No. 44. DECEMBER, 1923. VOL. XIII.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

The next number of The Pharos will appear about 29th March. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 1st March.

We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Ramsgate County School), The Harveian, The Ashfordian, The Beccehamian, Mayfield Magazine (Gravesend County School for Girls), and The Magazine of the County School for Girls, Beckenham.

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.

The Spring Term, 1924, will commence on Thursday, 10th January, and end on Wednesday, 2nd April. Holders of season tickets are asked to see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.

We were all delighted to hear that Mr. H. Kobbs, one of our Chemistry Masters, had been so successful in obtaining a first-class appointment in an oil refinery works. We shall remember his work here with very much pleasure, and we hope that his future may be both happy and prosperous.

His departure gave us the opportunity of having back on the Staff one of the Oxford Graduates who came to us for training earlier in the year, Mr. F. J. Constable. His appointment is but a temporary one, and he is leaving us at the end of term, but we arc grateful that he came to us in our time of need, and we shall watch his future career with much interest and in the confident hope that his experiences here will increase his efficiency elsewhere.

The news of Mr. L. W. Langley's success at the B.Sc. Examination (Economics), London University, was received not only in the School but throughout the town with the greatest possible pleasure, and the enthusiasm of the Juniors, when they were officially informed, was most hearty, and could only find expression by rounds of "Kentish Fire" and a crescendo of cheering. It is most gratifying to all, and especially to Mr. Langley himself, that he has achieved this distinction, but has not withdrawn himself from his many social activities in the town, nor from his strenuous extra-school duties, during the period of preparation.

Many expressions of congratulation to the School have reached me upon the undoubted success of the last School Prize Giving in November and, adopting the motto of the Earl of Cromer, I "observe the opportunity" to emphasize the School's gratitude to those who were responsible for the arrangements, more particularly to Miss Rookwood. Mr. Watt and Mr. Willis for providing so admirable an entertainment, and to the Parents' Association for their organization of the seating accommodation, which was perhaps the most difficult problem ever presented in consequence of the Town Hall being crammed to its utmost capacity. Nor do I forget the School's appreciation of the Countess of Cromer for distributing the awards, and of the Earl of Cromer for his Speech-day address, the subject matter of which was aptly chosen. The Member for the Division, Major The Honourable J. J. Astor, was glad to be with us, and it was only political duties and his ill health which caused him to leave before our whole programme had been completed.

The excellence of the singing and of the dramatic part of our Prize Giving Programme leads me to point to the big concert in the Town Hall on Saturday evening, 23rd February, when a comprehensive and varied programme of dramatic and musical items will be given by the School. Among other things we are promised "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" in an English translation made by two of the senior boys, some special items of choral music by the School Choir, and an operetta, "William Tell," by the Juniors. May I appeal to all the readers of The Pharos to make this concert as widely known as possible, and to support this School effort by cheerful attendance at practices, by giving ready assistance in the matter of costumes, and by pushing the sale of tickets as soon as these are available? We have undertaken a big task; I am confident we shall perform it in a manner which will reflect credit upon the School.

I take this opportunity of placing on record my sincere thanks to the Staff of the School for maintaining its efficient working during my temporary absence at the beginning of the term, and my warm appreciation of the many kind messages and letters which reached me from the Governors, Staff, Parents and boys.

EDITORIAL.

We congratulate the Head Master on the good recovery he is making and hope he will now enjoy many years of good health.

Special note should be taken of the reference made to The Pharos in the annual School Report read at the Prize Distribution. The Magazine is putting a good deal of strain on the resources of the fund devoted to School games and other extra-school activities. This fund is seriously depleted by the calls made on it by the extension of the scope of School games since the ground at Longhill was opened.

We hope and believe that this difficulty is only temporary, but while it lasts we wish to call on the present boys of the School to make an effort to increase the circulation of the Magazine. Extra copies may often be disposed of to Old Boys who are living at a distance or to friends who are interested in the School. The Old Boys' Association is doing splendidly by taking well over a hundred copies to distribute to its Dover and London members. Anybody who can dispose of extra copies should apply to the Editor or to a member of the Committee.

We conclude with the wish that coming events, whether examinations, Christmas parties or other festivities proper to the season, may be happily and successfully negotiated by all concerned.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

The Pharos Committee now consists of the Editor and Miss Rookwood, with Stokes, Thacker, S. T. Newing, Garland, Dunn, Guy and Phillips. Let them have your contributions in good time for next term's Magazine.

