THE PEGASUS.
T H E JOURNAL
Vol. XXIY.
OF
THE
GEELONG
MARCH, 1933.
COLLEGE.
No. 2.
Contents:
School Officers ............................................................................................................ 2
Editorial .................................................................................................................. 3-4
School I t e m s ...................................................................................................... 4-8
Salvete et Valete ........................................................................................................................8-11
School Calendar ............................................................................................................ 11
E x a m i n a t i o n Results ......................................................................................... 12-13
Lectures
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13-14
Library
Notes
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14-15
Preparatory
School
Notes
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15
Science
Club
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16
O.T.C.
16-17
Tennis
Notes
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17-18
House
Sports
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19-20
School
Sports
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20-25
Combined Sports
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25-28
Cricket N o t e s
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28-37
Rowing Notes
37~41
Christian
Union
.................................................
41
B o a r d e r s ' Banquet
...................................................
41-42
Speech D a y
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............................................
42-51
Old
Collegians'
Association
52
Old B o y s ' Column
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52-62
Ormond
Letter
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62-64
Original Contributions
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THE
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PEGASUS.
School Officers, First Term, 1933.
Head Prefect—I. H. Pattison.
Prefects—L. Young, G. G. C. McKenzie, C. G. Baird, T. R. Coulstock, J. W. R.
H o u s t o n , A. E. Piper, J. C. Hirst.
Sub-Prefects— K. R. H e n d y , C. B. Purnell, R. H. C. Laidkuv, J. B. F e r g u s o n , C. S.
Shannon, R. M. Hamilton, N. A. Dennis, J. L. L e g g e , H. N. B. W e t t e n h a l l ,
A. C. M c F a r l a n d , J. C. McClelland, T. R. McClelland, J. D. Carstaifs.
House Captains—Calvert: H. N. B. W e t t e n h a l l ; M o r r i s o n : T. R. Coulstock; Shann o n : A. E. P i p e r ; W a r r i n n : G. G. C. McKenzie.
Captain of the Boats—C. S. Shannon.
Rowing Committee—Mr. L. J. Campbell, C. S. Shannon, G. G. C. McKenzie, I. H.
Pattison, J. W. R. H o u s t o n , J. H. Petrie.
Cricket Committee—Mr. V. H. VV. Profitt, A. E. Piper, J. C. Hirst, C. G. Baird,
T. R. Coulstock, C. B. Purnell.
Tennis Committee—Rev. F. W. Rolland, R. H. C. Laidlaw, L. Young, E. R. B.
R o b e r t s , A. C. M c F a r l a n d .
Swimming Committee—Mr. L. J. Campbell, J. C. Hirst, G. G. C. McKenzie, L. O.
M o r g a n , J. C. Bartlett, O. S. Shave.
"Pegasus" Committee—Mr. T. H e n d e r s o n , K. R. H e n d y ( E d i t o r ) , I. H. P a t t i s o n ,
L. Young, G. G. C. McKenzie, N. A. Dennis, H. N. B. W e t t e n h a l l , J. Fairley.
Librarians—Mr. J. F. Rusden, Mr. C. F. H. Ipsen, R. M. Hamilton, H. N. B.
Wettenhall, J. A. McLeod, I. A. Saw, K. R. Hendy.
Science Club Committee—E. R. B. R o b e r t s ( S e c r e t a r y ) , T. L. Duigan, J. L. Legge,
T. R. McClelland, J. Fairley.
M A R C H,
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"The world is too much with us; late and soon,
Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers:
Little we see in Nature that is ours;
We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon."
How well do these words of Wordsworth suit the problems of the present
day. The world is over-populated, over-governed, over-centralized and overcivilized. We live u n d e r a threatening cloud of depression, competitive
armament and international suspicion and distrust. We spend our days
pursuing elusive phantoms—speed, records, fashions, fame, happiness and
perfection. The greatest tragedy of all is that we have so nearly grasped
t h e phantom speed that we are blind to happiness and perfection, which are
languishing behind us, obliterated by our dust.
Where, then, is a solution to our troubles?
Beverley Nichols, in
" T w e n t y F i v e , " suggests a solution to one of our problems which might
solve them all. "If, however," he says, " t h e r e were a little more flippancy
in the world there might be a few less wars. Swords cannot be unsheathed
flippantly. Poison cannot be made with an airy gesture. Notes cannot be
flicked across the Channel from one ambassador to another like blowing
kisses. If they could they might not cause so much t r o u b l e . " This is certainly a convincing a r g u m e n t in favour of flippancy in the international
sphere, and it could be equally as well applied to our other problems.
W. H. Da vies p u t s forward a very different plea—
"What is this life, if full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare."
Here we have a solution to our own mental and spiritual troubles, which
should lead us back on the p a t h to happiness. Surely a judicious combin-
T H E
P E G A S U S.
ation of these views would go a long way to help the world out of the morass
into which it has sunk.
These principles could, moreover, be successfully applied to our own
lives at school. We could certainly introduce a little more flippancy into
our treatment of examinations and football premierships, whilst a little
more time for thought and meditation in our everyday life would improve
our general outlook. It is time t h a t these views were given a fair trial, so
that we, the rising generation, may go out into the world fitted for the great
struggle which we must face—the struggle to save the world from itself.
School Items.
F I R S T T E R M commenced on Wednesday,
F e b r u a r y loth. The n u m b e r s on the Board-,
e r s ' Roll have not been altered, whilst the
School Roll has slightly decreased.
We wish to congratulate I. H. Pattison
on his appointment as a Prefect during the
t h i r d term last year, and on the high honour
of the H e a d Prefectship for this year. We
t r u s t that, as the first " f o r e i g n e r " to hold
this office, he will have a successful term of
office.
We also congratulate L. Young, G. G. C.
McKenzie, C. G. Baird, T. R. C'oulstock, J. W.
R. Houston, A. E. P i p e r and J. C. Hirst, who have been appointed Prefects;
C. B. P u r n e l l , R. H. C. Laidlaw, J. B. Ferguson, C. S. Shannon, R. M.
Hamilton, N. A. Dennis, J. L. Legge, H. N. B. Wettenhall, A. C. McFarland,
J. C. McClelland, T. R. McClelland a n d J. D. Carstairs, who have become
Sub-Prefects, and H. N. B. Wettenhall, T. R. Coulstock, A. E. P i p e r and G.
G. C. McKenzie, who are to guide the destinies of their Houses this year.
A new institution, in the shape of a Science Club, has been formed this
year. It is intended to provide a S a t u r d a y night occupation for senior
boys, and to interest in general science those boys who are not doing a
science course in school, though such students are welcomed into the membership.
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It will be noticed that the ranks of the Sub-Prefects have been greatly
enlarged this year. The office also carries increased authority, and it is
hoped that the innovations will improve the discipline of the school.
On October 22nd a Triangular Sports Contest was held to give our
Combined Sports team practice. The visiting teams, representing Ivanhoe
Harriers and the Gieelong Guild, included some very fine athletes. We wish
to thank them for the interesting and instructive afternoon they provided.
The meeting resulted in a victory for Ivanhoe, with 62 points, from the
College, 56, and the Guild, 53.
On the evening of October 22nd, the Prefects entertained a number of
girls most of whom were from Morongo and the Hermitage, and senior boys
in the Morrison Hall. Dancing was enjoyed from 7.30, and a delightful
supper was provided. Our thanks are due to our hosts and to the domestic
staff.
In addition to the acquisition of new Boat Sheds, recorded elsewhere,
we have also obtained the long expected Motion Picture Projector. It is a
very fine instrument, which will provide interest and entertainment for
many years.
An interesting ceremony took place in the Morrison Hall on Wednesday, December 16th, when Cedric Sloane was presented with a Kodak
camera, donated by the Kodak Camera Company. The camera was won
for the best photo of the College. It was reproduced in the last Pegasus.
On Friday evening, October 28th, we heard an interesting lecture on
the Dried Fruits Industry, delivered by ,a representative of the Mildura
district. The lecturer described the whole industry from start to finish, and
illustrated his talk with moving pictures. He also showed some delightful
films of Australian native animals.
On Armistice Day we held a short but reverent service in the Hall.
The usual scripture reading was followed by a reading of the names of
the Old Collegians killed during the war. The Head Prefect, G. C. Notman,
read the list, whilst the school stood in silence. This was followed by an
address by the Rev. J. H. Raverty, in which he spoke of the horrors of war,
and made a plea for its prevention in the future. The flag was lowered to
the half-mast at 10.30 and raised after the two minutes' silence at 11 o'clock.
The sight of the cricketers, engaged in the Scotch College match, honouring
the silence, was very impressive.
THE
PEGASUS.
THE
CLOISTERS.
We record with regret the death of two important figures in the educational sphere, Mr. L. A. Adamson, Headmaster of Wesley College, and
Mr. Hansen, the Director of Education. Perhaps the greatest tribute paid
to the late Mr. Adamson is the simple title of his biography, "Adamson
of Wesley." This is a book which all Public School boys should read.
We heard another concert on October 27th, in which the works selected
by the artists—Miss Darek, soprano, and Mr. Finlay, the blind pianistwere all by English composers. We were sorry that Miss MacDowali herself
could not appear, but were pleased by the opportunity of hearing Miss
Darek.
The Boarders' Banquet took place in the Dining Hall on Wednesday,
December 16th.
Although it is not the custom of the school to present more than one
cricket bat to a member of the cricket team who scorns more than one
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century, an exception was made in the case of A. L. Hassett, in honour of
his record breaking innings of 196 against Geelong G r a m m a r School during the first term, 1932. Hassett very suitably showed his appreciation of
his gift by breaking his own record, and scoring 245 against Scotch College.
The A n n u a l House Sports were held on F r i d a y , October 7th, a d e p a r t u r e being made from the custom of r u n n i n g the contest on a S a t u r d a y afternoon.
Calvert House was victorious, the results being recorded in full
elsewhere.
We were pleased to see Mr. A. J. Hillhouse back on the staff for a
week d u r i n g the t e m p o r a r y absence of Mr. L. J. Campbell. Mr. Hillhouse
delivered a very interesting talk, which is reported in The Pegasus.
The School Sports took place on F r i d a y , October 14th.
D u r i n g the t h i r d t e r m some of the senior boarders were entertained by
the prefects of Morongo and the Hermitage. The hostesses are thanked for
the enjoyable evenings they provided.
The following colours were awarded d u r i n g the t h i r d term, 1932 :—
School Cricket Colours—Baird, C. G., Purnell, C. B.
School Athletic Colours—Watson, 1)., Young, L., H e a r d , F. P., Goodall,
R, B., Laidlaw, R. H. C.
Calvert House Colours—Shooting, Watson, J . ; R u n n i n g , Watson, D., Notman, G. C, Steele, H . ; Rowing, Petrie, J.
Morrison House Colours—Shooting, Reid, S. B. C.; R u n n i n g , Hirst, J. G.T
Goodall, R. B . ; Rowing, Wood, V. C, Carstairs, R. J.
Shannon House Colours—Shooting, Pattison, I., Shannon,
Shannon, C, H u t t o n , J., McDonald, G.
C.; Rowing,
W a r r i n n House Colours—Shooting, Armstrong, G. 0 . ; Running, Riddle, A.
J., T u r n e r , D . ; Rowing, Armstrong, G. 0 . ; Cricket, Laidlaw, R.
It is 21 years since Mr. J. A. C. H u n t e r was a boarder at the College,
The other day he wondered casually whether his old n a p k i n ring, manufactured from Broken Hill silver, which he had forgotten when he left,
could still be found. Miss Reeves laid her h a n d s on it in a few minutes, and
it has now been r e t u r n e d to Mr. H u n t e r ! H a t s off to our long succession of
careful housekeepers!
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PEGASUS.
STAFF.
Miss Gault, of the Preparatory School, left us at the end of second term,
1932. Since then she has married Dr. Malcolm Fraser, of Melbourne University. We wish her and her husband much happiness.
Miss Baird returned to us to fill Miss Gault's place for a term; and
has now taken up an appointment at Ivanhoe Grammar School with our
warmest wishes for a prosperous career.
To the Preparatory School this year we welcome Miss M. Radford, previously of Mentone Girls' Grammar School. It is our sincere desire that her
stay here be long and pleasant.
Mr. Ipsen, unfortunately, was unable to resume in February owing to
sickness. We are happy to state that he is well on his way to a recovery
which we trust will be complete. We expect him back after Easter, and
meantime avail ourselves of the useful services of Mr. L. Moroney, M.A.
Dip. Ed.
We say good-bye to Sister Holmes, from whose quiet efficiency, patience
and active sympathy we have all profited. She has sought means of widening her nursing experience. In her place we are happy to have Sister
Wilson.
Salvete et Valete.
T E R M I I I . , 1932.
SALVETE.
Preparatory School—
Pouting, B. R.
VALETE.
Pass VI.—
Rundle, L. R.
V.B.—
Bloomfield, F. T.
M.V.—
Champ, N.
Greeves, S. G.
Morphett, W. R.
M ARCH,
1933-
TERM I., 1933.
SALVETE.
" T o - d a y and here the fight's begun,
Of the great fellowship you're free;
H e n c e f o r t h the School and you are
one,
And w h a t You are, the race shall
be."
— H e n r y Newbolt.
VL—
Baird, C. C.
Chisholm, D. H.
Gerrard, J. A.
Gibson, R. J.
Gordon, N. L.
Hardie, D. H.
Jenkins, D. V.
McRae, A. J.
Murray, G. D.
Smart, E. J.
Simpson, J. G.
V.A.—
Burrage, A. C.
Callander, A. J.
Herald, A. R.
Milne, G. A. C.
Riddoch, J. A.
Young, J. C.
V.B.—
Barclay, C. J.
Blair, S. S.
Calhoun, J. L.
Carmichacl, C. M.
Kelsall, T. H.
Moodie, H. D.
Steele, W. H.
M.Y.—
Cherrv, A. V.
Curry, J. H.
Douglas, A.
Forbes, J. A.
Giddings, W. M.
Haines, F. W.
Haines, G. E.
McDonald, J. W.
Metherall, D. V 7 .
M c L a r t y . J. B,
Reid, T. A.
Robertson, C. W
Shaw, W. M.
Sprigg, G. G.
Taylor, A. E.
L.V.—
Baker, W. E.
Stubbs, H. W.
U.IV.A.—
Birrell, H. W.
Stewart, I, A.
W r e n , R. L.
U.IV.B.—
Birrell, C. V.
Collis, N. J.
Higgins, W. A.
Robinson, W. G.
Slade, R. D.
Taylor, C. W.
Williams, N. H.
M.IV.—
Drury, A. N.
J o h n s t o n e , W. P.
Mooney, J.
Smith, R. T.
L.IY.—
Dow, S. S.
Kindergarten—
Campbell N. A.
Cunningham, R. J.
Elvins, W.
Mockridge, G.
O t h e r s (not yet in F o r m s ) —
Dennis, R. J. L.
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PEGASUS.
VALETE.
" T h e y mingle not with their laughing
comrades again/ 4
— L a w r e n c e Bin yon.
VI.—
Sims, W. I.
Allen, W. A.
Walter, G. A . — X V I I I . , 1932 (ColA n d r e w s , V. H . — " T h e P e g a s u s , "
ours) ; Athletics, 1932.
1930-31-32.
W a t s o n , D.—Sub-Prefect, 1932; X L ,
1931-32 (Colours, 1932); X V I I I . ,
A r m s t r o n g , G. C D . — P r e f e c t , 1932,
1931-32 (Colours, 1932); AthletSub-Prefect, 1931; Captain of
ics, 1932 ( C o l o u r s ) .
W a r rain, 1932; " T h e P e g a s u s , "
W a t s o n , J. K.—Prefect, 1932; Sub1931Prefect, 1931; Captain of Calvert,
Barnet, P. R.—Prefect, 1932; Sub1932; V I I I . , 1930-31-32 (Colours,
Prefect, 1931; X V I I I . , 1930-31-32
1930); X V I I I . , 1930-31-32 (Col(Colours, 1931); Tennis IV., 1930ours, 1932); Athletics, 1928-30-3131-3232 (Colours, 1930); College Cup,
Butcher, A. D.
Cotton, C. M.—Athletics, 1927-281931.
30-32.
Adam, D. R.—Sub-Prefect, 1931-32.
Duffy, D. G.—Prefect, 1932; V I I I . ,
X L , T932.
1932 ( C o l o u r s ) ; X V I I I . , 1932;
Balfour, L. J.
" T h e P e g a s u s , " 1032.
Bartlett.
M.
S.—Prefect,
1932,
Frier, J. G. A.—XI., 1932; X V I I I . ,
X V I I I . , 1931-32; Athletics, 1926f932- ( C o l o u r s ) ; Exhibition, Math.
27.
I., 1932; " T h e P e g a s u s , " 1932.
Bell, J. T.
H a s s e t t , A. L.—Prefect, 1931-32;
Carstairs, R. J . — V I I I . , 1932.
Captain of Shannon, 1931-32; X L ,
Cuthbertson, C. J.
1927-28-29-30-31-32 (Colours 1929)
Duigan, B. L.
Captain, 1930-31-32; X V I I I . , 1929Glover, H. J.
30-31-32 (Colours, 1930); Captain,
H u m e , R. L.
1930-31-32; T e n n i s IV. and School
Riddle, A. J.—XL, 1930-31-32; (ColChampion, 1929-30-31-32; Public
ours, 1930); X V I I I . , 1931-32 (ColSchool Singles Champion, 1931ours, 1932).
32.
Savers, J. C.
H e a r d , F. P.—Prefect, 1932., X L ,
Smith, E. S.—Secretary D e b a t i n g
1931-32; X V I I I . , 1930-31-32 (ColSociety, 1932.
ours, 1931); Athletics, 1931-32
W e b s t e r , J. D.
(Colours, 1932).
Weddell, R. D.—XL, 1932 (Colours)
H e n r y , I. M.
V.A.—
H o u s t o n , A. D.—Prefect, 1931-32,
Captain
of
Morrison,
1932;
A n d e r s o n , R.
X V I I I . , 1931.
Craw coil r, A. J.
Leslie, W. G.
Dripps, D. C.
McCann, P. M . — X V I I I . , 1932; A t h E u m a n , L H.
letics, 1931; Swimming C h a m p Halev, P. E.
ion, 1932.
M a r s h a m . P. H . — X V I I L , 1932.
M c L e a n , R. P.—"The P e g a s u s , "
ATockridge, J.
1932.
Shinklield, C. F. C.
Martin, A. W.
Simsoii, C. E. D.
M o o r s , H. A.
Smith, E. V.
N o t m a n , G. C.—Prefect, 1931-32;
Trebilcock,
J. E.
Senior Prefect,
1932;
XVIII.,
Wilson, C. C.—X.VIIL, 1931-32.
1931-32 (Colours, 1932); " T h e
Wood, V. C — V I I I . , T932.
P e g a s u s , " 1930-31-32, Editor, 1931.
M A R C H,
V.B.—
Goodall, R. B.—Athletics,
(Colours, 1932).
Griffiths, H.
Haley, B. A. E.
McKay, I. H.
Neish, V.
Sinclair, A. D.
Slobom, J. R.
Stinton, W. G.
W a t s o n , L. E.
M.V.Bleakley, T. H.
Cozens, T. A.
Hall. D. K.
Marshall, H. J.
McDonald, D. H.
McDonald, H. S.
Park, W. G.
1931-32
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LA'.—
Clement, L. R.
Shinkneld, M. G.
Smith, P. N.
P r e p a r a t o r y School—
Dowling, T. D.
R o a d k n i g h t , F.
School Calendar.
1st and 2nd TERMS, 1933.
March 13th—Swimming Sports.
April 13th to 19th—Easter Vacation.
May 12th—First Term Ends.
May 30th—Second Term Begins.
July 13th—Exeat.
August 23rd—Debating Society Banquet.
August 24th—Second Term Ends.
PUBLIC SCHOOL FIXTURES.
CRICKET—
March 10th and 11th—G.C. v. G.G.S., at Geelong College.
March 17th and 18th—G.C. v. W.C., at Geelong College.
March 24th and 25th—G.C. v. M.G.S., at Melbourne Grammar School.
ROWING—
May 11th and 12th—Boat-race, on the Barwon River.
FOOTBALL—
June 30th—G.C. v. X.C., at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
July 7th—G.C. v. S.C., at Geelong.
July 14th—G.C. v. M.G.S., at Geelong.
