID WILLIAM MILES With deep regret we record the death of David Miles, who was killed in a motor-cycling accident on Saturday, 16th June, 1951. He was born on 20th July, 1934. David Miles entered the School in September, 1945, and left in July, 1950. He was a member of Moore House, and by his pleasant, unassuming manner made himself popular with us all. To his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Miles, of 13 Grove Crescent, Barnwood, Glos., and to his younger brother who is still at the Crypt, we offer our sincere sympathy in their tragic loss.

MARRIAGES H. J. K. Bordiss to Beryl, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. North, of 217 Kensing ton Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, on 10th June, 1950. Bernard S. Watts, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. R. E. Carmock to Oliveen Estelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cork, of Maleny, Queensland, Australia, on 6th January, 1951. Frederick B. Wolfe to Jacqueline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Frood, Podsmead Road, Gloucester, on 17th March, 1951. John Finch to Margaret Anne, only child of Mrs. and the late Mr. B. G. Weddup, on 19th March, 1951. O. Armstrong Bradley to Peggy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Budden, of 8 Osborne Road, Weston-super-Mare, on 24th March, 1951. Gordon Leonard Gardner to Margaret Williams, of Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford, on 24th March, 1951. To all these our best wishes for future happiness. 66

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The first Committee Meeting of 1937 was held at the Crypt School on Mon.15 th of March.In the absence of the President,the Chair was taken by C.Donnington Smith,and he was supported by Messrs G.Trevor Wellington, E.Minchin,D.G.Williams ,F.C.Gardner ,T.Catesby,A.F.Watts ,J .Ackland, C.W.Guilding,G.E.Collier,the Hon.Treas. and the Hon.Sec. Apologies were received from the President,Dr H.H.Morgan;Col.J.H.Collett, Messrs j.W.Bayley;W.H.Bell:G.F.Baker;G.Clayton;and J.W.Wright. After the Minutes of the last Committee Meeting had. been read and confirmed Mr Smith,the Hon.Treas..read aletter from the Rev.E.D.Camus thanking the Club for its offer to renovate th®, Ghur sh. ' xiÁdjL* * y ... The next business dealt with wa^s the Report of the Bursary Sub-Committee. Mr Minchin read the Reportand explained that a letter had been sent all those Old Cryptians who had promised Donations to Mr G.Trevor Je^lxngton at the Annual Dinner»asking them to send their donations forthwith. £30-12-6 had been so far received.and the Money had been placed on deposit at LLoyds Bank as the 4 ú Old Cryptians’ Bursary Fund . He then went on to say that the Sub-Committee recommended that the fuhd should be administered on lines similar to those of the Denmark Rd Girl High School Scholarship Loan Fund.Loans from this Fund were Slanted free of interest to suitable former pupils of the School to enable them to reside as undergraduates at Universities.Such loans were usually spread over a period of three years,and the Parent or Guardian of the pupil entered into an agreement with the Trustees of the Fund to repay the loan in three annual Instalments,the first of such instalments to be paid on or before 31 st July in the year following the year in which the first appointmentwAs obtained or on the 30th April in tne second ^year following that in which the University coursers completed,whichever first happens. + + 'Adiscussion followed and Mr G.Trevor Wellington then proposed that the Report be adopted and the Sub-Committee be empowered to continue their control of the matter. Mr F.C.Gardner seconded, and the proposition was Sr^tcfG^rtheMread the Report of the Tie Sub-Committe^e SubCommittee?*»-tw^^re commended VaM-cPhiew tie.the d®eign of wjicn ne sao mitted, They also suggested that the price of the ^ "^l outfitter A/6’and that it had been thought advisable to deal with one Outfitter onU The firm of Rolfe and Morgan's was the one proposed,and arrangements coüíd be made with them to confine the tie to members of the Old Cryptians' Club.As Jacquard weaving cards would have to be made.the makers desired a fee of approx.5O¿5- .This .with a registration fee of IO/- would entitle the Club to virtual ownership of the design and the Sub-Committee recommended that these fees should be paid. AT the end of Mr Gardner's report,Mr D.G.’..'illiams proposed that th Report .Sould be adopted,.Mr C.W.Guilding seconded this,and the proposition

The dat^of'Founders' Day was next considered and it was agreed that Friday.July 9th would be a suitable date.It was also proposed by iur .A.L.G ¡mithy¿nd seconded by Mr F.C.Gardner that Rev E Gethyn uones be asked to preach the Sermon and also to Captain the Old -o\s T This was carried. It was also agreed that the Club should stand the Hemal iiinrHpi at the Old Boys1 Cricket Maten. ¿he following new members were then elected:N.W.Brooke^^ Leslie SmithjMaitland bmlth;T. A. Shellswell ;Dan Roberts ,E .... Pope, and h . _ P l .0.

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FOUNDERS’ DAY FRIDAY, JULY 9th, 1937

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Service at St. Mary de Crypt Church. The Rev. J. E. Gethyn-Jones will preach the sermon.

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Past v. Present Cricket Match at the Spa.

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The teams will be entertained to lunch by the Club. Visitors may join them at 2/6 per head.

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Dr. and Mrs. H. Houlston Morgan kindly invite members of the Club and their wives to be their guests at tea. Tea tickets will be issued on the ground.

Members are requested to fill in the attached form and return to S. P BALL, Hon. Sec , 36 Churchill Rd., Gloucester before July 3rd.

SPEECH DAY will be held on WEDNESDAY, JULY 23rd, :: in THE SHIRE HALL, at 8 p.m. :: CANON H. MAYNARD SMITH, D D., will distribute the Prizes.

The second Committee meeting of 1937 was held at the Crypt School on Tuesday,Oct I9th,I937.In the absence of the President the Chair was taken by Mr C.Donnington Smith,and he was supported by MessrsG»A»Baker, J >W»Clift,J»Acland, A .F•Yatts,G•Clayton, T.Catesby,the Hon.Treas. and the Hon.Sec. A "oologies were received from the President,Dr H.Houlston Morgan, G»Trevor Wellington;Col.J.H.Collett;F.C.Gardner;D.G»Wllliams; C.W.GuildingjG.E.Collier,-W.H.Bell ;T.B.James;J.W.Wright;and J.W. Bayley. __ After the Minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmedf business arising from these minutes came up for discussion. When Mr A.L.C.Smith explained that the escutcheons over the Old Crypt School building had not yet been renovated,and that the expenselncurred by the Rev.Is »D.Camus would be higher than the Committee hadestimated,it was agreed to Instruct the Hon. Sec. to write to uhe Rev.E,D.Camus and state that our liability, in the matter would be limited to two guineas. The Hon.Sec.then read the Headmaster’s correspondence with the Clerk to the Governors concerning the proposed History of the Crypt School.Although little progress had been made ,the Committee decided that nothing could be done in the matter,and the subject was dropped. . _ Mr Acland then gave a statement of accounts with regard to tne Watts Testimonial Fu nd .The sum so far subscribed had reached the total of and the Sub—Committee recommended that Mr Watts be presented with a Rose Bowl,a photograph of the School and a cheque for the balance of the Fund.This re commend a was adopted and it was also agreed to include an illuminated list of Subscribers ,the Hon.Sec.to see "^Mr E»Minchin about the matter. The inscription for the Rose Bowl was then decided on,and it was agreed to include the QryptSchool badge and Scroll.

The next business to be discussed was the Annual Dinner»Jan 8th,(Saturday) 1938 was decide&upon and it wa s agreed to hold it at the Bell Hotel.Mr Watts proposed and Mr Clift seconded that the Dinner be preceded by the Annual < General Meeting and the motion was carried. Alist of possible speakers was then considered and the Hon.Sec. was instructed to write to them. 9^^The Old Cryptian Club match v the School at Football was then fixed for Thurs.Jan 6th,and it was agreed to ask K.D.P.Skinner to Captain the Old Boys XV» As usual ,the Hon.Sec was instructed to invite the School team to the Dinner as the guests of the Club. The consideration of a New Adress List was then undertaken and Mr Watts proposed and Mr Catesby, secondedthat a list should be produced and that the Hon.Sec should be allowed to decide its ultimate form. The following new members were then elected:C.G.Whiting;Bernard.E»Evans;W.R.Wakefield;F »Foyle; J.Walkley;A.E.Moseley;B.Brookes;C.H»Hill;D.Trapp;R .F .C. J&ckson; R.W»Turland; G .R .M.Mose s;H »D»Pro sser;S»J.Pro sser;S.Davi s;H.G.Romans A.W.Webb;W.N»Rust;N.Jones;H.E»Dawes;K.P.Dowding;G.R.Hine; H.D.F »Kitto;N.R.Johnson;J.W.Avdrid;L.A.Sysum;N.Hardacre;

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J.B.Webb;J.E.Griffiths;A.E.BoultonjP.B.Conduit;C .V .Dancey; W.Wilson Pope;M.F.Waters;A.H.Deavin;A.J.Healey. The Secretary then read a letter from the President in which the latter stated that he would be glad of the help of the G Committee in deciding on his successor.lt was then agreed that the Hon.Sec.should approach Messrs H.W.Collier and H.F.Blizzard and enquire whether they would care to be nominated. Mr Baker then proposed and Mr J.Clift seconded that the Caretakers of the Crypt School should be rewarded at Christmas time for their services to the Committee during the yeartThe sum of money to be limited to 10/-. This concluded the business.

It was also decided to leave the arrangement of the ^ienu in the hands of the Hon.Sec.and to invite Kir Reg.Morgan to contribute to the musical programme,the fee not to exceed a guinea.

The third Committee meeting or 1937 was held at the Crypt School on .In the absence of the President the Chair was taken by Mr U.Donington smith,and he was supported by MessrsF.C.Gardner, Hex Walwln,J.Acland,T.Catesby,E.Minchin,D.G.Williams,G.E•Collier, J.W.Bayley,,the Hon.Treas.and the Hon.Sec. Apologies were received from the President,Dr H.Houlston Morgan; the Mayor,G.Trevor Wellington;Col.J.H.Collett;C.E.Gardner;and W.H.J.Clift;. After the Minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed, further arrangements for the Dinner were considered.The Hon.Sec. reported that Sir William Kothensteln had tentatively accepted the main Toast of the evening,and wing-Commander T.V.Lister had accepted that of ‘The Old CryptIans’Club.As the Toast of the Governors was still without a Proposer ,lt was agreed that the Hon.Sec should write to Mr.Dan Roberts and enquire whether he would be willing to a accept it.Palling this ,the matter was to be left to the discretion of the Hon.Sec. It was also agreed to call the General Meeting at 6-30 p.m.,and to seek the co-operation of the management of the Bell Hotel in securing a licence extension on the night of the Dinner until 11-30 p.m. Consideration of next year’s President then came up for discussion,and the Hon.Hec was instructed to approach Mr W.fc.Marvin with a view to his succeeding Dr Morgan. The business concluded with the election of the following new members:W.H.Arnold;W.Townley Bmith;M.W.Bayley; W.j.Young;n.D.judd;and K.S.Allen.

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After t confirm and the a Rose Bowl, and a cheque, to Mr. A. F. Watts at the annual dinner of the Club at the Bell Hotel on Saturday. For many years Mr. Watts was a master at the Crypt School, and has recently resigned the hon. secretaryship of the Old Cryptians’ Club after 18 years’ service. From left to right are Wing Commander T. V. Lister, the Mayor of Gloucester (Mr. Trevor Wellington) Dr. Morgan, Mr. Watts, Sir William Rothenstein, and t.h0 Headmaster (Mr. D. G. Williams). ° ’ [A special picture of the company at the dinner w I! appear in this week’s issue of the “ Gloucester Journal.”]

The Report was adopted and a special vote of thanks was passed to Mr W.T.Nest for his auditing of the accounts in spite of ill health.

The next business was the election of Officers for 1938. The following officers were then elected.

President.W.F*Marvin,Esq.,Hon.Sec S.P.Ball. Hon.Treas. A.L.C.Smith. The following retiring members of the Committee were re-elected.Messrs G.E.Collier;J.F.Acland;T.Catesby; D.G.Williams and J.W.Wright. A 7/.D.Pitchford was also elected in place of W.C.Nest(retlred) The President then thanked the members for their support during the year and the Meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the President,proposed by Mr F.C.Gardner and seconded by Mr G.F•Baker.

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LINKED OLD CRYPTIANS ROUND The photograph of the Crypt School THE ■ which was presented to Air. A. F. Watts by members of the Old Cryptians’ Club ___________ on Saturday night was taken by Air. i Hugh Walwin, who is himself an Old

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IGHTEEN years v^ars’ work for the O , ^any Cryptians have achieved fame in ¡EIGHTEEN n 1 LUN years ’ work tor the O their own city, for during 16 of the last he forged a world-wide chain lir years the Chief Magistrate has been Gloucester, in all parts of the gio31 ( upturn.* * * *

Saturday night when Mr. A. F. W fellow club members.

Sir William, who made a short and interesting speech, confined himself to his own knowledge of an Old Cryptian. Alan and boy, Mr. Watts has a practi- iTo } • u j , , , .. , ,, , , ,. fl6 was himself educated at Bradford cally unbroken connection with the Grammar School, and through that he School. He was educated there and re- and Air. D. G. Williams, the headmaster, turned later as a master. For 18 years could claim common ground, because Mr. he was hon. secretary of the Old Cryptians Williams was for some years a master Club, and at the Club dinner in the Bel!‘ there. oir vv imam* Hauenstein proposed the toast Hotel, where the presentation was made, Floreat Schola Cryptiensis,” and told of his The Com he was described as the guiding star of the friendship a famous Old Cryptian, W. E. angements f Upi Club in post-War years. lie has recently Henley. with he was a young painter, he p 0 for Lnc resjgne(j the secretaryship and is suc- said, it wasWhen Henley who first encouraged him. SUggCSt ceeded by Mr. S. P. Ball. Henley was always interested in the arts, and “R

DR. H. HOULSTON MORGAN (President of the Old Cryptians’ Hub), presenting a photograph of the Crypt School

After the adoption or the Report the Hon.Treas<> gave his Financial statement.He was able to report a considerable i increase in the clucks Funds,showing a credit balance of £20 -I-II besides £Il6-I7-n invthted in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society.With regard to the Bursary Fund he reported that the Subscriptions had now reached £3#-6-zU

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A record number of members. 116, attended CO ¿he ¿inner, and the chair was taken by Dr. H. Houlston Morgan, the President. He was sup ported by the Mayor ((Mr. Trevor Wellington), Sir William Rothenstein, Wing-Commander T. . m u- n«« V. Lister, Col. J. H. Collett, Messrs. D. G. V 1 »M3 Williams (Headmaster), W. F. Marvin, E. * Minchin. C. E. Gardner, C. Donington-Smith, J. W. Bayley, F. C. Gardner, T. B. James, | F. E. Cullis, G. F. Baker, A. F. Watts, S. P. Ball (hon. secretary) and A. L. C. Smith (hon. treasurer). The presentation took the form of a photo graph of the School, a silver rose bowl, and a cheque, and the gifts were handed to Mr. Watts by the President.

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Dr. Morgan said they had decided to make a tangible expression of the respect Mr. Watts had gained from many generations of Cryptians. The record gathering there was largely attributable to that fact. “ I offer you on behalf of all present our heartiest wishes for your future happiness ” he said to Mr. Watts. “ We count ourselves fortunate that although you have relinquished certain routine duties you are still one of us, and we shall still benefit from and your past U.G.Whe experience, enthusiastic optimism, guiding Dp y . hand in the conduct of our club. We offer this .U . Xa u gift fol- the work which you have done for the old School in the cause of true education, and as an expression of the affection which the old boys feel towards you, and as a token of our esteem-and keen appreciation of your work as hon. secretary, and for the living spirit with which you have embued this club.” The presentation was accorded musical honours.

Never Regretted It Mr. Watts, in reply, said taking on the secretaryship of the club had meant that he had had to give up some of his other work in the city outside his school activities, but he had never regretted it. He had made a number of good friends, all of them in the Old Cryptians’ Club. The greatest reward that he could possibly have had been the honour and pleasure of being their servant for so many years. He recalled that he started with the idea of linking up Cryptians all round the world, and to a large extent that had been suc cessful. This was exemplified by the fact that he had received Christmas cards and letters from old boys in practically every part of the

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He was certain they were proud of Henley, who had written one of the best-known poems, the original of which had recently been sold. Sir William concluded by expressing his ad miration of their great school-fellow whose memory still lingered. Mr. D. G. Williams, responding, spoke of the proposed new school, which he thought would be satisfactory. Until the time came when they could use it, however, he said they would suffer considerable inconvenience. Their present ground would be hacked about rather badly and they would suffer from lack of cricket pitches. The school, he continued, had never been in a healthier condition than it was now, and he had complete confidence in the staff.

Individuality He went on to speak of Mr. Watts and said even his enemies, if he had any, would admit that there was no-one like him. He gave that contribution of individuality in the school which made the difference between a school and a teaching factory. He wished to associate the school with the good wishes which they offered to Mr. Watts, and said they were greatly indebted to him for his long period of faithful and devoted work to the school. The health of " The Old Cryptians’ Club ” was given by Wing-Commander T. V. Lister, who said an organisation of that sort, to be' a success, must have a very enthusiastic mov ing spirit. They would agree that the Club owed a deep debt of gratitude to Mr. Watts for his work and energy. He had been the guiding star of the Club during the post-War years. Although he had resigned the secre taryship he would continue to help the Club all he could. The President, replying, said they had had a very successful year. The membership had increased from 147 to 237. He paid tribute for their work to Messrs. S. P. Ball, CL Donington-Smith, A. L. C. Smith, J. Acland (secretary of the Watts Testimonial Committee), E. Minchin, D. G. Williams, the head master for his work in connection with the proposed history of the school, and F. C. Gardner.

Mayor’s Assurance Mr. W. F, Marvin proposed the toast of “ The Governors,” and said they hoped the Mayor would not hesitate to use his office in order to maintain the individuality of their school. He felt strongly that the Crypt should go on as the Crypt, and he hoped the suggestion which the’Headmaster had recently made would be taken into con sideration. He spoke of the age of the Crypt, and pointed out tha it was founded in 1539. In 1666 Sir Thomas Rich had founded a school to function according to

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LINKED OLD CRYPTIAN THE WORLD TRIBUTES TO WORK OF MR. A. F.

WATTS EIGHTEEN years’ work for the Old Cryptians’ Club, during which time he forged a world-wide chain linking up old boys of the Crypt School, Gloucester, in all parts of the globe, was honoured and rewarded on Saturday night when Mr. A. F. Watts received a presentation from his fellow club members. Man and boy, Mr. Watts has a practi cally unbroken connection with the School. He was educated there and re turned later as a master. For 18 years he was bon. secretary of the Old Cryptians Club, and at the Club dinner in the Bell Hotel, where the presentation was made, he was described as the guiding star of the Club in post-War years. He has recently resigned the secretaryship and is suc ceeded by Mr. S. P. Ball.

British Empire. He concluded by asking them to give his successor, Mr. Ball, and the hon. treasurer, Mr. Smith, the same kindly help and support which they had extended to him during his 18 years of office.

