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One copy annotated on reverse by R.S. Chalk, as follows:
'Morning/Evening Hall - Memories 1920-24
At Breakfast and (High) Tea in those days Hall was the exclusive domain of K.SS. The deeply resented invasion by Busby’s did not come till 1925.
Seniors sat at top table on right (note Captain’s chair), Juniors at bottom table, ever-alert for cries of “Election bag!-beggar!-brown bag! Etc.etc. Orders had to be executed at the run, so the zig-zag passage from the “Flinnery” to Seniors’ Table was a hazardous business, especially if carrying a full jug of ‘bag’ (normally my task as a Junior).
The chief of the ‘many customs’ referred to by L.E.T. was Toasting. When the open coal-fire in the centre was lit, Seniors would sit before it (before eating), and make two pieces of toast (more if desired) for each Under Election in their respective Rooms- call his name, and throw the toast to be caught or (failing that) retrieved from wherever it had fallen. As “breaking (ie going between) tables” was an offence, this often meant a lowly crawl for Juniors! (In my day, I developed considerable proficiency first in catching, later in making and throwing toasts). Unfortunately this custom degenerated into horseplay from 1925 and was abolished c.1926 after an accident to I.C. Allen.'

Watercolour of College Hall, looking towards the north wall behind the high table, where the painted coats of arms are visible; tables and benches are arranged around the outside of the room; several scholars wearing gowns and mortars boards and two ladies wearing bonnets are present.

Black and white sketch looking towards the gallery from high-table. The pupils are seated and eating a meal.

Half-length portrait, wearing a brown overcoat over a black waistcoat , and a white shirt; he is full face, to the left is a view of the Burlington Arch with a scholar standing by it, beyond blue sky and a part of a tree. Subject is College John, possibly one of the Lloyd family.