July 28th—G.C. v. W.C., at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Anenist 4th—G.C. v. G.GuS.. at Geelong.
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PEGASUS,
Examination Results.
T H E following were successful in the December examinations last y e a r : —
I n t e r m e d i a t e Certificate—Crawcour, A. J., Davidson, F. H., Dennis, N. A.
H e a r d , C. B., Hede, J. D., Higgins, D. V., Legge, J. W., McLeod, J. A.
Sloane, C. H., Wood, V. C, Laidlaw, R,
Leaving Certificate—Allen, W. A., Bell, J., Butcher, A. D., Carstairs, R. J.
Duigan, T. L., Ebbott, P. D., Hamilton, R. M., Houston, J. AY. R.,
H u m e , R. L., Kennedy, W. B., McCann, P. M., McKinnon, C. A., Morgan, L. 0., Roberts, E. R. B., Slater, E. C, AYebster, J. D., Wettenhall,
H . N. B.
Honours—Andrews, Ar. H., 3rd Class Latin, H i s t o r y ; Armstrong, Gu, 3rd
Class H i s t o r y ; Cotton, C. M., 3rd Class H i s t o r y ; Coulstock, T. R., 1st
Class Algebra, Geometry, 2nd Class Trigonometry, 3rd Class P h y s i c s ;
F r i e r , J. G. A., 1st Class Algebra ( E x h i b i t i o n ) , 1st Class Trigonometry,
2nd Class Geometry;' H e n d y , K. R., 2nd Class English, History, 3rd
Class C h e m i s t r y ; Legge, J. L., 2nd Class F r e n c h , 3rd Class H i s t o r y ;
Leslie, A\r. G., 2nd Class Physics, 3rd Class Geometry; Martin, A. W.,
2nd Class F r e n c h , 3rd Class Physics, Chemistry; McKenzie, G. C, 2nd
Class F r e n c h , Latin, 3rd Class English, H i s t o r y ; McLean, R. P., 2nd
Class English, 3rd Class F r e n c h , H i s t o r y ; Notman, G. C, 2nd Class
F r e n c h , 3 r d Class D r a w i n g ; Pattison, I. H., 2nd Class F r e n c h , 3rd
Class E n g l i s h ; Shave, 0. S., 3rd Class A l g e b r a ; Sims, AV. L, 3rd Class
F r e n c h ; AYatson, D., 3rd Class H i s t o r y ; AVebster, J. D., 3rd Class Hist o r y ; AYinstanley, H., 1st Class Chemistry, 2nd Class Physics, F r e n c h ;
Young, L., 3rd Class H i s t o r y ; H e n r y , I. M., Unclassed F r e n c h ; W a l t e r ,
G. A., Unclassed History.
S u p p l e m e n t a r y results are not yet published, but the following passed
the required number of subjects enabling them to sit for the F e b r u a r y examinations :—
Intermediate—Anderson, S., Cotton, E. L., D r i p p s , D. C, E u m a n , J., Ganly,
G\. A., Hicks, G. G., Hirst, J. C, H u m e , B., H u t t o n , J., Lang, J. ML,
McClelland, J. C, Purnell.-C. B.. Reid, G. AY., Saw, I. A.. Shannon, C.,
Shinkfield, C, Simson, C, Stanley. J.. WoUff, E. M.
Leaving—Balfour, L. J., Carstairs, J. D., Duigan, B. L., Fairley, J.. Glover..
H. J., Miles, R. D.
MARCH,
1933-
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In addition we have to congratulate D. Watson on being awarded the
Manson Scholarship to Ormond College, and also K. G. Mclntyre 011 gaining
a Scholarship to Queen's College.
Lectures.
ONE of the finest and most instructive lectures that we have ever had, was
given to us by Mr. N. Clarke during the early part of last term. His subject
was "Africa." A thrilling topic in itself, it was made more vivid and
thrilling by the touches which one who has visited that country, alone can
add. In silence we listened to tales of animals and natives, told in a fascinating manner, and in particular were delighted with tales of bravery about
the natives, who are so often sneered at by white people. Mr. Clarke's particular task in Africa is to reduce the native language to writing, and the
stupendous nature of the work will be realised when one learns that in 30
long years only two languages have successfully been "sent to print." It
is a lecture we shall long remember with delight, and I am sure we all had
a sudden longing to visit Africa when it was over!
Our next lecture was on a different theme, and was delivered by Canon
Hammond, who spoke of his work as prison chaplain in one of the large
prisons of the Commonwealth. He mentioned a few of the extraordinary
men with whom he had come in contact, and told of his interesting experiences among them. His main message to us was to build up Character—the
thing which was almost entirely lacking in the men among whom he worked.
Our third and last lecture during last term was given by Rev. W. S.
Norwood, and concerned the villages and village life of India. He said that
from the newspapers of to-day one might conceive the idea that all India
was continually in the throes of revolution, but this was an entirely inaccurate conception, for the main part of India is just the same now as it
was a hundred years ago, and the natives are living in peace and content
like their forefathers of old. His descriptions of the villages and their inhabitants were most interesting and vivid, and impressed upon our minds a
picture of the quaint village-life of far-off India.
The new term was started with a splendid lecture by the Flying Doctor
—Doctor Alan Vickers—whose talk on the work of the Australian Inland
Mission was one of the finest we have heard. It was the tale of the mag-
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nitieent work which is being carried out by the Mission to help the settlers
"way-back" in a spiritual sense, and also to minister to their bodily wants
by supplying medical aid in times of sickness. We were all glad that we
had been able to help this splendid work in some small measure by our
Friday morning collections, and hope that this little effort will keep the
doctor's aeroplane in the air a little longer each week than it would otherwise have been.
A very fine address was given by Mr. L. Pratt, Travelling Secretary in
Australia of the Students' Christian Union. He explained that the movement which he represented spread throughout Australia and a World Federation of forty countries. Besides its work among students, it takes a place
in the international sphere, particularly with regard to the disarmament
problem.
Mr. Pratt left us three maxims:—Loyalty to God, Straight
Thinking, and Eight Worshiping.
Mr. A. J. Hillhouse gave an interesting talk on the recent Olympiad, at
which he was an Australian representative. He outlined the history of
the Olympic Games in ancient and modern times, and described interesting
events such as the Decathalon and Pentathalon. He amused us with his
description of the great Olympic Village, and troubles arising from the
different languages. He emphasised the good spirit of the contests, in which
the great thing is to compete and struggle well, rather than to win and
conquer.
Mr. J. M. Balfour, of the School Council, talked on "Commercial Life."
He enjoined us to attempt to leave the world a little better than we
found it. Illustrating remarks about the square peg in the round hole, he
told an interesting story of wool sold to the British Government in 1917.
Library Notes.
A person who has a great deal of book knowledge does not gain everything, but is a step or more in the right direction. For this reason a number
of more expensive books were added during last term, and the way in which
they were rushed at the start indicates their popularity. Besides these
books, which were of real educational value, a number of novels were purchased, and they, too. have been very much appreciated.
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The L i b r a r y Committee has a fixed grant at its disposal each term to
purchase new books, so that the Library shelves are kept abreast with modern
publications.
The reading room, instituted last year, maintains its p o p u l a r i t y . A
large assortment of scientific, literary, school and fiction magazines provides
for all tastes.
We wisli to t h a n k Air. Holland and Mr. Henderson for donations of
books and magazines.
H.N.B.W.
Preparatory School Notes.
W H E N Ave asked Mr. Campbell for P r e p . Notes he said that there was not h i n g to relate. That, of course, is most satisfactory to everybody (except
the Editor, in search of copy), because it means that the boys are ail behaving well, and that the school is r u n n i n g like clock-work, as it ought to
with Mr. Campbell and his staff looking after it.
In last t e r m ' s inter-house cricket competition, Bellerophon, by winning
both matches proved victorious over the year. The P r e p , has also played
against the Lower F i f t h form of the Senior School, and held its own—points
were even. Some of our boys played in a match against Scotch u n d e r 13,
which was won by Scotch.
It was a pity we had such sveather for our Athletic Sports, after such
keen and strict training. The Championship Cup proved a close contest,
being won by D. A. d i m m i n g by one point from J. McDonald. The House
Sports were won by Pegasus, and House Tennis by Bellerophon. As a result of organised swimming, we can add more names to our list of swimmers.
The P r e p . P a r t y was the only topic of conversation for days before the
event. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and the boys wish to thank Mr.
and Mrs. Rolland for the pleasant time they had.
We said good-bye regretfully to Miss Baird, who has been most conscientious in all her work with us. We wish her every success and happiness
at Ivanhoe. The brief experience we have as yet of her successor, Miss
Radford, makes us hope t h a t she will have a long and h a p p y time at the
Prep.
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Science Club.
ON Saturday evening, 25th February, a series of motion pictures was shown
in the Morrison Hall. Those of scientific interest included, l 'The Internal
Combusition Engine,'' "Einstein's Theory of Relativity,'' "How we speak,''
"How we hear."
On Saturday afternoon, 4th March; by the courtesy of the Geelong Field
Naturalists and Science Club, we were permitted to join an excursion to
Queen's Park and Buckley's Falls. We are very grateful to Mr. George
Hope for his instructive geological demonstrations. In a Durassic bed of
mud-stone we found several fossilised leaf-stalks and Taeniopteris, and in
the course of our walk found samples of Epidiarite, Horn Blende, Felspar,
Quartz and Basalt, We discovered interesting examples of the disintegration of rocks by small trickles of water, and by vegetable agencies. At
one place near Buckley's Falls there is a rock of some 22 cubic feet and
weighing 1½ tons being visibly raised by the roots of a tree. Mr. Hope gave
us instruction in the Dip and Strike method of specifying strata. Mr.
Purnell, a distinguished ornithologist, was also with the party, which with his
help identified the following birds:—gang-gang cockatoo, welcome swallow,
fairy marten, sordid wood swallow, mud-lark, blue crane, scarlet-breasted
robin, waxbill, sparrow-hawk, acanthiza or buff-rumped tit, duck, magpie
and wagtail.
It was, in spite of the rain, a most interesting and enjoyable afternoon.
O.T.C. Notes.
DURING the third term last year the Corps followed the usual programme
of Lewis gun instruction, platoon drill and bayonet training, and, as is
usual at the end of the year, tactical exercises were carried out in preparation for the camp at Queenscliff.
Classes were held throughout the term
for cadets who wished to obtain non-commissioned rank, but, although an
examination was held, the promotions were postponed until this year.
Shooting was commenced early in the term, and every member of the
Corps attended the Oeelong Range to fire a musketry course. House shooting teams commenced their practice shoots as early as possible, considerable
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interest being taken in the competition which was to be decided on Tuesday,
November 22nd.
The result of the competition was:—1st, Warrinn, 153
points; 2nd, Calvert, 151 points; 3rd, Shannon, 147 points; 4th, Morrison,
141 points.
House Shooting Colours were awarded for the first time last year, and
we hope that in the future the awarding of colours will raise the standard
of the shooting.
THE CAMP.
The climax of the year's work for the Corps was the camp at Queenscliff, which was again shared with the Geelong Grammar School cadets.
The College was represented by a bare score of cadets, which was a poor
showing beside the three Grammar platoons. However, considerable interest was taken in the work by the cadets, who attended what was probably
the most enjoyable and instructive of the camps which have been held since
the foundation of the Corps.
The programme followed was similar to that of the previous year—
Lewis gun, bayonet, and visual training in the mornings and tactical exercises in the afternoons. We witnessed a shoot from Fort Queenscliff by
the Garrison Artillery on Friday, December 16th, and the same night an
exhibition of night shooting with the aid of searchlights was given. On the
Monday we went to Rye, on the other side of the Bay, to carry out a tactical
scheme which ended the Cadet Camp for 1932.
In conclusion, thanks are due to the Camp Commandant, Captain
Prior, and to our own commanding officer, Captain Lamble, for arranging
such an enjoyable camp.
G.M.
Tennis Notes.
THE school tournaments, which occupied the whole of last term, were
outstanding for two reasons: the first being the greatly improved standard
of play, both in the Open and Under Age events, and the second the
wonderful record put up by the Public School Champion, A. L. Hassett.
Hassett was successful in winning the School Championship for the fourth
time, the Open Doubles for the fourth time, on each occasion with a different partner, and in defying the handicappers by winning the Open Handi-
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cap from owe 70½. Hassett's play is exceptionally fine, and, if he continues
with tennis, he will soon find himself one of the first flight,
Of the Under Age players, T. L. Duigan shows great promise, and is
closely followed by R. Calvert, R. F. Paton and J. G. Johnstone, each of
whom is likely to become a good player.
Tournament results:—
SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP.
SEMI-FINALS—
A. L. Hassett defeated R. H. Laidlaw, 6—I, 6—3.
P. R. Barnet defeated L. Young, 5—6, 6—3, 6—4.
FINAL—
A. L. Hassett defeated P. R. Barnet, 6—2, 6—4.
OPEN HANDICAP.
SEMI-FINALS—
A. L. Hassett (owe 70½) defeated F. Walter (owe 15½), 6—4, 6—4.
J. C. Savers (owe 15½) defeated W. B. Kennedy (owe 30½), 6—2, 6—1.
FINAL—
A. L. Hassett defeated J. C. Sayers, 6—5, 6—5.
OPEN DOUBLES HANDICAP.
SEMI-FINALS—
J. D. Webster and T. R. McClelland (owe 15½) defeated D. R. Adam and
R. H. Laidlaw (owe 50), 6—2, 5—6, 6—2.
A. L. Hassett and P. R. Barnet (owe 60½) defeated A. Sinclair and I. A. Saw
(owe 15), 6—3, 6—4.
FINAL—
A. L. Hassett and Pi. R. Barnet defeated J. D. Webster and T. R. McClelland,
6—4, 6—3.
UNDER 16 HANDICAP.
SEMI-FINALS—
T. L. Duigan (owe 40) defeated R. F. Paton (owe 40), 6—2, 6—0.
R. Calvert (owe 30) defeated J. G. Wright (owe 15), 2—6, 6—5, 6—3.
FINAL—
1. L. Duigan defeated R. Calvert, 6—3, 6—3.
UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIP.
SEMI-FINALS—
J. G. Johnstone defeated H. Griffiths, 6—1, 6—2.
R. F. Paton defeated J. Scott, 6—3, 6—4.
FINAL—
R. F. Paton defeated J. G. lohnstone, 3—6, 6—2, 6—1.
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T h e House Sports.
THIS year we abandoned the usual practice of competing for the Nigel
Boyes Memorial Cup on a Saturday, and conducted our eighth annual
House Sports on Friday, October 7th—an unpleasantly boisterous day.
The strong north wind—in conjunction with tracks made heavy by continual showers—rendered fast times impossible, and the meeting passed off
without any new records being established. Conditions were particularly
unfavourable for the high jump events, in which the wind was most disconcerting to the competitors.
For the second year in succession Calvert House emerged victorious,
and the Cup was presented to its captain (J. K. Watson) by Mrs. S. B.
Hamilton Calvert, wife of the chairman of the College Council.
Throughout the afternoon there was a great struggle between Calvert,
Morrison and Warrinn Houses, and before the last event Calvert were in
an unassailable position, their lead being increased by Jock Watson's win
in the 440 Yards, Open. At the conclusion the House placings were :—
Calvert House, 112 points
1
Morrison House, 93 2-3 points
...... 2
Warrinn House, 89 2-3 points
3
Shannon House, 46 2-3 points
4
(Method of allotting points:—8 points for 1st, 5 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd, 2
for 4th, and 1 for 5th).
Detailed results:—
1 — W E I G H T P U T T — 1 , D. M. W a t s o n ( C ) ; 2, A. L. H a s s e t t ( S ) ; 3, J- D. Carstairs ( C ) ; 4, F. P. H e a r d (W r ); 5, V. C. W o o d ( M ) . Distance—33 ft. 1 in.
2—100 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , R. H. C. Laidlaw ( W ) ; 2, J. K. W a t s o n ( C ) ; 3, A. J.
Riddle ( W ) ; 4. D. M. W a t s o n ( C ) ; 5, L. Y o u n g ( M ) . Time—105 seconds.
3—100 Y A R D S , U N D E R 16—1, D. H. T u r n e r ( W ) ; 2, H. C. C. Steele ( C ) ; 3,
S. B. C. Reid ( M ) ; 4, J- G. W r i g h t ( C ) ; 5, J. N. Sloane ( W ) . T i m e — 1 1 1/5 secs.
4—100 Y A R D S , U N D E R 15—1, F. C. D. Reid ( M ) ; 2, J. G. Renkin ( C ) ; 3, F.
H. Davidson ( M ) ; 4, J. H. E u m a n ( C ) ; 5, A. H. M. S t o r r e r ( W ) . Time—11 3/5
seconds.
5—100 Y A R D S , U N D E R 14—1, N. G. Sutherland ( S ) ; 2, R. D. W a t s o n ( C ) ; 3,
R. H. A. W e t t e n h a l l ( C ) ; 4. G. G. Hicks ( S ) ; 5, M. R. Riddle ( W ) . Time—125
seconds.
6—880 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , R. B. Goodall ( M ) ; 2, R M. McCann ( M ) ; 3, G. C.
N o t m a n ( C ) ; 4, A L. H a s s e t t ( S ) ; 5, J. D. W e b s t e r (S). Time—2 minutes,
12 4/5 seconds
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7 — H I G H J U M P , O P E N — T , T. R. Coulstock ( M ) ; 2, F. P H e a r d ( W ) ; 3, J G
McClelland ( M ) ; 4, P. H. M a r s h a m ( C ) ; 5, A. S. M c K i n n o n ( C ) , A. J. Riddle
( W ) and C. S. S h a n n o n ( S ) , equal. Height—5 ft. 5½ ins.
8—220 Y A R D S , U N D E R 16—1, D. H. T u r n e r (VV); 2, S. B. C. Reid ( M ) ; 3, H.
C. C. Steele ( C ) ; 4, K. E. Bush-bridge ( S ) ; 5, J- VV. L e g g e ( S ) . Time—265 secs.
9—220 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , J. K. W a t s o n ( C ) ; 2, A. J. Riddle ( W ) ; 3, R- H. C.
Laidlaw ( W ) ; 4, D. M. W a t s o n ( C ) ; 5, L. Y o u n g ( M ) . Time—23 3/5 seconds.
1 0 — H I G H J U M P , U N D E R 14—1, E. M. Wollff ( M ) ; 2, R. H. A. W e t t e n h a l l ( C ) ;
3 M. M C r a w c o u r ( C ) ; 4, G. G. Hicks ( S ) ; 5, R- L. Laird ( M ) , O. Purnell
(S) and M. R. Riddle ( W ) , equal. Height—4 ft. 5/2 ins.
1 1 — H I G H J U M P , U N D E R 16—1, K . N . M o r r i s ( W ) ; 2 , F . H . Davidson ( M ) . H .
C. C. Steele (C) and J. G. W r i g h t ( C ) , equal; 5, D. H. T u r n e r ( W ) . H e i g h t —
4 ft. 8¼ ins.
12—220 Y A R D S , U N D E R 15— 1, F. C. D. Reid ( M ) ; 2, J. G. Renkin ( C ) ; 3, J. H.
E m n a n ( C ) ; 4, F. H. Davidson ( M ) ; 5, A. H. M. S t o r r e r ( W ) . Time—-27 4/5
seconds.
13—120 Y A R D S H U R D L E S — 1 , F. P. H e a r d ( W ) ; 2, J. C. H i r s t ( M ) ; 3, D. M.
W a t s o n ( C ) ; 4, I. H. P a t t i s o n ( S ) ; 5, W. R Carr ( M ) . Time—17 3-10 secs.
1 4 — L O N G J U M P , U N D E R 16—1, H. C. C. Steele ( C ) ; 2, D. H. T u r n e r (VV); 3,
S. B. C. Reid ( M ) ; 4, J. G. W r i g h t ( C ) ; 5, K. N. M o r r i s ( W ) . Distance—
17 ft. 2 ins.
1 5 - L O N G J U M P , O P E N — 1 , T. R. Coulstock ( M ) ; 2, L. Y o u n g ( M ) ; 3, F. P.
H e a r d ( W ) ; 4, R. H. C. Laidlaw ( W ) ; 5, D. M. W a t s o n ( C ) . Distance—
20 ft. 4½ ins.
