Lyonian Magazine September 1956

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THE RED HOUSE
THE LYONIAN
EDITOR
Editorial Staff
G. M. THORNTON, ESQ.
Messrs. D. Allan. J. Hasler,
M. P. Burrell, I. M. Parry. D. J. Sleigh
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SCHOOL NOTES
There have been several Church visits this term. On Ascension Day the
School attended a Service at St. Mary's at 12 noon. In the afternoon there
was a half-holiday. On June 17th School Service was held at Pinner Free
Church. The 1st and 2nd Forms have visited St. Mary's Church and been
shown round by the Vicar. On July 8th the Head Master and T. W. K.
Young (the Blackwell Scholar) attended a Service at Harrow Weald which
commemorated Thomas Blackwell as one of the benefactors of the district.
A collection for the Red Cross on Flag Day produced £2 12s. 8td. The
School Sweet Stall at St. Mary's Church Fete raised £16 18s. Od., a combined
effort for which many parents and boys are warmly thanked. Six sacks
of clothing for refugees were collected in July. Two teams of boys competed in "Top of the Form" at Heathfield School Fete. Both were beaten
in the first two rounds, thanks to some atrocious spelling, but a combined
team made a mysterious and triumphant appearance in the Final round.
Three Sixth Form Lectures were given in the course of the term. On
May 14th Mr. B. S. Townroe gave a talk on " French Political Problems,"
on July 6th G. H. Gordon, Esq., C.B.E., lectured on "West Indies Federation," and Miss M. Quass later talked about" The Work of Unesco."
Forty boys visited Lords on Friday, July 13th, for the first day of the
Eton-Harrow match.
The photograph of the Red House was taken, printed and developed by
the Photographic Society. Technical details will be found in the notes of
that Society. It had also been hoped to include an article on the previous
history of the Red House, but that will have to wait until we have gathered
sufficient material. We might note, however, that already Mr. Allan has
followed in the steps of Miss Florence Prior by holding Art Classes in the
garden. Mr. T. L. Bartlett, himself an Old Lyonian, has a very interesting
theory about the House which it is hoped to develop. Mr. Bartlett recently
presented to the School a signed copy of his" Story of Roxeth," for which
we are most grateful.
The congratulations of the School are extended to Mr. Rose, who won
the "H. Lumb Prize," offered by "Musical Opinion," for his setting of
"The Ship of Rio," by Walter de la Mare, as a school song.
M. V. A. Alberry is to be congratulated on his E.M.I. Scholarship, R. C.
Leach on his County Scholarship to Harrow School and R. Frankcom on
gaining a place at Welbeck. On the last morning of term it was learned
that P. E. Peck had been selected to keep wicket for the Middlesex Schools
XI. To him, too, go our congratulations.
The play next term will be a dramatised version of "Oliver Twist" and
will be pro~uced ~Jn the evenings of December 6th, 7th and 8th. The School
Carol ServIce WIll again be in SI. Mary's Church, on the evening of
December 19th.
We are very grateful for the hard work which has been put in by senior
boys during the holidays and at the end of term on such tasks as the
painting of the pavilion. the construction and clearing of ditches in the
field in front of the School, the maintenance of the Red House garden, and
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other work connected with the movc across the road and the seeding of the
field.
We gratefully acknowledge receipt of The Dane, and the magazine of the
Harrow County Girls' School.
Shed. and by a grateful acknowledgement of what the School owes to the
support of parents and Old Lyonians.
General Sir Rob Lockhart then distributed the Prizes and addressed the
School and guests. He was. he said, somewhat diffident about doing so,
because when he had tried to remember who had given away the Prizes at
his own school he could not remember one name. He went on to tell of a
Scout Commissioner who had visited a Public School where the members of
the Scout Troop did not take the Scout Promise. This was because the
Head Master considered that the tenets of the Promise were inherent in the
Public School tradition, and that it was therefore unnecessary. The General
wondered whether this was in fact so. He read out an abbreviated version
of the Scout Law, and asked whether the Fourth Law. ,. Friendship to all,"
was sufficiently practised. It was absolutely essential that it should be. He
was glad to note that the phrase" I couldn't care less" was less popular
than it had been, and suggested instead that we should "care frightfully"
for anything we believed in.
M. P. Burrell, the Head of the School, then gave a short account of the
sporting life of the School. He reported a very successful cricket season, in
which only three matches out of fourteen had been lost. The" Sandal
Shield" for Gym. had 'been retained for the third year running, while the
" B" team had been runners-up for the second year. The Shooting VIn
had come second in the Middlesex Cup, and 36th in the" Country Life"
competition. The Football results had been rather disappointing. but better
things were looked for. He ended by thanking General Sir Rob Lockhart
for coming to present the prizes.
After the speeches, the guests made their way to the School where there
was much to interest them. Exhibitions had been arranged by the Geographical Society, the Historical Society. the Photographic Society, the
Literary Society, the Christian Union and the Aeromodelling Club. The
Model Railway Club had an ambitious lay-out, while tbere were interesting
exhibitions in the Biology and Chemistry Laboratories. The Gym. Club
gave a display, and the Corps of Drums brought the evening to a close by
Beating Retreat at 8.30.
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LEAVERS
M. G. Wyatt, Automobile Engineering Scholarship.
P. C. G. Jones, who returned to South Africa.
L. F. Tyler.
D. E. Rickards.
SPEECH DAY, 1956
Speech Day was held at 6 o'clock on Wednesday, July 25th, in Harrow
School Speech Room, on what was the hottest day we had had during the
summer.
Sir Alfred Hurst began by welcoming to Speech Room all those who had,
as he put it, climbed the Hill on such a hot evening. He welcomed particularly General Sir Rob Lockhart, who had come to distribute the prizes;
Mr. Rivington, the Chairman of the Harrow Governors; the Mayor of
Harrow, Alderman C. Brown; and representatives of the Borough and
County Education Authorities. He went on to make two announcements
of rather differing import. On the one hand he reported that the School's
application for a grant from the Industrial Fund for the Advancement of
Scientific Education had been approved in principle, while on the other
hand he announced with regret that some increase in the School Fees would
be necessary, probably from January next.
The Head Master then presented his Report. After paying tribute to the
great fortune of having Sir Rob Lockhart with us in a year in which he
was very heavily involved in preparations for next year's World Jamboree,
the Head Master proceeded to review the events of the past year, wbich
he said had been an important one in the life of the School. The number
of candidates for places in the School was larger than ever, and more than
400 boys are registered for entry in 1957 and subsequent years. In that
year the number of free County places will be increased from ten to fifteen.
Five new masters had joined the staff during the year. The work of the
School had progressed steadily. An Open Scholarship to University College,
London, had been gained, and places at Cambridge, Durham, Swansea and
London. Among other activities of the School, the Head Master mentioned
the work of the Orchestra, tbe production of three One-act Plays at Christmas, the work of the Library, and visits to Cannes, Wales and Northumberland. The C.C.F. had been given an especially fine report by the Inspecting
Officer; the Shooting VIII had done remarkably well, while the R.A.F.
Section had gained four more Gliding Certificates. The Head Master then
referred to the number of Scouts in the School. There were in fact 80, who
were members of at least 29 Troops. Three were Queens' Scouts, and the
Head of the School and two Monitors were helping to run Troops as
Warranted Scouters. The loyal service wbich they gave was matched by the
increasing service which they, and all the Monitors and Prefects, were giving
to the School. Of the Red House the Head Master reported that the first
stage of its conversion was now complete. It housed two First Form rooms,
one Sixth Form room, the Head Master's Study and the Secretary's room.
The next stage would be to construct two Second Form rooms. This coincided with the application to the Industrial Fund for a grant to equip an
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory, an Advanced Physics Laboratory and
other Preparation and Balance Rooms. Other improvements had also taken
place. Thanks to Mr. Perrin. the field in front of the Scbool had been
ploughed, harrowed and seeded. The Head Master concluded by thanking
Dr. James for all that he did for tbe School, including tbe use of Speech
Room. the Running Track, the Parade Ground, the Pbil. and the Bowling
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PRIZE LIST
SIXTH FORMS
A Ilderson History Prize
VI Form Zoology Prize
MUJsared-Williams Prize (English Subjects)
Head of School p,lize, Swainson English
Essay Prize
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VI Form Geography Prize ...
VI Form Physics Prize, Middle Sixth Maths
Prize
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VI Form Physics Prize
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Bartley French Prize, Swainson English
Literature Prize, Head Master's Divinity
Prize
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Middle Sixth English Prize ...
LVI Maths Prize, Handscomb Geography
Prize (G.C.E. 1955)
LVI History Prize, LVI Latin Prize. V Form
History Prize (on G.C.E. 1955), LVI
English Prize
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V Form English (on G.C.E. 1955) ..
