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2 FANFARE Vol. 4 No. 1 MOUNT HOUSE SCHOOL AUTUMN 1981

3 ALTON SCHOOL, NORTH HILL, PLYMOUTH. PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR THE SONS OF GENTLEMEN. P R IN C / P A L : MISS TUBBS, (Cambridge Higher Local Certificate in Eng. literature, French, and Bivin ASSISTED BY A STAFF OF WELL-QUALIFIED TEACHERS, Including a MILITARY STAFF-INSTRUCTOR for the Gymnasium. BOYS between the ages of six and thirteen are prepared for the entrance and scholarshij examinations at public schools, being carefully grounded in English, French, Latin Greek, or German, Arithmetic, Mathematics, and Drawing. Class Singing, Instrumental Music, and Carpentry are also taught. The School is specially adapted (or (A* torn of parents resident abroad, young boys receiving great care. REFERENCES WILL BE GIVEN ON APPLICATION. [I'.T.O.

4 * * * * FEES. * * * * Boarders Weekly Boarders Daily Boarders Day-boys under 8 Day-boys entering over 8 years of age 15 Guineas per Term Music (Piano or Violin)... 2,, Books and Stationery Drilling, Gymnastics, and Games 7 shillings 7 Carpentry 5 > Laundress, One Guinea a Term. Special Inclusive Terms for two or more Brothers. A TERM'S NOTICE REQUIRED BEFORE REMOVING A Tl'I'IL. pupils must v/ear the ^e^ool Gap or l^jat. SCHOOL HOURS : Morning to 12.,, Afternoon to 4. Half-holidays on Wednesday and Saturday, when morning school ends at for the senior classes. GYMNASIUM CARPENTRY CLASSES + to 5 on Mondays and Thursdays. 6 to 8 on Fridays.

5 Miss Mary Tubbs - The First Principal

6 UP WITH SKOOL Miqel Molesworth, in whose appalling personage is embodied all the most attractive and all the least endearing characteristics of the species PCJER VULGARIS, would have been hard put to it to find words in his excruciating vocabulary to do proper injustice to the events of the past two years in our lives at Mount House. In our last edition, we spoke of the bold decision of the Governors to go ahead with the building of a new hall to mark our centenary, confident that the then target of would be met. "That this tremendous act of faith has been justified by subsequent events has been due in no small measure to the stage management and sheer hard work of a very small number of people -notably Boyd Campbell in his role of Honorary Appeal Director, ably and generously assisted by Leslie Aylwin- but also to the Appeal Committee which further included Dr. Cathenne Leather- and to the Auction Committee whose principal members were Mrs Barbara Hall and Doctor Christopher Noy Scott. With all these good people must becoupledthe name of Mrs Jo Thomas to whose inspiration and subsequent organisation must be attributed the great success of the 1980 Summer Fair, the first major fund-raising event and one of the two to which all the boys were able to make a considerable contribution. Right at the centre of all this activity were two people whose everyday lives are so closed connected with the school that their efforts might well be overlooked or taken for granted. They are the Headmaster; and Major Robert Darwall, the Bursar. They have both been involved with all the various meetings which have been convened to guide the appeal on its way and have had a hand in all the detailed work which resulted from the decisions made by those committees, and must accept, however reluctantly, much of the credit for what has been achieved. It is all too easy to get earned away on a wave of euphoria in the aftermath of such a very succesful campaign, but there is the new hall, a permanent and most valuable memorial to the work of these people and to the generosity of all who have responded in one way or another to the demands made upon them; and this will remain as a benefit to future generations long after the labours of those who enabled it to be created have been forgotten. We are therefore right to be proud of what has been achieved in material gain in our hundredth year but would be deceiving ourselves if we were now to believe that there is no more to be done. Apart from our heartfelt wish to find enough money to be able to help boys we would wish to join us, or to stay with us, as one of the main objects of the centenary appeal, we must also face the realities of the situation in that our kind of education is under close attack by the proponents of egalitarianism. It is a strange kind of egalitarianism that seeks to limit choice in and ^personal expenditure upon education, but not upon houses, holidays, motor cars, boats or luxury food and dnnk. But the threat is there, real and menacing. We have of course heard itall before, many timesin the last twenty years or so, but never has it been so clearly spelt out as it recently was by the Shadow Education Secretary. The champions of independent education and of the nght that parents must have to choose what they want for their children are marshalling their 1

7 FANFARE forces and our Chairman of Govenors is characteristically in the forefront of the battle. It is not for us to be in the front line, but it is very much our role to prove that what we and other schools in the independent sector have to offer is far too good and far too valuable to be swept aside and finally crushed by the destructive forces of an alien ideology. This has been a constantly recurring theme in our editorial reflections of the past seventeen years, the need for us to aim at excellence and to offer at all times a way of learning to live which rejects the second rate and strives always for the stars. This is no easy course in a world where standards of integrity, of trust, of behaviour, of common good manners, seem to decline visibly almost by the minute, but if we are to survive the possible political onslaught of the next few years, quite apart from the ever-increasing economic pressures and problems which our patrons must endure, then we must work even harder to provide not merely what seems to be good, but only the very best in everything. In the vestibule of our magnificient new Centenary Hall, there is affixed to the wall a plaque which bears the words of a prayer based on some thoughts of the great Devonian Sir Francis Drake sees for us the beginning of a second centuiyofservice.lt is for us then and for our heirs and successors, to ensure that our school does truly seek to achieve in the twenty-first century, the True Glory of the final fulfilment of our declared intent for each and every member of our Bicentennial Community. THE CENTENARY APPEAL During the past eighteen months I have been writing letters of thanks to those who have contributed to the Appeal. It is possible, however, that I have failed to thank some of you for one reason or another, and this is an opportunityto say once again howgrateful lam. Iam very aware for example that many of you have helped in ways other than making a donation to the Appeal, and I know how essential this help has been. I am sure you will agree that the Appeal has been a success. By the beginning of March 1980, 30,000 had been received, by May the total was 50,000 and by October 1980,the half-way stage, over 65,000 had been received. This was the result of contributions from more than 300 individuals and Trusts, and of a variety of fund raising efforts: Mrs Fortescue opened her garden at Garden House, Yelverton, Mrs Jo Thomas co-ordinated the efforts of all the boys, their parents and staff in organising the very successful Summer Fair, and Leon Goossens generously gave his services at a concert Between October 1980 and June 1981, a further 17,500 was raised, partly from additional donations, and partly from two major fund-raising-efforts. The Appeal Auction Committee, with its Chairman Dr. Christopher Noy-Scott and Secretary, Mrs Barbara Hall, was able to hand over a cheque for 5,000, raised as a result of the Antique Auction and two delightful evenings, one at Bickham and one at Wembury House. As I said at the opening of the Hall on June 20th, a remarkable boost to the whole venture was given through the sponsored walk, which took place on the second Sunday of the Summer Term. The proceeds were divided on a 50/50 basis: 1,400 to help handicapped children through the Devon Youth Association, and the same amount towards our own Appeal. The Hall has now been in use for three terms and has proved to be a more valuable asset than I could have imagined: recitials, film shows, orchestra and choir practices, concerts, lectures, the school play, exam hall, dances, P.Eand indoor games of every kind - and badminton, we propose, in the Autumn. It has really been worth the effort, and again, my thanks to you for all you have done. 2 H.P.Wortham.

8 THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS When Miss Tuubs opened her Preparatory School for the Sons of Gentlemen in Plymouth in 1881 and had the audacity to c h a r g e 15 Guineas a term forboarders, she can have had little idea of how Alton School would develop.in the next hundred years into the Mount House that we know today. The whole story is one of continual development and improvement of facilities, a phase which has been accelerated since the enforced move of the school to Tavistock from war-torn Plymouth during World War II. The past twenty-five years have been times of almost continual change and have seen the addition of the 'new wing' of dormitories and classrooms (added in 1960 but still so called!), further additions to the dormitory accomodation in Drake, Nelson, Raleigh, Mountbatten and, later still, in the 'out' houses of Collingwood and Cunningham; and the improvement of and additions to the 'outside' classrooms and the Maths, and French Room extension. A Science Lab. and Art Room have been added, the various cottages refurbished, and modelling rooms provided, a new staff room commissioned. In 1966, a further major addition in the shape of the magnificent dining hall and underlying catacombs was completed and the back verandah enclosed for our greater comfort. And while all this was going on, there have been continual improvements and additions to the grounds and gardens. This is a very much over-simplified outline of what has happened here on Mount Tavy since 1957, but it seems almost a natural extension of all this growth that our centenary year should see the provision of one more excellent facility in the shape of the Centenary Hall. The Appeal; which was to raise the necessary cash for this new venture was launched in 1979, and the major fund-raising events have been as follows. In June 1980 came the gigantic Summer Fair, and for a whole day our grounds and buildings took on a remarkable carnival atmosphere. Teas in the dining hall, gas-filled balloons on the patio, sisterly sweeties in the gym., vintage car trips for the adventurous, t- shirts suitably inscribed, home made marmalade unexpectedly from a quiet Somerset vicarage, go-karting on the playground, sale of this and that and the other in nearly every classroom, an unfamiliarly familiar clown pushing a baby round in a pram, competitions, sideshows (including the opportunity to throw wet sponges at important faces), all the fun of the fair- it was all there and all the brain child of Jo Thomas. What a day to remember! During the winter some rather more sober events took place but all with the same proud purpose. Leon Goossens and John Simpson provided a superb evening of music, the whole event being cast somewhat in the Glyndebourne mould with black ties and long frocks and a buffet supper. Mrs Fortescue opened her magnificent garden for our benefit on three Sundays; and an evening of wine and merriment at Bickham House, organised by Henry and Robin Lopes, proved another most popular event. Some musicians and choiristers wended their way to Wembury House one Saturday evening to beguile the guests of Sir Henry and Lady Studholme who very kindly offered their home for an evening of music and refreshment evocative of another era. The whole programme, and an eventful yearforall of us, was rounded off by the Spring 3

9 FANFARE Antique Auction, lovingly prepared by Mrs Barbara Hall and Doctor Noy Scott; and by the-now-legendary Sponsored Walk, the second opportunity for our boys to make a direct contribution to the appeal by their own efforts. And right royal efforts they did make! Spurred on by a covey of parents, many from the Services and thus accustomed to unaccustomed challenges, a very large number of boys of all ages and sizes completed the eighteen mile trek in appalling conditions of wind and soaking rain, and thus brought upon themselves great honour, and to the Devon County Youth Association and the Mount House Centenary Appeal a most valuable sharing of atotalinsponsorship fees of close on 3,000. And so the appeal is closed, the tumult and the shouting dies, and we resume our normal low profile and the pursuit of excellence in all that we try to do, backed now by a superb new facility, but even more by the knowledge that so many people from so many different walks of life think well enough of what has been achieved in the past hundred years to back us with their good wishes, their cash and, best of all their loving labour so as to set us firmly on a road which promises to be harderthan that we have already traversed, but fully prepared to meet any challenge we may encounter on our way to First Recital in Centenary Hall September 1980 L. Goossens & John Simpson

10 THE YEARS BETWEEN It is two years since we last appeared in print and there is much to record of the happenings in the interim. But first, an editorial apology that a whole year has had to be missed in our reporting cycle. This was due to an unfortunate combination of circumstances, not least of which was the fact that the editor was more or less hors de combat throughout the period when this journal is normally put to bed. The major events of have not unnaturally been connected with the Centenary Appeal and its consequences. But these have been vintage years in other respects too, and these paragraphs will attempt to highlight some of the aspects of school life which were not directly connected with the aniversary. CHRISTMAS TERMS 1979 & 1980 Christmas Terms come and go and follow very much the same pattern as the years pass by. But among the more stimulating events of the past two years have been the heart warming successes of our rugby teams, who seem to go from strength to strength under the inspired coaching of Roy Buchanan-Allen ably aided and abetted by John Symons, himself an established star of the local club rugby scene. Full reports of the two seasons under review appear elsewhere, but despite an almost total ignorance of the subtle nuances of the game, the writer has often been cheered to see such obvious skill and determination in evidence on the field. But it is the Christian climax of the term that must linger most clearly in the memory, and sweet singing in the quire has been a most notable feature of our Carol Services. As the evening shadows fall on a winter's afternoon and the lights go on in homes and shop windows, a chill wind perhaps blusters across the square, but within the confines of the church, filled with a huge congregation of parents and friends of the school, all is warmth and light and good cheer, and these end-of-term Christmas services do much to send us on our way to the holidays awash with feelings of goodwill to all men, even though the calendar dictates that we must hold our services nearly two weeks before the actual date of this cheerful Christian festival. For this annual spiritual refreshment much credit must go to Raymond Reynolds who directs the music with such expertise. Otherwise, these terms contain the mixed delights of fireworks, eleven-plus dance, the annual film produced with such wizardry by HPW, and of course, the party, when never has so much been consumed by so few in such a short time.christmas may come but once a year but it still remains something very special in our annual affairs., and the proceedings are always rounded off by the family gathering of the Christmas Dance, of which Sid Gateley and his music now seems to form an integral part. EASTER TERMS 1980 & 1981 Easter terms too have their own special place in our pattern of life, and among the more or less popular events are the Cross Country competitions, which year by year produce their surprises and very often a new and unexpected champion. The most notable feature of the 5

11 FANFARE 1981 competition was the fact that it was run in more or less ideal conditions, and the three winners -Philip De Glanville, Robin Bertram & Ben James- at least did not have to contend with the traditional rain and slippery conditions underfoot. Another regular feature of the closing hours of the Easter Term is the Spoken English Competition. This now seems to have evolved an acceptable format in which the competitors, limited to the Sixth and Fifth Forms, choose their own passage from a book of their own selection. Though the shadow of censorship must obviously linger in the background, it has not been so far necessary to ban any particular entry, and the result has been an interesting and catholic range of literature, though as was pointed out by the 1981 adjudicator, the selection of a suitable and readable passage is more than half the battle. The 1980 competition was judged by Mrs J.E. Bullocke (who sportingly stood down when her grandson was competing) jointly with our old friends Margaret and Norman Chinn. It was won by Horatio Morpurgo with an outstanding choice and impressive rendering of the opening lines of Dylan Thomas's 'Under Milk Wood.' Who could fail with such verbal wizardry? The runners up were Rupert Harrow and Simon Meers, but there is no doubt that Horatio was in a class of his own here. In 1981, the competition was judged by Michael Morpurgo, and it was he who made the point that the choice of reading matter must be something with which the reader could become really involved and not merely act as a rather impersonal mouthpiece. The winner on this basis turned out to be a surprised but very worthy Toby Ashworth, and the runnersup were Christopher Bullocke and Philip De Glanville. It is noteworthy that special commendation was accorded to Toby s brother Henry. There must be something in the air of Watergate Bay! A one-off event in the Easter 1981 term was the arrival of Sergeant German from the Devon and Cornwall Police not to give a lecture but to answer questions. This he did with great skill and provided a good deal of entertainment by the way. But it was clear that the young audience had little idea of the real role of the police, regarding them simply as being in the 'Starsky and Hutch' mould. The message came across loud and clear from Sergeant German that the police, at least in our neck of the woods, are primarily there to help the community in any way that they can, and not merely to take the law breakers into custody. SUMMER TERMS 1980 and 1981 Summer terms depend so much for their full enjoyment upon good weather, and neither of the last two years have provided very much of that. The summer of 1981 in particular was memorable not so much for rain, although there was plenty of that from time to time, but rather for overcast skies and low temperatures. This affected all our activities adversley and, combined with a mysterious bug which reared its ugly head in the last days of the term and caused the swimming pool to be closed for a period, played havoc with our swimming programme. Never have we managed to achieve so few survival awards, the Honours and the Gold having to be scrapped altogether when the pool was closed and it was not possible to get training for the RLSS Intermediate even started owing to consistently low temperatures. The fact that we were unable to hold any heats for the swimming gala proved in th event to be a blessing in disguise. Far more boys than usual were able to take part in the Gala and a good time was had by all. This may well be a pointer for the future. Despite the meteorological gloom, our cricketers and especially our athletes managed to carry out an almost full programme and to earn themselves many laurels, more adequately reported elswhere. Suffice it to say that the cricket owes a great deal to the expertise and enthusiasm of Patrick Cashell and Ken Cload, the athletics to the endless hours spent in training our team by Graham Bush, assisted in 1980 by Paul Vincent and in 1981 by Bruce Hancock. 6

12 In 1981 our tennis took on a new look thanks very much to the inspired coaching of Peter Occleshaw, who incidentally managed to find the time to become runner up in the Men's Singles section of the Devon County Championships. His coaching technique kept everyone on the move, and it is a long time since so much use was made of our tennis court. Despite many problems we managed to complete the two internal competitions, The Doubles being won by Philip De Glanville and Robert Russell, The Singles by Nicholas James, a young player of some distinction who has unfortunately had to leave us before he was able to achieve his full potential. The final in which he defeated Philip De Glanville was a memorable game which produced some of the best tennis we have seen from our players for many a day. Golf too seems to flourish as a minor sport, and Richard Youngman, appearing in the final for the second year running -in 1980 he had to give best to his brother Rupert -beat Robert Russell in the 1981 championship in one of the best finals for a long time, so declared Tony Moore, the Tavistock professional who coaches for us and who kindly refereed the match. Our archers have gone from strength to strength under the eagle eye of Carl Palmer and it was most unfortunate that Wolborough were this year stricken by an even more virulent bug than our own and were oblidged to cancel both the annual matches in tennis and archery. We should have acquitted ouselves well in both. In both of the years under review, Nelson Lee managed to take sufficient time off his supreme athletic performances to couple these with the development of his talents as champion archer. OPEN DAY 1981 The first half of the afternoon - one of the very few fine and warm days with which we were blessed in this summer of our discontent - followed the usual pattern. Cricket was represented by the Set Match Final; there was a most successful canoe demonstration engineered and presented by Tim Wiltshire, Tom Notley and William Morgan; casting, putting, shooting, tennis, athletics (in the form of a 'Superstar's competition), boating, and strawberry eating - all were represented. But the climax of the afternoon, one might really say of the school year, took place after tea, when the Centenary Hall was officially opened by Lord Roborough in the presence of the Chairman of the Governors, the Hon. Frank Fisher MC, MA, and a large al fresco gathering of parents, friends and boys. After a brief eulogium and expression of thanks by the Chairman, the Hall was opened by His Lordship who is evidently as accustomed to opening buildings that are already open as is Prince Charles. This brief and informal ceremony was followed by an entertainment designed as much as anything to show off two of the raisons d'etre of the Hall. Music was provided by a select ensemble, much on the lines of that presented earlier at Wembury House, and this was followed by the annual French play. This is fully reviewed elsewhere. Suffice it to say that this was a grand luxe affair specially written by Ben Sykes, Head of Modem Languages at King's College, Taunton, who was brave enough to be present in the audience and who also survived the presentation of (appropriately in the circumstances!) a bottle of Chablis by Monsieur Johnnie Wraith, accompanied by suitable Franglais Murmurings. This was a triumphant day, the sun was 'laughing sweetly' and all was well with the world. Our thanks to Lord Roborough for setting the scene so nobly. VISITING PREACHERS. We are very fortunate in the number of kind people who take the trouble, sometimes travelling long distances in the process, to visit us at the weekend and talk to us at our Sunday morning services. Over the past two years these have included the following:- Rev. John Simpson, Vicar of Curry Rivel. 7

13 FANFARE Rev. Tony Curry, Director of Music at Kelly College. Canon Pilkington, Headmaster of the King's School, Canterbury. Rev. John Eddison. Richard Morgan, Headmaster of Clifton College. Rev. Ivor Earl, the recently retired minister on the Tavistock Methodist circuit. Rev Peter Apps, from the Parish Church of St. Andrew in Plymouth. Rev Donald Peyton Jones D.S.C. Chaplain to the Missions to Seamen in Plymouth. Rev. D.H.P. Davey, Vicar of Liskeard. Rev R. Garrard, Field Secretary of the Shaftesbury Society. Rev. Richard Gilpin,. Vicar of Tavistock Hon. F.F. Fisher MC Formerly Master of Wellington and Chairman of our Governors. Rev. John Hutchinson, old boy of Mount House. James Batten, Headmaster of King's College, Taunton. Bill Caldwell, Editor of 'The Preparatory Schools Review' and formerly Headmaster of Belhaven, Dunbar. Rev. Ian Thompson, Formerly R.N. Chaplain and now Chaplain at Abbotsholme School. Michael Morpurgo. Director, Farms for City Children. Rt. Hon. Peter Mills M.P., Member of Parliament for West Devon. Mr John Strange. Headmaster of Forres School, Swanage. Rev. D.D.Ormsby. Rev. D.R. Jones. R.N. Chaplain at H.M.S. Drake. Stuart Andrews, Headmaster of Clifton College. Dr. Roger Mott. Second Master of King's College, Taunton. Rev. David Jones, Headmaster of Bryanston School. CELEBRITY CONCERTS. We are especially fortunate in the efforts that are made to provide excellent music for our delectation. Apart from periodic visits to hear the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Plymouth or its smaller sister, the Sinfonietta, at the Tavistock Town Hall, we are also honoured by the visit of a succession of musicians, many of them most eminent in their particular field. The latter have included Leon Goossens now part of the family; Jack Brymer, the principal clarinettist in the country; James Blades, the celebrated percussionist; Anthony Hopkins, who came ostensibly to beat the Headmaster in a golf foursome but who also managed to fit in a most entertaining talkabout'incidental' music, though his somewhat sophisticated wit appealed perhaps rather more to the older members of the audience; Stephen Gordon, a young guitarist whose personaility made almost as great an impression as his musicianship; Colin Sauer, of the [Partington String Quartet, but this time with his own family ensemble; and last but not least a vigorous and tuneful concert by the Bryanston School Band, who arrived late after a particularly unpleasant journey through the mist but who made up for this by their spirited playing. LECTURES We also have a number of visits from speakers on various topics, and these have included the Royal Navy Presentation Team, skippered by Captain Robert Woodard RN;Mr George Spenceley speaking about 'Wilderness and Wealth'; Rev. Donald Peyton Jones, whose topic was 'They that go down to the sea in ships' and who followed this up by organising a visit to a merchantman in Plymouth Docks and a reciprocal visit by some Korean seamen to our school; and John Millar who gave an illustrated talk on 'Queen of the Himalayas'; 8 Perhaps most memorable of all was the rivetting talk on "The North Pole' by Wally

14 Herbert, who seems to regard trans-arctic expeditions by dog sledge much as the rest of us take for granted journeys on British motorways. James Allerton encased in full Eskimo Rig (smells and all!) was an added bonus in this remarkable entertainment. It goes without saying that latterly these events have taken place in the comfort and splendour of the new hall and this has added to the pleasure on each occassion. MRS JO THOMAS It would be hard indeed to pay proper tribute to the enormous contribution that Jo Thomas made to the life of the school during her twelve years in charge of the Art Department, and during which time she organised the move to our splendid newart room. Apart from her 'routine' work in the Art Room and the great encouragement she gave to so many budding artists, Jo Thomas will be remembered here for two things -her great gift for creating theatrical costumes, correct in every detail; and for what proved to be her piece De resistance, the organisation of the most successful Summer Fair in 1980, ourfirst major fund-raising occasion. To follow Jean Sheers in the theatrical business was no mean challenge, but Jo Thomas did it with skill, aplomb and success, and as a producer who worked with her on a number of plays, I can only record my gratitude for her work and my admiration for her consummate skill. As to the Summer Fair, this giant project in a totally unfamiliar field was a tremenduous success, and it was due exclusively to her ability to persuade, charm, bully and cajole that so many people became involved, many at first reluctantly, but all finally swept up in the excitement of the day. Our debt to Jo Thomas is considerable and we wish her well in her new life. Christmas Term Easter & Summer Terms Christmas Term Easter & Summer Terms Christmas Term HEAD BOYS. John Coupland. Simon Meers. Michael Gardner. James Allerton. Thomas Notley As year succeeds to year, we always seem to find the young man to fill this important role. Sometimes the choice is obvious, sometimes the 'victim' is as surprised as are his contemporaries; but never are we let down, and very often long-suspected but hitherto unseen qualities emerge and while many of our Head Boys reach astonishing heights of leadership and loyalty and man management, none are ever lacking in any important talent. It is an ever recurring source of wonder that thirteen-year-olds can react so responsibly to a not inconsiderable burden and we have much to thank these boys for in their sevice to the community. PREFECTS They have been assisted over the period by the following prefects, shown in alphabetical order:- Toby Ashworth Paul Barley Guy Bartlett Peter Brindle Thomas Brough Paul Furse Davis Gimson Rupert Harrow John Healey Thomas Hensman Ian Mair James Maycock Horatio Morpurgo lan Orr Gage Pellowe Philip Sturgeon Alastair Thompson Nicholas Tucker Simon Weston Stephen Williams

15 FANFARE Adrian Cole James Cowling Philip De Glanville Alain De Pourtales Nigel Dyke Bruce Fox Rupert Houghton Jeremy Langley Nelson Lee Philip Learoyd Mark McElney James Mackenzie Dominic Phillips Stephen Pratt Robert Russell Robert Scourse Sebastian Smith George Spencer Jason Wright Richard Youngman Rupert Youngman Terms can be loosely reckoned as 'good' or 'bad' (in the sense immortalised in '1066 and all that') by the success of the prefectorial body. Since at any one time 10% of the members of the school are prefects, it would be only in an ideal world that all would come completely up to scratch, and it would be senseless to deny that a handful do fail to measure up fully to their responsibilities. But in general it is fair to say that the prefects do carry out an important task loyally and conscientiously; and there is no doubt that the absence of such a corps d'elite would make day-to-day administration a good deal less effective and a good deal more complex. 'FOOTPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME'! In compiling this list of those who have left and those who have joined our community over the past two years, the Editor has become very aware of our comparatively transient composition. We are always glad to see new faces but it is always sad to say goodbye to those who, in five years or so, have become an integral part of our lives and some of whom we know we shall probably never see again. But perhaps such sentimental thoughts are merely part of what Mr Chips described as 'the most fatal complaint of all -annodomini'-so let us proceed to the calling of the roll. A sad farewell then to these boys who have gone to the great wide world and with them go our very best wishes for future success and happiness. Geoffrey Bameby. John Coupland. Philip Kearley. Mark McElney. Rory Marshall. Dominic Barber. Guy Bartlett. Peter Brindle. Alain De Pourtales. Charles Challis. Adrian Cole. Nigel Dyke. Paul Furse. Alexander Gilbert. David Gimson. Rupert Harrow. Thomas Hensman. James Honey. 10 CHRISTMAS TERM 1979 Edgarley Hall. Rugby School. State School. Allhallows School. Canford School. SUMMER TERM 1980 Royal Hospital School, Greenwich. King's College, Taunton. Uppingham School. Winchester College. Tavistock School. Harrow School. Millfield School. Canford School. Kelly College. Uppingham School. Radley College. Taunton School. Kelly College.

