Summer Term, 1922.—The Summer Term will begin on Thursday, 4th May, and end on Wednesday, 26th July, 1922. Boys are particularly requested to have their railway season tickets made out to cover both dates.

Playing Fields.—At last it is possible to say that the playing fields (formerly Long Hill Camp) are likely to be fit for use in the coming Summer Term. The War Office having come to terms with the Kent Education Committee, the work of reinstatement has been rapidly and satisfactorily pushed forward. How great a benefit this will be to the School can only be realised by those who have experienced School life with adequate playing field accommodation.

Speech-day Address.—One result of the visit of Earl Winterton is the gift of a leather bound book, "Heroes and Hero Worship," to be given as a prize in whatever class and for whatever object I think best. In sending this gift, our guest expresses his view that the interpretation put upon his Prize-giving address by some was probably not quite correct. He adds that he was not in the least deprecating education, but urging that education should fit the boy or girl to earn his or her own living, and he again points out that there is an enormous surplus of labour in sedentary professions in every country, but it is the other way about in agricultural enterprise in many countries of the world, and especially in new countries. It is good to know that our School curriculum, more particularly on the Science side, coincides with this view, and I only wish that farm training endowments could be bequeathed to the School, and farm training scholarships offered to us by the Australian Government, as in the case of Christ's Hospital; but the basis of taking advantage of such a scheme must necessarily depend upon a boy's education in engineering and scientific subjects.

Parents' Association.—I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Parents' Association for handing over to me for School purposes the proceeds of the Whist Drives. The amounts will be used to purchase additional School crockeryware, small tables, etc., so that the School may hold its social functions without borrowing. Capt. H. F. Bourdeaux, H.M.S. Telegraph Ship Alert, has very kindly sent a handsome donation in order to supplement this fund, and his kind letter expresses the pleasure it has given him to make such a gift, which deserves our special thanks. It may be of interest to know that the parents of boys attending the English Public Schools are forming a Parents' Association, so that any well founded criticism from parents may be made to the proper quarters.

Staff.—The influenza epidemic claimed several victims from the School Staff, all of whom rapidly recovered, except Mr. Evans, who has been seriously ill ever since. We sincerely regret his enforced absence, and are glad to know that he is now making a steady recovery. Fortunately we were able to secure a substitute in the person of Mr. W. Stephens, an Old Boy of St. Bees' Grammar School, who has not only taken his Degree at London University, but has specialised in woodwork and kindred subjects. Mr. Stephens is to stay with us until the end of term, and we wish him a happy and prosperous future when he secures a permanent appointment. Our sincerest sympathy was extended to Mr. F. F. Allin in the loss he sustained by the death of his mother in December last, and in the more recent bereavement which has fallen upon Mr. H. Nobbs, whose father died suddenly a month ago.

Accommodation.—It will be or great assistance to the School Governors and Headmaster to get as early as possible a list of the boys who propose to enter the School in September next. Late entrants, i.e., boys about the age of 13, can hardly expect to be admitted unless they come from a Secondary School of similar standing, but boys between the ages of 8 and 11 always stand the best chance of admission. Parents, therefore, are advised to make up their minds as early as possible, and to let me know the names of intending pupils not later than the end of May next. A copy of the Form of Admission and the Syllabus of the Entrance Test can be had on application.

EDITORIAL.

The history of the term—as the Chronicler says: "Is it not written in ye book of ye 'Pharos'?" from the first influenza germ to the last goal of the latest House match. So those who diligently search our pages will find it all there, in addition to words of wit and wisdom in prose and verse on "many things," such as Compulsory Games and Prefects, even if not "Cabbages and Kings."

The visit of our School Athletic Team to Beckenham, with (we hope) a record number of supporters, is, at the time of writing, an event of the near future. Even if they fail to repeat all last year's successes, we know they will do their best and take victory or defeat in the true spirit of sport. The results we shall have to hold over till our next issue.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

The School Athletic Sports have been fixed for Wednesday, 7th June.

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By the kind invitation of the exhibitors of the film, some of the senior boys were able, on 16th March, to see pictures illustrating some Incidents of the Banana Industry. The views of tropical scenery and of the work of the banana plantations were such as to make us wish there were more of them, and the parts of the film showing the methods of distribution gave a valuable lesson on modern methods in commerce and transport.

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The debate on Compulsory Sports seems to have aroused great interest, and we have received much interesting correspondence on the subject, presumably from those who had no opportunity of voicing their opinions at the Literary Society's meeting. Lack of space prevents our publishing more than two of the letters.

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E. W. Fuller's place on the Magazine Committee has been filled by A. Motley (Form Va.).

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The School Benevolent Fund continues to make good progress, the total for the School year to date (20th March) being over £30. In addition, the special Christmas collection for St. Dunstan's realised £8 5s.

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As the Baths are now re-opened we understand that swimming practices will be resumed at once.

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In congratulating all those whose names appear in our list of Examination Successes, perhaps a word of special commendation is due to those who passed the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board Exam. The high proportion of passes and the large number of credit marks obtained make up a very satisfactory result and show that, given equal opportunities, our Dover, County School boys can acquit themselves as well as the candidates from Schools with a much wider reputation, such as Harrow, Rugby, Charterhouse, Dulwich, etc. Form V. please note, for future reference in December, 1922.

THE PRIZE-GIVING.

The gathering of a crowded audience in the Town Hall on 10th February for the revival of our Annual Prize-Giving recalled to mind many similar occasions of pre-war days. Canon Elnor (Chairman of the Higher Education Committee) was in the chair, and Earl Winterton, M.P., was present to give away the prizes.

The Chairman in his opening address referred to the difficulties the School had had to face during the last seven years, some of which—notably in regard to the provision of playing fields—had not yet been overcome.

