The LEllesmerian Vol. LXX OCTOBER, 1959 No. 288 SUMMER TERM School Officers Captain of School Prefect of Hall Prefect of Chapel. Captain of Cricket Captain of Tennis....... Captain of Squash Racquets . Captain of Shootin Under Officers, C.C. Librarian Sacristan2 THE ELLESMERIAN Vou. LXX. No. 288 School Notes We were delighted to hear that the Headmaster’s daughter, Jancis, had—by passing her finals—joined her brother, Caryl, in the medical profession. We must also congratulate her on her marriage to Ian MacDonaid’on June 20th. At the beginning of term we were distressed to hear that the Provost was laid low with his second attack of pneumonia within three months. This prevented him from making his farewell speech at the O.E. Dinner and likewise necessitated his absence on Speech Day when he would have presided for the last time, as he is retiring from the chairmanship of the Governing Body later this year. . . . In our last issue it was stated in error that the new East End Window in the Chapel was the gift of the Headmaster. Actually the window was given by the Tuck Shop Fund, and the Head- master gave the very charming window in the Lady Chapel. # . . . Whit week-end, May 16th-18th, was fine this year. Dr. Harvey presided at the O.E. Dinner, when about 150 were present in Dining Hall. He also preached the sermon at the Sung Eucharist ‘on the Sunday. It was a great pleasure to us to meet him, as it is 70 years since he entered the school and he had travelled over from Ireland specially for the week-end. ‘Also on Whit Sunday the Swimming Baths opened—earlier than in any previous year. On the Monday the School v. O.Es. cricket match took place, and it was very pleasant to have visits from many Old Boys who had not been able to get to the dinner. At Trinity we were visited by Peter Murch with some fellow Territorials from Liverpool. ‘They brought with them some Dukws, and these proved a great source of interest to the School, many of whom were able to have rides in them, while a few fortunate ones were allowed to drive. The Combined Field Day took place on May 28th in the best of weather conditions. The C.C.F. were in the Llansillin area ; the Scouts went to Church Stretton and climbed Caer Caradoc, while the Cubs had a happy day’at the Wrekin. Speech Day was on Saturday, June 13th, and once more the weather was ideal. After an early Celebration there followed the Commemoration Service, conducted this year by the Chaplain, ‘About 500 parents assembled in Big School for the prize-giving, at which Sir Offley Wakeman, Bart., presided, while the guest of honour was Viscount Bridgeman, our Lord Lieutenant. For the first time there was a Woodwork Exhibition, which was an eye-opener to many of us, so that we were able to assess the wonderful work done by Mr. England since Woodwork started last September. At 8.0 p.m. Big School was crowded for the concert. On the day following Specch Day 43 boys were confirmed by the Provost, the Bishop of Shrewsbury, and we felt he had done us an especial honour in making this his first engagement after his iliness. During this week-end we had visits from Messrs. Fletcher and Tippett, always most welcome visitors to the school. On Tuesday, June 16th, the annual inspection of the C.C.F. took place. The inspecting officer was General Sir Oliver Leese, who seemed very pleased with what he saw.Octoser, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 3 By Saturday, June 20th, Wakeman had completed their £200 collected for Chapel Bricks and were warmly congratulated by the Headmaster. On this day the first round of the Senior House Matches took place, when Talbot beat Wakeman, and Meynell defeated Woodard. In the following week Woodard beat Meynell in the first round of the Junior House Matches, while Wakeman were successful against Talbot. On July 3rd we had the House Drill Competition, which was won by Woodard for the third year running. The adjudicator was Capt. Murphy O'Connor, R.A., Training Adjutant of the 17th Training Regiment, at Park Hall. Talbot beat Meynell 4-3 (after extra time) and Woodard beat Wakeman 4-3 in the semi-finals of the Water Polo on Sunday, July Sth. The final of the Senior Cricket House Match was won by Talbot, who achieved quite a con- vincing win against Meynell. In the Junior House Competition Woodard beat Wakeman by 7 wickets. Talbot completed the double by winning the House Shooting Cup. The final of the Water Polo took place on July 12th. Woodard defeated Talbot by 6 goals to 2. Rain prevented any Tennis in the evening, s0 the first round of the Senior House Matches was deferred to the following Wednesday, July 15th, when Meynell and Talbot were the winners against Wakeman and Woodard respectively. During the finals of the House Swimming Races on July 16th and 17th several records were broken and are noted in the Swimming Notes. We returned to House Tennis Matches on Sunday, July 19th. Before lunch Meynell defeated Talbot in the Senior Final, Following this match, Meynell and Wakeman were winners versus Woodard and Talbot in the Junior matches. After lunch the Diving and Medley races took place and resulted in Woodard winning the Swimming Cup for the first time since 1935. At 8.0 p.m, was the “ Near end of Term ” Serenade on the Terrace. On Thursday, July 24th, about 30 members of The Ellesmerian Society travelled to Stratford to see Charles Laughton in’A Midsummer Night's Dream. As the most cynical and unemotional member of the School proclaimed it “ a perfect day,” we cannot gainsay him. The day following, July 25th, the Choir sang Evensong in Lichfield Cathedral. We gather that they pleased the Dean and Organist of the Cathedral, themselves and the congregation. Wakeman won the Athletics Cup in the Sports on Saturday, July 25th, very comfortably. The Senior, Middle and Junior Victores Ludorum were Taylor i, Rhodes and Mackie respectively. . . * Wakeman likewise won the Relay Sports on Monday, July 27th, when we were very pleased to notice that the cups were presented by Mrs. Bevan, mother of our Captain of School. After this the car boys hastened to depart. In the early hours of Tuesday, July 28th, the C.C.F, left for their camp at Aldershot while the Scouts set off in more leisurely fashion for Much Wenlock. The train boys also faded away, and an atmosphere of peace descended on the building.4 THE ELLESMERIAN Voi. LXX. No. 288 House Notes MEYNELL Captain of House JN. Bevan House Prefects P. B. Billington, M. D. Lee, J. F. Abbott, S. Burgess Senior House Colours... Prefects and J. Wroe and D. W. Evans Junior House Colours... A. A. Ehrler, R. J. Richards, M. C. Bishton Captain of Shooting J.N. Bevan Captain of Cricket ‘A. P. Bell Captain of Swimming J. F. Abbott Captain of Athletics M.D. Lee Captain of Tennis... 1. D.R. Left Captain of Junior Dormitory S. L. Nicholas Captain of Juniors... .., A. A. Ehrler After a somewhat disappointing start the term ended on a much more triumphal note. The only cup we lost was the Shooting Cup, and we gained both the Senior and Junior Tennis Cups. If we do feel any disappointment about the term as a whole, it is because it is always easier to be aware of what we just lost rather than what we actually won, for we came near to carrying off several of the other cups. In'the Senior Cricket we managed to reach the final by beating Woodard before finally falling short of Talbot's total of a hundred and thirty-three by thirty-five runs. The honours in both matches go to D. W. Evans and S. D. Tawawala, who bowled with great heart and per- sistency. Unfortunately the batting lacking stability for, after a good start in both matches, a collapse followed in the middle of the order. The Juniors, captained by A. A. Ehrler, fell to Woodard, the eventual winners of the cup, mainly through lack of bowling strength. Taking into consideration that eleven players had to be chosen out of only seventeen Juniors, their spirited performance was extremely creditable. ‘This summer the House determined to win the House Drill Competition—a long lost possession. Accordingly under the leadership of Under Officer Bevan a great effort was made. Alas ! All was in vain, for we finished in third position. The House received a further setback when we were narrowly beaten by Talbot in the Shooting Competition—a cup which we have proudly held for three years. For the second year in succession we finished second to Wakeman in the Athletics Cup. The Seniors did exceptionally well, notably M. D. Lee, who won three events ; Ridgeway and Turner were the outstanding Middles, while the Juniors were understandably weak. In the Relay Sports we finished in third position. ‘The House managed to carry off both the Tennis cups, which did much to preserve our prestige. D. R. Leftwich and A. P. Bell beat both Wakeman and Talbot by the narrowest of margins, more one would think from determination than innate or inbred skill. The score in the final was 6-8, 8-6, 9-7. A. A. Ehrler