No. 36. MARCH, 1921. VOL. XI.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

The next number of The Pharos will appear about July 23rd. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than June 27th.

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

We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Ramsgate County School), The Erithian and The Limit (Loughborough College).

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, 21st April, and end on Wednesday, 27th July. Boys are particularly requested to have their railway season tickets made out to cover both dates.

Staff Changes.—This term the Staff was at last completed by the arrival of Mr. L. W. Langley in January and Mr. H. E. Winn in March. War conditions, therefore, may now be said to have vanished, as we, hope for all time.

Mr. Langley joined us from the Students' Department of the Duke of York's R.M. School, and will have a valuable influence by reason of his world-wide, experience of men and things. Educated at Northampton School, with honours of the College of Preceptors and military experience in South Africa, Malta and elsewhere, he is in a position of special advantage, and we look forward with much pleasure to his work with us.

We were glad to secure the services, of Mr. H. E. Winn (New College, Oxford) who, having graduated in the Honours School of English at Oxford, began his professional career at St. Paul's School, Darjiling, and after having served as Captain in the 6th Ghurka Rifles in Mesopotamia and elsewhere, returned to England to the staff of one of the London Training Colleges for Schoolmasters. We hope that his stay with us will be long and pleasant, and we look forward to excellent results in his special subject, English, which, after all, is the mother tongue, and should receive the greatest possible attention.

Old Boys' War memorial.—No sooner shall we be back at School than the Memorial Window will be unveiled, and dedicated by the Right Rev. H. E. Bilbrough, D.D., the, Bishop of Dover. A form of service has now been drawn up and is in the hands of the printers. Our School Choir will be called upon to render an anthem, and the Bishop has promised to give an address. Invitations for this, both to subscribers and to the parents of present boys, will be issued during the holidays, but we shall be glad for all to note the date—23rd April, St. George's Day—a very suitable choice, as the central figure in our Memorial Window is "St. George." We hope that the Mayor and Corporation will be our guests for the occasion, and we are to call upon the Ladies' Committee of Mothers to assist in the arrangements.

Memorial to Mr. Tunnell.—The Old Boys' Memorial Committee have decided that in preference to placing Mr. Tunnell's name on the Window, a separate memorial shall be erected in his honoured memory. It is to take the form of an oak framed mural tablet with pediment and moulding and, if possible, it will be unveiled at the same time as the Window. Any who for special and personal reasons, wish to make a contribution to this fund, should send their subscriptions to the Head master, who will gratefully receive the same. It. is intended that Mr. Tunnell's Memorial shall be the first step towards furnishing the School Hall with an oak panel dado, which, in the course of very many years, may extend round the whole of it.

K.E.C. Scholarships.—There are still a few days left for boys to enter their names for Scholarships and Exhibitions tenable, at the School. The last date for returning forms is the 31st March, 1921.

A large number of entry forms for Scholarships from Elementary Schools is being received, and parents of intending fee-paying scholars are reminded that it is wise to get the boys' names put down on the waiting list at the earliest possible moment. As far as can be seen, it may be possible to provide for an additional 40 boys in the School in September next. There should, therefore, he no delay in this matter. The following extracts from the official Prospectus of the School may be helpful:—

"Parents who intend to enter a boy at the School are strongly advised to do so as soon as may be convenient after his attaining the age of eight; in none but exceptional cases should the entry be deferred later than the age of twelve."

"It may be necessary to restrict the admission of applicants who are disqualified by age to enter a low form, and whose standard of attainment is not sufficient to fit in with the work of the higher part of the School."

"The best time for entering the School is in September, i.e., at the beginning of the School Year

Playing Fields.—I am sorry there is as yet no very definite information with regard to the Playing Fields, the lack of which for the past fifteen years has been a source of incalculable loss to the School in many ways. Correspondence is taking place, and a conference is to be held with the War Office Officials, but parents and boys hardly need the assurance that those who are responsible for the well-being of the School are, importunate in their demand that the matter shall be cleared up as soon as possible. It is the most urgent need of the School at this moment.

Medical Inspection.—Dr. Nicholl has been appointed Medical Officer in charge of the School, and he will be holding his first medical inspection at the beginning of the Summer Term, when the following will be inspected:—

(a) New entrants since last inspection (November, 1919).

(b) All boys who are 12 or 13 years of age.

(c) Special cases.

In case any parents may like to be present, formal notice will be sent to all of them, as on the last occasion.

F.W.

EDITORIAL.

At the time of writing, a short, but not uneventful term is drawing to a close. One of its chief events, however, is stiI1 to take place—the Inter-County School Sports—to be held for the first time at Dover, on 12th March. We are all looking forward to a strenuous afternoon's contest for the Shield and hoping for a good showing by the Dover representatives. Whatever the result, we know they will not fail from lack of effort. We hope there will be time to give a full account of the Sports in this issue.

Some disappointment has been felt at the result. of our Literary Competitions. The. number and quality of the contributions have recently shown such welcome improvement that it is with the more regret that we can only make awards this term in one subject in the Senior and one in the Junior School. We hope the decline is only temporary. The Committee are always ready to welcome any suggestions as to suitable subjects.

Apart from the Competitions, some excellent material was received from Form Va., and it is only a lack of originality in the choice of subjects that prevents more of their contributions appearing in print.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

The School Sports will take place next term, on 18th May. It will be necessary for intending competitors to take up training seriously during the holidays.

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The Hospital Concert resulted in the substantial balance of £37 5s. 3d. being handed over. Half of this sum represents our term's contribution for the upkeep of our Hospital Cot, the other half being devoted by the Girls' School to a similar purpose.

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A claim is being made for the repayment of the Entertainment Tax (£10 2s. 5d.) so it is probable that a little over £5 more may be added to our share of the proceeds.

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Many Old Boys and some of the present members of the School will remember Mr. James. In a recent letter he gives some of his experiences in South America. All will probably be interested in the details of school life in Buenos Aires (where Mr. James is now teaching) which will be found on another page.

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All were glad to see Mr. Pascall return to school in good health in spite of the serious illness through which he had passed. We hope that no such misfortune, will prevent his carrying out his duties with us in the future.

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Contributors to The Pharos are asked to make a special note of the final date for handing in their material. Much inconvenience is caused by want of punctuality in this respect. House Captains, School Secretaries and others responsible for any section are advised to have as much as possible ready by the given date. Later items can be added up to the time of printing.

OLD BOYS' NOTES.