VI Form Chemistry Prize
VI Form Chemistry Prize, Stanley Kipping
Science Prize (on G.C.E. 1955) .
VI Form Botany Prize
A. GAYNOR-SMITH
D. A. HEMS
M. BOGDIN
M. P. BURRELL
P. BELL
P. J.
A. J.
CARR
SHERRIN
J. P. SLEIGH
P. J. F. MANSLEY
M.
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SEARLE
D. J. SLElGH
T. WALLIS
A. J. POWER
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B. D.
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Gregg Mathematical Prize ...
V Form German Prize (on G.C.E. 1955)
V Form French Prize (on G.C.E. 1955)
Music Prize
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Donald Maisey Prize ...
Head Master's Divinity Prize
D. J. BUCHANAN
J. E. SOUGHTON
P. E. PECK
D. S. REEVES
C. M. H. SHARP
D. L. FOOT
FIFTH FORMS
V Form Maths Prize (on G.C.E. 1955)
C.
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Upper School Art Prize
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T.
Head Master's Divinity Prize
A.
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L.
DUDFIELD
HARRIS
DAGLEY
R. STEVENS
FOURTH FORMS
IV Form German Prize
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... H. C. FOOT
IVA English Prize, IV Form Latin Prize,
IV Form French Prize ...
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D. B. GREATREX
IV II Maths Prize. IV Form Science Prize
G. R. SCANTLEBURY
IV Form History Prize
P. WILLIAMS
IV Form Geography Prize
J. WILSON
IV /2 Maths Prize
H. J. RAMSAY
Head Master's Divinity Prize
M. J. R. BRIGHl
THIRD FORMS
III Form Geography Prize, III Form French
B. A. J. BENNETT
Prize, IlIA English Prize
III Form Latin Prize
A. W. BLACKETT
lilA Maths Prize
C. J. BARBER
IIIB Maths Prize
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R. N. BUGG
III Form History Prize
C. P. DOUGLAS
III Form Science Prize
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N. H. HUNT
Head Master's Divinity Prize
R. E. PERKS
SECOND FORMS
IIA English Prize, II Form Latin Prize
R. C. LEACH
II Form History Prize
C. H. DAKERS
II Form Geography Prize
S. R. DOMONEY
IIA Maths Prize
M. HAYES-ALLEN
lIB Maths Prize
A. H. BARNETT
II Form French Prize
R. W. T. CHALKLEY
Head Master's Divinity Prize
D. M. BURL
FIRST FORMS
Maths Prize, I Form Latin Prize, I
Form French Prize
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I Form History Prize, IA English Prize
I Form Geography Prize
Head Master's Divinity Prize
French Reading Prizes-Upper School
Middle School
Lower School
German Reading Prizes-Upper School
Art Prize-Middle School
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C. E. LEWIS
A. J. SLOGGETT
W. R. HARWOOD
H. R. GRIFFITHS
M. G. THIEBAUT
W. H. D. PALLER
D. A. R. GOODHEW
M. C. WEIR
S. HADEN
FORM PRIZES
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!VB
IlIA
IllB
H. C. FOOT
H. J. RAMSAY
H. M. J. STAPLEY
1. C. BLAIK
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S. R. DOMONEY
L. P. ROSE
C. E. LEWIS
J. R. STEVENSON
SGT. M. F. TURTON
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Oliver Handscomb Cup
ORCHESTRA
The term's work has been unavoidably interrupted, and sketchy. We
have tried out an ambitious and varied selection of works by Waldteufel,
Bizet, J. F. Wagner, Sousa, Borodin, Suppe, Tscha'ikowsky, Moussorgsky,
and Boieldieu.
A number of players have left this term, and we shall start the Christmas
term with most regrettable gaps in various sections. We shall miss Reeves
(piano), a competent musician; Alberry and Frankcom (trumpets); Hore
(violin); Leach (clarinet), and Palmer (flute).
Re-arrangements for next term will be considerably facilitated by a
number of welcome newcomers.
CHRISTIAN UNION
Chairman: 1. C. ELGOOD, ESQ.
Leader: P. J. F. MANSLEY
Another term-end, bringing triumphant reports of achievement or despondent confessions of failure, has come round. The Christian Union can, I
think, confidently profess to have enjoyed an eventful and successful term's
activity. The Senior Dinner-hour Meetings have got under way again, and
the Junior Meetings have been exceptionally well attended. We are planning
a new programme for the Juniors for next term, including-we hope-a
Christmas Party in the holidays. The Junior visits to the Tower and
Hampton Court were very enjoyable, both to the younger members and also
to the large number of Seniors who shepherded the parties.
Thanks to the willingness and generosity of B. Horne's father, we were
able to issue membership cards to all boys who considered themselves
members of the C.U. Mr. Horne has also offered to print headed notepaper
for us, so we have much to thank him for. Unfortunately Horne is leaving
us at the end of this term, and with him go T. Fisk, B. Hore and several
other Senior boys who have helped in the running of the C.U. We wish
them all good fortune ..
On the first" open" meeting of this term-May 7th-the Rev. WithersGreen, a young curate just returned from Hong Kong, told us of life out
there, and the hard struggle Christianity is having. At the second meeting,
on May 18th, Mr. Simpson of London City Missions came to tell us of
his work among the people of London. Both talks-which were very
informal-proved to be extremely interesting to all who attended them.
On June 11 th Mr. Henderson showed us the latest Fact and Faith film
.. Time and Eternity." I feel sure nobody left the meeting without some
very serious thoughts and ideas in his head.
Lastly we would send our best wishes to Mr. John Rogers, who has
spoken at our meetings, and who is leaving for Kenya, with his family, in
August, to take up Christian work out there.
S.C.M. CONFERENCE, 1956
The speakers at' this year's Conference, Rev. Derrick Greeves and Rev.
Canon Charles Raven, were especially fine and it is the aim of this report
to record something of their speeches for those who were unable to attend.
Mr. Greeves's subject was, "What difference does being a Christian make
to-day?" He began by stressing that the essential difference between
Christians and non-Christians was in their relationships with other people.
and developed his talk along the lines of three elements which he maintained
were joined in a Christian life. These three were beliefs, behaviour, and
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profession of faith. Beliefs, he said, serve as a basis for action; unless we
really trust in God we will not put our lives in His hands. Christianity
demands absolute faith which will not become embittered or cynical in
adversity. Christ is the living image of God; and what we believe about
God influences our beliefs about others and issues in our behaviour.
With reference to Christian behaviour, Mr. Greeves observed that the
Bible is not a hand-book on etiquette, but that it furnishes us with the deep
principles for life from which we must make our own deductions. Theology
is the basis of our ethics. And the strength of Christianity lies in the
exemplary maintenance of its ideals by Christ when he was in mortal form.
Mr. Greeves concluded by saying that it was in Christianity that the
remedy for an over-strained civilisation was to be found, but that unless
a man declared himself a Christian by joining the Church he was in fact
no more than well-disposed to Christian principles, which is rather avoiding
the issue.
In the afternoon Dr. Raven gave us his answer to the question, .. Is there
a conflict between a Christian and a scientific attitude to the world?"
Religion, he said, demanded the activity of the whole self while Science
required the activity of one section of the self and this resulted in a certain
tension. Conflict between the two resulted from the teaching in the past of
a sub-Christian theology on the one hand, and from the' shelving of
attempts at religious development by such scientific bodies as the Royal
Society, on the other.
This detachment could not be successful. Science, he said, cannot reduce
the world to a single consistent theme. Natural law, which he defined as a
summary of statistics, must allow for the element of the unpredictable, for
we are not omniscient. Randomness and Dr. Julian Huxley's concepts can.
however, be dismissed for all discoveries point logically towards the order
behind Creation. To interpret the whole of human experience, men of all
abilities must work together: mystics and poets must join with physicists
and biologists. Science must claim the whole field of the intellectually
knowable. The conflict between Science and Religion is not real.
Dr. Raven summed up his beliefs as a Christian and a Scientist under
three headings. First, that the Universe is just that, and God is omnipresent:
second, that the culmination of evolution came in Christ; and third, that
matters did not end there, but that the world and mankind are still progressing and developing so that through their travail true freedom may come.
" For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation
of the sons of God."
M. P. BURRELL.
COUNCIL FOR THE EDUCATION OF WORLD
CITIZENSHIP
Chairman: A.
SMITH.
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Secretary: J. D.
BUCHANAN.
The School branch of the C.E.W.e. has held two meetings this term.
The first was an extremely interesting talk by Mr. B. S. Townroe on French
Political Problems. He gave a clear picture of the political scene in France
following the General Election and the difficulties facing the Government.
