No. 32. DECEMBER, 1919. VOL. IX.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES

The next number of The Pharos will appear about March 24th. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than February 28th.

Will Old Boys who wish to have the Magazine, send their new addresses to the Editor, as their late Naval and Military addresses are, in many cases, all we have.

We acknowledge with thanks Ruym and The Limit (Loughborough Technical Institute).

Copies of the current issue of The Pharos may be obtained from the Editor, price 9d.; or of back numbers which are in stock, price, 6d.

The Editor would be glad to have the names and addresses of Old Pharosians and others who would like to receive copies. The Pharos is now issued free to all members of the Old Boys' Association.

HEADMASTER'S NOTES

The Spring Term, 1920.—The Spring Term will commence on Tuesday morning, January 13th, and end on Wednesday morning, March 31st, 1920. Boys who travel by train, should be particular to take out their railway passes to cover this period. All Scholarship holders must send in this term's season tickets to the Acting Local Secretary for Higher Education, Miss D. Croockewit, Technical Institute, Ladywell, Dover, and this should be done immediately they have completed their homeward journey on Friday, December 19th.

The Staff:—We are glad to welcome to the School Staff the fo1lowing new members:—

Lieut. D. A. Best, B.A. London, of the Manchester Regiment, formerly of the Municipal Secondary Schools, Chorley and Bolton. He served in the war from 1915 to 1919, and won the Military Cross for Distinguished Service in the Field.

Mr. E. A. Halestrap, B.Sc., whose war service extended from 1917 to 1919, during which time he saw active service in the Dardanelles, Mesopotamia and Salonika. He is a Science Graduate of London, and a Student of Birkbeck College and the London Northern Polytechnic.

Rev. J. J. Jackson, M.A. London, Mediæval and Modern Languages, whose academic qualifications and long experience at the Wyggeston School, Leicester, will be of great service in the study of English subjects.

To all the newcomers the School has given its usual hearty greeting, and wishes them a pleasant and long connection with us.

We regret that we shall be losing Mr. Davies at the end of this term, but congratulate him on having secured an appointment to act as the Vice-Principal of the Technical Institute at Ashford (Kent). We all wish Mr. Davies every success in his new post.

School Numbers.—The School has reached the high water mark this term. We opened with 307 boys, distributed as follows:—230 at the Senior School 77 at the Junior School, which must continue to house the younger boys until suitable accommodation is provided elsewhere. The School Governors have already taken steps in the matter, and a Conference with the County Authorities is to take place before the end of this Term.

The Medical Examination.—We have survived our first experience of the medical examination of the School, made possible by the Education Act of 1918. A very thorough inspection took place of the selected candidates, and Dr. Tucker expressed his great satisfaction at the general well-being of all whom he saw—a gratifying testimony to the work which has been done by our Physical Instructor.

Parents' Meeting.—A meeting of the parents was held on Wednesday, November 19th, to explain the details of the Medical Inspection, and a most helpful and interesting discussion took place. It is felt that the time has come when the Parents' Association should be re-established, and steps are being taken for this purpose. At the same meeting the financial difficulties of the Sports Club and The Pharos were discussed, and it was unanimously decided by the parents that the Sports subscription should be raised to at least half-a-crown per term. This will cover the cost of Football and Cricket and The Pharos. At this meeting also, the question of a suitable Memorial to be erected in the School in honour of the twenty-five Old Boys who gave their lives for England during the Great War, was raised, and a Provisional Committee was appointed as follows:—

Mr. S. J. Livings, Mr. G. H. Roberts, Mr. H. Pinkney, Mr. H, N. Tomlin, the Head Master, a member of the Staff, and the School Captain (Ryeland). The Staff have elected Mr. J. Tomlinson to the vacancy. This Provisional Committee is being strengthened by the addition of two representatives of the Governors (the Chairman and Vice-Chairman), Mr. Councillor Barwick, and a representative of the Old Boys' Association. A circular will shortly be issued, inviting subscriptions, so that the School Memorial shall be worthy of the School and of the Heroes we desire to commemorate.

The Head Master convened a Meeting at Deal, on Thursday, the 20th, to explain the matters referred to at Dover the day previously, and it is helpful to realise the hearty cooperation which exists between the School and Deal parents.

They have a full grasp of the difficulties which face all those who are responsible for the education of the boys who come in by train.

Advanced Course of Study.—After a Conference with H.M. Divisional Inspector, we have been recommended to postpone our application for an Advanced Course of Study until the Summer Term, when we hope to be in a position to make it a certainty. Indeed it is not unlikely that there may be two Advanced Courses, one to meet the professional careers based on languages, and the other, those based on Science and Mathematics. The Parents and boys are therefore urged to endeavour to make a choice of the career which it is desired to follow, so that definite information may be available when the application is made.

Chamber of Commerce Essays.—The competition for the best Essay on "The Causes which induced the British Empire to enter the War in 1914" produced a very satisfactory number of candidates from the Upper Forms. The three judges are:—Miss E. J. Cook. L.L.A., St. Martin's Girls' School, Mr. W. S. Lee, M.A., Head Master of Dover College, and Mr. E. S. Davies, M.A., Director of Education, K.E.C., and it is understood that they are finding considerable difficulty in choosing the best, as so many Essays reached a high standard.

School Prefects.—The following appointments have been made:—Pelham and Bordeaux are now to join Ryeland and Pudney as Senior Prefects.

Blackford, Hillier, Twyman and Day are appointed as Junior Prefects to take effect as from the beginning of the Spring Term, 1920.

Their responsibilities to the School are of great importance, and it is confidently expected that they will discharge their duties with credit to themselves and honour to the School, and be supported by the loyal co-operation of all concerned.

We wish them all a happy period of office, and tactful firmness in the discharge of their important duties.

