THE JOHN LYON SCHOOL, HARROW

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3 i THE JOHN LYON SCHOOL, HARROW MOTTO: "Stet Fortuna Domus" Governors. - The Governors of Harrow School Committee of Management A. de la P. Beresford, Esq., T.D. (Chairman). The Head Master of Harrow School. N. G. Hines, Esq. (O.L.) M. M. Edwards, Esq., B.Sc., Ph.D. J. D. Lancashire, Esq. (0. L.) His Honour Judge Verney, M.A. Rev. F. W. H. White, M.B.E. W. D. Ashcroft, Esq., (O.L.), F.C..A. G. E. Parkinson, Esq. Clerk to the Governors. - J. B. Gilbart-Smith, Esq., 8 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, S. W.1. Head Master. - G. V, Surtees, M.A. (Oxford) Bursar. - The Bursar of Harrow School Assistant Masters P. J. Davies, M.A. (Second Master). *L. J. Boardman, M.A. *D. C. Allan, A.T.D. (Art). E. J. Vernon, M. Phil., B. Sc., F.R..C. (Chemistry). *C. A. Reed, B.A. (O.L.) (Geography). J. S. Neal, B.Sc. (Physics and Head of Science). Mrs. A. C. Dillon, M.A., B.Sc. M. J. Sadler, B.A. *P. Sanders, B.Sc. D. Philpott, Cert. Ed. W. Podmore, M.A. (History). F. Segal, B.Sc. (Biology). B. K. Simmons, B. Sc. B. Holgate, B.Sc. J. P. Baddaley, B.A. R. S. K. Mearns, M.A., M. Litt. (English). A. K. Bruce Lockhart, B.A. F. H. Goodwin, M.A., F.R.C.O. (Music). R. Dudzinski, B.A. R. V. French, B.Sc. P. N. B. Perdue, Cert. Ed. (Woodwork). J. Barnard, M.A., F.R.C.O., C.H.M. (O.L.) (Modern Languages). H. J. Buckler, B.A. L. J. rvine, B.A. S. J. Samuels, B.Sc. F. J. E. Tavernor, B.A. D. Dixon, M.A. S. A. Long, B.Ed. (Physical Educational). R. A. Shaw, B.Sc. J. C. Friel, B.A. * Denotes House Master THE SCHOOL ACKNOWLEDGES WTH THANKS THE KND DONATON OF T'S BANKERS NATONAL WESTMNSTER BANK LMTED AND NOTES WTH PLEASURE THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL LEAVERS WHO HAVE JONED THE BANK N RECENT YEARS

4 EDTORS: R. S. K. Meams, Esq., A. R. Ferguson, Esq. EDTORAL BOARD' A. D. Morgan, N. R. Evans,. W. Burrell, M. G. Blackman, R. H. Gerrard,. G. Harrison, l. D. C. Pooley, R. C. Acraman, D. J. Chapman, P. Godfrey. DESGN: D. C. Allan, Esq., C. R. M. Glynn, S. C. Phillips, P. D. Courtney, M. Panayi, A. G. Gilchrist. ADVERTSNG: Mrs. M. Palmer, The Red House, John Lyon School, Middle Road, Harrow. SCHOOL NOTES The chief guest and speaker at Speech Day this year was, unusually, our Chairman, Mr. Charles Stuart. "Parting," it is said, "is such sweet sorrow", and indeed it was very much the case for us, as, while we had the rare, but delightful experience of hearing the charm, elegance and wit of this doyen of scholars, it was tempered by the knowledge that he was also bidding us farewell. For many reasons he will be missed and we should like to take this opportunity to thank him for all his kind help and guidance during the past ten years. On his eleventh Speech Day the Headmaster, Mr. G. V. Surtees, made particular reference to the new Chairman of the Committee of Management, Mr. A. de la P. Beresford, who will bring to his new position a wealth of experience culled from industry. The theme led on to a discussion of how fortunate we are to have such a formidable array of talent at our disposal, and the members of the Committee together with their varied experience were discussed at some length. Of particular interest and significance in the Headmaster's speech was his reference to the fact that we are now solvent, and that this has given us the opportunity, after much thought and consultation, to start building a Junior House for the first two year groups, thus releasing the Red House, which it is hoped will be used for Sixth Form teaching. Satisfactory tenders have now been received for this work and the project is already under way. The final outcome will be to increase membership of the School to approximately 500 boys. Very instrumental in all these plans is the contribution made by parents, and the Appeal, which is currently in excess of 150,000, is a remarkable response, without which the proposed developments would not be possible. Mr. J. C. FREL - our American colleague. On the matter of results it was noted that the Pass rate at A' -level was 82 per cent, that 49 applicants had gained entry to institutions of higher education and that out of 4 candidates for Oxbridge 2 had gained places and 1 an Award. n this context it might be noted that one of the noteworthy features of the School is that while it achieves such consistently high results it in no way gives the impression of being an academic hothouse. S. Tuckman's activities as Charity Monitor deserve a special note of congratulation. So too does P. Birch for producing football of a sufficiently high standard to be invited to tour America. Our transatlantic halloos go to Mr. Whybrow who is spending the current academic year in Wait Whitman High School in New York. We are happy to report that he is enjoying the whole experience immensely and finding it most instructive. The only blemishes on an otherwise perfect program (sic) would seem to be the 5.30 a. m. rise and the twenty mile journey to work. 'So what's the hassel, man? Just keep hanging on right in there.' His partner in the exchange scheme, Mr. Joseph Friel, is characterised by efficiency, affability and a delightful family. He has adapted to our teaching with an almost disconcerting ease and his General Studies courses on American Culture and Society are generally regarded as 'real hot shots'. E-Type Enterprises continue to move from the legendary to the mythical. As well as providing three new storage rooms under the gym (all my own brick-laying), and a new First Aid room (see infra), Mr. Ernie Webb is currently engaged on the constsruction of a sedan ~hair,. cage, etc., etc. for the School Play. "There were giants n former days... " We were saddened to receive notice of two deaths during the year. The first was of Mr. Freddy Sibcy whose obituary is recorded on the next page. The second was Mr. J. Hogg, who taught Chemistry at the School from 1944 to We extend our deep sympathy to his family.

5 MR. ROBN FTZPATRCK n July we bade farewell to Robin Fitzpatrick who came to teach Geography in During this time he established himself as a popular and energetic member of staff and his teaching was characterised by meticulous preparation. He took an active interest in a variety of school activities and will be particularly remembered for his organisation of athletics, in which the school achieved outstanding successes under his supervision. He was a valuable member of the Orchestra and master in charge of cups - the latter offering little chance of glory, but plenty of opportunity for disaster! We shall miss his quiet, unassuming presence and equanimity in the School and wish him well in his new post at King's School, Taunton, not too far from his home town of Weymouth. One record he holds he may happily relinquish - that of John Lyon's longest distance commuter, Oxford to Harrow. C.A.R. MR. ROBERT SHAW Mr. R. E. F. Fitzpatrick This September we welcomed Mr. Robert Shaw to the staff to teach Geography. He has arrived with considerable experience behind him, having taught for four years at sleworth Grammar School and previously at Test Valley Comprehensive School, Stockbridge. He took his B.Sc. (London) degree in Geography at Portsmouth Polytechnic. His interest in Soccer has already enabled him to fill a vital role in running the School Second X. We hope that he will enjoy his time at John Lyon School. C.A.R. MR. FREDDY SBCY Mr. R. A. Shaw The School Community recently heard with sadness of the death of Mr. Freddy Sibcy, formerly Second Master. The following comments were kindly contributed by Mr. Bill Cummings, formerly Head of Mathematics, and for many years a contemporary of Freddy's: "t was with a deep sense of loss that Lyonians, young and old, together with present and past members of the Staff, heard of the death of Freddy Sibcy. When he joined the staff in January 1936, his ability to make friends very quickly made him popular in the Common Room, and the boys soon recognised in the new master who had played Rugby football and cricket for his Cambridge college, an able sportsman and a firm but fair disciplinarian. Until the outbreak of war in 1939 took away the master in charge of Physics, he was responsible for the teaching of Geography, but he then took over the teaching of Physics and eventually became Head of Science. n January 1969 he succeeded to the post of Second Master, which he held until he retired in He was keenly interested in the Cadet Corps and eventually became O. C. in September As a Housemaster his interest in the House system was the source of many new ideas and improvements which were long overdue. All Lyonians will join in offering their sympathy to Mrs. Sibcy and her two sons in their grievous loss. " BLL CUMMNGS Mr. F. Sibcy

6 THE DUKE OF EDNBURGH AWARD SCHEME The silver and gold award practice expeditions got off to a disappointing start when the hikes on the South Downs had to be cancelled owing to the unprecedented falls of snow. The silver practice was, however, completed by two groups of four on a weekend during the Spring Term in the Chilterns, while the gold practice never got started, again through adverse weather conditions. The expeditions themselves were completed a week before Easter in North Wales. After a day to allow for acclimatisation, the party of twelve boys split into three groups, one gold (Berry, Clow, Hayward and Osterweil) and two silver (Miles, Burrell, Ringsted, Hines and Dark, Nicholson, Montague, Fisher). The gold and one of the silver parties set out a day before the other group and all finished successfully, despite blisters and a number of unwelcome deluges. Later in the Summer a number of boys completed the physical efficiency part of the silver award after a series of gym tests and runs. The bronze award entrants completed their expedition of two days walking in the Chilterns, two groups during half term of the Autumn Term, and three groups during the Easter holidays. Later in the Summer several boys attended a first aid course at Harrow and they have now started the bronze section of the physical efficiency. DAVD FSHER

7 LOWER V BOLOGY FELD TRP TO OREL TON, SOUTH WALES EXPEDTONS DAY 1979 For the second year running, the 6th of July was Expeditions Day: while 0- and A-level candidates were sitting exams, the rest of School went on very varied expeditions. Of the Sixth Formers, many went to visit universities, others went with Mr. Mearns to the House of Commons and National Gallery, while those interested in computers enjoyed the Computer Fair Exhibition accompanied by Mr. Simmons and Mr. Dudzinski. Some played a Chess match on Computers. There were nine major expeditions. A typical one would be organised by two masters who provide ideas and organisation to spend the day with about 30 boys; these may well be from about four different forms, - this mixture of ages makes for a very pleasant social atmospehre, besides promoting some genuine choice as to which expedition a boy goes on. A large expedition went to see Blenheim Palace and the splendidly organised Manor Farm Museum. Another group went to see the pottery and the Aircraft Museum at Stoke, (they had also planned a visit to a coalmine but this fell through at the last minute!) - hence more time to look at a Spitfire in a building like a greenhouse! Another group went on an expedition to France (referred to as the "00- La-La Expedition"). No one there got lost... but on Mr. Baddaley's expedition to the London Zoo the loudhailers were all in action while anxiety grew in case two members had been swallowed by crocodiles or otherwise disposed of by the bears. Meanwhile some boys who were told to be prepared to use lots of shoe leather went to explore the Barbican and the surrounding area on foot. This expedition was called "Building through the Ages" and spanned the centuries from Roman times to the present day; Mr. Dixon and Mrs. Dillon found the boys were as keenly interested in post-war site development as in historic buildings. Other expeditions to the London area were to Greenwich (organised by Mr. Goodwin) and to a film and open-air drama performance (accompanied by Mr. Bruce Lockart). An extraordinary coincidence was that three London expeditions on the return journey all encountered each other simultaneously in Baker Street Station. But, far from the madding crowd were thirty seven boys with Mr. Buckler and Mr. Perdue, striding 10 miles over the Berkshire Downs by Goring Gap up to the Roman Fort. On the way one boy insisted on eating his lunch up a tree (our School seems to develop individuality!); and when the Roman Fort was reached they found it should be re-named" Fortes" as there was nothing to see but a group of picnickers! The Duke of Edinburgh group went to the Great Missenden and Wendover area. One humorist said most things went smoothly over the first few legs of the journey, but they were stung by nettles on the way back (an early form of arduous training?). am sure everyone slept well after all the fresh air, energetic activity and varied adventure. A great day. A.C.D. The Lower V Biology set made its way to Orielton Field Centre in Dyfed on 28 March, 1979, at the start of its marine ecology course. Conditions in the school minibus would have been extremely cramped, had not four of us gone by train. On arrival at the eighteenth cent~ry manor house we had a meal which was followed by a flrepractice. We then walked to one of the biology laboratories (a former stable) for our first lecture. The following morning the sky was overcast. Breakfast at 8.00 a.m. was followed by a lecture from Mr. Segal. Our mounting eagerness to get on to the shore at Angle Bay during this time was perhaps a little premature, since when we arrived at the bay at to coincide with low tide, we were met by a gale force wind. We struggled against this for several hours in order to collect a number of specimens which were examined later in the relative comfort of the laboratory. One particular length of green slime seemed to have got itself inadvertently tangled with every specimen in the bucket. Dinnerwas followed by a lecture. This routine set the pattern for the week. Several hours were spent on the beach on each of the following days, Sunday excepted. The group was divided up so as to enable us to carry out full shore surveys at West Angle, Angle Bay and Sawden Point. On the final day, a day of deluges, one half of the group was found cowering in a sheltered spot. After a suitable reprimand, those involved took to measuring Ascophyllum with renewed interest and vitality. We carried away several pleasant memories, including one of capturing a lobster, which had offered no resistance as its pincers had been tied, and which was later consumed by J. Berry and J. Siriwardena. A further feature was the celebration of April Fool's Day, which was marked by multi-coloured eggs for breakfast. Later Mr. Segal found that the school bus, which had got as far as the main gates, was dressed as if for a wedding. He had the last laugh, however, as he made us responsible for the removal of all the decorations. After a most successful and enjoyable trip, most of the party departed for the comforts of suburbia, while three of the band headed for the mountains of North Wales. J.BERRY LOWER V GEOGRAPHY FELD TRP This year the entire John Lyon LV Geography set (all four of us) together with Mr. Reed went to Nettlecombe Court Field Studies Centre, near Williton in Somerset. Thanks to British Rail our two-hour train journey took four hours. After a late meal we met our course students tutor and our fellow students - all girls! The lifestsyle took a little getting used to, especially for those of us who were not used to getting up early. The first day started with an introduction to the geology of the area and then coastal studies. After this we moved on to study soils and soil-profiles, hydrology, slope profiles, evapotranspiration rates, meteorology and rivers. Luckily we did not have to work as hard as last year's Geography set, as there were more of us. This left us time for other things, such as walking (for the athletic among us) and listening to the radio for the rest. By now, having been isolated from civilisation for six days we were all glad to get into Bridgwater in the cause of Urban Studies. Unfortunately the course ended all too soon for our liking. n conclusion should like to thank Heather Howcroft, our tutor, and Mr. Reed for taking us. T. l. BOWLER

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9 SCHOOL HOLDAY TO BAVARA - SEPTEMBER 1979 The inspiration behind this holiday was provided by a new offer from German Federal Railways whereby ten-day regional rail rover tickets can be bought for as little as Of course there are some strings attached, but none with which we could not readily comply; and so, on Monday, August 27th, 26 fifth and sixth-formers set off with Mr. rvine and Mr. Barnard for what is arguably the most attractive area in all Germany - the Bavarian Alps. After an overnight journey through Belgium and along the Rhine, we arrived in Munich where we stopped for breakfast. Then it was on to Salzburg where we were to spend the first three nights. This attractive city has been carefully preserved, and its narrow streets still maintain a gracious atmosphere wholly appropriate to the town of Mozart's birth - a fact one is hardly allowed to forget when confronted with Mozart cafes, Mozart cinemas, etc. Our first outing took us to the Konigsee near Berchtesgaden. Here we had lunch by the lakeside before taking the 1 Y:z hour boat-trip round the lake. Unfortunately, Dave Thorn had to be removed from our little vessel shortly after its departure since his stomach had taken violent exception to the litre of milk with which he had washed down his lunch. (Presumably he had been working on the assumption that if a pink of milk is good for you, then a litre ought to be even better.) The following day we returned to the same area to see round Berchtesgaden itself and to visit the nearby saltmines. Here we had to dress up in silly clothes for the hourlong tour which included rides on miniature trains and long slides. Our guide was a young miner whose English had a particular charm; basically he used English for the longer words - including the occasional invention of his own, such as 'kilopounds' - but stuck to German for words of three letters or less. The next morning was our last in Salzburg, and we took the funicular railway up to the Hohensalzburg fortress from where we enjoyed the particularly fine view down onto the city. After lunch we caught the train to the village of Uffing, just a few miles from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which was to be our home for the next five nights. Uffing, situated on the Staffelsee, provided a welcome contrast to the bustle of Salzburg. The youth hostel was small and homely; and we were even able to use the girls' washroom since there weren't any girls in residence. (Not until the third night, that is, when shrieks of laughter late in the evening heralded a major breakdown in lavatorial decorum.) Our first excursion from Uffing was to take us to nnsbruck, but we ran up against the railway timetable which didn't seem to provide for the trip we had in mind. The only solution seemed to be to stop a fast train. But how? Here Mr. rvine scored one of the major triumphs of his distinguished career. Eschewing the obvious method of herding the whole party onto the railway tracks and ordering everyone to wave frantically as the train approached, he decided on the subtler device of taking on the full weight of Deutsche Bundesbahn bureaucracy; and within a mere five minutes of determined persuasion had got the local station master to agree to have the appropriate train stopped. And sure enough, the E 1413 drew in to Uffing station to a well-deserved round of applause. Fortunately, the trip was worth the trouble it was causing, for the line to nnsbruck is most dramatic, not least when towards the end of its journey the train appears high above the nn valley and gradually descends to the valley floor. Pete Birch and John Kerley maintaining strict discipline outside Notre Dame Cathedral After a free day in Uffing which most of the party spent swimming in the Staffelsee, we had our one day of rain, which unfortunately co-incided with a coach trip to Neuschwanstein castle and the passion-play village of Oberammergau. However, our route offered plenty to see and the day was far from ruined. For our last two days we returned to Munich, staying at the Haus nternational which an American student publication describes as 'suffering from adolescent vibes', which was, gather, its major source of attraction to our party. Most of us visited the Olympic park here, and about half the party went to the concentration camp at Dachau. This latter was a strange experience, the friendliness and helpfulness of the Germans we had met - not to mention the perfect weather - seeming so completely at odds with the atrocities perpetrated at this place. We celebrated our final day with an excursion to the Wendelstein, a 6030-ft peak in the Bavarian Alps. We took the train up one side and the cablecar down the other, thus making an agreeable round trip. The weather which had been glorious throughout virtually the whole of our stay was again absolutely perfect, and the excursion brought an enjoyable twelve days to a successful conclusion. J.B. i..,.j

10 ---> -~--- SCHOOL TRP TO ROUEN - EASTER 1979 Yes, there were two trips to Rouen last Easter. Because of the numbers of boys who were interested in going on a school trip to France, we decided to run two separate trips: a group of first formers went with Mr. Barnard and Mr. Tavernor and another group (composed of boys from the first to the fourth forms) went with Mr. rvine and Mr. and Mrs. Baddaley. Although the dates of our stay overlapped by a day, we did not meet up in Rouen. The second of these two groups started its journey from Victoria Station, where we met in time to catch the 7.55 a.m. to Newhaven. For those of us that came in from the wilds of St. Albans this meant getting up early enough to catch the 5 a.m. train to St. Pancras! We were blessed with a smooth Channel crossing, both on the outward and return journey. The journey from the coast to Rouen took less than 1 % hrs., and therefore soon after setting foot on French soil, we were settling into the rather large, rambling hotel, just a few minutes walk away from the Cathedral. On the trips that we made in the locality, one or two of the party found it necessary to hold their noses throughout the whole journey to prevent the odours, (peculiar to French coaches) which rose from the seats inducing travel sickness! Most of the party were totally unaware of such smells. The free time enabled us to savour the atmosphere of this charming city and its life. Our trips in the surrounding area included a day in Paris, where plastic replicas of the Eiffel Tower at a cool 3 proved irrestistable to our boys, and a trip to the seaside resorts of Trouville and Honfleur. Though the usual French dishes were available in the self-service restaurant where we took lunch and dinner, the firm favourite with most of the members of the party was' Chicken and Chips'! However there were boys who had learned enough of French customs to know what was required in bidding farewell to a female member of the hotel staff (this is only second-hand knowledge!). On the return journey from Newhaven to London, Mr. rvine delighted the whole railway carriage with the perfume of Scotch Whisky, the bottle of which he had smashed by dropping the package on the platform while hurrying for the train (Be sure your sins will find you out!) We arrived back at Victoria Station tired but contented after a most enjoyable stay. J.P.B. ROUEN HOLDAY - APRL 1979 For the second consecutive year, a party of Red House boys - twenty first-formers this time - descended on the Rouen youth hostel during the Easter holidays for a brief five-day stay. As before, we spent a day seeing round Rouen, and we also went to Paris for a day using the splendidly comfortable' corail' trains which do the trip in just over an hour. Here we visited the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Sacre-Coeur, Notre-Dame and the Jardins des Tuileries. Lunch at McDonald's offered traditional French fare - beefburgers, chips and coca-cola - and we would be less than completely honest if we failed to admit that we lost two of our charges at Trocadero metro station. (Worried parents will be relieved to know we soon noticed their absence and tracked them down again within a few minutes.) New this year was a trip to Caen, where Mr. Tavernor showed us round the castle and the splendid Abbaye des Hommes. He also filled us in on some unlikely bits of history; indeed we could not help wondering how Mr. Tavernor could have such an intimate knowledge of the personal lives of people who died eight hundred years ago. Either he's read some interesting books, or else he has a fertile imagination! A new shopping complex near our youth-hostel - a kind of mini Brent Cross - provided plenty of free entertainment particularly during the evenings; and most of the group enjoyed an occasional game of football in the hostel grounds. Our first-formers seemed to cope well with with the problems of communication, and certainly displayed an admirable degree of self-reliance under conditions where they might have been expected to be suffering from culture-shock. n conclusion, Mr. Tavernor and would like to express our warm thanks to Pete Birch and John Kerley for all theire help in keeping the troops under control. They made a considerable contribution to the success of the trip. J.B.

11 b 4 SCHOOL HOLDAY TO THE BERNESE OBERLANO, SWTZERLAND - JULY 1979 We started and ended this trip in real style - Swissair flights, no less. The only catch was that the party had to fly in two groups, half to Zurich, half to Geneva. As a result we spent our first night in different youth hostels and only met up in Meiringen late on the second day, by which time each group seemed to be thoroughly enjoying life without the other! For our stay in the Bernese Oberland we bought fiveday tickets valid on all trains, boats, funicular railways, chairlifts and cablecars in the region; and we certainly had our money's-worth. We explored all the chairlifts, most of the cablecars and funicular railways, floated about on lakes Brienz and Thun, and investigated a good few railway lines, including the only regular steam service in Switzerland which chugs up the Brienzer Rothorn. The chairlifts were, as always, enormously popular with the party, the 3D-minute ride to First, above Grindelwald - one of the longest in the world - being particularly enjoyable until the sun went in shortly before we reached the top! Most of the holiday went extremely smoothly; not, however, the supposedly gentle walk from the Giessbach waterfalls to the little village of seltwald. A crucial mistiming here led to various people missing the boat back, and what with Paul Copplestone managing to leave Peter Rees' bag on the quayside as well, the result was that Mr. Tavernor had to travel back and forth along the lake innumerable times. Only the stylishness of his Swiss German saved him from paying more than one fare! Our last day saw the party splitting into three groups. Whilst some investigated the cablecar from Zweisimmen to the Rinderberg, others visited Oberhofen castle on Lake Thun, and others again took the train through the Alps to Brig in the Rhone valley. Our accommodation had been the youth hostels at Meiringen and Brienz; and we were all particularly taken with the friendliness of Dori and Fredi, the new wardens at Brienz. Their hostel has always been a good one, but this year, particularly after the re-building of the kit?hen, it was better than ever. Few of us will forget the evening of the table-tennis competition in which Mr. Tavernor and Mr. Barnard managed to survive into the third round. (At that stage they felt it only proper that they should gracefully lose. The fact that first prize was a dunking in the lake had absolutely nothing to do with it... ) Our group of 32 third, fourth and fifth-formers attracted many well-deserved compliments on their good behaviour, which does them considerable credit in view of the high standards of personal discipline expected in Switzerland. Their reward was that we had only one shower of rain during our nine-day stay. From all points of view, then, a happy and successful holiday. J.B. SKNG TRP 1978 Before setting off for Les Karellis in the French Savoie we were warned that there was no snow anywhere in the Alps. The nternational Meterological Office assured Mr. Tavernor that there might be some soon as the Alps" are really quite high", and fortunately it started to snow before our arrival, though we were not able to start skiing until the second day. The accommodation was in smart new residential blocks and the food was to most people's liking. The fact that we had been transferred to Les Karellis at six days' notice, and this resort was not meant to open until the next week, led to the occasional problems, e.g. not all of the higher ski-lifts were working. Over the week some of the principal joys proved to be interpreting the lessons given by local instructors in 'franglais' with an talian accent, dodging the speedy if alarmingly erratic skiing of Mr. Oudzinski, and beating a path through the ever-deepening snow to the nightly disco/bar. With the exception of Simon Fleming, who cut his head and visited the not very local hospital, no-one managed to injure themselves and all 39 of us returned safely to Luton Airport where the pilot executed a ' one point landing'. We would like to thank Mr. Tavernor, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders and Mr. Dudzinski for accompanying us on this trip, which proved to be most enjoyable. P. WHARTON, l. BRUN, J. MONTAGUE, etal SKNG AT UXBRDGE Last year the school continued to offer dry-slope skiing as a Wednesday afternoon games option. This was a good way for many boys to prepare for the school skiing holiday. On returning from the Alps it did not seem quite as daunting as previously! Unfortunately the ski-slope needed a new mat, which clouded its future, and at the time of writing the school is no longer using it because it is covered with bulldozers. f it re-opens then hope that we will offer this option once more. F.J.E.T. *****

12 THE JOHN LYON SCHOOL CONCERT Purcell and J. S. Bach Tuesday 27 March 8.00 p.m. This year's Easter Concert, in the Harrow School Speech room, consisted of two works by Henry Purcell ( ) and a cantata by J. S. Bach ( ). Mr. Goodwin, the Director of Music, had assiduously rehearsed the choir since last September and the result of all his efforts was the satisfaction of yet another highly successful venture: thus maintaining the steady standard of first-class music that has become synonymous with the school over the past years. The concert opened with Purce!!' s sixth and final Birthday Ode for Queen Mary. Written in 1694, a year before the composer's tragic early death, it combines a number of jolly choruses in the French style of the period with' talianate' solos and duets. Throughout all, however, Purce!!' s sensitivity to his native language remains evident, and as the satirist Thomas Brown wrote perceptively: 'For where the Author's scanty words have failed Your happier Graces, Purcell, have prevailed.' The choir and the orchestra excelled, especially in the final chorus when all forces are united to 'see Nature rejoicing'. Bach's cantata brought a more subdued mood. The choir coped well with the technical difficulties of the opening chorus and gave a very controlled performance. The second half of the concert was devoted to Purce!!'s Ode On St Cecilia's Day 1692; a magnificent work which presents unique problems of interpretation. Again, continental styles are evident: French rhythmic pomposity and jauntiness, talianate emotive solos. Nevertheless, the majestic choruses show Purce!!' s contrapuntal skill and his acute understanding of the text. t is these qualities that reveal him as the prophet and (arguably) the equal of Handel. The choir gave a clear, rousing rendering of the first chorus' Hail Bright Cecilia' which is precipitated by a short bass solo following an elaborate eleven-minute orchestral introduction in the French overture style. Credit must be given to the Lyonian Orchestra, under its leader Jean Fiske, for its accuracy and to the choir for its disciplined, enthusiastic singing. The other choruses: Soul Of The World (perhaps the most awe-inspiring of the work), Thou Tun'st This World, and the closing Hail Bright Cecilia: each demands different choral attributes and the choir showed itself to be equal to the task. The soloists, all of whom sang most capably, were: Diane Rees (soprano), Timothy Rowe (baritone), Christopher Deaking and Rory Waters (counter-tenors), Martin Pickering (tenor) and David Barnard (bass). As always the fundamental responsibility for the concert lay with Mr. Goodwin. He may count this concert as yet another in his long string of successes. ANGUS JOHN MaclLWRATH MACDONALD STRNG PRZE 1979 The Macdonald Competition for string-players was adjudicated by Mrs. Sheila Pelzer on Monday, June 11. The winner was Stephen Topping, and the winner of the Junior String Cup was Andrew Carwood. Mrs. Pelzer gave a lively speech, full of useful advice to the competitors. F.H.G. CHORUS, 11 SOPRANO f Hail! ~ ALTO f Hail! ~ TENOR j' BASS CAROL SERVCE Hail! f Hail! - Hail_ bright Ce ci - lill, Hail_ bright Ce - ci - lia, Hail_ bright Ce- ci - lia, Hail_ bright Ce - ci - lia, St Mary's Church was yet again filled to capacity for the traditional Carol Service. The noble testament to the glories of Norman architecture resounded to the harmonies of ecclesiastical praise. The service, led by the Rev. F. White, consisted of six sections, each including a hymn, carols and the appropriate biblical reading. The music, directed by Mr. Goodwin, wholly conveyed the Christmas message. Mr. Barnard, organist, commenced by playing Chorale Preludes by Bach, Buxtehude, Brahms and Flor Peeters. The School Choir sang A Child s Born in Bethlehem (Samuel Scheidt), a vigorous 17th century German carol; Sing Of A Maiden, a tranquil, dulcet piece by Lennox Berkeley; a 16th century 'echo' carol; The nfant King, a lullaby; The Star Carol, a rhythmic contemporary piece by John Rutter; and The Three Kings by Peter Cornelius. The Motet Choir sang two carols by Herbert Howells, A Spotless Rose and Here s The Little Door; Benjamin Britten's expressive petition A Hymn To The Virgin; and William Walton's vibrant All This Time. A retiring collection, amounting to approximately sixty pounds, was donated to the school charity: Multiple Sclerosis. ANGUS JOHN MaclLWRATH

