No. 62. DECEMBER, 1929. VOL. XIX.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 29th March. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 6th March.
    We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School, Ramsgate), The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Harveian, The Erithian, and the Magazines of the County School for Girls, Dover, the County School for Girls, Gravesend and the County School for Girls, Chatham.
    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.

EDITORIAL.

    At the time of writing, amid a present turmoil of gale and
rain, with the recollection of Inspections and Terminal Examina-
tions in the not very distant past and the anticipation of Christ-
mas parties and other festivities in the near future, one is tempted
to trite comments on the even tenor of the way ‘ which we
pursue, undisturbed by turmoil without or anxiety within.
That a change is approaching is, however, made obvious
by the progress of the building operations which may be witnessed
by those whom sport curiosity, or a love of exercise takes to the
top level of the Astor Avenue site. The proportions of the
new building begin to be dimly discerned, and comparisons
with the elevation sketch now hanging in School are of an
interest which will increase as time goes on. The School’s
third and probably permanent home will be a worthy one I
To some who remember the weary waiting for the Frith Road
building, events seem to move now-a-days with a breathless
rapidity. May “Fiat Lux” be our motto on the heights as it
has been in the valley!

HEAD MASTER’S NOTES.

    Spring Term, ig3o.—The Spring Term will begin on Thursday,
9th January and end on Wednesday, 2nd April. Holders of
season tickets should see that their railway passes cover these
dates.
The Visit of H.M. Inspectors—Looking back upon the various
events of the term, perhaps the most important, officially, was
the visit of Mr. F. B. Stead (Chief Inspector) and Mr. G. T.
Ifankin (District Inspector), who spent the two days, 28th
and 29th November, with the Sixth Forms.
During the past five years the “ Sixth has grown in numbers
from 32 to 63 and the four Sixth Form Courses obviously have
provoked the interest of the Board of Education. Moreover,
the Upper School had already taxed our accommodation and
our general resources. We were, therefore, glad to have the
Sixth Forms examined under the double-lensed microscope.
Especially did the Staff appreciate the opportunity of con-
ference with the Inspectors before their departure. A personal
letter of thanks for hospitality and of recognition of the good
work being done will, it is hoped, be followed by a more formal
report.
Prize-Giving—The Prize-Giving Festival on 15th November
was of unusual interest and value in that our distinguished
guest was Lord Cornwallis, Chairman of the Kent. County
4ouncil. His address, humorous and inspiring, will long be
remembered by every member of the great audience. He is
most accustomed to speak in public to adults—how effectively
those who have heard him can testify. But we all know now,
that he has not lost the art of speaking most attractively to
boys. I must not fail to express our annual grateful thanks
to Mr. Willis, Mr. Watt and those responsible for “ Pistol’s
Humiliation ~‘ for their successful Part II. of the programme.
With most creditable enterprise the Senior Dramatic Club
presented the “ Poetasters of Ispahan ~‘ the principal r6les
were played with remarkable distinction, the intonation,
dresses and staging were most charming, and the production
as a whole is regarded as one of our best Prize-Giving perf or-
mances.
Our musical items maintained, and perhaps exceeded, the
high standard of excellence to which we have so long been
accustomed. The less ambitious, though no less pleasing,
Shakespearean episode, reflected great credit upon our Middle
School. The audience rightly accorded a generous reception
to each item and, with pride and gratitude, the School must
acknowledge the patience, perseverance and enthusiastic skill
of those who periodically provide such excellent fare.
Vocational Guidance.—The recent Circular of the Ministry
of Labour (C.E.5.) is emphasising the need for a system
of vocational guidance for pupils leaving our Secondary and
Grammar Schools. In this circular the Minister states that
it is most important for systematic provision to be made for
keeping Secondary School pupils and their parents fully in-
formed of the opportunities which lie open to them in the Public
Services, in Professions, Industry and Commerce, and for
making known to employers throughout the country the quali-
fications of the candidates for employment.
The question which the KEC. have now set themselves to
solve is how this is to be done. Different methods will be
suitable in different areas, but it seems obvious that this work
Lannot be divorced from the Head of the School. As the Head
Master is responsible for the curriculum it is not unreasonable
that he should guide the boys who are leaving into careers for
which they are most suited. He is in plose personal contact
with parents and may readily establish friendly relations with
local industries where Secondary School boys are normally
employed. That there is a great demand for our boys is plain
from the fact that, since June last, ~I of them have been success-
fully placed either locally or in London. The work entailed
has been arduous, but is well worth while. The School appears
to suffer but little in the great problem of unemployment. We
are, therefore, fully justified in emphasising the importance for boys to gain their School Certificate and spend one year at
least in the Sixth. Indeed, the necessity of facing, day in and.
day out, the question of future employment has influenced the
School curriculum and developed the sound and practical courses
of study in the Upper School. However the new service is
organised, the responsibility must rest with the Head of the
School who, for this and other purposes, needs adequate and
expert clerical assistance.
Motor Engineering—As there are not sufficient openings
in our neighbourhood for all the boys who wish to enter the
Motor Engineering Industry, two of the Sixth have recently
accepted appointments with Messrs. Thorneycrofts, where an
efficient staff of specialists takes charge of articled pupils.
Similar opportunities are now offered by Tilling Stevens of
Maidstone and the Leyland Motor Co., Ltd., of Lancashire.
The latter firm has established a residential hostel under the
charge of a Warden experienced in the handling of adolescent
boys. A very practical comprehensive training is offered in
these works and the living conditions in the well-equipped hostel
are of the best.
Architectural Training.—The Royal Institute of British Archi-
tects is offering Maintenance Scholarships of the annual value
of [Ioo to enable promising youths whose parents have not the
necessary means to attend an approved School of Architecture.
Such schools are to be found in London, Liverpool, Manchester,
Bristol, Birmingham and some ten other widely-distributed
towns. The articled pupilage system is to some extent being
replaced by carefully thought-out schemes of Architectural
education in such schools, and intending architects would do well
to consider this variation of training.
Civil Service Executive Class.—For the boys who have obtained
their Higher School Certificate and are not going to the Univer-
sities, the Open Competitions for various classes in the Executive
Department of the Civil Service are of the greatest interest.
Next April about fifty vacancies will be offered, and on the
results of these examinations appointments will be made in the
Estate Duty Office, in the Exchequer and Audit Department,
and in the Outdoor Staff of the Ministry of Health. The age
limits will be 18—19, and the subjects for the examination
(English, Arithmetic and General Knowledge being compulsory).~
suit the ex-Sixth Form boy.
As the salaries begin at [Too for all entrants ([160 with bonus),
and rise to ~500 for men, with further prospects of promotion for
those of suitable ability, the posts are attractive.
Boys’ Schools should remember that, at the last examination,,
half the entrants were women who secured one-third of the
vacancies.
    Indian Police Service—I have been notified that the examina-
tion for the Indian Police Service will be held on 24th June,
1930, and the last date of entry is i9th April. Candidates must
be between 19 and 21, and the possession of a School Certificate is
highly desirable.
Customs and Excise.—It will be remembered that the date
of the last competition for the Customs and Excise was 29th
March, and it is not at present expected that any further
examination will be held until near the end of 1930.
To all to whom the School is dear—present boys and Old
Boys, whether in Dover or far away—a Christmas Greeting and
my best wishes for a Happy New Year.
F.W.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION.

    The Headmaster’s and Mrs. Whitehouse’s “At Home,” and
the Annual General Meeting of Parents were held in the School,
Frith Road, on Wednesday, i6th October, when a large number
of Parents were present.
The retiring members of the Executive were re-elected, with
the exception of Mr. Slator, who has left the town on receiving
an appointment in London. Our good wishes go with him.
\Ve welcome to our Committee Mr. Pudney and Mr. Smith,.
from Deal. The duties of committee-man will not be strange
to Mr. Pudney, but Mr. Smith is new to us, and we hope he will
have a pleasant time during his term of office.
The Speech Day was a great success in every way, and I wish
to thank all who helped me to arrange the seating accommoda-
tion—a rather difficult task in view of the number who were
present.
Vie appreciate the reference made, in the Head Master’s
report, to the work of the Association. In passing we would
like to congratulate the recipients of the prizes.
May we again draw the attention of Parents to the Associa-
tion? The work carried on is in every way for the benefit of
the boys, and has for its single aim the welfare of the School.
Of course, its continued success depends upon the support of
the Parents. May I take your name as a member if you have
not joined?
The Executive Committee extend to all Parents and Staff,.
greetings and best wishes for the New Year, which promises to
be an eventful one for the School.
May I take this opportunity to thank all for the help I have
received, and the confidence placed in me by electing me as.
your Secretary for another year?
Please look up your list of “Social Events.”
F.J.L.

O.B.A. NOTES.