Famous Old Cryptian

Sir William Rothenstein proposed the toast “ Floreat Schola Cryptiensis,” and told of his friendship with a famous Old Cryptian, W. E. Henley. When he was a young painter, he said, it was Henley who first encouraged him. Henley was always interested in the arts, and A record number of members, 116, attended was one of the earliest interpreters of the the dinner, and the chair was taken by Dr. H. French sculptor Rodin. Houlston Morgan, the President. He was sup Sir William asked the School to accept ported by the Mayor ((Mr. Trevor Wellington), a photograph of the bust of Henley by Sir William Rothenstein, Wing-Commander T. Rodin, as a record of their famous school V. Lister, Col. J. H. Collett, Messrs. D. G. fellow. Williams (Headmaster), W. F. Marvin, E. He was certain they were proud of Henley, Minchin, C. E. Gardner, C. Donington-Smith, who had written one of the best-known poems, J. W. Baylev, F. C. Gardner, T. B. James, the original of which had recently been sold. F. E. Cullis, G. F. Baker, A. F. Watts, S. P. Sir William concluded by expressing his ad Ball (hon. secretary) and A. L. C, Smith (hon. miration of their great school-fellow whose treasurer). still lingered. The presentation took the form of a photo memory Mr. D. G. Williams, responding, spoke of graph of the School, a silver rose bowl, and a the proposed new school, which he thought cheque, and the gifts were handed to Mr. would be satisfactory. Until the time came Watts by the President. when they could use it, however, he said they would suffer considerable inconvenience. Respect of Many Generations Their present ground would be hacked about Dr. Morgan said they had decided to make rather badly and they would suffer from lack a tangible expression of the respect Mr. Watts of cricket pitches. had gained from many generations of The school, he continued, had never been Cryptians. The record gathering there was in a healthier condition than it was now, and largely attributable to that fact. he had complete confidence in the staff. “ I offer you on behalf of all present our heartiest wishes for your future happiness ” he Individuality said to Mr. Watts. “ We count ourselves fortunate that although you have relinquished He went on to speak of Mr. Watts and said certain routine duties you are still one of us, even his enemies, if he had any, would admit and we shall still benefit from your past that there was no-one like him. He gave that experience, enthusiastic optimism, and guiding contribution of individuality in the school hand in the conduct of our club. We offer this which made the difference between a school gift for the work which you have done for the and a teaching factory. He wished to old School in the cause of true education, and associate the school with the good wishes as an expression of the affection which the old which they offered to Mr. Watts, and said boys feel towards you, and as a token of our they were greatly indebted to him for his long esteem ami keen appreciation of your work as period of faithful and devoted work to the hon. secretary, and for the living spirit with school. which you have embued this club.” T'he health of “ The Old Cryptians’ Club ” ' The presentation was accorded musical honwas given by Wing-Commander T. V. Lister, 'ours. who said an organisation of that sort, to be' Never Regretted It a success, must have a very enthusiastic mov Mr. Watts, in reply, said taking on the sec ing spirit. They would agree that the Club retaryship of the club had meant that he had owed a deep debt of gratitude to Mr. Watts had to give up some of his other work in the for his work and energy. He had been the city outside his school activities, but he had guiding star of the Club during the post-War never regretted it. He had made a number of years. Although he had resigned the secre good friends, all of them in the Old Cryptians’ taryship he would continue to help the Club Club. The greatest reward that he could all he could. The President, replying, said they had had possibly have had been the honour and pleasure of being their servant -for so many a very successful year. The membership had years. He recalled that he started with the increased from 147 to 237. He paid tribute idea of linking up Cryptians all round the for their work to Messrs. S. P. Ball, C. world, and to a large extent that had been suc Donington-Smith, A. L. C. Smith, J. Acland cessful. This was exemplified by the fact that (secretary of the Watts Testimonial Commit he had received Christinas cards and letters tee), E. Minchin, D. G. Williams, the head from old boys in practically every part of the master for his work in connection with the proposed history of the school, and F. C. Gardner.

Mayor’s Assurance Mr. W. F. Marvin proposed the toast of “ The Governors,” and said they hoped the Mayor would not hesitate to use his office in order to maintain the individuality of their’ school. He felt strongly that the Crypt should go on as the Crypt, and he hoped the suggestion which the Headmasterhad recently made would be taken into con sideration. He spoke of the age of the Crypt, and pointed out tha it was founded in 1539. In 1666 Sir Thomas Rich had founded a school to function according to his ideals as opposed to those of the Crypt, and there was equal reason why those two foundations should be kept separate. The Mayor, responding, pointed out that although the Governors under the new con stitution were a Committee of the City Council as the locai Education Authority, the same interest which the Governors had shown in each of the schools would be main tained, if not increased. It was with some dismay that he heard it said there was ex treme anxiety about the future. There was no cause whatever for the anxiety. “ I should like to point out,” he continned, “ that some of the correspondents who had written to “ The Citizen ’ had not really gauged the situation accurately. The position at present is that the Board of Education had approved the replacement of the present Crypt School by a new Crypt School. That is official, and there is no excuse for anyone who has access to official records to be anxious, or to think that the governing body have the slightest intention of disturbing the continuity of a foundation which is one of the greatest assets to the City, and of which the City is rightly proud. He went on to say that the Governors owed an equal duty to all the schools, and perhaps on some future occasion those Gov ernors who owed a special allegiance to the Crypt might find a solution to the problem which would be acceptable to all. “ All that we beg of you is that you in form yourselves accurately, and criticise us constructively,” he added. Mr. K. D. P. Skinner (Captain of the Od Cryptians XV.) gave the health of “ The School XV.” and Mr. R. C. Upham (Capt. of the School XV.) responded. At the conclusion of the programme Col. Collett presented Dr. Morgan with a plaque bearing the School arms as a memento of his year of office, and Mr. Ball also paid tribute to the President’s work for the Club. Entertainment was provided by Mr. Reg Morgan, and the evening was brought to a close by the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne.”

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General Meeting. 1937. The Annual General Meeting was held at theBell HHtel on Saturday,Jan 8th,1938.The President,Dr H.Houlston Morgan was in the Chair. The Minutes of the last Annual Meeting were read and approved and the Hon.Sec.then went on to make his Annual Report.First of all he thanked all members for the splendid way in which theyh had responded to the watts Testimonial rund and he felt sure that the late Hon.Sec. would greatly appreciate their kindness.

He then went on to report a considerable increase in membership and concluded with thanks to the President and members of the Committee for their co-operation and enthusiasm during the past year.

after the adoption or the Keport the Hon.Treas. gave his Financial btatement.be was able to report a considerable increase in the ulub*s Funds,showing a credit balance of £20 -I-II besides £Il6-I7-n invthted in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society.With regard to the Bursary Fund he reported that the Subscriptions had now reached £3$-6-/U The Report was adopted and a special vote of thanks was passed to Mr W.T.Nest for his auditing of the accounts in spite of ill health. The next business was the election of Officers for 1958.

The following officers were then elected. President.W.F.Marvin,Esq.,Hon.Sec S.P.Ball. Hon.Treas. A.L.C.Smith. The following retiring members of the Committee were re-elected.Messrs G.E.Collier;J.F.Acland;T.Catesby; D.G.Williams and J.W.Wright. •W.D.Pitchford was also elected in place of W.C.Nest(retired)

The President then thanked the members for their support during the year and the Meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the President,proposed by Mr F.C©Gardner and seconded by MT G.F.Baker.

Signed.

SMNVM NI S3SV3H3NI Dia

SS3B3OHJ SAWMV NOI1VA1VS

The first committee Meeting of 1938 was held at tne Crypt School on Friday,8th April at 6-50 p.m.As the President was unavoidedly detained elsewhere,the chair was taken by Mr G.F.Baker.and he was supported by Messrs D.G.Williams, F.C.Gardner,E.Minchin,T.Catesby,C.W.Guildlng,J.Acland, A.F.Watts,G.Clayton,the Hon.Treasurer,and the Hon.Sec. Apologies were received from Messrs G.Trevor Wellington, C©E.Gardner,W.H.J.Cl1ft,W.D.Pitchford,J.W.Bayley , C.Donington Smith, and col.J.H.Collett.

After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed the question of Founders‘flay was considered and the following arrangements were made. (I)Date -Friday,July 1st. (2)Captain of the u.C.XI ---- F.C©Gardner. (3)Preacher.---- .The Hon.Sec to approach the Rev. C.C.Tanner. The Committee then went on to consider the possible arrangements for the Fourth Centenary Celebrations and the Headmaster 6 suggested that a swimming Bath or an organ might be taken Into consideration as desirable gifts from the Old boys to the School.eventually it was decided to leave further consideration to a Sub-Committee composed of the President W.F.Marvin,Esq.,)MessrsF.C.Gardner,J.Acland,G.E.Collier,the Hon.Treasurer and the Hon.Sec.

It was also agreed that the Sub-Committee’s terms oi‘ reference should include proposals concerning the future of the bursary Fund. The Meeting then concluded with the election of the following new members; E.K.Ebborn,G.Fennsmith,M.S.Parry,b.O.M.Page,F.W.Clift,H.P.Watts, J.K.Wonnacott,A.H.T.Lewls,N.H.Uroxford,G.H.Blundell,B.s.Watts , H.Berry,R.Finch,J.Hill,k.d.warren smith,wing Commander T.vLister Harold Cowcher,J .E.Chivers ,B.C .Kavenhill,n.b.Clark,u-.d'E . Trev elyan ,m.A.Goscomb,S.G.Constance,G.F.Cole,M.T.u ones,H.O.Rowles, u.G.Wheeler,j.M.McLarty,A.l.Collier;H.Wilkes;M.R.McCrae; D.C ©Yates;A.S.George;W.E.Vinson;G.V.Barwell.

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The second Committee Meeting of 1938 was held at the Crypt School on Tuesday,Oct I8th at 7-30 p»m»The President was in the Chair and was supported by MessrsJ.W.Bayley ,E .Minchin,D.G.Williams, J»W.Wright,A»F.Watts,J»Acland,H.Donington Smith,G.F.Baker, 0.Clayton,the Hon Treasurer and the Hon.Sec.

Apologies were received from the Mayor(Mr G.Trevor Wellington) Col.J.H.Collett,F.E.Collier, and C.W.Guilding.

After the Minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed,the Committee went on to consider the Report of the 4th Centenary Sub-Committee.The Sub-Committeerecommended that (A) the I8th,I9th and 20th MayI939 be the days for the celebration of the 4th Centenary. (B) Suggested Time-Table. I8th May(Thursday)Morning.Spech Day Celebrations. Official Lunch. Afternoon. Laying of the Foundation Stone of the new Crypt School. Evening. A Dramatic Performa nee embodying the History of the School.The Guildhall suggested as a Suitable place to hold this. I9th May(Friday) Morning• Founders*Day Service to be held in the Cathedral. Afternoon. A two days’Cricket Match (Old Cryptians vThe School)to commence.The Old Boys mi^ht on this occasion,turn out two" 20th May, (Saturday) teams 0^,. Afternoon. Continuation of Cricket Matches. Evening. Old Cryptians1 Dinner. (Distinguished Guests to be Invited) (C) Suggested that Earl Baldwin or Mr Winston Churchill be invited to lay the Foundation Stone. (D) Suggested that the Club entertain the present boys sometime during this period. (E) That a School Dance and possibly an Old Cryptians’Dance might be held.

that a special number of the Cryptlan be published to which Old Boys might be asked to contribute. that these suggestions which concern the Official Celebrations should be submitted to the Governors Sub-Committee after they had been studied and ammended by the Old Cryptians1Committee.

that the Bursary Fund be extended tô include other cases than those concerning boys going to the Universities.The administration of this Fund to be in the hands of the 0 • C. Commi tte e /Ze, .

After discussion the report was adopted for further consideration, and the Hon.sec.instructed to write to the Clerk to the Governors on the desirability of a meeting of the Governors’ Sub-Committee at which our proposals could be made. The question of the Annual Dinner was then considered and the date was fixed,uan7th, (Sat)'1 ax the Bell Hotel.lt was also agreed that the arrangements both for the Annual Meeting and the winner should follow similar lines to those of läster year. It was also recommended that mt Bercy underwood and Air Reg Morgan be approached about the entertainment. )

The Meeting then concluded with the election of the following t new members. u.W.Wilson,k.Day,G. it.Adams,K.L.Stoddart,nev.K.H.B.Braithwaite, u.L.Deavin,d.h.Toomey,K.H.Ravenhill,D.T.A.Lansley ,A.D.Morgan, re .u. Ayland ,h .G. Cook ,K.F. Sheldon ,M.F.Orchard,D.V .Howies, i?.C.Kingscote ,x. G. Crouch, h.N.benior ,u .M.Perry ,F.C.Newland, J .F.M.Oram.

SATURDAY

GLOUC

ROYAL DUCHESS MAY HONOUR CRYPT QUATERCENTENARY PROVISIONAL PLANS FOR CELEBRATIONS NEXT MAY pLANS, which have been made so far for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Crypt School, Gloucester, include a pro mise by the Duchess of Gloucester to be present if circumstances permit. It is hoped the celebrations will take place in May.

to be faced, and many people were in favour of the new Crypt on the same site. The real danger was that they might not get the new Crypt School for the Board of Education had issued a circular turning down all new secondary school buildings, but allowing technical school buildings. Despite tempting otters of premises now not used by tne Kings School, lie had pre ferred to take premises closer at hand, be cause tho School was a definite unity. They had to face the loss of their playing field and he thanked the Headmistress of Denmark-road High School for placing facilities for playing cricket at their disposal. He also paid tribute to Mr. S. P. Ball who had carried on the games under conditions which no school ought to tolerate.

Buildings-Mad Tho toast of tho ” Old Cryptians Club " was given by Mr. S. G. Roberts, who said he thought that nowadays they were buildings-mad. One must not forget that the spirit of the school was engendered by the personality of the Headmaster and the staff. Were they not trying to produce clever men instead of good men? What the world wanted was peace and a lot of them were thinking that peace would be obtained by good men and not clever men. He con cluded by saying that their hope was that the Cryptians’ Club would flourish and those entering the Club from the School would bring it further fame. Mr. Marvin, responding, spoke of the dilemma in which he had been placed in order to find someone to nominate as Presi dent for the 400th year. When an Old Cryptian was appointed Dean of Gloucester be knew that half the task was done, and Dr. Costley-White accepted the invitation with obvious pleasure- He felt that at the end cf his year of office he was leaving the Club in a most fortunate position, for they had as Old Cryptians the Dean, the Mayor, the Sheriff and the President of the Rotary Club. The Sheriff gave the health of “ The , H.R.H. THE DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER Governors,” and pointed out that the Governors had already made a very intelligent The Mayor (Mr Trevor Wellington) anticipation in dealing with secondary educa told the Old Cryptians at their annual tion in Gloucester, of the findings in the dinner in the Bell Hotel on Saturday Board of Education report. Coupling w :h night that if it were possible, having the toast the name of the Mayor, he said no regard to the King’s absence and the man possessed such a measure of indispenat present than Mr. departure of the Duke and Duchess of sibility to Gloucester . > Kent for Australia, the Duchess of Glou Wellington. The May'or, replying, said he was glad that cester had promised to give priority to the Headmaster had paid tribute to the । an engagement in Gloucester to take part Governors in regard to the Spen Report. I He could claim no credit for that. He | m the celebrations. No visitor to tho city would be more highly earnestly commended the study of the Report I welcome he said, and they were determined to those people who were thinking about ' to make it a memorable event in the city’s secondarj’ education in Gloucester for future । generations, because it seemed obvious that | history. Part of the celebrations they hoped would a great many of their difficulties could be ' be the visit of some prominent man at solved if tho principles which had there been Speech Day. He was hoping next week or laid down were applied in the practical way the week after to see the President of the which the Minor Committee’s report of 1933 Board of Education, and he thought it was foreshadowed, and which had now been fitting that they should invite him to come approved by the Spen Committee. The Mayor continued that he was inclined and take part in the celebrations, which they to agree with the President of the Rotary were aiming to synchronise with the laying Club in regard to buildings, that the spirit ot the" toundation stone ot the new school. The plans had been approved, and tenders of the school was independent of the place and estimates asked for, and shortly they in which it was housed. But it could not be would know what the new buildings were denied that if the^site of the school and its likely to cost. “ Whitehall will have to be buildings were encroached upon by another consulted,” he added, “ and if we are likely building it was better that the building to be able to foot the bill, we shall be which was going to be overshadowed should ready for the celebrations about the middle be rehoused somewhere else without avoid> able delay. The avoidable delay gave him of May.” The chair was taken by Mr. W- F. Marvin, the most anxiety. He found it difficult to the President, who was supported by the believe, however, that the Board of Educa Mayor, the Sheriff (Col. J. H. Collett), the tion, whatever its schemes for national Dean (Dr. H. Costley White), Mr. D. G. economy having committed itself to a tech Williams (Headmaster), Mr. S. G. Roberts, nical school on the site and the rehousing of Aid- C. E. Gardner, Mr. H. Benfield, Mr. the new Crypt School on a somewhat differ V. G. Mundy, Dr. H. Houlston-Morgan and ent composition, would turn down the project at this late hour. He added that he would Mr. S- P. Ball. There were 113 present. leave nothing undone that could be done Changed More Than Once fairly and squarely to see that the C?ypt School was adequately housed without any The Dean proposed the toast ” Floreat The Headmaster, Schola Cryptiensis,” and said they all con avoidable delay at all. gratulated their Alma Mater on the 400th who was in constant touch with him, with the birthday this year. The school, although fullest sympathy of the Chairman of the | it had changed its quarters more than once Governing body, knew what practical steps I withing living memory and was going to he was taking at the moment to ensure that I I change again to" newer and more splendid happy issue. and more roomy quarters, it was not going to regret it. It would go from strength to Hopes For Future | (strength, to a new place where it could He went on to say that they had to make I express itself and realise its fullest character and yet be the same old Crypt that they provision for a fine secondary school which ■ all loved. They knew that its future was was going to find room, not only for such of ■ the Crypt boys who desired to take a grammar ■ well assured. Tho Headmaster, in reply, spoke of the school education, but those of Sir Thomas I Board of Education’s issue of what he des Rich’s School and the King’s School who I He ■ cribed as “E00 pages of solid wisdom ex also desired that type of education. plaining why we are doing what we are hoped it would be known, with the goodwill H of the other schools as the Crypt School, H doing.” It made a proposal that there should be two types of schools, not only the and have some sub title which would com-■ grammar school but the technical high memorate those who gave the endowments. ■ school. That scheme of things almost He hoped that they would also have another I exactly corresponded with that which was school, foreshadowed by the Spen report, ■ before the Governors. There were only two giving that type of education which the Board ■ places in the Kingdom which had schemes thought more practical, and he hoped that I forecasting that report, and it was con the school would retain the fine old name of ■ clusive evidence of Gloucescr’s progress Rich. Further thought and reflection in the ■ right spirit, would make that a fact, and the ■ that the city was one of those places. Referring to the 400th anniversary of the advanced teaching of a purely practical type ■ would take place in the new Technical ■ School, he commented on the photograph of the old school in “ The Journal.” which, College which was beginning to rise on the ■ I he said, was a beautiful symbol of the past Crypt site “ The School XV ” was proposed by Mr. ■ of their School, and he would regret it if J. G. A ’ Bear, who spoke of the extraordinfl that were forgotten. If the new “Podsmead Palace ” were to shed the name of Crypt arily good season the School had had, and ■ and turn up its nose at that beautiful and Mr. R. C. Upham, the School Captain, in ■ historic corner of Gloucester it would be a reply, said it had been a season never ■ equalled before. M new start of a very ill-omened kind. Mr. S. P. Ball voiced the Club’s welcome ■ He remarked upon the outburst in “ The Citizen ” on the fate of the School and said to the Dean as their next President, and ■ he was not always in sympathy with the the retiring President was presented with a fl agitation, the fault of which was that it had plaque bearing the School shield in memory fl come too late. It was also no good exagger of his year of office, by Dr. Houlston- fl ■ ating their difficulties. If the new School Morgan. During the evening songs were rendered ■ had been built on the present site a large by Mr. Percy Underwoo(L_^ — Jg number of the same difficulties would have

OLD

CRYPTIANS’

CLUB

ANNUAL DINNER Saturday, January 7th, 193 9 at the

BELL HOTEL President :

W. F. MARVIN, Esq.

Hon. Secretary: S. P. BALL, 36, CHURCHILL ROAD,

GLOUCESTER.

TOAST LIST

s> a? a?

a? a? a?

“ His Majesty the King ”

Cream Windsor

The President

“ Floreat Schola Cryptiensis ” Proposer:

a? a?

Dr. H. Costley White (Dean of Gloucester)

Fried Fillets Sole

Responder: D. Q. Williams, Esq.

Tartare Sauce

M.A. (Headmaster)

“ Old Cryptians' Club ” Proposer:

a? a?

S. Q. Roberts, Esq. (President of Gloucester Rotary Club)

Red Currant Jelly

Roast Mutton

Roast Turkey and Sausage

Brussels Sprouts

Responder: W. F. Marvin, Esq. (President)

“ The Governors ”

Potato Croquettes

Proposer:

Col. J. H. Collett,

C.M.G. (Sheriff)

a? a?

Responder: Trevor Wellington, Esq. (Mayor of Gloucester)

Xmas Pudding

Brandy Sauce

Vanilla Ices

a? a?

“The School XV" Proposer:

J. Q. A’Bear, Esq. (Captain O.C. XV)

Responder: R. C. Upham (Captain School XV)

a? 3? Double Gloucester

a? a?

Coffee

“AULD LANG SYNE”

a? a? Musical items between the Toasts by Messrs. Percy Underwood and Reg. Morgan

General Meeting,1958• The Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday.Jan 7th.^939 at the Bell ^otel.Gloucester.The President,W.F.Marvin,Esq. , was in the chair.

After the Minutes of the last General Meeting had been read and approved the Hon.Sec.made his Annual Report.He gave a brief resume of the year's activities and once more reported with pleasure that there had been a further considerable increase in membership.With regard to the 4th Centenary,he brought before the Meeting the suggestions of the Committee $ but was unable to give definite information about the Celebration as there were many details to be decided.In conclusion,he thanked the President and the Committee for their loyal Cooperation during the past year. The Report was then adopted. The next item of business was the financial statement of the Hon.Treasurer.Once again he was able to report an Improvement in the financial position of the Club.Its assets were now 155 - 18 - 2,including 129 - 3 - 8 Invested in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society.With regard to the Bursary Fund, he reported that it had now reached £65 - 18 - II.He concluded by thanking Mr W.T.Nest for once more auditing the Accounts. This report was also adopted. The election of Officers for 1939 then followed,and the following gentlemen were elected

President

Dr H.Costley White.

