1943 / July - Cranleigh School

THE CRANLEIGHAN
VOLUME SEVENTEEN
NUMBER SEVENTEEN
JULY 1943
THE CRANLEIGHAN.
JULY, 1943.
VOLUME XVII.
No. 17.
EDITORIAL.
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TT is customary to walk about nowadays with long hair—
even the barber complains that there are too many
heads to trim. The trouble is -that everybody (including
the barber) ( has so much to do and so little time in which
to do it. The reason is obvious.
How many remember school life in peace time? Leisure
hours we enjoyed in abundance; chocolate was unrationed;
the South Field, was mown; and passing motorists drew
up to admire the pleasing appearance of the School. But
now the grass has grown up, though the chapel roof is
still visible from the road, which is either deserted or
eftioing with the noise of hurrying Army lorries. During
these four solemn years of war, however, we have become
so accustomed to this state of affairs that many of us are
apt to forget that life was once very different, and we fail,
perhaps, to realise the magnitude of the revolution which
has taken place.
Ever since the last war a long procession of changes has
been queueing up outside a doorway which the present
war has opened; and it remains to be seen how these
changes will agree with each other when the struggle is
over. But meantime no one can afford to be idle, for not
onl/must the war be won by "blood, sweat, and tears,'-'
but equal sacrifice must be made to keep the peace; and
the atmosphere of uncertainty in which we live is preparing our minds for the future. Present circumstances
afford us invaluable experience and knowledge which we
should store up for times to come. So let us go on as we
have done in the past, cheerfully and with a good will,
and remember always the things we are seeing and hearing and learning day by day.
SCHOOL NOTES.
The Summer Term began on Friday, April 30th, and
will end on Saturday, July 24th. Next Term will begin
on Monday, September 20th.
At Speech Day, on Friday, October, 22nd, the prizes will
be given away by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
A. D. Caesar (Magdalene) has been elected to the John
Stewart of Rannock Scholarship for proficiency in Sacred
Music, at Cambridge University.
The following' visitors have preached in Chapel this
term:—
May 23rd: The Right Rev. C. M. Blagden, Bishop of
Peterborough.
June 20th: The Right Rev. A. F, Winnington-Ingram.
July llth: J. F. Roxburgh, Esq., Headmaster of Stowe.
July 18th: The Rev. J. S. Purvis.
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THE ENDOWMENT FUND.
List of Subscriptions and Donations from July 1st, 1942,
to July 8th, 1943:—
L . S . Lawton
Mrs. Lawton
Middle Spanish Form
...
Chapel Box, 1942(2)
B . C . Pearce
Rev. H. L. Johnston
Chapel Collection, 25/10/42
B . Kusel
War Stock, 3£ per cent, dividend
...
Chapel Collection at Confirmation Service
K. J . Saunders
F . W . Cockburn
H. F. Lee
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E. J. V. Percy
Bank Interest
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£ s. d.
2 2 0
3 3 0
5 0
3 3
5 0 0
1 11 6
3,17 6
3 3 0
25 13 7
8 8 4
1 1 0
1 1 0
2 2 0
5 0
2 3 11
J . -C. Moger
Bev. H. A. Ploud
R . H . Corneld
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Rev. J. F. Spink
S . P . Dickins
A . Bliss
E . E . Smart
Lieut.-General S i r A . H . Bingley
Miss Burton
A . E . Secre,tt
E . E . Calvert
Chapel Offertory, 1943(1)
...
Chapel Box, 1943(1)
G. R. Day
R. P. Boileau
Mrs. Beaumont
D . Adams ...
War Stock, 3£ per cent, dividend
W : E . Sandell
Mrs. Prichard
G . M . Trevethan
Mrs. Kekewich
W . D . Walker
G . Bailey
Chapel Collections, 20/6/43
Mrs. A. W. Geddes
...
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Junior School Chapel Collection, 27/6/43 ...
H . A . Chalker
G . L. Parrott
£ s. d.
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10 10 0
5 5 0
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1 1 0
2 2 0
2 2 0
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THE OLD CRANLEIGHAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
Contributions have been received from:—
B. H. O. Armstrong
W. E. Bartlett
H. F. J. Blackmore
C. Harden
A. A. Harris x
- w- D- Hartley
K
P. Brett
2 a ? t- w' L;,Haze11
R. L. Brewis
A. H. Brown
H. J. K. Cayley
S. F. Charltpn
The Rev. A. F. G.
Christie
J. A. Collard
C. S. Collingwood
The Rev. C.
Crowhurst
R. J. Dickinson
Major J. S. Dorling
S/Leader A. Durrant
E. F. Dyer
The Rev. J. S. Elliott
J. A. D. Finch-Noyes
Sir F. L. C. Floud
K. C. F. Foster
A. F. Greenwood
F. T. Greenwood
H. E. Greenwood
R..R. Gunstone
S/Leader C. Hailey
j^Holford
j Honey
H. Howell
Lt.-Col. Sir G. H. E.
Hussey
H. T. W. Jeans
J. C. Jorgensen
J. S. Killick
E. K. King,
Capt. P. C. Knight
W. P. Lambe
L. Langmead
W. R. E. Larkin
G. Larkins •
L. S. Lawton
G. J. E. Laytaorn
Dr. R. M. B. Lowis
A. J. MacNeill
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V. L. Malempre
The Rev. C. S.
Marcon
H. J. Mark
J. C. Moger
D. H. Morrison-Jones
C. J. W. Mundy
H _ H _ Newman
A. P. W. Pearce
* £ P<frce
- Porting
E p
- - Rob{nson
Lt. P. R. A. RussellBrown
C. D. Senior
P. Shelley
R. Shelton
P. J. Shepherd
The Rev. J. P. Spink
The Rev. J. C.
Stephenson
R. S. Swaab
R. P. Tomltns'on
G. M. Trevethan
L. P. Vincent
T. D. Wagner
G. H. Warren
J. S. Westcott
L. T. Wheeley
J. W. Williams
J. N. Wise
C. A. Worssam
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C. C.
Mr. Rhodes, when he was Headmaster, did a great deal
for Cranleigh; one of the best'things he did was to bring
with him, from Ardingly, Mr. Growhurst, to become a
'Chief corner-stone ki that rebuilding of the School's life
which Mr. Rhodes began.
It is hard to know where to begin the catalogue of
C. C.'s activities at Cranleigh. In teaching, he showed a
characteristic disinterestedness by being ready to abandon
his favourite subject, classics, to take over the hitherto
somewhat scorned subject of geography. Geography soon
ceased to be scorned. And it now became a living thing,
stretching its roots beyond the Form room to points such
as the rain gauge in the garden of Rhian Cottage. He was
Housemaster of II North .from 1912 to 1936, and again for a
time during the present war. As one who had good
opportunities to judge it the writer can testify to his devotion here—with confidence that anyone who was a member of the House during that time would be eager to add
his own testimony. If he had a fault as a Housemaster it
was one shared by all Housemasters—an inability at times
to conceive that some member of his House could really be
as wicked as his actions proved him to be. He had more
than one period in command of the O.T.G., and produced
a spirit of keenness and willing discipline which is not
inevitably characteristic of O.T.C. contingents. For a long
time, too, he shouldered the laborious task of training the
Shooting. VIII, in petrol-ridden days when this involved
two 'journeys a week to the far-off Bisley Range. He
became -School Librarian at the moment when Mr.
Williams's generosity made this a far more exacting post
than it had been, and the organisation of the new rooms,
the arrangement and cataloguing of the books, are his
work. When the present Headmaster revived the post of
Second Master one of his reasons for doing so must have
been that the then senior member of the Staff was so
obviously suited to fill it. The writer is glad of this
chance'to thank C. C. for the tact and patience with which
he carried out perhaps the most important function of a
Second Master—that of keeping the other members of the
Staff in order.
There is no space to do more than mention other things
—organisation of School Examinations, supervision of
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Victory Digging, and so on. And nothing has been said
so far about games. He would not claim to have been an
athlete; yet the writer can remember a figure under a
Cryptics' cap executing not a few cunning leg-glides or
taking more than one sudden wicket for the Masters or^he
Platypods, a tireless leader of forwards for the nowdefunct Testers' XV, a dashing outside-right sending in
fierce "centres" on the hockey field. And he found time
amid all his other work to coach for hours at House nets
and referee or umpire innumerable games.
Granleigh has indeed much for which to thank C. C.
It has only one thing for which to reproach him—that he
left us too soon. But we will forgive him that, because it
has meant that he has been able to accept a new home and
work not far away. We wish him and Mrs. Crowhurst
many happy years at Dunsfold, and hope we shall often
see them here.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS.
Senior Prefect
P. McNamara.
School Prefects: —
H. D. R. Smith, W. L. Passmore, R. A. L. Hull,
B. S. Ker, E. W. Bennett', S. G. Harvey, P. R.
MacNeill.
Captain of Cricket
B. S. Ker.
Vice-Captain and Hon. Secretary of Cricket
S. G. Harvey.
Captain of Physical Training
R. A. L. Hull.
Captain of Athletics
P. McNamara.
Captain of Shooting
J. W. E. Mark.
Hon. Secretary, Games Committee
P. McNamara.
Chapel Readers: —
P. McNamara, H. D. R. Smith, W. L. Passmore,
R. A. L. Hull, B. S. Ker, S. G. Harvey^ P. R. MacNeill.
St. Nicholas Scholars
M. A. Griffith-Jones, F. W. Bennett.
Editor of "The Cranleighari"
B. S. Ker.
Assistant Editor of "The Cranleighan" ... R. A. L. Hull.
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VALETE.
II AND III SOUTH.
N. AND M.—B. G. Sullivan; came 193S3, placed Ma;
House Prefect; School Certificate; Matriculation;
Chapel Server; L/Corporal in J.T.C.; Certificate
"A."
P. H. Weir Rhodes; came 19412, placed IVc; House
Prefect; Oxford School Certificate; L/Corporal in
J.T.C.; Certificate l!A."
I AND IV SOUTH.
N. AND M.—J. G. Geddes; came 19393, placed IV6;
School Certificate; House Prefect; C.Q.M.S. in
J.T.C.; Certificate "A."