13 b Once again the Summer Concert, held on May 23 and 24 in the Music School, offered very high standards of instrumental playing. The colourful Farnham Festival Overture by Richard Rodney Bennett found the school orchestra in confident mood, especially in the relatively noisy opening and closing sections. The quieter central section revealed the quality of certain individual players, particularly David Chapman on the clarinet. This was followed by the first movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 7 which received a stylish performance. Even more convincing was the Mozart Allegro movement which came later in the concert and which found the orchestra at its very best. The extract from Wagner's Meistersinger overture really required a larger body of string sound than was here on offer; but this is such a splendid piece for the brass, and the school's brass players are so good, that they well deserved this moment of glory. Which brings me to the excellent work done by Miss Maisie Ringham and the performance of the Wind Band, which combined vigou r with su btlety to splendid effect. Timothy Wait's trumpet playing was particularly assured; and Paul Blanchard's percussion playing was marvellously rhythmic and precise. The Junior Orchestra, conducted by Miss Pearl Fawcett, played three straightforward pieces most competently. t is good to see that our younger musicians are already able to produce such an agreeable and wellblended sound. Miss Fawcett is to be congratulated upon her achievement here. Haydn's Military Symphony was subjected to an arrangement for the second-form band which turned into something of another Surprise symphony. ndeed, such was the ferocity of the percussion playing that the performers themselves were visibly blanching at the noise they were producing! But it was recognizably Haydn nonetheless; and despite rumours that this year the band really was going to collapse, nothing of the sort ever seemed at all likely. ndeed Mario Hernandez controlled his class-mates with great gusto; and for the most part he had the sense to conduct at the speed at which they intended to play! Towards the end of the concert, and in equally light vein, the Calico Consort contributed three of its barbershop songs; but the greatest pleasure of the evening was to be had from the small instrumental ensembles and the solo performers. The movements from Haydn's Divertimento in Bb for wind quintet were stylishly performed, and the playing of all five participants - John Wigmore, Andrew Baird, Michael Gallagher, Richard Pitt and Simon Maylor - was most commendable. Equally accomplished was the quality of the two string ensembles; and here was particularly impressed by the violin playing of Stephen Topping and Mark Wagner, and the cello playing of Jonathan Hayward and Alan Nichols. t is good to hear such firm tone and steady intonation coupled with a welldeveloped sense of rhythmic drive. n their solo items both Stephen Topping (piano) and Jonathan Hines (flute) displayed considerable technical prowess allied to that sense of artistry which defines a true musician. Frank Martin's Ballade for Flute and Piano demanded as much of the audience as it did of the performers, for this is complex music. But Jonathan Hines and his accompanist, Miss M. Polasek, deserve high praise for their stunningly convincing account of the piece. Beethoven's Andante Favori offered more relaxing listening, not least because of the beautifully fluent playing of Stephen Topping. To Fred Goodwin are due our warm congratulations for producing such a splendid concert. And if there might be something specific to work for next year - and this affects boys, parents and instrumental teachers - could it perhaps be a greater sense of stage decorum, of the need to bow less perfunctorily and to look reasonably happy with one's own performance whatever one's real feelings! The cake tastes terrific, but the wrapping could be prettier. HARROW MUSC AWARDS 1979 n September 1978, John Lyon became affiliated to the Harrow Schools' Music Association, and one of the privileges of membership is to submit entries for the Harrow Music Awards competition each summer. And so it was that on a sunny Tuesday in May five boys and a Director of Music trekked down to the Teachers' Centre in Vaughan Road, carrying various instruments. We had entered two boys in the woodwind solo class (Jonathan Hines, flute, and Andrew Baird, oboe), and a wind quintet in the ensemble section (the other three players were Michael Gallagher, clarinet, Richard Pitt, horn, and Simon Maylor, bassoon). The soloists and the quintet all played well, but it was Jonathan Hines who hit the jackpot by coming first in his class. The members of the quintet were a little disappointed not to be placed, but they know that their efforts were worthwhile. F.H.G. MOTET CHOR TRP TO COVENTRY, JULY 1979 As is our wont, the first week of our summer holiday was spent rehearsing for our visit to Coventry Cathedral. On the Thursday evening a recital was given at St. Luke's, Pinner. This beautiful modern church was a wonderful setting for what turned out to be a marvellous concert, highlights of which were some excellent organ playing by John Craven, a really splendid oboe solo by Andrew Baird and a highly spirited performance of Bryan Kelly's Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, which merited an encore. The weekend in Coventry was equally successful. We sang three services during the weekend, Evensong on the Saturday evening, in which we sang William Mathias' Communion Service in C and Evensong on the Sunday evening, which concentrated on the music of William Byrd. On a lighter note, we had a football match on the Saturday evening, the star of which was undoubtedly goalkeepeer Mr. David Dixon, who managed to concede only seven goals in the hour-long match... or was it eight? What was more, his team won! We returned on the Sunday evening, quite exhausted, yet looking forward to our proposed trip to Brittany next year.. W. BURRELL :4

14 LUNCH-TME RECTALS A new feature of the school's musical life in 1979 was the idea of visits by professional musicians to give recitals during the lunch break. Two of these have been given so far. The first, on February 6, was presented by the Terroni Piano Quartet, who played music by Mozart and Faure to an audience of about 50 boys and masters. The second, on May 15, was a violin and piano recital by Alan Owen and his wife Katherine Sweeney. Mr. Owen was the school's flute teacher until December 1978, but he is also a first - class pianist and composer. Once again about 50 people attended. Both recitals were of a high standard, and would have liked to see many more boys taking advantage of such opportunities to hear real live music. F.H.G. ROYAL FESTVAL HALL CONCERT SCHEME n this first full year of the scheme's operation, a total of over 110 people have attended sixteen concerts. On all but two occasions we were numerous enough to warrant using the minibus, and on six evenings the bus was full to capacity. All of this no doubt gives the impression of a flourishing enterprise; but the truth of the matter is that a lot of spade-work is necessary to persuade boys that they ought to go to a concert at least once in their school career, and that at [1.25 a seat it wouldn't be the end of the world even if they didn't greatly enjoy the experience. n fact, the vast majority of those who have been encouraged to come on this basis seem to have thoroughly enjoyed the evening. 'A real cultural feast, that' was the comment of one of last year's fifth-formers after a programme of music by Tchaikovsky, Dvorak and Smetana. Apart from these casual concert-goers, there has been a small group of fairly regular attenders; but here again it seems a shame that so few of those doing '0' and 'A' level music use the scheme as a cheap and convenient way of hearing live performances of the basic symphonic repertoire. Nonetheless the scheme seems to be making a valuable contribution to school life, and sufficient people have taken advantage of it to ensure its continuation. CALCO CONSORT The Calico Consort has had a relatively busy year, during which we have learned a considerable quantity of new music. Our first appearance was at the Harrow Arts Centre last October when we shared a Sunday evening programme with Kit Wright, a Cambridge poet who has had much of his work published. The result was unusual, but not ineffective evening's entertainment. n December the consort sang carols at the Old People's Party, and during the week before Christmas we went out for an evening to entertain at some local old people's homes. At these latter we risked asking for requests, confident in the knowledge that no-one ever wants anything but 'Silent Night'. Unfortunately, 'We Three Kings of Orient Are' seemed to be in vogue, and we could rarely survive more than one verse! After a break during the Easter term, we appeared at the school's Summer Concert, performing four of our new pieces; and we ended the year by singing a total of 15 items at a Friday concert during the Pinner festival. This was the first time we had provided the bulk of an evening's entertainment; and our efforts were rewarded by a warm reception from our audience. n particular, the appearance of Andy (Rintoul) and Teddy (Bear) for our encore 'Time To Go Home' seemed to give considerable pleasure to those not too young to remember Watching with Mother. J.B. J.B.

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16 WARGAMES CLUB The Wargames Club continues to meet every Tuesday in N2 (and this year is free to all Red House boys). Oue to our increased membership we were able to run a gladiators competition. Spurred on, perhaps, by films such as 'Ben Hur, many budding fighters came to try their luck. However, as his last victim bit the dust, we found we had a winner N. Evans, who defied everybodies attempts to kill him. should like to thank S. Clegg without whom the competition could not have taken place. This year the club hopes to subscribe to some wargaming magazines. A Wild West competition is planned for those who are interested. Finally would like to thank Mr. Tavernor for his continuing support. T. L. BOWLER RALWAY CLUB Again this society has had a bad year. The past two years have shown the great difficulty involved in running Railway Club with little or no support from the main school. This has meant that much of the time of anyone in charge has to be spent trying to stop hordes of Red House boys wrecking the layout which leads inevitably to a reluctance to open the clubhouse. can only hope that next year someone will be found who will be able to survive and bring the club back to life in this environment. N. PTT PHLATELC SOCETY This society was reintroduced this year for any Red House boys who were interested. After a slow start, our fortnightly meetings got going and with many members bringing their 'swaps', much exchanging took place. A weekly quiz became a great success. This year we hope to arrange an outing to the Postal Museum in London, more quizzes, and to buy stamps in bulk to help members with their collections. Thanks are due to Mr. Whybrow and Mr. Sadler for their help, and to A. Morgan and A. Marsden for their able assistance. M. J. STLL CHESS There was a pleasing level of activity in the School Chess team this year. Both a Senior and a Junior team were entered in the League, with the former playing twice as many games as their younger counterparts. The main setback was the poor representation at middle school level and numbers were often made up in the first team by drawing from the junior ranks. While this was good for experience, it did not always produce the required result. The Juniors under the captaincy of P. Brown had the following results: P:5 W:2 0:2 L: 1, and came third in their division. For the Seniors the results were: P: 10 W:6 0:2 L:2. They too came third, after Harrow and Hasmonean. The leading individual results were 7 Y2-1 0 by A. Worsley and 7-10 by S. Ringsted. There were fine supporting performances from J. Hayward, R. Matthews and A. Midha. n addition to the League matches two home and away matches were played against the girls of North London Collegiate, and while the quality of the exchanges was pleasant rather than fiercely contestsed the event had other star qualities and looks likely to become a regular fixture. A. WORSLEY FLM SOCETY As the film industry prospers so the small filkj club must decline. When the industry was ailing but movies were great, the John Lyon Film Society rode high. 'Easy Rider', 'Five Easy Pieces', 'Alice' s Restaurant'... we showed them all, to packed houses, seem to recall. Now that the industry is booming again, to the thrashing of sharks and the clashing of intergalactic legions, we of the John Lyon Film Society feel the pinch. Jack Nicholson on a Friday night in the Music School leaves the modern Vlth former cold. t left his predecessor pretty near freezing too, but it beat black and white television. The Society did well by its new faithful following, but the truth is that with some twenty films a year it was supplying in excess of demand. t is hoped that a large reduction in the programme will create in time, its own increased demand. Failing that we can wait till infant minds are finally boggled by a surfeit of blockbusters, the industry collapses, and the day of the small film club dawns again. A.K.B.L. BRDGE CLUB The Bridge Club has had a relatively quiet year. The school team played five inter-school matches, winning three and losing two.. ~ithin the school, the usual house and pairs competl~lons were held. The house competition was won by a particularly strong team from Moore House (0. Dillon, B. La~rence, A. Mears, A. saacs); and the winner of the pairs competition were Mr. Sanders and Mr. Gunton who beat A. Marsden and S. Ringsted in the final. We had considerable difficulty getting these competitions finished b~cause of examination commitments in the second and third terms, and we hope to start them next year early in the Autumn term. Our than~s to A. Silas and B. Abrahams, and to Mr. Barnard who S handing over to Mr. Perdue as master in charge. S.STYLES J

17 THE GOAT SOCETY Although we now have fewer members than last ~ear, the society continues to flourish. Some members c~ntlnue to look after our mascot out of school hours, and this has enabled us to carry out an extensive rebuilding programme of the interior of the hut.. At the School Fair this year, Oemelsa raised 20 on her own stand in front of the main entranc.e of the sch.ool. Visitors were encouraged to guess her weight for a prize of 5. Her weight turned out to be just over 12 st. 5lbs. and the winner was Richard Miller. Last October there was an unsuccessful attempt to mate Oemelsa, but we hope to try again in the coming Autumn... Since last year a few of the more enthusiastic members have visited two goat farms and have seen various aspects of goat husbandry. t has ~ow been appreciated how fortunate she is. Member~ nclude: M.J. Still, A.D. Morgan, S.M. Long, D.S. Chlsholm, S. Buckman. A.D. MORGAN & M.J. STLL ARCHERY PHOTOGRAPHC SOCETY The photographic society got away to a good start with elementary lessons in darkroom techniques such as developing and printing one's own films which were undertaken by Secretary and Treasurer C. Armitage, A. Armitage and R. C. Acraman. Towards the end of the Summer term the darkroom underwent changes when Acraman and Bridgeman ripped out old cupboards and gave the area a much needed clear up. More changes are pending in the Winter term. We have been fortunate to attain a metal locker which will be used for drying films - a much needed accessory. The sixth form General Studies Photography group will be monitoring pictorially the construction stages of the new building under the auspices of Mr. Segal. n May 1979 archery was added to the list of 5th and 6th Form games options. Mr. Gallagher, our groundsman at Sudbury, is a master bowman and gives expert tuition to the boys taking part. A new archery club, the Bowmen of Harrow, uses the school playing fields and in return the school is able to use some of their equipment on Wednesday afternoons. Several club members have helped Mr. Gallagher on Wednesday afternoons and this tuition has enabled some of the boys enjoying this option to make considerable progress. t is hoped that the school will enter some national schools competitions this year. F.J.E.T. R. C. AC~AMAN JUNOR CHRSTAN UNON Meetings took place on a fairly regular basis in the Autumn Term, but it became increasingly difficult to meet with the same regularity for the rest of the year because of clashes with other activities. t is hoped that this year by changing the day of meeting to Friday, we may be rather more successful. J.P.B. SENOR CHRSTAN UNON Last year the SCU met regularly on Mondays at lunchtimes. These meetings varied in content from talks by various oldboys, such as Richard Borgonon, to discussions and Bible studies. Passages from Galatians, Thessalonians and the four Gospels were studied and it was discovered that the Bible is relevant today, and much was gained by this. One of the main events in the past year was a concert given by a Christian rock band in the Music School, which was attened by approximately 200 people - a full house. Prayer meetings were also started during the early part of Thursday lunchtimes. S. P. CLEGG...

18 THE SXTH FORM 'CHALLENGE OF NDUSTRY' CONFERENCE Thursday the 8th and Friday the 9th March were no two ordinary days for the sixth form. n collaboration with the sixth form of Heathfield Scnool, a 'Challenge of ndustry' conference took place, ably organised by Mr. Philpott. There were two main aims: firstly to increase understanding of industry and commerce and the roles they play in society, and secondly, to build up a closer relationship between school and industry. The emphasis throughout was on informality and the students took an active part in both the work aspects of the conference, during group discussions and case studies, and also in the social side of the event during coffee and lunch breaks. The conference was sponsored and backed by the ndustrial Society, who also proposed the pre-planned agenda. Students were divided into small groups of ten to twelve, each group being led by an advisor. The advisors were men and women from different areas of industry who aimed to give an insight into the everyday workings of individual companies. An attentive audience ttmber1'ops LTD 130,LLANOVER RD,WEMBLEY,MDDLESEX. Trade and Do lt Yourself Suppliers for all your Ti mber needs. HARDWOODS - SOFTWOODS - DOWELS - MOULDNGS PLYWOODS - BLOCKBOARDS - CHPBOARD - HARDBOARD PLASTC LAMNATES - PLASTC-FACED BOARDS AND VENEERS Cut to Size and Delivery Service TELEPHONE O 90~ 045

19 The conference panel consisted of Peter Bosworth (Chairman), Personnel Manager, G. L. C; Gerry Reakes (Management Speaker), Kodak Ltd.; Bill McLoughlin (Trade Union Speaker), A.U.E.W. The two last named gave talks on their personal roles in industry, and the panel session, in which each of the groups were able to put several questions to the speakers, proved to be a climactic, lively, witty and highly intellectual note on which to end the conference. All groups had invitations from their advisors to visit their own particular firm, so that contact between students and industry can be maintained. Looking to the future, it is hoped to hold a conference every two years, instead of the usual careers convention. DAVD CHAPMAN YOUNG ENTERPRSE During the past year one local company was featured on television and another made 20% profit in six months. Yet neither was quoted on the Stock Exchange, and both have now been wound up. The Explanation? Young Enterprise. Seven members of the Lower Sixth have been involved in two Young Enterprise Companies - Fantasia and J.C.G.C. Advisers and premises were supplied by Kodak at Wealdstone and Morgan Components at Queensbury. Pupils met regularly for two hours a week in the evening. Boards of Directors were elected, working capital of 100 was raised through the sale of 25p shares, products were manufactured and marketed, audited accounts were produced and in each case reasonable profits were made enabling the issuing of dividends to shareholders. A great deal was learnt about team-work decision-making, planning, working to deadlines, and ' generally about the intricacies of modern business life. ndustry establishes contact Fantasia, based at Wealdstone, produced customprinted T-shirts and (later) personalised badges. The talents of the company were soon recognised. Fantasia representatives were interviewed for television at the Careers Exhibition at Alexandra Palace. The company was also featured in the sponsor's Engineering Division magazine. The report of the Managing Director of J.C.G.C. (based at Queensbury) includes the following:- 'To maximise experience gained, the trading period was split into two halves, so that management and work -force could rotate roles. During the first period we manufactured for the large and traditionally lucrative Christmas market. Although our products were not particularly inspired - Personalised Christmas Cards and Christmas Crackers - we had a fair measure of success. Our second period was less effective, but this must be due in part to the necessity of generating a market for the products - Memo Pads and Headed Notepaper. Although during the year we encountered some real business problems - fears on profitability and cash flow crises - it is pleasing to report that the Directors have recommended a dividend of 5p per share, a return of 20% on the capital invested. By normal yardsticks a good result!' \ Special mention is deserved by Jonathan Feuer and Sean Styles, who made particularly valuable contributions to their respesctive companies. D.L.P. A.W.

20 TO THE STAFF AND BOYS OF JOHN LYON SCHOOL Compliments of the Season from TEK NTERNATONAL CORPORATON (Composition Systems Division) CHLTERN HOUSE HGH STREET HARR OW -0 N -THE-HLL SUPPLERS OF ADVANCED ELECTRONC PHOTOTYPESETTNG EQUPMENT

21 ... SXTH FORM UNON The Sixth Form Union was pleasingly active during the course of the past year. Apart from the usual debates which were conducted with the customary vigor, there were many interesting speakers. These included Mr. G. Harper from the nstitute of Advanced Motoring, and Mr. L. Summerbee from the British Astrological Society. Mr. Anothony Grant, M.P. was kind enough to visit us, as was Mr. David Smeeton, Home Affairs Correspondent for the B.B.C. From the G.L.C. we had Personnel Manager Mr. Peter Bosworth, who spoke on management in Local Government and we were glad to get the opportunity to hear Sir Horace Cutler, O.B.E. air his views on London. n addition there were speakers from Middlesex Polytechnic and from the Samaritans. To each and every one of these should like to extend a personal note of gratitude. My thanks go too S. Maher for his help and assistance throughout, together with my best wishes to E. Talkin in the coming year in a job which feel certain he will enjoy very much as well. S. HNDLE THE 6th FORM COMMON ROOM The common room continues to serve as a restful haven for members of the sixth-form. Boys entering the sixth form are glad to have a place a little more private than the" Form rooms" they have known previously, and a community spirit of sorts develops. Yet by the time they enter the middle-sixth a widespread change in attitude seems to be noticeable. Twelve of its inhabitants are creamed off and placed in the monitors room, next to the library. About the same amount are dispatched to the Red House prefects room. This leaves the balance in what they feel is an uncomfortable limbo, left in with the new lowersixth, even though feeling that some added privilege should be theirs. This usually results in a detachment from the community of the common room with which they, as the senior members might add to greatly. The Monitor's and Red House Prefect's rooms whilst not especially comfortable then become the place where people gravitate to, preferring a little more privacy or to be with their friends. While being a natural enough occurrence, this is discouraged for a number of reasons. Of course it is important for the Red House prefects to be situated close to the younger boys who are their concern, and for the monitors to feel that they are receiving some added privilege for the extra tasks they perform; but nevertheless it is something that must be looked at carefully to prevent the common room being merely a place for the lowersixth, while the Main School prefects flit in and out somewhat uncomfortably. But, despite its problems, the common room is still a useful and appreciated focal point for the sixth-form, and will hopefully continue to fulfill this function. SXTH FORM CONFERENCE, 'POLTCS FOR THE PEOPLE', NOVEMBER 13, 1978 On Monday, November 13, 1978, almost the entire Middle V went to Central Hall for a Sixth Form Conference entitled' People, Parliaments and the Media'. This was organised by the Hansard Society and sponsored by National Westminster Bank and its purpose was to inspire political awareness amongst sixth formers. After an introductory address by Kenneth Baker, Conservative M. P. and Chairman of the Hansard society for Parliamentary government, the morning was spent debating the case for a Scottish Assembly. This was made all the more interesting by the fact that both speakers were M. P.s presenting viewpoints contrary to their official party lines. Malcolm Rifkind, Conservative M.P., spoke in favour of devolution, while Tam Oalyell, Labour M. P. spoke against. The debate was as lively as the speakers and a vote declared a marginal majority against a Scottish assembly. After a coffee break the Right Honourable Edward Heath M.P. spoke for the most part about the E. E. C. and then answered a succession of varied questions from the floor. One wondered whether he had been fed on salt before the meeting as he endlessly drank water rather than reply to such questions as: 'Have you committed political suicide by supporting Mr. Callaghan on pay policy?' His answer to this was' No', and he also denied any interest in getting into the House of Lords, or of going independent. He would not consider standing against Mrs. Thatcher for party leader, and on the subject of despotic rule in ran stated that: 'Many of the present problems stem from the Shah's attempts to liberalise the system.' Ed Boyle, Political Editor, ndependent Radio News and Robin Day, political interviewer for the B BC, both spoke after lunch about sound broadcasting of Parliament. Ed Boyle used as an aural aid tapes of Prime Minister's question time, whilst Robin Day used his scathing wit to divert the audience while making a point. Again, questions were taken from the floor, and the ensuing debate was interesting and lively including information on the political 'see-saw' device which was later actually attempted in a practical situation by a member of the audience. The day was highly entertaining and educational and certainly fulfilled its aim of encouraging political awareness. CLlFFORD M. SLAPPER E. TALKN

22 A NEGHBOUR'S VEWPONT For years had advocated closer co-operation between Harrow and John Lyon. t had seemed ridiculous that two schools with a joint foundation should do so little together, inhabiting two overlapping but almost entirely separate worlds. But how to bring them together through anything other than empty token gestures was another matter. magine my surprise, therefore when GVS attacked me in the street with the notion that might establish Economics in the John Lyon Sixth Form. Remarkably few obstacles appeared in the way of the venture. Admittedly the whole John Lyon timetable seemed to revolve around my free periods; but that seemed right and proper! And since the Lyonians were to come up to Harrow, seemed likely to have the fittest group of Middle Road sixth formers. was determined to see that the scheme worked, and to my delight found that the first group were enthusiastic and even in some cases intelligent. To my astonishment they read books without being asked, this habit being totally alien to Harrovians. Essays were also handed in on time, which came as even more of a shock. Obviously the penal settlement on the other side of the Hill was doing its job well. How have things developed? Last summer handed my first group over to the other Mr. Bruce-Lockhart, who took them through to a pleasantly successful set of A levels. started a new group - less fit and less enthus!astic. Many of them appeared to spend long hours helping old ladies on their way up to the Harrow Economics Department, and so gradually taught more of my lessons down at John Lyon. This has enabled me to see ~ore of the school, and sample the delightful smells floating up from the kitchens into the M. L. room. rarely remember to bring chalk, so resort to wet finger marks on boa~ds - very taxing of the ability to generate saliva! We?bvlously have fewer fears about potential graffiti artistes n the upper reaches of the Hill. n a year's time, leave to run a school of the same size as John Lyon. Three very happy years' teaching in a happy school have given me a good model from which to work. certainly hope that the good relationship in one part of the life of the two schools will extend to other areas: but only when need for such developments is genuine. JOHN REES

23 . :;;;:;;;;:0. THE COMMUNTY SCHOOL FAR AND OPEN DAY, MARCH The sense of gloom and despondency during the days leading up to this year's fair were unmistakable. We had been lucky with the weather in the past; but we had never seriously envisaged the possibility of winter weather so severe that cars might not even be able to drive on to the hill. n the event our luck was little short of incredible. Most of the snow had been cleared from the roads, and Saturday dawned dull, but with the sign of further snow. Then, just after ten 0' clock, the sun bro~e thr~ugh, the clouds dispersed and we knew we were n busmess. (For the record it ought to be added that the break in the weather lasted only a few hours. By Sunday afternoon it was pouring with rain.).,.. The Fair, combined for the first time this year With the Open Day, was financially our greatest success ever. To date, over 3,360 have been raised - nearly 600 more than our previous best - and we still have a few school mugs left which should push the final tc;>tal to over 3,~. As in past years, the bulk of this was raised by the s~alls n the hall; but raffle ticket and programme sales contributed a highly creditable 800. Mrs. Sharples and her team of ladies prepared the cream teas which proved enormo.usly popular, and a group of fifth formers charged exhorbltant rates for cleaning people's cars on the playground. ~~~ COMMUNTY SERVCE Again this year the major project o! the School's Community Service group was the Christmas Party held at St. Andrews, Roxbou rne, for senior citizen.s of the Har~ow and surrounding areas. This is always a major underta~mg, given the number of people invited, and it is encouragmg to see the resources of organising ability amo~gst th.e boys. Such an undertaking would not be possible Without the teamwork displayed by the boys.. Thanks are due as usual to all boys who helped behmd the scenes and on the actual day of the party. Both parents and boys did sterling work in transporting our guests to and from the party. A big thank you too, to all those mums who provided food..' Mr. Barnard's Calico Consort provided us With very polished musical entertainment and a group of boys performed a slap-stick comedy sketch. But what would we have done without Mr. Boardman's excellent knowledge of the lyrics of the' golden oldies' as he led the community singing at the end! J, :... Not everyone had been convinced about the wisdom of combining the fair with the open day; but in the event neither seemed to effect the success of the other. ndeed, enormous numbers of people toured the various exhibitions, which included the project work of our A-level Physics candidates, a demonstration of the school's computer terminal, and an art and craft exhibition. On a lighter level, the computer was producing Snoopy Calendars, and the English Department was offering a prize for the best limerick beginning: "There was a young lady from Pinner." The effect of all this was to produce a good spread of people round the school, to avert the impossible crush we have experienced in past years in the hall during the first hour of the fair, and to extend the effective life of the fair itself. (For the first time there was a lot of last-minute buying after the raffle draw.), To everyone who contributed in any way to the success of the day go our grateful thanks. As a result of the money raised, blackboards have been renewed throughout the school, a new set of chairs has been bought for the music school, new furnishings, including a carpet, are to be acquired for the Library, and an effective heating system for the Gym will be installed in the latter part of the year. J.B. The gratitude expressed in the many letters received from people who come each year suggests that the Christmas party is a most worthwhile event. However there is still a lot more that could be done in terms of visiting the elderly and doing the odd job for them here and there. This year's charity collection was in aid of the fund set up to find a cure for multiple sclerosis and a record figure was raised by the ingenuity and effort of many boys in the school, which included a sponsored relay run over the marathon distance. Many thanks to N. Edwards and S. Tuckman for their valuable work this year. J.P.B. ) :

