No. 55. JULY, 1927. VOL. XVII.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 17th December.
Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 26th November.
    We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Ramsgate County School), The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Erithain, The Harveian, The Anchor (Gillingham County School).
    Copies of the current issue of The Pharos or of back numbers which are in stock may be obtained from the Editor, price 9d.
    The Editor would be glad to have the names and addresses of Old Pharosians and others who would like to receive copies. The Pharos is now issued free to all members of the Old Boys' Association.

HEAD MASTER'S NOTES.

    Autumn Term. 1927,—The Autumn Term will commence on Thursday, 15th September, and end on Wednesday, 21st December. Holders of season tickets are asked to see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.
    American Sale—On another page of the Magazine is the notice of the effort we are making to provide a School piano for social functions. I call special attention to this for we are venturing to rely upon the kind willingness of our friends to co-operate with us in making the American Sale the greatest possible success, We want people to keep the date free, to come and to offer their gift and to buy from the stalls. We want to, welcome the parents, the Old Boys, and their friends, and if anyone is unfortunately prevented from attending in person, we shall be grateful if he will imitate the example of a contributor who, knowing that he will be away from Dover, has handed on a 10s. note wherewith to buy one article for sale and to purchase another for himself. It will be observed that the date fixed for the Sale is 29th October. This follows closely upon an Old Boys' Dance, on 22nd October, and the Annual "At Home" on the 19th, when I hope to give reminders to all concerned. Cuncti adsint.
    The "Wood" Cup.—Few things delight us more than the knowledge that some of the Old Boys realise the value of their School education and are read, on occasion to acknowledge it by practical support. That is why I ask readers to note that R. J. Wood (pri.) and R. Wood (sec.) have together presented the School with a handsome silver challenge cup. We most gratefully tender our sincere thanks to the donors, and hope that others, realising their indebtedness, will treasure, and strive to follow, so good an example.
    Astor Avenue Site.—We have made full use of the Astor Avenue site this term, in spite of the lack of pavilion accommodation. The pavilion, however, is now under construction, and by the time the football season commences, should be in its place. The bottom level will be in full use next term for football, and with luck we shall have both levels for the cricket of 1928. As to further developments, knowing the difficulties, I am cautions in anticipation. The platforms above the second level, upon which the School buildings are to be erected, have not yet been excavated. I make, therefore, no flippant prediction, but I do not, and will not, give up the hope that before Christmas the excavation work will be done.
    Kitchener Scholars.—At the last election for Scholarships by the Lord Kitchener National Memorial Trust, 96 awards were made, tenable at the universities or places of equal educational standing. We have been congratulated that one of the Scholarships fell to Dudley G. A. Sanders, and the other to William V. Carpenter. They bring their School careers to an end this term, and we most heartily appreciate what each, according to his gifts, has done for the School as a whole. Sanders will be particularly remembered as a most efficient, conscientious and tactful prefect, as an enthusiastic Captain of his House, and as a senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Cadet Company, whose unstinted measure of devotion sheds lustre upon its annals.
    Old Boys.—A notable success has been obtained by Reginald A. Pelham, who has recently gained his First Class in the Honours School of Geography at Aberystwyth University College of Wales. We knew he had been specialising in this subject, and that the Geography Faculty had formed a high opinion of his work, which has now so happily terminated in the highest honour the University can confer at graduation. I am glad also to learn that H. W. Stokes, of Selwyn College, Cambridge, who went up as a Kitchener Scholar three years ago, has completed his Science Degree, The future careers of these two Old Boy's are at present  the Public Services, such as School Dental Officers, in addition to which commissions are given in the Dental Service of the Royal Navy, in the Army, and in the Air Force. Entrants to the profession, therefore, may reasonably expect a satisfactory return for their outlay of time and money.
    Retail Trade.—Parents will be interested in the remarks of the Marquess of Winchester, Chairman of the great Drapery Trust, Ltd., at their Annual General Meeting about a month ago. He then made appropriate reference to the need and opportunities for well educated boys in the Retail Trade. The management of a retail store calls for great ability, tact, experience and knowledge, and the educational training necessary for success therein is as important as for any of our professions. There are splendid opportunities and ample scope for the application of initiative in the Retail Trade, and the Directors of the Drapery Trust, in order to lessen their own difficulties, have decided to offer a number of young men of the right type an opportunity of studying the retail business from beginning to end. In this, as in other trades, Directors know the importance of education as qualifying for important positions, and they are ready to create opportunities if the right men are available.
    Rating Surveyors.—A new profession seems likely to be developed in consequence of the passing of the Rating and Valuation Act of 1925, by which rating authorities are required to re-value the property within their area. The salaries paid to whole-time Rating Surveyors naturally vary in accordance with the size of the area, and in most cases carry superannuation allowances. County Valuers or Rating Surveyors are being appointed at salaries ranging from £600 to £1,500 a year. The prospects, whether in private practice or in public service, are exceptionally good, and provide a keen, able and hardworking Surveyor with a substantial income. The recognised qualification is membership of the Surveyors' Institute or the Estate Agents' Institute. This involves the passing of an approved examination, such as the Oxford School Certificate or the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board, followed by the Intermediate and Final Examinations in such subjects as are prescribed by the professional Institutions. These Institutions have been established for the purpose of advancing the status of the profession and ensuring a high standard of professional conduct, while the intensely competitive conditions of to-day make qualification by examination essential.
    Prize Distribution.—The date of the Prize-Giving next term is Friday, 18th November, and both the School and the district will be glad to learn that Mrs. W. R. Inge, wife of the Dean of St. Paul's, will distribute the certificates and awards, and the
Dean himself give the Speech Day Address. We thus add to a long list of distinguished visitors the name of one who by universal consent is a profound philosopher and a learned divine.
    School Concert.—I have frequently been reminded that the excellence of the Prize-Giving dramatic and musical entertainment deserves more time and attention than can be given to it in the crowded programme of the Prize Distribution proceedings. It is hoped, therefore, to repeat the programme about the second week in December, and to devote the proceeds to the National Playing Fields Association Fund. We may be certain of a first-class entertainment. To assist in providing adequate playing fields for boys and girls less fortunate than ourselves will be a pleasurable and loyal duty to the Association and its Royal President.
    Thanks.—The parents of past and present boys do not need to be assured that no compliment could be more acceptable to Mrs. Whitehouse and myself than the warm welcome and handsome presentation made to us at the close of last term. It enhanced the value of the compliment that, among many others, Canon Elnor and Alderman Sellens were present, that Mr. Landrey was Secretary of the Committee, and that my old friend, Mr. Tomlin, was selected as the subscribers' "mouthpiece." In many respects it was a unique gathering of those among whom the laborious days of our lives have been so largely spent. We were more touched and more grateful than I could find words to express, and we ask parents and friends to accept sincerest thanks for one of the greatest honours of our lives.

F.W.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION.

    The winter season's social events were a success, and the programme was carried out as arranged. But the Annual House Drill Competition, although a complete success, was more or less marred by the absence of our very good friend and secretary, Capt. Rowe, who was ordered to China on active service, and sailed on 25th March, five days before the competition took place. We all know what excellent work Capt. Rowe did for the Parents' Association, and the interest he took in the School in general. His loss will be keenly felt. We wish him good health and a safe return. .
The Drill Competition was very keenly contested, and the winners, Town House, are to be congratulated on their very fine performance. In passing, we would like to add that the boys do not execute orders so readily at home.
The presentation to Mr. and Mrs. F. Whitehouse, on the occasion of their silver wedding, took place after the drilling. We know we are expressing the opinion of all the parents when we say how highly we regard them, and it is our earnest hope that they will be with us for many more years.
    The School Sports, held on 15th June, at the Athletic Ground, were well attended and much enjoyed by all. The bu\'s show promise, but training is most essential to gain an~' measure of success. Congratulations to Buckland House on winning, by a margin of 36 points.

The annual cricket match, Parents 1'. Boys, arranged for 9th July, had to be postponed and eventually abandoned, on account of the weather.

The Executive Committee take this opportunity of tendering their congratulations to D. Sanders and \Y. Carpenter on gaining Kitchener Scholarships, and their future career will be watched with interest.

