No. 81. MARCH, 1936. VOL. XXVI.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

The next number of The Pharos will appear about 27th July. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 4th July.

We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School, Ramsgate), The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Harveian, The Erithian, The Bordenian, The Anchor (Gillingham County School), The Magazine of the Ashford County School for Girls, and Faversham Grammar School Magazine.

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, 1936.—The Summer Term will begin on Thursday, 30th April, and end on Wednesday, 29th July. Holders of season tickets should see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.

EDITORIAL.

The early part of the term was overshadowed by the sudden illness and death of H.M. King George V. We joined with the whole of the Empire in mourning our King, and suitable tributes to his memory were paid at our assembly for Morning Prayers. On the day of the funeral, at the suggestion of the Kent Education Committee, the School was closed.

The radiogram came into use, and did what many will regard as its best service up to the present, when we all met in the School Hall to hear the Proclamation of King Edward VIII. The skill with which the arrangements had been made and the clearness of reception gave to many of us the impression that we were seeing, as well as hearing, that historic ceremony.

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Competition.—The competition announced this term met with only limited success. Quantity rather than quality seemed to have been the aim of many competitors. The number of contributions sent in was very large, but few showed originality of treatment or any other quality recommending them for publication. Several failed on account of lack of polish, but could have been made quite suitable by a little careful revision. This fault is often seen, and is generally the result of leaving the work until too late, so that little time remains for the necessary final corrections.

Form Upper IV., by a good concerted effort, were first in the Form Competition; while the individual prize was awarded by the judges to W. W. Robson (Form Upper II.), with Honourable Mention to A. Tucker and J. W. Menter. We much regret that no entries were received from Forms V. and VI. Pressure of examination work, though often put forward as an excuse, is not really a good reason, and the standard of the magazine cannot be maintained without adequate support from the senior boys.

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The School Dramatic Society scored another success this term with the production of “The Tempest.” Many consider this to have been, so far, their best achievement, and all concerned are asked to accept the thanks and congratulations of the School.

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We have to congratulate the Head Master on being appointed as the Kent County Council representative on the Dover Education Committee. His knowledge and experience cannot fail to be of value to the town in which he has worked so long and so successfully.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION.

The Executive Committee extend sincere thanks to Parents who so willingly responded with subscriptions for the School Christmas Parties. These functions were again very successful; the boys and their guests were enthusiastic in their expressions of pleasure for all that was done for them.

May we here express our grateful thanks to Mrs. Whitehouse, the Ladies’ Committee and their helpers, for the excellent arrangements made, and the very hard work entailed to ensure complete success.

Thanks are also due to Mr. W. Haydon for his kindness in giving, each evening, a conjuring entertainment that was thoroughly enjoyed; in fact, the enjoyment and mystification were fully shared by the “grown-ups” who attended in the capacity of stewards and Committee. We venture to say that here again we have an instance of how a parent can help and give a hand to the School we all admire.

We fully appreciate the kind help given by the members of the Staff and by Parents who acted as stewards for the games and dances.

Amongst the social events arranged for this term, the Staff and Parents’ Dance must stand out as a very enjoyable affair; the kind expressions of pleasure and thanks from the many present are an added inducement to all concerned to continue their work on the social side of our activities.

The performance of Shakespeare’s “Tempest,” by the members of the School Dramatic Society, was an event worthy to rank with many a production of those of more mature years. We feel sure that the success attained is a further tribute to the efforts of Mr. T. Watt to produce for the School another event that will help to further its reputation.

Mr. S. F. Willis is also to be congratulated on the “Musical Aids” and the efforts of his Orchestra during the evenings; these, too, were fully appreciated.

We shall soon be thinking in terms of cricket, and we hope that the Annual Cricket Match, Parents v. Boys, will again be given a date. The Hon. Secretary would be glad to secure names of parents willing to play.

A revival of the Annual House Drill Competition is also being arranged. The Parents’ Silver Challenge Cup is awarded to the House scoring most points, and is held as their trophy for a year. The date and other particulars are published in this Magazine.

All Parents will join in the congratulations extended throughout the town to our Chairman, Col. W. Donald, M.C., on his appointment to the Administrative Staff of the Embankment Fellowship Centre, Lambeth.

