FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next School Term will extend from September 13th to December 20th (inclusive)——Half-Term Holiday, November 4th, 6th and 7th.
    The Admission Exam, will be held on September 11th.
    The next number of The Pharos will appear shortly after Mid-Term.
    Out of Term The Pharos can be obtained from the Editor, County School, Dover or of Grigg and Son, "St. George's Press," Worthington Street and High Street.
    Contributions are acknowledged from:— W. G. S. Morris, D.H.S., G.R.F., G.E.T., E.V.N., C., C. M. Bradley, A Young "Old Boy," B., N. Hope, A. Perry, and others. They are unavoidably held over owing to lack of space.

EDITORIAL.

    THE present number of The Pharos goes to press as we are approaching the end of an eventful term—a term which almost seems to have consisted of a series of holidays and festivities, interspersed with a few casual intervals of School work.
    The Magazine appears under new auspices, owing to the unfortunate illness of the Editor, Mr. Coopland, to whom we take this opportunity of expressing our sympathy and our best wishes for a speedy recovery. The Committee responsible for the production of this term's Pharos especially are hopeful that the issue of the next number will find him once more occupying his usual position.
    We think the School may congratulate itself on the successful inauguration of what we hope will prove a long series of Annual Sports Days. The efforts of the Headmaster, Staff and boys all contributed to the enjoyable nature of the function, and the spirit of both winners and losers set up a good precedent which we hope will always be followed. The Mayor's splendid offer of an additional cup may make it advisable to modify the rules for the School Championship. Meanwhile, we congratulate Fisher on being the first holder of the trophy.
    Most of the Senior School are looking forward to spending the small remainder of the term in strenuous preparation for the Oxford Locals, and in efforts to satisfy their examiners by their answers to the dreaded "posers" of the examination room. Perhaps they are a little envious of their juniors who are free from such anxieties. All candidates have the best wishes of The Pharos for their success.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

    The question of a new home for the Boys' School has perhaps been simplified by the publication of the results of the census. We understand that the Kent Education Committee are now considering the building sites that appear to be available.

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    Mr. Smith has transferred his services to the Senior side during the absence of Mr. Coopland, and the temporary vacancy in the Junior School is being filled by Mr. Bennett.

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    The following have passed the preliminary Certificate Examination, Part II.:—

    Dunn obtained distinction in Mathematics, Hardy in Science, and Mabel Nowers in French.

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    In connection with Sports Day the thanks of the School are due to the subscribers and donors of prizes, without whose help the Sports could not have taken place.
    The subscribers were:—
        His Worship the Mayor of Dover (Sir W. H. Crundall).
            W. W. Burkett, Esq. (Chairman of Governors).

    Prizes were given by the Headmaster, the Staff, Form VI. (Boys' School), Canon Bartram, Mrs. Whitehouse, Mrs. Beaufoy, Messrs. Emden, Wood, Farley, Philip and Tacey, Arnold, Highley, Coles, Spalding, Hart, Clout, Turnpenny, Falconer, Ching, Timothy White and Company and the Educational Supply Association, and the medals for the Tug-of-War by the Right Hon. George Wyndham, M.P.
    We must also express our indebtedness to Lieutenant-Colonel Peacocke for the services of the band of the Worcesters, and to Lieutenant-Colonel Smythe and Messrs. Pascall, Pritchard and George for acting as officials. Mr. Pascall also gave valuable help and advice to the boys in their training for the events.

OLD STUDENTS' NEWS.

    Arnold West has left the Trinity Service on his appointment as Fourth Officer of the s.s. Perthshire, chartered by the British India Company. He is now on his way home from Australia.

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    The Headmaster receives an occasional post card from Rowland Hogben, who is continuing his missionary work under Bishop Cassell, in Western China. He would be glad to hear from any of his old friends. His address is:—c/o Bishop Cassell, Paoning, W. China.

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    Harry Port recently spent a few days in Dover, on his return from a voyage on the R.M.S. Atroto, of the West Indian Royal Mail Service. On his last trip he visited Jamaica, Trinidad and New York. Frank Broad has also been home; he met another old boy—Stevens—in Shanghai.

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    The recently published Certificate List of the Board of Education contains the names of Violet Thomas, Annie Jones and Kate Waghorn. Congratulations.

OLD STUDENTS' RAMBLE.

