Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

It wasn't the speech/speeches which caused the delay, it was the caterers who were half an hour late in delivering the first course. But then they were operating from a 'field kitchen' beyond the normal catering facilities which are out of action as the kitchens are being refurbished. Under the circumstances, I thought that the meal was amazing though I was not too keen on too many lentils.

Did you two manage to meet at the evening?

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No time to chat ------ Champagne in Big School -- Across to Dining Hall --- Thrown out at 1125pm !

I STILL think that ONE speech was too long --- and would you believe, I have some experience of Public Speaking

If any of my listeners had started to walk out --- I think I might have got the message !

NEILL THE NOTORIOUS wrote:No time to chat ------ Champagne in Big School -- Across to Dining Hall --- Thrown out at 1125pm !

I STILL think that ONE speech was too long --- and would you believe, I have some experience of Public Speaking

If any of my listeners had started to walk out --- I think I might have got the message !

ERRRM ???

Are you not going to 'name-and-shame' ?

Anyone who was presemt, will know of whom I speak !

NEILL THE NOTORIOUS wrote:Anyone who was presemt, will know of whom I speak !

Well, I certainly wasn't PRESEMT !!

NEILL THE NOTORIOUS wrote:The speech consisted, to my understanding, of a recitation of the recruitment, achievements and self-congratulation, of the Speaker.

How awful for you NEILL.

Angela Woodford wrote:

NEILL THE NOTORIOUS wrote:The speech consisted, to my understanding, of a recitation of the recruitment, achievements and self-congratulation, of the Speaker.

How awful for you NEILL.

Oh Angela, you are naughty!

There were three speakers. I would love to know to which one of those Neill took exception - and why? Or perhaps it was to all three?

Only one bored me stiff with his recitation of his recruitment and achievements.

I am, of course wedded to the idea of the perfect Headmaster, being "Oily" Flecker, for whom I, and many others,retain an affectionate memory.

So There !

I shall comment no more.

Gosh, how times change.

NEILL THE NOTORIOUS wrote:Only one bored me stiff with his recitation of his recruitment and achievements.

I am, of course wedded to the idea of the perfect Headmaster, being "Oily" Flecker, for whom I, and many others,retain an affectionate memory.

So There !

I shall comment no more.

The word 'egotism' springs to mind !

I for one very much enjoyed the Caledonian Society of Blues's dinner!