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The School Anniversary was celebrated on 17th October by a very successful "At Home," at which the Staff and a large number of parents enjoyed the hospitality of the Head Master and Mrs. Whitehouse. After tea the Annual General Meeting of the Parents' Association was held.

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The Dutch Auction Sale held last July was a great success. By its means, the total of the School Benevolent Fund for the two years it has been organized in its present form was raised to £100.

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After paying for the upkeep of our cot at the Dover Hospital the balance of the 1922-3 contributions was divided between Dr. Barnardo's Homes, the Japanese Earthquake Relief Fund, the Cancer Research Fund and other charities. The present term's total to date, 4th December, amounts to a little over £14, including £2 from sale of poppies on Remembrance Day.

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We understand that Cross-country Running will form part of the House Competitions for next term. Boys who hope to win points for their House should get into training.

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We have to thank Mr. A. Denton for an enlarged photograph of the Staff, now hanging in the School Hall.

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G. H. Roberts and D. T. Jones have been elected Honorary Members of the Old Boys' Association. Boys about to leave School should get into touch with the Association through these two members, who will supply any information required.

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Good and suitable articles for this issue have been received from the following, but they must be held over from lack of space:—G. W. M. Dunn, F. T., M. B. Hausey, D. Southey, L. J. Goodburn, G. V. L., E. Blaxland, W. T. Smithen, F. Whitewood,. A. Barnard, F. J. Dellbridge, W. Kemp, G. Allen, R. E. Smith, C. W. Smith, I. C. Austin, A. Turnill, H. G. Hopkins, and others.

EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

London Inter Arts, July, 1923.
C. H. Gormley (Hans. English).

London Inter Science, July, 1923.

London Matriculation, June, 1923.

Oxford School Certificate Examination, July, 1923.

Junior Exhibitioners, as from September, 1923.

Old Boys.
C. A. Hart, B.Sc. (Eng.) (Lond.).—1st Class Hans.
G. Coombs, B.A. (Liverpool).

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION.

The Annual General Meeting of the Association held on the 17th October was indeed a splendid success. The Association is to be congratulated on the appreciation shewn by its members for the Annual Report of the Executive Committee. It is but the end of the second year since its inception as a living movement within our School, and without doubt Dover is leading the way m Kent.

The Annual School Prize Giving was also a great success. The seating for parents was satisfactorily arranged, the anomalies of previous years in that respect having been eradicated. The Association -are grateful to the Head Master for his reference to their work in the Annual Report of the School. It is felt that the various organizations working in the interests of the School must leave a lasting impression on those who come to Dover to present the prizes and to give the Speech Day Address to our boys.

The Association extend their congratulations to the recipients of their prizes at the Prize Giving.

On the 3rd and 24th October Whist Drives were held. The attendance at these drives was exceptionally good, and most enjoyable evenings were spent.

On the 24th November the Staff held a Soireé which was greatly enjoyed, and the Staff are to be specially congratulated on the excellence of their musical items.

The Executive Committee extend to parents hearty greetings for Christmas and a prosperous New Year. To the boys, the Committee trust that the New Year will find them framing new resolutions in which they will place first and foremost, ambitions for their own personal achievements, to work in harmony with their fellow scholars in Form and on the Playing Fields, and to maintain the honour and traditions of their School.

G.R.R.

OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION NOTES.

While the past term has witnessed the events usual at this period, there is nothing of outstanding interest, nor any record-breaking incident to write of.

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First and foremost our Association grows; the local membership now approaches three figures, while an additional thirty names are to be found on the books of the London Branch.

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The Annual Dinner, held on 25th July, was not an unqualified success, though this can be attributed to a. variety of causes. Principally, however, it would seem that mid-summer is hardly the most suitable time for holding such a function. The Dance which took place after the Dinner also suffered on this account, otherwise it provided an interesting variation from the customary after-dinner proceedings.

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Our Dance on 3rd November, on the other hand, was one of the most successful events of its kind yet held, and it would almost seem that we are in imminent danger of overcrowding, unless precautions are taken on future occasions.

