T H E S T E R N I A N

1989

The SternianJ O U R N A L OF THE OLD STERNIANS ASSOCIATION

LORD WANDSWORTH COLLEGE

1989

31st Year of Publication

L O R D W A N D S W O R T H C O L L E G E • L O N G B U T T O N

H A M P S H I R E R G 2 5 1 T B

The Old Sternians AssociationOFFICERS 1989-90President:

Vice Presidents:

Chairman:

Vice Chairman:

General Secretary:

Treasurer:

Reunion Secretary:

Overseas Secretary:

Registrars:

Joint Editors,The Sternian:

Sir Humphrey Prideaux QBE, DL (1987-90)Paul Davis Esq (1987)Tony Whibley Esq (1987)Charles Hallows Esq (1988)John Matson Esq (1988)Guy Dodd Esq (1989)Lt Col Mike Reggler (1989)Dudley Lewis,13 Great Brockeridge, Westbury-on-Trym,BRISTOL, BS9 SUB(0272 621806)Graham Barnes,10 Park Road, Westoning, BEDFORD.MK45 5 LA(0525 714635)Robin Pope,Winton Lodge, Park Road,WINCHESTER, Hampshire. SO22 6AA(Home: 0962 840124 Office: 0703 760555Pat Partridge,The Grey Barn, Stone Hill Lane,SOUTHMOOR, Oxon. OX13 SHU(0865 820281)David Andrews,8 Ashley Lodge,Frescade Crescent, BASINGSTOKE. RG21 2NE(0256 59551)Clive Butler,Red Gables, 142 Barnham Road, Barnham,BOGNOR REGIS, W. Sussex. PO22 OEH(0243 552050)Robin Little,Hill Farm, SUTTON SCOTNEY, Hants.(0962 760291)Graham Barnes,10 Park Road, Westoning, BEDFORD.MK45 SLA(0525 714635)Richard Clarson,Monksilver, 5 Knightcott Road, Abbots Leigh,BRISTOL, BS8 3SB(027 581 2217)

Dave Ragbourne,124 Eastern Avenue, Monkton Park,CHIPPENHAM, Wiltshire. SN15 3LL(Home: 0249 654628 Office: 0793 616161)

Archivist:

Auditor:

Membership Secretary:

Sports Liaison:Representative

Gosden Old Girls:Representative

John Matson,23 High Park Road, FARNHAM, Surrey. GU9 7JJ(0252 722793)

Clive Stone,19 Kempsfield, DEVIZES, Wiltshire.

Bob Hunt,92 Moody Road, Stubbington, FAREHAM,Hampshire.(0329 662125)

Charles HallowsThe Lodge, Lord Wandsworth College,Long Sutton, BASINGSTOKE, Hants. RG25 1TB(0256 862673)

Gay Jamieson (nee—Gillibrand),Hydegate, Long Sutton, BASINGSTOKE, Hants.(0256 862320)

Regional Representatives

Eastern: Vacant

London:

Midland:

Northern:

Southern:

Western:

Malcolm Ruddock,164 Studland Road, Hanwell, LONDON W7.(01 578 1365)

Vacant.

Len Cline,25 Whaggs Lane, Whickham,NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE.(091 488 7314)

Ted Morris,Chilfrome, Lower Pennington Lane,LYMINGTON, Hants.(0590 73041)

Vacant.

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OSA Charity Fund

Trustees:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Hugh Podger,Northleigh, King's Worthy, WINCHESTER,Hampshire. SO23 7QN(0962 883543)

Charles Hallows,(address as Sports Liaison representative).

Lt Cdr Kenneth Williams,Farthings, King Street, ODIHAM, Hants.RG25 1NL(025 671 2642)

Laurie Kinney9 Old Park LaneFARNHAM, SurreyGU9 OAJ(0252 721513)John Matson(address as Archivist)

Richard Clarson,(address as Editor).

Robin Little,(address as Registrar)

Bill Bucknell,Oaklea, The Avenue, Chapter Row,BUCKLEBURY, Berkshire.(0734 713260)

OSA Mountaineering Club

Secretary:

Meeting Secretary:

Peter Everall,Little Treberon, Pencoyd,HEREFORD HR2 8ND(098 987 628)Ray Hill,14 Baberton Crescent, Juniper Green,EDINBURGH.(031 453 3109)

Past Presidents1957 Sir William Gavin Kt CBE MA1958-61 Robert J Stopford Esq CMC MA1962-64 The Ron Carol Fellowes TD1965- Sir Humphrey Prideaux QBE DL

Past Chairmen1957 A E Cartright1958-60 W N Valentine1961 S E Petrie1962-63 A L Webb1964 F H C Podger1965-66 N C Taylor1967-68 PJ Jones1969-70 G K Bryant1971-73 Lt Col D C Newman1974-75 P N Gillibrand1976-78 C Butler1979-80 C Lawrence1981-82 D W Ragbourne1983-84 RJClarson1985-89 P L Everall

Honorary MembersR S Bacon EsqD F Bullock EsqW L Fryer EsqF D Goodliffe EsqC A N Henderson EsqA J Marval EsqJ L Merriman EsqO Tweedie-Stodart EsqLt Cdr K WilliamsM Woodhouse EsqRev R S Craig

EditorialIt is no exaggeration to report a wind of change beginning to blow through theAssociation's affairs. After some years of plodding along in much the same oldway, Dudley Lewis our new Chairman in taking up the reins draws us up sharplyto consider where the Association ought to be going in the future.

Everyone should carefully read Dudley's remarks published in this edition, andunderstand why they are made. The changing nature of the school, the limitedcatchment areas from which pupils are now drawn, the probable demise ofregional meetings, the appointment of an administrator based at Long Sutton, andthe need to provide value for money from subscriptions are amongst the pointsDudley makes.

Whether we like it or not the School is now run on efficient business lines, hencethe need to make best use of all the facilities. The Sports Hall is leased on aregular basis, and the accommodation and catering are used in holiday time, sothat the Long Sutton Reunion has had to be brought forward to an earlier date.

In looking to the future it is always timely to look back to the Foundation, how itwas conceived, given life and administered over the past 70 years or so. Forwithout Lord Wandsworth's marvellously generous gift neither fee-payers orfoundationers would have the chance to benefit from all that has been andcontinues to be achieved on a College estate close by a tiny hamlet in NorthHampshire.

We have been fortunate again this year to have received on time many items forpublication. Our President Sir Humphrey Prideaux who wrote so encouragingly inan earlier issue has written again. To him and to all our contributors we are verygrateful. These articles reflect memories of the past as well as current events andwe hope that those of you who read the Sternian so avidly each year will not bedisappointed this time.

Richard Clarson, Dave Ragbourne

AcknowledgementsOnce again we wish to thank everyone who has contributed to this edition of theSternian. Several of those who have provided copy are almost becoming regularcontributers. We are sure there must be others who have some interesting tales totell. Get those pens or typewriters moving!

Yet again our grateful thanks to Irma and Maureen for some very activeassistance as well as moral support.

We always welcome suggestions, articles and photographs (which will be returned).It's your magazine so lets have some flowing in to us for the next edition. Hopeyou enjoy reading this edition.

Presidential MessagePresidential messages are irregular events and rightly so, because it would be veryboring for the readers of this splendid magazine if they became automaticinclusions; but this year does seem to me to be an appropriate occasion if onlybecause it has seen a change in the Chairmanship of the Association. As all of youwill know by now Peter Everall retired at the AGM in May after a double tour ofoffice and was succeeded by Dudley Lewis.

Peter has been an outstanding chairman. Some notable improvements in organis-ation have been achieved during his time. He has been assiduous in attendingfunctions, both central and regional; and his relations with the College have beenuniformly happy and constructive. We have all enjoyed having him, and hischarming family, and we are deeply grateful to him for all the time and effortwhich he has put into this very important job.

Now Dudley Lewis has taken over. He is splendidly equipped for the role. A manof vision he has already given us through his speech at the dinner in May someforetaste of his forward thinking, and it seems clear that this next year or two willbe an important time of evolution. This is as it should be, for circumstances arecontinually changing and every healthy organisation (the OSA is certainly such)must be watchful to adapt to them. It cannot be said too often that change impliesno criticism of the past. What is right for today may not be best for tomorrow.

Let me give just one example. In the old days those who came to the College weredrawn from all over the country. Now the overwhelming majority live locallyowing to the far greater degree of parental involvement that is now the norm.Perhaps the pattern of reunions should recognise this change.

Then there is the importance of catching and retaining the loyalty of the youngerold boys and girls now that the latter have made a welcome re-appearance. Thewishes of the members are paramount of course in all this, and I hope that all ofyou will make your views known so that the Association can go forward in theknowledge that it is backed by a broad consensus.

News of happenings at the College will be found elsewhere in the magazine. It isin my view at a new high point of success, from which I do not doubt that it willgo on to make still further progress. Numbers are at a record level; new facilitieshave been added; girls now grace the Sixth Form. Yet the spirit which pervadesthe place is still the same, friendly, supportive and caring. It is indeed a school ofwhich we can all feel proud.

Sir Humphrey Prideaux

Chairman's ReportAs presented at the Long Sutton Reunion 3rd June 1989When I began to gather my thoughts in order to prepare this report, I realised,looking back that it was not going to be easy, and could not therefore bedispensed with in a few moments. It is tradition that the Chairman presents anannual report to the Association, and I hope to do just that. I should like, also toincorporate some thoughts for the future and a resume of the past four years inthe light of the many changes that have been made both at Long Sutton and inour own organisation. The former will already have been the centre of muchattention, in particular the most recent developments, the opening of the newLibrary, the completion of Gosden House, the sixth form girls' quarters, and thenew buildings adjacent to School House, all of which you will hear more aboutlater this evening. The changes within the OSA are less obvious, but none the lessnecessary, and will be covered shortly.

The Executive Committee has met formally on two occasions this year, and isproving to be a workable and business-like unit, where it is possible to reduce to aminimum the time spent considering details of one issue or another, althoughthere are occasions when it is necessary to investigate a particular problem morefully in order to find a solution.

Generally however, the details are dealt with by the sub-committees, and this doeswork reasonably well, but there are disadvantages, and one of these is that somemembers of the Reunion or Administration sub-committees may feel rather leftout of the centre of things, by not actually being present to offer their four pennyworth of wisdom on every topic. This is regrettable, but we have to cover a lot ofground, and most of our meetings have occupied a very full day. Minutes arecirculated to members of all other groups and there are opportunities for two-waycommunication.

Reunions have been the subject of a great deal of committee time and concern,and you will not have failed to notice the most obvious change in the reunionprogramme. After much discussion following the receipt of news last Novemberthat the College Summer Term was due to end on a Wednesday, and that thefacilities were to be let to a language school to commence during the first weekendin July, we decided to take a chance and stage our main event a month earlierthan usual. From the number of positive replies to the invitation letter, we do notlook like being too far down on last years' numbers, although many of theyounger members and potential members are missing on account of school collegeand university exams and other committments. Every effort has been made toensure the success of the weekend, and I would like on your behalf to offer verymany thanks to David Andrews, who agreed at somewhat short notice to take onthe job of setting up and running the Annual Reunion, and to the others whogave advice and help with the many necessary tasks.

You may remember that last year we held an experimental 'gaudy' reunion towhich school leavers from a particular range of ages were invited, and this wasmoderately successful. This year, largely because of the change in the date of thisweekend, we have been unable to run a variation on the Gaudy theme, but wetried, again at very short notice, to get some of the Old Sternians coming to theRugby match against the College XV in December together for an informal publunch organised by Graham Barnes at the Four Horseshoes. The twenty or sospectators and others who turned up had an enjoyable lunch but we could haveattracted a few more. Perhaps this kind of event is something which can bedeveloped in the future. There have been the traditional evening RegionalReunions in the south and in London, run by Ted Morris and Malcolm Ruddockrespectively but the turn out in both cases was I understand rather disappointing.The West fared rather better, and the reunion in Chippenham was attended byaround forty people, but only half were actually Old Sternians, and of those onlyone aged less than thirty five. A second evening at Torrington in Devon wassupported by about eighteen or so, and the now traditional early spring meetingwas cancelled owing to the proximity of this weekend. The relative success of theWest Region is due in no small measure to the efforts of Alan Golding, and morerecently to Roy Foster. Alan is unable to continue running the Chippenhamevent, and we are looking for someone else to take over. The reunion picture isnot exactly one of a lively nationwide organisation. When I took over this job, Isaid that we had to move with the times, but maintain the well loved traditions ofthe OSA. This balance is a very difficult one to achieve, particularly without theknowledge of exactly what sort of event people will support and help to develop.You may remember that last year we sent out questionnaires relating to Reunions,and in particular the idea of a summer ball but the response was disappointing,and the replies inconclusive, so for the time being things remain the same, and Iwill come back to this subject later.

The sports fixtures continue, and the rugby match to which I have alreadyreferred resulted in a convincing win for the College, but the hockey matcharranged for the spring term had to be cancelled on account of a waterloggedpitch. Cricket and tennis matches have been arranged for later this term, and onceagain we are grateful to Charles Hallows for his time and expertise in arrangingthe fixtures and co-ordinating the teams. I think that perhaps we may be missingan opportunity here to draw the younger players and spectators at these matchesinto the Association.

Our administration is improving; the computer system now looks after all themembership records and updating these, producing address lists and labels usingthe data base are all relatively simple tasks. There is scope for further developmentand I feel sure that the system will be extended to cover other aspects of our busi-ness in the next few years. We have been using centralised resources for secretarialservices, photocopying and mailing, and this has helped a great deal in reducingthe pressure on individual committee members to do everything from typing acircular letter to filling the envelopes and sticking stamps. We do not get theservice for nothing, but there are considerable benefits, and we are grateful toGraham Barnes and Robin Little for all they have done to sort out the initialproblems and set the administration and secretarial system going, and to BobHunt for keeping track of the Life Membership scheme and chasing up defaulters.

The Sternian 1988, the latest edition of our annual magazine appeared on time atthe beginning of November, and once again we are all very grateful to DaveRagbourne and Richard Clarson, the joint editors, for all the time and effort thatthey put into the production.

Following last years discussion on the matter of OS A prizes, we have beenconsidering several options with the College relating the school prizes awarded bythe Association. These have been slightly updated and each of the books which Ipresented on Founders' Day last Saturday included an appropriate bookplatewhich identified the award, and I am grateful to John Gates for his help with thistask. It is possible that the whole structure of the OSA awards could be revised inthe future, but this needs further study. In the meantime however, we arecontinuing with the traditional Founders Day prizes.

I regret that I am unable to report much progress with the Memorial Courtyardproject to which I referred last year, but I hope this will be taken up againshortly, as a further means by which the OSA can make some positive contri-bution towards the amenities on the College campus.

I have the impression that many parents and their sons and daughters do notknow very much about us, and some are probably not even aware that we exist,in spite of attempts to get closer to them, and are wondering just what they arepaying for in their generously discounted life membership subscriptions. Thisproblem is being addressed and Dudley has started work on OSA publicity, andthe preparation of more information about the Association and the ways in whichwe can be of positive help to pupils, parents and college staff and I hope this willbe carried on and developed in the very near future so the OSA comes alive hereand is seen to be actually doing something positive rather than simply organisingsocial events. I can see the need for a part-time OSA co-ordinator at Long Sutton,sooner rather than later. There seems to be little point in trying to attract newmembers and maintain a presence when for 99.5 per cent of the time there is noOSA representation actually here at the College and no direct point of contactbetween us and the school. A suitable person, centrally placed could be used togood effect to channel appropriate information from the Association to pupils whomight benefit from help in their search for work experience and later in theirchosen careers. From my limited knowledge of other schools, I understand thatmany former pupils associations now operate in this manner, are on site and avail-able. It is time that the Old Sternians were better represented in the community.

We have I feel to make strenuous efforts to change our ways, and to run events towhich younger members will come, and this will probably have to be done at theexpense of the reunion programme as we see it now. My own view is that if theAssociation is to survive, we shall see in the not too distant future all OSAactivities centred at Long Sutton, with events involving the College as well as theOld Boys, whether a series of sports fixtures or some other perhaps more culturalor entertaining events, such as concerts, exhibitions or lectures sponsored orpromoted by the Association, and for benefit of pupils, parents and staff as well asour own members. Such events should be run whilst a particular College term isin progress (possibly on a Friday evening or Saturday) and one of the moresignificant of the series could be combined with a buffet lunch or supper, asappropriate to the occasion to replace the traditional two day weekend reunion andannual dinner. The whole thing would thus be brought up to date, be very mucheasier to run, particularly bearing in mind the pressures on the resources andfacilities at LWC and have a much wider appeal. This is only a suggestion, whichwill undoubtedly be unpopular in some quarters but I think it is something whichcould do a lot for our relationship with the college and help to dispel the distinct'forty plus' image which, I was rather distressed to learn, the Association seems tohave acquired.

We have over the past few years made many changes to the way the OSAoperates, we have restructured our committees and management, bought and set

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up our own computer to store and sort our records, and started centralising ouradministration. We also have a substantial reserve of money, currently loaned toand invested by the Charity Fund for the benefit of those with particular needs.These are just the beginnings, and the OSA must now go forward and address theexternal problems, to which I have already referred. The Executive Committeewill be making changes to meet the series of challenging tasks, and I would like totake this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to my colleagues for their helpand support over the past four years. Robin Pope's efficient and business likemanner as our Secretary has done a great deal to keep the chairman on the righttrack on numerous occasions. He has shouldered the burden of preparing agendas,taking notes whilst making sound contributions to the discussions and producingthe succinct and readable minutes. Pat Partridge has taken to the unenviable taskof minding the Association's finances with great skill and good humour, andalways knows within a couple of quid how much we've got in the bank, howmuch we should have and how much we owe. I am very pleased that both Robinand Pat are offering themselves for re-election. Graham Barnes has carried out hisduties as Registrar for a number of years with great dedication. In addition he hasmasterminded the computer operation, which accomplishes a once very tedioustask with consummate ease. In recognition of many years of outstanding service tothe Association, as reunion organiser as well as registrar and computer adviser,the Executive Committee nominate Graham to succeed Dudley Lewis in the officeof Vice Chairman. Dudley, who has waited in the wings for perhaps too long, hasbeen a most valuable colleague, and one whose agile legal mind and skill in theproduction of words has helped us solve some awkward problems and to sort outone or two very difficult situations. He has always been ready to discuss a parti-cular problem or dilemma that has arisen, and his contribution to the Committeehas been invaluable. I commend him to you as your new chairman, and hope youwill join me in supporting him and his colleagues on the new ExecutiveCommittee and the other groups, and will look forward to seeing the OSA reallymaking some progress, and being seen around the College working for the benefitof the younger generation.