16 Julian Hurst. Mathew Kirwin. Caspar Lucas. James Mackenzie. James Maycock. Simon Meers. Horatio Morpurgo. Lewis Pugh. Perran Thomas. Tristan Thomas. Nicholas Tucker. Simon Weston. Stephen Williams. Jason Wright. Simon Wright. Rupert Youngman. Thomas Brough. Michael Gardner. Philip Learoyd. Gage Pellowe. Robert Scourse. George Spencer. Toby Ashworth. James Allerton. Paul Barley. Nicholas Bayly. Christopher Bullocke. James Cowling. Philip De Glanville. Gareth Evans. Bruce Fox. John Healey. Rupert Houghton. James Impey. Benjamin James. Nicholas James. David Key. Jeremy Langley. Nelson Lee. Ian Mair. Jonathan Meyer. John Nicholls. Ian Orr. Dominic Phillips. Stephen Pratt Repton School. Kelly College. Kelly College. Wellington College. Radley College. Bryanston School. Bryanston School. Grahamstown, South Africa. Truro School. Truro School. Sherborne School. Taunton School. Blundell's School. Canford School. Queen Elizabeth's School, Crediton. Sherborne School. CHRISTMAS TERM 1980 Malvern College. Marlborough College. Eton College. Millfield School. Monkton Combe School. King's College, Taunton. EASTER TERM 1981 Radley College. SOMMER TERM 1981 Stowe School. King's College, Taunton. Bryanston School. Clayesmore School. Sherborne School. Bryanston School. Kelly College. Blundell's School. Rendcomb College. Douai School. King's College, Taunton. Truro School. Truro School. Sherborne School. Cheltenham College. Sherborne School. King's College, Taunton. King's College, Taunton. Tutor Wellington College. Wellington College. Repton School. 11

17 FANFARE Lloyd Prichard. Robert Russell. Sebastian Smith. James Speddy. Philip Sturgeon. Paul Taylor. James Thomas. Alistair Thompson. Cameron Todd. Canford School. Blundell's School. Wellington College. Milton Abbey King's College, Taunton. Plymouth College. Blundell's School. Abbotsholme School. Exeter School. And a warm welcome to all those who have joined us in the past two years. William Beard William Beeley Angus Blair Alasdair Cameron James Carter Philip De Glanville Toby Harward Rupert Houghton Jonathan Hurst Alexander Lewis CHRISTMAS TERM 1979 Christopher McBride Neil Maciver Robert Milne Piers Motley Edward Noy Scott Andrew Plewes John Savery Piers Thompson Michael.Tylor Hamish Wheeler Peter Evelyn EASTER TERM 1980 David Lewis Michael Powell Marcus Taylor Robert Abernethy Paul Taylor SOMMERTERM 1980 Nicholas Valentine Anthony Allen Jocelyn Briggs Andrew Broadhurst Christopher Cashell Andrew Cross David Davies Paul Edwards Alexander Fox Charles Gillmore Dominic Goggs Matthew Grose Jason Hiscock CHRISTMAS TERM 1980 Michael Kneebone Nicholas Moore Jeremy Morton Peter Parshall Julian Perowne Dane Salter Christian Taylor Paul Wreford-Brown Toby Wright Simon Addison- Smith Hugo Elliott Adam Dalgliesh EASTER TERM 1981 Richard Gregson Nicholas Mannering Harry Spedding James Hodgson Michael Priddis Robin Lumb Toby Scourse SUMMER TERM 1981 Alexander Mustard Samuel Rutherford Jeremy Sankey THE LADIES It is with very great pleasure that we welcome Mrs Jenny Lumb to the appointment of Sister. There was a time when we began to think that Lois Spencer would be irreplaceable in this enormously important appointment, and indeed we did endure three terms of doubt and experiment as a result of which Miss Spencer entered the fray once more for a single term. But now we are all set for a long reign and it is certainly true that Jenny Lumb has got off to a very happy start so far as the rest of us are concerned. Lois Spencer, after a quarter of a century of service as Matron and General Factotum, 12

18 has now withdrawn to Rookery Cottage from where she conducts her alimental campaign. She seems to bustle about with unreduced energy, but she thoroughly deserves the more relaxed lifestyle that her new post as caterer should enable her to enjoy. It was a pleasure too to welcome back to the fold Susie Buchanan-Allen as senior resident assistant matron. She has served us well in the past and her brief respite seems to have brought her back to us with renewed energy and cheerfulness. This splendid matronly team is completed by the presence of Mrs Jackie Fogwill, Mrs Gladys Bax, Mrs Linda Stevens and Miss Georgina Andrew. Sadly the latter has decided to move on to fresh fields and pastures newand it remains only for us to let her know how very much her hard work was appreciated by us and by the boys whose care was her special province. STAFF CHANGES In the past two years since we last went to press we have welcomed four new recruits to our teaching staff. Robin and Sue Harward came to teach between them History, English, French and Latin and, after a year as House Tutors, will continue to carry out this teaching programme. Lisa Gregory came from the Lake District to take over the teaching of Junior Subjects in our second transition form. Anna Hughes with a distinguished university career behind her, has joined us to take charge of the Art Department in place of Jo Thomas. To all these good people we extend a warm welcome and our good wishes for a happy sojourn in our midst HOUSEHOLD MATTERS Robin and Susan Harward have now got themselves a house in the area to which they are withdrawing after a year of residence in the school as House Tutors. It has been a pleasure to have them with us and our thanks are due to them for their efforts on behalf of all the young residents in our community over the past year. However, we are with effect from the Christmas Term of 1981, changing the system which has been in an experimental stage ever since the Headmaster moved out last year; and now our very old friends Margaret and Norman Chinn are returning to the fold as House Parents, ostensibly in a non-teaching role though no doubt they will as always be ready to step into the breach as and when required. New accommodation is being provided for them, based on the 'flat' and we wish them a long, comfortable and very happy stay with us in this new appointment GIFTS We are always delighted by the generosity of the parents of boys who are leaving and this year has been no exception, many parents having elected to support our Centenary Appeal rather than make a specific presentaion. To them and to all the following go our most grateful thanks. James Cowling. A gift of money to provide extra facilities for the orchestra. Bill and Andrew Darby. A magnificent presentation for the library. Richard Edwards. A gift of money to provide books for the library. James and Michael Gardner. A set of tee markers for our sporting 9-hole golf course. James Honey. Weight-lifting equipment. Mark McElney. Rugby post protective cushions. James Maycock. A splendid clock for the Centenary Hall. Stephen Pratt. A wooden seat for the grounds. Bruce St Clair. A set of 'Observer' books for the library. 13

19 FATS FARE H L p Each year seems to throw up just the right young man to help us with our multifarious summer activities. In 1979 it was Michael Spiller, who returned for a short period in 1981 and made a huge contribution in a very short time. In 1980 it was Paul Vincent who came back and who proved an enormous benefactor to the ever-growing athletics brigade, he himself being no mean performer and a patient and useful coach. And then 1981 brought to us Australian Bruce Hancock, a young graduate out to see the world before returning to his native heath to take up a career. He came for one term and stayed for two and would have been more than welcome to add to that number! In his comparatively brief stay with us, Bruce became very much part of the establishment and many boys owe a great deal to cheerful and willing help and to his ability to establish rapport with all ages. He will be especially remembered with gratitude by our athletes, and reference has been made to this elsewhere. But there was not any aspect of school life in which Bruce was not prepared to lend a hand, and our warmest thanks go to him, and tomichael Spiller and to Paul Vincent, for their energetic contribution to our way of life. It would be invidious in this connection not to mention the quiet and unassuming help that was provided by young Mr Peach, an enthusiastic model maker who has been prepared to share his expertise with any who cared to come. Our thanks to him for setting many young modellers on the right road. CONGRATULATIONS Our congratulations go to James Cowling for his superb effort in winning the top scholarship to Sherborne in 1981 to add to the musical laurels he had already won at the same school. Rumour has it that they will be paying him to attend that distinguished academy! Congratulations too to David Gimson who was our sole academic award winner in 1980 with his Exhibition to Uppingham, and to Alistair Thompson for his Major Modern Language Scholarship to Abbotsholme It seems appropriate too, to mention in the same breath success of a different order - that of Andrew Key, who was chosen to play in the 1APS Orchestra at the Maltings at Snape in the summer of This young musician, who led the second oboes in this orchestra at the age of eleven plus, clearly has a considerable talent of which we expect to hear a good deal more. Last but not least we honour Richard Youngman who, after appearances in 1980 and 1981, came very near to winning the Stove Putter this year. SUNDAY COLLECTIONS As regular members of our congregation will already know, on most Sundays of the school year we take a collection destined for one charity or another. Owing to the generosity of our many visitors and to the small but regular contibutions by most of the boys, we have been enabled over the past two years to send over 2,000 collected in this way. Beneficiaries have included the following worthy recipients:- Royal Commonwealth Society for UN1CEF (Special Preparatory Schools the Blind. collection) OXFAM. Christian Aid Spastics Society. Pestalozzi Homes Save the Children Fund. British Red Cross Barnardo's. Missions to Seamen Help the Aged. Joint Educational Trust Old Folks Rest House, Tavistock Farms for City Children The Shaftesbury Society. National Association for the Welfare of The Marie Curie Foundation. Children in Hospital National Children's Home. Northorpe Hall. 14

20 Jimmy Saville Stoke Mandeville Fund Naples Disaster Fund We have thus tried to help in a small way organisations which cater for all age groups and for a variety of needs 1880 As it was in the beginning.

21 16 Colin and Jill (Christopher Bullocke and George Spencer)

22 MOTHER GOOSE Any connection between the vast amphitheatre of the Hippodrome in the centre of the city of Bristol and our own new and intimate theatre in the Centenary Hall must at first appear at the very least somewhat tenuous. But to the writer, with childhood memories of Christmases of half-a-century ago centred round the superb Bristol pantomimes, the connection is close and immediate. For with our first presentation in the new hall, the pantomime 'Mother Goose', the years fell away and I was once again the small boy laughing fit to burst at the antics of George Lacey as Mother Goose, filled with wonderment at the gentle romance of Colin and Jill, hissing the every appearance of the Squire, tickled pink by the zany activities of the Broker's men, Willy and Nilly, and thrilled by the foottapping melodies belted out by the chorus of villagers and by an assortment of soloists. While the age-old battle between Good and Evil was waged before our eyes. But this was not the professional wizardry of George Lacey and his contemporaries, Randolph Sutton and the rest, but a new generation, to whom the traditional pantomime is an antique, to be taken out of its glass case and carefully dusted and refurbished. And so it was a near-miracle that George Lacey s place should have been so magnificently filled by Robert Russell with a professional aplomb that startled many of us who thought we knew him well. His easy manner which quickly established a rapport with the audience, his amazing transformation into a slinky seductress, his feeling for knockabout comedy, all these did a lot to set the seal of success upon the show. He was most ably supported by the sinister figure of the Squire (Rupert Noy Scott), greeted by the audience with enthusiastic sibilance, and assisted in his evil machinations by the absurd figures of Willey and Nilly (Philip Learoyd & Ian Orr) to whose comic invention there seemed no limit. But the real acting honours must surely go to George Spencer with his delicately sketched portrait of innocent young love in the shape of Jill, the charming daughter of Mother Gooses. His every gesture was just right and the sincerity of his characterisation came across with clear conviction. Christopher Bullocke, as Colin the lad to whom Jill had given her heart, was perhaps less at home with the part of the clean-limbed young lover home from abroad, but he made a bold and often satisfying shot at this rather oldfashioned and unfamiliar character, unfamiliar at least in this half of the century. Johnnie Wraith, as Jack, Mother Gooses's son, came across more than any other character as the one who really understood what he was saying and as being aware of the enormity of every pun and the point of every gag, however laboured. His straightforward and clear delivery, reminiscent at times of a North Country stand-up comic, was a joy to listen to and many of the comedy honours fell to him. The continual battle between Good and Evil was well upheld in the best traditions of pantomime by John Healey, as Fairy Tranquilheart (a part as far removed from his antics on the rugby field as can be imagined), and Tom Brough as Demon Discontent, whose first appearance in the wake of a flash box startled many of the audience out of any onset of somnolence. The unspeakable rhyming couplets, the demoniacal laughter, and the twinkling, star-crowned wand, were as much a part of the pantomime tradition as anything 17

23 FANFARE in the show. But where would Mother Goose be without Priscilla, the Krugerrand-laying, outsize exgreylag whose amazing aureate oviparity laid the foundations for the family's new prosperity? Philip Sturgeon brought this larger-than-life bird to life in, we suspect, considerable discomfort but with a certain inescapable charm. He seemed the master of just the right angle of the head to coax a sympathetic sigh from the audience and he achieved a remarkable degree of agility when one considers his formidable top-hamper. Other memories linger -the rustic obesity of James Thomas's Landlord Popplewick; the prodigious manual dexterity of Nelson Lee's King Goosegog 111 which enabled him to take on enough parts to satisfy even Bottom the Weaver- and the jolly junketing chorus whose spirited rendering of 'Crest of a wave' would have made glad the heart of Ralph Reader. But perhaps the most unexpected aspect of the whole show lay in the unsuspected terpsichorean talent revealed in the enchanting forest scene where small animals, goblins and fairies performed a delightful ballet which contrasted well with the rough pantomime humour of the rest of the presentation. Th This was a lively and well-shaped show and a very worthy opener for our first stage performance in the new Centenary Hall. DEMON DISCONTENT FAIRY TRANQCI1LHEART LANDLORD POPPLEWICK EL1ZABETHELSPETHBETSYN' BESS BROWN Goosegirl known as BROWNIE MOTHER GOOSE JACK - Her son JILL -Her daughter SQUIRE SILAS O'SOVILE COLIN - His nephew WILLY & NILLY -His Bailiffs FAIRY SNOWDROP 1st GHOST 2nd GHOST GOOSEGOG King of Gooserealm PRISCILLA - His daughter, a Princess Goose 18 Thomas Brough John Healey James Thomas Cameron Todd Robert Russell John Wraith George Spencer Rupert Noy Scott Christopher Bullocke Philip Learoyd as villagers, courtiers, goblins, skeletons, forest animals, geese, fairies, etc. Michael Gardner Ian Mair Angus Blair Sebastian Smith Dominic Phillips Toby Harward Paul Barley Piers Stannus Alex Lewis James Impey Nicholas Learoyd David Lewis David Pinder Toby Ashworth Edward Noy Scott Paul Vick John Nicholls Michael Powell David Key William Beard John Savery Philip Rogers William Beeley Piers Thompson James Speddy Michael Tylor Ian Orr Susan Crook Gage Pellowe Stephen Pratt Nelson Lee Philip Sturgeon

24 ACT ONE Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Tippety Witchet village green Outside the Squire's Hall Mother Goose's Palace On the way to the pool The Magic Pool INTERVAL ACT11 Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Scene 6 Scene 7 Scene 8 Scene 9 The Enchanted Forest The Road Home An Interruption Mother Goose's Cottage In the Clouds Goosegog Palace In the Clouds Back in the Village Mother Goose's Grand Reception The Producer extends his heartfelt thanks to: R. Reynolds James Cowling G.P.W.Cashell Mrs JE. Thomas J. Symons J.S. Thomas FJ. Weeks Miss L.H. Gregory Mrs M. Crook RA. Harward G. Bush J.R. Vaughan Mrs J. Fogwill Music Stage Manager Wardrobe, Props and Decor Lighting Scene Building Scene Building Fairies and Dances Dances Scene Painting Properties Sound Effects Wardrobe Nicholas Bayly, Alistair Thompson, Gareth Evans, Jason Wood, Richard Youngman, Charles Gozzard, Charles Mclntyre, John Sears, Jonathan Meyer, Lloyd Prichard, Nicholas James, Henry Ashworth, Jeremy Langley and the many others who have freely given their aid. 19

25 The School Orchestra at work

26 LA CHASSE ACI BCJSTE We felt a little apprehensive before this play started -how could 13 year-olds cope with a French Play? Would they 'get over to the audience' or not? Worse still, we were sitting next to the author, who may have shared the same fears. Just consider for a moment how his play came to be written. Imagine a meeting some time ago, when Prep and Public School French masters discussed, among other things, Common Entrance and ways of encouraging interest in learning French. One Public School master (Ben Sykes) said "Of course, I find Plays an excellent way of encouraging interest". To which a Prep School master (Patrick Cashell) replied, "Yes, we here, at Mount House, have produced a simple little production each Summer Term for the last seven years but, whilst there is plenty of material for older pupils, there are very few French Plays available for Prep School boys. Can you recommend any?" "Er...well...l tell you what, I'll write you one", replied Ben Sykes. "Very well," said Patrick, "you do that, and Mount House boys will perform it". And thus there came about the Dramatic Presentation for the opening of the Centenary Hall, which we shall summarise for those who did not see it, and for those who do not remember what they saw and heard. To start with, Patrick Cashell as a caderverous-looking French 'fin de siecle' Professeur had us standing for the Marseillaise and then held our attention with his magnificently expressive eyes while he set the scene (en anglais, naturellement). After seeing slides of Palamede de la Megisserie-Truffaut (a Nob) and his meilleur 'copain', plebeian Georges Bouton, climbing up the Eiffel Tower in 1889, we saw them'live', dining and wining (with Chablis) too well and vowing to climb the latest wonder of the world, 'cette tour, symbole de l'ingenuite des ingenieurs francais' to proclaim to the world 'leur amitie parfaite'. During the ascent, Palamede picked a quarrel over the division of the dinner bill, claiming, quite rightly, that Georges had cheated him of a few centimes. A challenge was issued; early next morning a ridiculous duel ensued in the Bois de Boulogne; Palamede fell, wounded in his little finger by Georges' "cowboy shot", and, as he fell, vowed vengeance for this betrayal and blot on his family's honour, intact 'depuis sept cents ans'. The family vendetta was carefully nurtured and handed down to Palamede's descendants, young grandson Aristide in 1930 being urged by his mother to eat his soup in order to become big and strong enough to recoverthe familyhonour, Palemede having died of shame a mere 30 years after his unfortunate "accident" and Aristide's own father having died of grief some six years later. It was not until 1965 that an opportunity arose. Aristide, prematurely middle-aged and bald, as a direct result of the family dishonour (of course), happened to be in Moulins and came across the 'maire' of that town unveiling 'le buste en bronze' of a local benefactor, one Georges Bouton, born a hundred years previously. As he listened to the panegyric, he realised that this Georges was none other than his grandfather's foe. He waited till after dark, stole the bust and set off for Paris with the plan of flinging the bust from the top of the Eiffel Tower to avenge the dishonour. 21

27 FANFARE In his haste he caught the train, not for Paris but for Vichy. There he succeeded in dropping the bust on the foot of the local Chief of Police who was seeking the Moulins Bust Thief. The chase proceeded on motorcycles, hindered by an incompetent 'agent', till Aristide, running out of petrol, took refuge in a barber's shop, to have his prominent black moustache removed. Thus disguised, he caught the train to Paris, closely persued by the relentless Chief of Police from Vichy. In Paris next morning, Aristide learned from a newspaper that the persuing policeman was none other than Gaston Bouton, grandson of his family foe. What better witness could there be for his act of vengeance? Now he positively tried to lead his persuertothe Eiffel Tower, till both sank exhausted intochairsat a little cafe near the Tower. Once the formalities of identification and introduction were over, they both resolved to have some refreshment. It was (of course) the same cafe, and the same, by now aged, 'garcon' as had witnessed the convivial dinner so many years before. To avoid any unpleasantness, Gaston repaid his grandfather's debt (plus interest); they agreed to set off the wounded finger against the injured foot and, with a final show of magnanimity, to avoid prolongation of the vendetta, Gaston paid for the refreshments. Now for the actors by name. Johnnie Wraith coped well with Palamede's bombastic pomposity and Philip De Glanville acted convincingly and spoke fluently as Georges Bouton. Ian Mair had little to say but he 'aged' beautifully as the garcon de cafe. Sebastian Benn was a suitably dutiful young Aristide when urged to down the hated minestrone by Nicholas Bayly, his amusingly dressed and persuasive mother. Richard Youngman had the hardest part of all, to portray the middle-aged Aristide, a decadent character with little idea of how to uphold the family honour honourably, yet maintaining many of his grandfather's foibles and tastes. Nelson Lee looked far to fit and efficient to be either French or an incompetent agent, despite the authentic costume. James Cowling made a clear and audible Gaston Bouton, even if he was a little uncertain which foot was injured. Christopher Bullocke acted wittily to portray Andre, the beautiful coiffeur. Local colour was enhanced by the American tourists, played by Gareth Evans and Stephen Pratt; by the seconds played by Nelson Lee and Philip Sturgeon, who had to instruct Georges Bouton how to conduct himself; and by the Maire de Moulins, pompously portrayed by Stephen Pratt. The motor cycle and its 'voice', the many other sound effects and props, the carefully chosen costumes, all added to the atmosphere. The efficient scene changes combined with the actors' fluency to keep up the pace. Whatever the reply made by the bust to the final question of the play, we were firmly convinced that this was not "Rubbish, comme on dit en anglais". The whole cast worked together to put over an amusing play, which we could actually hear, understand and enjoy. To have done that, after a busy Open Day and a Concert, is no mean achievement, and all concerned deserve congatulations. Jennifer and Diarmid Cross. 22

28 LITERARY SECTION COTEHELE HOUSE by Jocelyn Briggs On Friday I went to Cotehele House. I have drawn a picture of the great hall. The great hall is the place where they ate. Cotehele House is a fortified Manor House. In the great hall all the weapons were hung on the wall so that if the people were eating a meal and suddenly their enemies came and tried to attack, the people who were eating could grab their weapons. Cotehele House was named after Hilaria Cotehele who married William Edgcumbe. William Edgecumbe came from Milton Abbot in Richard Edgecumbe was a member of Parliament for Tavistock. He and Robert Willoughby of Bere Ferrers were deadly enemies at first. Willoughby planned to murder Richard and in fact tried to burn down Cotehele. Oddly enough they became best of friends. On the floor of the hall they put rushes from the river bank. In the year 1947 Cotehele and its 1,300 acres of land became part of the National Trust. Large treasure chests, now long forgotten are supposed to be hidden somewhere about the house.there are about twenty rooms at Cotehele House. In King Charles room on his table there was a bowl of scented rose petals. Also in his room there was a mirror in which he looked into. A CENTURY: by Richard Youngman 1 walked out that day with a lot of hope. But not really thinking of a big score. Although hoping to strike the ball to the rope and not make the game a bore! The sun was shining as 1 got my eye in; But losing partners as well. Until finally the innings closed in, and the century came before the bell for tea At times I edged the ball and got away with it. At others I middled and added runs, soon the magic moment came when I hit a single, Before it was time to eat buns. Seventy -eight minutes I spent at the wicket in a most glorious game of cricket. DIVING ADVENTURE by Paul Gregson One day 1 was diving with a friend called Mark off the I coast of Australia, Mark and I were in a little speed boat called Aphrodite, we were going along the Great Barrier 23

29 FANFARE Reef, it was great fun until a Mako shark joined in our cruise. The Mako was twice the size of Aphrodite and it seemed an unfair match when the Mako tried to overturn Aphrodite. Mark made Aphrodite go faster than ever, but however hard we tried the Mako was on us again. This time he did a foolish thing; he came up from the rear and plunged at the propeller which instantly ripped his left eye out. The Mako, now even more furious, came at Aphrodite at about 45 m.p.h., which easily overturned her. Markand 1 went flying through the air and into the sea. Instantly the Mako came at us bent on revenge, and its savage teeth gleamed at me as 1 jumped out of the way. Luckily Mark plunged his knife into the tough hide. There was an immense groan from the Mako and he dropped down dead. We found Aphrodite before our air supply ran out. THE FUGITIVE by Dimitri Marcoulides As I swam down the stream my eye spotted a black gnat about ten yards ahead. 1 shot forward swiftly, my teeth clenched fast for the gnat was so strong! Suddenly 1 felt a prick on the roof of my mouth, then 1 remembered the story my father told me.lt was a Human fishing with fake flies with hooks on so it would dig into us fish and then the Human would pull us up and hit us and then cut us and eat us! 1 slowly rose to the surface pretending I was caught. I heard shouts saying "what a whopper! we must get 'im quick!" A net was lowered down. I was hurled up, then I flipped my tail. Up, up, up in the air I whirled. In a second I hit the the water with a splash, 1 was safe at last. No, I was wrong - a boat was after me, arrows were raining on me. An arrow struck me and another and another.! felt myself being hauled up. The last word 1 said was a message to my wife, "when arrows rain on you swim deep, swim d-e-e-p". A ROCKY CLIFF ON AN ANGRY DAY by Simon Ashfold 24 It was an angry, stormy day and jagged cliffs loomed out of the curling grey mist. The sea crashed against the lower parts of the cliffs seething and foaming angrily as other waves came crashing in. Seagulls wheeled and glided far above the gurgling sea, crying and moaning as if in dire pain. Black clouds filled the sky and menacingly threatened rain. Jagged reefs poked their dangerous and sharp fingers out of the seething angry sea. The wind howled like a wolf virtually starved to death. All thjs put together was like one whole nightmare, it was as if the sea was trying to climb a huge mountain but was being pushed off every time back

30 into its foaming gurgling home. THE FUGITIVE by Paul Taylor I am called Toppling and I am a mouse, It was starting to darken andlhadjustwokenup.nowl was going to explore the Country-Side at night. I went outside and ran to a bush and I started to sniff the grass. Suddenly 1 heard a hooting. It was an owl! 1 knew an owl was one of my enemies I ran as fast as my little legs could carry me. The owl had seen me and it was hovering above. I then hid behind a rock and the owl came down for me. 1 dodged but the owl was fast and grabbed my body. It then tore me to bits until the grass was not green, but red. ANTHROPOMORPHISM by James Cowling THE KILL by Mark Costen I am prowling on an island, looking for prey. My family are there too. I try to keep them alive by killing for food and I am stalking a bird. Just as I am about to pounce there are great shouts behind me. My stomach contracted with fear and 1 jumped into the water. I am swimming, swimming for my life. A splash, then a sudden pain in my head. The inside is lit up, but I go on, I labour against the current.oh my poor legs, I must get out. The thought hammers in my mind. Another pain, in the ribs, Oooh! 1 am hurting all over. Now they are starting to chase me. I climb out and run and run and run. The fear is incredible. I still run. "Oh the pain". The terror more stones viciously flung, smack around me. 1 get in again and swim, my muscles protesting. I'm out again and running. "Oh no, I'm surrounded". The thought comes, THEY ARE GOING TO KILL ME. A knife misses by inches. One swings a stick. SCREECH... A mink's life slips away. All was dead still and a puma lay in the tall grass waiting hungrily for an animal to come down to the lake for a drink. There was a slight rustle in the bushes and a small delicate waterbuck came to drink. Suddenly the puma sprang from its hiding place and leaped savagely onto the animals. Its razor sharp teeth dug deep into the animal's neck and the body went limp and fell to the ground. The puma ate every chunk of it. RABID by Philip Sturgeon The dog prowled along the back alley, his mouth frothing. It had rabies. This dog was half starved because the alley was as derelict as the houses along it. He would soon have to move on. The next day he left the old alley and went to a new 25

31 FANFARE place. He found a dustbin on its side so he gorged himself on the rubbish. When he had eaten the contents he went on to a larger road. Here a young child was playing with a ball. The dog pounced on the child and bit deep into her thigh. Then, suddenly a man appeared and frightened the dog off. The dog then found another dog and killed it. He ate it and went off to sleep. The man saved the child by taking it to the doctor. He gave it several injections and it had to stay in hospital for a couple of weeks. The man was now determined to kill the dog so with a friend each armed with a shotgun they hunted down the dog and shot it. Then they hurled it into a dust-bin and left feeling satisfied. A VISIT TO ANTONY HOUSE by Rupert Youngman "Welcome to Antony" were the words that greeted us at the Georgian home of Sir John Carew Pole, The Sixth Form had been taken on an architectural tour and we visited Antony House before going on to Trematon Castle. The thing that struck me while we walked around the house was not so much the architectural aspect but the fact that a family still lived in the house which made it seem much more 'real' than other uninhabited buildings that I have visited. There were many everyday things, a television, bedrooms still in use, a Christmas card from the Queen and the table was laid for dinner. As well as these objects of interest, the walls were hung with portraits of all the members of the family. After we had looked at the house we were shown round a Victorian bathhouse and we met Sir John himself gardening nearby. The baths, themselves, were two manmade ponds which were fed by water from the River Lyneham. At high tide the ponds would be full and would then gradually empty as the tide fell. It was a very interesting visit and one that I enjoyed very much. WHOOPS! by Thomas Notley When we had got to the top of the mountain we found a small crater. There was a small lake in the middle of the crater with trees and grass around it. We then started to walk to a steep cliff on the side of the mountain. Halfway down the cliff was a small spring and a tiny waterfall. We all climbed down to the spring to have a drink. The leader of the expedition went through the waterfall and found a small hollow but there was nothing of interest in it. About half an hour later we walked on. We came to a steep slope and I was the first person to go down. I had only gone about five feet when the ground under me 26

32 started to crumble, I slipped on it and fell. 1 fell all the way down the mountain and just before I hit the ground A KINGFISHER by Simon Meers A flash of colour on a summer's day and the sound of whirring wings; the Kingfisher flies on its way down stream, a fish in its mouth, silvery scales gleaming. It flies into a hole, its nest and a muffled peeping can be heard. The Kingfisher feeds its young. Now it has come out again and perches on a branch in the sun, where the colours sparkle off the still damp feathers, above the slow flowing river. Suddenly it dives with a spectacular flash of its wings. The ripples spread across the pool, the Kingfisher emerges again, fish in beak and again perches on the branch before feeding his young. The Kingfisher is joined by its mate and they both fly off down stream with a flash of blue IMAGINATION by Alain de Pourtales When you don't need it, you have it. When you really need it,its gone. At the moment, it'sleftmeandlcan'tcall it back. So 1 am writing this complaint. All around me, people are frantically scribbling. They obviously know how to call upon imagination. But I can't. In vain I look around the formroom for help. On the blackboard five words loom ominously -write short piece for fanfare 1 quickly turned my head away and look elsewhere. A quick glance at my neighbour gives me the idea to write a funny story. Then, looking around, I think a spy story may be better. All the time, precious minutes are ticking by, and suddenly the short sharp clang of the bell is heard. Everyone else gives in their creation, while I sit here thinking I start to suck my pen, find itisthe wrong end,and spit the ink out. I put my book away, and walked off, leaving a blank piece of paper on my desk. Yes imagination is definitely in my black books -or is it the other way round. It is never ever present when I need it. FAREWELL, SIMON! by Johnnie Wraith Simon Saranfa, a South African, came over to help England in the First World War. After two weeks he was posted in a trench on the Western Front That night, Simon, who was only eighteen, tried to get some sleep, but the noise of the men screaming in the barbed wire entanglement terrified him The next morning he ran up and out of the trench with some other men but ten minutes later mud splattered into his eyes and blinded him. He stumbled on blindly and suddenly felt something crash into his stomach. The impact of the shell threw him over backwards and he knew 27

