Editorial
With the publication of this issue of THE GOLDONIAN, my first year as editor is completed, and I feel this is an opportune moment for me to
say a very big "thank you!" to those members of the staff and boys who have co-operated so well with the production of each issue.
I would remind everybody that this is your Magazine and I am only the person who selects and puts into shape the material you send in for
inclusion. Have you noticed how the same names and initials appear at the ends of the various articles in each issue ? I feel that too few of you
take a real interest in our Magazine, and nothing would please me more than to have two or three times the amount of "copy" to select from each
term, and from a wider population. Let us all make a New Year's resolution that we will do our best to produce a Magazine worthy of our
capacity as the Technical School of Dr. Barnardo's Homes.
The competitions which I arranged last term were apparently not very popular; I have received only six holiday stories and two selections of
holiday snapshots.
There are three competitions for you this time. Mr. White has set a "problem" for the Juniors for which he very kindly offers a small prize;
Brian McCarthy has constructed a very good Crossword Puzzle and there is a prize of 2s. 6d. for the first correct solution I receive from a boy
(entries to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Crossword Competition", and name of entrant); the third competition is the most
constructive essay entitled, "HOW THE GQLDONIAN CAN BE IMPROVED". The winning entrant will receive a. 2s 6d and his essay published
in the next issue.

What Price Sputniks?
The Russians have devoted a great deal of their materials, labour and skill to making a powerful rocket to send an artificial satellite, with a
lonesome dog as its inhabitant, whizzing round the world. Their great ones exult in their cleverness and power. Our American friends, who have
used up more of their materials, labour and skill in equipping nearly every American home with television sets, washing machines and
refrigerators, as well as a shining new car in the garage, now bite their nails in envy and vexation and work furiously to discharge a packet of
ball-bearings into outer space�artificial meteorites they call them. We British make big bangs over the desert places of Australia and blow up
lonely islands. They are all terribly expensive and dangerous fireworks, but just a little childish all the same.
If you can afford a trip to the moon in about twenty years' time, it might satisfy one little bit of your curiosity, and supposing you got back safely
you would be able to boast about it to your neighbours the Jones's, but it is very doubtful whether any of you would be one bit happier. You will
secretly wonder whether it was worth the money and the Jones's, in their jealousy, will have to furiously save up to make the trip themselves,
though really they -would rather have a week at Blackpool and a ride on the Giant Dipper.
Let us, therefore, retain our sense of proportion, giving place in our minds to things of real importance. Our Christmas festivities will help us to
do this. We can turn our eyes from the vain glory of men letting off their super fire-crackers and obtain peace and reassurance from God's
revelation of himself in the most significant event of human history. This is a matter of practical importance to us in our family at Goldings, and
all newspaper headlines about sputniks are "airy-fairy" stuff in comparison. Christmas is a season of rejoicing and in the midst of it may we all
be clear what we are rejoicing about. Let us be humble, at least for a space, and both hear the word of our Saviour and open our minds and hearts
to his message. We shall then be more tolerant of each others failings, take joy in each others successes and good qualities, then all will be well
and life will be full of purpose and inner contentment.
R.F.W.

Chaplain's Notes
A happy Christmas to you all. The Birthday of Jesus Christ is quite the most revolutionary, dynamic, thrilling, challenging, and disturbing
birthday in the whole world. How happily we should celebrate it! It is the beginning of God's plan for "salvaging" mankind�for that is the real
need of men: not a reformer, not a dictator, but a Saviour. "The world was made flesh and dwelt among us", says John the gospel-writer. "We
beheld His Glory, the Glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth''. If only we would all realise, not only with our heads
but with our hearts, that this witness is true.
God knows our weaknesses, our failings, our limitations. Yet, in spite of them all, He comes down to our level, He takes on our humanity, to
show us the royal road of life's purpose and our destiny. In order that we do not miss the significance of the event, He chooses a humble mother,
and is born in a neglected stable. Through his lowliness, He would lift us to the heights of a new relationship with God that lasts for ever, for
"nothing can separate us from the love of Christ". There is no need for any of us to be lonely, for this is the season when we remember our royal
Brother. This is the time to respond to the appeal of the tiny outstretched arms in the manger, "Come unto Me". May God grant us all a truly
happy Christmas, by a right observance of its real meaning.
E.A.