Will parents and others please note that a list of the coming season's social events is appearing in this number of the Pharos. We hope that all readers who are interested will keep this for reference. Might we also remind Parents that at the Annual Meeting, on 19th October, a new Secretary must be found to replace Capt. Rowe. Several members of the Executive Committee are also retiring and will probably be unable to offer their services again.
F.L.
Holl. Sec. (f»)'I' tcm.).

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Programme of Social Events, etc., arranged for the

Winter Season of 1927-1928.

1927.

Sept. 15. AUTUMN TERM commences.
Oct. 19. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY-" At Home" and General
Meeting of Parents' Association.
" 22. DANCE, arranged by Old Boys' Association.
" 29. AMERICAN SALE.
Nov. 18. SPEECH DAY. The Very ~ev. W. R. Inge, D.D.,
Dean of St. Paul's.
" 19. OLD Boys' DINNER.
" 26. DANCE, arranged by Staff.
Dec. 10. SOIREE, arranged by Parents' Association.
" 27. SCHOOL RE-UNION DANCE. Town Hall.


1928.

Jan. 5. JUNIOR SCHOOL PARTY, at Senior School.

" 6. I, MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL PARTIES, at Town Hall.
" 7.1

DATE. OPPONENT. GR::JUND.
. ]ulY3°'

~" 6. I, MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL PARTIES, at Town Hall.
" 7.1
" 12. SPRI~G TERM commences.
" 28. SOIREE, arranged by Staff.
Feb. II. DANCE, at Deal, arranged by Deal Old Boys.
" 25. DAJ\CE, arranged by Old Boys' Association.
Mar. la. DANCE, arranged by Parents' Association.
THE D.\NSANT. Date to be arranged.
" 28. ANNUAL HOUSE DRILL COMPETITIOX.
April 10. ANXl:AL MEETING OF OLD Boys' ASSOCIATION.

THE AMERICAN SALE.

    A meeting of the staff, parents and friends was held on 23rd June, to discuss the preliminary plans for the coming American Sale, and the fo]]owing arrangements were made :The Sale is to take place at the Senior School on Saturday,.
29th October, at 3.30 p.m.Each House will be responsible for the organisation of two stalls. For this purpose joint House meetings of staff, parents, friends and senior boys will be held early next term. Prior to that, all those interested are asked to consider what best they can give. No one may give or purchase more than one article, the Sale prices of both gift and purchase being not less than 6d. and not more than Ss. Each article should be marked in plain figures by the donor and should be sent to the House Stall Receiver or to the House Master not later than the day previous to the Sale. A ticket of admission wiU be issued in exchange for each gift. No" orders" may be booked beforehand as no article on the stalls may be ticketed " sold."
Teas will be provided in the dining-room at the inclusive charge of 6d, Tickets for teas must be obtained beforehand.
At the close of the Sale (probably about 7 o'clock) an informal dance will be held to test the quality of the new piano. All Sale helpers, donors and purchasers are invited to attend.

O.M.R.

O.B.A. NOTES.

    The Annual General Meeting, held on 16th April, was poorly attended, and the Annual Dinner arranged for that date had to be cancelled, owing to so few tickets being sold. It is hoped, however, to hold a Dinner on the Saturday after the Prize-Giving, and members are asked to use every endeavour to secure a good attendance, It is felt by the Committee that the Annual Dinner should be one of the main events of the year on the O.B.A. programme, but, unless it receives better support, there appears to be a serious danger of its lapsing entirely.
The first event on the year's syllabus will be the Dance, on 22nd October, under the auspices of the O.RA.
Old Boys are particularly asked to note 29th October, the date of the American Sale on beha]£ of the Piano Fund. As the Association uses the piano on the occasion of its Dances, it is hoped that Old Boys will not be behind in helping this effort. Further details will be sent out by the Secretary at a date nearer to the event.
The Annual Re-Union in the Town Hall has been fixed for 27th December.
The number of members joining the Association from those more recently leaving the School is not encouraging, especially in view of the reduced subscription (for four years) of 2S. 6d. per annum. Will those about to leave please try to improve this state of affairs.
We congratulate the following on their appointments :
C. A. Day, M.RC.S., LRc.P., Resident Surgical Officer at \Volverhampton and Staffordshire Hospital, from June, 1927. W. Motley, B.Sc., Assistant Master, Taunton School.
H. E. Cooke, RA., Geography and History Master, Kether Edge Secondary School, Sheffield.
C. H. Gormley, RA., Administrative Officer under the African Civil Service, at Lindi, Tanganyika Territory.
H. C. R Denton, B.A., has a similar post at Onitsha, S. Nigeria.
RA.C.

IN MEMORIAM.

THE OLD PHAROSIANS C.C.

    This season, up to the time of writing, the weather has not seriously interfered with our fixtures, though in the match verS1~S 2nd Bedfs. and Herts. Regt. rain stopped play when we were in sight of victory.

We have played seven matches, and have not yet been beaten, having won 3 and drawn 4.
The first match, versus Canterbury Excelsior, played on the beautiful St. Lawrence ground, ended in an even draw, L. Mumford hitting up 55 in quick time. This is always a popular and keenly contested fixture, and it was unfortunate, though unavoidable, that the return match had to be played at Crabble Court instead of at Crabble as in previous years.
Both matches versus Dover ended in drawn games. In the first, A. J. Took, for Dover, hit up a fine century after a shaky start.
We gained a sensational victory over Depot Royal Marines "A," when Lamidey and Lawes skittled them out in about half an hour for II runs, only 4 of which came from the bat. Lamidey took 6 wickets for 1 run, and Lawes 3 for 3.
We won the match versus KO.Y.L.I. Regt., by the easy margin of 6 wickets, ten minutes before time, thanks to a good first wicket stand yielding 55 runs and subsequently a well-hit 37 not out by J. Slater.
The return match with Canterbury Excelsior resulted in an ˆasy win for the Club, both C. Wilson and T. E. Archer making 50, and H. Lawes taking 4 wickets for 7 runs in six overs.
The Old Pharosians " A " XI. have nothing of special interest to record. Of the six matches played up to the present, 1 has been won, 1 drawn, and 4 have been lost.
The following is the fixture list of the 1st XI., with results ;

DATE. OPPONENT. GROUND.
May 7. Canterbury Excelsior . . . . . . .. Away.
Drawn. O.P., 148 (6 wkts., dec.)'; Excelsior, II4 for 4.
" 21. Dover .. ., .. .. .. .. Away.
Drawn. Dover, 262 (6 wkts., dec.) ; O.P., 123 (6 wkts.).
" 28. Depot, Royal Marines" A " . . . . .. 'Away.
Won. Depot RM. " A," II ; O.P., 103 (for 7 wkts.).
June 4. Dover.. .. .. .. . . .. Crabble.
Drawn. Dover, 174 ; O.P., II9 (for 6 wkts.).
" II. 2nd Bedfs. and Herts. Regt. .. .. .. Away.
Match abandoned.
2nd Bedfs. and Herts, 138; O.P., 123 for 3 wkts.
" 18. 1St KO.Y L.I. Regt. . . " . . .. Away
Won by 6 wkts. 1St KO.Y.L.I., 107; O.P., 127 for 4 wkts.
" 25. Canterbury Excelsior . . . . . . . . Crabble Ct.
Won by 88 runs. Canterbury Excel., 69; O.P., 157.
July 9. 2nd Bedfs. and Herts. Regt. .. .. .. Crabble.
Match abandoned.
" 16. 1St Lancashire Fusiliers. . . . . . . . Away.
Match abandoned.
#> 23. 1St Lancashire Fusiliers. . . . . . . . Crabble Ct.
DATE. OPPONENT. GROUND.
. J,,;ly 30. Walmer <:. .. .. - .. <..< .. Away.
Aug.:tj. IlIt~.O.Y.L.I. . . .. .. -.. .. Crabble.
...< .20. Walmer .. - .. .'. '-' ,.- .. Crabble Ct.
-.. 27. Southern Rail~ay.As~rd , . ,. "Away.
Stpt. 3. SoutheFnRailway. Ashford . , ' . , . . Crabble.
:. 10. Collnaught Coach~orks '. .. .. .. Crabble.
.. 17. Connaught Coach Works . , , , , . Away.