He particularly noted the problem of Algeria which is now dominating
French politics.
Eight schools from the N.W. London regional committee were invited
(0 the second meeting which took the form of a debate on the motion"The United Nations cannot last." This meeting was the first School
function to be held in the Red House and the oratory of the speakers
proved equal to the decoration of the surroundings. G. Tindale, of Highgate
School, proposed the motion and A. Smith, of the School, responded. The
seconders were Miss E. Smith, of N.L.C.S., and Miss B. Hay, of Harrow
County School. The proposition based their case on the failure of the
["eague of Nations and on weaknesses in the Charter of the U.N., while
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the opposItIOn relied on "where there's a will there's a way." In spite
of occasional resemblances to the House of Commons at Question Time
the motion was rejected by a narrow margin.
Apart from the e.E.W.C. meetings two VIth Form lectures have been
held this term; .. West Indies Federation" by Mr. G. H. Gordon and
.. Unesco" by Miss Quass. Both were very informative and, no doubt.
filled gaps in the knowledge of some Sixth Formers .
THE WAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Librarians: J. A.
Secrelary: J. W.
D. J.
WALKER, ESQ.
POWELL, J. N. SANDERS,
J. P. SLEIGH
The Library has been operating throughout the term each lunch hour
for the issue of books to all Forms. It has been gratifying to note the
intelligent use made by boys in the Junior Forms of the advantages provided
. by the Library. Although it is sometimes necessary to apply force in
keeping order, boys should remember that the primary function of a
librarian is to help Ihem. If you require a book which is not in the Library
and you think would be of general interest, do not hesitate to suggest that
the Library might acquire it.
At the Library Committee meeting held on July 5th, it was decided that
Sixth Formers were not co-operating with the Iibr·arians. It is impossible
to run a library efficiently if Senior boys do not realise their responsibilities.
[t would be a great advantage to all concerned if the offenders in this matter
would be more conscientious and would consider the others who use the
Library.
In conclusion I should like to thank the Library assistants, without whose
constant help nothing could be achieved at all, and A. Manning.
G. GLADSTONE,
LITERARY SOCIETY
Chairman: D.
COWTAN, ESQ.
Secretary: P. J. F.
MANSLEY
We have only held two meetings this term, but I am sure everyone who
attended them will agree that they were outstandingly informative, interesting
and enjoyable. The first was a talk by M. P. Burrell: .. Jack Donne and
Doctor Donne, an analytical glimpse of the metaphysical poet." This was
an examination of the· work of Dr. John Donne, the early seventeenth
century poet who finished his career as Dean of St. Paul's. Special attention
was paid to his lyrical work and to the philosophy underlying much of his
verse and most eminent. in his sermons. Despite all the hard work Burrell
put into the preparation of his talk, no more than four boys bothered to
attend the meeting. We are very grateful to him for the trouble he took
on it.
The second meeting was used as a play-reading session, when a number
of Senior boys read Marlowe's" Edward II." We chose this play because
of its relationship and similarity to Shakespeare's "Richard n," which a
party of Fifth and Sixth Formers visited three days later. There was a
considerably larger audience, compared with most play-readings, and the
evening afforded a great deal of pleasure and interest.
As well as the party of 47 which went to see John Neville as Richard J]
at the Old Vic. 35 boys went up to "Macbeth" with Paul Rogers and
Coral Browne ably leading the cast. Many groups have also visited different
shows, from" Salad Days" to the Peter Brook-Paul Scofield" Hamlet."
GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
Vice-Presidents:
Secretary: e.
F.
W. SIBCY, ESQ., W. C. WORMAN, ESQ.
Chairman: P. BELL
This term. owing to cricket and athletics, our activities have been limited
on Wednesdays. Our one visit this term was to Kodak Ltd., at Wealdstone.
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This visit showed us various stages in the production of photographic
materials, and cameras.
Towards the end of the term I handed over my responsibility to Case,
and Bell took over as chairman from Walsh. I hope they will keep the
Society alive and introduce some fresh ideas. They are arranging a Speech
Day exhibition, which, I hope, will be a success.
THE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE RED HOUSE
This photograph was taken with Ensign-Selfix 820 camera on HP3 film
with an exposure of 1/l00th of a second at /16 at about 4.30 p.m. The
film was developed in Unitol, enlarged on a home-made enlarger on to
Multigrade paper.
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SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY
Chairman: J. T.
Secretary: A. J.
HOGG, ESQ.
POWER
MUSIC CLUB
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BLYTH, ESQ.,
T. V.
HUGHES, ESQ.
Secretary: 1.
C. COOKE
Early this term the Society was fortunate enough to receive a very
commendable lecture from D. S. Sleigh, entitled "A Defence of Hitler"
whose cause he ably upheld despite the difficulty of the subject and the
heavy opposition met with on all sides. None of the 20 members present
went away without having added to their knowledge of the illustrious
" FUhrer."
Towards the end of the term the Society paid a visit to The Royal Mint
under the leadership of Mr. Hughes. Although nobody gained lucratively
from the outing, everyone found that he had spent a very interesting hour
being conducted round the many departments.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
President: J. T.
HOGG, ESQ.
Secretary: A. J.
POWER
It is hoped that the shutters have been busy this term, and that there will
be a varied selection of photographs on show on Speech Day. On Sports
Day many expensive cameras were seen but very few results have come
to my notice. I am at the moment busy trying to find somebody to take
over the Society next term.
POLYGLOT CLUB
Chairman: P. J. DAVIES, ESQ.
Secretary: M. BOGDIN
This term has seen the birth of a new society for linguists in the Upper
School. The Polyglots who have been functioning unofficially for several
terms, attending film shows and lectures, this term took on an official
status. Our first meeting was a reading of Moliere's" Don Juan," presided
over by Mr. Edwards, a play which 17 boys later attended at the Palace
Theatre. The performance was by the Theatre National Populaire-an
excellent rendering of an excellent play. Good use was made of background
music and lighting to produce dramatic effects. This was to be followed
by a lecture by Dr. Collins of Enfield and a talk by Bogdin on the cartoonists
Peynet and Olaf Gulbransson but owing to the indisposition of both, neither
took place. However. for next term a full programme has been arranged
for students of German and French alike.
Owing to the large amount of sport and the examinations which take
place during this term the Society has fewer evening meetings and visits
than usual. Also, towards the end of the term all efforts are concentrated
on the Speech Day exhibition.
On a Wednesday afternoon at the beginning of term a party of 20
visited the General Electric Company Ltd. Research Laboratories at Wembley.
Here we saw a wide range of departments varying from the life-testing of
domestic lamp-bulbs to fundamental research into semi-conductors (these
are the basis of the transistors which are used instead of valves in the new
valveless radio sets).
In the past two weeks much work has been done for the Speech Day
exhibition; amongst the experiments carried out have been steps in the
synthesis of indigo (a dye) from coal, and the preparation of iron, chromium,
silicon and manganese by means of the thermite reaction (an interesting
reaction in which temperatures of 3,000° C. and 3 foot high flames are
involved!) Much work has been done in the classification of the School's
collection of minerals, part of which will be on show. Members of the
Fifth Form are setting up a radio receiving station and electronic remote
control gear, the Lower Sixth are constructing a model solar system and the
Third and Fourth Forms are providing exhibits.
In conclusion I should like to say how we have thoroughly enjoyed
running the Society during the past year, and to wish our successors the
best of luck.
Chairmen: G. S.
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Chairman: F. P. WRIGHT, ESQ.
Secretary: D. S. REEVES
Last term a new club was formed: the Music Club. The principal aim
of the Club is to provide entertainment from gramophone records during
the lunch hour on the record-player, so generously presented to us by
Lord Somervell. A committee of six boys was formed under the chairmanship of Mr. Cowtan, who has since relinquished this post to Mr. Wright.
D. S. Reeves was elected as Secretary and B. D. Hare as Treasurer. Junior
and Senior sections were formed, each holding their meetings on different
days. During the ensuing lunch hours a great variety of music was performed, from Carelli to Kenton.
Two evening meetings have been held. At the first Beethoven's "Emperor"
Piano Concerto was played, after a short introductory talk by D. S. Reeves.
followed by Haydn's "Clock" Symphony. For the second records were
kindly lent to us by Lord Somervell. The following pieces were played:
two Concerto Grossi by Carelli, a Haydn Symphony (No. 36), a Concerto
for Flute and Harp by Mozart and some highly entertaining guitar music
by Segovia. It was at this second meeting that the new amplifier was first
used. The fitting of this amplifier, a versatile instrument suitable also for
public address work, caused the temporary suspension of lunch-hour
meetings this term.