and R. J. Richards represented the Juniors, winning against both Woodard and Wakeman in an equally pleasing but much more overwhelming manner. ‘Although in the final results of the Swimming Sports we occupied our customary fourth position certain individual performances, notably those of the Senior Relay Team in setting up a new record, M. S. Oliver in winning the Plunge, and Patterson, the English Header, were par- ticularly commendable. We did little better in the water polo, for we lost our first match against Talbot. In contrast to these two defeats, we managed to win the Swimming Standards Cup for the second successive year. This all out effort of the House, for taking the average each boy had eleven points out of a possible twelve, was a fitting finale and climax to the term. Much of the credit must again go to J. F. Abboti, who spent much of his spare time coaching, and often driving, members of the House.6 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXX. No. 288 Athletics also take up a great deal of the time this term, but this is a field in which we have not been powerful for many years, and once again we did not make efforts prodigious enough to win us the cup. The Relay Cup also went elsewhere. We were strongly tipped to win the Tennis ‘Cup this year, and, in fact, the team, consisting of M. Ishani and M. J. Snell, showed great promise in beating Woodard in the semi-finals. In the finals too they looked like winners when they won the first set, but once again the tide turned against us when Meynell beat us after a very hard and nerve-shattering pair of sets. We did not expect to win the House Shooting Cup, but our hurriedly-chosen team worked wonders and surprised everyone by beating the strong opposition and thus winning us martial -slory even though we lost the House Drill Competition. Many members of the House will be leaving us this term, and we wish them the best of luck for the future, feeling sure that they will go away with’ happy memories of a contented and efficient House under a particularly harmonious régime. ZA. WAKEMAN Captain of House... ... J. G. Loxham House Prefects «.. ..C. ML. Berry, J. G. Wil- jams, M. J. Horne, F. Berrisford Senior House Colours... C. M. L. Berry, J. G. Lox- ham, J. G. Williams, M. J. Horne, F. Berrisford, R. J, Collett Junior House Colours... D. J. Nicholls, 1. R. Higgins, F. 8. Moreton, S. N. Perry, C.'C. Hughes, J.T. P: Roberts, R. V. Wells, J. C. Mackie This Summer Term has been full of activity on the games field, tennis courts and in the swimming baths, not forgetting the exams. which are at the end of the school year. The Cricket Cups are probably amongst the most coveted in the School. The Juniors, cap- tained by F. S, Moreton, reached the finals, due mainly to the very high score of 1at by C. C. Hughes, but unfortunately the team could not quite match up to Woodard in the Finals. The Seniors, however, captained by R. J. Collett, stumbled in the first round against Talbot. In the Senior Tennis the House was represented by J. G. Williams and R. G. Rhodes, who unfortunately lost two sets to one against a strong Meynell pair. In the Juniors, however, we were more fortunate, as F. S. Moreton and C. C. Hughes beat Talbot very convincingly, but in the Finals they lost against Meynell. The Swimming Sports were fast, furious and quite close. The House came second in the final placing. Captained by C. M. L. Berry, the team put up a grand fight, showing both I. R. Higgins and G. H. Sedgwick to be Juniors of great talent. In the Polo we lost 3-4 to Woodard ; R. J. Collett and C. M. L. Berry had a particularly good game. ‘The Athletics, as usual, were the climax to the term, and it is with pride we report that this much prized cup was retained by the House, mainly due to the effort of our very able Captain of Athletics in organising the team and also introducing a very successful system of internal House Standards, which proved to be very popular. Four records were broken by members of the House, and there were two Victores Ludorum, R. G. Rhodes and J. C, Mac! ‘We congratulate M. J. Tanner on’being accepted at Queen’ College, Cambridge, and all those who were awarded Form Prizes on Speech Day.OctoseR, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 5 D. W. Evans and S. D. Tawawala both secured a permanent place in the Ist XI, while both J. A. Smith and M. D. Lee played on the odd occasion. Otherwise J. A. Smith and M. D. Lee played for the 2nd XT together with A. P. Bell, R. J. Gee, A. F. Walters. In the Under 16 XI the House was represented by G. W. K. Webster, D. N. Clay and T. P. Hodgkinson, who are all to be congratulated on receiving their colours." A. A. Ehrler, R. J. Richards, D. K. Edwards played for the Under 15's, and Patterson for the Under 14's. ‘We congratulate S. Burgess on becoming a House Prefect and being awarded his Senior House Colours, together with J. Wroe and D. W. Evans, The end of the Summer Term js always sorrowful; and as usual we lose many members of the House who have served us well over the past years. We wish them good success in the future. APB. VALETE J. N. BevAN, 1951-1959. Captain of Schoo! 1958-1959. Cert. “A”, Pts. I and II. O'C’s Prize. Under officer C.C.F, Captain of Shooting VIII, 1957-1958. “ Country Life” Shooting Prize 1958-1959. Under 15's Rugby 1955. Colts Rugby 1956. Ist XV Rugby 1957. 2nd XV Rugby 1958 and 1959 (Captain). Senior House Colours 1958. Junior House Colours 1955. “O”” level 1956. “Ao” level 1957. ‘*A” level 1958 and 1959. Chairman of Y.F.C. Ellesmerian Society Committee member 1958-59. P. B. BILLINGTON (1951-1959). Junior School 1951-1952. Meynell House. 1952-1959. Cert. A, Pts. and Il ; Corporal 1958. Choir 1953-59 and Choral Society. Seven Club 1958- 1959. Ellesmerian Society Committee Member 1958-59. G.C.E. “O” level 1956. G.C.E. “A” Jevel 1958 and 1959, House Prefect and House Colours 1958-1959, S. Buraess. “O” level 1956; “A” level 1958 and 1959. House Prefect and Senior House Colours 1959, Cert. A, Pts. I and II. Sergeant 1959. Signals Classification. Signals Instructor. TALBOT M. J. Snell G. W. Binks, A. E. Coombs, J. M, Standring, M. Ishani, D. G. Parker, BW. White- hall House Colours... M. J. Saell, G. W. Binks, A. B. Coombs, J. M. Stand: ring and M. Ishani. Captain of House House Prefects Captain of Cricket M. J.’Snell Captain of Athletics G. W. Binks Captains of Swimming AcE; Coombs and. A. G, latt Captain of Shooting G. W. Binks Captain of Tennis cM. Ishani Junior House Colours. <.._ A. D. Bunting At the time of writing last term's notes the fates of the two Music Cups were undecided. We can now happily report that we won the Vocal Cup outright, and shared the Instrumental Cup with Meynell. ; "The Summer Term is always a very busy and active one, with many cups to fight for, but it is the Cricket Cup that is probably considered the most important, and this our Seniors managed to win very convincingly. The Juniors were not so fortunate and, in fact, they did not even reach the Finals in spite of some inspired efforts. We lost the Water Polo Cup to Woodard in a very hard fought final, and also lost the Swimming Cup to Woodard for the first time in several years.Ocrtoser, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 7 Our very fine Captain of House, J. G. Loxham, will be leaving us tris term to continue his studies at Oxford. It is due mainly to him that the House has been run so smoothly and that the spirit of the House has developed so well. To him we must extend our thanks and to C. M. L. Berry, who has held the position of Vice-Captain of House. ‘The term has been a hectic one, but has shown a great spirit in the House, and i hopes that we look forward to next term and the Rugby season. VALETE J. G. Loxnam. Lent, 1951-Summer, 1959. Junior School 1951, Wakeman House 1952- 1959, House Prefect 1957. School Prefect and Prefect of Hall 1958. ‘*O” level 1955 (6 subjects). “AO” level 1956 (2 subjects). “A’ level 1957 (3 subjects). 