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No. 79. JULY, 1935. VOL. XXV.
FIAT LUX.
The next number of The Pharos will appear about 14th December. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 23rd November.
We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School, Ramsgate), The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Harveian, The Erithian, The Anchor (Gillingham County School), The Bordenian, The Toc H Journal and The Fram (Frimley and Camberley 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.
Autumn Term, 1935.—The Autumn Term will begin on Thursday, 19th September, and end on Wednesday, 18th December. Holders of season tickets should. see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.
We are sorry that, at the end of this term, we shall be losing Mr. Davies, who has been in charge of Physical Training during the past twelve months, but we congratulate him on obtaining a post at Carmarthen Grammar School. His place will be taken by Mr. P. T. Rothwell, an Old Boy of Sir Roger Manwood's School, Sandwich, who has been trained at Goldsmiths' College and the Carnegie Physical Training College, Leeds. Mr. Rothwell comes to us from the Staff of Beckenham Junior Technical School. He has a very good all-round games and O.T.C. record.
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We congratulate Mr. Pearce on being the recipient of the King's Silver Jubilee Medal.
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Careers.—Pharmaceutical Chemists.—The regulations with regard to the Examinations of the Pharmaceutical Society have recently been modified and after October, 1935, attendance at evening classes will no longer be recognised as suitable preparation for the Society's Preliminary Scientific Examination. Boys who wish to become Pharmaceutical Chemists are advised to gain exemption from the Preliminary Scientific Examination by taking the London Higher School Examination (Chemistry, Physics, Biology) at School.
They must then be apprenticed to a chemist for two years, and finally, after a year's residence at a Pharmaceutical College, they may sit for the Chemist and Druggist Qualifying Examination. No candidate may enter for this examination until he is 21 years old.
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The general regret at the death of ex-Councillor Brisley, which took place last April, was shared by the School, of which he was an active and interested Governor. Mr. Brisley often visited us during school hours and attended many of our social functions. We remember with grateful sympathy his services to the School and to Higher Education in Dover. |
Amongst the many events and activities of the Parents' Association, our Supper Dance on Wednesday, 3rd April, was a noted success; one and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. In response to many enquiries, may we say that we shall arrange for similar functions during the coming autumn and winter season; and here we should like to say how deeply we appreciate the help and interest of the ladies who preside as hostesses at these events.
On Saturday, 6th July, took place the Parents v. Boys Cricket Match, another event we shall remember, as for the second time our XI. have been victors. Well played all!
Mr. A. Hayden once again captained our team, which included Messrs. R. O. Bond, E. H. Fry, A. Kendall, T. J. V. Knights, N. A. Line, J. Slater, R. H. Standen, N. V. Sutton, A. J. Took and E. Weston. Mr. W. Chadwick acted as umpire. We were pleased to claim Mr. J. Slater as a "Parent" for this day.
May we here express our sincere thanks to Mr. F. F. Allin for all the excellent arrangements made.
The close of the term will see the departure of our esteemed Chairman, the Rev. A. T. Slater. who will be leaving Dover. We share with the members of his church the sincere regret felt at his going. The Executive Committee look back on many evenings' consideration of matters relating to our Parents' Association, and his wise and sincere views and rulings as Chairman will long be remembered. As the Hon. Secretary, may I thank him for many a word of advice given me, in connection with my work for our Association? We do not forget the kindly help also given us by Mrs. Slater, and we wish them a sincere God Speed in their new Circuit.
May I ask all Parents for their continued interest and support? I shall gladly welcome and bring to the notice of the Executive Committee any suggestion that may help to further our usefulness to the School and our boys.
E.C.M. (Holt. Sec.).
The attention of members and their friends is drawn to the list of winter fixtures published with this magazine. It is hoped that all who can will give their support to the events organized by the Association and the Football Club.
As the last two or three Reunions, though quite well attended, have resulted in a financial loss, the Committee decided to hold this year's Reunion at the Grand Hotel in the hope of eliminating this undesirable feature. Please keep the date free and make the occasion a success.
The Association Year ends on 31st July, and subscriptions for 1935-6 will be gratefully received by the Secretaries. We are glad to announce a steady sale of blazers and badges, and shall be glad to send particulars to all who are interested.
The Annual General Meeting will be held as early as possible in September. Notices will be sent out when the arrangements are completed.
The following new members have joined
F. K. G. BALSDON, 20, Balfour Road, Dover.
A. G. BRIGHAM, 19, Stonehall Village, near Lydden, Dover.
R. A. BROWN, Grazeley, Kearsney, Dover.
A. W. A. CHASE, The Cottage, Witley, Surrey.
E. CRUSH, Court Cottage, Kearsney, Dover.
E. LEGG, Woolwich Green, near Canterbury.
W. MONCKTON, 61, The Strand, Walmer.
J. W. WHITE, 47, Paternoster Row, London, E.C.4.
E. C. WILDE, 8, Russell Street, Dover.
We congratulate the following on their successes:—
H. B. Garland has been awarded the degree of Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge, for a Dissertation entitled Aspects of the Development of the Viennese Theatre between 1866 and 1914."
B. Sewell, of Fitzwilliam House, Cambridge—Second Class Theological Tripos, Part I.
H. C. Blackford, of Clare College, Cambridge—Natural Science Tripos, Part II.
F. G. West-Oram—First Class in the B.Sc.Tech. pass degree examination of Sheffield University.
M. Capelli, of King's College, London—Second Class Honours Degree in Engineering.
E. C. Sharp, of King's College, London—B.Sc., General Honours Degree.
W. A. Goldfinch has gained a Whitworth Scholarship.
L. H. R. Abbott—Law Society's Intermediate Examination.
A. L. Youden—Final Examination of the Auctioneers' Institute and Final Examination of the Chartered Surveyors' Institution.
J. H. M. Tapley—Final Examination of the Auctioneers' Institute.
S. C. Rowe—Intermediate Examination of the Auctioneers' Institute, with First Class Honours.
F. A. Cockfield—Executive Class, Civil Service Examination—13th on list of 1400 candidates.
B. V. Gutsell, of King's College, London—Intermediate Arts Examination.
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Cecil A. Hart (Sec. Lient., University of London Contingent O.T.C.) had the honour of attending the levee at St. James's Palace on 31st May, on his appointment by the Secretary of State for War.
E. H. B. Martin will, next term, take up the post of Science Master at Taunton's School, Southampton.
H. G. Hopkins is Junior Scientific Officer at the National Physical Laboratory, Radio Department, under the Radio Research Board.
R. E. B. Hickman also has a post at the N.P.L.
J. H. T. Waight has gained the appointment as Music and Physical Training Master at St. Mary Cray Central School.
G. E. Fox is appointed on the staff of Sidcup Blackfen Central School.
R. M. Wraight is entering Goldsmiths' College (University of London) in September. He has been granted a K.E.C. Training Scholarship.
P. C. R. Pearce has been elected a student of the Institution of Civil Engineers and of the Institution of County and Municipal Engineers.
R. F. Slator has gained a half blue for Athletics at R.M.C., Sandburst.
We congratulate R. O. Bond on his son's having won a K.E.C. Special Place at the School.
Marriages.
Harold T. Holman to Miss Edith G. Thorne at The Parish Church, Farnborough, Hants, on 13th April.
H. Arnold Stanway to Miss Ethel L. Hiscock at St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe Church on 22nd April.
William H. Paye to Miss Noel Morrison at St. Paul's Church, Maison Dieu Road, Dover, on 24th April.
John P. Kirton to Miss Lilian Boyce at Croydon Parish Church on 3rd June.
Ronald S. Cartwright to Miss Rita Bridge at East Farleigh Church, Maidstone, on 9th June.
P. Lea Reed to Miss Madeline Jenkins on 6th July.
Victor C. Saville to Miss Kathleen A. Pryer at St. Paul's Church, Maison Dieu Road, Dover, on 15th July.
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Old Pharosians' Cricket Club.
During the present season, it is gratifying to note, the fortunes of the Club have shown marked improvement, and the membership is such that two teams are being fielded.
Although all our games have not resulted in success, the members are having an enjoyable time, and after all it is the game that counts—win or lose. It is in this spirit that we play our matches.
No doubt, during the holidays there will be a number of Old Pharosians wishing to play cricket, and for a nominal subscription we can assure them of a series of good games.
Results to 20th July, 1935.
May 11—Old Pharosians, 142; Royal Scots, 77.
Old Pharosians, 90; D.C.S. 2nd XI., 92 for 8 wkts.
May 18—Old Pharosians, 165; Dover C.C., 176 for 6 wkts.
Old Pharosians, 181 for 9 wkts. (dec.); River Old Boys, 61.
May 25—Canterbury Excelsior, 144 for 9 wkts. (dec.) Old Pharosians, 89.
June 1—Dover C.C., 215 for 2 wkts. (dec.); Old Pharosians, 68.
