No. 45. MARCH, 1924. VOL. XIV.

FIAT LUX.

CONTENTS.

NOTICES.

The next number of The Pharos will appear about 26th July. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 2nd July.

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

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 Summer Term will commence on Thursday, 1st May, and end on Wednesday, 30th July. Holders of season tickets are asked to see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.

The School will congratulate Mr. Evans, not only upon his rapid recovery from a somewhat serious illness this term, but also upon his having been awarded the highest certificate possible to Teachers of Handwork. The Registrar of the College of Handicraft recently informed him that he had been awarded the Certificate of Merit, and that he is now entitled to the designation of Member of the College of Handicraft. This brings Mr. Evans to the status somewhat equivalent to that of those who have graduated at a University.

In January last we were glad to welcome to the School Mr. G. H. Ellis, of Brasenose College, Oxford, for a term of practical training. He has spent considerable time with the Science and Mathematical Masters of the School, who have shared with me the duties of the supervision of his work. He will be leaving us at the end of term, very grateful for all that has been done for him, and with a pleasant memory of his experience from which he has so greatly benefited. The report of his work and of the School, made when Mr. H. Icely, of the Oxford University Department for the Training of Teachers, paid his visit, was very flattering.

We have had many interesting speakers in the School from time to time, but no one has surpassed Sir Wm. Schooling. K.B.E., who addressed the School on 17th January on the question of National Savings' Certificates. His eloquent and exact English, and his inspiring personality, will have left a deep impression upon us all. What we have to do next term is to embark upon the formation of a Savings' Association in the School. I am grateful that Mr. Tomlinson and Mr. Halestrap have expressed their willingness to undertake the clerical and propaganda work.

Steady deliberate saving during school days may accumulate a considerable sum of money, useful at the critical time of leaving school and entering upon a life's occupation. A meeting of the parents will be called early next term, so that the scheme may be fully explained, and a letter to the parents, on the subject, will be included with the Terminal Reports at the end of this term. It is hoped that the same enthusiasm will be shown in this as in all other forms of extra-school activities.

The warmth of our reception to the Concert Party, Madame Benda, Miss Bell, Miss Hogben, and Miss Saunderson, who paid us a visit on 28th February last, has so much endeared the School to them that these ladies have offered to assist us at any time the School may be giving a concert or entertainment in the Town Hall or elsewhere. Both at the Town Hall in the afternoon, and at School in the evening, they gave us a first-class musical programme in a manner which it would be impertinent to praise or to criticise.

Some day we may perchance get Madame Benda, the vocalist, to tell us her life story, which is full of inspiring interest. An Australian by birth, who married a McGill University Professor of Physiology (recently deceased), and is now continuing her musical career as a prominent teacher of singing, she would not fail to, establish in us a courageous outlook upon life.

It was indeed a great day for the School when on 6th March the first sod of the new site was cut by the Chairman of the School Governors, the Rev. Canon Elnor. The impressive School prayers and address by the Chairman, the jaunt through Astor Avenue, and the interesting ceremony on the ground will never he forgotten by those who took part. It is a distinct step forward towards the completion of the Higher Education Scheme for Dover and the district. We hopefully look forward to the closing of that epoch in four or five years' time when the new buildings will he occupied by the boys, and the girls will be in possession of the boys' excellent premises in Frith Road. We have indeed a goodly heritage of tradition, work and enthusiasm, which it must be ours to transmit to future generations.

The last stage in completing the present School Playing Fields at Longhill Camp will be reached during the Easter Holidays. The pavilion is to be extended, more suitable accommodation provided, and the water will be laid on to the ground before we return to School for the Summer Term. The negotiations for this improvement having been protracted to an almost unbearable length, the pleasure of seeing it completed is so much the greater. We are learning patiently that "everything comes to those who wait," but it must be an active rather than a passive "waiting" if progress is to be made.

Dover parents and boys will be glad to hear of an interesting offer which has been made by Major W. H. Hayward, an old Dovorian, who has become a friend of the School by his cooperation with Professor Lockhead, who gave us the address on Agriculture in Canada in February last. Major Hayward has spent very many years in the Dominion, more particularly in connection with the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, and knows better than most the conditions and opportunities which life offers in Canada. I have accepted his kind offer to come down next term and speak on the subject of Emigration, and those of us who remember his direct, earnest, and vigorous remarks in February, will look forward with the greatest pleasure to his next visit.

New Zealand has followed both Canada and Australia in devising a Government Scheme for the migration of boys from Secondary and Grammar Schools. The prospects of boys who migrate thither under the Scheme are excellent. Broadly speaking, the boys are placed on arrival with approved and responsible farmers, for training in farm work. They receive wages and board during training; a minimum weekly wage of 10s. for the first year is guaranteed. At the end of that period they may be able to earn wages of 30s. to 40s. a week, with board and lodging, and in due time to take advantage of the Government Land Settlement provisions. The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, to which we all hope to pay a visit, may arouse the spirit of adventure within us, and I shall be happy to give full particulars of the migration schemes to parents and boys who are keen upon seeing the Empire peopled with the Anglo-Saxon' race. Such "adventurers" are never lost to the Motherland, as was proved so plainly during the Great War.

While congratulating all the boys who did so well at the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board Examination in December last, White and Carpenter, who passed respectively in the Inter B.A. and Inter B.Sc. Examinations at London in November, and Stokes, who has just done particularly well in gaining an open Scholarship at Cambridge University, I should like to wish the best of luck to the three boys, Jones, Sewell and Wellard, of the Sixth Form, who will be the first candidates in the history of the School to sit for the Whitworth Scholarships and Exhibitions. To those who know the scope of the syllabus, the large number of the competitors, and the small number of awards, together with the careers of many who have gained these "Whitworths," this new venture of ours is full of encouragement, and speaks volumes for the industry and grit of our candidates.

The Staff and School heard with much regret of the serious illness of Mr. Hugh Leney. We are glad to learn that he is now sufficiently recovered to return to his home at Folkestone, and we all join in wishing him a speedy return to complete health.

21st March, 1924.  F.W. 

EDITORIAL.

The events of a very full and active term are adequately recorded elsewhere in the Magazine, but special mention should be made of the ceremony performed by the Chairman of the Governors on 6th March. This day will be remembered by all present as a landmark in the history of the School, and we shall now be once more looking forward to the time when Juniors and Seniors will be re-united under one roof.

The advantage of having playing fields adjacent to the School buildings has long been recognized by those who are interested in School games and other athletic activities, and we hope the time is not distant when County School boys will be able to cultivate the "mens sana in corpore sano" under the most favourable conditions. Judging from our experiences on the lower slopes there should be an abundant and constantly renewed supply of fresh air at the top of the hill. But what a run for the late comers! They will get a splendid training for Cross-country Running, and should be in great demand by the House Captains of future generations.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

The School Sports will be held at Crabble on Wednesday, the 11th June.

