Silhillian 1966 November Issue Number 17

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The
Siihillian
Number 17
November, 1966
The Silhillian
TH E MAGAZINE
OF THE
OLD SILHILLIANS' ASSOCIATION LIMITED
CUSACK, Rexella, 388 Tilehouse Lane,
Tidbury Green, Solihull.
Hon. Advertisement Manager: GRAHAM H. MAYHEW, 407 Stratford Road,
Shirley, Solihull.
Magazine Sub-Committee: H. B. CALLAGHAN, J. B. CURRALL,
A. E. UPTON.
Hon. Editor: MICHAEL J.
NOVEMBER, 1966
No. 17
CONTENTS
Page
Committees—Sports Section Officials
2-4
Diary, 1967 ...
5
Barston Lane—New Club and Ground
... 6, 23-25
From the Editor's Desk
7
The President's Letter...
8-11
The Headmaster's Letter
13-15
The School, University Awards, University and College Entries
16-17
The Parents' Association Letter
17-18
Old Boys' Day, 1965, Commemoration 1966
19-22
London Dinner, 1966
22
Entertainments Committee and Management Committee Reports
26-27
Meet the Back Room Boys ...
28-30
Sports Sections Reports (Cricket, Golf, Hockey, Rifle, Rugger, Squash,
Swimming)
31-44
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Marriages, Engagements, Births, Deaths ...
50
News of Old Boys
..
51-57
University and College Honours and Lists
57-60
Letters to the Editor •..
61-63
Campaigning on the Samaritan Hills—w. F. BUSHELL
64-67
Hall Green Little Theatre
67
Knowle Church
68
Memories
69
Rifle Club Dinner
70
List of Members' Names and Addresses
71-88
Advertisements
89-92
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OLD SILHILLIANS' ASSOCIATION
COMMITTEE-1966
President: M. J. WHEELOCK, Brookfield House, The Crescent, Hampton-inArden, Warwicks.
Past President: C. T. COTON, 35 Whitefields Road, Solihull.
President Elect: P. J. HILL, 18 Mirfield Road, Solihull.
Headmaster: B. H. McGOWAN, Solihull School, Solihull.
(Or represented by):
G. E. KING-REYNOLDS, Solihull School, Solihull.
Hon. Secretary: R. G. TOY, 678 Fox Hollies Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
Hon. Treasurer: S. G. WILCOX, 79 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire.
Hon. Membership Secretary: R. E. LETTS, Rose Cottage, Dickens Heath Road,
Shirley, Solihull.
Editor " Silhillian ": M. J. CUSACK, 388 Tilehouse Lane, Tidbury Green,
Solihull.
Chairman, Memorial Clubhouse and Ground Committee: J. T. ROLFE, 22 Dorchester Road, Solihull.
Chairman, Entertainments Sub-Committee: J. B. M. URRY, 1 Thornby Avenue,
Solihull.
Chairman, Finance Sub-Committee: J. R. Y. MADELEY, 69 Bills Lane, Shirley,
Solihull.
Ordinary Members: R. C. CUPIT, 33 Onslow Crescent, Solihull.
N. I. CUTLER, Ash Tree Cottage, Wadleys Road, Solihull.
P. M. JUKES, 152 Knightsbridge Road, Solihull.
F. A. R. MOON, 41 Danford Lane, Solihull.
D. M. POWELL, 99 Kempston Avenue, Sutton Coldfield,
Warwickshire.
B. J. F. SWIFT, 119 Swanhurst Lane, Moseley, Birmingham 14.
University Representative: To be nominated.
London Representative: C. S. MILES-THOMAS, 46 Oakington Avenue, Wembley
Park, Middlesex.
SPORTS SECTION-NOMINEES
Cricket: M. S. SAUNDERS, 16 Meadow Drive, Hampton-in-Arden. HA 4 2884
CEN 5044.
Golf: J. B. M. URRY, 1 Thornby Avenue, Solihull. SOL 0102 AST 2553.
Hockey: D. D. COX, 66 Olton Road, Shirley, Solihull. SHI 2474 ACO 0911.
Rifle: L. H. VILLERS, 72 Heaton Road, Solihull. SOL 2653 SHI 6681.
Rugger: N. A. HOLMES, 8 Whateley Hall Close, Knowle, Solihull. CEN 3951.
Squash: D. W. ROGERS, Mayfield Clock Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull. HA 4 2593.
ELECTED MEMBERS
M. J. CUSACK, Rexella, 388 Tilehouse Lane, Tidbury Green, Solihull.
Wythall 2013 CEN 5801.
N. A. WORSTER, 78 Seven Star Road, Solihull. SOL 0155 SHE 4242
Ext 204.
MAIN COMMITTEE NOMINEE
D. M. POWELL, 99 Kempston Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire.
SUT 1936 WED 1013.
SPORTS SECTIONS OFFICALS
CRICKET
President :
Chairman:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Captain:
President:
HOUSE AND GROUND
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE-1966
Chairman: J. T. ROLFE, 22 Dorchester Road, Solihull. SOL 2356 MID 4471.
Hon. Secretary: H. J. BRYAN, 12 Broadfern Road, Knowle, Solihull. KNO 2926
SME 2475.
Hon. Treasurer: J. B. CURRALL, 153 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull.
ACO 1647 CEN 6621.
Hon. Social Secretary: R. S. WINSLOW, 46 Mirfield Road, Solihull. SOL 0156
CEN 6414.
Chairman Bar Sub-Committee: A. M. FORSTER, 44 Melton Avenue, Sheldon,
Solihull. SHE 3787.
Chairman, Finance and Planning Sub-Committee: J. E. J. BAGGS, 437 Warwick
Road, Solihull. SOL 4995 EDG 4811.
Chairman, Ground Sub-Committee: P. B. L. INSTONE, White Cottage, Aspley
Heath, Tanworth-in-Arden. OKN 44 389 SOL
4038
Masters' Common Room Representative: K. A. BERRIDGE, 7 Rockingham
Close, Dorridge, Solihull. KNO 2792 SOL 4409.
W. P. Townsend, Manor Cottage, Manor Road, Solihull.
SOL 0229 CEN 2310.
J. B. Swithenbank, 19 Wroxall Road, Solihull.
SOL 5897 SHE 5181.
D. V. Adams, 118 Fillongley Road, Meriden, Coventry.
Meriden 405 MID 7808.
M. S. Saunders, 16 Meadow Drive, Hampton-in-Arden.
Hampton 2884 CEN 5044.
R. A. D. Cooper, 125 Darley Green Road, Knowle.
KNO 4258 SOL 2462.
GOLF
J. M. Urry, 1 Thornby Avenue, Solihull. SOL 0102 AST 2553.
Secretary and
Treasurer:
C. W. D. Cooper, 35 Besbury Close, Dorridge, Solihull.
KNO 3597 SOL 2462.
Match Sec.: J. B. M. Urry, 1 Thornby Avenue, Solihull.
SOL 0102 AST 2553.
Captain:
T. E. Wiseman, 70 Dovehouse Lane, Solihull.
ACO 1303.
President :
Chairman:
Secretary:
Treasurer :
Captain:
President :
Chairman:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
HOCKEY
H. T. Wilcox, 79 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, Solihull.
H-in-A 2674.
N. I. Cutler, Ash Tree Cottage, Wadleys Road, Solihull.
SOL 3480.
J. P. Jowett, 7 Beechnut Lane, Solihull.
SOL 1625.
J. Scott, 9 Nailsworth Road, Dorridge, Solihull.
KNO 3265.
K. Foster, 183 Yoxall Road, Shirley, Solihull.
SHI 6594.
RIFLE
D. G. Lewis, Packwood Grange, Dorridge, Solihull. KNO 2083.
A. E. Upton, 1324 Warwick Road, Copt Heath, Solihull.
BRO 1355. KNO 2216
J. P. Wallis, 67 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull.
SOL 3725.
F. L. E. Dyne, Trescoe, The Crescent, Hampton-inArden.
Hampton 2743.
President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Captain:
President :
Chairman:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Captain:
President :
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Captain:
RUGBY
B. J. F. Swift, 119 Swanshurst Lane, Moseley, Birmingham 14.
T. Jackson, 19 Pinfold Road, Solihull.
SOL 3173.
A. J. Hills, Woodbine Cottage, Coventry Road, Bickenhill.
Hampton-in-Arden.
H-in-A 2415.
G. J. Creed, 17 Mirfield Road, Solihull.
SOL 1924 VIC 4370.
SQUASH
H. B. Callaghan, Orchard Close, Earlswood Road, Dorridge.
SOL 0024.
M. J. Cusack, Rexella, 388 Tilehouse Lane, Tidbury Green, Solihull.
Wythall 2013 CEN 5801.
R. F. Slater, 31 Stonor Park Road, Solihull.
SOL 0326 CEN 8484.
J. L. R. Hare, 96 Silhill Hall Road, Solihull.
SOL 0638.
S. B. Bramley, 73 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull.
SOL 1065.
SWIMMING
M. A. D. Cooper, 7 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull.
ACO 2138.
J. B. Currall, 153 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull.
ACO 1647 CEN 6621.
D. J. Hastings, 142 Robin Hood Lane, Hall Green,
Birmingham 28.
SPR 2275.
I. R. Cutler, 5 Hazeloak Road, Shirley, Solihull.
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Solihull—showing location of new club-house and ground.
DIARY OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER 1966—DECEMBER 1967
1966
November 10—Parents Association Dance, Civic Hall.
11—Hockey Club Dinner and Dance, Regency Club.
25—Parents Association Cheese and Wine Party, Hobs Moat.
25—Opening of Clubhouse, Barston Lane.
December 8—Parents Association Christmas Fayre, Civic Hall.
10-01d Boys Day and O.S.A. Annual Dinner
31—New Year's Eve Party, Barston Lane.
1967
6—Hockey Club Night Club, Barston Lane.
13—School Easter Term begins.
February 3—Hockey Club Presidents Night, Barston Lane.
17—Parents Association Annual Dinner and Dance, Civic Hall.
1-4—Parents Association Play, Knowle.
March
3—Hockey Club Cheese and Wine Party, Barston Lane.
9—Hockey Club Annual Dinner, Regency Club.
10-13—Squash Club Annual Tour.
15—Squash Club Finals Night, School and Barston Lane.
15—Parents Association Fashion Show, Civic Hall.
23—School Easter Term ends.
24—Hockey and Rugger Club Tours.
25—Hockey Club Six-a-Side Festival, Barston Lane.
April
21—School Summer Term begins.
25—Hockey Club Spring General Meeting, Barston Lane.
26—Parents Association Dance, George Hotel.
27—Squash Club Annual Dinner (Provisional).
May
19—Lower School Sports Day.
22—Upper and Middle School Sports Day.
16—Commemoration Concert—School.
June
16—Commemoration Ball—Barston Lane.
17—Commemoration—Old Boys Day
24—Commemoration—Parents Day.
22—School Summer Term ends.
July
23—Cricket Club Annual Tour, North Wales.
September 19—School Christmas Term begins.
25—School Speeches.
29—School Speeches.
30—London Dinner—Olde Cock Tavern.
1—Squash Season begins, Party, Barston Lane.
October
December 9-01d Boys Day.
11—School Carol Service.
13-16—School Play.
19—School Christmas Term ends.
31—New Year's Eve Party, Barston Lane.
January
Will all sports sections and committees please try to arrange important functions well in advance so that dates can be included in the Diary. The last date for
inclusion next year is 1st September 1967.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Barston Lane
Fair scenes for childhood's opening bloom,
For sporting youth to stray in;
For manhood to enjoy his strength;
And age to wear away in!
WORDSWORTH.
Valete—Dingle Lane.
Photo: John Currall
Salvete—Barston Lane.
Phato: John Carroll
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It scarcely seems twelve months since the last edition of The Siihillian, but
what an enormous amount of Association work and planning those 365 days
conceal. Reading again the previous editorial the statement " in twelve months
time a new era will open for the Association " catches the eye and has undoubtedly
been confirmed as the official opening of the new Clubhouse and Ground at
Barston/Jacobean Lane is eagerly awaited (if at times with some trepidation !)
The year nineteen hundred and sixty six will surely go down in O.S.A history
as the year when a momentous step forward was completed, as the year when the
various Association committees met far too frequently and achieved twenty-six
hour working days, and as the year when a cornerstone was laid for the future, not
only of the Old Silhillians Association Limited but also of Solihull School.
Anticipation, interest and curiosity will initially draw many Old Boys together
at the new Club and it is sincerely hoped that they will be regulars enkindling an
atmosphere of friendship and welcome which will make Barston Lane a true centre
for the O.S.A. in the future. All interests will be catered for with, we hope, sport
included but not allowed to over-intrude on the unsympathetic.
With the School occupying adjoining playing fields at our new ground the
links between us will be forged even more strongly, cementing the constant efforts
of the Headmaster on our behalf over the last three years. At the start of our new
era let us always remember our debt to Solihull School.
The main Association event of the year, the Annual Dinner, is nearly with us,
and it would be a fitting landmark if the members present exceeded past records.
If you have never been to the Dinner it is impossible to describe the effects and
lasting impression of the evening and this December is a first class opportunity for
you to sample a true Old Boys gathering.
News of Old Boys is still as scarce as gold and the next editor would no doubt
be delighted to receive any morsels of information as a basis for next year's magazine. Please try to help make his arduous task a little easier by sending in any,
repeat any, fact about yourself, or other O.S.A. members. Photographs were
difficult to obtain this year, so what about some prints from all the amateur photographers in our midst. Please fill your form in now !
A full list of members' names ana addresses has been included again this
year following popular request. Please check your own details and inform the
Secretary of any amendments or discrepancies. It would also be greatly appreciated
if you could notify the Secretary of any errors noticed.
Please read carefully the list of our supporters at the end of this magazine and
endeavour to patronise the various concerns whenever possible, thus repaying in
some small way the invaluable assistance received, without which the astronomically high production costs of The Silhillian might easily force our Limited Company
into liquidation.
We wish Old Boys and their families a peaceful and holy Christmas.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Barston Lane
Fair scenes for childhood's opening bloom,
For sporting youth to stray in;
For manhood to enjoy his strength;
And age to wear away in!
WORDSWORTH.
Valete—Dingle Lane.
Photo: John Currall
Salvete—Barston Lane.
Photo: John Currall
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It scarcely seems twelve months since the last edition of The Siihillian, but
what an enormous amount of Association work and planning those 365 days
conceal. Reading again the previous editorial the statement " in twelve months
time a new era will open for the Association " catches the eye and has undoubtedly
been confirmed as the official opening of the new Clubhouse and Ground at
Barston/Jacobean Lane is eagerly awaited (if at times with some trepidation!)
The year nineteen hundred and sixty six will surely go down in O.S.A history
as the year when a momentous step forward was completed, as the year when the
various Association committees met far too frequently and achieved twenty-six
hour working days, and as the year when a cornerstone was laid for the future, not
only of the Old Silhillians Association Limited but also of Solihull School.
Anticipation, interest and curiosity will initially draw many Old Boys together
at the new Club and it is sincerely hoped that they will be regulars enkindling an
atmosphere of friendship and welcome which will make Barston Lane a true centre
for the O.S.A. in the future. All interests will be catered for with, we hope, sport
included but not allowed to over-intrude on the unsympathetic.
With the School occupying adjoining playing fields at our new ground the
links between us will be forged even more strongly, cementing the constant efforts
of the Headmaster on our behalf over the last three years. At the start of our new
era let us always remember our debt to Solihull School.
The main Association event of the year, the Annual Dinner, is nearly with us,
and it would be a fitting landmark if the members present exceeded past records.
If you have never been to the Dinner it is impossible to describe the effects and
lasting impression of the evening and this December is a first class opportunity for
you to sample a true Old Boys gathering.
News of Old Boys is still as scarce as gold and the next editor would no doubt
be delighted to receive any morsels of information as a basis for next year's magazine. Please try to help make his arduous task a little easier by sending in any,
repeat any, fact about yourself, or other O.S.A. members. Photographs were
difficult to obtain this year, so what about some prints from all the amateur photographers in our midst. Please fill your form in now !
A full list of members' names atm addresses has been included again this
year following popular request. Please check your own details and inform the
Secretary of any amendments or discrepancies. It would also be greatly appreciated
if you could notify the Secretary of any errors noticed.
Please read carefully the list of our supporters at the end of this magazine and
endeavour to patronise the various concerns whenever possible, thus repaying in
some small way the invaluable assistance received, without which the astronomically high production costs of The Silhillian might easily force our Limited Company
into liquidation.
We wish Old Boys and their families a peaceful and holy Christmas.
THE PRESIDENT'S LETTER
" Brookfield House,"
The Crescent,
Hampton-in-Arden,
Warwickshire.
Dear Old Silhillians,
This has been a year of very great activity for the Association, and our main
effort has of necessity been directed to ensuring that the new Clubhouse and
Ground will be ready for occupation by the 1st January, 1967, so that we can
surrender our Lease at Dingle Lane in accordance with the terms of our Agreement
with the Board of Governors.
It was quite obvious that we had to move very fast indeed to keep to our
programme and I am indebted to Pat Hill, who agreed to continue as Chairman
of the Planning Committee, ably supported by Claude Coton and David Lewis,
for taking on this arduous task. All Sections had already been asked to let us have
their requirements for the Clubhouse, and the Architect Alan Danks, started
producing the necessary detailed plans, and Nick Cutler, the Quantity Surveyor,
produced the costs so that we could ensure that we were keeping within our Budget
figure. During this period the Planning Committee were meeting three and four
times during the course of a month to deal with the many problems which were
arising and as a result of their efforts we were able to put the work out to Tender
at the end of 1965 and your Committee authorised me to sign the Agreement
accepting the lowest Tender, for the erection of the new Clubhouse in January,
1966. The Contractors are Messrs. Harrison Bros. (Redditch) Limited, who
started work at the beginning of February, 1966, with a completion date of the
31st October, 1966, and to date, work on the Clubhouse and Rifle Range has
reached an advanced state and it would appear that the Contractors will complete
their work by the completion date. In the meantime, work on the Contract for
the Car Park and Access Road was advancing well, and the final surfaces and
landscaping will be completed as soon as the Clubhouse has been finished.
The laying out of the Ground and Seeding was 90 % complete by the end of
1965 and the final area above the Sewer Trench was completed during the Spring
of this year. The Board of Green Keepers Research (our Professional Advisers
on the Ground) inform us that they are very pleased with the state of the Ground
which is improving rapidly and the whole area is now taking shape and looks
very promising. The Board of Governors and your Committee decided that it
was in the interest of both the School and the Association, that the Grounds should
be maintained as a joint effort in order to cut down the cost of labour and equipment, and a Joint Ground Maintenance Committee was formed under the Chairmanship of Paul Instone, and agreement on all matters affecting the Maintenance
of the Ground was reached by this Committee, which consisted of representatives
from the School and the Association. The cost of maintenance is split between
the School and the Association on an acreage basis, and the Association is responsible for the Administration and carrying out the decisions of this Joint Committee. Paul Instone has visited the new Ground pretty well every day during the
past twelve months to supervise operations, and this has meant very careful planning to ensure that labour and equipment has been available at both Grounds, as
quite obviously we have had to maintain the existing Ground at Dingle Lane in a
reasonable state during this period. I should like to thank Paul for his support
during this difficult time and to congratulate him on the quiet and efficient way
in which this work has been carried out.
During this period of great activity at the new Ground and Clubhouse, other
Members of the Committee have been active in ensuring that the necessary Finance
was available to meet our commitments. We had estimated that our total expenditure on the Ground and Clubhouse would be £66,500 and in addition to this
figure provision had to be made for Furnishing and further expenditure on the
Ground for Fertilisers and Equipment, bringing the total anticipated expenditure
M. J. WHEELOCK, President, 1966.
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up to £70,000. Our Compensation from the Board of Governors amounted to
£47,500 and the Chairman of our Finance Committee, John Madeley, estimated
that we would require a further £22,000 to finance the project. Overdraft facilities
for £9,000 were arranged with our Bankers and the balance of £13,000 it was
estimated, would be raised from our own Members by means of Gifts, Loans and
Debentures.
The cornerstone of this Financial Operation was the implementation of the
Life Membership Scheme whereby Parents of Boys at the School would purchase
a Life Membership Subscription, spread over 5 years so that by the time a Boy
leaves the School he has become a paid up Life Member of the Association. All
Parents were notified by me of the basis of the Scheme at the start of the year,
and I am most grateful to the Chairman of the Governors who took a great deal
of time and trouble in epplaining to the Parents that the Scheme was an integral
part of the transaction for our surrender of the Lease at Dingle Lane, to the Board
of Governors. We had hoped that the Scheme would produce a minimum of
£1,000 per annum so that we could finance our Debenture Plan, and I am pleased
to inform you that the Scheme has been a great success, and we have now received
a cheque for our first year's Income from the School amounting to over £1,600.
This is a great achievement, for not only does it mean that we can comfortably
service our borrowings of £22,000, but also that we have at least 570 Boys at the
School at the present moment who have paid their Subscriptions to the Association, and will be elected Members of the Association when they leave the School
during the course of the next five years. This will add nearly 50 % to the existing
Membership of the Association and if we can keep up this rate of progress in the
future, the Association will be in a much stronger position to clear its Debts and
assist the School in the years to come.
During the latter part of the year, the Association was offered the Freehold
of the Bungalow adjacent to our Land by the Owner, and the Committee, after
careful examination of our future anticipated Financial position instructed me to
arrange for the purchase of this Bungalow to house a full time Steward which will
greatly assist in the successful future management of the new Clubhouse and
Ground. This was not an easy decision to make, the Bungalow has cost the Asociation £5,500, and this increases our total commitment to £75,500. The Committee
however, felt that the opportunity might never arise again, and it was essential
that this purchase be made to protect the Association's interests for the future
years. We were successful in negotiating further overdraft facilities with our
Bankers, to cover £5,000 of this additional expenditure and our Finance Committee
have worked out that we can repay from Income, these Bank Borrowings, over a
period of ten years, working on the budgeted excess of Income over Expenditure
for the new Clubhouse and Ground at Copt Heath. It is our earnest hope that,
with a Resident Steward, we can greatly improve the facilities and usage of the
Clubhouse, it is intended that we shall be open every day of the week and meals
will be provided for Members by the Resident Staff. We also hope to increse our
Rental Income by letting off rooms of the Clubhouse to other organisations and
again the Resident Staff should help to make this more attractive to outside
organisations.
You will appreciate from the above facts and figures that we are still urgently
in need of further financial support from our own Members. We have so far
raised from our Members by means of Gifts, Loans and Debentures approximately
£8,000, but this is only from approximately 150 Members out of a total exceeding
1,300. If only half the Members who have not yet subscribed lent the sum of £10
each, our financial problems would be solved. I have sent every Member of the
Association a letter asking everyone to support our Appeal for Funds, and what
we are really asking is for you to invest in the future of the Association to complete
this Development. I therefore, appeal to you once again in the strongest possible
terms to support the Association by either:—
(a) Making a Donation, however small.
(b) Lending money free of Interest.
(c) Taking up Debentures at 6 % Interest in £10 Units.
If you have any queries or suggestions with regard to Fund Raising, then
please do not hesitate to make contact with the Chairman of the Finance Committee, John Madeley, who will be only too pleased to discuss the matter with
you. I should like to take this opportunity of thanking all those Members who
have already generously contributed financial support to this venture and also to
thank John Madeley for the tremendous effort he has put in to organising and
arranging the necessary Finances for this operation. Our thanks are also due to
many Members who have assisted with the supply of Material and Services for the
construction of the Clubhouse, we have received many gifts and generous allowances on Materials, and I shall be personally thanking these Members over the
course of the next few weeks.
We have had our usual Social Events during the past year, the Annual Ball
was once again held at the George Hotel and was a very pleasant evening. I should
like to thank Brian Urry and the Entertainments Committee for all their hard work
that they put in to ensure its success. Summer Old Boys Day was again held on a
Saturday and was especially pleasant, it was a lovely Summer's Day and the School
and Ground were in perfect condition. and there was a very good turnout of Old
Boys for this event. We decided to continue the Informal Luncheon which was
inaugurated by my predecessor, Claude Coton, who surpassed his previous efforts
by producing Fresh Lobster as the Main Course, about 50 Old Boys attended tnis
Luncheon and judging by all accounts this was an extremely popular part of the
day.
I should like to express my appreciation of the Headmaster's co-operation
and support on all and every occasion, despite all his other duties he has put in a
record attendance at our Committee Meetings and it has been a great comfort to
me to know that his wise counsel and friendship have been available at all times
to me. I should also like to thank the Headmaster and Mrs. McGowan for all
their kindness and hospitality which they have shown to my wife and myself during
the past 12 months, it has been a real pleasure to be with them on so many occasions.
As you know this is the first year of the Association's existence as a Limited
Company, and this together with our development activities has thrown a tremendous amount of work on our very enthusiastic Secretary, Bob Toy, his attention to
detail and his administrative ability have made life much easier for me, for one
knows, that if he undertakes to do a task, that it will be carried out according to
plan. I should also like to thank Roy Letts for the hard work he has put in to
bring the Membership Lists up to date, and to congratulate him on bringing in a
record Membership Income during the past year. It has been a privilege to work
with the General Committee, there are too many of them to mention by name,
but I have been greatly impressed by the energy and enterprise which they have
shown in tackling all the complicated tasks with which we have been involved
during the past year, and I am greatly indebted to them for all their hard work.
We have a fine Organisation in this Association, and I know that in the years
to come we shall go from strength to strength. I look forward to seeing as many
of you as possible at the Dinner on Old Boys' Day on December 10th.
Yours sincerely,
M. J. WHEELOCK,
President, Old Silhillians' Association Ltd.
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THE HEADMASTER'S LETTER
Solihull School,
Warwickshire.
Dear Old Silhillians,
Once again your Editor has kindly given me the opportunity of writing to
you through the pages of the Silhillian. I now feel I know a reasonably large
number of Old Boys, though there must still be many I have not yet had the pleasure
of meeting; those of you whom I know well will not need me to say how much I
enjoy the functions when I meet Old Boys—whether at school here when we act
as hosts, or when I come as a guest to occasions of yours at Headquarters or
elsewhere. I have attended the usual Old Boys' gatherings away from Solihull
including a popular new venture, the Northern Universities Dinner held at Leeds.
Those who came to Commemmoration in 1966 I feel sure enjoyed themselves.
There was keen sport and good fellowship, and now that Old Boys know that
this day is theirs and theirs alone, the number who come is beginning to grow. It
seemed generally agreed that more came this year than for several years past. In
1967 Old Boys' Commemmoration will be on Saturday 17th June with the Services
in Chapel on the following day. I am delighted that your Committee have decided
to hold a Commemoration Ball on Friday 16th June as part of the celebrations
and I hope all of you will note these dates and come to some or all of the events.
We also had a very enjoyable winter Old Boys' Day in December and I was
honoured to be invited to referee the XV's match against the School. All referees
that I know enjoy refereeing for the Old Silhillians and I felt it was a privilege to
be asked to take this game myself. I hope we shall see a large crowd of you at
this year's winter reunion on Saturday 10th December.
The School's best results this year in the academic field were in G.C.E. at
Advanced Level—the pass rate went up to 83.5 % from 73.5 % last year. Tnis has
meant that we have sent some 45 boys to begin degree courses at Universities, etc.,
and more than usual have come back to school to try their luck at Oxford and
Cambridge. This term 6 have gone to Cambridge and 2 to Oxford, two of them
with Open Awards. This should preserve our university numbers at about 150,
including two new Professors—R. J. Tayler who goes to Sussex to the chair of
Astronomy and J. M. Bishop, appointed to a chair in Medicine at Birmingham.
In sport the Tennis team had the best record, winning all their completed
matches against other schools—and beating the Old Boys. The XV had a young
team who should be a power in the land this year. The XI, also young, did better
than might have been expected and with several free-scoring batsmen were always
good to watch, and a sporting side to play against. The match with the M.C.C.
was particularly enjoyable and Old Boys may like to note 13th June 1967, the date
of ihe next M.C.C. fixture. The XI beat King Edwards comfortably and Bloxham
by the same margin, 7 wickets, and the Colts XI deserve note for winning eleven
and losing only one of thirteen matches. The Hockey XI suffered most unfairly
from the weather but should soon show profits from our new coaching strength.
The school cross-country race has now been renamed " The Bushell Run." This
stems from the fine present we received this year of a new trophy for the race.
The trophy was given by a group of Old Boys of Mr. Bushell's time to mark his
80th birthday. The first " Bushell Run " was held on 15th March and the trophy
was presented to the winner C. P. Fellows, by Mr. J. M. Urry.
Mr. Bushell himself has given us a magnificent present this year by endowing
a fund to provide " Bushell Travelling Scholarships " which will be available from
next year to finance travel overseas. By Mr. Bushell's special intention the Scholarships will be open to Old Boys as well as present members of the School, up to
three years after leaving. This is yet another example of Mr. Bushell's warm affection for the School and the imaginative scope of his mind.
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To return to sport I should like to congratulate you on the personal successes
of such a large number of Old Boys this year in winning County and similar
honours—especially in Rugby and Hockey. Martin Green's Blue for Rugby at
Cambridge and Roger Flood's selection for the Great Britain Hockey XI to tour
Australia are perhaps the highlights.
We have been glad to join in partnership with the O.S.A. in developing the
new playing fields at Copt Heath and this has been an effective and economical
way of preparing our own nine acres of the grounds. We also have plans well
advanced for separate changing rooms for the School, with access from Jacobean
Lane. On our own campus in Solihull the main change has been that the cloisters
surrounding Great Quadrangle have now been enclosed with glass. The looks of
the school have been improved and more important it will be much less icy moving
about from place to place in winter. Those who have suffered from the arctic
winds of Great Quadrangle will know how pleased we feel at the change. Further
development plans are being considered but the nation's economic problems hinder
us as they do everyone else, so there may be delay before our next step forward.
An important landmark in our history was the sealing on 28th October 1965,
by the Secretary of State for Education and Science of a new Scheme of Government for the School. This is the first time since 1879 that the constitution has been
completely re-written. It brings onto the Governing Body for the first time representatives of Oxford and Cambridge universities, prescribes that so far as practicable there shall always be at least two members of the Old Silhillians Association
on the Board, and consigns to limbo the old title " Solihull United Charities."
The non-educational commitments of the former charity are preserved but its
work is now so largely concerned with the School that no doubt it is right for the
charity to be called " The Solihull School Foundation," as it will be in future.
I am personally very glad that the constitution mentions Old Silhillians on the
Board and all will agree that this is right and proper. In fact we have more than
the minimum number at present, there being three plus one honorary member.
The new university Governors are the Reverend C. Morris of Pembroke College,
Oxford and Mr. P. Mathias of Queens' College, Cambridge and a happy innovation
was that each of them attended the Old Silhillians' dinner held in their universities
this year.
