Tennis is one of the most popular  of summer games played in most parts of the British Empire.

              Mr. Jewels, who is very keen on tennis, offered to coach anyone who wished.  The suggestion was received with enthusiasm by a number of pupils.  When Mr.James of Woodifield House gave us permission to use his tennis courts, we took advantage of this offer and fifteen boys and girls went up once or twice a week.

              We were told the five golden rules for tennis which must be strictly kept.  First, the correct grip is most essential.  The eye must be on the ball all the time, and the racket held horizontally.  When running towards the ball it is best to take short steps.  It is then easy to stop if the ball gives an unexpected spin.  Always follow through when playing a shot.

              When someone was playing across the court, one boy, with ginger hair, was heard to remark that that was the best of being cross-eyed.  Two of them offered to be umpires, and, when asked the score, they turned to the two players and said, "What's the score?"  When a certain boy served into the right court; the umpire shouted, "Good luck, Jimmy."

              We have held our American mixed doubles tournaments for valuable (2) prizes.  The partners were drawn out of  the hat.  Whilst the tournament was in full swing, Mr.Jewels amused those who were not playing by acrobating and singing(?)

              The perfect summer evenings were ideal for tennis and frequently a few photographs were taken.

How long a certain member of  the staff has had his sports coat?

Who has an unbroken career?

Who proudly waves the four feathers in the breeze?

Good Slazenger rackets for sale.  Laminated frame.  Ten horizontal and twelve vertical strings broken.  Grip needed for good hollow handle.  Price4½d. Repairs 30/-.

                                                                                            Apply Staff Room J.C..S.

A Hercules bike for sale.  Solid tyres, I pedal, ½ bell and brakes in excellent condition.  Battery and bulb needed for lamp connected to shockproof handlebars.

                                                                                                    Apply Form 4a J.C.S.

In time for when Jerry comes - a crownless bombproof helmet.  Apply A.R.P Centre.

Clock for sale.  One pointer missing.  Excellent timekeeper when shaken.

                                                                                                Apply Ladies Staff Room.

Fishing rod for sale complete with bait.  Guaranteed to catch two tiddlers.

                                                                                 Apply "village near Crook".

Neville Chamberlain is a man who always carries an umbrella -   He says he hasn't time to train it to walk.

Cliff dwellers are never cold in winter time -  To keep warm they use the "Mountain Range!"

A football referee is a man who can tell you who will win the match!

A man, though he is rich, may be a "bad egg" -  But you can only tell a bad egg when it is "broke."

The difference between King George and Manchester is quite simple -

The King reigns all the time and Manchester tries to. 

They do not necessarily have "fouls" in football because they have "ducks" in cricket.

 During the winter we had club meetings from 6.0 p.m. to 8.0 p.m. every Monday night for the juniors and Friday night for the seniors.

                   We played many games, table tennis, and darts, and those who did not prefer games could do their homework or read.

                   Before we could have any games we had to put our name in a book and then wait our turn to play.  We had many matches for darts and table tennis which we enjoyed very much.

                   After the club meetings, the teachers escorted us home, and often we had to trudge through the snow which was inches deep.   The black-out made matters worse and, before we had reached our destination, we had slipped half the way and collided with many people.

We have at Crook six members of The Staff;

The first a man so tall, sedate, and thin,

Who makes us feel as if  The War we'll win;

The next someone who leads our "Country Dances,"

And who with lilting songs our ears entrances;

The third a man who once was heard to say

That he with IVc girls would no more play;

Again a man there is who's always wishing

For rain to fill the village stream for fishing;

Now comes a mistress tall, whose job is cooking,

Who for the bus 'tis true is often looking;

Last but not least, there is our "tennis fan",

Who has been for this MAG our editor man;

With these our TEACHERS six we work - and laugh.