It is with sincere regret we report that a letter has just been received tendering his resignation from the Executive Committee, and from his office as Chairman of our Association. He was identified with the Association as one of the foundation members, and his active work and interest on our behalf will long be remembered; to Mrs. Donald, a member of the Ladies’ Committee, we are grateful for her cheery help always willingly given.

Our sincere good wishes go with them. May every success be theirs in their new sphere.

E.C.M., Hon. Secretary.

OLD PHAROSIANS.

The Annual Dinner, held at the Grand Hotel, on 14th December, proved an enjoyable event, although we should have been pleased to see a larger number present. Probably the unavoidable change of date referred to in our last issue had some effect in keeping the attendance rather low. We are indebted to those who contributed to a good entertainment programme.

The Annual Re-union, on 28th December, provided a strong contrast in the matter of numbers, the accommodation of the hotel being taxed to its utmost. In spite of a little crowding, the experiment of changing over to the Grand Hotel seemed to meet with general approval. It certainly enabled us to avoid the financial deficit which seems to have been inseparable from similar events held at the Town Hall for several years past.

Amongst the visitors to the School during the term, we have been pleased to see Harold W. Stokes (on leave from Dominica, West Indies) and A. Henney (from the Persian Gulf and India). Eric W. Pudney (Gold Coast), Harold G. Pudney (Nigeria) and C. H. Gormley (Tanganyika) have also recently been home on leave from colonial service.

Sidney D. Igglesden, after a long career as an architect in Shanghai and Hong-Kong, has now obtained a British appointment as a Housing and Town Planning Inspector to the Ministry of Health.

Geo. C. Redgment has written from Johannesburg, where he is at King Edward VII. School.

C. J. Goodall is to be congratulated on passing the first M.B. Examination. of London University, and M. W. F. Robson on securing admission to Loughborough College.

We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Pudney on the birth of a daughter, and the following on their marriages:—

Charles H. McConnell to Miss Elsie Hogben, at St. Saviour’s Church, Westgate-on-Sea, on 12th December.

Ralph Smith to Miss Margery W. Arnot, at Glasgow, on 7th March.

R. A. COOK (Hon. Sec.).

Old Pharosians’ Football Club.

Although the 1st XI. has not had such a successful season as in the past two or three years, there has been much gratification at a revival of team spirit during the past month, and there is a good prospect of a much better time next year. It appears that we shall be the runners-up in the Old Boys’ League, Harvey gaining first place, through beating us 5—3 at Folkestone, when we were handicapped by injuries to three of our men during the game. As a result of an injured knee sustained in this game, we have lacked the services of Moore since, but we are glad to hear that he hopes to be able to assist us again soon.

The 2nd XI. has had the most successful season since its formation, although it is by no means top of Division II. of the Dover League. In spite of heavy defeats the team has turned out regularly each week; four matches have been won and one drawn. The win over Wootton calls for special congratulations. E. R. Winter has been a most consistent goal-scorer for this team.

A very successful Whist Drive was held at the Garden Hall, and it appears that we shall have no financial anxieties at the end of the season.

Support on the touch line has been very much lacking this season, and it would be a great help to both teams if all Old Boys, whether they play or not, would kindly attend each Saturday and cheer our team on.

Present boys who are leaving School and are interested in Soccer, are requested to get into touch with the Secretary. They will be heartily welcomed as members of the Club.

R. RUSSELL (Hon. Sec.).

Old Pharosians’ Cricket Club.

The summer game will soon be with us again, and with all last season’s members available, together with a few new members, the prospects of the Club are bright.

There will be a few changes in the fixture list, notably the inclusion of Thanet Banks C.C. and the Old Harveians.

The arrangements for the Isle of Wight Tour during August. Bank Holiday week are steadily going forward, and there is every indication of a very useful side forming the party.

The second team have a good fixture list, and it is to be hoped that a few more Old Boys will join the Club and so enable this team to field a more consistent side than was, at times, possible last season.

A. C. L. BROWNE (Hon. Sec.).

HOUSE NOTES.
Buckland House.

This term, in which Rugby has been the chief activity, has seen the House strengthen its position in the House table by winning all five matches played to date. Each game has been won by a large margin, which is not surprising considering the fact that we have supplied six members of this year's School XV. The team has not given complete satisfaction, however, and too often the forwards have had long periods of slackness. A tendency to take the ball through instead of heeling when in the opponents' "25," has lost a number of opportunities to score.