1958 (3 subjects). Junior School House Colours 1951. Wakeman Junior House Colours 1954. Senior House Colours 1958, Captain of Juniors 1954. Captain of House 1959. Cert. “A”, Pts I and 2, Signals Classification, Brum Major 1958, Under Officer 1959. Seven Club. U.14 XV 1953, U.S XV 1954-55, Colts XV 1955, 2nd XV’ 1956-57, Captain 1957-58, Ist XV’ 1958-59, Half Colours 1958, Full Colours 1959, 7-a-side team Manchester and Richmond. C. M. L. BERRY. Christmas 1953-Summer 1959. Wakeman House 1953-59. Junior House Colours 1954, Senior House Colours 1957. House Prefect 1958. Vice Captain of House 1959. Colts XV 1955-56, Ist XV 1956-1959, Full Colours 1957, Vice-Captain Rugby 1958-1959,7-a-side team Manchester and Richmond. Cert. “A” Pts. | and 2. Sergeant 1959. ‘“O" level 1957, 1958, R. J. CoLtert, Christmas 1952-Summer 1959. Junior School 1952-54. Wakeman House 1954-59. Junior School Colours 1954, Junior House Colours 1956. Senior House Colours 1959. G.C.E, “O” level 1958. Cert. “A” Pts. I and 2, Signals Classification, Corporal 1959. Rugby : U.14 XV 1954-56, U.15 XV 1956-57, Colts XV 1957-58, Ist XV 1958-59, Half Colours 1959.” Cricket : U.14 Xi 1954-55, Colts XI 1956, 2nd XI 1957, Ist XI 1958-59. School Shooting VIII 1958. Shakespearian Society 1955-58. Shakespearian Society Prize 1958. with great M.W.C. WOODARD Captain of House House Prefects P. J. Wrangham R. W. Taylor, H. Rees, G. D. Butterworth, H. Ghande- hari Captain of Cricket H. Ghandehari Captain of Swimming H. Rees Captain of Athletics ve R.W. Taylor Senior House Colours H. Ghandehari, T. J. Roper, ‘A Head Junior House Colours... R. E. Roper The Summer Term began with a new Captain of House, P. J. Wrangham, and two new House Prefects, G. D. Butterworth and H. Ghandehari. We congratulate them on their appointments ; their capability and efficiency has already been well proved. | ‘One might easily sum the term up by stating that it has been extremely successful in many respects. Although the Senior Cricket House Match against Meynell was lost, Ghandehari (Capt.) and Head made a notable resistance. The Junior House Matches were most successful. ‘The semi-final against Meynell which resulted in a well deserved victory, was captained by Evans. Woodard’s fine victory against Wakeman in the final was greatly enhanced by Smith (Capt.) and Mooney, who played delightful innings.8 THE ELLESMERIAN, VoL. LXX. No. 288 The Senior Tennis Pair—Ghandehari (Capt.) and Head —who played Talbot, and the Junior pair, Evans and Hoppins, who played Wakeman, were both well beaten in the semi-finals. The House Shooting Team, captained by D. C. Parker, likewise did not fulfil its expectation. For the third successive year (this year under the leadership of Wrangham) Woodard have won the House Drill Competition. Unfortunately Woodard has never really been a playground for athletes. Nevertheless under the captaincy of Taylor (this year Senior Victor Ludorum) and a record-breaking high-jump by Harty, the House has put up a gallant effort towards the Athletics Cup. Although we were 0-3 down at half-time against Wakemian in the semi-final of the Water Polo match, we made a great come-back and eventually won 4-3. We met Talbot in the final. The half-time score of 2-2 was soon increased and, thanks to Roper i (Capt.) and the chief goal- scorer Carter, we had a comfortable 6-2 victory. ‘The most notable achievement of the term was that of the Swimming Cup. The very exciting finals, helped by brilliant diving from Guest and Cox i, brought the Cup within our grasp. The joint ‘captains—Rees and Roper i—are largely responsible for the return of the Cup to Woodard for the first time for twenty-four years. As usual, a number of boys are leaving us this term : Taylor i, Rees, Mullock, Gregory and Bussell. Although we are sorry to lose them, we cannot help feeling that there remains in Woodard sufficient talent to make us throughout the next school year the leading House, DGL VALETE H. Rers. Junior School 1951-54. Football team 1954, Head Monitor 1954. Senior School 1954-59. Junior House Colours. Colts Cricket Team 1956. Rugby : Under 15’s, Colts, 2nd XV, Ist XV 1958-59, half-colours : Ist seven-a-side Richmond 1959. House Prefect 1959. Senior House Colours. evel (1957), seven subjects ; “A” level. Cert. “A” parts I and II. Cor- poral. Junior House Head Monitor T. D. Raybould Monitors R._L. Stretton, R. Brassington, L Newport, K. Higgins, P. J. Furniss, D. J. Swinn. All-round Cup Windsors. Cricket Cup Normans. ‘Swimming Cup Windsors. Athletic Cup Tudors. Victor Ludorum T. D. Raybould House Colours R. Brassington, P, J. Furniss, I. Newport, H. J. Lilly. As always we reach the end of the Summer Term with mixed feelings. We regretfully say farewell to our thirteen-year-olds who have, this year, done so much to maintain a pleasant atmosphere and good spirit within the House. They all carry with them our best wishes. ‘The weather has given us wonderful opportunities for sport this year but, curiously, the cricket team did not complete its fixture list, having matches cancelled owing to illness in other schools. Of the seven arranged, four were played, of which two were victories, one was a defeat and one a draw. In the matches against Oswestry School under 13s and Packwood Haugh out- standing performances were put up by Brassington and Raybould, who both batted in a skilful and forceful manner. Baxter, a delightful spin bowler, bowled ‘consistently well throughout both matches and took six wickets in each. Colours were awarded to Brassington, whom we warmly congratulate. ‘Our Under 12 side, which was as keen as mustard, played two matches against King’s School, Chester. Parry and Orrell both showed themselves capable of making runs and Patterson, Cooper and Davies had some good spells of bowling. The team was well led by Cooper.Octoser, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 9 After the disappointments of recent years, it has been most gratifying to, complete the whole Athletics programme. n addition to a considerable number of * Standards " (times or distances judged to be within reach of the average performer) gained by many boys, there were some notable performances in the Athletic Sports. In the Open (over 12) class, three new records were set up in 175 yards and 90 yards sprints by Brassington, and in the shot by Raybould, and the latter won the Hurdles race in exactly the record time.’ In the Under 12 and Under 1i age groups records were set_up by Orrell in 90 yards, Cooper in Hurdles and Wilcock in the High Jump. The Inter-House Relay race, always the final event, had an entremely close finish. The Victor Ludorum was Raybould, after a hard struggle with Brassington, who proved a determined and sporting runner-up. The House Athletics Cup was won by the Tudors whose victory was due to the promising group of youngsters in the Under 12 age group, who carried all before them. Swimming, the ever-popular sport, has flourished as a result of the warm weather, which has made the water inviting but never so warm as to lose its power to refresh. There still remain, at the end of term, four of our number unable to swim at all. Sixty-eight boys, however, can swim a width of the swimming bath. Standard tests were again a great encouragement to the ordinary boy to improve his performance. Needless to say the swimming sports were keenly contested, but the Windsors walked, or rather swam, away with the Cup. ‘We congratulate Brassington, Newport, Furniss and Lilly on being awarded House Colours ; Brassington and Baxter on deservedly winning the pads and gloves and cricket ball respectively ; and Furniss and Lewis on gaining Star Prizes. R -E.B. Chapel Notes Visitors to the Chapel this term have included the Rev. R. J. C. Lumley (V. of the Abbey Church, Shrewsbury), the Rev. Guy Furnivall (Chaplain of Shrewsbury School), the Rev. Leslie Whitaker (V. of Ellesmere), the Rev. G. A. H. Atkins (Chaplain of Prestfelde School), the Rev. M. R. W. Brown (C.A.C.T.M.), and the Rey. G. D. Bayly Jones (Chapiain-elect of Trinity Coll., Cambridge). We were honoured to have as the preacher on Whitsunday the Rt. Rev. T. A. Harvey, sometime Bp. of Cashel and the President of the O.E. Club. ‘We were sorry to hear that the Provost had again been ill during the term, but were delighted that he felt fit enough to come to us for our Confirmation, when the Sacrament was administered to forty-three boys. The Quiet Afternoon on the Friday previously was conducted by the Rev. R. J. C, Lumley, who came to us at very short notice, when the Rev. T. A. Ashworth, who had promised to come, had suddenly to go into hospital. The Chapel itself has had an unusual look this term, as we have had only a temporary wooden altar, the permanent one having been moved to its new position. The Sanctuary, too, has been curious, as it has had installed the different levels for the seating that will eventually occupy the space. It has given an odd appearance to some of our ceremonial, and the undulations of the sheeting hanging between the old and the new portions of the buildings have caused some concern. Preparations for the service of Dedication are going on steadily. We were fortunate to get the ‘text printed just before the strike began, and during the last part of the term rehearsals of servers have been taking place, experiments with seating made, music prepared and the new furnishings and equipment arriving. Over the Speech Day week-end there was an exhibition of gifts that have been made to the Chapel, and it was impressive to see the results of so much generosity and goodwill gathered together. S.C. Chapel Music and Choir Notes New music sung this term included a Plainsong with Faux-Bourdon setting by John Holmes of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Tye’s O Holy Spirit, Redford’s Rejoice in the Lord and John Ireland’s Te Deum in F—sung in an arrangement for Choir and Congregation. P. B. Billington