Musical Chairs Etcetera
Photo-story from Blushes 84 ‘It’s always a very difficult decision,’ Anthony Banling, Headmaster of St Angela’s School, said. ‘And when I have a difficult decision like that I may just go for something simple and straightforward. Like… musical chairs for instance.’ He laughed, thinking about it. ‘Yes musical chairs. What better way can you think of for choosing new girl senior prefects? I mean think of the qualities required. Alertness. Anticipation. Plus that graceful rhythmic movement as they circle ready to pounce. Musical appreciation even. Yes, I really think so.’ The other two seated with Anthony Banling in his study laughed. They were in effect his inner cabinet: Stanley Smithers, Deputy Head and senior English master, fiftyish like the Head and dressed in his usual baggy tweeds; and Bob Mardue, Head of History, some ten years younger, in a smarter suit. Smithers said, ‘Why not just have them draw straws, though it mi...