Pelham and Smith have been outstanding in every game, while Baker and Curry have worked hard in a pack that lacked dash.

At Soccer the East Cup team were unfortunate in meeting a strong Country XI. in the first round. The majority of the team were young, however, and will be available next year.

The Drill Competition has been revived this year, and each House is to be represented by a team of six with a leader. This will add to the already strenuous programme for next term, and every member of the House should begin training as soon as possible for the Swimming and Athletic Sports.

It is pleasing to note that a number of Dark Blues have been training for the Inter-School Sports, and Buckland should be well represented in the School team.

We extend a welcome to C. A. Groombridge and J. E. Knott, who have joined the House this term.

M.W.F.

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Country House.

This term's activities have been mainly confined to Rugby. Results have been somewhat disappointing: Nevertheless it must be remembered that only four of last season's XV. were available this year. Consequently, several members of the team found it difficult to relinquish Soccer tactics, which are of little use in Rugby.

The forwards performed admirably on all occasions. Mercer and Bromley, with experience in the School XV., played well and their hard work was supported by that of Buckle and Fennor, incidentally new to the game.

Unfortunately the good movements of the forwards did not get enough support from a disjointed three-quarter line which lacked finish.

Another feature of this term was the East Cup Competition, which aroused the usual interest among senior as well as junior members of the House.

Under the able captaincy of Smith, the team realised our expectations by beating Maxton 3-1. in a dull final, after running out victors against Buckland 8-1 in the first round. Success was largely due to excellent attacking methods adopted by Smith and good work by Coe in the defence.

If we are to maintain the usual Country standard of cricket next term, as much practice as possible must be put in during the forthcoming holidays.

The Inter-House Athletic Sports is another event of next term. This must not be left to individuals—all members of the House must play their part and do as much training as possible.

Finally, the Drill Competition is being revived, and special attention should be paid to the specified exercises.

H.F.M.

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Maxton House.

This term's activities have been confined mainly to Rugby. The results have been disappointing after last season's successes, but much has been due to the necessity of building up a new team. However, where there has been lack of skill, the usual fine sporting spirit of Maxton has been maintained.

So far we have recorded only one success, for Town proved to be too strong for us, and Buckland were much the heavier and more experienced team. Unfortunately Moore at scrumhalf, has been unable to play in most matches, and this has weakened the team considerably. However, he was able to play in our return match with Country, whom, with our strongest team, we were able to defeat comfortably by 14 points to 3.

The scrum has been a heavy one, and, under the leadership of Coles, has improved. Constable and Delahaye have played well as wing forwards. It is with the three-quarters that the weakness has lain. Their tackling has been weak and, as the scores indicate, they have not penetrated their opponents' defence many times. This has been largely due to inexperience, as they are all new to House Rugby. Harrow has shown great promise in his first season, whilst Ellender at full-back has played well. Eversfield has always played with a fighting spirit, and has been a useful three-quarter.

Maxton were again unfortunate in not winning the East Cup, having reached the final for the second year in succession. In both rounds the forwards played together well. Alcock and Bond were prominent in the attack, whilst Kean in goal saved the team from a heavier defeat in the final.

It is up to Maxton, as present holders of the Gym. Cup, to put in the strongest possible team for next term's competition. Members of the House are asked to begin training now for this event.

Everyone in Maxton, especially those lower down the School, should begin practising these holidays for the cricket season, as Maxton is still the smallest House, and the choice of a 2nd XI. is somewhat restricted. Whilst they should pay attention to their batting, they should remember that fielding is just as important.

In conclusion, may we remind Maxton House that, as present holders of the House Shield, it should make a special effort in next term’s two great events, the Athletic and the Swimming Sports?

A.E.G. and J.LE P.

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Town House.

The East Cup Competition has been the chief activity this term amongst the junior members of the House.

We were very unfortunate to lose against Maxton House in the first round of the Cup, but we have ourselves to blame. We should have played in the final against Country if all the chances which were given to the forwards were taken. Out of the four possible goals, only one was scored, and we consequently lost by 3—1, a result which belies the actual run of the game. However, there is abundant talent amongst the younger members of the House which augurs well for the future.

Town has, at last, shown itself in its true colours in Rugby football. We have, so far, played five matches and have won three, thus being placed second on the table. Our best games were those against Buckland, both being lost. In the second of these games our forwards had most of the play, and we kept our opponents well in their half, but we did not have that extra dash which was seen in the Buckland players.

