Fosterian Magazine 1959 - Old Fosterians and Lord Digby's Old Girls

2is paid in the Old Boys' Notes. Upon his retirement Mr. Lushwas presented by the boys with a garden seat and by past andpresent teaching staff with a voucher for horticultural purchases.Mr. and Mrs. Lush are now living at Eastbourne in a retirementwhich we sincerely trust will be long, healthy and happy.[1n a recent letter Mr. Lush has written to say how much he andhis family have appreciated the kindness of the boys in presentingthem with " such a splendid garden seat." They have made verygood use of it this summer and it has been greatly admired bynumerous friends. He says that it will give tremendous pleasureto Mrs. Lush and himself if any boy can pay them a visit. Failingthis he suggests a letter ; the ones which he has already receivedhave been read and re-read. Ed.:Mr. J. G. Sugden, M.A., A.R.e.M., was appointed to succeedMr. Lush as Headmaster in the Summer Term. Mr. Sugden waseducated at Radley and Magdalene College, Cambridge, where hetook an Honours Degree in History. During the war he servedfor 5-t years with the RoyaJ Signals in England, India and Ceylon.Before coming to Sherborne he taught at Bilton Grange PreparatorySchool and The King's School, Canterbury. Mr. Sugden is married,with two young sons, and to him and Mrs. Sugden we extend awarm welcome, and hope that they will be very happy here.Mr. Hesketh left at the end of the Christmas Term. He hadbeen with us since Mr. Welcher's retirement in 1956. Mr. Heskethhas joined the Health Physics Division, Atomic Energy ResearchEstablishment, Harwell. We send Mr. and Mrs. Hesketh our bestwishes and hope that they will enjoy better health in Berkshire.We are by no means certain that there will be the same scope forMr. Hesketh's favourite pastime in his new home for it wouldseem that the new belfries of Harlow are rather short of specimens!During the Spring Term Col. F. M. Hill, C.D.E., M.A. , late RoyalEngineers, taught physics and , as a temporary measure, Mr.Blythman took over the chemistry. Our new chemistry master,Mr. R. C. Seeley, M.SC., took up his duties at the beginning of theSummer Term. He has held teaching appointments in the Universityof Khartoum and at Wye College (University of London). Wesincerely hope that he will enjoy his work with us, and that he andMrs. Seeley will be happy in Sherborne.M. Louis Loncle has spent a year helping in our French departmentand that of Lord Digby's School. He assures us that it hasbeen a very happy one and says that he will be returning to Sherborneafter his military service. We would like to thank M. Loncle forall his help.We welcome M. Yvonnick Chantrel and trust that he will havea pleasant year with us.3We congratulate M. D. Bishop, J. C. Fowles and P. J. Staiueron being awarded Dorset County Major Scholarships. Stainer alsogained a civilian scholarship to the Royal Military College ofScience at Shriven ham.P. J. Perry, Clare College, Cambridge, has gained first-classhonours in Part n. of the Geographical Tripos, having alreadyreceived a first in Part I. Our heartiest congratulations and bestwishes for the future.Mr. Carl Dolmetsch and Mr. Joseph Saxby, assisted by Dr.Reginald Johnson, paid us their third visit on Thursday, 9th October.They produced an entirely new programme, which helped todemonstrate not only their skill on the many instruments theybrought, but also the beauty of the ancient music they interpreted.An unusual feature in the programme was the introduction ofsome contemporary music written specially for the harpsichord ;that this is possible is a proof of the success of the Dolmetschfamily in rehabilitating the instruments which, for various and notalways convincing reasons, had fallen into disuse and neglect.(A.P.)On December 2nd some thirty members of the school wereprivileged to see a performance of .• Le Malade Imaginaire" byMoliere given by La Troupe Fran9aise at Sherbome School.Although, naturally, the rapidly spoken dialogue was for many ratherdifficult to follow, the vigour and clarity of the acting pointed theplot most effectively. Particularly was it delightful to enjoy oncemore the brilliant acting of Miss Pamela Stirling in the role ofToinette, the impudent, scheming but essentially warm-heartedmaid. She was supported by an excellent team and the wholeeffect was most enjoyable. We thank Sherborne School for enablingus to see this play and trust that we shall again be invited to witnessfuture performances by this fine company of players. (E.H.)Our Christmas Party was an outstanding success. Over eightyFosterians and Digbians were present together with Mr. and Mrs.Lush, Miss Thomson, and members of the staffs of the two schools.Seven members of the Sixth Form attended a conference atDinton on 15th and 16th March. The theme was" 1s Christianitya practical proposition? "The Commoners' Society sponsored several films during the yearand also ran the Tennis CLub in the Summer Term. This sportproved even more popular this year and the club had a membershipof over one hundred.Miss Lucy Vincent (oboe) and Miss Betty Mills (flute), membersof the orchestra of the Royal Ballet, Covent Garden , gave a recitalin the School on 11th May. They were accompanied on thepiano by Or. 10hnson, Music Organiser for Dorset.

4A number of societies-choral, geographical, scientific, photographic,literary and dramatic, arts and crafts- came into beingduring the Summer Term. The response was good, and an accountof their activities will be given in our next issue.This Summer's glorious weather was enjoyed by swimmer andlearner alike. In all, 78 tests were passed. A few seasons agothe number was well over one hundred. In the senior part of theSchool there were only ten boys who had not passed a single testby the end of this summer term. The remaining 76 boys hadpassed 205 tests before this season's swimming began but theyonly passed 20 additional tests during this summer. ft may seem,therefore, that saturation point has been reached in the seniorschool but this is not true; far too many boys, having once passedtheir third test and secured the privilege of bathing in the deep end,are disinclined to take any further tests. Here would appear toexist a useful source of house points which house captains couldprofitably tap next year.(A .C.)Prefects and Sub-Prefects, 1958-59. Prefects-M. D. Bishop (Head Boy), R. J. Smith (Senior Prefect), P. J. Stamer, J. C. Fowles.SlIb-Prefects-J. C. Hurrell, P. F. Pilman, D. K. Chanl. D. J. Evans, A . .I.Thacker, M. J. Dunk.Leading Fonn Positions, 1958--59. Va 1. Gillham ii 2. Calderhead 3. Green, R. A. Vb l. Fryer i 2. Wigmore 3. Gould IV I. Park 2. Marshal! 3. ThompsonIII 1. Curran 2. Blackwell 3. Denningn I. Stone 2. Fish 3. LaceyI l. Evans 2. Elliott 3. MullettThe Form Cup and the Cup for Physical Training were awarded asfollows ;­Autumn Term Form Cup--Form I P.T. Cup-Form IVEaster Term Form Cup-Form VI P.T. Cup-Form J\Summer Term Form Cup-Form I P.T. Cup-Form 11The following collections were made during the year ;­Save the Children Fund-£38 J8s. 6d. Earl Haig's Fund-£4 Os. Od. The Dorset Blind (Founders' Day Collection)-£IO Os. 9d. School Year 1959-60 (AI! dales arc inclusive) Autumn Term Wednesday, 16lh Seplember- -·Tuesday, 22nd December. Half-termMonday, 2nd November-Friday, 6th November. Christmas Holidays Wednesday, 23rd December-Monday, IlIh January. Spring Term Tuesday, 12th January-Wednesday, 6th April. Half-termMonday, 22nd February-Tuesday, 23rd February. Easter Holidays Thursday, 7th April-Monday, 25th April. Summer Term Tuesday, 26th April-Thursday, 28th July. Half-termFriday, 3rd June-Tuesday, 7th June. Summer Holidays Friday, 29th July-Tuesday. 13th September. 5VALETEChristmas, 1958Form VIbFarrell, V.l. (A) '52- 58, G.C.E.-O level-Eng. Lang., Eng. Lit.,Fre., Geog., Hist., Maths.Hodges, F.R. (B) '54---58, G.C.E.-O level-Maths., Geog.,Phys., Wdwk., Chem., Eng. Lit.Form VaPerkins, T.R. (A) '54-58, G.C.E.- O level-Maths., Art, Fre.,Eng. Lang., Hist., Geog., C.C.F.Form VbCreed, R.l. (8) '53- 54, '55- 58, G.C.E.-O level-Maths.,Phys. with Chem., Art, Eng. Lang., Wdwk., 1st XI Football Colours'58, Under 14 Cricket Colours '55, Discus Record '57, Under 15Shot Record '57, Victor Ludorum '56, '57, Sgt. C.C.F., Cert. A'58.Hodge, R. (D) '54-58, C.C.F.Easter, 1959Form IVBailey, R.D. (D) '55-59, C.C.F.Summer, 1959Form VIaBishop, M.D. (B) '50-59, Head Boy '58, House Captain '58,Dorset County Major Scholarship '59, G.C.E.-A level-Maths.,Scholarship Maths., Further Maths., Phys. 0 level-Eng. Lang"Fre., Geog., Lat., Maths., Add. Maths., Gen. Sci" Sir GeorgePragnell Prize '59, 1st XI Cricket Colours '59, Paulley Medal '58,C.S.M., C.C.F., Cert. A '55.Cuff, EJ. (D) '52-59, G.C.E.-A level- Maths. 0 level­Maths., Gen. Sci., Lat., Fre., Eng. Lang., Eng. Lit., Add. Maths.,Chem., Gen. Paper, LjCpl. C.C.F., Cert. A '57.Fowles, l.C. (A) '52- 59, Head Boarder '57-59, Prefect '58,House Captain '57-59, Sub-Prefect '57, Dorset County MajorScholarship '59, G.C.E.- A level-Maths. (Distinction), ScholarshipMaths. (Distinction), Further Maths., Phys., Chem. 0 level­Maths., Add. Maths., Eng. Lang., Eng. Lit., Art, Gen. Sci., Geog.,Fre., Lat., Gen. Paper, Cpl. C.C.F., Cert. A '57.Hurrell, l .C. (A) '52-59, Sub-Prefect '58, G.C.E.-A level­Hist., Eng. 0 level-Hist., Eng. Lang., Eng. Lit., Lat., Fre., Maths.,Gen. Sci., Gen. Paper, CpJ. C.C.F., Cert. A '58.Pitman, P.F. (D) '52-59, Sub-Prefect '58, G.C.E.-O level­Gen. Paper, Eng. Lang., Eng. Lit., Eng., Music, Hist., Geog.,Maths., 1st XI Football Colours '55-58, Under 14 FootballColours '54, Ist XI Cricket Colours '55-58, Under 14 CricketColours '54, Captain of Cricket '59, Captain of Football '58,L/Cpl. C.C.F., Cert. A '57,