Staff changes have seen the departure of Messrs. F. H. Reid, R. N. Moore,
J. M. H. Spencer and A. P. Twigger. Mr. Reid has retired and the other three have
all gone on to well-deserved promotion as Heads of Departments or the equivalent
in large schools elsewhere. Among those who have come to fill vacancies was the
Reverend L. M. Davies who joined us in January as the new Chaplain, coming
from Brentwood School. The numbers in the school are much the same as last
year with a total of 840, but the number of new boys at 140 was the largest for
five years. We admit at a number of different ages and the competition this year
at some of the entry levels was unusually fierce. Old Boys' sons are of course
specially welcome in the School, whether as boarders or dayboys; I cannot offer
tangible concessions but every application from an Old Boy can be assured of
special attention.
Last year the Head of the School was R. C. Winfield (Shenstone) and the
Deputy Head of School was successively S. A. Dobson (Pole) and J. R. Tredwell
(Windsor). The Senior Bencher in the latter part of the year was T. T. Mokoena
(Windsor). They have now been replaced in office by R. B. Gribble (School House)
as Head of School and by R. M. Green (Pole) and D. M. Pullinger (Fetherstone)
in the other two offices. The Cock House Competition was won by Pole.
Since I wrote last year the Government have set up the Public Schools Commission under Sir John Newsom to suggest plans for integrating Public Schools
with the State system. We are one of the schools concerned but the Commission
has a long and intricate task ahead and it is likely to be quite a long time before
we have any firm idea of their proposals. In the meantime we are not dismayed;
we believe firmly in the value of being independent. I do not think there is much
danger of us being forced to give this up and we certainly would not do so willingly.
So there is no need to " hoist storm cones " yet but I shall not hesitate to enlist
the help I have been promised from Old Boys if the need comes.
Before I close this letter may I once more congratulate your Association on
the rapid progress made with your plans to move to Copt Heath. During the
year it has again been my privilege to sit in as a member of your main Committee
to take part in the work and to watch the decisions being made. There will be
some pangs when you leave Dingle Lane and I shall share them, because in only
two and a half years I have become quite attached to your Clubhouse there with
its friendly atmosphere. But I am sure you will quickly re-create that atmosphere
at Copt Heath where in addition the physical amenities will be so much better. I
look forward to continued close links between School and Old Boys during the
coming year and send best wishes to all Old Silhillians wherever you may be.
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Yours sincerely,
B. H. McGOWAN.
Photo: John Curran
The Three Wise Men
W. F. BUSHELL, B. H. McGOWAN, A. R. THOMPSON.
THE SCHOOL
Open University Awards
P. E. Nixon ...
... Open Scholarship in Natural Science (for Biochemistry), Christ Church, Oxford.
... Open Exhibition in History, Clare College, CamJ. D. Cole
bridge.
Civil Engineering Trust Scholarship
... The Peter Lind Scholarship.
R. C. Winfield ...
THE UNIVERSITY ENTRIES
Aston
C. P. Fellows
Bangor
C. J. Butcher
Bristol
D. N. Jameson...
Cambridge
J. D. Cole
S. J. Crofts
K. D. Evetts
...
A. Mackay
R. A. Saunders
J. R. Treadwell
Durham
D. V. Scott
Exeter
D. B. Smallwood
Kent
I. McWhirter
Leeds
A. R. Lock
M. R. Lynch
Liverpool
M. A. King
London
P. B. Castle ...
T. T. Mokoena
R. S. Shackleton
R. S. Stanley ...
M. L. Rose ...
... Architecture.
... Economics.
Economics.
COLLEGES OF FURTHER EDUCATION
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Clare College, History.
Queens' College, English.
Jesus College, Natural Sciences.
Magdalene College, Modern Languages.
Fitzwilliam House, Economics.
St. Catherine's College, Economics.
St. Chad's, English.
... Economics.
... Electronics.
... French.
Modern Languages.
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Biochemistry.
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Queen Mary College, Law.
Queen Mary College, Chemistry.
Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary Medicine.
Guy's Hospital, Medicine.
College of Estate Management.
Manchester
Physics.
D. M. Cooper ...
Medicine.
S. J. P. Griffiths
Manchester Institute of Technolcgy
Building.
D. A. Hard
R. G. Jones
P. W. Kidman ...
Newcastle
R. M. Thomson
Nottingham
S. A. Dobson ...
M. A. Johnson...
R. C. Winfield ...
...
J. P. Wylie
Oxford
P. G. Bradbury
Christ Church, Medicine.
P. E. Nixon ...
Christ Church, Biochemistry.
Reading
R. H. Blasdale
Mathematics.
P. J. Claringbull
Music.
A. P. P. Nicholson
Mathematics.
Sheffield
J. A. N. Lockyer
Mathematics.
S. J. Wheeler ...
Law.
Welsh College of Advanced Technology
D. Holme
... Industrial Economics.
Yale
S. E. Salfas
York
P. M. Johnson
... Music/Education.
Communication Engineering and Management
Sciences.
Mathematics and Management Sciences.
College of Education
J. Wilkes
...
Colleges of Technology
R. W. Alexander
A. N. Atkinson
S. R. Johnson ...
P. L. M. West ...
School of Navigation
P. G. Green
Service Colleges
J. R. Dallow
W. R. Hill
...
R. G. Sheldrake
Christ Church, Canterbury.
Oxford.
Birmingham.
Portsmouth.
Lanchester, Business Studies.
... Southampton.
... Sandhurst.
... Sandhurst.
... Sandhurst.
THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION LETTER
September, 1966.
Dear Old Silhillians,
I am delighted to respond to the invitation from your President to contribute
to ' The Silhillian.'
Doubtless by the time you read these words you will have bidden adieu to
the old Club House in Dingle Lane and moved into your new Headquarters at
Copt Heath with its improved facilities and amenities. This is, of course, a most
important event in the lives of Old Silhillians and changes such as this inevitably
induce nostalgic memories of the happy times at Dingle Lane, coupled with
feelings of excitement and eager anticipation of the future. The Parents' Association shares these sentiments with you.
Physics.
On numerous occasions we have enjoyed your kind hospitality and the use
of your Club House for some of our own social functions: I should like to take
this opportunity of expressing our appreciation to all Old Silhillians for their
help and support in the past.
Law.
Physiology.
Engineering.
Geography.
We have now, perhaps, a deeper interest than ever before in your Association,
and I feel this should strengthen the close friendship between us. Whilst your
new Club House at Copt Heath will bring you into closer contact with the School.
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Many of your members belong to both Associations, Old Boys become
Parents; in due course their sons pass through the School, and eventually attain
the status of Old Boys, so the life cycle ' continually repeats itself. The close
relationship between our two Associations and the School is very real and deep.
We are both part of a trinity, each of us existing for the benefit and well being of
succeeding generations of boys in the School.
The Parents' Association is pledged to foster and support the welfare of the
School in all possible ways and to provide opportunities for social fellowship
amongst members, which aims and objects are complementary to your own.
Over the years we have provided either wholly or partially many amenities
and facilities for the benefit of the school, including the Swimming Bath later
improved by the addition of filtration plant and heating, the Tuck Shop, the
Cricket Score Box. Grants have also been made to our Scholarship and Prize
Funds as well as the Scout Troop and the Mountain Cottage. One of the most
important objects has been the establishment of a Careers Trust Fund to aid
Boys and Old Boys whose careers and training might be jeopardised by extreme
financial hardship. The magnificent Chapel of St. Mary and St. Katherine is a
lasting memorial to the efforts of the Governors, Masters, Old Boys and Parents.
All of these are truly worthwhile and are the raison d'être ' for our existence.
To enable us to continue with our work the Parents' Association has organised
various Social Events, which not only give pleasure, but also provide a means of
bringing together Parents, Old Boys and friends of the School. I hope you will
all forgive me if I take advantage of this opportunity to advertise the following
events during the 1966-67 Season:
Civic Hall
Dance
November 10th
Cheese & Wine Party Hobs Moat Assembly Rooms
November 25th
Civic Hall
Christmas Fayre
December 8th
Annual Dinner Dance Civic Hall
February 17th
March 1st
Parents' Play Knowle Village Hall
March 3rd
March 4th
Civic Hall
Fashion Show
March 15th
George Hotel
Dance
April 26th
Our Ladies' Committee are working very hard to organise Coffee Mornings
for the ' Christmas Fayre.' An invitation is extended to all Old Silhillians' Ladies
and their friends to join them, and any help they would care to give on the various
stalls would be greatly appreciated.
Last Season was an unqualified success both socially and financially, and I
hope that you will again support us.
My wife and I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible.
With all good wishes for many years of prosperity and happiness in your
new Club House.
Yours sincerely,
ERIC C. S. BALFRY,
President, 1966-67 Parents' Association.
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OLD BOYS' DAY, 1965
Following the first part of the General Meeting at Dingle Lane on Friday
evening, Old Boys Day activities began early on Saturday, December 11 th, with
a golf competition.
In spite of inclement weather in the preceding few days, some 40 Old Boys
assembled at Olton Golf Club from 8.30 a.m. onwards. They were fortunate
that the course was open, but the competition was restricted to 14 holes. Over
this course Chris Dixon and Geoff Walker tied as winners with a score of 29
points, closely followed by Martin Winslow, John Westall and Robin Cooper
with 28 points.
Following the competition the participants took lunch in the Clubhouse and
were graced with the presence of the Headmaster, the President and the Captain
of Olton Golf Club, also Mr. Eric Havinden.
In an amusing speech Chris Dixon maintained that his and Geoff's success
was due solely to their revised handicaps, and commended the Club Committee's
wisdom in these revisions.
After lunch the sporting clashes with the School got under way. In the
squash courts the Old Boys scored a 5 to nil victory. Although it was not such an
overwhelming defeat as the score might suggest. The School team lacked experience but were very fit and tried hard. This endeavour must undoubtedly improve
the standard and future matches should be much closer. Mick Roberts in particular showed considerable promise. The scores were:—
Old Boys
School
Mike Cusack
3 Martin Ladbrook
2
Stan Bramley
3 Philip Claringbull
0
Hugh Chambers 3 David Carlton
0
Don Rogers
3 Mick Roberts
2
Peter Barnett
3 Tony Thompson
2
In the rifle range the Old Boys were also on top, beating the School VIII
757 to 738. It should be recorded that 3 members of the Old Boy's team, Tim
Moore, A. Lespley and Chris Ralls, were in the School VIII in the previous
match, the latter, in fact, was their Captain.
Meanwhile the rugger teams were struggling for mastery, resulting as
follows:—
Old Silhillians 1st XV
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School 1st XV
9
Old Silhillians 2nd XV
14
School 2nd XV
9
Old Silhillians 3rd XV
11
School 3rd XV
9
As is traditional on the winter Old Boys Day the Association picks three
teams to play the School; the endeavour being to include members who, although
probably active rugby players, do not live in the vicinity and therefore only appear
on this special occasion.
The School, on the other hand, picks the team most likely to exhaust, bruise,
mesmerise and, of course, score points against its more ancient opponents. This
ploy sometimes works in full and sometimes not, but certainly the first three
objectives are always achieved ; in 1965, the fourth one proved more difficult and
by the end of the afternoon the school had totalled 27 points in three matches
to the Old Men's 41.
The 1st XV match, which is always thought to be the premier spectacle,
lived up to its reputation and it was not long before the Old Boys were reeling
under an onslaught of forward play by the School which forced them back close
to their own line. From this position Probert opened the scoring when he ran
through from a short penalty for a try. Things looked serious for the ancients
and several of them began to wonder whether the spirit of the occasion had not
forced them into an unwise decision. However all was not lost, as from a handling
mistake by the School, David Powell intercepted the ball with his boot and dribbled
through to beat the School's full back and touch down for a try. Three points
all, and a long time to go.
The School scored again through their Captain, John Treadwell, after a threequarter movement and continued the pressure until half time. In the second half
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the Old Boys re-organised themselves somewhat and hoped that the referee (no
less than the Headmaster himself) would not forget the time. Experience began
to reap rewards as the heavier pack got more of the ball and Roger Cupit at fly
half opened the game up. A pushover try was achieved to level the score at six
all and Graham Creed scored and converted another for the Old Boys to lead
11-6.
The School were by no means beaten though, and continued to attack at
every opportunity, coming very close to scoring on a number of occasions. A
penalty was awarded to them and was kicked by John Treadwell 11-9.
On this occasion, however, the Old Boys had the last say when Roger Cupit
made a good break before throwing a long pass out to left winger David Powell
who scored near the post for full back Bob Winslow to convert and make the
final score 16-9 to the Association fifteen.
It is interesting to note that apart from Tony Forster, the Captain of the
Rugger Club, there were four ex-Captains in the side, ably led by Fred Moon,
and had it not been for a severe cold, Claude Coton, the President of the Association and an ex-Captain, would have been leading the side in person; which must
say something for ex-Captains of the rugger club, but exactly what had better
not be recorded in this magazine.
What can be said, however, is that a most enjoyable afternoon's rugby took
place and all the participants are still alive to tell the tale.
At the A.G.M. the retiring President, Claude Coton, reviewed a very active
year, one in which the Association had become a limited company, and tremendous
work had been necessary in connection with the move to Copt Heath, and other
facets of the Association. He paid tribute to the unfailing support he had received
from officials and members of the Committees. He referred to two officers resigning
from the Committee. Harold Lissiman, Hon. Treasurer for seven years, and Barry
Swift, Hon. Secretary for four years, both of whom had given sterling service.
Following this came the assumption of office by the new President, Mike Wheelock,
and the election of Pat Hill as President-Elect. Bob Toy was elected Hon. Secretary and Simon Wilcox Hon. Treasurer. Finally came the election of the Committee and there was a general dispersal to change for the main event of the day,
the 44th Annual Dinner.
By popular request we returned to Big School as the venue again, and how
refreshing it was to see a body of our younger members acting as wine waiters
for the evening. Their service was first-class and greatly appreciated.
Once again there was a big enthusiastic attendance and many distinguished
guests and diners. Furthermore, the food was good, and there was in addition,
a feast of eloquence. This was started by that famous Old Silhillian Professor
Butterfield in proposing the toast to the School. No other Public School he said,
had roots so deep locally as Solihull, and there were always many eager to help
the School. Replying, the Headmaster mentioned that at present there were about
150 from the School at Universities and a University representative was desirable
on the Governing body. He congratulated the Association on their breadth of
vision in their plans for the future. The School too, had plans to keep in the
forefront of Midland Public Schools. The right to select admission would be
strongly upheld and Government pressure resisted. He was proud of the activities
of the boys outside the School, the formation of the Solihull Service Group,
pioneered by the School. George Hill mentioned the high standard of speeches
in proposing the toast to the Association. Its members were the finished products
of the School, he said, and their achievements and conduct had brought great
credit both to the Association and the School. He quoted several outstanding
Old Boys as examples. The move to Copt Heath was giving the Association
some headaches and hard work, but when completed it would be the envy of all
Old Boys' Clubs in the country. He paid high tribute to the President, Claude
Coton, whom he mentioned would be remembered for generations.
Tea in the Refectory, by invitation of the Headmaster and Mrs. McGowan,
followed these strenuous activities. Here there were many happy memoirs amidst
a tremendous buzz of conversation, brought to an end by a request to attend
the General Meeting in the Lecture Theatre.
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Responding, Claude Coton said that now the Association would have an
independent home for ever. The immediate plan was to replace with improvements our existing facilities but extensions would follow. The cost however, was
high and had to be met. A debenture scheme had been introduced with a high
rate of interest and he appealed to every member to invest at least £10. He was
given a standing ovation at the conclusion of his speech.
The incoming President, Mike Wheelock, proposed a toast to the many
distinguished guests, to which A. R. Thompson, a former Headmaster, replied.
The latter said he was most impressed with the expansion of the School since
his term of office. With its roots deep in tradition, it had a firm foundation for
building on, the parents, he thought, backed every venture, possibly to a greater
extent than any other School. The atmosphere created by Mr. Bushell had started
the great movement of the Association, and the new venture was wonderful, he
said. A very important feature of the Association, he maintained, was its magazine,
The Silhillian, for many it represented the only means of knowing what was going
on, and should be maintained at all costs. He was accorded a big ovation.
Finally came the always eagerly awaited " few words " from that master of
the spoken word, our G.O.M. and founder, former Headmaster W. F. Bushell.
" As 400 years ago," he said, " this is an age of great renaissance, humanity
everywhere is on the march." Amongst his many quips was the following gem.
" Never was there a time when the young were so eager to give their elders the
benefit of their ignorance! "
The singing of " Auld Lang Syne " ended the evening.
The following day was School House " at home " for all Old Boarders
which included a rugger match followed by tea in the Refectory where the House
Master and Mrs. King-Reynolds met many Old Boarders. Many also attended
the Carol Service in the evening. Other Old Boys were invited to the Carol Service
in the School Chapel on the Friday previous.
O.S.A. Annual Dinner
The Past President, C. T. Cotton and W. F. Bushell.
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Photo: John Corral!
COMMEMORATION, 1966
Saturday, June 18th, was Commemoration Day for Old Boys, with special
services the following day in the School Chapel.
A luncheon was held at Dingle Lane and a barbecue in the evening.
The School made almost a clean sweep in the sporting encounters with the
Old Boys, only the O.S.A. 1st XI Cricket Team recorded a win on our side.
Two School wickets were down with only 8 runs scored, but when Woolman came
in, he and opener Jones made a stand, the former making the bowling look easy
with three sixes and seven fours. At 60 he was clean bowled, leaving Jones, who
completed his half-century before being caught. The School declared at 176 for
6, and the Old Boys opened at a very fast rate, only Wyatt's bowling bothering
them. Sanders was caught after scoring 40 and Wyatt got Sherry for 26. Foster
and Johnson then batted furiously to give the O.S.A. an eight wicket victory.
Johnson reached 50 in 34 minutes, ending with 68 not out, whilst Foster was
undefeated with 38. It was touch and go for the School's unbeaten tennis record,
but they just managed it by five matches to four. The School's first pair beat our
firsts Bramley and Buswell, and won their other two matches. Griffiths and Taylor
lost to our second pair, Moore and Cacon, and to our firsts, but managed to win
against the thirds. The School's young third pair, J. Hare and I. Paling, lost against
our thirds, Crisp and Hofton, and could not get more than one game against
the firsts. In their final match against the seconds they won in the third set,
thus clinching the tie and maintaining their unbeaten record.
Meanwhile on the rifle range, the School VIII was gradually building up a
lead against our marksmen, eventually winning by 19 points. This result indicates
the tremendous progress made at the School since the O.S.A. rifle section was
formed in 1954. Their first shooting encounter then resulted in a win for the
Old Boys by 92 points! The Old Boy's score then was only 2 points different
from this year.
The swimming events were won by the School by only a narrow margin,
and they also won the water polo match.
In addition to the sporting clashes, there was a P.T. display by the boys in
the Great Quadrangle, and the entries in the House Art competition were on
display in the Art Room. An exhibition of books was made in the Kent Library.
The Headmaster and Mrs. McGowan, together with the President of the
Association, M. J. Wheelock and Mrs. Wheelock, received the visitors in a giant
marquee on the lawn, where they had tea to a background of music from members
of the School Orchestra.
On the evening prior to Commemoration Day there was a concert in Big
School, followed by an " At Home " by Upper School Housemasters. The concert
was extremely good. Mr. D. Turnbull, the Director of Music, presented a varied
and ambitious programme which showed to advantage the very high standard
of music at the School.
Dingle Lane—Playing Fields.
Photo: John Currall
Barston Lane—Ploughed Fields.
Photo: John Cwrall
LONDON DINNER, 1966
The 17th London Dinner took place at The Olde Cock Tavern—Fleet Street
on Saturday, October 1st.
As always this was a most enjoyable evening. Some forty members sat down
to dinner, including a party from Solihull who always so loyally support this
occasion and contribute so splendidly to the success of the evening.
We were pleased to welcome our President, Mike Wheelock who brought
the members up to date with developments in the O.S.A. with particular reference
to the move to Jacobean Lane and the Headmaster who in a witty and erudite
to the move to Jacobean Lane and the Headmaster who in a witty and audible
speech informed us of the happenings at the School.
Messrs Havinden and Easterling were once again present, they are regular
attenders at the London Dinner and everyone as always was delighted to see them.
The next London Dinner is to be held on Saturday, September 30th 1967,
again at the Olde Cock Tavern—Fleet Street, which is proving a very popular and
successful venue, and it is to be hoped that very many more members living within
reach of London will make an effort to be present on this occasion.
C.S.M.T.
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BARSTON LANE DEVELOPMENT
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Barston Lane
The New Club Under Construct ion.
Barston Lane
Another Early Building View.
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Photo: John Currall
On November 26th next the new Clubhouse and grounds at Barston Lane will
be officially opened. At the time of writing the ground is already laid out and it
is anticipated that the builders will be away from the site by the end of September.
It is in some ways difficult to believe that not much more than 18 months ago the
Association acquired 18 acres of freehold land in a triangular site bounded by
Barston Lane and Jacobean Lane and agreed to surrender to the Governors the
lease of our existing premises at Dingle Lane. Rugby and hockey will be played
on the new ground from 1st January 1967 and although the pitches are a little
stoney at the moment, it is becoming rapidly apparent that the Association will
shortly have one of the finest sports grounds and club houses in the area.
The Clubhouse itself has been designed by Alan Danks the Association's
architect and himself an Old Silhillian. The accommodation compared with our
existing Clubhouse has been considerably extended and will provide a lounge,
clubroom and " men only " bar as well as enlarged kitchen facilities and changing
rooms. In addition the Association has purchased the bungalow adjoining the
grounds which it is hoped will provide living quarters for a steward and his wife.
It is at this stage impossible to gauge the response from Old Boys to these new
facilities, but it is hoped that the Clubhouse will be open for 7 days a week and
that lunches and dinners will be served for those requiring nourishment. The
running of the new Clubhouse will be under the control of Paul Instone as Chairman of the Management Committee and Nic Cutler as Chairman of the House
Committee (if elected) and they already have plans in hand which we hope will
make our new grounds attractive to all Old Boys whether they are members of
sports sections or not.
A furnishing programme has been prepared which it is hoped will give an
individual atmosphere to each room. The lounge will have rather superior furnishings and beer could be " a penny or two " dearer. The Clubroom will be
more contemporary, and the " men only " bar a little more masculine and functional but still very comfortable.
There is still of course a lot of work to be done and it may well be that certain
modifications or extensions will soon be required—in particular the Planning
Committee are very much aware of the need for two first class squash courts as
soon as possible. All Old Silhillians can, however, make this venture a success
by using Barston Lane as their club—in an atmosphere which we hope will cater
for all tastes and generations.
The total cost of the project will not be known for another 3 months or so,
but with the additional cost of the bungalow cannot be much less than £75,500.
We have of course received a generous contribution from the Governors and the
Committee have made arrangements through bank loans and debentures to pay
off the balance, but as is no doubt mentioned elsewhere we still need more help
from members.
A word in conclusion about the sports grounds. These are now coming
along well, and to the complete satisfaction of our professional advisers and even
to the uninitiated eye the progress particularly of the cricket squares is very
evident. A word of warning, it will not be like moving to the county ground in
our first year, but given three or four years we should have attained a very high
standard. I think particular thanks are due to our groundsman John Hammond
who has worked many extra hours not only on the new ground but also in maintaining a skeleton service at Dingle Lane.
By the time this is published the grounds will be opening—the Planning Committee only hope that these prophecies will be fulfilled.
Photo: John Currall
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ENTERTAINMENTS COMMITTEE REPORT
When the report for The Silhillian was written last year, it was anticipated
that we would be returning to the Charter Hall, Solihull, for the Annual Dinner.
However, between the writing of the report and the arrangements for Old Boys'
Day, it was obvious that the price of the tickets would have to be increased very
substantially in order to cover the costs involved. The Headmaster very kindly
offered the Association the use of Big School and adjoining classrooms for the
preparation of the food and bar. This was accepted and the Association returned
to the School for the first time for over 5 years. The catering was undertaken by
Pattison-Hughes and the running of the Bar was under the direction of the Entertainments Committee and the bar was staffed by the younger members of the
Rugger Club.
Although several comments were made both officially and unofficially before
the dinner regarding the desirability of returning to the School, the evening on
the whole was a great success and congratulations are due to the members of the
Rugger Club for the efficient and prompt service they gave with table wines
during the course of the dinner. Although the arrangements in Big School were
first class, unfortunately, the bar arrangements are not really ideal for a function
such as this, and it was decided that for 1966 the venue should once again be the
Charter Hall, Solihull, and it is hoped that as many Old Silhillians as possible
will once again attend to support this function.
It has been noticeable over the last four years that the number attending
the function is dwindling. A peak of 225 people attended in 1960 and this has
gradually been reduced to approximately 170 attending last year. Regrettably,
the price of the tickets for the dinner this year, will have to be increased substantially, to cover costs, but it must be realised that this is the only dinner that the
Association as a whole hold during the year, and it is therefore hoped that as
many members as possible will come and support the President on the major
occasion in the Association's year.
The Annual Ball was held at the George Hotel in March and took a very
similar form to the previous year. A reception was held from 8 to 8.45 p.m. and
most of the members and their ladies had arrived before the President and his
wife left to join the official guests. This is the second year in succession that
the reception has been held in this manner and has enabled as many Old Silhillians
as possible to meet the President and his wife and also to ensure that members
and their guests arrive at the beginning of the evening.
The Entertainments Committee are investigating the possibility of holding
the Annual Ball on a different date next year, namely the Friday of the Commemoration Weekend at a location away from Solihull. The reason for this is
that it is felt that although the Association have an Annual Dinner, they do not
have an Annual Dinner/Dance at which people from outside the immediate
vicinity will be prepared to come for the evening. It is therefore, felt that a substantial Dinner Dance on a Friday evening will enable many more members to
participate in the celebrations of the Commemoration Weekend. Details of this
function will be sent out early in the new year and I am sure that all Old Silhillians
will give it their earnest consideration.
It is difficult for an Entertainment's Chairman of the Association to carry
out his function without the support of the whole of the Association, but this must
of necessity, be many members of the Sport sections. Although a budget has to
be worked to and the Entertainments Committee have just managed to achieve
their budget this year, it is not an easy thing to run additional functions to those
which are normally included in the Association's calender, since this would mean
poaching on the preserves of the various Sport sections, who are themselves,
always trying to raise additional revenue to cover their own expenses. I hope
therefore, that members of the Association who do not actively support the
Sport sections, will support the Association's activities, since the strength of our
Association is without doubt, in the comradeship of generations of Old Silhillians
and only by meeting them at the social functions, can one continue this comradeship. J.B.M.U.
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O.S.A. Annual Dinner
J. T. Rolfe, W. F. Bushell, J. B. M. Urry.
Photo: John Currall
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
At the time of writing the year's financial results are not available, although,
as the interim bar figures appeared satisfactory, a reasonable profit is anticipated.
One of our constant problems has been the cleanliness of the Club House as
for part of the year we were without a second cleaner. The situation has not been
helped by the condition in which the Club House is sometimes left by members
and it is hoped that more care will be taken in the future.
The Saturday evening catering has worked moderately well, apart from
occasions when " the ladies " were forgotten to be transported to the Club. The
food provided has been of a high standard at reasonable prices and the service
could be extended with more support from members.
The condition of the ground has remained good despite the problems of
maintaining two grounds at the same time. The general picture of the ground is
first-class and makes one sorry, in a sense, to be leaving.
Much time has been spent on the new Club House and ground at Barston
Lane and we look forward to the future with confidence. We hope that all our
efforts on the venture will provide a ground that will eventually be as good as any
in the Midlands and a Club House that will offer high class facilities and consequently attract a greater number and range of Old Boys.
Our thanks are due to the various hard-working sub-committees and also
the Ladies Society for their efforts during the past year. We trust that the fruits
of their labours will be appreciated in our new home at Barston Lane.
J. T. R.
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DAVID G. LEWIS
Although he has been connected with the O.S.A. for a long time, and his
sterling qualities and services to the Association are known to some of its officers,
not many ordinary members know David G. Lewis.
In spite of many attributes David likes to stay in the background and keep
very quiet about his work for the Association and others. Consequently few
realise how fortunate we are to include this personality in our ranks and we now
place on record our appreciation of the work he has done for the O.S.A. On all
occasions he has given unsparingly of his knowledge, time, labour and financial
help to further our interests.
He is at present a key figure in the arrangements regarding the move froni
Dingle Lane to Copt Heath, the biggest operation yet undertaken by the Association, a duty he is performing with his customary skill and lack of fuss. Rarely does
one meet a character such as he, who gives such a lot of help so quietly that more
often than not it is unknown and unacknowledged. This is the way he prefers
it to be, effusive thanks embarrass him, nevertheless we think we must include him
in our pages as a shining example of our " back-room boys."
The date of his birth, Friday 13th May 1921, completely disproves the theory
that this is an unlucky day, as far as we are concerned it Was a most fortunate one!
David joined Solihull School in 1930, and was prominent in the school's
sporting activities, gaining his colours and playing for Fetherstone and the 1st
XI Hockey, in addition to representing the school at swimming and boxing. As
one would expect in the heavyweight class in the latter sport. Academically, David
says he was overshadowed by his brother George, who was a brilliant scholar and
is thought to have been the first to gain a major state scholarship from the school.
Nonetheless, David himself had his School " Certs " with credits at 16 and was
then articled with a firm of surveyors and estate agents.
In 1938 his urge for adventure prompted him to join the Territorial Army as
a trooper in the Warwickshire Yeomanry. Associated with this at that time were
many distinguished people, including Viscount Samuel and the Hon. Michael
Poole (now Lord Poole, chairman of the Conservative Party). Inevitably he was
called up for active service just prior to the outbreak of war and in 1940 gained a
commission in the Honourable Artillery Company. Throughout the war he was
on Heavy Ack-Ack duty, mostly in London, during which he experienced some
yery heavy raids. In 1942 he was made a Battery Commander and during this year
had the honour of entertaining His Majesty King George VI in the Battery Mess.
On this occasion he decided not to risk the company cooks very indifferent offerings and managed, with able assistance from Fortnum and Mason, to present
a repast which earned the warm compliments of His Majesty!
Whilst a Gunnery Officer, David's duties included the training of " plotters "
one of whom was Sir Winston Churchill's daughter, Mary.
It was in London that romance entered his life when he met his future wife
Jeannie. At that time she was a Subaltern in the first mixed Ack-Ack battery, but
progressed to Junior Commander A.T.S., in charge of the Generals Mess at General
Head Quarters, Home Forces. Here she met many important personalities such as
Lord Alanbrooke, H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester, General Paget and David
Niven.
David and Jeannie had a " Khaki Wedding " in 1942 under a pall of fog and
snow, disproving another old fashioned theory that only brides the sun shines on
are happy.
