No. 72. MARCH, 1933. VOL. XXIII.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 22nd 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, The Anchor (Gillingham County School), and The Erithian.
    Copies of the current issue of The Pharos, or of back numbers which are in stock, may be obtained from the Editor, price 9d.
    Summer Term, 1933.—The Summer Term will begin on Thursday, 4th May, and end on Wednesday, 26th July. Holders of season tickets should see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.

EDITORIAL.

    Almost on the date of publication of this Magazine there
come into force the revised regulations for secondary schools,
and the first examination for Special Places in Kent will be
held on 6th May. The terms “Free Place” and “Free Place
Scholar” will be replaced by “Special Place” and “ Special
Place Pupil” and, after the granting of the minimum number
of Special Places reserved for pupils of public elementary schools,.
candidates from all types of schools will compete on equal terms
for the remaining places.
The money value of a Special Place will vary according to
the parents’ income. It may carry total remission of fees or,
on the other hand, a Special Place may be gained by a pupil
whose parents are not entitled to any reduction. In many
cases, on the income scale adopted by the K.E.C., the changes
are merely nominal. Parents of candidates may discover
their exact position from the Committee’s “ Special Place Hand-
book.” We believe it will be generally agreed that in Kent the
regulations have been interpreted in a spirit of generosity,
and that no child will be debarred from availing himself of a
Special Place through lack of means.
An interesting possibility is that all secondary school pupils
may, in the near future, be required to reach a certain standard
in the Special Place Examination as a condition of entering,
or remaining at, the secondary school.


Before leaving general educational matters, we would like to
congratulate the Head Master on being appointed Chairman
of the Commerce Section of the County Examinations Board.


Parents and present boys in particular will be interested to
know that Professor E. F. D. Witchell, of the Imperial College
of Science and Technology, inspected the School on 2nd December
last. In consequence of his report on the qualificati~Sns of the
Staff and the equipment on the Industry side, the Senate of
the University of London have now recognised our School for
the pm-pose of presenting candidates for the Inter B.Sc. (Engineer-
ing) Examination. Another sign of progress in this direction
is that the School Certificate of G. A. Stourton has been accepted
by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers as qualifying for en-
emption from their Studentship Examination.


This term’s performances by the Dramatic Society were
interesting and in every way successful. The producer and
all concerned are asked to accept our heartiest congratulations..

“The Admirable Crichton “will be presented again on 13th May,
when the proceeds will be given to the Extension Fund of Dover
Hospital. Many will want to renew acquaintance with Crichion,
Tweeny, Lord Loam, Lady Mary and the rest, and those who
did not see the play in February will do well to avail thenselves
of this final opportunity.
Will our readers please also keep in mind the American
Sale fixed for 31st May.
A list of events to be held at School during the Summer
Term, including ist XI. home cricket matches, will be found on
page 32 of this issue. A cordial invitation is given to our readers.
and friends to be present on any of these occasions.


In memory of the late Edward Ryeland there will be presented
annually an “Edwaid Ryeland Memorial Prize,” the gift of
his brother, Frederick G. Ryeland, who is himself also one of
our Old Boys, and to whom we offer on behalf of the School
our sincere thanks. The conditions under which the prize will
be awarded will be announced later. It is a tribute to the
sterling character, of one whose good qualities endeared him to
all who knew him.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION NOTES.

We look forward to the spring and summer and the events
which are of interest to our Association and to all parents.
We shall have the pleasure once again of seeing the efforts of
the Houses in the Physical Drill Competition, and congratulating.
the winning House team for the Parents' Association Challenge Cup.
Parents v. School cricket l11atches are being arranged for tw~ Saturdays in July, the 1St and 15th. There are strong hints of a spirited game on both days.
The Head Master has kindly offered to provide a pitch for practice a few evenings before the matches. This should help to loosen" father's" muscles.
The Hon. Secretary would be glad to receive the names of parents willing to play.
The School Sports Day will be another event which all anticipate with pleasure.
It is gratifying to all members of our Association that again in this fixture we do help in providing silver cups as trophies. In this and other ways we may help to foster the spirit of healthy competition in our boys.
Our social programme was somewhat marred by the cancellation of one dance. However, our second venture proved in every way an enjoyable event, although not a financial success. We feel sure that another effort will have the full support of all parents.
'vVe sincerely regret the illness of our Vice-Chairman, Mr. H. J. Stanway, and his absence from committee meetings; we miss his cheery help and advice, and offer him on behalf of all parents and ourselves our sincere wishes for his recovery.
No doubt all have seen the various announcements and comments in the Press regarding the Board of Education's request to various County Education Committees to consider the raising of school fees, etc.
In November of last year your Executive Committee were discussing Education Circular 1421, and agreed to appoint delegates to attend a conference of Parents' Associations throughout Kent. This was held at Beckenham, and since then a committee elected from that meeting has been working to secure the help and advice necessary to formulate a resolution that would be acceptable to the Board of Education and the Kent Education Committee.
The K.E.C. are to be congratulated on the manner in which they have dealt with the questions raised in the Circular. The final acceptance by the Board of Education of their proposals should prove to all of us that in this Committee we have a sympathetic and ever willing body who study the needs of schools not only in Dover, but throughout the county.
May I hope for continued membership and enquiries from all new parents who may wish to join our Association, and ; help in a way I feel sure is appreciated throughout the School?

E.C.M., Hon. Sec.

O.B.A. NOTES.

    The membership of the Association at the time of writing these notes stands at seventy-seven, a decided decrease in numbers, and I hope that those whose conscience pricks them for having received their three copies of The Pharos for the current year and not paid their subscription will remember that there is still time to do so.

The Re-Union at the Town Hall on 26th December was, from all points of view, a decided success, and our grateful thanks arc once again due to the Dance Secretary, Mr. R. H. Cuff, for the time and energy that he has devoted to ensure the success of this all important function, and the other dances organised by the Association.
A well-attended Extraordinary General Meeting was held in the annexe of the Grand. Hotel on 9th February last, when the following recommendations were made :
(1) To form a "School Leaving Committee," with a view to interesting boys in Old Boys' activities.
(2) To hire a "club room" in a central position where meetings and social gatherings could be held at regular intervals.
(3) To consider the possibility of forming a Rugby Club.
(4) To alter the style of the Membership Card.
(5) That members of the Football, Rugby (if formed) and Cricket teams should be members of the Association, and that all games clubs be under the direct control of the Association. The method of carrying the latter ruling into force is to be discussed by a sub-committee comprising two members of each club and the President and Secretary of the Association. (b) To change the name of the Association to "OLD PHAROSIANS."
(7) That the Annual Dinner be held at the Grand Hotel on the Saturday after the Prize-Giving, at a cost not to exceed 55.
(8) That a replica of the Pharos with the words" Fiat Lux" shall become the design for the blazer badge, and a combination of the four House colours shall form the tie.
These recommendations will undoubtedly be acted upon by the present committee.
The }\.nnual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 20th April. Due notice of this, together with time and place, will be given in due course.
    We are pleased to note the examination successes of Old
Boys recorded on another page.

E. W. Hampshire won the Long Jump at the Northampton
St. Engineering College Athletic Sports, and has gained a place
in their 1st XV.

