CHELMSFORD HALL SCHOOL MAGAZINE

SUMMER TERM 1975

SALVETE I

We welcomed the following new boys: Boarders : Dunn, Alexander Brim Day Boys: Austin, David Ronald

Vazquez, Ivor Ivor Vazquez is the younger brother of James who left the School at the end

of the term. Christopher Holrnes, the younger brother of Adrian, Hesione and Dominic, all members of the School, boarded at the Hall but worked at the Lodge. His arrival set up a School record as this is the f is t time that four child- ren from the same family have been members of the School at the same time.

OFFICERS FOR THE TERM

Head Boy: J . A. Klein. Prefects: R. L. Ecclestone, P. R. Harris, N. P. Morgan, T. R. Pilbeam,

D. P. Robinson, A. J. Vazquez. Captain of Cricket: J . A. Klein. Vice-Captain of Cricket: R. L. Ecclestone. Librarians: J. A. Klein (Head), C. C. Baverstock, R. L. Ecclestone, S. D. O'N.

Garfath, J. G. Williarns.

i Leader of the Choir: R. L. Ecclestone.

l S U M ~ R TERM DIARY

l SATURDAY 2 6 ~ ~ APRIL-The boarders returned on an evening of superb late- spring sunshine.

SUNDAY 2 7 ~ ~ APRIL-A~~~~ early morning mist the sun broke through, and the boarders enjoyed a day spent almost entirely in the open air. In the afternoon they went to the Warren where the juniors took on the seniors in friendly combat while back at School the field was prepared for the Athletic Sports.

MONDAY 2 8 ~ ~ APRIL-The Summer Term began, for once, in themost summery of weather. Numbers totalled 83, 66 boys and 17 girls. In accordance with C.H. tradition we wasted no time in getting into harness and in fact achieved four out of the five scheduled lessons in the morning. In the afternoon the School Field was transformed into a sports stadium. Girls vied with boys in throwing the cricket ball and jumping the hurdles and the sun was so hot that shirts were soon discarded. It might have been a day in midsummer.

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SATURDAY I ~ T H JULY-In inclement weather the Prize Distribution wrote finis to a Summer Term which from the beginning of June onwards had produced an almost uninterrupted succession of warm and sunny days.

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

The Prize Distribution was held in the gymnasium on the last morning of the term, Saturday 19th July. The guest of honour was Mr. W. S. Blackshaw, M.A., Headmaster of Brighton College. There was a large gathering of parents, relatives and friends. In the not-so-distant days of the marquee on the lawn they would have sat through the proceedings in an atmosphere distinctly damp, as persistent drizzle fell during the morning.

Mr. Stevens, after welcoming Mr. Blackshaw and all those who had braved the elements to come to the most important day in the School's calendar, said that in presenting his report on the past year he was making no apologies for a somewhat blunt approach in dealing with certain sectors of the School's activities. In the upper part of the School he said that although all who had had to pass examinations that term had succeeeded in doing so the results were not as good as he had hoped. Several boys had attempted scholarships and although there had been no successes all had been accepted into their public schools on the strength of their results. He felt that boys with the Common Entrance Examina- tion ahead of them should look to their laurels. Perhaps the material which the staff had to cope with was a little deficient but it was his opinion that lack of dedication to their studies marked some, at least, of fie boys in the top of the School. There was too much complacency and a general lack of application. "This won't just come," he said, "it needs building up over the years." Some time ago a visiting Headmaster gave as a motto for the boys the pursuit of excellence. He suggested that this was the moment to repeat it. Lower standards should be put on one side. There was a small group at the top of the School who needed to make a much greater m$erial and educational contribution to the community. "They need," he said, to be motivated."

On a happier theme farther down the School there were some excellent forms coming along and already achieving good results. The future was bright for them as they were of low average age and had plenty of time to consolidate their knowledge and make further progress. Even the not-so-bright among them had worked hard.

Mr. Stevens then referred to the Remedial Unit which Mr. Phillips had established. He thanked him for all the hard work that he had put into it. There had been many favourable comments from parents, teachers, educational psychologists and advisers who had visited the School and who had all been most impressed with what they had seen. Valuable work was being done which provided a rare service even in the Private Sector. He emphasised that the Remedial Unit was in no sense isolated but was fully integrated into the School. "The boys and girls are not different from the rest of the community, they are one of us." He called on the parents for their full participation in helping the children to carry out the work set for the holidays.

As with academic, so with sporting standards at the top of the School the results were well below our best years, but there was plenty of talent in the middle section of the School and he thanked Mr. Down for all he had done to bring on this group.

As everyone knew, Miss Wright had left at Christmas. "In fact she is no longer Miss Wright but Mrs. Price." Her place has been taken by Mrs. Downey whose experience, warmth and sense of fun is much appreciated by everybody.

He apologised to the parents for the nasty shocks he had given them during the year-he was referring to the "terrible" increase in fees. There was, he

said, nothing that preparatory or public schools could do to avoid it. "It is grim," he said, "but a necessity." There was no way in which parents could be shielded. Apart from salaries ("it is vital that the staff should be rewarded according to their deserts") there was food, fuel, rates-"we are all hit by inflation; nothing is cheap any more". Then the buildings had to be maintained. "When a boy breaks a window, it costs so very much more to repair." Forty years ago the termly boarding fees at Chelmsford Hall were about L40. Next term they would be coming up to L400.

Mr. Stevens then introduced Mr Blackshaw. They had been at Oxford together and so had known each other many years. Mr. Blackshaw, after a period as Housemaster at Repton, had been Headmaster of Brighton for the past four years. His father had for many years been Headmaster of Cranleigh Junior School so that he was very familiar with the preparatory school environ- ment.

Before presenting the book prizes Mr. Blackshaw gave book tokens to the winners of the Timothy Redfern Memorial Reading Competition as well as a new cup ("The Julia ClifTord Housecraft Prize") to Catherine Smith, and two new cups for singing, presented by Mrs. Christine Smith.

Book prizes were won by the following:

FORM PRIZES Form I . . . . . . Kathryn Webb Form I1 . . . . . . Caroline Morgan and Jacqueline Tatton Form IIIA . . . . Clare Smith Form IV. . . . . . Timothy Howes Form V . . . . . . Nazar Ali Mohl Form V1 . . . . . . Richard Ecclestone

SPECIAL PRIZES Languages . . James Vazquez History (Braund pike) . . Richard Ecclestone Mathematics . . . . Nazar Ali Mohl Science . . . . . . Sirnon Garfath Languages . . . . Nigel Miller Art . . . . . . Philip Harris

Robert Beadon Jacqueline Tatton

Mutic (Lankester Prize) . . Richard Ecclestone

PRIZES FOR MERITORIOUS FORM WORK Petfomance Effort I . . Fiona McHugh I . . Pamela March

I1 . . Lucinda Dodds (English) I1 . . Kate Arnold Patrick Going (Maths) Kate Reading Sarah Ling (English) .

I11 . . Julia Clifford I11 . . Richard Gladen David Porter Tony Jennings Neil Clark Jonathan Mitchell Ashley Gray Clive Pargeter

Camilla St. Johnston Adrian Holrnes Faruk Miah

IV . . Andrew Gladen IV . . David Caffyn Marco Renzulli Christopher Mitchell

Peter Willamowski

Performance Effort ,

V . . Dominic Henderson V . . Christopher Baverstock (Latin History) Anwar Ali Mohl

David Hughes (Maths, French) Catherine Smith (English)

V1 . . Jonathan Klein V1 . . Patrick Robinson

WOODLANDS CUP Jonathan Klein

Mr. Stevens explained that the Woodlands Cup was awarded annually to the person or persons who had contributed most to the well-being of the School. This year it was being awarded to a boy who had given a consistent lead through- out the year-Jonathan Klein.

Mr. Blackshaw, after presenting the prizes, said what pleasure it gave him to be at Chelmsford Hall with whose Headmaster he had had such a lengthy acquaintance. Addressing the parents he made reference to the state of economic gloom throughout the country ("when the oil begins to flow perhaps things will get better"). He would like to give a word of congratulation to the parents "for your faith in independent education, for sending your children to a school where each individual counts". He felt that it was the parents who should be awarded prizes for meritorious effort in keeping their children at such schools as Chelms- ford Hall.

Turning to the children he said that, in his opinion, there were two subjects on which all others depended. First, Mathematics ("if only to calculate the rate of inflation"). He emphasised that it was the foundation of all the sciences. "You won't be a good scientist unless your mathematics is good." Second, English ("so that you can see through the double-talk of politicians and false prophets"). He felt that literature and reading were greatly neglected in Western Europe in this television age. "You must learn to read well and fluently so that you can distinguish between truth and falsehood in the pursuit of that excellence mentioned by your Headmaster in his report."