When the Germans launched the " doodle-bug " raids on England, David
was on a mobile anti-aircraft unit and was moved so rapidly from place to place
that Jean had great difficulty in finding him.
Upon demobilisation as a Major in 1946 he formed a building company and
concentrated his efforts on his business. He worked hard and long, with enthusiastic help from his wife and eventually developed into one of the important
building concerns in the Midlands. Recently the Company has joined David
Charles Ltd.
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DAVID G. LEWIS
One of the Back Room Boys.
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Outside his O.S.A. activities David was Area Chairman of Midland Round
Table and for 3 years a member of the National Executive of Round Table. He
was also Founder President of the Yardly and Sheldon Rotary Club.
In 1953 when on the General Committee of the Association David was responsible amongst other things for the lay-out of the big fete at the School. A task
admirably carried out, apart from the sacrilege of drilling a post-hole on the 1st
XI Cricket pitch—George Paine aged 10 years overnight on hearing of this!
He was given the same task for the 1955 Fete, and could be seen performing
prodigious feats with an oversize sledge hammer.
David became associated with the Rifle Club in the early days of its existence,
and played a prominent and active part as building advisor and negotiator with
Police, Council and War Office, giving considerable assistance in many other
ways. He was elected President of the Rifle Club in 1963 and still holds that office.
On his election he presented a silver cup for an annual shooting competition
between teams from all other sports sections.
At one time David played for the O.S.A. 1st XI Hockey, but now restricts
his sports and hobbies to shooting, fishing, fly-tieing and relectantly, gardening.
1967 will be his Silver Wedding Anniversary and we take the opportunity of
offering our congratulations and good wishes for continued health and happiness.
The year also sees the 21st birthday of his eldest daughter Mary. There are three
other daughters—Rosemary 17, Jennifer 15 and Susan 14. They now live in a
delightful large house set in huge grounds at Dorridge. Often these grounds have
been used for fetes and garden parties, twice for raising funds for the Muscular
Dystrophy cause.
Photo: John Curran
Four More Back Room Boys
H. B. Callaghan, H. T. Wilcox, E. G. Wilcox, J. Doggart,
at the Squash Club Annual Dinner.
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Photo: John Carroll
CRICKET CLUB REPORT
Season 1966
President: W. P. Townsend
Chairman: J. B. Swithenbank
Captain: R. A. D. Copper
The 1966 season of the Club brought a number of changes in officers with
a fresh approach to the numerous problems which have been associated with
thesection for some years.
Bill Townsend and Barrie Swithenbank took over the senior positions in.
the Club and we are greatly indebted to their support and hard work. Unfortunately, Barrie's business commitments will be taking him to London later this
year and consequently a successor will have to be found. His efforts this year,
however, cannot be too highly praised and we wish him every success in his
promotion.
The start of the season saw the usual inclement weather conditions and this
of course continued almost throughout the season. In fact one can recall only
about four matches being played in hot weather and this without doubt contributed greatly to the disappointing results. However, the young 1st XI have
enjoyed a number of exciting games, none more than that against old rivals Olton,
when they were set to score 179 in 125 minutes and at the close were 4 runs short
with 3 wickets in hand. This was cricket at its best and it seems a pity that a
number of visiting sides could not find the same efforts to win as did the Club in
this game.
Although the wickets this season have been slow paced, owing to the vast
amount of rainfall, a number of good innings were recorded. David Adams, our
hard working Secretary, Johnny Johnson, equally hard working fixture Secretary
and Mike Smith, the even tempered match Secretary, all played some fine innings.
Mike Smith particularly, played well and also kept wicket most efficiently.
We are certain Barrie Swithenbank will agree with this, as he rarely hit the wickets
when bowling, but relied on Mike's ability behind the stumps.
The Saturday 2nd XI under the experienced captaincy of " veteran " Sam
Foster enjoyed a fairly successful season. Sam himself took a fair amount of
wickets, he will tell you exactly how many, whilst Martin Saunders, his very able
vice captain and most efficient Treasurer, was the most successful batsman. He
scored several fifties and generally looked a most competent batsman. Graham
Mahew also played well and appreciation should be shown to Sam Foster for the
spirit and determination he injected into the side this year.
The Sunday 1st XI was again captained by Peter Levenger, who this year
joined Aston Unity on Saturdays in the Birmingham League. Richard Jones
also joined Smethwick and we wish both these youngsters every success in their
years with these Clubs. Rain of course affected Sunday matches even more than
Saturday this year and even when play was possible, it was often in wintry conditions. However, one recalls the exciting game against Bromsgrove, one of the
strongest Club sides in the Midlands, and one whose batsmen had rarely been
asked to perform below no. 6. In this game we declared at 192 for 6, after fine
knocks by Ricky Jones and David Sherrey, the latter hitting 5 sixes out of 60 not
out. Bromsgrove replied confidently but at the close were 180 for 8 and defending
desperately. We also soundly beat Harbourne again this year.
The Sunday 2nd XI were led by Graham Mahew and Vice-Captain Mike
Cusack and through unending difficulties with weak sides and strong opposition,
came through the season admirably. Graham, himself scored a lot of runs and
although his width, while bowling, was occasionally, somewhat awry, managed
to capture a few wickets also. They recorded a fine win against Bromsgrove 2nd
XI and also Harbourne. The season ended with a total of 6 wins against 5 losses
and 3 draws with 4 matches cancelled by the weather.
In conclusion, I would like to thank all officers and players for their support
this year and particularly John Hammond, the groundsman for his work on the
wickets. John had to divide his time between Dingle Lane and the new ground at
Copt Heath, but with all this work the wickets at Dingle Lane were in perfect
condition. Let us hope that with the commencement of the new season at Copt
Heath we shall be greeted with the sun on our backs which will no doubt enhance
our chances of having a record season.
R. A. D. C.
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GOLFING SOCIETY REPORT
At the time of writing this report, the Golfing Society Season is only approximately half way through. "B" Team Matches have however, been played against
North Warwicks at Olton and Camp Hill Old Edwardians, the Golfing Society
having won against North Warwicks and lost against Camp Hill. "A" Team
Matches have been played against Robin Hood resulting in a draw at Olton.
The Old Edwardians resulting in a win for the Old Silhillians 6 matches to nil
at Harborne and Copt Heath being lost three and a half matches to two and a
half matches at Copt Heath.
The Foursomes Cup was played at Olton on the 2nd June, the winners being
Robert Winslow and Peter Bailey 79-111=671, runners up being Duncan
Sutherland and Chris Dixon 75-31=714, who won the best gross prize. The
Old Boys Cup was played at Olton on the 16th June, the winner being Cyril
Gold 77-12=65, runner up, John Stubbings 85-15=70. It is pleasing to note
that 6 of the first 7 players were under the age of 27 and this is a great reflection
on the future strength of the Society.
The Charles Hill Salver played in conjunction with the above competition,
was won for the second time by John Westall with a score of 76.
The President of the Association, Mike Wheelock, presented the prizes at
a supper held after the Competition. It was unfortunate that this year, only 29
Golfers in the Association took part, in previous years as many as 45 have participated, which is not only open to Members of the Golfing Society, but to all
Members of the Association, and it is hoped that in future years, this will bring
forward more support from many of the lesser active Members of the Association.
On reading through last year's report, which was written at approximately
the same time as this report is being written, it was seen that the Society had
once again qualified for the finals of the Grafton Morrish Trophy at Hunstanton
and Brancaster in October. Regrettably, 1965 was not a successful year for the
Golfing Society in this competition since having beaten St. Paul's at Hunstanton
on the Friday morning, they met one of the favourites, Stowe, on Friday afternoon
at Brancaster. In this match, the top pair, Duncan Sutherland and David Winslow,
won, and the bottom pair of Jack Urry and John Westall, lost rather convincingly.
and all depended upon Colin Smith and Robert Winslow playing the Stowe
Secretary, Malcolm Spence, and his partner, John Marshall. The chipping and
putting of Spence and Marshall was more than Smith and Winslow could meet
and Stowe having chipped dead at the 14th to get a very fortunate half, proceeded
to hole a long putt for a two at the 15th to go two up; halves at the next two holes
gave Stowe a victory by two and one. The loss however, did have its compensations
in some way, since Solihull qualified to play in a Stapleford Competition at
Brancaster on the Saturday, this being for the " Solihull Plate," presented by the
Golfiing Society on the inception of the Grafton Morrish Trophy Competition.
Out first in the morning against a strong breeze, the scoring was very difficult
for the first 9 holes, but until the last pair were in, Solihull were joint leaders with
several other Schools with 74 points, then Royal Worcester came in with a score
of 75 points to win the Solihull Trophy, this was presented to them by our President, Jack Urry, at the Brancaster Golf Club at 3 o'clock on the Saturday
afternoon.
Several Members stayed over the Saturday night and played golf at Brancaster on Sunday and so concluded a most enjoyable weekend.
The Qualifying Rounds for the 1966 Competition were once again held at
Olton on June 25th, and Solihull managed to top the qualifiers in the West Midland
Region for the fourth successive year. It is to be hoped that this year, they will
show better form and bring back the trophy from Hunstanton. The qualifying
scores of the various partnerships were as follows:
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J. M. Urry and R. E. Priestley
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C. A. Smith and C. Dixon
D. M. G. Sutherland and D. A. Winslow 26
a total of 80 points in pouring rain. The best score of the day was by J. M. Urry
and R. E. Priestley winning by two points from the first King Edwards string
of Max and Rod Saunderson.
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The Captain cf the Society is once again Roland Parsons, who has undertaken his task with his usual enthusiasm.
Our President, Jack Urry, has been appointed Captain of Warwickshire in
their Diamond Jubilee Year, the second time he has had this honour, the last
time being in 1948.
Several members of the Society have played golf for Warwickshire this year.
Jack Urry, Duncan Sutherland, Raymond Priestley and David Winslow for the
first team and Colin Smith and Robert Winslow for the second team. Colin
Smith and David Winslow played in the Warwickshire trial match at Robin
Hood earlier in the year and both finished joint leaders with 11 down to bogey
over 36 holes. Colin Smith, on the morning round, was one down to bogey led
the field by 4 holes and it is hoped that the team can reach its full potential for
the finals of the Grafton Morrish Trophy and so bring back the trophy to Solihull
in October.
Once again, a report such as this cannot be complete without thanking the
President and Committee of Olton Golf Club for allowing us the use of their
course. For many years now we have treated Olton Golf Club as our home and
the very generous hospitality afforded to us there, is very much appreciated not
only by our own members but our visitors also. The Secretary of our Society,
Desmond Cooper, was elected Captain of the Golf Club in June and we all wish
him much success in his office, and our Captain, Roland Parsons, has been Hon.
Secretary of the Golf Club for the past two years. In addition two other members
of the Society are also members of the committee of th3 Golf Club.
HOCKEY CLUB REPORT
Team Results:
1st XI
Season 1965-66
P.
19
17
W.
8
D.
4
3
L.
7
8
Goals
F.
32
24
51
23
36
2
A.
26
26
16
30
6
33
2nd XI
3rd XI
14
10
A ' XI
13
4
9
Sunday 1st XI
11
8
3
Sunday 2nd XI
7
7
Meeces
3
6
3
Roger Flood continued his earlier success in the English goalmouth conceding
only 2 goals in the 7 international matches played in 1965/66. He tours Australia
in August 1966 with the English side. It is still difficult for us to believe that we
boast an international player that is keeping the name of the Club alive all over
the country. All our opponents are keen to have a go at him very often falling
foul of the sticks rule in their enthusiasm.
The Club started the season well by winning the Pickwick Festival for the
first time. We were well represented in the Solihull Hockey Festival but this event
was the first of many to be drowned during the season; not the least of the others
was the County Jubilee. One third of the Club games were cancelled, which
Keith Foster suggests assisted the indifferent results of the 1st XI. One of the
best games brought a 2-1 win against Wombourne.
Ivor Hitchings, the 2nd XI Captain, left the Club in the direction of Nottingham during February leaving his vice-captain Barry Swithenbank in charge.
We're sorry to say goodbye to Ivor but suspect we shall be playing against him or
his umpiring this season. The highlight of a damp 2nd XI season was the defeat
of Cannock on their own ground.
Tony Hunt's merry men again topped the half-century in ' Goals for ' aided
by John Levenger's 7 against Northampton Saints. The A ' XI's battles were
closer fought this year but Peter Cook still finds match levies difficult to collect.
Peter Levenger captained the Sunday 1st XI through an undefeated season; the
defence only conceding 6 goals. Peter Herbert had a difficult initiation as captain
of the Sunday 2nd XI, the opposition often turning out full 1st XI's. We would
welcome any Old Silhillians to join us for our Sunday games only if his Saturdays
are otherwise occupied.
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The Easter Six-a-Side was washed out at home but the Meeces had a rare time
again at Weymouth. Tony Hunt says it was the best tour yet although his memory
of events after Friday night seems a little hazy.
John Scott, our Treasurer, did us proud again this year. The Committee
again bargained for a £.150 excess of income to keep our income up to the level
expected at Barston Lane. The expenditure did not rise to the anticipated level
this season and a record profit of over £250 was recorded. John lived up to his
motto of ' Profit brinus Pleasure ' last year and this season showed us that Consolidation brings Comfort.'
Thanks to Stuarts Mackay and Crawford and their assistants, all the events
off the field were a great social success although not always profitable. The Night
Club was enjoyed by the many guests and will be run at Barston Lane this year at
a slightly reduced cost (potential guests please note). The Club joined a weekly
Football Draw and card holders won £140 between them during the season. Two
of the three twist nights were great successes but the third only just broke even.
Where did people go the night after the election results were announced?
We look forward to the 1966/67 season under the Presidency of H. T. who
has taken over from E. G. We hope to be making the best use of all the opportunities the new ground offers with all the other members of O.S.A.
RIFLE CLUB REPORT
President: DAVID G. LEWIS
For the Rifle Club, 1966 is a celebration year. We announced at our Annual
Dinner the repayment of all outstanding loans. It is a:happy augury that this
has been achieved just prior to the move to our new quarters at Copt Heath,
where with better facilities, we can more comfortably proceed with our third
stage of development. Included in this will be the long-talked of installation of
a skittle alley, which we believe will prove to be a popular feature.
Last year we introduced a Rifle Club tie which is now proudly worn by most
members and Vice-Presidents. Further limited supplies are available from Ron
Periam, 50 Broad Oaks Road.
In smallbore rifle shooting we have maintained four teams and although
none has won any team honours all have given reasonable performances. In the
Solihull Borough Individual League we provided the winner of Division 2, John
Miller, and of Division 3, Simon Moore. We managed to beat the School VIII
on Old Boys' Day, and they won the Commemoration match. Shooting is now
ranked a major sport at the School, a move amply justified and rewarded by
some excellent performances by the School VIII. To offer still further encouragement to the shooting contingent of the school, all of them are now automatically
honorary members of the Rifle Club, and the P.S.I. becomes an Honorary VicePresident. We hope that they will join us at Copt Heath and use our facilities and
equipment whenever opportunity arises. In a four-corner match between local
teams at Dingle Lane range, the School team won the County Borough Cup
presented by Frank Bateman. Earlier in the year we renewed our challenge
match with a Solihull County Borough Council team for the Ted Lightfoot Cup,
and retained the trophy.
Rifle Club Vice-Presidents Night
Experience
Photo: John Currall
Dink ' Steele and Joe Wood supporting a hockey match.
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Photo: John Currall
Albert Parker receiving the cup from Ken Highway.
Looking on—D. Lewis, A. Thompson, M. J. Wheelock.
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Photo: Jo hn Carroll
Our various trophies changed hands again this year, Fred Moon won both
the Billing Salver (Club Championship) and the Davis (Handicap) Cup, whilst
Arthur and Peter Upton took the " Father and Son " awards. Simon Moore
was the winner of the Dyne Schoolboy's Shield and J. Smart was awarded the
Taylor trophy. The Vice-President's competition for the Ken Highway Cup
provided a very pleasant evening, with Albert Parker the winner after a tie with
Roger Milne.
Fullbore shooting has again been our weakest section for support, but we
have now purchased one new No. 4 rifle and with the prospect of fewer moneyraising functions to organise we may have more time for shooting. On the other
hand, Pistol Shooting is going well, in a challenge match against Solihull Home
Guard we beat them on both gun and handicap scores. Now and then scores as
high as 90 appear. A plaque, bearing a beautifully enamelled school badge, has
been presented to the Club by John Miller for pistol shooting, our first trophy
for this section. First to win this shield was Ian Bridger.
The Club gratefully acknowledges the constant support of Vice-Presidents
and members, also all others who have helped in their achievement.
RUGGER CLUB REPORT
Results for Season 1965/1966
President—F. A. R. Moon
Captain—G. J. Creed
P.
W.
D.
L.
For
Against
1st XV
28
10
2
16
219
232
2nd XV
27
20
3
4
422
140
" Saints "
21
16
0
5
318
85
" Hornets "
22
14
2
6
306
115
" Arabs "
21
4
1
16
111
327
1965/66 season began in what is now the accepted way, with the Birmingham
& Warwickshire Old Boys' seven-a-side competition, held at Dingle Lane and
open to Old Boys Clubs in the area to compete for the John Marshall Rae Memorial Cup.
This was the seventh and penultimate year at the old ground as in 1967 the
Association would be housed on the new ground at Barston Lane. The weather
was once again fine and warm and has undoubtedly played its part over the years
in producing excellent crowds who come to watch one of the most enjoyable events
in the local rugby calendar.
The eventual winners were Old Warwickians who beat Old Dixonians in the
final 11-3. We have yet to win the trophy, perhaps feeling self-conscious of
winning a tournament organised by ourselves.
Thanks must go to Claude Coton who continues to organise the Sevens in
his own inimitable manner.
The season as a whole was one of varying successes, with the 1st XV producing
a below average record, but losing nine of their matches by five points or less.
The side was a very young one and should, with reasonable luck, reverse the
situation during the coming year. Graham Creed has been re-elected as Captain
and is working hard to realise this goal.
The middle three teams produced remarkably good results. The second team
under John Madeley with John Cooper as Vice-Captain pulverised nearly everything in sight and much credit for this must go to the leaders who achieved a
wonderful team spirit and extracted the last ounce of effort from their players.
John Madeley has since announced his retirement and is going to join the
referees whose gain is regretably our loss. He has done sterling service for the
Rugger Club in the first and second teams ever since leaving school where he
was captain of the fifteen.
The " Saints " and " Hornets " also returned excellent records under John
Richardson and Nigel Holmes who did much good work providing a number of
players for the higher teams which is always an important function of the junior
sides. The " Hornets " results are particularly gratifying as Nigel was Vice-Captain
of this side on its formation in 1961 and has since matured it into the flourishing
team it is today.
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The " Arabs " under Peter Styles have a difficult task as the newest side. It
must be appreciated that finding fixtures for a fifth fifteen is not easy, as very few
clubs are fortunate enough to have one, and in consequence these lads find they
are often playing first and second teams. This can be disheartening to say the
least. One can only reiterate the plea of an ex first team captain whose favourite
plea was " don't give it neck chaps."
Performances by Old Silhillians in the higher stratas of rugby were particularly
prominent this season with John Hofton, Martin Hale and Simon Dawkins all
playing for Warwickshire. Hofton and Hale both play for Moseley and Dawkins
for Nottingham University where he has been elected Captain for the coming
season.
Martin Hale went on to be awarded a final England trial which bodes very
well for his future.
Ian Thompson who now plays for Rugby played in an unofficial Scottish
Trial at second row forward and should do even better in the coming season.
Finally, Martin Green was awarded his cap for Cambridge against Oxford
having played only four times for the first team before Twickenham. Martin is
the first official Oxbridge rugby cap from Solihull School.
The social events were, as usual, well attended and a great success. Peter
Jukes, our young and vociferous Entertainments Secretary, had a most profitable
year and provided a variety of " hops," parties and dances to suit all tastes.
Thanks must go to Roy Davies who once again organised the past playing
members Cabaret and Dinner Dance which went with a great swing, and must
have been thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.
The Annual Dinner at the George wound up proceedings for the year and
was notable for a number of very amusing speeches and a splendid crop of far
from amusing headaches the next day, shared equally between the majority of
members in attendance.
At the Dinner much was said about our improving form in seven-a-side
competitions. Although still unable to win our own " sevens," we qualified in
very distinguished company for the final of the Oxford Sevens, fielding a star
studded side; unfortunately this was as far as it went, but to the great delight of
everyone, on the same day Brian Trippas took a very junior side to Lockheed in
defence of our title there and retained the cup beating Solihull in the fmal 6-3.
The side was as follows:—J. Hare, M. B. Johnson, A. W. Hill, B. Trippas, M. S.
Moore, J. R. Treadwell and R. M. Blakey.
Councillor " Pinky " Green, an ex-President of the Solihull Club and now
President of the Warwickshire Rugby Football Union was so impressed by the
performance of this side that he presented each player with a tankard; a most
generous and popular gesture.
The cap for the most improved player was presented by the Captain to Brian
Trippas who throughout the season has played consistently well and with great
versatility.
Our President this year was Fred Moon and on the night of the Dinner he
officially announced his retirement as a player, so perhaps it is fitting to conclude
this report with a tribute to him.
Fred has been playing Old Boys rugby for a considerable time, in fact longer
than anyone but Claude Coton can remember, amongst those who are playing.
The remarkable thing is that most of the games played have been in the first team;
It is only recently that he has gone into the third team to give the youngsters the
benefit of his experience.
Twice Captain of the first team, Fred's efforts to encourage the younger
players have always been sincere and certainly to witness Moon standing in a line
out preparing to snaffle the ball is a sight to rejuvenate even the faintest of hearts.
Having undertaken a number of offices within the Club, Fred's year as President must have been a proud one, and one in which in his usual way he conscientiously worked to improve the standing and finance of the section.
Still playing on a Saturday of course he attended all the functions and set an
example and a standard commanding great respect.
Thank you Fred for your year as President and we hope you will become a
spectator now that your boots are on the wall.
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Season 1965-66
President—H. B. Callaghan, Esq.
Captain—R. H. W. Chambers, Esq.
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The past year has seen a slight improvement in the state of affairs of the squash
section. Our large fixture list has still been maintained although some of our second
team fixtures have had to be cancelled due to insufficient support. The Committee
is still in no doubt that the squash section needs two or more courts at the new
Memorial Ground which would also serve to bring players from other clubs to
the pavilion after matches instead of taking our custom to various local pubs.
Besides the inconvenience incurred in travelling after matches we have to
spend a great deal of money to get a meal of sufficient quality to compare with
that which most of the opposing teams have to offer.
The playing performances of a few determined members have brought some
fine results throughout the season. Robert Slater joined us towards the end of the
season and his ambidextrous technique created a great deal of interest from other
players. This must be a very original way of improving a weak backhand!
The annual invasion of the south country on squash tour turned out to be
a memorable weekend. We maintained our fine record by beating the OWE 40
Club at Cheltenham, a combined Exeter and Exmouth team and the Palace Club
at Torquay. The standard of play was extremely high and Mike Cusack, Stan
Bramley, Peter Barnett, Hugh Chambers and Don Rogers all gave very creditable
performances against some very good opposition.
Mike Cusack's behaviour behind the wheel was exemplary and his evasive
action was a feature of the tour. Much to everyone's relief the car succumbed in
Torquay and a very dejected ' Mike had to spend an extra night in Torquay!
The Club Championship was won by Mike Cusack after an excellent final
with Hugh Chambers and Don Rogers won the Handicap final. Special mention
must be made of Mike Cusack's performances for the County this year.
The Clubman's Trophy went to Don Rogers whose standard of play last
season improved beyond all recognition.
Next season we have been invited to enter a team for the Londonderry Cup
squash rackets competition for public Schools Old Boys. We are hoping to give
a good account of ourselves particularly if Old Boys playing for other clubs will
offer their support, as they have promised.
The Annual Dinner was again held at the Red Lion, Knowle, and once more
proved to be one of the most successful O.S.A. sporting/social occasions. Over
75 members and guests enjoyed excellent food and then listened to the O.S.A.
President, Mike Wheelock propose " The Club " and the response by the club
captain, Hugh Chambers. The Squash club President, Mike Callaghan proposed
the toast " The Guests " to which Mike Hunt, President of Warwickshire Squash
Rackets Association, most ably replied.
A word of thanks must be given to Hugh Chambers who has resigned after
two years as Secretary. He always carried out this rather arduous task with great
efficiency. Also we must extend our thanks to our President, Mr. H. B. Callaghan,
whose experience and encouragement have been invaluable.
Once again we are sincerely grateful to the Headmaster for the use of the
School squash courts, and in particular for allowing our season to start on 1st
September. Without the facilities of the School courts the Club, of course, would
not be able to function.
S. B.
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SQUASH CLUB REPORT
SWIMMING CLUB REPORT
President: MELVILLE COOPER
The Old Silhillian's Swimming Club has now been in existence for twelve
months, but unfortunately we have not yet been able to arrange for exclusive
swimming at the new bath in Tudor Grange Park.
We are, however, still hopeful that we shall be swimming at Tudor Grange
once a week during the coming winter.
Like many other Old Silhillian Sports Clubs in their early days, we are
deeply indebted to the School for granting us exclusive use of the School Bath
every Wednesday of the Summer Term between 7 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.
Old Boys and their families have very much enjoyed this privilege and it is
hoped that we shall be able to do our summer swimming at the School for many
years to come.
David Hastings, who captained the Old Boys on Commemoration Day,
has been a very capable Treasurer, and by his interest and enthusiasm he has
recruited many new members.
John Currall has coped with the secretarial work in his usual calm and
efficient way.
In all, no great activity, but the Swimming Section is formed, it has swum,
and we look forward to greater activity next year under the presidency of John
Baggs.
WARWICKSHIRE AND BIRMINGHAM OLD BOYS
ANNUAL SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT
Old Sils' Sevens Team
J. Treadwell, J. Smith, M. Green, R. Cupit.
Once again the Old Silhillians Rugby Club acted as hosts to fifteen Midland
Old Boys teams who gathered at Dingle Lane on Sunday 18th September, to take
part in what has proved to be the premier Old Boys Tournament in the Midlands.
The John Rae Memorial Cup was won by Old Coventrians who beat Old
Centrals 27 points to 10 in the final. The standard of play this year, as in previous
years, proved to be of the highest quality and many fancied teams, who included
such players as Dalton, Wheatley and Phillips of Coventry 1st XV lost to the better
teamwork of the Old Boys Club players. The outstanding player in the competition
this year was undoubtedly David Duckham of the Old Coventrians, not only did
he score a try in all the early rounds he managed to score four in the final. Unfortunately the Old Silhillians lost 16-8 in the quarter final to last years winners,
Old Warwickians.
Full results are shown below:—
Old Wheatlians 8, Old Silhillians 12; Old Silhillians B ' 3,
First Round
Old Warwickians 11; Old Leamingtonians 3, Camp Hill O.E. 0;
Old Dixonians 0, Old Centrals 14 ; Old Saltlians 19, Old Yardlians
10; Old Edwardians 10, Aston O.E. 3; Old Veseyans 18, Five
Ways O.E. 0; Old Coventrians 13, Old Moselians 0.
Silhillians 8, Warwickians 10; Leamingtonians 3, Centrals 14;
Second Round
Saltlians 8, Edwardians 0; Veseyans 5, Coventrians 16.
Warwickians 3, Centrals 19; Saltlians 6, Coventrians 8.
Semi-Final
Final
Centrals 10, Coventrians 27.
The Scrubber Cup for the first round loosing teams was won by the Old
Moselians.
Next, it is the ambition of the Rugby Club to expand the competition to
include sixteen invitation Old Boys Clubs from various parts of the country together
with the existing sixteen sides. This we hope will be the springboard to Claude
Coton's final objective—a National Old Boys Tournament at Copt Heath.
President F. A. R. Moon and President-Elect B. J. F. Swift.
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J. Hofton, R. Creed, P. Burcows.
The Rugby Club
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CRICKET TOUR 1966
Shrewsbury in their reply, never looked like getting the runs, and wickets fell
steadily. The tourists ground fielding was excellent as it had been throughout the
tour, but though the bowling was frequently changed, the Old Boys could not get
the final wicket and at the close Shrewsbury were 131 for 9.
So the weary tourists adjourned to the bar for the last time this tour, to
reminisce on the events of the past week. A most enjoyable tour, helped by the
kind weather and our sincere thanks to Geoff Stubbings for his hard work in making
the necessary arrangements for the tour. Also to Hilton King, our scorer, who
mixed his duties with occasionally playing.
Next year the side plans to visit the area gain with a stronger side and already
fixtures have been arranged with Colwyn Bay and the County Borderers, North
Wales' two strongest sides. This will no doubt, make for an even more enjoyable
tour and it is hoped that more of the club members will be able to join us.
... and a whisky and milk for Stan, please." This request heralded the
arrival of the Old Boys at the Ferry Hotel, Taly-Caffin, North Wales, their headquarters for the week on the 1966 tour, and the reaquaintance with Stan Rowbottam, the proprietor.
It was very late evening, and the side had just completed their first match at
Bangor. The weather was fine and sunny and Bangor having won the toss elected
to bat. They were, however, soon in trouble against an accurate Old Boys attack.
Barrie Swithenbank quickly accounted for John Cowell, one of North Wales'
leading club batsmen, although it was a ball of which Barrie was not particularly
proud. From this early upset, Bangor never really recovered and to add to their
misfortune, two of their players failed to appear. Robin Cooper immediately
loaned them David Adams and this proved a rather ill advised move. David and
a late order Bangor batsman proceeded to add 72 for the last wicket, with David
making a very fine 40. There's no justice.
The Old Boys in their reply also began badly but recovered when Jack Waters,
returning from University having qualified as a vetinery surgeon and Cooper
scored 40 valuable runs together. Waters then departed and Bangor immediately
gave David Adams back and he again batted well. With 11 runs needed Cooper
was stumped attempting a big hit, but spectators were convinced that he had just
been informed that the bar was open. So ended the first game, although rather
" arranged," it was nevertheless an enjoyable game played in a most friendly spirit.
The following morning and early afternoon offered a time for rest or possibly
golf as the game against Treaddor Bay was not due to be started until 5.0 p.m.
This match is probably the weakest of the fixtures on this tour and certainly the
wicket the poorest. This year was no exception. The Old Boys bowled out
Treador for 78 and made the runs for the loss of six wickets, with Peter Levenger
making a fine 29 not out, including a beautiful straight six, to win the match.
The Wednesday saw the players in high spirits following the news of England
reaching the final of the World Cup. However, this spirit did not show in the early
batting, for against Ruthin, the Old Boys were soon in trouble at 41 for 5. Johnny
Johnson, though was in fine form, despatching the ball to all parts of the ground.
He was finally out for 70 scored out of 97 and showed excellent concentration
during his innings. Waters and Cooper provided a sound resistance towards the
end and the tourists were all out for a reasonably respectable 146.