6Smith, R.J . (D) '51-59, Prefect '58, House Captain '58, Sub­Prefect '57, G.C.E.- O level- Fre., Maths., Add. Maths., Lat.,Hist., Eng. Lang., Eng. Lit., Gen. Paper, Sgt. C.C.F., Cert. A '57.Stainer, P.J. (B) '51-59, Prefect '58, Dorset County MajorScholarship '59, Royal Military College Scholarship '59, G.C.E.­A level-Chem., Scholarship Chem., Maths., Phys. 0 level­Maths., Gen. Sci., Add. Maths., Eng. Lit., Eng. Lang., Geog.,Lat., Fre., Gen. Paper, Secretary of Dramatic Society, HeadLibrarian.Form VIbChant, D.K. CA) '52-59, House Captain '58, Sub-Prefect '58,G.C.E.- O level-Geog., Art, Wdwk., Maths., Hist.., Dorset CrossCountry '57, ' 58, '59, 1st North Dorset, 1st Dorset, 3rd S.W.England Cross Country '59, 880 yds. School Record '59, DorsetAthletics '58-59, Dorset County Record Mile '59 C4 mins. 43secs.).Guppy, J.R. CD) '52- 59, G.C.E.-O level- Fre., Maths., Gen.Sci., Eng. Lang., Add. Maths.Form VaDurrant, D.J.S. CD) '53- 59, G.C.E.-O level-Maths., Eng.Lang., Geog., Dorset Cross-Country Team '58, Minor c.c., Juniorc.c. and Mile Records, 1st Senior c.c. '58-59, 1st Junior c.c.'55-56, C.C.F., Cert. A '59.Eyres, C.J.E. CB) '53- 59, G .C.E.-O level- Maths., Geog. , Fre.,Phys., Chem.Lennon, P.c. CA) '56-59, G.c.E.-O level- Eng. Lit., Geog. ,Chem., Maths., Phys. , Dorset County 440 yds. and Cross-Country'59.Long, N.W. (B) '53-59, G.C.E.- O level-Maths., Geog., Phys.Sainsbury, N. CA) '54-59, G.C.E.- O level-Eng. Lit. , Eng.Lang., Maths., Lat., Fre., Hist., Geog., Phys. with Chem.Stainer, J.L. CA) '53-59, G.C.E.-O level-Eng. Lit., Lat., Fre.,Hist. , Phys. with Chem., Maths., Chem.Form VbBarter, R.S. (B) '54-59, G.c.E.- O level-Wdwk., 1st XICricket Colours '59, Under 14 Football Colours '56.Bartlett, M.A . (B) '54-59.Chammings, K.J. (B) '54-59, G .C. E.--O level-Geog., Maths.,Art.Cole, R.H. (A) '54-59.Cooper, N.G. (B) '53-59, G.C.E.--O level- Art, Wdwk.Dunk, M.J. CA) '52-59, Sub-Prefect '58, G.C.E.-O level-Hist., Geog., Maths., 1st XI Cricket Colours '58, Under 14 CricketColours '54, School 440 yds. Record '59, Dux Ludorum '59, C.S.M. ,C.C.F., Cert. A '57.Froude, T.P. (B) '54-59, G.C. E.-O level- Phys. with Chem .,Wdwk ., C.C.F.7Gillett, M.L. (8) '54-59, C.C.F.Gould, G.E.G. (B) '53-59, G.C.E.-O level-Geog., Hist. ,Maths., Wdwk.Isaacs, B.M. CA) '54- 59, G.C.E.-O level-Maths., Phys. withChem., LjCpl. c.c.F., Cert. A '59.Lane, P.A. CD) '54-59, G.C.E.-O level-Geog., Maths.,Wdwk.Patch, H.J. CD) '53-59, G.C.E.-O level-Geog., Maths., Hist.Stevens, M.S. (D) '54- 59, C.C.F.Wareham, P.J. CD) '53-59, G.c.E.- O level--Art, Geog., Maths.Wigmore, C.J. (D) '53-59, G.C.E.- O level- Maths., Geog. ,Phys. with Chem., C.C.F., Cert. A '59.Form IVChainey, D.R. CD) '55- 59, C.C.F.Dycer, F.J. CD) '54-59.Taylor, B.W. CB) '54- 59, C.C.F.Wa1Jington, R. (D) '55-59, c.c.F.Form IIIAstle, R. CA) '57--59, C.C.F.Form 11Barnes, D .K. CB) '57- -59.Form ICurry, T.C. CD) '58-59.FOUNDERS' DAY SERVICEThe service in commemoration of our founders and benefactorswas held in the Abbey Church 011 Saturday, 4th October. Thepreacher was Mr. R. W. Powell , M.A ., Headmaster of SherborneSchool. The Vicar of Sherborne, the Rev. Canon S. B. WingfieldDigby, M.B. E., M.A., conducted the service and the lesson was readby the Headmaster, Mr. H. Lush, M.B.E., M.A. The school choirled the singing and the organists were Mr. J. Dussek and J. L.Stainer, a member of the school. There was a large congregationof Governors, Old Fosterians, parents and friends and a coliectionwas taken for the Dorset Blind .REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICEOur service of Remembrance was held on 7th November in theSchool Hall. The Headmaster, Mr. Lush, read the names on theRoll of Honour and the prayers were conducted by the Rev. W.Carroll, M.A., assistant curate of Sherborne Abbey. The lessonwas read by the Chairman of the Governors, M r. G. O'Hanlon,M. C., M.A ., and the address was given by Mr. W. A. Cooper, M.A. ,an assistant master at Sherborne School. Mr. R. E. Gear onbehalf of the Old Fosterian Association and M. D. Bishop for theSchool placed wreaths on the Roll of Honour boards. "LastPo ~ l " and " Reveille" were sounded by D. K. Chant, F. J. Dycerand P. A. Lane.

