Hello Boys, once again an old boy has passed away. Ron Rompkey died July 31st. at Tiffany Village. Once you have read his obit. our motto describes the life of Ron quite aptly.
Please go to :http://www.inmemoriam.ca/view-announcement-440313-ronald-george-rompkey.html to read the full obituary.
Sunday, 3 August 2014
Monday, 28 April 2014
Feildian Lunch Monday April 28, 2014
Our lunches continue to be well attended and today was no exception. We had a number of first timers. They are:
Frank Butler
Fred Riche
Paul Miller
Les Noseworthy
We had not seen Bill Neal for awhile but he was here today.
Several of us told of the time we were strapped at Feild. Terry Carter told a funny story about being caned by R.S. Tanner. Most of us were at one time or another. It was having the experience of being strapped that we got to know who were the real pros. "Bull" could strap well as he was tall and could get great leverage. Lloyd also had a special and effective flick of the wrist when he strapped that hurt. However, from all the stories I have heard over the years you did not want to be strapped by Charlie Grant.
These stories were told with the backdrop of an all boys school during a time when the strap was an accepted part of discipline. Unfortunately, this would not be tolerated today.
On another note Chris Facey and his group continue their hard work to get funds for the continuing improvement of The Feildian Grounds. If you can see your way clear please make a donation to this great cause directly or by attending one of the dinners they have to raise funds. I will let you know of the next event when it comes along.
If any of you have pictures of your days at Feild please scan them and send a copy to me; peter.chalker@gmail.com
At the lunch today I had a chat with Henry "Hank" Summers and he brought along a picture of a hockey game in which he played goal for the double blues. The game was played at Prince of Wales Collegiate on Friday, February 24, 1956. On the back were written in pencil the lamentable words, " lost again to PWC, this time 12-6 and there were 39 shots. Just shortly after this game Hank took up boxing.
Until next time, floreat semper Bishop Feild.
(Please send corrections to peter.chalker@gmail.com)
Frank Butler
Fred Riche
Paul Miller
Les Noseworthy
We had not seen Bill Neal for awhile but he was here today.
Several of us told of the time we were strapped at Feild. Terry Carter told a funny story about being caned by R.S. Tanner. Most of us were at one time or another. It was having the experience of being strapped that we got to know who were the real pros. "Bull" could strap well as he was tall and could get great leverage. Lloyd also had a special and effective flick of the wrist when he strapped that hurt. However, from all the stories I have heard over the years you did not want to be strapped by Charlie Grant.
These stories were told with the backdrop of an all boys school during a time when the strap was an accepted part of discipline. Unfortunately, this would not be tolerated today.
On another note Chris Facey and his group continue their hard work to get funds for the continuing improvement of The Feildian Grounds. If you can see your way clear please make a donation to this great cause directly or by attending one of the dinners they have to raise funds. I will let you know of the next event when it comes along.
If any of you have pictures of your days at Feild please scan them and send a copy to me; peter.chalker@gmail.com
At the lunch today I had a chat with Henry "Hank" Summers and he brought along a picture of a hockey game in which he played goal for the double blues. The game was played at Prince of Wales Collegiate on Friday, February 24, 1956. On the back were written in pencil the lamentable words, " lost again to PWC, this time 12-6 and there were 39 shots. Just shortly after this game Hank took up boxing.
Until next time, floreat semper Bishop Feild.
(Please send corrections to peter.chalker@gmail.com)
Monday, 23 December 2013
Bishop Feild College Athlete Geoff William Stirling Passes
Old Feildian, Geoff Stirling passed away this week. If you go to Carnell's Funeral Home website (http://www.carnells.com/funeral-notice.aspx?id=3094) you can read a complete notice of his passing.
During the years that I have been managing our archival material at the school and now at The Buckle Memorial Archive, Geoff Stirling stands out as an athlete of very high caliber. He played basketball and hockey at Feild and was a tremendous high jumper. Below you will find a couple of pictures of Geoff during his atletic days at Feild.
During the years that I have been managing our archival material at the school and now at The Buckle Memorial Archive, Geoff Stirling stands out as an athlete of very high caliber. He played basketball and hockey at Feild and was a tremendous high jumper. Below you will find a couple of pictures of Geoff during his atletic days at Feild.
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| Geoff Stirling sitting middle first row. |
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| Geoff Stirling Front Row far right |
Friday, 8 November 2013
Matt Foster Dies
It is with sadness that all Feildians mourn the passing of a beloved teacher and coach, Matthew John Foster. Matt was born in Broughshane, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, September 16, 1925.
After a long and stoic battle with cancer, endured with incredible fortitude, Matt passed peacefully away at home on Nov. 3, 2013, in the presence of his family and devoted caregivers.
He started his teaching career as principal of a one room schoolhouse at Kilcronaghan Primary School, in County Londonderry, N. Ireland, from 1947 to 1953. In August 1953, he immigrated to Canada with his young bride, Maud, and they both started teaching careers at Bishop Feild College and Bishop Spencer College. He developed sports and games programs there and went on for further training at Carnegie College in Leeds in 1958. On return to Newfoundland, Matt went on to teach at Bishop’s College from 1959 to 1961. He also did further Physical Education training and obtained a Master’s in Physical Education from Springfield College, Mass. in 1962. He joined the Dept. Of Physical Education & Athletics at Memorial University in 1961, and became Professor and Director of this School in 1964 until his retirement in 1986.
I began my school at BFC in Kdg. in 1952 and the next year Mr. Foster came. I can see him now playing badminton with his buddy John Hewson in the gym at Feild. That gymnasium was set some 12 feet into the ground so that spectators could look down from the rails above on the players below. He would always shout out "move on now" in that distinctive Northern Irish brogue.
Mr. Foster was a tough but fair teacher. He demanded the best from us at school and more so if you were lucky enough to be selected for one of his teams. He coached the Feildian Football Team in 1964 to the city championship.
After a long and stoic battle with cancer, endured with incredible fortitude, Matt passed peacefully away at home on Nov. 3, 2013, in the presence of his family and devoted caregivers.
He started his teaching career as principal of a one room schoolhouse at Kilcronaghan Primary School, in County Londonderry, N. Ireland, from 1947 to 1953. In August 1953, he immigrated to Canada with his young bride, Maud, and they both started teaching careers at Bishop Feild College and Bishop Spencer College. He developed sports and games programs there and went on for further training at Carnegie College in Leeds in 1958. On return to Newfoundland, Matt went on to teach at Bishop’s College from 1959 to 1961. He also did further Physical Education training and obtained a Master’s in Physical Education from Springfield College, Mass. in 1962. He joined the Dept. Of Physical Education & Athletics at Memorial University in 1961, and became Professor and Director of this School in 1964 until his retirement in 1986.
I began my school at BFC in Kdg. in 1952 and the next year Mr. Foster came. I can see him now playing badminton with his buddy John Hewson in the gym at Feild. That gymnasium was set some 12 feet into the ground so that spectators could look down from the rails above on the players below. He would always shout out "move on now" in that distinctive Northern Irish brogue.
Mr. Foster was a tough but fair teacher. He demanded the best from us at school and more so if you were lucky enough to be selected for one of his teams. He coached the Feildian Football Team in 1964 to the city championship.
Non Moriture Cujus Fama Vivit
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