played organ voluntaries before the Commemoration Service on Speech Day (Herbert Howells’ Paean) ; as parents and friends assembled for the Confirmation Service (Pazienza by Whitlock, Adagio from Mendelssohn's Ist organ sonata, and Bach’s prelude Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ); and in Lichfield Cathedral before the Choir sang Evensong there (Toccata py Muffat).10 THE ELLESMERIAN Voi. LXX. No. 288 ‘The Choir travelled to Lichfield in glorious weather on Friday, 24th July, to sing Evensong in the Cathedral. The service was accompanied by the new Cathedral Organist, Mr. R. J. Greening, and sung by the Rev. L. E. H. Caller, O.E. With their usual kindness the Dean and Chapter entertained us to tea afterwards. During the afternoon some of the party went on to the roof of the Cathedral to inspect the restoration work in progress there. Breaking our home- ward journey, we were entertained to a sumptuous buffet supper at Adbaston Hall by Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Billington and Family. “Their extreme kindness and generosity will be long remembered by all of us as the delightful ending of a well-nigh perfect day. ‘We have welcomed R. M. Patterson as a most useful recruit to the trebles this term. A. C.N. Bailey (Choral Scholar from Lichfield Cathedral), P. B. Billington, R. N. Carveth (Choral Scholar from Llandaff Cathedral) and M. H. Spillane leave us at the end of term. We can ill-afford their loss at this particular time, for they have all been far more than “ useful ” members of the Choir. It must be comparatively rarely that one can say of four choir leavers that, between them, they have performed in public on the ‘cello, oboe, organ, piano, French horn, recorder and trumpet, as well as being most reliable and valuable singers. 'We thank them cerely for all they have done for us and wish them every good fortune for their future careers and music-making. RALL. Commemoration and Speech Day In the absence of the Provost, the Chaplain conducted the Commemoration Service this year. It followed its traditional form in the main. ‘The anthem was splendidly sung by the choir and the setting for the Te Deum was new. The Fellows present were : Sir Offiey Wakeman, Lord Bridgeman and the Earl of Cavan; Colonel Story, Bursar of the Division and Mrs. Story were also present. The number of visitors—nearly 500—who came to Speeches was greater than before and it was only possible to accommodate them in Big School by seating most of the boys in classrooms and the Juniors on the floor of Big School. Sir Offley Wakeman, Bt., Senior Fellow and Custos, presided in the absence through illness of the Provost. He expressed the sympathy of us all in the sad enforced absence of the Provost. He then called upon the Head Master to make his annual report. The Head Master took this opportunity, the seventy-fifth anniversary of the opening of the school, to give a brief but graphic account of the ideals and vision which led Nathaniel Woodard to faund the school in the Midland Division three-quarters of a century ago. First, he briefly surveyed the state of education in the nineteenth century when, apart from the National Schools, a few Public Schools and many decrepit Grammar Schools, there was a deplorable lack of facilities for educating the children of the rapidly growing middle classes, who were wholly debarred from any established system of education. This pootly educated curate, with no financial resources and no family connections of note, had the vision and determination to provide the means of fulfilling this pressing need. He foresaw with remarkable insight (as Gladstone noted) the needs of educating the children of the middle classes to play their part in Church and State. So, in 1878, he was searching for a site and a benefactor in Shropshire or Cheshire, and we can count ourselves fortunate that he was able to find such a benefactor (Earl Brownlow) and select so magnificent a site for his new school as we have at Ellesmere, excellent for the boys today, though it is somewhat difficult for domestic purposes. The foundation stone was laid in 1879, and in 1884 the school was opened and the sermon was given by the then Bishop of Chester. ‘When the first portion of the Chapel was dedicated in 1928, Bishop Paget of Chester was the preacher, and this year the preacher at the dedication of the completed Chapel once again will be the Bishop of Chester. He amused, and perhaps amazed, the parents by giving some of the financial details and the incredibly low costs of education in the early days of the school. Since those early days, nearly 6,000 boys had passed through Ellesmere, and it is a wonderful tribute to the Founder's vision that from the beginning he caused the architects, long before he had one entry, to design a school large enough to hold nearly as many boys as we now have here. Since those days the standard of education, in its narrowest sense, has advanced tremendously, and here the Head Master briefly referred to the academic successes of the past year. ‘The progress was remarkable when one remembers the three very difficult periods through which this young school had passed—the first world war and the depression which followed, the second world war and the inflationary period through which we have recently passed. He felt this was a fittingOctoseR, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 1 time to remember the faith and practical foresight of the Founder and our benefactors, amongst whom he mentioned specifically Sir Offley's father, whose generosity to the school had been so str After Lord Bridgeman had distributed the prizes, he addressed the gathering. ‘ One more prize-giving had passed. As far as he could see both the books and those who received them ‘were up to standard. But a school prize-giving was an internal matter. Only those who received prizes would know whether they were the best of a good Jot or the best of a poor lot. What was fof more importance than prizes was whether the school was obtaining its fair share of successes in the certificates and entries to the universities (as Ellesmere seems to be), and if its Old Boys were cutting a good figure in the life of the country. Those are the things by which a school ought to be judged.” He also referred in some detail to the Founder, and those Fellows at his side, seventy-five years ago. Here was a man who had achieved little public fame, not outstanding in an age noted for its creativeness in the arts, social services, religion and government,” but he had the right ideas and he strove to persuade others to his point of view, with great success. So one should remember Nathanial Woodard for his power of putting ideas into facts, in seeing how his ideas could be implemented and turned into something alive—the bricks and mortar of this school. If one looks into the statutes of the school, one must be struck by the way his rules have validity to this day. The Founder concerned himself with principles : he also had another outstanding quality, a genius for associating himself with other men of practical idealism. A third quality he possessed, the gift of persuasion, so useful to one who wanted money for his public purposes, that is, the art of salesmanship, in the best sense of the phrase._ It was because the Founder had concerned himself with principles that Lord Bridgeman said Ellesmere was in such very good trim today. “It is invidious to single out any particular person who has done much for this school in its seventy-five years, but I must mention two names, the Head Master and Sir Offley. The Custos had been a member of the Chapter for thirty-seven years and the Head Master bad been closely associated with the school for thirty-five years, twenty-four of them as its Head Master.” This period was an important milestone in the life of the school, and all public schools, enshrined as they are in tradition. These traditions have grown and many 19th century customs have been enshrined into firm traditions. It must be remembered that in this nuclear age changes must be made in schools if they are to survive, The traditional principles of the Founder we must keep, but the practices must be adapted to the new age. “ Change is upon us with a vengeance.” Some people may dislike the idea of change from an old-fashioned to a nuclear age ; but we must stand by the principles which have stood the test of time, for the problems of the future will be harder to solve.