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Aberdeen
House Parents: Mr. and Mrs. P. Honey
House Captain: Ralph Smith
Group Leaders: David Tate, David Halifax, Brian Stockton
House Colours: Black and White
SINCE THE last issue of THE GOLDONIAN many changes have taken place, resulting in Aberdeen absorbing five boys from the old MacAndrew
house, namely John Street, Jimmy Street, Lawrence Martin, Robert Narn, Roy Lawrey, together with a new boy, John Bartlett, whom we hope will
have a happy stay with us.
We have also said goodbye to the following: Robert Buxton and Eric Wilmore, who left us to start work; Martin Masterson-Andrews, apprenticed to
Printers; Roger Arnold, Harold Johnston, and Michael Wade, restored. We wish them all well.
Jimmy Street did well in winning the Senior Chess Tournament and we had Graham Tovey and Terry Reed in the final of the Junior Tournament.
Jackie Murray won the Junior Table-Tennis Tournament, but we had no luck with the senior event although our senior boys did their best.
In the race for the Queens' Cup we are not doing so well, but we always have next term to recover our breath and try to better.
During this term we had David Halifax selected for an Outward Bound course connected with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
At the moment both the Senior and Junior football teams are in their respective finals and we hope we can do the double.
The following boys were awarded the School Colours for the different sports as follows: Ralph Smith, football and athletics; Brian Stockton and
Jackie Murray, table-tennis; David Ennis and David Tate, swimming.
The following boys were considered good enough to be selected to play soccer for the Senior 'A': Ralph Smith, David Halifax, Edward Kennedy, and
Jimmy Street, and Junior 'A': Michael Shinkins, Jackie Murray, David Halifax, and Terry Reed.
We had a large number of boys in the Army Cadets and especially in the Band, where our turn-out is in the region of fourteen for each parade, all
credit to them.
Finally, our thanks to all the staff and especially to Mr. and Mrs. Honey for looking after our interests so well.
ROGER COPPIN
We have little to add to the above, except a thank you to the boys for their loyalty to us and the House. We wish all boys, staff, and readers
everywhere a Happy Easter.
MR. AND MRS. HONEY
Cairns
Housemaster: Mr. J. H. Clarke
House Captain: Peter Howe
Group Leaders: John Allen, Peter Olbison, Richard Daglish,
Brian Smith Colours: Red and Black
ADMISSION: Raymond Woodward, from Henley-on-Thames. LEAVER : John Fairbairn, restored.
The telephone is an electrical apparatus which transmits and receives sound; this is a known fact. During this term the amplifiers in dorms and sitting
rooms have been used for waking the boys in the mornings, ably assisted by 'Radio Caroline' and 'Radio London'. This has helped to keep the noise
down—boys are now more concerned in listening than shouting. This also is a known fact.
At the time of writing, our House Captain is still in hospital; all in Cairns wish him a speedy recovery. At last our television set is back with us and it
is now possible to find Cairns boys in their own sitting room. When these notes go to press the weekly films for the winter will have finished; all the
boys in Cairns wish to take this opportunity in saying 'thank you to Mr. T. Powell and Mr. J. Taylor for giving up their Thursday evenings to show
these to us. Also votes of thanks to our Disc Jockey and Master of Ceremonies at the weekly dances, Mr. A. Hooper and Mr. Wilkins; also
Mr. Sheppard for his hard work in arranging an Art Exhibition during one of the dances.
On the 24th February a Games Evening was held in the school room; this was enjoyed by all, and all the boys wish Boscoe and his little band of
helpers who made the cakes for supper a very special 'thank you'.
During this term we have had a Chess Tournament. Cairns were well represented by Freddie Workman who was beaten in the Finals by James Street
of Aberdeen. Never mind, Fred, better luck next time! Although a lot of hard work has been put in on the sitting room by (the inseparables) J. Daglish
and D. Gallagher, we still have a lot of points to catch up for the Queens' Cup. James Kerr is also doing a good job on the wash room and toilets.
G. Scott, M. Martin, and R. Wharton still help to gather points by being in the choir. By the way, welcome back Robbie, let's hope your stay will be
long and happy. Since the last notes there has been a big change over in the School: MacAndrew Wing has now been handed to the Senior House and
Cairns have virtually lost J. Allen, P. Olbison, B. Smith, P. Howe and R. Daglish.
The following boys have now become Printer Apprentices: M. Longman, R. Hendry, and A. Bayliss. Good luck to all and best wishes for the future.