Hon.Sec.

3.P.Ball.

Hon.Treasurer.

A.L.C.Smith.

The following retiring members of the Committee were re-elected.Messrs G.Clayton;W.H.Bell;C.W.GuildlngjW.H.J.Clift ; R.Walwin and A.F.Watte.Messrs 5.G.Roberts and G.J.Winfield were elected in place of N.L.Halne and W.D.Pltchford(retired). Mr G.F.Collier then proposed a heart vote of thanks to the retiring President and thanked for his kindness and enthusiasm during the past year.This was carried with acclamation and In reply the President thanked Mr Collier and the members for their kind consideration.

M ^The^alr StJr the «inutes of the Last Committee Meeting had been read and confirmed,theCommittee went on to consider the final Arrangements for the Quatercentenar^ Celebrations.After considering the Of rostnoning the Celebrations to coincide with thZ vlsU of theduchess of Glouceterin July,the Committee came to the conclusion that the main celebrations should take place in May as previously arranged.

The Treasurer then read the Report of the Bursary Fund Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee recommended that nf nfter-school (I)The Bursary Fund be extended to Include all forms education such as articles,apprenticeships.pupilages,etc. ?2Hhe administration of the Fund be in the hands of the O.C.C. Committee and the Headmaster.who shall delegate powers of 1 g up to £I5(Flfteen pounds) to the Bursary Sub-Committee. After discussion these recommendations were confirmed and adopted. A Sub-Committee consisting of Hon.Sec.and the Hon.Treasurer was appointed to meet representatives of the Old Cryptians n. with a view to amalgamation. After the Hon.Sec had reported on the progress of ^address book

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RiGiMorgantorRis.G.KnlghtU.B.Clutterbuck^.A.NelmesjC.d.Pitchford, clE*Wellman;M.F.E.Wellman;P.McA.Beddoe;F.T.Lawrence;W.A.Thomas, n H Gillett*E.W.F.Woodcock;J.H.S.Millard;L.j.Scudamore,F. ’ ^.G^arr^ o/T.E.^lce Stretche ;R.E.S.Smlth;K.J .Wllkins;d .C.Rlgby; R.S.Silvey;J.H.Beacall;C.W.Shapcott;W.F.Newman;S.G.Crowther, rew BowshersH.L.Williams;G.B.Senior;R.M.Charley;F.M.Birks, P.J.Pitchford;E.F.Venn;R.O.Eggleton;R.D.Turk;P.T.Langston, E.Martin;F.Martln;M.R.Roberts;R.T.Vickery. The Meeting then concluded with a vote of appreciation to the President for his very kind hospitality.

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©lb Crpptians’ (¡Club President:

The Very Rev. H. COSTLEY WHITE, D.D., Dean of Gloucester.

Quatercentenary Celebrations 1939 THURSDAY, MAY 18th HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE at St. Mary de Crypt Church at 8.30 a.m. OLD BOYS ARE INVITED

SPEECH DAY in the Shire Hall at 2.45 p.m. Visitor: Sir Richard Livingstone, D.Lit., LL.D., President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. Two previous Headmasters of the School, J. E. Barton, Esq., and Dr. J. H. E. Crees will also speak.

Play-Pageant: "THESE NAMES LIVE” in the Guildhall at 7.30 p.m. A dramatic presentation of persons famous in the history of the School, composed by Messrs. W. H. Hook and C. P. Read.

FRIDAY, MAY 19th CRICKET MATCH —PAST v. PRESENT on the Spa at 12 noon.

4.30 p.m.

Dr. and Mrs. H. Costley White kindly invite members of the Club and their wives to be their guests at tea. Tea tickets will be issued on the ground. Play-Pageant: "THESE NAMES LIVE” in the Guildhall at 7.30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 20th FOUNDERS' DAY SERVICE in the CATHEDRAL at 10.30 a.m. Preacher: The President (The Very Rev. H. Costley White, D.D., Dean of Gloucester.)

CRICKET MATCH — PAST v. PRESENT on the Spa at 12 noon (continued)

OLD CRYPTIANS' DINNER at the BELL HOTEL, GLOUCESTER at 7.30 p.m. Guest of Honour: Lord Dickinson, K.B.E., P.C. Members are requested to fill in the attached form and return to : S. P. BALL, Hon. Sec., 36 Churchill Road, Gloucester before May 16th

TUESDAY, JULY 4th LAYING OF FOUNDATION STONE of the New School at Podsmead The Ceremony will be performed by H.R.H. THE DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER (TIME WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER)

QUATERCENTENARY CELEBRATIONS MAY 18th—MAY 20th, 1939.

Will you require seats at SPEECH DAY (Friends may be included)

(Please state number of seats required 2.

Will you be present at the CATHEDRAL SERVICE (Friends may be included)

(Please state number of seats required

Will you be present at the DINNER?...............................................................................................

(Price 5Z-, exclusive of wine to be paid during the evening)

I should like to sit next to

Are you available for the CLUB Cricket Team v. The School ? Do you require lunch at the SPA?

Do you require tea tickets?.......................................................

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Address Date................................................

OLD CRYPTIANS' CLUB

Annual General Meeting, 1939 AGENDA

Minutes of 1938 General Meeting.

Business arising.

Hon. Secretary’s Report.

Hon. Treasurer’s Statement.

Election of Officers for 1939.

Any other business.

THE OLD CRYPTIANS' CLUB REVENUE ACCOUNT-Season

1938

RECEIPTS

EXPENDITURE

£ s.

To Balance from Season 1937 . ,, Subscriptions .... Ordinary Members Life Members University Members ,, Dinner Tickets .... ,, 3 Luncheons — Founders’ Day

’. 59 . 9 . 1

5 9 7

£ s. d. 20 1 11 70 1 6

0 0 6 9 7

0 6

£ s. d. By 810 “ Cryptians ” @ 7^d each 25 6 3 ,, Printing and Stationery 7 13 4 ,, Postages ...... 8 4 0 „ Annual Dinner : Guests 2 0 0 Music 1 11 6 Advertisement . 13 0 Toastmaster 10 0 ,, Founders’ Day : 36 Luncheons @ 2/6 . 4 10 0 Hire of Pump Room . 10 6 Flowers 5 10 2 6 Groundsman ,, Floral Tributes ..... 1 1 '0 ,, Naylor Prize, 1937 and 1938 2 2 0 ,, Gratuity................................................. 5 0 ,, President’s Plaque .... 1 6 ,, Investment: Chelt. & Glos. Building Soc. 9 9 0 — ,, BALANCE at Bank . . . . 22 11 11 ,, Cash in Hand ..... 4 2 7 ——

£ s.

26 14

£90 19 11

£90 19 11 ASSETS

By Cash in Hand ,, Balance at Bank . ,, Investment in Building Society

To Balance from Season 1937 . ,, Donations „ Bank Interest

January 4 th, 1939.

£ s.

£155 18

BURSARY FUND £ s. d. 39 2 4 By Postages ,, BALANCE at Bank. 26 5 0 ,, Cash in Hand 11 7 £65 18 11

s 91345

£ s. d. . 4 2 7 . 22 11 11 .129 3 8

£ s. d. 4 2

64 11 11 1 2 10 ------------ 65 14

£65 18 11

Examined with Vouchers and Cheques and found correct. W. NEST, Auditor

OLD CRYPTIANS' CLUB

Annual General Meeting, 1939 AGENDA

Minutes of 1938 General Meeting.

Business arising.

Hon. Secretary’s Report.

Hon. Treasurer’s Statement.

Election of Officers for 1939.

Any other business.

THE OLD CRYPTIANS' CLUB REVENUE ACCOUNT-Season

1938

RECEIPTS

EXPENDITURE £ s.

To Balance from Season 1937 . ,, Subscriptions .... Ordinary Members Life Members University Members ,, Dinner Tickets .... ,, 3 Luncheons — Founders’ Day

59 9 1

5 9 7

£ s. d. 20 1 11 70 1 6

0 0 6 9 7

0 6

£ s. d. £ s. d. 25 6 3 By 810 “ Cryptians ” @ 7|d each 7 13 4 , I Printing and Stationery • • Postages................................................. 8 4 0 Annual Dinner : Guests 2 0 0 Music 1 11 6 Advertisement . 13 0 Toastmaster 10 0 Founders’ Day : 36 Luncheons @ 2/6 . 4 10 0 Hire of Pump Room . 10 6 Flowers 5 10 2 6 Groundsman Floral Tributes....................................... 1 1 0 L, Naylor Prize, 1937 and 1938 2 2 0 5 0 , » Gratuity................................................. .... « • President’s Plaque 1 6 » » Investment: Chelt. & Glos. Building Soc. 9 9 0 — 64 5 5 BALANCE at Bank .... 22 11 11 Cash in Hand ..... 4 2 7 — __ 26 14 6 £90 19 11

£90 19 11

ASSETS By Cash in Hand ,, Balance at Bank . ,, Investment in Building Society

To Balance from Season 1937 . „ Donations „ Bank Interest

£ 39 26

■ 91345

£ s.

£155 18

BURSARY FUND s. d. 2 4 By Postages ,, BALANCE at Bank. 5 0 ,, Cash in Hand 11 7

£65 18 11

January 4th, 1939.

£ s. d. . 4 2 7 . 22 11 11 .129 3 8

£ s. d. 4 2

64 11 11 I 2 10 ------------ 65 14

£65 18 11

Examined with Vouchers and Cheques and found correct. W. NEST, Auditor

THE OLD CRYPTIANS’ CLUB 1901-1951 OLD CRYPTON1ANS’ CLUB President: 1901-1906 The Reverend Christopher Naylor. Hon. Secretaries: 1901 Lindsay Vears. 1902-1906 Walter Hyett Madge.t Hon. Treasurer: 1901-1906 J. G. Washbourne.

OLD CRYPTIANS’ CLUB Presidents: Sir James Bruton.{*********f § 1912 1913-1919 Harry Warner Grimes.t John Owen Roberts, J.P.t*****tttttt 1920 Charles Edward Gardner, J.P.*f 1921 Walter Hyett Madge.f 1922 John William Bayley. 1923 Harry Owen Roberts. 1924 Thomas Bernard James. 1925 Frederick E. Cullis. 1926 Clement E. Gardiner. 1927 Charles Donington-Smith. 1928 Lieutenant-Colonel John Atkinson, O.B.E., D.S.O., T.D. 1929 George F. Baker. 1930 H. A. Pearce. 1931 Rienzi A. Smart. * 1932 Etheridge Minchin. 1933 Frank Coppen Gardner. 1934 Gilbert Trevor Wellington, C.B.E.******t 1935 Colonel John Henry Collett, C.M.G., T.D., D.L., J.P.ftt 1936 Dr. Howard Houlston-Morgan. 1937 William Fellows Marvin. 1938 The Very Reverend Dr. Harold Costley-White. 1939Hon. Secretaries: 1912-1919 William Henry Harris. 1920-1936 Arthur Francis Watts, M.B.E. 1937-1944 Samuel Percy Ball. A. Lionel C. Smith. 1945Hon. Treasurers: 1912-1919 John Morgan Matthews. 1920-1930 John William Bayley. 1931-1944 A. Lionel C. Smith. 1945Arthur C. Paget. Hon. Life Members: Arthur Francis Watts, M.B.E. 1928 John William Bayley 1931 Samuel Percy Ball. 1944 § Member of Parliament for the City of Gloucester, 1918-1923. t Honorary Freeman of the City of Gloucester. * Mayor of the City of Gloucester. f Sheriff of the City of Gloucester.

Itt lilmnrtam WALTER HENRY ARNOLD After a short illness, Walter Henry Arnold died at his home, Heather Bell, Rodborough Avenue, Stroud, on 26th April, 1951. He was in his seventy-fourth year. Educated at The Crypt from 1885 to 1893, Walter Arnold was one of our oldest members. Until his retirement in 1937 he worked at the Customs and Excise Office in George Street, Stroud, and he had resided in the Stroud district for forty-two years. Walter Arnold was a prominent member of the Stroud Conservative and Unionist Club. An ardent Freemason, he was a member of the Hicks-Beach Lodge and was connected with the Rodborough Social Committee. His son, Walter Henry Arnold junior, is also an Old Cryptian, having been at the School from 1925 to 1932. He is now living in Rhodesia. To him, to his mother and to his sisters, we offer our deep sympathy.

DAVID WILLIAM MILES With deep regret we record the death of David Miles, who was killed in a motor-cycling accident on Saturday, 16th June, 1951. He was born on 20th July, 1934. David Miles entered the School in September, 1945, and left in July, 1950. He was a member of Moore House, and by his pleasant, unassuming manner made himself popular with us all. To his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Miles, of 13 Grove Crescent, Barnwood, Glos., and to his younger brother who is still at the Crypt, we offer our sincere sympathy in their tragic loss. MARRIAGES H. J. K. Bordiss to Beryl, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. North, of 217 Kensing ton Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, on 10th June, 1950. Bernard S. Watts, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. R. E. Carmock to Oliveen Estelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cork, of Maleny, Queensland, or. ¿th I-jnnarv 1951^ ___

The Dean as President of the Old Cryptians’ Club, seconded the vote of thanks. Addressing the Duchess, he said : “ The Old Boys of this school which you have so greatly honoured to day by your presence, desire most sincerely to associate them selves with the vote of thanks to you for your visit, which the Headmaster has just proposed.”

Remarking that he ventured to speak on behalf of the Old Boys, the Dean said there were at least three of them and probably more on the platform. He mentioned in this connection that in that quatercentenary year of the Crypt School it happened that the Mayor, the Sheriff and the Dean were all at one time boys at the Crypt School, a memory which they would carry with them with great pride. They were indeed very sure that John and Joan Cooke, the founders of the school, would be filled with the greatest gratification and pride if they were witnessing that occasion, when, for the fourth time, their foundation had spread itself beyond the limits of its habitation and had come out into a “ wider field.” The Dean thanked Her Royal Highness for her great good ness in spending a day with them in that characteristic spirit of the Royal House which always sacrificed its time and its con venience for the sake of others—a sentiment which was greeted with rounds of applause.

Speaking on behalf of the boys now at school, and speaking 11 as a boy, ’ ’ the Dean humorously remarked that he would not try to emulate the dignified language of the Headmaster. ‘ ‘ Speaking as a boy, ’ ’ he said, ‘ ‘ I would venture to say we all think it jolly decent—I think that is the right term (laughter)— of the Duchess to be with us to-day, and we shall always carry with us a rich memory of the day she has spent with us.” (Applause).

The ceremony closed with the first verse of the National Anthem, and three rousing cheers for the Duchess.

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Old Cryptians' Dinner HE Commemoration Dinner was held at the Bell Hotel on Saturday, 20th May. The President, Dr. H. CostleyWhite, was in the Chair, supported by Lord Dickinson, the Mayor (Mr. Trevor Wellington), the Sheriff (Col. J. H. Collett), the Headmaster (Mr. D. G. Williams), Dr. D. E. Finlay (Chairman of the Governors), Lieut. Col. J. Atkinson, Dr. J. H. E. Crees, Dr. H. Houlston Morgan, the Rev. E. D. Camus (Rector of St. Mary de Crypt), Messrs. W. F. Marvin, A. F. Watts, E. Minchin, H. F. Blizard, J. W. Bayley, C. E. Gardner, F. C. Gardner, C. Donington Smith, G. F. Baker, S. P. Ball (Hon. Sec.) and A. L. C. Smith (Hon. Treasurer). There were 124 present, while greetings and best wishes were received from many Old Cryptians including S. H. Cullis (South Africa), and Major Lindsay Vears (Perak). Three Old Cryptians on leave from abroad were able to get to the Dinner, F. S. Geldart (China), P. C. Romans (Baroda) and D. A. Ball (Sudan). After the loyal toast, “ the pious memory of John and Joan Cooke ” was honoured in silence.

The toast of “ Floreat Schola Cryptiensis ” was proposed by Lord Dickinson, who said that Old Cryptians had shone in the past as they did in the present. The School had produced an Archbishop of Canterbury ; true it was 150 years ago. It had produced George Whitefield, of whom some said that he was the greatest preacher that the Church of England had ever produced. “ I hope the Dean will forgive me,” he added, amid laughter, “for present company is always excepted.” The School had also produced several poets. It was true that one of the headmasters had died in Newgate Prison, but that was also a long time ago. That little blemish had been obliterated by the fact that the School had produced three all-England Rugby footballers. What a thing it was to have a reputation of that kind, to have worked for any of those corporate institutions which depended on the loyalty of their members. Loyalty was a readi ness to sacrifice oneself for others and to work for and with others for the good of all. That was what the School taught them, and what those who wore the old school tie carried with them to the grave.

Yet, continued Lord Dickinson, there was some difficulty in the use of the word, for even loyalty must be watched. If it meant that while one must be chummy with one chap one 126

must take it out of another, it might be more harmful to civilisa tion than helpful. Yet that was what was going on in many parts of the world. The German people were being taught loyalty ; a loyalty whereby men were required to sacrifice all freedom of speech and action, not to advance humanity, but to assert the supremacy of the German race throughout the world. That was accomplished by force, terrorism and oppression. The Headmaster replied in a typically amusing speech, and recalled various types of boys who had been at the school during his regime. He said that beneath that curious motley, there ran a unifying theme which inspired one, and it was a privilege in life to preside with whatever indifferent success, over an instituion of human beings which so closely represented what human society ought to be. The complaint might be made that the school was out of touch with the world and ought to be brought into harmony with it. He thought, however, that the world ought to be brought into harmony with the school. In the school there was youth unspoiled. It was a society in which no one was so poor that he could not contribute a little bit or give something ; it was a mutual giving and taking which had gone on for centuries, and would go on for centuries. The school would go from great things to still greater. The health of “ the Mayor, Sheriff, and Corporation of Gloucester,” was proposed by Dr. H. Houlston Morgan, who said that Gloucester had always stood for good government and loyalty to Parliament, even before loyalty to the throne itself on one occasion. Many Cryptians had played a distinguished part in the government of Gloucester. The Crypt School was endowed to impart knowledge, kindliness and tolerance, which were three essentials of good citizenship. M

The Mayor responding, reminded them that after a long lapse of time the government of the school had been placed in the hands of the Mayor and Corporation again, who acted through the Education Committee, of which the governing body was now a sub-committee. To the Chairman of the Governors the school and boys owed more than they realised. It was in his mind under the inspiration of the wonderful pageant they had seen that week to remind them that there was still plenty of scope for benevolence, and that what the school needed more than anything was more generous and unselfish people who would do something to make more practical, not the 127

education of the boys, which was so largely done by the State and the ratepayer, but more easy means of access to the uni versities and more numerous means that would take the right type of boy there. The Sheriff, also responding, said one way of divining the future was by gazing into the magic crystal of history. The Headmaster had told them that the School with various moves had gained strength and tradition with each move. He saw a bigger and better and more imaginative Gloucester, and with that he saw the School in a new situation growing in stature and spirit. “I see the letters CRYPT shining against the dark background of the future,” he added. Lieut.-Col. Atkinson gave the toast of “ The Old Cryptians’ Club,” and said that one point in which the Club could take a hand was in the fact that the School should have an O.T.C. At the present time, 89 per cent of the public schools had O.T.C.’s or Cadet Corps, and the Crypt belonged to the 11 per cent who had not yet learned that if we were to keep our heritage it meant sacrifice for old and young. The Dean replied and went on to assure the governors and Headmaster that the Old Cryptians were very proud of the School in this quatercentenary year. The School had, during the past week, shown itself to be a past master in the art of playwright, poet, verse writer and actor. He had seldom seen such a splendid performance. The health of “ the Governors ” was proposed by Dr. Crees, who said that the democratic principle was firmly established in education and hoped that that power would be used well. He thought a school which had a governing body which took a personal interest in the individuality of the School was far better than one which had no governing body, but he urgeci the governors of the Crypt to be real governors, and if ever a fight for existence should arise he hoped they would fight very hard. Dr. Finlay, Chairman of the Governors, responding, said he had learned a lot that evening which would be useful to the Governors, and they would be more proud to be the governors of such a School. Replying to criticism about the removal of the School to Podsmead he said it had always been his ambition to get a school in an open space where they could have decent buildings that would have some architectural beauty. He believed that a 128

school housed in good buildings had an influence on one, and he had been shocked to go into the Crypt schoolrooms. They ought to have things of beauty, but they had not got them. At Podsmead, he continued, they would be lavish with the playing fields. They had gone far beyond the Board’s require ments, and he definitely denied that it was a “ mudheap.” He could not help thinking that a good deal of the criticism had been due to ignorance. Some people had said they were putting the School away from the centre of the City, but they had chosen it to be on the site of the prevailing wind so that they did not have everything from the city blowing over them. During the evening musical items were contributed by Mr. Reg. Morgan who had written a song specially for the occasion, Mr. P. E. Underwood, who sang “ Invictus ” by Henley, and Mr. S. W. Underwood. The evening concluded with the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne.”

