The LEllesmerian Vol. LXXVI MAY, 1964 No. 299 School Officers Captain of School... ... J. R. CavE-Rocers Prefect of Chapel)... DJ, HALL Prefect of Hall G. P. Cowett Prefect of Library. . R. E. Davies School Prefects" P. R. L. Coorer, R. A. EDwarps, D. J. Swink, B. J. WHeweLt Calendar Summer Term May 2—Shropshire Boy Scouts St. George's Day Parade, Shrewsbury. » 8—C.C.F. Weekend Exercise, Leek, W.E.T.C. Senior Scout Expedition. » 1L—Presentation by H.R.H. The Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace of the Gold Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. » [2-Ist Xv. Common Room. 3) 15—Ist XI y. Ellesmere C.C. Lecture by Mrs. Boulton, Music in America Today, \2.0. »» 19-Ist XI y. Birkenhead School (away) 22 21—Opening of Scout Group H.Q. by the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Viscount Bridgeman, Sat, 22—Confirmation. Wed. ;; 26—Ist XI v. Merchant Taylors’ (away). Sat. 29—Ist XI y. Ruthin School (away). Sat. June 5~—Ist XI v. Rydal School (home). Mon. ,, 7—tst Xl v. Old Ellesmerians. Wed. |) 9—Ist XI v. Wrekin College (away). Sat.) 12-Shropshire Helping Hand Society: Tea and Display. Ist XI v. King’s School, Chester (home). Sun, , 20—Informal Piano and Violin Recital, 8.30 p.m. Wed. 23—Ist XI v. Shropshire Gentlemen (home). Sat.) 26—Speech Day. Ist XI_v. M.C.C. (home). 30~-Ist XI y. Liverpool College (away). 3—Dramatic Society Outing to Ludlow: Hamer. §—G.C.E. starts. 12—School Examinations start. 14—Ist XI v. A. H. Beadles’ Xi (home). 15—Ellesmerian Society to Stratford Memorial Theatre, 16—Senior Scout Hikes in Snowdonia begin. School Examinations end. 17--G.C.E. ends. 18—Diving Competition and Swimming Relays: 2.30 p.m. 21—Athletic Sports. 22—Relay Sports. Fri, 7) 23—Term ends. C.C.F. and Scouts leave for Camp.2 THE ELLESMERIAN Vor. LXXVI. No. 299 Editorial With the opening of the New Study Wing, life at Ellesmere has taken a new turn, The endless search for quiet places to work in during free time is at an end, for the Study. 2g is a quiet wing, and no noisy talk, singing, wireless or gramophone is allowed in it. In Study Periods during class time, the Library is used by those who do not possess studies yet, and in out-of-class time, those in the Study Dayrooms can now settle down comfortably in their “carryls” or “horse-boxes.” For those who have not seen the New Wing yet, something must be said about it. There are seventeen studies, holding three sixth-formers apiece, and each is provided with a table, chair and bookshelves, a small cupbgard, and one easy chair a study. When the Wing was open for use, curtains magically appeared, together with rugs, table-lamps and ornaments, and within an hour or so, the studies looked lived in and attractive. Forty-two senior members of each House have “horse-boxes.” Each one consists of a formica- topped desk, shelves for books, and a small cupboard, and this “box” is partitioned off from its next door neighbours. The other half of each Dayroom has easy chairs and tables provided. Though other schools have similar dayrooms in many ways, with “boxes” in them, we have not seen any to compare with those at Ellesmere. Now each boy looks forward to the day when he will share a study, and the juniors in each House long for the time when they are given a “box” of their own, for these are allotted by seniority and form. A small boy who was helping to carry chairs into the studies on the first day said with an envious sigh, “That's something to work for!” Leading to the New Wing is the centrally-heated Cloister, now occupying the position of the path leading to the Headmaster's house to the east of Big School, and from it six glass doors give admittance into Big School. Alterations to Big School itself should begin in the summer, to include a large stage, a new floor, and, a large storeroom under the stage for scenery. In addition, the new Language Laboratory and History and Biology Laboratory should be ready in the new year, to be built near the Old Labs. Most Old Boys will remember the nightly Preparation in Big School, into which the whole School ‘was crammed on uncomfortable desks for two hours, when, if anyone coughed or dropped a book, the whole room was disturbed. Now Preparation is held in the Studies, Study Dayrooms and the five Big School Classrooms, Of course it is still possible to waste one’s time in a Study. There is no constant supervision: those who use them are no longer irresponsible juniors. However, with the standard now set by the “A® Levef Examinations and University Entrance, only a fool will misuse his privilege. In another context, Francis Bacon said, “Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability,” and a little later, “Crafty men condemn studies, simple men admire them, and wise men use them.” The Staff We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Beer on the birth of their son Philip on 20th January, 1965. During the Easter holidays, Mr. J. P. Green is helping to run a Brathay Expedition to Tunisia. In the summer holidays Mr. M. S. Howe and Mr. B, Hooton are taking a party of Senior Scouts to Morocco. On the last evening of the Easter Term the Common Room presented Tons of Money before the School. The producer was Mr. P. R. Mayes. This was followed by a Supper Party in the Common Room. An account of the Play appears in this Magazine, We should fike to welcome Mrs. J. W. Nankivell as whole-time Librarian to the School. We are grateful to Mr. P. R. Mayes for his encouragement given to the boys to submit literary contributions for this Magazine.May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 3 School Notes We congratulate R. E. Davies, P. R. L. Cooper, R. A. Edwards, D. J. Swinn and B. J. Whewell on being appointed School Prefects On the 6th March the New Study Wing was opened by Professor W. H. O. Chadwick, D.D., F.BA., Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge. During the term there have been numerous outings for different Societies: the Ellesmerian Society went to Liverpool to see My Fair Lady; the Listeners’ Society went to Lindisfarne College to hear the Ifor Jones Wind Ensemble; the Field Club visited Trout Hatcheries at Chirk; the Farmers’ Club visited Salopian Engineers at Prees; the Jazz Appreciation Society went to the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, to hear Duke Ellington and his band; the Dramatic Society went to Stoke to see The Inspector Calls; a group went to Shrewsbury School for an Orchestral Society Concert; the Chequered Flag Club went to Rubery Owen’s at Wrexham. Two Subscription Concerts have been held this term: on February 6th the Hooton-Martin-Coxe Trio presented Music in Miniature; on March 6th there was a concert by the Linden Singers, with William Llewellyn and lan Humphris. The C.C.F. Inspection was held on Thursday evening and Friday morning, March 18th and 19th. ‘The Inspecting Officer was Brigadier E. M. Hall, M.B.E., Chief of Staff, Western Command. We congratulate D. C. Bratby, A. H. S. Hall, R. Langton-Dodds and R. C. Thomas on achieving the Bronze Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Hockey matches have been played against Liverpool College (2nd XI), Park Hall Junior Leaders, Lindisfarne College, Oswestry High School, and the Common Room. We congratulate B. Thirsk ‘on being awarded Half-Colours for hockey, the first award since hockey restarted. ‘Two cross-country fixtures were held with King’s School, Chester, home and away. Squash matches have been played against the R.A.F., Ternhill, Wrekin College and R.A.F. Shawbury, In December the Vocal and Choral Competition Cup was retained by Talbot; in March the Instrumental Cup was gained by Woodard. The Chess Cup was gained by Lambart, the Senior Rugger Cup was won by Talbot, the Senior Seven-a-Side Cup was won by Talbot, the Junior by Meynell; Woodard won the Hockey Cup, and Lambart won the Senior and Junior Squash Cups. ‘The All-Round Cup was gained by Tatbot with 249 points; Meynell was second with 244 points, Wakeman 238, Woodard 200. Lectures have been given by Mr. R. E, Prescott (Oxford and England), Secretary of the R.F. (in September); on October 25th, James Halll lectured on “The Making of a Documentary Film’ on February 19th, Mr. R. W. G. Penn lectured to the Sixths and Fifths on “South America”; on February 10th the Sixths and Divisions went to Manchester for a Physics lecture. Mock “0” Examinations for the Sixths and Fifths were held from March Ist to 13th. ‘At 9.15 p.m. on three evenings of the last full week of term a Voluntary Service was conducted by the Reverend David Jenkins, S.P.G. He also preached on the last Sunday of term, March 24th.4 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No. 299 We congratulate the following on being offered places at Oxford or Cambridge: A. H. Radjy (Jesus, Cam.), N. J. Griffiths (Selwyn, Cam.), J. R. Wake (St. John’s, Ox.), R. E. Davies (Oriel, Ox.), R. G. Crossman (St. Catherine's, Ox.). During the first week of the holidays a party of thirty cadets and four officers went to Colchester for an R.A. Course. Another party of boys, under Mr. J. M. Scorer, went to Cwm Penmachno for a week's climbing, and Mr. Scorer also took’ a party to Towyn for a mountaineering week. ‘The School has now acquired a motor roller, and this has already made a difference to the hockey fields. In the summer its use will be invaluable. MICHAELMAS TERM, 1965 House Notes LAMBART Housemaster U. H. Howard, Esq. House Tutor ... J. M. Scorer, Esq. ‘House Captain D. J. Hall, House Vice-Captain P.R. L. Cooper House Prefects D. J. Gittins, P. J. Hodgkinson, A. H, Jeffreys Sub-Prefects tea AL HL K. Davies, E. T. Lewis, M. J. Patterson Senior House Colours -~ The Earl of Cavan, D. J. Hall Lambart enjoyed an auspicious start two cups awarded this term. The first cup, the chess cup, was easily won by D. J. Gittins, A. H. Jeffreys and R. A. Smail. We came a close second to Talbot in the House Music Competition, and the praise for this must £0 to A. H. Jeffreys for his careful instructing. ‘The House has been well represented in all the school teams this term, notably the Under 14s, ‘We were fortunate this term in having two parties; the annual end-of-term Christmas house party, and the House Warming party. The House Warming party was generously sponsored by the Earl of Cavan, who was present at the party. We also welcomed Sir Offiey and Lady Wakeman, the Head- master and Mrs. Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Nankivell, and Mr. C. Howard. The party was extremely successful, and both the House and the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. ‘There are no leavers from the House this term, and we look forward to another successful term and promising future under the guidance and leadership of Mr. V. Howard and D. J. Hall. career in the school by coming first and second in the LLBB MEYNELL Housemaster F. E. Sutterby, Esq. House Tutor . J.P. Green, Esq. Captain of House in TR, Cave-Rogers Vice-Captain of House °. |. R. E. Davies House Prefects R.S. Owen, J. H. Parry, A. S. Wain Senior House Colours... J. R. Cave-Rogers, R. E. Davies Captain of Juniors J. Hammerton ‘The Vocal section of the House Music Competition was the only inter-house competition held this term. There is no singing talent in the House, but by a brisk part-song and a spirited unison, which gained the highest marks, Meynell achieved creditable third place. Members of Meynell have played regularly in every school rugby team, and K. Goodarzi has been awarded Ist XV Half-colours. Meynell tried a revolutionary line in House Parties this year with great success, muck of which was due to Mr. Green's ideas and enthusiasm, and Mr. Sutterby’s organisation. We thank them both.May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 5 R. E. Davies was awarded his House Colours. He has always worked hard and enthusiastically in and for the House, and we congratulate him on becoming a school prefect. ‘Three members of the House are leaving at the end of term. Fraser, from top table, is going into auctioneering; Goodall and Ward are going to farm—good luck to the three of them R.H.W. TALBOT House Master .