School re-opened this morning.

Miss Winter absent.  Mrs L M Wildman commenced duty.

Miss Drage absent, - attending relative’s wedding.

Miss Drage returned.  Mrs Britten absent on account of husband’s illness.

Mrs Britten returned.

Mr Dodge absent – ill.

Mrs Wildman absent – ill.

Three teachers are now absent and thus considerable re-arrangement of classes has had to be made.

Miss Ruff absent – ill.

Miss Ruff returned.

Mr Dodge returned.

Senior children attended a book exhibition, arranged by Youth Group, at Co-operative Hall this afternoon.

Mrs Wildman returned.  Mrs Edge absent – ill.

Mrs Edge returned.

Sergt. Knight of the Police Force spoke to children on “Safety First” measures this morning.

School closed until Feb 27^th – half-term.

Miss Winter returned this morning.  This is the first time for a very long time that the school has been fully staffed.

Annual Schools Exam this morning.  Mr O R Ash and an assistant from South End School invigilated here.  Head teacher and Mrs Edge were on duty at Alfred St School.

Mr Firth H M I called this morning.  This afternoon he was present during a broadcast lesson.

Mrs Britten absent – ill.

A Film Unit of the Ministry of Information visited the school this morning and showed three educational films.

Mrs Britten returned this morning.

Girls attending usual Domestic Science class and the remaining senior 2 and 3 girls attended a demonstration at the Gas Company’s showroom this am.

Visited school, checked registers and found all in order.
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Brig. Gen Frost spoke to the senior children this am on his experiences in India particularly on the religious side.

A very small outbreak of fire occurred between top of air raid shelter and roof of boys’ shed.  Caretaker attempted to extinguish but was unable to do so, so he notified the Fire Brigade who completed the job in 2 or 3 minutes.  No reason for outbreak – smouldering sandbags has been found.

A slight accident occurred during recreation period this afternoon to tony Linnell, who collided with another boy with result he banged his head against the rain pipe.  The wound was bathed and Head teacher felt doctor’s attention was needed – a stitch to be put in.  Mr Dodge took the lad to a doctor, but doctor was not in.  The lad was thereupon taken home and a visit to the doctor’s surgery in the morning was advised.  Mother took child to doctor.

School closed this afternoon for Easter.

School re-opened.

Mr A Woodhead H M I called pm.

Mrs Wildman ceased duty.

Mr G J Bates who ceased duty on Sep 16^th ’40 to join H M Forces commenced service here.

Medical inspection am and pm.

Miss S Cook, a student of Avery Hill Training College, commenced a fortnight’s teaching practice.

Medical inspection am and pm.

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Miss Drage absent – sister dangerously ill.

Senior children were taken a.m. to the Boot and Shoe School to see a film of steelworks at Corby.

Miss Drage returned – absence due to death of sister.

As result of A S E in March last the following scholars have been invited to a further test:-

Jean Denton, Mary Lawrence, Sheila Martin, Gillian Packwood, Marta Shouler, Gillian Warner at W’boro’ High School; Richard Brown, Peter Coles, Brian Denton, Graham Jolley, Peter Knight, David Priestley, Michael Unstead, David James, Bob Whitworth at W’boro grammar School on June 5^th at 9am.

Many children availed themselves of the privilege of attending St Mary’s Church this morning for Ascension Day service.  All returned to school by 9.40am.

Fourteen scholars, Michael Unstead removed to Wellingborough, attended W’boro High School and Grammar School in connection with admission to secondary school.  They were given their attendance marks in accordance with Circ. A S E 13.

School closed this afternoon for Whitsun.

School re-opened.

Miss Ruff absent – ill.

Received notice that Gillian Warner, Peter Coles, Graham Jolley and Bob Whitworth were to attend further oral exam at Wellingboro’ on June 26^th.

Senior 2 and 3 boys visited Boot and Shoe School am.

Four scholars mentioned June 19^th attended further oral exam this afternoon.

Miss Hawkins of the National Council for Animals’ Welfare spoke to children this am on animal welfare.

Miss Ruff returned this morning.