F. W. GREENSTREET, Hon. Sec.

HOUSE NOTES.
Country House.

    Again we are at the end of a term which has proved very . interesting as far as House affairs are concerned. Competition for the House Challenge Shield has been far keener this year than during previous years, and at the time of writing, Maxton are leading us by a very small margin, while Town are close behind us. There are, however, two cricket matches still to be played-on these depend our chances.
We do not seem to do at all well at Athletic Sports, for we were bottom for the second year in succession on Sports Day. This is not, I think, due to lack of interest shown, but chiefly because boys do not like training for events. Now this is not good enough for the Country House, and I hope that next year we shall be able to remove ourselves from that position.
There were, however, some very fine performances put up on Sports Day, and I should like particularly to congratulate Cooke on winning the Mile for the second year in succession. Not only are our athletics weak, but our swimming is also far below normal, and it was only due to a few boys that we got any points at all on 7th July.
So far we have played only one cricket match, but it was rather uneven, for we defeated Buckland by a large margin with eight wickets in hand. Our victory was chiefly due to Wells and Dilnot, who bowled unchanged, and to the splendid fielding of the whole team. I hope all will play as well in the two remaining matches as they did then. If they do, I think we shall be able to retain the Shield.
HAS.

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Town House.

    Since December, when the last House Notes were written, many things have happened which have given the Town House occasion to forget its regrets for failure at football, and to enjoy the satisfaction of success. Our good fortune began with the winning of the Parents' Association Physical Drill Cup in a very closely contested display. It is to be hoped that the Light Blues will endeavour to continue this early success in the competition next year.
The second pleasing feature of the year's work was the keenness shown b,,' man", members of the House in training for the Annual Sports. Undoubtedly, we owe our successes on the Athletic Ground to efforts made at Astor Avenue and elsewhere. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement in this direction, and it is important that all those who are selected to represent the House in any branch of sport whatever, should realise their obligations and should make every effort to justify their selection. I should like to congratulate W. E. Johnson and R. F. Johnson on their outstanding successes, and to wish them a continuation of their good fortune next year.
In view of the strength of our opponents, the cricket XL's efforts in the opening match against Maxton House were very creditable. The wicket-keeping of Saunders and the bowling of Anderson were the outstanding performances of the team, the fielding being generally good. At the time of writing, the East Cup Competition and two House Matches are to take place.
In spite of the unfavourable weather, a few members of the House trained for the Swimming Sports, and there was ever", indication that, with better climatic conditions, the sea would have turned Light Blue! However, the work of the House on Sports Day left nothing to be desired, and I must congratulate Jarrett, Anderson, Keefe, Dellbridge, Goodfellow and Godfre,' on their large contributions to our 106 points.
\'et another gratifying feature was the immediate response to an appeal to support the formation of a class to undergo training in the work of the Royal Life-Saving Society. Two days after the appeal, twenty-five names had been received. I hope that all members of the House who are sufficiently fit physically will make it their object to gain a certificate of the Royal Life Saving Society.
In conclusion, I call upon every member of the House to give his whole-hearted support to e. G. Jarrett, who will be Captain next tenn. The House has made great efforts this year, and will, I feel confident, make e"en greater ones next year. Play up, the Light Blues!
D.G..\.S.

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Maxton House.

    The term has been rather a full one as regards sport. The Annual School Sports, which are always looked forward to, proved to be up to the standard of those of former years. The opening of the new playing fields at Astor Avenue gave everybody ample opportunity to go into training, and it was ,'er,,' gratifying to see the number of Reds who took advantage of this. I m,,'self should like to express my appreciation of the work carried out b,,' Peyton, Betts and Trist in coaching the younger members of the House. On Sports Day we had to be content with second place-a very creditable performance, considering that Peyton and Trist were unable to participate owing to illness. I should like to make mention here of the pluck shown b,,' Betts, who, although handicapped by a severely strained leg muscle, took his place in the 100 Yards and the House Rela,,'. A tineI' example could not be set!
The House, in obtaining second place in the Swimming Sports was greatly indebted to Tombleson, who obtained a large percentage of our points by his fine swimming.
Up to the present only one cricket match has been played, in which we were successful against the Town House.
As this is the last opportunity I shall have of speaking to the House through the medium of this Magazine, I should like to wish the House all possible success in the future. Finally, I would stress the fact that my successor's position will be made infinitelv easier if e"en' member does his share, however small it may be. Good luck,~ Reds!
A.e.g.

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Buckland House.

    The House have distinguished themseh'es this year by coming a good tirst in the Annual Sports. The younger members as usual showed considerable promise, some of them performing extremely well. Everybody gave his best, and that is the only way in which we can recover from the depression of the last few veal's.
The Swimming Sports proved somewhat disappointing, chiefly owing to the lack of swimmers in the upper part of the School; it therefore behoves the younger members to learn to swim as soon as possible.
The 1St XI. have played only one match at the time of writing, and that we lost heavily to the" Greens" ; but we are looking forward with more confidence to the remaining two.
The 2nd XI. have played several friendlies with the other Houses, which have resulted in closetinishes.
The keenness shown b\' those anxious to play games is most gratifying, and I hope that this spirit will continue to be shown.

L.I.H.

SCHOOL CRICKET.

    So far this season the School 1st XI. has not been very successful in its matches. Despite this, however, some very close games have been played. The fielding, although improving in the last two or three matches, has been decidedly slack on the whole, with the result that the bowling has not received the success it deserved. Taylor has bowled consistently well. A pleasing feature of the season has been the excellent form of Stanway, whose batting has on many occasions extricated the team from difficulties.
The 2nd XI., on the other hand, have been more successful in their encounters, although two or three games have only been won by a small margin of runs.
A. C. QUINLAN.


SUMMARY OF RESULTS.

1st XI.

11th May.-D.C.S. v. Simon Langton School, at Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 97 (Hannan 24, Taylor 20) ; Simon Langton School, 184 for 2 wickets (HEwa 73*, Harvey 50*). Simon Langton School won by 87 runs.

14th May.-D.C.S. v. Duke of York's RM.S., at Guston. D.C.S., 141 (Wells 29. Stanway 28); D.Y.R.M.S., 154 for 8 wickets (Halford 39, Balmer 32, Wells 6 for SI). D.Y.R.M.S. won by 13 runs.

18th May.-D.C.S. v. Chatham House School, at Ramsgate. Chatham House School, 141 (Whiteing 29, Wells 4 for 30, Betts 3 for 13) ; D.C.S., 125 (Stanway 44*). Chatham House won by 16 runs.

21St May.-D.C.S. v. Harvey Grammar School, at Astor Avenue. Harvey
. Grammar School, 144 (Loudon 64) ; D.C.S., 110 for 5 wkts. (Quinlan 34, Stanway 33*). Match drawn.

25th May.-D.C.S. v. Margate College, at Margate. Margate College, 163 (Masters 60, French 42, Taylor 4 for 23) ; D.C.S., 92 (Taylor 15). Margate College won by 71 runs.

11th june.-D.C.S. v. Boys, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, at Shorncliffe. RI.F., 62 (Taylor 3 f{)l 4, Betts 2 for 0) and 44 for 8 wkts. (Trist 4 for 0) ; D.C.S., 204 for 8 wkts., dec. (Hannan 64*, Trist 44, Stanway 29*, Quinlan 20). D.C.S. won by 142 runs.

18th june.-D.C.S. v. Duke of York's R.M.S., at Astor Avenue. D.Y.RM.S., 140 (Sevenoaks 76) ; D.C.S., 64 (Wells 20). D.Y.RM.S. won by 76 runs.

22nd june.-D.C.S. v. Margate College, at Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 80 (Stanway 37, Masters 4 for 5) ; Margate College, III for 8 wkts. (French 52*, Taylor 5 for 35). Margate College won by 31 runs.

25th June. -D.C.S. v. Chatham House School, at Astor Avenue. Chatham House School, 170 for 7 wkts., dec. (Whiteing 62) ; D.C.S., 55 (Stanway IS, Burden 5 for 19). Chatham House won by 115 runs.

