No. 63. MARCH, 1930. VOL. XX.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 26th July. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 3rd July.
    We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School, Ramsgate), The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Harveian, and The Anchor, (Gillingham County School).
    Copies of the current issue of The Pharos or of back numbers which are in stock may be obtained from the Editor, price 9d.
    The Editor would be glad to have the names and addresses of Old Pharosians and others who would like to receive copies. The Pharos is now issued free to all members of the Old Boys’ Association.

EDITORIAL.

    The Easter Term is frequently a period of comparative calm following Christmas festivities, sandwiched between the term of competitive School football and that of athletics and cricket, and enlivened at the end by the struggles for the" East" Cup and the Parents' Association Trophy for Drill.
This year has seen a change to activities of a kind unusual to us. Both dining-room and junior lobby have been put to uses hitherto unkno,vn. The doings in the former place are best known to mothers, sisters. and other female relatives, those of the latter to the bovs. The School Hall has heard the unaccustomed sounds of - a jazz band practising melodies of a distinctly un classical nature. In the class-rooms money has changed hands in respect of vari-coloured tokens, exchangeable for goods on or before a certain date-in short, preparations for the School Bazaar have been in active progress.
Full information about this interesting function will be found elsewhere. There is still time for any who have not yet joined in to come along and help, and when all preparations are done there will remain one task in which all can take an active part-that of clearing the stalls at the Town Hall on 21st May.

HEAD MASTER’S NOTES.

    Summer Term, 1930.—The Summer Term will begin on
Thursday, 1st May, and will end on Wednesday, 30th July.
Holders of season tickets are asked to see that their railway
passes are made out to cover both these dates.
Report of Sixth Form Inspection.—The uneasy feeling that
in Secondary Schools the practical and realistic sides ot.education
were somewhat neglected, led to the establishment, last year,
of our Sixth Form Commerce and Sixth Form Engineering.
This attempt to break down the growing and undesirable
uniformity of the traditional Secondary School has now been
very fully reported upon by H.M. Inspectors.
The School Governors have expressed their appreciation
of the printed report, which concludes by stating that the
institution of commercial and industrial courses should be of
great value, both to the boys who enter them, and to those
who are thus freed from comrades of differing aims and differing
capacities. We may, therefore, feel assured that these recent
developments of Sixth Form work are a healthy sign of growth,
and that the differentiation now taking place is thoroughly
justified. Basing our organisation upon this approval, and
anxious for educational advancement, our Sixth Form multiple-
bias experiment will be continued as from September next.
Prospective Sixth Form boys should even now be considering
their future plans, and anticipating the opportunity of making
a choice. The two recognized advanced courses in (a) Mathe-
matics and Science, am½d (b) Arts, have been an important feature
of the School for some years. They are still of outstanding
importance for the intellectually ambitious, and rank high
in the estimation of prospective employers. But the rapid
and satisfactory increase of Sixth Form work, and the variety
of careers actually taken up by those who leave from the Sixth
Form, have brought about the two remaining alternatives—
Sixth Commerce, and Sixth Engineering, or as we may perhaps
better entitle the latter, Sixth Industry.
It may, perhaps, be well to say that the Examination taken
by the Fifth Form is not, as so often erroneously stated, a
School Leaving Examination. It is known by Educationists
as the Board of Education First Approved Examination, and
parents are realising the value of one, or even two, extra years
at school, which leads to the Second Approved, or Higher
Examination, apart from which the years between i6 and iS
provide an opportunity for learnmn~ some of the lessons in
leadership and responsibility, which can only be gained in a
Sixth Form.
Cambridge Visit.—In many ways it was a unique experience
for the Head Master to be the guest of honour at a Cambridge
Dinner in Clare College, on Saturday, 1st March, when a re-
union festival of Dover County School Boys, now in residence
at Cambridge, took place.
Much careful thought had been given to detailed organisa-
tion of this function. The printed menu cards tied with the
School colours revived old and pleasant memories, and linked
us into unity. The presidential decorum of the Chairman was.
worthy of his military efficiency. The speaker who proposed
the toast, “The guest of the evening,” revealed the dramatic
training and linguistic ability of one who is destined for the
Consular Services, and the general good humour was the best
evidence that the School’s tradition of cheerfulness still pre-
vailed, in spite of fractured ribs and proctors’ alarums. As
might have been expected, a cinematograph thrill was provided
by the sight of a great athlete climbing into his college window
long after his college hours. I invite the ambitious to remember
that what Dover boys have done, Dover boys can do, and
even greater things also and I hope that the function will
become an annual affair.
Mr. R. S. Stadring.—Old Boys will be most interested
and present boys grateful to have a copy of the inscription
engraved in brass and affixed to the handsome mahogany
bookcase recently placed in the School. It runs thus

PRESENTED BY MRS. R. S. STANDRING AND
HER SONS, MAURICE AND GIBBARD,
IN MEMORY OF R. S. STANDRING, ESQ., A 
MASTER OF THIS SCHOOL FROM 1905 TO 1915
AND
IN APPRECIATION OF THE TEN YEARS
SPENT AT THE SCHOOL BY EACH OF HIS SONS.
1930.
A delightful addition to our ~ew School Libraryand a worthy memorial of a much-respected Master.

New School Buildings.—The New School buildings rise
steadily on the heights of Astor Avenue, and we begin to realise
how imposing the pile is to be.
Already the Sports Changing Rooms, the Bicycle Store,
the Engineering and Carpentry Workshops, the( Kitchens, and
spacious Dining Hall are almost completed. The Caretaker’s
House is a prominent feature at the eastern, as are the massive
lower stories of the Tower at the western extremity. But
these may be overshadowed when the Class Rooms and Hall,
and Science Departments appear on the upper level. It is all
•very interesting, very inspiring—Sursum Corda. The deep
local disappointment at the absence of a ceremony of laying
the Foundation Stone may, perhaps, be outweighed by the
Kent Education Committee’s suggestion that we should con-
centrate our energies upon the still more important Opening
Ceremony, in September, 1931.
O.B.A.—How welcome is the proposal of the Old Boys
to play their part in the Organ Fund Bazaar on 21st May next.
It is the best evidence of their continued interest in and loyalty
to their old School, and illustrates their generous concern in
its welfare.
The Old Boys’ Stall is to be known as “ Ye Olde Curiositie
Shoppe,” a title which indicates clearly the nature of the goods
they will have for sale.
But these “ olde curiosities” have first to be collected, and
all Old Boys and their friends are invited to search diligently
at home and elsewhere for such things as, having passed their
first bloom of usefulness, are still of value to bargain hunters.
The following suggestions are offered
Sporl.—Tennis balls, cricket pads, etc.
Books.—Stamp albums, Boys’ Annuals, etc.
Ornaments.—Inkstands, vases, etc.
Tools.—Fretwork sets, carpenters’ sets, etc.
Toys.—Jig-saw puzzles, box games, etc.

Admissions.—The Spring Term (beginning in January) is not
usually the best time for new boys to be admitted to the School.
But a different view is held by many concerning the Summer
Term (beginning in May), which may afford a suitable oppor-
tunity for new boys to settle down before the School Year begins
in September.
Our vocational guidance and employment services have
dealt so successfully with their varied problems that there will
be vacancies for newcomers. Parents of intending entrants are
a~ked to apply at once for the necessary Forms of Admission
which should be returned as soon as possible to the Head Master.
F.W.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION.