    The Annual Dinner was held at the School on Saturclav. 16th November last, and proved to be a very successful evell t. As far as numbers went we were rather more successful th:m last year, but there is still plenty of scope for improvement in this respect. It will be appreciated if members will kindly attend the Annual General Meeting at the close of our financial year and let us have their suggestions as to what can be done to make the Annual Dinner the most important function of each year's programme.
The membership of the Association last year created a record, and it is pleasing to note that the membership this year will even improve on last year's figure. There are still several of last year's members to renew their subscriptions, and it is hoped that they will each do their bit by continuing their connection with the Association. It would be of great assistance to the Committee if members will kindlv ad,-ise the Secretary of any change of address so as to en~ure the safe delivery of the School Magazine and Association Notices issued from time to time.
Annual Re-Ullioll.-V\'ill members and their friends kindly note that our Annual Re-Union is fixed for the 27th instarit at the Town Hall, and we hope they will continue their interest in this event by attending and giving us the support thtv have done in previous years.
"Ve congratulate the O]d Boys mentioned below on their marriages as recently announced:
A. E. Romney-to Miss Clark, of Dover.
Louis Cole-to jiiss D. Smith, of Loughborough.
H. H. Tomlin-to Miss K. Turner, of Dover.
H. Wigmore-to JIiss E. Madams, of Dover.
R. Barwick-to .!\Iiss Goodban, of Dover.
C. E. Baldwin-to Miss E. \V oodruff, of Dover.
Cyril C. Armstrong-to Miss V. A. Davies, of Hodclesdon. Congratulations also to John Hampden, M.A., on his z,ppointment as English Lecturer at Queen's College, London. This appointment will possibly give him greater opportunities for carrying on the dramatic work in which he has ah'ead~' ,lchieved considerable success. Hampden is Dramatic Editor for :\lessr5. :-Ie]son, and part author (in collaboration with Sheila KaveSmith) of two onc'-act plays.
C. H. Gormley is home on leave from Tanganyib..
Eric Pudney is still forwarding racy accounts of his adventures in the Be]gian Congo.
\Y. S. Lovely has come south again and is now ,,'urking in London.
J. .M. Saunders has been awarded a " Blue" for Soccer at Sandhurst.
F. G. RYELAND (Hall. Sec.).

Old Pharosians F.C.

    The formation of the 2nd XI. has met with great success. The honorary playing members have enabled the Club to field two good teams.
Up to 1st December, both teams have met with a fair amount of SUCCeSS.
The 1st XL's record is :-Played 10; Won 3; Drawn 2 ; Lost 4 ; and Abandoned I, due to bad weather.
The 2nd XL's record is :-Played 8; Won 3; Lost 5.
The 2nd XI. players are keen, and several have shown such good form as may soon put them into the 1st Team.
This XI. is quickly settling down under the able leadership "f F. Masters and his Vice-Captain and untiring Secretary,
R. R Sutton (Simon Langton School).
The 1st XI. is again captained by C. Lamidey. The acquisition of S. ]. i\owers has greatly strengthened the half-back line, and
J. jI. Davis is very useful as a forward.
Th'e 1st XI. has reached the semi-final of the Dover Hospital Cup, Division II.
Ii all Old Boys in the town gave their support to the Club at some of the matches during the season, the Committee would feel that, as an Old Boys' Club, it was gaining prestige. R. RUSSELL (Holl. Sec.).

Old Pharosians' Cricket Club.

    The past season was by no means a successful one, especially for the: 1St Team, whose lack of net practice accounted for the poor form shown by many of the batsmen. In all, the Club played 27 games and only won eight and drew four. For the second St'ason, D. C. Simmonds headed the batting, but with a much lower average. C. Lamidey was at the head of the bowling. A. Muttett topped the 2nd Team batting, closely followed by L. F. Bromley; both were consistent throughout the season. F. Taylor bowled very well throughout to head the buwling.
1st Team.
Results from 13th JulY, 1929.
July 13-01d Pharosians, 147 for 7 wkts. (C. Lamidey, 44); 1St Bn. Manchester Regt., 12of.
" 20-S.R. Institute (Ashford), 22of for 5 wkts; Old Pharosians, II9 (B. Hicks, 3of)'
" 2,--Folkestone Banks, 85 (c. Lamidey, of for q) ; Old Pharosians, 92 (D. Simmonds, 21).
Au;;, j-Old Pharosians, 129 (B. Hicks, 38) ; 2nd Bn. Queen's R. Regt., 130 for 6 wkts. (c. Lamidey, 4 wkts. for 30).
To-Old Pharosians, 113 0. Slater, 37); 1st Bn. Manchester Regt., 106 (J. Slater, 6 wkts. for of7)
" 17-01d Pharosians, IIO (D. Simmonds, 24); 2nd Bn. Queen's R. Rcgt., 116 for 2 wkts.
" 3I-S.R. Institute (Ashford), 211 for 3 wkts.; Old Pharosians, 89 (H. Lawes, 15).
Sept. 7-01d Pharosians, 110; Folkestone Century, 251 for 4 wkts.


2nd Team.

July 20-01d Pharosians, 71; Packet Yard, 76 (F. Taylor, 5 for 26; E. Farley, 3 for 9).
Aug. 3-01d Pharosians, 39 and 42 for 3 wkts.; 2nd Bn. Bedfs. and Herts. " A," 94 for 8 wkts.
" 1o-\Valmer" A," 79 (F. Taylor, 3 for 16; A. :\luttett, 3 jor 20) ; Old Pharosians, 70 (R. Pott, 22).
" 24-01d Pharosians, 156 (A. ;\Iuttett, 66); Continental Clerk" 60 (F. Taylor, 8 for 18).
Sept. 7-G.P.O., 104; Old Pharosians, 39.
'" 14-0Id Pharosians, 126 (A. .:\Iuttett, 30; H. Lawes, 27); :\finerva, 126 for 5 wkts. (H. Lawes, 3 for 21).

A. C. L. BROWNE (HOll. Sec.).

HOUSE NOTES.
Town House.

    My first duty is to wish Landrock, our late captain, every success in his future career; he took a part in every activity of the House, and he will be greatly missed. Congratulations to Buckland House on winning the House Shield and the" East" Cup.
Coming to this term's events. we have been very successful in the House Football Competition. Cp to the date or 'writing the 1st XI. has played and won three matches, thanks being due to steady play by Goodfellow, Keefe, Claw, and Tapley.
The 2nd XI. has played three and won two; Capelli. Tyrell, pri., Jeffery, and Jackson being consistent helpers. At the beginning of the term several boys gained Life-Saving Certificates: congratulations are due to these.
So play up, "Light Blues," and aim to see the Shield surrounded by Light Blue in 1930 !
W.E.J.

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Country House.

    First it is my duty to wish Stanway and Dilnot the best or luck at Cambridge, and .Mercer and Kennett every SUcr:es:, in their future careers.
The results of the Swimming Sports were )wt so good as expected. However, we hope that an members of the House will see that next year will show a distinct improvement in our swimming.
In the" East" Cup we' hope our lack of success at cricket will be compensated next term by a repetition of last year's football success. We have a fair number of promising footbaIlers in the lower part of the School, and hope that they will all do their utmost to obtain a place in the team.
So far, the 1st XI. football has not been very successful, the loss of Mercer and Kennett considerably weakening the team as a whole. The 2nd XI. has again proved its worth, having played extraordinarily well, special credit being due to Crush in the defence and Hogben in the attack.
We congratulate Buckland on winning the coveted House Shield, hoping at the same time that we shall be the holders next year once again. This can only be accomplished by every member of the House taking a keen interest and doing his best. R.F.S.

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Maxton House.

    Before discussing the present affairs of the House, I should 1ike to wish Taylor and Hopgood, on behalf of all the" Reds," most successful careers. Both were excellent House captains and keen sportsmen.
The only activity this term has been that of football. The 1st XI. is to be congratulated on its performances. The forward line combine in a way rarely seen in House matches. Profitt and Sharp are conspicuous. \Ve all welcome back Salmon; he is an asset to any team. The defence is beginning to kick" firo"t time," and not to fiddle with the ball. The 2nd XI., as is inevitable with such House numbers, is on the small side. The ball control and combination are as good as one can expect, but, with the exception of Oliver, shooting is weak.
So much for football. The spirit of the House is good, and with the present keenness and ability, the House Shield is not out of our reach.
Our small numbers make the House a team, which is a great .adyantage.
Congratulations to Buckland on winning the House Shield. K.W.D.

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Buckland House.

    For the first time In many years, the House Shield has a dark blue background. A comparatively low total of points was obtained at the Swimming Sports, but the cricket teams 'Played well to win the last fom matches, these successes placing Buckland on top by a margin of 5 points. Credit is due to am late captain, J. 11. Davis, whose form during the cricket season, and especially in these most important concluding matches, was. excellent.
To finish a most successful year, the Under 14 cricket team won the" East" Cup, with the greatest ease, due chiefly to Daly's bri11iant all-round form. '. The football teams have started this season in disastrous fashion, three points having been obtained in six matches. Unfortunately, injuries have prevented the fielding of the best possible teams. In the 1st XI. two faults appear to predominate -th~ inside forwards do not shoot often enough, and the halfbacks keep too far up the field. Boom and G. Coulter have been the most prominent players. The 2nd XL, despite its weight,. has not performed too well, though a general improvement was shown in the match against Maxton. The players should keep more to their respective positions. With the best available teams, both XL's should do better in the remaining matches. ~ext term only postponed House matches and" East" Cup' matches will be played. It is hoped that enthusiasm wi11 be shown among the Juniors to obtain a place in the" East" Cup' team. For last season's cricket team the XI. had to be picked from about fourteen players. Towards the end of the Spring term boys should start practising for the Athletic Sports, and so. endea\-our to improve on our lowly position last year.
M. C.