V«.—P. D. Adams; came 19391, placed J.S.; House
Captain; School Certificate; 2nd XI Hockey Colours
1942, 1st XI Colours 1943; played 2nd XI Cricket
1942; played Fives for School 1942; Captain of Fives
1943; Shooting Eight; House Tie; Chapel Reader;
Sergeant in J.T.C.; Certificate "A."
N. R. Jones; came 1939, placed J.S.; House Prefect;
played 1st XI Cricket 1941, Colours 1942; played 1st
XI Hockey 1942-43, 2nd XI Colours 1942; played 1st
XV 1942, 2nd XV Colours 1942; House Tie; Shooting
Eight; Proficiency Part I; A.T.C.
"WEST.
VI 3.—G. V. Day; came 19413, placed V6; School Certificate; Matriculation; J.T.C.
Vc.—-P. G. White; came 19392, placed Ilia; played 2nd XV
1942; President of Natural History Society; Certificate "A" Parts 1 and 2.
Me.—R. A. W. H. Ashkenny; came 19413, placed Me.
I NORTH.
N. AND M.—B. F. E. Boileau; came 19392; Music
Scholar; House Prefect; School Certificate; London
Matriculation; Certificate "A"; Corporal in J.T.C.
II NORTH.
Vc.—J. E. Marston; came 19383, placed Illb; House
Prefect; played 1st XI Hockey 1943, 2nd XI Hockey
Colours 1943; played 2nd,XI Cricket 1942; played
2nd XV 1942; played School Fives 1941; School
Fives team 1942; Colours 1943; House Tie; A.T.C.
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EAST.
VI 2b.—W. A. Beaumont; came 19383, Entrance Exhibitioner, placed IV«; House Captain; School Certificate; Matriculation; Higher Certificate; 2nd XV
Colours 1941; Captain of 2nd XV 1942; played 1st
XV 1942; Captain of P.T. 1942-43; Hon. Secretary,
Debating Society; Hon. Secretary, Photographic
Society; Editor of The Cranleighan 1941-43; played
Alonso in The Tempest; Producer for the "Orient
Players"; St. John's Medallion; Choir; Chapel
Reader; Certificate "A"; J.T.C.; Proficiency Certificate, A.T.C.; P/Sergeant in A.T.C. To Christ
Church, Oxford.
JUNIOR SCHOOL.
C. A. W. Gibbons; came
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J. Welsh; came 1941 . (Day Boy).
SALVETE.
I NORTH.
II AND III SOUTH.
M. J. Burgess.
G. A. Adamson.
C. H. Dearnley.
J. H. Collins.
H. 0. Hamilton (Day Boy).
*N. L. Cooper (Day Boy).
J. G. Samson.
WEST.
EAST.
N. H. Bliss.
C. A. Bornoff.
L. M. Davis.
D. J. G. King.
M. Scadding.
R. D. Gotts.
*D. R. A. .Scott.
*J. Sandell.
P. G. W. Whybrow.
II NORTH.
JUNIOR SCHOOL.
*G. C. Baker.
A. H. Findlay.
J. A. K. McClure.
R. Fountain.
*M. Palmer.
J. H. Franklin.
R. C. Gibb.
I AND IV SOUTH.
G. R. Newbery.
*D. A. M. Ellis.
R. K. Parker.
M. H. Orr Pater son.
A. M. Pinchbeck.
C. P. W. Regan.
R. C. .Salvesen.
*R. N. Salvesen.
F. D. Stephenson.
*P. A. Tullidge.
J. W. Farrar (Day Boy).
I. H. Whatley.
P. H. K. Steveney (Day Boy)
* Prom Junior School.
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ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
A great many expeditions have been made in the past
year and a half. During the winter months Vachery provides a wide field for observation, and in the summer
Smithwood Common is as good a place as any for watching. This year it is particularly noteworthy that pairs of
corncrakes, golden-crested wrens, and wrynecks have
nested within a mile of Cranleigh Church.
P. H. STIRZAKER.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
The Society is very sorry that Mr. Stevens, the president,
has had to resign owing to other calls on his time. We
are very lucky, however, in gaining a new president in
Mr. Morlin, who has already shown his-active keenness
in a most interesting lecture on church architecture. We
thank Mr. Stevens for all the work he did in arranging
meetings and excursions during his time as president.
M. A. G.-J.
THE PURVIS SOCIETY.
The following meetings have been held during the past
year (Saturdays unless otherwise stated):—
1942.
October 31.—A. E. D. Mitton, Esq.: "North Africa:
Its People and Customs."
November 21.—Rev. V. 0. Howson: "This Strange,
Eventful History."
December 5.—Lieut. V. A. Cox: "Naval Operations."
1943.
February 27.—W. L. Reed, Esq.: "Modern British
Music."
March 26 (Friday) .—Mr. L.S. Michaelis: "Research."
July 3.—W. Hewlett, Esq.: "Maurice Hewlett and
Fairies."
July 17.—Rev. J. S. Purvis.
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THE MUSICAL SOCIETY.
At the end of last Michaelmas'Term a meeting was held
of boys interested in music. It was agreed that there
should be some organisation available for boys who
wished to further their musical education, and as the old
Gramophone Society no longer fulfilled this end, it was
decided that a Musical Society should be formed.
Accordingly, at the beginning of the next term, B. S.
Ker was elected President, together with representatives
from each form throughout the School as a committee.
The Society was declared open to the whole School without subscription.
Concerts have been held regularly during the last two
terms. Many of them have been presented by masters
who are ipso facto vice-presidents. Mr. Allchin deserves
special thanks for his invaluable assistance.
A. M.L.
THE WILLIAMS LIBRARY.
RECENT ACCESSIONS.
Presented by D. Graham Robinson, Esq.
Better Photographs
Brighter Photography
Picture Finding
Ilford Manual of Photography
Teach Yourself
Portraiture
Secrets of Enlarging
M. Natkin
D. Charles
C. Bennett
Ilford, Ltd.
S. Bowler
G. W. Hesse
G. Buckley
Presented by S. F. Charlton, Esq.
Wisden's Almanack, 194,2
Presented by D. Roy, Esq.
Country Moods and Tenses
Bernard Shaw
J. J. Thomson
Well, Anyhow
To Whom do Schools Belong?
Good Neighbours
The Art of Practical Thinking
A Countryman's Bedside Book
Collected Poems
The Years of Endurance
Looking for Trouble
Remembrance
,..t
The English Countryman
Storm Over the Land
Quires and Places where they Sing
Rural England
E. Olivier
H. Pearson
Lord Rayleigh
A. P. Herbert
W. O. Lester Smith
W. Rose
R. Weil, jun.
"B.B."
jR. Brooke
A. Bryant
V. Cowles
H. J. Massingham
H. J. Massingham
C. Sandburg
S. M. Nicholson
R. Jeffries
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Talks in a Free Country
W. R. Inge
Jefferson
S. K. Padover
W. B. Yeats
J. Hone
The Sacred Wood
T. S. Eliot
Public Schools and British Opinion since 1860
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Mack
Cricket Prints, 1920-1940
R. Robertson Glasgow
The Golden Throng
E. W. Teale
The English People
D. W. Brogan
OTHER ADDITIONS.
Essentials of Golf
A. Mitchell
Human Anatomy for Art Students
Fripp and Thomson
Physics and Philosophy
Sir J. Jeans
Oliver Cromwell
J. A. Picton
England from Earliest Times to the Great Charter
O. Stone
Gun-running and the N.W. Frontier
Sir O. R. Keppel
The Place-names of Lancashire
Wyld and Hirst
Caesar and Cleopatra
B. Shaw
A Short History of Pewter
E. Englefield
Scotty
F. Pitt
Eighty Years
General Sir N. Lyttleton
Whitaker's Almanack, 1943.
The British Constitution
W. J. Jennings
The Whig Interpretation of History
H. Butterfield
The Tudors
Conyers Read
Government and the Governed
R. H. S. Grossman
The Thirty Years' War
C. V. Wedgwood
The Revolt of the Netherlands
P. Geyl
The Tudor Despotism
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C. H. Williams
The Reformation of England ....„
G. Constant
England in the Reign of Charles II
D. 039
The Principles of Politics
A. R. Lord
First Steps in Rugby Football
W. D. Gibbon
The Essential Shakespeare
J. D. Wilson
As You Like It Facsimile, 1st folio text
Shakespeare
Macbeth. Facsimile, 1st folio text
Shakespeare
The Corn Laws and Social England
C. R. Fay
Oxford Apostles
G. Faber
The Political Influence of Queen Victoria
F. Hardie
The Golden Century of Spain
R. T. Davies
A History of Russia
B. Pares
A Century of Nationalism
H. L. Featherstone
British Foreign Policy
M. Bruce
Edmund Burke
Sir P. Magnus
Royal Flush
M. Irwin
The Proud Servant
M. Irwin
The Bride
M. Inrin
SCHOOL MISSION NOTES.
I am writing these short notes on Whit-Monday night
on my return from a most cheering Annual General Meeting of the School Mission. In these difficult days it was
refreshing to find members of the School in such large
numbers present at this meeting, in addition to a good
number of Old Cranleighans.
The Annual Report and Financial Statement for the
year ending March 31st, 1943 is circulated with this number of The Cranleighan, therefore I need not use more
valuable space, but commend this Report and Financial
Statement to your notice in order that it may be realised
that, in spite of present-day problems, the activities of the
School Mission continue and the necessary financial support is still being generously provided.
A. N. TURNER (School Missioner}.
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SCHOOL DRAMA & "MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL"
Most dramatic critics have the advantage over their
readers of having at least read the play beforehand, or
else knowing the players and their capabilities.
This critic has no such advantage. But the very mention of the fact does bring out the existence of two school
realities—and it applies to any school—either the author's
meaning is too subtle or lofty for the audience to grasp,
or else his work is so basically simple that he never gives
the actors a chance to show their talents.
Let us be candid and admit that in the past the dramatic
taste of the School has largely depended on comedies and
thrillers (Ambrose Applejohris Adventure was an example of both at once), with a yearly Shakespeare play to
save its dramatic face. The acting and production were
not at fault; their standard has always -been remarkably
high. Rut apart from the crooks or gangsters, haunted
libraries, broad comedies, and an occasional revue, there
is nothing to suggest that the School has a very cultivated
taste for anything else.
