One copy annotated on reverse by R.S. Chalk, as follows: 'The sudden transformation of half of Dormitory into Stage & Auditorium mid-way thro’ Play Term was an amazing annual feat. (I have never fathomed where such a vast amount of gear was stored meanwhile). Under Elections migrated up Saignes, Upper Elections occupying their Houses. Combined with a ceaseless round of rehearsals, the dislocation caused to study and routine was immense, but also K.SS would never have it otherwise, regarding the Latin Play (with strictly Elizabethan pronunciation) as our bounden duty to our Royal Foundress. (What of KSS today??) The fire-hazard in the Auditorium was immense. The whole structure was made out of wood and the only exit the narrow gangway (shown) beneath the ‘Gods’! There was one fireman on duty, he long superannuated. Since almost the beginning of the century, the Play cycle had settled into a fixed Terentian tetralogy- Andria, Adelphi (1919, post War), Phormio and (euphemistic) ‘Famulus’ (olim Eunuchus)- produced on rigid lines by the meticulous Rev. GGS Raynor. Scenery certainly and costumes presumably (including those extraordinary ‘fleshings’ for limbs) dated from the previous Century. I acted Gera in ‘Adelphi’ of 1923, very capably produced by Rev. H.K Luce'
Landscape of the Thames at Windsor in the centre left background is Windsor Castle, framed by trees; its reflections can be seen in the river, which flows towards it, having emerged from the left of the picture; on the bank in the centre are five cows, and to the right there is a man seated upon a fallen tree trunk. The painting is signed in the bottom-right on the trunk of the tree: 'TCH 1816'
A classical vase shaped cup and cover with handles, engraved with a Latin inscription 'Praeceptori optime merenti Gulielmo Church Totton A.M', applied with a band of vine mask terminated cornucopia handles, the cover engraved with the School arms below finial, one leaf missing, some overall dents. Cover [engraved with school arms] Not loaded.
An oval soup tureen and cover,with goat's head mask handles, ornamental edge and beaded moulding, embossed and fluted on four scroll leaf feet, on tray, with liner, all pieces fully marked, engraved with the School armorials and motto . Makers Mark reads W. H.
A George III silver challenge cup and cover, with applied leaf decoration on lower part and lid, with elephant head and trunk handles, engraved with coat-of-arms and inscription in Latin with names of donors, inscribed T. Whipham Fecit, Fleet Street, oak case, repaired finial.
Inscription: 'Wrens House The Levi Leavers Cup presented by A.J. Levi 1950'. No cover. 3 handles, 1 has come off - needs soldering. Donor: A.J. Levi, 1950. Awarded: 1950.
Three-quarter length, seated, facing right; he wears red and white music gown, over black suit and hat; he sits on a green chair. There is a candle and a book in the right background.
Half-length portrait; Knipe is turned to the right of the picture; his head is surrounded by a fine wig; he wears black academic robes that fade into the dark background and a white collar. Inscribed:
