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No. 78. MARCH, 1935. VOL. XXV.
FIAT LUX.
The next number of
The Pharos will appear about 27th July. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than
8th July.
We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County
School, Ramsgate), The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Harveian, The Erithian
and The Anchor (Gillingham County School).
Copies of the current issue of The Pharos, or of back
numbers which are in stock, may be obtained from the Editor, price 9d.
Summer Term, 1935.—The Summer Term will begin on Thursday, 2nd May, and end on Wednesday, 31st July. Holders
of season tickets should see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.
The success of the Dramatic Society's annual production is becoming so normal a feature of the Spring Term as to call for little comment here. The producer, cast and all helpers are again offered the thanks and congratulations of the School for an excellent performance. The Musical Society, whose orchestra is increasing in numbers and efficiency, must also, with their conductor, be similarly complimented for their share in the evening's entertainment. It is gratifying to learn that, successful as the effort was from an artistic point of view, the financial result was also excellent.
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The compilation of this issue of the Magazine has not been an easy task, and we thank those contributors who came to the rescue when examinations and influenza had combined to make the prospect rather unpromising. The competition attracted a good number of entries, mainly from the Middle School, as Forms V. and VI. apparently remained indifferent to its attractions. Perhaps they will send in some suggestions which will interest them for next term. This term's prize is awarded to H. J. Dunster, with Honourable Mention for I. Weir and R. S. Fowles, and a number of others not far behind.
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Careers.—The British Mercantile
Marine.—Attention is called to a notable development in the training of officers for the
British Mercantile Marine. A Central Board for the training of officers is now in control and the following recommendations
have been made:—
1. The training of apprentices for officers should not begin
below the age of 16.
2. Entrants from a Secondary School must have reached the School Certificate form, even if they have not actually passed
the School Certificate Examination. No doubt School Certificate success will be an additional qualification.
3. The sea training of apprentices is to be more systematic,
with a definite syllabus of navigation, seamanship, engineering, etc.—the instruction to be given by certain officers specially
selected for the duty of instructor.
4. Masters of vessels are to see that the apprentices are periodically examined and careful records of their progress kept.
These recommendations have been approved and about fifty shipping lines have signified their intention of adopting
the scheme. It is plain therefore that the standard for admission as an apprentice in the Mercantile Marine is being raised, and
boys who are aiming at the Mercantile Marine as a career should realize the importance of the changes indicated.
On the subject of general educational qualifications for business and professional careers, a recent article in a daily
paper points out that, though there is a reasonable prospect of a revival of trade and an increase in employment, it does not
follow that competition for posts will be any less severe in the near future. In actual fact, the mechanisation of many business
processes considerably raises the standard required of junior employees, by rendering unnecessary many of the simple tasks
they would once have been called upon to perform while "learning the business." This means that even a reasonably good
record up to School Certificate standard should, if possible, be supplemented by some such specialised training as is provided
in the various divisions of our Sixth Form.
We look back with pleasure to the beginning of this year
and the busy period with the School Christmas Parties. Once again it is our privilege to chronicle how successful these events
were.
Your Executive Committee expresses sincere thanks to Mrs. F. Whitehouse, the Ladies' Committee, and helpers, for the
admirable arrangements made and kindly help so willingly given. Sincere thanks are also extended to the members of the
Staff, and Parents, who helped as stewards for the games and dances.
We feel sure this expression will be re-echoed by the boys and their guests, who so thoroughly enjoyed their evenings.
We extend our hearty congratulations to the School Dramatic Society on their performance of "The Birds" of Aristophanes.
The arduous work undertaken by Mr. T. Watt is reflected in the excellent talent displayed by the members of the cast, and we
feel sure that this part of the curriculum of the School is of great help in fitting our boys with the confidence and self-expression so necessary to-day.
Saturday, 26th January, saw a revival of a very pleasant function—a Staff Dance; it was with great pleasure your
Executive Committee helped with this event.
We have heard many sincere expressions of the pleasure that this evening gave to all present, and venture to suggest
that this function should once again be placed on our list of social events as a yearly fixture.
On Wednesday, 3rd April, we propose holding a Supper Dance; this event is being arranged in response to many enquiries
for another social evening. There are many parents we should like to see with us—why not come? Full particulars are now
being circulated.
The Hon. Secretary has been busy sending circular letters to parents who have not yet joined our Association. Will parents
who read this please fill in and return that small slip? We should like to make this a record year of membership.
Cricket.—Parents v. Boys.—We are enquiring as to another "Test" this year. Your Hon. Secretary will be pleased to
receive the names of fathers willing to play.
Just a whisper: we shall have to play this year.
E.C.M. (Hon. Sec.).
The only event to report amongst the activities of the Old
Pharosians is the Annual Reunion, which was held at the Town Hall on Boxing Day. Once again we failed to get sufficient
numbers to make it a financial success, but in all other respects, I think, it proved a happy occasion.
It should not be thought that the Association is quiescent
owing to its lack of activities. On the contrary the Committee have under consideration a renewal of Autumn and Spring Dances
another season, but they are anxious first of all to adopt plans that will ensure a greater measure of success than was accorded to
their efforts last year. Greater co-operation now exists between the Association and the Football and Cricket Clubs, and perhaps
by this means a fuller programme of fixtures may be arranged in the future.
I am asked to draw attention to the new blazer of the Old
Pharosians, which is obtainable from Mr. W. J. Peppin at a cost of 35/6. The new half-crown O.P. tie is finding a ready sale.
The following new members have to be added to the lists already publishedn:—
R. W. AUSTIN, 79, Biggin Street, Dover.
H. C. T. BROWN, 93, Brereton Road, Rugeley, Staffs.
J. V. HORN, 16 Stanhope Road, Dover.
A. KNOWLES, 13, Maison Dieu Road, Dover.
W. S. LOVELY, 21, Worthington Street, Dover.
S. J. MUMMERY 46, Leyburne Road, Dover.
E. W. SOUTHEY 30, Malmains Road, Dover.
W. L. Wells, "Kenwin," 68, Gauden Road, SW. 4.
We hope to publish a further list next term, so that Pharos
issues from July last may be referred to as a complete register of members. If this should meet the eye of any Old Boys whose
names are not on the list we hope that they will send along their names, addresses and subscriptions to one of the secretaries (see
inside of back cover) in time for publication in the next number of the Magazine.