33 FANFARE nothing more. The young South African was dead, his body floating in a rain -filled bomb crater. MCJRDER!!!! by Nelson Lee He was alone in a dark room. He was frightened. He must kill. The word kill came into his mind. What should he do? The form room. He must go to the form room. When he got there he went to his tuckbox and ate some of his fruit. He looked at his new watch hegotforhis birthday. Why did he do this he thought? Suddenly he heard footsteps. He mustn't find me, he thought. I must hide. Luckily the footsteps went away. Only five minutes left to kill. He sat down at his desk and read his book. The bell went for Junior games also indicating that senior games had ended. He had killed for his first time. He had deliberately missed games; he had committed premeditated murder; he had killed time. THE FRIGHTENED MAN by Philip De Glanville He walked along the cliff with his hands deep in his pocket and in a thoughtful mood. The dying sun glinted on the already darkening sea. The cool, fresh sea breeze blew into his face and ruffled his hair slightly. He kicked a stone over the edge and watched it fall to splash in the foamy sea far below. He was worried. His life was in dangerand he had notgone to the police for fear they might laugh at him. He heard a chink of a stone fall onto another stone and turned round immediately. But he saw nothing. He grew suspicious now and looked about him, a feeling growing within him that he was being followed. The narrow path went under an overhang and he suspected that he might be jumped here. He looked up as he walked beneath it and failed to see the wire across the path. He hit it and stumbled onto a rock near the edge.the rock moved gently and then crumbled away from the cliff with him on it. He screamed! WEST OF MANACJS bystephen Pratt Wearily he took out his machete and slashed at a creeper for the umpteenth time: The sweaty atmosphere was making him thirsty so he reached for a water bottle on his back and drank a few drops of that precious liquid; water. He looked in the bottle; it was about half full. He looked at hismapagain and took out his compass; that jungle dwellers tribe should be where he was standing according to his readings. He groaned as he looked at his compass. He had set it 2 off north so that meant he had to go back...but it all looked the same! He thought that it 28

34 would be easy enough to retrace his footsteps by using his compass so without thinking he set it to dead south and followed the needle, as you may imagine he was off path by 2 so soon he was lost- He aimlessly wandered about not to find a way but to be doing something; his water had gone two hours ago and he was beginning to give up the ghost, he was so hot! What happened next he was not sure. It seemed that he had stepped on something soft but he soon realised that it was quicksand! That was the last thing he knew. A few seconds later the doomed explorer was consumed by the sand; if you had looked carefully at the bog you would have seen an empty water bottle by it, which even the explorer had forgotten to take. A SMALL FRIEND by Simon Weston I once had a tiny friend, furry, plump, with a small sharp tail which seemed to stick onto its back. His eyes were huge like coloured "ping-pong" balls; they seemed to glare at me whenever 1 set my eyes on him. His ears were a normal size, not too big and not too small; they were covered in sharp brown fur, which made my fingers frightened when I felt them. I could cup my friend in my Hands as if he was captured in a dark cage, and every now and then, I would peep in between my fingers and watch him intentively. But, now my furry friend has gone, disappeared; maybe he was not a friend at all. Maybe he was just there for attention and warmth or he could have been taken away. But still those eyes reappear in the dark, but it ma>i>e him even though, the eyes seem too small. A SHORT STAY by John Healey He walks to the middle, everyone's eyes on him. He takes Guard; "Middle and leg please?" the umpire would say "That is" Meanwhile the bowler walks back to his mark. Then turns and comes thundering down the pitch and bowls. The ball whistles in the air, bouncesand comes flying towards you. Then you put your bat in the way and the ball hits it and stays on the ground. The bowler walks back again and roars down towards the terrified batsman; it bounces and then fly go the bails "Bowled" The Batsman has a long walk back to the pavilion while the bowler is rejoicing. THE WHALE by James Speddy As the creature comes up to breathe the air, the salty sea is pushed aside by the great weight of blubber. The calf is kept hidden under her long fin. The sea is still until her mighty body clashes against the surface. The big tail which crashes on the water, also gives her power. 29

35 FANFARE She eats plankton which is her only food. The sea water enters into the mouth and past the filters back into the sea. FOOTSTEPS by Tom Brough I sat alone in the room knowing he would come and take me, there was nothing to do, nothing could be done he would find me even if I tried to hide. It's useless, 1 am as good as dead. What's that!, footsteps on the cold stone steps, it's him, he's come. I stood and stared at the handle of the door. The footsteps grew louder and more menacing.they halted next to my room and the brass handle began to turn. The door opened and Death stared me in the face. THE CHEETAH by Philip Learoyd A MAN WITH A BEARD AT BCICKLAND ABBEY by Horatio Morpurgo The cheetah crept through the grass. Closer, closer, the gazelle unaware, grazing peacefully. Coser, closer then with a burst of speed, it ran, crashing, flattening the grass The gazelle took off but it was too late; pulled down, bitten, suffocated, killed. The cheetah fled, gulping down chunks of meat, then slower, and stopped. Leaving, walking, its hunger satisfied. We walked chattering into a small room with a counter on one side; covered in post-card racks, post-cards, booklets, book-marks and biros - the usual. Mr Wortham pays, laughing with a man who gives him some tickets. We troop down a corridor that has a feel of age, and into a low room that once contained the altar sacred to Cistercian monks, now whining, lollypop - licking infants staring, astounded, at priceless silver. We go upstairs and into the dining room; suddenly the ledge of the cliff of time slips and I fall four hundred years - Sir Frances Drake marched in, stopped, and, looking round, stroked his fine red beard. Those already at the table rose to their feet, Drake strode to his place at the end of the table - every-one staring at him. He sat down and, turning to the lady on his right, said, "Hey, Pongo! Hurry up, we're going!" FORM 2A VISIT THE THEATRE IN PLYMOUTH by Marcus Taylor The most interesting part of Joseph was the way the narrator dressed people, for instance pharoh was really realistic because to show he was so important he was dressed in a purple waistcoat and a dazzling gold suit and trousers. The narrator himself who told some of the story on stage was dressed in green trousers with gold glitter round his eyes. The lighting was really effective, the beginning had green, blue, yellow and orange all flashing 30

36 at once. When they were looking for the golden cup in Benjamin's sack they had plain white lights bobbing around like searchlights. 1 think the part that had the most modem things in it was the bit where Joseph was Potipher's slave because he was running about with a hoover shopping basket and other things, like that. We set of in our car at twenty five past four. Tea is at five past five and we arrived back here at two minutes past five. All in all I think it was very good and really enjoyed it. I WAS ASLEEP by Nigel Wraith I kept on asking my Mother if I could go with her to a Castle: "Please Mummy, I won't get myself messy oranything like that" I said, waiting for an answer. 1 gritted my teeth. Then after all this pleading she answered, "Yes all right". And so I got all my things ready, but then when the day came, it was pelting down with rain and so we didn't go. I watched the rain out of my bedroom window until about five minutes later my Mummy called me for lunch; "Nigel" she called, waiting very patiently at the bottom of the stairs. I slowly walked down the stairs. After lunch I decided to go and make my model in our work-shed. It was five o'clock when I noticed that it had stopped raining, so I rushed indoors, and after ten seconds of looking for her I told her, but all she had to say was "Oh well, we'll just have to go tomorrow, 'a' the forecast says it is very good tomorrowand 'b' because you would only have about one hour in there anyway". So I just had to put up with it. The next day was lovely and sunny, and so we decided to take a picnic lunch with us, but just as we got there, the gates did open, the petrol hadn't run out, it didn't start to rain, the castle wasn't bombed. But the seat of the car gave way 'KERPLONK' and 1 found myself on a chair watching the television, and my Mummy saying, "Wake up, Daddy and I had a lovely time at the castle! "And I just saw the end of my best television programme.'oh dear' 1 thought,'i've missed my best programme and I've missed going to the castle. I suppose you can't have everything your own way". ORPHEUS by Nicholas Learoyd I am Orpheus and I go on lots of journeys. Once long ago I was walking in Arcadia in Greece, when 1 found an old woman. She asked me for a drink so 1 gave her one. She thanked me and said, "I have nothing but this Lyre and the power to play it so that when 1 play it trees will stir and listen and the flowers will lift their roots and follow me. The rocks and boulders are touched with the sound of my music for they will roll after me until I stop playing. The 31

37 FANFARE water is also touched, for it stops in its banks to listen. So this is what I want to give you in return for my drink" I took the Lyre and that is why I can play it so well. THE BEST DAY IN MY LIFE by Peter Browne 1 was at the station and 1 was going to Scotland. Soon the train came and we climbed on. I was sharing a cabin on the train with my Father for we were going to sleep on the train. At seven o'clock we went to bed; I was on the top bunk. Soon it was dark so I stopped reading and put my head on my pillow but, all of a sudden, it was light again and 1 realised we had just been through a tunnel. As I was tired I tried to get to sleep anyway. The next day when I woke up I didn't remember where I was, then I remembered. For breakfast we had four biscuits each, then the train stopped. We were in Scotland. We jumped out and we were given our luggage. Then we hired a taxi to our caravan site. We spent most of the time we stayed there playing in the sea and building sandcastles and eating. That night I was woken up by a noise outside. My sister and my mother and father were awake too. We went outside, Gypsies were dancing on the beach. So we went and joined in. My sister had no one to dance with because my Father was filming us and my Mother was dancing with me, but then a lady came and danced with her. At the end we kicked sand over the fire (which the Gypsies had put up so we could see) to put it out. Then we went back to bed. THE RABBIT AND THE WOLF by Piers Thompson 32 Once there was a rabbit. He had an enemy. He was the wolf. He always wanted to eat him but he could not. The rabbit was too clever. The wolf was determined to catch the rabbit. One day the rabbit was walking along. The wolf was behind a tree. The wolf sprang on the rabbit. The rabbit was too quick for him. Rabbit decided that he would make a rocket. In a year's time he made it. The rabbit climbed into the rocket. Mr Porcupine counted the numbers. 10,9,8,7,6,5,4, 3,2,1,0 and the rocket went blasting up into the sky. Now Mr. Wolf had made a rocket before. He was up on the morn waiting for Mr. Rabbit. When Mr Rabbit landed on the moon Mr Wolf was spying behind a crater. Mr Rabbit saw Mr Wolf. He made a spear. He aimed it at Mr Wolf and threw it and Mr Wolf fell down dead. He was very, very pleased. Then he ran back to his rocket and went down to earth. All his friends were waiting for Mr Rabbit to come down. They saw a glimpse in the sky. It was coming closer and closer and then it crashed on the ground. Mr Rabbit got out and said the wolf was dead. All the animals shouted hooray and then the animals lived happily together.

38 AN EAGLE IN SCOTLAND by Christopher McBride When I went to Scotland I saw a golden eagle and lots of others birdsof prey. The eagle was very big and had big claws for gripping. Suddenly it started to fly powerfully with big wings beating powerfully. Then suddenly it dived down after a rabbit. Then it came up again. Then 1 saw no more of that eagle. THE SNOWY DAYS by Edward Noy Scott One day it started to snow. The wind blew very hard and some of our trees and branches fell down. When it was over we had a bonfire. We put some paraffin on it The next day it was a lovely day but the day after that it snowed very hard. It snowed for days after that. At last it stopped but there was very thick ice. 1 skated on the ice for a long time but one day I fell in. I got out and had a warm bath and went to bed and to sleep. When I got up the ice was gone. It had melted. My Mummy called me for lunch. I had a lovely lunch. Soon I went to bed. THE FAIR by Angus Blair On Saturday 21 st June we had one lesson. After that we got ready for the fair. I had a go at Aunt Sally and I failed. I had a go on Beard's motorised go-kart. It was fantastic fun. 1 had a look round a Gazelle. I got a teddy bear at the auction. I had a surprise when I got to the car because I saw a puppy. It is ours. It is called Toots. Then 1 went home for the night. SPORTS DAY bywilliam Beard Friday 20th June was the day that we were to have the sports.lwokeupearlythatmomingandsawitwasraining. I thought the sports would be cancelled. As usual 1 went down to have my music practice. At five to eight I packed up. I had breakfast. It turned out to my surprise that our first lesson was Science. We only had one lesson that morning. In break we got changed for the sports in the dormitories. The first event was the long jump. The one and only event I was in was the relay and I got mown down by N. Valentine. We went up to the school for lunch still in our sports clothes. There was no rest that day. After lunch we went back to the sports field. After the sports I had a very nice tea with the Saverys. THE FAT KING by Nicholas Valentine There was a fat king and a little boy and the boy was the king's prisoner. Once he tried to escape so he climbed the wall until he reached the window. Luckily he was very thin so he squeezed through the bars. He came to a beautiful room but the king and his servants were looking at him. The king said "Make him a slave!" The servants seized him and put him with some other slaves. The boy's job was to 33

39 FANFARE push a cart with coal in it. Once he got into a cart and the cart kept moving. He got out and found himself in a lorry. Suddenly the lorry stopped and he jumped out. Straight in front of him was his house. He darted into it and saw his mother waiting for him. V.I.P.s 34

40 A SUMMER EVENING by Marcus Taylor The sun shines crimson red on the horizon. The mosquitos buzz aimlessly around your head, Nipping you every so often. The lonely gulls glide home to nest in the Rocky crags. The sand cools down after the scorching day Waves break gently on it's yellow softness. Everything is quiet so ghostly quiet As the clouds drift over the sky, the sun sinks into the shimmering ocean, allowing the rising moon to, take its place. SONNET: THE CHEETAH by Christopher Bullocke The cheetah creeps through the scrub, Stalking in the harsh sun, Taking care to see he rubs, Not against a tree or run Away his prey will go, t'will be lost, But no, slowly, softly he stalks his prey. Going forward with utmost care. Then a movement he talks to himself To calm him down. Then on again, very close, then trembles, And with one bound, is on its back, he closes His jaws in the tender meat. Then cleans himself and starts to eat. A WINDY EVENING by Hamish Wheeler The wind gusting in the trees, On a winter's evening All the houses with their lights out; Everyone asleep Soon it is night time: The trees a swaying In the moonlight Like ghosts rooted to the spot. 35

41 FANFARE THE MIGHTY SEA by Benjamin James Upon the open seashore the waves came crashing in The seashore was a lonely one and the only people on it Were the black dog and him In the black caves the blue waves came rolling in And ruthless, foaming, washed every living thing Out, Out! to sea. NIGHT SOUNDS (by the seashore) by James Gozzard You can hear the birds cry and the waves upon the beach, You can hear the ships' fog horns and the boats' oars. You can hear the leaves rustling and the trees swaying: These are some comforting sounds that you might hear at night. STILLNESS by Tom Hensman Up the hill, Down the side, That's the place I always hide, Through the brambles, up a tree, There's the place where no-one sees. Why is the hide-out so secret to me? All it is, is a place in the tree, But the quietness is so stilly and so free, There's the place where no-one hears me. BLACK HOLE by Simon Wright As they came, walking, walking, Down the noisy battle field, Soon they began talking, talking, For once their lips were not sealed. Suddenly, all of a sudden, They lost their footing place, And down, down they went, Into a very dark place. Inside this very dark place, Were many rough men, With big round faces. That stared towards them. 36

42 The walls were stone, With many a tone, And black and dull, When one would toll. This very dark place, Was a smugglers rest, And now would not last, In case of being blast. THE LEAK by Stephen Williams The radiation was leaking fast From the contaminated factory, Some men stood watching aghast, And others looked for sanctuary: Some men just wanted to run, To run away from "dangers", Some of these soon took a gun To scare off prying strangers. Friends killed friends unabated, Men did kill and dogs did bite, All of these were mutated, None of these had taken flight, Those who fled could not return, For a million years the land would burn. ROMAN ROAD by Tim Wiltshire Flee, Flee! For danger's near Often gone But now is here. Flee, Flee! I tell you now. For the click of heels And glint of shields Should tell you why. Flee, Flee! Look above, The rattle of chariots In the rutty roads And the Sun reflecting On the scarlet wood. THE MEETING PLACE by John Sears A secret place that I know of Is amongst the cobwebs in a loft, Here where the keeper never looks I nibble through old service books,

43 FANFARE Here I share the dark forgotten room With two oil lamps and half a broom. I meet rat here, and mole there Who has business with me to share; A pure and simple cemetery mouse Who lives in a loft to make a house. THE WATCHER by William Morgan The Buzzard is not heard in her flight, Drifting on the wind so light Slowly, slowly out of sight Into the setting sun so bright. Screaming as she floats Soaring like dark wisps of smoke Floating like a boat. She's always there till the end of life. VALETE by Dominic Barber What shall I do to them? Bow, smile, grin, laugh, Cry, wink, wave or run? What shall I say to them? Hello. How do you do, Excuse pie, pardon me, Go away, come here How should I talk to them? Standing, sitting, Kneeling or lying? How should I leave them? Run, sprint, jog, Walk crawl or just go? CCINNIN'I by Nicholas Bayly Across the fields the fox was running Fleeing away from the hunt who were coming A huntsman blew his shining hom, As the hunt rode through the mom; The foxes' den was becoming clearer But the hunt was drawing nearer, The foxes' tail was dropping lower The foxes' heart beat was getting slower, The fox decided he must stop His head began to slowly drop; The fox had lost its' fullest pride No one else was on his side, 38

44 The hunters now begin to smile The fox is seen at half a mile, Towards the wood the old fox trotted So that he may not be spotted; Without seeing, the hunt rode past And now the fox is safe at last. AIRBORNE by Christopher Bullocke The hours of toil And labour and trouble; Orville and Wilbur Wright stayed loyal, Having to deal with the press's rabble. Designing the body and then the wings, And then the seat, all aluminium light Seeming such small, but quite relevant things, And all towards a longer flight. Then comes the glorious, proving day Of all the labour and the strife, When in the air she did stay, For the longest minute of their life. Watching the first powered flight For them was such a wonderful sight. BRIEF YOUTH Stephen Pratt His first day in the line He crouched within the narrow trench Bent double lest he should be seen Sitting on a dead man's bench He then looked out where a tree had been He saw some gas coming through the wire; He did not know how much he would tire... Stumbling, and every moment, expecting death By bullet or bomb or blow of the hand He tripped into a hole which was his berth For a bullet screamed and he without doubt Had done nothing to put the foe to rout. His last day on the line. MY REFUGE David Key A small and insignificant place, Just a" right for my own taste. I could stay there letting time fly past, As natures earthly spells are cast. A second seems to fall through space, Staying a short time on our earth's face. I watch the fly and beetle creep, And then the fox and hare so sleek. 39

45 FANFARE It is so small I have to crawl To find my way inside it Yet for me it is so huge I am a 'mouse' within it THE GIFT by Michael Gardner Birds,planes leaves, They all fly high, High above the trees In the high clear sky. Birds beat their wings, Planes use their jets Leaves flutter down as if flying yet Humans can't fly by personal strength yet God made them all. They fly far and wide Even though birds are small And planes are wide. Flight, a wonderful gift to birds and now to humans; But humans need power to fly. ALONE by Robert Russell Flying high Inside a plane in the sky High above the clouds all by yourself Away from all civilization In a world of your own. Flying high Like a seagull in the sky Diving towards the rolling ocean Where all the fish enjoy themselves Below the rolling sea. Flying high Inside a plane in the sky Above the peaks of all the mountains Covered in snow, not a glimpse of rock Flying above the world. FRIENDS by James lmpey There's a tree in our woods, Where I always sit. I sit there when I am lonely, Or depressed. 40

46 No one knows I go there, Only a little bird. Maybe a starling or thrush, We are both friends, Talking to each other Aimlessly sitting in the grass Staring, at the light blue sky. He may sing a little song And I may join in. Just sitting in the grass, Near my secret tree. 1 don't know the time, or day, He doesn't either But that doesn't matter. He justs stands perched, On a small twig, While I sit by my favourite little tree. Nobody knows I go there, at all, at all, at all. THE BULLDOZER COMETH A clearing in a wood cleared by Nicholas Tucker By men, a mark of their spoiling presence. Someone else had been here, 1 feared, To My secret place inside My imaginary fence. I wondered whether its secrecy was dead, The question mark broken the mystery gone. I could see the intruders thinking they had cut the thread To the secret but,in my mind they were wrong. I stared at the trees, so very human Each one 1 stared at as I sat on his limb Their arms blow in the wind like a fan, And each one's bark is different, like human skin. These trees are my friends but Will they soon be gone without trace, Replaced by buildings, destroyed by a fatal cut; Then there is nothing of my Secret Place. 41

47 FANFARE THE RUIN by James Maycock Unseen, dark and wet My secret place was quiet Many generations have found it of use Either terror, error or abuse First the Vikings spread the Blood Eagle Then a prisoner hurried through the brambles Whilst a highwayman's soul did linger A martyr's body is left in cinders Untouched by human hand Until it crumbles into sand. A SECRET PLACE by Horatio Morpurgo Down the thrift-edged, salt-whitened path, That winds down to the rock bay, Looking down on the furious wrath Of the sea, which like a rabid dog, rushes, angry Against the rocks, that stand fast like bold martyrs. There, on the beach, on honey-coloured stone,e, Lies my secret pool that does never change. And sometimes there I wander; alone. Pink lichen clings to the sides, smoothed by age, And types of deep green weed have grown up. Here oystercatchers probe with gaudy beaks, And, bobbing, they wade in the pool They see me and swerve, low, away, chattering in kleeps. Often I come here on a spring evening cool, And see my reflection in my secret pool. The silent, secretive rocks lie watching in the sun. SCUBA DIVING by lan Mair Down, fathoms, down, Slowly, slowly, slowly, The bubbles rose Quiverring upwards; Smoothly breaking the surface; The air at last freed The seaweeds waver gently, Their tentacles clinging To anything they can grasp. The sand rolls slowly, The swirling waves pulling the shingle Moving it to another place. 42

48 A fish darts by; Its colours bright Blue, green and yellow, It searches for food Then its gone; quick as a flash Into the deep waters blue. The shafts of light reaching down Far, far below Then turning, the golden sunshine To a mucky greeny brightness. An unnatural light Brightens up the deep. Then up, fathoms up, Slowly, slowly, slowly; One last look below At the secret deep. Grasp the ladder on the side And pull, pull, pull. PEOPLE by David Gimson People are all around me Yet 1 am alone The loud clock rushes on,moving slowly It says midnight Everyone in the dormitory is asleep Except me Time drips on like the leaking drain Outside the window Drip...Drip...Drip... The window from which the darkness And stillness pour in All is silent but the drip And the clock Tick tick tock tick tick tock tick tock It races But time hardly moves. FLIGHT by Andrew Lamb Flight is a great thing to do Flying through the air, Twisting and turning,diving and climbing Gliding like a bird, Landing to feed on the ground, And flying back to the nest.

49 FANFARE A SECRET PLACE by Edward Collier A secret place, a secret place Is it in the heather and heath? No one knows as to where it is, No one knows my secret place. It is only I who know the place. My secret place is a heaven to me, My private place is a place unknown It's in a place closed by gorse, From the edge of the moor it's a mile or so. Can you guess as to where it is? My secret place is a world of nature To some a clump of undergrowth But to me it's a place of wonder A place where I sit, think and listen, A secret place, my secret place. HCINTIN' by Angus Grey An eagle is as graceful in flight As a cheetah leaping from a branch, All you hear is the flutter of feathers, As it spreads its strongly built wing Out to its fullest span, It soars high in the air, until It spots its prey, Then swiftly it dives Like a flash of lightning And grabs its prey in its claws, Then it flies home to its nest In the cliff side, To feed its baby eaglets. If they fly over a town, It may see the little humans Buzzing around the shops like flies, And the humans look up and see A bird of prey and colour, While it is at its nest it may See a squirrel or fox cub Pass by underneath. 44

50 BONES AND ME! by Edward Swarbrick Secret places are fun to have Especially one of your own, Dogs love secret places to Hide their precious bone. I have a secret place,that I've Never shown, to any one, Or any thing, and no, I never will For my secret place is all my very own. A SECRET PLACE by William Doidge I know a secret place A place to where I can go To read a book or take a look At all the world around me. When I look to my left I see a forest of trees And if I look to my right I see a hive of honey bees This secret place 1 know Is far away up a tree There is only one person Who knows of this and That is me. MY SECRET PLACE by David Balmer 1 have a secret place; no one can ever find it; Except my dog, Podge, who always waits for me; My secret place requires no lock as it is high up in a tree, I call it "Lofty Views", From it I can see the cinema queues, The dogs in the park, The traffic in the streets; I'm glad I'm never there on my own; all too often in disgrace, When its only Podge who wants to see me. 45

51 ranrakt FLIGHT by Perran Thomas Scrambling through the countryside, Over land and sea, Why are you running,are you fleeing from me? I'm coming to get you; time always does It's no use running. I always catch up. You've jumped the gun too long; You'll never win the race. Death has to come sometime. And when it does I'll see you Lying in the blood and dust A look of frozen horror on your face. MY SECRET by Sebastian Smith Deep in the woods, Across the stream, Over the stumps of Forgotten trees; A place where nobody goes, That nobody knows,...all except me. Velvet green grass, A stream burbling, bubbling, Stumbling, tumbling, Over rugged, smooth, triangular, And many different shaped stones; This is the place where nobody goes, That nobody knows,...all except me. THE SWALLOW by Jeremy Langley A swallow, a beautiful bird is he Migrating out over the sea, On the wing,day in day out, After a week coming down worn out, After recovering from his long flight Looking round for a nesting site. 1 love to sit and watch them fly Over the roof tops and oh, so high Swooping, low above the ground Rising up to top a mound, 46

52 Hying up for ever higher To sit upon the church's spire, Cinder the eaves they sit and nest Or on a wire perch to rest. THE PRIEST by Nicholas James People around me Over the wall, To and fro They will be back tomorrow Some will be crying, Others will be smiling, What do 1 say? To these people today. What do I say? I think to myself Do I say 'Good day' Or look the other way, Carry their bags Or run away, And then shut the door Then just ignore? BCJZZARD by David Jarvis Flight is a great gift: Gliding high above the trees In the bright morning sun Swooping down the hills, Looking at the fields Looking at the woods, Feeling the joy of sky Instead of the dangers of earth. Flying up the mountains Swirling with the clouds, Feeling the air go past And the sun gleaming. A small brown shape moves below Now I am the hunter, Alert, bright-eyed; Swiftly I move silently on my prey A squeal, a wriggle and the limp body Rises in my sharp claws.