The other games against Maxton and Country have gone in our favour, but the standard of Rugby played was low, due to numerous “fly-kicks” and a continuous string of “line-outs.”

Our forwards, under the able leadership of Heller, have played extremely well at times, but these were few and far between. The backs have worked hard, and the tackling of both backs and forwards, though efficient, is by no means perfect. The team, on the whole, has left the hard work to the few School XV. players in our side. Amongst these, great praise should be given to Heller, Blaxland and Gilham, who have been our chief scorers. The spectacular runs of Blaxland and Heller, from our 25 yards line to touch down, and the efficient charges of Gilham, will long be remembered.

We welcome the following to the House:—T. N. Bradley, J. Bolt, P. W. J. McVey, G. J. Read.

D.E.M.W.

SCHOOL RUGBY.

The School XV. has shown vastly improved form this season. This improvement is due in part to the fact that the school as a whole has developed an active interest in the game. The XV. is now playing more as a team and relies less on outstanding individual performances. There has been so much combined effort that it is difficult to single out any one player for special mention.

It is in the pack that the greatest improvement is apparent. The following-up is still slow at times, and the packing in the tight scrums could be bettered, but by breaking up quickly and by their speed in the loose, the School forwards have been able to subdue heavier opponents. Again, the play of the forwards in the line-outs has been very good. Of the forwards Bromley and Heller have worked really hard; Smith has played well, but he must cure a tendency to get off-side in the line-outs.

The backs have profited by the assistance of Mr. Rothwell, but their tackling could be improved. Against Dover “A” they played their best game. Pelham’s kicking, too, has been very useful.

We owe our thanks to the ground and kitchen staffs, who have helped us to entertain our visitors. In addition, the team wishes to thank those friends and members of the School who have attended our matches, and hopes that more will follow the example set by our staunch supporter from Cardiff.

P. E. Coles, who left this term, is to be congratulated on obtaining a place in the Sandhurst 1st XV.

M.W.F.

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Results.
School Rugby Football.

Dec. i4—At the Danes. Dover “A,” i5 pts.; D.C.S., 3 pts.
Jan. ri—At Astor Avenue. Dover “A,” r8 pts.; D.C.S., 9 pts.
Feb. 15—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 13 pts.; Canterbury “B,” 6 pts.
29—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 7 pts. Dover “ A,” 4 pts.
~Mar. 7—At Astor Avenue. Thanet Wanderers “A,” 17 pts.; D.C.S.,
9 pts.
is—At Astor Avenue. D.C.S., 28 pts. Wye College “A,” r6 pts.
21—At Ramsgate.D.C.S., 12 pts. Thanet Wand. “A,” 6 pts.

House Rugby Football.

Jan. 2<)-Buckland 42, Country 0; i\Iaxton 0, Town 3I.
Feb. 26-Buckland 22, Town 0; Maxton 0, Country 17.
Mar. 4-Town 9, Country 3 ; Buckland 56, Maxton o.
" II-J'iIaxton 14, Country 3 ; Buckland 16, Town o.
" 14-:Haxton 0, Town 2S; Buckland 37, Country 3.

House Association Football.
1st XL's.

Dec. IS-Buckland I, Country 0 ; Maxton 3, Town o.

3rd XL's.

Dec. IS-Buckland 5, Country 8 ; Maxton 3, Town 5.

Inter-House Association Football Table.

Played. Won. Lost.Drawn.Points.
Buckland .. 12 9 3 — 37.5
Country .. .. 12 6 5 I 27
Maxton .. .. 12 6 2 21
Town .. .. 12 3 8 I 14.5

East Cup Football Competition.

ast Round.Feb. 5—Country 8, Buckland i; Maxton 3, Town x.
FinalMar. r8—Country ~, Maxton r.
G. CURRY, Sports Secretary.

SCHOOL SOCIETIES’ ACCOUNT.