We congratulate the following:—
E. M. Smith has been elected an Associate Member of the Institute of Automobile Engineers, and of the Institute of
Mechanical Engineers.
Frank Plowright has been appointed Head Master of Swanley
junction Central School.
E. C. Sharp was awarded a Board of Education Scholarship to the Institute of Education, Southampton Row, London. He
has passed Certificate "B" (MG.) O.T.C. and has gained his College Colours for Swimming and Water Polo.
L. G. C. Packer passed the Intermediate Examination of the
Society of Incorporated Accountants and Auditors.
F. J. Ryeland, A.R.S.M., A.I.M.M., has been appointed Attorney and Mining Engineer for the Gold Coast Main Reef,
Ltd. He sailed for West Africa on 6th February.
R. F. Slator has played Soccer for the 1st XI. at Sandhurst,
and represented Sandhurst R.M.C. in the Long Jump against Oxford University.
MARRIAGES.
Leslie J. Goodhurn to Miss Kathleen Holmes at Trinity
Presbyterian Church, Streatham, on 29th December.
Percy A. Taylor to Miss Sybil A. Wally at St. Bartholomew's
Church, Dover, on 1st January.
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Old Pharosians' Cricket Club.
Since the close of last season, when the prospects of the Club
looked none too bright, our fortunes have taken a much happier turn, and there is every indication that the position of a few
years ago, when we were able to play two teams regularly, will again be attained.
A general meeting held recently at School was well attended by Old Boys and members of the Staff. R.
O. Bond was elected Captain, with B. W. Taylor Vice-Captain. The full subscription is fixed at ten shillings, but this is reduced to five
shillings for Old Boys during the first two seasons after their leaving School.
It is gratifying to note that over 30 Old Pharosians have intimated their intention of assisting the Club this season, and
additional fixtures have been arranged in order to field two XI.'s with regularity. Any further Old Boys who would like to
join are asked to get in touch with the Secretary, whose address is Stanhope Road, Dover.
An interesting addition to our programme will be all-day matches with the School on Whit Monday, when both teams will
be engaged.
A. C. L. BROWNE, Hon. Sec.
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Old Pharosians' Football Club.
This year the First Team has not been so successful as last largely
due to the
fact that we have not been able to field the same team regularly, and
consequently at times team work and combination have been lacking. One
gratifying feature, however, has been the revelation that several members of
the "A" team are up to the standard of senior football and will next
year be ready to take their place in the first XI.
The 2nd XI. has again had difficulty in fielding a full team every week, and we
are indeed most grateful to the members of the School team who, very often at
the last moment on a Saturday morning, willingly completed our team and played
an excellent game. It is, however, most disappointing that we are unable to
field two teams of twenty-two Old Boys each week. We must, however,
congratulate the eight players who managed to gain a splendid win over Buckland
Mill "A" on 23rd March. A very successful General Meeting was held
on 27th March, and it was decided that the Club should support the formation of
a Secondary School Old Boys' League for next season. A Whist Drive (admission
1/-) is to be held at River Parish Hall on Saturday, 13th April. at 7-45 p.m.,
in an effort to clear off our debit balance, and it is hoped that all who are
interested in the Club will make a special effort to attend.
HOUSE NOTES.
Buckland House.
Our activities this term have been confined to Rugger, but we have only so far
been able to play three House matches. Of these, we have been successful in
winning two and have lost one.
We won our first match against Town in a hailstorm, and good Rugby was
impossible. The second game against Country was very closely contested. Country
were leading five minutes from time, but Pelham went through to score a good
try, which he converted, and we ran out winners by 5-3. The last game, against
Maxton, was marred by some players becoming overexcited and we lost 24-6.
The forwards have not, in general, played as a pack, though Fenn has been
outstanding in the loose. Pelham has been the mainstay of the team at stand-off,
but the other backs are all new to Rugby and their play still savours too much
of Soccer. The full back has kicked well but is undetermined when hard pressed.
A close contest for the Shield is likely, so it behoves everybody to begin
practice for the Athletic and Swimming Sports, which take place next term.
We welcome L. J. Eckhoff, M. C. Wilson and M. A. J. Smithers as newcomers to the
House.
R.G.L.B.
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Country House.
Last term we congratulated the Soccer XI. on winning every match, and it is with much regret that we are unable to record
a similar feat by the Rugby XV. Although having lost two matches to date, partly due to adverse weather conditions, we
hope that Country will rally so that in the remaining fixtures we may be successful. As we are holders of the House Shield
and determined to remain so, I take this opportunity of urging every member of the House to commence training for the Sports
and practice for cricket at the earliest possible moment. The large number of points usually lost at the Swimming Sports can
easily be diminished by all "Greens" learning to swim at least one length during the Summer Term.
We welcome R. W. Blackmore as a new member to the house this term.
E.C.
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Maxton House.
Maxton Rugby XV. has this term been exceptionally good:
in the three matches played it remains undefeated, ninety points having been scored by the "Reds" and only seventeen points
against them. We have, it is true, six of the School 1st XV., but the success of the team is not merely due to them. The
forwards, under the able leadership of Kesby, have played surprisingly well on all occasions, and the spirit of every one
'of them, which is mainly responsible for success, has been commendable. The first match was played against
Country in a gale and heavy rain. Maxton played with the wind in the first half and were only able to score six points. The second
half commenced with increasing wind and rain, and only five minutes had elapsed when Country scored: score,
6—3, and thirty minutes to play against conditions severe enough to demoralise most teams. Not so with Maxton The forwards
rallied immediately, dribbled the ball into Country's "twenty-five," and shortly after, Moore dashed over for a try which was
successfully converted by Blackman. For the rest of the game, the "Reds "had no difficulty in keeping the ball well away from
their own line in spite of the weather, against which it was almost impossible to run. There is no doubt that something
more than skill gave Maxton a victory on this afternoon. Maxton gave a very good display against Buckland, whom they beat
24—6. Their playing together as a team once more proved its worth, and although the tries scored resulted from individual
effort, the forwards are to be congratulated on the whole-hearted game they played. In this match the defence of Moore, who
has played well throughout the season, was prominent. The three-quarter line has worked quite well and passing movements
have been very good for House Rugby. Coles and Blackman
have always been brilliant, and Masters, for his first season of Rugby, is a very promising full back.
