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Easter Message from the Reverend P. L. F. Surges, Vicar of All Saints' Church, Hertford.
In. order to understand the true joy of Easter we have to look back to what happened on Good Friday. That Cross, what does it mean? It means
that God loved His Creation, and in spite of the necessity of. facing the Cross, with all its brutality and dirt, He turned the pitch into gold. He
made Good Friday "good". And as we look at this Cross do we not inevitably say, "Who dared do this?"
Apparently on Good Friday the enemies of Christ triumphed but after Easier the Cross was never seen except through the Resurrection. Easter
Day perpetuates the fact of forgiveness, and the more we think about this, the more our conviction grows on us that we are forgiven. The
Resurrection, fits life exactly with the Cross behind the empty tomb. We know Christ lives because we hold communion with Him, and that is
the truest evidence.
May your Easter be a happy one.
Your friend,
P. F. L. BURGES.

Do you remember the bit of excitement we had at the circus, during the opening procession, when the elephants got a little out of hand? The
ringmaster looked anxious, the clowns and jugglers beat a hasty retreat and, to be honest with ourselves, we were not envying those in the
ringside seats. Later on, during the performance, those same elephants were very well behaved. Trunk to tail, docile and obedient, they padded
around, doing their tricks and making themselves look ridiculous for our entertainment. What is the secret of one small man's control over these
powerful brutes? The answer is that a man can keep a distant aim in view whilst the animal works for an Immediate reward. The man makes
use of this limitation of the animal mind and thus it comes about that an elephant makes a fool of Itself twice daily for a truss of ha,}/ and never
worries Tom Arnold for a cheque at the end of the month. This ability to look far ahead distinguishes man from the other creatures, but, alas,
some people still behave very like performing animals. Their actions are controlled by paltry gains that are close at hand and In the long run they
never achieve anything worth while. As the saying goes, "They can't see beyond the end of their noses", and. even for an elephant this is not
very far.
When a man undertakes a far journey, he is riot thinking of his destination all, the day. He looks around and enjoys, the passing scene, but at the
same time he bears in mind where he is going and moves always in the right direction. Life is a long journey. Every day brings its joys, its,
difficulties, its tasks and pleasures and if we are short-sighted our minds can be wholly taken up with these, so that we forget where we are
going. That is one good reason for keeping Sundays differently from other days, because in so doing our minds are re-directed towards the
object of our journey. The Easter festival is upon us, and we do well to observe it and contemplate its meaning, for here is a truth to which we
may shut our eyes but from which there is no escape. It is the Easter message which gives, meaning to life and dignity and nobility to mankind.
So make the most of this Eastertide, enjoy its beauty and the pleasures of the holiday, but be thoughtful too, remembering the precious gift you
have of a mind, which enables you to reason, to judge between right and wrong and look toward a distant goal.
R. F. W.

Easter has been called the "Queen of Festivals" and well so it. may. At this time of the year we feel a re-awakening in life. Nature begins to burst
forth, the earth becomes alive after the long bleak period of Winter, and there is a general looking forward to longer and warmer days.
Out of the darkness and storms of Winter into the light and glory of Spring appeals, to us all. St. Paul's words, "Seek the things that are above,
where Christ is," in the Epistle for Easter Day, exhort us to stir out of gloom into the light of life. We are to reject all that is mean and. base and
weak, and to aspire to the noble and true. Our life would be all the poorer if we had no> hope for the future, no looking forward to the sunshine
and warmth of a Summer's day.
With Easter comes a new joy. Jesus Christ was victorious over death and the grave. This new power of life over death lived with the early
martyrs of the Church. They feared no man because of the fact of this power: they faced death with something akin to joy.
What does Easter mean to us? Just another holiday? Its meaning, the Resurrection of our Lord to life, is as real to us today as it was to those
friends of Jesus at the first Easter Day. As lie was with them so He is with us, "Lo, I am with you always even unto the end of the world."
A happy Easter to you all.
S.C,C.

