No. 58. JULY, 1928. VOL. XVIII.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 15th December. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not la ter than 22nd November.
We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School. Ramsgate} , The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Harz'eian, The Anchor (Gillingham County School), The Beccehamian, The Erithian.
Copies of the current issue of The Pharos or of back numbers which are in stock may be obtained from the Editor, price gd.
The Editor would be glad to have the names and addresses of Old Pharosians and others wbo would like to receive copies. The Pharos is now issued free to all members of the Old Boys' Association.

EDITORIAL.

    Among the outstanding events of a not uneventful School Year has been the appointment of our Head Master to serve on the Kent Education Committee. All our readers, we are sure, will join in congratulating Mr. Whitehouse on the honour conferred on him, and the KE.c. on adding to its number a member whose knowledge and experience of education cannot fail to be of value.
It is being widely recognised, and is now generally admitted, that the teaching profession should be adequately represented on the various bodies responsible for the education of the country, and this gives us an additional reason for welcoming this appointment.
Mr. Whitehouse takes his place on the Committee as representing the Boys' Secondary and Crammar Schools of Kent. He is a member of the University and Secondary, the Buildings and the Stores Sub-Committees-three important Sub-Committees, whose duties involve no small amount of labour.
We wish him a long and happy period of service in this sphere. for which his work for education in Dover and elsewhere has so well fitted him.

HEAD MASTER'S NOTES.

    Autumn Term, 1928.-The Autumn Term will begin on Thursday, 13th September, and end on Wednesday, 19th December. Holders of season tickets are asked to see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.
Staff.- The School will desire to congratulate three members
of the Staff :Our Senior English Master, Mr. W. Uncles, upon his having
taken his degree, M.A., Belfast, by a thesis entitled,
" The Evolution of English Literary Criticism" ;
Miss O. M. Rookwood, of the Junior School, whose many successful sessions of Evening (Technical Institute) teaching have led to her appointment to the Languages and Literature Section of the KE.c. Examinations &_;_ '
Mr_ R. W. Luxton who, having accepted a senior post as French Master at the new County Secondary School, Bury St. Edmunds, leaves with our best wishes for continued success.
    An additional Assistant Master, especially qualified in Practical Subjects, has been found in Mr. H. W. Hazelden-an Old Boy of Sir Andrew Judd's School, Tonbridge. His expert and ,enthusiastic service at the Central Handicraft School of Margate has earned recognition from the Board of Education by the responsible position he has held at the Scarborough Summer School, and we look forward to his playing a prominent part in the new Engineering Side to be inaugurated next September. This is part of the experiment of reforming the School" Course" so as to offer to each boy a curriculum suited to his individual talent and the probable practical needs of his subsequent career. It is not that industrial or educational opinion is in favour of vocational training being substituted for a general education. The employer and the schoolmaster are at one in looking for general intelligence combined with adaptability, but a greater variety of Secondary School" courses" must be provided as we stand on the threshold of a new age, and envisage the relationship of schools to Industry and Commerce. A commercial " Sixth Form" must, I think, inevitably follow, and why not a ." Modern Languages" Sixth as well ?
This term we welcomed an Old Boy, Mr. Harold G. Pudney, .as our Laboratory Assistant, but his tenure of the post was unfortunately cut short by an offer of a Government Agricultural Inspectorship in West Africa. He sailed on Wednesday, nth July. He is entitled to a six months' leave at the end of his first eighteen months' service, and we hope that on his return he will give us a " talk" on the conditions of life in that interesting part of our Empire.
In Memoriam.-Our annals this term are sad. The death of Mrs. ,G. D. Thomas, about a twelvemonth after that of her husband, removed from amongst us a familiar figure, whose loyal interest and devoted service it is impossible adequately to measure. She had been on several occasions a temporary member of the Staff, was a keen but affectionate critic of our Drama, an un tiring worker when School social needs arose, and one whose courage saw silver linings to darkest clouds. The School wilI benefit at once by a legacy, the interest from which is to provide annually a "G. D. Thomas Memorial Science Prize" ; and later on an additional £1,200 will be available for a "G. D. Thomas Scholarship" to Bristol University, of which Mr. Thomas was a member. For these gifts, as well as for the examples of their Joint lives, let us thank God and take courage.
In common with his many friends, the School heard with the deepest regret of the tragic but peaceful passing of Mr. Harold N. Tomlin, on 20th May last. He was the first President ,of our Parents' Association, at one time was a member of our -Governing Body, and his two sons are numbered amongst our Old Boys. He never failed to attend all School functions; his enthusiasm for Education generally, and in 'particular for ourselves, was unbounded. Good humour and kindliness characterised all his dealings; genius for friendship distinguished his official as well as his private life. His interest in the cricket of the School and of the County was exceedingly keen, and now at length for him, "the close of play." May I suggest that the Parents' Association should erect a sundial in the New School Grounds, as a fitting tribute to the memory of one who never failed to "count the sunny hours."
Although not resuming full duties until the beginning of the Summer Term, it was confidently hoped when Miss Scott returned to the Girls' School on 20th March last, that she had made a permanent recovery. Continued ill-health, however, compelled her to relinquish her appointment. With the greatest reluctance the School Governors accepted her resignation, and with sincerest sorrow, a few weeks later, we heard of Miss Scott's, death on 19th June, in a London Nursing Home.
The County School for Girls.-In the name of the Boys' School I wish to congratulate Miss E. M. Gruer, M.A., who ha_ been appointed Head Mistress of our Sister School. It has been my privilege to know Miss Gruer for some years as Senior Mistress at Gravesend County School, and as a prominent member of the K.E.C. Advisory, and other professional Committees, and it gives great pleasure to congratulate her upon her promotion. The Girls' School is fortunate in having as its Head one whose scholarship and experience commend themselves, to so wide a circle of friends..
Speech Day and Prize-Giving.-The date of the Prize Distribution next term is fixed for Friday, 16th November, 1928, when the Countess Beatty hopes to distribute the awards and Earl Beatty to give us the Speech Day address.
A new scheme for prizes has been adopted. The number of books will be less than on previous occasions, but they will be of better quality and binding. A list of suitable works (standard authors, etc.) has been prepared, and the choice of prize will be made by the boy from this list. The new arrangements have been blessed by the Staff, the KE.C., and the Patents' Association, and therefore should be acceptable to all concerned.
New School Buildings.-Nothing has given greater pleasure this July than the inspiring news that the Board of Education has accepted and approved the plans of the New School, exactly as submitted-striking testimony to the skill and ability of those by whom these final plans were prepared. The New School is to accommodate 500 boys; it is to be the largest 01 its kind in Kent, and owing to private benefactions we are to enjoy unusual facilities. But privileges bring great responsibilities. "It is. not growing like a tree in bulk, doth make Man better be "-not mere size marks greatness, but fine quality. Let us who have received most be worthy to hold so great a heritage. The next official steps are automatic and formal, and we may confidently expect building operations to begin next autumn, the foundation stone to be laid in the Spring, and the School opened in September, 1930.
Organ Fund.-The Organ Fund is still open to receive additional subscriptions, and with the new buildings in immediate prospect, new boys, admitted since the School's" Coming-ofAge" in 1926, are asked to give consideration to this important project. Some may be unaware of the" Organ Fund" scheme, and to them I propose to send a circular letter in due course. Meantime I acknowledge with thanks the receipt from H. L. Leach of a subscription of £r, which brings the total to £550.
Higher Exhibitions.-How delighted we all are that three of
the Prefects- J. J. Betts, L. 1. Hadlow and E. L. Trist-have gained Kent County Higher Exhibitions to assist them to proceed to the University next term. It is the more gratifying because the applicants numbered thirty times the number of possible awards. These three senior boys have rendered the School excellent service in their several ways, and deserve much thanks and praise. Hadlow seems to suffer from a surfeit of Scholarships. He gained a Governors' Exhibition at the Imperial College of Science in May last, and has this month been awarded by the Board of Education a Royal Scholarship, to the Imperial College. He follows S. T. Newing and J. Rankine, who entered the same University College two years, ago, and who have this summer passed their Degree Examination, the former with a First Class Honours (Physics), and the latter a good Second. The School heartily congratulates them all upon their successes. In this connexion I call attention to the new booklet issued by the Kent Education Committee, entitled" Higher Exhibitions-What they are, and how to apply for them," in which the information is very clearly and very fully set out.
Canadian Visitor.-We all appreciated the compliment paid by the Board of Education to the School and the Advanced Courses, in being asked to receive Mr. G. F. Rogers, the Senior School Superintendent (Inspector) of the Ontario Province, who, visited us on Tuesday, 3rd July, immediately following his similar expedition to Manchester Grammar School. His close scrutiny of our work, his contribution to the subsequent discussions, and his courteous acknowledgment of our standards. wiIJ long be remembered.
    Education and Industry -Two years ago Lord Eustace Percy .and Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland appointed a strong Committee to _nquire into and advise upon public Education in England and Wales, in relation to the requirements of Trade and Industry. How far were the schools supplying the recruits for Business .and Commerce? The second part of the Committee's report has just been published, and that Report, together with Lord Riddell's recent severe criticism of our educational system, confirms the re-organisation of our Upper School programme. The Committee concludes that" as pupils from Secondary Schools mainly proceed to professions, clerical work, and the more organised distribution trades, the provision made in the schools meets adequately the needs of the occupations to which the pupils proceed." But less than 30 % of the boys enter industrial, rural and manual occupations. The curriculum appears well designed for clever children of scholastic tendencies, but inadequate provision is made for those whose capacity is not for" Books." The Committee therefore suggest that the -existing Examination taken by the Secondary School pupils at the age of 16 plus, is too narrow in scope. They do not advocate any radical alteration of the Examination, yet they think .alternative subjects might well be given greater weight, and they add that" the question of Examination of pupils with aptitude for Practical Subjects should receive early and careful consideration." This confirms again the wisdom of our plans for next term, when School Certificate boys will be able to qualify in Practical Subjects such as Machine Construction and Drawing, Metalwork and Woodwork (Oxford University Syllabus).
Does Business want Scholars ?-The President of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, Mr. Walter Gifford, has given a set of statistics in Harper's American Magazine, which ought to kill for ever the nonsense talked about the successful student being an unsuccessful business man. He is no supporter of the Speech Day Orator's partiality for the boy who does badly in school, but he proves by his figures that in general, men in the first third of their College lists are most likely to be found in the highest third of their group in salary-and those in the lowest third in scholarship in the lowest third group in salary. That is what most of us know, but it is good to have it in figures. A boy's job at school is to study, and if he does that job well he is likely to do his business, or follow his profession, equally well. The principles of success are uniform. The importance of Higher Education was emphasized a few days ago by H.M. the King, who at the opening of the Nottingham University College New Buildings said: " Higher Education is the surest road to progress in the Arts and Sciences underlying and sustaining our civilization. In the prevailing conditions of to-day, no nation can afford to withhold from its citizens the fullest measure of training and
culture."
Careers.-The news of an Examination for Clerks known as. the" Executive Class" in the Home Civil Service was received with great pleasure. The last examination of the kind was held about fourteen years ago, and since that time vacancies have been filled by ex-Service candidates only. Fifty appointments will be offered next October. The Home Civil Service is an attractive career for young people of good ability who are not proceeding to a University. A big field will enter for the competition; recruitment takes place at school-leaving age. Examinations. are held in the great centres of population-e.g., London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, etc.; candidates must be between 18 and 19 on 1st January, 1929; the obligatory subjects are English, Arithmetic and General Knowledge, with any three or four of the optional subjects-e.g., French, Latin, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, History, Chemistry. Salaries for entrants begin at £100 a year, rising to £400; these salaries, with the cost of living bonus, become £166to£S47. Boys should compete after they have spent two years in the Sixth Form, and in the October. next following their Higher Certificate Examination.
Vacancies 'for Merchant Service Apprentices.-The New Zealand Shipping Company, 138, Leadenhall Street, E.c. 3. takes special interest in training apprentices, and there should be a good competition for the vacancies arising yearly in August. Boys may be accepted up to the age of 17 years; the period of indenture is four years, the standard of Education required is that of the School Certificate. Specially selected Officers are carried for the purpose of training the boys, who do much of the practical work in the Deck Department, and who attend Classes in Navigation, Mathematics, Wireless Telegraphy, and other necessary subjects during the voyage.
F.W.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION

