Bishop Feild Diary 1844 Published

Feildians, have you read the latest publication of Dr. Ron Rompkey, old Feildian? Ron has published the diary of our esteemed founder Bishop Edward Feild. I bought it at Chapters the night that Ron launched it. Although short, just over 100 pages, it provides an insight into Bishop Feild's struggles to resurrect The Church of England in Newfoundland. He was a determined man and against many obstacles built churches and schools throughout the island and Labrador. I encourage all Feildians to read it and thus get a better feel for the man who founded the school that we remember so fondly. It is my hope that Ron will continue his work on Feild and give us as complete a picture of the man as possible.

Boys, do not forget the lunch this Monday, February 28, 12:00 PM, at Wendy's, Torbay Road. See you there.

Christmas Lunch at Winterholme

Well this had to be the best lunch so far. Many old boys turned up at Winterholme to say hello to old friends.

Among those at lunch were a small group of over 90's. Leading the way were Dr. Nigel Rusted and Bill Neal. Along with those over 90's was a much-beloved coach Charlie Riddle.


I picked up Dr. Rusted on a glorious sunny day and he was ready and waiting at his door. He got out of the car in front of Winterholme and said that he used to play bridge with Marmeduke Winter who had the home built in 1905-1907. Dr. Rusted, for those who do not know, will be 104 this coming July.


Our list of attendees is growing. We had some new faces this time. Rick Yetman, Don's son was with us from Martinique. He was the youngest. Bill Driscoll, Alistair Rice, Tim Shears, Burf Ploughman, Jim Phillips, Cyril Bennett, Edgar Porter and Harold Duffett also attended for, I believe, the first time. If that is not true someone will correct me. It`s great to see the college spirit alive and well when we meet.


With the lunch and the chat drawing to an end a Telegram reporter arrived to interview Dr. Rusted, Bill Neal and Charlie Riddle. After the interview most of us gathered on the steps of Winterholme for a group shot. See below.

William C. Bennett Passes

I remember Mr. Bennett at Bishop Feild College. He was the caretaker and I saw him every day for ten years just like one of our teachers. Condolences from all Feildians go out to his son Cyril "Hopper" Bennett and his wife Linda.

Hey! Hooper, we are having a lunch on the 20th. December at 12:00 at Dick Cook's Winterholme. All the boys would love to see you. If you're in town come on by.

November Lunch

I saw lots of new faces at Wendy's on Monday 22 November. Vic Janes was there. Roy Saunders showed up. It was great to see Tubby Collins and Spike Noseworthy. These guys were gone from Feild when I went so I would like to know how they got their nicknames. Sully was there even though he was recuperating from his ladder fall. He's getting better.

It is always a pleasure to see Bill Neal at our lunches and Ches Parsons. It's wonderful to see everyone and let's keep our lunches going so that we can keep in touch. Try to bring along another Feildian at the next lunch which by the way will be at Winterholme, December 20 at 12:00 PM. Dick Cook, thanks for offering your place for our Christmas lunch.

Boys don't forget to bring along a few dollars to help offset the lunch which I know Dick will supply. Fellas, would somebody call George Stockley and get him to come along.

Also I want to thank Millar Ewing, Bill Neal, Graham Skanes and Gerry Russell for the donations they have made of Feildian memorabilia to the Archive.

Below is a list of the boys who attended Monday's lunch.

Rex Anthony
Walter Collins
Vic James
Millar Ewing
Keith Garland
Ian Garland
Bill Neal
Owen Sullivan
Harris Flight
Doug Squires
Roy Saunders
Bill Martin
Eric Suley
Dick Cook
Tols Chapman (like the mustache, Tols)
Frank Noseworthy
Ches Parsons
Dave Edwards
Gerry Russell

I hope I have not forgotten anybody.