    The Christmas Parties for 1929 have come and gone, but
they leave behind a feeling that cannot readily be for gotten.
The idea of holding only two parties instead of three has con-
siderably lessened the enormous amount of work entailed.
From all sides we hear nothing but praise for Mrs. \Vhitehouse
and her lady helpers. We would also like to add a word of
appreciation to all who so kindly helped by gifts of money and
in kind. Needless to say, the boys and their guests wish to be
associated with these remarks.
May we again call the attention of the Parents who have not
joined the Association. We cannot do better to emphasize the
value of Parents’ Associations than to quote a remark of the
K.E.C.: “A keen and efficient Parents’ Association brings the
teachers and the parents into close touch, and this greatly
assists in that co-operation which is necessary for the full
realisation .of the best influences of school and home.” Full
particulars of how to join can he had from the Hon. Secretary,
or at the School. Join now!
The most notable event of the year, i.e. the Bazaar at the
Town Hall, will shortly be here. We hope the efforts being made
for its success will be amply rewarded as they deserve to be.
Don’t forget to buy coupons now.
We are sorry to lose the services of Mrs. Floyd, of Deal, who
is leaving that town. Her influence at our meetings will be
greatly missed. The Executive Committee and all her Dover
friends offer their best wishes, with sincere thanks for past
services.
F.J.L.

OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION NOTES.

    The membership of the Association now stands at 122.
It will be remembered that the membership last year—128—
constituted a record in the history of the Association, and
although we have been beaten by only a very narrow margin,
our present numbers exceed the previous record of 1924 by
 22 members. The result of this year's working is, however, very satisfactory, seeing that 37 of last year's members failed to renew their subscriptions. It does show that we can rely upon the boys about to leave school to give us their enthusiastic support and thereby ensure that, even if we cannot increase our membership, we can maintain our numbers.
The Re-Union at the Town Han vvas, from all points of view, a huge success, and once again we must express our grateful thanks to the Dance Secretary, Mr. R. H. Cuff, for all the time he has devoted to ensure the success of this important function, and the yarious other dances organized by the Association.
Will members kindly note that subscriptions fall due on 1st April, and it win be appreciated if they will remit their subscriptions to the Secretary as soon as possible.
The Annual General Meeting will be held at School, on Thursday, 24th April, at 7.30 p.rn.
Congratulations to the following Old Boys :
F. G. Lewis on his marriage, on 1st December, IC)29, at St. Andrew's Church, Deal, to Miss M. G. Baker, of Deal.
Cyril Lewis on being made a FelIow of the Royal JVleteorological Society.
. Percy L. Reed (1918-22) on passing the Final Examination of the Incorporated Secretaries' Association.
Richard C. Dayan his appointment as Engineering Assistant to the Borough Engineer of Eastbourne.
H. A. Stanway on gaining his Colours for Association Football at Selwyn Conege, Cambridge.
F.G.R.

Old Pharosians F.C.

    The Club holds fourth place in the League. and has still to play the semi-final of the Hospital Cup Competition on 2qth M~. ..
The record of matches to 15th :Ylarch is :-Played 21, Won 8, Drawn 5. Lost S.
The 2nd XI. have done fairly well, but have been handicapped severely by the calls of the 1st XI.
A successful Smoking Concert and a Social and Dance haye again been held this season, oyer one hundred people attending the Social and Dance.
More support would be welcomed from the Old Bovs in the town and from the present boys at School. .

R. RFssELL (HOl1. Sec.).

RE-UNION ACCOUNT, 1929.

RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.

HOUSE NOTES.
Town House.

    This term’s football programme was started with high hopes
‘of going through the season without a defeat, but alas we
lost to Buckland by three goals to two after a hard game. \A,e,
however, managed to beat Country, and so, for the first time
for many years, finished top of the football table.
Our “ East Cup” team was not so successful, our vanquishers
again being Buckland, this time by seven goals to two. The
Drill Competition has not taken place at the time of writing,
but we hope to retain the Cup for the fourth year in succession.
Next term come both the Swimming and Athletic Sports,
and all boys are asked to begin training during the holidays.
Some cricket practice should also be obtained if possible, as
This is our weakest point at the present moment.
In conclusion I should like to wish good luck in the name
~of the House to T. A. Keefe, who left us at the beginning of
the term. He was always to the forefront in sports, and his
~good humour was ever prevalent. w.E.J.

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Buckland House.

    This term the remaining House matches have been played,
and from these Buckland have gained four points out of a
possible eight, each team winning one game. ~Yn the whole,
the form displayed by both teams during the season has been
.disappointing. The 1st XI., despite a strong backbone of
School players, has not blended well; ,\'hile the 2nd team,. though handicapped by constant changes due to injuries, has. put up some very ragged shows. Each XI. seemed to be finding its feet towards the close of the season.
The East Cup team, as usual. has reached the Final of the ComPEitition. Their comparatively easy success in the First Round was due mainly to the strong support given by the. halves to the forwards, \\'ho generally made good use of their opportunities. \Vith the possibility of strengthening several weak points in the side, we hope that last year's final result will be reversed, and that the Cup will remain in the hands of the Dark Blues.
The other outstanding event of the term is the Drill Competition, which, at the time of writing, has not taken place. The House has neyer .yet won this Competition; though we are optimistic enough to anticipate that this year the sequence of non-success will be broken.
Owing to the failures of the football teams, there is considerable leeway to catch up next term if we wish to be "in at the death" in the House Shield Competition. Our prospects at cricket are bright. A very special effort will have to be made at the Athletic and Swimming Sports, however, if we are to attain any measure of success. Even' boy in the House should enter for at least one event, and, by begil1liing to practise early in the holidays, stands a chance of obtaining some points for the House. Swimmers also should lose no time in startingto practise; and boys lower down in the School are reminded that a point is c1\\'ardecl for every boy ,\'ho can swim a length. J\I.c.

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Maxton House.

    The (>Ill\' acti,'it\, this term has been that c>f football. The House has 'heen soinewhat unfortunate in losing several of its more important members and some difficulty \\:as experienced in altering the teams. The 1st XI. have played well; Roebuck being prominent in the defence. The 2nd XI. are the smallest team we have yet fielded, and although they have been defeated each time, promise is shown hy several of the forwards.
, \Ve must congratulate Country and Buckland on getting lIlto the Final of the East Cup Competition. Maxton, however, played a good game, \Villis making se\'eral good shots.
The big thing before us now is the Sports. "'e are determined to make a good fight, but to do so every member of the House ~Ill/st pull his weight. This i,; emphasized by the fact that, 111 some ages, we have the same number of members as there must. be. competitors. Good running is impossible-and any nml1lng IS dangerous-without training. This will commence
in the Easter holidays, between I) and 10 o'clock, Tuesday and Friday mornings. Every member of the House is requested to turn up.
At the time of writing the Parents' Association Physical Training Competition is very close, but remembering that marks are awarded, not for the size of the members of the competing teams, but for their smartness and accuracy of movement,
I do not feel pessimistic.
Once more I ask every member of the House to do evervthing, within his power, to place Maxton well up on the "list~" at the end of this school year.
K.W.D.

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Country House.