Do we want culture and education in our entertainment?
No, not all the time. Think of Macbeth's drunken porter
and his comic scene immediately after Duncan's death.
But unless the School wants -to leave Speech Hall with
something solid over which to chew (a simple social truth
for example), then we may as well go back to our bagsnatching crooks and their paste pearls all over again.
The fault, Horatio, lies not in our plays, but in ourselves.
S. Simon Stylites gave us something to think about,
probably a little too much. So did People At Sea, in
spite of its "stageyness." The main faults lay with the
authors, or, rather, with the choice of authors. But they
showed what could be done.
What happens when a first-class professional company
of players performs Eliott's Murder in the Cathedrals I
think everyone understood the drift of the play and the
significance of characters like the Tempters. Were we
restive in the "sermon"? Many afterwards exclaimed that
they never noticed how long the monologue was. Lately
the School has become play-conscious, and so was able
to appreciate the quality of the acting, which was faultless in timing and gesture. It responded loudly to the
comic relief after the murder, when the knights made
their different excuses; but I know we all found it a
mental wrench to return to the
cathedral atmosphere, with
the monks' psalms in plain:song and the women weeping
over their lost benefactor.
It needs an intellect equal to modern verse to switch
from one such extreme to another. This explains why
the "women" were not fully appreciated; they belonged to
the poetic side of Eliott, who, though he is the leading
modern poet, is yet very difficult to understand. No one
can understand Eliott in two hours. Let us admit that
parts of the play were caviare to the general, and
leave it at that. Without being refined virtuosos, we may
hope for more of this kind; we can certainly do with it.
R. A. L. H.
PEOPLE AT SEA. By J. B. Priestley. Presented by
Masters and Boys, Saturday, June i2th.
FRANK JEFFERSON (Fourth Officer of the. "Zillah") ... I. J. DAVIES
RIPTON (a Steward)
G. C. E. MORLIN
MILLS (Second Wireless Officer of the "Zillah")
P. B. RAES
NONA STOCKTON (a young American passenger) ... SHEILA GIBSON
PROFESSOR PAWLET (an elderly English passenger) ... C. A. WICKS
ASHFORD MYRICKS (an elderly American passenger), W. T. LOVEDAY
MRS. WESTMORELAND (an elderly English passenger),
ALISON GIBB
CARLO VELBURG (a Central European super cargo) ... E. L. SUNDE
BOYNE -(a deck hand)
R. A. L. HULL
MIRIAM PICK (Diana Lismore's maid)
PEARL KEILLER
VALENTINE AVON (a well-known English author)
A. T. SCOTT
DIANA LISMORE (a well-known English actress)
JOY DOWNS
Play produced by A. T. SCOTT
Scenery constructed by P. Stirzaker, B. A. Williams, and J. L. Feaver.
Lighting arrangements by A. C. Wray and H. D. King.
Prompter: Mrs. Wicks. Make-up by Mrs. Todd.
Furniture loaned by Messrs. David Mann & Sons,
There can be no doubt that the evening was a success.
The Devonport Speech Hall was crowded with boys and
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friends from the village, and the enthusiasm at the
end of the play could be restrained no more, and the .profound observations that close the play were totally lost in
the applause.
No one can say that the players were not worthy of that
applause, for many less broadminded schoolmasters
would have hesitated at risking their dignified reputations
in such parts as a drunken sot or a terrified rat-like little
steward, but not so tlftit night! The cast .with one accord
flung themselves enthusiastically into their parts and
played them with a zeal and recklessness that delighted
the audience.
The choice of play was judicious. There is hardly any
difficult action, and the play relies on interest gained by
the interplay of the somewhat diverse characters left upon
a derelict ship that is liable to sink at any moment.
Whether people in such a predicament would discuss
social problems with such abandon as Mr. Priestley dictates is a matter for debate, and at times it seemed possible
that the play might fail because of the slowing up of-the
action caused by Mr. Priestley's inability to resist sermonising at the mos't ridiculous moments; but this difficulty
was overcome with great skill by the producer, who
wisely kept the characters on the move, continually varying the grouping. Other obstacles were the slightly weak
third act, which had to be made interesting, and the continuous succession of separated dialogues which had to
be blended together so that they appeared to follow naturally after each other. Both these faults were rectified
with great efficiency by both producer and players.
Except for a slight explosion from the footlights in Act I
the technical efficiency was extremely high. The scenery,
which was built and painted entirely by members of the
School, was pleasing to the eye, and the lighting was
imaginative, the shadows on the sky-drop being probably due to the shattered state of the footlights cable during this act.
The most remarkable thing about the play, however,
was the way in which each part seemed made for the
actor. Mr. Wicks, forsaking mathematics for philosophy,
was Professor Pawlett to the last sentence. We do not
know Mr. Scott's private vices, but he certainly made a
fine job of the part of the disillusioned, drunken author.
We shall never forget Mr. W. T. Loveday's nasal twang
and his touching portrayal of the American millionaire
who finally decides to "go out West to cook," or Mrs.
Dow^s's magnificent performance as a spoilt, nervy, and
declining film star. This is to name only a few of the
performances, for we must needs exhaust pages if we are
to do justice to all of the cast, from Miss Gibb, who gave
such a magnificent portrayal of the old lady, down to the
two boys who showed us that those under eighteen can
act just as well as those over it.
People At Sea broke new ground*at Cranleigh, and the
utmost credit must go to the producer for his achievement.
Let us hope that we shall see many more of his productions here in the future.
V. G. D. MAY.
MACBETH.
July bth and Qth.
First Witch
Second Witch
Third Witch
King Duncan
Malcolm (son to Duncan)
Captain
Lennox
Ross
Macbeth
Banquo
Angus
Lady Macbeth
Messenger
Fleance
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Porter
Macduff
Donalbain (son to Duncan)
Old Man
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Servant
First Murderer
Second Murderer
Servant
Third. Murderer
Lord
First Apparition
Second Apparition
Third Apparition
Lady Macduff
Son to Lady Macduff
Messenger
Doctor
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Gentlewoman
Menteith
Caithness
Servant
Seyton
Old Siward
Messenger
Young Siward
M. A. G.-Jones
A. W. Pollock
N. G. Lion
M. D. H. Thomson
L. de V. Fison
J. H. J. Tatam
P. Hutchlns
J. A. Sadler
Mr. J. R. Stevens
J. M. Bradley
V. G. D. Mav
Mrs. A. Fairclough
J. F. Adam
P. W. Flinn
R. A. L. Hull
N. K. G. Rosser
M. C. Jonason
I. C. Fraser
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D. Gould
I. G. Gibson
R. R. D. Hall
J. Martin
I. G. Tait
S. Sidders
R. A. L. Hull
I. A. Beattie
J. R. Byron
Miss S. Gibson
M. B. W. Davis
D. W. Hansford
M. D. Button
J. A. K. McClure
A. C. Frood
J. R. Penney
G. D. Nisbet
R. A. L. Hull
R. M. Thorpe
I. A. Beattie
N. Hacking
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Attendants and Guards
D. Gould, J. Martin
Steward
j. x. Gale
Kingly Apparitions: J. F. Adam, I. A. Beattie, J. T.
Gale, A. C. Prood, D. Gould, J. Martin, J. H. J.
Tatam, A. R. A. Smith, P. E. Tompkins.
Lords
R. G. S. Wood, R. G. Pairbarns
Ladies
N. Covington, C. F. Schooling
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STAGE STAFF. Electricians: H. D. King, A. W. Gwyther. Curtain:
A. L. Peaver. Music: H. D. R. Smith. Effects: M. Macpherson, A. M.
Loft, B. A. Williams. Prompter: Mr. I. J. Da vies. Stage Manager: P.
Stirzaker.
The Play directed and produced by Mr. J. R. Stevens.
The production of the Shakespeare play set for School
Certificate has been a tradition for so long that it was
good to see that the progress of the war, with its contingent
shortening of people's spare time, had not managed to
stop it.
Mr. J. R. Stevens added to the cares of producer the
weight of the title role, and it speaks well for his courage
and tenacity of purpose that neither was allowed to suffer,
despite the shortage of materials available for scenery and
costumes. It required a strong hand and a firm judgment
to decide to dress Macbeth in the costumes of the Student
Prince, and the result, if at first a little startling to the
conservative Shakespearean, was colourful and stood out
well against the plain setting.
,
In his scenes with Lady Macbeth, and in his soliloquies,
Mr. Stevens was at his best, while in his scenes with the
younger members of his company he toned down his style
to suit their less experienced deliveries.
Mrs. Fairtlough is well known to Cranleigh audiences,
but we have never seen her better than as Lady Macbeth.
Her sleepwalking scene held the Hall in a silence that was
at times almost eerie. Supporting her in this was M. D.
Sutton, who gave one of the finest little character studies
as the Doctor that I have seen for some time. He has the
ability of making the best of his own part without in any
way taking attention from the central figure.
We have come to expect a good performance from such
a stalwart as R. A. L. Hull, and he did not disappoint us.
As the Porter, he gave full measure to the humour of the
part. I was particularly pleased with the restrained
emotion of N. K. G. Rosser as Macduff, and with the
poise of N. Hacking as Young Siward, while M. D. H.
Thomson as King Duncan and L. Fison as his Son were
well cast in their roles of somewhat bewildered royalty;
they both have pleasant voices but they have still a lot to
learn about deportment. I. G. Gibson invested the part of
the First Murderer with a gangster touch which was at
times rather too much for the gravity of the audience. I
liked J. M. Bradley best when he was a ghost, perhaps
because he had then to be silent, for, although he did his
best in a very difficult part, his diction is not good.
P. Hutchins, as the rather swashbuckling Lennox, was
rather reminiscent of one of Mr. Gochran's young gentlemen but looked as though he had worn a cloak and sword
most of his young life; he has a poise and freshness which
is good to watch. The green fire and smoke of the three
witches, M. A. Griffith-Jones, N. G. Lion and A. W.
