No. 43. JULY, 1923. VOL. XIII.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 15th December. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 17th November.
    We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Ramsgate County School), The Harveian, The Ashfordian, and L.O.S. Magazine (London Orphan School, Watford).
    Copies of the current issue of The Pharos or of back numbers which are in stock may be obtained from the Editor, price 9d.
    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.

HEAD MASTER'S NOTES.

Autumn Term, 1923.

The Autumn Term will commence on Thursday, 13th September, and end on Wednesday, 19th December. Holders of season tickets are asked to see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.

Parents' Association.

Great interest is being taken, not only in Kent but throughout the country, in the activities of our Parents' Association. I have been in communication with Miss Faithfull, formerly Head Mistress of Cheltenham College, who is making some enquiries into the work done at Dover with a view to Magazine articles on the subject.

All parents will be invited, as usual, to the Commemoration School Festival on 17th October-the nearest Wednesday to 16th October, which is the anniversary day of the opening of the Frith Road buildings, when it is hoped that many new members will be enrolled. Will all parents be so good as to reserve this date for that important occasion?

The Prize Distribution.

This event seems a long way ahead of us now, but as it is so very important I think it well to announce that Earl Cromer, G.C.I.E., C.V.O., has kindly consented to distribute the prizes on Friday evening, 16th November. Our Borough Member, Major the Honourable J. J. Astor, M.P., and Lady Violet Astor, will be present also, and there is no doubt that the official programme will he full of interest.

Staff.

It is with very great regret that Mr. Taylor severs his connection with the School at the end of term. He has been with us as Visiting Master for Music since September, 1915, and during his eight years' service has brought the music of the School to a high state of efficiency. His teaching has received the highest commendation from Dr. Arthur Somerville, the Chief Music Inspector of the Board of Education. There is no doubt Mr. Taylor has tile root of the matter in him, and his suggestive and stimulating work will doubtless bear fruit" Twenty, and thirty and forty years on." We are glad, however, to know that Mr. Taylor is not leaving Dover; he is anxious to devote more time to writing and the composition of music, and he will be available for us whenever we find ourselves in difficulties and go to him for advice.

Prefects.

A place must be found here to express the appreciation of the Staff and myself for all the excellent work which has been done by H. H. Tomlin and L. R. Phillips, the Senior Prefects who are just leaving the School. We shall remember with gratitude the excellent tone they have set both in work and in sports, and the powerful influence for good which they have exerted, particularly during the last three years. Tomlin has secured a first class clerkship in a bank, and Phillips goes up to Caius College, Cambridge. They carry with them our best wishes for success, and the confident hope that hereafter they will reflect the greatest credit upon the School.

School Fees.

With the increase of fees there has been, as might have been expected, a decrease in numbers. Even so, parents are increasingly conscious that at the present fee they are receiving good value for money as is proved by the year's records. The Kent Education Committee gave the fullest consideration to the question last term, but felt that the new scale of fees had not been in force long enough to justify any change at the moment. However, the matter will again be seriously discussed in October next, and many people share the hope that for an industrial district like Dover the School fee will be lowered.

Appointments.

May I repeat the information that there is a remarkable absence of news on the question of recruitment for Civil Service Appointments for boys. The prospect of an examination for the Executive, the Clerical, and the Customs Services, is still very remote. The regulations under which future examinations will be held have not yet been settled.

There are, however, examinations for the Indian Civil Service, Eastern Cadetships, Assistant Engineers, G.P.O., Foreign Office, Inspectors of Taxes, but the age limits are fixed at 21-24 years, and the candidates are of University standard.

The next open competitive examination for R.A.F. Boy Mechanics will be held on 19th October, 1923. Age limits, 15 to 17 years. I shall be glad to advise parents who are desirous of further information. But in this branch, as well as in all others, a high standard of performance is required at the examination.

The Dental Board of Great Britain is now proposing to make grants for students training for the profession of Dentistry. The Board offers scholarships to the value of £60 a year for training fees, assists the candidate with instruments, and in cases of necessity offers a grant for maintenance. The recommendations are to be in the hands of the Head Masters, and boys must have passed a first class leaving examination as a guarantee that their educational attainments and general suitability are satisfactory. Applications for such grants must be made to the Secretary of the Dental Board of Great Britain, 44, Hallam Street, W. 1.

I hope that my remarks concerning the profession of Veterinary Surgery are not being lost sight of, particularly in view of the fact that the Royal Veterinary College has again renewed its offer of scholarships this year.

Summer Holidays in France.

May I draw attention to the fact that the Secretary of the Anglo-French Society, 161A, Strand, W.C.2, has a large number of applications from French people who wish to send their sons to England for the Summer Vacation, and who in exchange will receive an English boy to stay in their home in France. This Society can be thoroughly recommended. It is doing a great work in addition to providing assistance for language training, and the Secretary gives the closest attention to the important duties which devolve upon him. It may be rather late to make arrangements at this stage, but parents may be glad to have the address for next year.

F.W.

EDITORIAL.

Space is short and copy is abundant, so the Editor's contribution must needs be brief. We thank all those who have sent in material for this Term's issue. Many suitable and interesting articles must be held over. To those who take a special interest in the Magazine we would point out that next term there will be several vacancies on the Pharos Committee. These include the position of Sub-Editor, long and ably filled by Phillips. His loss will be keenly felt, but we have every confidence that amongst our younger contributors a suitable successor will be found.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

The School Honours Board is now in place on the walls of the Hall and will record the names of winners of Scholarships and similar honours.

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The panels to the right of the East window will be reserved for the names of boys who pass an Intermediate Degree Examination while at School.

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It is hoped that another Honours Board will be fixed shortly; this will record distinctions in School Sports. It should be every boys' ambition to leave his name on one or more of these lists.

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SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

Kitchener Scholarships, 1923.

R.A.F. Boy Mechanics' Examination.

Wye College Scholarships.

Oxford School Certificate Examination, March, 1923.

FREE PLACE SCHOLARSHIP A WARDS, 1923.

The following have won Free Places and will enter School in September:—

Austin, I. C.—Barton Road Boys' School, Dover.
Kemp, W. F.—Barton Road Boys' School, Dover.
Kennett, A. J.—Barton Road Boys' School, Dover.
Peters, L. J.—Barton Road Boys' School, Dover.
Sparham, L. C.—Barton Road Boys' School, Dover.
Borras, W.—St. Martin's Boys' School, Dover.
Tombleson, W. T.—St. Martin's Boys' School, Dover.
Schroder, S.—St. Martin's Boys' School, Dover.
Whittingstall, C. H.—St. Mary's Boys' School, Dover.
Hopkins, H. G.—Temple Ewell School.
Acock, J.—St. Paul's School, Dover.
Goodridge, F. J.—The Parochial School, Deal

Fea, R—The Wesleyan School, Deal.
Sponder, R.—Lower Walmer Parish School.
Legge, E. F.—Womenswold School.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION.