53 FANFARE MECHANICAL ERROR by Adrian Cole The heaving mass of metal Climbed into the sky, Just a touch of pedal And now she's flying high. The roaring of the engines Covered up by cloud, Makes an unseen phantom Because the screaming's loud. The graceful mass of metal Drops from out of the sky, A malfunction of the pedal, And now she's going to die. THE KILLER by Mark Costen Watch the bird hover It dives again, And climbs back triumphantly Into the blue sky, With a snake wriggling and straining The hunter gives a great flap of its wings Look! the bird is flying Towards it's nest on the mountain The sky is red with the setting sun Now! the bird is a sillouetted figure Flapping its wings with ease again See! it's just a speck Over the dark mountain. FLIGHT by Tom Brough The Bam owl flies, With wings outstretched. The curve of flight A rounded arc. The Swallows Swoop restlessly, Flitting and darting With quick flashing wings. The Kingfisher darts Along, in the river reed With fast flashing colours, Blue, red and a tinge of green. 48

54 The slow patient beat Of the large grey Heron, Flopping its way on. Never ceasing, the slow Passage home. Oh! I am jealous, For the gift they own 1 wish I could fly On gay feathered wings. MAJORCA PACKAGE by Peter Brindle Intent ears prick up Intent upon an unseen voice Sounding above their heads The number of their flight. They hear the number Excitement flushes through their brains They grab their bags And wander to the plane. The engines whine and seat-belts click Doors are slammed and lights flash The engines roar the 'G' force squeezes And the wheels leave the ground. All these people flying so high In that plane that's now settling in the sky Are left to wonder, wonder About their destination FLIGHT by Jason Wright The iron bird streaks its way Across the clear lit sky, The early morning sunlight Reflecting off the white body, The sharp trail of vapour Marking the aeroplane's Path across the blue sky. Suddenly the whines of the Engines grow loud, The black nose points Towards the earth, And the iron mass, Shuddering and screaming,

55 FANFARE Tumbles down towards The earth, And sinks below the Horizon. Then a dull boom is heard, And a mass of orange flame And black smoke is seen On the horizon. Man is no master over the Birds created so many years ago. BOEING BOEING! by Jonathan Meyer Still, Then moving, Slowly at first, Then much faster. Then the great giant Rose up into the air. The plane was airborne. Outside, the noise was tremendous, Inside, the noise was a high-pitched scream, Now the plane was reaching cruising altitude, It was far up above the clouds, And it was reaching its journey's end, It was over France, And it was slowly Moving down, Towards earth To an airport. Out came The wheels, And bounced. It landed, It stopped, Still. THE SEA by George Spencer 50 The sea roars like thunder, The rocks still and bare The cliffs tower above, With nests and caves, As the seagulls fly, Soaring above Through the clouds and mist. One day they will die But the sea lives on forever.

56 HERON by David Key It's black silhouette Against the dying sun, A heron glides wearily Flapping slowly, Landing in a willow Which hangs over the lake Its wings pushing back the wind, Its neck craning forward. Its day over, And night falls. 18th JUNE 1815 by James Honey The battle-grey smoke clears, The soldiers are stained with blood-red smears. The last gun-shot is fired And the fields with dead are mired. People around me, nearly all dead; No wreaths'to crown their heads; But only the war-fought blood Trickling, settling in the mud. The fire now dies from HoUgamont Chateau, The Cuirassiers now rot on the blood-soaked plateau. The Hussars sabre a straggler there, And my cattle and I just stand and stare. THE FAILURE by James Thomas The fox looked back at the leading hound; As it leapt o'er the hedge in a single bound. If it faltered in step as it ran o'er the field, It was evident, then, that its death was sealed. All of a sudden he heard the horn sound, And heard the tongue of the leading hound. Hark, now he saw his earth ahead: How long he had waited for the soft straw bed. As the fox slept, restless, upon his bed, He heard the terrier growl overhead. Then the terrified fox in the tunnel lay still; He knew the terrier came for the kill. The fox used its cunning to flee from the dog; It ran out the back, and then through a bog. Nothing could kill it as it ran o'er the hill. That stupid old terrier! the blood wouldn't spill! 51

57 FANFARE And the frustrated master trudges back to home; His heart now turned to rigid stone. The rage in his heart is for the fox on the hill The fox which the hounds had failed to kill. THE PILLAR BOX by Michael Griffiths Down the ancient lane, In amongst the bushes Behind the pillar box, Half hidden by a telegraph post, There's a comfy little place Which only a small boy, Could get behind. There's a great tall oak tree Which shields me from the rain, And there sits a little blue-tit, Twittering its merry note, Which brightens up a rainy day. Out of the hole in the garden shed My furry black rabbit That I keep as a pet, Comes to me now and then, To sleep in my lap. All in my secret place Behind the pillar box. APPETIZER by Matthew Kirwin Flying, flying, flying high A golden eagle in the sky. Swooping,looping like a kite Flying at a very great height. Sitting high in his nest Looking for a bit of zest To make him dive down down And catch something on which he can dine. THE CAVE by Rupert Harrow 52 I have a secret place And I know the reasons why It is a cave in a hillside So incredibly high. The sun comes in the entrance To light up my little home

58 But without the sunlight It seems so like a comb. My cave's a useful hide-out Away from the world's noise; But all I do up there Is to play about with toys. My cave is very useful Its where I can go and hide I just scramble up the hillside And let it all subside. AIR FREIGHT by James Mackenzie Flight is a dog of black and white, She is a dog that will never leave my sight. She will always sit at my command, She does everything that I demand. Her first journey was a flight; She was put in a box and out of sight, This journey introduced her to our nation, For Flight we named her at the destination. She likes to follow me where'er 1 go, But sometimes I have to say 'No Flight! No!' Then I tell her to 'sit' or 'stay And I know she will gratefully obey. Fair Fares 1980

59 FANFARE CONVERSATION AVEC UN HOMME SOURD par Nicholas Tucker Monsieur, voudriez vous m'indiquer la route de la gare, s'il vous plait. Ah oui, prenez cette rue ci. Cette rue la? Non, la rue dans laquelle vous voyez un gar^on qui joue aux boules. Je ne veux pas aller chez le boulanger! Ohl, non! (Jn homme? ou? Taxi!! VOYAGE EN HELICOPTERE par Horatio Murpurgo Et puis, nous sommes partis, volant vite au dessus des champs. Les moutons, c'etaient maintenant les petites taches blanches,et les autos, c'etaient les pois rouges, oranges, bleus et blancs. Au bout de dix minutes, soudain, nous nous sommes apenjus que nous etions arrives a 1'ecole. Nous planions au dessus des toits, et puis nous atterrions. Quel dommage! C'est tout LOUIS BLERIOT par Rupert Youngman 'Louis Bleriot volait', ils disent, 'Un aviateur est sa guise'. Le vingt cinq juillet, il quitta la France, Une demi heure plus tard, les Fran?ais dansent; II est arrive au chateau de Douvres. Tout le monde, son coeur il ouvre A cet homme, brave et remarquable; Une histoire interessante a la table A diner, ou les peres a leurs fils, 'Un grand acte magnifique', ils disent. AAA VILLE par James Cowling J'habite a Mere, une petite ville situee aux bornes du Wiltshire, Somerset et Dorset. Elle a une eglise du douzieme siecle avec les fenetres au mode gothique perpendiculaire. II y avait une fois, un chateau sur une colline pres de la ville, mais il n'y en reste plus. II est tres faci le de faire les courses parce que les magasins sont tres bons et se trouvent pres de ma maison. Aux champs, il y a de bonnes promenades et mes chiens et quelquefois, mon chat aiment s'y promener. 54

60 MA PREMIERE VISITE EN FRANCE par Richard Youngman L'annee derniere je suis alle. avec quelques eleves de mon ecole, en France. Nous avons traverse la Manche de Douvres a Boulogne. Nous avons passe une semaine en France, pendant laquelle nous avons voyage a la vallee du Lot Apres deux nuits a Paris ou nous avons vu les batiments et vues celebres de la capitale, nous sommes rentres en Angleterre. SEATTLE par Nelson Lee Je vais passer mes grandes vacances a Seattle qui se trouve dans l'etat de Washington. II est situe pres de la chalne de montagnes qui s'appellent 'Les Rockies'. Dans cet Etat il a beaucoup de lacs, d'arbres et d'animaux sauvages. En hiver il fait froid et quelquefois il neige, mais en ete il fait beau et frais et pas trop chaud. Les symboles de cet Etat sont L'Aiguille d'espace et le Dome de Roi. L'Aiguille d'espace est une haute tour modeme qui a au sommet un restaurant revolvant, et le Dome de Roi couvre un terrain de sports artificiel ou on peut assister aux matchs du football. II y a aussi beaucoup de fermes ou on cultive les pommes de terre et les pommes. Seattle est une cite merveilleuse. MON STYLO PERDCI par Ian Mair CJn jour je n'ai pu trouver mon stylo. J'ai cherche partout... en vain. (Jne heure plus tard, apres avoir cherche dans toute la maison j'avais soif et je suis entre dans la cuisine. j'ai ouvert le robinet et en est sorti devinez quoi! Votre stylo? Non, mes amis, un jet d'eau... naturellement!. 55

61 THE TERRACE, MOUNT MOU8t Calm before the storm

62 RUGBY FOOTBALL 1979 The 1st xv for 1979 was an experienced, resolute side who achieved a memorable playing record of 347 points For to 33 Against, losing only one match to a preparatory school side and one to a Kelly College Under 14. The climax of this successful! season was their defeating Wolborough Hill by 8 points to 6 points in a particularly exciting encounter at Newton Abbot. The team owed much to their captain, James Mackenzie at full-back, who proved to be one of the very best leaders of recent years, and quite capable of lifting a side by his example. He scored 11 tries from the full-back position, while his play became surer and more polished finishing with an outstanding performance for the Devon Preparatory School xv in their winning visit to Somerset. He has since continued his progress by captaining his team for age at Wellington College in Mark McElney by his thrusting, determined running and fine kicking at fly half also contributed much, scoring 31 tries and kicking 16 goals. His defensive kicking under pressure both in the Wolborough Hill and County match was a vital winning factor, and an outstanding feature of both games. Thomas Hensman, always rather under rated as a scrum half, gave McElney a tidy service from the scrum, and played one particularly fine game, all steel and dash, against his highly rated Wolborough opposite number, winning on the day. The remaining backs, Nigel Dyke, Simon Weston, Horatio Morpurgo, Rupert Harrow, Philip Sturgeon and Rupert Youngman all gave dependable service when required, Morpurgo tackling strongly at centre throughout the season and forming a resolute partnership with his other centre, Weston. The forwards, led by Paul Furse, after taking a little time to find a balance and settle down as a pack, finally welded together as a very formidable combination and ground many lesser opponents out of the game. The two props, Paul Furse and Adrian Cole scrummaged solidly, often breaking up their opponent's front row. Rory Marshall, with little science and less experience hooked a lot of ball and received powerful impetus from Nelson Lee and Thomas Brough as locks. James Maycock developed as a long-striding raiding No. 8 and Charles Challis and Michael Gardner provided both cover tackling and attacking support when required on the flanks. Guy Bartlett a.so played competently when in the side. Maycock and Brough were generally successful in their line-out jumping, and the mauling of Lee, Brough and Furse provided much useful second-phase bail. But the pack never completely overcame our traditional weakness in rucking, or quite found the ability to produce high-quality play in every match. The defeat at Buckfast Abbey was an example where external domestic arrangements unsettled the side and caused an unnecessary tremour. This team was one of the best sides of the last decade, and with a little more technical skill and less dependence on key-players, would have been a great one. RB-A 57

63 FANFARE Their playing record was as follows: Kelly College U14 H 7-14 L Kelly College U14 (A) A 28-0 W Buckfast Abbey H W Exeter Cathedral H 38-0 W St. Petroc's H 64-0 W Wolborough Hill A 8-6 W Montpelier School H 42-0 W Buckfast Abbey A L Buckland House A 38-0 W St. Petroc's A 84-0 W Buckland House H 33-4 W P. 9 W. 8 L. 1 D.O F.347 A. 33 Tries (inc. Kelly matches) 31 McElney M. 1 1 Mackenzie Maycock 5 Furse P. 4 Challis Weston Conversions: 14 Mackenzie McElney Brough T. Gardner M. Dyke Harrow R. Sturgeon Penalty Goals: 2 McElney Youngman Marshall Morpurgo Hensman RUGBY FOOTBALL 1979 THE 2nd XV The team under the captaincy of John Coupland won their three matches by 100 points to 6. A fine pair of half-backs, Alistair Thompson and Toby Ashworth; used intelligently the much good ball supplied by the forwards, and John Healey at full back kicked and tackled efficiently. The following played: J. Healey, IN. Bayly, M. Kirwin, R. Youngman. S. Wright, A. Thompson,T. Ashworth, P. Brindle, I. Orr, A. Gilbert, J. Coupland, J. Bartlett, B. Fox, J. Impey, R. Noy Scott, J. Speddy, R. Harrow, R. Russell. The Playing record was: Buckland House H 50-0 W Wolborough Hill H 8-6 W Buckland House A 42-0 W THE COLTS XI Played 6, Won 5 Lost 1, Points for 144, against 12. Try Scorers: C Gozzard 14. P. Browne and P. de Glanville 4, C. Mclntyre 3, R. Youngman and H. Ashworth 2, N. Lewis, A. Russell, M. Valentine and G. Lewis 1. 58

64 Conversions: Youngman 5, de Glanville 1. Results: v. Buckfast Abbey School (home) Won 4 0. v. Cathedral School (home) Won v. Wolborough Hill School (away) Won v. Montpelier School (home) Won v. Buckfast Abbey School (away) Lost 6 8. v. Buckland House School (home) Won The Colts enjoyed a,most successful season: they displayed sound teamwork, determination and courage essential ingredients of promising rugby players, v. Buckfast Abbey School (h). The only score of the match came from a try by Nicholas Lewis within the first few minutes. The attempted conversion by the Captain, Philip de Glanville resulted in no goal and a badly torn thigh muscle forthe kicker. Buckfast, smaller yet more effective forward, failed to penetrate our sound defence in which de Glanville played on bravely and Michael Valentine tackled ferociously. v. Cathedral School (h). A simple switching of positions in the three-quarter line resulted in a much improved attack. Richard Youngman, now on the right wing, took two good opportunities to score. Our overall superiority in the set scrums, rucks and mauls produced good ball for Henry Ashworth, who also scored twice, to distribute to our keen line, de Glanville, not yet fully mobile, and Charles Gozzard on the left wing completed the scoring. v. Wolborough Hill School (a). This was a truly magnificent match of pure rugby. In heavy conditions, it was wonderful to see the skill of handling by both sides and the non-stop running and working for the ball by forwards and three-quarters alike. Wolborough's try within the first five minutes was quickly cancelled by Gozzard's reply. Charles then completed yet another full line passing movement to see us change ends leading 8 4. In the second half, the forwards powered their way relentlessly into the Wolborough 22 metre area and, but for some brave defensive kicking and the occasional fumble, we must have scored more. The pressure told and Charles Gozzard scored his third try to settle the issue. How thrilling it was, after six years, to bring back a winning side from Wolborough! v. Montpelier School (h). This match, played in continuous rain, was only possible because of a well drained Rowden pitch. Montpelier had little to offer, and our line had ample opportunity to run the ball and to put into practice the moves planned in the games periods. Gozzard (5), de Glanville (2) and Peter Browne (2) scored heavily and it was good to see Valentine from full-back, Alistair Russell, driving in from a forward penalty rush and Charles Mclntyre from his 'No. 8' position add their names to the score sheet. v. Buckfast Abbey School (a). We knew that this return fixture was going to be hard the journey across the Moor is never comfortable and the wide open spaces of their fields sap strength and confidence. The Buckfast forwards looked stronger and more compact and their backs were quickly up to smother and tackle when we secured the ball, de Glanville was, once again, in the thick of things and had to leave the field with a scalp wound, in the final minutes as we fought to score again. Buckfast's two unconverted tries to our one, scored by Gozzard and converted by Youngman, was a just result on a day when we did not get many breaks. v. Buckland House School (h). The final match broughta decisive victory and some good rugby was to be seen. Buckland found the non-stop pressure and attack hard to contain. Seven tries for the backs (Gozzard 4, Browne 2, de Glanville 1) and three for the forwards (Mclntyre 2, G. Lewis 1) showed our strength and Youngman and de Glanville iced the cake with three successful conversions. 59

65 SENIOR SET COMPETITION 1979 The Final was won by Beavers who beat the Owls by 8 points to nil, winning by two unconverted tries scored by McElney, one scored at the beginning of thegame and one at the end, the first of these from a tap-penalty quickly taken. For the rest of the game the experienced Owls, containing among others Mackenzie, Hensman, Sturgeon, Lee and M a y c o c k, managed to tie in McElney, but rampaging play by Brough stopped them developing any second-phase ball. This was a heartening and courageous team win by a mainly inexperienced side over strong and seasoned opposition. The winning team was: R. Houghton; S. Donne, D. Gn ison, D. Phillips, G. Barneby; M. McElney, J. Healey; C. Lucas, A. Aylwin, J. Meyer, T. Brough, J. Allerton, P. Brindle. The Wooden Spoon match provided, as it always seems able to do, an exciting game of courage and high endeavour, even if the skills are lacking. The Hawks, under the determined leadership of Coupland and with the aid of some fierce tackling by Gardner, Harrow R and Mclntyre defeated the Otters by 6 points to 4. SOCCER 1980 Yet another successful but frustrating season. Only four inter school matches were played due, incredibly, not to the notorious British winter weather but to sickness at Buckland House and lack of pitches at Buckfast Abbey! That we won all four matches played made it all the more disappointing. St. Petroc's were beaten twice, 3 2 at Bude in the first match of the season; a close and hard fought game, and 5 0 at Tavistock where we were much more dominant. A comfortable win 4 1 against Wolborough Hill was followed by a tense struggle at Exeter against a hitherto unbeaten Cathedral School. A 3 2 win was eventually recorded in an entertaining and fluctuating game. The same team represented Mount House in all four games and developed into a powerful and accomplished side. James Maycock was a sound, dependable goalkeeper having an outstanding game against Exeter. The back three consisting of Rupert Harrow, Simon Weston and Philip de Glanville settled down well; with Harrow occasionally beaten by a ball playing winger but having the speed to cover his own and other player's mistakes. Weston, dependable but not always dominant at centre back and de Glanville who filled the position of left back with great skill and ever developing confidence. The mid field was in the capable hands (or feet?) of John Healey, naturally talented, constructive and his 25 yard 'special' against Wolborough was undoubtedly the goal of the season. Horatio Morpurgo p\ayed on the left side of the field contributing considerable poise and much creative play during the season. Finally the captain James Mackenzie, dominant, fearless in the tackle, leading by example, never afraid to come forward and able to win the ball with refreshing regularity in the middle of the field. The forwards were all small of stature but certainly not small in skill, endeavour and goal scoring ability. Rupert Youngman, a lively skilful winger; Alistair Thompson a darting and tenacious striker; Nigel Dyke, not always happy when faced with large, rugged defenders but having the happy knack of being in the right place at the right time to score a brace of goals in each and every game an amazing record. Finally Tom Hensman, a match winner on his day with an abundance of skill which was not always evident but which inevitably took the eye when he decided to 'turn it on'. An excellent all round team who thoroughly deserved their success in a most enjoyable and ultimately rewarding season. 60

66 THE COLTS XI Played 4, Won 3, Lost 1, Goals for 8, against 4. Goal Scorers: C. Gozzard 3, T. Thomas 3, H. Ashworth 1, A. Craig 1. Results: v. St. Petroc's School (away) Won 1 0. v. Wolborough Hill School (home) Lost 1 3. v. St. Petroc's School (home) Won 3 0. v. Cathedral School (away) Won 3 1. In a somewhat curtailed programme, the Colts fared quite well. The defence with Jolyon Woodard, supreme, Peter Browne, Paul Vick and Charles Gozzard, fast and neat, gave ample cover to goalkeeper, Alistair Russell. The forwards, high-scoring in practice games, tended, curiously to be very hesitant and indecisive in match play. Richard Youngman, the Captain, ran hard on the right wing ahead of Nicholas James who was more comfortable as a linkman behind the attack. Tristan Thomas chased hard buta little erratically in the penalty area, whilst Henry Ashworth and Timothy Harrow linked well on the left wing but did not always penetrate defences. The game with Wolborough was undoubtedly the toughest they had a particularly strong, constructive and skilful side. That at Exeter in sleet, hail and bitterly cold wind was the most unpleasant yet most rewarding and the two games with St. Petroc's produced some nice moments but no outstanding highlights. CRICKET 1980 THE 1st XI The 1980 season proved to be one of the most successful for the 1st XI for some years. The advantages gained by having seven players enjoying their second year in the team were very apparent, and an air of quiet, efficient competence, coupled with confidence, prevailed. Rupert Youngman, a little mercurial, captained the side with increasing skill, and was ably supported by vice-captain John Healey. The bulk of the runs was scored by these two, Tom Hensman, Richard Youngman and Simon Weston. The remainder of the side was rarely called upon to bat, but would have given fair account of itself. James Mackenzie spear-headed the attack and bowled more overs and took more wickets than Simon Weston, although the latter bowled consistently well. Nicholas Bayly and Mathew Kirwin were the main change bowlers and both played important roles. The fielding reached a higher standard than that of previous seasons, with Simon Weston oustandingly safe and accurate of throw. Congatulations and thanks due to Nicholas Tucker whose scoring was extremely neat and accurate. v.kelly College(h). As is often the case with an early match, practice had been somewhat limited and selection, on either side, somewhat conjectural. In the event, the XI proved stronger i n all departments, Mackenzie bowled well as did Bayly, five catches were held and the College side was out for 57. Healey, Hensman (13) and Rupert Youngman (30*) saw us through to a comfortable victory. v. Tavistock C.C. Colts (h) The younger players from Tavistock unfortunately lack for match and team experience and this was again apparent when they sportingly played us. Mackenzie and Weston with 2 wickets apiece and Bayly returning figures of 4 overs, 2 maidens, 5 runs, 4 wickets, dismissed them in just over an hour. We scored the required 36 runs for the loss of Hensman (14). v. St. Petroc's School (h). Thanks to a couple of determined stands for the 5th. and 9th. wickets, our visitors achieved a fairly respectable total of 60. Mackenzie (5 for 20) and Weston (3 for 13) did the main damage and, once again, catches were held. Our openers didn't look too happy against their captain, Edward Gard, who bowled considerably faster than anyone yet seen. At 1 for 1 and 8 for 2, we looked rather vulnerable; however, Rupert Youngman attacked flamboyantly and somewhat fortuitiously to score 35* and to oversee our 6 wicket victory. v.wolborough Hill School (h). Our visitors, without their accomplished all-rounder Roger Twose, asked us to bat first and we lost two quick wickets for 19, of which Healey had

67 FANFARE scored 14. Rupert Youngman (14) and Weston added another 21 before being dismissed. This allowed Richard Youngman to display his considerable talent and his 41 * was one of the best innings seen on the Oval.lmmaculate defence, calculated attack and good running with his partners, Mackenzie and Morpurgo (28*) allowed us to declare at 118 for 5 shortly after tea. Wolborough's three middle-order batsmen scored heavily (62 out of their Total of 81), despite accurate bowling from Simon Weston (5 for 16) and, for once, our bowling looked a trifle ragged as we achieved our 37 run victory, v. St. Petroc's School (a). Our visit to Bude provided our openers with the chance to prove themselves against the quicker bowling of Gard and Jackson, and how well they succeeded! Healey (35) and Hensman (40) put on 83 for the first wicket. Frustrated in the pavilion, neither of the Youngmans was able to settle to an innings, but Simon Weston continued the onslaught with an undefeated 26 and 135 for 5 was a good total at which to declare at tea. Spasmodic resistance only against our attack, in which 5 bowlers shared the wickets, proved insufficient to challenge our total and we returned with a 63 run victory, v. Buckland House School (a). Conditions at Buckland were a little drier than they were last year, but our batsmen found fast scoring hard work. Only 36 runs were not singles as we totalled 113 for 5 declared. Tom Hensmen was particularly patient and sensible in his innings of 46 and he was supported in turn by Rupert Youngman (10), Weston (20) and Richard Youngman (17*)! James Mackenzie (6 for 8) and Weston (4 for 17) bowled unchanged to give us a comparatively easy victory by 82 runs, v. Sunningdale School (h). It was with more confidence that we greeted our visitors from Berkshire our season was going well and their results had fluctuated. However, their batsmen fared well against some rather erratic bowling and their declaration of 136 for 7 was to prove too formidable for us. John Healey (15) was the only batsman to run into double figures, and our dismissal for 38 was a sad end to our unbeaten run. It is always easy to criticise from the boundary, but this was not the first time that we had capitulated to an XI of well-drilled, knowledgeable, in-form but not superstar cricketers. To succeed against such a School, we must show much greater determination and play not only up to, but beyond our normal standard. My Invitation XI beat Sunningdale on the Sunday by 19 runs. The Montpelier Captain (17) and a Cathedral School opener (13) were the main contributors in a total of 72. Edward Gard of St. Petroc's then bowled quite superbly and returned figures of Movers, 7 maidens, 26 runs, 5 wickets. v. Montpelier School (a) Our season ended with the visit to Paignton and this was memorable for the two splendid innings which put on 157 runs. Rupert Youngman (80) played a fine attacking innings and John Healey (72) displayed much patience and skill. I confess that I had great confidence that each would secure a coveted century, but this was not to be. Our total of 164 for 3 declared ranks as one of our highest. James Mackenzie exacted ample revenge for much sitting in the pavilion and tore the Montpelier innings apart with 6 for 10! Weston picked up 2 for 9, and we returned victors by 127 runs. Yes, a good season with some memorable highlights and a certain disappointment. A year ago 1 forcast success for this side and how well they justified my faith in them. Two years in the 1st XI makes an enormous difference, and with 5 available for next year John Healey, Richard Youngman, Nicholas Bayly, Philip de Glanville and Michael Griffiths, our Centenary Season results should be equally impressive. G.P.W.C. MOUNT HOUSE SCHOOL CRICKET CLUB. 1st. XI Averages 1980 v. Kelly College v. Tavistock C.C v. St! Petroc's School v. Wolborough Hill School v. St. Petroc's School v. Buckland House School Played 8. Won 7. Lost 1. Won by 7 wickets Won by 9 wickets Won by 6 wickets Won by 37 runs Won by 63 runs Won by 82 runs

68 Bowling Averages Overs Maidens Runs Wkts Average Woodard J Craig A Russell A James N v. Sunningdale School Lost by 98 runs v. Montpelier School Won by 127 runs Mount House scored 725 runs for the loss of 36 wickets at an average of runs per wicket. The opposition scored 509 runs for the loss of 77 wickets at an average of 6.61 runs per wicket. The Captain won the Toss on 5 occasions. Mount House batted first on 4 occasions. Batting Innings Not Out Highest Runs Average Score RJ.P. Youngman H.J. Morpurgo * R.D. Youngman * J.M. Healey S J.Weston * T.L. Hensman N.D.G. Bayly P.R.de Glanville J.A.D. Mackenzie M.G.B. Kirwin M.A. Griffiths DJ.S. Gimson, S.C. Wright and T.D.P. Brough also played but did not bat Bowling Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average J.A.D. Mackenzie N.D.G. Bayly SJ. Weston RJ.P. Youngman M.G.B. Kirwin Also bowled P.R.de Glanville S.C. Wright T.D.P. Brough 2 10 Catches SJ. Weston 5 T.L. Hensman 4 RJ.P. Youngman ) R.D. Youngman ) 3 HJ. Morpurgo J.M. Healey 2c. 1 stumping. M.G.B.Kirwin ) N.D.G. Bayly ) P.R.de Glanville J.A.D. Mackenzie ^ S.C.Wright D.J.S. Gimson ) T.D.P. Brough 63

69 Gimson (11) and Dyke (15*), but time ran out with our total at 81 for 3. We entertained Montpelier on the Oval and all but gave them the match. Put into bat, our visitors found Brough (5 for 20), Russell (2 for 3) and Gimson (1 for 2) difficult to score off, but their total was boosted to 42 by 17 extras, 12 of which were wides I We achieved the required 43 with 9 wickets down in an innings spoilt by two runs-out and several suicidal shots resulting in catches. Tom Brough (12) and Simon Wright (10) were the top scorers. COLTS CRICKET 1980 A disappointing season weather-wise limited the fixtures but produced the following distinguished playing record: Playing record: Played 5, Won 5. St. Petroc's 28 v. Mount House 83 Won by 55 runs. Mount House 31 v. Wolborough 22 Won by 9 runs. Mount House dec.v. St Petroc's 35 Won by 78 runs. Buckland H. 26 v. Mount House 85 Won by 59 runs. Montpelier 15 v. Mount House 16-2 Won by 8 wkts. The bowling of Woodard, Craig and Russell A was an outstanding feature of the team's victories for they complemented each other, bowling in a thoroughly testing manner, and gaining experience all the time. Best Bowling Performances: Woodard J. 8 4 in 9 overs v. Montpelier (also 8 9 v. St. Petroc's (A)) Craig A. 6 8 in 10 overs v. St Petroc's (H) (also 4 4 v Buckland House) Russell A. 6 6 in 11 overs v. Wolborough James N. 1 6 in 2 overs v. Buckland House. Nicholas James handled his side competently in the field and the outcricket was generally of a high standard, difficult as well as easy catches being taken, particularly by Donne and Ashworth H. Vick's voluble wicket keeping was most reliable, and on three occasions his dour, determined batting settled the side firmly when a collapse might have happened. Russell A also contributed innings of merit when they were badly needed and James played one sparkling innings at Bude which showed what might be if he would control his early impetuousness. This was a well-balanced team, needing very few changes, and had there been more fixtures there is no reason to suppose that they would not have won those just as handsomely. RB-A Batting Averages Innings Not Out Runs H.S. Average James N * 35.0 Russell A * 31.5 VickP Browne P