24 SCHOOL CHARTY What the Charity Monitor had to say!, The 1978/79 School Charity on behalf of Multiple Sclerosis raised the grand total of Y2, more than double the previous school record, and this was entirely thanks to the overwhelming support and enthusiasm throughout the school. Among the more memorable events were the sponsored re-run of the 1948 ma rathon by C. Armitage, A. Gilling, P. Godfrey, S. Langridge, D. Nicholson and S. Tuckman, which was reported in the Harrow Observer and which alone raised 700. To this may be added the Monitors v Heathfield football match at the Heathfield ground where the referee assisted the ladies in scoring the one and only goal of the match. Other sponsored events included a twenty-four hour tabletennis match, a goal scoring competition organised by Ben Kelly in R, the public sponging of the Monitors in the Red House Garden, a five-a-side football competition, a Dutch Auction held by Richard Regal, a 'Twit of the Year' show, and a sponsored five mile swim by Mr. Buckler. should like to take this personal opportunity to thank all those involved in money raising, for the variety of ideas are just too numerous to list, and in particular Mr. French and Mrs. Palmer for their help on the ma rathon run. S.G. TUCKMAN What the Runners thought about it all t was in November that the runners, named above, got together under the supervision of Mr. French to stage a re-run of the 1948 marathon, which was run from Wembley Stadium to Radlett and back. This marathon is memorable for the fact that in the final few minutes three athletes entered the stadium after twenty-six miles of gruelling running to fight the last 365 yards for the gold med~1. The scheme was the brain-child of the charity monitor, Steve Tuckman. Everybody in the school was to help in finding sponsors. The course was divided into seven legs; each boy ran ~ne leg individually and the whole group was to run the final one together. Warming up was a very important part?f the procedure on that Sunday morning. We all stepped nto the school minibus to encounter a very welcome and warm atmosphere. As we passed the first runner, thoughts mov?d ahead to when it would be one's own turn. Finally the time came. t was off with the tracksuit top. There was a bitter~y cold wind blowing on the day, but an enc~uraglng ~oi~e remarked: "t will not be long before you Will be hot nside and you won't notice the temperature outside." As it was Sunday morning, the roads were almost deserted. The quiet thud of one's feet could be heard up the tarmac path. Yet another 100 yards and the school bus would be there to greet you. A quick cup of coffee and soon another section would be over - and so the end of the Sunday morning. Our thanks go to Mr. French for making the whole experience pleasurable and enjoyable. TABLE TENNS One of the two major events in aid of charity this year was a twenty-four hour non-stop table tennis marathon. There were four players involved H. Desai, D. Jacks, S. Lane and B. Laurence. The marathon took place from 5.00 p.m. Friday through to 5.00 p.m. Saturday and the venue was the cloisters. After consultations with Mr. Boardman and Ernie it was finally agreed that we could use the cloisters and once this had been decided preparations for the marathon were made. Obviously, the first thing to be done was to collect sponsors, especially since our undertaking to raise over 300 had been instrumental in securing permission to use the cloisters. When all the money was subsequently collected, we found that over 500 had been raised. t should be said that this was mainly due to the efforts of Desai who alone raised over 300. Our next concern was the provisions that we would need. Since the event was taking place in mid-november we needed heaters, one of which was borrowed from the Masters Common Room. Each boy brought his own food, clothing, blankets, etc. Entertainment was provided in the form of LAURENCE's portable stereo. At 5.00 on the Friday everything was ready. The tabletennis table had been brought up from the gym store and set up in the cloisters ready for Lane and Desai to start things going. A rota had been drawn up whereby each player played for either one or two hours and for a total of twelve hours each. The first major incident concerned not the tabletennis, but a temperamental kettle which kept fusing the plugs when turned on. After lead changes and fuse transfers it was decided that the kettle had to go and a replacement was found from the Masters Common Room. n the event this turned out to be the only worry and from then on things proceeded smoothly. Throughout Friday evening while everyone was fresh, time passed quickly. Dinner was provided by Mr. Tavernor who brought food from the chip shop in South Harrow. n fact he stayed with us until midnight and was a great morale booster. By midnight the novelty had worn off and we settled down to playing out the rest of the time. By 5.00 p.m. on Saturday the marathon had developed into something of an anti-climax and we were all pleased when the timer rang for the last time. should like to express particular thanks to Ernie for consenting to our using the Cloisters, to Mr. Boardman for his regular visits, and to Mr. Tavernor for his company as well as his attempts to play table-tennis. P. GODFREY DAVDJACKS m

25 THE SENOR DRAMA COMPETTON The only contact that had within a week of the compe~itio~ with any of those who had been given the job of runnrng t, was when two flustered directors begged me, on the afternoon before the day of the performance, to be allowed to go last. t appeared that both were planning to get in a rehearsal while the competition was in progress. My worst fears were confirmed at 9.30 on the morning of Thursda~, July 12th, as the Music School was filling, when was mformed that Moore wouldn't be entering anything after all and that only one lot of actors was to be found. gathered that they hadn't actually got round to learning anything and would be reading a Goon Show script. spat a little blood, yelled at the audience to behave themselves (even though they were actually conducting themselves in an exemplary fashion) and was working up to a spectacular tantrum so that could cancel the whole business in decent dramatic style when the curtains opened. was immediately disarmed. Butler House had clearly taken some trouble to re-create the spirit of the 'Goon Show' broadcasts. They arranged themselves round some very convincing B. B. C. mikes that looked straight out of the 50s and gave us a dose of 'The Phantom Head-Shaver of Brighton'. Julian Berry provided some charming sound effects. He was particularly good on coconuts and knivesand-forks. By the time Tim Bowler got cracking on B.uebottle and Eccles, the attentive audience began to roar With laughter. Matthew Edwards made a passable Major Bloodknock and the others kept things going quite nicely. There wer~ one or two la~ses; there was not quite enough attack. All n all, though, t was a reasonably polished and accomplished bit of fun. When the curtain opened on Norwood's production of 'Unman, Wittering and Zigo', was in a much more mellow mood. A lot of Middle School boys were involved in this, which was pleasing. They all had scripts, which was not. n the event, one hardly noticed that what we were getting was a dramatised reading rather than a performance of a play, because it was skilfully done and people were (for the most part) quick on their cues and able to operate without being glued to the text. Simon Phillips was reasonably assured as John, the teacher who is under attack. He managed to convey the sense of strain under cover of nonchalance. Neil Schofield made a splendid Headmaster. liked the way he moved his hands: inscrutible. Stephen Pollard and Clive Lanning also deserve mention for very good performances. Vaughan's play was' Out of the Frying Pan' by David Campton. Excellent teamwork here from John Rushmere and Alan Montague. What's more, they had learned their lines! Their timing and assurance as the smug bureaucrats who govem an absurd world was a great tonic. They managed to remain in character even when the sound effects got out of sync. and threatened the flow of the pi~ce. The discipline they showed made a sharp contrast With the dreadful hamming of Jeremy Pearlman in Norwood's play. He had obviously been lumbered with a woman's part and he was determined to demonstrate his machismo by playing to the audience for all he was worth. n the end, Moore did manage to throw something together. Christopher Glynn and Paul Harland, aided by some volunteers fro~ another House, read a sketch by Paul Ableman. To give them some credit it did amuse and divert the audience. ' A pl.ea for next year. Let's have some more positive preparation, some teamwork and timing, some good, clearly enunciated performances. And learn the lines!.e.w.! 'l j f.!j l 1 r DRESS WTH DSTNCTON BARNARDS OF WEALDSTONE CLOTHNG FOR GENTLEMEN, il \ ', PERSONAL SERVCE BYOLD LYONANS

26 The complete cast THE RED HOUSE DRAMA COMPETTON 9.30, on the morning of Wednesday, July 11th. The Music School is a hothouse, buzzing with witches, kings, bruisers, soldiers, freaks, walking-dead, dolly-birds, grotesque mums, punks, gangsters, waiters, cowboys and loonies. Where else would you find Lady Macbeth in a blue dress and school shoes and socks? A pregnant secondformer? Card-playing Elizabethans diving for cover from bits of Skylab and DC-10s? We're off to a hilarious start. Never mind Spaghetti Westerns; 2R4's Butler team have invented the Pasta Gangsta. A farcical morality it is, in which we discover that 'The Way to the Mafia's Head is Through ts Belly'. Gilchrist makes a superb and formidable Mamma. (' Passa da pasta, bambino.') Freeman is tearing his hair and eating his woollen spaghetti as he reads the bambino's (the chanmingly innocent Burrows) Gangster-School Report. (' E-minus for get-away driving! Oa kidda gonna be da deatha his Poppa!') Gloyne, Budden and Exleysaw the air and kiss the tips of their fingers and threaten to cut bits off each other with dazzling confidence and comic timing. n the end, the bambino makes it to the top of the Family by virtue, not of his accuracy with a tommy-gun, but of the way he handles a wooden spoon. Wonderful teamwork, wit, care over detail, projection: these boys have the lot. After a start like that, we're bound to have an anticlimax. Too often, have to ask actors to speak up. There are too many lapses and pauses. Too many of the pieces rely on a very thin story-line. Of the First Form entries, 'Macbeth' and' A Lucky Escape' desesrve special mention. 'Macbeth' was a charming burlesque in which all the players were vigorously involved. particularly enjoyed Stiff's performance as Lady Macbeth. His line, 'Hang on, Chuck. Don't go.' was a delightful substitute for one of the Bard's own. liked the witches, too. 'A Lucky Escape;' began promisingly with some convincingly uncharacterized dialogue but it faded into a slightly embarrassingly incredible cops-and-robbers encounter. Other spoofs and whodunits lacked much grip. Of the rest, laughed loudly at Moore, 2R4' s 'Overtime'. t was little more than a sketch but it was beautifully executed, thanks to the direction of Leaper. Yiangou's 'Dateline 1942' was well done. A serious piece, this, in which sound effects were employed very successfully so that, even though the Time Traveller was evidently under the table, the audience was prepared to suspend its disbelief. Johnson's 'Battlecolours' was one of the best-written plays but the performance of it lacked conviction and much of the excellent dialogue was lost. A pity, because it might have put Moore into second place. Vecchione's 'Queen Elizabeth ' was very funny; witty in fact. The Vaughan 2R4 team made the most of their lines ('Gadzooks, it's Skylab!') and Tamayo, Stuberand Vecchione injected a lot of energy into the piece. ~~~ enjoyed the morning as always do. couldn't help feeling that there ought to be more polish, more teamwork, better writing, better linking of ideas. Of the sixteen plays performed, at least seven of them simply faded out and we had to be told that they had finished. Now that's not quite good enough. A challenge for you..e.w. RESUL TS: 1st: Vaughan. 2nd: Butler. 3rd Equal: Moore and Norwood.

27 .J 1 f DOCTOR FAUSTUS The Dramatic Society's production of Christopher Mar/owe's Doctor Faustus was played in the Music School on 6th, 7th and 8th of December before packed and enthusiastic houses. The leading character, Doctor Faustus, having mastered all the disciplines of his age seeks greater powers through the magical arts and in return for a period of seemingly unfettered licence sells his soul to the devil. n the early scenes the audience sympathises with Faustus' thirst for knowledge and experience as Marlowe constructs his ideal of Renaissance man. t delights in his powers which turn out, for the most part, to be either harmless or well-directed against contemporary symbols of petty tyranny and it winces in anticipation of his terrible fate. The writing is most powerful, however, and the demands on the actor most severe in those scenes in which Faustus contemplates repentance and in the end submits to despair and the inevitable forfeiture of his soul to the devil. James Becker in the title role gave a fine performance of wide emotional range. He was able to convey with complete integrity and without strain the curiosity of the scholar, the exuberance and arrogance of the man of power, the vacillations of the consciencestricken and the despair of the damned. How we wanted him to repent in the last scene. Alas, so many of his choices had been wrong that his hardened heart allowed him no reprieve. This was an ad- A demon reading a newspaper Hayseed character mirable performance. For most of the play, Dr. Faustus' mentor is Mephistophilis, one of Satan's chief emissaries. While warning him of the terrors of Hell, Mephistophilis' task is to win Faustus' 'glorious' soul and thereafter to give him whatever is possible until the appointed day arrives when he will deliver his charge to his master. This part was beautifully played by Christopher Glynn. He gave an admirable performance of sustained imperturbability in both voice and gesture that at times convinced the audience that right was on the side of the devil. His deathly pale make-up and black, hooded cloak were however constant reminders of his sinister motives. The characters of Faustus and Mephistophilis dominate the play; James Becker and Christopher Glynn were quite equal to the demands made of them. The rest of the cast did notlet them down. Outstanding among the minor characters was Julian Berry as the Pope. He displayed a puzzled irritation and petulance as Faustus deployed his magical powers in the court of the 'enemy'. The scenes which involved Richard Gerrard as Robin, Stephen Pollard as Dick, Gary Gibbon as the Horse-Courser and Andrew Gough as the Carter showed some fine individual characterisation and a little gem of a performance as the Hostess was given by Matthew Edwards. Alan Davison as the Old Man was an excellent foil and corrective to Faustus' moral decline. Of the rest, a special word of praise is owed to Christopher Geelan as the Chorus, who had the composure and clear enunciation made his contribution most enjoyable to watch and listen to. Just as praiseworthy were the performances of Andrew Ca rwood as the Good Angel and Richard Tomayo as the Bad Angel. The short scene of The Seven Deadly Sins was most effective, each character bringing something distinctively appropriate to his role. n support of the action, an army of off-stage helpers added to a party of mothers had been doing sterling work in making costumes and the thread-doing running repairs and last-minute alterations. A most effective set was designed by Mr. Allan and Peter Colvin, combining apparent simplicity with maximum flexibility. The restlessly inventive Howard Berry stage-managed with panache and Simon Flemming brought his own individual brand of genius to bear on the lighting. Sound was in the capable hands of Jonathan Hayward and musical interludes were supplied by an excellent little band under the tutelage of maestro Andrew Pinnock. The London School of Fashion, under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth McGuiness, was responsible for the excellent make-up. To assemble such an assorted array of talent, to inspire it to produce of its best and to give all who participated on both sides of the footlights the perception of being part of a memorable experience is an indication of the qualities of the director, lan Whybrow. There is a general belief that future productions will be judged by reference to the standards reached in this. All involved deserve the warmest congratulations. 0.0.

28 ALAN'S POEM S A REAL WNNER Alan Stocker has "splendidly uninhibited" powers of imagination - and he has put them to use writin~ poetry. For one of his works, Alan (14) has won a prize from W. H. Smith in a nation-wide compet!tion.. Alan of The Gardens, Harrow, Will receive a cheque for 25 as one of ten winners in the 13 to 16 age group. Alan's winning poem, "Tangerine," was written when he was 13. "t was a surprise really," said Alan. "'m very pleased, obviously." Alan's mother, Mrs. Stocker, said, "We're very proud of him. This is the first prize he's won. " Mr. lan Whybrow, Head of English at the John Lyon School Harrow wherealan isa pupil, said: "His powers of imagination h~ve been splendid.ly uninhibited an~ this has come out particularly well in his attempts to write poetry." THE TEN MNUTE TAPE COMPETTON After the disappointing response to last year's competition, this year's produced a bumper harvest. Excellent, imaginative tapes were produced by boys at all levels in the school. Some of the younger boys, those who lacked ex-. perience, produced rather Jredictable burlesqu~s of r~dlo and television programmes. Others were more inventive. McCarthy is to be commended for a splendid effort. He managed several solo tapes that made me laugh. Mitchell and Ross collaborated on a delightfully daft detective story. Budden's serious and sensitive war-story appe~led to me greatly, combining a convincing story With mus~c and sound effects that added to atmosphere. couldn t understand much of the Sinha brothers' tape but liked the idea: it was the story of a London bus trapped in a snowdrift in darkest Neasden. Naturally, the senior boys produced more sophisticated stuff. Macllwraith entered two tapes of which preferred the one in which he read a number of poems of World War. The voice came across in a disembodied way that found haunting. Haunting, too, and highly successful, was Talkin's tape. t was the fictional diary of an American pilot who had been captured by the Vietcong. No sound effects here, no frills; only excellent writing and a fascinating dead-pan delivery. The most accomplished entry of all came from Flaming and Berry. They chose to display their considerable technical skills in a Science Fiction Space story. What began as a joke somehow caught them up so that one was entirely involved in the tale on quite a serious level as a listener. Matthew Edwards's idiosyncratic exploration of madness, combining literature (and in particular, Beckett's work) and live interviews, cocooned in a weird and cleverly mixed sound-track, was undoubtedly the most arresting and ambitious entry. t was caviare to the general, as discovered when played it to classes who showed much more interest in the Fleming/Berry concoction and in Talkin's. Even so, liked it very much..e.w. o o TANGERNE BRNGS SWEET REWARD A John Lyon school-boy's "Tangerine" won him a 25 prize in this year's W. H. Smith Children's Literary Competition. Alan Stocker (14), of The Gardens, Harrow, was one of ten winners in the years section. His poem "Tangerine" was one of 28,000 entries in the three sections of the competition. n Spring 1980, Alan's poem will be published with the other prizewinning works in a new edition of the book "Children as Writers." Alan's classmate, Stephen Pollard (14) of Merrows Close, Northwood, was highly commended for his entry, a poem called" found out today".

29 i FFTETH FARADAY LECTURE The Faraday lectures are held at the nstitute of Electrical Engineers in Savoy Place. This year's lecture was called 'The Diagnostic Electron' and was given by EM. The lectures are presentations rather than conventional lectures with robot-like stage staff appearing from behind curtains to demonstrate and then retreating once more into the darkness. Members of the MV taking Physics A level were invited to this lecture which proved to be very interesting. Aided by the use of slides and clips of film we learnt of the function of electronics in diagnosing symptoms of diseases. The use of thermography (heat photography), ultrasonic scanning, x-rays, and the revolutionary C.T. (Colour Tomography) EM Scanner were all explained and illustrated. The lecture finished by showing us the first ever 'radio-wave photograph' of a person's insides, which EM are presently working on. They hope that this much safer principal will surpass the CT scanner in a few years, as it does not use potentially dangerous x-rays. H.BERRY.:> G.E.C. HRST RESEARCH NSTTUTE..., VST TO THE ROYAL SOCETY The members of the MV physics set paid a visit to the Hirst research laboratory on the Wembley trading estate one afternoon in December. On arrival we were shown around five sections of the laboratory. The first of these was concerned with Prestel, the Post Office television information service. We were given a short demonstration of the user's ability to insert and amend pages of information. There then followed a visit to a section concerned with the applications of fibre optics and semiconductor lasers in the field of telecommunications. n the lighting laboratory we were shown landing-light systems for airfields and for shipboard helicopter platforms and the theory of street lighting was explained to us. One cannot visit a research laboratory in a concern such as G. E. C. without coming across silicon chips and the design and construction techniques of some of these devices was shown to us in the semiconductor laboratories along with some examples of microwave technology. The last area we visited was concerned with the development of a new type of photoluminescent display. The visit was enjoyed by all concerned. 1 n May this year the school received an invitation from the Royal Society to attend an exhibition at their headquarters, of which a large part was devoted to the works of Einstein in this, his Centenary year. A party representing the MV physics set attended and were suitably impressed by the array of equipment and technology and baffled by some of the theory behind Einstein's relativistic ideas. n addition, the exhibition included a device for viewing astronomical objects too faint to see with the naked eye, and, much admired by at least one member of the party, an Electro-pneumatic ndustrial Robot, which spent much of its time lifting a pot of putty off a table and dropping it in mid-air (on purpose)! n view of the large number of biological exhibits in the exhibition, perhaps some biology students would have benefited from accompanying us. However the visit was a great success and was much appreciated. N. PTT N. PTT

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31 R.A.F. SECTON The Section has had an interesting year. Starting with a camp at R.A.F. COSFORD where all cadets took part in three Exercises and went flying in Chipmunks. During the Winter and Spring Terms the Section flew twice in Chipmunks at R.A.F. ABNGDON. Exams were held in March in which we achieved a high success rate. At Easter some of our members went on camp with the Army Section at Browndown. During this Summer the Section went to camp at R.A.F. lyneham in Wiltshire where cadets went on Day and Night Exercises as well as a River Crossing. Most went Shooting and took part in a Drill Competition. All cadets had the opportunity to experience flying in C-130 Hercules Aircraft, receiving between 2 and 7 hours flying time each. Most cadets got to fly the C-130 Hercules Flight Simulator. Two members of the Army Section came with us to camp this year, these being l/cpl Rolande and l/cpl Woodbridge. This year a Gliding Scholarship was awarded to Sgt. Evans who completed it during the summer. At present the Section is being issued with new uniforms, an event which had been eagerly waited for by the Section. Finally would like to thank Mr. Reed for all his help with the Section during the past year. The N. C.O.s this year were S9t EVANS and l/cpl THOMAS. Sgt. N.R. EVANS ARMY SECTON The past year has brought about a great increase in the interest shown in the C. C. F. More boys than ever are taking up the chance of participating in the activities of the Gayton High School cadet Force. The John lyon contingent now makes up about half of the total strength of the force there. The success of the past year has been to a large extent due to N. Hansler and R. Sturtivant who both joined the 10 Para (T.A.), and to A. Mearswhojoined the Royal Signals (T.A.), and gave up many Friday evenings to assist in our training. One of the proudest moments in the year was Review Day, which is an annual inspection by senior officers, the climax of which was an exercise on the playing fields, using rifles, blanks, radios and pyrotechnics. This was truly an awe-inspiring spectacle involving almost all the boys in the Army Section. Other demonstrations included a drill squad, a series of lectures and a guided tour round the Signals Hut. When the officers departed in the evening they left an exhausted but content Cadet Force. Next year it is hoped to invite parents. Training throughout has been varied, but was helped by fifteen boys attending the annual camp at Browndown. Drill and extensive weapons training forthe APC part were organised. Almost everybody passed this and became a senior cadet. Hansler and Sturtivant organised a series of exercises. These resulted in the cadets wiping out the First Ukranian Combat Killers and the Zimbabwe warriors. Special thanks are due to the C. T. T. for everything they did and to the Naval Hospital at Gosport who diagnosed Takhar's chickenpox, Pooley's nosebleeds and Culloty's insectbites. Next year's camp is also planned for Browndown and volunteer adventure training together with various exercises are being organised for the Summer vacation. The Signals is now flourishing and there is a growing interest in Radios and Telephones. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Reed for his invaluable help and assistance and for liasing with Lt. Col. Venn of Gay ton. N. HANSLER, L. POOlEY,. HARRSON, R. ROlANDE. '.11 NURSERY FURNTURE i l This is it - the latest thing in 0 level Design and Technology coursework! n early May last year the D & T set went to playschool - the Roxeth Mead School to be exact - and measured the heights, girths and leg lengths of the people therein. They then returned, and under the guiding hand of Mr. Perdue, disappeared into the dingy depths of the woodwork shop, emerging only to bear large pieces of wood to the cloisters and sixth form study room for the purpose of liberally applying paint to both the wood and to any nearby floor or tables (apologies to E. Webb, Esq.). The following March, however, they reemerged for good, bearing these wonderful constructions to the welcoming arms of Mrs. E. J. Vernon (Headmistress of the aforementioned playschool) and her pupils; and the latter jumped onto them (the playthings, not the D & T set) with almost ferocious glee. Any complaints to A. Morgan, D. Hughes, S. Hughes, S. Redman (Rocking Horse); P. Kemp, G. Briggs, S. Matarewicz (Wendy House); S. Hoffman, A. Rintoul, J. Billington (Play Cubes and Ladder); and J. Gregg, M. Boardman, and J. Wigmore (Climbing Frame). We would like to thank the staff and pupils of the Roxeth Mead School for their great co-operation throughout the year. M. BOARDMAN and J. WGMORE

32 i! 1 ST X CRCKET The First X 2ND X CRCKET Adverse weather conditions prevented the 1st X from completing their full fixture list this season. The team, therefore, were prevented from improving on a good set of results. The school imposed crushing defeats on Christ College and Enfield, both by 9 wickets, and also on Queen Elizabeth G.S., Barnet by 113 runs. Other victories were gained over Latymer, Headmaster's X and the Staff. Matches were drawn against St. Benedicts, Chigwell, Orange Hill, Old Lyonians and Harrow. n the match against Harrow the school were unlucky to be defeated when we ended 30 runs short of target with 6 wckts. left. The majority of the runs were scored by G. Biddle, M. Richards and A. Taylor, whose highest scores respectively were 97 n.o., 95 and 103 n.o., but the entire team contributed to the batting at some stage throughout the season. J. Kerley lead the bowling attack by producing a hostile opening stint on nearly all occasions. Taylor and Biddle were the other two seam bowlers, whilst Richards and M. Biddle provided the spin. D. Thom kept wicket with considerable agility, although his cap must be rather worn out through having been thrown on the floor in disgust on more than one occasion. On the whole the fielding was reasonable, while the slip catching was rather better than usual. Team from: Richards (Capt.), Taylor, Thorn, Biddle, G., Biddle, M., Padhani, Ghazarian, Kerley, Kirkley, Blake, Phillipps, Lever. A.TAYLOR MASTERS X v FRST X School225for2dec. (A. Taylor 103n.o.);Masters 159(5. Long 47, J. Rees 25, B. Simmons 28 n. 0.). The School batted first and on a good wicket the early batsmen totally dominated the match. An opening stand of 72 ~etween Taylor and ~ichards was fol/0w,ed by.an aggressive partnershp from Taylor and Blddle. The Masters bowlmg was never strong enough to contain the batsmen as Taylor completed his century, and the School piled a formidable total. n reply the Masters started steadily and, until the fourth wicket fel/at 121, were well in the game. From this position, however, the innings collapsed and only a hard hitting innings of 28 n.o. from Mr. Simmons brought the total to within 66 runs. S.L. P: 7 W: 3 0: 0 L: 4 This year's 2nd X has had only a fair season despite its extremely promising new players. The team suffered crushing defeats against Queen Elizabeth, St. Benedict's and U.C.S. but scored notable victories against Latymer, Christ's College, and Orange Hill. Both the batting and the bowling were patchy, but fine batting and wicketkeeping was shown by Baulch who was the season's top scorer. Amongst the bowlers, Glanville and Teuten proved to be the most consistent, and the addition of Blake and Phillipps to the attack late in the season added some extra pace. Team from: Lieb (capt.), Baulch, Rushmere, Clow, Lever, Phillipps, Blake, Ogilvie-Baker, Teuten, Melior, James, Glanville, Miles, Walton. D.LlEB UNDER 15 CRCKET P: 10 W: 5 0: 2 L: 3 The team had a very successful season, reaching the semi-finals of the Middlesex Cup. This was largely due to a team effort with thanks to David Fell for a couple of appearances. Gordon Wallis opened the batting throughout the season. He made several good contributions and was also useful as a bowler in cup matches. Stewart Lacey, after a number of combinations, became the other opening batsman. He made runs constantly throughout the season. However, he was most effective as a bowler, bowling the bulk of the overs and topping the bowling averages. S. Robins, despite a shaky start to the season, once again proved to be the most prolific batsman, topping the batting averages with 19.5 runs. Simon Frost also scored a lot of runs, showing great improvement. He scored especially freely around the middle of the season and his fielding was once again outstanding. S. Brooks made up the third or the middle order. He scored well, particularly at...