Ruthin began confidently in their reply and had 50 on the board in even time
for the loss of only 1 wicket. At this stage Ian Maclelland, a great friend of the
club who plays for rivals, Old Edwardians, was introduced to the attack. He joined
the tour at short notice, in response to an urgent S.O.S. for players, and was a
most useful member of the side. However, he soon broke the Ruthin middle order
batting, with his leg breaks, aided by suitable comments by himself, and the home
side were 89 for 6. This proved to be the last wicket to fall for a left hander with
only one shot, that of the pull, made certain that Ruthin would win with a few
minutes to spare. General opinion after the game appeared to be that if all except
three fielders had been placed on the leg side for the left hander he would possibly
have only scored a quarter of his 60 runs.
The Thursday saw the only failure in the weather. The game against Denbeigh
only allowed 70 minutes play before a tropical thunderstorm ruled out play completely. At this stage Denbeigh, having won the toss, were 62 for 2.
On Friday morning the tourists packed their bags and said their farewells to
Stan and the waitresses etc., and embarked for the journey to Shrewsbury and the
final game of the tour. Here they were met by Peter Vernon, Captain of the Old
Edwardians who had been invited to make a " guest " appearance.
This turned out to be fortunate for the Old Boys for Peter accompanied by
David Adams put on 145 for the first wicket on a perfect batting track. Peter
scored a fine 89 and it was a pity he could not reach his century. David, no doubt,
will wish to forget the first half of his innings of 60, having been dropped innumerous
times. However, it was a delight to see both these batsmen hit the ball so hard and
an even greater delight to witness their running between the wickets. Mike Smith
then scored a fine 38 and the Old Boys declared at tea at the formidable total of
221 for 3.
Friday, 16th April at 7 a.m. heralded the beginning of this year's Rugger
Tour when about 40 members assembled at the Barley Mow Car Park to start
their yearly pilgramage. The coach, remarkable as it may seem, started pretty well
on time and before long two card schools were under way while the rest read,
slept or idly gossiped. Every now and then the back of the coach burst into
uproar as ' crazy foam ' fights developed.
On our arrival at Bath we changed for the match with Bath Old Edwardians.
The game turned out to be fast and open with the ball flowing from end to end
though the Old Boys always seemed to have that extra edge having two tries
dis-allowed for infringements. However, mid way through the second half John
Hare made an interception to score under the posts with Rob Winslow converting
giving the tourists a 5-0 victory.
Following a plesant social lunch time we continued our journey though not
before stocking the coach up with the odd canister or two! The rest of the trip
went off fairly smoothly except for an unfortunate incident with a fire extinguisher
at a wayside cafe.
We arrived at the Windsor Hotel, Newquay, which was to be our base for
the rest of the tour at about 9 p.m. The next day we were due to play Launceston
and this necessitated an early start as it meant a 40 mile journey. The match
played on a pitch made very muddy by overnight rain turned out to be a hard
fought forward struggle with all the scoring coming in the first half. Bob Winchurch and Graham Creed scoring the two tries to give us a 6-6 draw while the
` second ' team only just lost 8-3 to Launceston 2nds.
Sunday was supposed to be our rest day though the afternoon sun brought a
game of beach football which followed the visit to the local launderette where
most of the Launceston mud was left.
Easter Monday will be remembered for a very pleasant cocktail session in the
Central Hotel from whence we moved to play the local team, Newquay Hornets,
who seemed to be quite astounded when their visitors entered the changing rooms
singing and in the highest of spirits. This turned out to be the best game of the
tour with the Old Boys being very unlucky to lose 8-3 due to a push-over try in.
the last minute, Tony Forster having converted a penalty in the first half. However, we could console ourselves in that we had played some of our best rugger of
the season. The 2nds lost 25-0 to the Hornets 2nds. We then returned to the
Central Hotel where the Hornets' Club House was situated and stayed there till
closing, during which time certain people attempted the ` yard of ale ' and Roger
Creed was presented (for the price of 15/-) with the Hornets' Merit Tie.
The next day brought the return journey with its traffic jams, petrol fumes and
general feeling of fatigue. However, most people could still muster enough strength
to push the coach to re-start it when, after dropping someone off, it refused to
start on the starter.
The tour, as usual, brought its many stories and characters, varying from the
Pernod drinking activities of accountants to those of Sherry drinking Reps. as
well as the traditional assortment of head gear and fire-arms.' Once again this
year's tour was well supported by the younger members although the older members more than held their own on and off the field. Thus the tour was over for
another year but already the initial plans for 1967 were being formulated.
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EASTER TOUR 1966 RUGGER CLUB
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The Old Silhillians Easter Hockey Tours have a habit of being a roaring
success from the word go, the Weymouth Festival proved to be no exception.
This year twenty playing members of the " Meeces "—as they prefer to be called
took an active part in the matches.
Weymouth is a large Festival and it is not feasible to play against all the
visiting teams, the organisers therefore attempt to group teams of equal playing
strength. The Meeces with a good playing reputation found themselves pitted
against strong opposition in all their games, which resulted in some very enjoyable
and hard fought matches. Results wise, this was not their finest hour, but there is
an unwritten rule that all playing members on tour get their fair share of games,
and in fact, some of the veteran tour members put on some stirring performances.
Of course no tour is complete without its social side, and this year two aspects
must be highlighted. Firstly, a very pleasant private hotel in Weymouth formed the
headquarters of the side, and it is hoped that this will become a permanent feature.
Secondly, a quite novel venture was arranged for the Sunday, a tour Golf competition, the organisers were those players who perhaps looking to the future, when
their playing days are over, will still have a reason to visit Weymouth at Easter.
This competition was played for an inscribed tankard and was ably won by Richard
Strickland
The Meeces have built the foundations in both spirit and playing ability, of
a noble touring side and look forward eagerly to 1967.
SQUASH CLUB ANNUAL TOUR—MARCH, 1965
There are a variety of reasons why individuals, after a casual agreement,
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was Colin Sapey, the Captain of Knowle & Dorridge Squash Club, who accoma)
panied the team to study touring and, no doubt, squash.
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The Club have an undefeated record in the South West and an enviable
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reputation amongst the playing and social members of the Clubs they visit. As
guardians of this reputation six Silhillians and their guests straggled off to Gloucester on Friday, 4th March, at the start of the tour.
The reputation was maintained.
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At Gloucester a sound 4-1 victory produced the right atmosphere for the
weekend, consolidated by a night at the Full Moon Hotel in Bristol, where the
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durable Harry and Mrs. Stirk had thoughtfully maintained the lights in the bar,
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when every other fuse in the place had blown.
The Exmouth Club combined with Exeter to produce a formidable team,
a; but the tourists were successful, thanks to an efficient display by the promising
new member, Peter Barnett. Graham Mayhew proved that we have ability in
depth when, after modestly claiming to be only a cricketer, he played a long and
entertaining game.
After suitable refreshment the team progressed to Torquay, and what a
pleasure it was to meet Hilda and Howard Shuttleworth once again at the Drum
Inn. Silhillians seem to have a special place in their hearts. What a memorable
evening!
On Sunday morning at 10.30 the team were greeted by a very fit opposition
in Torquay. Only an eye witness can testify to the fantastic squash that is played
on these Sunday morning games, but the record objectively states that the Silhillians drew in a 6-match event at 3 all.
No tour is complete without an incident and to dispel any other rumours
it was trouble with the plumbing on his car that " forced " Mike Cusack to stay
on an extra night at the Drum. Mike and the Captain, Hugh Chambers, were
undefeated. The club is once more grateful to Stan Bramley who does a noble
job on fixtures and who once again produced a well organised tour out of apparent
chaos.
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MARRIAGES
NEWS OF OLD BOYS
Kenneth Terence Waters, M.B., C.H.B., late of Solihull, died suddenly on
21st September 1966, aged 50 years, at Northfield. He was the father of Jack,
James, Rosemary and Susan.
C. JONES (1953-1960 School House, Windsor) was married in December
1964 and is with a firm of Birmingham Stockbrokers. Chris plays hockey for
the Old Boys and is very keen on golf and sailing. His brother Richard left school
in 1954 and after graduating as a B.Sc. at Nottingham University he obtained
his Ph.D. at Sydney University, Australia. Richard is at present doing research
at the University of Texas, U.S.A., and is married with two children.
M. J. TAYLOR (1942-1948 Jago) joined the Royal Navy as a boy seaman
on leaving school and served for 94 years and was a Physical Training Instructor.
After being a salesman for 5 years he started his own business in 1962/63, Tate
Stationery Limited, dealing in stationery and office supplies. Michael has been
married for 11 years and in November 1965 became the proud father of a son.
Particularly interested in motor racing he extends an invitation to anyone keen
on Club Circuit Racing to contact him and join his team. Although he emphasises
" no fuss," Saturday mornings apparently start at 5.00 a.m. sharp.
F. R. GEISLER (1956-1963 Windsor) was at R.M.A. Sandhurst until commissioned in December, 1965. Interested in rock and mountain climbing,
" European Heights," he is a qualified parachutist and plays regimental rugger.
At present with the Second Royal Tank Regiment (B.O.A.R.) he is a Troop
Commander with Centurion Tanks which are being converted to the latest British
Tank, the Chiefton.
SQN. LDR. R. G. PARKER-EATON (1943-1947 Fetherston) until recently
was Senior Air Movement Officer at R.A.F., Khormaksar, Aden. He was married
in 1962 and has two children, Stephen aged 2 years and Sarah, born in Aden,
aged 3 months. Robert is a first class swimmer and keen water-polo player.
At swimming he has represented the Combined Services against England, and
the R.A.F. against both Scotland and Wales. He claims that at one televised
Gala he finished so far behind everyone else that the crowd applauded as they
thought he had won the next race! Robert still swims competitively and in fact
won the Aden Championship last year.
He tells us that Sqn. Ldr. B. M. " Bugs " Burley was also in Aden as a
Squadron Commander of No. 78 (Twin Pioneer) Squadron, which was actively
involved in forward supply during the Radfan Campaign. F. 0. Neil Hart was
also in Aden as a pilot with the Belvedere Helicopter Squadron and he also met
B. David Duffin who is a pilot with B.O.A.C. flying V.C.10's.
Additional news given; in 1963 four Old Silhillians were at the Senior Staff
College, B. M. Burley, S. E. King, R. G. Parker-Eaton at the R.A.F. Staff College,
and D. Lowe at the Army Staff College, all of whom played rugger for their
colleges. Steve King is now Sqn. Ldr. (Training) at the Flying Training Command
H.G., Reading.
CAPT. G. BROOME (1943-1947 Fetherston) is just finishing at the Army
Technical Staff College at Shrivenham. Gerry is married with a family.
M. A. JACOMBS (1950-1956) set off two and a half years ago with two
friends to see as much of the world as possible. They travelled in a Bedford Van
across Europe and through India, finally leaving the van at Bombay and flying to
Singapore, and then sailing to Darwin, Australia. In letters home Michael refers
to visiting such places as Adelaide, Alice Springs, Katherine, and the opal mines
of Coober Pedy. The Bedford Van was sent on from India but after a few thousand
Australian miles through the bush, finally ' gave up the ghost.' They are now
anticipating moving on to New Zealand and hope to contact Old Silhillians there.
D. ROSS (1939-1945 Role) is married and an Accountant for a Subsidiary
of the Cementation Group in Louth, Lincs. He plays rugby for Market Rasen
1st XV, a leading Lincolnshire club, and golf at Louth Gold Club. Market Rasen
is apparently adjacent to Deaston Grammar School, the old school of the Headmaster, B. H. McGowan, and we hear many rugby players were his ex-pupils!
B. M. DUMBLETON (1947-1952 School House) is an A.M.I.C.E. and an
A.M.I.W.E. and a partner with Richards and Dumbleton, Consulting Engineers
in Birmingham and Portmadoc. Brian was married in 1959 and has two children,
a boy aged 5 years and a girl aged 3 years. He tells us that B. J. S. Thomas (left
1951 School House) is a farmer near Haverfordwest.
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SMITH—WALLER. Dr. Gerald N. Smith, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
C. Service of Solihull to Dr. Isabel Waller only daughter of Mrs. Waller and
the late Mr. J. Waller of Coventry, at St. Marylebone, London. June 1966.
BATES-HAYNES. John Harvey, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bates of
Copt Heath, and Trudi Ann, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Haynes of
Shirley, at Knowle Parish Church. December, 1965.
WALL-MORRIS. John Michael, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. WALL of
Hampton-in-Arden, and Alison Ruth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
Morris of Solihull, at Solihull Methodist Church. January, 1966.
OAKLEY-SHORT. Michael Peter John, younger son of Mrs. E. M. Oakley
and the late Mr. R. G. Oakley of Solihull, to Susan Kathleen Short, only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Short of Olton, at St. Margaret's Church,
Olton. June, 1966.
CREED-PEARCE. Graham John, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Creed of
Solihull, to Jennifer Anne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Pearce of
Acocks Green, at St. Giles Church, Packwood. June, 1966.
SKIDMORE-STEEL. David, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Skidmore of
Solihull, to Yvonne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Steel of Coventry,
at Gonville and Caius College Chapel, Cambridge. June, 1966.
ENGAGEMENTS
CREED-FELLOWS. Roger, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Creed of
Solihull, to Jane, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Fellows of Inkberrow. November, 1965.
BIRTHS
DUFFY. To John and Muriel, a son, Alastair Richard, on November 4th,
1965.
SWITHENBANK. To Barry and Valorie, a son, Christopher John, on March
3rd, 1966.
DEATHS
John Sproster Foster (Jack), died suddenly on 28th August, 1966, aged 62
years, at his home " Greenacre," Tilehouse Green Lane, Knowle. Jack left
Solihull School about 1919 and was joint managing director, with his twin brother
Neville, of T. Foster & Son (Fuels) Ltd. He was the uncle of Sam Foster.
George Lingard Lewis, died on 27th August, 1966, aged 52 years. He was a
leading figure in Midland Rugby and works director of a Birmingham paint
manufactuer until he left the city three years ago. George was born in Russia,
played for Handsworth Rugby Club until the Second World War, when he won
the M.C. with the Warwickshire Regiment. He left Solihull about 1933. He was
a brother-in-law of Stan Peck.
F . J. WINFIELD (1924-1929 Shenstone), a F.C.I.S., he is Senior Assistant
Secretary, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as Secretary
to various Trade Associations. He is married, with a daughter at St. Martins
and a son, R. C. Winfield, at present Head of School at Solihull.
D. R. KNEWSTUBB (Jago) has obtained his Tex. Chem. 1st Hons. at
Manchester University (Faculty & Tech.).
M. A. SANGSTER (1954-1961 School House) is in the Merchant Navy
having served his apprenticeship with Furness Withy & Co. Ltd., and passed his
second mates ticket last November. Michael is now with the Company as third
officer and while he has been at sea has visited Australia, East Canada, Ceylon
and the Mediterranean. He understands that Roger Moody is in the same Company and would like to hear from him.
L. G. SEYMOUR (1915-1916) is a Justice of the Peace for Birmingham, was
a City Councellor for Birmingham for 15 years and then a Member of Parliament
from 1959-1964. At the last election he was the unsuccessful Conservative candidate for Birmingham, Sparkbrook. Leslie was married in 1942 and has two sons,
Scott aged 21 years and Stuart aged 18 years. He is very interested in the National
Health Service and is a Member of the Birmingham Regional Hospital Board,
a Governor of Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Chairman of Coleshill Hospital
Management Committee. He holds a Civil Defence medal and a Queen's Coronation medal, is a Freemason, Rotarian, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
R. C. R. BENTON (1953-1961 Pole) became a Bachelor of Technical Science
in Glass Technology from University of Sheffield in 1964 and is now working in
the Research Department for United Glass Ltd. The London Section is as active
as ever, Richard, and the name to contact is the London Representative • C. S.
Miles-Thomas, see the Officers at the front of the magazine.
N. H. JERROMES (1955-1959 Jago) married Elizabeth Hood at Kings
Norton Parish Church last year. He is an active member of Severn Motor Yacht
Club and keen on photography and oil-painting. Last year he passed 1st Mates
Navigation Examination.
R. HOARE (1957-1965 Windsor) has started at the College of Air Training,
Hamble, and spends leisure time sailing, mountaineering and shooting.
K. H. J. DODDS (1936-1942 Jago) is a B. Comm., London, an Associate of
The Institute of Bankers and a member of the staff of the Birmingham Foreign
Branch of Barclays Bank Ltd. Kenneth was married in 1960 and has a son
Michael, born in 1964.
C. E. OLIVER (1952-1963 School House, Windsor) is studying for a B.Sc.
in Chemical Engineering at Manchester University. Clive plays squash, climbs,
and is very interested in Old M.G. Sports cars. He has two brothers, R. C. Oliver
(1949-1958 School House) teaching in a school in British Columbia and J. A.
Oliver, married with one son, and who is researching for the War Department
at Salisbury, and who has recently been awarded his Ph.D.
K. H. HINDLE (1953-1961 School House) graduated in 1964 with Honours
Class II in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford and then spent a year
with the V.S.O. teaching in Jamaica. In 1965 he joined the Shell International
Petroleum Company as an overseas marketing trainee and has recently left for
New Zealand with the Company.
W. J. DAWKINS (1929-1936 School House) whose principal interest is
the T.A. in which he is a Colonel. John is a Chartered Surveyor and T.D.,
F.R.I.C.S. A.A.T. He is married with two children, of whom Simon has played
wickshire in three county matches. He tells us that Wing Comndr.
rugby for War
M. England, D.F.C., is at the Ministry of Defence. He was in School House
1929-1934, and his present address is 73 Havers Lane, Bishops Stortford, Herts.
D. J. DICKINSON (1951-1960 Pole, Windsor) obtained a Diploma in
Communications, Engineering and Electronics at Southampton College of Technology and is now an electronics engineer with Racal Communications. David
married Margaret Barson in December, 1964.
P. D. BARNETT (1960-1965 School House) is articled and training to be
a Solicitor. Peter is keen on sport and plays Squash for the Old Silhillians. He
tells us that Derek Stanley is training to be a Barrister at Grey's Inn.
A. E. SEWELL (1927-1930 Jago) after leaving school began as a Tea-taster
and Blender. He was in the Gunners during the war and then started teaching
in 1949 and is now Headmaster of an R.A.F. Primary School. Arthur was married
in 1939 and has four children and one grand-daughter. His wife runs a large
house as a hostel for twelve students from Bishop Otter Training College. His
son won a Royal Marine Scholarship and is now a hotel manager in Scotland
and married with one daughter. His eldest daughter was a maths graduate at
London and is now doing operational research with Phillips. His second daughter
is reading modern languages at Salford R.C.A.T.
N. HOBDAY (1954-1962 Fetherston) passed his teaching finals at Borough
Road College, University of London Institute, in July, 1965. Keenly interested
in scouting (blamed on Paul Partridge) he is on the Professional Staff of the
Boy Scouts Association as Camp Warden of the Centre. Neil is living at Chingford,
London, E.4, and he says that visitors to the Centre are always welcome.
B. L. NEWEY (1945-1952 Jago left) Birmingham in 1959 and continued
his solicitor's articles in Teignmouth. After qualifying he joined a firm of solicitors
in Kingsbridge, South Devon, and is now a partner. Barrie married Mary Nicholson in June, 1965, and almost exactly 12 months later on June 2nd their first baby
a son Roger Derek, was born. Barrie and Mary live in Kingsbridge and their
house commands wide views over the estuary. Not unnaturally sailing is claimed
as a hobby.
D. J. ASLIN (1932-1939 Fetherston) joined the Rover Company in January,
1940, and since 1954 has been Service Manager of Rover Gas Turbines Ltd.
His work entails a considerable amount of travelling abroad and in the U.K. at
short notice and Derek says he has little spare time for other serious interests.
He was married in 1948 and has two sons, one aged 15 years in the sixth form at
Solihull and the other aged 13 years at Tudor Grange. He tells us that a very
old friend, John Hurst (1932-1939 Fetherston) was repatriated from his position
in the Public Works Dept., Zanzibar, earlier this year and after a short stay in
Solihull, is now in Western Australia with his family.
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C. B. TAYLOR (1948-1955 School House) obtained his Higher National
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aston in Birmingham,
and is now employed by Matchless Machines of Horsham in Sussex, as their
Midland Area Representative responsible for the sale of their Swiss made machine
tools. Christopher is a member of the Warwickshire Special Constabulary and
plays golf and badminton.
C. J. BOWER (1959-1965 School House) is at Goldsmith's College of Art
on a Pre-Diploma course in Art and Design. He plays the guitar and is interested
in art and photography. Christopher tells us that Nicolas Stephens is working
for a building firm in London.
W. D. SPRAGGON (1894-1899 School House) is now a widower living at
106 Wychall Lane, Kings Norton. He is a senior member of Kings Norton
Bowling Club which he joined in 1900 and a Life Member of Kings Norton.
Golf Club which he joined in 1919 (he was Secretary for 8 years). William Dorrington Spraggon (born 18th August, 1882) was Head Prefect 1898-1899 when
the late George Taylor was Second Prefect. He says that he hopes to meet the
present Headmaster, B. A. McGowan, soon as he has met every H.M. since Dr.
Wilson. He has been a Life Member of the Old Boys' Association since its formation and attended every Annual Dinner, Meeting and Function up to the beginning of the last war.
M. P. J. OAKLEY (1953-1960 Jago) is an Insurance Inspector for the Birmingham Area with the Legal and General Assurance Society Ltd. He is engaged
to Miss Susan Short and might be married this year! Mic plays cricket and rugger
for the Old Boys and serves on the 0.S.R.V.F.C. Committee and claims to be a
member of the un-official " Rabbits " golfing circuit, performing on Easter Tour
and such-like occasions.
T. A. SMITH (1940-1948 Fetherston) obtained his degree of B.Com at
Birmingham University in 1952 and then qualified as a Chartered Accountant
in 1955. He is at present managing director of Hobbs Savill and Bradford (Midlands) Ltd., the Birmingham end of a national firm of Estate Duty and Pension
Consultants. He married Mabel Hook in 1957 and has two children, Adrian aged
5 years, and Caroline aged 2 years. Interests include wine drinking, gardening,
and " trying to find time for interests and hobbies "!
J. E. C. THORNTON (1926-1935 Shenstone) following his appointment to
the World Bank's Mission to the Malagasy Republic last year, he has been the
Education and man-power member of the British Government's Economic
Mission to Malawi and recently joined the British Council Headquarters staff in
London as a Deputy Controller in charge of recruitment.
M. B. BULL= (1945-1952 School House) is a Fellow of the Chartered
Insurance Institute and an Insurance Broker. He was married in 1961 and has
a son Paul, aged 2 years. Michael plays hockey for the Old Boys and is a member
of a Vintage Sports Car Club.
J. A. DUFFY (1943-1950 Pole), a B.Sc. and Ph.D. (Sheffield) is a Lecturer
in Chemistry at Aberdeen University. A recent addition is reported elsewhere.
P. CADENHEAD (1937-1943 Pole) is a B.A., M.A., (Ed.) at Birmingham
University and is now one of Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools. He was formerly
Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at Loughborough Training College. Peter
is married, with a son aged 7 years, and is a keen squash and tennis player, as
well as golf.
R. A. CUTLER (1956-1963 School House) is a dental student at Birmingham
University and is interested in modern jazz, badminton and photography.
R. A. J. MOTT, reading for an honours degree in Metallurgy at Manchester
University, recently joined the Royal Air Force University Cadetship Scheme
(as the youngest of twelve students). The scheme was inaugurated by the R.A.F.
in 1963 (and has an entry of 198 cadets) to meet the increasing requirement for
University graduate. On graduating cadets become full pilot officers.
J. PEARCE (1936-1940 Shenstone) is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of
Chartered Surveyors and an Associate of the Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors. John is in practice as an Auctioneer and Surveyor as the
sole Principal of John Pearce & Co., Knowle, is a director of Seven Property
Companies and is a joint Principal of Pearce Edsall & Co., Auctioneers & Estate
Agents in Birmingham. He was married in 1950 and has a son and a daughter.
He is very keen on offshore cruising.
R. A. HORTON (1938-1946 Fetherston) is the Midlands Area Manager for
a Scottish firm of Iron Founders. He is married with two children.
M. DIGGINES (Jago) is taking a management course in the direct export
sales department with Rover Co. Limited, dealing with North America. Michael
has met W. T. Day several times in Waterville, S. Ireland, and says he still does
a lot of fishing and owns a Company making salmon flies.
J. H. CROTHERS (1955-1959 Pole) graduated as a B.A. in 1962 at St.
Catherine's College, Cambridge, and Ast. Ed. in 1963. He is now Assistant
Warder of the Dale Fort Field Centre teaching ecology to the VIth forms and
researching on crab biology. He is a member of Dale Yacht Club, sailing G.P.14's
and a Lieutenant in the T.A., Pembroke Yeomanry, an independant light reconaissance squadron. John says Warrell Urry (left 1960 Pole) is to be seen sailing
at Dale most summers and that Laurie Stewart (1950-1959 Jago) makes frequent
visits. Apparently Mark Tyror (left 1961 Pole) has stayed at the Fort whilst
with the Cambridge University Underwater Exploration Group and also R. V.
Seig, a past master at Solihull, has taken a party from Birmingham College of
Education to Dale Fort the summer before last.
S. JACKSON (1908-1915), F.C.A. and a B.Com , obtained at Birmingham
University between 1915 and 1920 with an interruption. He married Hilda
Margaret Jenkins in 1934 and has two sons and says he is now more or less
retired. Sidney is a keen cyclist and said that he hoped to be cycling to the Summer
Old Boys Day (last June) to meet old friends once again. We are delighted to
hear from you Mr. Jackson!
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L. D. BROWN (1961-1968 Shenstone) is an electro-plating sales technician.
He was married in 1957 and has a son and a daughter. He is interested in motor
racing, sailing and photography.
A. L. BRAGG (1918-1926 Jago) qualified as a M.R.C.V.S. at London in
1928, was in practice at Redditch for 2+ years and moved to Tarporley in 1931
where he has been since. He married Mary Stokes in 1935 (a sister of W. V.
Stokes) and had one son (deceased) and two daughters, one is married with a
daughter and the other is a S.R.N. at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He was a
keen cricketer and Captain of Tarporley C.C. until injured in a riding accident
and is interested in racing, hunting and fishing. He has also recently met W. T.
Day in S. Ireland.
J. M. DAVIES (1938-1946 Shenstone) graduated as a B.Sc. in Chemical
Engineering at Birmingham in 1954 and then joined Albright and Wilson (Mnfrg.),
Oldbury, as Plant Manager until 1960. He was with Curacho Mining Co. in the
Dutch W. Indies from 1960 until 1962 as Superintendent of a Phosphate upgrading plant and the Coal Products Division of N.C.B. as Technical Officer until
1965 when he joined Monsanto Chemicals as Project Specialist in April, 1965.
John is married with a daughter aged 8 years and a son aged 5 years and is interested in home movies and skin diving. He says that he regularly sees L. T. Chase
(1938-1945 Shenstone), who is farming 180 acres (milk and corn) near Leominster.
C. W. BRAGG (left 1922 Jago) is proud of the fact that both his sons John
and Michael, passed through Solihull School and that his grandson David
Chambers (son of Michael Chambers) is now at the School. We hope the enclosed
list of members is of use, Charles!
F. D. SKIDMORE (1952-1958 Fetherston), M.A., M.B., B.Ch.(Cantab.),
1964, is at present Demonstrator in Anatomy at the University of Cambridge.
C. N. WHITE (1913-1924 Fetherston) became an Associate of the Royal
Institute of British Architects in 1932 and was a Flying Officer in the R.A.F.
from 1940-1945. Neville was the Architect responsible for the School Chapel,
Science Laboratories, Headmaster's House, etc. He was married in 1933 and has
a son, John, who was at Solihull in 1954-1959. John graduated as a M.A. at
Edinburgh University, obtained a Diploma in Theology at Durham University,
and was ordained at Durham Cathedral in September, 1965. He is now at Sedgefield Church, County Durham.
G. L. JOBERNS (1939-1945 Fetherston) is the Senior Partner in a Birmingham firm of Solicitors and Vice-Chairman of a Public Property Company. He
is married with two daughters, and is a member of Solihull Cine Society. Geoffrey
says that he often meets Max Taylor who is a partner in Grimley & Sons, Estate
Agents and Surveyors and who is a Co-Director of the Property Company.
Another contact is Gerald Hiles, who is a Quantity Surveyor.
M. F. LYONS (Jago) is reading Politics and Economics at Reading University
and was Chairman of Rags this year.
E. H. LEATON (1940-1946 Shenstone) is a lecturer at Avery Hill College
of Education. He is married with three children and is living at Sidcup, Kent.
D. A. HENLEY (Pole) is a third year student reading Mech. Engineering
at Imperial College, London, and on graduating will spend a year with Associated
Electrical Industries in Manchester to complete his training as a Mechanical
Engineer (having spent a year with A.E.I. before going to London). Interests
include ski-ing, canoeing and bridge, and David says that I. D. Webb is also on
the same course.
W. D. HOMER (1926-1930 School House), B.Sc.(Eng.), A.M.I.C.E.,
A.M.I.Struct.E., has, for 25 years, been with the Air Ministry Directorate of
Works (now Ministry of Public Building & Works) in Singapore. His address
is 10, Tan Boon Chong Avenue, Singapore 10, and he hopes to return to the
U.K. in 1968.
P. V. EVANS (1940-1947 Bushel, Fetherston) obtained an honours degree
in Mechanical Sciences at Cambridge in 1951, an M.A. at Cambridge in 1956,
and then A.M.I.E.E. in 1957. He is a Lieutenant Commander R.N. at present
serving in Washington on the Royal Navy Polaris Staff. Peter was married in
1958 and has a daughter Nicola aged 5 years, and a son Charles aged 2 years.
When we heard from Peter earlier this year he was anticipating returning shortly
t o live near Portsmouth.
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E. B. ANDERSON (left 1901), B.Sc.(London), M.Sc.(Birmingham).
Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chemistry, and has been awarded the Victoria
Medal of Honour by the Royal Horticultural Society. He is a keen gardener and
has written a number of books on gardening. Other interests include colour
photography and foreign travel. He is now a widower and his brother-in-law is
C. F. Townley, and he sometimes sees Walter Campbell Smith.
S. D. WRIGHT (1944-1952 Pole), Hons. Dip. Civil Engineering at Loughborough College, 1955, Associate Member of Civil Engineers, 1963, and is now
Structural Engineer for a firm of Civil Engineering Consultants in Windsor,
Ontario. His address is 977 Drouillard Road, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and
he says he helped found the Windsor Rugger Club two years ago. Roger Varley
(1954-1962 School House) has recently been in America and Canada and played
rugger for Windsor R.F.C. with Stephen. Apparently there are about 40 rugger
clubs in Ontario, mainly centred around Toronto, and also Windsor R.F.C. play
teams from Universities and Cities from the U.S.