The Headmaster, in his Report, gave a summary of some of the trials through which the School has safely passed, and the successes that have been achieved since the last Prize-Distribution. The numbers have already, he told us, considerably outgrown the accommodation provided in 1916, and the continued Success of older activities such as the School Sports, the Cadet Corps, the Pharos, and the Old Boys' Association has been supplemented by the formation of the Parents' Association as well as by the establishment of new School societies such as the Chess Club and Dramatic Society. Honours gained by the Old Boys in their business careers or at the Universities were enumerated and the Report concluded with a reference to the proposed increase in School Fees, which would help a little to meet the increased cost of a Secondary School Education.

After the presentation of the Certificates and Prizes a vote of thanks to Earl Winterton was proposed by the Mayor and seconded by Alderman Leney.

In replying, Earl Winterton expressed his pleasure at the opportunity of visiting a town with such proud ancient and recent historical associations as those of Dover—a town, moreover, so long represented in Parliament by the late Mr. George Wyndham, one of the most brilliant and most charming men he had ever met. The chief theme of his speech, however, was emigration, and the demand of the Colonies for skilled agriculturists. The boys listening to him would be likely to find that hard work would in the future be essential for those wishing to succeed in a "bankrupt and war-crippled world." The speaker referred with approval to the plan for boys' agricultural training recently started at Christ's Hospital, and hoped for an increase in the number of such schemes.

The formal proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Headmaster and Staff, proposed by Mr. H. N. Tomlin and seconded by Captain Rowe, the President and Secretary respectively of the Parents' Association.

A concert followed, in which all the items, judging from the appreciation expressed by the audience, were successfully rendered. Several part-songs and a trio were given, under the direction of Mr. Taylor, and some Junior School boys acted scenes from "Robin Hood." McConnel, Stanway, Fox, Nurse, Hopkins and Dalton appeared to enjoy themselves almost as much as the audience did, and we are pleased to report that, in spite of potations both frequent and deep and one or two lusty bouts at quarterstaff, nobody seemed one penny the worse."

The rendering of "the Tragical Comedy of Pyramus and Thisbe" is described elsewhere.

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PRIZE LIST.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION PRIZES.
Junior Good Fellowship Prize.
J. E. Chambers

Merit Card Prizes.
E. W. Fuller (Senior School)

C. J. Jarrett (Senior School)

A. W. Turner (Junior School)

Geography Prize.

R. A. Pelham

Art Prize

J. Roe

SPECIAL PRIZES.
Mayor's Good Fellowship Prize.
A. Twyman

The Clatworthy Senior Latin Prize.
A. Twyman

The Clatworthy Junior Latin Prize.
F. V. Hussey

The Tunnell Senior History Prize.
G. H. Roberts

The Tunnell Junior History Prize.
H. J. Gray

Staff Prize. Headmaster's Prize.
C. A. Scarlett G. L. Quinlan

FORM PRIZES.

PRESENTATION CUPS.
Tunnell Memorial Sports Cup.
H. H. Tomlin

Cadet Corps Section Cup.

Section II., Sergeant Pelham

Cadet Corps Shooting Cup.
 Lance.-Cpl. Gunn

EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

London Matriculation Examination, January, 1922.

Oxford and Cambridge joint Board Examination, December, 1921.

Oxford Senior Local Examination, December, 1921.

Boy Artificers' Examination, 1921.
E. W. Fuller

R.A.F. Mechanics.

OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION NOTES.

The only event to place on record since the publication of the last notes has been the Re-union. This function was undoubtedly a great success, far greater, I think, than was anticipated.

Our ambitions were realized and we were able to hold the Re-union at the Town Hall, the first to be held there since pre-war days. We are grateful to Messrs. Thomas and Clout for carrying out the exacting duties of M.C.'s.

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No team being available, the Old Boys' football match did not take place. It is to be hoped that this, one of the oldest customs of the School, will not be allowed to lapse.

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It is not proposed to run a Tennis Club this season.

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A Cricket Club is being formed. Will intending members communicate with the Secretary, Mr. H. Lawes, Worthington Street, Dover, from whom all particulars may be obtained?

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We hope to hold a Dance in Easter Week, on Tuesday, 18th April, and the Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 19th April, at 7 p.m. A good attendance is desired.

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J. E. Farrell (Cpl., R.A.P.C.) writes from Poona, India, where he is now stationed, giving some impressions of the country and sending remembrances to old acquaintances.

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J. A. M. Galilee has returned to Canada, whence he sends us an interesting article on Toronto, which will be found on another page. The number of recent contribution from Old Boys to the Pharos is a welcome sign of the interest they are taking in the Magazine and the School.

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A letter has been received from Hugh Horrex, who has gone to the State Agricultural College, Stellenbosch, South Africa. At the beginning of March he was one of the Students in charge of the College exhibits at the Rosebank Show, Cape Town, where he met another Old D.C.S. boy, Roberts, who is going in for fruit growing in the Colony.

V.C.S.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION.

The Dover Parents' Association has started in earnest its career of usefulness in the interests of our School.

At the annual Prize-giving, the Association had charge of the seating arrangements for the parents, while members of the Association acted as Stewards, and we were well satisfied with our efforts to make the Prize-giving a social event to be looked forward to in the future. The Association extend their congratulations to the recipients of their prizes. A die of the new School  Coat of Arms has been purchased by the Association and presented to the School.

The Executive Committee regret to announce that their efforts have been unavailing to secure from the S.E. and C. Railway any improvement in the train service for the boys from Deal and Walmer. Lieut. W. Donald, M.C., has been co-opted to the Executive Committee to represent Walmer. A donation of one guinea has been made to the Old Boys' Association Cricket Club. A Sub-Committee for social functions has been appointed.

On Wednesday, 22nd February, a most successful whist drive was held, when the prizes—Works of Dickens—were all won by parents. The prizes won by parents are stamped on the cover with the School Coat of Arms, which enhances their value and makes them really creditable additions to the home library.

