Memorabilia 11
2. A Report Book page from the 1940s
Can you name the teachers?
Eric Jones send this answer:
English - Mr. Collette
French - Mr. Lock
History - Mr. Crossland
Geography - Mr. Leonard
Maths - Mr. Lloyd
Physics - Mr. Storer
Gen. Science - Mr. Jones
Mech. Science - Mr. Foy
3. Hats and Caps 1951
Photo from Roy Sault. Thank you, Roy.
Roy is in the grey coat at the back of the photo. Is that Enid Horton and Wendy Jennings at the front?
4. Girls' Uniform Costs 1961
The image in the document at the foot of the page comes from Cath Long, HGS 1961-69. Thank you, Cath.
5. The Individual Cricket Cup
Presented by J.M. Nash:
1948 Miles R.
1949 Rainforth B.W.
1950 Schofield
1952 Stead J.R.W.
1957 Pratt R.M.
1958 Boycott G.
1959 Morley F.
1960 Williamson D.
1961 Jennings R.J.
1962 Williamson D.
1967 Mills T.
Dear Sheila,
Thanks for your e-mail re Cricket Cup. You could be right about it being presented on Sports Day, but I'm not absolutely certain about that. I have, however found the cup that was awarded. I think this was all we got, and it was to keep. No large trophy to return. And you're right about the size - a mere 4 inches tall.
Frank Morley, HGS 1953-60
6. Lectern Presentation 1944
Image from Sheila Kelsall. Thank you, Sheila.
Standing L-R: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Colin Moxon, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Seated L-R: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Marjorie Harrison
Perhaps someone could help us out with the names of the people and the story behind the presentation? The photograph seems to have been taken on the stage in the Hall.
Names to include are: Cawthrow, Helen Lawton, Albert Lawton, Colin Moxon, William Marsden, Edna Marsden and Marjorie Harrison.
Sheila Kelsall, HGS 1955-62
In the 'Hilmians Information from the Past' section of our site, there is some help on the origin of the Lectern and the people involved in its creation and donation to the School. The School Magazine of 1948 tells us that it was in January 1947 that the Hilmian's committee first broached the idea of opening a fund to provide a memorial at School for those Old Students who had died on active service during the war with Germany and its allies. This Second World War had only ended in Europe in 1945, and was continuing in the Far East at this time. By 1948, the carved lectern and a suitably inscribed Bible had been purchased, and were ready to be formally presented to the School. In those days of rationing and shortages of most of the essentials in life, it was an admirable effort to raise the amount needed for this purpose in such a short time.
Some of the officials on the stage are mentioned in the magazine report. Marjorie Harrison, seated on the extreme right of the front row, was the Chairman of the Hilmians Committee. No doubt James Halsall of South Kirkby, the Vice-chairman, would be present on the stage, together with the all important Hon.Treasurer, Leonard W. Brewin. Also present were William Marsden, who ran the Hilmian rugby team at this time, and his wife Edna (nee Wilson), the Social Secretary. Standing at the front of the group to the left of the lectern were Helen and Albert Lawton, and Colin Moxon stood on its right. This photo seems to show the Hilmians who had been concerned in the fund-raising for the lectern, but at the handing-over formality, I would have expected to see Mr. Hamilton and some of his senior staff. Perhaps another photo is in existence somewhere to show this?
On Remembrance Day, during Assembly, the Head used to read out the names which were carved on the lectern, as a mark of respect to those who died. We have had recent sight of the Memorial lectern, which is still at the community college, and recently renovated - go to the Memorabilia Index. To this date, there has been no mention of the whereabouts of the Bible.
I have assumed this photo was taken on the stage in the Hall, as I have a faint memory of the large cinema-type screen rolled up on the wall behind the group. This was taken down at some point during my years at School (1955-62). Could someone verify this for us please?
Sheila Kelsall
In the Lectern picture I can make out the dark panelling that covered the wall at the back of the stage which had the names of ex-pupils who had done well in their chosen professions. As the panelling looks very low this would point to the fact that the big stage is in situ over the platform. I can't remember if the wall nearest the girls' cloakroom was panelled or not. What I can remember is if I stood with my back against that wall I could see the lower platform without the big stage, the Honours Board and above this 5 glass cases attached to the wall containing the school cups. I think the back wall may have been covered with wall bars for gym. The two walls on the right and left certainly had wall bars on between the doors to the outside and the hall corridor. Above the wall bars on the internal Hall corridor were large memorial panels which listed the names of the fallen in the World Wars.
Irene Wright
Image from Dave Fearnside. Thank you, Dave. 7. Exemption Slip
I assume the absence was for a Rugby Game.
Dave McKenzie
