Cornwallis House (1962 or 63)

In the centre is Mr Falls. He was lovingly referred to as Jammy Falls. I've never forgotten how while taking detention class he would call the Anglo-Indian boys 'Anglo-Indian bastards'. Later, when I recalled this, I wondered how a person earned a living working among a community that he was so bitterly against! Years later I understood it better when I happened to work with a relative of Mr Falls. He hated the British because he can recall how his father was not allowed into a public library wearing a turban. The other thing was that certain pews in church were reserved for the English people. Mr Falls passed away while still a member of the college staff  - RIP. Mr Falls really had the staying power! Perhaps, he would have lived longer had he not hated so much!

Mart Band and Choir (early 1960's)

I joined La Martiniere College in January 1962. This pic could be 1960 or '61. I recognize most of the boys and considering their size in the pic I feel it was taken a year or two before I joined.

Martiniere Memories

From: hodsonhouse@westnet.com.au

Chris Doutre

Chris Doutre and his wife who are presently in Lucknow will be leaving
tomorrow for Dehra Dun where his dad is buried. Mr Meridith Doutre,
also an old Martinian, went as Principal to Cambrian Hall, Dehra Dun
after he retired from La Martiniere in 1964 (?). Chris had visited the
Mart last in 1995. One can imagine what an emotional visit this has
been for Chris, as he spent one night at the Principal's residence
where he had lived during his school years.