33 ********* REPRESENTATVE CRCKET.. The school was again well represented in cricket at county level. An impressive number of five boys played in the Middlesex Schools Senior Team; namely Mark Richards, Grant Biddle, David Thorn, John Kerley and Tony Taylor. As a result of consistent run-making in these and other matches, Grant Biddle was selected for the County Young Cricketers (U 19). Tony Taylor also played for the Middlesex U 16 and for the Middlesex Colts U 16 and U 17 teams. He was particularly privileged to be a member of the team which won the first ever U 16 County Championship organised by the National Cricket Association and sponsored by Commerical Union Assurance. As the manager of that team is a teacher at this school, we can feel quite closely associated with this fine achievement. As far as the younger players are concerned, Paul Fuller again captained the County Colts, this time at U 14level, and David Fell played in that team and also for the Middlesex Schools U 15. We look forward to further successes next year from Messrs. Kerley, Taylor, Fuller and Fell, and it would be good to see one or two of our juniors showing the talent and dedication to follow in their footsteps. J.S.N. ********* the start of the season, and also provided some very fast bowling. M. Moorhouse batted well throughout the season making several large scores. However, like Lacey, he was mainly used as a bowler. His left arm spin took wickets persistently, and he kept runs at a minimum. A. Thornton was wicket-keeper again this season and his batting improved making a couple of useful contributions. Edwards, captain for most of the season, made several good contributions with the bat particularly towards the end of the season. He was occasionally used as a bowler. J. De' Ath opened the bowling throughout the season and proved very difficult to play. He took a number of wickets and was rarely expensive. Particularly at the start of the season, he batted well. Bruce Cave was the find of the season; he made his way to opening bowler and was the most successful bowler in the attack towards the end of the season. Thanks to O. Billington and Sprague who fielded well and were always reliable. Colours were awarded to Frost, Robins, Edwards and Thornton. The team would like to thank Mr. Tavernor for managing throughout the season and also and also the parents for support and providing refreshment. Team from: Edwards (capt. ), Thornton A., De' Ath, Moorhouse, Robins, Brooks, Cave, Lacey, Billington, Sprague, Frost, Pearlman, Wallis. M. EDWARDS UNDER 14CRCKET P: 8 W: 5 D: 1 L: 2 The team enjoyed a successful season and competed in many exciting games. Four of our matches were decided in the last over, one game resulting in a one run victory over Chigwell. An impressive achievement was the bowling out of Harrow School for 10, having only made 52 ourselves. Once again, Fell was a prolific run getter, scoring 261 at an average of 87. He was well supported by Martin and Fuller, but the other batsmen all showed promise when given the chance. The leading wicket takers were the Ross brothers, but ',', Paul Burgess and Shutie also bowled well, without much luck. The left arm seam of Andrews was a useful addition to the side, and he bowled some very tidy spells towards the end of the season. Fuller's leg breaks and Fell's off breaks gave the spin attack an interesting variety, which enabled both to take some important wickets. The fielding was generally of a high standard, and Bird proved that he '; is a reliable wicket-keeper. :, Finally, the team would like to thank Mr. long for his coaching and management. Team from: Fuller (Capt.), Bird, Fell, Martin, A. Burgess, P. Burgess, R. Ross, M. Ross, Bright, Shutie, Hogberg, Andrews, Thornton, Simmons. P. FULLER UNDER 12 CRCKET P:5 W:3 L:1 0:1 UNDER 13 CRCKET P: 9 W: 1 l: 6 D: 2 ndoor nets started three weeks before the season under the guidance of Mr. Boardman and Mr. Bruce Lockhart. t was clear from this early stage that the side's bowling was comparatively stronger than its batting, and the dilemma is borne out by the results. The side depended heavily on Webb and Wollard who normally opened the bowling, but there were some stylish innings played by Vecchione (272), Rayner (17) and Ghai (28) towards the end of the season. Unfortunately these performances never truly coincided in a match and the results show a disappointing season. Perhaps the season ended on a more encouraging note with the fixture against a Middlesex X, resulting in a draw. The captaincy was shared by Webb and Wollard. Team from: Webb, Wollard, Vecchione, Rayner, Abrahams (W.K.), Cooper, Ghai, McCarthy, Stuber, Riley, Underhill, Peters, Newman, Kerley, Coldwall. A. WEBB The performance of this team was very pleasing and, in some ways, exceeded expectation. They had the better of every match played except that against Enfield, in which they were confronted by two outstanding players who scored all the runs and took all the wickets. The batting improved steadily throughout the season, being slow at first, but eventually developing the capacity to punish some of the loose deliveries. Chad ha and Kirkley were the leading run-makers with Woodbridge, Parry, Marks and Frost making useful contributions. There was some difficulty in finding enough bowlers capable of finding a good line and length. Marks was the most consistent and, with Chadha and Wood bridge, the most successful, but Burgess, Graham, Levinson and Nead show some promise for the future. The catching and ground fielding certainly left something to be desired, although Kelly tried hard behind the stumps and possibly has the makings of a very competent wicket-keeper. The other regular players were Wiggins and Scholey, the captaincy was shared between Marks and Woodbridge, and Silas was the scorer. think this team could be quite good in a few years, but only if they take practice more seriously, and are prepared to work hard in the nets and on the field. J.S.N. ' :

34 ., Now we are getting among the goals 1ST X FOOTBALL P:30 VV: 12 D:6 L: 12 This season the 1st X has achieved more success than last year. Although extremely young, the team played with confidence and maturity. t was pleasing to see that this year, particularly, the team relied upon teamwork rather than individaul efforts. The main strength from the side stemmed from the defence which was held together by P. Birch and A. Ghazarian who kept calm under pressure. Many attacking moves developed from runs from the back by A. VVoodyer and P. Helbrough. The majority of the team's goals came from A. Taylor who linked well with the midfield and by the end of the season had managed to score a total of 31 goals. We would like to thank Mr. Holgate for his support and advice throughout the season. Team from: P. Birch (Capt.), Taylor, Gha~arian, Biddle, Godfrey, Thorne, VVoodyer, Helbrough, Lowe, Hatter, VVoulds, Economides, Padhani, Granston, Hoffman, Blackman, Ogilvie-Baker, Kirkley, Tuckman. P. BRCH U.15 FOOTBALL P: 16 W: 4 D: 2 L: 10 The team was unsettled throughout the season and never really attained its true potential. Lack of calling off the ball and inconsistent effort were partly to blame together with a certain loss of enthusiasm. The defence of Thornton, Billington, Robins and Penfold were sufficiently competent but the introduction of Jonesat right back added a much needed enthusiasm Keeper Frost in particular played courageously and with increasing confidence. The midfield trio of Granston, Brooks and Gilling never quite managed to develop a consistent link betwe <l the defence and the attack, but played with agression an,j drive. Various combinations of players were tried in attack, no fewer than ten trying their luck, but no successful solution was found. Moorhouse scored several spectacular goals from set-piece situations and Edwards added a touch of finesse. Other regular forwards were chosen from Lacey, Wallis, Speyer and Conn. We all wish to thank Mr. Sanders for his encouragement and patience in his third season as our manager. Colours were awarded to Granston and Frost, and Granston and Edwards played for Harrow Borough. Team from: Granston (captain), Frost, Brooks, Robins, Gilling, Edwards, Jones, Conn, Thornton, VVallis, Lacey, Speyer, Billington, Moorhouse and Penfold.. GRANSTON 2ND X FOOTBALL P:28 VV:5 D:2 L:21 This has been a more successful season than last year, and the forthcoming season looks even more promising as the team will then be playing opposition of its own age. Realising very early in the season our disadvantage, our team's emphasis has been on enjoying the matches and learning from more experienced teams. We would like to thank Mr. Long for his encouragement and coaching which has inspired us all throughout the season. Team from: Tuckman (Capt), Baulch, Kirkley, Padhani, James, Miles, Rowley, Gartner, Hoffman, Blake, Blackman, Dark, Olgilvie-Baker, Colvin, Economides, VVinton, Hatter. STEVE TUCKMAN

35 t '! 1 UNDER 14 FOOTBALL P: 15 W: 9 D: 1 L: 5 Our respectable record was marred partly by a spate of cancelled games about mid-season which unsettled the team's rhythm. At the beginning of the season, the team won 11 out of its 14 games and were especially strong in defence, thanks to Ross, or J. Thornton and A. Burgess, the fullbacks, and Dent centre-half with Groothuis - improved in all aspects of his game - a reliable sweeper. M. Ross proved a consistent keeper during the year. The midfield of Copplestone, Fell and Fuller fed the attack efficiently, although the link on the right flank between Fuller and Burgess was not in evidence as much as last year. The attack of Bright, Martin and Burgess retained some of its bite from last year, but by the end of the season seemed to have lost some of its pace and ability to run at the defence and to score goals. This showed in the latter half of the season when the team only managed to gain one draw out of its four matches. n fact the team was unlucky in that the matches cancelled were against easier opposition. Many thanks again to Mr. Samuels for managing us for the second year running, and to Mr. Gallagher for his continued labour on the grounds which are a much appreciated transformation. Team from: Fell, Ross (M.), Cowley, Ross (R.), Groothuis, Dent, Burgess (A.), Fuller, Bright, Burgess (P.), Martin, Copplestone (P.). D.FELL The First X UNDER 13 FOOTBALL P: 15 W: 2 0: 1 L: 12 t was another disappointing season this year, but the standard of football showed a marked improvement as the season progressed. The team enjoyed the season and the very close matches which were fought. The best game of the season was against Salvatorian College. n it, everyone gave all and we shared the honours at a score of 3-3. We would like to thank Mr. Buckler and all the parents for their dedicated support in all weathers. We look forward to next season with enthusiasm and are hoping for some better results. Team from: Roker (Capt.), Abrahams, Rayner, Newman, Pryce, Stuber, Hernandez, McCarthy, Vecchione, Exley, Webb, Peters, Sheppard, North, Maguuire. P. ROKER UNDER 12 FOOTBALL P: 11 W: 1 D: 0 L: 10 The team had a poor season with only one victory which was against Dray ton Manor at their own ground. The scorers for us were Crooke, Wiggins, and Scholey. The team played well, but we were just outclassed by our opponents who seemed to have the extra zest needed to beat us. We would like to thank Mr. French for his management of the team, and we would like to thank the parents of the team for helping with transport. Team from: Parry (Capt), Woodbridge, Holton, Exley, Flude, Scholey, Jacoby, Crooke, Garland, Wig gins, Bendall, Graham, Silas, McAvilley, Waterford, Kelly. D.PARRY

36 REPRESENT ATVE SOCCER n recent years the School has had a number of boys chosen to take part in the annual Public Schools Festival of Soccer at Skegness. t has seemed appropriate, therefore, to print the organisers' report so that it might be appreciated what a considerable and rewarding achievement it is, to be included. S. Flamanck and R. Harragin are two who have been selected in the recent past. PUBLC SCHOOLS 6-A-SDE This year eight boys form the 1 st eleven represented the school. n the first game, we met Q. E. B. S. Blackburn, the eventual winners; and we found the game very hard work as we lost by 3-0. n the second game the team played Aldenham and we soon took command and won by 2-0, scorers Taylor and Woodyer. The next game was against Carmel College, a onesided affair, with Taylor and Ghazarian dominating the midfield; but despite the pressure, the school only managed one goal scored by Birch. Winning 2 out of 3 games qualified the team for the plate competition where we were drawn against Repton. n a close game with the sides well-balanced, the school unfortunately lost 2-1 with the gual scored by Taylor. Repton then went on to win the plate competition. Team from: Birch (Capt), Taylor, Ghazarian, Woodyer, Biddle, Thorn, Godfrey, Economides. P. BRCH t was in 1965 that the first schoolboy Festival of Soccer took place in the holiday environment of Bognor Regis. Five years later the venue changed, and its new home became the Derbyshire Miners Holiday Centre at Skegness. With a new site and a new administrative body, in the words of Norman Creek, writing in the Festival programme, "there was a new determination to combine the various sub-sections of English Schools' Football into one harmonious whole. " How successfully that ideal has been fulfilled can be seen by anyone visiting or participating in the Skegness Festival - now allegedly the largest Under 19 Soccer Festival in the world and an event of which the English Schools Football Association, under whose auspices it is run, can be justly proud. Over 1,000 players and officials attend each year, and the majority of English counties are represented, together with a sprinkling of Under 19 teams from abroad. The Public Schools, although not members of the ESFA, have been invited every year, and it is always in anticipation of another thoroughly enjoyable week that this kind invitation from the ESFA is accepted. Besides the meticulous organisation of the Festival Committee in which no details connected with the efficiency and comfort of those present are overlooked, and the warm hospitality of the staff of the Derbyshire Miners Holiday Centre, there are other features which repeatedly draw high praise. For example, there is the remarkable generosity of the qualified referees from all over the country who often give up a week of their annual holidays to officiate in the 1200r so matches that are played in the course of the Festival, while literally dozens of local clubs, schools, RAF stations, etc. scattered all over the easten part of Lincolnshire allow their grounds to be used for these matches, often in climatic conditions which cannot do much good to the grounds themselves. To all these organisations and individuals a vast debt is owed. ~~~ However, perhaps the most outstanding feature of the Festival is the atmosphere in which almost all the matches are played. There are no trophies and no medals to be won, and all the matches are 'friendlies', but there is a fierce competitiveness combined with a level of sportsmanship both on and off the field which is a great tribute to the organisers, officials and players, and it is this aspect of the Festival which makes it so worthwhile and stimulating for the players, and accounts for the regularity with which each year the old familiar faces among the officials appear. n the august company of so many excellent county teams and such a wealth of individual talent - several of the current stars in the professional world of soccer have at one time passed through the Skegness Festival - which in most cases are able to train regularly together for several months, the Public Schools' squad, drawn from HMC Schools all over the country, is inevitably at some disadvantage. With a number of schools playing little soccer after Christmas, some players selected for the squad before Christmas are a little 'rusty' by the middle of April. For this reason the squad is always required to arrive two days before the start of the Festival in order to remove some of the rust and to plan tactically for the six matches in six days that the programme demands. The Public Schools have taken part in eight Festivals so far, and an almost equal number of wins, draws and defeats has resulted. n view of the strength of most of their opponents, this can be considered at least a respectable record and one which has indeed earned the healthy respect of the other counties taking part. The continued support of the HMC Schools who supply all the players for the squad is much appreciated and indeed absolutely vital, and it is mainly through the performances of the Public Schools representative team at Skegness that the reputation of Public Schools soccer can be maintained and hopefully improved still further.

37 .... J... (f~.~ ~.~. '. : Po. On a separate but related point, P. Birch, who is now in his final year,distinguished himself not only by being selected to play in the Public Schools six-a-side, but also by securing a position on the strength of his play on the Dragons team to tour the U. S.A. We are happy to print his personal report which follows. '::0:._. _L~::'~'~_ :';{' r":. ~~--..., ~-~ ~-.~-~-.-t-".,-.., :---or...:"-'~,_'_":;.;;,.,""".'.:~~<~ ~~:~~:,;~~L.:-i:...:,;~~;:,. -: L. DRAGONS' SOCCER TOUR OF THE USA P:13W:10 0:1 L:2 Only four hours sleep in nearly two days - a temperature of 9fP F, almost 100 per cent humidity - stood in the middle of a Washington soccer pitch and wondered whether it was all worth it. t was worth it - we won that match, but it was not beating our opponents that was such an achievement. t was beating the conditions! That was the first match of the Dragons' Soccer Tour of the USA, The Dragons organisation was set up to promote sports tours throughout the world, and those selected have played cricket, rugby, tennis and hockey in all kinds of different countries. Dragons players are chosen from schools whose headmasters attend the Headmasters' Conference, and this year was lucky enough to be selected. Most of the team had played for, or been to the England public schools trials. The tour assembled first of all at Milton Abbey, where we got to know the names of the other players and what they drank. Of course, we also did some pre-tour training as well. Then it was off to Gatwick and inevitably the 'plane was delayed, so we requisitioned a corner of the bar, and already the familiar tour call of "more beer" could be heard. must admit we also got some admiring glances with our smart tour uniform! Eventually we did get aboard our Laker Sky train, and the flight was uneventful until just before landing at Kennedy airport, when the captain wished the Dragons" Good Luck, " raising a healthy cheer from us. Once outside, the heat really hit us, so you can imagine how we felt when we went to the car hire office and were duly presented with two station waggons into which 18 people had to fit with their luggage, a seemingly impossible task. t took us an hour to squeeze everything in, and even then we only just made it. Then came the next shock - powered brakes, which are much lighter than their British counterparts. The first few stops almost had the driver, passengers and luggage through the windscreen. The first thing that struck me was the amount of traffic on the roads. At 20' clock in the morning the roads were very busy, and the size and number of cars made it easy to understand the energy crisis. We were travelling south towards Philadelphia, hoping to reach a Holiday nn before sunrise. At 4.30 a. m. we reached it, where we collapsed into bed for some badly needed sleep, but at 9.00 we were woken up ready to start travelling again. We arrived at Washington at 2.30p.m. and kick-off was at 3.00 for our very first match. t was encouraging to win, despite the fact that we didn't know the Americans had unlimited substitution, which meant at times almost half the team changed in one go. While we were in Washington, we were put up by local families which gave us a chance to see the American way of life. What struck us was the hospitality of the Americans - the way they were so friendly and accepted us straight away. Outside the homes we were amazed to see the number of "junk food" shops - we couldn't work out how they could all keep in business, and it was just as surprising to see 16 year olds driving enormous Cadillacs. As for the huge, air conditioned shopping precincts - well, they made Brent Cross look like the village stores. n the evenings, most of the team found their way to a bar in town, where the cry of "More beer" soon change to the despair of "Poor Beer" - not quite up to English standards. But to our delight, we soon discovered that the English accent was an instant passport to success with American girls! We couldn't leave Washington without seeing the space and aeronautical museum. Here we saw full-sized replicas of famous American space hardware, including the lunar module and Apollo rockets, as well as genuine moonrock, which we were allowed to handle. As well as the space equipment, there were plenty of aircraft which appeared to be suspended from the ceiling by a mere wire. Everything seems to be larger than life in America - our next stop was Penn State University which has 35,(X)(Jstudents and an American football stadium which is larger than Wembley, and brings in 6 million dollars a year to the University. Here we got treated like proper soccer players. We played on a near perfect pitch under floodlights, with a commentator, in front of a crowd of 7()() who could see the way the game was going on an electronic scoreboard. The team we played ranked in the top ten of university sides. Couldn't have been better, except that we lost! f that were not enough, when we played at the University of Binghampton, we found we had been recorded on video tape and could watch ourselves in action the next day - almost as good as Match of the Day. No tour of the USA would be complete without a game on astroturf, and we managed to do that at Comell University. And what visit would be complete without New York? We managed to get there too, and watched the equivalent of the Cup Final. But the stadium was half empty, 50 per cent of the players were British and it was completely lacking in atmosphere. The standard was very poor, no better than a third division game in Britain. However, the rest of New York more or less lived up to expectations. We went to Manhattan sland which was, naturally, full of skyscrapers and we climbed up the Empire State BUilding. We took our life into our hands and travelled a few stops on the Underground, or subway as they call it. t was covered in graffiti - but almost to an extent where it became an art form in itself. All very unfamiliar, until we got to Boston which was very similar to an English city - and we even found some English beer. However, the weather was even worse than at home, but perhaps that is to be expected when you are on the tail end of Hurricane Frederick. During a match in Boston, we battled with gale force winds and torrential rain of a kind never seen in England. Despite all that, we won. After only three weeks it was still good to be back in England - there is a limit to how long you can survive without proper beer. But even so, 'd like to go back to the States some time soon. There's still plenty more to see, and after all, if you have got an English accent, you might as well go somewhere where you can put it to good use! P. N. BRCH ' : 'i : 11 1)1

38 .~".. NDOOR SPORTS,.",,' ~.. }.~. ~..-.,', ',' ~., kp,--{si\;::-.- '., ~-- SQUASH Two minor breakthroughs this year. For the first time we were able to confine all our bookings to the one centre, and for the first time squash became a fourth form option. This has meant we can both foster competition and form a squash team on the one hand and give more coaching and build for the future on the other. Two matches were played, one against Haydon School, which was lost by a narrow margin, the first two strings (Sexton and Desai) winning well, and one against a junior side from Harrow School which was lost by a wide margin. A Squash Challenge Trophy was presented by His Honour Judge Verney, and won by Kevin Sexton, who beat Mark Richards 3/1 in the final. House matches were won by Moore House. Team from: K. Sexton, M. Richards, V. Navapurkar, H. Desai, H. Steinbrecher, B. Laurence, D. Jacks, J. Becker, G. Biddle. A.K.B.L. SWMMNG REPORT The increased popularity of swimming in the life of the school can be seen from the fact that we took part in five matches this year. n our first match against Haberdashers and Epsom (U14, U15, U16and U19) we were beaten convincingly by some strong swimmers. The next match was against Haberdashers and Latymer (U12, U13), where, although we were beaten by Latymer, we gained our revenge on Haberdashers by beating them as a result of some remarkable swimming by Maidment. Against Watford Grammar our U16team lost, but the U14s won, and so gave us overall victory. There were two matches against Hatch End High; the first was won and the second lost by a narrow margin. Many thanks to all the following boys who are supporting the sport in its early stages in the school: U12 Burgess, R.; Wood bridge, Maidment, Black U13 Pryce, Roker, Rayner, Simons, Gloyne, Waite, Buckman U14 Mears, Martin, Hoey, Hogberg, Burgess, A. U15 Brooks, Wood bridge, Hostler, Thornton, Pryce, M. U16 Howland, Boardman, Ruby, Redman U19 Berry, Mears, Howland, Easter H.J.V.B. NDOOR GAMES DAY GOLF A team of three - S. A. Matarewicz, M. A. Moorhouse and J. M.. Speyer - was entered for the Aer Lingus Schools Golf Competition at the South Herts Golf Course. Despite a very good score by Moorhouse the team did not get through the first round. Golf house matches were initiated this year - two boys from each house competing over nine holes at the Harrow School Course. Good play by the young Vaughan team gave them first place, Norwood were second and Butler third. t is hoped to expand the house competition next year to allow more boys to take part. At the end of term Moorhouse and Speyerwill play in the London Schools nvitation Competition at Fulwell Golf Course. S. A. Matarewicz ndoor Games Day is by now a regular feature of life for the Red House (first and second formers). Every Tuesday during the lunchbreak boys are welcome to come and play challenging, amusing and interesting games. Sixth formers Hornick and Franks helped greatly last year; and this year we are glad to see Marsden providing leadership and friendship to help boys select a game (and to see that, at the end, not one of the host of tiny components and pieces gets lost!). When counted last Tuesday there were 28 boys present, a most encouraging response. A.C.D.

39 \ \ TABLE-TENNS For the first time, table-tennis was included in the competition for the Cockhouse Cup. Teams of four players per house were entered in each of the three age groups - the Red House, the Middle school and the Seniors. Each match was made up of three singles and two doubles games. The Red House matches were the closest. Butler, Norwood and Vaughan finished with two wins each, with Butler coming out on top by virtue of having won a total of twelve games in their three matches. The Middle school competition also produced some keenly fought games. Moore's early 3-2 win over Butler proved decisive, as both teams won their ties against Norwood and Vaughan. t was Moore's senior team which provided the most distinguished performances. They won 13 out of their 15 games and were never seriously challenged by any of the other three teams. The final position of the houses, taking the three series of matches into account, was Moore first, followed by Butler, Vaughan, and in fourth place, Norwood. The best individaul performances came from R. J. Gee in the Red House, D. J. Fell and G. R. Abrahams in the Colts, and D. B. Hughes in the Seniors' competition. J.L.T. BADMNTON This has been our most successful season so far, in that the John Lyon/Bentley Wood Under-16 team, having won the Middlesex Schools' League Championship for the eighth successive time, went on to become the champion team of South East England. The Senior team was runnerup in its competition. Both the John Lyon Senior and the Under-16 teams won their championships again. These successes bring the total of county league titles won in eight seasons to twenty. The most notable individual performance came from D. Fell, who won all the cups in the Middlesex Schools' Under-14 Championships, and became a regular member of the Middlesex Schools' team. At the Under-16 level, D. Hughes continued to improve and consolidated his place in the county team. John Lyon players dominated the Harrow Schools' Under-16 tournament as usual, Hughes winning all the titles, with A. Taylor as his doubles partner. n the Under- 18 Tournament J. Keriey won the doubles cup with his club partner a nd was run ner-up to him in the singles. Hughes, Kerley and C. Baulch won the Harrow Borough Under-17 titles between them. Late in the season G. Biddle and M. Richards seized the chance to play themselves back into their best form, winning the John Lyon doubles cup, and playing a major part in the League Finals. Kerley won the singles cup. Fell won the Colts singles,and also the doubles, with D. van, beating J. De' Ath and R. Jones in the final. As well as the players mentioned above, A. Osterweil and R. Phillipps played for the Senior team, and D. Gavurin, A. Ghazarian,. Miles, and V. Navapurkar for the Under-16' A' team. Hughes, Taylor and Fell were the John Lyon players in the Under-16 mixed team. W.p. BASKETBALL This year basketball has enjoyed continued success. Eager participation was the feature during the house matches which were finally won by a strong Butler team. The School participated in two matches, both with Harrow. n the first the School's inexperience showed badly and we were trailing badly in the first half. However, with gaining confidence in the second half the quality improved. n the return match play was much more even and the result was a narrow victory for the opposition. Many thanks to Mr. Long for his encouragement. H. DESA '

40 ATHLETCS CUP WNNERS LST ' ' i : :," li!! The inter-house athletics was, as in previous years, divided into two sections; namely the standards and the sports day competition. Moore house decisively won the standards, while Norwood won the Sports Day competition. Sports Day provided many fine performances. James Becker's superb sprinting gained him both the 100 and 200 metre school records. C. Armitage won both the 800 and the 1500, while E. Moore won both the javelin and shot. There was one inter-schools athletics match which was against Harrow Weald. P. Godfrey won the discus, javelin and shot, with J. Becker once again winning the sprints. C. Lowe also won the long jump. This match was again won for the third year running. Eight boys were entered for the Harrow Schools competition, seven of whom reached the final. n the juniors C. Moore came seventh in the hammer. n the intermediates A. Gilling came first in the 800 and 1500 metres steeplechase, with S. Redman third in the latter. n the high jump E. Moore won, breaking the borough record by 11 cms. at a height of 1.86m. n the seniors J. Becker secured third place in the 100 metres, while C. Armitage came first in the 2000 metres steeplechase. P. Godfrey came second in the discus and fifth in the javelin. Five of these boys were selected to represent Harrow in the Middlesex Schools Championship. These were: A. Gilling, E. Moore, P. Godfrey, C. Armitage and J. Becker. n the Championship itself four qualified for the finals. C. Armitage was placed second in the 2000 metres steeplechase, and while J. Becker came seventh in the 100 metres, he was a member of the winning 4 x 100 relay team. P. Godfreywas fifth in the discus event, but E. Moore was obliged to withdraw from the high jump through injury. Thanks must go to A. Worsleyfor his hard work as chief recorder on Sports Day and particular mention is made and thanks are extended to Mr. Fitzpatrick for his constant help and support throughout. The senior challenge cup went to P. Godfrey and the intermediate cup was won by A. Armitage. The junior cup was won by M. McCarthy. Colours were awarded to A. Worsley, P. Godfrey, J. Becker and E. Moore. Senior Challenge Cup Colts Challenge Cup Junior Challenge Cup 100 metres Cup 200 metres Cup Senior 400 metres Cup Colts 400 metres Cup Senior 800 metres Cup 1500 metres Cup High Jump Cup Long Jump Cup Triple Jump Cup Shot Cup Discus Cup Javelin Cup Athletics Captain Salver nter-house 1500 metres Cup P. Godfrey A. Armitage M. McCarthy J. Beeker J. Beeker C. Armitage A. Gilling A. Gilling C. Armitage E. K. Moore C. Lowe C. Armitage P. Godfrey P. Godfrey P. Godfrey C. Armitage Norwood P. GODFREY CROSS-COUNTRY The inter-house cross-country competition was won for the third time by Norwood. n the separate age groups Norwood won the Juniors with a fine win by M. McCarthy. The Colts age group was won overall by Moore House. A. Armitage gained first place. n the Seniors C. Armitage produced a new course record with an excellent run. Norwood also won this division. ROAD RELAY,!j " This year the road relay proved to be an exciting contest, although the course was rain soaked. Moore turned out to be in the event the winning House on account of their all round effort. Vaughan secured second place and Norwood came third a close finisher. P. GODFREY

41 THE COCK HOUSE CUP COMPETTON COCK HOUSE BUTLER HOUSE Not until Sports Day in the last week of the Summer term did Butler House emerge as the victors, less than three points clear of Norwood House, after twenty-three different sporting/cultural activities had been competed for, and 2JJ7 points had been shared between the four Houses. t had been a fascinating struggle throughout the year with no House gaining a commanding lead at any stage, nor any House trailing badly. With such a wide variety of competition, and dividing the major sports into three age groups, almost every boy in the School has had the opportunity of representing his House. Once again the keenness, sportsmanship and standard of achievement shown is to the credit of all concerned, and already three Houses are determined to show Butler House that the 197B-79 champions are there to be deposed! L.J.B. ~ ACTVTES BUTLER MOO RE NORWOOD Senior FOOTBALL: Colts 5 1 1/3 1 1/3 Red House Senior CRCKET: Colts Red House Senior ATHLETCS: Colts Red House Standards Badminton Basketball Chess Cross Country Golf Road Relay Red House Drama 3 ~ % Senior Drama Swimming Squash Table Tennis Tapes 5 ~ % Tennis TOTAL /3 58 1/3 FNAL POSTON 1st 4th 3rd VAUGHAN 5 1 1/ /3 2nd li ll 11 dolomite EXCLUSVE HANDBAGS &. LEATHERGOODS 281 Regent Street London W Queensway London W

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43 ENTRANTS TO NSTTUTONS OF HGHER EDUCATON: OCTOBER 1979 Berry, H. V. Brick, B. D. Colvin, P. A. Davison, A. P. Earls, M. B.. Fleming, S. C. Garland, D. A. Hindle, S. T. saacs, L. D. Kurowski, J. M. Leib, D. A. Nichols, A. J. R. Hill, J. E. D. Pitt, N. R. Regal, R. N. Richards, M. D. Rowley, K.A A. P. Sexton, K. J. Steinbrecher, H. Taylor-Robinson, S. D. Tuckman, S. G. Volerich, M. B. Warrender, N. A. Woodley, Q. N. UMST Manchester Harrow Col. of Art Loughborough Oxford Leeds Lancaster Reading York Keele Birmingham Hatfield Polytechnic Hull Leeds liver pool Birmingham Loughborough Southampton Westminster Hospital Middlesex Hospital Ealing Technical College Manchester Exeter Leeds Electronics Economics Art Modern European Studies German and Philosophy Electronic Engineering Economics and Politics Mathematics and Computer Science Economics Law and Politics Biology Computer Science Economics Electronic Engineering Accountancy Law English Medicine Medicine Medicine Accountancy Economics Chemistry Mathematics Date of Leaving 1977 A. COUMBE 1976.R. DAVSON 1977 M./i.. BGGS 1977 P.S. MARTN 1975 c.w. DUNS'lDN 1975 P.J. BUTLER 1975 M. f FOSTER 1975 ll..j. CHRSTE 1976 M.\oJ. JONES 1975 No WLLAMS 1976 G.R. DRUCKER 1976 A.K. CRlNEN 1975 JoS o OSTERWEL 1975 D.Ko Wz'illE 1975 D.Jo BARNARD 1976 P.D. R.-lEY 1976 S.N. MORTMER 1976 P.L. ULRCH 1975 JoS. BATCH J. MT'lDN 1975 P. MARSHALL 1st Med".cine Pt. ll. 1st Chemistry 2:1 Music Prelim. 2: 1 English Pt. 2:1 Law 2nd History 2nd P.P.E. Cambridge Kent Cambridge Cambridge Cambridge Oxford Oxford 2:1 Social Administration Lancaster 2:1 Biochemistry & Physiology Sheffield 2:1 French Studies Warwick 2:1 Zoology Royal Ho11oway College, London 2:1 Zoology Royal Ho1loway College, London 2:2 Food Sc ienc e Leeds 2: 2 Theology Nottingham 2: 2 English Pt. 11 Cambridge 2:2 Zoology Manchester 2:2 Law Chelmer nstitute of H.E. 2:2 Humanities Hatfield Polytechnic 3rd Mechanical Engineering Pass - Physics & Electronics M.B. - qualified as Dr. Nottingham Brune1 St. Mary's Hospital i;

44 lb l.ponian ~55otiation President J. D. LANCASHRE 74, PNNER VEW The Nevv President HARROW, HA ARZ Vice- Presidents D. ALEXANDRE R. J. BARRS R. F. W. BLUETT D. M. BROWN, F.C.A. C. C. CAMPBELL R. F. B. CAMPBELL, M.A. E. F. CHATHAM R. F. CHATHAM A. C. CLARKE J. E. K. CLARKE W. F. CUMMNGS R. T. EDWARDS A. R. FERGUSON D.. HARRSON B. HENDERSON N. L. HENSON P. R. JENKNS W. F. KNG C. F. MACKNTOSH P. D. MARTN D. H. PANES M.1. PGGOTT R. A. PKE M. G. PNKS J. R. POTTS H. W. RACK HAM L. E. J. REYNOLDS C. ROSE, C. B. E. J. E. SLOGGETT G. A. SULLlVAN G. V. SURTEES, M.A. Rev. R. J. VAUGHAN W.1. WATSON G. C. WOODBRDGE W. C. WORMAN, M.A. Mrs. E. CARDEN-NOAD Mrs. B. WLSON JOHN LANCASHRE, our new President from June 1979, has been a member of the Association for 41 years and a vice-president for more than 25 years. He has been the Old Lyonian representative on the John Lyon School Committee of management since He first played cricket for the club in 1936 and was regular first X wicketkeeper for 14 years. (t would have been 20, as he recalls, but for a prolonged 'holiday' in the Royal Artillery). His brother Geoffrey and his son Martin - a former head boy at the School and now a St Mary's Hospital medical student - are members of the Association and regular visitors to Pinner View, while his daughter Jane frequently accompanies them. SCHOOL FUND TREASURER John has held numerous offices within the Association. Recently he formed a Secretariat to coordinate the work of the various committees and to stimulate social activities. He still continues as treasurer of the John Lyon School development fund which has raised more than 170,000 for building projects. t is fortunate that his wife, Margaret. encourages these activities, for no doubt they occupy much of his spare time. The Forty Years On Trust, which provides low-cost membership for school-leavers, was set up by John and 'Jake' Clarke about 20 years ago. Scores of schoolboys have enjoyed the parents versus boys' cricket matches which John has arranged at our ground in the last decade and many of them have later joined the Association through the 'Trust' scheme which is strongly supported by the School. Unlike some of his predecessors, John is still in fulltime employment, as branch manager of the National Westminster Bank, Northwood, where helpful staff assist his enthusiastic work for the School and the Association. Clearly delighted and honoured to become President, John pointed out that no less than 80 of his Old Lyonian friends are '40 years on', a remarkable example, as he says, to our younger members. FEELNG OF OPTMSM He said: "Thanks to my predecessor, Ray Potts, who re-structured the Association's administration, have inherited a strong OL Council and four lively working committees - Secretariat, house and ground, bar, and finance. Moreover, with an improved programme of social and sporting activities and a membership of 700, am glad to be starting with a feeling of optimism." John went on: "As a direct result of the 1979 Fair - ably directed by Colin Wise and John Nicholas - which produced the best results ever, you will have seen the improved lounge furniture, attributable to their endeavours. Urgent work on redecorating the exterior of our clubhouse has also been completed." He stressed that the provision of two all-weather tennis courts is now being seriously considered John went on to say that the football club, with all four teams enjoying some success, plus a smart 'rejuvenated' grandstand, is a credit to the Association, and he praised the endeavours of John Woodyer (chairman) and Steve Kaufmann (captain), in particular, for encouraging good administration and vigorous training. He was also glad to see that the cricket club, albeit with a shortage of players in the early weeks of the season, were at the time of writing, getting strong support from university lads and a number of talented school cricketers.

