No. 33. MARCH, 1920. VOL. X.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

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

Will Old Boys who wish to have the "Magazine" send their new addresses to the Editor, as their late Naval and Military addresses and, 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.

Summer Term.—The Summer Term will begin on Thursday, April 29th, and end on Tuesday, July 27th. Boys are particularly requested to have their railway season tickets made, out to cover both dates.

Staff.—We: have welcomed to the, Staff this term Mr. A. H. Page, who was educated at Owen's School, Islington, and was Science Exhibitioner of Downing College, Cambridge, where he, took the Natural Science Tripos in 1910, and has since been on the Staff at Plymouth College. From 1915 to 1919 Mr. Page saw active service, and is glad to be back again in school work. We trust that his hand will soon recover its accustomed educational skill, and that his stay with his will be long and pleasant.

Mr. G. H. Pool, Mathematics Master, is leaving us to take up an important post at Ilkeston, Derbyshire, and we take, this opportunity of wishing him every success. We, shall miss him very much indeed from the Sports' side, where his "cricket" would have been most valuable during the coming Summer Term. Our regret at his departure is somewhat tempered by the transference from the Junior School to the Senior School of Mr. Halestrap, who, we are sure, will assist in carrying forward the work begun by Mr. Pool.

Accommodation.—With the continued increase, in our numbers, the School Governors have decided to transfer the Junior School, in September, to the buildings of the Technical Institute, Ladywell. This extension of our boundaries gives greater room to grow, and with some alterations in the, buildings at the Senior School, we are expecting to provide for not less than 350 boys, distributed approximately as follows:— 270 at the Senior School, and 80 at the Junior School.

These arrangements, however, are to be regarded as a satisfactory solution only for the, next four or five years, at the end of which a larger scheme will doubtless have matured. There seems to be every prospect of an increased demand for Higher Education in all its branches, and with the probable advent of the Day Continuation Schools in January, 1921, it behoves all parents to see that the boys secure a satisfactory school leaving certificate at the age of 16 or 17. It will help the School Governors very much if parents of intending pupils will apply for a School Prospectus, make a study of it, and send in their forms of application for admission as early as possible in the coming Summer Term.

The Kent County Scholarships Handbook is now available, and the Headmaster will be glad to give information and advice at any time.

Advanced Work.—The establishment of Dover as a London Matriculation Centre in the coming June, 1920, is another step towards linking the School up very closely with the University, and further progress will be made when, in September next, we organise the Upper Form VI. into two distinct branches, the one providing a two years' Course in Engineering and Science, and the other in Arts and Commerce. Having secured a good all round education, which is of primary importance it will thus be possible for a boy to continue his studies up to at least the "inter" standard, and the importance of scientific training in relation to professional, business and commercial life has never been so much emphasised as it is to-day. Quite a new career has been opened out by the special training for commerce, inaugurated during the past few months, and we shall now seek to provide to meet the needs of the commercial world by organising courses of study which combine, as far as possible, liberal culture, with utility. The Universities are, making a special point of training men to fill leading posts in Commerce and Industry, and we hope a large number of the Sixth Form next September will take advantage of the higher courses in Commerce, the object of which will be to equip them to enter Civil and Municipal Services and such business professions as Accountancy and Banking, and so the School will be moving with the times by giving great prominence to Economic subjects, and providing a foundation for (a) The Oxford Diplomas in Economics and Political Science, granted by Oxford University, recommended for those who follow a business career, or who propose to enter the public service at, home or in the British Dominions, (b) The Cambridge University Economics Tripos, (c) The London University Degree of Bachelor of Commerce or similar degree courses at Durham, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The subjects for these examinations are of intense interest at the present moment, and there is great scope in a, syllabus which provides for a study of Economic History, Economic Principles, the structure and problems of Modern Industry, Banking, Accountancy and Business Methods, Markets and Market Organisation, Transport, Commercial Law. etc.

Nothing need be said here as to the value of Engineering and Pure Science, or of "Arts" subjects generally, but it appears desirable to impress upon both parents and boys the all important schemes for Higher Education, which are in our minds in making plans for September next, and to express the hope that the senior boys will stay on at School to the advantage of them.

EDITORIAL.

It is hoped that the changes made this term in the arrangements for producing The Pharos will result in an increased interest being taken in the Magazine, as well as in an improvement in the contributions submitted from the School. It has certainly seemed at times as though some regarded the School Magazine as a necessary evil, rather than as a valuable and desirable means of expression and an essential item of our School activities. Perhaps the election of a Pharos Committee will succeed in bringing those responsible for our production more into touch with the boys themselves, with whom, more than with anybody, the success of any issue rests.

The chief, in fact perhaps the only serious obstacle to the production of a School Magazine is lack of enthusiasm. We are not going so far as to accuse the School as a whole of this fault, but there are periods of indifference which need to be overcome, and we appeal to the whole School to back up the Magazine Committee and to determine to make each number of The Pharos worthy of its past reputation and to make, its future history one of progress and improvement. Keenness throughout the School can accomplish this. The lower forms and the Junior School supply abundant "copy" term after term, and it is often regretted that more of their contributions cannot be published. But all forms should be represented in our pages, and will be, if they will make the effort to produce work of a sufficiently high quality.