Thank you all for your help and support, and I wish you the very best of goodfortune in the future.

Peter Everall

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Long Sutton Reunion—3rd/4th June 1989The annual reunion, held slightly earlier than usual, had something that had beenlacking in previous years—sunshine and plenty of it! This made for an enjoyableweekend of largely outdoor activities, the highlight of which must surely have beenthe amply-populated cricket match.

It was good to see a fine turn-out by Harry Ellis's contemporaries on the occasionof their 25th leaving anniversary and an OS lapel badge went to Duncan Hollowsfor travelling all the way from Canada to attend. It may well be a good idea formembers of other school-leaving years (especially those within the last decade) totake Harry's example and persuade their contemporaries to come to a reunion.How about next year?

My personal thanks must go to the caterers who executed the Dinner and othermeals with considerable eclat. Also for Peter Booth for making Sutton Houseavailable for the night, and to Mike Reggler for his help with all the details.Many thanks and congratulations to those present at the Auction and who bid onbehalf of themselves and other people—a grand total of £153.50 was raised for theAssociation. Well done.

It was with a little trepidation that I agreed to organise this year's annual reunion,but I needn't have worried. Thanks to support from the Committee—and inparticular Peter Everall—the task of co-ordinating everything was made so mucheasier.

I look forward to seeing you all next year.

B630 David Andrews

Those attending (Compiled by the Editor from the circular returns—apologies ifanyone has been missed)

24 Bill Belts, 28 Jim Woodhouse, 29 Ted Woodhouse, 34 Arthur Webb,53 Gordon Johnson, 78 Ted Hampton, 157 Norman Valentine, 171 Eric Light,272 Richard Clarson, 325 Gerald Bryant, 328 P John Hunt, 341 MikeCollingwood, 369 Peter Lilley, 419 Donald Massey, 423 David Roberts,445 John Gates, 488 Syd Rowsell, 577 Robin Farbrother, 623 John Rice,747 Roy Foster, 960 Robin Little, 976 Clive Butler, A15 Ian Moore,A22 Charles Lawrence, A40 Robin Pope, A163 Peter Everall, A195 DavidWagstaff, A232 Harry Ellis, A239 Pat Partridge, A248 D Coates, A253 DuncanHollows, A264 R Jenkins, A293 Richard Dix, A335 P Morrell, A358 DudleyLewis, A409 Colin Snow, 438 P Beach, A729 Andrew Greenwood, A930 RayCoop, A931 Alan Fischer, A947 Ian Ellis, B78 Geof White, B94 P Coulson,B393 J R McKerracker, - G Knight, B176 Tim Coyte, B328 B Radford,B595 Rob Broadhurst, B630 David Andrews, B631 Scott Bean, B827 AndyGoater, B927 Austin Heraty, B978 Bill Preece, C9 Peter Hallows, C120 ThomasClayden, C143 Philip Spiers, Ena Mirren, Sheila Powell, Elizabeth Robson,Sheila Jewell, John Matson, Sir Humphrey and Lady Prideaux, Guy and HelenDodd, Mike Reggler, Tom Taylor, Tom Juckes.

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The Sunday GatheringLong Sutton Reunion '89

Cricket ReportOld Sternian XI vs School 1st XIOnce again we were fortunate to have fine weather on the day of the game. Onan excellent firm pitch, the Sternian Captain, S Bean, won the toss and elected tobat. A good start was provided by R Stock (33) and S Etherington-Smith (20)with D Morris (23) continuing the good work before lunch. After lunch DanielBerry really set about the college attack, contributing a splendid 75 not out, out ofan Old Sternian total of 227 all out. The college suffered a top order collapse,with the first five wickets falling with just 60 on the board. Them some powerfulhitting by E Kearney (40) and a fine innings of 65 not out by J Cowles, whoshared in a last wicket stand of 67, produced a very respectable score of 206 allout. Thus the Old Sternians were victorious by 21 runs.Duncan Berry, uVI

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Annual General Meeting 1989MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE OLDSTERNIANS ASSOCIATION, HELD AT THE SIXTH FORM CENTRE,LORD WANDSWORTH COLLEGE, AT 4.15 pm., ON SATURDAY,3rd JULY 1989

1. INTRODUCTION:The Chairman, Peter Everall, opened the Meeting by welcoming Members andthanking them for attending. He remarked that this new date was a break with thetradition of coinciding with the end of the Summer Term. Approximately 40-50members were present.

2. DEATHS:The following were reported since the previous AGM: —Walter Bastable Former pupil School No: 47 Feb 89Ray Bullock Former pupil School No: 529 May 89Michael Johnston Former pupil School No: A952 1987J P Williams Former pupil School No: B573 early 1989Lord Ailwyn Former Trustee and known to many as the Hon. Carol

Fellowes Sept 1988

3. MINUTES OF LAST AGM:The Minutes of the AGM held on 9th July 1988 had been published in theMagazine and displayed prior to the Meeting. They were signed and approved ascorrect.

4. MATTERS ARISING:Roy Foster enquired about the School Prize upvaluation proposal. The Chairmanreplied that he would refer to this in his forthcoming report, but that considerablediscussion with the School had taken place and some progress made.

5. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTPeter Everall presented his report to the Meeting and dealt with activities duringthe previous twelve months. This report would be published in full in theMagazine. Some of the points are given as follows:

— The existing programme of Reunions appeared to require more thought in thefuture. Regional ones, apart from the Western Region (from the organising ofwhich Alan Golding was sadly withdrawing) were becoming progressively lesswell-attended.

The continuation of the 'Gaudy' year-group theme had not been possible this yearand the enforced date change for the Annual Reunion had presented problems,especially for those involved in education due to the new date being in theexamination season. David Andrews was thanked for his successful efforts inorganising this event under difficult circumstances. The Sports events continued toprovide a good basis for younger Sternians to meet and Charles Hallows'continued efforts were much appreciated. However, an attempt to widen theattendance of the December Rugby Match had met with mixed success.

(From the floor Alan Golding said he felt the Reunion Committee was notworking effectively—indeed it had only met once as far as he knew).

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— The Administration of the OSA was markedly improved and theAdministration and Membership Committee were to be thanked for the progressthey had made with this.

— The Magazine had been published on time and without apparent hitch. TheEditors were thanked for their achievement.

— School Prizes The book prizes donated by the OSA would be more closelyidentified with the OSA in future by the inclusion of a special 'Book Plate' whichJohn Gates had assisted in producing. The School did not wish the OSA to distortthe existing scale of prize values but had requested that thought be given toalternative incentive awards travel scholarships etc., and this was being considered.

— Future changes in the style and administration of the OSA would be required inorder that it should serve better the total membership and not just the over 40's.He could forsee more emphasis on Long Sutton as the focal point forAdministration of the OSA and possibly the establishment of a one-day AnnualReunion to replace the two-day concept.

— Upon Retiring from the Chairmanship this year, Peter Everall thankedmembers of the Executive Committee and other Committees for helping to steerthe various changes that had taken place during his period in office.

At this point Richard Clarson proposed a vote of thanks to Peter, unanimouslyand appreciatively endorsed by the meeting, for his unstinting efforts over the pastfew years.

6. TREASURER'S REPORTPat Partridge, the OSA Treasurer, reported on the financial position for 1988.The full figures would be published in the Magazine.

In particular he drew attention to the £2,884 surplus for the year of income vs.expenditure. This was due largely to taking into account on a one-off basis thoseLM12 subscriptions which had been underpaid by one to three payments.Otherwise there would have been a surplus of £400 + .

Expenditure was up by £750 on 1987, largely due to increased administrative costs(postage, telephone, stationery etc.) and a little to the Magazine.

Loans to the Charity Fund had totalled £2,000. He felt we should tread cautiouslywith regard to these loans and continue to make them only after clear estimates ofthe OSA's own expenditure had been assessed.From the floor Charles Lawrence asked what the print-run for the Magazine hadbeen. In response a figure of approximately 750-800 was given for an expenditureof approx. £1,200.

Also Robin Little added that he felt that much expenditure had been masked inthe past due to Committee members not claiming back what they had spent. Thiswas gradually coming to the fore.

John Gates wondered if the 5 year depreciation of the computer was appropriatein view of its longer real life. It was recalled that this point had been agreed at anearlier AGM.

There being no further points it was proposed (Robin Little) and seconded (BobHunt) that the 1988 Accounts be approved. The Meeting agreed unanimously.

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7. CHARITY FUND REPORTRichard Clarson presented this report, prepared by Hugh Podger, the Chairmanof the Charity Fund Trustees. It would be published fully in the Magazine.Since last year the announced name change of the Charity Fund to 'OSA TrustFund' had not found favour with the Charity Commissioners—so this matterremained in abeyance.Grants had been awarded to several beneficiaries, and the screening of applicationsby Charles Hallows and John Matson at the School had been of immenseassistance in ensuring eligibility. Typically the grants were for School fees and forstudy trips. Decreased income from Covenants and general Fund Raising was acause for concern.Richard Clarson said that there were now only 12 Deeds of Covenant andrequested that the OSA give consideration to how this number might be increasedand to all methods of future fund raising.

8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1989/90a) Vice-PresidentGuy Dodd and Mike Reggler had served their three year terms as Vice-Presidents,and their support of the OSA was warmly appreciated. Robin Littleproposed and Arthur Webb seconded that they be re-elected, and this was agreedunanimously by the Meeting.b) ChairmanPeter Everall had previously announced his resignation after four years in office.The Vice-Chairman during this period had been Dudley Lewis whom the meetingelected unanimously to the Chair upon a proposal by Alan Golding seconded byDavid Wagstaff. In accepting this Dudley said that he looked forward to servingthe needs of the membership. The turnout at the meeting was good under thecircumstances of the late date change, but whether it represented the views of the3,000 plus potential membership was questionable. He felt the main challenge wasto catch the interest of the younger old boys and that changes would have to comein order to achieve this.c) Vice ChairmanThe name of Graham Barnes had been put forward. Graham, for some years hadbeen very active as a Registrar and Representative of the Admin. Committee,with particular success to his credit in relation to computerisation of the OSArecords. Roy Foster proposed and Charles Lawrence seconded his nomination asVice-Chairman and this was agreed unanimously. Graham would continue for thetime being to be active in his present Administrative capacity.d) Other Committee MembersMembers of the Executive Committee and other Committees were all willing tostand for re-election apart from Alan Golding, whose efforts in the WesternRegion would be missed. The meeting agreed the re-election of the Committeemembers unanimously (prop. A Golding, sec. D Wagstaff).

9. THERE being no other business the Chairman closed the meeting at 5.30 p.m.

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Profile of our New Chairman—Dudley LewisI have been asked by your editors to provide a profile of myself, a photograph andsome thoughts on the nature aims and objectives of the Association. The profile, asshort as possible, follows, the photograph is above, please accept my apologies inadvance for that, and I will certainly put some thoughts for the future down. Firstplease permit me to say, as I did at the Annual General Meeting and later at theDinner, 'thank you' for electing me as your Chairman; I really mean it when Isay I am delighted and honoured.

I attended LWC between 1959 and 1966 and despite a shaky start and one or twoscrapes on the way my memory tells me, without a shadow of doubt, that theywere very good days. Long Sutton is really a very beautiful place to grow up inand I made some very good and lasting friendships which is probably the mostimportant thing of all. I left with 'O' levels and 'A' levels, in 1966 and went towork for Bristol City Council as a Junior Clerk in the General Office of the thenTown Clerk's Department. I got my Articles of Clerkship with the Town Clerk inFebruary 1967 and thereafter served my five years and passed the exams at theCollege of Law in London being admitted as a Solicitor in March 1972. I mustnot forget, of course, to add that I married Jill in December 1970 and our firstboy (James) was born in July 1972. I stayed with Bristol County Borough Councilas it then was, as an Assistant Solicitor until the major reorganisation of LocalGovernment in 1973/74 when in September 1973 I was appointed Deputy CityClerk of the new Bristol City Council which came formally into being on the 1stApril 1974.

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Apart from studying management practice, later tutoring courses in that area,spending a year at Birmingham University's Institute of Local GovernmentStudies and being made responsible for the development and management of theold commercial dock area in the heart of the City, and for leisure developmentgenerally, I simply carried out the general legal and management duties of thepost until the City Clerk retired in October 1984 when I was asked to 'act-up' fornine months and then apply for the post of City Clerk to which I was appointedin July 1985. I am still there at present and generally find it rewarding enough toremain despite some of the unwarranted attacks on the system. In those years wehad another son (Chris) in 1975 and a daughter (Hannah) in 1977. Also I becameWest Region Secretary and Vice Chairman of the Association. Now, that isenough of that.

However, before I turn to the future, I would wish to repeat what I said at theAnnual Reunion Dinner and pay tribute to Peter Everall. He has workedunselfishly, and unstintingly for the Association as its Chairman for the past fouryears and despite having a business of his own to build up and keep going he hasalways given time and effort for our benefit.

During his period of Office the structure of the Association has been reviewed andaltered to make it more responsive to the needs of the Members and more able tocope with the future especially bearing in mind the 'Pay-as-you-learn' schemewhich has been consolidated, and which has given us more financial stability andthe ability now to develop in a new environment which I will mention more aboutshortly. He has represented the Association well and brought it close to theSchool. He thoroughly deserved the special toast to him at the Dinner in June, asdid in their absence, his wife, Liz and daughter, Alex. I hope he will not be faraway from the work of the Association in the future.

Now, where are we going. Over the annual weekend I talked to as many peopleas possible to see what views or ideas they might have. I found in those to whomI spoke persons who wanted an Association, who loved the School, but who feltthere may need to be some changes to recognise certain facts. What I say now aremy own thoughts and views and if any of them come to fruition it will only beafter much discussion with the Committee and the Membership, however, I feelcertain things do need saying and changes do need to be made.

I have to say that it is my opinion that if the Association does not change itspresent ways there is every chance that, in the not too distant future, it will ceaseto exist. The Regional Reunions are all but over, with only one or two takingplace, and by and large hardly attracting new members. In addition it is verydifficult to find anyone willing to take on the organisation of them. The only realevent left is the Annual Reunion, the date for which has had to change, quiteunderstandably, but which will certainly preclude many younger members fromattending because of University, Polytechnic, etc examinations. It is still a verypleasant occasion but consideration will have to be given to the need for includingan overnight event particularly bearing in mind the decreasing numbers whoactually are staying and the problems faced by the host Housemaster.

It has to be understood that the nature of the School is changing. Not only is itnow a large business but also the majority of its pupils come from a much smallercatchment area, say up to 50 miles radius which, of course, means that it is ineasy reach for future members who can come back for a specific one day event.Couple that with the essential need to attract younger members who have (or theirparents have) paid their membership through their school life, one is led logicallyto the conclusion that the School must become the main centre of our activity.This itself leads to a need to establish a readily available contact point at the

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School and the necessity to look for someone who could act as a part-timeAdministrator and liaise with the pupils and the School.

Finally, the Association must provide value for the money from subscriptions etcand appropriate information and publicity about itself, to both parents and pupilsand new members as well as working closely with the School so that it becomes adynamic and tangible asset. All these matters will, therefore, be discussed by yourCommittee shortly and a strategy prepared for consideration which when agreedwill take us forward, building on what is a stronger base than we have had formany years and putting us in a position to use the increased money we have avail-able to us for the benefit of the School and the Association. Some decisions mayneed to be taken in the near future to ensure opportunities are not lost whilst thegeneral strategy is discussed. I believe your Committee has the authority to do thisand I hope your support will be forthcoming because, at the end of the day, what-ever is done will be for the good of the Association for the future even though itmay well mean changes from the past way of operating.

Treasurer's Report for year ending31st December 1988Overall we have had another successful year in 1988 with an end surplus ofincome over expenditure of £2,884. However, this figure could be said to beunrepresentative in that it includes a 'one-off figure of £2,322 in respect of 43previously underpaid LM12's who left the College a number of years ago, havingonly made 9, 10 or 11 payments. Whilst our records are fully documented withthe facts, the Committee considered that it was appropriate at this moment in timeto bring them fully into the fold. Excluding this payment, there would have been afar smaller surplus of £412 which is much more appropriate in that expenses,particularly postage and printing, are now being done centrally by an outside bodyat a considerably higher cost than in the years past.

It is for this reason that I have only 'loaned' the Charity Fund a further £2,000 in1988. This takes the current Charity Fund Loan up to £9,000, although there isprobably scope to take the figure up to £10,000 fairly shortly. I am keeping somemonies in reserve at this moment in time to allow for rising costs and wouldprefer not to make the further 'loan' until I receive the next LM12 payment.

You will note from the Balance Sheet that the computer equipment is beingdepreciated over a five year term as previously agreed, and may I hasten toreassure you that the Current Account was not overdrawn at the Bank at the endof the financial year, merely in my books.

Turning to the Income and Expenditure figures, you will note the rise in printing,stationery, postage and telephone, in general relating to the central mailing ofcirculars and similar documents, whilst there has been a general rise in the cost ofthe Sternian Magazine.

The Annual Reunion made a larger loss than anticipated and you will also seethat a couple of other Reunions had to be subsidised to try and get them off theground.

Other than that, the figures should speak for themselves although I will of coursebe pleased to answer any questions.

Pat Partridge, Treasurer

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Income & Expenditure for year ending31st December 1987Payments

1988 1987Corporation Tax 15.98 —Printing & Stationery 283.35 13.95Postage & Telephone 665.85 328.20Travelling 56.60 102.00Sternian Magazine 1,220.25 1.059.95School prizes 80.00 160.00Reunion—annual 117.15 37.30Reunion—other 146.93 —Sundries 118.48 186.89Filing cabinet — 70.63

2,704.59 1,958.92Depreciation 291.03 291.03Total expenditure ^2^995.62 £2,249.95

ReceiptsSubscriptions

Life members 4,674.00 3,042.00Current year 843.54 814.15Additional payments 212.50 314.50

5,730.04 4,170.65

Other IncomeBuilding Society Interest 85.34 110.98Bank Interest 63.90 0.60Lapel badges — 95.00Total Income 5,879.28 4,377.23

Balance: Surplus for year 2,883.66 2,127.28£2,995.62 £2,249.95

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Balance Sheet as at 31st December 1988Assets

1988 1987Building Society 2,362.71 2,277.37Deposit Account 3,005.00 5.00Current Account — 2,975.72Sundry Debtors 15.00 10.00Charity Fund Loan 9,000.00 7,000.00Computer Equipment _ 873.00 1,164.12

£15,255.80 £13,432.21

LiabilitiesSundry Creditor 38.50 —Current Account 7.45 —Corporation Tax 15.98 —Advance Subs—LM12's 6,355.50 7,480.50Advance Subs—Others 15.00 12.00

Represented by:General Funds as at 31.12.87 5,939.71Surplus for year _ 2,883.66

P D Partridge C StoneTreasurer Auditor

6,432.43 7,492.50_£8,823.37 £5,939.71

£8,823.37 £5,939.71

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Lt. Col. W. B. Little. DSO. MC.Principal 1930-1939

SO years agoExtract from 1939 Sower

The SECOND WORLD WAR had begun, and the Principal, Lt.-Colonel Little,who had already served in the Great War of 1914-18, would not rest until he wasagain under arms. The Chairman wrote, with prescience: 'Even some of you still atschool may be called.'