Notified this morning that the following children have been recommended for transfer to Secondary School:- Sheila Martin, mary Lawrence, Gillian Packwood, Jean Denton, Marita Shoules, Gillian Warner, David James, Richard Brown, Peter Knight, Brian Denton, David Priestley, Graham Jolley.

Peter Coles recommended for transfer to Secondary School.

School closed this afternoon – County Cricket Match at Rushden.

Tony Munslow, Eric Long and Gordon Bradshaw gained admission to W’boro’ Junior Technical School.

Mr Firth H M I called pm.

A party of senior scholars accompanied by the Head teacher, Mr Bates and Mrs Edge were taken to London today.  They were conducted round the Houses of parliament by the local MP Ald G S Lindgren.  Other places visited were St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar square, Whitehall and Buckingham Palace.  The visit conclude with a river trip from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge and along the course particular points of interest were pointed out to the scholars.

Bob Whitworth recommended for transfer to W’boro’ Secondary School.  All scholars mentioned under dates July 3^rd and July 5^th as well as above mentioned boy have accepted.  John Clark accepted for W’boro’ Junior Technical School.

Head teacher was absent, with managers’ permission, pm attending opening of Grendon hall as youth centre.

School closed this afternoon for Summer holidays.  6 children left for employment, 3 for Junior Technical School and 14 for Secondary School.

School re-opened.  57 children admitted.

Miss Beryl Cook commenced period of teaching practice.

Miss Baker absent – ill.

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School closed – Rushden Feast.

Mr Firth H M I and Mr Grabar H M I spent the whole day here.

Miss Cook completed period of teaching practice.

Miss D R Grace ceased duty on being appointed to the Infants Dept.

Twenty scholars commenced potato picking.

Mr G Cleaver 39/1155 commenced duty.

School closed this afternoon for half-term.

School re-opened.  Mrs Edge and Miss Ruff absent – ill.

School Dentist visited and examined all scholars.

Mrs Edge and Miss Ruff returned.

Miss Ruff absent – ill.

Miss Ruff returned.

Medical inspection am and pm.

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Mr Dodge absent – ill.

Mr Dodge returned.

Very poor attendance, 56 children absent.

Mrs Britten and Mr Cleaver absent – ill.

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It was hoped to conduct term exams in the senior section of the school this week but owing to large number of children absent on account of colds – 64 absent today – the proposition was abandoned.

School closed for Christmas holidays.

School re-opened.

Head teacher returned after 5 days absence on death of father.

School closed this afternoon for mid-term holiday.

School re-opened.

Mr Lanning an ex-serviceman waiting admission into Training College commenced duty.

On advice of Chairman of Managers the school was closed today on account of water dripping through ceilings.

School closed again today owing to unfit state of school.

Four classrooms still unfit today so the three senior classes and Junior 1 attended this am and the remaining four Junior classes this afternoon.  This arrangement was sanctioned by the Education Office over the telephone yesterday morning.

All classes were accommodated today.

Miss Winter absent – ill.

Miss Winter returned.

Mrs Britten absent – ill.

Mrs Britten returned.

Annual Schools Exam this am.

49 scholars plus 1 Bedford Modern School scholar sat at this school.  Mr O L Ash and an assistant teacher from South End school invigilated here.  Head teacher and Mrs Edge supervised at Alfred St School.

Police Sgt Dickens spoke to senior children this am on “Safety First”.

School closed for Easter holidays this afternoon.

School re-opened.

Senior 3 paid a visit to the Rushden Gas Works this afternoon.  Scholars were in charge of

Mr Bates and Mr Lanning.

Many children availed themselves of the privilege of attending special children’s Ascension Day service at St Mary’s Church.  All returned by 9.40am and were thus given their marks.

Received information this morning that following children have been selected as result of reaching a certain standard in recent A S E for further test:- Shirley Austin, Sheila Badham, Pamela Burlaw, Sheila Braines, Dorothy Brittain, Angela Clark, Susan Collins, Eva Denton, Pamela Dickens, James Freeman, pat palmer, Diane Sanders, Marion Smith, Sheila Tite, Mary Warner, Brian Dickens, John Browning, Peter Dudley, David Harris, Robert Jones and Paul Richardson.

Miss Winter absent – ill pm.