The renewal of our Literary Competitions was only a modified success, and we are hoping to do better next term. Some of our subjects failed to appeal to would-be competitors. On the other hand, much good work was sent in. Forms III. A and III. B vied with each other in producing verses on their Houses, and Forms I. and II. did well in their efforts. We are looking forward to a lively struggle next term in the Upper Forms for the awards in their respective classes.

Up to the time of writing, the term now finishing has been on the whole, uneventful. Travelling difficulties still prevent our meeting many of our neighbouring Schools on the playing field, but the football games against Harvey Grammar School have been enjoyable and the House Competitions have probably aroused at least as much interest as ever before. We are sending a team to compete in the revived Inter-county School Sports at Erith. The result of their expedition will be found on another page.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES

We were all pleased, just before the Christmas Holidays, to hear that Kitchener Scholarships had been awarded to Ryeland and Hart.

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Congratulation's are also offered to Romney and Hart, and to one of our Old Boy's, De Coster (1911-1916), On their success at London Matriculation. Romney has accepted a post as Laboratory Assistant at Wye College and has all our best wishes for his future success.

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Mrs. Tunnell generously wishes to commemorate Mr. Tunnell's connection with our School Sports, and is presenting a cup which will be known as the Tunnell Memorial Cup and will be held annually by the boy who is judged to have taken the most useful all-round part in School Sports and Games during the year. It is hoped that the Cup will be presented to the first, holder in July next.

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At an election held on Friday, March 12th, the following were appointed as The Pharos Committee:—Hillier (Sub-Editor), C. Pelham, Phillips and Gormley. Contributions or suggestions will be welcomed by these, or by the Editor, at any time.

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An anonymous friend of The Pharos has sent a donation of five shillings to be given for the best answer to the question "Who won the War?" Answers are not to exceed 100 words in length. We thank the giver and have pleasure in announcing that this prize will be awarded next term.

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The term's collections for the Dover County School Hospital Cot amounted, on March 17th, to £6 18s. 1d.

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Mr. Pool and the team who went to Erith wish to place on record their appreciation of the generous arrangements made for their comfort and entertainment at the Inter-County School Sports. The thanks of the whole School are due to those at Erith who were responsible for the organisation of the Sports.

OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION.

The response to the appeal to Old Boys to forward subscriptions of 5/- to the, Association has been far from gratifying and we would be glad if all would use their best endeavours to increase the membership. Of course the early days of any Association such as ours, until it has something to show in return, must necessarily be accompanied by set backs and disappointments, but it does seem that many are not doing their best to make the Association a real live thing. Some, of course, have not heard of its revival, but others have (many even in the town), and still refrain from sending along their subscription, an action which some day it is hoped all Old Boys will regard as an obligation. Twenty members in six months is very poor; any other Association of a similar kind in the town would not believe it, so hurry up, and let us have something of which to be proud. It may be mentioned here that the annual subscription includes payment for a Pharos each term besides entitling the member to take part in the sports side of the Association.

Since the last issue of The Pharos was published, the Secretary (Mr. Geo. Borrow) has removed to Chatham in connection with his work with the Admiralty, and we feel that with his departure the Association has lost a very enthusiastic worker—one to whose, efforts the Association owes its resuscitation. A general meeting of Old Boys must shortly be held to appoint successor, but meanwhile all communications should be addressed to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. N. V. Sutton, 1, Leighton Road, Dover.

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Old Students' Reunion.

The reunion held at the Boys' School on the Monday following Christmas Day, proved to be an event which showed that the social side at least of the O.B.A. was entirely successful. Nearly a hundred and fifty Old Boys and Girls with their friends spent a very pleasant time. Mr. Norman Godfrey made a very efficient M.C., and during the evening the programme of dances, admirably arranged to suit all tastes, was interspersed with many of the good old enjoyable Christmas games. Mr; Geoffrey Austen and his orchestra of voluntary performers deserve special mention for the part they carried out, whilst indefatigable in their efforts were the two Secretaries, Miss R, Clark, of the Old Girls' Association, and Mr. G. Borrow, our Association's Secretary, to whom primarily the success of the venture was due, though they themselves would attribute it to the Joint Committee of the two Associations.

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An Unlucky Football Season.

The football season now drawing to a close would, to anyone looking at the record of the Old Bays in the Dover and District Junior League, appear to be a bad one indeed, but though it is a fact that we have had very few wins, it is, still more a matter of truth that throughout we have played the game solely for our love of it, and in that we can find matter far congratulation at least. Week after week misfortune seems to have dogged our path sometimes playing without a complete eleven, never with the strongest, we have often seen victory in sight only to go down through a slip, when our opponents have been completely outplayed. Such a state of affairs to many clubs must have meant collapse, but each reverse has only seemed to add to our determination to do better next time, so that to-day, with the competition nearing completion the club has all but fulfilled its engagements, whilst many clubs wonder how they can complete their programme before King Cricket enters into his own again. It is no small compliment to be able to say that we have not shirked a match for fear of the drubbing in stare, and there is little doubt that this spirit has been appreciated by the other clubs in the league, Speaking generally, the outstanding weakness, which throughout we have never successfully got rid of, has been the lack of goal scoring forwards, and there is no doubt that had we had the assistance of some clubs' centre forwards we should have done much better. Naturally the defence has not been without its faults, but since attack was always the best defence, the inference is obvious. Unfortunate, too, has been the apathy of Old Boys towards the progress of the team, and match after match we have been without more than half a dozen enthusiasts on the line. It is too late this season to appeal for more support in this direction, but undoubtedly it is regrettable, when there are so many Old Boys in the town. Perhaps summer suns may have their effect. At least we hope to see a few more at our cricket matches this year. As regards the team during the season, in addition to those whose names we gave in last term's Pharos, we have now included in our ranks C. Watts, L. Worster and W. Sibley.

