This term has been a very long one, due to the fact that Easter was early on the calendar this year, but even so it has been a very disjointed one
and has not lent itself to smooth running in the classrooms and shops. With two weeks and two days away for Wimbledon, one day for Whitsun
and one afternoon each for Inter-House Athletics, Swimming, Prize Giving and two cricket matches, one can see at a glance the accent has been
on sport. To delve a little more deeply into this subject, 21% of this term has been occupied with sporting activities, and this does not include the
games periods allocated in the School curriculum, or evenings and week-ends, when all sports are in full swing.
Before everyone descends upon me, and I am labelled "killjoy," "spoil-sport" or any other derogatory titles, let me say very emphatically that I
am a great lover of all sport, and personally feel that it is the finest medicine for mind and body, provided (like all good things) that the doses
are not too large.
The points I wish to make are these: That every boy at this School is very privileged to have such ample opportunities in the field of sport, but
with all these amenities at his disposal he must be very careful not to forget the real reason for coming to this School, and that is, of course, to
learn a trade, and to learn a trade one must pay proper attention to one's school lessons.
It is so easy—especially for the non-participants—to consider' these extra periods of sport as "good dodges". If would be I'm more to their
credit if they watched and applauded with interest and intelligence, and possibly decided that they, too would like to become proficient in
one sport or another.
To the boys who air sport minded I would say this keep it up but not at the expense of your shop or school work remember you will all earn your
living as tradesmen, and depending on your efficiency a tradesman will be your salary or wages and this will decide how much you can
participate in sport, because it is very expensive when you leave Goldings. There are no free swimming pools, tennis courts, cricket clubs or
football club when you shake the dust of the W.B.T..S. from your feet. To my knowledge, only one boy has ever left the School as professional
Sportsman

Your Obedient Servant
Boys often have difficulty about signing letters and not in frequently manage to make a spelling mistake in those final lines. Of course there
are letters which require no formal ending, in love and kisses or five capital letters on the back of the envelope. Business letters are usually
signed, "Yours faithfully", letters to friends and relatives, "Yours truly' or "Yours sincerely". These words are written thousands of times a day in
offices and homes as a conventional ending to a letter, yet when we come to think of it they stand for the highest attributes of human nature
truth, fidelity and sincerity qualifies which we admire in others and hope they see in us. One form of| signature, "Your obedient servant", which
used to be expected when a man wrote to his employer, has grown rather out of fashion. Perhaps people think it sounds rather servile and in letters
And belongs to the days when master and man lived in two different worlds there is a curious survival in letters written by the principal officers
of the state; these important and high ranking officials by custom sign themselves, "Your obedient servant" it is an excellent custom, for when
they forget they are servants of the people it is time to send them packing.
When our Lords disciple been disputing amongst themselves who shou;ld be the greatest he called them together and told them If any man
desires to be first the same shall be last of all and servant of all. Such a statement as this we call a paradox, for it appears to contradict itself.
How can a man be first by being last? We don’t have to be too clever to find the answer. Clearly it means that greatness does not consist of
Bossing people about and getting things for ourselves, but in having most to give.
No holder of office cans serve his people without giving orders, for to preserve peace and order Is an important part of his service. In a well
Ordered community those who have the gift of leadership offer themselves for the irksome task of seeing that necessary rules arc obeyed by all
and high standards of conduct maintained. When they perform their office unselfishly and with justice they are entitled to the dignify of their
position and everyone's respect. Let's be quite honest about it; we all need to take this lesson to heart.
Your obedient servant,
R.F.W.

Chaplain's Notes
GREATNESS
All of us at times want to do great things—it is one of the proofs of the loftiness of our nature, for we are called to be great: nothing less in fact,
than the sons of God Himself. But many of us feel that we have not the opportunity to do great things. How we deceive ourselves! For the
opportunities to be great lie at our feet day by day. Speak the truth; read a passage from the Bible; do a kindness; uphold a principle; kneel at the
altar; support an outcast; smile with a little child; rebuke a lie; speak up for the absent; ask humbly for God's guidance—this is the path that great
ones have trod. When Jesus wanted to show us the royal road to true greatness, He looked round, and saw a gathering of rough men, dusty and
tired—and found a towel . . .

THE GOLDONIAN WIMBLEDON, 1958—BALL BOYS
Another eventful season is over. We have had a lot of work and we have had a lot of fun. I have been very grateful for the help of Mr. Nicholson
this year and I think we can truly report that the team was good, the standard as high as ever. The increasing publicity for the Homes can only
bring about good results, whether it be in cartoons about our new rig in the popular press or a talk on the radio, or the various television features
about ball boys. We are proud to be of such service to international spoil, and honoured to be asked to do this service once again. Well done,
boys: I'm sorry there wasn't much chance to get the knees brown this year, but your shorts did turn out all right after all, didn't they?
E. A.