P. J. WHEELDON (1946-1956 Shenstone) is a Physician, married, and lives
at Tofing, British Columbia, Canada. Peter writes: " I run a 23 bed hospital
with my partner on the West Coast of Canada and cover an area of over 1,500
square miles by road, sea and float-plane. I am just completing my second term
as President of the Chamber of Commerce for the area, Vice-President of the
Commission, Vice-President of the Centennial Committee and an honorary
member of the hospital board. I and my wife have acted as Host for the Lieutenant-Governor of the Province this month (Dec., 1965). We are now expecting a
very active Christmas and will return to England in May for a 6-week holiday.
D. N. GREEN (1950-1959 Pole) obtained his H.N.C. in Production Engineering in 1963 and became a graduate member of the Institute of Industrial Supervisors in 1965. Having served a five year apprenticeship at Wilmot Breeden from
1959 to 1964 and he is now a Management Trainee. David became engaged to
Angela Berry of Solihull on December 4th, 1965.
CDR. R. F. BRYANT, R.N. (Rt'd.) (1930-1935 Jago) retired from the Royal
Navy in 1960 after serving since 1938. He joined Wellington Tube (Holdings)
from 1960-1962 and then The Ford Motor Company on the Finance Staff until
1965 when he joined the Parts Division. He is married with two sons, one at
Denstone College and one at Brentwood School.
J. A. A. JONES (1955-1962 Fetherston) graduated from Kings College,
London University, and was awarded a Fellowship with the McGill University
in Canada. He is spending his first year at the McGill Sub-Artic Research Laboratory in SCHIFFERVILLE and will spend the second year at the McGill University in Montreal.
R. C. R. BENTON (1953-1961 Pole), B.Sc., Hons., Sheffield. After spending
the first eighteen months after graduating as a member of the research team of
United Glass at St. Albans, has now left the country to work in Sweden. He has
joined the engineering staff of Emhart of Sundsvall, the internationally known
firm of designers and manufacturers of automatic glass container manufacturing
machinery. He is living at Sundsvall, which is on the Baltic Coast, 350 miles north
of Stockholm, and would be pleased to receive visitors! He has been playing
rugger for the Old Albanians, but the only Club in Sweden is 800 miles away in
Malmo, so instead he hopes to take up ski-ing and skating.
E. A. (TED) DANIEL, who has been Assistant Midlands Manager for
Odhams Press Limited during the past five years, has now been appointed a
Group Advertising Manager for the Company, and will be working from their
London office after the 1st June, 1966.
One of the magazines which he will be responsible is T.V. WORLD, the
programme magazine for Independent Television in the Midlands.
DAVID GOODFIELD, after 16 years on the staff of Bryanston School .
son Jonathan, is leaving to take over the Headmastership of Churcher's College,
Petersfield.
COL. N. A. WATERS, after a distinguished career in the Army in the last
war, has settled in Spain. His address is Casa Surtidor, Virgen de la Boncaslova 34,
Genoa, Palma de Mallorca. W. F. Bushell recently stayed with Col. Waters.
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J. C. B. SHAW (1954-1962 Pole) joined Robert M. Douglas Ltd., last autumn
after taking his degree in Engineering Sciences at University College, Oxford.
R. V. B. SHAW (1956-1962 Pole) gained the College Diploma in Agriculture
and the National Diploma in Agriculture at Harper Adams Agricultural College
and is now Assistant Manager at the Ellerton Grange and Flashbrook Manor
Farms of George Dodd and Sons, Shropshire.
P. M. CLAYE (1954-1962 School House, Windsor) obtained his B.Sc. in
Civil Engineering at Manchester and is now working for John Taylor and Sons.
Consulting Civil Engineers in London. Last year Peter took part in an exchange
visit with Stuttgart TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE (University) on behalf of the
Athletic Union of his College, where he was Captain of Hockey.
LAWRENCE STEWART (1949-1959 Jago) graduated at St. Andrews and
is now a Flight Lieutenant Dental Officer in the R.A.F. and is stationed in Church
Fenton, Yorkshire.
UNIVERSITY AND ACADEMIC HONOURS, 1966
Birmingham
J. M. Bishop
D. A. Smith
R. J. Blunt
Bristol
C. J. Horridge
B. J. Peart
N. R . Thomas ...
R. J. B. Mathieson
Cambridge
T. D. Boyd
R. G. Jones ...
P. 0. Hutchings
S. R. Hobson ...
D. Whiting
M. J. Wyatt
Leeds
C. R. Gardner ...
G. L. Thompson
M. L. J. Rollason
Appointed Professor of Medicine.
Master of Science.
The Queen's Scholarship, Medicine.
B.A., Economics and Accountancy, Class II,
Div. II.
B.Sc., Chemistry, Class II, Div. II.
B.A., Economics, Geography and Commercial
Law, Class II.
Civil Engineering Trust Scholarship.
Natural Science Tripos, Chemistry, Part II, Class
Modern Languages Tripos, Part II, Class II, Div. II.
Theology Tripos, Part II, Class II, Div. II.
Archaeology and Anthropology Tripos, Part I,
Class III.
Modern Languages Tripos, Part I, French Class II,
Div. 1, German Class I.
Law Qualifying Examinations, Class II.
Metallurgy Finals, Class II, Div. II.
Fuel Technology Finals, Class II, Div. II.
University Senior Scholarship.
Loughborough University of Technology
M. A. Simpson
Bachelor of Technology, Class II, Div. II.
Manchester
J. H. Angus ...
... Economics and Social Studies, Ordinary B.A.
P. M. Claye
... Civil Engineering, Class III.
R. M. Stubbington ... Political Science Finals, Class II, Div. I.
Blandfor,Destwh abnHousemtrW.JBfield's
Newcastle
P. A. Ingram ...
... Economic Studies Finals, Class II, Div. I.
Nottingham
R. J. Allport
W. R. A. Heath
... Civil Engineering Finals, Class I.
Mechanical,Engineering Finals, Class II, Div. II.
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Oxford
C. H. Johnson ...
J. H. Mole
...
T. D. Brunton ...
G. P. J. Cooper
M. C. Deeming
T. J. Froggatt
B. P. J. Hugman
M. J. Perks ...
P. R. Silverman
D. M. Symes
A. G. Varley
J. W. Ward ...
...
R. I. Facer
A. J. Willetts
P. E. Nixon ...
St. Andrews
R. J. H. Neale ...
N. S. Rushton ...
Southampton
P. M. Jones
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•••
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B.Sc., Diploma in Education.
Open Scholar, Christ Church. Heath Harrison
Travelling Scholarship.
English Finals, Class II.
Physics Finals, Class III.
Mathematics Finals, Class I.
Mathematics Finals, Class III.
English Finals, Class II.
English Finals, Class II.
Natural Sciences Finals, Chemistry, Class II.
Mathematics Finals, Class II.
English Finals, Class II.
Natural Sciences Finals, Chemistry, Class II.
Mathematics Moderations, Class III.
Engineering Science Moderations, Class III.
Natural Science Preliminary Examination.
M.B., Ch.B.
French, Class II.
•••
Ordination
J. E. Bassett
Commissioned in RM. Forces
Sandhurst
F. R. Geisler ...
Mons.
M. J. E. Peck ...
Harper Adams College
... Dip. Agric., N.D.A.
R. V. B. Shaw ...
Lanchester College, Coventry
B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Honours Class 11.
R. H. Winchurch
THE UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE USTS, 1965 66
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THE UNIVERSITIES
Cambridge
R. J. Tayler, Ph.D. (Fellow)
Rev. D. E. H. Mole, Ph.D. (Fellow)
J. Bridgwater, M.A.
F. D. Skidmore, M.B., Ch.B.
B. G. Gasson, B.A.
P. N. Mansell
P. 0. Hutchings
N. M. Tyrer
T. D. Boyd
S. R. Hobson
C. J. Ingham
R. G. Jones
M. J. Green
J. D. Harvey
J. Purcell
M. B. Sanders
A. G. Green
C. J. Pollock
D. Whiting
M. C. Wood
M. J. Wyatt
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Liverpool
T. R. G. Gray, Ph.D.
R. S. Ireland
B. P. Stimpson
C. D. Swann
East Anglia
A. J. BooIton, Ph.D.
Edinburgh
P. Roscoe
D. J. Allen
R. B. Dunnett
A. E. Pugh
Glasgow
J. T. Waters
A. J. Harrington
Hull
B.A., English Literature and Music, Class II,
Div. II.
Aston
A. M. Prickett
P. J. Brinkworth
M. G. V. Jenkinc
C. J. Taylor
Birmingham
J. M. Bishop, M.D. (Professor)
M. R. Glass
N. R. Hall
R. J. Blunt
J. S. Perks
K. A. Pooley
Bristol
C. J. Horridge
B. J. Peart
N. R. Thomas
P. A. Edmonds
P. J. Hayward
R. S. Hayton
B. L. Hocking
R. J. B. Mathieson
Durham
P. A. Ingham
C. J. Robbins
D. J. P. Nicholson
R. L. Hutchins, M.A.
J. H. Sudd, Ph.D.
J. Birch
P. D. Wiseman
Leeds
C. R. Gardner
G. L. Thompson
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter from B. A. Foster, Esq.,
24 Preston St.,
Mangerton,
Wollongong,
New South Wales,
Australia.
Dear Sir,
Jeff Rolfe asked me in his letter a while ago to drop a line of news from "Down
Under" so that you could use a few lines in the " Silhillian " so here goes. Sorry
I am a bit late for this last issue but the following may be of value for the next.
I had intended having more concrete news of a Sydney O'Sills section being established, which was the main reason for the delay in writing, but it has not yet been
possible to get everyone together due to job changing and moving of folks from
one area to another. Hopes are high, though, for a proper section before the
summer is out, with O.S.A. permission.
First of all, there are quite a number of us Old Sills here in N.S.W., particularly in the Sydney area. Those I have been in touch with are Ken Lawson who,
I discovered only lived two miles from me. Mike Britt, who lives over on the
north side of Sydney Harbour, and Mike Chadwick at Manly (of whom you had
news in the last magazine). Charles Graves who lived in Danford Lane and left
school in 1924 is a consulting engineer in Sydney; he stopped me at B.M.C. (where
I am working as a planning engineer) as we passed each other in the roadway
and taking hold of my tie, said, " I see we shared the same school, although at
different times." Mike Britt tells me that he knows of 2 or 3 other old Boys (whom
he did not name) and proposed that we should set up a luncheon or Dining Club
to meet at intervals. This I agreed wholeheartedly with, and it has been the germ
of an idea which will we trust, become a proper section of the O.S.A. I hear tell of
ColM Metcalfe (a quantity surveyor) Jago 1952 who recently left Sydney to work
in Perth, Western Australia. Also David Seaton, who is, I believe , on a property
in Queensland. Barry Swift told me of Professor Coggins who is in Adelaide at
the University.
I have been accepted as a member of the Associated Schools Club which is
an Old Boys Union of 6 Public (in the English sense) Schools in Sydney. This is
a welcome return for me to an atmosphere of Dingle Lane which, hitherto, I
missed here in Sydney. I hope that their Clubrooms which are situated in the
City, will be the venue for Old Sills reunions in time to come. This depends on
many things, of course, but the suggestion was made and it appears that it fell
on favourably inclined ears.
A few notes on my own activities may be of interest—I work for B.M.C.
Australia on body assembly planning of Mini-Minors and always seem to be
meeting folks from Solihull, one or two of whom have sons or brothers at School.
I am a member of " Apex " (Aussie equivalent of Round Table) and dabble in a
number of sports with more leisurely pleasure than enthusiastic fanaticism fishing,
sailing, skiing, swimming and ' bird ' watching on the beach. For the benefit of
those who only hear of Sydney's beaches I might add that we have many theatres
and the Symphony Orchestra is among the world's best. Most U.S. and U.K.
stars in showbiz are to be found in the nightclubs. Rugby league is the main
football game and Union is a follower although it commands greater prominance
than Soccer. I returned yesterday by jet from Melbourne where I have been
staying for a week with Graham Jones (Solihull R.U.F.C.). Down there in
Victoria they play that odd sort of game with 4 goalposts (in case they miss the
middle ones) called Aussie Rules (Footy). The semi-finals attracted crowds of
over 90,000 each!
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The previous week I spent in Falls Creek Ski Village in the Alps where I
enjoyed the skiing and the attractive little " Snow Bunnies " company. The
Australian ski resorts are on the up and up and the European instructors come
from Austria, France and Switzerland at the end of their season just in time for
the start of ours. The snowfields here are larger in extent than Switzerland and
some parts retain snow for 5 months of the year. Accommodation is limited
because both areas in Victoria N.S.W. are National Parks and building is restricted
due to costs of taking materials into the mountains where few or no roads exist.
However, those resorts that have been built up have all the paraphernalia of lifts
and tows, and, I am told by experienced European skiers, slopes equal to those in
Germany and Austria.
Wollongong-50 miles south of Sydney—where my parents now live after
their arrival in January 1965, is about the size of Solihull area with a population
of 140,000 and is the 3rd city in N.S.W. It is strange how Wollongong, although
it owes its existence to the B.H.P. Steelworks has retained much of its rural
character and the fishing harbour bears a close resemblance to Brixham. The
mountains behind the town enhance the setting and provide some wonderful
bushland walks with views of the coastline and deep gorges and waterfalls. I
spend many of my weekends with my folks and find it a relaxation from the pace
of Sydney. Wollongong is not without its entertainment and many shows and
concerts come from Sydney on tour. It boasts a T.V. station of its own and with
reception of the Sydney stations gives a choice of five channels. There are a
number of dine and dance places with floor shows, so we do not lack some sophistication.
Those people with a great pioneering spirit may still purchase pans from the
local hardware stores and go looking for gold in the rivers! It makes a good
weekend camping trip, though few collect enough to make it really worthwhile.
The sun is shining, the sea inviting and I return to the office tomorrow, so I must
sign off and hurry down to the beach to enjoy the last hours of the afternoon. My
best wishes to all Old Boys in the U.K. and will let you know of our developments
down here.
BRIAN FOSTER.
Dear Sir,
Yes, I like the latest Silhillian, especially the News of Old Boys.
It always depresses me how much of this book is devoted to sport (timewasting, unhealthy and depraving) which I always hated at school. However, as
I know to my cost, the majority like it.
Heaven knows why!
R .S.W.E.
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Dear Sir,
The proposed Abortion Law seems likely to be passed without any outcry
and certainly without much discussion of the wider issues at stake.
A few of the basic principles and facts of the case against murder, called
abortion, can be expressed in easily understood terms and underline the belief of
all civilised peoples as stated in the Charter of the Rights of the Child passed by
the United Nations in plenary session in 1959. Some of these principles and facts
are as follows:—
1. Life exists at conception as much as at any time after birth.
2. The unborn child has the right to life from the very fact that he exists. He did
not ask to come into being, but once he does exist he has the same inalienable
rights just the same as any of us.
3. All civilised nations have solemnly proclaimed this by passing unanimously
in plenary session at the United Nations in November 1959, the Charter of
the Rights of the Child, making it clear that these rights belong to the child
before as well as after birth.
4. To deprive a person of life is the supreme punishment. If a mother whose
pregnancy is going on normally is psychologically disturbed or affected
through other factors, whatever the causes, the unborn child is not responsible
and cannot be punished as though he were, least of all with a punishment which
in law (when it exists) demands complete awareness and full responsibility
of action.
5. No one suggests today that, terrible crime though it be, the person responsible
for raping a woman or child should be put to death, yet this is precisely what
is to be done to the innocent inborn child who is in no way responsible.
6. There is no reliable body of evidence on the psychological level that the socalled therapeutic abortions are indeed therapeutic. There may be temporary
relief on the conscious level, but today, when we are aware how much mankind
is affected at the unconscious level, it can be more easily understood that
unless things are at peace deeper down, it avails little or nothing that there
is an excuse or satisfaction on the purely conscious level.
7. If a mother does not want her child or has already as many children as she can
cope with, she need not keep the child after birth. There are many who would
be glad to adopt a baby whom they could make their own from its earliest
moments. With the drugs and psychiatric help available today, it is certainly
possible to help a mother to be patient for the remaining few months of
pregnancy until the child is born, when, if she wishes, all her responsibility
for the child can cease.
8. Back-street abortions are rightly abhorred, but whatever the harm done to
the woman, the first and greatest injustice is not remedied by having it done
by doctors in the best of aseptic conditions.
9. A human being is essentially a personality not just a number of physical parts
joined together. Physically-handicapped children can develop the most
delightful personalities and be a joy and consolation to their parents. On the
other hand, the demands made on parents by children who need extra care
and help can lead to a development in maturity and responsibility in the parents,
who could otherwise have remained mediocre and immature.
10. Abortion is the easy way out; the other solutions which might be attempted
are therefore not attempted. The unborn child has no voice of his own and
the estimate of abortions is not only in thousands a year but in hundreds of
thousands.
11. The killing of the unborn child is an act deeply repugnant to humanity, and
dramatically opposed to the whole concept of medicine and law, both of which
are pledged to uphold the sanctity of human life and defend it against all
agression.
12. The Bill before Parliament is based on the assumption that the unborn child
has not a right to life.
It is hoped that many voices will be raised against the proposed Bill so that
Parliament does not take its most retrogressive step for some time.
Despite declarations to the contrary it is not difficult to anticipate that people
who would legalise killing the unborn child would easily find euthanasia a readymade solution to many problems.
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An inquisitive visitor recently detected in a quiet corner of my hall a Turkish
bayonet, and some cartridge holders, hanging on the wall, to which was attached
a label claiming their capture at the battle of Tel-Asur. I doubt if many remember
that name?
It chanced that the visitor noticed it on March 10th, 1966 and it brought
vividly to my memory the date, March 10th, 1918, exactly 48 years before, when
I had lead the battalion, in which I was a company officer, over very rough ground
in the Samaritan hills, to attack the commanding height of Tel-Asur in the darkness
starting at 2 a.m.
On the same calendar day, March 10th, 1966, a letter reached me from the
Editor of the Silhillian demanding a contribution. These coincidences seemed to
show that the Fates were determined I should contribute an account of this battle,
in spite of the fact that my friends who read this journal associate me with episodes
in scholastic rather than military life. Rather naturally, as an octogenarian, I have
had my experiences. The memory of many of them is vivid, but that period of
active service with an infantry battalion for about ten months in Palestine, and
subsequently five or six months in France, provide perhaps the most vivid memories
of all. Why should this be so ? I have rarely discussed these events and never
written about them. So it is with most serving soldiers. I have probably forgotten
many details, but the main collection is clear and vivid.
I suppose it is first of all necessary to paint a picture of the terrain. The hills
north of Jerusalem are called the Samaritan, and those south the Judaen hills.
Surely these are the most historic hills in the world! Many of them ale " sugar
loaf " hills, called Kopjes in South Africa, and coming up to a peak. Many have
remnants of small ruins on the summit. From the top can be seen the Mediterranean in the west, the mountains of Moab on the east. No doubt these slight
ruins were once an altar to some nature deity. They were the high places which
the Hebrew prophets condemned. Today we go to the top and admire the view,
and still gain, as the Hebrews did, a spiritual uplift by so doing.
Jerusalem was captured in War I on December 9th 1917, and the succeeding
infantry battles were to the north of it in the Samaritan hills. The highest of the
latter i3 Tel-Asur, a little over 3,300 feet, only a few feet less than the highest peak
in the Judaean hills near Hebron. Jerusalem itself is about 2,500 feet high.
The front line was of course continuous from the Mediterranean eastwards,
across twenty-five miles of the maritime plain on to these famous hills. My
division (53rd) was the right flank guard, and advanced along the summit of these
bills brough Beersheba, Hebron, and Bethlehem. Then on to Jerusalem and
northwards through Bethel and Shiloh towards Shechem. I use the Old Testament
names as they are better known. By March 1918 we had advanced twenty miles
north of Jerusalem, after a series of minor engagements, and were facing the hill
of Tel-Asur. I presume the authorities were not prepared to allow the Turks to
continue their occupation of this commanding height, and this led to the battle
of March 10th.
I have mentioned " minor engagements." Only a few days ago I heard the
Vicar of my parish deliver a sermon on the adventures of Jacob at Bethel, taking
as his text Jacob's statement, " This is the house of God." I told him afterwards
that the first minor battle in which I was involved was at Bethel, and scarcely
remember it on that occasion as " the house of God!" Actually, it was there that
I had my narrowest escape!
One other point deserves mention. There was incessant rain. Palestine has a
dry and a rainy season. The latter starts in November, and reaches a climax
during the first three months of the year; finishing with the light showers of April,
after which the earth literally blossoms and, during May, the more northerly plain
on the west is carpeted with the " Rose of Sharon." Further south the orange
blossom at Jaffa and its environs to the East give a wonderful scent. The heavy
rains are known in the Bible as the former, and the biggest showers of April as
the latter rains.
Everyone remembers the story of Elijah in the book of Kings. There was a
great drought. His servant Gehazi was sent by him to Mount Carmel and looks
west. Finally he sees a small cloud, " the size of a man's hand," appearing over
the sea. This meant that the wind had changed to the west, and blew the clouds
over Palestine. In that episode we are told there was then " a great rain " and
Elijah runs across the plain of Esdraelon in front of Ahab's chariot. This is likely
enough, as the chariot must soon have got bogged down, or partially. Good
motor roads did not then exist!
In the winter 1917-18 of which I have been writing the rains were heavy.
The unfortunate soldiers had no shelter. There were no dug outs possible on
the hills, and sangars or stone walls had to take their place. It was not possible
to dig trenches. Rain went on continuously for a week with the westerly wind,
which then perhaps changed to the east, blowing from the desert, so that for a
few days the weather was fine until the same cycle was re-enacted.
Mercifully on March 10th, 1918 there was an easterly wind. The sky was
clear. My orders were to guide the Battalion on a course 2 degrees east of north
with the aid of my compass. This instrument was scarcely necessary as the pole
star was visible, and off we went at 2 a.m.
It is astonishing how little an individual knows about a battle in which he is
engaged. I suppose there was a front of at least two or three miles, and the advance
was successfully accomplished without undue casualities. During the process I
acquired the bayonet from a Turk on the slopes of the hill. Special circumstances
induced me to retain it, and the facts of the encounter are very vivid to me today!
A new front was finally established, after two or three days fighting, well
north of Tel-Asur, and there ensued a ridiculous episode of a non-military character.
I was ordered to take the Divisional Confirmandi down to Jerusalem to be
confirmed! Apparently the Divisional chaplains had been preparing some of the
men and, as soon as things became normal, the authorities decided this could
safely be done. The Bishop in Jerusalem, to use his correct title, was awaiting
them. Why I was selected to act as guide I know not, but we had to motor some
twenty miles to Jerusalem, and I handed the sixty or seventy men concerned over
to a Padre who was very indignant with me because the few tents which had been
erected to give them temporary shelter were on what was virtually a swamp, and
hardly habitable. It took some trouble to convince him it was no fault of mine.
Unfortunately he sat down on the ground without perceiving it was a swamp, and
his indignation did not subside until we had interviewed the chief chaplain who
presented him with another pair of trousers.
I have always remembered a picture in Punch, during World War I, which
showed a company officer being heavily shelled in front line trenches. He receives
an urgent message from the rear demanding a return of the number of pots of jam
eaten during the past month! Of course this exaggeration was intended to show
the diversity of departments tending to act apart from one another. My episode
was, so I suppose, somewhat similar. Actually fighting had died down though my
fellow officer liked to say humorously that we all disappeared during the battle.
My orders had been only to take the party to the front where " accommodation " would be provided. I gladly handed them over to the Padre and departed
to make my own way back as well as I could. I did not relish the idea of a walk of
twenty miles, and naturally " thumbed " a car I saw approaching. Happily it did
not stop, and as it passed, I saw it contained Allenby, the commander in chief,
accompanied by the Duke of Connaught who was visiting the front! However
the absence of a day or two was a welcome respite and, on my return, I found the
line established near the Village of Sinjil, more or less on the site of the ancient
Shilok.
Another episode which occurred about that time might be related. During
February and March the rains had been very heavy. I believe they were well above
the average that year. Very often they were accompanied on the hills by heavy
mists which meant that careful watch was necessary by day as well as by night.
We had virtually no shelter, and I have always regarded these months as far the
roughest time of my life. It was impossible to keep dry. I had managed to " capture," during one of the advances, a primitive sheepskin coat, and the value of its
warmth was indescribable. I cannot remember what finally became of it!
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CAMPAIGNING ON THE SAMARITAN HILLS
Naturally the weather was found equally disagreeable by the Turks. Their
army contained many Arabs who had little sense of loyalty to these foreign masters.
We have all read of T. E. Lawrence, and his remarkable organisation of Arab
forces east of the Jordan. Hence during the very bad weather there were occasional
desertions, and I well remember one or two coming in to my company line to
surrender. When the heavy rains ceased at the end of March, and the light showers
of April took their place, I think these desertions ceased, or it may have been due
to more stringent measures on the part of the enemy. I do not know. However
our command had the idea of leaving messages, in the dark, in front of the Turkish
defences, to invite them to surrender and, I suppose, painting in glowing colours
what would happen to them if they did.
I vividly remember how, soon after the battle of Tel-Asur was over, we
occasionally had to go on patrol in no man's land, and leave such messages in
front of the Turkish Sangars. These documents were tied to a stick which had to
be firmly planted in front of these defences by night, so that they would certainly
be seen by the enemy in the daylight, and taken in. For cool excitement surely
nothing can surpass that felt by a patrol in no man's land, whether in Palestine
or France. I have experienced both. Here, in the Samaritan Hills, at Sinjil, the
width was greater than in France but the ground was heavily terraced and difficult.
I remember listening to conversations in their defences, which of course I could
not understand, and leaving there messages which had disappeared by the following
night. Whether they had any effect I cannot say.
Another absurd incident of that time remains in my memory. I was ordered,
during a period of stability, to go down to Jerusalem to report on an " invention "
which had been devised by someone, and was given a horse to ride the fifteen or
twenty miles. My ignorance of horse riding is complete, and the first 5 miles were
nearly catastrophic! The horse wanted to return to the north, whereas I had to
persuade it to go to the south. The situation was saved, after the five miles, by an
encounter with a Corporal who was riding in the same direction, and was an experienced horseman. I got him to ride back with me later in the day! On my
return, after a total ride of about thirty-five miles, I was so stiff that I could scarcely
walk! What the horse thought about it I cannot tell!
The " invention " was merely a clinometer which could be attached to a rifle
so that the man firing could read off its elevation. In those days soldiers were
sometimes ordered to fire bombs from their rifles. The range attained was greater
than that reached by merely throwing a Mills bomb, so much used in War I. It
was said that the greatest distance, allowing for air resistance, was at an elevation
of 42°. Hence the clinometer. But it would have been little use in the turmoil of
a battle. They could judge the best elevation for themselves, and I heard no more
of this " invention."
Another interruption to the usual company work occurred about this time.
Egypt had been combed for camels, and few were attached to Brigade transport.
During a short absence of the officer in charge, I was ordered to look after the few
they had. My introduction was unsatisfactory. There is an art, which I had imperfectly learnt, in persuading a camel to sit down so that he can be loaded or
unloaded. With great difficulty I induced one of them to adopt this position. He
was obviously reluctant, and I then discovered he was sitting on an ants' nest.
It was indeed an unfortunate commencement of our relations which never became
satisfactory during the few days I was responsible. They all tended, during any
halt, to turn their heads to see what I was going to do next! Of course the animals
were completely unsuitable for any transport in these hills, but among other
things, they would carry the 30 lbs. allowed to each officer. In France the weight
allowed per officer was rather greater.
About this time Jericho, in the Jordan Valley, was captured. Troops were
hurried down to the Valley to support those who had crossed the Jordan for
operations in its eastern side. Es-Salt was taken, by Amman, now the capital of
the state of Jordan was too strongly held, and the troops retired. I retain a vivid
memory of the Arab refugees who streamed across the Jordan from Es-Salt to
seek refuge in or near Jerusalem. No doubt they felt that, on the return of the
Turks, they would be accused of helping the British, which may well have been
true, and their safety lay in flight. But such a stream of refugees is a tragic sight.
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Probably they had little idea of where they might find security. All that mattered
was to get away from the Turks.
The road from Jerusalem to Jericho about twenty miles long, is immortalized
in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In those days it was very desolate. There
was an inn, halfway down the descent of 3,500 feet which, for many years, had
been called the " Inn of the Good Samaritan." It was then in ruins, having been
pillaged by the retreating Turks, but I saw it again a few years ago, and it has been
rebuilt. The road was however still a lonely one, well suited for one of the greatest
parables in the Bible. Quamran where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found
is a little to the south of this road as it approaches Jericho.
A soldier is not a tourist and I was unable on that occasion to bathe in the
Dead Sea and thus satisfy a long felt desire. Its elevation is 1,300 feet below sea
level. The Jordan Valley is perhaps the deepest in the world, and aeroplanes
flying along it may well be 1,000 feet below sea level. My desire was not satisfied
until about 6 years ago, when, on a visit I bathed from the " Lido " at its north
end and realized the truth of the statement that it is impossible to drown! Owing
to the heavy concentration of various salts a man is buoyed up to a far greater
extent than in the sea. There is no outlet for the water except by evaporation, and
hence the water becomes saturated with salts from the rocks. Swimming on the
back is the easiest method of progress, but the body becomes very "sticky" after
immersion, and fresh water is supplied at the "Lido" for further washing!
During the British trusteeship between the two world wars a company was
started by energetic Jews at this end to extract Potash (for fertilization) and Bromine. When the British left in 1948 and war broke out between the Jews and
Arabs this area passed into the possession of the Arabs, and the Jews moved their
factory to the southern end which area they still possess. I found to my surprise
some six years ago that the factory at the north end had not been re-opened by
the Arabs. There is far more visible energy among the Jews. If this was not so
they would long ago have vanished from Palestine.
I seem to have strayed in this account from the battle of Tel-Asur which was
my original subject. No soldier cares to write much about the more sanguinary
episodes in a battle of this kind, and I have therefore not hesitated to stray from
the actual fighting and relate a few adventures that occurred about the same time.
W. F. BUSHELL.
HALL GREEN LITTLE THEATRE
Experience in play acting and presentation at school has resulted in an absorbing hobby for a group of Old Silhillians at present members of Hall Green Little
Theatre, one of the five leading amateur theatres in Warwickshire.
The 200 seat theatre which draws most of its audience from South Birmingham
and the Solihull area was built by a few dozen amateur drama enthusiasts in 1950.
One of those early pioneers was an Olton man who was frequently accompanied
by his small son when he produced plays at the theatre. The boy was Brian Hodges
and although he feels that he has grown up with the theatre it was not until 1956,
when he was still at school, that Brian became an active member.