2nd july..-D.C.S. v. Harvey Grammar School, at Folkestone. Harvey Grammar School, 82 (Quinlan 6 for 38) ; D.C.S., 62 (Taylor 16, Chambers 4 for 6). Harvey Grammar School won by 20 runs.

and XI.

nth May.-D.C.S. v. Simon LangtonSchool, at Longhill. Simon Langton School, 51 (Hunt 3 for 17. Dilnot .3 for I); D.C.S., 117 (Farley 22, Dilnot 21). D.C.S. won by 66 runs.

14th May.-D.C.S. v. Duke of York's RM.S., at Longhill. D.Y.RM.S., 82 (Packer 4 for 25) ; D.C.S., 46 (Carpenter, sec., 14, Thomas 9 for 14). D.Y.RM.S. won by 36 runs.

18th May.-D.C.S. v. Chatham House S~hool, at Ramsgate. D.C.S., 69 (Carpenter, sec., 20, Scudamore 5 for 18) and 86 for 8 wkts. ; Chatham House School, 112 (Cullen 30). Chatham House won by 43 runs.

21St May.-D.C.S. v. Harvey Grammar School, at Folkestone. D.C.S., 80 (DiJnot 4°, Watts 6 for 24) ; Harvey Grammar School, 89 (Dilnot 8 for 39, Bushell 24). Harvey Grammar School won by 9 runs.

25th May.-D.C.S. v. Margate College, at Margate. D.C.S., 60 (Hunt 21, Clarke 6 for 28); Margate College, 58 (Farley 6 for 15). D.C.S. won by 2 runs.

18th june.-D.C.S. v. Duke of York's RM.S., at Guston. D.Y.R.M.S., 98 (Keen 23) ; D.C.S., 101 (Dilnot 29, Hadlow 28). D.C.S. won by 3 runs. ,

22nd june.-D.C.S. v. Margate College, at Longhill. Margate College, 89 (Anderson 4 for 33, Harley 5 for 20, Shorter 32) ; D.C.S., 32 (Cave 5 for 8). Margate College won by 57 runs.

25th june.-D.C.S. v. Chatham House School, at Longhill. Chatham House School, 46 (Dilnot 6 for 22, Anderson 4 for 18) ; D.C.S., 81 (Masters 22, Scudamore 6 for 22) ; D.C.S. won by 35 runs.

* Denotes not out.

House Matches.

Sth jlt1ze.-Maxton v. Town. Maxton 92 (Taylor 29, Peyton 1<), Anderson,
9 for -15) ; Town -IS (Saunders 20).

8th june.-Country v. Buckland. Country 103 for 2 wkts. (Dilnot -11*, Stanway 31) ; Buckland 27 (\\'ells S for 12).

13th july.-Maxton v. Buckland. Maxton 70 (Betts 21, Hannan 3 for II, including" hat trick ") ; Buckland 55 (Forfar ] -I ; Taylor -I for 16).

13th july.-Country v. Town. Country 50 (Scott 12*, Anderson () for 25, Farley 4 for 25) ; Town 5-1 (Hammond q, \Vells 6 for] 7)'

20th july.-Euckland v. Town. Buckland 60; Town 54,
Country v. Maxton. Country 101; Maxton 7<).

* Signifies not out.

THE SCHOOL SPORTS.

    The Annual Athletic Sports were held at Crabble on 15th June, with the usual fair weather conditions, though the morning had been cloudy and a fairly keen wind continued during the afternoon. There was a good attendance of parents and friends. The Band of the Queen's Royal Regiment, by kind permission of the Officer Commanding, rendered a good programme.
This year's Sports were conducted on a new system, by which, instead of the usual over- and under-fourteen years divisions, there are events under fair competitive conditions for boys of all ages, as shown in the results below. That this experiment was successful was shown by the good number of entries and by the high standard maintained in each event.
Harley won the Senior Championship, and Harrow the Junior. We would also call attention to the fine and stylish running of W. E. Johnson and R Peyton; to Hadlow, winner in the Senior High jump and to A. Cooke, who won the Mile for the second time. The exceptionally good times made in the House Relay Races are also worth consideration.
At the end of the afternoon the prizes were presented by the Mayoress (Mrs. Barwick), to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded, on the motion of Mr. Tomlin. Three very hearty cheers were then given for Mr. Allin, to whom the School's thanks are always due when anything is done in the athletic line, and three more for the Headmaster, concluding one of the best Sports Days that have been held.

J.V.H.

Results.

Throwing the Cricket Ball (decided at School Playing Fields on \\'ednesday, 8th June).

Over 14.-1, Stanway; 2, Quinlan; 3, B. \V. Taylor. Distance, 87 yds. I! ft.

Under 14.-1, ]. Coulter; 2, G. Coulter; 3, C. Tyrell. Distance, 66 yds. I! ft. .

Long Jump (decided at School Playing Fields on Thursday, 9th June).

Open.-l, Harley; 2, Betts; 3, B. W. Taylor. Distance, 18 ft. 9 in.

15-16.-1, Pott; 2, Voizey; 3, Mercer. Distance, 16 ft. 9 in.

14-15.-1, B. D. Carpenter; 2, W. E. Johnson; 3, Wilkinson. Distance, 15 ft. 9 in.

Under 14.-1, Harrow; 2, Gutsell; 3, Pitt. Distance, 15ft. 3 in.

880 Yards (15-16).-1, R. Peyton; 2, E. H. Baker; 3, Brooker. Time, 2 mins. 16 sees.

880 Yards (open, over 14).-1, Sanders; 2, Hannan; 3, Clements. Time, 2 mins. 164/5 sees.

100 'lards (Junior School).-I, R. F. Johnson; z, Young; 3, Slater. Time, 134/5 sees.

100 Yards (IZ-13).-I, Gutsell; 2, ]. Coulter; 3, Gilchrist. Time, 124/5 sees.

100 Yards (open, under 14).-1, Harrow; z, Boom; 3, Hover. Time, 12 Z/5 sees.

roo Yards (14-15).-1, W. E. Johnson; z, Austin; 3, Sparham. Time, II 4/5 sees.

roo Yards (15-16).---'1, R. Peyton; 2, Mercer; 3, S. Schroder. Time, lZ sees.

roo Yards (open, over 14).-1, Harley; 2, Betts; 3, Anderson. Time, II 1/5 sees.

22'0 Yards (Junior School).-I, R Johnson; z, Young; 3, Slater. Time, 312/5 sees.

2Z0 Yards (IZ-13).-I, Gutsell; z, Gilchrist; 3, Roebuck. Thne, 302/5 sees.

220 Yards (open, under 14).-1, Harrow; z, Boom; 3, Hover. Time, 30 z/5 sees.

220 Yards (14-15).-1, W. E. Johnson; z, Austin; 3, Legg. Time, 27 sees.

220 Yards (15-16)-1, Voizey; 2, Mercer; 3, Gibbs. T1:me, 28415 sees.
220 l'ards (open, over 14).-1, Harley; 2, Hannan; 3, G. Hunt. Time, 25 sees.

High Jump (open, under r4).-r, F. Johnson; 2, Bell, Gutsell, Hover (tie). Height, 4ft. It in.
High Jump (14-r5).-r, Legg; 2, Phillips; 3, Johnson, Goodfellow (tie). He1:ght, 4ft. 2t in.
High Jump (r5-r6).-r, Scott, Appleby (tie); 3, Pott. Height, 4ft. ro in.
High Jump (open, over 14).-r, Hadlow; 2, Stanway, Quinlan (tie). Height, 4ft. 9t in.
Sack Race (Junior School).-r, Arnold; 2, Foad; 3, P. Schroder. r20 Yards Hurdles (open, over 14).-r, Harley; 2, Stanway; 3, Hadlow. Time, 16315 sees.
Hol/se Relay Race (under r4).-r, Town; 2, Buckland. Time, 2 m,ins. 6 sees.
House Relay Race (14-r5).-r, Town; 2, Buckland. Time, 2 mins. r315 sees.
House Relay Race (r5-r6).-r, Buckland; 2, Country. Time, r min. 53315 sees.
House Relay Race (over r4).-r, Maxton; 2, Town. Time, r min. 48215 secs.
440 Yards (r5-r6).-r, R. Peyton; 2, S. Schroder; 3, Voizey. Time, r min. r sec.
440 Yards (open, over r4).-r Harley; 2 Hannan; 3 Clements. Time r min. 415 sees.
Potato Race (Junior School).-r, Hiscocks; 2, Pearce; 3, Hambrook.
440 Yards (open, under r4).-r, Harrow; 2, Boom; 3, Bell. Time, r min. 8415 secs.
440 Yards (r4-r5).-r, "Y. E. Johnson; 2, Austin; 3, Legg. Time, r min. 4215 sees.
l~:hle.-r, A. Cooke; 2, Sanders; 3, Hunt. Time, 5 mills. 20415 sees.