The Science Demonstration by the Staff and Boys on 28th April was an immense success. Our thanks are tendered to the Staff for the extra work entailed, and to the Boys for their very lucid explanation of the various experiments, etc., which we were shewn, and the School is to be congratulated on the excellence of the work undertaken in the Chemistry and Physics Laboratories.

Light refreshments were provided by the Association, after which Mr. H. N. Tomlin presented to the School, on behalf of an Old Boy, an excellent photograph of the Head Master.

A Whist Drive was held on the 30th May, there being about 80 present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent.

On the 13th June, the Rev. J. C. Nankivell, M.A., Secretary of the White Cross League, gave his most interesting Lecture to Parents. The attendance was small, but the Lecture was much appreciated by those present.

The Motor Outing held by the Old Boys' Association on 7th July, of which a number of Parents took advantage, was thoroughly enjoyed.

On 11th July the Parents played their Annual Cricket Match with the School Team. The result was a win for the School by 26 runs.

OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION NOTES.

Wanted, 100 New Members! ! !

OLD BOYS WAKE UP! Whether it be five, ten, or twenty years "on" forget not what the School has done for you and show your appreciation by joining the Association.

A subscription of 3s. 6d. entitles you to membership, a copy of the Pharos each term and reduced charges to the Association's activities, but beyond this it constitutes an acknowledgment that the esprit d'êcole and sense of tradition engendered during your school-days have remained with you as cherished memories.

The foregoing is intended to ring no peal of complaint: on the contrary we are full of optimism. To-day we have treble the recent membership, a Committee whose increased enthusiasm is made very evident by the regularity of their attendance when meetings are convened and last, but far from least, we have come to a working agreement with the Parents' Association for the improved organisation of our winter activities; thus one has every justification for anticipating the future of the Association with confidence.

Nevertheless, considering the number of boys who have passed through the School, our Association should, by this time, have a membership of at least 250, and I would therefore take this opportunity of appealing to those at present attending the School by asking them to regard it as a matter of honour and a duty, in view of the benefits they have received at the hands of the School (which they will sooner or later realise), to join the "O.B.A." on the day of leaving, and continue their membership through future years. In this way our organisation might become vast indeed.

If any reader can put me in touch with a possible member whose present address is likely to be unknown to me I shall be most grateful. Do not wait: please do it at once.

The General Meeting was held at the School on the 4th of April, when the following Officers and Committee were elected :President, Mr. F. Whitehouse; Treasurer, Mr. S. G. Browne; Assistant Treasurer, Mr. J. Toms; Secretary, Mr. R A. Cook (1, Hortus Villas, Barton Road); Assistant Secretary, Mr. H. A. L. Lawes; Committee, Messrs. Darby, Thomas, Watt, Russell, Clout, Wood, Gambrill, Pryer, and Rolfe. The following are matters resulting from this meeting.

An Old Boys' tie has been adopted and is obtainable from Mr. W. J. Peppin, upon presentation of a membership card.

Two present boys have been appointed as honorary members of the O.B.A. (namely, Denton and Phillips).

It was arranged to hold the Annual Dinner at School after the Past v. Present Cricket Match on 25th July, and at the conclusion of the dinner it has since been decided to have an invitation dance in the School Hall.

The date of the London Branch Annual Dinner was fixed for 7th November.

A winter programme was suggested and has since been drawn up as under Nov. 3rd. Dance.
Dec. 27th. Annual Re-Union Dance in the Town Hall.
Feb. 16th. Dance (Fancy Dress).
Apr. 22nd. Dance.
Apr. 23rd. Annual General Meeting.

In addition to the above, members of the Association are invited to participate in the activities of the Parents' Association, details of which can be obtained from Capt. G. R Rowe, 32, Marine Parade.

A successful motor outing took place on 7th June. Fine weather had much to do with the enjoyment of the trip. We stayed at Rye for tea and for visits to places of interest in the town, and later made another short stop at Tenterden before returning via Ashford and Folkestone. It is hoped that a summer outing of this kind will become an annual event.

We understand that:—

R A. Hicks is in Toronto, where he has recently requested for an Old Boys' tie to be sent to him.

C. E. Woodham is at business in Canterbury.

D. Morgan is at the Inland Revenue Office at Newport, Isle of Wight.

A. M. Waters is away at sea.

A. E. Motley is on a Government Training Farm in New South Wales.

H. Morford has recently written from Saigon (where he holds a post in the Chartered Bank of India and China), enclosing a guinea for his O.B.A. membership fees.

C. A. Day, (St. Bart's Hospital) passed the First M.B., B.S. (London) in July, 1922, and has now (March, 1923) added the Second M.B., B.S. (Part 1.).

Marriages.

BROMLEY—DOBBIE.—At the Parish Church, Faversham, on 12th May, by the Rev. P. A. L. Clarke, M.A., R.D., John Francis Bromley, to Hilda Dobbie, of Faversham.

KYLE—DAVENPORT.—At Buckland Wesleyan Church, Dover, on 2nd June, by the Rev. J. C. Whiting, Alexander Robert Kyle to Kathleen Ellen Davenport, of Hastings.

R.A.C.
 

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London Branch.

The London Branch has progressed by leaps and bounds during last term and the activities of that period have been as successful as they were varied. Enthusiasm has been manifest from the beginning, when a Committee meeting was held at the Central Y.M.C.A. to draw up a programme of activities for the Association Year, which, it was decided, should start on 1st March. The annual subscription, inclusive of a copy of each term's Pharos, was fixed at five shillings. It may here be explained that ,our subscription exceeds that of the Dover Association owing to the fact that a room has to be hired for meetings, and that our postal expenses are greater on account of the larger number of reunions which cannot be advertised through the medium of the Press.

The first event of the year was a ramble round Harrow on 12th May, when, in spite of occasional downpours of hail, mow and rain, we all voted that we had thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. On arriving at Harrow from Baker Street, we visited the School Chapel, seeing the School buildings as we left the town in the direction of Pinner. This village was reached in tiR1e for tea, which was served in a very old half-timbered, oak-panelled inn. On the way home the first photos for the "Camera Competition" were taken and the results are excellent. The competition is for the best set of six photos of Old Pharosian gatherings, and the winner is to receive a small prize.

We were represented in the Old Boys' Race at Dover and it fell to our lot to take second place. No glory is claimed for this feat, however!!