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Preparations are now going forward in connection with the Annual Re-union on 27th December. Efforts are being made to perfect the catering arrangements which, hitherto, have left so much to be desired. At the moment news is to hand that certain ladies of the Parents' and Old Girls' Associations have volunteered assistance in this direction, while a fresh plan is to be adopted for the serving of the refreshments. We hope, therefore, that with attention to this and other details, and in view of a substantially increased membership, our Re-union this year will surpass all predecessors. Perhaps, too, we may contrive to avoid a deficit, with better success than hitherto! In this, as in all other functions, we invite the co-operation of the Parents' Association and appreciate the support of the Staff.

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Our Association has sustained an unfortunate loss by the removal of Mr. H. A. L. Lawes from Dover. Mr. Lawes has, for some time past, given yeoman service in the capacities of Dance Secretary, Assistant General Secretary and Cricket Captain, and his place will not be an easy one to fill. At the same time our congratulations and best wishes are offered to him upon his new appointment.

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We understand that:—

A. Stanley Banks is home on six months' leave from the East, where he occupies the post of sub-editor of The Singapore Press.

Maurice Standring is teaching at a school for Officers' sons, on the Rhine.

J. A. M. Galilee, who has recently been on holiday in England, is now on his way to South Africa, with a view to obtaining experience in teaching in this and other countries.

S. Norman Godfrey has been appointed H.M. Inspector of Elementary Schools in the Manchester District.

S. Pritchard has obtained the post of Head Master at Wingham School.

H. W. H. Beer (RA.F.) has written from Halton Camp, Bucks.

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To all Old Boys, and in particular to members of the Association, I would take this opportunity of conveying hearty good wishes for the approaching Yuletide and New Year. May 1924 be a year of record successes both for the old School and its Old Boys.

R.A.C.

LONDON OLD PHAROSIANS.

It is just over a year ago that the London Branch was inaugurated! It has been a year of such keen enthusiasm and success that we look forward with all confidence to many more successful years of good fellowship. The Association was" formed with the idea of "renewing school acquaintances and of keeping in touch with school," but now we have a larger object in view, and that is, representing the School.

At the London Joint Social, in which the Old Boys' Associations of the County Schools of Kent participated, Mr. Salter Davies, in replying to the toast of "The Visitors," said that he does "not consider a school a success unless it has a successful Old Boys' Association." If such a high authority as the Director of Education for Kent judges a school by its O.B.A., it behoves every Old Boy to put his heart and soul into the work of setting and upholding a tradition of fellowship to equal the high standard of academic success which the Present boys enjoy and maintain.

Our reunions since the last Pharos have included a cycling picnic to Warlingham, an afternoon on the river at Kingston, and a second meeting for Divine Service at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields. We intended also to hold swimming races at the Southwark Baths, but arriving on a hot Saturday afternoon during a heat wave, we found the bath too crowded for our purpose.

The Joint Social calls for little further comment except that Dover was well represented, and that so successful was the evening that the reunion is to be made an annual event. We welcomed Mr. Darby and Mr. Watt as our guests, and hope to have the pleasure of their company as well as that of other members of the Staff next year.

That the Head was sufficiently recovered from his illness to be present at our Second Annual Dinner contributed to the complete success of the function,. It will go down in our records as one of the finest reunions of Old Pharosians. We are united in offering our heartiest good wishes to Mr. Brett in taking over the secretarial duties of the London Branch; to Mr. Pudney in the new sphere of his activities (although leaving London he has promised to continue in his position as Treasurer); to our President, Mr. Whitehouse, for a complete, speedy recovery, and to the Dover O.B.A., the Staff and Boys of the School for a happy Christmas and continued success in the New Year.

C.G.B.

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The Annual Dinner.

After the Lord Mayor's Show—the O.B.A. Dinner. And a jolly good dinner too: even if the Secretary did send some of us half way across London in a vain search for Cabin's, Oxford Street. I believe he wanted to have the whole of the feast to himself: so he tried to put us off on a false scent. He had reckoned without the Kentish breed, however, and we all turned up punctually at the Circus Restaurant. As a matter of fact, when I couldn't find my "cabin" I made a "bunk" for the right place. Well, we set to work with a will, from the humblest of us (perhaps I might style us the "log cabins") to our honoured guest of the evening. My old friend Baldwin didn't touch the soup. I don't think he liked them writing the list of events in French: but anyway, when he saw that they didn't care to describe their soup in plain English, he thought he would rather sit and listen to us drinking it. Possibly the thought of a forthcoming General Election disturbed him: but he found his appetite for the next course. Nothing happened of note until the meat arrived: saddle I think it was. In passing I would like to remark that my experience of four years in the cavalry during the War made me wish that saddles had been as tender then: as a matter of fact it was usually the rider who was tender.