Reminiscences I.—By the Rev. Canon A. R. BUCKLAND, M.A. Formerly Archdeacon of Norfolk.

RITING in my 83rd year, recollections of my earliest school-days are dim. I think that I entered the Crypt in 1866. The numbers were very low ; we were a mere handful of boys. The school premises (now occupied by Sir Thomas Rich’s) were royally ample. The playground had been equipped with gymnastic apparatus, with fives-courts much honoured, and with quoit-beds—a rather astonishing provision for boys—never to my recollection used. The head-master may have been a Mr. Major, whose name comes to mind. But the only head-master with whom I had contact was the Rev. Christopher Naylor. He came as a young, unmarried Cambridge man, gave the remainder of his working life to the school, and saw it grow steadily in numbers. The school was, I should say, his one great interest in life, and its progress in those years must have been his joy. The second master was the Rev. J. Cuming, only seen in school hours. Two efficient assistant masters, a Mr. Berryman and a Mr. Hart, also im pressed their personalities on youthful minds. There were in

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succession two foreign-language masters ; one tolerated as being just a Frenchman and the other with a degree of awe due to a rumour that his cigarettes were touched with opium. School life was perhaps a little rougher than it is to-day. I remember fights ; and some of the games in the playground were as vigorous as the early forms of “ Rugger.” Punish ments were on old-fashioned lines. I know that in my first term I was caned by an assistant master for indulging in polite con versation with a neighbour. Indeed the cane was much in evidence, but later on was only used by the head-master. Once the whole school was called to witness a flogging, inflicted by the head-master (ostentatiously, but, as we thought, very in efficiently) on a boy guilty of the almost unspeakably grave offence of smoking in the playground. The more frequent punishment was the imposition of “ lines,” which in my early days had to be done from some hexametres in the old Latin Grammar, begin ning :— Xs in praesenti perfectum format in avi. . . and so on. Since they stick in my memory still I doubtless wrote them a great many times.

In those days there was a yearly examination at Christmas. In 1868, sitting demurely on a form in the background, I heard— to my surprise and possibly to that of Clem Gardiner at my side— my name announced as prize-winner for ‘ ‘ Class IV Arith metic ” for so the inscription runs. This may have provided a much needed stimulus, for I see that in 1869 I took the “ Gen eral Work ” prize in Class II. Thereafter I seem to have pursued a blameless career which produced prizes for an odd variety of subjects. Schoolboy friendships linger in the memory. In my early days I was very “ thick ” with Joseph Armitage Robinson, then better known as “ Jack.” He went off to a school nearer home, and we never met again until the late seventies. I had agreed to entertain one of a group of Cambridge undergraduates who were in Oxford for the day. Into my rooms at Pembroke walked Armitage Robinson. He was then a scholar of Christ’s, settled down as a College don, became Dean of Westminster and then, shirking a Coronation, Dean of Wells ; whereas I never got beyond the stalls of an Archdeacon and a Vice-Dean. My closest friend of those days was, however, T. O. Morland, who afterwards achieved distinction and wealth in Australia. It was at Mr. Naylor’s wish that I tried for the Townsend Scholarship. 130

The second Committee Meeting for 1939 was held at the Deanery on the I4th July,with the President,(Dr H.Costley White) in the Chair.He was supported by Messrs W.F.Marvln;G.J.Winfield; D.G.Williams;S.Davis;W.H.J.Clift;J.W.Bayley;G.Clayton;the Hon.Treas and the Hon.Sec. * Apologies were received from the Mayor(G.Trevor Wellington Esq), the Sheriff(Col.J.H.Collett),E.Minchin,and C.W.Guilding.

After the Minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed, the Committeeewent on to consider the report of the Sub.Committee formed to consider the proposed amalgamation with the Old Cryptians Rugby Football Club.The Sub-Committee recommended that (a) membership of the Old Cryptians* Club should be the only qualification for the membership of the Old CryptIans1R.F.C. (b) in lieu of subscriptions a grant of £7-10-0 should be made to the Old Cryptians’R.F.C. for the season 1939-40. (c) only paid up members of the Old Cryptians Club should be allowed to play in either XV• (d) further extension of the grant should come up for review before the beginning of the football season 1940 -I. The Committee approved of this report and its recommendations were adopted. the Hon.Treas.then reported that there was still a balance left over from the War Memorial Fund(£y — / ” )After discussion it was decided to grant this balance to the Headmaster to aid in the purchase of copies of the play-pageant on the understanding that the War Memorial should be repaired by the Old Cryptians‘Club if any damage should be occur on its removal to the new schoo . The idea of a dance was then mooted and it was agreed to l.a the whole matter in the hands of a Sub-Committee.composed o Messrs F.C.Gardner,J.Acland and S.Davis-wlth powers to ’. + + The HeadAalter theA reported that the History of ^School written bv Mr Roland Austin was now on sale and could be obtain d f 2?I0 cost free or 5/6 at the Secretary'.s Office.lt was agreed to insert an advert,in the Cryptian to this effect. It was also agreed that the Hon.Sec.should write to Mr Roland Austin,expressing the thanks of the Club for kindness in compile the Hlstorv.The Hon.Sec.was also instructed to write to Mr Trevo Wellington^Wanking him for his great kindness on the occasion of the visit of the Duchess of Gloucester. The following new members were then elected;A.T.Boyce;R.M.Sibson: R J.Wllden:R.E.Pltkln;E.W.Beacall;D.Wasley;L.S.Price;R.F.Pegler; j '. Addles ;W.T .H. Adams; J .J-Key ;F«Orsan;G.R.Beckingsale;i.i.j .Roger, o *n w parker:P.H.G.Parker;E.A.WestjCapt.R.L.H.Minchin, R*Chamberiavne;fUC*Easterbrook;W.H.Cryer;J\S.D.Blngle;K.W.Drury; Sq.Leader R^B.Fleming;F.H.Culpin;T.Parker;Linton EvansjAshley Cooper, F.W.Wherrett;R.D.Rice;C.H.S.Langston;R.W.Blanton;W.C.Woodger, A J Hiram-A.R.T.WitchelljL.A.Beddis;J.G.HowarthjR.M.Walley, s'dFieidinAsE.wiPowell Chandler;C.E.F.Bird;O.S.Manns;D.P.dones; j’collins;L%.Baitlett;H.M.Smith;and the Rev.Canon A.R.Bucxland.

The Meeting then concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the President.for his kind hospitality.

The third Committee Meeting for 1939 was held at College Green on the 8th December,with the President,Dr H.Costley White,in the Chair.He was supported by Messrs E.Mlnchln;C.Donington Smith; A.F.Watts;D.G.Willlams;G.J.Winfield;J.F.Acland;the Hon.Treas; and the Hon.Sec. Apologies were received from C.W.Gulldlng,Col.J.H.Collett, F.C.Gardner,J.W.Bayley,G.E.Collier and G.Baker. The-businees-ef-theAfter the Minutes of the last Meeting had been read and confirmed, the Committee went on to consider the problem of the War.Eventually the following resolutions were adopted: (I)that there should be no Annual Dinner for 1939. (2)thatthe General Meeting should take place at the School on Tuesday, March I2th,at 6-0 p^m. (3)that the General Meeting should be preceded by a Committee Meeting at 5-30 p.m. on the same date. (4)that the Committee should recommend to the General Meeting the advisability of keeping the same officials of the Club for the duration of the War. (5)that a list of members serving in the Forces should be compiled.

The Meeting then concluded with the election of the following new members;L.G.Lyne jR.F.Tiley;A.0.Bradley;B.Franklin;J.R.Cox; J.H.Sturge;R.L.Hart;E.T.D.James;L.C•Brown;R.C.Upham;W.M.Marvin; P.E.Vick;M.W.Thomas;and E.L.Smith.

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I2th January,1940.

The first Committee Meeting, for 1940 was held at the School on the I2th Jan.Owing to the absence of the President from the City,the Chair was taken by Mr Etheridge Minchin.He was supported by Messrs D. G. Williams ;W]jH. J .Clift ;G. J. Winfield; the Hon.Treas;and the Hon.Sec«» Apologies were received from Major J.W.Wright and Messrs G.E. Collier;J.W.Bayley;A.F.Watts and T.B.James. After the Minutes of the last Meeting had been read and confirmed,the Committee went on to consider an application from John Henry Allen for a loan from the Bursary Fund. In his letter of application,Allen stated that he had been successful in obtaining an Engineering Cadetship In the Royal Navy,and wished to know whether th© he might borrow £50 from the Bursary Fund to meet expenses involved. The Committee then considered the circumstances and it was agreed to lend Allen £50 from the Bursary Fund. The Committee then deputed the Hon.Treas. to consult Mr Trevor Wellington with regard to a form of agreement which should be signed by Allen in conjunction with his father.They also decided that repayment should be in three annual instalments of £16 - 13 - 4 each,the first of these being payable a year after the date on which Allen becomes a Midshipman.

The meeting then concluded with the election of the following new members.E.R.Maude;F.Harrison;and F.E.Norris.

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OLD CRYPTIANS MEET INFORMAL LUNCH IN GLOUCESTER

In place ot their annual dinner Old Cryptians held an informal lunch on Tuesday afternoon at 1 Mercers Hall, Gloucester.

■ In spite of the war-time difficulty ! of keeping in touch with members of ! the Club, there was an excellent gathering’ presided over by the Dean i of Gloucester (Dr. Harold Costley White), who is the President, sup। ported by the Mayor (Mr. Irevor , Wellington,, the Sheriff (Col. J. H. ’ Collett) and the Headmaster (Mr. D. ' G. Williams). Among the company was Flying 1 Oflicer Michael Young, who was 1 awarded the D.F.C. just over a i month ago, and several members in uniform. Keeping the function as informai as possible there was no toast list, and speeches were cut to a minimum. ' The annual business meeting of the Club followed the luncheon. After the toast of the School had been drunk, the Dean said: 1 think this is a very jolly gathering, aiql we can all congratulate ourselves upon it. We have a gathering certainly repre sentative of the whole life of the city, and that is what the Crypt School is.’’ The success of the event, he said, was due to the untiring efforts of the Secretary (Mr. S. P. Ball). The Hon. Treasurer (Mr. A. L. C. Smith) was also to be congratulated upon having an excess of income over ! expenditure. The President urged rhe members to induce more Old Cryptians to join the Club, and pointed out that they | had at the moment 282 ordinary members. Thev ought to have more like 800.

Killed In Action A certain number of Cryptians had been lost during the year. Among those who had given their lives in the war on active service were Sergt. Frank Kenneth Sleeman (Glo’shire Regt.), Sergt. Neville Murphy (R.A.F.), Sergt. Rupert James Boden (R.A.F.V.R.), and Pilot Officer | George Sinclair Smith (R.A.F.V.R.). ■ They also greatly regretted the loss ’ of John E. Cooke, Geoffrey Frod sham, Edward Wintour and William Thomas Nest. Aipong Old Cryptians who were prisoners of war were Lieut. R. W. Cresswell. Pte. Arthur Brinsford. Pte. Leslie W. G. Coward and Gunner Albert Geoffrey Shewell. The Club could also congratulate themselves on having as members gallant service men who had gamed awards, among them being Flight Lieut. Richard Haine and Flying Officer Michael Young. So far as the business of the Club was concerned the officers had been elected in 1939 to carry on for the duration of the war. Mr. Ball spoke of the difficulties of keeping in touch with members, but said they hoped to run another lunch, an annual dinner being out of the question. He thanked the President and Committee for their work during the year, and said Dr. Costley While had been the inspiration of the Club for the last two of three years. Mr. Smith pointed out that they had 51 life members, so that their membership was better than it actually looked from the subscription list. Their expenditure had been un- 1 usually light this year, but that had been to some extent offset by the drop in membership. That drop, however, was not so heavy as they had anticipated. Upon the call of the Mayor the members drank the health of their ’resident.

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GLOUCESTER JOURNAL!

In the groups above are old Cryptians who attended a re union luncheon at the Mercers’ Hall on Tuesday. At the top on the right are (from the right): Col. J. H. Collett (City High Sheriff), the Dean of Gloucester, Dr. H. Costley White (President), Mr. A. .F. Watts, Mr. J. W. Bayley, who was at the school 65 years ago, Mr. D. G. Williams (Headmaster).

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MR. A. A. G. WHITEHOUSE, for 33 years a master at the Crypt School, Gloucester, seated in the chair pre sented to him by the Old Cryptians Club to mark his retirement. From the left are: Mr. S. P. Ball (Hon. Secretary of the Club), the City High Sheriff (Col. J. H. Collett), Mr. D. G. Williams (Headmaster), the Mayor (Mr. Trevor Wellington), the Dean (Dr. H. Costley White), President of the Club, and Mr. H. D. F. Kitto.

OLD CRYPTIANS' CLUB 1943 President: The Very Rev. Dr. H. COSTLEY WHITE

DAY

FOUNDERS' wiII be celebrated on

TUESDAY^ JULY 6thJ943 12 noon.

Service in St. Mary de Crypt Church. (The Rev. D. E. Leavey will preach the sermon).

1.15 p.m.

Luncheon in the Mercers' Hall (approx. 3Z6).

The Annual General Meeting for 1942

will be incorporated with the proceedings. 3.0 p.m.

Past v. Present Cricket Match on the Wagon Works Sports Ground, Tuffley Avenue.

The Hon. Treasurer would be very grateful if Members who have not yet paid their subscriptions for 1943, would forward them as soon as possible 1o him at the Crypt School. Will all Members fill in the attached form and return to S. P. Ball, at The Crypt School, by Saturday, July 3rd.

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BALANCE SHEET AS A T DECEMBER 31st, 1942 GENERAL AND BURSARY FUNDS £ s. d. £ s. General Accumulated Fund (including Life Members’ Subscriptions) Balance January 1st, 1942 191 18 3 Add excess of Income over Expenditure, 1942 ... 4 16 2 196 14 Subscriptions paid in advance:— 42 Ordinary Members at 5/2 University Members at 2/6

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I have Audited the above Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet and now certify same correct. WILLIAM EGGLETON, Chartered Accountant, GLOUCESTER,

RUSSELL CHAMBERS,

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H. COSTLEY WHITE

will be celebrated on

THURSDAY, JULY 23rd, 1942 12 noon.

Service in St. Mary de Crypt Church. (The President will preach the sermon).

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Luncheon in the Mercers' Hall (approx. 3Z-).

The Annual General Meeting for 194I

will be incorporated with the proceedings. 3.0 p.m.

Past v. Present Cricket Match on the Wagon Works Sports Ground, Tuffley Avenue.

Will all Members fill in the attached form and return to S. P. Ball, at The Crypt School, by Saturday, July 18th.

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I have Audited the above Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet and now certify same correct. RUSSELL CHAMBERS, GLOUCESTER.

WILLIAM EGGLETON, Chartered Accountant,

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53 Human Need

OLD CRYPTIANS HAVE FINE WAR RECORD FOUNDER'S DAY IN GLOSTER Details of the fine record of Old Cryptians during the present war were given at the annual Founder’s Day celebrations of the Crypt School on TuesdaV. The Dean of Gloucester (Dr. H. ’ Costley White), who is president ! of the Old Cryptians Club, pre! sided at the luncheon in the Mercer’s Hall and read out the names of 14 former pupils who had gained honours or decora tions, and six who had been mentioned in dispatches. The honours and decorations which had been gained were: two Commanders of the Order of the British Empire, one Officer of the Order of the British Empire, one Member of the Order of the British Empire, one D.F.C. and Bar. three D.F.C.’s, three D.F.M.’s, one A.F.C., one D.S.M. and one M.M. A more sombre note was struck during the service in St. Mary de Crypt Church when the Roll of Honour showed that 43 Old Boys had given their lives. In addition ' to this 16 are missing and 13 are i prisoners of war. After the Roll had been read by the Dean, members of the band of the School A.T.C. Squadron sounded “Last Post’’ and “Reveille.” The service was conducted by the Rev. E. D. S. Camus (Rector of St. Mary de Crypt), with the Dean also taking part, and the address was given by the Rev. J. F. Stuart Martin (Vicar of Hampton Wick), who is an Old Cryptian. The lesson was read by the Headmaster (Mr. D. G. Williams).

- Facing a New World In his sermon, Mr. Martin told the members of the congregation that there were some of them now at school who might became famous, and some whose names might perhaps become household words. “But, after all, these are the few and not the many,” he added, “and although we honour the few and thank God for their example and the credit that they bring to the school, surely some of our summing-up of things on this day must concern that great mass of people who just pass through our school, go out, fit in some little place in the world, and faithfully try to do their duty. “ God thinks of the individual. That has a bearing on the world to-day and as things will be after this war—and you who are grow ing up will have to face a new world.” Mr. Martin stated that there was in wartime a tendency first of all to materialise everything and secondly to group people to gether and regard them just as small units in one great machine. That might be necessary in wartime, but he was quite sure that if that were going to go on in peace time there would be no peace because we could not deal with men and women as units of a great machine.

“You won’t make a new world with plans,” declared Mr. Martin. “It must be done from the point of view of human need.” Following the toasts of “The King,” and the "Silent Toast,” which began proceedings after the luncheon, pleasure was ex pressed by the Dean at seeing such a strong gathering of Cryptians. He also proposed the health of the School. A tribute to the excellent work which the Dean had done for the Old Boys’ Club was paid by the Headmaster (Mr. D. G. Williams). Mr. S.. P. Ball (hon. secretary of the Old Cryptians’ Club) said that these meetings always had a dual significance to him. “I always feel, first of all, that they are a tangible sign there is such a thing as an Old Cryptians’ Club,” he remarked, “and secondly, we do show a certain fellowship here which probably goes outside this room to those Old Cryptians who are all over the world at thg present moment.” Presenting his annual state ment of accounts, Mr. A. L. C. Smith (hon. treasurer) pointed out that the Club’s income last year from members’ subscriptions was 198/2/6, compared with £76/2/6 in the previous year. That meant that the total membership of the Club, includ ing 52 life members, was now 448 —an increase of 8J during the year. In the afternoon the annual cricket match “Past” v. "Present” took place on the Wagon Works Sports Ground.

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Founder’s Day

A group at the Old Cryptians’ re-union luncheon at the Mercers’ Hall. From the left are Mr. C. J. Cullis, Mr. J. W. Bayley, Mr. S. F. Taylor, the Presid ent (the Dean of Gloucester, Dr. H. Costley White), Mr. W. R. Wakefield, Mr. Etheridge Minchin, Mr. F, C. ... immwW Gardner, Colonel Atkinson and Mr. A. F. Watts.

Mr. A. L. C. Smith and Mr. S. P. Ball, Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary of the Old Cryptians’ Club, photographed with the Headmaster of the Crypt School, Mr. D. G. Williams.

Crypt School boys at the Founder’s Day Service at St. Mary de Crypt Church.

Above are Squadron-Leader N. E. Browning, M.B.E., Adjutant to the Commandant of the Midland Command of the A.T.C., who captained the Old Boys’ cricket team, and the Bev. J. F. Stuart Martin who preached the sermon at the Founder’s Service at St. Mary de Crypt.

Above is the Crypt Old Boys’ Cricket team which played the School team (on the right) on Founder’s Day. The players in the Old Boys’ team are, from the left (front row): P. L. Coad, E. J. M. Jennings, N. E. Browning, S. P. Ball, L. J. Hughes, E T. D. James and P. E. Vick; (back row) N. A. Bartlett, D. V. Mundy, B. Wear, J. I. Packs,-J. O. Burden, L. S. Organ and B. V. Haines. In the School team are (front row) R. Turner, W. F. Howell, N. H. Talbot, G. R. Mitchell, D. J. Gladwin, S. S. Wright and P. J. Franklin; (back row) D. F. G. Poole, P. Cromwell, L. D. Hawkes, N. J. Coward. D. A. R. Pitt, B. Tibbles.

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President : The Very Rev. Dr. H. Costley White.

The Crypt School, Podsmead, Gloucester. Dear Old Cryptian, At the end of this term Mr. S. P. Ball is leaving Gloucester to take up an

appointment at Stowe School, Bucks.

He has been a member of the Staff of the

Crypt School for 21 years and, for the last 8 years, he has been Hon. Secretary of

the Old Cryptians’ Club.

The Committee has decided to open a Subscription List

" ith a view to presenting him with some token of our esteem and gratitude at a LUNCHEON to be held in the MERCERS’ HALL at 1-15 p.m. on TUESDAY, 12th DECEMBER, 1944. The invaluable services Mr. Ball has rendered to Crypt School games are

marked by many players of national reputation who have come from the Crypt in the last twenty years ; and by countless hours of pleasure which have been given to

more modest performers.

It is, however, to him as the Hon. Secretary of the Old

Cryptians’ Club that we, the Old Boys, are most deeply indebted. Mr. Ball has devoted himself untiringly to our welfare.