The membership of the Association numbers 194, which is very encouraging for its inaugural year, but the Executive' Committee believe that, when those parents who have not yet signified their intention of becoming members realize that Our School is worthy of their own personal interest in all its activities, our membership is sure to increase. It is therefore desirable that parents should ask themselves, "Am I one of the 194?"

G.R.R.

THE LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

At a general meeting held on 27th January, 1922, it was decided to form in the School a Society of the above description.

The Headmaster was elected as President and a working Committee was chosen. The programme for this term is as follows:—

Feb. 3rd. Three short papers by members:

(a) The Working of a Motor-Cycle (Bourdeaux).

(b) English Moths (Taylor).

(c) Fish Life (Harverson).

Feb. 17th. A paper by Tomlin on "The Rise of the English Drama," followed by a talk by Phillips: "A wheel from Dover to Windermere."

Mar. 3rd. An open debate.

Mar. 17th. A lecture by Mr. Pearce on "Wireless Telegraphy."

Mar. 31st. A lantern lecture by Mr. Darby on some Geographical Subject.

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On Friday, 3rd February, the first meeting of the Society took place in the School Hall. The President took the chair and in opening expressed the hope that the Society would flourish, gave the members some good advice, and pointed out how such a society could aid education.

Then the three short papers were heard. Each one was followed by a round of applause, showing that it was well received by all present.

The President in closing expressed his pleasure at being elected to the Presidency of such a Society.

Mr. Uncles closed the meeting with an expression of thanks on behalf of the Committee to the President for accepting their invitation to the office and for taking the chair at the first meeting.

The second meeting took place on 21st February, Mr. Constable taking the chair.

Tomlin gave a clear paper on "The Rise of the English Drama," and this was followed by Phillips' account of his holiday by cycle from Dover to Windermere, which he described in fine style. This paper created great interest among the younger members. A vote of thanks was tendered to the Chairman and the speakers, to which Mr. Constable suitably replied.

The third meeting was a debate, which took place on 3rd March.

The motion was: "That Sports in Secondary Schools should be compulsory." Mr. Froude took the chair, and expressed his pleasure at being present at such a debate.

Scarlett proposed the motion and was seconded by Jones; Gormley opposed the motion and was seconded by Carter.

Everything went excellently and the vote taken at the end showed that the numbers were fairly evenly divided; the motion was lost by four votes.

Mr. Froude then closed the debate with a few suggestions as to the way in which a debate should be carried on.

L RIGDEN, Hon. Sec.

DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

This term the first public performance was given and, if "Pyramus and Thisbe" was representative of the work being done by the Society, the latter is evidently a most valuable department of School life.

Those who did not act at the Prize-giving have been studying "Macbeth" and "Edward II.," and have proved for themselves the living reality of the men and women created by Shakespeare and Marlowe.

Mr. Watt will welcome suggestions of suitable plays for future performance.

L.R.P.

CHESS CLUB NOTES.

The Chess Club, which was formed at the beginning of this School year, makes steady progress. The enthusiasm of our members justifies the expectation that we shall presently be able to raise a team which will worthily represent the School.

R.C.D.

FOOTBALL.

DOVER COUNTY SCHOOL v. HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Played at Folkestone on 22nd February.

The game opened well and the exchanges were fairly even. The Folkestone outside-right opened the scoring after about twenty minutes' play, and Harley equalised fifteen minutes later. The second half started with the score 1-1, and the School pressing strongly. Denton netted, and goals were later added by Strugnell and Rigden. Folkestone pressed hard, but the School defence rose to the occasion, and the game ended with the School winning 4-1.

SCHOOL TEAM:—Pelham; Hicks, Pay; Gormley, Motley, Twyman; Rigden, Denton, Cole, Harley, Strugnell.

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HOUSE MATCHES.

1st XI.

Feb. 8th.—Maxton, 8; Town, 1.
Feb 8th.—Country, 6; Buckland, 2.
Feb 22nd.—Country, 4; Maxton, 0.
Mar. 15th.—Buckland, 4; Maxton, 3.
Mar 15th.—Country, 6; Town, 1.

2nd XI.

Feb. 8th.—Maxton, 2; Town, 1.
Feb 8th.—Country, 5; Buckland, 1.
Feb 22nd.—Country, 7; Maxton, 0.
Mar. 15th.—Buckland, 6; Maxton, 1.
Mar. 15th.—Country, 4; Town, 2.

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TABLE OF POINTS TO 18th MARCH.

GAMES FUND ACCOUNT.

HOUSE NOTES.
Town House.

The Light Blue record, as far as points are concerned, is at present most unenviable. Our position is not, however, truly representative of the state of affairs in the House. Several alterations have been and are being made, with the result that, although games have been lost, the teams have improved and hopes of future success are brighter. This was evident in recent games. It is hoped that the Buckland House match will bring our hopes to materialization. W. K. McConnell, Rogers and Overs deserve special note for their work in the 2nd XI.

Our cricket reputation must be upheld next term, and the holidays will provide opportunities for practice. Note that!

L.R.P.

R.L.S.

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Country House.

The matches played during this term have yielded very, satisfactory results and a large number of points. The defeat sustained before Christmas was amply avenged by a 4-0 victory, and that setback of last term proved to be the only one in which the House lost points. The 2nd XI. continued their good work, although the last match revealed some weaknesses, occasioned through the departure of Pay and Payne, with whom go the good wishes of the whole House. A centre-forward must be found by next season, but meanwhile the cricket must be remembered. There are several vacancies to be filled, and practice will go al long way towards filling them. The advantage gained in the football must be kept up if we are to save the School the expense of buying ribbon of a different colour for that shield.

H.H.T.

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Maxton House.