L. R. E. Kennedy gained second prize in his class of seventy
students at the Naval School, Chatham.

J. A. Hayward gained th.ird prize in the same class.

Wilfred T. Sergeant has obtained a post in the Publicity
Department of the Western Mail at Cardiff.

H. W. Trim has been appointed Head Master of the new
Central School at Deal.

D. H. Davis, who entered the School in 1915, writes from
New Zealand, where he is on the staff of the Chief Postmaster
at Christchurch. His address is—is, Shirley Road, Christchurch,
and he would be glad to hear from any of his old school-fellows.

Old Boys achieved notable successes in the recent performances
of “ The Belle of New York” by the Dover Operatic Society
on behalf of Dover Hospital. C. E. Cocks, A. H. Gunn and
ID. A. and G. E. Lewis were conspicuous on the stage, and W.
Jeffery acted as accompanist.

Old Boys will be glad to learn that the Old Boys’ Memorial
Window will be removed, during the Easter holidays, to its
permanent position on the main staircase leading to the School
Library. The cost of removal is being generously shared by the
School Parents’ Association and the Kent Education Com-
mittee, to whom we offer our grateful thanks.

The Old Pharosians’ Football Club have had a successful
season. With an increased membership, the experiment of
running two XI.’s has been fully justified. The “A” team
have played a series of interesting friendly matches with local
junior teams, whilst the first XI., at the time of writing, hold
Iifth place in the Dover and District League, Division I.

G.E.H.

May the Editor add congratulations to the following on
their marriages; among them will be noticed the name of our
energetic and popular Secretary

Leslie I. Jago to Miss Joan A. Harcourt at Our Lady of
Victories, Kensington, on 10th December.

George E. Harrow to Miss Millicent Young at St. Andrew’s
Church, Buckland, Dover, on 26th December.

Ernest C. V. G. Wraight to Miss Florence A. M. Trott at Holy
Trinity Church, Hastings, on 12th March.

THE AMERICAN SALE.

    The American Sale will be held in the School Hall on Wed-
nesday, 31st May, ‘933, and it is hoped that all boys, parents,
Old Boys and other friends of the School will give one article
to the Sale and buy one in return.

Will all kindly have their gifts ready during the week-end
before the Sale, when a ticket of admission will be exchanged
for the gift.

On the day of the sale the articles will be on view from 3
to 4.30, during which time musical selections will be rendered by
the School Orchestra. Teas will be served from 3.30 to 5, and
tickets (6d. each) should be obtained beforehand. The actual
selling of articles will commence at 4.30. There will be a Science
Demonstration in the Laboratories from 5 to 6, and an informal
dance will take place after the Sale. We hope that this Sale
will be even more successful than the one held at Frith Road.

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A Questionnaire.

Q.—What is this American Sale?
A .—A unique bazaar, run by the School Houses, at which you
give one article and buy one.
Q.—Who will come to our American Sale?
A .—Parents, boys, staff, Old Pharosians, and friends of the
School.
Q.—What will be on sale at the stalls?
A.—Anything from a pin-cushion to a puppy.
Q.—What prices will be charged?
A .—Five shillings will be the highest price.

Q.—When will the gsfts be wanted?
A .—During the week previous to the Sale.

Q.—How can they be brought to School?
A .—The boys will bring them, or you can leave them with a
House Collector.
Q.—What is to be done with the money raised?
A .—We hope to start our Swimming Pool Fund.
Q.—Will there be anything to do besides buying?
A.—Yes. You can have tea, and there will be a Science Demon-
stration in the Laboratory and a Concert by the School
Orchestra. After the Sale you may dance.
Q.—To which House Stall shall I send my gift?
A .—Your boy will tell you that.
Q .—When is this A merican Sale to be held?
A.—3lst May, 1933.
Booh the date. Do not fail
To come to the School American Sale.

HOUSE NOTES.

The only activities this tenn have been the Rugby football House Matches. Buckland, with seven School players, have proved to possess the strongest team, and a very close game resulted when the" Dark Blues" played the" Rest."
\Ve should like to mention to members of the respective Houses two events which seem a long way off now, but which will soon be upon us after the holidays. The first is the American Sale for which we hope that boys are doing their best to provid~ articles for disposal. The second is the Athletic Sports, and for them aspirants would do well to keep fit during the vacation for more intensive training during the summer tenn.
We welcome the following new boys :
Buckland House.-]. L. Pain, K. C. Shoesmith.
Country HOitSe.-R. S. Fowles, A. D. Stringer, E. R. Rose. Maxton Holtse.-D. W. Darby.
TOWl1 Holtse.-P. J. Coveney (omitted last term), L. R. Griggs, T. B. Kelly, R. ]. Mumford, R. D. L. Tye, B. F. White. D. J. Knights.
E.c.S., ].V.,
AD.D., ].W.W., F.G.W-O.

SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

    Rugby football has been the chief activity on the sports field this tenn and, to increase enthusiasm for the game, House Matches have been played as in soccer. Unfortunately, three of these matches were scratched owing to bad weather. These matches mean that about sixty boys are now playing Rugby football, which is a slight improvement on last year.
Five School matches have been played this season: two against Harvey Grammar School, two against Dover" A," and one against Wye College. Our last year's victory over Harvey Grammar School was eclipsed this year when in the two matches we scored fifty-two points without reply. Perhaps the best game was played against Wye College, when we lost by the narrow margin of six points. It was essentially a struggle between the forwards, and it was gratifying to note that the School pack acquitted itself right well. The results of the games with Dover" A" were somewhat disappointing, as we were hoping to reverse our narrow defeat of last year. In: the away game, however, the School played very well against a heavier and more experienced side which included five or six of Dover's 1st XV. The return game was scrappy, without any movements of note, and we were beaten by the bustling play of the heavy Club pack.
    The whole team has played consistently well, and it may be noticed that I have mentioned no one as an outstanding player. When points of any sort aye scored, the credit should not be given entirely to the player who completed the scoring movement, but to the team as a whole for m3iki:ng it possible for that man to score.
Finally, our best thanks are due to Mr. Pearce, Mr. Archer and Mr. Rowlands for imparting their knowledge of the game to us, and for the careful training we have received at their hands.
J. VOSPER.

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Results.
Association.
1st XI.

Jan. 25th, at Sittingbourne-Borden Grammar School 7; D.C.S. 1.

2nd XI.
Jan. 28th, at Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 6; Borden Grammar School o.

House JliIa,tches.
1st XL's.
Dec. 17th-Maxton 4, Country 4; Town I, Buckland 5.

2nd XL's.
.Dec. 17th-Maxton 3, Country 0; Town 2, Buckland 13.

East Cup.-Final.
Country 7. Buckland 2.

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Rugby.

Feb 15th, at Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 32 pts. ; Harvey Grammar School 0 pts. Feb. 18th, at Wye-D.C.S. 8 pts.; Wye College 14 pts.
Feb. 25th, at the Danes-D.C.S. opts.; Dover" A" 15 pts.
Mar. 8th, at Folkestone-D.C.S. 20 pts.; Harvey Grammar School 0 pts. Mar. 18th, at Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 0 pts.; Dover" A" 19 pts.
Mar. 25th, at Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 9 pts.; Old Boys 13 pts.