- Mr. W. J. Stewart House Tutor : : ‘| Mr. E. D, Sidebottom House Captain + se GP. Cowell House Vice-Captain es : D.B.W. Howell House Prefects ‘BP. J. Soskin, P. F. Bamford, D. W. R. Stuttard, F, G. Denman, R. E. L. Taylor House Colours sss G.P. Cowell, D. B. W. Howell, P. J. Soskin, P. F. Bamford. In the competitions, the Michaelmas term is never very eventful, but the move of the House Singing Competition has remedied this. Our thanks must go to F. G. Denman for his inspiring work with the House Choirs, and congratulations on his own solo performance which enabled us to win. ‘On the results of last year's success we have won the All Round Cup, a cup we have not won for some time. Thanks to the House on this achievement. ‘We congratulate P. J. Soskin and P. F. Bamford on being awarded House Colours; they fully deserve them. P. F. Bamford with P. J. Nagele, must be congratulated for receiving Ist XV Rugby Colours. We welcome this term R. E. L. Taylor, who is here from America on a scholarship. He has proved extremely co-operative with all parts of the House, and has settled down well. We hope he continues to enjoy the rest of his stay with us. C.D. Garside leaves us this term, and we wish him every success for the future. CGC. WAKEMAN House Master House Tutor Captain of House + . B. Jackson, Esq. Hooton, Esq. R. J Wake Vice-Captain Whewell House Prefects D. J, Swinn, J. R. Russell, P. C. R. Lewis, N. G. Sibley. Senior House Colours... «J. R. Wake, B. J. Whewell, D. J. Swinn Junior House Colours C.J. Bowley ‘There have been few cups to compete for during this term but House morale has remained high ‘throughout. ‘We unfortunately lost the inter-house Chess cup to Lambart although D. H. Evans, H. B. E. Hotz and A. R. Trotter did their best to defend it. ‘A high competitive spirit was raised on the occasion of the House Music Competition, and this was owing to the ceaseless efforts of Mr. Hooton, who provided the piano accompaniment, and N. W. S. Jones. Although we were not successful, we put up a good fight. ‘The Hobbies’ room has been flourishing under the guidance of the Acheson brothers, and the buzz of aero-engines on top golf course signifies the outcome of their work. It was decided earlier in the term that the conventional House Party should be altered, and a new experiment was tried out on the last Sunday in term. Instead of the usual house acts, a comedy film, Brothers in Law, was shown. Refreshments were provided in a more social setting than the “smash and grab” of former years, and punch made by Mr. Hooton helped to end the evening on a warm note. However, a technical fault with the projector caused the last half of the film to be shown on the following night. This term we say farewell to J. R. Wake who has been a very prominent member of the House. Also leaving us are A. J. Bradbury, P. A. Cookson and J. C, R. Lancaster; to all of them we wish the best of luck in their future careers. P.CRL.6 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No. 299 WOODARD Housemaster N. House Tutor . B. Captain of House A Vice-Captain of House D. House Prefects R.A. Edwards, P. N. M. Laing, J. Tait. Captain of Juniors CLI.M, Wallace House Colours A\H. Radjy, D. A. Lucas, R. A. Edwards, P.N.M. Laing Junior House Colours C.J.'M. Wallace, S. J. M. Laing, D. M. Griffiths This term has been particularly uneventful in competitions. Despite much hard work being put in by A. C. Ludlow, we finished fourth in the House Music Competition. O Peaceful England was the unison song, while Juanita was the part song. We were also unsuccessful in the House Chess. but there appears to be much promising material in the juniors, notably N. A. Radjy. R. G. Heasman led the Chess Team, In contrast the House Party was a great success, and we thank J. Tait and B. C. Aukett for all the hard work they put in to make it so. A departure from the normal procedure occurred when, after a few good acts, a film, J Only Asked was shown. The guests included Matron and the Assistant Chaplain, and we congratulate Mr. Hony on being awarded his House Colours. The party took place in the Junior School Hall. B. Thirsk is to be congratulated on being appointed Captain of Hockey, and so must P. N. M. Laing, E. I. Griffiths and I. G. Horspool on playing rugser for the Ist XV. We are sorry to lose our Captain of the House, for he has rendered Woodard invaluable service, and we wish him all the best at Jesus College, Cambridge. Lucas, Turner (i), Bednall, Powell, Morgan and De Meo are also leaving us, and they too have our best wishes for the future. We thank the anonymous parent for the kind gift of the Dayroom chairs. These are much appreciated. At a meeting on the last day of term Edwards and Laing(ii) received House Colours, and Wallace, Laing(iii) and Griffiths(iv) Junior House Colours. RAE. Junior House Housemaster . . R. J. England, Esq. Head Monitor . ae . R.B. Excell Monitor we A. J. Sheppard This term has been quite successful for the House, especially after the move from the old Junior School, now Lambart House, to the other end of the School, near the Surgery. . ch The House Party went well. it was held on December i2th. We were pleased to entertain the aplain. House Colours were awarded to J. Brereton, and prizes to A. J. Sheppard and M. Thompson. Next term we lose R. E. Ward. He goes into Talbot House; so our number will be reduced to 19. ASS. Chapel Notes ‘These notes must begin with a welcome to the Revd. J. G. Canham, B.A. who joined us as Assistant Chaplain at the start of the Michaelmas term. We hope he will be very happy at Ellesmere and certainly he has already made a considerable impact on the School, whiie from the School's point of view it is an excellent thing that there should be two priests on the staff, not entirely similar in outlook and interests, for it enables a boy to see the priest with whom he feels most in sympathy. It also means that we are able to help with the occasional service in the parishes in the neighbourhood from time to time, which keeps us in touch with country parish life, even if it is only at second hand, Our outside preachers this term were Fr. Hugh Bishop, C.R.; the Revd. 4. S. Burn Hill, Vicar of ‘Weston Lullingfield; the Revd, L. M. Daniel, Vicar of Bangor-on-Dee; the Revd. Canon B.S. Moss,May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 7 Director of Ordination Training for the Diocese of Bristol; the Revd. T. J. Ganz (O.E.), Assistant Curate of the Abbey Church Shrewsbury; the Revd. E. A. Weir, Headmaster of Chester Cathedral Choir School, to whom we are extremely grateful. Last year a Quiet Day for senior boys was held for the first time, and its success prompted a repeat this year which was equally helpful to those who attended it. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Chaplain of Lancing, the Revd. C. R. Campling, who came a long way to take it, to the Revd. D. F. P. Dawe who allowed us to use his church at Criftins, and to the Criftins Parish Hall Committee who hired us their hall for the occasion. There is no doubt that the boys who went found that getting away from the hurly-burly of school and being quiet for a few hours was of great help to them spiritually. ‘Our alms this term have amounted to nearly £190 and have been given to the following causes ‘The Diocese of Lichfield Laymen’s Church fund, British Empire Cancer Campaign, St. Fran School Hooke, The Spastics Society, Christian Medical Missions, King George's Fund for Sailors, Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society, London Association for the Blind, Pestalozzi Children’s Village Trust, Save the Children Fund, British and Foreign Bible Society, and the Church of England Children’s Society Finally, I should like to thank all those who help to keep the Chapel going in their various ways — the ladies who so kindly do the flowers, the Sacristan and the servers, the boys who look after the books, and last but not least the Director of Music, his Assistant, and the Choir, whose hard work ‘and enthusiasm have been exemplary, and whose standards in the Carol Service reached the heights we have come to expect. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols ‘With Advent, the beginning of the new Christian year, we look forwasd to the birth of Our Saviour Jesus Christ. So too, with Advent we look forward’ to the Ellesmere Carols Services, which were beld on Saturday, 12th December for visitors, and Sunday, 13th December for the School. ‘Standing in Ante-Chapel, awaiting the choir procession, and hearing Once in Royal David's City come resounding up main corridor, prepared you, as you entered into Chapel, aglow with candlelight, for the words of the Bidding Prayer, “to go in heart and mind even unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is come to pass.” "The choir sang a selection of carols proclaiming the birth of the Babe with alacrity and feeling, ‘of which Stille Nacht and Gustav Holst’s arrangement of the German carol Personent Hodie are to be temembered, One felt, however, that from the musical point of view, there could have been a greater variety in the choice of carols. The soloists sang with precision and ease and deserve praise. The choir lure to be congratulated on theit choral singing especially after the amount of practice that went into its preparation. The Director of Music, Mr. R. A. L. Lumley and his Assistant Mr. J. D. Naylor, must take some credit for this success. “The congregation joined in the singing of some of the well-known Christmas hymns, but one felt that a little more singing could have been assigned to them. The Lesson readers are to be commended ‘on the way they expressed most clearly the familiar words of the Fall and Redemption of Man. Lastly, one must not forget to mention the Sacristan and his team of servers for the efficient way they carried out their ceremonial duties. cc. IG.C. Order of Service Organ Music before the Service Cuorate Pretupes: Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland J. S. Bach Gottes Sohn, ist kommen Herr Christ, der ein’ge Gottes Sohn Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele Karg-Elert Allles ist an Gottes Segen Es ist ein’ Ros entsprungen Brahms Pastorale from the ‘Christmas’ Concerto Corelli Improvisation on a Tyrolese carol-tune8 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No. 299 Carois Hymns Recitative and Chorale from Bach's Once in Royal David's City Christmas Oratorio It came upon the midnight clear Adam lay ybounden © come, all ye faithful Ding dong! merrily on high Hark, the herald Angels sing Flos de Radice Jesse O litele town of Bethlehem Stille Nacht ‘A Child this day is born Filipino Carol Personent hodie ‘Whence is the goodly fragrance? Sonorsts READERS Once in Royal N. D. K. PALMER (treble) A Chorister J. HORNE Christmas Oratorio _{'N. D. K. PALMER (treble) ‘i R. F, Tavtor (Sat) Recitative A. H. JerFReys (tenor) A Fifth-former J. E, Attsopp (Sun) O little town C.F. Lewss (tenor) ‘A House Prefect. J. HODGKINSON A. G. SNEDDON (treble) A School Prefect. J. Hall Personent hodie RT, H. WiLuans (male ‘The Captain of School J. R. WaKE ALC LupLow voice The Sacristan CP. MATHER C.G. Currie chorus) __The Second Master R. F. Taytor The Headmaster S.G. Curnina ‘The Assistant Chaplain F. G. DeNMan CONCLUDING VoLUNTARIES Chorale Pretude In dulci jubilo J. S. Bach Toccata from Sth Symphony C.M. Widor Choir Notes We have welcomed to the Choir S. M. D'Arcy, T. D. Edwards, combined and welcome support. At the end of term we were great enthusiasm, We shall miss him, and we offer sorry to lose C. D. this term the following trebles: B. W. Annandale, I. G. Collins, ‘A. SUL. Kyrke-Smith, D. N. Lee, and C. R. Thomas. They sooa made their presence felt, P. A. R. Rykens, G. R. Thomas, and we have continued to benefit from thei Garside who has entered into all our work with him our best wishes for the future. School Music ‘At the beginning of term we received the unfortunate news that Mr. Neil Mackay had a badly- broken leg as the result of an accident, Ellesmere during the term, At the same Peter Ellis, of Lindisfarne College, to take taught at Ellesmere throughout the term, his place and would be unable to get from Shrewsbury to teach at time we were most fortunate in being able to secure Mr. as a visiting violin teacher. Not only has Mr. Ellis but he was also kind enough to izke Mr. Mackay's place (at extremely short notice) in playing a Violin Sonata with Mr. Naylor as part of the programme of our first Subscription Concert of the season. For both of these services we owe him much gratitude. ‘The Orchestra has been working during the term at music which we hope to perform publicly during the Lent term. A group of wind i \strumentalists performed ably under Mr. Naylor's direction for the Shakespearian Society's production of Twelfth Night.May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 9 On Wednesday, 14th October, a large party visited Shrewsbury School to hear the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra playing under the conductorship of Charles Groves. The programme of this most enjoyable concert included Dvorak’s Carnaval Overture, Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra, Mozart's Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony. ‘The Listeners" Society has continued to meet, the outstanding occasion being the last meeting of the term, when they were able to attend a most enjoyable recital of Chamber Music given by Mr. Peter Ellis (violin), Mrs. Richard Carrington (‘Cello) and Mr. Edward Norman (piano and organ) in the lovely setting of Wynnstay Hall—now Lindisfarne College. Those who were fortunate enough to go will not soon forget this informal music-making on a December evening beside the huge log fire in their splendid hall—which also contains the fine Snetzler organ which we heard in the course of the programme. Another important event during the term was the realisation of something which we have long needed—a room where recorded music from the Record Library may be heard without interruption in boys’ spare time, and without interfering with other activities for which a room may be needed. The number using this room and the smoothness with which the system has worked (the room is so small that it will not hold more than three at a time!) has been remarkable. During school hours it is also used by boys taking music at “O” or “A” Jevels, since set works have to be studied from recordings. With the creation of a fifth house it has been necessary to divide the House Music Competition so that the Vocal Cup is competed for during the Michaelmas term and the Instrumental Cup during the Lent term. This should also have the added benefit of dividing the labour so far as the performers and organisers