No. 17. DECEMBER, 1914. VOL. VI.

FIAT LUX.

The next number of "The Pharos" will appear about March 17th, 1915. Contributions should be submitted to the Editor not later than February 17th.

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EDITORIAL.

In one of the well known weekly papers there is a column, summarising the week's events, which has been entitled with some aptness, "History in the Making," The title is one which, as every schoolboy will realise, may be applied with startling appropriateness to the days in which we have lived since the beginning of our Summer holiday, History has been made, of the kind which we like best to read in our history books, the story of the thrilling drama of war, of heroic deeds on the battlefield, glorious charges in the open field, the resolute stand against overwhelming odds, dogged perseverance in the trenches, and unceasing readiness to defy danger for the sake of comrades in arms. But there is the other side of war, of which the history book says little, but which sad experience is teaching us day after day. It is well for us that, as we read the casualty lists, our imaginations are not equal to the task of realising what they involve of sadness, anxiety and sorrow. We in Dover are bearing a share of the inevitable toll of war, and even our own School has not escaped.

The School must be one of the nearest English Schools to the seat of war, so near that we are within sound of the guns. This fact alone would enable us to understand how vital is the issue for the future of our country and Empire. For the security of our Empire, as a united England declares, Germany must be conquered resolutely and decisively beaten. To this end our thoughts and our plans must be shaped.

In view of the gravity of the issue, we believe that in future years it will be recalled with pride that the Old Boys of the School were found in such large numbers in the King's Forces by sea and land. Nor will it be forgotten that in humbler ways the present boys of the School did what they could in the hour of their country's need.

HEADMASTER'S COLUMN.

The School will break up for the Christmas holidays on Tuesday, 22nd December, and reassemble for the Spring Term on 13th January, 1915. The boys who travel to School by train are particularly requested to note that the Spring Term begins on 13th January, and will end on March 31st. They must take out their railway passes, accordingly, to cover this period.

The Headmaster regrets that the Senior Prefect, Hampden, is leaving at the end of the term. His school career has been exemplary in so many ways, and he will always be remembered as the first who catalogued our Senior School Library. Of undoubted literary ability, he has given to the "Pharos" many quite first-rate contributions, and we shall look for others from him when he has passed into the ranks of the "Old Pharosians." Our best wishes and thanks accompany him.

Pryer Secundus is following the steps of his brother. He was successful at the Boy Artificers' Examination last October, and will be joining H.M. Navy in January, 1915. He is the seventh of our number who has gone to the engine rooms of our battleships.

The news that the contract for our new buildings has been signed, and that the builders have begun to fix up their plant on the site brings the new School appreciably nearer to view. "C'est la route longue à Tipperarai." I hope to hear on which day the first sod will be dug, and I shall try and arrange for the whole School to be present.

My prize-giving appeal for a public spirited citizen to come forward and give us a gymnasium has been nobly met by the generous response of our Chairman, Mr. Hugh Leney; our Staff Architect, Mr. A. Collier James, has prepared drawings; and we have every reason to believe the Kent Education Committee will applaud and approve. On behalf of the boys and parents, it is but right we should record our thanks to Mr. Leney, who, by this gift, becomes one of the very few Dovorian benefactors to education. I hope the example set will not be lost upon us; anyway, it will encourage me to ask for fine art pictures to decorate the School Hall later on. What do you say to each Form presenting a picture two years hence, and the Staff and Headmaster being responsible for two others?

In the Gymnasium buildings, provision is to be made, at the express desire of the donor, for an armoury, to be used in connection with the proposed Cadet Unit, concerning which the following notes may be of interest:—

It appears necessary that all boys should undergo some form of Military training, and reap the benefits of instruction of a military nature—to march well, to shoot straight, to dig a trench, and with unquestioning obedience to act under orders are essential qualifications for all boys and men, and both the Territorial and the Regular Forces would be materially assisted if all their recruits had learnt the elements of military education. Cadet Battalions are attached to local Territorial Regiments, and are controlled by the County Territorial Force Association, which will assist in the supply of arms, ammunition, camp equipment, spades, axes, etc.

The War Office, to a very limited extent, assists the County Association in organising and administering Cadet units, but this War Office grant is not handed over to the Cadet Units individually. We must, therefore, face the fact that our Cadet Corps must be financially self-supporting.

Two Territorial Regiments have a claim upon us—the Buffs, for historical and sentimental reasons; and the Royal Engineers for the following practical reasons:—

(a) Dover is an outpost fortress and a garrison town.

(b) Much useful mechanical and scientific training is involved in making efficient members of the Royal Engineers.

(c) A great scope in handling a variety of apparatus would be provided in the field telephone, the searchlight, wireless telegraphy, surveying, bridge building, etc.

The foregoing would not, of course, exclude the general infantry training which is necessary for all Cadet units.

I shall be glad to know what parents think of the matter. I am sufficiently in touch with the boys to know their opinions, but realise that some expense will be incurred in the purchase of suitable uniform. Cadet Units are under no obligation to provide themselves with military uniform, but it would be best, if we are attached to the R. E., that the pattern should closely conform to that of the Dover Fortress Royal Engineers Territorial Regiment. Service dress is undoubtedly to be preferred.

The Scout Troop, under these circumstances, will be disbanded, but I cannot let this opportunity pass of expressing my thanks for all the Scouts have done and all they have been doing during the past six years, in the hands of Mr. Thomas and Mr. James.