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House Matches.

Mar. 1st, Buckland 16 pts., Country 3 pts. ; Maxton 44 pts., Town 0 ptsMar. lIth, Town 0 pts., Country 16 pts. ; Maxton 6 pts., Buckland 8 ptsMar. 22nd, Country 8 pts., Maxton 5 pts. ; Buckland 26 pts., Town 0 pts

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Association Football.
HOUSE TABLE.

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BALANCE SHEET ON 23rd MARCH, 1933.

RECEIPTS ~ s. d. PAYMENTS. s. d.
Dec. 8—Balance 13 10 2 Dec. in—Messrs. Peppin 6 23 4
in—Sale of Rugby jerseys Fares 1 19 I
per W.E.P 2 8 o Jan. 3o—Honours Board Lettering o 9 8
12—Subscriptions 7 17 6 Teas to visiting teams .. x~’ 3
Jan. i—Subscriptions 35 0 0 Mar. cc—Messrs. Giraud—Sports
Mar. ic—Subscriptions 24 2 6 receipts 0 CI 9
c4—0.B.A., per Ed. of Plzaeos ii cx ,, 20—Expenses of Ed. of Pha,’os 0 6
c8—Sale of jerseys per W.E.P 2 3 0 Upkeep of Sports Store 0 g
20—Parents’ Association, per ,, 23—Messrs. Gunn 7 25 0
Ed. of Pharos c 8 6 ,, 23—Messrs. Grigg 42 20 1
Balance in band . 24 II I
£8721 7 £8711 7
Outstanding accounts, £25 apprOX. XV. WILTON BAXTER,
Hsn. Treasurer.
Audited and band correct,
W. H. DARBY,
z~rd March, 1933.

D.C.S. CADET COMPANY.

    The Christmas holidays and the first half of term saw some
dozen candidates preparing for the examination for Certificate
“A,” O.T.C. Due in no small measure to the most valuable

and much appreciated instruction willingly given by Sjt.-Major
MacWalter (Buffs) and Sjt.-Instructor Diggery (R.E.), the
former in Tactics, the latter in Musketry, a record number of
thirteen candidates were successful in the Practical Examination..
We await the results of the written papers with confidence.

Early on in term Mr. Langley judged a keenly contested.
competition for Company Bugler. Lce.-Cpl. Archibald is to b~
congratulated on gaining the newly instituted Company Bugle
for the present year.
Many will have heard with regret of the sudden death in
December last of Edward Ryeland. A lasting reminder of his.
loyalty to the Corps and all that it means is shown by the gift
of a 0.22 Vickers rifle, with the inscription “Presented to
the Dover County School in Proud Memory of Lieut. Edward
Ryeland, C.P. (F.) R.E., a Former Scholar and a Member of
the School Cadet Corps, who Passed Away 29th December,.
1932, Aged 22 Years.”
A strong team has been in training under the 0.0. for the’
Inter Cadet-Unit cross-country race at Chingford on Saturday,.
25th March. In a keenly contested event, Frimley and Cam-
berley Cadet Coy. came in first with 48 points, Dover second
with 88 points, and the Royal Fusiliers third with 141 points,.
whilst the second school corps (Battersea Grammar School)
were fifth with 172 points. A feature of the race was the good
grouping of our team, the first four—Jenkins (8th), Smith (9th),
Slater (11th) and Pearce (i4th)—being separated by forty-five
seconds. Possibly the amount of mud encountered after a.
dry week taught us something of the geography of Essex.
Another important event approaches. On Sunday, 2nd
April, the Company will attend a Church Parade at St. Mary’s,.
followed by the presentation by Brigadier-General Howard,
D.S.O., O.C. Dover Garrison, in the Maison Dieu Hall, of medals
and bars gained in the Lucas Tooth Competition at Sandwich
Camp last year.
Parades, both Company and Band, have been held through-
out the term in preparation for this event. Incidentally, Camp,.
1933, will again be held at Sandwich Bay, from 28th July to
iith August inclusive. We look forward to another fortnight
of good training and good fun—and another bar to our Lucas.
Tooth medals.
The following are to be congratulated on passing the Practical
Examination for Certificate “ A” :—D/M. Lyons; Sjts. Allen,
Bailey ; Cpls. Andrews, White, Dewar ; Lce.-Cpls. Pearce,
Magub, Ewell, West; Cadets Ellender, Slater, Dargan.
By invitation of the Adjutant of our parent unit, a party
of Cadets spent a most interesting evening on the Breakwater
on Saturday, 25th March, where the operation of the harbour
searchlights was explained and demonstrated. Earlier in the
tenn it afforded us some pleasure to be the hrst to offer con-
gratulations to their Commanding Officer, Lieut.-Colonel J..
H. Mowli, T.D., on his distinctive promotion.

G.B.

BALANCE SHEET.

RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
£s.d. £s.d.
Balance brt. forward .. 30 1 81 Uniform .. .. .. 8 o
Musketry .. .. I 15 0
Books for Cert “A.” .. i i~ 0
Cadet Journal .. .. o ~~ 0
Affiliation Fee .. .. 0 5 0
Messrs. Gauntlet .. 1 17 3
Messrs. Gunn .. .. 0 7 0
Stamps .. .. .. o 3 6
Wreath .. .. 0 10 6
Balanceinhand .. 21 13 5j
£30 i 8~ £30 i 81
Audifrd and found correct, W. E. PEARCE,
3. SLATER. 23?d March, 1933.

2y’d March, 1933.

DRAMATIC SOCIETY NOTES.

    The activities of the Senior Section centred on the production
of “The Admirable Crichton,” which is noticed ekewhere.
The Juniot SeCtion is ]~usy rehearsing for practice two short
plays. As our Friday meeting clashes with the Cadet parade,
the Cadet members attend on Tuesdays only, and are working
at “Twice is Too Much,” from the Arabian Nights. The non-
Cadets rehearse “The Knighting of Don Quixote” on Fridays.
Wactices will be discontinued during the summer term on
account of outdoor attractions.

MUSICAL SOCIETY.

The activities of the Musical Society have this term been directed towards the building up’ of two School Orchestras.
At the beginning of the term the Senior Orchestra was occupied
in preparing for the presentation of Barrie’s “Adi’nirable
Crichtori.” The selections were well received, the orchestra
acquitting itself well, considering the fact that the music was
of a type more difficult than any before attempted.
At the concert in the Town Hall in aid of the Hospital Ex-
tension Fund the School was represented by the orchestra.
Marches, including the march from “Carmen,.” by Bizet, and
“Marche Militaire,” by Schubert, formed the main part of
the programme. As a contrast to these, the graceful “Minuet”
from Handel’s opera “Berenice,” and Eric Coates’s “Summer
Days” suite were greatly appreciated by the audience. Rimsk,i-
Korsakov’s “Hindoo Song” was given as a violin solo by the
leader of the Senior Orchestra. A member of the orchestra
conducted the music at this concert with decision and good
taste; others should follow his example and learn to wield
the conductor’s magical wand.
This term will be memorable for the reason that we have
added two comets, two flutes, and a piccolo to our numbers.
There have been several additions to the strings, including z
viola and a ‘cello. The wind instruments have given variety
to the orchestra, but we still need a little more bass to preserve
the balance. A double-bass player would be welcomed. Our
thanks are due to those members of the Staff who have helped
us this term.