OBITUARY
Mr. W. H. Riley
It is with deep regret we record the death of Mr. W. H. Riley, on 26th September, after undergoing an operation.
Before retiring in 1952 Mr. Riley served the Homes as a teacher of printing at Goldings. For almost 25 years he passed on his wide knowledge
of printing to the boys under his care. Many old boys, both of the Printing Department and of Buxton House will remember the lessons he taught
them and all will regret the passing of their old master.
The funeral service was held at the Hertford Methodist Church, where he had been a member for many years. Mr. W. H. S. Millar, Head of
Department, Mr. P. F. East, Senior Printing Teacher, and Mr. Colin Fuller, Senior Apprentice, represented the Homes.
To Mrs. Riley and her son we extend our deepest sympathy

Mr. Randall joined the Dr. Barnardo teaching staff as assistant instructor in the Boot and
Shoe Department at Stepney as far back as 1919 (makes you wonder what the world was
like then) and came to Goldings when the Boys' Home, Stepney, moved in the near 1922,
and took charge of the Department in 1946.
It can be said that Mr. Randall has given personal service to try boy who has been at the
School, for their boots or shoes must have gone through his hands while being repaired,
and who would like to guess the number of boys he has taught the skills of boot-making?
It was in the early days of The William Baker Technical School that he was one of the
first five House Masters, being House Master of Mt. Stephen and a lot of old Mt. Stephen
boys will wish him well, as it cannot be long before he will be retiring. When it does
happen I know he will be missed.
Whenever there are sporting activities, you will be sure to find Mr. Randall recording, something he has got to a fine art.
His own sport was mostly confined to billiards and snooker. Only last year, 1956-1957, he was champion billiards player and
snooker runner-up in the Staff Billiards and Snooker Championships, and was also a regular member of the Staff team.
H. DEB.

Boys Left during the Autumn Term, 1957
BENNION, G., Cairns; September, 1956, to September, 1957. Situation as Gardener.
BOLTWOOD, R., Cairns; September, 1953 to August, 1957. Prefect, 1957. Colours for football. Restored.
CRAIG, J., Cairns; August, 1954, to September, 1957. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
CUMMINS, K., Somerset; September, 1953, to September, 1957. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
EVES, D., Pelham; October, 1956, to September, 1957. Restored.
GIBBS, J., Somerset; April, 1955, to September, 1957. Restored.
HOPCROFT, M., Aberdeen; June, 1953, to September, 1957. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
JESSOP, K., Somerset; September, 1953, to November, 1957. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
MYTON, T., Aberdeen; September, 1954, to October, 1957. Situation as Gardener.
RANDALL, F., Cairns; May, 1954, to September, 1957. Cadet Drum-major. Colours for Cricket. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
REEKIE, A., Aberdeen; September, 1954, to November, 1957. Prefect, 1956. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
ROGERS, M., Cairns; September, 1953, to September, 1957. To Sea Training School.
SMITH, D., Cairns; May, 1954, to September, 1957. Prefect, 1956. School Captain, 1957. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
WARRIOR, R., Cairns; September, 1953, to August, 1957. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.
WIGGETT. D.. Aberdeen; September, 1953, to September, 1957. Situation as Gardener.
WILSON, G., Somerset; September, 1953, to November, 1957. Colours for Football and Boxing. Situation as Carpenter-apprentice.

New Entrants during Autumn Term, 1957
Name
AMBROSE, K.
BALL, B.
BOYD, W.
CAPON, R.
CHAPPELL, J.
COMAN, A.
CONNER, D.
DRIVER, N.
FORSTER, G.
HOLBERRY, H.
KELBIE, P.
LISTER, T.
MAIRS, S.
MEDLAND, J.
MENNELL, J.
MORGAN, R.
MUNEY, D.
OSBORXE, W.
PARK, I.
RANDALL, R.
RICHARDSON, R.
THOMPSON, C.
THOMSON, A.
TlLBERY, J.
WATTS, R.
WHITEHEAD, T.
WRIGHT, D.
WRIGHT, J.
UPCHURCH, T.

Goldings Old Boys' Association
Since the last issue of THE GOLDONIAN not much has happened that most readers are not familiar with. Regarding the position of the Club I
think it is safe to say, as I said to our President, " we are we are keeping our heads above water*'. The reason for using such a phrase is the fact
that the Old Boys' Association is never really well off financially, which I think gives me a chance to thank all those (boys and staff) who have
helped us with our finances.
Membership has increased over the year and now we have an encouraging number of forty-five.
Now to something that's also very encouraging, the football - team. This season we are playing the maximum of four players from outside and as
the team has only lost one league game and has reached the League Cup. semi-final we think it was worth it. The season is as yet not old enough
for predictions but it is hoped to do well in at least one of these.
The table tennis season has also been quite successful with the second team doing slightly better than the first, having only dropped three points
from seven games; still to be played is a needle match with the School first team.
In closing these notes I should like to thank all those who gave us rummage for our sale from which a profit of �6 was made.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
It is hoped, if numbers permit, to hold an Invitation Dance in the New Year at the Shire Hall.
We are hoping to hold another Rummage Sale on Saturday, 25 January, 1958, so will anyone who has anything that can be re-sold please notify
me, or any Club member, and we will collect.
The Annual Dinner will be held sometime before the end of the football season. Details will appear in the GUILD MESSENGER in the New Year.
Reminder. All boys leaving the School are reminded that they will be welcomed as "Old Boys", and that the annual subscription entitles them to
a free issue of THE GOLDONIAN with notification of all the Old Boys' activities.
T. ALLEN, Hon. Secretary