I'm sorry to have to mention the War, but they gave us some plum and apple to eat with the mutton, and it brought hack memories. I will pass over the rest of the menu, with just a wish that they might have included some mulberries in it. Perhaps, gentle reader, you are in the dark. Well, once in the long ago, a certain tree laden with that luscious fruit used to grow in the playground—which is now the Public Recreation Ground—and many were the rosy lips and internal qualms we endured in consequence. I recollect once how "Nip" Goodbun—but there, I am digressing. After the dinner we had a most enjoyable time: one of the waitresses asked me how I found the meat. I said: "I just lifted up two chips and there it was." I don't know why she frowned: but it didn't interfere with the harmony. Wilson gave us—not his immortal fourteen points—but a couple of good songs: and those who were not busy autographing menus gave him a real good reception. As a matter of fact he seemed to be pretty busy most of the evening, what with singing again later on, and proposing the health of the ladies. Who could be better fitted to propose them? I recollect him as a nice little chap with always a clean collar—until at least 9.30—every day: the lady teachers were always fond of him then. Well, then we had various other toasts, including "The School," from Pudney: and the good old rousing chorus of "Follow Up," the latter being rendered with such fervour that the Fire Brigade turned out to see what was the matter. Oh, and I mustn't leave out the reply of Miss Chapman to the toast of the ladies. She didn't say much, but what she said was to the point, as Joe Beckett might remark. After we had had some "dry" humour from Beer—what a lovely name—we had a song about Dover, which I believe was composed by the aforesaid member: the first time, by the way, that I have noticed him at an Old Boys' function. Perhaps he'll take note, and turn up more regularly in future. Then the event of the evening: "The Head" made us wish we were all at school again and helping to pile up the honours with the new bloods. We could have sat listening to him for twice the time he took, but he had to leave us early, as he was not thoroughly well, and being still "on the club" he had to be indoors by an early hour. We were all sorry when he had to go, taking with him our best wishes for a speedy recovery to full health again. And we gave him "He's a jolly good fellow"—and meant it too. Perhaps we didn't always think so when, years ago, we had to take a little walk along to his study—in order that he might ask our opinion on how to run the school properly—but we realize now that when we were corrected, he felt as pained as we—even if he didn't feel it in the same place. After his departure we wound up with a dance or two and a few songs, including one or two items in the humorous line from Beer (whom we h'ale'd with delight, even if we did see him studying Tit Bits just before he retailed some funny yarns). We came away with the feeling that it had not been a wasted evening, and personally, I should like to see a reunion once a month, providing of course we could have the same ladies to wait on us, and the same pleasant company to cheer us up, as on this occasion.

"THE ONLOOKER."

PRIZE DAY.

The Annual Prize Distribution was held on Friday evening, 16th November, at the Town Hall. We were pleased to welcome the Earl of Cromer, G.C.I.E., C.V.O., Lord Chamberlain of His Majesty's Household, and the Countess of Cromer, who did us the honour of presenting the prizes, Mr. Hugh Leney took the chair, and was supported on the platform by a large party, which included Major Astor, the Mayoress of Dover, and the Deputy Mayor.

In his opening remarks the Chairman aroused much interest by referring to the necessity for Dover's becoming the centre for the higher education of the district. All present were pleased to hear of Major Astor's support and help having been given for the furtherance of the scheme set on foot with this object. In his report the Head Master gave a summary of School activities and referred to the successes gained by Present Boys and Old Boys and to the continued prosperity of the Old Boys' and Parents' Association.

The certificates, prizes and other awards were then presented by Lady Cromer.

Major Astor, proposing a vote of thanks to our distinguished visitors, gained unanimous and enthusiastic agreement for his suggestion that he might tell Lady Cromer that the prizes had never been better distributed. Mr. Tomlin, on behalf of the Parents' Association, seconded, and the resolution was carried with "Kentish Fire."

Lady Cromer replied in a short speech which was at least as successful as her previous task. By congratulating the prize-winners and wishing the others "better luck next time," she conveyed a message of appreciation or of encouragement to every boy in the School.