Brian's special interest is lighting and he claims some very hot moments with
an ancient switchboard which " blows up " occasionally, usually when it is over
worked during the two week run of the theatre's Christmas plays. Brian has
handled sound, stage management and is at present lending a professional hand
to the theatre's advertising. Later in the current season he will be plotting the
lighting for John Osborne's play " The Entertainer," assisted by his wife Gwyneth.
During his early years with the theatre Brian was also a member of the " 58
Company," a drama group formed by school leavers of that year. The two major
instigators of the group were Digby Day, now an international producer and Roger
Checkley, the theatre's present Stage Director.
Roger joined shortly after Brian and like him took an interest in lighting.
However, he can now claim to have tackled every job backstage, has acted and
tried his hand at producing a few months ago.
Keith Montgomery was introduced to the theatre by Brian Hodges a year
before leaving school in 1959. Although interested in acting at school—he well
remembers playing six parts in " King Lear " during his last year—Keith has
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concentrated mainly on front-of-house duties and is now coping with the task of
Audience Membership Secretary. His first acting role was in " Macbeth " three
years ago.
Pat Mansell, who has frequented the theatre for the past three years, should
also have been in the cast but the day before the final dress rehearsal he broke his
leg playing rugger for the Hockey Club in a " friendly " match against the Rugby
Club. He never appeared in a public performance, thus providing the traditional
bad luck associated with the presentation of " Macbeth.'
Cast as Malcolm was Robert Dixon the only Old Boy out of the eight currently
members to concentrate on acting. Robert made his debut as Algernon in " The
Importance of being Earnest " during the 1962/63 season and says he was not very
popular at School since he was taking his ' A levels at the same time! To date
Robert has starred in some half a dozen plays and successfully produced " Arsenic
and Old Lace," the first of eight plays last season. He has also produced set
designs, painted scenery and for a period maintained the sound equipment. He
claims to have thoroughly enjoyed his time with the theatre, especially playing
Doctor Livesey in " Treasure Island," the theatre's popular Christmas presentation in 1965. Unfortunately this will be his last role for some time since he is now
flying the skyways of the world as a steward with BOAC. This is his first step on
the ladder towards catering management, his initial training being with the Birmingham College of Food and Domestic Art.
Someone who can claim to have been associated with the last seven Christmas
productions is Barry Swithenbank, a set lighting enthusiast who also enjoys stage
management. In addition to school, Barry has also gained experience with the
Solihull Society of Arts and claims to have worked on over one hundred amateur
shows. Surprisingly, he cannot recall any hot moments except during a 1949
school production of " Macbeth " when he brought up the lights too early and to
the amusement of the audience revealed an embarrassed Peter Berry, playing Lady
Macbeth, adjusting the well padded but realistic top half of his anatomy!
When spared from his duties as goal-keeper for England's hockey team,
Roger Flood can be found operating the lighting board with Barry. A master at
school Roger also gives a guiding hand with present day school plays.
Donald Bailey, whose elder brother is a master at School, divides his time
between front-of-house duties and acting, one of his roles was portraying Sergeant
Mitcham in " The Long and the short and the tall." A member for six years,
Donald is now Chief Accountant of Swallow Raincoats.
Three old boys have claimed theatre members as wives, namely, Valerie
Swithenbank, a member for many years and the theatre's Press Officer; Margaret
Cooper, an actress, but unfortunately the theatre has noted her absence since she
married Robin and Romayne Instone, an actress and the Active Membership
Secretary. Needless to say, Romayne would like to hear from anyone interested
in joining the theatre and husband Paul's address is at the front of the magazine.
KNOWLE CHURCH
Many Old Silhillians who were or are residents of Knowle will be interested
to learn of the publication of the first major work on the history of its ancient
Church. The author, the Rev. Anthony Upton, obviously has the same literary
leanings as his Old Silhillian father, Arthur Upton, who was the longest reigning
Editor of The Silhillian, and is still a member of its Editorial Committee.
The book is the result of many years' study and research and makes fascinating
reading, presenting as it does a most comprehensive record of facts. In a foreword,
the Bishop of Birmingham concludes " Future generations will share with the
present generation in a debt of gratitude to Mr. Upton for having recorded the
history of this fine church."
Handsomely bound in red morocco with gold foil lettering, the book will
become a treasured possession of Knowle Church lovers, particularly as only a
limited number has been printed. At the time of writing the major portion of
them had already been distributed. If you are interested, the published price is
two guineas and any remaining copies will be obtainable direct from the author
at The Parsonage, Milton, Southsea, Hants., or his father at 1324 Warwick
Road, Copt Heath.
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LIST OF MEMBERS
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
BUSHELL, W. F. Colonsay, Talbot Road, Birkenhead.
HAVINDEN, E. 30, Park Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
HILL, G. E., 575, Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMPSON, A. R., Shenstone, Hickman's Lane, Lindfield, Nr. Haywards Heath, Sussex.
The Groundsman—John Hammond.
RIFLE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER
The thirteenth annual dinner of the Rifle Club was held at the Red Lion
Hotel, Knowle on Friday, 7th October, 1966. There were 47 present including
6 guests, of whom were the Association President and Secretary, M. J. Wheelock
and R. G. Toy.
The toast of " The Guests " was proposed by A. E. Upton, the rifle club
chairman, who prefaced his remarks by saying that thanks to the untiring efforts
of the committee over many years, the debt on the range had been finally liquidated
this year. However, he envisaged that further efforts would have to be made as
more equipment would be needed and he looked forward to the eventual provision
of a bowling alley in the new range. The response was by the Mayor of Solihull,
W. M. Thomas, Esq.
" The Club " was proposed by E. G. Wilcox, a past President of the Association, the response being by F. A. R. Moon, a member of the rifle club and the
immediate past president of the Rugby Club. The many trophies were then
presented by the Mayor. In conclusion, the president of the rifle club, D. G. Lewis,
then said a few words in which he praised the efforts of the club which augures
well for the future when the pending move was made to our new quarters at
Barston Lane. He also congratulated the toastmaster, G. P. Dyne, son of the
Treasurer, on the manner in which he carried out his duties during the evening.
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A.
ABBERLEY, J. C., Ladbrook, 5, Osterley Close, Wokingham, Berkshire.
ACKRILL, D. M. R., 191 Gibbins Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham 29.
ADAMS, D. V., " Cemlyn ", 118 Fillongley Road, Meriden, Warwicks.
ADAMS, D. W. M., 44 St. Agnes Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
ADAMS, J. M., "Southover", Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwicks.
ADAMS, J. W., 55 Bradbury Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
ADAMS, R. J., 16 Lonscale Drive, Styvechale Grange, Coventry.
ADAMS, R. K., Eastgate Hotel, Oxford.
AINSWORTH, P. R. H., 147 Buryfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
AINSWORTH, R. G. H., 147 Buryfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
AITKEN, H. A. T., 10 Stanley Cohen House, Golden Lane, London E.C.1.
AKERS, R. L., "Elmwood", Bellemere Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
ALCOCK, J. H., 14 Avon Street, Stoke, Coventry, Warwicks.
ALEXANDER, C. P., 21 Clyde Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
ALFORD, J. D., 26 Chelton Dale Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ALLEN, D. G., 65 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
ALLEN, R. M., 33 Wroxall Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ALLIN, D. M., "Hartopp", 38 Mirfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ALLPORT, R. J., 20 Naseby Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ALLSOP, M. S. 382 High Street, West Bromwich, Staffs.
ANDERSON, K. J., 94 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ANDERSON, P. T., 1623, 6 Avenue E, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
ANGUS, W., 17 Old Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ANSELL, P. R., 483 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
APTHOMAS, K. 60 Coleshill Road, Marston Green, Nr. Birmingham.
ARCHER, G. T., 57 Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
ARCHER, J. A., 84 Widney Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ARCHER, K. W., "Knowle Lodge" ; Knowle Lane, Lichfield, Staffs.
ARCHER, P. G., 14 Clyde Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
ARCHIBALD, M., 37 Welford Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
ARCULUS, P. D., 32 Broomfields Farm Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ARCULUS, R., 3 Thornby Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
ARGYLE, A., 40 Roughley Drive, Little Sutton Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
ARGYLE, I. E., 108 Ladbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ARNOLD, P. H. ,154 Oldfield Road, Coventry.
ASHWELL, Dr. C. S., Four Winds, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, Yorkshire.
ASLIN, D. J., "Merryn", 4 Walcot Green, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
ASTLEY, W. C., 11 George Road Solihull, Warwicks.
ATKINS, D. W. H., 274 Yardley Wood Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
AUSTIN, G.. 143 Solihull Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
AUSTIN, L. Murray, The Steel Equipment Co. Ltd., West Bromwich Staffs.
B.
BACON, F. A., 41 Naseby Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BACON, Major K. A., 32 Fernleigh Drive, High Seaton, Nr. Workington, Cumb.
BAGGS, J. E. J., 437 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BAILEY, L. C., 149 Seven Star Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BAKER, A. J., Highfield, Langley, Stratford-on-Avon.
BAKER, G. F. "Midfield", Meriden Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks
BALE, W. A., 45 St. Helens Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BALL, Dr. J. G.. 221 Sutton Park Road, Kidderminster, Worcs.
BALLS, Major B. W., Uganda Rifles, Jenifce. Nr. Jenya, Uganda.
BANNISTER, A. E. ; Rosehall Farm, Exhall, Nr. Alcester.
BANNISTER, H. D., 36 Creswell Avenue, Taunton, Somerset.
BARKER, D. A., 51 Beverly Road, Wethersfield 9, Connecticut, U.S.A.
BARNES, ALAN J., 123 Lutterworth Road, Nuneaton ; Warwicks.
BARNES, A. W., 18 Hertford Road, Digswell, Welwny, Herts.
BARNES, J. R., Ranby House School, Retford, Nottinghamshire
BARNES, J. T. R., 123 Lutterworth Road, Nuneaton, Warwicks.
BARNES, R. M., 143 Willow Avenue, Edgbaston, Birmingham 17.
BARNETT, NORMAN H., 37 Dorchester Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BARNETT, P. D., 3 St. Mary's Road, Harborne, Birmingham 17.
BARNF1ELD, K. F., 138 Bryanston Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BARNS H. W., 100 Mill Lane, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
BARTON, E. E., 3 Dollar Road, Tillicoultry, Scotland.
BARTON, G. K., 22 Walkers Heath Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham 30.
BASSETT, J. E., 160 Park Road, Guiseley, Nr. Leeds, Yorkshire.
BATEMAN, J., "Wyndrush", Wasperton, Barford, Near Warwick.
BATEMAN, P. S.' 163 Tilehouse Green Lane, Bentley Heath, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
BATES, John, 51 Commercial Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset.
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BATES, J., "Daneleigh", Dorridge Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
BAYLEY, H. A. S., 9 The Firs, Kenilworth Road, Coventry.
BEACH, R. W., 49 Ladbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BEAMISH, M. R., 80 Alderbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BEAUFRE-APPS, T. D. E., 52 Heaton Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BEAVON, R. W., 35 Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BEAVIS, J. R., Flat 1, 589 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BEERE, T. B., 175 Dovehouse Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
BENJAMIN, M., 5 Hampton Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
BENSA, R. C. R., 29 Queens Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
BENTLEY, G. R. W., 39 Old Station Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs.
BENTON, R. C. R., 67 Dorchester Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BERRIDGE, K. A., 7 Rockingham Close, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
BEVINS, R. S., 82 Widney Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
BIDDLE. C. J., 79 Ulverley Green Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
BIGGS, I. E. G., 261 Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
BILLING, D. H., 3 Stonehills Court, College Road, Dulwich, London, S.E.21.
BILLING, G. L., The Round Cottage, Philleigh, Nr Truro, South Cornwall.
BILLINGHAM, J. ,15 George Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BIRCH, John, 132 Summerfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BIRCH, T. R., 165 Barrs Road, Old Hill, Staffs.
BIRCH, W. A., 27 Westbourne Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
BIRD, J. R., 21 Rodborough Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
BIRD, R. J., 25 Reservoir Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BISHOP, C. C., 100 Wentworth Road, Harborne, Birmingham 17.
BISHOP, F. R., "Shenstone", 4 Kinnaird Way, Cambridge.
BLAKEY, R. M., 16 Land Lane, Marston Green, Birmingham.
BLENNER-HASSETT, F., "Broom Cottage", Old Station Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
BLOW, D. E., 14 Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BLOW, P. B., 2 White House Green, Solihull, Warwicks.
BLOXHAM, E. J., 39 Staplehurst Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
BLUNDELL. T., 33 Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
BLUNT, R. J., 47 Seven Star Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BLYTH, N. P. R., Bradford House, Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BOARDMAN, A. C., "Crown House", The Square, Alvechurch, Nr. Birmingham.
BOND, Victor,380 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
BOTTELEY, H. E., 10 Oaklands Road, Four Oaks, Warwicks.
BOTTELEY, R., 8 Barker Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
BOUSFIELD, J. E., "Varenna", 18 Barclay Close, Bushfields, Albrighton, Nr. Wolverhampton,
Staffs.
BOWDEN, G., 42 Northbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
BOWER, C. J., 4 Church Path, Great Amwell, Ware, Herts.
BOWER, H. R., 4 Church Path, Great Amwell, Ware, Herts.
BOWKER, E. L., 7 Redlands Way, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
BOWLEY, A. H., "Little Orchard", Silkmore Lane, West Horsley, Nr Leatherhead, Surrey.
BOWMAN, R. K., 5 Park Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRADBEER, J.. 10 The Close, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRADBEER, M., 10 The Close, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRADBURY, A. G., "The Willows", Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcs.
BRAGG, A. G., 654 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, A. L., Fox Heys, Tiverton, Tarporley, Cheshire.
BRAGG, C. W., 47 Blossomfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, D. G., Brayton, 96 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, D. H., Woods Farm, The Common, Earlswood, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, E. F., 457 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, J. C., "Blackcap", 103 Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, J. L., "Dene Hollow", 74 Church Hill Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, J. R., 56 Church Hill Road, Solihull Warwicks.
BRAGG, M. G., Miseltoe Farm, Five Ways, Wroxall, Nr. Hatton, Warwicks.
BRAGG, N., Salop House, High Street, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, P. C., 654 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, P. R., Arden Oak, 24 The Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAGG, R. S., 60 Church Hill Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRAMLEY, B. S., 73 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRATTLE, P. R., 116 Park Hill, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
BRAZIER, J. F. H., Campbells Farms, Weston under Wetherley, Nr. Leamington Spa, Warwicks.
BRECKER, J. E., 5 Parklands, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRINKWORTH, P. J., 6 Ashlawn Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRITT, D. H., 94 Norton Lane, Tidbury Green, Solihull, Warwicks.
BROADFOOT, C. B. W., 253 Robin Hood Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
BROADHEAD, H. W., 29 I3ourton Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
BROOK, J. J. M., "Kiftsgate", 38 Roman Road, Shrewsbury.
BROOKER, S. B., 103 Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
BROOME, Major G., C/o Lt. Col. Wood, 2 Church Road East, Farnborough.
BROUGHTON, R. M., 65 Halton Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
BROWN, A. 88 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
BROWN, A. D., "Garth", Frances Road, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire.
BROWN, A. G., Bradford House, Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BROWN, Graham, 119 Reservoir Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
BROWN, J. W. H., "Barnfields", Salter Street, Earlswood, Solihull, Warwicks.
BROWN, L. D., 55B Chelmsley Lane, Marston Green, Nr. Birmingham.
BROWN, P. J., 18 Blythe Way, Solihull, Warwicks.
BROWN, R. E., 1708-10 Ave "A" South, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
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BROWN, S. F. C., 14 Milton Close, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
BROWN, T. E., 29 Glaisdale Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
BROWNING, J. A., 214 Stanstead Road, Bishop's Stortford, Herts.
BROWNSWORD, J. R., 202 Buryfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRYAN, H. J., 12 Broadfern Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
BRYANT, Cdr. R. F., Redcliffe, The Retreat, Hutton, Essex.
BUCKINGHAM, R. S. L., "Mead End", Bushwood Drive, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
BUCKLE, C. F., 30 Red Hill, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcs.
BULLETT, C. B., 19 Naseby Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BULLETT, M. B., "March Hare", Bellemere Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
BULLOCK, R. G., 31 Brueton Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
BULPITT, F. W., The Grange, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
BULPITT, M. H., Calthorpe Fields, 30 Frederick Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham 15.
BUNCH, H. J., 48 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BURLEY, M. K., C/o Midland Bank Ltd., Solihull, Warwicks.
BURLEY, P. N., 32 Copstone Drive, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
BURNS, M. R. 87 Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
BURROWS, R. F., 90 Stonor Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BURTON, G. H., 118 Handsworth Wood Road, Birmingham 20.
BURTON, R. W., 73 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
BURTON, S. B., 50 Si!hill Hall Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
BUSWELL, J. S., "Loilem", Coleshill Heath Road, Marston Green, Nr. Birmingham.
BUTLER, C. P., 121 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
BUTLER, R. D., 121 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
BUTLER, Roger D., 1 Ben Close, The Moors, Kidlington, Oxford.
BUTLER, W. D., Cherry Tree House, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
BUTTERFIELD, Dr. W. J. H., 3 Maids of Honour Row, Richmond, Surrey.
BYRNE, P. J., 22 Shakespeare Drive, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
BYRON-JONES, J., The Firs, Barston, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
C.
CABLE, M., 38 Brookvale Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
CABLE, M., Department of Glass Technology, Sheffield University, Sheffield 10.
CABLE, P., C/o Friends Provident Century Life Office, Century House, Edinburgh Square, Lusaka,
Zambia.
CADDY. L. S., Blythe House, 24 Blythe Way, Solihull, Warwicks.
CADENHEAD, P. 97 The Holloway, Droitwich, Worcs.
CAINES, D. D., Greenways, Meriden Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
CALLAGHAN, G. L., 79 Earlswood Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
CALLAGHAN. H. B., Orchard Close, Earlswood Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
CAMPBELL, G. A., 66 Smirrells Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
CAMPBELL, R. J., Featherstone, Wordsworth Road Rugby.
CARL, K.. 34 Camberley Drive, Bamford, Rochdale, Lancs.
CARR-SMITH, D. N., Old Mill House, Hatton, Nr. Warwick.
CARTER, D. H., 4 Achnacone Drh e, Brainswick, Colchester, Essex.
CARTWRIGHT, E. D., South Winds, 26 Knowle Wood Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
CASTLE, D. E., Officers Mess, R.A.F. Kinloss, Nr. Forres, Morrayshire, Scotland.
CASTLE, R. J., 44 Wychwood Avenue, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
CATTON, D. T., The Bull, Sonning, Reading Berks.
CAULCOTT, T. H., 12 Devas Road, Wimbledon, London, S.W.20.
CAVE, A. A., 176 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
CHADWICK, M. J., Old Success Inn Hotel, Sennen Cove, Cornwall.
CHALLIS, C. R., Four Winds, Tredington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwicks.
CHALLIS, F. C., Fi)ur Winds Tredington, Shipston on-Stour, Warwicks.
CHALLIS, H. G., 30 Somerville Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
CHALLIS, M. J., 30 Somerville Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
CHAMBERS, M. D., 36 Blythe Way, Solihull, Warwicks.
CHAMBERS, R. H. W., 69 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Warwicks.
CHAPMAN, E. G., "Wayside", 15 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Warwicks.
CHAPMAN, J. A., 99 Union Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
CHARMAN, L. J., Vine Cottage, Snitterfield Lane, Norton Lindsey, Warwicks.
CHATTERLEY, W. K., "St. Michaels", Burford Road, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwicks.
CHECKLEY, R. S., 22 Albany Gardens, Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
CHRIST, D. H., 744 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CHRISTIAN, C. W. G., 24 Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
CLARK, R. A., Mulberry House, Dunchurch Road, Rugby.
CLARKE. C. J., "Higher Reach", 39 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
CLARKE, C. L., 59 Lugtrout Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
CLARKE, C. P., Barnside Cottage, 15 Woodgate, Heloston, Peterborough, Northants.
CLARKE, H., Hungerfield Farm, Preston Bagot, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
CLARKE, W. R., 34 The Mall, Surbiton, Surrey.
CLAY, M. J., 22 Browns Coppice Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
CLAYE, P. M. 75 Falstaff Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
CLAYTON, K. C., 13 Guyzance Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-on-Tyne 3.
CLEAVER, A. W. T., Fuel Engineer, Weldless Steel Tube Co. Ltd., Wednesfield, Nr. Wol‘elhampto n
CLULEY, C. J., Springfield House, Broadway, Worcs.
COCKS, P. J., Ivy House Farm, Rowington, Warwicks.
COGHLAN, Professor B. L. D., The University, Adelaide, South Australia.
COLE, A. J., "Fetherston", New Lane, Claughton-on-Brock, Nr. Preston, Lancs.
COLE, B. B., 3 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
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COLE, B. W., 435 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
COLE, J. E., The Woodlands, 95 Derby Road, Ambergate, Derbyshire.
COLE, L. J., St. Rumon's Hotel, Esplenade Road, Newquay, Cornwall.
COLE, T. H., 29 Cheam Road, Broadstone, Dorset.
COLE, V. B. ,Woodthorpe, South Downs Road, Hale, Cheshire.
COLLINS, G. W., "Cheslyn House", 13 Abbey Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham.
COOK, D. M., 778 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
COOK, J. W., 37 School Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
COOK, P. J., 61 Newton Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
COOKE, J. S., The Rev., St. Michael's Vicarage, 19 Kings Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, Staffs.
COOKE, M. R., 1422 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
COOPER, B. E. D., St. Bartholomews Grammar School, Newbury, Berks.
COOPER, C. W. D., 35 Besbury Close, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
COOPER, H., 130 Bryanston Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
COOPER, H. J., Compton Grove, Compton Abdale, Nr. Cheltenham.
COOPER, J. A., 68 Howard Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14.
COOPER, J. 0., 74 Hanbury Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
COOPER, J. R., The Crossways, 75 Plastow Lane, Bromley, Kent.
COOPER, M. A. D., 7 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
COOPER, R. A. D., 125 Darley Green Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
COOPER, R. F., 17 Elmdon Road, Marston Green, Birmingham.
COOPER, S. W. D., 20 Meadow Drive, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
COOPER, Dr. T. A., Willow Bank, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcs.
CORLETT, A. M., Officers Mess, Mooltan Barracks, Tidworth, Hants.
COTON, C. T., 35 Whitefields Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
COTTER, M. J., 51 Beechwood Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
COWARD, B. R., 42 Coleshill Road, Marston Green, Nr. Birmingham.
COX, D. D., 66 Olton Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
COX, D. G., 7 Grove Road, Knowle, Warwicks.
CRABBE, D. W.. "Meshaw", 9 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CRANE, R. M., 215 Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
CRANMER, T., 50 Beechwood Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CRAWFORD, H. J. P., 10 The Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
CRAWFORD, S. J., 40 Three Oaks Road, Wythall, Nr. Birmingham.
CREED, G. J., 17 Mirfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CREED, R. N., 17 Mirfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CRESSWELL, R. A., 5 Miall Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CRISP, B. ,20 The Croft, Meriden, Near Coventry, Warwicks.
CROFT, T. J. B., "Kingswood Cottage", Lapworth, Warwicks.
CROOKE, E. R., 10 Cherry Hill Drive, Barnt Green, Worcs.
CROSS, A. R., "Porthmeor", 25 Beaminster Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CROTHERS, D. M., Arundel, Diddington Lane, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
CROTHERS, J. M., Dale Forte Field Centre, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
CROWLEY, F. S., 13 Marsham Court Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CRUMP, A. J., "Church Garth", Clock Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull, Warwicks.
CUPIT, Roger, 14 Hanbury Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
CURNOW, H. J., 152 Stansed Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hert s.
CURRALL, J. B., Wayside, 153 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
CURWOOD, P. G. C., 56 Russell Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
CUSACK, M. J., 388 Tilehouse Lane, Tidbury Green, Solihull, Warwicks.
CUTHBERT, E. J., "Gressgarth". Broad Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, Warwicks.
CUTHBERT, J. P., "Gressgarth", Broad Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, Warwicks.
CUTLER, E. R., 122 St. John's Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent.
CUTLER, I. R., 5 Hazeloak Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
CUTLER, N. I., Ash Tree Cottage, Wadleys Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CUTLER, R. A., 606 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
CUTTING, S. M., 15 Dene Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk.
D.
DANKS, A. L., 1300 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DANTER, W. J., 36 Ravenscroft Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
DARBY, L. J., Frogmore Farm, Frogmore Lane, Fen End, Kenilworth, Warwicks.
DAVID, K. F., 20 Siddeley Avenue, Kenilworth, Warwicks.
DAVIDSON, J. A., C/o Multimetals Ltd., Kansua Road, Kota Rajasthan, India.
DAVIES, Rev'd L. M., Flat 3, 589 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DAVIES, H. C. J., 1402 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
DAVIES, J. M., 10 Ashley Drive, Tylers Green, Penn, High Wycombe, Bucks.
DAVIES, P. M. A., 57 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DAVIES, P. R., 6 Barchester Way. Tonbridge, Kent.
DAVIES, R. G., 258 Ralph Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
DAVIES, R. G., 72 Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
DAVIS, R. C., 91 Hanbury Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
DAVISON, B. G. 75 Links Drive, Solihull, Warwicks.
DAWES, M. J., 72 Anderton Park Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
DAWKINS, S. J. R., 1147 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DAWKINS, W. J., 1147 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DAWSON, R. P., 18 Cotton Lane, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
DAY, W. P. M., Neptune Lodge, Glenbrook, Passage West, Co. Cork, Eire.
DEELEY, A. M., 17 Broad Lane, Alcester Lanes End, Birmingham 14.
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DEEMING, J. M., 42 Lamscote Close, Solihull Lodge, Solihull, Warwicks.
DENNIS, K. J., 7 Prospect Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
DICKINSON, D. J., 13 College Crescent, College Town, Camberley, Surrey.
DIGGINES, B. G., 348 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
DIGGINES, M. H., 348 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
DINGLEY, J. F., "Castledene", The Crescent, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
DIXON, C., 435 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DIXON, R. M., 14 St. Andrew's Road, London N.W.11.
DOBLE, M. F., 58 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DOBLE, R. J., 58 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DODDS, K. H. J., 39 Ferndown Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DONNAI, J., "Hilbre", Arden Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
DOWNING, J. H. F., "Wilholme", Shipston Road, Stratford-on-Avon.
DOWNING, W. B. L., 14 Edensor Road, Meads, Eastbourne, Sussex.
DOWNMAN, G. A. J., Belmont, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich.
DRABBLE, J. N. H., "The Lodge", Penn Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, Warwicks.
DRABBLE, M. J., 96 Danford Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
DRAKE, J. R., 3 Victoria Crescent, Royston, Herts.
DRAYSEY, J. M., 84 Northdown Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
DUFFIN, B. D., Castellane, Burnt Hill Way, Boundstone, Farnham, Surrey.
DUFFY, John A., Department of Chemistry, The University, Old Aberdeen, Scotland.
DUFTY, R. J., Copthorne, 182 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
DUMBLETON, B. M., 217 Dower Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
DUNN, H. V., 49 Newton Road, Knowle. Solihull, Warwicks.
DURNELL, P. T., 15 St. Margarets Close, Berkhamsted, Herts.
DYNE, F. L. E., "Trescoe", The Crescent, Hampton in-Arden, Warwicks.
DYNE, G. P., "Trescoe", The Crescent, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
E.
EADES, R. W., "Tall Timbers", Horton Close, Boulter's Lock, Maidenhead, Berks.
EARLE, J. R., Bushwood Grange, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
EASTERLING, J. A., 4 Rose Hill, Dorking, Surrey.
EDEN, G. W., 641 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
EDMONDS, E. A., 143 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
EDMONDS, M. R., 143 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
EDMONDS, P. A., 143 Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
EDWARDS, J. R., 9 Tudor Avenue, Coventry.
EGERTON, H. R., "Highways", Stratford Road, Wooton Wawen, Warwicks.
ELLIS, P. D. R., "Silverhow", Lovelace Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
ELLISON, D. R., 3 Paper Buildings, Temple, London, E.C.4.
ELLISON, K. C., 79A Lode Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
ELSE, J. W., 33 Albany Gardens, Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
ELWELL, M. J., 8 Apsley Grove, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
ENDALL, L., 46 Salisbury Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
ENGLISH, N. J., 190 Ulverley Green Road, Olton Solihull, Warwicks
ERICSSON, J. N., 37 Falstaff Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
ESSEX-CATER, Dr. A. J., 14 Hill Drive, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire.
EVANS, H. A., 12 St. Catherine's Way, Christchurch, Hampshire.
EVANS, N. D., 156 Hobs Moat Road, Sheldon, Solihull, Warwicks.
EVANS, P. V., Lieut-Commander, R.N., 2336 North Dickerson St. Arlington, 7, Virginia, U.S.A.
EVANS, S. E., 28 Rectory Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
EVERITT, R. G., 75 Monastery Drive, Solihull, Warwicks.
F.
FABRICIUS, R. D. N., Sun Rays, Droitwich, Worcs.
FAIRHEAD, R. W. N., 21 Buryfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
FARLEY, G., Ministry of Agriculture, Zonkwa, Northern Nigeria.
FAWCETT, F. J., 112 Poplar Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
FELL, J. S., 24 Chantry Heath Crescent, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
FELLOWS, J. M., Wood Corner Farm, Wroxall, Warwicks.
FISHER, H. A., 8 Yew Hurst Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
FLAMANK, R. A., 13 Russell Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
FLETCHER, A. C., C/o Capels Transport Ltd., Balsall Street, Balsall Common, Nr. Coventry,
Warwicks.
FLOOD, R. N., 32 Winterbourne Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
FLORANCE, T. R., Bredon Croft, Bredons Norton, Tewkesbury, Glos.
FLOWER, A. J., 71 Beechnut Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
FLYNN, A. K., 81 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
FOLEY, J. E. Dr., 21 Victoria Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants.
FORD, T. J., 21 Old Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
FORDER, R. L., 788 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
FORMAN, C., 7 Cherrywood Court, Moordown Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
FORSTER, A. M., 44 Melton Avenue, Sheldon, Solihull, Warwicks.
FORSYTH, I. C., C/o 2 Herbert Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
FOSTER, B. A., 24 Preston Street, Mangerton, Wollongong, N.S.W., Australia
FOSTER, K. 119 Longmore Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
FOSTER, N. T., 34 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
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FOSTER, S. E., 16 Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
FOWLE, L. H. M., 2 Bent Avenue, Quinton, Birmingham 32.
FOWLE, W. R., The Rectory, South Walsham, Norfolk.
FOXALL, R. M., "Bericote", Alder Lane, Balsa11 Common, Nr. Coventry, Warwicks.
FOYER, P., 8 Park Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
FRALEY, D. P., "Thrums", The Crescent, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
FRALEY, W. H. S., "Thrums", The Crescent, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
FRANCIS, A. D., C/o S.L.E.T. Ltd., P.O. Box 80, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
FRANKLIN, W. V., "Sursee", 43 Monastry Drive, Solihull, Warwicks.