N.V.S.

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Cricket Prospects.

We can now look forward, in little over a month, to a welcome change from football, which has never brought us any luck this year, to the great summer game with all in; glorious uncertainties, in which at least in 1919 we did very well. Once again, in common with other clubs, we are prevented from arranging fixtures at present owing to ground difficulty, only Crabble being available so far for something over a dozen clubs to play their games this season. The cost is also very heavy, but Old Boys may rest assured that every effort will be made to carry out as full a programme as possible. Those Old Boys who have been identified with the sports side of the Association in the past feel sure that there must be many who come into the town at odd times, who would be glad of a chance to play this season at such times, and if there should be any Old Boys so situated, the smallest enquiry would soon put them in communication with the Controlling Committee. A cricket league in the town is spoken of this season, a cup having been presented by Lord Duncannon, the Borough Member, but so far nothing definite has been decided upon.

N.V.S.

THE SCHOOL MEMORIAL.

We are looking forward to the concert which Mr. Taylor and part of the School are giving on March 24th in aid of the School War Memorial Fund.

The subscriptions received amount to about £60, but we are hoping to receive considerably more.

The erection of a suitable memorial is a matter of considerable expense, and it is our duty as well as our privilege to honour those who died that we might be secure.

J.T.

THE CONCERT.

The Concert in aid of the D.C.S, Old Boys' War Memorial took place at the Town Hall, on Wednesday, March 24th, before a full and appreciative audience. We may say at once that the Concert was a complete financial success, resulting in the addition of about £55 to the Memorial Fund. The reception accorded to the items by those present goes to prove that it was as pronounced a success on the musical side, as was no less than was expected, seeing that the musical arrangements and training were in the practised and capable hands of Mr. Taylor.

Part songs and choruses were well rendered by the Choir, and solos by Redgate, Toms, Dixon and Bent. We were glad to welcome the assistance of several Old Boys, including Romney, A. Johnson, and G. C. Austin, who helped in the choruses and quartettes, whilst L. N. Green contributed a well executed violin solo. Romney's songs ("Massa's in de Cold Ground" and "the Old Trombone") were two of the most entertaining events of the evening, In the former the "banjo accompaniment" was an undoubted inspiration, whilst the latter revealed unsuspected instrumental talent on the part of the singer.

To return to the "present" boys, Harrison, R. Pelham, Nowers, C. Pelham, Pudney, Toms, Wigmore, Stewart, C. Day and Hillier rendered yeoman service in several quartettes, and Wellard with his violin and C. Pelham and C. Day with solos on the Town Hall Organ, completed a varied and interesting programme.

During the interval the Mayor explained to those present the purpose of the Concert, and paid an eloquent tribute to the 224 Old Boys who joined the Colours during the War, and to the memory of the twenty five who made the great sacrifice. He appealed to those present to make the Memorial worthy of the School and of those it was to commemorate, and concluded by reading the Roll of Honour, the audience standing whilst the names—many of them well known to boys still in the School—were being read.

We must acknowledge the School's indebtedness to all those mentioned above, and in addition to the Memorial Committee who were responsible for the business arrangements. The financial success of the Concert was due in a large measure to the energetic efforts of Mr. Livings, the Chairman, and of Mr. Tomlinson, the Secretary of the Committee.

W.H.D.

SPORTS NOTES.

It was decided that in future fifty points will be allotted to Fives and Raquets and these will count in the, competition for the Inter-House Challenge Shield. Two teams will represent each House—a Junior and a Senior team. A boy will not be allowed to play in the Junior Team if he is over fourteen on March 1st, but a capable boy under fourteen may play in the Senior Team.

Fifty points will in future be allotted to Inter-House Swimming.

This year the School is entering for the Inter-County School Sports to be held on March 20th. The School representatives will be chosen by the Captain of Games according to their success in last year's sports.

W. H. PAY,       
Hon. Secretary.

FOOTBALL.

While the difficulty of obtaining a ground for regular practice remains so acute, it is impossible to turn out a School XI. with a knowledge of the finer points of the game. Love of the game is largely in proportion to one's skill, and that skill well repays the time spent in its acquisition, for it means that at least one of the good things in life is to be obtained by means of the pleasant path.

Unfortunately our opportunities of practice are limited to one a week—hardly enough to become on intimate terms with any game, certainly too few to acquire a real love of it.

We have suffered from lack of matches, too. Games have always borne on their shoulders the responsibility for a very large measure of School unity. They have produced it, and fostered it, none the less surely because indirectly as a by-product. Matches are an expression of this unity impossible through any other medium, for the 1st XI. is not a series of distinct XI.'s, composed of selfish people getting all the "plums" of the game, but is one and continuous, changing gradually, the property and product of the whole School.

The Games Committee gratefully recognise in the keenness of the House spirit a powerful factor in inducing large numbers of boys to take up the game seriously. It is a great thing to have so much local patriotism to lend zest to our practice matches, and the School team should be the natural outcome. Each House would have scope for a further manifestation of keenness by trying to send most men to the 1st XI., if the latter had enough opportunities for practice as a unit, and enough matches to feel the reality of its existence.