EDITORIAL

It is several years since your Editor has had to speak of financial difficulties, and perhaps few, if any, now in the School, will remember the time when our Magazine was struggling under a load of debt which seemed to increase with every issue. From this unfortunate position we were rescued by the musical and dramatic talent displayed on several memorable occasions by the boys of the School and other good friends, but this term the increasing cost of production has brought us again to the verge of insolvency and has threatened us with, at the best, a period of suspended animation, or, at the worst, extinction.

However, let us hasten to say that we have been happily, rescued by the generous response of the parents to the Head Master's appeal for an increased Sports Subscription and can once more issue our Christmas number with comparative freedom from financial anxiety.

We must also thank the Old Boys' Association for their interest in, and support of The Pharos, and would take this opportunity of impressing on all boys now in the School the duty of joining the Association as soon as they become eligible for membership.

To all, from the oldest Old Boy to the newest New Boy, we offer every good wish for the coming Christmas and the New Year

GLEAMS AND FLASHES

We are all looking eagerly forward to the visit of the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George who is shortly to receive the Freedom of the Borough of Dover. The School Cadet Corps, at the request of the Mayor, will form a guard of honour in the Maison Dieu Hall, and our School Choir will join that of the Girls' County School on the platform of the Town Hall and will contribute to the proceedings by singing Welsh National airs.

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Mr. James paid a welcome visit to the School on November 24th. He is again in khaki and crossed to Belgium on the 25th. He is to work under the American Red Cross providing medical relief for the inhabitants of the devastated areas.

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Old Boys and others will be delighted to hear of the success of Allan F. George, who has obtained Honours in the Final Examination for B.Sc. (Economics) at London University, and is now a Lecturer in the Higher Commercial Department of Regent Street Polytechnic.

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An interesting letter has come to hand from Howard Morford, who is in Saigon, Indo-China, a French Colony, where he finds ample opportunity of improving his acquaintance with the French language.

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L. W. Cole has taken an appointment at Loughborough Technical College.

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School Examination results published since our last issue are as follows:—
London Matriculation, June, 1919:—

Ryeland, Bourdeaux.
Oxford University Senior Local:—

1st Class hons.—Twyman.

2nd Class hons.—Hillier, Tomlin.

3rd Class hons.—Blackford, C. A. Day, Morcroft, A. W. Wilson, Young.

Pass.—Green, A. J. Horrex, Kenyon, Lawes, Panter, R. A. Pelham, J. W. Toms, H. E. Wetton.

We offer conratulations to all the above, and good wishes to those who will face the Matriculation ordeal next month.

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Romney is leaving School this term, so Buckland House will start the New Year under new leadership. Romney has done good service for his House, and as Secretary of School Football he will be greatly missed. Moorcroft will be the new Captain of the dark blues.

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Hart and Kenyon will also be missed from the Cricket, and Football Teams next year.

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This term's Hospital Collections up to December 2nd amounted to £8 11s. 3d.

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On December 18th we shall have the privilege of hearing an address on the work of the Dover Patrol by Commander Viscount Broome. We shall all value greatly the opportunity of hearing something of this important work from one who took an active part in it.

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Though the re-opening of our Literary Competitions was impossible for this term, they are only postponed and we have great hopes of being able to run the competitions for the next issue of The Pharos. Meanwhile there has been a good response to the appeal for contributions and much good material is held over from lack of space.

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There are still, however, one or two forms which appear to be conspicuously lacking in literary enthusiasm. We hope that next term every section of the School will be worthily represented in the Magazine.

OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION THE CRICKET SEASON.

The Old Boys' Cricket Club entering into the sport in the district for the first time, can look back on the past Season with a certain amount of pride and indeed complete satisfaction, for though not winning as many games as were lost, they were opposed for the most part to teams of long standing who were never in difficulties in fielding good players. The Old Boys however at no time had more than sixteen playing members and were always very glad to avail themselves of the assistance of several members of the School staff, and to Mr. Slater especially, who headed both the bowling and batting averages, the club owed much of its success. Matches were always contested according to the best traditions of the great summer game and many exciting finishes were seen, in fact for three consecutive matches the games were lost on the stroke of time. The Association is under a deep sense of gratitude to Mr. Geo. Borrow, who, acting as Secretary, brought the Club into existence at a time when not a few Old Boys, released from service for King and Country, were looking for an opportunity of enjoying their pre-war sports again. The experience gained by the players in the past season's games should stand them in good stead, and do much to provide the necessary talent for a cricket XI. which it is to be hoped will always creditably represent the Association in the future.

The results not previously published and the club averages are appended.

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RESULTS OF MATCHES.

Old Boys, 95; Deal and Walmer, 110.

Old Boys, 136 for 7; School, 132.

Old Boys, 185 for 7 (declared); Charlton Mill, 45.

Old Boys, 190; Dover, 105.

Old Boys, 68; Nonington, 199.
Totals for Season:

Played 12; Won 5; Lost 7.

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THE DINNER

A very pleasant evening was spent by about sixty Old Boys, at the Grand Hotel, on the occasion of the first annual dinner held since the war, the re-union following the Old Boys' cricket match on July 30th. Mr. F. Whitehouse presided, and replying to the toast of "The School" proposed by Mr. C. Watts, welcomed the revival of the Association after its period of "suspended animation" and assured the company that the Old School was still "going strong." Mr. G. D. Thomas gave the toast of the "Old Boys" and Mr. Allan George replied. The pleasing musical programme during the evening was contributed to by Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Allan George, Mr. J. Bromley, Mr. W. S. Lovely and Mr. G. Pool, whilst Mr. Atkins' Jazz band, fortunately left till last, provoked more laughter than was good for one. It was a screaming success, and quite a "brain wave." Mr. Geo. Borrow had charge of the arrangements for an evening which proved an unqualified success.