Miss Winter still absent am, returned in the afternoon.

School closed this afternoon for Whitsun.

School re-opened.

Mrs Britten, in response to request for help at South End School from the Office, commenced afternoon duty at this school.

Twenty one children mentioned in entry of May 19^th, attended Secondary schools at W’boro’ for further test.

Notified this am that Robert Jones, Helen Austin, Sheila Braines and Sheila Tite are required for further exam as “borderline” children on June 24^th.

Senior 2 and 3 boys paid a visit to the Boot and Shoe Technical School this afternoon.

Mrs Edge absent – ill this morning.

Children mentioned under June 10^th attended at W’boro’ this afternoon.

Nine scholars attended W’boro’ Technical Institute this am – exam for admission to Junior Technical School.

As a result of A S E the following children have been recommended for transfer to Secondary Schools;-Brian Dickens, John Downing, Peter Dudley, Paul Richardson, David Harris, Sheila Tite, Shirley Austin, Pamela Dickens, Angela Clark, Susan Collins, Sheila Badham, Eva Denton, Janet Freeman, Marian Smith, Patricia palmer, Pamela Darlow and Mary Warner.

John Whittington, Brian Norman, Ray Cumberpatch and Brian Pye accepted for admission to W’boro Junior Technical School.

Miss Winter absent – ill pm.

Miss Winter returned.

Jean Bright accepted for admission to Junior Commercial School, W’boro’.

Miss Winter absent am.

School closed pm – County Cricket match.

Miss Winter returned.

School closed this afternoon for Summer holidays.

Mrs M C Britten relinquished duty (Aug 31^st).

18 children left for Secondary School, 5 boys to W’boro’ Junior Tech School and 1 girl to W’boro’ Junior Commercial School.

School re-opened Mr H K Head (as from Sept 1^st0 and Mr F R Crouch commenced duty.

Mrs Edge absent – ill.

Medical inspection pm.

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Mr Lanning ceased duty on entering college.

Mr firth H M I called pm.

Mrs Britten here am.

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Medical inspection am and pm.

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Mr Dodge absent.

Mrs M B Noble took up duty (2 days).

Mrs Britten here am.

Mr Dodge returned.  Miss Winter absent.  Mrs Bennett, on loan from South End School, commenced duty.

Mrs Britten here am.

Miss Winter, although far from fit, returned this morning.

Senior boys took part in a coaching lesson by F A Coach 11-12 this am.

Miss Winter absent today.

Miss Winter absent again today.  Two teachers absent – Mrs Bennett on loan.

Miss Winter returned this afternoon.

Dental inspection.

Senior 3 and 4 scholars attended an Industrial Exhibition at Wellingboro’ this afternoon.

School closed this afternoon for half-term.

School re-opened this morning.  Mrs Edge still absent.

Miss Winter absent again – ill.

Miss Winter returned.

School closed – Royal Wedding.

Mrs M J Noble commenced temporary duty.  This is the first time since August holidays that Head teacher has not been tied to a class.

Miss Ruff absent – ill.

Miss Ruff returned.

Mrs Noble absent.

Mrs Noble returned.  Miss Winter and Miss Baker absent – ill.

Mrs Noble ceased duty.

Mr E Croft, Emergency Teacher, commenced duty.  Miss Winter returned.

Miss baker returned.  This is the fourth day this term that there have been (9) nine teachers for 9 classes.

Senior 4 (over 14 age group) in charge of Mr G J Bates attended Savoy theatre, Kettering to see the film “Henry V”

School closed this afternoon for the Xmas holiday.

School re-opened.

Mrs Edge returned after term’s absence through illness.

Mr E J Atkinson commenced duty, Mr Head being sent to Higham Ferrers

Mr E T Tomkins, FA Coach, gave a demonstration to senior boys am.

County Road Safety Film Unit visited school am – Senior scholars.

Senior 1 scholars, under Mr Crouch, visited St Mary’s Church pm.

Miss Winter absent – ill.

Miss Winter returned this afternoon.

School closed this afternoon for half-term holiday.

School re-opened.

Miss Winter absent – ill.

Miss Winter returned.

A S E this morning.  24 boys (2 absent – ill) and 20 girls from this school sat.