are concerned, since some of the same personnel are bound to find themselves involved in both sections. On Wednesday, 2nd December, the Vocal and Choral Competition was adjudicated by Mr. A. S. W. Baker, A.R.C.O,, L.T.C.L., Director of Music at Adams’ Grammar School, Newport, and ‘Organist of Saint Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury. In the solo section, highest markings were earned by F. G. Denman, Talbot (So, Sir Page from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro) and C. F. Lewis, Talbot (Britten’s arrangement ot The Sally Gardens). They were closely followed by A. H. Jeffreys, Lambart (Lay your doubts and fears aside ‘com Handel's Semele), C. G. Cutting, Talbot (Vaughan Williams’ The Vagabond) and A. G. Sneddon, Wakeman (Toselli's Serenata)—all of whom earned a marking over 20 out of a total of 25. It should be added that there were many other most acceptable perform- ances out of the twenty performers representing the five Houses in this part of the competition. In the Part Song, Lambert House scored highest (45) with Gordon Lawson's arrangement of Lil Liza Jane, followed by Meynell (40) with an arrangement for broken voices of the sea-shanty So early in the morning. In the Unison Songs, all Houses scored 40 or over, Meynell being ahead with 46 (The Song of the Western Men) and Lambart a close second (45) with the Toreador's Song from Carmen. However, because of the points awarded in the solo section, the final totals showed that Talbot had retained the Cup with a total of 165, eight points ahead of Lambart with 157 Meynell (142), Woodard (139) and Wakemen (138) totalled points all very near to one another. The following were successful in the Theory Examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music taken during the term: | Grade S—R. T. H.Williams Grade 6—C. T. R. Hayward (with distinction) ‘Twelfth Night ‘A comedy: no one can deny that is the description of Twelfth Night. Yet comedy is a wide term, and that of Twelfth Night needs defining. The story of Viola and Sebastian, of Olivia and Orsino is not uproarious comedy. It is the pleasant background seen in the lovers of Midsummer Night's Dream, or in the court of As you like it. The true comedy of Twelfth Night, and therefore the substance of the play, is in the downfall of the steward Malvolio through the plottings of the boisterous Sir Toby Belch and his friends. This is a comedy of character study, what Hazlitt called ‘a comedy of nature’, showing the weakness and follies of men. The Ellesmere College Shakespearian Society in its Sixty-Ninth production gave us Twelfth Night on the evenings of November 13th and 14th, 1964. The second night was much better than the first as is often the case in school productions, There were far less prompts, less unintended stage ‘incidents?10 THE ELLESMERIAN Vor. LXXVI. No. 299 and the standard of speaking was vastly improved. The audience on both nights received the play well, but it was always difficult to hear near the back. This is the fault of the hall, and one looks Sorward to improved acoustics in the re-planning of Big School. It will make the producer's task much easier. But even with this allowance, there were too many totally indistinct actors. Twelfth Night is not an easy school play to do really well. It requires two first-class actors for Malvolio and Sir Toby, and a considerable number of competent actors for important supporting roles. There was no doubt that the great triumph of this production was Sir Toby. I. B. Lever managed to present the character in near-Falstaf? vein. Given much room to manoeuvre, he was able to dominate every scene in which he appeared. His total absorption in the character of the dissolute knight was remarkable, especially in the various drinking scenes. He had not the facial gestures of I. Newport's splendid Jourdain last yeas, but his command of the stage and his sense of comic timing were of the same high standard. ‘The four characters of the love-plot were varied. There was much to be said for D. V. Nicholls's Viola. He moved well and at times spoke feelingly. Masculinity rather than femininity was his forte. He tended not to understand, and therefore to gabble, his words, and lacked any sense of dramatic pause. But there is much promise here. The presence of P. M. Arup’s Sebastian was impressive, although he was often inaudible. M. D. Dawe tackled the part of Olivia bravely: his voice, although unfeminine in tone, was clear, and his movements were good, after a hesitant start on both nights. C. M, Neill’s Orsino lacked polish, and although he looked well on the stage, he did not use his lines—some of them the finest in thé play—to the best effect. ‘The comic scenes all went with a great swing. They were set alight by Sir Toby, but were well kindled by Sir Andrew, Maria, Fabian and Feste, E. ©. Webster was a foppish and fanciful Sir Andrew Aguecheek; it was commendable that he did not overact his part, and he made an excellent foil to Sir Toby. M. V. Main as Maria showed the most promise of the younger actors. He was very much at home on the stage, and with his quizzical smile and expressive voice made the most of his part. A. H. Jeffreys was a confident Feste; a very sane clown—at times perhaps too matter-of-fact. But his 1g was first class, and did much to ensure the continuity of the comic scenes. Our Fabian was Welsh: an interesting idea. At times it seemed highly successful, but Fabian has much to say, and he was apt to distract attention from more important things. On the first night E. T. Lewis somewhat overacted the part, but he showed an excellent stage sense, and on the second night much improved comic timing. The other parts were competently managed. C. D. Cutting was a bluff Antonio, C. D. Garside an amusing Sea Captain; there were some very ladylike ladies, and some obedient attendants. All the actors were apt to use limited hand gestures, when something more definite was needed, but nearly all moved well on the stage. The construction of the stage was interesting. A large platform halfway up the stage gave the chance for a good prison scene with Malvolio peeping forth through bars. But this left a very large step, and at times a more gradual ascent to the back of the stage seemed necessary. For, although the Production often used the advantages of a two-level stage to great effect, there were stiff many scenes which were crowded at the back of the stage with attendants breathing down the necks of their lords. ‘The incidental music arranged by Mr. J. D. Naylor was again of the high standard which we have come to expect. The costumes were superb; the scenery was sensibly restricted to essentials; the backcloth, which was the work of J. M. Stevens and J. Plant, was a splendid effort. One can only leave to the end the discussion of Malvolio, because around it must revolve one’s, judgement of the whole production. This was Mr. P. R. Mayes's second major production and both have been in the same vein. He has shown himself a producer of much inventiveness in the comic scenes. Under his hand Jourdain and Sir Toby flourished marvelously. But Malvolio . . . This play is not a farce. It is the story of the downfall of a man with pretensions above his station in life, at the end a sad downfall. We should feel at his last exit a sense of some loss, as Malvolio’s fall represents the fall of one side of human nature common to us all. Sir Toby's foolings seem almost immoderate, and are shown to be so by his very short and insignificant appearance in the long last scene of the play. But this Malvolio was ot “sad and civil”, he was not “sick of self-love”, he was not the proud steward, he was hardly “well in his wits” from the start. Malvolio, as played by A. C. Ludlow—and in its way very well played—was a fool, a fop and a near idiot, hardly likely to be trusted with the stewardship of an important household. This Malvolio had an extraordinary affected voice, theMay, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN Il most extravagant hand movements; he had plenty of liveliness, but he was overac,ed and had linle presence. One alcoholic puff from Sir Toby and this Malvolio meant nothing. And if he meant nothing the play lost its subtlety; with the disappearance of the usual grave and portentous steward technically in mourning at the start, the essence of the play disappeared. This was an essential of the production and not the interpretation of one actor. It made our subtle comedy “of nature” ar-farce, it gave us some rare clowning and a memorable, scene-stealing Belch. I await Mr. P. R. Mayes’ next production with interest. AH.B. Rugby Report Piayinc RECORD ayed 14 Won 2 Drawn 2 Lost 10 Points for 68 Against 194 ‘The Ist XV has had in many ways a disappointing season. Although only four members, Wake, Cowell, Soskin and Goodarzi, of last year's successful team, remained, there was nevertheless a hope that the team would develop into a useful side. The first game of the season set hopes high, but then six consecutive defeats were incurred. It says much of the spirit of the team that they never gave up trying. The pack again proved to be an effective unit, and soon settled down to some good work in the \e-out and set scrums. Cowell and Nagele jumped well, and Parry proved to be a useful addition. ‘They were rarely outjumped, and secured a fair share of possession. The set scrummaging was reasonable without being outstanding, but the heeling was generally slow. The least satisfactory feature of forward play was the loose, where urgency and drive were sporadic, and where individual effort rather than team play was the order. The back row of Bamford, Wake and Wady (later Parry) was forced to work hard in the scrums. In addition they had to devote most of their energies to cover tackling and were rarely able to mount attacks, although both Wake and Bamford ran well with the ball ‘The threequarters started the season with relatively little experience, and never really settled into a cohesive and thrustful line. Slow heeling did not make their job any easier, and scrum-half Walton ‘was frequently harried into hasty passes. He, however, played wholeheartedly and towards the end of the season was giving a good service and always looking for the opportunity to make a break. The threequarters were generally guilty of poor handling, indecisive running and erratic kicking. Several games were lost through breakaway tries when the threequarters dropped the ball or passed straight to the opposition. Their defence too was very shaky, and there was a marked reluctance to tackle low and with vigour. The wingers, Goodarzi and Arblaster, were rarely given the ball with any time to move, and consequently little was seen of them. They both ran well on the occasions when they had a good pass. Towards the end of the season, after several changes, the threequarters were beginning to improve in both attack and defence, and they look more promising than at an earlier stage. They still must learn to master the basic skills of passing, making an opening and kicking. Swinn at full-back made many fine saves, tackling and kicking well, and if he can overcome a tendency to catch the ball in his hands instead of in his arms, he should develop into a very sound and capable full-back. ‘The team as a whole needs to show a greater drive and determination, which will result in quicker Possession from the loose, more backing-up and more resolute defensive tackling. The forwards too would have done better to develop more attacks of their own, when they realized that their three- quarters were ineffective. Futt Covours Two Old Colours, Wake and Cowell, remained from last year. Full Colours were awarded this season to: Bamford and Nagele. Half Colours were awarded to Swinn and Goodarzi, ‘Team:—Swinn, Goodarzi, Baker, Bratby (Sibley), Arblaster (Cooper, Taylor), Howell (Yoxall), Walton; Hodgkinson, Soskin, Laing, Cowell, Nagele, Wady, (Parry), Wake, Bamford (Hall).12 THE ELLESMERIAN Vor. LXXVI. No. 299 RESULTS 71H OctoBER. y, COTTON COLLEGE Home Won 29-0 With a heavier pack than our opponents, we secured plenty of the ball from the line-outs and scrums, although the heeling was slow. The lack of general fitness was apparent in most departments of play. The game was more even than the score suggested, but advantage was taken of our opportu- nities and tries were scored by Goodarzi (2), Bamford (2), Laing and Cowell. Cowell rounded off a good day by converting 4 tries and kicking a penalty goal. 10TH OcTOBER. ¥. RYDAL ScHOoL Away Lost 8-30 The speed and teamwork of all departments of Rydal’s play proved too much for the unconcerted and rather individual efforts of our team. The game was not one-sided, but every mistake we made ‘was used to the full by our opponents, and they invariably scored from these errors. Slowness in falling on the ball led to 2 tries, and half-hearted tackling led to others. Parry scored a good try, which Cowell converted, when a Rydal player miskicked, and later Cowell kicked a penalty goal. 14TH OcroseR v. WREKIN COLLEGE Home Lost 6-14 The School got off to 2 bad start, conceding 5 penalties in the first ten minutes, three of which were goaled by Wrekin with good kicks. After this disastrous start the school rallied, and the forwards brought che game round. Indecisive threequarter play prevented us from scoring. in the second half an excellent try by Howell led to a resounding rally. Cooper just failed to score after a series of attacks. Then a mistake let Wrekin away and they ran half the length of the field to score. The school came back, but in spite of increasing pressure were unable to cross the Wrekin tine. Cowell kicked a penaity goal to close the scoring. 