    Eighteen members of the Old Students' Association spent an enjoyable time together on Wednesday, June 7th, Mr. Whitebouse, Mrs. Whitehouse, Miss Chapman, Miss Lowdon and Mrs. Killick being among the number. Mr. Coopland was regrettably absent owing to ill health.
    The train was taken to Shepherdswell, and a short walk brought the party to Eythorne Court at about half-past four. Here tea was served, and at six o'clock the walk back to Dover was begun.
    A delightful evening favoured the homeward ramble across the fields, and through the Waldershare and Old Parks. The little reunion proved a happy one, only one tinge of regret being felt in that there were not more "Au Revoirs" to be said at parting. Doubtless, other holiday arrangements prevented the company of many expected by the committee, for it is sincerely hoped that the small number did not point to lacking sentiment and dying esprit de corps among the old students.
    An appeal is here made to them to support their committee as zealously as possible and make the summer picnic the most successful, enjoyable and united one that has been held since "the old days."

THE GIRLS' SCHOOL.
THE DEBATING SOCIETY.

    The last meeting of the Debating Society for the winter session was held on April 4th. The motions seemed to appeal very strongly to the feelings of the company, for there was no lack of speakers. The first motion was "The King is an unnecessary institution." The two speakers for the motion were R. Vallance and M. Nowers, and those against were I  Hopper and D. Lucas.
    After they had read their speeches the meeting was thrown open, and a very heated discussion ensued. The ideas of the republicans were rather too bold; though sounding feasible in theory, they would almost surely fail in practice. When the motion was put to the vote the result was 7 for it and 12 against.
    The second motion was "Fashion should be abolished." This roused the indignation of some, who said "If people with no taste are able to make such frights of themselves now, when they have fashion to guide them, what would they look like if they only had their taste—or lack of taste—to depend upon?"
    The result of the voting was 15 for the motion and 3 against.

A. THORPE.

THE YOUNG HELPERS' LEAGUE BAZAAR.

    On Saturday, June 10th, a bazaar connected with the Young Helpers' League was held, by the kind invitation of Mrs. Martyn Mowll, in her garden. It was opened at 3.30 by the Rev. T. B. Watkins, who gave a short address on the work of the Homes. There were altogether five stalls, and there were also several competitions. The Girls' County School had a stall, which was prettily decorated. There were a large number of articles upon it, many of which the girls and junior boys had made during their spare time. All thanks are due to them for their energetic help, which obtained £5 for the stall. The total amount taken at the Bazaar was between £17 and £18.
    On Friday, June 16th, Miss Sandall sent to the Home the articles which were not sold at the Bazaar, as these will be sold in the Christmas baskets.

E. K.

OUR HISTORY PLAY.

    Some of us wrote a historical play, consisting of three scenes from the Norman Conquest. The best one written was chosen and the class was divided up into three sets, a leader being appointed for each set. We learned our parts under our leaders' directions and had hurried rehearsals between lessons.
    Our set had to act the third scene which was "The Oath of Salisbury," showing the tenants-in-chief, and the sub-tenants swearing allegiance to King William. "Harold swearing on the relics" was generally acknowledged as the best of the three, not because the other scenes were not good, but because the girls in the first scene put plenty of spirit into their parts and looked as though they really meant what they said. There was great applause when one of Harold's attendants pulled out his sword (a wooden one!) and offered to fight in defence of his master.
    The second scene, "Harold receiving the news of William's landing," was also very good.
    On the whole the play was a great success and we all enjoyed it very much.

P. RICKARD.

NET-BALL.

    This term the progress in net-ball has been most satisfactory.
    The School played the first match against Folkestone County School on June 9th on our own ground. In the first half the School scored well. At the change over Folkestone began to score fast, but at the close of the game we had won by 17-10.
    The return match was played at Folkestone on June 14th. After a very hard fight the score was 6-6.

W. KILLICK,        
Captain.

THE INTER-COUNTY GIRLS' SCHOOL SPORTS.

    The Girls' School entered this year for the first time for the Inter-County Girls' School Sports held at Bromley, on Saturday, May 27th. Three girls were chosen, one for running, one for the high jump and one for the long jump.
    They went lip by the 9.15 train and enjoyed themselves very much. It was a gloriously hot day, and they returned about 10 p.m. very hot and tired but very pleased with themselves, for the School had come out fourth. As this is the first time the School has entered for the Sports the results are satisfactory; but it is hoped that next year greater success may he attained.

IN MEMORIAM.