When Queen Elizabeth became Sovereign Lady of this realm her Accession was a legal and constitutional act. But on 2nd June, 1953 she will
be consecrated Sovereign; and this act of Coronation is a religious ceremony.
The Church's highest act of worship' is in Holy Communion, and the Coronation of our Queen is set within, this awesome and magnificent
Service.
When Her Majesty takes her place in Westminster Abbey the Archbishop presents her to the people with the words "Sirs, I here present unto
you Queen Elizabeth, your undoubted Queen: wherefore all you who are come this clay to do your homage and service, are you willing to do
the same?" The people will say, "God save Queen Elizabeth".
After the Recognition the Queen swears an oath to preserve the Christian Religion of her Country. The Accession is ratified by the swearing
of this oath and by the welcome of her people.
The Archbishop now begins the service of Holy Communion. The Epistle contains the words, "Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the
Queen", and the the Gospel says, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God’s.
After the Nicene Creed the Queen kneels as the Choir softly sings "Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire". The solemn act of Consecrating
begins. The Ampulla, a flask in the shape of an eagle about nine inches high, wrought in solid gold, Contains blessed oil. This is handed to the
Archbishop who prays, "0 Lord, Holy Father, Who by the anointing with oil didst of old make and consecrate kings, priests, and prophets, to
teach and govern Thy people Israel: Bless. Thy servant Elizabeth now to be anointed with this oil and consecrated Queen. . ."
The Great Lord Chamberlain now disrobes the Queen of her crimson cloak. She takes her seat in the ancient Chair of King Edward. Knights
of the Garter carrying a rich pall of cloth of gold suspended on poles, place it over the Queen who is hidden from view.
The. Dean of Westminster Abbey takes the Ampulla from off the Altar and the Archbishop receives the sacred oil and anoints the Queen in
the form of a cross, on the palms of her hand, on the breast, and on the crown of her head. The Dean then invests her with the priestly
Golobium Sindoois and the Supertunica, a long coat of cloth of gold. With the touching of the Golden Spurs by her Majesty we. Glimpse
ancient chivalry and knighthood. The Great Sword of State is blessed upon the Altar and carried to the Queen. This symbolises her power of
life and death comes from God, and to God is she alone responsible.
A Stole is placed over her shoulders signifying her bond with Christ; her subjection to His world-wide sovereignty.
The Orb, symbolising the authority of Christ throughout the world is then placed in her hands before being taken to the Altar. This symbolic
ball of gold is richly decorated with diamonds, a sapphire, and an emerald.
The Archbishop places on the fourth finger of Her Majesty's right hand the Wedding Ring of England. She is. united with her peoples and
they with her in the responsibilities, laid upon her.
"Receive this Ring, the ensign of Queenly dignity, and of defence of the Catholic Faith", Into her hands are placed the two Sceptres. On one is
the Cross, love fulfilling itself in sacrifice; on the other ,the Dove, the Holy Spirit in Whose strength alonei kings may rule.
The Crown of St. Edward, the official Crown of England is on the Altar. The Dean of Westminster brings this Crown on its purple cushion to
the Archbishop who firmly places it on the head of the young Queen Elizabeth.
The Abbey is a mass of movement, colourful, thrilling, as the peers don their coronets, the barons their caps, and the kings-of-arms their crowns.
Music fills the crowning place of kings and queens.
Inside, fanfares are blown and belts rung. Outside, guns signal the Coronation of a Queen.
As silence reigns again the Archbishop hands the Queen a Bible, "We present you with this book, the most valuable thing that this world affords".
The Coronation proper is over.
Now Queen Elizabeth removes her Crown. She offers Bread and Wine for the Holy Communion. These the Archbishop takes and the Service
proceeds.
Kneeling on a faldstool near the Altar we see, not only a Queen, but a Mother making her Communion with God her Greater, receiving the Body
and Blood of Jesus Christ. Queen Elizabeth n of England is now by the Grace of God Queen of this realm.
"God save the Queen".
S.C.C.

Supporters of the School Saturday football teams have had to travel more than, usual to see their favourites perform. This is accounted for in the
fact that the teams have not had the good fortune to be drawn, at home in the various rounds of the cup competitions. However, the "luck of the
draw" has. not deterred either team, for the under sixteen team has reached the Final, and the under eighteen team has reached the Semi-Final.
Should neither team progress further, their performances are very worthy, but there is room for two more trophies in the Honours show-case!
The opposition in both senior and. junior Leagues is either very strong or very weak, and only when the very strong are met do we see a thrilling
game. For the most part it has been, in the case of the senior team, a succession of goals week after week, with. Blackburn and Ostle getting in
most of the; shooting practice, and this practice is, perfecting their ability.
Our centre-half, Watts is persistently good, a ninety-minute trier whilst Walker can be rated among the best backs to represent the School in.
post-war games. It was a good move to convert him from inside-forward.
King is a strong half-back and we look forward to good service from, this player next year.
Of course., we must recognise that in our present centre-forward we have a player born to score goals and it is to be hoped that the tendency to
"give it to Blackie" will not have repercussions when "Blackie" is no longer in the middle. So, come on you other forwards, try a shot now and
then, because it will be up to you to score when Blackburn graduates.
The Juniors have had a successful season, and, watching them play, it is sometimes difficult to understand why. There seems to be no one
brilliantly outstanding, no individualist among them. Perhaps it is that they just blend-like Bristol Rovers
There seems to be an iron curtain between us and the official League tables, but it is hoped in the summer issue of THE GOLDONIAN to
publish these. However, we can. say that both teams are very near the top of their respective league.
R. S.
The Junior House football
The Junior House football competition of this season provided a fair amount of good football. But the keenness of the competition was
somewhat spoiled by the very definite superiority of the Pelham team, who won both League' and Knock-Out Competition in the Junior House
section. It is only fair to say that the Pelham team has included half a dozen players in the Junior School team, and it is hoped that next season a,
fairer distribution of the- better footballers will be made, so that keener competition will result.
RESULTS
Knock-Out Competition: Pelham 5, Kinnaird 1.
Junior House League Winners: Pelham Runners-Up : Buxton.
T. G. BLACKMORE.