RECEIPTS. s. d. PAYMENTS. £ s. d.
2935. ‘935.
Dec. eS—For Shirts 210 0 Dec. 9—MessrS. Novella—Music a 13 ~.
~lec. 5—Cash at Bank 24 7 10 ,, is—Buckle—for Soccer Shirt a 2 6
~—Cashtn band 2 II6 1935
2936 Jan. 13—Taxi for FA. Coach 0 2 0
Jan. ic—Subscriptions 54 20 0 ,, 26—Payment to Mr Lindsay 3 0 0
Feb. 19—Subs. to Nat. L.5. Soc o 5 0
Mar. g—Messrs. Hart 2 20 2.
9—Mr. Harris ~. a er, 6
9—Messrs. Grigs 17 iz a
9—Teas to Visiting Teams,
etc .,5234
9—Fates during Term .. 20 9
23—CS5hSt Bank 41 22 5
e~—Cashinhand c 7 0
£73’9 4 £7329 4


Outstanding Accounts = £32.
Audited and found correct, W. WILTON BAXTER,
W. H. DARBY. Hon. Treas., School Societies..
I~th March, 1936. 13th March, 1936.

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

It is fitting that these notes should begin with a record of the manifestations, both of the Unit’s sorrow at the death of His late Majesty King George V., and of its Continued loyalty towards His Majesty King Edward VIII. Ex-C.Q.M.S. Sharp paraded with the University of London O.T.C. in January’s Funeral Procession; and the Corps paraded, at very short notice, as a unit of the Dover Garrison, on 23rd January, when the Proclamation of the new Sovereign was read to the Dover Town and Port.

We congratulate Lient. A. U. Coulson on his promotion to Captain; and Messrs. W. G. King and P. T. Rothwell on their appointment to commissions in the Corps; these appointments date from the 1st January, 1936. Second-Lient. W. G. King has been appointed Musketry Officer, and 2nd-Lieut. P. T. Rothwell Sports Officer. Following on these appointments we should see a steady improvement in the shooting and P.T. standards of the Corps and can look forward to more favourable results in our attempts to win the King’s Shield and to regain the Lucas Tooth Shield.

Equally gratifying is the fact that numbers have reached a higher figure this term than during the last two years. The Company roll now totals 110 N.C.O.’s and Cadets. Further, absentees from Parade have reached their minimum. The Training Section under Sjt. Coles, now totals 30—a number that recalls the days of 1929; with careful training this section shows promise of forming the basis of a continuously efficient Corps.

We congratulate Sjt. P. E. Coles and Cdt. Bussey on passing the Sandhurst Entrance Examination. Coles is doing well on the Sports Field, and is already a regular member of the Sandhurst 1st XV., a considerable feat for a First Year man.

This term, the Corps said good-bye to a very energetic friend, namely Capt. H. T. B. Lowe, Adjutant to our Parent Unit. He will be remembered particularly for his careful tuition of our candidates for the Certificate “A” (O.T.C.) Examination, his provision of opportunities to visit Archcliffe Fort for instruction, and his ready assistance at any time. We congratulate him on his appointment to the Staft College, Camberley. We desire to welcome his successor, Capt. Maconochie, with whom we hope to continue the same friendly relations.

Repeated requests from the Sjt.-Major for carbon paper, company rolls and promotion lists remind us that Camp, 1936, is near at hand. It seems probable that the interest taken in Camp by ex-members is still increasing. Many Old Boys have asked whether they can come. This year, we are glad to say, Camp will not be so exclusive, but we remind Old Boys that those who expect to come to Sandwich next August must forward their names as early as possible in the Summer Term.

The results of the Certificate "A" O.T.C. (Theory) Examination were announced in the New Year. The following are to be congratulated on passing:—Sjt. P. E. Coles, Sjt. Donald, Cpl. Constable, Lce.-Cpl. Fenn and Cdt. Bromley.

No Certificate “A” Classes were held this term, as a result of the press of other School activities. Therefore, two candidates only sat for the Theory Examination of the 10th inst.

An attempt is being made to erect a movable firing-range to enable indoor firing to be possible. In this connexion we wish to thank R.S.M. Weekes for his assistance. It is hoped that several shooting competitions, either Inter-House or Spoon Shoots, may be held next term. The Corps will again enter a team for the King’s Shield.

Training for the Chingford Cross-Country Run is being carried on under the guidance of 2nd-Lient. P. T. Rothwell. The Corps will be represented by a team of twelve. The race will be run on the first Saturday of the Easter Holidays. In previous years, our team has been depleted by the requirements of the Inter-School Sports. This year there is no coincidence of dates and a strong team will be available.

The Signalling Section has been revived. Under Sjt. Donald the Section will construct wireless and telephone apparatus. Next term a transmitter will be constructed, and at Camp this summer we should be able to have efficient transmitting and receiving stations.