70 Catches Ashworth H. 4 Vick, Donne S. 3 Woodard, Valentine M. 2 Craig 1 Stumpings Vick 5 Mount House scored 328 runs in overs losing 36 wkts (9.11 runs/wkt, 2.56 runs/over.) Opposition scored 126 runs in overs losing 50 wkts. (2.52 runs/wkt., 1.09 runs/over.) Mount House took 50 wkts. : 25 bowled, 15 caught, 3 L.B.W.,5 stumped, 2 run out. Opposition took 36 wkts. : 22 bowled, 9 caught, 4 L.B.W., stumped, 1 run out. THE SET MATCHES 1 st Round. On Herongate, the Otters 26 for 1 (Dyke 22*) beat the Hawks whom they had dismissed for 23. J. Wraith (5 for 6) and Morpurgo (3 for 13) were the match winners. On the Oval, the Kangeroos 74 for 7 off 12 overs (de Glanville 27, Kirwin 23, Benn 17) beat the Beavers 63 for 3 for whom Healey scored 41*. 2nd. Round. The Owls entered the competition and defeated the Kangeroos by 19 runs. Owls score 70 for 1 of which James Maycock, specialising in Athletics, showed himself to be a more than useful batsman with 33, whilst Hensman remained undefeated with 26. The Kangeroos relied almost entirely on de Glanville who was 35* at the close of their 12 over innings with the score at 51 for 7. The Curlews met the Otters on the Oval and won by 41 runs. They batted first and Rupert Youngman (32) and Weston (38) dealt severely with the bowling to put up a total of 79 for 3 (J. Wraith 2 for 16). The Otters found no answer to the accurate bowling of the Youngman brothers and Weston and scored only 38 for 6 (J. Wraith 14, Griffiths 10). The Final. In an action-packed match with some excellent cricket, the Curlews 114 for 1 (Rupert Youngman 74*, Weston 27) beat the Owls 69 for 8 (Mackenzie 30, Weston 3 for 12). Youngman's innings was aggressive and responsible and he was well-supported by Weston. The Owls bowlers found it difficult to maintain line and length. James Mackenzie's innings was that of a captain, but his other batsmen failed and were always behind the required run rate. G.P.W.C. SINGLE-WICKET COMPETITION John Healey won the Perry Cup, beating Rupert Youngman in the final. A versatile cricketer, John induced his opponents into the ultimate mistake and was never dismissed throughout the competition. Youngman, a finalist for the second year running, had had a fairly easy passage to the Final in which, in fact, he looked the more likely winner with 19 on the board and two overs in which to make the required winning total of 28. Healey, however, had other ideas ATHLETICS 1980 I anticipated a better season in 1980 but was pleasantly surprised with the success throughout the term particularly the victoiy over Wolborough Hill in our annual match.we appeared to be without a genuine sprinter but the emergence of Nelson Lee from virtual obscurity to an outstanding sprint prospect was the revelation of the season. Charles Gozzard, though still young represented the school in the 200m at both Taunton and Kelly and improved considerably throughout the season. It was rewarding to see him run against 65

71 FANFARE his age group peers in the match against Wolborough, winning the 200m and 400m and proving what an excellent prospect he is. Philip de Glanville also showed considerable potential and should prove his true mettle next year. The 800m and 1500m were dominated by Simon Weston who finally fulfilled his undoubted potential, having an unbeaten season in the 1500m winning all his races in very impressive style. He also surprised everyone (not least himself!) by proving to be a more than competentdiscusand javelin thrower Daley Thompson beware!! The transition from Junior to Senior hurdles is never an easy one, it took Philip Sturgeon some little time to adjust but once he did so he proved to be a very accomplished hurdler; another fine 1981 prospect. The Field events also appeared to be a problem area but James Mackenzie Javelin and Shot;Nelson Lee Discus and Shot and the development of James Allerton in the Shot (and a promising sprinter to boot!) allayed all my fears and a fine all round team developed. I purposely left my comments on James Maycock the 1980 captain of Athletics to a separate paragraph. He proved to be an outstanding captain both on and off the track. His development in the Long Jump, Triple Jump and High Jump were due to dedication, enthusiasm and determination; and his record jumps in both High and Long jumps in the match against Wolborough were a fitting culmination to a most impressive season. The junior athletics tend to take a back seat during the season dueto the concentration on the team for external meetings. That they did not do so this year was almost entirely due to the presence of Paul Vincent. His enthusiasm, encouragement and willingness to devote hours of his time to patient coaching resulted in a tremendous improvement in all areas of the Junior events and meant that an enormous total of 71 four and five star awards were achieved during the season an incredible effort by all concerned. A very enjoyable, rewarding and successful 1980 season and with Nelson Lee, Charles Gozzard, Philip de Glanville, Philip Sturgeon, David Key, Sebastian Smith, Michael Griffiths, James Allerton and Peter Browne still available in 1981 and with young Philip Rogers the heir apparent to the Simon Weston middle to long distance throne, the prospects for the future look bright indeed! G.B. SWIMMING Thanks to the heating plant keeping the pool temperature in the seventies we were able to continue the swimming throughout the term in spite of the poor weather, and some seventy awards were won by over sixty boys. Robert Russell, Rupert Harrow and Paul Furse succeeded in winning their Honours survival awards and Advanced Speed Awards; splendid achievements as they involve a considerable amount of hard training. Though we are no longer able to hold the RLSS Bronze Medallion test owing to the higher age limits recently introduced, thirteen Intermediate awards were won towards the end of the term as a result of practise sessions under Philip Moore's instruction. There were also five Gold survival awards, twenty-one Silvers, twenty Bronzes, and eight Merit Speed awards. The determination of those taking the Silver award was particularly notable, especially in the horrible weather conditions of the first test session! It was gratifying that in all the tests very few boys failed, though all the tests are fairly demanding. Luckily, the rain held off (just) for the swimming gala in July, and it proved once more to be an occasion enjoyed by parents who took part in the ever-popular family races and came to cheer on their sons in the set competition. The competitive side of the event was won convincingly by the Otters, led by Robert Russell, who received several of the cups which Mrs Furse kindly agreed to present. We wish her son, Paul, and Rupert Harrow, the 'honours graduates', continued success with 66

72 THE 2nd. XI Well-captained by David Gimson, who never quite recaptured his bowling form of last season, the 2nd. XI drew with Wolborough Hill and beat Montpelier. At Wolborough, despite a good, sustained spell of bowling from Rupert Russell, and three wickets for Dominic Phillips, the home side declared at 107 for 7. In reply, Philip de Glanville carried his bat for 43 an innings of distinction he was supported in turn by their swimming at their public schools. J.E.R.V. SHOOTING Unfortunately only some ten per cent of the class were able to complete the course but this in no way detracts from the spendid shooting of Chales Challis who won the cup by 9 points. David Key and Mathew Kirwin were the runners up. In a match against two staff teams, the school won by 4 points. K.C.C. RUGBY FOOTBALL 1980 The st. XV evolved very much as expected, the only upset of plan being the emergence of Philip de Glanville as a tactically-kicking scrum-half, and altogether a much stronger challenger for the position than the heir apparent Toby Ashworth. Michael Gardner led the side with discipline and effective control, being able to produce the type of play required for any given situation. He attacked from the open flanker position with all his old fire; only his defensive play seemed less dependable under the stress of captaincy and the heavy burden of Head of School. He received splendid support from Thomas Brough as vice-captain, a rugged, storming tighthead forward. Brough had not played in the front before, but as the season progressed his scrummaging and mauling won much ball for his team as did the example of his fierce runs at the opposition. James Impey never hooked with much technical success but prospered increasingly in the loose. The openhead position proved difficult to fill, but eventually Rupert Houghton, a complete novice from the Second Game, produced the muscle and temperament for the task. Robert Russell, in a lock position, had a splendid season of utterly dependable play, so in keeping with his character. His line-out jumping against taller opponents and his clever rolling-maul technique, were invaluable.his fellow lock, Nelson Lee, almost lost his place in a completely out-of-form start to the season, but faith in him was rewarded and he eventually settled down to some strong mauling and running and, by his thrust, contributing much in the tight. James Allerton made a most successful attacking No.8, scoring twelve tries, but his defensive work never dominated as it should have done. James Speddy overcame his inexperience to become a useful blind-side flanker until injury took him out of contention, when the position was filled magnificently by Philip Sturgeon elevated (?) from centre threequarter. Bruce Foxalso played vigorously in several matches and in other years would have held a place. Charles Mclntyre played one promising game. The pack scrummaged and mauled usually in a devastating manner, and were very fast onto their opponent's mistakes in open play. But their rucking from a'break-down situation was never really reliable, and it is here that next season's work must concentrate; also the line-out jumping was too dependent of Russell or Brough. But it is a testimony to a fine pack that it was only dominated in one half of the match, that against Pyrland Hall, and that for the remainder of the season gave as good as it received. The question to be answered was whether the backs could make enough use of the huge amount of good, indifferent and bad ball they were receiving, and generally they succeeded in doing so, as can be seen from the total of points scored. At fly-half, Alistair 67

73 FANFARE Thompson managed to take most of de Glanville's erratic service and, except in one match, kicked most intelligently as well as keeping his fellow backs well-supplied with usable ball. He tackled ferociously when required, however big they came. Philip de Glanville looked a class player in the making, both in his shrewd kicking, and in his breaks from the base of the scrum which so often split oppositions. He tackled firmly and did particularly well to outplay and dominate Taylor, the Wolborough and Devon Prep Schools' scrum half, in their one meeting. Charles Gozzard and Nicholas Bayly played consistently on the wings, Gozzard scoring ten tries with his elusive swerve and jink. One try in particular against Buckfast Abbey School when he beat seven opponents by change of pace remains indelibly on the memory. Bayly ran stronger as the season progressed and usually tackled when it mattered. As a threequarter Philip Sturgeon ploughed forcefully for fifteen tries without ever looking like a pedigree centre. His play as a flankforward however was of the highest quality. John Wraith, playing out of his class, held the other centre position by his improving tackling and his little deft side step. Peter Browne, a fine prospect for next season, and properly a wing, added a cutting edge to the centre, but lacked the ability to give or take a pass consistently. John Healey, an impeccable full-back, gave confidence and solidity at the back as well as coming into the line to run strongly, besides kicking twenty-four goals, often from wide positions. The team's playing record was impressive, as were those of all the school teams, and the 1st XVs seventy-seven tries prove their commitment to attacking rugby. P. 9 W. 7 D.- L. 2 F. 367 A. 25 Points Kelly College U14 H W Buckfast Abbey A W Buckland House H W St. Petroc's A W 66-0 Half - Term Pyrland Hall H L Exeter Cathedral A W Montpelier A W Wolborough Hill H L Dumpton House H W Buckland House A W 58-0 But the two defeats were self-inflicted, mainly through lack of experience at top level. Pyrland Hall, after being well-beaten at half-time were allowed to recowerduring a period of inept play by us, and Wolborough Hill won a decisive scrum when we tactically made the error of leaving only six forwards to push at a vital moment. This latter match was a great witness to Preparatory School rugby as a spectacle and one of the best seen at Mount House for many years. The team's possibly finest moment came in their first match when they beat, with great technical skill, a much heavier (Jnder 14 Kelly College XV. The st XV was a good Prep School side, but it lacked class players in three or four positions and their weakness told at the highest level. If the 1st XV is to become a really effective force, then it must improve its fixture list to ensure hard, weekly encounters. At present the XV is playing too many 'A' level matches against the second-rate, matches from which neither side benefit. This season against weaker opposition the side could run the ball exhilaratingly and entertainingly; with experience this could be possible on most days. R.B A. 68

74 THE 2nd XV This was an excellent team, quite capable of beating many 1st XVs, and several of its players should be contesting forthe Seniorteam'spositions next year, particularly the back row of Charles Mclntyre, Gordon Lewis and Alistair Russell, all of whom played either in the 1st xv or the 'A' team as well. The team's performance in going to Wolborough and winning 14 points to nil was a very fine effort, under Ian Mair's captaincy. THE 3rd XV This team was innovated this term with great success, playing keen and intelligent rugby and recorded a brave win at Wolborough. Griffiths in particular looked one forthe future, amongst several 'oldies' and newcomers. THE 'A' XV The team evolved in order to meet the requirements of two matches, and these were won comfortably. Unfortunately Plymouth College sent an Under 12 side when the agreement had been for an Under 13, so their defeat was unnecessarily heavy by our more experienced players. 'A' XV RUGBY FOOTBALL " 80 St. Petroc's 1st XV H W Plymouth College U/12 H W 50 0 Tries: Gozzard 4, Sturgeon 4, Impey 3, Russell R. 2, Allerton 1, Gardner 1, Fox 1, Mclntyre 1, De Glanville 1. Cons: De Glanville 4 Pen: De Glanville 1 2nd.XV Montpelier 2nd XV H W Wolborough Hill 2nd XV A W 14-0 Tries: Browne 2, Russell A. 2, Lewis G. 2, Orr 1, Lewis N. 1, Phillips 1, Mair 1. Cons: Woodard 2, 3rd. XV Wolborough Hill 3rd XV A W 7-4 Tries: Smith 1. Pen: Griffiths 1. COLTS RUGBY 1980 Played 7. Won 6. Lost 1. Points for 144, against 28. Try Scorers: Vick 7, James 6, Wraith 5, Aylwin 4, Cameron 3, Donne 2, Parker-Swift, Jarvis, Maciver and Cheshire 1 each Conversions: James 6, Donne 4. 69

75 FANFARE The splendid record of the team was a direct result of a steady improvement in knowledge, ability and work rate in the daily games periods during the term. Rugby is essentially a team game, but September finds 26 boysall anxious to exhibit theirtalents in a purely individualistic way. Three months later, it is a pleasure to look back on the efforts made and results achieved by the XI11 and the remainder of the Game without whose support and opposition practice would be impossible. Michael Valentine was the only member of the 1979 team still available and his position at full back was such an important one that we felt that he should concentrate on his play and yield the captaincy to Nicholas James, the hooker and scrum leader. Our opening match at Buckfast Abbey was fairly typical of two inexperienced sides. Our forwards dominated in the loose play, but were not totally in command of the set pieces. James forced his way over for two tries, Paul Vick, at scrum half, scored twice, Anthony Aylwin succeeded with our prepared No. 6 move and Simon Donne converted two of the tries with neat drop-kicks...an emphatic first victory. Buckland House visited us and the match was played on Rowden field. In a rather scrappy game, in which the individual tried to dominate, James and Vick each scored two tries, Charles Cameron and Nigel Wraith, playing his first game at scrum-half, also added their names to the score-sheet. Plymouth College Prep. School were our next opponents on Herongateand this proved a first-class match. There was considerably better teamwork and play, and our forwards combined well to win good ball. James scored twice and, at last, Alistair Parker-Swift found the ball in his hands and a gap through which to dash for the line. Donne was successful with two conversion attempts. Our opponents put up tremendous pressure forward and deservedly scored the first points against us. The Half-term break and the arrival of the cold winds and frost had quite an adverse effect on the team, especially on our lightweight three-quarter line. Our return game at Plymouth was played on a bitterly cold afternoon and our'threes' simply could nothandle the ball. Plymouth played down hillin the first half and, within minutes, had run in two tries, both of which were converted. Another followed but, in ourfirst sortie into their '25', Aylwin scored from the base of the scrum and James converted down at Half-time, and how we missed the tactical kicking of Vick, but thanks to some stirring play by the forwards who, through David Jarvis, Neil Maciver and James Cheshire, scored three tries, of which James converted one, we pulled back well. A final Plymouth try, however, saw us to our only defeat by the narrowest of margins On the County Cricket ground at Exeter, the team played with tremendous spirit against the Cathedral School. Some good defensive tackling kept out their powerful halves and Vick was in form with some astute kicking. Wraith (2), Cameron and Aylwin scored good tries and James converted one. Wolborough Hill School visited us and admitted to having a weaker side than usual, but they were not to be underestimated. Our forwards, however, did their job to the letter disciplined and strong, they controlled line-outs, set scrums and mauls. This allowed our line to run the ball and how much Piers Stannus and Andrew Key enjoyed good passes and the chance to run at the defence. Vick (2) Donne, on the wing and Wraith all scored splendid tries of which James converted two. Our final match at Buckland House brought another convincing victory five tries from Cameron, Vick, Aylwin, Donne and Wraith and a conversion by James to round off a season of splendid achievement. There are many promising players for the senior sides, not only from the XI11, but also from the fringe players. Remember your TARGETS, learn byyour mistakes and, aboveall, enjoyyour game. Well played everybodyand mypersonal thanks, of course, to K.C.C. for all his hard work, encouragement and expertise. 70 G.P.W.C.

76 1980 DEVON PREP SCHOOLS V SOMERSET PREP SCHOOLS AT PYRLAND HALL, TAUNTON Sfx Devon prep schools were represented in the side selected to play in the annual fixture against Somerset. The team included six members of the unbeaten Wolborough Hill XV and three from Mount House. Playing down the slope, it seemed essential that Devon should build a substantial lead by half-time if there was to be any chance of holding a bigger Somerset side in the second half. An early try by Devon gave them added confidence especially after a magnificient conversion from near the touchline by John Healey. The game developed into a stirring forward battle with Somerset dominating the line-outs but the superior organisation of the Devon pack proving more effective in the set scrums and mauls. Play became fairly static around the Somerset '25 line' and it was some time before Devon increased their lead with an unconverted try following a back row movement. A rare breakout by Somerset just before half-time enabled their left wing to score after running half the length of the field. The second half began, as expected, with strong pressure on the Devon line but the forwards responded bravely and eventually raised the siege. Nelson Lee and Tom Brough were prominent among the forwards, always in the thick of the fray, and their efforts were rewarded with anothertry by the pack late in the game, leaving Devon worthy winners by 14 points to 4 points. D.B. THE SET COMPETITION The Senior Competition produced a magnificient Final played on Rowden pitch on the last Friday,norning of term. Beavers had reached the Final after a slightly fortunate win over Otters with a try in the last minutes of the game. Kangaroos had beaten a rather illorganised Owls (one senior not even troubling to arrive) more thoroughly when the 1 st XV half-back combination of Thompson and de Glanville combined well on a small allowance of ball to beat a complete 1st XV three-quarter line. This win should have warned the Beavers where the danger lay; but in the end they were unable to profit from the warning. Both finalists contained four 1st XV players backed by some good quality second fifteen members and filled in by some Colts and Juniors. The resulting mixture produced a rip-roaring match which went into extra time. The centre of the battle was in the forwards where the Kangaroos had to contain the power and energy of Brough, who if allowed, could dominate a game of this nature.particularly Fox, only hours from an inter-continental flight, aided by Impey, managed this containment, and as Brough under pressure was forced into errors, so did the game swing more and more to the Kangaroos, and when the Beavers lost Healey by injury there was no way back for them. However, extra time had been started at eight points each, de Glanville having scored two tries for the Kangaroos and Brough and James Allerton one each for the Beavers. Then came Swarbrick's try... to be talked of for many a day. He fielded a kickfor touch just on the halfway line and kicked high up onto the Beavers twenty.two yard area. As he ran forward he was obstructed by an off-side player but fortunately advantage was played by the referee, and, as the ball bounced awkwardly for Healey and the rest of the Beaver's defence, so Swarbrick booted the ball into in-goaland by a whisker won the race for a flying touch-down. So victory for the Kangaroos by 12 points to 8 in a most memorable match. The Wooden Spoon, played in very muddy conditions in gathering gloom and ending in almost total darkness was a rousing match of high endeavour, as it so often is. The Hawks, under the captaincy of Michael Gardner, had no intention of ending up with the Spoon, but they were given a fright by a fighting Curlew side. As night settled in, the 71

77 FANFARE straining eyes of spectators, aided a little by the headlamps of the Headmaster's car, saw the Hawks, who were then leading by two Gardner tries, being forced back and over run by the Curlew hordes. Amidst great excitement Toby Ashworth forced his way through a melee for a rewarding Curlew try...8 points to 4. But then it was all over and despite their brave effort, Curlews ended with the Spoon for the next year. The Junior Set Finalists were the Beavers and Otters. In the Semi's the Otters had annihilated the Owls by 32 points to nil, but the strong Beavers had only just scraped home by 10 points to 6 against an equally determined Hawks. The Final produced some sensible rugby but the Otters were unable to contain the strong running of Donne who scored three tries and converted two of them. The Beavers, under the captaincy of the redoutable Cameron won comfortably by 16 points to nil in spite of the strivings of Nicholas James and his team. SOCCER st XI P W D L RB-A There are 'lies, damned lies and statistics'. Looking at the bare statistics above, one would imagine an indifferent season to say the least. Nothing could be further from the truth and had the matches cancelled been played the results would undoubtedly have given a truer reflection on the ability of the team. Our first match was at Wolborough Hill before the team had really taken shape and although for a good part of the game we played the better football, poor finishing and two bad lapses in defence cost us the game 1 3. We then entertained St. Petroc's and soon realised we were up against a more than competent side, bolstered as they were by their Mexican 'superstars'. The game vvas lost 1 3 but we had the pleasure of providing them with their hardest match of the season in the return game at Bude; indeed the general consensus of opinion was that it was the best prep-school game seen for many years and we were rather unlucky to lose 1 2. It says much for the spirit of the team that these reverses spurred them on to greater efforts and Buckland House were thrashed 6 0 in a game which did much to restore confidence and morale.exeter Cathedral School, always a difficult team to beat, (our previous five encounters having resulted in draws),were finally conquered 2 0. The weather now intervened and with the team approaching peak form all remaining matches, against Buckland, Exeter and Buckfast Abbey were cancelled! A most disappointing end to the term. Of the side which represented the school in the majority of the matches Sebastian Smith, after a hesitant and nervous start developed into a sound and dependable goalkeeper giving increasing confidence to a back three of Jolyon Woodard, unassuming, sure footed and consistent as right back: Robert Russell who became more confidentand dominant with each match played atcenter back;and Philipde Glanville probablythe most complete and accomplished footballer in the team at left back. His performance against St. Petroc's at Bude will long be remembered! The midfield comprised Charles Mclntyre at right half, a tireless determined and dedicated player who gave 100% effort in all games; John Healey at center half and whoas captain of the side led by example, never gave up and showed fine skill and drive throughout the season. Charles Gozzard showed great speed and not a little skill at left half but was not quite as dominant as I had hoped (he will be in 1982!!) The forwards were small in stature and in early matches lacked 'bite' in front of goal but gained in confidence as goals came and never gave up even when things were not going well. Edward Swarbrick was a fast and direct winger creating many goal scoring 72

78 opportunities; Alistair Thompson and Nicholas James were the main 'strike force', James scoring 5 times on his debut against Buckland and Thompson always in the thick of the action and unlucky not to be on the score sheet on more numerous occasions. Richard Youngman took over the problem left wing position and although obviously happier on the right hand side of the field had the necessary skill and tenacity to overcome the difficulties and prove a most capable and adaptable ball player. In many ways a frustrating season, but one in which the team developed in both skill and character to provide some excellent and rewarding soccer. G.B. SOCCER. THE COLTS XI A.P.Parker-Swift BJ.L.Simpson T.I.Lewis P.D.Taylor J.M.Valentine N.A.Maciver R.C.Bertram S.C.R.Donne N.P.Wraith A.W.Craig T.M.E.Harrow (capt.) Played 5. Won 3. Drawn 1. Lost 1. Goals For 17. Against 6. V. Wolborough Hill School (a) Lost 2-5 V. St. Petroc's School (h) Won 4-0 V. Buckland House School (h) Won 3-0 V. Cathedral School, Exeter (h) Drawn 1-1 V. St.Petroc's School (a) Won 7-0 Goal Scorers: Donne 5; Wraith 4; Craig 3; Harrow 2; Bertram 2; Maciver 1. Looking back on a season, in which a talented side went from strength to strength, it was, perhaps, unfortunate that our first match should have been against such redoutable opponents as Wolborough Hill on their own ground. Having played very well in the first half and leading 2 0 through Andrew Craig and Robin Bertram, we suddenly froze both literally and metaphorically and, in the space of a few minutes,our lead had been reduced and then seized. Wolborough had pounced and, however much we tried to recover, never relaxed some very fine football which left our defence gaping and gasping. When St.Petroc's visited us, we again started quite smartly, but lost heart when goals did not materialise. However Simon Donne found the net just before half-time and this spurred us into renewed action. Simon completed his hat-trickand Nigel Wraith added his name to the score sheet in a better second half. Buckland House seemed stronger and quicker off the mark, but three good goals, the first by Captain Tim Harrow and the others before half-time by Craig and Wraith never allowed them to settle. In the last twenty minutes we were lucky not to give away a goal or two as defensive errors crept in. The Cathedral School brought, probably, the strongest side we played and were a goal up within a minute. An equaliser by Wraith kept us in the game but we were committed to some stern defence from then on. It spoke volumes for our halves, backs and goal-keeper that we did not falter and drew the game. Our return match at Buckland and the game at Buckfast Abbey being cancelled, there 73

79 FANFARE was a long wait for the visit to St. Petroc's. It was worthwhile! Much good football was played by both sides although, as usual, we found it impossible to score playing down the slope. However, after half-time, the game virtually became a rout with some excellent shots being put into the goal from both inside and outside the penalty area. But for, some brave goalkeeping, the score might well have reached double figures. Donne (2), Neil Maciver his first goal in matches, Bertram, Wraith, Harrow and Craig all scored good goals. G.P.W.C. CRICKET 1981 THE 1st. XI. Considering the adverse weather and playing conditions in which the season started, it was quite amazing that, of the 12 matches, only 4 had to be cancelled. John Healey captained a side of some potential, supported by Richard Youngman as vice-captain. Practice was hard to come by in the early weeks and what games were played found sweatered and track-suited cricketers trying hard to keep warm and enjoy our 'summer' national sport. Our first match was too soon upon us v. Kelly College A 'trial' match for both sides; one which showed up at once lack of practice, yet promise of good things to come. Kelly batted first and were soon in trouble through two run-outs, and their scoring was restricted by some tidy bowling by Robert Russell (1 for 8), Bayly (2 for 2), de Glanville and Woodward. It was Benn, however, with his short run, movement of the ball in the air and deceptive off break, who stole the limelight. He claimed the last 5 wickets for no runs off 10 balls! Kelly all out for 27!. To secure the 28 for victory was not an easy task and at 7 for 3, we looked very uncertain, but Youngman (9) and Bayly (11*) steadied the ship and a victory was the final outcome. v. Tavistock C.C. A week later, a much better Tavistock side than of recent years showed that our bowlers needed to be much more accurate and controlled. Healey gave seven of them a chance and the wickets came, fairly predictably, from Russell (5 for 10), Bayly (2 for 12) and Benn (2 for 14). The Tavistock boys declared at 89 for 9. Healey played a Captain's innings and carried his bat for 42 and, although there was uncertainty in the batting of the others, Wraith (10*) played sensibly to help his captain and side to a 6 wicket victory. v. St. Petroc's Our visitors were saved from heavy defeat by rain soon after the tea interval. We had batted first and Healey (20), de Glanville (16), Youngman (31 *) and Wraith (15*) had laid solid foundations for a declaration at 101 for 4. Russell (2 for 1) and de Glanville (2 for 5) were looking far too accurate, when with the score at 8 for 4, the match had to be abandoned as a draw. At this point, cricket virtually came to an end because of the almost continuous rain and our half-term break. The pitches of Buckfast Abbey and Buckland House were waterlogged and our own were in similar state just after half-term when we were due to entertain Montpelier. v. Buckland House. On June 3rd. we were able to resume our fixture list and our visitors were clearly very much out of practice as Benn (5 for 25), Phillipps (3 for 2) and Bayly (2 for 2) spun them out for 60. Healey (30) and Wraith (13) assured us of victory in an opening partnership of 47 and Russell completed the formality with a vast six a 7 wicket victory in just over 30 minutes. v. St Petroc's. Three days laterwe went up to Budeand batted first.ourtotalof 117was mainly constructed by our openers, Healey (12) and Wraith (31), and our nos. 8 and 9 - Griffiths (16) and Benn (13). Our middle-order batsmen scored but did not look too comfortable. The St. Petroc's total of 39 had been given an air of respectability by a 74