Pollock, was impressive and they were well served by the
lighting department. The delivery of their lines had all
the venom that the parts demanded.
The principals were well supported by the smaller
parts, each of whom added his small contribution to the
final polish of the show. The slight adjustments of setting
between scenes and the constant change of lighting,
make-up and costume, and the synchronisation of the
sound effects spoke well for the team work of those
"back stage," and although they were unseen the effect of
their presence gave the play a slickness and balance that
was at times almost professional.
Mr. Stevens is to be congratulated on the way in which
he has triumphed over the many difficulties that the war
has placed in the way of artistic achievement.
A. T. S.
MUSIC.
Music Competitions. March 12th.
The adjudicator was Dr. T. H. W. Armstrong, Organist
of Christ Church, Oxford. Results:—
Organ Solo
A. M. Loft
Solo Singing
M. A. Griffith-Jones
House Singing
II North
House Instrumental Competition ... I North
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The Meitges String Quartet. Sunday, May Qlh.
A new feature of musical activities during the past year
has been the opportunity afforded the School of hearing
the four concerts given in connection with the Cranleigh
Music Society.
The School was exceptionally fortunate in being able
to hear the Isolde Menges String Quartet on May 9th. The
programme included a superb performance of the Brahms
clarinet quintet, with Pauline Juler. The combination of
clarinet and strings is never easy, but the tone quality
and blending was perfect.
The Wolff Serenade for strings and the Haydn Quartet,
Op. 77, No. 4, completed a never-to-be-forgotten programme.
It is greatly to be hoped that these concerts will be continued in the coming year.
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The School (Concert. June i8th.
PROGRAMME
OVERTURE—Egmont, Op 84
ANDANTE FOR FLUTE AND ORCHESTRA
Solo Flute: S. G. LIDSTONE
ANDANTE AND VARIATIONS, Op. 46
(For Two Pianoforte).
A. W. POLLOCK and A. M. LOFT.
SYMPHONY IN G MINOR
First Movement: Allegro Molto
Beethoven
Mozart
Schumann
Mozart
INTERVAL
CONCERTO FOR OBOE & STRING ORCHESTRA
Handel
Adagio—Allegro—Slciliana—Vivace
Solo Oboe: E. M. W. OLDROYD
PIANOFORTE CONCERTO No. 2 In C. Minor, Op. 18
Rachmaninoff
Solo Pianoforte: The Reverend N. E. WILKINSON
CHORAL SONG—"England, My England"
R. Vaughan-Williams
Soloist: Mr. M. ALDRIDGE
To do complete justice to the quality of this concert is
impossible in the space allotted to me, since that would
involve a detailed analysis of the various sections of the
orchestra and the extraordinary advance shown by individual boy members as a direct result of Mr. Allchin's
genius. Suffice it to say that both wood-wind and strings
showed as marked an improvement on least year's performance as did that performance on its predecessor.
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The Egmont Overture, with which the programme
opened, was particularly well played; the Handel Concerto was clean-cu't and vigorous, as Handel should be;
while in the Rachmaninoff item, played with immense
verve by the Rev. N. E. Wilkinson, the modulating passages were rendered with real delicacy and feeling. If
there was a fault to be found anywhere I should place it
in the Mozart Symphony, where the strings responded
rather less briskly to the baton than elsewhere.
As for the individual performances, I tender my sincere
congratulations to Lidstone and Oldroyd, while doubting
whether any public school in the kingdom could have
produced a better rendering of the Schumann Variations
for Two Pianofortes than that given by Pollock and Loft.
In conclusion, I should like to record my personal
appreciation of the work done by the Choir in VaughanWilliams's England, my England, so rousingly sung by
Mr. Aldridge. The quality of tone in the boys' voices was
really inspiring, and delighted the ear.
W. H.
VERSE.
HISTORICAL CLERIHEWS.
Beaumont and Fletcher
Frequently muttered, "We'll bet 'cha
Nobody has the gumption to state
That we wrote Henry VIII I"
Sir Francis Bacon
Didn't half take on
When he heard it suggested that he
Had put Bohemia on the sea.
Sir Walter Raleigh
Wore a new costume daily.
That cloak he threw in the mud
Was a dud.
The Virgin Queen
Could choose her own lovers, I ween;
So what on earth possessed her
To fool around with Leicester?
Of Kings, Charles the First
Was considered the worst—
Until one reckoned
With Charles the Second.
W. H.
THE NIGHTMARE.
(With many apologies to Lewis Carroll.)
I dreamed I saw a squad of boys
Departing on a spree.
I dreamed again, and saw it was
A period of P.T.
"This exercise will do," I said,
"For you, but not for me."
I dreamed I saw the First XI
Playing one afternoon.
I dreamed again, and saw it was
A tropical monsoon.
It was so very strange a sight
I fell down in a swoon.
I dreamed I saw a plot of ground
Where School potatoes grew.
I dreamed again, and saw it was
A tiger from the Zoo.
"This kind of thing," I told myself,
"Will really never do."
I dreamed I saw a large round pot
Of rationed marmalade.
I dreamed again, and saw it was
A J.T.C. parade.
It looked so very smart that I
Began to feel afraid.
I dreamed I saw a desert where
There was no food 'at all.
I dreamed again, and saw it was
The School's large dining-hall.
I ran to get permission signed
To telephone Whitehall.
I dreamed it was the end of term,
And time to catch the train.
I dreamed, and saw another term
Had just begun again.
And this, I felt, was far too great
A tax upon mv brain.
BUZ.
Letters to the Editor.
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To the Editor of "The Cranleighan."
CAMBRIDGE LETTER.
The formation of a Cambridge O.C. Society last year
has given the job of writing this letter to the Hon. Secretary, and as he can be readily identified the scope for
indiscretions is considerably reduced.
The new University Naval Division has brought P. D.
Adams, of Magdalene, up on a Short Course. We are
getting used to the sight of him in uniform. Other members are G. K. Jennings, of Trinity, who usually seems to
parade in mufti owing to "pressure of work,'"although a
visit to his rooms did not seem to confirm this; and J. P.
West-Taylor, of the Hall, who is bound for the F.A.A.
and moves in an aura of music and rowing among other
things.
Magdalene has seen several O.C.'s, including D. E.
Watson and R. C. Soukup, who were up on a R.A.F.
Short Course, and were the terror of the Magdalene
scrum, the latter playing occasionally for the LX Club,
while the former bolstered the College choir. A. D. Caesar
has carried all before him in the music world. Our only
method of keeping pace with him is by reading the Sunday
Times and the C.U.M.S. programmes. R. A. Jennings has
been getting around in his own quiet way; while J. D.
Short, of Sidney, has only been seen in the distance.
G. A. H. Cpoksley, of John's, has combined the diverse
arts of growing a moustache to add prestige to his H.G.
commission and rowing in the L.M.B.C. boat that won the
Junior Eights at Oxford with being an embryo parson
bound for Oxford next year. At Bart's R. Morgan has
been playing cricket and trying to escape the notoriety of
his room-mate, while D. K. Tucker has been combining
his own housekeeping with a study of Egyptian architecture, being able to produce technical terms with embarrassing readiness.
The virtual ceasing of Arts Courses next year will still
further reduce the numbers of the University, but the
indications are that the representatives of Cranleigh will
continue to nourish.
Yours, etc.,
CANTOC.
Dear Sir,
I should like to bring to your notice what seems
a somewhat scandalous state of affairs. This School is
situated in the country, and a fair number of its members are country-bred and intend to follow some calling
connected with the country, and yet'scarcely anything
is done in the way of allowing them to cultivate their own
gardens or breed their own animals. Boys should surely
be encouraged to have agricultural interests, especially
in war time, and should be given instruction in the
elements of husbandry. Hoping that this appeal will not
pass by unheeded.
I am,
Yours, etc.,
AGRICOLA.
SPORTS NOTES.
HOCKEY, 1943.
If it is not snow and ice, it is rain which prevents
hockey for the first month of nine Easter terms out of ten.
This time it was rain, and the grounds were quite waterlogged and unfit for play for the best part of the first
month. During that time the House Fives Competition was
completed, but it is rather a scandal that more people—
other than the House pairs (three of them only, in each
House) — do not play more regularly, especially when the
weather makes the major games impossible. With six
good courts available, these ought to be filled all the time,
but they are not.
Of keenness for hockey there is plenty, and most boys
succeeded in getting regular games, thanks to there being
more masters who are able and willing to coach than for
the last few years. For once there were quite a number
of promising forwards in 1st Scratch, but a dearth of good
halves and backs—-though defensive play improved as the
season progressed. An inability to flick or push the ball
to the right was most marked, and this is where the
asphalt or the gym. should be used more frequently for
the purpose of practice. At present the type of so-called
hockey being played on the asphalt does more harm than
good. Grounds present a further problem — for with only
one part-time groundsman and less than a quarter of the
pre-war petrol supply, it is impossible for the grounds to
be anything but bumpy. The light roller constantly
applied by squads of boys does help —but our type of soil
really needs the tractor-drawn heavy roller.
The standard of hockey in 1st Scratch was about average — but, despite the faithful and constant help of Messrs.
Jacob and Collinson with 2nd Scratch and Colts, the
players of promise are few and far between. In addition,
the standard of play in Junior House matches— though
somewhat better than last year— is still deplorably low.
Our first game, v. Kingston Grammar School, resulted
in a win by five goals to 2, but their side was a much
younger one than ours. We had a delightful game v. Wellington— the first for some years— and it was their greater
thrust in and near the circle which enabled them to win
2—0, after we had had the best of the first half. Aldenham
played a robust and disconcerting game, which suited
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their rougher ground. We looked a more skilful side, but
failed to adapt ourselves to the ground and credit must go
to them for their vigorous and successful play. Result,
lost 1—2. Two enjoyable drawn games were played with
Middlesex Hospital (2—2) and the N.F.S. (3—3), and a
good match with Charterhouse resulted in a win for us,
3—0. In the final game, v. the Sandhurst O.C.T.U., we
were defeated 1—4.
Of the side, Davies in goal, Smith at left back and G. L.
Bennett at right-half were the most improved players.