Last week the Corps received a congratulatory message upon its Annual Report, from Viscount Allenby, President of the British National Cadet Association.

Arrangements are being made to hold a Field Day on Ewell Minnis during the Easter Holidays. Friday, 24th April, has been chosen as a provisional date. All Cadets should make a point of keeping this date clear.

The following are to be congratulated on their promotion:—

    Cpl. Coles to Serjeant.

    Cpl. Moore to Band-Serjeant.

    Lce.-Cpls. Floyd, Smith and White to Corporal.

    Cdts. Bromley, Watt and Eaton to Lance-Corporal.

J. LE P.

THE SCHOOL LIBRARY.

We are both indebted and grateful to the donors mentioned in the attached list, and to them we tender our sincere thanks. Our shelving accommodation has almost reached its limits, thus making an extension necessary in the near future.

I should particularly like to draw attention to a further gift by one of our great benefactors, Mr. Hugh Leney, who for many years bas also been a Governor of the School. His presentation of the first 25 volumes of Archacologia Cantiana now completes a set that we must always prize. I wonder bow many schools in Kent can lay claim to possessing this invaluable work containing so much local antiquarian lore.

It is very gratifying to note that our last stock-taking of the Reference Section revealed only a few missing books, all of which have now been recovered. I hope this state of affairs will long continue. Let us preserve as a trust, what is provided for our use and enjoyment.

The usefulness and necessity of School Libraries is now being officially recognised. I strongly recommend a perusal of the Report of the Carnegie Committee, a copy of which is avail able, a document that makes both interesting and enlightening reading.

W. UNCLES,
School Libranan.

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ADDITIONS. SPRING TERM, 1936.
Reference Department.
Donation Copies.

I. P. WATT.—"The Greville Diary" (ad. Wilson) (2 Vols.) “Turenne, Marshal of France" (Waygand) "The Great Victorians" (Various).
A. ANDREWS.—"A History of Europe" (Fisher).
E. D. GILHAM.—"Gradus ad Parnassum" (Yonga).
F. K. G. BALSDON.—"A History of Science, Technblogy and Philosophy" (Wolf).
N. J. SMALLEY.—"The Mysteries of the Atom" (Wilson).
H. LENEY, ESQ.—"Archacologia Cantiana" (25 Vols.).

Copies Purchased by the School.

"A History of Europe" (Fisher) (2 Vols.); "George Eliot" (Stephen); "Contemporary British Literature" (Millet); "Through Space and Time" (Jeans); "North America" (Jones and Bryan); "Intelligent Listening to Music" (Johnson); "The Road to Modern Science" (Reason); "The Mysteries of the Atom" (Wilson); Modern England" (Marriott); "The Art of Letters" (Lynd); "Introduction to the Study of Literature" (Soares); "After Working Hours" (Dark); "England Out of Doors" (Parker and Moon); "Critical Essays of To-day" (Parker); "The Carpenter's Tool Chest" (Hbben); "Machine Drawing and Design" (Abbott); "The Craft of Literature" (Williams); "An Introduction to the Study of Prices" (Layton and Crowther); "The Post-War World" (Jackson); "Ground work of Modern Geography" (Wilmore); "The Apocrypha" (2 copies); "Hazlitt" (Birrell); "Cowper" (Smith); "Jane Austen" (Cornish); "Essays by Modern Writers" (Various); "Everyday Life in the Old Stone Age" (Quennel); "Everyday Life in the New Stone, Bronze and Early Iron Ages" (Quennel); "Everyday Life in Roman Britain" (Quennel); "Great Schools of Painting" (Turner); "The Proper Study of mankind" (Howard); "The Advance of the English Novel" (Phelps); "The Romance of Words" (Weekly).

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General Library.
Donation Copies.

To General Fiction Library
K. R. E. HART.—"Dan Bolton's Discovery" (Strang); " The Mystery of the Island" (Westerman).
R. STEWART.—"The Clan Line in the Great War" (Hurd); "Hearts of Oak" (Stables).
R. KIRBY.—"Love and Mr. Lewisham" (Wells).
G. B. DONALD.—"Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force" (Westennan).