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This term's Charity Fund collections amounted on 13th March to £9 12s. 4½d., giving a total for the School Year, so far, of £25 1s. 8d.

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The amount handed over to the Dover Charity Committee as the result of the concert in the Town Hall on 23rd February was £20.

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A large number of boys took advantage of the visit to Dover of the Ben Greet Company and enjoyed a performance of "Macbeth" on 24th March.

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Suitable articles for this issue have been received from the following, but are held over from lack of space:—F. Whitewood, J. H. Dellbridge, H. B. Garland, E. L. Trist, W.J.F.W., H. G. de M., K. Harman.

EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

H. W. Stokes—Open Scholarship in Natural Science, Selwyn College, Cambridge.

Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board Examination, December, 1923.

* Passed with exemption from London Matriculation.

A. R. Carpenter—London Inter Science, November, 1923.
S. J. White—London Inter Arts, December, 1923.

Boy Mechanics, Royal Air Force.

E. S. Cole gained admission to Sandhurst, as from Spring Term, 1924.

Old Boys.

E. W. Pudney has recently passed the Intermediate Examination of the Chartered Accountants' Society.
Louis W. Cole—Londo Inter. Sc., November, 1923.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION.

New Year found everybody busy with the School Parties. It was really difficult to say which party was most enjoyed by our boys and their guests, but suffice it to say that they were all enjoyable, and a delightful fulfilment of the expectancy and anticipation which seemed to pervade the closing of the Autumn term and the Christmas vacation. The very generous response by the parents with gifts of money and kind enabled Mrs. Whitehouse and her Ladies' Committee to repeat their arrangements, which were again excellent in conception and in execution, and the Association Executive Committee desire to take this opportunity to express their appreciation of the success of this great achievement.

On 30th January a very successful Whist Drive was held, the attendance being exceptionally good.

The Head Master and the Staff are to be congratulated on the excellence of the performance given at the School Concert at the Town Hall on 23rd February. It was gratifying to see that music and the drama are so well established within the School.

On 27th February the members of the Association resident at Deal and Walmer held an "At Home" at. Deal, which was attended by the Head Master and Staff and their wives, also by the Executive Committee and their wives. The entertainment was well arranged, and it was very gratifying to be able to make a close acquaintance with the very great interest the Deal parents take in the School.

On Thursday, 6th March, when the first sod was cut on the site for the new School, the Executive Committee were glad the Association were able to take part in the ceremony on this memorable occasion. The splendid attendance of members of the Association was most gratifying to the School Governors and the Head Master and Staff, and further demonstrated the interest taken in and the goodwill extended to our School.

The Soirée arranged by the Staff on 8th March was a very enjoyable affair, and well attended by parents. The Staff are to be congratulated on the excellence of their evening's entertainment.

In consequence of the School Concert being held on the 23rd February last, the Chess Tournament, Parents V. Boys, will be held on a date to be arranged later.

G.R.R.

OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION.

The chief activities since last we went to press have been the Annual Re-union on 27th December and the Fancy Dress Dance on 16th February.

A profit of £16 10s. 2d. resulting from the Re-union affords adequate evidence of success on the one side, while upon the other it is supplied by the praise of all present. The Re-union Committee would wish, I feel sure, to express here their indebtedness and thanks to Mesdames Farley, Landrey and Rigden, whose untiring energy in the catering department played so large a part in the achievement.

In a lesser way the Fancy Dress Dance was equally successful. Despite outside competition the floor space of the School Hall was quite filled; added to this the large display of fancy dresses was a most satisfactory feature.

We conclude our Old Boys' year with a feeling that while much has already been accomplished, far greater days lie ahead. We learn with pleasure of the anticipated growth of the Cricket Club, which is hoping to run a second eleven this season, and no doubt the increased enthusiasm in the Association will be reflected in the 1924-5 programme.

Subscriptions become due on 1st April, and it will reduce the work of the Secretary and save the Association expense if members will make their remittances early; if possible upon receipt of this journal. It is hoped that a reminder in June will thus be avoided. In order to save the cost and annoyance of frequent postings, some members may prefer to send a three years' subscription of half a guinea. This has been done in a number of cases already, and the Treasurer has made provision for it upon his books. The Secretary will be pleased to forward Ties or Blazer Badges if desired.

The Easter Dance will be held on Tuesday, 22nd April, and the Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, 24th April, and not on St. George's Day, as originally arranged. As this takes place so late it will be impossible, obviously, for membership cards to be issued before the end of May.

Wanted.—Suggestions for the development and increased usefulness of the Association. There will be an item appearing on the agenda of the General Meeting giving opportunity for discussion on this subject, and any suggestions from members should be made on that occasion or submitted to the Secretary beforehand.

In order to put members in touch with one another, it is proposed to publish, periodically, a list of O.B.A. members, which will be brought up to date each term. Below appear the names of those joining the Association during 1923-4. It will be seen from this list how useful a nucleus we have for an Association with vast possibilities, whose influence is already worldwide!

R.A.C.

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LIST OF MEMBERS.