SCHOOL CRICKET.

    The 1929 season finished with the Old Boys' Match, played at --\stor Avenue on 24th July. The Old Boys fielded a weak team of which several members were evidently short of practice. The School bowlers quickly disposed of their opponents for the sma]] score of 46, Paterson taking 4 wickets for 17, and Dilnot 4 for 27. Garland batted soundly for a score of 13. Stanway with 38 and Davis 23 soon put the result of the match beyond doubt, and the School's total at the drawing of stumps was 157 for 6. Castle played well and scored 28 (not out).

SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

    The School has had a fairlv successful season, and on the whole the results are satisfacto~v.
The 1st XI. took some time to settle down, but this was to be expected in view of the fact that only three members remained from last season. Therefore a new team had to be built up ; but despite this, some excellent displays have been givennotably in the game at .\Iargate, where the School triumphed for the first time in manv nears.
There have been several changes in the attack, but now that a regular forward line has been found, more goals should be scored. The defence has worked hard, and Goodfellow in goal has been outstanding. The great fault in the team was the lack of combination; whereas the individual work was often good, the weak passing entirely spoilt it. This weakness. however, has to a large extent been eradicated, and a decided improvement has been shown in later games.
The 2nd XI. has experienced a wonderfully successful season, and up to date has won every game. This is mainly due to the work of the forwards, who have combined splendidly, the result being seen in some of the high scores they have registered. Prominent among the forwards is Ellis, who has been a consistent goal scorer. The defence has been somewhat unsteady under pressure, but has worked hard, notably Coulter and Tapley, who have defended well.
Playing more matches than in previous years, the Under 15 XI. has developed into quite a strong team. The defence was very sound, but did not at first support the forwards sufficiently. The attack, in which Castle played very well, was clever, but lacked marksmen and wasted opportunities.
A most disappointing feature has been the small attendances at School matches. In a School of over 400 boys, there should be more than half-a-dozen who are interested in the School teams. It is to be hoped that there wi11 be a decided improvement next term, and during the cricket season.
J. A. PATERSOX.

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SCHOOL MATCHES RESULTS.
1st XI.

(Jet. 2-_-\t l'Zalllsgate. Chatham House School 6; D.C.S. 2.
" g-At Astor Avenue. D.c.S. 2 ; D.Y.R.l\I.S. 4.
" 12-At ::\largate. lVIargate College 3; D.C.S. 4.
" Ig-At Astor Avenue. D.C.s. 3; Harvey Grammar School 3.
" 23-At Ashford. Ashford Grammar School 3; D.C.S. 1.
" 26-At Astor Avenue. D.C.S. 8; Simon Langton School 2.
" 30-At Astor Avenue. D.C.S. I ; Chatham House School I.
Nov. 6-.-\t Guston. D.Y.R.M.S. g; D.C.S. 1.
" g-At Astor Avenue. D.C.S. 2 ; Old Boys 4.
., 27-At Astor Avenue. D.C.S. 4; Ashford Grammar School 4.
Dec. II-.-\t Folkestone. Harvey Grammar School I; D.C.S. g.

2nd XI.
Oct. 2-At Ramsgate. Chatham House School 2; D.C.S. 5.
" g-At Guston. D.Y.R.M.S. 2; D.C.S. 7.
" Iz-At Astor Avenue. D.C.S. 8; :Margate College 3.
Under 15 XI.

Oct. g--At Astor Avenue. D.C.S. I ; D.Y.R2II.S.2.
" I2-At Margate. Margate College I ; D.C.S. 3.
" 28-At Astor Avenue. D.CS. 2 ; Ashford Grammar School z.
Koy. 6-At Guston. D.Y.RM.S. -t ; D.CS. 2.
" 27-At Ashford. Ashford Grammar School 2; D.C.S. I.

Under 14 XI.

Oct. I2-At Astor Avenue. D.CS. I ; '-\Iargate College 3.
" 26-At Astor ."-venue. D.CS. 8; Simon Langton School I.


HOUSE r.IATCHES.

1st XL's

Sept. 25-Buckland 2, Country 2; Maxton I, Town 3.
Oct. 5-Buckland 0, Town 2; Country I, 2IIa:don 2.
Nov. 20-Buckland I, Maxton 6; Country I, Town 4.
Dec. 4-Buckland 5, Country 2 ; 2IIaxton 0, Town o.


2nd XI.'s

Sept. 25-Buckland 2, Country 4; 2IIaxton I, Town 4.
Oct. 5-Buckland 0, Town 3; Country 2, 2IIaxton 2.
Nov. 20-Buckland 2, Maxton 0; Country 3, Tm\'n 2.
Dec:. -I-Country 2, Buckland 0; Town 5, Maxton I.

SWIMMING NOTES.

    The only swimming activity of note this term has been the examination for Life-Saving Awards, in which the following were successful:
Honorary Associate Badge and Certificate.-F. v. Godfrey.
.1'i.c'ard3 of Merit.-\\". J. C. Henson, F. \Y. G. Redman, J. J. :\1. Redman. Honorary Instmetor Certificates (I;/(t Teacher Certificates.-F. Constable, E. C Sharp.
Broli~c JIcdallions (lml ProficicmT Certificates.-C. F. Askie, E. G. Borthwick, A. D. Dewar, F. L. "'. Eade, D. C. Geddes, R C Jeffery, R H. S. l\Iaton, L. C. Pamplin, A. G. Stone, J. L. Waller, F. G. \\-est-Oram.
Broil~e Jlcdallioii.- J. J. 211. Redma:l.
Proficiency Certific:>te.-B. G. E. Harris.
These results show an increased interest in Life-Saving in spite of the usual falling-oft of attendance's at the Baths in the Autumn.
The Baths ban' now closed fur the \\"inter, and we must continue our acti\'itics next term.
L.S.B.

SPORTS ACCOUNT.

RECEIPTS. PAYMENTS.
11/7/29 Cash at Bank .. I 19 10 Teas to Teams .. II 12 8
Cash in hand 2 12 7 Harris 0 17 0.
23/7/29 Extra sales of Bus fares .. 0 13 o.
Fixture Cards 0 10 0 Tips to Groundsmen 0 15 0
11/10/29 By Subscrip- Hire of Baths and Danes i ~ 6
tions 3~ io o Postage and Cheques o 4 4
3/12/29 By Interest, Cash at Bank .. 17 10 9.
1916—1929 3 i ii Cashinhand 9 i8 i
L4~ 14 4 L42 ‘44


A udited and found correct,
W. H. DARBY. W. WILTON BAXTER,
3rd December, 1929. Hon. Trees.
Outstanding Accounts—L35 approx.

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

    The Annual Camp was held at Seasalter, from 25th July to
9th August, and, as had been conftdently expected, was very
successful.
A record was established in the number of Cadets in
attendance speaking of records, note should be taken of the
universal assertion, that the rainfall at Seasalter during the
fprtnight equalled the average of Cherra Punji Despite the
rather depressing climatic conditions, the spirits of the whole
Camp remained at high water mark; indeed, certain youths
welcomed the enforced imprisonment under canvas as an opport.-
tunity for giving vent to their pent up exuberance I
The two very important inspections—the Annual Inspection
by Col. A. H. XV. Grubb, C.M.G., D.S.O., and that for the Lucas
Tooth Competition—passed off very smoothly: the first inspec-
tion resulted in a very satisfactory report, and a grant of Lb.
from the Kent Territorial Army Association for the Uniform
Fund; as a consequence of the second ordeal we learn that we
have again succeeded in winning the Lucas Tooth Shield for
Kent. The results from the other counties are anxiously
awaited, as they will determine our position in the competition
for the all-England shield.
During the term it has been possible to hold only one Field
Day. Once again the operations took the form of a rearguard
action. Owing to the inclement weather a Field Day, which
was to have been held on 3oth November, gave place to a very
successful (and muddy I) cross-country run.
    An important feature of the term’s activities has been the
re-organisation of the Company. Hitherto it adopted the
typical formation of the Unit to which we are affiliated; that is,
four sections per Company. It has now been decided to divide
the Company into four platoons, each of four sections. It is
thought that this Infantry formation will give junior N.C.O. ‘s
more responsibility and a better preparation for Certificate “ A.”
We congratulate the following on their success in the prac-
tical portion of this examination :—Drum-Maj or Peyton,
Serjeants Blackford, Byrne, Bird, Johnson, Hopkins, Cpl.
Newman and Cadet Simmons. It is to be hoped that they
will be equally successful in the theoretical papers.
The following are also to be congratulated on their recent
promotion
To C.Q.M.S.—Sjt. Donald.
To Serjeant—Corporals Rowe, Johnson, Bird, Hopkins.
To Corporal—Lance-Corporals Gibbs, Brown, Binks, Hood,
Salmon, Newman.
To Lance-Corporal—Cadets Smithen, Terry, Craig, Newman
(W. J.), White. H.G.H.