Next came what was probably the most successful reunion of the term, namely our visit to the House of Commons, which was so kindly arranged by Mr. Whitehouse in accordance with the generous offer of Major Hon. J. J. Astor, M.P. After taking tea in the dining-room overlooking the river we had the privilege of sitting in the Gallery, where we listened to the Debate on the Rents Restriction Bill. After a short time we returned to the Lobby, where we met our host again to be personally conducted through the House, the Crypt and Westminster Hall. After thanking Major Astor for his kindness, we returned to the Gallery to listen further to the debate which, owing to the Labour members' heated attack, was most interesting and exciting. We were glad to welcome some Old Pharosians from Dover to this unique reunion which we all enjoyed to the full.

Sunday, 24th June, saw us gathered together again to attend the morning service at S. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square. The Vicar, Rev. H. Sheppard, M.A., who kindly reserved the Royal Box for our use, referred to the School and to our visit in the prayers. The Bishop of Kampala preached an excellent missionary sermon.

Subsequent meetings, the next of which is a cycling picnic to Dorking, include a river trip, church, motor-outing, ramble, the annual dinner and a theatre visit. At a meeting on 2nd June in London of two representatives of the various County Schools of Kent it was decided to hold a "joint" social in London, which is to take the form of a dinner and smoker. It is to take place on 19th October at Bridge House, London Bridge. At the same meeting we also decided to present a joint trophy for one of the races in the Inter-County School Sports; and a resolution was passed asking that an Old Boys' Relay Race might be included in the programme.

Any present boys who are leaving School this term and who are coming to live in or near London are assured of a most hearty welcome to the London Branch.

C.G.B.

CRICKET.

First XI.

Now that the School has its own ground, many more fixtures have been arranged and, up to the present, the 1st XI. have been fairly successful, winning 5 matches out of 7. There were, however, two unaccountable lapses on the part of the team, at Folkestone and Ramsgate, where they lost against teams they had previously beaten by a big margin.

Stokes has been the most consistent and Cole the most brilliant batsman this season, although most of the team have made good scores at times.

Coles bowling for the first three matches was extremely good, and both Stokes and Lamidey have occasionally done well with the ball.

The School was fortunate in discovering a good wicketkeeper in Clark.

The most exciting match was that with the Duke of York's School at Guston, where we won by a narrow margin, Cole being mainly responsible for the victory by his fine bowling and batting.

H. C. B. D.

Results.

At New Romney on 5th May. D.C.S., 138 (Stokes 24, Tomlin 22, Cole 25, Gurr 7 for 42).; Southlands G.S., 13 (Cole 6 for 5, Lamidey 4 for 3).

At Dover on 19th May. D.C.S., 167 (Cole 59, Lamidey 48); Duke of York's R.M.S., 29 (Cole 6 for 13, Lamidey 4 for 11).

At Dover on 30th May. D.C.S., 122 for 8 wickets (declared) (Jell 21, Stokes 33); Ramsgate C.S., 19 (Cole 6 for 7, Lamidey 2 for 11).

At Dover on 9th June. Harvey G.S., 92 (Godden 22, Williams 17, Adams 12, Stokes 4 for 13); D.C.S., 106 for 1 wicket (Stokes 30, Webb 29 not out, Cole 29 not out).

At Ramsgate on 21st June. D.C.S., 55 (Stokes 14, Lamidey 12, Kemp 5 for 24, Davies 4 for 23); Ramsgate C.S., 106 for 5 wickets (Godman 70).

At Folkestone on 27th June. D.C.S., 94 (Stokes 50, Wren 12); Harvey G.S., 136 (Dennis 42, Brown 26, Goddard 21).

At Guston on 4th July. D.C.S., 78 (Cole 28, Jell 22); D.Y.R.M.S., 75 (Cole 7 for 25).

At Dover on 11th July. Parents 52; School 78.

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Second XI.

This season, for the first time in the history of the School, a second eleven has been formed. At the time of writing, the team has played six matches, of which it has won three—a fair result considering that this is the team's first season and the first summer that the School has been able to practise on its own ground. The results of the matches are given below, and it will be noticed that the team has won one out of the two matches that it has played with each of the three teams.

Results.

At Guston on 19th May. D.C.S. 2nd XI., 100 (Kirton 37, Davis 16, Leader 15); D.Y.R.M.S., 148 (Winfield 75, Rose 30).

At Ramsgate on 30th May. D.C.S. 2nd XI., 39; Ramsgate C.S. 2nd XI., 70 (Allison 15).

At Folkestone on 9th June. D.C.S. 2nd XI., 75 (Leader 16, Muttett 12, Clarke 12 not out); Harvey G.S. 2nd XI., 40 (Hicks 4 for 22, Muttett 6 for 14).

At Dover on 20th June. D.C.S. 2nd XI., 68 (Pudney 16, Broadhurst 13); Ramsgate C.S. 2nd XI., 53 (Siggers 12; Broadhurst 8 for 27, Hicks 2 for 5).

At Dover on 27th June. D.C.S. 2nd XL—1st innings, 22; 2nd innings, 90 (Hicks 24, Pudney 17, Roberts 14); Harvey G.S. 2nd XL—1st innings 77 (Woods 28, Barker 17); 2nd innings, 40 for 9 wickets (Godden 23 not out).

At Dover on 4th July. D.C.S. 2nd XI., 94 (Jell 24, Quinlan 15, Pain 15, Hicks 10); D.Y.R.M.S., 88 (Smith 34, Rose 21, Mealyer 10 not out; Broadhurst 5 for 27).

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House Matches.

June 6th.—Country (161 for 7) beat Town (4).
June 6th.—Buckland (105 for 2) beat Maxton (53).

June 13th.—Buckland (64) beat Country (57).
June 13th.—Town (49 for 4) beat Maxton (43).
July 8th.—Buckland (49 for 5) beat Town (48).
July 8th.—Country (106 for 5) beat Maxton (15).

July 14th.—Country (103 for 7) beat Town (44).
July 14th.—Buckland (69) beat Maxton (28).

THE SCHOOL SPORTS.

The School Sports were held at Crabble Athletic Ground on Wednesday, 23rd May, and with the exception of a light shower, Our usual good fortune in regard to weather was maintained.

The events provided excellent sport for a large gathering, and the presence of the Band of the Green Howards added to the gaiety of the occasion, while the establishment of a "tuckshop" and the provision made for the supply of tea were a great improvement on last year's arrangements. The results of the events were as follows:—

100 Yards (over 14).—In the first heat, Motley and Denton tied for first place in 11 3/5 secs., after a thrilling run, Gunn being third. Frow secured first place in the second heat, closely followed by Rogers and McNama. Time, 11 1/5 secs. In the final, Rogers beat Frow by a matter of inches in 11 secs., Motley coming third.