1 6 — O N E M I L E , O P E N — 1 , R. B. Goodall ( M ) ; 2, P. M. McCann ( M ) ; 3, G. C.
ixotman ( C ) ; 4, J. D. W e b s t e r ( S ) ; 5, J. G. A. Frier ( S).
Time—5 min. 8 3/5 sec.
17—440 Y A R D S , U N D E R 16— 1, D. H. T u r n e r ( W ) ; 2, S. B. C. Reid ( M ) and H.
C. C. Steele ( C ) , equal; 4, J. G. Renkin ( C ) ; 5, J. W. L e g g e ( S ) . T i m e —
61-5- seconds.
18—440 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , J. K. W a t s o n ( C ) ; 2, A. J. Riddle ( W ) ; 3. T. R.
Coulstock ( M ) ; 4, R. H. C. Laidlaw ( W ) ; 5, A. L. H a s s e t t ( S ) . T i m e — 5 5 !
seconds.
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T h e School Sports.
AS the House Sports had been held in unfavourable weather conditions, we
all hoped that Friday, October 14th, the occasion of the School Sports,
would be a perfect spring day—warm sunshine, cloudless blue sky, and
very little wind. However these conditions did not evolve. The tracks
were still sodden from recent wet weather, and, before we had proceeded
very far in the conducting of the Sports, rain swept the ground, with the
result that the onlookers, including many visitors from various parts of
Australia, fled for the shelter of the pavilion. When the rain ceased, some
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resumed their places on the lawns, only to take up the roles of fugitives,
again when the next shower commenced. In the last ten years, at least,
we have never had such an unsuitable day for the holding of the event
which m a n y consider the most i m p o r t a n t fixture in the School year.
F o r almost t h i r t y years Mr. J a m e s D ' H e l i n has acted as starter for the
School S p o r t s (and since the introduction of House and P r e p a r a t o r y School
Sports he has also officiated in these), and he was again in his customary
position in 1932. His assistant was Mr. A. N. Shannon, another old friend
of the School. Messrs. B. E. P u r n e l l and G. Bradley again gave up t h e i r
afternoons to be present as timekeepers. Messrs. V. H. W. Profitt and C. F.
H. Ipsen were referee and result steward respectively, while the other members of the teaching staff, with the assistance of Messrs. S. B. H a m i l t o n
Calvert, J. F. S. Shannon, A. J. Hillhouse and J. P. T. M. Wilson assumed
the offices of judges.
As in former years, several (10) events were decided before Sports
Day, and in these one record was eclipsed and another equalled. By leaping
ltf ft, 6½ ins., F. C. I). Eeid set up new figures in the Under 15 Championship Long J u m p , the previous best being R. L. Moorfoot's 16ft. 3½ ins. in
1931, while in the H i g h J u m p event of the same championship J. J. Munday equalled R. R, S m i t h ' s record of 4 ft. 7 ins., established in 1928. However no figures were disturbed on October 14th.
At the conclusion of the day, T. R, Coulstock and 11. H. C. Laidlaw
were equal for the College Cup with 30 points each. In the 100 Yards, Cup
Event, no fifth placing was given (the Combined Sports method of allotting
points was adopted this year for the C u p ) , as the competitors were very
bunched when they breasted the tape. W i t h the exception of the r u n n e r s
who h a d gained the first four places, the race was re-run d u r i n g the following week, Coulstock winning by a very n a r r o w margin, thus securing 1
point and the College Cup for 1932. D. M. Watson, with 22 points, was
t h i r d in the aggregate.
1). H. T u r n e r won the E l g a r Opie Memorial Cup for the Under 16
Championship with 13 points, while H. C. C. Steele and S. B. C. Reid were
second and t h i r d with 11 and 6 points respectively.
In the Under 15 Championship, carrying with it the Athol J. M.
Wilson Cup, F. C. D. Reid (9 points) was successful, defeating F. H. Davidson by 1 point, with J. J. M u n d a y (3 points) third.
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The t r o p h y for the Under 14 Championship—the E. R. S p a r r o w Memorial Cup—went to R. D. AVatson (8 p o i n t s ) , the r u n n e r s - u p being R. G.
Marshall and R. H. A. Wettenhall, each having scored 5 points.
The winner of the Norman Morrison Cup, which is competed for over
3 distances, 100, 150, and 200 y a r d s from handicaps, by boys u n d e r 16 years
of age, was R. W. Davidson, who had a great struggle with A. M. Paton,
finally beating him by 1 point (8 to 7) ; t h i r d place was filled by X. Mellor
with a total of 2 points.
Although the P r e p a r a t o r y School resumed the practice of holding their
own sports, two events—the P r e p . Championship (100 y a r d s ) and the Under
10 Championship (100 y a r d s ) — w e r e run d u r i n g the afternoon of the Senior
School Sports. Their results will be found in another p a r t of The Pegasus,
u n d e r the heading " P r e p a r a t o r y School N o t e s / '
F r o m a handicap of 10 yards, Mr. A. S. Houston won the V e t e r a n ' s
Plate in the excellent time of 8 3-5 seconds. As Mr. Houston was r u n n e r - u p
in 1931, his win was very popular. The other two events for the more active
of our Old Boys, the Old Collegians' Cups over 150 and 120 y a r d s were won
by E. G. F u n s t o n from scratch ami W. L. P r o u d (6 y a r d s ) respectively.
F u n s t o n ' s performance was p a r t i c u l a r l y meritorious, his time being 15 3-5
seconds. Large fields faced the starter in both these events.
Results:—
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS.
T H E GEELONG COLLEGE CUP.
L O N G J U M P — i , T. R. Coulstock; 2, L. Y o u n g ; 3, F. P. H e a r d ; 4, G. A. W a l t e r ;
5, R. H. C. Laidlaw. Distance—19 feet, 5 inches.
W E I G H T P U T T — 1 , D. M. W a t s o n ; 2, F. P. Pleard; 3, R. H. C. Laidlaw; 4, P. M.
M c C a n n ; 5, G. C. N o t m a n . Distance—32 feet 4½ inches.
O N E M I L E — 1 , PL M. M c C a n n ; 2, T. R. Coulstock; 3, G. C. N o t m a n ; 4, G. A.
W a l t e r ; 5, L. Young. Time—4 minutes 58 seconds.
100 Y A R D S — 1 , R. H. C. Laidlaw; 2, A. J. Riddle; 3, D. M. W a t s o n ; 4, L. Y o u n g ;
5, T. R. Coulstock. Time—10H secs.
220 Y A R D S — 1 , R. H. C. Laidlaw; 2, A. J. Riddle; 3, D. M. W a t s o n ; 4, L. Y o u n g ,
5, T. R. Coulstock. T i m e — 2 4 ! secs
H I G H J U M P — 1 , T. R. Coulstock; 2,F. P. H e a r d ; 3, L. Y o u n g ; 4, W. P. Carr, P.
M. McCann, A. J. Riddle and G. A. Walter, aeq. Height—5 feet, 4½ inches.
120 Y A R D S H U R D L E S — 1 , D. M. W a t s o n ; 2, L. Y o u n g ; 3, F. P. H e a r d ; 4, W. P.
Carr; 5, P. M. McCann. Time—18 secs.
440 Y A R D S — 1 , R. H. C. Laidlaw; 2, A. J. Riddle; 3, T. R. Coulstock; 4, P. M.
M c C a n n ; 5, G. A. W a l t e r . Time—56 3/5 secs.
S80 Y A R D S — 1 , P. M. M c C a n n ; 2, T. R. Coulstock; 3, G. C. N o t m a n ; 4, R. H. C.
Laidlaw. Time—2 mins. 7 1/5 secs.
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TOTAL POINTS—
T. R. Coulstock
31
R. H. C. Laidlaw
30
D. M. W a t s o n
22
P. M. McCann
21¾
L. Y o u n g
18
F. P. H e a r d
16
A.
J.
Riddle
15¾
G. C.
Notman
7
G.
A.
Walter
5¾
W. P. Carr
23¾
U N D E R 16 C H A M P I O N S H I P . —
( T h e E l g a r Opie Memorial Cup).
L O N G J U M P — 1 , H. C. C. Steele, 2, D. H. T u r n e r ; 3, S. B. C. Reid.
16 feet 6½ inches.
H I G H J U M P - - 1 , H. C. C. Steele; 2, D. H. T u r n e r ; 3, S. B. C. Reid.
Distance—
Height—
100 Y A R D S . — 1 , D.' H. T u r n e r ; 2, H. C. C. Steele; 3, S. B. C. Reid. T i m e — 1 1 3/5 secs.
220 Y A R D S — 1 , D. H. T u r n e r ; 2, H. C. C. Steele; 3, S. B. C. Reid. Time—27 2/5 secs.
440 Y A R D S — 1 , D. H. T u r n e r ; 2, S. B. C. Reid; 3, H. C. C. Steele. Time—61 secs.
TOTAL POINTS—
D. H. T u r n e r
13
H. C. C. Steele
11
S. B. C. Reid
6
U N D E R 15 C H A M P I O N S H I P —
( T h e Athol J. M. Wilson Cup).
L O N G J U M P — 1 , F. C. D. Reid; 2, F. H. Davidson; 3, N. C. Collyer. Distance—
16 feet 6 f i n c h e s ( r e c o r d ) .
H I G H J U M P — 1 , J. J. M u n d a y ; 2, F. H. Davidson; 3, L. H. Batten. H e i g h t —
4 feet 7 inches (equal r e c o r d ) .
100 Y A R D S — 1 , F. C. D. Reid; 2, F. H. Davidson; 3, N. C. Collyer. Time—12 sees.
220 Y A R D S — 1 , F. C. D. Reid; 2, F. H. Davidson; 3, N. L. Tait. Time—27 4/5 sees.
TOTAL POINTS—
F. C. D. Reid
9
F. H. Davidson
8
J. J. Munday
3
N. C. Collyer
2
L. H. Batten
1
N. L. Tait
1
U N D E R 14 C H A M P I O N S H I P . —
( T h e E. R. S p a r r o w Memorial Cup).
L O N G J U M P — 1 , R. D. W a t s o n ; 2, R. G. Marshall; 3, E. M. Wollff. Distance—
14 feet 8 inches.
H I G H J U M P — 1 , E. M. Wollff; 2, E. C. M a n n ; 3, R. G. Marshall. Height—4
feet 4 inches.
100 Y A R D S — 1 , R. D. W a t s o n ; 2, R. H. A. W e t t e n h a l l ; 3, R. G. Marshall. T i m e —
12 4/5 seconds.
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220 Y A R D S — i , R. H. A. W e t t e n h a l l ; 2, R. D. W a t s o n ; 3, R. G. Marshall.
30 seconds.
TOTAL POINTS—
R. D. W a t s o n
8
R. G. Marshall
5
R. II. A. W e t t e n h a l l
5
E. M. Wollft
4
E. C. Mann
2
Time—
OTHER SCRATCH E V E N T S —
1 — T H R O W I N G T H E C R I C K E T B A L L — 1 , T. R. Coulstock; 2, G. T. H e a r d ; 3,.
C. G. Baird. Distance—92 yards, 2 feet, 6 inches.
2 — S E N I O R S C H O O L H O U S E F L A G R A C E , 800 Y A R D S — 1, M o r r i s o n ; 2,
S h a n n o n ; 3, Calvert. Time—1 minute, 37 seconds.
3 — P R E P A R A T O R Y S C H O O L H O U S E F L A G R A C E , 800 Y a r d s — 1 , Bellero p h o n ; 2, P e g a s u s . Time—1 minute, 565 seconds.
4—SACK R A C E — 1 , A. H. M. S t o r r e r ; 2, J. J. Munday.
5—EGG A N D S P O O N R A C E — 1 , E. S. Smith; 2, H. R. Martin.
HANDICAP EVENTS—
T H E NORMAN MORRISON CUP.
( U n d e r 16).
100 Y A R D S — 1 , R. W. Davidson (10 y d s . ) ; 2, A. M. P a t o n (6 y d s . ) ; 3, T. A.
Cozens (8 yds.). Time—103 secs.
150 Y A R D S — 1 , R. W. Davidson (13 y d s . ) ; 2, A. M. P a t o n (9 y d s . ) ; 3, N. Mellor
(11 yds.). Time—17 3/5 seconds.
200 Y A R D S — 1 , A. M. P a t o n (11 y d s . ) ; 2, R. W. Davidson (16 y d s . ) ; 3, N. Mellor
(14 yds.). Time—24I secs.
TOTAL POINTS—
R. W. Davidson
8
A. M. P a t o n
7
N. Mellor
2
T. A. Cozens
1
1 - M A N X R A C E , 100 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , R. J. Carstairs and G. W. Reid (6 yds.);.
2, O. S. Shave and W. G. Stinton (5 y d s . ) ; 3, J. B. F e r g u s o n and C. S. S h a n n o n
(7 yds.). Time—13 seconds.
2—120 Y A R D S , U N D E R 14—1, R. D. W a t s o n ( s c r . ) ; 2, R. G. Marshall (1 yd.);,
3, D. H. M. Clarke (5 yds.). Time—15I seconds.
3 — T H E A S S O C I A T I O N P L A T E , 100 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , J. W. R. H o u s t o n (10
y d s . ) ; 2, J. B. F e r g u s o n (13 y d s . ) ; 3, C. C. Wilson (10 yds.). Time—105 sees.
4—100 Y A R D S , U N D E R 13—1, N. G. Sutherland ( s c r . ) ; 2, M. R. Riddle (8 y d s . ) ;
3, T. N. Mann (12 yds.). Time—12 3/5 seconds.
5—120 Y A R D S H U R D L E S , O P E N — 1 , J. C. H i r s t (13 yds. bhd. s c r . ) ; 2, I. H.
P a t t i s o n ( s c r . ) ; 3, N. J. F u n s t o n (2 yds. bhd. scr.). T i m e — 1 9 2/5 seconds.
6—880 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , B. L. Duigan (120 y d s . ) ; 2, P. R. G. Barnet (45 y d s . ) ;
3, J. Fairley (95 yds.). Time—2 minutes, 4 3/5 secs.
7—220 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , D. M. W a t s o n ( s c r . ) ; 2, J. H. Petrie (7 y d s . ) ; 3, G. T..
H e a r d (5 yds.). Time—26 seconds.
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8—220 Y A R D S , U N D E R 15—1, F. C. D. Reid ( s c r . ) ; 2, H. Griffiths (10 y d s . ) ; 3,
A. H. M. S t o r r c r (9 yds.). Time—27 1/5 seconds.
9—440 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , J. K. W a t s o n ( s c r . ) ; 2, A. C. M c F a r l a n d (24 y d s . ) ;
3, N. A. Dennis (30 yds.). Time—55 4/5 seconds.
10—880 Y A R D S , U N D E R 16—1, D. V. Higgins (60 y d s . ) ; 2, W. G. Malloch (40
y d s . ) ; 3, H. J. Glover (55 yds.). Time—2 minutes, 24 4/5 seconds.
11—150 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , J. H. Petrie (10 y d s . ) ; 2, C. S. Shannon (15 y d s . ) ; 3, A.
D. Butcher (14 yds.). Time—15H seconds.
12—100 Y A R D S H U R D L E S , U N D E R 16—1, D. Y. H i g g i n s (1 yd. bhd. s c r . ) ; 2,
K. E. Busbridge (5 yds. bhd. scr.); 3, C. J. Cooke (scr.). Time—16 4/5 secs.
13—440 Y A R D S S T E E P L E C H A S E , O P E N — 1 , G. O'D. A r m s t r o n g (45 y d s . ) ;
2, A. L. H a s s e t t (14 y d s . ) ; 3, P. R. G. Barnet (30 yds.). Time—62 seconds.
14—100 Y A R D S , U N D E R 15—1, A. H. M. S t o r r e r (5 y d s . ) ; 2, W. R. Bett (11
y d s . ) ; 3, N. C. Collyer (scr.). T i m e — I 2 4/5 seconds.
15—ONE M I L E , O P E N — 1 , H. N. B. W e t t e n h a l l (25 y d s . ) ; 2, A. D. Butcher (25
y d s . ) ; 3, J. C. Sayers (20 yds.). Time—5 minutes, 17 seconds.
OLD BOYS' EVENTS.
1—OLD G E E L O N G C O L L E G I A N S ' 150 Y A R D S H A N D I C A P — 1 , F. G. F u n s ton ( s c r . ) ; 2, I. M. Reed (15 y d s . ) ; 3, \V. W i s h a r t (8 yds.). Time—15I secs.
2 - O L D G E E L O N G COLLEGIANS' VETERANS' PLATE, 7s YARDS, HAND I C A P — 1, A. S. Plouston (10 y d s . ) ; 2, A. E. Pillow (11 y d s . ) ; 3, C. N.
Brown (10 yds.).. Time—85 seconds.
3 — O L D G E E L O N G C O L L E G I A N S ' C U P , 120 Y A R D S H A N D I C A P — 1 , W . L .
P r o u d (6 y d s . ) ; 2, N. S. Shannon (7 y d s . ) ; 3, E. W. McCann (5 yds.). T i m e —
I2-| seconds.
V.H.T.A.
T h e Combined Sports.
AS soon as the September holidays were over, training for the Sports began
in earnest. After a while most of the boys to run in the Combined Sports
could be seen, but there were still a few doubtful ])ositions, and the final
team was not picked until almost the last moment. We had great hopes of
doing well, as our team was thought to be almost as strong as that of the
previous year, but, unfortunately, our hopes were not fulfilled.
We wish to thank Messrs. J. Kroger, A. J. Hillhouse and V. H. W.
Profitt for their coaching of the team. Mr. Kroger, especially gave up a
great deal of his time, and wrought very good work with the distance runners.
The Sports this year were held on a Saturday for the first time, and
another change was also inaugurated by holding -them at the Motordrome
ATHLETICS TEAM, 1932.
Standing:—G. A. Walter, L. Young, F. C. D. Reul, D. H. Turner, Mr. J. Kroger (coach), K. N.
Morris, C. M. Cotton, W. R Carr, R. B. Goodall.
Sitting:—D. M. Watson, T. R. Coulstock, J. K. Watson (captain), F. P. Heard, R. H. C. Laidlaw.
In front:—E. M. Wollff, N. G. Sutherland, H. C. C. Steele,
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instead of at the M.C.G. This was due to the fact that there had been a
considerable amount of rain d u r i n g the week, and the M.C.G. was too boggy,
but the track at the Motordrome was d r y and fast.
At the end of the day there was once again a very close finish, Scotch
were leading by 1-3 point from Melbourne G r a m m a r at the start of t h e
last race, but the Scotch boy failed to gain a place, and Melbourne G r a m m a r
was second. Thus Melbourne G r a m m a r won for the fourth time in succession, and we congratulate +
on their meritorious victory.
D u r i n g the course of the afternoon four records were broken. F. W.
W. Scott, of Scotch, ran the 220 y a r d s in 22 3-5 seconds, breaking the previous record by 1-5 of a second; and J. F. McCaffrey, of Xavier, ran the 880
y a r d s in 2 minutes 1 1-5 seconds, the previous record being 2 minutes 4 seconds. Two high j u m p records were also broken, J. Sawrey (M.G;S.) breaking the u n d e r 14 high j u m p with 5 feet 0 1-8 inches, and K. 0. E v a n s (W.C.)
R. J. Heffernan (S.C.) and H. T. W a r h u r s t (X.C.) breaking the u n d e r 16
high j u m p with 5 feet 6 3-8 inches. Incidentally L. Young broke the College
record in the long j u m p by clearing 20 feet 11 ½ inches.
J. K. Watson scored our only win in the 440 yards, which he won in
52 4-5 seconds in fine style. We scored no seconds, but gained six thirds,
D. Watson in the weight p u t t , R. Laidlaw in the 100 yards, R. Goodall in
the 880 y a r d s (in which he equalled the previous Combined Sports r e c o r d ) ,
F. H e a r d in the hurdles, L. Young in the long j u m p , and our team was t h i r d
in the flag race. The others did not do so well, b u t everyone gave of their
best, and the whole team deserves to be congratulated on its fine performance.
Detailed Results :—
P U T T I N G T H E W E I G H T — 1, J. B. Curtis ( W . C ) ; 2, R. T. McMinn ( X . C ) ; 3,
D. W^atson (G.C.). Distance—36 feet 7¼ inches.
100 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , F. W. W. Scott ( S . C ) ; 2, J. F. Dynon ( X . C ) ; 3, R. H. C
C Laidlaw ( G . C ) Time—10 7-10 seconds.
