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A.M.D.G.
St. STANISLAUS MAGAZINE
VOL. [13] NOVEMBER 1955.
General Editor: B. SCANNELL, S.J. Business Manager: J. DE FREITAS Assistant Editor: CLAUDE A. VIEIRA.
CONTENTS
COLLEGE SECTION
The College Staff
Examination Results
London University Results, 1954
St. Stanislaus College Oxford & Cambridge School Examinations
Jottings from a College Diary, 1954-55
Prize List
Valete, Salvete
Notes on Valete and Salvete
Class Lists
Cheap Eats
Revenge in Showdown
School Days in Scotland
The St. Vincent de Paul Society
The Debating Society
The Senior Sodality
At Red Water Creek
Boy Scouts Jamboree in Canada
Camping in the Northwest
The Co-operative Society
A Short Visit to Surinam
A Trip to Barbados
Inter-House Cricket
Inter-House Football
Our Footballers
Jacob Cup Semi-Final
Jacob Cup Final
Pen Pictures of Cricket Team
Northcote Cricket Cup Results
Mount St. Benedict College Tour
College Athletes
Athletic Sports
Prospectus
Back to: Association Section
THE COLLEGE STAFF
Rev. B. SCANNELL, S.J. Principal.
Rev. S. Boase, S.J.
Rev.C. Byrne, S.J.
Rev. O. Earle, S.J.
Mr. N. Bowron
Mr. L. Campayne
Mr. L. Cummings
Mr. M. De Abreu
Mr. V. Mahanger
Mr. S. A. Marques
Rev. H. Feeny, S.J.
Rev. A. Gill, S.J.
Rev. T. Lynch, S.J.
Mr. P. Persaud.
Mr. J. R. Singh
Mr. D. Thompson
Mr. C. Vieira
Miss Cora Lopes
Captain of the School: Anthony Clarke
PREFECTS
D. Benn
P. Fredericks
G. Jules
T. Newman
C. Derrell
C. Searwar
J. Sparrock
A. Zitman (5A)
R. Dias
G. Jekir
C. Martin
S. de Castro
L. Harry
A. Seth
G. Newsam (5B)
STAFF CHANGES
Mr. Jerome Bacchus, Mr. L. Jonas and Mr J. A. Singh went off to England at the end of September to work and study. We wish them every success. Mr. N. Bowron, Mr. V. Mahanger, Mr. M. De Abreu and Mr. P. Persaud have taken their places. Mr. Bowron is helping Fr. Feeny with the Science and, at long last, we have been able to start Physics in Form 6.
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EXAMINATION RESULTS
Kenneth Khan and Carlyle Moore were awarded U.C.W.I. Exhibitions. Congratulations to them and to their masters. K. Khan relinquished his exhibition as he was already half-way across the Atlantic by the time the results were made known.
Advanced Level
Although there were some disappointments in the Advanced Level results, these results were better than in any previous year. Eight boys attempted three subjects; four passed in all three subjects and the other four in two subjects.
Of the first year Sixth, three boys passed in one subject each. J. C. de Freitas,
K. Khan and C. Moore each secured one distinction.
Ordinary Level
Twenty-eight boys in 5A secured 156 passes; twenty-four boys in 5B
secured 64 passes. The 5A results are not quite as good as the results in 1954 and 1953; but they are satisfactory.
The 5B results are not satisfactory. Only 33⅓% passed in English Language
and 41⅔% in Elementary Mathematics. Until the boys in the B Classes work much harder lower down the school the results will not improve much.
Twenty five boys, mostly from Upper 4A and first year sixth, took one or
two subjects; all, except three, were successful.
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LONDON UNIVERSITY RESULTS, 1955 GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
Names Advanced Level Passes Ordinary Level Passes
Bacchus, J.
Campayne, L.
Cummings, L.
de Haan, O.
de Abreu, M.
de Freitas, J. C.
Jonas, L.
Jules, G.
Khan, K.
Mahanger, V.
Menezes, G.
Moore, C.
Newman, T.
Tai-oy-Yong, G.
Vieira, D.
Edwards, J.
Physics.
Latin, English, Ancient History.
Geography, Ancient History.
Latin, Applied Maths.
Latin, Pure Maths, Applied Maths.
Latin, Pure Maths, Applied Maths.*
Pure Maths,
Pure and Applied Maths.
Latin, Pure Maths *, Applied Maths.
Latin, English.
Pure Maths, English.
Latin, Pure Maths *, Applied Maths.
Pure Maths.
Latin, Pure Maths.
Pure and Applied Maths.
Pure Maths.
.
Pure Maths.
Pure Maths.
Latin, French.
Pure Maths.
* Distinction.
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OXFORD & CAMBRIDE SCHOOLS EXAMINATIONS
GENERAL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION ORDINARY LEVEL
ABBREVIATIONS
Scrip. E. Lang. E. Lit. Lat. Fr. El. Maths. Ad. Maths.
Scripture English Language. English Literature. Latin. French. Elementary Mathematics Additional Mathematics.
Phy. Chem. Gen. Sc. Geog. Hist.
Physics. Chemistry. General Science. Geography. History
FORM 5A
N. Bacchus (5)
M. S. Bunbury (5)
M. E. Camacho (8)
J. A. Castanheiro (6)
P. Cheong Leen (6)
J. M. Choy (6)
M. A. P. Cole (7)
S. A. De Castro (8)
L. Fernandes (4)
L. G. Harry (7)
V. R. Hazlewood (5)
C. G. Henriques (3)
M. A. Heydon (4)
L. A. Kwok (6)
R. A. Leandro (6)
D. M. C. Menezes (5)
N. C. Miller (3)
M. A. Pequeneza (4)
G. A. Pereira (6)
L. A. Phillips (9)
C. B. Rarnalho (4)
J. P. Rodrigues (7)
C. B. A. Searwar (8)
M. C. Serrao (6)
O. A. Seth (7)
J. M. Sparrock (7)
S. C. Stayers (4)
J. T. Thomson (3)
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., El. Maths., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Hist., French.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Lat., Fr., El. Maths., Phy., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., Lat., Fr., El. Maths., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., Lat., Ad. Maths., Phy., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., Fr., Ad. Maths., Phy., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Lat., Fr., El. Maths. Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Lat., Fr., Ad. Maths., Chem.
Scrip., Fr., El. Mat'hs., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Fr., El. Maths., Phy., Chem.
E. Lang., E. Lit., Lat., Fr., El. Maths.
Scrip., Ad. Maths., Phy. with Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., Lat., Fr.
Scrip., E. Lang., Lat., Fr., El. Maths., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., Eng. Lit., La,t., Fr., El. Maths.
Scrip., E. Lang., Ad. Maths., Phy., Chem.
Scrip., El. Maths., Chem.
Scrip., Fr., El. Maths., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Fr., EL Maths., Phy.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Lat., Fr., El. Maw., Ad, Maths., Phy., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., El. Maths.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Hist., Lat., Fr., EI. Maths.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Lat., Fr., Ad. Maths., Phy., Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Lat., Fr., El. Maths.
Scrip., E. Lang., E. Lit., Lat., Fr., El. Maths.
Scrip., E. Lang., Fr., EI. Maths., Ad. Maths., Phy.,Chem.
Scrip., E. Lang., Chem., Biology.
Scrip., E. Lang., Hist.
FORM 5B
A. Ali (2)
J. E. G. Baichoo (2)
C. J. Boulter (3)
D. A. Burch-Smith (2)
A. A. Cendrecourt (3)
M. G. Chan-a-Sue (5)
J. A. Charrion (1)
D. V. Clarke (1)
D. A. J. Danney (2)
L. Deane (6)
W. C. A. Dennison (1)
R. C. A. P. Derrell (5)
G. G. Douglas-Hall (1)
F. A. R. Dwarka (3)
D. A. Fraser (2)
A. V. J. Gonsalves (3)
C. G. Gunby (2)
J. Joaquin (2)
G. I. Moonsammy (3)
K. G. Nicholson (2)
G. C. McL. Scantlebury (4)
R. C. Schuler (2)
D. P. J. Singh (4)
T. O. Smith (4)
El. Maths., Gen. Sc.
Scrip., Gen. Sc.
El. Maths., Gen. Sc.
E. Lang., Lat.
Scrip., E. Lang., Gen. Sc.
Scrip., E. Lang., Geog., El. Maths., Gen. Sc.
Gen. Sc.
Gen. Sc.
El. Maths., Gen. Sc.
Scrip., E. Lang., Geog., Lat., El. Maths., Gen. Sc.
El. Maths.
E. Lang., Geog., Lat., El. Maths., Gen. Sc.
Scrip.
Scrip., El. Maths., Gen.-Sc.
Scrip., Gen. Sc.
Scrip., Geolg., Gen. Sc.
Scrip.. Gen. Sc.
Scrip., Gen. Sc.
Scrip., E!. Maths., Gen. Sc.
Lat., Gen. Sc.
Scrip., E. Lang., Lat., Gen. Sc.
E. Lang., Gen. Sc.
Scrip., Geog., El. Maths., Gen. Sc.
Scrip., E. Lang., Lat., Gen. Sc.
FORM 5C
R. S. Camacho (3)
F. I. Campayne (3)
D. S. Cheong-Leen (1)
M. T. Da Silva (1)
J. E. De Barros (1)
R. E. Dias (1)
P. A. Fredericks (1)
R. W. P. Gomes (3)
B. A. Gouveia (1)
L. E. Grant (1)
K. C. Hahnfeld (1)
E. A. Jack (1)
J. B. Joaquin (1)
N. A. J. Jordan (1)
M. Jules (1)
A. Martin (1)
H. A.Ng (1)
R. P. S. Paul (1)
W. G. Persaud (1)
J. A. Yip (1)
A. B. Zitman (1)
E. Lang., Lat., El. Maths.
E. Lang., Lat., El. Maths.
El. Maths.
El. Maths.
E. Lang.
Ad. Maths.
Ad. Maths.
E. Lang., Lat., El. Maths.
El. Maths.
E!. Maths.
E. Lang.
Ad. Maths'
El. Maths.
El. Maths.
El. Maths.
El Maths.
El. Maths.
El. Maths.
Lat.
El. Maths.
El. Maths.
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JOTTINGS FROM A COLLEGE DIARY, 1954-55 MONDAY, SEPT. 20 - A new term and a new year begin. Books given out and then off home to recover, helped by a half-holiday. The Staff room is now on the top floor, the Principal's Office on the second; there has been painting too. We welcome to the College Fr. Byrne, Mr. Campayne and Mr. J. A. Singh, and offer our thanks with our farewells to Mr. Laydoo and Mr. Lampkin. TUESDAY 21 -There was a half-holiday. Things are looking good. WEDNESDAY 22 to FRIDAY 24 - The Retreat, given by Fr. Payne, was attended by the top classes down to U4B; non-retreatants did not return to school in the afternoons. WEDNESDAY 29 - Honnett Searwar left the Colony for the U.C.W.I., and four others set off for England. MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 - The results of the G.C.E., Advanced Level, were learnt. TUESDAY 5 - Dias Cup vs. Queen's College. Lost 1 - 0. FRIDAY 8 - Half-holiday in honour of Fr. Smith, the new Superior, who was for so long the Principal of the College. MONDAY 11 - The October Public Holiday. WEDNESDAY11 to THURSDAY12 - Jacob Cup vs. Q.C. Won. Thursday, end of school at 2:30. SATURDAY16 - Results of the G.C.E., Ordinary Level. FRIDAY 22 - A debate (Forms VI ,and V); about 30 were present. SUNDAY, OCT. 24 - The Consecration of Bishop Guilly. MONDAY 25 - A whole holiday in honour of our new Bishop. TUESDAY 26 - M. Pasea left for England, and A. Joaquin for the U.C.W.I. WEDNESDAY 27 - The Apostolic Delegate, with Bishop Kuypers and Brother Dunstan, visited the College. A half-holiday was granted. SATURDAY 30 - Fr. Scannell returned from England. THURSDAY, Nov. 4 - Victory Day I.
MONDAY 8 - The November Public Holiday. WEDNESDAY10 - Safety First talks by the Police. WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY - Jacob Cup vs. Berbice High School. Lost. THURSDAY 11 - Winners of B. G. Scholarship published: Q.C., B.H.S., J. C. De Freitas qualified. FRIDAY 12 - Feast of St. Stanislaus anticipated. Mass at 8:30, sermon by Fr. Scannell. Half-holiday. Association Dinner. SATURDAY 13 - St. Stanislaus (Feast of). WEDNESDAY17 - Rain gave us a half-holiday. FRIDAY 26 - Science Club meeting. TUESDAY, DEC. 7 - Benedict Singh ordained in Rome. WEDNESDAY 8 - Feast of Immaculate Conception. Half-holiday. THURSDAY 9 - Victory Day II. FRIDAY 10 - Half-holiday to get ready for Bingo. Debate, Association vs. College. SATURDAY 11 -Teen-age Bingo. WEDNESDAY 15 - End of term 11:30. (Term exams only for 5A and 5B). Science Club meeting. MONDAY, JAN. 10 - Beginning of Term. TUESDAY 25 - Exams begin for classes other than 5A and 5B. THURSDAY 27 - D. Perreira and T. De Abreu to England. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 - Feast of the Purification of Our Lady. Half-holiday (Last Vows of Fr. Kearney). Some boys visited the Technical Institute. FRIDAY 4 - Science Club meeting. THURSDAY 10 - Conference, whole holiday. FRIDAY 11 - A Spelling Bee. About 30 boys came.