The Junior Orchestra has started practices in the Library
every Tuesday. Here again we wish to tender our thanks to a
member of the Staff for his interest and care in training these
young violinists. Both orchestras are looking forward to play-
ing selections at the American Sale next term. It is unfortunate
that few boys in the Junior School are learning orchestral in’
struments just at a. time when the School Orchestra has become
larger and more efficient than ever before; this does not promise
well for the future.
Once again we are pleased to acknowledge the kindness of
Old Boys who have provided the bulk of our library .of gramo-
phone records: H. Terry has given one pound towards this
object. The question of providing an efficient instrument in
the shape of a School radio-gram. will have to be considered
soon.
E.C.R.

LIBRARY NOTES.

    The list of donations given below shews that the work of the
Library is being appreciated, and we tender our sincere thanks
to those whose gifts are gradually but surely helping to fill
our shelves. While the space is not unlimited, there is still
plenty of room for more books of a suitable character. It is
a great pleasure also to note that the photograph of Mr. Francis,
whom we all remember with affectionate regard, now adorns
one of the pedestals. This has been supplemented by “A
History of British Water-Colour Painting,” by Cundall—a
book which should be most useful to those interested in this
branch of art.
On the other hand it is regrettable to observe that out of
several books posted up as missing, after the February stock-
taking, only one has so far been returned. I must repeat that
the benefits conferred by the Library depend largely on the response made by those who use it, and it is to be hoped that this reminder will have the desired effect.
One or two other items of interest call for comment. This tenn the Library Prefect (F. L. Cockfield) leaves to enter the Civil Service, and we offer him our hearty thanks and best wishes. He will be succeeded by his deputy (Milne), who will be assisted by F. A. Cockfield. We note, too, that the Silence Rule is being broken (out of School hours, of course) by the presence of the School Orchestra, who, we trust, will find their new surroundings more congenial than the Dining Hall; some of the instrumentalists (at least so we hear) seem to have much benefited by the change.
W. UNCLES, School Librarian.

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ADDITIONS, SPRING TERM, 1933.
Reference Department.
Donation Copies.

E. FRANCIS, ESQ.
" A History of British Water-colour Painting" (Cundall).

H. T. W. TERRY, EsQ.
.. Electricity and Magnetism" (Starling); .. Electrons and 'Waves" (Allen).

W. UNCLES, ESQ.
" The Life and Correspondence of Thomas Arnold, D.D." (Stanley).

MISS B, M. W OODS
.. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (Gibbon).

THE PUBLISHERS
.. The Times, Past, Present and Future."

T. PASCOE
.. Sartor Resartus " and" Heroes" (Carlyle).
L. ABBoTT
.. Introduction to Physical Chemistry" (Walker). (\Ve regret that this book did not appear in our list of last term.)

Copies purchased by the School.

The Improvised Stage" (Somerscales); .. The Amateur Theatrical Handbook" (l\1arkham); .. Amateur Stage Management and Production" (Parsons) ; .. The Oxford University Handbook"

General Library.

Donation Copies.
To VIth Form Library

T. E. ARCHER, EsQ.
.. Rugby Football" (Cove Smith).

E. S. NORRIS
.. The Border Legion" (Grey).
'T. PASCOE
.. The Traitors" (Oppenheim); .. The Missioner" (Oppenheim);
" The Luck of the Vails " (Benson).

To General Fiction Library
,G. C. BUSHELL
.. Westward Ho ! " (Kingsley).
H. W. RELF
.. Keeping the Seas" (Evans) ; .. Buckle of Submarine V.2 " (Walker).
B. EDWARDS
.. Fire in Stubble" (Orczy).
E. C. SHARP
" Dan Bolton's Discovery" (Strang) ; .. Martin Rattler" (Ballantyne) ;
.. The Master ofthe SheIl" (Reed) ;" Peter the Whaler" (Kingston) ;
.. The Three Midshipmen" (Kingston); .. Tales of St. Austen's" (Wodehouse) ; " The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's" (Reed) ; .. The Uncharted Island" (Kuppord); " The Dog Crusoe" (Ballantyne) ;
.. 'Twixt School and CoIlege " (Stables) ;" Chums 1924";" Blackie's Boys' Annual 1924";" The Boys' Own Annual 1920-1."
A. W. LYONS
.. The House of Pride" (London); .. Boanerges, Son of Thunder" (Drew) ; .. The Rhodesian" (Page) ; .. Sir Ludar" (Reed).
L. R. J. OVENDEN
.. The Adventures of Dick Trevanion " (Strang).
R. DELAHAYE
.. The Duffer of Danby" (Poole).
T. PASCOE
.. Edward Blake" (Sheldon) ; .. Eldorado" (Orczy).
R. E. SKELTON
.. True Stories of Modern Explorers" (Smith).

To General Non-Fiction Library

A. W. LYONS
.. Astronomy for Beginners" (Flammarion); .. The Early History of C. J. Fox" (Trevelyan); .. A Social Departure" (Duncan); .. The Great Boer \Var" (Doyle) ; .. The Life of Alexander Hamilton" (Oliver); .. The Life of Lord Dufferin" (LyaIl); .. With Kitchener to Khartoum" (Steevens); .. The Reminiscences of Sir H. Hawkins" (Ed. Harris).
L. R. J. OVEN DEN
" The Boy's Life of Colonel Lawrence" (Thomas).

To Junior Fiction Library
]. SMlTH
.. Robin Hood" (Wilson).
H. W. RELF

.. The Big Budget for Boys."

L. R. J. OVEN DEN- .

.. Tales from Shakespeare" (C, and M. Lamb).

W. G. J. BLACKMAN

.. Robinson Crusoe" (Defoe) ; " Tom Brown's Schooldays " (Hughes);. " Great Stories for Boys" (Judd and Bevan); .. King's Liege'~ (Hinkson) ; .. Chumland "; " The Water Babies" (Kingsley).

E. C. SHARP

.. Tanglewood Tales" (Hawthorne).

R. FLooD

.. Fairy Tales" (Andersen); "Budge and Betty"; .. My Pet-s" ';. " Reggy and I" (Shirley).

H. R. RALPH

"Under the Black Eagle" (Hilliard); "The Thorogood Family'~ (Ballantyne); "At School on the Ocean" (Judd); "The Boys' Budget" ; " The Champion Book" ; .. Adventures Near and Far'" (Ed. Strang).

Copies purchased by the School.

To VIth Form Library

" Good Stories from Oxford and Cambridge" (Henrey) ; .. The Runa,.. gates' Club" (Buchan).

F.L.C.

SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

London Inter. Science.-F. G. West-Oram.

Open Competition for Clerical Classes of the Civil Service.-A.. Bussey (41st), F. L. Cockfield (I06th) and D. C. Geddes (I52nd) were amongst the 250 successful candidates.