100 Yards (under 14).—Dunford won the first heat from Frame and Overs in 12 2/5 secs., while Aers, Newell and Taylor secured the first three places in the second heat (12 4/5 secs.). Frame ran splendidly in the final and beat Aers by 2 yards in 12 4/5 secs., Dunford being third.

100 Yards (Junior School).—In this event, Bayliss secured first place in 13 1/5 secs., beating Hover by inches; Pott was third.

220 Yards (over 14).—Rogers deservedly came first, winning by 3 yards from Motley in 26 secs., with Terdrey third.

220 Yards (under 14).—Some good running was seen in this event, which Frame secured by 2 feet in 31 1/5 sees. Overs and Dunford ran well to secure second and third place respectively.

200 Yards (Junior School).—The first three finished in the Same order as in the 100 yards—Bayliss, Hover, Pott. Won by 5 yards in 32 1/5 secs.

Tug-of-War.—A great struggle was seen in this event, when science scored over strength. After two gruelling pulls, Town House (Phillips, capt., Churchard, Livings, S. Newing, Wellard, Horn, Rogers and Grilli) beat Country House (Tomlin, capt., Thacker. Gray, Bowmaker, Beaman, Trace, Jell, and Lamidey).
The winners thoroughly merited their victory.

Cricket Ball (over 14).—Cole secured first place from Motley and Nowers with a fine throw of 84 yds. 8 ins.

Cricket Ball (under 14).—Frame won with a throw of 61 yds. 2 ft., Taylor being second and Stanway third.

880 Yards (over 14).—Clark ran well and just managed to beat Tomlin near the tape in 2 mins. 22 2/5 secs., Pinkney securing third place.

120 Yards Hurdle Race.—Denton won the first heat from Gormley and Jones in 183/5 secs., and Cole, McNama and Phillips secured the first three places in the second heat (time, 19 secs). In the final, Gormley was unlucky in being beaten by inches by Cole in 17 1/5 secs., Denton coming third.

440 Yards (under 14).—Scotchmer secured first place in 1 min. 9 1/5 secs., with Paton second and Aers third.

High Jump (over 14).—Some excellent jumping was seen in this event, Cole winning with a jump of 5ft. and Gormley and Denton tying for second place.

High Jump (under 14).—Tudor won this event with a jump of 3ft. 10 ins., Trist and Frame tied for second place.

440 Yards (over 14).—After an exciting run, Gormley beat Frow on the tape in 1 min., with Baxter a close third.

House Relay Race (under 14).—Town House (J. Sharp, R. Overs, Aers and Tudor) secured first place from Country House and Maxton House in 2 min. 11 secs. Paton ran very well for Country House.

House Relay Race (over 14).—Thanks to Thacker, Country House (Thacker, Denton, Voizey and Pudney) just won this event in 1 min. 51 2/5 secs., with Town House second and Maxton House third.

Sack Race (Junior School).—1, G. Foad; 2, C. Foad; 3, D. Dewar.

Mile Race (over 14).—H. Clark beat Tomlin close to home, Roberts running third. Tomlin won the Farley Championship Cup as the first "scratch" man home.

220 Yards Old Boys' Race.—J. W. Toms beat C. G. Blackford in 24 3/5 secs., after a fine run.

The Long Jump (Senior and Junior) was decided previous to Sports Day in the School Playing Fields. Motley established a School record in beating Frow and Gormley with a jump of 19 ft. 3 ins. Tudor won the Junior event from Sharp and Bayliss with a jump of 15 ft. 4 ins.

House Points:—Town House, 80; Country House, 67; Buckland House, 46; Maxton House, 23.

Motley and Gormley tied on points for the Senior Championship, while Frame had a good lead as Junior Champion.

The presentation of medals to successful competitors was carried out by the Mayoress (Miss Lewis), who in response to a vote of thanks proposed by Capt. Rowe, made a short speech expressing her pleasure in being present.

S.J.W.

BALANCE SHEET, GAMES, Etc., FUND.

SWIMMING SPORTS.

The races were held at the Dover Baths on 12zth July, the results being as follows:—

Relay Race.—1st, Buckland H. (Webb, Gormley, Hookham, Bunyan); 2nd, Country H. (Denton, Cartwright, W. Smith, Lamidey). Time, 2 min. 6.6 secs.

50 Yards junior.—1, R. Smith (S.); 2, Morris (2 secs.); 3, Trist (S.).

50 Yards Senior.—1, Bunyan (1 sec.); 2, Webb (2 secs.); 3, Lamidey (1 sec.) Time, 30 secs.

100 Yards Junior.—1, R Smith (S); 2, Morris (3 secs.); 3, W. F. Smith (2 secs.).

200 Yards Senior.—1, Bunyan (7 sees.); 2, Gormley (S.); 3, Phillips (2 secs.). Time, 2 min. 30 secs.

Bunyan won the Farley Cup for the best time in the 200 Yards Senior, while Gorrmley secured the Senior Athletic Championship. Points were not awarded for the Senior and Junior 50 Yards Races.

HOUSE NOTES.
Buckland House.

The close of a successful football season saw us second to the Country House by a small margin.

We were third in the Annual Sports. It was rather discouraging to note the small number of entries from the House.

Points are alwayswe1come, but what we do want is a representative field, and in this connection it will be well to remember what was said at a certain House meeting. Frame is to be congratulated on winning the Junior Championship.
For the past few years our cricket has not been of the match-winning variety, but this season we have caused a stir in the cricket world by winning our first three matches.

The Swimming Sports have yet to be held, and if we can put up a show in them and win a few more cricket matches it is not impossible for us to win the House Championship, although there is a big leeway to pull up.

I myself am leaving this term and I ask you to give wholehearted support to your new captain.

C.H.G.

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Town House.

This year we have, for the first time in the history of the House, won the Sports. Our success was almost as much due to the keenness throughout the House, as to the efforts of those who gained points. Although we shall probably lose heavily through boys leaving, similar enthusiasm will place us high next year.

At the time of writing, we have lost to the Greens and beaten the Reds in cricket. Although the bowling is good, the team lacks consistent batting powers. The 2nd XI. shows good promise.

Every opportunity should be taken during the holidays for learning and for improving swimming, and for football practice in order that gaps in the XL's may be efficiently filled. Our prospects for next year are on the whole good.

As this is my last term of captaincy I would leave this motto for all Light Blues—"House before self or Form."

L.R.P.