    At the end of this year's House football. owing to the consistency of the 2nd XL, Country have finished as runners-up to Town, to whom we offer our congratulations. The 1St XI. results have been rather disappointing, and we seriously felt the loss of Bullen during the latter part of the season.
\Ve have. however, to congratulate the East Cup team on their splendid victory over Maxton, the good play of Slator and Rogers enabling Bainbridge to complete the hat-trick. If this play is repeated in the Final we have a very good chance of winning the Cup again.
This year we have it in our power to be much more successful in the Drill Competition, and a little more care over details should give us a higher position.
The member,; of the Hou,;e should be reminded that the Sports are not very far off; and we hope that training will be taken up even more assiduously than last year.
Finally, let it be remembered that we require your support for the hardware stall at the forthcoming Bazaar.
R.F.S.

SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

    There have been very few School matches this term, most of the fixtures being arranged for the Autumn term. In addition to this, Wye College had to cancel both matches, owing to their inability to raise a team.
    The postponed games with Simon Langton School took place, however, all three of our teams being successful. At Canterbury the 1st XI. gave a good display, and would have won by a wider margin but for the weak shooting of the forwards.
    The 1st XI. met the Old Pharosians 2nd XI. at Astor Avenue, and gained a well-merited victory by 8 goals to 1; the season will be concluded with the return match.
The annual match, Cadets versus School, resulted in a heavy
defeat for the former, who were unable to field their strongest
team.
The ist XI. record to date is as follows
Goals
Played Won Drawn Lost For Against
13 5 3 5 48 41
and the chief goal scorers are Salmon ‘I, Moseling 9, Profitt 7~
Paterson 6.
Not without reason the 2nd XI. is proud of its record, which
reads as follows
Goals
Played Won Drawn Lost For Against
8 8 0 0 49 13
In this team the highest scorers are Ellis x6, and Gibbs 9.
On the whole, therefore, this season’s results have been
quite satisfactory. As the majority of the present team will
probably he here next year, we are anticipating a highly suc-
cessful season.
J. A. PATERSON.

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SCHOOL FOOTBALL RESULTS.
1ST XI.

Feb. 1st, at Canterbury—Simon Langton School o; D.C.S. 3.
Feb. 22nd, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. 8; Old Pharosians 2nd XI. r.
Feb. 26th, at Astor Avenue—Cadets 0; Rest of School g.
Maxch 22nd, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. ~ Old Pharosians 2nd XI. 2~


2ND XI.

Feb. 1st, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. 8; Simon Langton School s.


UNDER 14 XI.

Feb. 1st, at Canterburv—Simon Langton School 0; D.C.S. ~.


House Matches.

1ST XI.

Feb. I9th—Buckland 3, Town 2 ; Country 2, Maxton 2.
Mar. ist—Buckland i, Maxton 4; Country s, Town 3.

2ND XI.

Feb. I9th—Buckland i, Town ~ Countrx’ 3, MRXtoI1 I.
Mar. ist—Buckland 5, Maxton 0; Country ~, Town i.
House Table for Football.

Goals
House Won Lost Drawn For Against Points
Town .. 8 2 2 31 13
Country .. 4 4 4 24 23 12
Buckland .. 4 7 I 22 29 9
Maxton .. 6 3 20 29 9,



“East Cup” (1st Round).

Mar. Sth—Buckland ~, Town ~ Country 5, Maxton 2.

SPORTS ACCOUNT ON 13th MARCH, 1930.

CREDIT. DEBIT.
~ s.d. ~s.d.
3/12/29—Cash at Bank 17 TO 9 Fares .. .. .. 7 ~6 ~
Cash in hand o IS i Club Secretary’s expenses o 5 6.
17/12/29—Sllbscriptions 15 10 o Harris .. .. .. o 8 6~
6/3/3o—O.B.A. and Teas to Teams .. ~ ~o o
extra Sales of Pharos, Austin .. .. .. 0 6 0
LS ris. od. Parents’ Bartlett . . .. 0 12 0
Association, per Ed. Clout .. .. .. o ~
Phasos. p 8s. 6d.— Gunn .. .. .. 7 16 o
less Editor’s expenses Gflgg .. .. .. 40 7 ~
(4/2) .. .. 9 i5 4 Cash at Bank 53/3/30 29 15 7
7/3/3o—Subscriptions 40 52 6 Cash in hand .. 4 4 4
f93 6 ~ ~j3 6 8
Audited and found correct, W. WILTON BAXTER,
W. H. DARBY. Hon. Treasnrer.

i7th Jl’Iarch, 1930.

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

    The Spring Term, as is usual, has been a time of increased
activity in the Cadet Corps.
It was gratifying to hear that six out of the eight who sat
for the theory paper of Certificate “A’s last November, were
successful. We congratulate Drum-Major Peyton, Serjeants
Blackford, Byrne, Bird and Hopkins, and Cadet Simmons, and
hope that Sjt. Johnson and Cpl. Newman will also be successful
with this year’s March paper.
As each season comes round, the enthusiasm aroused by the
•Chingford Cross-Country Run grows, and this year about twenty-
four Cadets are in training. As only a dozen will be required,
a good team should be fairly easy to choose. The actual event
is to be held on 12th April, during the holidays; so that a
number of supporters will be able to accompany the team.
We hope that all Cadets will make efforts to be among the
number.
Recruits have been very numerous this term, especially
among Forms II., which have supplied the Corps with a record
Training Reserve, numbering thirty-nine. Their keenness has
been remarked upon by many. However, Forms III. and IV.
have also provided several recruits. Promotions have been
few, Simmonds being the only Cadet to receive his Lance-
Corporal’s stripe.
Though it is easy to remember the more prominent features
•of the Corps’ work, the general training must by no means he
underestimated. The reorganization of the Company as four
Platoons has given Junior N.C.O.’s a greater chance to use
their ability, and already the numbers on parade have increased.
As the Platoons are working with a minimum number of Cadets,
it is essential that every effort should be made to be present
•on parades.
The first field-day of the term was notable on account of
a partially successful attempt at mechanised transport ; whilst
the second will be remembered because the Fall-in was sounded
for the first time on the new school ground. Many will also
remember a march in the rain.
The Corps will remember with real pleasure the hospitality
of Mr. Hopkins, of Temple Ewell, who invited us to tea after
the operations on the Minnis. Apart from other considerations;
it is no light task to cater for over a hundred hungry Cadets;
and we hope that the spirited march home will he recognised
as an expression of our thanks.
It is fitting to finish these notes with a brief account of
what was perhaps the Corps’ finest effort this term. On Sunday,
9th March, the Company and Band, whose numbers were as
large as they have ever been, paraded at ro a.m. and marched
to St. Mary’s Church. After the service, the Lucas-Tooth
bars and medals were presented in the Maison Dieu Hall by
Brigadier Sir Hereward Wake, Bt., C.M.G., D.S.O., Cmdg. 12th
Infantry Brigade and Dover Garrison. Perhaps Sir Hereward’s
remarks were among the greatest praise the Corps has earned.
H.C.B.

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

Spring Term.
RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
~. s. d. s. d.
Balance brought forwd. 20 10 7~ Uniforms . . . . 28 19 1
Pa~-master, EC. .. 19 S o Transport . . . . I II 2
Stationery, etc. . . 0 13 8
Postage .. 0 4 ~
Balance in hand .. S JO 7
~39 IS 7i f39 ‘~ 7i
A odited and foond correct, \V. E. PEARCE,
J. SLATER. Capt. RE. (C.),
s7th March, 1930. Comdg. 1st Cadet Coy., RE..
7th March, 1Q30.