Fred Whitehouse, Esq. (President), Dover County School.
A. B. Constable, Esq., Dover County School.
W. H. Darby, Esq., Dover County School.
G. D. Thomas, Esq., Dover County School.
T. Watt, Esq., Dover County School.
Banks, A. S., Singapore Free Press, Singapore.
Barton, F., "The Criterion." Dover.
Birt, W. G., 3, Priory Hill, Dover.
Broadhurst, J. H., 7, Mead Crescent, Dartford.
Broadhurst, S. W., Lansdowne Villa, Maxton.
Bromley, J. F., "Perivale," Ramsgate.
Bromley, L, 85, High Street, Dover.
Browne, A. C. L, Priory Place, Dover.
Browne, S. G., Priory Place, Dover.
Budgen, J., "Barton House," Dover.
Burbridge, I. R., 2, Montpelier Villas, Dover.
Buxton, T., 9, Holligrave Road, Bromley.
Cassingham, J., 10, Monins Road, Dover.
Castle, W. G., 5, Park Street, Dover.
Chase, F., Osmunda Villas, Dover.
Churchard, E. J. H., "Thornlea," Deal.
Clout, S., 8, Salisbury Road, Dover.
Cocks, C. E., 7, Droveway Gardens, St. Margarets.
Cook, R. A., 1, Hortus Villas, Dover.
Cuff, R. H., 19, Heathfield Avenue, Dover.
Denton, H. C. B., Selwyn College, Cambridge.
Doubleday, A. V., 25, Oakland Road, Dovercourt.
Drayson, V. J., N.P. Bank, Folkestone.
Durban, M., 3, Douglas Avenue, Hythe.
England, W., 1, St. John's Road, Dover.
Ford, F. W., School House, Ringwould.
Galilee, J. A. M., The Ridge School, Westcliffe, Johannesburg, Transvaal.
Gambrill, E. R., 31, London Road, Dover.
George, A. F., Lennox Towers, Southsea.
Gilbert, G. H., 4, Templar Street, Dover.
Goldfinch, E., Kingsdown Road, St. Margarets.
Gormley, C., 44, Downs Road, Walmer.
Gray, R. J., 10, Minerva Avenue, Dover.
Green. W. B., 117, Erskine Hill, N.W. II.
Grinsted, D., 15, Salisbury Road, Dover.
Hadlow, R. S., Loughborough College.
Harley, H. A.. 36, Markland Road, Maxton.
Hart, C. A., P.O., Lydden.
Haynes, C. G. A., 10, Coastguard Station, Sandgate.
Hicks, R. A., Lambton Mills, P.O., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Hillier, J. C., 1, Rosebery Terrace, Maxton.
Hopkins, J. A. W., The Half Way House, Barham Downs, Nr. Dover.
Hunt, H. W., 32, Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover.
Jell, S. T., Kingsdown Road, St. Margarets.
Kyle. A. R., 123, Buckland Avenue, Dover.
Lamidey, C. F., 17, Castle Hill Road, Dover.
Laslett, J. E., Wallets Court Farm, St. Margarets.
Law, W. A., 476, Brixton Road, London.
Lawes, H. A. L, 8, Worthington Street, Dover.
Lewis, E. F., 8, London Road, Dover.
Livings, E. W., 158, Snargate Street, Dover.
Lonsdale, C., 9, Effra Road, Brixton, London, S.W.
Lovely, W. S., 24, Radmoor Road, Loughborough.
McConnell, C. H., 34, Maison Dieu Road, Dover.
Morford, H., Chartered Bank of India ahdChina, Saigon.
Morgan, S., 20, Holyrood Street, Kewport, LO.W.
Morgan, R, c/o H.M. Inspector of Taxes, Coventry.
Moorcroft, N., Bishopsweannouth Cemetery, Sunderland.
Motley, A. E., Government Training Farm, Soheyville, Nr. Pitt Town, N.S.W., Australia.
Motley, W. E., 6r, Canada Road, Walmer.
Mumford, L, 89, Buckland Avenue, Dover.
Musson, T. W. E., 33, Knight's Road, Dover Castle.
Newlyn, W. R., Hogbrook Farm, Alkh:am.
Norris, B. J., 85, Chart Road, Folkestone.
Nye, H. E., 68, Mayfield Avenue, Dover.
Ott, F. J., Room 6, Block 9, Section I, Bulback Barracks, Halton, Bucks.
Panter, F. A., 238, London Road, Dover.
Paton, G., Bains, Strohhause Street 31 Ad.
Pay, A. C. II., W. H., H.Q. Squadron, School of Army Co-Operation, Old Sarum, Salisbury.
Plater, G. R., 82, Buckland Avenue, Dover.
Prescott, E. F., 11, Strand Street, Dover.
Pryer, F., Maison Dieu Road, Dover.
Pryer, J., Maison Dieu Road, Dover.
Pudney, H. G., 52, Leyburn Road, Dover.
Richardson, T. (jun.), " Lynton," Church Path, Deal.
Roe, J., 104, Elms Vale Road, Dover.
Rolfe, C., 111, Folkestone Road, Dover.
Romney, A. E., 1, Bath Street, Brighton.
Romney, F. H., 4, Castle Hill Road, Dover.
Russell, E. J. R, 7, Beaconsfield Avenue, Dover.
Russell, R, River Nurseries, Dover.
Ryeland, F. G., 26. Snargate Street, Dover.
Smith, C. C. H., "Danesmere," London Road, Deal.
Spain, V. C., "White Horse Inn," Dover.
Standring, M. S., 32, Castle Street, Dover.
Street, H. H., 5, Grecian Street, Maidstone.
Strugnell, R. L, 2, Staff Quarters, Halton Camp, East Bucks.
Tomlin, H. H., 29, Maison Dieu Road, Dover.
Toms, J., 2, Priory Grove, Dover.
Took, A. J., 39, Barton Road, Dover.
Took, G. E., 5, Langford Terrace, Folkestone.
Twyman, A., 33, High Street, Dover.
Watts, C., 17, Salisbury Road, Dover.
Wilson, C. B., 7, St. Alphege Road, 'Dover.
Wood, R. J., 10, Snargate Street, Dover

Wren, D., 3", Minerva Avenue, Dover.
Yeomans, J., 39, Salisbury Road, Dover.

London Branch.

Rev. J. J. Jackson. Hon. Members.

T. B Wheeler Esq. Hon. Members.
Armstrong, C., Kewtown Hostel, Welwyn Garden City.
Arter, L E., 46, Upper Gloucester Place, Dorset Square, N.W. 1.
Austin, G., Central Y.M.C.A., Tottenham Court Road, W.C. 1.
Baldwin, C. E., Grammar School, Gainsborougb, Lines.
Baldwin, L, 9, Denbeigh Road, Bayswater, W. 11.
Beaufoy, L, 51, Anson Road, Holloway, K. 7.
Beer, W. J., 4G, Craven Park, N.W. 10.
Blackford, C. G., 97, Folkestone Road, Dover.
Bordeaux, N., Central Y.M.C.A., Tottenham Court Road, W.C. I.
Brett. F. (Secretary), 151, Humber Road, Blaekheath, S.E.
Busbridge, W., Gairloch, 138, Muirkirk Road, Catlord, S.E. 6.
Dewell, E. W., 24, Morval Road, Brixton, S.W. 2.

Dixon, C., 13, Burns Road, Alferton, Wembley, N.W.
Eaton, J., 94, West Hill, Sydenham, S.E.
Farley, E., 106, Bromley Road, Beckenham, S.E.
Goodbun, R. N., 17, Stanley Road, Teddington.
Holman, H. T., Elm Tree House, North Farnborough.
Igglesden, S., 23, Constantine Road, Hampstead, N.W.

Kenyon, A., 55, Cleveland Road, New Malden, Surrey.
Lonsdale. C., 9, Effra Road, Brixton, S.W. 2.
Penn, L H., 11, Southdcan Gardens, Southfields, S.W. 18.
Pudney, E. W., 52, Leyburne Road, Dover.
Quinlan, G. L.. 29, Toronto Road, Gillingham, Kent.
Reede, C., 68, Sprules Road, Brockley, S.E. 4.
Reede, H., 68, Sprules Road, Brockley, S.E. 4.
Rolfe, H., 55, Algernon Road, Lewisham, S.E. 13.
Scarlett, C. G., 237, Goldhawk Road, Shepberds Bush, W. 12.
Skinner, L. E., 40, Grafton Street, Fitzroy Square. W. 1.
Walter, W., 6, Crownhill Road, N.W. 10.
West, F. P., National Provincial Bank, Henley-on-Thames.
Wilson, R. C., National Provincial Bank, 95, Chancery Lane, W.C. 2.
Young, T., 55, Mayville Street, Mildmay Park, N. 16.