Mr. Stevens supported Mr. Blackshaw's words on the importance of Matherna-T tics and English. He also stressed the importance of French ("the third com- pulsory subject in the Common Entrance") and mentioned that Science would shortly become a fourth compulsory subject. "The rest of the subjects in the curriculum are really bonuses." He concluded his remarks by expressing the hope that the children would not let their parents, or Chelmsford Hall, down during the holidays. He felt sure, that they would not. "I have great faith in the children of Chelmsford Hall. He was also sure that the leaving boys and girls together with their parents would revisit the School.

After the boys and girls had given three cheers for Mr. Blackshaw on the call of the Head Boy (Jonathan Klein) and Mr. Stevens had wished everyone a very happy holiday the company dispersed, their spirits in no way dampened by the drizzle.

ACADEMIC NEWS STAFF

We welcomed to the Art Department Mrs. I. D. Bishop who came to our rescue when Mr. Dodds was temporarily hors de combat at the beginning of the term. Mrs. Bishop received her training at the Goldsmiths College, London, and the London Institute of Education, after which she was an Assistant Lecturer and Tutor at the University of London. She also has had many years of teaching in schools before coming to Eastbourne.

We were also glad to have the help of Mr. Christopher Tate on the games field and at the swimming baths. He comes from Zambia and spent his pre- paratory schooldays at Whitestone, Rhodesia. Mr. Nash who spent last Autumn Term amongst us was in fact his housemaster.

We bid au revoir at the end of term to Mr. John Davies who has been in charge of musical activities since January. We are very grateful to him for all that he has done to maintain and develop our musical traditions. We shall miss the strains of Chopin's Waltzes and Beethoven's Emperor Concerto, and the innumerable other items from his repertoire, with which he has enthralled us both before and after Morning Assembly. He is returning to South Africa and we wish h i very well in his future career.

Mrs. Joyce Offley, who has been with us for the past four terms as Assistant Matron, also left in July. We thank her warmly for her services and wish her well in her new post.

While on the subject of Matrons this seems a suitable place to record the marriage of Miss Judith Wright to Mr. Bernard Price which took place at Cheltenham on Tuesday 8th July. Through the medium of the School Magazine we convey to both of them our congratulations and best wishes for their future happiness. For the record their address until the end of year will be 18 Troughton Place, Newtown, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. They plan to move into a larger house near Gloucester in the New Year which Judith will be running as a guest house (bed and breakfast). She will, needless to say, always be glad to see Old Boys and other friends. Her permanent address will be published in the Magazine in due course.

EXAMINATION SUCCESSES Congratulations to the following who did well enough in their scholarship

attempts to be excused the Common Entrance: Richard Ecclestone (The King's School, Canterbury) Philip Harris (Eastbourne College) Jonathan Klein (The King's School, Canterbury) Jarnes Vazquez (Eastbourne College)

Congratulations to the following on passing the Common Entrance into their public schools:

Sirnon Garfath (Lancing College) David Hughes (Seaford College) Nicholas Morgan (The King's School, Canterbury) Timothy Pilbeam (Eastbourne College) Patrick Robinson (Eastbourne College)

THE REMEDIAL UNIT Chelmsford Hall has never had selective entry, but over the years the School

has had many Scholarship successes and a very large majority of the children have entered a public school of their parents' choice on passing the Common Entrance Examination. However, increasing concern has been felt at the grow- ing number of children in the Private Sector who, in spite of small classes, have been unable to reach the necessary standard of literacy because of specific learning difficulties.

To help cater for these children the "Remedial Unit" project was launched at Chelmsford Hall at the start of the Summer Term 1975. There were two objects of the Unit. First, diagnostic and attainment testing of children so that individual learning difficulties could be pinpointed and second, individual sessions in whatever weaknesses manifested themselves in these tests.

Mr. M. A. Phiiips has received trainiig at the Moray House College of Education in the diagnosis of learning difEiculties and remedial teaching, and is responsible for the running of the Unit which operates as follows. After the comprehensive diagnostic testing is completed a full confidential report is sub- mitted to the Headmaster together with recommendations for overcoming the child's weaknesses. An individual work programme is devised for each child and, depending on the urgency and the nature of the weakness, a child receives

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between two and five individual teaching sessions each week. These sessions take place during some less essential class periods (on a "rotating" timetable basis) and, according to age and the child's sporting interests, during some afternoon and evening activities or their "preparation" time. Close liaison is maintained with the other subject teachers so that continuity exists in the classroom.

One teaching room has already been equipped for the Unit and a second room will soon be available for use.

Parents of children attached to the Remedial Unit receive a full progress report, book lists, etc., at approximately three-weekly intervals and they are also encouraged to discuss their child's problems and progress with either the Headmaster or Mr. Phillips. Parents are also advised, where possible, of the approximate duration that it is anticipated their child will need to be attached to the Unit. Depending on the nature and extent of the difficulties this can vary from one term to an unspecified period.

Already it is clear that the project is greatly benefiting these children by the individual attention which is being given and by the continuity of their work programme in the classroom situation.

It is regarded as detrimental to the child's social development to be completely segregated from his academically superior peers and it is for this reason that the Remedial Unit has been organised so that it is fully integrated into the School Curriculum.

At the moment the maximum number of children who can be accommodated in the Unit during any one term is twenty and preference is obviously given to those children whose academic progress is being impeded by learning dficulties.

Very close contact is being maintained with the Principal and the Staff of Chelmsford Lodge and a specially designed "screening test" can be administered to children of 63 years so that early diagnosis of learning difficulties can be achieved.

It must be stressed that the Remedial Unit has in no way altered the tradi- tional policies of the School and it is hoped that both the Scholarship and the Common Entrance records will continue to grow. Nevertheless it is also felt that, as it will provide an additional means of boosting the weak child's self- confidence and acquisition of skills, many parents will welcome the Remedial Unit as being a beneficial adjunct to the School.

D.G.S.

I.Q. TESTS When the children arrived back at the start of the Summer Term they

appeared somewhat alarmed to find ominous-looking notices in their form rooms telling that each member of the School was to be given an I.Q. Test during the first three days of the term. Once their initial fears had been allayed, however, the children were actually looking forward to being summoned for the test.

Provided the results of the I.Q. Test are interpreted correctly there is no doubt that they serve as a useful guide to a child's academic "ceiling" and any serious discrepancies in the result and a child's performance in the classroom can be investigated further by the child being referred to the Remedial Unit for complete diagnostic and attainment testing.

The tests which were administered were those published by the National Foundation for Educational Research (N.F.E.R.), a series widely used by Local Educational Authorities in England, Scotland and Wales.

The scale of the scores in these I.Q. Tests range from 70 to 140 and the National average is 100.

Despite several attempts at bribery and subtle persistence on the part of the children the results were kept a closely-guarded secret and the score sheet

remains securely locked in the strong-room where even James Bond would experience difficulty in overcoming the infra-red alarms, closed-circuit television cameras and safe-combinations !

M.A.P.

ATHLETICS The first three weeks of the term were devoted primarily to training for the

Athletic Sports. The weather was mixed and turned sour on the night before Sports Day (Saturday 17th May). The Sports were therefore postponed until the following Wednesday 21st May, when conditions were ideal. As usual the Wellington Cup events and several of the Victor Ludorum events were com- pleted before Sports Day, and in addition all the jumping events except the hurdles.

The Old Boys' Race produced a 100 per cent. entry (three!) and the Fathers' Race a triple dead-heat which led to objections on the part of the "Recording Angel" that he had run out of prizes!

The results of the team competition for "standards" were as follows: Ist, Black (captained by R. Ecclestone)47; 2nd, Orange (Klein)43; 3rd, Red (Pilbeam)40; 4th, Green (N. Morgan)-30. The total of standards gained was 160, the same figure as last year.

T h e following gained their colours : Senior: Klein, N. Morgan, R. Ecclestone, C. Mitchell, Pilbeam. Middle: Brett-Knowles, Miah, Miller, Pearman. Junior: Caffyn, P. Godfrey, Going, Millett, J. Mitchell, Wayne.

The results in the Cup events were as follows:

70 Metres: ZOO Metres: 400 Metres: 70 Metres Hurdles: High Jump: Long Jump : Cricket Ball:

Winner: N.