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Final House Points.

Buckland.

SWIMMING NOTES.

    The increased interest taken in every branch of School Sports this term~ noticeable in none more than in swimming. Attendances at the Baths have doubled, and it is plain that the general standard is being raised. The Town House in particular seems to be infected with a zeal for this exercise, and can now boast of some fifty swimmers,' drawn mainly from the Middle School. '
The Annual Swimming Gala was hdeion Thursday, 7th July. before' an appreciative audience of parents, friends, and boys. Preliminary heats had beendec:iW a \!Nek before. Events were arranged in four classes (Junior School, v.d,er 1. years, 1.-r6 years, and Open Over I4),remiering UIlAecessary the CUIIlbersome system of handicaps. In JJ:lMtcases theraees were very well contested, and "stragglers" were aImo5t unknown. Tombleson, the School's" crack" swimmer, continues to makeprogress. Sanders seems built specially for long-distance racing. and is fast developing i~to a very fine swimmer. Anderson, Goodfellow, Dellbridge and Sharp are to be similarly congratulated on excellent. performances. Thanks to Mr. Langley, the Junior School also shows enthusiasm., Bide doing well with a. strong side-stroke.

The results were as follows:- .
Two Lengths (under 1.).-r, Sharp; 2, Godfrey ; 3, Lyons.
Two Lengths (14 to 16).-1, Goodfellow ; 2, Dellbridge ; 3, Dunn. Two Lengths (open).-1, Tombleson; 2, Anderson; 3, Sanders.
One Length (junior School Novices).-I, Curry; 2, Andrews; 3. Ballard and CockD.eld (tie).' .
Four Lengths (14 to 16).-I, Dellbridge; 2, GoOdfellow; 3. Washington.
Six Lengths (open).-I, Tombleson ; 2, Sanders; 3, Anderson.
Four Lengths (under 14).-1, Sharp; 2, Godfrey; 3, Redman. Back Swimming (14 tQ 16).-1, Goodfellow ; 2, Martin; 3, Phillips. Diving Competition.-I, Tombleson; 2, Dunn; 3, Landrock.
Two Lengths (Junior School).-1, Bid~; 2, Pritchard; 3,.
Merchant.Six Lengths (14 to 16).-1, Dellbridge; 2, Dunn.; 3, Landrock. Life-Saving (open).-I, Jarrett; 2, Tombleson; 3, Sanders.
Relay Race (under 14).-1, Buckland House (Smith, Constable~ Sharp and Kenton); 2, Maxton House (Bide, West-Oram, Lyons, Heam).
Relay Race (open).-I, Town House (Sanders, Jarrett, Keefeand Anderson) ; 2, Maxton House (Betts, Harley; Appleby ~ and Tombleson).

Relay Race (14 to 16).-1, Town House (Dellbridge, Clarke, Washington and Goodfellow); 2, Maxton House (Cornhill, Schroder, Baxter ~d Salmon).
Twelve Lengths (open).-I, Sanders; 2, Keefe; 3, Jarrett.
RousePoints.-Town, 106; Maxton, 38; Buckland,34; Country, T4' , Winner of" Bromley" Cup.-Tombleson.
. At the conclusion of the races the awards were distributed by -Councillor Brisley. The Head Master, in his short address, pointed out that it is largely due to Mr. Constable that School swimming is in such a healthy condition. The meeting closed with cheers for the Head Master and all who helped in the -organisation of the sports.
In conclusion, may I suggest that all boys take advantage -of the coming holidays to improve their swimming. Early in :next term Mr. Constable will be again offering a short course of :instruction in Life-Saving. I consider that at least fifty boys .can pass the examination of the Royal Life-Saving Society if ;the necessary practice is gained during the holidays.

J.J.B.

SPORTS ACCOUNT, 13th JULY, 1927.

RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE, £ S, d. £ s. d.
Subscriptions. . . . 42 5 0 Grlgg. . . . . . 24 2 4 {).B.A., for Trophy. . 0 i5 3 Teas to Visiting Teams, -Capt. Reeder, for Reeder etc. .. . . . . 10 9 I Trophy.. .. I I 0 Fares.. .. .. 2 3 4 Sale of Programmes, Leigh .. . . . . 0 3 6 Sports Day .. 4 0 2 Wood.. .. .. I 11 6 -cash in hand, 16/3/27 I 18 11 Lillywhite . . . . 3 11 0 -Cash at Bank, 16/3/27 19 2 9 Gamage . . . . 0 4 0 Sheppard .. .. 0 7 0 Clout.. .. .. 0 5 9 Groundsmen, etc" at Sports. . . . I 10 0 Secretary's Expenses 0 5 10 Gunn.. .. ..15113 Cash at Bank .. ' 6 0 2 Cash in hand.. . . 2 18 4

. £69 3 I £69 3 I

Outstanding A/cs (approx.), Dovorian Coaching Co. (£15) and present :issue of Phar,os.
Audited and found correct, W. WILTON BAXTER, . W. H. DARBY. Hon. Treas.
13th July, 1927.

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

    The second round of the" Lady West" Competition was held during the Easter holidays. The Corps gained second place in the Eastern Command, the . Robor~)Ugh team being the victors, by a considerable margin, which we must set ourselves to efface in the next competition. , , A.Field Day was also held during the holidays: it was made thoroughly enjoyable by the fact that the N.C.O.'s had previously acquainted themselves with the area on which operations ' took place; the result was that a really good tac,ticalplan was followed out. In the first part of the operations, four platoons under the command of Serjt. Jarrett represented the rear-guard of a retreating force, Serjt. Smith co~ding the vanguard of an advancing force. In the second part of the operations, conditions were reversed. This part was rather more interesting than the first, since the two sides annihilated each other in several hand-to-hand fights, and had eventually to give the plan up as a bad job, and make friends again. The great event Qf the day was, however, the ~ to H.Q., which the Commanding Officer arranged,;' with UDliDiitec1 supplies of "pop" as the prize. No one' who has nOt been to a 1ield~ay in summer .can realise how delicious ginger-beer can really, be I The Summer Term has 'been the most active of. the year, preparations for camp going on apace. Company Parades have been held every Friday afternoon; last terms policy of weeding out the undesirables has already produced good results-for three weeks no defaulters have appeared at the Orderly Room.
Weird and wonderful sounds have been heard. in the region of Longhill on Saturday mornings: this probably has some connection with Band Practio88.
Serjt. Cooke is to be congratulated on obtaining Certificate . " A" in the examination of last March. This makes tile total number of successes for the year 1«Ja6-7 the same as for last year, namely three. Judging 'from the enthusiastic attendance at Certificate ", A " classes now regularly held by Capt. Pearce, this number will, be considerably increased next year.
Attempts have been made during the term to hold the Annual Shooting Test, but weather and other causes have so far interfered. The awards of the Company Shooting Cup. and of the Section Cup are based on the rounds fired in this test, which is also the qualifying test for the King's Shield Competition.
Further particulars can be seen on the Notice Board.
The Corps will spend its fortnight under canvas on the Herne Bay side of Whitstable-not, as last year, on the Faversham side. Camp will commence on 29th July, the Annual Inspection will take place on Saturday, 6th August; whilst Camp Sports will be held on 8th August. It is hoped that a large number of parents will visit us on the latter day; some say the Parents' Race was the most interesting event last year! The number of Cadets on the camp list is a record in the history of the Corps. Is this due to the reduced fee, or is home-sickness becoming less common?
\Ve shall suffer several losses this ternl. c.O.M.S. Sanders will be leaving us after Camp, after several year:s of first-class service to the Corps. Indeed, he has set shining examples to future Ouartermasters-notablv, of course, that of strict economy in the ;;dministration of Campo porridge. Band-Serjeant Peyton will also be leaving; under his command the Band has made. great strides, and this term he has brought the Training Section into shape, both as regards numbers and prowess. Serjt. Smith has already left. These three have the grateful good wishes of the Corps for their future careers.