    Breaking up day last term at the Girls' School was saddened by the news of the death of Gwendolen Holland which had taken place, the evening before. Though we knew the illness was a serious one, it was a great grief and a great shock to us to hear that our schoolfellow had passed away. We showed our sympathy with her family in the only way we could, by sending flowers for the funeral, some from the School as a whole, and some from Form III.
    The funeral was at Gravesend, so it was not possible for any of us to attend it; but the head girl of the School was present at the station as our representative when, at an early hour in the morning, it left Dover.

BOYS' SCHOOL SPORTS.
THE SPORTS DAY.

    The first of the Annual Sports Days was held at the Athletic Ground, Crabble, on May 31st. The town rose splendidly to the occasion and a long list of valuable prizes was placed at the disposal of the Staff' to assign to the events. From the outset it was evident that each junior had his special hero whom he determined to support with all his powers, and cries of "Go it Bert!" "Stick it Frank!" and "Well run Bob!" were common, and testified to the respective merits of Fisher, Hardy and Reeder, pri.
    Russell is worthy of praise for his sporting and plucky efforts in starting from scratch in each event. From the School point of view the most interesting events were the obstacle, sack, and mile races and the high jump and tug-of-war. In the first race the tarpaulin proved the greatest difficulty and competitors emerged, breathless, dusty and with bleeding knees and arms-in fact they looked veritable heroes. The sack race was very amusing, while the mile was well contested, Reeder's measured strides, keeping time with the band, landing him first, with Wilbraham, who ran very pluckily, a good second. The detailed results appear elsewhere.
    At the conclusion Lady Crundall kindly presented the prizes, and loud applause was accorded Fisher when he was declared school champion for the year. After votes of thanks had been given, the Mayor while responding on behalf of the Mayoress, promised a silver cup for the next Sports, and loud applause followed his generous offer.
    After a few concluding remarks the Sports terminated with the National Anthem. They were a great success and, I think, the fact may be attributed to the perfect harmony existing between scholars and Staff all through the practices and preliminary heats.

S. H. SMITH.

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NOTES.

    The weather could not have been better, and the first Sports Day was in every respect a successful meeting. Considering there were 34 events on the programme, including heats, semi-finals and finals, they were gone through without delay, which reflects great credit on the management.
    The events were extremely well contested, and taking into consideration that this was the first Sports, the times in the running were exceedingly good, and the high and long jump compare favourably with other schools.
    Hardy's jumping was exceedingly good, and in the future he should add inches to his jump, and no doubt he would have cleared more if he had not expended so much energy on his lower jumps.
    The championship cup, presented by the Senior Scholarship Holders of 1910, to be held from year to year by the boy who gains the most points in the events, was won by Fisher, who in time should make a good runner.
    Reeder in the mile and half-mile ran well, and with training would improve his running. Wilbraham, second home in the mile race, also ran in very good style.
    Clout's team in the final of the tug-of-war gained the pull owing to keeping the more correct position during the pulls, and heaving together.
    The junior races were well contested, and by the time some of the boys reach the senior division they should be able to improve the times of the present meeting.
    Noticeable features were the interest and keenness of all competitors in the events, the determination of each to do his best, and the manner in which the unsuccessful ones took their defeat as true sportsmen.

H. T. PASCALL

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RESULTS.

    Long Jump (over 14)—1st, Fisher (15ft. 2in.); 2nd, Clout.
    Long Jump (under 14)—1st, Took, Sec. (12ft. 1in.); 2nd, Walmesley.
    High Jump (over 14)—1st, Hardy; 2nd, Clout.
    High Jump (under 14)—1st, Costelloe; 2nd, Eaton.
    400yds. Race (over 14)—1st, Fisher; 2nd, Hardy; 3rd, Clout.
    440yds. Race (under 14)—1st, Spain; 2nd, Malley; 3rd, Hawes.
    Sack Race (Final Heat)—1st, Took, pri.; 2nd, Took, sec.; 3rd, Houlden.
    100yds. Race (over 14) (Final Heat)—1st, Fisher; 2nd. Hardy; 3rd, Lamidey.
    Throwing the Cricket Ball—1st, Hardy; 2nd, Reeder, pri.; 3rd, Holman.
    Half-Mile Race—1st, Reeder, pri.; 2nd, Reeder, sec.; 3rd, Pryer.
    Slow Bicycle Race—1st, Holman; 2nd, Hardy; 3rd, Fry.
    100yds. Race (Age 12-14) (Final Heat)—1st, Spain; 2nd, Costelloe; 3rd, Saville.
    120 yds. Hurdle Race (Final Heat)—1st, Hardy; 2nd, Fisher: 3rd, Clout.
    100yds. Race (under 12) (Final Heat)—1st, Houlden; 2nd, Eaton; 3rd,Green.
    Obstacle Race (Final Heat)—1st, Reader, pri.; 2nd, Reeder, sec.; 3rd, Coombs.
    Mile Race—1st, Reeder, pri.; 2nd, Wilbraham; 3rd, Reeder, sec.
    Three-Legged Race (Final Heat)—1st, Eaton and Took, sec.; 2nd, Cuff and Houlden.
    Tug-of-War (Final)—Clout's Team (Clout, Hardy, sec., McPherson, Spain, Clarett, Eastes, Pritchard and Farrell) beat Reeder's Teem (Reeder, pri., Birch, Fitzsimons, pri., Brown, Redginent, Belchamber, pri., Penn and Gann).