The Earl of Cromer spoke of the special claims which Dover has on Englishmen, especially on those who, returning from distant parts of the Empire, see in its white cliffs the first glimpse of the homeland. For his prize day address he had decided to take as his subject "Opportunity." Although Nature distributes talents, he said, with unequal hand, opportunities present themselves to all and many difficulties may be overcome if we "observe the opportunity," Schooldays present many opportunities, and boys should remember the words of a distinguished administrator of India:—"The cost of your education is the capital your parents are investing in the welfare of their sons. To your parents, as well as yourselves, you hold the interest that is due." Our conception of service should be based on the words of Browning, recently quoted by the Prime Minister:—"All service ranks alike with God." With this in his mind and with faith and self-confidence, none need fear to take his part in the great adventure of life.

Three cheers for Lord and Lady Cromer concluded this part of the programme. The items which followed were a play performed by Junior School boys, songs by the School Choir under Mr. Willis, and an extract from "The Alchemist," in which the parts were taken by boys from Form V. All concerned acquitted themselves well and won generous appreciation from a crowded and attentive audience.

W.H.D.

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PRIZE LIST.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION PRIZES.

JUNIOR GOOD FELLOWSHIP PRIZE.
F. E. Farley

MERIT CARD PRIZES.

  
SPECIAL ENDEAVOUR PRIZES.

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SPECIAL PRIZES.
MAYOR'S GOOD FELLOWSHIP PRIZE.
L. R. Phillips

THE CLATWORTHY SENIOR LATIN PRIZE.
H. H. Tomlin

THE CLATWORTHY JUNIOR LATIN PRIZE.
H. B. Garland

THE TUNNELL SENIOR HISTORY PRIZE.
H. R Thacker

THE TUNNELL JUNIOR HISTORY PRIZE.
A. H. Leader

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FORM PRIZES.

Form VI. Arts. L. K Phillips, H. H. Tomlin, S. J. White

Form VI. Science H. C. B. Denton, A. R. Carpenter, D. T. Jones, H. W. Stokes.

Form VI. Remove A. R. J. Laws

Form V. H. J. Gray, S.T. Newing F. J. Ott.

Form IVa. A. H. Leader. H. B. Garland, W. V. Carpenter.

Form IVb. A. G. Fea, E. Overs, J. F. W. Collins.

Form IVc. C. J. Grilli.

Form IIIa. C. G. Jarrett, O. G. Shenton L. J. Goodburn.

Form IIIb. E. L. Trist, D. P. Sparham, A. W. Turner

Form IIIc. E. C. V. G. Wraight.

Form IIa. J. V. Horn, H. A. Stanway, S. Dilnot.

Form IIb. R. J. Baxter, S. J. Walter

Form IIc. E. J.Mills.

Junior School—

Form I. M. Castle, E. S. Kennett, R. J. Belsey.

Form Transition. F. H. Peters, R. A. Crofts.

Form Upper Preparatory. J. K. Thompson, H. C. Newman.

Form Lower Preparatory G. S. Foad, L. J. Pudney.

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PRESENTATION CUPS.

TUNNELL MEMORIAL SPORTS CUP.
C. H. Gormley

  
"VICTOR LUDORUM" TROPHY.
(presented by Old Boys' Association).
C. H. Gormley

"ROBERT REEDER" TROPHY.
(presented by Capt. Reeder. R.E., "In Memoriam.")

F. J. Frame

CRICKET.

Past v. Present.

Played at Longhill, 25th July, 1923. Scores:—

Bowling: Lamidey, 3 wickets for 30 runs; Harley, 0 for 6; Muttett, 3 for 30; Wren, 1 for 0; Broadhurst, 2 for 16; Gormley, 1 for 0.

Bowling: Mumford, 3 wickets for 26.runs; Took, 2 for 19; Lawes, 4 for 16.

SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

Although the results this season do not compare very favourably with those of last year, the School has done better than was at first anticipated. Of the ten 1st XI. matches played we have won three and drawn one. This seems a poor result, but a glance at the figures below will show that the team always gave their opponents a good fight and did not fail to score in every match.

As only three of last season's 1st XI. were at School this term, the difficulty was to choose a team from the House elevens which was really representative of the School's football. This meant that many and frequent changes had to be made in the team; in fact, the eleven rarely remained unchanged for more than two consecutive matches. It was on the right wing that these changes were mostly made, the weakness here being due in the last few matches more to lack of weight than to lack of skill.

In our first match with Simon Langton's the team showed a great lack of combination, and the shooting was poor, save the shot from the left wing which scored our only goal. In the return match on our own ground we drew with them after a very even game. We unfortunately gave them a penalty goal, but, in return for this, one of our opponents obligingly (or accidentally) scored for us.