TOO Y A R D S , U N D E R 16—1, K. Campbell ( S . C ) ; 2, R. N. Cheeseman ( W . C ) ; 3,
C H. M u m m e (M.G.S.); 5, D. H. T u r n e r ( G . C ) . T i m e — 1 1 1/5 secs.
100 Y A R D S , U N D E R 15—1, J. P. Rickards (M.G.S.); 2, J. G. M. Black (G.G.S.);
3, C F. Y o u n g ( S . C ) ; 4, F. C. D. Reid ( G . C ) T i m e — 1 1 7-10 seconds.
100 Y A R D S , U N D E R 14— 1, J. F. Fallon ( X . C ) ; 2, J. A. K e m p (M.G.S.); 3, W.
J. Kilpatrick ( S . C ) ; 6, N. G. Sutherland ( G . C ) Time—12 1-10 seconds.
880 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , J. F. McCaffrey ( X . C ) ; 2, W. R. C McCulloch (G.G.S.);
3, R. B. Goodall (G.C.) Time—2 minutes 1 1/5 seconds ( r e c o r d ) .
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H I G H J U M P , O P E N — i , E. A. Ellis ( W . C . ) ; 2, H. G. P a r s o n s (M.G.S.); 3, H. H.
L a w s o n ( S . C ) ; 4, T . ' R . Coulstock (G.C.), equal.
220 Y A R D S , U N D E R 16—1, K. Campbell ( S . C ) ; 2, C H. M u m m e (M.G.S.); 3, S.
K. P e a r c e ( W . C ) ; 4, D. H. T u r n e r ( G . C ) Time—23 9-10 seconds.
220 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , F. W. W. Scott ( S . C ) ; 2, J. F. D y n o n ( X . C ) ; 3, L. M.
Gillon (M.G.S.); 4, J. K. W a t s o n (G.C.) Time—22 3-10 seconds ( r e c o r d ) .
H I G H J U M P , U N D E R 16— 1. R. J. Heffernan ( S . C ) , K. O. Evans ( W . C ) , H. T.
W a r h u r s t ( X . C ) , equal; 6, K. N. Morris ( G . C ) Height—5 ft. 6 3/8 ins. ( r e c o r d ) .
H I G H J U M P , U N D E R 14—1, J. H. Sawrey (M.G.S.); 2, P. Watthen ( S . C ) ; 3,
R. P. Yeall ( W . C ) ; 5, E. M. Wollff ( G . C ) , equal. Height—5 ft. 1/8 in. ( r e c o r d ) .
220 Y A R D S , U N D E R 15—1, C F. Y o u n g ( S . C ) ; 2, J. P.. Rickards (M.G.S.) and
J. F. Fallon ( X . C ) , equal; 4, F. C D. Reid (G.C.) Time—25 4/5 seconds.
120 Y A R D S H U R D L E S — 1 , T. W. Saxton (M.G.S.); 2, R. E. Nicholson (G.G.S.);
3, F. P. H e a r d (G.C.) Time—17 1-10 seconds.
440 Y A R D S , U N D E R 16—1, K. Campbell ( S . C ) ; 2, S. K. P e a r c e ( W . C ) ; 3, C. H.
M u m m e (M.G.S.); 5, D. H. T u r n e r (G.C.) Time—56 1/5 seconds.
880 Y A R D S , F L A G R A C E — 1, Melbourne G r a m m a r School; 2, Geelong G r a m m a r
School; 3, Geelong College. Time—1 minute 29 1/5 seconds.
L O N G TUMP, U n d e r 16— 1, R. N. Cheeseman ( W . C ) ; 2, L. H. Catchlove
(M.G.S.); 3, J. San Miguel ( X . C ) ; 5, H. C C Steele (G.C.)
Distance—19
feet 11 inches.
O N E M I L E , O P E N — 1 , K. F. Mollard (G.G.S.); 2, J. F. McCaffrey ( X . C ) ; 3, E.
D. Scott (M.G.S.); 4, R. B. Goodall (G.C.) Time—4 minutes 38/2 seconds.
L O N G J U M P , O P E N — 1 , J. G. Chenhalls (M.G.S.); 2, J. F. D y n o n ( X . C ) ; 3, L.
Y o u n g ( G . C ) Distance—21 feet 8¾ inches.
440 Y A R D S , O P E N — 1 , J. K. W a t s o n ( G . C ) ; 2, L. M. Gillon (M.G.S.); 3, W. R.
C McCulloch (G.G.S.) Time—52¼ seconds.
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS—
Melbourne Grammar School, 78½ points
Scotch College, 73 5-6 points
Xavier College, 59 1-3 points
Wesley College, 56 1-3 points
Geelong College, 38 points
Geelong Grammar
C rSchool,
i c k e t 36N points
otes.
1
2
3
1
5
6
Public School Matches.
This term the cricket premiership was decided, after three matches had
been played during first term. The eleven had shown much promise during their early matches, and all struck form so well in the practice matches
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in the t h i r d term that we had high hopes of the championship being won by
the school for the first time. In a strict literal sense we could be said to
share the title " c h a m p i o n s " — t h e team which goes through a season without
being defeated having the right to claim the championship—but under the
new system of scoring, Melbourne G r a m m a r School deservedly won the
premiership by one point.
The first match this t e r m — t h a t against Melbourne G r a m m a r S c h o o l was remarkable for the supremacy of batting over bowling, and the result
was a draw, both teams making large scores. This match resulted in the
College and Melbourne G r a m m a r School having an equal number of points,
with one match left to decide the premiership.
In the deciding round
Melbourne G r a m m a r School obtained an outright win, but after making a
record score and disposing of the Scotch team very cheaply in the first
innings, our eleven could not again dismiss its opponents so as to gain an
outright win.
However, the XL. deserves heartv congratulations.
Every,, member
played really well, but special mention must be made of H a s s e t t ' s leadership. He handled the team excellently, and he must also be congratulated
on making a record individual score in the match against Scotch College.
H i s 245 was a fitting finish to a fine career in Public School cricket.
GEELONG
C O L L E G E r . M E L B O U R N E GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
The team for this match was as follows:—A. L. Hassett ( c a p t a i n ) , C.
G. B a i r d (vice-captain), A. J. Riddle, R. D. Weddell, A. E. Piper, I). Watson, J. C. Hirst, F. P. H e a r d , G. T. H e a r d , C, B. Purnell, T. R. Coulstock,
D. R. Adam (12th m a n ) . D. E. S. Shannon, wmose wicket-keeping was a
feature of the first term matches, was prevented from playing by an i n j u r y
to his knee.
B a i r d and F. H e a r d opened the innings for College on a good wicket.
They started quietly, but after a time the r a t e of scoring quickened, and
with two strong pulls, H e a r d obtained two boundaries. However, through
a misunderstanding, he was r u n out j u s t when he was becoming settled.
He and Baird had given the side a fair start.
Hassett followed, and both he and Baird batted very cautiously, watching the bowling very closely, and only punishing loose balls. Hassett was
j u s t becoming settled when he was also r u n out. Riddle was the next man
in, and he and Baird realised the responsibility on their shoulders. At
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lunch both batsmen were unconquered, with the score at 2 for 112, During
the morning there had been fairly rapid bowling changes, but none of the
bowlers seemed dangerous, their averages being saved by safe fielding.
After lunch the batsmen were concerned mainly with getting set. After
a time the rate of scoring increased, and both batsmen scored freely all
round the wicket, Riddle's driving being a feature. Baird was the first
to fall. He was caught behind by Clarke off Willis for 81, in which lie hit
three fours. It was a fine, chanceless innings, with defensive strokes outstanding.
Weddell opened with a four and a three, but was unfortunately run
out—the third to be out in this way. Riddle had meanwhile been batting
most attractively, but at 91 he was well caught by Lienhop at cover point
off Branchflower. Riddle had played an excellent innings for his side, and
had hit 12 boundaries, mainly by powerful drives. He was unlucky not to
reach the century. Watson and Purnell then became associated and scored
steadily. The consistent Watson had batted well for 50, including four
fours, when he was caught and bowled by Wootton. Piper joined Purnell,
and both batted safely till stumps were drawn. With the bowling tiring,
the batsmen might have shown a little more enterprise. At 6 o'clock the
score was 6 gor 361—a very satisfactory total.
On Saturday morning Piper and Purnell resumed to the bowling of
Branchflower and Willis, but Piper was soon given out l.b.w. to the latter.
Hirst was bowled by Branchflower, but Coulstock showed enterprise in making 13 in a very short time. The innings closed when Heard was bowled,
the total being 387, Purnell carrying his bat for 60.
Field and Stewart opened the Grammar innings to the bowling of Hirst
and Hassett. After scoring only two, Stewart was clean bowled by a good
ball from Hirst. Moore joined Field, and neither batsman attempted to
score quickly, and possibly pass the College total. Hirst again broke the
partnership with an excellent ball which took Moore's off stump. The
bowling was of good length, but did not appear dangerous.
Clarke and Field continued to score steadily after lunch, but both their
wickets fell in quick succession, giving some hope of a victory to College supporters. Field had played a steady hand for 63 before being caught in slips
by F. Heard off Weddell. Clarke was caught by Piper off Hassett.
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About tins time the players were driven from the ground by rain. On
resumption the bowlers found it very difficult to grip the ball, a n d the batsm e n were at an advantage. MacDonald and Lienhop were associated in a
long p a r t n e r s h i p . They scored r a t h e r freely by powerful driving, though
t h e damp ground pulled the ball up quickly. They saved the situation for
Grammar, and when Lienhop was caught by Coulstock off Hassett for 75
few held out hope for a victory to College. Lienhop had batted very well
and had hit nine fours. Willis and MacDonald batted out time, the latter
reaching his c e n t u r y shortly before stumps were drawn. The total was 5
-wickets for 337, and the match ended rather unsatisfactorily in a draw.
Scores:—
GEELONG COLLEGE.
MELB. GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
G. Baird, c Clarke, b Willis............... 81
D. J. Field, c F. Heard, b WedP. H e a r d , run out
23
dell
63
L. H a s s e t t , run out ...................... 21 Y. E. Stewart, b Flirst
2
J. Riddle, c L i e n h o p , b BranchT. M. Moore, 1) H i r s t
40
flower
94
M. FI. Clarke, c Piper, b H a s s e t t 29
R. D. Weddell, run out
...
7
F. R. H. MacDonald, not out . . 100
D. W a t s o n c and b W o o t t o n ............ 50
W. N. Lienhop. c Coulstock, b
C. B. Purnell, not out
60
Hassett
75
A. E. Piper, l.b.w., b Willis ............. 19 R. L. Willis, not out
16
J. C* Hirst, b Branchflower . . . . ............... 0 Sundries
12
T. R. Coulstock, l.b.w., b Willis ..... 13
G. T. H e a r d , b Branchflower ........... 1
Sundries
18
C.
F.
A.
A.
Total
387
Lienhop
....
Branchflower . .
Parish . . . . . .
MacDonald . . .
Field
11
Willis
Wootton
O.
13
37
17
7
16
19
W.
o
3
0
o
o
3
1
R.
28
62
S3
32
43
50
64
Total for 5 wickets
Hirst
Hassett
Riddle
Heard, G
Weddell
Coulstock
....
337
O.
14
28
4
13
11
LO
W.
2
2
o
o
1
O
R.
53
99
28
54
47
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GEELONG COLLEGE v. SCOTCH COLLEGE.
The team for this match was unchanged. College again had first use
of a good wicket, and B a i r d and H e a r d opened to the bowling of Adams
and Steele. They were soon separated, as H e a r d was well caught by F r e w
in slips. Hassett followed, and played himself in very carefully, the bowling being accurate. The score mounted slowly u n t i l Hassett hit two fours
in quick succession. Both batsmen seemed to be settling down when Baird
FIRST X I , 1932.
Standing:—T. R. Coulstock, F; P. Heard, J. G. A. Frier, Mr. V. H. W. Profitt (coach), C. B. Purnell,
G. T. Heard, A. J. Riddle.
Sitting:—D. M. Watson, C. G. Baird (vice-captain), A. L. Hassett (captain), A. E. Piper, J. C. Hirst,
In front:—R. D. Weddell, D. E. S. Shannon, D. R. Adam.
MARCH,
was smartly stumped off Laurie for 22.
an opening batsman.
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33
He had again shown his worth as
Riddle and Hassett then became associated, but because of the accuracy
of the bowling, the rate of scoring was r a t h e r slow, the century beingreached after two h o u r s ' batting. At lunch the total was 2 for 111, Hassett
being 72 and Riddle 12.
Soon after the resumption Riddle had to sprint h a r d to escape being
r u n out. The batsmen settled down again, and began to score freely, Hassett having most of the strike. He reached his century when the total was
162. After giving a difficult chance at cover, Riddle was out l.b.w. for 11).
He had again played a very useful innings, and, in p a r t n e r s h i p with Hassett, had added 118 runs. The total was then 3 for 214. After making 1,
Weddell was clean boAvled by Steele.
W i t h P u r n e l l keeping an end up, Hassett began punishing the bowling
very severely. Scoring all round the wicket, he hit many fours, and with a
beautiful off drive, passed his own College record individual score of 196.
Almost immediately afterwards he hit a six, and was then scoring off practically every ball. When 245 he was caught at mid-on off Laurie, a n d re
ceived a well-deserved ovation on r e t u r n i n g to the pavilion. In his chanceless innings he had played almost every known stroke, and had hit 31 fours
and one six.
P u r n e l l and Watson continued to attack the tired bowling, and, helped
by slack fielding, they scored quickly. The College record score of 402 was
passed, and at stumps the score had reached 428 for the loss of five wickets.
We congratulate the team on setting up this record. In his total of 60
not out, Watson scored 9 fours, while P u r n e l l batted well for 41. The innings Avas declared closed.
Scotch opened on S a t u r d a y morning with Laurie and Evans, to the
bowling of H i r s t and Hassett. H i r s t ' s first ball went for four, and with
another four off Hassett, the batsmen both started confidently.
At 22
E v a n s was bowled by Hassett for 6, and Steele went l.b.w. to H i r s t very
soon after. Laurie, who was scoring freely, was missed in slips, but two
balls later was bowled by Hassett for a well-made 27. Waddell was bowled
by Hirst for 0 at 39.
Cust followed and drove Hirst for four, but then played careful
cricket, with Collie batting cautiously at the other end. After some stone-
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PEGASUS.
walling', however, Oust began to open out, and scored several boundaries
with good strokes. Several bowling changes were made, but neither batsman Avas dismissed before lunch.
Riddle bowled Collie, who had batted stubbornly for 19, and, apart
from Murdoch, who made 16, and Oust, who batted brilliantly for 81, in
which were included 7 fours and 1 six, the rest offered little resistance.
Gr. Heard boAvied well towards the close of the innings, and obtained 3 for
22. Riddle also took 3 wickets. The College fielding was keen, Watson coming specially under notice for dashing work.
Having hopes of an outright victory, and the prospect of the premiership, College sent Scotch in again. Laurie and Evans again opened confidently, and scored freely until at 65 Laurie was stumped easily off E.
Heard. Riddle took Steele's wicket cheaply, but Evans and Cust batted all
the afternoon without losing their wickets. Hassett tried eight bowlers,
and though the fieldsmen Avere very keen, runs came freely, and at stumps
the total was 2 for 256. Evans passed the century, and Cust, Avhose batting
in both innings was a large factor in averting an outright defeat for his
team, again batted excellently for 73.
Scores:—
GEELONG
COLLEGE.
Baird, std. Waddell, b Laurie . . 22
F. Heard, c F r e w , b A d a m s . . . .
o
Hassett, c Steele, b Laurie .. .. 245
Riddle, l.b.w., b Steele
49
Weddell, b Steele
1
Purnell, not out
41
W a t s o n , not out
60
Sundries
10
Total, declared at 5 for
Adams
Steele
Scott
Laurie
Murdoch
Evans
Frew
Collie
....
O.
33
24
18
28
4
3
5
4
428
W.
1
2
o
2
o
o
o
o
R.
73
71
77
116
10
21
16
34
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SCOTCH
1st Innings.
Laurie, 1) H a s s c t t
27
Evans, 1) H a s s e t t
6
Steele, l.b.w.. b H i r s t
o
Cast, std. Piper, b Riddle . . . . 81
Waddell, b H i r s t
o
Collie, b Riddle
19
Murdoch, l.b.w., b H e a r d
16
Ivay, b H e a r d
o
Erew, not out
13
Adams, b Heard
4
Scott, std. Piper, b Riddle . . . .
5
Sundries
15
193 3-
35
COLLEGE.
2nd I n n i n g s .
Laurie, std. Piper, b F. H e a r d .. 34
Evans, not out
136
Steele, l.b.w., b Riddle
n
Cust, not out
.. 73
Sundries
2
Total, 2 wickets for
256
O.
Total
Hirst
Hassett
Riddle
Weddell
....
G. H e a r d . . . .
186
O.
12
14
13.2
3
8
W.
2
2
3
o
3
R.
43
51
47
8
22
Hirst
Hassett
Riddle
Heard, G
Heard, F
Coulstock
Watson
Weddell
12
21
12
....
W.
R.
42
50
63
32
29
8
18
12
0
0
6
5
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1st X I . A V E R A G E S , 1032.
BATTING.
Name
Hassett, A. L
Pnrnell, C. B
Riddle, A. J
Watson, D. M
Baird, C. G
Piper, A. E
Weddell, R. D
Heard, F. P
Adam D. R
F n e r . T. G. A
Coulstock, T. R
Shannon, D. S
Heard, G. T
Hirst, J. C
Innings
Not Out
Runs
7
i
644
5
2
137
7
1
226
7
2
18s
6
o
156
5
1
83
7
1
113
6
o
85
1
o
14
1
o
8
4
1
13
2
o
8
2
1
3
2
o
o
* Signifies N o t Out.
H.S.
Avge.
245
60*
94
60*
81
26
47*
26
14
8
13
8
2*
o
107.3
45.7
37.7
37
26
20.75
18.7
14.2
14
8
4-3
4
3
0
BOWLING.
Name
Riddle, A. J
H a s s e t t , A. L
Weddell, R. D
H e a r d , F. P.
H e a r d G. T
Hirst, J. C
Coulstock, T. R
Adam, D. R
W c t s o n , D. M
Piper, A. E
......
Wkts.
Runs
29
23
8
1
4
5
4
o
o
0
423
448
183
34
139
183
161
8
18
20
Avge.
14.6
195
22.9
34
34-75
36.6
40.2s
T H E
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P E G A S U S.
1st X I . P R A C T I C E M A T C H E S .
Geelong College v. West Geelong.
West Geelong—112 (Kiddle 4 for 2 4 ) .
College—188 (Hassett, retired, 4 7 ; Riddle, retired, 3 0 ; Baird, 2 6 ) .
Geelong College v. Geelong G r a m m a r School.
College—152 (Weddell, 2 7 ; Riddle, 3 7 ; Hassett, 2 0 ) .
G.G.S.—106 (Hassett, 7 for 27).
Geelong College v. Melbourne G r a m m a r School.
College—231 (Baird, retired, 5 0 ; Watson, 2 2 ; Adam, retired, 6 3 ; Coulstock, 31).
M.G.S.—296.
Geelong College v. Geelong G r a m m a r School.
College—242 (Riddle, retired, 50; Baird, retired, 2 5 ; Hassett, retired, 4 0 ;
Watson, retired, 30).
G.G.S.—8 for 179 ( H a n d b u r y , 4 8 ; Riddle, 6 for 4 6 ) .
2nd X I . M A T C H E S .
W i t h Mr. Rnsden as coach, and P. R. Barnet as captain, the 2nd XT.
played only one match this term.
Geelong College v. Scotch College.
Scotch College—Innings declared closed at 6 for 231 (Frew, 88).
College—5 for 125 (Wilson, 64).
U N D E R 16 XI. M A T C H E S .
A
several
during
the 1st
team composed of boys u n d e r 16, strengthened by Hassett and
other players from the 1st X L , played two matches at the College
the term. Several showed form which should gain them a place in
XL d u r i n g the coming year.
Geelong College v. Melbourne G r a m m a r School.
M.G.S.—187 (Barnet, 5 for 57).
College—7 for 216 (Hassett, 8 7 ; Wilson, 4 3 ; Park, 30).
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Oeelong College v. Scotch College.
S.C.—80 (Coulstock, 5 for 2 2 ; Hassett, 4 for 32).