THE FIELD-DAY ON 15th FEBRUARY.

    On the morning of the 15th, an undercurrent of excitement
was running throughout the Corps. A rumour was going the
rounds that the operations of the afternoon were to be conducted
on Ewell Minnis. and that we were to he transported there by
means of. lorries. The enthusiasm of certain members of the
Corps was considerably dampened when it was found that a
“mishap to the facilities of transport” had occured. They
were ordered to pile arms against the wall and, under an N.C.O.,
were marched off to the Minnis. I happened to he one of this
party, so I can talk from personal experience.
Our feelings were not made any easier by seeing some of the
Corps gaily careering past in the lorry. A few lusty shouts
of “F-O-R-D ! Ford! “ helped matters a little however. In due
course we arrived at the Minnis and were detailed off into two.
parties. The scheme of the afternoon was to be a rearguard
action, and the section in which I found myself started off
for the top of the Minnis. Of the actual operations I can tell
little. I found myself with several others, in the midst of a
thick wood, or really a huge bramble bush, while the fighting
was taking place quite a thousand yards to our right.
When we at last reached the scene of the engagement, we
took cover in a hedge, and started to fire, regardless of our own
personal “casualties and wounded.”
We were soon told, however, that we were wiped out, so.
we returned to Headquarters. Section Commanders were
ordered to take their sections down to the village, which was
accomplished, and we fell in outside the Parish Hall. Here, a pleasant surprise awaited us in the form of a cup of tea and biscuits. How we fell for that tea! Anyone would have thought that we had been actually in the field of battle on short rations instead of being well-fed schoolboys.
However, all things come to an end at last, so did that welcome rest, and we fell ill again for the homeward march. It is said that this was the best part of the field-day, and I think it is true, from a military point of view, of course. Despite the gathering darkness and drizzling rain, we eventually arrived in Dover again and dismissed to our various homes.
.-\ CADET.

LIBRARY NOTES.

    Further additions have been made to the Reference Library; amongst them the Donation Copies mentioned below, whIch we are exceedingly pleased to acknowledge with due thanks. It is encouraging to see that this source of supply is still helping to increase our stock of books in readiness to be properly housed in the new buildings.
The addition of a number of volumes (chiefly fiction) for VI. Form borrowers is a departure which we hope will soon justify the purchase of further copies. At the same time, I note that many volumes in the General Library are showing signs of wear, and before the end of the School year I hope to be able to report that they are being replaced, and in some cases even duplicated. I do not think our yearly allowance will permit much more than this; but some day, perhaps, a windfall will enable us to increase considerably our range of selection.
W. UNCLES,
School Librarian.

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BOOKS ADDED TO THE REFERENCE LIBRARY-SPRING TERM, 1930.

Donation Copies.
]. S. DARBY
" The Industrial and Commercial Reyo]utions in Great Britain during the Nineteenth Century" (Knowles).
" Economic Dcye10pment of the British Oyerseas Empire" (Knowles). V. Er.KINGTON, EsQ., A.l\I.I.C.E.
" Outlines of Zo010gy " (Thomson).
F. V. GODFREY
" Heroes of Literaturc " (John Dennis).
D. E. SHARPE
Pitman's" Book-ket'ping SirnpJified."
" Inorganic Chemistry" (Shenstone).
M. S. STANDRING
" Radio-Actin, Substances and their I{acliation " (Rutherford).
Copies purchased by the School.

" Migration of Birds" (Coward).
" Life in the Sea" (Johmtone).
" Coming of Evolution" (Judd).
" Spiders" (Warburton).
" Plant Life on Land" (Bower).
" Heredity" (Doncaster).
" Links with the Past in the Plant \Vorld " (Seward).
" Life Story of Insects" (Carpenter).

BOOKS ADDED TO THE GENERAL LIBRARY. (VI. FORM SECTION)

Presented by COUNCILLOR MRS. BoYTON
" Here comes an old Sailor" (A. Tresidder Sheppard).

Copies purchased by the School.

" Highways and Byways of I\:ent " (Jerrold).
"Tess of the D'Urbervilles," and" .:IIayor of Casterbridge" (Hardy).
" Sard Harker" (Masefield).
" Food of the Gods," amI" Short Stories" (H. G. \Vells).
" St. Ives " (Stevenson).
"The Admirable Crichton" (.'..insworth).
" Typhoon" (Conrad).
" Brothers" (Vachell).
" .l\Ir. Perrin and Mr. Traill " (Hugh \Valpole).
" Kim," and" Puck of Pook's HiJ! " (Kipling).
" Sea \Vo1£ " (London).
" Bellarion," and" Captain Blood ,. (Sabatini).
" Green Mantle" (Buchan).
" Barlasch of the Guard" (Merriman).
"Under the Red Robe" (\Veyman).
" Robinson Crusoe" (Defoe).
" Long Will " (Converse).
" Jaffery " (W. J. Locke).

E. W. J. lVIOSELING,
Library Prefect.

EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

Royal Air Force.-c. vVake (2nd on All England list), R. G. Simmons (23rd), O. T. Pitt (49th), L. C. Flisher (83rd). There were 448 successful candidates.
London Nlatric1l1ation, January, 1930.- J. K Thompson.
Open Competition for AdllZ1:ssioil to the Clerical Classes of the Civil Sen'ice.- J. Bussey (13th on the list out of 2,091 candidates) .

SCHOOL ORGAN FUND BAZAAR IN THE
TOWN HALL, DOVER,
On Wednesday, 21st May, 1930.

The Bazaar will be opened at THREE o'clock.

    The Stalls are so variea that we can accommodate almost anything you care to send. So please do not delay.
" Uneeda ? " and" The Nippers' Clothing Smre " wi1l wekome gifts of needlework, garments of any kind, fancy work, knitting, etc.
The Master Craftsman, in charge of .-\rts and Crafts, wi1l not refuse pottery, glass, china, woodwork, leatherwork, or indeed anything artistic or craft-yo
.. B. and 5.," Ltd., of the Hardware Depot, wil1 be grateful for iron, tin, steel, aluminium, brass, copper or zinc (preferably new!).
Toy animals, puzzles, do11s, etc., wi1l find a happy home in Toyland. Do you happen to have honey to dispose of, or jam, or marmalade? Send it along to the" County" Dair~- and Grocery Department. The Proprietors ,,'il1 seIl it for you-and give the proceeds to the Bazaar Funds. The Chid Packing Agent at the Packing Department asks that you wj]] send him brown paper, string and cardboard boxes.
The Garden Storekeepers will be grateful for flowers, yegetables (uncooked), pot plants and other garden produce.
Cakes should be sent to .. Cakes Corner," tea, coffee, sugar and refresh. ments genera11y to the" Pha}'os Tea Rooms," s\n:ets to the" Sweeteries," and fish-we11, perhaps not, but yon ~WST visit the Langhouse Fisheries!

The Souvenir Admission Handbook (price 3d.) may be obtained from: the following :
Mr. Uncles, Senior School.
Mr. Langley, Technical Institute.
1I1iss Gruel', Girls' County School.
Mr. W. J. Peppin, 60-6r, Biggin Street.
Messrs. H. J. Goulden, r3-I.j, Bench St(eet.
Mr. F. Greenstreet, IS, Bench Street.
Mrs. Curry, 23, Cherry Tree Ayenue.
Mr. A. J. Gunn, S, h:ing Street.