1st CADET COY. C.P. (F.) R.E.
BALANCE SHEET, AUTUMN TERM, 1929.

RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
~s.d. Ls.d.
Balance brought forward II 3 7 Uniform .. .. 4 ii a
Balance from Camp .. 2 2 7~ Books (Cert. “A “) .. 0 19 0
Grant from K.T.A.A. .. io o a C.Q.M.S. Account .. I 0 3
Paymaster, Eastern Postage, etc. .. .. o 4 9
Command .. .. 3 19 5 Balance in hand .. 20 10
~27 5 7i~ L27 5 7i
Audited and found correct, W. E. PEARCE,
W. WILTON BAXTER. Capt. R.E. (C.).
• 4th December, 1929.

LIBRARY NOTES.

    As the appended list shows, we can still record progress in
building up our stock. The Reference Section now comprises
over 700 volumes, and the General Library contains about ~oo
books. To redress the balance it is evident that more works
of healthy fiction are still required. Our expenditure being
limited, any gifts of suitable books in good condition will be
much appreciated. Already I have had the pleasure ot acknow-
ledging parcels of this character. By using every means of new supply, I should like to be able to withdraw all untidy
books that are beyond repair and do certainly create an un-
favourable impression.
I wonder how many of us have thought of keeping these
lists fQr reference? I strongly advise every boy to do so.
W. UNCLES (School Librarian).

Additions—Autumn Term, 1929.
Donation Copies.

His Worship the Mayor of Dover—
Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia.”
Councillor Mrs. Boyton—
European History “ (Vols. I. to VI.).
“With the Flag to Pretoria “ (2 Vols.).
Major J. H. Mowli—
“The Mind in the Making” (Robinson).
English Literature and Society in the 58th Century “ (Stephen).
Mr. Pearce and Mr. Constable—
Practical Chemistry~’ (Findlay).
“Phase Rule and Applications” (Findlay).
“Analytischen Chemie “ (i.) and (ii) (Tread welt).
Systematic Organic Chemistry” (Caven and Lander).
“Introduction to Study of Organic Chemistry” (Wade).

Practical Organic Chemistry’~ (Colie n).

Atoms (Pc rrin).
Text Book of Physics” (Watson).

Isotopes “ (Aston).
German-English Dictionary for Chemists.”

A. E. j. Voizey—” Homer’s Odyssey” (trans. Butcher and Lang).
L. Wilkinson—” Cambridge Modern History” (Vol. VII.).
G. S. Standring—” Cambridge Modern History” (Vol. XII.).
G. H. Roberts—
Plays of John Galsxvorthy.”
“Romantic Revolt” (Vaughan).
J. W. Busscy—” The Universe Around Us” (Jeans).
N. A. Landrock—
Trade of the Indian Ocean “ (.‘lnstey).
“Short History of ~Iedicine” (Singer).

Short History of British Colonial Policy “ (Egerton).

B. Landrock—” Space, Time and Gravitation” (Eddington).
H. A. Stanway—
“Theory of Sound” (Rayleigh).
“Photography as a Scientific Implement “ (various Contributots)
J. M. Saunders—” Amurath to Amurath” (Bell).
F. G. Ryeland—
“The Importance of Holland.”
“Finland To-day.”

Copies Purchased by the SchooL

" British History in the XIXth Century" (Trevelyan).
" Short History of Our Own Times" (JIacarthy).
" Holy Roman Empire" (Bryce).
" A.nnals of Dover" (Ba1!ington-J ones)..
" Origin and Growth of the English Colonies" (Egerton).
" Capt. Cook" (Besant).
" Wolfe" (Bradley).
" :Nelson" (Laughton).
" AutobIography of Edward Gibbon."
.. Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini."
" Life of Mahomet" (Irving).
" Growth of :l\'Iusic " (Colles).
" Egyptian Collections in the British :\Iuseum."
" Companion to Latin Studies" (Sandys).
" HIstory of Greece" (Bury).
""Yorks of Horace" (Vol. 1.).
" Roman Ideas of the Deity" (Faze/a).
" Everybody's Pepys."
" Manual of English Prosody" (Saintsb1U:V).
""Vorks of Shakespeare" (3 Vols.).
" Poetical "Vorks of Milton."
.. Dictionary of Modern English Use."
" St. Joan" (G. B. Shaw).
" Landor" (Colllin).
" ObIter Dicta" (Birrell).
" Intermediate Commercial Geography" (\'ols. 1. and II.) (Sta;nP).
"' Physical Geography" (Lake).
" Bruce's Travels in Abyssinia."
"Denmark,1925."
" Language Teaching" (Creagh Kitson).
" The Phase Rule and Applications" (Findlay).
" Elementary Practical Chemistry (Sherwood-Taylor).
" Practical ChemIstry for Senior Forms" (PieNes) ,
" Essays in HIstorical Chemistry."
" Organic Chemistry" (Bernthsen).
" Everyda\' Chemistry" (PMtington).
.. Composition of \Yater " (Partington).
" Practical Geometry and Graphics" (Lo,(,8).
" Colour .. (.Hartin and Gamble).
" Joule and the Study of Energy" (Wood).
" Electricity in the Service of :VIan " (Starlil!g).
" Science for .-\11."
" Xew \"orlds for Old" (LumlOn).
" Two Thousand Years of Science" (Harvey GibsDI/).
" Individual in thc A.aimal Kingdom" (Huxley).
" Circulation oj the Blooe! " (Singer).
" Nature of the Air" (Taylor).
" Earthworms" (Beddard).
" \Vanderings of Animals" (Gadow).
" Bees and Wasps" (Latter).
.. House Flies" (Hewitt).
" The \Yealth of Nations " (.~dam Smith).
" EconomIcs of Industry" (11IarslwU).
" Economic "VorId " (Burl/s).
.. French Commercial Terms and Phrases."
.. Introduction to Science" (Thomson).
" Commercial Geography" (Ne,cbigin).
" Banking" (Leaf).
., Elements of Political Economy" (Chapman).



BOOKS ADDED TO GENERAL LIBRARY.

Presentations.

Given by E. Rowe
" Boxall Sc11O01."
" Diamond Rock"
.. In a Land."
" Still William."
""Villiam-the Conqueror."
"The Twin Castaways."
" Left on the Prairie."
" Hendricks the Hunter."


Copies Purchased by the School.

" Sclectedl\lodern English Essays."
".-\dam Bede!! (2) (Eliot).
" .-\lton Locke!! (G. ]iil/goley).
" Ravenshoe " (H. ]{illgsle.v).
.. Springhavcn !! (Blackmore).
.. .:\Iemorials of Canterbury!! (Dean Stanley).
.. Aylwin!! (IV ails-Dunton).
.. Robbery Under Arms!! (Boldrcwood).
.. Juno and the Paycock " (O'Casey).
" Ingoldsby Legcnds !! (Barham).
.. Rob Roy!! and" Legend of ::\Iontrose !! (Scoll).
"2\Iany Cargoes" (Jacobs).
. Island Tales!! (London).
", Book of Long Trail" (Self'uolt).

E. W. J. :MOSELIKG (Library Prefect).

DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

    The work of the Society has naturally been taken up thi~. term with" The Poetasters of Ispahan, " although a few energetic members have found time to read through some one-act plays, including Galsworthy's " Little Man," Milne's" The Boy Comes Home," and Lord Dunsany's "Night at an Inn."
\Ve may well congratulate ourselves and the producer on the performance of "The Poetasters." It would be out of place to criticize our own work, but we have every reason to be satisfied with the opinions we have heard expressed.
It was a donbtful experiment to put a verse play before a critical audience. Previously, verse plays have spelt loss in every line to a theatre, because of the persistence of the old school of recitation.
This term the Society embarked on the new techniqne of dramatic verse-speaking. Those concerned will remember with varied emotions the untiring patience of onr producer in ridding ns of our tendency to conventional recitation. One or two members have been fortunate in being previously introduced to this new techniqne by an old member of the Society, H. B. Garland, who has done a good deal, and with great success, to present in Dover amateur productions of a totally different character from those usually given.
This term, too, has seen the beginning of our new system of dressing our plays, whereby the costumes (made with the help of kind friends) become our own property. Additions to this have been, and \vill be, gratefully received. ,
Next term work will commence in preparation for the School Bazaar. Members of Forms IV., V., and VI. will be heartily welcomed (even though they have had no previous dramati'c experience), if only to help to rid them of that most unpleasant feeling-5eH-consciousness, which is so evident in these days of inspections and intervi£tws.
E.H.M.

"PHAROS" MECCANO CLUB.