The most important event since the publication of the last "Notes" has, of course, been the Reunion. We had a good attendance and although there was the usual "refreshment squash" (which, like the poor, is always with us), the general opinion was that we had scored another success. This year, we hope to have the Town Hall and a bigger success than ever but that is anticipating.

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The Old Boys' Football Match, although somewhat spoiled by the failure of the selected team to materialise, was very enjoyable. Although we won by 5—4, the result would very probably have been different (as I have very excellent reasons for knowing) if the School forwards had been less anxious to shoot from our goal line.

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The Smoking Concert was rather affected (as to attendance) by the election activities then going an. However, those who did turn up had a very sociable (that, I think, is correct journalese) evening.

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As to the Dance, after a late start owing to same (rather surprising) confusion as to the time of starting, the revellers seem to have got going and enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

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There is not, I regret to say, a great deal of personal news regarding Old Bays to chronicle this term. I recently had a letter from C. N. Walker (who is farming in Canada). He is fit, and seems to like the life.

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F. O. Wilbraham was home for a few days during this month. In contrast to Walker, he has been voyaging to Africa. Truly, we are a scattered tribe!

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I have also seen R. Morford, who is home far a short spell. From some photo's he showed me his brother ("Tim") seems to be doing "nicely, thanks" in Saigon.

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The Headmaster recently received a card from C. A. Osborne (2/15th Sikhs) at Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan, and one from C.S.M. J. R. MacWalter (The Buffs) at Fermoy, Ireland.

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H. T. Holman is in the drawing office of Messrs. Burney and Blackburne (makers of the "Blackburne" motor engines) at Bookham, Surrey.

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C. G. Blackford is studying Civil Engineering in London, under the Resident Engineer of the S.E. and C.R. He writes of meeting Mr. Wheeler and several of the Old Boys.

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D. Hunnisett is studying Business Methods at Tunbridge Wells.

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F. J. Ryeland has been successful at the Inter. Science (Engineering) Examination at London, and G. A. Bond and J. G. Licence have passed London Matric. Congratulations to all three.

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Although we have recently had same recruits, the membership of the Association is still much below what it should be. Buck up, Old Boys!

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The Cricket Club is running again this summer (Secretary, Mr. G. Bourner) and we are also starting a Tennis Club, in cooperation with the Old Girls. Any information can be obtained by intending members (who are asked to apply as soon as possible) from the Association Secretary.

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Forthcoming Association fixtures are:

9th March.—Dance.

30th March.—Annual General Meeting.

Will all Old Bays please make a note of these dates?

A.J.L.

VALETE.

Form, VI. Arts.—L. E. Arter.

Form VI. Science.—F. A. Panter (Prefect and House Captain).

Form Va.—W. P. Jeffery, R. Russell and R. Virgo.

Form IVb.—T. A. Dane, G. P. Goodbun, E. Morecroft and F. L. Toms.

Form IIIa.—M. Elliott.

Form IIb.—R. E. Green and F. Kirkwell.

Lower Prep.—L. C. R. Hill.

THE INTER-COUNTY SCHOOL SPORTS.

Saturday, March 12th, was certainly a gala day at Crabble. Indeed, it is strange if most of the inhabitants of Dover were not aware on that date of some unusual happening. Certain big red motor buses are not unfamiliar to us, but a procession of nine or ten of them, and a queue of the same number outside the, Athletic Ground, gave the impression that a sporting invasion of same kind was in progress.

We were glad to entertain teams from those Schools who have previously been our hosts on similar occasions—glad also that our luck in the matter of sports weather held good and that with fine weather and a fine ground in perfect condition, Dover was able to secure three of the challenge trophies and to take third place in the Competition for the Challenge Shield, this being easily a record for our School in these Sports.

To the trophies previously competed for, there was added, this year, a handsome silver cup, presented by Lady Crundall, of Dover, to be held annually by the School winning the first place in the Quarter Mile Race for Juniors.

Our team started training early and put, in several weeks of serious preparation, under the direction of Mr. Allin and Mr. Pascal. As a result of this, they showed much improved form in the field events, but when it comes to a tussle with trained teams from other Schools, we still feel very much our disadvantage in not having a ground of our own for regular practice. The following were chosen to represent the School:—

100 Yards—Day and Twyman.

Mile.—Gormley, Horrex and Scarlett.

Throwing the Cricket Ball—Motley and Pay.
High Jump.—Day and Hicks.
Quarter Mile.—Gormley and Horrex.
Quarter Mile (Juniors).—Hicks and Wood.
Long Jump.—Motley and Pay.
Relay Race.—Day (220 Yards), Twyman (220 Yards), Scarlett (Quarter Mile), Horrex (Half Mile).
Tug-of-War.—Bowmaker, Gormley, Hicks, Horrex, Motley and Twyman.

By 2.30 a large crowd had assembled at Grabble and, even before the "pistol" was fired for the start of the first race, the "war cries" of the, different Schools were much in evidence. It should be some time before even the smallest Junior boy present forgets haw to spell the name of our ancient borough.

The proceedings started with the heats of the 100 Yards, and Twyman raised our hopes by winning his heat. In the final, however, he had to be content with third place. Ten yards from the finish he looked like winning but was beaten by a fine effort on the part of Spencer (1st) and White (2nd), both of Erith.

Throwing the Cricket Ball was also won by Erith, Andrews making a splendid throw of 88 yards. Motley did well but failed to get a place. Erith thus obtained a good lead in the contest for the Challenge Shield, which they maintained to the end of the afternoon, in spite of Ramsgate's valiant attempts to retain their hold an the trophy they have won on four previous occasions.

Horrex fulfilled our expectations by winning the Mile Race in splendid style without being seriously challenged. He was followed home by the three Erith representatives running in a bunch. Our first choice, Day, did not compete in the High Jump owing to a slight strain. This threw a lot of work on Hicks, who made a plucky effort, and tied for third place, though beaten in the deciding jump. In the following event the Junior Quarter Mile he was obviously still feeling the strain. He took the lead soon after the start and maintained it for a considerable distance, but was beaten in the final sprint and crossed the line third. As the judges decided that Hicks had interfered with one of his competitors, the third place was eventually awarded to Ramsgate. Better luck next time, Hicks!

The Quarter Mile and Relay Races gave Dover two more victories. In the former, Horrex ran with good judgment, and in the latter a plucky 220 Yards by Day was followed by some fine running by Twyman and Scarlett, who sent Horrex off on the final Half Mile with a slight lead which he managed to increase at the finish.

Ramsgate sent out a heavy and well trained team for the Tug-of-War and won all their puns very convincingly. Erith gave, them a good struggle but had to be content with second place. Dover were third.