TUESDAY 22 - Victory Day I WEDNESDAY 23 - The College Co-operative Society begins its existence. SUNDAY 27 - C. Henriques wins the mile open championship at the Sports at Wales. MONDAY 28 - Forty Hours. Form 3 downwards, to the Cathedral in the morning. L 4 up, at 3 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 3 - Half-holiday granted by the Rain (it doesn't do that often). SATURDAY 5 - Heats at 'the seawall. FRIDAY 11 - Debate for Forms VI and V SATURDAY 12 - Heats. WEDNESDAY 16 - School ended 2 p.m. Heats. Rain ! THURSDAY 17 - Heats finished. FRIDAY 18 - Rain postponed the Sports, fixed for today. SATURDAY19 - Fr. Scannell left, en route for Jamaica (Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools in the Caribbean). FRIDAY 25 - Sports Day once again postponed. TUESDAY, APRIL 5 - Victory Day II. Also, end of term 3 p.m. WEDNESDAY 6 - Sports Day! Fr. Scannell returned in time for them, or part of them. There was some rain in the morning, a little about 3:30 - and plenty on Thursday. TUESDAY, MAY 3 - Opening of School, third term. THURSDAY 5 - Collection for St. Joseph's Hospital (about this time) $17.21. THURSDAY 12 - Conference, whole holiday. TUESDAY 24 - Empire Day, whole holiday. WEDNESDAY 25 - Mr. Hill, of the British Council, played records of music, and spoke about the subject.
MONDAY 30 - Whitsun Public Holiday. SATURDAY, JUNE 5 - Entrance Exam. for Form 2. MONDAY, 6 - Mr.Sanger-Davies visited the College. WEDNESDAY 8 - Victory Day I THURSDAY 9 - Feast of Corpus Christi; whole holiday FRIDAY 10 - The examinees of Form 6 did not return to school. SATURDAY 11 - Fr. Lynch left for England. MONDAY 13 - 3B to the Museum, all by themselves. G.C.E., Advanced Level, begins. FRIDAY I7 - Feast of the Sacred Heart, half-holiday. SATURDAY 25 - Entrance Exam for Form I and Preparatory. FRIDAY, JULY 1 - Last day of School for Form V. SATURDAY 2 - Films at College. THURSDAY 7 - G.C.E., Ordinary Level. TUESDAY 12 – Half-holiday (not for VA). WEDNESDAY 13 - Films to raise money for the Mount St. Benedict tour. Victory Day II THURSDAY 14 - Prize Day. Half-holiday (not for VA). FRIDAY 15 - Half-holiday. Fr. Feeny left for England. MONDAY 18 - Half-holiday (for most classes). TUESDAY 19 - End of the term, a.m., and end of the school year!
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PRIZE WINNERS, 1954-55 GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
U.C.W.I Exhibitions: K. Khan, C. Moore
GCE Advanced Level
GCE Ordinary Level
Form 6 Religious Doctrine
G. Jules.
Upper 4A Religious Doctrine Class Prizes
F. Campayne 1. F. Campayne 2. L. Grant
Upper 4B Religious Doctrine Class Prize
G. Newsam 1. O. Ching-a- Sue 2. M. de Cambra.
Lower 4A Religious Doctrine Class Prizes
N. Pereira 1. N. Pereira 2. L. D. Gonsalves
Lower 4B Religious Doctrine Class Prize
M. Clarke 1. A. Nascimento 2. G. Miller
Form 3A Religious Doctrine Class Prizes
M. Rodrigues 1. J. da Costa. 2. J. Ajhodia.
Form 3B Religious Doctrine Class Prizes
T. Martins. 1. T. Jardine. 2. R. Solomon.
Form 2A Religious Doctrine Class Prizes
J. da Silva. 1. J. Lewis. 2. R. Bhagwandatt.
Form 2B Religious Doctrine Class Prizes
C. Nichols. 1. N. Fernandes. 2. T. A. Martins.
Form 1 Religious Doctrine Class Prizes
R. Logan. 1. R. Logan. 2. T . Logan.
Preparatory Religious Doctrine Class Prize
M. Dargan. 1. M. Parsley 1. M. Dargan.
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VALETE NB:
After each boy's name is placed the class from which he left and the number of years he spent at the College. Asterisks denote those who have left the College to further their studies.
Student Name From Form
Years at
Saints Student Name
From Form
Years at
Saints
*De Haan, O. De Abreu, M. De Freitas, J. C. * Hazlewood, R. * Jack, E. * Khan, K. Mahanger, V. * Menezes, G. * Moore, C. * Pereira, D. Tai-oy-yong, G. Vieira, D. Bacchus, N. Castanheiro, J. Cheong Leen, P. Fernandes, L. Henriques, C. Leandro, R. Miller, N. Pequeneza, M. Pereira, G. Rodrigues, J. Stayers, C. Alleyne, J. Alli, D. Baichoo, J. Boulter, C. Cendrecourt, A. Chardon, J. Clarke, D. Danney, D. Dennison, G. Dwarka, F. Gonsalves, A. Gunby, C. Hall, G. Moonsammy, G.
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5A 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B 5B
7 7 8
5 ⅔ 3 ⅓
7 8 7 7 ⅓ 7
3 ⅓ 5 5 6 6 9 6 5 5 5 5
4 ⅔ 3 ⅔ 2 ⅓
1 2 ⅓ 5 ⅓
5 5 5
5 ⅔ 8 8
7 ⅔ 5 4
* Singh, D. Schuler, R. Smith, T. Alleyne, M. De Goeas, A. De Souza, M. Pereira, P. * Man, J. Chee-a-Tow, I. Ghristiani, E. Chong, I. De Souza, M. Gouveia, M. Harrison, E. Hawkins, B. King, R. Nichols, G. Pequeneza, A. Fernandes, J. * Hare, M. * Hiscocks, D. * Parsley, D. * Williams, M. * Foster, P. * Baldwin, A. * Camacho, J. * Dalgleish, I. Da Silva, T. * Gordon, I. * Serrao, C. Melville, A. Arthur, R. Besson, J. * Foster, S. * Parsley, M. Shaw, N. Yhip, R.
5B 5B 5B
U4B U4B U4B U4B L4A L4B L4B L4B L4B L5B L4B L4B L4B L4B L4B 3A 3B 3B 3B 3B 2B 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Prep. Prep. Prep. Prep. Prep. Prep.
4 2 6
3 ⅔ 4
4 ⅔ 3 ⅓ 1 ⅔ 3 ⅓
5 2 ⅔ 2 ⅓ 4 ⅔
3 3 ⅓
3 3 3
1 ⅓ 4 ⅔
1 2 3
2 ⅓ 3 3
2 ⅔ 3
1 ⅔ 1 ⅓
2 1 1 1 1 1 1
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SALVETE N.B. As a point of interest, we place after each name the school from which the boy came.
New Student Name Previous School New Student
Name Previous School
Magalee, Y. M. Sucre, R. Abraham, B. Ally, R Chan-a-Sue, P. Chao Wing, L. De Castro, G. De Freitas, J. De Ryck, W. Dos Ramos, C. Fernandes, T. Forte, G. Gemon, C. Grant, B. Hatmin, D. Hill, P. Hinckson, O. James, R. Khan, R. La Borde, D. Li, P. McDavid, E. Pereira, R. A. Rebeiro, H. Rebeiro, R Roberts, W. Serrao, I. Singh, R M. Spooner, W. Sylvester, C. Yhap, J. P. Chung, H. French, L. Gonsalves, B. Goveia, O. Greene, L. Jardine, J. Joseph, W. Loncke, J. Mendes, M.
Berbice High School Central High School Sacred Heart St. Mary's St. Mary's St. Mary's Sacred Heart Martindale R.C. Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Carmel Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Carmel Sacred Heart St. Mary's St. Mary's Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Mrs. Baird's Wortmanville E. I. Carmel St. Mary's St. Mary's St. Aidan's, Wismar Carmel B.V. Govt. School Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Johanna Cecelia St. Francis Mrs. Baird's Queenstown Sacred Heart
Persaud, H. Rogers, M. Saunders, T. Seth, J. Small, Jos. Williams, D. Arthur, T. Bacchus, A. Baiadin, S. Baptista, M. Coppin, L. Da Silva, E. Debrah, G. DeCastro, C. DeCastro, T. Hodge, W. Lall, D. McDavid, W. Rockciffe, D. Rodrigues, D. Seth, Clement Burch Smith, A. Cameron, D. De Caires, G. De Freitas, P. De Ryck, J. Fung, E. C Hubbard B. Jardine, A. McDavid, L. Mekdeci, J. Pierre, A. Seale, J. Serrao, P. Siebs, M. Stonehouse, C. Van Sluytrnan, J. Vieira, A. Young, A.
Kitty Methodist Sacred Heart St. Patrick's, Canje Sacred Heart Comenius Sacred Heart Indian Educ. Trust Diamond Govt. School St. Simon's Central High School St. Joseph’s,Port Mourant Malgretout R.C. Victoria R.C. Victoria R.C. Victoria R.C. St. Mary's Smith Church Sacred Heart St. Mary's Aruba Central High School St. Mary's St. Gabriel's Miss Jackson's Ursulines Sacred Heart St. Gabriel's Mr. Owen's St. Mary's Sacred Heart Ursulines St. Mary's Miss Eoxill's Sacred Heart Smith Church Ursulines St. Mary's St. Joseph's, Charlestown Miss Jackson's
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NOTES ON VALETE AND SALVETE
Never before have so many boys left the colony at the same time to further their studies abroad, both Senior boys and Juniors.
O. De Haan and G. Menezes have gone to I.C.T.A., Trinidad, on Bookers' Scholarships; R. Hazlewood to Howard University (U.S.A.); E. Jack to U.K. on a Lindsay Parker Scholarship; K. Khan to U.K. to enter the Noviciate of the Society of Jesus; C. Moore to U.C.W.I., Jamaica, on a Rediffusion Scholarship; D. Perreira to U.K. on a Bookers Scholarship (with T. De Abreu who left a year ago); and D. Singh has gone to Barbados to train for Cable and Wireless.
Most of the younger boys have gone to U.K., one has gone to Trinidad and
another to Barbados. From the middle school, eight boys have left to join Sandwich Courses at the Technical Institute.
The new boys, 79 in number, come to us from 29 different schools in the colony and from one school in Aruba. The Sacred Heart has sent us 25 and St. Mary's 13. Scholarships, 1955
In Form 2 we have 7 Government scholars, 2 Centenary scholars, 2 Police scholars. Over and above these scholarships from Public Funds, Wm. Fogarty. Ltd., has awarded a 5-year scholarship; the Association has awarded one 5 -year scholarship and a middle-school scholarship; and the Guild of the Blessed Sacrament has renewed the Fr. Killion Memorial Exhibition.
The College each year gets excellent material from our Catholic Primary Schools. Once more, hearty thanks.
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1955 CLASS LISTS
KEY TO SCHOLARSHIPS
*1 Government Scholarships *2 Centenary Scholarships *3 Blair Scholarships *4 Kitty Scholarships *5 Jackson Memorial Scholarships *6 Police Scholarships
405 2 2 1 2
*7 Portuguese Scholarships *8 J. P. Santos Scholarships *9 Wm. Fogarty Scholarship *10 Association Scholarships *11 St. Stanislaus Scholarships *12 Fr. Killion Exhibition Scholarship
3 2 1 3
20 1
There are also a number of partial scholarships quite apart from the younger brothers who are received at reduced fees. There are 59 younger brothers.
FORM 6 (25)
Benn, D. *11 Clarke, A. Dias, R. Fredericks, P. Jekir, G. *11 Jules, G. Martin, C. *1 Newman, T. *1 Camacho, M. Chan-a-Sue, M. Choy, J. Cole, M. Deane, L.
*8 de Castro, S. Derrell, C. Harry, L. Hazlewood, V. Heydon, M. Kwok, L. Menezes, D. *3 Phillips, L. *2, *11 Searwar, C. Serrao, M. Seth, A. Sparrock, J.
FORM 5A (29) FORM 5B (31) FORM Upper 4A
(26) FORM Upper 4B
(21) Bunbury, M. *1 Camacho, R. *1 Campayne, F. Cheong Leen, D. *1 Correia, J. *1 Correia, V. da Silva, T. *1 da Silva, M. T. de Abreu, F. Fisher, K. Gomes, R. D. *1 Gomes, W. Gonsalves, A.
Agard, W. Baochus, N. Boodhoo, B. Burch-Smith, D. Ching-a-Sue, O. Chung, L. da Cambra, P. da Silva, R. da Cambra, M. de Souza, J. Edwards, E. Fraser, D. *7 Gomes, A.
Alii-Shaw, S. Armogum, G. Baptista, R. Carr, W Chapman, A. Chapman, E. da Silva, E. de Freitas, G. *1 Gonsalves, N. D. Hing, A. Houston, L. Jordan, K. Kawall, D.
Boodhoo, D. Boyce, T. Cheong, F. Clarke, M. da Silva, M. de Freitas, G. de Freitas, R. Duncan, C *8 Fernandes, F. Fletcher, K. Goorharry, M. Khan, A. King, R.
*4 Gouveia, B. *1 Grant, L. Hahnfeld, K. Jordan, N. *7 Jules, M. *10 Mahanger, L. Martin, A. Pezzella, F. Ramalho, C. *1 Roberts, M. Schuler, C. Ta1bot, C. *11 Teixeira, N. Thomson, J. *1 Yip, J. *1 Zitman, A.
Greene, K. James, E. James, R. Joaquin, J. Lucas, F. Lucas, J. *11 Mahangar, R. Martins, R. Melville. W. Nasir, M. Newsam, G. Nicholson, K. Ramraj, C. Scantlebury, G. Seabra, M. Serrao, M. Teixeira, F. Williams, S.
Mendes de Franca, D. Menezes, D. *1 Pereira, N. Persaud, R. *5 Ramraj, V. *11 Resaul, R. Sancho, V. Seeraj, E. Teixeira, M. Veerapen, M. Veerasawmy, P. *1 Vincent, M. Wilkinson, I.
Lee, D. Melville, R. Miller, G. Nascimento, A. Quan, L. Rodrigues, B. Rodrigues, R. Sparrock, W.