    The Club has made very good progress during this term, and is now firmly established as one of the School's" outside activities." Meetings have been held nearly every Tnesdav evening, in the Physics Laboratory, from'6 p.m. to 8 p.m. . That the Club is arousing great interest in the School, is evident from the fact that membership has steadily increased throughout the term, and now stands at fifty.
In October, the Club was affiliated to the Meccano Guild, and was thereby placed on an official basis. \Ve benefit in many ways as a result of this, not the least of which is the loan of leC'tures and super-lVleccano Demonstration Models. l\Iention will be made in the ilIecca1l0 llIagaz£ne from time to time, of the Club's progress.
This term's programme has been entirely successful, espe-. ciallv with regard to the lantern lecture and the visits to local works-Chitty's Flour :Mills, etc.
The Club Committee will shortly meet to draft out a progranum: of events for next term, and to consider the formation of a Club Library.
Club funds are quite satisfactory, and a statement of accounts is giv'~n below :--;
BALANCE SHEET to Nov. 26th, 1929
RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.


By Subscriptions for Term a 5 8 To Meccano Magazines o I 0
Weekly Subscriptions o 9 8 ,, Writing Paper .. o 6 6
Competition Prizes o 9 0
Postage 0 3 I
Secretary’s Expenses o i 3
CashBook o i 6
Balance in hand .. i 13 0
Total ./s ‘5 4 Total .. .Q 15 4
Audited and found correct, A. T. BIRD, Hon. Treasurer.
W. E. PEARCE. S. E. TEA5DALE, Hon. Sec.

28/11/29.

VALETE.

C. A. MERCER—Senior Prefect; School Hockey; Country
House, 1st XI. Football, 2nd XI. Cricket; C.Q.M.S.,
Cadet Corps; Cert. “A,” 1928; proceeding to Standard
Electric Co.
L. F. HorGoon.—School Prefect; School Football; 2nd XI.
CTicket; Captain, Maxton House; Clerk to Metropolitan
Asylums Board.
A. J. KENNETr.—Librarian Prefect; taking up Librarianship.
in South Kensington Museum.
B. D. CARPENmit.—School Football (Colours); School Cricket
(1928—29, Colours) ; Clerk to the Prudential Assurance Co..
(Dover Branch).
F. S. KENNErr.—School 2nd XI. Cricket; House Football and
Cricket ; Clerk at Tilmanstone Colliery.
C. A. M. FARR.—School 2nd XI. Football and Cricket; School
Cadet Corps ; Accountancy Dept. of Messrs. .Turnpenny
Eros.
V. W. BuLLEN.—School Football (1928—29); Hockey; znd XI.
Cricket; Train Prefect; taking up Engineering.
G. S. S’rANDRING.—Lce.-Cpl., Cadet Corps; Clerk to Atlas
Insurance Company.
j. S. D~rc~y.—House 2nd XI. Cricket; School Dramatic Society;
Lloyd’s Bank, Croydon.
W. A. Cx~xsG.—House XI. Football; Lce.-Cpl., Cadet Corps;
articled to Messrs. Fry and Miller, Architects and Surveyors.
R. FEA.—Canadian Bank of Commerce.
F. J. MAHER.—HOUSe 2nd XI. Cricket; Dover Express Office.
A. L. YouDEN.—House 2nd XI. Cricket and Football; articled
to Auctioneer and Surveyor at Hastings.
S. G. EDGEcocI~.—House XI. Football; 2nd XI. Cricket;
Parents removed to Guildford.
II. G. PAGE.—Parents removed to Hastings.
H. I. RoBINSoN.—Transferred to Harvey Grammar School,
Folkestone.
C. A. AND R. W. TRowT.—Parents removed to Gibraltar.

SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

K. W. Donald—Board of Education State Scholarship.
B. W. Taylor—K.E.C. Training Exhibition; Goldsmith’s College.
Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board Higher Certificates.—E. H.
Baker, M. Castle, J. M. Davis, *5• Dilnot, *tK. W. Donald,
L. F. Hopgood, A. J. Kennett, R. A. Newing.
* Distinction in Chemistry. I Distinction in Physics.

London Inter-Science.—S. Dilnot, K. W. Donald, R. A. Newing.
‘Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board School Certificates.~*G. A. E.
Beavan, *L. C. Bingham, *H. C. Blackford, *J. Bussey,
F. P. Callanan, *5~ T. Claw, *J. 5. Darby, *G. S. Foad,
I. L. Kalfuss, *W. F. Kemp, *R. P. Kenton, *E. J. Meruhant,
*C. J. S. Mumford, F. D. Neech, H. C. Newman, *J. H.
Pittock, *A. W. Salmon, G. \V. Sharp, *D. E. Sharpe, *R. G.
Simmons, J. K. Thompson, C. F. Wake, *V. F. West, *\\T•
M. E. White.
* Qualified for London Matriculation.

‘Oxford School Certificates.—R. W. Austin, j. C. Cornhill, W. A.
Craig, J. E. Elks, H. Evans, L. C. Flisher, R. A. G. Harrisson,
E. D. Hoskins, W. E. Johnson, T. A. Keefe, N. A. Landrock,
0. T. V. Pitt, R. A. Playford, R. E. Rowe, A. V. Whorwell,
A. L. Youden.
Old Boys—
S. T. Newing—London B.Sc., 1st Class Hons., Mathematics
(completing a Double First).
L. J. Goodburn—London B.A., 2nd Class Hons., English.

MERIT LIST.

Form IVA.—Bailey (2), Milne, A. Bussey, L. Moseling.
IVB.—Winter (2), Dewar.
IIIA.—I. P. Watt (2), J. A. Callanan, F. A. Cockfield.
IIA.—Le Prevost (2), Stanley, Gale, Doolin, Curry,
Bushell.
IIx.—Jackson.
IA. (i)—Blaxland (2), Monckton, Sharp, Cadman, Gregory.
IA. (ii)—Seymour (2).
Upper Trans.—Delahaye (2), Skinner (2), Hopper (2),
Baker (2), Fenn (2), Jacobs (2), Woodard, Pearce.
Lower Trans—Paddock (2), Dunn (2), Weir, R. E. Allen.
Prep.—Harman.


Supplementary List (July).
fade, Chadwick, J. Coulter, Bell, Sherred, Norris, A. Bussey,
Milne, Bailey, Abbott, L. Moseling, Cooke, Unstead, I. Watt,
J. A. Callanan, Bowles, Williams, Le Prevost, Stanley,
Gale, J. H. White, S. Borthwick, R. E. Allen, Paddock,
Hayden, F. M. Dunn, Gibbons, Doolin, Ewell, Richards,
Dewar, Winter, Oliver, R. G. Borthwick, Blaxland,
Monckton, Sharpe, Bassett, Goodhun, Pearson, Falconer,
W. F. Dunn, Delahayc, Skinner, Hopper, Woodard, Flood,
Collins, Bushel].

THE PRIZE-GIVING.

    I have never enjoyed a Prize-Giving before, always previously having been cumbered with much serving. November 15th provided an evening of enjoyment for me, and for the great audience which crowded the Town Hall.
    Canon Elnor, our Chairman, welcomed the vast crowd of parents and well-wishers, and referred to Lord Cornwallis in a wealth of simile. He called him the “personification of the K.E.C.” and the “Father of the Family,” and likened him to Peter Pan, since his kindly nature, which delighted in doing
good, prevented him from growing old.
    The Headmaster’s Report was, as usual, a breathless specimen of compressed facts and whimsical humour. He presented—almost as though it were a commonplace—the remarkable list of examination successes. He summarised the work of the School Societies, and his note of regret as touching our lack of Charity will surely make some strive “to give and not to count the cost.” He reviewed the Sports activities, and caused some boys to live again that moment of triumph, “hardly believable forty years on.” He had a special word of praise for the Cadets which all will wish to second, and it was not the Cadets only who agreed when he suggested the adjective "beloved" before the Captain's name. He regretted our losses, welcomed our newcomers, and ended with an affectionate tribute to all who had helped to make the year so successful.
    The awards were then distributed, the Examination Certificates rightly taking the place of priority. It was interesting to note the reception accorded to certain prize winners as they stepped forward. Boys are quick to perceive merit and generous to acclaim it, and the cheers (I am so glad we do cheer now) must have been very dear to the hearts of those boys—and their parents.
    The Mayor proposed the vote of thanks to Lord Cornwallis, which was seconded by Alderman Sellens, who referred to the to the long line of celebrated visitors who had honoured us at previous prize-givings.
    When Lord Cornwallis rose to speak the School stood in homage to that splendid man—the boys of Kent honouring a very great man of Kent. There was something inspiring in the mere appearance of our visitor, for he looked the very incarnation of upright, genial benevolence. What he said was simple enough to be understood by the youngest junior, and wise enough to give an impetus to the oldest senior. He expressed amused surprise at being thanked as a Public Administrator, and proceeded to record a few "When I was a boy at school" tales, which set the audience rocking with merriment. Changing to a more serious note, he took as his text, "Use every moment"—a phrase not unfamiliar to the heroes in the Examination forms. The Future lies with the boys of to-day, and he begged them to, face it with high ideals that they might show the world what Kent could do. He urged the School to put King and Country first always—but Kent a very close second. He begged the boys, at school and after, to offer themselves for the service of others; so, and so only, would they prove themselves worth their education. He had a special word for the Old Boys, saying that the Senior Prefect of to-day may be the Junior Clerk of to-morrow, and that many an Old Boy is helped by the realisation that the School is remembering him and expecting great things of him. Voicing the great body whose Chairman he is, he told us the K.E.C. was very proud of the Dover County School, and such praise, from so sincere and distinguished a speaker, was no mere form of words.
    The rousing cheers which followed the speech were ample proof of the appreciation of Lord Cornwallis' visit and address.
    A Concert programme was then given, each item of which reached a very high standard.
    The Middle School presented two scenes from Henry V., and the speaking and acting, particularly the swaggering strut of Pistol, were extremely good; while the fluency of the French would have delighted the heart of the Oral French examiner. The praises of the Choir have been sung so often that my appreciation seems superfluous. I am no musical critic and merely record what pleasure the selections gave me. It seemed to me that the balance was particularly good, and I heard some beautiful tenor work. "The Challenge of Thor" was a fine choice and finely rendered.
    Of the shorter selections, it may be said it is sometimes dangerous to attempt well-known songs, but I doubt if Pinsuti himself ever heard "Good-night, Beloved" better sung, and I am certain Shakespeare would have revelled in that singing of "Sigh no more, Ladies."
    As to the Senior play, it was certainly one of the best pieces of concert work the School has produced. It was a good story, simple and entire, acted with zest and humour and spokeen with a full measure of appreciation and with excellent enunciation. If Nejrihal rolled on "a sea of rhyme," it would be equally true to say the audience rolled on a sea of laughter. We congratulate all who took part—on the stage and off—and it would be invidious to discuss the merits of the actors, since all were so remarkably good. It is interesting to watch the growth of dramatic power in boys who made their first appearance in Junior plays years ago: Thompson as Sammy, in 1922; Sparham as Queen Margaret in 1923; Blackford as Lady Harcourt, and Martin in "William Tell" in 1924; and Eade as Ernest Triard, in 1925. Junior boys please take note.
    "Forty Years On" rang out with new vigour and old memories, and we turned with a feeling of pride and gratitude this "Kentish page" in the annals of our history.