10Thacker, T. P. Gillham, P. J. Pitman and O. M. A. Chis holm tookpart.The Finale was however the piece de resistance. A variation of., Sussex by the Sea" with a large cast, a vintage car and a verynoisy procession formed a hilarious send off to the Headmasterand gave an opportunity to those who had provided such a pleasantevening's entertainment lo express th eir good will to Mr. Lush inhi s retirement where he might "spend hours and hours tendinghis flowers" in Sussex by the Sea.(A.J.N.)PRIZE GIVINGAn informal prize-giving took place in th e School Hall 011 thelast day of the Easter Term. The Headmaster, Mr. H . Lush, saidthat his successor had asked him to hold a prize-giving as SpeechDay would be later in the year. M r. Lush referred to the Headmaster'schair and a lectern which were on view in the Hall forthe first time. The chair was the gift of Mr. and M rs. Bishop,parents of M. D . Bishop, the Head Boy, and Mr. Lush thankedthem for their kind generosity . The lectern had been made byboys under the supervision of Mr. Wilkins. The Headmasterformally handed over the chair and lectern to the Governors andMr. G. O'Hanlon, the Chairman, said that he accepted them withgreat gratitude.Mr. O'Hanlon then presented the prizes. Afterwards M. D.Bishop made a presentation of a teak garden seat to Mr. and Mrs.Lush from the boys. He said that all the boys in the School andmany Old Fosterians were grateful for Mr. Lush's help and adviceover th e years. He also thanked Mrs. Lu sh for all her manykindnesses.In accepting the gift Mr. Lush said that he and Mrs. Lush hadbeen overwhelmed by the expressions of goodwill from manysources. A presentation was always much appreciated but onefrom the boys gave them special pleasure.Mr. O'Hanlon said that the happy famil y life of Mr. and Mrs.Lush had been of inestimable value to the boys. They could lookback over the past with great satisfaction. He thanked them forall they had done for Foster's during th e past thirty years.PRIZESForm Prizes ; Vla-- J. H. Elliott, 1. Miller: V.l b-J. e. Fowles,E. J. Cuff; Va-S. A. Gillham, A. J. Thacker; Vb-e. J. Coffin,B. V. Downton ; JV-T. R. Perkins, D. Calderhead; IlI-M. J .Park, P. 1. Marshall ; JJ - A. B. Curran, R. T. Blackwell ; I-P. e.Shutter, P. A. Fish; Special Prize-To P. Gillham ; The Sir GeorgePragneU Prize-M. D. Bishop; The Belben Divinity Prize-J. e.Fowles ; History-S. A. Gillham ; French-M. J. Mence; English-C. J. Coffin; Geography-F. R. Hodges: Latin-M. J. Mence ;Science-So A. Gillham; Mathematics- J. J. Sherrin ; SeniorArt-E. G Higgins; Junior Art-E. G. W. White; Boarder'sPrize-M. J. Dunk.I1GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION, 1959The following gained certificates ;-­(Advance LevelHeavy Type Ordinary Level Ordinary Type) R. S. BARTER-Woodwork.M. D. BISHop- Mathematics, Scholarship Mathematics, FurtherMathematics, Physics.D. BUTTON-History, Geography, Latin, Mathematics, Art.D. CALDERHEAD-English Language, English Literature, History,Geography, Latin, French, Mathematics, Chemistry.K . J. CHAMMINGS-Geography, Mathematics, Art.D. K. CHANT-Geography, Art.O. M. A. CHIsHoLM-Geography, Additional Mathematics.e. J. COFFIN-Geography.E . .1 . CUFF- Mathematics, Chemistry, General Paper.M. J. DU NK-History, Geography, Mathematics.D. J. S. DURRANT-Geography, Mathematics.e. J. EYREs-Geography, French, Mathematics, Chemistry.J. e. FowLEs-Mathematics (Distinction), Scholarship Mathematics(Distinction), Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, GeneralPaper.T. P. FRouDE- Physics with Chemistry, Woodwork.G. FRYER- English Language, Geography, Mathematics, Woodwork.T. P. GILLHAM·- English Literature, History, Geography, Latin ,French, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Music.S. A. GILLHAM-Geography, Additional Mathematics.G. E. G. GouLD- Geography, Mathematics, Woodwork.N. J. e. GREEN--History, Geography, Latin, French, Mathematics.R. A. GREEN-English Language, English Literature, History,Geography, French, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.J. R. GuppY-Additional Mathematics.R. HAN N-Geography, French, Mathematics, Art.P. W. HlcKox- Geography, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork.1. e. HURRELL-English, History, General Paper.B. M. ISAAcs-Mathematics, Physics with Chemistry.P. A. LANE-Geography, Mathematics, Woodwork.H . R. LEGG-History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics.p. e. LENNoN - Geography, Mathematics, Ph ys ics, Chemistry.N. W. LO NG --Mathematics, Physics.B. N. LONGSTAFF-English Language, Geography, French,Mathematics, Physics.e. J. MAINWARING-English Literature, Geography.M. J. MENCE-Additional Mathematics.N . e. MooRsE-Geography, Additional Mathematics.B. A. W. MWDLETON-History, Geography.H. J. PATCH- History, Geography, Mathematics.P. F. PITM AN- English, History, Music, General Paper.

12R. W. ROBINs-Geography, Mathematics, Woodwork.C. R. RussELL-English Language, Geography.N. SAINSBURy-English Language, English Literature, History,Geography, Latin, French, Mathematics, Physics with Chemistry.J. A. J. SHERRIN-Additional Mathematics.D. SMITH-Geography; French, Mathematics.R. J. SMITH-Latin, General Paper.J. L. STAINER-English Literature, History, French, Mathematics,Chemistry.P. 1. STAINER-Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, ScholarshipChemistry, General Paper.A. J. THACKER- Additional Mathematics.D. J. TRICKEY- English Language, English Literature, History,Mathematics.D. P. TuRNER-Additional Mathematics.A. W. VINE-Geography, Additional Mathematics.P. J. WAREHAM-Mathematics.C. J. WIGMORE-Geography, Mathematics.THE TRANS-ANTARCTlC EXPEDITIONOn Tuesday, October 7th, we had the good fortune to be ableto attend a lecture on the Trans-Antarctic Expedition given atSherborne School. The lecturer was Mr. David Pratt, the engineerand transport officer to the expedition. Tt was a unique andunforgettable experience to have such a distinguished lecturer.After being introduced by Mr. Bewsey Dyke, President ofSherborne Rotary Club, by whose kindness the lecture was arranged,Mr. Pratt, in an easy informal manner, began by showing us a filmin which the difficulties of even reaching the Antarctic continentwere illustrated. It dealt with the voyage of the" Theron" in1955, which was to set up a base on the Antarctic continent nearthe Weddell Sea. "Theron" sailed from London with equipment,fuel, food for 12 men for two years in the Antarctic, two huskyteams, and an Auster aircraft. She visited South Georgia, wherethe grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton was seen, and then sailed southto face the dreaded pack-ice. "Theron" had great difficulty inpenetrating the vast stretches of ice which gird Antarctica, but,when the continent was at last reached, a suitable site for the basehad to be found and the stores unloaded before the severe winterset in. The loss of m uch of the stores in a blizzard and the approachof the ice compelled .. Theron" to leave the 8 men of the firstparty to spend their first winter with a shortage of supplies andfuel, and consequently, the crate for the Auster formed an importantpart of the living accommodation.After this most absorbing film, the lecture continued with colouredslides. We were shown how the base camp was built under theextreme conditions, and how the winter was spent. Meanwhilein London preparatory work was going on for tbe expedition proper,13Snow-cats and Weasels were tested in Norway and suitably adapted,and tbe Magga Dan finally left London carrying the members ofthe expedition wbich, under the then Dr. Vivian Fuchs, was tomake history.The Magga Dan, by taking a different route to Shackleton Base,was able to avoid the worst of the pack ice which had made" Theron's " voyage so difficult, and lost little time. The intentionof Or. Fuchs was to cross from Shackleton Base to Scott Baseon the opposite side of Antarctica, via the Pole, a New Zealandparty helping them by reconnoitring the last part of the route andby setting up depots of fuel and stores.The difficulties experienced by the British party were titanic;frostbite and snow blindness were never far away, the equipmentfrequently froze, and great crevasses, of unknown depth, frequentlyopened up beneath the very feet of the expedition. In spite of allthese hazards, the party remained cheerful, and each set-backonly strengthened their determination to reach their goal.Beyond South Ice, travel to the South Pole was quicker, and onreaching the Pole, the expedition was given a rousing welcome bythe Americans. There they met too Sir Edmund Hilary and hisNew Zealanders who had completed their task of finding a suitableroute and of laying depots from Scott Base to the Pole.The historic journey was resumed, and the four vehicles made theirway towards the Ross Sea. One Snowcat was abandoned, as hadbeen planned, to conserve fuel, and the distance between eachsurvey for scientific data was lengthened, so that progress mightbe speeded up, and Scott Base reached before winter set in. Soonthe base was reached, and the epic dash was complete.The expedition and vehicles left Scott Base and returned hometo receive a hero's welcome. Their aim had been accomplishedand for the first time the ice cap of Antarctica had been crossedby man. Invaluable discoveries in geology and geography hadbeen made and Or. Fuchs was deservedly knighted, having provedthat the spirit of adventure was far from dead.We all left the lecture hall with regret, feeling somewhat discontentedwith our own mundane existence, unrelieved by suchhigh adventure.(Form IV.)A FIELD STUDIES COURSEThe evening of Wednesday, April Ist, found Vine and myselfmaking our weary way from the village of Dale in Pembrokeshireto the Dale Fort Field Centre. We had been travelling since earlymorning and together with some fifty other boys and girls frommany parts of the country we were about to start a week's courseat " The Fort." Our particular subject was geography, but manyothers were specialising in biology, geology, etc. When we all met