SERJEANT.

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

L. E. G. CLEMENTs.-School 1st XI. Football:and;CountryHouse 1St XI. Football.
S. C. ROWE.-Country House 2nd XI. Football; joining Messrs. Worsfold and Ha,'ward, Deal.
L. J. R\cH.-Countr.\: House 2nd XI. Football.
R. \V. FoRL\R.-Buckland House 1st XI. Cricket.
J. }IrLLER.-Taking up farm work.
E. R C\Sp.\LL.-Apprenticed to motor building trade.
V. G. DEYERsoN.-Apprenticed to Mercantile Marine.
P. B. E. WOODHA1I.-Clerk in solicitor's office.
J. H. BRooKER.-Clerk in Colliery office.
H. FISHER.-Apprenticed to Mercantile Marine.
F. OUIN?\ELL-Successful at Amw Examination.
P. \\1. BIDE Al-iD G. S. BIDE.-Trailsferring to Cranbrook School in consequence of parents' removal from Do"er.
\J..,'. S, joc'ms.-Transferring to Beckenham County School in consequence of parents' removal from Doyer.
R. L. CROSOER.-Transferring to Dartford Grammar School in consequence of parents' removal'from \\'almer.
R. Vv. \V.\LTON ,-Transferring to Harvey Grammar School in consequence of parents' removal from Dover.
R. A. P. HURD.

MERIT LIST.

Form V. (o.L.).-Hurd, Scott, Clements, Grist, Barwick.
" IV A.-Crofts (3), Moseling (3), Castle (3), Goodridge (3), Martin (3), Pittock (3), Darby (2), Bird (2), Sparham (2), Hopkins, Teasdale.
" IVB.-C. Foad, Masters.
" IlIA.-G. Sharp (3), Kemp (3), Thompson (2), Mumford (2), R P. Kenton, D. Sharpe, Claw, Harrisson, White.
" IlIB.-G. Foad.
" IlA.-E. Sharp (3), Gutsell (3), Eade (3), Fox (3), Mainwood (2), Ravensdale (2), Harro,w.
" IlB.- J. Coulter (3).
" Ilx.-Chadwick (2), Goodfellow, Roebuck, G. Coulter, Norris.

Junior School.
Form IA.-Abbott (2), Bailey, Brown (2), Bussey, Cooke (2), Milne (2), Vosper,.Wraight (2).
" lB.-Andrews, Harvie (2), Hutley (2), Johnson (2).
" Upper Trans.-Bowles (2), Cockfield (2), Cox (2), Ewell, McNeil (2), Newport, Kennedy, Slator, Stapleton (2), Watt, Willis.
" Lower Trans.-Arnold (2), Browning, Miller.
" Prep.-Blaxland (2), Goodbun (2).

SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

Kitchener Scholarships.-W. V. Carpenter and D. G. A. Sanders.
K.E.C. Junior Exhibitions.-A. Andrews, A. R Ellender, E. J.
Ewell, A. J. P. Scott, R F. Slator, 1. P. Watt.
Old Boys.- .
H. W. Stokes, Selwyn College, Camb., B.A. with Honours in the NatUral Science Tripos.
R A. Pelham, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth,.
B.A. wiJ:h First Class Honours in Geography.
R C. Day, "Testamur" Exam. of Institute of Municipal and County Engineers, qualifying for Associate Membership of the Institute.

FREE PLACE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, 1927.

    We shall welcome the'c following to School ,next. term as.
Free Place Scholarship winners :Balsdon, F. K. G. .. Barton Road Boys' School, Dover.
Borthwick, R. G. .. " " " Ellen, V. G. . . . . " " " Gibb, M. G. .. . . " " " Jenkins N. W. E. .. " " " Richards, H. G. . . ." " " Bateman, H. J. . . Charlton Boys' SchoQl, Dover.
Philpott, S. C. . . " " " Andrews, A. J. .. Christ Church Boys' School, Dover~ . Williams, A. A. F. .. The Parochial School, Deal.
Winter, E. R S. .. The Wesleyan School, Deal.
Fitch, W. E. .. Lower Walmer Parish School.
Kennard, H. . . Sibertswold School, Shepherdswell.
Turner, J. A. . . " " "
- Pamplin, L. C. .. St. James's Boys' School, Dover.
Callanan, J. A. .. St. Paul's Rc. School, Dover.
Grant, R C. .. St. Martin's Boys' School, Dover.
Maton, R. H. S. . '" "" Taylor, G. S. . ." "" Dargan, L. E. .. St. Mary's Boys' SchoQl, Dover.
Stone, A. G. . . " " " Stourton, G. A. . . " " " Rogers, E. J. . .. Temple Ewell School, Nr. Dover.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

    The Charity Fund for this term amounted, on 12th July, to £8 3s. 7d., making a total for the School Year to date of £36 12S. gd.
The points awarded by the adjudicator in the annual competition for the Parents' Association Cup for Ph~-sical Exercises were :-Town House, 67! ; Maxton, 66; Country, 65; Buckland, '64t. Town House are to' be congratulated on winning a very dose contest.

At the time of writing, the winners of the House Challenge Shield are not known-three out of the four Houses being still in the running. The final House cricket matches will probably decide the issue, but we have to postpone the publication of the complete table of results till next term.

The dramatic work of this term has been confined to the reading of several French plays :-" Hernani," "On ne saurait penser a tout," "II faut qu'une porte soit oU\,erte ou fermee," and" Fantasio." In all probability an adaptation of" Fantasio," at present being made with the help of the Sixth Form, will be produced on r8th November.

Owing to gr~at pressure on our space, many suitable articles submitted for publication have to be held over. Those by A. H. Cooke, S. Anderson, S. Mummery and H. J. Hiscocks will be inserted next term, if space is available. We thank ail would-be contributors and advise the disappointed ones to read last term's Editorial and then" try again."

YE CHRONICLE.