I should like to add a word to these notes to express the appreciation of the House of the efforts exerted by the Captain to raise the standard of our athletic performances. The House will lose Phillips this term, but it will not forget the successful work he did. Sports Day, 1923, is still of recent date; the Captain's care at the nets will have its results eventually, but efficiency in athletics is generally acquired slowly. The example of 1922-23 must be followed by the successor to the office of Captain and he will then discover the force of Phillips' words, "Congratulations are really due to the boys of the House who so thoroughly supported me."

J.S.

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Country House.

The House has once again succeeded in maintaining its reputation in the field of sport. It secured a fine football record and at the Sports, after a disastrous start, gained a well earned second place. Two members of the House, both" dark horses," are to be congratulated on their fine performances. Cole proved to be an excellent jumper and hurdler, while Clark distinguished himself in the long distance races. Our captain, Tomlin, under whom the House has been so successful, ran extremely well from scratch in the Mile and 880 yards Races. His departure caused much regret and he takes with him the best wishes of everybody.

We have opened the cricket season fairly well. Cole established a record by scoring 105 not out against the Light Blues, while Lamidey took 6 wickets for a runs. Our most enjoyable match with the Dark Blues should serve to show us that we can no longer rest on our laurels, but must appreciate, even more than we do now, the worth of our opponents. The most pleasing feature has been the all-round promise of some of the junior members of the House.

There is, however, an apparent lack of enthusiasm among some of the seniors. This must be remedied if we are to keep our position at the head of the school. We are having a close fight for the shield and many of the mainstays of the House arc leaving this term. The seniors should not allow too much responsibility to devolve upon younger boys, however promising.

H.C.B.D.

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Maxton House.

The House is now small in size of the actual boys and in numbers. It is to be hoped that the smallness in numbers will be altered soon by a House system different from the present one. The only way the Reds can make up for the handicap in size is to become more keen in all branches of sport.

Our football has not been over-successful nor has our cricket. However, we have played hard and, I think, been good losers. We can always be the latter, even though we do not win.

The Reds have been well represented in the School football team. The three half-backs, a forward and a back were from our House. I hope there will be as many, if not more, in next year's team.

W.E.M.

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

Once again we are keenly looking forward to Camp, and as the site has been fixed at such an excellent place as Dymchurch, we can be assured of a very enjoyable holiday. It is with great pleasure that we learn that ex-C.Q.M.S. Scarlett will be with us this year. Those who went to the last camp will remember the great zeal with which he worked for the Company, and we all hope that he will have a very enjoyable time.

This term, we regret to lose such an enthusiastic member as Sgt. Grinsted. Since he has been in the Company he has done some excellent work, and all good wishes of the Corps are given for his future success.

A team of twenty Cadets competed in a Physical Training Competition held last term, and owing to the great enthusiasm with which the Cadets did their work, we managed to gain the County Championship, but we lost in the second round for the championship of the Eastern Command, in which we were met by the winners of the final at Olympia, D Coy., 6th Battalion Hampshire Cadets.

Shooting Practice has not been possible this term, but it is hoped that it will again be revived at camp. Some really good work has been done in this direction by certain members of the Corps, and there is no reason why a team of good "shots" should not be made up in readiness for any future competitions.

The usual Drill and Signalling parades in readiness for Camp have been held weekly during the term.

D.T.J.

MERIT LIST.

Form V.—Gray (3), Newing (3).
Form IVa.—Donald (3), Leader (2), Green (2), Terdrey (2), Garland (2).
Form IVb.—Overs (3), Collins, Fea.
Form IVc.—Pinkney (3), Phillips (3), Way (3), Grilli (3), Laws (3), Kelly (3), Hookham (2).

Form IIIa.—Parsons (3), Barnard (3), Morris (3), Trott (3), Shenton (3), Jarrett (3), Goodburn (3), Rolfe (3), Fry (2), Marsh (2), Fisher (2), Jeffery (2), Robertson (2), Geddes, Jell.

Form IIIb.—Sparham (3), Trist (2), Turner (2), P. Taylor, Fagg, Munns, Legg, Donald.
Form IIIc.—Collins.
Form IIa.—Horn (3), Stanway (3), Dilnot (3), Overs (2), Smith.
Form IIb.—Baxter (3), Packer (3), Newell (3), Scott (3), Walter (2), Harling, Starks.
Form IIc.—Parker (2), Mills (2).
Form I.—Castle (3), Hopgood (3), Buckley (3), Kennett (3), Holland (3), Belsey (3), Mayne (2), Brooker (2), Davis (2), Roberts (2), Trend (2), Smith (2), Baker, Forfar, Paterson.

Transition.—Peters (3), Crofts (3), Dunn (3), Dewar (3), Waterman (3), Smith (3), Rowe (3), Moseling (3), Binks (2), Farr (2), Mercer.
Upper Prep.—Thompson (3), Newman (3), D. Lewis (2), G. Lewis (2), Dane.
Lower Prep.—Pudney (3), Foad (3), Peck (2), Madams (2), Card, Turnill.

VALETE.

H. H. TOMLIN.—Senior Prefect; Capt. Sch. Games; Capt. Sch. Cricket; Capt. Country H.; Sch. 1st XI. C. (Cols.); Sch. 2nd XI. F.; Inter County Sch. Spts., 1923; Sergt., Cadet Corps.

L. R. PHILLIPS.—Senior Prefect; Capt. Town H.; Sub-editor, Pharos; Secretary, Literary and Scientific Society. Kitchener Scholar, proceeding to Caius Coll., Cambridge.

C. H. GORMLEY.—Prefect; Capt. Sch. Football; Senior Champion, 1923; Capt. Buckland H.; Sch. 1st XI. C. (Cols.) and F (Cols.); Inter County Sch. Spts., 1920, '21; Capt., 22, '23; Pharos Committee.

H. C. B. DENTON.—Prefect; Capt. Sch. Cricket; Capt. Country H.; Capt. Swimming; Sch. 1st XI. C. (Cols.) and F. (Cols.); Inter County Sch. Spts., 1922, '23; Pharos Committee. Kitchener Scholar, proceeding to Selwyn Coll., Cambridge.

E. J. H. CHURCHARD.—Sch. 1st XI. c.; Town H. 1st XI. C. and F.

H. A. HARLEY.—Sch. 1st XI. C. (Cols.) and F (Cols.); Maxton H. 1st XI. C. and F.

S. D. MARSH.—Country H. 1st XI. F.

A. BOTTLE.—Maxton H. 2nd XI. F.

W. BOTTLE.—Maxton H. 2nd XI. F.

D. GRINSTED,

J. R. KEILTHY,

B. J. NORRIS,

J. ROE,

J. C. HIGGINS,

B. C. MAYNARD,

L. HARLING.

YE CHRONICLE.