June 8—Old Pharosians, 92; 2nd Dorsetshire Regt., 32, and 72 for 8 wkts.
Old Pharosians, 66 for 9 wkts. (dec.); A D.C.S. XI., 154 for 1 wkt.
June 10—D.C.S. 1st XI., 71; Old Pharosians, 132 for 8 wkts.
Old Pharosians, 94; D.C.S. 2nd XI., 64.
June 15—Army School of Education, 91; Old Pharosians, 131.
2nd Devonshire Regt., 123; Old Pharosians, 62.
June 22—Old Pharosians, 65; Stone House C.C., 100.
D.Y.R.M.S. Prefects, 250 for 7 wkts. (dec.); Old Pharosians, 41.
June 29—Old Pharosians, 130 for 4 wkts. (dec.); Dover Police, 107.
July 6—2nd Devonshire Regt., 190 for 4 wkts. (dec.); Old Pharosians, 153.
July 13—Old Pharosians, 196; 2nd Devonshire Regt., 165 for 4 wkts.
July 20—Stone House C.C., 115; Old Pharosians, 93.
A. C. L. BROWNE, Hon. Sec.
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Old Pharosians' Football Club.
The Annual General Meeting was held at School on 25th June. It was agreed that two teams should be run during the coming season, and that a team should be entered in the newly-formed Secondary Schools Old Boys' League. The following officers were elected for the coming season:—President, the Head- master; captain, F. G. Taylor; vice-captain, B. W. Taylor; secretary, R. Russell, 3, Halisfredd Terrace, River; secretary, "A" team, B. H. Baker, 15, Malmains Road, Dover. It was also agreed to make a nominal charge of 1d. for admission to all home games at Astor Avenue, the proceeds to be given to charities as decided by the Executive Committee. The Secretary will be glad to hear from any Old Boys who would like to join the Club for the coming season.
The following games will be played at Astor Avenue next
term
Sept. 14—1st XI. v. Old Harveians.
Sept. 14—2nd XI. v. St. Bart's "A."
Sept. 21—Trial Game v. School.
Sept. 28—2nd XI. v. Wyndham Rovers.
Oct. 26—1st XI. v. Dover Rovers.
Nov. 2—1st XI. v. Faversham Old Boys.
Nov. 2—2nd XI. V. Buckland Mill "A."
Nov. 9—1st XI. v. School.
Nov. 9—2nd XI. v. Alkham.
Dec. 21—1st XI. v. Buckland Mill.
Dec. 21—2nd XI. v. Swingfield.
HOUSE NOTES.
Buckland House.
At the time of writing, the Athletic and Swimming Sports have yet to be decided, and upon these events depend the final placings for the Shield.
We have had quite a successful cricket season, the 1st XI. winning four matches out of six. This has been due to the fine all-round performances of Pelham, his century against Country being a really fine effort. Seymour has batted well on occasion, and his play against Town won us the match.
The 2nd XI. won half their matches, but most of the batsmen play a hit or miss game. Merricks (ii) and Oram have batted and bowled well.
The East Cup team under Butler are to be congratulated on winning the Cup after a convincing defeat of a strong Maxton XI.
At the Swimming and Athletic Sports we hope to maintain our usual standard.
This year the House has had to depend upon one or two outstanding sportsmen, and they cannot always be expected to be successful. Younger boys should remember that the House looks to each one of them to do something to help in all its activities.
We welcome the following to the House this term:—R. J. Mountford, N. S. Pain, J. J. Walsh, N. F. Witts.
R.G.L.B.
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Country House.
Although we have not been quite so successful as usual on the cricket field this year, our XI.'s have proved their worth, but have not maintained the usual Country House average. The reasons for this are that we had very few "old stagers" in the House this term, and also the fielding of both XI.'s was far below the Country standard. The 1st XI. have won fifty per cent, of their matches and the 2nd XI., sixty per cent.
We shall lose a considerable number of points at the Swimming Sports, but these can be regained at the Athletics if every "Green" will only pull his weight and not leave it to individuals.
These being my last notes, I wish the House every success in the future, and call upon every member to do his best, so that green may remain the background of the shield.
The following are welcomed to the House this term J. O. Davies, A. N. Cowlard, N. J. Hatton, R. Metzger.
E.C.
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Maxton House.
Maxton has fielded a good 1st XI. this season, which has won four out of the six matches played.
Coles and Cadman have batted well, Kesby has always taken a good number of wickets, and the fielding has been very gratifying, even the younger members of the team giving very few runs away.
There has been a distinct improvement in the 2nd XI., captained by P. C. Coles, half of the matches having been victories for the "Reds." Hopgood, Standen and Bowley have been good all-rounders.
Our East Cup team did very well against Country, whom they beat by a good margin of runs in the semi-final, when Standen batted well for his half-century. In the final, however, they were beaten rather soundly by Buckland, whom we all heartily congratulate.
Finally, the keenness of all teams has been exemplary.
The work of the House this year has been very good indeed; Maxton should do well in the Athletics, and with a moderate performance at the Swimming Sports should have a very good chance of winning the House Shield.
We welcome the following to the House:-T. B. Cannell, R. A. Pellatt, P. Reeves.
G.D.M.
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Town House.
High hopes at cricket were not realized, when, after winning three out of four matches, we failed to win again. Lack of steady batting in either XI. was responsible. In both 1st XI. games against Buckland we failed to clinch earlier advantages, partly owing to inefficient fielding. The fault in the 2nd XI. was over-confidence which later developed into undue nervousness. Our swimming prospects are good. Our chances at the Athletic Sports are also quite good, although this depends, perhaps, too much upon individual effort.
Finally I hope that the House will loyally support my successor, D. E. M. West, and under his leadership recover the ground we have lost in the last three years. The keenness shown, for instance, in the East Cup, and in the swimming, by the Junior School augurs well for the future.
We are glad to receive, as newcomers to the House this term, G. J. Morecroft, H. R. Slater, P. A. Slater and M. Watts.
I.P.W.
The results of the matches played by the School 1st XI. played 13, won 7, drawn 3, lost 3-show that both the bowling and batting have been of a fairly high standard. Pelham has done particularly well with the bat, and Teasdale with the ball; Coles, Crush and Kesby deserve special mention.
This season we were visited for the first time by Wembley Wanderers, whom we were fortunate enough to beat. This fixture proved to be a particularly enjoyable one and we look forward to next cricket season, for which we hope to arrange another fixture.
Once again the Parents proved too good for the Boys; largely owing to the excellent work of Mr. Took and Mr. Knights, the School total was beaten by 33 runs. The 2nd and 3rd XL's contain some promising talent, and if they remember the value of practice the School should have no difficulty in finding a good attack for 1936, but there are few steady bats in the lower part of the School.
For the 2nd XI., Hayden and Furlong have done well, and Knights has bowled well for the 3rd XI.
The teams would like to thank the kitchen and ground staff for helping us entertain our visitors.
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RESULTS.
1st XI.
May 11—At Astor Avenue. 2nd Devons 2nd XI., 110 (Kesby, 4 for 29); D.C.S., 118
for 4 (Pelham, 45*; Magub, 31).
May 22—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 61; D.Y.R.M.S., 177 (Teasdale, 7 for 94).
May 29—At Folkestone. Harvey Grammar School, 87 (Teasdale, 5 for 34; Kesby, 4 for
16); D.C.S., 112 for 2 (Pelham, 65; Crush, 30*).
June 5—At Astor Avenue. Ashford Grammar School, 180 (Teasdale, 4 for 61);
D.C.S.,
74 for 8 (Teasdale, 22).
June 10—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 71; Old Pharosians, 180 for 8 (Teasdale, 4 for
51).
June 12—At Canterbury. Simon Langton School, 35 (Crush, 3 for 13; Kesby, 3 for 6);
D.C.S., 44.
June 18—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 99 (Crush, 33); Wembley Wanderers, 63 (Magub, 5
for 11; Teasdale, 4 for 27).
June 19—At Astor Avenue. Chatham House School, 148 for 4; D.C.S., 67 for 6 (Magub,
34).
June 29—At Guston. D.C.S., 92 (Magub, 21); D.Y.R.M.S., 73 (Crush, 5 for 30;
Magub, 4 for 36).
July 3—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 204 for 5 (dec.) (Magub, 101* ; Pelham, 29;
Fenn, 27*); Simon Langton School, 73 for 6.
July 6—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 133 (Magub, 44; Pelham, 34); Parents, 168
(Crush, 4 for 44).
July 10—At Ashford. Ashford Grammar School, 109 (Kesby, 4 for 31); D.C.S., 159 for
3 (Pelham, 57; Magub, 50; Coles, 23).
July 17—At Margate. Margate College, 188; D.C.S., 175 for 8.
2nd XI.
May 11—At Astor Avenue. Old Pharosians "A," 90 (Hayden, 6 for 35);
D.C.S., 92
for 7 (Furlong, 32).