PRIZE LIST.

\parents' ~ssoc!atio1\ pri3es.

Junior Good Fellowship Prize.
P. E. Coles

Merit Card Prizes.
G. L. J. Bailey (Senior School) N. N. Blaxland (Junior School)

Geography Prizes.
L. C. Sparham G. S. Standring

Art Prize. Science Prize.
E. E. Dellbridge S. Dilnot

Special Endeavour Prizes.
T. A. Keefe (Senior School) D. A. Wilde (Junior School)

Special -g)ri3cB.
Mayor's Good Fellowship Prize.
S. Dilnot

H"eadmaster's Prize for Distinction in Science.
1(. W. Donald

Chairman's School Certificate Prize. The Thomas Memorial? ri n
H. C. Blackford R. A. Newing

The Clatworthy Prizes.
Senior: J. A. J. Binks Junior: F. L. \V. Eade

The Tunnell History Prizes.
Senior: A. J. Kennett Junioy: G. E. Fox

Old Boys' Cadet Prize.
C.Q.M.S. C. A. Mercer

Staff Prizes.
SeniJr School: B. \V. Taylor J'lnior Schoo!: G. Curry

jform IPri3c5.
Senior School
FoYilz VI. .~;.ts .. L F. Hopgood E. W. J. Moseling
" VI. Science.. l\L Castle E. H. B. Martin
H. G. Hopkins A. T. Bird
Local (is.) K. A. L~. riarrsssuli
JVcs. .. .. F.L.W.Eade H. C. Sharp
IVb. (i) •. .. XV. 3. Chadwick 3. F. Coulter
I Vb. (ii) •. .. L. T. Patterson
lila... .. H. W. Mime L. H. R. Abbott
Ilib. (i) .. E. R. S. Winter A. D. Dewar
Ilib (ii) .. H. J. Burt
ha. .. .. F. A. Cocklield I. P. Watt
lib. .. .. 3. 5. Newport

Junior School—
Form Ia. (i) •. .. 3. Le Prevost L. R. Stanley
Ia. (ii) .. .. J. H. White
Upper Transition N. N. Blaxland
Lower Transition T. G. Skinner
Preparatory .. C. Paddock


1I~ce~entattOll ~ropbies.
Tunnell Memorial Sports Cup.
H. A. Stanway.
Cadet Corps Section Cup. The Ryeland Shooting Cup.
Section i—Sjt. K. W. Donald. Section s—Sjt. K. W. Donald.
“Victor Ludorum” Trophy. “Robert Reeder” Trophy.
(Presented by Old Boys’ Association) (Presented by Capt. Reeder, R.E.,” In Memorlam “1
H. P. Pevton. H. A. Bennett.

The Gambrill Challenge Cup for the Hal! Mile.
(Inaugaral Presentation).
H. P. Peyton.

The Quinlan Memorial House Championship Swimming Cup.
(Inaugural Presentation).
The “Town” House.
(House Master: Mr. 3. Slater. House Captain: N. A. Landrock)..

The Quinlan Memorial Silver Medal.
L. W. Goodfellow.
The Quinlan Memorial Bronze Medal.
E. H. Delibridge.
House Challenge Shield.
The “Buckland” House.
(House Master—Mr. W. H. Darby.~ •House Captain—J. M. Davis)..

Swimming Championship Cup.
L. XV. Goodfellow.

NOTES FROM LADYWELL.

    It was with considerable misgivings that we opened school
at the transformed Technical Institute this term. The re-
arrangement of rooms, the new furniture, the strange objects.
which adorn some of the walls, the gaping wounds left on others,
the many new occupants, all tended to engender feelings akin
to those experienced by the new master taking up duty for the
first time. Happily, the alterations have proved less incon-
venient than was anticipated—in fact, it would be fair to say
that on balance the School has gained. Perpetual motion there
may be, but there is no overcrowding, nor other obstacle to the
proper fulfilment of the School’s functions.
At assembly we hear mingling with the piping treble of small
boys the deep tones of voices which, it seems but ,yesterday
came from very near the front row, but which now issue from
the back of the hail, their owners being proud members of the
Sixth. To some of us a none too pleasant reminder
The weather has seriously interfered with our activities on
the playing field, but we won our two matches against Harvey
and the Duke of York’s School, and are looking forward to the
return gaines before end of term. We are grateful to the
“Head” for providing us with a set of shirts for our team.
Proud were the players privileged to wear them for the first
time a fortnight ago.
The presence among us of an officer of our Cadet Corps has
added to the already keen interest of would-be members of the
Training Section; while a notice headed “Meccano Club”
invariably causes an obstruction on the first floor landing. For
the rest, “ Business as Usual “ has been our watchword.
L.W.L.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

    This term’s collections for School Charities amounted to £16
•.by the end of November, including £6 9S. 7d. for the sale of
~poppies on Remembrance Day.


The total of the fund for 1928—9 was £42 9s. 6d., x’,-hich was
distributed as follows :—Dover Hospital (D.C.S. Cot), £25;
Deal Hospital, ~5; Earl Haig’s Fund, £6 5s. 9d. ; Aylesham
Miners’ Relief Fund, ~ 3s. ; Railway Benevolent Fund. £‘ is.
Mayor’s Cripple Fund, ~jf rs.—leaving a balance of i8s. 9d. to
•carry forward.


We learn that Lord Harris has kindly offered a prize to be
awarded to the best bowler in each of the Maintained and Aided
Secondary Schools for Boys in Kent. The prizes will take the
form of copies of Lord Harris’s book, “A Few Short Runs,” and
will be awarded for the first time on the results of the play during
the 1930 cricket season.


Some of the Sixth Form boys were privileged to hear, on
22nd November, a lecture by Colonel Haddick on “Ireland.”
‘The slides shown and the lecturer’s vivid and racy account of
~the past history, present achievements and future possibilities
of Ireland, were exceedingly interesting, and our thanks are due
to the Headmistress of the Girls’ School for the opportunity of
• attending.


Another lecture of exceptional interest was given at School
• on 5th December, when the Senior boys listened to an account
• of Canterbury Cathedral given by Miss Babington, the Treasurer
• of the Friends of Canterbury Cathedral. The wonderful know-
ledge and obvious enthusiasm for her subject show-n by Miss
Babington, added to a very fascinating set of slides, made the
occasion one that will be long remembered by all who were
• present.


It was evident from the small shivering forms traversing the
corridors to the Art Room recently, that there has been a
IVledical Inspection this term ; it was also evident from the quaking of more mature forms that there has been a General Inspection.
by H.M.I.’s I


In spite of the help of a public calculation, the School seemeti
astonished at the interest on £~ invested in 1588.

As the date (21st May, s93o) of the Organ Fund Bazaar
approaches, it is observed that the greatest enthusiasm is being
shown by those who are determined to make the new venture a
success. Buy your purchase vouchers next term.

Warning! Any interesting anatomical specimen entering the
Physics Lab. does so at his own risk!

The Editors of the Engineers’ File are to be congratulated
on presenting two editions. (Is this a record for Form maga-
zines?) We hope that the apparent bankruptcy of this magazine
~will mean an increase in the number of articles submitted to-
the Pharos.