The trophies were presented by Mrs. Hugh Leney, to the accompaniment of enthusiastic cheers and other miscellaneous and cheerful noises. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Leney was proposed by Mr. Bell, of Erith, and seconded by Mr. Norman, of Ramsgate. In replying to the vote of thanks, Alderman Hugh Leney expressed his pleasure at the efficiency and enthusiasm displayed during the afternoon. These two qualities, he reminded us, will carry us far. He told us that in our sports, as well as in other things, we must learn to play hard, to play fair and to play for our side, and concluded by expressing the hope that the desire for economy would not result in anything likely to impair the efficiency or to hinder the work of the Schools.

The sequel to the Sports took place at School, where the teams and staffs were entertained at tea, and we hereby register our debt of gratitude to those ladies who made such generous provision and gave up so much time in preparation for this part of the day's proceedings.

Finally-congratulations to Erith on their gallant victory! They sent down a splendidly balanced team, and in only one event (the Juniors' Quarter Mile) did they fail to score points—a fine tribute to their all-round efficiency.
Results:—
100 Yards.—1st, Spencer (E.); 2nd, White (E.); 3rd, Twyman (D.). Time: 11 secs.
Throwing the Cricket Ball.—1st, Andrews (E.); 2nd, Fairweather (B.); 3rd, Humphreys (R.). Distance: 88 yds.
One Mile.—1st, Horrex (D.); 2nd, Freemantle (E.); 3rd, Andrews (E.). Time: 4 min. 52 2/5 secs.
High Jump.—1st, Rowe (R.); 2nd, Graham (E.); 3rd, Maycock (E.). Height: 5ft. 0 3/4in.
Quarter Mile (Juniors).—1st, Pyne (B.); 2nd, Siggers (R.); 3rd, Ramell (R.). Time: 65 secs.
Quarter Mile.—1st, Horrex (D.); 2nd, Powell (E.); 3rd, Adams (E.). Time: 57 1/5secs.
Long Jump.—1st, Moss (R.); 2nd, Humphreys (R.); 3rd, Spencer (E.). Distance: 17ft. 11in.
Relay Race (1 Mile).—1st, Dover; 2nd, Erith; 3rd, Beckenham. Time: 4min. 12 1/5 secs.
Tug-of-War.—1st, Ramsgate (6 pulls); 2nd, Erith (4 pulls); 3rd, Dover (2 pulls).
Challenge Shield:—
Erith.—31 points.
Ramsgate.—23 points.
Dover.—17 points.
Beckenham.—10 points.

W.H.D.

HOUSE NOTES.
MAXTON HOUSE.

This term our 1st XI. has been very successful, defeating the Light Blues and the Dark Blues and drawing with the "Invincibles." Our 2nd XI. was less fortunate but-well, they did win one match.

In our first match, against the Dark Blues, we were victorious, winning by three goals to two. Our first goal was scored early in the game. One of our forwards took a long ground shot, at goal and the goalie, thinking it would go behind, stood aside, but unfortunately for him it swerved into the goal. Stokes scored our second goal by a splendid drop shot.

We were again victorious when we met the Light Blues, the score being 4—1. This proved a very fast game, especially on the part of the opposing wing players. The only occasion on which our opponents scored was when their outside left broke away from Harley who was closely marking him.

Our next, match, against the Greens was the hardest match of the term. In the first half Harley sent in a splendid corner kick from which Motley, pri., scored. Denton equalised soon in the second half and in spite of pressure, on the part of our forwards and excursions into our goal mouth by the opposing backs, the score at the end of the game was 1—1.

Throughout the, season both Hillier and Harley have proved valuable, members of the, team, the former as a reliable back and the latter as a clever half.

All members of the House are reminded that next term commences the cricket season, and that, provided boys put in sufficient practice, the prospects of the House in this direction are good.

W.H.P.

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TOWN HOUSE.

The House has been more successful this term, having won two matches and drawn one, out of six played; these successes being due partly to new talent, in the House.

In the match with Country House the team played better as a whole than in any other match this season. Our success in making this match a draw was due largely to the excellent centering and shooting of Strugnell, who is undoubtedly the best forward, and to the splendid goalkeeping of Glogg, who has improved a great deal since last term.

In the match with Maxton House the team was not at full strength, being without our regular goalkeeper and the right wing; and, owing to the left-wing being well marked by the opposing right-half, the forwards were able to score only one goal, whereas Maxton obtained four by the efforts of their centre-forward, who, however, missed many excellent chances. The 2nd XI. succeeded in winning their match with Maxton 2nd XI., scoring two goals to their opponents' one. Hicks and Leader were mainly responsible, for this victory.

The game with Buckland House was extremely fast and the long passing method of attack enabled our forwards to keep the ball in their opponents' half. Strugnell again played excellently although not really fit, and helped by the "first time" shooting of McNama and the excellent tackling of Woodham we gained the match by three goals to two.

Next term the cricket season commences and it is to be hoped that the House will maintain its excellent record of having won every match except one during the last three years.

F.A.P.

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BUCKLAND HOUSE.

Our play this term has undoubtedly improved, but, since it seems that the other House Teams have also improved their play, we have not been over successful, only having won a single game that against the Light Blues.

In each of the 1st XI. games we have been beaten by one goal, and I venture to say that the reason for the loss of two of those games was a lack of uniformity in a certain part of the team.

We must thank the two boys who so willingly acted as goalkeepers in the respective games. The 1st XI. match with the Greens was by far the best game of the season. Each side fought its hardest and then, when the time was almost up, their winning goal was unluckily pushed in by one of our own side! It was in this game that two of our enthusiastic 2nd XI. acted so splendidly. The 2nd XI., in the last House match of the season, gave us the first victory of the term.

Next term, of course, we shall be having the Annual Sports. The great thing to remember is that many races are lost through lack of training; we certainly have some good runners in the House who could show their ability if they would train themselves in their running, and some good jumpers who would do well to practise their jumping. We must remember also that Cricket matches are not always won by scoring a great number of runs, but by good fielding. Last cricket season discovered several excellent Dark Blue fielders. Therefore let us get as much cricket and other sports' practice during the coming holidays as possible.

C.D.

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COUNTRY HOUSE.

The Greens have, I think, on the whole enjoyed a successful football season, although one, not without its surprises and reverses. These, however, besides supplying a more or less agreeable uncertainty, have probably taught us that too much self-confidence is both un desirable, and deceptive.