May 22—At Guston. D.C.S., 83 for 5 (Watt, 52*); D.Y.R.M.S., 41 (Hayden, 5 for 10;
Furlong 5 for 27).
May 25—At Margate. D.C.S., 87; Margate College, 94 (Hayden, 6 for 27).
May 29—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 122; Harvey Grammar School, 45.
June 8—At Astor Avenue.
Old Pharosians, 66 (Kesby, 4 for 23); D.C.S. (a mixed XL), 140 for 1 (Crush, 76; Coles, 53).
June 10—0ld Pharosians "A," 94 (Hayden, 4 for 30; Furlong, 4 for 30);
D.C.S., 64.
June 12—At Astor Avenue. Harvey Grammar School, 98 (West, 3 for 6); D.C.S., 82 for
9.
June 19—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 53; Chatham House School, 52.
July 3—At Folkestone. D.C.S., 115 for 8 (dec.) (Hayden, 30; Treadwell, 28);
Harvey Grammar School, 67 (Hayden, 6 for 37; Furlong, 4 for 24).
July 17—At Astor Avenue. Margate College, 66; D.C.S., 67 for 0.
Under 15 XI.
May 22—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 95 (Edgar, 48); D.Y.R.M.S., 24 (Knights, 5 for
12; Bowley, 4 for 9).
June 5—At Ashford. Ashford Grammar School, 57 (Furlong, 5 for 17; Hayden, 4 for
15); D.C.S., 41.
June 29—At Guston. D.C.S., 26; D.Y.R.M.S., 77 (Knights, 4 for 19).
July 10—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 160 for 6 (Treadwell, 46; Watt, 37); Ashford
Grammar School, 119 for 4 (Hayden, 4 for 33).
July 17—At Margate. Margate College, 60; D.C.S., 24.
Under 14 XI.
May 29—At Folkestone. D.C.S., 52; Harvey Grammar School, 18 (Knights, 7 for 7).
June 12—At Canterbury. Simon Langton School, 47; D.C.S., 21.
July 3—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 31; Harvey Grammar School, 28 (Knights, 5 for 9;
Merricks, 4 for 18).
House Matches.
1st XI.
May 18—Buckland 171 for 4 dec., Country 69; Maxton 91, Town 30.
June 1—Town 152, Country 105; Buckland 62 for 2, Maxton 51.
June 15—Maxton 39, Country 61; Town 66, Buckland 78.
June 22—Country 143, Buckland 105; Town 56, Maxton 109 for 9.
June 26—Buckland 105, Maxton 143; Town 50, Country 163.
July 13—Town 56, Buckland 67 for 8; Country 90, Maxton 95 for 3.
2nd XI.
May 18—Town 127, Maxton 30; Buckland 96, Country 141.
June 1—Maxton 102, Buckland 32; Town 91, Country 29.
June 15—Buckland 64, Town 55; Maxton 75, Country 203 for 9.
June 22—Country 65, Buckland 38; Maxton 107, Town 8.
June 26—Town 21, Country 86; Buckland 130, Maxton 61.
July 13—Country 80, Maxton 97 for 0; Town 24, Buckland 25 for 4.
East Cup Results.
June 6—Maxton 100, Country 69; Buckland 40, Town 19.
Final.
July 10—Buckland 46, Maxton 15.
* Signifies not out.
INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS, 1935.
At Astor Avenue, on 30th March, the School athletic team entertained the representatives of Simon Langton School, Canterbury, and Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone, at the second annual Inter-School Athletic Competition. The attendance was rather small as a result of the dull weather and the fresh westerly wind which blew down the course. Seven of the records set lip at Canterbury, last year, were broken: in the Senior events, the Relay, the Hurdles, the 440 Yards and the Long jump; in the junior, the 100 Yards, the High jump and the Long jump.
General features of the meeting were the long-distance running of Canterbury, the sprints of Folkestone, and the jumping of Dover. The two thrills of the day from the School's point of view were the supreme effort of Blackman in the 440 Yards and the duel in the Mile between Ewell of Dover and Channer of Folkestone.
The success of the organization of the meeting was summed up by the Headmaster of Simon Langton School, who said that the drawback was that Dover had not been polite enough to allow their visitors to win.
Results.
D = Dover. C = Canterbury. F = Folkestone.
High Jump (Junior).—1, Bayliss (D); 2, Lee (C) and Menter (D). Height, 4ft.
6½ins.
Long Jump (Senior).—1, Pine (C) and Blackman (D); 3, Channer (F). Distance, 20ft.
1in.
Long Jump (Junior).—1, Bayliss (D); 2, Eversfield (D); 3, Lee (C). Distance,
16ft. 8ins.
100 Yards (Senior).—1, Dray (F); 2, Burroughs (C); 3, Moncrieff (F). Time, 10 2/5 secs.
100 Yards (Junior).—1, Bayliss (D); 2, Jordan (C); 3, Harrow (D). Time, 11 2/5 secs.
High Jump (Senior).—1, Pelham (D); 2, Dennis (C), Muir (F) and Teasdale (D). Height, 5ft.
0ins.
440 Yards (Senior).—1, Blackman (D); 2, Heath (C); 3, Gregory (F). Time, 56 2/5 secs.
220 Yards (Junior).—1, Harrow (D); 2, Hart (F); 3, Jordan (C). Time, 27 3/5 secs.
Mile.—1, G. Abrams (C); 2, Ewell (D); 3, Channer (F). Time, 5 mins. 13 1/5 sec.
220 Yards (Senior).—1, Dray (F); 2, Burroughs (C); 3, Fisher (F). Time, 24 4/5 secs.
440 Yards (Junior).—1, Eversfield (D); 2, Haistead (F); 3, Alcock (D). Time, 64 4/5 secs.
120 Yards Hurdles (Senior).—1, Pelham (D); 2, Pine (C); 3, Eden (C). Time, 16 3/5 secs.
880 Yards (Senior).—1, Mummery (C); 2, Smith (F); 3, Magub (D). Time, 2 mins.
18 3/5 secs.
Relay Race (Junior).—1, Dover; 2, Canterbury; 3, Folkestone. Time, 56 secs.
Relay Race (Senior).—1, Canterbury; 2, Folkestone; 3, Dover. Time, 1 mm. 49
1/5 secs.
The final totals of points gained were:—Dover, 44; Canterbury, 34, Folkestone, 24.
J. Le P.
Saturday, 20th July, saw the achievement of yet another Annual Sports Day: the fourth to be held upon the School's own grounds. Able organisation and the proverbial School weather made the meeting successful. The rain of the previous night affected the course but little. The fresh wind, which blew down the course from the Maxton end, had a considerable effect upon the times of the longer races. The attendance gave no indication of the morning doubts concerning the weather.
The following records were broken:—
100 Yards (Under 14).—J. R. Harrow. Time, 11 3/5secs. (1922, F. Brown, 12 secs.)
High Jump (Under 14).—J. R. Harrow. Height, 4ft. 6in. (1934 K. Bayliss, 4ft.
4in.)
W. G. Blackman equalled L. W. Goodfellow's record of 10 1/5 secs. for the 100 Yards (Open, Over 14), set up in 1932.
The immediate effects of the slight shower, just after tea, disturbed the accustomed skill of the competitors in the Potato Race.
The Senior Championship was won by W. G. Blackman; J. R. Harrow is Junior Champion, both belonging to Maxton House. These two were noticeable for the variety of athletics at which they excelled.
At the conclusion of the events, Mrs. A. T. Slater presented the awards. She was accompanied by the Chairman of the Parents' Association (the Rev. A. T. Slater), who gave a short address. The School wishes to record here its appreciative thanks to the Band of H.M. 2nd Battalion the Dorsetshire Regiment, which, by kind permission of Lieut.-Colonel C. H. Woodhouse, M.C., and Officers, played an excellent programme of light music during the afternoon.
Maxton House, by its victory on this Sports Day, made sure of the House Challenge Shield, which it has not held since 1927. The final totals of the points awarded were:—Maxton 144; Town 116; Buckland 81; and Country 79.
We are pleased to hear that D. J. Suter, whose unfortunate accident took place during the High Jump (15-16), is making good progress.
Results.
Throwing the Cricket Ball (Over 14) (decided. On 12th July).—1, E. C. Pelham; 2,
W. G. Blackman; 3, G. D. Magub. Distance, 94 yds.
Throwing the Cricket Bell (Under 14).—1, D. F. Eaton; 2, G. Pleasance 3, B. J.
Carpenter. Distance, 64 yds.
Long Jump (Open, Over 14) (decided on 12th July).—1, W. G. Blackman; 2, E. C. Pelham; 3, P. E. Coles.
Distance, 18ft. 2ins.
Long Jump (15-16).—1, D. J. Suter; 2, N. Bainbridge; 3, J. Edgar. Distance,
16ft. 1in.