THE AEROMODELLING CLUB
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Chairman: R. J. TANK, ESQ.
Secretary: P. F. FRAMPTON
So far this term the Club has been rather inactive, partly due, I feel, to
the various examinations which have been taking place. We have, therefore.
decided that all membership subscriptions paid this term will count for
next term also; the subscription next term for new and non-paid members
will be sixpence.
We are now receiving copies of the "Aeromodeller" magazine regularly,
and so far those for January to August are available for borrowing by paidup members.
On Speech Day this term we shall have a static display of model aircraft.
For next term, as well as the usual flying meetings, we are trying to arrange
for a visit to take place-probably to "E.D.'s" new factory at West
Molesey, which was opened last April.
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THE LYON IAN
THE LYON1AN
MODEL RAILWAY CLUB
Camp this year will be at Thetford in Norfolk where we camped last in
1953.
All cadets must remember that the Corps does not consist solely of .. spit
and polish." As well as taking a pride in your uniform, you must have
pride in your work This must belong to everyone. You must remember,
too, that not everyone can be a leader, and it is just as important to be a
good follower.
Orderly Room: SGT. J. F. WALSH.
This term has been taken up by preparations for the annual camp. Next
term administration will be in the hands of CpJ. Mansley.
Sigl1al.~ 1)latooll: CPL. D. A. HAWKINS.
This term the Signals Platoon has suffered two losses. At the beginning
of the term Sgt. Cameron left and just before the examinations we had to
change rooms with the Q.M. Stores. After Summer Camp we are losing
SjSgt. Portwood wbo, although busy in his armoury, has been of great
assistance to the platoon. Cpl. Moss and Cdt. Menzies have also worked
well.
The platoon's internal and external activities have been severely hampered
this term by the G.C.E. and Athletics, but early on in the term we were
able to provide some wireless and line communication for the Harrow
Council of Churches meeting.
Towards the end of the term we have been hampered in our usual
training methods as nearly two-thirds of our equipment was either condemned or sent to 10 Command Works, R.E.M.E., for basic repairs.
Owing to the lack of an aerial we are still not able to take part in tbe
London District W.S.12 net. Thus we have now been ., off the air" for
three and a half years.
Since January 1st. 1956, our parent unit has been 16th Air. Div .. and they
have treated us very well. Not only have they provided us with spare valves,
a maintenance service, and much-needed advice. but they have acquired for
us an extra issue of equipment for camp. This equipment will be useG!
for instruction and platoon communications within the Contingent.
Ambulance Section: SGT. B. D. HORE.
The general work of the Section has continued steadily throughout the
term. Support from the Second and Third Forms is increasing, but there
are still several vacancies remaining for keen boys interested in First Aid
especially from the Senior Forms.
The highlight of the term was the Annual Inspection. The Section demonstrated stretcher drill and the treatment of patients with broken limbs. The
other main activity has been the Junior First Aid Course, organised by
A. J. Fisk and D. Milsom. The course ter'minated in the examination on
July 26th held by Dr. Gibson.
Corps of Drums: Drtll/l-Major. A. J. POWER.
This is the great term of the year for the Band, which has paraded at the
Annual Inspection and Church Parade and has beaten the Retreat on Speech
Day.
Parades have been held, when possible. in the dinner hour two or three
times a week. and most members have attended regularly. During the term
Drummers Andrews. Bullock, Clarke, A. K., and Buglers Swain, Udy, Muir
and Menzies passed their' proficiency examinations. I would specially like
to welcome two buglers. Dobson and Young. who joined with their own
instruments, also to thank Watkins for taking over the bass-drum at short
notice, and Stevens for the indefinite loan of a bugle. There have been
other changes in the membership of the Band. but there is not enough
space to mention them all.
My successor next term will be LjCpl. Clar·kson.
Shooting: Caplain, R.S.M. A. SMITH. P. J. CARR; Sgt. ijc.
This term there has been a marked improvement in the standard of
shooting: both' 22 and, 303.
Chairman: D. ALLAN, ESQ.
Secretary: C. M. H. SHARP
At the General Meeting held at the beginning of this tel'm Bredemear
and Parry resigned in rotation from the Committee. Parry was re-elected to
the Committee and Sanders was elected in the place of BI.·edemear. Kyffin
and Smith, G., retired as co-opted members, in accordance with the Constitution.
By the end of the term the Club had 28 paid-up members. all increase.
to the mathematically minded, of minus four.
On May 30th a party of boys were accompanied by Mr. Allan to the
Underground Railway and Sorting Offices of the General Post Office at
Mount Pleasant. This proved most enjoyable and informative.
On June 5th some 20 boys attended a lantern lecture (delivered by the
Secretary and ably helped by Kyffin and Dawtrey at the projector) on .. The
Growth of London's Underground." Many were unfortunately unaware of
the historical importance of Mr. Gladstone, when he appeared on one of
the slides!
Work on the Club's layout proceeded with ever-increasing pace after
the all-important examination period. In connection with this many thanks
must be given to all who helped so energetically during the last weeks of
term.
Work at the time of writing is well forward for our Speech Day exhibitions, and we hope to have a more extensive display than for some time.
At the end of this term we have to say" Goodbye" to Alberry and
Curtis. We wish them good luck in their future careers.
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METEOROLOGY REPORT
R. M. LOWE, J. R. GOYMOUR
Summer term opened on an optimistic note for all the cricketers but
owing to an official drought things were less bright for others. May appeared
at first rather hot, but this was due to the high humidity which created a
false impression. On the whole May was quite average except in the
matter of the very small rainfall.
June began rather wet and cool for the time of year and on tbe 3rd and
4th warm air brought the first general rainfall for some weeks to the county.
In the month's second half, anticyclonic weather resulted in a more average
rainfall and temperature. June was considered rather cooler and cloudier
than is usual.
Ostensibly. July is one of the hottest months of the year but at the moment
it is most disappointing. The only time 80' was topped was during the
week-end of our Sports. Phenomenal rainfall is the hallmark of this month
and to date we have recorded 4' 6 in. of rain.
A lot of work has been put in by Griffiths. 4A. whilst r have have been
struggling with the G.C.E. and I am grateful to him and a recruit. A. Blake.
4B.
COMBINED CADET FORCE
Army Section
R .S.M. : A. SMITH
C.S.M.'s: B. M. BR1GDEN. M. P. BURRELL
R.S.M.'s note:
All in all we have been fortunate to enjoy a very good term's training
in spite of the numerous summer term interruptions. The major event was
the Annual Inspection which was taken by Col. Sir Thomas Butler. We
received a very good report in which Sir Thomas made special mention
of the Armoury, Signals and Q.M. Stores as the best he had seen in a
Cadet Contingent.
The Gurney Shield Competition took place at the end of term. and the
standard was high. The competition was finally won by North. with East
2nd, South 3rd and West 4th.
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THE LYONIAN
THE LYONIAN
At the beginning of the term the results of the Country Life Competition
arrived, and out of well over 100 schools we came 36th. Later on the
School VIII shot in the Middlesex Shield in which we came 2nd out of the
J 0 schools taking part.
About the middle of the term a number of boys went with Mr. Elgood
to shoot at Bisley. This proved to be very valuable practice.
At the end of this term the various shooting cups have been awarded.
West won the Senior Shooting Cup and East the Junior Shooting Cup.
Wetherly had the highest individual score in the Gurney Shield and so won
the Individual Shooting Cup.
On the whole the standard of shooting has been high, and there have been
fairly large attendances on Monday, especially among the more junior boys.
Shooting Colours have been awarded to Armour, Portwood, Carr,
Helbrough, Turton, Wetherly, Walsh, Trails and Burrell.
R.A.F. Section: W.O. II i/c, J. D. BUCHANAN.
Much of the effort of the Section this term has been concentrated on the
Gurney Shield Competition. A close contest resulted and credit is due to
the N.C.O.'s who did all the preparation.
In the Easter holidays camp was held at R.A.F. St. Mawgan, in Cornwall.
A very enjoyable experience was had by the 24 N.C.O.'s and cadets who
attended the camp, which included a large amount of flying. Also during
the Easter holidays Sgt. Jones went to a "Star" camp at Little Rissington.
Two" B " gliding certificates were awarded to Cdts. Dagley and Tralls as
a result of training at R.A.F. Halton.
Many of the senior members of the Section are leaving this term and
it is hoped that new recruits will make up the numbers.
Moore has been our scorer throughout the season, and I should like to
thank him for his time, and very often his patience.
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CRICKET
FIRST ELEVEN
Captain: B. P. COLLINS
Secretary: P. E. PECK
. This season the team has played 14 games, of which six have been won.
three lost, and five drawn. Three games were stopped by rain, and three
more were cancelled.