2ist OcroneR v. WALLASEY G.S. Home Lost 0-16 Hesitant threequarter play, particularly in tackling, brought about our downfall in this match. ‘The opposing fiy-haif repeatedly made dangerous breaks, which were often only checked at the last moment. We had a fair share of the ball, but never looked dangerous. 24rH OctonER y. H.M.S, Conway Away Lost 5-16 The forwards played a good game and kept driving Conway back. However, an easy try by Conway in the opening minutes, when their winger scored without being tackled, gave us an early setback. The threequarters were’ so dazed that they allowed the winger to ground the ball under the posts! The difference between the two teams was outside the scrum where Conway passed and backed-up very well. We, on the other hand, were hesitant, and the tactical kicking was very bad, being generally directed straight at the full back. We scored through Swinn on one of the few occasions the ball was moved quickly down the line. Cowell converted. 281TH OcToRER y. LIVERPOOL CoLLEGE Away Lost 0-21 In this game the threequarters reached rock-bottom. After gaining possession for threequarters of the game, we gave away five tries by woeful handling and inaccurate passing, when we were in Possession. The forwards never gave up trying, but should have developed more attacks themselves. 47H Novemper v. Leeps G.S. Home Lost 0-27 We were pleased to entertain Leeds G.S. on their Welsh tour. The forward exchanges were fairly even, with Nagele jumping well in the line-out, and Bamford working hard in the loose. But the Leeds threequarters showed how to pass cleanly and quickly and their right winger scored 5 tries by speed and elusive running. Dreadfully weak tackling was partly responsible, and rarely did the three- Quarters stop an attack in its early stages.May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 13 ‘TrH Novemper v. RUTHIN ScHooL Home Drawn 6-6 A very good start looked promising. After strong pressure, Walton broke round the blind side and scored in the corner. Instead of pressing home the advantage, the School allowed themselves to be penned in their own half. Ruthin took the lead with two penalty goals. After half time the School pack woke up and mounted repeated attacks on the Ruthin line. Lack of penetration and strong Tunning by the threequarters made it look unlikely that we should score. It was left to the forwards to equalise in the dying moments of the game with a pushover try scored by Wake. 1TH November, BIRKENHEAD ScHooL Home Lost 0-5 This was a most uninspiring performance all round. Neither side managed to do anything con- structive. An early try for Birkenhead when our-threequarters handed them the ball was the only score of the game. Despite repeated pressure in the second half, in which we had 80 per cent of the play, we were unable to penetrate the Birkenhead defence. It’ was creditable for the forwards to keep plugging away, when they were getting so little support. 2Ist NOVEMBER v. ADAMS G.S., NEWPORT Home Won 8.0 Ina rather unskilful game we recorded our second victory through a try by Party and a pushover try, one of which was converted by Cowell. Against weaker opposition than we had previously met the threequarters looked better, but lack of speed at half-back gave them little room to move. Cowell kicked well, and both he and Nagele stood out in the pack. 28m NOVEMBER y. MERCHANT TAYLORS’ ScHooL, CRrossy Away Lost 3-29 ‘The School made a very good start and Arblaster scored early on after a quick loose heel. Nagele also dived over the line, but the try was disallowed. The forwards, playing particularly well, never allowed Merchant Taylors’ to settle, and it was only just before half-time that they equalised. In the second half Merchant Taylors’ got more of the ball and their speed and passing soon found gaps in our rather shaky defence. Weak tackling let our opponents in for five more tries. STH DECEMBER y. BIRKENHEAD Park Cots XV Home Lost 0-II ‘This was a hard fought battle forward, in which the difference between the two teams was measured in terms of determination and drive, rather than of skill. Birkenhead were just that much more aggressive, and maintained a greater pressure, which resulted in three tries when our defence cracked. ‘There were signs of an improvement in defence and once again the forwards put up a stout display. 10TH DecemBer y. KING EDWARD'S ScHooL, BIRMINGHAM Home Drawn 3-3 This was a fair result in a very even game. The School took an early lead when Arblaster scored after a good loose heel. We held onto our lead until the dying minutes, when King Edward's drew level. There was much more determination on the part of the whole team, but lack of basic skills often Prevented a movement being successful. 12TH DecemBer v, OLD ELtesMERIANs Home Lost 0-15 After incessant rain the pitch soon became a mudbath, with both teams being completely unrecog- nisable. The Old Boys with a much heavier pack were abie to dominate the forward play, Dut whole- hearted effort by the School pack kept them in check. The Old Boys scored twice in the first half, one being a pushover try. The School nearly scored when, after a good handling movement with a very slippery ball, Goodarzi just failed to gather Baker's final pass a few yards short of the line. The O.E’s scored further tries through Loxham after intelligent play by Lunn, another pushover try, and finally a try by Berry who picked up a loose ball at speed and plunged over. In spite of the atrocious con- ditions it was a keenly contested game, which was enjoyed by all. H.R.14 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No. 299May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 15 2nd XV A disappointing season with a glorious finish. We should have won mare matches; and the reasons why we did not are varied and obscure. The team suffered its normal bout of losses of good players to the Ist XV—fated inevitably! We said goodbye fairly speedily to Bratby and Arblaster—both of whom improved very rapidly over their short stay. Sibley also departed and soon justified his removal to the Ist XV. However, this was no real justification for our losses: if the team had played with the skill and the fire that they displayed in the Merchant Taylors’ match, they might well have won all their matches . . . The potential was always there but was not exploited until latterly. The first match against Rydal was a scrappy game: most of the ideas that had been thought out beforehand and practised were forgotten; the forwards lost their power because they were playing more as individuals rather than as a pack, and the scrumt in the second half had lost their snap; the threequarters failed to make their breaks, and the passing was weak: a disappointing game that couid easily have been won However, many of these faults in the forwards were rectified at Wallasey, and though we lost by points to’ three—the pack was beginning to play as a unit. What we lacked was any aggression and penetration in the centres. The tale was the same against Conway, where we drew: confidence was lacking, but it was regained slightly with the win over Liverpool College. ‘The match against Whitchurch (lost 8-3) again was a match which should have been won: there was a lack of fight in the forwards and accuracy of handling in the threequarters. However, the next link in the erratic and unforeseeable chain was Shrewsbury Colts (won 8-3)—won because the forwards fed the threequarters regularly, and the thteequarters began to gain some confidence by digging them- selves out of the rut of defensive play. The Birkenhead match was lost (3-14) because of bad play in the centres—where the ball was intercepted by the other side, and taken over the line, much to the chagrin of the forwards. Having been eleven points down in the first five minutes, the side never really became settled again. ‘Asa whole, however, the Wrekin match was good, the play was spirited and lively, and there were some goad movements—though as ever the team only played really well in defence. The set scrums and line-outs were especially creditable, the strength of the forwards falling between Horspool, Cutting, Woodward (all three of whom have played especially hard throughout the term) Andrews, Parry and Deakin. The threequarters again lacked any conscious joint movements and cohesion, and the tackling was bad. However, from the convincing win over Baschurch (24-6), the team did not look back, and played with ‘the skill and zest which should have appeared much earlier. They drew (13-13) with Lindistarne—a potentially superior side—and won a handsome and well-deserved victory over Merchant Taylors'—the greatest rivals—for the second year in succession. ‘A disappointing season—because of what could have happened. PRM. Resuts v. Rydal Home Drew 3-3 v. Wallasey » Away Lost 3-6 ». Conway <. Home Drew 3-3 ». Liverpool v. Home Won 30 ». Whitchurch ... Away Lost 3-18 ¥. Shrewsbury Colts... ... Away Won 8 3 ¥. Birkenhead So Away Lost 314 vy. Wrekin Home Lost 0-3 y. Baschurch Away Won 24- 6 v. Lindisfarne ' Home Drew 13-13 y. Merchant Taylors’ Home Won 9 5 Played 11 Won4 Drew3 Lost 4_—Points For 72, against 7416 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No. 299 Colts Any team is as good as its record, and on this the Colts must only rate as an average side. However, the pack of forwards was a match for its opponents, save Rydal, and the skill of White- the hooker, was of an extremely high standard. Indeed, his hooking against the head meant that the outsides often had more of the ball than their opponents, but they used it to less advantage. Lack of confidence mid-field led to too many abortive movements, and next term a more aggressive attitude could lead to many more victories. Thrust there was on the left wing from R. F. Taylor, and an occasional burst from J. M. Hall, but too often centres went inside their men to isolate themselves from their owe threequarters and run into the covering defence. We hope the side learned their lesson watching Cambridge do the same ‘on December 8th! The most improved player on the side was Stamp, who began to mix an aggressive attitude with more skilful play and so evolve into a player of higher calibre than most of his age. J. H. Clay, the captain, played soundly and jumped well, and it is owing to him that the spirit in the side has been so good. A captain can so easily transform a side, and Clay has begun to learn the art the right way. Pring has been prominent whenever he applied his mind to the task, often well supported by Parker, Palmer and Excell, ‘Next term, when Bayliss moves the ball a little more quickly from the base of the scrum, and Bunting has more confidence in dominating the game from My-half, we may see many more victories than defeats. We thank Mr. Greenslade for the many hours he has spent with us, both coaching and travelling far afield to other schools. Resutts v. Rydal School 5 Lost 6-12 v. Wallasey G.S. - Won 15-0 v H.M.S. Conway... Won 6-3 v. Liverpool College -.. Won 16-3 v. Rydal School os... Lost 3-16 v. Shrewsbury Colts... Won 16-3 v. Birkenhead School . Lost 11-13 v. Denstone College 1)... Lost 3-11 v. Wrekin College Won 9-8 v. Merchant Taylor's o Lost 5-12 v. King Edward's, Birmingham Won 9-6 Under 15 Played | Won9 Lost 3 ‘A successful and interesting beginning to the season and, we hope, to the moulding of a first class Ist XV ina few years, Competition was always strong for the fifteen places, producing an all round determination which developed into good aggressive rugby by the end of term. There is great potential in the side and they have learnt much in terms of skill and especially the will to win, and not necessarily at all costs! ‘The forwards took a little more time to settle down than was hoped: several changes in position early on in the season may have contributed to this. There was a tendency for them to play as a bunch of individuals, each considering himself indispensable, and reluctant to accept orders. Stuart always played well at wing forward by tackling hard but often high, but nevertheless showing an intelligent approach to the game, Yoxall improved considerably as hooker and showed an equal amount of aggressiveness, but perhaps a little more controlled than Wallace, who always gave as good as he got, if not better, when he arrived on the scene. Campbell, a reliable player at prop, who also played well in the loose, unfortunately dislocated and broke a thumb in the Wrekin match, after ten minutes of play. We were unlucky to lose this game with fourteen players, in the closing seconds, by a penalty under the posts. ‘Thomas the captain, tore a ligament in his knee before the first match and, before he had fully recovered, broke a rib in a practice game and was off for the rest of the term. Stokes, therefore, took over the captaincy for most of the games, and always played well in defence and attack, often proving to0 good for his opposite numbers. These two should be able to dominate most of the threequarter lay in future, provided the ball comes out fast enough.May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 17 We lost to Rydal through an unlucky bounce in wet conditions, but certainly did not deserve to lose to Birkenhead by 25 points to nil. This came about through over-confidence after the previous four matches in which over 100 points were scored against weak opposition. The last game, against Merchant Taylors’, typified the general mode of play for the term. At half time the score was 10-3 in our favour, as a result of two break-away tries Irom our 25, where most of the play had been. The team was highly confident and seconds after play was resumed, Merchant ‘Taylors’ scored under the posts to make it 10-8. Still no real danger was sensed, and still most of the play was in our own half, which soon resulted in another score against us. The determination and fire which resulted was a joy to see and no doubt to participate in: tackles were hard, tempers were high and the only thing to suffer was skill on both sides, but perhaps ours suffered less, and we eventually won 15-11. A creditable performance with two of the best players (Campbell and Thomas) unable to play because of injury—but how nearly it ended in defeat because of over-confidence. When will they learn? BVH. Resutts ¥. Cotton See Won 14 9 v. Rydal FO RL Lost 0 5 v. Wallasey GS. - + oe Won 5-3 v. Conway . ~ Won 22-11 v. Cloverly Hall Ist...) Won 19- 0 ¥. Whitchurch U16 = Won 25-0 v. Ruthin a 2 Won 35-0 y. Birkenhead --. |. 