Long Jump (14-15).—1, K. S. Bayliss; 2, P. W. Hayden; 3, F. Eversfield.
Distance, 15ft. 11 in.
Long Jump (Under 14).—1, J. R. Harrow; 2, B. J. Carpenter; 3. O. Gram. Distance,
15ft.
880 Yards (15-16).—1, P. R. Buckle; 2, A. H. Treadwell; 3, F. G. Stearn. Time, 2
mins. 20 4/5 secs.
880 Yards (Open, Over 14).—1, G. D. Magub; 2, M. W. Fenn; 3, C. W. Teasdale.
Time, 2 mins. 16 2/5 secs.
120 Yards Hurdles (Open, Over 14).—1, W. G. Blackman; 2, E. C. Pelham; 3, D. E.
M. West. Time, 17 1/5 secs.
100 Yards (Junior School).—1, F. J. Otten; 2, R. J. Austin; 3, K. Smith. Time,
12 2/5 secs.
100 Yards (12-13).—1, S. W. Price; 2, D. McNeill; 3, K. Smith. Time, 12 1/5
secs.
100 Yards (Under 14).—1. J. R. Harrow; 2, D. F. Eaton; 3, D. Henderson. Time,
11 3/5 secs.
100 Yards (14-15).—1, P. W. Hayden; 2, K. Bayliss; 3, E. Bowley and R. Haines
(tie). Time, 11 2/5 secs.
100 Yards (15-16).—1, N. Bainbridge; 2, G. A. Maxted; 3, P. R. Buckle. Time,
11 secs.
100 Yards (Open, Over 14).—1, W. G. Blackman; 2, P. E. Coles; 3, E. C. Pelham.
Time, 10 1/5 secs.
220 Yards (Junior School).—1, R. J. Austin; 2, K. Smith; 3, P. McVey. Time, 31
2/5 secs.
220 Yards (12-13).—1, D. McNeill; 2, D. Baxter; 3, D. F. Coe. Time, 31 3/5
secs.
220 Yards (Under 14).—1, J. R. Harrow; 2, D. F. Eaton; 3, R. Standen.
220 Yards (14-15).—1, K. Bayliss; 2, P. W. Hayden; 3, E. Bowley. Time, 27 3/5
secs.
220 Yards (15-16).—1, N. Bainbridge; 2, P. R. Buckle; 3, A. W. Woods. Time, 27
3/5 secs.
220 Yards (Open, Over 14).—1, W. G. Blackman; 2, E. C. Pelham; 3, A. E. Cadman.
Time, 25 2/5 secs.
High Jump (Under 14).—1, J. R. Harrow; 2, O. Oram; 3, R. S. Mears. Height, 4ft.
6in.
High Jump (14-15).—1, K. Bayliss; 2, J. A. Grant and C. F. Moor (tie). Height,
4ft. 7¾in.
High Jump (15-16).—1, A. H. Treadwell; 2, D. J. Suter; 3, S. C. Croucher and J.
N. Goodson (tie). Height, 4ft. 9in.
High Jump (Open, Over 14).—1, W. G. Blackman; 2, E. C. Pelham and C. W. Teasdale
(tie). Height, 5ft. 2¼in.
House Relay (Under 14).—1, Maxton (Harrow, Alcock, J. Lavery, Henderson); 2, Buckland
(Oram, Pleasance, W. Pelham, Mirriams). Time, 1 min. 44 2/5 secs.
House Relay (14-15).—1, Town (P. W. Hayden, Bayliss, D. Sharp, Grant); 2,
Maxton (Stroud, Eversfield, Bowley, Haines). Time, 1 min. 31 1/5 secs.
House Relay (15-16).—1, Country (MIaxted, Buckle, N. Bainbridge, Edgar); 2,
Town (Treadwell, Goodson, Myers, Haydon). Time, 1 min. 28 3/5 secs.
House Relay (Open, Over 14).—1, Maxton (Blackman, Cadman, P. E. Coles, Magub); 2, Town
(Blaxland, West, Watt, Gilham). Time, 1 min. 26 1/5 secs.
Sack Race.—1, B. J. Shirley; 2, G. J. Paddock; 3, G. Bone.
Potato Race.—1, J. Wesley; 2, J. Thompson; 3, P. F.
Delahaye.
440 Yards (Under 14).—1, V. J. Alcock; 2, G. Pleasance; 3, B. Elworthy. Time,
1 min. 6 3/5 secs.
440 Yards (14-15).—1, F. Eversfield; 2, J. A. Grant; 3, P. W. Hayden. Time, 1 min. 4
secs.
440 Yards (15-16).—1, F. G. Stearn; 2, M. W. Fuller; 3, B. Clark. Time, 1 min.
6 secs,
440 Yards (Open, Over 14).—1, W. G. Blackman; 2, G. D. Magub; 3, E. C. Pelham.
Time, 58 2/5 secs.
Mile.—1, E. J. Ewell; 2, E. Crush; 3, J. Borrett. Time, 5 mins. 17 3/5 secs.
J. Le P.
THE INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS, 1935.
On Tuesday, 9th July, for the third successive year, the Inter-School Swimming Sports were held between Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover. The hosts this year were Simon Langton School, who eventually ran out worthy winners. We improved upon our last year's position, beating Folkestone to second place. One's first impression on seeing the result would be that Canterbury were vastly superior to their two rivals, but it must be remembered that the Folkestone team and our own swimmers were somewhat handicapped by the fresh water.
The first event, strangely enough, was not an aquatic one, but took place on the highway! Mr. King of Dover drove a very good race to win by a short head. On arrival at our destination we were shown to a large open-air swimming pool, and as the sun poured down we all envied those about to take their plunge. The afternoon did not pass without its amusing incidents, for while one of the bricks refused to sink, Folkestone produced an individual who could hardly help going under. The highlights of the contest were the graceful diving of the Canterbury team, Dunn's winning plunge, and the excellent swimming of the 300 Yards winner. The programme concluded with a water polo match between two mixed teams.
Afterwards, the teams were invited to the gardens of the Deanery, where they took tea amidst beautiful surroundings. We appreciate the kindness of the Dean on this occasion. With such a scene lingering in our memories we eagerly look forward to next year's contest.
Results.
C = Canterbury. D = Dover. F = Folkestone.
100 Yards.—1, Alexander (C); 2, Allen (C); 3, Suter (D). Time, 69 secs.
Plunging.—1, Dunn (D); 2, Saxby (C); 3, Nicholls (C). Length, 50ft.
Life
Saving.—1, Franklin (F); 2, Heller (D); 3, Leeks (C).
300 Yards.—1, Alexander (C); 2, Watson (D); 3. Dunn (D). Time, 4 mins. 31 2/5
secs.
Junior 50 Yards.—1, Minter (C); 2, Carpenter (D); 3, Cooper (C). Time, 34 secs.
Diving.—1, Canterbury (Taylor and Pine); 2, Folkestone (Franklin and Christie)
and Dover (Elworthy and Dunn) (tie).
Mixed Style.—1, Allen (C); 2, Heller (D); 3, Righton (C). Time 1 min 27 3/5
secs.
Junior Relay.—1, Canterbury (Cooper, Shave, Saxby, and Minter); 2, Dover
(Carpenter, Wise, Stewart and Elworthy); 3, Folkestone (Luck, Poole, Taylor and
Weston). Time, 71 secs.
Senior Relay.—1, Folkestone (Payne, Pain. Kidd and Burch); 2, Canterbury (Pine,
Allen, Righton and Alexander); 3, Dover (Heller, Pearce, Smith and Suter).
Time, 2 mins. 14 4/5 secs.
Polo Match.—Whites, 3; Blacks, 1.
Final Points:—Canterbury, 30; Dover, 18½; Folkestone, 11½.
P. E. COLES.
ANNUAL SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS, 1934-5.
The annual School Swimming Sports were held on Thursday, 18th July, at the Swimming Baths, before a large and enthusiastic crowd. Some keen and closely contested swimming was seen and five new records were made, including C. J. Watson's 4 mins. 7 1/5 secs. for the 12 lengths, which bettered the previous record by 12 2/5 secs. F. M. Dunn won the Open Championship, and D. J. Suter and D. M. Heller tied for second place.
A. M. Smith broke two records and won the 14-16 Championship.
B. J. Carpenter and R. G. Stewart gained an equal number of points in the Under 14 events, and B. J. Carpenter won the three lengths deciding race.
Our thanks are due to Major D. A. C. Shephard, Royal Marines, who judged the Diving Competition. The Cups were presented at the conclusion by the Mayoress, Mrs. G. M. Norman.
The points gained by the Houses were:—Town 94, Buckland 72, Maxton 34, Country 4
—:—
Results.
Two Lengths (Under 14).—1, B. J. Carpenter; 2, R. G. Stewart; 3. B. P. Elworthy.
Time, 30 secs.