Mr O L Ash and Miss F M Scott – South End School – invigilated.  Head teacher and Mrs Edge were on duty at Alfred St School.

34 senior children, Mr G J Bates in charge, visited Northampton Repertory Theatre this afternoon to see “Twelfth Night”.

Miss Winter absent – ill.

Miss Winter returned.

School closed this afternoon for the Easter holidays.

School re-opened.

Five students from Peterborough Emergency Training College commenced period of teaching practice.

Medical inspection am.

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School closed this afternoon – Their Majesties’ Silver Wedding.

A party of senior children in charge of Mr Bates and Mr Crouch visited Higham Ferrers Church this afternoon.

Miss baker absent – ordered 6 months rest.

A number of children availed themselves of the privilege of attending children’s Ascension Day service at St Mary’s Church.  All returned by 9.45 am.

Mr H R Head commenced duty am.

Miss J M H Derrick H M I and Mr Hewarth H M I visited the school this morning in connection with the students undertaking teaching practice here.

School closed this afternoon for the Whitsun holidays. 

The five students from Peterborough E J C completed their period of teaching practice.

School re-opened.  17 scholars down for further test on 2^nd June as result of A S E.

17 scholars referred to above attended Wellingborough this morning for further examination.

Miss Winter absent – interview.

Fifteen boys attended for exam at W’boro’ Junior Technical School.

School closed today – District School Sports.

Derek Allen, John Cumberpatch, Jeffrey Perkins, John Billing, Clifford Jones, James Walding, June Clark, Margaret Sherwood, Stella Warren and Jose Welsford recommended as result of

A S E for transfer to secondary schools.

School Dentist carried out inspections.

Miss Winter absent pm – interview.

Miss Winter absent am and pm – interview.

Mr Crouch absent – examination.

Notified that as a result of entrance exam following are being transferred to W’boro; Junior Technical School:- Colin Cooper, Peter Wilson, David Clayton, Bryan holmes, Maurice Parnell, Vincent Withnall, Paul Dickens, Patrick White, Edward Bradshaw, John Harley.

Mr H R Head ceased duty.  Mr H Catlin commenced.

An accident occurred at approx. 3.50pm on Mon July 12^th in Junior 2 room during Needlework lesson to Sonia Hyde who in putting the needle through material accidentally pricked her eye.  Miss Winter, teacher, examined the girl but detected no injury.  I knew nothing of the occurrence until next morning at about 9.15am when checking up absentees I noted the girl was absent and enquired the reason.  I immediately approached Miss Winter who then detailed the happenings to me.  The appropriate form (M J 26) giving particulars was completed and forwarded to the Office this pm.

Rev R E Bayes who commenced at this school the day it was opened and left 50 years ago this week visited the school and spoke to Senior 3 and 4 mainly on conditions in USA where he has resided for the past 30 years.

Miss Winter absent – ill am, returned this afternoon.

Mr John Rice commenced duty.

School closed for Summer holidays 4 pm.  Mr Catlin and Mr Rice ceased duty.

School re-opened.  Miss Fairey commenced temporary duty.

Miss Baker still absent.

Miss Fairey ceased duty.

Miss M E Croft, Emergency Staff, commenced duty.

Release of 10 boys for potato picking was authorised by County Office.  Boys were sent this am and were marked © in the register.  They returned to school at 10.30 as they were not wanted by the farmer, who had been informed that scholars from North End School would be released.

Mr F N Crouch ceased duty this afternoon on entering Bangor Training College.

Miss Joan Edwards commenced duty today.

Miss Ruff absent – ill.

44 senior scholars commenced potato picking.

Miss Ruff returned.

Miss Ruff absent – ill.

Mr G Cleaver absent owing to death of father-in-law.

Mr Cleaver returned.

Forty odd scholars set out for potato picking this am. Rain came on about 9.30 and children returned to school.  They had been marked absent.

School closed for half-term holiday.

School re-opened.  Miss F M Baker after 6 months absence and Mis L E Ruff after a fortnight’s absence returned.

Mr Dodge absent owing to illness.

Miss Croft reported for duty so is taking Mr Dodge’s class.