Sidders, at outside-right, showed good stickwork, but is
rather slow for the position, and Jackson was preferred
to Jones at centre-forward. Harvey and Bradley, in the
two inside positions, did an enormous amount of work,
but in their anxiety to help the defence were not always
up for the attack.
1st XI: P. R. Davies; W. D. N. Vaughan, H. D. R.
Smith; G. L. Bennett, J. W. E. Mark, P. D. Adams; S.
Sidders, S. G. Harvey (captain), P. H. Jackson, J. M.
Bradley, B. M. Rutherford.
CRICKET.
This season could hardly have been more successful.
All six school matches and the match against the M.C.C.
were won, and three half-day matches were unfinished.
The chief credit for these successes is.due to our
bowlers, G. L. Bennett, J. J. Walker and B. S. Ker, admirably backed up by everyone in the x field, in particular by
J. M. Bradley, H. B. Hills, J. W. E. Mark and B. S. Ker;
and in mentioning these an injustice is surely done to
several others. J. W. Hackett has improved greatly as
the season advanced; he has been consistently good, and
has never let the side down as a wicket-keeper.
Early in the season we suffered slightly from a lack of
runs from the best batsmen, but excuses are reasonable, as
so many matches were played in very difficult conditions,
in which our opponents always did very much worse. As
far as the batting is concerned, this has deservedly been
Sadler's year. He is a fine opening batsman, who plays
within his capabilities. He is steadily building up his
strokes on a correct and simple style, and has shown the
value of real concentration.
A separate account of each match is unnecessary, as
they have been so similar. We have invariably batted
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first, and scored on an average 150 runs, which our
opponents have found too many runs against good bowling and accurate fielding. The culmination to an excellent season was, however, at Epsom, where Epsom were
dismissed before lunch for 27 runs, and we scored 140
for three wickets. On that day the team at last showed
itself to be a powerful all-round side.
G. L. Bennett, Sadler, J. J. Walker, Ker, and Bradley
have been the most successful, and will all be very good
cricketers so long as they keep in mind that there is always
much to learn. Harvey also has played some useful innings, and deserves credit for curbing his natural impetuosity at critical times.
We are fortunate in having C. W. L. Parker as our
professional, as he has already shown us that he is much
more than a first-class coach, and if the cricketers in the
School take advantage of his great knowledge and generosity they must gain benefits which are afforded to few
public school players.
Mr. Blackshaw and Mr. Jacob have again given valuable help with the Colts and the Second XI, and I hope it
is generally realised and appreciated how much time and
trouble they take. Both the Colts and Second XI have
done quite well. In the Colts, Pairbarns, B. A. Walker,
Macpherson, Pollock, and Clark show promise, and will
do well if they are keen enough to take the time and
trouble necessary for improvement. I must criticise the
Colts captain, however, for his failure to produce a real
team in the field; this is inexcusable, and shows poor captaincy. And where are our future wicket-keepers? There
is a place wide open in next year's XI for an adequate
keeper.
A mention should be made of our scorer, A. C. Phelps,
who for the past two seasons has carried out this difficult
task with enthusiasm and ingenuity. Through him
players' successes, errors, and times are all on permanent
record.
The selected XI was: Ker, Harvey, Bradley, J. J.
Walker, G. L. Bennett, Sadler, Hackett, P. W. Bennett,
Mark, Hills, and Smith; whilst Jackson and Vaughan
played in several matches.
J. COLLINSON.
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FIKST ELEVEN.
v. PUBLIC SCHOOL WANDERERS. Home, May 20th Drawn.
The School 120 (Bradley 61).
Public School Wanderers 110 for 7 (G. L. Bennett 2—41, J. J.
Walker 2—47).
v. ST. JOHN'S, LEATHERHEAD. Home, May 22nd. Won.
The School 126 (Bradley 23, Harvey 23, G. L. Bennett 23).
St. John's 87 (J. Walker 5—27, G. L. Bennett 4—22).
v. WHITGIFT. Home, May 27th. Won.
The School 174 for 7, declared (Sadler 58, Harvey 31, Bradley 21,
Ker 20).
Whltglft 52 (Harvey 1—4, G. L. Bennett 5—23, Ker 1—6, Walker
2—13).
v. CHRIST'S HOSPITAL. Home, June 1st. Won.
The School 101 (Ker 32 not out).
Christ's Hospital 83 (Walker 5—28, Ker 1—6, G. L. Bennett 4—33).
v. K.C.S. (WIMBLEDON). Home, June 5th. Won.
The School 116 (Sadler 39).
K.C.S. 87 (Ker 3—6).
v. M.C.C. Home, June 8th. Won.
The School 113 for 3 (Bradley 50 not out, Sadler 31).
M.C.C. Ill (G. L. Bennett 7—37).
v. OLD CRANLEIGHANS. Home, June 14th. Drawn.
The School 188 (G. L. Bennett 90, Sadler 41).
Old Cranleighans 70 for 4 (Ker 1—10).
v. BRIGHTON COLLEGE. Away, June 17th. Won.
The School 126 (Sadler 44, Ker 21, Harvey 20).
Brighton College 74 (G. L. Bennett 9—35).
v. THE COMMON BOOM. July 1st. Drawn.
The School 165 for 5, declared (Sadler 57, Ker 33, G. L. Bennett 23
not out).
The Common Room 126 for 3 (Ker 1—21).
v. EPSOM. Away, July 3rd. Won.
The School 140 for 3, declared (Sadler 68, H. D. Smith 52).
Epsom 27 (Ker 1—0, G. L. Bennett 6—6, J. Walker 3—15).
COLTS.
Colts in 1943 were not quite so strong as in 1942. Deprived of
Sadler, who soon made himself indispensable to the First XI, and at
times of B. A. Walker, they lacked solidity in the batting. The most
consistent batsman was Pollock, though Stockton, Sindall and Macpherson made runs. Of the others, most promise was shown by
Clark. Fairbarns, the Captain, and Macpherson bowled extremely
well, and were assisted later in the term by Williams, who should do
well as an "off spinner," and Nisbet. The fielding has not been up to
standard, and few can hope to gain places in a first eleven where the
fielding is on a level with that of the sides of 1942 and 1943. Results:
v. St. John's, Leatherhead. Won by 31 runs.—Colts 95 (Stockton
26). St. John's, Leatherhead 64 (Maddocks 32, Fairbarns 5-^16).
v. Christ's Hospital. Lost by six wickets.—Colts 77. Christ's Hospital 78 for 4.
v. Whltgift. Won by 77 runs,—Colts 124 for 5, declared (Macpherson
53). Whitgift 47 (Fairbarns 6—14).
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JUNIOR TRAINING CORPS NOTES.
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The War Office inspection of the Contingent was held
on February 2rd by Colonel S. J. Worsley, D.S.O., M.C.
Extracts from the report are: "The standard of drill is
high and well above average." "The standard of leadership is good." "Discipline excellent." "The Contingent
is definitely good." "The country obtains full value from
this contingent."
Parts I and II Examinations for Certificate "A" were
held on March 24th and 25th. Part 1: 25 sat, 25 passed.
Part II: 32 sat, 32 passed. In the last four examinations
119 sat and 116 passed.
The next examination will be held on Wednesday,
July 7th.
A party of Senior Cadets are to visit an O.C.T.U. of the
R.A.C. in July.
Promotions.—To be Sergeants: Corporals Ker, MacNeill, Penney, Stretton. To be Corporals: L/Corporals
Jonason, Prood, Wray, F. W. Bennett, Mark, Rosser,
Berwyn-Jones, Rutherford. To be L/Cocporals: Cadets
Dobie, D. A. Thomson, Stoodley, Wiltshire, I. G. Tait,
Appleton, Cross.
A Field Day will be held on Friday, July 10th.
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AIR TRAINING CORPS.
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There are 73 Cadets in the Squadron, 42 from the School
and 31 from the Village Strength.
In March, the following Cadets were successful in the
Proficiency Examination (Part 1) : P. R. Davies, R. J. E.
Bates, J. E. Marston and J. Jordan.
F/Sergeant W. A. Beaumont and Cadet E. A. Lawless
are now at University Short Courses.
The following are N.C.O.'s: F/Sergeants A. A. Johnson, H. D. R. Smith; Sergeants A. P. Adams, S. G. Harvey,
R. A. L. Hull, P. Hutchins; Corporals P. Raes, P. H. Jackson, P. R. Davies, J. H. Day.
The following were members of the Squadron and now
have their Wings: F/Offlcer P. K. Hood, P/Officer E. P.
Davenport, P/Offlcer J. K. Davenport, P/Officer -S. F.
Stevens, Sergeant-Pilot J. C. Jorgenson, Sergeant-A/G
G. R. Ketcher.
Six members of the Squadron attended an N.C.O.'s
Course during April. The Course proved most helpful
and instructive.
Lieutenant A. Lamb, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N., gave a most
interesting lecture to the School on the Fleet Air Arm.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
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SUMMARY FOR 1942 (3), 1943 (1), 1943 (2).
Owing to the necessity of saving paper, due to war-time restrictions, events which have taken place at the Junior School since the
last issue of "The Cranleighan" three terms ago must be referred to
very briefly.
CHANGES ON THE STAFF.
We extend a hearty welcome to the Rev. L. E. Tanner as Chaplain
to the Junior School in place of the Rev. C. Crowhurst, now Rector of
Dunsfold; to Miss D. Cameron, in place of Miss J. Loudoun-Shand,
now on active service with the W.R.N.S.; and to Miss A. B. Date, B.A.
Miss Godwin replaces Mrs. Phillips as Senior Matron, and Miss Gibson
Miss Lahaye as the Junior Matron. We hope they will find life in the
Junior School pleasant and not unduly trying during these difficult
days. .
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.
In the1 Michaelmas Term, 1942, the Sets Cup for work was won by
Diamonds, with Hearts 2, Spades 3.
Lent Term, 1943, the order was Hearts 1, Spades 2, Diamonds 3.
Summer Term, 1943, half term,order, Diamonds leading, with Hearts
2, Spades 3.
Summer Term, 1942: Valete to H. E. M. Barnes, R. A. S. Brock, J. R.
Byron, D. A. T. Edwards, M. Farrell, J. R. Glyde, C. J. Insley, J. R. S.