FORM Lower 4A (29)
FORM Lower 4B (30) FORM 3A (34) FORM 3B (33)
*1 Ajodhia, J. *2,*11 Bahh, L. Browman, E. *11 Campayne, W. *1 Ghan-a..,Sue, M. *1 Chaves" D. da Costa, J. D'Aguiar, H. De Andrade, W. *1 Delph, R. *1 Denny, P. Fraser, A. Gomes, M. *4 Gomes, P. 1. Greene, T. *11 Housty, C. Kerry, L. Killikelly, P. La Rose, 1. *1 Lee, D. *1 Lucas, P. Martins, G. *11 Meerabux, W. *7 Pereira, L. Richards, M. *10 Rodrigues, M. *1 Rodrigues, P.
Alleyne, B. Amo, S. BoIlers, A. Bourne, D. Chung, V. de Cambra, D. de Freitas, C. de Mendonca, M. de Souza, E. Driver, E. Gibson, A. Gomes, A. G. Grant M. Harry, I. Jardine, T. Kerry, J. Li, M. Lopes, L. Magalee, Y. M. Miller,A. Pacheco, M. Siebs, D. Singh, T. Solomon, R. Sucre, R. Teixeira, R. Williams, C.
Abdool, M. *1 Beharry, B. *11 Bhagwandatt, R. *1 Campbell, I. *1 Oheong, R. D'Abreu, D. *11 da Silva, J. *3,*11 de Freitas, R. Denny, N. d'Oliveira, J. dos Ramos, M. Duarte, P. Fernandes, . C. *1 Fernandes, J. D. Fernandes, N. Forte,J. *11 Gaskin, R. Gill, D. *1 Gonsalves, A. *1 Gonsalves, J. N. Hasek, T. *2,*11 Humphrey, N. Ibbott, W. *1 Lewis, J. Martins, T. *1 Marq,ues, S. *11 Nichols, C.
Ali, A. Amo, E. Arno, K. Bayley, R. Burch-Smith, G. Burrowes, A. Cameron, A. de Castro, R. Fernandes, James Fernande's, J as. Figueira, T. Forte, F. Gonsalves, A. J. Gonsalves, C. Gonsalves, G. Gonsalves, M. J asmins, A. King, J. Lee, H. Leuhin, F. Martins, T. A. McWatt, K. Pereira, A. Ramalho, R. Romao, B. Sargent, M. Seabra, M.
*1 Sherrett, W. *1 Vanier, M.
Wong, T. Yhap, L. Young, D.
Nobrega, M. *11 Rodrigues, A. Serrao, G. Singh, I. Tiam Fook, W. Vanderhyden, JI. Wong, D.
Small, In. Wallbridge, R. Welshman, H. Westmaas, R. Williams, F. Yansen, R.
FORM 2A (34) FORM 2B (34) FORM 1 (32) Preparatory (22)
*1 Abraham, B. Any, R. *1 Chan-a-Sue, P. Choo Wing, L. da Costa, M. de Castro, G. *1 de Freitas, B. de Ryck,W. dos Ramos, C. Fernandes, T. *1 Forte, G. Gemon, C. *1 Grant, B. Hatmin D. Hill, P. *2, *11 Hinckson, O. James, R. *1 Khan, R. *6 La Borde, D. Li, P. Logan, R. Logan, T. *1 McDavid, E. Pereira R. A. Pereira, R. I. Pereira, V. Rebeiro, H. Rebeiro, R. Roberts, W. Serrao, I. *11,*12 Singh, M. *10 Spooner, W. Sylvester, C. *2,*11 Yhap, J.
Atkins, A. Burch-Smith, L. Campbell, T. Chung, H. Dargan, P. de Freitas, D. de Goeas, R. de Souza, B. French,L. Gomes,P. Gonsalves, B. Goveia, O. Greene, L. Hamilton, A. Henson, A. Hugh, G. Jardine, J. Joseph, W. LOMke,J. V. Mendes de Franca, M. Niccols, A. Nurse, H. Persaud, H. Rodrigues, D. Rogers, M. Samuels, R. *6 Saunders, T. Seth, J. Sman, Jos. Wight, P. Williams, D. Ying, A. Zitman, M. Gorinsky, P.
Arthur, T. Bacchus, A. Baladin, S. Bamford, M. Baptista, M. Bayley, J. Chee-a-Tow,M. Coppin, L. Dargan, M. da Silva, E. da Silva, L. Debrah, G. deCastro, C. de Castro, T. de Freitas, A. Farnum, O. Fernandes, C. Hill, D. Hutchinson, A. Hodge, W. Lan, D. McDavid, W. Mekdeci, A. Quail, W. Ramalho, D. Rockcliffe, B. Rodrigues, D. Serrao, S. Seth, C. Siebs, E. Tranquada, P. Young, C.
Burch-Smith, A. Cameron, D. Car,to,C. de Caires, G. de Freitas, P. de Ryck,J. M. Fox, J. Fung, E. Hubbard, B. Jardine, A. Khan, P, McDavid, L. Mekdeci, J. Pierre, A. Seale, J. Serrao, P. Siebs, M. Spencer,K. Stonehouse, C. Van Sluytman, J. Vieira, A. Young,A.
Total number of Scholarship holders: 82. Total number of boys in the College: 378.
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CHEAP EATS or
"Who wants to be a teacher, anyway?"
I am an expert weather prophet, I am! Honour bright! If you don't believe me just
ask the G. M. He knows. He can tell vividly how I, with conviction (and a deuce of a lot of courage I can tell you) personally out-voted (I do these impossible things, too) all the good Fathers and gave the emphatic green light to the College Sports (I mean Olympic Games).
Now these 1955 Olympics after a lot of Australian-like haggling were to be held somewhere in the city of Georgetown. But, by jingo, with no provision for aquatic sports, there was hardly any available place, save perhaps the concrete basement of the University, and the Prime Minister and his Cabinet would assuredly tear down the ceiling if we disturbed their earnest, conscientious, accelerated consideration of plans and blue prints for B.G. 1980 or thereabouts.
So we were left to the mercy of the Curator. He is so proud of his park, and with "Down Under" coming up here, his wiry frame took on the obstinacy of a mule (5A Francis, please copy!) and after using yours truly for a football, passing him to presidents, vice-presidents, captains, cooks, butlers and painters, his determined little mouth could make no more utterance than a decided "No'.
Well, that's that! Operation Food-lift! Traffic cops to open the way and my trusty 1956 (always ahead of the clock, this boy!) Oldsmobile (with emphasis on the old) down the super highways of the atomic city. Hold on to the sandwich bread, Mr. Ajax! No ice cream today, dear Miss Dusky Bette! Hurry get the news on T.V. with the gloriously radiant face of the University announcer to give the spot. (Now there, lads, cut that infernal swinging about on-trees out! Back to nature, jungle lord?); send those patties to some delicatessen! Give me the Black Pudding. I'll eat it all, thank you. You can't send back the delectable chocolate cake, so 'how about the Doug and us? (His share last, please!).
Well those orders taken care of. Now for commerce on the University concrete. Exclusive ice-blocks from the exclusive seminary for the propagation of female learning; barrels of channa hot off the fire (I tasted them at the maker's) ; a mere six dozen potato balls; slabs of fudge, luscious, melting fudgy fudge; not to mention delicious, crumbling spongy sponges. And (musical fanfare to crescendo) -machine-made doughnuts (fade down on anti-climax).
Step this way lads, past the official notice "Cheap Eats" in its familiar copy-plate script, to the wonder of salesmanship (did I hear someone say saleswoman-ship?) of the twentieth century. Get your chow fellows! Come and get it! A smile here, a winning remark there, a gracious glance here, a demure nod there and the guys are sunk. Right down to our own Buxtonian Westel sweating in the unaccustomed finery that
makes him so picturesque (and cute, don't you think so, Ching?), the lads part with well-fingered coppers for the wares of this marvellous salesperson. Oh heavens, Mekdeci, where do you put all that mixture? Remove that guy with the pipe! He discourages custom, and is sneaking away the profits, the glutton. Who said that?
So on goes the sale. No one is exempt. I am reminded of marital duty and made to play nursemaid to a wacking hamper all the way home. Oh my aching pocket! But I am privileged. I have beheld a splendid transformation of jobs (pity only temporary).
I honestly wish the same thing happens again next week. P.S. You know what? It does! On your marks, set, SWIM.
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REVENGE IN THE SHOWDOWN
The tall stranger rode sedately into town. It was ten minutes after three. After stabling his horse, he headed for the nearest hotel, booked his room and went up to rid himself of his luggage.
Half an hour later he came out, neatly dressed and went into the saloon at the corner. A murmur of voices greeted him. Going up to the bartender he ordered a beer. "Hey stranger," shouted one of the ranchers sidling up next to him, "what's yore handle?" "What business is it of yours?" he asked. "Wal" replied the rancher, "we like to know the folks who are among us. You see, there have been a lot of robberies going on hereabouts."
"Okay, old--timer," laughed the stranger, "the name's Slogan, Johnny Slogan." Having done justice to his beer he left the saloon.
There was one thing funny about this stranger: he did not wear any guns.
He was walking about the town when suddenly he heard gunshots coming from a nearby alley. Running swiftly towards the spot he saw in the distance a man riding as if for his life. He could not chase him because he had no horse. He looked at the man groaning on the ground. "Good Lord," he cried, "it's Uncle Dave." Lifting his uncle into his arms he asked, "Who did this uncle, tell me, who did it?"
"It was Killer Malone," gasped Uncle Dave, "he did it because I found out that all those robberies were done by him. I was going to tell the . . . oh!" With that he grew limp in Johnny's arms.
"He's dead. I'll get even with Killer Malone, uncle, I'll get even," he vowed.
That night Johnny hardly slept. He was thinking. "Who was Killer Malone?" He did not know how soon he was going to know the answer to that question.
Next morning it was a new Johnny Slogan who came out of the hotel. He now wore two six-guns. His face had a determined look. Wending his way to the saloon he bumped into a man with a long scar across his cheek. "Hey you clumsy fool," shouted the man, "why don't you look where you are going?"
"Sorry," said Johnny, "but I think that it is you who are the clumsy fool." "Why you ornery polecat, you'll pay for that!" Smack! A neat blow was landed on Johnny's chin. Johnny staggered and fell. His face was now red with anger. As the man was trying to walk away, Johnny got up and taking the man by the arm he said tersely, "Not so fast, my friend, here's a present!" Smack! Then ensued a fight (between Johnny Slogan and the man) the likes of which had never before been seen. The fight was fast and furious but short-lived, and soon a well placed uppercut felled
the ruffian like a log. The man picked himself up, at the same time cursing and swearing under his breath.
"It isn't pleasant to meddle with Killer Malone," said an old-timer to Johnny. "Thanks for the warning," Johnny replied coldly. Going back to his room in the hotel he had a bath and changed his torn clothes. On hearing a sudden commotion outside, he went out and found" not surprisingly, Killer Malone making for a rancher. "You," he said authoritatively pointing to the Killer, "have caused enough trouble for the day. Now, either leave this town before dusk or . . . "
"Or what '!" sneered Killer Malone.
"Or draw!"
"I'm not leaving this town and no one will make me leave."
"All right then," said Johnny, "you give me no choice. We shall meet here at six sharp for the showdown." ,
"Careful Johnny," said the same old-timer, "Malone is the fastest draw in the West" .
"Don't worry old-timer," assured Johnny, "I'll be careful". At six o'clock the two men advanced steadily towards each other outside the hotel.
The minutes passed slowly, they were minutes of suspense. One Two Three DRAW! Bang! Bang! Two shots rang out, but only one found its mark. Killer Malone lay sprawled in the dusk with a blood stain over his heart.
"I have avenged your death, Uncle. Killer Malone will never kill again."
- JOSEPH AJODHIA (4A).
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SCHOOL DAYS IN SCOTLAND
The last school that I went to was one of four schools in Edinburgh under a Company calling itself The Merchant Company. Three of these schools were for boys the other for girls. The one I attended, Daniel Stewart's College, had accommodation for over six hundred pupils. Surrounding the school were large grounds which gave on to a cemetery. From the entrance gate to the main school entrance, a distance of about seventy five yards, stretched twin paths. Between these rose a twelve foot monument dedicated to former pupils who lost their lives in the last World War. Once every year a ceremony is performed and wreaths laid on the Memorial. When passing this monument it is customary that caps should be doffed.
Each morning work would commence at 9 o'clock to finish in the afternoon at 3:15. The periods were not as at St. Stanislaus, there being eight forty-minute periods per day. As each Master had his own room, when the period bell would ring all the boys had time for conversation while sauntering to their next class. Three periods - art, music and gymnasium-which we got there I note are not all on the St. Stanislaus time table.
During the morning interval milk was distributed by the City Council to anyone who wished. It is surprising how few take advantage of this privilege. Buns instead of the "shave-ice" and custard blocks sold here could be bought at the same time. The lunch interval lasted only thirty-five minutes from 12 noon to 12:35 p.m. This was all that was considered necessary as lunches were served at school. A good two-course lunch could be eaten for the price of one shilling.
Discipline in the school was quite good. Leather when it was used, and this was rarely, was used in front of the class, unlike St. Stanislaus' forbidding room. Six strokes was fortunately the maximum given. 'Impositions' were just as much a feature of punishment as here.
Every Monday afternoon at the beginning of the last period we would file out of school rush for a seat in the specially hired buses and then start off for the games field, a few miles from the school. The Summer Term was devoted to cricket and athletics as this was the only time of the year when the temperature would permit it. During the Christmas and Easter Term Rugby was played with the option of cross country running through the streets. Every Saturday morning matches were arranged to be played with other schools. Once a week also a period would be devoted to swimming. On these occasions a nearby indoor swimming pool was rented, indulgence in which provided, as may well be imagined, remarkably good fun.
JOHN DA COSTA (4A)
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
ST. STANISLAUS CONFERENCE.
Our Conference commenced activities on Monday, February 7th, at 4.00 p.m. with an inaugural meeting held at the College, and since then has continued to meet every Monday at 5.00 p.m.