14there were discussions in a rich variety of accents on such vitalissues as the forthcoming week's weather and the chances of goodfood at the Fort!The warden gave us a short talk outlining the week's programme.We spent it walking around this part of S.W. Pembrokeshirestudying local geography. The walks each day were long butalways interesting and they enabled us to see many exciting aspectsof this remote part of Wales. Not only did we see striking cliffscenery, but also many features of historical as well as geographicalinterest such as Sax on churches and the Stone Age forts and burialmounds common in the area.The week soon slipped by. The weather was very good and themid-night bonfire on the last night came all too quickly. Nextmorning we all went our separate ways. A week of our Easterholiday had gone but it had been very enjoyable and well worthwhile.We were rather quiet on the return journey. Tired, we certainlywere, but there was also the prospect of having to write up the pilesof notes which we had taken during the course. (C.J.C.)PARIS, 1959On Good Fliday a party of twenty-eight boys left London forParis. For the majority it was their first trip abroad and thereforetheir pleasure was heightened by anticipation. We went by theNewhaven-Dieppe route and arrived in Paris at about six in theevening. We had expected to lodge at the Hotel Athenes, but anofficial of our travel association informed us that this would beimpossible as the hotel proprietor had been shot by gangsters theprevious day! Thus with this tall story our Paris trip began.We had the first morning to ourselves and most of us spent itwandering around the city. Two friends and I took the Metro tothe Opera and explored that particular quarter. In the afternoonwe took a coach trip around Paris led by our guide, M. Bolafy.Our first stop was at Notre Dame. From the outside the cathedralappears familiar yet majestic and dignified, but I found the interiordark and rather disappointing. The next stop was the Place de laConcorde. History abounds here. The square was consecratedto the glory of Louis XV. and it was here that his successor, LouisXVI., was guillotined. It must be one of the most beautiful squaresin the world, and although it contains three styles of architectureeverything in it is well balanced and harmonious. Following thiswe visited the Arc de Triomphe, a monument to Napoleon's victories.The Arc is surmounted by a statue of Napoleon dressed as a RomanEmperor. Our final visit that day was to the red marble tombbeneath the dome of Les Invalides where lie the mortal remainsof the Emperor himself.On Easter Sunday all boys were free to go to an English-speakingchurch. In the afternoon, accompanied by M. Bolafy, we visitedthe Hotel de Ville which, with its 136 statues, one could almost15mistake for a theatre. Following this we visited the Conciergeriewhere the Kings of France once lived and we saw the very spotwhere the Duc d'Orleans was murdered during the Wars of Religion.rn later years the Conciergerie was used as a prison and we visitedthe cell where Marie Antoinette awaited the blade of the guillotine,which we saw displayed close by. Also that afternoon we visitedthe Senate. The actual palace of the Luxembourgs was orginallybuilt by Marie de Medici in memory of her native Tuscany. Ithas since served as a prison, the headquarters of the Directoire andthe senate house, and today it houses the Council of the Republique.On Monday we again had the morning free and several of usvisited Les Halles, the great wholesale market of Paris. In theaftemoon we visited the Louvre-" Reader, if thou hast not seenthe Louvre thou art damned!" The Louvre, as we know it now,dates from the middle of the 16th century when Francis I.commissioned Pierrie Lescot to build it. Catherine de Medicijoined it to the Palace of Les Tuileries. Of course, the two hourswe spent in the museum were totally inadequate and we had tobe satisfied with seeing some of the major artistic works exhibitedthere. The most notable of these was the Venus de Milo, one ofthe finest examples of Greek art, and the" Mona Lisa," a smalland, in my opinion, rather disappointing portrait. From anhistorian's point of view Ruben's portraits of Marie de Mediciwere most interesting. Most of liS were not sorry to leave theLouvre-our feet were aching and our minds were tired.On the next day M. Jean Vache, our former French assistant,took us over his university hostel showing us the new buildingsand afterwards in his room he generously supplied us with refreshments.In the afternoon we went up the Eiffel Tower and obtaineda first-class view of the city. Inaugurated on June 10th, 1889, itwas for many years considered hideous, but it gradually becamepart of the landscape and with the invention of radio it has provedextremely useful.On April 1st we made a tour of the Latin Quarter visiting theSorbonne, where we saw the tomb of Cardinal Richelieu, overwhich hangs his cardinal's hat. That afternoon we visited theU.N.E.S.C.O. building and saw the Henry Moore sculpture of areclining body and Picasso's controversial painting.With the dawn of April 2nd we all realised that it was our lastfull day in the French capital and we were determined to makeit our best. That morning we visited Versailles, which began as anunpretentious hunting chateau built by Louis XIII., but in 1661Louis XIV. set out to build a palace which would have no peer.He devoted most of his long life to Versailles, supervising its erectionand enjoying its grandiose comforts. It housed ten thousandIlobles, and today its gardens are a splendid showpiece. The lastafternoon was left free for us to do some shopping with our lastremaining francs ,

18Senior cadets also took part in a thirty-six hour scheme. Thisentailed marching over Exmoor to a rendezvous, where the nightwas spent, and an exercise during the following morning. Of thefive patrols which took part, despite appalling conditions duringthe first evening, four completed the course.All cadets were given the chance to shoot on the .303 range andmost achieved a satisfactory standard . Other exercises weredevoted to the Attack and Defence.During the evenings we were allowed to visit Taunton and anafternoon visit to Weston-super-Mare was arranged.The week proved to be a most informative and enjoyable oneand, it was generally agreed, one of the best camps for a numberof years.(D.J.E.)HOUSE NOTES, 1958-59St. Aldhelm'sHouse Captain: J. C. FOWLESOnce again the House has done well in all fields. We did notgain quite as many points as usual for our academic work, but thiswas offset by winning the swimming sports. After six years wemanaged to dethrone St. Dunstan's.We did not have as much success at football as last year but ourthree cricket teams were unbeaten. As last year we had an overallvictory in the cross-country races and were runners-up in theathletic sports.We were lucky in having a very good representation in the SixthForm this year and most of the prefects came from our House.In the Certificate A examinations we had a fair showing. Nomember took Part I. this year, but the seven boys who passedPart n. gave us a slight lead in points. We had less detentionsthan St. Dunstan's and the same number as St. Bede's.I hope that the House does well again next year and wish itevery success.Football and Athletics Captain: D. K. Chant. Cricket Captain:M. J. Dunk. Swimming Captain: P. C. C. Lennon. (J.C.F.)St. Bede'sHouse Captain: M. D. BISHOPSt. Bede's have found themselves at the end of yet another yearwithout a large number of points. This has been the position forso long that it seemed impossible for us to overcome our psychologicalhandicap. However, there were signs this year that a change maycome about in the next year or two. The willingness to take partin House activities was most satisfactory and encouraging. In thecross-country races for example all those expected to enter did soand I feel that many of these boys who ran with little or no chanceof being placed deserve credit equal to that of the winners. Also19there is the fact that we are a young house at present and if thejuniors continue to show the same spirit as they have done to datethey should bring St. Bede's to the top. They won all their footballmatches, gained some useful points in the swimming sports andthey have some boys among them who can do well academically.The members of the House in the Sixth Form have again won alarge number of valuable points mainly through their academicwork.House Vice-Captain : P. 1. Stainer. Captain of Football,Athletics and Cricket : M. D. Bishop. Captain of Swimming:D. Button. (M.D.B.)St. Dunstan'sHouse Captain : R. J. SMITHI am glad to report that the House has shown a marked improvementin almost every department of school activities this year.This has been especially true in school work and I would like tomention in particular the success of our First Form members,notably Evans and Yates.In sport we have won two cups this year. We retained theathletics cup for the third year running and claimed success intwelve of the twenty-six events. Our junior relay team put up asplendid performance. We also won the senior football cup, butour 3rd XI. failed to score a goal! We were naturally sorry tolose the swimming sports after holding it for six years, but we hopewe shall soon regain it.Our congratulations go to Pitman who captained the SchoolXL's in cricket and football, and to Durrant who had a very goodrunning season. Among his many achievements he broke theSchool record for the mile. Peters is also to be congratulated ongaining his Under 14 cricket colours.Finally I wish to thank every member of the House for showingsuch a splendid team spirit. The number of boys who have beeneager to take part in House activities has been most hearteningand this spirit has been the vital factor in our success during thepast year.Football and Cricket Captain : P. F. Pitman. AthleticsCaptain : D. J. S. Durrant.(R.J.S.)FOOTBALLI st XI. Captain : P. F. PITMANUnder 14 XI. Captain : O . R . ROWEFirst ElevenTen matches lost, one drawn and two won. These results donot make happy reading and it must be admitted that they reflectfairly accurately the 1st Xl's. ability. Often in previous yearsteams not possessing an abundance of footballing ability have, bydint of sheer effort and determination, been able to raise the levelof their play ; but unfortunately this season has seen little evidence

