No. 71. DECEMBER, 1932. VOL. XXII.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 3rd April. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 13th March.
    We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County
School, Ramsgate), The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Harveian, The Anchor (Gillingham County School), The Erithian, The Bordenian, The Beccehamian, The Magazine of the Ashford County School for Girls and The Magazine of the County School for Girls, Dover.
    Copies of the current issue of The Pharos, or of back numbers which are in stock, may be obtained from the Editor, price 9d.
    Spring Term, 1933.—The Spring Term will begin on Thursday, 12th January, and end on Wednesday, 5th April. Holders of season tickets should see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.

EDITORIAL.

    The term’s outstanding events, the installation of the School
Organ, and the opening recitals, took place according to plan.
The thanks of the School are due to Mr. Pearce and to those
Sixth Form boys who readily gave their assistance during the
holidays for the wiring of the necessary electric circuits so that
the organ was ready for service at the beginning of term. To
Dr. Chariton Palmer and to Mr. Willis we also acknowledge a
debt of gratitude. Similar acknowledgments must be made to
Miss Rookwood and Mr. Watt, and again to Mr. Willis, for their
work in connection with the Speech Day programme, which
added yet one more to a long list of successes.



Mr. Leslie J. Goodburn will be leaving us to take up, in the
New Year, a permanent appointment at St. Stephen’s School,
South Lambeth, London. We hope he has found his short stay
with us as a member of the Staff a pleasant experience, and we
congratulate him on obtaining a suitable post. He will be suc-
ceeded by Mr. S. H. Atkins, M.A. (Lond.), an Old Boy of Skinner’s
School, Tunbridge Wells, and recently a student at King’s
College, London.



The success of Clifford G. Jarrett in the Civil Service
Examination has received more than local publicity, being of
such an outstanding nature as to attract the notice of the London
newspapers. Nevertheless, as representing Jarrett’s old School,
we offer him our very heartiest congratulations on what appears
to have been a record achievement.



Will all readers please accept our best wishes for Christmas
and the New Year.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION.

    The fully atte~ided Annual General Meeting of our Associa-
tion, held on 17th September, strongly proved the interest of
parents in our activities and aims.
To those parents who are not yet members, may we (the
Executive Committee) make a special appeal to join the Asso-
ciation, and help to enlarge the sphere of our usefulness to the
School and to our boys.
All patents heard with regret of the temporary breakdown in
health of our esteemed. Chairman, the Rev. A. T. Slater, whilst
away from this town attending to one of his various duties in
connection with public and private affairs.
We are pleased to know he is once again amongst us, and
sincerely trust that renewed health and vigour may now be
his to carry on the good work he is doing in Dover.
We regret the resignation of the Rev. A. E. Taylor, and tender
him our best thanks for his interest in our Association.
The retiring members of the Executive Committee—Mrs. M.
Woodham, Major W. Donald and Mr. H. G. Stanway, were
re-elected. Mrs. Ravensdale and Mr. E. Fry were elected as
two new members to our Committee. We wish them both an
interesting term of office.
Once again we have to chronicle another successful Speech
Day and Prize-Giving. To the recipients of the Parents’ Asso-
ciation prizes we offer our congratulations.
The Committee express their thanks to those gentlemen who,
acting as Stewards, helped in the seating arrangements for
parents and. friends; also to those who formed our “ Cricket
Eleven” at the Parents v. Boys match.
As parents we are pleased to note the various successes
obtained by the boys in~ the examinations held during the year.
In passing may we congratulate C. Jarrett, who, as an Old
Boy, has brought honour to the School by his brilliant success.
We wish to express the thanks of all parents to the Head
Master, Mr. F. Whitehouse, and to Mrs. Whitehouse, for their
kindness in being “At Home” to all on 17th September. This
pleasing function is always a red letter day in the life of our
Association and the School.
May I, as Hon. Secretary, take this opportunity of thanking the
Head Master and members of the Staff for the kindly help and advice
willingly given to me in all matters relafng to our Association.
The Executive Committee extend to all parents, the Head
Master and the Staff, hearty Christmas Greetings, and best
wishes for a prosperous New Year.
To the boys we wish the full enjoyment that Christmas can
bring, and that the New Year may dawn full of promise to them,
and further strengthen the ambition to carry on and emulate the
successes and traditions of their School. E.C.M.

O.B.A. NOTES.

    This year our dances are being held in the Garden Hall Cherry Tree Avenue, and the first dance of the season was weli attended.
The next really important function is the Annual Re-Union Dance, which takes place at the Town Hall on Monday, 26th December (Boxing Day), and members are particularly requested to reserve. this date anc.l persuade o.ther Old Boys to come along. Full partIculars of this Dance will be found elsewhere on a leaflet.
The Annual Dinner was this ,-ear held in the Dovorian Restaurant, and although numbers' were very disappointing, a most enjoyable evening was spent, and once again our thanks are due to Messrs. Gunn and Cocks for the arrangement of a most excellent musical programme, and to those responsible for the rendering of the various items. I very much regret having to say that of 150 Old Boys circularised with a letter in connection with the Dinner and an " At Home" to be held on the \Vednesday follovving, some 125 failed to reply. There is a great deal of work in arranging a function such as this, and it is most discouraging to receive so little courtesy and support. Subscriptions arc somewhat slow in coming in, and I appeal to all who have not as yet paid this year to let me have them as soon as possible.
\Vill members please note that from 1st january next the Secretary's address will be S, Monins Road.
At the Annual Dinner, the future of the Association was. discussed, and a strong Sub-Committee was appointed with the purpose of trying to increase the membership and strengthen the appeal which the Association makes to Old Boys. They hope for loyal support in this effort, and will be pleased to receive through the Secretary any suggestions towards the desired end.
\Ye have received the f()llowing items of personal news, and shall always be pleased to hear of successes, appointments, or other interesting events concerning fonner members of the School :
C. G. Jarrett has started work at the Home Office, Whitehall. C. J. S. Mumford has obtained a post with Messrs. Lever Bros. at Port Sunlight.
H. Newman is at Buckland Paper Mill.
S. Dilnot bas been placed in charge of a sub-section of research on cotton by his finn, Messrs. jas. \Villiamson and Sons, Ltd., of Lancaster.
E. IV!. Smith, who went out to Brazil two years ago representing Messrs. Thorneycroft, had exciting times in Sao Paulo during the ITCL'nt unsuccessful revolution.
Frank S. Downs is Accountant, not Secretary as recorded last (l'rm, to St. James' Parish Church Council. He is also Secrdan- to three important D()ver Companies, a Fellow of the Incorp'jl:ated Secretaries' Associati()n, and Hon. Secretary and TreaSEl'l'r to the Dewer and District Association of the Coal Ml'rch~1i1ts' Federation of Great Britain.
S. H. l\Inrris writes from l\Iargate that he has completed the Final of the Institute of Bankers' Examination. R. A. Crofts has also obtained this qualification.
M. Castle has taken a post with the South-East Kent Electric power Company.
L. C. Hogben has a clerkship under Messrs, Knocker, Elwin and L~tmbc'rt, Solicitors, of Dover.

We are pleaseel to announce the follovving marriages :H._'my E. Dargan to Miss Grace V. I. Jeffery, on 1st August, at St. Andrew's Church, Coulsdon, Surrey.
Thomas Hood to :Miss Freda D. Holman, on 1st August, at CharH! ,n Church, Dover.
William E. Motley to Miss Ivy Volant, on 6th August, at St. Michael's Church, Camden Town.
Edward \V. Fuller to Miss \Vinifred L. Hammond, on 6th August, at the Church of the Ascension, Portsmouth.
Eric W. Pudney to Miss Hilda D. Darby, on 24th August, at Buckland \Vesleyan Church, Dover.
John lVIorecroft to Miss Hilda Foley, on 7th September, at the Catholic Church, Hythe, Kent.

G. E. HARROW, Hon. Sec.

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Old Pharosians' Cricket Club.

    AJth()ugh difficulty was experienced in fielding a regular XI., the Club had quite a satisfactory season. \Ve played IS matches and ',\'1m 6 ; but of the S lost, several resulted in close finishes; the remaining match was a tie.
We are arranging an attractive fixture list for next season, and theI"l' will be several vacancies in the team. \\-e extend a hearty invitation to all O]d Boys in the town who are interested in cricket to join us and help to maintain the standard of the Club.

The record of the season 1932 is as follows :

Played 15, won 6, lost 8, tie 1.
Average runs per ,yicket, q.-I8; opponents, 13,92,

Results from 9th July.

July g-Old Pharosians 164; Highland Light Infantry 147.
" I6-Royal Sussex Regt, 102; Old Pharosians 102.
" 23-Canterbury Excelsior 142; Old Pharosians 146 for z wkts,
" 30-01d Pharosiaus g8; Royal Sussex 109 for 7 wkts.
Aug. 6-01d Pharosians 125 ; Scaforth Highlanders 132.
" zo-Seaforth Highlanders 38 and 69 for 6 wkb, ; Old Pharosians 158 for 4 wlds,
" 27-Army School of Education 1(,8; Old Pharosians 72.

A. C. L. BROWNE, NOlI. Sec.

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Old Pharosians' Football Club.