Our second win was against Margate College on the School ground, after a hard game. In the return match, however, the team played well in the first half, and were leading by one goal at halftime. In the second half am play deteriorated considerably, and the College, pressing strongly, were able to bring their score up to six, in spite of the fine play of our goal-keeper.

Probably the best game played so far was against Ramsgate County School at Ramsgate, where our team put up a splendid fight against the best team it has had to face. Of the two matches with Harvey Grammar School we won the first after a close game in which we were lucky to gain the winning goal from a penalty.

However we lost the second match, although we had the lead at half-time and the advantage of the slope and wind in the second half.

1st XI. goal-scorers:—Davis, 9; Pain, 8; Cole, 5.

2nd XI. goal-scorers:—Rogers: 6; Dilnot, 4; Harley, J.

The attendance at School matches has been very poor this term. It should be remembered that a little encouragement from supporters helps a team considerably.

"LINESMAN."

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RESULTS OF MATCHES.
1st XI.

3rd Oct., at Dover:—D.C.S., 1; Duke of York's Students, 3.
6th Oct., at Southlands:—D.C.S., 13; Southlands Grammar School, 1.
10th Oct., at Canterbury:—D.C.S., 1: Simon Langton's School, 5.
13th Oct., at Dover:—D.C.S., 3; Margate College, 6.
23rd Oct., at Margate:—D.C.S., 2; Margate College, 6.
31st Oct., at Dover:—D.C.S., 2; Harvey Grammar School, 1.
7th Nov., at Ramsgate:—D.C.S., 2; Ramsgate County School, 3.
17th Nov., at Guston:—D.C.S., 3; Duke of York's Students, 6.
21st Nov., at Folkestone:—D.C.S., 1; Harvey Grammar School, 3.
28th Nov., at Dover:—D.C.S., 3; Simon Langton's School, 3.

2nd XI.

3rd Oct., at Guston:—D.C.S., 2; Duke or York's School, 1.
10th Oct., at Dover:—D.C.S., 4; Simon Langton's School, 2.
13th Oct., at Margatc:—D.C.S., 1; Margate College, 7.
27th Oct., at Dover:—D.C.5., 4; Margate College, 4.
31st Oct., at Folkestone:—D.C.S., 1; Harvey Grammar School, 5.
7th Nov., at Dover:—D.C.S., 2; Ramsgate County School, 3.
14th Nov., at Dover:—D.C.S., 7; Duke of York's School, 4.

21st Nov., at Dover:—D.C.S., 2; Harvey Grammar School, 2.
28th Nov., at Canterbury:—D.C.S., 1; Simon Langton's School, 0.

SPORTS ACCOUNT.

BALANCE SHEET ON 3-12-23.

HOUSE NOTES.
Maxton House.

Since our position in the Sports Table at the end of the last School year was not one of which we may be proud, I will deal solely with our activities this term.
We hold second position in the football table, a place we have achieved mainly through the efforts of our second eleven, which dropped only one point. The second eleven is showing a commendable keenness which should infuse some House spirit in those members whose activities are confined to an occasional attendance at House meetings. The opportunity of these will come next term, when we shall require all the cross-country running points we can get.

The 1st XI. has not been so successful, only the match against Town being won. The forwards are light but if their combination reached the standard of the 2nd XI. we should be in a position to cause the leaders of the football table some concern. If this can be rectified next term we may again occupy the position we held so long ago-that of leaders in the football competition.

Every member of our House should endeavour to get some training done during the holidays, for twenty runners will require some finding in a House of our small numbers.

H. W. STOKES.

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Country House.

Well done Greens! We just managed to beat Dark Blues for the Shield by a bare eight points, thus winning it for the fourth year in succession and beating the Dark Blues' record of three years in succession. The destination of the Shield was decided by our second cricket match with the Dark Blues, which we won, after an exciting struggle, by three runs, mainly owing to the efforts of Stanway, who batted pluckily after we had made a bad start.

We have made an excellent start in football this term, having obtained eleven points out of a possible twelve. This is only to be expected, as we have five regular members of the School first eleven and six of the School second eleven. We must keep this up and try to give the Shield a green border for the fifth time.

We lost two House Captains last term, Tomlin and Denton. Tomlin is in a bank at Canterbury, and does not get much time for sports, while Denton, who is at Selwyn College, Cambridge, has been doing rather well. He has played for his College at Soccer, and has run for them in the Inter-Collegiate Trials. We wish them both every success for the future.

