NEARLY six months have elapsed since the issue of our previous GOLDONIAN, and rmy goodness, what a lot has happened since then!
To make a full coverage of everything that should be reported is beyond our means, but I hope the main items have all been covered,
although I will be the first to admit, not as fully as one would wish.
One very important item that has not been included in this issue, is the completion of the new wing to the Printing Department, the reason
for this omission is two-fold: (1) That internally we have not yet completed the transformation, and (2) I hope to get some really good
pictures of the new set-up, and for these I want the complete story. So look out for the Spring, 1963, issue.
Another event of paramount importance that took place in October was the inspection of the School by Her Majesty's Inspectors from the
Ministry of Education and the Home Office, and although no printed report has been received yet, our Headmaster is of the opinion that
they were favourably impressed by all they saw. I am quite sure that everyone, staff and boys, were very impressed by the friendly
approach of these gentlemen, whose job was possibly made easier by the warm welcome they received in all departments. What a far cry
from the days of not so long ago, when inspectors were looked upon as 'ghouls', at least by the children, and I believe by many teachers!
I am quite certain that standards have not depreciated by this less formal but friendly approach, in fact it is true that standards all round are
much higher.
With the publication of this issue of our magazine, I complete my sixth year as Editor, and although the trials and tribulations have been
many (and still are) I have enjoyed doing this job very much, and .have made many friends, some of whom I have never seen.
Once again I would like to say 'thank you' to everyone who has .supported me during these years, and I am sure I can look forward to
your continued support through the next year(s).
May I wish you all every happiness this Christmastide, and throughout 1963.

P.A.Y.E.
THE CAPITAL letters printed above are commonly pronounced 'Pay-ee' and are well known to everyone who works for his living. You've
never heard of it? Well, well, you're in the same box as the little boy in the Jerome K. Jerome story who had never heard of dyspepsia�
You will, my boy, you will!
Just for the sake of the younger readers, I will explain that P.A.Y.E. are the initial letters of 'Pay as you earn'. It is a way of describing a
system of paying Income Tax from weekly wages. In former times only people with fairly large incomes paid Income Tax. A demand was
made by the Tax Collector each year and those who had to pay tax were expected to put money aside to meet this demand. If they didn't,
they would get into debt and that meant getting into trouble. Nowadays wages are much higher than they used to be, so it is only right that
all except the most poorly paid should pay their share of Income Tax. The P.A.Y.E. system has been devised to prevent wage-earners
getting into debt on account of their tax.
'Pay as you earn' is something forced upon us, but 'Pay as you go' is a good motto to adopt for ourselves, so is its corollary, if/ you can't
pay, don't go'. Far too many people, young and old, just take what they want at the time, without reckoning the cost. If the things they can't
wait for are just articles in the shops, like new clothing, transistor sets, brand new bicycles, cars, television sets or washing machines, the
result is that they pay dearly for all they buy, are always in debt and never free from money worries. As fast as they earn money it has to
go to pay instalments. If they fall ill or out-of-work, they can't keep up their payments and lose both money and goods. The most
elementary rule in life is that everything has to be paid for in the long run; no one can escape the day of reckoning. With other pleasures
and satisfactions in life it is also a sound rule to earn the right to them before we take them, otherwise we create unhappiness, worry and
anxiety for ourselves and what is often much worse, a load of misery for others.
'God rest you merry, gentlemen' run the opening words of a well-known Christmas Carol. I heartily wish all our readers a fair share of
merriment at this festive season. Let us all be mindful of our privilege and duty to spread a little happiness and pay as we go for our own
share of it.
R. F. W.

MR. TORDOFF came to Goldings Boot and Shoe Department in May, 1947, and since then has
been a most active member of the staff in many respects. In 1958, Mr. Randall, the Department
Head at that time, retired, and Mr. Tordoff succeeded to that position.
Most teachers, are dedicated to their profession and as a craftsman Mr. Tordoff is no exception.
He started his career as an apprentice in the family business (which later became his own),
where no doubt he received excellent training under his father. Practical ability can be successfully
executed with theoretical knowledge and to attain this balance he attended classes at the Leeds
College of Technology. This was followed by an appointment to the College Staff where he
lectured for a period of time.
In 1936 he was awarded a 1st Class Diploma of the City and Guilds of London Institute of
Handsewn Shoe Making. The following year he was admitted to the National Institute of the
Boot and Shoe Industry as an Associate Member. Obviously still not satisfied that his previous
qualifications were sufficient and while at Goldings, he sat and passed the Final of the City and
Guilds Repairers Examination. Goodyear Rubber Company organized a National Shoe Repairing
Competition in 1957 and it was no mean achievement for Mr. Tordoff to be awarded 3rd prize.
Goldings has always fostered lively sporting and social programmes; both Mr. and Mrs. Tordoff
have given admirable service here. As members of the Staff Social and Dramatic committee they contribute generously and Mrs. Tordoff
is in her right element handling and distributing school stores in a part-time capacity. Staff and Old Boys well remember the active part
Mr. Tordoff has played both at organizing and performing at 'Going Down' concerts. Dancing, badminton, table tennis and lawn tennis
are among his interests, yet we all know him best as a wielder of the willow. In fact he is almost 'Mr. Cricket' in that field of sport, having
previously played in Yorkshire League cricket and many are the immaculate innings we have enjoyed from him. As a batsman and
wicket-keeper he brought a high standard of efficiency to the game, captaining the Staff XI for many years.
In local public life he is secretary of Hertford Methodist Sunday School and Ways and Means Committee, which is responsible for raising
funds for a new Methodist church. He is also Leader of the Methodist Youth Fellowship.
During the last war he served in North Africa, Italy and Austria with the Royal Armoured Corps from 1941 until 1946. Although he never
dwells upon his active service in conversation, he has retained a deep, interesting knowledge of these countries, proving the value of travel
for broadening the mind even though the experience could have been gained under more peaceful circumstances.
L. E.