5 Lost 20-25 v.Denstone Won “8 3 v Wrekin + i Lost 3 6 v. Adams GS. U 16 mL Won 14 0 ¥. Merchant Taylors’ ; Won 15-11 Under 14 ‘The season started with great enthusiasm and promise. We had the making of a light but useful pack (with Laing and Disbury from last year's team), a good pair of halves, but no threequarters with any penetration. The conversion of Gregory from prop forward to centre threequarter seemed the answer, for he is a powerful and determined runner, if not a skilful footballer: Our first match against Liverpool College was an exciting one which we just won. This was a most encouraging start to the season for the Liverpool side had previously carried all before them. Against Rydal we were leading 5-0 and playing really well when disaster struck. Gregory broke a leg. and was out of action for the rest of the term. This piece of bad luck affected the rest of the team, and in the following matches against Cloverly Hall and Wrekin there was no penetration outside the scrum and we simply could not score. The strength of the scrum lay in the front row where Laing (who captained the side admirably) Disbury and Perkins were always in the thick of things, and were usually too much for their opposite numbers. Chalmers is a strong tackling scrum half with a good but laboured pass. Hurst at outside half is an exciting prospect. He is a beautifully balanced runner, and extraordinarily tricky, mainly because of his lack of inches! At full back Smail suddenly discovered that he could tackle. He is a very useful place kicker from short distances. The threequarter line, after Gregory's injury, lacked speed and would not tackle. Thomas (iv) and Patterson are both competent footballers, but must both learn to fall and tackle. Indeed the general standard of hard, low tackling was unsatisfactory. For next term we hope to be able to field a full and fit team. When we do, opponents jook. out! Resutts ¥. Liverpool College Co Won 14-11 v. Rydal School...) Lost SIL v. Cloverly Hall DONT Lost 619 v. Wrekin College 2... Lost 0-14 v. Lindisfarne Won °31- 6 . Laing (capt.), Disbury, Perkins, Mitchell, Etheridge, Groom, Rykens, Lingard, Chalmers, Hurst, Patterson, Done, Gregory, Thomas (iv), Mellveen, and Smail. MSThe Inspecting Officer with the Signals Section (hy courtesy of the Shropshire Journal}May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 19 C.C.F. The results of the Army Proficiency Certificate examination held this term were outstandingly good, eleven credits being obtained out of an entry of 50 cadets. This is a reflection of the new organisation in which only volunteers are accepted, In order to reduce our numbers to the permitted figure many boys have transferred to other organisations; consequently it has not been pos le to run the Band this term, and we took no part in the Remembrance Day service in Ellesmere town. A wreath was laid during our own service at College by the C.S.M. ‘Nesscliffe W.E.T.C. was used for a week-end training exercise, mainly for the recruit platoon. Apart from the odd boy with a few bruises, they seemed to enjoy it! The Royal Artillery Cadre spent 24 hours visiting Sennybridge Range in order to fire the 25- pounders on which they had been trained at Park Hall. We are very grateful to Major Sweet for making this possible, and hope to be able to arrange a similar visit in the future. EDS. Ellesmere College Scout Group The Scouts arrived back this term to find to their delight the long sought-after headquarters for the Group had been built during the summer holidays. In the past at Ellesmere, scouters have struggled to keep scouting alive against unbearable odds and in the most uncongenial and difficult conditions, ‘Thirty years ago the Gymnasium was used mainly for scouting with the small rooms for stores, and this provided reasonable accommodation. The authorities in the intervening period moved the Group from one unsuitable resting place to another yet worse until we rested in dampest, deepest oblivion, canvas perishing, stores rotting and rusting in a leaking, draughty corner of the property of H.M. Forces. Nevertheless we are most grateful to the C.C.F. for kindly sheltering our camping gear when nowhere else was available and scout meetings where held in classrooms. ‘Our home is now a large new pine-wood hut at the edge of the top golf course near the water tower. The Group undertook. the excavation of the site last summer term, and the College have most generously provided the headquarters at a cost of just over a thousand pounds. There is a large hall for troop meetings where patrol corners are being made and the wooden floor oscillates with many frequencies as fifty Boy Scouts rampage around on Tuesday afternoons. The walls are decorated with photographs and trophies of scout events and functions and there are alsa large scale maps of Snowdonia and other areas to which Senior Scouts have had expeditions. Light-weight camping and hiking clothing and equipment for over forty Senior Scouts together with the normal scout stores are kept in a small room. Inspired by the Norwegian homesteads seen last summer on the Senior Scout Camp in Scandinavia, the scouts have treated the exterior so that the wood retains its natural light appearance. Although the building is already in frequent use, the scouters have several plans for completing its transformation to a scout headquarters before it is officially opened. ‘We have re-registered the Group title with the Boy Scouts Association te conform with the name ‘of the school and are now to be known as Ellesmere College (St. Oswald’s School, Ellesmere) Scout Group. Permission has been obtained from the Headmaster as sponsor, the District Commissione? Mr. Pugh, the County Commissioner The Earl of Powis and H.Q. in London for the adoption of a Group emblem. So many formalities have to be observed because the authority that the Scout Move- ment operates and functions under is its Royal Chatter, and no addition to uniform can be made without this procedure. Our scarves are now yellow bordered in pucple with St. Oswald's black raven and gold ring embroidered on the point. Senior Scouts The Troop has had a most active term, and as the numbers are so large, the patrol leaders have not had an easy task. Whewell was appointed Troop Leader, Nagele Patrol Leader of Mitchell Patrol, whilst Stuttard continued to lead Mallory and Robinson, Gibson Patrol. We have supplied the ‘agual quota of instructors to the Boy Scout Troop and the Shell Training Unit for the Bronze Award of the Duke of Edinburgh.May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 21 ‘Two teams were entered for the Shropshire Senior Scouts Banner Competition held at Comber- mere near Whitchurch. Full us¢ was made of this beautiful scout camp site and besides initiative incidents, each team had to build sixty-foot long piers and rafts on the mere. Our teams were placed fifth and Sixth whilst the SSL suffered in silence, having been invited by the Commissioners to “sit in” as observer on the judging! ‘The expedition this term was held in England for the first time since we went on expeditions. ‘On previous occasions we have trod the road to Wales, but this time Senior Scouts forced their way through the Wrekin’s forest fleece to the summit at midnight, after hearing some of Hous- man’s stanzas of “A Shropshire Lad” read round the embers of a camp fire. As the beacon light flashed over Salop and the shires, the new Senior Scouts were invested and re-affirmed their Scout promise on the troop flag. Previously, during the afternoon the scouts had cycled from College, exploring the ruins of Uriconium and the fine portico of Attingham Patk or the remains of St. Hilderburgha’s Abbey en route. We cooked dehydrated curries and spaghetti bolognaise with ‘Yarying success and camped at the Shropshire Scout Site on The Wrekin's slopes. On the Sunday, the Rev. J. G. Canham celebrated Holy Communion in the woodland chapel there, and we were very pleased that he came out with ws on this expedition and has offered his support for future activities. ‘The week-end closed with a circuit of incidents based on First Class with a fabulous prize for the winners—the hub cap off the SSL’s old Riley. A Forester Badge course has been run throughout the term and has included visits to plantations and nurseries of the Forestry Commission. Projects have been completed on a number of unusual trees and A. D. Wilcock produced the best one. There were twenty-two scouts taking this course which was run by the A.S.S.L., and fifteen of them were awarded the badge. Other Seniors have learned basic pioneering skills and built a rack for storing our spars and other equipment at the back of the hut. The troop has re-combined for the second half of each Tuesday meeting, and the scouts have learned how to abseil, balance on exposed heights, climb topes with prussik knots, commando and monkey crawl, make and use rope ladders, swing across ravines and scale high walls efficiently. All these activities were combined into an Assault Course which the Troop romped over at the end of term. On the Scout Field Day, November 25th, the older Seniors tried their hand at “Orienteering”. This is the national sport of Sweden and involves crossing open country with map and Silva compass, reporting at various checkpoints en route indicated by bearing and grid reference. P.2nd(S) Davidson and Whitehead proved themselves most expert, traversing the whole range of Llantisilio Mountain to the edge of the Eglwyseg Mountain in five hours, whilst others were singularly inefficient. In the afternoon we combined with the Boy Scouts for a Wide Game in the Valley of World's End. ‘On December Sth and 6th, PL(S)s Nagele, Robinson 2 and Stuttard and P.2nd(5) Davidson who had gained their Queen’s Scout badges last summer, attended a reception given at the Mansion House London by the Chief Scout, Sir Charles Maclean’ of Duart, Bart., J.P., who presented them with their Royal Certificates. They also attended a special service for Queen's Scouts at All Hollows- by-the-Tower. Various activities proposed for the Christmas and Easter Holidays have teceived, alas, but little support as the typical Ellesmerian Scout prefers home comforts rather than rock-climbing in Snow- donia, sailing on the Broads or even a camp with the Girl Guides! However, we have planned an exciting adventure for the Summer Holidays when fifteen of us will be flying to Gibraltar, sailing to Tangiers, then south through Fez to Marrakesh, to explore the High Atlas Mountains off Morocco. SH, SSL. Boy Scouts We have been able for the first time to play indoor games in out own hut. It was built during the summer holidays, and when we returned, we were able to paint it with protective paint. Lighting and heating have to be installed. ‘The patrols each have a patrol corner, where they keep all their possessions, such as compasses and maps; and a notice board for scouting hints. Many games and competitions took place during the term, and the winning patrol was the Wolves with 27 points. The Owls were second with 25 points. The prizes were awarded on the last Tuesday of term.22 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No, 299 ‘The term has been a successful one, in which we managed to have a successful “Field Day”. We must thank the Senior Scout Instructors, N. S. Jones, H. V. S. Cornwall, I. A. Turner and G. J. Davies, for their help and instruction during the term. The patrol leaders and patrol seconds were: R. S. H. Etheridge (troop leader), R. A. Smail and W. H. H. Whitley (Peewits), N. J. Pegrum and I. D. Dain (Owls), J. Stevens and A. P. M.De Ritter (Wolves), C. G. Whewell and P. J. Coleman (Panthers), J. E. Taytor and A. St.L. Kyrke-Smith (Tigers). G. Ward and P. R. Beaumont (Falcons). 