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London Branch.

The enthusiasm with which the quarter's activities have been met has not been quite so great as hoped for and looked for, due, shall we be generous, and say, to the fickle weather, and perhaps to a large extent to the sudden changing of hands of the Secretaryship.

The proposed theatre outing for 13th December, when we were to have gone to the Co-Optimists at the Prince of Wales' Theatre, was cancelled, owing to the fact that it was impossible to obtain at such short notice a number of seats together at a reasonable price. An informal meeting was called, taking place at Charing Cross Station, and the following programme of events for February and March was proposed:—

Feb. 24th—Divine Service at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields.

Mar. 12th—Tivoli Theatre, Strand.

Mar. 30th—Ramble round Bromley, Hayes and Keston.

The number of Old Boys present at Divine Service on Sunday, 24th February, was rather disappointing, but owing to the fact that the Royal Box had not been reserved (as on previous visits) for our use, all were unable to sit together. The Rev. C. Ritchie conducted the service on this occasion, and delivered a fine address.

With the beginning of this month, the second year of the Association opens, and it is to be hoped that 'with the coming of the brighter weather and the fact that the Secretary is getting a tighter grasp of the reins, enthusiasm will rise to an even greater height, than that of the past Summer.

F.L.B.

FOOTBALL.

On 13th February the School XI. lost to the Duke of York's School, at Guston, by 8—0. The icy-cold wind and the quickly moving "Dukies'" forwards combined to reduce the School team to impotence. Lamidey was greatly missed in goal, and though Pain played well he does not get the ball away quickly enough for safety.

The following games remain to be played:—

March 30th—Old Boys.

April 2nd—Duke of York's School at home.

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School Matches.
1ST XI.

13th Feb.—Duke of York's, 8; D.CS., o. At Guston.

2ND XI.

13th Feb. Duke of York's, 2; D.C.S., 0. At Longhill.
27th Feb. D.C.S., 3; Duke of York's, 1. At Guston.

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House Matches.
1ST XI.

Jan. 23—Maxton, 3; Town, 2.
Country, 3; Buckland, 2.
Jan. 26—Country, 7; Town, 1.
Buckland, 2; Maxton, o.
Feb. 20—Country, 4; Maxton, 1.
Buckland, 13; Town, I.

2ND XI.

Jan. 23—Maxton, IO; Town, 2.
Country, 6; Buckland, 1.
Jan. 26—Country, 3; Town, o.
Buckland, 3; Maxton, 2.
Feb. 20—Country, 4; Maxton, 1.
Buckland, 3; Town, 1.

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Final House Positions.
1923-4.

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING.

SPORTS ACCOUNT ON 18th MARCH, 1924.

HOUSE NOTES.
Buckland House.

The remaining House Matches have carried us from third to second place in the Table. However, we are still a considerable way behind Country House, which has further strengthened its lead by its success in the Cross-Country Running. In the latter, Davis i., E. Smith, Moore, Pinkney and Baxter have run particularly well, but the work of the team as a whole has been uneven.

We still have a chance of winning, the Shield, but unless every effort is made in the coining term, there is little likelihood of its assuming its original colour this year. The prospects for cricket are fairly good. But it will be remembered that our poor show in the School Sports lost us the Shield last year, and unless we are to repeat that performance, we shall do well to follow the example set by Town House a year ago and show once again what training and enthusiasm can do.

S.J.N.

Country House.

This term has been one of the most successful that the House has ever enjoyed. All the House football points, both 1st XI. and 2nd XI., have been won and we have secured a fairly good lead as a result of the first two Cross-country runs. Our captain, C. F. Lamidey, to whom much of the success was due, has unfortunately left us, but his football, cricket and work for the House will not soon be forgotten.

Mention of football must inevitably remind us of the Buckland match. Lamidey gave a great display of goalkeeping, but it was the work of the whole team that saved the match. Everybody pulled his full weight and no one spared himself in those last eleven minutes, when what seemed certain defeat was turned to victory. The other Houses gave us little anxiety, but the team work was again in evidence. No one could wish to place the players in order of merit, but no one would begrudge the right wing a special mention. E. Dilnot and G. Hunt were always conspicuous for the way in which they overcame physical disadvantages by skill and pluck. Dilnot once again showed himself to be a real match winner, and the best forward in the School, while Hunt united with a high measure of accomplishment an even greater promise. In the equally successful 2nd XI. Pilcher at centre-forward was always prominent, and the whole team played well, though, like the 1st XI., it was often badly out-weighted.

The Cross-country running was unpopular from the first, but, despite some pessimistic prognostications, we have more than held our own. The standard the the House was well above the average, the best runners being R. Voizey in the seniors and A. Cooke and G. Hunt in the juniors. In this event, however, even more than in the football, it was the work of the whole team that brought success. A strenuous attempt is yet needed to retain the Shield, but there is no reason why it should not be successful.

H.R.T.

Town House.

As during last term, we have been unfortunate in losing our matches, which have been very enjoyable none the less. The game with the "Reds" was well contested, and we were somewhat unfortunate in not winning a point. The 2nd XI. games have been much more even. Donoghue and Lester played well on their first appearance for the first team. The attendance at the Cross-country Runs has been very disappointing, but those who have run, ran exceedingly well,—especially Grilli, Wellard, Farley and Scotchmer,—and gained valuable points for the House.

S.T.N.

Maxton House.

The House has not been so successful this term as last, owing to the slackness of some two or three members, who, by absenting themselves from matches and runs without previous notice, put the remainder of the teams under a handicap which the House, at present, is unable to bear.

The 2nd XL, on whom we pinned our hopes, lost to Buckland by 3—2. Our opponents deserved their win, though the result might have been different in more favourable circumstances, as we were below strength. Country 2nd XI. also beat us 4—1, a score which fairly indicates the run of the play.

The 1st XI. has had three good games and, indeed, has done better than the 2nd. Dixon, in goal, has played extremely well, and has displayed equally good form in the School 2nd XI.

In the Cross-country (this is not intended as a descriptive title) Runs we have only performed moderately and, except by a few—Trott, Trist, Goodwin and Hore—no great ability has been shewn. Considerable consolation lies in the fact that several members who do not play football and cricket have turned to running in order to support their House.

I hope and believe that our most prosperous period lies ahead, and it is on the results of our efforts in next cricket season that we rely to raise us from the position we now occupy in the House Table.

While asking for greater enthusiasm for the House, I should also like to ask that the members of the Maxton House should support the School Cricket next term, particularly as we shall supply several members of the XL's.

H.W.S.