La,wton, J. F. Stovold, J. T. Willett.
Salvete to H. E. M. Barnes, D. F. Cooper, A. Gooding, J. G. H. Davies,
J. G. Patrick, D. H. M. Smith, C. L. Trace, C. Wadie.
MICHAELMAS TERM, 1942.
School Orderlies: P. A. Tullidge, R. L. Cross, D. G. Black, N.
Covington, M. J. Russell, J. G. Wallace, B. M. Smith, G. C. Baker, C. B.
Thomson.
Chapel Readers: M. J. Russell, R. N. Salvesen, P. A. Tullidge, R. L.
Cross, N. Covington, C. A. W. Gibbons, G. C. Baker.
Valete: N. Covington, R. L. Cross, R. J. Didham, A. C. Herrlngton,
B. M. Smith, K. A. Stevens, C. B. Thomson, M. K. T. Valentine, J. G.
Wallace, A. G. Woods.
Salvete: J. B. Barty, D. W. M. Couper, B. E. Ellis, A. Ford, H. J.
Gillingham, G. C. Johnston, A. P. R. Passmore, W. J. Phelps, R. A.
Schnadhorst, G. Stiell, M. E. Thirkettle, I. V. Tuson.
LENT TERM, 1943.
In spite of the total absence of cold and wintry weather, our activities, both in school, and on the playing field, were considerably
curtailed owing to epidemics. Influenza, measles and mumps, unfortunately, retarded progress in the work of the term, and prevented
us from carrying out our list of fixtures with other schools.
School Orderlies: P. A. Tullidge, G. C. Baker, D. G. Black, M. J.
Russell, D. /A. M. Ellis, D. R. A. Scott, R. N. Salvesen, J. K. Thompson,
A. E. Jackson.
Chapel Readers: M. J. Russell, R. N. Salvesen, P. A. Tullidge, G. C.
Baker, C. A. W. Gibbons, I. K. Thompson, M. Palmer.
Valete: G. C. Baker, N. L. Cooper, D. A. M. Ellis, C. A. W. Gibbons.
M. Palmer, R. N Salvesen, J. Sandell, D. R. A. Scott, P. A. Tullidge, J.
Welsh.
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Salvete: H. D. Black, M. S. Broadhurst, N. S. Findlay, D. B. M.
Hickman, V. B. McCarthy, B. A. Moseley, P. J. Biccard, J. P. Scott,
D. M. Taylor, J. M. Taylor.
SUMMEB TEEM, 1943.
The Summer Term began on Friday, April 30th, and up to date we
have no complaints either from the health or weather point of view.
We welcome as new boys for the term: A. H. Findlay, J. W. Farrar,
B. Fountain, J. H. Franklin, B. C. Glbbs, G. B. Newbery, B. K. Parker,
A. M. Pinchbeck, F. D. Stephenson, B. C. Salvesen.
School Orderlies: I. K. Thompson and M. I. Russell. S. Orderlies:
D. V. Ellis, D. P. Galloway, B. N. Hicks, A. E. Jackson, A. G. N. Meredith,
P. J. Biccard, K. E. Secrett.
Chapel Beaders: M. J. Russell, J. K. Thompson, D. V. Ellis, J. M.
Geddes, B. J. B. Brazier, D. F. Cooper, K. E. Secrett.
CRICKET, 1942.
A broken season, owing to a, few cases of chicken-pox. We were,
however, able to get a few fixtures towards the end, which showed
that we were better than our first match Implied. Games played were:
Junior School v. Boxgrove. Junior School 14; Boxgrove 67 for 8.
Junior School v. Pennthorpe. Junior School 61 for 6; Pennthorpe 16.
Junior School v. Christ's Hospital. Junior School 109 for 8; Christ's
Hospital 52.
Junior School v. Fathers. Junior School 72; Fathers 161.
Winners of Cups were:—Inter Sets: Diamonds. Fielding: Spades.
Individual fielding: R. A. C. Ker. Batting average: R. A. C. Ker.
Bowling average: G. F. W. Barker.
SPORTS, 1942.
Two new records were made: Long jump, Intermediate, A. E. Jackson,
13ft. 7in. 100 yards, junior, B. A. C. Ker, 13 l-5th sees. The former
record had stood for 14 years, and was established by F. J. Beynolds
at 13ft. 6in.
Sets Sports Cup: 1 Diamonds, 236 points; 2 Hearts, 134 points; 3
Spades, 107 points.
Victor Ludorum: Senior: Glyde; junior, Ker.
Physical Training Cup: Hearts (Farrell).
Physical Training, individual: Jackson.
Scouting: Individual: Farrell and Insley equal. Best Patrol: Swifts
(Farrell).
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL, 1942.
A very successful season, during which several hard and fast games
were played. Captain: B. A. C. Ker.
Junior School v. Boxgrove. Away, lost 1—4. Home, drawn 1—1.
Junior School v. Aldro School. Home, won 7—0
Junior School v. Manor House. Away, drawn 0—0.
Junior School v. Lanesborough. Home, won 10—1.
Sets Association Cup was won by Diamonds.
A junior eleven played Pennthorpe School. Home, won 4—3. Away,
won 5—2.
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LENT TERM, 1943.
During the flrst few weeks of the Lent Term we played some
Bugger, for which our thanks are due to Mr. Tanner, who kindly
coached the first game. Unfortunately, epidemics prevented any
matches from being arranged, and the hockey suffered a similar fate.
A disastrous term!
The cross country race was also cancelled.
OBITUARY.
D. G. BLACK.
It is with great sorrow that we have to record the death of Desmond
Gow Black, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Black, which took place at
Chelmsford Hospital on Saturday, May 15th. The son of an Old
Cranleighan and former master at Cranleigh School, Desmond Black
joined the Junior School in September, 1940, and would have entered
the Senior School this May. During the years he spent with us here
he deservedly earned the respect and affection of both staff and boys
by his selflessness and consideration for others. Particularly was this
apparent in the ready eagerness he at all times revealed in his efforts
to help and encourage the younger members of the School. He has
set us a standard we shall do well to follow. To his parents we extend
our deepest sympathy, and with them mourn their loss.
LIBRARY NOTES.
We are very grateful to the following, who have kindly presented
books to the Library during the past year: Miss Loudoun-Shand, R. C.
Winsloe, Esq. (late Bursar), a generous contribution of 40 books,
R. L. Cross, C. A. W. Gibbons, R. M. Brand, I. K. Thompson and D. L.
Prebble. Present Librarians are: M. J. Russell (senior librarian),
D. V. Ellis, D. F. Cooper, J. A. Geddes, P. R. Musgrave, D. L. Prebble,
J. M. Taylor.
SCOUTING.
A keen interest has been maintained in Scouting, and with the
exception of the Lent Term, when, owing to illness we had no meetings, there has been a record number of attendance^. In addition to
the usual games, schemes and instruction, the Scouts have been
entirely responsible for "fuelling" the School with logs during the
winter, and lately I am glad to report much useful work has been
done by them on the Junior School allotment.
MUSIC.
The number of boys taking music has increased considerably, and
we have the class for "strings" in being again. This year for the first
time the Junior School is entering candidates for the Associated Board
Examinations. The Sets Music Competition was won by Hearts. B. C.
Allchin, Esq., Director of Music at the Senior School, very kindly
adjudicated. Prizes went to I. K. Thompson, solo singing and violin,
and to J. Sandell for piano.
VARIA.
Congratulations to C. B. Thomson on gaining an Exhibition at the
Senior School; I. K. Thompson on winning a Choral Exhibition at the
Senior School.
Our grateful thanks to A. E. Secrett, Esq., for his kindness and
thought in supplying us with young plants of winter greens for the
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School allotments, also for frequent supplies of fresh lettuce and
radishes, carrots and onions, all of which were gratefully appreciated
by the School.
Our annual Christmas Party was held on Thursday, December 10th,
and we were fortunate In again getting Mr. Ernest Sewell to come down
and entertain us with his Inimitable humour, sleight of hand tricks
and marionettes. Mrs. Mildenhall, who, I regret to say, left us at the
end of the term, skilfully contributed towards the success of the
evening in providing war-time luxuries and the usual Christmas gifts.
SCHOOL PLAYS.
Two Dickens items were the high spots in the Junior School entertainment last autumn term: the school scene from "Nicholas Nickleby,"
and a potted version of "A Chrlsmas Carol." In the first named
excerpt B. A. C. Ker was a manly and vigorous Nicholas, K. Secrett a
sufficiently spiteful Mrs. Squeers, while C. W. .Hill made a pathetic
and moving picture as Smike. Mr. Hewlett played Mr. Squeers, deputising for P. B. Musgrave at short notice, also taking the part of
Scrooge in the Carol. Here, again, there were some good performances,
notably M. J. Russell's portrayal of Mrs. Cratchlt, and C. B. Thomson's
of the Spirit of Christmas. I, K. Thompson sang very charmingly a
fairy song, entitled "The Mopoke," written and composed by Mr.
Hewlett, in which he was assisted by members of the choir, ably
trained and produced by Mr. Davies. N. L. Cooper's recitations were
also much enjoyed.
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Old Cranleighan Society.
Hon. Secretary: N. H. MARTIN, 48, Albemarle Road, Beckenham, Kent.
Hon. Treasurer: L. S. LAWTON, 47, Bulllngham Mansions, Kensington
Church Street, W.8.
*
MARRIAGES.
BEA vis—BURNS.—On March 4th, 1943, Eric Dunstan
Beavis to Jessie Mary Burns.
CROOK—HALLETT.—On November 29th, 1941, Reginald
Arthur Crook to Barbara Hallett.
HEAPS—ELLIOTT SMITH.—On May 29th, 1943, Denis
Arthur Heaps, R.N., to Ruth Elliott Smith, W.R.N.S.
PREBBLE—WALSBY.—On March 27th, 1943, Kenneth
Francis Prebble, Sherwood Foresters, to Enid Walsby.
SNOW—BEIJTON COBB.—In June 5th, 1943, Philip Henry
Snow to Phebe Belton Cobb.
WESTCOTT—ANDREW.—On January 26th, 1943, John
Shorland Westcott to Rona Mary Spencer Andrew.