The success of the Fourth Centenary Celebrations

was in no small measure due to his enthusiasm and, during the years of the war, he

has spared no effort to keep in touch with hundreds of Old Cryptians scattered over the world.

His resignation is a great loss and this presentation is our means of showing to him our respect and appreciation. The Committee hope to see as many names as

possible on the Subscription List. We feel that it is the number of subscribers rather

To be returned to A. L. C. Smith,

21, King Edward's Avenue, Qloucester.

than the amount that matters and we ask you, therefore, to send along your donation,

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It is hoped that every Old Cryptian who possibly can do so will make a

as a donation to the

S. P. Ball Testimonial Fund.

special effort to attend the Presentation Luncheon in order to wish Mr. Ball all good

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Incorporated with the proceedings will be a GENERAL MEETING OF THE

CLUB to elect a new Hon. Secretary. Yours sincerely, A. L. C. SMITH, Hon. Treasurer. 2.

To be returned to A. L. C. Smith,

21, King Edward’s Avenue, Qloucester. by Tuesday, 5th December, 1944.

I intend to be present at the Luncheon in the Mercers’ Hall at L15 p.m. on Tuesday, 12th December, 1944, (approx. 4/', to be paid at the door).

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OLD CRYPTIANS’ FAREWELL TO MR. S. P. BALL PRESENTATIONS IN GLOUCESTER The high regard which many generations of Old Cryptians have for their retiring hon. sec retary, Mr. S. P. Ball, was demonstrated in a tangible form on Tuesday. At a luncheon and special gen eral meeting of the Old Cryptians Club, held in the Mercer’s Hall, Mr. Ball was made an honorary life member, and presented with a photograph of the former school buildings on Friars’ Orchard, volumes of Mr. Winston Churchill’s " Life of Marl borough” and a cheque for 100 guineas. Mr. Ball is relinquishing the office of hon. secretary of the Club as he is taking a post at Stowe Schoo) in Bucks. Several members of the Club who attended the presentation were in Service uniform, and also present were the City Education Officer (Mr. W. H. Harland) and representatives of the school staff. The Dean of Gloucester (Dr. H. Costley-White) who is presid ent of the Club, was in the chair.

Gratitude and Affection Proposing Mr. Ball’s election as an honorary life member of the Club, the president stated that it was an occasion both of regret and pleasure. It was, to them al), a very sincere and a very deep regret that they were saying goodbye to their old friend but it was at the same time an equally sincere pleasure to them to be able to do honour to one whom they all regarded with such appreciation, gratitude and affection. The proposition was seconded by Squadron Leader N. E. Browning who, in speaking of the enormous amount of work Mr. Ball had done for the school by coaching boys in games, said he thought it was a great tribute to any member of the staff that although he was there specially to carry out his job as a teacher, he nevertheless found enormous pleasure in spending a great deal of time in taking games outside his ordinary activities. After the meeting had un animously approved that Mr. Ball should be made an honor ary life member, all joined. in singing “ For he’s a jolly good fellow,” following which three cheers were given and the Club drank the toast of “ Percy.”

Unbreakable Bond Expressing his appreciation, Mr. Ball said he had always attempted to foster and preserve that unbreakable bond which united them all together and joined one generation of Crypt ians to another. When he succeeded Mr. A. F. Watts as hon. secretary in 1937, said Mr. Ball, he realised that he had a very high example to follow, and he had done his best. The Club then unanimously approved the election of Mr. A. L. C. Smith as hon. secretary, in succession to Mr. Ball. Mr. A. C. Paget was unanimously elected hon. treasurer to All the vacancy left by Mr. Smith. Appreciation of the work done for the Club by the president, was voiced by Mr. J. K. Fletcher, second master at the school. The headmaster, Mr. D. G. Williams, was unable to be present through indisposition. Adding his tribute to Mr. Ball, the new hon. secretary said that the presentation which had been made was not quite complete because donations were still com: ing in, and when the last one had reached them from the most far distant fighting front it was hoped to make Mr. Ball a further gift of a list of all those who had subscribed. The list already amounted to well over 350 names.

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^^^^ers of the Old Cryptians’ Club at the founders Day Re-umon luncheon at the Mercer’s Hall.

Dr. H. Costley White Mr. G. Trevor Wellington

SPEECH DAY Dr. J. H. Crees Mr. J. E. Barton Sir Richard Livingstone Dr. D. E. Finlay

Mr. D. G. Williams Col. J. H. Collett

By kind permission of Gloucester Journal

FOUNDER’S DAY MATCH (Back Row) R. E. S. Smith

(2nd Row) A. J- Healey (Seated) J. E. Goff

C. J. Pitchford R. F. C. Jackson D. A. Ball G. G. Savage A. C. Paget R. Quinsee M- Romans G. W- Parker S. P. Ball J. Gethyn-Jones H. J. Goscomb A. F. Watts D. G. Dallimore E. A. Wasley R- Gulliford P. W- Heritage D. B. Evans D I. Whitmore E. T. D. James M. H. Derrett R. C< Upham

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OLD CRYPTIANS HAVE GAINED

23 AWARDS The Old Cryptians Founders’ Day luncheon,* held in the Mercer’s Hall, Gloucester, on * Wednesday, was attended by a larger and more representative gathering than any occasion since the outbreak oi war. Many of those present were mem bers of the Forces, and included among them were several repa triated prisoners of war. The Dean of Gloucester (Dr. H. Costley White), who is President of the Old Cryptians’ Club exten ded a particular welcome to those Old Cryptians in the Forces who were home for the first time for four or five years. It was revealed by the Presi dent that 23 former pupils of the School had won decorations dur ing the war and 11 others had been mentioned in despatches. The decorations and number gained were:—C.B.E. (two); O.B.E. (one); M.B.E. Military Division (four); M.C. (one); D.F.C. (seven, one with Bar); A.F.C. (two); D.S.M. (one); D.F.M. (three); M.M. (one); B.E.M. Military (one): “That is really a most dintinguished » list for our school to have got and we are glad of it,” com■ mented the Dean.

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The new hon. secretary (Mr. A. L. C. Smith), who was formerly hon treasurer of the club, stated that the club’s income from subscriptions during 1944 owa® £117/10/0, compared with £98/2/6 in the previous year. That meant that the total membership of the club was now 533—an increase of 85 over the previous year. The total assets of the club had in creased from £333/15/0 to £360/2/4. Referring to the 1944 Education Act, which, he said, was going to bring sweeping changes to the Crypt, Mr. Smith told members of the club that by their continued loyalty to the school and by taking an interest in all its fortunes they could be a great source of strength to it and an inspiration to the present Cryptians. The Headmaster (Mr. D. G. Wil liams), expressed thanks to the late secretary (Mr. S. P. Ball) and to Mr A. L. C. Smith for the way in which they had kept the club going, and said he hoped that the Dean would regard this year’s meeting as a little bit of reward for his persistance and good faith during the dark days of the war. Regarding the changes to which Mr. Smith had referred, Mr. Williams said he did not think the “ passing vagaries ” of politicians would change the school itself.

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A Proud Record At the Founders’ Day service, attended by past and present members of the school, and which was held in the morning in StMary de Crypt Church, the Dean read out the names of 60 former pupils who had given their lives in the present war, and of 12 who were missing. “East Post” was sounded by the drums and bugles of 186 (Crypt) SqOadron of the A.T.C. In his sermon, the Dean asked those present to make it their business to mould their lives ac cording to the standards of God, and not according to standards of one’s own expediency or self interest. “ You will then be proud and

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happy to think that you have done your part in preventing those, whom we are commemorating to day, having given their lives in vain,” declared the Dean. The service was conducted by the Rev. E. D. S. Camus (Rector of St. Mary de Crypt), the lesson being read by the headmaster. Mr. H. E. Dawes (Art Master et the Crypt School) was at the organ. In the afternoon the annual cricket match, Past v. Present, took place on the Wagon Work» Sports Ground.

Old Cryptians' Club President : The Very Rev. Dr. H. Costley White.

HON. SEC. : A. L. C. SMITH. M.A., B.SC.

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GLOUCESTER.

HON. TREAS. : A. C. PAGET. B.A.

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Upton St. Leonards. Gloucester.

Committee Meeting:

9th Hay 1946

Agenda

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Apologies received

Minutes

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Business arising from minutes

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Bursary Fund Investment

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Representative to City Community Council

Founders’ Day and Annual General Meeting

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Mew Members

IF TIME, otherwise fix date of meeting to discuss 8.

War Memorial and War Service List

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Annual Dinner

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CRYPT SCHOOL FOUNDERS' DAY A special thanksgiving service at Gloucester Cathedral was an important feature of the Crypt School annual Founders’ Day pro gramme on Tuesday. Many old boys, together with present pupils, relations and friends, attended the service, which was conducted by the Dean (Dr. H. Costley-White) and the rector of St. Mary de Crypt (the Rev. E. D. S. Camus) At the beginning of the service the congregation honoured the memory of the 75 Old Boys who gave their lives during the war. The names of each of the. fallen were read from the pulpit by the Dean, and Last Post was sounded by the drums and bugles of the Crypt Flight of 181 (City of Glou cester) Squadron of the Air Train ing Corps. This was followed by the National Anthem. The lesson was read by the Headmaster (Mr. D G. Williams) and the music master (Mr. H. E. Dawes) was charge of the school choir, which led the sing ing. Mr. H. Byard was at the organ

“ Last Chance of New World ” In his address the Rev. J. E. Gethyn-Jones, M.B.E. (Senior Chaplain to the Forces), himself an Old Cryptian, referring to the reports which had been made about the damage wrought by atom bombs dropped on Japan and about the atom bomb experi ment in the Pacific, commented that, with those two reports in their minds they might well feel that the chance we had to-day to build a new world might indeed be the last chance. “Four hundred years ago,” he continued, “the pupils of the Crypt School, then in its infancy, were witnessing a new Britain evolving. To-day, in many re spects, you and I are standing at a similar moment in history. The historians of 500 or 1,000 years hence may well liken our oppor tunities to-day to those which our Elizabethan ancestors had and took.

Major Lindsay Vears, one of the distinguished Old Cryptians present at the Founders’ Day luncheon, on Tuesday, has, many years been A.D.C. to the Sultan of Perak. He was hon. secretary of the Old Cryptians’ Club in 1901 and in 1905 he played Rugby Gloucester against the original All Blacks team.

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While in the Far East he was captured by the Japanese and spent some time in a prisoner of war camp.

Major Vears will shortly b« returning to the Far East.

During the luncheon a tele gram expressing “Best wishes for a splendid day” was received from Mr. S. P. Ball, now a master at. Stowe School and who was for many years hon. secre tary of the Old Cryptians’ Club.

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PROPERTY MARKET Thomas E. Teague submitted to public auction at the New Inn, Gloucester, the following Gloucester Freehold Properties, under instructions from the Owner: 22, Hartington Road, sold at £515 to Mr. Morse, Hardwicke; 24, Hartington Road, knocked down to the same purchaser at £455; 46, Tudor Street, sold to Mr. Share, for £515; 48. Tudor Street sold to Mr. Pon U r for £515. The Vendor’s solicitors were Messrs. Lang ley-Smith and sons, Westgat« Chambers, Gloucester.

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HE target of £200 to cover the cost of a fitting memorial to the 77 Old Cryptians known to have lost their lives in the last war was reached within a few days of the announcement of the appeal, and so far the total subscribed is just under £400. This gratifying information con cerning the response to the appeal issued by the Committee of the Old Cryptians Club to O.C.’s. parents and friends of the school, was given by the hon. treasurer (Mr. A. C. Paget) at the Club luncheon held at Mercer’s Hall in celebration of Founders’ Day on Wednesday. It has been decided that the memorial shall take the form of a plain brass, mounted on black marble, surmounted by the school arms in oxidised silver and enamel similar in every respect to the memorial tablet to the Old Cryp tians who lost their lives in the 1914-18 war. The Dean (Dr. H. Costley White), who is president of the Club, told the 113 Old Cryptians who were present at the dinner that the Governors of the School had given their formal approval Mr. Edgar Lionel Johnson, of 52, to the new memorial being placed Tuffley Avenue, hon. secretary of in a suitable position in the main the Gloucester Branch of the Old entrance to the new school, and Contemptibles since its formation whose death has taken to the removal of the 1914-18 in 1937, i place. memorial from its present posi tion to this site. and it was decided to give them another chance at another meet Beautiful Design ing to be held in September. Mr. Mr. A. L. C. Smith (hon. sec.), Smith expressed the hope that recalled that it had been said that the annual dinner would be the memory of the famous revived during the coming winter. I should be recorded not in tablets Mr. Smith expressed thanks to I of stone but in the hearts of men. the president and headmaster “ The memory of those 77 Old for their ma^y kindnesses. Cryptians is, I feel sure,” said Mr. Smith, “recorded in our Increased Membership hearts, but it is not superfluous to have some material reminder, Mr. Paget presented the finan especially when that reminder is cial statement, and said member in itself beautiful as designed by ship continued to increase in a Mr. Watts.” satisfactory manner. There were Referring to the magnificent now 586 ordinary members. 10 response which had been made to University members and 75 life the appeal, Mr. Smith mentioned members. the wonderful loyal support re The headmaster of the school ceived from the widows, parents said it was a great pleasure to and friends of their former school see such a fine attendance of Old fellows who died. Cryptians. and he congratulated Mr. Smith added that the com the hon. secretary on the success mittee could not give a definite of his efforts in keeping them date for the dedication of the together. Mr. Williams referred new memorial, but they expected to the pending retirement of Mr. it would be round about Christ J. K. Fletcher, second master at the school who, he said, had mas time. Tne Dean, who presided at the been “one of the very best,” and dinner, was supported at the top they would miss him very much table by, in addition to Mr. Smith indeed. Mr. Williams also associated an5 Mr. Paget, the City Education Officer (Mr. W. H. Harland), Mr. himself with the thanks already D. G. Williams (headmaster at expressed to the Dean, and said the school), Mr. Etheridge it was difficult to assess in words Minchin (past president) Rev. E. the value of his support, advice D. S. Camus (rector, St. Mary de and counsel. The toast of “The President” Crypt), Rev. J. H. W. Fisher, O.C., Mr. Herbert Byard, O.C., and Mr. was cordially honoured, and the Dean, in reply, said he was grate A. F. Watts (a former secretary). After dinner, the toast of The ful for the privilege of having been King ” was honoured at the call years. their president for some of the President, who, continuing, The luncheon was preceded by a said they regretted that during service at the Cathedral, con the year they had lost by death ducted by the Dean, assisted by four O.C.’s—Mr. Frank Gardner the rector of St. Mary de Crypt. and Mr. William Minchin; and Mr. The headmaster read the lessons, H. T. Merrett and Mr. E. Pitt, who Mr. Herbert Byard was at the had come through the war and organ, Mr. H. E. Dawes (school had died since. music master) conducted the Mr. Smith, in his report on the school choir, and the Rev. J. H. activities of the club, mentioned W. Fisher, O.C., vicar of Berkeley, that a number of O.C.’s expressed who served in the war as a chap a wish to form an O.C.’s operatic lain to the R.A.F., preached the and dramatic society, but when sermon. they held a meeting the previous In the afternoon the cricket week only a dozen turned up. That matches, Past v. Present, were was very disappointing, but they played on the Wagon Works were loth to abandon the idea ground.

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Views and Gossip for the Tea Table ^IR- J- W. BAYLEY, of Greyfriars, the oldest Old Cryptian in Gloucester, and, probably in the country, has been for very many years one of the most regular in his attendance at the annual luncheon of the Old Cryptians’ Club which has invariably formed part of the celebration of Founders’ Day.

On Wednesday he was present as usual at the Cathedral service which preceded the mncheon, but at the latter function the Dean (Dr. Costley White), president of the club, announced that Mr. Bayley had sent his apologies for not feeling equal to being with them on that occasion. His familiar figure was greatly missed. Members of the Bayley family have had an unbroken associa tion with the Crypt School dat ing back well into the 18th century.

Mr. Bayley’s father and his grandfather were at the school; “J.W.” left the school 72 years ago, and his three sons were educated there. Mr. Bayley is a past president of the Old Cryptians’ Club, having held the office in 1923, and he was hon. treasurer from 1919 to 1930. When he retired from the latter position he was made an honorary life member of the club—an honour very rarely conferred by the club. ***** Mr. Bayley is also well-known in the commercial life of the city, having been in business in Greyfriars for over 70 years. He Is a former playing member of the Gloucester Rugby Football Club, being a forward in the invincible team of 1882-3, at the Spa. He was also the founder of the Sea Cadet movement in the city.

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Day Matches t t The matches arranged between i the Crypt School and the Old l Cryptians in connection with the Crypt School Founders’ Day were both drawn. Scores (12 aside): Old Cryptians 106 for 10 dec. (D. B. Evans 36, C. G. Whiting 26, P. Heritage 20 not out, R. D. Lugg 8 for 37); Crypt School 60 for 6 (P. R. Baker 18, R. G. Hopkins 15). Old Cryptians II 152 for 7 dec. (R. R Jones 47. D. H Gillett 30. J. S Wright 27 not out); Crypt School II 58 for 10.

rpWO of the oldest and best known members of the Old Cryptians’ Club, Mr. J. W. Bayley and Mr. Etheridge Minchin, were unable to be present at the Crypt Founders’ Day luncheon yester day for health reasons, and both sent letters regretting their inability to attend. Mr. Bayley, however, managed to get to the Founders’ Day ser vice in the Cathedral. Mr. Minchin, in his letter, said he thought it was the first time he had had to miss '* the great day.” A telegram expressing best wishes for Founders’ Day was received from Mr. Percy Ball, formerly hon. secretary of the Old Cryptians’ Club, who is now at Stowe School. By a very long established tra dition a “ quit-rent ” of a single red rose has been presented every year to the Rector of St. Mary de Crypt Church. This ceremony was carried out at yesterday's luncheon by the Dean (Dr. H. Costley-White), President of the Club, who handed over the rose to the Rev. E. D. S. Camus. The Crypt School’s original premises 400 years ago were in a building adjoining St. Mary de Crypt Church.

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EAL progress is at last being made with the War Memorial to Old Cryptians who lost their lives in the last war, stated, the hon. secretary of the Old Cryptians* Club (Mr. A L. C. Smith) at a luncheon held at the New Inn yesterday, in connection with the school’s annual Founders’ Day celebrations. Mr. Smith said it would be prob not change is the love of truth ably only a matter of a few weeks and the reverence for human per sonalities.” now before the memorial tablets The purpose of education was were in place at the school and to know the truth about the world they would then be arranging a in which we lived and our place in it, continued Mr. Butcher. School dedication service. The Dean of Gloucester (Dr. H. life rightly understood was train Costley White), who is president ing for freedom—freedom to think of the Old Cryptians’ Club, pre rightly and freedom to act justly. A great deal of the confusion in sided, and was supported at the top table by Dr. H. Houlston- the world to-day was due to the Morgan and Mr. George Baker fact that people asked not " is this (two former presidents of the belief true? ” but '* is it convenient Not “ is this club), the headmaster (Mr. D. G. to believe it? ” Williams), the Rev. E. D. S. Camus action right? ” but " is it expe (Rector of St. Mary-de-Crypt). the dient? ” It was because man had so Rev. Alan S. T. Butcher (Vicar of Edge-with-Pitchcombe) and Mr. A. largely lost his sense of moral F. Watts (a former hon. secretary responsibility before God that he of the club). was so ready to hand over all Greetings were received from responsibility to the State. the London branch of the Old “True freedom will never be Cryptians’ Club. won by force or legislation,” he Crypt schoolboys concentrate on taking the wicket of A. H. Deavin, added. ” The more power we captain of the Old Boys’ team, in the Founders’ Day match played allow other people to have over Three Teams Hope on the Wagon Works Ground. The hon. secretary mentioned us, the more likely it is that they will abuse it. ” that although two old boys’ teams On Monday evening a service were playing in the Past v. Present cricket matches a number of Old arranged by Mr. Camus for Old Cryptians who were unable to Cryptians who had wanted to play attend the Cathedral service, had had been disappointed. “ If ever the school has a field been held in St. Mary-de-Crypt of its own we shall hope to play church, The service was con three teams, but I am afraid that, ducted by Mr. Camus and the at the moment, that day seems to Rev. R. H. B. Braithwaite (until Vicar of_ Elmore), ____ be farther off than it has ever recently another Old Cryptian, gave the been, ’ he said. Mr. Smith thanked the Dean for address. his unstinted devotion to the interests of the club. The headmaster told the gathering of Old Cryptians that it gave him very great pleasure to see them turning up in such Following the luncheon two numbers. ‘‘It is very good for the Old Boys teams played in Past school that you back it up in the v. Present cricket matches on the way you do,” he said. Wagon Works Sports Ground, tea being taken at the school. Founders’ Day Service The school’s 1st. XI, beat the In the morning the annua) Past with three minutes to spare The Old Founders’ Day service was held in an exciting finish. in the cathedral. The congrega Cryptians, who were captained by tion numbering 750, consisted of A. H. Deavin scored 100 (B. L. present pupils, parents, Old Boys Derrett 26, B. V. Mundy 23, B. S. and members of the staff. Some Watts 18 and R. M. Brown 17) members of the City Education and the school got 101 for 9 (Baker 35, Hopkins 28 and Leach Committee were also present. The service was conducted by 12). The best bowling figures for the Dean, and other clergy taking the Old Cryptians were B. L. part were the Rev. E. D. S. Derrett 3 for 18 and E. Walwin Camus, the Rev. A. S. T. Butcher, 3 for 37, while for the school who gave the address, and the Hodgman took 3 for 17 and Page Rev. J. E. Gethyn-Jones (Vicar of 3 for 23. Dymock). Mr. Butcher and Mr. In the other game the Old Gethyn-Jones are both Old Cryptians captained by D. F. G. Crvptians. Poole won easily. They made 136 The singing was led by the for 8 declared (J. S. Wright 65 school choir, Mr. H. E. Dawes not out, G. D. F. Smith 17, D. F. (Music Master at the Crypt) be G. Poole 16, E. A. Wasley 13) and ing in charge, and the lesson was the school were all out for 33. read by the Headmaster (Mr. D. Rose with 4 for 23 returned the G. Williams). Mr. H. Byard was best bowling figures for the at the organ. school and G. D. F. Smith for the “ What is it that gives meaning Old Cryptians took 4 for 8. and purpose to the history of the Crypt School?” asked M". Butcher. " Its buildings have changed in the course of years and its system of education has developed to match the changes in thought and outlook of succes sive generations. But what does

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1ST THROWN RY WHEELS street on June 7, when a woman Ji at Gloucester City Magistrates 3r was fined £20, with £3 Ils. 4d. it due care and attention. ir?d he did not feel the "bump’’ without inconveniencing them until his lorry had passed the stationary car and trailer. The Bench found the alternative charge proved, and it was stated mat there were 15 previous con victions, including several for ex ceeding the speed limit. The Bench imposed the maxi mum fine of £20.