H.M.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

The closing day of last Session was observed in the usual festive manner by the assembling of the boys in the Junior School. Presentations were made to Miss McNeille and Mr. Walker in view of their approaching marriages. On behalf of the School, Hampden, as Senior Prefect, presented a cake basket to Miss McNeille and a biscuit barrel to Mr. Walker. On the same occasion the presentation of the prizes for the best contributions to the Magazine was made by the Headmaster, who handed books to Hampden, the winner of the Senior School prize, and to H. Roberts, the winner of the Junior School prize. Miss McNeille formally presented to the School a framed photograph of the caste of "The Rivals."

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It will be remembered that a social gathering of "Old Pharosians" had been arranged to take place on December 30th. This gathering is necessarily abandoned owing to the large number of Old Boys who are in the Army and Navy, and will be out of the town on that date. We trust that the postponed meeting will be the occasion of a welcome to all these Old Boys on their safe return to hearth and home.

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The doings of Old Boys are for the most part chronicled in another column of the Magazine, where we publish a list of Old Pharosians serving with the Forces. This might be supplemented by a few notes, which we have gleaned regarding other Old Boys.

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C. J. Robey (1910-1912) is home again from South America. His ship was fortunate to escape the "Dresden," by which it was chased for four days before it could find shelter in a neutral port. Robey must feel considerable satisfaction at the thought of the "Dresden" itself being ruthlessly hunted down by British warships.

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Cullinane called at School recently to bid good-bye before leaving for the Front. We wish him a good time and a safe return.

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Herbert Fisher, a former sports' champion, has gone to St. John's College, Battersea, where, owing to the war, he finds himself in a College without "Seniors."

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Eric Jago, who left last Easter, is articled to the Borough Surveyor of Folkestone; and his younger brother, Douglas, is training for the mercantile marine on the "Conway."

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Walter, late of Form IVa., and St. Margaret's Bay, is in the Head Office of the Prudential Assurance Company.

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Mackay has sailed on s.s. "Xirvana" for Calcutta.

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An exhibition of students' work is to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of Christmas Week, December 22nd and 23rd, at the School of Art and Technical Institute. In addition to a large and varied assortment of engineering and architectural drawings, cardboard and woodwork models, sketches, paintings, and different forms of craft work, some of our Senior Boys are showing a number of interesting electrical and chemical experiments. There is to be an excellent exhibition of microscopic slides and some illustrations of Scouts' work. As all the proceeds are to be given to the Mayoress's Fund, we urge all our readers to give their help by making a point of attending.

VALE!

OUR PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.

Our annual prize distribution was held on Friday, November 6th, in the Town Hall, and was, as usual, a great success. This year we were honoured by the presence of the Right Hon. Earl Beauchamp, K.G., Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and the Countess Beauchamp, the former delivering a Speech Day address, and the latter distributing the prizes.

By 7 p.m. a large assembly filled the Hall, and the proceedings were opened with the singing of "Land of our Birth," after which Countess Beauchamp was presented with a bouquet by Miss Gertrude Daniels.

The Chairman, Mr. Hugh Leney, after a short opening speech, in which he gave some details of the new school, then called upon the Headmaster and the Headmistress to read their reports, which duty they accordingly performed. Before reading his report, the Headmaster offered, on behalf of the Boys' School, our best thanks to the Lord Warden and to the Countess Beauchamp for their presence at our prize distribution.

The reports finished, there followed the most important part of the evening's proceedings, the distribution of the prizes and certificates by Countess Beauchamp, which took place amid much enthusiastic applause.

A vote of thanks to Countess Beauchamp was then proposed by the Mayor, and seconded by Alderman W. Bradley.

The Lord Warden warmly returned thanks on behalf of Countess Beauchamp, and then delivered his very interesting speech, which bore special reference to the great European War. In the course of his remarks, he praised the Belgian nation, especially its Army and the gallant King who commanded it. He expressed his firm conviction that a conclusion of the War could not be thought of until compensation had been paid to Belgium and her territory restored to her intact. He pointed out that the barbaric methods had received indisputable proof by the evacuation of the city of Antwerp by its civilian population, an action unparalleled in the history of warfare. Speaking of the gallant deeds of the Army and Navy, he said that their bearing had a lesson for those at home, even for boys and girls. He asked the latter to think of themselves as in some respects like an army. When all the fighting was over and the soldiers came back, some few of them would get their rewards. But it had been necessary for the success of the British Armies that they should all have done good work.

He urged upon all the boys and girls, whether or not they got prizes or awards, that they should all do good work, hard work, in their school. Just as they depended upon every soldier doing his best, whether he was going to get a prize at the end of his fight or not, so every boy and girl at school ought to do their best through the term. Let there be no shirking, but hard trying all the time.

On account of the War, it had been decided to exclude anything in the nature of an entertainment. On the conclusion of the Lord Warden's interesting speech, the proceedings were closed with the singing of "Forty Years On," and three rousing cheers for the Countess Beauchamp.

LIST OF SUCCESSES.

The following is the list of successes for the School Year 1913-1914, which was announced at the prize-giving:—

Oxford Senior Local Examination (July, 1914)—First Class Honours, John F. Bromley (with distinction in science); Second Class Honours, Walter H. G. Costelloe (qualified for exemption from London Matriculation Examination), Wilfred B. Green, John A. C. Hampden (qualified for exemption from London Matriculation Examination and B. of E. Preliminary Certificate Examination); pass, Reginald Morgan, John M. Lyons. Kent Education Committee Bursarship Examination—Francis W. Ford, Cyril Watts. Oxford Junior Local Examinations-First Class Honours, William T. Atkins (distinction in science), Hubert F. Chase, Joseph J. De Coster (distinction in French and science); Third Class Honours, Cecil G. Harris, James J. Lyons, Harry H. Street; pass, Arthur J. Anderson, Edward W. Brown, Charles L. Cahill, Sidney S. Day, Roland S. Hadlow, Harry A. Lawes, William S. Lovely, Cecil M. Masters, John I. Pryer, Maurice S. Standring, William J. Walter, Alec D. Mackenzie.