College—298 (Coulstock, 6 0 ; Hassett, 5 9 ; Marshain, 3 4 ; Legge, 2 7 ) .
TINDER 1 5 X L M A T C H E S .
Geelong College v. Scotch College.
College—8 for 127 (Storrer, 2 1 ; Calvert, 2 6 ; Johnstone, 22).
S.C.—1st Innings, 62 (Steele, 4 for 22) ; 2nd I n n i n g s , 8 for 28.
Rowing Notes.
L A S T term was very successful for the Rowing Club, both in the various
Regattas held, and in the acquisition of a new boatshed.
N E W BOAT SHED.
Owing to the state of collapse of the former shed, the Council decided
to erect a new one. Work was commenced towards the end of second term,
and the building was opened and presented to the school on the day of the
House Rowing Finals, a fortnight after Combined Sports.
Mr. Hamilton Calvert, in presenting the shed on behalf of the Council,
outlined the history of the (Tub, and mentioned some of its oustanding members of former times. Mr. Archie Shannon opened the shed with an amusing
a d d r e s s ; Mr. Rolland accepted the Council's gift on behalf of the school, and
Mr. L. J. Campbell on behalf of the Club.
The bays are several feet wider than those of the old shed, making it
much easier to move the boats. The dressing-room is above the boat-racks,
and r u n s the whole length of the building. This gives more room for the
boats, and makes the dressing-room much less crowded.
Our thanks are due to the Barwon Rowing Club, who very kindly gave
us tthe r u n of their shed while our own was u n d e r construction, and also
to the Geelong G r a m m a r Club and Strachan and Co. for housing our boats.
HOUSE REGATTA.
The House crews got together as soon as possible after the holidays,
but, in some cases, members of crews were in the r u n n i n g team, and so
could not take their places u n t i l after Combined Sports,
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PEGASUS.
The heats were rowed on Wednesday, November 16th, and the finals the
next day after school, with the result that Morrison won, Shannon came
second, W a r r i n n third, and Calvert fourth.
The crews were as follows:—
Calvert.
Dennis, N. A. (bow)
Petrie, J. H. (2)
W a t s o n , j . K . (3)
Duffy, D. G. (stroke)
Wettenhall, R. H. A. (cox.)
Morrison.
Carstairs, R. J. (bow)
W o o d , V. C. (2)
Henry, 1. M. (3)
Houston, A. D. (stroke)
Batten, L. (cox.)
Shannon.
Bartlett, M. S. (bow)
H u t t o n , r. S. (2)
McDonald. G. D. (3)
Shannon, C. (stroke)
Dripps, D. C. (cox.)
Warrinn.
Ferguson, B. (bow)
A n d r e w s , V. H. T. (2)
McKenzie, G. G. C. (?)
A r m s t r o n g , G. ( s t r o k e )
Cooke, C. J. (cox.)
F I R S T H E A T — M o r r i s o n defeated S h a n n o n by <]4 length.
S E C O N D H E A T — W a r r i n n defeated Calvert by a canvas.
F I N A L — M o r r i s o n defeated W a r r i n n by 2 feet.
On T h u r s d a y afternoon, after the final had been rowed, Shannon and
Calvert rowed for the right to challenge W a r r i n n for second place. Shannon were successful, and defeated W a r r i n n in the challenge race on F r i d a y
afternoon, so t h a t the final placing w a s : —
Morrison
Shannon
Warrinn
Calvert
1
2
3
4
SCHOOL REGATTA.
The School Regatta was successfully held on F r i d a y , November 25th,
in front of the Rowing Sheds. The day was fine, and we were granted a halfholiday for the occasion. The Cricketers' F o u r s , which consist of boys who
have not rowed before, provided a good laugh for those on the bank, whilst
some very good times were p u t up by the eights, none of which had practised together before the race.
The crews competing w e r e : —
M A R C H , 1 9 3 3E1GHTS-Webster, J. (bow)
Andrews, V. H. T. (2)
Roberts, R. B. (3)
Pattison, I. H. (4)
Ferguson, B. (s)
Butcher, A. D. (6)
Carstairs, R. J. (7)
Duffy, D. (stroke)
Emerson, H. (cox.)
Reid, S. (bow)
Hillas, G. (2)
McDonald, G. D. (3)
Houston, J. W. R. (4)
Hutton, 1. S. (5)
Wood, V. C. (6)
Bartlett, M. S. (7)
Armstrong. G. (stroke)
Cochrane, J. (cox.)
SLIDING FOURS—
Malloch (bow)
Simpson, C. (2)
Turner, D. (3)
Laidlaw (stroke)
Cochrane, J. (bow)
McAllister, J. (2)
Clay, J. (3)
Emerson, H. (stroke)
McLeod, J. (bow)
Thomas, J. (2)
Dennis, N. A. (3)
Hendy, K. R. (4)
McClelland, J. (5)
Shannon, C. (6)
Watson, J. K. (7)
Houston, A. D. (stroke)
Batten, L. (cox.)
Funston, N. (bow)
Matheson, D. (2)
Smith, E. S. (3)
Hamilton, M. (4)
Bleakley, T. (O
Petrie, J'. H. (6)
Henry, I. M. (7)
McKenzie, G. (stroke)
Cooke, C. (cox.)
Cooke (bow)
Wettenhall, H. (2)
Morris, K. (3)
Sloane, C. (stroke)
Laird (bow)
Glover, H. J. (2)
Martin, A. W. (3)
Dripps, D. (stroke)
Coxes—Williams, L. and Batten, L.
FIXED FOURS—
Legge, J. W. (bow)
Williams, L. (2)
MacKinnon (3)
Allen, Wf. (stroke)
Mockridge (bow)
Paton, R. (2)
Duigan, T. (3)
McClelland, T. (stroke)
Edwards (bow)
Kennedy, B. (2)
Euman, J. (3)
Davidson, R. (stroke)
Paton, A. (bow7)
MacKinnon (2)
Carr, W. (3)
Wettenhall, N. (stroke)
Wills (bow)
Lucas (2)
Fairley, j. (3 )
Morgan (stroke)
Coxes—
Wettenhall, H.
Batten, L.
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Calvert.
Carstairs, J. (bow)
Notman, C. (2)
Park, W. (3)
Watson, D. (stroke)
Calvert, N. R. (cox.)
Morrison.
McCann, P. (bow)
Iverson, [. (2)
Coulstock, R. (3)
Earner, R. (stroke)
Hirst, J. (cox.)
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Shannon.
Purnell, C. (bow)
Frier, J. (2)
P ^ ^ , A. (3)
Hassett, L. (stroke)
Adam, D. (cox.)
Warrinn.
Sims, I. (bow)
Walter, G. (2)
Heard, G. (3)
Heard, F. (stroke)
Sloane, C. (cox.)
F I X E D FOURS.
FIRST HEAT—Davidson's crew defeated Allen's crew by 2 feet.
SECOND HEAT—Morgan's crew defeated Davidson's crew by2½ lengths.
T H I R D HEAT—Wettenhall's crew defeated McClelland's crew by 4½ lengths.
PINAL—Wettenhalls crew defeated Morgan's crew by 2½ feet.
CRICKETERS' FOURS.
FIRST HEAT—Warrinn defeated Calvert by 2½ lengths.
SECOND HEAT—Morrison defeated Shannon by 8 lengths.
FINAL—Warrinn defeated Morrison by ½ a length.
SLIDING FOURS.
FIRST HEAT—Emerson's crew defeated Laidlaw's crew by 1 length.
SECOND HEAT—Dripps' crew defeated Cooke's crew by 3 feet.
FINAL—Dead-heat. Dripps' crew won the row-off the next day by 1 length.
SENIOR EIGHTS.
FIRST HEAT—Duffy's crew defeated Houston's crew by ½ feet.
SECOND HEAT—McKenzie's crew defeated Armstrong's crew by 1½ lengths.
FTNAL—McKenzie's crew defeated Duffy's crew by ½ a length.
BARWON HEADS PICNIC.
On the Saturday after the Regatta, Mr. Lamble took an expedition of
two eights, a four and a scull to Barwon Heads. We were roused at 4.30
a.m., and had some biscuits, for which we were very glad, as there was no
breakfast till we reached the Heads. We played beach cricket and swam
afterwards, and those who had brought money went to the town for drinks,
as the day was hot. As au early start was to be made for home, lunch and
tea were combined at four o'clock, after which we set out. The Lights of
the sheds were a welcome sight as we came in, tired and sunburnt, but the
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next day being Sunday, we had time to recover, in spite of the necessity of
wearing a stiff collar over the sunburn.
COLOURS.
As the Colour A w a r d s had not been made when the September issue
of The Pegasus went to press, we wish to congratulate G. C. McKcnzie
and D. Duffy on gaming their school rowing colours, and R. J. Carstairs.
G. W. Reid, C. Shannon and V. C. Wood on receiving their rowing caps.
The following received their house rowing colours:-—J. H. Petrie (Calv e r t ) , V. C. Wood, R. J. Carstairs (Morrison), C. Shannon, J. H u t t o n , G.
McDonald ( S h a n n o n ) , G. A r m s t r o n g ( W a r r i n n ) .
T h e Christian Union,
T H E Christian Union, which is probably the least known of the school's
societies, continues to thrive thanks to the exceptionally keen interest taken
by some of its younger members.
Meetings were held on alternate S u n d a y mornings d u r i n g the last
term, and were well attended, the subjects brought up being keenly discussed.
Although this society is r u n entirely by the boys, several of the masters
have shown a kindly interest in the work, and have favoured us with talks
on various subjects.
A programme is being d r a w n up for this year, and it is hoped t h a t a
number of boys, who have not yet done so, will join us in our S u n d a y
morninu' discussions. Bovs of all ages and classes are welcome.
L.Y.
The Boarders' Banquet.
OX the night of Wednesday, December 14th, our beautiful Dining H a l l
looked, at its best, gaily decorated with bright flowers, and tables loaded
with good things. All the boarders were present, and everyone enjoyed
the usual sumptuous spread so ably p r e p a r e d by Miss Reeves and her
satellites on occasions such as these. The Banquet last year was improved
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P E G A S U S,
somewhat by the presence of the orchestra, which was responsible for livening up the songs considerably.
The speaking was of the usual high standard, but by far the finest
speech was given by Mr. A. H. MacKoberts in reply to the toast of " T h e
School.''
This address was inspired by an intense love of the school, of
which Mr. MacRoberts lias so long been a member, and because of this his
words about the school in days gone by were very real and inspiring to us.
The toast list was interesting and varied, and was as follows:—
" T h e K i n g , " proposed by Mr. Rolland.
" T h e S c h o o l / 1 proposed by G. C. N o t m a n ; responded to by Mr. A. H. MacRoberts.
" T h o s e L e a v i n g , " proposed by T. R. Coulstock; responded to by G. Armstrong.
" T h e F o r e i g n e r s , " proposed by T. Duigan ; replied to by I). Watson (for
A s i a ) , I. Pattison (for E u r o p e ) , D. A d a m (for AVestern A u s t r a l i a ) ,
I). Duffy (for Queensland), A. M c F a r l a n d (for New South Wales).
" T h e E n g l i s h m e n , " proposed by A. L. Hassett; responded to by D. R.
J a r d i n e (Mr. A. D a v i d ) .
" T h e Domestic Staff," proposed by J. K. W a t s o n ; replied to by H. Wettenhall.
Speech Day, 1932,
T H I S culminating function of the year was held in the Plaza Theatre, on
the afternoon of Thursday, December 15th.
We are indebted to the Geelong Advertiser
p r i n t p a r t of their report of the proceedings.
for permission to re-
There was an excellent attendance of parents and friends, and the platform p a r t y included the Rev. R. W. McLean, M.A., Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria; the Rev. J o h n McKenzie, Chairman of the
Education Department of the Presbyterian C h u r c h ; Mr. S. B. Hamilton
Calvert, Chairman of the College Council, and Dr. A. E. Pillow, President
of the Old Collegians' Association.
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It was a pity t h a t a noisy rainstorm synchronised with Mr. MeKenzie's fine address, but his cheerful demeanour in the face of these t r y i n g
circumstances was in itself an example of the subject of his address, "The
Spirit C o u r a g e o u s . " Defining different kinds of courage, Mr. McKenzie
emphasised the need for courage in every phase of h u m a n life. W h a t e v e r
t h e future held courage would be needed, and at school there was ample
o p p o r t u n i t y for developing physical courage. F o r the successful surmounting of difficulties one must face them with moral courage, and at school it
often required great courage to answer a simple yes or so. The world to-day
cried out for brave, unselfish service, and boys should strive to render
service of this kind. To serve Christ in the atmosphere of the school was
not so very difficult, b u t to do so in the world required a courageous faith
in God. Only thus was it possible to find s t r e n g t h to carry out great ideals
in life.
Mr. 8. B. Hamilton Calvert, on behalf of the Council, congratulated the
school on the completion of p e r h a p s its most successful year. Thanking the
body of loyal workers whose whole-hearted co-operation had brought this
about, he said, that h a r d times had made m a n y sacrifices necessary, and there
was ample testimony that the boys for whom these sacrifices were made were
responding worthily.
The only building activity was the new boat-house, which was substantially built, and caused a large increase in the membership of the rowing club.
PRINCIPALS
Our Government is so concerned at
t h e thought of frozen capital money
lying idle in the banks, t h a t it has
floated another loan to bring back into
use these buried bank deposits.
It
is frozen capacity t h a t is the dread of
the schoolmaster. The main task of
the school is to awaken and foster
talents, and to inspire their owners to
use them for the good of the community.
For centuries school m a s t e r s have
been discontented with the results of
their efforts.
Experiments, involving
new subjects and new methods, are
never ending. Behind them all is the
fear of frozen capacity.
These experiments are slowly moving the cent r e of the educational world. The conferences and the magazine articles of
t h i s year reveal a definite approach of
REPORT.
the radical and conservative wings of
educational
thought
towards
each
other. Those who formerly preached
the full liberty of the child to express
himself, have gradually become convinced t h a t the child needs far more
guidance than they had supposed, if
he is to have a self worth expressing,
while on the part of h e a d m a s t e r s of
some of the oldest Public Schools in
England there is an outspoken dissatisfaction with the extremely academic course of study which is demanded from boys who are not destined for the University.
I think we can say t h a t nearly all
our senior boys leave the College with
keen minds, and with a desire to t a k e
an intelligent interest in things t h a t
m a t t e r . But there are some who do
not. and of those who do arrive at this
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Promised Land too many have required the spurs of examination or detention to urge them through the wilderness.
Boys who are not developing their
resources are a burden upon a m a s ter's conscience. He wonders w h a t the
reason is. Does he expect too much
from average growing boys? In every
subject at a certain stage must the
novelty and the interest be succeeded
by a period of boredom? How far does
physical development retard
mental
growth? Is the terrible passive resistance of h u m a n inertia at its height
at any particulat period? Is our type
of education quite unsuitable for certain types of boy? 1 must t h a n k the
members of the teaching staff for their,
effort to solve these riddles and for
their eagerness to improve in every
possible way the efficiency of the class
room teaching. Any progress t h a t we
make in this direction is the result of
their experience, their
unselfishness,
and their co-operation, but we as m a s ters are never satisfied with present
achievement.
I know, of course, that in a Public
School the class room is only one side
of educational activity; there are many
societies which call out talent and
original thinking. There is also the
training t h a t responsibility can give,
the qualities .hat true sport can foster, the new interests t h a t
visitors
bring to the school, the broadening of
outlook and sympathy caused by College friendships, and so on. But if we
fail in the class room, we fail. We
have failed even though a boy passes
his examinations if we have not awakened before he leaves some capacity
for hard and honest thinking.
For
mere knowledge is soon forgotten if
not revised. It is the spirit in which
the knowledge is acquired that is the
important thing, not the knowledge
itself. The boy who has once felt the
thrill of a clear apprehension of new
truths, who has had the joy of thinking his way through to the solution of
difficult problems is not likely to be
content with a life in which he is but
the echo of the last person he has met.
But before saying who or what is
to blame for class room anaemia it is
right to say that there are definite
cases where the freezing of capacity
is caused by p a r e n t s who do not disamination
passing
and
education.
Themselves pressed by circumstances
ting-uish sufficiently clearly between experhaps, they worry H e a d m a s t e r s into
putting their boy into an examination
form before he is m a t u r e enough for
it.
You can, of course, push boys
through an examination before their
time, but only by sacrificing
their
minds. If it is their last year at
school they leave with all desire for
further intellectual advance stifled. If
they pass to higher classes,
then
through i m m a t u r i t y of mind they find
themselves out of their depth; grow
hopeless of understanding w h a t
is
taught, and w r aste in the higher class
the year they should have spent profitably in a lower. You cannot blame
the School's Board or school teaching
for this; importunate p a r e n t s
and
amiable h e a d m a s t e r s are the culprits.
Undue haste and retardation are both
enemies of talent.
Even in the Leaving Form there is,
1 believe, undeveloped talent awaiting
its summons. We have in the Senior
School also some liberty to vary the
curriculum. We cannot interfere much
with the work decreed by the University for its entrance examination. But
for boys who know they wall never go
to the University the Schools Board
or the individual school could provide
a course more stimulating to talent
than we have at present.
The Board is trying to design a general m a t h e m a t i c a l leaving subject intended for boys
of only
moderate
mathematical ability. 1 wish t h a t they
could do a similar thing for school
science.
The present
mathematical
course for non-University boys is like
a ladder with good bottom rungs rendered useless for lack of higher ones.
The Leaving Physics syllabus
also
seems too academic for the ordinary
scholar.
1 should like every boy doing nospecial scientific subject to have a
year at least of general science after
passing his Intermediate examination,
and that for two reasons. Firstly, because science holds a great place in
modern life, and secondly, because it
holds too great a place.
We are living in an age wonderful
and dangerous, and its wonders and
dangers are we all know largely t h e
result of research work and it;-, p r a c tical applications. If ages can be said
to specialise, our era is a specialist in
M ARCH,
science. A boy has missed a great
chance of sharing in a vital experience of the human spirit if he leaves
school with no knowledge of scientific
method, no interest in scientific discovery, and no admiration for the m a s ters of experiment who have at a great
cost fought mankind's battles against
ignorance and disease.
That is the
first reason why boys should
have
some knowledge of what science is.
But the very fact that this is a scientific age means that to the unbalanced mind science seems
everything.
Other sides of life just as much a part
of h u m a n experience are belittled or
ignored altogether. If our boys get at
school no true idea of w h a t science is,
they will certainly get a false one elsewhere. The scientist in his labatory
may be discovering valuable truth, but
the man in the street is blinded by the
fumes that come out of the windows. I
meet young people on my holidays who,
with no interest in science, have inhaled the floating ideas about it t h a t
permeate our atmosphere, ideas which
they cannot put into words, but which
have power to suffocate their belief
in free will and the things of the spirit.
Any boy who w a n t s to see life whole,
must be helped to fight against the
one-sidedness of the age in which he
lives. One of the services t h a t Public
Schools can render to this age is to
give science its true setting, acknowledging both its triumphs and its limitations. The church schools stand for
religion as well as for science,
for
what is eternal as well as for what
is transient. A Public School science
master will not lead his scholars to
think that there is no other avenue to
t r u t h than scientific method, or that
scientific truth is all the truth there
is.
Man does not live by bread alone.
Science cannot possibly give us all the
things by which men live. It cannot
even give us a reason for scientific activity, cannot tell us why we ought to
seek for truth, why anyone ought to
do anything. It can give us no guidance in the control of the monsters it
creates, can measure only what can
be measured, and of the n a t u r e even
of measurable things cannot tell us
very much, as the greatest scientists
with their fine modesty are the first
to acknowledge. It is good for ihe
boy's sense of proportion to be t a u g h t
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that science in the narrow sense will
never satisfy his whole
personality,
t h a t long after the intellect has discarded his present science text books
as out of date, the 13th chapter of
first Corinthians will be felt to be
true by the human heart.
"As for
knowledge it will be superseded: but
faith, and hope and love last on, these
three, and the greatest of all is love."
We are trying ourselves,
without
waiting for the Schools Board to draw
up a syllabus for a leaving course in
science of a kind calculated to create
a life long interest in this great field
of human enterprise. According to a
well-known scientist anyone possessed
of the patience and leisure to watch a
cricket match, and sufficient intelligence to solve a crossword puzzle is
competent to make quite definite contributions to scientific research. Certain branches of science owe much to
the thorough work of a m a t e u r s . To
sublimate curiosity we must make the
laboratory and the lecture room places
where students deal with things they
really want to do and to know about.