Miss Croft, who has been detailed for duty in charge at Chelveston, returned this afternoon.

Mrs Edge absent – ill.

Mrs Edge returned.

No Domestic Science today – teacher ill.

Miss Winter absent today – interview at Leytonstone.

Miss Winter absent – interview at Bristol.

Miss Winter present.

Miss Croft ceased duty.  Mr Dodge still absent.

No teacher has been sent to replace Miss Croft.  This means that Head teacher has to take Senior 2.

Miss Winter absent – ill.  Two teachers are now absent thus considerable re-organisation.

Two teachers still absent and as another was not at all well “SOS” as sent to Mr Lawrence for loan of Miss Croft.  This was not possible but two students came along and assisted.

Miss Winter returned.

Mr E S Hake commenced duties this am.

Miss Winter absent – ill.

Miss Winter returned.

School closed for Xmas.  Miss Winter absent pm.

Mr Atkinson and Miss Winter ceased duty.

School re-opened.  Mr Dodge returned.

Mr D T Munns commenced duty.

Mr Cleaver absent – ill.

Mr Cleaver returned.

Mr Dodge absent – ill.

Mr Dodge returned.

Mr H A Birch commenced duty.

County Council Mobile Safety Road Exhibition visited the school.

Mr E S Hake ceased duty.

Mr A W Atkins commenced duty.

Mr D G Munns ceased duty on transfer to Tennyson Rd Modern School.

School closed this afternoon for half-term holiday.

School re-opened.

Mr Birch absent – ill.

Mr Birch returned.  Miss Edwards absent today – interview at Birmingham.

Miss Edwards back on duty.

Mr bates and Mr Atkins absent – ill.

Mr bates returned.

Annual Schools exam held this morning.  Mr O L Ash and Miss Scott invigilated here.  Head teacher, Mrs Edge and Mr Cleaver supervised at Alfred St.

Mr Atkins returned this afternoon.

John Warner, who on account of illness, was unable to take A S E on Mar 16^th attended Wellingborough Park St School this am for examination.  He was marked present in the school register in accordance with A S E 4(2).

School closed today – building being used for County Council Election.

School closed this pm for Easter.

School re-opened this am.

Head teacher was absent from school from 9.30am to 2pm attending conference at Education Offices on school reference libraries.

Miss J M H Berrick H M I called pm.

Mr Atkins absent – ill.

Twenty four children, 16 boys and 8 girls, called up for further test A S E.

School closed today – District School Sports.

Mr Atkins returned.

24 children attended A S E 2^nd test at Wellingborough.

Mr F G FElce, Deputy Mayor of Higham Ferrers, this morning presented certificates won at the recent Sports to the winners.

School closed pm Whitsun holidays.

School re-opened.

Mr Birch absent – attending a conference for E T Teachers at Kettering.

8 scholars – “Borderline” children attended W’boro’ G S and H S for further examination.

8 boys attended W’boro’ Technical Inst for entrance exam to Junior Tech School.

The following scholars as a result of A S E have been recommended for transfer to a secondary school:- Joyce Annis, Jean Bates, Jean Ekins, Maureen Lunis, Susan Glenn, Ruth Hodgkins, Sheila Richardson, Brian Bailey, John Bettles, Colin Clark, John Clarke, Robin Wicks, Peter Evans, Graham Joyce, Brian Marriott, Brian Middlebrook, Roger Hules. Robert Peacock, Roger Sharp and Patrick tear.

Mr Atkins absent, attending conference of E T teachers.

Miss J M Berwick H M I called this am with regard to probationary year of Miss Edwards.

Graham Smith, Anthony Stringer, Alan Northwood, Robert Jones and Brian Cross as a result of a recent exam recommended for transfer to W’boro’ Junior Technical School.  This makes 21 pupils out of 40 who sat for A S E who have secured transfer.

Mr Cleaver absent today and rest of term attending a teachers’ course at Oxford.  Mr Bernard O Elmore commenced temporary duty.

School closed pm for Summer holidays.