C. F. LAMIDEY.

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Buckland House.

We were unsuccessful in our first two matches this season against the "Greens." The 1st XI. game we lost by 3 goals to nil, and the 2nd XI. game by 9 goals to 5. The need of practice made itself evident in both of these games, especially in the Junior match.

Against the Town House the Senior team was more successful, and won by 6 goals to 2. In the junior game, in which both teams failed to score, our 2nd XI., although having most of the play, were weak in front of goal and combination was sadly lacking.

The 1st XI. won their match against the Maxton House by 4 goals to 2, but the 2nd XI. were again defeated. There is room for great improvement in both teams, more particularly in the 2nd XI. where there are many good players, but they must remember to keep in their positions and not to follow the ball all over the field. More careful passing and less wild kicking would result in more victories for them. The 2nd XI. backs and half-backs should not be afraid of tackling their opponents, and a little harder kicking by the backs is needed. The number of School matches prevented the teams practising together, but the holidays will afford a good opportunity for practice for those in the teams and those who hope to play for the House later on. In closing I should like, on behalf of the House, to wish our late Captain, C. H. Gormley, as much success at "Rugger" as he had here at "Soccer."

J. H. BROADHURST.

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Town House.

Although we have yet to win a match, both elevens have tried hard, and with more practice should do better. The 1st XI. forwards lack combining power, and their shooting has been inaccurate, but the defence has played up well in every game.

The matches with the Dark Blues and Reds were more evenly contested than was expected, and produced many thrills. Tapley and Grilli have played consistently, while Binfield in goal has made some good saves.

The 2nd XI. show much promise, and have been beaten on two occasions by narrow margins. The forwards combine well and the halves and backs have played steadily; Saunders in goal, and Taylor and Fry at forward, deserve special mention.

S. T. NEWING.

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FINAL HOUSE POSITITONS, 1922-23.

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HOUSE FOOTBALL RESULTS.
1st XI.

Sept. 26th—Country, 3; Buckland, 0.
Sept. 26th—Maxton, 4; Town, 2.
Oct. 17th—Buckl:md, 6; Town, 2.
Oct. 17th—Country, 6; Maxton, 0.
Oct. 24th—Buckland, 4; Maxton, 2.
Oct 24th—Country, 8, Town, 0.

2nd XI.

Sept. 26th—Country, 9; Buckland, 5.
Sept. 26th—Maxton, 5; Town, 2.
Oct. 17th—Buckland, 0; Town, 0.
Oct. 17th—Country, 0. Maxton, 0.
Oct. 24th—Country, 2; Town, 1.
Oct. 24th—Maxton, 2; Buckland, 1.

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HOUSE POSITIONS, FOOTBALL, 1923.

LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

The members of this Society have enjoyed the reading of three papers by members.

The first, entitled "Our Debt to Ancient Greece," was read by Thacker on 12th October before a large audience. Mr. Froude very kindly took the chair, and the paper was well received. The second paper, by Rankine, which took the form of a scientific demonstration, entitled "The Transmission of Sound by Light," was enthusiastically received. Mr. Pearce took the chair, and his admirably suited remarks combined with the excellent demonstration resulted in a very successful meeting. The third paper, read on the 9th November, by Jones, who took as his subject "The Processes of Oxy-acetylene Burning and Welding," was also very successful. The experiments conducted by the speaker, who showed a fine command of his subject, made the meeting all the more interesting, and enjoyable. Mr. Slater, in the chair, concluded the meeting with a few apt remarks.
The members of this Society are asked to note that next term the meetings will be of a type that all may take part in; debates, discussions and possibly a mock trial and election arc to be included in a full programme.

H. W. STOKES.

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

BALANCE SHEET.

Holywell, in North Wales, gets its name from St. Winefride's Well. According to legend, Carodoc Prince of Wales wished to marry a maiden named Winefride, who, however, did not love him, and when he tried to make her, fled from him. He caught her, and in a temper cut off her head. It rolled down a hill, and where it rested a spring of water burst out. This water is supposed to be holy, and many people who are ill, come and bathe in it, and round the wall of the crypt are crutches and sticks which those who have bathed in it and been cured have left, so that others may see them, and believe that they too can be cured. Once when we were on holiday Dad took me to see it, and what surprised me most was how people who were ill could stand it, as it was so very cold, and the caretaker told us it was always the same, summer and winter.

