FAA Dinner and Auction

Wednesday, March 30, at The Canon Stirling Auditorium The Feildian Athletic Association (FAA) kicked off its funding drive to rehabilitate the Feildian Grounds in the city. The patrons were treated to a delicious dinner of steak and shrimp with tasty desserts to finish off the meal. After dinner there was an auction which raised funds for the new field house and upgrades to the soccer pitches. Over 250 people attended the function with many old boys among them. Bill Neal, long time member of the association was there in his 95th. year. Can somebody tell me if Bill was president of The FAA.....I believe he was?

A great deal of credit is due to Chris Facey, current president and Geoff Carnell, current vice-president of The FAA for the hard work in getting this dinner and auction off the ground. The volunteers which gave of their time and the sponsors who donated the wonderful merchandise which brought in the funds are to be highly commended.

There were players from other club teams and members of other associations which came out in support of this worthwhile venture. They are also to be congratulated. With the proposed upgrades to the historic grounds the city will have another jewel in its recreation facilities.

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.