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

In all branches of its work the Corps has been quite successful this term, and its strength has increased to the record of one hundred and thirty four members. Until the end of February concert practices only allowed a few activities, but since then it has been possible to hold the usual number of parades. Old members of the Corps were pleased to see Mr. Blackford with us again, and indeed everyone is grateful for the keen interest he has taken in the Corps this term.

On 16th February and 1st March two Field Days were arranged, and on both occasions the good weather and the keenness of the Cadets helped to make the manœuvres a great success. On 16th February Sgt. Jones, commanding Section I., and C.Q.M.S. Gunn with the Training Section, were set to defend Church Whitfield against the attack of Sections II., III. and IV. under Mr. Blackford. With half an hour in hand the attacking party reached the centre of the village practically unseen and, if in actual warfare, they could have made the map of the district rather out of date before the defending party arrived on the scene.

On 1st March the same area was defended by Sections II. and III. under Mr. Blackford, whilst the attack was composed of Sections I., IV. and the Training Section under C.Q.M.S. Gunn and Sgt. Jones. This time events proved more exciting and the parties more equally matched. The feint attack was quite successful in getting into the village, but the main party only just reached the area, and since with a little more effort on the part of the defenders they would have been repelled, it was difficult to say which side was successful, but finally the decision was given in favour of the attackers.

This term more interest has been taken in the subject of Wireless, and every week many of the Cadets in the senior forms look forward to an interesting wireless—chat by Captain Pearce. The two-valve set in the laboratory has been in continual use, and some excellent results have been obtained.

Shooting practices have been held whenever possible, and the satisfactory results obtained in this direction have made it probable that the Corps will be represented in some of this year's competitions.

The Company Parade held on 7th March was very well attended, and a successful afternoon's work was done in Company Drill, Rifle Drill and Flag Signalling.

On 15th March Mr. Blackford gave a very interesting explanation to a Surveying Class of how surveys are made, and afterwards gave a practical illustration in which the party received the full benefit of his experience on the subject.

Next term we shall be looking forward to Camp, and it is hoped that a successful term's work will be followed by a well-attended and enjoyable Camp.

D.G.A.S.

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

LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

The last meeting of the Autumn Term was taken up with a reading, by members of the Dramatic Society, of Moliere's "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme." It had been translated into English by Phillips and Tomlin; and the fifty members who were present enjoyed a very amusing three quarters of an hour's entertainment.

On 24th January Mr. Banks, an old boy of the School, gave a lecture entitled "Journalism in the Far East." It appeared that, although so far separated from Europe, Singapore does not suffer from a dearth of news on that account, and the efficiency of the news service and the newspaper staff makes for the establishment of complete connection between Singapore and the Home Country. Mr. Banks also shewed the members some newspapers, parts of which were printed in the peculiar characters of the Siamese language.

Mr. Pearce, on 8th February, interested a large gathering with a talk on "The Romance of the Underground." This was made even more attractive by the many lantern slides Mr. Pearce had obtained; and the speaker inspired many of his listeners with something of his own enthusiasm and interest in mechanical and engineering devices by dwelling particularly on such points.

On 29th February Mr. Darby gave a lantern lecture on "The Bahamas," or "The Home of the Bootleggers." The lecturer was able from personal experience to add a considerable amount of local colour to his lecture, which made it extremely interesting. He dwelt on the many interesting features which natives always present to us, and it appeared that the natives of the Bahamas are not lacking in amusing peculiarities and strange traits of character. Mr. Darby dealt also with the characteristics of the Islands and, lightly, with their history, so providing a complete and extremely popular lecture.

On 14th March an unrehearsed Mock Trial was held before a numerous audience. Jones, as Judge, presided over the trial of Diack, who pleaded "Not Guilty" to a charge of "Robbery and assault causing ultimate death." The prisoner was defended by Sewell, while Newing prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. Witnesses having been examined and cross-examined, the Judge gave his summing-up to the Jury, who, after an absence of a few minutes, returned a verdict of "Guilty." After a heavy sentence had been passed on the prisoner, the court was cleared, bringing a very interesting meeting to a close.

The Committee tender their thanks to all who have helped to make the meetings of this Session so successful.

H.W.S.
S.T.N.

MERIT LIST.

Form V. Arts.—Leader (3), Garland (3).
Form V. Sc. (i.).—Carpenter (2).
Form V. Sc. (ii.).—Horn (3), Belsey (2).
Form IVa.—Parsons (2), Jarrett (2), Shenton (2), Goodburn, Fry, T., Morris, Trott, Jeffery, Jell.
Form IVb.—Sparham (3), Trist (3), Turner C», Donald, C. M.
Form IIIa.—Dilnot, S. (3), Baxter (3), Horn, Hore.
Form IIa.—Castle (3), Kennett, E. S. (3), Peters (3), Belsey (2), Davis, Forfar, Bach.
Form IIb.—Howe (.)), Dunn, W. B. (3), Kennett, A. J. (3), Mercer (2),. Farr, .Matthews, Voizey, Hood.

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Junior School.

Form I—Martin (3), Moseling (3). Crofts (3), Smith (3), Waterman (3), Binks (3), Sparham (3), Dewar (3), Whittingstall (3), Bird (2), Legg (2), Pott (2), Darby, Teasdale, Borley, Sponder, Cooke.
Trans.—Kemp (3), Austin, I. C. (3), Peters (3), Newman (3), Thompson (3), Goodridge (3), Hopkins (3), Allchurch (2), Bide, Rowe, Hover, Terry.
Upper Prep.—Gutsell (3); Turnill (3), Pudney (3), Godfrey (2), Peck (2), Kingsmill, Card, Madams.
Lower Prep.—Allen (3), Dewar (3).

VALETE.

C. F. LAMIDEY.—Prefect; Captain of Football; School 1st XL, Football and Cricket (Colours); Captain, Country House; Captain of Swimming; Inter-County School Sports, 1923.
E. T. BLAXLAND.—Town House 1st XI. F.
F. J. OTT.—Buckland House 1st XI. F.
A. H. GUNN.—Buckland House 2nd XI. F. (capt.); C.Q.M.S., Cadet Corps; Inter-County School Sports, 1922.
J. M. BORLEY
M. BORLEY
F. CLULEY
C. H. WHlTTINGSTALL

THE SCHOOL CONCERT.

Heartiest congratulations to all who contributed to so successful an evening, to the performers. producers and organisers, to the stewards and programme sellers, to Mr. Francis for the effective poster he prepared; thanks to all for their time and labour. For to attain the excellence of the production given on the 23rd of February last much effort was required and given freely. The amount of preparation needed for the musical items may be judged by the fact that one chorister estimated that he had been excused x homeworks. On the other hand, of course, such an estimate may have been the cause of one small boy asking Mr. Willis what were the rules of the choir, since he would like to join. Let us hope, rather, that he desired to do his share on a future occasion towards assisting so deserving a body as the Dover Charity Committee.