MERIT LISTS.
GIRLS.

CRICKET.

    At the end of the last football season it was rather doubtful whether the cricket team would be a very good one; but taking into consideration the season's results so far and the fact that we have no practice and no coach, I think the Eleven has done very well. The first match of the season, namely, that at Folkestone, versus Harvey Grammar School, was a good omen, and it was hoped that the cricket would continue in that vein, and perhaps it would have done so if Simon Langton's team from Canterbury had not inflicted such heavy defeats on us. In all the matches, so far, the fielding shows an improvement on that of last season, and the batting is rather steadier, although nest eggs have been in evidence several times. As one watches a match one cannot help noticing several things; the chief of these is that some of the fielders do not watch the batsman enough but rather wait until he has made his stroke and until the ball is well away. Also the returning of the ball and the backing up are weak; and I think that if these points were carefully attended to a fair number of runs would be saved.
    At the time of writing this there are still two matches to be played, both against Ramsgate County School, one at Ramsgate and the other on the Athletic Ground. These two should prove interesting matches, and it is hoped that the match at Crabble will show a good attendance of boys.
    The Old Boys' match also should prove very interesting and may possibly end in favour of the School as it did last year. It will be played at Crabble, but the date is uncertain. As I shall not be in the School next year to take part in football or cricket, I now take the opportunity of expressing my wish that the School may have a very successful year.

FRANK R. HARDY, Captain, 1910-11.

MATCHES.
DOVER COUNTY SCHOOL v. HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

    This match was played at Folkestone, and resulted in a win for the School by 12 runs.

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DOVER COUNTY SCHOOL V. SIMON LANGTON'S SCHOOL.

    This match was played at Crabble, and resulted in a win for our opponents by an innings and 90 runs.

* Innings declared closed.

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DOVER COUNTY SCHOOL v. ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE.

    This match was played at Crabble, and resulted in a draw.

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DOVER COUNTY SCHOOL v. ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE.

    This match was played at Ramsgate, on June 7th, and resulted in a win for St. Augustine's College, by 12 runs.

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DOVER COUNTY SCHOOL v. HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

    This match was played at the Danes, on June 14th, and resulted in a win for the School, by one run. Smith took three wickets for two runs.

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DOVER COUNTY SCHOOL v. SIMON LANGTON'S SCHOOL.

    This match was played at Canterbury, on June 23rd, and resulted in a win for Simon Langton's School, by 97 runs.

FOOTBALL.
OLD BOYS' MATCH.

    This match was played at the Danes, on April 12th, and an enjoyable and well contested match ended in a draw. The score was six all. Jones scored five and Hall one for the Old Boys, and Coombs one, Took two, Grimer one, and Fisher two for the School. Mr. Tomlinson acted as referee. After the match the teams had tea together at the Junior School.

SCOUTING.

    This term has been rather a busy one for Scouts. At the beginning Lieutenant Garret, R.N., instructed us in the use of the Rocket Life-saving Apparatus at Lydden Spout Coastguard Station.

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    Mr. Thomas arranged a stalking contest with Charlton Troop. The evening was somewhat spoilt by a heavy fog. He also arranged a signalling practice with two or three other troops.

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    The most important event of the term for Scouts was the Whit Monday parade. Troops from most towns in East Kent came to Dover for the opening of the new Headquarters by Lady Crundall. After the ceremony all the Scouts went into the College grounds and had dinner. About two o'clock we marched to Mr. Burr's grounds and had a meat tea which he kindly supplied.