80 powerful Mexican (13) and Extras (10) as Russell (4 for 7) and Benn (3 for 15) and Thompson (1 for 6) bowled steadily although not with the decisive penetration to be expected at this stage of the season. We had hoped to have an 8-a-side contest with the Tavistock boys in the middle of C.E.Exams but the rain once again ruined our chances of tightening up our game. It was, therefore, with very little extra practice and anxiety about exam results, still not received, that we went to Newton Abbot to face our friendly rivals v. Wolborough Hill. It was a cold and windy day and put into bat, we never looked as though we would set a challenging target. One after another our batsmen played down the wrong line and were dismissed by two steady, accurate, intelligent bowlers. The target of 25 was an easy one for Wolborough who reached it for the loss of one wicket. v. Cathedral. It was with some relief that one week later we saw our cricket recover against our vistors from Exeter. The bowling, supported by some good fielding, looked sharper and Russell (4 for 12), Thompson (2 for 5) and Benn (2 for 9) did the most damage in dismissing them for 51. We saw then the fastest Prep. School bowler in our area, and glad were we that Healey was in determined mood. His 32* was a fine innings. He was watchful in defence and powerful in attacking the bad ball. Wraith (5) supported him most sensibly for half an hour and although four wickets fell, the captain kept his head and won the match. So, finally, we came to our last match, that against Sunningdale.There seemed to me a very much greater determination to perform more creditably than in one or two previous years and John Healey confided to me after the game that it had been his one burning ambition to beat our weekend visitors. John won the toss and put them in. Benn, bowling better than ever and unchanged, returned the magnificent figures of 15 overs, 6 maidens, 17 runs 5 wickets. Russell, at the other end, bowled more tightly than he had all term and his figures of 13 overs, 8 maidens, 5 runs, 2 wickets were just reward. Thompson (1 for 6) and de Glanville (1 foro) tidied up the tail and by tea, Sunningdale were all out for 44. Despite the early loss of Wraith, our spirits were high and our hopes raised as it was clear that Healey (28*) was in no mood to be dismissed. Benn (14*), promoted in the order in the absence of Youngman, played an aggressive innings, moving his feet to the ball to drive sweetly through the covers. Our 9 wicket victory was an exhilarating finale to the season, in which all members of the team played, at one time or another, a major part. None more so than the captain whose splendid average of 33.8 speaks for itself, and our mainline bowlers Sebastian Benn (22 wickets) and Robert Russell (18). The next day, Sunningdale found my invitation XI too strong. David Merton from Wolborough Hill (4 for 10), Nicholas Lowe from Montpelier (2 for 13) and our own Nick Bayly (2 for 1) prised them out for 76. John Healey, looking as though he had never left the crease overnight, remained undefeated with 38 and,assisted by Lowe, secured a 7 wicket victory. To look forward to next year is just a little difficult for so many experienced players have left With Richard Youngman as Captain and support from Jolyon Woodward, Alistair Russell, Paul Vick, Robin Bertram and Henry Ashworth, to name but a few strong candidates for the places, we will, I hope, live up to the standards set this season. R.B. A. 75

81 FANFARE 1st. XI Averages v. Kelly College Won by 5 wickets. v. Tavistock C.C Won by 6 wickets. v. St. Petroc's School Rain, Abandonded as a Draw. v. Buckland House School Won by 7 wickets. v. St. Petroc's School Won by 76 runs v. Wolborough Hill School Lost by 9 wickets. v. Cathedral School. Exeter Won by 6 wickets. v. Sunningdale School Won by 9 wickets. Mount House scored 515 runs for the loss of 41 wickets at an average of 12.6 runs per wicket. The opposition scored 337 runs for the loss of 64 wickets at an average of 5.3 runs per wicket. BATTING. Innings Not Out Highest Runs Average Score J.M.Healey * J.S.Benn * J.W.Wraith R.D.Youngman * MA.Griffiths N.D.G-Bayly * RJ.Russell 7 3 9* PR. de Glanville AJ.Thompson D.SM.Phillips and J.R.A.Woodard also batted. C.M.G.Bullocke and J.R.Speddy also played but did not bat. BOWLING Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average J.S.Benn RJ.Russell N.D.G-Bayly AJ.Thompson PR. de Glanville Also Bowled D.SM.Phillips MA.Griffiths J.W.Wraith 1 7 J.R.A. Woodard CATCHES J.M.Healey 4c 4s N.D.G-Bayly 2 AJ.Thompson 5 J.W.Wraith 2 PR. de Glanville 3 J.S.Benn ^ 2 76

82 RJ.Russell D.SM.Phillips 3 3 R.D.Youngman J.R.A.Woodard J.R.Speddy 1 1 COLTS CRICKET 1981 A glance at the Colts' playing record for 1981 makes one point clear... whatever they did then they did it thoroughly. Lost by 82 runs, won by 9 wickets; lost by 72 runs, won by 102 runs.. There is a point which needs to be made: generally, in most years, a Colts XI carries one or two players who are not really up to the standard of the remainder. This year, to be harsh perhaps, six or seven players were not up to the usual standard so that the team was a very ill-balanced one. Our victories were on the days when our two bowlers took wickets and one or two of our four batsmen made runs. Except for a few well-taken catches and a general all-round improvement in the ground fielding the majority of the team contributed more to defeat than victory. This is a broad judgement but there were days when the team appeared motivated for victory, and skills prevailed. For a young player, Nigel Wraith carried a prodigious load; besides being one of the two main bowlers, Newby was the other, he batted at number three and, with meagre resources at his disposal,captained the side well. He steadily improved as an all-round cricketer during the season, finishing with a fine piece of forceful leadership at St. Petroc's, and one must regret that both the weather and his own character did not activate him for an earlier start to the season. Julian Newby is a talented and very promising all-rounder who will still be available as a Colt next year. He bowled an average of ten overs per match at medium pace taking the most wickets in the process, and also managed to top the batting averages, though this was largely on account of one innings. He tires quickly at present, but will obviously become a force as he matures. Timothy Harrow should have made many more runs than he did for he is a wellgrounded lefthander who can time his shots on occasions. But his weak reaction to a fast ball on his leg stump was usually predictable, and often when success by him was needed and vital, he failed. Paul Gregson was the only other batsman to make any impact and his was the steadiest of them all. Usually his work as an opening bat was dour, doing little more than pushing forward to the opening enemy attack, but there were moments when he unveiled a magnificent off-drive or a strong hook backwards of square leg. He has a reliable temperament and could well become a most solid Number One. All the others had their brief moments. Andrew Lopes took a few wickets, vastly improved his ground fielding and began to prosper. Paul Taylor, now sadly departed, wasa skilled off-spinner in the making; Neil Maciver and Dimitri Marcoulides both produced their own version of wicket-keeping with some success; Evan Lewis fielded outstandingly well, Christopher Cashell, who could be four years in the Colts XI, threw most accurately and fiercely; Jeremy Sankey, searching for a role, forced his way into the side and Christopher Odling-Smee and Benjamin Simpson always fielded well when they appeared. David Pinder, though over age, stayed as scorer and manager which he did most enthusiastically, and looked the most improved player to be seen. By far the team's most successful day was when they managed to hold on for a draw in their second encounter with Tavistock C.C. Junior Colts side, a team which gained national prominence during the season in its age group. This was a fine drawand an exciting game to watch. RB-A 77

83 FANFARE Playing Record; P. 7 W. 3 D. 2 L.2 Tavistock C.C. 110 Mount House 28 Lost by 82 runs (H) St. Petroc's 17 Mount House 22-1 Won by 9 Wickets (H) Buckland House 53 Mount House 56-2 Won by 8 Wickets (H) Tavistock C.C d Mount House 69-8 Drawn (H) Wolborough H. 73 Mount House 57-7 Drawn (A) Exeter Cath. 111 Mount House 40 Lost by 71 runs (A) Mount House 124.9d St. Petroc's 22 Won by 102 runs (A) BATTING Innings Not Out Runs Highest Score Avge J.Newby P.Gregson T.Harrow BOWLING: Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Avge. N.Wraith J.Newby CATCHES: Maciver 6, Wraith 4, Newby 3, Harrow 3, Gregson 1. STCIMP1NGS: Marcoulides 1. Mount House scored 396 runs at 842 runs / wkt. Opposition scored 490 runs at 6.01 runs / wkt. THE 2nd. XI. Played 3. Won 2..Lost 1. The 2nd.Xl, drawn from players of both the first and second games, performed with their customary panache. At Montpelier, we batted first and amassed 31 runs of which Mair (9) and Speddy (7) were top scorers. Considerable credit was due to Alistair Russell (7 for 9) and Captain Christopher Bullocke (2 for 3) who engineered our victory by 8 runs. There was good support fielding. Against Wolborough Hill, we again batted first but made a better score of 65. The opening partnership, Robin Bertram (10) and James Speddy (13), set a good example.despite some early good bowling by Russell (4 for 29), Speddy (1 for 8) and Bullocke,too many wides and long hops eventually swung the match in favour of Wolborough who won by 5 wickets. The Cathedral School visited us and were entertained on Herongate. They had no answer to the attack of Bullocke (5 for 9) and Russell (4 for 7) and were soon back in the pavillion for 22.Bullocke 02*) and Vick (6*) saw us to a 9 wicket victory. THE 3rd.Xl. Led by Paul Barley, the 3rd. XI played and defeated Wolborough Hill by 5 wickets. Barley (4 for 17), Bruce Fox (4 for 18) and Alistair Parker-Swift (2 for 16) dismissed them 78

84 for 56. Barley (27*), supported by Peter Browne (11), laid the solid foundation for a welldeserved and well-marshalled victory. THE SET MATCHES. 1st. round: The Owls 57 for 6 beat the Hawks 18 for 8. The Owls batted first and Speddy (12) and Bertram (23*) ensured a winning total in their 12 overs. The Hawks were unable to score enough in the same time because of the accurate bowling of Woodard (3 for 4), Speddy (2 for 2) and the Owls' captain Bayly (2 for 3). The Beavers 35 for 2 beat the Curlews 34 for 6. The Curlews batted first and found it hard to score against the steady bowling of Allerton (2 for 4), Healey (2 for 13)and Pinder (1 for 3), Healey (23*) master-minded the Beavers' victory despite the bowling of Youngman (2 for 12). 2nd. Round: The Otters 18 for 1 beat the Beavers 17. The Beavers found Johnnie Wraith (5 for 9), Alistair Russell (3 for 2) and his brother Robert (1 for 5) in devastating form. Only Healey with 10 was able to cope and they were dismissed for 17 in 10 overs. Griffiths (6*), Wraith (4*), Robert Russell and Extras produced a clear victory for the Otters. The Kangaroos 34 for 2 beat the Owls 33 for 7. The Owls batted first and Bayly top-scored with 13 against the nagging, accurate bowling of de Glanville (3 for 8), Benn (2 for 9) and Thompson (1 for 8). The Kangaroos, with Thompson (20*) and Mair (7*), secured victory despite the loss of two wickets with no runs on the board. The Final. The Kangaroos 51 for 6 beat the Otters 30. Put into bat on Open Day, the Kangaroos with Benn (15) and Evans (10) set a useful target in their allotted 15 overs, although Robert Russell (4 for 9) had bowled tidily in his 5 over spell. They then bowled very accurately (Benn 4 for 13.Thompson 3 for 9, and de Glanville 2 for 4) to win the cup. Only Nicholas James with a characteristically belligerent 18 had offered any real resistance and fight to a well-balanced side lead capably by Philip de Glanville. THE SINGLE-WICKET COMPETITION. Played late in the term, the competition for the Perry Cup, held by John Healey, produced some good positive cricket. The batting was more purposeful and the bowling of the competitors, more accurate. Robert Russell (22*), and Philip de Glanville (19*) beat their opponents savagely in the 1 st round. Healey won his first two matches calmly and was eventually joined by Bayly, R.Russell and Griffiths in the semi-finals. Bayly batted first against Healey and, with a little luck, scored 36* to which the holder 79

85 FANFARE could only reply with 25 before being caught on the first ball of the last over. Russell (10) was bowled by Griffiths, but the latter ran himself out needlessly going for a second run early in his innings. In the final, Robert Russell won the toss and put Nicholas Bayly in. Starting cautiously, Bayly opened his shoulders in his second over and finally reached 28*. Russell seemed to be moving towards his target quite calmly, but six balls off which he did not score left him 20* and short of a winning total. Nick Bayly had, by belligerent and sensible batting and by intelligent bowling and field placing, proved himself a worthy winner. G.P.W.C. ATHLETICS 1981 I had secret hopes, at the beginning of the season, that 1981 might be a little special on the athletics track. My hopes were more than justified and some exceptional performances were forthcoming. We participated in three external meetings; at Kings Taunton, Kelly College and the S.W. Area Prep. School Championships at Millfield. It soon became obvious that the potential of Nelson Lee, discovered in 1980, was to come to full fruition in He won the 100m and 200m at Taunton and Kelly; completed an unbeaten season in the shorter sprint at Millfield in the excellent time of 12.2 sees; and lost by the narrowest of margins in the 200m to the eventual national champion; again in the superb time of 25.2 sees. His all round ability was exemplified by new school records in both the shot (12.50m) and the discus (34.50m) and a win in the long jump at the schools Athletics Day. This was not a 'one man' season, however, and the general standard of Athletics throughout the school was of a high and ever improving standard. The meeting atmillfield showed this in no small measure when with 22 schools competing our results were as follows: 100m C m CJ m U m (J m CJ. 13 Triple Jump CJ m CJ m Hurdles CJ m a m hurdles CJ. 14 N.Lee N.Lee P.Browne C.Gozzard M.Griffiths D.Key T.Harrow R.Bertram R.Bertram P.Sturgeon 1 st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 5th 3rd 3rd 5th 4th The (J. 12 relay team of S. Donne, R. Bertram, A. Parker-Swift and T. Harrow were leading in their heat when with less than 5m to go Harrow unfortunately, fell. The fact that the team who actually won this heat, also won the final, made the fall all the more frustrating and disappointing. A very unfortunate accident on an otherwise most rewarding and successful day. Due to a mysterious bug which decimated Wolborough Hill the annual match with them was cancelled, but we did have an internal competition of the events and a number of records were broken: notably Nelson Lee in the 100m (11.9 sees) 200m (26.5 sees) and Discus (33.20m) James Allerton - Shot (10.85m), David Key - Triple Jump (10.52m), 80

86 Robin Bertram - 70m Hurdles (12.0 sees) and the senior relay team of Sebastian Smith, Rupert Houghton (a late, but most welcome 'find' on the athletics track) James Allerton and Nelson Lee in 55.2 sees. The high standards have now been set, the enthusiasm generated and the talent is available to maintain them, particularly in the form of the ever improving and dedicated Charles Gozzard and Peter Browne: the developing talent of Robin Bertram, Tim Harrow, Alistair Parker-Swift and Robert Abernethy and no doubt the, as yet undiscovered and untapped talent in all parts of the school. So, the 1981 season was, in many ways, an unparalled success and this was in no small part due to the talent and unbounded enthusiasm of Bruce Hancock who generated in all sections of the school an amazing will to improve performances in all aspects of Athletics. My unstinted thanks to him and I hope he enjoyed his time at Mount House in general,and on the athletics track in particular, as much as we enjoyed having him in our midst. SWIMMING 1981 The swimming in the first part of the term was intermittent, the weather being cold and exceedingly wet, culminating in a flood which temporarily put the pool out of action. However, in June lessons and training for awards continued without interruption, and Philip Moore and I managed to hold a large number of sessions. It was particularly pleasing to see so much enthusiasm among the younger boys, many of whom succeeded in passing internal tests quite early on. On the last weekend of June, twenty-two boys passed A.S.A. Bronze and Silver award tests, and the intention was to hold more of these plus Gold and Honours tests in the last week of term. Sadly, this was not to be, as a virus infection spread rapidly round the school putting a stop to all such activities. A disappointment for all those who had trained hard, but such is life. The Swimming Gala very nearly suffered the same fate as the tests; indeed, no heats took place beforehand. Consequently, with the exception of the relays, the set competition was dropped and the event became a 'fun affair' which although perhaps too informal compared with previous years, was nevertheless enjoyed by the majority, and gave many more boys an opportunity of taking part. Next year's gala may well be a compromise between the two styles of this event. J.E.R.V. SHOOTING 1981 There was very keen competition for the shooting cup this year. It was to be awarded to the top score obtained in four parts. A. The term total. C. The score in the first staff shoot. B. The score in a parents match. D. The score in the second staff shoot. The top eight in the term total were:- G.B. H. Ashworth 144 D. Key 132 G. Evans 130 N. James 130 R. Noy-Scott 130 J. Allerton 129 C. Gozzard 127 P. Browne

87 FANFARE After an enjoyable match with the parents in which 12 pairs took part, the boys won by 9 points and David Key with a top score of 24 reduced Henry Ashworths' lead by 4. In the first staff shoot, which the boys again won, this lead was further reduced by4and in the second shoot, won by the boys, Henry Ashworth and David Key both had totals of 201. The two contestants sportingly decided to have a shoot off. This proved to be a most exciting affair for after 5 sighting shots the scoring started. First, one took the lead and then the other, but in the end David Key won by 3 points. Commiserations to Henry Ashworth who unfortunately chose to fire the match shoots with a slightly damaged backsight which could not be repaired in time and elected to change guns in the final shoot off. NEWS OF OLD BOYS K C C This has been gleaned from various correspondence and from the jungle telegraph, mainly by HPW who declares that he takes no responsibility for inaccuracies or anyfailure to record interesting news whcih has not reached us. Bryanston -SIMON BAYLY has taken 'O' levels and will go on to do Science 'A' levels. He was in the G.17 Athletics, which came fourth in the North Dorset Athletics Meeting. Photography and the Computer Club are otherwise his main pursuits. He reports that Simon Meers and Horatio Morpurgo have settled in well and is looking forward to young brother Nicholas joining the Mount House contingent at Bryanston. Christ's Hospital - MARCUS BOWEN has won an Engineering Prize and his brother RUPERT is now studying Art at the University of East Anglia. He is off to Venice for six months to study Architecture. Eton - PHILIP LEAROYD'S interests seem to be mainly aquatic rowing, coxing and swimming. Otherwise he is sampling various societies, and of course working hard. Exeter College JONATHAN ELWORTHY is taking his 'A' levels at Exeter and will be in evidence during the summer, playing for the Mount House Wanderers. Haileybuiy - WILLIAM TRINICK was "up to his ears in 'O' levels" when he wrote, but managed to tell us that he had decided to join the Navy. He is taking the scholarship and reserve place scheme to Dartmouth. He is an Acting Leading Seaman in the C.C.F. and is staying on to become an N.C.O.. He has taken up shooting and fishing while at Haileybury. Kelly College ALEXANDER GILBERT managed to get lost (with Lucas) during an orienteering exercise on Dartmoor, and otherwise keeps up his hobby of aphid-eating! JAMES HONEY has joined the Survey Club, Fishing Club and C.C.F. and had a part in the Junior Play. CASPAR LUCAS is a member of the Shooting Club and had one match for the U.l 4 rugby team. MATTHEW KIRW1N has played for the tl.14 rugby, U.14 hockey and U.14 cricket teams, and has taken part in Athletics and Cross Country. He has joined the C.C.F. Naval section and was involved in the Junior Play. King's College Taunton - BRUCE BURTON has taken up rock climbing and 82

88 mountaineering, and has recently been climbing in the Cairngorms and the Cuillin mountains on Skye. After leaving school he will be travelling extensively - Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and Canada - before returning to study Geology at University. Brother JAMES is shortly returning from his world trip to New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong. He spent some time with Marshall-Lees on their farm in New Zealand, and says that Robin Marshall- Lee is returning to the U.K. next year for a visit. GEORGE SPENCER has been playing cricket, squash and tennis and mayjoin the sailing club. NICK HOWE has gained 3rd XV rugby colours and has taken part in comic Reviews and Sketches. He hopes to join the Navy after leaving school this year. GERALD MCELNEY is in the 1st Squash Team, for which he has his colours, and is Captain of the 2nd Tennis Team. MILES MORRIS is a keen canoeist and has made his own canoe. After 'A' levels he too is going on the fashionable Australian tour. CHRIS MORSHEAD is also a keen canoeist. After leaving school, he is going on to Seale Hayne Agricultural College with the intention of farming. SIMON CARTER has been very lucky - he has won an English Speaking Union Scholarship to an American School. He leaves on 15th September to spend the school year at the Loomis Chaffee School in Connecticut. ANGUS McBRIDE is still playing the Oboe and Piano and is going with the school to the Edinburgh Festival as East in 'Tom Brown's Schooldays', a play written by one of the masters. He has just taken 'O' levels and is awaiting results! He has played forthe Senior Colts Cricket Team. GAVIN GRIER-REES is enjoying his first year sixth after having taken his 'O' levels a year early. Certainly also enjoying the company of one or two girls at the school! He is still playing the flute, and preparing for his Grade eight. He is running regularly for the school, both in cross-country and middle distance track events. He regularly fords the Tavy to visit us when running at Kelly. ANDREW COLE has just taken 'O' levels. His main hobby is sub-aqua diving which he has been doing in Taunton and around, all year. CHRISTOPHER COLE has just left Kings after playing for the First XI Cricket Team, gettingsome very respectable scores as opening batsman.he is having a year off in Canada before coming back in August to the Castle Donnington Rock Festival and a place at Imperial College (Note the priority! Ed.) JONATHON WOOD is in the Lower Sixth. The leading Clarinet player in the school, he played as soloist in a concert at the end of the year, with the orchestra. He is also playing the Oboe and piano. ALEXANDER STANNUS has just taken 'O' levels and is involved in community service work in Taunton. JAMES RYLE has taken 'O' levels a year early. CHRISTOPHER LING is still involved in athletics. RICHARD EDWARDS is still sailing and cycling. He cycled home with a companion at the end of the summer term, arriving at Mount House on the day of the swimming gala (no comment here!) and camping beside the lake before setting off again the next day for Cornwall. The Kings School, Canterbury TOBY STEVENSON is nowinthe No. 1 orchestra, playing the bassoon. He took the part of Don Adriano de Armado in Loves Labours Lost during King's Week and has had time for two exams, French for Business Studies and Political Studies. He hopes to go to University after Kings. 83

89 FANFARE Lancing College - RUPERT WOODARD will be starting his 'A' levels course next year. He is in the school Shooting VIII and manages to fit in some swimming, squash, pottery and carpentry. His family have just moved to Edinburgh. Malvern College - TOM BROUGH finds it odd being at the bottom of the school again, but in spite of missing Mount House, is enjoying Malvern very much. He was'in the U.l 4 rugby team and has played cricket,though all cricket matches were rained off. Millfield - GAGE PELLOWE has settled down very well and was made Captain of House Archery. Queen's College, Taunton - ANDREW THOMPSON took eight'o' levels this summer and writes that he has been fully involved in all sports while at Queen's, this year playing cricket for the 2nd XI and running in the Intermediate Athletics team and the previous year captaining the Junior House Hockey and Cricket teams. He leaves this term, moving to Abbotsholme where his Father will be Chaplain. His brother Alistair also joins him there. Radley College - TIM TRAFFORD snatched a moment during 'A' levels to write to us. He is doing Oxbridge next term and wants to read Geology at Cambridge. He has been a House Prefect for a year and will be Head of Social next term. He was in the very successful Cross- Country 1st 8 running team and can be found most afternoons windsurfing on a 60 acre gravel pit. Otherwise carpentry is his main hobby, building on foundations laid by Ken Cload, during many happy hours in the "cop shop". TOBY ASHWORTH finds life "tiring and hectic" but has settled down well. He spends much time in the darkroom, and otherwise enjoys squash, judo and sailing. RUPERT HARROW also does a lot of woodwork, and has taken up rowing, judo and sub-aqua. He is a keen squash player. JAMES MAYCOCK is obviously very busy - he played for the Rugby U.l 4 XV and took part in the Oxford County Athletics Championship, coming 4th in the High Jump. He has taken up the guitar,plays in the band and spends much time in the Sewell Centre (metalwork, screenprinting, woodwork, pottery, sculpture, art and printing) and also does Judo. He joins the C.C.F. next term. Rendcomb College - GUY HEALEY has taken 9 'O' levels this summer, and played for the 1 st XI cricket team - undefeated at the time of writing. He has also spoken in two debates (on the winning side) and took the part of Macduff in the college production of Macbeth, when he found his experience in the 1978 production at MHS very valuable. He will be playing for the Wanderers this summer. Repton - JULIAN HURST'S first year at Repton has gone well. The food and freedom seem to have made the greatest impression on him! Boys swim everyday, and he has passed his Gold swimming award. Sherborne - NICHOLAS TUCKER has had a "fairly successful" year and won a prize at Easter for a very successful term's work. He has been involved in several house teams and ran for the school in the North Dorset Athletics Championships. He has been elected to be in charge of hisyear and the one below it in his house. RICHARD PINDER gives brief details of other O.M.H. at Sherborne NICK CROWLEY is the next Head of Abbey House STEPHEN WHITE and STEPHEN MORRIS are School House prefects. Nick Crowley runs 84

90 for the school on frequent occasions (almost as fast as Stephen Morris is losing his hair!) and Richard himself has been in the School Sailing Team on occasions. CHRISTOPHER REDMAN has played in Rugger and Athletics teams, is a keen member of the Swimming Club and got 10 'O' levels last year. Shiplake College - NICHOLAS FARLEY SCJTTON tells us that he is involved in rowing, multifarious interviews with 'every company under the sun', and lots of work! He is thinking of the Police or an Agricultural College as his next step. BRUCE ST. CLAIR is, as far as we know, still there! Tavistock School -CHARLES CHALLIS is leading a full life, playing rugbyfor the school, and representing his house at athletics, football, swimming, basketball, hockey and cricket. He came 4th in his group at the Devon Schools Judo Championship and has also won a canoeing award. Uppingham School -DAVID GIMSON has greatly enjoyed his first year at Uppingham. He has acted minor roles in two school plays, played in the New Boys' Fives Team and in the 3rd Junior Colts Cricket team. He has represented the school in Bridge (2nd pair) and Chess (6th board). He is in the First Concert Band and is preparing for Grade 6 trumpet. He has joined the Photographic, Science, History and Concert Clubs. Wellington College -ANGUS BUCHANAN reports that "Wellington is still living in spite of the lack of F.F.F.". He is a member of seven musical groups, including a Brass Ensemble that busked round Europe last summer. He has been awarded colours for sailing and shooting. His brother JAMES,.after taking 4 'A' levels, hasspentthepastyearteachingina prep-school and working in A hospital in Jerusalem, whence he is returning on foot. RICHARD THOMSON is pursuing his theatrical career, having taken the lead in a particularly successful college production of Othello. He has also gained a place with the National Youth Theatre, at which he is taking a course this summer. He has run for both the cross-country and athletics teams. ADRIAN BUSSELL has been involved in most sporting activities, and was awarded colours for swimming and rugger. GEORGE SHARP has managed to fit in 'O levels in spite of playing cricket most of the summer. He played for a very successful Colts 1 st XI side. DUNCAN TYTLER is taking 9 'O' levels next year. He has played rugger for the College and won dormitory colours for running and hockey. BLAISE HOWARD also won dormitory colours-for rugger-and has completed 'A' levels. ROBERT ORR played rugger and ran for the school. He has occasionally run 800m and 1500m for the Athletics Team. He joined the C.C.F. Naval section earlier this year. JON BUSSELL is aiming at a medical career. Meanwhile he occupies himself playing the cello and playing rugby and has spent the past year in Germany. Winchester -QUINTUS TRAVIS is taking the Carrjbridge entrance exam next Autumn and hopes to read Economics. He continues to be very keen on rowing and is president of the College Boat Club. He reports that Jean and Alain de Pourtales are flourishing MISCELLANEOUS GRAHAM BEAUMONT writes from Kingston-upon-Thames. He works as a Chartered 85