    The sudden death of our esteemed Chairman, Mr. H. N. Tomlin, has cast a deep gloom over a' large circle of friends.
As our Chairman, he was quiet and unassuming, and kindly and courteous in disposition. We of the Executive Committee havtYalways appreciated his keen interest in the School, and for that reason know what his untimely death will mean. He has been our Chairman since the formation of the Association, and was most regular in attending all School functions.
We tender our very sincere sympathy to Mrs. Tomlin and her sons in their irreparable loss.
    We also wish to say how sorry we are to record the death of Mrs. Thomas, widow of the late Mr. G. D. Thomas. To her relatives we offer our deepest sympathy. The School has suffered a great loss in the passing of these two loyal friends.
The winter season's social activities had ceased when term opened, and we believe that all were much enjoyed; they were ,certainly well attended, as our balance sheet will show.
Another excellent programme of social functions for the
'coming winter has been drawn up, and we look for continued support.
The Drill Competition was as popular as ever, and although there was a counter-attraction, a good number of parents watched a very keen display, and Town House are to be congratulated 'on their victory. All Houses gave a very fine exhibition.
The School Sports, held on 30th May, at the Athletic Ground, ,Crabble, were, as usual, well attended, and much enjoyed. The ,events were well contested, and rivalry was keen. It is hardly necessary to remark that the weather was fine, as this state of affairs has by now almost become one of the traditions of the :School. Congratulations to Buckland House on winning the Championship.
The Parents v. Boys cricket match, played on 30th june, at
Astor Avenue, did not result in the anticipated victory of the Parents. But the elders made a very creditable score, and Mr. Marsh's 67 was a very fine effort.
Congratulations to Mr. Fea, our new Chairman of the Execu
tive Committee. This is indeed a happy choice. The list of social events for the coming winter has been included with this number of The Pharos, and we hope that all parents who are interested will keep this for reference. F.J.L.

OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION.

    A further step in the consolidation of the Association was taken on the 1st June last, when an Extra-ordinary General Meeting of the members was summoned.
Great pains have been taken in drawing up a scheme of Rules and Constitution for the Association, and this scheme, in conjunction with a proposal to accept Life Members, was the subject under discussion at this meeting.
The Rules and Constitution were adopted with trifling altera
tions, and the Life Membership scheme was unanimously accepted. Full details of the new rules and constitution will be communicated in a small booklet, which will be issued with the new membership cards.
    The Life Membership subscription will be £3 3s., and has been arranged for those members who desire to retain their membership and interest in the School, and who, through absence from home or other reasons, find it difficult to keep in close touch, so as to be able to renew their subscription every year.
The Old Pharosians, who maintain the reputation of the School on the cricket field, are again operating strongly, and run two teams. Judging from the appended report, they are having a very successful season, and may rightly claim to be one of the strongest teams in the district, which is very gratifying to all Old Boys.
An Old Pharosians' Football Club is being formed, to play in Division 1. of the Dover and District League. A meeting of those interested will be held at the School, on Thursday, 26th july, at 7 p,m. Any who are unable to attend the meeting are invited to communicate with F. ]. Tapley (Hon. Sec. pro. tem.), at 7, Salisbury Road. Dover.
An endeavour is being made to give, in the School Magazine,
as much news of Old Boys as possible. Old Boys are requested to co-operate in this. Any information, alteration or correction will be gratefully received by the Editor or by the Secretary of the O.B.A.
C. E. Baldwin, who is now Science Master at St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate, is also chairman of a committee for the provision of wireless to the Ramsgate hospitals. He has now secured enough funds to fit all the beds with apparatus apd to maintain the scheme for two years.
R. A. Pelham has secured an appointment as Lecturer in Geography at Birmingham University. He has gained a Travelling Scholarship, which will enable him to visit Central Europe during the vacation, and is to have the honour of reading a paper at the forthcoming meeting of the British Association at Glasgow. R. C. Wilson has been promoted to be accountant at the head office of the National Provincial Bank.
]. W. Toms has won the Kent County 440 Yards Championship in record time (52 1/5 secs.), and, we believe, now holds the County record for both Half and Quarter Mile. He won the London Banks' A.A. Championship at both 880 and 440 Yards, equalling the record in the latter event (514/5 secs.), and was second in the Half-mile race at the Kinnaird Trophy Meeting at Stamford Bridge.
G. C. Austin has been transferred to the Maidstone Branch of the National Provincial Bank, and hopes to take part in the winter activities of the Association.
The following additional notes on the whereabouts of Old
Boys will probably be of interest :
" Bob" French is with the Kentish Express, at Maidstone.
Steve Clout is teaching at Woking.
Rex Finnis is in H.M. Navy (Submarines).
Teddy Fry is teaching in Dover (St. Bart.'s Boys).
Cecil Baldwin is a motor engineer at Tunbridge Wells. Victor Baldwin is with Messrs. Elvey, Dover.
Sid Igglesden is an architect at Shanghai.
S. Banks, F. Romney, " Nobby" Clark and" Pat" Clarkeare on journalistic work at Singapore.
Norman Sutton is with the Dover Express.
A. G. Parton is in New Zealand.
W. Birt is with P. Hawksfield and Sons, Dover.
A. Monger is in the Customs and Excise, Dover.
Eric Pudney is at Kinshasa, Belgian Congo, with the Niger Company. H. G. Pudney sailed for Lagos, Nigeria, on nth July, to take
up appointment as Produce Inspector for the British Government. H. F. Chase is Instructor, King Edward VII. Nautical School,.
London County Council.
A. .T. (" Sam ") and G. Took are in business at Dover.
" Vic" Spain, Alec Brett and D. H. Smith are in the Post
Office, Dover.
E. J. Russell is with the Prudential Insurance Co., Dover. Martin Hitchins is in the Metropolitan Police.
Sydney Clout is in business at Dover.
Frank Downes is Secretary to P. Hawksfield and Sons, Dover.. P. Monger is a dentist in London.
Steve Pritchard is Headmaster under the Kent County CounciL J. West is Chief Officer in the Cunard Line.
E. Hall is a master in the Mercantile Marine.
W. Peverley is a Trinity House Pilot, Dover.
L. Peverley is a Trinity House Pilot, Gravesend.
R. Reeder is in the Army Education Corps.
E. ]. Kiiby is Lieut.-Eng., RN.
C. H. Gormley has moved from Lindi to Kilwa (Tanganyika) E.F.P.