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    Admiral Galloway, the Kent Scouts' Commissioner, after inspecting the troops made a speech on our Empire. Then sports were held. In these our Troop was rather successful, thanks to the training we had up at the Danes for the School Sports. We managed to pull off the tug-of-war, and the 100 yards was won by Russell, with Belson second. Russell also came second in the long jump, a Broadstairs Scout being first.
    After the prizes had been given out, warrants were given to several Scoutmasters, among them being Mr. Thomas who was made District Scoutmaster for the Dover Association. Three cheers were called for Mr. Burr and three for Admiral Galloway, the Kent Commissioner, and Colonel Smythe, the District Commissioner for East Kent.
    At seven or eight o'clock we started for home having thoroughly enjoyed ourselves during the day.

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    On Monday night, June 19th, the School Scouts sang Scouts' Rouse at the Town Hall; Miss McNeille coached us for this.

SCOUTMASTER'S NOTES.

    The Scoutmaster of the 1st Broadstairs Troop, which camped in Dover at Whitsuntide, desires to thank the C.S. Curlews Patrol for their assistance in dragging the transport cart to Whitfield after the heavy work on Whit Monday.
    The same patrol were the only Scouts who saw the need of clearing up the Parade Ground at the close of the day, a work they volunteered for and carried out.
    These actions are ones of which the Troop has cause to be far more proud than even of the prizes gained the same day, for the exhibit the very spirit on which Scouting depends— "Willingness for Public Service." It is sincerely to be hoped that the younger patrols will lay to heart and copy the example thus set them.

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    The Borough Organist (Mr. H. J. Taylor) wishes his thanks for, and appreciation of, their services at the Coronation Concert conveyed to the members of the Troop. In this connection we must not forget Miss McNeille to whom our thanks are due, for without her aid we should have been unable to answer Mr. Taylor's call for service.

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    The local Headquarters are now open and Pioneering and Electricians' Classes have been formed. It is hoped that Troop members who are successful in gaining admission will realize that the object of these instructions is to enable them, not only to learn for themselves, but to "pass the business on" to other members of their Patrol and Troop.

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    Several members of the Troop are entitled to Service Badges. It is therefore to be hoped that Scouts entitled to them will claim them as soon as possible.

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    Assistant-Scoutmaster Mills has been transferred to the Headquarters Cyclist (4th Dover) Troop, of which he is for the present in charge. Whilst congratulating him upon this mark of confidence shewn by the Commissioner we regret losing him and thank him for valuable help given under somewhat difficult circumstances.

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    The Scoutmaster has decided that members of the County School Troop who were sworn in after 31st July, 1910, shall not be permitted to enter for Proficiency Badges until they have passed the following tests towards their 1st Class Badge:—
    Swimming, thrift, 15-mile, map-reading and compass-direction, judging heights, distances, sizes, numbers, weights and areas, and have trained a recruit for the tenderfoot's badge. This rule will be relaxed for boys who by doctors' orders are unable to take the swimming test. Such boys must obtain the naturalist's badge.

COUNTY SCHOOL SCOUTS ACCOUNTS.
JULY, 1910, to 30th JUNE, 1911.

(a) Purchased and sold by Troop to ensure uniformity of colour, which is distinctive of the Troop.
(b) Includes saw, signalling apparatus, pulley, bandages, charts, etc.

G. DEVENISH THOMAS,        
Scoutmaster.

HUNTING BOK IN THE TRANSVAAL.