1 should Jike to thank everybody who helped to make this term’s scouting a success, and I look forward to more next term. RSHE.,, T/L. Seven Club ‘There were six new members this term: J. R. Wake, J. R. Cave-Rogers, D. J. Hall, D. A. Lucas, R, E. Taylor, C. T. R. Hayward. There were four meetings this term. Mr. Whitehouse, an ex-member of the club, gave an account of his journey to the United States in the first meeting. The second paper comprised “Glances at Persia”, given by A. H. Radiy. J. R. Cave-Rogers gave a paper on “Fhe Psychological interpretation of Dreams” in the third meeting. D. A. Lucas gave the fourth and last paper of the term, which was entitled “Mass Motivation in British Advertising”. AHR. The Ellesmerian Loree President G._B. Fackson, Esq. Vice-President = J.R, Wake Honorary Secretary D. J. Hall Assistant Secretary and Treasurer... D. J. Swinn Members of the Committee J. R, Cave-Rogers, D. B. Howell, A. H. Radjy, R. 8 Owen This term has been an eventful one for the Society with meetings on all Saturday evenings not involved in Subscription Concerts or the School Play. The Christmas session opened with the election of Officers and the President’s short address on ‘September 19th. ‘The following Saturday there was a debate with the motion “In the opinion of this House there are crimes worse than murder.” This motion was skilfully proposed by J. R. Cave-Rogers and A. H. Radjy, and was opposed by D. J. Gittins and C. G. Cutting. The motion was carried by 98 votes to 25. ‘One of the highlights of the Society's activities this session was undoubtedly the open elections meeting on Saturday, 10th October. This was a great success and the credit goes to the four ‘can: dates” who stated so admirably their reasons why they should be elected into Parliament. On election day itself the votes came in force and the Conservatives had an overwhelming victory. There were two visiting speakers: the Revd. R. J. Lumley who spoke on his journey to the Bible Lands, and Mr. Dudley Stevens who gave a lecture entitled “Climbing in the Julian Alps”. These lectures took place on 3rd October and 24th October respectively, and were both thoroughly appre- ciated by the Society. ‘On November 7th Mr. Radjy organised the music and drama evening. He talked in some detail about the life of the great Persian poet, musician and painter, Omar Khayyam. This meeting was concluded with a short talk on Tchaikowsky by Mr. Ludlow with special reference to his 1812 Overture. ‘The meeting of 21st November was arranged by Mr. Owen. Mr. Cave-Rogers first gave a talk on firearms, and the simple methods available for measuring the velocity of a bullet. Mr. Griffiths then spoke to the Society about the effects and dangers of "Purple Hearts”. The meeting finished with two films. ‘The play “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde was read by the Society on 7th December. The Society's activities finished with a fitm called “The Volcano”, which was well received by the audience. ‘The Society then adjourned until January, 1965, DJ.H.May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 23 The Thespians Society ‘The Society's constitution was amended this term to allow the election of 12 new members, bringing the numbers of the present Society to 15. This measure was adopted to ensure that a suffi cient namber of members could attend each play reading. The new members were: C. G. Cutting, F. G. Denman, D. 8. W. Howell, P. J. Hodgkinson, P. N. M. Laing, I. B. Lever, P. C. R. Lewis, J. H. Parry, M. J. Patterson, D. S. Swinn, A. S. Wain and R. T. H. Williams. ‘The Society first read T. 'S. Eliot’s “The Family Reunion”, which the President believed was the most advanced play, dramatically, that the Society had ever read. The second play, read later in the term, was Oscar Wilde’s brilliant but dated comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” last read by the Society in 1961. This play was subsequently read aloud, with great success, to the “Ellesmerian Society”. We are grateful to the Housekeeper for providing refreshments, and to the President and. Vice-President for their hospitality. Sailing Club ‘The Michaelmas term in the Club is always uneventful. There was a little saifing earlier on in the term until the Club closed on {st November. The three boats are now in the College, where they will remain until next summer, Work has continued on Fridays on the new G.P. in the workshop, and thanks must be given to Mr. Hony for his continued help and advice, and also to those who have worked on it. ‘Next summer we look forward with confidence to much racing and more fixtures with better results. Our membership has risen to 64. DIG. The Farmers’ Club Chairman... os A. S. Wain Secretary 2... AG, Dakin “Assistant Secretary ' R. L. Parry Committee . es HL. Taylor, G. J. Davies, and D. W. R. Stuttard We began this term with a General Meeting, where all the new members were welcomed, and the term’s programme outlined. This was followed by an illustrated lecture, by Mr. Casewell, from Wellington, on his recent trip to Russia. The film showed the techniques of Russian co-operative farming, and some of the huge machinery which they used, besides giving us an insight into the Russian way of life. ‘The remainder of the term’s programme consisted of an illustrated lecture, by Mr. Allan, from British Oil and Cake Mills, on the manufacture of “Feeding Stuffs”. He gave us a clear and concise Picture of the manufacture of several different foods, and the care that had to be taken in the processing of them. This was followed by a film. The tetm ended with a very enjoyable outing to Allscott Sugar Beet Factory at Wellington. I should like to end by thanking the projectionists for their willing co-operation, and the members for their general support. ACD. The Meteorological Society The members led by J. R. Russell and J. G. M. Stevens, and assisted by N. W. S. Jones, M. D. A. Dawe and J. P. Baker, contrive to transmit daily weather records to H.Q., Dunstable, and to many schools. We receive daily the forecast from Portpatrick Radio Station, and we post this report each day on our new large board. The weather, until December, ‘was remarkable for its warmth and brilliant sunshine and an extraordinary low rainfall. September and October were outstandingly dry, and less then two inches of rainfall were recorded in these months. In November there was some fog, but mostly it was clear24 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No. 299 and dry and the nights were cool; the lowest ground temperature was 9 degrees, and this figure was reached in early December. The depression of the last week-end of term brought heavy rain—the total for the month, however, was only about three inches. Some light snow fell just after Christmas, and fairly heavy frost, up to'16 degrees air frost occurred at the end of the month. ‘The new notice board gives us more opportunity of displaying features of meteorological interest, and the School is studying these notices and pictures with increasing interest. Maximum temperature 73° 24th September Minimum temperature 16° 29th December Maximum wind force 10 Lowest pressure 28.54 inches; 966 millibars Highest rainfall 1.27 inches 13th December J.G.M.S. The Printing Society This term, the Club has seen many changes, We have made many new modifications and length- ened the clubroom. To do this we removed a partition separating the Club from a storeroom, removed the junk from inside the storeroom, and moved a machine farther back, giving us much more room. We also spent a very large sum of money on a complete set of new print; the old print was almost fifty years old, and third or fourth hand. Since these changes have been established, we have taken many more orders, and the Club has run much more smoothly. Unfortunately, 2t the beginning of term we lost two useful members: the two Achesons. In their place we have taken two new members: J. S. Openshaw and T. S. Mosedale who have both put in some useful work this term already. ‘We have now abolished the old-fashioned title “Head of the Printing Club” and instead we have formed a committee of three senior members. P. J. Coleman, Hon. Secretary, M. J. Hardern, Hon. ‘Treasurer, D. A. Clarke; other members: J. K. Simmons, J. 8. Openshaw, T. S. Mosedale, ‘Next term we hope to take two more members. The Club thanks Mr. Brown for his useful work and the interest he has shown this term. P.J.C. Canoe Club Work continues apace on the Stables by Long Tunnel, now generally known as the Canoe Hut. ‘The roof is nearly finished and drains have been laid. One or two people have put in quite an amount of time at the Canal site, shaming others. A party of 15 went over to Llangolfen by car and mini-bus on 15th November to watch an impor- tant Slalom competition organised by Manchester Canoe Club. Packed lunches were taken, and with the sun shining, the scenery magnificent and the water tumbling white down the difficult course, it was an experience not to be missed, We contacted Mr, Whewell, who was officiating, and he fille details of the meet for us. After plenty of thrills and spills, and inspection of the latest fibre-glass slalom boats, we drove back to College in the fading sunlight, thinking what a thoroughly enjoyable outing it had been, A Moonraker Class 3 fibre-glass-hulled boat has been ordered for next term, when it is hoped those interested will use it for racing practice. HPT. Chequered Flag Club More and more people continue to show interest in the Club. We were encouraged by the flood of support when it was announced that we intended to build something of our own next term. Plans for a dragster have been sent to us; we have considered the possibility of building a kart; and, finally, ‘we have considered having our own driving-instruction car—as so many schools do nowadays,May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 25 At the beginning of term we took another party to Oulton Park. This time the meeting was the “Gold Cup” race for Formula two cars, the largest event that the Chub has so far attended. The winner was Jack Brabham after a race-long duel with Jim Clark. However, Jim triumphed in the Saloon event, and the Scottish star Jackie Stewart won the Formula three event. The Club had two film shows during the term in which “Coupe des Alpes” (surely the best rally film ever made?), “Tribute to Stirling Moss”, and “The Ragged Edge”, among others were shown. We also had an enjoyable outing to Vauxhall Motors at Elsmere Port, the assembly H.Q. for Viva engines. No car bodies were being assembled in this works as yet, these being brought from Luton, but much of the factory is still under construction. Finally, the Club held a quiz which was unfortunately heavily undersubscribed. No more quizzes in the future! RS.O. Clarendon Society This term the Society met on four occasions. The first meeting was on Sunday Sth October, when two papers were read. The first was by J. P. Wibberly on “Hicoshima” and the question of whether or not America should have dropped the two atomic bombs on Japan; and the second was the President's Smith memorial essay on “German Militarism”. ‘The second meeting took place on Sunday, 18th October. Simmons read @ paper on “A Welsh Chieftain”, which was about Hywel the Good, and Walker read a paper on “Communism and its development”. In the third meeting on Sunday, 8th November, the Society held a play reading of John Osborne's “Luther”, and this both profound ‘and witty play was well received. ‘The final meeting of the term was held on Tuesday, 24th November, at which one of the scientists, Mr. J. H. Parry, read a paper on the rather unhistorical topic of “The world situation in twenty years”. This was an interesting question which produced seme lively arguing and conversation. Mr. Cope then read a paper on “The Inevitability of the American War of Independence”. ‘Thanks are due to the Third Member for the refreshments throughout the term. M.LP., Sec. The Election As always the School carried out a mock election at the same time as the General Election. Each candidate had to produce eight sponsors and leave a deposit of five shillings with the retwtaing officer, J.R, Wake. The nomination day was Monday, Sth October. After many discussions and sways in opinions which were interchanged in the corridors and ante-chambers of Ellesmere College, the following candidates were finally nominated for the General Election in the Constituency of Ellesmere College: P. J. Andrews (Liberal); D. Evans (Welsh Nationalist), A. H. Jeffreys (Conservative); A. H. Radiy (Labour). Each candidate put up notices in various parts of the Schoal; each notice urged the voters to do the only right thing, but this unfortunately—or perhaps fortunately—turned out to consist of four entirely different choices. The voters, of course, rose to the occasion and defaced all the notices, some more than others. On the following Saturday all candidates assembled in Big School, and in turn told their audience “why my party is right and they are wrong”. Andrews gave ‘4 well-prepared, compelling speech, but he was confronted with some difficult questions afterwards. Evans appealed to voters’ patriotism, apparently assuming them all to be Welsh. Jeffreys found himself to be the most popular candidate, and hence told his listeners of his party’s success so far and their plans on major issues; he spoke very well, but could not answer a question which was afterwards put to him by the Headmaster; he very generously offered the privilege of replying to his ‘opponent, the Labour candidate, but his generosity was refused by the Headmaster. When A. H. Radjy tose from his chair to speak, the audience expressed a mixed feeling for the first time. He argued that the Conservatives had not been good enough and that modernisation was necessary. More than half the questions were directed at Radiy, who did his best to satisfy the questioners but did not succeed well, so far as can be judged from the final votes. Polling took place on the following Thurday, As was expected, the Conservative candidate H. Jeffreys retained the seat by a majority of some two hundred votes, He thanked the constituency in the evening and promised them to do his utmost to put into effect what he had promised to doi he was cheered and thanked by the whole constituency who were all present. AHR26 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No. 299 Salvete Lambart: P. R. S. Hancock, (Boxgrove School, Guildford); P. B. J. Hutchinson, (Mowden School, Hove); R. J. Wynne (Packwood Haugh, Ruyton XI Towns), R. A. Smaif (Brocksford Hall, Doveridge, Derby); G. R. Thomas (Cathedral School, Llandaff); W. F. S. Thomas (City Gram: mar School, Chester); C. R. Thomas (Monkton House, Cardiff); "A. St-L, Kyrke-Smith, (St. Michael's College, Tenbury); B. W. Annandale, (Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury); R. E. Hurford (Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury); I. G. Collins, (Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury); W. G. R. James (Ysgol Abermad, Aberystwyth); G. T. Simms (York House, Rickmansworth); S. M. D'Arcy (Boxgrove School, Guildford); 'F. 