London General Schools Examination.-A. Andrews, H. J. Burt. *L. E. DClil"gan, E. C. Hockley, *H. M. Kennard, *tJ. D. McNeil, *G. D. Magub, *P. C. R. Pearce. A. J. T. Slater. *R. F. Slator, G. A. Stourton.

* Qualified for Matriculation. t Honours Certificate.

Old Boys:

London Inter B.Sc. (Eng.)-R. E. Smith, S. E. Teasdale.

DiPloma in Agriculture-Wye College.-R. E. Rowe (with Distinction in Engineering).

MERIT LIST.

Form V.a.-Callanan (3), Stanley (3), Le Prevost (3), Richards (2), Ellen (2), Coles, P. E., Flood.

" V.c.-Kemp, L. (3), Edmond (3), Wilkinson.

" IV.a.-Blaxland (3), Merricks (3), Falconer (2), Fittall (2). Heller (2), Gregory (2), Goodbun (2), Mercer. Pearson, Cadman, Grainger, Arnold, C., Bromley, R. A., Goodwin.

" IV.b.-Bowers (3), Fenn.

" III.a.-Baker (3), Gilham (3), Wilde, A. R. (2), Vince (2), Myers (2), Gimbert (2), Croucher (2), Donald,. Binfield, Matcham, Moseling, Jacobs.

" II.a.-Allen, R. E., Jones.

" l.a.-Gibb, D. A. (3), Harvey (2), Haines, Bowley, Ewer,. Harman.

" l.h.- Jenkins, M. G. (3), Menter (3), Kendall (2).

" Upper Trans.-Makey (3), Kirk (2), Paddock, A. G. (2). Manning (2), Wilde, E. A.

" Lower Trans.-Hopper (3), Wilcher (3), Paddock, G.

" Prep.-Hayden, A. J. (2), Coveney (2).

VALETE.

B. V. GuTsELL.-Senior Prefect; Buckland House 1st XL Football and Cricket; House Rugby XV.; Junior Athletic Champion, 1928; Dramatic Society; School Meteorological Observer.
F. L. COCKFIELD.-Senior Prefect; Library Prefect; School Musical Society. Appointment to the Civil Service, General Clerical Department.
A. BuSSEY.-School Rugby XV., 1933; House 2nd XI. Football (capt.) and Cricket; Pharos Committee. Appointment to' the Civil Service, General Clerical Department, as Clerk to the County Courts, Canterbury.
D. C. GEDDEs.-House 1st XI. Football and Cricket; Lce.-Cpl.. Cadet Company. Appointment to the Civil Service, General Clerical Department.
L. E. H. MosELlNG.-Vice-Captain Country House; School 1st XI. Football and Cricket; School Rugby XV., 1932; School Colours, 1932; Musical Society. 'With Messrs. Burton, Ltd., Dover.
B. H. HARRISoN.-Clerk in Prudential Insurance .company. London.
ir8 THE PHAROS.
S. M. SouTHEY.—Cpl., Cadet Corps; House 1st XI. Football
and Cricket; Bronze Medallion—R.L.S.S. Clerk to Mr.
Longley, Electrical Contraotor, Dover.
A. C. CHELL.—Joined father’s business.
J. B. PULLEE.—HOUSe 2nd XI. Football and Rugby XV.;
Award of Merit and Bronze Medallion—R.L.S.S. Joining
Messrs. Flashman’s, Dover.
A. E. Goxn.—School 2nd XI. Football; House ist XI. Football
and Cricket. Joined father’s business.
R. D. BOARD.—Transferred to Plymouth.
C. V. MERRIFrnLn.—Transferred to Aldershot.
J. S. SIMMONS.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

    The School Charity Fund for the term amounted on 20th
March to L7 8s. id., making a total for the School year, to that
date, of ~24 17s. 3d.


Swimming practices will be resumed next term, as soon
as the Baths reopen.


The School Sports will be held at Astor Avenue on Saturday,
22nd July.


Mr. A. Henney, an Old Boy, visited the School on 9th March
and gave an interesting and useful talk to boys who are thinking
of entering the Merchant Service. His address was full of
good advice and could not fail to be helpful to those who heard
it.

We were indebted to the Dover Branch of the League of
Kations Union and to the Management of the Plaza Cinema
for the opportunity of seeing the film “The World War and
After” on i6th March. The film gives an impressive summary
of the constitution and work of the League. The Head Master
gave an introductory explanation.



•the On the afternoon of 16th March Mr. Willis took a party of
Sixth Form to hear Cortot’s Pianoforte Recital at Folkestone.

An Empire Week Lantern Lecture on New Zealand will be
given by Mr. Joseph Feil in the School Hall on 23rd May.

“THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON.”

    The Dramatic Class produced Sir James Barrie’s “The
Admirable Crichton” on Wednesday and Saturday, 8th and
x~th February. The applause of the large and enthusiastic
audiences proved that the performances were a success. The
highest praise is due to all who were responsible for the pro-
duction : to the actors for their careful character studies, to
the electricians and mechanics under G. L. J. Bailey and G.
A. Stourton, who have equipped a stage capable of any form
of dramatic representation, to the business staff for their patience
and care in carrying out all the necessary arrangements, and
to the orchestra for the music with which they delighted the
audience during the intervals.
The theme of the play is rather brutal, but Barrie’s charming
fancy makes it easier for us to accept circumstances alter cases.
Crichton (F. L. XV. Eade), the perfect butler, a complete harmony,
is a perfect “ Gov.” on the island. The tyrannical Lord Loam
(R. G. L. Bowles) is as comfortable in his Radical views as his
servant guests in his drawing room—he is much happier as
Daddy.” Lady Mary (I. P. Watt) has strength; she is the
only one fit to mate with Crichton, but circumstances are stronger
than she and so she marries the amiable idiot Brocky (F. G.
West- Oram). Tzeeeny (R. W. Milne) is vulgar and pathetic,
never in her right place and therefore a figure of fun. The
Hon. Ernest Woolley (G. Curry) is the smart young man about
town, above circumstance in his own opinion but beneath notice
in that of everyone else. The Ladies Catherine (B. V. Gutsell)
and Agatha (G. S. Allen) are flappers, kindly disposed when their
own interests are not involved. Lady Brocklehurst (F. Constable)
is a fairly clever woman of the world, a terrible woman who
thinks she has been, and is, a capable mother. The servants
are little better than the others; all have their jealousies which
promise awkward situations below stairs. The Rev. J. Treherne
(E. C. Sharp) is a decent fellow, one of the 2nd XI., but in-
terested in “ playing the game.” The Naval Officer (C. C. Cox)
has the proper sentiments, always proud to be of service to a
noble lord.
Important parts were played by the settings and lighting
effects, where symbolism rather than realism was the aim. Case-
ment cloth became rich brocades under clever lighting in Acts
I. and IV., where yellow cubes in a gray setting were the centre
Tound which the action turned. These same cubes in the island
home were naturally the table and chair reserved for the Coy.
Piled masses of cubes showed chaos in the island until the master
mind reduced them to ordered forms. The skies changed with
the moods: violent reds and blues on the island symbolised the
storms in the minds of the actors, and then came the quiet
night with the warih glow of the fire; only Lady Mary is not
in the circle; she is still lit up by the last gleams of sunset in
the background. In the last Act the brocades are out again,
the placid English sky is still there, the curtains close when
many of the characters have been paired off; Crichton has a
last amused look at the chronicle of their adventures, and rumour
has it •that he and Tweeny retire from service to open a little
“pub “—in an aristocratic neighbourhood.
F.L.C.