THANK YOU!

This number of th." Pharos-the' last before' the Haze,ar reaches its clil1lax-wou]d be incomplete without a tribute of thanks to the many frit'nds of the Schoo] who have given time and labour in such generous measure to ensure that the Bazaar may be an unqualified success. No diHicu]ty daunt3 these good people; busy as thC'\- are with other matters, tlleY fine! time and opportunity to he]p us.
"Raw material" in the hands of the Ladies' \\'orking Farties is transformed into ~Irtistic "creations" by processes ak;n to magic and dad;:]y mysterious to the masculine mind. No coll,-enient meeting p]ace at Dt'al? Immeeliatel~' came offers of private hospitality. "Out of nothing nothing is made," ~.et out of an initi"l nothing abundance is being produced.
.'\. \Vhist Drive oHns opportunity-prompt]y seized. They buy, they Edl (not, of course, at the same price). "ouchers find (temporary) homes. The Handbook takes dsib]e form.
From other frienels come gifts from home or shop. The wiele fielel of human requirements passes under review, anel ingenuity stimulated by goodwill finds a hundred ways of helping the Schoo1's effort.
There is no list of names (you cannot have the whole Pharos-ED.), for there is much for which it would be impossible for us to make specific acknowledgment, but to one and aU we oHer our grateful thanks, with a full and deep rcalisation that the Bazaar is only possible through the labour and self.sacrifice and goodwill of our many friends.

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    This term the Society, established on a firmer basis. 'with President, Chairman and'Secretary, has been much more active. Meetings, which have been held on Tuesdays, after school, have included talks on the life and works of various composers, and part-singing by the members. D. Sharpe gave a short talk on Mendelssohn, illustrated by some excellent pianoforte playing, on 21st january. The Secretary occupied 28th January and nth February with a talk on Chopin's life and works; while the meetings towards the end of the term have been taken up with practices of the Choir for the concert at the Organ Fund Bazaar in May.
The Orchestra has met on several occasions, hut great difficulty is experienced in finding boys who can play any instrument, other than the piano, sufficiently well for inclusion in an orchestra. In fact, we can, as yet, only muster about seven violins and one 'cello.
The Society gratefully records the fact that an addition is possible to the supply of School records through the kindness of L F. Hopgood. A record of the Overture and Scherzo, from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," by Mendelssohn, has been given by A. E. Voizey. Their generosity is much appreciated, and will, we hope, be a guide for other boys to follow.
L.C.S.

DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

    This term has been a noteworthy one in the annals of the Society in more ways than one. Our numbers have constituted a record, and the attendance at the early term's readings was very encouraging. Galsworthy's "Little Man," after a long nm in the affections of the company, gave place to " Allison's Lad" (by Beulah M. Dix), and" The Old Bull" (by Bernard Gilbert).
During the term, five members had the privilege of hearing Mr. John Hampden's lectures on Dramatic Production, which were most interesting and proved of great benefit; Mr. Hampden himself was a member of the Dramatic Society, distinguishing himself as Mrs. Malaprop in "The Rivals."
Another side of dramatic work has been approached in the last few months, namely, play-writing. As a result, the following plays are being produced for the Bazaar entertainment ;" Zema "-a tragedy, by L C. Sparham," Oh Memory!" by H. C. Blackford, and" The Turncoat," bv E. H. B. l\Iartincomedies. "
These, our first efforts, can be judged on 21st May« Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
E.H.M.

"THE PHAROS" MECCANO CLUB.

    The Club has made good progress during this session, its work being, of course, mainly connected with preparation for its Exhibition of Meccano :l\1odels and a Hornby Railway lay-out at the School Bazaar in May.
A study of the Meccano Motor Chassis, loaned by Headquarters, aroused great interest among the members, the model being accurate in practically every detail.
Two lectures, given by the Secretary, entitled" Some of the World's Largest Bridges," and" The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway," were much appreciated. Members are now looking forward to a lecture on " Britain's Largest Railway," to be given by the Leader, and illustrated by slides loaned by the LM.S.R.
At a meeting of the Club Committee, measures concerning alterations of certain rules were passed, which it is hoped will result in a better organisation of the Club.
A photograph of the members of the Club has been taken, and, in all probability, this will appear in the 1\1 eccano iVI agazine. A Statement of the Club Accounts to date appears below.

S. E. TEASDALE,
Hon. Secretary.

—:—

BALANCE SHEET TO 15th MARCH, 1930.

• RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
fs.d. fs.d.
Brought forward 2 15 4 Brought forward 1 2 4
Subscriptions for Term 5 19 o Meccano Magazine .. o o 6
Weekly Subscriptions o 9 6 Postage .. o 6 3-~
Frame for Certificate 0 3 6
Meccano parts .. o r o
Balance in hand .. 3 10
~5 310 L5 350


Audited and found correct,
W. E. PEARCE. (Signed) A. T. BIRD,
a7th March, 1930. Hon. Treasurer.

MERIT LIST.

    Form V. (Joint Board).—E. C. Sharp (2), Eade, Constable.
V. (O.L.SC.).—C. W. Smith (z), Bell, A. G. Smith.
V. (O.L.Eng.).—Hood (2).
IVa.—Bailey (s).

IVb.i.—Dewar (i), ‘Winter (2), Oliver (2), De Ath, Maton,.
Waterhouse.
IIIa.—Bowles (s), Callanan, \Vatt.
IIlb.—Newport (2), Borthwick, Kennedy.
Ila—Le Prevost (3), Curry (3), Doolin (2), Gale (2),
Stanley (2), Balubriclge, Bushell.
IIx.—Jackson (3), Wilkinson (s), Pelbam (2), Sales (2),
Franklin, Sherratt, Allingharn, Fakeley.
Ia.i.—Blaxland (s), Cadman (3), Sharpe (3), Gregory (3),
Fitall (2), Heller (2), Monckton (2), Goodhun.
la.ii.—Batt (3), Seymour (3), Matcham (2), Newport,
i\’lasters, Teasdale.
Upper Trans.—Fielcl (3), Hopper (3), Fenn (3), Baker (3),.
\Voodarcl (3), Jacobs (.~), Winn (2), Skinner,
Delahave, Pearce, Wilde, Archer.
Lowefr Trans—Allen (3), Martin (3), Paddock (3), Weir (3),
Dunn (2), Wenborn (2), Ralph, \Vatt.
Prep—Harman (3), Howarth (2), Reilly (2), Kent, Bates,.
Maplesden, Smith.

VALETE.