    The advent of the present season gave promise of a successful
time for the Club in the League. Several of the weaker positions
had been strengthened, and increased membership had led
to the formation of a 2nd XI. Ill-luck in the matter of injuries
lias, however, dogged the team, and at present our record is
only mediocre
Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. Points.
9 3 3 3 9
It was evident after the practice games at the beginning
•of the season that the enthusiasm of the younger members
of the Club warranted re-forming the 2nd XI. This has been
done with considerable success. A fixture list of about twenty-
five games has been arranged, of which nine have been played to
date, three having been won and six lost. Boys leaving School
would be well advised to join this team to accustom themselves
to the hurly-burly type of football encountered outskle School
games. R. R. SUTTON, Hon. Sec.

HOUSE NOTES.
Buckland House.

    The two points of interest during the term have been the
Swimming Sports and House Football. In both we have been
successful, iwing chiefly to really good combined efforts. The
swimmers who trained so assiduously in the baths are to be
congratulated on their excellent results. They are but few,
however, compared with the large numbers of non-swinuners.
The House must realise that swimming is every bit as important
as the other sports, and the championship often depends on
swimming results. It therefore behoves everyone who is at all
interested in his House to learn to swim at least one length.
    At football the 1st XI. has performed creditably, in view of
~he many absences and consequent changes. The 2nd XI. are
so far undefeated ; this is chiefly due to the defence, which
has worked hard, and is to be congratulated. Both forward
lines have been disappointing. The East Cup games will be
occupying attention shortly, and here we have reasonable hopes
of success, with most of last season’s team still available.
Next term a start must be made early for the Athletic Sports,.
which may well be the deciding factor in the championship.
In conclusion, we welcome the following new boys :—S. E.
B. Allerton, A. H. Butler, P. G. H. Ewer, G. R. Fisher, M. G..
Jenkins, B. Stewart, and V. C. Wakerell.
E.C.S.

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Country House.

    Regarding football, the 1st XI. is faring even better than
last year, having won three matches and lost one. We have
excellent prospects of gaining full points in the remaining matches.
Since eight members of the School team are in the House, there
is no reason whatever why we should have lost one match.
This loss was due to the fact that certain members of the team
do not take the inter-House matches seriously. The result
was seen in the second match with Buckland. Now everyone
must realise that when he is chosen to play he plays not solely
for self-enjoyment, but for the honour of the House. I do not
think the House has ever produced a better 1st XI. ; it is very
strong in every position. The defence is sound, and an under-
standing has developed between the half-backs and the forwards.
Bainbridge, new to the 1st XI., has quickly acquired the useful
habit of shooting immediately upon receiving the ball.
The 2nd XI., in contrast with previous seasons, has not
fared as well, having won only two out of the four matches
played. Goodman has played excellently in goal, and Bowers
is the chief goal-scorer. The goal averages of both teams are
very good. The House is well represented in the School 2nd
and 3rd Xl’s also. Once again our old enemy, the Swimming
Sports, has dealt us a blow more severe even than that of last
year.
Everyone is looking forward to the East Cup Competition,
in which we anticipate success.
We wish to welcome the following boys to the House
G. J. Bartlett, C. G. Bradbeer, M. A. Compton, R. W. Crowther,
J. Edgar, P. J. Harvey, J. B. Keirs, J. W. Menter, H. T.
Paynter, R. D. Rees, R. B. Venus, C. E. Young, D. R. Young.
J.V.

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Maxton House.

    At the beginning of term our prospects in football seemed distinctly good, but recently there has been a very noticeable falling-off in our performance, which is much to be deprecated. Combination in the 1st XI. has been fair, but it is difficult to imagine the situation if Oliver had been absent. Shooting has been decidecUy weak, opportunities for scoring having been missed over and over again. and I strongly urge the forwards to practise first-time shots at goal. Milne has put up some excellent displays as g,)alkeeper. The 2nd XI. has played fairly well individually, but from what I have seen of the play, combination has been an unknown quantity, and combination is, after all, the key-note of successful football. The outlook for Rugby next terrll is quite bright, and we could easily field a XV. on our own.
The results of the Swimming Sports were not disappointing when it is remembered that three of our best swimmers were unable to participate owing to illness or injury. The percentage of swimmers in the House is not nearly high enough, and I see no reason why eighty per cent. of our number should not be able to swim the length. I would also draw attention to the ~ife:Saving Awards, for which a substantial number of points IS gIven.
Once again the House is handicapped by lack of numbers, but this can easily be remedied by increased enthusiasm, as in the past. It is unpleasant to do so, but I must call attention to the slackness of certain older members of the House who are not pulling their weight; not until e1,ery boy takes an active interest can we hope to win the House Challenge Shield, which we have not done since 1927. 'What about it, Reds?
vVe welcome the following new boys to the House :-C. Allingham, D. J. Andrews, W. F. Andrews, D. Baxter, E. F. Bowley, T. F. C. Clarke, R. G. Crooks, D. B. Edwards, F. H. Eversfield, R. E. Grigg, R. W. S. Haines, J. R. Harrow, J. McCulloch, P. vV. Munday, C. E. Phillips, R. G. Standen, R. J. H. Stewart, E. E. Sutton, F. H. Webb, L. G. Webster, B. A. C. vYilcher, \V. P. B. Blackman.
F. G. v\'-O.

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Town House.

    The House is again to be congratulated on winning the House Shield under the excellent leadership of vY. NI. E. White, whose retirement we deeply regret, but our outlook for the future, with his and L. Goodfellow's departure, is none too promising.
At the Swimming Sports in October we maintained the position of second place, L. E. Dargan again winning the 14-16
Championship Cup. The percentage of swimmers in the House is good, but there are still many members whose duty it is to themselves as well as to the House to learn to swim. As regards Life Saving Examinations, we again have the largest number of successes.
At football we have made a poor start, having lost six matches out of eight, winning one and drawing the other. Our single victory was mainly due to the excellent play of Tyrell, Pritchard and S. M. vVest, and to the strong wind which both 1st and 2nd XL's appeared to enjoy. The failures are due, in the 1st XI. to bad team work, and in the 2nd XI. to a deficiency in size. The latter unfortunately cannot be remedied, but it is up to the 1st XI. to play more as a team than as individuals. However, we may hope for better results in the East Cup Competition, as many of our players show talent, and it is their duty to bring the Cup to Town House again.
Finally, we welcome the following new boys :-C. H. Baldwin, J. Dermott, P. Eaton, R. J. Flood, R. J. Fox, A. Hayden, P. J. McVey, I. G. Robson, H. J. Saunders, D. C. Sharp, R. Waite and K. T. White. We sincerely hope that they will settle dowll as soon as possible and give the House their full support. As the number of members in the upper Forms is small, it remains with you juniors to keep up the prestige of the Light Blues. j.W.W., A.D.D.

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FINAL HOUSE POSITIONS, 1931-32.

PERCENTAGES.
House. Football Athletics. Cricket. Swimming. Total.
Town.

SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

    As a contrast to last year’s performance, the School 1st XI.
has fared badly. Perhaps this is due to the fact that only four
members of last year’s team are still at School. The weather
has been unkind, and in three of the matches it was impossible
to play with any accuracy owing to the inclement conditions.
The defence, which is almost new, has played well, and herein
lies the strength of the team. The School has never been
without a good goalkeeper, and Andrews has ably preserved this
tradition. Great difficulty has been experienced in construct-
ing the forward line. The outside positions have caused the
most trouble, and in the whole School there is not a wing man
of the 1st XI. standard. Various changes have been made in
these positions, but in vain. The reason why we have not scored
many goals is because the forwards do not act as a line. They
wander indiscriminately over the field and hang too far back,
often impeding the defence. Consequently, when the halves
kick the ball upfield, there is no one there to receive it, and the
opposing defence has ample time to clear. This fault was
obvious in the last match with Sittingbourne, when the visiting
goalkeeper only had two shots with which to deal.
The season’s 2nd XI., ably captained by Scott, has played
excellently, winning the majority of its matches. The defence
has been sound, but the backs must learn to clear more quickly.
The halves tackle resolutely, but are apt to lose their positions.
There is good combination among the forwards, and they have
all scored goals.
The Under 15 XI. has won three of its four matches, mainly
owing to the good work of the inside forwards. The outside
positions again caused anxiety, and even at the end of the
season have not been competently filled. The defence is erratic
and unsteady when pressed, but Pelham has been a tower of
strength in goal.
It is most disappointing that in so large a School only a
dozen boys attend the matches. The teams wish to thank those
loyal boys who regularly support the School, and hope that many
others will follow their example.

J.V.

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SCHOOL FOOTBALL RESULTS.
1ST XI.

Sept. 28th, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. ~ D.Y.R.M.S. 3.
Oct. ist, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. a; Harvey Grammar School 4.
Oct. 8th, at Astor Avenoe—D.C.S. r ; Simon Langton School 4.
Oct. 12th, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. x ; Margate College 2.
Oct. 26th, at Ashford—D CS. 0; Ashford Grammar School 4.
Nov. md, at Goston—D.C.S. ~ D.Y.R.M.S. 5.
Nov. 9th, at Folkestone—D.C.S. ~ Harvey Grammar School 7.
Nov. 12th, at Astor Avenoe—D.C.S. 2; Old Boys i.
Nov. 23rd, at Astor Avenoe—D.C.S. 2; Ashford Grammar School 7.
Dec. 3rd, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. a; Borden Grammar School 6.