THE PRIZE LIST.

Mayor's Prize—John A. C. Hampden. Borough Member's Prize—Walter H. G. Costelloe. Chairman's Prize—John F. Bromley. Headmaster's Prize—John A. C. Hampden. Forms VI. and V., John F. Bromley, Walter H. G. Costelloe, Cyril Watts; Form V., Joseph J. De Coster, William T. Atkins, Frank H. Chase; Form IVa., Harry H. Street, Maurice S. Standring, Cecil G. Harris, Harry A. L. Lawes; Form IVb., John I. Pryer; Form III., Harold W. C. Roberts, Leslie J. Gibbons, Charles E. Cocks, Arthur V. Perry; Form IIa., Albert E. C. Graves, John W. Costelloe, Joseph G. Licence; Form IIb., John A. W. Hopkins, Cuthbert G. Blackford; Form I., Hubert H. Tomlin, Jack Morris.

SCOUTMASTER'S NOTES.

When last Term's notes were written how little we foresaw the changes that have since then taken place around us.

The outbreak of war however, found the Troop "prepared," and not only the Troop, but with but two or three exceptions, the whole Senior School rallied for such "active service" as they were capable of, and until the end of August were busy over such activities as are recorded elsewhere.

That these activities were really useful and not merely "fussiness" on our part, as has been hinted, is shown by the many letters of appreciation which have been received by the officers; some extracts from which we give be1ow. As it was found impossible to carry out efficiently from Dover some of the duties allotted to the Dover Scouts, the Troop went into camp at Barfrestone, on a field kindly lent by Mr. Pain, and whilst having a good time, put in a fortnight's useful public service at very short notice.

Our thanks are especially due to Mr. James who curtailed his holiday to go on duty, and so render the: camp a possibility. Here we must pause to place on record our sorrow at the loss of Ward, who died of tetanus during the holidays. We express our deep sympathy with his parents in their sad loss.

The occupation by the Military of the land round Dover has placed many difficulties in the way of our games, and so patrols are now working independently with an occasional troop parade. "Public Service" is also being given when opportunity occurs, and is rendered regularly every Saturday and Wednesday at the Y.M.C.A. centres for the soldier.

On referring to the Troop record it is interesting to find that of the 26 who have left and are of age to serve in the Army or Navy, no less than eighteen are so doing, whilst of the rest two are abroad, and two at sea, so that on the whole, we are not lacking in patriotism.

The following expressions of appreciation of our work during August have been received:—

The Fortress Commander, in a letter to the District Scoutmaster, says that the Scouts "have been most useful to their Country," whilst the officer commanding the troops at the Duke of York's School, writes, in August, that he "had great pleasure in testifying to the excellent work performed by the Boy Scouts who have saved the Military a lot of troublesome duties."

As regards the work done by our own Troop, the Officer in command of the Transport at Archcliffe Fort writes: "I am writing to thank you for their services and to let you know how really useful they have been during the time they have been here."

The Fleet Paymaster says that our services "have been much appreciated." In further proof of this it may be mentioned that those services are still retained on Saturday afternoons.

An organiser of the S.P.C.A. in a letter asking for the retention of the Scouts, says: "I cannot get any competent volunteers, your boys have done splendidly."

SCOUT DUTIES IN WAR TIME.

[We have been permitted to see the diaries of certain of the School Scouts for the period during which they were engaged on Active Service Duties at the beginning of the War. Extracts from these diaries will probably prove of interest to the rest of the School. Ed.]

"Sent to patrol the underground telegraph routes from —— to ——. Did seven hours a day. Received very hospitably by the people on the route who gave us plenty to eat and drink."

"Sent to patrol from —— to ——, there to the —— and back to Dover Borough, the Heights to the Telephone Exchange. On this route for twelve hours a day. Our orders were for one of us to watch and follow anyone interfering with the wires, while the other went to the nearest picket or telephone for help. One night we were awakened in camp by the sound of a shot followed by one or two others. The soldiers hurried from the tent, put on their equipment and fixed bayonets. They told us to put the tent light out. They went all round the camp but they could not find anyone.

"The next morning we found that the guard further on, which was composed of new recruits, had fired on a telegraph pole or a tunnel stack, which had not answered their challenge."

B.P. II.

"Sent to patrol telegraph routes from the top of to ——, and from there to ——. The second day it poured with rain and having no coats we were soon soaked through. We found shelter against a haystack under a lean-to hut which we made ourselves with poles and straw.

"One day it was reported that a very suspicious character was coming along the road. We were to watch him till he got past the picket at ——. We were told that the man was dressed as a clergyman, had a pass and was about six feet in height. We saw the man, but when he got to the soldiers it was found that he was a French Clergyman, and so we went back to our route.

"After this I was sent to St. Radigund's to act as messenger to the officers there. The soldiers lived in wooden huts which they built, to sleep in, out of whatever wood they could get. They were very poor shelters. We had our meals there but did not sleep there."

R.P.

"We were encamped in a field kindly lent to us by Mr. Pain, free of charge.

"Our duties for patrolling were: Eight boys (two on each route), from 8 o'clock until 2 o'clock, and the other eight from 2 o'clock till 8 o'clock. The half of the boys left in camp had to do the camp work.

"The night watches were divided into three, 9.30 p.m., to 12 p.m., 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. About 1 o'clock a policeman used to come to sleep in a cart shed, and the guards made him a cup of cocoa.