The House started well against the "Light Blues," winning 8-1. Stokes did some hard work at centre-half, and Harley's shooting was good, while Pay saved our defence many times. The substitute goalkeeper was unlucky in not stopping the one goal and kept the ball out better than was expected.

We gave the "Greens" a good game, but they were one too many for us. Our weakness was at half-back, the forwards, often being entirely unsupported. The score should have been more equal, as our centre-forward missed two easy goals. Three days after this match Pay sailed for Australia. The loss of our captain was felt when we played the "Dark Blues," and were unlucky enough to lose 4-3. The winning goal of Lewis was quite accidental from the "Dark Blues" point of view, as our goalkeeper in trying to clear kicked the ball at Lewis's back, the ball rolling straight into the goal. Stokes scored twice with good long shots. The 2nd XI. won their first match, but have unfortunately lost the other two. Compared with other 2nd XI's our team is small, but when they become as big as their opponents they should win every time.

I hope members of our House will begin cricket practice during the holidays and will start sports practice as soon as we come back next term. There will be two vacancies in the House Cricket XI, therefore I want more "Reds" to attend cricket practices next term. We shall again miss Pay, in cricket as well as in football. Although he was not a brilliant cricketer he could always be counted on to make a share of the runs.

The House has done well, considering its size, during the football season, and I hope we shall do as well in cricket and sports.

Now Pay has left a new Vice-Captain has been appointed. O. A. Scarlett will fill this office from 1st March.

W.M.

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Buckland House.

This term we have played the Country and Maxton Houses and, at the time of writing, have yet to meet the Town House.

The team played well against the Country House, but could not avoid defeat, the same being the case with the 2nd XI. The match with Maxton House was keenly contested, and the whole team played well. The defence worked hard and the forwards did well to score four goals, the last of which gave us the victory a minute before the final whistle. The 2nd XI. is to be congratulated on its win of six goals to one.

I trust that this form will be maintained, and that our final position in the championship table will not be far from top. The School Sports will take place on 7th June, and it is not too soon for practice. I should like to put a suggestion before the House, to be thought over during the holidays, that next term we depart from our usual custom of leaving the cricket points to be annexed by other Houses.

C.H.G.

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

BALANCE SHEET.

VALETE.

W. H. PAY.—Student Teacher; Capt. Football, 1921-22; Sports Secretary; Capt. Maxton H.; Cpl. Cadet Corps; Inter County School Sports, 1919, 1920.
E. C. PAY.—Country H. 1st XI. F.
P. B. PAY,

B. J. DYUS,

R. A. DAWKINS.
K. C. PAYNE.—Country H. 2nd XI. F.
P. J. SANDERCOCK.—Maxton H. 2nd XI. F.
G. H. ARCHER.—Transferred Scholarship Dorchester Grammar School.
R. W. PENNINGTON.—Town H. 2nd XI. F.
E. W. FULLER.—Pharos Committee; Country H. 1st XI. F.

MERIT LIST.

Form Va.—Dixon (2), Haynes (2), Jones (2), Motley (2), Beer, Hunt, Lewis, Romney, Sewell, Kirton, Smith.
Form IVa.—Gray (3), Newing, Gunn, Clark, Sheppard, Otto

Form IVb.—Maynard.
Form IIIa.—Garland (3), Green (3), Leader.
Form IIIb.—Terdrey (3), Overs (2), Collins.
Form IIIc—D. McConnell (2), Way.
Form IIa.—Donald, pri. (3), Jarrett (2), Marsh (2), Fry, Parsons, Shenton, Morris, Trott, Barnard.
Form IIb.—Turner (3), Fagg (3), P. Taylor (2), Trist (2), Sparham (2), Pullee, Nurse, Atkins, Donald, sec.
Form IIc.—Pinkerton, sec.

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Junior School.

Form Ia.—Horn (2), Stanway.
Form Ib.—Overs, Dilnot.

SENIOR SCHOOL LITERARY COMPETITIONS.

Forms IV. and V.

1. Poem on The Pharos—J. P. Kirton, va. Highly Commended—M. J. Cobley, S. Newing.

2. Scenes from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," as played at the Prize Distribution—S. Newing, Iva. Highly Commended—B. Sewell.
Forms II. and III.

1. "When I am Prefect"—L. J. Goodburn, IIa. Highly Commended—To Fry, D. J. Donald.

2. Parody on a well-known poem—"The Homework Hour"—A. Barnard, IIa.

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THE PHAROS.

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"THE PHAROS."

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THE ACTING OF THE "MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" AT THE PRIZEGIVING.

Two scenes were chosen, the play as rehearsed at Quince's house, and the play performed at the Palace. The performers are Athenian Mechanics and are six in number, being Quince. Flute, Bottom, Snug, Snout and Starveling, Quince (L. J. Taylor) being the stage manager and Snug (S. J. White) playing the lion's part.

Bottom, who is rather conceited about his acting prowess, played Pyramus, and caused much laughter thereby. This part was admirably taken by C. A. Harverson, whose acting was of a high quality, and who got the full meaning out of his part. The trusty Thisbe (Flute—D. Wren) did not seem very unhappy on the death of Pyramus.

Kirton as Moonshine, and the man in the moon, did not belie his part, and shone in consequence. His dog, however, was rather backward in coming forward at his master's whistle.

Snout (E. C. Pay) as the "Wall"—"that wicked wall," through a chink of which "The lovers were content to whisper," nearly received an injury at the hands of the impatient Pyramus. Thisbe being the first to arrive at "old Ninny's tomb," was chased by a vile lion with bloody mouth, who roared most ferociously(?) and who slew her trusty mantle. An unrehearsed effect was obtained at this juncture, for the lion, in leaping upon Thisbe, temporarily lost his head, which is a fatal thing either for a lion or an actor.