SOMERSET
Once again it is time to pick up our pens arid our thoughts and think back through the term and note the things we have done. To me this is new
as it is my first term of having the pleasure.
First the Farewells. With much sorrow we had to say good-bye to Johnny Douthwaite. Though a cripple Johnny exceeded many boys In the
house at sport and in. his trade with which we wish him good luck in his new surroundings and hope to see, more of him.
We congratulate House Captain M. Jarvis on. attaining the rank of School Captain and C. Measey on becoming a prefect and A. Gainard to
A/P. We wish them, every success in their new posts.
From farewells and congratulations we go on to House sport. We are doing exceedingly well at football and are second, our E rivals, being
Cairns and we have only one more game to play.
We have many entries in the Boxing competition and if everyone tries their best: we shall give a good account of ourselves.
Although not connected with the House two things are worthy of mention. First we have a good number of players, in the School Table Tennis
Team. Our contribution is five of the six players. The teams include C. Fox, T. Fox, A. Gainard, B. Raines and myself .
Secondly, Peter Parry's outstanding performances in the All-England Cadet Force Boxing. He has now reached the finals which he will fight
at Cardiff. All our good luck arid wishes go with him.
I end these notes, by wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Corbett and family and all the staff a Happy Easter.
HASTINGS.

CAIRNS
I should like to congratulate all Cairns boys, on having done, so well at sport this term. At football we were second from bottom but have pulled
up very well and are-now top. We have only one more game to play and cannot be beaten in the League.
As 1 write these notes the inter-house boxing is about to begin again. Last year we won the boxing and have a good chance of doing so again
this year. We have got a good entry, nearly everyone having entered.
We have lost many good boys since last term. We were very sorry to lose House Captain W. Ostle, and prefects, R. Boswell, C. Mogford and
M. Warren. I know you. would all like to wish them the best of luck in their careers. We still see a lot of W. Ostle who comes down, to play
football for the school each Saturday.
I am sure you would all like to congratulate A. Wilson on obtaining the rank of a fully fledged prefect, also D. Walker and G. Smith.
I should like to welcome all our new boys who have come up from the junior houses. We hope they will keep up the good reputation arid
tradition of the house.
On behalf of all boys I should like to thank Mr. Culver very warmly for having taken over as our house master as he had also Somerset house to
look after, We warmly congratulate M. Jarvis on having taken the place of A. Aldwinckle as School Captain, and I hope he will carry on the
good work,
I finish up by wishing all the boys and members of Staff a very happy Easter. Also Mr. Corbett and Mr. Wheatley and his family a happy holiday,
A. BLACKBURN, House Captain.

ABERDEEN
The time has come once again for me to write the Aberdeen House Notes. I must confess, however, it is quite a problem because of this term
being so short. However, 1 must start with a word of welcome to David Jannaway. We hope he will maintain the good standard of our House,
and do his little bit with the rest of us.
Now a, word of congratulation to three boys on reaching the rank of Prefect. They are David Wright, Clifford Hawkins and Askey Ali. Well
done! We have had to say goodbye to three of our boys this. term, so far. They are Fred and Arthur Aldwinckle and Francis Rainbird. We wish
them the best of luck in their new jobs,
We have played seven games of football this term, so' far which leaves us bottom of the league. We have won three, lost three and drawn one.
If we win. our next two games we can. reach second position in the league.
Boxing will be starting this week and I wish all our boys who enter for the competition the best of luck.
I will end wishing -everybody a very happy Easter.
W. LINES, House Captain.