“ Principles must stand, practices must change, and only those who recognise this will be able to play their full part in the world.” The problems of the future seemed to Lord Bridgeman much greater than those facing the founders of this school seventy-five years ago ; they were rather lucky compared with ourselves. He hoped that by the centenary of the school there would be on the Governing Body some Old Boys, perhaps from amongst those whom he was now addressing. ‘The Eart of Cavan proposed a vote of thanks to Sir Offley Wakeman, for presiding, and to Lord Bridgeman for his speech. ‘All of us in Shropshire know full well their great public services,” and he was sure he was expressing the views of all present when he thanked them, especially Lord Bridgeman for his splendid address. ‘The tea was served on the Junior Schoo} lawns in brilliant sunshine. The Housekeeper and her helpers excelled themselves. Later many of our visitors saw various exhibitions, and, in the evening, the School Choral Society and Orchestra gave their annual concert. PRIZE LIST VI_ForM English : S. 8. Caney. History : P. B. Billington. Geography : C. P. Tolsom. Mathematics : G.M. Hannah. Physics: M.J. A. Tanner. Chemistry: M.J. A. Tanner. Biology: M. McEvoy. V Form English :'V.8. Gray. History : 7,8. Gray. Geography : N. H. Kenyon. Latin : J. V. Howard. French : J.C. Gant. German : T. J. Roper, Mathematics : J, V. Howard. Physics : J. V. Howard. Chemistry: T. 3. Ganz. Biology : 7. 3. Ganz, Art :T. Guthrie, “General Science . J. Godwin.12 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXX. No. 288 A. 2. FORMS : inglish Subjects : J. E. Hosegood and D. G. Jeffrey. Mathematics and Science : E. B. Wain and J. H. Sykes. Languages : E. D. T. Leadbeater. SHELL, A. B. FORMS = English Subjects : S. O. Clegg and R. G. Fenwick. Mathematics and Science : S. O. Clegg and S.N. Perry. Languages: E. H. Beavan. Removes A. B. FORMS : English Subjects : 'D. Bridge and A. J. McG. Lunn. Mathematics and Science : A. J. McG. Lunn and R. D. Platt. Languages : D. Bridge and R. T. Kelly. Sueit c.—Form Prize : A. J. Guest. IIL A. 8.—Form Prizes : D. M. J. Evans and J. R. Wake. I1.—Form Prize : D. J. Harris. I.—Form Prize : H. V. S. Cornwall. Music Prizes Instrumental : Senior, J. C. Ganz. Junior, 8. R. Clarke. Vocal:—Junior, N. T. M. Bailey. Senior, P. B. Billington. Junior School.—-D. M. Daniel. . R. Lewis. :R. J. Collett. -Ellesmerian Society Prize ‘Shakespearian Society Prize OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATIONS, JULY, 1959 A State Scholarship was awarded to J. N. Nankivell. AIS or A Level Certificates: Z. Ahmad (French, English, History), A. P. Bell (Latin, English, History), P. B. Billington (English), M. E. D. Howell (French, English), M. D. Lee English, Geography), 8. L. Nicholas (Latin, French, English), M. J. Snell (English, History, Geogr tphy), P. F. Bold (Chemistry), G. D. Butterworth (Maths.), M. J. Horne (Physics), J. G. Loxham (Maths. Physics, Chemistry D), J. N. Nankivell (Maths., Physics D, Chemistry D),’D. G. Parker (Maths., Chemistry), M. H. Spillane (Maths., Chemistry), M. J. A. Tanner (State Scholar 1958, Maths D), R. W. Taylor (Maths.), J. G. Williams (Maths., Physics, Chemistry), J. Wroe (Maths., Physics, Chemistry). O Level Certificates : Z. Ahmad, J. N. Bevan, G. W. E. Binks, P. F. Bold, S. Burgess, G. D. Butterworth, M. J. Horne, M. Ishani, D. G. Parker, M. H. Spillane, J. M. Standring, R. W. Taylor, P. B. Billington, G. D. Ashley, R. A. Benson, J. C. Ganz, M. S. Geddes, H. Ghandehari D. S. Harty, A. M. Hoilway, J. V. Howard, N. H. Kenyon, D. G. Lewis, C. M. R. Perry, R. G. Rhodes, T. J. Roper, P. M. Sourlangas, A. C. N. Bailey, D. N. Barrow, F. Berrisford, P. H. Chalk, O. Level : R. D. Clarke, M. W. Clayton, R. J. Collet, J. H. Cooke, M. J. Cooper, D- W. Evans, R. M. Garside, L. A. Gregory, D. G. Hanson, M. G. Harris, R. Hobson, F. P, Hodgkinson, J. W. Hooson, J. E. Hosegood, D. G. Jeffrey, M. S. C. Johnson, M. N. Jones, J... Latham, E.T. D. Leadbeater, G.'N. Lucas, J. A. Mullock, T. Nayer-Nouri, J. M. Nickson, M. S. Oliver, D. C. Parker, A. G. Platt, J. A. Smith, J. C. Storey, J. D. Stretton, B. Sutherland, J. H. Sykes, H. D. Tawawala, S. D. Tawawala, E,. B. Wain, D. A. Walker, G. W. K. Webster, T. A. McD. Williams, P. J, Wrangham, J. F. Abbott, C. M. L. Berry, G. E. M. Bussell, T. I. Dutton, C. J. B. Gregory, S.J. Parry, D. H. Pratt, P. L.'Price, J. E. B. Sharpe, C. U. Williams.Ocroser, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 13 Speech Day Concert This year’s concert was designed to enable as many as possible of the School's orchestral instrumentalists to participate as well as the singers. ‘The concert began with Vaughan Williams’ The New Commonwealth and Parry's England sung by the Choral Society accompanied by the Concert Orchestra. Then followed the “* Wind Band ” playing two marches—the one from Handel's Overture to the “* Occasional " Oratorio, and the other the traditional Welsh Men of Harlech. ‘The Ellesmere Singers contributed a group of Madrigals and Folk Songs, and the first part of the programme ended with a competent performance of the final movement from Mozart's Concerto (K. 365) for two pianos and orchestra. In this, Peter Billington and Jeremy Ganz were most ably supported by the Concert Orchestra. ‘The second half of the programme consisted of a selection from the Concert Version of Edward German's Merrie England. Here, again, the orchestra excelled, and the Chorus responded cheerfully to their challenge. A large number of soloists was employed—all members of the College—and, as there were so many enjoyable and acceptable performances, it would be invidious to single out names for special mention. The Big School amplifying system—with which con- siderable experiments had been made—eased the soloists’ tasks of filling the hall without the unfortunate results which often attend the use of a microphone for this purpose. ‘The concert concluded with Elgar's arrangement of the National Anthem. The Arts and Crafts Exhibition ‘This year’s Exhibition saw the first exhibits of the Crafts Department, which has been func- tioning for a year now under the expert guidance of Mr. England, and we must conclude from the standard of workmanship exhibited that he has been very successful in his efforts to encourage this skilled work. There was a diversity of exhibits, including several tables, but one coffee table in a dark hardwood by T. C. Price was of particular merit and drew admiring glances from the visiting parents. The Art Department contribution lacked in quantity, but was made up for in quality. Oil painting has increased, and it is a tribute to the growing proficiency of the Art Department that 0 many exhibits of such a wide range have been attempted with success in this difficult and interesting medium. Perhaps the most successful and best represented exhibitor was C. M, L. Berry. His oil painting “High Altar”, with abstract stained glass background, added distinction to this first and very successful Art and Crafts Exhibition. RAB. Swimming Notes This year we were able to open the Baths on Whit-Sunday, May 17th, which was earlier than in any previous year. The temperature of the water has not been below 63°, and most of the season —with the exception of one or two colder days—it has remained in the upper sixties or lower seventies. This enabled us to enjoy to the full the splendid bank accommodation. Of the 288 boys in the Senior School 245 have swum 8 lengths, and 215 have their full standard points, The Standards Cup once more went to Meynell, largely owing to the dogged tenacity of J. F. Abbott. After a lapse of 24 years the Swimming Cup returned to Woodard, who aiso won the Water-Polo. ‘A number of records were broken in the Sports, and A. G. Platt now holds both Senior and Junior records for the 2 lengths, 5 lengths and the 2 length back-crawl. Another notable achieve- ment was the raising by N. V.'S. Thomas of the Junior plunge record by 7 ft. 3 ins., so that it now stands at 52 ft. 2 in.14 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXX. No. 288 The Swimming Sports RESULTS Seniors One Jength Butterfly —1, A. G. Platt (B) ; 2, C. M. L. Berry (Y); 3, A. E. Coombs (B) 3 4, T. J. Roper (V). Record time, 16.8 sec. ‘Two lengths Back-stroke.—1, A. G. Platt (B) ; 2, A. E. Coombs (B) ; 3, H. J. Carter (V), 4, J. R. Ridgeway (R). Record time, 38.4 sec. ‘Two lengths Free-style.—1, C. M. L. Berry (Y) ; 2, J. F. Abbott (R) ; 3, T.J. Roper (V) ; 4, K. G. Eddowes (R). Time, 31.6 sec. Four lengths Breast-stroke.—1, H. J. Carter (V) ; 2, J. F. Abbott (R) ; 3, D. N. Barron (¥) 5 4,J.P. A. Cox (V). Record time, 1 min. 32.3 sec. Five lengths Free-style.—1, A. G. Platt (B) ; 2, C. M. L. Berry (¥) ; 3, R.N. Carveth (B) ; 4, J. F. Abbott (R). Record time, 1 min. 36.2 sec. English Header. —1, A. J. Guest (V) ; 2, C. M. L. Berry (¥) ; 3, J. N. Bamford (B). High Dive —1, A. J. Guest (V) ; 2, A. G. Platt (B) ; 3, J. P. A. Cox (V) and H. Rees (V). Fancy Dive.—1, A. J. Guest (V), flying 14 somersault dive ; 2, J. P. A. Cox (V); 3, A. G. Platt (B). Plunge <1, M. S. Oliver (R) ; 2, J. P. A. Cox (V); 3, D. C. Parker (V). Distance, 46 feet 99 inches. Juniors One length Butterfly. Richards (R). Time, 19.8 sec. ‘Two lengths Back-crawl.—1, C. C. Hughes (¥) ; 2, G. H. Sedgwick (Y) ; 3, R. E. Roper (V) ; 4, D. LJ. Cox (V). Time, 44 sec. ‘Two lengths Free-style.