91 FANFARE Surveyor in London, and sperpds most of his spare time refereeing rugby, working his way up the refereeing ladder and hoping eventually to referee 1st Class games. His brother KEITH is also a Surveyor and also referees rugby. JULIAN CHURCHER has collected news from all the O.M.H. medics in London. SIMON TRAVIS (St. Thomas's Hospital) has been promoted to the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant (R.N.) After sailing to Britanny, he returns to St. Thomas's as a House Physician (to the Dean). He spent January and February this year in Hong Kong on his "elective", which included a round trip to Manila, courtesy of the Royal Navy. JULIAN himself is off to Nazareth for his "elective" and he and Simon have been involved over the past nine months in organising and presenting the first course in First Aid at a London Teaching Hospital by the St. John's Ambulance Brigade. He and JAMES BUTLER both take their finals next summer. GEOFFREY MORRIS (London Hospital) is now qualified, having also spent his "elective" in Nazareth. LEWIS PUGH writes from St. Andrews Prep in South Africa. He is enjoying it, though he still misses Mount House. He says that the rugby is much rougher, but there are compensations: humming-birds and golden orioles in the garden and "riding ostriches". DOMINIC SPENCE is now working on the Forties Field Oil Rig in the North Sea. DAVID MELVIN is now working with I.B.M. in Basingstoke. In November he is going to Malaysia to work in a Cheshire Home for six months. ADAM FOX-EDWARDS has joined the R.A.F. but at present is reading Economics at Birmingham University. The TRAVIS Family is flourishing. QUINTUS is still at Winchester. ADRIAN is reading Engineering at Peterhouse, Cambridge and is doing a short service commission in the Royal Marines. RUPERT is at Manchester University reading Management Sciences. In August he was preparing to set off for Turkey. SIMON passed his finals exam with honours and is now a doctor doing his housemanship at St. Thomas's Hospital. He is then to serve in the Royal Navy as a doctor. JULIAN CHURCHER and JAMES BUTLER are both training at St. Thomas's Hospital and take their finals in July An interesting letter from MICHAEL Le FLUFY reveals that he has a taste for international agricultural projects, while his brother RICHARD, Lieutenant R.N., now married with a small daughter, has been on an exchange tour in Canada. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES The following have visited the school since the last edition of Fanfare was published and signed the Visitors Book: Hugh Fletcher I.D.S. McEwan (34-39) Robin Cornish Rupert Bo wen Paul Vincent Philip Matters (23- ) 86 David J. Glossop Jamie Buchanan Michael Le Flufy Anthony Hitchen Gordon Heslop Toby Luther C.H. Yonge ( -28) Peter Peile (40- ) J.D.H. Salter John Hutchinson Adrian Cocks (14-18) Nicholas Line

92 E.A. Allenby (28-) Ben Bolt (13-21) Peter Woollcombe R.E. Woollcombe Andrew Gillett Grahame Bartleet David C. Brian (38- ) Pai^l Goodwill J.P.W. Gay P.E. Yonge Michael Grierson Garth James J.J.E. Square (30-35) Ben Murch Andrew Prowse H.C. Pratt (40- ) Nicholas Evans Adam A.H. Wolfe Bryan G. O'Neill (26-31) Paul Tolfree Angus Buchanan Peter Day C.B. Cliffe William Churcher Richard Gard Alec MacDonald Marcus Bowen Bruce St. Clair Rufus Wixon Julian Churcher Simon Taphouse Godfrey Clarke (06- ) Syward H. Rivers ( -39 Drummond Modley T.J. Emerson Robert Gillett Jamie Muir Martin Price ( -24) R. Graham Beaumont Bruce Davidson (69-74) T.S. Hicks (28- ) Barry Wilson (44-49) THE MOUNT HOUSE WANDERERS CRICKET TOUR The Wanderers cricket tour was blessed with almost perfect weather throughout the week Launceston, our opponents, notched up their first win against us. Batting first, we did not come up to expectations and after early setbacks, even John Jackson and Kerry Wedd found runs hard to come by. The resultant total of 105 proved too small and Launceston, against our rather limited bowling strength, won by 6 wickets. At Whitchurch against the Wayfarers, we batted with much more authority, a fine 84 from David Rees, a stylish 46 from John Jackson and a forceful 33 from Kerry Wedd all contributed to a total of 218 for 6 wickets. With Roger Shobrook injured and skipper Tim Cornish unable to bowl normally, our weakness Was again exposed and we could only claim 8 Whitchurch wickets for 167, in the same number of overs bowled, so the match was a draw, it not being played on a limited over basis. The R.N.E.C. at Manadon were our next opponents and yet again, having scored 141 for 6 wickets, Jackson (56), we could not dismiss the college side although they were at one time 5 wickets down for only 33 runs. Jonathan Perry and Jonathan Elworthy had bowled extremely well in their opening spell. Had a huge hit been taken at that stage we might have got amongst their tail and had an exciting finish, but it was not to be and.manadon were 105 for 5 when stumps were drawn. The Good Companions (Tonbridge School Old Boys) should have entertained us with their exciting type of cricket in the next match, but their tour was cancelled at the last 87

93 FANFARE moment and we were fortunate to obtain as opponents the Plymouth Corporate Officers Club Seven. Under a cloudless skyand warm sun, the Plymouth side batted first and with 7 wickets down for only 69 runs it looked as though the side would be out for less than 3 figures, but the tail wagged effectively and they were eventually out for 155. John Major had toiled manfully taking 5 wickets for 77 in 26.5 overs. With Kevin Rees (31), John Jackson (40) and Roger Shobrook (28) in form with the bat we collected the required runs for the loss of 6 wickets, John Symons making the winning hit with a big 6 over the bowlers head. On Friday at Cornwood, we witnessed a most exciting finish for yet again our bowling strength in depth was exposed for Cornwood from being 71 for 5 wickets with Major and Perry doing well, the middle order batsmen took their total to 143 for 6 assisted by, in some measure, dropped catches. At tea, Cornwood had 187 runs on the board for9 wickets. We were in trouble with 15 runs for 2, but a good partnership by Kevin Rees (41) and John Jackson (52) his 2nd half century, took the score to 86 before Rees was out. Powerful batting by John Major produced 13 runs in 5 balls, but he was trapped by the slower ball and was bowled. The delightful innings of John Jackson, which included 2 6's out of the ground and over the adjoining road, was brought to an end by yet another skier. We looked to be safe at 133 for 6 and could still go for the runs but 2 wickets fell quickly and at 134 for 8 were in real trouble with 10 overs to go. Roger Shobrook defended stoutly, but with only 2 balls to go Shobrook was bowled and Jonathan Elworthy had the unenviable task of facing the last ball and a clutch of players close in around him. He survived, popping the ball over their heads. At Ashburton, facing a total of 161, the first wicket onlyfalling when 93 runs were on the board, despite the good bowling of Perry and Guy Healey, who hadjust joined us, we failed to maintain the necessary rearguard action. Kevin Rees had batted splendidly for 27 runs being caught going for a big hit, being the seventh wicket to fall. At this point there was no chance of reaching their total, there being only 4 overs to go and four wickets in hand. However, with slight misfortune, and perhaps reckless hitting out we were all out with only five balls to go. The last match against Brentor proved to be a comparatively easy win for the Wanderers. Our opponents were severely handicapped without their regular bowlers, and we scored 212 runs, Roger Shobrook (73) and a classic 50 from Kerry Wedd. Good bowling by Guy Healey, Tim Cashell and Roger Shobrook dismissed Brentor for 129. The main features of the tour were the superb batting of John Jackson, splendid innings from David Rees, Roger Shobrook, Kerry Wedd and Kevin Rees and the promise of our young bowlers Jonathans Perry and Elworthy and Guy Healey. Mention must also be made of theexcellent fielding ofmarkmcelney and ChristopherCole who kept usall on our toes. Thanks from the Wanderers to Mr. Wortham and Miss Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Rees and to all who helped to make the tour a success on and off thefield. Praise too, for the two skippers Tim Cornish and Roger Shobrook who both did extremely well: The tour ended with a pleasant evening at Tawasentha with a gathering of Wanderers and their friends. K.C.C. M.H. Wanderers. Gelsthorpe D. Brough Jackson Rees D. 88 b Vanstone ct. Vanstone b Dingle ct. Vanstone b Dawe run out

94 Wedd b Palmer 32 Bowling. Cashed P. ct Dingle b Palmer 3 Shobrook ct Freestone b Palmer 0 Baeden Cornish ct Glen b Palmer 1 Vanstone Perry J. not out 4 Dingle R. Brough b Palmer 2 Da we Babcock ct & b Palmer 0 Palmer Extras 13 Total 106 Launceston C.C. Dingle Ibw b Cornish 10 Bowling. Vanstone b Brough D. 14 Jeffery b Perry J. 53 Cornish Perkin not out 11 Shobrook Perry C. Ibw b Perry J. 00 Brough Glen not out 14 Perry Extras 8 Wedd Jackson Total (4 wkts) 1J0_ Launceston won by 6 wickets. Mount House Wanderers. Symons ct Ball b Mitchell 10 Bowling. D. Rees ct Locke b Sellis 84 Keable-Elliott b Mitchell 4 Bird Wedd ct Ball b Northey 33 Mitchell Jackson ct Tremain b Sellis 46 Cooke Peam ct Barriball b Mitchell 13 Northey Cole not out 10 Sellis K. Rees not out 1 Extras 17 Total (6 wkts) 218 Whitchurch Wayfarers Ball ct. Keable-Elliott b Cornish 16 May ct Symons b Cornish 45 Tremain ct McElney b Jackson 20 Cooke run out 30 Barriball ct. K-Elliott b Cornish 2 Bird Ibw b Cornish 5 Blithe lbw b Jackson 6 89

95 FANFARE Northey not out 19 Bowling. Sellis b Cornish 13 Elworthy Locke not out 1 Wedd Extras 7 Jackson Cornish Total (8 wkts) 167 Match Drawn M.H. Wanderers. Symons b Mort 11 Bowling. Cashell c Orridge b Mort 8 Mort Keable-Elliott Ibw b Davies 10 Fulford Jackson not out 56 Davies Cole ct. Scott b Thistlewaite 12 Thistlewaite Perry ct.orridge b Fulford 25 Perry D Rees K. b Fulford 0 Cashell T. not out 3 Extras 16 Total (6 wkts. dec) 141 R.N.E.C Manadon. Davies ct. Cashell P b Elworthy 14 Bowling Steel Ibw b Elworthy 1 Perry Thistlewaite b Perry 3 Elworthy Fulford not out 25 Cornish Windle b Perry 1 Jackson Bowen ct. Elworthy b Perry 5 McElney Mort not out 50 Cashell T Extras 7 Total (5 wkts) 706" Match Drawn Plymouth Corporate Officers C.C. Edwards Ibw Major 13 Gilchrist b Elworthy 1 Davis ct. N. Major b Elworthy 12 Hunt st. Rees K. b J. Major 7 Cload A. ct Rees K. b J. Major 7 90

96 Raven ct. N. Major b J. Major 42 Bowling. Veale ct. & b Cornish 2 Watson ct. Keable-Elliott b Cornish 0 Elworthy Fring run out 21 J. Major Chappell st. Rees K. b J. Major 23 Cornish Warley not out 21 Cole Extras 6 Total (10 wkts) T55~ M.H. Wanderers. N. Major Ibw Chappell 14 Bowling. Rees K. b Davis 31 Raven Cole b. Warley 8 Chappell Jackson b Gilchrist 40 Warley Shobrook ct. Gilchrist b A. Cload 28 Davis Pearn not out 7 Cload A J. Major ct. Watson b Gilchrist 9 Gilchrist Symons not out 6 Edwards Extras 17 Total (6 wkts) T60~ M.H. Wanderers won by 4 wkts. Cornwood. Devine Ibw Major 12 Bowling. Mathews ct. Major b Elworthy 4 Elworthy Rogers. ct. Gelsthorpe b Jackson 18 Major Smith ct. T. Cashell b Major 24 Jackson Kinney b Jackson 3 Shobrook Tali b Jackson 41 Cole Roberts not out 40 Baskerville b Major 15 Roberts A. run out 5 Adams ct. Shobrook b Major 4 Extras 21 Total (9 wkts) TFT

97 FANFARE M.H. Wanderers. Gelsthorpe b Adams 4 Cashell P. ct. Tall b Phillips 8 Rees K. ct. & b Tall 41 Keable-Elliott b Adams 0 Jackson ct. Adams b Tall 52 Major ct. & b Tall 13 Cole run out 4 Peam ct. & b Tall 0 Shobrook b Adams 2 Cashell T. not out 1 Elworthy not out 0 Extras 13 Phillips Adams Tall A. Roberts Bowling Total (9 wkts) 738" Match Drawn Ashburton C.C. Rawstron Ibw b Healey 26 Houlson b Healey 61 Churchill A. b Perry 23 Christophers b Perry 8 Jolly b Perry 0 Churchill D. Ibw Elworthy 1 Foot b Elworthy 16 Bo wen Ibw b Perry 5 Smith b Healey 5 Pascoe ct. Bradford b F.lworthy 3 Beaumont not out 0 Extras 13 Elworthy Perry Healey Shobrook Bowling Total (10 wkts) 161 M.H. Wanderers. Gelsthorpe b Christophers 9 Cashell b Christophers 3 Rees K. ct. Churchill b Foot 27 Cole ct. Churchill b Christophers 0 Bowling. Bradford ct. Pascoe b Christophers 3 Christophers Shobrook ct. Beaumont b Rawstron 2 Foot Healey P. ct. Bowen b Rawstron 0 Rawstron Keable-Elliott b Houlson 10 Churchill Perry not out 13 Houlson Elworthy ct. Beaumont b Christophers 0 Pascoe

98 Healey G. ct. Smith b Foot 5 Extras 9 Total (10 wkts) 8f Ashburton won by 80 runs M.H. Wanderers. Rees D. b Thistlewaite 26 Cashell T. ct. Doidge b Willets 12 Major ct. Tucker b Willets 14 Bradford b Thistlewaite 6 Q,. Wedd b Credicott Bowling. 50 Shobrook st. Doidge B. b Thistlewaite 73 Thistlewaite Babcock st. Doidge B. b Tucker 7 Willets Healey J. not out 11 Tucker Cole not out 1 Doidge Extras 12 Credicott Total (7 wkts) 212" Brentor C.C. Tucker Ibw b Cole 21 Hard man ct. Shobrook b Healey G. 0 Doidge N. b Cashell T. 1 Thistlewaite ct. Rees b Healey G. 6 Willets ct. Bradford b Cashell T. 2 LXJwiii iy Doidge B. ct. Wedd b Cole 19 Healey G Credicott b Shobrook 27 Cashell T Cashell P. ct. Rees b Shobrook 20 Wedd Gelsthorpe ct. Major b Cashell T. 12 Cole Reed run out 7 Bradford Lashbrook not out 1 Shobrook Extras 13 Total 129 M.H. Wanderers won by 83 runs MOUNT HOUSE WANDERERS CRICKET TOUR As the teams for thisyear's tour were being finalised, one of the most pleasing thoughts in my mind, was that there was the possibility of twenty eight different players taking part, some for only one or two matches. In fact this figure was reduced to 23 due to unavoidable circumstances. To those interested, please note that the dates for next yearare July 25th to August 1st. M.H.W. v. Launceston C.C. Lost by 4 wickets. Our first match at Launceston proved to be the toughest of the seven, for with our 93

99 FANFARE senior batsman failing and 6 wkts. falling for a mere 76 runs, the Cornish side tended to let us off the hookand our later batsmen, particularly Ma rkmcelney 31 n.o. Jonathan Perry 31 and Peter Babcock with a bright 17, took the scone to near respectability, 167 for9 dec. To achieve this we had batted for 10 mins. after tea. With Launceston batting, we had an early success, the first wicket falling for 12 runs, then 2 for 29, but a fine stand of 73 by Perkin (Old boyst. Petrocs) and Chegwyn took their score to 109 before the former was run out for 33. Our bowling was tight and it gradually became obvious that Launceston would have to bat extremely well to get the runs in the time and overs allowed, for at one stage the rate was over 10 runs an over. They did win mainly due to two huge sixes and a four by Congdon and very smart running between the wickets in the last 4 overs, in fact the margin was 4 wickets with 4 balls to spare. M.H.W. v. Lydford C.C. On a batting wicket the Lydford side soon seemed to master our bowling on a small but delightful pitch and despite an early success and a missed run out chance, they amassed a total of 194 for5 wickets at tea. JohnMajor was our most successfulbowlertaking4for 66. It looked as though the match would be over quickly after tea when our first 7 bats could only total a mere 67 runs between them, only Mark Thompson and Patrick Cashell just reaching double figures, but a startling rescue act commenced, an outstanding partnership between skipper Roger Shobrook and Tim Cornish. At first it seemed as though they were content to stay there, but as the runs came steadily, then at a much increased rate, they attacked the bowling with great effect and from disaster staring them in the face they sensed a possibility of victory. Shobrook's splendid 82 n.o. included 1/6 and 12/4s and Cornish's 49 n.o. 9/4s brought us success in what must have been the last over of the day. They had batted extremely well, run marvellously between the wickets in what must be recorded as a deserved win, the partnership bringing 128 runs. M.H.W. v R.N.E.C. Manadon Two new members were introduced for this match at the R.N.E.C. The college batted first but quickly lost 2 wickets to the fine bowling spell of Mark Thompson who at last was getting back to form and receiving a little assistance from the pitch. A stumping by Kevin Rees off Cornish and some excellent spin bowling by George Sharp, backed up by good catching quickly removed their middle order batsmen and further good bowling by John Major saw the Manadon side out at 18 mins past 4 for a total of 112. Tea was taken early, then the Wanderers opened their batting with John Major and John Sharp. Against some hostile bowling the pair put on 28 runs before Sharp was caught in the slips, but Major who knew he would have to retire at about 5.30 to go elsewhere, attacked the bowling of Luffman and Sudell most effectively, scoring a match winning 63 runs, 1/6 and 9/4s before running himself out. David Keable-Elliott was out in an unusal way, having been hit in the chest by a high rising ball, then scoring 21 runs he had to defend his face from a similar ball and did so with his hand wasgiven out "Hand ling the ball" all of course perfectly legal, but an unpleasant dismissal all the same. Kerry Wedd and Kevin Rees saw us through to victory by 6 wickets, but it took some 20 mins. against good bowling to score the required 9 runs. M.H.W. v. Iconoclast C.C. This touring side from London bowled well indeed once they had settled down claiming an early wicket, then 2 for 19, but they did not have another victim until 108 was 94

100 on the scoreboard, a fine partnership between Roger Shobrook 50 and Mark McElney 39 acheived this total. Then 2 quick wickets fell before we had another attractive partnership from 123 to 175 by Kerry Wedd and George Sharp. Our total at tea of 180 for 8 did not seem enough on. such a good wicket. However, our visitors collapsed against the fine bowling of Rufus Wixon 4 for 5 runs, Jonathan Elworthy 2 for 10 and George Sharp 2 for 5. No one reached double figures and the side were out for 36 runs, there being 11 extras. Unfortunately in his spell Wixon strained his back and did not recover his rhythm or form for the rest of the tour. M.H.W. v. Cornwood Cricket Club Against our friends at Cornwood, we had our usual hard fought, most enjoyable game. They batted first and after Wixon had claimed a wicket in his first over, his bowling became erratic, conceding 33 runs, before being relieved by skipper Tim Cornish. By the time 94 runs were on the board, 9 wickets had fallen, due to some good bowling, fine catching, and efficient ground fielding. It seemed they may well be all out for less than three figures. However, the no. 7 J. Smith and captain F. Adams had other ideas and put on another 48 runs before declaring at tea for 142. John Gelsthorpe was the first of our men to go, scoring 15 out of 19. McElney and Major took the score to 60, then 2 quick wickets fell, followed by 2 more, James Lang for a duck and Roger Shobrook for 12, so we were 77 for 5. Steady progress by Patrick Cashell 12 and David Keable-Elliot 19 took the score to 109, again putting us on course it seemed, only for both to go, followed by Guy Healey for only 1. Good sensible batting by Jonathan Elworthy 24 4/4s well supported by his skipper saw us home by 2 wickets with 3 overs to go. M.H.W. v. Whitchurch Wayfarers Batting first on this lovely ground we made extremely slow progress, despite an early 6 by David Rees. Marshall their opening bowler had 9 maidens in his first spell of 18, conceding only 18 runs and taking 2 wickets, his partner, Northam was a little more expensive, his two wickets costing 43 runs. Our middle order failed to make any impression, Patrick Cashell scoring 4 runs off 34 balls in 31 mins. before being run out going for a sharp single and Peter Healey 15 off 75 balls in 64 mins. again being run out. With Tim Comish coming to the wicket the rate speeded up, some short singles being taken. Another bad call saw Guy Healey stranded and out for 6 after his brother John had been caught for 12, so our innings ended with 122 for 9 at tea. It looked as though the Whitchurch opening pair would score the necessary runs by the way they were dealing with the quite good bowling of Guy Healey and the faster but less accurate Wixon, but at 37, Ball was judged to be Ibw to Comish. In a remarkable spell of medium pace and spin bowling the skipper, on a drying wicket, which eventually took spin had the figures of 8 for 31 in 11 overs. Had two comparatively easy catches been taken we might well have won. It was due to some clean hitting by Northam 31 1 /6 and 5/4s but dropped at 0, that enabled his side to claim victory by 2 wickets. The Wayfarers thoroughly deserved their win, despite the fine bowling of Tim Comish and the excellent wicket keeping of John Sharp, who treated us to the slickest stumping we have seen for some time. M.H.W. v Bridestowe The last day of the tour. During the week at various intervals, we had said our 95

101 FANFARE goodbyes to Mark Thompson, Kerry Wedd, John Major, Jonathan Periy, Peter Babcock, David Keable Elliot, Rufus Wixon, Chris Pearn and Patrick Cashel! from the field of play, although the last two umpired in this final match. This was to be Neil Major's only game due to business commitments. We were indeed pleased to see him on this very remarkable day- for not only did we have a measure of success in an unaccustomed role but he was the herald of wonderful news from another field of play, which spectators and players of both sides were delighted to hear- England had won the test match! To our game itself, we proved to be a bit too strong for Bridestowe and batting first, runs came quickly on a dry fast running ground despite the tidy bowling, particularly of Hitchen. 50 runs were on the board before the first wicket fell, John Gelsthorpe 26. Further high scores from David Rees 41, Mark McElney 74 and a fast 58 from Kevin Rees enabled us to declare with 244 for 5 before tea. In the 10 mins batting before the interval was taken, one wicket was taken for 2 runs. Only John Leonard 25 and Hitchen 17 were able to cope with the Wanderers bowling and the side were all out for 84 runs. Thus the tour ended with 5 wins and 2 losses, some most exciting cricket at times, with a few records which it is thought will stand for a long time. We must also record our sincere thanks to Mr. H.P.Wortham, Lois Spencer, to Mr. and Mrs Jon Perry, Mr.Desmond and Miss McElney for their support and excellent suppers provided and to all others who helped to make the tour the success it undoubtedly was. We also say a special welcome to our three new young Wanderers, John Sharp, George Sharp, and Rufus Wixon and send our best wishes to all those unable to take part this year. K.C.C. MUSIC 1980 We produced during the four terms of this report three Orchestral Programmes, two Carol Services and one Music Competition. The music boys are always kept busy so they are able to meet a date deadline. Apart from Class Work, a lot of preparation is needed to enable the boys to enter Grade Examinations of The Royal Schools of Music and those who passed are listed below. The Choir continues to produce the music for the Sunday Services and sung Introits and Anthems are presented. An interesting feature of this year's work was a visit by fifteen boys and R.R. towembury House (the home of Sir Henry Studholme) to sing and play to invited guests. This was part of a function organised to raise funds for the Centenary Hall. We were particularly pleased to have Andrew Key (Oboe) accepted for the 1A.P.S. Orchestra next year. He has the honour of being the second boy to be accepted from Mount House. Three other boys who were auditioned at the same time have been accepted for the Wind Course and Concert at Repton - James Cowling (percussion), David Key (clarinet) and Thomas Cheshire (clarinet). These three boys have all passed Grade 5. The following successes are recorded: December Richard Berkley-Matthews Grade 3 Pianoforte Nicholas Bayly Grade 3 Flute Bruce Fox Grade 3 Flute Matthew Kirwin Grade 3 Flute Andrew Key Grade 3 Oboe (Merit)

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105 FANFARE James Cowling Grade 5 Theory Richard Berkley-Matthews Grade 3 Oboe (Merit) Robin Bertram Grade 3 Oboe Simon Donne Grade 4 Clarinet Bruce Fox Grade 5 Flute Timothy Harrow Grade 3 Clarinet David Jarvis Grade 4 Clarinet (Merit) Andrew Key Grade 5 Oboe (Distinction) Andrew Key Grade 2 Piano Alistair Parker-Swift Grade 3 Flute MUSIC 1981 Although not officially opened, the Music Department moved into the new premises in the Christmas Term 1980 and the facilities available opened up a splendid new era for us. The new Music Room and Practice Rooms are very good indeed and we can make as much "noise" as we like without disrupting the whole school. We all became a hive of activitiy for the term's activities. On the 2nd October a short Concert was given to our Grannies and on 6th December a number of our better musicians entertained at Wembury House the invited guests at a Supper. Both events were highly successful. Our normal concert was cancelled as we had to work on the Pantomine (reported elswheie). The term ended with our Carol Service at the Parish Church. The Easter Term saw our Concert and the 13th Annual Music Competition, adjudicator for the latter event being Mr. Paul Matthews (Director of Music at Blundells School). The winners were James Cowling (Senior) and Andrew Key (Junior). In the final term of this period the Music Department coped with its normal teaching programme, Grade Examinations and also provided entertainment at the opening of the Centenary Hall, gave a Concert on 9th July and finished with a flourish at the End of Year Service at the Parish Church. R.R. THE PIONEER CAMP 1980 This was very much a case of making the best of things in the face of adverse weather conditions and consequently more of a test of leadership than usual. Most of the campers coped very well, the Owls under Simon Meers being especially well organised. The boys took part in numerous activities, some light-hearted, such as the crazy sports, rounders and playlets and others rather more demanding. The walk, which occupied most of the Friday morning, took place in Lydford Gorge rather than on Dartmoor which was blanketed in cloud, and this was enjoyed by the majority, who were interested in the beautiful varied scenery. The operation on Saturday morning, code-named 'Foxglove' and organised by Roy Buchanan-Allen, proved successful and absorbing, as well as fairly exhausting, for all involved, not least the 'War Correspondents' who had to write it up afterwards. The plays were amusing, if rather violent. There was little doubt about declaring the Otters the winners of this little competition, ably directed as they were by Horatio Morpurgo, who obviously has a sophisticated sense of humour. 100

106 Most of the campers coped well with the expanded catering arrangements, though difficulty was experienced with the pancakes, which looked in some cases like a new sort of glue and the fires which were difficult to light in the damp conditions. No doubt the Hawks appreciated the continental touch of Alain de Pourtales, who seemed to.produce some very appetizing dishes. We were again joined by Mr. Ian Miles over the weekend and our thanks are due to him and to Paul Furse (the quartermaster) for their help in running things. J.E.R.V. THE CENTENARY PIONEER CAMP Without doubt I think it can be said that this was the most successful camp for several years and certainly the most enjoyable. Space will not permit coverage of all the events, but I have outlined several items which were particularly memorable. Firstly, I must mention Joylon Woodard, whose bugle calls heralded each event with a clarity rivalling some professionals and helped to set the pervading tone of enthusiasm from the beginning. Indeed, the first main event, Operation'Robby' (rotational tasks based on major hobbies), was carried out with considerable gusto and very close rivalry between commandos. This three-hour non-stop event was followed by a superstars extravaganza culminating in a canoe relay of great hilarity - the most amusing moment being the Neptune-like emergence of Cameron Todd from the muddy depths of the lake, just when we thought the whole thing was over. Roy Buchanan-Allen's military operation, 'Cogene', held on the Saturday, kept the adrenalin flowing, involving rapid car rides to various points on Dartmoor before the commandos started to converge on the objective. It was of great strategic importance to be first to gain control of the tor in question and whilst several groups had little difficulty, others ran into unforseen problems - the Owls, escorted by Mr. Michael Rawlins, had a fiery encounter with a most disagreeable individual, providing a topic of conversation for some time afterwards, and the Curlews, after swinging a long way off course, eventually arrived in full view of the 'enemy', a scene bringing to mind Tennyson's 'six hundred' and only lacking a French General to say 'C'est magnifique, mais ce n'est pas la Guerre'! In the evening there was some good entertainment from each commando, one producing a very clever little skit using the name of each boy in the group to some effect. This was followed on the Sunday by the revived stew-tasting competition, judged by Miss Norris, who kindly agreed to come down from North Devon to the delight of the Pioneers. Results of this were very close, but the Hawks, under Jeremy Langley, came out on top. The event as a whole was wound up with a most constructive discussion, the general consensus being very favourable. The Pioneer Camp Competition was won by Robert Russell's Otters. THE DEVON YOUTH ASSOCIATION SPONSORED WALK 3rd May 1981 J.E.R.V. This was an event which involved virtually the whole school, and resulted in a significant contribution to the Centenary Appeal. We were invited to take part in this eighteen mile circular walk around the foothills of the moors by a former parent Mrs Barbara Hall, the 101