Pyramus died right gallantly, and Thisbe, unwilling to be parted from her lover, killed herself with Pyramus' sword.

S. NEWING, IVa.

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WHEN I AM A PREFECT.

When I am a Prefect, I shall possess many qualities which hitherto I have not developed. I shall possess the dignity peculiar to Prefects. I shall inspire all youthful transgressors with awe. As I enter the cloak-room the noise, which vies even with that of the Tower of Babel, suddenly ceases. The mischievous imp, with all his pugnacious instincts aroused, stays his hand from using a pin to the personal annoyance of his neighbour. They respect me as the all powerful, who controls all lawbreakers with an iron hand.

In my days of power I shall remember when, as a miserable worm of the dust, I was compelled to pen pages of words for trivial offences, such as fighting in the cloak-room, or disregarding the warnings uttered by a prefect in a stentorian voice. I shall remember suffering the indignity of being hauled out of the cloak- room by the scruff of the neck. All this I shall remember, and wreak my vengeance on the hapless babes who frequent the junior lobby.

I shall inflict lines without the slightest mercy. I shall haul boys out of the cloak-room on the slightest provocation. In short, I shall be a tyrant

When I am a Prefect.

L. J. GOODBURN, IIa.

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THE HOMEWORK HOUR.

YE CHRONICLES.

Rejoyce with me! Ye valiaunte knyghtes and squyeres, yea, even ye serfs have vanquysshed and have uttrely overcome theyre unknowne foe, yclepte Joyntbored. Hys legiouns were routed, among them Englysshe, Frenge, Mathes, Scyence and Fizzics; but that doughtye warriour Latyne didde make greate havoc among ye squyeres so thatte onely theyre leader L'Ymorge didde stande unscathed. Great was the bataille with the enemie and great was the slaughter thereof. But few squyeres and serfs were defeated and een now they furbish theyre armes for a grande assaulte on ye anciaunt and puissant Oxenfordde, who hath ofte been seene in ye lande. The conquerours doe verrily intende to wage war on that guileful enemie Matrique, who hath overcome many with his myghtye horde.

Now forsooth doe ye champiouns gyrde uppe theyre loynes to gayne laurels at ye mightye and wonderfulle con teste at ye towne of Beckenhamme. Theyre will they contende agaynst people of anothere ordre, yea and will stryve with them ryghte heartily. Each winnère shall een be garnysshed with a badge of honneur so that he may be distynguisshed from ye common herde. May theyre be many badges won on that great daye, and may they een returne covered in great glorye and renoun.

"UMLAUT YE SCRYBE."

TORONTO.

If you want to know just where Toronto is, you had better look on the map; also, for any statistical information, cool, hard figures are generally obtainable from books. But I wish to place before you a more human view of a great city, and describe in greater detail those cryptic words—"seat of University, capital of Province of Ontario," etc., etc.

Prior to 1834, Toronto was called York, and, among the more knowing, Muddy York. It was then only a collection of very ugly shacks and ugly buildings with a great many ugly looking gentlemen and ugly looking women. If you don't believe me you might look up some old prints; they will fully bear me out. Then they changed its name to Toronto. That is a peculiar prerogative of the people here. If they do not like the name of a place they get a majority of people to sign to that effect and then have a political quarrel to choose the new name. Anyway, Toronto is an Indian name meaning something to do with water, and since Lake Ontario stretches both ways in front of Toronto nobody could object very much to that.

What a change since then! Old men who have lived here for seventy years vie with each other in telling the latest "field" story. It goes something like this. "Do you see that bank, over there?" "Yes," you say. "Well," says he, "When I was 15 years old our farmhouse used to be there, and right by the teller's cage was my bedroom." But really the difference between the aspect of the city now and what it used to be is amazing.

During my absence from Toronto last summer, the vacant ground behind the College was sub-divided into roads, a creek was dammed, and twenty-two houses were built. You know those nice short cuts over spare building lots which you perhaps have always used. Well, its of no use relying on them here. One fine morning a bank will delay your progress. By this time you have heard of a bank twice. This is natural, because Toronto has more banks in proportion to its size than any city in the world. But I won't vouch for the large amount of money in them!

To get down to facts, though. The University of Toronto possesses a magnificent men's club—Hart House—the gift of a generous agricultural implement manufacturer. This place is fitted up with the latest gymnasium equipment, and the huge banqueting hall is panelled and has quite an old-world appearance. This clubhouse cost over $2,000,000. Even Oxford men say nice things about it, and that's saying a great deal, isn't it?

Rosedale is the fashionable quarter of Toronto, to go from the sublime to the—respectable. Here build their queer homes the newly made millionaires. Not a few of the homes, I need hardly remind you, were built during and in consequence of the war.

Elizabethan and Jacobean side by side; Californian bungalow and imitation Arundel, side by side; a Louis XIV. garage; an old English beamed ceiling reflecting the light from a de luxe drawing-room moving picture machine. And then what vast quantities of old masters hang on their stately walls! If all the pictures were genuine the National Gallery would have to close its doors! You must come away from Rosedale before you see what men earn their money for.

Rather come to another quarter, Earlscourt. Infinitely more sincere is this part. For here come the English men with their precious pounds newly changed into dollars. Perhaps in a few years some of them will own houses in Rosedale, but in the meantime they breathe the freshness of England, with their appalling accent and careless clothes. The houses of Earlscourt are very small but, small though they are, each has an English garden around it.

JOHN A. M. GALILEE.

OUR VISIT TO MESSRS. LENEY AND CO.'s BREWERY.

Through the kindness of Mr. Leney, Form Va. were allowed to look over the Brewery one Friday afternoon recently. The "Art-ists" were left to gloat over their "Lingua Latina," while the rest of the form marched out of School, elated at the possibility of missing a certain test, but not as some jealous critics alleged, to drink of the cup of Bacchus.