—I, 1. R. Higgins (¥) ; 2, G. H. Sedgwick (Y) ; 3, D. W. Williams (B) ; 4, R. P. Hirtenstein (V). Equal record time, 33.2 sec. Four lengths Breast-stroke.—1, N. v. S. Thomas (V) ; 2, D. L. J. Cox (V) ; 3, H. J. P. Marment (¥); 4, D. J. Nicholls (Y). Record time, 1 min: 41.6 sec. Five lengths Free-style.—1, 1. R. Higgins (Y) ; 2, R. D. Pratt (B) ; 3, R. J. Richards (R). Time, I minute 47 sec. English Header.—1, R. M. Paterson (R) ; 2, J. A. Barrett (V) ; 3, J. B. Briggs (V). High Dive.—1, R. D. Platt (B) ; 3, R. J. Richards (R) ; 3, C. C. Hughes (Y). Fancy Di , R. L. Mooney (V), backward spring—forward dive—piked ; 2, C.T. Winkle (B) ; 3, R. D. Piatt (B). Plunge.—1, N. V. S. Thomas (V); 2, F. G. Parrott (¥); 3, R. E. Roper (V). Record distance, 52 feet, 2 inches. |, 1. R. Higgins (¥) ; 2, G. H. Sedgwick (¥) ; 3, R. E. Roper (V) ; 4,R.J. Medley and Squadron Races Senior Medley.—1, Wakeman ; 2, Meynell ; 3, Woodard. Record time, 47.8 sec. Wakeman team : E. B. Slinn, P. H. Chalk, D. N. Barron, Senior Squadron.—1, Meynell ; 2, Talbot ; 3, Woodard. Meynell team: K. G. Eddowes, J. D. Stretton, S. D. Tawawala, J. F. Abbott. Record time, 58.6 sec. Junior Medley—-1, Woodard ; 2, Wakeman ; 3, Meynell. Record time, 1 min. 1.8 sec. Wood- ‘ard team : RE. Roper, D. L. J. Cox, N. v. S. Thomas. ‘Junior Squadron.—1, Wakeman ; 2, Talbot ; 3, Woodard. Record time, 1 min. 3.8 sec. Wake- ‘man team : I. R. Higgins, G. H. Sedgwick, C. C. Hughes, J. R. Wake.Octoser, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 15 Swimminc Cur Final order and points : 1. Woodard... ae 153 points 2. Wakeman . 132s 3. Talbot Dc 107» 4. Meynell ee 8 SwimminG STANDARDS CuP Final order and points : 1. Meynell ... ... vee ‘1109 points per capita 2. Wakeman . ve MOS » 3. Woodard 996 5 4. Talbot cae 9.08 5 THe WareR PoLo Cup inals : Talbot 4, Meynell 3 (after extra time). Woodard 4, Wakeman 3. Final : Woodard 6, Talbot 2. Ser Woodard team : P. J. Wrangham, H. Rees, T. J. Roper (capt.), E. Tudor, H. J. Carter, C. J, James, R. E. Roper. G.BJ. & H.P.C. Cricket We started the season with only one Colour—the captain, M. J. Snell—and it was obvious, therefore, that we should have to experiment somewhat during May. Among other deficiencies we had no wicket-keeper, no opening bowlers and no opening bats. However a side took shape remarkably quickly. Ghandehari applied himself to the business of wicket-keeping with such diligence that he was soon one of the outstanding members of the team ; Sharp, with equal determination, made himself an adequate opening bowler, and he was assisted at first by Evans, who was steady but hardly fast enough, and later by Tawawala, who bowled with great zest and real hostility at all times. Two reliable opening bats were, unfortunately, not found ; Mullock and Collett both had their good days—Collett, particularly, improved towards the end—but they were seldom able to give us the start a team so badly needs. ‘The batting as a whole, though, was pleasingly reliable : there was no outstanding bat—Snell himself played only two innings of real merit—but every member of the side made runs in some game or other. Many runs were lost in the course of the season by poor running between the wickets. Three or four members of the side were able to judge a short run, but the rest either ignored quick singles completely, or simply committed suicide. This is an aspect of our cricket that we must work on next year. ‘The bowling looked—and was—thin at first, for only Snell, Sharp and Evans were recognised bowlers, but the success of Tawawala and Metcalfe gave us a good attack by the middle of June. ‘Tawawala’s contribution was invaluable, but equally so was that of Metcalfe, who very quickly earned some of the arts of the slow off-spinner and eventually finished the season at the top of the bowling averages. The side’s fielding was reasonable, but it was not until late in the season that it became hostile. Snell, Metcalfe, Collett and Head were perhaps the best, but we were sadly short of close-to-the-wicket fielders. Quite the best feature of the season was the team’s fighting qualities, bowlers and batsmen alike ought to the end, and we had some fine, interesting and often tense cricket. If it has been a season of promise rather than performance that fact makes us look forward all the more eagerly to next year.16 THE ELLESMERIAN, VoL. LXX. No. 288 TEAM CHARACTERS **M. J. Swett (Captain)—Snell was an automatic choice as captain this year, and he quickly won the support and affection of his side, At the start of the season his field-setting was not sufficiently hostile, and he did not “read” a game quickly enough. By mid-June, however, his captaincy was more decisive, but the responsibility seemed at times to affect his own’ performances for his batting and bowling, though good, lacked the authority that we had expected. A fine example to his side in the field : he was again awarded the Fielding Cup, and he won, too, very deservedly the Washbrook bat. **J, C, B. SHARP.—Sharp started the season well with innings of 24 against Shrewsbury, 57 against the Old Boys, and 37 against the Shropshire Gentlemen. In the sterner inter-school matches of June, however, he was not so successful, for he had no real answer to the ball pitched on the leg stump, and he tended to follow through too vigorously in what should have been forward defensive shots. It is fair to say that he has this year concentrated more on his bowling ; he has used the new ball well, and should be most useful next year. Much improved in the field. ‘**H. GHANDEHARI.—The side's debt to Ghandehari is great. His wicket-keeping improved with every game, for he showed a remarkable ability to eliminate faults of technique quickly. As a batsman, he was too impetuous : too inclined to hit across the line of the ball early in his innings. He made a very good 57 against the Shropshire Gentlemen, but thereafter he did not fulfil his promise with the bat. **N. S. METCALFE.—Metcalfe’s development as an all-rounder was one of the outstanding features of the season. He quickly showed that he could control the length and direction of his off-breaks while at the same time spinning and flighting skilfully. Moreover, he was not di couraged when he was hit ; punishment simply increased his determination to trap the impertinent batsman. A. good fielder’and a much improved bat—his innings of 33 not out against Wrekin was one of the best of the season. J. ©. Ganz (Secretary)—Ganz has not only been a most efficient Secretary but he has been one of the most consistent batsmen in the side. His 39 against Rydal was a particularly valuable innings. Hard work has improved his fielding considerably, though this is still the weakest part of his game. R. J. Coutert.—After a nervous, uncertain start, Collett’s batting improved considerably, but too often his concentration wavered just when it seemed that he was about to score freely” His catching in the deep and his ground fielding at mid-off made him one of the safest fielders in the side. D. W. EvANs.—Evans was a good stock bowler but he was obliged at the beginning of the season to open with the new ball. His figures for the season, therefore, do not really do justice to his ability or to his usefulness to the side. Not a good bat, but he played several very sensible innings when they were badly needed. J. A. Muttock.—Mullock batted with determination but without the confidence necessary to make big scores. He has more strokes than he has dared to show this year, and it is a great pity that he is leaving. One of the few reliable fielders close to the wicket. S. D. TAWAWALA.—Tawawala came into the side for the Merchant Taylors’ game and at ‘once established himself. He bowled particularly well against Wrekin, but in all games his hostility was such that batsmen frequently took risks against other bowlers that they would not otherwise have needed to take. Disappointing as a batsman, but quite good in the field. P. L. Price.—A sound left-handed bat, who never really trusted himself to hit the ball hard ; though his defence was good he seldom made many runs, therefore. A. Heap.—Head was unfortunate to miss the first five weeks of the season, but he played in ‘enough games to prove that he will be a most useful all-rounder next year. **Full Colour.OctosER, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 17 RESULTS Surewsaury 2nD XI, 133 for 6 dec. ELLESMERE, 66. Op ELLEsMERIANS, 191 for 6 dec. (Norbury 78 not out). ScHooL, 142 for 8 (Sharp 57). Exzesmere, 3 for no wicket (rain stopped play). BIRKENHEAD Extesmere, 77 (Ganz 39). Rypat, 78 for 2 wickets. Extesmere, 174 (Ghandehari 56, Snell 52, Sharp 37). ‘Suropsuins GENTLEMEN, 175 for 9 wickets (Sharp 4 for 22). ELiesmere C.C., 54 (Metcalfe 4 for 14). Scoot, 55 for 3 wickets (Collett 26). MERCHANT TayLors’ ScHOOL, 85 for 3 wickets (rain stopped play). ELLESMERE. Waexin, 112 (Tawawala 4 for 41, Snell 4 for 20). Euesmene, 100 (Metcalfe 33 not out). ELLesMeRE, 105. Rutan, 106 for 5 wickets. HLM.S. Conway, 71. (Metcalfe 4 for 10). ELLESMERE, 72 for 7 wickets (Collett 26). Overton C.C., 47 (Metcalfe 4 for 23). ELLesmere, 48 for 3 wickets. ‘Surewssury C.C., 145 for 6 dec. Metcalfe 5 for 47:. Extesmers, 17 for no wicket (rain stopped play). 