    Nowe clappe youre handes togedre and tejoyce, all ye knyghtes, squyeres ande ye of lessere estayte, font Inanie and multitudinouse are the actes thatte we have done. \Ve have runned ande jumped, we have swumme ande hurled balles of leaythere: yea, ande manic of us have carryed ye crickete-bagge ,eek wythout grumblynge nor murmurynge. Ye ogre Slothe have we altogedyre vanquyshed, thatte he nowe clothe hyde his heayde for verie shayme.
Fone it cam to passe in ye merit monthe of Mai thatte ye Overlorde didde uppe and spak thus :-" It is notte suffycient thatte ye merely be wyse: it behoveth you also to be strong. Therefore everie daye muste some from amongste you forsak youre woryke allele cladde ~-ourselfs in whyte ra~-mellt ande hyghe ye unto the Pla~-nes of Astore, there to wane with Kynge Sporte. Butte as fone ye knyghtes, squyeres, and aile ye of greteyre esb,'tc, you wille r notte lette go: forre ~'e music laboun:: to on-rcum K~'nge Examme. Then didde ye knyghtes lamente ande \\'eepe forre it is ryghte merit to go a-wrestlinge with ~-e r\:ynge Sporte, but ye t~Tante Examme is an ogre which slayeth manit. Butte aile ye underlynges were merit ande didde weayre ther whyte bagges r~'ghte becomynglye.
NO\ve whanne thatte ~-e hotte season of June was cum, ~-e puissant Onrlorde didde calle togedyre aile ye knyghtes, squyeres and serfs to ye Playne of Crabbelle font ye annuelle joustynge. Muche preparaytione hadde tiler been made for thise joustynge ande manic tymes hadde greve meetynges an de wyse de baytinges been holden. Therefore whanne ye grete daye was cum ther didde fulle manic an assemblie of goodlie lordes andlaydy-es beholde dedes of valoure for ye space of foure houres. And anon cam ye Lessevre Frye. These are theye thatte annuellye are wont to insert themselves in sackes to contende withe cache otheyre in speede. Butte inasmuch as theye hadde consumed too much heere of gingere and ys-creme, manic didde falle in nmnynge an de insteade didde go hoppynge ande tumblynge alonge ye grounde. After didde there contende in pyckinge uppe spuddes : whereat didde ye concourse of lordes an de fayre layd~-es !af muchly.
Butte rejoyce notte O\'ermuche atte oure manifolde doinges ande grete delyghtes. For alacke ! many knyghtes allele squyeres of grete respecte and hygh renowne muste eek nowe departe fromme us into ye grete worlde, ther to do bataill with ye ogre Careere. Mourne aile for Serdans, renowned for hise martiale vorce ande bigge feete. Ful manie a moone hath he commanded ye annie of underlynges. \Veepynge an de gnashynge of teethe wille ther he in ye Towne Howse, for he goeth unto ye Cam to Warre with cypheres. \Veepe agayn, ye knyghtes, squyeres ande henchmen: for Crepantre the wyse goeth with hym. \Vho remaineth to oyle ye battes thatte the~-e breke notte? Alacke, agayn ! for Pouter forsakes us. Didde he notte cause ye lessere mobbe to make sweete musik) \Vas he notte enre \'aliante on ye Playnes? Beholde he goeth forth into the wildernesse to tende cattes. dogges, horses and aile suche animalles as be sicke.Neverre morre will frere Lanquin leade us forthe agaynst Kynge Sporte. For 10 ! he goeth fromme us to mak stynkes and foule :smoks eek as Sire Aybeecee bath taughte hym. Manie others ther be that abyde no longere. Mostley shalle we mourne for 'Gurnboodand Reggie surnamed Verte, who daiylye charmeth ..our earres withe moste loude whisperynge. Fare ye welle alle noble knyghtes !
Of ye reste who departeth fromme us into ye outere darknesse myne' herte beth to heavye to telle. Butte if ye wouldst learne of them ande of alle ye otheyre multitudinouse actes of ye knyghtes and squyeres ande howe manie do daiylye abyde -in fere ande tremblynge of ye Tyrants Joynt Bored, Hyere 'Certife, and Yntre, 10 ! are notte these thynges wrytten in ye ,grete and wondrous boke " Pharos" ?
BONNYE ST. EBT YE SCRYBE.

CAREERS-(Contributed by Old Boys).
No. 2.-FARMING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    When my time came for leaving school, I found so much .difficulty in deciding what I should like to become, that, when it was proposed to me that I should go to Australia, I thought it a grand opportunity. .
Now that I have been here nearly four years the attraction .and interest of the work have increased. In such a beautiful and bountiful country as this, anyone willing to work hard, and save hard, is bound to do well.
Different districts of New South Wales are suited to different kinds of farming.
There is very little mixed farming here of the type common in England, where different cere~s are grown and both cattle' and sheep are kept. Here, there are dairying districts, or wheat . districts, or sheep districts, though, sometimes districts for both wheat and sheep are noted.
I forgot to mention the fruit-growing districts, in which nearly every fruit will grow.
Th~ dairying districts are chiefly on the North and South 'coasts, other districts being around the Hunter River and on 'the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. On the North and South <oasts there is a good rainfall, averaging between 40 and 50 -inches a year. The rains do not always come with regularity, there being periods pf drought, followed by flood. To receive :no rain for nearly three months, and then to have 45 inches in less than three months, was the experience of the country ;around the Clarence,' Richmond and Tweed Rivers.
During the summer there is generally enough grass for the .cows to give, a profitable quantity of milk. Many farmers, however, supplement the grass with maize, either spreading the stalks in the paddocks or chaffing it and mixing with concentrated foods, and feeding in stalls.
The cows are not housed in the winter at all, but just live ,out "as in the summer, though nearly every farmer feeds his ,cows on oats, or saccaline--a very good fodder for milking-cows.
Every town of importance has its Agricultural and Horti.cultural Show, and there is a Royal Show at Sydney every year .at Easter. .
On the last farm I was at, there were pedigree cattle, that were exhibited at the local Shows with much success.
The work is full of. interest, and how the cows love to be washed and brushed every day! Sometimes one gets bowled -over, when one jealous cow cQmes up for her brushing and pokes .another away. . " Hard work and long hours are to be expected; but the salary is generally good. Share-farming is much in vogue, and a young man with a reputation for working hard often has a good chance -of doing well, farming on the shares basis. The owner of the farm supplies the cows and the necessary plant, and the sharefarmer supplies the labour to run the farm.
Wheat properties are also very often farmed in the same way.
I have just been for a trip through some sheep-raising disiricts. There the sheep run in thousands, and in some places ihere was not a blade of green grass to be seen. The sheep feed ()ff the seeds of the grasses, and trees are cut down so that they .can eat the leaves. A sheep statiop. often contains several thousand acres, and sometimes it is more conveQient to express its size in square miles.
Each different branch has its own fascinations, and the work ()n a sheep station is not very hard.
The wheat districts have a slightly greater rainfall than the :sheep districts, and the Riverina produces some of the best wheat.
    The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area is well known for the great variety of fruits grown there. Tobacco and rice are two crops now being grown with success there as well.
Very little cane sugar is grown in New South \Vales, but a little is grown around the Richmond and Tweed Rivers.
With such a \'ariet~, of districts and branches of fctnning, it would be easy to have experience in several before making any choice.
The New South \Vales Gm'ernment encourages people. to go there, and there are different schemes to help those wanting to go. The Big Brother Movement and the Dreadnought Scheme both give fll1ancial assistance, and also keep in touch and give advice after landing. Employment is also found, and under the Dreadnought Scheme a period of training before taking up emplo~'ment is arranged.
Wages generally start at 15s. or £1 a week with keep. With experience, and a desire to do well and work hard, one can earn up to £2 a week.
Clothes are very expensive here, and anyone would be well advised to have a good supply of clothing. I have found that working trousers and boots are the most needed.
In conclusion, I would like to say that a boy can do well in this Colony, if he is willing to work hard and take care of his monev. Land is not cheap here, and experience is essential, which means that several years may be required before one can make a start of his own.
A. MOTLEY (D.c.S., 1917-1923).

FANCY.

ON SCHOOL ESSAYS.