45 NEW RATES FOR 1980 Note: Membership fees shall be increased from May 1 next as follows:- Country membership from 3 to 4; local membership (under-23) from 4 to 6; local membership (over 23) from 8 to 12; 'Forty Years On' Trust from 8 to 12 (for approx. four years); life membership from 20 to 30 (at age 60). (Rule six has been amended so that the amounts " 3 4 and 8 become " 4, 6 and 12", respectively. ' (Olll~fi llftt' Come up and see us sometime The Clubhouse is open for members and their guests every weekday evening (Mon/Fri 8.00 p. m., Saturdays 5.30 p. m. l; Also Saturdays and Sundays (12 noon p.m.l Four soccer sides play every Saturday throughout the winter. Veterans' matches and six-a-side events are also arranged. Two cricket teams play both Saturdays and Sundays during the summer. Golf matches and snooker tournaments are arranged every year. Special reduced membership fees apply to Old Lyonians under 23. For membership of the Association, and the football and cricket clubs and golfing society, please apply to the respective secretaries. All paid-up members receive the Lyonian magazine and information concerning the annual general meetino annual dinner and various social occasions SOCAL CALENDAR (Subject to alteration at short notice) January 19 Barn Dance, 8 p.m. 25 Film Night, 8 p.m. February 8 Football Club Supper, 7.30 p.m. 9 Valentine Dance, 8 p.m. 23 Quiz Supper, 7.30 p.m. March 8 Whist Drive, 8 p.m. 19 Snooker finals, 8 p.m. 27 Mini Beer Festival, 8 p.m. 28 ASSOCATON DNNER, 6.15 p.m. (Harrow School Refectory) April 5 Easter dance, 8 p.m. 11 Middle Sixth/U-23 Evening, 8 p. m. 12 Football Club Cheese &Wine, 8 p.m. 19 Cricket Club Curry Evening, 8 p. m. 25 ndoor Games night, 8 p.m. May 16 Golf tournament (Northwood) 18 Car Rally 25 Cricket Club Cheese & Wine, noon. July 12 ASSOCATON DAY, 2 p.m. OLD L YONAN FC ( ). Back: John Woodyer (chairman), Watson, Harragin, Paget, Ebrahim, Chiese, Gilbert. Front: Gee/an, F/ynn, Kaufmann (capt.), Brick, Davies. t was some reward for the efforts of Mike Christelow and the committee that the team managed to reach the final of the Harrow' Red Cross' Plate, although we finished runners-up to Hatch End. SUPERB CO-OPERATON John also noted that golf and snooker are flourishing and that some members are showing a renewed interest in badminton and tennis. "These activities, coupled with many excellent social occasions, have pleased Brian Smith and his bar committee, and the bar's financial results have improved," he said. "Accordingly, Colin Stephens (treasurer) and the OL Council were able to finance the redecoration of the outside of the clubhouse, aided by some stalwart volunteers.', Recalling that for the past eight years he has represented the Association on the School management committee, John commented: "Jake Clarke served for 20 years, so hope to go on a little longer. am delighted to say that the co-operation between the School and the Association is superb. " Noting that Doug Martin (membership secretary) continues to receive a good flow of incoming members he said: " am especially pleased with the generous financial support our members provide to the school's development fund of which am treasurer. Elsewhere in the' Lyonian' you will read of the great strides the school is making." NTERCHANGE OF DEAS The new President emphasised that Harrow School and John Lyon are constantly finding new ways of helping one another and he described as "stimulating" the interchange of ideas and facilities. And pointing out that the Association has enjoyed the use of Harrow's Philathletic ground on Association Day for 30 years, he added: "Now am overjoyed to say that the headmaster of Harrow, Mr Michael Hoban, has agreed that the Association Dinner, on March 28, can be held in Harrow's fine new Refectory." Taking into account John's undoubted enthusiasm an~ loya!ty, th~ Association can be expected to prosper dunng his presidency at a crucial stage.

46 Taking stock for the '80s THE recommendation of the council that membership fees should be increased from May 1, 1980, was approved at the Association's AGM on Friday, June 29, after a strong plea from retiring president Ray Potts. Mr Potts pointed out that subscription rates had remained unchanged since 1976 but in view of inflation - estimated at well over 50% for the period - the council with great reluctance had been left with little alternative but to recommend all-round increases. The retiring president drew attention to a special statement on income and expenditure that highlighted the fact it now costs more than 10,000 a year to run our ground and clubhouse, with at least one-third of our expenditure going on rates and services. On top of this net fees - after magazine and postage deductions (about 1,000) - provide only a very small proportion of our revenue (about (700). Although lettings had been steadily stepped up, there was little room for improvement without loss of facilities to members. MESSAGE S CLEAR The social calendar (red card) issued to members showed that every effort was being made to increase sporting and social activities in a bid to boost income, according to the summary. Cricket and football club rents were now on a fixed percentage of ground costs, and the clubs themselves had responded by raising more income from social events of their own. mprovements and savings should also be derived from the Fair and other social activities. The Forty Years On Trust four-year membership scheme, specially designed to assist school-leavers remains our main source of saving, says the summary. So the message is clear - we must do much better if Pinner View is to be preserved and eventually rebuilt for future generations. The club very largely depends on voluntary help, so it is vitally important that as many members as possible are prepared to assist in some capacity to spread the load. Too often much of the work is left to a handful of loyal supporters. AN McAULAY, seen with our barman George Davis, officially retired as the Association's general secretary at the AGM after four years in the post. COUNCL FOR 1979/80 President - J. D. Lancashire Treasurer - C. C. Stephens Association Secretary - Membership Secretary - D. R. Martin Ground & Hall Lettings - M. J. Christelow Bar Secretary - B. A. R. Smith Cricket Club (nominee) - Football Club (nominee) - P. M. Freund Elected Members - A. R. Ferguson, R. M. Harragin, G. D. Parrish, M. J. Treisman, R. Vessey, G. C. Marshall, S. C. Peacock. Secretariat - Marshall (chairman) Martin, Ferguson, Treisman, and Peacock. Co-opted for committees - J. V. Kerridge, W.. Watson, J. E. K. Clarke,. M. Norfolk, J. E. Soughton (Hon. auditor), F. Wood bridge. School representative - J. D. Lancashire. ~~~~~~~ NEED FOR REVENUE COLlN STEPHENS, treasurer, reported that the overall financial statement for was far from complete because he had not received audited versions of the accounts relating to the canteen, social and cricket clubs. But he was satisfied, he said, that overall the Association was "reasonably happily placed". There was no room for complacency, simply for the reason that" inflation is always with us". And he endorsed the view that the Association must increase subscription rates and generate more revenue, saying: "We are doing this in all possible ways. " The treasurer praised, in particular, Brian Smith for his work in re-negotiating ground and hall letting agreements - notably with Quainton Hall School - which had produced a far more realistic return for the use by outsiders of club facilities.

47 View from the top POTTS STEPS DOWN On completion of his three-year term as president,. Ray Potts thanked officers and colleagues on the council :or their support during a difficult time for the club. And he stressed that much had been achieved during the past 'r,ree years within our limited financial scope., For example, the bar had been completely refitted with the co-operation of nd Coope, while the small roo~ used as the secretary's office had been converted to a flrstclass cold store. A new carpet had been laid in the lounge, \'vooden panelling had been completed through the ~fforts of lan McAulay and new swing doors had also been installed. The 'western wall', on the far side of the ground, had been built with the help of Harrow Council in a bid to check vandals and the football stand had been renovated at some expense, mainly through the magnificent work of football club chairman John Woodyer and a few helpers. The 'loney for the stand scheme had been raised from the :)loceeds of a successful draw run by Peter Jenkins, the ~iize being a valuable Victorian silver tea set kindly donated by parent-member Mr Acraman. On top of this the hall floor had been cleaned and. polished to a high standard through the hard ~?rk o! Rick Harragin and Joe Kerridge, while on. the admlnlstr.atlve side, great strides had been ma~e ~th ~he for~atlon of a Secretariat which handled the distribution of clrculars and other time-consuming tasks. t had also been decided to put aside 1,000 annually, whenever possible, for redevelopment purposes. The retiring president also praised Coli~ Wise ~n~ John Nicholas for their strenuous work n organising the successful1979 Fair. PUBLC MAGE 'ENHANCED' Mr Potts explained that the council had been "trying basically to keep this place for Old Lyonians". But, diplomatically referring to "some lack ~f supp.o~", he warned that this was becoming increasingly difficult and said he was saddened by the decline in the cricket club's fortunes and the failure so far to revive the once thriving tennis section. Before handing over the chair to his successor, Mr. Potts said that John Lancashire had devoted much of his spare time to the Association and sch~ol affairs for many years. n fact, in the past year the president-elect had acted as secretary in the absence of lan McAulay, on business abroad, and also organised the S~cre~ariat. Finally, he wished John every success during his term of office. SOCAL SCENE on Association Day at the Philathletic ground. On taking over the presidency, John Lancashi~e said that Ray Potts had "greatly enhanced" ~he p~blic mage of the Association during his term and his patience had been a great virtue at times. The new president announced that he had been successful in securing the Harrow School Refectory for the 1980 Association Dinner. The general view was that a suitable local venue would be more attractive and advantageous to the majority of members and, of course, go some way to keeping costs down. He also briefly outlined the need for a closer examination of how to improve efficiency at all levels, within the Association. NEW REPRESENTATVES The election of officers was marred by the failure to find an immediate replacement for Association secretary lan McAulay who had to relinquish the post after several years because of business commitments in America. Two newcomers were elected to the council, Stan Peacock, a long-serving cricketer, and Geoff Marshall, one-time first team goalkeeper, who has agreed to head the Secretariat. Peter Freund was named as the football club's representative on the council in place of John Marsden, while Brian Smith agreed to look after the cricket club's interests in the absence of another candidate to succeed Clive Woodbridge. Any other business produced few fireworks for a change, but a past president Guy Wood bridge did ask about the possibility of permanent bar staff. He was informed that bar manager Brian Smith had been authorised to advertise for a suitable paid barman to look after Friday and Saturday nights on a regular basis. A welcome visitor, Dudley Cantor, asked about the value ofthe 'Forty Years On' scheme. n reply, Colin Step hens said that more than 800 school-leavers had taken advantage of the four-year discount scheme since it was introduced, but sadly there had been an 80% wastage rate once they were expected to pay annually at the full rate. John Lancashire said the idea was to encourage boys to join the Association for life - but he added that he understood the difficulties of young men once they embarked on careers and family life. The hope was that they would see the value of returning to the fold in due course. Association AG M

48 ANNUAL DNNER FORMER headmaster Mr. R. F. B. Campbell, proposing the toast to the School at the 67th Association Dinner on Friday, March 9, made it clear that it was a great honour for him to do so because, he said, the school had represented a large slice of his life. Recently retired as the Director of the ndependent Schools' Careers Organisation, Mr. Campbell told his audience, at the RAF Club, Piccadilly, that by far the best barometer of a school's health was the quality of its old boys. He noted that further" exciting developments" were taking place at John Lyon School which he left in And, he said, with the active support of parents and" a tremendously active old boys' association", the school. under the guidance of Mr. Gordon Surtees was clearly n "very good heart".. Responding to the toast, Mr. Surtees praised the. work of his predecessor, especially in building up the sixth form. He also paid tribute to the late Mr. Freddie Sibcy, former Second Master, who died in January at his Shropshire home, some months after his retirement as headmaster of Reddiford School, Pinner. Mr. Surtees said that many present had come under his influence during his 36 years at the school, and added: "He was a great supporter and friend - we will miss h m. " NEW JUNOR HOUSE The headmaster announced that work on a new twostorey junior house for the school w~s ~xpected to begin in the autumn and it was hoped the building would be ready for use in The premises will house six large classrooms for boys, aged 11 to 13, and the extra space would enable the school to have three junior forms of 23, instead of the present two of 30. Eventually, the Red House, opposite the main school building, would house the sixth form and administrative facilities. Mr. Surtees stressed that all this work could not have been considered without the success of the school's centenary appeal fund, started in n proposing the toast to the Association, Mr. Charles Stuart, retiring chairman of the school management committee, also praised parents and Lyonians for their "tremendous response" to the appeal fund. He drew attention to the outstanding contribution of Mr. John Lancashire in connection with the efficient management of the fund. NEW DNNER VENUE n response, Mr. Andrew Cameron, on behalf of the Association, welcomed the guests, including Mr. Michael Hoban, headmaster of Harrow School, Mr. Peter Milner, headmaster of Quainton Hall, Mr. Sidney Patterson (bursar), Second Master Mr. Phil Davies, head boy Mark Richards, the Rev. J. Vaughan, Vicar of St. George's and the Rev. F. White, Vicar of St. Mary's. Final/y, Mr. Ray Potts, presiding for the last time after his successful three-year term as president, urged more Lyonians to take an active part in the work of the Association, particularly on the football, cricket and administrative side. The dinner was organised by Mr. lan McAulay, secretary, with a great deal of help from John Lancashire, acting secretary, but one disappointment was the poor turn-out, with only about 75 present. n the meantime, we have been most fortunate in booking the Ha rrow School Refectory for so make a note of the date, Friday, March 28. RYlner 51nilh + Members of the British nsurance Perry. Brokers' Association ( DAVD R. SMTH A.C..., F.B..B.A., and BYRON H. PERRY A.B..B.A.) MOTOR,PERSONALand BUSNESS NSURANCES LFE ASSURANCE,PENSONSandMORTGAGES for profqssional ~vic~ wrthou.t oblisanon p\~ consult: us at i 20 BROADWALK, PNNER ROAD, NORTH HARROW. J O_le_8_6_3_.6_1_1_1-

49 Obituary t is with deep regret that we have to record the deaths of a number of distinguished Old Lyonians and we take this opportunity to extend our sympathy to their families and friends - Editor. H. J. 'BOB' KNG AN indication of Bob's popularity was that he was known to all, young and old alike, within club circles. Perhaps it was fitting that only last year he should have produced a fascinating review of the football club's history for the' Lyonian', entitled' From the Past'. His article ::;rompted a great deal of interest and, in fact, was reproduced in some amateur soccer publications. Bob, an unmistakable small, wiry character, devoted a ;;:ood deal of his spare time to helping out at Pinner View, ~;(:rticularly in umpiring cricket matches and running the si'ooker section. On a wider front he was also treasurer of the Harrow and District Snooker League. t was a shock to learn that he was taken ill as he was about to play in a snooker league match against Wembley Conservatives at the club on March 28 last and died some hours later at Northwick Park Hospital. He was 72.!-lS MANY NTERESTS Leaving school in 1922, Bob entered wholeheartedly into the affairs of the Association. A good footballer in his day, he loved nothing better than to recall amusing tales - like the clergyman who used to regularly turn up on horseback from the Hill, albeit a little unsteadily at times, to watch home games. Then there was the time in 1923, at Hertford Town's ground, when the home spectators took exception to our 4-0 half-time lead (finally 6-0). The police informed the referee that as a precautionary measure our team's clothing had been transferred to the railway station - so that our boys could make a quick getaway. Bob also played cricket, tennis and table tennis for the club over the years and took on several administrative roles. Up to two years ago, he regularly umpired for our first X cricket team and, as a result, was well-known in local sporting circles. n business, Bob was with the National Westminster Bank. And during the Second World War he served with the RAF, spending some time in the Middle East. One of his favourite tales was about the time he refereed an inter-services match in the desert watched by hundreds of servicemen. Apparently he almost caused a riot when, in a dusty goalmouth melee with sand in his eyes, he turned down pleas for a goal because he couldn't see the churned up goal-line. One of four brothers - all Old Lyonians - he leaves a widow, Joan, who resides in nearby Kingsfield Avenue, and a son, Douglas. Somehow Pinner View doesn't seem quite the same without the familiar figure of "old" Bob around the place. F. M. DAWSON ON January 26 last the Association lost one of its most loyal supporters in Freddie Dawson, who died at the age of 74 after a relatively short illness borne with courage and fortitude. He was a tower of strength, whether at work or play, and will be sadly missed by his many friends. Leaving school in 1920, Freddie and his brother Len built up a successful business. When this was sold he moved to near Winchester where he acquired a garage. After selling this business he could not fully retire and characteristically was working in his son's business until the beginning of the week in which he died. A wonderful and enthusiastic sportsman, "Fearless Freddie" will be remembered as a prominent member of the football club, playing for the first X for many years. He was in that fine team which in had a successful run in the F.A. Cup, only to be beaten by Margate 2-0 in the last qualifying round before 2,000 spectators at Pinner View. He was always ready to do a job of work for the club and for the school. Serving during the war with the Royal Army Service Corp, he spent a good deal of his time in ndia. To his widow, Betty, and children John and Jennifer, we extend our heartfelt sympathy - J. E. K. C. S.H.TAYLOR ANOTHER club stalwart, Sidney Taylor, died suddenly on February 6 last, at the age of 67. Accepting early retirement from his insurance office, he went to live in the lovely village of Broadhembury, near Honiton, Devon, where he and his wife, Bunty, soon became active members of the community. Leaving school in 1928 his football ability soon earned him a regular first X place. Both his brothers, Harry and Owen, were also first team players. Sidney always attended the annual Association Dinner together with a number of his contemporaries. During the war he served with the Army, spending some time in Persia, where he liaised with the Russians. Our sincere sympathy to his widow, son David, an Old Lyonian, and daughter Helen - J.E.K.C. H. L. SMTH LESLlE SMTH, one of our senior members who left school in 1909, sadly died on March 21 last. Although in his eighties, he was active to the end. During the early days of the Association, he played his part, but in later years became an enthusiastic golfer. Joining the Northwood club in 1947, he became captain in The death of his brother Wilfred was reported in a previous magazine issue - J. E. K. C. CHARLES NCHOLAS - Only a few weeks after the 1979 Fair at which he had played his part along with his wife Mary, we were ' saddened to learn of the death of Charles, an Old Lyonian, whose son John was one of the chief organisers of our main summer event. A resident of Highland Road, Northwood, he had been retired for two years. ARTHUR STOLLERY - The club was informed that Arthur, an Old Lyonian, of Rockcliffe Avenue, Kings Langley, Herts, who left school in the twenties. died early this year.

50 Norman J. Payne C.B.E. NORMAN JOHN PAYNE, who was appointed chairman of the British Airports Authority in March 1977, had the distinction of being asked by Hillingdon Borough Council to officially open the magnificent new civic centre at Uxbridge last June. Born in London in 1921, Mr. Payne attended the John Lyon School and City and Guilds College, mperial College of Science and Technology, London, where he gained a B.Sc. (Eng) first class honours degree. During the war, Mr. Payne served in the Royal Engineers for five years, was mentioned in despatches twice and received an MBE (Military) in n 1949 he joined consulting engineers, Sir Frederick Snow and Partners, and became a partner in 1955 responsible for industrial and airport development at home and overseas, including Jordan and Kuwait. He was awarded the OBE in 1956 in connection with his work on the development of Gatwick Airport. EUROPEAN HONOUR On the formation of the BAA in 1965, Mr. Payile was appointed Director of Engineering, became Director of Planning in 1969, a full-time board member of the Authority in April 1971, and Chief Executive in August He received the CBE in Mr. Payne is a Fellow of the nstitution of Civil Engineers, British nstitute of Management, City and Guilds of London nstitute and Chartered nstitute of Transport. He is also a member of the nstitution of Highway Engineers, French Society of Civil Engineers, the Architectural Association and is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. n he was President of the Western European Airports Association and, also in 1976, chairman of the Airports Associations Co-ordinating Council. Mr. Payne is married, has five children and lives at Shamley Green, near Guildford, Surrey. He lists his recreations as gardening and swimming.

51 ... AND A STORY OF AN AMAZNG LFE t : il t ' Mr ROBERT JOHN BARTLET, the oldest surviving Old Lyonian (pictured here) had the satisfaction of celebrating his 100th birthday last April. Our president, Ray Potts, contacted him to extend greetings on behalf of the Association and reported that Mr Bartlett, "a remarkable old man, was still very much in command of his faculties, although rather deaf these days". Mr Bartlett was head boy at John Lyon in 1895 and went on to study at King's College, London, returning there as a lecturer in psychology in 1929 when he retired from government service in Malaya, where he was Chief Director of Education. He recalls that in his school days the boys were split in three divisions, with the headmaster running division one, the maths master division two and the science master division three. n additon, there was the headmaster's assistant - a junior master who was kept busy marking homework and doing odd teaching jobs on boys who came to the school with nothing but elementary education. HEAD BOY DESK n his closing year, while retaining the head boy desk in division one, he spent most of his time in the front seat in division three, as the science master gave him special tuition with the idea of gaining a national scholarship to ths Royal College of Science. Mr Bartlett went on: " failed to secure the scholarship straight from school, but secured it after two years' work as a junior chemist in a coal tar yard in Silvertown, and attending evening classes at the People's Palace, Mile End Road (now Queen Mary's College). "Then when had secured my associateship in chemistry of the college (ARCS), and thought to return to work in chemistry, the professor of chemistry held me at college, for two more years, as a teaching student. "That switched me to education and sent me to Singapore as a science master to teach such science subjects as chemistry, physics, mechanics and landsurveying. Promotion in the education service in Malaysia put me in charge of all schools which led to the development of the psychology had been given in my teaching student days. OVERSEAS WORK "So, when retired from the overseas work and had secured M.Sc psychology, was taken on the staff of the psychology department of King's College, London, The oldest Old Lyonian is now a centenarian and, in addition, took a very active part in the work of the British Psychological Society and the Psychological section of the British Association. "Hence when the department was transferred to Birkbeck College for the war years, and the professor died at the beginning of 1941, was left in charge of the department, and at the end of the war had 200 students in its classes. There was not room for us to return to Kings, and so we remained at Birkbeck. "And, as was too old to be definitely appointed to the vacant chair of professor, after the war, agreed to the appointment OBSERVER of Professor Mace, and remained as second in command, and as a recognised teacher continued to work there until was 75. Had become an appointed teacher, should have had to retire at 60 or soon after. " Mr Bartlett, an honorary life member of the Association, retired from lecturing in 1954, having married the year before. His wife Elaine pointed out that he has been chairbound and deaf for some time now. "Since then he has been watching the movement of the sun and charting its progress every day," she said.

52 DAZZLNG Denise Perry and Elizabeth Burwood caused a few traffic jams when they toured the district on a float on the day of the Fair. (Photos: Drew Ferguson) DENSE PERRY and former England cricketer John Price pictured with racing driver Nigel Rosser and Fair organisers Colin Wise (left) and John Nicholas (right).... itr DENSE PERRY, the Sun's' Page Three Girl of the Year', was one of the star attractions (or should it be. distractions?) at the Old Lyonian Fair, on Saturday, June 6 which was rated as one of the best ever., On a thankfully warm, sunny day there was fun for all the family at the bumper event which was sup'erbly. organised this time by Colin Wise and John Nlcholas, with the help of a small hard-core of supporters, writes Drew Ferguson. Ou r eighth annual fete, opened by well-known broadcaster Bob Holness, raised about 1,900 once expenses had been deducted, with a substantial sum of more than 25 per cent - being donated to the Make Children Happy charity. And not many people realised that former Olympic swimming champion Judy Grinham (Mrs. Rowley), regional organiser, was associated with the Dr. Barnado's Homes stall at the ground. t is understood they reaped a good amount for their funds, so altogether charitable causes benefitted quite considerably from our efforts. CRCKET STAR HELPS Attractions included some exciting donkey racing under rules organised in conjunction with the Hertfordshire Club, plus full tote facilities run by the Smith brothers, Brian and David, and Roger Pike; 'Beat-the-batsman' featuring John Price, the former Middlesex and England fast bowler; and special fairground sideshows specially for children. t was estimated that about 3,000 people attended the fair. The White Elephant, run by Audrey Burwood's team, was held in the hall for the first time and raised more than 400. Then there was the Derby draw masterminded by Andrew Cameron, the tombola (Peter Vessey), the beer tent (Douglas Paines).bottles and cans (John Woodyer and Joe Kerridge), and cakes (Pearl Woodyer) which all produced valuable contributions. FLAT OUT This woman found it all a bit too much... So did the soft toy stall, organised by John's mother, Mrs. Mary Nicholas, and the auction of specially donated items ranging from a signed photo of Muhammad Ali and a Lew Grade cigar to a Rolf Harris paintbrush. PENTATHLETE OF YEAR Some special events for children were held to coincide with the nternational Year of the Child. These included a 'Pentathlete of the Year' event - the winners being Julian Townsend and Nicola Deanus - and a painting and drawing competition sponsored by the Harrow Observer which attracted about 100 entries from youngsters up to the age of 16. The art competition was judged by Donald Allan of John Lyon School and two other local teachers. The pictures had to include the word 'happy' in the title. Two Wealdstone firms - Winsor and Newton and Green's Art and Graphics - and Wiles of Wembley kindly contributed to the prizes.

53 DONKEY racing provided some exciting finishes., rno-ke th i d rtn 11 DONKEYS await their turn. HOT SHOTS on the rifle range. PUTTNG course with Jake Clarke and John Curtis.

54 MEET OUR PAGE THREE GRL SUPER 'SUN' Page Three Girl of the Year Denise Perry was the centre of attraction during and after the Fair - and by all accounts enjoyed herself immensely. i N BREF... N BREF... N BREF... N BREF... N BREF..... Angry? or oourse noli 'm lust touohed that you.tlll remember mel" TONY DAWSON, the MC, made the crack of the evening at the football clu b' s supper by suggesting that organiser Ross Chiese "would be old enough to come on his own next year".... the point being that Ross was sitting next to his father Norman, one of the main speak~rs. There were also some rude suggestions about the 'Worthing S.C.' tag after Norman's name on the menu card, but he insisted during his highly entertaining speech that's. C.', in fact, stood for' Sailing Club'! Our old friend Derek Prangnell, a well-known local referee, was described in jest by another speaker, Peter Jackson, as "the original bionic bendy toy from Slough". Derek laughed as much as anyone and, needless to say, got his own back in due course. Miss September DENSE PERRY in brief... in brief... in brief... in brief... in brief... in brief... in brief FL YNN FLGHT... Footballer Ken Flynn has let us know from Recife, Brazil, that he will be based for some time at the nternational Comptrollers inspection division of the Citibank in Park Avenue, New York. MATLOCK MEETNG.... Peter Jenkins was reported to have held an impromptu party at Keith Wilson's hostelry at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, on his way home from Scotland at Easter. And, of course, Oerek Harrison and Geoff Lancashire happened to be there... Rick Harragin celebrated his 21st birthday with a lively party for his friends in the club hall in April... And the Sun's pin' up girl Oenise Perry, wearing a silver jump suit, enlivened the proceedings at another private party during the summer.... Nige Davis has been "terrorising" the area around Romsey, Hampshire, since starting flying lessons.... Joe Kerridge is reported to have left a dozen friends gasping in his wake during a series of 10-mile hikes on an Easter holiday in Cornwall.... A free cheese and wine was held at the club in March to encourage members to bring along contributions for the 1979 Fair.... Neighbours wondered what was going on when Audrey Burwood turned up outside some members' homes in a big lorry, with Don Anderson at the wheel. They were simply collecting heavy items for the Summer fair.... Keith Rowley has secured a place at Loughborough College where he is studying English. Bill Reynolds, former football club chairman, is enjoying retirement since stepping down as manager of the R uislip branch of Lloyds Bank last year... Did you know that club stalwart Gurney Higgins still enjoys playing squash twice a week at the age of And that pound notes are scathingly referred to by Graham Parrish as "beer coupons". Bill Duck, formerly an sle of Wight resident and now secretary of Braintree Golf Club, Essex, would be pleased to welcome any Lyonian visitors to the course. Sadly we hear that his wife underwent major surgery recently and trust that by now she has fully recovered.... Still on the golfing front, twins Hugh and Robert Wikner, both members of the Hadleigh Wood club, turned out regularly for the Lyonian squad in the past summer.... And past president Ray Pons took over the role of secretary of the Northwood club's popular Wednesday four-ball section this year.