There is a long and fascinating article (unfortunately unsigned) describing a three-week trip to Russia by train. Things don't seem to have changed much for thebetter in the intervening years!

The first Carol Service was held, with—of course—Captain Warner and MrBrown the strength of the tenor and bass lines respectively. The following Eastersaw the performance of the first of a long line of cantatas—Maunders's Olivet toCalvary (in which Mr Bacon was one of the tenors).

An Old Boy, at Somerset House one day on other business after a reunionweekend at the School, had a feeling that it would be good to read the words ofthe Founder's own intentions as expressed in his Will.

'The attendant dumped a large book in front of me and ran a stumpy finger downthe page. "Lumme!" he remarked as he read the resume. "Did he leave youany?"

'All the precious moments of the last weekend crowded up before me.

' "Why, yes," I said. "He did." '

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Headmaster's Founder's Day Address—1989Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, pupils of LWC . . . and I am reallydelighted that I am no longer able to say 'boys'; for undoubtedly the most signifi-cant event of the year has been the establishment in this community of GosdenHouse. Of that a little more in a moment.

Many teachers dislike having classes immediately after lunch. The yawns are a bitharder to stifle and, in the summer especially, concentration is more likely towander. I have even known teachers—not of course at this school—to fall asleep infront of their charges; the anaesthetic power of a satisfactory lunch is much greaterthan the attraction of Maths or French. It was not until after we had decided thatwe would re-arrange the timing of Founder's Day that I realised I had set myselfa challenge. However, I suspect that the seats are moderately uncomfortable. AndI, for my part, will try to be reasonably brief.

There are three parts of the national education front which you will perhapsexpect me to comment upon. First, and easiest, the GCSE exams which last yearreplaced O Level and CSE for all fifth formers. Overall it went well. A pass rateclearly above the average achieved by other Headmasters Conference schools, alarge number of A grades: there are no real terrors. There were some injusticesand some equalization needs to take place so that different syllabuses on differentBoards do not operate with significantly different standards. There is some evi-dence to suggest that they did in 1988 and I do hope that the examiners will showthis year that they have reacted to criticism and suggestion. Here we still havesome work to do to see that there is no overloading of course work requirementsat particular points in the 5th form year. But I repeat: the overall GCSE picturewas very satisfactory. How long it will survive as an examination seems open todoubt. There is widespread expectation that the GCSE will, in the foreseeablefuture, be absorbed into developments arising from last years Education ReformAct—so much for the long range planning of the politicians.

That Act sets up a National Curriculum—a more or less set prescription for whatshould be studied in all State schools by pupils up to the age of 16. As anIndependent school we are not obliged to follow it; but as a school in the mainstream of education, we will want broadly to stay in step. Our curriculum wasrevised five years ago and is not far from the new national pattern; like GCSE thischange should be absorbed reasonably easily. The area which is going to requiremost attention is that which is broadly called Design & Technology, but I believethat there, as in other areas, we shall be able to move towards the State format asit takes shape.

State schools, but not Independent, are also obliged by that Act to introduce asystem of 'profiling' or 'records of achievement'. These will monitor and reflectprogress throughout the period of compulsory education and provide on leaving adocument which summarises all the good things about the pupil and his or herachievements. The business of monitoring and reflecting progress is of great value.The final document perhaps less so.

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But such a system of profiling has part of its origins in the need to provide evi-dence of attainment for those pupils whose achievement falls below the GCSE leveland that situation simply does not obtain here. So for that reason we will want topursue this State initiative with some caution. Besides, through the Tutor systemwe do a considerable amount of monitoring and our long day and high level ofstaff/pupil communication mean that much of the business of profiling is alreadycarried on. The reports you receive at the end of a term should be evidence ofthis. I do see real advantage, however, in making our assessments more pupil-based—(less simple judgement and more the result of co-operative effort—) than atpresent. The setting of agreed targets and discussion of progress will never be afruitless exercise.

While I am looking at this broad front there is one other area upon which I'd liketo focus briefly; that is alcohol. In case you think that we have a problem let mesay that we don't—at least I can't recall one significant incident of alcohol abuseat LWC in this last year. Nevertheless this school reflects the habits and socialmores of the rest of the country: it would be unrealistic to think otherwise. Andthe habits of the country aren't very good when it comes to young people andalcohol.

As a staff we are occasionally concerned when it goes the rounds that some pupilor other was 'stoned out of his or her mind' at a weekend or holiday party. Itconcerns us if parents go away and leave teenagers to hold whatever sort of partythey—or more likely their uninvited guests—may wish; it concerns us if parentsgive an appreciable sum of money to a barman and leave teenagers to drink theirway through it. And course I am not talking about fictional situations.

And the reason it concerns us, and the reason I raise it on Founder's Day, isbecause everything we do here is dependant on your support. It is vital that wespeak with one voice on many issues and particularly perhaps in this area wherethe record of our country is not particularly impressive. Please don't subscribe tothe view that no less than four or five pints is sufficient; please don't accept theold argument that it's what everybody does—because it isn't; please remember,those of you who heard Dr Lyall Eccles last year, her striking statement that thereis a very high correlation between irresponsibility brought on by alcohol and thetransmission of AIDS.

Now just in case you think we are all about to take the pledge may I tell you thatthe bachelors of the Common Room do an extremely good line in wine importingand David Dames and Jerry Baker will gladly take orders for their half termexpedition to France. We are not against alcohol, in fact we're quite for it. We areagainst immoderate use of it.

Well, now to more cheerful subjects. I would like Christopher Rowland to presenthis report: before he does so may I say that he, and his ten College Prefects, havegiven quite excellent service this year. I have enjoyed their company, appreciatedtheir loyalty and valued the care which they have shown for the well-being of theSchool.

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Head Boy's Report from Chris RowlandIn 1982 78 new entrants began their careers at LWC. All showed signs of nerves,each wondering what their future would hold. At the end of this summer term allbut one will leave, having benefited much from their 7 years here. The only oneto remain will be the Headmaster! The process of change that began soon after hisarrival is destined to continue for some time yet.

The changes of the last seven years, have played a major part in shaping the pres-ent day character and spirit of LWC. This spirit is something that encompassesthe whole spectrum of college life. It is not just the good relationship betweenpupils and academic staff but the friendship that exists throughout the community.It includes Mr Coley and his ground staff who work in all weathers to maintainthe quality of the pitches and the tidiness of the environment. It includes thekitchen staff who have greatly improved the quality of meals during my time hereand always serve them with good cheer. It includes the maintenance staff underMr Reszczynski who ensure the smooth running of the facilities—for example, therecently renovated bar has added greatly to the attraction of the Vlth form centre.And it includes our matrons who work long hours to ensure the well being of allpupils and keep us at the levels of presentability which our mothers expect. All ofthese people combine to create the concept of a self contained village.

Within the last 7 years the school has experienced many structural changes,including the Art Studio, Tuck Shop and Junior Common Room, the Library, theSports Hall and Gosden House. Each new facility has contributed vastly to theacademic, sporting and social life of the school.

The new Library, opened in the Autumn term, now acts as a centralised and con-trolled area for reading and study. The quality of books has been improvedtremendously during the last year as money contributed by parents and schoolfunds has been invested in a wide selection of new books. In the library there isalso a computer containing the Domesday Survey; before long there will be aphotocopier too.

In my time at LWC I have seen immense changes in the living standards forboys. Gone are the days of the old wooden hut, with a rotten floor and a leakingroof, which was termed the Junior Common Room. It acted as a wellies store anda refuge from the rain only if things got really desperate. The hut remains but itsfunction has been replaced by the new Junior Common Room. The floor therecertainly isn't rotten and it is a much more desirable place of shelter. JuniorHouse itself has been extensively renovated in recent years, there are even suchthings as carpets in the dormitories!

And then there are girls. They are the most significant change at LWC. InSeptember a local newspaper quoted one of the girls as saying, 'Out of 400 boysthere must be at least one to choose from.' Their introduction has widened the hor-izons of the sixth form and college as a whole. The girls have contributed in everyfield. The first group admitted in September '88 deserve great credit for this andfor the manner in which they have become integrated into every day life. Theyhave not remained separate or isolated. The girls have made valuable contri-butions to the committees on which they have served. They have tempered ourjudgements on many aspects of school life. In some cases their suggestions havebeen too radical for a system which needs a period of gradual change over thenext year or two. There has yet to be an all girls games team but hopefully thiswill not be long in coming, who knows in what sport.

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There have been several occasions during recent months which have highlightedour community enterprises. Occasions like Comic Relief day when the schoolraised £550 by all manner of fund raising events; the Junior House Bring and Buysale for Guide Dogs, where many parents were tactfully encouraged to spendmoney by their sons; and the concert given by our in-house band, 'TheRelatives', in aid of the Lord Mayor Treloar College ski trip.

Within this environment every individual has a part to play. It is one of thestrengths of LWC that each of us is recognised not just for academic brilliance orsporting achievement but in every field. This might be music, the Duke ofEdinburgh's award scheme or CCF, in all of which LWC can be seen to besuccessful.

The school, however, must not remain too insular. The Community Servicepeople go out to Odiham to aid their adopted 'grannies', to visit long-stay patientsin Basingstoke Hospital, and to become involved in a variety of other local activi-ties. There are visits to operas, concerts and plays. Teams compete in matchesagainst other schools and in competitions like Bisley and the seven-a-side tourna-ments. Lord Wandsworth College was excellently represented at the local Duke ofEdinburgh's award scheme presentation. The Young Farmers Club involves itselfsuccessfully in country activities.

All of these factors combine to produce a pupil who has benefited from a goodacademic grounding and who has an all round character and is willing to try hishand at anything his future life may bring. This I attribute to the staff and wholespirit of this school.

Continuation of Headmaster's Founder's DayaddressChris has given you a pupil's view of seven years here; he identifies many featuresof LWC which will be familiar to all who know something of the School.

Some of his points I'd like to reinforce: the pioneering Gosden girls have contrib-uted very greatly to the sixth form and have involved themselves fully in all thathas gone on: (Drama, D of E, Community Service, the Sower, the Cadet Force,Hockey team—) I haven't actually seen them playing rugby—but there are fewareas of LWC life which have not benefited from their attention. They havecreated a mould which is just the one I hoped they would create. Much of thecredit for this goes to June Taylor, their housemistress in this setting-up period;she has helped establish patterns which have been the right ones. Some of youmay this morning have had a tour round the Gosden Hilton: I hope you havebeen suitably impressed. As you know its second phase is now well under way andwill be ready for use in September.

And the other great leap forward has been in the Library. At last we have alibrary facility which is worthy of the school. Like Gosden it has benefited fromexpert direction at the crucial formative stage and Don Brooks is doing all that wecould have asked for as our new Librarian. Your generosity last Founder's Dayand the letting of our sports facilities have together enabled us to spend nearly£20,000 on new books and they are being borrowed regularly.

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The year's other high points have been many and it's difficult to be selective:besides, I am conscious, as I have said, of the post-lunch factor!

In 1988 a GCSE pass of over 83% was pretty satisfactory: 80% at A Level was allright for a year which, for all its other strengths, was not outstanding academi-cally. I believe that the 1989 and 1990 vintages will be significantly more potent.The achievement of the best possible academic results for each pupil remains atthe top of our priorities.

On the games fields I would pick out Graham Smith's excellent Cricket XI of1988, which did not lose a school match and it's successor in 1989 has, so far, lostonly one. I must mention also the great achievement of Brett Hames who hasbeen selected to be captain of Hampshire Under 14s, and captain of HampshireUnder 15s and to be a member of the England under 14 Cricket squad. JerryBaker's shooters came 14th out of over 80 schools in the main event at Bisley (thehighest we have ever been) and Andrew Rampton, who was our captain ofshooting, achieved the highest score of any cadet in that competition. We havehad consistent success in Karate winning the local schools championships threetimes in the last twelve months; our new sports centre, which last Januarycompleted its first year of service, has had a great part to play in this success.

The Prideaux Society has continued to be a lively forum for debate and source ofnew ideas for the Vlth form. We had a memorable evening in the Gavin Hallwith Sadlers Wells Ballet and we have had expeditions to the theatre, the operaand the ballet. We've heard amongst others from the Bishop of London, the ChiefConstable of Surrey and the Air Attache from the Russian Embassy. He, inciden-tally, was expelled from Britain last Wednesday. No doubt for information-gathering activities in the heartland of British Education.

The Christmas term play gave opportunity to a huge number of actors andactresses—including all Gosden House—in 'O What a Lovely War!" 'Oliver',presented earlier this term by Junior House, was the best production I've seenfrom them in seven years at LWC. It was good, too, to see the Middle Schoolplay taking a firm place in the drama year.

The musicians gave a well received performance of the Mozart Requiem in theEaster Term. The band played last month for over 1,000 members of theNormandy Veterans' Association and their families; they quite rightly receivedhigh praise for an outstanding contribution to that moving occasion. Last night'sconcert needs no further comment than that made by the enormous attendanceand huge enthusiasm which greeted another Pam Wedgewood spectacular.Mrs Berry continues to raise the standards of our orchestral music and has madethe LWC orchestra attractive both to our own pupils and those of surroundingschools.

As ever there have been holiday expeditions galore: 2 skiing trips, Juniorscamping in the Black Mountains, 3rd Formers on their bicycles in Normandy, theDuke of Edinburgh's award groups in the Lake District, Biology, Geography andGeology field courses, CCF Camps, Shooters at Bisley, French exchanges—the listis long and a real tribute to the enthusiasm of pupils and the willingness of staff togive their time so readily.

Two Service scholarships have been won—Robert le Grove for the Navy andRichard Rose for the Army. Fine achievements in a very competitive field.

We were all very delighted at the great efforts of our boys and their colleaguesfrom Lord Mayor Treloar College in the Kielder Challenge—a sort of 'It's aKnockout' for teams including both able bodied and handicapped young people.

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3rd place in the National finals in Northumberland was very satisfactory. But evenbetter was to have participated in this competition. It is wholly in line with thesort of involvement outside the campus that is pursued by our very activeCommunity Service programme, mentioned a moment or two ago by ChrisRowland.

Since we last met in here much has been accomplished and we have had a prettypurposeful and happy year. I have not attempted to cover every aspect of it:details, as you know, appear in print from time to time.

And the future? Well, we have no major building projects in our sights for themoment; we must concentrate next on improving the interiors of our boardinghouses and on adding to our classroom provision. Both workaday andunspectacular but absolutely essential.

You will perhaps have seen that we are building two units of staff accommodationbeside School House. This is a continuation of our policy of replacing some of ourolder and more distant properties with new houses in strategic locations on thecampus, a self-financing exercise. If we did not house the great majority of ourstaff, the character of the school would alter radically, for local house prices areprohibitively high. Recruitment of good quality staff—not easy in the nationaleducational situation at the moment—would become well nigh impossible were wenot able to offer accommodation.

Next year we have another intake of girls and a full complement of boys; theschool is likely to number something around 440—50 more than the figure fiveyears ago—and this at a time of significantly falling numbers in this age groupacross the country.

We have, for us, an unusually large number of staff leaving at the end of termand I welcome this opportunity to thank them for all they have done for us and towish them every success. Anthony Benn goes to read for a further degree at theStratford upon Avon branch of Birmingham University; Derek Floyd toWorcestershire where he's going to expand his own computer business and leavethe classroom well behind; Martin Hann is off to teach in the prep school world;Peter Lane is going to County Durham and Pepe Romanillos is off to the ChannelIslands. The Sower will catalogue more fully the great multitude of activities inwhich they have been involved. I believe that they depart having enjoyed theirtime at Long Sutton. We most certainly have enjoyed having them and will misseach of them.And may I join the Chairman in paying tribute to Mr Frank Shaw who, you willremember, retires from the Governing Body this term. I owe him a personal debtof gratitude for seven years of real support, ready advice and unfailing goodhumour.I hope you have enjoyed the new look Founder's Day and I hope that you will letme, or your son's housemaster or your daughter's housemistress, have yourcomments about it; they are always welcome both in this connection and inconnection with any other aspect of school life. If you have been able to hear whathas been said it is due to the kindness of RAF Odiham who, asked for adviceresponded by providing both expertise and the equipment to put it into effect.They are good neighbours and I thank them.Finally a thank you to all those who sustain the life and purpose of LWCthroughout the year but for whom to-day represents a particular peak ofactivity—the grounds, works, kitchen, office and house staff and, of course, allthose who teach here, without whose enormous efforts we could accomplishnothing.

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I hope that those of you who have a half term in front of you have a very goodbreak and that those of you for whom half term is merely a long gap betweenexams use the time wholly profitably. For you, I'm afraid, it is no holiday.

Thank you.

Old Sternians' PrizesAnnounced by the Headmaster

Richard Seaton Memorial Prize for DramaticsOld Sternians Prize for Art Craft and Design

James Senior Spoken Word PrizeJulyan Science PrizeSandy Henderson Memorial Prize for Physical Endeavour

Presented by PeterEverall, Chairmanof the Old SterniansAssociationJustin SpencerBruce SoutheyMichael FoxwellJustin SpencerDuncan WestChristopher Fairley

Lord Wandsworth CollegeTERMLY DATES 1989/911989: Autumn TermTuesday 5th Sept (N.B. CHANGE to one day later than published) 6.00 pm

Half Term Sat 21st Oct 1.00 pm to Sun 29th Oct 8.45 pmFriday 15th December (After Carol Service) approx 4.00 pm

1990: Spring TermMonday 8th January 6.00 pmHalf Wed 21st Feb 1.00 pm to Sun 25th Feb 8.45 pm

Friday 30th March 1.00 pm

1990: Summer TermMonday 23rd April 6.00 pmHalf Term Sat 26th May After Founder's Day approx 3.30 pm to Sun 3rd June8.45 pmSaturday 30th June After Final Assembly approx 1.00 pm

1990: Autumn TermTuesday 4th Sept 6.00 pmHalf Term Sat 20th Oct 1.00 pm to Sun 28th Oct 8.45 pmFriday 14th December (After Carol Service) approx 4.00 pm

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Membership Secretary's ReportI really do not have anything original to say this year, the message is much thesame as last year other than to thank those of you who did respond. Yourinformation and or subs have been duly processed and are on file in our computerrecords.