All members of the House, especially those lower down the School, are asked to get as much cricket practice as possible
during the holidays, for it must be remembered that we are a small House in numbers and, a 1st XI. having been selected,
the choice of a 2nd XI. is somewhat restricted. Younger boys are reminded that a good fielder is worth thirty runs or more
to his side.
We welcome B. E. Crust to the House.
G.D.M.
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Town House.
The Rugby results speak for themselves. We have
experienced difficulty in fielding a XV.; yet great credit reflects on Blaxland, Bussey, Teasdale and Gilham, who made the
Country game an even one, and to the whole team, which has shown excellent spirit.
Next term we can make up for our leanness in the Upper School by making full advantage of the cricket; by all, from
Prep. to the VIth Form, learning to swim at least one length; and by making a big effort in the Athletic Sports. It lies with
the Middle and Junior School to retrieve our position. We welcome C. J. King and R. M. Mathison to the House.
I.P.W.
Rugby football has now firmly established itself in the School;
this year twelve fixtures were arranged, a considerable improvement on the number of last Rugger season.
The results show clearly that in spite of their much heavier opponents the team have played very well, and it has been very
gratifying to see every member of the XV. doing his level best right up to the final whistle.
At the beginning of the season the School forwards certainly did not play very good Rugby, but this was entirely due
to lack of experience, every one of them being new to the 1st XV. Later on in the season, however, as against
Wye, Canterbury "A" and Thanet Wanderers, they gave their opponents a very hard game indeed. Among the pack, Cox,
Kesby and Fenn have played well and have always followed up unceasingly. The backs have played well on occasions, but
good passing movements have been too few. Pelharn was brought from full back to centre three-quarter, which strengthened the line, and the tackling and kicking of Goodman, who
replaced him at full back, have been satisfactory.
P. B. Coles has played brilliantly at stand-off half; his kicking and tackling have saved the side on many occasions,
and his individual runs have been a large factor of the scoring power of the team. Blackman too has played extremely well
at left wing, both in attack and defence.
The XV. recognise their indebtedness to several members of the Staff, for assistance in the form of lectures and practices
to their help and encouragement the School largely owes the existence of a Rugby XV.
A word about spectators; there has been a definite increase in the number of supporters at home matches, but to think that
only thirty out of the four hundred and fifty boys in the School are at all interested in the team which is said to represent the
School, is surely extremely distressing.
In view of the short time that Rugby has been a School game, it is interesting to note that many Old Boys are now
playing regularly for clubs or colleges. These include the following members of last year's 1st XV.
G. S. Allen (Royal Veterinary College 1st XV.).
R. Arnold (Barnet "A" XV.).
G. L. Bailey (Royal College of Science 1st XV.).
R. G. Borthwick (R.E.T.B. 1st XV.).
H. W. Crowther (Royal Veterinary College "A" XV.).
A. D. Dewar (Dover "A" XV.).
R. F. Hickman (Dover "A" XV.).
P. C. R. Pearce (Dover 1st XV. and "A" XV.).
R. J. Unstead (Goldsmiths' College 1st XV.).
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RESULTS.
Jan. 5th, at Astor Avenue—Old Boys 21 pts.; D.C.S. 3 pts.
Jan. 19th, at the Danes—Dover " A" i~ pts.; D.C.S. ~ pts.
Feb. 2nd, at Astor Avenue—D.C.S. 37 pts.; Dover "A" o.
Feb. i3th, at Astor Avenue—.Wye College "A" 27 pts.; D.C.S. o.
Feb. s6th, at Astor Avenue—.Thanet Wanderers "A" i~ pts.; D.C.S. 0.
Feb. 23rd, at Astor Avenue—Canterbury" A" 27 pts.; D.C.S. 3 pts.
Mar. 2nd, at Wye—Wye College "A" 19 pts.; D.C.S. 3 pts.
Mar. 16th, at Canterbury—Canterbury "A" ii pta.; D.C.S. o.
Mar. 23rd, at Astor Avenue—Thanet Wanderers "A" 12 pts.; D.C.S.
3 pts.
House Matches.
Feb. 2oth—Maxton rj pts., Country ~ pts. ; Buckland 37 pts., Town o.
Mar. 6th—Maxton 55 pts., Town ~ pta. ; Buckland s pts., Country 3 pts.
Mat. 20th—Country œ8 pts., Town 3 pta. Maxton 24 pts., Buckland 6 pts.
G.D.M.
On Wednesday, 13th March, Mr. Graham, late Millwall and England player, visited the School and spent the afternoon coaching some hundred of the boys. After a short lecture he refereed a game among the elder members of the School, advising the players while the game was in progress. We all thank Mr. Graham for his most valuable advice and look forward to his next visit.
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RESULTS.
1st XI.
Dec. 12th, at Margate—.D.C.S. 9 (Blackman 5, Coles, Kesby, Balubridge,
Ryder) ; Margate College ~.
2nd XI.
Dec. izth, at Astor Avenue—.Margate College s ; D.C.S. 2 (Baker, Kelly).
Under 15 XI.
Dec. 12th, at Margate—D.C.S. r~ ; Margate College x.
Under 14 XI.
Mar. 6th, at Folkestone—.DCS 6 (Smith ~, Alcock 2, Stribley) Harvey
Grammar School ~. G.D.M.
SPORTS ACCOUNT
on 21st March, 1935.