The Committee consist 0f Brother J. D'Oliveira, President; Brother J. Valladares, Vice-President; Rev. Fr. B. Scannell, S.J., Chaplain; and the writer, Secretary-Treasurer. The initial amount of Brothers numbered eleven, and although there has been a slight increase to fourteen, many more are needed; new cases continue to pour in (we now have a total of thirty) but not so new Brohners. Forms V and VI please note! We hope to see you soon turning out in full force to our meetings.
The work of our Conference is to help to prevent irregular attendance at schools, whether due to truancy, to the parents' own fault, to late attendance or to any other cause which may arise. It also gives material aid where it is most needed, and assists in installing boys as members of such organisations as the Boy Scouts, the Cubs or the C.Y.O.
Although too much was not expected at first, results up to the present have been reasonably encouraging; however, as the Brothers become more experienced in their work, still more success will be achieved, and we are confident that the Conference will go from strength to strength.
- R. DIAS
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THE DEBATING SOCIETY
There is not much to record, for not much has been done. There were three
debates, one of them being against the College Association. On February 11th, a Spelling Bee was held (do you 'hold' a Spelling Bee, or do you 'have' it?). The first debate, on October 22nd, 1954, was that The Scientific Inventions for the last 150 years have done more harm than good to mankind. Nineteen voted against the motion and eleven for it. On December 10th, the College proposed the motion that this House believes that there is no necessary connection between age and wisdom. It was lost, 28-18, the opposers being the College Association. Finally on March 11th, 1955, it was debated as to whether the artist does more for the community than the politician. The motion-that the artist does more - was defeated, 19-10.
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THE SENIOR SODALITY
Meetings of the Sodality were held on Mondays immediately after school and last about half an hour. The meeting commences with part of the Little Office of the Immaculate Conception. Fol1owing this, the spiritual director gives a short lecture on the rules of the Sodality and some spiritual reading.
The Sodality Mass is held at the Cathedral, Lady Altar, every Friday at 6.25 a.m., and Sodalists can receive Holy Communion at this Mass. The attendance at Mass and at weekly meetings has fallen off during the year.
From the Sodality a junior conference of the S.V.P has been formed: this has carried off some of the members of the Sodality who feel they cannot manage both.
Once more a member of the Sodality has gone off to begin studies for the priesthood. Three years ago it was Raymond Pancham and John I. Gomes; last year, Compton Meerabux; this year Kenneth Khan. May our Blessed Lady guard and protect them.
- G.J.
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AT RED WATER CREEK
It was six thirty the morning that we set out on our camping trip. Loaded with pots, plates, cups and our foodstuffs we maintained a good speed on the sandy road. The six of us, Willard, Denis, William, Babb, Li and myself riding in pairs, kept up a lively conversation.
We entered the road in Atkinson field at eight fifty a.m. A slight mist clung to the air. With refreshing breezes blowing on our faces we burst forth in a medley of tuneless singing. We found the trail to Red Water Creek and started pushing our cycles through the sand. At last with great relief, we sighted the cool reddish-brown water of the creek. Donning our bathing suits we started building a shelter which was to house us while camping.
The building of the shelter took some time, as we had to cut small trees for a foundation. During that time the rest of us always had to be snapping at Babb to set to work, as he was comfortably lying in the shade of a tree surveying the work.
After lunch we had a swim in the creek. Later in the afternoon Williard and Denis volunteered to go and buy bread. After they left we added a few things to our shelter, then we went "exploring."
Finding nothing of interest, the remaining four went to meet the other two along the trail. We found them perspiring freely and we built a fire and cooked our "dinner." Finishing dinner we lit a candle and then settled down to a game of cards. After a while we got tired and decided to turn in, first blowing out the remains of the candle and then throwing some wood in the fire.
I awoke at 2. a.m., partly by the cold and partly by Babb's snoring which sounded like the moaning of a caged animal. I looked across to where Willard and William were sleeping, but they too were awake, obviously by the same causes. With blankets wrapped around us like Indian chiefs having a pow-wow, we squatted around the fire to await the coming of dawn.
After breakfast we walked to the pool to have a swim, returning refreshed and glowing for lunch. We spent the afternoon walking around. That night we walked with our blankets and attended a show at the "cinema" next door to the telephone exchange. We slept at the huts by the pool, too tired to go back to camp.
The next day was Saturday and the day of our departure. We made breakfast, packed our clothes then started on our homeward journey, saying a reluctant goodbye to Red Water Greek, with memories of a most enjoyable stay.
- DESMOND CHAVES (4A)
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WITH THE BOY SCOUTS' JAMBOREE IN CANADA
Although scouting was started by Lord Baden Powell only fifty years ago, it has nevertheless grown from a small number of about twelve to over thousands, having a movement in nearly every country of the world. In order that they should celebrate and meet new friends from all parts of the world, a jamboree is held every four years.
We left on the 22nd July to attend the 8th world Jamboree which was being held in Canada. After spending some time in Trinidad, we arrived in Montreal after stopping at Port Alfred for a few days. We were met by some Boy Scouts officials and were taken to our sub-camp in Lachine. While waiting To be sent to Niagara-on-the-Lakes we were shown around the city by the Canadian scouts, and visited some commercial buildings. After staying in the city 'for five days we boarded the train for St. Catherine along with some 500 other scouts. When we arrived in St. Catherine we boarded our buses and left for Niagara. Our arrival there found us with plenty of work to do.
The official opening of the jamboree: the flags of all the countries attending were broken and a march past of all the scouts was taken by the Chief Scout. That afternoon the swapping started - anything from a badge to an entire uniform was exchanged. Sometimes we spent an afternoon at some camp fire or at the arena. We were allowed to go as far as the town of Niagara-on-the-Lakes, but not farther.
On the morning of the 23rd we left to see the falls by bus. We were allowed to go where we pleased, so we walked around the town, then crossed over into the United States returning at night to see the colourful effect of the lights on the falls. We returned to camp filled with thoughts of wonderful Niagara. Three days afterwards we went to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. We travelled to St. Catherine by bus, then by train to Toronto. Soon after our arrival at Toronto we were paraded into the Exhibition Grounds where we broke off and were allowed to wander around as much as we liked.
The Exhibition was magnificent. I have never seen anything as splendid as it. It showed the progress made by Canada. In one section was the Defence improvement featuring Army, Navy and Air Force. The display of a jet aeroplane was the favourite while we were very interested in the demonstration, of new rifles and torpedoes. For amusement there were a large number of games and we were thrilled by the ferris wheel and roller-coaster, and animal shows. The day passed quickly and it was not until very late that night that we retired to camp.
Next day the Jamboree was brought to close. A few returned to their families while the rest of us repaired to the sub-camp. I remained in Toronto for a week. then left for Montreal where I joined the boat for home on the 9th of September.
Our first stop was St. John N.B. where we made friends with some Canadian scouts. Thence we left for La Guaira just managing to get out of the path of the hurricane. From La Guaira we went to Porto Labello where we were shown around by Venezuelan scouts. Then to Trinidad, and home on the 1st of October.
- R. RODRIGUES (U4B)
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CAMPING IN THE NORTH-WEST
It was August Monday, a typical August day brilliant and hot. The sun was shining with the splendour that is only met with in the tropics; there was not a sign of rain and everyone was in holiday mood. But eleven persons were feeling particularly excited, eleven hearts were beating ever so much faster, for this was the culmination of weeks of preparation - at last we were setting out for the North West District on a camp, which was to last about three weeks.
Several hours later we were on high seas, settling down for the long sixteen hours' journey to Morawhanna. We had feelings of sea-sickness, but these did not materialize, for the sea, green where not discoloured by muddy river water, was calm. After travelling the rest of the afternoon and night, we reached the estuary of the Waini River at about three o'clock the next morning. It was an eerie sensation for us, wrapped in blankets against the morning cold, standing on the bow of the Tarpon, to travel up the Mora Passage, Barima and Aruka Rivers in the dark morning.
We spent a little time at Morawhanna looking around and having our first impressions of the North West. A launch then took us up the Barima and Aruka Rivers to Hosororo, stopping in en route at Coomacka. We obtained the first view of Hosororo from around 'a bend in the river and the impression given was of a high forest-clad hill. This was to be the main scene of our activities which were centred at our camp, an old school building next to the Convent and Church.
The first thing that strikes the visitor to the North West is the profusion of fruits of all varieties, but especially of the citrus kind. Orange trees, which fortunately were bearing, were literally at our door-steps; pear, grapefruit and tangerine trees were only a little more distant, and we were lads just from the city. Was it to be wondered at that oranges of all kinds were eaten at all hours of the day and night? Green, yellow, sour, over-ripe - they were the order of the day. Then, as if by magic, oranges ceased to be of supreme importance, and as the pears, put up a few days before were becoming soft, the boys resorted to them.
Those opening days of the camp were spent exploring the district, seeing all the notable sights, and getting acquainted with the friendly people. We visited the Agricultural Station, Sawmills, and bathed every day at the "Falls," a small concrete dam, which by blocking a stream, provided a reservoir; the water poured over it, thus giving rise to its name. In a very short time, the boys of Hosororo had become firm friends and knew us all by our false names: 'Diamond,' 'Corn bird,' 'Iron man,' 'Gallon,' to name but a few choice appellations. Oh, the ingenuity of the human mind!
It was a novel experience living next to a Convent and Church, waking up to the Angelus bell, and seeing the Sisters cross over to Mass, in a short time to be joined by us. The Sisters were a happy contented group, who throughout our whole stay, were very kind to us. Which one of us will forget dear Sister l1ita, who sent over every day and night, things for us to eat? How true is the saying, 'the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.' Father, too, who had travelled up with us, visited us everyday and generally in the nights too, giving us valuable advice on camping and other matters.
But the highlight or our camp was the Grab March, or to be more correct the Crab hunt. A Crab March, we were told, is a sight to be seen, millions of crabs, from the sea, rivers, swamps, leave their natural habitat and swarm through the land. As the crabs were supposed to march this August, we departed one Saturday morning for the mouth of the Waini River, which has a wide but shallow estuary. The launch was left some distance from the bank, and we went in on a boat, which in its turn was left about a quarter of a mile from the shore.
We, poor ignorant souls, struck out boldly for the bank, only to sink into mud, which came past our knees and which made every step a physical torture. When at last we struggled, gasping and utterly exhausted, to the shore, seeking only rest, we were given an unpleasant welcome. The mosquitoes and cow-flies came in their swarms, and their ability to sting will never be doubted by any of us. As one would-be wit put it, the cow-flies were saying, "Keep Moving." We entered the forest of small trees, so brittle as to snap off and fall at the slightest touch. Can we be blamed if we were disgusted to find that the only crabs to be seen were pulled out of holes a yard deep? However, we accepted it as a fait accompli and returned to the boat, crawling on hands and knees, stomachs or on our backs, anything, but plodding through the mud. We visited many other quite interesting places. Among these was Mabaruma with its long, shady avenue, where we went to see a citrus fruit tree plantation and the famous Kissing Rocks, two huge granite rocks, which formed an arch. We spent a very delightful day indeed at Mabaruma. We also went to Hobadaia, about forty miles up the Aruka River from Hosororo, toured a coffee-farm at Debidin on our way back and played a cricket match at Wanaina.
The North West with its numerous hills and mountains and the eternal
forest of trees presents the visitor from the city with never-ending scenes of breath-taking beauty. The panorama made by the blue outlines of the mountains of Venezuela, and the green valleys, of which we could only see. the tops of trees, would have been a source of inspiration to any poet. Climbing up Hosororo's steep paths, examining its red laterite clay or the granite and sandstone boulders seen everywhere. or wending our way along the road to Coomaoka,which ran through the hills, we were always sure to see some new and strange mode of the North West. Camping is certainly a fascinating way of seeing one's country. where are many incidents, peculiar to every camp, which often bring back smiles and memories. Can it happen anywhere but a boys' camp that someone, endeavouring to be thought a good cook, would empty one and a quarter jam bottles of salt into a crab curry? Would anyone of us have thought before the camp, that he would have eaten parts of crabs, raw? There were other amusing incidents too, like the punch, which sent the "Iron-man" flying to the ground and the rush to collect fruits before our departure. And We will never forget those oft-repeated phrases, "That can't pay," and "Come down to earth, Diamond."
After a happy fortnight, we had to return. We were not so fortunate this time at sea, for we had a storm and many of us became seasick, but the experience of riding out a real storm at sea, compensated us all for that. The North West camp is now a memory never to be forgotten. We will always remember the kind Sisters, especially Sister Theresa with her ready wit, and the ringing of the Angelus bell, awakening us to a new day. The morning mists, shrouding the green of Hosorora, with a pale white curtain, as we went across to Mass, will always remain a symbol of the North West, with its simple, unhurried way of life and its kind, hospitable people. They would be a symbol of what we came to love, and left behind, at our camp in the North West.
- F. CAMPAYNE (5A)
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THE CO-OP. SOCIETY
The St. Stanislaus College Co-operative Thrift Society was registered with the Co-op Department as No. 478 early in March. Students' opinions had been canvassed from the beginning of the term, and the Principal explained to the boys in their classes the principles and advantages of the Co-op Movement.
The first banking day saw the excellent number of 191 boys making deposits. The present roll now stands at 256 and the amount at the credit of the boys at the end of October was $1,988.51.
The rules cater for receipt of savings from members of the Staff, and this aspect of the Society is now receiving attention after the initial period of organisation for schoolboy members has been very successfully negotiated.
All banking is conducted by the boys in their classes at morning break (9:50 - 10:10). On no occasion has school work been held up because of Co-op activities. This speaks volumes for the zeal and co-operation of class collectors and is a tribute to the system of checking and accounting inaugurated by the Principal which is well-nigh foolproof in time, economy and elimination of mistakes.