THE VICTOR LUDORUM 1. N. Morgan; 2. Renzulli; 3. Klein. Time 9.3 sec. 1. N. Morgan; 2. Klein; 3. R. Ecclestone. Time 31.6 sec. 1. Klein; 2. N. Morgan; 3. R. Ecclestone. Time 70 sec. 1. N. Morgan; 2. R. Ecclestone; 3. Renzulli. Time 14 sec. 1. Pilbeam; 2. R. Ecclestone; 3. Klein. Height 1-23 metres. 1. N. Morgan; 2. Klein; 3. Pilbeam. Distance 4.10 metres. 1. Klein; 2. Pilbeam. Distance 50.55 metres. Morgan, 23 points. Runner-up: Klein, 18 points.

THE WELLINGTON CUP 70 Metres: 1. Brett-Knowles; 2. Camilla St. Johnston; 3. Miah.

Time 11 -2 sec. zoo Metres: 1. Brett-Knowles; 2. Miller; 3. Downey. Time 35 sec. 70 Metres Hurdles: 1. Camilla St. Johnston; 2. Porter; 3. Miah. Time 15 sec. High Jump : 1. Miah ; 2. Brett-Knowles ; 3. Millett. Height 1.05 metres. Long Jump : l. Miller; 2. Brett-Knowles; 3. Millett.

Distance 3-26 metres. CricRet Ball: 1. Miller; 2. Brett-Knowles; 3. Wayne.

Distance 46-05 metres. Winner: Brett-Knowles, 19 points. Runner-up: Miller, 13 points.

The results in the various age-groups were as follows:

UNI)ER 9 70 Metres: 1. Offiey. a00 Metres: 1. Offley. Time 34-2 sec. 70 Metres Hurdles: 1. Offley. Time 16 sec. High Jump: 1. Bettina Hohnen and Fiona McHugh (tied). ~ h ? % m P : 1. Offley. Distance 2.90 metres.

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The "World Cricket Championship" took place as,usual during examination week between teams representing England (captained by Henderson), New Zealand (Klein), Canada (Philip Harris) and Australia (R. Ecclestone). As last year New Zealand won all their matches, gaining 30 points. In one of the matches Klein hit 138 not out, the highest score made by a C.H. boy since the war in any form of match.

The Fathers' Match was played on the Saturday of half-term, 14th June, and resulted in a draw. The Fathers team consisted of: Lt.-Col. K. Ecclestone (Captain), Mr. R. Brett-Knowles, Mr. A. M. CafTyn, Mr. K. W. Clark, Mr. A. G. I

Dann, Mr. T. C. Dodds, Mr. P. M. P. Going, Major J. R. C. Howes, Mr. A. G. - Jennings, Mr. M. ff. Mitchell and Mr. G. TVilliams. The fmal match of the term was against the Staff, who were proud to include Mrs. Luard in their team, and this too was drawn.

The Captain, Klein, was the only boy to be awarded his Colours. Caps were re-awarded to Pilbeam, R. Ecclestone and Philip Harris and new Caps to Henderson, Anwar Ali Mohl and Miller. G. Dann, Garfath, Sendall and C. Mitchell played in the bulk of the matches. Others who played were N. Morgan (8 matches), Williams (S), J. Ecclestone (4), Newton-Smith (2), 1 and Vaughan (2).

RESULTS OF IST XI SCHOOL MATCHES Sat. May 24 Away Chelmsford Hall 43 (Klein 22)

Ladycross 84 Lost by 41 runs Wed. May 28 Home Chelmsford Hall 45

Sat. May 31

Wed. June 4

Sat. June 7

Wed. June 11

St. Andrew's 129 (3) dec. Lost by 84 runs Away Chelmsford Hall 55 (Klein 30)

St. Bede's 58 (Pilbeam 9 for 27) Lost by 3 runs Home Chelmsford Hall 85 (7) (Klein 56)

Ascham 112 (4) dec. Drawn Home Chelmsford Hall 62 (4) (Klein 48 not out)

St. Bede's 128 (6) dec. Drawn Away Chelmsford Hall 45 (R. Ecclestone 23)

St. Andrew's 116 (5 jdec. L s t by 71 runs Wed. June 18 Away Chelmsford Hall 59 (8) (Miller 25 not out)

St. Wilfrid's 168 (5) dec. Drawn Thur. June 19 Home Chelmsford Hall 32

Eastbourne College Midget Colts 154 (9) dec. Lost by 122 runs

Sat. June 21 Away Chelmsford Hall 64 (7) dec. (Klein 23) Newlands 67 (6) Lost by 4 wickets

Wed. June 25 Home Chelmsford Hall 80 (9) (Philip Harris 24) St. Wilfrid's 124 (3) dec. Drawn

Sat. June 28 Home Chelmsford Hall 55 (5) Ladycross 159 (6) dec. Drawn

Wed. July 2 Away Chelmsford Hall l52 (6) (Klein 73 not out, . R. Ecclestone 27)

Ascham 148 (5) dec. Won by 4 wickets Sat. July 5 Away Chelmsford Hall 56 (6) (Henderson 20)

Glengorse and Hydneye 103 (8) dec. Drawn

Sat. June 14

Sat. July 12

O ~ E R MATCHES

Chelmsford Hall 121 (6) (Klein 65) Fathers 124 (8) dec. (Major Howes 30, Mr. Brett-

Knowles 23, Pilbeam 5 for 43) Drawn Chelmsford Hall 66 (8) CHOBS 149 (3) dec. (Nicholas Pomeroy 47 ret., Paul

Harris 34, Adrian Miller 32 not out) Drawn

Wed. July 16 Chelmsford Hall 57 (8) (Pilbeam 26) Staff 176 (6) dec. (Mr. Down 69 ret., Mr. Buxton 49

not out, Mr. Davies 35 ret.) - Drawn L. J.C.

SECOND ELEVEN

Played 12; Won 0; Lost 11; Drawn 1

The cricket ability in the 2nd XI this season was very limited indeed. The whole team was enthusiastic but without the basic skills we were unable to compete with the standard set by many of our opponents.

The following played in the 2nd XI: G. Dam, Williams, Willamowski, Reynolds, A. Gladen, Nazar Ali Mohl, Newton-Smith, Robinson, Baverstock, M. Godfrey, Renzulli, Pearman, Nicholson, Vaughan, Garfath, Curtis, N. Morgan, Porter, Peter Harris, J. Ecclestone, Sendall, Hughes, C. Mitchell.

RESULTS (Chelmsford Hall scores fiist)

v. Ladycross 3rd XI Home v. St. Andrew's 3rd XI Away v. St. Bede's 2nd XI Home v. Ascham 3rd XI Away v. St. Bede's 2nd XI Away v. St. Andrew's 3rd XI Home v. St. Wilfrid's 2nd XI Away v. Newlands 2nd XI Home v. St. Wilfrid's 3rd XI Home v. Ladycross 3rd XI Away v. Ascham 3rd XI Home

47 ( 5 ) 101 (8) dec. 101 (8) dec.

99 (3j dec. 26 (1) 15 (1) 76 (8)

125 25 (4)

Lost by 5 wickets Lost by 73 runs Lost by 49 runs Lost by 5 wickets Lost by 6 wickets Drawn Lost by 9 wickets Lost by 9 wickets Lost by 2 wickets Lost by 98 runs Lost by 6 wickets

v. Glengorse and Hydneye 2nd XI Away 48 100 Lost by 52 runs

T.C.D.

UNDER ELEVEN

Played 11 ; Won 3 ; Drawn l ; Lost 7

The most encouraging aspect of the season was the gradual and steady improvement of the team. From a collection of eleven "bodies", a few with obvious potential, it developed into a very useful cricket side under the capable leadership of J. Ecclestone. In the early period of the season catches were dropped, ground fielding was poor and most batsmen came to the wicket con- vinced that "L. . . . e" was bowling at one end and "T . . . . . n" at the30ther.

Sessions of fielding practice followed these early games and batsmen were persuaded to use their feet. Gradually the all-round standard improved and with it came team spirit and the will to win. The final four games proved that the "Colts" were now a cricket team and no longer a "push-over" for our opponents. If one major lesson had been learnt it was "Catches can win or lose matches".

Consistent performances by Porter, J. Ecclestone and Beadon with the ball, Peter Harris, J. Ecclestone and C m with the bat and good support fielding by the team led to a hat-trick of victories and the season ended on a high note. CafTyn proved himself a capable wicket-keeper, his positioning and leg-side "takes" improving considerably as the season progressed.

Team: J. Ecclestone (Captain), Porter (Vice-Captain), CafFyn, Beadon, Peter Hams, Brett-Knowles, M. Morgan, Pargeter, P. Dann, Austen and Wayne.