1934 RECEIPTS ~ S. ci. 1934 PAYMENTS œ a. C.
Nov. aS—Bala,,ce at hauls o 59 4 Nov. a5—5whmning apparatus 0 3 6
cash ix, hand Is 03 to Dec. 17—Fixtures sec's expenses o 2 I
1935 ,, '8—Prize for Pianos articic . . 0 2 6
Jass. 14—5ubscriptions 34 55 0 1935
Mar. 20—Parents' Assocjatic,o Jax,. al—Messrs Morecroft o z 4
per WijiS. .. a 8 6 Feb. ~2—Mossrs Thomas o 3 6
Mar. 19—Messrs. Grigg a,,d 5o,s , . 34 iz 5
19—Mr. Peppin 5 o o
19—Messrs. Wild o 16 2
Paces for learns a 6 5
Teas to visiting teams 7 '4 7
Balance at bank i~ o 5
cash iii hand 3 13 9
œ6816 5 œ68168
Audite4a,xd joa,xd correct, W. VVnroy BAXTER,
W. [1. DAsBy. Ho,,. Tceas. Schools Societies
Subscription Fend
1st CADET COY., C.P. (F.), R.E.
As is usual
during the Spring Term, Corps activities have been somewhat eclipsed
by other School events. Parades were few at the beginning of term owing to the
short evenings, but latterly they have been held with customary regularity. A
notable feature has been the institution of a Special VIth Form Section, which
has been formed for the benefit of those members of Form VI. who wished to join
the Corps and come to camp. It obviates the necessity of their parading with the
normal Training Section, and the number enrolled shows its popularity. It is
hoped that it will become a permanent feature of Corps organization.
The Headmaster has been informed by the War Office that there is a possibility
of the School being allowed to start a Junior O.T.C., and consequently an
application has been forwarded. The general feeling regarding this change is
somewhat uncertain. The increased prestige, the annual grant, and the improved
facilities for training represent obvious advantages; but the tradition of our
Annual Camp has become so firmly established that the substitution of an O.T.C.
Camp might be a distinct loss to the School as a whole. An effort might be made
to run a Cadet Corps for the younger boys as a training establishment for the
adult unit, but the difficulties are numerous.
The results of Certificate "A" are of the usual high standard. All
four candidates for Part I. (Practical)—Lce.-Cpls. Donald, Coles, Mercer and
Blackman—were successful and are to be congratulated. It is hoped that the
results of the theory examination will be equally gratifying.
A record number of Cadets are in training for the Chingford cross-country race
on 30th March, and we wish the selected team every success. It is very
unfortunate that the Inter-Schools Athletic Competition again falls on the same
date, and thus many potential runners will be obliged to represent the School
to the detriment of the Corps team. Perhaps it could be arranged next year so
that the dates do not coincide.
The following are to be congratulated on their promotion:
To Serjeant:—Cpls.
Curry and Coles.
To Band-Serjeant:—CpI. Barrett.
To Corporal:—Lce.-Cpls. Ellender, West, Teasdale. Donald and Hart.
To Lance-Corporal:—Cdts. Blackman and Mercer.
E.J.E.
Our work culminated in the big production of the year, which,
although the most difficult problem we have yet tackled, was agreed to have maintained our previous high standards. Out
of the proceeds the Society has provided 150 cushions to alleviate the discomfort of School chairs; a further sum to the School
radiogram., which even the sceptical admit may now be forthcoming; and the bulk of the cost of the trip to London by all
those concerned in the production. The expedition takes place on Monday, 1st April. The Tate Gallery, the Academy Cinema,
Lyons' Strand Corner House, the British Museum and His Majesty's Theatre will all be visited in turn; Robey's Falstaff
is an especial attraction, while some are looking forward to seeing the representative collection of Epstein's art possessed
by the Tate Gallery.
All suggestions for next year's play (for, happily, dark rumours have been dispelled) should be conveyed to the producer.
We gratefully acknowledge Lady Bomford's kind gift to our already well stocked property box.
I.P.W.
The music for the School Play, "The Birds" of Aristophanes, was provided by the School Orchestra, which consisted of twelve
violins, a 'cello, flute, cornet and drums, Mr. Killick's trombone—deeply appreciated by all—and the School organ played by the
Conductor. The assistant organist, F. K. G. Balsdon, was not available, as he was engaged in the play. The music was taken
from Selections from "Lilac Time" by Schubert, Selections from Noel Coward's Melodies, the well-known "Barcarolle" by
Offenbach, two marches—"Scipio" by Handel and "Pomp and Circumstance" by Elgar—and an arrangement of Verdi's
"Il Trovatore."
It is gratifying to see that the numbers of the Orchestra have increased considerably; however, more recruits are required,
for a School Orchestra cannot be too large, and at the end of the year several members will be leaving.
There is a rumour that soon the long looked for radio-gram will arrive, and the School is grateful to the Dramatic Society
for their assistance towards obtaining a worthy instrument. It will be necessary in the future to build up an efficient
and comprehensive library of records.
G.D.M.
At a meeting held on Monday, 25th February, it was decided by members of the VIth Forms to form a Debating Society for the Vth and VIth Forms. Our first debate, on the Peace Ballot, was very successful, everybody taking part. Our second debate, on the motion "That this House prefers Fascism to Socialism," was very well attended, and the proposal was negatived by 14 votes to 11 after a vigorous and even somewhat heated discussion. It is to be hoped that now that such a necessary and enjoyable School Society has been formed, it will thrive in spite of all difficulties.
I.P.W.
Once again it is my pleasing duty to thank the donors mentioned in the attached lists.
Were it not for these periodical gifts the loss by ordinary wear and tear would soon show itself
on our shelves in fact, it is evident that more books (particularly in the Junior Department) will soon have to be discarded, as
their appearance does not at all become a School Library. Greater care in use and carrying to and fro means not only a longer life
for popular volumes, but also increased circulation, which is a distinct advantage to the general community of
readers. Unfortunately some books do not receive the care they deserve, and the result is finally a loss to everybody.
With a view to inculcating a right attitude, a series of
talks has been continued (in the Library itself) with Junior and Middle Forms. The common opinion that a library is merely a storehouse of books is being dissipated, with a fuller realization of
the importance of this department of School life. Training in the use of books for private study is very necessary, and there
is no reason why this should not be commenced early so as to fit boys for the serious job of examinations in the Upper Forms.