Two Lengths (14-16).—1, A. L. Pearce; 2, A. B. Hurrell; 3, A. M. Smith. Time,
28 1/5 secs.
Two Lengths (Open).—1, D. J. Suter; 2. D. M. Heller; 3. G. D. Magub. Time. 26
1/5 secs.
Four Lengths (Under 14).—1. R. G. Stewart; 2. B. J. Carpenter; 3, B. P. Elworthy.
Time, 1 min. 18 4/5 secs.
Four Lengths (14-16).—1, A. M. Smith; 2, E. C. Mantle; 3. A. B. Hurrell.
Time, 1 min. 10 secs. Record.
Six Lengths (Open).—1, D. J. Suter; 2, F. M. Dunn; 3. D. M. Heller. Time, 1
min. 54 secs.
Two Lengths (Junior School).—1. D. Suter; 2, D. Price; 3, S. Stafford. Time, 36
2/5 secs.
Diving Competition.—1. F. M. Dunn; 2, B. J. Carpenter; 3, B. P. Elworthy.
Two
Lengths Back Swimming.—1, D. McQueen; 2, W. R. Haydon; 3. E. C. Mantle. Time,
36 4/5 secs.
Life Saving Race.—1, D. M. Heller; 2, I. P. Watt; 3, G. C. Hamilton. Time, 44
3/5 secs.
Relay (14-16).—1. Buckland (A. B. Hurrell, A. W. Woods, M. Fuller, A. M.
Smith); 2, Town. Time, 2 mins. 4 2/S secs. Record.
Plunging Competition.—1, F. M. Dunn; 2, A. L. Pearce; 3, R. G. Stewart.
Distance, 56 ft. 6 ins.
Relay (Under 14).—1, Buckland (D. Suter. G. Pleasance, O. F. A. Gram, B. A.
Bilby); 2, Maxton. Time, 1 min. 6 2/5 secs.
Relay (Open).—1, Buckland (F. K. G. Balsdon, M. W. Fenn, K. R. E. Hart, D. J.
Suter) and Town (D. M. Heller, F. M. Dunn, D. E. M. West, I. P. Watt)
(tie). Time, 2 mins. 14 secs.
Six Lengths (14-16).—1, A. M. Smith; 2, A. B. Hurrell; 3, E. C. Mantle. Time,
1 min. 56 2/5 secs. Record.
One Length (Novices, Junior School).—1, D. Price; 2, S. Stafford; 3, R. A. Line. Time,
16 4/5 secs. Record.
Twelve Lengths (Open).—1, C. J. Watson; 2, G. D. Magub; 3, K. R. E. Hart. Time, 4 mins. 7 1/5
secs. Record.
R.G.L.B.
| Assocn. | Rugby. | Cricket. | Swimming. | Athletics. | Total. | |
| Maxton | 20.83 | 50.0 | 29.17 | 22.19 | 34.29 | 156.48 |
| Buckland | 22.92 | 33.33 | 29.17 | 28.69 | 19.29 | 133.4 |
| Country | 50.00 | 16.67 | 29.17 | 8.54 | 18.81 | 123.19 |
| Town | 6.25 | 0.0 | 12.5 | 40.6 | 27.62 | 86.97 |
SCHOOL SOCIETIES' FUND
on 15th July, 1935.
|
RECEIPTS. |
£ | s. | d. |
PAYMENTS. |
£ | s. | d. | |||||||||||
| Mar. 21 | Balance at Bank | 25 | 0 | 5 | Mar. 29 | Pharos prize | 0 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||
| Mar. 21 | Cash in hand | 3 | 13 | 9 | Mar. 29 | Messrs. Tolputt | 0 | 12 | 6 | |||||||||
| Mar. 29 | Sale of Jerseys, per W.E.P. | 3 | 1 | 0 | Mar. 29 | Messrs. Crandall | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||
| May 3 | Part Fares to Canterbury 16/3/35 | 0 | 8 | 6 | April 2 |
Co-op. Stores— Rosettes |
0 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
| May 10 | 10—Subscriptions | 54 | 2 | 6 | April 2 | Messrs. Wild | 1 | 12 | 6 | |||||||||
| May 28 | Part cost of Window, per Suter | 0 | 1 | 6 | April 3 | Messrs. LiIlywhite | 3 | 13 | 8 | |||||||||
| May 29 | Capt. Reeder for Reeder Trophy | 1 | 1 | 0 | May 3 |
Secretary's A/c. (Postages and Lemons) |
0 | 8 | 10 | |||||||||
| July 7 | Parents' Association, towards P.A. match Tea | 1 | 0 | 0 | May 13 | Messrs. Hatton | 0 | 0 | 11 | |||||||||
| May 13 | Messrs. Niblett | 0 | 9 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| May 13 | Messrs. Guno and Co. | 5 | 7 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| May 17 | Messrs. Wild | 2 | 15 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| May 27 | Messrs. Lewis and Sons | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| June 6 | Mr. Harris | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| June 6 | Cheque Book | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| June 6 | Messrs. Clark and Son | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| June 21 | Part cost of window | 0 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
| June 22 | Tips to groundsmen | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| July 12 | Donation to Dorsets Band Fund | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| July 12 | Teas and Lunch to Visit ing Teams, Parents' Assn., and Inter-Schools Sports Teams | 21 | 0 | 7 | ||||||||||||||
| July 12 | Fares of Teams | 19 | 6 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
| July 15 | Cash in hand | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||||||||||||||
| July 15 | Cash at bank | 9 | 13 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| £78 | 8 | 8 | £78 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| Audited and found correct, | W. WILTON BAXTER, | |||||||||||||||||
| W. H. DARBY. | Hon. Treas. | |||||||||||||||||
| 17th July, 1935 | ||||||||||||||||||
1st CADET COY. C.P. (F.), R.E.
The beginning of this term was devoted to preparations for the Jubilee Celebrations on 6th May. The day Could not have been finer—for spectators—but it was somewhat too fine for us, in full uniform. We marched to Crabble Athletic Ground, where we joined the Regulars and took part in the service, and then past the saluting base at the Town Hall, a route that few will forget.
Later in the term we were inspected by officials from the War Office, including three colonels, in connexion with our proposed promotion to a Junior O.T.C. No decision has yet been announced.
Under the direction of Mr. King, musketry has been the order of the day. Firing parties have paraded during most lunch-hours and many evenings after school. Before the term closes a team of eight will have shot in competition for the King's Shield. Good luck to them!
A very successful Field Day was held during the Easter holidays on Ewell Minnis, when the Newcastle Inn was attacked and defended. The judges tactfully pronounced the action a draw. A welcome innovation was the use of milk tops—two per Cadet—as lives!
On Sunday, 21st July, the customary Church Parade was held at St. Mary's. This was followed by the presentation in the Town Hall by Lieut.-Gen. H. D. Farquharson, C.M.G., of the Lucas Tooth Shield, medals and bars. Judging by the number of times we have been successful in this competition, the Shield seems to have found a permanent resting place. On the same occasion the musketry cup was presented to C.Q.M.S. Magub and the Payton Cup to Lce.-Cpl. Silby. Lce.-Cpl. Castle received a cup for being the first of the team to finish at Chingford.
Most of us are eagerly awaiting the commencement of Camp on 2nd August. Numbers have been strengthened by members of the VIth Form section, but the lower forms are not supplying their usual quota of Cadets. A new feature this year is the reduction in fees for two or three brothers, which is sure to be welcome to some parents. It is worthy of note that nine of our ex-members are in camp with the London University O.T.C. contingent at Shornciffe.
The team representing the Corps at the Chingford Cross Country Race on 30th March consisted of Sjt. Borrett, Cpls. West and Hart, Lce.-Cpls. Coles, Moore, Mercer and Crush, and Cadets Fenn, Castle, Silby, Suter, Kirton. Though weakened by the demands of the School team for the Inter-Schools Sports, they did well to gain fifth place, and are to be congratulated on their excellent group running.
The following are congratulated on their success in Certificate "A" (Theory), which should have been recorded in last term's notes:—Sjt. Hobson, Sjt. Borrett, Sjt. Curry, Cpl. Ellender, Cpl. Teasdale, Cpl. West.
Promotions:—To Lce.-Cpl.-Cdts. Crush and Scutt.
E.J.E.
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BALANCE SHEET.