FRENCH, R. N. H., Church Farm, Church Lane, Meriden, Nr. Coventry, Warwicks.
FRIEND, H. R., 7 Grailands, Bishops Stortford, Herts.
FROGGATT, T. J., 2 Skelcher Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
FRYER, C. 68 Rotton Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham 16.
FURSE, T. A., 36 Salisbury Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
G.
GALE, B. F., 27 Colebrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
GANE, I. B., 26 Copstone Drive, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
GARDNER, K. L., Berkeley House, Christow, Nr. Exeter.
GARWOOD, R. 0., 9 Ufton Crescent, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
GASSON, D. H., 8 Robin Hood Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
GASSON, G. B., 36 Causewayside, Fencauseway, Cambridge.
GEDGE, J. B., 101 Sherwood Avenue, St. Albans, Herts.
GEISLER, F. R., 235 Highfield Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
GENDERS, D. M., 102 Church Hill Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GEORGE, H., 21 Welford Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
GEORGE, J. A., 22 Bryanston Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GIBBS, K., Churchdown, Swiss Drive, Wordsley, Staffs.
GIBBS, R. A., 11 Ashleigh Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GILBERT, A. D., "Barncroft", Meriden Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
GILBERT, D. M., 22 Rosebarn Avenue, Exeter, Devon.
GILBERT, J. T., Woodcote, Box Trees Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
GLASS, H. J., P.O. Box 345, Kobe Park, Kobe, Japan.
GLASS, H. R., 97 Sutton Park Road, Kidderminster, Worcs.
GLOSTER, 0. E., 17 Dovehouse Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
GODDARD, R. E., Epsom College, Epsom, Surrey.
GODSALL, L. W., 17 Rectory Gardens, Solihull, Warwicks.
GOLD, C. W., 7 Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GOLD, K. B., 64 Widney Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GOLD, R. I., 7 Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GOLDSMITH, D. L., 58 Bryanston Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GOLDWATER, A. L., 64 Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
GOODENOUGH, E. M., 32 The Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
GOODFIELD, D., Churcher's College, Petersfield, Hants.
GOODWIN, I. J., 17 Ravenscroft Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
GOUGH, A., 485 Fox Hollies Road, Birmingham 28.
GOULD, W. R., 185 Loxley Road, Stratford-on-Avon.
GOWER, J. M., 27 St. Agnes Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
GRAINGER, S., Carrick Luz, Manton Hollow, Marlborough, Wilts.
GRANT, R. A., 44 Inwood Avenue, Old Coulsdon, Surrey.
GRAY, H. M., 32 Heathfield Road, Bebington, Cheshire.
GREEN, D. N., 18 Dorchester Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GREEN, J., 14 Holland Avenue, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
GREEN, K. W., 67 Pershore Road South, Kings Norton, Birmingham 30,
GREEN, M. J., 18 Dorchester Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GREEN, R. G., Old Keepers Lodge, Baddesley Clinton, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
GREENSTOCK, W. R., Bodreen, Evesham Road, Church Lench, Nr. Evesham, Worcs.
GRIFFIN, G. A., Arleston Manor, Wellington, Salop.
GRIFFIN, R. J., 41 Richmond Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
GRIFFITHS, A. G., "The Carapace", York Road, Camberley, Surrey.
GRIFFITHS, M. J. S., 49 St. Helens Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GRIFFITHS, W. T., 6 Winterbourne Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GRIMSLEY, K. W., Broomfields, 66 School Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
GULLARD, J. R., 58 Stoneleigh Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
GURNHAM, D. A., 352 Warwick Road, Solihull Warwicks.
H.
HACKETT, C. E., 4 Heaton Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HACKETT, D. H., 21 Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Warwicks.
HADDLETON, S. J., 111 Cromwell Way, Kidlington, Oxford.
HADDLETON, T. J., 15 Poplar Rise, Litt le Aston, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
HAINES, R. L., 35 Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HALE, A. P., 19 Wadleys Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HALE, V. W. D., "Harland Rise", Harland Way, Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
HALFORD, D. J., 27 Brueton Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
HALFORD, G. G., 68 Chesterwood Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14.
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HALFORD, R. N., 27 Brueton Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
HALL, B., 25 Penrice Road, Droitwich Spa, Worcs.
HALL, J. B., 63 Etwall Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
HALL, J. D., 54 Dome Hill, Caterham, Surrey.
HALL, Dr. J. R. A., Homeleigh, Downham Market, Norfolk.
HALL1WELL, D. R., 57 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
HALSTEAD, E. T., 808 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HAMMOND, C. W. H., Colonel, Lych Cottage, 449 Woodham Lane, Woodham, Weybridge,
Surrey.
HANCOCK, J. A., "Eoniston", Orchehill Avenue, Gerrards Cross, Bucks.
HAND, W. D., Flat IA, 56 Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham.
HANDS, W. H., 46 Eton Road, Stratford-on-Avon.
HANKS, P. J., Gemini Lodge, Bearley, Nr. Stratford-on-Avon.
HARDIDGE, P. A., 83 Coleshill Road, Marston Green, Nr. Birmingham.
HARDING, A. R., 77 Courtington Lane, Bloxham, Nr. Banbury, Oxon.
HARDING, J. R. A., 91 Fabian Crescent, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
HARDING, P. J., 145 Dorridge Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
HARE, H. L., C/o S. N. Cooke & Partners, 34 Harborne Road, Birmingham 15.
HARE, J. L. R., 96 Silhill Hall Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HARPER, G. H., 52 Shakespeare Drive, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
HARRIS, C. D., Broomfield, Broome Lane, Blakedown, Nr. Kidderminster.
HARRIS, E. G., Waters Edge, Meadow Hill Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham 30.
HARRIS, F., 496 Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
HARRIS, J. E. M., 38 Burford Close, Solihull, Warwicks.
HARRIS, R. L., 63 Henley Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
HARRISON, N. J., 17 Fircroft, Solihull, Warwicks.
HARRISON, R., 31 Ladbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HARRISON, R. J., 31 Ladbrook Road. Solihull, Warwicks.
HART, J. C., 1 Fetcham Lodge, The Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey.
HARTWELL, D. W., Mistletoe Cottage, 22 Chapel Street, Blaby, Leics.
HARVEY, J. D., 24 Grove Avenue, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
HASTINGS, D. J., 142 Robin Hood Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
HATHAWAY, P. C., 16 Avonhurst, Tiddington, Stratford-upon-Avon.
HATTON, B. E., Clinton Croft, Haywood Lane, Rowington, Warwicks.
HAWKES, D. A., "Bracken", Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey.
HAWKES, P. C., 83 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
HAWLEY, M. J., 3 Bushwood Drive, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
HAWLEY, P. R., "Links Edge", Compton Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset.
HAWLEY, V. 0., 3 Bushwood Drive, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
HAWNT, H. C., Oldberrow, Tilehouse Green Lane, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
HAYNES, D. G. E., 7 Newton Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
HAZELWOOD, M. F. B., Seven Springs, Stockwood, Near Redditch, Worcs.
HEALEY, J., 24 Fosse Road Central, Leicester.
HEAP, W. G., 361 Lode Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
HEATH, C. R. M., Yorke House, 18 The Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
HEATH, W. R. A., 113 Coleshill Road, Marston Green, Birmingham.
HEATH-SMITH, R. Fair Acre, Boars Hill, Oxford.
HEAVEN. K. V. R., 23 Homer Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HEINRICH, K. S., 184 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
HEINRICH, R. S., 24 Alderbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HENLEY, D. A., 101 Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London S.E.21.
HERBERT, P. J. A., 18 Thornby Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
HERNE, G. E. M., 76 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HEY, C. G., 46 Boden Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
HICKL1N, G. W., 217 Tilehouse Green Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
HICKLIN, K. G., 217 Tilehouse Green Lane. Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
HIGGS, D. A., "Pine Coppice", Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
HIGHWAY, K. W., White Ladies, 131 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
HIGHWAY, L. G., High Ash Farm, Meriden, Warwicks.
HILES, G., 566 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HILEY, G. Ogwen, 16 Stratford Road, Shirley, Warwicks.
HILL, A. W., 34 Reddings Road, Birmingham 13.
HILL, C. D. F., 18 Rodborough Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
HILL, Edward G., 575 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HILL, E. L., 9 Sherbrooke Road, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire.
HILL, P. J., 18 Mirfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HILL, P. P., 34 Reddings Road, Birmingham 13.
HILL, W. R., 12 Grosvenor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HILLS, A. J., Woodbine Cottage, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, Warwicks.
HILLS, R. T., 16 Keresley Close, Solihull, Warwicks.
HILTON, G. M., 71 Pamela Road, Northfield, Birmingham 31.
HIPWELL, B. T., 27 Falstaff Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
HIRST, J. N. A., Gunners Lane, Studley, Warwicks.
HITCHEN, J. B., "The Nook", 165 Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs.
HOARE, R. A., 29 Bradbury Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
HOBDAY, Neil, Gilwell Pirk, Chingford, London E.4.
HOBDAY, W. M., 103 Welford Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
HOBLING, J. C., "The Orchard", Alstone, Tewkesbury, Glos.
HOBSON, R. L., 6 The Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
HOFTON, E. K., 29 Woodfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HOFTON, J. E., 29 Woodfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HOLLINGS, P. L., 101 Hartswood Road, Brentwood, Essex.
HOLLIWELL, A. B., 106 Ladbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
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HOLMES, A. L., 34 Blythe Way, Solihull, Warwicks.
HOLMES, N. A., 123 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
HOLMES, R. C., 35 Yew Tree Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
HOMER, E. C., Colmar House, 270 Penns Lane, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
HOMER, S. W., "Windyholme", Derryvran, Thompsons Bridge, Enniskillen, Cou. Fermanagh,
Northern Ireland.
HOMER, W. D., Midland Bank Ltd., Promenade, Cheltenham, Glos.
HOMER, W. H., Home Close, Green Lane, Burnham Beeches, Bucks.
HOPKINS, F. C., 3 High Street, Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire.
HOPSON, D. M., Foxbrooke Cottage, Rowington, Warwicks.
HORNER, G. C., 10 Charles Cotton Drive, Madeley, Crewe, Cheshire.
HORRIDGE, C. G., 132 Bryanston Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HORTON, D. E. H., 66 Dovehouse Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
HORTON, L. E., 11 Herbert Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HORTON, R. A., 4 Widney Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
HORTON, W. R. L., 21 Homer Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HORTON, W. R. M., Spinney Close, Chessetts Wood Road, Lapworth, Warwicks.
HOUNSELL J., Church Road, Belbroughton, Worcs.
HUDSON, G. W., 126 Widney Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HUDSON, J. K., "Dingley Dell", 41 Links Drive, Solihull, Warwicks.
HUDSON, J., 38 Dorchester Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HUDSON, Trevor John, 25 Castle Close, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
HUGHES, H. J., 70 Chamberlain Crescent, Shitley, Solihull, Warwicks.
HULSE, J. M., 47 Dene Court Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
HUMPHERY, P. E. S., 21 Highview Avenue, Great Clacton, Essex.
HUNT, A. D. E., 73 Ingestre Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
HUNT, G. A., "Silhill", The Fairway, Oadby, Leics.
HUNTER, D. C., 2 Mill Pool Close, West Hagley, Worcs.
HUNTER, J. R. R., 6 Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HUTCHINGS, Rev'd L. B., 746 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
HUTCHINSON, J. S. M., Department Chemical Pathology, St. Thomas Hospital medical School,
London S.E.1.
HYDE, C. D., 55 Buryfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ICKE, L. C., 45 Blossomfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ICKE, R. D., 403 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
I NGRAM, B. R. 89 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
INGRAM, P. D., 142 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
INGRAM, R. W. E., 142 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
I NGRAM, S. C., 96 Jordan Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
I NSTONE, P. B. L., White Cottage, Aspley Heath, Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, Warwicks.
J.
JACKSON, A. D., 27 Temple Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
JACKSON, D. A. S., 6 Montague Road, Berkhamsted, Herts.
JACKSON, M. A. 0., 64 Parkanaur Avenue, Thorpe Bay, Essex.
JACKSON, S. 3 Stagbury Close, Chipstead, Surrey.
JACKSON, T., 19 Pinfold Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
JACOB, C. H., 34 Dovehouse Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
JACOBS, L. H., 48 Brooks Road, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
JACOBS, P., 3 Ashleigh Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
JACOMBS, M. A., 62 Russell Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
JAMES, D. W., 558 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
JAMES, G. F., 8 Sauncey Wood, Harpenden, Herts.
JAMES, J. M., 61 Bonsall Road, Erdington, Birmingham.
JAMES, R. M., 42 Orchard Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
JAMESON, N. W. G., 19 Longdon Croft, Copt Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
JAMMES, J. R. J., 137 Danford Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
JAY, M. G., 42 Bickenhill Park Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
JENNENS, I. P., "Raloma", Marsh Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
JENNENS, N. C., Arden Lodge, Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
JENNINGS, J. P., 4 Witherford Croft, Solihull, Warwicks.
JERROM, R. M., 294 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOBERNS, G. L., 6 Jacobean Lane, Copt Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOHNSON, A. D., Pinfold House, 36 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOHNSON, C. H., 95 Church Hill Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOHNSON, J., Old Coach House, High Street, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
JOHNSON, J. A., 83 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOHNSON, M. B., 1714 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOHNSON, P. L., Golden End Cottage, 49 Kenilworth Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOHNSON, W. B., 95 Church Hill Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOHNSTON, B. K., 260D Gospel Lane, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
JONES, A. K. M., "West Way", 42 Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
JONES, C., Ullenhall Lane Cottage, Ullenhall Lane, Gorcot Hill, Beoley, Nr. Redditch, Worcs.
JONES, H. D. N., The Chestnuts, Rathgar Close, Finchley, London N.3.
JONES, I. S., "Gweck Cottage", Hoe Lane, Abinger Manor, Nr. Dorking, Surrey.
JONES, J. A. A., 55 Rectory Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
JONES, R. A., 4 Cheltondale, Harwood Grove, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
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JONES, R. C., 74 Ashburnham Grove, Greenwich, London S.E.10.
JONES, R. K., 26 Wychwood Avenue, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
JONES, T. G., Woodside Cottage, Rising Lane, Packwood, Hockley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
JORDAN, C. A., 204 Hill Village Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
JORDAN, R. C., 17 Park Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOWETT, B. W., 51 Stonor Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOWETT, J. P., 7 Beechnut Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
JOWETT, P. A., 75 Shrewsbury Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Cheshire.
JOY, R. M. A., Rhine Company, R.M.A. Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey.
JUKES, J. R., 80 Campbells Green, Sheldon, Birmingham 26.
JUKES, P. M., 152 Knightsbridge Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
K.
KEDGE, P. N. M., "Ashfield", 213 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
KEECH, D. L., 29 Bouverie Avenue, Swindon, Wilts.
KEECH, F. S., 22 Grove Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset.
KEELER, A. J., 112 Wyre Hill, Bewdley, Worcs.
KEMISH, A. L. S., 694 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham 22a.
KEMP, J. D., 84 Stanway Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
KER, A. W., The Sycamore, Hill Lane, Upperthong, Holmfirth, Huddersfield.
KERKHAM, W. D., Banklands, Glenchwarton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
KESTEVEN, W. J., 17 Oxford Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham 27.
KINCHIN, L. 16 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
KING, D. R., 31 Browns Coppice Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
KING, Dr. P. J., 10 Cherry Walk, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire.
KIRK, A. D., 31 The Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
KNEWSTUBB, D., 22 St. Helens Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
KNIGHT, B. R., 22 Robin Hood Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
KNIGHT, J., The Morleys, Walls Bank, Church Stretton, Shropshire.
KNIGHT, T. P. N., 6 Warren Road, Guildford, Surrey.
KNOTT, W. M., 9 Rowlands Road, South Yardley, Birmingham.
KYNOCK, E. J., 18 Highland Road, Kenilworth, Warwicks.
L.
LACEY, E. C. J., "Treworgan", Water Lane, Oakridge, Near Stroud.
LACEY, P. W., 105 Mossfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14.
LAKIN, S. P., 23 Beehive Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Herts.
LAMBERT, E. E., Holly Farm, Pinley Lane, Shrewley, Warwick.
LAMPRELL, B., Apartment 9F, 320 East 53rd Street, New York, U.S.A.
LANCASTER, C. F., 106 Alexandra Street, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
LANCASTER, N. C. A., Trinity College, Glenalmond, Perthshire, Scotland.
LANDER, C. F., 9 Victoria Crescent, Royston, Herts.
LANE, N. D., 32 Cunningham Drive, Bromborough, Cheshire.
LANGSTONE, C., 9 Whateley Hall Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
LAVELLE, M. 1., 161 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
LAW, M. F., Wheatsheaf Cottage, Barford, Warwicks.
LAWRENCE, R. A., "Ambleside", Bellmere Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
LAZARUS, G., 43/6 Governors Street, Gibralter.
LEA, A. E., Colwall Lodge, Marsh Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEA, E. W. 69 Wychwood Avenue, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEA, S. A., "Pinewoods", 16 Fern Close, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey.
LEACH, J. H., 66 Silhill Hall Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEACH, T. G., 39 Victoria Road, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwicks.
LEATON, E. H., 30 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent.
LEE, A. J. C., 5a Claremont Gardens, Fern Avenue, Off Hucknall Road, Nottingham.
LEE, L. A., 75 Witton Avenue, Droitwich, Worcs.
LEE, Ivi. G. E., 70 Northdown Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEE, P. C., Chiwala Secondary School, P.O. Box 1526, Ndola, Zambia.
LEEK, R. E., 3 Beech Close, Oversley Green, Alcester, Warwicks.
LEEMAN, J., 12 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEESE, R. D., 194 Creynolds Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEIGHTON, A. F. C., Dial Cottage, Keswick Road, Great Bookham, Surrey.
LESSER, P. R., 43 Vicarage Road, Yardley, Birmingham.
LERRY, J., Planning Office, Stanford University, Stanford, California, U.S.A.
LETTS, R. E., Rose Cottage, Birchy Leasowes Coppice, Dickens Heath Road, Shirley, Solihull,
Warwicks.
LEVENGER, J. R., 25 Danford Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEVENGER, P. G., 25 Danford Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEWIS, B. R., Petersholme, Kingswood Close, Lapworth, Warwicks.
LEWIS, D. G., Packwood Grange, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEWIS, G. M., "Bentley Croft", 46 Widney Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
LEWIS, K. H., Parks Farm, Witney, Oxon.
LISS1MAN, H. C., 144 Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
LITWAY, H. H. W., 7 Burnett Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
LIVELEY, G., West Town, St. Gerards Road, Blossomfield, Solihull, Warwicks.
LLOYD, L. E., 180 Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
LLOYD-JONES, R. H. I., Merrow Down, Parbold, Wigan.
LOACH, L. J. P., 12 Wheretts Well Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
LOGAN, D. A., Cfo Diplomatic Services, Admin, Office, King Charles Street, London S.W.1.
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LONG, F. J. B., 27 Fordington Avenue, Winchester, Hants.
LONG, M. A. G., "Abberley", 95 Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, Wamicks.
LONG, R. 208 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
LORD, J. N. T., 31 Church Hill Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
LUCY, K. A. F., 114 Fabian Crescent, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
LYONS, M. F., 15 Sapphire Court, Sceptre Park, Chelmscote Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
M.
MACKIE, I. A., 121 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Warwicks.
MADELEY, J. R. Y., 69 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
MALLETT, Rev. J. L., 143 Learn Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwicks.
MANSELL, M. D., 8 Belle Walk, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
MANSELL, P. N., 66 Hazelwood Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham 27.
MARCUSON, M. J., "The Limes", Solihull Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, Warwicks.
MARKES, J. F., "Silhill", Back Lane, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex.
MARRINER, A. G., 39 Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
MARSH, D. F., C/o Riverside Caravan Park, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Hants.
MARSH, J. D., "Corner Mead", Bereweeks Avenue, Winchester, Hampshire.
MARSHALL, R. E., 31 Chesterwood Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14.
MARSHALL, V. D., 67 Ferndown Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
MARSHALL, W. F., 41 Hartington Crescent, Earlsdon, Coventry.
MARSHALL-CLARK, W. S., 40 Lode Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
MARSTON, G. B., "Seagulls", Vernon Close, Rock End, Torquay, South Devon.
MARTIN, J. B., 1268 Via Barranca, La Jallo, California, U.S.A.
MARTIN, J. D. T., 24 Jesson Close, Walsall, Staffs.
MARTINEAU, F. L., Manor House, Berrick Salome, Oxford.
MARYAN, R. M. J., 20 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
MASSON, D. J., 41 Old Pretoria Road, Craighall, Johannesburg, South Africa.
MATTHEWS, C. F., Fieldcot, 44 Hawkesworth Avenue, Guiseley, Nr. Leeds, Yorks.
MAYBURY, C. R., Scottish General Insurance Co. Ltd., Empire Buildings, Fazaberley Street,
Liverpool 3.
MAYERS, J. B., Wolborough, 25 Whitefields Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
MAYHEW, G. H., 407 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
MAYHEW, H. W., 50 Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
MEAKIN, H. T. S., 15 Stivichall Croft, Coventry, Warwicks.
MEAKIN, T. H. S., 15 Stivichall Croft, Coventry, Warwicks.
MEEK, J. R., 2 Thoresby Road, Bramcote Hills, Nottingham.
MEERE, W. J. R., 7 Upway Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
MERCER, C. E., Spinney Field, Shrewley Common, Near Warwick.
MILES-THOMAS, C. S., 46 Oakington Avenue, Wembley Park, Middlesex.
MILLAR, P. S., 84 Clarence Road, St. Albans, Herts.
MILLAR, F., "Torino", Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Warwicks.
MILLER, J. F. W., "Torino", Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
MILLER, M. R., 49 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
MILLIGAN, A. G., 33 Bourton Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
MILLS, J. C., 592 Kenilworth Road, Balsa11 Common, Nr. Coventry, Warwicks.
MILLWARD, W., Three Poplars, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, Glos.
MITCHELL, A. A., 146 Haunch Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14.
MITCHELL, P. H. 2 Cavendish Court, Shardlow, Near Derby.
MOBBERLEY, N. E., Flat 6, Yew Tree House, 258 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
MOIST, P. W., Wayside Cottage, Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
MOLE, Rev. D. E. H., Peterhouse, Cambridge.
MONTGOMERY, K. G., 27 Whitefields Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
MOON, F. A. R., 41 Danford Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
MOORCROFT, J. W., 101 Longdon Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
MOORE, J. P., 16 Silverbirch Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
MOORE, M. S., 5 Strensham Hill, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
MOORE, R. N., 56, Hilton Avenue, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
MORGAN, D. R. P., 198 Longdon Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
MORGAN, K., 192 Bushby Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
MORLE, A. H. G., Kineton, 915 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
MORRALL, Dr. J. T. F., 105 Welholme Avenue, Grimsby, Lincs.
MORRIS, P., Department of Game & Fisheries, P.O. Box 1, Chilanga, Zambia.
MORRISON, F. R., 65 Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
MORTON, D. F., 23 Woodfield Road, Earlsdon, Coventry.
MORTON, D. J., 54 Dene Court, Olton, Solihull. Warwicks.
MUCKLEY, R. E., Little Park, Corndean Lane, Winchcombe, Nr. Cheltenham, Glos.
MYATT, J. E., 14 Bennett Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
McCLELLAND, J. A., End House, 20 High Street, Hampton-in-Arden. Warwicks.
McCONVILLE, A. J., 73 Shackstead Lane, Godalming, Surrey.
McGEE, C. E., 52 Welford Road, Shirley, Solihull. Warwicks.
McGOWAN, B. H., Headmasler, Solihull School, Solihull, Warwicks.
MACKAY, R., 35 Wycome Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
MACKAY, S. C., 15 Dingle Road, Pedmore, Stourbridge, Worcs.
MACKENZIE, A. L., Bradford House, Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
McKICHAN, D. J., Invermay, 7 Queens Street, Helensburg, Scotland.
McNIDDER, J., 37 Valebridge Road, Burgen Hill, Sussex.
McNIDDER, M. S., "The Oaks", 81 Beechwood Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
McNIDDER, T. B., 81 Beechwood Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
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N.
NAPIER, R. G., C/o R. R. Napier & Sons Ltd., High Street, Solihull, Warwicks.
NEALE, R. J. H., 652 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
NEWBURY, P. R. D., Highland Manor Road, Halesowen, Worcs.
NEWELL, P. 0., 24 Down End Road, Drayton, Cosham, Hants.
NEWEY, A. J., Stanway, Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
NEWEY, B. L., "Ridgeways," Warren Road, Kingsbridge, South Devon.
NICHOLLS, D. A., The Quillet, Manor Park, Great Barrow, Chester.
NICHOLS, G. W., 7 Jubilee Avenue, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcs.
NICHOLSON, D. J. P., 7 Woodfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
NOBLE, P. H., 21 Yew Tree Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
NORRIS, H. R., 6 Woodlea Drive, Solihull, Warwicks.
NORTON, M. B., 38 Broadfern Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
0.
OAKLEY, E.C., " Cultra," 69 Crescent Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants.
OAKLEY, M. P. J., 29 Knightsbridge Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
O'C MASKELL, T. W., 81 Uplands Road, Saltford, Somerset.
ODELL, A. H., Grove Farm, Lincomb, Stourport, Worcs.
OLIVER, C. E., " Elgol," Whitley Hill, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
OLIVER, R. C., " Elgol," Whitley Hill, Warwick Road, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
ONLEY, E. T. F., 36 Moor Lane, Rickmansworth, Herts.
ORAM, J. A., Wingfield House, Mill Lane, Tanners Green, Nr. Wythall, Worcs.
ORRETT, J. R. D., 43 Kingslea Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ORRETT, I. E. N., 49 Ingleway Avenue, Blackpool.
OSBORNE, J. L., The Elms, Copt Heath, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
OWEN, G. J., 33 Hale Close, Melbourn, Nr. Royston, Herts.
OWEN, J. A. D., Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwicks.
P.
PADGETT, J. N. 50 Kingslea Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
PALMER, S. G., 7' Ryders Avenue, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
PARK, M. E. H., 118 Fabian Crescent, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
PARKER-EATON. Squadron Leader R. G., Officers Mess, R.A.F. Lenchars, Fife, Scotland.
PARKER, P. J., 335 Lyndon Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
PARROCK, W. E., 414 Tilehouse Lane, Tidbury Green, Solihull, Warwicks.
PARSONS, R. J., 46 Whitefields Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
PATERSON, R. H., 1 Alcott Close, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
PATEY, R. H., C/o 7 Park Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
PATTERSON, D. R., 106A Widney Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
PATTISON, G. R. C/o Paulson & Co. Ltd. 18 Bordesley Street, Birmingham 15.
PEARCE, J. F., Aiden House, Dorridge, Solih
ull, Warwicks.
PEART, B. J., 20 Beaminster Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
PECK, S. E., Radcliffe Lodge, Wharf Lane, Ratcliffe-on-Trent, Notts.
PECKOVER, A. J., 27 Butler Road, Sheldon, Birmingham 26.
PECKOVER, P. A., 27 Butler Road, Sheldon, Birmingham 26.
PEGLER, J. E., 16 Woodlands Road, Cookley, Near Kidderminster, Worcs.
PERIAM, G. R., 24 Thornby Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
PERIAM, J. D., Cashel, Te Poi, Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand.
PERIAM, R. A., 24 Thornby Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
PERKINS, D. W., Kimberley House, Barston, Solihull, Warwicks.
PERKS, G. E., The Manor House, Lower Quinton, Stratford-on-Avon.
PEYMAN, E., 34 George Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
PHILLIPSON, S. G.. School House, Solihull School, Solihull, Warwicks.
PICKERING, J. H., 31 Beechurst Avenue, Cheltenham, Glos.
PIGGINS, C. D., C/o Lloyds Bank Ltd., Tyburn, Birmingham 24.
PIKE, A. C., 10 Bagnall Road, Birmingham 14.
PINCHIN, H. S., Oak Tree House, Tudhoe Village, Spennymore, Co. Durham.
POLLOCK, C. J., 55 Silhill Hall Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
POOLE, G. A., " Rosebank," 9 Hagley Close, Hagley, Worcs.
POOLEY, Dr. J. W., Nunswell House, Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Walsall, Staffs.
PORT, W. J., 335 Widney Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
PORTLOCK, J., Hollies Farm, Bakers Lane, Knowle, Warwicks.
POWELL, David M., 99 Kempson Avenue, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
POWELL, G. S. 4 Ferndale Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
POWELL, S., 73' Smirrells Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
PRATT, A. W., 13 Heaton Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
PRATT, E. W., Springfield Farm, Blackwell, Darlington.
PRATT, R. H., 13 Heaton Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
PREECE, B. C., The British & Commonwealth (GM) Ltd., Cayzer House, 2 and 4 St. Mary Avenue,
London E.C.3.
PRESSLY, B. W. " Cama," 21 Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset.
PRICE, E. A., Ash House, Budebrooke, Warwick.
PRICE, E. R., 25 Witherford Croft, Solihull, Warwicks.
PRICE, H., " Rosecroft," Firle Road, East Blatchingford, Seaford, Sussex.
PRICE, J. W., 10 Sharf Way, Teddington, Middlesex.
PRICE, P. W., Silhill, Ballards Close, Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Glos.
PRICE, R., Cotswold House, Beach Close, Stratford-upon-Avon.
PRIESTLEY, H. A., 16 Periera Road, Harborne, Birmingham 17.
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PRIESTLEY, R. E., 465 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
PRITCHARD, J. E. G., 48 Ascot Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
PROSSER, P. C., Westwood House, Westwood Park, Droitwich Spa, Worcs.
PUGH, C., " Maythorne," Gorway Road, Walsall, Staffs.
PUGH, R. A., " Briarwood," Gorway Road, Walsall, Staffs.
PULLEY, D. B., Norton Hey, Grove Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
Q.
QUAIFE, B. W., Cedar Croft, Driffold, Sutton Coldfield.
R.
RADBOURNE, S. E., " Lindsey," Belton Lane, Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincs.
RAE, R., Lamb B., Christs Hospital, Horsham, Sussex.
RANDLE, R. E. J., 5 The Green, Woodmancote, Cheltenham.
RAUCH, W. W., 5 Winterbourne Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
RAWSON, M. A., 90 Southcrest Road, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcs.
RAYNER, John, 82 Cornyx Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
RAYNER., R., 4 Albany Gardens, Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
READ, E. E., 16 Besbury Close, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
READING, D. B., Pipers Hill Farm, Hanbury, Nr. Bromsgrove, Worcs.
READING, N. B., Longfield, 100 Tagwell Road, Droitwich Spa, Worcs.
REES, D. H., 20 Chase Close, Higham Lane, Nuneaton, Warwicks.
REES, D. W., Windrush, Lime Grove, West Clandon, Surrey.
REID, F. H., 12 Bablake Croft, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
REID, K. L., 10 Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
REMINGTON, I. S., The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham 26.
KING-REYNOLDS, G. E., Solihull School, Solihull, Warwicks.
RHODES, F. H. T., University College of Swansea, Dept. of Geology, Singleton Park, Swansea,
South Wales.