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DOVER COUNTY SCHOOL V. HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, FOLKESTONE:

Played at Folkestone, Wednesday, 18th February.

This fixture provided a very one-sided game, as the Grammar School were victors by 7 goals to nil. Perhaps the small ground, affected our play, but apart from this the game should have been more equal. The alterations in the forward and half lines were not wisely made; a halfback should not be a wing forward, neither should a back under general circumstances be made into a centre forward. Our team was so completely outplayed, that to the spectator, it appeared that the only men who were not beaten before the game started were Motley, Toms and Twyman.

TEAM:—Pelham, sec. (goal); Pay and Wilson (backs); Twyman, Toms, Moorcroft (halves); Brown, Denton, Motley, Sprinks, Gormley (forwards).

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SPORTS ACCOUNT, 9th MARCH, 1920.

SWIMMING NOTES.

There is little activity to report, this term so far as this branch of our School sports is concerned. We have, however, been pleased to observe how a few boys have determined, even during the winter months, to make headway towards becoming proficient swimmers; and it is a matter for regret that so few boys have, displayed sufficient enthusiasm to tempt them to take the plunge whilst such excellent opportunities presented themselves. Several Junior School boys have put in an appearance lately, and we hope they will not feel discouraged if they do not manage at this early stage to do all the wonderful things they'd pictured to themselves.

The land drill which is practised by all boys during the physical training lessons is sure to be of great assistance to all who are keen an learning this useful art; but we would impress on all beginners that constant practice is the key to success and that spasmodic attempts are useless. We hope, at the end of next term to be able to report a large increase in the number of boys who can swim, for at present only about one boy in every three or four can be classed as a swimmer.

D.A.B.

HOUSE NOTES.
TOWN HOUSE.

During this term both football teams have improved. The first match against Maxton House resulted in a draw. The combination between Motley, pri. and sec., proved on one occasion to be too much for our defence. The Junior House match has yet to be played. In the second game against Country House our team proved too good for the Greens. The score was 6—1 in our favour. The Junior XI. played four men short. This resulted in a victory far Green House, 13—0.

The second match with Buckland House, showed clearly how greatly the Dark Blues felt the loss of Kenyan. The School also feels the loss. Kenyan played a great game at centre forward. This match was a win for us, Moorcroft, as usual, showed that the harder he is pressed the better he plays. We all realise what a spirited game Moorcroft has played in the House matches.

On Wednesday, March 3rd, the last House match was played against Maxton House. The result of this was a win for us, though Panter, our goalkeeper, had to retire with an injured wrist in the second half. The Junior XI. also won its game.

The cricket season draws near. Bowlers should practice bowling. The House is short of bowlers. We do not want to lose our reputation of last year.

Also, the sports season will soon be here. Everybody should strive to win points for the House. The more entrants for the sports, the greater the possibility of points for the House.

A.W.W.

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COUNTRY HOUSE.

Encouraged by last term's successes, the House 1st and 2nd XI.'s have maintained their lead in the race for the Shield. The Buckland 1st XI. gave the House 1st XI. a good game in the first House match of this term. Although the Dark Blues made some brilliant runs up the field, they could do very little owing to the weight of the House Team. The result was 7—1 in our favour. In the Junior match between the same Houses, the Greens again won (7—2). The following match with the Town House had a result a little surprising. Evidently our opponents wished to pay off an old score and they won (7—1). It was raining hard and the wind was keen, and the only thing that went well for the Greens en that day was the Junior match, which resulted in a win for the House (13—0).

On the following Wednesday the House 1st XI. met Maxton, and took care not to allow another defeat to take place. The 1st XI. match was won by 6—2, and the Junior by 7—0. Then came the match of the season. The Dark Blues' 1st XI. nearly beat the House 1st XI. Perhaps there is an advantage in having small players. At any rate it was not until Lewis had the ball well behind the backs that some of the House 1st XI. realised that he was well on the way for a goal. But weight began to have an effect in the second half and the result was a win for the House (2—1). The Junior game resulted in a win for the House (5—0).

Greens are doing well in the Fives Competition and it looks as though, when the Fives Championship takes place, a formidable House team will be placed in the courts.

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BUCKLAND HOUSE.

"Dark Blues" have suffered heavily in losing Romney and Kenyon, and the football results are accordingly somewhat depressing. Despite Lewis's remarkable goal, the first match against Greens showed the need for a forward capable of shooting at the right time, but lack of weight and speed were the chief weaknesses. The same deductions were to be drawn from the 2nd XI. match in which we were also badly beaten.

The Maxton match was manned by the absence of two members of the team and the illness of a very gallant third, and the opponents' Score nearly reached two figures.

The rather wonderful show against Light Blues crumpled up in the second half, but prepared the way for the really commendable stand against the Country 1st, XI. which followed a fortnight later. The 2nd XI. also showed improvement, owing in part to the fact that Greens were playing short part of the time.

Altogether the House has shown a very plucky front to its many difficulties this term and Gormley and Davis, pri., in the 1st, and Day, pri., and Davis, sec., in the 2nd XI. deserve special mention. The forwards have worked well against heavy odds, the great weakness being in a half-back line lacking weight.

The sportsmanship for which the House is famous is still very evident and so long as this remains our ancient glory will never depart. Therefore Dark Blues, "be not afraid," but prepare for a strenuous cricket season, in which (who knows?) we may shine as of yore.

