Wednesday, 7 May 2008

The Terrible Trio

I found in Edgar House's book a reference to "The Terrible Trio". They were the double blue's line of Bud Duffett, Stan Breen and Doug Squires. They were fast and could change the score in a hockey game quickly. Does anyone have any stories about their hockey exploits. If any of the Terrible Trio are reading this get in touch with a story or two. I watched them at the stadium but I was only 6 or 7 at the time.

Friday, 2 May 2008

Feildian Clothes

Boys the current school is selling Feildian jackets, T-shirts and the like over the next few weeks. They have samples there to try and you can then make your choice. Drop by and see the range of clothes they have.

Tuesday, 29 April 2008

Alfred (Alf) Brown Obituary

Boys, it is with sadness that I advise you of the passing of Alfred Brown, class of '56. Below is his obituary notice.

BROWN, Alfred Philip George— Passed peacefully away at his home on April 26, 2008, Alfred Brown age 69, P.H.D. Chemical Engineering (Queen’s University) and Bronze Bridge Life Master. Predeceased by his parents Jessie and Tom. Remembered by his brothers: Bill, Tom (Evelyn), Don (June), sister: Mildred (Tony Dearness), also a circle of nephews, nieces and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alf’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.

To the Brown family we send our deepest sympathies.

Monday, 28 April 2008

Roald enrols at Bishop Feild College

When the coal cargo had been loaded, the Oddvar II sailed Northward from Newport News destined for Newfoundland. At that time the situation in Europe at the beginning of 1942 had become desperate. The Nazis had overrun Finland and the Russians were massing on its borders.
Before landing at the wharf in Botwood to discharge their cargo of coal The Oddvar II had received other orders to steam to The U.S. Marine at Argentia and to await further instructions. Unknown to Roald and his family, Britain had just declared war on Finland and The Oddvar II was summarily confiscated by Newfoundland authorities. All passengers and crew were taken ashore and transported to St. John's. The Ekholm family which included the ship's master, his wife, daughter and Roald were installed in The Balsam Hotel for the next three and one half years. This is a direct quote from Roald's letter: "And the Master's son attended Bishop Feild College and became a Feildian from 1943-1945 and he liked it!!"