    Imagine yourself in a tropical garden some 250 miles north of Pretoria. Although it is yet early morning you are sheltering from the searching rays of the sun, watching huge spiders spread their silver webs from one orange tree to another. All at once you are roused from the reverie inspired by the stillness of the garden by a scarcely audible footstep, and, amid the bright colours of the cactus plants, you see advancing towards you a flat-nosed, thick-lipped member of the Bantu race. He grins affably, making signs which yaw interpret to mean that you are to get your gun, and to get it at once. A day's hunt for bushbok is afoot!
    Soon you are all assembled—some five or six white men with guns, a few dogs, and some 50 natives. You discard jackets and all such unnecessary clothing, arrange to meet the womenfolk later on for refreshments, and set out without further delay.
    A native has seen the "spoor" of the bushbok, so all set out in that direction. The grass is long, and there are many trees. The "whites" dispose themselves in various small clearings and wait. Presently you hear the peculiar yells of the natives, who are working their way through the thick grass and bushes where the quarry has taken refuge. You see to your gun, and then look sharply in the direction from which the bok may be expected to burst out into the clearing. The barking of dogs and the shouting of men come nearer and nearer. Suddenly there is a rustle caused by some animal jumping through the coarse grass, and, hello! there goes the bushbok. Being a novice, you will probably wave your gun excitedly, forgetting why you came out thus armed.
    Never mind! You hear two or three shots further on, see a rush of natives, hear a confused babble of voices, and know that now you need not fear a shortage of meat for some days.
    The dead animal is now cut open—the natives eagerly taking the parts rejected by the white man. The body is then tied to the branch of a tree and taken home over the shoulders of two natives, while the rest of the party resume the chase.
    Next time a bushbok comes along you are cooler, and should you be successful in bringing a bushbok to the ground you give yourself the airs of a veteran.
    Meanwhile time is passing quickly, and after securing three or four bok, you find the sun is beginning to sink. As twilight is unknown there, the party assembles and consults the natives—experienced bushmen—as to the direction in which home lies, whither you return to expatiate to the ladies upon your prowess, to eat a hearty meal, and to enjoy a well-earned night's rest.

J. B.

HINTS FOR SCHOOL GARDENS.

    These few hints are intended to be of service to those girls who have pegged out for themselves a claim in the patch of ground on he south-east wall of the Maison Dieu Road School.
    To ensure success, certain facts about the ground itself must be remembered. First of all, the ground at your disposal is in a very exposed position and not all plants will grow there. Secondly, the soil is not particularly rich, and many plants—e.g., roses—will therefore not flourish there at all. Above all, remember that it is a very sorry sort of gardener who simply puts into her garden any root or plant which she can manage to pick up from the garden at home, regardless of the peculiar likes and dislikes of plants.
    Let us suppose that a piece of ground is allotted to you at the beginning of the Autumn Term; this is the best time to start. If you already have a patch, however, do not be afraid to make a clean sweep and begin all over again.
    The first point is the preparation of the ground. It would be a good plan for all the gardeners to combine and get the soil well dug up and manured. If this is impossible, dig over your own piece well. It is not enough to scratch the top surface; the soil must be well turned over to the depth of about a foot. Break up all clods and cast out stones (N.B., the cast-out stones must be cleared away and not left on the grass.—J.C.) Then throw your soil slightly up to the wall, so as to leave a little trench in front for drainage.
    Now as to what you can grow. If you are wise, from the time you read this until September you will he carefully hoarding up your pocket money. Let us suppose that you have done so and saved a sum of about 2s. 6d. If it is now carefully laid out you will have sonic flowers in your garden all through spring.
    First of all, crocuses are cheap and make a good show. Whatever colours you choose plant them in clumps, keeping the colours separate. This is by far the most effective way. Arrange the clumps in a row. If you had five clumps of five each this would cost you from 4d. to 6d. Do not be tempted to grow snowdrops, pretty though they are; the bulbs are expensive, and you need a great many to make a good show.
    A most reliable bulb is the scylla. Plant say two clumps of half-a-dozen each of these near the back of your patch, away from the crocuses, because the colours clash, and the scyllas are coming out before the crocuses are over. Scyllas cost about ½d. each. Daffodils would look well in your garden, also in clumps; remember that single daffodils look better in a garden than double ones and also are cheaper (about ½d. each).
    If you want to grow something taller still, brown imperials are very good—plant, say, three (about 2d. each). In planting clumps of bulbs put the bulbs in a clump quite close together. The spaces now left might well be filled up with either double white arabis, coloured primroses, forget-me-nots, or pansies, though the last mentioned flower rather late in the summer.
    All these can be planted at the same time as the bulbs, and would show all through winter. Choose one of these and keep to it, as a mass of one thing is much more effective than one plant each of several sorts. If you choose forget-me-not, plant a few scarlet tulips among it as they would be out together, and the effect would be good. All the above can be planted together during October and November. If several gardeners put their money together they would find it would cost much less as bulbs are cheaper bought in quantities.
    Now your garden will require little attention for some time; but as soon as a batch of bulbs has finished flowering pull them up at once and re-plant in some secluded corner or take them to the home garden. You cannot afford space in your garden to leave them till next year which is of course the ideal arrangement. As you get spaces in this way sow hardy annuals (end of March onwards, you must not leave it till summer term) e.g., dwarf-nasturtiums, put as a good thick edge with dwarf larkspur filling up all the rest; scarlet flax with white candytuft as an edge; scabious (mixed colours) with red candytuft; love-in-a-mist with white Virginian stock as an edging; blue cornflowers with dark nasturtium edging; Shirley poppies with mignonette.
    If by any chance you are prevented from planting seeds till later, or your seeds fail, little seedlings of many annuals can easily be obtained from the beginning of May. Before planting any of these (seeds or seedlings) break up your soil finely, and for seeds, take off a  little, scatter your seeds and lightly cover. As they come up keep them well thinned out so that they never touch one another; water frequently if weather is dry. (NB. It is no use watering seeds from a jam pot you simply wash them away. Try to combine and buy a watering can with a rose.)
    Keep your garden weeded, of course, and remember that you must always be looking ahead. Above all, remember the little detail about saving pocket money; if you expend some of your savings on your garden you will be well repaid in the pleasure it will give you.