Once again we have to thank Graham Barnes for the compilation of these recordsand may I draw your attention to Graham's report on the use which has beenmade and is being made of the OSA computer facilities and to add my request toGraham's to ask you all to assist us to update and or correct the records which wehave of your address and subscription status etc., ie (You may be paying twice orhave become a life member and have not cancelled your standing order or worsestill you are still paying 50p or £1.00 instead of £3.00!) and could I ask you pleaseto use the appropriate form which is elsewhere in the magazine.

If on the other hand you have any query related to the way you pay yoursubscription, the amount etc., please contact me either by letter or telephone and Iwill do my best to answer it.

I said last year that we were hoping to produce an address list that will allow us tomatch the aspirations of our association. This is still the intention once we havecollated all the information we hope to receive in response to the exercisesmentioned in Graham's report. In the meantime should you wish to be advised ofanyones whereabouts or even set up your own get-together as did Harry Ellis thisyear then please get in contact with Graham, or myself.

Well so much for the necessary evil of administration now what of the activities ofour members. From the conversations I have had this year at Founder's Day, ona touch line, in the 'Shoes' etc., I get the impression that there is a lively interestamongst the more recent school leavers and younger old boys to set up some sortof sport's/interests based activities. The how and when depends largely uponsomeone or group offering to organise it. The members of the Executive,Reunions, or Membership Committees will always be more than happy to receivenew ideas. So please can I ask you to match the admin, exercise with one tostimulate activities especially for the old boy's whose numbers are prefixed with aB or C.

Finally may I take this opportunity to wish all Old Sternian's with or without aprefixed number a happy start to the new decade in 1990.

I look forward to hearing from you and remain,yours sincerely

Bob Hunt

Can You Help Please?'Does anyone have any details about, or know the whereabouts of, J A Geeson(A125) whose last address was in Derbyshire. The reunion circular this year wasreturned with a remark implying that he may have died several years ago. Wehope this is not the case but if it is we would like to know so that our records canbe amended and, via the Magazine, his contemporaries notified'.

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OSA Membership InformationI have asked the Editor to include the membership form below for your conveniencein case you wish to change the method by which you pay your subscription orbecome a Life Member or simply wish to revise your Bankers Order.

The annual subscription is £3; this can be paid, preferably by using the Bankersorder Part B of the form overleaf.

Life membership can be obtained in two ways either by making three annualpayments of £21—again using Part B of the form, or by making a single paymentof £60, using Part A of the form.

If, however, your school number is greater than C72 you may have been a memberof the LM12 scheme, where a number of contributions were made on your behalftowards a life membership subscription of the Association. In which case you shouldhave received a letter from me regarding your Life Membership.

Whatever the change, revision or query please send the form, cheques, Bankersorders etc to me. I will do my best to process them as soon as possible.

Thank you for your attention.

Bob Hunt, Membership Secretary

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NAME (BLOCK CAPITALS)

SCHOOL NUMBER

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The Old Sternians Computer—Progress ReportIt is now two years since the Association purchased a computer (an Amstrad1512PC) and I reported on the initial work undertaken in loading records onto it.We have progressed noticeably since then particularly in the area of subscriptionadministration. Firstly a recap on where we were two years ago. At that time wehad loaded approaching 4,000 records from our previous system mainly consistingof addresses, where known, for all past members of Lord Wandsworth and Gosdenschools together with school staff and trustees. We have now added to theserecords by including all names of boys currently at school as well as the recentgirls. Over the last two years these records have been used in all mailing shots bythe Association. This in some cases has led to feed back of incorrect addressesfrom those circulated and returns from the post office. As a side issue a number of'mini' address lists have been produced when asked for by individuals. These havebeen used in organising 'mini' reunions (Roy Foster in Devon) and trying tocontact contemporaries in order to encourage them to attend reunions (Harry Ellisand Paul Winson).

We have extended the system in two principal areas over the last two years.Firstly we have extended the information we now record. We have addedtelephone numbers, post codes, maiden names (only a few!!), job, dates at LordWandsworth and sports interests. Mostly this extra information is only used as ameans of being able to maintain contact more easily and to be certain we haveidentified a particular individual more accurately. However the sports interests areused by the school to identify possible participants for Sternians sports teams. Wehave gathered this information principally from returns from reunion circulars.Secondly we have moved subscription administration on to a sound footing after anumber of years of uncertainties. It is not usually realised that there are five waysthat subscriptions can be paid. Whilst pupils are at school parents can now pay£4.50 a term for 12 terms so gaining life membership on leaving. These aregenerally known as LM12 members. Alternatively life membership can be had bya once only payment of £60.00 (LM's) or 3 annual payments in January of £21.00(LMS's). Annual membership can be had by paying either cash (M's) or throughstanding order each January 1st (S/O's). Over the years these records have beenheld in different ways and a number of situations have built up that neededdealing with. Firstly we needed to cross check all Life membership records withthe original manual register to ensure accuracy and completeness particularly withearly records. This was followed by an exercise on standing order payers. Threesituations existed. Firstly we had lost touch with some S/O payers even thoughthey continued to pay through their bank account. Secondly due to earlieroversights and problems communicating with some members some people wereeither not paying on January 1st or paying less than the full amount. We havenow contacted in most cases these people through their banks and rectified thisposition.

Finally we needed to deal with LM12 members who had not completed 12payments by the time they left school. As a consequence of this exercise you mayhave received a letter asking you to rectify your subscription account. These letterswere generated from the computer system using the subscription records which wehave now fully loaded. By this we mean that all Life membership subscriptionsever paid and any annual payments made in the last four years. If you havereceived such a letter we obviously hope you will take the relevant action to helpus bring all subscription payments in to line and remain a full member. One ofthe benefits of membership is that you get this magazine 'The Sternian' each year.

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From 1990 we hope subs collection will follow a strict routine and moreprofessional approach. In the early part of each year we will be sending remindersto those who have not renewed their annual subscription by whatever paymentmethod. At the same time we will be chasing incomplete LM3 payments. At theend of each term we will be following up incomplete payments for LM12 leavers.I suspect that a further attempt will continue to be made at reunions to get subspayments if all this fails! As a result of all these actions we obviously expect toachieve a higher subs income each year. Further though we hope to retain contactwith some people we previously would have lost and adopt a more consistent subsapproach and hence fairer approach all round. So if you fail to getcommunications from 1990 check your subs record. This can be done through themembership secretary Bob Hunt.

If all this sounds as if we spend all our time collecting money you should notforget that the primary use of the computer is and is likely to remain that ofcirculating literature to members. We feel that is in the interest of these membersto still record what details we have of all other non-members. From time to timewe do circulate to those non-members hoping to convert them. Sometimes we aresuccessful. It should be noted that we have applied for registration under the DataProtection Act and might already be registered by the time this article is read. Ifhaving read this you feel that the computer holds information you could use tocontact your contemporaries you should approach again Bob Hunt or myselfGraham Barnes. A number of people have already done so.

Graham Barnes, Vice Chairman and Registrar

1938 School v Staff XI (Staff won)Rear: Davies, Mr. James, Dunn, Jones, Blatchford, Locke, Johnson, Mr. Goodliffe,

Mr. Marval, Taylor, The Principal, WardMiddle: Cole, Johnson, Jenkins, Tacchi, Mr. Cross, Robertson, Williams, Errington

Front: Parsons, Go/ding, Luscombe

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The Old Sternians Association Charity FundLast year, I wrote of the decision to change the name of the Fund from Charity toTrust. So far, the Charity Commissioners have not agreed to the change of nameand so officially we are as yet unchanged, but we are continuing to pursue theissue.

Grants in the year to April 1989 were well above those in any previous year, atover £3,100. More than two-thirds of the total was spent in assisting in thepayment of fees for two boys, who were not eligible for support from theFoundation. Without the assistance from our Fund, they would have not been ableto continue at the College. The balance of the grants were for study trips inFrance and Spain and for summer camps organised for the CCF and for boys inJunior House. The grants were generally for Foundationers, because the terms ofsupport by the Foundation do not cover these activities, which have become aregular feature of the all-round education that is normal for pupils today.

Investment income, out of which the grants are paid, rose further, partly becauseof increased dividends and interest on investments and partly reflecting the intereston money from the Association's General Fund deposited with the Charity Fund.The balance of investment income after providing for the grants was £1,500,which will be invested and will be available for future grants if there is arequirement in excess of the annual income.

The fundamental capital of the Fund is built up through donations and from fund-raising activities. In the latest year, the total of these was only £500, a long waybelow any previous year's total and only half the sum raised in the year to April1988. In part this was due to the absence of a fund raising activity at the AnnualReunion in 1988. Mainly, however, the disappointingly low figures was the resultof the absence of donations and additional sums convenanted. Regular supportcomes from a very small number of covenanters. I hope that in the year aheadthat situation will change. Anyone who wants to know more about covenantsshould contact Richard Clarson (address in The Sternian), who will be givingspecial attention to this aspect.

Robin Little has become Secretary of the Fund, in place of Laurie Kinney whohas given some nine years' service in that post. We thank Laurie for all hislabours and welcome Robin as Secretary.

Hugh Podger

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Old Sternians Association Charity FundSummary for the Year Ended 5th April 1989

IncomeInvestment IncomeDeposit Account Income

Less:GrantsBank Charges

Excess Income over Expenditure

Accumulated FundBalance at 6th April 1988Excess Income over ExpenditureDeeds of CovenantDonationsFund Raising Activities

Represented byInvestments at costNet Current AssetsIncome Tax RecoverableDeposit AccountsCurrent Accounts

less Grants

Less

Interest Free LoansOld Sternians Assn

1989£ £

3,3721,3184,690

2,43946

2,485£ 2,205

25,7472,205427082

£28,461

25,147

11912,139

45112,709

395

12,31437,461

9,000

9,000£28,461

1988£ £

2,945762

3,707

1,65011

1,661£ 2,046

22,5862,046465360290

£25,747

21,146

37014,187

25414,8112,190

12,62133,767

208,000

8,020£25,747

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Letters of Thanks Received from Recipients ofCharity Fund GrantsThe following extracts were received by the Trustees of the Fund during the lastyear. It is very heartwarming to think that these grants of varying amounts arebeing used and appreciated.'I am writing to thank you for the grant that the Old Sternians gave me for theFrench Exchange which I participated in last year. This trip to Paris improved myFrench speaking enormously which enabled me to obtain a B in my French exam".

'I understand that the Old Sternians Association Trust Fund sponsored me to goon the CCF course which I attended in Snowdonia in April of this year, and I amwriting now to offer my thanks to the Association for its generous financial help;without it I would most certainly not have been able to attend the mostworthwhile course on mountaineering, abseiling and walking. This course hasalready proved useful in furthering my career as an NCO in the College CCF andif I succeed in my ambition to join the Royal Navy, I am sure that these skillswill be demanded of me.Along with others who have received your help, I shall remain deeply indebted.'

Ian D. Moore F.LI A.Senior Associate

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The Foundation—as ParentWhilst the nineteenth century is remembered largely as the 'Victorian era'implying the progress of the Industrial Revolution and the expansion of the Britishempire and even, perhaps, the emphasis on the solid virtues of family life, weshould remind ourselves that these developments brought in their wake great socialproblems: the slums of industrial cities, desperate poverty and domestic disasters.But if it was the era of Stephenson and Brunei, the great engineers, it was also theperiod when great philanthropists came to the rescue: Lord Shaftesbury and hisFactory Acts; Dr. Barnardo, Andrew Reed (who founded three schools) and LordWandsworth himself. These men, and others, perceived the needs of children whohad been orphaned and made provision for them.

As W. L. Fryer points out in his History of our Foundation, Lord Wandsworthleft much of his considerable fortune to charitable causes, among which was to bean orphanage for the care and upbringing of children, especially those 'born in thenorth-west parliamentary district of Suffolk for which I was a member ofParliament'. By 1915 land had been purchased and a number of buildingserected—though they were to remain untenanted until 1922, when the first boysarrived.

These children were selected personally by the Warden, Colonel W. L. Julyan. Itseems that, from the first, the single parent concept was sufficient for a child to beeligible, and the parent or guardian was notified of the result of the interview bytelegram. A ticket or travel money was sent—the first manifestation of theFounder's bounty—and the Foundationer was kitted out on arrival with a militarythoroughness. Thereafter, everything necessary (but no more) was provided for hisupkeep. There was a little pocket money—in 1969 it was 4d a week—from whichsums could be docked for breakages, and issues of shoe polish and soap. No feeswere charged for the education and maintenance of the children. Theaccommodation was carefully planned but spartan in appearance, though itincluded every modern contrivance. Dormitory windows remained uncurtaineduntil 1969; pessimists gave them three weeks, in fact they lasted thirteen years. Afew carpets were laid at this time: was the College becoming 'soft'? Some yearsago, a Foundationer showed me a photo of his childhood home, a cottage deep inthe country, where there was neither water, gas or electricity. There was an earthcloset at the end of the garden. The 'mod. cons.' he found on arrival at theCollege amazed him.

In those early days at Long Sutton, well before the founding of the 'plate-glass'universities, education was provided, at the village school and Robert Mays, withno great academic aspirations in mind. Boys were trained, and well-trained, too,for careers in agriculture and horticulture, and for the building trade. Many leftschool to be apprenticed to engineering firms all over the country and, indeed,abroad. It was at this stage that the Foundation's role as 'parent' was to continuelong after a boy left the College. Early letters testify to the care and attention todetail paid to give a leaver a good start in life. Farm and estate managers werewritten to; engineering works were contacted, testimonials were sent. Startingmoney was loaned, and accommodation found. Wages were small in those days,but apparently adequate: '. . .in any case it will not be more than ten or twelveshillings a week. . .We will allow him 2/6 a week for his pocket money andearmark 5/ — here for renewal of clothing and out of pocket expenses. . .' Fees forevening classes, books, etc. were also paid for by the Foundation. After hisinterview one Old Boy sent a jubilant telegram to the Principal: 'Successful startThursday.' The Principal wrote back: 'Let me have the name and address of anoutfitter and I will have an Order Form sent on.'

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Extracts from this Old Boy's records reveal the relationship which was built upover a period of six years from when he left the College. He reported that as aresult of his evening classes he 'obtained a 1st Class result. . .1 also came out topof the class'.

The friendly arm of the Foundation reached out far and wide. The Principalwrote: 'Am glad you come across some other Old Boys occasionally. X is a youthwho needs sound advice and I hope you will give it to him.' As for newpyjamas—'I am breaking out of the old ones', 'Your clothing account is well incredit so we shall send you £2.' In reply to a long letter requesting approval—andsome money—for the purchase of a motor-bike: 'I am considering theproposal. . .1 am not at all enamoured with it because in bad weather or when amachine gave trouble you could never be sure of reaching the office to time. Infact, during fog and snow you would never reach there. . .and I have to bear inmind the danger of setting a precedent.' Colonol Julyan was consulted, and hewent down and interviewed the Old Boy and the Office Manager. The requestwas approved and a Velocette was purchased, price £45.The correspondence ceased when the Old Boy joined the Army in 1942. By thattime the Principal, Colonel Little, had also left the College for service in theMiddle East. But the Foundation had done its work: the Old Boy who had left theCollege as an adolescent had become a young man, nurtured by the Foundationand well equipped for life. Colonel Little's place was taken by Captain Radcliffeand the extra-mural work of the Foundation continued through the war years.There are records of a long correspondence with two Old Boys working in BuenosAires. There seems to have been an excellent relationship between the Managerand the Foundationer: advice on training and welfare was sought and given. Thelads were kept informed of life at College: 'There have been no bombs very nearthe buildings but air raids are very frequent. . .the boys are sleeping in theshelters.' Words of guidance and wisdom, and of friendship, too, went out fromthe College all over the world. The Founder's bounty, carefully husbanded, neverfailed a genuine need.

Many Old Boys flourished in the careers which they had chosen. Though they hadbeen deprived of a two-parent family life, often at an early age, they had foundguidance from the Foundation to be, in some respects, a satisfactory alternative: awise and stable fount of care and advice, which never let them down. At least oneOld Boy gave the Foundation as his next-of-kin: this, perhaps, says it all.

During the last fifty years the role of the Foundation has changed. The Trusteessaw that, if the College were to survive, the 'institution' must move with the timesand become an academic school of a size to enable it to remain economicallyviable. Feepayers were to be admitted. The development of Sixth Form andTechnical Colleges and the establishment of new universities opened up a vista offurther education previously unavailable to all but a few, and Student Grantsrendered the latter stages of the Foundation's work unnecessary; so that it is nowlargely confined to meeting the very high cost of school fees for Foundationers,and to improving the facilities at the College.

Recognition of the Foundation's work is evident, after some fifty years, in thegenerous gifts and legacies to the College and Foundation by Old Sternians. Aslater generations look back to what they themselves received, they, too, perhapswill help to perpetuate the tradition of giving, so that the Foundation can alwaysmeet the ever-increasing demands upon its resources.

John Matson

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Retirement—Mr F H Shaw, MBEMr Frank Shaw retired on Founder's Day 1989, 27th May, after ten years as amember of the governing body of the College with the special role of educationaladviser.His career began in 1935 with his appointment as an assistant master at KingsCollege School, Wimbledon, to which he was eventually to return in 1960 asHeadmaster for the following fifteen years. In between there was a series ofexciting and unusual appointments. He was first a housemaster at Marlborough.His time there was interrupted by war service, which achieved its own distinction.He was for a time a member of the joint planning staff in the War CabinetOffices, a job for which only those of outstanding ability were selected, and hisfinal job in uniform was as a Colonel on the staff of General Sir Brian Robertsonin Berlin.He returned to Marlborough after the war; but in 1953 he was invited to go toPakistan to start a public school for Pakistani boys. This was no ordinarychallenge. It required great skill and sensitivity to graft the values and standardsof the British public school system into an environment where they were notalready established by tradition and there is no doubt that his five years in this jobwere amongst his most creative. Perhaps the best tribute to the success of his timethere was the invitation to go in 1958 as the Principal of Aden College, anotheroverseas appointment requiring the same special qualities of leadership and tact.He came home in 1960 to begin his 15 year stint as Headmaster of Kings CollegeSchool, Wimbledon, and in 1972 he was the Chairman of the Headmasters'Conference. Somehow he managed to find time to serve as a magistrate at theSouth West London Sessions.This little biographical summary is necessary to show how exceptional were hisqualifications for governorship. All governing bodies need a balance of expertise—law, finance, investment and so on—if the right corporate judgments are to bemade; but in no area is expertise of more importance than in education itself forobvious reasons, and it is this critical slot which Frank Shaw has filled with suchdistinction over the last ten years. It is moreover a slot which calls for special skillin presentation, because it is the area of skill which coincides exactly with that ofthe Headmaster and teaching staff currently running the College. The ability tobring experience and judgment to bear while recognising changing circumstancesis of paramount importance, and Frank Shaw's performance over the last tenyears has been a shining example of how this should be done. His advice hasalways been available, both formally at meetings and informally to the Chairmanor Headmaster; and it has always been wise and constructive. His delightful style(wit and wisdom in exactly the right proportions) have enlivened the meetings ofthe Governing Body, and he has contributed greatly to the growth and progress ofthe College in the last decade.Sir Humphrey Prideaux, 26 June 1989

Editor's Note: P D F Points (Peter, ex Headmaster of Pangbourne College) wasappointed (in December 1988) to take Frank Shaw's place.