Alacke ande alacke! Ah, wo is us, we are ondone! For now is ye ledère of oure companye, evene Umlaut ye Scrybe, dipartid into ye gloome ande manyfoled daungeres of ye outer wurlde. Neye, cumforte us notte! 'Tis true!

But lett us ternefrom sorroe, ande joye in ye big opinioun holden bi ye worulde of us. For so fayre and comelie clyde menne esteme our countenaunces, that there did dispatche allele sende at divers tymes too mastere pourtrayères of humanitie, one range and one oldere. Ande thise dydde in merveillouse shortie tyme depickte us, so that ere ye passinge of manie daies on ye walles of oure castelle dyd appere ye visages of us alle, ande offe ye Overlorde ande ye Underlordes also everie one. Ande compayred unto theyse are certayne rcpresauntatiouns of treese, womenne, dogges, straunge batailles, ande othere sondrie thinges afyxed to oure passages ande Halle, as noght.

Yea, ande in othere fashioun also doe menn showe gude opinioun of us. For in ye staytelie Halle there does stande on bye a borde. Ande on thys borde are payntedin brighte caracteres ye names of alle ye mighty knyghtes whoe have vanquissed ye tirante Xam so thatte evenc into ye strongeholdes thereof ande into ye Universities there have caden unto themselves a pathe bludie ande combered with ye corpses of his miniouns. Now, all ye Knightes, Squyères ande Yeomen, burnishinge youre armes for stryfe, thys is yome guerdon if ye conquère!

Manie have been oure aktes thise terme yet fewe so impourtante as ye joustinge on ye Playne af Crabbelle. There did lordes and laydyes beholde dedes of valoure for ye space of foure houres, plaudinge conqueromes and eek of ofercome. Evère will this joustinge be renowned for ye Towne victorye.

So grete nombere oute of ye Knyghtes shalle sallie forevere oute of our dwellinge-place, thatte fresshe squyères been maden Knyghtes for to lerne ye true man ere of ye dominatioune of ye onrolie lower mobbe. Thyse been Atherck, Onjes, Hrobadurst, and Le Yamid. Maye theye quitte themselves welle, gurding on theyre beltes ande sporres for ye gude rulinge of ye aforesayde underlynges.

Indede wyl thei neede so to doe for manye Knyghtes havinge fulfylled theyre tyme must goone oute and leve theire brethrenne. Amonge themme been Il Philps, L'Ymorge ande Dennot. Ande thise seeke straunge strondes and landes afarre, baringe everre ye sheyldes enscrybed "Invicta" to be perceyved of alle menne.

Ande beholde alle ye reste of ye aktes of ye Knyghtes, Squyères and Yeomenne, be thei not writtenne in ye boke "Pharos?"

"IL PHILPS YE SCRYBE."

AN OPEN LETTER.

DEAR SENIORS,

Many of you will be leaving School at the end of this term to make your own way in the world, and it is to you in particular that this is addressed, not in the tone of a school "sermon," but just from an Old Boy who was one of yourselves a short time ago.

On leaving School you will probably feel delightfully free for a few days-free from the so-called worries of school life but that does not last more than a very short time, and then comes to some, not all, a "homesickness," to be back at School. In any case, however, you will want to meet your chums again, see the Staff once more and talk and think about the jolly old School days, more jolly now than ever before. Do not think I am in a sentimental mood in saying this; it is absolutely true, and from personal experience, I can tell you that of the dozen or so intimate school chums with whom I left, everyone had precisely the same feeling.

It is quite natural, after all, as most of us spend about four years of the most impressionable period of our lives at School, and it is during those years that, with our parents' help. the School has made us what we are, taught us what we know and, above all, prepared us for what we have to learn. There is no denying it! Therefore gratify the desire to get back to your School chums and School yarns. The very best way of so doing is by joining the Old Boys' Association, for not only do you get enjoyment out of the activities but you shew your appreciation of what the School has done for you. Then there is another view, and that is that Old Pharosians may be able to help you in several ways. The oldest boys may be the means of placing within your reach stepping stones to success, while the younger members can always help you in small ways such as finding "digs." or in any of the hundred and one little things that mean so much when starting out in the world alone, especially in a strange town.

You may feel that you are hardly an Old Boy until you have left School for some time, but do not let that deter you, for if you are a "Present Scholar" in the School of Life, then you are indeed an Old Boy of the County School. Follow up!

Yours very sincerely,

"OLD PHAROSIAN."

THE BARBICAN, SANDWICH.

This picturesque old gateway is not mentioned in the earlier documents of the town. The archway rising up to the eaves gives to the building its curious appearance; the lower parts of the towers are of black and white square bricks, all mellowed and worn by the sea winds sweeping over the marshes. Long slits in the walls mark the time when once sturdy yeomen fired their arrows from inside the towers, against savage invaders striving to sack the town. The upper stages are timber hung, with casements under the eaves, all surmounted by steeply sloping roofs of deep red. The Barbican is now used as a Customs House, and as offices for the Harbour Master and the Borough Surveyor. Under the gateway is a long list of tolls, commencing:—

"For every Chariot, Landau, Berling Chaise, Chair, Calash, or other vehicle drawn by six or more horses......"

From the bridge one can see the level marshes stretching away to the horizon, bathed in sunlight. A few majestic white clouds move slowly over the sky, casting a shadow over the distant marshes, intersected by dykes. Here Cæsar landed from his galleys, the fierce Danes beached their long black ships, and Augustine landed on a more peaceful mission.

In the haven, a few barges are moored up, and a rowing boat tugs at the rope tying it to the quay, and gently swings to the tide. Over the tops of the red-tiled roofs, and over the marshy land, are the sails of one or two more barges, apparently sailing in opposite directions, but in reality making their way down to the Channel by tedious windings of the Stour.

From the gateway one enters the old world town, with its tortuous winding streets. On every side are ancient houses, with overhanging gables and with flints embedded in the old masonry; the door posts of many are beautifully carved. Over the tops of the houses, the red roofs tufted with long grass, rises St. Peter's Church. After the fall of the tower in 1661, the upper part of the tower was rebuilt with bricks made up of river mud. Flemings driven from their homes in 1560, landed at Sandwich, and soon constituted a large part of the population. Hence the curious Dutch cupola surmounting the tower. The Church has a chiming clock, composed of eight bells. A curfew is-and has been for centuries-rung every night at eight o'clock.

And from the quiet old town comes a gentle wind, smelling faintly of salt, fish and brown smoke.

F.T.

SAIGON.