REEFE, T. A—School. 1st XI. Football; Town House 1st XI.
Football and Cricket; Bronze Medallion and Proficiency
Certificate of Royal Life Saving Society ; Pharos Committee.
Sn\mIoNs, R. G.—Lce.-Corporal, Cadet Corps; Cert. “A,” 1929;
Royal Air Force.
BUDGELL, G. E.—Maxton House 1st XI. Football and Cricket;
Clerk at K.E.C. District Office.
SHARPE, D. E.—Pharos Committee; Choir accompanist; Parents
removed to London.
MERcHANT, E. J.—Buckland House 2nd XI. Football; entered
father’s business.
WAKE, C. F—Country House 2nd XI. Football and Cricket ;..
Royal Air Force.
SHARP, G. — School 2nd XI. Football; House Football and
Cricket ; Royal Air Force.
Pi~r, 0. T. V—Royal Air Force.
FLISHER, L. C.—Royal Air Force.
XVA1~, A. 5.—Maxton House 1st XI. Football.; Dramatic
Society; Dover G.P.O. (Engineer’s Dept.).
AsKIE, C. F.—Bronze Medallion and Proficiency Certificate of
Royal Life Saving Society; Bandsman, Cadet Corps;.
entering father’s business.
FLOYD, A. J.—Country House 2nd XI. Cricket; Police Office,
Lincoln.
SHERRED, XV. P. C. — Buckland House 2nd XI. Football;
mechanic, Kearsney Garage.
HUSK, W. E.—Joined brother’s farm.
HOGHEN, R. S.—Proceeding to Harvey Grammar School,
Folkestone.
BAREHAM, J. K.—Town House 2nd XI. Football and Cricket;
East Cup” team, Football and Cricket; Parents removed
from district.
HAMBROOK, H. W.—Town House 2nd XI. Football and Cricket;
East Cup” team, Football and Cricket; proceeding to
Sandwich Grammar School.
DALY, E.—Buckland~ House “East Cup” team, Football and
Cricket.
PEARCE, G. W.—Gillingham County School.
ELLENDER, P. D.—Removed to Addiscombe.
KALFUS5, I. L.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

    The School Sports will be held at Crabble on 4th June.


The Thursday afternoon swimming practices will be resumed
at the beginning of next term.


The amount contributed to the School Charity Fund this
term up to 15th March amounted to f~ 35. 7d., making a total
b
for the School Year, to date, of f23 155. 3d.

We congratulate the Forms concerned on the appearance of
the “ lilA. Herald” and “ IIIB. Chronicle,” started with the
object of contributing to the funds of the School Bazaar. Much
hard work and not a little literary and artistic ability have in
each case produced a worthy achievement, and we wish them
both a continued success, financially and otherwise.



The points awarded in the Drill Competition for the Parents’
Association Cup, on 26th March, were as follows :—Buckland
633’~ Country 645~ Maxton 654k; Town 583. We congratu-
late Maxton House on winning the Cup. The adjudicator was
C.S.M.I. Butcher, A.P.T. Staff.

We congratulate the Pharos Dance Band on its successful

first public appearance.

During the term, Form VI.Sc. paid a visit to the Dover
Engineering Works, where an interesting time was spent. The
party were shown round by the foreman, and watched the
making of manhole covers, etc. The most interesting moment,
however, was the tapping of the blast furnace, round which the
visitors gathered, held spellbound by the blazing molten metal.


On ioth March a party from School visited Harvey Grammar
School, Folkestone, to hear a company of French actors. “Le
M6decin Malgr~ Lui” was magnificently presented and much
appreciated. Prof. Toudouze;’. the principal of the company,
gave a short talk on Moli~re, illustrated by lantern slides. The
thanks of the boys are due to the Headmaster of H.G.S. for
making it possible for them to attend, and to Mr. Robinson, who
kindly conducted the party.


Just a reminder—read pp. i6 and 17. Purchase voucher&
may be difficult to obtain during the holidays. Buy some now

NOTES FROM LADYWELL.

    Correlation of studies and activities” is one of those blessed
expressions beloved of all educationists, and it is interesting to
note that it has been found possible to correlate such widely
diverse subjects as Music and Handicraft. At Ladywell the
strains of Coleridge Taylor’s “Viking’s Song “—“ Clang, Clang,
Clang on the Anvil,” are actually sung with anvil obligato—in
the room below. The experiment has been made in the interests
of our future captains of industry, who no doubt will see the
economic soundness of the idea of providing orchestral music in
all workshops. Modern rhythm will surely conduce to maximum
output.
While writing of music, one may further illustrate this
extraordinary relationship of apparent dissimilars by mentioning
the fact that in order to assist the discoursing of still. sweeter
sounds, when we no longer dwell at Ladywell, we are permitting
our boys—positively for a few weeks only—to purchase, with-
out leaving the premises, such sweet refre’shment as can be
rapidly consumed, or which can be consumed at length without
inviting awkward inquiry. The modern parent is most wonder-
fully kind!
    Would-be exhibitioners have worked well, and we wish them
good fortune in the forthcoming examination. Many, of course,
will be disappointed, but the extra work they have done will
not have been in vain.
Our football team has not been defeated, and it is pleasing
to record that seventeen of our boys have played in “ East Cup”
matches. House captains may continue to count on the zealous
support and interest of all Juniors, many of whom look forward
to gaining House points on Sports Day next term.
Spring Term has passed with a minimum of absence owing to
sickness, Baraaritis being the only serious epidemic. This may
be expected to continue during part of next term, but we believe
it to be entirely free from unpleasant after effects.
On reading the above it is observed that little or nothing has.
been said about School. Re School—All’s well.
L.W.L.

THE LONDON NAVAL CONFERENCE.

    On Tuesday, 21st January, the greater part of the Senior-
School had the privilege of listening-in to the opening of the
London Naval Conference.
Thanks to Mr. Pearce and his assistants we were able to
enjoy perfect conditions, as they had set up loud speakers in
several of the rooms in school.
The question as to whether we should really feel present at
the opening was quickly answered as we heard the delegates
arriving with all the attendant conversation. There followed a
deep silence, due, as we found out soon after, to the arrival of
His Majesty the King.
Then came the speech of welcome by the King—cordial,
earnest and beautiful in its simplicity. We felt it was a great
moment. The translation which followed was understood and
appreciated by at least some of us.
America then formally proposed, and France seconded, that
the British Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, should take
the Chair. In a few words Mr. Macdonald repeated the welcome
given by the King and, taking the same note, he outlined his
policy quietly and directly—there were no gaudy flowers of
rhetoric, only a straight statement of realities.
These two speeches were of such deep earnestness that we
felt that, if all the delegates were actuated by the same motives,
the Conference need not last long, and that indeed we had been
present at one of the decisive meetings in the history of the
world.

YE CHRONICLE.