Arrived at the Brewery, Mr. Leney placed us under the supervision of the Brewery chemist, who first took us up what seemed myriads of steep stairs to the parapet of the central building, from which we were able to see very well the other parts of the Brewery.

We were then conducted to the large hoppers, where the barley is sifted and cleaned, and much interest was excited at the sight of a large case of very strong magnets, which extract any metal dust that may be present in the grain.

The chemist described to us the malting process, which is only carried on in the winter, and we were taken to see the first part of the manufacture of the beer.
The barley is placed in huge tubs of water in which revolve heavy paddles. Although we did not see these working, we had an adequate explanation from the chemist as to their action. The "wort" or "juice" is then led to the coppers, where it is boiled with the hops. The coppers are very large and hold many gallons.

From the boiling rooms we emerged into a small room, a miniature Turkish Bath, alias the cooling room. Here the hot "wort," after being strained to remove the hop leaves, is passed over pipes through which there is a constant flow of cold water.

In the adjacent room are six very large vats where the yeast is added to the cooled liquid. The presence of large amounts of carbon dioxide given off in the action interested many. Some rash youths just managed to restrain themselves from violent sneezing through smelling too hard!

We then passed to the vats in the basement, where the beer is left to ferment. The chemist persuaded some to taste the yeast on the surface—results indescribable!

After spending an interesting time in the chemist's laboratory, where we observed the composite cells and the few bacteria contained in yeast through a powerful microscope, we proceeded to the cellars, where hundreds of barrels of beer lay ranged along the different branches.

We left the Brewery very thankful in that our visit had been so interesting and instructive, while all voted thanks to our guide for his really kind attentions.

L. J. TAYLOR.

THE MOODS OF THE SEA.

I lay among the gently waving grass upon the top of the cliff, looking down into the blue sparkling depths beneath. Somewhere among the sweet smelling gorse an insect lazily droned, while far down beneath, the little wavelets rippled musically upon the shining pebbles and golden sand. Upon the gently heaving bosom of the ocean floated a few seagulls, while out at sea a little fishing-boat with its brown canvas sails lowered, gently tugged at its anchor. The nets were cast overboard, but their presence was marked only by a circle of bobbing corks. The men lolled under a canvas awning or, leaning over the side, gazed down into the clear, crystal depths beneath. But the time passes, and the sun sinks slowly to the west; the sky changes gradually from a clear azure blue, flecked only by a few fleecy clouds, to a lovely pink streaked with gold: the sun, now a flaming ball of fire, casts its last dying rays across the waters, changing them to one fiery pool, as of molten metal. Then it sinks beneath the horizon.

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Through the purple night the moon rises, and casts its silverbeams across the ocean: up in the heavens stars begin to twinkle, and through the still, balmy air comes the murmur of the waves as they break gently upon the shore.

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But now the scene changes. The sea is whipped into one seething mass of foam; the white crested waves beat with an angry roar upon the shore. The sky is covered with clouds, black and foreboding. A gull sweeps overhead with a plaintive cry, and swoops down to the sea, from which it rescues some palatable morsel, and then returns to its nest upon the side of the beetling cliff.

A solitary ship tosses up and down upon the foaming billows, sinking in a deep trough, lost to human view, and then rising to the crest of some huge wave, only to disappear again in another valley of swirling green water.

The wind whistles dismally through the short wiry grass on the cliff top; the rain beats down with increasing force. The tossing waters are lost from view as darkness creeps on, and far away, a lighthouse flashes its friendly beam across the troubled ocean. And still the wind howls across the sea, and the voice of the tempest drowns all other sounds with its mighty roar.

F. D. TERDERY, IIIb.

LINES.

"FIRST STEPS."

How important does the beginner of Phonetics feel! He struts about the playground and tells some non-learner "Allez!" Then a chap falls over and the important one exclaims proudly, "Il t'assit !" "Ha! Ha!" laughs a fellow-beginner, "Oui!" When the bell sounds at 11 o'clock, our learner wisely(?) says to fellow-learner No.2, "The bell 'vait.'"

When he arrives home, his first words are "Hallo, mère!" and then he tells the rest how he enjoyed his first lesson in French. When 1.45 p.m. arrives he exclaims, "Une heure et deux vingts et cinque minutes."

Then to all his chums he speaks his French, until he gets into some real French. His originalities are heard very seldom, and, when asked how his French is getting on, he groans and replies, "I don't like it very much; it was all right at first; but now, what with agreement of adjectives, and past participles, it is not all honey!" He comes to school in the morning, not to say "Bonjour" to his chums, but to see "what they made the French homework!"

F. D. SHEPPARD.

THE MAISON DIEU.

"Oh yes! I know. It is the first hall one enters when going to the Town Hall." "Do you know anything about the history of the Maison Dieu?" "What! has it a history? Well, if you like, you can tell me, as I have ten minutes to spare."

The Maison Dieu is 700 years old and was founded in 1203. It was for three hundred and thirty years used as a hospital and rest house for poor passengers. In 1534 the hospital was suppressed. It was then used as a Victualling Office for the Navy for three hundred years, and lastly it has been used as a Town Hall.

Many kings have partaken of the good fare and cheer which the Masters and Brethren of the Maison Dieu provided.

In 1227 the Chapel was consecrated by Henry III. For nearly a century nobody of importance visited it, for it was not until 1307 that Edward II. used the apartments of the Maison Dieu when on his way to France. Thirty years later, Edward III. visited the Maison Dieu, and in 1396 Richard II. stayed there on his way to France. On his way back he lost his fleet and arrived penniless and was glad to accept money from the Master to meet his necessities.

Henry V. and Henry VI. both visited the Maison Dieu during their lifetime. In 1834 the building was bought by the Corporation and has since been restored.