Our Co-op Society has thus started on very firm footing and we are grateful to all of those persons (particularly the Commissioner, Deputy and other officers of the Co-op Department who were at all times most kind, encouraging and helpful, Fr. Scannell and Mr. C. Vieira who have assisted in any way.
G. JEKIR, Hony. Secretary.
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A SHORT VISIT TO SURINAM
I awoke that morning to find the sun shining full on my face. After getting up and rubbing my eyes, I saw a blue sky, with the radiant glow of the sun shining gloriously up in the heavens. What a fine day to go sailing on the rough water of the river, but not today. I was going to spend one month in Surinam. I hurriedly dressed and went down to the wharf, where the S.S. "Sonault" was docked. My parents were very sorry to see me go, but as it was my first time abroad, no tears were shed.
I left at nine thirty in the morning, and had good sailing until we ran into some rough weather. The ship tossed wildly and I began to throw up, but the cabin boy soon came in and relieved me. After the storm ceased, I decided to take a walk on deck, and as soon as I left my room, the smell of fresh air tickled my nostrils, as I drew in a deep breath. For the rest of the day we had smooth sailing, and we docked at six forty-five next morning at Paramaribo, the capital.
As soon as we docked, I hurried to the main road for a taxi, which drove me up to the Bush negro village. I slept in a hammock which hung at the far end of the walls of ptina (hut). My first meal there was rice and fish, with a tender piece of baboon meat. I had to go on trying to keep up with the menu of the Bush negroes, for being jungle inhabitants their main dish had to be something obtained from the jungle, as the town was too far away to buy steaks or hamburgers. My playmates were the sons of the Bush negroes, from whom I learnt many things which I now know about the jungle.
I always travelled by corials, which were guided by the skilful negroes through the turbulent cataracts and wild waters of the mighty rivers which are to be found in Surinam. There are many narrow, marshy trails leading through the woods, in which snakes are often found lying in wait. Conveyance can only be accomplished by obtaining a guide from the Indonesian tribe, famous for their knowledge of the vast jungle.
The capital, Paramaribo with almost eighty thousand inhabitants, few of whom are tourists, is serenely beautiful, with the governor's residence, a large wooden building in the centre of the square being the most uncommon building seen for quite a long time, before coming to the "Vera Cruz," the largest hotel in the country, with its picturesque bar, decorated with ancient paintings. Most of the population can be seen at some times drinking beer there; most of whom do not come out sober.
The beautiful bauxite company, an ancient Dutch building is still seen there, with the steel machines keeping a loud racket. Bauxite is one of the important industries to be found in Nickerie, the little village, one hour's driving from town. Many of the people there are friendly, and usually there is a treat every night at one of the bars for the fishermen who have brought in the biggest catch in fish. I used to spear fish, losing more spears than getting fish, in the process. Swinging through trees was my favourite game, and I usually landed in the bush when a vine broke.
The market is situated about three blocks from the square, and is about the noisiest part of town. There is an Indonesian woman with her big earrings and silver bangles selling her ripe tomatoes, and here in another corner is the Chinese merchant in his small oriental-smelling shop, keeping a lot of noise. The market itself is a lively place during the day, but at night it is as still as the grave.
Well, my holidays being aver, I have to leave Surinam and the jungle and villages far a long time now, until I spend another year in my home town. Surinam is a very enchanting place, and I hope to return there again. My trip back home was not so exciting as the first, but all I cared about was Surinam, and even spoke to the cabin boy in Dutch, forgetting my English for quite a while. Oh for a return visit soon.
- LESLIE BABB (4A)
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A TRIP TO BARBADOS
When I arrived at Seawell Airport, Barbados, the beautiful scenery of the island immediately caught my eye. As it was my first real visit there, I tried to look at everything at once. I must admit that the sea was really beautiful and I was longing to have my first swim, which incidentally I had the very next day.
During the first two weeks after my arrival I swam almost every day at Worthing. The water there was mostly calm because the waves were broken by a reef, about three hundred yards from the shore. I also swam at Accra, which has a very good beach and is about the safest place to swim. I went sightseeing about the island and I was greatly impressed with the beauty of the country.
About two weeks after my arrival, I went to Bathsheba, and had my first glimpse of truly a fairy tale scene. I personally think that Bathsheba has the best scenery in the whole island. There are many roads by which you could get there. However, the shortest distance is about fourteen miles, via Horse Hill which is supposed to be the steepest hill in the island. When you arrive there you are amazed at the beauty of Batsheba. The hilly country gives it a lovely background, and so, for me, Bathsheba is the piece-de-resistance of the visit.
Soon after, I visited St. James, a very windy area, and the Crane, which is really lovely, but is a mast unsuitable place to swim because of the rough seas and dangerous breakers.
Although Barbados is a very small island, it is very impressive. For example, its shopping centre, though tiny, is very compact and modern. The roads are very narrow, but are a pleasure to drive on, and wind in and out an over the island. The food was very appetising, but unfortunately "The Land of the Flying Fish" was out of fish as the famous Barbadian meal was out of season. I altogether I enjoyed my trip to Barbados immensely, but returned home with feelings of joy for after all B.G. is home for me.
- EDDIE DA SILVA (U4A)
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INTER-HOUSE CRICKET
(CHRISTMAS TERM, 1954)
1st Innings 2nd Innings E B G
E v B (Set I) Etheridge 76 for 7 - 3 0 -
Butler 75 for all -
M. Nasir 41 Not Out; T. Newman 26.
E v B (Set II A Team) Etheridge 87 for all - 2 2 -
Butler 87 for all -
E. Christiani 27; M. Heydon 36.
E v B (Set II B Team) Etheridge 40 for all - 3 0 -
Butler 32 for all -
E v B (Set III A Team) Etheridge 60 for all - 0 3 -
Butler 71 for 8 wkts. -
Terrence Martins 25.
E v B (Set III B Team)
Etheridge 71 for all 39 for 6 decld 2 2 -
Butler 17 for all 16 for 9
unfinished
E v B (Set IV) Etheridge 29 for al 2 for 6 wkts. 0 3 -
Butler 35 for all -
B v G (Set I) Butler 106 for all - - 3 0
Galton 49 for all 23 for 2 wkts.
A. Seth 44 Not Out.
B v G (Set II A Team) Butler 44 for all - - 0 3
Galton 75 for 8 wkts -
K. Hahnfeld 33.
B v G (Set II B Team) Butler 12 for all 28 'for all - 0 5
Galton 44 for 9 decld. -
B v G (Set III A Team) Butler 42 for all 1 for 2 wkts. - 0 3
Galton 66 for all -
B v G (Set III B Team) Butler 11 for all 18 for all [-1] 0 5
Galton 30 for all -
B v G (Set IV) Butler 18.for all - - 3 0
Galton 15 for all 22 for 1 wkt.
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1st Innings 2nd Innings E B G
G v E (Set I) Galton 10 for all 22 for all 5 - 0
Etheridge 35 for 3 decld. -
G v E (Set II A Team) Galton 27 for 5 decld. - 0 - 3
Etheridge S for all 40 for 4
G v E (Set II B Team) Galton 22 for 2 decId. - 0 - 5
Etheridge 11 for all 3 for all
G v E (Set III A Team) Galton 18 for all - 3 - 0
Etheridge 43 for all -
G v E (Set III B Team) Galton 21for all 19 for 3 3 - 0
Etheridge 53 for all 17 for 2 deeld.
G v E (Set IV) Galton 29 for 9 decId. - 0 - 5
Etheridge 15 for all 3 for all
TOTAL 20 16 29
Winners – Galton House
ETHERIDGE HOUSE:
Set I Capt. D. Pereira.
Set II Capt. M. Bunbury
Set III Capt. L. Pereira.
Set IV Capt. S. Marques
BUTLER HOUSE:
Set I Capt. T. Newman
Set II Capt. M. Heydon
Set III Capt. Terrence Martins
Set IV Capt. E. Amo
GALTON HOUSE:
Set I Capt. H. Clarke
Set II Capt. K. Hahnfeld
Set III Capt. G. Martins
Set IV Capt. I. Campbell
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INTER-HOUSE FOOTBALL
SUMMER TERM, 1955
Score Points
E B G
E v B (Set I) Butler won 2 - 1 0 2 [-1/4]
E v B (Set II A Team) Draw 1 – 1 1 1 -
E v B (Set II B Team) Draw 2 - 2 1 1 -
E v B (Set III A Team) Butler won 2 - 1 0 2 -
E v B (Set III B Team) Butler won 1 - 0 0 2 [-1/2]
E v B (Set IV) Etheridge won 6 - 2 2 0 -
E v G (Set I) Etheridge won 13 - 1 2 - 0
E v G (Set II A Team) Galton won 3 - 1 0 - 2
E v G (Set II B Team) Galton won 1 - 0 0 - 2
E v G (Set III A Team) Draw 1 - 1 1 - 1
E v G (Set III B Team) Draw 4 - 4 1 - 1
E v G (Set IV) Galton won 2 - 1 0 - 2
B v G (Set I) Butler won 3 - 1 - 2 0
B v G (Set II A Team) Butler won 2 - 0 - 2 0
B v G (Set II B Team) Butler won 7 - 0 - 2 0
B v G (Set III A Team) Galton won 1 - 0 - 0 2
B v G (Set III B Team) Butler won 2 - 1 - 2 0
B v G (Set IV) Butler won 5 - 0 2 0
TOTAL 8 18 9 1/4
WINNERS-BUTLER HOUSE
ETHERIDGE HOUSE:
Set I Capt. V Mahangar.
Set II Capt. V. Hazelwood
Set III Capt. E. da Silva
Set IV Capt. Christopher Fernandes
BUTLER HOUSE:
Set I Capt. T. Newman
Set II Capt. M. Seabra
Set III Capt. Terrence Martins
Set IV Capt. E. Amo
GALTON HOUSE:
Set I Capt. H. Clarke
Set II Capt. K. Hahnfeld
Set III Capt. G. Martins
Set IV Capt. P. Duarte
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OUR FOOTBALLERS C. HENRIQUES: Keeps goal very well when the opposing forwards do not rush him. When they do he gets out of the way. J. BAICHOO: Kicks very well with his right foot, not at all with his left foot. Too easily allows the opposing winger to cut inside him. Does not cover his centre-half. A. CLARKE: Can clear well but is very hesitant and slow off the mark. A. ZITMAN: Is a much improved player. Covers well. T. NEWMAN: Kicks hard but lacks football sense and so spends much of his time chasing the ball. He very often fails to position himself correctly to tackle or to rob his opponent, and resorts to leaning on his opponent. J. SPARROCK: Tries hard but lacks power and agility. V. HAZLEWOOD: Plays an excellent game as a half-back. J. CASTANHElRO: Is probably in his best position at outside right. Is fast, collects well and shoots well. J. THOMSON: Is a natural footballer but is too half-hearted to be reliable. V. MAHANGER: His speed makes him a menace to any defence. It is a pity he has not learnt to collect a ball and to shoot. M. SERRAO: Has improved rapidly as an inside forward. He must learn to kill a ball and to shoot low. A. SETH: Though he has not played many games for the team he has shown that he could be a very dangerous forward. K. HAHNFELD: If he had played a few more games for the College, he might easily have found a place in the team.
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JACOB CUP SEMI-FINAL, 1955
ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE VS. QUEEN'S COLLEGE
On the 6th October, in the still sweltering heat of the hottest day yet of the year, Queen's having won the toss, elected to take first knock on a perfect wicket, a lifeless piece of turf that gave no help whatsoever to the bowlers,slow or fast alike. Lee and Goring opened, but Stayers and Hahnfeld gave us an excellent start, something which we are usually accustomed to having nowadays. In a sustained hostile spell of about an hour, these two boys completely demolished the early batsmen. Goring was the first to go, in the last ball of Stayers' opening over, bowled by a swinging yorker. Lee was almost immediately out, getting a very fine edge off Hahnfeld, and Phillips who was already showing signs of aggressiveness, tried to drive, the ball taking the under side of the bat and hitting the wicket. At this stage the bowling was at its best, the fielding was smart and we were gradually obliterating the Q.C. batsmen, from the field of battle. At this stage the bowling was both steady and hostile, but Hahnfeld was the agent of destruction. He next bowled Roberts with a beauty and on this perfect wicket, a veritable batsman's paradise, the Q.C. total was horrible to look at - 4 wickets down for 28 runs. But then as so often happens, the middle batsmen held on doggedly. Fung batted slowly and steadily on before he was smartly run out by Newman. Bacchus decided to have a go, and scored a quick 17 before he was out to a magnificent running catch by Fernandes. Six wickets down for 63 runs and Q.C. seemed poised for the collapse. But this was not to be so, for two newcomers to these annual inter-college matches came to the rescue, Foo and Lawrence. They defied the varied bowling attack until tea at 3.09 p.m. when the score board read, 109 runs for 6 wickets. No play was possible after tea, due to a terrific thunderstorm which quickly made the ground water-logged.
After a break of two days, the wicket dried out enough for the game to continue. This wicket was by no means the perfect one of Thursday, but a tricky and a menacing one. The remaining Q.C. batsmen offered little resistance, and the side was all out for 130 runs, Foo being 33 not out. The bowling was always steady, always hostile and always in command of the situation, except for the Foo-Lawrence partnership, when things slipped up a little. The fielding was good and on the whole, a very good job had been done to pin Queen's down to only 130 runs.
Saints now went out to bat on this menacing wicket. Newman, as in most important matches, immediately ran Fernandes out, trying a foolish single. And so we were once again with our backs to the wall, simply because of a stupid error. Mahanger played two beautiful on-drives and was then out offering a simple return catch to Willock. 10-2-4. Castanheiro went out and was promptly bowled by Archer. 11-3-1. Newman falling by the wayside in a similar manner in the following over. 16-4-6. The backbone of Saints' batting was now completely broken and it was now a most difficult job to pull the game out of the fire. Clarke and Seth batted dourly for an hour, but so steady was the bowling, that only eleven runs were added before Clarke was
l.b.w. to Archer for 4. 27-5-4. Seth meanwhile was plodding steadily on when Stayers joined him and together they survived until tea, the score being 39 runs for 5 wickets.