"Some of the weird noises we heard on guard were the cries of the wood pigeons, the lowing of the cattle, and one night there was a tramp snoring in the hedge."

L.

OLD PHAROSIANS IN H.M. FORCES.

The following list shows, as far as can be ascertained, the names of Old Boys of the Dover County School, and the former Dover Municipal Secondary School and Pupil Teachers' Centre, who are serving in any capacity with H.M. Forces. The list will prove, we believe, that the School is splendidly represented in the Services of the country, and its length does credit to a school of the size and age of our own. There must be inevitable omissions, and the Editor would be glad to receive any additions or corrections. Our thanks are due to Mr. Thomas for compiling the list.

ROYAL NAVY.

Burnard, J. F. (1910/11).
Belson, G. L. (1909/11), Boy Artificer.
Clark, E. W. (1905/07).
Doubleday, V. A. (1908/12), Boy Artificer.
Evans, A. W. (1906/08), H.M.S. "Erne."

Finnis, R. G. (1908/10), Shore Staff, Chatham.
Pritchard, S. (1905/08), Naval Schoolmaster, Shotley.
Pryer, R. W. J. (1907/12), Boy Artificer.
Robinson, P. E. (1910/14), Boy Artificer.

Rofe, W. (1909/12), H.M.S. "Royal Arthur."

Hardy, F. P. (1907/11), Naval Schoolmaster, Shotley.
Malley, J. II. (1908j11), Mid-shipman, R.N.R. (H.M.S. "Thunderer ").
 

R.N.V.R. (ANTI-AIRCRAFT SECTION).

Clout, S. C. (1901/03).
Birt, W. (1904/05).
Hall, A. (1905/10).

Kyle, A. (1907/13).
Norton, W. (1901/02).
Sinclair, R. (1904/07).

ROYAL MARINES.

Morgan, D. (1905/09).

REGULAR ARMY.
THE BUFFS.

McWalter, C. E. ((1907), F.
Webster, Geo. (1907/09).
McWalter, J. R. (1907/08), wounded, and now in Eastern Counties Hospital.
 

9th BATTALION ROYAL SCOTS REGIMENT.

Holmer, B. C. (1906/09).

ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY.

Davis, A. A. (1911/14).

ROYAL ENGINEERS.

Hussey, Brian (1908(09), Second Lieutenant.
Bond, A. C. (1906/10), F.
Eastes, A. C. (1909/11).
Farrell, J. E. (1911/13), F.

ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

Gleeson, Andrew (1901/02).
Gleeson, Augustine (1906/08).

ARMY FLYING CORPS.

Saville, E. L. J. (1008/13).
[Holman, H. T. (1907/12) and Pearce, L. F. (1907/09) are employed at the Royal Aircraft Factory, Farnborough.]

ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS.

Loakman, B. J. (1911/12).

ARMY PAY CORPS.

Bartlett, W. G. (1909/10).

ARMY SCHOOLMASTERS.

Reeder, C. E. (1007/10).
Morrison, P. (1905110).

[F—Known to 00 at the Front.]

TERRITORIAL ARMY.

5th BATTALION SUSSEX REGIMENT.

THE MEETING OF THE" PHAROSIANS."
JULY 28th, 1914.

On a frosty November morning, when a wintry sun shines dully through the pall of mist that overhangs the earth, and the chill east wind wafts to the ear the low rumble of artillery, the memory requires a good deal of stimulating before it will take one back in detail to that happy afternoon at the end of July, when the momentous Past v. Present cricket match of 1914 was fought out. But, with the aid of a voluminous bundle of notes, compiled on the field, and now almost illegible owing to the continued pressure of a pocket book, I may, perhaps, be able to write a moderately complete account of the match.

It was a glorious afternoon, or, rather, it was for the best part of the match. The best feature of the match, however, from the Old Boys' point of view, was the capital number of Present Boys who gathered in the pavilion to enthusiastically ventilate their approval or disgust in the time-honoured schoolboy style.

The Old "Pharosians," despite their ferocious title, took a mighty lot of licking into shape, and "Captain" Borrow had quite a worried look on his brow by the time he had finished placing them round the field. He soon assumed a more cheerful countenance, however, when he clean bowled Costelloe with the second ball of the match, and thus commenced the disaster of the School's first innings. Took fell a victim to Sutton in the next over; while Chase, who crouches at the wicket like a young tiger and lifts his bat very gracefully, stayed in a few minutes, but only knocked up nine. A brief stand was made by Green and Dewell, who compiled nine and seven respectively, but the innings closed with the meagre total of 36, to which, by the way, Street had contributed five.

The Old Boys started off badly. Costelloe, who is a pretty fast bowler, with a strikingly peculiar delivery, knocked out Borrow's middle stump in the first over, and got Sinclair caught a moment or two later. Banks went in, and commenced his favourite glide to the off (I call it a "glide," but nobody has ever yet decided quite what it is, in spite of the many heated discussions that have raged over it), and knocked up 27 in delightfully neat style, before he was smartly caught by Dewell at long field. The tower of strength of the Old "Pharosians," however, was French, who slashed about like a Cossack, and cut and drove all round the field with capital precision for his 49 not out. Wilson was warming up to his task, and had 14 up, when the innings was declared closed, with a score of 105 for six wickets. The School team played exceptionally well in the field, Lawes making a very reliable wicket keeper, and Lyons, in particular, fielding well at point.

