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We came across a picture at the OCA [Delhi] Chapte

We came across a picture at the OCA [Delhi] Chapter facebook page of the BCS School-party leaving Simla station for the “plains” – a photo from 1930. The photo is from the Estate of Canon Peacey, sent by Mr. Barry Williamson to Raaja Bhasin and subsequently to Ashwani Virk who is the VP of OCA Delhi Chapter.
Here it is

J.R. PEACEY (1896-1971) was born in Hove, Sussex, England, the youngest of 10 children.
He graduated from Selwyn College, Cambridge, in 1921 with honors in Theology.

The third and current version of our School Song as written in 1930 by Jack Hammond, the English teacher and Canon Peacey, the Headmaster; Lawrence Crosthwaite’s talents were utilised in putting the words to music.

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We sadly inform that Mrs. Ormilla Advani (ex BCS t

We sadly inform that Mrs. Ormilla Advani (ex BCS teacher] passed away at Gurgaon 7th September 2020

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Peter Stringer Esq. Funeral 03 Sept 2020 His grand

Peter Stringer Esq.
Funeral 03 Sept 2020
His grandson Ryan Stringer read our BCS school prayer which his Grandad (Peter) would’ve liked. Ryan also wore Peter Sahib’s OCA UK Tie (that he designed), BCS tie bar and cufflinks (pic attached).
Peter was cremated wearing his BCS Blazer, OCA UK tie and BCS tie bar.
The family expressed immense gratitude to see the School Flag at half mast, a lovely touch and well received by all members. Explicitly Thanking Director Simon Weale.

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RIP ... Pranab Mukerjee & also Peter Stringer Pe

RIP ... Pranab Mukerjee

& also Peter Stringer
Peter was a True Cottonian (OCA UK)
his funeral today 03 Sep 2020 at 1845 hrs India Time..

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Now over 1000 Followers on Instagram. Thank you! #

Now over 1000 Followers on Instagram.
Thank you!
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@kvijaysingh Congratulations on being ratified as

@kvijaysingh Congratulations on being ratified as President OCA Delhi NCR Chapter!

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@ashvirk11 Congratulations on being ratified as Vi

@ashvirk11 Congratulations on being ratified as Vice President OCA Delhi NCR Chapter!

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Happy Independence Day! #ocaofbcs #bishopcottonsc

Happy Independence Day!

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Peter Arthur Stringer 18 February 1933 - 10 Augus

Peter Arthur Stringer
18 February 1933 - 10 August 2020.

It is with the greatest sadness that I write to tell you that Peter Stringer died peacefully in hospital early on Monday 10th August. > We pass our deepest sympathies and condolences to all his family and pray for their strength and fortitude in these coming days. We shall miss him terribly.

I really only got to know Peter after coming back to England, though we feature in a photograph of the BCS Choir alongside each other - he is the one with the bow tie askew!

Peter was the beating heart of OCA(UK) during his more than 25 years as Hon. Secretary. His dedication was complete, and Maggie was by his side in support, always. OCs came from all over the world to call on him, or to stay with him and Maggie when visiting England. They had an Open House for all OC s. The highlight, prior to the Annual OCA(UK) Lunch in London on the last Saturday in June, was Peter and Maggie’s Lunch, held in their beautiful garden. Now, a treasured memory.
Peter was loved and knew so many OCs and could recount names and incidents across the large spectrum of life and times in BCS and if you wanted to know of or about BCS, or anyone from there, you could always turn to him for an answer.

Peter was also a consummate water colour artist, with beautiful paintings of birds and animals, which he sent out with his Christmas cards. An Exhibition of his work would be a joy to see.

This a cruel loss for his family and for OCs around the world. But a man is not the Association. It is his work, dedication and enthusiasm, which he leaves behind as his legacy for all Old Cottonians - marked by the motto of the Founder of BCS, Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton - Overcome Evil with Good.

Allan Gay Niblett

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Sabu Singh (Rivaz 1965) switched career after 47 y

Sabu Singh (Rivaz 1965) switched career after 47 years in the Corporate world to a Film Maker..his amazing short films are on YouTube. The link is on the OCA Website..do visit his YouTube Chanel and subscribe. We OCs need to assist increase his viewership. Thank you!

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George Edward Lynch Cotton founded Bishop Cotton S

George Edward Lynch Cotton founded Bishop Cotton School Simla 161 years ago today. Long live BCS!

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Rest in Peace Dear OC, Rohit Sachdeva - Curzon, UV

Rest in Peace Dear OC, Rohit Sachdeva - Curzon, UVI 03, passed away at Jalandhar due to heart problem. Our deepest Condolences to entire family for such an irreplaceable loss...🙏

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"...Mr. Fisher was a senior master that taught us

"...Mr. Fisher was a senior master that taught us Physics. I think he was also a House Master. When we used to quite often play up in his lab, he would call us out by name and say “Take your books and leave the class..you are only wasting your parents money…all you people realize is the stick… ” He was also in charge of the little photo lab and darkroom where we could go and do our own developing and printing of films. I had a Box Brownie camera of which I took the photo of Simla in 1937."
Richard D’Abreu Curzon 1936-46
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[Richard passed away at Bunbury Australia on the 14th March 2020 aged 91 years].