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ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION

Following the success of the Dinner, an effort was made to place the Association on a proper working basis, and on September 29th the first General Meeting was held at which Mr. Whitehouse presided. About 30 Old Boys were present, and after the chairman had presented an outline of the aims of the Association, a committee was formed of the following:—Messrs. G. D. Thomas (and one other member of the School staff), E. Russell, G. Austen, C. Baldwin and L. N. Godfrey, with Mr. G. Borrow as secretary and Mr. N. Sutton as treasurer. At a further General Meeting held on October 13th, the annual subscription was fixed at 5/-, to include cost of The Pharos to be sent terminally to each member. It was also decided that the sports side of the Association should be permitted to call upon the funds to the extent of 50% of the subscriptions, but no more. The idea of a conjoint re-union dance with the Old Girls' Association was mooted, and the Secretary expressed his desire to receive the present addresses of all Old Boys in order that the Register might be brought up-to-date.

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The suggestion of a re-union dance made at the General Meeting held on October 13th, was received with enthusiasm by the Old Girls' Association and a conjoint committee from both Associations has met fortnightly for the furtherance of the idea. The date fixed is Monday, December 29th, and invitations should by this time be in the hands of Old Boys. Possibly however, there are some who have been overlooked, and those who desire to spend a "good evening," are invited to communicate with Mr. G. Borrow, 5, Balfour Road, or any member of the committee. Admission will be by programme, and the needs of those who do not dance have not been forgotten as games will find a place in the programme. All Old Boys are requested to obtain their tickets before December 27th, as the question of catering for refreshments has to be considered.

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FOOTBALL.

With the advent of football, the necessity for the prevention of any lapse in the good work already done by the Cricket Club on behalf of the Association, became apparent, and although hampered by the absence of grounds in the district, it was decided to enter the Dover and District Junior League which was being re-formed. It was recognized that the programme was on ambitious lines, in view of the scarcity of players, and those who were available for the most part had little experience of junior football; but enthusiasm amongst those few who desired to see something worthy of the Old School retained, carried weight, and the season opened with a game against the Mill at Kearsney. Here the School, though defeated, did very well in running the pre-war champions of the league to a close finish by two goals to one, and many declared we were unlucky not to win. In later games the difficulty has been the absence of a good leader of the forward line, and up to the present the Old Days are still faced with that difficulty. Many changes have been made week by week in order to obtain a true winning form but the difficulty still remains. Amongst those who have played in the team to elate are Messrs. Baxter, Best, Pool and Slater of the School Staff and the following Old Boys:—M. Hichens, A. J. Took, H. Street, G. Bomner, N. V. Sutton, E. J. Russell E. Wilde, E. Dewell, H. Dearling. H. Lawes, L. Sibley and G. Borrow.

The officials elected at the first meeting of the Club were:—Captain, Mr. E. J. Russell; Vice-Captain, Mr. H. Lawes; Secretary, Mr. G. Bourner: Chairman and Treasurer, Mr. N. V. Sutton.

RESULTS.

N.V.S.

SPORTS NOTES.

Committee.

Under the new management, Sports during the past term have been organised by a Committee elected by the School. Several meetings have been held in consequence of which every boy has been offered an opportunity of joining in school sports. One pitch at Elms Vale Road has been allotted exclusively to the Junior School. It has also been decided that School Football should be revived and considered more important than House Football. Several fixtures have been made but on account of bad weather some have had to be postponed.

CRICKET.
Old Boys' Match.

July 30th was Old Boys' day and the annual Past v. Present Cricket Match, played at the Dover College Ground, in the afternoon, provided a keen and interesting struggle, the Old Boys eventually winning by three wickets. For the School were included three of the Staff who greatly strengthened the side, whilst the Old Boys were unable to obtain the assistance of a single member of the Association living outside the district. The School batted first, Dixon and Standring opening the innings, but only five runs were on the board when the former left. Mr. Slater followed at the wicket and in conjunction with Standring, who played a sound defensive game, took the score to 65 before the next wicket fell. Mr. Pool later provided a well hit 23, and the score stood at 112 with only three wickets down, so that the Old Boys' prospects seemed none too rosy. Borrow, bowling googlies, and Bourner, however, quite upset the tail end, which refused to wag, and the innings closed at 132. After tea, the Old Boys, realising that if they were to win, risks should not be taken, batted soundly, and Borrow, Sutton and Bourner added carefully contributed scores of over twenty each. Lawes followed, staying to be not out at the close with a well hit 31. His, partnership with Bourner when 47 runs were added was very useful, both batsmen towards the close hitting strongly. Despite these good partnerships, however, seven wickets were down for 130, and the School still stood a chance of snatching a victory, but Lovely and Lawes carried the score to 136 without being separated and the match was thereupon concluded. In the field the Present School showed commendable ability, and in bowling, Standring, with 36 wickets and Dixon and Francis (without any luck however) bowled well. On the Old Boys' side Borrow, with 5 for 47, and Bourner, 4 for 15, shared the bowling honours.

FOOTBALL.

The first School match was played against Simon Langton's at Crabble. The match commenced with smart attacks by our visitors, but the defence dealt with them very effectively. However, they succeeded twice in their attempts and crossed over with a score of 2—0 in their favour. In the second half a little more system, and some energetic support from the halves, enabled the School forwards (Sprinks and Kenyon) to net twice. In the meantime Langton's had added two more goals to their score and retired the victors of a very well contested game, the score being 4—2.

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Despite torrents of rain the team went to Folkestone on 27th November to play Harvey Grammar School. Play was commenced on a field of mud, but with wind and slope in their favour the School team were in a very unhappy condition, finding it difficult to keep their feet. After crossing over we gained an advantage in the resistance of wind and slope, since it helped to steady us. Under more favourable conditions we soon made the scores even. Shortly before time our opponents again scored, winning by 5 goals to 4.

SPORTS CLUB BALANCE SHEET-AUTUMN TERM, 1919.