More than that—the School motto reminds us that enlightenment, in the fullest sense of the term, is the purpose of all true
education, which can be achieved only if minds are fed from the best available sources, whether the reading be for recreation
or for a more serious purpose.
W. UNCLES,
School Librarian.
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ADDITIONS, SPRING TERM, 1935.
Reference Department.
Donation Copies.
H. LENEY, ESQ.—"The Case against Railway Nationalisation" (Pratt).
R. F. SLATOR.—"The Endless Quest" (Westaway).
R. S. HARMAN.—"General Atlas of the World" (Black).
W. F. ANDREWS.—"Poems" (Lord Tennyson).
F. w. McTOLDRIDGE.—"Poetical Works" (Hood).
AN ANONYMOUS DONOR.—"The Elements of Chemistry" (4 Vols.).
Copies purchased by the School.
Poetical Works " (Spenser) ; " Dictionary of English History " (Pulling
and Low) "Chemistry in Daily. Life " (Glasstone) " The Universe of
Light "(Bragg); "The London Money Market" (Spalding) ; "Erewhon"
(Butler).
General Library.
Donation Copies.
To VItli Form Li b;'orv
F. W. McTOLDRIOoE.—" The Man of Property" (Galsworthy); "The
Lieutenant and Others " (Sapper) ; " Tales of Secret Egypt
(Rohmer) ; " The Terror " (Wallace).
S. C. FERIuoR.—" The Return of Tarzan " (Burroughs) ; "At the Back:
o' Beyond " (Remnant) ; " The Devil Man " (Wallace).
H. LENNY, EsQ.—" The Octopus "(Norris).
C. HErneuNG.—" The Maurizius Case " (XVassermann).
H. F. KIRBY.—" The Laughing Man" (Hugo).
M. W. FENN.—" A Centnry of Thrillers" (various authors).
To General Fiction Library—
S. C. FERIOOR.—" In a Hand of Steel" (Creswick) ; "The Laughing Man
(Hugo) ; "Under Foch's Command " (Brereton) ; "Two Barchester
Boys" (Eady) ; "The Bullies of Baruston " (Poole).
THE PHAROS.
M. G. JENRINs.—" GulliYer's Travels" (Swift) " Twenty Years After"
(Domas) ; "Eugene Aram" (Lytton).
XV. F. ANoseaws.—" Afloat and Ashore" (Cooper) ; "Silas Murner"
(Eliot) "Tales from Shakespeare" (Lamb).
0. F. A. ORAaI.—." The Two-Gun Man" (Seltzer).
C. HEMMING.—" The Rosary" (Barclay).
H. LENEY, Esp.—" Armadale" (Collins).
L. G. WEBSTER—" Peter Gamer, Cadet" (Westerman).
R. L. Fox.—" Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force " (Westerman).
F. XV. McToLDRIOGE.—" A Tale of Two Cities " (Dickens) ; "The Spider's
Eye" (Le Queux).
II. J. Dui'ssraa.—" In Quest of Sheba's Treasure " (Walkey).
F. J. E. BROADLEY.—" The Monster Annual for Boys" (Yarions authors).
To General Non-Fiction Library—
XV. F. ANDREws.—" The Constable's Tower" (Yonge); "Successful Men"
(Bolton) "The Book of British Ballads" (ed. Hall).
~P. E. PrnLpor'r.—" Electricians and their MarYels" (Jerrold).
To Junior Library—
S. C. FERSBoR.—" The Lost RiYer" (Ellis) ; "Mystery Island" (Gibson)
"Carry On " (Strang).
P. J. CoVENEY.—" Tiger Tim's Annual"; "The Playbox Annual."
XV. T. DuNs'rER.—" In the Reign of Terror" (Henty).
Copies purchased by the School.
To VItA Form Library—
"LoYe and Mr. Lewisham" (Wells) ; "The History of Mr. Polly"
(XVells) ; "The Man of Property" (Galsworthy) ; "Country Days"
(Street) ; "The XVay the World is Going" ('Wells) ; " Poems, 1909-
1925 " (Eliot) ; "The Time Machine" (Wells) ; " In the Steps of the
Master" (Morton).
To General Fiction Library—
"The Road Mender" (Fairless); " Adrift in a Boat " (Kingston)
"Mr. Midshipman Easy" (Marryat) ; "The Happy Warrior" (New-
bolt) ; "Tono Bungay" (Wells), 2 copies; "The History of Mr.
Polly" (Wells) ; "A Journey to the Centre of the Earth " (Verne),
3 copies; " In the Steps of the Master " (Morton).
To General Non-fiction Library—
"Great Stories of the Air" (Monk and Winter) ; "Exploring by
Air" (Monk and Winter) ; "Sooth with Scott" (EYans).
To Junior Library—
"Exploring by Air" (Monk and Winter) ; "Great Stories of the Air"
(Monk and Winter) ; "The Romance of a Modern Airway" (Sefton-
Braneker) ; "The XVonder Book of Aircraft" (ed. Golding) ; "The
XVonder Book of the Empire"(ed. Golding); "The Wonder Book
of Why and What" (ed. Golding).
F.W.McT.
SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.
Modern Languages Exhibition at St. John's College, Cambridge.—
I. P. Watt.
Army Entrance Examination.—R. F. Slator (i7th on list for
R.M.C., Sandhurst).
R.A.F. Aircraft Apprentices' Entrance Examination.—R. L. Dunn.
London General School Examination.—W. G. J. Blackman, A. E.
Cadman,* P. C. Kelly, L. R. Kemp, P. C. R. Pearce (addi-
tional History and Advanced Mathematics), N. J. Smalley.
* Qualified for Matriculation. Distinction in Geography and Maths.
~ Distinction in Mechanical Drawing.
Form V.a.—Myers, Baker, Fittall, Mercer, Gimbert, Wilde,
Watkins, Gilbam, Vince.
V.b. (Sc.).—Ash (2).
V.b. (Eng.).—Bowley, L. G. (3)' Masters (.~)' Willcox (3),
Archer (3), Hopper, Hillier, Godden.
IV.b.—Phillips (2), Bomfrey, Edgar.