Our position at the top of the table is due, in great part to the uniform excellence of the 2nd XI., which, although on two occasions incomplete, has won with ease each of the six matches played this season. The first 2nd XI. match of this term, that against the Town House, resulted in a, victory of 8—0, in spite of the fact that the House was represented by but seven boys. Our gratitude is due to them for gaining so signal a victory, although seriously handicapped. The 2nd XI. matches with Buckland and Maxton Houses resulted in victories of 4—0 and 5—0.

The 1st XI. match with the Light Blues, in which our forwards were, handicapped by the absence of Cole, resulted in a draw (3—3); and in the match with Buckland House the forward line was again disabled, this time by the absence of Denton. The match, however, was narrowly won by 3 goals to 2, after a hard and enjoyable game, in which the Dark Blues put up a splendid and unexpected resistance of which they may be justly proud. The, last match of the season, that against the Reds., ended in a draw (1—1), this result being due to a certain lack of dash among, our inside forwards.

Encouraged by these successes, and mindful that, before the Shield can assume, once more its wreath of green, the, supremacy of the House must be established in Cricket and Athletics, let every boy during the holidays practise as much as possible both running and cricket, so that if called upon to represent the House, he may do his duty to it to the best of his ability.

A.T.

FOOTBALL.

Results of House Matches-Spring Term.

1st XI.

JAN. 26th.—Maxton, 3; Buckland, 2.
JAN. 26th.—Town, 3; Country, 3.
FEB. 2nd.—Maxton, 4; Town, 1.
FEB. 2nd.—Country, 3; Buckland, 2.

FEB. 23rd.—Maxton, 1; Country, 1.

FEB. 23rd.—Town, 3; Buckland, 2.

2nd XI.

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House Positions.

W. H. PAY.

D.C.S. OLD BOYS v. THE SCHOOL.

The Annual Past v. Present Football Match, which has not been played for several years, was revived by the game which took place at Elms Vale on Wednesday afternoon, 22nd December, a very enjoyable but hard fought game ending in a victory for the Old Boys by 5 goals to 4. Playing throughout with only ten men, our opponents were hard put to it to keep out the attacks of our team who pressed vigorously.

At half time the score was three goals to two in the Old Boys' favour.

As a result of strong attacking the School scored twice in the second half but the Old Boys also netted twice.

All the Old Boys' forwards scored; Cole scored three goals and Denton one for the School Teams:

School.—Pelham; Pay, Gormley; Harley, Motley, Twyman; Russell, Watts, Cole, Denton and Mr. Constable.

OLD Boys.—Lamidey; Took.; Davis, Russell, Sutton; Watts, Coombs, Standring, Wilde and England.

SPORTS BALANCE SHEET-10th MARCH. 

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

During the term there has been but little activity in the Corps. Parades have been attended by very few, but it is pleasing to note that those who attend at all, attend regularly. The attractions of football have, no doubt, had a great effect on those who are continually absent, but it must be remembered that there is plenty of practice to be had after parade with the rest of the Corps. On the whole there seems to be an undesirable, lack of keenness, due no doubt to the fact that camp is far off, both in memory and expectation. However, we must hope and try for better things next term.

A few recruits have been welcomed to the Corps, namely, Cadets Bottle, pri., Bottle, sec., and Barton, but C.Q.M.S. Scarlett is always ready to receive more. As several of the older members have left, notably Cpl. Young, Cadets Davies, Bromley, etc., there has not been much progress in increasing our numbers, and consequently boys are asked to remember that this is just as much a branch of School life, as football or cricket.

Promotions have taken place to fill the vacancies caused by the departures mentioned above. Tests were held for the new Lance Corporals, which, after keen competition, resulted in the promotion of Cadets Watts, Pay and Lonsdale. Those who failed to win a stripe are urged to try their best for next time. Above all, they must not get downhearted.

Shooting practice has been indulged in but once recently, owing to an accident to the sights of the gun. This, however, is now remedied, and more practice may be hoped for.

As a final word, I would urge one and all connected with the Corps to "buck up" and give of their best to make it a success. Otherwise it most decidedly will not be a success, but a failure, and this we all wish to avoid. Do what you can. If you can't bring recruits with you, be sure to come yourself, but either come regularly or give it up.

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Balance Sheet.

THE SCHOOL CONCERT.

On the evening of Saturday, 19th February, the School once more performed before a large—a very large audience of parents and friends. As we review the past few years we remember certain other occasions when, always under the able guidance of Mr. Taylor, the Boys' Choir performed. "Merrie England," for instance, is a name that will live pleasantly in the minds of all for a long while. This time, however, we have been ably helped by our sister institution—the Girls' School.

Many of us boys, I know, wondered "what the girls' half would be like"—wondered all the more when we heard rumours of pieces from "Emma."

The fateful night arrived, although at one time it seemed a long way off, and the result is that while we are content with our own half, we feel it our duty to proffer our congratulations to the girls.

Our audience, besides being large, was enthusiastic and appreciative.

The first half of the programme was taken over entirely by the Girls' School. It opened with a two-part song by Edward German, entitled "The Shepherds' Dance," followed immediately by a trio, ably rendered, "Memory." The musical programme was pleasingly interspersed by dances executed by the younger members of the School. Of these, the "Hornpipe" was fully deserving of all the praise it evoked.

The sketch, taken from Jane Austen's "Emma," provided another pleasing item, those participating therein acquitting themselves well.

The first half concluded with an old Country Song, "Sir Eglamore."

Our half of the programme opened with a musical setting of "Lord Ullin's Daughter," which was the "show piece" of the new songs we sang.

The two songs, "Summer Eve" and "Sweet Echo," past favourites, were well received by the audience. The instrumental part of our half included a stirring march, Well played by Chas. Day, and a violin duet entitled "Cheltonia" (composed by Mr. Taylor), by F. Wellard and E. Belsey.

This was the first occasion on which we have included a sketch in our programme, and thanks to the untiring efforts of Mr. Watt and Mr. Langley and the enthusiasm of the six boys, it was a great success—the great success of the evening, Tomlin's impersonation of the girl Ophelia was regarded by many as a masterpiece. The subject of this sketch was a burlesque on Hamlet, called "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern," and the six characters, Ophelia, Hamlet, Guildenstern, Rosencrantz, Queen and King, were taken by Tomlin, Pelham, Phillips, Watts, Strugnell and Quinlan, respectively, all being members of the Sixth.

A Gymnastic Display, comprising club swinging and tableaux, was also given. Here McConnell caused many to hold their breath by his solo club swinging.