20of the will to win and skill has been lacking also. It would bemost unfair and indeed inaccurate to say that the endeavours ofsome members of the team have not been whole hearted throughoutthe season, and that there have not been occasions when the levelof play of the team as a whole did not do them credit, but oftenthe efforts of the few could not make up for the inadequacies ofthe others.This year the Paulley Medal was awarded to Brine. We hopethat he and Burge, another member of last season's Under 14 team,wilI form the backbone of a strong 1st XI. in forthcoming winters.(A.C.)Under 14 ElevenThe nucleus of our Under 14 team usually comes from the ThirdForm, but this year most of the players were from the first twoforms in the School. As a consequence they were at a great disadvantagewhen they met bigger boys who could easily outpacethem. Also, being young, they tended to play as individuals anddid not combine as well as their opponents. Kerley and Coleplayed very well at times and Beale, a member of Form I., acquittedhimself admirably in goal. His heroic efforts often prevented amuch higher score.Results1st XI. Team :-P. Pitman*, K. Chant, M. Bishop, M. Dunk,B. Middleton, O. Fryer, R. Barter, P. Wareham, D. Burge, E.Brine, C. Mainwaring. Also played, N. Oreen, R. Smith, P.Lashbrook, N. Long, D. Smith, P. Lennon, R. Hann.* Old Colour.act. 4th. v. Old Fosterians. (Home). Lost, 2-4.Oct. 11th. v. Blandford O.S. (Away). Lost, 1-5.Oct. 18th. v. Sexey's School, Bruton. (Home). Lost, 1-4.Nov. 8th. v. Weymouth O.S. (Away). Lost, 0-1.Nov. 12th. v. Dorset Farm Institute. (Home). Won, 7-5.Nov. 15th. v. OiIlingham O.S. (Home). Won, 2-0.Nov. 29th. v. Beaminster O.S. (Away). Drawn, 4-4.Dec. 6th. v. Sexey's School, Bruton. (Away). Lost, 3-4.Jan. 31st. v. Colfox School, Bridport. (Home). Lost, 2-4.Feb. 4th. v. Shaftesbury O.S. (Home). Lost, 1-6.Feb. 11th. v. Dorset Farm Institute. (Away). Lost, 4-7.Feb. 14th. v. Blandford O.S. (Home). Lost, 0-3.Feb. 18th. v. Shaftesbury O.S. (Away). Lost, 3-10.Under 14 XI. Team :-Rowe ii (Capt.), Kerley ii, Legg, Hole,Fish, Beale, Chappell, Cole ii, Lugg, Deans, Wright. Also played,Knott, Heath, Sutton, Watts, Fryer ii, Portch.Oct. 11th. v. BIandford O.S. (Away). Drawn,~.Nov. 8th. v. Weymouth O.S. (Away). Lost, 0-8.Nov. 15th. v. Oillingham O.S. (Home). Lost, 0-5.11Nov. 29th. v. Beaminster O.S. (Away). Lost, 0-11. Jan. 31st. v. Colfox School, Bridport. (Home). Lost, 1-7. Feb. 4th. v. Shaftesbury O.S. (Home). Lost, 2-5. Feb. 14th. v. BIandford O.S. (Home). Lost, 0-8. Feb. 18th. v. Shaftesbury O.S. (Away). Lost, 0-5. 2nd XI. act. 22nd. v. Yeovil Technical College. (Away). Lost, 2- 4. Nov. 19th. v. Yeovil Technical College. (Home). Lost, 2-5. Under 15 XI. Oct. 18th. v. Sexey's School, Bruton. (Home). Lost, 3-5. Dec. 6th. v. Sexey's School, Bruton. (Away). Lost, 0-6. Mar. 4th. v. St. Aldhelm's School. (Away). Lost, 1-3. House MatchesChristmas Term1st XI. St. Aldhelm's I St. Dunstan's ISt. Aldhelm's 0 St. Bede's 0St. Dunstan's 1 St. Bede's 02nd XI. St. Aldhelm's 5 St. Dunstan's 4St. Aldhelm's 9 St. Bede's 3St. Dunstan's 7 St. Bede's 23rd XL St. Aldhelm's 10 St. Dunstan's 0St. Aldhelm's 2 St. Bede's 4St. Dunstan's 0 St. Bede's 7Easter TermS1. Dunstan's 6 S1. Bede's I2nd XL S1. Aldhelm's 0 St. Dunstan's 3S1. Aldhelm's 8 S1. Bede's 2Ist XI. St. Aldhelm'sSt. Aldhelm's26St. Dunstan'sSt. Bede's53S1. Dunstan's 7 St. Bede's 33rd Xl. St. Aldhelm's 4 St. Dunstan'sSt. Aldhelm's 0 S1. Bede's03St. Dunstan's 0 S1. Bede's 12THE GYM CLUBEighteen boys were members of the Oym Club which met oneevening and one lunch-time a week throughout the Spring Term.Its practices culminated in a display given at the Commoners'Concert.CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNINGFollowing closely upon a severe 'fiu epidemic the number ofentries and the standard of running in this year's cross-countryraces reflect credit upon the large proportion of the School willingto face the rigours of this sport and indicate the thoroughness withwhich they had trained. Our congratulations must go to St.Aldhelm's for getting the highest total of points in the three races,a success largely due to the number of their members who qualified.

22The Inter-School cross-country races were held at Foster's thisyear. In the junior event St. Aldhelm's School who were competingfor the first time had a clear-cut victory and Gillingham G .S.narrowly beat us in the senior race.For Durrant and Chant this has been an outstanding season.Apart from coming 1st and 2nd in the School Senior C.C. and alsoin the Inter-School Senior race they respectively won the Intermediateand Senior North Dorset c.c. Championships before going onto come 2nd and 1st when running for North Dorset in the CountyChampionships. Finally, representing Dorset, Durrant came 2ndand Chant 3rd in their different age groups running against teamsfrom the five other counties in the S.W. All these have beennoteworthy performances and have brought honour to themselvesand the School.(A.C.)ResultsSenior- Winners time: 28 mins. 53 secs.Individual Results Team Results1. Durrant t. St. Aldhelm's 61 points2. Chant 2. St. Dunstan's 44 points3. Wareham 3. St. Bede's 6 pointsJunior-Winners time: 29 mins. 29 secs.1. Brine I. St. Dunstan's 32 points2. Pryor 2. St. Bede's 24 points3. Wallington 3. St. Aldhelm's 21 pointsMinor-Winner's time: 20 mins. 26 secs.1. Thomas I. St. Aldhelm's 18 points2. Jones 2. St. Bede's 14 points3. Crook 3. St. Dunstan's 9 pointsFinal House Positions1. St. Aldhelm's 100 points2. St. Dunstan's 85 points3. St. Bede's 44 pointsATHLETIC SPORTSThe outstanding performances in this year's athletic sports wereachieved in the middle distance events. Chant's time of 2 mins.9 secs. for the 880 yards was 5.4 secs. inside the record establishedtwenty-three years ago by A. C. Meaker. Durrant by winningthe mile in 4 mins. 55.4 secs. beat the previous best time, 4 rnins.58.8 secs., set up in 1957 by K. E. Moore. Chant, who camesecond to Durrant, won the mile at the Dorset Schools Sportslater in the season with a record time of 4 mins. 43 secs. Anotherfine effort was Dunk's 440 yards in 55.6 secs. which equalled theschool record established as long ago as 1912 by L. G. D. Dunford,and created a new ground record.But while it is very gratifying to see new records established anda great credit to the boys concerned this is not the prime object of23holding the sports, and the general standard of the competitionwas disappointingly low. This was particularly true of the fieldevents where, even the stimulus of the occasion failing, boys turnedin winning throws and jumps that would not have secured a placein training sessions. However, a word of praise must go to allthose who fought for third place in the 880 yards and the mile.From the outset St. Dunstan's went into the lead in the HouseCompetition and although St. Aldhelm's hung on doggedly St.Dunstan's were never overtaken.An innovation this year was the award of a Junior ChallengeCup for the leading points scorer in the Under 13 events. ThisCup went to Fryer ii. Hole was awarded the Victor LudorumTrophy and the Open Events Cup was won by Dunk who gainedmaximum points by winning the 440 yardS, the high jump and thehurdles.The certificates and cups were presented by Mrs. Sugden whowas introduced by the Headmaster and thanked by Mr. G. O'Hanlon,Chairman of the Governors.(A.C.)Results100 yards-Under 13-1, Peters ; 2, Beale ; 3, Joues. Time 13.2 secs.First Form- I , Heath ; 2, Beaie ; 3, Grist. Time 13 secs.Under IS-I, Chappell ; 2, Amold ; 3, Murphy. Time 12.2 secs.Open-I, Thacker ; 2, Mainwaring; 3, Staineri. Time 11.2 secs.220 yards-Under 13-1, Heritage; 2, Heath ; 3, Jones. Time 31.6 secs.Under 15-1, Jarman ; 2, Murphy ; 3, Brine. Time 29.6 secs.Open- I, Lennon ; 2, Stainer i ; 3, Middleton. Time 26.2 secs.440 yards-Under 15-1, Brine ; 2, Webber ; 3, Dowoton. Time 66.8 secs.Open- I, Dunk; 2, Durrant; 3, Lennon. Time 55.6 secs.880 yards-Open-1. Chant ; 2, Durrant ; 3, Wareham. Time 2 mins. 9 secs.One Mile--Open-I, Durrant; 2, Chant ; 3, Wareham. Time 4 mins. 55.4 secs.Hurdles-Under 13-1, Fryer ii; 2, Thomas; 3, Gray. Time 14.8 secs.Under IS-I, Challley; 2, Brine ; 3, Lugg. Time 20.2 secs.Open-I, Dunk; 2, Wigmore ; 3, Bishop. Time 17.4 secs.High Jump-Under 13-1, Fryer ii; 2, Heath ; 3, Beale. Height 3 ft. IOtins.Under 15-1, Sulton; 2, Murphy; 3, Guest. Height 4 ft. 5 ins.Open-I, Dunk; 2, Barter ; 3, Fowles. Height 4 ft. 8* ins.Long Jump-Under 13-1, Crook; 2, Thomas ; 3, Pratt Distance 11 ft. 5 ins.Under 15- 1. Guest; 2, Sutton ; 3, Webber. Distance 15 ft. 31- ins.Open-I, Middleton; 2, Fryer; 3, Lennoo. Distance 16 ft. 6 ins.Putting the Shot-Under IS-I, Hole; 2, Watson; 3, Lashbrook. Distance33 ft.Open-I, Patch; 2, Guppy ; 3, Long. Distance 32 ft. 6 ins.Discus-Under 15-J, Hole: 2, Lashbrook ; 3, Portch. Distance 84 ft. 7 ins.Open- J, Gillett; 2, Guppy; 3, Pitman. Distance 99 ft. 4 ins.Hop, Step and Jump-Under 15-1, Longstaff ii; 2, Evans ii ; 3, Webber.Distance 28 ft. 7t ins.Open-I, Chant ; 2, Pitman ; 3, Gillett. Distance 37 ft. 101 ins.House Relays-Junior-I, St. Dunstan's ; 2, St. Bede's ; 3, SI. Aldhelm's.Time I min. 33 secs.Senior-I, St. Aldhelm's : 2, SI. Dunstan's; 3, SI. Bede's.Time 2 mins. 17 secs.