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Regional ReportsLONDONAnother excellent reunion was enjoyed at The London International SwallowHotel on the llth of March. The following attended: Arnold Cutner, John Gates,Peter Lilley, Hugh Podger, Colin Snow, Charles Hallows, Tony Whibley, RichardKing, David Wagstaff, Steve Baldwin, Richard Yeomans, Bob Coombes, LizRuddock, Malcolm Ruddock.

Apologies from Ian Madelin, Tim Smith, Ray Faux and, at the last minute due tothe exigiencies of urgent medical duties, Richard Sullivan.

I would like to thank those who came for supporting the Region at, what provedto be, a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Advance notice is given that next year'sreunion will be on the 10th of March. It will be my tenth year as London'ssecretary and, apart from hoping that there will be more support, I would like toresign my post and look to a successor: volunteers are awaited for job; pleaseapply.

Be blessed with good luck in the 1990s.

Malcolm Ruddock

SOUTHERNThe annual Reunion was held at the Abbey Hotel, Romsey on the 19thNovember 1988.

The usual regulars attended, who enjoyed an excellent buffet.

Sir Humphrey Prideaux kindly spoke to us about school activities, as Guy Doddthe Headmaster was unable to be present.

Once again I would like to thank Eric Light for providing flowers for LadyPrideaux and my wife. Also grateful thanks to all who provided prizes for theraffle.

It is sad to report the death of Ray Bullock who died after a long illness he will besadly missed, as he was a great supporter of our reunions.

May I once more plead for more support for the reunion. It is very informal, Oldand New Old boys meet eat drink and chat, it is surprising how many new friendsyou make before the evening is over.

Those who attended: 78 Ernest and Mrs Hampton, 171 Eric Light, 212 Ted andMrs Morris, 331 Ron Bryant, 419 Don and Mrs Massey, 542 Bob and MrsOliver, 565 Hugh Podger, 608 Bob and Mrs Hunt, 960 Robin Little, A40 RobinPope, A64 Graham Birkett. Sir Humphrey and Lady Prideaux, Paul and MrsDavies, Tony and Mrs Whibley, Charles and Mrs Hallows, Jerry Baker, Johnand Mrs Matson.

Ted Morris

WESTTorrington ReunionFrom my old home in East Sussex I saw the West Region Reunion, in or aboutChippenham for a number of years now, as being 'well out West'. Having movedto Torrington, N. Devon in September 1987, I first began to appreciate just howfar out on a limb Devon and Cornwall are. I could now understand why notmany Cornish Sternians seemed to appear at reunions. It would take longer to get

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to Chippenham from here than it would from London. It is further from WestCornwall than it is from Kent.

There seemed to be scope for a reunion further to the South-West, and with AlanGolding's support and encouragement I had a go at trying to get a mini-reuniongoing here. Graham Barnes sent me a West Region address list and DavidCobbledick (A058) very kindly did all the photo copying, for free. I sent out 110invitations and got replies back from around 40, a surprisingly high percentageresponse. On the day 18 sat down to an excellent, well presented, 3 course dinner,with multiple choices of menu, for a very reasonable £8.35 a head. Guy andHelen Dodd were kind enough to come all the way from Long Sutton and stayedovernight with us, and survived the experience. The following Old Boys attended,each with their ladies: 327 Golding, 478 Ford, 488 Rowsell, 590 Long, 747 Foster,765 Bailey, 851 Olver and A058 Cobbledick.

At the risk of possible threats to my person, I still intended to hold a similar 'do'next March, on the 3rd. The format will be the same but the price will no doubtdrift up a bit, they always do. As before I will be contacting all known addressesin Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Avon. Should anyone from outside thatcatchment be so misguided as to wish to attend, they should contact me direct (formy address and telephone number please see advert).

This last time I found that a number of Sternians were unable to attend purely ontransport grounds. Next time I intend to try to organize a few of those drivinghere to divert to pick up others who would otherwise be unable to attend. Youhave been warned.

Ray Foster (747)

OVERSEASNormally when I write these notes for 'The Sternian' I am bemoaning the factthat once again the UK has had a miserable summer—1989 has been an exceptionand for once it 's pleasant to report that the UK temperatures have rivalled the hotsummers of 1975/76 and in places, for once, the concern is drought not flooding!

This year, as you will have read elsewhere, the Annual Reunion was held earlierthan usual and I was particularly pleased that at the Annual Dinner, the excellentspeaker on behalf on the Old Boys was Andrew Greenwood, an Army officer, whohas spent much of his career Overseas. Another Overseas 'Sternian' at theReunion was Duncan Hollows, a banker from Canada, returning to Long Sutton25 years after leaving. You will also find in the magazine an article by LaurieCoe, who as I mentioned last year, is now resident in South Africa—I thoroughlyenjoyed his reminiscences when I received them and I hope his efforts will inspiremore of you to put pen to paper.

As always, thanks to all Overseas Members for their correspondence—it isappreciated and it is at the very least a way of confirming that 'The Sternian' hasarrived!

Clive Butler

Editors Note: Unfortunately no reports were received from the East and NorthRegions.—Come on someone! How about helping the association?

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OSAMC 1988-89 ReportOur Autumn 1988 meet was at Meathop Fell over the weekend of 30th Septemberto 4th October and was well supported by the Everalls, Hugh Podger, Ray andRichard Hill, Graham and Pat Williamson, David Megan and Peter Minikin,Cyril Ray, Lennox Greaves, Sue Wallace and Katie, Jenny Stewart and RogerParr. It was good to see so many generations represented in the one group.Friday evening saw Cyril and Hugh making a gentlemanly exploration of thelower regions of Kentmere Pike. On Saturday one party walked over SergeantMan, High Raise and back over Harrison Stickle whilst an adventurous minoritytackled Jacks Rake on Pavey Ark. Poor weather on Sunday confined expeditionsto a ride on the Ravenglass Railway. Despite poorish conditions on Monday oneparty traversed the ridge on the South side of Langdale from Side Pike to ChapelStile whilst the hard men navigated their way around the Langdale circuit fromPike o Bliscoe to Crinkle Crags. A good weekend.The Summer 1987 meet found us in yet another new site, albeit in an area whichwas familiar to some of us. Allt Daraich is conveniently situated under the Northend of the Black Cuillin in Skye; and equally conveniently within easy walkingdistance of the Sligachan Hotel. The party, consisted of Hugh, Jeremy, andRebecca Podger, Malcolm Ruddock, Gordon Pitt, Jennie Stewart, Ray andRichard Hill, Roger Parr, Dave Thomas, plus Gavin Brown and Anne Kilgour(climbing friends of Ray Hill).We were blessed with a week of good weather with only the Friday being murkyenough to justify not going up high. We visited the main Cuillin Ridge on threeoccasions, climbing Sgurr nan Bag and Glas Bheinn, Bruache na Freithe with anadmiring look at Am Bhasteir, and Sgurr na Banachdich with a traverse overSgurr a Ghreadeidh (a cheval in places).However the highlight of the week had to be Tuesday's outing when, led byGavin and Anne, six of us completed the classic Blaven/Clach Glas/Sgurr nanEach round in approx seven hours. This round involves some short pitches ofModerate standard which were enlivened by the occasional shower making therock greasy. We were suitable grateful for the presence of Gavin and Anne andfor the security of their rope!Even our traditional rest day was blessed with bright sunshine and tremendousviews; we pottered up to the Old Man of Storr and then up to the Top Table ofQuairang where we sat identifying mainland mountains from Suilven to BenNevis. Why can't Skye be like that all of the time!The standard of catering at our Summer meets has to be experienced to bebelieved and should be a strong attraction to any aspiring OS mountaineer. JennieStewarts planning and supervision of the catering was splendid; MalcolmRuddocks curry was fit to move mountains—and a lot more beside!Planned meets are High House, Seathwaite from 27th to 30th October 1989 andKillin in the Crianlarich area, from 2nd to 9th June 1990.Footnote: The Podgers and Gordon Pitt called in on our President, OliverTweedie-Stodart on the way home from the Skye meet. You will be pleased toknow that he is as sharp and spry as ever despite just having fallen over a visitingdog. We still look forward to him coming to future meets.Gordon Pitt

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ObituariesLORD AILWYNWe learned with great sadness last autumn of the passing of Lord Ailwyn, at thegreat age of 91. Many people who were at LWC in the late 1950's and the 1960'swill remember him as The Hon Carol Fellowes one of the Trustees of theFoundation, then under the Chairmanship of Sir William Gavin, who introducedfee paying pupils to the College and paved the way for expansion of the wholecommunity with the construction of Hazelvere and Summerfield Houses.

In the days when the formal part of the Founders Day celebrations was held in alarge marquee in front of the Acorn Gates, Carol Fellowes was often called uponto propose a vote of thanks to a visiting speaker. There was a celebrated occasionwhen he rose to do so, cleared his throat, and then disappeared from view behindthe vast array of hydrangeas in search of his dentures. He re-appeared, and withgreat presence of mind, replaced the errant false teeth, apologised to the assembledcompany, explaining that they were his spare set and never were very goodanyway, and following a tumultuous round of applause proceeded with his task.The following year he was again called upon, and began his short speech withsome re-assuring words concerning his new teeth, and how well they now fitted.Again, loud applause for a gentle and good humoured man who was muchadmired. He lived in retirement in Norfolk, and was a lively and interestingcorrespondent who was always keen to have news of the College and the OldSternians.

P. L. Everall

RAY BULLOCK (529) 13th August 1928—4th May 1989Ray was born at Coleford and was one of many boys from Gloucestershire whohave made the journey to Long Sutton. His stay at LWC was from 1939-1945,where he was, and still is, remembered for his performances on the cricket field.Ray kept at his home a copy of the 1942 Sower, which refers to a certain cricketmatch in which Reynolds was top scorer with 102, and, R J BULLOCK took all10 Handcroft wickets, at that time a record—9 bowled and 1 caught!

Mention is also made of the long grass, which made run getting difficult. Thelong grass due to the lack of petrol for the mower, owing to the war.

Upon leaving LWC he returned to work at Coleford. As with many of us,National Service in the Army came and went. Again, a return to Coleford, to befollowed soon by a short stay, working and living in Yeovil.

In 1959 Ray and Mavis (his wife) moved to Romsey, where Ray became aManagement Accountant with Mullards at Southampton, for the rest of hisworking time.

Ray was a Life Long supporter of the Association and was a regular attender atthe Long Sutton Reunion until failing health prevented this.

He was also a pillar of support of the Southern Region and was always to befound together with Mavis, patiently selling Raffle Tickets, among other tasks, atthe Romsey Reunions.

Although in failing health for some time Ray was always willing to assist theAssociation in any way possible, and grateful thanks must also be extended toMavis for all the help she so readily gave.

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The funeral service was held in Romsey Abbey, where the School Choir sosplendidly sang Evensong some 3 years ago. Ray and Mavis gave much help atthe 'get together' which followed the Service.

Our sympathy is extended to Mavis, Paul and Julie.

Farewell Ray! gone from sight but certainly not forgotten.

Bob Oliver (542)

Annette Pick (nee Cole)Annette died on September 2nd 1989 after a long illness. She was Head Girl ofGosden House in 1932, and left there in 1933. She became a Physiotherapistbefore her marriage.

E J (Ted) Withers (58)Ted died on June 30th 1989.

Marguerite Docking (nee Tonkin) who was at Gosden House from 1939 until itclosed in 1946, died from a heart attack at St Dennis on February 26, 1989. Shewas 57. There is a plaque in the Memorial Gardens at Penmount, Truro.

O F Brown Music ScholarshipBrowno gave a sum of money to LWC to be used to help fund a musicscholarship. His generosity, so typical of him, has been commemorated by namingthe senior annual music award the 'O F Brown Music Scholarship'. The 1989holder, James Broughton, is a very competent musician and joined LWC at theage of 12 from Eggars School, Alton.

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Browno's Retirement— 1962

Letters to the EditorsOliverTweedsmuirBy BiggarScotland

23 November 1988 ML12 6QN

Dear DaveMy apologies for being so long in writing to thank you for 'The Sternian 1988'. Ihave certainly enjoyed a quick look through and look forward to reading thissplendid magazine from cover to cover later. Congratulations indeed to the JointEditors. What a lot of work its production must have entailed.

The Old Sternians Association and the College itself seem to have developedconsiderably since I left Long Sutton in 1969.

Yours ayeTweedie

Thie-Ny-Keyll,off Maurys Lane,West Wellow,Romsey,Hampshire

22 May 1989 SO51 6DB

Letter to the Long Sutton Reunion SecretaryDear David,Thank you for the circular advising of the forthcoming Long Sutton reunion,regrettably I fall into the category of one of the 'can't please all of them all of thetime" people and shall be away for the weekend. For my sins I take my two sonswalking during the summer half term and we shall be somewhere in the BreconBeacons at the time, so shall raise a pint or two of Welsh brew and wish you allwell.

The ulterior motive for bashing the WP instead of filling in the form is to ask youif you would raise a matter for me over the weekend. One of the less sanepastimes that occupy my mind during the winter is Rugby. I am a member of alocal Veterans team (over thirty fives) and we are always looking for a game,perhaps you would enquire of the possibility of getting together an Old SterniansVeterans team to have a fixture at the College. I of course would be willing tocontact Members to gather a team, being an optimist that fires still smoulder inolder breasts! All I really need is permission for use of the pitch and changingfacilities, we can always gather at the 'Shoes' for refreshments afterwards. Theteam I play for, Totton Rugby Club, essentially comprise of the old GrammarSchool first team from the mid sixties and we have some really enjoyable outings,the game is played in the best spirit and with some 450 years experience in theaverage team we can often show the younger fraternity what real skill is!

Kind regards,Terry

Terry Williamson, A566 (left 1966)

Editor—Any takers—please contact Terry direct.

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High Meadow19 Ampney CrucisNr CirencesterGlos. GLT 5SA

Dear DaveYou may well ask 'Do people read Editorials?' Having written a few myself Iknow the answer only too well. But let me assure you and Richard that / haveread not only the Editorial but also the whole of The Sternian from cover to coverwith great pleasure and I do congratulate you on the excellent issue you haveproduced. The 'snippets from the past' form a most interesting feature and I hopethey will be brought to the attention of some of the younger Sternians and indeedto the boys now in the school who often have so little idea of the foundations onwhich their own school lives have been built.

I was particularly pleased to see that the Old Sternians are considering some formof visual memorial on the school site to Browno and perhaps to other formermembers of staff whom I remember as colleagues and friends. I hope this willcome to fruition.

I know only too well how much work goes into the production of a magazine ofthis quality and I send my thanks for my copy and my good wishes for the nextissue.

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Since September 1988 girls have once again been educated within the LordWands worth family.

By the start of the Autumn term 1989 some twenty Vlth Form girls will occupythe new Gosden House. Situated at the main gates, the new house is partly aconversion of the lodge and partly newly built. The girls are accommodated indouble or single bed-sits and have a common room and small kitchen. Thebuilding contains a flat for the housemistress whose study is easily accessible to allthe girls.

The new Gosden was opened in 28th January 1989 by Dr Gay Jamieson who, asGay Gillibrand, attended Gosden when it was situated at Bramley. On a very wetday parents, girls and staff inspected the new building and enjoyed lunch togetherafter the opening ceremony.

The girls have joined fully into the life of the School. They have acted in plays,sung in the choral society, participated in Community Service and entered fullyinto the life of the School on equal terms with the boys. At the beginning of thesummer holiday one girl, Alison Johnstone, represented LWC at Bisley where theteam came a very creditable 18th out of 80 competing schools while at the end ofAugust one of the five LWC groups undertaking Duke of Edinburgh's Award goldexpeditions (50 miles of rough Lake District terrain) was composed entirely ofgirls.

For both boys and girls the co-educational Vlth Form is proving an admirablegrounding for both further education and the world of work in these days ofgreatly increased equality between the sexes.

Guy Dodd

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New Gosden House

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Early Reminiscences by Laurie Coe 313In 1928 my mother died at a comparatively early age, after an operation in aLondon hospital. In those days penicillin and antibiotics were unknown so anymajor operation was a hazard.

Father tried to run the hotel business with five children of which I was theyoungest. In 1929 was the beginning of the Wall Street Crash and unemploymentin Britain. So through the efforts of Captain Cowan who was with Colonel Julyanin the 1914-18 war, and his brother the Rev Cowan of Beyton, Frank and I wentto Gosden House in 1929. Miss Hubble was Matron and Miss Hirleigh our schoolteacher. Looking back over the years a few things stuck out in my memory. Howwe all rushed out to see the Riva airship pass very low overhead and thepassengers in the observation gondolas waving to us. In the grounds we had quitea number of the brown squirrel, was told then that they would become extinct asthe grey tree rat was killing them off. Haven't seen any since.

In 1932 Frank and I were informed that my father had died in Canada where hewent to make a new living, I believe his intention was eventually to bring us allout there in time. Being older Frank went to Long Sutton before me and hisschool number was 255. I followed in 1934 and was 313. Memories are clearer ofearly days at LWAC as it was known in those days. The names of the teachingstaff made interesting reading. Mr Griffen Headmaster, Mr Johnson (laterHeadmaster) Bun Goodliffe, Mr Dunn History, Steevie Taylor French and Musicand singing in due course, Mr Cross, Mr Bateman, Mr Blatchford and MrMartin. Cars were scarce in Long Sutton in those days but we were taught roadsafety. A youthful Mr Bacon and Ducky James arrived in about 1936 & 1937.