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near now Decisions of tremend ous importance must be taken in coming days. • m The Western Powers have to make the next Berlin move. The Pla'n tact is that, unless the blockade is lifted, we must aban don the city. The air lift, magnificent in concept ion and achievement, is still only a stop-gap. It cannot go on. Even if sufficient aircraft are maintained in serviceable condi tion, air crews cannot continue without respite. Rye witnesses say the pilots are tired, mentally and physically. Along the 20-mile wide air corridor t o Berlin, too many planes are flying at one time to U9G ■ °fi auto^tic pilot. Evry meh of the way re quires concentrated attention. sixteen hours from 24 are spent on io^d-eitheI flyins or waiting bons° and unloadin^ opera, __ 4* will abuse it.” On Monday evening a service arranged by Mr. Camus for Old Cryptians who were unable to attend the Cathedral service, had been held in St. Mary-de-Crypt church, The service was con ducted by Mr. Camus and the Rev. R. H. B. Braithwaite (until recently Vicar of Elmore), another Old Cryptian, gave the address.

A minute of the Gloucester Secondary School Governors re lating to the recent decision of the Corporation to purchase The hon. secretary mdritidnefi that although two old boys’ teams were playing in the Past V. Present cricket matches a number of Old Cryptians who had wanted to play had been disappointed. “ If ever the school has a field of its own we shall hope to play three teams, but I am afraid that, at the moment, that day seems to be farther off than it has ever been, •’ he said. Mr. Smith thanked the Dean for his unstinted devotion to the interests of the club. The headmaster told the gathering of Old Cryptians that it gave him very great pleasure to see them turning up in such numbers. "It is very good for the Following the luncheon two school that you back it up in the Old Boys teams played in Past way you do," he said. v. Present cricket matches on the Wagon Works Sports Ground, tea being taken at the school. Founders’ Day Service The school’s 1st. XI, beat the In the morning the annua) Past three minutes to spare Founders’ Day service was held in anwith exciting finish. The Old in the cathedral. The congrega Cryptians, who were captained by tion numbering 750, consisted of A. H. Deavin scored 100 (B. L present pupils, parents, Old Boys 26, B. V. Mundy 23, B. S. and members of the staff. Some Derrett Watts 18 and R. M. Brown 17) members of the City Education and the school got 101 for 9 Committee were also present. (Baker 35, Hopkins 28 and Leach The service was conducted by 12). The bowling figures for the Dean, and other clergy taking the Old best Cryptians were B. T, part were the Rev, E. D. S. Derrett 3 for 18 and E. Walwin Camus, the Rev. A. S. T. Butcher 3 for 37, while for the school who gave the address, and the Hodgman Rev. J E. Gethyn-Jones (Vicar of 3 for 23. took 3 for 17 and Page Dymock). Mr. Butcher and Mr. In the other game the Old Gethyn-Jones are both Old Cryptians captained by D. F. G. Cryptians. Poole won easily. They made 136 The singing was led by the for 8 declared (J. S. Wright 65 school choir, Mr. H. E. Dawes (Music Master at the Crypt) be- not out, G. D. F. Smith 17, D. F. inKJ1* charge, and the lesson was G. Poole 16, E. A. Wasley 13) and ' read by the Headmaster (Mr. D the school were all out for 33. G Williams). Mr. H. Byard was Rose with 4 for 23 returned the best bowling figures for the at the organ. “ What is it that gives meaning school and G. D. F. Smith for the and purpose to the history of the Old Cryptians took 4 for 8. Crypt School ? ” asked M;. Butcher. . " its buildings have changed in the course of years and its system of education has developed to match the changes in thought and outlook of succes sive generations. But what does

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Gwenllian Hill, Littledean Guest House, Littledean, against Donald William Hill, Id, Oxford and Cambridge Mansions, Marylebone Road, London; desertion. Jack Mabon, 32, Cotswold Gar dens, Wotton-under-Edge, against Norma Eugenie Mabon, 5, Morrin Close, Corn Meadow, Worcester; desertion. Sydney John Sirrell, Redhill Hostel, Ross-road, Hereford, against Nellie Grace Sirrell, Yew Cottage, Hereford; misconduct. Thomas Bertram Ward, Oak lands, Shelwick, Hereford, against Maureen Ward, Page Grove, Three Alms Road, Hereford; de sertion. The respondent was given custody of the child. Alice Maud Peterson, Worthing Hotel, Southsea, against Albert James Peterson, Causeway Farm, Belmont-road, Hereford; cruelty and desertion. Mrs. Peterson was given custody of one child.

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TRIBUTES TO MASTER As a mark of the esteem in which he is held by several generations of former pupils of the Crypt School, Gloucester, Mr. J. K. Fletcher was, on Tuesday evening, presented with a radio gram by membeof the Old Cryptians’ Club. Mr. Fletcher, who retired last July, had been senior mathemati cal master at the school for 31 years, and second master under the headmastership of Mr. D. G. Williai-.s for 12 years. The presentation, which took place at the school, was made by the Dean of Gloucester (Dr. H. Costley White), who is President of the Old Cryptians’ Club. The Dean stated that Mr. Fletcher had belonged for a great many years to a great profession. He had the warm affection and the gratitude of hundreds of men, now of varying ages, for all he had done for them. Mr. Fletcher, in expressing his thanks for the gift, recalled some of his memories of school life at the Crypt, and mentioned how deeply he appreciated the friendly feeling which had been shown by the Old Boys. Mr. Fletcher has already been presented with a writing case by the school and gramophone records by the staff.

OITTEE GOES L NIGHT LFTER BREAKFAST as been made by the House of e debating the Gas Bill. Except for during the night, the Committee sat roceedings were suspended for halfley then continued until 1 p.m. and mother evening sitting. ' I It was the first time that a I standing committee had ever reI —¡„«a throughout the

over. As my deaf wife and I are now back in these parts, and naturally actively interested in the work being done so well to-day by our new Missioner and Supt., Mr. A. Ross, I feel it my clear duty to back up the excellent letters fol lowing your spendid report and editorial by starting the fund suggested by a donation of one hundred guineas. A home for the Supt., and a car for his use (the present old one is quite worn out) are essential. The present club has to be vacated, in any case, in I believe July. I am sending the cheque of this date to the Diocesan Secretary (the Rev. T. Jenkins), at Brookthorpe Vicarage, who I feel sure will gladly welcome any others. May I pay tribute to the great work done by my successors as Christian Welfare Officers, Messrs. Foster, Scholfield, Illingworth, the Rev. W. J. B. Brown, and Mr. Albert Ross, and to the work done by our Bishops, our much loved chairman (Canon Brice) and his predecessors, the secretaries and treasurers, and Mrs. Eggleton, whose magnificent social work is known for many miles around, and many others. I trust that your paper’s kindly effort to help us all with our war-time and other difficulties will bear abundant fruit, and that a really worthy club and chapel will be secured in the very near future. SELWYN OXLEY, Hon. Founder Missioner of the Deaf Mission.

The Blind Too Sir,—The letter published in Monday’s issue of "The Citizen” concerning Deaf and Dumb, is of vital interest not only to the deaf and dumb, but just as much to the Blind who also are being sadly neglected. It is no use someone suggesting a fund being raised to open an institute unless the public and those afflicted are sure the pro posed institute or club is really going to benefit those for whom it is intended. I am a registered blind person and I know from experience, that some are in positions to-day, who are incompetent. Many of them cannot read or write Braille, and so far as being able to teach basket-making, very few of them know anything at all about it. I am sure that I am one of the before many when I say that ----these officials are chosen, they should prove they are capable. I believe that the welfare of all disabled persons should be one of the main concerns of local government and it should not be left entirely to individuals to de cide whether institutes should be opened or whom should be elected as officers. ROBERT L. SELLEN Brockworth.

"One Man's Meat" _ Sir.—The fine week-end tempted me to cycle, accompanied by my small son, into the country. There is no doubt whatever that at this time of the year our English countryside is very lovely and would outdo the famed beauty spots we hear of in other lands. What makes it more pleasant still for a cyclist or pedestrian is the absence of heavy traffic on the roads. I noticed that the hedge row« bordering the roads were

ait paua v—- • a service in the hospital chapel which was conducted by the Rev. Dennis Poole, the hospital chap lain. The visitors were enter tained to tea by the present nurs ing staff, and then visited the wards. Among the guests were Rear

OLD CRYPTIANS MEET HIGHER COSTS A deficit on the year’s working was reported to the Old Cryptians Club at their annual meeting on Tuesday, and it was decided to increase the subscriptions. The Dean of Gloucester (Dr. H. Costley White), who is president was in the chair. The hon. secretary (Mr. A. L. C. Smith), in his report, said that they hoped for the resumption of the annual dinner next year. The makers of the war memo rial had encountered unexpected checks, continued Mr. Smith, but there seemed to be every reason to expect that the Memorial would be completed and ready for dedication within the next six months. Under the captaincy of O. G. Wheeler, the Old Cryptians’ Rugby Football Club had had its best season since the war. The dramatic section of the cl-b was formed in the autumn, but it had a short life, the difficul ties being too great. It was hoped, however, to try again when times were less stringent. Old Cryptians living in London had formed a branch, and Mr. Smith thought that it would prove a great source of strength to the C A^’ong-felt need had at last been met by the formation of an Old Cryptians’ Cricket Club, which had a ground in Estcourt-road.

More Members The hon. treasurer (Mr. A. C. Paget) reported that members had increased again and membership now consisted of 618 ordinary members and 77 life members. There had been a remarkable increase in membership since the schools’ quatercentenary in 1939. Expenses had been very heavy during the past year, due almost entirely to the very high cost of printing and there had been a deficit of £29/18/4 on the year’s working. It was subsequently agreed by members that from January 1, 1949 the annual subscription would be 7/6 for ordinary members and 5/0 for university members. A proposal that a grant of £20 should be made to the cricket club to meet initial expenditure was referred to the committee. The hon. secretary and hon. treasurer were both re-elected, and Mr. W. V. Eggleton was re elected hon. auditor. Group Captain T. V. Lister and Messrs. J. F. Acland, G. E. Collier, B. L. Derrett, S. F. Taylor, C. G. Whiting, G. H. Williams and G. J. Winfield were elected to the committee.

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* * * HHHE Dean of Gloucester (Dr. J H. Costley White) has been President of the Old Cryptians’ Club since 1939 and at the annual meeting, held at the Crypt School, on Tuesday evening, the hon. secretary (Mr. A. L. C. Smith) spoke of the way in which the club had progressed under the Dean’s leadership. Mentioning that the committee had succeeded in persuading the Dean to continue in the office of president at least until the war memorial was dedicated, Mr. Smith stated that in 1939, the year of the school’s fourth cen tenary, they thought that the club was at the crest of a wave and that some ebb was inevitable. “When the war came it really seemed that the activities of the club must end altogether,” said Mr. Smith. "It was the Dean who showed us that far from that being the case, we had imposed on us a bounden duty to keep going so that the club could be a link between Old Cryptians, who were scattered all over the world—and far from falling, our increased enormembership mously.” ♦ ♦ * elville BARNETT, the light - heavy Gloucester weight weight-lifter, who is a sergt.-instructor in the Army Physical Training Corps, is a patient at the City General Hos pital with an attack of jaundice. Barnett, who has many weight lifting honours to his credit, was disappointed at having to miss the British championships in Lon don last Saturday. He hopes to be fit for the Olympic Games.

IVf R. and Mrs. J. P. Fitzwater, A’-l of Electra, The Hill, Stroud, with their son, daughter and grandchild, left England by air vesterday with the for Canada yesterday intention of settling in the Dominion. Mr. Fitzwater’s brother has arranged to meet them at Cal gary on Thursday morning and with him they propose travelling by train through the Rockies to Kamploops, B.C., where they will stay a few weeks beford proceed ing to Vancouver Island. Before they left Stroud Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwater, who were valued members of Stroud Choral Society, the Bedford-street Choir and of Stroud Rotary Club and Inner Circle, received presenta tions and good wishes from sev eral organisations. Many of their friends wished them bon voyage when they left by train for London yesterday afternoon.

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QERGT. V. HOMER (16), of the Maisonettes, Stonehouse, and L/Cpl. R. Gobey (19), of Sum mer-street, Stroud, the two mem bers of the B (Stroud) Company of the 5th C. Battn., Gloucester shire Regiment, who recently hitch-hiked and tramped over 2,500 miles in less than 15 days, with only six shillings in their pockets, are to appear in a B.B.C. Television programme this even ing.

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knew only too well how 30 years ago, when they were unveiling memorials similar to the one ♦ unveiled that afternoon, they all pledged themselves in God’s Memorial Unveiled name that they would leave nothing undone to prevent a HE MEMORIAL TO THE 77 OLD CRYPTIANS WHO DIED IN recurrence of such a catastrophe, THE LAST WORLD WAR WAS UNVEILED AND DEDICATED and the loss of so many splendid, lives. AT THE SCHOOL AT PODSMEAD ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON.vigorous 30 years later, they were THE CEREMONY OF UNVEILING WAS PERFORMED BY inNow, the same position. Why ? GROUP-CAPT. T. V. LISTER, AN OLD CRYPTIAN, AND THE Were they going, as far as in MEMORIAL TABLET WAS DEDICATED BY THE DEAN OF them lay, to allow only 30 or even GLOUCESTER (DR. H. COSTLEY WHITE), PRESIDENT OF THE less years to pass before a OLD CRYPTIANS’ CLUB. similar calamity fell upon the The memorial, on which the D.F.M., J. Kemmett, J. E. W. world ? names of the fallen are inscribed, Kirton, P. T. Langston, L W. H. The wars had been the judg takes the form of a simple brass Lloyd, G. D. L. Machin. R. J. A. ment of God upon Mankind for plate on black marble, with the Maidstone, W. M. Marvin, R. P. not obeying His laws and His school arms in oxydised silver Maude, I. M. H. May, J. E. P. will which were the manisfestaenamel at the top. It has been May, J. C. Murphy, Neville tion of His love. Should they not l designed by Mr. A. F. Watts, an Murphy, Norman Murphy. W. J. try to secure a real court of i Old Cryptian, and has been Parnell, C. J. Pitchford, P. J. international equity so easily placed on the wall in the entrance Pitchford, K. D. Probyn-Skinner, brought into being at which all hall facing a similar memorial to E. J. Reeves, J. Ritchie, E. R. quarrels between nations could the 58 Old Cryptians who died in Rogers, E. I. G. Scriven. G. Selwyn be settled and adjusted? G. B. Senior, I. R. Sims, D.F.M.., the 1914-18 war. The memorial fund was opened F. K. T. Sleeman, A, L, Smith. G. by the Old Cryptians’ Club, who S. Smith R. E. S. Smith, D.F.C., asked for £200. Double that W A. Swanborough, D. R. Thomas, amount was subscribed in a few P. Thompson, K. R. Trevelyan, R. D. Turk, D. W. Turner, D. G. days. The proceedings began with the Webb, A. J. Wilcox, H. Wilkes, singing of the National Anthem, D.F.M., K. J. Wilkins, S. A. . led by the school choir, under Mr. Witchell. these 77 old boys, 49 served H. E. Dawes. The headmaster in Of the R.A.F., 16 in the Army, nine (Mr. D. G. Williams) read the lesson and the unveiling in the Royal Navy, and three were The monthly -meeting of . , ceremony followed Poppy wreaths civilians. Nailsworth W.I., was After the reading of the Roll of the were placed on the memorial by Honour, held in the ¿Town Hall, Group Capt. Lister gave presided over by Mrs. Porri Mrs. Guy Cryer (on behalf of an address, then the Dean (president). The hall was filled parents), Mr. A. F. Watts (for dedicated the and memorial tablet and to capacity with over 200 mem Old Cryptians), and the head gave an address. prayers, bers and visitors to hear Dame , Prefect, G. C. Counsell (for the said by the Dean,Special preceded the Lilian Barker give her life story. school). singing of “ O Valiant Hearts.” At She related her many and the close the entrance doors were varied experiences from the be Roll Of Honour thrown open, and Last Post and ginning of her career as a school The headmaster read the Roll Reveille were sounded by buglers teacher, until her retirement as a of Honour as follows.— from R.A.F. Records. Commissioner of Prisons for A. J. Alden, P. Antrobus, H. Bar Women. nard, R. Bircher, R. J. Bowden, L. On conclusion, she was presen Ordinary Men Breach L. S. Bridges, L. C. Brown K. D. Bruce, P. D. Bruce, E. R. Group Capt. Lister, in his ted by Mrs. Waine with a bouquet Brunsdon, R H. Burley, A. H. address, said he thought it was of flowers. The admiration and affection Byard, H. G. Chamberlayne, J. A. well to remember that those Coleman, J. K. H. Collins, H. G. whose names they commemorated Dame Lilian has won in the hearts of Nailsworth people was Cook. J. E. Cook, G. E. Cryer, W. were ordinary men like them H. Cryer, K. W. Davies, K. T. selves; indeed some of them were voiced by Dr. Helen Daniels in her vote of thanks. Dutton, J. A. Ellery, C. W. C. Ellis little more than boys. Prior to the meeting, Dame R. Farmer, C. J. Flower, B. Frank Two things helped them during Lilian and her secretary, together lin, P. A. Gale, R. A. Gillman R. their trials and suffering—the R. Green, J. E. Griffiths. G. Gross spirit of discipline and duty to with committee members, v/ere entertained to dinner at the man. E. E. Hackett, R. G. Hibbins, others. Both those influences P. Hodkinson, T. W. D. James, were learned and developed at George Hotel, at the invitation of Dr. Daniels and Mrs. Porri, past M. Jones, E. J. Y. Jarrett, school, and, therefore, it was right and present presidents. and fitting that they should be The competition of wild flowers remembered at school. was judged by Dame Lilian, and The memorial tablet, with its prizes awarded to Mrs. Hyde and fine record of distinction, was a Mrs. Moon. challenge to boys of to-day and The social half-hour took the to-morrow to look upon their form of a one-act play by mem school life as a preparation for bers of the dramatic section en contingencies, for things unex titled: "The Life and Soul of the pected and unseen. Party.” those taking part being Mrs. B. Davis, Mrs. Porri, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Tam, and Mrs. 30 Years . The Dean said many present Ducker.