2ND XI.

Oct. ist, at Folkestone—D.C.S. r ; Harvey Grammar School r.
Oct. 8th, at Canterbury—D.C.S. ~ Simon Langton School ~.
Oct. i~th, at Margate—D.C.S. 6; Margate College o.
Nov. 2nd, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. ~ D.Y.R.M.S. 2.
Nov. 9th, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. ~ Harvey Grammar School a.
Nov. i6, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. 7; Margate College a.
Dec. 3rd, at Sittingbourne—D.C.S. 3; Borden Grammar School 4.

3rd XI. (UNDER 15).

Oct. 12th, at Astor Avenoe—D.C.S. 3 ; Margate College a.

Oct. 26th, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. 2; Ashford Grammar School s.
Nov. 2nd, at Guston—D.C.S. r; D.Y.R.M.S. 6.
Nov. 23rd, at Ashford—D.C.S. 2; Ashford Grammar School i.

UNDER 14.

Oct. 8th, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. 3; Simon Langton School i.

House Matches.

1sT Xl’s.

Oct. igth—Buckland i, Country 2; Maxton ~, Town i.
Nov. ~th—Country ro, Town o; Buckland o, Maxton o.
Nov. r6th—Country 2, Maxton a; Buckland 8, Town 2.
Nov. 30th—Country 3, Buckland 4; Town 4, Maxton 2.
Dec. ioth—Maxton 3, Buckland i ; Country 5, Town o.

2ND Xl’s.

Oct. i9th—Buckland 3, Country i ; Maxton 6, Town o.
Nov. ~th—Country i3, Town i ; Buckland 3, Maxton 2.
Nov. i6—Country ~, Maxton 0; Bockland 7, Town 2.
Nov. 30—Country 4, Bockland 5; Town 3, Maxton 3.
Dec. ioth—Bockland 6, Maxton a; Country ii, Town 2.


East Cup—First Round.

Country o. Maxton 0; Bockland 7, Town 4.

Final.

Country i ; Buckland i.
(To be replayed.)

SWIMMING NOTES.

    Owing to the greater opportunities for practice during the
summer holidays it has been decided to make the Swimming
Sports a Christmas Term event. Since the previous sports were
held only last term, there was little change in the successes.
E. C. Sharp again became swimming champion with 20 points,
F. Constable and F. West-Oram being runners-up with 10 and 9
points respectively. The winner of the 14—16 Cup was L. E.
Dargan, and of the Under 14, D. C. Thompson. Canon Elnor
kindly presented the awards and commended the School upon
its fine record of swimmers. At the conclusion of the sports
Buckland House led with 98 points, Town had 68, Maxton 38,
and Country failed to gain a point.


The results of the races, which took place on 5th October were as follows ;- '

Two Lengths (Under I4).-r, D. C. Thompson; 2, D. J. Suter; 3, A. M. Smith. Time, 31 415 sees.

Two Lengths (14-I6).-r, L. E. Dargan; 2, F. Gale; 3, D. M. Heller. Time, 31 115 sees.

Two Lengths (Open).-I, E. C. Sharp; 2, J. B. Pullee; 3, F. G. WestGram. Time, 25 415 sees. (School Record.)

Four Lengths (Under 14).-1, D. C. Thompson; 2, D. J. Suter; 3, F. M. Dunn. Time, I min. 22 115 sees.

FOlt1' Lellgths (14-r6).-I, L. E. Dargan; 2, K. E. Austen; 3, C. 1. 1\01. "Vatson. Time, I min. IS sees.

Six Lengths (Open) .-1, E. C. Sharp; 2, F. Constable; 3, J. B. Pullee. Time, I min. 50 sees.

Two Lengths Handicap (junior Sehool).-I, B. P. Elworthy; 2, A. B. Hurrell; 3, R. J. Fox. Time, 43 415 sees.

Diving Competition (Open).-l, E. C. Sharp; 2, D. 1\'1. Heller; 3, A. D. Dewar.

Two Lengths Back-Swimming (14-16).-1, 1. P. "Vatt; 2, K. R. E. Hart; 3, D. 1\01. Heller. Time, 42 115 sees.

Life Saving Race (Open).-I, E. C. Sharp; 2, F. Constable; 3, F. G. WestGram. Time, 44 213 sees.

House Relay (14-16).-1, Town (L. E. Dargan, \V. F. Dunn, D. 1\01. Heller, 1. P. Watt) ; 2, Maxton (R. P. Beckley, F. Gale, L. G. Kelly, G. D. Magub). Time, 2 mins. 2r sees.

House Relay (Under 14).-1, Buckland (K. Hart, A. 1\1. Smith, D. J. Suter, D. Thompson) ; 2, Town (F. 1\1. Dunn, \'1'. R. Haydon, E. Vv. Silby, J. H. White). Time, I min. 2 4/5 sees. (School Record.)

House Relay (Open).-I, Buckland (G. S. Allen, F. Constable, E. C. Sharp, S. Southey) ; 2, Town (A. D. Dewar, F. Garlinge, J. Kirton, S. 1\1. \Vest). Time, 2 mins. 7 4/5 sees.

Plunging Competition (Open).-r, F. Com;table; 2, F. G. "Vest-Oram; 3, R. G. Borthwick. Distance, 52 ft. 10 ills.

Six Lengths (14-r6).-I, F. Gale; 2, L. E. Dargan; 3, \'1'. Dunn. Time, 2 mills. 5 115 sees.

One Length Novices (Junior Sehool).-r, B. Bilby; 2, S. \Vaters ; 3, F. H. Eversileld. Time, 2r sees.

Tweh'e Lengths (Open).-I, E. C. Sharp; 2, J. Kirton; 3, F. G. WestGram. Tillie, 4 mins. 32 3/5 sees.

After Sports Day, attention was concentrated upon the Life Saving" Course, and in addition to three Awards of Merit, two Honorarv Instructor's Certiflcates, nine Bronze Medallions and twelve IntermC'(~iat{' Certificates of the R.L.S.S. were won, a fact which shows that the interest in swimming is still very much alive and that the HeadMaster's hope for a whole school of swimml:r:, may yet be realisecl.
    The following were successful in the examinations of the RL.S.S. ;
A ward of JIcrit.- J. B. Pullee, s. :\1. West, F. G. \Vest-Oram.
RL.S.S. Instmctor's Certificate (First Class).-G. S. Allen, A. D. Dewar. Bro/l~e JIcdaliio/ls.-D. E. A. Coombs, J. Constable, R. \V. CrO\\"ther, \V. F. Dunn, E. ]. Ewell, K. R. E. Hart, J. H. Kirton, \V. T. Pme,
C. 1. 1\1. ~\Vatson.
Intermediate Ccrtifieates.-D. E. A. Coombs, J. Constablc, R. \V. Crowther, F. 1\1. Dunn, E. J. Ewell, J. H. Kirton, W. T. Pme, E. W. Silby, ~-'... :\1. Smith, D. C. Thompson, C. 1. :\1. "Vatson, A. R. Wilde. F.L.\V.E.

SPORTS ACCOUNT.
8th DECEMBER, 1932.

Rcceip’rs. PAYMENTS.
£s.d £s.d..
July si—Balance 7 p 50 July 22—Secretary’S expenses .. 0 6 ii
~2—Subscriptions 8 ‘7 6 ,, 22—Gratuities to Maids ri 6 0
23—Sale of Fixture Cards i 0 3 Sept. 29—Bartlett o iS 6
23—Sale of Cakes, and pay- Oct. 3—George—for Cartridges o 3 0
ments by extra Visitors ,, i6—Harris—Photo o 8 a
to Parents’ Match I 0 2 Nov. 2—Subscription to R.L.S.S 0 5 0
Sept. p—Subscriptions 29 5 0 ,, 2—Gratuities to Bath Atten-
Nov. n—Subscriptions 55 7 6 dants a 7 6
ap-—From Parents’ Associa- ,, p—Hire of Baths i r 0
tion for list of Social ,, si—Dovorian Coaches 7 0 0
Events 0 7 3 ,, 22—Cheques 0 5 o
is—Dohbrn 0 0 II
Dec. 6—Gsnsn 53 3 II
8—lgglesdeis and Sons 0 p 4
Teas in Visitors and
Parents’ Match 27 ~ 8
Fares (by rail) 7 c6 7
8—Cash in hand 2 iS 6
Balance at Bask . . 20 II 8
£63 7 6 £63 7 6
Audifed and found eoerecf, Outstanding accounts, £38 approx.
W. H. DAnny, W. WILTON BAXTER,
8/22/32. Hon. Treasurer.

D.C.S. CADET COMPANY.

