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THE GOLDONIAN GOLDINGS PERSONALITIES
Mr. Randall joined the Dr. Barnardo teaching staff as assistant instructor in the Boot and Shoe Department at Stepney as far back as 1919 (makes you wonder what the world was like then) and came to Goldings when the Boys' Home, Stepney, moved in the year 1922, and took charge of the Department in 1946. It can be said that Mr. Randall has given personal service to every boy who has been at the School, for their boots or shoes must have gone through his hands while being repaired, and who would like to guess the number of boys he has taught the skills of boot-making ? It was in the early days of The William Baker Technical School that he was one of the first five House Masters, being House Master of Mt. Stephen and a lot of old Mt. Stephen boys will wish him well, as it cannot be long before he will be retiring. When it does happen I know he will be missed. Whenever there are sporting activities, you will be sure to find Mr. Randall recording, something he has got to a fine art. His own sport was mostly confined to billiards and snooker. Only last year, 1956-1957, he was champion billiards player and snooker runner-up in the Staff Billiards and Snooker Championships, and was also a regular member of the Staff team.
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