2np XI ‘Asa result of the introduction of the Under 16's Clubside this term, the 2nd XI has not had the experienced cricketers from last year’s Under 15's. The team therefore has been formed from the remnants of last year’s XXII and ftom members of the League teams. In spite of this setback the season started well with the defeat of Whittington C.C. by six runs in a low scoring match, mainly due to the accurate fast bowling of H.. J. Carter, who took 6 wickets for 16 runs. In the next match King’s School, Chester, were beaten by'7 wickets, their score of 36 not being very difficult to overcome. ‘The highest scoring game of the season was that at Merchant Taylors, Crosby, when the home team were able to declare at tea at 166 for 3, our attack having been weakened by the promotion of S. D. Tawawala to the Ist XI, Ellesmere made a good reply, however, due to the efforts of M. D. Lee, 65 not out, and D. G. Parker, who was out for 48 in the last over trying to force a victory, the final score of 146 for 5 making it a good draw. In the next match we were completely routed by an accurate and fast Lindisfarne attack and were all out for 30 : the visitors hit off the runs for the loss of 1 wicket. On a fast Rydal wicket, the last match, only M. D. Lee (16), G. D. Butterworth (19) and J. A, Smith (19) faced the bowling with any’ confidence, and the all out total was 93. In spite of gaining two quick wickets, a good Rydal stand enabled them to win by six wickets. Throughout the term it was felt that a more determined effort in the field might have brought better reward to the bowlers, while most of the batting left much to be desired.Vou, LXX. No. 288 THE ELLESMERIAN 18 YZNVD) “ “f ‘HAVHAGNVHD “H '(1d0D) THINS “f “W “dug “a “2 “f HITVOLAW “SN soTTAW “WI ‘aon “1 “d ‘SNVAA “A “sq ‘AGUALINS “J ‘A “LITTON “f Y ‘VIVAVAVL °C *S “OVaH “WOctoseR, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 19 RESULTS Ellesmere 32 Whittington C.C. 46 King’s School 36 Ellesmere 373 Merchant Taylors 166-3 dec. Ellesmere 146-5 Ellesmere 30 Lindisfarne 11.0. 31-1 Ellesmere 93 Rydal mT 944 COLTS (UNDER 16) RESULTS Away SHREWsauURY ScHoOL, 87 (Bunting 4 for 25). Etreswere, 83/9 (Hodgkinson 16, Clay 27). Drawn. Away TETTENHALL CoLLEGE, 90 (Clay 4 for 27). ELtesMeRe, 95/7 (Bunting 26%, Bloomer 21, Hodgkinson 16, Webster 12), Won by 3 wickets. Away MERCHANT TAYLORS, 129/5 dec. (Tomlinson 2 for 20). ELtesmere, 81/9 (Webster 41, Doodson 12, Ward 10). Drawn. Home Ettesmere, 147/7 dec. (Webster 42, Bunting 38*, Tomlinson 37). LiverPoot CoLLeGE, 50 (Clay 5 for 19). Won by 97 rans. Away WREKIN CoLLeGe, 99 (Tomlinson 4 for 16). ELLesmere, 100/5 (Clay 29, Hodgkinson 21, Tomlinson 17, Bloomer t0*). Won by 5 wickets, Away ELLEsMere, 70 (Tomlinson 16, Hodgkinson 16, Webster 11, Clay 10). RYDAL ScHooL, 66 (Hodgkinson 6 for 29). Home ELLesmere, 172/9 dec. (Hodgkinson 60, Webster 47, Bentley, 22), H.MS. Conway, 49 (Leadbeater 3 for 17). Won by 123 runs. Away Wem G.S., 13/9’ dec. (Tomlinson 4 for 26). Evtesmere, 24/4. Drawn. Away SaNppacu Scoot, 120 (Bunting 4 for 22). ELtesmere, 68/6 (Bunting 12*, Tomlinson 10, Doodson 10). Drawn. Away Ettesmere, 109 (Rutherford 22, Bunting 22, Ward 16, Bloomer 14, Hodgkinson 10), Priory G.S., 77/9 (Tomlinson 4 for 30, Bunting 4 for 22). Played 10, Won 5, Drawn 5, Lost 0. 1959 has been from every point of view a most satisfactory season. As this U.16 Colts team was only started this year, with a view to bridging the gap between the U.1S Colts and Ist XI standards, it was essential to get off to a good start, and this has been achieved, the team being unbeaten throughout the season, in having played 10 matches against other schools, of which 5 were won and 5 drawn, and in’all 14 matches being played without defeat. The standard of batting improved out of all recognition on the previous year, four players having scored over 100 runs and two over 150. There was a solidity about the batting this year ; only at Rydal was there any semblance of a collapse, and the team was all out in only two matches. Much thanks is due to the opening pair Webster and Hodgkinson for giving the team a good start in nearly every game, and the later batsmen built on this, all of them making good scores at one time or another. The bowling was steady throughout, without ever being really destructive ; and only the four main bowlers were needed. The fielding, however, was a different matter. In every game at least three catches were dropped, usually more, and unnecessary uns were thus given away, and this must rate as one of the worst fielding sides to represent the School for a long time.’ Only Webster, Doodson and Hodgkinson were really efficient in this department. Of the players Webster came on enormously during the season, and was the backbone of the batting. He was also the best fielder in the side. Hodgkinson, his opening partner, though not so technically sound, played some good innings, notably his 60 against H.M.S. Conway, but he must learn to take success and failure mose equably and not lose confidence so easily. His bowling improved, apart from a bad spell in mid-season, and he genuinely bowls a good inswinger and can move the bail in off the pitch. Clay had a good season with both bat and ball until he was injured at Rydal, after which his enforced lay off ruined his confidence. Until his injury he was our best,20 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXX. No, 288 and fastest bowler. Tomlinson captained the side capably and batted well at number four, notably his 37 against Liverpool. He is an uncertain starter, however, and plays his defensive shots with too stiff wrists which tends to get him caught in the close fielding positions. When he gets going there is no one who scores faster, or who is better to watch. He bowled well at medium pace throughout the season and finished second in the averages. Bunting has had another good season finishing at the top of both batting and bowling averages, though his position at No. 6 and sub- ‘sequent not out innings helped his batting average. He is very sound technically, uses his feet very well and is the best driver of a ball in the team. His fine off-spin bowling troubled most batsmen and earned him 22 wickets, but his fielding needs to be improved. Doodson came on a lot during the year. He suffers from lack of experience, but he hits the bail exceptionally hard and when his defence improves will make runs. His fielding had been good and his bowling continues to improve. Bentley was just beginning to fulfil his promise in the last three matches of the season. He drives very well indeed, but his defence is still suspect, and he is very weak in the field, his approach being much too casual. Jewis was another who greatly improved near the end of the season. He is quite imperturbable, a sound defensive player, but like Bentley is a poor fielder. Ward does not look a good bat at all, but he is a sticker, and hits a ball powerfully on the leg side, and played some useful innings. Bloomer, when he cates to exert himself, is a first-class wicket- keeper, but he has off-days when he takes things too casually, but he nevertheless took 14 catches including many awkward ones'on the leg side, and played several useful innings when most required. Leadbeater suffered from not bowling enough, usually because either the other bowlers were getting the wickets, or else the game was too tight to take the risk with a bowler of his type. He bowled well when called upon, and was never hit off his length, being very steady indeed for a leg spinner ; he is also a useful fielder. Rutherford did not fulfil the high hopes of the previous year. He started disastrously, and it took him a long time to recover his confidence, though he batted very well in the last two matches when recalled to the side. There is some excellent material in this team that gives high hopes for next year’s Ist XI; the batting has been very solid right through, and only the fielding has been poor. Colours were awarded to M. H. Tom.inson, G. W. Webster, D. N. Clay, F. P. Hodgkinson, A. D. Bunting, and J. G. Bloomer. JS.K. JUNIOR COLTS XI v. Birkenhead School ... A Cancelled we Rydal aA Lost y. Tettenhall College“. A Lost ¥. King’s School, Chester H Lost ¥. Merchant Taylor's... H Drawn ¥. Liverpool College “1. H Lost y. Wrekin we Lost y. Whitchurch "2A Won v. Grove ParkGS. 