The School eleven put up a better show in their second innings, with slower bowlers against them. Costelloe, after a narrow escape when the ball spun to leg and curled just round the stumps, soon got into stride and had hit up 18 in forceful style, when, through an error of judgment, he was bowled by Lamidey. Chase was run out after contributing nine, while Took was promising a good show when at 15 he gave Sinclair an easy catch. Dewell flashed his first ball to the boundary, but was run out a moment later. Green hit out well, but seemed very slow in running, and could easily have increased his score of 14 not out had he been a little more daring. Lawes made one particularly fine drive to the boundary, but Borrow had taken on the bowling, and soon had his middle stump low. Ford lifted his second ball on to the terraces, but was bowled with the third. The innings came to an end with a total score of 86. This left the "Pharosians' some seventeen runs to get in about five minutes. "Captain" Borrow kindly put in some of the "make-ups," and the result was that only eight runs were secured, and the match concluded in a draw.

The full scores were:—
 

Innings declared closed. Osborne, Eaton and Fox did not bat.

A very enjoyable little function, in the form of a welcome tea, took place in the pavilion during the interval. Mrs. Standring and other ladies had kindly prepared a capital "spread," and really some of the Present Boys showed remarkable good appetising powers. The Head and the Masters were there, shorn of their academical gowns and visages, and extended a hearty welcome to the Old Pharosians, on whose behalf "Captain" Borrow briefly responded.

And so we spent a most enjoyable, and notable Old Boys' Match. By half past six all had left the field, but it can safely be said, that none of us dared dream of what terrible things were to happen before we should meet once again in friendly conflict. Certainly those who are now in India, never imagined how many miles they would travel before they would once again set foot on the Dover Athletic Ground.

"PHAROSIOUS."

CRICKET AVERAGES, 1914,

FOOTBALL NOTES.

The Annual Football Meeting was duly held at the beginning of the term. The usual thanks were accorded to the officers and team of last Session and the meeting proceeded to the business of electing new officers. The following were elected:—1st XL—Captain: H. Street; Vice-Captain: E. Dewell; Secretary: Costelloe, i,

2nd XI. Captain: Baumer; Vice-Captain: W. Lovely; Match Secretary: Perry.

THE TERM'S MATCHES.

The results to date are more satisfactory than the usual tale of partial successes, and losses. So far two matches have been lost and four won.

Street and Atkins at back have saved the team on many occasions, while the play of Watts, Laws, and Morford deserves special mention.

D.C.S. v. HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Played at Crabble on October 7th, and resulted in a win for the School by 3-2. The game was very evenly contested, but in the second half many chances of scoring were missed by us.

Dewell scored a fine goal, Lyons ii. netted from a fine effort by Street, while a centre from Lawes was converted by Watts.

D.C.S. v. RAMSGATE COUNTY SCHOOL, 2nd XI

On October 14th we journeyed to Ramsgate, and completely outclassed our opponents by 8-0. Playing with ten men we pressed the whole time and Watts (2), Morford (2), Dewell (2), Lyons ii, and Lawes scored for the School. Took missed the train and did not play.

D.C.S. v. ROYAL FUSILIER'S BAND Boys.

This match was played under wretched conditions, at the Duke of York's School, on October 17th. We had a very dose game but our opponents were very dangerous and missed many chances of scoring.

Took netted twice for the School in the most brilliant style, and we won 2-0.

D.C.S. v. SIMON LANGTON SCHOOL.

Played at Canterbury on October 28th, resulting in a win for the School by 3 goals to J. Dewell, Morford and Took scored, but several chances were allowed to slip by.

D.C.S. V. ROYAL FUSILIERS' BAND Boys.

This return match, played at Crabble, was lost. Our opponents, who played a much heavier team, scored three times in the first ten minutes. One goal was thrown away by Costelloe i. The School soon recovered, however, and at half-time the score was 3--2. The score remained the same until the end of the game.

D.C.S. v. RAMSGATE COUNTY SCHOOL.

On November 4th we played the return match wit!: the Ramsgate Team, which contained many first XI. players.

We lost by 11-7. Lyons ii. (2), Dewell (2), Lawes, Took, and Street, scored for the School.

D.C.S. v. HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

The return match was played at Folkestone on November 18th. It rained nearly the whole game, and the ground was very slippery. At half time the score was 2-2, Dewell and Lyons ii. netting. Dewell added two fine goals in the second half while our opponents could only add one. Result 4-3. Team as before, but Took changed places with Atkins.

D.C.S. v. SIMON LANGTON SCHOOL 2nd XL

Played at Crabble on November 25th. This match which was particularly noticeable for the brilliant play of Took at back, resulted in a win for the School by 5-1. Dewell scored two very good goals, Atkins netted with two smashing shots, while Lyons ii. scored.

RECORD TO DATE.

Played 8, Won 6, Lost 2, Drawn 0, Goals For 34, Against 21 The team is:—Hichens; Street (Captain), Atkins; Baumer, Costelloe i. (Hon. Sec.), Watts; Morford, Took, Dewell, Lyons ii., Lawes. Lumsden has acted as linesman.

HON. SEC.

SECOND XI. MATCHES.
D.C.S. v. HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2nd XI.

Played on October 7th, at Folkestone. Team :-Dearling; Lovely (Captain), Bromley; Perry, Cahill, Chase; Pryer, Green, Hadlow, Standring, Gornell. Result—Lost 2-0.

D.C.S. v. SIMON LANGTON SCHOOL 3rd XI.

Played on October 28th, at Crabble. Team:—Dearling; Lovely (Captain), Bromley; Carlton, Lyons i., Cahill; Chase, Stand6ng, Perry, Gornell, Morrison. Result—Lost 2-1. Morrison scored.

D.C.S. v. HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2nd XI.