In the hall there are to be seen some excellent portraits of the sovereigns of England. There are portraits of Queen Elizabeth, Charles II., Queen Anne, William III., George I. and George IV. There are also portraits of the Lord Wardens of the Cinque Ports, amongst them those of the Duke of Wellington, the Duke of Dorset, Lord Palmerston, the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, the Marquis of Salisbury, and Lord Hardwick, Lord High Chancellor of England for 19 years.

ANTIQUARIAN, vb.

A VISIT TO ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE, CANTERBURY.

One of the many buildings of public interest in Canterbury is the site on which now stands the Missionary College of Saint Augustine. Many parts of the site are at present under excavation, and the work of past centuries is being brought to light. Parts of tiled floors are believed to be the work of Roman hands, and a pillar of stone in one of the chapels dates back to Roman times, while other parts show the work of Saxon kings. Only by the help of public subscription are the excavations being accomplished.

The College itself is very old, as is seen in some of the rooms, where the window seat is wide enough to lie on comfortably. The students of the College have each a comfortable room, and there is a recreation room for all the students. On the walls of the cloisters are placed the names of past students and the countries to which they have gone.

H. W. HUNT.

SPRING.

CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editor of "The Pharos."

SIR,

I think that, although games should be open to every boy, they should not be compulsory, because the average schoolboy gets very little spare time. Of course, most boys are willing to devote most of their spare time to games, but there are others who have other pursuits. For these, Wednesday afternoons are the only times to carry out their various hobbies.

If compulsory games are introduced, many boys who now look forward to Wednesday afternoon will dread its coming. Of course if games were included as regular lessons, these remarks would not apply. Many schools have adopted this system.

Yours faithfully,

J. RANKINE.

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To the Editor of "The Pharos."

SIR,

When our playing-fields were left by the Army after the war they were in a very bad condition. Now that they are being made level, and being put into a more decent condition, the question has arisen whether games should be compulsory or not.

In my opinion, games should be compulsory, especially in a School like ours. Besides keeping you fit, they build up your character. They teach you to keep your temper, and not to lose your head at a critical moment. These two things sometimes win a very hard contested game. Many things that cannot be taught at school are generally taught on the playing-field.

There are some boys who are not allowed to play out-of-door games. These should be pitied, because they miss the best part of life. Other boys will not play games. I think these ought to be made to play.

Work always comes before play. But too much work and no play makes one miserable.

Yours truly,

J. DAVIS.

AN ORIENTAL FANTASY.

AN IMPOSSIBLE STORY.

A friend of mine once knew a schoolboy who was extremely fond of poetry. Bloodthirsty tales did not appeal to him; in fact, he would read nothing but verse. If he could not obtain any work of celebrated poets he would convert the local advertisements into verse, and it was quite usual to hear him on half holidays declaiming such lines as

And strange to say this youth spoke nothing but poetry, and his people, having grown accustomed to hear him say such things as—

decided to send him to school.

On his arrival, Dr. Brown asked him his name, and received the startling reply:

Glaring, Dr. Brown said, " Have you done any Geometry?". Whereupon came the reply;

Puzzled, the Headmaster said, "Have you studied Latin?" and receiving a reply in the affirmative, asked, "What is the gender of 1st Declension nouns?" Hunter replied

  Absolutely bewildered, Dr. Brown put the boy in the Fourth Form, where he had a high time owing to his verse translations of Cæsar.

At sports he was the same, and meeting one youth he said—

 The climax came when he umpired at cricket, and stood there solemnly chanting—

 To an appeal for "leg before" he replied—

 And, following somebody's disagreeing, he said:

The next day Dr. Brown, calling Hunter out in the presence of the whole school, said: "In future you must speak in prose; I insist upon it," to which the boy replied—

 Crash! down came the cane; "Oh, Oh, O-oo-h " Hunter cried; but the spell was broken, Hunter had spoken in prose, and did so ever after.

E. T. LEWIS.

CONCERNING THE WRITING OF A MAGAZINE ARTICLE.

For hours I had been sitting in my "study," wondering what to write for The Pharos; at last I turned the thing seriously over in my mind and made a second person of myself, by way of having a companion with whom I could remonstrate.

"Well! What's to be done now?" I enquired of my other self. "What's to be the next step, George?" (Oh! hang the wretched magazine). "George! George! Keep your temper, my boy! Keep your temper! Don't let a contemptible magazine put you out!"

From this chat I derived a great degree of consolation and shortly took my leave both of the second person and the study, upon the mutual understanding that SOMETHING MUST BE DONE. On taking up my new abode, I gallantly drew out my pen and sat down before a blank sheet of paper.

I had retired to my study, equipped with ice and unlimited supplies of books, fully determined to earn laurels by some marvellous composition. Visions of my class mates eagerly devouring this work of mine floated before me. But, alas! I had forgotten the title and my hopes were dashed to the ground. With a heavy heart I began to search for one, but the difficulties I encountered were innumerable.

Since then I have learnt the art. First and foremost is the choice of a title. This however depends on the temperament of the author. If he has sufficient patience he can take as a subject "The Hibernation of Flies," whereas if he is not blessed with that gift he can give a brief description of some famous" Tip-cat Tournament" or any such thrilling event.

There are some to whom these remarks may not apply. My advice to those is this: Just take a set of encyclopaedias (a set that great-grandfather's uncle used in preference), and with their help discuss some famous topic such as "William the Conqueror's tactics at Trafalgar."

Finally, be sure to take a subject that is so little known that no one can dispute your information. With incessant reference to the afore-mentioned volumes you may obtain a number of facts bearing on the title. Just slip them down on paper and your article is finished. By the way, I am not saying that the Editor will publish your attempt.

F. ROMNEY.

MOTOR SHIPS.