55 people.. places.. events.. TMOTHY WEST STARS N TV EPC 'CHURCHLL AND THE GENERALS' t TMOTHY WEST, highly acclaimed for his TV role as Edward V, enhanced his reputation still further by portraying Winston Churchill in the three-hour BBC play, 'Churchill and the Generals', at the end of September. The epic drama covered the period from May 1940 when Britain's bulldog statesman became Prime Minister, to D-Day in June Timothy, an Old Lyonian, was quoted as saying: "t does not attempt to whitewash Churchill. There are a lot of people alive who knew Churchill well and that gives me added responsibility." For that reason he went to extraordinary lengths to "get it right". For months Timothy, married to Basil Fawlty's TV wife Prunella Scales, studied tape recordings and newsreels of Churchill. As well as working at the famous voice and his mannerisms, he was prepared for an uncomfortable but meticulous make-up job. One thing Timothy did not find difficult was smoking the famous Churchill cigars. He quipped: "t must be the first time that the B BC willingly paid out for a decent brand of cigar. " A CHOCE OF BOOKS...! SPEECH DAY was blessed with blazing sunshine, on Saturday, July 14, and, as usual, attracted a full house at the illustrious Harrow School Speech Room, with the ladies resplendent in a variety of summer outfits and hats. Charles Stuart, the retiring chairman of the School Committee of Management, had the task of delivering the main address and, in the splendid surroundings of the semi-circular hall, enthralled his audience with his oratory. Mr. Stuart, biographer of Lord Reith, suggested that perhaps there was some hint, or warning, as to what the future might hold, taking into account the choice of books by some prize-winners. For example, he noted that the economics prize-winner had selected' Age of Uncertainty' and that another boy had chosen' Collapse of the Universe'. Headmaster Mr. Gordon Surtees gave a comprehensive review of the school year and plans for the future. Not even the distraction of a woman fainting near the stage could disturb his concentration and he was given a huge ovation at the end. HOTEL'S' ALADDN'S CAVE' KETH WLSON, mine host of the County and Station Hotel, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, discovered that the hotel had an Aladdin' s Cave of "hidden treasure" when his famity took over the premises towards the end of For electricians rewiring a second floor bathroom came across a hidden cubby hole containing 27 odd bottles, curios and photographs, some nearly 100 years old. Among the finds were claimed' cure-ails', Old Dr. Jacob Townsend's Sarsparilla, and glycerine and cucumber rubbing linament. Old Lyonian Keith and his wife Judith found that most ofthe "treasures", including an envelope addressed to a Miss Florrie Wheatcroft at the hotel, were believed to date from the 1880's. The Wilson family - Keith's mother Mrs. Barbara Wilson lives with them - are no strangers to houses with a history. They came to Matlock Bath from the Anchor Hotel at Tempsford, Bedfordshire, where they lived in a 14th century cottage in the grounds which was supposed to be haunted. TMOTHY WEST as Churchill - Timbers. ROTARY CLUB PRESDENT 'Radio Times' photo by John SOLCTOR Ronald John Muriss had the honour of becoming president of the Ruislip-Northwood Rotary Club this year. Married with two children, aged 10 and seven, 44-year-old Ronald was born at Pinner and attended John Lyon School. He spent some of his National Service in Malaya, and later qualified as a solicitor with honours. He now lives at Rickmansworth. A keen golfer, he is a member of the Moor Park club and turns out for the Old Lyonian golf squad when available. He enjoys model-making, mostly metal cars, and photography. SAN FRANCSCO BEAT JOHN HAYESwas a welcome visitor to the club during a month's leave last May after completing a three-year assignment in Hong Kong. Now John, a quantity surveyor, has taken up a new post in San Francisco. During his stay here he attended our golf tournament at Northwood as an onlooker and visited several friends, including Tony and Liz Dawson at their delightful abode at Turnip End, Flowers Bottom, Speen, Bucks. Apparently the country aroma did our John a power of good! SHERSBY'S ELECTON TRUMPH MCHAEL SHERSBY, 46, an Old Lyonian who entered Parliament in 1972 when he upset the odds by holding the marginal seat at Uxbridge for the Conservatives, increased his majority in this year's general election. He lives with his family at Stoke Poges, Bucks. Another Tory MP, Mr. Anthony Grant (Harrow Central), was a guest at a reception for V Ps held in the masters' room on Speech Day. PCTURE PUZZLE... Several people wondered about the identity of players who appeared in a photograph included in the "From the Past" feature in last year's magazine. The occasion was the opening of the old School pavilion at Sudbury. All but one of the footballers was positively identified and they were (left to rightj: Colin Short, Malcolm Ames, Keith Crofter, Brian Ward, Malcolm Maynard, Tony Hodgetts, Danny Wiltshire, John King, Gordon Blyth and Lionel Boardman. Can anyone add the other name?

56 THE MAGNFCENT TEN! PETER JENKNS, as usual, used his charm and power of persuasion to field six cricket teams on Association Day, July 14. For the waverers there was that disdainful look in the bar and, of course, in the last resort the dreaded midnight call. But after calling his own team together at the White Horse for a pre-match pep talk and extracting generous quantities of ale from his colleagues, Peter caused consternation by divulging that he was off on holiday to Spain with his family that very afternoon. Well, you could have bowled them over. After a couple of chasers to blunt the shock news, VETERANS' wicketkeeper Peter Vessey keeps eye on an U-12 batsman. teams were both drawn. n an amusing incident in the first X game, Michael Christelowstroked the ball away, only to be sent back by his partner Rick Harragin who mistook white-flannelled photographer Drew Ferguson - taking a break from the' C' team game - for a fielder. The day's events culminated with a well-attended reception in the School's Music Room at which John Lancashire made his first public appearance as our new president. FOOTNOTE - Bill Burwoodwas unable to find his cricket boots, so apparently he borrowed an old pair of plimsols with ' Love Donny' inked on them...! MN BEER FESTVAL CHRSTELOW sweeps to leg against School first X. however, the 10 men promptly elected big spending Ray Malt as skipper for the day. (Nobody else could afford the job!) WHAT A PCTURE...! Later there was talk of flashing the result - a decisive five-wicket victory over the Under-13s - to Peter's plane as it jetted off to the berian peninsular. Our hero of the hour,roger Montague, scored a timely half-century. The main matches involving the first and second A wide variety of ales was available at the marvellous Mini Beer Festival on Friday, October 27, 1978, organised with the help of Geoff Lancashire. The organisers made it clear that "fizzy, tasteless keg beers" would be sold under protest. On sale for the throng of real ale enthusiasts were such brands as Adnams, Arkell, Eldridge Pope, Everard, nd Coope, Morland, Shepherds Neame, Tolly Cobbold, Wadworth and Youngs. Another novel event was a Barn Dance arranged by Graham Parrish which attracted enough interest to be cluded in the social calendar again. A number of discos were also held during the year for young members and friends. WHlLE presenting prizes at a rather po!;h girls' school Vhe other day, Gerald Harper asked a bright-eyed St Trinian's type: 'What are you going to do after you leave school?' Without a fl ic".~r of se!fdoubt She replied: " was thin!,ing of goin;; home, but t you'le got any be tter deas.,..' EKit Harper, speechless and blushing. D3~!;' Mail ASSOCATON DAY squad that played the U-13's: Philip Martin, Martin Sexton, Gordon Hart, Roger Montague, John Thompson, Ray Malt. Front: Drew Ferguson, Nick Edwards, Nigel Thorne, Robin Barris.

57 J ++ NEWSLNES ++ NEWSLNES++ QUZ SUPPER SUCCESS A QUZ SUPPER, a Curry evening and a Mini Beer Festival were among the most popular events on the social calendar in the past year and certainly showed that people are prepared to support activities of this kind. The second Quiz Supper was organised at the clubhouse by Graham Parrish on Saturday, February 4, with Andrew Cameron - introduced as "the poor man's Terry Wogan" - acting as MC. For good measure, there was a three-course meal of grapefruit segments, fish and chips, and apple pie and cream. The 120-strong gathering - split into 20 tables - put their minds to answering such tantalising questions as "The meaning in city circles of bed and breakfast deals" and "Kamikaze" (Divine Wind!), The cricket club staged another Curry Evening in the hall on Saturday, April 21, thanks to the efforts of Jan Pike and Tricia Peacock and their team of helpers. At 2 a head it was first class value for money, even though one wag quipped that the set-up had a Fawlty Towers atmosphere! Well, the waiters did include Stan Peacock, Dennis Goodhew and Rick Harragin. ROAD TO RUN...? Cllr Gordon Sullivan, a leading Conservative on Hillingdon Borough Councl'l and an Old Lyonian Vice-president, was quoted in the 'Middlesex Advertiser-Gazette' on April 20, as saying at an Eastcote residents' meeting: ".... The Socialists have had eight years to ruin this borough, and we have nearly four years. Ask any businessman what he can achieve in four years. We are not professionals, we do this in our spare time.... " SO UN-FAR... Our Fair's white elephant organiser Audrey Burwood was referred to in the' Harrow Observer' report of the event as" Aubrey Burwood"...! TV STAR.... Actor Kenneth Farrington - Billy Walker of Coronation Street fame - played for one of the visiting football teams at our ground at the end of last season. DOWN UNDER - John Woodyer (right) brought back this photo of Michael Shaw and John Williams (left) taken at Sydney airport. (See 'Testing Time'). BARBADOS BREF.... Bob and Eve Hill enlivened bar talk by recalling their hilarious experiences on a winter holiday in sunny Barbados. They briefed cricket captain Mike Christelow on interesting places" not to be missed" on his pending trip to the Caribbean, particularly the riverboat disco trips on which very scantily dressed girls did not seem to bother about showing onlookers a thing or two. TESTNG TME... John Williams spent some weeks in Australia last winter and watched the fifth Test which England eventually won after being 27 for five at one stage. He met up with Old Lyonian colleagues Martin Harris, Michael 5haw and Dave 'Ginger' Thomas for a few' sundowners', and also John Woodyer, who happened to be in Sydney on business. VOTE OF THANKS... The council meeting on May 17 closed with special thanks to the chair, especially as Ray Potts, our retiring President, had generously bought all the beer thinking it was his last meeting in office. Afterwards he was quietly informed that it wasn't...! TEENAGERS FNED... Two teenagers from outside the club were convicted and fined 20 each and ordered by local magistrates to pay a total of 50 to the Association as compensation for causing damage to property on the 1978 Fireworks Night. The club intends to crack down equally hard on any offenders in future. SLVER WEDDNG..., Colin and Val Castell marked their silver wedding last Spring with a week-long trip to the United States and flew back to London on Concorde. "Marvellous," said Val. "the phenomenon of speeding from darkness into brightness was incredible." WELCOME VSTOR.... Bob Barris was a welcome visitor from his Suffolk home at the football club supper. t was good to see that he had overcome a nasty, virus infection which had left him weak. His son, Robin, an ex-first team regular, was also present and has apparently caught the golf' bug'. WNTER WOOLLY.... On spotting Graham Parrish wearing an ear-hugging woolly hat at the club during the winter freeze-up, one wag joked: "Look out, here comes the 5murff!" NOT SO BAD(MNTON)... Joe Kerridge's initiative in organising a badminton competition in July attracted a fair amount of interest, particularly among the girls. John Kerley and David Smith's daughter Julia emerged as winners of the singles events. WEDDNG BELLS... Club members who walked down the aisle in the past year included Robin Hooper, Adrian Parrish, Roger Edelman and Peter Beckwith. Also married, for the second time, was David Westmore. DSCO delight for a young girl at the club.

58 SPORTS PARADE OLD L YONAN FOOTBALL CLUB THE season will go down as one of the best in the history of the Old Lyonian Football Club and certainly the best in recent years. Under the captaincy of Steve Kaufmann, the first X, playing some splendid football, gained promotion to the Second Division of the Southern Amateur League. The championship was won by Old Westminster Citizens, with the Lyonians runners-up nine points behind - but five points in front of third-placed Alleyn Old Boys. Th e strength of the Second Division opposition that we will be facing can be judged by Westminster's record and the fact that they were relegated the previous season. Our success was based on teamwork and a fine team spirit with skilful contributions from Kaufmann, Andy Gilbert and Scott Paget. The side have played together for some years now and the benefit of a settled team is beginning to show. The club owes a big 'thank you' to two former first team skippers, Allan Watson and Ross Chiese, who helped to create this situation. HEALTHY COMPETTON Kaufmann has at his disposal a potential first team squad of about 17 players which should continue to produce healthy competition for places and a strong second X. n fact, the strength of the club can be seen from the respectable position in the table of the second X which sustained only two league defeats after Christmas. Our reserves contain several players with extensive first team experience and have an enthusiastic captain in Andy M arsden-jones. The third X managed to retain their Second Division status but the side that gained promotion is now gradually breaking up. However, it is good to report that the likes of Brian Holgate, Aan Watson, Dick Fensome and Geoff L YONAN team that clinched promotion at Brentham - Back: Harragin, Levy, Davies, Gilbert, Vessey, S. Vessey, R. Front: Holgate, Kaufmann, Chiese, Flynn and Watson. Slake are playing as well as ever. Also, the fourth X under Joe Kerridge produced some good results and enjoyed a relatively successful season. OUR OLDEST 'CRTC' Finally, all football club members were sorry to hear about the death of our oldest 'critic' Bob King, who rarely missed a home match. His enthusiasm and advice will be sorely missed. JOHN MARSDEN (Hon Secretary) DVSOl': THREE Old WestminEter Citizens Old Lyonj ans Allcyn Old Boys Dri tann ie llouse Bank of El~glund Old Lv t~l L:eri2.ns Alexancl'[;' PDrk bis B)~~nth8.m G,laco Pearl 11ssuranee Reigate Pr'iory ,,",,-. C. c."' Q./ c [ l.j L! ~ ~O (; 2 6l.j 12

59 CELEBRATNG - Andy Gilbert. LOOKNG AHEAD ANY follower of Old Lyonian football should know by now that the season proved to be one of the most successful for 20 years. After many nailbiting moments the first X won promotion to the Second Division by a quite convincing margin in the end. Having finished fifth in the 19n-78 season, we were genuinely optimistic about our chances of promotion and in our first league game we scored eight against Reigate at Pinner View - a better start than anyone could have imaginedl The second game was won convincingly enough and then against old adversaries Britannic House, the first X showed great character in storming back from 1-4 down to win 5-4, with Rick Harragin scoring a hat-trick. The customary rot, however, set in. Fortunately it involved mostly cup-ties and, on the credit side, this enabled us to concentrate on the league. ndeed, recovering from a 4-0 drubbing against league leaders Old Westminster Citizens, the team did well to hold promotionchasing Alleyns to a draw, especially as we were reduced to 10 men. A temporary setback was suffered against Alexandra Park, but from Christmas onwards the team produced an impressive run. Every player deserves a mention but to include one and not another would be unfair. Suffice to say that once promotion was felt possible the majority were mature enough to accept the added responsibilities and pressures required to ensure that promotion was achieved. A measure of our success was that in the last 14 games only seven points were dropped and we were five points clear of third placed A/eyns in the final reckoning. ndeed, there was a fitting climax to the season as, with promotion assured, the first X were at home to league champions Old Westminster Citizens. Determined to avenge our earlier defeat, we seemed to be on top at the start, but we were reduced to 10 men shortly before half-time and further injuries saw us unluckily lose 2-3. At least we had the consolation of scoring our 50th league goal. A thoroughly exciting and rewarding season which must now be consolidated upon. Our goal must be to aim for as high a position as possible in the Second Division. STEVE KAUFMANN (First X captain) FACTS AND FGURES First X League Results Reigate (h) 8-1, Cuaco (h) 3-1, Britannic House (a) 5-4, bis (h) 1-1, Old Westminster Citizens (a) 0-4, Alleyns (a) 1-1, Alexandra Park (a) 1-5 Pearl (a) 2-2, Cuaco (a) 2-1, Alleyns (h) 4-3, bis (a) 3-2, Bank of England (a) 1-0, Alexandra Park (h) 2-1, Reigate (a) 1-1, Old Latymerians (h) 2-3, Old Latymerians (a) 3-0, Pearl (h) 0-0, Britannic House (h) 2-0, Brentham (h) 3-0, Brentham (a) 2-2, Bank of England (h) 2-1, Old Westminster Citizens (h) 2-3. Other results (Cup-ties and friendlies) Cholmlians (f) 4-3 (a); Brentham (f) 2-1 (a); Finchlians (f) 1-5 (a); Tennysonians (OBC) 1-3 (a); Uxonians (AFA) 4-0 (h); Cheyneyans (AFA) 5-0 (h); Southgate County (AFA) 2-5 (a); Hamptonians (MAFA) 1-2 (h); Sinjuns (f) 1-2 (h); Harrow St Mary's (f) 1-1 (h. Team appearances (including cup-ties and friendlies): Levy (19), Ebrahim (12); Davies (25), Brick (16)' Chiese (29), Flynn, K. (25), Watson, R. (29), Vessey, S. (13), Kaufmann (31), Harragin (31), Paget (22), Geelan, M. (22), Gilbert (25), Parks (9), Orchard (7), Watkiss, D. (4), Vessey, R. (4), Holgate (4), Reed (3)' Flynn, N. (2), Phipps (2). Also: Blake, Jackson, Povey. Goals: 14 - Harragin; 11 - Gilbert; 10 - Paget; 9 - Kaufmann; 5 - Geelan; 4 - Watson, Chiese; 3 - Blake, Vessey, S.; 2 - Davies, Holgate, Vessey, R.; 1 - Parks. 1,

60 OLD lyonlan FODTBAll [LUB STAi SUPPER TOP AWARD FOR SKPPER CLUB captain Steve Kaufmann (pictured with Ray Potts, President) was the popular winner of the coveted' Sportsman ofthe Year' trophy atthe football club's annual supper in April. Chairman John Woodyer described Steve as a born leader and an inspiration to the first team in their successful promotion campaign. n reply, Steve praised John, a former winner of the award, for his hard work behind the scenes which, he said, had contributed to an upturn in the club's fortunes. Derek Prangnell (Old Latymeriansl. a vicepresident of the SAL and former reserve team match secretary, proposed the toast to the club and said he always enjoyed visiting Pinner View - even in his capacity as a referee! KAUFMANN darts through Sinjuns defence. SPECAL TRBUTE Peter Jackson, regular third team goalkeeper, welcomed the guests among the loo-strong audience while Norman Chiese - father of event organiser Ross Chiese - completed the formalities with an equally witty speech. Tony Dawson acted as MC during an entertaining evening. KAUFMANN received the 1979 Sportsman of the Year award from Ray Potts (President). ESTABLSHED 1865 J. A. MASSEY & SONS FUNERAL SERVCE Cremations Private Chapels LOWLANDS ROAD, HARROW /2227 /2230 MEMORALS

61 - ) SX-A-SDE finalists in Lyonian event at Pinner View, with winning team (front! of Christelow, the Flynn brothers, Marsden Jones, Kerridge and Harragin. Back row includes the Paget and Vessey brothers. MKE GEELAN (centre) scores against Old Actonians in a league game which the visitors won 3-2. SX-A-SDE... The football club organised a successful six-aside competition last season with teams provided by Messrs Chiese, Woodyer, Kaufmann, Kerridge, Marsden-Jones and Paget. The event was followed by a cheese and wine party. Steve Kaufmann's team topped one league section and Ross Chiese's squad the other one. But, rather surprisingly, the two runners-up, Scott Paget's side and Andy Marsden-Jones' six, respectively, beat them in play-offs for a place in the final, with Paget's boys winning the day 1-0 thanks to a goal from Rick Harragin. Much credit must go to John and Pearl Woodyer who both put in a lot of work to make the day so enjoyable for all. SPORT SNPPETS... L YONAN defenders keep out Old Latymerians in a reserve game which we won 5-3. Former football club captain Jim Sharp emigrated to Canada this year.... And one-time regular goalkeeper Geoff Swain, now resident in Portugal with his family, made football club chairman John Woodyer most welcome on a recent visit. SOCCER CASUAL TY... Tom Q'Connor suffered a compound leg fracture in a match at Lewisham last season. John Woodyer travelled across London to visit him in hospital, only to find that Tom had been released a few hours earlier. Shortly before his accident luckless Tom sustained a nasty nose injury in trying to quell some troublemakers who gatecrashed a Bonfire Night disco.... Another soccer casualty was Andy Marsden-Jones who had to have an operation on his broken nose after being injured in a second X game at Reigate. CLUB DEBUT... Spectator Andrew Ferguson celebrated his 13th birthday by stepping in at the last moment to make a surprise debut for the fourth X in an AFA Cup-tie against Hampstead Heathens, refereed by his dad, at Sudbury last season. The Lyonians went one up before their missing player turned up to take over from Andrew, but finally lost 7-2. FOLED! Sinjuns' defence under pressure., i

62 OPENERS Michael Smith and Paul Harris. L YONAN team that reached final of the Mayor of Harrow's consolation competition for the Red Cross trophy, only to lose to Hatch End at Pinner's ground - Back: Harragin, Davies, Smith, M., Staines, Montague, P., Kerley. Front: Thorn, Watkiss, Christelow, Smith, D., Melior. And (below) Guy Woodbridge, a past president, presents Christelow with the runners-up trophy. SCHOOLBOY David Fell, 14, scored a brilliant 88 for the President's X in the August Bank Holiday Monday fixture at Pinner View. Scores: President's X dec., Lyonians THE Old Lyonian Cricket Club had an indifferent season, winning 10 and drawing nine of their 35 games. But there were some praiseworthy performances, notably from Rick Harragin, whose 61 wickets, at an average of 18.27, could have been a lot higher with a bit of luck. His normal opening partner John Kertev (26 wickets) showed great promise and the pace attack was well backed up by the spin of Brian Holgate (27 wickets at an average of 11.92) and Mark Richards. Apart from the consistent Mike Christelow runs in 31 innings for an average of the batting was disappointing, although the line-up was strengthened later through the availability of schoolmaster Steve Long who topped the averages (34.25). He scored 274 in nine innings, with a top score of 74. However, the emergence of David Thorn, Mark Richards and John Davies was an encouraging sign. CARBBEAN CRCKET TOUR For the second X, who won four and drew 11 of their 23 games, noteworthy performances came from David Phillips, Martin Lancashire, Chris Melior, Joe Kerridge and Gary Staines, while Mike Smith had the satisfaction of scoring his maiden century for the club. Best match figures were returned by Kerridge (5-12) and Melior (6-42). First X captain Mike Christelow had the distinction of touring Barbados with the Harrow AMCC last April. Although his own performances were relatively disappointing, the sun, sand and social activities tended to make up for this! HAMCC played against West ndies professionals like Col!is King, Malcolm Marshal! and Lawrence Payne, and to watch their batting was a revelation Catches (1st X): 18 Staines; 14 Thorn (plus four stumpings), 10 Harragin; 8 Davies; 6 Kerley, Smith, M; 5 Holgate; 4 Harris, Montague, Vessey, R. Top individual scores (1st X): Davies 85, Harragin 81, Long 74, Smith, M. 74, Holgate 71, Christelow 66, Harris 62, Montague61, Richards51.2ndX: Smith, M.100not, Phillips, D. 80 not, Castell, C. 51, Phillips, R. 50. CUP CRACKER... Chris Melling won both his frames to clinch a thrilling 7-5 Poore Cup victory for the Lyonians' 'B' team at North Wembley Conservatives last season. t was one of the most exciting matches for a long time, with Ken Dungate, Peter Holgate, Drew Ferguson and Mike Christelow all scoring vital points.

63 GOLFERS ( to r) Drew Ferguson, Peter Hines, Peter Freund and Hugh Wikner at the 14th at Northwood. Hines won the singles championship, and Wikner and Ferguson the afternoon foursomes. (Photo: John Hayes) UPSON EDGED OUT PETER HNES (handicap five) braved the waterlogged conditions to win the President's Cup with a scratch score of 79 from a record 40-strong field in the Old Lyonian Golf Society's Spring meeting at Northwood on May 11. Peter Upson (14), also 79, had to be content with second place, taking into account the last nine holes, with Norman Fairweather (5) one stroke behind the two leaders. Upson, with 40 points, had the consolation of winning the Stableford competition for the Northwood Cup, while Ray Potts (20), President, was runner-up with 37 points. The afternoon foursomes event was won by Hugh Wikner and Drew Ferguson with 35 points. They had the better last nine compared with Bill Duck and John Wilson, also 35 points. UNBEATEN RECORD The Lyonian golf squad, under the leadership of Michael Sillett, enjoyed a surprisingly successful season, considering that a number of top players were not always available for various reasons. n fact, it completed a threematch programme with an unbeaten record - starting with a decisive 2 Y2- Y2 win over Canford at Northwood, then sharing the spoils against a strong UCS team 2 Y2-2 Y2 at Stanmore, and winding up with a thrilling 4 Y2-3 Y2 victory over Old Merchant Taylors at Moor Park. Only an amazing 25-foot putt on the final green foiled Ray Potts and Drew Ferguson from giving the Lyonians a clean sweep against Canford, for whom Gordon Surtees played, on May 22. They had to settle for a half, but Brian Collins and Roger Montague, plus Sillett and John Curtis, won their matches 4 and 3 and one up, respectively. The UCS match in June was most dramatic with Ferguson levelling the scores at 2-2, with one halved, thanks to a 3 and 2 victory in the final game. Peter Hines and Hugh Wlkner led the way with a splendid 5 and 3 triumph, Curtis and Montague halved their game, and Sillett and Potts unluckily lost on the final green after dropping the last two holes. MOOR PARK WN On a lovely summer's evening, on July 12, the Lyonians battled hard over Moor Park's West Course to steal the honours 4 Y2-3 Y2 against OMTs, with Curtis, Potts and Gus Sheret all winning their singles matches. Sillett, and Hugh and Robert Wikner, halved games. Lack of availability among top-rated players meant that the club did not enter the annual Grafton Morrish tournament this year. But a party travelled to Sherborne, in Dorset, for a golf weekend, organised by Jake Clarke, at the end of September. The two-round Stableford competition for' Mike's Mug' was won again by Bill Duck, with a total of 68 points. Other leading scores: Peter Hines 67, Hugh Wikner 66, Robert Wikner 64 and Peter Clarke 59., SAD END TO SEASON THE snooker section's season was overshadowed by the death of organiser and captain, Bob King, as he was about to play in the final league match against Wembley Conservatives at Pinner View. (See Obituary column). Yet a few weeks earlier, in March, Bob had reached the final of our snooker championship, only to come off second best against his old rival, Ernest Brown for the third time in four years. Ernest re-affirmed his position as the club's No. 1 by retaining the title with a decisive 2-0 victory. He has now carried off the Philpott trophy nine times in 11 years - a record that is unlikely to be equalled. Bob, club champion in 1961,1963 and 1965, must have been very disappointed about the outcome, but philosophically accepted that he had done well to reach the final again.... SHARE OF LUCK Yet Ernest had his share of luck on the way to his 12th final. For example, Stan Peacock, the 1976 champion, was desperately unfortunate in their semi-final when he potted the final black - only to watch the cue ball roll slowly across the table and drop into the middle pocket! An indication of the growing interest among young members was shown by the fact that Rick Harragin (handicap 15) and Rob Willies (receiving five points) fought out the handicap final. After a shaky start Rick, the favourite, emerged a worthy 2-0 winner. SNOOKER FNALSTS: Ernest Brown (champion), Bob King The section ran two teams in the Harrow and District League again and several young players were blooded with success, including Rob Willies and Chris Melling in the' B' team under the guidance of Ken Dungate, now section secretary. D.F. J