We generated our own electricity, a couple of diesel generators run by Mr Batleyin what now is the woodwork shop. Mr Batley also ran the cinema on Saturdaynights. We had silent films at first, cannot remember who the pianist was! Thefollowing year we were treated to 'talkies' as they were known. Favourites such asWill Hay, Jack Hulbert, Gordon Hirler, etc were shown. When King George Vhad his Silver Jubilee we were all presented with a wrist watch for the occasion—with the rough treatment they had a short life span. Would be interesting to knowif any survived to this day.

Another big day at Junior House was November 5th. For a few weeks prior to thedate we would scour the woods for logs for a big fire on the field behind thehouse. Mrs Yalden did a roaring trade with penny crackers and 2d rockets.

When Mr Warner came to Junior House the rough field was turned into a sportsfield, the usual punishment in those days was an hours stone picking. I guess I didmy fair share of building the rockery as it became known. From Junior Housemoved to Warblington under the care of Mr & Mrs Watson. From there toMiddle East where Mr Blatchford was House Master. In those days Empire Daywas also a big occasion—with an air display at Odiham Air Field. The types ofmodern aircraft make interesting reading today—all biplanes. In fighters we sawthe Hawker Hart. We could climb into the Handley Page Heyford bomber, andwhat we considered huge the Vickers Valentia troop carrier. We were impressedto learn it could carry a dozen soldiers with rifles and a Lewis machine gun.

Things changed dramatically when the last war started. Lawns were dug up andlarge shelters built, we slept in them during the summer of 1940, not knowingwhat to expect. That winter we returned to dormitories and slept under the beds.In the dining hall, due to sugar rationing we had molasses on our morningporridge and in our tea. Thanks to the farm no shortage of potatoes andvegetables.

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During my stay at Gosden I developed appendicitis and was operated on inGuildford Hospital. No invisible incision as of today—spent four weeks in hospitaland today have a scar 3 inches long and an inch wide. Have even been asked ifits a bayonet wound!During school holidays about half a dozen of us who had lost both parents wereunable to go home. In my case with five of us we had to depend on the goodnature of Aunts etc if they could take us, not forgetting they had families of theirown. In the summer we helped with the harvest doing a full day's work with themen. We were paid a shilling a day, at the end of our labours 307- was a fortuneto us in those days. During the Christmas holidays we went to parties thrown byRev Forbes, Mr & Mrs Johnson and Pussy Watson and wife. The Principal MrLittle took us to London for a Pantomime or some other available show.When the Trustees came for a day's shooting we would act as beaters. TimWigley was in charge and used army terms to keep the line straight. He did agood stint in the 1914-18 war so knew all about advancing in line. We used toget 7/6d a time for that, the men received £1 in wages and plenty of ale to boot.During those holidays we stayed with Mr & Mrs Hockey and with Chef DilingerCarter. Those days not too much money around. The farm workers were paid30/- per week and can remember pocket money days at Junior House 2d a weekfor us boys. Behind the Scout Hut we used to keep chickens, bantams, ducks etc.We sold eggs 6d a dozen in those days. Feeding was no problem, whoever workedwith Mr Pascoe at the poultry farm bought some maize meal daily. Being knownas an Agricultural College in those days we had two vocational forms where youcombined the three R's with working on the farm. We even stayed at SummersFarm, so a form of independence and generally looking after one's self came earlyin life.

Frank left College in 1938, to join Pulsometer Engineers at Reading, served hisapprenticeship and wartime was an Engineer Officer on tankers. Met him once inColombo whilst I was aboard HMS Norfolk. He left the Merchant Navyeventually and settled in Melbourne, Australia. Also retired and happy with it too.Myself I left early 1941 and went to serve an apprenticeship at Smiths,Cricklewood. Found what with the black out in the factory and inconveniencesgenerally decided to join up. Had a job at first as every time I applied was told—reserved occupation etc. So after a year accepted the Kings Shilling and signedfor 12 years in the Royal Marines, so only had 12 months in civvy street. Sawactive service in the Atlantic, Far East, including time with the American Marinesin North China. After the war up to the Persian Gulf when the oil fields weretaken over and also in Malaya during the uprising in 1947. Last Station was atSimonstown, liked the country and on demob came out here to live. A couple ofyears ago had a run of ill health and was in Groote Schur on four accasions,including cardiac problems so opted for early retirement. Decided to retire to abeautiful country town, mixed farming but mostly vineyards and strawberrygrowing. Sure we have problems here but tell me who hasn't. I look upon it asour Industrial Revolution, the workers are learning the art of trade unionism andare demanding a bigger say in affairs. We are also changing from an agriculturaland an industrial country so these things take time and patience to solve.

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Sheephouse CopseMany people have expressed an interest in the work being undertaken inSheephouse Copse. Fountain Forestry Limited have been engaged to carry out afive year plan, the objects of which are: —

(1) To maintain the value of the copse aesthetically and as a haven for wildlife.(2) To provide a home for foxes and pheasants for sporting purposes.

The main problem with unmanaged woodland is that trees become overcrowdedand eventually fall over causing a tangled mass of rotting timber and undergrowthwhich has limited value to wildlife or people. These problems can be overcome byselectively thinning the copse to enable the better trees to grow properly and byfelling the mature trees as soon as they start to deteriorate. This enables both treesand undergrowth to develop.

The problem in the copse was brought to a head by the Great Storm of October1987 which caused many trees to blow over, particularly on the hillside to thesouth west of 'Toboggan'.

Spring 1989 saw the start of the 5 year plan, with 1 hectare of trees includingmost of the windblown area being cleared. 380 tons of pulpwood and a littletimber was taken out and the area will be replanted this autumn with a mixture ofBeech, Ash and Cherry. Also this year, 'Middle Ride' was widened in the hopethat it will dry out, and areas of earlier years plantings have been weeded.

By the end of year five 3^ hectares of the copse will have been felled (mostlycoppice) and half of that area will have been replanted, the rest being left fornatural regeneration. Most other areas of the copse will have been thinned, oldcoppice cut and all plantings weeded. No nett income is expected from theoperations carried out in the copse.

It may also be of interest that there is only one public footpath (Toboggan)passing through the part of the copse owned by the Lord Wandsworth Foundationand the only bridleway is The Drove, which is owned by Froyle Estates, ourboundary being the low bank on the North side of The Drove. It is to be hopedthat employees of the Farm and the College will continue to enjoy this privatewoodland for many years and that their different requirements for the copse willbe harmonious.

New Use of Estate Land;In order to meet the need to develop non-agricultural revenue from the estate asix mile cross country course has been built for the use of those who wish to ridetheir horses in the peace and safety of the countryside and are willing to pay forthe privilege. The course is part of a national scheme for a network of courses indifferent parts of the country.

There are 28 jumps on the course (some of intermediate standard, others at novicelevel), but some may well prefer to hack quietly round the course withoutjumping. The aim is simply to provide a peaceful non-competitive ride with achance to school horses over fences for those who wish.

I should be happy to answer any queries about Sheephouse Copse or the CrossCountry course.

Bob Anderson, Farm Manager

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April 1974—Lord of the Manor(an extract from Elspeth Huxley's book 'Gallipot Eyes—A Wiltshire Diary')

For those of you who do not know Jim, his school number is 28. For many years he, togetherwith his brother Ted, very generously invited Old Sternians to their farms for reunions. Theyhave both retired recently. We wish them and their wives a very happy retirement.

As Oaksey has its own Lord, John Oaksey, it's natural to think he's the lord ofthe manor; but he isn't. A manor is an area of land, not a house—only the policeseem nowadays to use the word correctly—and the lordship goes with it. Our lordof the manor, if we actually had one, would be Jim Woodhouse. The residue ofthe manor, Park Farm, is his, and so was the manor house, but he had it pulleddown and now its foundations are underneath Renee's rose garden.Today I walked along the concrete strips to Park Farm to jog Jim's memory abouta load of manure he's promised me. I know this walk so well and yet there'sgenerally something new to see. Buds swelling on the young lime trees, though nosign yet of greenery under this dull grey sky. Seagulls following a tractor at workon the far side of this large, level field. Nettles beginning. Rooks circling over tallbare trees.I always enjoy a talk with Jim because he's always cheerful, the exact opposite ofwhat farmers are supposed to be. Things don't go wrong for Jim, ever—or, ifthey do, instead of moaning he tells you about something that's gone right: thebest crop of barley he's ever had, a fabulous yield of potatoes, all his ewesdropping twins except those who've had triplets. A shrewd, hard-headedbusinessman with a reputation for tough bargaining, who's always been a goodneighbour to me.I caught him in today—generally he's out in his Land-rover with two oldlabradors in the back—and we got talking about the contrasts between farmingtoday and farming when he came to Oaksey thirty-five years ago, as a young mannewly married. He's a Herefordshire man, one of four farming brothers, andbefore coming here was assistant manager at a farm school in Hampshire. He hadthirty-six men working under him, he said. Twelve were carters, for everythingwas done with horses then. Jim remembers a procession of twenty wagons, eachdrawn by a pair of glossy horses, their ears encased in plaited straw caps withdangling tassels to keep out flies, bringing home the hay between big paintedladders in the June dusk, to be ricked in the yards.His pay was £10 a week, very handsome at a time when the farm wage wasthirty-five shillings; and when he decided to strike out on his own, everyonethought him mad. He had no capital at all. However, a friend offered to lend him£1,000, Renee had just enough to pay the valuation, and they came to Park Farmas tenants in October, 1940, with exactly £985, and nothing else.The previous occupants had been an organization called the Bruderhof, aChristian community expelled from Germany by the Nazis, who shared everythingin common—including wives, according to the villagers, for whom they provided arich mine of rumour, such as the assertion that the women, who wore long bluekirtles girdled at the waist (the men wore knee-breeches and beards), dropped theirbabies behind hedges, like cows. As the war developed, they became spies. On theday war was declared about half a dozen Bruders appeared on our doorstep atWoodfolds asking if they might listen to our radio, as they had none of their own.In gloomy silence we sat together listening to the gloomy voice of MrChamberlain announcing our even gloomier fate. They thanked us politely, to oursurprise in English and in the accent of the midlands; it transpired that theseparticular Bruders hailed from Birmingham.

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When invasion threatened and the Home Guard was formed, rumour got busierthan ever: Bruders were said to be constantly flashing lights, transmitting radiomessage and generally aiding and abetting the enemy from their vantage pointdeep in rural Wiltshire. Public alarm was only partially allayed by the arrival oftruckload after truckload of enormous, heavy concrete cubes which were placed inrows all over Park Field, like great white teeth emerging from the ground, tohamper the landing of enemy aircraft.Petitions were sent to the Home Office, our MP badgered, letters appeared everyweek in the local press, and some Bruders who had gone to Swindon weremanhandled in the street. At last it got too much for them, and perhaps officialpressure was applied. They sold their oxen together with the ox-cart in which theyused to rumble past our windows to the village, on feast-days swathed in greenboughs; their few possessions were disposed of, and they sadly departed to found anew Bruderhof in Uruguay.However Christian the lives of the Bruders, their farming experience was nil; andJim and Renee found everything in a shocking state: the house damp anddilapidated, buildings dirty and needing repair, roofs leaking, doors off theirhinges, loose-boxes deep in dung. They arrived at tea-time to be greeted bythirteen freshly calved heifers, deposited their earlier in the day by a dealer,bellowing their heads off in the yard. None had been handled before, all had to bemilked and there wasn't even a milking stool or bucket. Jim borrowed both; heand Renee set to work to capture and tie up the wild kicking heifers and got themmilked out by eleven o'clock that night. Next day they started to hand-hoe sixacres of mangolds, deep in weeds. 'We used to finish up bucket-feeding seventycalves,' Jim said, 'and get to bed, with luck, about midnight.'They took over from the Bruderhof a horse, the only one to start with: a stupid,disobedient horse they thought him, until it dawned on them that he understoodonly German. So Jim found a Brother left behind at Ashton Keynes who taughtthem how to say 'Gee-up' and 'Whoa' in German, and the horse behavedperfectly after that.Change came rapidly; from being neglected and starved of capital, farming shot tothe top of the priority list as war grew grimmer and food shortages worse.Machinery came in with a rush. At Park Farm the first tractor arrived, the lasthorse went; then came the first combine, a midget by modern standards, and therows of golden stocks that I remember patterning the fields were seen no more.The binder, the wagons, all the horse-drawn implements went off to fetch a songat agricultural sales. Then the clanking, itinerant threshing drums disappeared.Each one needed a team of eight men to feed it, rick the straw and load the bagsof wheat or barley on to wagons. No more piles of chaff in rickyards, or rat-huntswith terriers when the last of the straw was moved. Farm work was hard workthen but team-work; machinery has turned everyone into a solitary worker.The turning-point for Jim and Renee came when a drier was installed to turnyoung mown grass into pellets which, being high in protein, to some extentreplaced imported animal feeds. By then Jim had ploughed up most of the oldpastures, embarked on corn and potatoes in a big way, brought in sheep, and waswell on the road to success.When the drier was working round the clock Jim employed eighteen men. Nowhis permanent labour force has dwindled to two men and his sons Michael andGraham. In theory, Jim has retired, more or less, leaving the management toMichael. Like most theories it works, if at all, patchily. When the reconstructionof the old granary has been completed, and Jim and Renee have handed over thefarmhouse to Michael and his bride, perhaps retirement will become a reality. Inso far as farmers ever do retire.

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Curious how generations change to fit their times. For hundreds of years, Isuppose, Jim's forebears have lived with and for their livestock: gentled theirhorses, communed with their cows, all but suckled their lambs. Now, in a singlegeneration, animals have become almost strangers, machinery is all. I doubt ifcows mean anything to Michael—there's no dairy now at Park Farm—but a sleeknew tractor, a brightly painted combine, almost any kind of farm machine, bringshim joy. Although they can't be fondled like a favourite heifer, or bottle-fed in thekitchen like a lamb, I think he really loves and understands those machines, notjust in general but as individuals, each with its idiosyncrasies.

Even his pastimes seem to be mechanized. Whereas bird-shooting is his father'spassion, Mike has a pilot's licence and belongs to a flying club. Another favouriteoccupation is blowing up the stumps of trees with dynamite. In his younger dayshe used to wear a ten-gallon Texas kind of hat and drive the combine carrying arevolver with which to pot hares and rabbits in the corn.

Whether Michael will prove to be as shrewd a man as his father remains to beseen, but I've had faith in his capacities every since an incident which occurredwhen he was about six or seven, the same age almost exactly as our Charles. Theyused to 'play together', if that's the right description of some of their activities;like smoking in hen-houses, clambering over the roof to get into the loft atWoodfolds to demolish a large, carefully saved-up (this was in the war) Dundeecake, and being caught in the nick of time with a box of matches about to set fireto a barn full of hay.

For his birthday, Charles received a tricycle which he greatly treasured and whichMichael greatly envied; all Mike's entreaties to let him borrow it were in vain.Charles also had a school cap he was rather proud of. Michael snatched it off oneday and threw it up into the branches of a tree. When Charles, enraged, wentafter it, Michael nipped on to the tricycle and padalled off down the road.

FootnoteDear Mr RagbourneMy agent Heather Jeeves has sent on to me your letter of the 10th about myreferences to Jim Woodhouse in 'Gallipot Eyes'.

Of course I shall be very pleased for you to quote this extract in the SternianMagazine.

You might wish me to bring the story up to date. Jim and Renee have nowretired to a pleasant bungalow in a nearby village, and their son Michael hastaken over Park Farm. However, Michael is not the titular Lord of the Manor, asthe Lordship was sold at auction several years ago—you probably saw that thefirm of Phillips organised auction sales of various Lordships, of this was one. Ithink, if I remember rightly, it fetched £9,000 and was bought by a Judge inPapua New Guinea, an Australian, and his American wife.

Jim now devotes himself to a small but meticulously cultivated garden, where aremarkable range of both flowers and vegetables is grown in a small space. Heand Renee keep in touch with their many friends; they have, in all, seven grand-children and I think they are enjoying a satisfactory retirement.

Yours sincerelyElspeth Huxley

Editor's Note: Elspeth Huxley's book 'Gallipot Eyes' A Wiltshire Diary is publishedby Century Hutchinson in paperback £5.95 ISBN 712623779. I understand it isoften in National Trust shops.

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The Biter Bit!I was recently reminded of what must have been one of my more irritating habitsin former days when dealing with laggards who, by delaying their return of bookstaken from the School Library, were depriving their fellows of the chance tofurther their education. Unfortunately, owing to a major oversight on my part Ihave uncovered a volume from the same library which has nestled on my shelvessince 1941! To make matters worse I find an inscription on its flyleaf showing thatit was donated to the Library by its author, Sir Daniel Hall.The book, 'Reconstruction of the Land' had been published in that year. Itreviewed the development over many centuries of our system of land tenure ofwhich Sir Daniel was very critical. He went on to suggest the many ways in whichit could be reformed with benefit both to the farming industry and the country asa whole. It was a well timed publication for, at the time, a host of post-warchanges to improve our lives were a talking point both in Parliament and, indeed,throughout the land.

Plainly therefore it was an outstanding contribution to the time and it is perhapsimportant for me to explain how it came into my possession on what has becomea phenomenally long term basis!At the time I was the newly appointed manager of the College Farm. Sir DanielHall and Lady Hall had taken up residence in Long Sutton House, we presumedfor the duration of the War at least, and it became part of my weekly duties toattend there to discuss topical matters relating to the running of the farm, as wellas other relevant problems of the industry. Of course with the publication of hisbook this became a regular item on the agenda! So regular in fact that he handedme the copy destined for the Library to provide the fodder for our regulardiscussions. With the controversy the book engendered these continued for someconsiderable time.Then in the next two or three years the War entered a more critical stage. Thefeeding of the nation had assumed greater priority through the activities of theGerman U Boats and subsequently the imminence of actual invasion threatened tobecome a reality. In 1942 it did not do to look too far ahead and thus our moreacademic and distant problems waned and Sir Daniel's book spent more time onmy bookshelf.And thus its next move was not, as it should have been, to the College Librarybut much further afield to Cannington in Somerset where I moved in 1948 to jointhe staff of the County Farm Institute. Though my long stay at Long Sutton hadbeen in many ways an idyllic one, radical changes in policy were by then takingplace in Lord Wandsworth College and I felt sure the time was ripe for a move,especially when a rash of new Agricultural Colleges was appearing up and downthe country. And so the book became a part of the West Country, unnoticed and,regrettably, unread, until my retirement from Cannington in 1971. I had decided,wisely, to stay 'West', and the removal firm gathered up 'Sir Daniel' with the restof my belongings to convey to my new home in Bristol.Here it has continued undisturbed until quite recently when I was sorting throughmy shelves to find books for our stall at our annual Church Fete. Consciencestricken and horrified I flipped through its pages and the past fifty years came tolife again. It now only remains for me to parcel it up and direct it to the CollegeLibrarian who I know will be a more responsible custodian than me. I only hopethat it may still attract the interest and attention of College readers looking for anabsorbing history of our oldest industry.