Jennings, Miah, Going and Clark also played.

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RESULTS (Chelmsford Hall scores,first) v. Ladycross Away 27 41 (6) dec. Lost by l 4 runs v. St. Andrew's Home 24 94 (6) dec. Lost by 70 runs v. St. Bede's Away 17 103 (Porter 7 for 36)

Lost by 8 wickets v. Ascham Home 15 Lost by 8 wickets v. St. Bede's Home 24 [ Lost by 8 wickets v. St. Andrew's Away 11 74 (4) Lost by 9 wickets v. Newlands Away 34 (M. Morgan 15)

72 (6) (Porter 6 for 14) Lost by 9 wickets

v. St. Wilfrid's Away 68 (7) (Peter Harris 24, C a m 15) 95 (Porter 6 for 29) Drawn

v. Ladycross Home 39 (8) 26 (Porter 6 for 6) Won by 5 wickets

v. Ascharn Away 50(5) (J. Ecclestone24notout, Caffyn 12notout) 49 (Porter 7 for 17)

Won by 5 wickets v. Glengorse/Hydneye Away 28 (2) 27 (Beadon 5 for 3)

Won by 8 wickets N. J.D.

FOURTH ELEVEN AND UNDER 10 ELEVEN Played 8; Tied l ; Lost 7

The results this year were clearly not at all good but one match at least was interesting, the game at Ladycross.

C.H. chose to bat and soon ran up 36 runs, not a high total admittedly but a great improvement on scores of 12 and 13.

Ladycross batted steadily but accurate bowling tied them down and wickets fell at regular intervals. With two runs needed for victory and one wicket to fall, the batsman tried a risky second run but a good throw to the bowler's end sealed his fate and the match was tied.

This was the only game in which the boys were at all eager to win. In all the others they resigned themselves to their fate as soon as the first wicket fell. Perhaps the main trouble was that so many of the team had never played cricket before and this inevitably meant nervousness and uncertainty.

The following played regularly for the team: Clark, R. Gladen, P. Godfrey, Going, Howes, Miah, Millett, J. Mitchell and Offley. The following also played: Birley, Boyce, P. Dann, Dunn, Downey, A. Holmes, D. Holmes, Jennings, Camilla St. Johnston and Wayne.

v. Ladycross v. St. Andrew's v. St. Bede's v. Ascham v. St. Bede's v. St. Andrew's v. Ladycross v. Ascham

RESULTS (Chelmsford Hall scores first) Home 45 46 (2) Lost Away 27 42 Lost Home 17 46 Lost Away 35 117 (l) dec. Lost Away 12 166 Lost Home 22 104 (2) dec. Lost Away 36 36 Tied Home 13 14 (1) Lost

J.A.D.

SWIMMING SWIMMING SPORTS

The School Swimming Sports were held at the Devonshire Baths on the afternoon of Friday 18th July in the customary stuffy atmosphere which the sight of so many young bodies splashing about in the water does nothing to

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alleviate. The Sports began with the traditional "Grand Splash" and this was followed by a varied programme of swimming and diving events. For the first time in the School's history there were no half-length races as all entrants were able to swim one length.

The results of the various events were as follows: One-Length (50 Yarh):

1 Event 1 : 1. P. Godfrey. Time 42 sec. Event 2: 1. Going. Time 48 sec. Event 3 : 1. Wayne. Time 47 sec.

I ? Event 4: 1. Peter Harris. Time 53.9 sec. Event 5: 1. Brett-Knowles. Time 36 sec Event 6: 1. van Heeckeren. Time 42.9 sec. Event 7: 1. J. Ecclestone. Time 46.9 sec. Event 8: 1. Pargeter. Time 39 sec. Event 9: 1. Reynolds. Time 38.1 sec. Event 10: 1. Willamowski. Time 41.5 sec. Event 11 : 1. Philip Harris. Time 48 sec. Event 12: 1. J. Vazquez. Time 33.4 sec. Event 13 : 1. Klein. Time 42 sec.

Novices Race (Width): 1. D. Holmes. Time 10 sec.

Relay Race (eight lengths) : Winning Team: Klein (Captain), Miller, Garfath, C. Mitchell, Philip Harris, Going, Catherine Smith, Juliette Hohnen.

The results of the events for the Junior and Senior Challenge Cups were as f

follows : JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP (GEDGE CUP)

One-Length (Front-Crawl) (Allan Brown Cup): 1. Brett-Knowles; 2. Miah; 3. Miller. Time 39.1 sec.

Half-Length (Back-Crawl) (Adelston Cup): 1. Brett-Knowles; 2. Miller; 3. van Heeckeren. Time 44.2 sec.

Half-length (Breast-Stroke): 1. Brett-Knowles; 2. van Heeckeren; 3. Miah.

Diving (Preston Cup) : 1. Caffyn; 2. Brett-Knowles; 3. Wayne and Miller (tied).

Winner: Brett-Knowles, 18 points. Runner-up : C m , 5 points. 5

SENIOR CHALLENGE CUP (BOYCE CUP)

1 One-Length (Front-Crawl) (Orey-Skinner Cup): 1. J. Vazquez; 2. R. Ecclestone; 3. Reynolds. Time 33.6 sec.

One-Length (Back-Crawl) (Bale Cup): 1. J. Vazquez; 2. Reynolds; 3. Willamowski. Time 41.3 sec.

One-Length (Breast-Stroke) (Curry Cup): 1. R. Ecclestone; 2. J. Vazquez; 3. Pargeter. Time 46 sec.

Diving (Chandler Cup): 1. J. Ecclestone; 2. R. Ecclestone; 3. Pargeter. Winner: J. Vazquez, 13 points. Runner-up: R. Ecclestone,

11 points. Winner of Novices Cup: D. Holmes. Winner of Stapleton Cup: Pargeter.

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Prior to the Relay Race we staged one of the old favourites, the "Wheel", with three "he-men" providing the hub, J. Vazquez, A. Gladen and N. Morgan. The 12 spokes were supplied by Klein, Brett-Knowles, Reynolds, Pargeter, Rashid, Miah, Garfath, CafTyn, MTillamowski, R. Ecclestone, Pilbeam and A. Holmes.

Mr. David Stevens, at the conclusion of the Sports, paid a tribute to Mr. Deadman who for many years had been in charge of the proceedings and who, together with his Staff, rendered such help to the School's swimming during the term. He also thanked Mr. Cook for helping to judge the diving, and the Chelmsford Hall Staff for their willing assistance throughout the term. Back at School on the lawn the prizes were given out by Mrs. Miller, after which many of the boarders spent the evening with their parents or other relatives.

It was very pleasant to see a clutch of Old Boys present, including Simon C a m , Tim Reading, Paul, Harris, Robert Pilbeam, Michael Calderbank, and two "Old Boy" parents, M~chael Henderson and Richard Brett-Knowles.

SWIMMING NOTES

Despite the fact that our swimming at the Devonshire Baths was reduced by five weeks owing to the fracture of a mains water supply and their subsequent flooding the School enjoyed a fair season. St. Bede's came to our rescue by allowing us the use of their pool but we found ourselves rather too overcrowded there for active coaching and a number of the weaker and non-swimmers made but slow progress. Our timed lengths of the baths also had to be temporarily abandoned with the result that even after our return to the Devonshire Baths we were unable to lower these times to our usual levels.

On the credit side, however, we saw eight boys win their Colours for the first time, making a total of thirteen, more than any year since the new times were introduced in 1970 and it was significant that instead of three or four half-length events in the Sports this year there was none, everyone completing the full fifty yards. The many young swimmers should do well next year when a distance swim may be introduced as an additional standard to the chart.

In fairness to the children it was decided to withdraw from the Inter-Schools Gala on 23rd June (there was only one day to prepare for it), won this year by St. Bede's (42 points) from St. Andrew's (21) and Ascham (21).

The following boysregained their Colours : Reynolds, R. Ecclestone, J.Vazquez, Brett-Knowles, Klein. New Colours were awarded to: Newton-Smith, Pargeter, Willamowski, Beadon, Williams, Miller, van Heeckeren, Miah.

TENNIS

The Senior and Junior tennis tournaments were held towards the end of the Summer Term. The Senior event attracted 16 competitors and the Junior event nine.