On Tuesday 9th March, the following boys were confirmed by the Bishop of St. Albans. T. Lyon, J. Kerr, John Mikkleson and Stephen Williams.
Soon Easter will be upon us then will come the time for frantic rushing, dashing and packing, but at the present moment the magic words of
'swimming pool' and 'Wimbledon' are being mentioned. In the future the Valley will again be in bounds and cricket will be in season, but before this
takes place may we say 'well done' to the senior and junior football teams, always keeping in mind that it is not what you have done but how you have
done it that counts. Our Football teams are as follows:
SENIORS: J. Allen, W. Hill, R. Daglish, W. McPhee, G. Crowe, P. Olbison, J. Olbison, R. Thornton, D. Cross. JUNIORS: T. Lyon, M. Turner,
D. Gallagher, J. Daglish, D. Young, R. Willbourne, G. Brown, R Wharton, M. Martin, R. Woodward, A. Duell.
Earlier during this term, Billy Hill was awarded a trophy for Boxing for the Cadets. Well done Billy!
On the 27th February, by kind arrangement of Mr. de' Boeck, the School were entertained to a concert by the 'Philomels' from Loughton, Essex.
All in Cairns wish to say ‘ thank you’ to these good people.
Before closing may I take this opportunity in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley, all the Staff and boys a very happy Easter holiday.
J. C.
Pelham
House Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Goodman
House Captain: D. Langler
Group Leaders: G. Carr, K. Law, S. Howard, R. Merrifield.
Colours: Green and Yellow
Once again the time has come to write our notes for THE GOLDONIAN. First I would like to welcome into Pelham, Mr. and Mrs. Goodman, who
are both doing a wonderful job for the House. Also I would like to say thank you to Mr. Steele who did a very good job in Pelham last term. I am sure
that what he did was very much appreciated by all the boys. I would also like to welcome to our house S. Clarke, S. Ellwood, Melvin and Malcolm
Holloway, A. Williams, G. Bowler, S. Critchley, K. Mount, R. Williams, and T. Goymer. We hope they enjoy their stay with us whether it be long
or short.
As some come so must some go and I would like to take this opportunity of saying goodbye to M. Butt, C. Florence, J. Murphy, and S. Chamberlain.
We wish them every success for the future.
I am glad to be able to say that once again Pelham are in the lead for the Queens' Cup. During the term we had two visits from our former House
Captain Eddy Budd who is getting on very well.
I would like to congratulate R. Unwin (Proff) on winning the Junior Chess Competition. Congratulations also to R. Hillier and D. Abdi for gaining
their 'A' Certificate and to B. West for gaining his 'B' Certificate.
SENIOR
FOOTBALL. As there are only four houses now, there was not very much competition as only one game had to be played to get to the final. Pelham
were drawn to play Somerset and I am glad to say we won 9-0, especially as we lost last year, being beaten in the semi-finals by Cairns. So for the
first time in the history of Pelham we hope to bring the football cup into the house.
We had quite a few of our lads play for the school, namely: D. Langler, R. Hillier, R. Merrifield, S. Howard, D. Ager, C. Hill, B. Campbell and D. Abdi.
Also K. Law for Junior 'A'. Well done boys.
I would like to finish these notes by wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley, all staff and boys, a very happy Eastertide.
D. LANGLER
Somerset
House Parents: Mr. and Mrs. H. Snowden
House Captain: David Blower
Group Leaders: Norman Brown, Michael Hultum, Shorne Kane Victor Rowlands. Frank lorns, Paul Goodall
Colours: Yellow and Black
Once again it is time to write our house notes and first of all we must welcome our new house parents, Mr. and Mrs. Snowden, who have succeeded
Mr. and Mrs. Goodman. When I say 'succeeded' I mean that the latter have taken over Pelham House. We extend to Mr. and Mrs. Snowden a very
warm welcome to Goldings and we trust that their stay here will be a very happy one.
We must also congratulate David Blower on becoming our new House Captain. Well done David. I should also like to take this opportunity of
welcoming the boys who have been lucky enough to be placed into the Somerset House as a result of the splitting up of MacAndrew. Well now I have
welcomed a great many people and so I think that it is time to get on with the house news.
In the Inter House Bays Competition the position on going to press is as follows: Columbus 28 wins, Hilary 10 wins, Shackleton 9 wins, Scott 9 wins.