Summer Term, 1935
|
RECEIPTS. |
£ | s. | d. |
EXPENDITURE. |
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| Balance bt. forward | 17 | 10 | 0 | Uniform | 9 | 13 | 9 | |||||||
| Ammunition | 0 | 18 | 8 | Rifles and ammunition. | 7 | 13 | 9 | |||||||
| J. K. Gaunt and Sons | 2 | 8 | 3 | |||||||||||
| A. J. Gunn and Son | 1 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||
| Chingford Expecses | 1 | 13 | 7 | |||||||||||
| Cert. "A" Expenses | 0 | 10 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Deficit | 4 | 17 | 2 | Postage | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||||||
| £23 | 5 | 10 | £23 | 5 | 10 | |||||||||
| Audited and found correct, |
W. E. PEARCE, |
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| J. SLATER. |
14th July, 1935. |
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| 14th July, 1935. | ||||||||||||||
Activities in the earlier part of the term were limited to mutual congratulation on the arrival of the new H.M.V. radiogram., which received a Jubilee "try-out." Now rehearsals of "The Tempest," our February production, are in progress. The Junior Society will present a Nativity Play for the concert at the end of the winter term.
I.P.W.
Owing to sports and examination activities it was found
impossible to hold a debate until July. On 8th July an impromptu debate was held when the subject "Should School
Cadet Corps be abolished?" was discussed. Another debate will be held on the last Monday or Tuesday of term. We hope
that this Society will progress next year.
I.P.W.
We tender our best thanks to those included in the following list, who have made gifts to the School Library, which continues to grow in size and usefulness. I repeat that, were it not for these periodical additions by well-disposed donors, "wear and tear" would soon overtake our allotted expenditure. I am glad to state that the Kent Education Committee, too, has made us a more generous allowance for next year, and this is to be put to good use.
The Junior Department, which badly needed replenishing, is to receive the major portion for new sets of books. It is to be hoped that these will receive all the care they deserve. The longer the books last, the greater choice there will be. It is also gratifying to note that only two books have gone astray from the Reference Department this term.
In passing, I should like to offer, on behalf of the whole School, our best thanks in appreciation of the work of McToldridge, who, as Library Prefect, has given such generous and efficient service during the last two years.
W.
UNCLES,
School Librarian.
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ADDITIONS, SUMMER TERM, 1935.
Reference Department.
Donation Copies.
H.
LENEY, Esg.—" History of Protestantism" (Wylie) (3 Vols.); "System of Logic" (Mill) (2 Vols.); "Royal Palaces and Gardens" (Nixon);
"Archacologia Cantiana," Vol. 46; "The Land Problem" (Scott); Capital and Labour" (Layton); "Socialism and Society"
(Macdonald); "Socialism and the Drink Question" (Snowden); "A Guide to Scotland."
J. LE PREVOST.—"The Rise of the Dutch Republic" (Motley) (3 Vols.); "The Peninsular War" (Napier) (2 Vols).
G. R. FIELD.—" Sir Charles Grandison" (Richardson); "Sense and Sensibility"
(Austen); "Contributions to Punch" (Thackeray).
F. W. McTOLDRIDGE.—" Universal Dictionary of the English Language" (ed.
Wyld); "Atlas of the 'World's Commerce" (ed. Bartholomew).
H. C.
BLACKFORD.—" An
Introduction to the Structure and Reproduction of Plants" (Fritsch and
Salisbury); "Plant Biology" (Godwin).
E. W. Bishop.—"The Life of Mary, Queen of Scots" (Strickland); " The Life of
Robert Louis Stevenson" (Balfour).
H. MADAMS.—"The Sanitary Inspector's Handbook" (Clay).
C. TEASDALE.—"A Short History of France" (Duruy).
R. S. HARMAN.—"Departmental Ditties" (Kipling).
W. C. H. PRICE, ESQ.—"Beautiful Flowers and How to Grow Them" (Wright and
Wright) (4 Vols.)
Copies purchased by the School.
"The Canterbury Tales" (Chaucer) (ed. Manly).
General Library,
Donation Copies.
To VIth Form Library
E. W. BISHOP.—" The Picture of Dorian Grey" (Wilde); "The Unspeakable Scot"
(Crosland); " Power" (Jacob); "Yashka" (Botchkareva); "Sir John Dering"
(Farnol); "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" (Rice); "Decline and Fall"
(Waugh); "More Not at Night" (ed. Thomson).
G. R. FIELD.—"Deerbrook" (Martineau); "Lone Star Ranger" (Grey); "The Man
on the Box" MacGrath); "Adventures of a Despatch Rider" (Watson).
C. TEASDALE.—"The Cloister and the Hearth" (Reade); "Cape to Cairo" (Treatt).
F. W. McTOLDRIDGE.—"The Avenger" (Wallace).
L. KEMP."Danger's Bright Eyes" (Horler).
R. S. HARMAN.—"The Passport" (Bagot).
To General Fiction Library—
E. W. BISHOP.—"The Head of Kay's" (Wodehouse); "The Sea Wolves"
(Pemberton); "With Clive in India" (Henty); "The Tower of London" (Ainsworth);
"Dick" (Bradby); "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (Stowe); "Burton of the Flying Corps" (Strang);
"The Gorilla Hunters" (Ballantyne).
G. R. FIELD.—" The Cruise of the Scandal" (Bridges); "Toilers of the Sea"
(Hugo); "The Kangaroo Marines" (Campbell); "The Sunshine Settlers" (Garstin).
H. F. MOSELING.—"A Thousand Miles an Hour" (Strang); "The Penalty
Area"
(Morris); "One of the Best" (Goodyear); "The Mystery of Markham" (Bell);
"Fairleigh Hall" (Crake).
C. TEASDALE.—"The Book of the Blue Sea" (Newbolt).
R. WOODARD.—"With the Allies to Pekin" (Henty).
A. W. W. BLACKMAN.—"Robinson Crusoe" (Defoe).
To General Non-Fiction Library—
E. W. BISHOP.—"The Boy's Life of Colonel Lawrence" (Thomas); "Bob Bartlett,
Master Mariner" (Green); "Conquering the Air" (Williams); "Livingstone, the
Master Missionary" (Wilson).
G. R. FIELD.—"The Scout's Life of Baden Powell" (Batchelder and Balfour).
R. S. HARMAN.—"Peeps at Ireland" (Tynan).
To junior Library—
D. M. HELLER.—"The Quest of Pirate Gold" (Martin); "The Senior Prefect"
(Butcher); "The Great Book for Boys" (Strang).
A. W. W. BLACKMAN.—"In Trafalgar's Bay" (Strang); "The Greyfriars Holiday
Annual, 1933."
H. F. MOSELlNG.—"The Boy Commander" (McHeag).
F.W.McT.
The estimate of the Society's annual income is based on three assumptions: that the number on the School's register (450) remains constant throughout the year, that at least thirty-six weekly subscriptions will be made, and that each boy will subscribe one penny per week. Hence the income for the year now ending should be £67 10s. 0d. Up to the week ending 13th July, 1935, the funds have amounted to £63 16s. 6d., including £2 2s. 0d. from outside sources. For this very generous result the Society is most grateful, as it has enabled the School to meet its obligation to the Dover Hospital, to renew its subscription to the Deal Hospital, and to assist other institutions which care specially for boys and girls.
The figures given below will indicate whether or not a Form has subscribed its estimated amount. To the Forms who have done so, the Society expresses its sincere thanks; those who have failed to do so are asked for more sympathetic support next year, for in one or two Forms the response has been disappointing.
| Form. | No. in Form. | Amount | ||||||
| £ | s. | d. | ||||||
| VI. Arts and Com. | 16 | 2 | 14 | 7½ | ||||
| VI. Sci. and Eng. | 21 | 2 | 18 | 8 | ||||
| V.A | 29 | 4 | 7 | 9¾ | ||||
| V.B Sci. | 15 | 2 | 16 | 0 | ||||
| V.B Eng. | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | ||||
| IV.A | 30 | 3 | 3 | 7½ | ||||
| IV.B | 31 | 6 | 7 | 4 | ||||
| IV.C | 23 | 3 | 7 | 6 | ||||
| III.A | 31 | 2 | 19 | 0 | ||||
| III.B | 26 | 2 | 19 | 3½ | ||||
| II.A | 27 | 3 | 18 | 1 | ||||
| II.B | 28 | 4 | 6 | 10½ | ||||
| II.C | 20 | 2 | 18 | 9 | ||||
| I.A | 34 | 4 | 6 | 1½ | ||||
| I.B | 34 | 4 | 0 | 10½ | ||||
| Upper Trans. | 25 | 3 | 17 | 0 | ||||
| Lower Trans. and Prep. | 36 | 4 | 19 | 0 | ||||
J.S.
SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.
London Inter-Collegiate Board Exhibition.— J. D. McNeil.
Open Scholarship to Southampton University.—J. D. McNeil.
Exhibition to St. Mary's Hospital Medical School.—E. J. Ewell.
Wye Agricultural College Full Scholarship.—A. L. Varrall.
K.E.C. Higher Exhibitions.—E. J. Ewell, J. D. McNeil, I. P. Watt.
K.E.C. Training
Scholarships.—F. K. G. Balsdon, R G. L.
Bowles, A. R Ellender, F. W. McToldridge.
H.M. Customs and Excise, Officer Class—F. W. McToldridge.
E.E.C. Special Places—M. Bond, P. J. Coveney, P. J. McVey.