    Right from the lowest class to the highest, from ruled exercise book to plain, from school nib (well licked) to onto, the pen, essays form a large part of ordinary school life.
We start with, " Write half a dozen sentences on . The Dog' ,or 'The Cat '-and best writing." Thence, by way of " King Alfred and the Cakes," "Robert Bruce and the Spider," and .n How I employ my evenings," we drift on unawares to comparatively terrifying subjects such as "My Hobbies," "The Working of anyone piece of Machinery," or" The Autobiography of a piece of Coal."
At about this stage, or possibly a little later, we receive our first lessons in style, and learn that our compositions should be divided into Introduction, Bod~' and Conclusion. Full stops, capital letters, and the correct method of forming tile latter r having been mastered, we are then told to use paragraphs (many a blue-pencilled" paras." have I had !).
From this point the true subject essay-that is, the essay dealing with work done in some one class subject-rapidly develops, and soon becomes equal in importance to the purely general essay written in English lessons or preparation periods. Next comes the.essay in French. How our French Masters must laugh at some of the" first efforts" gi\'Cn in! My own first attempt was accounted splendid, because, our form having just mastered the first stages of the past tense, I had tried to use the new toy, I had no idea that such things as the" imparfait," "passe historique," or "verbes avec etre" existed, so that my composition must have had a very strange appearance. Some of us were, I believe, a little surprised to Dnd that we had no essays to do in Latin. Keedless to say, we soon became very thankful that this was the case,
We were all very indignant, I remember, when told that essays in Geography could not be treated as a flowing whole, but must be divided up with headings. "Position and Extent," " Physical Features," " Climate," " Products "-all had to be dinned intous many times. Even then we forgot-some of us-when the exam. was upon us.
In the examination year the number and difficulty of the essays set become rapidly greater. I seem to remember such subjects in English as " The Future of Wireless," "Three Boys in a Ford (may be treated humorously)," and" Dover in a.
Hundred Years' Time"; in History, "Discuss the Foreign Policy of Chatham." "The Beginning of Modem Times "-(how many beginnings of modem times have there been, I wonder; the one usually meant was 148s)-Voyages of discovery-ChinaAmerica .:-compass-gun powder - Renaissance-Reformation these fragments float through my brain.
Arrived in the Sixth, some of us determine to slack, others.
to swot (time-honoured division of labour I). We still write our essays, but not in the same way. Take history, for instance.
In Form V., if we knew our facts, we put them down and that was all about it-in due course the book came back with a few perfunctory blue marks and a IO/ID at the end. (By the way, I wonder if our history master, so liberal with his tens, always.
really read our essays!) Now, all that has passed away, and some original thinking, perhaps even some real philosophy, is required. Facts alone are no good. Yet if we write a good essay, plumb full of reasoning, with the accepted striking introductory and final sentences, what is the .result? Pencil marks.
passim, comments such as "Turgid reasoning," "I don't see.
your point," "Use your facts more," and at the end a mark equivalent to, say, 10 % of the possible.
As for French, many of us never get out of the" Minus.
two" stage-we all know what that means. And as for using i.diomatic French and introducing philosophical discussionthis is far beyond us.
Similarly all round. However, no doubt it does us good, and perhaps one day-say twenty years hence-we may be able to write essays. Meanwhile, perhaps we can all try to improve our handwriting!
J. V. HORN (VI. Arts).

THE JOYS OF AN ECLIPSE AT DOVER.
[With apologies to Bliss Carmen.]

MY FIRST SHAVE.

    As our lives progress, we come, at certain intervals, to.
stages which mark the beginning of new eras in our careers.
About one year after having seen the light of day, for instance..
we cast aside baby clothes and don more manly-looking knickerbockers. Some dozen years later, these, in their turn, give way to trousers-the first real entry into manhood.. Two, or perhaps.
three, summers pass away in this happy state; then, on the chin and nether lip begins .to appear a soft, white, fluffy downthe beginnings of a moustache. Now, personally, I do not know why this is not allowed to grow. Could you possibly imagine a sight more majestic and dignified than a School Prefect strutting alo~g the top corridor, head and shoulders thrown well back and his face adorned with a curling black moustache surmounting a dark, silky beard? Yet the fact remains that, perhaps for fear of being mistaken for Russians, we prefer to place ourselves under the necessity (painful or otherwise) of committing our throats to a razor. Such a stage in my life was reached a few weeks ago.
    Peering into the looking-glass, I espied a substantial growth -of bristles adorning my upper lip, chin, and the sides of my visage. I gave a jump for joy-at last-my realisation was to be fulfilled! It was time for my first shave! i was no longer a boy, but a man! I easily obtained a safety razor, for now-a-days the shaving aspirant has only to buy a certain paper, or a special tube of shaving cream, and he is presented with a <t genuine Villette, packed in a brown leather case, complete with blade." Ready-armed, therefore, with brush and razor, I commenced my first shave. I began by smearing a quantity of green shaving .oream on my face, guaranteed to multiply itself fifty times.
-Somehow my tube must have been weak in multiplication, for I found it exceedingly difficult to produce a lather at all! How-ever, by dint of perseverance (we are reminded of a certain Frenth idiom), I managed to obtain a sufficient lather, and then I applied the Villette. How cold! how edgy the blade seemed!
I fancied myself as a poor Sixteenth-century wretch undergoing the horrors of the Spanish Inquisition. But 10 ! look! behold! What had once been covered with bristles was now clear, shiny skin! Once more I attacked, this' time dangerously near the eye; however, I was comforted, for was not I using a " genuine safety-razor"? At length my first shave was finished, and the fascination and mystery with it. But, whereas before I was a member of the small-fry, now I was a man. . .

It is a month since I wrote the events recorded above. - No longer is there a fascination and mystery. My face is sore and red, and I dread the days on which I am compelled to shave.
Indeed, I even long for the time to come when I shall be ancient -enough to wear a beard, or emulate Rudolph Valentino by wearing side-whiskers. Each day as I take up my decorated tube of shaving cream, and watch the cream glide out like a worm from within, I remember the lines I learned when I was a happy, care-free boy:

" All that glitters is not gold;
Gilded tombs do worms infold."

M.C. AND A.J.K. (V. jt. Bd.).

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES.

    The playing field and swimming bath have provided some outlet for the superabundant energies of the gr.owing family at Ladywell. Some very enjoyable cricket matches have been played, our boys winning by an iJ;mings in three cases (Harvey once and Duke of York's twice), and after meeting with a reverse against the Garrison we managed to tie with them in the return game. Rhodes, our .captain, has bowled well, and the performances of R. E. Slator and J. Newport with both ball and bat have made their early inclusion in a House Eleven almost ~ certainty.
At the Athletic Sports, R. F. Johnson distinguished himself by winning four medals-those for the two Junior School races, the Under 14 High Jump, and House Relay race.
Owing to the Swimming Sports taking place so early in the season, we do not turn out many swiIhmers, many of out novices finding their way to the Senior School in September.
The winners of the junior events, G. Bide, who leaves us this term, and G. Curry (son of the late Mr. George Curry, of the Dover Swimming Club), swam really well.
At the moment, the result of the competition for Junior Exhibitions j,c; not to hand, but as seven of out candidates were summoned for interview we hope for a generous award. Competition is very keen, and the test is not an easy one. Now, therefore, is the time for a boy to make up his :mind whether he wishes to be a candidate or not next y~3.f.

L.W.L.

THE BLARNEY STONE.

    The legend of the "Blarney Stone" is more or less well known, - so that Blarney Castle has many visitors, who come as sightseers to this part of County Cork, Ireland, on account .of it. The old story runs that whosoever may go and kiss the Blarney Stone has from that time" the gift of oratory." How this story first arose is hard to tell, and there are many stories' which attempt to explain it. One is that an owner of the castle in olden days had a way of always getting out of difficulties by making some true-seeming excuse, so "blarney" came to be a term used for excuses. Another says that a lord saved an old woman from drowning in the lake, and she told him to climb the keep and kiss a stone in the wall, then he would have a gift of speech and so get his own way. But real Irish people say that the Prophet Jeremiah brought " Jacob's pillow" to . this district, and this is now the" Blarney Stone." The stone itself is situated near the top of the castle, and to kiss it one must first climb up the crumbling steps to the top. The wall round the edge of the top is only joined to the middle part in certain places, so the stone is some distance from the centre and away from those pieces joining it. Either ,one must climb to the top of the wall and others hold his feet, and so let him face downwards over the edge, which is quite a distance above the ground, or he must lie on his back, others holding his legs, and lean under the bott?m of the wall with his face upwards, and so reach the stone. This shows that although many visitors may come with the idea of kissing the stone, many go away without doing so. . .
The surroundings of the castle and the castle itself are well ' . worth seeing, for both are very beautiful, but it is the stories and l~gends which are connected with the cas,tle that pring sightseers. "The gift of oratory" is difficult to obtain this way, and though I myself have visited Btarney C'jI-stle and seen a Canadian Officer kissing the Blarney Stone, while his friends hung on to his legs, yet I myself was not allowed to do the kissing, and so do not possess" the gift of the gab."
\
A. ANDREWS (Form lB.).

WILD WANDERERS.

Wednesday week we went with Willie, who wanted winkles.
We were weary, weak with want, weeping with woe. We wanted winkles. We were waiting, wasting, withering, when winsome Winnie, with wardens,. went Warren way.
" Wait! We want wardens! Weary wanderers want wardens! " Whew! !! Wardens! We were wild. Winsome Winnie winked. We waved! We whooped! We went!
. " Wardens" are cooking pears.

J. G. WATSON (Lower Trans.).