'P-C. Lee (Kingsway Day College, London); D. N. Lee (Pershore House, Prenton); T. Foster (Lapley Grange, Glandyfi, Machynlleth); L. H. Phillips (DeCarteret College, Mandeville, Jamaica); Meynell: P. A. R. Rykens (The Old Ride, Bradford-on-Avon); C. D. Lingard (Heronwater School, Colwyn Bay); A, P. Chalmers (Holmleigh School, Sandbach); R. H. Mellveen (King’s School, Gloucester); R. B. Gregory (Hampton House School, Tarporley); Talbot: T. D, Edwards (Kingsland Grange, Shrewsbury); G. D. Perkins (St. Andrew's School, Pangbourne); R. E. L. Taylor (St. George's School, Newport, R.L., U.S.A.) Wakeman: 1. Hekmatpanah (Bramdean School, Exeter); Woodard: N. ‘A. Radjy GJahan-Tarbiat School, Teheran, Persia); P. R. Brisbourne (Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury). Valete Meynell: A. L. Fraser; R. F. Goodall, G. Ward. Wakeman: A.J, Bradbury, P. A. Cookson, J. C. R. Lancaster. Talbot: C. D. Garside. Woodard: A. H. Radjy, D. A. Lucas, R. Turner, J. A. Bednall, G. J. T. Powell, F. J. A. Morgan, IR. De Meo. Acknowledgements ‘We acknowledge the receipt of the following: The Bloxhamist. The Moreton Hall Magazine, The Salopian, The Wycliffe Star, The Gresham School Magazine (2), The Ardingly Annals, The Wrekinian, The Novaportan, The Oswescrian' The King Edward's School Chronicle, The King's School Magazine, The Icenian, The Hurst-Johnian, The Worksopian, The Liverpool College Magazine, The TreArddur House Magazine, The Gordonstoun Record, The Wellingburian, The Angle, The Denstonian, The ‘St. Bee's School Magazine, The Llandavian, The Caldeian.May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 27 EASTER TERM House Notes LAMBERT EASTER 1965 Housemaster V. H. Howard, Esq. House Tutor ... se .. JM. Scorer, Esq. Captain of House : . D.J. Hall (Prefect of Chapel) School Prefect . . P. RL, Cooper House Prefects D. J. Gittins, P. J. Hodgkinson, A. H. Jeffreys, M. J. Patterson Captain of Juniors a J, R. Grundy Senior House Colours : V. H. Howard, Esq., P. R. L. Cooper During the course of this term members of Lambart have for the second time been prominent in each of the many School activities. Each event in which the House has taken part has been followed with tremendous spirit, which has, in many cases, brought success. In the Ruger House Matches the Seniors, in spite of their good performance, lost to alt- conquering Talbot; the Juniors, unfortunately, met the same fate, but again they showed their abilities on the field. In Squash we met our greatest success with both our Senior team (D. J. Gittins, A. H. Jeffreys and R. W. Walker) and our Junior team (A. G. Smith, P. H. Patterson and 3. H. Lomas) each winning the Cup. We congratulate them on their success, for they put in much practice to attain it. We came a close second in the Instrumental Cup, for which again much practice had been done and much support was given. AS this issue goes to press, neither the Steeplechase nor the Inter-House Seven-a-Side Rugger Competition has taken place, but, needless to say, we hope for success in both these fields, despite much illness. Easter terms are not usually the most exciting of terms, but this one has been an exception, for during it we have acquired new “horse-boxes,” a sew billiard table, and a new radio, all of which have been used sensibly and enjoyed by everyone. “The Hobbies’ Room also has sprung into life his term, in that it has been repainted and frequented more often. ‘At the end of this term E. R. Andrews and J. H. Heggie are leaving us, both of whom have supported the House in every way. We naturally wish them all the best, and hope that they are successful in their careers, M. D. A. Dawe. MEYNELL Housemaster F. EB. Sutterby, Esq. House Tutor... J.P, Green, Esa. Captain of House : J. R, Cave-Rogers Vice-Captain of House “ROE. Davies House Prefects SRLS. Owen, J. H. Parry, A. S. Wain, R. I. Cope, R.G. Crossman Senior House Colours R. S. Owen, J. H. Parry, A. S. Wain Junior House Colours s) JH. Smale (ii), R. C. Thomas (ii), I. Yoxall (ii) Captain of Juniors... . J. Hammerton This term, too, has been an eventful one for most members of the House. Our Junior Rugby “A” Seven, captained by S. Pring, won the Junior Seven-a-Side Cup. The Senior Rugby XV, captained by J. H. Parry, who must be congratulated on being awarded Ist XV Colours, played a courageous game in the finals against the Blues, who also defeated them in the finals of the Senior Seven-a-Side.28 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI, No. 299 We also were fated to be second in both Senior and Junior Cross-Country races, after being fourth last year. S, Arblaster came second in the Senior Cross-Country, and B. V. F. L. Smith came third in the Juniors, We also participated with spirit, if not skill, in the House Squash, House Instrumental and the new House Hockey Competition. ‘The most significant landmark of the term was the move into the New Study Wing. Those members of the House who occupy “horse-boxes” have approached the Study Dayroom with a sensible attitude, and an excellent working atmosphere has been ensured at all times of the day. We hope this will bring good results in July. R. S. Owen, J. H. Parry and A. S. Wain have been awarded Senior House Colours, and J. F. Smale, R. C. Thomas and I. Yoxait their Junior House Colours. R. E. Davies must be congratulated ‘on being the School Captain of Running. R. H. Wituiams. TALBOT Housemaster seve WAS Stewart, Esq. House Tutor E, D. Sidebottom, Esq. Captain of House (School Prefect)... G. P. Cowell House Prefects. 1...» D. B. W. Howell, P. T. Soskin, P, F. Bamford, F. G. Denman, D. W. R. Stuttard, C. G. Cutting, R. E. L. Taylor M. D. G. Robinson Captain of Junior Dormitory Senior House Colours - G. P, Cowell, D. W. Howell, P. T. Soskin, P. F. Bamford, P. J. Nagele, D. W. R. Stuttard Junior House Colours... R. I. Stuart, 8. G. Stokes This year the House is proud of having the greatest number of Sixth Formers in the School, and we are sure that they antd the “O” level candidates will do well in their examinations, aided by the extea working facilities of the new Study Wing, which we are finding a great success. This Lent Term, as usual, has been heavily laden with sporting activities, and for the second year running we reached the final round of the Senior House Rugger matches. Although for this match P. T. Soskin, who must be congratulated on obtaining First XV Colours, was unable to play owing to injury, we still had three other Full First XV Colours : G. P. Cowell (Captain), P. F. Bamford (Vice- Captain) and P. J. Nagele, and although we thus looked a strong team on paper, Meynell put up an extremely good fight and did well to keep the score down to 11-0. We should like to congratulate the Junior team on its tremendous efforts, and we are sure it will produce some excellent rugger players in the future. This term also House Hockey Matches were resumed after a lapse of many years, and although the House was rather lacking in hockey players, we managed to produce 2 team (Consisting mainly of Tugger players) which was able, wit a litle practice, to put up a good, but not quite good enough, display against Wakeman. ‘Afier last term’s success in retaining the Vocal Music Cup, we only managed to gain third position in the Instrumental Competition, but many thanks are due to all concerned, especially to F. G. Denman and C. F. Lewis, for their success and all the hard work they put into its production. The House Squash finals this term were rather disappointing, but our players had az excellent semi-final round, and we thank them, and especially D. B. W. Howel, for their effort and spiri We wish all those representing the House in the Seven-a-Side Rugger Competition the best of luck and we hope they wilt produce the same high standard as shown in Senior Rugger. We should also like to wish our Steeplechase teams every success, and we hope their training under D. W. R. Stuttard will stand them in good stead. We wish those from the House who are playing in the Richmond Sevens the best of luck. A. C. GREATBANKS.May, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 29 WOODARD Housemaster ‘House Tutor ... Captain of House Vice-Captain of House House Prefects Captain of Suniors Senior House Colours Junior House Colours . R. Ainscow, Esq. V. Hony, Esq. . A. Edwards N. M. Laing J. Tait, B. Thirsk, B. C. Aukett, N. J. Griffiths J. M, Wallace . A. Edwards, P.N. M. Laing J. M. Wallace, D. M. Griffiths, S. J. M. Laing, C.D. Milne, R. 1. Ambrose ‘This term has not been outstandingly successful, but the Hous¢ has little reason to grumble, and we can look forward to a bright future. Our major victory was in the hockey, which was not altogether unexpected, Woodard having five players in the School First Eleven. The first round against Meynell was won 40, and the final against Wakeman 3-0, goals being scored by B. Thirsk, R. A. Edwards and B. M.T. Reid. As well as the goal scorers, R. G. Heasman and C. J. M. Wallace played well, while 1G. Horspool put up a plucky defence in goal in two open, clean games. Although the Senior Rugger was lost, Woodard put up a fight that surprised a confident Meynell team in the first round. At half-time we were leading 3-0, P. N. M. Laing scoring a storming try following a short penalty. In the second half, however, the superior fitness of the Meynell side began to tell and they eventually won 6-3. The whole team played a keen game, and G. I, Whitehead especially played very well. In the first round of the Junior Rugger, A. C. Stamp led the team to a substantial victory of 12-3 over Meynell Juniors, tries being scored by Stamp, R. I. Ambrose and C. J. M. Wallace. Unfortunately, after @ fine performance in the final, captained ‘by Wallace in Stamp's absence, the Cup was not awarded owing to an infringement of entry regulations by both teams. For the first time for many years, Woodard won the instrumental section of the House Music Competition, for which we owe many thanks to the apparently tireless efforts of A. C. Ludlow and R. H. Gaddum, as well as to all the participants who helped us be the only House to gain over a hundred points. Along with all the other Houses, we moved into our Study Dayroom in the New Wing this term, ‘a move which affords us much-needed silence and working space as well as somewhere to sit and read in peace. The Junior and Senior Dayrooms are now one, and the Prefects’ Corner has been resituated. With the removal of the “horse-boxes” from round the walls, we shalll be able to use our Dayroom entirely as a place for relaxation. J. Tarr. WAKEMAN Housemaster - G. B. Jackson, Esq. House Tutor... 