    At the beginning of term a large number of recruits evidenced
our official recognition by the War Office; so large a number, in
fact, that it was necessary to form a “ Number Five Section”
for training purposes. The strength of the Corps is now well
over a hundred.
Shorter days have limited the number of Company parades, but useful drill, both with and without arms, has been carried
out. One Field Day was attempted, but rain came up faster
than the attack, so operations were suspended. Incidentally,
this was the first time in the history of the Corps that cameras
were taken for use as machine-guns. (Not that any photos were
taken, for the light was not good enough. Still, the event
deserves to stand as marking a new epoch in warfare.)
Shooting parades have been held regularly throughout the
term in the Drill Hall, Northampton Street, by kind permission
of Major MowlI and the Ryeland Shooting Cup will be awarded
on the results of these shoots.
The installation of a Company Bugle to be awarded by com-
petition to the best bugler in the Band, should encourage our
buglers-in-embryo to greater efforts.
As we write, comes news that we are again, for the sixth
time, winners of the Lucas Tooth Competition. We anticipate
a Church Parade early next term, when the OC. Dover Garrison
will probably distribute medals and bars.
Official recognition of the Corps means that we are again
permitted to enter candidates for the O.T.C. Examination for
Certificate “ A.” A strong class is now in training for the March
examination, and during the Christmas holidays musketry prac-
tice will be held at the Drill T+tall.
We desire to place on record our thanks to F. Neech for the
gift of a bell tent. Also to those who contributed to our enjoy-
ment of Camp, 1932 (the best yet) by the gift of books, etc., and
sundry very useful articles of gent’s wear (in particular, I remem-
ber braces). GB.

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BALANCE SHEET.

REcEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
/s.d. /s.d.
Balance brt. forward .. 0 19 4 Uniform .. .. 2 5 7
Balance from Camp a/c 32 13 6 Ammnnition .. .. a a
Paymaster E.C. .. 2 o Potter and Co. .. ~ 6
Electric light repairs . . o 8 3~
Cadet Jonrnal .. .. 0 S 9
Messrs. Gunn .. .. o 3 0
Postage .. .. 0 3 0
Balance in hand .. 30 I
~ 13 10 ~ 13 50
‘vV. E. PEARCE,
Audited and found correct, St/I December, 1932.
J. SLATEE.
9th December, 1932.

DRAMATIC SOCIETY NOTES.

    This term has been, as usual, one of great activity for the
Society. For the Prize - Giving the one-act play, “The
Rehearsal,” by Maurice Baring, was produced, and the
rehearsals for the February play, “The Admirable Crichton,’~•
are now in full swing. This production not only requires a large
cast, hut there are boundless opportunities for the stage
manager and his assistants. In all probability a cyclorama will
be fitted before February, and with the admirable stage lighting
and scenery, the play should be as successful as last year’s pro-
duction of “Arms and the Man.”
The experiment of a Junior Dramatic Society has been tried
this term with some success. The mimed plays given at the
Organ Recital and at Speech Day proved a novelty, and the
boys in Form III. did promising work in “ The Luck of Troy.”
Those connected with this branch of the work wish to offer
their best thanks to our highly efficient school electricians.
A Christmas mystery play, called “ The First Christmas
Tree,” is to be given in conjunction with the singing of carols
as a breaking-up effort at the end of term.
F.L.W.E.

MUSICAL SOCIETY NOTES.

    This term has seen the Society active in all its branches
The Orchestra performed very creditably at the Organ Recitals,~
and the Choir again enhanced its reputation at the Prize-Giving.
Through the kindness of D. A. and G. E. Lewis, who have
always taken a keen interest in the music of the School, the
Society now possesses three instruments—a ‘cello, christened
“Douglas,” a viola called “Gordon,” and a clarinet, as yet
unnamed. This is not the first time that the Lewis brothers
have shown their interest in a practical way, and the School
owes them a great debt of gratitude. It is rumoured that certain
members of the Staff are endeavouring to qualify as instru-
mentalists in the School Orchestra. “ It’s an ill wind that
blows nobody any good.”
Orchestral work was revived after the Prize-Giving, and a
• few of the more enthusiastic members appear to accompany the
organ at Morning Prayers. Next term is one of many engage-
ments, and everyone with any pretensions to musical talent
should join either the Senior or the Junior Orchestra. Parents
who wish to find a good home for stray comets, trombones,
flutes, double basses, etc., that may now be occupying the lumber
~room, can send them to the Society, which will endeavour to get
them adopted by budding instrumentalists. Music stands will
also be appreciated, whatever their state of dilapidation.
The Society is very pleased to acknowledge the receipt of
two records of “ The History of Music,” the gift of B. \V. Taylor,
an Old Boy of the School.
F.L.W.E.

THE SCHOOL ORGAN.

    During the summer vacation our School Hall was adorned
and enriched by the erection of the long-talked-of organ, pro-
vided by the generosity of parents, boys and friends of the
School.
The instrument, built by Messrs. J. XV. Walker and Sons,
Ltd., of London, a firm which has supplied or reconditioned
many of the finest organs in the world, is an exquisite combina-
tion of mod.ern science and art. Its perfectly balanced tone,
together with the simple dignity of its appearance, have endowed
our assemblies with an atmosphere which should not fail to
affect the lives of all who are privileged to attend them.
The initial recital was kindly given on the afternoon of
Wednesday, 28th September, by Dr. C. Charlton Palmer,
Organist of Canterbury Cathedral, to whom the School owes a
debt of gratitude.
Dr. Palmer quickly demonstrated the power and possibilities
‘of the organ by a perfect rendering of Bach’s Prelude and Fugue
in G minor, and his concluding contribution, a Berceuse and
Carillon by Vierne, gave to a deeply interested audience some
idea of the difference between modern and less modern music.
Three Old Boys, Messrs. W. Gosby, C. E. Cocks and S. Sharp,
rendered vocal solos with that pleasing finish we have learned
to expect from their performances ; while the School Orchestra,
augmented by well-known and ever-willing friends, and con-
ducted by Mr. S. F. Willis, delighted all present with their inter-
pretation of Handel’s famous Concerto in F.
On the following Saturday evening, Mr. Willis gave a recital
which further revealed the infinite variety of tone and colour
obtainable from a bijou instrument at the hand of a skilled
performer. His presentations of gems from Handel, Bach and
Mendelssohn were enthusiastically received and thor6ughly
enjoyed.. Mr. W. J. Pudney in Honour and Arms, and Mr. \V.
Gosby in Love in Her Eyes not only revealed the excellent quality
of their voices, but further displayed the perfection of the organ
as a substitute for orchestral accompaniment. E. C. Ratclifte,
a boy of the School, acquitted himself well as a solo violinist,
presenting one of Bach’s well-known arias.
The evening programme included three short plays, carefully
produced by Miss Rookwood and executed by some of the
younger boys. Two of the plays were in Mime, and the other,
the Luck of Troy, was spoken. All were pleasingly performed
and well received.
Thus ended the ceremonies, and now—notwithstanding an
interval of silence necessitated by Act of God and Frailty of
Man—the organ is part of the life of our School, fulfilling its
daily function as an aid to worship.
L.W.L.

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PROGRAMMES.
Recital by Dr. C. Charlton Palmer, 28th September, 1932.

s. Organ—Prelude and Fugue in G minor .. .. .. Bach
Two short pieces
(i) To a Water Lily .. .. .. .. Macdowell
(ii) A Sea Song.
2. Strings .. .. .. Suite .. .. .. .. Handel
3. Aria .. ..“ Where e’er you walk” .. .. Handel
XV. Gosnv
4. Organ Concerto in F .. .. .. .. .. .. Handel
5. Organ—Solo ~o. 9 .. .. .. .. .. .. Corelli
(a) Preludjo Largo (b) Allegro
(c) Adagio (d) Allegro
~. Song .. .. “Comfort Ye” (Messiah) .. .. Handel
C. F. CocKs
7. Strings .. .. .. Suite .. .. .. .. Lully
S. Aria .. .. “ It is enough” (Elijah) .. Mendelssohn
S. SHARP
~. Organ .. .. .. Berceuse .. .. .. Vievne
Carillon

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Recital by Mr. S. F. Willis, M.A., 1st October, 1932.

i. Organ .. Toccata and Fugue in D minor .. .. Bach
2. Strings .. .. .. Suite .. .. .. .. Lully
3. Song .. .. “ Honour and Arms” .. .. Handel
W. J. PUDNEY
4. Organ .. .. .. Short Pieces .. .. .. Handel
Gavotte and Musette Bourr~e
Hornpipe Faof are
5. Violin Solo .. .. Aria .. .. .. .. Bach
F. C. RATCLTFFE
6. Organ Concerto in F .. .. .. .. .. .. Handel
Allegro Andante
7. Mimed Play ..“ The House of Lost Things” .. .. O.M.R.
8. Play .. •. “The Luck of Troy” B. C. Oakden, M. Sturt
g. Mimed Play “The King’s Birthday Present” .. .. 0MB.
10. Organ .. .. Meditation .. .. .. .. Sturgis
Evensong .. .. .. .. Martin
is. Strings .. .. .. Suite .. .. .. .. Handel
12. Song .. .. “ Love in her eyes” .. .. Handel
W. Gosny
13. Organ .. .. Finale of First Sonata .. Mendelssohn

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The balance sheet of the two recitals shows a net profit of
f21 6s. 4d., which has been added to the Organ Fund.

SPEECH DAY.