SWIMMING NOTES

Whilst it is too much to anticipate that swimming should be very popular at this period of the school year, we cannot but deplore the lack of interest shown in this healthy and useful sport. We would point out that the baths are least crowded at present and that the learner has now much more opportunity of becoming proficient. The temperatures of the water and of the interior of the building are maintained sufficiently high to dispel the risk of catching colds, and if the reader entertains any doubts as to the good times we get, he should question any of the boys who join us in our weekly trips to the baths.

A rough estimate of the number of boys in the School, each of whom could qualify as "a swimmer" by a two lengths' test, reveals the necessity for greater effort if we are to achieve any reputation for our swimming abilities. As we hope to include instruction in life-saving methods in our programme for next summer, we trust that as many boys as possible will strive to attain the standard of skill and confidence in the water that will be demanded before any boy can be included in any such course of training.

D.A.B.

HOUSE NOTES
COUNTRY HOUSE

At last that persevering spirit so well known throughout the Green House has brought us so far on top. Last year we missed the Challenge Shield by a few points, but this year we have set our teeth and mean to see the shield robed in green.

So far everything has gone in our favour, especially in our four football matches (two senior and two junior) in which we scored a total of 35 goals against three. There has been a marked improvement in our 1st XL, and all through the greater part of the play has been in our opponents' half of the field. The first match was with Light Blues and the result was no more than was expected (8—1). During the first half of the game Sprinks caused us a little trouble, but during the second half Twyman looked after him well.

The second match was with Reds and resulted in a win by 7 goals to 1. Bussey played well, while Horrex i. and Brown on the wings did good work.

We now come to our junior team which is the pride of the House. In its first match with Light Blues' 2nd XI. our team seemed to forget what they had been told about combination and consequently only won by a few goals (5—1). However, in the second match against Reds, they played well together, Cole himself scoring 12 goals. The result was an overwhelming victory which deserves all the praise it is possible to give. (15—0).

At a meeting of the Sports Committee it was decided that Fives and Racquets should count 25 points each towards the Championship Shield. I want members of this and every house to utilise fully the time allotted to them during next term for these games. Thus, when the time arrives for the competitions to be held, good games will be ensured.

In conclusion, our aim is "Mens sana in corpore sano," And with this as our motto we mean to win the shield.

F.J.R.

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BUCKLAND HOUSE

The duty of recording our activities for the past term has been made a much pleasanter one by the successful results of our efforts on the football field. With the same team that played at the end of last season we opened with a match against the "Reds" (perhaps in the present days of Bolshevism they would prefer the name of "Maxtonians.") The result of both senior and junior matches was a win for Buckland. Our juniors, however, experienced some alarming moments in front of their goal mouth while half-backs were not on the spot. A very careful retiring or advance according as the opponents are attacking or defending, should be an important part of the half-back's work.

In the match with Light Blues the 1st XI. showed a marked improvement, and Rigden, who played in it for the first time, did some very useful work. The 2nd XI., although playing very well, was decidedly unlucky. The momentary absent-mindedness of a Light Blue full back converted a probable goal into a penalty which we failed to net. The senior match was won, the junior drawn.

On the whole, results to date are very pleasing. There is also an obvious improvement in enthusiasm and a good crowd of new boys turned up at the first practice match. May I say to those who were not chosen to play for the House, that we are relying on them for the future, and do not expect to be disappointed. There is now every facility for practising, of which we expect everyone to avail himself, not only for the benefit of the House but for his own physical well-being.

Let me remind those that are left that as soon as fine weather comes they must prepare for the fives and racquets tournaments which have been made a new feature of inter-house sports by the Committee, and will therefore count in the competition for the Shield.

A.E.R.

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TOWN HOUSE

This year, as last, we have two teams, senior and junior. So far this term two matches have been played by each. The first, against Green House, I did not see and therefore cannot comment upon the form of the team. There appears to have been a lack of combination in the forward line. The junior team was equally unsuccessful against the Country junior team. Lack of combination and shooting force in the opponents' ground seems to be the drawback in both teams.

The senior team was beaten by the Dark Blue team. Here again the forwards lost many opportunities in front of goal. Forwards must learn to shoot straight at goal. Many chances were lost owing to forwards who trapped the ball before shooting. The junior team drew with the Buckland team.

Lastly, Light Blues, do your best in the field. Do not rest content with watching others win or lose the House games. We have three pitches and all should be used. Back up your captain and do your best, none will expect better of you.

A.W.W.

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MAXTON HOUSE

Owing to several members of last year's XI. having left the School, great difficulty was experienced in forming a 1st XI. for this year. Nevertheless, by drawing on the 2nd XI., one was formed which, though unsuccessful up to the present, gave its opponents two good tussles.

The valuable help of Standring and Francis was greatly missed by the team, but Clayson and Wood have striven hard to fill their places. Motley i. also played very well at centre-half.

In our match against the Greens, Scarlett proved himself an able goal-keeper, but supporters should remember that a goalie is only human.

Though unsuccessful so far, let us hope that our future efforts will be more gratifying.

W.H.P.

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RESULTS OF HOUSE MATCHES.

1st XI.'s—Oct. 15th.—Country, 8; Town, 1.
                Oct. 15th.—Buckland, 4; Maxton, 2.
                Nov. 5th.—Country, 7; Maxton, 1.
                Nov. 5th.—Buckland, 4; Town, 2.
2nd XI.'s—Oct. 15th.—Country, 5; Town, 1.
                Oct. 15th.—Buckland, 3; Maxton, 1.
                Nov. 5th.—Country, 15; Maxton, 0.
                Nov. 5th.—Buckland, 1; Town, 1.

1st CADET COY. C.P. (F.) R,E.

As foretold in last term's Pharos, Capt. Whitehouse and Lieut. Slater have resigned their Commissions and Capt. Willis and Lieut. Pearce have accepted Commissions. The Corps offer their warmest thanks for all that the retiring officers have done for us.