Seven scholars left to start work; 19 boys transferred to Tennyson Road Boys’ School; 27 girls to North End Girls’ School; 5 boys to W’boro’ Junior Technical School; 14 boys to W’boro Grammar School; 7 girls to W’boro Girls’ High School; 2 other pupils to Secondary School; 1 girl to Alfred St. 

Miss Joan Edwards ceased duty on transfer to North End Girls’ School.  Mr B O Elmore ceased temporary duty.

Junior 5 class vacated classroom in Infants Dept.

School re-opened after Summer holidays.

Eight classes now all accommodated in this building..

Mr Cleaver absent – ill (absent 2 days).

Mr Cleaver returned.

Mr Atkins absent – ill.

Mr Atkins returned.

School closed for half-term holiday.

School re-opened.

Miss Berwick H M I and Mr Thompson visited school this am.

School closed pm for Christmas.

School re-opened.

Mr Atkins absent – ill am and pm.

Mr Atkins returned.

School closed this afternoon – General Election and half-term holiday.

School re-opened.  Mr birch absent – ill.

Annual Schools exam this morning.  46 scholars down to take exam.  3 absent on account of illness.  Mr S Howitt, Tennyson Rd and miss Scott, South End School, invigilated here.  Head teacher and Mrs Edge invigilated at Alfred St.

Mr H A Birch returned.

Mrs Edge absent – ill.

Mrs Bennett commenced temporary duty.

Mrs Bennett ceased duty.

Mrs Edge returned.  School closed this afternoon for the easter holiday.

School re-opened.

Miss Ruff absent – ill.

Miss Ruff returned.

Mr A W Atkins absent – ill.

Mr Atkins returned.

Twenty three pupils – 12 boys and 11 girls called for further tests – A S E.

Many scholars availed themselves of the privilege of attending Ascension Day service at St Mary’s Church at 9am.  They all returned to school after the service.

Roger Allen tripped up in the playground.  His arm was examined but nothing serious was found.  Lad was advised to go to the Doctor if need be.  An X ray was taken and small chipping of elbow was found.

It was reported that Janet Sayer, on her way from Sports ground about 4.35pm – Miss Ruff and Mr Atkins in charge – yesterday swung on some railings, fell and broke her arm.  A Doctor was sent for and attended to the girl, who was taken to hospital.  Mrs Sayer called this am to thank teachers for kind attention to the girl.

Keith Frankham fell during High Jump practice at 11.45am – Mr Cleaver in charge – took the lad to a Doctor who advised an X ray for which the mother took the lad this pm.

22 children referred to under May 16^th date – one boy did not wish to attend – attended Grammar Schools at Wellingboro’ this am.

Empire Day celebrated today.  Commenced with service at which Earl of Gowrie’s message was read.

School closed pm for Whitsuntide.

School re-opened.

School closed for District School Sports.

16 boys attended W’boro’ Technical institute today – exam for admission to Junior Technical School.  6 pupils – “borderline” cases attended at W’boro’ for further test – A S E.

The following children, as a result of A S E have been recommended for transfer to a secondary School;- Jacqueline Austin, Gillian Claridge, Christine Colson, Audrey Dodd, Jean Rowthorn, Mary Robson, Chris Dickens, David Nichols, Ray Byford, John Nunley, Peter Walker, Peter Trott.

David Austin offered transfer to W’boro’ Grammar School.  Anthony Linnell and George Ord passed entrance exam to W’boro Technical School.

School closed this afternoon for the Summer holidays.  39 pupils transferred to Modern Secondary Schools, 7 to Junior Technical Schools and 13 to Grammar Schools.

School re-opened.

Mr Atkins absent – ill.

Mr Atkins returned.

Mrs Edge absent – ill.

Mrs Edge returned.

School closed for half-term holiday.

School re-opened after half-term holiday.

Head teacher absent this pm – Evening Institute business.  Permission was obtained from Chief Education Officer.

Miss Ruff absent – ill this pm.

Miss Ruff returned.

Mr Birch absent – ill.

Mr Birch returned.

Miss Ruff absent – ill.

School closed this afternoon for the Christmas holidays.

Mr W G Dodge ceased duty.  A presentation was made to Mr Dodge who has been on the staff since 1913, by Mr W E Capon, Chairman of Managers, on behalf of the staff, old scholars and scholars.