III.a.—Menter (3)' Jenkins, M. G. (s)' Haines (s), Ewer (3)~
Smith, H. J. (3), Howarth (2), Harrow (2),
Wakerell (2), Tucker (2), Oram.
III.b.—Jones, P. C. T.
II.a.—Makey (2), Dryland (2), Bilby.
,,II.b.—Henderson.
I.a.—Hopper (s), Bushell (s), Carter (s), Thompson (3),
Wilcher (3), Jell (3), Bean (2), Baxter (2),
Delahaye, P. F. (2), Hall, O'Neill, James.
I.b.—Paddock, G. J. (s), Ashman (s), Coe (2), Dunstall,
Newing, Brockman, Winter, Grant.
Upper Trans.—Bond (i), Coveney (3), Hayden, A. J. (3),
McVey (3)' Bradbeer (2).
Lower Trans.—Buss (s), Bradley (2), Otten (2), Rigden,
Chester, Bish, Crust, R.
Prep.—Dunster (2), Wilson (2), Kemp, King.
R. F. SLATOR (r927-34).—Probationary Prefect; Capt. Country
House; School ist XI. Cricket and Soccer, 1st XV. Rugby;
Victor Ludorum, 1934; Sjt. Cadet Corps, Cert. "A,"
K.C.B. Efficiency Star, Chingford 1932-3; Inter-School
Athletics, 1934; School Choir; Award of Merit, R.L.S.S.
To Sandhurst R.M.C.
M. W. F. Ronson (1927-35).—Train Prefect; Sjt., Cadet Corps,
K.C.B. Efficiency Star, Cert. "A" (Practical) ; Bronze
Medallion and Proficiency Certificate of R.L.S.S. Obtaining
post as Uncertificated Teacher.
P. C. KELLY (193o-35).—School 2nd XI. Cricket; School 2nd
XI. Football. Clerkship at Harbour Board.
R. A. COHEN (i93o-3~).—Clerkship at Maple's, builders.
A. J. ANDREwS (1927-35)—School Choir; House 1st XI. Foot-
ball; House Rugby. Clerkship at Dover Gas Office.
C. XV. ARNOLD (1929-35)—School ist XV. Rugby; 2nd XI.
Association; House 2nd XI. Cricket; School Choir. Clerk-
ship at Pickford's.
E. W. SOUTHEY (r929-35).—House 2nd XI. Football; School
Choir. Clerkship at Dover Gas Office.
A. S. PARTRTDGE (1929-35).—House 1st XI. Cricket; Hous&
Rugby; House 2nd XI. Football (Capt.) ; School Choir.
Apprenticed to Messrs. Boots, Chemists.
R. L. DUNN (1929-35).—Dramatic Society. Aircraft Appren-
tice at Halton, Bucks.
G. RYDER (1931-35).—School Ist XI. Cricket; School 1st XI..
Football; House Rugby. Joined Royal Marines.
F. W. C. BEJER (1932-35)—Entering father's business.
J. R. GRAHAM (1934-35).—Taking up engineering.
R. F. JOLLEY (1934-35).—House 2nd XI. Cricket. Parents left
district.
P. G. OTTEN—Entering Dover College.
The School Charity Fund for this term amounted on 20th
March to £14 6s. 11d., making a total for the School year, to.
that date, of £48 1s. 0d.
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Swimming practices will be resumed next term, as soon
as the Baths re-open.
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Swimmers should take full advantage of early opportunities
for practice, as this year's Swimming Sports will be held in the
Summer Term, as well as the Inter-School Swimming Contest—.
see page 28.
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At the time of writing, we are all looking forward to the
Inter-School Athletic Sports, to be held on our own ground.
on 30thMarch.
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Judging by the numbers observed on the premises on various
occasions, County School boys are taking full advantage of the
opportunities offered by Dover's new Public Library.
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The revival of public lectures has also been of interest to
-us, and parties have attended the lectures on "Dover Castle
and on "Malaya." Those present will wish to take this opportunity of thanking the authorities for the invitation to attend
and for the accommodation provided.
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We are indebted to Major Dryer, who repeated his lecture
on "Old Dover" at School on Tuesday, 13th March.
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Attention is drawn to the Local History Exhibition which
will be held at the Town Hall, 10th to 17th May.
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The School was well represented among the large audience
which enjoyed "Macbeth"—the final performance of the Neilson
Players at the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone. For many
Shakespeare became a living thing which to their joy did not
savour of the classroom. The sleep-walking scene and the
entrance of the drunken porter were particularly well done.
All would like to thank Messrs. Uncles and Allen, who arranged
the visit, and Mr. Constable, who accompanied the party, for
providing at the same time a valuable final revision and a very
enjoyable evening.
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The illustrated headings used in this issue are from drawings
by A. R. Ellender, who has in preparation a further series which
we hope to reproduce next term.
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We thank Mr. C. S. Harris for permission to reproduce the
photo of the Rugby team.
This term, as never before, the Dramatic Society has justified
itself: working under difficulties such as have never been met
with in previous productions, the Society gave an excellent
performance of "The Birds," translated and adapted from the
Greek of Aristophanes. Special mention must be made of the
producer, who handled the new material and personnel in his
usual efficient manner; of the chorus who, although mostly new-
comers to a big production, put up a very good performance,
showing that unison speaking need not become monotonous;
of the two rascals, Peisthetairus and Euelpides; and, lastly,
of the prompter.
The text was treated freely, the political allusions of 414 B.C.
being replaced by those of dictatorial Europe of to-day and the
characters correspondingly altered, as for instance where the
Athenian Informer became the Lawyer Politician. These changes
were undoubtedly necessary to prevent the play's having the
air of something recently excavated.
The production marks the completion of the cycle of comedy
which the Society has presented, commencing with Shaw, the
modern, and ending with Aristophanes, the primitive. The
play demonstrates the structure of the ancient comedy, in which
there were two main characters who carried on the main action,
assisted by the chorus, which discussed the action, and a few
"supers" who said or did a little and then went off. And this
branch of drama, after developing so many and varied forms,
is once more reverting to the old style, now termed a "revue,"
of which the basis is two compares and a beauty chorus: in
that respect was our production modern.