The heartiness with which the Operetta was performed was evidence that the performers realized to some extent the spirit of the piece and were able to create that atmosphere of enthusiasm for a cause which should be felt in such a representation. Especially noteworthy in this respect seemed the rendering of the chorus "Spare him, spare him," in which the leading players as well as the peasants obtained from the music the real note of pleading. Congratulations to Gessler, to Tell's wife and daughter and to the patriot himself—but, there, why select? Everyone did his best and did it well.

To the Choir a debt is owed for the variety of their items, differing in style and form, and all undoubtedly giving pleasure to those who heard them. The solo "With Verdure Clad," difficult as it is, was admirably sung, while the experiment of introducing a four-part chorus for tenors and basses justified itself. Of the choruses special mention must be made of the effective rendering of the "Soldiers' Chorus" and "To the Tap of the Drum." To the trio for the trebles the School violinists ably acted as an orchestra. Altogether thirty minutes of real delight.

Reference to the photograph published with this number of The Pharos will enable one to use that "inward eye which is the bliss of solitude" and reconstruct the play given by the Dramatic Society. Jordan, whose rotundity of person would seem not to hinder active goalkeeping for his House, manufactured amusement from beginning to end. Obviously, the County School did not exist in those days, for most of the accomplishments he desired to possess are already acquired by the members of the Fourth (at any rate they think they have much knowledge, ask IVc.). That housemaid, that daughter, that bewildered matron and that music-pupil! Look at them in the photograph; certainly they make splendid and beautiful ladies! Why cannot they remain as such? Surely no objection would be raised at home! (or at School!).

And from all this goodwill, joy and pleasure there results the additional financial gain to the funds of the Dover Charity Committee.

J.S.

YE CHRONICLES.

Now it came to passe thatte after ye merrie feestyng of Noel, ye puissant Overlorde didde saye: "Come ye alle to my feeste, ande lette us make merrie." Wheyrefore didde hys vassailles burnishe theyre armes, ande when alle was wundrous brighte, thei hied them to ye Grande Castel, as ye Overlorde hadde bid them, with manic a faire ladye. Ande lo! thei didde feeste ande eek dannse ryghte hertilie everich one, until ye Overlorde didde saye: "Enoughe. Ye moone is risen heigh; now lette us departe hence." Wheyreupon didde ye brave and ye fairehie them away togedre.

Bifel that ye Overlorde of ye Games didde sende forth hys deere that ye Knyghtes, Squyeres ande Yeomenne should forseike theyre slothfulle livyinge ande madke redie for ye joustyng upon ye plaine of Crabbul. Wheyrefore certayn brave ande vaillant ones didde caste offe theyre armoure, ande girded theyre loynes for ye Crosse-Countrie, wheyreof ye countrie didde lacke, but not so ye hilles. Ande alle departed ryghte gladde of herte, but alas! manic were overcome, somme by ye dragonne Myles, sam me by hys henchemanne Hilles, ande soome by ye ogre yclept Fagge; ande ye groanynge ande ye lamentynge rose heigh.

Ande before manic dayes, ye Overlorde didde saye: "Now lette everich one saye to hys kyn ande his naybors, "Come, I prithee, to ye Grande Castel, for we would chaunte unto you, ande would playe you a masque.'" Then didde everich manne as he was commanded ande lo! when ye Grande Castel was fulle, then didde thei chaunte and playe theyre masque, ande ye people didde saye: "It is goode; we would heare more." Wheyreat ye Overlorde didde greetly rejoyce, ande spake thus: "Ye have chaunted welle; now shall ye be chaunted unto." Then came to ye domayne fowre ladyes wundrous faire, wheyreof one didde chaunte ryghte melodiously, one didde speake goode wordes, one didde playe upon ye stringes, ande one upon ye borde of ivorie; ande greete was ye pleasaunce.

Now it came to passe that one of ye Knyghtes myghtie in ye jauste, yclept La Mydie, didde saye: "O noble brethrenne, now must I hie me hence to grapple with ye ogre Wyrke. Fare ye well" Wheyreat ye Knyghtes didde sorrow greetely until one of theyre nombre, yclept Snorwe, arose and sayde: "My hrethrenne, ryghte sorroefulle am I that oure brother is departed hence. Wheyrefore let us adde to oure nombre ye brave ande vaillant squyères Orofus, Budel ande Schigges." Then did de ye Knyghtes greetly rejoyce ande didde saye: "Ye have spoken welle; now shall these brave and vaillant squyeres be added to oure nambre, though theyre visage be not scene," and thus was it.

Bifel that once againe was ye fierie dragonne Joynt Bored overcome ande soore discomfitted, aude ye victors in ye combatte, lo! were thei not added to ye nombre of ye Knyghtes? Ande of ye Knyghtes eek was King Xam put to flighte, when hys henchemanne Yntre didde bow hys hedde bifore Crepantre ande Hewit ye Scrybe.

And the reste of ye doughty deedes of ye Knyghtes, Squyères ande Yeomenne, are thei not writtenne in ye boke of ye Pharos?

"HEWIT YE SCRYBE."

AERO ENGINES.

As this is a big subject to choose, only the barest outline of the engines can be dealt with. At the present time aero engines are made in size ranging from 18 horse-power for the Bristol "Cherub" to 1,000 horse-power for the Napier "Cub." Certain research committees are, however, experimenting with engines of 1,500 h.p.

During the last few years engine design has advanced in great leaps; there is a marked tendency to develop very high and very low powered engines. It is obvious now that the motorglider or light plane has passed out of the experimental stage, and is being taken as a serious business proposition. Soon they will be as common as motor-cars.

There are two distinct types of aero engines, the rotary and the stationary; the latter class is sub-divided into radial and "block" engines. The former were the more popular at first, but they are now being rapidly passed by the other type, which has increased in efficiency a great deal.

The most popular rotary units are the Gnome-Rhone, B.R.I and B.R.2, and the Monosoupape, these being used extensively in Allied aircraft, particularly single-seaters, during the War. A special type of carburettor, the block-tube, is used with them. The B.R.2 is the highest powered of the four, its horse-power being 200.

Various radial engines are the Anzani, the Bristol "jupiter," the "Jaguar" and "Siskin" engines made by Armstrong-Siddeley. The third named of these has shown itself capable of very high speeds, and this type has probably a big future before it; its horse-power varies from 75 to 350.

We now come to the largest and most extensively used type, that is, the type which employs blocks of cylinders in line. They vary from one to four lines of cylinders. The first of this type was probably made by Leon Bollée for the Wright Bros. The earliest types are the Mayback and Berz, which are German, the Renault, which is French, the Curtiss for America, and RR. engines, Sunbeam and such-like for England. These engines now vary from about 75 horse-power to 1,000.

The Napier "Lion" engine must be mentioned because of its consistent successes everywhere. Rolls-Royce and Sunbeam-Coatelen engines have also established enviable reputations. The Curtiss, which is an American engine, of very clean design, holds the short distance speed records of the world, at a speed of approximately 270 m.p.h.! This need not detract from English design, as the Americans have concentrated on streamlining in racing aeroplanes.