Whanne thatte No?.l wasse passedde ye knyghtes, squyers
:and underlynges returnedde once moore unto ye castelle. Ande
whanne theye werre alle comrne togedre inne ye grete halle ofte
assemblie ye puissant overlorde didde address themme, sayinge
Noew thatte ye holie daves arre atte an ende we muste alle
off e usse applye ourselves diligentlie to oure wyrke forre ye olde
tyrantes, Joynt Bord, and Hier Certif wile soone be upon us.
Albeit therre shalle be no wyrke donne atte home forre three
dayes, thatte isse to save nntilie ye parties he overre.” Atte
thyse ye knyghtes, squveres, ande underlynges werre ryght
gladde ande beganne to telle eeche one offe hise adventures
whyiste he hadde bene absente fromme ye castelle, yea one
hadde een crossedde ye waters and heene into Gaule. Thenne
onne ye evenynge ode Saturn’s day ye knyghtes ande squyeres
didde wyth manye a fayre ladye assemble inne ye Toone Hale,
and therre daunce almoste untille midnighte, untilie ye puissant
overlorde dyde aske ye playeres to playe “Auld Lang Syne,”
whereatte eche didde departe to hyse abode june hyse chariot,
calledde tacksi.
Nowe dailie (lothe Sir Bar Tomlin sitte inne ye Juniour
Lobhie ande barterre wvth ye knyghte~, squyeres, and henche-
men. Twoe copperre peeces forre one harre of chocolate, orre
one copperrepeece forre a squaire ode kokernut, thatte ise hvse
bargayne ande full manye doe thusse ohtayne daintve fayre.
Soone wille be uponne us ye Bazaar, in ye Toone Hall, in
aide ode ye Organne Funde, ande dailie arre we remynded ode
itte ye overlordes doe selle ode voucherres, Sirre Liwlis hathe
practices ode hise qllyere, Ratnim and Mapshar seeme everre
atte dramatik, ande everye fourteene nyghtes do ye maters ande
systeres offe ye knyghtes, squyeres, ande henchemen make
articles june ye Dynyng Roome to selle atte ye TooPe Halle
onne ye twentye-firste daye offe Maye.
Ye cadettes, too, have heene busie. Daiely doth Ye Pont,
with Al Dond, ande manye anothere, runne through ye countrie
dressedde inne quaynte attyre ; metbynks Wronh, callede Fatte,
isse gettynge thinne through t hys. The reeson offe this isse ye
Chyngford Runne is comyng. Also atte ye Toone Halle have
theye receivedde from a valyant soldiour the Lucas Tooth Shield
thafte tbeye have wonne agayne.
Not manye knyghtes leeve us now, onlye Nelblu, callede
Vic, ande Feeke, callede Tommie, arre gonne fromme usse.
Butte whatte aileth Sir \Vatte thatte he absentethe himselfe
so long fromme us?
No’v ide ye wode rede other actes of knyghtes, squvres
and henchemen they arre alle in ye hoke Pharos.
Boz LE SINGOM YE ScaYBE.

A CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

CAMBRIDGE,

Lent Term.

To the Editor of” The Pharos.”

DEAR SIR,

This term Cambridge University added to its store of dinners
one dinner more—our dinner. At last there are enough of ti.s
here to celebrate the honour of our School; and Ist March,
1930, saw us gathered together for the first time with our Head
Master in Cambridge.
The dinner was held in the New Dining Hall, Clare College,
where amid i8th Century surroundings, with a roaring fire
on the hearth, we settled down to iSth Century good fellowship
and 18th Century good food.
D. G. A. Sanders (Clare), who was responsible for the excellent
arrangements, presided, and gave an enthusiastically applauded
welcome to the Head Master. No sooner were we seated than
our Oxford guest began in true Oxonian manner, to gibe
us about the lack of Divinity in our science-ridden University,
telling with pride how every Oxford man is first educated in
the beauties of the spiritual life before proceeding to his degree.
But D. G. A. Sanders was able to point to the frequent results
of this Divinity; particularly how an Oxford Don, called from
sweet retirement in the country to conduct a service in the
parish church, ascended the uneventful village pulpit and read
out the Ten Commandments. To the discomfited congregation,
he said, “ Candidates need attempt only five of these.”
H. B. Garland (Emmanuel), proposing the toast of the Head
Master and the School, showed impressive psychological skill
in tracing how his conception of the Head Master had evolved.
Once an awe-inspiring masque had concealed the Beneficent
Genius of Frith Road, hut gradually the masque had fallen
away, revealing the man. All were with him in preferring the
man fully revealed to us for the first time that night to the
remote phantom of Olympian authority that had troubled
*he sunshine of more youthful days. Members of no less than
six colleges and four faculties, we were absorbing something
of the great traditions of Cambridge, but felt that we had brought
with us another tradition—the tradition of our School, which
bound us inseparably, no matter how much among strangers
our several paths.
When the Head Master rose to reply, it was a moment of
some solemnity for all of us. “It is with misgiving,” he began,
“that I address the University in miniature,” But no amount

of misgiving could rob him of his after-dinner gift, which most
of us had only heard about till then, never enjoyed. His words,


however, were spoken into his Old Boys' ears alone and are not to be reported to the classroomed and the" cashed." If those still at school would savour the personality their Head Master produces at a dinner table, let them follow us to Cambridge.
It is most important that the supply of undergraduates from Dover should be kept up in the next few years, for we are on the point of forming a connection with Cambridge; and if we can make the dinner inaugurated this year an annual affair for the next few years, we shall have the honour and advantage of having become a Cambridge School. This means that the name of Dover will give to those who follow us here a ready access to the social life of the University and all its many-sided activities.
We, as pioneers, have made a small beginning. B~sides the successes in the Tripos gained last year, and the rank of Scholar held by several, H. A. Stamvay (Selwyn) has been awarded his Colours for" Association," and, while still a Freshman, has played for the University 2nd XI. D. G. A. Sanders is in charge of machine guns in the University O.T.e. ; others are not unknown in college sport or societies. But our hopes are chiefly that our efforts may be soon transcended.
Meanwhile, our Head Master has generously expressed a desire that he may be host on the next occasion, and once again let us thank him for the encouragement and help he gives us in maintaining a school tradition at Cambridge.
I am, Sir,
Yours truly,
A c.A:IvIBRIDGE OLD Boy.

CAREERS.
(CONTRIBUTED BY OLD Boys.)
No. X.-Municipal Engineering.