OBITUARY Mr. Ernest Lee (Goldings)
The Staff and Old Boys of Goldings will learn with regret the death of Mr. Ernest Lee, who died on the 28th May after a short illness. The
funeral Service was held at the Enfield Crematorium at which Mr. J. Maslin and Mr. H. deBoeck represented the School. Mr. Lee was 83 and
leaves a widow who is severely crippled and one daughter.
When Goldings passed into the, hands of Dr. Barnard's Homes in 1921 Mr. Lee was transferred from the Garden City, Woodford, to be the
Head Gardener at Goldings where he remained until his retirement in 1945. He was a quiet and unassuming man and a most conscientious worker.
j. M.

Mr. Wrangles ranks fourth in the list of long-serving members of our Goldings Staff, yet he holds
the unique distinction of being the only surviving member of the pre-Barnardo days. He commenced
work under Mr. Burbridge the Estate Bailiff for Mr. Abel Smith in January 1921. In October 1921
Barnardo's took over Goldings and Mr. Lee was transferred from Woodford as Head Gardener to
replace Mr. Burbridge, and Mr. Wrangles carried mi as Under-gardener. As it was not until April,
1922 that the stall and boys were transferred from Stepney Causeway, Mr. Wrangles can claim to
have worked at Goldings 15 months longer than any one else.
He served in the R.A.F. from October 1942 until March 1946 and when he returned to "civvie street"
he took over his present appointment, that as a foreman Gardener, following the retirement of Mr. Lee.
In his early years he played for several seasons in the School Football team.
Since taking over the Foremanship he has more or less been responsible for the vegetable production
side of the department, which in itself is no mean task, considering that approximately 230 lunches
alone are provided each day. In contrast to Mr. Randall who soles shoes for every boy passing through
Goldings, Mr. Wrangles nourishes the souls.
L. E.

COMINGS AND GOINGS
Boys Left during Summer Term, 1958
ANGELL, R., Kinnaird; April, 1956 to April, 1958. Sheet-metal Worker. Restored.
CUDBY, T., Somerset; September, 1955 to May, 1958. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
DAVIES, C., Cairns; April, 1956 to April, 1958. Bootmaker, Restored.
DAVIS, J., Cairns; January, 1956 to April, 1958. Bootmaker. Restored.
HAMMOND, K., Cairns; September, 1954 to April, 1958. Situation as Bootmaker.
MUNDAY, G., Cairns; September, 1956 to May, 1958. Situation as Gardener.
SHOESMITH, R., Cairns; September, 1955 to April. 1958, as Carpenter-apprentice.
WRIGHT, S., Cairns; September, 1955 to June, 1958 packing-case making factory in London.

New Entrants during Summer Term, 1958
Name
BRACKEN, S.
CHARLTON, D.
CHARLTON, W.
FURLEY, P.
GREEN, R.
HILL, R.
HYLAND, B.
KlMBER, D.
LEE, D.
McROBERT, I.
McROBERT, J.
PETERSON, M.
PIKE, D.
RANDALL, P.
ROSE, G.
SILLS, J.
SNOWDEN, P.
STONE, K.
TYLER, B.
WALLDUCK, F.

Goldings Old Boys Association
FOOTBALL
Next year \\e are bound for Division 1 after having played the last four years in Division 2. We did not get winners medals but, all those who
received runners-up will agree they were well worth having.
Prospects for next year are quite bright and we ought to hold our own in this league. A big thank you to everyone who has played—especially the
three lads from the School.
TABLE TENNIS
Fourth in this league was about the right position for G. O. B with the hope of doing better next year. Anticipating the fact that there will be
three Divisions next year the Old Boys should have one team in each league.
ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE
This year we had 60 people attending the Dinner and about a further 20 at the Dance. Although the Old Boys lost on the overall layout I think
everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
CLUB
This I think is the first time we have ever been able to write about an actual Old Boys' Club. At the Annual General Meeting our President
allowed us the use of what was previously the Cadet Club. The Old Boys have since been working in shifts to completely renovate it. Progress so
far has been quite good. It is hoped to open the Club in September. We are very grateful for all professional advice given in any way by heads
of Departments.
GENERAL
Members of Staff and Old Boys organised a Rummage Sale at the Durrant Hall from which a total of £18 clear profit was made.
Arthur Robertson is organising a Grand Draw, which will have taken place by the time THE GOLDONIAN is published. We hope this will be
the first of many to follow, and here again, we would like to thank everyone who has helped to sell, and buy tickets.
One last reminder to all "distant Old Boys," 5/- to me annually ensures a copy of each GOLDONIAN and helps the Club.
T. ALLEN, Hon. Sec. 132 North Road, Hertford