The strength of the side has been in its bowling, the batting on most
occasions being very poor indeed. These facts are made clear by the
averages. Bullivant, in the last game of the season, claimed his fiftieth
wicket, a result of consistently accurate bowling. Clench, although worried
by a back injury later on in the season, nevertheless bowled fast and
furiously on all occasions. Bogdin has emerged as an effective, if not always
accurate, leg-break bowler, and has shown that the weakness of most school
sides is their inability to play good slow bowling.
In the batting, Bullivant has been the most consistent scorer; although
finishing the season with only a low average, he is nevertheless well ahead
of anybody else. Clench has not scored as many runs as were expected
of him earlier in the season, but has, on several occasions, scored runs
when they were very badly needed, notably 34 in 28 minutes against the
Head Master's Eleven. Peck has batted quite well, although, like Clench.
he has not made as many runs as were expected of him on his early season
form. The rest of the team have batted with varying success, and together
have scored but few runs, although each has, on occasion, got runs when
they were needed.
The fielding has been generally good but there is still much room for
improvement, especially in ground-fielding.
During the Easter holidays members of all Elevens put in some practice
in the Harrow School bowling shed. The members of the First Eleven
benefited much from this pre-season practice, but must realise that concentration is necessary in the nets If anything is to be gained from them.
Sudbury has now practically recovered from the mole-draining of last
year. The table has been perfect throughout the season.
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Bullivant, D. A.
Collins, B. P.
Clench, J.
Peck, P. E.
BAITING AVERAGES
No. of
Times
innings
not out
15
1
12
2
14
0
J5
J
15
Total
Runs
265
153
185
170
Average
18'91
15'30
13'21
12'14
BOWLING AVERAGES
Overs
Maidens Runs
Wickets Average
109'5
35
220
27
8 '14
Collins, B. P.
183'1
50
437
50
8'74
Bullivant, D. A.
149'4
30
374
34
Clench, J.
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RESULTS
v. BISHOPSHALT. Won by 22 runs. School 55. Bishopshalt 33 (Bullivant
8 for 22).
v. ST. MARYLEBONE G.S. Won by 48 nIllS. School 86 for 8 dec. (Bullivant
27, Collins 25). Marylebone G.S. 38 (Clench 8 for 15).
v. CHRIST'S COLLEGE. Drawn. Christ's College 185 for 7 dec. School
110 for 5 (Peck 37, Clench 24).
v. MERCERS'. Lost by 6 runs. Mercers' 88 (Bogdin 5 for 28). School 82
(Peck 27).
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V. ST. CLEMENT DANES.
Drawn. School 125 for 9 dec. (Bullivant 25). St.
Clement Danes 123 for 8.
v. HEAD MASTER'S ELEVEN. Drawn. School 107 (Clench 34, Leadbetter
24). Head Master's Eleven 73 for 7 (G. S.. Blyth, Esq., 46, F. W. Sibcy
15 not out).
v. CARDINAL VAUGHAN. Drawn. School 116 for 9 dec. (Collins 29 not out).
Cardinal Vaughan 73 for 6.
v. R.C.T.S. Won by 1 wicket. R.C.T.S. 65 (Bullivant 5 for 27, Collins 4
for 17). School 66 for 9.
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V. HARROW SCHOOL.
Won by 6 wickets. Harrow 100 (Collins 6 for 40).
School 101 for 4 (Leadbetter 32, Clench 27).
v. HARROW SCHOOL. Won by 4 wickets. Harrow 64 (Bullivant 7 for 30,
Bogdin 2 for 8). School 65 for 6 (Bullivant 24 not out).
v. HARROW C.C. Lost by 6 wickets. School 92. Harrow C.C. 93 for 4.
v. BERKHAMSTED. Lost by 5 runs. Berkhamsted 75 (Bullivant 4 for 8,
Collins 4 for 16). School 70 (Bullivant 31).
v. ST. BENEDICT'S. Drawn. School 148 (Bullivant 41). St. Benedict's 89
for 9.
v. J. A. MASSEY'S ELEVEN. Won by 16 runs. School 118 for 9 dec. J. A.
Massey's Eleven 102 (G. S. Blyth 41 retired).
Regular players: Bogdin, M., Bullivant, Clench, Collins, Leadbetter,
Moxon, Peck, Ritchie, Sexton, Williams, Wright.
SECOND ELEVEN
Captain.' D. A. HEMS
This season the Second Eleven has had a relatively unsuccessful time,
having so far not won a match. However, on three occasions the School
was in a winning position, only to see the match abandoned at its most
exciting moment, owing to rain. At the beginning of the season the batting
was not too good, as most of the team were new to the tense atmosphere
of school cricket. During the season, both batting and fielding have greatly
improved. The bowling has been reliable all the term; particular credit
is due to Rayner for his consistently good spells.
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RESULTS
v. BISHOPSHALT. Lost by I wicket. School 27. Bishopshalt 28 for 9
(Rayner 8 for 13, including hat-trick).
v. ST. MARYLEBONE GRAMMAR. Lost by 8 wickets. School 63. St. Marylebone Grammar 64 for 2.
v. CHRIST'S COLLEGE. Lost by 18 runs. Christ's College 83 (Raynel' 6 fOI'
19). School 65 (Hems 20).
v. MERCERS'. Lost by 23 runs. Mercers' 83 (Rayner 6 for 26). School 60.
v. ST. CLEMENT DANES. Lost by 3 wickets. School 50. St. Clement Danes
51 for 7 (Hare 2 fOI' 4).
v. HARROW THIRD ELEVEN. Lost by 108 runs. Harrow 135 for 6 dec.
School 27.
V. HARROW THTRD ELEVEN.
Lost by 7 wickets. School 66 for 9 dec.
Harrow 68 for 3.
Lost by 10 runs. School 53.
v. MERCHANT TAYLORS THIRD ELEVEN.
Merchant Taylors 63 (Jones 5 for 21, Hare 3 for 15).
v. HARROW COUNTY. School 64 (Crouch 16, Naik 16). Match abandoned.
v. HARROW WEALD. School 64. Harrow Weald 35 for 5. Match abandoned.
Regular team: Hems. Rayner, Hare, Cameron, Crouch, Clarke, Jones,
Watson, Sherrin. Routledge, Lowe. Also played: Smith, A. J., Bogdin, F.,
Freund, Buchanan, Bennett, Williams, 1., Ritchie, Leadbetter, Stapley, Udy,
Naik.
UNDER-FIFTEEN ELEVEN
CapTain: J. WILSON
The Under-fifteen Eleven have had rather a bad season, losing four and
drawing two.
The losses were mainly due to bad fielding and the collapse of the batting.
The team was from: Adams, Allsop, Capel. Graham, Griffiths, Hutson.
Maddern. Menzies, Paulton, Scantlebury. Scott, Swain, Udy. Watson, Wilson.
BOWLING AVERAGES
Overs Maidens
Runs
Wickets
Average
Das
16
4
35
8
4'4
Hunt
26
I
80
15
53
130gdin
19
5
33
5
66
Bennett
43
11
95
14
6'8
The I'egular scorcr has been C. J. Bennett.
UNDER-THIRTEEN ELEVEN
Captain: R. E. PERKS
The Under-thirteen Eleven have had a fairly good season, winning three
games and losing three. The fielding was sometimes slack but Montaguc
has been a good consistent fielder.
The mainstay of the batting was Williams, ably supported by Tickner
and Harwood. The bowling improved later in the season especially through
Barnett and Clarke.
RESULTS
v. M ARYLEBONE. Won by 6 wickets. Marylebone 61 (Perks 3 for II.
Tickner 3 for 28). School 62 for 4 (Perks 20, Will iams 17).
v. ALPHA. Lost by 4 runs. Alpha 58. School 54.
v. KINGS. Won by 48 runs. School 66 (Tickner 18). Kings 18.
v. ALPHA. Won by 10 wickets. Alpha 37 (Clarke 4 for 10). School 38
for no wicket.
v. QUAINTON. Lost by 10 wickets. School 20. Quain Ion 21 for no wicket.
v. WESTMINSTER. Lost by 6 wickets. School 90 for 6 dec. (Jackson 26).
Westminster 91 for 4.
UNDER-FOURTEEN ELEVEN
Captain: F. BOGDIN
The Under-fourteens have had a good season so far. with two matches
to play. They have won two, tied one, lost two and drawn one. Bad fielding
has influenced these results, but some good batting has made up for this.
RESULTS
v. M ARYLEBONE G.S. Won by 15 runs. School 9J (Hines 24. Das 13).