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Link in the BIO of our Instagram page. #ocaofbcs

Link in the BIO of our Instagram page.

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There are about 960 OCs registered on the OCA mail

There are about 960 OCs registered on the OCA mailing list, and over 900 followers here at Instagram.This dedicated readership is what keeps us going and makes it worthwhile to do what we do at the OCA Website.

Only a few, very few, OCs send in their writings or stories or school-time memories.. We are asking all of you to send in and share anything you want with other Old Cottonians to appreciate and enjoy.
Now more than ever before, due to the restricted lifestyle in the times of COVID19, would be a great time to enrich lives with your contribution.

Send in a piece of writing or verse, a memory from your school days, a photograph or two, a sketch/painting, a piece of your own recorded music, lyrics that you wrote, a link to a documentary or video clip that you have already shared on YouTube or elsewhere. As long as this material is free of copyright, is actually owned by you, or that you have permission to share it. We reserve the right to publish or not to publish without assigning a reason, to edit or moderate, to delete or refuse any which is inappropriate / contains nudity / is racist in nature / abusive. Thank you.

Email it to editor@oldcottonians.org or if the file is very large – use a free web-based sending utility such as https://wetransfer.com/

WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Best wishes

Editor
OCA Website

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12th June 2020 and we lost another Old Cottonian.

12th June 2020 and we lost another Old Cottonian.
Goodbye ..’H.S.(Dosco) Bawa’ a.k.a. Sweetie, Rivaz 1971... Rest in peace dear OC; A great Cricketer, Full School Blazer and Spartan Club and a humble human being..🙏 #ocaofbcs #bishopcottonschoolsimla

Sorry to be the messenger of sad news Two Old Cott

Sorry to be the messenger of sad news
Two Old Cottonians
My brother John Stringer (Lefroy 1942-45) taken by COVID19 – Sunday 17 May 2020 we mourned his loss – his funeral was this afternoon at St Richard’s Chapel Surry & Sussex Crematorium .
John was born in Khanai Balochistan (now Pakistan) on 24 July 1929. Early years studied at Lahore Railway School. While a few years in Karachi we both studied at The Karachi Grammar School. My Mother received a letter of commendation from the Governor of Sindh expressing thanks & to be proud of her son Johnathan who he had watched fighting like a tiger in the boxing ring and sing like a divine cherub in the choir at his daughter’s wedding. John was a member of the outstanding boxing team at Bishop Cotton School Simla. After leaving school he took an apprenticeship in airconditioning in Lahore moved with family to Bihar and carried on to Calcutta starting his Air/con business – Migrated to England with his wife & three children. Years later he moved & lived in Antiga & Spain returned to the UK after the death of his second wife & resided in Caterham Surrey.
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My very dear friend Arthur Jones (L 1942-49) passed away at around 2:pm this afternoon 11 June 2020 very peacefully in Waterbeach Cambridge – his daughter Julie informed me.
Sadly for me, two lights dimmed out of my life. I shall miss them both dearly am overcome with sorrow but will leave you a poem brother John from about the age of 13 or 14 would recite for me.
Peter Stringer (Lefroy1943-47)

O call my brother back to me

By Felicia Hemans

O, call my brother back to me,
I cannot play alone;
The Summer comes with flower and bee,
Where is my brother gone – ? “The flowers run wild, the flowers we sowed,
Around our garden tree;
Or vine is drooping with its load,
O, call him back to me.” “He would not hear thy voice, fair child,
He may not come to thee,
His face that once like Summer smiled
On earth no more thou’t see. “A rose’s brief, bright life of joy,
Such unto him was given;
Go, thou must play alone, my boy;
Thy brother is in Heaven.” “And has he left his birds and flowers?
.. #ocaofbcs #bishopcottonschoolsimla #covid19

THE OCEANS... How cool You feel Walking on Soft Sa

THE OCEANS...
How cool
You feel
Walking on
Soft Sand
White Gold
Smiling sure
Windmilled hair
Wind Whispers
Sometimes Roars
Seagulls flock
Busy business
Feet Wet
Shells whistle
How Great
You Feel
Knowing all
Memories return
Love found
Embracing you
Hugging me
Heartfelt Goodbye
Love lost
Nothing around
Blue Sea
Not Knowing
Lookouts posted
Gleaning across
Miles Away
Through Seahorses
They see
You there
Right there
Ships sailing
Nothing around
But you
The Beach…
And Memories.

Life is not always the beach..
You learn survival at BCS.

Bonnie Bhasin @bhasinbonnie
10 June 2020
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BCS 1958, crayon drawings by Himmat Singh (Rivaz 1

BCS 1958, crayon drawings by Himmat Singh (Rivaz 1952-1962).
Enjoy!

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