    It is a most surprising fact that so few of the public realise the general duties of their Surveyor—or, to use a more general term to those of us in the profession—their Municipal Engineer. To the uninitiated he is merely connected with roads and if any particular road in the vicinity of the homes of those considering the matter happens to be in a particularly bad state of repair, the "Surveyor" is immediately condemned. How little do they realise the mental agony of their Surveyor, when, year after year, he brings before the Council—the representative body of the people—an estimate for reconstructing that length of road referred to, always to meet the same doom of being "cut out" of the year's estimates on the grounds of economy.
    I must admit that I commenced the profession myself with very incomplete knowledge of the duties I should be called upon to perform. To save others from doing likewise I would warn them that a Municipal Engineer must be in the first place, very highly trained, and secondly, he must have acquired vast experience in all of the many branches of his profession. To mention only a few of his duties, he may at any moment be called upon to prepare schemes for constructing new roads, laying sewers, or designing sewage disposal works; sea defence works, such as erecting sea-walls and groyning the foreshore; the design and erection of public buildings, such as schools, hospitals, public libraries, public swimming and slipper baths, housing schemes, etc.; water supply and delivery; bridge construction; tramway construction; public parks and recreation grounds; the collection and disposal of refuse—in fact I believe I should take far less time and occupy less space if I tabulated those duties which do not appear in the routine of the life of a Municipal Engineer. It may be noticed that I have not mentioned surveying in the above list, but geodesy, that is theodolite or chain surveys and levelling, are essential preliminaries to all or any of the above works, and therefore form a part of the everyday life of the Engineer to such an extent, that we in the profession, regarding it as the inevitable, do not perhaps attach to it the importance that we should.
    Having endeavoured to convey a very general impression of the work of a Municipal Engineer, I will pass on to a few words of advice to those about to enter the profession. It is necessary, first, to become articled for a period. usually of three years, to the Engineer and Surveyor of a Municipality, but—and I would impress this most firmly upon my readers—unless the Matriculation Certificate at least is first obtained, one's career is very seriously handicapped from the start. Both of the chief Institutions to either or both of which all Municipal Engineers must become attached, viz:—the Institution of Municipal and County Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers require this certificate as exempting candidates from their "Preliminary Examinations," which are in themselves general educational examinations. The Institution of Civil Engineers requires further that the certificate shall also cover the "More Advanced Mathematics" section of the London Matriculation Examination; but as the necessary regulations can be obtained on request from either Institution I will not enlarge further upon this point. I mention it, however, to save any intending candidate from wasting the first twelve or eighteen months of his articles "swotting" for examinations that he should have obtained while at school.
    Having entered his articles, the pupil is then generally left to the mercy of the Engineer's Staff for three Years, during which period he has thrust upon him more than sufficient work of varying nature to give him a very practical knowledge of engineering routine and experience. During this period he is also expected to commence, usually by correspondence course, his theoretical training for either or both of his qualifying examinations to the above-mentioned Institutions. I would point out that the responsibility of success or failure rests entirely with the pupil, owing to the fact that nearly all Municipal Offices are generally working at full pressure, and if a pupil has no inclination to work, nobody will make him do so for his own good.
    At the termination of his three years’ articles, a pupil should be ready to sit for his qualifying examination, if he has not already obtained it; and this is the time when he commences applying for posts in a junior capacity—after which it is merely a question of time and experience obtained in moving from town to town, gradually climbing the ladder of success, until he himself occupies the Chief’s position.
    I will conclude with a few general remarks about the profession. For those who are not afraid of hard work, mentally and physically, and for those who wish for a certain amount of outdoor life, who are prepared for any emergency, whether it call for tactful replies to some ignorant and irate Councillor at a public meeting, or the less gentle handling of rough navvies on a job, I strongly recommend Municipal Engineering, Advancement is of course, to a large extent dependent upon luck, but qualifications and personality play a most important part. Remuneration is, generally speaking, fairly good, after one or two responsible positions have been held, and superannuation for municipal servants is now becoming more or less universal.
    I would add, finally, that as it is impossible to cover the whole ground in an article of this nature, should anyone require any further information, as an Old Boy who has been, and is still going through the mill, I place myself entirely at his disposal if he will communicate with me, to assist him as far as it is possible for me to do so.

A CURE FOR RHYMATICS.

    I had of late been noticing peculiar traits in some of my
junior friends. They would stare vacantly in class ; they
would absent-mindedly arrest the motion of a sweet to the mouth,
as if a sudden light had at last broken upon them. They re-
ceived Order Marks for smiling at queer times, when there was•
apparently nothing to smile about. I knew from experience
that these were the certain symptoms of rhymatics, a disorder•
-which manifests itself in the Junior. School somewhere about
half-term. Those affected break out in a sort of \:ery false
rhyme. Fortunately, however, not all boys are subject to it;
those with poetic instincts are almost immune, while those
with practical minds usually have only very mild attacks.
The first inkling I got of the appearance of the malady this
-term was in IIu., when somebody asked me if I knew a rhyme
for “ organ.” I noticed, too, that there was much muttering
and screwing up of eyes, and in the general murmur I caught
the word “bazaar,” many times repeated. Some were writing
as they muttered, under such titles as “ Lament of a Charity
Collector,” and “A Glorious Day in May.” The outbreak
of rhymatics this term was evidently more virulent than usual,
• and drastic treatment was indicated.
Now repressive measures are seldom effective, they merely
cause the affliction to linger indefinitely. The best method
of curing it is to draw the eruptions to the surface and expose
them briefly to the light. So, knowing a good formula, I went
home and prepared it for application the next day. This
involved my having laboriously to grind out a short length of
doggerel, hut in due course I managed it, and all that now
• remained to do was to administer the treatment.
Next morning, therefore, in the presence of un., I drew the
- doggerel from my handbag, and without misgivings wrote it on
the blackboard
“Your ‘Form has a member loquacious,
With an appetite simply voracious;
But soon Break will come,
And then he’ll be dumb
With his mouth full of toffee tenacious.”
It had little immediate effect on them, and I began to wonder
~f I had made it too mild, but, after a word or two had been
looked up, it hegan to penetrate. Gradually they commenced
to roll their eyes, as if searching for the subject of the rhyme,
• and to point accusing fingers at each other. To forestall any
possible confusion I at once proceeded with the treatment.
Using these lines as a model, each individual was to compose an
- exact rhyme applicable to some other Form, say IA., or Upper-
Transition.
With a solitary exception, the whole class seemed to have
recovered from their rhymatics almost instantaneously. They
- quickly lost all desire for false rhymes. Never before had I
- experienced such a rapid cure. The exception, however, was
to prove a somewhat stubborn case. I had hitherto regarded
him as being practically-minded, a possible future speed-king;
he had never struck me as being liable to a bad attack of
rhymatics. Nevertheless, on hearing my instructions he at
~once took pen in hand and, with twinkling eye, began feverishly
 to endite, covering his effusions with his arm, lest his neighbour should share his inspiration. In an incredibly short time heannounced the task complete.
I was non-plussed. The only thing I could do now was to try the effect of exposure to the light of day, so I asked if hewould be good enough to read his rhyme aloud. Usually thepatient shrinks from this, and the cure is complete. Not so in the case of my friend. He rose, with evident pride, and all listened expectantly as with studied emphasis he read :
" Your Form has a master loquacious,
With an appetite. . ."
and so on to the end, which he had reached before I recovered sufficiently from my surprise to check him.
Before giving him up as incurable I tried a different treatment on him, which appears to have been more effective.
As for the others, false rhymes seem to have been almost stamped out.
" MAGISTER."

MEDITATIONS.

JUNIOR SNAPS.

ON VERSE WRITING.

FROM: THE CLIFFS AT TWILIGHT.

“What a quiet evening it is,” my friend remarks, as we sit
on the cliffs near Folkestone. On our right is sweet smelling
gorse, and I allow my eyes to wander over the beautiful scenery
around us. Above, the stars begin to twinkle. Five hundred
feet below is the railway, with a train emerging from Abbot’s
Cliff Tunnel. With a sharp, short whistle, it thunders under the
Warren Halt bridge, making for the tunnel nearer Folkestone.
Half-way up the cliffs is the Warren Tea Chalet, reached
from the cliff top by a zig-zag path. On the shore is the last of
the bathers enjoying the cool, calm, blue sea. The view on my
right is less pleasant. There are lights piercing through a
smoke-grimed fog, which is all that can be seen of Folkestone
this evening.
All of a sudden we see a sharp flash. It is a warning signal
from Cape Gris Nez Lighthouse, miles away across the Channel.
On our left is Dover Lighthouse, on the Admiralty Pier,
flashing every few seconds. As it is now nearly dark, ships’
lights appear and flicker on the water.
The white cliffs of Dover, like those of France, have seen
~nany a bold ship sail up and down—Roman triremes, early
Viking longships, majestic Spanish galleons laden with riches,
frigates of Nelson’s time, the “Wooden Walls of Old England,”
modern merchant vessels, and mighty battleships.—What
• contrasts
How different all will be in winter when the shores are
deserted except for a few seagulls here and there I Then no
holiday-makers seek the beauties of the ‘Warren no white cliffs
of France are to be seen. The sea is raging, and the boats are
battling against great waves.
A. GOODMAN (Form lb.).