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One copy annotated on reverse by R.S. Chalk, as follows:
'1. Dr. JAMES GOW (‘Jimmy’), H.M. 1901-1919
My first meeting with him was at Challenge 1918. I owe him a lifelong debut for his accepting me without Common Entrance Exam (on the strength of my dismal Challenge papers), thus saving a second journey from my home in Devon in War-time conditions.
My first three Terms (Play 1918-Election 1919) coincided with his last three. He had been a great and good HM, but was now almost blind and moved in a dignified daze, piloting himself with a stick. (Intent on my prep, I once collided with him in Yard)
Through no fault of his, School discipline had become somewhat lax by 1918. Leave and Plays were easily given (e.g. to go skating on the Serpentine in Lent 1919).
He was much loved and his departure was a solemn occasion. He shook hands with every boy after his last Prayers. I am glad I remembered to say ‘Thank you, Sir’ – with the classical Remove form-prize in my hand.'

Half-length portrait of Costley-White in red academic robes with wide black strip running down from each shoulder and a gold brooch; he is seated, turned towards the left of the painting; bottom-right are a pile of books. Inscribed top right: 'H. Riviere, 1937'

Half-pint Pewter Tankard. Hallmark: V.R. 512. One handle. No inscription.

Inscription: Half Mile with Hurdles'. Not loaded. No cover.

Silver-plate trophy with Mappin and Webb hallmark and registration number. Prince's Plate

One copy annotated on reverse by R.S. Chalk, as follows:
'Memories 1918-1924
Gym was regarded as an honourable ‘occupat’ but attracted only a limited number of enthusiasts. Like the majority, I only saw the inside of Gym, on the occasion of annual inter-House contests. I have memories of D.B. (‘Spud’) Murphy, K.S., competing in (and I think retaining) the Championship only a few weeks after a very nearly fatal bout of pneumonia.
I also remember all boarders (and I think day-boys too) having to turn up in Gym for another purpose, turn by turn, during Lent 1920. The new HM (H.C.W.) had decreed that all the School should be weighed and measured (in the nude) in order to check-up on our avowedly poor physique in post-War years. We also had to blow three times down a tube into a machine which purported to register our “Vital Capacity”. I failed in this abjectly, and was accorded a life-span of about 25 years! Fortunately none of us took this gadget too seriously.'

Fragments of a greaze pancake mounted on a white paper doily in a glass fronted wooden frame.

Exhibited at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, 1905. Titled and signed verso.

Watercolour painting marked "Grants Yard, Westminster School by H. R. Robertson" Back: Label "Up Grant's H.R. Robertson 1 Stedes Studios Haverstock Hill NW Dec. 1906"