It was with a certain amount of surprise and alarm that I heard I was going to be sent to Saigon. I rather fancy I must be a most unimaginative person, because even when I reached Singapore on my way out, I fully anticipated finding my destination to be a small place with a few brick buildings and the rest bamboo huts and swamps.

However, I was agreeably surprised to find a beautifully laid out town (every road being lined with the greenest of green trees), magnificent public buildings, taxis in the streets, large fashionable shops and every sign of wealth showing itself clearly to the eye.

The town is built in what was, seventy years ago, a mud swamp, and it would be difficult to find a finer example of French ingenuity and hard work. The town is some fifty miles from the sea on the delta of the Mekong. Boats drawing up to 33 feet can come right up the river. Twenty thousand ton liners on the Marseilles Yokohama run tie up within one hundred yards of my office. With Cholon, the adjoining Chinese city, the population is nearly 200,000, including about 8,000 Europeans. The Municipality arrange with a Paris company to run the theatre each season at a cost to the town of £1,000 a month, and at a performance you will see two hundred motor cars parked outside, and for a gala night many more.

Honestly, one does not do much work in Saigon. The usual hours are from 8 to 11 and 2 to 5. Every shop and business house closes in the middle of the day, although with the exception of Siam this practice is unique in the Far East. A European never walks, as there are rickshaws to pull one about, and it is only after five in the afternoon that one wants and can get any recreation and exercise. The "Cercle Sportif" is the leading club. It has ten tennis courts, a football ground, billiard and fencing rooms, and it is here the world meets in the cool of the evening. The Golf Club is separate, being practically a British Club. The links are on the Racecourse, and the Club House is next to the Grandstand. Football is practically confined to the Annamites. I put this down to the fact that the heat makes you thirsty, thirst makes you drink, and drink doesn't make a footballer. Unfortunately the evenings here are short all the year round and there is practically no twilight. Anyway one hour of tennis here is equivalent to three at home.

During the rainy season there is excellent snipe shooting to be had within half an hour of the town, a bag of fifty for an hour's work not being uncommon. If you are keen on big; game and willing to brave malaria, five hours in the train will bring you Tight into elephant country. Tigers are more or less common. A friend of mine left his house after tiffin on a Saturday and returned with a tiger on Monday morning. Herds of bison arc still to be found within 150 miles of Saigon.

Indo-China is a wonderful country to see, whether it is the River Mekong at Pnom-Penh (where it divides, part going down to the sea and part going up country to the Great Lake for four months every year)—whether it is the Palaces of the King of Annam at Hué, or the Ruined Temples at Angkoo, a monument to a race more or less extinct now (the Khmers).

You may also think this a wonderful country after hearing the following story. It must be explained that the Annamites only arrived here about 500 years ago. Before that, the country was inhabited by small tribes of "Mois." A few of these "Mois" still exist in the jungle as hunters and woodsmen. A short time ago a Frenchman was exploring some new country and had with him two "Mois." They came across a herd of elephants and he saw them pick out the biggest one of the herd and attack it with a bow and arrow. The bow was a kind of cross bow and the arrow a poisoned bamboo stick. The elephant was hit on the flank, the arrow only just bruising the skin. However, the elephant dropped dead within two hundred yards.

HOWARD MORFORD.

THE ROYAL TOURNAMENT AT OLYMPIA.

Arriving punctually at Charing Cross Station at 12.20 p.m., our party of cadets were met by Major Cook. After having some light refreshments we proceeded to the Underground Station in Villiers Street and embarked for Addison Road. In due course we arrived there. The first thing one notices upon stepping on to the platform is Olympia. From the outside it looks a plain building with a domed roof. When inside one realizes the immense area it covers. It is rectangular in shape with one curved end. Along one side is an arcade composed of shops and exhibitions of all kinds. The seats rise in tiers from the arena, the Royal Box being in the middle of one of the longer sides.

After the arrival of Queen Alexandra at 2.45 p.m. the tournament commenced with a physical training display by students of the Army School of Physical Training. The students were divided into seven groups, each group carrying out a set of exercises suitable for particular sports. Divided into two groups they then performed some vigorous exercises in which displays on the" horse" featured largely. A small set of exercises to quiet the system was the last item.

The next display was by the 3rd Battery, R.F.A., in horsemanship and Physical Training. This showed how perfectly a horse may be trained. The men first formed up outside the arena in file. After having formed up facing the Royal Box (they began their display; short-arm balance, standing and kneeling on the saddle, vaulting up and down were among the many interesting exercises. The last item proved of the greatest interest where the horses either lay down, stood with their fore-feet on circular tubs or sat down on their hind quarters, the latter proving a source of much amusement to the spectators.

The riding display by the R.A.S.C. was splendid. Each rider controlled two horses, riding the rear horse and driving the leader. After intricate evolutions, the display continued with jumping by half sections, sections and line. The display demonstrated the training of two horses by one man at the same time for both saddle and harness.

The staff of the Equitation School next gave a jumping display. The horses jumped well over fences that a man might well hesitate to jump. The highest jump was about 5 ft.

The tug-of-war between the Electric and Wireless School, R.A.F., and the R.A.F. base, Gosport, was won by the latter after two pulls lasting about five minutes each.

The Royal Naval and Royal Marine Inter-port Field Gun Competition was the most interesting item on the programme. Two teams, composed of 18 men each, competed. These were those of H.M.S. Pembroke and H.M.S. Vivid. The crews started from one end of the arena with a 12-pdr. 8-cwt. field gun, unlimbered the guns and literally threw them over a 5ft. wall, not an easy feat, when one remembers that the gun alone weighed 8 cwt. and the limber 6¼ cwt. The next obstacle was a "river" (two ramps and a piece of blue "lino."). This was negotiated by means of derricks and overhead travelling pulleys. After crossing another wall the return journey, finishing in front of the Royal Box, was made. The winning team took only 4 mins. 35 secs.

The 12th Royal Lancers were in full uniform with 9 ft. lances. One remarkable point noticed was that the horses, 24 in number, were divided into fours according to colour. This arrangement gave all evolutions an appearance that could not otherwise be obtained. It was obvious from the display, a musical double ride, that only with highly disciplined men and horses could such striking results be shewn. The ride was conducted at the trot or canter. The figures performed were carried out with the greatest precision and care, time being kept to the music throughout.

The same regiment gave another display. They were supposed to represent a deputation of chiefs from a recently formed tribal state who had come to London to impress the people with their highly civilized state and to give an exhibition of their ordinary recreations. The "ordinary" recreations consisted of pegging with knives, taking handkerchiefs from the ground at the gallop, Cossack-riding and other items of interest. It leads one to wonder what the extra-ordinary recreations were.