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8th and 11th February—Afterthoughts.

    Until I came to write this I had no idea how difficult it was
to set down one’s more vivid impressions of an event which, by
its nature, provided them in plenty. True, I retained many
very pleasant recollections; the task was to discover what
struck me most about “ Crichton.”
Was it the quiet, efficient way in which all the technical
men carried out their jobs—from making the greater part of
the lighting apparatus to wiring and operating it: from painting
cycloramas (some readers may smile) to putting in drawing pins?
Or was it the anxious moment, seemingly an age, when a gelatine
colour-slide was in danger of slipping its moorings and sailing
gracefully across the stage to Crichton’s impassive feet?
That is not all. Demolishing scenery at the end of an act
is a useful and peaceable way of satisfying one’s destructive
instincts, and what is it if not the best of fun to work a sunset
or impart the flicker to a fire, which unique and, I venture to
say, highly realistic, effect might never have been given to the
world but for the spirit of experiment attending the whole
technical side of the production. Other incidents crowd upon
me. I could go on for hours, but must not.
So finally, I will express my firm impression that without
the guiding and co-orclinating mind of a splendid producer
the result would have lacked most of the ingredients which
went to make a cake, as I believe, enjoyable to all.
STAGE MANAGER.

YE CHRONICLE.

    Ye murrie seasoun of springe is here, whanne that briddes
maken melodie ande varlettes maken howles on ye feeldes o~
ruggerre. Nowe do ye Uppersixthe chaunte in poesie ande ye
Fifthe do murmure of ye comynge battel withe Giante Xain
of whose horrours theye have hadde earlie ensample.
“Inne the spninge a younge manne ‘s fancie
Lightlie tumes to thoughtes of ye Prefectes’ Daunce.”
Ande forsoothe monie were ye fayre, aye ande ye darke damselles
whiche did come withe myrthe ande merrimente to trip ye lighte
fantasticke toe in ye Castel Halle. Butte as for ye varlettes
did hem nat seye: “ Of a suretie, theye be noon goode, these
oure sistres. We shal nat come to ye Prefectes’ Daunce to
wearen ye face of woe ande disappointement alle ye longe evene.”
Natheles a f ewe of ye boldere varlettes didde appeare with ye
squiers ande ye overlorde ande som of his knyghtes, so thatte
grate was ye jollitie of ye companie. And oure sistres were
they nat fayre to see and did nat ye varlettes mone whanne
that Sir Tawt did lede hem to ye statioun so thatte noon othre
koude take hem hoomward.
Butte nat longe koude ye squiers and yeomenne thinken
of hir grate pleasaunce. Sir Tawt ande Sir Liswil did speke
unto bir henchemen in thise guise : “Varlets alle, eke now
muste ye gaddre togeddre ande maken pleye ande swete musicke
befoure ye wightes which kouthe nat acte ne blowe ye comette.”
Ande at ye tyme y-sette didde ye guerriers assemble in ye Halle
for to herkene unto. ye pleyeres discourse of straunge happenynges
in fame londes; and eke som of ye lessere wightes didde seye
to eche othre: “Let us goon vew~e thise thinge thatte be; for-
soothe is it nat a tale of ye navie ande of ye grate Adinirale
Crichtoune.” Thanne weren hem annoyede to seyen onlie a
butiere whiche did trye to lighte a fyre with a watche from
hise glasse, and eke didde so ryte marvellouslie. Untille hir
squiers Sewt-Roma and Biggebukkette didde discourse like ye
lordes of Dorfoxe whanne weren alle ajoyede in hir hertes.
Alas ! thatte ye pleye did come to an ende ande ye varlettes
had. noon ex~mse for nat doinge him daylie taskes. So ye squier
Paxshe didde assemble ye staiwarte henchemen for to threwe
ye ruggerre balle aricle eke to boote it. Butte it didde aiway
stikke in ye backerowe of ye scrumme, ande so grate were ye
cryse of “Heele it, ye knaves, heele it,” and “ Pleye the game,
ye caddes, pleye the game,” that noon might heeren ye home
of ye reffe whanne that he blewe it for anothre scrumme.
Forsoothe monie a joust of ruggerre was it despoiled by ye
bittere colde, ande anon it snewed ande grate was the falle
thereof. Then did ye squiers ande henchemen seye to hemselves:
Todeye will we eeri get ourselves to the chaumbre of ye puissante
overiorde and demanden a sneweballe fighte on ye listes.” Butte
with sterne countenance ande voyce severe did he answere hem
that noon must pleye in ye siushe—eke thus didde he name ye
snewe—as it befittede nat true knyghtes and yeomenne.. Straight-
way was there gronynge ande guashynge of tethe so thatte ye
varlettes did vente hir wrathe on ye squiers of ye castel—suice
hem koude nat it vente on ye knyghtes.
Nathelesse ye snewe did vanyshe and nowe ye sonne cloth
shine and ye wyghtes ginnen seye: “Soon shal we forsake ye
tyrante Ruggerre ande entere ye service of ye mightie lorde
Crickette, whanne noon shalle have ye sanguine wondes and ye
brusede limbes.” Yet som do praktise ye legtherie ande ye
wondes, alas, shal theye nat be gratere and mor abundante
thanne befoure
Ne mindethe nat of thatte, 0 ye knyghtes, squiers ande
yeomenne, butte take courage fore ye deyes thatte are to come
whanne the drede of Giante Bazare ande of Giante Xam shal
affrighte yore hertes. Take courage and rede of ye dedes of
valour whiche han been done in ye monthes thatte are y-goon,
for are theye nat writtene in ye boke Pharos?
FEWEDAL YE SCRYBE.

A VISIT TO ASHFORD RAILWAY WORKS.

    On 21St December some members of Forms VI. Industry
and VI. Science were enabled to travel to Ashford on a visit
to the railway works. On arrival at the gates we were met
by Mr. Davis, who was to conduct us around the works. The
first shop to be visited was the Carpentry Shop, where there
were innumerable wood lathes, band saws and planing machines.
The motive power for all these machines is supplied, through
overhead shafting, by two obsolete locomotives, each sunk
in a pit and used alternately. From there we passed on to
the Light Machine Shop, where there were machines into which
men were feeding long metal bars, and which at the other end
were turning out the finished articles, such as bolts, studs and
nuts. Leaving this, we passed on to the Heavy Machine Shop.
in which were several overhead electric cranes, together with
other interesting machines such as oxy-acetylene cutters and
huge planing machines. Adjacent to this shop was the Loco-
motive Erecting Shop, in which were engines in all stages of
erection and repair. A walk across• many sidings brought
us to the Foundry, a much despised place, but in reality one
of the most important. Here we saw white-hot metal being
tapped from the cupola and being poured, like water, into the
moulding boxes. A short walk brought us to the Painting
Shop, in which was a complete electric train which had just been
repainted. In the driver’s cab we saw and used the dead man’s
handle—a handle so arranged that if the driver falls ill and
releases his hold on this handle, the train is automatically stopped.
The last place we visited was the Power House, in which were
three Diesel engines. The dynamos driven by these engines
supply about half the current for the works. This ended the
trip, much of the success of which was due to the kindness of
Mr. Coulson and to the excellent manner in which Mr. Davis
conducted us round the Works.
Further knowledge of railway affairs was obtained when,.
on 28th February, a rather larger party from the same Forms
went to the Priory Station to inspect the locomotive “Dover,”
one of the new “Schools” Class. Built at Eastleigh in 1933,
it is of the 4—4—0, three-cylinder type, one cylinder being•
situated in the frame and two outside. The driver explained
the various mechanisms in his cab, whilst outside were several
firemen, who helped us on knotty points. Much interesting
and profitable information was obtained from this short visit.
G. STOURTON (VI. Industry).