Owing to the introduction of the Training Section the actual numbers of the Corps have increased considerably and the latter section should provide a number of recruits to the Company when the effect of their drill is apparent and they have attained the desired height. The number of senior boys who are content with merely watching operations is, however, a matter provoking serious thought. One is inclined to think that many of the boys do not realise the active support they should give to all School activities. Certainly these should claim priority over those of outside organisations.

We have been fortunate this term in securing the rifle range belonging to the 1st Buffs Volunteer Cadets and we tender them our sincere thanks. The shooting, while revealing the need for practice, shows that we have already some efficient shots in the Company. In the Inter-Section Shooting Corporal Day practically won the Cup for Section 3, whilst Corporal Horrex surprised many by his score.

We have had two successful field days. Q.M.S. Ryeland showed very clearly the ease with which the village of Guston could be re-captured from invaders who had forgotten to provide themselves with the means of inter-communication, whilst Sergt. Wilson demonstrated the possibility of entering Dover with a convoy in spite of determined opposition.

The Corps were on duty on the occasion of the visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught and were congratulated on their smart appearance. The weird sounds issuing nightly from the lower corridor indicate the strenuous preparations in progress for our next public appearance.

Sgt. Ryeland and Corpl. Blackford have conducted a successful map reading class during the term, whilst Corpl. Blackford has also been responsible for signalling. An instruction class in W/T has been started for N.C.O.'s and we hope soon to set up a transmitting and receiving set.

Appointments:—
        Capt. Willis to take command.
        Lieut. Pearce

Resignations:—
        Capt. Whitehouse
        Lieut. Slater

Promotions:—
        To rank of Sergeant—Corpl. Toms
        To rank of Lance-Corporal—Cadet Phillips

Joined the Company:—Cadets Budgen, Scott, Spicer, Sheriff i., Sheriff ii., Worger, Waterhouse, Adams, Mangili ii., Roberts, Goldup.

Joined the Training Section:—Cadets Ryeland, Sheriff iii., Betts, Elliott, Robertson, Barnet, Collins, Clements. Powell, Connor, Pilcher, Joy, Tucker, Southey, Borley, Mangili iii., Sutton, Sanders, Meadows, Phillips, Warner.

Left:—Cadets Gilbert, Churchard, Day, Rothery, Hoskins and Howgego.

BETTESHANGER CAMP, 1919

Everyone of the cadets will look back on the first fortnight of August, 1919, as the jolliest and happiest time of the summer holidays, for then we had our first Cadet Camp. Lord Northbourne very kindly lent us an ideal field in which to camp, sloping slightly downwards with a wood on each side; in fact, we could not have wished for anything better. The tents were arranged in two parallel rows, with the marquees at the top. One N.C.O. and eight cadets were allotted to each tent, while one marquee was used for the band instruments and the other as the quartermaster's store.

At seven o'clock—half-an-hour after reveille—we paraded, members of number seven tent always appearing up to time and very wide awake(?) This parade was generally used for tidying the camp, fetching water, wood, and for doing any other early morning duty. After this we cleaned our buttons, put out kit for inspection, and then had breakfast, for which we were all ready. We lined up by tents and thus avoided a rush on the C.Q.M.S., who was busy serving out plates of porridge, bread and butter, and tea. From the way the plates were emptied, especially Cpl.—'s (he had been north and developed a liking for 'parritch'), the cooks must have been experts at their work.

During the morning we were given an insight into the wonders of "Extended Order Drill," the S.M. being a "dab hand" at that. We advanced up and down the field at the double, except for intervals lasting about two minutes, when we were firing at an imaginary foe in front of us. We occasionally charged the enemy with the biggest shout we could produce—one which, like John Peel's "halloa," would awaken the dead. By twelve o'clock we felt like charging the cook-house, and by one o'clock we were ravenous. The cooks, however, provided us with a good square meal of stew, dumplings, potatoes, and either rice or plum "duff." The stew was not of the army type, but full of good meat and vegetables. After this we felt much better and more like doing extra work.

Guard Duty was an important feature of the camp. We changed guard at nine o'clock each morning, each sentry having two hours on and four hours off duty. It was quite easy during the day, but about one o'clock in the morning it was none too cheerful. However, everyone stuck to it well. The N.C.O. of the guard, in most cases, kept guard with the sentry and patrolled the camp several times during the night. The sheep had a nasty habit of wandering over the camping ground in the dark, so that more than one was challenged, while one was even chased with a bayonet. He established his identity by "baa-ing" loudly.

We had night manoeuvres several times, parading at half-past nine and returning about two o'clock. That was when we had the fun, for the S.M. would go out with a party who would try to get through our lines. We do not have many chances of fooling him, so we made the best of our opportunities then, especially with booby traps. One night the Cadets defended the camp whilst the N.C.O.'s attacked it. We divided into parties of two's or three's, each attacking from a different direction. While crawling on all fours through a fir wood, our party met two more N.C.O.'s, so, after more crawling and wriggling, all five of us made a grand charge into camp where we met all the others, except for one or two who were captured.

On Bank Holiday we had a day off and invited some Sandwich Scouts who were under canvas near by, to visit our camp. The Scouts and Cadets had a cricket match in the morning, but cricket not being their strong point, our team had theirs out for seven runs.

We then played them in a football match, the result being a win for us by four goals to three. In the afternoon we had a scouting game in which our flag was captured, but Cpl. Horrex rescued it in fine style, thus saving the situation.

Near the end of camp we held a Sports Day to which several proud parents came to watch their sons carry off the events. Among the various items on the programme was a section relay race, a half-company relay and a three-legged race, to say nothing of the race to Northbourne. "Granny" or Cadet Sapper — — as he liked to be called, made his fortune over the village race, for, as he came in last, everyone gave him a prize for keeping it up. His fortune wag soon dissipated however, on green apples and eggs from the farm.