N.M.

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MAXTON HOUSE.

Our record for the present term is a decided improvement on that of last term as we have won one match and drawn another.

In the match against the Light Blues, which resulted in a draw, the whole team played very well, the improvement in form being quite a pleasant surprise.

Our next match was against Country House. Although we were not victorious, this game was thoroughly enjoyed and our loss was not due to lack of endeavour for the game was fast and strenuous throughout.

Our victory over Buckland was won under the most unfavourable weather conditions, the goalie and backs keeping their feet only with difficulty. Our score would undoubtedly have been much higher had it not been for the splendid defence of the opposing backs.

We were unsuccessful in our second match against the Light Blues, the game ending with the score 5—4 in favour of our opponents.

In view of the selection of representatives for the House in the Inter-House Fives Competition, boys are requested to get themselves into form for this contest.

W. H. PAY.

RESULTS OF HOUSE MATCHES.

1ST XI.

JAN 21st.—Maxton, 4; Town, 4.
JAN 21st.—Country, 7; Buckland, 1.
JAN 28th.—Town, 6; Country, 1.
JAN 28th.—Maxton, 9; Buckland, 1.
FEB 4th.—Country, 5; Maxton, 2.
FEB 4th.—Town, 9; Buckland, 0.
MARCH 3rd.—Country, 2; Buckland, 1.
MARCH 3rd.—Town, 4; Maxton, 3.

2ND XI.

JAN 21st.—Country, 7; Buckland, 2.
JAN 28th.—Country, 13; Town, 0.
FEB. 4th.—Country, 7; Maxton, 0.
FEB 4th.—Buckland, 3; Town, 2.
MARCH 3rd.—Country, 5; Buckland, 0.
MARCH 3rd.—Town, 2; Maxton, 1.
MARCH 10th.—Town, 3; Maxton, 2.

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POSITION OF HOUSES TO MARCH 22nd.

W.H.P.

THE INTER-COUNTY SCHOOL SPORTS.
HELD AT ERITH, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH.

After a somewhat tedious journey, the Dover team arrived a Beldevere Station and there we found a motor lorry awaiting us During the ride to Erith School, a pre-historic animal, decorated with blue (Erith's colour) fell from its position in the front of the car and trailed in the dust. This good omen did not re-assure us as much as the tempting lunch provided at the School. The meal over, we were carried by the lorry to the ground about a mile distant.

At 2.30 the sports began and the competitors for the first heat of the Hundred Yards lined up. Dover met with no success in this race, but in the following heat Moorcroft reached the tape first in 11 1/5 seconds. In the final, however, Moorcroft, making a bad start, ran third, a Beckenham representative winning in 11 3/5 sees. At Throwing the Cricket Ball we again had no luck, for a Ramsgate man won with a throw of 86½yds. The result of the Mile is well known; Horrex, his face streaming and his throat full of blood owing to a nasty fall at the beginning of the race, won with a record time of 4 mins. 59 1/5secs., beating an Erith man by about 10 yards. Beckenham won the Long Jump with a fine distance of 18ft. 4in. Erith won the Quarter Mile Senior and Ramsgate the Junior in 58 and 64 seconds respectively. Ramsgate were left winners of the High Jump at 4ft. 8in. They also won the Relay, in which Dover was forced to substitute Byeland for Horrex, whose injury prevented him from running in either the Quarter-Mile or the Relay. In the last event, the Tug-of-War, Dover, in spite of an evident lack of weight, by keeping straight backs finished second, having succeeded in pulling over every other School except Ramsgate.

In the total number of points gained, Ramsgate, easily first, won the Championship Shield. The remaining Schools were placed in the following Order:—Erith, Beckenham, Dover and Gravesend. The Shields and Cups were presented by Lord Dudley Gordon as follows:—The Championship Shield to Ramsgate, the Mile Shield to Dover, the 100 Yards Cup to Beckenham, the Quarter-Mile Cup to Erith, and the Relay and Tug-of-War Cups to Ramsgate.

After a sumptuous tea at the School we were carried to the station by lorry, and after a merry journey we arrived home at 10.30, tired but not dissatisfied with the day's exertions.

DOVER TEAM.—Ryeland, pri., Mooorcroft, Motley, pri., Gormley, Spencer, Bordeaux, pri., Honex, pri., Pay, pri., McConnell, Browne, Twyman.

THE CADET CORPS.

Since the last issue of The Pharos the Cadet Corps has made great strides, and continues to do so. The most interesting work carried out is the fitting up of a wireless receiving station at School, under the instruction of Lieut. Pearce who served as an instructor in the Navy during the war. Our initial success encourages us to expect that Eiffel Tower will soon be picked up in the afternoons, when time signals and weather reports are sent out. Our temporary aerial stretches from the railings of the upper playground to the Sixth Form room, where the apparatus is kept. With the exception of the 'phones, all was made by members of the Corps. Sergt. Toms deserves special praise for his efforts in this direction. The messages are mostly far too rapid to be easily read, but thanks to Mr. Pool who, during the war, had two years' experience of wireless in the Navy, several whole messages have been received and, unless censored, duly entered up in the signal log. This log contains most messages and fragments of messages, so that it will be interesting to notice our progress as time goes on. One message was received from Venus, presumably from the ship bearing that name, and not the lady, or, of course, it may have been one of the messages from an unknown source, which have been startling the wireless world of late. The four Company signallers have now started buzzer practice in order to develop a sufficiently high speed to be able to read all the messages.