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PRESENTATION TO RETIRING MASTER FTF ANNUAL FOUNDERS’ DAY LUNCHEON HELD BY THE mn CRYPTIANS’ AT THE NEW INN, GLOUCESTER vtp^TFRDAY INCORPORATED A PRESENTATION TO MR. W. M MORGAN-BROWN, WHO IS RETIRING AFTER 20 YEARS A THE CRYPT SCHOOL. Among those present at the On behalf of the Old Cryptians luncheon, he said, were on Old Club the Dean of Gloucester (Dr. Cryptian on leave from the Sudan H. Costley White), who is presi and one from India, besides others dent of the club, made the presen from all parts of the British Isles. tation. It took the form of a col- The London Old Cryptians’ Club lection of cut glass. ,was very well represented. Supporting the Dean on the top The cricket club continued to table were the headmaster (Mr. flourish and was enjoying a most D. G. Williams), the City Educa successful season. The rugger tion Officer (Mr. W. H. Harland), club had had difficulty at times the Rector of St. Mary de Crypt in raising a fifteen last season but (Rev. E. D. S. Camus), Mr. W. N. that was rectified later and _ they Morgan-Brown and the Rev. W. were looking forward to having a Romanes (Vicar of St. Saviour’s, good team next autumn. During the luncheon the Dean, Birmingham), an Old Cryptian, accordanc with a long who preached the sermon at the in established tradition presented a annual Founders’ Day service at red rose to the Rector of St. Mary the Cathedral, yesterday morning. Also present was Mr. S. P. Ball, a de Crypt in the name of the old former hon. secretary of the club. boys and of the school. Speaking at the luncheon, the Cathedral Service headmaster described Mr. MorganBrown as a most devoted form The service at the Cathedral in master and said that he was the morning was attended by really interested in his boys. present and past pupils apo “I am sure we all wish him relatives. It was conducted by prosperity and happiness in his the Dean, who was assisted by retirement,” added Mr. Williams. Mr. Camus. Mr. H. Byard, an •Old Cryptian was at the organ, Positive Personality The hon. secretary of the Old iand Mr. H. E. Dawies was in Cryptians’ Club (Mr. A. L. C. charge of the school choir, which, Smith) said it was rather difficult led the singing. The lesson was to do justice to so positive a per read by the headmaster. In his address Mr. Romanes sonality as Mr. Morgan-Brown. One of the finest jobs that Mr. said that that day they paid Morgan-Brown ever did for the tribute to the two people whose Crypt was when he took over a ideals compelled them to found struggling Air Cadet squadron the Crypt School. ‘•We remember those—both and galvanised it into one of the most efficient A.T.C. squadrons in known and ideals in the past have helped to the country. For four years he had devoted himself to his build up a noble tradition he told the congregation. squadron with enthusiasm. “What you are and what your “ I feel that life at the Crypt is going to be much less colour habits and ideals are will help to ful without him and all Old make or mar that heritage. You Cryptians sincerely wish him a owe much to the past! WM those long and happy retirement,” who come after you feel that they are your debtors?” added Mr. Smith. An Eve-of-Founder s Day ser Expressing his appreciation, Mr. Morgan-Brown remarked vice, arranged by the' R®ctor wa held at St. Mary-de-Crypt on that he thought the Old Cryptians The address could in these days do a great Monday evening. was given by the Rev. A. ». deal for the school. Butcher, another Old Cryptian. “I am not an Old Cryptian my self, but even in the 20 years I have been connected with the Entrance gates made with school, I can seen a difference good oak to order, reason between the old Friar’s Orchard days and the Podsmead days, and able prices. Gates repaired: I can get a thrill when I look back at the old days at Friar’s — W. K. SADI) — Orchard,” he declared. Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 24192. Mr. Morgan-Brown said he thought the Old Cryptians' Club and Old Cryptians could, by their influence, do a great deal to keep Don't Sell Your Apples tradition alive. He was always amazed every year at the extra until you have consulted ordinary strength of the loyalty of the Old Cryptians’ Club to the LEONARD F. G. SUCH school. , ,, While giving details of recent 9, VICTORIA AVENUE, activities, the hon. secretary EVESHAM. Phone: 6295. mentioned that the club now had an active membership of 662.

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The Dean of Gloucester (Dr. H. Costley White), president of the Old Cryptians Club, making a presentation to Mr. W. N. MorganBrown, who is retiring after 20 years at the school. (See report in Page Eight).

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ytoll of "Honour. 1939-1945 A. J. Alden. P. Antrobus. H. Barnard. R. Bircher. R. J. Bowden. L. Breach. L. S. Bridges. L. C. Brown. K. D. Bruce. P. D. Bruce. E. R. Brunsdon. R. H. Burley. A. H. Byard. H. G. Chamberlayne. J. A. Coleman. J. K. H. Collins. H. G. Cook. J. E. Cook. G. E. Cryer. W. H. Cryer. K. W. Davies. K. T. Dutton. J. A. Ellery. R. Earmer. C. J. Flower.

B. Franklin. P. A. Gale. R. A. Gillman. R. R. Green. J. E. Griffiths. G. Grossman. E. E. Hackett. R. G. Hibbins. P. Hodkinson. T. W. D. James. E. J. Y. Jarrett. A. M. Jones, D.F.M. J. Kemmett. J. E. W. Kirton. P. T. Langston. L. W. H. Lloyd. G. D. L. Machin. R. J. A. Maidstone. W. M. Marvin. R. P. Maude. I. M. H. May. J. E. P. May. J. C. Murphy. Neville Murphy. Norman Murphy.

W. J. Parnell. C. J. Pitchford. P. J. Pitchford. K. D. Probyn-Skinner. E. J. Reeves. J. Ritchie. E. R. Rogers. G. Selwyn. G. B. Senior. I. R. Sims, D.F.M. F. K. T. Sleeman. A. L. Smith. G. S. Smith. * R. E. S. Smith, D.F.C. W. A. Swanborough. D. R. Thomas. P. Thompson. K. R. Trevelyan. R. D. Turk. D. W. Turner. D. G. Webb. A. J. Wilcox. H. Wilkes, D.F.M. K. J. Wilkins. S. A. Witchell.

Any corrections or additions to this Roll of Honour should be sent to the Hon. Secretary, Old Cryptians’ Club, The Crypt School, Gloucester.

THE CRYPT SCHOOL, GLOUCESTER.

dedication of Wav Zlbemovial Saturday, 28th May, 1949, at 3.0 p.m. ORDER

NATIONAL God save our gracious King, Long live our noble King, God save the King! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us: God save the King!

SERVICE.

ANTHEM O Lord our GodL, arise, Scatter his enemies, Make wars to cease Keep us from plague and dearth, Turn Thou our woes to mirth, And over all the earth Let there be peace.

Thy choicest gifts in store On him be pleased to pour; Long may he reign: May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice God save the King! Lesson

Wisdom III, 1-10

UNVEILING OF MEMORIAL TABLET The Memorial will be unveiled by Group-Captain T. V. Lister. Wreaths will be laid by representatives of the parents, the Old Cryptians and the School. The Roll of Honour will be read by the Headmaster.

ADDRESS BY GROUP-CAPTAIN T. V. LISTER

3n ilDemovtam, 1939=1945.

DEDICATION OF MEMORIAL TABLET By the Very Reverend Dr. H. Costley White, Dean of Gloucester (President of the Old Cryptians’ Club) In the faith of Jesus Christ, we bless, hallow and dedicate this Tablet placed here to the Glory of God and in loving memory of His Servants, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

A. J. Alden P. Antrobus H. Barnard R. Bircher R. J. Bowden L. Breach L. S. Bridges L. C. Brown K. D. Bruce P. D. Bruce E. R. Brunsdon R. H. Burley A. H. Byard H. G. Chamberlayne J. A. Coleman J. K. H. Collins H. G. Cook J. E. Cook G. E. Cryer W. H. Cryer K. W. Davies K. T. Dutton J. A. Ellery C. W. C. Ellis R. Farmer C. J. Flower

B. Franklin P. A. Gale R. A. Gillman R. R. Green J. E. Griffiths G. Grossman E. E. Hackett R. G. Hibbins P. Hodkinson T. W. D. James E. J. Y. Jarrett A. M. Jones, D.F.M. J. Kemmett J. E. W. Kirton P. T. Langston L. W. H. Lloyd G. D. L. Machin R. J. A. Maidstone W. M. Marvin R. P. Maude L M. H. May J. E. P. May J. C. Murphy Neville Murphy Norman Murphy

W. J. Parnell C. J. Pitchford P. J. Pitchford K. D. Probyn-Skinner E. J. Reeves J. Ritchie E. R. Rogers E. I. G. Scriven G. Selwyn G. B. Senior I. R. Sims, D.F.M. F. K. T. Sleeman A. L. Smith G. S. Smith R. E. S. Smith, D.F.C. W. A. Swanborough D. R. Thomas P. Thompson K. R. Trevelyan R. D. Turk D. W. Turner D. G. Webb A. J. Wilcox H. Wilkes, D.F.M. K. J. Wilkins S. A. Witchell

ADDRESS BY THE DEAN OF GLOUCESTER Let Us Pray

Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness, we give Thee hearty thanks that sons of this Ancient School in the hour of their Country’s need have been faithful and true even unto death, and we pray that, encouraged by their example and strength ened by their fellowship, we may show ourselves worthy of their supreme sacrifice, and that when our life’s work is done we with them may be partakers of Thy eternal Kingdom. Grant this, O Heavenly Father, for the sake of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

We give Thee thanks, O Lord, Father Almighty, Eternal God, for all those Thy Servants who waxed valiant in fight and wrought righteousness, and counting not their life dear unto themselves, laid it down for their friends; and we pray Thee that, having fought a good fight and finished their course with joy, they may rejoice evermore with all them that have come out of the great tribulation, and having washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb, stand before Thy Throne and serve Thee day and night for ever; through Him that overcame and is set down in Thy Throne, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, now and ever and world without end. Amen. O Heavenly Father, Whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ did weep at the grave of Lazarus His friend; have compassion on those that are in sorrow; comfort them with the sense of Thy love; give them sure trust and confidence in Thy care, and make them know that all things work together for good to them that love God: through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, Father of all men and Judge of all nations, we thank Thee with unfeigned hearts that Thou hast led us safely through these years of trial and tribula tion and hast brought our righteous cause to a triumphant issue. Grant, we beseech Thee, that after the hour of victory we forget not Thee, our Creator and the source of our strength, but rather dedicate ourselves anew to Thy service in all fear and humility. Put away from us all selfishness and hardness of heart that we may live together in love and prosperity, and so preserve this our Commonwealth of Nations that we may both labour to give peace and justice in all the earth and ourselves be found an acceptable people in Thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

HYMN

O Valiant Hearts, who to your glory came Through dust of conflict and through battle-flame; Tranquil you lie, your knightly virtue proved, Your memory hallowed in the land you loved. Proudly you gathered, rank on rank to war, As who had heard God’s message from afar; All you had hoped for, all you had, you gave To save Mankind—yourselves you scorned to save.

Splendid you passed, the great surrender made, Into the light that nevermore shall fade; Deep your contentment in that blest abode, Who wait the last clear trumpet-call of God. Long years ago, as earth lay dark and still, Rose a loud cry upon a lonely hill, While in the frailty of our human clay Christ, our Redeemer, passed the self-same way.

These were His servants, in His steps they trod, Following through death the martyr’d Son of Gdd. Victor He rose; victorious too shall rise They who have drunk His cup of Sacrifice. THE LAST POST

REVEILLE

THE BLESSING

L. A. Smart & Son Ltd., Printers, Northgate Street, Gloucester

THE OLD CRYPTIANS’ CLUB President: The Very Reverend Dr. H. Costley White

THE DEDICATION OF THE WAR MEMORIAL HE Memorial to the seventy-seven Old Cryptians who died in the last World War was unveiled and dedicated at the School on Saturday afternoon, 28th May, 1949.

The Memorial takes the form of a simple brass, mounted on black marble, surmounted by the School Arms in oxidised silver and enamel. It is in every way similar to the memorial designed by Mr. A. F. Watts, to the fifty-eight Old Cryptians who gave their lives in the 1914-18 War, and has been affixed to the wall of the Entrance Hall facing that earlier memorial. The work was executed by Messrs. R. E. and C. Marshall, Limited, of Cheltenham. The Entrance Hall was reserved for relatives of the fallen and over a hundred were present. Subscribers to the Memorial Fund and present Cryptians were allotted seats in the Assembly Hall. The ceremony began with the singing of the National Anthem, led by the School Choir, under Mr. H. E. Dawes. The Headmaster read the lesson (Wisdom of Solomon iii, 1-10).

Group-Captain T. V. Lister then unveiled the Tablet with the words: “ I unveil this memorial in grateful memory of those Old Cryptians whose names are inscribed thereon.” Following which Poppy wreaths were laid on the memorial by a mother (Mrs. Guy Cryer), a member of the Old Cryptians’ Club (Mr. A. F. Watts), and the School Head Prefect (G. C. Counsell). The Headmaster read the Roll of Honour as follows:

John Edward Wickham Kirton Peter Tom Langston Lawrence Walter Hugh Lloyd Graham Dudley Launcelot Machin Raymond Joseph Alfred Maidstone William Montague Marvin Ronald Peter Maude Iain Mark Herbert May James Ernest Peter May John Charles Murphy Neville Murphy Norman Murphy William James Parnell Charles Jack Pitchford Peter John Pitchford Kenneth Douglas Probyn-Skinner Edwin James Reeves John Ritchie Edgar Ronald Rogers Edward Ian Godwin Scriven Guy Selwyn Gerald Brian Senior Ivor Reginald Sims, D.F.M. Frank Kenneth Teague Sleeman Arthur Layton Smith George Sinclair Smith Ronald Edward Sidney Smith, D.F.C. William Adair Swanborough Donald Richard Thomas Peter Thompson Kenneth Reginald Trevelyan Ronald Douglas Turk Derek Wilfred Turner Donald George Webb Alan John Wilcox Harry Wilkes, D.F.M. Kenneth James Wilkins Samuel Arundell Witchell

Arthur John Alden Peter Antrobus Harold Barnard Richard Bircher Rupert James Bowden Leslie Breach Leslie Samuel Bridges Leslie Charles Brown Kenneth Douglas Bruce Patrick David Bruce Edward Ronald Brunsdon Roland Henry Burley Arthur Hubert Byard Henry Godsell Chamberlayne Jack Allenby Coleman John Kyrle Hutcheson Collins Henry George Cook John Ewart Cook Guy Eric Cryer William Henry Cryer Kenneth William Davies Kenneth Trevor Dutton John Andrew Ellery Cuthbert William Cyril Ellis Raymond Farmer Cyril John Flower Brian Franklin Paul Arthur Gale Reginald Allan Gillman Robert Riley Green John Edmund Griffiths George Mendel Grossman Ernest Edward Hackett Royston Gilbert Hibbins Peter Hodkinson Thomas William Douglas James Eric John Yorke Jarrett Alan Milton Jones, D.F.M. Jack Kemmett

In Memory of (hose Old Cryptians who gave their lives for their Country in the World " War

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A J. Alden P. Antrobus H Barnard R. Bircher 4 kJ.Bowden L.Breach LS. Bridges L.C.Brown K.D.Bruce P D.Bruce EkBrunsdon R H Burley A.H Byard II.G.Chamberlayne J. A. Coleman J.K.H Collins I H.GCook ¿u J. E.. C o o k G.E Cryer W H Cryer K.W. Davies KT. Dutton J.A Ellery CWCEIIls R.Farmer CJ.Flower

B.Franklin P. A.Gale R.A Gillman R.R.Green J.E.Griffiths G.Grossman E.E. Hackett R.G. Hibbins P. Hod kinson T W.D. James E J,Y. Jarrett AM Jones. D EM J. Kemmeii J.E W Kirton P.T. Langston L.W H JJoyd G.D L.M achtn RJ.A.Ma<dstone W. M Marvin R.P.Maude I.M.H.May J E P. May J.C. M urphy Neville Murphy Norman Murphy

WJ. Parnell C J Pitchford P J Pitchford ■ i K D Probyn-Skinner E J Reeves J Ritchie E k Rogers E 1 G Scriven G Selwyn GB.Senior 1* Sims D.F.M. FK.T. Sleeman A. L. Smith || G S Smith R E.S Smith.D EC. W A. Swan borough DR.Thomas P Thompson | K R.Trevelyan R D lurk D.w.Turner D.G.Webb A J Wilcox II Wilkes.D EM K J Wilkins S. A Witchell

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Of these 77 Old Boys, 49 served in the Royal Air Force, 16 in the Army, 9 in the Royal Navy, and 3 were civilians.

In addressing the gathering, Group-Captain T. V. Lister said that, as an Old Cryptian himself, he considered it a great honour to unveil the memorial. He was proud also to have served in the Service to which the majority of them belonged. The 77 names on the memorial were a sad but fine record and one of which the School might be justly proud as it showed that this ancient school had lost nothing by the passage of years of its ability to train men capable of rising to the greatest heights when necessity arose. He thought it was well to remember that those whose names were commemorated were ordinary men like ourselves; indeed, some of them were little more than boys; their reactions to their experiences were the same as ours would have been; we should try to visualise ourselves having their experiences.

Two things helped them to overcome their very natural recoil from suffering; first, the spirit of discipline, and second, duty to others. Both these influences were learned and developed at school, and therefore it was right and natural that they should be remembered at school.

The tablet was an appeal and a challenge to every generation of boys, who came and went from this ancient school, which he trusted every generation would take to heart and act upon. The school was a preparation for life; not only in its common form, but for larger things as well—for the tablet with its fine record of distinctions appealed to the boys of to-day and to morrow to look upon school life as a preparation for contingencies; for things that might not be seen and were unexpected, for great and sore trials, and for their national life. The tablet was a reminder to be careful to perform the allotted task whilst there was still time, so that, when the last great call came, it could be met with head held high in the knowledge of work and duty well done.

The Very Reverend Dr. H. Costley White, Dean of Gloucester and President of the Old Cryptians’ Club, dedicated the Memorial Tablet with the words: “ In the faith of Jesus Christ, we bless, hallow and dedicate this Tablet placed here to the Glory of God and in loving memory of His Servants, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.” The Dean said that many present knew only too well how thirty years ago, when they were unveiling memorials similar to the one unveiled that afternoon, they all pledged themselves in God’s name that they would leave nothing undone to prevent a recurrence of such a catastrophe, and the loss of so many splendid, vigorous lives. Now, thirty years later—only thirty years, they were in the same position. Why ? Were they going, as far as in them lay, to allow only thirty years or even less years to pass before a similar calamity fell upon the world ?

The wars had been the judgment of the Wrath of God upon Mankind for not obeying His laws and His will which were the manifestation of His love. Should they not try to secure a real court of international equity so easily brought into being at which all quarrels between nations could be settled and adjusted ? Special prayers, said by the Dean, preceded the singing of “ O Valiant Hearts.” At the close the entrance doors were thrown open, and the Last Post and Reveille were sounded by buglers of the Royal Air Force.

WAR DECORATIONS The following decorations were awarded to Old Cryptians for war services:— Knight Bachelor:

E. G. Brookes Commanders of

the

Order of the British Empire:

E. Barnard F. M. Birks G. T. Wellington

Officer

of the

T. Beacall

Members

Order of

of the

the

Order of

N. E. Browning R. C. Catesby J. E. Gethyn-Jones P. H. Knight G. W. Parker

the

British Empire:

British Empire (Military Division):

Military Cross:

R. W. Cresswell J. Gwinnett M. H. Rodway Distinguished Flying Cross:

R. C. Haine R. W. H. Narramore T. H. Parnell *R. E. S. Smith {and Bar) M. W. C. Tyler C. J. A. Williams A. J. H. Wright M. H. Young

Air Force Cross:

J. T. Lawrence W. R. Walwin Distinguished Service Medal:

E. A. Norris Distinguished Flying Medal:

*A. M. Jones *1. R. Sims *H. Wilkes

Military Medal:

C. W. A’Bear British Empire Medal (Military Division):

F. Baldwin K. P. Clapham

Officer of the Legion of Merit (U.S.A.):

F. H. Culpin

Chevalier de L’ordre

J. T. Lawrence

Croix

Leopold II avec Palme (Belgium):

Guerre avec Palme (Belgium):

J. T. Lawrence

Croix de Guerre (France):

E. A. Parsons Mentioned

Despatches:

B. H. Boon, *L. Breach, N. W. Brookes, B. E. Camus, ♦H. G. Chamberlayne, R. C. Easterbrook, J. B. George, *G. M. Grossman, R. C. Haine, C. H. Hill, P. H. Knight, G. W. Parker, E. A. Parsons, E. Pitt, E. W. Pope, W. F. Sims’ M. H. Young. * Afterwards killed on Active Service.

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President: The Very Reverend Dr. H. Costley White, Dean of Gloucester.

ANNUAL

DINNER

Saturday, 14th January, 1950

at the Bell Hotel, Gloucester. 6'45 p.m. for 7'15 p.m. GUEST OF HONOUR:

The Right Honourable the Earl Bathurst.

The number of covers is strictly limited to 150.

Lounge suits will be worn. Members of the Club can obtain tickets, price 10/6d. each, exclusive of wine, from the Honorary Secretary, the Honorary Treasurer, or the Club outfitters, Messrs. Rolfe and Morgan, Southgate Street, Gloucester. No application can be considered after Saturday. 7th January, 1950.

OLD

CRYPTIANS'

CLUB

ANNUAL

DINNER.