I must make mention of the Bristol "Cherub," a horizontally opposed twin of low power, which may be popular in light planes later on.

It is not generally known that, at the longest, the life of an aero-engine is barely 1,000 hours, and that by that time a thorough overhaul is necessary, a lot being replaced. Again an engine cannot be run for more than 200 hours continuously, although considering the conditions this is excellent. Of course it does not compare with motor-car and cycle engines, as they are far apart in their respective uses.

"PER ARDUA AD ASTRA."

WIND SONG.

OXYGEN IN THE SHIPBREAKING YARD.

The chief use of oxygen in a shipbreaking yard is to be mixed with acetylene gas for cutting metal plates taken from the ships being scrapped. The mixture of these two gases when burned gives a very hot flame capable of cutting through iron or steel.

The acetylene gas is produced by letting water drip on to calcium carbide contained in a receptacle made of zinc, usually resembling a huge milk-can. The acetylene which is generated passes along a flexible tube to a metal nozzle about four feet long.

Near the junction of the tube and the nozzle is another tube which carries the oxygen to the nozzle. The mixture is lit and produces a flame so bright that both operators have to wear coloured goggles to protect their eyes.

This apparatus is very useful for light work, and in this capacity with experienced operators does its work extremely well. However, it is useless against the "scrapped" armourplating taken from war vessels. For this work more elaborate apparatus is necessary.

When it is found necessary to cut a piece of armour plate, it is supported on thick timbers and sometimes it is clamped between wooden uprights. Then two gunmetal rails are laid across the plate, one on either side and parallel to the line to be cut. On these is placed a kind of truck made of gunmetal also, which carries the burner and the controlling wheels. Several oxygen cylinders, connected by a metal tube, are placed at a distance and connected with the burner by a flexible metal tube. Near these is a large acetylene generator which is also connected with the burner.

After all these preparations have been completed the acetylene gas is turned on and lit. Then the oxygen is gradually turned on until the flame is at full strength. As soon as the flame is properly "going" another operator turns a hand-wheel which moves the burner along the rails by means of gearing.

Gradually the plate is cut through, and after the flame has made a few journeys its work is almost done. At this juncture the flame is eased and the remaining half inch or so is cut through very gently. The whole process takes about half-an-hour, exclusive of "getting ready." Thus the burning of two common gases does a job which, by the old hammer-and-chisel method, would have taken several days.

W. T. SMITHEN (IIIA.).

JOHANNESBURG.

This is the financial capital of South Africa, although less than forty years ago its site was nothing but bare veldt. The shops remind one of Paris, so temptingly are their wares displayed. This is owing to the presence of the gold mines and the obvious inference that a man with sudden wealth will spend very freely. But in conversation with some of the residents, one hears that times are not what they used to be. In the good old days the restaurants used to be filled with the gay laughter of sudden wealth—if you can understand that.

Johannesburg has not lost its interest even in these bad days. You can still wander in the superb Art Gallery and think yourself back in London. The Curator was once a pupil of Van Herkomer, and that in itself is a link with the glorious Immortals.

The Town Hall is a splendid building of white stone done in a quiet style of South African architecture, very reminiscent of Italian villas. This hall is the centre of community life. Here take place all the grand balls, the organ recitals, the political meetings, and here are read those beautifully composed addresses of welcome so dear to the hearts of mayors.

There is a wonderful Zoo here, where most of the animals live in an almost natural state. Behind a few bars the lions are most ferocious, though it is rather an exaggeration to say that their uncaught companions nightly prowl around the cages.

The parks are very pretty with their myriads of strange and exotic plants—a perfect riot of colour. The soil here being a brick red, the scene is enhanced considerably. The people also go in for pagodas and from these hang delicious bunches of grapes, watched over by very sleepy Kaffir gardeners.

There are not many houses in Johannesburg itself, as most people live in the suburbs. The people certainly know how to build nice houses. These are mostly of the bungalow type with wide verandahs and airy rooms. The gardens, like the parks, have a bewildering list of plants. In passing I might state that the Cosmo is considered a weed here, only I do not suppose it minds, as it seems to help hide the torn rock which man has so roughly left to the elements to heal.

We have good theatres and bioscopes to pass the time, and a library where we can read all the good magazines of the world. What more can a person want? Add to this the fact that the people are a good-hearted crowd and you have nothing much left to wish for.

J. A. M. GALILEE.

A TRIP DOWN THE SCHELDT.

Having seen most worth seeing in "la belle, mais fière ville d'Anvers" (that, by the way, is how the guide-books express it), we decided, on the advice of a friend, to take a trip to a little village named Doel, about twenty miles from Antwerp. These trips are monthly, and very popular, and had it not been for the aforementioned friend, we should never have gone. We arrived about 10 a.m. at the quay, near the Steen (i.e., stone) Museum, which contains many relics of ancient Antwerp. A queue was already formed, but soon we were aboard, the steamer gave a hoarse screech of warning, literally slipped her cable and—the trip was begun. The tide was ebbing, and was leaving on either bank long stretches of black mud, beyond that a stretch of weed covered marshland. Here and there masts, probably of boats run ashore in some way or other, projected from the treacherous ooze.

Our first stop was at Lilloo, a tiny village, where a little pier jutted out into the river. Passing on from here, we met little tugs, towing barges several times their weight, snorting and thumping away for Antwerp. Far away inland, surrounded by emerald green fields, is Fort Calloo, once thought impregnable by the villagers in the neighbourhood. Between Lilloo and our next stop, Bosreturne, many stout wooden frames supporting whistling and lighting buoys were passed—the ordinary buoy would not be so quickly perceived. On arriving at Bosreturne, a little village with thatched cottages and a barnacled pier, many passengers disembarked. In about another forty minutes, passing nothing of importance except a big British steamer, we arrived at Doel. It was rather larger than the other villages, the pier and jetty with a lighthouse at the end were three hundred yards long. It had a snug little tidal harbour where either fishing-boats or dilapidated, unoccupied yachts were moored.

On the right side of the pier going towards the village was a long stretch of mud, where some time before a barge had run ashore, and its cargo of crockery, beyond what was saved, was strewn or half-embedded in the ooze. We passed along a sloping quay-side, where ring-bolts, shackles, anchors and cable-chains lay littered in great disorder. Farther along, we came to a large, cumbrous-looking mill, where a fence, suffering from dry-rot, kept a goat or two within their limits. At flood-tide the granaries of Doel are almost at the water's edge, yet at the ebb they are far inland.