Soon after tea, Seth, the monument of concentration and patience, tried to drive Archer and offered a dolly catch to Bacchus at cover, and indeed all our hopes died at that moment. The Q.C. fielding was splendid and their bowling was all that could be "wished" for. Dias entered the fray, but never settled down and was caught behind off Archer. 53-7-2. Archer was bowling magnificently, but then came a sustained stand between Nazir and Stayers. Saints were still fighting, for while Nazir defended stubbornly, Stayers who happened to be in good form scored runs at a fairly comfortable rate. But alas, concentration had to go sooner or later and it was Nazir who lofted a drive to Lawrence at mid-off. It was just now a matter of time and when Hahnfeld was bowled, Stayers in an effort to increase the pace finally lost his wicket. His innings of 40, was the only innings of real merit. He was never in trouble and if Charlie had someone to stay with him, he might possibly have repeated his performance of last year, when he won the match for us in partnership with Seth. And so our total tally was 88, disgraceful for our batting side with all due respect to the wicket and the bowling. We had lost yet another JACOB CUP match to Queen's through lack of enterprise and determination' in our batting. Unless we stop presenting our wickets on platter to our rivals, e.g., the innumerable run outs over the past few years, we will never achieve our aim.
Score Card
Queens College 1ST INNINGS S.S.C. 1ST INNINGS
S. V. Lee c Mahanger (wkpr.) b K. Hahnfeld 1 T. Newman b Archer 6
J. C. Goring b Stayers 0 L. Fernandes run out 1
N. C. Phillips b Hahnfeld 4 V. Mahanger c & b Willock 4
R. E. Fung run out 20 J. Castanheiro b Archer 1
C. K. Roberts b Hahnfeld 8 A. Seth c Bacchus b Archer 14
D. W. Bacchus c Fernandes b Seth 17 A. Clarke 1.b. w. b Archer 4
R. D. Foo not out 33 C. Stayers c Bacchus b Willock 40
F. Lawrence b Hahnfeld 17 R. Dias c Phillips (wkpr.) b Archer 2
B. Smith c' & b Hahnfeld 2 M. Nazir c Lawrence b Willock 5
R. Willock b Stayers 0 K. Hahnfeld b Willock 0
J. Archer c & b Stayers 5 A. Zitman not out 1
Extras 23 Extras 10
TOTAL 130 TOTAL 88
Fall of Wickets: 1-1: 2-7; 3-20; 4-28; 5-62; 6-63; 7-110; 8-112; 9-116; 10-130.
Fall of Wickets: 1-3; 2-10; 3-11; 4-16; 5-27; 6-46; 7-53; 8-82; 9-85; 10-88.
BOWLING ANALYSIS S.S.C BOWLING ANALYSIS Q.C.
O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W.
C. Stayers 16.3 2 40 3 J. Archer 21 9 21 5
K Hahnfeld 15 4 30 5 R. Willock 12.4 6 9 4
A. Clarke 6 3 11 0 F. Lawrence 3 0 11 0
A. Seth 6 2 22 1 B. Smith 11 4 24 0
J. Castanheiro 1 0 4 0 J. C. Goring 3 0 9 0
D. W. Bacchus 5 1 11 0
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JACOB CUP FINAL, 1954
ST. STANISLAUS vs. BERBICE HIGH SCHOOL
Having beaten Queen's College in a very close and exciting game, St. Stan-
islaus College was eagerly looking forward to the final against Berbice High School. The date was fixed, but persistent rainfall made many a face turn anxiously towards the cloudy heavens, looking searchingly for the sun. Nevertheless on the 10th November, play was possible and Clarke having won the toss, decided to send Berbice in to bat on a wicket made very slow by rain, but which was taking a tremendous amount of turn. Stayers and Hahnfeld never really got going as against Queen's, and although their bowling was steady, it was not really hostile. The Berbice batting was slow and unenterprising, and this partnership between Wahoo and Ferreira set the tempo for the rest of the day. It was Castanheiro who finally brought about the dismissal of Wahoo to break the opening partnership with the score at 25, and soon after bowled Floris, who played a rank cross-bat to a ball which no recognized batsman should have even considered playing in such a way. 32-2-3. Ferreira meanwhile was just stopping the balls with a dead bat from the pace bowlers, but with the advent of Seth he was quickly out. His had been a slow but determined innings for eleven runs - all singles. Moore came in, and his innings was the only bright patch in the dreary Berbice batting display. He slammed a quick twenty-eight (28) ,and was dropped a couple of times during the process before being bowled by Clarke. 72-4-28. The remainder of the batting was spineless - the occasional run being scored accompanied by the regular procession of batsmen to and fro from the wicket. Six wickets fell for 23 runs and Berbice were finally all out for 95 runs about 5.30 p.m. The bowling was never hostile, and the wicket was not as dangerous as one had expected it to be. The batsmen had all the time needed to play their strokes, but because of their lack of spirit, the bowlers held sway and completely dictated the run of play. Throughout the whole day, 60.3 overs yielded only 70 runs, the other 25 runs being extras. The bowlers did a very good jab indeed and the fielding although not very good, sufficed.
Saints had every reason to be in a cheery frame of mind. We had a very strong batting side, at least on paper, and only 96 runs to be made to win. And so Newman and Fernandes went out to the middle, full of confidence and determined to do their job well. The bowling of Moore and Huntley, the Berbice pace bowlers, held no terrors for our boys, and just as everyone was sitting back in his seat breathing more easily, the first act of the terrible drama that was to take part unfolded itself. Fernandes was run out. This unfortunate youngster has played in three JACOB CUP matches and has been run out in every one. Anyhow let us not dwell on the subject of run-outs especially where Newman and Fernandes are concerned, for volumes can be written on this matter. Wailoo immediately came on and made his presence felt by bowling Newman neck and crop, 22-2-13. And from this point, the score told a sorry tale of tumbling wickets to the accompaniment of our dying hopes. The batsmen ware simply hypnotised by Wahoo. Admittedly the wicket had dried out, was playing very fast indeed, and the balls that crept were far too many for the batsmen's comfort.
So one by one we strolled out to the middle like a flock of lambs going to the slaughter, and Wahoo doing a perfect job as executioner. There was determination all right in our hearts, but not enough to effectively counterbalance the fear of the wicket and our respect for the bowler. May such a horrible batting display never be seen again - and if anyone of the ill-fated side deemed himself a batsman, let his name be anathema. Only one boy knew what had to be done, and had it not been for Castanheiro, that innings would have been the most disastrous and ignominious one ever played by College batsmen. Castanheiro took the bowling by the neck, and in one over from Moore, slammed two sixes and two fours - twenty glorious runs. For a moment hope flooded back into our hearts which had been slowly sinking into the lowest depths of despair. But alas, all good things come to an end, and he was finally bowled by Wahoo for a shining and courageous 26 runs. And so Saints fell crashing for 69 - Wahoo being almost unplayable, his analysis being 11 overs, 1 maiden, 10 runs, 6 wickets.
Hope dies hard in the human breast and when Stayers completely demolished the first four Berbice batsmen for seventeen runs in the second innings, we once more played like a team obsessed. But it was too late and determined batting finally saw them through, the score being 106 for 5, Floris being 51 not out.
We had lost the Cup, the closest we had come to it for the past four years. The batting has been quite strong during the past couple of years, yet we continue to lose through miserable batting displays. We will not win that Cup, unless our future batting is interspersed with more concentration, very much more patience, and most important of all, the driving determination to win.
A.CLARKE (Capt.)
Score Card Berbice High School 1ST INNINGS S.S.C. 1ST INNINGS
S. Wailoo c Hahnfeld b Castanheiro 8 T. Newman b Wailoo 13
L. Ferreira b Seth 11 L. Fernandes run out 7
W. Floris b Castanheiro 3 V. Mahanger c & b Willock 3
M. Moore b Clarke 28 D. Perreira l.b.w. b Wailoo 0
M. Rambali c Newman b Stayers 9 D, Martins c M. Moore b Rambali 4
N. Moore b Seth 6 T. De Abreu run out 5
C. Huntley c Newman b Hahnfeld 0 J. Castanheiro b Wailoo 26
L. Subryan b Clarke 2 A. Seth b Rambali 3
A. Bowen run out 0 C. Stayers b Wailoo 1
E. Yisu Das not out 3 A. Clarke b Wailoo 0
S. Hanoman run out 1 K. Hahnfeld not out 0
Extras 24 Extras 7
TOTAL 95 TOTAL 69
Fall of Wickets: 1-25; 2-32; 3-50; 4-72; 5-81; 6-82; 7-84; 8-85; 9-94; 10-95.
Fall of Wickets: 1-18; 2-22; 3-24; 4-25; 5-29; 6-44; 7-65; 8-69; 9-69; 10-69.
BOWLING ANALYSIS
S.S.C. Berbice High School.
O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W.
C. Stayers 11 5 12 1 M. Moore 13 6 29 0
K Hahnfeld 12 7 10 1 C. Huntley 6 1 8 0
A. Seth 15 5 25 2 M. Ramball 11.3 3 15 2
A. Clarke 14.3 7 18 2 S. Wailoo 11 7 10 6
J. Castanheiro 8 3 5 2
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PEN PICTURES OF THE CRICKET TEAM
Standing (L-R) W. Sparrock, M. Nazir, A. Seth, J. Correia, A: Zitman, R. Dias.
Sitting L. Fernandes, V. Mahangar, A. Clarke (Capt.); T. Newman, K. Hahnfeld.
Absent C. Stayers. J. Castanheiro.
T. NEWMAN: A good and dependable batsman who did not find form until the middle of this season, but nevertheless tops the Batting averages. At the beginning of an innings, especially of important matches... he is usually nervous which all too often results in the running out of his opening partner. L. FERNANDES: Did not live up to his promise of last season, but has played a couple of useful innings this season. A good opening batsman, he has a sound defence and can hit the ball very hard when in an aggressive mood. A fair field. V. MAHANGER: A beautiful batsman to watch when on the go. He has command of a wide variety of strokes all around the wicket. A very dependable bat. A good wicket-keeper when he sets his mind to it, but is very unlucky which has resulted in his giving it up.
J. CASTANHEIRO: A great deal this season as a batsman. Has improved. Mixes aggression well with defence and is well up in the runs this season. Can bowl leg-breaks or at medium pace but was not utilised much this season. A good fielder who is very fast on his feet. A safe catch.
A. SETH: has developed rapidly into a sound, dependable batsman and has been quite consistent this season. His strokes are limited - the cover drive is rare but his straight drives are powerful. A good left-hander who is learning to flight the ball well, but has not been very successful this season. A safe catch.
C. STAYERS: After a very bad start this season as a batsman, he has come right back into form. Played a very good innings in the JACOB CUP Semifinal against Q.C. this year and seems to have the temperament for these big matches. As a fast bowler, there is no one to match him for speed and hostility in the Northcote Division, as can be seen by his tremendous bag of wickets at little cost. A real match-winner.
R. DIAS: Made a successful debut against Mount St. Benedict, but has lost his form completely since then. Has tremendous enthusiasm for the game. A poor fielder. M. NAZIR: A left-handed batsman who can hit the ball quite hard. Never seems to be able to settle down long enough to make runs. His JACOB CUP innings, although not a very fruitful one, was a good one especially from the point of view of his patience. Not a good fielder by any means.
K. HAHNFELD: A medium pacer who can bowl very well at times. When in form he is extremely dangerous as he can move the ball both ways and serves as an excellent partner for Stayers. His batting has come on a great deal, his drives being noteworthy. For a slip fielder, he drops too many and takes far too few catches.
A. ZITMAN: Could not find a regular place in the team this season. Bowls quickish off breaks. His batting has a long way to go chiefly because of his late and negligible backlift.
S. DE CASTRO: Another off-break bowler who varies his deliveries well. His batting has showed much improvement but he is very slow in running between wickets. Has not been used much this year but should get his chance next season.
W. SPARROCK: Has tried to buckle down to his batting a little more seriously of late - in the past he has batted both in matches and at nets, a little too lackadaisically. A left-handed batsman who likes the sweep shot too much, as he is often bowled behind his back. Fielding has improved a great deal, but his right-arm leg spinners have not yet been utilised.
J. CORREIA: A diminutive batsman who has a very determined defence since his stature does not allow for hitting. A poor field.
A.CLARKE: The captain of this unpredictable college team. A marked improvement can be noticed where his batting is concerned, and although his defence is quite good,
his attacking strokes are liable to get him out at any time. An off-spinner who has not bowled with luck or success this year. Tries very hard to set a good example.
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NORTHCOTE CUP RESULTS 1955
S.S.C. vs. T. & H. D.
T. & H.D. 1st Innings: 105 (C. Stayers 7 for 26, A. Seth 2 for 28). T. & H.D. 2nd Innings: 47 for 4 decld. (C. Stayers 3 for 28). S.S.C. 1st Innings: 23 (J. Castanheiro 13). S.S.C. 2nd Innings: 90 (V. Mahanger 27. T. Newman 25,A. Clarke 14, J. Castanheiro 12).
Transport won by 39 runs.
S.S.C. vs. CHINESE S.C.
S.S.C. 1st Innings ,: 71 (K. Hahnfeld 13, M. Nazir 12) Chinese 1st Innings: 129 (C. Stayers 7 for 34).
Chinese won on 1st Innings.
S.S.C. vs Bookers S.C.
S.S.C. 1st Innings: 76, (A. Clarke 2'0not out, L. Fernandes 15, V. Mahanger 14), S.S.C. 2nd Innings: 65 (V. Mahanger 15),
Bookers 1st Innings: 116 for 8 decld. (C. Stayers 3 for 20, A, Clarke 3 for 26).
Bookers won on 1st Innings.
S.S.C. vs. Post Office S. C.