WEDDING OF MISS JOAN EMBLETON, B.Sc.
MR. AND MRS. EMBLETON'S second daughter, Joan, whom many of the staff have known since early childhood, was married at
Hertford Baptist Church on Saturday, 18th August, to Mr. Geoffrey Kurd of Loughton.
Joan met her husband while studying mathematics at Leicester University where she obtained her B.SC. Mr. Hurd already had his B.A.
degree in sociology and is working as an assistant tutor at the same university in research while studying for his M.A.
Both bride and bridegroom, who is an old Chigwellian, are deeply interested in church unity, and have travelled abroad to attend meetings
on that theme.
The wedding ceremony was conducted by The Rev. N. J. Renshawe, of the Baptist Church, Leicester, who interrupted his holiday to carry
out this very happy ceremony.
We all wish Joan and Geoffrey a very happy married life, and congratulate them both on their academic and matrimonial achievements.
Joan is now maths mistress at the Market Harborough Grammar School.
N. T. P.

PRIZE-GIVING, 1962
TOM CHAPMAN, Esq., Liasion Officer of the Church of England Industrial Committee, was our guest of honour at this year's Prize-giving.
After distributing the prizes to thirty-four boys who had been nominated as the 'best', Mr. Chapman gave a short but very inspiring talk,
emphasizing the importance of becoming good tradesmen, and good citizens.
Mr. Stanley Harrison, J.P., who was in the chair, took over at about an hour's notice, owing to the sudden illness of Mr. Leonard Keeble,
our current chairman.. Mr. Harrison handled the situation in his usual efficient manner, keeping his remarks to a minimum, and ensuring a
continual flow of events.
Our Headmaster, Mr. R. F. Wheatley, B.sc., reviewed the year's events, and made particular mention of the placing of boys in positions
when they left the School. He said that of the seventy boys who had left during 1961-2 twelve had been restored, nineteen had become
indentured apprentices in the building trade, one in the shoe trade, five in the printing trade, and one apprentice photographer. Fourteen
other boys had entered skilled trades which had no organized apprenticeship scheme. One boy had gone into the hotel trade, another had
become a student at a college of art, and three had joined the Army. In addition ten boys had completed their printing apprenticeships at the
School, and had left as fully trained journeymen. Only seven boys had not completed their trade training at the School, or had not followed
it up after leaving. The Headmaster asked what other school of this size could claim such a high percentage of indentured pupils?
Before the closing hymn and prayers by our padre The Rev. B. L. Nixon, our Deputy Headmaster, Mr. L. Embleton, accorded a vote of
thanks to Mr. Chapman.
Afterwards, all the guests and members of staff assembled up at the School and after a cup of tea toured the Exhibition.

GENERAL SUBJECTS
Juniors:
Science and Mathematics, Anthony Wright; Art and Technical Drawing, William Wildman; English, Leonard Carroll;
Religious Instruction, James Pooley; Progress, Bernard Munro; Physical Training, Robert Hendry.
Seniors:
General, Douglas Thompson; Progress, John Foote; Physical Training, Michael Hindle.
SHOEMAKING
Junior, James Brown; Senior, Geoffrey Thomas, William Hoy.
CARPENTRY
Junior, David Blower; Senior A, Kenneth Gill; Senior B, Peter Marsh; Senior C, Malcolm Clewer.
PAINTING AND DECORATING
Junior, Brian Stockton; Senior, Fred Carmen.
GARDENING
Junior, Danny Coffey; Intermediate, John Bassett; Senior, Robert Cox, McMuen Special, James Turner.
PRINTING
Junior Compositor, Keith Milsom; Senior Compositor, Leslie Coman;
Junior Machine-minder, James Pooley; Senior Machine-minder, Glyn Parry; Apprentice Machine-minder, John Blackman;
Apprentice Compositor, Richard Rowan.
SHEET METAL WORK
Junior, Anthony Wright; Intermediate, James Chapman, Senior, David Pike.
CHAIRMAN'S PRIZE FOR SPECIAL EFFORT
William Witlea.
HEADMASTER'S PRIZE
John Foote.
MARY ROWLANDS MEMORIAL PRIZE
Wilbert Workman.