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THE GOLDONIAN GOLDINGS PERSONALITIES (6)
Mr. H. Mitchell is the sixth on our "Personality" parade. He came to the School in 1928 as book-keeper, so he has thus far completed thirty years' service. I think everyone who has had to come in contact with him in connection with his work will agree that he has carried out his duties conscientiously, without fuss and with a happy heart. He has certainly rendered a great service to the School. During the war years he was especially helpful in the office, what with food coupons and clothing coupons, and the work of arranging for every boy to have a holiday either with relatives, friends, or in a foster-home—there was no "Dymchurch" in those days—life in the office was pretty hectic. Mr. Mitchell has been an active member of the Goldings Social Club, having held the office of Hon. Secretary for several years and taking part in one or two dramatic plays. One can remember his fine performance as the sweep in the Busman's Honeymoon which the club performed some years ago. In his early days Mr. Mitchell played cricket for the School and was an active member of the tennis section. It is not so long ago for most of us to remember that Mr. Mitchell was the School organist, a service he performed for many years, and only had to give this up on the advice of his doctor, after a serious illness which overtook him last year. He still plays the piano for Morning Prayers and occasionally undertakes organist's duties in the School Chapel.
J.
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