During this term we have been rather unfortunate in having several wet Saturdays, but on these occasions we have had instruction in signalling, knots and lashings, etc. On fine days, however, we have made up for lost time by doing plenty of Company and extended order drill. On one wet Saturday, after drill, we were shown a new edition of an old weapon—the catapult. It was not a bent hairpin and elastic to shoot paper pellets (boys who were at school two years ago may remember the articles), but a very solid machine which fires a missile about 60 feet. Do not run away with the idea that we play "Romans and Britons" with catapults and battering rams, for this was used to illustrate range and elevation.

The Training Section, too, has done some good work, both practical and theoretical, having been taught drill, with and without arms, signalling, knots and map-reading. Several boys have now been drafted to swell the ranks of the Company.

Everyone is looking forward to camp, which is to be held early in the summer holidays at Betteshanger. Everyone who wants an ideal holiday should at once join the Corps. The Training Section will go under canvas with us, so they too will have an A.1 time. The Company still has room for more recruits, who should join up soon, so as to be eligible for camp and the Lloyd George ceremony which may take place at any time now.

Boys who are not tall enough to join the Company can enlist in the "Tock R's," where they have a ripping time, for there is drill on fine days, with football or some other game during the afternoon, and an interesting class on wet days.

"EMMA ESSES."

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

MERIT LIST.

FORM VI.—Twyman (2), Pelham, Blackford, Tomlin.
FORM Va.—Gilbert (3), Quinlan (3), Scarlett (3), Motley (2), Phillips, Browne, Wilson, Strugnell.
FORM IVa.—Gormley.
FORM IVb.—Rigden, Gray.
FORM IIIa.—Roe (3), Lewis (3), Romney (3), Dixon (3), Motley (3), Jones (3), Cole (3), Wellard (3), Fuller (3), Hunt (3), Webb (2), Haynes (2), Hussey (2), Shepherd (2), Jell (2), Harrison (2), Goldup (2), Pay, Hannan, Gray.
FORM IIIb.—Elmslie (3), Stretton (3), Wren (2), Glinn, C. Wood.
FORM IIa.—Ott (3), Gunn (3), Clark (3), Barwick (3), Newing (2), Gray (2), Barlow.
FORM IIb.—Hicks (3), Dearling (3), Sheppard, Boorn.
FORM I.—Watts (3), Green (3), Marsh (3), Waterhouse (3), Quinlan (3), Carpenter (3), Hunt (3), Pain (2), Parkes (2), Newing, Southey, Sutton.

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

FORM IV.—Green, Sanders.
FORM: III.—Robertson (3), Beach, Pilcher.
FORM II.—Harris (2), Tudor (2), Hussey.

RESULTS OF LITERARY COMPETITIONS.

SENIOR SCHOOL.

FORMS I. AND II.—Parody on "After Blenheim "—A. H. Gunn.
Short Story—"A Scout's Good Turn"—B. Waterhouse.
FORMS III. AND IV.—Poem—"The House of Fame"—F. Elmalie and E. T. Lewis.

AFTER A FAMOUS CRICKET MATCH.

A SCOUT'S GOOD TURN.

Jack Thompsan, the second scout, in his troop, was perplexed as to how he was going to perform his good turn. No opportunity had presented itself so far and it was now getting late on in the day.

The town seemed exceedingly quiet, when suddenly he heard the crack of a rifle shot. He dashed up the street and to his horror was just in time to see a villainous-looking man carrying a young girl from a burning building. Prompt action was obviously necessary, and with that energy that only a boy scout could display, he rushed to sound the nearest fire alarm and then went to find a policeman. What a hero he pictured himself! What honour he would bring to himself and his troop!

Alas! investigation proved that the scene was being acted for a cinematograph film, and Jack's hopes dropped to zero. His disappointment seemed complete, when all of a sudden two men were seen struggling in the flames and a little way off was a live bomb which, in a minute, the flame would reach. This was removed with all speed, and the flames were overcome. It was eventually found out that one of the men was in the pay of a rival film company, and was just laying the fuse to the bomb, when the caretaker discovered him. Thus, Jack had the satisfaction of knowing he had been of some use and that his prompt action had had good results.

B. WATERHOUSE, Form I.

THE HOUSE OF FAME.

YE CHRONICLE.

Bifel when ye feste of Noël was fully ended that ye knight as didde returne unto ye castell, and with them theyre lustye squyeres. But, Rath and St. Yenrom didde girde up theyre loynes the bettre to venture forth agaynst King Xam. and his captayne Matric who didde make grievous war in ye londe. And thus spak theye unto theyre joyous felawes, "Tak heed and prepare your salven with al diligeaunce for ye combatte, for King Xam is mighty and valorous, and as for his minioun Matric, have we not bourne his dolorous blows?" Whereto didde ye knightes and squyeres in verraye truthe fall a-working, so that ye herte of theyre overlorde Sir Weppe was much lightened.

And it came to pass that ye High and Puissant Sovereyne didde rayse four of ye yonge squyeres, to witte Jour, Le Gué Noir, Le Rihil and Wytman, to ye statioun of knightes, and it was given them to controlle ye turbulent merchantes of ye Outer Warde. And the one, high in authoritie didde say, "See that ye walke straitly in the staitioun to whiche ye are called, and fulfille youre devoir as doughtye knightes." Then Le Rihil was made ye Wardenne of Ye Labbe, and Hamlep, y-dept Blymppe, was given him for a companioun.