After wandering aimlessly for an hour or so, we decided we would have dinner, and we returned to Doc!, and partook of a meal at a large inn. The dinner consisted of a dish of deliciously flavoured soup, and a plate of—well, on tasting it, I found it too sweet to be eaten in large quantities. I inquired the name of it, and my friend told me, rather surprised at my apparent ignorance, that it was "red-cauliflower." I guessed what he meant, and having in my studies heard of a mess of pottage, I classed this as a mess of pickling-cabbage. At half-past two we finished our dinner with sweets and coffee, and set off for the boat. At three o'clock we cast off, and set out for Antwerp. A little later it started to rain, and a rush was made for the saloon. Every available inch was occupied, except the space behind the bar, and the smell of cheap half-matured Belgian tobacco prevailed. An awning was stretched over fore and aft, which was far more airy than the saloon-uncomfortably so. The rain percolated through gaping seams in the canvas, and trickled in a most annoying manner on to the most exposed parts of the body. But although for me there was enough moisture on deck—too much in fact—the majority of my fellow-voyagers—thirsty souls—resorted to the already over-crowded saloon, therein to drown their sorrows!

At five-fifty we arrived at Antwerp, and made our way home in the quickest possible manner, after a more or less enjoyable trip.

G. V. LIVINGS (V. Arts).

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES.

This has been a good term for the Junior School, and definite progress has been made in several directions. For the first time we have combined music and acting and, judging by the many congratulations we received, the operetta, "William Tell," was a success. A word of thanks is due to the boys who helped so materially by their enthusiasm, cheerfulness and hard work. Our heartiest thanks, too, are offered to their mothers, who assisted in so many ways, particularly by making the costumes in so kindly and efficient a manner.

There are a number of small boys who are aspiring to become Junior Exhibitioners, and who are working to very good purpose. We hear incidentally that several long-suffering parents and not a few amiable sisters are being pressed into the service. We hope those who enter will bring credit to themselves and uphold the traditions of the School.

Surely rarely, if ever before, have a very small boy and the even smaller son of his sister worked side by side! Yet here in the Lower Prep. we find the nephew of a hero in Transition. Small wonder that the said hero is popularly labelled with the nickname of "Uncle"!

We regret we are losing two of our best lads from Form 1.—Whittingstall and Borley—owing to their leaving the neighbourhood, They take with them our best wishes for their future success. Jackson, who left us last term, is on his way to India.

Football has teen played with vigour and enjoyment when "William Tell," frost and rain permitted. The games have been mostly Form matches, and there has been noticeable improvement in individual play and in co-operative effort.

The juniors were duly impressed by their official visit to the new site, while the prospect of a playground and the society of the Sixth Form makes the Future a dream of delight.

WINDSOR CASTLE.

One day in the holidays my father took me to Windsor Castle. Inside the main entrance on the left is St. George's Chapel, but it was not open as it was under repair. After looking round and hearing a description of some of the different parts of the Castle, and the events which have taken place there at different times, we went into the State Apartments. When you get inside, the first place is the Grand Staircase; then you go through a lot of rooms used by foreign Kings and Queens when they come on state visits; they have not been used for this purpose since the beginning of the century, there having been no state visits since then.

Three of these rooms have ceilings painted by an Italian painter named Antonio Verria.

Some of the rooms have tables and chairs made of silver.

One room was where men are knighted; it was used last when, the Prince of Wales was made K.G.

The last room has the greatest treasures of all; they are a peacock cut out of gold inset with the most precious stones that can be got and a head of a tiger cut out of gold.

After seeing all this we went up to the top of the Round Tower and had a lovely view of Windsor and the country round about.

R. E. SMITH (Form 1.).

SUNSET.

The Sun has just thrown his last golden ray across the brown earth. The clouds are tinged with red, and the sky has changed its mantle of blue for one of grey, dotted here and there with silvery stars. A meteor wings its brief and fiery way across the sky, to shine no more. The brown, and white cows wend their way over the pasture towards home. Twinkling lights appear in the distant town, The lonely farms are already wrapped in silence. Night has come.

H. BAKER (Form I.).

CRICKET.

Cricket is a game for the favoured few. This fact has been severely impressed on my mind recently. It happened thiswise and thuswise. "Will you turn out for us on Wednesday? " asked our captain of me. Of course I would. I have always been a genius at the game and at last my ability had been realized, for we none of us, especially geniuses, live to ourselves.

So that evening I practised—not that my talent needed practice. I had no need to practise fielding and catching. I have always been good at that. I have caught erysipelas, influenza, whooping cough and measles. I could catch the post with ease. If I missed it, I caught it; and I never use timetables or rat-traps to catch a train. So I practised batting. I borrowed my brother's bat and some doughnuts my sister had made for a ball or two.

Despite the sticky state of the wicket, the sugar she had put on them acted as sawdust. I could not find any linseed oil to use on the bat, but paraffin was a good substitute. I did not seem in form, but no professional ever is at practice.

The day arrived. Crowds of players surrounded the notice board crying "Am I playing?" There was no need for me to surround the board; my inclusion was a "dead cert."

Morning changed, via dinner-time, to afternoon. Resplendent in white flannels I sauntered to the pavilion. I found them awaiting me, of course. "When do I go in?" loftily I enquired. The captain laughed, as well he might. "Joke," he cried, "of course you're out there at the first." "But," I remonstrated, "the first batsmen are out there."

Something seemed wrong with our captain's face. "Did you think you"—(scornfully)—"were playing?" he laughed. "You chump—you're playing—umpire" (italics, please, printer).

Somehow the summer heat seemed exceedingly oppressive and, slightly weak about the knees, I wandered to the tuck shop to drown my sorrow in copious draughts of iced lemonade.

H. J. SOUTHEY, (V. Arts).

AUTUMN.

Slowly and softly Nature changes at the magic touch of Autumn—the season of glorious tints and mellow fruits, the herald of approaching Winter. The tall trees, grim and gaunt, on the windswept hill discard their verdant robes. Mother Earth "dons the motley" of the rainbow hued leaves, but is no jester. Her voice will be severe—the biting winds, the cruel cold. the rain and the snow.

The country is a scene of desolation. Huge mounds denote that the crops are stored for Winter use. The fields are turned, and the ploughman early "plods his weary way." The hedgerows are bare; no bird's song greets the ear; Autumn has cast her spell on the smiling fields.

The sea holds undisputed sway. The wild white waves batter the sandy shores and claim for Neptune his tithe of land. They toss the frail barques of defenceless mariners against bleak rocks, and drag the weak occupant, down, down through the green sea, to sleep their last sleep on the ocean bed.

The fallen leaves dance in mad ecstasies at the decree of the wind, which drives the fleecy clouds across the leaden sky. In the towns one can see the smoke of many chimneys and dream of cosy firesides and merry evenings. In every hollow lights peep out while the day is still young, for Phœbus now lends his rays for fewer hours. Everything whispers to us "Autumn is here," and Winter, dark and forbidding, the symbol of the departure of the aged year, is on the threshold.

L. J. GOODBURN (IV A.).