D.C.S. v. ST. MARY'S XL

Played on November 21st, at Crabble. Team—Same as previous week. Result—Won 17-0. Goals. Pryer 6, Costelloe ii. 5,Perry 3, Bourner 1, Morrison 1, Standring 1.

D.C.S. v. SIMON LANGTON SCHOOL 3rd XI.

Played on November 25th at Canterbury. Team—Same as previous week. Result—Won 3-0, goals scored by Pryer.

THE MEANING OF MYTHOLOGY.

The discoveries of modern science have led many people to believe that the first chapter of Genesis, describing the creation of the world, is really a very beautiful parable, told in order that a primitive people like the Jews should understand the great truth that the writer intended to convey to them. However this may be, most myths, not only Greek and Roman, but non-classical as well, were invented in order to account for such natural phenomena as the rising and setting of the sun, or to convey some moral warning.

Man in his earliest state, living in constant contact with nature, endowed all the natural objects around him with life; the whisperings of the leaves in a forest, the splashing of a stream or a waterfall, the rolling of thunder in a storm, all these were to him the voices of the spirits controlling them. But as his mind and capability of thought expanded, this idea failed to satisfy him and so the theory was evolved that there was one god who ruled over each of these things as a group, and in this way river-gods and sea-gods, gods of storm and gods of light were created. This idea on being carried further gave rise to a whole pantheon of deities, the most perfect example of which was undoubtedly the Greek.

With the creation of these gods and goddesses came the desire to explain natural phenomena by means of their movements, and hence came the myths dealing with their wars and journeyings, most of which typify such events.

Naturally the first event to be accounted for, was the creation of the earth and man, and there is a most remarkable similarity between the creation-myths of countries where there can have been no possible interchange of ideas on the subject. The usual idea in these myths is that out of the original chaos or world of waters, the gods created land; next a giant is evolved, from whose body, when he dies or is offered up in sacrifice, spring all living creatures. Each nation has, of course varied this type to suit its own mythology and it is interesting to note that the Chinese theory, that during countless ages a Mighty Atom was formed, which was life, resembles very closely the modem scientific theory as to the origin of life.

Out of a large number of deluge-myths, the most interesting is perhaps that of a tribe of Brazilian Indians, according to whom, after the creation of the world by the Great Spirit, a gigantic tree was called into existence, every bough of which brought forth a different fruit. This tree was first found by Iwarakki, the monkey, who telling no one, came to it every day in order to gorge himself with the various fruits; his conduct however, attracted attention and the other animals kept a watch over his movements until finally the musk-rat discovered his secret. On the advice of Sigu, the god-created ruler of the world, the tree was cut up into slips, which on being planted took root and grew into trees and bushes, thus forming the nucleus of the vegetable kingdom. Whilst the tree was being cut down, the trunk was discovered to be full of water, which was commencing to flow over when Sigu covered it down with a closely-woven basket. Iwarakki, who had been watching and doing everything possible to hinder the planting of the magical cuttings, now seized the opportunity to do mischief and the instant that Sigu's back was turned he tore off the covering, threw it away, and then climbed the highest tree in the vicinity. To escape the flood thus caused, some of the animals took refuge in a cave which was closed after them by the indefatigable Sigu, who, along with the birds and such animals as could climb, sought shelter in the same group of trees as that in which Master Iwarakki had already ensconced himself. One is glad to hear that the mischievous animal was afterwards compelled to make several more or less difficult descents in order to ascertain whether the waters had subsided or not.

One of the most typical "light and darkness" myths is the one describing the daily fight between the two Norse deities, Heimdable, the god of the dawn and of light, and Loki the spirit of evil and darkness. Loki, at the instigation of Odhin, had stolen the magnificent necklace of Freyja, who appealed to Heimdab1e to recover it for her. Both gods possessed the power of changing their shape, and the form of a seal was considered by the combatants as being most convenient. Accordingly, every day they fought, neither giving in, until finally at Ragnorak, the Day of Doom, Heimdable was vanquished and slain. The more widely known tale of the death of Balder is a similar myth of the seasons.

Mythology, then, is not merely a collection of fanciful stories dealing with the doings of equally fanciful gods, but it represents the attempts of various nations to explain the great natural truths around them, by means of their pantheons. The meaning of some myths is, of course, very obscure, but the meanings of others are equally obvious; and almost every myth or legend will, on examination, prove to be a parable.

PERIODS OF SCHOOL LIFE.
NO. III.—OUR PRIZE-GIVING.

The period immediately preceding this inspiring event is one of subdued activity and excitement. It is heralded by the list of prize-winners, round which the boys stand five or six deep.

The first row read out the names with the usual comments of their own, such as "What! Old ——— got a prize?" "He never kicked a ball in his life!" "Of course! They had to give that swot one!" "What! My name not there? My marks have been added up wrong!" "What favouritism!" "Wouldn't have the whole lot for a gift!" "Hasn't ——— got a prize?" All these comments float in to the Director's office.

Then the prizes have to be chosen. The hard-worked recipient is undecided between "Peter the Winkle Spearcr" and "R——— and the Bloodstained Potato Peeler." One friend suggests a copy of an encyclopaedia; another, a Bible; one master, a history book; another, a science treatise; another, some log-tables; and, in the midst of all these the prize is either awarded to someone else or the winner dashes off and chooses a book the pages of which will never be turned.

The day arrives, and we congregate on the same old dusty benches, wearing boots that squeak, collars that nearly cut your head off, clothes that are stiff, and with the inevitable provisions. All are munching chocolates, some are brushing their hair, while a master tries to restore order where a boy is brushing a friend's cap on his boots.