QUEENS' CUP COMPETITION. At the time of writing these notes we are lying in second position with 243 points, this being 43 points behind
Pelham, the present holders of the trophy. I think that with a bit of real effort the House might be able to rout Pelham out of first place, so come on
boys, let's make the effort. TABLE TENNIS. We have had a good deal of success with this side of the social events. In the Inter-School Competition
we had two boys in the senior finals, namely, Shorne Kane and Michael Hultum. The former went on to win a good game. Well done both of you,
and for entertaining us to some real good play. We also saw Jackie Murray beat Edward Dominey in the junior event after a good game (Who knows
what potential star is in our midst?)
CONFIRMATION. On Tuesday, 9th March, we all gathered in the church for the Confirmation Service, when seven members of the Somerset House
took part. These boys were: Barry Foote, Douglas Hansen, Kenneth Hart, Edwin Rous, Paul Walkeden, Anthony Yassin, and Raymond Yassin. The
service was a very impressive one and should long be remembered by all those who were present and especially those who received confirmation.
Our television is still going strong, despite the many hours of Coronation Street viewing it has been putting in. The dancing season is in full swing
again, and the linen cupboard and the ironing board have been a hive of activity especially on Friday evenings.
At this time all the boys are eagerly looking forward to the Easter holidays, and suitcases and locks are coming in for much attention. This is also a
sign for us to close these brief notes. COMBINED EFFORT. The boys of Somerset would like to thank all the staff who have cared for them this
term—whoever they may be— and a Happy Easter to all staff and readers.
TERRY CAIN
Since our arrival at the School, we have been very impresed by the way in which we have been received. Members of the staff have gone out of their
way to help us, and the majority of the boys have made our initial stay a very happy one.
'Each morning sees some task begin,
Each evening sees it close,
Something attempted, something done,
Has earned a night's repose.'
MR. AND MRS. SNOWDEN
VERNEY NEWS
SINCE THE last GOLDONIAN we have said goodbye to our 'landlady and landlord', Mr. and Mrs. R. Newton, who left us early in January. On behalf
of all Verney boys, past and present, I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Newton for their loyal devotion to us, and with an extra word of thanks to
Mrs. Newton who took over the duties of cook when we were without one. Naturally it seems very strange since they left, but changes always take
some time to get used to. We wish Mr. Newton every success in his new job, and hope that Mrs. Newton enjoys her leisure hours which she will now
have.
We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Tordoff, who have taken over the duties of looking after us, and trust they will not find life too hard, and enjoy their new
surroundings.
The following apprentices have joined us from the School, and it is to be hoped that they will carry on the traditions of their predecessors, and enjoy
themselves at the same time helping other people. Michael Cousins, Derek Hammond, Gordon Hughes, Robert Acton, Alan Bayliss, Michael Longman,
Martin Masterson-Andrews, and Robert Hendry.
Richard Rowles, John (Blackie) Blackman, James Pooley, and Glynn Parry have now gone into lodgings, and 'Blackie' has also left the district having
completed his apprenticeship. We wish him all the best of luck.
Now that we have got the 'prelims' sorted out we can start on the social side. Mr. and Mrs. Tordofl have given us a lot of help, starting off with a Folk
Dance evening, which was very enjoyable although at first we were a bit apprehensive. However, we soon joined in and had a jolly good time. We
would like to thank the members of the Folk Dance and Song Society, especially Mrs. Macintosh, who made such an enjoyable evening possible.
On Sunday, I4th February, we had a discussion group here from Hertford Methodist Youth Club. Unfortunately I was not present, but from reports
received it was an excellent evening. The subject under discussion was 'Why go to Church?' and ended up with comparing Christianity with
Communism!
Saturday, I3th March, was 'Social Night' when we entertained some members of staff and a number of young ladies. (Where the latter came from we
don't quite know, but they were all very nice.) We all had a very enjoyable evening mixing dancing and games with a nice long interval to partake
of some smashing refreshments prepared by Mrs. Tordoff and cook.
We held our second discussion group on 28th March, this time the subject was 'Racial Integration', and many points of view were examined.
Likewise suggestions as to the best way to get rid of 'race hate' were looked into. We hope to have another such evening at a later date, although the
subject for discussion has not yet been decided upon.
We are all looking forward to the next Folk Dance, and feel sure this will be another success.
Finally I would like to wish the staff and all boys a very happy Easter holiday.
GORDON HUGHES
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