Finally, the Harrow School Song was sung. As usual, this went in great style. There is something infinitely stirring in "Forty Years' On."

J.C.H.

BALANCE SHEET.

DOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS' CONCERT-19TH FEBRUARY, 1921.

MERIT LIST.

Form. Vb.—Rigden and Denton.
Form IVa.—Hussey (2), Haines (2), Wellard (2), Dixon (2), Lewis and Jones.
Form IVb.—Grinsted, Wren and Harley.
Form IIIa.—Gray (2), Dearling, Newing and Ott.

Form IIa.—Garland (2) and Newing.
Form IIb.—Sanders, Taylor and Betts.
Form IIc.—Barton.
Form Ia.—Jarret (2), Robertson, Trott, Beecham, Jeffery, Donald, pri., and Parsons.
Form Ib.—Pilcher.

JUNIOR SCHOOL.

Trans. A.—Frame.
Trans. B.—Harman and Turner.

Upper Prep.—Oliver.
Lower Prep.—Dewar.

LITERARY COMPETITIONS.

I.—Open to Forms IVa. and IVb.

Prose article on "Electionitis." Won by E. T. Lewis, IVa.; commended, D. Grinsted, IVb.

Other Subjects.—No award made.

Electionitis.

Electionitis is an ancient malady that attacks both old and young.

It affects people in different ways. For instance, it has been known to draw crowds of electors from their cosy firesides on a cold, drizzling night, to stand and listen to a few orators expounding the merits or demerits of the candidates.

The result of this is often the hasty summoning of the doctor next morning, and the patient is ordered plenty of "mixture" and gruel, not to mention mustard plasters or linseed poultices.

In others the disease causes an argumentative madness, which, stimulated with a little alcohol, frequently results in a few bruises, or ends in the Police Court.

It is not so virulent amongst women. They usually talk it over during the afternoon cup of tea—and promptly forget it.

Youngsters are invariably moved to song, or a peculiar hissing and booing, or a tendency to beat old tin-ware.

It is a highly infectious disease and the attack usually lasts about three weeks. After the declaration of the poll, the patient makes a speedy recovery, and a majority for his candidate sets him all the high road to good health.

E. T. LEWIS (IVa.).
 

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Electionitis is unfortunately a disease from which we in England are suffering severely at present.

Its symptoms are very violent and begin when a Member of the House of Commons is raised to the peerage or applies for the Stewardship of the Chiltern Hundreds. At this point the people affected should be put in a padded room where they would be at liberty to proclaim the rights and the wrongs of the respective candidates. Unfortunately England is short of padding material, and the people who are affected are allowed to wander about the streets. As the disease is contagious, many, including children who do not possess the franchise, get the disease and pass it on.

A recent outbreak, which was noted for its violence, occurred at D---r and resulted in more than one person catching the disease in its worst form.

D. GRINSTED (IVb.).

YE CHRONICLES.

Bifel that whan ye knyghtes and squyeres returned to theyre strongholde (ye, abode of sondry illes, yclept Colde and Northe Wynds ye foes of Comforte) they were called upon to lamente ye departure of a certayne R'Eatr, a knyghte of passing greet renoun and of divers charmes. For he had resouned within hymselfe and hadde fyxed his purpose to abandonne those harbingers of Sorrow—Matrix. and Ynter—and to grapple with oon Seville Sir Vice. Whereat his companions didde grieve for that they coude no lenger say: "We are seven."

But to theyre greet joie and consolacioun, oon, a Makere of Bowes, didde take up hise abowde with them. He spake thus: "Oh noble brethrenne, it is meet, right and fitting, that I sholde abide with you until ye time is fulfilled that I must go out agaynst a wight, yclept Wye, ye bosom frende of Wherefore." Then a loude anthem of prayse was raysed for that agayn the Knyghtes weren seven.

Whan that Wytman ye Scribe and La Jour hadde retourned they didde diligently apply themselves to theyre taskes to fulfille theyre devoir as doughty knyghtes. Therefore they didde burnishe theyre armes with ye brush of Lernynge and ye polisshe of Studie. Natheless it was not permitted that they sholde dwell always in a peaceful londe, for ye puissant Overlorde did bring from ye turbulent outre courts a mobbe of unruly yeomen and did de establishe them nigh, yea at ye verraye, thresholde of theyre habitatioun.

Wheyrefore ye knyghtes were dismayed but dolorous trouble was heaped upon them inasmuch as they purforce hadde to entre this abode of Fizziks, yclept Pandemonium, many tymes for that ye overlorde wished them to subdue and be an ensample for these unruly merchants. Yea the trouble didde break out also midst ye knyghtes, for some languished under ye panges of Historie and yet otheres under ye étude of sondry landes and waters. Wherefore they departed and didde concentrate each upon his separate werk.

Now it beseemeth wel that hereinne sholde be written concerning many and strange thinges that did de happe about the seconde moneth. Thanne ye Puissant Overlorde didde tak conseil and fynde it good and pleasannt in hys eyen that certayn of ya knyghtes sholde, upon occasioun. and certayn of ya merchants, hereinbefore mentioned, synge of the gloria and renoun of theyre Fore-Beres, yea even biforn ya Parents. Wheyreat theyre arose anoon, one nemmned La Glany of Ye Overlordes who didde tak of ye knyghtes three, and three withouten, the which he deyned war enou to mingle with theyre bettres. But of ye three knyghtes, tak he two; the one he made to be a Scoler and the othere sikerly he was a vileyne. And the third, him he made a merye damsel, passing fayre to look upon named Ophelia, with a countenaunce such that many didde beholde and marvel, and wheyreof ye poet hath sayed:—

Hir mouth ful small and thereto softe and reed;

But sikerly she hadde a fair forheed.

It was almost a spanne brood, I trou;

For hardily, but she was undergrowe.

And the reste of ye myghtye actes of ye knyghtes and Squyres are there not written in ye hoke of ye Pharos?

"UMLAUT YE SCRIBE."

QUOTATIONS.

1ST C.C.C.P. (F.) RE. ARMOURY:—

"This is the Arsenal. From floor to ceiling,

Like a huge organ rise, the burnished arms."

Longfellow.

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VI. SCIENCE V. THE REST:—

"And wherefore doth your rout send forth a joyous shout?"

Macarulay.

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MR. ——— AT ENTRANCE OF JUNIOR LOBBY:—

"Regardless of their doom the little victims play."

Gray.
 

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SERGT. -MAJOR:—

"Called him soft names in many a mused rhyme."