2... B. Hooton, Esq Captain of House B,J. Whewell School Prefect D. J, Swinn ‘House Prefects JOR. Russell, P. C. R. Lewis, N. G. Sibley, L. S. Lougher, J. P. Baker Captain of Juniors... a T. Rs Flood ‘The term has gone very well, and all members of the House have shown great keenness and enthusiasm in the various House activities. The House Rugby was lost to Talbot in both the Senior and Junior matches, but there was a tremendous spirit shown by both players and spectators. Tries were scored in the Senior match by J.P. Baker and in the Junior match by J. H. Clay and D. A. Clark. ‘The House Hockey matches were played this term, and we managed to reach the finals. We lost to the Woodard team, but not without a hard and well-fought struggle.30 THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No. 299 ‘The Squash teams lost in both the Senior and Junior matches. The Seniors fost to Lambart, although M. J. Readwin won his match. Thanks must go to L. S. Lougher and M. D. Willcock for their effort, The Junior team, although beating Woodard in the first round, lost to Lambart in the second. ‘We were not very successful in the Instrumental House Music Competition, mainly because our ensemble was not heard! The Steeplechase is still to be run, but N. G. Sibley and B. J. Whewell must be thanked for their efforts in organising and training the teams. ‘The House Seven-a-Side matches have not as yet been played, but we are sure that those members of the House taking part will do their best. During the term Mr. Jackson and Mr. Hooton produced with the help of the House two one-act plays. Mr. Jackson produced an amusing Welsh play called Birds of a Feather, and Mr. Hooton produced a thriller entitled The Ghost of Jerry Bundler. The two plays were performed on Sunday, 14th February, and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Beer and certain members of the staff. They were a great success, and we must congratulate all who took part and who helped to produce them. Wakeman has contributed £6 to the B.E.L.R.A. Leprosy Fund, and £7 to the Winston Churchill Memorial Fund. Both these contributions were gratefully received. P. J. R. BAKER. The Opening of the New Wing ‘The 6th March was an important day in the history of Ellesmere. The opening of the new Study Wing and Library by the Reverend Professor W. O. Chadwick, D.D., F.B.A., Master of Selwyn College, took place amidst scenes of quiet rejoicings and pride. The ceremony was short and dig- nified, the speeches were brief, brilliant and to the point, and the new rooms received close inspection by many hundreds of visitors, who gave the authorities responsible high praise for the manner in which a very complex problem had been solved. The opportunities for quiet study in “Carryls,” or study rooms, in Vith Form studies and Library are great. But there is a challenge now to every boy: he is very much on his own, and it is not surprising that some Old Boys present, remembering their own lazy days, felt the changes made were revolutionary, exciting and, above all, not what it used to be! Big School and Classroom “prep.” will soon be as forgotten as are the days when all work was done in haif the Dining Hall, or lessons in Big School (eight classes being taken simultaneously, with Art on the dais). Because of the heavy snow which had well nigh isolated the School, it was decided to open the new Wing from within, and not from the wide north entrance to the new Library. Big School was cleared completely of all furniture, and by 5 o'clock it was crowded by five hundred guests and by ail the boys. A procession was formed in Ante School, the Sacristan leading with the staff of S. Oswald, followed by the Provost, the Chaplains, the Captain of School, and Head master, who conducted the Master of Selwyn College, The procession of Librarians, the School Council and Fellows of the Corporation, members of Common Room and School Prefects moved up Big Schoot and stood by the dais as the Provost, Head Master and Professor Chadwick moved on to the dais. ‘They were accompanied by the Captain of School and Prefect of Library. One notable benefactor absent was Sir Offley Wakeman, Custos, who was ill. Amongst the Fellows were the Vice-Provost, the Earl of Cavan, Canon Saunders, Father Peter, C.G.A., and Canon Woodard, grandson of the Founder, who, despite snow and his 84 years, had made the journey from Cambridge to spend the weekend at Ellesmere. Colonel Story, Divisional Bursar, thé Head Master and Second Master of Prestfelde were also in the procession. The Provost spoke briefly and feelingly of the joy it gave him and the School Council to be there that day. He paid tribute to all who had helped to make it possible for Ellesmere to have such a wonderful addition to their buildings, and to judge by the large attendance of visitors present it was clear that they too had appreciated the importance of these new buildings. ‘The Head Master, introducing the Master of Selwyn, said, “It is almost exactly seventy-five years ago to the day that the infant Ellesmere formed its first School Library; in a book case in Ante Hall. ‘Then they had a hundred books, mostly novels, presented by the then Head Master.” He welcomed the guests and especially many Old Boys of the School, and he spoke with warmth and gratitude ofMay, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 33 The civil servants of old imperial China were chosen by examinations; and the civil service of old imperial China was reputed to be the most corrupt, inefficient and bribable of all bureaucracies. In this country we have not wholly escaped the peril of judging a man by the number of examinations he has passed. At least you will not criticise your founders on this score. The Victorians knew, none better, that a man is much more than the amount of knowledge inside him; that a walking encyclo- paedia is not as amusing or instructive as you might predict; that wisdom is not the same as clever- ness; that the State needs men of integrity and ideals as much as, if not more than, it needs good scientists or good historians. Your founders gripped this axiom, they thought no axiom more important to a school. We not only need instructed men, we need good men. And since part of your new wing is designed to help the corporate life of the school to flourish, Ellesmere is not in danger of neglecting this powerful tradition, which we owe in large part to Thomas Arnold and Nathaniel Woodard and other eminent Victorians. Inside a study In this country education has owed yery much to people who believed in it sufficiently to give it their money. I am sure that all your original buildings were not paid for out of fees of fifteen guineas a year per boy. I therefore remind you of the generosity of your benefactors in the past, and express. our gratitude to the benefactors of the present who make this new building possible.”34, THE ELLESMERIAN VoL. LXXVI. No. 299 Immediately after his speech, the Prefect of Library asked him to open the door to the Cloisters leading to the Library. After the formal opening, the Bishop blessed the new buildings: “In the name of God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, we bless, hallow and dedicate this wing for the true welfare of this school, now and always. Amen.”* Led by the Provost, Professor Chadwick moved down the corridor to the main entrance to the Library and there unveiled a plaque which is placed in the entrance lobby. The School Council, the members of Common Room, the visitors and the School then moved into the Library, and after inspecting it, the Study Dayrooms, the working rooms, and the Vith Form studies, passed through the main entrance, thence by the paved way to Big School, for a reception and sherry party. In the late evening a concert, given by the Linden Singers, was held in the Big School. Doubts were expressed by many of the architecture of the new Study Wing and Library during its construction. The revolutionary use of new materials, the very original idiom of the covered Way alongside Big School, and the giass doors which lead from Big School into this gaily painted, enclosed glass “way,” the design of the corridor with its overhead lighting; the rubber-floored corridor, the unusual lighting of the Study Dayrooms and working rooms, the enormous expanse of glass in each Vith Form Study, and in the Library itself—all these made some fear that this was not quite what the Founder intended! But fears disappeared rapidly. The architect has done more than achieve a building of fascination and charm; he has made it a place of comfort, a place where a boy can work in quietness and privacy. In the library, the furnishings and the shelves add beauty to the graceful proportions of what once appeared to be’a rather graceless rectangular block. The cork floor, the gleaming walls and ceiling, the louvred upper lights and wide windows—all these have given’ us a library of dis- tinction. There is shelf-room for 14,000 books. At present there are only half that number on the shelves. We hope soon that by purchase and gifts, we shall have a library, not for show, but worthy of this school, an integral part of its working life, and able to contribute as much to our academic life as Art Room, Biology, Physies and Chemistry Laboratories. Subscription Concerts—Third Season 1964-65 The first concert of the season on 18th October provided the experience of a lifetime when Bruno Hoffman gave a recital on the glass harp. Well-known in musical history, itis seldom heard nowadays, and it was interesting to hear, side by side, music written for the instrument by Mozart and Beethoven and modern compositions by Sutermeister, Richard Strauss and Bruno Hoffman himself, The inclu- sion in the programme of the Mozart adagio and rondo for a quintet (including the glass harp) was made possible by local players—to whom our thanks are due. The programme was also notable for containing Elgar's sonata for violin and piano, ably and impressively played at the outset by Peter Ellis (violin) and John Naylor (piano). ‘On Saturday, 28th November, we welcomed yet another group of experts playing instruments more often heard in the past. Carl Dolmetsch and Nathalie Dolmetsch (recorders and viols) and Joseph Saxby (harpsichord) delighted the audience with their superb musicianship and authoritative interpretations. Neither did the evening's enjoyment come to an end when the recital had finished, for 2 large number of interested listeners took the opportunity of inspecting and finding out more about these instruments at close quarters. The “Music in Miniature” programme on 6th February has been described by some of our supporters as the highlight of the season. David Martin, playing on a superb Stradivarius violin, Florence Hooton, with an equally lovely-toned old processional ‘celio from Cremona, and Nigel Coxe (pianoforte) quickly established the happiest atmosphere with Haydn's sparkling “Gypsy Rondo” trio. Each artist contributed a number of solo items, which were greeted with much enthusiasm and the programme concluded with the lovely Schubert ““B” flat trio. Mr. Naylor’s painstaking analytical notes for this trio added further to its enjoyment. The final concert of the season on 6th March unfortunately coincided with the resuits of the blizzard—and many who wished to come and hear the famous Linden Singers were prevented from doing so, Here again we had a beautifully designed programme which had in it something for every- body. William Llewellyn’s introduction to the items and Ian Humphris’ folk songs with his ownMay, 1965 THE ELLESMERIAN 35 guitar accompaniment were further ingredients which helped to produce the particular variety of music for which these singers and their very gifted co-directors have become famous. Because of the many disappointed ones who were unable to be present, we have asked the Linden Singers if they can pay us a return visit the season after next, when we shalll try to arrange a time which (we hope) will not be so likely to produce arctic weather conditions. School Music We were sorry to have to go through a farge part of the term without Mrs. Carrington's services as ‘cello teacher, owing to illness. We are very glad to have her help again now, and hope that by the time these words are read, she will be completely well. Difficulties in the availability of Big School meant that the hoped-for School Concert had to be postponed until the Summer Term—when it is proposed to hold it within the first few weeks. ‘Another enjoyable visit to Lindisfarne College by members of the Listeners’ Society took place on 2ist February for a recital by the Ufor James Wind Ensemble. Their superb playing in a very varied programme will long be remembered by those fortunate enough to be present on this occasion. The instrumental part of the House Music Competition was held on Monday, 15th March, when Mr. J. N. Sanders, M.A., Mus.B., F.R.C.O., Organist of Chester Cathedral, adjudicated a closely contested competition. In'the solo section, A. M. Solomons (piano), R. H. Gaddum Ccello), M. N. ‘Owen (organ) and A. C. Ludlow (piano) were all awarded high markings and earned the adjudicator’s, praise. The instrumental duos were less successful, difficulties of tuning between two solo instruments often becoming apparent. Talbot's entry C. F. Lewis, (clarinet), and G. P. Cowell (horn) provided the most convincing performance. In the pianoforte duets, the standard was, throughout, fairly high; a pleasant variety of music here was “topped” by Lambart’s entty—A. J. Benson and A. M. Solomons playing three of Matyas Seiber’s jaunty dances. Lambart’s ensembie also scored highest with a performance of Mozart’s Church Sonata in F major. The most impressive, however, from the point of view of ingenuity was Woodard’s version of Tchaikowsky’s “Russian Dance” from the “Nut- cracker” music. They, too, deservedly scored high. When it came to totalling the points, it was found that Woodard had forged ahead with a final total of 104—a total made possible by high individual scores. Lambart came second with 99, and Talbot and Meynell came only § points behind with but a point separating them. On Thursday, 25th March, a small party visited Shrewsbury to hear the Orchestral Society's concert in the Music Hall. Dvorak’s New World” Symphony was the main work in the programme, which also included Glinka’s overture, “Russlan and Ludmilla” and Tchaikowsky’s “Romeo end Juliet” Fantasy Overture. Forbes Robinson (bass) was the soloist. The following were successful in the March examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music: Grade 5 Organ... C. TR. Hayward Grade 5 Organ M. N. Owen (with Merit) Grade 4 Organ S.C. M. Jones (with Merit) Grade 4 Trombone S.G. Cutting Grade 3 Trombone > M.D. A. Dawe Grade 3 Clarinet“.

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