S.S.C. 1st Innings: 113 (C. Stavers 29 not out, L. Fernandes 20, J. Castanheiro 18, A. Clarke 15, A. Seth 11, V. Mahanger 10).
Post Office 1st Innings: 84 for 2. Match Drawn.
S.S.C. vs. Police S.C.
S.S.C. 1st Innings: 111 (J. Castanheiro 39. K. Hahnfeld 17 not out, E. Christiani 14, R. Dias 15, V. Mahanger 12).
Police 1st Innings: 44 for 6. (C. Stayers 4 for 1'0. K. Hahnfeld 2 for 20), Match conceded because of Mount St. Benedict's Tour.
S.S.C. vs. Bookers S.C.
S.S.C. 1st Innings: 147. (T. Newman 65, V. Mahar.ger 2a\ A. Clarke 15, L. Fernandes 13, C. Stayers 10).
Match to be replayed due to fault of Umpires.
S.S.C. vs. Post Office S.C.
Post Office 1st Innings: 111. (C. Stayers 3 for 41, K. Hahnfeld 3 for 15, A. Clarke 2 for 17, A. Seth 2 for 19). Post Office 2nd Innings: 198 for 6 decld. (K. Hahnfeld 3 for 45).
S.S.C. 1st Innings: 175. (T. Newman 48, J. Castanheiro 4&, L. Fernandes 31, A.
Seth 13, A. Clarke 10). S.S.C. 2nd Innings: 117 for 8 (T. Newman 61, L. Fernandes 33, C. Stayers 17, not out,).
S.S.C. won on 1st Innings.
S.S.C. vs. T. & H. D.
S.S.C.1st Innings: 37. (A.Seth 24 not out).
S.S.C.2nd Innings: 154. (K. Hahnfeld 49, C. Stayers 25, A. Zitman 19, J. Correia 14 not out).
Transport & Harbours Dcpt. 1st Innings: 200 for 3 declared.
T. & H.D. won by Innings and 9 runs.
S.S.C. vs. Police S. C.
S.S.C.1st Innings:165 (A.Seth 52, V. Mahanger 52, A. Clarke 19,T.Newman 11). S.S.C. 2nd Innings: 63 (A. Seth 23, V. Mahanger 19).
Police 1st Innings: 197 (C. Stayers 5 for 51, J. Castanheiro 3 for 33), Police 2nd Innings: 32 for 2.
Police won by 8 wickets.
The Season although not a successful one for us, was nevertheless a very
interesting one as every match with the exception of Transport & Harbours Department was closely contested. Our bowling has never been stronger and very formidable batting teams often struggled to pass those first hundred runs. But alas our batting was never up to making the required runs. That therefore was the general run through the season - very strong bowling followed up by weak batting, resulting nevertheless in several blanket finishes. Oh, for a batting side! ! !
- A. CLARKE (Capt.)
"NORTHCOTE TEAM"
INDIVIDUAL POINTS (awarded for runs made. 'caught’, bowled', 'stumped' and for attendances at Net Practice).
Name Points Name Points
*1. C. Stayers
*2. A. Seth
3. K. Hahnfeld
4. T. Newman
1,175
1,075
905
835
5. J. Castanheiro
6. A. Clarke
7. V. Mahangar
8. L. Fernandes
698
632
508
409
* The first two secured cricket bats as prizes.
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MOUNT SAINT BENEDICT'S TOUR
During August a party of sixteen boys from Mt. Saint Benedict's College, Trinidad, under the care of Fr. Lee Singh and Brother Vincent, Games Master of the College, paid us a visit. This was the first occasion we have had Boys from the "Mount" as our guests, and we hope it will not be the last. During their three-week stay, they took part in a football match against our Old Boys, and two two-day Cricket Matches, three Football Games, and an Athletic Sports against the College proper.
Arriving in three batches, the first batch - a group of six boys, along with Guianese-born, Brother Vincent - had to find temporary lodgings at the C.Y.O., as they arrived earlier than we had planned for. We are very grateful to the Committee and members of the C.Y.O. for placing the Club at their disposal. Two days later, the second and third batch arrived; but by then, we had managed to shift the first batch over to "Stella Maris" - their permanent abode for the Tour - and so we took the late-comers straight there.
Advance party of Mount St. Benedict boys with Bro. Vincent.
At "Stella Maris", the Sisters made them feel so much at home, that when the time came to leave, they did so rather reluctantly. To the kind Sisters and their untiring caterer, Mrs. A. de Sousa, we say a "big" thank you. We also have to record our gratitude to the Committee and members of the G.C.C. and the E.I.C.C., who loaned us the use of their grounds, for the two cricket matches; the Committee and members of the G.F.C., who, in spite of having the "Trade Fair" on their grounds longer than they had expected, worked very hard to have the ground available for our three football matches, and the Committee and members of the B.G.C.C., who placed their ground
at our disposal for the athletic sports. At the conclusion of the tour, a "Social" was, arranged by the members of the College Association, and prizes and trophies were distributed by His Lordship, the Very Rev. R. L. Guilly, S.J. There was a very large attendance, including parents of boys attending the Abbey School. These parents really made the tour possible, for it was they who looked after transportation, the begging for all the beautiful prizes and trophies, and the supplying of excellent teas, at the cricket matches and the athletic sports. To them all, especially Mrs. M. C. Correia, who shouldered most of the responsibility, and to the numerous firms and individuals, who helped in one way or other to make the tour the tremendous success it was, both Mt. St. Benedict's and St. Stanislaus owe a debt of gratitude.
May God bless you all. The details are as follows:
FOOTBALL Mt. St. Benedict's v. S. S. C. Association S. S. C. Association won 4 - 1. Mt. St. Benedict's v. St. Stanislaus College St. Stanislaus won 1 - 0. Mt. St. Benedict's v. St. Stanislaus College Mt. St. Benedict's won 1 - 0. Mt. St. Benedict's v. St. Stanislaus College St. Stanislaus won 1 - 0. HOLDER OF CUP (presented by Esso Standard Oil S.A.)
- ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE
CRICKET
MT. ST. BENEDICT’S vs ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE
St. Stanislaus College 227 for 6 declared. Mt. St. Benedict 82 for all, and 27 for 6 wkts.
St. Stanislaus College won on 1st Innings.
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Score Card
S.S.C. 1ST INNINGS MT. ST. BENEDICT's. 1ST INNINGS
T. Newman b Ames 48 P. Ames c Hahnfeld b Stayers 4
L. Fernandes c C. Henderson b H. Henderson
20 L. D'Ornellas l.b.w. b Seth
25
V. Mahanger c Boyack b D'Ornellas 15 N Woon Sam l.b.w. b Seth 11
A. Clarke c C. Henderson b Boyack 0 J. Azar b Seth 9
J. Castanheiro c Swift b Bayack 6 E. Garcia c Hahnfeld b Clarke 4
R. Dias b Garcia 32 H. Henderson b Clarke 7
A. Seth not out 68 M. Boyack b Stayers 1
C. Stayers not out 7 C. Phillips b Stayers 0
M. Nazir did not bat - T. Swift not out 3
K. Hahnfeld did not bat - C. Henderson b Seth 1
C. Christiani did not bat - A. Lucky b Seth 0
Extras 31 Extras (B. 16; L.B. 5; N.B. 2; W. 3) 26
TOTAL (for 6 wkts.) 227 TOTAL 82
Fall of Wickets: 1-40; 2-58; 3-59; 4-67; 5-126; 6-168.
Fall of Wickets: 1-14; 2.-,38; 3-38; 4-49; 5-70; 6-70; 7-71; 8-78; 9-82.
BOWLING ANALYSIS
MT. ST. BENEDICT's. S.S.C.
O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W.
E. Garcia 15 3 34 1 C. Stayers 9 3 11 3
J. Azar 9 3 19 0 K Hahnfeld 8 4 9 0
P. Ames 10 3 19 1 A. Clarke 10 4 13 2
H. Henderson 9 0 33 1 A. Seth 10.5 2 23 5
M. Boyack 14 3 32 2
L. D'Ornellas 11 2 30 1
C. Phillips 6 0 29 0
MT. ST. BENEDICT's. 2nd INNINGS BOWLING ANALYSIS
P. Ames c Newman b Stayers 0 O. M. R. W.
L. D'Ornellas c wkt.-kpr. b Stayers 3 C. Stayers 5 3 5 2
N. Woon Sam b Hahnfeld 2 K Hahnfeld 4 3 2 1
J. Azar b Castanheiro 1 J. Castanheiro 2 0 8 2
E. Garcia stpd. wkt.kpr b Castanheiro 6 T. Newman 2 0 10 0
H. Henderson run out 11
C. Phillips not out 2
Extras (Byes 1; Lay Byes 1) 2
TOTAL (for 6 wkts.) 27
Fall of Wickets: 1-0; 2-4; 3-8; 4-12; 5-21; 6-27.
MT. ST. BENEDIC’S vs ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE
St. Stanislaus College 270 for all. Mt. St. Benedict 64 for all, and 50 for all.
St. Stanislaus College won by an Innings and 156 runs.
Score Card
S.S.C. 1ST INNINGS MT. ST. BENEDICT's. 1ST INNINGS
T. Newman l.b.w. b Boyack 48 T. Azar l.b.w. b Clarke 12
L. Fernandes l.b.w. b Phillips 20 L. D'Ornellas c Mahangar (wkpr.) b Seth
21
V. Mahanger b Garcia 15 N Woon Sam run out 6
A. Seth b Phillips 0 P. Ames b Stayers 2
J. Castanheiro c Boyack b Ames 6 E. Garcia b Stayers 0
A. Clarke c and b Ames 32 H. Henderson c Mahangar (wkpr.) b Castanheiro
4
R. Dias c Boyack b Azar 68 T. Swift b Stayers 1
C. Stayers b Boyack 7 M. Boyack b Stayers 0
M. Nazir run out - C. Phillips b Seth 0
K. Hahnfeld not out - C. Henderson not out 0
C. Christiani b Boyaack - W. Mew b Stayers 0
Extras 17 Extras 18
TOTAL (for 6 wkts.) 270 TOTAL 64
Fall of Wickets: 1-53; 2-53; 3-54; 4-144; 5-176; 6-184; 7-202; 8-231; 9-257.
Fall of Wickets: 1-38; 2-46; 3-51; 4-52; 5-54; 6-56; 7-64; 8-64; 9-64.
BOWLING ANALYSIS
MT. ST. BENEDICT's. S.S.C.
O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W.
E. Garcia 18 4 74 1 C. Stayers 11 6 10 4
T. Azar 17 3 70 1 K Hahnfeld 4 1 8 0
M. Boyack 10 2 51 3 A. Seth 14.3 6 13 3
P. Ames 7 0 29 2 A. Clarke 12 6 11 1
H. Henderson 3 0 12 0 J. Castanheiro 4 1 4 1
C. Phillips 14 4 51 2
L. D'Ornellas 4 0 17 0
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MT. ST. BENEDICT's. 2nd INNINGS BOWLING ANALYSIS
T. Azar c Nazir b Hahnfeld 2 O. M. R. W.
L. D'Ornellas b Hahnfeld 17 C. Stayers 6 2 17 0
N. Woon Sam b Hahnfeld 2 K Hahnfeld 8.5 2 15 5
H. Henderson b Seth 8 A. Seth 6 3 11 5
P. Ames c Mahangar (wkpr) b Seth 6
M. Boyack b Seth 0
E. Garcia c Clarke b Seth 1
C. Phillips not out 1
T. Swift b Hahnfeld 2
C. Henderson b Seth 0
W. Mew not out 4
Extras 7
TOTAL 50
Fall of Wickets: 1-8; 2-15; 3-23; 4-35; 5-36; 6-42; 7-43; 8-46; 9-46.
HOLDER OF CUP (presented by Mr. & Mrs. H. Lopes)
- ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE
MOUNT ST. BENEDICT CRICKET TEAM
(L-R) T. Swift. H. Henderson, C. Phillips, M. Boyack (Captain); J. Azar, P. Ames.
Front E. Garcia, L. d'Ornellas, C. Henderson, N. Woon Sam.