In these dayes didde Sir Weppe, the Ovedorde, set up in ye Welle of ye Inner Courte a meryeillous engine, whereby any maner wight might here ye wordes of sondrie, persouns in distante londes if he sholde but put on a certayne wondrous headpiece. Then sayde ye knightes, "Soothly this were gramarye, unlawful to be knowne," Nevertheless didde, theye don ye headpiece at al sesouns to ye grate dismaye of certayne mighty Overlordes.

Now it fell out that in the midst of theyre laboures there rose up two, Landrye and Rex Hor, and sayde, "It is not meet that ye sholde have overmuche toyle, but that ye sholde diverte yourselven in due sesoun; wherefore we do proclayme a tourney whiche shall be held in ye Fyves Courte wherein eache shall stryve to overcome other in ye anciaunt pastyme of fyves." And so it was done. And Wytman didde to my sorrow utterly vanquish and subdue me, Hamlep the Scrybe, and Matlin, surnamed Oubi did falle before the hande of St. Om, that grete' champioun.

Then didde Ruomor, son of Thrut, appear in ye lande, and it began to be bruited abroad that King Xam was in a hard case inasmuch as he hadde fallen before Rath and St. Yenrom, and that his captayne Matrie hadde been taken, despite his wiles and his grete following, Mathes, French, Alchemie and yet others whose name is Legion. Whereat ye knightes were exceeding joyfulle, and delivered themselves thus wise, "Al honour unto Rath and St. Yenrom who have subdued that mighty ennemye, Let theyre names be blasoned abroad in Ye Chronicle." But there, came unto them an Overlorde sayinge, "Think not thus lightly to set aside toyle, for there cometh one upon you, named Ynter, who shall utterly consume but that ye smyte him with a firm hand." Then came ye oppressors, Latine, Frensh, and Phisick, and didde bind ye knightes and woefully entreat them so that theye might not so muche as leave theyre laboures for one houre.

Now the reste of the mighty workes of ye knightes and of ye dolorous pains there didde suffere, behold, are theye not written in ye boke of ye Pharos?

HAMLEP YE SCRYBE.

ON DIT.

That it has been finally discovered that "Wireless" is not devoid of wire.

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That in the "Remainder Theorem" it is necessary to substitute for "x" and eliminate the unknown.

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That this is not in strict accordance with the Matric, Syllabus.

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That in view of the disappearance of fossilized bones from the laboratory a certain dog may be expected to be ill.

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That the remarks passed by spectators are appreciated by those in the Fives Court.

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That Form VI. have, made acquaintances in Paris.

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That The Pharos Committee are already routing out magazine slackers.

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That grey hairs are already appearing on the Sub-Editor's head.

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That the fluctuations of the rate of exchange are eagerly followed by small boys with a view to the purchase of a Petit Larousse.

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That a sound-proof chamber for a motor generator is urgently required.

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That the School need not fear a potato shortage next winter.

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That even in a greenhouse you should not count your chickens before they are hatched—nor your goals before they are scored.

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That King Xam. seems to have had the best of a recent skirmish with certain of the warriors at present burnishing their arms in preparation for the grand assault to take place in about five moons' time.

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That King Xam. had better look out for himself when that comes off.

LITTLE THINGS IN CAMP.

WHAT I LEARNED IN A FLOUR MILL.

The general idea in milling is to strip off the covering of the kernel and to remove the bran before reducing the inside of the grain. So perfectly is this done that the result after it has been cleaned is: flour, 70%; offals (sharps, pollard and bran), 29%.

Cleaning is the next process. The grain falls into a separating sieve which is kept on the jog, currents of air passing through the machine carrying impurities away. The material is then passed to the inside of a cylinder with many holes in it, where it is scoured by beaters, which cause the grain to rub against them so that the loosened dirt passes through the holes in the cylinder.

The washing and drying air conditioning in same cases toughens the bran so that it is more easily detached in large pieces; and hard wheat requires moistening so that it mills better. In washing, the wheat and water pass down an inclined plane, at the bottom of which they meet another stream of water moving upward at such a pressure that any grit, being heavier, sinks, while the grain is carried over to another tank to be dried by hot air.

It then goes through another machine to remove seed. The last machine of the cleaning process contains a magnet which draws all the iron out, such as parts of machinery, etc. After being weighed by machinery the grain is ready for the roller mills.

H. PINKNEY, IIb.

OUR FORM FOOTBALL TEAM.

(i.) As written by one who is in it.

(ii.) As written by one who is left out.

THE WAYSIDE STATION.

Bumping and groaning, the old farm gig rolls disconsolately along the white, winding, tree-shaded road, now appearing like a silver streak, now turning midst invading hedgerows of long-spined hawthorns or sweet-scented honeysuckle, and stops noisily before the ancient railway station. Outward appearances belie the name of station; the half ivy-clad walls lend more the aspect of an old world farmstead. To the left the red brick of the station gives way to the rambling sheds of the adjacent farm. To the right the sparrow chirps in the ragged hedge that guards the double line of metals beyond.

By the open door, chickens, tame to boldness, seek edible fragments, newly dropped from the nosebag of the waiting horse, while on the triangle of green grass, flecked with the yellow of a late buttercup, lies a lazy sheep, still in his winter's coat, panting in the noon-day sun.