Marylebone G.S. 76 (Das 4 for 16, Hunt 3 for 13).
v. MERCERS'. Match tied. School 61 (Hines 25). Mercers' 61 (Bennett
4 for 17, Das 4 for 19, Bogdin 2 for 3).
v. ST. CLEMENT DANES. Lost by 6 wickets. School 52 (Stapley 13. Bogdin
11). St. Clement Danes 52 for 4 (Bennett 2 for 11).
v. R.CT.S. Won by 1 wicket. R.CT.S. 70 (Hunt 5 for 15, Bennett 3 for
20, Bogdin 2 for II). School 71 for 9 (Bennett 29, Bogdin 13).
v. FRAYS COLLEGE. Draw (match abandoned). School 118 for 3 dec.
(Freund 63, Bogdin 36). Frays College 14 for 1.
v. FRAYS COLLEGE. Lost by 17 runs. Frays College 67 (Bennett 3 for 18.
Hunt 5 for 33, Stapley 2 for 5). School 50 (Stapley 13, Freund 12).
Regular team: Bennett," Stapley,* Hines.* Das. Bogdin.* Thompson.
Freund,* Hunt,* Pullen, Charles, Thomson. Also played: Griffiths. Wilson.
Tickner. Perks.
*Under-fourteen Eleven Colours.
BATTING AVERAGES
Innings
Freund
Hines
Bogdin
Stapley
...
6
6
6
6
Not
out
a
I
a
I
Highest
score
63
25
36
13
Rllns
99
70
66
45
Al'erage
16'5
14'0
II . 0
9'0
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ATHLETICS
Captain: M. BOGDIN
THE ANNUAL SCHOOL SPORTS
Once again we were blessed with fine weather for this occasion. Although
no records were broken many fine performances have been put up by both
Juniors and Seniors alike. The two records that were broken this year werc
both by Juniors. Sharp, who has had a meteoric rise to fame this season.
has run exceedingly well and in the Inter-Schools match broke thc Undersixteen 220 yards record with a time of 25'0 seconds. Charles, another
Junior of promise, broke the discus record with 95 feet. Although the
results against other schools were not very promising, next year should bl'ing
more success as many of the present team will still be at School.
The House Cup this year went to East House who defeated North,
holders for the last four years, in a vel'y exciting battle. Whereas East
were strong all round North were only good in the Senior events. The best
performance of the day was put up by Bell who, only just sixteen, won
the Sen ior 100 yards in 10' 6 seconds. For his performances this season
he has been awarded his full colours. Half colours have been awar'ded to
Sharp, Murdock, Leadbetter, Watkins, Milsom, Hawkins and Case.
Next
year it is hoped to start some Juniors hurdling, and give field event training
in the field in an effort to raise our athletics to a high standard.
In conclusion I should like sincerely to thank the recorders, Sleigh. D. J.
Manville and Rayner. who have done an enormous amount of work behind
the scenes preparing the athletics. They have given up much valuable
time to do a vital job of work.
INTER-SCHOOLS TROPHY AT ALPERTON
The School finished fifth out of eight schools this year at Alperton. They
were only able to muster 38 points. However, it is of note that the Juniors
were second, scoring 20 of those 38 points in many fewer events. Bell won
the Junior' 100 yards in 11'6 seconds. and Sharp won the 220.yards in 25
seconds-a new School record. Before he had recovered from this he ran
third in the 440 yards in 60'1 seconds-well below his best. The best
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performance of the Seniors was that of Carr who ran third in the mile in
a personal best time.
SCHOOL v. BEETLERS
We were resoundingly beaten by the Harrow School Beetlers this year.
However, Sharp, a Junior, won the Senior 440 yards in 56' 7 seconds, a very
good performance. Bogdin won the long jump with 19 ft. 10 in. and Carr
ran third in the half mile. Sharp also ran third in a very fast 100 yards.
SCHOOL v. OLD BOYS
Similarly, we lost to a strong Old Boys' team which had in its side eight
previous record holders. Considering the state of the track and the rain,
some astonishing performances were put up. Humphries won the 100 yards
in 10' 4 seconds and cleared 22 feet in the long jump. Sharp ran second
to Fensome in the 440 yards and won the second string 100 yards in II' 2
seconds. Carr ran well to win a rather slow 880 yards in 2 minutes 16
seconds.
RESULTS OF EVENTS HELD ON SPORTS DAY
100 Yards:
Under 12-1-: 1st, Hodge; 2nd, Knight; 3rd, Davidson.
Time 14' 0 secs.
Under 14: 1st, Field; 2nd, Nattress; 3rd. Rose.
Time] 2' 5 secs.
Over 16: 1st, Bell; 2nd, Carr; 3rd, Bogdin.
Time 10' 7 secs.
Under 16: 1st, Sharp; 2nd, Elliot; 3rd, Harris.
Time 11 . I secs.
High Jump:
Over 16: 1st (tie), Bogdin. Murdock; 3rd, Swain.
Height 4ft. 11 in.
Putting the Weight:
1st, Searle; 2nd, Gladstone; 3rd, Bullivant.
Distance 33ft. 1in.
Two-Lap Relay:
Under 14: 1st, East; 2nd, West; 3rd, South.
Under 12t: Ist, North; 2nd, East; 3rd. South.
Under 16: 1st, East; 2nd, North; 3rd, West.
One-Lap Relay:
Over 16: 1st, East; 2nd, North; 3rd, West.
Throwing the Javelin:
1st, Bogdin; 2nd, Murdock; 3rd, Frampton.
Distance I J 2ft. 9in.
Long Jump:
Under 16: 1st, East; 2nd, North; 3rd. West.
Over 16: 1st, Bogdin; 2nd, Helbrough; 3rd (tie), Leadbetter, Wetherly.
Four-Lap Relay:
Under 14: 1st, South; 2nd, West; 3rd, East.
Under 16: 1st, East; 2nd, North; 3rd, South.
Two-Lap Relay:
Over 16: 1st, North; 2nd, West; 3rd, East.
High Jump:
Under 16: 1st, East; 2nd, South; 3rd. West.
Throwing the Discus:
1st, Collins; 2nd, TraIls; 3rd. Gladstone.
Distance 101ft. 5in.
120 Yards Hurdles:
1st, Murdock; 2nd, Watson.
Half-Mile Team Race:
1st, North; 2nd, South; 3rd, West.
Mile Team Race:
Ist, East; 2nd, South; 3rd, North.
WINNERS OF CUPS
Inter-House Challenge Cup
Inter-House Mile Cup
Senior Challenge Cup
Middle Challenge Cup
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East
East
Carr
Sharp
Junior Challenge Cup
100 Yards Cup
440 Yards Cup
880 Yards Cup
Mile Cup
Hurdles Cup ...
High Jump Cup
Long Jump Cup
Discus Cup
Javelin Cup
Under 12-!- Challenge Cup
Field
Bell
Sharp
Carr
Carr
Murdock
Case
Bogdin
Collins
Bogdin
Knight
RESULTS OF EVENTS HELD BEFORE SPORTS DAY
220 Yards:
Under 12t: 1st, Knight; 2nd, Davis; 3rd, Bennett.
Time 34' 0 secs.
Under 14: Ist, Field; 2nd, Rose; 3rd, Myatt.
Time 30' 9 secs.
Under 16: 1st, Sharpe; 2nd, Elliot; 3rd, Harris.
Time 25' 7 secs.
Over 16: 1st, Bell; 2nd, Bodgin; 3rd, Carr.
Time 25' 8 secs.
440 Yards:
Under 14: 1st, Fulljames; 2nd, Nattress; 3rd, Rose.
Time 65' 8 secs.
Under 16: Ist, Sharpe; 2nd, Charles; 3rd, Elliot.
Time 56' 1 secs.
Over 16: 1st, Carr; 2nd, Bell; 3rd, Murdock.
Time 56' 8 secs.
880 Yards:
Under 16: 1st, Charles; 2nd, Elliot; 3rd, Heryt. Time 2 m. 23' 0 secs.
Over 16: 1st, Carr; 2nd, Hawkins; 3rd, Milsom.
Time 2 m. 11' 6 secs.
Senior Mile:
1st, Carr; 2nd, Milsom; 3rd, Hawkins.
Time 4 m. 58'0 secs.
Senior Hurdles:
] st, Murdock; 2nd, Leadbetter'.
Time 20' 5 secs.
High Jump:
Under 16: 1st, Swain; 2nd, Sharpe; 3rd, Charles.
Height 4ft. lOin.
Under 14: 1st, Knight; 2nd, Harwood; 3rd, Marmoy.
Height 4ft. 6in.
Over 16: 1st, Case; 2nd, Murdock; 3rd, Carr.
Height 5ft. Oin.
Long Jump:
Under 16: I st, Sharpe; 2nd, Griffiths; 3rd, Charles.