24SWIMMING SPORTSIn spite of the sports being held on one of this summer's fewunsettled evenings a sizeab1e crowd came along to watch the manyfine races. Typical of these was the 50 yards Back Stroke Openwhen only a touch separated the two leaders. A feature of thesports was the quite high standard of the free style swimming.This was illustrated by the fact that all the competitors in the OpenFree Style race returned times of well inside 35 seconds.St. Aldhelm's were overwhelmingly strong in the HouseCompetition, their 98 points being almost twice as many as thesecond house, St. Dunstan's, could gain.Mrs. Wingfield Digby, wife of the Vicar of Sherborne, presentedthe awards.(A.C.)Results50 yards Breast Stroke-Open-I, Button; 2, Burge; 3, Longstaff i.30 yards Breast Stroke-Under J3t-l, Crook; 2, Wharton; 3, Thomas.50 yards Free Style-Under 15-1, Sutton; 2, Hole; 3, Longstaff ii.Diving-Under 15-1, Longstaff ii; 2, White; 3, Kerley.50 yards Back Stroke-Open- l, Longstaff i; 2, Lennon; 3, Button.50 yards Back Stroke-Under 15-1, White; 2, Pryor; 3, Avery.25 yards Back Stroke-Under J3.~-I, Thomas; 2, Cross; 3, Wharton.50 yards Breast Stroke-Under 15-1, White; 2, Wharton; 3, Watson.Plunge-Open-l, Evans i; 2, Lennon; 3, Button.30 yards Free Style-Under 13-}-1, Thomas; 2, Crook; 3, Cross.50 yards Free Style-Open-I , Lennon; 2, Astle; 3, Evans. iDiving-Open-l, Chant and Webber; 3, Longstaff i.25 yards Beginners Race-I, Perry; 2, Quarm; 3, Hoddinott.House Relay-Under 15-1, St. Aldhelm's; 2, St. Dunstan's; 3, St. Bede's.House Relay-Senior-l, St. Aldhelm's; 2, St. Dunstan's; 3, St. Bede's.CRICKET1st XI. Captain: P. F. PlTMANUnder 14 XI. Captain : S. J. COLElstXI.Although we knew that we should not have a strong side thisyear, most of last season's lst Xl. were still available and ourprospects did seem quite good. The season began and ended withgood victories but the intervening matches were disappointing.The batting did not come up to expectations. Pitman oftenlooked like making a good score but was often out forcing the pace.It was unfortunate that Coffin was away for the mid-term matches.His batting was very promising at the beginning of the season,but he did not regain his form on his return to school. Dunkbatted well at times.Nearly all members of the side could bowl, but often their resourceswere not fully exploited. Barter was by far the most successfulbowler. The fielding was not consistent. On a good day it wasvery good. Bishop was usually sound behind the stumps.The win against the Old Boys' XI. which was quite a strongone was the best performance of the season. Colours were awardedto Bishop, Coffin and Barter.25Under 14 XI.In the main the Under 14 XI. had a successful season and wonfour of their six matches. There existed, however, a brittlenessabout the batting that became only too apparent in the matchesthat were lost when the "recognised" performers with the batdid not come off. Although there was more depth to the bowling,Cole and Peters, the openers, were usually so successful that rarelywas it necessary to call upon any change bowlers. Peters wasawarded his colours and so was Beale who had a very good firstseason both as a batsman and wicket-keeper.(A.C.)Results1st XI.v. Crewkerne School. (Away). Crewkerne 64 (Barter 6 for 17).School 65 for 5. Won by 5 wickets.v. Gillingham G.S. (Home). Gillingham 67. School 68 for 3(Dunk 37). Won by 7 wickets.v. Shaftesbury G.S. (Home). Shaftesbury 165 for 3 dec. School51. Lost by 114 runs.v. Shaftesbury G.S. (Away). Shaftesbury 160 for 5 dec. (Barter3 for 3 J). School 87 (Pitman 21). Lost by 73 runs.v. Sexey's School, Bruton. (Away). School 78. Sexey's 81 for4 (Barter 2 for 17). Lost by 6 wickets.v. Blandford G.S. (Home). Blandford J36 for 4 (Barter 3 for28). School 49 for 6. Match drawn.v. Yeovil School. (Home). Yeovil 118 (Fryer 5 for 18). School59. Lost by 59 runs.v. Old Fosterians. (Home). School 81 for 8 (Dunk 48 not out).Old Fosterian's 67 (Barter 4 for 15, Young 3 for 5). Won by14 runs.v. Fathers' XI. (Home). School ll9 for 9 dec. (Cole 34, Moorse22). Fathers' 100 (Cole 5 for 25, Barter 4 for 23). Won by19 runs.Team :-Pitman* (Capt.), Dunk*, Bishopt, Coffint, Bartert,Moorse, Young, Cole, Fryer, Middleton, Turner. Also played,Vine, Marshall, Brine.* Old Colours. t New Colours.Under 14 XI.v. Shaftesbury G.S. (Home). School 81 for 7 dec. Shaftesbury31 (Peters 6 for 22, Cole 4 for 8). Won by 50 runs.v. Sherborne Preparatory School. (Away). Sherborne Prep. 42(Cole 6 for 9, Peters 4 for 29). School 44 for 4 (Cole 26 notout). Won by 6 wickets.v. Sherbome Preparatory School. (Home). Sherborne Prep. 41(Cole 6 for 23). School 37. Lost by 4 runs.

26v. GiIlingham G.S. (Away). Gillingham 32 (Cole 5 for 14, Peters5 for 18). School 33 for 5. Won by 5 wickets.Team :-Cole* (Capt.), Bealet, Peterst, Fryer, Hoskins,Mattravers, Heath i, Deans, Chappell, Keriey, Quarm. Alsoplayed, Lacey, Pawsey, Thomas, Heath ii.* Old Colours. t New Colours.Under 14 " A" XI.v. Sherborne Preparatory School. (Away). Sherbome Prep. 48(Millard 7 for 22). School 49 for 7 (Lacey 18 not out). Won by3 wickets.v. Sherbome Preparatory School. (Home). Sherborne Prep. 96for 7 dec. School 50. Lost by 46 runs.2nd XI.v. Crewkerne School. (Away). Crewkerne 53 (Vine 5 for 19).School 56 for 6. Won by 4 wickets.v. Yeovil Technical College. (Away). Yeovil 86 (Thacker 3 for16). School 71 for 6. Match drawn.v. Yeovil Technical College. (Home). Yeovil 76 for 9 dec.School 54 for 5 (Marshall 22). Match drawn.House Matches1st XI.St. Aldhelm's 110 for 9 dec., St. Dunstan's 80.St. Aldhelm's 70, St. Bede's 47.St. Dunstan's 73, St. Bede's 72.2nd XI.St. Aldhelm's 86 for 2, St. Dunstan's 85.St. Bede's 44, St. Aldhelm's 48 for 1.St. Dunstan's 86, St. Bede's 87 for 8.3rd XI. St. Bede's 100 for 6, St. Dunstan's 27. St. Bede's 70, St. Aldhelm's 71 for 3. St. Aldhelm's 44, St. Dunstan's 12. 27OLD BOYS' NOTESO.F.A. Membership is now 434 including 153 Life-members.Subscriptions continue to come in far too slowly and it is hopedthat this issue of the Fosterian will remind the forgetful. Pleaseforward any outstanding subscriptions to either Mr. R. E. Gear,Morley House, Acreman Street, Sherborne, or to Mr. E. Hulmeat Foster's School.Before embarking on news of our more recent activities we feelthat a resume of earlier events, described in News Letter No. 4should be preserved in more permanent form in the Fosterian.The Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, 4th October, at theHalf Moon Hotel when Mr. R. 1. Gibling (1933-42) M.A., andMr. G. O'Hanlon, M.C., M.A., were our guests. On the same daymany Old Boys attended the Founder's Day Service in SherbomeAbbey and the Old Fosterian XI. defeated the School XI. by 4goals to 2 in the Annual Football Match. Full reports of all ourother functions are given later in these notes.As members know, Mr. H. Lush, M.B.E., M.A., retired at theend of the Spring Term from the post of Headmaster of Foster'sSchool, a post he had held since September, 1929. It was widelyfelt by the members of the Association, of which he has been thePresident since its revival in 1930, that the occasion should besuitably honoured by a presentation marking the esteem in whichhe and his family have long been held. This presentation tookplace on 24th February, at the Wessex Club, Sherborne, on theoccasion of the Annual General Meeting when some 40 memberswere present and greetings were received from over 100 othermembers unavoidably absent. Making the presentation, Mr. W. G.Pike (Chairman of the Committee), stressed the quiet, unassumingyet thorough efforts made by Mr. Lush to help lay the foundationsof the careers of so many successful Fosterians. He pointed outthat Mr. Lush, together with the late M r. R. Gibling, had rekindledthe life of the Association, that he had always been present at ourfunctions and had done everything possible to obtain amenitiesfor us and to maintain the strong link between past and present.Presenting a cheque to Mr. Lush, the chairman said: "Pleaseaccept this as a token of the Old Boys' affection for you and oftheir appreciation of all you have done for them." Of Mrs. Lushand Miss Anne Lush he voiced our appreciation with the words:., You have done a great deal of work for the School and alsofor the Association; you will have many new friends in your newsurroundings, but please don't forget to write to the old ones."Mrs. Lush received a travelling clock and Miss Lush a fountainpen. Acknowledging the gifts Mr. Lush underlined the greatpleasure he felt in the inclusion of his wife and daughter in thepresentation, proof of the general awareness and appreciation ofthe great part they had played especia Ily in the board ing house.