    This Annual Event on 18th November followed the familiar
pattern, now rapidly becoming traditional, with the Town
Hall packed by an enthusiastic crowd of boys, parents and
others interested in the welfare of the School, all anxious to
cheer the prize-winners, to enjoy the subsequent programme
of entertainment, and, in fact, to follow with interest all the
evening’s proceedings.
On this occasion the prizes were presented by Lady Ebbisham,
and the Speech Day Address was (lelivered by Lord Ebbisham,
G.B.E., who, as Sir Roland Blades, was a distinguished Lord
Mayor of London, having held this office in 1926-7. Amongst
those on the platform were also Lady Violet Astor, Brigadier
C. A. Howard, D.S.O., and the Mayor and Mayoress of Dover.
We were sorry to learn that Canon Elnor, the Chairman of
the School Governors, and Mr. Hugh Leney, their Vice-Chairman,
were both unable to be present through indisposition. In
their absence Alderman Sellens, a senior member of the Govern-
ing Body and an old friend of the School and of Dover Education
in general, presided over the meeting, introducing Lord and
Lady Ebbisham in a dignified speech. His lordship’s remarkable
public career as a former Lord Mayor and Member of Parliament
as Chairnian of important corporations, and as a Director of
the Southern Railway, was referred to, and the applause of the
audience bore out the Chairman’s assurance of our appreciation
of the presence of such distinguished visitors.
The Head Master’s report was, as all with previous experience
of such occasions expected, complete, instructive, always
interesting, and eulivened with flashes of entertainment. His
review of the year’s doings omitted nothing, praising worthy
achievement, but neither shirking criticism nor concealing
shortcomings, amongst the latter being a regrettable decline
in the support given to the School Benevolent Fund. Parents
were probably most interested in the reported decision of the
K.E.C. not to raise school fees, and in the forecast of possible
changes in the admissions to scholarships and free places and
in school examinations. That red-letter day in the School’s
history, when Prince George opened the Astor Avenue buildings,
was recalled to our memory, and a summary of all the activities
in and connected with the School concluded with a note of
thanks to those by whose financial support this ceremony and
the award of Form Prizes were made possible.
A vote of thanks to Lady Ebbisham was gracefully proposed
by Lady Violet Astor, seconded by the Mayor of Dover, and
carried with hearty applause and Kentish Fire. Lady Ebbisham
replied in a short speech which delighted all her hearers.
Lord Ebbisham, on rising to speak, soon endeared- himself
• to his audience by his genial personality, describing himself, in
referring to the speeches of the two ladies, as an “ also ran.
He congratulated the School on its successes, giving special
mention to Jarrett, who had created a record in the First Division
Civil Service Examination. The outstanding points in a speech
which covered much ground in a short space of time, were the
great need for care in the choice of careers, the importance of
character as an asset in commercial life, and the good fortune
of boys living in this age when medicine, surgery and other
branches of science had brought the possibility of a fuller and
longer life within everybody’s reach.
The concert programme which followed reflected credit on
all concerned. The mimed play “The Coming of the King”
was performed by the Juniors. The introduction of this
dramatic form, which appeared in our Speech Day proceedings
for the first time, suggests that this may eventually prove a
more suitable mode of dramatic expression for our young actors
than the ordinary dialogue play. The actions were well suited
to the narrative, which was well and clearly read by the
Narrator.”
The School Choir pleased the audience by their effective
rendering of three well contrasted pieces. “ Come, Gentle
Spring” (Haydn) was followed by Bridge’s setting of the rollick-
ing “Dick Turpin” song from “ Pickwick Papers,” and the
concluding item was the rousing “Hungarian March” from
Berlioz’s “Faust.” This was a fine all-round achievement,
style and expression being in each case excellent.
The Senior Dramatic Club, courageous as ever, produced
Maurice Baring’s short one-act skit, “ The Rehearsal.” The
fact that the players were able to be convincing in modern
dress while Mr. William Shakespeare stood, complete in Eliza-
bethan ruff and cloak, in the background, is a proof of the
excellence of the whole production, and if one singles out
Macbeth and the Producer for special mention, it is rather
because the play provided them with special opportunities
than on account of any lack of merit in the other members of
the cast. The moral, relating to the relevancy of a well-known
passage in “ Macbeth,” will, no doubt, be taken to heart by
all students of the play.
“Forty Years On” and “God Save the King” brought the
proceedings to a close.
W.H.D.

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PRIZE LIST.

Parents’ Association Prizes.

Merit Cards.—R. V. Baker (Senior) R. F. Allen (Junior).
Geog~aphy.—B. V. Gutsell.
Arts and Crafts.—G. A. Stourton.
Science.—E. C. Sharp.
Special Endeavour—F. B. Crush (Senior) D. W. Waters (Junior).
Mayor’s Good Fellowship Prize.—L. W. Goodfellow.

Chairman’s School Certificate Prize.—F. A. Cockfield.
Head Master’s Prize.—C. J. S. Mumford.
Thomas Memorial Prize.—F. Constable.
Clatworthy Latin Prizes.—F. L. W. Fade (Senior) E. W. Bishop (Junior).
Tunnell History Prizes.—F. L. Cockfield (Senior) L. R. Stanley (Junior).
Old Boys’ Cadet Prize.—C.Q.M.S. H. C. Blackford.
Staff Prizes.—G. F. Fox and F. G. West-Oram (Senior); D. C. Thompson
(Junior).
Form Prizes.—V. A. J. Ravensdale (VI. Arts) ; G. L. J. Bailey (VI. Science);
M. Capelli (VI. Commerce) I. P. Watt (Va.) ; H. M. Kennard (Vb.)
H. C. Young (Vc.) ; J. Le Prevost (IVa.) ; C. R. Archibald (IVb.)
H. Edmond (IVc.); N. N. Blaxland (lila); J. A. Merricks (Ilib.);
H. C. Willcox (IJIc.) ; J. J. Myers (ha.) ; R. C. Stringer (lib.) ; T. F.
Jones (Ix.) ; J. W. A. Pierce (Jy.) ; C. F. Moor (Jr.) ; J. F. Stribley
(Upper Trans.) ; A. R. Makey (Lower Trans.) ; D. S. Hopper (Prcp.).
Tunnell Memorial Cup.—L. W. Goodfellow.
Cadet Corps Section Cup.—Sect. III.—Sjt. W. hi. F. White.
Ryeland Shooting Cup.—Sect. 111.—Sit. W. M. F. White.

In addition to the Special Prizes given by the Mayor of
Dover (Councillor F. Morecroft), the Chairman (Rev. Canon
W. G. Elnor), the Head Master, School Staff, Parents’ Asso-
ciation and Old Boys’ Association, the Form Prizes were this
year provided from funds generously subscribed by Parents
and Friends of the School, whose names appear below.
A few other expenses had to be met in connection with the
Prize-Giving, and a balance sheet has been sent to the subscribers.
The Kent Education Committee kindly undertook to pay all
printing expenses.
The School is most grateful for the ready and liberal response
to the appeal which was made.

LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS.

Mrs. Harrison, Mr. H. Leney, Mr. F. B. Crush, Rev. H. Sauniarez
Smith, Mr. W. Bradley, Mr. G. H. Stourton, Mr. F. C. Wilde, Mr. J. La
Prevost, Miss Bomford, Mr. W. J. Barnes, Ald. C. J. Sellens, Mr. A.
Partridge, Mr. A. Coveney, Mrs. Lord, Mr. H. Sneigrove, Mr. F. M. Smith,
Mr. H. A. Flworthy, Mrs. Flood, Mr. J. Paterson, Mr. F. C. Martin, Mr.
L. J. Langbam, Mr. C. Gane, hir. W. Goldfinch, Mr. XV. F. Peverley, Mr. A.
Kendall, Mrs. Benz, Mrs. S. Golding, Mrs. Ensor, Mr. A. F. Makey, hIr. H.
Howarth, Mr. H. Southin, Mr. H. Young, Mr. H. De Carteret, Mr. hi. Heller,
Mr. F. W. Crofts, Mr. T. Delahaye, Mr. F. F. Woodard, Mr. S. A. Hopper,
Mrs. Wilde, hir. A. U. Gibh, Mr. P. Callanan, Mr. M. Rotherham, Mrs.
Hopper, Mr. F. Ovenden, Mr. W. Thompson, hir. L. H. Pearce, Mrs.
Floyd, Mrs. Slator, Mrs. Barling, hir. XV. Haydon, hirs. Goodall, hirs. Paton,
Mrs. Castle, Mrs. Bone, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Manning, Mr. C. Kirk, Mr. W.
Josey, Mr. W. Hayden, Mrs. Archibald, Mrs. Constable, Mrs. Philpott,
Mr. C. Weston, Mrs. Coulter, Mr. S. F. Harman, Mr. F. Webb, Mrs.
McCulloch, Mr. A. T. Crowther, hir. F. Stock, Mrs. Paddock, hIrs. Hart,
Mr. A. Jones, Mr. G. Bilby, Mrs. Fade, Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Sharp, Mrs.
Stanley, Mr. A. Cleverley, Mrs. Weir, hirs. Vidler, Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Ralph,
Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Grigg, hirs. Eversfleld, Mrs. Southey, Mrs. Edmond,
Mr. J. Wilkinson, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. Kelly, Mr. T. H.
Platt, Mr. J. Smalley, hirs. Watkins, hir. G. Balsdon, Mr. G. Fox, Mr.
Menter, Mrs. Andrews, hirs. Pay, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. Wanstall, hirs. Hart,
Mr. G. Woods, Mr. S. Lawrence, hir. G. Kennard, Mrs. Baker, Mr. W. F.
Willcox, Mrs. Bailey, hir. H. Stretch, Mrs. Clarke, hirs. Butler, Mrs. Butt,
Mrs. Bradbeer, hir. H. Gregory.