In the Senior tournament four boys were seeded. Klein, the 1974 -er-up, headed the list and the other seeded players were Pilbeam, R. Ecclestone and Philip Harris. There were no surprise results in the early rounds and the four "seeds" safely gained their places in the semi-finals. These games were of a good standard. Klein was too strong for Pilbeam and won comfortably 6-0,6-2. The other match produced a closely-fought and tense battle for nearly two hours and R. Ecclestone emerged the winner 6-5, 4-6, 6-3. In the final Klein again proved too powerful for his opponent, winning 6-1,6-2, but R. Ecclestone played a far greater part in the match than the score suggests.

The Junior tournament also went according to form and the two top "seeds", Miller and Brett-Knowles, met in the final. In the semi-finals Miller beat Going 6-1, 6-0 and Brett-Knowles beat Peter Harris 6-5, 6-1. The tennis played in the Junior final was encouragingly high and Miller, the eventual winner, 6-5, 5-6, 6-2, had no time to relax against his opponent who fought

hard and at times produced a string of good shots, especially a fore-hand drive deep to the base line. Miller's consistency and strength of shot finally saw him through to the title in a little under two hours.

Sincere thanks are due to members of the Staff who umpired matches and to all pupils who helped to score in the early rounds and acted as line judges and ball boys (girls) in the semi-finals and finals. Next year it would be pleasing to see some of our budding "Virginia Wades" entering the tournaments. How about it, girls?

N. J.D.

V OPEN DAY

From 10 a.m. on Saturday 14th June the morning of half-term, Chelmsford Hall and Chelmsford Lodge were thronged with parents and friends who were very welcome visitors at our annual Open Day. At the Hall each form, under the supervision of its form masterlrnistress, was responsible for staging its own exhibits but this year special emphasis was laid on visual evidences of the work achieved during the past year in the shape of files and exercise books. Not that our many out-of-school activities were neglected and there was much to admire among the array of rugs, models and the products of budding carpenters and culinary experts. The Art Room came in for a major share of attention, and criticism, and it was good to see one entire room, the Old VIth, devoted to a display of our growing musical interests. The Science Laboratory presented a variety of intriguing experiments to which FormVI contributed with amysterious "Test Your Horse Power" competition in which successful "candidates" were presented with certificates. Coffee was served on the lawn and the Staff were encouraged to make themselves available for their annual "grilling" from the parents !

MUSIC

Music classes continued as usual this term with one difference. Much more emphasis was placed on the singing of songs as opposed to hymns. In recent terms singing classes have tended to be extra hymn practices but latterly it was felt that the emphasis should be on music a s something to be enjoyed, particu- larly in the lower forms of the School.

A new event in the musical year was the singing competition for the cups presented by Mrs. Christine Smith. The competition was judged by Mr. John Walker, Music Master at Eastbourne College. The junior competition was a close affair. Of the ten entrants three sang very commendably and Mr. Walker must have had some difficultyinsingling out James Brett-Knowles as the winner. There were four boys and six girls involved and on the whole the boys sang better than the girls. This raises an interesting point, for Form 11, which consists mainly of girls, was easily the best "singing" class this term, yet taken separately the best girl singers were slightly inferior to the best boy singers. The story might have been different had Camilla St. Johnston been able to compete. Her singing in the choir had been tremendous but unfortunately she left before the end of term.

The senior section was rather a contrast, for although all six entrants sang with spirit the winner was clear from the first note he uttered. This was,-of course, Richard Ecclestone, the Head Chorister. His remarkably fine volce received very favourable comments from Mr. Walker who also praised him for his technique and musicality. He comrnended Jonathan Ecclestone and Mark Godfrey, two of next term's senior choristers, for their efforts.

The recorder group did not prove very popular but a few boys are fairly good performers and would form a promising nucleus should enthusiasm develop among other boys.

The choir performed well this term. Their singing at Morning Assembly was notably enthusiastic and they coped well in church. They sang a number of anthems this term and received favourable comments from members of the

congregation. One anthem in particular, Turn thy face from my sins, was really well sung, with Richard Ecclestone as the soloist. Other soloists this term were Jonathan Ecclestone and James Brett-Knowles.

The following were members of the choir this term: Brett-Knowles, Julia Clifford, J. Ecclestone, R. Ecclestone (Head Chorister), Garfath, M. Godfrey, Gray, Peter Harris, Millett, C. Mitchell (Second Chorister), J. Mitchell, Caroline Morgan, M. Morgan, Pargeter, Camilla St. Johnston and Wayne.

J.A.D.

TIMOTHY REDFERN MEMORIAL READING COMPETITION

This annual competition was held in the last week of term before a panel of three judges. Each form was judged separately for the clarity, expression and accuracy of their reading of both seen and unseen passages of verse and prose respectively. The following were judged the winners:

Form V1 1st 1. A. Klein: 2nd R. L. Ecclestone. Form V 1st j. W. ~ccl&tone; 2nd N. P. Morgan. Form IV 1st T. R. Howes. Form I11 1st A. J. R. Gray; 2nd R. J. Gladen; 3rd Julia ClifFord. Form I1 1st Sarah Ling. Form I 1st Kathryn Webb.

"ACTA DIURNA"

Congratulations to J. A. Klein and R. L. Ecclestone on winning a prize for the second consecutive term in the Acta Diurna (Acta Minora) Latin newspaper crossword competition. Unhappily owing to rising costs the Summer Term's issue is to be the last. This Latin newspaper was first published by the newly- founded Orbilian Society in 1946 and for 29 years has proved a popular stimulus to Latin studies in the VIth Form and has numbered 14 Chelmsford Hall boys among the prize winners in the Latin crossword competition as well as many others inter maxime laudandos. I t also saw the launching of M a n Robinson (at C.H. 1964-69) on his "commercial" career as a cartoonist. After printing the first of his Latin cartoons and sending him a suitable remuneration for his labours the Editor asked that a further batch of Allan's efforts should be forwarded for future publication.

FOUNDER'S DAY

Founder's Day was celebrated on Thursday 10th July in superb weather. The day began with a visit to the Devonshire Baths. On returning to School, Morning Assembly was held at which special prayers were read. Preparations were then made for the outing which this year was spent at Cuclsnere Haven. The bulk of the School was transported there by minibus and car. Eighteen stalwarts (17 boys and 1 girl) volunteered to walk and were accompanied by L.J.C. and T.C.D. After getting a lift to the car park above the Warren they set off at 11.15 a.m. and making good time reached Cuckmere Haven at 1.30p.m., fortified with an ice-cream and a drink at Birling Gap. The majority of the main party visited the Seven Sisters Country Park Centre which occupies the buildings that were formerly Exceat Farm. After inspecting the interesting museum they proceeded to the beach at the mouth of the Cuckmere. Full justice was done to the excellent lunch provided by Mrs. Stevens and served expeditiously by her staff of willing helpers.

After lunch some disported themselves in the sea, others enjoyed themselves rowing in dinghies or swimming in the Cuckmere under the supervision of N.J.D. and P. J.C.B. Here took place perhaps the highlight of the outing when the Headmaster was seen to plunge into the river, fully clad, to "rescue" a boy who looked to be on his way out to sea l The drama was more apparent than real l

There were those who expressed a wish to walk back to Eastbourne. Alas, there were no volunteers among the Staff to accompany them! But it was a day greatly enjoyed by all and warm thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. David Stevens who planned it and carried it through. It was very pleasant to have the company of Chinedu and Chinyei Chukurah who made a special journey from London to renew links with their many friends among Staff and boys.

IT'S A KNOCK-OUT

On Sunday 29th June St. Bede's School held an "It's a Knock-Out" competi- tion in aid of their scout group. Chelmsford Hall entered a team of six, in order of height Gill Luard, Nick Pomeroy, Camilla St. Johnston, Jonathan Klein and Norman Down, all courageously led from behind by Pat Buxton.

The games were started off with a dribbling race. Gill Luard ended with a storming finish to give us the fastest time but, as far as points went, we were second because Beresford House played their joker, doubling their points.

The team, inspired by this early victory, never looked back. They came second in the next game (carrying boxes over obstacles), being beaten by a very small margin, and second also in the following game, again by a very small margin-f inch. This involved carrying buckets of water over seesaws. Everyone within range was soaked l

In the penalty goal competition C.H. played their joker and Norman "Cannon- ball" Down knocked in 13 goals past a bewildered St. Bede's goalkeeper. This was followed by some excellent goalkeeping by Nick "The Octopus" Pomeroy who allowed in only two goals to give us a comfortable victory which left C.H. in first place with a good lead.