We have achieved a good ideal in
this direction in the Junior School, but
we w a n t to go further on the same
lines.
Even if it be impossible for boys to
grasp all the processes by which advanced knowledge is attained, the r e sults of the processes can be made of
fascinating interest by the few scientists who can write as well as they
can experiment.
The story of the
s t a r s and of the atom, the wonder of
the plant and animal life round about
us, the why and the wherefore of the
movements of the dynamo, the aeroplane, the wireless, or whatever the
boys may be interested in can afford
a wise teacher the opportunity
of
showing the vital part played by the
scientific method in the discovery of
truth. Our senior science m a s t e r s are
at present considering a Leaving s u b ject on these lines, and are adding the
books to the library that such a course
requires.
We have other changes under discussion, but perhaps enough has been
said to show you, that school m a s ters are as concerned as parents when
boys reveal no talent: or having r e vealed it at one stage bury it at a n o ther.
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Our boys m u s t take with them from
school an intellectual interest of some
kind if they are to face either work
or unemployment without mental deterioration.
We do not know w h a t
problems will confront Australia 20
years hence, 1s.t we do feel t h a t for
their solution there will be required
t h a t honesty towards things which is
science and t h a t
honesty towards
which is religion.
A headmaster h a s to deal with so
m a n y sides of life t h a t he is far more
a w a r e of w h a t he does not do than of
w h a t he does. He is indeed fortunate
if he can depend upon
his
fellow
workers for the thorough carrying out
of their more specilised work. Such
has been my happy lot. Every m a n
and woman on every staff seems to
have the interest of the school at h e a r t
and I am deeply grateful. I m u s t also
t h a n k the members of the Council and
especially t h e Chairman for the great
consideration they have always extended to me.
I confess I looked forward with many
fears to this year, knowing how m a n y
boys destined for the College could not
possibly come. B u t our circle seems
to have widened a n d the year brought
us not a decrease b u t a large increase
in boarders, though not in day boys.
The new Junior House especially is
very much in demand, and we h a v e
no regrets t h a t we built so a t t r a c t i v e
a home for the youngest boys. Another dormitory had to be opened in
the Junior House.
The size of the
sixth class necessitated the securing
of an additional senior master. Mr. C.
C. Shinkfield, M.A., who made College
history in the re-founding of a volunt a r y cadet corps, h a s left us, and is
going to
Carey Baptist G r a m m a r
School. Mr. E. B. Lester, M.A., the
Senior Mathematical Master of t h e
Sydney Church of England G r a m m a r
School h a s taken his place. We a r e
regretfully saying good-bye to Miss
Holmes, who h a s given wonderful service to the Junior House boys and to
her sister, who h a s proved herself one
of the most efficient m a t r o n s the College h a s ever had.
Though t h e P r e p a r a t o r y School for
policy and organisation will be under
the guidance of the Senior School, Mr.
L. Campbell is being given t h e s t a t u s
of H e a d m a s t e r of
the P r e p a r a t o r y
School and will interview p a r e n t s r e -
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garding their boys. It has been a great
privilege to have been brought by my
work here into touch with a profession
so self sacrificing and devoted as t h a t
of teaching and I have met no master
with a deeper sense of vocation than
Mr. Campbell. The city and the College may be very thankful to have
such a man at the head of the P r e p a r a t o r y School.
The outstanding event of the year
was the winning by D. S. Wood of the
most valuable University Scholarshipopen to Victorian schoolboys—the Shell
Scholarship. Wood had already won
an open Scholarship at Orrnond,
a
Senior Government Scholarship, and
the Geelong College Orrnond Prize and
the Old Collegians' exit scholarship.
The number of honors obtained was
35, I think the largest ever won by
the school. T h e following boys obtained honors: V. Andrews, P. Barnet,
T. Coulstock, C. Davidson, C. Fallaw,
J Frier, K. Hendy, G. McKenzie, E.
McLean, C. Notman, N. Shannon, R.
Smith, D. Watson, D. Wood. L. Young.
T h e following passed their L e a v i n g
E x a m i n a t i o n : R. Davidson, C. Cotton, A. Darby, D. Duffy, W. Leslie,
A. Martin, A. M c A d a m , R. M c L e a n ,
I. Pattison, R. Rankin, O. Shave, W.
Sims, D. W a t s o n , L. Y o u n g ; and 23
boys passed their I n t e r m e d i a t e E x amination.
In sport the College has had a wonderful year.
Although the health of
the school h a s been as usual excellent, and the isolation hospital door
has not been opened, we have never
had so many strains and accidents and
disappointments with the teams. The
crow had to row a boy who had never
been in a rowing eight till a week before the race.
The football t e a m h a d
some of its best players out all the
season, and others injured in every
match.
Even the cricket team lost
its wicket-keeper for the
last
two
games.
B u t such things do happen,
and the boys never surrendered to circumstances.
Instead they came as
close as could be to winning the championship both in cricket and football,
and rowed their best race for m a n y
years. : To have gone through t h e
cricket season without the loss of a
match, and in the same year to be
equal premiers in football, is no small
achievement.
The r u n n i n g
team
MARCH,
came fifth in the combined sports, but
showed no less determination t h a n
our other teams.
The singies tennis
championship, won for the College by
A. L. H a s s e t t last year, was not competed for in 1932.
Without s y m p a t h e tic coaching- and a fine school spirit
we should never be able to give the
largest schools a game at all. Therefore to the coaches of all teams in all
sports, senior and junior, and to the
teams, appreciations and
congratulations.
It should, perhaps, be placed
on record that in 1933 the College made
its highest team score and its highest
individual score in public school cricket, the one being- five wickets for 428
runs, and the other 245 r u n s . Finally
we express to all our sister schools
our thanks for the great g-ames they
gave us, whether we won or
lost
them.
Thanks to the work of members of
the staff all boys were given oversight
in their games, and no one was left
out in the cold.
The S a t u r d a y s were
filled with matches, or all-day excursions to the country, or long- rows on
the river.
We look to our socities to play their
part in our boys' education. The Debating- Society has certainly done so.
I don't know if it is a common thing
for half the boys in a school to belong to a debating society, but that is
the case with us (130 boys actually
took p a r t in the debates).
Instead of
having one school team getting all the
inter-school practice, a different team
was chosen for each major debate.
Mr. Henderson and Mr. J. Campbell
gave much time to the society.
The Photographic Club has shown
more vitality this year, and is now
trying to raise funds to provide a
camera to take moving pictures for
the new College cinematograph. The
club owes much to the visits of Mr.
W. J. Porter.
The Cadet Corps is now in charge of
Mr Lamble, and is a real p a r t of the
College life.
The Council has decreed
t h a t every boy over 14 years shall be
a member unless his p a r e n t s have some
definite objection, feeling t h a t the intense hatred of w a r does not make us
safe from it, and t h a t every public
school boy should be prepared to defend his home and country.
The school paper, "The Pegasus," in
its last issue reached a very
high
standard.
Its original contributions
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were interesting to many readers not
connected with the school.
I should
like an original design for the cover
from some boy or from a n y friend of
the school.
Mr. Ipsen has done wonders with t h e
help of the boys in reorganising the
lending library and reference library.
We have provided the boys this year
with a large additional reading room
well supplied with good magazines.
It serves also as a picture gallery. It
is splendidly roof lit, and shows the
pictures off to advantage.
We a r e
holding exhibitions from time to t i m e
of pictures new and old.
The Dramatic Society, helped by
Mrs. Meakin and some good friends in
the town, and by Mr. Ipsen, staged very
successfully a play by Milne never
previously acted b a m a t e u r s .
Part
of the proceeds went towards t h e reference library, a d e p a r t m e n t of t h e
school t h a t is always demanding fresh
outlay.
Various gifted musicians have visited the school each term and
done
something to give the boys an appreciation of w h a t music means.
It is
impossible to judge accurately to w h a t
extent they succeed.
We a r e greatly indebted to m a n y
able lecturers who have come a n d
helped us to broaden our outlook, and
to several University professors w h o
have stayed at the College and had informal talks with the boys.
The Bible Study Circles conducted by the boys themselves have continued throughout the year.
We are glad to have with us to-day
our new chaplain, the Rev. J. McMasten, B.A., who has taken up the work
so enthusiastically carried on by t h e
Rev. J. B. Rentoul, and is
already
deeply interested in the life of
the
school.
Various societies rise and fall as the
years pass, gather round some enthusiast, and decay when he goes. But
the formation and organisation of newclubs by their success or failure are
teaching the boys practical lessons in
the organisation and community life.
OLD COLLEGIANS
Our old boys' doings are chronicled
more fully t h a n before in "The Pegasus," and I shall therefore add little here.
Many of them are having
difficult times, and are standing up to
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a 'ong strain, not without anxiety, but
without bitterness.
We are proud of
them.
At various Universities—Edinburgh,
Cambridge, London and Melbourne—
we are worthily represented.
R. P.
Boyd is still adding more letters to his
name at Edinburgh, Neil McKinnon is
doim: excellenly at Cambridge, where
he has just been joined by the dux of
last year (C. Fallaw).
A recent senior nrefect, D. Hicks, has begun his
medical career bv obtaining honors in
four of his subjects.
The following boys have obtained degrees in Melbourne:—R. C Blair, J. S.
Bonnin. R. J. Goto, T. G. Hogg, M.B.,
B.S., T. S. Bonnin securing first class
in obstetrics, second in surgery, and
third in medicine.
C. P. C. Reilly obtained his B. Comm. degree, J. P.
Keays his B.C.E. with second class
honors, and K. G. Mclntyre his M.A.
with first class honors in English.
The old boys' reunion was one of the
most successful in the way of n u m bers and enthusiasm that I can remember.
The list of the Old Collegians who
have died during the year
contains
some well-known names.
In
their
honor we shall s t a n d : — J a s . Johnstone,
1869: Charles Hope, 1870; John Gillespie, 1871; J H. Connor, 1874; Wm.
B. Gumming, 1874;
Andrew Leitch,
1874; A. D. Guthrie, 1881; J. D. Blair,
1910, Miles W. Philp, 1916; L. E. Williamson, 1925.
Wl Ae we stand we shall also remember the name of Mr. M. P. H a n sen, who himself a public school boy
and a public school master, was able to
bring the public schools and the E d u cation D e p a r t m e n t into a better understanding of each other's point of view
Also I should wish to pay a tribute to
the memory of Mr. E. A. Adamson, of
Weslev College, who died yesterday.
He was a man of great powers, which
were freeU placed at the disposal of
the boys whom he loved.
We have received this year a legacy
of £23,300 from the estate of one old
1
--. J a m e s Boyd, another of £1000 from
tile estate of A. D. Guthrie, and
a
ihird of £500 from the estate of a
friend of the school. Mrs. Venters,
The first and the last amounts are definitely for scholarships. These legacies have proved of the greatest value
to many boys
Even with them we
can only help a small fraction of those
who apply for scholarships.
Parents
of country boys far from High Schools
are anxiously looking to us to help on
their sons' education.
All their savings are in the land, there is no income,
they want full boarding scholarships,
and three such
scholarships given
every vear. each for a term of three
years, would use up all the interest
from the Boyd bequest.
We can only
hope t h a t as the years
pass
the
finances of Public Schools will
be
placed on a better footing and enable
them to accept any boy of distinct
promise whatever his parents' means
may be.
-_ valuable bursarv was again given
bv Mr. Mephan Ferguson; for the fifth
vear a sum of £200 was given bv an
anonymous friend t o w a r d s the
payment of interest on our debt; another
£50 was given by the Misses Rolland
for the same purpose on condition that
an old collegian gave the same amount.
An anonymous old collegian promptly
accepted the challenge.
I have also
to thank several anonymous relations
and friends of boys who have provided
the full fees for pupils whose parents
could not do so.
A sum of £200 given
by Miss D. Shannon some years ago
for a similar nurpose provided its last
bursary this year.
All gifts to the
school made in such times as these are
doubly appreciated.
Gifts to the library include a complete set of the works of Captain
Marryat (the gift of Dr. Wettenhall),
and by a set of the Historians' History
of the World.
We have to t h a n k the
Morrison family for presenting to our
museum some articles of interest both
in themselves and on account of their
associations.
Another gift which has
history attached to it, and which will
punctuate the history of the school for
many generations to come, is that of
a fine old ship's bell discovered and
presented by Mr. A. N. Shannon, and
tastefully bracket ted in the quadrangle
bv Mr. L. Hirst.
The bell was cast
almost in the same year as t h a t
in
which the school was built.
The boys have not onlv received;
they have also given.
The following charities have been helped by direct giving:—The Protestant Orphanage, the Kilmanny P a r k Home, the Free
Kindergartens of Geelong, the Unemployed Boys' Centre in Geelong Wst,
M ARCH,
for which the Geelong G r a m m a r boys
have done so much, the Flying Doctor
of Northern Australia, the Blind Asylum.
From the Public Schools' Charity Fund nearly all charities concerned
with children have been assisted.
Another year of school is over, a
year in a happy world surrounded by
a wcrld of trouble.
Boys who are
leaving school to-day are passing from
one world to the other, taking with
them the courage learnt on the playing
fields, the concentration learnt in the
classroom, bringing reinforcement 1
t r u s t to the best element in the community.
CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS.
"The Council again expresses g r a t i tude to the benefactors who made these
substantial additions possible. Especially do they thank the friends and
Old Collegians who have given so generously in the past, and who are now
giving such liberal support to the College Endowment Insurance
Scheme,
which already gives promise of proving
successful. A great personal interest
taken in the boys out of school by the
staff is recognised by the Council. This
side of life at the College has been
stimulated and much appreciated by
the parents and council. Every form
of healthy sport is encouraged and
fostered, which adds greatly to the life
of a boy whilst at school. The principal has devoted much time in his
endeavors to find suitable openings for
boys leaving the school in which he
h a s received support from the Old Collegians.
"Would that some of our younger
boys could be kept at school for a n other year.
Some, I fear,
perhaps
through the depression, are being re-
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moved one year and sometimes two
years too soon.
'The Principal has been greatly a s sisted since receiving the handsome
legacy from an old Collegian (the late
Mr. J a m e s Boyd), whose scholarships
are proving invaluable.
Once again
1 appeal to Old Collegians and friends
of the College tc assist us in findingplaces for some very fine boys who
are now available. We feel indebted
to men such as Mr. Lee Neil and Mr.
Tweeddale, who, with others,
have
spent so much time and thought in
formulating schemes to assist in this
great work
of
placing
Australian
youths in suitable callings.
"As we survey the past we m u s t
realise t h a t the aim of every college
should be the preservation of the great
ideal of world wide peace and work,
which can only be brought about and
influenced by education and culture.
Peace and learning will always be an
ideal of our College. In the last w a r
89 of our boys gave their lives. They
died for peace.
Unfortunately,
the
world has yet to learn some of the
lessons of that last great conflict. And
we, as members of a great educational
institution aiming for friendship of
other nations and ours, must keep on
working for one of the greatest of all
national and h u m a n ideals—Peace on
earth, goodwill to all men.
"On behalf of the Council I wish to
convey to the boys who leave the College to-day, t h a n k s for their wholehearted help in the school. 1 would
assure them that we shall follow their
progress in life with the deepest interest. I feel sure every boy will look
back with happy memories on the years
spent at the College. To these and
the b o y : who are returning next year
we extend the season's greetings."
PREPARATORY SCHOOL REPORT.
Mr. L. J. Campbell, headmaster of the Preparatory School, reported on
the work of that very important section of the College.
Illustrating his thesis from the work of his youngest pupils in the
garden plots, Mr. Campbell showed how the training given in the Preparatory School promoted growth of beauty and fruitfulness, and encouraged
the pupils to be active agents in developing the world, in beautifying the
lives of others, in cultivating dormant resources, in stimulating their own
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imagination. A great feature of our Preparatory School was that by entering it a pupil avoided any of those sudden changes of environment which
are so detrimental to proper mental growth, and achieved instead a continuity of training for those ideals whicli a Public School represents.
Dealing seriatim with various activities, Mr. Campbell showed that
enrolments were satisfactory, but that these would be more numerous if
parents reflected on the manifold advantages to be gained by entering boys
at that stage of their schooling. Religious instruction, class work, singing,
voice production, gymnastics and carpentry were well up to standard, athletics and sports were marked by enthusiasm. The school grounds had been
much improved by the planting of trees and shrubs, but the most gratifying
acquisition was the completed cricket and football oval. Mr. Campbell expressed his thanks to the Council for these amenities. He also thanked
various manufacturing firms who have allowed boys from the school to visit
their works.
Under the heading "Needs of the School," Mr. Campbell wished to
impress on the many well-wishers of the school its need for their moral support, their interest in all that is of the school, their hearty co-operation, and
constructive criticism. Thus supported, the scliool must produce boys of
more than average calibre, of whom they could be justly proud.
School Prize List,
1932.
FORM U P P E R IV.A —
2—H. M. Clarke
FORM I.—
Dux—G. R. Cook
FORM III.—
Dux—I. M. Dickins
FORM LOWER IV.—
Dux—P. H. Hall
2—R. Lyall
FORM MIDDLE IV.—
Dux—R. D. Purnell
2—R. R. Aitken
FORM U P P E R IV.B.—
Dux—D. J. Dennis
2—1. K. Aitken
Dux of the Preparatory School (presented by Mrs. T. S. Hawkes)—
H. G. Badger
FIRST DIVISION.
FORM L O W E R V . ~
Dux—B. C. McKenzie
2—N. G. Sutherland
3__D. B. Duffy
4—R. W...K. Honeycombe
MARCH,
F O R M M I D D L E V.—
D u x — D . H. M. Clarke
2 _ M . \V. C. Howells
3 _ H . C. C. Steele
4—C. G. Capstick
5—R. D. W a t s o n
6—H. J. P e s c o t t
THIRD DIVISION
Scripture P r i z e s :
I
( P r e s e n t e d by the
N. G.
J ( P r e s e n t e d by the
S. B.
D. A. C u m m i n g
R. R. Aitken
B. A. H y e t t
Drawing Prize:
( P r e s e n t e d by Air. A. E. A n d e r s o n ) .
J. Fairley
Debating Society Prizes:
DIVISION.
F O R M U P P E R V.A.—
D u x — F . H. Davidson
2—N. A. Dennis
3—C. H. Sloane
4—J. W. L e g g e
5—D. V. H i g g i n s
6—J. C. H i r s t
7—G. A. Ganly
Special P r i z e — E . M. Wollfr
F O R M L O W E R VI.—
D u x — E . C. Slater
r
2 _ H . N . B . W ettenhall
3—H. J. T h o r o g o o d
4 _ j . W . R . Houston
5—T. L. Duigan
6—J. Fairley
7—H. J. Glover
8 _ L . J. Balfour
F O R M H O N O U R VI.—
English and H i s t o r y — G . G. C. McKenzie
Physics and C h e m i s t r y — H . E. W i n stanley
Rev. Canon W h e e l e r ) .
Sutherland
Presbyterian Church).
C. Reid.
The Gillespie Scripture Prizes:
F O R M U P P E R V.B.—
Dux—J. A. Crawcour
2 _ G . F . Cole
3—C. J. Cooke
4—A. L. Lucas
5—1. H. Mackay
6—N. A. Campbell
7—W R. Bett
SECOND
1933.
I Senior (presented by Air. S. B. H a m i l t o n
Calvert)—L. Young
I Most I m p r o v e d Speaker ( p r e s e n t e d by
the H e a d M a s t e r ) — K . R. H e n d y
Music Prize:
( P r e s e n t e d by Miss Gillan)
D. A. d i m m i n g
I
The Arthur South Memorial Prize:
( P r e s e n t e d by Miss S o u t h ) .
B. A. H a l e y
The Fen and Roy Pillow Bursary:
A. D. H o u s t o n
Dr. Gus. Kearney Memorial Prize:
D. W a t s o n
"The Argus" Prize:
G. C. N o t m a n
Dux of the College:
( P r e s e n t e d by the P r e s i d e n t of the Old
Geelong Collegians' Association, Dr.
A. E. Pillow)—G. G. C. M c K e n z i e
Si
THE
PEGASUS.
(Established 1900).
OFFICE-BEARERS, 1932.