Old Pharosians' Cricket Club.

    With the advent of the cricket season, we had prospects of a strong club, but, unfortunately, several prominent members have either been transferred to other towns or were unable to assist us this season. As will be seen by the results below, the First Team have not won many games, but the majority have been very close and keen. The" A " Team has been more successful, but great difficulty has been experienced in fielding a team, and more members would be welcomed, as it is from this side that the First Team secure their reserves.
Results.
1ST TEAM.
May 5. 1St Bn. Manchester Regt.. 100; Old Pharosians, 90.
" 19. Palmer's, 98 (Lamidey, 6 wkts. for 33); Old Pharosians, 200
for 4 wkts. (dec.) (Simmonds, 64; Mumford, 57 not out).
" 26. 1St Bn. Queen's Royal Regt., 106 for 9 wkts. (dec.); Old
Pharosians, 26.
June 2. Dover C.C., 209 for 5 wkts. ; Old Pharosians, 204 for 4 wkts. (dec.) (Simmonds, 33 ; Mumford, 66).
"9.Buckland Mill, u6; Old Pharosians, 128.
., 16. 1St Bn. Lincolnshire Regt., 130; Old Pharosians, 126 (Sim.. monds, 60).
., 30 1st Bn. Queen's Royal Regt., 180; Old Pharosians, 174 (Plater,
46).
July 7. Dover C.G., 148 for 4 wkts. ; Old Pharosians, 142. " A " TEAM.
May 5. Dover p.a., 99 ; Old Pharosians, 68. " i2. Dover Goods, 149; Old Pharosians, 151 for 6 wkts. (Hicks, 68
not out; Mumford, 35).
" 19. Packet Yard, 35 (Muttett, 6 for 17; F. Taylor, 4 for 14) ; Old
Pharosians. 53 (Muttett, 25).
" 26. Walmcr, 80 (F. Taylor, 7 for 30) ; Old Pharosians. 83 (Russell,
52 not out).
June 2. St. Andrew's, u6 (Hannan, 5 for 14) ; Old Pharosians, 51. .. 16. River C.C., 1st innings 61, 2nd innings 65 for 9 (dec.); Old
Pharosians, 1st innings 54. 2nd innings 84 for 3 wkts. (R
Sutton, 35 not out; Muttett, 34).
July 7. Minerva, 197 for 3 wkts. ; Old Pharosians, 88 (Carpenter, 17).

HOUSE NOTES.
Town House.

    My first duty is to wish Jarrett every success for the future 'from everybody in the House. Jarrett has gone to Germany, :prior to entering the University. Thanks to his hard work, the Rouse has a good chance of winning the Shield for the first time.
We must also wish Farley, who has performed well in cricket.
football and athletics, the best of luck in his career.
The House did well at the Sports, and those who had been training were well rewarded. Our congratulations are specially due to Anderson and W. E. Johnson.
At cricket the 1st XI. has not done well, and this is mainly due to slack fielding and bad batting. I hope an the members will turn up to the nets at every available opportunity. The 2nd XI. have done well in winning two matches, and narrowly losing their match with Country. With constant practice I hope they will reverse this narrow decision in the second encounter.
I think we can reasonably expect to win the Swimming Sports. With a substantial lead from the swimming, the Shield should be ours.
In conclusion, I would like to congratulate the members of the House on their good spirit and to ask every Light Blue to do his bit, no matter how small, to ensure that Town House comes out on top for the first time in the history of the School.
].M.S.

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Country House.

    Even though training was taken up quite enthusiastically and seriously at Deal, under the supervision of Dilnot, during the Easter holidays, we were still unable to extricate ourselves from bottom place in the Sports. The greater proportion of our points was gained by members over 14, therefore the Juniors must make an extra effort next year to enhance our chances of the Championship. Every year the competition grows keener, and only by hard work and combined effort shall we be able to keep in the running.
The same remarks apply to swimming. The House does not boast of many good swimmers, so everyone should endeavour to gain at least one point for his House by learning to swim.
At cricket the outlook is much more encouraging, and we have done very well. The 1st XI. are still undefeated-thanks mainly to good performances by Dilnot and Wells; while the 2nd XI. have suffered but one defeat, when a weakened team lost by a small margin to Buckland 2nd XI. All players have worked well for their respective Elevens, and both sides should be successful in the remaining matches to be played.
There used to be a time when the Country House had almost everything its own way. During that period a spirit of " leaving it to others" crept in, and this is still evident among some members of the House. The time has now come when that unsportsmanlike spirit mu::;t be dropped. We must work together. and everyone must be prepared to do his bit.
H.A.S.

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Buckland House.

    This term has been a very interesting one, as far as House affairs are concerned. Competition for the House Challenge Shield is very keen, and that we are so well placed is due to our success on Sports Day. Thanks to the keenness of many members of the House, who set an example by giving up their time to serious training, we were again first, though Town House ran us very close. It was very noticeable, on the other hand, that several of the competitors had not trained sufficiently, and they and the House suffered in consequence. It cannot be too strongly emphasized that lasting damage may be done by running when not fit. Davis, Peyton and Gutsell are to be congratulated upon their good performance.
Our cricket is still somewhat disappointing, the 1st and 2nd Elevens having won only one match each, out of the four already played. Davis has shown excellent batting form, and is a most reliable bowler; the fielding of both Elevens, however, leaves much to be desired. If the teams persevere and keep on practising, they will certainly meet with better success in the future.
Another weakness is our swimming; the entries for the Swimming Sports were very poor, simply because we have so' few who can swim. Now that swimming is as important as cricket, football and athletics, we are at a great disadvantage ;, this would not be so if more interest were shown.
In conclusion, I ask every member to lend his heartiest support to J. Davis, who will be Captain next year. The House does better every year, and with sufficient enthusiasm should continue to advance. Good luck, Dark Blues!
L.I.H.

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Maxton House.

    The Reds continue to hold their own well on the Sports field, despite the fact that ours seems to be the only House which does not grow in numbers. As usual, we include one or two preeminent sportsmen, but the rest of the House seems to consist of the three-feet-high type.
Sports Day was by no means a failure, so far as Maxton was concerned. It was a pleasure to watch the running of boys such as Harrow, Salmon, Bennett, Page and Blackman. The successes which were gained were the result not so much of natural ability as of careful training.
Our cricket has been extremely patchy. If the first batsmen happen not to make high individual scores, the team failswitness the difference between the two games against Town House. By the time No. 3 is out everybody thinks about going home; and yet the less conspicuous members of the team are far from worthless. My chief task this season has been to convince boys of athletic ability that they can play cricket well if they want to. Already we have had one or two surprises. The worst fault in the team, however, lies in the slack running between the wickets. When batting, boys are curiously reluctant to call " Yes" or " No" to a hit. This slight factor has cost us at least one defeat.
Of the younger members of the House there is little to say. Our chief trouble lies in the shortage of numbers in the fourth and fifth forms. In the lower forms we possess some fine steady players. Unfortunately they are not yet old enough to win 2nd XI. House Matches, but they should not disgrace us in the ." East Cup" games.
May I urge on the Reds once again to utilise the coming holidays to practise swimming. With Shakespeare Cliff just over the hill there should not be a boy in the Maxton district unable to swim.
The general spirit of the House is excellent. It is fully realised that the House Shield system is no more than an interesting method of encouraging good sport. So, in leaving School this term, Trist and I sincerely thank all those who have worked so well with us in the past few years, and ask the House to support our successors to the same extent.
J.J.B.

SCHOOL CRICKET.