THE SCHOOL LIBRARY.

    It is now twelve months since the Library was first set in
order for the visit of H.R.H. Prince George, and then firmly
established as a School institution. Since that time not merely
have more books been added by the School and others presented
by kindly donors, but improvements have also been made in
the working arrangements. We want the Library to be more
and more a means of intellectual assistance and enjoyment
which can be acquired in no other way—particularly so, as there
is no Public Free Library in the borough. Various changes have
been made as the result of suggestions, and I shall welcome
any further feasible proposals that will make for smooth working
and increased usefulness.
I am glad to report that the Reference Section has missed
only two books (which we shall probably recover) this term;
and so it appears that borrowers are alive to the fact that forgetfulness or negligence are a hindrance to efficient working. A good share of credit for the improved state of affairs must go to the Library assistants, Cockfield (Prefect) and Milne, to whom we are an indebted for their vigilance ~md care-this I testify from personal observation. :May I appeal to users of the Library not only to observe the written rules (which are few and simple), but also to assist in keeping the room perfectly tidy?
It is with great pleasure and sincere thanks that we are again able to record gifts of books (detailed below)-also the making by l\Ir. Rowlands of a lino block for printing book labels, and his promise to prepare a Donation Register in vellum as a penllancnt record which we hope wiII be
" stretched in never-ending line"
to be perused (and, let us trust, continued) by those who come in aftertime.
W. UNCLES, School Librarian.

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ADDITIONS, AUTUMN TERM, 1932.
Reference Department.
Donation Copies.

"Y. L. YOUDEN, EsQ.
" The Great \Yar " (\Vilson and Hammerton).
F. \VHITEHOUSE, EsQ.
" Illu~hated Notes on English Church History" (Rev. A. Lane);
" Lectures on Teaching" (Fitch) ;" School :\1a.nagement andl\Iethods of Instruction" (Collar and Crook); " Engineering for l\Iunition \Vorkers" (Schofield and Driver).
E. H. BAKER, EsQ.
" A Dictionary of Dates" (Haydn).
W. UNCLES, ESQ.
" Intentions" (Oscar \Vikle).
B. \V. TAYLOR, EsQ.
" A History of Europe. 1815-1923 " (Marriott) ;" The British Empire" (Demangeon, trans. Row).
F. D. NEECH
" Applied Clremishy Report" ; " Sulj)huric Acid and /I.cid Products" (Martin and Foucar) ;" Industrial Chenri:;try " (Rogers and Aubert) ;
" Chemi:;try " (\-arions) ; " Industries des ."'cides .i.\Iineraux " (Baud) ;
" Picturesque Scotland"; " :\1usic" (Bannister).
S. SOUTHEY
" The \Vars of the Jews" (Josephus) ; " The Antiquities of the Jews" (Josephus).
P. D. COOKE
" Principles of Economics" ('\1aroh<111).
J. F. WISE
" The South American Handbook, 1928."

G. E. Fox
"The Science ~1a.5ter's Book, Part. H.-Chemistry and Biology" (.",cHam) ; " Living :\lachinery" (Hill).

Copies purchased by the School.

"Raihvays, 1:325" (\Vood and Stamp); "The Geographical Interpretation of Topographical Mal)s" with Atlas (Garnett); "The Problem of a Career" (Ed., Cairns); "The Incorporated Accountants' Year Book, 1932."

General Library.
Donation Copies.

To VI. Form Library

MISS O. 1\1. ROOKWOOD
" The Crime of Sylvestre Bannard" (France) ; " The First Hundred Thousand" (Ian Hay).

F. \VHITEHOUSE, EsQ.
" Cap and Gown Comedy" (:'\!oncrieff).

E. ALLlNGHAM
" Eldorado" (Orczy); "The Elusive Pimpernel" (Orczy); " The Bronze Eagle" (Orczy).
F. D. NEECH
" Dea.r Enemy" (\Vebster); " The Drums of \Var" (Stacpoole);
" ,-\. Prince of Sinners" (Oppenheim).

E. J. EWELL
" The Leavenworth Case" (Green); " Crewe Train" (l\!acaulay);
" Ultimatum" (?'Tacclure) ; " The Bondman" (Caine).

To General Fiction Library

MISS O. M. RooKwooD
" The Jade Eing" (~Iatthews).

F. \VHlTEHOUSE, EsQ.
"The Histmy of Henry Esmond" (Thackeray); "Tom Brown's Schooldays" (Hughes).

F. D. NEECH
"The Trail of the S\yord" (Parker); " Fireman Hot" (Hyne);
, An Imaginative Man" (Hickens) ;" The Adventures of Ulysses" (Lamb); "Blue Jay" (\Ycbling); "The Pirate Submarine" (\Vesterman).

J. LE PREVOST
"Forge of Foxenl)y" (Goodyear); "Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force" (\Vesterman); " The Secret Battleplane" (Westerman); " The Airship Golden Hind" (\Vcsterman); " Sea Scouts of the PUrd" ('Westerman); "The Blue Eidge Patrol" (Walker); " Mobsley's Mohicans" (Avery) ; " Dr. Jolliffe's Boys" (Hough).
E. J. EWELL
. The Coming of Navarre" (Caine) ; " Bi11y Barcroft" ('Vesterman) ; " The Pirate" (Scott) ; " Silas Verne~'" (Pickering).

G. F. :\L,"RTELL
" A Gentleman at Arms" (Strang).

R. E. B. HICK~HK
.. Contarini Fleming" (Disraeli).

H. IV. RELF
., Treasure Island" (Stevenson).

G. Fox
" Smith's 'Veek" (Warren-Bell) ; " Holiday Annual, 1928."

To Genera! Non-Fiction Library

F. IVHITEHOUSE, EsQ.
" The Life of Nelson" (Southey).

R. KILLlCK
" The More Compleat Cricketer" (E:night).

To Junia)' Library

F. IVHITEHOUSE, EsQ.
" The Little Treasure Island" (lIIee).

F. D. NEEcH
.. Gulliver's Travels" (Swift); " Philosopher Jack" (Ballantyne); .. Days of History" (Calvert and Henderson) ; " The British Boys' Annual" 17th and 18th Year; " The Boys' Own Annual" (Ed., Pocklington) ; "The Big Book for Boys" (Ed., Strang); "Boys" Annual" (Blackie).

E. J. EwELL
"Bob Layton's Adventures" (Cubitt); "The Little Knight" (E:enyon) ; .. The Children of the New Forest" (JUarryat).

R. E. B. HICK~L\N
" Adventures in Africa" (E:ingston); "The Perils of Peterkin" (Leighton) ; "IVillie's Ordeal" (Grey); "The Little Admiral" (lIIilwraith) ; " From Log Cabin to White House" ; " The Boys of the Red House"; and" Sandy" (Green and Maybury).

.Also a number of copies purchased by the School for the GENERAL LIBRARY.

F.L.C.

SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

    Board of Education State ScllOlarship.-F. L. \V. Eade.
Eutrance ScholarshiP to the Sorthampton Polytechnic Enp,ineeriJlg C'ollc£.;c.-E. \V. Hampshire.
Oxford and Cambridge J oillt Board Higher Certzji'cates.-F. L. Cockilcicl, F. Constable, '~F. L. W. Eade, B. V. GutselI, V. A. J. Ravensdale.
" Distinction in French
London Higher School Certificates.-F. Constable, G. E. Fox,
E. C. Sharp, F. G. West-Oram.

London Inter. Arts.-C. J. S. Mumford.

London Inter. ScieJ/ce.-F. Constable, E. C. Sharp.

LOlldoJ/ GeJ/eral School Certificates.-A. Andrews, tA. J. Andrews, tF. K. G. Balsdon (2), tR. G. L. Bowles (1), t*H. S. Burden (3), R. F. Cadman, F. W. J. Cambridge, t*F. A. Cockfield (5), E. J. Crocker, L. E. Dargan, t*E. J. Ewell (3), rD. C. Geddes (1), M. G. Gibb, B. H. Harrison, H. NI. Kennard (r), W. T. W. Kesby, tR. Killick, H. L. Leach, A. W. Lyons (2), tF. W. 1\1cToldridge, G. D. Magub (r), A. L. J. :\feckiff. F. Oliver, P. C. R. Pearce (1), tS. C. Philpott (2), A. E. Pritchard, E. C. Ratcliffe (1), M. W. F. Robson, E. J. Rogers, J. G. Scott, R. F. Slator. G. A. Staurton (r), tG. S. Taylor, tR. J. Unstead (r), t J. H. T. Waight, t*1. P.
, Watt (5), tR. M. Wraight (1), H. C. Young (2).

Figures in brackets represent number of Distinctions gained.
"Honours Certiflcate. t Qualified for London :Matriculation.

OLD BOYs.-C. G. J arrett.-First place in the First Division Civil Service Examination for Indian Civil Service, Home Civil Service, and Foreign Office and Diplomatic Service.

MERIT LIST.