At one time it was usual to perform Greek plays with a
minimum of scenery and effects. Nowadays we tend to go back
to the original idea of giving as splendid a production as possible,
even to the extent of inserting passages for the sole purpose
of enabling a piece of stage machinery to be used, e.g., a new
thunder-machine. In this the Society succeeded, thanks largely
to the lighting effects provided by the stage manager and his
assistants, who proved that painted wooden shapes are not
nearly as prosaic as they look by daylight.
E.W.B.
Firste, lette me telle alle of ye Overlorde's grete and wonde-
rouse balle which he and ye Squires didde arrange to crowne ye
festif seasonne: manie were ye gracefol measures, manie times
didde Wyptat crie, "Playe ye bande," manie didde partake
of a grete trifle and didde trifle withe it not. Didde notte ye
Squires alle looke faire bekause thatte a ladye fayre didde decke
them outte in gorgeousse karnations? Whenne that ye chan-
delles were burnt lowe, all ye baloones popped and ye Ho Well
lefte to polishe ye floores, Sire Tawt didde say, "Now will
I turne these Tapiocas into Turkey Trottes," and he didde
gather to hym the playeres to broode and hatche out ye Birds
bye Arrie Stophanes. Thenne they didde daunce, speake as.
one, and make moonshine; and when alle was readie manie-
didde rejoice to see ye two olde menne, Pyforce and Yellpe,
gette them softe jobbes ryghte craftily: yette somme didde
weepe and saye, "Where is that swete songe birde Le Scope,
whosse gentyle breathe we often heare? " Butte, alasse he
was alle ye time in his Darke Ole windyfying his rolling spheres
Soone didde come ye snowe and alle didde goe and make
grete sporte upon Yupper Pitch. Here didde ye Kadettes wax
so strong that ye puissante Blanche Alle didde wishe to join
themme unto ye mightie forces of General Yo Ti See, atte whiche
Sire Weppe was muche pleased. Stille didde ye cold windes blow
and eache daye ye Scribe didde take his Meatyore Logicalle
Observationes withe ye icicles hanging from his bearde. Neverre-
theless the fifteene boulde menne didde bye afar abroad in ye.
busse to Ramesgatte, to Cantreburrie, and eke to Pour Quoi
to tilte and jostle at ye Rugbie. Ande maye alle ye goddes.
nowe be praised thatte alle are stille hole and no blood has
yette been lette, though manie did savegly crie, "Smack ye
littel varlettes" and "Plese to gette offe that balle," whilst
alle ye while Sires Weppe, Le Roi and Isvad didde adde to ye.
dinne withe "Go lefte, come righte and keepe upe I " in mytie
chorusse.
Now doth Sire La Nil girde his loins for ye comyng tourment
of ye Three Schooles and doth declaire, "Now, by my faith,
I'll send ye shacking," and withe Sire Isvad makes us to leape.
and to runne; allso does he not conspire with one Garmah
to make alle David Deans and eke Dixie Jacks? Now too,
dothe Sire Krnsh make his warriores preparie them forre ye
dredefulle Slough of Chinge Forde while untille ye darke houres.
doth ye ArIes and Craftes Clubbe, led by their Cheif Saucerer,
one Sire Dennecok, meet heartily and craftily in ye grete halle
of machines. Stille every balf-moone dothe Le Swob and Ba
Gum debatte and argue muche upon ye Blacke and Blue Shirrts
and eke Andle and Enery Alle in ye wonderose palasse of Sire Wu..
Mourne, alas I for ye Fives thatte have mette ye awfulle
geante Prelymynary: and though none yette have not even
come in battaille against mightie General Scholes, manie are
already sorre distressed and driven to distraktion by the abstrak-
tions of Sire Douref. Now too doth ye grete Overlorde scolde
us muche because thatte we shutte notte ye doores in the Castelle,
while ye Sighenze Menne and ye Artistes do wepe muche sorely
because Sire Bar Tomlin and Sire Wu are striken sadly with
Ye Flue.
Butte lette us notte thus be sadde, for the merrye vacances.
do draw near; rather lette us nowe cheer alle our hearts by
readyng of our owne prowess and worthe in ye grete booke
Pharos I
ROGER YE GRUC, SCRIBE.
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You take a book and sit to read A. H. GOODBUN (Form VI. Arts). |
It is the first morning of a School year. Newly promoted Sixth-formers stroll about wearing conspicuously new ties, while their lesser brethren of the Fifth discuss, with a well-assumed air of importance, especially in the presence of smaller fry, such mysterious things as "Set Books" and "Maths. Two."
Very soon, however, "Set Books" assume gigantic proportions and "Maths. Two" becomes a veritable bugbear. As time draws on, weekly descents to the gymnasium are made with less and less enthusiasm; a visit to the gym, gallery, which is half filled with large desks—horrible reminders!—is sufficient to daunt the most courageous spirit. It is, however, the more imaginative ones who suffer most. In the act of climbing the ropes, one of our sensitive friends sees pages of foolscap billow up before his eyes, or perhaps, while performing a difficult hand spring, the mocking vision of pen nibs dancing on pieces of blotting paper appears. I myself can state that these fleeting sights are apt to be very disconcerting.
After a small, unassuming notice dealing with the examination has been pinned up, the gymnasium becomes akin to a torture chamber, worthy of the Spanish Inquisition; now even the strong-minded cannot help thinking of their impending doom.
Finally the fateful Day arrives. At 9 o'clock small groups of boys may be observed, each responding to the others' jocular remarks with rather forced laughter. Half an hour later, after some very confusing directions, they are at last seated before those miniature tables. The question papers are given out and hopes are realized or dashed to the ground, usually the latter.
Waiting for divine inspiration is always a long and tedious business, and the general appearance of the gymnasium is hardly conducive to contemplating the vagaries of "Maths Two."
The three hours allowed for the examinations are spent in three different ways; some boys write all the time; others alternate between writing and watching the clock; the rest merely watch the clock. When the papers have been collected, notes are exchanged. This is a sorrowful affair for those who have not done too well. It is particularly galling to hear one's hated enemy describe question so-and-so as a "gift" when the said "gift" has not been accepted by the listener. After a week of brain-cudgelling and mental agony the hapless Fifth-former is allowed to relapse into his normal habits, and once more the gymnasium becomes a place of enjoyment and healthy physical exercise.