    Despite a slight decrease in the number of School cricket fixtures this year, the standard of play has been generally high. It speaks well for the 1st and 2nd Elevens that only one game has been lost.
It is quite a number of years since the School has possessed two bowlers so consistently good as Wells and Taylor. The variable bowling of the former and the medium-fast bowling of the latter have made an excellent combination. Our congratulations to Wells on his successes with the Kent County Club.
It is even a greater pleasure to note that several members of the team have found that runs can sometimes be scored by wellcontrolled hitting. School cricket has for long been suffering from far too much back-play; but the 1st XI. players at least have learned a lesson from the poor innings at Canterbury, and there are now some five or six cricketers in the School who are capable of hitting any but the very best.balls. A glance at the scores made by the team will show what a difference this has made.
The main weakness this year lies in the fielding. We know
that those nervous" dolly" catches are very terrifying; but there is no excuse whatever for the indifferentism often shown in chasing boundary balls and in making returns. Fielding must not be made a " kid-glove" affair.
The 2nd XI. is to be congratulated on its fine show this year. We began the season doubting whether the few outstanding players would receive much support. The batting in particular has improved beyond all recognition. We must congratulate Masters on the management of a team as yet undefeated.
This season has seen our first venture into Under IS InterSchool cricket. Three games have already been played, of which that against the Duke of York's School was won. We expect improvements in this team when the fixture list is augmented next year. Our present players fail largely through timidity. They have yet to learn that balls off the wicket can be hit, whereas good balls on the wicket must be treated with respect. However, the Lower School possesses talent in abundance, if enough pains are taken to develop it.
A word of grateful thanks is due to the groundsmen who have taken great pains in preparing pitches. The 1st XI. pitch at Astor Avenue could scarcely be improved. We appreciate also the work of Mr. Tanner and the boys of the Middle School, who have assisted him in serving teas.
J. J. BETTs.

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SUMMARY OF RESULTS. 1st XI.
June 2. At Dover. Simon Langton School, 97 (Taylor, 5 for 16) ; D.c.S.,
104 for 3 (Wells, 33 not out, Dilnot, 29 not out; Stanway, 23).
" 6. At Canterbury. Simon Langton School, 124 (Harvey, 28;
Hopkins, 42 not out) ; D.C.S., 83 (Taylor, 18; Wells, 16;
Stanway, 13).
" 13. At Dover. D.C.S., 158 (Dilnot, 54; Taylor, 20); Chatham
House School, 106 for 5 (Whiting, 45 not out; Taylor, 3;
for 49). Match drawn.
" 16. At Dover. D.c.S., 163 for 6 wkts. (dec.) (Taylor, 52 not out;
Dilnot, 40; Betts, 32) ; D.Y.R.M.S., 89 for 4 (Wells, 3 for
41). Match drawn.
" 30. At Astor Avenue. D.C.S. v. Parents. PAREKTS.
Mr. Chadwick, lbw, b Dilnot. .. .. .. .2
Mr. Slator, b Taylor. .. .. .. .. .I
Mr. Marsh, b Taylor. .. .. .. .. .67
iVIr.Stanway,bDilnot .. .. .. .. .. 11
Mr. Borrett, c Saunders, b Taylor. .. .. .2
Mr. Leech, b Farley. .. .. .. .. .12
Mr. Smith, b Taylor. .. .......6
Mr. Constable, b Taylor. .. .. .. .. .0
Mr. Saunders, c Paterson, b Dilnot. .. .. .12
Mr. Abbott, c Trist, b Taylor. .. .. .. .0
Mr. Newman, not out. .. .. .. .. .0
Extras8
Total.. .. .. .. ..124
D.C.S.
Betts, c Stanway, b Smith. .. .. .. ...42
'Stanway, b Bonett. .. .. .. .. .Il
Dilnot, c Constable, b Newman. .. .. ."Il
Taylor, b Chadwick . .. .. .. .. .. .12
Trist, b Smith....""..2
Saunders, run out. .. .. .. .. .. .10
Davis, b Borrett. .. .. .. .. .28
Farley, not out......30
Pott, not out..".."....23
Carpenter

fPtdid not bat. a erson
Extras6
Total (for 7 wkts.). .. ...175
July 11. At Ramsgate. D.C.S. 169 for 9 (dec.) (Stanway, 5 I; Davis, 45) ; Chatham House School, 120 for 7 (Whiting 36; Wells, 4 for 59). Match drawn.
2nd XI.
June 2. At Canterbury. Simon Langton School, 97 for 9 (dec.) (Newlyn,
26) ; D.C.S., 123 for 8 (Fan, 42 not out; Bullen, 33).
"6.At Dover.Si man Langton School, 55(Anderson, 5 for 20;
Masters, 5 for 25) ; D.C.S., 97 (Good fellow, 25 not out;
Bullen, 18; Denne, 4 for 13).
..13.At Dover.Chatham House School, 61 (Anderson, 4 for 22) ;
D.C.S., 110 for 7 (Goodfellow, 39 not out; Landrock, 18).
.,16.At Guston.D.Y.R.M.S., 40 (Anderson, 6 for Il) ; D.eS., 74
(Pott, 27; Mills, 7 for 37).
JUly u. At Ramsgate. Chatham House School, 135; D.CS. 147 for 8 (Landrock, 58 ; Voizey, 28 not out).
Under 15 XI.
June 2. At Dover. D.C.S., 13 and 43 ; Simon Langton School, 52 (Profitt, 6 for 13) and 10 for 2.
" 6. At Canterbury. D.C.S., 14 and 13; Simon Langton School, 38
(Smith, 4 for 9).
" 16. At Longhill. D.C.S., 64 (Hogben, 27; Rhodes, 21);
D.Y.R.M.S., 47 (Hogben, 7 for 14).
House Matches.
1st XI.
l\1:ay 12. Maxton 171 for 7 (dec.) (Taylor, 64; Carpenter, 53 not out; Betts, 27) ; Town, 78 (Farley, 25; Taylor, 5 for 23; Carpenter, 4 for 24).
" 12. Buckland, 91 (Paterson, 28 ; Voizey, 4 for 8) ; Country, 101 for
3 (Dilnot, 63; Stanway, 31).
June 20. Country, IlO (Wells, 20; Taylor, 5 for 47) ; Maxton, 21 (Wells, 7 for 4; Dilnot, 3 for 16).
" 20. Buckland, 160 (Davis, 97 ; Pott, 22 ; Farley, 5 for 42) ; Town,
75 (Janett, 15 ; Anderson, 15 not out; Brown, 5 for 21).
July 4. Maxton, 83 (Taylor, 19; Betts, 17; Paterson, 5 for 47) ; Buckland, 74 (Davis, 20; Taylor, 5 for 30; Betts, 5 for 38).
" 4. Country, 184 (Dilnot, 48; Wells, 47; Masters, 23 ; Hunt, 20) ;
Town, 31 (Wells, 5 for 15 ; Dilnot, 4 for 8).
" 7. Town, 88 (White, 21 ; Tapley, 16; Taylor, 7 for 28) ; Maxton,
85 (Appleby, 30; Hopgood, 16; Landrock, 6 for 33).
" 7. Buckland, 81 (Davies, 26; Dilnot, 6 for 31 ; Voizey, 3 for 14) ; Country, 90 for 3 (Stanway, 56 not out; Wells, 22). ., 14. Country, 133; Maxton, Ill. ," 14. Town, 120; Buckland, 115. 2nd XI.
May 12. Maxton, 48; Town, 88. Buckland, 65 ; Country, 45.
June 20. Country, 103; Maxton, 30. Buckland, 27; Town, 46.
July 4. Buckland, 31 ; Maxton, 66. Country, 44; Town, 34.
" 7. Maxton, 34; Town, 44.
Country, 121 ; Buckland, 71.
J' 14. Country, 74; Maxton,46. , Buckland, 74; Town, 20.

SPORTS DAY.