The last display, a grand pageant, "Scotland in Arms," was well performed throughout. The opening scene was laid in the Highlands in the 16th Century. The plot was that described in Walter Scott's "Lady of the Lake." It showed the summoning of the clans by the Fiery Cross, how a bridal procession was met by its bearer and how the bridegroom rushed from his bride to carry the cross to the next tribe. Roderick Dhu, the leader of the clans, learning that James V. was hunting in the forest, planned to ambush him. James and Roderick met and fought, the King wounding his opponent, who was carried out by four knights. After this an exhibition of Highland dancing was given. A sword dance was included. The dancing was accompanied by a massed band of pipers from thirteen Scottish regiments. The final parade consisted of companies of men illustrating the costume and weapons of soldiers from the 16th Century to the present day.

After the playing of the National Anthem, Major Cook entertained us at Lyons', in the Olympia building. Catching the 7 p.m. train from Charing Cross we arrived home about 9-45 p.m., after an interesting and eventful day.

A. H. GUNN.

THE WEST.

AN UP-TO-DATE DAIRY.

Before describing our enjoyable and instructive inspection of Messrs. Farley's dairy, we must express our sincere regret at the death of Mr. F. Farley, and offer our deep sympathy to his relatives.

On 3rd May, a party from Form VI. Science were shown over Messrs. Farley and Co.'s newly installed dairy in Church Street.

The first piece of apparatus explained to us was that used to find the amount of fat in samples of milk. The milk is placed in three graduated tubes laid spoke-wise on a disc, which is then revolved rapidly for a considerable time. The light fat remains at the inner ends of the tubes, and the mean reading of the three tubes gives the proportion of fat contained in the milk.

The first machine used in the purifying process is a pre-warmer which raises the milk to 70° or 80° C., the temperature necessary for cleaning purposes. The next machine is a centrifugal clarifier, where the actual cleaning process takes place. The internal revolutions, which are 5,000 a minute, cause the dirt contained in the milk to adhere to the corrugated sides of the container. The milk then passes into the pasteuriser, where it is heated to 145° C., which kills any remaining bacteria. The retarder is a cleverly conceived machine, with four compartments, and assures that the milk is retained in each one of these chambers for fifteen minutes. The milk next goes to the refrigerating plant to be cooled and thence to the bottling and corking machines, everything being done without human touch.

The bottles are sterilised, and afterwards washed and brushed by electricity; they then each receive a jet of fresh water and are placed in the crates.

When it is considered that by this process of pasteurisation the 800,000 bacteria per cubic centimetre in milk straight from the cow are reduced to only 500, its efficiency can be appreciated.

L.R.P.

IN A CINEMA OPERATING ROOM.

It is a quarter to five. In goes a switch, and a whine, merging into a drone, indicates that the motor generator which supplies the current for the "arcs" of the projectors is running satisfactorily.

The operator now proceeds to the "box," where he "strikes" the arc by touching the carbons together, then withdrawing them by the aid of adjusting screws. He then regulates the current by the aid of the regulator resistance; this being done, a perfect light results.

The wheel of the "dimming pot" is moved and the lights in the hall gradually fade. The operator then touches another switch and the motor which drives the film past the lens commences to revolve. After the motor has picked up speed, a shutter is moved, and the light from the arc is allowed to fall on the moving film, and the picture is projected on the screen. All tears in the film are mended when it is rewound. While one "machine" is being worked, the others are being prepared in order not to cause a wait at the end of each part. At the close of the day's performance the "machines" are covered, to prevent them getting dusty, the generator is switched off, and the iron shutters which enclose the "box" are placed in position.

E. OVERS (IVb.).

THE WISE MAN.

JUNIOR SCHOOL CRICKET.

"Gaudeanms igitur, juvenes dum sumus." Of course we have rejoiced! School is a happy place, and the playing-field, bumps and gradients not withstanding, is a perfect "Lords" to those who have hitherto known none at all, not even a playground.

Nearly ninety boys have been able to consort with Willow the King and his courtiers three or four days each week, and their keenness has been a revelation to those who feared as to the results of taking all boys to the playing-field.

Up to date we have played two matches, winning both quite easily. One of our teams was captained, and well captained too, by a zealot in his ninth year. Truly there is much concerning the great game of Life which can be acquired on the cricket field! The presence of parents has increased the pleasure of the boys, and is a source of encouragement to those who desire to make school life a real preparation for the days which are to come.

L.W.L

HOBBIES EXHIBITION.

Various competitions were held at the end of March in connection with our local hospital.

Many Junior boys entered and the following won prizes:—

R. Smith, 1st prize, Yacht.

R. Crofts, 2nd prize, Yacht.

I. Hover, 1st prize, Aeroplane.

D. Gibbs, 2nd prize, Aeroplane.

D. Dewar, 1st prize, Child's Toy.

C. Foad, 1st prize, Doll's House.

Some of the Junior School work was also exhibited, together with some beautiful specimens of Mr. Evans' own work, which he had kindly lent.

MY JACKDAW.

I was walking along a street the other evening and I found a jackdaw. He was grey with blue eyes; he had a long beak about one inch long and legs three inches long. His claws were very sharp and came over with a bend. I took him home and put him in a cage. In the evening I went outside and saw two jackdaws on my roof, and all of a sudden I heard "Jock, Jock" and then my bird said "Jock, Jock." And no doubt those two birds came to visit him.

L. WILKINSON, Upper Prep.

A QUEER FAMILY.

What a lot of sons we have! Whoever is their father? Jack-son, John-son, Thomp-son, oh! and there's another, Wilkin-son.

There is also an address, Smith, Stonehouse, Corn-Hill, Hampshire. We have an olden days man, a Dane; his tribe came to England years ago. The King's mill is in our school and a Miller to work it, and Farr away from this room is a Cooke just filling the Pope's Pott. There is a New-man in our form and a Fisher in another who has just come from Stroud.

Now I'll go and write a Card: there is one in Lower Prep.

K. THOMPSON, upper Prep!

SPRING.

A CRICKET BALL.

I am a cricket ball. I started as a piece of cork and then they bound me with string and cork and then pressed me by machinery, and after a few other processes they put my coat on and dyed me red. My coat is made of four pieces of leather with three rows of stitching on each side of the middle seam. After that I was sent to a shop to be sold. A gentleman came in and bought me and took me away to a school.

The boys used to play with me a lot; when I was hit with the bat I used to run very hard. Once they played with me in a match against another school, and I travelled so fast for my school and so slowly for the other school that my school won the match. After I lost my colour I was sent to the nets. One day one of the boys hit me right out of the ground and I never saw them again.

L. PUDNEY, Lower Prep.