107 FANFARE proceeds going half to Devon Youth Association Charities and half to our own (The Centenary Appeal). The boys were sent home with sponsor cards at the beginning of the Easter break, and we all looked forward to an enjoyable and lucrative day on the moors. The great day began as we had sincerely hoped it would not - with heavy rain and a driving South-Westerly wind. Would the walk take place at all? Would the various parents asked to lead groups think it worth coming? On the first of these points H.P.W. decided the issue by informing Mrs Hall that we were all prepared to go in spite of the weather. On the second we needn't have worried - such was the enthusiasm of the parents that many more arrived to walk with their sons apart from the group leaders. Everyone converged on Tavistock market place (the start) at ten o'clock (about two thousand people other than the Mount House contingent), so the building became like Victoria Station in the rush hour. When everyone had managed to find the right group a determined but cheerful start was made, everyone passing through our grounds and on up towards Merrivale. By the time Merrivale had been reached most people were fairly soaked, apart from those in 'lifeboat' outfits and some decided to drop out at this point. However, the vast majority kept going and some were even running on towards the golf course (some of our boys were among the first to arrive back in Tavistock - their determination being inspired by a desire to be back at school in time to 'bag' the snooker table!) By far the worst part of the circiut was across the golf course, where one was fully exposed to the wind and rain, but this point was sufficiently near 'home' for one to soldier on regardless, though I must admit it would not have been so easy to bear without the resolute good-humour of most of our participants. One hundred and twenty three of the boys completed the course, and as a result we raised approximately 2,700, half of which went to the appeal. I have no doubt that the success of this venture was due to the tremendous support given by parents in encouraging and cajoling the boys to complete the course, as well as in the generous financial returns that came afterwards. I am sure that the vast majority actually enjoyed the venture and were thoroughly satisfied in what they achieved. J.E.R.V. SKIING We have had two more enjoyable skiing holidays since the last edition of Fanfare, both at Oberlech and the Sonnenberg Hotel, which now seems to be prepared for the annual M.H.S. invasion in April. Both years have seen a party of 17 with a mixture of beginners and more hardened skiers. In 1980, Mr. Ian Heslopand Gordon (who had just qualified as a veterinary surgeon), joined us and we enjoyed mostly sunny days until in fact the last, when it was raining: so it was igloo building instead of skiing. Racing Demon and Saunas, besides the excellent Abendessen, made up our apres-ski activities. James Impey won the beginners "Berghaus" Trophy, Nigel Dyke the second yearers' and Rupert Houghton, now a superb skier, the award for the experts. Herr Hoch presented each with a Sonnenberg T-shirt and the rest of us, Toby Ashworth, Ralf and Paul Furse, Ian Orr, Robert Scourse, Simon Weston, James Cowling, Rupert Noy-Scott, Gage Pellowe, Sebastian Smith, Stephen Williams and myself, just enjoyed a pre-mittagessen drink and thought of the afternoon ahead. This year, seven old-timers (Rupert Houghton, Nelson Lee, Stephen Williams, Gage Pellowe, James Impey, Ian Orr, Sebastian Smith and myself) were joined by Simon Donne, Michael Griffiths, Philip Rogers and Rupert Hanbury-Tenison for their first attempt on the 102

108 ski slopes. We were also delighted to have the Parker-Swift family in Oberlech with us, to join us on the ski slopes, Stephen to show us how to ski properly, Louise to entertain the boys, Diana to keep an eye on us all and Robert to buzz about in front of or between our legs. It was not he however who caused Philip Rogers to fail to negotitate a downhill turn on the last day but one and so end up with his leg in plaster. The holiday started with a drama; the Tour Operator (H.P.W.) had been told that the train from Zurich was a through one to Langen, where a bus was to meet the party. Canried away by the thought of a comfortable 3 and a half hours, supper, some "duty-free" and no further worries, despondency and some alarm set in when he was told the train had reached the end of the day's journey at Chur in Switzerland. However, thanks to a very alert Stationmaster, to years of dealing with crises at Mount House, to two further changes of trains, he brought the party eventually to Langen, five minutes past midnight and with just enough time to catch the last cable car to Oberlech. The whole event sounded much better when we were told that the train we travelled on from Sargans to Langen was the night trans-continental express to Vienna and had only once been stopped at Langen and that was byanorderfrom Adolf Hitler in 1941! We had some perfect weather and snow conditions shirtsleeves and spring snow on the south facing slopes in the mornings and only one bad day, the last, when as in 1980 it rained and conditions were not even good enough for igloo building. 300 is the cost now, inclusive of journey, hotel, ski-pass, ski-schools, boots and skis. Which reminds me that this was the 27th year I have taken parties to the ski-slopes. The first, jointly orga nised by P.CIA. and myself, was to Davos in Since then we have been to Saas Fee, Hochsolden (many consecutive years at the Sonnenblick), Crans Montana, Lech and for many years now Oberlech. Much has changed: there were few lifts in the early '50's one chair lift at Hochsolden and therefore much of the time was spent in climbing, often with skins tied to the underside of the skis to stop you sliding down again. Skis had no safety bindings and were much longer. Clothing was different, trousers being long baggy waterproof things and boots were of leather and laced. And the cost? Well, for years it was about 70 for two weeks, but then there were 72 Austrian schillings to the pound. What has never changed is the enjoyment of the holdiay; we used to enjoy climbing on skins for one hour and then to tear down in five minutes and do it again before lunch. We cannot these days afford the chocolate gateau every day after skiing, we have to go steady on the refreshing drinks and buy our Apfelsaft in the Supermarket, but the skiing has always been magic once the skill of remaining upright has been mastered. H.P.W. A HOLIDAY IN FRANCE Depart 2100 hours 6th. September. Had you wanted to drive into the School grounds that night, you would have found a huge 57 seater coach completely blocking the entrance. Into this continental coach of Trathen's of Yelverton settled eighteen boys, Graham Bush and myself. The driver, Malcolm, having introduced himself, started the motor and our 'Holiday in France' was underway. Bandits We stopped at Exeter Services to pick up three more boys, then on to Gordano where another joined us and a coffee break was scheduled at about 2300 hours. Showing no signs of tiredness, the younger members of the party avidly attacked the fruit machines, 103

109 FANFARE which greedily swallowed vast numbers of 10 p. coins. Our last two travellers awaited our arrival at Heston in the wee small hours. Here again, the one-armed bandits were liberally fed. Now the party of 24 boys, 2 drivers and 2 members of staff was completeand we drove comfortably, quickly and directly through London to Dover. La Manche After Passport Control, we waited in the cold light of dawn on the quay before loading. One or two catnapped and Malcolm risked life and limb stretched across the front two seats. Over his prone body we leapt and strode aboard the P&O Normandy Feny'Lion'. Everyone had a good appetite and we made a good breakfast and the sea was like a mill pond. The fruit machines again took the monumental pounding and pocket money was disappearing fast as Boulogne was sighted on the horizon. Francpais ou Anglais? Many of the party, first-footing on French or continental soil, showed tremendous enthusiasm and excitement as we drove, without delay, off the ferry, away from the docks and into the town. "Gosh, all the signs and advertisements are in French", rose one cry; "No they're not", yelled another, "there's an English one - 'Kronenberg'!" En Panne Our itinerary took us fairly quickly to Autoroutedu Nord which we joined near Bethune. The Autoroute compares very well with our Motorway - a great deal of traffic moves very quickly ignoring, for the most part, the 120 k.p.h. speed limit. The occasional spotting of Les Motards kept Malcolm and Simon on the alert, for on-the-spot expensive fining would not have been the best way to start a continental holiday. The continuous highspeed driving of a recently reconditioned engine proved disastrous and just north of Senlis in the Somme valley a terrible knocking was heard, accompanied by a pungent smell of overheating. The oil levels were checked and found to be well up, but limping progress eventually resulted in a seized-up stop on the hard shoulder. Taking a deep breath, 1 approached the telephone, realising that my first French conversation of the trip was to be one of explaining a complicated engine failure to the Police. He didn't speak English, but I managed to explain the situation and returned to the coach to issue dire warnings that none was to leave it. After a long wait a light-weight breakdown van appeared whose driver was clearly unable to help but who kindly offered to drive Simon and myself to his garage to summon helpfroma mainvolvocoachagentand to telephone to England for further instructions. Dejeuner a cinq heures Yelverton seemed very distant and no one was available at any of the numbers we rang, however, the Volvo agent was prepared to turn out on at Sunday afternoon. Our garage friend delivered us back to the coach where to pass the time a book had been opened and bets laid as to when we should be back. About 3 hours had gone by since we came to a halt. A big tow truck then arrived, but the next problem was where to attach the tow bar. There was no point available but eventually after much discussion it was decided to risk an attachment to a reasonably solid-looking upright near the radiator, wrapping a chain around a shackle to prevent the bar slicing into the radiator. The tow to Senlis was a nightmare for Simon who was steering without the accustomed power assistance. Warned in advance by the Volvo agent, the Restaurant Relais du Poteau welcomed us and the Chef 104

110 de cuisine appeared to offer us a splendid chicken or steak main dish to be washed down with orange, beer or wine depending on age and taste. Howhungry we all were and, by this time not a little exhausted. Premiere nuit Whilst the boys relaxed and enjoyed their meal, the two drivers and 1 made telephone contact with England and were given the go-ahead to hire a coach from Paris to take usto our pre-arranged centre for the night The coach arrived at about 1900 hours and we transferred all our luggage, for Trathen's were to send out a replacement coach the next day. We drove hard and fast through the night and arrived at Saint Savin, 60 kilometres East of Poitiers at about 0300 hours. Supermarche Our host and hostess at the WF centre at La Bussiere met us on the road and guided us to the centre. We were shown our rooms in a tower-type block, four boys per flat with all mod. cons. Plans were made for breakfast but few actually made this meal and most of us surfaced in time for lunch. A telephone call to Senlis informed us that Malcolm and a new coach would be with us that evening. This meant that the proposed visits to various Chateaux of the Loire valley had to be cancelled and instead we set off on foot to the nearest village of some size to do some shopping. The winding road of about 5 kms past old chateaux, farms, a river and open fields brought us to St. Pierre d le. The owners of the self-service stores hardly knew what hit them as enormous quantities of Coca Cola, shandy, lemonade, cheese, biscuits, sweets and presents were bought. Tea in the local bar was also viewed with some amusement by the habitues. Nouveau Car The walk back to the centre was considerable slower, burdened as the boys were with heavy carrier bags and no one was averse to an excellent supper at a conventional time followed by a reasonably early night. Malcolm joined us with the replacement coach - he had had a tiring journey skirting Paris in the evening rush hour and we learntfrom him that our broken-down coach was having to be towed back to Yelverton. En Route With profuse thanks to our hostess who had so kindly and efficiently rearranged meals for us and had made us welcome at such an unearthly hour, we set out the next day with packed lunch. This we ate in the formal gardens laid out in front of the splendidly ornate railway station at Limoges. This building looked rather more like a cross between a palace and Victorian town hall. The boys enjoyed a stroll round part of the town, seeing much porcelain on show in shop windows, whilst we adults changed Traveller's Cheques at the Credit Lyonnais. Au Marche We continued our journey in the afternoon and soon began to see the beauty of the region, particularly of the Dordogne, with its imposing cliffs, fast-flowing rivers and small farms set in moorland-type fields where a bare-living was scraped from the rocky soil. We arrived at Brive at tea-time and the boys enjoyed an hour in the open market. They learned two things from this visit - do not wave 100 franc notes about, it only encourages the fiddle 105

111 FANFARE and short-change merchant - and do not buy knives. In theory the boys were operating in pairs, but were quickly attracted to the same stalls where delighted stall-holders did a brisk trade with somewhat inferior goods at rather inflated prices. Knives, our driver informed the boys, could not be taken through Customs in England; however, there are ways and means. Cajarc We arrived at the Villages. Vacances. Families Gite at about 1900 hours and were immediately struck by the beauty, quietness and homeliness of the centre. Madame Gibert made us very welcome and showed us the splendid 4 or 5 person appartements in which we were to spend the next 3 nights. Each appartement had a two bed/sitting/dining room, a kitchen area with fridge, cooker, sink and all cutlery and dishes for 6 people, a shower, lavatory and another bedroom with bunks for children. Each was very comfortable and well-appointed with splendid views over the valley of the Lot. We took supper and lunch in the restaurant Bar de la Promenade in the village and breakfasted at the Gite. The meals were splendid - basic fare, well served and in good quantity. Our host in town spoke quite good English to the delight of the boys and each helped the other with their own language. Pech-Merle The next day we wandered around the market in Cajarc and sent cards home. After lunch we set off for the Pech-Merle caves along the most beautiful road which wound beside the river. It was lucky that we met no on-coming cars in the tunnels hewn out of the cliffs. The caves were sensational - the stalactite and stalagmite formations amazing and the piece de resistance, the paintings of the mammoths, bison, horses and hands beautiful in their simplicity and detail. Unfortunately the guide spoke no English and I had to translate as much as I could forthe boys. Fossilised footprintsand the details of the life and food of the cave-dwellers were fascinating. The roots of a living oaktree which had worked their way down through thick rock at ground level, the high cave and into the floor again to form a natural living pillar were quite remarkable. Rocamadour It was scheduled that we should visit other caves, but it seemed that a morning visit to the ancient town of Rocamadour, perched partly on, below and against high cliffs, foil owed by a swim at Figeac would be more relaxing. The 216 steps of Le Grand Escalier to the shrine of St. Amadour were climbed by all. We noticed devout Catholics, mounting slowly and stopping on each step to pray aloud for several seconds. Another pathway wound up more gradually to the Chateau above the Church, each bend having a 'Station of the Cross'. After another very good packed lunch, we moved on to Figeac, where, despite rather overcast weather, many of the boys enjoyed a long bathe in the open-air swimming pool, a walk around and some good value-for-money shopping in the vast hypermarche. Discotheque On our return from Figeac, Madame Gibert announced that there was to be a disco that evening in our honour. We didn't tell the boys until after supper and the news produced considerable excitement on this our last night at Cajarc. It was slightly disappointing then that the boys found themselves either dancing alone or with each other - the local girls 106

112 seemed disinclined to fraternise. But a good time was had by all and finished with a passthe-parcel-type dance in which a hat was passed from head to head. Paris Our departure after breakfast was a little rushed and sad. It had been a splendid three days and everyone had enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. We motored fast to the capital arriving at the Restaurant Le Saulnier in Boulevard de Strasbourg in time for supper. What a change the noise was incredible; the service rushed and the food less than attractive. But here they catered for large parties and clearly a rapid turn-over was essential. The hotel, just a short distance away, was modest but homely and we were not to learn just how noisy until later in the night. After breakfast the next morning, we walked up to the Gare de Test and examined French trains and timetables. We expected a Guide to arrive at the hotel for our conducted tour then, having read our itinerary, realised that we should have been at an hotel at Place de la Republique. We had no further luck there and I had to rearrange the tour for the afternoon with the Paris Tourist Board. Before lunch we sped outtosenlisto refuel the coach and drove into Charles de Gaulle airport to find a Concorde parked quite close and another about to take off. Margaret, an American and our Guide, joined us for lunch and then we set off to see all the celebrated sights of the City. It was a well-described, well-routed trip and cameras were very much to the fore. That evening, we enjoyed our final major French experience - a two hour Bateaux Mouches trip on the Seine. A marvellous way to see Paris. Retour An early start brought us to Boulogne in ample time to boa rd the ferry four hours ahead of schedule. Our drivers knew all the tricks of queue-barging and we ate our packed lunch on board the 'Tiger'. The sea was a little more choppy and the sun shone weakly. Rien a declarer Dover was very crowded and we had to join long queues to pass through Customs, but there was no trouble over sheath knives and excess duty-free commodities. Our bags once more stowed aboard, we set out on the last leg via London, the M4 and the M5, dropping boys en route before arriving back at School almost to the hour after 8 days tiring but very interesting travel. It was a happy party who gained much in enthusiasm and experience and I hope that I shall be able to lead a similar group to France in the not too-distant future. C E I L I D H If you can pronounce that read on G.P.W.C. 'Kiss me quick, my mither's coming', sighed Captain Macdonald'sfancy.'l'll make you fain to follow me', continued the Falkland beauty at Hamilton House, after the long chase by the eight men of Moidart from Roxburgh Castle to the Bridge of Nairn. 'Will you go and marry Ketty the lassie wi' the yellow coatie?', asked his father. 'She's the 107

113 FANFARE bonniest lass in all the world, but she's ower young to marry yet'. 'Then, it's a kiss for nothing?', and Miss Nancy frowns (she's the Laird of Dumbiedykes' favourite) 'There's nae luck aboot the hoose'. 'Come ashore, Jolly Tar from the new-rigged ship, ye'll aye be welcome back again on the Inch of Perth to dance the Eightsome or the Reel of the 51st Division on St. Patrick's Day'. Devotees of Scottish Country Dances may be able to pick out the titles of 24 Reels, Jigs or Strathspeys. A prize is offered to each reader who can not recognise more than 5 titles...it is a free pass to enter the Centenary Hall on any Ceilidh evening from September to April. What splendid titles there are, it makes the Scottish blood in my veins course faster and what tremendous fun we have on these evenings! We have a repertoire now of about 15 dances and several experts of step and deportment. I can think of few more pleasureable pastimes for getting and keeping fit. What you need most of all is a sense of rythmn and an ability to picture the pattern of the dance. Several years ago, our Saturday evening reels were attended mainly by boys and the Matrons, if they could spare the time. Now we have Grannies, Mothers and Fathers, sisters and friends as well as the boys and Staff. No one need feel awkward about coming along if you have only danced the Dashing White Sergeant or the Eightsome, that's a good start. We learn each dance stage by stage and gradually everyone becomes more than competent. We all have ambition and mine, as far as Scottish Country Dancing is concerned, is to stage our own mini-caledonian Ball in 1982? CHESS 1980 G.P.W.C. Chess was played fairly extensively in the Autumn and Easter terms and it was good to see so many senior boys playing. The main tournament took place during the Autumn term and was won by Paul Barley, who has played this year with considerable panache. In the Easter term a number of boys took part in an 'all against all' contest, Nicholas Tucker and David Gimson taking a particular interest in this, along with the indefatigable Paul Barley and several others. Of those who have taken up the game recently, James Maycock did very well. One school match was played, against Wolborough Hill and this proved a useful experience for all involved. The team consisted of six players: Tucker, Barley, Gimson, Rupert Youngman, Spencer and Vick, of whom Gimson and Vick were successful, Spencer holding out until the end of the allocated time in a game which perhaps should have been declared a draw. All the games were very closely fought and we would have liked a return match. On leaving at the end of the summer term, Nicholas Tucker presented us with a splendid cup which will be awarded to the winner of the next tournament, to be held in the Easter term. STAMP CLUB J.E.R.V. There are still a large number of stamp collectors amongst the boys - some too busy to be members; but who,i hope, will pop in the odd one occasionally for investment! The younger ones are very keen and love big colourful stamps from all around the world. We would always be grateful to receive any spares for the 'box'! 108 L.F.S.

114 THE MUSIC CLUB Sunday evenings 'Music by the Fireside' attracted about 16 regular members. As usual the music played was varied and mostly light. Extracts from the Gilbert and Sullivan Operas proved popular, as also the Sousa Marches, Rossini Overtures and perhaps in respect for Bruce Hancock, the Australian songs of Slim Dusty. In the End of Term Quiz. James Cowling won the long-playing record and was closely followed by Stephen Pratt, James Thomas and Andrew Key. THE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB H.P.W. Some 12 senior boys met regularly on Friday evenings and learnt the art of developing and printing in black and white. With the assistance of members of the club, notably Robert Scourse and James Cowling, portraits of every boy in the school were produced and displayed at the Summer Fair. The small profit made helped to swell the proceeds of the Fair. As in previous Fanfares, I would emphasise that to enjoy the hobby of photography, a camera with simple 'stop' settings, focussing and an exposure meter is essential, preferably 35 mm. and definitely black and white films. The Instamatic with a colour film does not encourage the beginner to go beyond the production of purely "happy snaps". This is an appeal and a reminder for birthday and Christmas presents! BIRD WATCHERS IN THE SCILLY ISLES H.P.W. In March 1980 Simon Meers, Simon Read, Nicholas Tucker, Horatio Morpurgo and myself, complete with bird books and binoculars, set forth from Penzance in the 'Scillonian'. Bird watchers must go by sea! Had we flown, we should have missed the Great Northern Diver in Mounts Bay and the Gannets, the Fulmars, the Shearwaters, the Guillemots, not to mention the various species of Gull. We stayed on St. Marys, but visited St. Agnes on the second afternoon and added to our list of birds Sandwich Terns, Razorbills and Stonechats. Next day was spent on Bryher and we walked all round the island. It was one of those perfect Scilly Isles days - a brisk wind but warm, clear and sunny. The most exciting addition to our list was a Black Redstart, spotted by the wily Simon Read, but we also saw Greenshank, Wheatears and Skylarks (just arrived for the summer) and many wrens singing their hearts out amongst the gorse and rocks above the shore. The last day we spent the morning on Tresco, inspected the sub-tropical gardens and added Black-tailed Godwits, Ringed Plover, Turnstones, Canada Geese and Swans to our list before sailing for Penzance once again on the 'Scillonian', followed by Gulls and Fulmars, while Gannets wheeled their way further out to sea. In April this year we returned; Peter Brindle joined Horatio Morpurgo, Nicholas Tucker and myself. We set out in rather a cold S.E. wind. Soon the rain came and we booked in at the Atlantic Hotel on arrival at Hugh Town on St.Marys, cold and bedraggled. However, undaunted, we set out round the island in a clockwise direction and despite getting extremely wet, we added many new species to our list - notably Whinchats, Chiffchaffs, a Kestrel, a pair of Teal and many waders and a Swallow Saturday morning broke fine and it was decided to spend the day on St. Agnes, first approaching Annet to look for Puffins. Alas, only one but we saw many birds during our 109

115 FANFARE walk round the island a pair of Gadwell, a Merlin, Purple Sandpipers and Linnets to mention the more unusual species. Sunday was thick but we joined two boat trips to Round Island, specifically to look for sea birds and, despite the poor visibility, we had splendid views of Grey Plovers, Sanderling, Ringed Plover and many Shags, Cormorants and Oystercatchers. The different view of all this from offshore is rewarding. The second trip was to Eastern Islands and around this magnificent group of rocks, we watched numerous seals. We saw a Whimbrel, Redshank, a Purple Sandpiper and many Razorbills, Cormorants, Fulmars and, we thought,a Great Northern Diver. The last morning was fine, windy and rather cold. We went to Tresco and walked partly round the island anti-clockwise, ending up in time to catch the boat back to Hugh Town and there to board the 'Scillonian'. We were unaware that we were to sail into a southeasterly gale. It was a very rough crossing, which kept us all quiet and certainly gave us an aspect of the Channel approaches in an angry mood. Any thought of bird watching was kept for another day. H.P.W. STAFF LIST - July 1981 H.P. WORTHAM. PC. Moore. J.N. Bax. R. Buchanan-Allen G. Bush. G.P.W. Cashell. K.C. Cload. G.B. Glossop. Miss L.H. Gregory. RA. Harward Mrs. SM. Harward. Miss Anna Hughes.. Miss J. Lee. R. Reynolds. J. Symons. J.S. Thomas. J.E.R. Vaughan. FJ.K. Weeks. Headmaster. Assistant Headmaster. Mathematics. Classics & English. English. Mathematics. French. Carpentry, Shooting, Games. Geography. Junior Subjects. English & History. Latin, French & English. Art. Junior Subjects. Music. History & Geography. Science. English & Physical Education. French Mrs. J. Lumb. Sister 110 Sister's Staff. Miss G. Andrew. Mrs. G. Bax.

116 Miss S. Buchanan-Allen. Mrs. J.W. Fogwill. Mrs. L. Stevens. M.R.G. Darwell. Miss LJ. Spencer. Mrs. W. Wroe. Bursar. Catering. Secretary. Peripatetic Music Staff. L. Brown. J. Boorer. A. Clarkson. Mrs. J. Mansfield. Mrs. A. Tait. C. Tucker. Woodwind. Woodwind. Strings. Oboe. Accompanist. Brass. SCHOOL LIST. July ABERNETHY Robert M DE GLANVILLE Philip R' ADDISON-SMITH Simon H DOIDGE William J ALLEN Anthony C DONNE Simon C R ALLERTON Christopher E O DtlRRANS Brett ALLERTON James R 0 EAMES Patrick ASHFOLD Simon K EDWARDS Paul R ASHWORTH Henry W ELLIOTT Hugo D L AYLW1N Anthony C B EVANS Gareth M P BALMER David F C EVELYN Peter J BARLEY Paul FOX Alexander G BAYLY Nicholas D G FOX Bruce R BEARD William R GILLMORE Charles H J BECKLY John B GILLMORE Guy F R BEELEY A Justin GOGGS Dominic M BEELEY William T GOZZARD James BENN J Sebastian GOZZARD Charles BERKLEY-MATTHEWS Richard J GREGSON Paul J.M BERTRAM Robin C GREGSON Richard M. BLAIR Angus H GREY Angus M St J BR1GGS Jocelyn A GRIFFITHS Michael A BROADHURST Andrew G GROSE Matthew D C BROWNE Peter J de F HAN BURY-TENISON Rupert T.T. BULLOCKE Christopher M HARROW Timothy M E BCJNBCJRY Robert M R HARWARD Toby S CAMERON Alasdair F E HEALEY John M CAMERON Charles D S HISCOCK Jason J CARTER James H C HODGSON James P D CASHELL Christopher P W HOSKIN Rupert J C CHESHIRE James P HOUGHTON Rupert M C E S CHESHIRE Thomas E HURST Jonathon W COLLIER Edward N IMPEY James R COSTEN Mark T J JAMES Benjamin D COWLING James B W JAMES Nicholas W CRAIG Andrew W JARVIS David J CROSS Andrew J KEAY Charles E DALGLIESH Adam D S KEY Andrew J T DAVIES David G KEY David J T

117 FANFARE KNEEBONE Michael J LAMB Andrew R LAMB Richard H A LANGLEY Jeremy D S LEAROYD Nicholas C LEE Nelson K LEWIS Alexander N LEWIS Evan W LEWIS Gordon M LEWIS Nicholas S LEWIS O David LEWIS Timothy I LOPES Andrew J LOPES Massy J H LUMB Robin J M LCJMB Timothy J M McBRIDE Christopher S McINTYRE Charles A MACIVER Neil A MA1R Ian A MANN Malcolm W MANNERING Nicholas C MARCOULIDES Dimitri MEYER Jonathan B MILNE Robert L MILNE HOME Andrew M MOORE Nicholas P MORGAN William J MORSHEAD Timothy F MORTON Jeremy N MOTLEY Piers E J MUSTARD Alexander T NEWBY Julian M K NICHOLLS John P O NOSWORTHY Timothy R NOTLEY Thomas G D NOY SCOTT Edward H T NOY SCOTT Rupert C W ODUNG-SMEE Christopher ORR Ian PARKER-SWIFT Alastair P PARSHALL Peter J PEROWNE Julian P F PHILLIPS Dominic S M PINDER David J PLEWES Andrew B POND Alexis H POWELL Michael E PRATT Stephen J PRICHARD Lloyd E L PRIDDIS Michael K READ Rupert B ROGERS Philip M RUSSELL Alistair J RUSSELL Robert J RUTHERFORD Samuel G SALTER Dane R SANKEY Jeremy C SAVERY John W C SCOURSE Toby D SEARS John D SIMPSON Benjamin J L SMITH Sebastian V SPEDDING Harry G W SPEDDY James R STANNUS Piers G STURGEON Philip J STURGES Robert A H SWARBRICK Edward N TAYLOR Christian A B TAYLOR Marcus A B TAYLOR Paul D THOMAS James R THOMPSON Alistair J THOMPSON Piers M TODD D Cameron TYLOR Michael A VALENTINE J Michael VALENTINE Nicholas C VICK Paul G WEIR Peter E J WHEELER Hamish J WHITELEY William F WILTSHIRE Timothy J K WOOD Jason M WOODARD Jolyon R A WRAITH John W WRAITH Nigel P WREFORD-BROWN Paul C WRIGHT Sean M WRIGHT Toby W M YOUNGMAN Richard D 112