President:
A. E. Pillow.
Vice-Presidents:
G. E. M. Scott.
N. M. F r e e m a n .
Hon. Treasurer:
A. W. Gray.
Hon. Secretary:
S. B. H a m i l t o n - C a l v e r t .
Committee:
T. R. I n g p e n
J. R. A d a m
A. N. Shannon
R. L a m b l e
A. S. Chirnside
C. L. T h o m p s o n
H. A. Maclean
T. M. Dickson
R. E. W h i t e h e a d
G. S. M c A r t h u r
P. C. Dowling
A. J. C. W a u g h
P e t e r McCallum
T. A. David
R. J. Y o u n g
Frank McFarland
J. O. D'Helin
YV. D. Y o u n g
C. W. K. P e a r s o n
Harry Hooper
Rev. F. W. Rolland (Pirincipal of the Geelong College ex officio).
Hon. Life Members of Committee:
(Past Presidents)
J. M. B a x t e r
R. R. VVettenhall
Mr. Justice M c A r t h u r
K. McK. Doig
H. F. Richardson
Mr. Justice L e o n
R. E. Reid
F. C. Purnell
J. L. Currie
W. J. Dennis
W. W. Hope
R. H. M o r r i s o n
J. F. S. Shannon
W. A. Waugh
A. N. M c A r t h u r
A. Philip
J. A. Gillespie
Hon. Auditors:
T. G Cole.
L C. Mathews
T h e A n n u a l Subscription to the O.G.C.A., from 1st May in each year, payable
in advance is 7/6. A n y Old Boy m a y become a Life M e m b e r by paying £ 5 / 5 / REPRESENTATIVES:
England—Colin M. Calvert, C/o. National Bank of Australasia, 7 L o t h b u r y , L o n d o n ,
England.
Queensland—C. L. T h o m p s o n , Club C h a m b e r s , Creek Street, Brisbane.
N e w South W a l e s — H . A. M a c L e a n , Colonial Mutual Life Building, 14 Martin Place,
Sydney.
South A u s t r a l i a — W . D. Young, Commercial Bank, Adelaide.
W e s t Australia—A. G. Sloane, 98 Tyrell Street, Nedlands, W e s t e r n Australia.
Riverina—J. H. Davidson, C/o. Provisional Engineer, P . O . W a g g a .
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Old B o y s ' Column.
ENDOWMENT
ASSURANCE
SCHEME.
The Organiser of the Scheme, Mr. Hamilton-Calvert, has
met with a good reception from the Old Boys whom he has
approached to date.
The simplicity of the Scheme, with its limited payments,
has appealed to them, and the response has been generous.
Mr. Calvert has called on many throughout the Western District of Victoria, the Wimmera and Lower Mallee, and hopes
to visit the Riverina in the near future.
To those who have already joined, the School sends grateful thanks.
OLD
COLLEGIANS' NECKTIES.
A neatly designed all wool necktie in green, dark blue and
white has been selected by the CommitteeA number of these are now being manufactured, and will
shortly be available to members of the Association. On application to the Old Collegians' Office an order will be posted to
any financial member.
Sed. McColough has again been saving life, having dived twelve feet
from Queen's Bridge on Boxing Day to rescue a girl who was struggling in
the Yarra. We still remember how he saved two children from drowning
at Elwood on Christmas Day four years ago. Good old Sed! We also remember how gamely you stroked your eight in the Head-of-the River.
R. P. Allnutt's address is Sutherland Road, Beechcroft, N.S.W.
The address of R. Robertson (1903) is King's School, Parramatta,
N.S.W.
R. H. Crisp has again distinguished himself by winning the Championship Cup at the Annual Golf Competitions played at Perth, W.A.
Judge Dwyer was again one of the Old Boys' team which won the
Annual Golf Match at Perth.
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T H E P E G A S U S.
A. G. Maclean, with his wife and son, spent Christmas with his mother
at Tarramurra. He talks of going out of farming and returning to his
engineering profession in Sydney.
11. L. Harry fills a prominent position at the Launceston Grammar
School where his father is joint Gillett House Master with our old Collegian,
Hugh Eraser. R. L. Harry fills the position of monitor, Laucestonian Editorial Committee, Junior Red Cross League, Athletic Team, as well as being
a liberal contributor to the College Magazine.
Congratulations to E. M. Philip upon his engagement to Miss Robertson, of Muroa, Hamilton. He has purchased "Castlewood" Stiation, Mt.
Mercer, which will be their future home.
We were pleased recently to welcome Jim Gillespie to the school after
a long absence. He attended the school with Mr. Holland's father, the Rev.
W. S. Holland in 1874.
J. G. H. Sprigg (1913) visited us last November, not having seen the
old school since his return from the War.
Old Boys of 1890 will regret to learn that David Craig, who now resides
at Ararat, lost his son Neville, 21 years old, following an attack of rheumatic fever 11 years ago. Neville had passed his Intermediate at 15 years
in spite of his misfortune, but could not outgrow the weakness.
Alan C. Buchan will be pleased to hear from any Old Boy of his year
(1904). Alan has two sons, 18 and 20 years, who, owing to residence in
Tasmania, could not come to the school. His present address is Wynyard,
Tasmania.
G. Munro Robertson sent interesting news of his trip overland to Perth
from Pt. Headland. At Whim Creek he inspected the vacated German
copper mine, situated in desolate country.
The ore was taken out by
lighters to sailing ships, thence direct to Germany. Up to 900 Greeks were
at one time working on this mine, which closed immediately after declaration
of War. In stands now in ghostly silence, with thousands of pounds worth
of new machinery, some of which has never been used. The " P u b , " a twostorey building of only three rooms, can conveniently cope with 80 men at
a time in its bar, where the fluid is dispensed at 1/- per glass. George was
engaged to be married to Miss Val. Wand, a Perth P.L.C. Old Girl, about
New Year. Good luck to both!
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" S c o t t y " White is holding his own in Medicine at Edinburgh University. We learn he is now in his second year, including Physiology and Anatomy. We shall soon have to keep a look-out for a good practice available
for a Scottish M.D.
At the February Hamilton Tennis Tournament, the school was well
represented by Les. Carty, Jack Bromell, W. P. Carr, Jr., Eialph Laidlaw,
John S. Hutton, and several other prominent players. Les. Carty, with
his partner, H. L. Archer, after reaching the semi-final, was beaten in a
third set which ran to 13—15 games.
In these days of progress in agriculture we record with pleasure the work
of Jim M. B. Connor, who, on the 20th September last, was appointed President of the Dookie and Longerenong Agricultural Old Collegians. In
1910-1911 Jim was Agricultural Superintendent of the Department of Agriculture of Victoria, and from 1911 to 1918 was Commissioner in the Department of Agriculture of Western Austrialia. He is also a member of the
Council of the Victorian Country Land and Stock Agents' Association, and
a. member of the Council of the English Speaking Union.
Arthur Codrington Smith made history when he designed and built in
Sydney the recording equipment—the Cinesound apparatus—which was
used in the production of the popular picture " O n Our Selection." We
understand that all the film produced by Cinesound Studios at Bondi use his.
gear, and that he is now recording engineer for this Company. We well remember Arthur's keenness on wireless exploits during his term at school,
and warmly congratulate him on his more recent achievements in the progress of science.
S. A. Mortimer has been appointed to the position of Secretary of the
West Australian Lawn Tennis Association. He has for some years been an
enthusiastic member of the King's Park Club, Perth, Western Australia,
and has also filled the position of Vice-President of the same Club.
Jackson Adams, now in his last year Engineering, visited the school
during February. He had a break-down in health last year, but now is
very fit.
Dr. Holloway also visited the school in February, and spent a day with
Mr. Rolland. He is leaving for China shortly, and hopes that the atmosphere there will clear soon.
Kenneth Davidson has just completed his first year B.Sc. with Honours.
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PEGASUS.
Dr. Alex. Maxwell has secured a practice at Birchip, where be has received a warm welcome from many Old Collegians who reside there.
Edward Cutts takes a live interest in the welfare of all Old Boys in
the Birchip district, and is a leader in scout life and all interests of the
young brigade in that district.
Jack Cunningham still keeps fit playing with the Cricket Eleven of
Traynor's Lagoon. He celebrated his 21st birthday in February, with a
good hard day's work on the farm, when the writer of this news called and
spent a pleasant week-end with his family.
Jack Newton, who left the bank at Ararat in 1982, is now stationed at
Castlemaine.
Alex. Morris (1914) visited Geelong during February, and left his
small boy of 8 years to receive junior instruction in preparing him for the
years to come at his Old School.
One of our correspondents called in February and spent a pleasant hour
with Jack McLennan at Laurel Bank, Marnoo, also with Jack Campbell at
Mingawalla Station, who are both now actively engaged in mixed farming
interests.
Alf. Miller now has his son Frank working with him on Goon Winnow.
Bob Anderson (1929) has now been appointed Secretary to the Horsham Butter Factory.
Dave Anderson (1930) is training to follow in his father's footsteps
as an auctioneer at Horsham.
William Gillespie is now stationed at the Bank of Australasia, Horsham.
David Schwennesen has been removed from the bank at Horsham, and
has now been located at Danclenong, near Melbourne.
Bob Barnett has now joined Mr. C. H. Peacock, Chemist, at Horsham.
William Holdsworth (1929) has just purchased a fine farm near
Streatham. This farm was recently owned by the Hon. Agar Wynne, of
Nerrin Nerrin. Bill visited Sydney for the 5th Test, which we hope he
enjoyed.
David Craig (1888), from the E. S. & A. Bank, Ararat, visited Geelong
on holidays during February.
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Dr. Joe G r a n t B o n n i n (1925) is now located at the C h i l d r e n ' s Hospital, Carlton.
A r t h u r Kumnick (1930) visited the College from W a r r a c k n a b e a l during F e b r u a r y .
Charlie Newman, who has spent p a r t of his holiday with his p a r e n t s
at Warracknabeal, has now r e t u r n e d to Ormond College to complete his
studies in Law.
We are pleased to see I v a n S. Young (1906) has sent his young son to
the P r e p a r a t o r y School this year.
Athol J. Wilson was successful d u r i n g F e b r u a r y in gaining a Bachelor
of Commerce Degree.
J a c k Rose is now stationed with the Bank of Australasia at W a r r a c k nabeal.
J i m F i d d i a n has been transferred from Tallangatta, his present address
now being C/o. B a n k of New South Wales, W a r r a c k n a b e a l .
Colin C. Bell (1921) has been appointed District S u p e r i n t e n d e n t at
W a r r a c k n a b e a l for the Shell Oil Co. His t e r r i t o r y covers a large area, including Hopetoun, Birchip, Donald and St. Ariiaud.
We are pleased to welcome back Colin McDonald from the M a n d a t e d
Territory, where his interesting experiences would fill a large volume. We
congratulate him on the high esteem in which he is held, not only by the
administrative authorities, but by the tribes over which he governs.
Congratulations to W m . Gordon Brebner (1907) who will be m a r r i e d
d u r i n g March.
We are pleased to learn that Mary Gray, of " S w i n t o n , " Gienorchy,
is engaged to H a r o l d Pennington, of Bealiba.
Swinton Gray (1927) has crossed to New Zealand, where he has now,
for the time being, joined with Mr. D u n c a n M c F a r l a n d , a notable breeder, of
good stock in the Dominion. Swinton's present address is T-Kaura, Onga
Onga, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Gordon B a r b e r ' s infant son, who
died at Birchip on the 25th F e b r u a r y .
J a c k H a n n a h now controls his f a t h e r ' s interest on
Station, which is situated ten miles from Birchip.
Morton Plains
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P E G A S U S.
A n d y Sproat is engaged to Miss Yvonne Brind, of Kopyong Rd. Toorak.
J i m H u n t e r (1913) has transferred from " B l a i r , " St. A r n a u d , his
present address being. C/o. Thomas Laidlaw & Go., A r a r a t , where we hope he
will have successful years.
We were pleased to welcome Dr. and Mrs. F. Garrett Scholes at the
school d u r i n g F e b r u a r y , after a long absence from Geelong. The doctor is
now established at Maryborough, Queensland, and when visiting Geelong was
completing an extensive tour of some 2000 or 3000 miles by car.
Captain Robert J. R. H u r s t is now stationed at the Queenscliff
Barracks. We hope to see him visiting the school in the near future.
In this m o n t h ' s " A u s t r a l i a n J o u r n a l " is a prize-winning essay on
" W i r e l e s s , " by V. IT. Andrews, who was at the College last year. A h a r d working and enthusiastic member of The Pegasus committee for some years,
we hope lie will have still further success in journalistic work.
Congratulations t o : —
T. W. Campbell, W a n g a r a t t a . on the birth of a son on 29th December, 1932.
C. J. Dennis, Illawong, Nambrok, on the birth of a son on 11th September^
1932.
B. R. Keith, Geelong College, on the birth of a son on 31st October, 1932.
A. Gprdon Sloane, P e r t h , Western Australia, on the birth of a d a u g h t e r
on 22nd December, 1932.
OLD Y I C T O R I A N P U B L I C S C H O O L B O Y S ' G O L F
IN AVEST A U S T R A L I A .
The second a n n u a l match of the Old Boys of the Victorian Associated
Public Schools was held on the 12th November, 1932, when over 40 competitors faced the starting post.
The day proved very w,arm, but notwithstanding heat and flies, the Old
Geelong Collegians secured a win on averages, the Old Melburnians being
second, X a v e r i a n s third, Old Geelong G r a m m a r i a n s fourth, Scotch fifth,
and Wesley unrepresented owing to the absence of m a n y Old Boys.
Geelong College finished with an average of four down, and was represented by H i s H o n o u r Mr. Justice J. P. Dwyer, F. Gilmour, Doctors E r i c
MacKay, W. K. Peacock, R. H. Crisp and J. D. Rogers who won the Cup
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again for 1932.
Two trophies were presented, Dr. Crisp winning the championship for
the best gross score, and Oliver Williams (O.M.) the handicap event.
After the match a dinner was held in the Club House, u n d e r the chairmanship of Dr. Baldwin Gill (O.M.) The chief quests were Messrs. Arnold
Hodder, Secretary of the Club, and K. J. Cocks, Club Captain, who represented the Sydney Public Schools.
SYDNEY REUNION LUNCHEON.
An enjoyable Luncheon was held at F a r m e r ' s on August 23rd by
Sydney Old Collegians. Present:—R, N. Black, N. A. Thomson, S. A.
Marden, A. F. McDonald, W. H. Reid, L. E. Reid, C. H. Willmott, G. J. M.
Watson, H. A. Maclean (Lion. S e c r e t a r y ) . Unable to attend :—R. P. Allmitt, R. A. C. Adams, II, Berry, H. J. Price, W. L. Reid, R, Robertson,
L. Small, H. J. McGuffie, C. C. Strahan, Major Mackenzie, J. Cameron,
Dr. Holloway and Dr. H e a r n e .
It was decided not to hold a Dinner this year, but a n o t h e r Luncheon
may be held in the near future, when we may be able 1o have with us
several who were unable to attend this time.
The illustrations in The Pegasus of new additions, were of considerable
interest to those who had not visited the College for some time.
A telegram from Geelong Old Collegians, conveying good wishes for
the success of the function, was received, and read out to the members, and
much appreciated. Our thanks are due to Mr. Calvert and Geelong members
for the continued interest they take in our affairs.
A letter from Mr. Hamilton Calvert in regard to the Endowment Life
Assurance Scheme was read, and particulars p u t before members.
OLD C O L L E G I A N S ' C H O I R .
The Choir continues 111 its prosperous way, and has now a " t r a i n i n g
list' 7 of fifty-two Old Boys. A number of these are instrumentalists. Although the Choir has been in existence since the Diamond Jubilee in 1921,
its appearance has, until recently, been confined to functions a r r a n g e d by the
Old Collegians' Association. D u r i n g the last six months, however, it has
given two very fine concerts, which have d r a w n large and enthusiastic
audiences. E v e r y number rendered bv the Choir was heartily recalled.
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THE
P E G A S U S.
Several requests have been received for the Choir to repeat their concerts
in aid of charitable, civic and other organisations. Several of the younger
members are carrying on their vocal and instrumental studies u n d e r the
finest tuition in Melbourne and Geelong. Many of the members had studied
music d u r i n g their school days at the College, and as a result have become
very valuable members of the Choir. The programmes a r r a n g e d by the
Choir have been of a varied character, ranging from Beethoven to plantation melodies, rollicking sailor songs and soldiers' choruses. The Choir
is very popular with the public, a n d is a distinct acquisition to the musical
circles of G(eelong.
GIFT
FURNITURE.
The School expresses thanks and appreciate to the Old Boys and friends
who have so generously presented further handsome f u r n i t u r e for the New
Dining Hall.
Tables:—Mr. W. E. S p a r r o w and Mrs. S p a r r o w and family.
Chairs:—Messrs. J. D. Hicks, J. A. Cochrane, J. A. Cochrane, Jr., J. D.
Cochrane, C. N. Cochrane, G. M. Cochrane, Peter M c A r t h u r , George J.
Rylah, N o r m a n I. Morrison, G. N. I. Morrison, David Morrison, G. A.
Birnie, I von McD. Craig, and Miss V. Reeves.
Obituary.
The Late A r t h u r T. Andrews, M.C.E. (Melb. U n i v e r s i t y ) , Assoc. M.
Inst. C.E.—It affords me a melancholy pleasure to make some references
to the passing way of one with whom I had a long association. In the
earlier days of childhood and, in a measure, in professional practice, our
lives were blended. The late Mr. A. T. Andrews was early intended for
the architectural profession; economic conditions, however, diverted him
into another field. Experience proves there are men who shine in almost
a n y sphere—our late friend was one of these. He had mentality greatly
above the average, and in addition, a personality which would have carried
him far. It may be claimed for him t h a t he was an outstanding personality
in the engineering world, as well as in the engineering profession. He will
be long remembered by the thousands who sat u n d e r him in Public Examinations, as the representative of the University. In this respect he was
an ideal superintendent, and his memory will be long revered by the many
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candidates who came under his auspices. He entered the Geelong College
in February, 1889, and soon displayed an aptitude for learning that called
forth encomiums and commendation from Dr. George Morrison, the founder
of the College. His matriculation followed in due course, and his subsequent career at the University of Melbourne was marked with brilliant records. Two late Professors—F. A. Kernot and Sir Frederick McCoy—
singled him out for special honours. He was later associated with the late
Mr. Campbell in the surveying profession, and in due course established
himself in private practice. A long association with the now City of Geelong "West was marked by the conscientious exercise of his professional
duties and an excellence of work that was recognised by the various Government Boards and Departments interested. His public administration
was characterised by a high standard of professional and business etiquette.
On his retirement from that office he was specially honoured by the Councillors and other bodies. Matters pertaining to Literature, Art, Science and,
in fact, problems concerning the whole gamut of life, may be included in
the subject with which he engaged himself in companionship.
"After Life's fitful fever he sleeps well,"
—By Geo. R. KING, F.R.A.I.A.
SAMUEL LEON, K.C., (1861) passed away on the 26th February, at
his home in Irving Avenue, Prahran. One of the few surviving first pupils
of the late George Morrison at the original College in Skene Street, he was
looked upon as the first scholar in Victoria to gain a classical and mathematical exhibition at matriculation at the age of 14 years. When 19 years
old, at the Melbourne University, he took the degree of Bachelor of Arts,
and that of Master of Arts when aged 20 years. At the age of 22 years he
was appointed headmaster of Nelson College, in Auckland, N.Z., where he
remained for four years before returning to Melbourne to take his degree as
Master of Laws. Admitted to the Bar in 1874, he then practised as a
barrister and solicitor for 23 years. At the age of 70 years he was appointed acting judge of the County Court of Victoria, a position which he held
for several years. As a youth he was a very fast swimmer and keen on both
rowing and boxing. He was elected as the second president of the Old Collegians' Association, following Professor Kernot, and for many years was
an active member of the Committee. To his daughter, Miss Ethel Leon, and
son. Dr. J. H. Leon, of Adelaide, we extend our sympathy.
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PEGASUS.
G E O R G E HO W A T S O N (1894) passed away suddenly in Sydney on
the 12th F e b r u a r y after a short illness. He left the College after passing
the matriculation examination in 1894, and later took an engineering degree at the Sydney University. He was twice mentioned in despatches during the war, where he gained the D.S.O. He has at all times been a very
liberal supporter of the school, and his many benefactions have been deeply
appreciated by those who shared them. To his aged mother and family, and
his devoted wife, we extend heartfelt sympathy.