The last two games took place in the swimming pool where Jonathan Klein proved most able at doing a very dubious sort of limbo under a bar. Solely due to his efforta five valuable points were gained to put C.H. in a virtually unassail- able position. The last game involved a rather oversized "knight" being pushed through the water on an oil drum by four long-suffering steeds. Camilla St. Johnston was a "maid in distress" at the far end of the pool, looking rather doubtful at being rescued by a knight on an oil drum! After a perilous journey back we achieved 3rd place which gave the team overall victory amidst great shrieks of jubilation.

The team received a handsome silver cup for their efforts. Although no champagne was at hand a great deal of ice-cream was devoured, notably by the two youngest members I

Our admiration and gratitude must go to the Staff of St. Bede's who did so well to organise and run such a large affair so smoothly and professionally. Thanks too to all the members of Chelmsford Hall, Staff and children, who gave such vociferous and encouraging support.

P. J.C.B.

TITBITS FROM CLASSROOM AND CORRIDOR

Who was the boy who knocked at the door of the Common Room and asked for the Station Master?

?Vho was the boy who recorded in the Sunday "Going-Out Book" that he was having lunch with the "Pope"?

GIFTS TO THE SCHOOL

We have pleasure in acknowledging the generous presentation of two cups for Singing by Mrs. Christine Smith on behalf of Christine and Catherine and a cup for Housecraft by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford on behalf of Julia. Simon Offley also kindly presented the School with a book for the Library.

ECHOES OF THE PAST (selected from the School Ma&ine)

F x m YEARS AGO The Fathers X I was captained by a grandfather (a certain Mr. Jacobs) for the

third successive year. It was a particularly fine summer and one week the whole School bathed in t

the sea six times. An epidemic of whooping cough denied us the use of the Devonshire Baths for the greater part of the term.

Pepys won a prize for History and Shakespear [sic!] a prize for Hand-Writing. L

F. N. Miller, the last of the School's founder members, left with a scholarship i to King's School, Rochester.

FORTY YEARS AGO For the f i s t time in the School's history the Athletic Sports were held in the

Summer Term. A feature of the Sports was "the splendid speed shown by P. M. Ogden".

We welcomed St. Bede's to our cricket fixture list. The captain of the 1st XI, D. K. Murdoch, scored 803 runs in 16 innings for an average of 73. He hit three centuries, including 182 not out against Aldro. (This is still a record for a C.H. batsman. In fairness to Aldro it should be pointed out that they batted first and were all out for 38.)

THIRTY YEARS A m Six days after the start of the term the war in Europe ended and VE-Day was

celebrated suitably with a bonfire in the grounds of Woodlands by the 45 boys who then comprised the School.

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m YEARS A w At the Prize Distribution the guest of honour was Mr. D. R. Gent, a former

England scrum-half and for many years Rugby Football correspondent of the Sunday Times.

Cricket "caps" were first awarded, one of the recipients being P. M. P. Going, in spite of being "slow and clumsy in the field".

Forms IV, V and V1 were invited by the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Vigo, a battle-class destroyer of 2,500 tons, on a visit to Eastbourne, to spend the afternoon on board. Transport to and from the ship was provided by the Eastbourne Queen which had taken part in the Dunkirk evacuation.

The School extended "a hearty welcome to our new Vicar, the Rev. F. A. Casson, who has kindly visited us already on several occasions". m e n t y years later we are still glad to receive visits from him.-Ed.]

TEN YEARS AGO Colonel L. C. Stevens retired after 45 years as Headmaster of Chelmsford

Hall. We welcomed Ladycross to our cricket fixture list. Owing to the increased number of events at the Athletic Sports the traditional

egg-and-spoon races for grown-ups were abandoned, apparently much to the relief of the fathers and the chagrin of certain mothers who had been secretly practising for the event!

VALETE !

DINAH Ausm-Entered September 1974; left July 1975. Form 11. T o go to Beresford House, Eastbourne. Home address: Mulbrooks Farm, Ersham Road, Hailsham, East Sussex.

JULIA C ~ ~ m o ~ ~ - - E n t e r e d January 1974; left July 1975. Form IIIA. T o go to Eastbourne High School. Home address: Alpenrose, 37 Ceylon Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3 JE.

R. L. ECCLESTONE-Entered April 1970; left July 1975. Form VI. Prefect. Librarian. Colours for Rugby Football, Athletics and Swimming. 1st XI Association Football and Cricket (Cap.). Vice-Captain of Cricket 1975. '

Wellington Cup 1973. Junior Swimming Challenge Cup 1972. Junior Swim- ming Team 1972 and 1973. Senior Swimming Team 1974. Junior Tennis 1973. Junior Chess 1973. Junior Draughts 1973. To go to The King's School, Canterbury (Lattergate House), in September 1975. Home address: The Warren, Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey.

S. D. O'N. G A R F A T H - E ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Chelmsford Lodge September 1969; entered Chelmsford Hall January 1970; left July 1975. Form V. Librarian. 1st XI Hockey and Cricket. 1st XV Rugby Football. 2nd XI Association Football. Vice-Captain of Hockey 1975. Junior Swimming Team 1972. To go to Lancing College (Olds House) in September 1975. Home address: P.O. Box 250, Gaberones, Botswana.

P. R. HARRIS-Entered Chelmsford Lodge September 1966; entered Chelmsford Hall April 1970; left July 1975. Form VI. Prefect. Colours for Association Football (Vice-Captain 1974). 1st XI Hockey and Cricket (Cap). 2nd XV Rugby Football (Captain). Junior Table Tennis Cup 1973. To go to Eastbourne College (Gonville House) in September 1975. Home address: 118 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

D. T. HUG--Entered January 1973; left July 1975. Form V. 2nd XI Hockey. To go to Seaford College in September 1975. Home address: 5~ Staveley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

C. M. ISELY-Entered Chelmsford Lodge September 1968; entered Chelmsford Hall January 1972; left July 1975. Form IV. Home address: Tutt's Barn, Tutt's Barn Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

J. A. WIN-Entered September 1969; left July 1975. Form VI. Head Boy. Head Librarian. Sub-Leader of the Choir. Colours for Association and Rugby Football, Hockey, Cricket, Athletics and Swimming. Captain of Association Football 1974; Rugby Football 1975 ; Cricket 1975. Squash Shield 1975. Junior Swimming Team 1971 and 1972. Senior Draughts Cup 1975. Senior Chess Cup 1973,1974, 1975. Senior Table Tennis Cup 1975. Senior Tennis Cup 1975. To go to The King's School, Canterbury (Lattergate House), in September 1975. Home address (temporary): Rosalind Cottage, Splaynes Green, Fletching, East Sussex.

N. P. MORGAN-Entered Chelmsford Lodge September 1969; entered Chelms- ford Hall April 1970; left July 1975. Form V. Prefect. 1st XI Association Football, Hockey and Cricket.. 1st XV Rugby Football. Colours for Athletics. Victor Ludorum 1975. To PO to The King's School. Canterburv (Riversleigh House), in September 1975. Home gddress: 45 ~umme;d&m R O ~ , Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8DR.

T. R. PILBEAM-Entered September 1969; left July 1975. Form V. Prefect. Colours for Association Football, Hockey and Athletics. 1st XV Rugby Football. 1st XI Cricket (Cap). Captain of Hockey 1975. Wellington Cup 1972. To go to Eastbourne College (Gonville House), in September 1975. Home address: New Lodge Farm, Hooe, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9HJ.

CAMILLA ST. JOHNSTON-Entered April 1974; left July 1975. Form IIIA. T o go to Ancaster House, Bexhill, in September 1975. Home address: cjo Major C. I. St. Johnston, A.Man.S.G.(W.S.), H.Q. Land Forces, Hong Kong, B.F.P.O.1.

CATHERINE SMITR-Entered Chelmsford Lodge September 1971; entered Chelmsford Hall April 1972; left July 1975. Form V. Prize winner in Timothy

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Redfem Memorial Reading Competition 1972, 1973, 1974. To go to Eastbourne High School in September 1975. Home address: 73 Baldwin Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

D. P. ROBINSON-Entered Chelrnsford Lodge September 1966; entered Chelmsford Hall April 1970, left July 1975. Form VI. Prefect. 1st XV Rugby Football. 2nd XI Association Foetball, Hockey and Cricket. To go to Eastbourne College (Powell House), in September 1975. Home address: i Cooleen, Darley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

A. J. V~zqmz-Entered April 1972; left July 1975. Form VI. Prefect. Colours for Rugby Football and Swimming. 2nd XI Association Football and Hockey. L

Junior Swimming Team 1972 and 1973. Senior Swimming Team 1974. Junior Swimming Challenge Cup 1973. Stapleton Cup 1974. Senior Swim- ming Challenge Cup 1975. To enter Eastbourne College in September 1975. Home address: 22 Arlington Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Also left:

BETTINA .HOW-Entered Chelmsford Lodge May 1973; entered Chelmsford Hall September 1973 ; left July 1975. Form 11.