Distance 16ft. 4in.
Under 14: 1st, Bridge; 2nd, Harwood; 3rd, Nattress. Distance 14ft. lin.
Over 16: 1st, Carr; 2nd, Case; 3rd, Helbrough.
Distance 16ft. 8tin.
BADMINTON CLUB
Secretary an.d Treasurer: D. S. REEVES
This term has been unique in the history of the Club in that it is the
first summer term during which lunch-hour practices have been held. It
was hoped that a match against another school would be played this term,
but the Secretary found, to his great embarrassment, that normal people
do not play badminton during the summer. Two matches are to be arranged.
and played early next term. We will then be able to reap the rewards of
our sweated toil in the summer's heat and, by our "flying start," maintain
the Club's unbeaten record.
I am happy to report that the Club's financial position is sound and, that
there should be a number of vacancies for new members next term.
GYM. CLUB
Chairman. : G. G. WEEDON, ESQ.
Captain: P. E. PECK
The Club has progressed quite well this term, especially in the Junior
and Middle School sections. Much hard work has been put in, and many
boys have given up their spare time to attend rehearsals and practices.
A group of gymnasts gave a very good display at St. Mary's Fete on
June 2nd, which was appreciated very much by everyone there.
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PROMOTION NIGHT-MARE
1 had really hoped to be promoted sufficiently high 10 get out of it this
year. However, as I traversed the Hill at the head of a be-uniformed
straggle, it seemed that the hour of trial was once more at hand.
My House platoon wafted gently on to the parade ground and we made
a bee-line fOI' he who was to inspect us. The next hazard T had to negotiate
was how to approach him. I was all for marching diagonally, but the
platoon, who would have to execute this manoeuvre, assured me that this
was just not done. A long and bitter argument ensued and after executing
a 90' starboard turn we finally shuffled to a standstill in front of him. I
was just indulging in a bit of self-congratulation, when the right marker
protested that he was now situated on the extreme left of the rear rank and
the one who now occupied the right marker's position said that on no
account would he go out there all by himself. Two solutions now presented
themselves to me-either to order the inspecting officer round to the back,
or to get on parade backwards. However, speculation was cut short by his
cool request for us to perform our voluntary movement. That such a thing
was required was news to us. After a brief consultation the platoon decided
that" hose march" would be the best one to do impromptu. The effect
was spectacular when 1 called in a loud, clear and confident voice" Hose
march." I had anticipated some form of aquatic display. Imagine my
surprise therefore when the platoon split up into as many sections as there
were members and all proceeded in different directions. When I had once
again assembled my little flock the inspecting corporal informed me that it
was" Close march, left or roit, number of pices to be stipulited by platoon
commander." The major blot on our escutcheon was when I gave" Quick
march" and we were at "Present Arms." The platoon coped admirably
with this situation, proceeding across the parade ground in a series of crosslegged hops.
I gazed distractedly at the series of circular movements made by the
corporal's pen on the paper, and looked up in time to see my platoon disappearing over the bank at the extreme edge of the parade ground. Would
I achieve three chevrons and a crown in time for next year?
STATISTICS
The following data may be of interest to any of the members of a wellknown organisation. They are the stark facts of reality and are ·accurate
as far as the statistician has been allowed, by his somewhat limited mathematical abilities.
This term there have been:
Twelve Thursday parades at which the total distance marched by the
whole corps has been 100 miles per Thursday;
Thirteen Gurney Shield extra parades at which the aggregate total of
miles marched has been 200 per week;
The Annual Inspection plus two practices at four miles per time per
cadet = 2,400 miles;
The Gurney Shield drill day, which took 800 miles.
Thus the aggregate total marched by the whole c.c.F. this summer term
is 7,000 miles (from London to Capetown).
Assuming that an average uniform is pressed four times pel' term, fOUl'
miles (approx.) of crease has been pressed this term.
The area of webbing blancoed this term has been 5,000 square feet.
Total time spent on C.c.F. this term is I year, I month and a few days.
A thickness of 20 feet of stud has been worn away during the term.
J. P.
SLEIGH,
VIA.
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"THE PHiLOSOPHY SOCIETY"
Motto: "We'I'e formed this new society, what'li
finish the work of Aristotle."
The recent epidemic of bores (they call themselves philosophers) in the
Upper School has compelled us to found yet another School Society, as
being the only known and proven method of exterminating interest in the
subject concerned. The project met with immediate success when the first
meeting was called in which the officers were to be elected. The foundersponsor-member of the Society unanimously elected himself President,
Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.
At the first open meeting of the term we were to debate the motion ,. That
we are not really here at all." Arguments were unnecessary as the attendance proved the point immediately. All who attended will, I am sureOh! of course, none did . . . .
Later in the term we were greatly honoured to have as our guest speaker
Mr. S. G. Thyble, the former all-round sportsman who, on finding that
competitive sport no longer held competition for him, turned philosopher.
After considerable reminiscence on the better times that he had seen, he
came to the substance of his present occupation, that of criticising anything
and everything that came his way; he then gave a practical demonstration
on the Secretary, who happened to be the only member present, and tore
his character to shreds in a vaguely familiar way. He explained the low
attendance at this talk by stating that" The Great are rarely popular." All
but one who attended this meeting enjoyed it immensely.
The Secretary must congratulate himself on the singular attendance at all
meetings. Next term I propose to hold a debate that" This house believes
that Persil washes whiter."
D. J.
SLEIGH.
LVl.
THE PROPHET
Raymond Preston looked through his telescope for the last time. It was
not a large telescope, but it was one of his dearest possessions. He wished
he could take it with him, .but he knew that it would have to stay in the little
glass-roofed shed, where he spent most of his evenings watching the sky.
He was a keen astronomer, if only an amateur one. It was a clear warm
night, and Venus shone brightly in the circle of sky that he saw through
the telescope. Looking at the distant point of light he felt suddenly lonelyand not only lonely, but homesick. He had stayed on Venus for two Earth
years, and had come to love the planet and its kind, friendly inhabitants.
He went out into the garden and walked slowly up to the house. Inside,
he packed a few belongings in a suitcase, went outside again and sat on a
low garden wall to wait, remembering the first time he had encountered
the Venusians. Early one morning. while the grass was still wet and the
sun was just rising, a small air-scout ship (Preston never called them" flying
saucers" now) had landed in the open country near his house. A panel
slid silently open in the side of its control dome, and a figure stepped out
on to the smooth" saucer" that had given the craft their name. Preston
stood spellbound. Here was something that he had longed to see for years.
He had written books about them, lectlll'ed and broadcast aboLlt them.
They had been his special study for twenty years, while people had laughed
at him and his theories. Somehow Preston knew that this strange ship had
come for him. The figure beckoned. He ran towards it. Nobody saw
~im but a young farm-hand on the hillside, who watched him reach the
ship, climb on to it and go inside. The panel closed, and the ship rose
silently into the air, gathered speed and disappeared from sight.
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The farm-hand who saw this happen had always been thought simple,
and when he told his story it led to his being put quietly away "for his
own good," and nobody thought any more about it. But Preston had been
taken to Venus. He was extremely happy for two years in a world that
was everything the Earth had tried to become and hadn't-rio war, no
disease, no poverty. The Venusians had put their scientific knowledge to
good use. They were appalled by his description of life on the Earth.
Actually, they had heard of Preston through his broadcasts, which they
had picked up, and had brought him to Venus so that he might act as an
ambassador between the planets. But now they realised that contact with
the earth would be disastrous; there could be no peaceful co-existence.
One day Preston was told that the Earthmen were preparing their moon
rocket for take off. "They must not fly off into space yet," said the
Venusians. "Not for years will they be ready to leave the Earth. If
they reach the Moon, they will fly off in time to other planets. And they
will never be satisfied until they have treated them as they have treated the
Earth-conquest, destruction, and so on. You, Preston, must keep them
on the Earth."
"How?"
"We will take you there immediately. We don't know anything about
their weapons, and we have none of our own, but there must be some way
in which you can destroy the ship."
He landed on the Earth one night. The Venusians promised to return in
four weeks, during which their giant cruiser would remain out of sight on
the other side of the Moon. He made his way to the site where the rocket
was being prepared. Although it was strongly guarded, there was no
defence against air attack. Since the project had the support of every
nation on Earth, heavy defences were not thought necessary.
Little is known of Preston's activities during these four weeks. He was
an ingenious man, and although he disliked his task he knew it was necessary. His preparations involved a helicopter, high explosive and a great
deal of dangerous work on the fuel stores near the rocket. And on the
night before the take-off was due to take place the whole launching site
was completely wiped out by an explosion.