    On 30th May the Annual Athletic Sports were held, at Crabble Athletic Grounds. The sequence of fine weather that has. characterised previous years, again remains unbroken: a keen wind, however, showed its effect on the times for the 100 Yards. and the 120 Yards Hurdles. There was a good attendance.
The high standard set by runners of the past was maintained in . 1928. R. Peyton, Davis and Anderson were outstanding among the seniors; and Gutsell, Page and Blackman among the" Under 14's." Harrow and Johnson were easily the best of the 14-16 competitors.
Farley, Taylor, Betts and Dilnot ran consistently well throughout the afternoon, but were not so successful as those mentioned above.
Congratulations to Taylor, who broke the School cricket-ban
record (of A. C. Quinlan) with a throw of 94 yds. 5 ins.! Hadlow again won the senior High Jump. Davis broke Cooke's "hat-trick" for the Mile by finishing a strenuous racein 5 mins. 5 secs. Maxton won the senior Relay, adding another to their sequence of victories in this event. The two intermediate Relays. went to Town, and the Under 14 to Buckland House. ".-.. The issue of the Senior Championship was in doubt at the end of the afternoon. Peyton, Davis, Anderson and Taylor were all in the running. The first-named became" Victor Ludorum " by winning the Long Jump at Astor Avenue Grounds.
Gutsell was Junior Champion, winning by a large margin. At the beginning of the afternoon it appeared that the Sports
had been arranged to see whether Maxton or Buckland could gain most points. Later, however, Town crept up, mainly by means of fine running in the Relay races, and finally displaced Maxton for second place.
The Mayoress distributed the awards, and commiserated with Country House, hoping they would do better next time.
Mr. Barnard and the Head Master expressed the School's. thanks to the Mayoress for her presence. The vote of thanks. was carried with three cheers, followed by three for the Head Master, and finally three for the Band of H.M. 1st Bn. TheLincolnshire Regiment, who, by kind permission of Lt.-Col. Thackeray, played during the afternoon.
Results.
Throwing the Cricket Ball (decided at School Playing Fields on:
Wednesday, 23rd May)
Over 14.-1, Taylor ; 2, Davis; 3, Betts. Distance, 94yds. 5 ins. Under 14.-1, G. Coulter; 2, J.Coulter ; 3, J. Appleby. Distance, 67 yds.
Long Jump (decided at School Playing Fields on Tuesday, 5th
June)
Open, over 14.-1, Peyton ; 2, Anderson ; 3, Betts. Distance,
17 ft. 9! ins.
15-16.-1, Johnson; 2, Carpenter; 3, Wilkinson. Distance,
IS ft. 9 ins.
14-15.-1, Pitt; 2, Hampshire, C. W. Smith (tie). Distance,
14 ft. ot in.
Under 14.-1, Harvie; 2, Gutsell; 3, G. Coulter. Distance,
13 ft. la ins.
880 Yards (15-16).-1, Johnson; 2, Legg; 3, Godfrey. Time, 2 mins. 22 secs.
880 Yards (open, over 14).-1, Davis; 2, Hopgood; 3, Gibbs. Time, 2 mins. 17 secs.
100 Yards (Junior School).-I, Blackman; 2, Trowt; 3, Archibald.Time, 132/5 secs..
100 Yards (12-13).-1, Page; 2, Bennett; 3, Meacock. Time, 134/5 secs.
100 Yards (open, under 14).-1, Gutsell; 2, G. Coulter; 3, J. Coulter. Time, 123/5 secs.
100 Yards (14-15).-1, Harrow; 2, Smithen; 3, Hampshire. Time, 12 1/5 secs.
100 Yards (15-16).-1, Johnson; 2, Sparham; 3, Goodfellow. Time, II 3/5 secs.
100 Yards (open, over 14).-1, Anderson ; 2, Peyton ; 3, Taylor. Time, II 2/5 secs.
220 Yards (Junior School).-I, Blackman; 2, Slater; 3. Archibald. Time, 322/5 secs.
220 Yards (12-13).-1, Page; 2, Bennett ; 3, Gore. Time, 323/5 secs.
220 Yards (open, under 14).-1, Gutsell; 2, Roebuck; 3, Johnson. Tinte, 3° secs.
220 Yards (14-15).-1, Harrow; 2, Smithen; 3, Godfrey. Time, 28 2/5 secs..
220 Yards (15-16).-1, Johnson; 2, Austin; 3, Goodfellow. Time, 273/5 secs.
220 Yards (open, over 14).-1, Peyton ; 2, Anderson ; 3, Taylor. Tinw, 25 2/5 secs.
High Jump (open, under 14).-1, Lyons; 2, Gutsell, Johnson
(tie). Height, 4ft. otin.
High Jump (14-15).-1, Hampshire; 2, Hover, Smith (tie). Height, 4ft. I! ins.
High Jump (15-16).-1, Goodfellow ; 2, Phillips ; 3, Legg. Height, 4ft. 6 ins.
High Jump (open, over 14).-1, Hadlow; 2, Baker; 3, Stanway, Farley (tie). Height, 4ft. rot ins.
House Relay Race (under 14).-1, Buckland; 2, Town. Time, 2 mins. 5 1/5 secs.
House Relay Race (14-15).-1, Town; 2, Country. Time, 2 mins. 5 secs.
House Relay Race (15-16).-1, Town; 2, Buckland. Time, I min. 54 2/5 secs.
House Relay Race (over 14).-1, Maxton; 2, Town. Time, I min. 48 secs. Sack Race (Junior School).-I, Arnold ; 2, Beard; 3, Richards.
120 Yards Hurdles.-I, Stanway; 2, Baker; 3, Hadlow. Time, 17 1/5 secs.
440 Yards (15-16).-1, Johnson; 2, Austin; 3, Salmon. Time, I min. 4 secs.
440 Yards (open, over 14).-1, Peyton; 2, Anderson; 3, Hunt. Time, 58 secs.
440 Yards (open, under 14).-1, Gutsell; 2, Roebuck; 3, Johnson. Time, I min. 10 secs.
440 Yards (14-15).-1, Smithen; 2, Harrow; 3, Godfrey. Time, I min. 5 415 secs. Potato Race (Junior School).-I, Slater; 2, Pearce ; 3, Blackman. Mile.-I, Davis ; 2, Farley; 3, Dilnot. Time, 5 mins. 5 315 secs. Final House Points.
Buckland. .. .145Maxton. .. .ro2
Town. .. .. .135Country. .. .38
S.S.

}G.S.S.

SWIMMING SPORTS.

    The Annual Swimming Gala was held on Thursday, 12th july. There was the usual large attendance, and consequently the atmosphere of the Baths was somewhat oppressive. Despite these conditions, an excellent programme was carried out with'out a hitch, and thanks are due to Mr. Constable for his work in making the arrangements.6
RESULTS.
Two Lengths (under 14).-1, E. Sharp; 2, Constable; 3, Lyons.
Time, 30 secs.
Two Lengths (14-16).-1, Dellbridge; 2, Goodfellow; 3, Cornhill. Time, 31 415 secs.
Two Lengths (Open).-I, Tombleson; 2, Keefe; 3, Anderson. Time, 30 2/5 secs.
,One Length (Junior School Novices).-I, Watt; 2, Bradley; 3, P. Pearce. Time, 24 415 secs.
Four Lengths (14-16).-1, Dellbridge; 2, Cornhill; 3, Goodfellow. Time, I min. 15 1/5 secs.
Six Lengths (Open).-I, Tombleson; 2, Dunn; 3, Anderson. Time, I min. 58215 secs.
Four Lengths (Under 14).-1, E. Sharp; 2, Constable; 3, Lyons. Time, I min. 50415 secs.
Back Swimming (14-16).-1, Cornhill; 2, Johnson; 3, Goodfellow. Time, 40 1/5 secs. Diving Competition.-I, Tombleson ; 2, McConnell; 3, Darke. Two Lengths (Junior School).-I, Dargan ; 2, Stapleton ; 3, Taylor.
Time, 41 315 secs.
Six Lengths (14-16).-1, Dellbridge; 2, Cornhill; 3, Clarke. Time, 2 mins. 4315 secs. Life Saving (Open).-I, Goodfellow; 2, Tombleson ; 3, Hood. Relay (under 14).-1, Buckland (Sharp, Constable, Merchant,
Stapleton) ; 2, Town (Wise, Dewar, sec., Wraight, Pamplin).
Time, I min. 12315 secs.
elay (Open).-I, Town (Anderson, Keefe, Landrock, Gibbs);
2, Maxton (Betts, S. Schroder, T. Appleby, Tombleson).
Time, 2 mins. 194/5 secs.
Relay (14-16).-1, Town (Dellbridge, Goodfellow, Clarke, God
frey) ; 2, Maxton (Cornhill, Rearn, Dane, Salmon). Time,
2 mins. 18 1/5 secs.
Twelve Lengths (Open).-I, Tombleson; 2, Keefe; 3, Darke. Time, 4 114ins. 21 1/5 secs.
There always seems to be one outstanding swimmer in the'
School. W. Tombleson has succeeded J. Bunyan, and is again Champion this year. Dellbridge and E. Sharp may prove the successors to Tombleson, for both swam very well in their respective races. The honours of the day went to Town House, who obtained 94 points. The final positions were :
I, Town, 94 pts.; 2, Maxton, 56 pts.; 3, Buckland, 34 pts. ; 4, Country, 10 pts.
At the conclusion of the races, the Head Master assured theMayor and Mayoress of a hearty welcome at any School functions. In a speech full of aquatic metaphors, he thanked the Mayor and Mayoress in the name of the School for their attendance.
Councillor Brisley proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayoress for distributing the awards, and hoped that everybody would help to make the scheme of the Mayoress-a mile of sixpences in aid of the Royal Victoria Hospital-a huge success. Three cheers were given for the Mayor and Mayoress.
The Mayor congratulated the competitors on their splendid exhibition, and the School's general conduct he highly praised. He went on to show the boys that one must always strive for the way out of any difficulty, just as strenuously as they had striven to win swimming races that afternoon.
S.S.