Keats.

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EARLY COMERS:

"Oft' have we seen them at the peep of dawn."

Gray.

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TUESDAY MORNING HOSPITAL COLLECTION:—

"Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere."

Gray.

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CHEMISTRY LABORATORY:—

"To the sense did fragrant (1) odours yield."

Spenser.

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H——R— — X:—

"He all the country could outrun,

Could leave both man and horse behind

But often, ere the chase was done,

He reeled."

Wordsworth.

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EN ROUTE FOR THE NEW PLAYING FIELD:—

"Does the road wind uphill all the way?"

Rossetti.

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C.W.P.:—

"With lines of genius on his cheek,

In finest tones the youth could speak."

Wordsworth.

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D—— ——(i.):—

"I never felt the kiss of love,

Nor maiden's hand in mine."

Tennyson.

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G— — —G:—

"She's at the window many an hour

His coming to discover

And he looked up to — —'s bower

And she looked on her lover."

Campbell.

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SCHOOL CONCERT PARTY:—

"We are the music makers."

O'Shaughnessy.

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THE SCHOOL:—

"Where oft I gained gifts and goodly grace."

Spenser.

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IN ANTICIPATION OF A SCHOOL DINNER:—

"What neat repast shall feast us, light and choice."

Milton.

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MR. —— GIVING A LESSON ON THE INDUCTION COIL:—

"Who was so firm, so constant, that this coil

Would not affect his reason?"

Shakespeare, "Tempest."

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A SCHOOL DESK.

I will not tire you with the details of my manufacture and origin, but let it suffice when I say that I am seven years' old and belong (at present) to Tom Brown, of Form Va., of the Dover County School for Boys.

When I first assisted in the education of the Dover boys, I was a polished creation of mahogany; now I am scratched and worn but still quite serviceable. How I came by these honourable scars will farm the subject of this narrative.

My first occupant was a small lad named Hourdcrust; small in stature but big in brain. He used to sit on the seat and one had to look twice before his presence was observed.

His favourite pastime was to polish me with his "lab" duster and then to slide rubber heels, books and rulers down my surface, so that they would land, with a loud smack, on the floor. Pea-shooting and catapulting occupied a large proportion of his time also. He cut his initials on my lid (they are there now), and, on their discovery, my seat was voted hard and uncomfortable, though his was probably more uncomfortable, owing to a recent removal of dust from its surface.

My next occupant was one Boneyard, a lad of some sense and a much larger proportion of nonsense. He used to make weak attempts at ventriloquism and very often his efforts in this direction nearly resulted in his strangling himself. His home-work was generally done in the five minutes before morning prayers and his excuses were worthy of a higher intellect and a nobler cause. He was a great athlete, marbles and ludo being his special spheres of activity. He was very considerate to his books, for, in order that none should claim priority by heading a row, he used to lay them carefully in my interior, their appearance generally tending to bring to mind that charming and ancient ballad "My ole man's a dustman."

During the period of the War I had many pleasant but undistinguished tenants, so, their activities not being worthy of note, we will now discuss my present occupant, Tom Brown.

Tom is Captain of the Form, at Football, Cricket and domestic affairs during lessons. Though a very high spirited boy, and not very particular as to his position in class, he is a sport in every sense of that much ill-used word. He is an adept at making drawing pins particularly objectionable and his mirth, in these cases, is quite diverting, for he stands up and reports. "So and so has taken one of my drawing pins" or some other such humorous piece of impudence.

Tom is a lover of nature, so that I often find that I am being used as a playground for beetles, white mice, or, on occasions, a diminutive toad. Their activities are accentuated by gentle persuasion from their owner, who can make frogs jump from his own desk to the shoulder of his chum in front. This gentle youth, being nervous of this particular species of animal, in turn, causes Tom much uncontrollable mirth.

There are various other tricks Tom practises, but to reveal them would be giving information to the "enemy," so again I must close, my lid, till given permission to speak.

H. W. STOKES.

THE LETTERS OF L' AH PI.

To the most honoured and reverend Wang Chow, greetings.

Since last I saw your radiant countenance, O defendant of the sun, many and strange have been the adventures which have befallen me. Arrived in Dover, as this collection of dwelling places is locally known, I left the great junk which conveyed me hither and forthwith applied myself to find some house wherein I might fix my abode. As I made my way down the main road it seemed to be of so uncommon a nature that I cannot forbear describing it to you.

From the shore it winds by many crooked turns through the town, and, strange to say, its surface being in no place level, it assumes a form like that of the mountain tracks of our land. Two shallow ruts, generally at the same distance from each other, are to be seen in this road. At irregular intervals one finds them lined with steel and protected by great boulders sunk deep into the ground close by. Great iron buildings of ponderous size and ungainly appearance run in these narrow channels, propelled by some mystical power evidently beyond the control of the tram drivers as men call them. On account of their extreme silence of movement, their approach can only be detected with the greatest effort, even at a distance of two or three miles.

Strange and arresting as were these wonders, I was even more impressed by the multitude of small youths, all wearing the same type of headgear and evidently members of a local educational community, who were to be seen in every place. Nowhere could the eye be turned without two or three of these persons coming within its vision. Their caps were of some blue material, having a badge affixed to the front portion and a star of blue, red, orange or green inserted in the crown. These boys were obviously well governed and instructed in good breeding, as their general deportment showed. Thinking that from one, of these I might obtain the knowledge I desired as to lodgment during my stay, I stopped a dear little fellow about four feet in height, asking if he could direct me to some house where apartments could be obtained. Raising his carefully manicured hand, he completely uncovered and, transferring a morsel of some dainty confection to one side of his mouth, replied in the most polished terms, directing me to a place of high repute such as I desired. Having deposited my belongings in this house, I considered how beneficial it would be to my general education if I were to join the same establishment as that patronised by my youthful guide. I immediately set forth to carry out my intention.

O, my dear Wang Chow, how a lone traveller in a foreign clime appreciates a kindly welcome extended by a friendly hand. This emotion I have indeed experienced. Arrived at the building wherein I hoped to commence my studies, I pushed a small white sphere, since above it was the word "Push," and within no more than forty-seven minutes the door was opened by a person who I verily behave must be unique in everyone of his characteristics. His voice was soft, and musical, and his language couched in the politest of terms, although I had disturbed him during his afternoon meal, as he most pleasantly explained; his deportment was so straight and sprightly and indeed so refreshing was his very presence, that I was immediately convinced that in some previous time he had served with the British Army. In no other institution could a man gain such a splendid physical development and so complete a command of the English speech, as had this individual.