64 MEMBERS -XEC, F=e J November, 1979 A Acraman, R. F., Courtfield, 49 Kingsend, Ruislip, HA4 7DD. Ruislip Adams, G., 22 Deane Way, Eastcote, Ruislip Adarns, P. J., "Coed Fryn", Efail, Newydd, Benllech, sle of Anglesey, N. Wales 36 Alexandre, D., c/o National Westminster Bank Ltd. 378, Pinner Road, N. Harrow 75 Allan, J. H., "Calstock", 93 Moss Lane, Pinner Altman, N. J. C., 90 Capel Gardens, Pinner Ames, M. J., 5, Wetheral Drive, Stanmore, Middx Andrews, N. M. B., 6 Burnsall Place, Harpenden, Herts. Harpenden Archer, M. L., "Wildwoods", Stanmore Common Armitage, C. J., 53 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA 1 3HT Armitage, J. P., 53 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA 1 3HT Ashcroft, W. D., 'Riverain', Gossmore Lane, Marlow, Bucks Ashmore, S. D., 41 Elmcroft Cres., N. Harrow Ayton, A., - B 69 Baker, R. C., 50 Royston Pk., Hatch End Balchin, N. J., 7 Cuckoo Hill Rd., Pinner Ball, J. B., 51 Kenton Park Ave., Kenton, Harrow, HA3 8DS Banks, G. L. W., 195 Chaplin Rd., Wembley Barker, L. G., Elmdene, Church Lane, Pinner, HA5 3AD Barnard, D. J., 24 High St., Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7AA Barnard, F., 24 High St. Wealdstone, Harrow HA37AA Barnard, W. T., 77 Bonnersfield La. Harrow Barris, R. G. N., 31 Park Meadow, Hatfield, Herts. Hatfield Barris, R. J., 12 St. Johns Hill, Wood bridge, Suffolk, 1 P12 1 HS. Wood bridge Barter, W. H., clo Nat-West Bank, Colchester, Essex. Colchester Bartlett, P. M., 10 Penn House, Main Avenue, Moor Park, Northwood, HA62HH 1896 Bartlett, R. J., 51 Warrington Rd., Harrow Batch, C, J., 17 Meredith Close, Pinner, HA54RP Batch, J. 5., 17 Meredith Close, Pinner, HA54RP Baxter, J. 5., 4 Byron Hill Rd., Harrow Beam, R., 12 Stanmore Gardens, Aldwick, Bognor, Sussex. Bognor Beckwith, P. J., 179 Albury Drive, Pinner Bell, P. F., 418 Dogburn Lane, Orange, Connecticut U. S.A 74 Bellman, L. A., 215 Woodcock Hill, Harrow Berelson, R. A. D., 34 Fallowfield, Stanmore Hill, HA73 DF 79 Berry, H. V., 19 Farm Avenue, Harrow, HA2 7LP Bery, R. M. R., 51 Rathgar Ave., Ealing, London, W.13 9LP Biddle, G. R., 6 Towers Road, Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4SJ Biggs, M. A., 30 Mulgrave Rd., Harrow Biggs, N. T., 30 Mulgrave Rd., Harrow Birchall, V. G., Stonford Farm, Bayswater Road, Headington, Oxford 74 Bird, S. A., "Holmbrook", 7A Kings Oak Close, Monks Risborough, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP179LB 77 Bishop, A. R. J., 7 Plaitford Close, Rickmansworth, Herts Bishop, M. A., 12 Windsor Close, S. Harrow Blake, G. C., 11 Ranock Close, Sundon Park, Luton, Beds. LU33JY 75 Bliss, C. J. A., 19 Duffield Close, Harrow Bluett, R. F. W., 18 Suffolk Rd., Harrow Boardman, L., 8 Whitmore Rd., Harrow HA 1 4AB Boardman, J. L. A., 8 Whitmore Rd., Harrow HA 1 4AB Boddington, R. S.,25 Birch Grove, Acton, W Bone,. J., 12 Canuden Road, Chelmsford, Essex 43 Boobyer, E. H., 39 Hervey Rd., Blackheath, S. E Booth, D. J.,23 Orchard Drive, Chorleywood, Herts. Chorleywood Borgonon, R. E., 44 Treve Ave., Harrow Bowles-Bevan, G. J., 10 Oakley Close, Church Rd., Hanwell, W.7 54 Braddock, J. M. F., 4 Allanhall Way, Kirkella, Hull, E. Yorks. Hull Bradman, T. R., 32 Becmead Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 8EY Brake, P. J., 72 Ducks Hill Rd., Northwood Bray, A. A., 20 Pippin Close, Orchard Rise, Shirley, Surrey 76 Brazier, C. R., Coombe Ct., Ellesborough Rd., Butlers Cross, nr Wendover, Bucks Breingan, A. D., P.O. Box 20468, Hennessy Road Post Office, Asian House, Hong Kong 73 Brew, D. M., 8 Elstree Rd., Bushey Heath, Herts Brewin, A. P. W., April Cottage, Cansiron Lane, Ashurst Wood, E. Grinstead, W. Sussex, RH19 3SE. Forest Row Brick, B. D.,18 Dalkeith Grove, Stanmore, Middx Bridgman, M. A., 38 Dene Rd., Northwood 78 Briggs, M. S., 33 Lindsay Drive, Kenton, HA3 OTA Bright, J. R., 53 Woodwaye, Ox hey, Watford, Herts. WDl 4NN. Wat Bristow, R. S. E., 7 Holly Shaws, Stevenage, Herts., SG2 8NZ. Stevenage Brockman, D. C., 15 Fremantle Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 7PO. HW Brooks, P. A., 90 Breakspear Road South, ckenham 38 Brown, D. M., 10 Fairlawns Dv., Herstmonsceux, Sussex 25 Brown, E., Estoril, The Drive, Rickmansworth, Herts, R'worth Brown, E., 19, Glanleam Rd., Stanmore Brown, G. McM., Dalkeith, 37 Clements Rd., Chorleywood, Herts, WD35JS 73 Browne, S. L.,- 74 Bryan, A. W., 3 Dewsbury Close, Church Ave., Pinner Bullivant, D. A.,- 77 Bunyan, P. D., 633 Harrow Road, Wembley 76 Burns, D. N., 69 Wolmer Gardens, Edgware, Middx., HAS 80B 45 Burwood, W. J., 1 Barnhill, Pinner Butler, P. J. S., Langdale, Copse Close, Northwood Butterworth, R. W., Sandfords, The Green, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks Byatt, N. M., 18 Kingsway, Wembley Park C 66 Cameron, A. J., 52 Hedgerley, Chinnor, Oxon. Kingston Blount Campbell, A. J., 46 East Court, North Wembley HAO 3QL Campbell, C. C., 3 Whitebarn Crescent, Woodcock Lane, Hordle, Lymington, S04 OFY Campbell, R. F. B., M.A., 30 Marine Drive, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL 11 2EN Canfor, D. L., P.O. Box 1121 Launceston 7250, Australia Carden-Noad, Mrs. E. G., 44 Westmorland Road, N. Harrow Carden-Noad, R. G., The Cedars, Old Witney Road, South Leigh, Witney, Oxon Carter, P. M., 22 Glover Road, Pinner Castell, C. R., 3 West Dr. Gdns., Harrow Weald Castell, J. A., 36 Chestnut Av., Chorleywood, Herts. R'worth Charles, A. M., 1 Raffin Green La., Datchworth, Herts 70 Charles, D. J. M., 2 Gerrard Road, Harrow Chatham, E. F., 1 Tempsford Court, Sheepcote Road, Harrow Chatham, R. F., 82 Tattenham Way, Burgh Heath, Tadworth, Surrey. BH Cheal, J. G. R., 2 Greenbank Ave., Wembley Cheney, P. H. S., 28 Rickmansworth Rd., Pinner Chiese, R. A. N., 15 The Hoe, Carpenders Park, Herts Christelow, M. J., 193 Wembley Hli Rd Wembley Christie, A. J., St. Finnan's, Magpie Hall Rd., Bushey Heath, Herts Cl ark, E. 1.,23 Kenton Rd., Harrow 76 Clark, S. M. H., 1 Byron House, Byron Hill Road, Harrow Clarke, A. C., 2 Holden Wy, Upminster, Essex UP Clarke, J. E. K., 126 Waxwell La., Pinner Clarke, J. P., Fairlong, Poynington, Sherborne, Dorset. Corton Denham Clarke, R. C., Pheasantries Cottage, The Common, Berkhamsted, Herts. Berkhamsted 2641 i J

65 ASSOCATON SUBSCRPTONS REMNDERS for subscriptions still seem to be necessary and with the high cost of postage are proving to be an unacceptable drain on Association funds. The rules of the Association state that subscriptions shall be due and payable in advance on the 1 st May in every year and unless paid within 30 days, membership shall be immediately terminated. t is sad to relate that despite a very liberal interpretation of the rules it has been necessary to remove a number of names from the directory. Will all those members who have not paid their subscriptions or have underpaid by standing order please let me have their remittance forthwith. i.e. 8 or 3 for country members living outside 20 miles radius of Pinner View. will be only too pleased to provide bankers order forms on request. Advising me of change or amendment of address, as soon as possible, is most important if we are to keep in touch with you. Any assistance in providing addresses for those members whose names only are listed would be greatly appreciated. D. R. MARTN (Hon. Membership Secretary) 47 Clench, B. H. R., 'Little Court', 162 Bloomfield Road, Bath BA2 2AT. Bath (0225) Clench, J. A., clo Binzagr Co., PO Box 54, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 75 Clibbens, P. C., Yiewswood, 32 Manor Rd., Ruislip, HA4 7LB Cloutman, R. G. 0., 59 Glebe Cres., Kenton, Harrow Cohen, R. H., 12 Lodge Close, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middx Coles, D. J. W., 'Beechwood', Trout Rise, Loudwater, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 4JR. Rkwth Collingbourne, S. E., Manor Villa, Balcombe, Sussex 57 Collins, B. P., 'Cottered', Austenwood Lane, Chalfont St. Peter, Bucks 78 Colmer, C. C., 44 Woodhall Drive, Pinner Connor, R. G., Aubade, 76 Pebworth Rd., Harrow Constable, M. R., 3 Chiltern Way, Tonbridge, Kent. Tonbridge Cook, M. F., Breakspeare, Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, Bucks, SL9 8RZ 75 Corbishley, G. C. 97 Sudbury Ct. Dr., Harrow Corns, T. N., 30 Annison Rd., E., Molesey, Surrey Coumbe, A., 9 Lapstone Gdns, Kenton Cowley, M. J., 11 Neilson Close, Chandlers Ford, Hants 45 Creber, M. W. T., 91 Headstone La. N. Harrow Cresswell, P. H., 17 Moor Pk. Rd., Northwood Cridlan, G. R., Pentlands, 13 Trimley Lane, Farnham, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM23 1 HX 74 Cross, P. T., 7 Wood hill Cres., Kenton, Harrow Cuerden, M. J., 17 Winchester Dr., Pinner Cummings, W. F. 51 Norwood Dv., N. Harrow Curtis, J. G., 3 vy Cottages, Silver Hill, Chalfont St. Giles Bucks HP84PY " o 30 Davies, G. A., 20 Avenue Rd., Pinner Davies, J. R., 102 Eastcote Rd., Pinner Davies, N. R., 41 Norman Ct., Pinner Davies, P. J., 3 Wood berry Ave., N. Harrow Davies, W. R. L., 57 Hill Road, Pinner, Middx, HA5 1 LD Davis, C. J., 'Kaden', Rickmansworth Rd., Harefield, UB9 6JX. Hfld Davis, J. C., 44 Marsh Rd., Pinner, HA5 5NO Davis, N. J., 'Kaden', Rickmansworth Rd., Harefield, UB9 6JX. Hfld Davis, P. A., 47 Park Ave., Ruislip Dawson, A. R., Dawn Cottage, Turnip End, Flowers Bottom, Speen, Bucks 77 Denning, S., 42 Yeading Avenue, Rayners Lane, Harrow, HA2 9RN Dennis, A. J., 55 Birchmead Avenue, Pinner, HA5 2BO Dev, S. S., 33 Angus Or., S. Ruislip Dillon, J. D., 22 Linden Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8BD 77 Doughty, P. T., 246 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware Doulton, J. F., 7 The Avenue, Hatch End, HA5 5EN Doulton, J. G., 7 The Avenue, Hatch End, HA5 5EN Drake, C., 8 Bolton Rd., Harrow Drake, M. L., 39 Greenford Road, Greenford Duck, H. W. A., 127 London Road, Braintree, Essex. Braintree Dungate, K. A., 'Norvic', Oxford Rd, Tatling End, Gerrards X, Bucks Dungate, K. G., 'Norvic', Oxford Rd, Tatling End, Gerrards X, Bucks Dunning, A. S., Lingwood, Oakhill Ave., Pinner Dunston, C. W., 6 Alington Cres., Kingsbury, NW E 79 Earls, M. B., 148 Preston Road, Wembley, HA98NJ Ebrahim, V. W., 37, Somervell Rd., S. Harrow Edwards, B. J., 18 Francis Rd., Pinner Edwards, B. P., 53 Diamond Road, Watford, Herts Edwards, D. N., O.N.E. Unit 1, 40 Wamba Rd, Bentleigh East, Victoria, 3165, Australia 76 Edwards, M. C., Ouinton Lodge, 15 Shirleys, Ditchling, Sussex, BN6 8UD. Hassocks Edwards, N. S., 19 Spring Gardens, East Molesey, Surrey Edwards, R. T., Ryden Cottage, Charlton, nr Pershore, Worcs 78 Eldridge, J. D., 61a Kingsend, Ruislip Embleton, E. G., F. 28, Myrtleside Clo., Green La., Northwood English, N. R., 38 Court Rd., ckenham, Uxbridge Escott, A. W. V., 4 Parkway, Hillingdon, UB10 9JX 77 Etherden, M. R., 64 Eastcote Road, Pinner Evans, G. H., 108 Sharps Lane, Ruislip Evans, J. F., Flat 3, Little Court, 6 Roxborough Ave., Harrow. HA 1 3BX 42 Eve, Capt. D., Smugglers Retreat, Portsmouth Rd., Ripley, Surrey, Ripley Everest, M. D., Talland, Chorleywood Rd., Chorleywood, Herts F 38 Fairweather, N. D. H., 1 Bouverie Gdns., Preston Rd., Harrow Farnes, K., The Thatched Cottage, Stretton Sugwas, Hereford 78 Felber, D. A., 69 Shaftesbury Ave., Kenton, HA3 ORB Fell, G. T., 33 The Drive, North Harrow 54 Ferguson, A. R., 26 Boundary Rd., Eastcote, Pinner, HA5 1 PN Ferguson,. D., 79 Anglesmede Crescent, Pinner Fields, J. M., 14 Prowse Ave., Bushey Heath, Herts Fish, F. A., 5, Falkland Place, L'don NW5 76 Fisher, D. S., 92 West Hill, Wembley Park Fisher, N. E., 92 West Hill, Wembley Park Fisk, K. L., 12 The Rise, Llanishen, Cardiff. CF4 5RD. Cardiff Flamank, S. A., 46 The Clump, Rickmansworth, Herts Fleming, S. C., 40 Elm Avenue, Eastcote, Ruislip, HA48PD Fletcher, R.., Greenstones, Rockery Wy., Haywards Heath, Sussex. Haywards Heath Flynn, G. N., 35 Glover Road, Pinner HA5 LO Aynn, K., c/o Comptroller's Div. nternational nsp., Box 1901 Citibank N.A., 399 Park Ave., Nev:, York, N.Y , USA

66 71 Forcer, D. E., 24 Severns Field, Epping, Essex, CM16 5AP 68 Forcer, T. M., 19 Sycamore Close, Towcester, Northants, NN12 7BW 67 Forman, A. A. H., The Cottage, King Street, New Buckenham, nr Diss, Norfolk 79 Fox, R. M., 126 Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Middx Frampton, P. F., 'Beestones', Christchurch Road, Virginia Water, Surrey, Wentworth Franks, G. H., 42 Shahesbury Avenue, Kenton. Harrow Freeth, J. R., 26, Davenham Av., Northwood 59 Freund, P. M., 62 West Avenue, Pinner, Middx, HA5 5BX G 41 Gadd, J. H. H., Troutcot, Troutstream Wy, Loudwater, Herts. R'worth Gardner, lo F., 39 Carlton Av, Kenton. Harrow Garland, D. A., 25 Penshurst Gdns, Edgware, Middx Garland, S. E., 44 Ranvilles Lane, Catisfield, Fareham, Hants. 75 Geelan, J. P., 35 Wendela Ct., Sudbury Hill, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA 1 3NB Gibbons, M. J., 2 Paddocks Piece, Ramsbury, nr. Marlborough, Wilts. Rams Gilbert, J. A., 41 Abbey House, Abbey Rd., St. John's Wood, NW Gillett, P. R., 12 Orchard Av, Harpenden, Herts. Harp'den Glynn, V. M. P., 19 Evelyn Dr., Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4Rlo Goldstein, P. J., 13 Glanleam Rd, Stanmore, HA7 4NW Goodhew, O. A. R., 39 Blythwood Rd, Pinner, HA5 30W Goodman, K. R., 52 Woodcock Hill, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 ljf Goozee, K. A., 125 Sylvia Avenue, Hatch End, Pinner, Middx 46 Gordon, D. H., Harewood Ho., Andover Down, Hants Goscomb, O. G., 4 The Green Martock, Somerset ' 40 Goscomb, Cdr. J. D. lo, R.N., 47 Roxborough Pk, Harrow 74 Gottlieb, A. J., 50 Barn Way, Wembley Park Gray, J. lo, 46 Bonnersfield Lane, Harrow Greenwood, J., 31 Elmbridge Dr, Ruislip. Ruislip Greenwood, J., 58 Highview, Pinner Griffiths, C. G., 48 Woodhill Crescent, Kenton Griffiths, K., 41 Sunningdale Avenue, Eastcote, Ruislip Grigg, R. A., 24 Marsworth Ave., Pinner Grout, R. D., 60 London Lane, Bromley, Kent, BRl 3RA 35 Gudgin, R., 31 Windmill H., Ruislip 47 Gulson, P. A., 'Norton', High St, Roydon, Essex. Roydon Gutman, R. G., - H 75 Hackett, M. S. C., 20 Woodberry Ave, North Harrow Hall, C. A., 10 Nower Hill, Pinner Hall, H. L., Knapp Cottage, Rampisham, Dorchester, Dorset 26 Hall, J. A., 48 Wolsey Rd., Northwood Hamme, G., 35 Eagle Rd., Wembley Hannay, C. K., 101 Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Nottingham 79 Hansler, N. W., 25 Rectory Way, ckenham, Uxbridge, Middx Hardie,., Blue Grass, Salters Acres, Winchester, Hants. 77 Harragin, R. M., 61 Cranleigh Gdns., Kenton, Harrow Harrington, G. N., 19 Oxford Road, Moseley, Birmingham, Harrington, K. R. F., 6 Oakhill Ave., Pinner, HA5 3DN Harris, B. W., 123 Bucklesham Rd, pswich, Suffolk 57 Harris, D. E., 'Hunter's Moon', Pinkney Lane, Lyndhurst, Hants. Lyndhurst Harris, M. N., 6/70 Kings Park Rd., West Perth, Western Australia Harris, P. J., 21 Campden Rd, ckenham. Ruislip Harris, 5., 55 Kendal Rd, Dollis Hill, NW Harrison, D.., 'Northwood', Haddon Drive, Bakewell. Derbyshire. Bakewell Harrison, D. J., 12 vy House, Eastbury Rd., Watford, Herts, WDl 4PU. Wat Hart, G. B., clo 10 Rushcut Ave., Kenton, Harrow Hart, R. C., 23 Carleton Rise, Danesbury Pk, Welwyn, Herts, AL6 9RP. Welwyn Harvey, M.., 17 The Paddocks, Wembley Pk, HA9 9HB Haynes, B. J., Hope Cottage, Skirmett, nr Henley-on- Thames, Oxon. Turville Heath Hayward, S. R. A., 93 Carlton Ave. West, N. Wembley Hebley, J. M., Abrams Road, No Dallas, Texas, USA 58 Helbrough, B., 7 St. Edmunds Drive, Stanmore, HA7 2AT Henderson, B. E., 29 Anglesmead Cres., Pinner Henson, N. L., 3 Westlands, Douglas Ave., Exmouth, Devon. EX8 2HB Heryet, R., 268 Woodcock H Preston Rd., Harrow ' 50 Hewitt, C. R., 'Trees', 37 Shire Lane Chorleywood, Herts WD3 5NP' '. 74 Hewitt, L. W., 13 Pickett Croh Stanmore, HA7 1 HY ' 78 Hickey, P. A., 4 The Covert, Northwood Higgins, G. A., 22 Northwick Circle Kenton, Harrow ' 63 Hill, J. A., Jacotame, 82 High St., Long Crendon, Aylesbury Bucks HP189AL " 68 Hill, R. W., 95 Woodberry Avenue Harrow ' 48 Hilton, D. G. E., Beeches, Long ~;~;e, Seer Green, Beaconsfield. 46 Hines, N. G., 87 Hill Rd, Pinner HA5 1 LO ' 59 Hines, P. W., 36 Newberries Ave Radlett, Herts.., 26 Hocking, C. J. T., The Old Forge, Bonny Cross, Morebath, Tiverton Devon, EX16 9AG ' 45 Hodgetts, A. G. T., 151 Woodcock H., Kenton, Harrow Holgate, P. A., 12 The Crossways Wembley Park ' 75 Holland, L. J., 11 Runnelfield, Sth Hill Ave., Harrow Holroyd, J. E., 3 Stevens Close, Pinner, HA52SN 75 Hooper, J. J. 5., White Walls, 97 Copse Wood Way, Northwood, HA6 2TU Hooper, R. lo 5., 9 Wood End Lane, Northolt, Middx Hore, Dr. B. D., B.Sc., M.B.B.S. (Lond), 35 Hill Dr, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire. Wilmslow Howland, A. M., 362 Whitton East Avenue, Greenford, Middx Humphreys, B. J., Cruickshanks, Boar's Head, Crowborough, Sussex. Crow Hurden, A. W., 35 Jervis Cres., Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks 32 Hurst, R. lo, 16 Halland Wy, Northwood. N'thw'd Hutchinson, G., 127 Whitmore Rd.. Harrow Hyman, D. lo, 60 Royston Park Road. Pinner, HA5 4AF mrie, D. C., 2 Green Pk, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6AW. Eccleshall saacs, A. P., 34 Mt. Stewart Avenue, Kenton, HA3 OJ P saacs, lo D., 21 Royston Park Road, Hatch End, Middx srael, S. A., 293 Salmon Street, N. W J 53 Jackson, M. E., 51 Barnstaple Rd. S. Ruislip 74 Jackson, M. P. R., Cotswold, 28 Littleton Rd., Harrow Jacob, R.., 74 Barn Hill, Wembley Park James, R. H., 43 East Towers, Pinner 44 James ap John, M. J., 5 Church Lane, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK8 OAS Jeffrey, F. E., 46 Grahon Rd., Harrow Jenkins, D. C., 12 Maison Alfort, 251 High Rd., Harrow Weald, HA3 5EL Jenkins, K. R., 26 Elthorne Rd., Kingsbury, NW9 8B 53 Jenkins, P. R., 10 Dewsbury Clo., Pinner Jensen, M. R., 36 Lancaster Rd, N. Harrow John, N. C. W., 19 The Avenue, Hatch End, Middx. HA54EN 24 Johnson,., 25 The Fairway, N'thw'd Johnston, G. H., Morland House, 67 Whielden St, Amersham, Bucks Joiner, H. G., 9 Parklands Ct, Gt. West Rd, Hounslow Joly, G. C., 28 Oakington Ave., Harrow, HA2 7JJ Jones, H. C., 1 Winchfield Close, Kenton Jones, M. W., Pax, Wood Lane, Ruislip Jones, N. H., Rivendell, Camp Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks. 69 Jones, O. T. B., 11 Muncaster Rd., SW B33 74 Jones, P. M., 'Rivendell', Camp Rd., Gerrards X, Bucks. GX Jones, R. H., - K Kaufmann, S. D., 19 Sancroft Rd., Harrow Weald Keene, M. F. T., The Old House, Millthorne Close, Croxley Green, Herts, Rickmansworth

67 79 Kemp, P. C., 5 Kingsway Cres. N. Harrow Kemp, S. D., 5 Kingsway Cres. N. Harrow Kerley, G. R., 34 Durley Avenue, Pinner 69 Kerridge, J. V., Winton, Royston Grove., Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4HD Kerridge, R. V., 'Winton', Royston Grove, Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4HD Kersey, R. B. A., Manor House Cottage, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Herts., WD3 5S0. CW Khan, M. T. L., 3 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley King, D. T. H., 2 Buzzacott Lane, Combe Martin, N. Devon. C.M King, J. R. J., 89 Heathermount Drive, Edgcumbe Park, Crowthorne, Berks. Crowthorne King, R. J., 16 The Oval, Bicton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8EW 16 King, W. F., Church Cottage, West Felton, nr. Oswestry, Salop. SY11 4JU K:ng, W. J., 81 Eastbury Rd., Northwood '9 Kurowski, J. M., 79 Yeading Ave., harrow, HA2 9R L GS Kyffin, T. C., 43 Glover Rd., Pinner l. 38 :_Bcey, G. A., 21 Winchfield Cl., K enton, Harrow Lamb, L., 48 Marsh Rd., Pinner lanlmel, S. P., 220 Exeter Rd., Harrow Lamont, N. J., 94 Torbay Rd, S. Harrow Lancashire, Lt.-Cdr. G., R.N., 50 Whitmore Rd., Harrow lancashire, J. D., 34 Whitmore Rd., Harrow, HA 1 4AD Lancashire, M. J., 34 Whitmore Road, Harrow, HA 1 4AD Lancaster, P., 184 Castle Rd., Northolt, HB5 4SG Lancaster, R., 184 Castle Rd., Northolt, H B5 4SG Langdon, R. 5., 14 Cranbourne Rd., Northwood 79 Laurence, B. E., 15 Wembley Park Drv., Wembley Park, HA9 8HD Laurence, G., 6 Crown St., Harrow Laurence, P. H., 15 Wembley Park Dr., Wembley Lawson, A. R. L., 153 Cowley Rd., Uxbridge, UB8 2AJ Leach, D., 88 Kingshill Dr., Kenton, Harrow Leadbetter, J., Ouilley House, Homefield Rd., Chorleywood, Herts. 72 Learner, D. F. 5., Greyfriars, Roxborough Pk., Harrow Learner, J. H., 23a Beaumont Rd., Upper Norwood, SE19 30Z 79 Leib, D. A., Four Farthings, Potters Heights Close, Pinner, Leonard, B. H. B., 62 Stanley Rd, Northwood 74 Lever, C. E., 23 Hillcroft Cres., Wembley Park Lever, S. A., 63 Shaftesbury Avenue, Kenton Lewis, R. A., 118 Slough Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 78 Lindop, J. C., 22 Hill Rd., Pinner Lindsay,. F., 8 Neilson St., Falkirk, FK1 5AQ 74 Lipton, J. A., 99 Uphill Rd., Mill Hill, NW Littler, J. D., 19 Grimsdyke Rd., Hatch End Locke, R. W., 81 Woodcock Hill, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 OJH Lopez, L. G., 70 Pebworth Road, Harrow Lopez-Sainz, R. C. G., 48 Bowrons Ave., Wembley, HAO 40P Luckin, S. 5., 12 Hillside Cres., Northwood Hills. N'wood Lykiardopoulos, N. J., St. Margarets Lodge, Ledborough, Beaconsfield, Bucks. B'field Lynch, J. R., 49 Durham Rd., N. Harrow M 74 Macari, 5., 123 Old Church Lane, Stanmore McAulay,., 20 Blackhorse Parade, High Rd., Eastcote, Pinner McCarthy, G. P., 19 Homefield Rd., Sudbury, Middx McCullough, J. P., 22 Dovercourt Gdns., Stanmore McClaran, A. P., 25 Hawthorn Court, Northwood Hills McGregor, J. H., lla Selby Rd., Ealing, W5 76 Mclnally,. J., 18 West Drive Gdns., Harrow Weald, HA3 6TT Maclntyre, M. L., The Cottage, New Platt Lane, Cranage, Holmes Chapel, nr Crewe, Cheshire. HC Mackintosh, C. F., 1 Beech Rd., Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hants. C.F McMullan, P. R., - 57 Maddern, R. J., 635 Pinner Road, Pinner, Middx Madge, P., 740 Kenton Lane, Harrow Weald, HA3 6AD 77 Maher, P. J., 30 Littleton Road, Harrow Maher, S. F., 30 Littleton Road, Harrow, Middx Maidment, P. J., 30 Ravensbourne Gdns, Ealing, W13 8EW 56 Mansley, P. J. F., 27 Cleves Ave., Ewell, Surrey. 75 Marlow, D. J., 44 Donnington Rd., Kenton Marlow, R., 44 Donnington Rd., Kenton Marsden, J. A., 5 Newlands Close, Wembley Marsden, P. J., 5 Newlands Close, Wembley Marsden-Jones, A. J., West Winds, 14 Beacon Close, Uxbridge Marsh, Dr. B. T., 35 Bedford Road, Moor Park, Northwood Marshall, C. J., 55 Norval Rd., Wembley, HAO 3TD Marshall, G. C., 55 Norval Rd., Wembley Marshall, N. A., Chiltern House, 55 Green St., Chorleywood, Herts Marshall, P. J., 55 Norval Road, Wembley Martin, D. R., 'Ashridge', 71 Hill Rise, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 2NT. Rickmansworth Martin, P. D., 'Latymer', 4 Mead Wy, Ruislip, HA4 70W. Ruislip Martin, P. 5., 5 Lingfield Close, Murray Road, Northwood, Middx Martin, R. J., 31 Claremount Avenue, Woking, Surrey 48 Martin, S. L., 17 Cedar Dr., Hatch End Mash, E. T., 12 George V Av., Pinner Mason, M. D., 2 Millfield, Bagshot, Surrey 38 Massey, A. J. M., 5 Drummond Court, Roxborough Park, Harrow-onthe- Hill 33 Massey, R. A. J., 73 St. ves Pk, Ringwood, Hants. Ringw'd Massing, J. F., 33 Dalkeith Grove, Stanmore, HA74FO Masters, Capt. R. H Matarewicz, P., 19 Linksway, Northwood Mather, Dr. J. H., 2234 Hindle Lane, Bowie, Maryland 20716, U. S.A. 61 May, S. A., Hathaway House, Loudwater Lane, Rickmansworth, Herts. WD3 4HX 78 Maylor, N. J., 23 Tenby Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 8RU Maynard, M. A., Clemsfold House, Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PW 75 Meares, A. J., 18 Woodridings Ave., Hatch End Mears, A. J., 1 Staplefield Close, Hatch End, Pinner Melling, C. C., 33 Waverley Rd., Harrow, HA2 9RG Melling, J. 5., 33 Waverley Rd., Harrow, HA2 9RG Melior, C. C.,89 Lankers Drive, North Harrow Meredith, N., 35 Oueenscourt, Wembley, HA9 70X Merrick, P. R., 173 Malvern Ave., S. Harrow Merrifield, R. C. J., Ebford Nurseries, Ebford, nr Topsham, Exeter, Devon. Topsham Merry, F. J., 45 Trevelyan Crescent, Kenton, Harrow. HA3 ORN Miller, M. J., 26 Edgewood Green, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey 29 Miller, N. J., 15 High Trees, Woodland Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey Miller, T. J., 26 High View, Pinner Mills, J. R. F., 26 Theobalds Rd., Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Southend Mills, M. P., 49 Canvey Road, Leighon-Sea, Essex Milsom, D., 3 Greenfield Way, N. Harrow Mitton,. J., 48 Deanecroft Rd., Eastcote, Pinner Model, R., Austens, Kingsway, Gerrards Cross, Bucks. 74 Montague, B. V., 87 Sudbury Ct. Dr., Harrow Montague, N. 5., Residence d' Argent 69 Cote d' Eich, Luxembourg 50 Montague, P. N., Onslow Lodge, 25 Uxbridge Rd., Stanmore, HA7 3LH Montague, R., 23 Elm Park, Stanmore, Middx. 35 Moore, A. A. 5., 28 Ketts Hill, Necton, nr Swaffham, Norfolk. 75 Morris, R. A., 2 Mount Stewart Avenue, Harrow, HA3 OJP Morrow, J. E., 19 Priory Crescent, Wembley Mortimer,. G., Marston, 34 Aldenham Ave., Radlett, Herts., WD7 8HZ. Radlett Mortimer, 5., 5 Chester Dr., N. Harrow Moxon, J. R. D., Trenance, 40 Sandelswood End, Beaconsfield, Bucks. B'ld Mulens, P. J., 24 Evelyn Ave., Ruislip