On Sundays we attended Church parade at Northbourne, where there was a fine old church with an ivy-covered tower in which is a lovely set of bells on which the ringers played the hymn "We love the place of God" before the service. A special sermon was preached by the Rector, on the occasion of our visit, about the beauties of nature and the country as compared with the town.

We all attended a fete held in the Rectory grounds at Northbourne, to which the public came in great numbers. There were many attractions, the natural beauties of the place deserving special mention. There were side shows and stalls of all descriptions, such as hoop-la, skittles, a museum of curios from the East, and, what attracted the cadets, firing at candles with muskets. In the evening a concert was given, in which the Corps took part. Some of the boys sang "Summer Eve" and "Sweet and Low," Sergeant Romney giving some fine solos, while Corporal Austin pleased the audience with his pianoforte solos. The star turn was our Jazz band, with which we gave a grand rendering of the "Missouri" waltz, and an imitation air-raid. When the syren (combs and paper) and guns (drums) were all working their hardest, bombs were dropped (crashes of the cymbals) so that it sounded realistic after all. When the enemy machine was brought down, the "all clear" on the combs and paper, then on the bugle, was sounded.

The last day of camp arrived all too soon. We rose at four o'clock and immediately fell in, when we were detailed to take down tents, dismantle the stoves, and, in general, break up the camp. All blankets and ground sheets were counted and tied up in bundles. Everything went very well until it was discovered that one blanket was missing. Everything was searched, and it was quite given up as having been stolen by gipsies, when it was discovered under a box. Imagine our disgust when we bad to pack the tents again after having had to undo them to look for the blanket.

A motor-lorry came at ten o'clock for the stores-tents, stoves, tables, etc., and several cadets went back to Dover on it, not as luggage, but as a party to return them to the Ordnance Stores. The remaining few of us returned by train, and on arriving we saw the lorry, which had had a breakdown, and was towed home.

And so you see that we had a ripping holiday. Why? Because we were cadets. If you want to have a good time, too, join the Corps now, in time for some of the ceremonial parades that will take place soon. Boys under 4ft. 10ins. can join the Training Reserve of the Corps, where they will have as much fun as in the Corps. It is not all play, for you are taught drill, knotting and lashing, signalling, map-reading, firing, and ever so many things that make a "handyman." The School does a great deal for you, so try and do something for the School now.

C.G.B.

1st CADET COY. C.P. (F.) R.E.
BALANCE SHEET FOR AUTUMN TERM.

MERIT LIST

Form VI.—Blackford (2), Tomlin (2), Twyman (2), Day, Pelham, R.
Form Va.—Gilbert (2), Arter (2), Scarlett (2), Quinlan (2), Motley,
Form IVa.—Roberts.
Form IIIa.—Hussey (2), Fuller (2), Dixon (2), Roe, Jell, Lewis, ,Jones, Pay.
Form IIIb.—Elmslie (2), Stretton (2),
Form IIa.—Newing (2), Ott, Gunn, Clark, W. F.
Form IIb.—Dearling.
Form I.—Waterhouse (2), Marsh (2), Watts (2), Sutton (2), Southey (2), Pain (2), Hunt (2), Newing (2), Green (2), Carpenter' (2), Hicks (2), Parks (2), Rogers,

JUNIOR SCHOOL,

Form IV.—Betts, Collins
Form III.—Robertson (2), Beach.
Form II.—Hussey, Harris.
Form I.—Martin.

YE CHRONICLES OF YE INNER COURT

Now it befell whan that ye Knightes of ye Syxthe Forme didde return to schoole, there wente forth a decree from their Lord saying, "I have heard ye compleynts of my nobles and I am sore troubled for them Hence forth they shall no longer dwell in Ye Better 'Ole, but they shall get them unto a new dwellynge vacated by certayne serfs of ye lesser tribe." These didde depart under ye leadership of one St. Thomât and two overladyes, to ye land of theyre fathers, where they didde labour, striving to excelle in wysdome that they mighte rejoin theyre brethren of ye higher court.

Then didde ye noble warriors make great joy, and lede by theyre mighty overlordde, St. Monsilo, they made them ready to battle, for theyre ruler didde say unto them, "Behold the hosts of your enemie Xam are nigh upon you."

Natheless whan that they wente forth to the fraye, there were but two of them who did not fall under the assault of theyre mighty enemie who approached them with deadly weapons, among them being mathes, englishe, frenge, fisics and alchemy. But whan ye unfortunate warriors didde recover from theyre disaster that was befell them, they girt up theyre loyns and diad!! make them ready to smyte theyre enemie yet again, and his captayne Matric to capture that they might be avenged of this thing, But while they thus strove there arose certayne warriors among whom was ye noble St. Gadrinne. And he did say unto them, "Brethren, the time to me has e'en come that I must away from you, as also must my worthy brethren De Bran and Sewi!. Yet methinks ye are men worthy to be entrusted with ye anciente traditions of ye Syxthe Forme, wherefor we are not afeard to leave you here in authority." Thus they did de take theyre leave. At ye same time also didde all ye overlordes, knightes, squires and varlets make holidaye, that ye armies of ye Schoole might go with ye overlorde St. Elah, to camp in the plains of Bêteshangre.

Now it came to pass when ye olde knightes didde return to Schoole, theyre dwellynge was changed yet again, and they dwelt in a land where one the son of a yeoman looked to theyre dayly wantes. Yet they were sore displeased for that ye deskes for which they yearned in theyre hearts, were taken from them to Ladyewelle, and a host of squires were joined unto them by command of theye Lorde.