SPORTS ACCOUNT, 10th JULY, 1928.

CREDIT. DEBIT.
£ s. d.£ s. d.
Subscriptions. .. .40 12 6Teas to Teams and Band9 7 0
Capt. Reeder (forLewis and Sons. .0 I 5
Trophy). .. .110Boro.' Accountant (for
Sale of Programmes andDanes). .. .2 2 6
Fixture Cards. . 5 13 4 Secretary's expenses
Ca.sh for lost ball. .0 4 7and cheques. .0 9 11
Cash in hand, 12/3/28064Fares to Folkestone
Cash at Bank, 12/3/2831 18 3(Juniors). .. .0 15 0
Groundsmen-Sports0 150
Grigg.. .. .. 28 4 7 Gunn (Medals)... .900
Peppin (6 doz. colours) 13 10 0 Polo Ball. .. .0 190
Cash in hand, 10/7/28736
Cash at Bank, 10/7/28 7 8 1 ---
£79 16 0£79 16_
Audited and found correct,W. WILTON BAXTER.
W. H. DARBY.Hon. Treas.

CHESS CLUB.

    The number of members has increased during the-term. The :Summer Term is notably difficult for chess, owing to the pre.cedence of cricket, sports and swimming activities. A tournament has been played, however, and was won by A. Grist, who lost only one game out of fourteen. Congratulations, .Grist !
The thanks of the Club are tendered to Messrs. Darby and Baxter for the loan of chess players' handbooks, and to Mr. Froude for his attendance at several meetings.
Any new members for next term will be welcome. This
invitation includes the Staff.
S.S.

LIBRARY NOTES.

    The School desires gratefully to acknowledge the gifts of the
;following books :The Complete Works of Carlyle (18 vols.) and the Works of
-Goldsmith, presented by the late Countess of Bective. "Climates of the Continents," by Kendrew, presented by
S. J, Mummery on leaving School. Seventy-five new books have been entered into the Catalogue
-of the General Library of Fiction and Non-Fiction, and the Reference Library has been enriched by the addition of many 'volumes, among which are :
" Life of Napoleon I. "-Rose.
" Bonapartism "-Fisher.
" Short Life of William Pitt "-Rose.
" English Costume "-Calthrop.
" A Literary History of Rome "-Wright-Duff. " Statesman's Year Book, 1928."
" History of Mathematics "-Vol. I.-Smith. " Animal Biology "-Haldane and Huxley." " Practical Microscopy"-Scales.
J.S.

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

    The term started with a vivid memory of the exciting time
the representatives of the Company had at Chingford. Some good training had resulted in the selection of a dozen stalwarts. who left Dover on the last Saturday of Easter Term, embarkednot for the spectacle at Hammersmith, but for a hard five miles' run at Chingford. Reinforced at Charing Cross by several Old Boys, the party, after a carefully supervised lunch, proceeded to explore the unknown country in the neighbourhood of Epping Forest. Scouts, sent out from the temporary Headquarters, returned with the news that the geological formation in the home county was incapable of producing such morasses as were ctmsidered good ground by our hosts of the King's Royal Rifle Corps. To overcome our anxiety, ra}n fell heavily, and a period of anxious waiting ensued which seemed a nightmare to most of us so that the return of the markers with the news that all was ;eady, brought evident relief. A dozen teams, in running gear marked only with the colour of their Corps, lined up for the start and, at the fall of the flag, got off as well as was possible from rain-sodden turf. While these were heroically pursuing a
course through woods and bogs, and over and into ditches, the spectators were speculating that times this year would certainly be poor. Surprise, therefore, greeted the remark at the end of half an hour that they were in sight! A group of about thirty mud-covered runners were coming in together. Excitement ran high, and when some red and blue could be distinguished in the van, our Old Boys displayed their lung power. A fine finish saw Peyton just beaten for first place. The competitors ran so well that there were few gaps between arrivals and everyone completed the course, although one of our team ran the last two miles carrying a shoe.
After a hot bath we had tea, and waited for the result. This was not long delayed, it being announced that Ashford Grammar School were first and ourselves second. The winners are to be congratulated on their fine performance, and especially on their team work. The result was almost as gratifying as if we ourselves had won, for the Cup was thus brought to Kent. After the presentation we returned to Victoria, and made the return journey with our victors, but, notwithstanding our previous arrangements to enjoy ourselves on the return journey, we found that we could only summon enough energy to wish our companions a vociferous good-night at Ashford.
Next year we again hope to send a team, and this time we would like to see them bring home the Cup. If they are to be successful it will need a lot of hard training, and the sacrifice of a good deal of their spare time for this purpose. Still, we hope to see them successful, and in the meantime there is nothing like optimism.
The first six members of our team were awarded medals as runners-up, and were as follows :-2nd, Sjt. Peyton ; 5th, Lce.-Cpl. Farley; 6th, Lce-Cpl. Davis; 15th, Cadet Gibbs; 19th, Sjt. Cooke; 25th, Cadet Boorn.
During the Summer Term a good number of Company parades have been held, and much work has been done in preparation for camp. The Certificate" A " candidates have also had practice in platoon drill. The policy of pouncing upon junior N.c.O.'s and placing them in responsible positions has had an excellent effect.
The number for camp exceeds eighty; practically all senior cadets will be present. It is suspected that the sudden zeal for holidays in France is not entirely unconnected with last year's strenuous inspections. The Band, under the able direction of Band-Serjeant Peyton, has had a very busy term, and will be, no doubt, in good form this camp. The cooks are to be supplied with a field-kitchen this year, which will be a great improve.ment.
Little shooting has been done during the Summer Term, but we are hoping to do a fair amount at camp. The totals in the Ryeland Cup Competition are at present :
Section I.. .. .. .191
Section Il.. .. .. .185
Section Ill.. .. .. .205
Section IV.. .. .. .214
The competition is not yet closed, and cadets will have further opportunities to fire a better target and so help their respective sections.
Congratulations to Sit. Saunders, who has been promoted to c.Q.M.S. ; and to CpI. Bussey, who has been promoted to Serjeant in charge of the Training Reserve. We suffer the loss of c.Q.M.S. Jarrett this term. He has done much good work for the Corps, and it is to be regretted that he was unable to attend a camp in the capacity of C.Q.M.S. He leaves with the Corps' best wishes for his future success.
Passing to old members of the Corps, we must congratulate ex-Serjeant Hunt on being recently gazetted as 2nd-Lieutenant in the 59th H.c. (Cinque Ports) Field Brigade RA. (T.A.) ; and to ex-Serjeant Ryeland, who has also received a commission in the Cinque Ports Fortress RE. 'Ex-c.Q.M.S. Sanders has also done very well, having gained his Lance-Corporal's stripe in the Cambridge University O.T.c., and having passed the practical examination for Certificate" B." We sincerely hope he will succeed in doing as well in the rest of the examination.
J. M. DAVIS. K. W. Do_ALD.

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

RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
£s. d.£ s. d.
Balancebroughtfor-Part Fares to Chingford2 II IIt
ward. ... III IO!Purchase of Uniform..I90
Eire of Uniform..3 IS2!Gale and Polden..0 120
Command Paymaster.. 3 5 0
Insurance of Camp
Equipment. .. .I55
Heliograph Stand. . 0 7 6 Manuals. .. .042
Postage, etc. .. .. 0 5 2 Balance in hand.. 4 16 lOt £14 17I£14 17I
Audited and found correct,'vV. E. PEARCE.
J. SLATER.Capt. R.E. (C.).
.6th July, 1928.Comdg. 1st Cadet Co. RE.

VALETE.