We are finally ushered into the hall, put in seven or eight places by a funny prefect anxious to show his importance. He tries to restore order, but what an effort! We soon see, however, a gaudy hood appear, and all are silent.

We then have to wait for the speeches, and applaud every tenth word; of course, some silly idiot shouts out "Encore!" at the ninth and spoils the whole show. The boy who promised to bring a motor horn for the occasion finds the bulb split, and the alarm clock, wound carefully at seven o'clock, has, unfortunately, been left in the cloak-room. We carefully mawl and smear the prizes handed up for our inspection, and pass our approval on the proud owner. Of course, we have to sing; then the weeks of careful practice prove of no avail, we forget the careful tips, the tricky pieces, and try to outdo each other in our efforts to make a noise.

Of course, all is soon over, and we disperse after one of the most unexciting periods in the School year.

EOL L'ETSOC.

MERIT LISTS.

I.—Wilson (1), Ousley (1), Tomlin, R. (2), Wilbraham (1).
IIb.—Tomlin, H. (2), Day, C. A. (1), Sibley, L. (2), Morris (1), Panter (1), Toms (1).
IIa.—Pelham (1), Kirby {2), Olby (2), Head (1).
III.—Bourdeaux, N. (1), Costelloe (2), Graves (2), Palmer (2), Licence, J. (2), Gravener (1), Broadhurst (1).
IVb.—Day, R. (1), Baynton (1).
IVa.—Roberts (2), Cocks (1), Gibbons (1), Carlton (1).
Vb.—Brown (2), Day, S. (2), Dewell (2), Hadlow (2), Lawes (2), Lovely (2), Standring (2), Street (2), Pryer (1).
Va.—Atkins (2), Cahill (2), Chase (2), De Coster (2), Lyons ii. (2).

LOCAL NOTES ON THE WAR.

From the earliest days, Dover has always held an important position whenever England has been waging a Continental War. Her nearness to France, in the first place, and, in recent times, her harbour and fortifications, have all contributed to her present onerous position as the "Guardian of the Straits." When this is borne in mind, it is evident that Dover, on the outbreak of the present War, because the centre of more than usual interest.

At the first serious possibility of war, sentries were placed at all the bridges and piers, and their steady tramp up and down was a source of inexhaustible interest to the small fry which surrounded them. Later, the sentries were removed from the pier-gates, but not from the lock gates and bridges.

On the day of the declaration of war, a proclamation was issued, the chief points of which were the establishment of a censorship for journalistic matter, the limitation of the means of ingress and egress from the town, and an order that all aliens should register themselves at the Police Station. People were warned also to avoid sentries and defensive works, especially at night.

The next day great interest was aroused by the arrival of two prizes—the "Perkeo," a four-masted sailing vessel, and the "Franz Horn," a steamer, both of which had been caught in the Channel by destroyers engaged on patrol duty. The crews of these vessels were confined for a short time at Archcliffe Fort, before being sent to the main camp for prisoners at Aldershot.

With the call to arms, a camp of about two thousand men, composed of Naval Volunteer Reservists and recruits for the Naval Brigade, was formed on the cliffs behind Walmer Castle. Throughout the day, the men could be seen drilling, marching to and fro, practising machine gun firing, etc., under the tuition of sergeants of the Royal Marines and and Naval officers. This encampment was, however, broken up towards the end of October, many men being transferred, I believe, to the Crystal Palace.

Simultaneously with the formation of the camp at Walmer was the creation of an aeronautical camp on the Swingate Downs at Dover. A continual stream of aeroplanes arrived at the hangars during the days preceding the landing of the Expeditionary Force in France. Biplanes, monoplanes—all were there; and the arrival of two dirigibles, the "Silver Queen" and the "Delta," completed the joy of these enthusiasts who could spend an afternoon sitting on the Promenade, gazing at the airship engaged in patrolling the Channel, only varying this occupation by throwing themselves into unearthly postures in their attempts to look at an aeroplane passing immediately over their heads. Unfortunately for these people, both types of aircraft left, presumably for the fighting line; they now console themselves, however, with staring at the anti-aircraft gun, which is so plainly visible on the Western Heights.

The monitors—which are playing such an important part in the present battle for Calais—came into the Harbour at the end of August for coal, but left again during the night. Some French torpedo-boats and a hospital ship or two which were also in the Harbour at different times were fresh objects of interest to those on shore.

Since all shipping has now to pass through the Downs, they have become a scene of great excitement. Tug-boats are steaming to and fro, intercepting steamers and overhauling their papers; magnificent liners slowly feel their way through a crowd of fishing smacks, sailing barques and small coasting steamers; while now and then a destroyer races through, driving her bows through the waves and leaving behind her a foaming wake of seething water. For a long time the hospital ship "Plassey" was anchored off Deal, but when the battle reached the Belgian coast she left and has not yet returned.

People at Dover can have but little idea of the manner in which the French and Belgian refugees have "invaded" the surrounded country. At Deal almost every fourth person speaks French or Flemish, while there are a number of wounded Belgian soldiers in hospital, some of whom are now able to walk about. Needless to say, they are most popular, not only with their fellow-countrymen, but with the townspeople as well.

POLMARC

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY.

There is probably nothing more interesting than the study of Nature and her ways and yet there are very few who appreciate the countryside and the manifold pleasures which it yields to those who care to interest themselves in it. Of all the interests open to nature-lovers there is none more attractive to nature-lovers than the study of bird life and more particularly with the help of the camera. Bird photography is a fascinating pastime.