My beloved Wang Chow, I will not tire your indulgence by a long description of the process by which I gained entrance to the building and to the fraternity sheltered by it daily. Let it suffice to say that my efforts were at last successful and that upon the following Monday I attended in the capacity of a scholar in an Upper Form.

Some days later, as I passed along the upper corridor of this noble edifice, I perceived a number of small boys gathered together, talking in a manner alternately excited and sorrowful. As I stand and gazed I heard a step behind me, and turning my head I saw one of the chief mandarins approaching with a thin volume under his arm and a bamboo wand in his hand. His face was stern as though he contemplated some dark deed of vengeance.

This strange occurrence gave me much cause of subsequent meditation. Such questions as I asked my colleagues served only to cause, much laughter and friendly joking to be directed against me, so that I have not yet found the solution of this mystery. I am endeavouring to discover how I may on some future occasion join myself to the expectant company and find out the secret of this assembling.

While, on a recent afternoon, I was concentrating all my intellectual powers upon studies, a sudden uproar from an adjoining apartment broke in upon my labours. I found it impossible to work, either for thinking upon the cause of this noise or for the abstracting influence it held over my mind.

Having mentioned this room, I must describe its inmates to you, otherwise your opinion of English youth would certainly be unsatisfactory.

Their chief occupation is said by these in authority to be the study of mathematics and science. As they are for the most part rather juvenile, several toys have been provided for their amusement. When they have pleased their guardian mandarins by no less than fifteen minutes application to their lessons, they are permitted to play with the toys I have above mentioned for the remainder of the day. Their behaviour cannot be wondered at when it is considered that upon arrival at the top of the School, the boys' characters are judged by the mandarins, and the rougher element are set to study the sciences and the more refined, the arts. (I heartily approve of this method of division.) So irresponsible is their conduct, however, that they are refused admittance to their Form Room until the same time as the commoner folk, and they have perforce to remain in the corridor outside their compartment. The effect of this is to give the whole School an untidy appearance, and to cause a sensitive person much distress.

Still, my friend, we must not ridicule those less fortunate than ourselves. I must now close my letter, O descendant of the, Celestial Orb, but I hope to send you future communications.

Your Friend,

L'AH PI.

SCHOOL LIFE IN BUENOS AIRES.

(EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER OF MR. A. COLLIER JAMES.)

2nd February, 1921.

We are now in the last month of the Long Vac. and start school again on the 1st of March. We have only two terms a year on account of the distance some of the boys have to come—from Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Patagonia, etc. Even so, some of them do not go home in the winter holiday in July, which is just for the month—they would have only a few days at home and be travelling the greater part of the time. This Vac. is for two months and a half; the summer one is from a little before Christmas to March. Some of the boys come from the most remote, places imaginable, where their parents have estancias. One who came here to school had never seen another boy—and was probably ten or twelve years old! . . . . .

The College group of buildings comprises School House with seven class-rooms, Art Room, Laboratory and Lecture Theatre—Assembly Hall with stage and Cinema room—Dinning Hall block with kitchens, common room and billiard room for staff, bed sitting rooms for four of the resident masters and ten dormitories with three ranges of bathrooms, shower baths, etc.—Swimming Bath with changing room—Cottage for other resident masters—Play room, for wet days—Chapel—Workmen's Quarters—Laundery—Library, book-room, tuck shop and carpenter's shop—also Sanatorium with two wards and two trained nurse's. There are ten acres of fine playing fields, two tennis courts, bat-fives court, beautiful gardens and orchards galore!

. . . . . . Buenos Aires is such a cosmopolitan city that native masters can be found for almost every European language and many Oriental ones as well, if they were needed.

The only way to treat the weather here is to carry on without taking any notice of it, but the natives think "los ingleses" more or less mad probably. So we play tennis furiously in the middle of the afternoon in the sun. One can hardly get much hotter after a certain point is reached and, clad in the lightest of clothing, one is wet through after the exertion of breakfast and chapel on a January morning as early as 7.30 or 8 a.m.! It is a lovely climate, though—day after day with a cloudless sky and very often a pleasant breeze from the La Plata. We have tremendous thunderstorms at times when one could imagine oneself back again in France in the 1918 offensive—a continuous flicker and roll all night with, at intervals, a mighty flash and crash following instantaneously as a heavier cloud passes over. The hailstones are sometimes of enormous size and very dangerous.

One has to get used to the visits of a variety of insects here, too—spiders, which, by the way are not insects, beetles and the ubiquitous mosquito, besides the ordinary fly in vast numbers the "mosea" as distinct from its diminutive the "mosquito." To keep out the latter and the sun we have "persianas," a kind of Venetian blind shutter with mosquito gauze inside. There are no wasps here, however, except the solitary kinds, which, considering the amount of fruit, is quite a blessing. I have found a tarantula more than once spread out on the window above my bed in the evening. These have hairy bodies, anything in size from a hazel-nut to a walnut, and legs in proportion. When disturbed they rear up on their hind legs and jump at the offending object; their bite is very serious. I generally go for them with a tennis shoe but one must be careful to hit them the first time, as they move at great speed. There is a kind on the Pampas which is much bigger and will chase a man on horseback and go as fast as a trotting horse. The Gauchos have a legend that the city of Cordoba was once attacked by them! The fireflies are very pretty here after dark, especially on a warm night after rain when they flash about in thousands. There is no night silence, tree-frogs and various kinds of crickets see to that, plus owls, bats, etc. One is surrounded, enveloped, as it were by a continuous shrill scream of the crickets in the playing fields after dark and cannot tell in the least where it is coming from. A cricket got into the dining hall some time ago and appeared to keep up one continuous scream for three-quarters of an hour without taking breath (but it does not depend on their vocal organs, I suppose) all the time we were at dinner. . . . . .

I enjoy the hot weather, though it has only reached 92^o or 95^o in the shade so far—this month we shall perhaps go up to 104^o or 105^o. The people here have a proverb: "Los ingleses y los perros caminan siempre en el sol!" which is to say that  "Englishmen and dogs always walk on the sunny side of the street!" It is something to the good, anyway, that they mention us before the dogs! The natives, both men and women, carry fans in the streets now the weather is getting warm, and the police have just come out in their summer rig-out—a great white cotton covering over their helmets, shielding all the face and neck from the sun; they carry white batons and revolvers, and although there are affrays at times in the streets, people do not seem to shoot each other here so much as one might suppose! Occasionally fusillades start at very short notice between police and strikers in the Plazas or elsewhere. January is a bad time—it gets so hot that people "can't abear themselves," apparently.