As he sat waiting for the ship, Preston wondered how long it would be
before another rocket could be built. Probably not in his life-time. A dark
shape moved silently down towards him and he rose to meet the ship that
had come to carry him-home-to Venus.
D.
EXIT HARGREAYES
GREATREX,
lVA.
I
Henry Hargreaves was a genius. He and his wife lived alone in a small
house which was part of his research establishment, and which it was almost
impossible to visit. One morning he gave his wife a demonstration of
Hargreaves I, the device on which he had been working for some years.
She was sitting and watching the television when suddenly a new sound
came to her ears. Turning round she saw her husband at the door, beaming
at her, while behind him walked a black cube about four feet high. It had
various doors in the sides, from which protruded rubber-covered grabs. In
the centre were two holes, and within them winking lights.
"Whatever is it?" she asked, when she had recovered from her first
shock.
" Hargreaves I," replied her happy husband. "He will do all household
jobs for you from now on." And he went on to explain the possibilities of
his new robot. His wife was, from the first, more alarmed than overjoyed
at tbe prospect of this electronic char. "I have designed him so that he
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can understand our orders, but he won't speak until spoken to. 1 don't
think he will pick up any of our habits, but of course I haven't been able
to test him under working conditions. Give me the paper."
Mrs. Hargreaves was just about to be the dutiful wife, when Hargreaves I
moved courteously in front of her, picked up the paper and handed it to
her husband. "You see?" said Mr. Hargreaves. Mrs. Hargreaves wasn't
quite sure that she did.
However, Hargy became an accepted part of the household, and while
Mr. Hargreaves busied himself with designing of Hargreaves II, he fussed
around on his rubber rollers and generally made himself useful.
One day, Mrs. Hargreaves came back from shopping to find a bunch of
flowers in the hall. This surprised her, because her husband was a busy
man and never had time for such gestures. When he came in to lunch she
thanked him.
"Flowers?" he said. "What flowers? I don't know anything about them.
U must have been Hargy. Was it, Hargy?"
"Yes," said the robot, in a voice that seemed to Mrs. Hargreaves to be
slightly less metallic than usual. Flowers came often after that, and the
perturbed recipient used to thank Hargy by patting his off-side antennae,
which he seemed to like. "Nonsense," said Mr. Hargreaves, on being
informed of this. "He's only a lump of metal. I built him. I ought to
know."
A few days later, as Mrs. Hargreaves came in from the garden, Hargy
met her with a huge bunch of roses, gave them to her, and told her that he
loved her. At that moment Mr. Hargreaves walked in from his workshop.
Mrs. Hargreaves now does her own chores, while Mr. Hargreaves runs
the most successful watch and clock repair business in the country.
M.
I
BRIGHT, 4A.
WAS ALONE
Lo! Where Mephistoples comes from gaping Hell,
Entices me away from all I know is right.
I strive, I strain, resist with all my might,
A clash of wills; a roll of drumming sounds the knell.
It is in vain-I fall; my damned soul I sell.
Dishonour comes upon my house, I lose the fight
And eagerly clutch forward, keeping out of sight.
o shame! It's not my turn and-yet I ring the bell!
M. BOGDIN, MVl.
SUMMER STORM
The noon-day sky is black on the horizon.
A cool wind makes the heavy rain-clouds race;
Gliding and changing shape, they roll more swiftly,
To hide the doomed sun's burning, yellow face.
He bravely fights the battle for a moment
His light shines dimly as the first clouds pass,
And then is gone. The sky grows dark and stormy
And heavy rain-drops fall on parched, dry grass.
The dry earth fills with water, and the cracks close.
The flowers grow stronger, and the grass more green.
And when the clouds have gone, the air is fresher:
The sun shines down upon a brighter scene.
D,
GREATREX, IVA.
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OLD LYONIANS
R. P. Jackson passed 43rd out of Sandhurst, and is commissioned into
the Royal Engincers.
C. G. Crocker is commissioncd inlo the Royal Artillery.
A. I. Gregory, National Scrvice.in the Intelligence Corps.
C. Woodbridge, National Service R.A.O.C., for whom he is playing
cricket.
R. C. Harrison, Wireless Operator on the Blue Funnel Line.
R. F. Allen, Senior County Award to the College of Estate Management.
B. H. Plummer has completed his degree at Swansea University College
and returns there for a year as a research studen t.
R. G. N. Barris is also going to Swansea University College.
J. Bolling passed his B.Sc. at Reading University.
" FIFTY YEARS ON"
After the end of the summer term a gathering was arranged of Old
Lyonians who had left the School before 1905. Seventeen members were
able to accept the invitation of the Head Master and Mrs. Campbell, and
they met in the Red House for tea on July 28th.
As well as senior members of the Staff there were present Mr. 1. E. K.
Clarke representing the Committee of Management and the Old Lyonians'
Association, the Vicar of Harrow, Mr. O. A. Le Beau, Colonel W. Wilson.
Mr. H. Parker and the present Head of the School, M. P. Burrell.
This is the first gathering of its kind which has been arranged, and Old
Lyonians had travelled from as far afield as Sussex and Essex to be present
and a letter was also read from Gordon Neale who lives in Epping, New
South Wales, and who left in 1902. He had heard of the proposed meeting
in the Harrow Observer which he receives regularly.
There was naturally much interesting discussion" of the great days in
the distance enchanted." School groups and copies of THE LYON IAN were
examined and discussed in the Library. It was pointed out that the Head
of the School who has just left would have to wait until the year' 2006
before he is invited to a similar gathering at the School.
A list of those who were able to be present with the dates on which they
left is given below. The Head Master is anxious to arrange another meeting
for those who were unable to be present on a Saturday in October, and will
be most grateful if the names and addresses of Old Lyonians who left before
1905 could be sent to him at the School so that invitations may be issued.
Burcham, H. J.
Bartlett, R. J.
Phippard, H.
Bishop, P. B.
Lush, W. E.
Morton, G.
Clench, R. W.
James, W. H.
Hall, F. W ....
Rackham, A. C.
Sir H. Turner
Rayner, E. A.
Bartlett, T. L.
Bartley, R. T.
Haywood, S. A.
Boreham, A. L.
Hutchings, G. W. C.
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1902
1903
1904
1905
1905
1905
1907
1908
The following items of news about Old Lyonians have been received:
A. B. Howe. assistant director of research, B.B.C.. received the O.B.E. III
the Birthday Honours.
H. J. Cook has been appointed to the post of Deputy Clerk to the Justices
at Harrow and Hendon Courts.
J. Christie gained an Upper Second in Pt. 2 of the Natural Science Tripos
(Metallurgy) and has been awarded a " Shell" scholarship of £400 and fees
for one year at University College, London.
D. Davidson is now Conservator of Forests in Cyprus.
I. Ross gained First Class Honours in B.Sc. (Engineering) at Manchester
U niversi ty.
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Several Old Lyonians have asked whether it would be possible to receive
THE LYONIAN regularly. The Head Master has arranged that for a yearly
subscription of lOs. his Secretary will forward the magazine to any address.
OLD LYONIAN ASSOCIATION
Since we wrote our last notes on the activities of the Association we have
enjoyed a very pleasant May and a very damp June and July. Perhaps the
most unfortunate result of the dampness was the abandonment of all our
cricket matches on Association Day. This was, of course, a disappointment,
as we all look forward to Association Day as one of the happiest occasions
in the calendar. But, although all the matches were washed out, the day was
not completely spoiled as we were all able to spend an enjoyable afternoon
at the School, thanks to the hospitality of Mr. Campbell and the Staff. The
Red House was open for inspection and we were all most impressed by this
charming building and garden which the School has acquired. The contrast
between the new First Form rooms and the old cloisters, which traditionally
used to house the First Forms prior to 1930, was quite a revelation to some
of the older Old Boys.
The cricket season is. well under way and both sides have enjoyed a
successful season to date. Several members of the School First Eleven
have played for us already and we look forward to their help during the
holidays.
We have held two very successful dances this summer. Our floor and hall
have, perhaps, seen better days, but still stand up to some quite severe
treatment when called upon.
The Tennis Club does not appear to have as many players on the courts
as last season, but is having a successful time. In the D'Abernon Cup
(the Public Schools Old Boys' Cup) the team beat Old Merchant Taylors by
eight matches to one in the first round, and in the second round they defeated
Old Harrovians by five matches to four. In the third round they meet Old
Carthusians, who won the Cup last year. In both matches tennis of a
very high standard was played and it is hoped that with a tennis court at the
Red House available for the School this standard will be maintained by a
steady flow of recruits.
May we close these notes by asking all School leavers this summer to
come along to join in the various activities of the Association. We have a
wide range of activities. an excellent ground and other very adequate
I·acilities. Please don't hesitate. You will be made very welcome.
J. R P.
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