S. ALLCHURCH (Trans.).

CORN.

When the harvest is finished the fields are cultivated to kill the rubbish and to air the ground. Then it is ploughed and the corn is drilled in. Then the ground is harrowed to bury the seeds. When the seed is in the ground the birds are a great nuisance and they try to eat it. Generally a boy is employed to scare the birds off. He has a gun and is kept busy until the corn has grown an inch or two. In the spring the ground is harrowed and rolled to close it round the small roots as the frost and winter weather make the ground loose. Then a man is sent into the fields with a hoe to get the weeds up between the furrows. The crop is left to grow till it is ripe, then it is cut with a machine that ties it up into sheaves, which are stood together in tens; these are called shocks. The shocks are left till they are perfectly dry, when they are carried and put into barns or stacked in the open. The stacks are thatched to protect them from the wet weather till the farmer is ready to thresh them. This is done by an engine and thresher which goes round from farm to farm.

The corn is sent to the miller and is ground into flour. Then it is sent to the baker and is made into bread, which we buy from the baker. Some of the barley is sent to the brewery and made into beer.

G. FOAD. (Upper Prep.)

THE BELFRY OF BRUGES.

Last summer holidays, when I was staying in Belgium, I visited the city of Bruges and went up the famous belfry, which is about 350 feet high. To get to the top you go up a very narrow staircase in the dark and have to hold on a rope. On the way up you see the prison and you pass by four gates dating from 1292. The hell that strikes the hour weighs 19,000 pounds; the heaviest ringing in the chime is 11,589 pounds, and the smallest is 12 pounds. All together the chime has 48 bells weighing 55,166 pounds. It is worked by a clock which starts the chime every quarter of an hour. The revolving drum has 30,500 holes with keys in some of the holes. The changing of the keys changes the tune, which is done every two years.

L. J. PUDNEY (Upper Prep.)

LIFE IN A TENT.

In Delhi, which is in India, we lived in a tent, which is like a camping tour. Sometimes when a sand storm comes, your tents are blown down and you are nearly suffocated, which is not a nice thing.

It is just like living in a house. You have fires in the kitchens with a brick chimney built beside. You have sitting rooms and bathrooms and you have little passages where you keep your bicycles.

C. JACKSON (Trans.)

MY TRIP TO SCOTLAND BY SHIP.

The S.S. City of London was moored at the Aberdeen Steam Navigation Co.'s wharf on the Thames. The passengers had collected on Westminster Pier for the arrival of the Ich Dien, a small ship which was to convey the passengers to the City of London. At 2.15 the Ich Dien arrived, and punctually at 2.30 departed. About half an hour later everybody had boarded the City of London. Attendants showed the first class passengers to their cabins and second class passengers to the bunks. At 3.30 the ship left for Aberdeen. It was interesting to watch the wharves and ships in the daytime, and the lights of the coast at night. It was very smooth sailing down the Thames, but the North Sea was a little rougher. The sunrise and sunset were beautiful to see, and it was also interesting to study passing ships. There was a canteen on board which sold food and drink.

When nearing Yorkshire we could see the G.E.R. express. The hills looked like ant-hills. We had to wait outside Aberdeen while room was being made for us at the wharf. After landing, we made our way by train along the Deeside Railway to Ballater.

A. W. BROOKER.

WHEN MY PA WAS A BOY.

THE LACE MAKERS OF BELGIUM.

When one goes on the Continent to Belgium, one should take a walk along the back streets of the town, say of Bruges, to see the peasants making lace. The streets are very narrow and the road is paved with cobbles, upon which the wooden clogs of the people make an incessant clatter. When one first hears this noise, he is at a loss to account for it. The houses are small and are not far apart across the roads. At the doors the women and girls have tables at which they work their lace. The top of the table is shaped like an arch, and there are many threads which these women work in and out of pegs to get their designs. The old women talk to their neighbours while they work, hardly paying attention to the cottons, just doing it mechanically, owing to years of practice.

The younger women are not so fast with the cottons and pay more attention to them, while small girls, who are just learning, take a long time to move one cotton fearing to do something wrong.

The finished designs are very beautiful, and can be obtained of the peasants quite reasonably. The designs are perfect, and it is wonderful to think that the peasants make them so quickly and yet never make bad mistakes in the workmanship.

F. OTT (V.Ex,)

DAWN.