BIRTHS.
BELAM.—On May 17th, 1943, to Lois (nee Lee), wife of
Oswald H. Belam, R.A.M.C.—a son.
BURGH.—On June 6th, 1943, to Peggy (nee Lawford),
wife of Capt. W. E. V. Burch, R.A.—a son.
BLAKE.—On April 16th, 1943, to Allison, wife of Antony
Blake, The Royal Berkshire Regiment—a daughter.
CROSS.—On April 13th, 1943, to Anne (nee Beath), wife
of Stephen Cross, Oxford and Bucks L.I.—a son.
EVERETT.—On April 16th, 1943, to Vivienne (nee
Koster), wife of John F. Everett, Royal Signals—a
daughter.
HAYMAN.—On May llth, 1943, to Marjorie (nee
Burrough)., wife of Neville B. Hayman—a daughter.
JEANS.—On March 14th, 1943, to Joan .(nee Vickery),
wife of H. T. W. Jeans—a son.
KEY.—On May 18th, 1943, to Sybil (nee Crossley), wife
of Lieut .-Colonel Alan Key, R.A.—a son.
MUNDEN.—On May 8th, 1943, to Peggy, wife of N. J.
Munden, R.A.S.C.—a daughter.
STAPLEY.—On March 8th, 1943, to Dorothy and W. H.
H. Stapley, R.A.—a son.
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VALINTINE.—On April 16th, 1943, to Dorothy (nee
Latham), wife of H. R. Valintine, R.A.C.—a son.
DEATHS.
CRESSALL.—On April 8th, 1943, at an Internment Camp,
Hong Kong, Paul Ewart Francis Cressall, M.C., Puisne
Judge, Colonial Service, Hong Kong.
TUCKWELL.—On May 30th, 1943, suddenly, at Berthorpe, Puttenham, Edward Henry Tuckwell, M.B.E.,
M.C., J.P., D.L., aged 61.
OBITUARY.
P. E. F. CRESSALL, M.C.
We regret to learn of the death, while in internment in
Hong Kong, of P. E. F. (Frank) Cressall, but apart from
this brief notice we have no further details. He was at
Cranleigh (I North) from 1908 to July, 1911, was a School
Prefect and gained Colours for football and cricket, of
which he was captain in the last year. Gressall went to
British Guiana on leaving School and represented the
Colony at both games with some distinction. During the
last war he served with the British West Indies Regiment, and, as a captain, won the Military Gross.
Cressall was called to the Bar at Gray's Inn in 1923,
and appointed a Stipendiary Magistrate in British Guiana
the following year. Seven years later he went to Jeru-'
salem as Chief Magistrate, and became President of the
British Courts in Palestine in 1936. He had not been long
in Hong Kong as Puisne Judge when the Japanese offensive began there, and was inevitably interned.
ORDINATION.
H. A. Williams (J.S. and II and III South, 1929-38),
B.A.,
Trinity, Cambridge and Cuddesdon, was
Gospeller at the Trinity Ordination and admitted deacon
by the Bishop of London and licensed to the curacy of St.
Barnabas, Pimlico.
FREEMASONRY.
The Old Cranleighan Lodge No. 4680 met at the Freemason's Hall, Great Queen Street, W.G.2, on Saturday,
April 3rd, when the Master, H. E. Greenwood, presided
over a large gathering of members and visitors, to instal
the new Master, G. W. Ware.
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In the course of the meeting the new Master referred to
the excellent work H. E. Greenwood had performed during the past three years, and proposed that a hearty vote
of thanks be recorded in the minutes. This was seconded
by the Hon. Secretary, and was unanimously carried.
We have to record with much pleasure that A. F. Greenwood has been honoured with a Grand Lodge Collar as
Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, and we offer him
our hearty congratulations.
S. F. C.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
The Thirty-Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Old
Cranleighan Society was held at The Cafe Royal, Regent
Street, on April 21st, 1943, when fifteen members
attended, with the President, the Rev. D. G. Loveday, in
the chair. After the minutes of the previous year had
been passed, the reports of the Hon. Secretary and the
Hon. Treasurer were presented and adopted. The members present took the opportunity of congratulating, on
behalf of the Society, N. H.' Martin on his appointment
during the year to the School Council. H. E. Greenwood
was elected to a vice-presidency in the place of the late
E. R. Hazell, and the existing vice-presidents were reelected en bloc. Similarly, all the other officers and the
committee were re-elected for another year.
The Hursar then reported the gratifying response to
1,he Society's Scholarship Appeal, which was suitably
acknowledged by the Headmaster on behalf of the School.
WHITSUN.
Those of us who were able to accept the Headmaster's
invitation to the School on Whit Monday were again
very grateful to all concerned for their hospitality, and
for their obvious desire to maintain the Whitsun tradition despite the difficulties involved and inevitable in
war time. We were fortunate to be able to raise a reasonable side to play the School XI, and although rain interfered a little with the game, which had to be left unfinished, it sufficed to show that Cranleigh cricket is
certainly on the up grade. Thirty-five O.C's sat down to
lunch in Hall, and W. P. Lambe expressed our thanks to
the Headmaster,before we returned to the "Jubilee."
PENELOPE.
,
The story of H.M.S. Penelope has been recently published in London, called Our Penelope. It has some
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especial interest for Cranleighans in that her gunnery
officer, the late Lieut. J. S. Miller, D.S.C., R.N., about
whose efforts much of the story is written, was an O.C.,
although he left while still in the Junior School to proceed to Dartmouth. His two brothers remained, however, and were in I North. A copy of the book has been
sent to the School Library.
O.G's IN THE FAR EAST.
Since the last issue we have heard definitely that C. G.
Windle, D. G. Hall and Dr. R. M. B. Lowis are civilian
internees in Changi Gamp, near Singapore, and that R.
H. White is a military prisoner in Malai Camp, Malaya.
Of those in the Forces, G. I. Larkins and M. A. Prichard
managed to escape, the former to England eventually and
the latter to service elsewhere. The British Red Cross are
unable to give us the camp addresses of prisoners of war
in the Far East, but if not in touch with their next of kin
friends may write to them in the following way: —
1. All letters must bear in the top left corner, the double
phrase,
"Prisoner of War Post,
Service des Prisonniers de Guerre."
2. Rank, initials, name; in the case of other ranks their
service number also; unit; the locality in which it
was last serving.
3. "British Prisoner of War" c/o Japanese Red Cross,
Tokyo.
4. The name and address of the sender must appear
on the back of the envelope.
ADDRESSES OF PRISONERS OF WAR.
The following additions and alterations have been
received since the -last issue : —
Lieutenant P. J. Conder, No. 346, Oflag VII B, Germany.
Lieutenant L. H. Garrett, No. 1157, Oflag VII B, Germany.
Lieutenant M. B. Kirigsford, No. 33119, Oflag VII B,
Germany.
Lieutenant E. B. Lee, No. 312, Oflag VII B, Germany.
Lieutenant P. Macdonald, No. 608,'Oflag VII B, Germany.
Lieutenant R. J. M. Stafford, No. 1203, Oflag VII B,
Germany.
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Lieutenant D. S. G. White, No. 386, Oflag VII B, Germany.
Captain G. A. F. Kennard, No. 44, Oflag VII B, Germany.
Captain J. G. Dixon, No. —, Oflag VII B, Germany.
Captain E. H. Lynn-Allen, No. 592, Oflag IX A/H,
Germany.
Sec-Lieutenant J. F. Stutchbury, No. 18783, Oflag IX
A/H, Germany.
F/Officer P. Langmead, No. 1631, Stalag Luft III, Germany.
O/Seaman M. S. D. Hart, No. 88861, Marlag'und Milag
Nord, Marlag 0, Germany.
Major N. R. Reeves (P/39376), Campo PG 47, PM
3200, Italy.
Lieutenant R. W. Haddon (113178) Campo PG 21, PM
3300, Italy.
Captain W. J. N. Oswald (145005), Campo PG 206, PM
34505> Italy.
Captain A. J. Broucke (EC2329), Campo PG 21, PM
3300, Italy.
L/Corporal J. 0. Clough (34016), S. African p.o.w.,
Campo PG 107, PM 3200, Italy.
Friends of Roger Bell and his wife will be interested
to learn that they have been deported from Jersey and
are now interned in Germany. Their address is: Roger
M. Bell, British Civilian, No. 56, Internierungslager,
Biberach/Riss, Germany.
BIRTHDAY HONOURS.
G. S. A. Rolfe, Assistant Superintendent, B.S.A.
Police, Southern Rhodesia, and E. B. Humfrey, Deputy
Commissioner of Police, Cyprus, have been awarded the
King's Colonial Police Medal "for meritorious service."
ROLL OF HONOUR.
Killed in Action or Died of Wounds.
Captain J. N. Butler, Hampshire Regiment (II N. 1935).
In enemy hands.
Lieutenant A. Georgiadi, Royal Artillery (E., 1933). In
enemy hands—correction.
Guardsman J. F. Gravell, Goldstream Guards (I & IV
S., 1938).
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Lieutenant J. H. W. Hawgood, Royal Tank Regiment
<E., 1928).
P/Officer R. W. Medus, R.A.F.V.R. (I & IV S., 1940).
Previously missing.
Lieutenant G. D. R. Slade, Royal Artillery (II & III S.,
1932).
Captain R. A. N. Stevenson, Army Air Corps (W., 1938)
Killed on Active Service.
F/Lieutenant E. W. Bitmead, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R. (II
and III S., 1927). .
Sergeant J. R. G. Calvert, R.A.F.V.R. (E., 1941).
Paymaster-Lieutenant G. A. E. Haydon, R.N.V.R., (II
and III S., 1926).
S/Leader David Salwey, D.F.C., R.A.F. (I N., 1936)..
L/Aircraftman G. W. Tarbath, R.A.F. (I &TV S., 1932)
Missing.
Surgeon-Lieutenant I. S. Jacklin, R.N.V.R. (I N., 1934):
F/Officer F. D. W. Greatrex, R.A.F.V.R. (W., 1939).
F/Officer H. P. O'Brien, R.A.F.V.R. (II & III S., 1940).