S. C. Omm-Entered April 1974; left July 1975. Form 11.

J. L. A. VAUGHAN--Entered September 1973; left July 1975. Form V. 1st XV l

Rugby Football. 2nd XI Association Football, Hockey and Cricket. I

Also left at the end of the Spring Term 1975: C. Y. C~K~RAH-Entered September 1971; left March 1975. Form V.

Prefect. 1st XI Association Football, Hockey and Cricket (Cap). 1st XV Rugby Football. Vice-Captain of Rugby Football 1975. Colours for Athletics.

C. L. C--Entered September 1971; left March 1975. Form IIIA. 1st XI Association Football. 2nd XI Hockey. 2nd XV Rugby Football.

DATES OF INTEREST

AUTUMN TERM STARTS: Saturday 13th September. CHOBS GOLF COMPETITION: Sunday 12th October. AUTUMN TERM EXEAT: Friday 24th to Tuesday 28th October. COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION: Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th

November. CHOBS SOCCER V . SCHOOL: Saturday 6th December. CAROL SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS': Wednesday 10th December. AUTUMN TERM ENDS : Saturday 13th December. CHOBS XI v. PERAMBULATORS: Friday 26th December. SPRING BEGINS : Saturday 10th January.

CHELMSFORD LODGE

The term began on a happy note with Mrs. Wendy Nicholls rejoining our Staff, taking over Form I11 from Miss Vidot.

Sports Day was finally held on a Wednesday this term following an unusually wet Saturday. This meant that fewer parents than usual were able to attend what turned out to be a very happy, successful occasion, during which several different novelty races were introduced and which ended with a splendid tea provided by Mrs. Jane Stevens and her Staff.

The Lodge winners were as follows: Event I : Flat Races:

Form IV Fiona Paterson 111, Richard Townshend I1 Mark Wainwright and Paola Fusciardi I A Peter Hawkins IB Karen Fan K.G.A. Nicola Lush K.G.B. Timothy Cain and Angela Phipp

Event 2: ZOO Metres: Form IV Nicholas Xenophontos

I11 Richard Clarke I1 Mark Wainwright I Peter Hawkins

Event 3: High Jump: Form IV Rachel Wilson

I11 Richard Townshend I1 Julian Haines and Kevin Feeney I Fiona Legris

Event 4 : Novelty Races: Obstacle : Form IV Rene Vogt

111 Helen Walter Sack: Form IV Nicholas Xenophontos

I11 Helen Walter I1 Paolo Fusciardi

Bean Bag: Form I1 Julian Haines I A Giles Wilson IB Darlene Taylor

Egg-and-Spoon: Form IA Karen Fan IB Caroline Hodgson K.G.A. Nicola Lush K.G.B. Angela Phipp

Bunny Hop: Form K.G.A. Ruth Robins K.G.B. Angela Phipp

On the 29th May we were visited by P.C. Walker who showed an excellent film on road safety, Mind How You Go.

On the 2nd June all the full-time pupils at the Lodge visited Attwoods Farm* ! Bodle Street Green. We set out in a small cavalcade of cars and minibuses and

had a marvellous afternoon with the Petrides. They took us around their farms and showed the children the various activities and machines involved in running a large dairy farm. The highlights of the afternoon were walking the cows down to the milking shed and having a drink of their very fresh ice-cold milk.

President: David Stevens, Chelmsford Hall, Eastbourne, BNZO 7EL. (Tele- phone 34261.)

Hon. Secretary: Trevor Bonnett, Chelmsford Lodge (Telephone 31455). Hon. Treasurer: Peter Rand, Pashley Down, Compton Drive, Eastbourne,

BN20 8DA. Hon. Auditor: Michael Going.

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NEW MEMBER: Nicholas P. Morgan (1970-75). SUBSCRIPTIONS: E10 or E2 annually. Cheque payable to CHOBS. .Membership

is open to boys and girls of Chelmsford Hall on being proposed and seconded- forms available from Hon. Secretary.

Obtainable from the secretary at C.H. : CHOBS CRESTED TIES El-15 (cheque payable to CHOBS). SCHOOL CRESTED BADGES (brooch pin) 50p. SCHOOL HISTORY 1920-70 by L. J.C. E l per copy (plus 15p in stamps for inland

postage). Cheque/Postal Order for badges and books payable to C.H. please.

GOLFERS: please note-shield Competition SUNDAY 1 2 ~ ~ OCTOBER at Royal Eastbourne Golf Club from 2.15 p.m.

ANOTHER REMINDER: There are still a number of Magazine Questionnaires not yet returned. The many members who responded by sending Bankers' Orders (84) or donations towards the cost of the termly magazine are thanked for their co-operation and support. Any suggestions or queries regarding the CHOBS will be welcomed by T.F.B.

CHANGES OF ADDRESS should please be notified promptly-and we repeat that we are always glad to hear from Old Boys and to receive visits.

OLD BOYS' BOOK. The following have signed between 1st January and 20th July 1975: Martin Bale, Stephen Nicholson, W. Tincknell, A. A. Ryner, Simon Burlingham, Andrew Gray, Chris Morgan, Duncan Symington, Nicholas St. Johnston, Michael Henderson, Robert Pilbeam and David Fox.

We regret to announce the death of Antony Blake which tookplace at Lindfield, West Sussex, on 24th June 1975. He entered the School in January 1925 and spent five years with us. He reached Form V1 and won his Colours for cricket, Association and Rugby Football. He left at the end of the Spring Term 1930 with a scholarship to the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. He was one of the founder members of the CHOBS.

After retiring from the Royal Navy with the rank of Commander he took up a career in business.

We extend our deep sympathy to his widow and family.

CONGRATULATIONS

ENGAGEMENTS STUART GARDINER (1948-56) to Dilys Angela, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

J. S. R. Spelman, of Kirby Bedon, Norwich. PETER RAND (1955-60) to Alison, elder daughter of Mrs. M. H. Turner Jones

and the late C. E. Turner Jones, of Silverdale, Lancashire. SIMON THOMPSON (1954-60) to Jacqueline, daughter of Mrs. G. M. 0. Horn

and the late Mr. D. S. Horn, of Cassilis, Tilney All Saints, King's Lynn, Norfolk.

MARRIAGES

SIMON BURLINGHAM (1961-67) to Patricia Anne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Moore, of Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, at St. Luke's Church, Goostrey, Cheshire, on 3rd April 1975.

PHILIP HA= (1958-61) to Michele Le Vacon on 19th July 1975. IAN MCNEIL (1943-48) to Caroline Anne, daughter of the late Lt.-Col. and

Mrs. R. L. Ferard, at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Denis,

Midhurst, West Sussex, on 12th April 1975. His step-brother, Christopher Rebbeck (1956-61), was best man.

Old Boys will be interested to hear that BILL RICHARDS (1939-44) who lost his wife. Jean, in August 1974 has re-married and is living in Surrey.

We also learn that JONATHAN HUBBARD-FORD (1949-56) who is with the Chase Manhattan Bank in Hong Kong has married but no details are yet to hand.

BIRTH MORRISH-TO Rosemary (n6e Dixon) and Robert Morrish (1957-63), a son

(Nicholas Rufus Lutwyche), on 23rd April 1975.

GOLF

Three pairs went out in a Stableford competition organised on Sunday 11th May at the Royal, Eastbourne. Best rounds were by Michael Reading who went round in 81 and Hugh Clarke in 82. Michael won the Cup with 38 points to Hugh's 36. The next meeting will be on Sunday 12th October, again at the Royal, Eastbourne.

CRICKET

Only one match was played against Jevington this season, on Saturday 26th July at Jevington. A mixed bag of old boys and Staff took on a useful side who, opting to bat first, had 92 on the board before they lost a wicket. Then wickets tumbled to some "schoolmasters' slows" from Norman Down and David Stevens, and six men had gone for 115. A rally, helped by some rusty fielding however, took their final score to 161. CHOBS started disastrously with four wickets down for ten runs but some spirited and adventurous innings by Ian Comer, David Adelston and Patrick Buxton eventually gave us a more respectable 105 all out.

Others who played were Malcolm Reid, John Smith, Christopher Morgan, Chris Tate, Christopher Wadman, John Davies and Clive Belgeonne.