THE SCHOOL WIRELESS.

When in Fifth Form I often heard passing mention of the School Wireless, but my connection with it was very limited. Now and then, in passing the door of Form Six, I had seen a small group gathered about an imposing collection of wires and accumulators; "listening in" was the information afforded me by the well-informed youth. Beyond this I knew nothing.

Then came a time when those in authority decreed that I should be elevated to Sixth Form and should pursue my studies in the abode of the wireless set. From the very first, moment that I saw the operator, pencil in hand and with furrowed brow, listening for FL time signals, or, when there was "nothing doing," heard him airily speaking of spark and C.W., crystals, etc., the wireless set and all connected with it possessed a great fascination for me, and I determined to "listen in" at all costs.

The opportunity soon arrived. A new recruiting campaign was launched by the Cadet Corps and, with sentiments of loyalty to the School swelling my bosom (plus a desire to "listen in"), I offered my services. Being now an "authorised person," I was permitted from time to time to don the phones and sit with pencil in hand and furrowed brow, and, when the message baffled me, to call (more or less politely) for silence.

Then the thermionic valve (I am becoming quite conversant with wireless nomenclature) arrived! Wireless Telephony, Concerts, possibly Dame Clara Butt, were all now within our reach! I grasped the significance of it all and applied for permission to remain after school and manipulate, unrestrained by any, the many switches, condensers, etc. This was granted and thus I was able to derive a great deal of pleasure from this new child of Science.

But "listening in" is not without its sorrows. One I well recollect.

It was a winter's evening; all the boys had departed and the form room where, I sat was illuminated only by the glow of the valve. Suddenly a loud note struck the phones. The warning da-di-da-di-da, was buzzed comparatively slowly. I was all on the alert—this surely I could read! The station signal came somewhat faster—the message floored me. Still I could locate the station. I flew to that source of all knowledge, the Wireless Year Book, and rapidly turning over the pages, read:—XYZ, North Coast Queensland, hours of transmission 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Slowly I pulled out my watch—5.15 it said, time for tea. I closed the book, turned out the, valve and went home.

W. PAY.

THE WRECK OF THE s.s. "PIAVE."

The s.s. Piave was a large American liner carrying many thousands of tons of food, and was bound for Rotterdam on 30th January, 1919. She struck the Goodwins early on Thursday morning, when it was exceedingly rough and there was a high wind.

My father being a pilot was called to try to get her off. He said she was wedged firmly on the sands.

There were eight tugs trying to pull her off, but it was too rough and the hawsers kept breaking. By Thursday evening they knew she must break under the heavy strain, so they put off in the lifeboats, but only just in time, for the Piave broke her back and went down. One of the lifeboats was smashed in launching, so the other boats were rather full after those who were in her had been picked up.

The boat, my father was in got caught in a whirlpool, caused by the suction of the sinking vessel, but they got out and went safely back to Folkestone.

E.B., IIIb.

JUNIOR SCHOOL LITERARY COMPETITIONS.

I.—Short Story or Description introducing names of boys in the Junior School—B. Tucker, Trans. B.

Other Subjects.—No award made.

An Excursion.

It was now noon and we, were still far from Wells, which was our destination. Father met an old friend who is a Taylor, and he took us home with him and showed us his house. He had a lovely garden with a cucumber Frame and also a mower and Barrow. We did not have to Pay for any food or lodging we had there, as he had worked for my father years ago as a Clark. He went with us nearly to the End of our journey: He left us at a pretty village called Hadfield, where we had some tea and bought some Tucker's toffee.

We went on along the cliffs, as father, being a good Walker, preferred that way. The Waters were dashing so high that I was forbidden to go near the edge.

The rain had started to come down in torrents! by now, so we went inland and all you could see was Brown Ryeland. The rain was beating very Sharp against my face.

As it was the bye Law of the place, a party of men including the Smith were sent out to meet us on the Hill and welcome us into the town.

B. TUCKER (Trans. B).

THE ROCK OF GIBRALTAR.

The Rock of Gibraltar is a peninsula three and a quarter miles long and a quarter of a mile wide.

On the Rock there are monkeys that have no tails.

Narcissus grow wild and when the flowers are out, you can see nothing but white patches.

There are several caves on the Rock but St. Michael's Cave is the biggest and many people visit it. One part of the cave looks like a pulpit and another part has long pieces of rock hanging from the top like icicles. It is called the Cathedral.

There are many openings in the cave. One is about 100ft. deep, and you have to hold on to a rope to go down.

There are other places of interest, such as the old Moorish Castle, which is now a convict prison, and the Galleries. These are tunnels cut through the rock.

There are numbers of old guns in them. The Rock is divided into two parts by an old wall which is called Charles the Fifth's wall.

L. HILL (Lower Prep.).

MARCH.

DOVER SLIPWAY.

Not many people at Dover know that sometimes there is a ship launched here. This is so. The ships are not built on the slipway, which is in Northampton Street, but come there for repairs. The ship is drawn up to the slipway by lowering a large cradle into the water and then floating the ship on to this cradle. Great care must be taken to get the ship exactly in the right place, otherwise it would be impossible to haul her up the slipway. When the ship is exactly central, a powerful engine is set in motion at the top of the slipway and the ship is slowly brought to land, when you can see the barnacles and other things sticking to the, bottom.

When the repairs are finished, and she is ready for launching, all the supports are taken away, the cradle is pulled up a little and she glides down to the water, gaining speed as she goes, reaching the water with a great splash. When the water is deep enough she floats off the cradle and is then moored to the quay.

F. LANDREY (Lower Prep.).

A FEW HOURS IN MARSEILLES.

I thought you might like to hear of my short stay in Marseilles in May, 1919. I arrived there on the Fleet Messenger, Woodnut, on the 22nd May, just before noon. We did not land till after four o'clock. Having had an early tea, we had a stroll for about three hours. It is a very beautiful town, for the roads are very wide and lined with big trees. The shops are large, with very expensive things in the windows. It has a good many very queer trams. Sometimes you would see two or three linked together, as in London.

Marseilles has a very big Zoo, which I did not visit. On the hills to the East is an enormous gilt statue of some Saint. It is a very prominent feature of the view seen from the harbour. When the sun shines on this statue it glitters and appears dazzling to the eye. The harbour has at its entrance two big lighthouses, painted white with bands of black. Both lighthouses stand on small islands.

VICTOR FRYER (Trans. A).