Form V.a.—Constable, Fittall. Gilham, Gimbert, Goldsmith, Mercer, Merricks,
Moseling, Muston, Myers. Teasdale, Watkins, Woodard.
Form IV.b.—Bomfrey (4), Phillips (2), Roberts (2), Smithson, Webster.
Form IIIa.— Jenkins (4), Haines (3). Harrow (3), Menter (3), Ewer (2), Howarth
(2), Tucker (2), Wakerell (2), Jones, P. C. T.
Form III.b.—Fisher.
Form II.a.—Makey (4), Boothroyde, Otto
Form II.b.—Hopper.
Form II.c.—Fry (2), Downer.
Form I.a.—Hopper (3), Bushell (3), Baxter (3), Thompson (3), Wilcher (2), Carter
(2), Jell (2), Bean (2), Gane.
Form I.b.—Winter (4), Paddock (3), Ashman (2), Coe, Dunstall.
Form Upper Trans.—Bond (4), Coveney (4), Hayden, A. J. (4), McVey (4), Bradbeer
(3), Smithers (2), Jones, M. R.
Form Lower
Trans.—Otten (4), Buss (3), Williams.
Form Prep.—Dunster, J. A. (4), Wilson (4), King (3), Healey (2), Slater, H. R,
Kemp.
We shall welcome the following, who have gained Special Place awards, to School next September:—
| K. E. Alcock | St. Martin's School, Dover. | |
| J. C. T. Arnold | Shepherdswell School. | |
| R. F. Atkinson | Deal Parochial School. | |
| R. W. Blackmore | St. Martin's School, Dover. | |
| S. F. Broadwood | Temple Ewell School. | |
| F. E. Davies | Aylesham Junior Mixed School. | |
| B. E. Friend | Temple Ewell School. | |
| B. F. Gray | St. Martin's School, Dover. | |
| A. F. Holmes | Barton Road School, Dover. | |
| J. A. A. Holmes | Barton Road School, Dover. | |
| G. G. Hurley | Shepherdswell School. | |
| J. W. Jones | St. Martin's School, Dover. | |
| J. MacNab | Barton Road School, Dover. | |
| S. D. Mason | Temple Ewell School. | |
| A. B. McFarlane | Barton Road School, Dover. | |
| J. H. Munday | St. Martin's School, Dover. | |
| W. S. Neill | Garrison School, Dover. | |
| K. H. O'Brien | St. Mary's School, Dover. | |
| J. W. Porter | Temple Ewell School. | |
| S. A. Price | St. Martin's School, Dover. | |
| R. G. Sayle | St. Martin's School, Dover. | |
| R. B. J. Twist | Guston School. | |
| R. L. Weeds | St. Martin's School, Dover. |
I. P. WATT (1924-35).—Senior Prefect of the School; School Rugby XV.; Town House Captain; House 1st XI. Football and Cricket; Hon. Instructor's Certificate and Award of Merit, R.L.S.S.; Secretary Dramatic Society; Secretary Debating Society; Pharos Committee, 1932-35. State Scholarship; K.E.C. Higher Exhibition and Open Exhibition to St. John's College, Cambridge.
G. D. MAGUB (1924-35).—Deputy Senior Prefect of the School; School Colours; Maxton House Captain; Captain School 1st XI. Cricket, Cap 1932; Captain School 1st XI. Football; Captain School 1st XV. Rugby, Cap 1932; C.Q.M.S. Cadet Corps; Cert. "A"; K.C.B. Efficiency Star; Chingford, 1933; Bronze Medallion, R.L.S.S.; Inter-School Athletic Team, 1934-35; Vice-Captain, Swimming; School Orchestra; School Choir. To Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
R. G. L. BOWLES (1926-35).—Senior Prefect; Captain Buckland House; School 1st XI. Cricket; House 1st XI. Football and 1st XV. Rugby; Dramatic Society; Pharos Committee; Debating Society Committee; School Choir. K.E.C. Training Scholarship to Goldsmiths' College, University of London.
J. D. McNEIL (1926-35).—Senior Prefect; School 1st XV. Rugby; House 1st XI. Cricket; Bronze Medallion, R.L.S.S.; Dramatic Society (Stage Manager, 1934-35); School Choir; Pharos Committee. K.E.C. Higher Exhibition and London Inter-Collegiate Exhibition to Queen Mary College, University of London. Studentship at Imperial College of Science.
W. McTOLDRIDGE (1926-35).—Senior Prefect ; Library Prefect; House 1st XI. Cricket, 1st XV. Rugby and 2nd XI. Football; Dramatic Society; Debating Society Committee; Pharos Committee. K.E.C. Training Scholarship to Goldsmiths College, University of London.
C. J. GOODALL (1932-35).—Junior Prefect; House 1st XV. Rugby; Dramatic Society; School Choir. To University College Hospital Medical School.
F. K. G. BALSDON (1927-35).—Probationary Prefect; House 1st XV. Rugby and 1st XI. Cricket; Dramatic Society; Hon. Instructor's Certificate and Bronze Medallion, R.L.S.S.; Assistant Organist; School Orchestra; School Choir. K.E.C. Training Scholarship to the College of St. Mark and St. John, London.
E. BAINBRIDGE (1928-35).— Probationary Prefect; School Colours; School 1st XI. Football and 1st XV. Rugby; House 1st XI. Cricket; Dramatic Society.
A. E. GOODMAN (1928-35).—Vice-Captain, Country House; School Colours; School 1st XI. Cricket (Cap 1934), 1st XI. Football and 1st XV. Rugby; Pharos Committee. To Messrs. Hart, Outfitters, Dover.
W. J. G. BLACKMAN (1931-35).—School Colours; School 1st XI. Football and 1st XV. Rugby (Cap 1934); Inter-School Athletic Team, 1935; School Choir; Lce.-Cpl., Cadet Corps; Chingford, 1933; Victor Ludorum, 1935.
E. J. EWELL (1924-35).—School 1st XV. Rugby; Senior Serjeant and P.T. Instructor, Cadet Corps; Cert. "A"; K.C.B. Efficiency Star; Chingford, 1932-33; House 2nd XI. Cricket; Inter-School Athletic Team, 1934-35; Hon. Instructor's Certificate and Award of Merit, R.L.S.S.; Dramatic Society; School Choir; Pharos Committee, 1933-35. To St. Mary's Hospital Medical School, London.
C. C. Cox (1926-35).—School 1st XV. Rugby; House 1st XI. Cricket and 1st XI. Football; Dramatic Society; School Choir; School Orchestra.
A. R. ELLENDER (1924-35).—School 1st XV. Rugby; House 2nd XI. Football and 2nd XI. Cricket; Corporal, Cadet Corps; Cert. "A's; K.C.B. Efficiency Star. K.E.C. Training Scholarship to Dudley College.
A. L. VARRALL (1928-35).—Train Prefect; House 1st XV. Rugby, 1st XI. Cricket and 2nd XI. Football; Lce-Cpl. Cadet Corps. Entrance Scholarship to S.E. Agricultural College, Wye.
W. C. MONCKTON (1928-35).—Train Prefect; School 2nd XI. Football; House 1st XI. Cricket and 1st XV. Rugby; Dramatic Society; School Choir. To Westminster Bank.
C. A. PATEMAN (1929-35).—House 1st XV. Rugby; Dramatic Society. Apprenticed to Messrs. Martin Walters, Folkestone.
E. CRUSH (1926-35).—Captain, Country House; School Colours; School 1st XV. Rugby and 1st XI. Cricket (Cap); House 2nd XI. Football; Lce.-Cpl. Cadet Corps; School Choir; Pharos Committee. Taking up late brother's business.
J. HILLIER (1930-35).—Apprenticed at S.E. Kent Engineering Works.
G. R. FIELD (1929-35).—Proceeding to Ashford Railway Works.
T. W. PASCOE (1931-35).—At Martin's Electrical Engineering
Store.
W. G. ASH (1930-35).—House 1st XV. Rugby and 2nd XI. Football. Joined Kent Messenger.
F. W. DYMOND (1931-35).—Entered Insurance Business.
G. A. MAXTED (1928-35).—House 1st XI. Football and 1st XV. Rugby; Inter-School Athletic Team, 1934 and 1935. Joining mother's Business.
R. G. BEGBIE (1928-35).—House 2nd XI. Cricket and 2nd XI. Football. To Messrs. F. A. Bateman, Ltd., Opticians.
J. DERMOTT (1932-35).—House 1st XV. Rugby. To Messrs. Maltby's, Folkestone.
E. E. J. PAYTON (1929-35).—Joined the Army.
C. E. Moss (1933-35).—Parents removed to Folkestone.
F. J. E. BROADLEY (1931-35).—Joining father's Business.
J. E. J. MAY (1934-35).—Parents removed to Isle of Wight.
I. A. CLARKE.—Removed to Rugby.
We congratulate Maxton on winning the House Championship shield after a close contest, the issue being decided by the last event of the year, the Athletic Sports.