VISIT TO HISTORIC LONDON.

    Our visit to London on Wednesday, 15th March, will remain’
as a very happy memory. It was a strenuous day, and those
of the Second, Third and Fourth Forms who were in the party were
early astir and on their way to the Priory Station. We arrived at
London Bridge about ten and after a roll call we walked through
Billingsgate to the Tower. Tickets having been purchased for
the party, we proceeded on our tour accompanied by two Beef-
eaters. It is impossible here to give an account of all we saw.
Needless to say, we found it most fascinating and instructive..
I was particularly interested in the jewels in Wakefield Tower,.
but it is difficult to say what was the most attractive part. When
our round of the Tower came to an end, we were all ready for
a meal, so we had our lunch in the Tower Gardens overlooking•
the river and Tower Bridge. We were fortunate enough to
see the bridge raised.
Lunch over, the party made its way to St. Paul’s. Here
again we all found much to engage our attention, although it
is naturally very different from the Tower in its appeal. We
were shown over the Crypt, and no doubt a good many of us•
would say that they found that the most interesting part of the
building.
We rested a little while in Trafalgar Square, and that gave
us an opportunity to feed the pigeons, but, although we could have
done with a rest, for we had been on our legs ever since leaving~
London Bridge, we had to move on. Our route lay down White-
hall, past the Cenotaph and the Horse Guards, to Westminster
Abbey. Many famous buildings and objects of interest too
numerous to mention were pointed out to us both here and
on every part of our wanderings by the masters who accom-
panied us. When we arrived at the Abbey, about 3.15, Evensong
was in progress, and we waited till it was over. We then split
up into parties and were shown over the building by vergers.
The Abbey, like the Tower, brought back many a page of history
to us. Never before in one day had we had the opportunity
of seeing so many things of historic interest. We had made
the best use of the time at our disposal.
We had not yet finished the programme. The next item was
a most welcome one—tea—which we had at Lyons’ in Bridge
Street. Even in a busy London thoroughfare and in a crowded
tea shop, one hundred and twenty boys, to say nothing of the
five masters, attracted not a little attention. At any rate,
we did justice to a good meal. After tea we went along the
• Embankment past the Shell-Mex building into the Strand,
and eventually reached Charing Cross about 6.40. That gave
us about twenty minutes or so for a look around, and a good
many took the opportunity to purchase something to take
home, or perhaps something for the homeward journey. None
of us found the ride home tedious, and I. am probably right in
saying that nobody slept on the way. It was just about nine
o’clock when three lusty cheers announced our return to the
Priory. No doubt the Head. Master, who met us at the station,
was relieved when he found that not one of the one hundred
and twenty boys and five masters had been left behind or detained
in London. Every boy who was in the party agrees that it was
a most enjoyable and instructive outing, and is grateful to those
-who organised it so efficiently that everything went most smoothly.

E. W. SoumEY (Form WA.).

SHAKESPEARE RE-WRITTEN
(Being a Few Topical Extracts from a weiI-kn0wIi PIay~).
(Master discovered, rapt. Sounds and sweet aiis.).

Master: Marvellous sweet music I Makes this place Paradise.
Sometimes a thousand ‘twangling instruments will hum
about mine ears, and sometimes voices.
(Enter Boy, hesitant; in his hand a scroll.)
Yet again? What do you here? I am out of patience.
I’ the name of something hOly, sir, why stand you in this
strange stare?
Boy (aside): Never till this day saw I him touched with anger
so distempered. (To Master.) Grave sir, hail! I coiue
to answer your best pleasure. (Hands scroll to Master.)
(Aside.) 0 woe the day I
Master (overlooking scroll): What stuff is this? How say you?
There’s more work. Let me remember thee what thou
hast promised which is not yet performed me. Exactly
do all points of my command. Do not give dalliance too
much the rein.
Boy (aside) : I am a fool. He misses not much; I am afraid
he will chastise me. (To Master.) Pardon, master. I
will be correspondent to command. It shall be done.
Master: And be quick, thou’rt best. But this is trifling. ‘Tis
time I should inform thee further. The hour’s. now come;.
the very minute bids thee ope thine ear; obey and be atten-
tive. I pray thee, mark- me.
Boy (aside): More to know did never meddle with my thoughts~
You have oft begun to tell me what I am, but stopped. (Ta
Master.) 0 good sir I I do, most heedfully. Your tale,.
sir, would cure deafness.
Master: Hear a little further and then I’ll bring thee to the
present business which now’s upon us. There’s something
else to do.
Boy: I am woe for’t, sir. What a thrice double ass was I
Master.~ Fairly spoke. Excellent I And yet methinks I see
it in thy face what thou should’st be; the occasion speaks.
thee.
Boy (aside): The truth you speak cloth lack some gentleness.
(To Master.) Sir, have pity. When you came first you
stroked me and made much of me. Good my lord, give
me your favour still.
Master: Prithee peace I The fault’s thine own, whom stripes
may move, not kindness. Dost thou mark me? I am
more serious than my custom. Here have I, thy school-
master, made thee more profit than tutors not so careful.
(Boy weeps.) Wherefore weep’st thou?
Boy: Oh I my heart bleeds to think o’ the teen that I have
turned you to. I, not remembering how I cried out then,
will cry it o’er again. It is a hint that wrings mine eyes
to’t. Alack I what trouble was I then
Master: 0’ a cherubin thou wast; indeed, the top of admiration
Boy: I thank you, master; you have said well.

(Master rises.)
Master.~ Do not approach till thou cost hear me call. (Takes
up a staff, which he bends twice or thrice with his hands.) Thou
thy last service did’st worthily perform, and I must use thee
in such another trick. I’ll beat him too. (To Boy.) Follow
me.

(They proceed to an inner chamber.)
Master: Draw near. Will’t please you taste of what is here?
Come on then, down. No tongue, be silent when I rear my
hand.
Boy (aside): The murkiest den; the most opportune place.
Mercy on us; he lays it on. (To Master.) Sir, I am struck
to the quick.
Master: I warrant thee; I do believe it against an oracle. A plague upon this howling, thou insolent noisemaker. Silence! It is monstrous. If thou beest a man, show thyself in thy likeness.
Boy (aside): You cram these words into mine ears against the stomach of my sense. (To Master.) Alas! Now pray you, sir, have pity. .
Master (aside): I needs must rest me. Oh! I have suffered with those that I saw suffer. (To Boy.) I have too austerely punished thee. I have inly wept.
Boy: Tell your piteous heart there's no harm done, sir, no harm. Master; Give me thy hand. I am sorry I beat thee. I do forgive thee. Go quick away. Carry this-and this.
Boy: 0 wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! Here's my comfort. I'll be wise hereafter, ay, that I will; that's most certain.
X.