Form V.a.—Stanley (2), Le Prevost.
V.c.—Edinond, L. Kemp.
IV.a.—Blaxland (2), Heller (2), Goodbun (2), Bromley,
Goodwin, Arnold, Pearson, Gregory, Fittall.
JV.b.—Bowers.
III.a.—Jacobs (2), Donald (2), Myers (2), Baker (2),
Vince (2), Matcham.
II.a.—Allen (2), Treadwell, Jones, Bond, Woods.
,; I.a.—Gibb (2), Ewer, 1-lames, Bowley, Harvey, Harman,
Butler.
I.h.—M. G. Jenkins (2), Wakerell (2), Menter (z), Kendall,
Kent, Howarth.
Upper Trans.—Dunster (2), Kirk (2), Makey (2), Wilde (2),
Bilby, A. G. Paddock.
Lower Trans.—Hopper (2), G. J. Paddock (2), Wiloher (2),
S. A. Waters.
Prep.—A. J. Hayden, Coveney.

VALETE.

L. H. R. ABBoTT.—Cadet Corps; School Orchestra; Dramatic
Society. Studying law at the Law Society’s Hall, London.
A. G. STONE—Town House 2nd XI. Football; Bronze Medallion
and Proficiency Cert., R.L.S.S.
A. E. J. JoHNsToNE.—Lce.-Cpl. Cadet Corps (Band); Town
House 1st XI. Football, 2nd XI. Cricket. Joined Mer-
cantile Marine.
R. P. TOWNSHEND.—Cadet Corps (Band) ; Bronze Medallion and
Proficiency Cert., R.L.S.S. Clerk in Deal Library.
D. W. JoNEs.—Lce.-Cpl. Cadet Corps; School 2nd XI. Foot-
ball.
A. L. J. MEcIUFF.—Lce.-Cpl. Cadet Corps; Chingford, 1931.
Removed to Aldershot.
E. R. H. BEARD.—Country House 2nd XI. Football and Cricket.
H. C. YouNG.—Country House 2nd XI. Football and Cricket.
Joined father’s business.
F. W. J. CAMBRIDGE.—MaXtOn House 1st XI. Cricket, 2nd XI.
Football.
E. A. H. DRuRY.—School 2nd XI. Football. Apprenticed,
Messrs. Bateman, Dover.
S. C. PHILPOTT.—Appointed Weights and Measures Office, Dover.
E. J. CRocKER.—Clerkship at Covent Garden.
G. F. MARTEL.—Parents removed to Brighton.
H. S. BURDEN. R. J. M. GORDON. J. H. HILLS.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

    The following boys are serving on the Magazine Committee
for this year :—F. L. W. Eade, A. Bussey, I. P. Watt, A.
Andrews, E. C. Sharp, F. G. West-Oram, R. G. Borthwick, A. E.
Pritchard, E. XV. Bishop, A. J. T. Slater.


The above-named will be glad to receive, at any time, con-
tributions for future issues of The Pisaros.


The School Charity Fund amounted, on 5th December, to
£‘s 19s. 4~dl. ; this includes a sum of ~5 12s. od. for poppies on
iith November. 1

Last year the following subscriptions were sent :—To Dover
Hospital, f25; Poppy Fund, £6 6s. od.; Alexandra Rose Day
Fund, £2 9s. 2d.; Waifs and Strays, Lr ios. od.; Deal Hospital,
£2 2s. od.; Treloar Cripples’ Hospital, fi is. od.; Kent Playing
Fields Association, ~s. od.; and a balance of 14s. &~d. was
carried forward; but to make this result possible a sum of f2
had to be advanced, so that this year’s fund starts with a debit
balance. A big effort must be made if our help to deserving
causes is not to diminish.


We have been pleased to receive visits during the term from
Brig. C. A. Howard, D.S.O., A. Larkin, Esq., of Ramsgate, a
former member of the Kent County Council, Herr Moser, of
Tfibingen University, and Dr. Chas. A. Day, of Wolverhampton.


We were sorry to part with Mr. M. Castle, who has for some
time past given good service as laboratory assistant, but has
now left to take up a better post. His place has been taken
by P. 5. Wraight.


We thank the boys who sent in contributions to this issue,
and regret having to omit some of their articles through pressure on
our space. The best of the unpublished efforts were those of I. E.
Pengelly, M. G. Jenkins, J. W. Menter and R. W. S. Haines.

YE CHRONICLE.

    Ye knyghtes, squiers and eke ye lessere frye, herkene unto
ye voyce of ye chroniclere. Gonne are ye staiwarte henchemen
of ye yeere that is paste, som to sondrie toons to preserve ye
Highere Educacioun and som do remayne in Dovorre perchaunce
to lerne somthinge of ye Lowere Educacioun; peace to hir
manes Is nat Blakkye hied to Macbredig fore to maken
gretere magike in ye labbes of Chimie, where noon Aybeecee
cryethe “To mee “ ; and Bubbie, also y-clept Spenserre, lo I
does he nat make ye sope which ye wardene of ye castel for-
getteth to putte in ye washebasouns, and whiche ye varlets
forgette to fishe out of ye bathes in ye changynge roomes.
Nowe grate was ye rejoyciuge of ye knyghtes, squiers and
yeomenne at ye noble vanquisbynge of Giante Xam. Butte
forsoothe eek som wyghtes are stille arrayede agaynste ye same
fell monstoure whiche roveth ye londe seekynge whom he maye
devoure. Nowe ye Overlorde was eek so destracte with ye
attakes of Giante Xam thatte he didde falle and grate was the
falle thereof. Forsoothe, fewe days was he nat seen in ye Halle
and som of ye varlets didde secretely rejoyce thereatte.
    Whanne that ye terme was litel y-spent didde ye whole
compagnie of wyghtes gaddre togeddre to barkene unto ye
murie orgoun, and thereaftere ye Overlorde didde decree that noon
must discourse whyle that ye musicke didde y-playe. Butte ye
winde blewe and ye raine felle and bete upon ye castel so that ye
orgoun was despoiled. Yea, watere didde gette hym into ye shorte
circel and eek formed ye vicious circuite. Thanne were herde gron-
ings for feare of anothere Bazaare, until ye mightie Kayeecee didde
spume ye Lorde Economee and lo! does not ye orgoun pleye as of
yore, and is there nat oon of ye squieres that thinketh he kouthe
pleye on ye basse fidel so that monie of ye varlets doe complaine
of ye kattes, and eek sum of ye dogges.
Nowe ye tyme was fulfilled whanne that ye knyghtes, sqmers
and yeomen didde forgathre in ye Toun Halle for to gett hem
hir rewardes of valoure. Ande ye fayre Ladye didde pulle at
ye jerkin of ye joviale Highe Lorde Mashibbe after thatte he had
discoursed on monie thinges, and eer longe didde he nat cease
from hise discourses, whanne was herde grate clappynge through
ye Halle. Thanne was sange swete musik, the whiche didde
telle of ye gentil Springe which noon ne knoweth, and eek of ye
bolde Turpin and a cochemanne hise gullete. Butte of ye
pleye, “it needeth not to speke of that as nowth,” eek tho’ it
hadde some success. Nor of ye guerriers whiche didde hem hie
to Huff am whan ye Lorde Weppe didde crye, “Avaunt, ye
varlets, and maken attacke upon ye trekke-karte,” for are
nat hir names y-writ in watere? Ande as fore the rest of youre
deedes, if ye woulde hem kouthe, can ye not rede hen~ in ye
boke Pharos?
FEwEDAL YE SCRYBE.

ANY COMPLAINTS?