One of the most valuable assets to the bird-photographer is an unlimited supply of patience, for a bird will not approach anything of which it entertains the slightest suspicions. Suppose, for example, one wishes to obtain a photo of a bird feeding her young. The only apparatus necessary is a tent, preferably green or red, with a small hole in the canvas through which the cap of the camera may protrude. The tent is pitched a yard from the nest with the camera lens focussed on to the young birds. Then comes the need for patience. It is a most curious thing that should two persons enter the tent and one leave it the bird will approach much more readily than if one enters and remains in it. Even then, however, one must reconcile oneself to waiting for at least an hour and should one's presence be betrayed by the least sound or movement then the bird win not return that day. If all goes well it is always advisable to take at least three photos in order to ensure that at least one will be successful.

It is an interesting hobby to collect a series of photos of all kinds of birds, both sitting on the eggs and feeding the young. The value of such a series can only be fully appreciated by the person who has collected them. There are some birds of which satisfactory photos have not yet been obtained, and if one can secure photos of these, the hobby becomes a source of profit, for various journals will pay well for them. Further, a good series of photographs of bird life will be readily purchased by writers on the subject for the purpose of illustrating their books.

Must of the commoner birds may be photographed during the first year and about thirty of the series of photos can be easily secured. Some birds are more difficult to photograph than others, and photos of these will not be obtained until one has had two or three years experience.

By far the most difficult family of birds to photograph is the plover family, for these birds move with short quick steps and have a habit of jerking their heads forward every few steps. I myself have spent many hours with a friend attempting to obtain photos of the lapwing. The "tent" was made of wattles and turfs and had to be left near the nest overnight so that by the next day the bird was used to it, for this bird is of a very suspicious nature. Out of twenty-four photos taken of this bird only the odd four were successful, owing to the fact that, when sitting, she would not keep still for an instant.

Another family of birds to present great difficulty to the photographer, are the terns. These birds both approach and leave the nest with incredible swiftness, and they can only be photographed when actually sitting.

C.W.

NIGHT WATCHES.

Midnight. Dark clouds vei1ing the stars; on one side, and adding to the gloom, a huge, towering, majestic mass of trees swaying to the ceaseless attacks of the furious night wind; near by, the tents, showing with a ghostly white through the blackness; and the fire, which with one last gasp dies out, shedding a mask of dull red on all in the near neighbourhood.

Within this latter area, the forms of two scouts, seated on upturned pails, backs bent, coat collars turned up, and hands buried deep in their pockets, are to be seen silhouetted against the red glow.

The one frequently glances behind him, and with a shiver piles more wood on to the fire, which breaks into new life, only to die down again; the other shows no sign of motion, but continues to gaze listlessly into the burning embers.

This, until the noise of breaking wood amongst the giant trees brings a look of uneasiness to both their faces, as they peer nervously around, one hand seeking a stave near by, satisfied that the noise was not repeated; their eyes meet, and then, with a knowing nod, they once more remit their attention to the fire. The slow clearing sky reveals a canopy of glistening stars, the wind abates, and the moon majestically mounts the heavens, shedding a cold silvery light on everything. The scouts thus cheered begin to converse in low tones, almost frightened by the sound of their own voices, but even this is speedily brought to a close by a—movement in the hedge.

Kindled to desperation by the unknown enemy, they jump up, seizing a stave at the same moment. A careful distant eye search shows nothing. The one supports himself on his stave, head thrust forward, seeking an explanation; the other fumbles in his pocket for the electric torch, which when all movements have ceased, is produced. With a slow but steady step the latter advances, torch in hand, whilst the other prepares to alarm the camp, but the brave one reveals the unknown—only a cow, a poor harmless creature!

Thus the night wears on, full of pleasant surprises, and with it their watch slowly lessens, until they are free—free to dream on the night's perils.

EXPERIENCES IN A HOP GARDEN.

During the summer holidays, whilst staying in the country, I was fortunate enough to be able to spend a week in a hop garden. This hop garden was situated near a small village, about nine miles from Ashford, amidst lovely country. A beautiful view presented itself from the garden; at least seven churches could be seen, and in the distance the top of Beachy Head showed itself above the surrounding country. All this could be seen even whilst picking hops from the edge of the garden, but in the centre it was quite as pleasant, only, instead of admiring the view, you admired hops. The garden I am speaking of was owned by a gentleman who was a great friend of my relatives, and so, with his permission, I was able to come and go as I pleased. My friends had a bin, at which I picked hops, and all proceeds were to be sent to one of the Relief Funds for the Belgians. We started at 7 o'clock in the morning, and took enough food to last us until 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Not all of our party were equal to rising early, but the late comers, who generally turned up about 10 o'clock, were made to bring out the food for the day, which was rather heavy since there were nine of us to feed. The following is a description of the day's work in the hop garden:—All the hop-pickers commence at 7 o'clock, and then continue picking until about 10 o'clock, when the hops are measured, and the number of bushels taken from each bin are written in a book, by the person in charge of the garden. From 10 o'clock the work continues until midday, when the hops are again measured, after which everyone has dinner. At 1 o'clock, hop-picking recommences, and the hops are not measured again until 5 o'clock when the pickers leave the garden.

The one topic which everyone was discussing was the War. Very few newspapers could be obtained, and when these had been read by their owners, they were passed on to the next bin. A very amusing sight was that of the hoppickers having dinner; some were seated on the hop-bins, with a large fire burning near, on which a large kettle was boiling, and others were seated on old stools, eating what provisions they had. A few were even reclining on the earth, probably trying to have a short sleep before recommencing work.

S.D.

ANNUAL SCHOOL SPORTS, 1914.
Statement of Accounts.

SCOUT TROOP ACCOUNT
JUNE 30th, 1913-AUGUST 30th, 1914.