J. MYERS (Form V. Arts).
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Always at dusk E.J.E. |
It has been said that the curious things left behind in railway carriages or in trams and buses prove that many people must be feeble minded. Probably the same thing would be said of boys who leave things at school, but I do not agree.
I think that the forgetting of such things as football shorts, shirts, fountain pens and chewing-gum prove that their owners' minds are fixed on loftier things. When I forget my cap or my library book it is merely because I am thinking of the pluperfect of some Latin verb or other. When my small brother forgets his home-work, he, no doubt, is concentrating on the loftier subject of a Mars bar in the tuckshop.
I have wondered why we do not have a Lost Property Office at school, run on really efficient lines. It could be managed by a chosen prefect and volunteers for the post could be encouraged by allowing the manager to consume the perishable lost goods, such as chewing-gum or toffee. Then we might get our lost football shorts back. Now we only see a notice of our loss growing weekly more fly-blown, but seldom see our shorts. Clever men are usually absent-minded and lose things, so I am hoping that one day a master will forget Form IIA. But I wonder what they would do with us in the Lost Property Office.
H. J. DUNSTER (Form IIa).
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It's really most incredible The things that boys can lose, From fountain pen to mackintosh, From football shorts to shoes. Although there is a stringent rule All things should bear a name, Yet no one owns these articles, No one these things will claim. And many a morning after prayers One sees the Head arise And offer to our wondering gaze Some object for surprise: A pump, a bell, a shirt or tie, A sock of blue and red; Perhaps one day, one never knows, A boy may lose his head. I. WEIR (Form IV.a). |
That the Rugby XV. won a match against Dover "A."
That T.C.B. practice in the Library has been suspended until further notice.
That the Hospital has been approached to continue their stitching process a little further in certain cases.
That the Minister of Agriculture is in communication with the Dramatic Society as to whether the egg was "National Mark."
"The Men who knew Too Much"—or Monday night in the Library.
Herr Hitler's policy of developing a cold before examinations is not original.
That some members of House XV.'s seem to develop nudist tendencies.
SCIENTIAI.
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Unless you can run like a greyhound, Unless you can hop like a flea, You'll never succeed as a scrum-half Or make a successful three; But if you're the type that delights in a fight And can take all the knocks as they come, You will get what you want, if you're lucky enough To be chosen to play in the serum. Let galloping centre-three-quarters Show prowess of foot and of hand; Let unruffled, deliberate full backs Draw hearty applause from the stand; But, although it may fall to these speedier men To deliver the final attack, The fellows who give them the chances they get, Are the forwards who push in the pack. S. C. FITTALL (Form V.a) |
| Up the hill in pouring rain Drenched, bedraggled, spirits damped; Dark forebodings in your brain; Misery on your features stamped. Upward toiling; on yet on Dragging sodden boots along, Pessimists think summer's gone Optimists say, "It won't rain long." The top is reached! Here, spirits warm; . . . . Next day—joyous morning air, R. S. FOWLES (Form IV.a). |
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To frozen North or Tropics green, To city, glen, or nook, I wander as I sit at ease, My steed a trusty book. Up pyramids with terraced sides, I climb with nimble tread, The builders toiling in the sun I see, though they are dead. By mighty ship and thund'ring train, To Algiers, Naples, Rome; In my mind's eye I see them all, Though I am still at home. So nothing can be hid from me, Where'er I care to look, For if I wish to roam abroad I just take up a book. R. GROVE (Form II.a). |
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Little Morris Minor from distant Birmingham, Filled with happy revellers for sunny Littlestone, Taking all their costumes And towels, and sandals, Luncheon bags, folded tents, and mirthful gramophone. Speedy British Bentley tearing down the highway, Roaring through the country, past the fresh cut corn, Seeing nought of beauty, Hearing nought of song-birds, Passing all the other cars with loudly hooting horn. Heavy Leyland lorry with its radiator steaming, Rattling up to London with klaxon sounding loud, Loaded up with cooking eggs, Flowers, fruit and cabbages, Bringing food and beauty for the toiling British crowd. L. MERRICKS (Form II.a). |
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Hail! honoured paper! Once again I take in hand this erring pen, Briefly to pour as best I may A stanza on your printing day. With me the changing scenes that fly Are as they were in days gone by; The earth is green, the sky is blue, How is it, Editor, with you? IV.a-ite. |
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I think that I shall never strike A vehicle useful as a bike. A bike whose whizzing tyres churn Against the road, the miles up-burn; A bike that brings us up each day The hill to school the self-same way; A bike, when punctured, I must state, Is quite a good excuse if late; Upon which owner often rides With e'en a passenger besides. For anything with legs can hike, But only Man can ride a bike. ALPHA. |
Thurs. May 2-Term begins.
Sat. ,,4-Special Place Examination.
Mon. " 6t Celebration of Silver Jubilee of H.lY!. King
Tues. " 7 f George V.
Wed. "I5--Cricket-School v. Simon Langton School.
Wed. ,,22--Cricket-School v. Duke of York's RM. School.
Sat. ,,25--Cricket-School v. Margate College.
Wed. June 5--Cricket-School v. Ashford Grammar School.
Mon. ,,10 (Whit Monday)-Cricket-School v. Old Pharosians' C.C.
(all day match).
Mon. " I7-London General and Higher School Certificate Examina
tions start.
Tues. "I8-Cricket-School v. vVembley Wanderers.
\\Ted. "Ig-Cricket-School v. Chatham House School.
Wed. July 3-Cricket-School v. Harvey Grammar School.
Sat. ,,6-Cricket-School v. Parents.
Tues. " 9-Inter-School Swimming Sports at Canterbury.
Sat. "I3-Annual Athletic Sports.
Thurs. " IS-Annual Swimming Sports.
Wed. ,,3I-Tenn ends.
(All the above cricket matches are 1st XI. home fixtures.)