RHODES, J. S., 39 Shrubbery Road, Merryfields, Drakes Broughton, Nr. Pershore, Worcs.
RICHARDS, C. B., 1 RWF, Clifton Barracks, B.F.P.O. 29.
RICHARDSON, John, 64 Whitefields Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
RICHARDSON, R. J., The Moorings, Southampton Road, Cadnam, Hants.
RICKMAN, H. R., Flat 2, 14 Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROBBINS, C. J., 167 Welford Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROBERTS, G., 4 Wroxall Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROBERTS, I. P., " Almcote," Meriden Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROBERTS, N. P., 27 Dovehouse Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROBERTS, R. H., 100 Colesbourne Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14.
ROBERTSON, D., Ashgrove, Barkway, Nr. Royston, Herts.
ROBERTSON, D. W., Heatherdene, Bracknell Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hants.
ROBOTTOM, P. G., 34, Albany Gardens, Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROE, D. N., " Portersfield," Kenilworth Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROGERS, D. W., Mayfield, Clock Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROGERS, G. A., Craig-y-Don, Maidenhall, Higham, Glos.
ROLFE, J. T., 22 Dorchester Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROPER, J. S., 36 Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROSS, D., " Kinswell," Grange Avenue, Bawtry, Nr. Doncaster.
ROUND, J. M., 7 Chantrey Heath Crescent, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
ROWBOTHAM, H. V., 116 Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham.
ROWE, G. C. K., C/o The Midland Bank Ltd., Bennetts Hill, Birmingham 2.
ROYLE, P. B., 33 Tudor Avenue, Hampton, Middlesex.
RUSSELL, C., 86 Hanbury Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
RUSSELL, S. R., 58 Hollies Lucas Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14.
RUTHERFORD, Dr. P. P., School of Biological Sciences, Proposed University of Bath, Claverton
Down, Bath, Somerset.
RYAN-BELL, J. J., " Godolphin," Castle Road, Raglan, Mons.
RYLAND, C. L., P.O. Vipingo, Via Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa.
S.
SAMMONS, C. J., 99 Silhill Hall Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SANDERS, G. E., Oak Tree Cottage, Dark Lane, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcs.
SANDERS, M. B., 9 Upwey Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
SANDERS, S. N., 16 Cheltondale Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SANGSTER, M. A., Eden Lodge, Earlswood Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
SAUNDERS, K. R., 68 Cowick Hill, Exeter, Devon.
SAUNDERS, M. J., 34 Rising Brook, Stafford.
SAUNDERS, 1%1. S., 16 Meadow Drive, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
SAVAGE, E. R., Elm Cottage, Dingle Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
SAVERY, R. de la G., Flat 1, 8 Pembridge Villas, London, W.11.
SAVIDGE, H. M., Flat 2, 589 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SAWDEN, A. H. B., 50 Milverton Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
SCOTT, A. E., Stanley House, Axbridge, Somerset.
SCOTT, C. M., 150 Widney Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
SCOTT, J. N., 123 Woodlands Road, Birmingham 11.
SCOTT, R. W., " Grove House," Forshaw Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
SCRIVEN, G. L. M., The Bank House, High Street, Bridgnorth, Salop.
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SCRIVEN, P., The Bank House, High Street, Bridgnorth, Salop.
SCRUTON, R. A., White Walls, Portsmouth Road, Camberley, Surrey.
SEATON, D. Victo., Coongoola, Queensland, Australia.
SEIG, R. V., 80 Creynolds Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
SEYMOUR, L. G., J.P., 514 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SHARMAN, D. K., 42 Brook End Drive, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
SHAW, J. C. B., 254 Widney Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
SHAW, R. V. B., 254 Widney Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
SHELTON, G. K., 266 Whitefields Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SHEPHARD, N. H., 5 Boden Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
SHEPHERD, J. S., 54 Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SHEPHERD, R. L., 54 Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SHEPHERDSON, J. P., 13 Beechcroft Avenue, Newcastle-on-Tyne 3.
SHEPPARD, J. C., C/o County Architect, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset.
SHEPPERD, D. R., 72 Colebourne Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14.
SHERREY, D. M., Ventnor, 8 St. David's Close, Warden Hall, Cheltenham, Glos.
SHERRINGTON, D. A., 30 Longdon Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
SHIPTON, C. R., " Fresh Fields," Sevenoaks Road, Ighthan, Kent.
SHIRLEY, A., Brookside, Meriden, Warwicks.
SHORT, J. R., 19 Heckington Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham.
SHUFFLEBOTHAM, M. J., 96 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
SLDDALL, P. R., 14 Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
SILVESTER, A. D., 579 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SIMPSON, M. A., 17 Pinfold Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SIMS, B. A., 14 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
SIMS, B. J., 24 Eastleigh Croft, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
SKIDMORE, F. D., 52 Stonor Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SLADE, C. F. R., 8 Elmdon Close, Solihull, Warwicks.
SLATER, R. F., 31 Stonor Park, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMALLWOOD, P. M., " Fieldway," Grove Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMART, G. G., Lapworth Hill Farm, Hockley Heath, Warwicks.
SMART, J. L., 31 Greswolde Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMART, L. R., Lapworth Hill Farm, Hockley Heath, Nr. Birmingham.
SMEE, M. B., 35 Holland Park, London W.11.
SMITH, A. B., 75 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, A. L., Oak Cottage Kennels, Wadleys Lane, Bryanston Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, C. A., 51 Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, D. A., 201 Chiltern Avenue, Bedford, Beds.
SMITH, David E., Mill Bank, Mill Lane, Aston Cantlow, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, D. G., 15 Blythe Way, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, D. R., 65 Salisbury Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
SMITH, F. P., Spindle Cottage, Preston, Hitchen, Herts.
SMITH, G. E., 45 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, I. R., 6 Portway Close, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, J. H., Minster, Old Station Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
SMITH, John G., 158 Yardley Fields Road, Yardley, Birmingham 33.
SMITH, J. J. R., The Lindens, Wood End, Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, J. I. H., 11 Northdown Road, Pinewood, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, J. R., 22 Staplehurst Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
SMITH, J. R., 85 St. John's Close, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, M. J., 4 Windsor Close, South Harrow, Middlesex.
SMITH, M. J. D., 395 Lode Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, N. L. A., " Sunnymount," Kenilworth Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, P. G., 45 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, P.W., 349 Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham 5.
SMITH, T. A., 1 Grosvenor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SMITH, T. H., " Springbank," Wribbenhall, Near Bewdley, Worcs.
SMITH, Dr. W. Campbell, Cranfield, Plymouth Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent.
SMITH, W. K. H., White Swan Hotel, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
SOLOMON, P. N., 59 Heaton Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SOUTHALL, A. G., 36 Rectory Gardens, Solihull, Warwicks.
SOUTHGATE, J., Ballard Close, Lytchett Matravers, Nr. Poole, Dorset.
SPEARS, J. C., 12 Jerrard Drive, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
SPENCER, David B., 15 Longmoor Road, Hasbury, Halesowen, Worcs.
SPENCER, J. M. H., Flat 4, 589 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SPICER, J. G., Goulds Farm, Donhead St. Andrew, Shaftesbury, Dorset.
SPIERS, G., White House, Church Street, Eckington, Nr. Pershore, Worcs.
SPRAGGON, W. D., 106 Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham 30.
SPRANG, J. C., Verde Valley School, Sedona, Arizona, U.S.A.
SQUIRE, R., 53 Dorchester Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
STAFFORD, H. C., 183 Station Road, Wythall, Nr. Birmingham.
STAITE, j. C., 25 Brookhurst Court, Beverley Road, Leamington Spa, Warwicks.
STANDLEY, R. W. M., 226 Station Rced, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
STANILAND, V. R., 47 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Birmingham 27.
STANLEY, D. P., 12 Fox Hill, Selly Oak, Birmingham 29.
STATHAM, J., 10 Glebelands Road, Knutsford, Cheshire.
STEELE, A. L., 47 Albany Gardens, Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
STEELE, H. A., 13 Marsh Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
STEPHENS, R. N., 40 Rocky Lane, Perry Barr, Birmingham 22B.
STEVENS, H. J. L., 87 Brookvale Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
STEVENS, L. C., 3305 Via Palomino, Palos Verde Est, California, U.S.A.
STEWART, L., West Wing Hillcroft, Little Haven, Haverfordwest, Pembs.
STINNERMAN, L., 62 Holmfield Road, Leicester.
STOKES, R. A., Dean Farm, Coln St. Aldwyns, Cirencester, Glos.
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STRADLING, R. A., Christ Church, Oxford.
STRATFORD, J. M., Stonely Hall Cottage, Kimbolton, Hunts.
STRICKLAND, P. B., 14 Sherwood Close, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
STRICKLAND, R. J., 14 Sherwood Close, Otton, Solihull, Warwicks.
STUBBINGS, G., 27 Homer Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
STUBBINGS, J. E. G., 17a Mulroy Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
STYLES, P. E., 77 Beechwood Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SUCKLING, P. G., 90 Seven Star Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
SUMMERS, M. W., 4 Harpesforel Avenue, Virginia Water, Surrey.
SUTHERLAND, D. M. G., 37 Tilehouse Green Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
SWIF T, B. J. F., 119 Swanshurst Lane, Moseley, Birmingham 14.
SW1THENBANK, J. B., 19 Wroxatl Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
T.
TAGUE, A. D., " Norwood," Grange Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
TALLBOYS, J. R., 145 Longdon Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
TATLOW, R. E., Beagles End, Goughs Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire.
TATTERSFIELD, N. H., 1141, Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLER, C. B., 14 Rectory Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLER, H. C., Drayton House, Drayton Bassett, Tamworth, Staffs.
TAYLER, R. J., 35A Grange Road, Cambridge.
TAYLOR, C. J., 153 Buryfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLOR, Dr. C. W., 71 Broadoaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLOR, J. 0., Fetherston, Headland Road, Welford-on-Avon, Warwicks.
TAYLOR, Maxwell E., " Greswolde," 7 Barston Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLOR, M. J., 62 Sansome Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLOR, N. D., 167 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLOR, P. D., 167 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLOR, P. J., 167 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLOR, P. J. A., 93 Reservoir Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
TAYLOR, R., Yarrow Cottage, Henham, Bishop's Stortford, Herts.
TAYLOR, S. C. B., The White Cottage, Clifton, Nr. Deddington, Oxon.
TEASDALE, D. K., 35 Buxton Avenue, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk.
THACKER, M. M., Cross Close, Arden Drive, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
THANE, P. W., 129 Bryston Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMAS, B. P., 17 Castle View, Ovingham, Northumberland.
THOMAS, David, 103 Links Drive, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMAS, D. W., The Home Farm, Hockley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMAS, G. E., 24 Widney Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMAS, M. P., 24 Widney Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMAS, N. R., 33 Church Hill Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMAS, R., Fowey Grammar School, Fowey, Cornwall.
THOMPSON, A., 53 Kenilworth Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMPSON, A. T., 9 Albany Gardens, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMPSON, D. A., 53 Kenilworth Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMPSON, G. L., Flat 23 Woodsley Terrace, Leeds 2.
THOMPSON, G. M., 112 Akester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14.
THOMPSON, I. C., 9 Albany Gardens, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMPSON, P. J. V., Ash Tree Farm, Beausale, Nr. Warwick.
THOMPSON, R. I., 39 Rodborough Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
THOMPSON, R. M. C., 14 Haslemere Avenue, Hale Barns, Altringham, Cheshire.
THOMSON, A. A., 1 Oakfield Drive, Rednal, Nr. Birmingham.
THORNELOE, E. E., St. Beron's, Alderbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
THORNELOE, J. M., St. Beron's, Alderbrook Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
THORNTON, J. E. C., Armathwaite Castle, Carlisle, Cumberland.
THORPE, E. G., 68 Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
THORPE, I. A., 68 Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
THORPE, J. B., " Dunoon," Clyde Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
THWAITE, R. N., 39 Silhill Hall Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
TICKELL, A. P., Apartado 302, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
TILLING, D. A., 4 Clive Road, Balsall Common, Nr. Coventry, Warwicks.
TINLEY, R. G., 75 Selly Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham 29.
TIPPETTS, J. R., 255 Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
TIPPING, R. W. S., 25 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
TITTLEY, J. R., Greengates, Little Shrewley, Hatton, Warwicks.
TOMKINS, J. W., 84 Swanshurst Lane, Moseley, Birmingham 14.
TOMLIN, D. H., 19 Blackdown Road, Knowle, Warwicks.
TONKINSON, A. J., Billesley Post Office, Birmingham 14.
TOOGOOD, J. C., 38 The Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
TOWNEND, D. J., Glenwood, 98 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
TOWNSEND, C. M., Eastcote Manor, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, Warwicks.
TOWNSEND, P. G., 18 Danford Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
TOWNSEND, W. P., Manor Cottage, Manor Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
TOY, R. G., 678 Fox Hollies Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
TOYN, R. J., 10 Granville Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
TOZER, C. F., The Forge, Weston in Gordano, Nr. Bristol.
TRAVERS, R. L., 392 Tilehouse Lane, Tidbury Green, Solihull, Warwicks.
TRAVIS, D. N., Marguise, Southway Lane, Rodborough, Plymouth, Devon.
TREADWELL, M., 73 Croftdown Road, Harborne, Birmingham 17.
TRIPPAS, B., 135 Swanshurst Lane, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
TROMAN, E. W., Ravenhurst, 56 Lode Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
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TRUMPER, J. V., C/o Rutter Hunt & Partners, 50 Miller Street, North Sydney, N.S.W. Australia.
TRUSCOTT, C. H., 15 Buryfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
TUBB, F. R., Puckridge, Whittington, Nr. Cheltenham, Glos.
TUCKWELL, S. B., 115 Whitehouse Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
TURNBULL, D. M., ) Winterbourre Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
TURNER, B. H., 20 Frances Street, Truro, Cornwall.
TURNER, C. W. P., 23 The Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
TUSTAIN, J. P., The Haven, 109 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
TUSTIN, Rev'd D., 3 Lambeth Palace Cottages, London. S.E.I.
TWIGGER, A. P., 47 Slater Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
TWINN, G. B., 42 Anderton Park Road, Birmingham 13.
U.
UFTON, C. S., 100 Welford Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
UPTON, A. E., 1324 Warwick Road, Copt Heath, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
UPTON, P. J., 1324 Warwick Road, Copt Heath, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
UPTON, W. J., 54 Bibury Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
URRY, A. S., Stone Cottage, Bringhurst, Nr. Market Harborough, Leics.
URRY, J. B. M., 1 Thornby Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
URRY, J. M., 1 Thornby Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
V.
VANANDEL, D. J., 1 Cambridge Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
VARLEY, R. J., Apt. 1609, 1 Lafayette Plaisance, Detroit 7, Michigan, U.S.A.
VAUGHAN, C. D., 3 Moorlands Drive, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
VAUGHAN, D. J., 180 Kent Road, Quinton, Birmingham 32.
VAUGHAN, G. C., 66 Cambridge Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
VAUGHAN, G. P., 163 Danford Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
VAUGHTON, K. C., 79 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
VAUGHTON, M. D., Denstone College, Uttoxeter, Staffs.
VERNON, J. G., 2 Westfield Close, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
VILLERS, L. H., 72 Heaton Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
VINCENT, P. G., 357 Ladypool Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
VIVIAN, P. G. L., 10 Burgoyne Road, Beaufront, Camberley, Surrey.
VIZOR, R. H., Windrush, Difford, Worcs.
W.
WAGHORN, P. J. R., 48 Whitefields Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WALDEN, W., 12 Conway Court, Mereside Way, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
WALKER, E., 151 Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury.
WALKER, F. J., 125 Chessetts Wood Road, Lapworth, Solihull, Warwicks.
WALKER, G. E., " Broadways," Jacobean Lane, Copt Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
WALKER, J. M., 139 Whitefields Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WALKER, S. H., 216 Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent.
WALL, E. A., 256 Ralph Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
WALL, J. M. P., Otumeotai College, Tauranga, New Zealand.
WALLACE, B. H., 79 Edgecumbe Street, Como, Western Australia.
WALLIS, J. P., 200 High Hurst, Stratford Road, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
WALLIS, P. R., Long Willow, Tanworth Lane, Earlswood, Warwicks.
WALLIS, R., Officers Mess, R.A.F. Waddington, Lincs.
WALTER, D. W. J., 47 Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester.
WALTHAM, B. C., 54 Woodbourne, Augustus Road, Birmingham 15.
WARD, J. F., Coldhurst, Little Aston Park, Streetly, Warwicks.
WARD, M. J. N., The Croft, Armitage, Staffordshire.
WARD, R. T. H., White Lodge, Great Holland, Near Frinton, Essex.
WARD, S., 42 Petersfield Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
WATERS, A. J., Mirfield House, 36 Mirfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WATERS, C. J., 2 Witley Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
WATERS, D. G., Mirfield House, Mirfielcl Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WATERS, G. R., Mirfield House, Mirfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WATERS, J. T., 2 Witley Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
WATERS, K. T., 54 Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham 31.
WATERS, Col. N. A., Casa Surtidor, Virgen de la Boncascova 34, Genova, Palma de Lallorca, Spain.
WATERS, R. A., The Mount, Feckenham Road, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcs.
WATERS, R. L., 48 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, Kent.
WATSON, M. C., 6 Duchy Close, Higham. Ferrers, Northants.
WATSON, P. R., 15 Queens Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
WATSON, R. I., P.O. Box 2998, Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia.
WATSON, R. G. J., Netherwood Hall, Netherwood Lane, Chadwick End, Solihull, Warwicks.
WAY, J. F., 22 Rectory Gardens, Solihull, Warwicks.
WEAVER, J. T., 1184 Highrock Place, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
WEBB, A. W. H., 94 Beechwood Park Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WEBBER, D. C., 48 Burman Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
WEBSTER, M. J., 55 Manor Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
WEST, C. J., 6 Barton Lodge Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
WESTALL, A. John, " Marloes," 48 Dove House Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
WESTWOOD, G. C., 155 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Nr. Birmingham.
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WESTWOOD, J. P., 103 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
WHARTON, C. S., 8 Field Close, The Leyes, Kenilworth, Warwicks.
WHEATLEY, B. J., 1 The Close, Westminster Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset.
WHEATLEY, H. N., 62 Russell Road, Birmingham 13.
WHEELDON, G. A. M., 41 Ashlawn Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
WHEELDON, Dr. P. J., Tofino, British Columbia, Canada.
WHEELOCK, M. J., " Brookfield House," The Crescent, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks.
WHEELWRIGHT, J. V., 33 Newton Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
WHITE, C. N., 8 Ashleigh Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WHITE, J. E. E., 34 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham 21.
WHITEHOUSE, B. J., 45 Mill Lane, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
WHITEHOUSE, D. S., 29 Chesterfield Close, Northfield, Birmingham 31.
WHITEHOUSE, M. B., 56 Tilehouse Green Lane, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
WHITEHOUSE, R. M., 135 Bradbury Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
WHITING, D., 16 Waller Close, Leek Wootton, Warwicks.
WIDDOWSON, G. E. S., Quarterway, Richmond Street, Halesowen, Worcs.
WIGGLESWORTH, D. L., 41 Newton Road, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
WIGGLESWORTH, R. L., Teso College Aldet, P.O. Box 284, Soroti, Uganda.
WIGLEY, F. T., " Woodside," Solihull Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILCOX, E. G., Green Hayes, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILCOX, H. T., 79 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
WILCOX, I. C., 79 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
WILCOX, S. G., Woodlands, Offley Brook, Bishops Offiey, Nr. Eccleshall, Staffs.
WILDE, B. J. D., 56 Browns Lane, Bentley Heath, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILDER, M. J., 13 Lapworth Way, Newport, Salop.
WILKINSON, J. H., 48 Blackfriars Avenue, Droitwich Spa, Worcs.
WILLETTS, A. J., " The Ferns," 44 St. Bernards Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILLETTS, R. J., 44 Houndsfield Lane, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILLIAMS, A. J., 7 Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILLIAMS, G. S., 3 Beaminster Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILLIAMS, H. S., 137 Seven Star Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILLIAMS, J. K., Sunnyhill Farm, Jeffreston, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire.
WILLIAMS, P. S., 12 Prospect Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILLIAMS, S. F., " The Cottage," Duck Lane, Welford-on-Avon, Warwicks.
WILLIAMSON, J. J., C/o J. P. Coats Ltd., 155 St. VIncent Street, Glasgow C.2.
WILLIAMSON, M. E., 35 Brook End Drive, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
WILKES, A. S., 59 Milton Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILLING, D., C/o National & Grindleys Bank Ltd., 13 St. James's Square, London S.W.I.
WILLIS, A., 48 Paradise Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.
WILLITS, J. S., 47 Bradbury Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILLMOTT, J., 129 St. Lawrence Road, Clontarf, Dublin, Eire.
WILSON, A. C., 76 Arundel Crescent, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILSON, A. K., 9 Ryefield Close, Solihull, Warwicks.
WILSON, M. A. G., 16 Middlefield Lane, Hagley, Worcs.
WILSON, R. B., Hutton House, Suffolk Place, Cheltenham, Glos.
WILSON, R. D., 308 Prince of Wales Lane, Warstock, Birmingham 14.
WINCHURCH, R. H., 82 Silverdale Close, Aldermans Green, Coventry.
WINDEBANK, H. C., 21 Almsford Avenue, Harrogate, Yorks.
WINFIELD, Dr. F. B., 40 Woodville Road, Harborne, Birmingham 17.
WINFIELD, F. J., 7 Pinfold Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WINSLOW, D. A., 46 Mirfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WINSLOW, M., 46 Mirfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WINTER, J. A. E., 60 Woodfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WISE, C. P., 135 Reservoir Road, Olton, Solihull, Warwicks.
WISEMAN, A. D., Lane House Farm, Weatheroak Hill, Alvechurch, Worcs.
WISEMAN, J. F., 603 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WISEMAN, T. E., The Links, 70 Dovehouse Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
WITHERS, M. J., " Oakfield," 24 Perry Hill Road, Birmingham 32.
WITHERS, R., The Haven, The Common, Earlswood, Warwicks.
WITHERS, R. H., 20 Longdon Croft, Copt Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
WOFFENDEN, F. B. N., 30 Oxford Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham 27.
WOLFE, A. I. K., 26 Overslade Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WOLFF, W. D., 85 Malden Hill, New Malden, Surrey.
WOOD, J. H. V., 313 Blossomfield Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WOOD, P. W., 58 Thornhill Park, Streetly, Warwicks.
WOOD, T. R., 22 Streetsbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
WOODS, C. A., 75 Digby Drive, Marston Green, Nr. Birmingham.
WOODWARD, J. W*, 83 Marsh Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
WOOLDRIDGE, A. G., Cfo Lloyds Bank Ltd., The Parade, Solihull, Warwicks.
WOOLLASTON, T. S., Colebrook Priory, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
WOOTTON, M. G., 23 Hampton Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
WORMELL, E., " Oak-Bank," 3 Cannon Hill Road, Coventry.
WORRALL, L. H., 3 Woodchester Road, Dorridge, Solihull, 'Warwicks.
WORSTER, M. D. R., 43 Wychwood Avenue, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
WORSTER, N. A., 78 Seven Star Road, Solihull, Warwicks.
WORTHINGTON, M. H., Springfield Farm, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
WRIGHT, G. A., Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate, Yorkshire.
WRIGHT, J. F., Heysham, 67 Beechnut Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
WRIGHT, J. 0., Cfo Foreign Office, Downing Street, London S.W.1.
WRIGHT, S. D., 977 Drovillard Road, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
WRIGHT, W. E., 54 Lady Byron Lane, Copt Heath, Knowle, Solihull, Warwicks.
WRIGLEY, R. B., 31 Delrene Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwicks.
WYATT, S. S., Gaters Hill Guest House, Gates Hill, West End, Southampton, Hants
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YARDLEY, K., 15 Brueton Avenue, Solihull, Warwicks.
YATES, R., 40 Wynchcombe Avenue, Penn, Wolverhampton.
YORKE, D. R., 30 Burnside Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 3.
YORKE, R. M., Lamb Buildings, Temple, London, E.C.4.
YOULE, E. R. G., The Cottage Flat, 2 Bell Lane, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon.
YOUNG, B. H., 24 Brookend Drive, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks.
YOUNG, B. L. J., 58 Slater Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwicks.
YOUNG, D. M. V., 116 Brookvale Road, Olton, Solihull. Warwicks.
YOUNG, R. C., 309 Orphanage Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks.
YOUNGSON, P. W., 118 Danford Lane, Solihull, Warwicks.
NEW MEMBER S
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ALLEN, F. A.
BACON. R. D.
BERRY, P. M.
BRIDGEWATER, J.
DAVID, R.
DAVIES, D. G.
EDWARDS, P. J.
EISNER, A. D.
ELLISON, A. J.
FAULKNER, B. A.
FLETCHER, F. G.
FRASER, F. P.
GALLOWAY, D. J.
GOUGH, T. R.
HAMMOND, P. R. A.
HARDY, J. A. D.
HOBBS, J. G.
HOLMES, C. J.
HOMER, J. P. J.
HUBAND, E. W.
JANES, D. M.
JONES, M. G.
MAILER, J. W.
MARSTON, F. C. B.
MOGFORD, R. I.
MORGAN, K. D.
NEWBOLD, D. E.
PARKER, D. J.
PARKINSON, J. E.
REYNOLDS, 13. L.
RIPLEY, G. F.
ROGERS, C. E.
ROLFE, P. J. C.
ROLOGIS, G. B.
ROSSON. P.
RUSHTON, D. F. H.
SCOTT, C. G. L.
SEATON, P.
SMITH, G. C. A.
SMITH, S. J.
SNOOK, S. G.
SWEENEY, R. L.
TAYLOR, R. B.
THOMAS, N. M.
WHITEHALL, J. R.
WHITLOCK, R. C.
WINTER, J. A.
WINTER, R. W.
WOODCOCK, K. R.
Please read this list carefully and inform the Secretary or the Editor if you
know the present where-abouts of these lost sheep.
We acknowledge with thanks the support and interest of the
following firms and organisations:—
ANSELLS BREWERY LIMITED
Aston Brewery, Aston, Birmingham 6
EAST 1980
JOSEPH BATES LTD.
Caxton Works, West Bromwich
WES 2464
Systems Printers
BILLING BROS. LTD.
110/116 Lombard Street, Birmingham 12
MID 2931
Creative Designers and Colour Printers
BRADBURY & SMITH LTD.
41 Water Street, Birmingham 3
CEN 6121
Wholesale Paper and Board Merchants
BRAGG BROS. LTD., Building Contractors
Church Hill Road, Solihull, Warwickshire
SOL 1102/3
CARTWRIGHT & CO. (IMPORTERS) LTD.
Olton Wharf, Richmond Road, Birmingham 27
ACO 6111
Timber, Plywood and Wallboards
COTONS
Drury Lane, Solihull
SOL 4512
Landscape Contractor and Supplier
CUTTRISS LTD.
Westminster House, Frederick Street, Birmingham I
CEN 3221-2-3
Birmingham's First Television Company
ECONA LTD.
Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, Warwickshire
SOL 4981
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89
J. L. FLOAT LTD.,
W. E. MOIST LTD.
South Works, Barford Street, Birmingham 5
MID 7808 and 5769 Contact D. V. Adams
Pressworkers and spinners in all metals
Edgbaston House, 183 Broad Street, Birmingham 15
MID 6131-5
Accounts opened on approved references
SAM FOSTER (SOLID FUELS) LTD.
Streetsbrook Road, Solihull.
SOL 1416 and 3374
Every type of smokeless and solid fuels
HERBERT W. PERIAM LTD.
84-85 Aston Street, Birmingham 4
AST 2196
Bolts, Nuts and Screws
C. M. POWELL BROS. LTD.
H.P. SAUCE LTD.
36-38 Aston Road, Birmingham 6
AST 2553
Brass and Copper Tube Manufacturers
Tower Road, Birmingham 6
AST 2226
Sauce Manufacturers
POWELL GEE & CO. LTD.
HUDSONS BOOKSHOPS LTD.
City Shop: 116 New Street, Birmingham 2
MID 7701
General, Technical and Educational Book Sellers
BERNARD INSTONE
Langstone Works, Boulton Road, Solihull
SOL 4038
Manufacturing Jeweller
D. & R. JAMES
Berkeley Road East, Hay Mills, Birmingham 25.
VIC 2077
Household Removals. Anywhere—Anytime
A. A. JORDISON & SON LTD.
I 9 Valentine Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14
HIG 4251-2
Wine and Spirit Merchants
J. H. LEESON SON & HACKETT, F.A.I.
43 Newhall Street, Birmingham 3
CEN 0501-2-3
Chartered Auctioneers and Estate Agents, Surveyors and Valuers
so,
10 Hydes Road, Wednesbury
WED 1013 and 1650
Bolts and Nuts
POWER TOOLS (SPECIALISTS) LTD.
Henley Street, Birmingham 11
VIC 4370
Power Tools for Sale and for Hire
RALPH H. ROBERTS (OPTICIANS) LTD.
472 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham II
VIC 4656
Dispensing and Opthalmic Opticians
ROWANS LTD.
71 New Street, Birmingham 2
MID 4006
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Outfftters
ROWE BROS & CO. LTD.
Berkley Street (off-Broad Street), Birmingham I
MID 2791 (15 lines)
Domestic Heating Showrooms
SHIRLEY'S GARAGE (MERIDEN) LTD.
Old Coventry Road, Meriden
Meriden 242
MANLEY CLOTHES OF SOLIHULL
GEO. STUBBINGS LTD.
Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwickshire
SOL 4502
Stockists of all Old Silhillian Ties, Sweaters, Cuff Links etc.
Streetly Road, Birmingham 23
ERD 1681
Building Contractors
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SOLIHULL SPORTS SERVICES (RAY HITCHCOCK)
14 Station Road, Solihull
SOL 1203
Sports Outfitters
SUCKLING & THOMAS LTD.
150/152 Moseley Street, Birmingham 12
VIC 5976
Metal Merchants
F. W. THORPE LTD. (THORLUX)
Facet Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham 30
KIN 5321 (5 lines)
Industrial and Commercial Lighting Equipment Manufacturers
WATNEY MANN GROUP
109 Watery Lane, Birmingham 9
VIC 6031
For all beer, wines, and spirits
N. WHEATLEY & SONS LTD.
51 Station Street, Birmingham 5
MID 1982-4742-3911
Funeral Directors
G. WIDDOWSON LTD.
Peckingham Street, Halesowen, Birmingham
Halesowen 1303
Wholesale and Retail Cigar and Tobacco Merchants
JACK WOOLF & CO. (TURF ACCOUNTANTS) LTD.
Woolworth Buildings, New Street, Birmingham 2
MID 7711
WRENSONS STORES LTD.
16 Kent Street, Birmingham 5
MID 6515
Family Grocers, Provision Merchants
J. S. WRIGHT & CO. LTD.
Curzon House, 4 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham 5
CEN 0425
Heating and Sanitary Engineers, Plumbing and Electrical Contractors
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