68 52 Muriss, D. C., 102 Argyle Road, North Harrow, HA2 7AJ 56 Muriss, R. J., 'Silverwood', Chorleywood Road, Loudwater, Rickmansworth, Herts., WD3 4EW. R'worth N Naylor, F. E., 16 Heather Lane, High Salvington, Worthing, Sussex 68 Nicholas, J. C., 31 Cheapside, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4JJQ. Woking Nichols, A. J. R., 101 Salmon Street, Kingsbury, N. W Nichols, K. J., 36 Sequoia Pk., Hatch End, Pinner , 72 Nicolle, J. A., 9 Post Office Road, Alrewas, nr Burton-on Trent, Staffs. 38 Noble, A. G., 56 Longfield Dr., Amersham, Bucks. Amersham Norfolk, D. W., 10 Moss Close, Pinner Norfolk,. M., 10 Moss Close, Pinner Norris, A. J., 55 Barrow Point Ave., Pinner Norris, S. J., 55 Barrow Point Ave., Pinner Norris, S. M., 65 Dorchester Way, Kenton, Harrow Nunn, C. M., c/o P. T. Sangkulirang, Skyline Building, Tromol Pos 3422 J KT, Jakarta, ndonesia 68 Nunn, M.., clo Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co., Princes Building, Hong Kong o 74 O'Brien, C., 83 Albury Dr., Pinner O'Brien, G. J., 83 Albury Drive, Pinner, O'Connor, T. M., 16 Broadfields, Harrow, HA26NH Offredy, S. P., Tanglewood, 3 Woodlands, Watling St., Radlett, Herts Ogilvie, A. S., 'Airlie', 32 Eastcote Rd., Ruislip Olive, J. B., 102 Albury Dr., Pinner, HA5 3RG Olive, K. J., 102 Albury Drive, Pinner Osborne, B. T., 15 Castlecroft Gdns., Wolverhampton 75 Osterweil, J. S., 50a Wembley Pk Dr., Wembley Park P 77 Padhani, A. R., 5 Sudbury Court Drive, Harrow Paines, D. H., 12 Wieland Rd., Northwood Paines, N. C. H., 12 Wieland Rd., Northwood Palmer, C. R., 'Claremont', 4 Gloucester Rd., N. Harrow, HA 1 4PW Parker, D. A., Westers, 5 Deans Rd., Alfriston, Polegate, Sussex. Alfriston Parrish, A. J., 'Brentwood', Northfield Ave., Pinner, HA5 lal Parrish, G. D., Brentwood, Northfield Ave., Pinner, HA5 lal Parrish, P. D., Brentwood, Northfield Ave., Pinner HA5 lal Pay, R. J. M., 671 Harrow Rd., Wembley Peacock, S. C., 17 Elmcroft Cres., Harrow Pearson, E. A., 33 High View, Pinner Perman, M. S., 53 Pasture Rd., N. Wembley Peters, J., 26 Burwood Ave., Eastcote, Pinner Philips, J. R. D., 623 Uxbridge Rd., Pinner Phillipps, D. A., 8 Sudbury Hill Cl., Kenton, Harrow Philpott, F. A., 70 Leas Drive, ver, Bucks. SLO 9DR 67 Phipps, J. E., 19 Claydon Path, Stoke Mandeville, Bucks Piggott, M. L., Two Trees, Village Rd., Alverstoke, near Gosport, Hants. Gosport Pike, R. A., Sapele, St. Margarets, Gt. Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Little Gaddesden Pinks, D. P., Birdswoods, School La., Eashing, Godalming, Surrey 42 Pinks, M. G., 'Raggleswood', Spin net Cl., Boughton, Northampton. NN2 8SD. Creaton Pinks, N. V., Oakcroft, Flaunden La., Felden, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. 78 Pinnock, A. J., 84 The Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5BJ Pitt, N. R., 7 Woodberry Ave., Harrow, HA2 6AU Pitt, P.., 7 Wood berry Avenue, North Harrow Pledger, A. G., 18 Campden Cres., Wembley, HAO 3JQ Pollitt, M. J., 70 Royston Pk Rd., Hatch End, Pinner Potts, D. W., 5 Helford Clo. Wood La., Ruislip. Ruislip Potts, J. R. Laurel Cottage, Church La., Pinner Pountney, W. R., Buntings, Owlsvitick, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP17 9KJ 59 Powell, B. S., Virginia Lodge, 21 Toms Lane, King's Langley, Herts. King's Langley Preston, N. C. G. N., 23 South Way, N. Harrow Price, B. M., - 78 Price Williams, J. M., 3 Hawtrey Drive, Ruislip Pullen, J. A., 9 Lancaster Place, Wimbledon Village, SW19 74 Purkis, R. K., 60 Bonnersfield Lane, Harrow, HA 1 2LE Purves, D. C., M.B.E., Vine House, Station Rd., Haddenham, Cambs., CB6 3XD R 76 Raby, P. D., 10 Dellmeadow, Abbots Langley, Herts. 07 Rackham, H. W., 148 Uxbridge Rd. Harrow Weald Rackham, R. H., 10 Bridge Wy, ckenham Raffles, A. K. M., 3 Golders Close, Edgware Raffles, D. D. C., 3 Golders Close, Edgware Ray, D. A., 13 Sudbury Ct. Rd., Harrow Reakes, J. T., 123 Bridgewater Rd., Alperton, Wembley Redman, J. W., 10 Cranbourne Drive, Plnner Redman, T. C., 10 Cranbourne Drive Pinner ' 75 Reed, A. J., 5 Wieland Rd., Northwood, HA6 3RD Reed, A. M., 100 Woodhall Gate Pinner. HA5 4TZ ' 73 Reed, A. W., 'Belmont', Mount Pk.Ave., Harrow-on-the-Hill Reed,. B., 5 Rydal Gdns, Kingsbury, N. W Reynolds, L. E. J., 29 High Mead Harrow Rhymer, J. C., 63 Bridle Rd., Eastcote, Pinner Richards, H., 130 Abbotts Drive, North Wembley Richards, M. D., 130 Abbotts Drive, North Wembley, Middx Riches, L. E. C., 2 Paines Close, Pinner Ridley, J. M., 48 Park View, Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4LN Roberts, B. A., 55 Sudbury Ct. Dr., Harrow, HA 1 3ST Roberts, S. E., 30 Cecil Park, Pinner, HA5 5HH Robson, K. J., 36 Abbey Wy., Farnborough, Hants. Farnborough Rodgers, S. F., 9 Towers Rd., Hatch End Rodrigues, T. M. J., 2A Rectory Gdns., Northolt, Middx, UB5 5DN 68 Roland, G. C., 14 Flambard Rd., Harrow Rose, C. C., C. B. E., 10 Pk. Vw. Hatch End, Pinner Rose, L. P., 26 Langdale Rise, Maidstone, Kent 76 Rosen, A. M., 162 Lauderdale Tower, Barbican, E.C.2. 8BY Rosen, D. R., 105 Carlton Ave. East., Wembley, HA5 8LZ Roseveare, E. D., 26 Station Rd., Nailsea, Bristol. Nailsea Roth, P. D., Weyburn, 22 Uxbridge Rd., Stanmore Rowley, K. A. P., 103 Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 1 AP Russell, A. W., Tanglewood, Glen Rd., End, Wallington, Surrey, FRA Russell. B. N., High Bank, Hook H., Sanderstead, Surrey, SAN 3821 S 71 Salloway, A. J., 29 St. Michael's Cres., Pinner Salloway, R. S., 29 St. Michael's Cres., Pinner Salmond, D. J., 13 Treve Ave., Harrow Salter, G. R., F. C.1. S., 12 Goldington Ave., Bedford, MK40 3NE. Bedford Samuel, P. L., 39 Trevelyan Cres., Harrow Samuel, S. D. M., 8 Wickliffe Gdns., Wembley Park Sayer, H. S., 14 Highfield Ave., Pinner, HA5 5LA 78 Sayers, A.M., 107 Milton Road. Hanwell, W7 1 LG Scalabrin, A. F., 20 Boxmoor Road, Kenton 79 Schofield, N. B., 24 Roy Road, Northwood, Middx. 58 Scott, C. D., 16 Coventry Road, Kenilworth, Warwicks. 54 Scott, J. D., 5 Dinham Cres., Mt. Dinham, Exeter, Devon 76 Scowen, C. R., 69 Brooke Ave., S. Harrow Seddon, E. P., 5 The Chantry, Lexden, Colchester, Essex Seddon, p, W" 51 Carlisle Ave., Hurlingham, Sandton, 2196 South Africa. Tel Sexton, M. F., The Croft, Delmerend Lane, Flamstead, Herts. Luton Shapiro, C. A" 1 Crest View, Pinner, HA5 lan

69 53 Shaw, M. C., - Australia (corresp. clo P. R. Jenkins) 73 Short, C. A., 22 Dean Close, Hillingdon Shortell, A. M., 19 The Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5BN Shrewsbury, M., 44 Hillside Road, Northwood 49 Sibley, J. A., 7 Wardrew Court, Lyons Down Road, New Barnet, Herts. EN5 1 JA Silbermann, D. R., 28 Northwick Circle, Kenton, Harrow Silbermann, R., 28 Northwick Circle, Kenton, Harrow Sillett, M. F., 5 Anson Walk, Moor Park, Northwood, Middx Sinclair, J. M., 7 Limedene Close, Uxbridge Rd., Pinner Skillicorn, D. R., 6 Rochester Drive, Pinner Sloggett, A. J., 50 The Avenue, Kennington, Oxford 51 Sloggett, J. E., 'Tamar', Town Row Green, Rotherfield, Sussex. Rotherfield Smail, G. C., 9 Gerard Rd., Harrow HA1 2ND Smith, B. A. R., 20 Meadow Rd., Pinner Smith, D. R., 49 Elmcroft Crescent, North Harrow, Middx. 46 Smith,. M., British Consulate, Malaga, Spain. Malaga Smith, M. C. B., 20 Meadow Road, Pinner, HA5 1 EB Smith, P. D., Orchard Cottage, 26 Grange Gdns., Pinner Smither, J. M., 37G Greenpark Drive, Antrim BT41 4EN, Northern reland 74 Smithies, M. N., Harwood, 5 Maxted Pk, Harrow Hill Solomon, C. T., The Ridge, 66 High View, Pinner Soughton, J. E., 4 Amberley Close, Moss Lane, Pinner, HA5 3BH Sparling, D. E. W., 37 Plantation Lane, Bearsted, nr Maidstone, Kent 78 Spittle, T. J., 3 Barn Way, Wembley Park, HA9 9UE 74 Stanley, B. V., 26 Aboyne Rd., Neasden, NW Steen, R. C., 20 Malcom Court, Marsh Lane, Stanmore Steinbrecher, H., 18 Woodhill Cres., Kenton, Harrow Stephens, C. C., 40 Norwood Drive, N. Harrow Stevens, N. A., 41 Bellfield Avenue, Harrow Weald Stickley, C. H., 25 Sudbury Ave., Wembley Stock, B., 64 Deancroft Rd, Eastcote, Pinner. Stocker, G. H., 48 The Gardens, Harrow, Middx, HA1 4EY 74 Stoutt, S. L. C., 8 Thurlby Rd., Wembley Stuber, N., 26c Frithwood Ave., Northwood Sturtivant, P. A., 100 Waverley Rd., Harrow 73 Styles, P. R., 'Charters', Cavendish Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 OJN 31 Sullivan, G. A. L., 31 Cres. Gdns., Eastcote, Ruislip Sullivan, L. E., 'Apple Orchard', Chapel Terrace, St. Mawes, nr. Truro, Cornwall Surtees, G. V., John Lyon School, Middle Rd., Harrow Sutter, J. 5., 275 Salmon Street, N.W.9 58 Swain, G. W., 44a W. Dr., Harrow Weald Swan, A. M., 41 Catton Grove Rd., Norwich, Norfolk T 51 Taylor, D. S. J., Gowanbrae Cottage, Romanno Bridge, West Linton, Peebleshire 56 Thomas A. J., 12 Wick Avenue, Wheathampstead, Herts. 31 Thomas, D. A., 41 Birkdale Av., Pinner Thomas, G. B., 32 Northbrook Rd, Aldershot, Hants Thomas, G. V.,33 Amery Road, Harrow, HA 1 3U H Thompson, G. A., 6 Elms Clo., St. John's St., Duxford, Cambridge. Sawston Thomson, A. B., 19 Little Potters, Bushey Heath, Herts Thomson, J. K., 28 Green Lane, Watford, Herts., WD1 4NJ Thorn, D. M., 70 Elm Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 8PB Thorn, P. L. P., 70 Elm Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 8PB Thorne, B. C., Hulcott, CheniesAve., Lt Chalfont, Amersham, Bucks Thorne, N. J., 5 Hawsley Road, Harpenden, Herts. Towell, D. R., 11 The Retreat, North Harrow, HA2 7JH 70 Treisman, M. J., 28 Cannon La., Pinner Trundle, J. A., 73 Alzey Gardens, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 5SY 79 Tuckman, S. G., 11 Northwick Circle, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 OEJ Tuddenham, D., 57 Abbotsbury Gardens, Eastcote, Pinner Turner, G. S. M., Mare Bridge House, Old Hall Drive, Pinner Turral, Lt.-Cmdr. R. W., R.N., Monk's Way, Littleworth Rd., Seale, Farnham, Surrey. Runfold Twite, M. A., 55 Eardley Road, Belvedere, Kent u 76 Ulrich, P. L., 16 St. Lawrence Dr., Eastcote, Pinner, HA5 2RU Underhill, B. D., 414 Field End Rd., Eastcote, Ruislip 40 Upson, G. H., 101 Kingsley Road, South Harrow Upson, P. A., 85 Scotts La., Shorlands, Kent, BR2 OL T Upton, C. J., 71 Southbourne Gdns., Eastcote V 76 Vanderplank, G. R., 11 Bassingham Rd., Wembley, HAO 4JR Varah, M., 76 Wattleton Rd., Beaconsfield, Bucks, HAO 1 RY Vaughan, Rev. R. J., 96 PinnerView, Harrow 78 Veecock, K. D. J., 71 Queen Anne's Grove, Ealing, W Vernon, E. J., 27 Middle Rd., Harrow Vessey, M., 18 Wolsey Rd., Moor Park, Northwood, HA6 2WJ Vessey, P., 18 Wolsey Rd., Moor Park, Northwood, HA6 2WJ Vessey, R., 18 Wolsey Rd., Moor Park, Northwood, HA6 2WJ Vessey, S., 18 Wolsey Rd., Moor Park, Northwood, HA6 2WJ W 78 Wagner, S. D., 4 Dovercourt Gdns., Stanmore, HA7 4SH Wait, J. S., 47 Chestnut Drive, Harrow Weald Wait, T. R., 47 Chestnut Drive, Harrow Weald Wallis, R. C., 47 The Croft, Sudbury, Wembley 48 Ward, B. W., Weald Cottage, Clamp Hill, Stanmore Ward, D. J. S., 23 Hereward Avenue, Purley, Surrey, CR2 2NN Ward, R. B.,16 Manor Way, Chesham, Bucks. Chesham Wardle, R. S., 66 Sudbury Ct. Dr., Harrow Ware, D. K., 101 Salmon St., Kingsbury, NW Ware, R. G., 101 Salmon St., Kingsbury, NW Warrender, N. A., 38 Park Mead, South Harrow, HA2 8NQ Warrin, W. T., Naseby, Pk. Vw. Rd., Pinner Hill Watkins, P. R., 36 Pinner Rd., Harrow, HA 14HZ Watkiss, J. J., 7 West Way, Pinner Watson, A. C., Alba House, 9 Beaulieu Close, Southlea Rd., Datchet, Slough, Berks., SL Slough Watson, D.., 213b Latchmere Rd., Battersea, SW Watson, M. H., 7 Woodlands Ave., Eastcote 49 Watson, P. R. G., nglewood Cottage, 6 Oaks Rd., Shiplake, Henley, Oxon, RG9 3JH. Wargrave Watson, W.., 15 Avenue Rd., Pinner Webb, A. A., 40 Lyncroft Ave., Pinner Webb., D. A., 23 Arden Clo., Bushey Heath, Herts Webb, P. F., 70 Potters Green Road, Coventry, CV2 2AL Westmore, D. J., 25 Hillside Road, Northwood Westmore, G. A., 27 Crossways, Sutton, Surrey 76 White, N. C. P., 116 Waxwell Lane, Pinner White, R. G. A., Little Holstein, Waltham Rd., White Waltham, nr Maidenhead, Berks. Littlewick Green Whiteman, A. D., 17 May Close, Gilders Road, Chesington, Surrey, KT9 2AP White more, M. A., 116 Bessborough Rd., Harrow Whyte, P. M., 40 Cassiobury Drive, Watford, Herts., WD1 3AB Wig gins, L. C., 8 Fairfield Rd., Uxbridge Wiggins, P. R. J., 8 Fairfield Rd., Uxbridge Wikner, R. A., B.Sc., M.B., B.S., 14 Sayer Way, Knebworth, Herts. 64 Wikner, R. H., Koinonia, 5 The Avenue, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1EG Willett, C. R., Kingsbury House, Berks Hill, Chorleywood, Herts J

70 5 Have we your right address? 65 Williams, G. c., 'Apple End', 28 Whielden St., Old Amersham, Bucks. Amersham Williams, J. M., 2a Roy Road, Northwood Williams, J. S., 14 Northwick Pk. Rd., Harrow Williams, N., Arden, 98 South Hill Ave., Harrow Hill Willies, R. E., 5 Suffolk Road, N. Harrow Wilmshurst, J. H., 130 Evelyn Ave., Ruislip. R'slip Wilson, A. V., 3925 Walden Rd., Wayzata, MN 55391, Minnesota, USA Wilson, Mrs. B., 90 Woodberry Ave., Harrow Wilson, K. L., The County and Station Hotel, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire 22 Wilson, M. W., 90 Wood berry Avenue, Harrow Wise, C. E., 5 Knights House, Barons Court Road, W Wise, R. E., 20 Cuckoo Hill Drive, Pinner Withers, C., Ashwood, 4 West End Lane, Pinner Witty, F. R., Turnstones, Stylecroft Road, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks, HP8 4HX. Chalfont St. Giles Wood bridge, C. E., 58 West End Ave., Pinner Woodbridge, E. J., 47 Russell Road, Moor Park, Northwood Wood bridge, F., 'Willowbank', 3 Townfield, Rickmansworth, Herts. R' ckwth Woodbridge, G. C., 7 North View, Eastcote, Pinner Woodbridge,. R., Willowbank, 3 Townfield, Rickmansworth Woodbridge, R. B., Lintas: Middle Ea~t, Dubai Pearl Building, 14th Floor, SUite 1401, Deira Dubai, U.A.E. 54 Woodcock, R. B., 'Mijas', 13 Grantley Drive, Fleet, Hants, GU139SA 79 Woodley, Q. N., 38 Batchworth Lane, Northwood, HA63DT Woodruff, G. W., 24 Thirlmere Gdns., Wembley 76 Woodyer, M. J. R., 'Masanda', 102 West End Lane, Pinner Woodyer, W. J. A., 'Masanda', 102 West End Lane, Pinner Woollam, D. H. M., M.D., Sc.D., M.R.C.P., Emmanuel College, Cambridge. C' dge Wootton, J. R., 23 Bengeworth Road, Harrow, HAl 3SF.904 5n5 Worman, W. C., 8 Heathfield Gnds., Midhurst, Sussex 22 Wratten,. D., C.B.E., "Woodridge", loa Sandy Lodge Way, Northwood, Middx Wray, J. F., 42 Little Bushey Lane, Bushey Heath, Herts Wyatt, M. J. S., 28 Lantree Cres., Trumpington, Cambridge Y 75 Yearley, P. H., 9 Beechengrove, Moss Lane, Pinner, Middx. z 74 Ziemann, D. M., 7 Langdon Or., NW Ziemann, M. M., 7 Langdon Drive, NW MEMBERSHP APPLCATON FORM - There is no better 'good turn' that you can do for the Association than helping to maintain a strong membership. The Membership Directory in this magazine lists the names of hundreds of Lyonians who are paid-up members of the Association. Most of our members have spent their' green years' enjoying the sporting and social activities at Pinner View, and have made longterm friendships there. Through 'The Lyonian' they keep in touch with the School and the Association, no matter how far away from Harrow they may be living. Many remain members for a life time. Our ground and clubhouse is an ideal meeting place for all age groups. We provide high-quality, low-cost sports, particularly for young men engaged in higher education or just starting their careers. Much is done to foster the spirit of independence and enterprise started at John Lyon. We support the School, and John Lyon supports the Association. Please encourage your school contemporaries to join the Association and help us preserve our "heritage" at Pinner View for future generations. H. KATZ (TALORS, CLEANERS AND DYERS) LTD , FNCHLEY ROAD, TEMPLE FORTUNE, N.W.11 ~ j,., t; K...tzc..\e...~ 45 YEARS OF CONTNUED SERVCE DRY CLEANNG Specialists in VALETNG SUEDES AND LEATHERS REPARS AND ALTERATONS BLANKETS CURTANS - CARPETS ON-STE FURNTURE CLEANNG WE COLLECT AND DELVER PHONE /7216

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72 Obituary D. A. Hems To BE a successful soientist requires three attributes: intelligence, hardwork and perspicacity. ntelligence and hard work are not enough; perspicacity, insight, Hair-call it what you willmake up a somewhat undefinable third requisite. Dr D. A. Hems, Reader in Biochemistry at St George's Hospital Medical School, London, who died tragically on 2 February possessed all three qualities. He was.iust 40. at the peak of his scientific career. Hems received his schooling at the John Lyon school in Harrow. and entered University College, London as Bucknill Open Scholar in Medicine. At the end of his pre-clinical years, he took an intercalated Hons BSc in Physiology; during his clinical training at UCH he received prizes in neurology, and in obstetrics and g>'naecology. On qualifying, he decided to pursue a scientific career, and moved to the nstitute of Psychiatry to work on biochemical aspects of brain metabolism under Dr (now Prof) R, Rodnight; three years later he received his PhD. ntelligence and hard work were clearly two of Hem's attributes, Hems' interest now lay firmly in metaholism. But not in the elucidation of intermediates or in the properties of isolated enzymes He realised that this aspect of biochemistry was, by 1966, proceeding on fairly predictable lines. What was lacking. was a proper cor.elati.:.r. hetwecr. :he physi;,logic::l hehaviour of an orllan and the biochemical activity of its cells. n Oxford, Sir Hans Krebs was developing the technique of whole organ perfusion. So it was to Oxford, on an MRC Research Fellowship, that Hems went in 1966: the first silln of that third attribute. n 1969 Hems was appointed Lecturer in Biochemistry at mperial College, under Professor Sir Ernst Chain. He now began to develop what proved to be his major scientific interest: the hormonal control of metabolism, using intact organs and cells. t was clear to him, as to others at this time, that the concept of a specific target organ for a specific hormone was too restrictive. He showed. for example, that the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin also has a direct action on the liver; that action is to stimulate glycogen phosphorylase, but not. as Hems discovered. by way of cyclic AMP. Another of Hems' interests lay in obesity. With characteristic insight he chose to investigate fat synthesis in liver, rather than in adipose tissue: a choice that is beginning to appear well-founded. More signs of that essential third quality; sadly, fulfillment of Hems' potential was not to be realised. During his time at mperial College, Hems established close links with the research being carried out hy Dr Anne Beloff-Chain (Lady Chain). He :!lso built up an active group of his own; when in 1976 he was offered a Senior Lectureship in the new Biochemistry Department at St George's, the entire group chose to move with him to Tooting. Hems-Doug to all who were close to him-was at once immensely kind and considerate, helpful and inspiring. and it is easy to see why he was able to attract hright and energetic students, as well as more senior research workers. As a teacher, also, Hems was dedicated to his students, His scientific achievements led to his appointment as an editor. first for Clinical Science and Molecular Medicine, and next of the Biochemical Journal. He also played an active part in the Regulation in Metabolism Group of the Biochemical Society, Hems loved music and poetry; he particularly enjoyed witty and pithy comments on life, and was himself gifted with a dry sense of humour. The latter contributed to his demand as a.'(uest sneaker: at the time of his death. he had' invitations to lecture at Guildford, London, Cairo, Camhridge and Copenhagen. But however much his scientific colleagues will miss him, it is his widow, Phyl Hems, and his two children Jacky and Clare, who face a sad and lonely future without Doug. H is to them that our sympathy is extended, C. A. Pasternak Nature Vol June 1979 TONY PRANGLEY - Although not an Old Lyonian, Tony, 28, who was a close friend of Geoff Lancashire and often visited the club, tragically died with a colleague in a North Sea diving accident early in December, 1978, shortly before he was due to be married. Club facilities were extended to relatives and friends after the funeral service. ~~~!A~Lm~T.con,rac,sLT ~ ENGNEERS AND CONTRACTORS u~ V) '1'«'.Hl( Y ROAD lon()()n ~W) 6DN TELEPHONE Q (411nesl

73 ,...,.\.. ~-. Levy and Chiese repel a Brentham attack. Holgate freshens up before the second game at Brentham. SCENE before second game in the crucial 'double-header' at Brentham. ******* Grub's up u "~AT is the English for A tout i 1.'heure?" was a question ~et to pupils at a Basingstoke school One 13-vear-old wrote: U The dinnerhour hooter." PETERBOROUGH The DliliJ Telegraph A BT OF HSTORY DD you know that the Old Lyonians played a small part in a sequence of events which created a strange piece of soccer history? t happened during the season when the Lyonians were hosts to Hayes F.C. who trounced us 6-1 in the third qualifying round of the coveted F. A. Amateur Cup. The fact is that Hayes played away in every round of the cup competition - a total of 10 games - from the first ofthe four preliminary rounds to the final itself, against Wycombe Wanderers, which they lost 1-0. According to the Hayes F. C. handbook (1948), "The club believes the per- formance established a record which has never been equalled in the annals of either professional or amateur soccer. The Hayes F.C. team, with officials, travelled during this competition alone, no less than 1,500 miles, meeting with the following success: Oct 11, 1st qual. rd. v Hendon 7-2; Oct 25, 2nd qual. rd. v Hounslow 4-1; Nov. 8, 3rd qual. rd. v Old Lyonians 6-1; Nov. 22, 4th qual. rd. v Wealdstone 4-2; Dec. 13, 1 st rd. proper v Wisbech Town Jan 31, 2nd rd. v Trowbridge Town 2-1; Feb. 7, 3rd rd. v Wimbledon 3-2; Feb. 20, 4th rd. v Northern Nomads 2-1; Mar. 7, semi-final v Bishop Auckland (played in snowstorm) 1-0. Final v Wycombe Wanderers 0-1. ART competition in grandstand. GEOFF BLAKE keeps an eye on things.

74 d You're vvorking hard foryourw levels. At Lloyds you'll be in Good company Michael Ruby, 21. Joined in August 1977 with 2 'A' levels. We're now helping him study for his HNC qualification. Start at Lloyds, and you do more than earn. You learn as well. You learn about doing a good job, about getting on with people, and you never stop learning about money and the way it interlocks with every business in the land. There are lots of different career paths, and you'll be given every encouragement to get into management. Please write, giving age and details of examinations passed/to be taken. Claire Robertson, t). Joined in A u~ust 1977 with 3 'A' levels. She had friends in hanking, but didn't make her own decision ahout Lloyds until she'd leti school. Neil Robinson,t). Joined in August 1977 with 2 'A' levels. lie chose Lloyds - from several banks he wrote to - as Cl result of his interview with us. The Recruitment Manager, Lloyds Bank Limited, 71 Lombard Street, LONDON EC3P3BS DESG\J & LAYOuT BY THE SCHOOL PHOTO -SET LTHO PlAS OV PRESS MAGAZNES L TO

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