Serene tranquillity pervades the scene; from its nest in the ivy, the sparrow twitters in paternal joy o'er his ungainly young; the soft breezes bear the sweet soon of early summer, and the murmur of the bees in the blossoming hedge. From the crooked chimney of the stationmaster's quarters, for he lives on the premises, ascends a thin wisp of smoke, straight, and still until lost in the summer air. The stationmaster is an easy going rustic, who has in his manner something of the joy of his surroundings. His brown, sun-tanned face beams with a great content, from amongst a growth of long white whiskers descending to his chest, sound as a drum despite his sixty odd summers. From youth up the hale old man has come from his pigs and chickens to duty; for forty winters has he turned up his coat collar, blown his hands and faced the fury of the weather; and still he cries, "If God be willin' I will continue so to do."

Something great and good is in the simplicity of this old man. His presence brings warmth, his smile so constant and bright is geniality itself. The village, down the lane to the right, knows him and loves him, for he has a way that goes straight to the hearts of all. The children, with whom he is a great favourite, laugh and dance around him as he pats each curly head. Up in the corner of the shady cemetery a small white stone marks the resting place of his only child, his "dear little Madeline." Smiling, he rummages in the depths of his tobacco scented pockets for his famous sweets, many coloured, strange shaped. He loves them all for the dead one's sake.

Such is the station and such the man. Few descend upon, and few journey from this vale of peace, hidden in the hills.

C. HILLIER.

JUNIOR SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTES.

The first football season for the Juniors finishes this term and there is little of an exciting nature to report. The School Team has not even won a match. It has, however, drawn two out of four matches with Form I. of the Seniors. Allowing for the advantage in age and weight of the winners I consider this a creditable performance. Against a team of equal age I am sure the Juniors would give a better account of themselves.

I must not conclude these notes without reference to the School Team.

D. Sanders, our Captain, has always played well and set an excellent example to the rest of the team. In F. Brown we have found our most reliable defender, with Morecroft as his partner. Lambert, our new goalkeeper, has solved a difficult problem of last term. He has saved more than one goal that would otherwise have been scored including a penalty kick—and only good shots have defeated him. Pinkney at centre-half has played consistently well with Betts and F. Powell to support him.

The forwards individually were quite good but, through lack of combination, failed as a whole. Pilcher and Guy have been the most successful on the wings, and with good inside forwards would prove dangerous in any match. Middleton, without being brilliant, has played well at centre. The whole line must aim at working together, each keeping in his proper place.

RESULTS OF JUNIOR LITERARY COMPETITIONS.

1.—"Another Adventure of Alice in Wonderland"—C. Binfield.
2.—Poem on "The Orange Star"—W. T. Winsor.
3.—Final line to a Limerick—B. R. Martin.

ANOTHER ADVENTURE OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

Alice was sitting dawn one day to rest when she suddenly felt funny, and looking up she was surprised to see a large grin. "The Duchess's Cheshire cat," she thought at once, as an ear appeared and finally the face. "How are, you?" she said. Before the face could answer, the White Rabbit appeared, saying "Oh my whiskers, I've left, my gloves and hat behind with Mary Ann," and off he went like a flash of lightning. Suddenly all her friends appeared and the Duchess said: "This is only a short visit, my dear. We are all off for a holiday at the seaside by the three o'clock cloud coach. As I was saying, my dear, never you forget to put pepper in food as it so improves the taste of it. It's only three now." "Off with her head," said the Queen pushing to the front. "How are you, my dear?"

Then Alice saw a fight between two soldiers, and the Queen was too interested in it to say "Off with their heads." Suddenly Alice heard a sigh and saw the Tortoise. He was accompanied by a funny creature that had wings. "My only friend died last week," said he with a sigh, "so I made another. His name is Dragon." Before he said any more the March Hare and the Mad Hatter both said: "We have used up all our cups. What shall we do?" "Oh! one day I will wash them up for you when I see you again," said Alice. All at Once the Duchess shouted out: "Look! look! There is our coach!" And, as it came dawn, Alice recognised among the people that got out, the, mouse, Bill the workman, and also the gardener. The Duchess, Queen and Cheshire cat embarked first, securing the best seats; and after them the others came in a rabble. When they were all gone Alice rubbed her eyes, "Ah! but it could not have been a dream," said she, "for there is a cloud, and I do declare I can see a grin in it." After that Alice went in to tea. Her short visit to Wonderland had taken a whole afternoon.

C. BINFIELD, Form IV. (J.)

THE "ORANGE" STAR.

LIMERICK.

MY VISIT TO RICHBOROUGH.

Although Richborough is less than fifteen miles from Dover, not many boys have been there. My uncle took my cousins and myself for a motor trip and we passed through Richborough Camp which lies between Sandwich and Ramsgate. We saw a huge ship called the Ferry which could carry as many as four trains at once. Piled up for miles were huge guns, baby tanks, caterpillar tanks and the very large tanks. Thousands of shells, tons of iron, and miles of barbed wire lay in every direction. We also passed endless streams of motor lorries, and the large cranes on the dock side were too many to count. All of this battered material is the remains of the Great War. My uncle told us that Richborough which in 1914 was only waste fields, was one of the engineered wonders of the war.

HAROLD FRANK HAMMOND, Form I. (J).

TRAVELS.