THE PREFECTS' ROOM.

FOR PARENTS ONLY.

    Why is it that a boy must be always grumbling about school? Why is it that he comes home with a fresh complaint every day? Such questions may be asked by the anxious mother who sees her son apparently in the throes of misery. The answer is that a boy enjoys a good grumble; he finds pleasure in telling people of his hard lot, and how he is tormented from morning to night by fiends who try to force on him hateful subjects. Would you gather from this, dear parent, that your son is on quite friendly terms with his masters, and that he is well on the way to getting a credit mark in his examination in these horrible subjects? Yet, be assured, it is quite likely to be the case.
There are, admittedly, many things at school that are really hard to do; on the other hand, there are just as many that are quite easy. Take for example the well-known convicts' job, stone-picking. Your boy will tell you that, after working hard in school all the morning, he is forcibly driven down with a gang to Leney's, where under the watchful eye of a prefect or some other task-master he is compelled to rid the Rugby pitch of its stones. Dear parent, do not write to the papers about it, for if there is one thing more than another that your boy loves it is playing at being a convict. He likes stone-picking even if only for the chance to playa prank on somebody else's bucket of stones. The real danger is that he may be spending too much of his time at this sort of thing later on in life.
Then there is the un-musical boy; of course he has a complaint to make. You gather that he is fast becoming a nervous wreck through having to sing in front of everybody in the Hall every Tuesday afternoon. He is just shamming. He has never been a soloist and probably never will be, but he does love good hearty singing, and one of his weekly delights is to sit in the back row uttering sounds which are the despair of the Music Master.
Next take drill. With healthy boys this takes pride of place among school subjects; they would rather spend a period in the Gymnasium than anywhere else in the school. But even so you may gather from your son that he has been chased round and round the" Gym." by a furious instructor with a rope. Actually he enjoys this playful bullying as much as anybody. He likes being punched about, and truth to tell, he does his fair share of the punching.
Of course there are examinations at school; from the very nature of the case such things must needs be. Then it is rather dull. Your boy is quite right this time. He just sits in his place trying to think of something to put down on his paper. Everything he has ever learnt escapes him, while thoughts of the approaching holiday crowd in. But the examinations are soon over, and you are then led to believe that for once your son is going to be forced to work as never before. His bone of contention is now" ordinary lessons in the ordinary way." He repeats it every time he comes home from school, throwing down his satchel with a bang. Dear parent, do not commiserate with him. He is not overworked; in factbut silence is golden.
Strange to say, he will grumble almost as much during the holidays. The truth is that, however he may complain about school, he really likes it, and you will find him quite ready tostart again cheerfully at the beginning of next term. He knows -tell it not in Gath-that he often has more fun in term-time than he does in the holidays.
E. A. MERCER (Form IV A.).

THE SPRING TERM IN SPORT.

FORTY YEARS ON.

    Once again I climb the hill, but noW less actively than I used to do, for the" Forty Years On" that we sang about when I was at school have made me " shorter in wind." But the fine trees in the Old Boys' Avenue give a pleasing shade this hot day. Fancy! They were planted as young saplings when I was a youngster in the Second Form. The flowers in the beds on the sides of the walk look very beautiful, too. The lower playing field, I notice, is almost surrounded by trees. The pavilion under the terrace on the far side has been built since my time and is a gTeat improvement. Leney's, I see, is still the practice pitch, but it is not the Leney's I knew. It has been transformed into a fine level playing field with a splendid turf.
A little farther up I stand to gaze once more at the old School, but what a change! Instead of the white tower and walls of my own schooldays I see an ivy-clad building, with a fine clock in the tower. Shouts of merriment reach my ears, and I turn in the direction from which they come. It is the boys in the swimming bath, which, I call to mind, was just being talked about in my time. In fact, a fund for its construction had just been opened when I left. There is the Hall with its stained glass windows, and the organ, which looks much the same after all these years as when it was erected. I well remember the opening day.
I have seen many schools in the course of my travels, but never one more finely situatc.d than this. Nothing brings back to me more I?leasant memOrIes than the Dover County School for Boys. Fzat Lux!
yr. R. HAYDON (Form lIB.).

PYLONS ON THE SKYLINE.

MY BICYCLE.

THE TRIP TO LONDON.

ON DIT.

    That the Staff now boasts a potential T.T. winner.

That many Sixth-formers cherish secret ambitions of becoming
engine drivers.

That the voice of the" speaker from Geneva" seemed
vaguely familiar.

That, appropriately enough, the Geography Room was
recently the scene of a violent sandstorm.

That never before has this phenomenon been studied by
our scholars at such close quarters.
G.S.A.

HALF TERM.

A FRENCH MARKET.

    At eight o'clock I got up, and after a wholesome breakfast set off for the village of Rouille. The road was very dusty, and at ~ach step I kicked up .a ~loud. When I was half-way to the vIllage I was offered a hft m a trap, and although I did not know the man, I accepted his kind offer. The first sight of the market was a long string of motionless carts contaimng fowls, pigs, and so on. After thanking my kind fanner for the lift, I proceeded into the market place.
The first lot of stalls were those of the baker, butcher and fishmonger. These were situated under a large closed-in oblong, where I bought a croissant, which is like an English roll. At the sides were the ironmongers', hosiers', c1othmakers', toymakers' and grocers' stalls. By the church wall were the farm girls and women selling their eggs, fowls, pigs, rabbits, butter and goats. Outside the blacksmith's shop was a small group of horses waiting to be shod. Everywhere (except outside the cafe, where husbands were waiting for their wives and discussing the prices of horses, corn and so on) was bustle and hurry; here a girl pushing her way about with a great basket full of butter lUlder her ann; there an ironmonger shouting out the prices of his cutlery.
After making a few more purchases I went home, feeling very hungry and happy.
G. L. WATT (Form II.A.).

EVENTS OF SUMMER TERM.

Thurs. May 4-Term begins.
Sat. " 6-Special Place Examination.
Wed. "Io-Cricket-School v. Chatham House School.
Sat. "I3-Performance of "The Admirable Crichton" in aid of Dover Hospital.
Wed. ,,3I-Cricket-School v. Margate College.
American Sale.
Wed. June 7-Cricket-School v. Ashford ,Grammar School.
Fri. "I6-London General and Higher School Certificate Examinations start.
Sat. "I7-Cricket-School v. Harvey Grammar School.
"Ved. ,,2I-Cricket-School v. Duke of York's RM. School.
Sat. July I-Cricket-School v. Parents.
Wed. "I2-Cricket-School v. Simon Langton School.
Sat. "Is-Cricket-School v. Parents.
Sat. ,,22-Annual Athletic Sports.
vVed. ,,26-Term ends.
Cricket-School v. Old Boys.
(All the abovp cricket matches arc 1St XI. home fixtures.)