To A. L. C. Smith, 21 King Edward’s Avenue, Gloucester. Please send me a ticket for the Annual Dinner.

I enclose the sum of ten shillings and sixpence.

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ANNUAL DINNER Saturday, January 14th, 1950 at the

BELL HOTEL “

President:

The Very Reverend H. COSTLEY WHITE, D.D., DEAN OF GLOUCESTER.

TOAST

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MENU “ His Majesty the King ”

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The President

“ Floreat Schola Cryptiensis ”

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The Right Honourable the Earl Bathurst

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‘‘Old Cryptians’ Club” Proposer:

F. M. Birks, Esq., C.B.E., M.Inst.C.E., M.Inst.Mech.E.

Peas

Riced Potatoes

Responder: The Very Reverend H. Costley White, D.D. (President)

“ The Governors ”

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Qrahame W. Parker, Esq., M.B.E., M.A.

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OLD CRYPTIANS' CLUB.

President: The Very Reverend Dr. H. Costley White, Dean of Gloucester.

DINNER

ANNUAL

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at the Bell Hotel, Gloucester. 6'45 p.m. for 745 p.m. GUEST OF HONOUR:

The Right Honourable the Earl Bathurst.

The number of covers is strictly limited to 150.

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To A. L. C. Smith, 21 King Edward’s Avenue, Gloucester. Please send me a ticket for the Annual Dinner.

I enclose the sum of ten shillings and sixpence. Name ............................................................ ................................

Address............................................................................................ 9 71088

"Pettiness And Jealousy” Against Grammar Schools CRYPT HEADMASTER AT OLD BOYS’ DINNER riticism of the

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TO COMBINE MODERN SCHOOLS WITH GRAMMAR C SCHOOLS WAS EXPRESSED BY MR. D. G. WILLIAMS, HEAD

MASTER OF THE CRYPT SCHOOL, GLOUCESTER, WHO ALSO REFERRED TO AN “ ATTACK ON GRAMMAR SCHOOLS DUE TO PETTINESS AND JEALOUSY. efforts of their own but by He was speaking at the annual stealing somebody else’s,” com dinner of the Old Cryptians Club mented Mr. Williams. “Any at the Bell Hotel, Gloucester, on thing more un-English or more Saturday. unhealthy I cannot imagine. ” A tribute to the grammar Mr. F. M. Birks, deputy chair school tradition of “fair disci pline—administered justly,” was man- of the North Thames Gas paid by Earl Bathurst who was Board, proposed “The Old Crypt ians’ Club.” guest of honour. He referred to the number of Every day they saw young hooligans all over the country boys who had been at the school during the past 400 years and side, he said. "I believe that this destruction said that their impact on the of the countryside, done wilfully history of this country could be by by young people is entirely due no means negligible. to lack of discipline in school,” The Dean of Gloucester, Dr. H. Costley White, who is President he declared. “But that lack of discipline of the Club, responded and said does not exist in a grammar that the Old Cryptians’ Club was school—there you have disci a flourishing institution. pline.” . .. “ The school can be very well The Earl, in proposing the assured that its old boys will toast “ Floreat Schola Cryptien- support it in every way that they sis ” said that the grammar can.” schools throughout our country Mr. Grahame W. Parker, an Old were steeped in tradition. Cryptian rugby football inter “ Let us cling to every tradition national, who is now a master at of the great past,” he said. “ The Blundell’s School, toasted “ The Crypt School was founded in 1539 Governors ”. and since that time countless Mr. Gordon H. Williams, an Old numbers of boys have been Cryptian governor of the school through the school and have taken responded, " Whatever you may their place as servants to the think of the governors, it is King, to our country, and to God. necessary to bear in mind that “ Surely there could be no they have to implement the Acts greater objective of education of Parliament ” he said. possible. That is what the Crypt “ When you bear in mind the School lives up to in its everyday threat to our old school to which life. our headmaster* has referred you Replying to the toast, the head can’t help feeling, as I do, that master, Mr. D. G. Williams, said there must be many politicians the school was still full of life who don’t even know the meaning and vitality and he thought they of the word * education gave a reasonable good account of It seemed to him that as far themselves. as education was concerned the “ There have been some changes State—in the person of the Min in education since we met here ister—had usurped the right of last—some of them are very good the parent to choose the type of the children and some of them I do not like,” eduction which should have. continued Mr. Williams. The dinner was the first l.eld “ What does surprise me is that there has been an attack by the Old Cryptians’ Club since upon the grammar schools due the Fourth Centenary dinner in to pettiness and jealousy. It 1939. The Dean presided and among never occurred to me that that kind of thing could happen in others present were the Rector the green and nleasant land of of St. Mary de Crypt (the Rev. England. It is the kind of thing E. D. S. Camus), the hon. secre that I associated with the tary (Mr. A. L. C. Smith), the mentality that is on the other hon. treasurer (Mr. A. C. Paget) and two former hon. secretaries side of the Iron Curtain.” ..... The headmaster said that most (Mr. S. P. Ball and Mr. A. F. Watts). of the grammar schools would Between the toasts, Mr. Percy suffer minor damage, some major damage, and it was quite likely Underwood sang a selection of that the Crypt would be in the songs, accompanied at the piano by Mr. Donald Hunt. second category. The scheme was to make the About 1,200 Poles will leave Crypt half a grammar school and East Africa for Australia in a half a modern school. “The idea is, of course, to few days, leaving 1,000 Polish give these modern schools refugees in Kenya, Uganda, and prestige, not by the honest Tanganyika.

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Old Cryptians' Club Annual Meeting

JOINT ACTION URGED TO OBTAIN CLUB A TTEMPTS BY MEMBERS OF THE OLD CRYPTIANS’ CLUB -21- TO OBTAIN PREMISES IN GLOUCESTER, DID NOT MEET WITH ANY SUCCESS, IT WAS REPORTED AT THE CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING AT THE CRYPT SCHOOL YESTERDAY. “I think it is a scandal because The sub-committee appointed to deal with the matter recom we have been on this site for mended that the old boys’ seven years,” commented Dr. H. (President), re associations of other city schools Costley-White should be approached with a view ferring to the fact that there to joint action in the quest for were no fences around the school. a club house. “We have not much ground for The alternative—the erection of use as playing fields yet,” he a hut on a derelict site—was added. decided to be impracticable. The officials and the President The formation of a badminton were re-elected en bloc, with club was discussed and, on the thanks for their services. suggestion of the secretary (Mr. The question of a brochure in A. L. C. Smith) it was decided commemoration of the club’s to circularise the six or seven golden jubilee was referred to the hundred members asking them to committee. attend a meeting to take the The following were elected to necessary steps to form a club. serve on the committee for two The secretary’s proposition that years: Messrs. C. G. Whiting, the committee should be in J. F. Acland, G. H. Williams, creased from 10 to 12 elected N. W. Brookes, J. C. Hiram, and members was carried. D. P. Jones. Mr. R. C. Upham was elected to serve for one year.

“Members Or ... ”

Laughter was raised when a member suggested that a rule should be re-worded “members or gentlemen”. The rule, dealing with the election of members as honorary members,—if it was considered that their work for the club merited it—was being dicussed, tMiiiinniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiinB

"THE CITIZEN” SILVER DART For the information of secretaries of teams com peting in “The Citizen” Silver Dart competition who have not received a copy of the draw for the first round, in each section teams with odd numbers i play teams with the even numbers, and in each case the odd number repre sents the home team. To quote the first sec tion as an example: AA 1 ) v. AA 2; AA 3 v. AA 4; AA 5 v. AA 6; AA 7 v. AA 8; AA 9 v. AA 10. The numbers were given to teams after the draw had been made. lllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllN

and after many members had expressed their opinions It was decided not to re-word it. All honorary members must have been educated at the school, the meeting decided, and only those members who had rendered outstanding service to the club should be made honorary members. The secretary, in presenting his report, said he hoped that in 1951—their golden jubilee year— it would be possible to stage a special celebration. The hon. treasurer (Mr. A. C. Paget) stated that for the first time for three years they had a favourable balance. This, he said, was due to the fact that last year they raised the membership fee to 7/6d.

Memorial Gates It appeared that the increased fee would account for their ex penses. He added that he an ticipated a rise in membership this year. THE SECRETARY SUG GESTED THAT £140 THEY HAD RECEIVED FOR THE SCHOOL WAR MEMORIAL FUND, SHOULD BE USED FOR A PAIR OF ORNAMENTAL GATES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE SCHOOL WHEN A FENCE WAS BUILT AROUND IT.

This was approved by mem bers, and the money, they decided, should be invested until the school grounds were enclosed.

KULL;'- OF THd OLD ClATi'lANb * CLUB.

The Club shall be composed of Old Boys of the Crypt School,Gloucester, and past or present Masters of the School and shall be called “The Old Cryptians’ Club”.

The objects of the Club shall be:

(a) To encourage social intercourse between Old Boys of the School, and to keep them in touch with it. (b) To publish and circulate all news of interest about present and former Members through the ”Cryptian” • (c) To forward the interests oi the School, its institutions and any of its Members. 3.

*t ¡The Annual Subscription to the Clu’o shall be Sevan Shillings and Six • Pence and shall be due in advance on 1st. of January each year. A Member shall be allowed to make a Life Composition of Five Guineas in lieu of the Annual Subscription;]but in no case shall previous Annual Subscriptions be reckoned as part of such Life Composition.

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Members have rendered outstanding servuneto<Uw h Clubx be nominated by the Committee ana elec uad^it a Gdneiial Meeting. Honorary Life Members shall have all.the privileges of Membership, but shall not be required to pay any subscription.

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The officers of the Club shnlï be elected at the Annual General Meeting and shall consist of a President (a Secretary and a Treasurer• The Management of the Club and the election of Members shall be in the hands of a Committee, consisting oi the officers of uhe Club, tnc Headmaster of the School, the Past-Presidents of the Club, the Honorary . Secretaries of the 7^ (jx"VT'tims*. Cricket Club md elected Members. At i>hc nmaal General Meeting f ivS- members of the Committee shall be elected to serve lor t"\/o years. Casual vacancies may be filled up by the Committee. A Member elected to fill a casual vacancy shall retire at the time when the Member whose place he fills would have retired.

Nominations for the election of Officers and Committee shall be sent to the Secretary at least one week before the Annual general Meeting, proposed, seconded .and subject to the acceptance of the member nominated. The administration of the funds of the Club shall be vested in the Committee, who may invest or otherwise deal with the same on behalf of the Club as they in their discretion may think fit.

The Committee shall meet at least once in every year. The Secretary shall send out notices of a Committee Meeting nt least one week before it takes place. At all meetings of the Committee five shall form a quorum. The president of the Club shall be President of all affiliated societies and the Secretary and Treasurer of the Club shalD be member.? of the committees of all affiliated societies • The Secretary shall send out notices of the Annual General M^cuing at least one month before it takes place.

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The Treasurer shall receive subscriptions and shall defray the current expenses of the Club. +His accounts.shall be annually examined by an Audiwn appointed at the Annual General Meeting and shall be published.

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The Committee in their discretion may, and upon a vzritten request signed by fifteen Members of the Club shall, call a Special General Meeting. At least fourteen days’ notice of such a Meeting, stating the object, shall be given.

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No alteration shall be made in the Rules of the Club except at a General Meeting and by a majority of two-thirds of those present anci voting and any proposed alteration shall be stated on the notice calling the Meeting

VOL. CCXXIV.—No. 11,941

REGISTERED FOR TRANSMISSION ABROAD

SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1951

Journal ESTABLISHED BY R. RAIKES. 1722

Price 2d.

CRYPT SCHOOL FOUNDERS’ DAY THE 412th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDATION OF THE CRYPT SCHOOL, GLOUCESTER, AND THE 50th YEAR OF THE OLD CRYPTIANS’ CLUB WERE MARKED BY A SERVICE IN THE CATHEDRAL, A REUNION LUNCH AT THE BELL HOTEL, AND CRICKET ON THE WAGON WORKS SPORTS GROUND.

Some of the present school boys leaving Gloucester Cathedral after the service. On the right is the Rev. E. D. S. Camus, Rector of St. Mary de Crypt, wearing the rose presented by old custom as a quit rent for the land on which the original school adjoining the church was built in 1539 on land owned by St. Mary de Crypt.

From the left in the picture above taken at the lunch are Mr. A. F. Watts, who has had 45 years connection with the school and club, the Rev. J. N. Perry, an old boy (1935-1938), who preached the sermon at the service, the headmaster, and Dr. H. Costley White (1886-88), President of the Club^ At the lunch (in the picture below) are (from the left) Messrs. John Newth, D. V. Haines, D. P. Jones, J. C. Hiram, F. D. H. Dawe, B. R. E. Wear, H. E. Dawes and G. J. Winfield.

Mr. I). G. Williams, headmaster from 1920 to 1950, with the present head, Mr. Colin Ewan (in centre) »nd Mr. C. J. Cullis (on the right) one of the founder members of the Old Cryptians’ Club.

Mr. A. L. C. Smith, Hon. Secretary of the Old Cryptians’ Club, and a master for the past 21 years, began his connection with the school as a boy in 1911. On the left are members of the staff and old boys at the lunch. From the left are G. G. Stroud. C. D. Roberts, J. D. Skirrow, M. D. Brookes and P. J. Gamble.

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President: The Very Reverend Dr. H. Costley White,

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GOLDEN JUBILEE DINNER Saturday, 13th January, 1951. at the Bell Hotel, Gloucester. 6'45 p.m. for 7'15 p.m. The number of covers is strictly limited to 150. Lounge suits will be worn. Members of the Club can obtain tickets, price 10/6. each, exclusive of wine, from the Honorary Secretary, the Honorary Treasurer, or the Club outfitters, Messrs. Rolfe and Morgan, Southgate Street, Gloucester. No application can be considered after Saturday. 6th January. 1951.

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committee (serving Costley White as an honorary general ( Until 1955), Messrs. G. H. life member, the hon. secretary Blundell, ’ C. J. Cullis, J. Hill, (Mr. A. L. C. Smith) said that 1 B. Hoare, W. R. Walwyn and this was a distinction that had J . always been very jea oUsly .A F. Watts} (serving Until guarded by the club: in 52 1954), Messrs. W. Evans, J. C. D. P. Jones, R. E. years only three men had been Hiram, so honoured. , . Moore, C. G. Whiting and G. Dr. Costley White was elected H. Williams. president in the fourth In the absence of the presi 1 centenary year of the schooL dent, the chair was taken at i He had served the club With the meeting by the headmaster f Mr. Colin Ewan. an inspiring devotion. The hort. treasurer (Mr. A. C Paget) seconded and Dr. Costley White was elected unanimously. A letter Whs read from Dr. Costley White in which he said: lam much touched by the generous compliment which my old friends are proposing to pay to me in making me an honorary life member., I shall Big Bedford 7-+onner be very proud bf that.” Mr. F. M. Birks, nominated breaks all records. by the committee, was unani 12,500 sold in mously elected as president for 1953-54. , . first two years The new president is one of despite material • the oldest members of the club. shortages. ' Deputy chairman of the North ’ Thames Gas Board, he has been president of the Institution of No wonder this success. The Big/^ , Gas Engineers. Bedford is a full| $ The election of officers and 7-tonner and a committee resulted: lion, secre 30 - m.p.h. 7tary, Mr. A. D. C. Smith; hon. tonner, It car treasurer, A. C. Paget; hon. ries big loads factor mhHi

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\7ICTORIAN Old Cryptians 1 ’ greeted 1956 O C’s at the dinner. _ _ , First was J. W. Hipwood, of Melton Mowbray. He was at Crypt from 1886 to 1890 and joined the O C's Club at the age of 78. “Heartiest good wishes to all O C s, especially Victorians (which includes me),” stated his greetings telegram. The second was Dr. H. Costley-White, former Dean of Gloucester and contem porary of Mr. Hipwood. He wrote extending his K1*** wishes and regretting his absence.

HONOUR FOR GLOUCESTER RAIL OFFICIAL

“PERNICIOUS nonsense” were the words applied * at the Old Cryptians’ Club dinner held in the New Inn, Gloucester, on Saturday, to ideas of levelling down education. The speaker was the guest of honour, Professor G. H. Rawcliffe, professor of electrical engineering at Bristol University, a Governor of the Gloucester Technical College, whose father was a clergyman m the city. under the welfare state who

He said that it was mainly on the work of the grammar schools that the modern univer sities had built themselves up to the present position they hold in the educational system. “Some of the best boys who come to the university come from such schools as yours, he said. ,

He went on to say that he was quite sure (hat the real strength of England lay not in the metropolis but in the provincial centres of the country and among the gram mar schools there on w7hich the whole culture of the nation ultimately depended.

does not need the support and protection of his old boys. The headmasters’ powers have been diminshed and their i responsibilities increased and i there was never a time in the ■ last five years—and I have no doubt in the next five too— that old boys can support a school to its benefit.”

Cramming

Mr. Oates saw the changed aspect of education as its tempo and pressure. “ When I was a boy we took life a little leisurely—and a very good thing too,” he said. Those days were not tense and Mr. R. H. B. Nicholls, of anxious. There was no urgency, The Hayes, Prestbury, Chelten no sense of doom which seemed Old boys’ help ham, has been admitted a to afflict boys today. , Serving Brother of the Order Convinced of the part played “ In other words,” said Mr. of St. John of Jerusalem in by the grammar schools as a Oates, “ we were educated and recognition of his services to source of this strength, he not crammed—that, I think is the ambulance movement on told the 72 Crypt School old the great distinction—with the boys who had come from all result that we left school British Railways. For many years, in his parts of the country to attend quite convinced of our own capacity as Disti ict Operating this annual event: ignorance; and that is a great “Old boys’ continued interest thing, to leave school quite Superintendent of the Glou cester British Railways in their school can contribute sure that there is a lot more District, Mr. Nicholls has taken a great deal to the continued to be done in the world and English that you are not a , complete a personal interest in ambu superiority of the system at its man just because you have lance work and has done much educational to encourage and further the best.” This was something which attained the age of 18.” movement among railwaymen. The headmaster, Mr. Colin As President of the Glou had already been referred to responding to the toast, cester Central Station Com by Mr. R. C. A. Oates, who Ewan, toast commented again, as he said bined Ambulance Corps for the proposed the school past 14 yea”s sr d as President “ Floreat Schola Cryptiensis.” he had done before, on the which struck him of Cheltenham St James Com Mr. Oates, who is head three things always characterising bined Corps for 6 years, he has master of Crewkerne School, as spared no effort to assist amt u • Somerset and was at Crypt Cryptians — their worthwhile ness, independence and pun lance workers an i to encour from 1921 to 1929, said: “There is no headmaster gency. There was always some age them in their wì rk. thing positive about a Cryptian.

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Income Tax 42Z? Not with these shares

Would you rather have 7d or a shilling? A silly question? Not really. If you own a share in our Society it earns 3% interest. Call it 7d a week. Now what about income tax? If you had to pay tax at the normal rate you would not have 7d left out of a shilling, but your In^-est comes to you with

income tax paid, so your 7d is worth a little more than an income-taxable shilling. Think of that if you have a little money to invest. 3% is a good rate of interest, but how much better when every 7d is worth a shilling, every guinea worth £1.16.0, every £35 worth £60. Send today for full details.

The toast Prof. Rawcliffe proposed—"The Old Cryptians Club”—was drunk by only three guests — the professor himself, the headmaster and Mr. R. Turner, the Gloucester City Education officer. They were the only three who were not O C’s. The response was made by Professor H. D. F. Kitto, Professor of Greek at Bristol University, /who was at Crypt from 1906 to 1916, and is this year’s President of the O C’s Club. He welcomed the members, three of whom were from the London O C’s Club, and expressed the Club’s apprecia tion to Prof. Rawcliffe and Mr. Oates. He also referred to two un usual coincidences which the day marked for the Old Cryptians Rugby Club. Their season this time he described as phenomenal. They had won 12, drawn 1 and lost 4 and the figures of the second fifteen were indent’cal. This, he revealed, had been achieved under the cap taincy of Charlie Counsel and had not been equalled since the team was captained by Owen Wheeler, now with the ¡colonial service in Nigeria. Both captains were in the room — Mr. Wheeler, being home on leave—and both were given a hearty reception by their fellow members.

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The last toast was not on the toast list. It was given by Mr. A. L. C. Smith, the Club (hon- secretary, to the Presi dent, Professor Kitto, in honour of his recent election as a Fellow of the British Academy—one of the highest honours atta'nable by an arts scholar and comparable' to a BUILDING SOCIETY Fellowship of the Royal I Society for a scientist. WESTGATE ST., GLOUCESTER. Telephone: 21366 The toast was drunk, Prof. Kitto briefly expressed his Telephone : 3324 appreciation, Hereford Branch’. ST. OWEN STREET. and the evening ■ concluded with the singing ofi the school song, “Carmen I Cryptiense” and “Auld Lang : Svnc.”

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