NEWS OF OLD BOYS

(Dates indicate time at Chelmsford Hall)

PETER ASHFORTH (1955-63) who has recently been working for Reed International in Bangkok has had to leave Thailand because of the political situation and is now operating from Singapore. His brother, PHILLIP (1963-68), has one year to go before taking his finals (B.A. Accountancy) at the City of London Polytechnic. ANTHONY (1965-70) left Eastbourne College in July. He took A-levels in Chemistry, Geography and Mathematics. He played in the golf team. During the summer holidays he was a member of the College expedition to Norway.

CLIVE BELGEONNE (1967-71), Marlborough, took A-levels in English, History and French. Next term he is tackling "Oxbridge" entry.

SIMON CAFFYN (1969-74), Eastbourne College, played cricket for the Junior Colts, scoring over 300 runs in a highly successful season, which earned him an occasional game in the Colts. Well done, our last year's Captain!

ANTHONY CHECKLEY (1963-68) is still with the Eastbourne Car Hire Company. His brother, STEPHEN (1964-69), is kept busy with two jobs. In the morning he works in his father's firm (Selto) and in the afternoon he transfers to a betting shop.

IAN COMER (1966-71) is *g a sweet shop in Eastbourne (Ospreys, Cavendish Place) in partnership wlth a friend. Roll up, fellow CHOBs I

TIM ELLIS (1964-69) who is doing a course in hotel management at Oxford Polytechnic is at present working in the Charing Cross Station Hotel. He shares a flat with friends in Swiss Cottage. 1

RORY FARQUHAR-THOMSON (1969-71), Christ's Hospital, took seven 0-levels in I

the summer when he was still a few months short of his 15th birthday. He I

starts his A-level course in September and has chosen as his subjects English, i French and Russian. He played cricket for the Under 15 XI and the trumpet in the School band. He devotes a good deal of time to music. He has reached Grade 6 in the trumpet and next term will be learning the piano.

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NICHOLAS FELGATE (1968-73), Eastbourne Grammar School, was Captain of l

the Under 15 cricket XI, and also played for the 2nd XI when the Under 15 had no match. He also played for Eastbourne Colts in the Sussex Junior I Festival.

MARK FLOYD (1920-26) will shortly be retiring from his job as Marketing Director of Granada TV Rental though he intends to continue as a part-time l

consultant for a year or two. I ANDREW GOLDING (1967-72), Eastbourne Grammar School, took nine 0-levels

in the summer. He starts his A-level course in September and hopes to take French, English and History.

ROBERT GOWER (1967-72), Eastbourne College, was a member of the 1st XI cricket team.

ANDREW GRAY (1954-59) paid a welcome visit to the School at the beginning of term. He is still at Peebles with Scottish Agricultural Industries and for light relief is a member of their team in a business competition organised by the Scotsman. His family has now increased to two.

SIMON HAINE (1966-70) has spent four months in South Africa. He is going to I

Bristol University to study Civil Engineering.

CHRISTOPHER HARDING (194146) has left India where he has been tobacco planting for many years with the British-American Tobacco Company and is transferring to Benin, Western Nigeria, where he has been offered an appoint- ment with the same company.

PAUL HARRIS (1968-73), Eastbourne College, played cricket for the Colts and captained the team. Amongst other achievements they won the Eastbourne Schools Knock-Out Tournament (Under 16).

PHILIP J~AWKES (1958-61) is teaching Modern Languages at Burford Compre- hensive School, Oxon. As reported elsewhere in this magazine he is now married. His home is in Cirencester where his wife is taking up a teaching post in Modem Languages at a local preparatory school, Oakley Hall.

ALAN HODGE (1962-67) who is with Jaguar Cars has less than a year. to run before his apprenticeship is completed. He then hopes to take up a position as co-ordinator of overseas service administration for the firm. Meantime he is secretary of the works motor club. He writes, "Anyone who has been successful enough after leaving C.H. to own a Jaguar or Daimler and is having problems will be welcome to contact me at home (2 Ettington Road, Mount Nod, Coventry) or at Jaguar (Daimler Service Dept., Kingfield Road, Coventry)." While making no promises he will do what he can to help.

GRAHAM JOHNSTON (1962-64) who is in the Australian Fleet Air Arm has been promoted to Lieutenant. He is based on Darwin. HAMISH (1961-66) has joined the Metropolitan Police. ANDREW (1966-71), Loretto, has one year to go before A-levels. He gained his Hockey Colours last term and played one match for the 1st XV.

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DEREK JONES (1969-73), King's School, Bruton, has now completed his second year. He has done very well in Art, and swims for the School.

TIMOTHY KERR-DINEEN (1965-70) left Seaford College in July. He took the "Oxbridge" entry examination last November and was offered a place at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge (where his brother, Peter, is) to read English. He is going up in October. He played in the 1st XI cricket team. His younger brother, ANTHONY (1967-72), Marlborough, is working for A-levels in French, Russian and Music which he will take in 1976. He played Hockey last term for the Colts and Rackets for the School second pair. He played cricket for the 2nd XI and towards the end of the term was 'knocking on the door' of the 1st XI. He has also taken up golf and is a member of the West Sussex Golf Club. He continues to shine in the field of music. He won the School Senior Piano Master class and is taking his Grade 8 in both piano and violin.

ADRIAN MILLER (1966-71), Canford, is half-way through his A-level course (French, English, Geography). He went on a five-day geography trip to South Wales at the end of the Spring Term. He took an 0-level in Statistics in June. He played for the 1st XI and opened the bowling.

RICHARD MONNINGTON (1966-70) has left Lancing and is now working on his father's farm outside Lewes.

JAMES MORGAN (1966-69) has been at Southampton University for a year reading Mechanical Engineering.

ADAM MYNOTT (1966-71), Eastbourne College, is half-way through his A-level course. He is in his second season in the 1st XI and kept wicket, though he had to hand over the gloves towards the end because his services were required as a bowler. His younger brother, TOBY (1968-73), Eastbourne College, played cricket for the Colts B, and also for Eastbourne Colts in the Sussex Junior Festival.

DAVID NABARRO (1958-63) who has a house job at University College Hospital, London, was appointed medical officer to the "Iraqi-Kurdistan Expedition" ("Save the Children Fund") and gave a radio broadcast account of his experience on the BBC.

JOHN NICHOLSON (1952-57) who teaches Art is now in Inverness. He would be pleased to see any CHOB minded to take a holiday "in the Inverness out- back". His address is: 25 MacLeod Road, Balloch, Inverness.

RICHARD OATS (1953-58) is now living in Manchester. He works for a large Dutch freight-forwarding organisation called Trans Maas which specialises in T.I.R. trailer (juggernaut) movements. He is manager of one of their U.K. offices and recommends any CHOB who exports to the E.E.C. to make use of his company's services!

KIM PALMER (1967-71) who is at a tutorial establishment at Lewes where he has already gained five 0-levels is hoping to attain his target of seven as a result of the 1975 examination.

ROBERT PILBEAM (1969-74), Bethany, has thoroughly enjoyed his iirst year and recommends the School to C.H. boys. He will be promoted to Form VB in September.

NICHOLAS POMEROY (1968-73), Eastbourne College, opened the bowling for the Colts.

HARLGY RICHARDS (1967-72), Eastbourne College, having gained two 0-levels last year (Divinity and Mathematics) took a further eight this term.

ALLAN ROBINSON (1964-69) has been accepted as a student at St. Martin's College of Art, London. We congratulate him on gaining admission as competition for places is severe and wish him every success.

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When IAN ST. JOHNSTON (1940-44), Major, Royal Corps of Transport, went out to Hong Kong he found no fewer than three other CHOB fellow officers stationed there. He took over from ROGER BATES (1946-50) now back in the U.K. as a member of the Army Management Service Group. He also sees a good deal of his cousin, ANTHONY SIMMONS (1950-55), and MICHABL WHITEHEAD (1946-51), a Gurkha officer in the Headquarters. NICHOLAS ST. JOHNSTON (1969-74), Cheltenham, writes to say that he is spending a good deal of his spare time on and under the water. He coxes a Senior four. He has also joined the Sub-Aqua club and is learning to use aqua-lungs. He hopes for promotion to Form IV next term.

Welcome news from RICHARD SLATTER (1941-46). He left the Royal Navy two years ago with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander after some 21 years' service and has started a new career in Civil Aviation working for Laker Airways. He is at present domiciled in West Berlin. He has been married for five years and has two "splendid" children.

CHRISTOPHER WADMAN (1965-70) left Eastbourne College in July. He will be working on a farm at OfFharn near Lewes for the coming 12 months.