But these were unruly, and certayne among them, especially Rex Hor and Yonken, were minded to cause unseemly mirth whan that they sholde be at theyre werke. The former did make his voice to come from sondrye places, and to become weird and mysterious, while that Yonken didde design inhuman shapes whereat ye other squires didde laugh and make wrathe the overlordde who spak unto them, "Hie ye hence to ye Lordde, for I will not suffer ye to be in this compagnie."

Then didde ye Knightes speak secretly unto these squires and seyd, "Now that ye are no longer of ye common folkes, it is meete that ye sholde put away childish thinges and learn to make war on youre enemies, for there will come unto you greater foes than they of Oxenforde with whom ye didde wrestle of late." In like mannere also didde theyre overlordde Sir Weppe say unto them, "Know ye not that ye are 'Syxthe Forme' wherefore ye should labour, yea, and come to Schoole at ye ninth hour." At these wordes the youthful squires didde reason among themselves, saying, "Forsooth these men deliver themselves right truthfullee, for we are indeed become of Ye Inner Court. Let us then put our minds to ye studye of higher thinges that we may adde to ye glories which our forefathers didde geyne in this place." So end ye Chronicles for ye terme.

ST. YENROM.

THE X-RAY DEPARTMENT OF A LARGE MILITARY HOSPITAL

"Yes, this must be the place; hut 17, didn't he say?" We were looking round the hospital, and the authorities had previously permitted us to look in at the special departments.

"Come in," shouted someone, as we knocked.

We did not immediately accept the invitation, but peered through the half-open door, and in the semi-obscurity could faintly discern vague shapes, which gradually resolved themselves. There were a sergeant and two stretcher bearers, four or five outdoor patients, mostly new recruits suffering from minor disabilities caused by football, boxing, etc., sitting on a form in a corner.

On the floor were two stretchers on each of which lay a badly wounded soldier, part of the aftermath of one of the recent "pushes." On the table there lay a youth in light attire.

"Excuse me," said the sergeant to us. "Just hang on a bit whilst I carry on."

Turning to his men he went on, "It's old So-and-so doing surgical specialist to-day, and there will be a small battalion of outside cases coming along to us, so jump round, you chaps." Then, to the patient on the table, "Right knee, is it ?"

"Yes, sergeant."

"An old injury?"

"A kick, five years ago."

"I see. Hand a couple of sandbags here, Smith, and a whole plate."

A photographic plate still covered with light-proof paper was placed under the patient's knee, and a stand containing a bulb was adjusted above it. Meanwhile the patient had been told to keep quite still. Wires were attached to the ends of the bulb.

"Three seconds," called out the sergeant. A handle was pressed home; there was a faint crackling of sparks in a large cabinet which stood in a corner of the room; a pretty green glow was seen in the bulb.

We all held our breath except the patient, who hove a sigh of relief on finding there was no sensation.

At the end of three seconds the current was cut off; the patient was told to lie on his side; sandbags were again arranged, another plate was put under his knee, and the current was turned on for another three seconds.

The sergeant came to us: "As you see, we are pretty busy, but if you care to hang on a little longer and watch things, you may be interested. Of course you know all about the way the thing is done? No? Well, it's a bit difficult to give an ox-in-a-teacup explanation, but its like this. You must know all about induction coils, and all that tosh! A direct current of anything from 3 to 30 amps at a pressure of 200 volts is led to the primary winding of the coil; this current is 'made' and 'broken' by a mercury break about 1,800 times a minute; the 'making' and 'breaking' of the primary current induces a current of very small quantity and very high voltage in the secondary winding, which consists of very fine wire."

"I expect this current would kill one?" said one of the party.

"Oh, no! You see the quantity is very small. You would have rather a nasty shock! I've had quite a few myself, but the effect wears off after a few expletives."

"Well, as I was saying, the secondary current is alternating, but by means of a rectifying device is made direct before it is led through the X-ray tube by these wires. The high-tension current sets up an intense bombardment on the piece of metal—tungsten, by the way—which you see let into the sloping face of the copper rod projecting into the tube, and by this bombardment is generated among other vibrations, the particular radiation known as "X-ray," which resembles ordinary light in that it consists of a vibration. This vibration is more rapid than in the case of light; and many things are transparent to X-rays which are quite opaque to light. Just put your hand on the table, there."

A picture-frame-looking thing was placed on my hand, the room was darkened, the current turned on, and the astonished party of us could clearly distinguish, suffused by a faint green glow, all the bones of my hand, wrist and arm.

"Now, watch," said the sergeant. "I'll take away this screen. You see nothing. The X-rays are still passing through your hand, but they don't affect the retina directly—much the same as a note too high in the treble, might be too shrill to affect the sense of hearing. The screen changes them into light rays."

One of the party was asked to lie on the table.

"Now you see the bones of the leg, the thigh. Look at the ribs. You see this shadow; watch the motion of the edge, that is the heart and you can count the beats."

"I've got to knock through this work if you don't mind, so sit in the corner a little longer if you care to. About the plates? Well, you see, the plates are developed in the usual way and one gets a picture of the bones, etc."

We sat down and watched whilst more knees, hands, spines, chests, etc., were X-rayed. The N.C.O. and his men worked like a gun team, and the patients gradually thinned out.

Presently a youthful cadet peered in. A few questions were asked him, and after partially disrobing he was told to lie on the table.

"The pain is just here?" said the sergeant.

"Yes," replied the cadet, who was rather shy and was doing his best to get full value out of his shirt as an article of clothing.

"Oh, don't worry," the sergeant went on, "ces choses-là: mais on ne les voit pas. Keep quite still, you won't feel anything."

Again the current was turned on, etc., and the patient was told to hop off and to come to-morrow at 9.30 for his report.

J. TOMLINSON.

ON BEING ASKED FOR "SOMETHING ORIGINAL."

DOVER STREETS.