F/Officer F. G. Whelpdale, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R. (I N.,
1936).
Prisoners of War.
Major C. Avery, Indian Army (J.S., 1908).
R. A. C. Cobley, Netherlands Military Forces (II N.,
1930).
Captain J. G. Dixon, R.A.C. (Hussars) (I N., 1929).
Captain C. H. James, Army Dental Corps (I & IV S.,
1929).
Captain W. J. N. Oswald, The Queen's Royal Regiment
(W.,1931). And wounded.
Major G. M. S. Webb, Indian Army (J.S., 1911).
Corporal R. H. White, F.M.S. Volunteer Forces (E.,
1924).
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L/Corporal P. Wightman-Mountain, R.A.O.C., attd
R.E. (E., 1931).
Signalman C, H. P. Williams, Australian Forces (I N.,
1921).
Previously missing, now NOT missing,
S/Leader D. B. Barnard, D.F.C., R.A.F. (E., 1937).
85°
Wounded.
Major P. P. -Benson, Duke of Wellington's Regiment
(II N., 1920).
Captain J. I. Bouverie-Brine, Royal Tank Regiment
(W., 1932).
Lieutenant K. R. J. Craggs, Royal Artillery (I N., 1937).
Invalided.
Lieutenant J. P". Cross, Middlesex Regiment (I N.,
1937).
Captain J. L. G. Hartley, R.A.M.C. (I N., 1930).
Captain F. A. Jarvis, M.C., R.A.C. (Yeomanry) (E.,
1931).
Lieutenant R. A. Shelton, Duke of Wellington's Regiment (II N., 1939).
Lieutenant C. F. Whitaker, Army Air Corps (I & IV S.,
1937).
O.B.E. (Military)
W/Commander Ralph Hiscox, A.A.F. (II N., 1924).
Distinguished Flying Cross.
S/Leader J. V. Berggren, R.A.F.O. (II N., 1932).
"One day in April, 1943, S/Leader Berggren and F/Officer
Wright were captain and navigator respectively of the leading aircraft of a formation of bombers detailed to attack the railway
workshops at Malines. Shortly after crossing the enemy coast antiaircraft fire and fighter opposition were'encountered. Despite this,
close formation was maintained, and, brilliantly navigated by
F/Officer, Wright, S/Leader Berggren skilfully led the formation
to the target, where a daring low-level attack was successfully
executed. Just before releasing his bombs S/Leader Berggren's
aircraft struck some high-tension cables. Nevertheless, he released
his bombs, obtaining hits on liis objective. Both these officers di#
played exceptional skill and high courage, contributing in a large
measure to the success of the operation."
F/Officer F. G. Whelpdale, R.A.F.V.R. (I N., 1936).
Mentioned in Despatches.
Major-General Dudley Russell, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C.>
Indian Army (II & III S., 1914).
Group Captain. B. H. C. Russell, R.A.F. (I & IV S.,
1916). Second mention.
W/Commander S. 0. Tudor, D.F.C., R.A.F.O. (II and
III S., 1925).
Major J. B. Bamford, R.A.M.C. (W., 1926).
. S/Leadef J. B. G. King, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R. (I N.,
1937).
F/Lieutenant A. C. Morris, R.A.F.V.R., (W./1932).
ON ACTIVE SERVICE.
The following additions (marked *) and alterations
have been notified since the last issue:—
BARNARD, D. B., D.F.C ... F/Lieutenant, R.A.P.
BARRY, J. S.
P/Offlcer, R.A.P.
*BEAUMONT, W. A
Acmn 2, R.A.F.V.R.
BIRDSEYE, K
Officer Cadet, Royal Artillery.
BISHOP, C. T
Sergeant, Royal Artillery.
BLACK, P. C
Captain, Royal Artillery.
*BLOOR, D. A
Sec-Lieut., Rifle Brigade.
*BOILEAU, B. P. E
Gunner, Royal Artillery.
BOLINGBROKE, J
Captain, Royal Marines.
*BOWDEN, H. M.
Major, Royal Artillery.
BULL, M. C. D
:.. Officer Cadet, K.R.R.C.
CAMPBELL, G. G
-... Captain, ,Royal Artillery.
CLEWS, D. H. A
Sec-Lieutenant, Royal Artillery.
*CRITCHLEY, P. G. V
Sec-Lieutenant, B.A.C.
DAVENPORT, E. P.
P/Offlcer, R.A.F.V.R
DAVENPORT, J. K
P/Officer, R.A.F.V.R.
TJIXON, J. G
Captain, R.A.C. (Hussars).
*EATON, P. (fmly. Ebstein)"
Officer Cadet, Infantry.
EMUSS, F. J
Lieut-Commander, R.N.V.R.
EMUSS, R. D. C
Sergeant, R.A.F.V.R.
EVERETT, J. F
Captain, Royal Signals.
•FOOKS, E. P
Private, G.S.C.
GLEN, R. S. C
El Bimbashi/Major, Sudan Defence
Force.
*HANNAH, R
Private, Royal Sussex Regiment.
HAZELL, B. L. ...
Captain, Royal Artillery.
HENPREY, H. F
Sec-Lieutenant, Pioneer Corps.
HIGGINS, R. J. C
P/Officer, R.A.P.V.R.
HOBSON, P. D
Lieutenant (E), Royal Navy.
HOLDING, C. W. A
Lieutenant, Royal Engineers.
HOLLINGTON-SAWYER,
F. W. Lieut-Colonel, Tripura State Rifles.
"HOLMAN, P
Major, R.I.A.S.C.
*HOLMAN, W. ...
Private, The Buffs.
* JONES, L. PEARON
L/Corporal, Intelligence Corps.
JONES, R. FEARON
Private, R.E.M.E
JORGENSEN, J. C
Sergeant, R.A.P.V.R.
KENNARD, D. C
Sec-Lieutenant, Royal Artillery.
"KENNINGTON, F. B
O/Seaman, Royal Navy.
KING, D. B
Sec-Lieutenant, Gurkha Rifles, I.A.
KING, E. K
Captain, Royal Artillery.
KING, J. B. G., D.P.C.S/Leader, R.A.F.V.R.
KIRKBY, R. J
Sec-Lieutenant, Royal Artillery.
*KITNEY, A. W
Acmn 2, R.A.F.V.R.
*KUSEL, J.
P/Officer, R.A.F.V.Ri
LYON, B. E. C. (fmly. Burke) Corporal, Intelligence Corps.
MANNING, P. W
P/Officer, R.A.P.V.R.
Major, Royal Marines.
'MARpALL, W. B.
Captain, Royal Artillery.
MESSOM, R. W.
Captain, R.A.S.C.
MUNDEN, N. J.
S/Leader, R.A.P.V.R.
MUNDY, C. J. W.
Sec-Lieutenant, Royal Signals.
PAKENHAM, P. C. M. H.
Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Corps.
PARLATO, A
Surgn-Lieut. (D), Royal Navy.
PEATFIELD, P. V.
Surgn-Lieut-Commr. (D), R.N.V.R.
PEATFIELD, S. R. "...
Sec-Lieutenant,' R.A.C. (Hussars).
PEERLESS, H. H. M. ...
PEYTON, A. W
'PITTS., P. J
POTTER, P. M
POULTON, J. E
PB1CHAKD, M. A.
ROGER, H. O. C.
ROY, D. J
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RUSSELL, D., D.S.O., O.B.IJ.,
M.C.
*SANDELL. W. G.
SHAWYER, A.
SHELTON, M. H.
SILVER. O. W.
SOUTTER, C. G.
STAPLEY, W. H. H.
•STEPHENSON, G. H.
•STEVENS, S. P. ...
STRIDE, R. P.
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SUTER, C. W
•TARBATH, G. W. ...
THOMSON, J. A. B.
"UFFINDELL, R. S.
•VERNON, E. W. ...
WATTS, D. J.
•WESTCOTT, J. S. ...
•WHITE, P. G. ..'. ...
•WINN, D
WINTON, R. B., O.8.E.
WORMELL, R. P. ..'.
Captain, R.A.V.C.
Sec-Lieutenant, Engineers, I.A.
Sergeant, Royal Artillery.
Sec-Lieutenant, Intelligence Corps.
Major, Royal Artillery.
Lieutenant, R.A.P.C.
P/Offlcer, R.A.P.V.R.
Major-General, Commands and Staff..
Trooper, R.A.C.
Major, R.I.A.S.C.
P/Offlcer, R.A.P.V.R.
Lieutenant, Royal Berks Regiment.
Major, R.E.M.E.
Captain, Royal Artillery.
Captain, R.A.S.C.
P/Offlcer, R.A.P.V.R.
Sec-Lieutenant, R.A.S.C.
Major, Rifle Brigade.
L.A.C./Cadet, R.A.P.
Sub-Lieutenant, Royal NavyT
O/Seaman, Royal Navy.
Officer Cadet, R.A.O.C.
Midshipman, R.N.V.R.
Sec-Lieutenant, Royal Engineers.
Marine, Royal Marines.
Sec-Lieutenant, Middlesex Regiment.
Brigadier, R.E.M.E.
Sec-Lieutenant, Gurkha Rifles, I.A.
L. S. Lawton would be glad to receive any cuttings from
the Press which contain news of O.C's in any of theForces.
Magazines received and gratefully acknowledged:
Aldenhamian, Brighton College Magazine, Cholmeleian,
City of London School Magazine, Cliftonian, Cranbrookian, Denstoniah, Epsomian, E.S.A. Journal, Lawrentian, Leys Fortnightly, K.C.S. Magazine, Radleian,
Rossallian^-Sutton Valence School Magazine, Tonbridgian.
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Editorial
School Notes ...
Valete
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Salvete
Ornithological Society ..-.
Archseological Society ...
The Purvis Society
.The Musical Society
The Williams Library .'.....
School Mission Notes
School Drama and "Murder
in the Cathedral"
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820
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"People At Sea"
824
"Macbeth"
826
Music
828
Verse
830
Letters to the Editor ... .'.. 832
Sports Notes
834
Junior Training Corps ... 838:
Air Training Corps
839
Junior School
840
Old Cranleighan Society ... 844
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