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EA Cory (D. 1924-29) remembers Brighton College
Submitted Spring 2005
Walter Hett was my house master in Durnford, which was across a lane next to the hospital, now demolished. I think I went to the College because Walter Hett was one of my god fathers (the other was the Red Dean of Canterbury) and the exams were not demanding in those days.
Dawson, 'The Chief', was the Head Master.
Down one side of the rugger field were the classrooms of corrugated iron, at least the roofs were as such. The Chief referred to them as the "tin palaces" I think. One Bill Williams was a popular Wilsons house master and I think also an ex-heavyweight boxer in the Navy. I remember him as the general knowledge teacher, when he would give one word answers. He would ask a question and after a pause for us to write the answer if we knew it, would then give the correct answer so we could write it down anyway and get a good mark, even if not honestly! I saw no point in this and so came bottom of the class; the result being that I had to report to Mr Williams at his house first thing in the morning. I did this twice but he was never available.
During my time both the Horderns were in Chichester House. The elder was a very powerful member of the College rugger team. The younger was the actor.
Ionoff was a Russian who escaped that country in about 1918. He had a great sense of fun and I remember him being asked by a member of staff why when firing in the miniature range his shots went so wide. His reply was that he was allowing for the wind from the window! Christopher Hassall was in my dormitory. I remember going to Professor Seven with him to have a phrenology session. This was in some side street.
Eash year the masters and boys put on a Gilbert and Sullivan play, in which my Godfather took a prominent part.
EA Cory (D. 1924-29)
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