Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

Vaccination against TB was in its infancy in 1960. The whole school was 'blanket-tested'. (No jokes, please). This involved the dreaded scratch on the back and a daily inspection of the wound in the 'Sicker' every day for about a week. (I'm sure John H. must remember). At the end of the tests, out o...

Can I just add, well done Chelsea, yesterday beating the Scousers.

Should have been three, though !

I seem to remember that when I started my Mother had to provide a small-pox vaccination certificate.

Now THERE'S a possibility !

.... and don't forget - T.B.'s on the increase again.

Mid A 15 wrote:Great to see a good win with a few tries!!

Did you mean a few TREES ???

Back from the prison.... The nurse said it was a nationwide epidemic of influenza B ....they got a letter about it from the West Sussex County Council. What's influenza B? A bit like Hepatitis B without the death ??? :oops: Then why don't The Skool invest in a vaccination programme each November ?

.... and on a similar note, Mary ! A man writes to the Acme Costume Co. to say he's going to a fancy dress part with the them of the book of Genesis from the Bible, and that he wishes to go as Adam. They send him a very large fig leaf, stating that this is the largest fig leaf in their catalogue. He...

AKAP wrote:With Simon's expert coaching I have managed to reduce the size of the photo.

Only took half an hour and one divorce

Can I book a coach to this years F.A. Cup Final ??

A thought occured to me in the early hours of this morning, or rather, a question. In these days of PC bollox, many people sneer at meat-eaters. I don't ever recall any vegetarians during the early 60's at CH, OR any choice of menu. What ever happened to new pupils who'd been brought up NOT to eat m...

Is the 'Blue' being sent out to all CHA listed people, or is it still subscription only ?

Is there any chance of magnifying this AKAP ??

I think you must be correct on the date Rod, coz I'm not in this photo. I started January 1958.

I do recognise several people who went on up to Coleridge B.

Minnett: MacCleod: Peter Donaldson, (now working in Dubai): Bennett, (Deceased): Atkins: Neil-Smith (?), and a couple I can't put names to.

A little boy was sitting on the curb with a gallon of turpentine and shaking it up and watching all the bubbles. A little while later a Priest came along and asked the little boy what he had. The little boy replied, "This is the most powerful liquid in the world, it's called turpentine". ...

I believe it is a strain of the Novovirus. (not sure about spelling)

A 'sicky/cold' bug which lasts 48 to 72 hours.

Mick Jagger, when younger.

Even persuaded a rather attractive young lady at a party many moons ago that I was his brother !

Just caught up with the news, Mary.

Have a great day.

Did the telegram from the Queen arrive O.K. ???