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We have to thank Major De Carteret for the gift of a pair weaver birds' nests from Singapore now in the School Museum.
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Mr. C. S. Harris is thanked for his kind permission to publish the photo of the School Cricket Eleven in this issue.
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We congratulate E. W. Bainbridge, P. C. Coles, J. M. Falconer, M. W. Fenn, D. M. Heller and F. K. G. Balsdon on their names being added to the list of School Prefects for this term.
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From the Junior School:—
Question.—Write short notes on four useful things you have learned this term at School.
Answer.—(a) Scripture. This is a useful thing in case you wanted to have a job in a church or to be a missionary.
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A French composition contained the phrase, "Il était duvet et sorti," Enquiry revealed that the writer desired to express "He was down and out."
Whenne thatte all were againe assembled in the Chateau of Chatowes, ye grete oyerlorde didde give voice and saye, "Let us have a Jubylea and some singing and some goode-time-eke, indeede, a grande Beenfeaste!" For thenne it was, O lecteur, thatte oure gracyous Sovereigne George the Goode had reigned over our faire lande for full monie a yeare. This, indeede, caused the merriment of ye Grete Overlorde and so gladde was he that all were invited unto ye gran de feast into his wonderouse Halle of Eats.
Thenne whenne manie hadde beene fed—some better, some worse—all didde repaire unto ye Great Hall to hear some new devilement which Sire Tawt and Sire Wep had konkockted and thenne given unto ye hande of Sire Llis Wi. Thenne indeede Sire Llis Wi didde drawe nigh this wonderous boxe and didde conjurre therefrome sweete musice and eke militariebande musice. Thenne did one wight Samuelle, ye grete manne of warre, speake to us about his medal, and alle did listen in a hushed silence. And whenne the stars were come out alle didde sing in wonderous sweete voice and didde blesse the Kinge and his works—thenne atte laste didde ye long corridors echo with ye tramp of manie returning homeworkwards.
Indeede nowe were oure joys manie. Oft and anon George the Good would send grete Knyghtes to speak with us through the wonderous boxxe of Sir Llis Wi. Once indeed, a great travellorre, one Whe Lan didde come to sow ye swett graine of Peace into oure hearts. Thenne it was saide, " Lette us notte fighte our fellows vilely; rather lette us joine battaille withe ye Aw1ool Xame who slayeth many innocents" (those thatte knowe notte nothinge). So one, indeede, didde he com me upon us to make us shake in oure shoon, but in ye espace of three weeks was he notte banished again from oure pleasante lande?"
This castelle has a pleasante seate." So saide alle whenne thatte Grete Xame was donne—and manie didde runne and jump, and breaste ye mighty waves eke in Douvres and in Kantorburie, with muchie glee. In ye sunlighte didde Sire Bar Tomlin treade withe mightie treade Yupper Pitch and measure ye grounde thatte one mighte knowe where to shoot his mightie pistolle on Ye Feaste of Ye Manie Runners. Sire Krushens hadde the gifte to gie us, to see ourselves as others see us, and with a wonderous Kamera he didde take away our spirits alle and make theme gibber atte us in Ye Foule Darkness of ye Labbe. Ande Rumoure hath it that whenne one lorde didde see his image, he didde wilter and sighe and, muchie upsette, he was takenne in sorrow to his Woodlande Castle—butte of this ye scribe knows not. Soone, however, didde Sire Wu returne and alle were once more at ease.
These have beene indeede joyous times. Ye Cadettes didde joye theme muche bekause that their yannual tournement against ye Sande Wiche cloth draw nigh—nor are they afeered bekause that they have ye famaus charme—ye Tooth of Luke—saftely in their keeping. Nowe do ye Peerfects decke themselves in wonderous attes of monie varied hues; nowe doth Sire Tawt gathere together his playeers anew for ye merrie masque "Stannie Weathere," or eke something of ye like. Now doth Sire Yeabeece sette uppe his Redcrossboxes thatte he might halpen the wounded wights of their infirmities—still doth ye Ladie of Ye Rooky Wood channe the unwarie with herre manie dainties whenne on ye "Greteoccassiones" she makee de monie bene at he Ye Harches—still doth Sire Tarles saye to us, "the greatest of these is Charitee" and exhort us alle to give ear unto ye appeales of ye sicke.
These have beene, indeede, I saye, joyous dayes. But nowe lette us be sadde and morne awhile. For, lookie, cloth not ye venerable olde scribe Wiptat leave us to hie hym unto ye Bridge of Kam. And with hym, too, mightie Ba Gum, who loved mucche alle sporte and seryed welle the city of his birthe—ye Towne of Max. Now, too, departheth unto Nolnod, Selbow ye Brave and Stoute; and with hym ye doughtie Mack, keeper of Sire Wu's Halle of Bookes, and eke ye other Mack who made muche lightening and raine for ye Players at ye masques.
Too, lette me weepe, thatte ye grete Sire Das Vie goeth backe to his heathen, wilde, native lande in ye Weste and no more do we see him bend and twist divinely or throw afar ye Diskuss in ye fields. Others lesser thanne he, but still deare unto our heartes, do leave this Grete Castel which is oure joye and common heritage, and though we shall see them no moore, lette theme knowe they are remembered.
So, indeed, lecteurs all, leave ye the scribe to his morneing and weeping untille his soule (and thine) shalle be gladdened with ye Vacances, which approache, while ye do gladden alle your heartes by a perusal of ye grete and wonderous booke Pharos.
ROGER YE GRUC, SCRIBE.
The Captain of Industry sat at his desk, pensively picking his teeth with the office paperknife. As he rested, a mellow glow, originating from a good lunch washed down by a bottle of '98 port (he was a light drinker), stole over him, bringing with it a train of pleasant thoughts. He contemplated the tips of the toes of his very shiny patent leather boots, a feat becoming daily more difficult as his waistline increased. And so the great idea was born.
A touch on the button on his desk summoned his secretary.
"Good afternoon, Miss Blenkinsop."
"Good afternoon, Mr. Cheborzki."
"I have just been thinking that it would be an excellent thing to introduce young blood into the firm. Give youth its chance, you know."
"An admirable scheme, Mr. Cheborzki."
"My idea is this," continued the financier, feeling intensely patriotic as he enlarged upon his theme. He did not speak quite like this of course. It took several months of hard training before his employees could understand his particular brand of English.
Having been educated at a reformatory school in New York in the day before his genius had been fully appreciated, he knew rather less about his subject than he thought, but he relied on his secretary, to whom he now outlined his project. He decided to dismiss his more ancient employees, the eldest of whom was forty, and to replace them by eager youths fresh from school. But of course he must have the right type of boy, and this is where his flash of genius came in. A form was the thing. A form, with neat little paragraphs and sub-sections, which should be sent to the headmasters of various schools.
The colour of the hair, he resolved, should be the first consideration. He wanted only dark-haired candidates, for light-haired people, he did not quite know why, always gave him a lurking feeling of inferiority. Next came height, weight, size in gloves and number of false teeth (if any). These items completed the first paragraph, but here the fount of inspiration ran dry, so he enlisted the aid of Miss Blenkinsop.
The latter thought hard and finally suggested, "Do you read Shakespeare?" Mr. Cheborzki, who vaguely remembered having seen the name in his morning paper, instantly acquiesced and then thought of something himself. He wrote down: "Do you prefer Laurel and Hardy to Micky Mouse and Donald Duck?" and relaxed with justifiable pride. The next section was dictated by the desire of recruiting only average schoolboys. No prodigies for him! It ran as follows:—
Have you ever:
(a) Swum the Channel?
(b) Climbed Mount Everest?
(c) Made an ascent into the stratosphere?
If not, why not? Explain with diagrams. Only such candidates as can answer at least two of these questions satisfactorily will be considered."
This and similar matters completed this section.
The concluding paragraph gathered up odds and ends of unimportant matters, such
as, "What examinations have you passed?" and other irrelevant academic
information. But
here, however, a doubt assailed Miss Blenkinsop. "What positions," she asked, "are these youths to occupy in the firm?
"Oh, dear!" exclaimed Mr. Cheborzki, "I had not thought of that." And for a while he was deep in despondency. Then he brightened up.
"At any rate," he remarked, "It is not very important.
We will come to that when we have engaged them. I must do my bit for the old country in these difficult days, after all."
With this he stood up and despatched his secretary to get the form printed and distributed. As she left the room he called
out after her, "That should do the trick I think I We shall know all about the character of anyone who fills up that form."
And I am sure that everyone will agree with him.
ALVA.
THE SLACKER.
(With apologies to Gray.)
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Failure seize you, heedless boy! A. GIMBERT (Form V.a). |
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There is a young fellow named M—— E. GILHAM (Form V.a). |