J. J. BETTs.-Head Prefect; Capt., School 1st XI. Cricket, 1St XI. Football, and Swimming; School Colours (1925) ; Capt., Maxton House; Secretary, School Musical Society; Royal Life-Saving Society Bronze Medal1ion; K.E.c. Higher Exhibition; proceeding to King's College, London.
E. L. TRIsT.-Senior Prefect; former Serjt., Cadet Corps; School 1st XI. Cricket and Football; Colours (1925) ; Vice-Capt., Maxton House; Secretary, School Dramatic Society; Royal Life-Saving Society Bronze Medallion; K.E.C. Higher Exhibition; proceeding to University.
C. J. JARRETT.-Senior Prefect; c.Q.M.S., Cadet Corps; (Cert. " A "); School 2nd XI. Cricket; Capt., Town House; Town House 1st XI. Football and Cricket; Royal Life-Saving Society Instructor's Certificate and Award of Merit; State Scholarship and Major Scholarship to Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge.
L. I. HADLOw.-School Prefect; School 2nd XI. Cricket; Capt., Buckland House; Buckland House 1st XI. Cricket and Football; K.E.c. Higher Exhibition and Royal Science Scholarship to Imperial College of Science.
W. L. WELLs.-School 1st XI. Cricket; School 2nd XI. Football; Country House, 1st XI. Cricket and Football.
A. W. BROOKER.-Country House 2nd XI. Football ; Clerkship_
Southern Railway, London.
N. F. HADFIELD.-Clerkship, Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co.
F. H. PETERs.-Civil Service appointment at Victoria Docks,
London.
J. RELF.-Four years' assistance with School stores.
J. A. GRIsT.-Bank Clerkship, London.
F. E. FARLEY.-School 1st XI. Football and Cricket (Colours, 1928) ; Town House 1st XI. Football and Cricket; Lce.-Cpl., Cadet Corps; joined Dover Engineering Works.
D. A. DEwAR.-Town House 1st XI. Cricket and 2nd XI. Football; Lce.-Cpl., Cadet Corps.
A. B. GosBY.-Town House 2nd XI. Football.
B.. R. A. Newing.-Maxton House .2nd XI. Football; joining Messrs. Lewis, Builders, Dover.
J. H. WEST.-Town House 2nd XI. Football; joining the Mercantile Marine. F. G. MATTHEws.-Leaving the town.
W. E. PHILIPs.-Buckland House 2nd XI. Football and 2nd XI. Cricket; Lce.-Cpl., Cadet Corps; removed to Kirkcaldy High School.
J. E. Mu.Es.-To be apprenticed at Packet Yard (Southern Railway).
E. W. M. YOUNG.- Joining County Wireless and Electric Stores, Deal.
A. E. P. TOWNSEND.-Town House 2nd XI. Cricket; Parents removed to Birmingham. W. S. WASHINGToN.-Working at London Stock Exchange.
F. SAMBROOK.-To work at electrical engineering.

MERIT LIST.

Form IV A.-Pittock (3), Mumford, Bingham, Darby, G. Sharp, Kemp, Callanan, D. Sharpe, Peters, Salmon, Bussey.
" IVB.-Craig (2), Foad, Merchant.
" IIIA.-Sharp (3), Eade (3), Fox (2), Capelli, Gutsell. " I_IB.-J. Coulter, Edge, Chadwick.
Form IIA.-Moseling (3), Wraight (3), Milne (3), Bailey (3), Vosper (2), Rhodes (2), Unstead (2), White (2), Brown (2), Bussey (2), Abbott (2), Crocker (2), Ratcliffe.
" IIB._Oliver (3), Castle (3), Andrews (2), Leach (2), Fey (2), Meacock, Hiscocks, Scott, Burt.
Junior School.
Form IIx.-Winter (2), Maton (2), Jewson (2), Stone, Andrews, Borthwick.
" I.-Cox (2), McNeil (2), Richards (2), Watt (2), Bowles,
Cockfield, Ewell, Stapleton, Taylor.
" Upper Trans.- J. Bushell (2), P. C. Coles (2), Curry (2),
Foad (2), Le Prevost (2), P. E. Coles, Harman,
Miller.
" Lower Trans.-Blaxland (2), Goodbun (2), Matcham (2),
Dunn, Fermor, Teasdale.
" Prep.-Hopper (2), Scutt '(2), Skinner (2), Woodard (2),
Thuell.

SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

L. 1. Hadlow-Entrance Scholarship to City and Guilds (Engineering) College, University of London ; l_oyal _cience Scholarship-Imperial College of Science.
J. J. Betts, L. 1. Hadlow, E. L. Trist-Kent Education Committee Higher Exhibitions.
F. H. Peters, in the examination for appointment to Clerical Clilsses in the Civil Service, gained 6th place on the list. G. Curry, H. W. Sneller, P. E. Coles-KE.c. Junior Exhibitions. Old Boys
H. B. Garland (Emmanuel CoIl., Cambridge)-First Class in Part 1. of Modern Languages Tripos.
W. V. Carpenter (Downing CoIl., Cambridge) and D. G. A.
Sanders (Clare ColI., Cambridge) passed the May Examina
tions in Natural Science.
E. M. Smith-passed Part 1. of the qualifying examination for A.M.1.M.E. S. Newing-1st Class Honours Physics, University of London. .]. Rankine-2nd Class Honours Physics, University of London.

FREE PLACE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, 1928.

We shall welcome the following to School next term as Free Place Scholarship winners :
Borthwick, W. S. . . Barton Road Boys' School, Dover. Doolin, W. J. T.. ."""
Pengelly, 1. E.. ."""
Sharp, D. E. ... ."""
Goodman, A. E. T. .. Capel-le-Ferne School, uf. Folkestone. Collins, R. A...Castle Hill Garrison Sch ),)1, Dover.
Crouch, E.. .. ."""
Monckton, W. C. .. Deal Parochial School.
Varrall, A.. .. .""
McPherson, A...Holy Trinity Boys' School, Dover.
Hayward, J. A."Lower Walmer Parish School.
Ruffles, H. E...St. Margarets-at-Cliffe'School, nr. Dover.
Bainbridge, E...St. Martin's Boys' School, Dover.
Falconer, J. M."""
,Gale, F.. .. ."""
Pearson, E. G.. ."""
Flood, S. L."..St. Mary's Boys' School, Dover.
Robinson, H. 1.. ."""
Stanley, L. R.. ."""

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

    The Charity Fund for this term amounted, on 7th July, to £7 lIS. 4d., making a total for the School Year to date of £37 12S. od.
The School Dramatic Society have been reading" The Knight of the Burning Pestle." An adapted version is in the hands of the members, and the parts have been distributed with a view to a production of this version next Speech Day. Those to whom parts have been allotted are expected to be word-perfect on return to School in September.
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Town House are, we hear, very hopeful, if not certain of winning the Games Shield for the first time. Their fine effort at the Swimming Sports and their general enthusiasm have brought them well to the front, and, if successful, they will receive everybody's congratulations. At the time of writing they seem to hold a winning lead.
In addition to the Magazines acknowledged on our first page we have received a copy of The Form l\1Iessenger, a very creditable production by Form I.-interesting from the colour design on the front cover to the concluding limerick on page 14, though the latter has evidently been a great strain on the orthographic powers of the typewriter.
We thank those who have submitted articles for this issue. All suitable contributions will be used in this or future terms as space allows. A larger number of attempts by the Middle School would be welcome, and all are again asked to note that articles received in advance of the" last date" have the best chance of insertion.

YE CHRONICLE.

    Comme, brethrenne! lette us gather togedre and givve thankes unto ye grete Kinge Sol, forre manie and multifarious have been his actes duryng ye paste three moones. Forre lo! did de he notte oftenne smile upon us on ye Playnes of Astore and Longehille, and was notte ye fearful tyrant, Jupiter Pluvius, oftenne putte to fiyghte? Yea! be cos of his mightie actes have we been able to bowle ye balle and to runne and to jumpe until ye evening starre didde appeare, and manie have borne ye heftie crickette bagge without murmurynge. Butte nowe, alas! ye terrible ogres, King Xam and King Careere, loome large on ye horyzone, and ye staunch knightes must battle and putte them to shame.
Bifel thatte whenne ye monthe of fruites and ys-creme hadde comme, alle ye knightes, squyeres and yeomenne didde assemble at ye Playne of Crabbul, clept " billiarde-table," there to run ne and to jumpe. And olde Sol didde laugh ryght heartily to see ye knyghtes contestynge. Somme of ye knyghtes did runne as swiftley as the ellectrique hare, but ye otheres hadde scoffed too manic ys-cremes and donuttes, and grete was theire discomfiture. And when ne ye e'en was at hande they thatte didde sporte ye blue ribbonne were at ye toppe, gretely to the chagrine of Tarjet and Sersaund, who didde curse ye spud des-race and bemoane theire lucke.
And it cam to passe thatte on a certaine sunnie dayye in ye monthe of heate, ye knyghtes, squyeres and yeomeyne, ledde by Bonnye St. Ebt didde wrestle with ye Parentes at crickette. And onne fatte warriore, clad in gluvs and paddes didde stande behynde the stumpes and blle overre at eche balle. Butte alas! though onne of ye Parentes didde playye' crickette, manie playyed hitt-it-or-miss-it. Yea, even ye grete Sir Aybeece was overcumme. And after that ye Parentes were gotte out did St. Ebt and his merrie menn smite ye lethere over ye green swarde. Yea, one staunch knyghte didde hitte it on to ye rubbishe heap, whereat were cries of " Sixc " and" Well-smote!"
And beholde! certaine knyghtes didde forsakke theire casques forre helmets of more princely bearynge, whereat ye Overlorde was verrie wrathe, and didde decree thatte they return once more to theire casques. Thenne didde manie murmure and moane and jumpe in theire trylbees. It was e'en rumoured thatte ye Overlorde would have us were shortes and toppe-hattes, butte this rumoure is happyle provcne false.
And nowe, mourne alle ye muses! weepe alle ye swaines! Notte forre thatte Sir Woobee's chariotte hath brokene downe -once more, butte be cos manic have departed fromme our midste. Alas! N evere more wille ye cadettes he are ye martiale voice of / Tarjet ; never again will we listene to the sweete chantes of ye formere scribe, St. Ebt, or reade ye poemes of Le Triste ; and alas! alacke! La Howd, who liveth in ye labbe, departeth unto Nolnod.
Butte why sholde we weepe and be of sadde hearte. Have we notte Sersaund (of ye Scotche jokes) and Yanwast and Tonlid? Rekab, who counteth ye battes and balles that they be not pinched? Selwl, nicknamed" Beakie," who aspireth to play for ye shire of hoppes with Tiche Fremean and La Wooley? And thenne, brotheres, have we notte ye grete newe scrybe .to mak_ everlastinge punncs?
    And the rest of the deedes of ye knyghtes and squyeres, are
they notte written in ye boke " Pharos" ?
lA. TENTKEN YE SCRYBE.