1.) H Won y, Sandbach GS. A Lost ‘The season opened in typical cricket weather ; on arrival at Birkenhead we were greeted by rain and not a ball was bowled. However only one other match, against Merchant Taylor's Crosby, was affected by the weather. ‘The first match played was at Rydal, where the batting proved extremely feeble, Hughes being the only one to show any determination against accurate but not hostile bowling. ‘After making 57 runs on a nasty batting wicket at Tettenhall, we looked set for victory when the opposition had lost 7 wickets for 10 runs !_ The game was swung completely out of our grasp by some lusty hitting by one batsman, and 48 more runs were scored for the loss of only one more wicket. Hughes had a good bowling spell against King’s School, Chester, taking 6 for 23 ; the batting failed again. By this stage in the season the batsmen—never fewer than five left-handers—were becoming more accustomed to fast wickets, and we made 122 for 9 declared against Liverpool College (Ehrler 42, Evans 23 not out). The declaration at tea was possibly a little generous—Liverpool made 123 for 8 with about five minutes to spare.Ocroner, 1959 THE ELLBSMERIAN 25 School Music It has been a very active term. The Speech Day Concert entailed preparation in all orchestral departments, and all were able to take part. The more experienced were much in demand, and made a valuable contribution. ‘After this event was over the brass players became involved with rehearsing fanfares for the forthcoming Chapel Dedication, and enquiring ears were turned towards the acoustics of the completed building. ‘A week before the end of term another ‘ Music on the Terraces” programme was given— this year in ideal weather—and the summer evening echoed with the strains of Madrigals and Part:Songs, Vocal and Instrumental Solos, and concerted instrumental groups. It is unfortunate that the necessities of school life at that point in the Summer Term make und but the effort is worth while, even if only for the enjoyment of the participant: We lose three of our senior instrumentalists this term : A. C. N. Bailey, whose ‘c was rapidly becoming more and more useful ;_R. N. Carveth, whose able and arti playing has been a pleasure to experience ; and P. B. Billington, whose versatility in matters musical is enviable. It would be wrong to omit acknowledging the great contribution which Peter Billington has made to Ellesmere’s music during his time here. I shall, personally, miss his ever-willing and reliable assistance, especially in the organ-loft. His quiet persistence and singular ability have accounted for many striking and musicianly performances on piano, oboe and organ. Seven Club z_ FRRE pew members were admitted to the Chub for this term : J. N. Bevan, M. J. Snell and . Ahmad. ‘At the one and only meeting of the term M. J. A. Tanner read a paper entitled “ Atomic Energy : its practice and control.” The paper was most interesting, since it dealt with the historical and political sides of the subject as well as giving a simple scientific explanation of the principles involved in Atomic Energy. ‘There was to have been another meeting this term, but the speaker was prevented from attending by illness. ‘The Club loses five of its seven members at the end of this term : J. G. Loxham, P. B. Billington, J.N. Bevan, M. J. Snell, Z. Ahmad. Low. The Aeromodellers’ Club ‘The club has been kept quite busy this term with our efforts rising to a climax on Speech Day. There were not quite so many models as were displayed in the previous year, but none the less they were all up to standard. The flying display in the afternoon was handicapped by a rather high wind which left a small trail of debris behind it. All in all this term has been quite successful. Seven models have been finished or nearly finished. They range from a 5 c.c. stunt control-line model to a medium sized glider. They include a scale model of a D.H. Tiger Moth by A. J. N. Collis ; Debutante, a semi-scale freeflight model by G. A. R. Clift; Chloe and Slicker Mite, two freeflight sport models by K. A. Wilson ; the glider, Ivory Gull, by A. J. McG. Lunn; and Cougar by A. C. Ashby. The flying for this term has for the most part been infrequent so as to conserve models for Speech Day, and because of the exams. However a little has been done. B. Sutherland’s radio job, Black Magic, has had a few outings, which were not very successful owing to a very high wing loading. Numerous other models have been flying when circumstances permitted. ‘At the end of this term we suffer a very great loss with M. J. Horne leaving. He has been a staunch member of the club for many years and it will be a long time before we see a modeller of his calibre again. The outlook for the followi for next Speech Day, for which it year looks very promising with many new models to be made is hoped that the weather will be a little less windy. BS.26 THE ELLESMERIAN Vor. LXX. No. 288 SAILING CLUB cALM ‘A SupDEN SQUALL Taken by 7. J. RoperOctoper, 1959 THE ELLESMERIAN 27 The Field Club On May 27th we had a very pleasant outing to the River Dee at-Erbistock, This included a visit to the old water-mill and a demonstration of its method of working ; a method which has changed very little since the mill started to operate in 1602. ‘After examining the life present in the fast flowing water of the mill race, and on the damp walls by the big water wheel, we switched our attention to the roadside herbage as we made our way to Erbistock Church and the Boat Inn by the River Dee once more. “The shallow water and extensive beds of stones provided opportunities for “stone turning ” and the finding of the flattened nymphs of stone fly and may fly, which cling tenaciously to the underside of the stones to avoid being washed away under flood conditions. The “ pig-nut " was dug up in the meadows and duly sampled before we came to the wooded slopes by the river. In places large blocks of sandstone formed a steep slope down to, and into, the river, and we climbed to the top of the slope to get a really splendid view of the bend in the river. By the river the path was often very wet with giant horsetail and pendulous sedge forming a characteristic type of vegetation. ‘Another climb brought us up to the house of Mr. and Mrs. Bevan, who, with Miss Bevan, entertained the party and provided us with refreshments. We are most grateful for their hos: pitality. Our second outing on June 10th took us to the flat, desolate area of Fenn’s Moss, where peat digging takes place. We made our way alongside ditches over peaty ground where birch bushes and ling were equally plentiful. In the wetter areas there was an abundance of bog moss and other mosses, and it was here that we found the interesting insect-eating plant, the Sundew. ‘Although the peat-litter factory was not operating, one of the employees showed us round and explained the processes by which the dried peat blocks are disintegrated, graded and baled. This litter is not used as fuel, but for putting on the floors of stables, hen-houses, etc. On July Ist Pant and Llanymynech were visited, members batiling some thirteen miles against a strong headwind on their cycles to get there. ‘After inspecting the remains of a haulage drum formerly used to lower trucks of quarried limestone dawn to the canal, we made our way to the golf course at the top of the escarpment, where stunted flowers typical of limestone country, such as Thyme and Purging Flax, occurred. ‘We descended by a precipitous path into the old Llanymynech Quarry and then went ower still along the incline leading down to a massive passage hewn through the rock wall. Even then we were still high up and so continued our descent down yet another incline until we reached toad level. Our most interesting find was the Pyramidal Orchid, which has a most intricate pollination mechanism, beautifully adapted for pollination by butterflies and moths. The two pollen masses have a common sticky base which adheres to the butterfly's tongue ; this base then curls round the tongue so that the pollen masses become splayed out ; in addition, they move forwards through 180 degrees so that they take up a horizontal position. When another flower is visited the pollen makes direct contact with the two stigmas so that pollination results. Darwin studied this example more than one hundred years ago. EA.W. The Sailing Club We have been very lucky with the weather this term, as a result of which members could g on Whitemere on almost every half-holiday. ‘This was made considerably easier by the addition of J. Bamford’s G.P. ‘* Wasp " and P. C. Nelstrop’s Heron “ Rapide ” to our fleet of boats, both of which arrived about half-way through the term. Despite strong winds on several afternoons, there were only two capsizes throughout the whole term. ‘Besides sailing in our own boats several members were able to crew in“ Fireflies” and “ G.Ps” during the racing season. This term saw one majot step forward in the life of the club. On the 24th June the club put, up a team of three boats to sail against Shrewsbury School $.C. The race took place on Whitemere in fine weather and with quite a reasonable wind blowing. It was a close race between the first