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New LibraryIn September 1988 the actor Robert Hardy opened a splendid new library atLWC.In the last sixty years the library has had three positions in the school. Originallyit occupied the barrel-vaulted room which is now the senior dining hall. This wasby all accounts a dignified and attractive place with oak shelving—very much theOxbridge College library, as its architect no doubt intended.

Pupil numbers grew and in the early sixties it was necessary and logical to extendeating accommodation to the whole of the present dining hall block. The librarywas moved and re-sited in three rooms and a passageway on the south side of the'Crystal Palace' block. It wasn't really very successful. The division into separaterooms made if difficult to achieve any sense of unity; it was hard to create alibrary atmosphere and not easy to control the borrowing of books.

The new library is sited in the old gymnasium (freed by the construction of thenew Sports Centre) and as far as one can see is a permanent and superb home forwhat is now a very good school library.

It is the creation of local architect Jack Chitty of Newnham. The stage has beenremoved, the brick work has been covered with plasterboard and a mezzaninefloor resting on transverse beams has been inserted; those who remember the oldgym will scarcely recognise it for the same building. The number of books hasbeen increased and many old volumes have been replaced. Parents and old boyshave been more than generous in supplying us with books and a considerablenumber have been purchased with funds coming from the letting of the sportsfacilities. The total number of volumes now exceeds 7,000 and grows all the time.

The running of the new library is in the hands of Don Brooks, formerlyheadmaster of Churcher's College, Petersfield, and he controls an area of theschool which has grown in importance enormously in the last twelve months. Thenumber of volumes borrowed has increased eight or ten fold, so has incidental useof the library for browsing and for reading periodicals and Vlth formers find it anexcellent place in which to work during private study time.

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The New Library (Old Gym)

Wartime WintersThe first streaks of Spring blow into the far West country with the March windsand April showers. Arriving at College in February month came, not only as apsychological shock to a small boy, but a desperately cold one. The NorthernHampshire continental climate of cold dry Winters can last from October rightthrough till nearly May. The clean white stiff starched sheets of the 'A' dorm bedsseemed never to warm up until that moment the bell rang for get out time.During the day, we breathed clouds of steam as we hastened with little whiteknees and glowing cheeks across the cinder track to school, 'up the Block'. SpringTerm was full of illnesses, which is why I began in February and not afterChristmas. Coughs and colds were dispelled by 'Dragon' with doses of quinine atthe surgery opposite 'Mac's' door, and the 'Licky Patrol' lined up once a week inalternate rotas. Failure to survive, meant going to the 'San.' where Joey and MrsHazel dispensed such warmth of personality and kindness that willing applicantshad to be kept at bay with the penalty of milk diet. Joey would stand tall andsensible, smelling of sandlewood and disinfectant, giving crisp commands to hisline of waiting patients, while the visiting Doctor, who's name I have forgotten,sat hunched in a massive brown overcoat like some giant bear, inspecting each inturn. Outside, the sun would warm the Winter morning air while Gladiators andLysanders practised their various maneuvers from the Odiham airfield, and climbup into the blue sky with engines screeching for power. Wrapped up warm, theconvalescents marched the road outside, while Joey probably shouted commands tokeep up straight or smarten the pace up, or tell happy jokes to those who still laya bed. 'Two dead donkeys having a fight on a corrugated tin roof etc.,' The oneswho lay between the sheets scarce dared to move. Not allowed to talk, wesemaphored the deaf man's alphabet. Sometimes we dreamed of food, fried breadand beans, fish cakes, cold custard cream and plums, shepherd's pie, sausages,boiled eggs—How we envied the lucky Seniors and the Voc. form, who get extrarations. The games we played in Winter were of course soccer and running thecross country. Most of us hated one or the other, or both. Our little legs wouldtremble with cold and apprehension lest the ball should come in our direction.The days when boys were given a ball each and carefully instructed what to dowith it were a long time hence to come. In our day every boy was expected toknow what to do on the sportsfield and was considered a kind of fool not to. Thevarious arts of the game were quickly learned, to look busy by dancing around, tokeep warm ditto, to avoid receiving the ball ditto, not to become engaged incharging brawls ditto and if by misfortune the ball did come your way you gave itlittle kicks as though it might explode immediately. I remember mostly the nights,the clear skies and brilliant stars. Looking out of 'A' dorm window I saw themoon and shed a tear of homesickness to think my family may also be seeing it,but comforted at the same time, that this sharing was a feature no one could denyme. One Winter, the ice hung so heavy on the trees, the boughs broke under theweight, and grass glistened with a myriad scrunchy diamonds.

The boys from Warblington would make their way across the field after prep, withSherwood playing his 'Squeeze box' into the frosty sky. 'I want to ride a ferrywhere music is so merry'. And kind Mrs Watson would dispense great mugs ofhot thick cocoa. Some Winters, 'Pussy' Watson was ill and took to his four posterbed where we boys would stand round him grouped like Snowhite's dwarves,gazing with respect and some liking for the 'Old Bey' as he lay on his pillow withhis little sleeping cap on and gasping for air. On fiercely wet weekendsMr Warner would organise indoor competitions for all houses. Hesters, Hyde,Handcroft, Sheephouse, who's glorious ethnic country names which somehowevoke for me the crisp vitality of those Winters rather than the Summers. 'Boom

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Click' would come down the corridor followed by the patter of his little dog'Gregs' and sweep us all across to the big wooden shed where we spent theafternoon or evening, murmuring like contented chickens doing handicrafts of allkinds, like making balsa boats and aeroplane construction kits. RememberHindmarsh, with his clever carvings of the most exquisite tiny figures? Somenights, 'Mac' would go into each dorm, and read from Rudyard Kipling, RiderHaggard, Dornford Yates, Dr Dolittle stories and Uncle Remus. I love them all tothis day. Up at Middle North and Middle East we were set upon our SchoolCertificate exams, and the classrooms were closer and took our more seriousattention. I never remember being prevented by Winter weather from being ableto attend lessons, though the snow piled high at times. Old 'H' the furnacemanwould stoke the boilers till presumably we were warm enough. One trick, was toget a snowball to roll across a roof as he rode his bicycle underneath, the resultantavalanche would deluge him while we looked on with smirking sympathy. MrBailey ran the cinema shows on Saturday nights in the Hall, and on the wayhome across the cinder track we tried to pick up the glow worms, or stared atshooting stars and picked out planets. Down in the village the pond froze over andthe Rev. Forbes would get out his skates and show us how easy he could performon the ice. The War did affect our lives of course, teachers went and werereplaced by older models, the Estate staff disappeared, senior boys had to work inthe kitchens to augment the labour shortage. 'Dillinger' the Chef disappeared andwas replaced by a very capable lady who dispensed great helpings of healthymeals, mostly grown on the Estate. Tinned plums from the gardens, tinned rabbitfrom Australia, these various assortments were blended into suitable menus. But, Ihave written all this elsewhere, their features were not significantly seasonal,except perhaps for the adult world which seemed to suffer the worst of bombingsduring the Winter nights. In many ways we little boys were very lucky. And so,to the end of Term at last, the Easter holiday came round, the scramble to packthe suitcases, the issuing of the limp green tickets, and Mr Kemp driving theloaded swaying lorry into Winchfield station. How smart we little rascals looked inour new grey clothes and crisp black caps with the golden forebadge, soon to bedishevelled with railway dust and travel stained, for a while to escape theHampshire cold and wallow in the warmth of home.

JCB (Ben) Bennett 427

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Calling all Sportsmen in the Old SternianAssociation

IF YOU PLAY ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SPORTS THERE COULD BE AGAME FOR YOU IN THE COMING SEASON. THERE ARE OLD STERNIAN

TEAMS (WHICH PLAY AGAINST THE COLLEGE SIDES) IN THEFOLLOWING GAMES:

RUGBYAT THE END OF THE AUTUMN TERM

HOCKEYAT THE END OF THE SPRING TERM

CRICKETAT THE END OF THE SUMMER TERM

TENNISAT THE END OF THE SUMMER TERM

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAY IN ANY OF THE ABOVE TEAMSPLEASE CONTACT CHARLES HALLOWS AT THE ADDRESS BELOW.

PLEASE TELL HIM:

Your name, Age, Sport you would like to play in

Your position, Level of achievement in that particular sport,

Address and telephone number where you could be contacted at short notice

Any problems with transport

Charles Hallows, The Lodge, Lord Wandsworth College, Long Sutton,Basingstoke, Hants. RG25 1TB. (0256 862 673)

News of Old Boys, Gosden Girls and Ex-Staff6 Sidney Corfield. Retired and living in Moseley.

24 Bill Belts. Recently retraced his steps to Gosden. Retired living inGuildford.

29 Ted Woodhouse. Retired farmer now living in Cirencester. Usually driveshis brother Jim to the reunions.

30 Leslie Burbidge. Has recovered well from a recent hernia repair andenjoying the new bowling season on the best green in Gloucestershire.Looking forward to spending a week with Bill Wood. Lives 5 minutesfrom Cheltenham College.

34 Arthur Webb. Retired 13 years and still enjoying some gardening and alittle golf and walking.

52 J Butterworth. After suffering blackouts for two years is now fitted with apacemaker which seems to have cured the problem.

53 Gordon Johnson. Retired living in Odiham.

55 Leonard Belts. Living in Ipswich.

57 Harry Jeffries. Retired agricultural auctioneer and valuer living inWisbech. Plays bowls all year and fills in with caravan touring.

58 Ted Withers. Retired living in Worthing.61 Ted Broomfield. Living in Tibshelf Derby. Not in the best of health at

times. Suffering from head troubles (I suppose I always did!). Alwayspleased to see O/S when down west.

69 George Watkins. Doing very well at the moment although still has toattend hospital.

72 Cecil Bevan. Retired living in Carlisle.

74 Edward Harris. Retired studio joiner living in Beaconsfield.

78 Ernest Hampton. Keeps in good health enabling him to live a full lifeincluding gardening, cycling and enjoying the countryside.

83 George Poulton. Retired living in Reading. Muscle trouble in old agemakes it difficult to get about. Was at Gosden House then at LWC. Wasin the Royal Navy during the Russian Convoys.

85 Bill Wood. Wishes to be remembered to all those in the first 200. Healthand distance prevents him attending the LS reunion.

121 Robert Trigwell. Still enjoying retirement but not able to do a lot in hisgarden at present due to a leg injury.

144 Dennis Broomfield. Still doing welfare work for the Dunkirk VeteransAssociation. Looking forward to next years 50th anniversary.

157 Norman Valentine. Continues to provide the top raffle prizes at the LSreunion.

171 Eric Light. Retired market gardener living in Fordingbridge.

210 Eric Jenkins. Continues to work on allotment for pleasure and exerciseand keeping fit.

212 Ted Morris. Continuing as Southern Region Secretary.

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216 Hubert Powell. Retired in 1976 and still caravanning after 22 years.Oldest grandson about to go to Edinburgh University.

220 Philip James. Retired from the Post Office 8 years ago but still remainingvery active and busy.

224 A W Gardiner. Retired living in Kennington Oxford.

227 Bill Glenny. Has offered to officiate at the reunion Holy Communion ona future occasion.

256 Wilf Goodman. An active member of Greenpeace involved in dispensingleaflet containers to health shops rather than confronting whalers! Hascreated pond in his garden which is the battleground between Wilf andnumerous Dytiscus larvae for the lives of his tadpole guests.

265 Ivor Prothero. Now enjoying 2nd year of retirement. Attended the WestRegion reunion last year and thoroughly enjoyed it.

272 Richard Clarson. Continues to be very active in his retirement with hislocal church, Institution of Chartered Surveyors and of course as a trusteeof the OSA Trust Fund and joint editor of the Sternian.

274 Stanley Davies. Retired from MOD in 82. Seems to thrive oncontributing his time and efforts on many local committees. Alsoorganised a mini OSA reunion in the Bournemouth area.

290 George Myers. Retired 2 years living in Bromham Wilts.

300 Arnold Cutner. Still enjoying doing nothing and taking frequent holidays.

309 A Tanner. Nothing new. Still plodding around in green wellies trying togrow roses.

314 John Lomax. Fully intended to go to the LS reunion this year but hasbeen increasingly involved in more new projects. Not even theanticipation of trying the 9 hole golf course could attract him.

325 Gerald Bryant. Busy with freemasonry, gardening and winemaking.

327 Alan Golding. Has stood down from being West Region secretary.Grateful thanks to him foj all his good work.

328 P John Hunt. Retired from teaching and returned to the place of his birthin Marlborough occupying himself with golf, woodwork and gardening.

331 Ron Bryant. Still enjoying retirement and seeing plenty of good sceneryon Dorset and Wiltshire rambles.

341 M Collingwood. British Telecom engineer retiring this October.

353 E Knott. Sadly due to ill health and frequent hospitalisation has had toretire from farming and sell up.

369 Peter Lilley. Manager of an insurance brokers office in Hertford.

379 Ivor Darter. Consultant biologist living in Liphook, Hants.

398 Tony Perry. Received another grandchild last September now four in all.Thoroughly enjoying the quality of life in the beautiful North east.

410 J C Fooks. Retired living in Gloucester.

419 Donald Massey. Still enjoying retirement and living on the Sussex coast.

423 David Roberts. Architect living in Harrow.

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429 Frank Holmes. Retired Chief Environmental Health Officer. Busybuilding and reconstructing model boats and assisting John Gates in hissearch for the college Founder's life and times.

436 F D Prout. Retires from a lifetime in farming next March. Lookingforward to a few years easier life.

445 John Gates. A meeting with Laurie Kinney was the highlight of theyear—his choice of claret is not to be equalled anywhere this side ofCannon Street.

461 Beris Howells. Retired schoolmaster living in Chippenham.

482 S Humphrey. Retired living in Shoreham, West Sussex.

488 Syd Rowsell. Retiring in December for the second time and aspires to bea man of leisure in the future.

489 Maurice Smith. Computer Operations Manager living in Stamford.

519 Ben Madelin. Still gliding and motorcycling when not being an air trafficcontroller.

542 Bob Oliver. Semi retired and continuing to assist the association fromtime to time.

543 Gerald Smith. Now if fifth year of semi retirement and loving everyminute of it.

544 Geoff Bayliss. Having sold his small holding now moved to the Towyestuary to hopefully sail, walk, birdwatch, garden and generally enjoyhimself. Has also recently joined the Observer Corps.

560 Ian Madelin. Living in Bracknell.

565 Hugh Podger. Missed the LS reunion this year for the first time since1977, due to a clash of dates with the OSAMC expedition to Skye.

577 Robin Farbrother. Retailer of handmade chocolates, etc. Living inFarnham.

583 Harold Needs. Little change since last time.

584 Alan Dare. Granted early retirement by the Woolwich Building Society,in September 1988, as now partially sighted. Spent February and Marchthis year at the RNIB Rehabilitation Centre in Torquay. Still findingplenty to do at home.

505 Reg Roberts. Enjoying recent retirement from teaching. Now gardening,walking and becoming even more involved in rugby football. Also recentlybecame a grandad.

608 Bob Hunt. Membership Secretary. This year has been a 'fun' packedyear at school for him and his wife trying to gain computer literacyamongst a plither of educational initiatives, eg (National Curriculum etc).This was crowned by his daughter Jan gaining a First Class (Hons) LawDegree. The other two have also done well Nina with ARE and Rob hasstarted an apprenticeship at RAE Farnborough.

611 Gordon Pitt. Still working with K Shoes and living in the Lyth Valley. Aswell as being a computer consultant is also a non executive director of theNational Computing Centre. Plenty of sailing and walking. Three grownup children but no sign of second generation as yet.

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623 W J Rice. Security officer at Portsmouth Combined Court Centre.

640 William Turner. Still hard at work as a deputy head in Norfolk. WifeJoan is still head of a primary school. Grown up son and daughter.

691 Philip Plumley. Project Manager with ICI Pharmaceuticals.

695 Dave Ragbourne. Life seems to get busier as one gets older! FacilitiesManager at WH Smith's Retail Headquarters in Swindon. Enjoying theediting of the Sternian for another year with Richard Clarson. Also nowhas 3 delightful grandchildren.

—• Alan Goodliffe. Continues to be employed with Rolls-Royce as anengineer. Three children all gainfully employed at last!

700 Geoff Dare. Little change from last year. Civil servant living inUlverston.

716 Clifford Hilditch. About to retire from the RAF after many years. He hasa job lined up at Oxford Airport. Wife is in the WRAP as an air trafficcontroller. Family of two boys and one girl.

720 Colin Bullock. British Telecom engineer living in Wootton Basset Wilts.

730 Ian Trueman. Still working for Mid Glamorgan CC. Hopes to movehouse later this year but still in Taffs Well.

735 Laurie Kinney. Occasionally sees David Nicol at important city functionswhen he does a part time evening wine waiter job. John Gates oftensupplements his retirement pension by washing up in the kitchens!

742 Gerald Smith. Still ministering to a large chunk of Lincolnshire. WifeAnn still a NHS midwife manager. Continues to maintain OSA contactsthrough the OSAMC.

747 Roy Foster. Running holiday accommodation in Torrington Devon. (Seeadvert elsewhere). Building a public miniature steam railway on the samesite. Intends organising another local reunion in March 1990.

765 Eric Bailey. Still farming just outside Launceston. Wishes to thank RoyFoster for the excellent reunion last year.

831 Peter Bracher. Management Development Adviser with Unigate Dairies.Little change from last year.

835 Graham Roberts. Still running artificial grass tennis courts business but atlast not running on rugby fields anymore. Now retired from playing at50. Has taken up tennis to compliment cricket and wife beating!! SonMark now employed after completing HND Business Studies. DaughterFiona is a new homes negotiator with Black Horse Agencies. Wife stillmainstay of the family.

842 Robert Hudson. Living in Thornhill Ontario Canada. Working as atypesetter which fills most of his time. He is involved in the production of'yellow pages' for 'phone books in Eastern Canada, NE USA andBahamas. Living with younger daughter. He expects to be in UK late 89.

843 E Courtney Barratt. Physics master living in St Austell.

857 Peter Clarke. Farming near Malmesbury Wilts.

885 George Wallen. RAF Officer based in Gloucester.

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911 Peter Smith. Has just completed a successful assignment of commissioninga watercolour of School House (the local artist was introduced to him byCharles Hallows). It was delivered to Sydney as a surprise present toJimmy Halcroe (school captain 1958/59) from his parents. A very pleasantway to renew old acquaintances with Long Sutton.

912 Mike Pomfret. Regretted missing the LS reunion although he noticed thatthere was no mention of welly throwing or ale quaffing!