On the authority of a Junior School boy: “The Dead Letter
Office is the place where we can buy black-bordered notepaper
and envelopes.”

Suitable contributions by F. P. J. Callanan, E. J. Ewell, J..
Wilkinson, B. D. Carpenter, S. M. Southey and S. C., are
crowded out of this issue. Some of these will be printed next
term, if space permits.

YE CHRONICLE.

    Whanne thatte ye dayes offe Ooh werre endede ye knyghtes,.
squyeres, ande yeomenne returnedde once morre unto ye castelle..
Butte certayne offe ye lordes remayned therre noe longerre;.
Sirre Ellna, Sirre Osace ande Sirre Squacej dooe nowe abyde-
atte ye “Teck,” wheyre theye dooe roole ye underlynges. Butte
Sirre Bar-Robbinne thatte roolethe ye henchemenne offe sixe-
commerse abydethe wythe usse. Ande have notte ye under-
lynges offe Prep. ande Lo~rre Tranz taykenne uppe theyre
abode onne ye bottomme corridor? Yea ! theye have een kycked
Maj or oute offe hys roome. Wheyre doste thou kepe thye
spuddes no-we, Major? Also ye castelle isse infestedde wythe
a playgue, I mene ye frogges offe Sirre Racher, thatte hoppe
•oute offe ye labbe ande do croke onne ye toppe corridore.
Alacke, where arre gonne ye grete giantes Tonlid, Yawnast,
Savid ande La Tory. No morre doe theye parrayde ye bottomme
corridore ande roole ye underlynges. Wherre shalle be fownde
agayne suche staunche knyghtes?
Ande itte camme to passe that alle ye knyghtes, squyeres,
yeomenne, ande underlynges didde wyth one accorde hie themme
unto ye Toone Hall, therre to beholde wondrus pictures.
Beholde I didde notte ye mottorres go underre ye watterre,
ye animalles didde flee fromme ye approachynge menne ande
carres. Certayne darke skinnedde ladyes didde dresse theyre
hayre inne weirde ande wondrouse fashun; somme didde
stande onne ende, somme wasse donne inne manie crules, ande
somme wasse cutte close lyke ye Etonne Croppe, where atte
ye underlynges didde laugh ryghte merrilee. Ande methynks
somme offe ye negroes didde daunce inne a rynge.
Thenne didde ye puissante overelorde decree thatte alle ye
dwellerres atte ye castelle muste meete togedre at ye Toone
Halle forre to receeve theyre rewardes iffe so bee thatte theye
hadde anye. Onne thatte daye didde a nobil lorde gyve awaye
ye bokes and teile usse whatte he didde whenne he wasse a
ladde. He didde, inne hisse inyscheefe, stycke a pinne into
a footeballe so thatte itte didde gentlie subsyde. Ande also
didde he smoke lyke ye younge ladyes offe to-daie. After-
wardes he didde utterre wordes offe wysedomme, ande cen
recyted somme Lattyne verse atte whyche Sirre Nail did laughe
fulle merrilee. Thenne didde certayne varlettes acte, ande
one didde beate ye othere wythe a cudgelle, ande made himme
to ete a leeke. Soone didde somme synge “Goode Nyghte,”
and saye thatte theye were ye Godde Thorre ande didde trie
to ape hyse thunderre. Otheres did acte yette moore, and
fowre browne beinges didde mayke verse to wyn ye hand offe
a fayre mayden. Ande wone scowudrel didde alterre theyre
wylke and wryte suche poesie asse to winne hime ye ladye.
Nowe muste I telle offe ale ye knyghtes whoe daiie departe
fromme oure midste ande salie forthe into ye worlde. Dog
iPooh, kynge offe ye reddes, hathe gonne to wyrke at Tawfrod.
Ja Tentken, sometyme scrybe offe “Ye Chronicle,” hathe lefte
aisse as hathe also hyse naymesayke, Se Tentken, eke naymed
Ted, whoe playethe atte cypheres. Stringsand is no moore,
he, too, playethe atte cypheres inne Nolnod. Ande foore ye
-otherre mannyf old actes offe ye knyghtes, squyeres and yeo-
nienne, goe rede ye inne ye boke Pharos.
Boz LE SINGoM, YE SCRYBE.

CAMP ECHOES.

RU CD? — CM 0 A B C.

Looking for a needle in a haystack is simple after looking
br a signet-ring in a shingle beach.

With regard to the above affair, the Canteen Manager, whose
nationality is still in doubt, is said to have been seen on the
spot a minute or two before the search officially began.

One wondered who first said: “Itaintagunnerrainnomo!

Suggestions for next year’s War Office
(x) Larger holes for sword-scabbards.
(2) 200-yard measuring tapes for Serj.eants.
(3) Prohibition of midnight sword-drill for young
officers.
(4) A collapsible motoi-cycle shed.

Who was it asked how to change step at the halt?

On Inspection Day
“Too many cooks spoil the broth.”

Have you tried our Universal Cold Cure?

One Officer and at least one Serjeant always seemed to
expect something from the postman.

Where did Maj or learn his German?

They say that ukeleles and gramophones don’t harmonise.

For the sake of budding cricketers, tents should be made
considerably higher next year.

More than one bathing (? wading) competition was spoilt
by the second G.

Have the fishes at Seasalter learnt “ who are we? “ vet?’

Should the Canteen stock elastic?

Major asks what became of the birds’ nests searched for by
the younger members of the Corps during battle-drill operations
J.K.T., MEW

CAREERS.
(CONTRIBUTED BY OLD BoYs.)
IX.—Mining.

    The demand for Mining Engineers far exceeds the supply,.
and in a few years it will be even more so. It is reckoned that
only 200 qualified Mining Engineers will pass out of the 42
Educational Mining Institutions this year in America, and so
the young mining engineer of to-day has very bright prospects.
f or the future. The boy taking up mining as a career must be
very fit ; he must be able to look on the brighter side of life
and yet retain a discriminating judgment; he must have
adaptability, self-confidence and a personality, whereby he can
control the roughest and toughest of men.
Firstly, however, must come some years of study, either at.
a secondary or public school. Drawing and perspective sketch-
ing are necessary; they often form the language with which
the engineer explains his ideas and orders when he is unable
to speak the native tongue. When studying Mathematics,
special care should be given to Trigonometry and Geometry. A
command of French will carry the engineer through many
language difficulties, as most educated people have this accom-
plishment. It is necessary to know the elements of Chemistry, Physics and Electricity, and it is advisable to learn the art of
knotting, splicing and rope lashing, the building of derricks
and the physical properties of timber ; so really the educa-
tional foundation of a prospective mining engineer must be
deep and sound, so that as a preliminary qualification he should
be content with nothing less than the London Matriculation.
About a year before leaving school the boy should apply for
admission to the Royal School of Mines. The course ~cupies
four years, the fees are about £60 per annum, and cost of living
and personal expenditure between £100 and £150 per annum;
there are about sixty examinations to pass, among the subjects
being Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Trigonometry,
Calculus, Mechanics, Astro Physics, Graphics, Machine Drawing
and Design, Strength of Materials, Electricity, General and
Mining Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Mining Plant • and
Machinery, Power Generation and Transmission, Timber,
Mining Methods, Ore Dressing, Metallurgy, Assaying, Surveying,
Mine Valuation, Sampling, Structures and Tropical Hygiene.
As can be seen, the course is very comprehensive, and it is
necessary to pass in all subjects, but any steady student will
find no difficulty here. A student on obtaining his A.RS.M.
also automatically on certain conditions gains his BSc. Mining
without further examination.
On leaving the Royal School of Mines, the young engineer
has no difficulty in obtaining an appointment, generally as
assistant mining engineer or surveyor, with a salary between
£250 and £500, according to mine or local conditions. If survey-
- ing, he has an excellent opportunity of studying the working
of the mine. After one or two years of this work, he should
if possible take up an appointment as an assistant mining
engineer with a salary of about £400. Here he must think hard,
ask advice and generally go warily, as the status of his next
job depends on the results of his present work. Sometimes
-the work will demand much courage and long hours in carrying
out dangerous repair work, but he must always remember to
set an example of patience and courage to his men.
Now comes the time when he must gain pradtical experience,
as the wider his experience the greater chance he has of becoming
a mining engineer or chief mining engineer. Therefore it is not
advisable to stay with any one company more than three years.
By his own ability and energy only will he gain a post as Chief Mining Engineer with a salary varying from £700 to £2,000, according to the size of the property; this may lead on to. management or even directorship in a very short time.
    The foregoing may seem to be a long accoUnt of study and hard work, but the Mining Engineer has many opportunities in work and play which other Engineers have not. Firstly, take his work: from the very start it is a training in the fundamentals of many arts, rather than in anyone specialized technical group. The Mining Engineer is often called upon to do work which is outside the sphere of mining. In my practice, among other things, I have been in charge of the stabling and care of horses, the design and constnlction of two aerial ropeways and of houses, the making of roads, the laying of railway tracks, the deviation of a river from its natnral course, the organization of stores, the arrangement of transport, the installation of electrical sub-stations and power lines. As the engineer climbs the ladder of snccess, so does the field of operation increase; truly no other branch of engineering has such wide scope. Now comes the second aspect-play. Generally mines are outside the civilized zone of life, and there are no such things as theatres and cinemas, but on the other hand perhaps the mining engineer gets a better chance of recreation than his brother engineers. There is always a tennis court, and there may be a n,agh but interesting golf conrse, swimming and fishing may be indulged in the mine dam or the mountain streams. Kead~/ always horses are available, perhaps there is sledging and ski-ing. If the mine has a large staff there will be cricket and football teams, generally, too, there is sailing and perhaps shooting. The mining engineer may, at negligible expense, indulge in these to a great extent, and though his life is sometimes one of partial solitude, it is not without its compensations. Perhaps z, few words about the mining engineer's contract would not Ix- out of place. Usually mine companies supply their staff v;ith honse, light, fuel and furniture, so, but for personal equipment, no great outlay is required. Also travelling expenses and first-class fares to and from the mine are paid, and liberal leave from one to three months is given each year on full pay. Medical attention is free and generally all taxes are paid, income tax, bachelors' tax, etc.
    I congratulate any boy taking up mining as a career, for it can be truly said that mining is the foundation of civilization;
it is also a great satisfaction to know that one is doing work which will contribute much to the comfort and well-being of mankind.
F. J. RYELAND, A.R.S.M., M.I.M.E. (1916- 1920).