EVE

A COUNTY SCHOOL BOY'S IMPRESSION OF THE CORONATION.

    In order to be able to see the processions at all I had to be up very early. I got up at four in the morning and was fortunate enough to secure a place in a tramcar, as I lived near the terminus.
    I arrived at Whitehall at about half-past five. The roads of the route were crowded, mostly on the edges of the pavements, where many people were on boxes, campstools, etc., asleep, having been there all night. The people in the road were endeavouring to find good places, but eventually all of them went or were pushed to the inside of the pavements.
    At about seven the soldiers lined the route, two deep. By this time the road was quite clear.
    Then came the waiting. During this an amusing incident occurred. An empty gravel cart was coming by with three or four men in it, one of whom was bowing and raising his hat to the people on either side. The people highly appreciated this little joke and cheered lustily.
    Soon after this the various peers in their carriages, with coachmen and footmen in livery, passed by, one by one, on their way the Abbey. At about a quarter-past ten the first procession came by, consisting of the Royal and other representatives, every civilised state being represented in it. Half-an-hour later came the second procession, comprising members of the Royal family.
    Lastly, at about a quarter-past eleven, came the King's procession, the most gorgeous of the three. The State coach was preceded by Colonial troops and these by a Sovereign's escort.
    The whole was a sight never to be forgotten. As soon as the last procession was out of sight I departed, not desirous of waiting any longer. Altogether it created a very fine impression.

C. R.

THE GUSTON FETE.

    On Thursday, June 22nd, a Fête was held at Guston to celebrate the Coronation of King George V. and Queen Mary. The morning was showery, but as the afternoon approached the clouds blew over. The residents of Guston and the Duke of York's School were invited. The afternoon's proceedings commenced with a short service at Guston Church, which was to he followed by sports. The races were for boys and girls according to their age. There were also cocoanut shies, Aunt Sally, kicking the football and Jack in the barrel.
    The evening was just beginning when the rain came down, and kept on until about fifteen minutes before going home. After the races prizes were distributed, the following Dover County School boys being successful:—

    After the prizes had been distributed three cheers were given for Mrs. Townsend who presented the prizes, three cheers for King George and Queen Mary, and three for the Royal Family. Then the drum and fife band of the Duke of York's School which had been in attendance struck up "God Save the King" which we joined in singing. The children were then given a Coronation Mug and a bar of chocolate before starting for home after a pleasant afternoon.

W. H. G. C.

CORONATION DAY AT DEAL.

    At 6.45 am, the inhabitants were awakened to the fact that the great day had arrived, by men setting off bombs for some considerable time.
    The town was decorated in fine style, and was said (by travellers) to be the best decorated town for many a mile. At 11.0 a.m. there was a United Service in St. George's Church, the Deputy Mayor, Corporation, Firemen, Territorials, Coastguards and Scouts attending.
    At 1.30 p.m., headed by the Scouts with the Union Jack, the children's procession started, attended by Alexander's Band (of ex-Guardsmen) from London. The children marched to the Victoria Park (or recreation ground) where two verses of "All people that on earth do dwell" and "God Save the King" were sung. Cheers were then given for the King and for the Mayor who was in the Procession at London as Baron of the Cinque Ports. Then everyone adjourned to the fair, until at 4.30 tea was served. Then came races for children. After that there was the grandest Illuminated Procession Deal has ever seen. Mounted horsemen (cowboys, etc.) led the way, followed by some 70 Scouts, with the band following. Then came decorated carts, boats, etc. Some included the races of the Empire, and hospital nurses at work. Then followed illuminated cycles, aeroplanes, submarines, and everything imaginable. Then followed a series of wagons containing members of various clubs in Deal, the Procession concluding with a troop of Scouts, with a stretcher party carrying a bandaged boy.
    At 9.30 there was a display of fireworks, which concluded about 10.15 p.m., with a representation of our King and Queen, God Save the King being played whilst the photo was burning.
    The huge crowd assembled then dispersed to spend a few hours at the fair. Thus Deal spent the most notable day in her lifetime in fine style, proving herself to be composed of loyal inhabitants, sound and true.