Ships with internal combustion engines are now taking the place of steamships. The engines used are usually of Diesel or semi-Diesel type, burning heavy oil fuel. The Diesel engines were first successfully applied to ships on submarines, where they were used for surface work. Coastal boats were the first surface vessels to use internal combustion engines; these had engines of about 150 b.h.p. and carried sufficient oil fuel for short journeys. Next small tramp steamers were fitted with internal combustion engines, and then large cargo-boats and passenger boats.

When compared with steamers and sailing ships, internal combustion engined ships are much cheaper to run, as they use less fuel, need a smaller crew and carry much more cargo. In some ore-carriers the length of the engine room has been reduced from 75ft. in steamers to 45ft. in motor ships. One new motor ship, the Buenos Aires, trades from San Francisco to Sweden. One of the chief advantages of this boat is that it buys oil at San Francisco, where it is cheap, goes to Sweden, sells some oil there, where it is dear and goes back to San Francisco, using the last of its oil. This boat is engaged in carrying wheat. In Sweden two shipping firms have sold all their steamers and bought motor ships, as the latter are more profitable to run.

F. LUCK.

JUNIOR SCHOOL LITERARY COMPETITIONS.

1. Poem on "The Fairy Shop"—S. Walter, Ia.
2. Story—"Why the Dog's Nose is cold"—R. Overs, Ib.
3. Conversation between Fairies—H. Hammond, Ia.

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THE FAIRY SHOP.

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WHY THE DOG'S NOSE IS COLD.

One day a little dog came up to a Polar bear and asked him where he was going. The bear said, "I'm going to the North Pole." "What!" squeaked the little dog, "May I come?" The bear said, "You may; I hope you will enjoy it." "Oh! I shall enjoy it," said the dog. So they journeyed on until they came to their destination.

The little dog, who had not seen snow before, shouted, "Look at all that white fluff," and at these words plunged into the snow. "Oh! Oh!" cried the little dog. So the bear went to his aid and pulled him out of the snow and said, "Silly dog! for being so silly all the other dogs after you shall have cold noses." And this is why the dogs have cold noses.

R. C. OVERS, Ib.

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A CONVERSATION BETWEEN FAIRIES.

Time—Feb. 27th, 1922. Scene—The ball room at night.
Characters—Fairy Queen, Fairy King, Attendants and Messenger.
F.Q.: Do you know what I have heard takes place in the mortal world tomorrow?
F.K.: No my dear, what is it?
F.Q.: That the beautiful Princess Mary is to be married, and I propose that we send her the finest gifts in Fairyland.
A.: Yes, Your Highness, what shall we send her, and by what means shall they be conveyed?
F.Q.: The gifts shall be long life and true happiness; they shall be carried by the Royal Messenger.
F.M.: Yes, Your Highness, I should be delighted to deliver them to her.
F.K.: Then the honour of presenting the gifts is yours.
F.M: Thank you, my Lord.
F.Q.: Now carefully pack the gifts and the Messenger shall immediately depart.

(The gifts are packed and the Messenger starts).

F.Q. and all present: Good bye; make haste or the Princess will wake.

HAROLD F. HAMMOND,

Form Ia.

SPRING.

OUR GARDEN.

"This way, if you please. Yes, that's it, through this door and down the yard." These sentences are typical of what we say when showing visitors into our garden. The yard is bounded on the right side by a wall, on the left by the house.

At the end of the yard we see on the left a sort of terrace a foot high and five feet long, at right-angles to the yard. The terrace leads into a microscopic wood shed. Parallel to the terrace, and on the ground proper, is a little ash-and-brick path, round two sides of a square flower-bed containing ferns and a fuchsia. On the other side of the path is a greenhouse.

Right down the garden, on the right side, runs an asphalt path.

The next thing we come across is a neat little lawn, about five yards by three. On the left side is a flower-bed containing primroses, evening primroses, privet bushes, Canterbury bells, antirrhinums, and—a water butt. On the right hand is a narrower bed. This has smaller things in it—candytuft and stocks, for instance. With the grass, a very pretty scene is formed.

But there are fresh delights now. A rustic arch, covered with pretty pink rambler-roses and honeysuckle, stands on a short grass path with Madonna lilies on one side, and a big antirrhinum bush on the other. In summer the bees buzz like wildfire round the deep red blooms.

The grass path loses itself in an even smaller grass plot, which has antirrhinums and Virginia stocks and London-pride, small rose trees and marigolds. Quite an amazing number of colours and perfumes are here, and butterflies are everywhere—in summer. This part of the garden is mine.

Still further down the garden is a five-foot ring of coloured (when not muddy) bricks. This is joined to the last-mentioned ground by a few more bricks. In the centre of the ring is an apple-tree, which, when in bloom, is very pretty.

We now come to the vegetable garden. It is about eight feet square. Against the left wall is a loganberry plant, very prickly, but it has nice fruit to make juice in pies. Rows of scarlet-runner beans (the bees absolutely love the blossoms), currant bushes, and raspberry canes are here. The last two are not very important.

The last plants to be seen now are the other apple tree and a straight, prim, but pretty privet bush.

It is necessary when it rains to think of the lovely summer which is coming, and so this will perhaps help you. If you haven't a nice garden, get invited to the house of someone who has. Then you will remember how nice the summer makes everything.

J. V. HORN (Form Ia).

FAIRIES.

A WIND MILL.

    The total height of the mill is about one hundred feet. The "sweeps" are like a large four-bladed propeller. They are kept pointing to the wind by a small fan which turns the top round. The sweeps turn a large wooden bevel wheel about nine feet in diameter which acts on a smaller one. The small one's shaft goes down to the stone floor, where it works the stones. The stones are regulated by some governors in the spout floor. There are four floors. The bottom one is for a store, the next one is the spout floor where the meal comes down. In the next the stones are fixed, and then above are the large corn bins.

S. MUMMERY, Ia.

MY SCOOTER.

WHAT THE CAT THOUGHT.