931 J B Stocks. Involved in construction projects throughout UK. Living inSheffield.

947 Anthony Sully. Left teaching at Trent Poly to return to practice for JohnS Bonnington Partnership Architects in Sept 1988. The purpose being toestablish a new international design school in Japan and also in UK. Nowplaying cricket for Amersham 1st XI. Just had baby George with wife No3! Five children at last count.

960 Robin Little. Still farming, still one of the main stalwarts of the OSA.976 Clive Butler. Internal auditor with IBM and continues to be the link with

OS's across the world.978 Peter Danson. Maths teacher. Still playing hockey and for the next two

years President of the Derbyshire County Hockey Association. Daughterand son just passed A levels and GCSE respectively.

A15 Ian Moore. 20 years with Abbey Life this year, 25 years married and lifestill fun!!

A22 Charles Lawrence. Just retired as Chairman of Rutland Age Concern.Schoolmastering on, hoping to make Rutland even greener as the gardenprospers.

A23 Harry Loe. Sales Office Manager living in Chichester.A25 Bruce Norsworthy. Had a lovely time with Peter and Thelma Anderson

A29 in Anguilla in Feb 88. Sadly their son Richard passed away April 89after a long fight against Hodgkins disease. Work continues to requiretravelling the world.

A31 Guy Consterdine. Enjoying running his own consultancy serving thenewspaper and magazine business. Now operating on a Europe widescale. Wife Margaret is teaching History. Son Richard is designing rollingstock for London's Northern Line in the 1990's. Daughter Rachel has justfinished at Oxford University and starting a career in market research.

A38 Tim Oke. Living in Vancouver, Canada. Won the Killam Research Prizefor work on the climates of cities, and will be Visiting Fellow at KebleCollege, Oxford for 6 months starting October 1990. Wife Midge teachesat private girls school. Son Nicholas at University, daughter Kathleen lastyear at High School.

A40 Robin Pope. Another alchemist desperately attempting to transmute basematerials into something that pays the mortgage. OSA General Secretarywho offers no apology if the AGM minutes don't mention everyone whospoke at the meeting.

A119 Gordon Bates. Chief Leisure Services Officer for Middlesbrough BoroughCouncil.

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A122 Robert Booth. After 10 years at Woking now moved to HemelHempstead as General Manager of the Dacorum Pavilion, a 1000 seatentertainment centre with its own Victorian type pub.

A136 P G Ritchie. Currently serving in Gibraltar as Commander FleetMaintenance Base. Except to continue there until Sept 1990. AddressHMS Rooke BFPO 52.

A142 Tony Barry. Now working for Berkshire County Council as Manager ofthe Superannuation Fund Property Portfolio after 6^ years as PropertyAdviser for OXFAM. Family growing up. Eldest daughter leaving schoolthis summer to enter teacher training college. She recently came acrossthe LWC minibus and vocal occupants at Reading University biologylecture. . . History repeats itself e t c . . . used to be LWC coal lorry andBasingstoke Girls High School in his day. . . the cost of fraternisation wastheir liberty for half a term for some reason or other!!

A163 Peter Everall. Freelance design consultant and surveyor. Just completedfinal term as OSA Chairman in order to devote more time to business.

A195 David Wagstaff. Manager of manufacturing department. Enterprise Glass,Slough. Division of Windsor Glass Group. Business trips to Dusseldorf,Essen and Newcastle. Family holidday in Ibiza. Married with son 16 anddaughter 8.

A198 Graham Barnes. Still computing for the OSA and Marks and Spencers inthat order. My first reunion at LS that I have missed for 20 years wasthis year due to the change in dates.

A203 John Lewis. Currently navigating ferries across the Dover Straight.A232 H J Ellis. Marketing Director living in East Molesey, Surrey.A230 P J V Dibble. Has worked for, British Airways for 25 years the last 16 as

a Captain. Now flying Boeing 747 aircraft on world wide routes. Soon totransfer to the new 747—400. Married a stewardess in 1967 and have twochildren. Hobbies—Flying, sailing and gardening.

A239 Pat Partridge. OSA Treasurer. Just moved into Oxford to work, must begetting older—the students look too young!

A248 D J Coates. Electrician living ne,ar Badminton Glos.A264 R Jenkin. Farming in Hurstpierpoint Sussex.A291 Peter Daniel. Solicitor living near Reading.A293 R W Dix. Looking after the maintenance of roads in Oxfordshire. Rest of

time spent on taxidriving for two daughters. Governor of local primaryschool and supporting family in their involvement in local life, plusgardening and woodwork.

A335 Brett Morrell. Wing Commander RAF. Served in Middle East, Cyprusand NW Europe now at St Athans. Interests: Writing and playing music,video photography, world wide travel, Hash House Harriers (Coarse andcountry running) and fine wines and beers.

A358 Dudley Lewis. Newly elected Chairman of the OSA. No real changeexcept family growing up and costing more.

A365 Richard Perrott. Married with 3 children running a small marinesurveying and consultancy company covering the West Country.

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A369 Clive Stone. OSA Auditor. On the move again to Lloyds Cowley Oxford.Fifth house in ten years.

A399 P Lawson. Still managing to scratch a living in farming in Suffolk forhimself and family.

A402 J R Mitham. Farming 500 acres in East Tisted, all arable also somejournalism. Married, one son, one daughter.

A404 Ronny Nicholas. Became deputy Managing Director of Saatchi andSaatchi Business Communications, a new agency started in October 1988to handle business to business advertising.

A409 Colin Snow. Apparently has not done very much this year apart fromwork eat and sleep! Perhaps a bit of gardening, decorating, trips out onthe bike. Now trying to drive a car properly.

A413 Graham White. MD of Ford Dealership in Storrington Sussex.A437 C I H Walters. Recently moved from West Region to South East and

would be pleased to see any OB in the area. Sales and MarketingDirector living in Gerrards Cross.

A438 P M Beach. Solicitor practising at Hook and Fleet. Married with twochildren.

A451 Michael Gamble. Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Auctioneer inNorfolk. Married with two children. Always pleased to see any OB'scoming to Wymondham.

A468 W E Petrie. Still manufacturing and factoring caravan and boatingaccessories. Business is thriving and good contacts being built up inEurope. Recently met two old friends on separate occasions, PeterBorrough and Nick Osborn. A good opportunity for a good yarn or two.

A495 Andrew Smith. Just started 20th year as an air traffic controller atManchester Airport.

A566 Terry Williamson. Keen to organise a OSA veterans rugby team to playthe team he plays for in Totton.

A586 Richard Hewer. A freelance in the property making field for TV, theatre,opera and film. Currently working on 'King of the Wind' being releasednext year.

A587 Julian Hibberd. Still running family business of farm and plant hirecompany in Swindon.

A597 James Marshall. Second daughter born in January. Moving to theStates—for a change of scene! Will be teaching history in a co-ed board-ing school for 13-18 year olds. OB's welcome The Hotchkiss SchoolLakeville Conn.

A605 Martin Smedley. Actor living in Altringham.A729 Andrew Greenwood. After 2 years with the real soldiers I am now flying

a desk in the MOD responsible for the Army's manpower for at least 2years. Thereafter who knows.

A859 Jeff Gallagher. Still Head of English at Terra Nova School. My first playis being published this summer. I write mainly for youth groups—ifanyone is interested or just wants a chat ring 0477 71368.

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A861 Alan Hyslop. Will be returning to UK at the end of May '89 after 4-jyears in Rome, to start a new job as Head of Internal Audit with theCrown Agents in Sutton.

A868 Alan Lidbetter. Living in Elanora Heights NSW Australia. He is a land-scape gardener. Married but no children. Keeping busy in the land ofopportunity.

A902 Nick Edwards. Married with six month old son. Graduated from BathUniversity in '77 now following a career in electronic engineering.Currently MD of own microelectronic company.

A930 Ray Coop. Apart from Al Fischer, Andy Brown, James Hooton andHenri Dickie have lost contact with those of his year—where are you all?

A931 Alan Fischer. Married with two young sons working in family importcompany.

A947 Ian Ellis. Well settled in at Petersfield and always being surprised by thenumber of OB's knocking on my door or farming locally. Anyone in thearea can contact me through East Hampshire Council tel. 0730 66551.

B44 Steven Taylor. Remember me?—Steve (Billy) Taylor from Bolton. Now aSales manager for Duracell UK living in Leeds. Married and first babydue this summer.

B54 Mike Gates. Working for a language school called International House aswell as doing freelance translation for local companies.

B78 Geoff White. Land agent living in Marlow.B114 Bob Ives. Farming two dairies and some arable with brother and father.

Married Sept last. March last year was selected with brother to competein the Camel Trophy (land rover driving event in Brazil). A great experi-ence and managed to beat the other 13 countries.

B129 Peter Salzmann. Living in California since '86. Married an American girlin '87 and had son earlier this year.

B152 N F S James. Still living in USA and manages rock group tours,currently that of 'Little Feat".

B176 Tim Coyte. Farming in Liphook.B221 Giles White. Married but still has time to play cricket etc. Working in

London in PR. Tel. 01 402 3-355.

B269 R L Haldimann. A Reinsurer living in Switzerland.B328 B W Radford. Farnborough based hoping to qualify as an actuary.B385 Neil Sanderson. Single! Working hard to persuade British Industry in

Hants to gain linguistic competence for 1992! Playing golf, squash andindoor cricket.

B492 Richard Lones. RAF Medical Officer at Wittering. General Practice andAir Force life much better than NHS hospital medicine. Getting marriedthis year.

B502 W A Davis. Freelance automotive designer living in Eversley Hants.B522 Mark Harvey. Area Sales Manager living in Winchester.B595 Rob Broadhurst. Tax Executive for Grant Thorton Chartered

Accountants. Living in Reading.

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B598 Simon Clifton. Still living near Henley. Life is wonderful. Careerdeveloping well with current company. Looking for OB's to join him.Tel 0865 792892.

B608 J J Parsons. Stockbroker in the city. Now working with a Japanese firmas a fund manager. Just returned from France on a rugger tour. Hasbought a house in Fulham.

B630 David Andrews. OSA LS Reunion Secretary. Ex Sainsbury's depot trans-port control clerk now working for Safeway in southern Stocktaking team,hitting stores from London to Cardiff and from Maidstone to Penzance.

B631 Scott Bean. Since leaving university in '88 have worked for Securities andInvestments Board in the Policy Department.

B650 Michael Hill. Property and financial consultant living in Reading. Stillactively participates in a number of sports.

B667 James Rosling. Bank clerk in Executors Department.B684 S F Etherington-Smith. Successful career with Innsite Hotel Services,

based in London. Due to marry later this year.B732 David Good. Hire consultant living in London. Graduated from Queen

Mary College in '88 with BSc Hons. in animal physiology. Currentlyworking in a specialist music store in Wapping.

B737 Keir Jens-Smith. Independent Organiser of Exhibitions (including mediaand computer technology) as well as PR Consultant and associated fields(Design/IT).

B769 Ben Brook. Studied business and finance at Plymouth Poly. Then workedfor himself and is now a merchandiser for C&A.

B792 Charles Sabel. Final year at Aberdeen University. StudyingPharmacology. Commencing a PhD at Aberdeen on Cardio vascularresponse.

B796 Richard Farmer. Having thoroughly enjoyed failing to get a good degreeI am now trying to scrape together enough points for an ordinary BScEng prior to joining the army via Sandhurst.

B827 Andy Goater. Just completing his third year of a four year apprenticeshipat the Royal Aerospace Establishment Farnborough. Unfortunately hashad to give up rugby and athletics due to injury. Hope to recover toresume some sport in the future.

B839 Edward Hutton. Student living at home near Basingstoke.B844 Paul Mendham. Graduated from Cambridge in Experimental Psychology

this year. Now spending 6 months touring Australia before returning tofind a job in marketing or advertising.

B853 David Wood. Hoping to graduate from Queen Mary College to go ontoOfficer training at RAF Gran well.

B927 Austin Heraty. Currently working for an Advertising Agency.B960 Alex Kinsman. Gained an HND in Hotel Management. Has taken a year

off to see the world. So far visited India, Nepal, Thailand and now inAustralia. Hoping to work enough to pay for return passage!

B975 Akin Adamson. BSc Maths at Middlesex Poly. Still playing rugby—badly!

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B978 Bill Preece. RAF Officer. Completed navigator training in March. Postedto Phantom F4 which with the Tornado F3 is the fighters used to defendUK airspace. Currently flying the Hawk, of Red Arrow fame, to learntactics and low level flying at 7 miles a minute! Start Phantom conversionshortly. Still rock climbing and mountaineering whenever his social life ortraining permits. Regularily in touch with Angus Pullinger who is in theHong Kong Police also with Mark O'Neill now in the Royal Artillery.

B979 Oliver Preece. Gained GRSM (Hons) at Royal Academy of Music.Getting work in all fields of music. Attending Berklee College of MusicBoston USA this summer. On return taking a years course in jazz/studiomusic at the Guildhall School of music.

B992 Greville Coomer. Currently doing a BA in Public Administration andManagement at Kent University—with a massive overdraft! Going toAmerica to teach next year. Hope to get a job in business ormanagement.

C9 Peter Hallows. Working for a family firm—John M Carter Ltd Marqueeand tarpaulin contractors and makers.

C53 Campbell Hill. Currently in New Zealand on an overseas Sandwichcourse, having been selected as one of two awarded at the Berks Collegeof Agriculture. Learning farming technology as diverse as salmon farmingto dairy farming. OS who will recall the chickens he kept at LWC willnot be surprised to learn that he has moved up in at least the size scale,from chickens to pigs, sheep and cattle!

C120 T A Clayden. About to commence Business Studies at Oxford Polyhaving just been around the world.

C137 B McCulloch. Completed second year in MORSE at Warwick University.Hopes to be travelling around Malaysia and Indonesia this summer.

C143 Philip Spiers. Has commenced studying engineering at Hatfield Poly.Plays hockey for 2nd XL Active on the Christian Union Committee. Stillworking for Rolls Royce. In answer to T Stevens question re any OSscuba divers—Yes he is interested.

C150 Richard Yeomans. Working in London as a conservation officer andbattling against apathy trying to look after the remaining countryside inthe South East.

C177 Patrick McMaster. Enjoying life in first yer at Alton College studying Alevels.

C231 James Middleditch. Currently doing a degree in tourism studies at DorsetInstitute of Higher Education.

C289 A M D Featherstone. Joined BRNC Dartmouth in Jan '89 asMidshipman on Full Career Commission. Just completed tour of theBaltic with Dartmouth Training Squadron visiting Copenhagen,Leningrad, Stockholm, Gydnia and Kiel.

C423 Neil Sturgess. At Peter Symonds College studying A levels next year.C477 Marcus Bell. At OJVIC Basingstoke studying A levels. In both tennis and

badminton teams.

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GOSDEN HOUSE OLD GIRLSLucy Akers. Living in Hessle N Humberside. Continues to enjoy flat green

bowling and sequence dancing. Still finds time to travel extensively—How luckywe are.

Barbara Cunningham. Housewife living in Baling, (nee Smith)Muriel Hamilton. 50 years last September since leaving Gosden. Now retired

living in Marton, Blackpool. Has 4 grand children.J M Harding. Living in Marksbury Nr Bath. Left Gosden 64 years ago. As the

Old Girls of Gosden seems to have folded up, specially her age group there willbe no need to send further info. (Editors note—what a challenge?)

Gladys Hill. Housewife living in Chaddesden Derby.Agnes Hinds (nee Cox). Unfortunately after two heart attacks and other physical

problems is unable to attend any reunions. Living in Beoley Nr Redditch.J Jackman. Retired living in Rickmansworth.Gay Jamieson (nee Gillibrand) Medical Practitioner living in Long Sutton. OSA-

Gosden Girls liaison representative.Sheila Jewell (nee Collingwood). Part-time teacher and clerk. Living near

Doncaster usually attends LS reunions.Naomi Looker (nee Belts). Has just had a very enjoyable weekend with Beatrice

Leaman (nee Redwood) in Tiverton.Ena Mirren. Social worker living in Salisbury. Married and separated. Has four

children the eldest unfortunately killed in a road accident. On NationalCommittee of Compassionate Friends. Would like to hear from any old GosdenGirls as she is trying to recall experiences of school life.

Sheila Powell. Retired teacher, living in Bath. Still enjoying walking, travelling,sport and gardening and the odd spot of supply teaching to remind her of whyshe took early retirement.

Elizabeth Robson (nee Butler). Living in Amberley Nr Stroud.Joanna Scott (nee Heasman). Retired Teacher living in West Vancouver. She met

and married her Canadian husband in 1951 while teaching in Tanzania. Theyhave lived in the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland, and in BC since1970. They have a daughter and a son.

Mary Stock. Living Nr Ongar and very busy with her grandsons.Jean Turner. Living in Carshalton.

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EX-STAFFClifford Ashby. It is far too long since he returned to LS—Founders Day when

Bill Fryer retired. Hopes to put that right in the near future. Recalls manyhappy days at School House.

Robin Craig. Unable to return to the reunion—due to 400 GCSE papers to bemarked. Sends his kind regards to everyone. Has returned to LS several timesmostly it appears for 40th birthday parties!

Bill Fryer. Still enjoying retirement Gloucestershire. Has attended West Regionreunion recently.

Fred Goodliffe. Is now badly handicapped with rheumatoid arthritis in his kneesand shoulders. Sends his best wishes to everyone.

Tony Marval. Sends his good wishes to all those who would remember him.Always cherishes the memories of his time at the college in the thirties andforties and the good friends he made.

John Merriman. Enjoying retirement in the deep South—Brighton! Sends his bestwishes to everyone.

Nell Orr, widow of Jack Orr. Could not make the reunion at LS this year as herfamily were about to descend on her for the weekend. All good wishes to all OldSternians.

Tweedie Stoddart. Very well and often seen by OSAMC scouts when passingTweedsmuir By Biggar.

Erratum?The Bursar wishes the editors of the Sower and the Sternian to know that, afterreading their 1988 editions, he is suffering from a crisis of identity. He asks to beallowed to forego their respective 'Regies' and 'Regglar' and to revert to'Reggler'.

'The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter,It isn't just one of your holiday games;At first you may think I'm as mad as a hatterWhen I tell you a cat must have three different names.

When you notice a cat in profound meditation,The reason, I tell you, is always the same:His mind is engaged in rapt contemplationOf the thought, of the thought, of the thought of his name:His ineffable effableEffanineffableDeep and inscrutable singular Name'(TS Eliot)

(Editor's Note: Apologies! Apologies! Thank you Mike for bringing it to ourattention and in such a fine manner.)

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