M. E.

FORM NOTES.
FORM IV.—Boys.

    This Term nothing in particular has happened except the Sports Day on the 31st May.
    At the beginning of the Term we elected a Form representative to represent Form IV. in the Cricket Committee. This happy lot fell on Russell.
    A very pleasing incident took place just after the Sports Day. Russell, Hardy and Fisher were the only three boys who entered for the championship of the School, Russell being a Fourth Former. Hardy and Fisher were both in the Sixth Form. Although Russell did not stand much chance, he pluckily started scratch in every race, and, moreover, he stuck to his task to the end of the day. Russell did not gain a prize, and so the Fourth Form all subscribed to give him a present, namely, a watch, which Mr. Darby presented to him.
    The Form Cricket Team has not been very prosperous this Term, the reason being that the Secretary cannot arrange any matches with other Forms.
    The main thought now is of the Oxford Locals, which some dread and some look forward to.

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FORM III.—Boys.

    The above mentioned Form has had the pleasure of receiving a new Form Master and two new boys this term. We have had no excitement recently but we forgot to mention last term that, in spelling lesson we were asked to write down a sentence containing the word typhoon, and one boy's paper read, "The typhoons on the deck were cleaned by the sailors," but if that is the meaning of typhoon we cannot say that it washed up ten marks for him.
    The Form Library is taking a rest this Term but perhaps that is because it has missed its President.
    The reason why the Scouts have been a little behind is because our Scoutmaster has been too busy with schoolwork which comes before sports; but we must make up for it in the summer holidays which are very near. We are glad to hear that one of our Form III. Scouts is one of the lucky four chosen to be sent by the Commissioner to the King's rally. We should be pleased if a few more boys could be induced to join our troop.
    The Captain of the Form III. Cricket Team says that it is a pity so many boys turn up to cricket. Spain who is one of the Form won the Form prize which was given to the boy who obtained most points in the sports. The prize was a good knife with several different parts, and so the boys know where to get a pencil sharpener now. I don't think we shall he sorry when the day for breaking up comes.

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FORM IIa.—Boys.

    We have played three cricket matches, one against IIb., which we lost by 29 runs to 75.
    We must compliment Penn, Bromley and Green on going up to Form III.
    N. Hope is leaving for Australia, and we hope he will have a good passage out and will write to us about Australia.
    Recently H. L. made a new addition to Scott (Lay of the Last Minstrel) by saying "The dead men hoot o'er the owlet's grave."

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FORM IIb.—Boys.

    This Term our Form Room has been turned into a hospital, having two patients both fairly badly cut. Stranks broke his arm and liked it so well he broke it again immediately it was out of splints.
    For a whole month we have missed one of our animals, namely, Mowll.
    We must congratulate Lyons, pri., on being moved up to Form IIa.
    The time table has been altered so we get drill by ourselves one day of the week. This alteration is greatly appreciated.
    We have played two cricket matches this Term, one against IIa. and one against III. We defeated IIa. by 36 runs, and Took knocked up 32 runs. Form III. beat us by one run and a wicket. Armstrong made a very good wicket-keeper and caught three out. Took bowls splendidly.

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FORM 1.—Boys.

    At the Sports in the sack race the little boys in Form I. mostly won because they had more room.
    The Y. H. L. Bazaar was held at Chaldercot, and some of our boys went to it. We have saved for Farthing Day 1/5 in farthings.
    The sweet peas and pinks in our room have been lovely. Coming to school one morning we had a great surprise to see, in the play-ground, all the wild flowers cut down. Another day we found a bird's nest in the play-ground, with five little robins in it, and about a month after they all disappeared.
    Our Form Room is a very cosy one, but the fire place has fallen down and the chimney leaks.