CAREERS.
CONTRIBUTED BY OLD Boys.)
No. V.-Pharmacy.

For centuries now, the practice of Pharmacy has always.
been shrouded ih an element of mystery, and perhaps this accounts largely for the fascination which it holds for those with a scientific mind. The greatest fascination, however, attaches to the knowledge and handling of the crude drugs which have formed the basis of treatment in disease from time immemorial. Nevertheless, in these days, when many of the professions are being commercialized, this fascination must not be allowed to outweigh the considerations of its possibilities as a career, but this much may be said, that, no matter how crowded any profession may be, there is always room for the person with a thorough training and knowledge, if he is prepared to work hard.
Although the largest number of pharmacists remain in retail pharmacy after qualifying, whichever branch is ultimately followed, the retail experience is regarded as essential, for no other work can prepare the student so well for that care in detail which forms so important a part in all branches of pharmacy.
Broadly speaking, the prospects in retail pharmacy are quite satisfactory, even though the path to responsible positions is a somewhat long one until a good experience is obtained. This is well illustrated by the salary offered to a young, newly qualified pharmacist, which averages £4 IOS. per week, but this figure can be rapidly passed as experience is gained, until it reaches £6 or £7 per week in the case of managers.
A much wider experience is offered in Hospital work, as.
here endless opportunities present themselves to become acquainted with drugs and vaccines not ordinarily met with in retail work, and' this experience is invaluable when considered in the light of present methods of medical treatment which is proceeding very largely along these lines-a point which is recognised by London University, by the inclusion of Biology in their syllabus for the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.
The salaries in a large hospital range from £zoo a year for an assistant pharmacist to £600 in the case of a chief pharmacist. If neither of these fields appeals to the pharmacist, he may embark on the study of analytical chemistry with the object of obtaining a position as analyst to one of the large firms of manufacturing chemists, or as a public analyst und_r the Food and Drugs Act, but higher qualifications are necessary, such as the Fellowship of the Institute of Chemistry, for good positions in this direction.
Pharmaceutical qualifications are an exceedingly useful
stepping-stone to the Medical and Dental professions, as qualified pharmacists are afforded considerable privileges and exemptions from certain examinations held by these bodies.
The branches of pharmacy outlined above may be considered the chief ones, but there are many others, such as teaching in approved colleges and appointments in the Army and Navy. Good positions in these are very limited, and the prospects not too good.
Before outlining the means by which the student obtains his qualifications, it should be remembered that the Pharmaceutical Society is the only body legally empowered to grant diplomas for the practice of pharmacy, so that the possession of one or other of the diplomas offered is essential t6 anyone taking this up as a life work. Also that all training in preparation for the examinations must be done at colleges approved by the Society.
The first step is the possession of a Preliminary Examination certificate equivalent to the London Matriculation or Higher School Leaving Certificate, as this is essential before the student can become registered as an " Apprentice or Student."
After registration the student prepares for the Preliminary Scientific Examination in Chemistry, Physics and Botany, which preparation occupies approximately nine months. After passing this examination the student should enter on his apprenticeship, which must be served under the direct supervision of a qualified pharmaci:;t and extend over at least two years and be in accordance with the "Articles of Pupilage" laid down by the Society. This apprenticeship is followed by a nine months' course in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Forensic Pharmacy or Poison Law and Pharmacognosy or the science of crude drugs, to enter for the Chemist and Druggist Qualifying Examination, the passing of which entitles him to legal registration as a Chemist and Druggist.
The examinations beyond this depend on which branch the student intends to follow, and if it is to be analytical chemistry he should prepare for the Pharmaceutical Chemist Examination or the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree of London University.
The following gives an idea of the fees charged in some of
the colleges :9 months' course for the Preliminary Scientific
Examination. .. .. .. .£15
9 months' course for Chemist and Druggist
Qualifying Examination. .. .. .£20
9 months' course for the Pharmaceutical
Chemist Examination... .. .£15
while the fees for each of the first two examinations are six gumeas. The training fees can, however, be materially reduced if advantage can be taken of one of the four scholarships offered by the Society. In addition to the above fees, some pharmacists require a premium in respect of their apprentices, which varies from £20-£50. In conclusion, it may be said that Pharmacy, as a science, knows no limits, for there will always be room for fresh discoveries and contributions towards that ideal state when pain and suffering will be entirely eliminated.
F. G. LEWIS (IgII-Ig).

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES.

    Our regret at the departure of Mr. Luxton is lessened by
the knowledge that he has succeeded in obtaining a post where he will be responsible for the French of the whole School. Our
congratulations and good wishes go with him.
The pleasures of the term-Athletic Sports, Swimming Sports, Cricket Matches-have been thoroughly enjoyed by the small folk of Ladywell. Our cricket team has yet to be beaten. Can this be wondered at, when we have a bowler (R. F. Slator) , who in one match took a wicket with each ball of his first over, and two more with the first two of his next? Eight in eight balls, five clean bowled-truly a remarkable performance! Congratulations also to swimmers and runners who have done so well-their names appear elsewhere.
Of eight candidates for Junior Exhibitions, six reached the oral examination and three obtained an award--G. Curry, P. E. Coles, and H. W. Sneller. The School, led by the Head Master, showed its appreciation of their achievement on the morning after the news was received.
Sixty of our number will be leaving us at the end of the term, on promotion to the Senior School. We shall miss them, but shall not forget them. :\iay one and all "play the game" throughout school life and afterwards, as they have been taught to play it here!
LW.L.

A NARROW ESCAPE.

    On my homeward journey from school in a South Coast motor bus on Wednesday, the 13th of June, the bus had difficulty in climbing Whitficld Hill. The radiator was steaming fiercely when wc reached the top. On entering Whitfield, smoke was seen issuing from under the driyer's seat. I was sitting by his side, but quickly jumped out, and all the passengers were ordered to leave the bus.
Sand was thrown into the flames, but did not overcome them. A lorry came along with a fire extinguisher, which was of no use because the fire had too strong a hold. The Dover fire engine was sent for, but came too late. Soon the flames had reached the height of thirty feet, the hedges on both sides of the road being scorched. A telegraph pole was in flames, but soon went out. Fortunately the petrol tank did not explode. By this time cars were lined up behind and in front of the bus, being unable to pass. After a time another bus came along and took the passengers on their way. When the fire was out one tyre had burst and the fire had consumed all but the iron frame work.
A. D. MILLER (Cpper Trans.).

AN EVENING ASHORE AT PORT SAID.

    Port Said is at the northern end of the Suez Canal. Most ships stop there to coal, and the passengers are allowed ashore while this is being done, because the whole ship becomes covered with coal dust. _fy father and I went ashore with three friends at half-past three. We were allowed ashore till a quarter to mne.
\Vhen we got ashore we had tea, sitting outside a restaurant under an awning, and during tea men kept coming round and selling beads, curios and stamps, or doing conjuring tricks. I bought some stamps which were stuck on sheets. After tea we looked round the shops and everything was very dear.
There are all kinds of people in the Port-English, French, Spanish, Greeks, Italians, Turks, Arabs, Egyptians, Russians, Germans, Dutch, and so on. We hired a taxi and went round the Port. The biggest building in Port Said is the Continental Hotel. The European quarter is round the sea front and round the docks. The streets in the native quarter are narrow, dirty and smelly, and the houses are small and packed together. After we had our ride, and some dinner, we returned to the ship at eight o'clock.

R. WHITE (Form Ilx.).