Absent W. Mew
St. STANISLAUS CRICKET TEAM
BOTH ATHLETIC TEAMS TAKEN OUTSIDE THE B.G.C.C. PAVILION, THOMAS
Back Row (L-R)
E. Garcia, M. Boyack. T. Swift, A. Lucky, (Mt. St. Benedict); C. Dennison, A. Clarke, J. Castanheiro, V. Mahanger, C. Stayers, A. Seth, R. Hazlewood, (St. Stanislaus)
Front Mr. N. Hamel Smith, Coach, and M. Howell, (Mt. St. Benedict); Fr. C. Lee Sing, O.S.B., Fr. B. Scannell, S.J., Brother Vincent, O.S.B., C. Henriques (St. Stanislaus)
ATHLETIC SPORTS MT. ST. BENEDICT'S vs. ST. STANISLAUS
St Stanislaus College – 60 points Mt. St. Benedict’s – 21 points
The following are the results:
100 Yards Hurdles
#1 #2 #3 Time
R. Hazlewood (S.S.C) C. Dennison (S.S.C.) E. Garcia (M.S.B.) 15.65 secs
100 Yards Flat
M. Howell (M.S.B.) C. Dennison (S.S.C.) J. Castanheiro (S.S.C.) 10.57 secs
220 Yards Flat
M. Howell (M.S.B.) V. Mahanger (S.S.C.) J. Castanheiro (S.S.C.) 22.7 secs. (record)
440 Yards Flat
M. Howell (M.S.B.) C. Dennison (S.S.C.) J. Castanheiro (S.S.C.) 53.7 secs.
880 Yards Flat
C. Henriques (S.S.C.) A. Seth (S.S.C.) E. Garcia (M.S.B) 2 mins. 2.8 secs. (record)
One Mile Flat
C. Henriques (S.S.C.) A. Seth (S.S.C.) T. Swift (M.S.B.) 4 mins. 51.83 secs. (record).
High Jump
#1 #2 #3 Height
C. Stayers (S.S.C.) R. Hazlewood (S.S.C.) M. Howell (M.S.B.) 5 ft. 7½ ins.
Long Jump
#1 #2 #3 Height
R. Hazlewood (S.S.C.) C. Stayers (S.S.C.) M. Howell (M.S.B.) 20 ft. 2 ins.
Throwing the Cricket Ball
#1 #2 #3 Distance
C. Stayers (S.S.C.) A. Clarke (S.S.C.) A. Boyack (M.S.B.) 104 yards 2 ft 6 ins. (record).
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Old Boys’ Race
#1 #2 #3
K. Corsbie J. Gouveia C. Glasgow
Special Girls’ Race
#1 #2 #3
J. Seth
HOLDER OF SHIELD (presented by Mr. M. Correia) - ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE
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COLLEGE ATHLETES
BY THE GAMES MASTER. C. Henriques, almost the only athlete who trained seriously during 1954 has reaped the fruits of his training during the present year. Beginning with his victory in the Open Mile Championship at Wales in February - when still in the middle of his preparation for the Sports - he has made steady progress during the year continually improving on his times for the mile and the half-time. He now looks a much more stylish runner than he did twelve months ago and within another twelve months should improve considerably over both of these middle distances. I think his chief fault at present is lack of confidence which causes him to stay too far back in the early stages of a race - especially when running half-mile. This sometimes results in him being boxed-in at some stage of a race. We are grateful for the excellent example he has given to others and for the improvement in the College athletics which has resulted. A. Seth has trained fairly consistently during 1955 and has shown that he is capable of being as successful in 1956 as Henriques was this year. Whether he will show the same perseverance in training Henriques has shown remains to be seen. V. Mahanger is a versatile athlete who too often disappoints us in important meetings. I think his "training programme" is rather too gentle to produce the best results. The rivalry between C. Stayers and R. Hazlewood resulted in a much better standard of high jumping than we have seen for many years. K. Hahnfeld, much younger than these, should improve on their records. A. Zitman has not yet decided whether he intends to train seriously or not. If he trains consistently, he will give us some big surprises in a year or so. Other potential athletes could be mentioned, but as long as they confine their training to six or seven weeks preparation for the Annual Sports, they cannot hope to reach a very high standard.
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ATHLETIC SPORTS
Friday, March 18th, eve of St. Joseph's Feast, was the day on which our annual athletic SPORTS were to have taken place, but the "Weather Man" decided otherwise. However, after two postponements, when we had to content ourselves with selling "Cheap Eats" down at the College, so as not to incur too big a loss on our cake stall, they eventually came off on Wednesday, April 6th, the last day of the school term.
We are indeed very grateful to the Committee and members of the G.C.C., who, in spite of the forthcoming Australian tour, made their ground available for the occasion.
The weather was glorious, the ground was in excellent condition, and the tremendous crowd, which turned up to witness the sports, saw fourteen records broken - the largest ever to fall in anyone meeting and Etheridge House emerge champions for the fourth successive year with a total of 419 points. Galton House was second with 365 points, and Butler House last with 281 points.
In Set IV, four records were broken - E. Amo of Butler House bagging them all for himself. By jumping 13 ft. 9 1/2 ins. in the long jump, he beat his own record of 13 ft. 4 ins. set up in 1953, and by winning the 100 yds.,220 yds. and high jump, he erased his brother's, name, Sven, from our Record File - he having established records in these events in 1954. Elton's 100 was 3/10 of a second better, while his 220 was 5/10 faster, and he cleared 1/4 in. higher in the high jump. Look to your laurels Sven!
No records were established in Set III.
In Set II, A. Zitman ran off with three out of five records set up in this set. By lapping an impressive 440 yds., Angus set a new mark of 56.8 sees., which, according to Mr. McDonald Bailey, "for a school boy is not exactly taking a stroll on the sea-wall". The previous record was held by K. Fisher - 58.45 sees. in 1954. Ken again bowed to Angus in the 880 when he finished the race in 1.5 sees. faster than Ken did in 1954. Next victim to fall was Tony Seth, who did the hurdles in 16.9 secs. in 1954, only to see Angus lower this record by 7/10 of a sec. K. Hahnfeld and M. Bunbury secured the other two records in this set for themselves. By clearing the bar at 5ft. 6i ins. Ken Hahnfeld beat Richard Crane's 1945 record of 5 ft.4 ins., and Michael Bunbury edged out Anthony Seth from the long jump by half of an inch - Tony's jump being 18 ft. in 1953.
In Set I Claude Henriques and Rae Hazlewood shared four of the five records broken in this set, while V. Mahanger ran off with the fifth. In the 220 yds. Vibart Mahanger lowered C. Glasgow's record of 23.8 sees. set up in 1951, by clipping off 1/5 of a sec.
R. Hazlewood and C. Stayers both high jumped impressively and shared the honours in this event. By clearing 5 ft. 7.7 ins. they just managed to better Rupert Trim's 1946 record. which was 5 ft. 7.5 ins. In the hurdles, R. Hazlewood lowered K. Corbie (1947) and H. Green (1952) record by finishing the race in 15 1/5 sees., 1/5 of a sec. faster than the two previous record holders.
C. Henriques ran off with both the half mile and the mile. In the "half" he beat V. Mahanger's 1953 record of 2 mins. 10 secs. by finishing in the fine time of 2 mins. 4.6 secs. The mile, as usual, was the highlight of the meeting, and Claude, who some weeks ago had scored a spectacular upset victory over colony champion John Doris, won this event rather handsomely, covering the distance in 4 min. 56 secs. and beating the field by a clear 25 yds. At the close of the meeting the prizes were presented by His Lordship Bishop R. L. Guilly, S.J. Three rousing cheers were then given for Games Master Rev. Fr. T. Lynch, S.J., and the crowd dispersed, tired but happy. The Details are as follows:-
SET #1 #2 #3 Time
80 Yards (Under Ten)
C. D. Young (G) C. Fernandes (E) A. De Freitas (E) 11.4 secs
100 Yards
(Set IV) E. Amo (B) A. Henson (G) M. Da Costa (B) 29.3 secs. (Record)
(Set III) K. Jordan (G) D. Parsley (E) R. Yansen (E) 11.8 secs
(Set II) N. Jordan (G) K. Hahnfeld (G H. Seabra (B) 10.6 secs.
(Set I) D. Fraser (E) J. Castanheiro (E) V. Mahanger (E) 10.2 secs.
220 Yards
(Set IV) E. Amo (B) A. Henson (G) M. Da Costa (B) 24.1 secs..
(Set III) D. Parsley (E) K. Amo (G) J. Harry (G) 27.3 secs.
(Set II) N. Jordan (G) A. Zitman (G) M. Seabra (E) 24.8 secs.
(Set I) V. Mahanger (E) C. Dennison (E) J. Castanheiro (E) 23.6 secs (Record)
440 Yards
(Set III) K. Jordan (G) J. Harry (G) J. Fernandes (E) 63 secs.
(Set II) A. Zitman (G) N. Jordan (G) M. Seabra (B) 56.8 secs. (Record)
(Set I) V. Mahanger (E) C. Henriques (E) C. Dennison (E) 53.6 secs.
880 Yards
(Set II) A. Zitman (G) M. Heydon (B) R. N. Melville (E) 2 min., 15 secs. (Record )
(Set I) C. Henriques (E) A. Seth (B) K. Fisher (E) 2 mins.4.6 secs. (Record )
Jordan Wins 100 Yards
Henriques wins Half Mile Open (ahead of Seth)
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One Mile
C. Henriques (E) C. Derrell (B) A. Seth (B) 4 mins. 56 secs. (Record)
120 Yards Hurdles
(Set I) R. Hazlewood (G) V. Mahanger (E) C. Dennison (E) 15⅓ secs. (Record)
(Set II) A. Zitman (G) K. Hahnfeld (G) M. Bunbury (E) 16.2 secs. (Record)
(Set III) M. Nobrega (G) M. Teixeira (B) J. Harry (G) 18.4 secs.
(Set IV) F. Williams (E) P. Dargan (G) G. Hugh (B) 19.4 secs.
High Jump
SET #1 #2 #3 Height
(Set IV) E. Amo (B) C. Fernandes (E) F. Williams (E) and T. Figueira (B)
4 ft. 2 ins. (Record)
(Set III) W. Campayne (G) R. Yansen (E) J. Harry (G) 4 ft. 8 ½ ins.
(Set II) K. Hahnfeld (G) C. Talbot (E) V. Hazlewood (E) 5 ft. 6 ½ ins. (Record)
(Set I) R. Hazlewood (G) and C. Stayers (E)
- A. Seth (B) 5 ft. 7.7 ins. (Record)
SET #1 #2 #3 Distance
Long Jump
(Set IV) E. Amo (B) A. Henson (G) P. Dargan (G) 13 ft. 9½ ins. (Record)
(Set III) R. Teixeira (E) R. Yansen (E) and J. Harry (G)
- 14 ft. 8 ins.
(Set II) M. Bunbury (E) K. Hahnfeld (G) A. Zitman (G) 18 ft. 0½ ins. (Record)
(Set I) V. Mahanger (E) C. Stayers (E) R. Hazlewood (G) 20 ft. 5 Ins
Throwing the Cricket Ball
(Set IV) A. Henson (G) P. Dargan (G) M. Sergeant (B) 55 yards, 1 ft. 3 ins
(Set III) E. Da Silva (E) D. Parsley (E) T. Martins (B) 70 yds. 2 ft. 6½ ins.
(Set II) C. Talbot (E) K. Hahnfeld (G) A. Zitman (G) 91 yds, 0 ft· 9 ins,
(Set I) A. Clarke (G) C. Stayers (E) L. Kwok (G) 101 yds. 1 ft. 4 ins.
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Event SET #1 #2
Relay Race Etheridge House Galton House
Tug-O’-War Etheridge House
Obstacle Race
(Set II) I. La Rose
(Set III) J. Harry
(Set IV) E. Amo
Sack Race
(Set IV) C. Fernandes
(Set III) D. Stonehouse
(Set II) W. Melville
Three-Legged Race
(Set II) O. Ching-A-Sue and
W. Agard
(Set III) R. Yansen and
K. Arno
(Set IV) E. Amo and
D. Romalho
Girls’ Race
< 13 yrs Miss Wendy Boody
(Bishop’s High School)
≥ 13 yrs Miss Barbara DaCambra
(St. Roses)
Old Boys’ Race 220 yds. Mr. Gerry Gouveia Mr. C. Glasgow
Tug-O’-War
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APPRECIATION
The Staff and Boys of St. Stanislaus College beg to thank the following Firms and Individuals, through whose generosity their Sports was a success: D. M. Fernandes, Ltd.; The Demerara Electric Co., Ltd.; Wieting & Richter Ltd. (C.S.J.D.); J. P. Santos & Co., Ltd.; Correia's Esso Service; B.G. Biscuit Factory, Ltd.; de Caires Bros., Ltd.; M. Gonsalves. Ltd.; Psaila Bros.; R. G. Humphrey & Son, Ltd.; Central Garage; Wm. Fogarty, Ltd.; Brodie & Rainer, Ltd. ; Dallas V. Kidman & Co.; G. Bettencourt & Co., Ltd.; Ferreira & Gomes, Ltd.; The Daily Chronicle Ltd.; D. M. Fernandes Ltd. (Main Street Branch); De Freitas & Co.; Bookers Sports Department; M. Harlequin, Ltd.; J. Jaikaran & Sons, Ltd.; Modern Radio Co., Ltd.; Demerara Pawnbrokery; Rodrigues, Ltd.; Sandbach, Parker & Co., Ltd. ; Demerara Tobacco Co., Ltd.; The Portuguese pawnbrokery; and Esso Standard Oil S.A. . The Committee and Members of the G.C.C.; Messrs. John Fernandes (Snr.); S. S. deFreitas; C. C. de Silva; H. W. de Freitas; Cecil F. de Caires; Y. Scantlebury;. J. Joaquin; E. S. Evelyn; H. L, Steele; B. Boodhoo; Dr. S. Fernandes (Jnr.); W. F. Gunby; J. E. Hazlewood; J. Mahanger; J. B. Gonsalves; A. L. de Freitas; E. H. Gomes and B. Fernandes. Mesdames A. Vieira; J. Martins; V. Martins; J. Rodrigues.; A. B. Lopes; E. Motayne; and the Misses Cora Lopes; A. Pestano; B. Correia; W. da Silva and B. Nascimento.
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PROSPECTUS
SAINT STANISLAUS COLLEGE has been conducted for over seventy years by the Fathers of the Society of Jesus with the object, not only of giving boys a sound liberal education, but also of imparting to them a love and knowledge of their religion.
The normal 5 years course of studies prepares for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (Oxford and Cambridge). There is a further two years course for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (London) on the results of which the Guiana Scholarship is awarded. There is also a Preparatory Department.
The College has two good Science Laboratories. There is a full 4 years, course in Physics and Chemistry for the General Certificate of Education.
On our playing fields both at the College and near the Sea Wall we are able to provide full facilities for Cricket, Football and Athletics under the supervision of the College Staff.
The School year consists of three terms.
FEES, not including Books or Extras, $25 per term, special Fees for Brothers: $25 per term for one, $12.50 per term for every other brother.
EXTRAS: $1.50 per term.
LIBRARY FEE (Form 6 only) $2 per term. ENTRANCE AGES:
Except in special cases, boys who are much over 12 years old cannot be admitted to the College.
FOR ADMISSION TO FORM 2:
Boys should be about 12 years old and should have completed Standard 6 work.
FOR ADMISSION TO FORM 1:
Boys should be at least 10 years old and not more than 11 years old and should have completed Standard 4 work.
FOR ADMISSION TO PREPARATORY:
Boys should be at least 8 years 6 months old and should have completed Standard 3 work.
For further particulars apply to:
THE PRINCIPAL
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