ON LEAVING SCHOOL

STAMP COLLECTING

"Get your fountain pens to work." This, I believe, is an extract from the School Notice written by the Editor to Pharosians. Having spent a few hours (more or less) in quest of something to write about, I determined on this subject. Being given a stamp album with about 400 stamps, I determined to collect, and so I bought packets of common stamps and raised my collection to 700.

I then sent to dealers for stamps, and with ninepence a week pocket money raised my collection to over 1,600. I also exchanged with my school friends, and obtained a few good specimens that way; also with my other friends and relatives in India and Rhodesia, and so have about 30 varieties for each country.

When placing stamps in the album it is best to take all waste paper off the backs. This is the best way: place the stamps face upwards on clean wet blotting paper, and when sufficiently damped the paper adhering will be found to peel off easily.

Never place the stamps in water because it gives a washed-out faded appearance to all stamps. Fix all stamps in your album with the aid of gummed transparent hinges, obtainable at about ninepence per thousand. It is best to collect the stamps of the present day, e.g. war, armistice, victory, peace, and aeroplane stamps, as in years to come they will be very valuable. I have only about 110 war stamps, which is about 1/500 part of those issued; perhaps more, I do not know. If you follow these hints I think you will profit by them, if you have not before done so.

THE "STAMP WORM,"       
Form IV B.

THREE ANCIENT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS

DOVER PRIORY

This is the remains of an old priory known as St. Martin's.

It was founded in 1132 by Archbishop Corboil who obtained a grant from Henry I. to build it.

It is interesting to note that some silver coins were found in its foundations, among which was one dated 1134, which shows that the Church was commenced two years after the land was acquired. The style of the architecture is Anglo-Norman and the walls are built of Kentish rag-stone and fine Caen stone. This was one of the first of the larger monasteries to be dissolved by Henry VIII. In the year 1535 the Priory was annually deriving an income of £242 1s. 5½d.

ST. RADIGUND'S ABBEY

Another name for this abbey is Bradsole Abbey and it was built in 1190. The Abbey was supported by Richard I. and he is sometimes called its founder, but the foundation is generally supposed to be due to Hugh de Flori, a relative of William the Conqueror. Where the present farm house stands is usually taken to be the site of the Church or a part of it. The Abbey was dissolved two years before the Priory of St. Martin's and it can be readily imagined that the monks from Bradsole found refuge in our Priory.

THE MAISON DIEU HALL

Here was a hospital erected by Hubert de Burgh towards the end of the reign of King John, the exact date of its foundation not being known. Its purpose was to aid pilgrims from the continent on their way to Canterbury to visit Thomas à Becket's tomb, and to give hospitality to all strangers. Yearly alms were continued to this hospital for the souls of Henry III, Hubert de Burgh and his daughter. It was suppressed in 1535 and used as a victualling station for the Royal Navy. The present hall may have been added later. It contains a number of fine windows which are as follows;

(a) The central figure of the window over the entrance, is Hubert de Burgh and on his right are the figures of Henry III. and Richard II, and on his left those of Henry VI. and Richard III.

(b) The relief of Dover Castle by the Dauphin of France, 1216.

(c) Henry III. granting the charter of the Maison Dieu to Hubert de Burgh, 1227.

(d) Edward III. leaving Dover on his second expedition to France, c. 1345.

(e) The landing of the Emperor Sigismund at Dover, 1416.

(f) The embarkation of Henry VIII. for the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520.

(g) The landing of Charles II. at Dover, 1660.

F.C.

THE DARJEELING RAILWAY, INDIA

One of the most wonderful railways in the world is the Darjeeling; it was constructed by a Scotch engineer, and owing to its great height he was compelled to stop his work for there were so many precipices. But his wife suggested a loop system, and what was thought a failure turned out a great success. The railway was started at a place called Siliguri at the foot of the Himalayas. The railway rises through forests and jungle. After gaining a height of 1,000 feet one passes through tea plantations. Sometimes the train goes along the edge of a precipice and you see, thousands of feet below, deep jungle. Still higher we go and see the plains of India as you see the sea-shore from a cliff. Gradually we come in view of the snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas. Mt. Everest can be seen from some parts of the railway. Several thousand feet high, we seem to be lost in the mountains. One of the wonderful engineering feats is called the double loop where, if you happen to be in a back carriage, you can shake hands with the driver. In due course we arrive at Darjeeling which is the terminus.

D.M.,           
Form IVB.

JUNIOR SCHOOL.
FOOTBALL
NOTES BY THE REFEREE.

The Football season was commenced in approved style with the election of Sanders as Captain and F. Brown as Vice-Captain.

The Football is mainly in the form of practice matches. Two teams are made up each week and "The Blues" battle with "The Orange."

Form III. have—to their own misfortune—been conspicuous by their complete absence on two Wednesdays for most imperative reasons.

Slowly the chief rules of the game are being mastered. The younger boys have discovered that it is not always an advantage to pat the ball, or to punch it out when near their own goal.

The goal keepers have ceased to go for a stroll when the ball is not in their immediate vicinity. The backs no longer support the goal posts until the ball reaches the goal line and there is not such a tendency to play football sitting down as at the beginning of the season.

The forwards still roam all over the field and are inclined to gather round the ball as though in a Rugby scrum—but that is fast improving.

Each free kick does not now find a throng round the Captain, each player imploring to be allowed to take it; and the idea of a penalty kick is firmly established.

The offside rule remains a mystery and decisions of that nature are accepted without comment.

Let it not be imagined that there are no football players in the Junior School. As a result of a number of weeks' play, talent has been observed and a School Team evolved. Before this is in print a match with Form I. of the Senior School will be played. It is hoped and expected that the team will give a good account of itself even if it doesn't win.

Finally—for the guidance of future referees—I find that a penknife and the ability to slice lemons into innumerable pieces are practically essentials to Junior School Refs.

E.A.H.

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS ACCOUNT.

AUTUMN TERM, 1919.

A VISIT TO CALAIS.