THE BOY SCOUTS' WORLD JAMBOREE.

    Never in all the world's history has there been snch a triumphant and astonishing gathering as that at Arrowe Park, a few miles out of Birkenhead. This was the home of Scuuts from 42 countries for two weeks.
The Jamboree camp was divided into eight sub-camps, each of which had its own camp Chief; whilst each of these sub-camps contained a number of foreign contingents and a few British. These contingents were divided by lanes and alleys about twelve yards wide, each having the name of a Scout Patrol-e.g., Rhino Alley, and Swift Lane. The alleys were not to be traversed by vehicular traffic.
Our own Dover Contingent of 25 boys left Dover Priory at 8.2 p.m. on Tuesday, and arrived at Birkenhead between 3 and -.j. the next morning. In the early hours most of us had" forty winks," but when dawn came the corridor was filled with scouts ~'age;- to watch the sun appear. Soon after this, boys were helping each other with coats and packs, for we were nearing Birkenhead. Bm fur a few knocks on the head with staves, nobody was any the worse for the trip.
The Opening Ceremony was performed by the Duke of Com:aught, on \Vednesc1ay, 31st July, and the fact that the Jan,boree had indeed really begun was announced by Sir Robert Baclc-ll-Powell, the Chief Scout, by blowing a blast on the famous kueel-horn. The Prince of \\' ales, who arrived at the Camp sh"rtly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, \vas met hy the Chief Scout at tLc. E\Jrough boundary, and came on to Arrowe Park. In the ewilLng he attended the theatre, while several thousands of SCOi.its were being drenched by the heavy downpours of rain at t\,(~i[' respective Sub-Camp Fires.
Tlw next day, Friday, a Great Rally was held on the rally grounu in honour of the Prince and King; the Prince and Sir Robert taking the salute when the Grand March-Past of all
-the countries came. On Sunday morning thousands of Scouts
flocked to the rally ground for the Massed Thanksgiving Service
by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
On arriving at Arrowe, one enters the Park through the
main gate and proceeds along a shaded drive to the Hall.
Entering Sub-Camp 8 from the Hall one noticed the tall entrance
to the Indian Scouts’ Camp, which was formed of two tall
woo(len columns with a huge flag joining them.
On walking round this Camp, a smiling brown face peeps
•out of a small tent and invites one inside. These Indians had
4ug little gardens in front o-f their tents, planting small Indian
shrubs in them. The Egyptians had hieroglyphics stamped
-on their tet~ts, whilst the Irish Scouts built a peculiar hut of
~peat and grass. The Danish Scouts erected a huge wigwam,
whilst the Czecho-Slovakians slept in tents with timber bases,
-contrasting greatly -with the enormous brown American mar-
-quees.
In the centre of the Camp, near the rally ground, under a
tarpaulined roof, a market was situated. This consisted of
24 shops, such as Boot’s, Barclay’s Bank, and Meccano Limited;
but the market did not lack a plentiful supply of films, sweets
and souvenirs.
On Tuesday, 6th August, our Sea-Scout members started
~out from St. Margaret’s Bay at 6 a.m., in a lorry, for Birkenhead.
The sky was over-cast, and when we were well upon our way
it started to rain. It rained intermittently all the day, and we
sat huddled up under a tarpaulin cover, more like rats than
human beings ; but our spirits were kept up by singing, and
one boy entertained us by playing inharmonious tunes on a
mouth-organ.
We eventually arrived at 11.30 p.m., several hours later
than we anticipated. The lorry having stopped in mud, ankle
deep, we were shown to a marquee tent, where we were to
sleep that night. Half the following day was taken up in fatigue
work, such as wading through shin-deep mud to the Arena to
pick tip litter.
On Thursday we marched to Birkenhead—f or exercise.
so we were told—and much to our discomfort we were grinned
• at by more fortunate scouts riding in buses. We crossed by
ferry to Liverpool docks, where we were sbown over the Cunard
liner Francoflia. When we returned to the sea of mud, which
was now gradually drying up, we had our first opportunity of
visiting foreign camps. Much pleasure was gained by watching
a Jamaican scout teaching another the art of lassooing. Most
of Friday was taken up in visiting Blackpool. On our return,
as we passed the French contingent, one of our boys was asked
to change his new hat for a French beret which had seen better
days>. The French scout became very indignant when his re-
quest was refused.
We heard of some very amusing incidents during our stay.
The Nigerian Scouts stuck sausages un candle-sticks and un-
successfully tried to light them, for they bad never seen sausages
before. Others tried to clean pots and pans with Shredded
Wheat. One contingent, mistaking Force “ for Lux,” tried
to wash their clothes with it. Two Danish scouts brought a
live pigeon to the New Zealand Camp, because they thought
that the Maori food house was a pigeon roost.
In spite of rain and mud, seven happy days were passed at
Arrowe Park, which we shall not easily forget.
THE JAMBOREE QUARTETTE.

WHEELS.

    Last Whitsun Bank Holiday I journeyed by bicycle, in
company with a friend, to Hythe. I shall never forget that ride.
As soon as we reached the Folkestone-Dover Road we realised
it—the smashing, roaring hum of wheels, the wild whirr of the
world awheel, everyone pleasure-seeking, enjoying to the full the
bright sunshine of Whitsttn.
Whether by the luxurious limousine of the millionaire, or the
humble cycle of the schoolboy, the world was awheel, journeying
somewhere for that brief respite from worl’i which a sunny
Whitsun affords.
- Folkestone Hill had to be encountered. How we reached the
~bottom I don’t know. I can dimly recollect the long lean shape
of a Cambrian ‘bus, followed by a crowded mass of motor cyclists,
whizzing round the bend, down the straight—and we were in
Folkestone.
There, again, the smashing roaring hum of wheels.
We swept past a bewildered policeman on point duty, and
were off again on the Sandgate Road. I think that part of our journey ,vas the worst. for here we found buses. char-a-bancs,. cars, motor bikes. all belching forth their roaring challenge to the world from blackened exhaust-pipes, horns hooting, bells clanging, and a medle~' of wild discordant noise as though of the Metropolis.
I think the saddest party of travellers on that windswept road was a lorry-load of pigs. Whitsun held no joys for them, they only saw each other tightly packed in under a net. Alas for those pigs! They are bacon now long ago, I expect. for such are the tragedies of life.
Subsequently \n:' reached our destination and returned home, our minds full of the sights we had seen; in mlr ears, now far distant al~d eYer gum'ing fainter, the hum of wheels.
J. Y. STAPLETON (Form IlIA.).

A MEMORY OF WINTER.

    During my walk one Sunday afternoon last winter, I entered Connaught Park and passed along by the panel. To my amazement and joy I sa,,' what I consider the most beautiful thing I ha\'e e\'tT seen.
The sun was shining brightly, and in the centre of the frozen pond the fountain, co\'Cred with ice and snow, like a beautiful ornament on the top of a Christmas cake, was sending forth long streams of beautiful colours and glittering like thousands of diamonds.
- ]. BaRRETT (Form lIB.).

A SUNRISE.

    Diana had flown from her glorious husband, Phcebus, and her attdldants had already begun to pale before the music of his couriers, the Sk~'lark and Chanticleer.
And 10 ! in the East there appeared his vanguard, clothed in white, pink, red. blue and purple. The birds in the trees began a hymn of praise to Phcebus. the Giver of Life. Phcebus was awakened by this heawnly choir to his earthly duties. In answer to his servants he shot into the air like a baU of fire. In gratefulness to Phcebus for answering their humble requests, the beasts of the field and fowls of the air began chanting a more wonderful and glorious hymn.
E. \Y. BISHOP (Form lb.).