28He regretted that they had not been able to take as great a partin the social life of Sherbome as they would have wished, butpointed out that looking after the most treasured possessions ofsome 20 or 30 mothers was a full-time job. He felt extremelyproud of having helped to refound the O.F.A. and wished uscontinuing success. He would take pleasant memories with himto Eastbourne and sincerely hoped that Old Boys when in theneighbourhood would call on him-Mr. Lush has since wIittento the Editor asking him once again to convey the family's warmestthanks, particularly to those who could not say goodbye in person.He feels that Old Boys would like to know that the cheque has nowbecome a greenhouse which will serve as a continual and happyreminder of old fIiends and old times. He knows that he willsadly miss the many letters and visits he received from Old Boysand hopes that personal or written contact will be maintained. Hisaddress is "Ravenswood," King's Avenue, Eastbourne, Sussex.Phone 3077.The Old Fosterians' Association is sincerely proud to have hadMr. Lush as its President for almost 30 years, thanks him warmlyfor all his help and interest, wishes Mrs. Lush and himself a longand happy retirement and fervently hopes to see him at one of ourfunctions in the not-too-distant future.Before the formal business of the Annual General Meeting began,Mr. W. G . Pike, Committee Chairman warmly welcomed thepresence of Mr. Reg Gregory who until quite recently, when illhealthcompelled him to resign office, had been our Chairmansince 1949. Mr. Gregory's resignation had been accepted with thegreatest regret and it was sincerely hoped that he would be ableto remain a keen supporter of the Association for many years tocome. The Fosterian, on behalf of all our members joins mostsincerely in this tribute to one who, both as a Governor of theSchool and as a most effective chairman, has for so long given usthe benefit of his wide experience and practical wisdom. We arehappy to know that we shall still be able to count on his interestand help in any matter that affects either the School or theAssociation. The Annual General Meeting, immediately followingthe presentation to Mr. Lush was presided over by Mr. W. G. Pike.The 29th Annual Report submitted by Mr. Hulme and outliningthe Association's activities was adopted. The Hon. Treasurer,Mr. R. E. Gear submitted the accounts which showed receipts of£45 8s. Od. and expenditure of £36 14s. 2d. He pointed out thatthe small surplus was largely due to the decrease in the cost of theFosteIian and urged members to assist the committee by keepingtheir sUbscIiptions up-to-date. Mr. P. D. F. Miller was cordiallythanked for auditing the accounts. The following officers wereelected: President-H. Lush, Esq., M.B.E., M.A. ; the Vice-Presidentsen bloc; Joint Hon. Secretaries-Messrs. E. Hulme, M. W. R.Johns and L. N. Kitzerow; Hon. Treasurer-R. E. Gear, Esq. ;29Hon. Auditor-P. D. F. Miller, Esq.; Committee-Messrs. L. J.Avery, M. Fothergill, W. G. Pike, K. Toms and H. R. F. Young.Discussion took place on the adoption of a badge and the newcommittee was instructed to obtain one embodying the Schoolbadge, the initials O.F.A. and our colours. In this connection itmay be said that this matter is in hand and it is hoped that the badgewill be on sale at Messrs. Fone and Stagg, Cheap Street, Sherborne,early in the Spring at approximate prices of £1 machine embroideredand £ I 15s. Od. hand embroidered gold wire.The Annual Old Digbyian-Old Fosterian Dance was held on27th February at the Half Moon Hotel, Sherborne, when about120 guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves to the music of theCommodore Orchestra. The evening proved an immense socialsuccess and was also gratifyingly helpful to the joint sub-committee'ssomewhat depleted funds . We were glad to welcome Miss H.Thomson, Headmistress of Lord Digby's School, and Mrs. Lushand very sorry indeed that illness prevented Mr. Lush from beingwith us. Both parent Associations are grateful to Mrs. K. Toms,Hon. Secretary, Mr. K. Toms, Miss Anne Ridout, Mr. R. D. Gayand Mr. W. Trew for their successful organisation of a veryhappy evening and trust that they will feel encouraged to continuethe good work.The School v. O.F. Cricket Match took place on Friday, 17thJuly, having been unavoidably postponed from 13th June. B. J.Hamblin, the Old Boys' captain, put the school in to bat and theywere soon in trouble, two wickets falling for seven runs. However,Dunk and Coffin (16) took the score to 41 before the latter wascaught, whereupon Dunk bore the brunt of the remainder of theinnings, with but feeble support from the other end, and had made48 not out when the School innings closed at 81 for 8 in the 25avers allotted to each innings. For the Old Boys, whose fieldingwas particularly keen, D. B. Ball took 4 wickets for 13 runs, R. J.Hann 2 for 16 and F. Paulley 2 for 4. The target of 82 runs in25 avers certainly appeared well within the scope of this strongO.F. team, but Barter and Fryer bowled so well that 4 wicketswere down for 31 runs, 20 of them to the credit of K. H. House,and, although A. R. Roberts (20) and D. B. Ball (7) added 22 forthe fifth wicket, the tail failed to wag and Young quickly finishedoff the innings for a total of 67. For the School, Barter took 4wickets for 15 runs, Fryer 2 for 16 and Young 3 for 5. It was amost delightful evening's cricket and both sides will look forwardto next year's encounter which will almost certainly be arrangedto take place on Saturday, 11 th June.News from far and nearFirst, sincere congratulations to P. J. Perry (1948-56), ClareCollege, Cambridge, on obtaining first-class honours in part ii ofthe Geography Tripos. He now has a State Studentship and is

30engaged on research into the decline of the coasting trade in theports of 19th century Dorset; to H. R. F. Young (1931-37)who took up the appointment of Head Postmaster of Torrington,Devon, in July; to M. E. Trevett (1938-46) M.A., ph.D., A.R.Le.,appointed Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at FlintshireTechnical College; to J. H. Parker (1943-49) attached in acivilian capacity to H.Q. Far East Land Forces, Singapore, on hispromotion to Higher Executive Officer; to D. R. Baker (1940-46)on his appointment to teach at The Oratory School, Woodcote,Near Reading; to A. T. W. Oxford (1937-43) who, in March,took up an appointment on the staff of the National Associationof Boys' Clubs as Assistant Secretary for Training, a post whichwill take him all over the country working from the NationalHeadquarters, London. He intended to purchase a house atSwanley, Kent; to F. J. Hatton (1932-35) who after a successfulcareer in R.E.M.E. and who is now employed at the Rover worksin Birmingham, has been granted a commission in the TerritorialArmy; to W. A. Squire (1898- 01) LP. , of Bridport and Mrs.Squire on the celebration, on April 15th of their golden weddinganniversary; to L. S. Ebdon (1920-28) who has been promotedto the managership of the Brislington, Bristol, branch of the MidlandBank; to K. E. Moore (1950-57) now at Westlands, who hasbeen awarded a County Technical Scholarship on the result of hisHigher National Certificate; to J. M. Northam (1950-57) who,near the end of his National Service played for the Devon-Dorsetsduring the regimental cricket week and won the battalion cup formarksmanship. He has now begun his teacher training course atLongborough College.We were delighted to hear again from P. Doble (1945-47)Merchant Navy, who at the time of writing, in June, was aboardS.S. " Montreal City" awaiting its turn to enter the St. LawrenceSeaway after the official opening by Her Majesty and PresidentEisenhower. On board was a complete steel roller mill destined forDulute, Minnesota. He hoped to make contact with A. S. Kenin Ontario. Second officer of the ship he has obtained his Master'sForeign-going Certificate. Other colleagues in the Merchant Navywhom he mentioned were J. H. S. Walker (1944--46) Master'sCertificate and G. Eades (1944- 50), D. J. Orr and J. R. Henley,all of whom have First-Mate's Certificates. Peter, now employedby the Bristol City Line and Dominion Line has his home atShirehampton, near Bristol. Another who wrote to us fromabroad was M. J. Maunder (1944-51) R.E., now stationed atKuala Lumpur, Malaya, after a very pleasant period of fifteenmonths spent in Kenya. While he and his wife are enjoyingseeing the world they are both looking forward to their returnto England at the end of 1960. In February A. C. Hatch (1949-55)wrote to say that he had rejoined the Meteorological Office in acivilian capacity, with an appointment at Stansted, Essex. While11in the R.A.F. he had met A. R. Roberts (1949-55) at Nicosia andC. S. Shepherd (1949-53) at El Adem. He had had a chanceto visit Israel and believed that its people were carrying out awonderful experiment in sociology. By the kindness of theirmother we learn that all the four Hedditch brothers are flourishing.Tony (1943-50) is working as an engineer with the B.B.e. atPenrith, Pat (1946-53) is with Lloyd's Bank, Roy (1948-53)who is still living near Beaminster has a son and daughter andBrian (1948-53) was hoping to marry in July. Could we havesome more news from the pens of the people concerned, please!J. D. Knight (1949-56) recently took a six week course with theB.B.C. in London and has now been appointed assistant studiomanager with the West Region at Bristol. P. J. Coombs (1943-49)previously assistant professional at the Wildernesse Golf Club,Sevenoaks, has now a similar post with Tandridge G.C. In a recentletter Major H. F. M. Thorne (1927-34), E.R.D., of Headington,paid a particular tribute to Mr. Lush's efforts for the School andto Mrs. Lush's unending kindness in the boarding house. Wewere pleased to receive a visit in July from L. H. Summerfield(1911-14) senior partner of Cols urn Steel Equipment of Kenilworthand living in Coventry. He is the brother of C. W. Summerfield(1913-14) of Craven Arms, Salop, ofC. D. Summerfield (1913-14)and of the late A. F. Summerfield (1908- 12) whose son is a barristerin Nairobi. He showed great interest in the fortunes of the Schooland the Association and has kindly presented to the School athree volume bible. He is also arranging to loan to us a completeset of English coinage issued in 1902. Another welcome visitorwas Arthur J. Coles (1930-34), who is now in the accounts departmentof the Northern Aluminium Company at Banbury. Whilein the R.A.F. on war service in N. Africa he met K. G. Bradshaw(1932-38) whose address by the way, we do not now know andE. B. G. Abbott (1930-37) of Reading who appears also to havelost touch. As a hobby he referees soccer matches in Oxfordshireand we sincerely congratulate him on his appointment as a Justiceof the Peace of that county. J. C. Fowles (1952-59) wrote tosay that he has begun his training in the Initial Training Schoolfor Apprentices with Rolls Royce, Derby, and has begun to attendlectures in Maths. and Physics at Derby Technical College with aview to a University course later. We are indebted to P. C. Weare(1903-08) who has informed us of the passing of an Old Boy,J. J. C. Harrison (1897-1904) who died suddenly last year inNew York at the age of 57. He was a partner in a firm of stockbrokers.With regret we report that P. Hix (1944--51) is atpresent in hospital in Cheshire and, while knowing that the natureof his illness precludes an immediate recovery, we offer him oursincere good wishes for the ultimate restoration of his health.K. H. House (1947-54) having successfully completed his teachertraining course now has a post at Billingshurst Secondary ModernSchool, while A. R. Roberts has begun a similar course at Cardiff.