    Night after night, ever since our last Camp, we have nestled
snugly in our beds. Now, here we all are in the rain at New
Downs Farm with nothing but a ground sheet between us and
Mother Earth. But we are soon to find that she is far from
proving a hard nurse to those who compose themselves prudently
in her capacious lap. Did not Jacob, with only a stone for
pillow, find Bethel? At any rate, we are as well provided
for as he was. We have a stout tent above us, and a kit-bag
full of oddments can serve for pillow. But the bare earth must
be our resting place ; there we make our bed. Night falls;
“Lights Out” sounds, and silence reigns. We have got back
to Nature with a stride, and although sleep lingers, before long
a good digestion and a quiet conscience together work a miracle
—hard earth and rugged pillow are as down; Sancho, we feel,
was not far out when he pronounced his benediction on the
inventor of sleep.
    But blessings no less on him who first invented R6veill6!
It is a call that stirs us. We turn out punctually on the first
morning at Camp. The rain has gone, and the sun rides in a
clear sky. There is already a buzz of activity in some quarters
smoke is drifting from the cook-house; the Sawyer stove looks
businesslike ; 4he porridge is thickening in the dixies. There
is hewing of wood and drawing of water. The cook’s mate,
casually plying his chopper while watching the evolutions of a
couple of ‘planes out Manston way, makes early work for the
M.O. Soon there is a good deal of coining and going with wash-
bowls, the contents of which, alas I too often seem to fail in
their true mission. Nevertheless, we regularly observe the
matutinal rite of ablution, even though we miss its efficacy.
So wholesome is the ceremony that none, save, perhaps, the
cooks, may claim indulgence.
The Orderly Officer is early astir, but the ominous creaking
of the Serjeant Major’s camp bed probably indicates merely
another turn over. At any rate, we hope that nothing worse
is portended, for we have not yet forgotten the calamity that
befell him when we were last at Sandwich Bay. The fresh
air has already sharpened our appetites, and as we polish our
buttons and badges, and smarten up our habiliments, we glance
occasionally at the cook-house, where a growing liveliness seems
to indicate a crisis. Certain of our comrades are discussing
the virtues of porridge, and giving estimates of the amount of it
consumed in the Officers’ Mess. We wonder how it will turn
out this morning—the cook’s first effort. We are not kept
long in suspense, for the Orderly Bugler soon gives us the cook-
house call.
We look to the bugler to control our activities throughout
the day. At his breath we wake, mess, parade; take a turn
of duty, turn in, sleep. The recruit soon comes to realise the
significance of each blast, while the veteran recognises the
individual bugler, as he does the poet, by his peculiar melody,
and grants him equal indulgence in the matter of an occasional
licence. Whenever, therefore, we hear the Serjeant Major
shout “ Orderly Bugler I “ we are naturally on the qui vive,
and keep an eye on the Orderly Tent, which is always a centre
of interest, and especially so at certain times. At a table in
the opening sits the Major, wreathed in clouds, like Jupiter
enthroned. How serene as he settles routine with the O.C.,
or talks of camps of the past I But let his eye light upon
some delinquency, then what a sudden out-pouring of wrath I
What thunder and lightning I What relief, too, when the
defaulter knows the worst and hears the welcome “ Left turn.
Quick march I”
After breakfast comes the daily inspection, which is a regular
feature of camp life. Any slight irregularity is sure to be detected
by the Argus-eyed Higher Command. Number 8 tent may
stand as stiffly at attention as any lifeguards; they may look
as innocent as cherubs. They are reckoning without their
host. His eye is intent on those potatoes, whose toilet has
apparently just been completed by Number 8 with scrupulous
care. It is too good to be true. With his cane he turns over
first one and then another, only to find that the nether part
of each is exactly as it left the soil. Number 8 tent will have
the pleasure of renewing their acquaintance with those identical
tubers at dinner time.
After camp inspection, for the greater part of the morning
the tents are deserted, while we are busy preparing for the
General Inspection or trying to earn a further stripe. This
year the weather allowed a full programme to be carried out,
and although it meant hot, gruelling work, everybody was in
happy mood. In the offing there was always the canteen,
with the manager looking more substantial than ever. And no
wonder, for the thirst we develop at drill is calculated to relieve
any retailer of drinks from financial embarrassment.
As we march back from drill we are greeted by a familiar
odour wafted from the Sawyer. The cooks have evidently not
been taking it easy while we have been put through our paces.
Over the trench fire gargantuan roly-polies are being coaxed
to still larger dimensions by the cook, who has spared no effort
to make the pudding a veritable pi~ce de r~sistance and a durable
example of his art. We keep the cooks busy, and as we take a
much-needed siesta we do not forget that, even before the flavour
of onions has faded from the pots and pans, water will be boiling
for our tea.
In the afternoon we have more leisure, but time never seems
to drag. The fact that few of us ever want to leave the precincts
of the Camp speaks for itself. There are various games in the
recreation marquee, but this year most of us preferred to be in
the sun. Devotees of the gentle art—hope still springs eternal
—while away a quiet hour with rod and line. Then there are
sea-bathing and shooting, while later on, in the cool of the
evening, those of sterner stuff don the gloves for a friendly
round, or perhaps try a fall at all-in wrestling, to the great
delight of the small fry, who, with pails of water ready for the
emergency, willingly lend a hand at reviving any exhausted
contestant. We played a neighbouring camp at football,
and there were cricket matches with Sandwich Town and with
a Deal club. But perhaps the most festive occasion was when
a party of fair visitors met us at cricket. The result of the
game was not altogether unforeseen, but, noblesse oblige, we refrain
from giving it wide publicity.
This year the mystic rites of initiation into the Mendi tribe
were carried out with great picturesqueness. Nothing was
lacking to make the awful ceremony realistic, but even so,
there was a long queue of ready victims, and none in camp
was prouder than he who bore on his person the cryptic
device.
Sports Day is an occasion to which we all look forward.
This year the weather was all that could be desired, and we
passed a most pleasant afternoon with our numerous visitors.
Space does not allow a detailed description of the many interest-
ing events. Suffice it to say that the two which necessitated the
balancing of a vessel of water on the head were successfully
accomplished by not a few, although many competitors found
that the bump of knowledge developed at Astor Avenue proved
somewhat of a handicap. As usual, the visitors in their turn
undertook a little of the entertainment. Alas ! some of them
found age to be a handicap indeed, youth naturally expecting
a good start in the race. What wonder, then, that the veterans
“ also ran
The General Inspection is always a red-letter day in Camp.
Every uniform is spick and span, and the quarters are in apple-
pie order. This year everybody seemed keyed up for the occasion,
and the Drill and March Past would have done credit to any
Company of Regulars. The Serjeant Major’s chest was rather
more expansive, and his back a little straighter than usual as
he stood near the saluting base. But no doubt the OC. heaved
a sigh of relief when the General’s car moved off to the hearty
cheers of the Corps.
Finiis coronat opus. The last event is the Prize-Giving and
merry evening in the recreation marquee. Everybody is
there in genial mood and prepared to take all in good part.
The Chairman’s subtleties would not be lost on a Prep. boy.
Bludgeon strokes and rapier thrusts alike evoke applause; the
banter has no venom, so all enjoy the fun. In fact, some would
feel aggrieved if no shaft were aimed at them. In spite of the
serious financial depression felt at the end of Camp, there was
the usual array of prizes to be presented by a dist4nguished
lady, who in due course was adorned with the badge of the Mendi
tribe in recognition of her gracious services. The prizes were
carefully chosen so as to obviate any possibility of affront.
For example, one of the cook-house staff is called up to receive
a suggestive tablet of soap; his mate gets a chopper, which is
no edged tool; our limping hero gets a supply of embrocation
to rub in. So it goes on till the prizes are exhausted ; apt
allusion is the order of the day. The proceedings are inter-
spersed with music, of course. The Camp Orpheans regale us
with their strains, or we indulge in community singing in orthodox
style. It is evident that the efforts of exponents of this popular
pastime have not been altogether fruitless. We finish up on a
serious note.
    It seems but yesterday that we arrived here for our fort-
night’s camp, and yet we are already on the eve of departure.
“Thus yesterday, to-day, to-morrow come,
They bustle one another and they pass.”
From every point of view it has been a most successful
camp, and we all feel indebted to the Officers of the Corps—
especially to the O.C.—who have spared no effort on our behalf.
Nor do we forget those ex-Cadets who have rendered valuable
assistance in different directions. The only official in Camp
with a soft option is the M.O.—rnay he ever be in that blissful
state ! We are already looking forward to next year.
X.

FOR FOURTH-FORMERS.

WHO?

CRICKET DAYS.

ON DIT.

    That the School football team has decided to play net-ball..



That stone-pickers are getting into training for later years.



That budding athletes should train on Leney’s.



That tuck-shop drinks are very pop-ular, and that the amount
consumed is ex-slraze-dinary.


That a certain member of the School has dispensed with his
motor horn in favour of the superior penetrating powers of a.
clarinet.
That this explains the draught near the Staff Room door, and
eerie wails said to have been caused by “spooks.”

That the craze for scarves of dazzling hue and inordinate
dimensions continues.



That the following remark is vouched for at the Prize-Giving:
“And are they the Prefects, sitting at the back of the platform?

IN A FLAT.

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE PHAROS.

    Commanding a superb view of the town, the English Channel
and the coast of France from the top of the high cliffs of Dover,
is the old Roman Pharos.
    This ancient edifice is probably the best preserved of the
Roman remains in England. Its foundations, in accordance
with the usual practice of the Roman mason, are laid in a
bed of clay. Its exterior shape was hexagonal, but in 1259
the Constable Grey cased it \vith flint and altered it to an
octagon. Its interior is a square, the sides of which are
each about i~ feet, and the thickness of the walls at the
floor, io feet.
The lapse of time has made it impossible to determine its
original height, which is now reduced to about 40 feet.
It was built with a stalactitic composition intermixed with
courses of Roman tiles, seven courses of the composition and
four of the tiles alternately.
Its name is derived from the celebrated lighthouse erected
in 283 B.C. on the island of Pharos, opposite Alexandria, now
joined to the mainland.
In the time of William the Conqueror, its windows were
altered to loopholes which were reached by steps formed inside
the walls. When it became useless for defence, it was made
to serve the purpose of a belfry to the adjoining church of
St Mary in the Castle by a peal of bells being hung therein. The
great bell (3,000 lbs.) was the gift of Sir Robert Astone, and
was cast by Stephen Norton of Kent.
The bells, however, were subsequently removed to the church
of St. Thomas at Portsmouth, at the request of Sir George
Rooke.
During the restoration of the adjoining church of St. Mary,
it was proposed to turn the Pharos into a vestry; this idea,
however, was not carried out.
Soon after this, it was restored itself, and a lightning con-
ductor and a wooden roof were added to it with proper
pipes to carry away the water which might collect on the
roof.
Now, it is not used for any purpose, but is a source of wonder
and interest to the visitor, and a delight to any antiquarian
who loves ancient buildings of any kind.

H. G. DE CARTERET (Form VB.).

A WET HALF-HOLIDAY.

A MORBID MYTH.
A Wistful Warning to the Unwitting (Forms II., III., IV. and the rest).
By the Author of “Bad Ballads.”