G E O R G E S. S U T H E R L A N D (1891), who had been ill for several
years, passed away in November. D u r i n g recent years George had been engaged on Government work at Canberra. Our sympathy goes out to his
widow and the family.
H. P E R C Y M A R T E L L (1878), medical practitioner, died in Adelong,
New South Wales, in December last. He had been in practice there for
many years, and was very highly respected.
Percy matriculated at the
school in 1878, a n d has at at all times taken a keen interest in the welfare
of his old school mates, having been a contemporary of J a c k Baker. Joe
Cochrane, Jock McMullen a n d W. A. W a u g h .
We regret to record in December the death of the wife of A r t h u r S.
Baillieu (1887) ; and in October, the death of Mrs. Troward Harvey, of
" O l r i g , " Craigieburn. Our deepest sympathy is extended to these Old
Collegians in their loss.
T h e Ormond Letter.
G R E E T I N G S a n d all best wshes for 1933. May this year be one of'success and high achievement for the College. We a p p l a u d the efforts of the
athletics team, and congratulate the cricket team, especially A. L. Hassett,
while we cherish the hope t h a t from the new boat-shed our rowers may go
forth to win the Head-of-theRiver.
Since last you heard from us t h i r d term has come and gone. It meant,
of course, h a r d work and examinations, and was relatively devoid of incident. Ormond, without the help of any Old Collegians, won the intercollegiate tennis for the first time since 1914. This win gave G'reat satis-
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faction to all Ormond men, and furnished an excuse for hilarious relaxation
from third-term grind.
On the afternoon of October 5th we dismissed examinations from our
minds. It was the occasion of the Morrison F o u r s , when the whole College
joins in a h a p p y gala on and in the Y a r r a . Judiciously chosen crews of
rowers and non-rowers struggle fiercely for supremacy in a regatta full of
thrills, crabs, and laughs for spectators and participants, while on the bank
burlesque figures indulge in fun and harmless horseplay, quite oblivious
to the laughter or scorn of the public.
Guy F a w k e s ' Day did not pass uncelebrated. On S a t u r d a y , November
5th, mysterious, furtive movements and flitting shadows in the dark quadrangle were the prelude to a fine fireworks display—crackers, j u m p i n g
jacks, sparklers, Roman candles, Catharine wheels, rockets. Some joker
poured cold water on the enthusiasts, but could not spoil the show, which
was appreciated by a large gathering, as it was the occasion of a Common
Room Dance.
Many of us climbed the Tower to observe the Leonides, and on their
failure to a p p e a r many weak jokes were indulged in at the expense of the
Observatory. A sleepy crowd r e t u r n i n g to bed found themselves blockaded
in the tower, and were almost all soused with water before they forced their
way out.
Even such incidents were not sufficient safety valves for the high spirits
held in check by the necessity to do some work, and the old Ormond sport of
"water b a g g i n g " was in the boom. Biags were in great demand, and direct
hits frequent. So much for our comic relief.
D u r i n g the second t e r m vacation Old Collegians at Ormond distinguished themselves in inter-varsity contests. J. A. P. B u c h a n a n boxed with
success in Sydney, a n d was awarded a full blue. N. S. Shannon gained a
football half-blue, while A. H. McGregor was selected to play for the
combined Universities against the South A u s t r a l i a n amateurs, and was
awarded an A u s t r a l i a n blue. Inter-varsity cricket, played d u r i n g the long
vacation, again siaw Ormond strongly represented, the Old Collegians in the
team being J. D. Hicks, N. S. Shannon a n d A. H. McGregor.
E x a m i n a t i o n results are now fairly complete. Some of us should have
done better, b u t most of us have been successful. A. H. McGregor is nearing the end of his medical course, and N. W. P a u l has nearly completed
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his theological training. J. R. Adam and A. D. Matheson have passed 3rd
year medicine, and J. D. Hicks has distinguished himself in 2nd year medicine. Our lawyers, C. E. Newman and D. A, Ingpen, have also been successful, and are entering on their final year. J. F. Nimmo and J. A. K. McLean
have done well, and the freshmen have given a good account of themselves.
Neil Shannon shared the Exhibition in Graphics.
Most of us will be back at Ormond for at least one more year, but we
have said farewell to Jackson Adams, who had a break-down before the
exams, and is not expected to return to Ormond.
You are now back at school and settled down, but we are still on
vacation, scattered far and wide. First term begins on March 20th, a term
full of activity, with Commencement initiations, cricket, rowing, athletics,
all in two months. Let us see several of you when we assemble. You who
are still at the College, look out for us on the river bank. Meanwhile we
urge you to play hard and work hard, ever jealous of the honour of the
College.
Kenya Colony.
A FOUR weeks' journey from Southampton by way of Lisbon, Malaga,
Genoa, and the Red Sea brought us to Mombasa, the port of Kenya, one
of Britain's newest colonies. Mombasa is a very old town, having been
settled centuries ago by the Portugese.
The climate is tropical, and the town is typically Eastern. A boat train
took us to Nairobi, the capital, about 300 miles inland, and nearly 6,000 feet
above sea level, and the journey was one that will be remembered always.
Each compartment contained four sleepers, but without bed-clothes,
The Kenya residents had all provided themselves with sheets, blankets and
pillows, but we new-comers had not more than a rug and cushion each, and
by mid-night the air was distinctly cold.
To add to our discomfort, the
journey Was made at the end of the dry season, and a fine red dust came
in in clouds and settled on everything and everybody. At daybreak next
morning Ave found ourselves travelling across wide grassy plains, very like
the Riverina country, except that in place of the flocks of sheep were herds
of wild animals—zebras, wildebeste, kongoni, gazelles, giraffes, etc.
We
were passing through the game reserve, which extends to within a few miles-
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of Nairobi, and, in earlier years, the residents of that town frequently had
their gardens destroyed by wild animals. Since my return I have had sent
to me a paper containing a description of an early morning visit paid by
six lions.
From Nairobi we travelled by motor lorry another 150 miles to Nariuki,
at the foot of Mt. Kenya, which reaches a height of more than 17,000 feet,
and is covered with perpetual snow. Here we had fires each night, notwithstanding the fact that we were directly on the Equator.
This district was thickly wooded in parts, and full of game. Baboons
and buck of all sorts, from small duikers to water buck, the size of a ]arge
cow, made nightly raids on the garden, but we had our revenge, as when
meat was wanted, some one went out in the early morning with a gun.
Six months later I motored another two hundred miles across the Great
Rift Valley to a farm near the border of Uganda, and the scenery was wonderful. This valley is several miles wide, and bordered on either side by
high escarpments, and it extends for more than 1,000 miles.
The return journey was made by rail. One station, Equator, nearly
9,000 feet above sea level, is said to be the highest railway station in the
British Empire, and after leaving there the train loops the loop, and passes
through forests of bamboo.
I was surprised to see large plantations of Australian gum-trees, not
only in Kenya, but also in Rhodesia, Farms, or shambas as they are called,
are scattered throughout the country, and coffee, sisal (for making rope),
maize or wheat are grown according to the locality, while cattle and sheep
thrive in the higher altitudes. Cattle farmers have many diseases and ticks
to contend with; in one district the cattle had to be dipped twice a week.
A little tea is grown on the highlands, while in the coastal area are
sugar plantations, and quite a number of Australians are employed by the
Victoria Nyanza Sugar Co.
{To be continued).
M.W.
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T h e Death of Day.
T h e twining wraiths of evening mist arise
In slender wisps above the sullen waves,
And meet the veil of dark'ning twilight's gloom,
Which slowly fills the vales with early night.
T h e sea, sonorous, m u r m u r s as the white
Surge lifts and falls. W i t h steady muffled boom
T h e rollers burst within the hollow caves.
And so, with solemn dirge, the pale day dies.
R.A.M.
Wallopi,
W H O has not seen or who lias not heard of the marvellous machinations of
the Hon. VI.? In view of their noble characters, superfluous knowledge and
susceptibility to inspiration, it is not surprising to find that a couple of
ardent students have, as a result of their peculiar studies, devised and perfected a pastime which is not only spectacular, but also of an educational and
edifying n a t u r e .
The other day I ventured, being curiously disposed, into that demesne
of the learned, but on opening the door my ears were immediately assailed
with the inspiring warcry of the Hon. V I , " O u t s i d e ! Outside." However,
u n d a u n t e d by this ferocious attack, I stepped inside a n d l o ! what a scene
of g r a n d e u r lay before me. On each beautifully carved desk, books of ail
sizes, types and descriptions lay scattered in wonderful confusion; the floor
was covered with a soft carpet of p a p e r balls, with here and there a pen or
broken ruler added to relieve any suggestion of monotony. B u t this was
not all. On the dais in the front of the room stood the table in the position
for which it was p r i m a r i l y designed. This was indeed marvellous, but it
was eclipsed by the sight of two contestants who stood at either end of the
table, and between whom a white object flashed with u n e r r i n g precision. It
was a scene to fire the slowest imagination. I stood enthralled for some
time at this display of the ingenuity of man, u n t i l the efforts of the participants waned and gradually ceased. Only then was I able to inspect
this object of attraction. It appeared to have been at some previous time
the morning paper, which had been carefully and painfully folded and refolded until it assumed the form of a cylinder, kept in shape by a length
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of string. This emblem of skid and patience, I was informed, delighted
in the name of " W a l l o p u s , " and the d a r i n g display I had just witnessed
proved to be the great game of " W a l l o p i , " of which all members of the
Hon. V I . are, at some time, exponents. The chief end of each contestant
appeared to be to throw the wallopus on to the table with such force that
it rebounded into the hands of the other contestant, who consequently ret u r n e d it. One interesting feature of the sport was seen when one of the
combatants misjudged the flight of the wallopus, with dire consequences to
one eye.
However, it seemed that this but lent a little w a r m t h and feeling to
the game, and undoubtedly the incident was greatly appreciated by the
gallery. I was on the point of making further inquiries into the matter,
when I was peremptorily notified that I had outstayed my welcome, and I
was summarily ejected forcibly into the outer world to p u r s u e my path
in peace.
ANONYMOUS T H E SECOND.
Aa Interview with Ellsworth Vines.
DURING! the recent visit of the American Tennis Team to Australia, a member of The Pegasus Committee asked Mr. H. E. Vines to write an article for
The Pegasus. Under the rules governing his tour he was unable to do t h i s ;
but he himself suggested that he be asked a number of questions, the answers of which be h a n d e d on to the readers of The Pegasus.
W h e n asked what lie considered the essentials for the playing of each
shot, Mr. Vines said that there were three essentials which applied to the
playing of every shot. The first and most important was to keep one's
eye on the ball. If a player can learn to keep his eye on the ball he is well
on the way to becoming a first-class player. The second essential is the use
of correct footwork. Footwork plays as important a p a r t in tennis as in
cricket—a subject about which Mr. Vines showed a fair knowledge. Finally,
when playing a stroke keep the head of the racquet in the same plane from
the start to the finish of a stroke. He said that change of plane is responsible for a great number of errors. Mr. Vines advises players to bend
the knees when playing a ball with a low bound, and to rise on the toes
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when playing a high bouncing ball to ensure the keeping of the racquet in
the same plane.
Wheri asked what he regarded as the best means of practising, Mr.
Vines said that hitting a ball against a board was invaluable in assisting a
player to learn correct stroke production a n d mechanism, b u t was useless in
teaching length and placement, He said t h a t it is advisable after practising
against a board to go immediately and play on the court. W h e n practising,
he said, never take any notice of the result of the set you p l a y ; it is preferable to spend a set endeavouring to improve a weakness in your game and
be beaten by a much inferior player t h a n to win using only your strong
stroke. W h e n practising, concentrate on r e t u r n i n g the ball into play r a t h e r
t h a n attempt winning shots, as it is ability to r e t u r n the ball consistently
which wins eighty-five per cent of tennis matches played.
Mr. Vines advises boys to snatch every chance of watching good players,
as this is one of the best means of learning stroke production, footwork a n d
tactics. A great deal can also be l e a r n t by studying good books on the
subject of tennis. Finally, Mr. Vines emphasized the fact t h a t only by
fairly continuous practice against better players can a boy make a great
advancement in his tennis. Mr. Vines wishes all players in the school the
best of luck at what he considers the best game of all, and hopes to be able
to visit Geelong when he r e t u r n s to Australia in a short time.
We take this o p p o r t u n i t y of thanking Mr. Vines for his kindness in
sparing time to help our young players, a n d telling him t h a t any visit he
may make to Geelong will be enthusiastically awaited by the boys of this
school.
L.Y.
On Tour with the Y.A L.
T H E R E is in the heart of almost every one of us an innate love of travel,
and we have all known that longing, indefinite though it may be, and dulled
by the bustle of everyday life, to leave home, to .journey, a n d to see places
about which we have r e a d or heard. Young Australians, being bred of
pioneer stock, are p a r t i c u l a r l y endowed with this mild form of " w a n d e r l u s t , " and we in Australia are indeed fortunate that we have here such an
organisation as the Young Australia League, which, taking as its slogan.
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"'Education by Travel." sets out to show the youth of Australia its own
country.
The founder of the League, that fine citizen, Mr. J. J. Simons, endeared
to all and known to every English-speaking nation, realised the necessity of
making the boys and girls of Australia appreciate the possibilities of this
country, and for m a n y years now, parties have been making tours all over
Australia and the rest of the world u n d e r the auspices of the Y.A.L.
Tours are a r r a n g e d a n d conducted d u r i n g all school holidays throughout the year, a n d the fact that the League has taken 011 tour over 20,000 boys
indicates the growth and p o p u l a r i t y of the movement. The organisation of a
p a r t y on tour is simplicity itself. The boys (or girls) are divided into companies of about 30, named after famous Australians, a n d placed in command
of an officer who has g r a d u a t e d from prefect and junior commander. Five
or six prefects are chosen from the senior boys, and they look after the
minor details of the tour and help the officers in every possible way. N a t u r ally a semi-military form of discipline is necessary to ensure the smooth
working of the tour, but the officers are in no way aloof from the rest of the
p a r t y . They have the same sleeping accommodation, meals, a n d travelling
conditions as the boys.
It is understandable with what delight and amazement a country boy
r e g a r d s the wonders of a great city, the awe-inspiring size a n d power of
great machinery in the m a n y factories he visits, and with what pleasure and
pride he realises t h a t this glorious country he is seeing is p a r t of Australia
—his Australia,
The result of the. recent t o u r of Tasmania by over 50 Victorians and
South Australians u n d e r the command of Mr. J o h n Buchan, of Geelong, is
typical of all Y.A.L. tours. To m a n y members of the p a r t y , before the t r i p ,
the name Tasmania meant little more t h a n a small island to the south of
Victoria; but now, t h a t word Tasmania unlocks the door of memory, and
conjures up a vision of great, rolling, timber-clad hills, dotted with wellkept orchards and s t r a w b e r r y gardens, green hop fields, with pleasant
willow-lined river banks or icy-cold mountain streams rushing through ferny
glades, a n d above all that glorious panoramic view from the summit of
Mount Wellington.
Xow those boys know Tasmania to be peopled by cheerful, energetic and
hospitable citizens, who have a great faith in the future of their State and
Australia.
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A most valuable part of the work done by the Y.A.L. is that it brings
together groups of boys from all parts of the Commonwealth, from different
public and high schools, who soon make friends, and are brought to realise
that they are not citizens of antagonistically inclined States, but are essentially Australians.
By going on tour with the Y.A.L., a boy's outlook is considerably
broadened; he learns tolerance and comradeship, and as well as having an
excellent holiday he is given an unforgetable lesson in citizenship.
J.F.
A Real Australian.
If you've seen the gawky emu
Stalking t h r o u g h the mulga 'scrub,
And have heard the howling dingo
As it feeds its squealing cub;
If you've heard the laughing jackass
And. the magpie's thrilling tune,
And have seen the flying 'possums
As they play beneath the m o o n ;
If you k n o w the grey koala
And the hopping kangaroo,
T h e wallaby and lyre-bird
And stocky w o m b a t t o o ;
T h e n dinkum, you're an Aussie,
You love Nature—you're a man,—
You have everything—in s h o r t — t h a t makes
A real Australian.
I.H.P.
The Mystery of the Missing Atom.
AN urgent call on the telephone brought Detective Inspector X. to the
laboratory of Professor Y., the famous scientist. On arrival he found the
professor in his laboratory and in a very disturbed state of mind. The
great man was distractedly smashing electric light bulbs and eating the
filaments. Between mouthfulls he explained to X. that he had been engaged
on a delicate attempt to split an atom of hydrogen. He had obtained an
atom, and mounted it on a platinum table, but during ,a short absence from
the room it had vanished.
" A h ! " said X., "this is a case for my friend, Ikan Mukkittuppe."
Mukkittuppe was therefore called in. He came in a hurry and a taxi. On
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entering the room he paused dramatically, sniffed, paused, nodded his head
significantly, paused, took two steps forward a n d one to the right, then
whispered, " B e e r ! " Astounded at his sagacity, perspicacity, audacity and
veracity, his hearers realised that there was, indeed, a distinct odour of
beer on the horizon. Having recovered from their surprise, they explained
the case to the impatient Ikan, who seemed to know all about it already.
W a v i n g them aside with an airy gesture, Ikan, stooping to the floor, picked
up a small button, which had attracted his eagle eyes.
" A l l we need now, 1 ' said Ikan, in m a t t e r of fact but agitated tones, " i s
a handkerchief, and the case will be complete." Quickly stepping to the
window he leaped to the ground, fifty feet below. He picked up a handkerchief, and pointed to the impressions left by a ladder in a flower-bed. He
then calmly scaled the Avail with the accomplished ease of a cat burglar,
a n d fixing the professor with his beady eyes made the thrilling announcement, " I thought s o ! "
His wonderful sight had deciphered the initials, plainly marked in the
corner of the handkerchief, which were those of Doctor Z., the professor's
mysterious rival.
Mukkituppe then proceeded to explain his deductions to his astonished listeners. Z. was also engaged on the splitting of the hydrogen atom,
but his habitual drunkenness prevented his chances of success. H e r e Ikan
significantly pointed to the aroma which still lingeringly clung to the room.
The doctor's misguided brain had engendered the brilliant plan of stealing
the professor's atom of hydrogen, thus ruining his experiment and assuaging his own jealousy. HoAvever, the tell-tale handkerchief and the button
dropped from his ragged coat, had enabled the great M u k k i t t u p p e to solve
the problem.
As Ikan finished his explanation, the professor's beautiful daughter,
Lukerohvah, entered, and as his eyes met hers—but t h a t is another story.
K.R.H.
Exchanges,
WE wish to acknowledge the following- exchanges, which have been placed
in the reading room, and to apologise for any omissions.
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Victoria—Coo-ee (C.E.G.G.S., Geelong), The Carey Chronicle (Carey Baptist Grammar), The Corian (G.G.S.), Cluthan (Clyde), Lucernian
(P.G.C., Geelong), The Mitre (Trinity Grammar, Melbourne), The Melbournian (M.G.S.), Patchwork (P.L.C.. Melbourne), The Scotch Collegian (S.C.), Silver and Green (M.L.C., Melbourne), Wesley College
Chronicle (W.C.), The Xaverian (X.C.).
New South Wales—King's School Magazine (Parramatta).
South Australia—St. Peter's College Magazine (Adelaide), Scotch College
Magazine (Mitcham), Prince Alfred College Chronicle (Adelaide).
Tasmania—The Launcestonian (Launceston).
Queensland—Southportonian (Southport), The Clansman (Scots College,
,, Warwick), The Portal (Brisbane Boys' College).
New Zealand—The Waitakian (Oamaru).
Ireland—The Campbellian (Belfast).
Scotland—The Herioter (Edinburgh), The Aberdeen Grammar School Magazine (Aberdeen).
Letter to the Editor.
The Editor, The Pegasus,
Dear Sir,—
May. I be permitted to give vent to an idea which came to my
mind when visiting the College recently. When inspecting the beautiful
Morrison Hall, I was struck by the fact that the names of the Captains of
the Boats and Captains of Athletics were missing from the honour boards.
May I make the suggestion through your magazine, that the school authorities consider adding the above names to the honour boards, for surely
the boys who have held these positions are as worthy of recognition as the
leaders in other sports.
I am, yours sincerely,
COLLEGIAN.