31M. J. Wiscombe (1944--48), has moved, on promotion, from theYetminster branch to the head office, Yeovil, of Messrs. Bradfords.Finally, we gratefully acknowledge messages of good will fromL. F. Fox (1907-11) Durban, G. E. Bachelor (1899-00), A. J.Willis (1930-36), Brisbane, B. C. Partridge (1948-55) Cambridge,J. P. Cowan (1927-32) Sittingbourne, and M. M. Betten (1912-19)G.B.E., Nairobi.We should be grateful for up to date news and the address ofCommander A. L. G. Hutchiogs (1924--32), B.SC., R.N. RTD. Willmembers please inform us immediately of any Change of Address.ObituaryIt is with deep and sincere regret that we record the passing,at the age of 82 of one of the most loyal and hard-working membersthat the Association has ever been privileged to have in the personof Charles Alfred Lowman (1888-90) who died on 16th April.He was, of course, a partner in the well known Sherborne firm ofLowman and Sons until his retirement in 1946. He was a prominentFreemason, held several posts connected with Sherborne Abbey and,in his youth was a fine musician and singer, being a founder-memberof the old Sherborne Operatic and Dramatic Society. But it isfor his unsparing work as chairman of the Association over aperiod of 19 years that Old Boys will long and affectionately rememberhim. By nature forthright, he gave deep and earnestthought to Association problems and his presence at our committeemeetings was both a stimulus and a challenge. He was intenselyinterested in both past and present Fosterians and it was a grievousblow to him when ill-health in later years robbed him of theopportunity to serve. Nevertheless he retained his love for theold school to the end of a long, useful and honorable life. Tohis two daughters we respectfully offer our sincere sympathy.Old Fosterians of all ages will learn with regret that WilliamEdward Wearden, F.R.C.O., formerly organist and choirmasterof Sherborne Abbey and for many years music master at the school,passed away on 4th September at the age of 77. A fine musicianand a man of tremendous energy he was deeply interested in all heundertook and insisted that his pupils should always give of theirbest. Leading such a full and busy life he had little time for relaxationbut would always cheerfully give his services for otherpeople's enjoyment and, as many former boarders will remember,his presence always enlivened the Christmas festivities. We offerour sincere sympathy to Mrs. Wearden now living in Worthing towhich town Mr. and Mrs. Wearden had gone to live on his retirementin 1954.At the tragically early age of 18 Major Anthony Evans (1952-57)died on 22nd June at Westminster Hospital. He had planned acareer in the Army but was forced to abandon it not long after33entering as an apprentice owing to the onset of illness. Ourrespectful sympathy is offered to Mr. and Mrs. Evans and to hisyounger brother A. M. Evans, still at school.At the funeral services of all the above, held in Sherborne Abbey,Mr. E. Hulme represented the School and Mr. W. G. Pike, Chairmanof Committee, the Association.We have been informed of the following changes of address :_G. H. Chubb (1939-46), Roethorne, 305 Green Lane, Norbury,London ; B. C. Partridge (1948-55), 7 East Road, Cambridge;H. J. Fooks (1909-14), "Compton," 127 Thetford Road, NewMaiden, Surrey ; H. R. F. Young (1931- 37), clo G.P.O. Torrington,Devon ; P. J. Coombs (1943-49), Flat 2, Old School House,Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Kent ; R. Coleman (1946-50), 68Leicester Avenue, Glasgow, W.2. ; C. R. G. Treasure (1932-40),15 Elmoor Avenue, Welwyn, Herts ; H. Lush (HM 1929-59)," Ravenswood," King's Avenue, Eastbourne, Sussex ; A. J. Coles(1930-34), 16 Bear-Garden Road, Banbury, Oxon ; D. R. Baker(1940-46), 12a Chalgrove Way, Emmer Green, nr. Reading;R. E. Garrett (1932- 35), Gaundle's Farm, Montacute; D. P. J.Guy (1951 - 56), East Pleck Cottage, FOlke ; B. W. Moore (1947-54)6 Hill View, Sherborne Road, Yeovil.We welcome the following new members :­H. ElIiott (1951-58 ; D. PhilpoU (1914--17) ; J. a'C. Simmons ;J. R. Petry (1946- 54) ; R. F. Hodges (1954--59) ; T. R. Perkins(1954- 58) ; A. E. Lugg (1916-21) ; N. Fothergill (1947-52) ;M. J. Dunk (1952-59) ; N. W. Long (1953- 59) ; K. J. Chammings(1954--59) ; R. H. Cole (1954--59) ; T. P. Froude (1954--59) ;C. J. E. Eyres (1953-59) ; J. R. Guppy (1952-59) ; E. J. Cuff( 1952- 59) ; H. Patch (1953- 59) ; C. J. Wigmore (1953-59) ;A. J. Coles ; D. J. S. Durrant (1953-59) ; R. J. Smith (1951 - 59) ;K. D. Chant (1952-59); J. L. Stainer (1953- 59) ; J. C. Fowles(1952- 59) ; B. M. Isaacs (1954--59) ; P. J. Stainer (1951-59).BirthsApril 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Coombs (1943-49 Tandridge, ason, (Ni gel Phillip).June 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Gibling (1933-42) Winterbourne,Bristol, a daughter, (Ann Felicity).July 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Treasure (1935-40) Sherborne, ason, (Michael Francis).August 15th, to Mrs. and Mrs. R. A. Care (1940- 4S) London, S.E. 19,a son, (Nicholas John).Novem ber 27th, 1958, to Mr. a nd Mrs. C. R. G. Treasure ( 1932-40)Welwyn, a daughter, (Anne Mary).

34May 11th, to Or. and Mrs. M. E. Trevett (1938---46) a son, (JohnWilson).September 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Rice (1940-44) a daughter,(Janette Louise).November 22nd, 1957, to Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Doble (1945- 47) adaughter, (Kathryn lane).EngagementsJ. M. Northam (1950- 57) to Gillian Ackland, Milborne Port.M. J. Wiscombe (1944---48) to Dorothy Writtle, Dudley, Wores.MarriagesIn May, at Rotherham, G. H. Chubb (1939---46) Ph.C. to ThelmaOwens, Rotherham- the best man was T. H. Chubb (1946-53).May 2nd, at Kitwe, N orthern Rhodesia, P. Coombs (1939-48)to Marie Theresa O'Reilly.The Editor of these notes thanks all whose contributions of newshave made possible their compilation, regrets any errors or omissionsand asks all members to let him have, however briefly, more news forinclusion in News-Letter No. 5, to be published in the Spring of 1960.