To VIth Form Library
R. STEWART.—"The Secret House" (Wallace); "The Golden Pool" (Freeman).
W. T. KESBY.—"Nicholas Goade, Detective" (Oppenheim).
R. KIRBY.—"The Scarlet Letter" (Hawthorne).
G. B. DONALD.—"Lieutenant Bones" (Wallace); "The Lady of the Barge" (Jacobs); "When Rogues Fall Out" (Freeman).

To Junior Library—
S. C. CROUCHER.—"The Brave Men of Eyam" (Hoare).

Copies Purchased by the School.

To VIth Form Section—
"Short Stories, Old and New" (Various); "Beau Geste" (Wren); "Beau Sabreur " (Wren); "Sherlock Holmes Long Stories" (Doyle); "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories" (Doyle); "Tros of Samothrace" (Mundy).

To General Library—
"Beau Ideal" (Wren); "The Book of the Blue Sea" (Newbolt); "Popular Scientific Recreations" (Low); "The Riddle of the Sands" (Childers); "Selected Short Stories" (Galsworthy).

To Junior Library—
"Krag the Kootenay Ram" (Seton); "Creatures of the Wilds"; "The Boy's Book of Wonder and Invention" (ed. Ray).

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.

Owing to the number of other important activities in the School, only three meetings have been held this term, but the distribution of photographic journals has been carried on regularly by Bomfrey and Targett.

We propose to hold a competition next term, and a small prize has been offered by the Editor of the Pharos for the best photograph of general interest which will be suitable for reproduction in the School magazine. Any type of photograph which fulfils these two conditions will be considered. The competition will be open to any boy in the School, and it is hoped that a large number of entries will be received. The Easter holidays ought to provide many opportunities for taking suitable pictures.

INTER-HOUSE GYMNASTIC COMPETITION.

This competition will be held on 3rd June, at 6.30 p.m., under the following conditions:—

Team.—The team will consist of seven boys (1 leader and 6 members).

Dress.—House running vest, white shorts and white Gym. shoes. Competition.—
    (1) A group of Exercises—taken continuously.
    (2) Cartwheels.
    (3) Agility.—(a) Headspring (top section of the box horse).
                        (b) Handspring (mat).
                        (c) Flyspring (mat or box).
                        (d) Dive (mat).
    (4) Vaulting.—(a) Through Vault (box horse).
                        (b) Astride Vault (box horse).
                        (c) Thief Vault (box horse).
                        (d) Short Arm Overswing (box horse).
    (5) Game.—Stick Jumping Relay, followed by Tunnel Ball (straddle).

A. M. Munday, Esq., of Sir Roger Manwood's School, Sandwich, has kindly consented to judge the competition.

A cordial invitation is issued to parents and friends. Light refreshments will be served at the close of the competition.

THE ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

This is now firmly established as a popular "going concern." Its object is to encourage boys to make use of the facilities offered by the Art Room and Workshops for practical work, for which many have limited opportunities in School time. The activities are not confined to any particular craft, the members of the Society carrying out work of their own choice, while recognising that their efforts and skill may occasionally be needed in the service of others.

In the Art Room the cutting of lino-blocks has proved very popular, though other crafts are practised. In the Woodwork Shop, small articles of furniture, such as stools, trays, tables are made, and other such activities carried on. Help and advice are given, especially in the design stage, so that well designed articles shall be made, each suited to its particular use. As far as is possible the full co-operation of both Art Room and Workshop is sought, so that frequently an article designed in the Art Room is brought down to the Workshop to be executed.

At present the members of the Society come mainly from the Third and Fourth Forms, but it is hoped that the interest of these will remain, even when they are promoted to the hardworking Fifth. The number regularly attending is at present about forty, which is as many as can be comfortably accommodated. Boys, of course, who show little interest in their School work are not considered as being worthy candidates. To those unfortunates of the Third and Fourth Forms who have no opportunity in School time to use the Workshops or Art Room, a warm welcome is extended. An excellent tea, price twopence, can be obtained by signing on the notice posted up on the notice board each week.

SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

Civil Service, Clerical Classes.—R. F. Kirby.
Army Entrance Examination.—P. E. Coles (32nd on list, awarded Full Fees Scholarship at R.M.C., Sandhurst), S. E. Bussey.

R.A.F. Entrance Examination.—K. R. E. Hart, F. J. Grainger.

London Matriculation.—N. R. Archer, J. Constable.

MERIT LIST.

Form V. (Arts and Sci.).—Treadwell (2), Delahaye, Metzger, Mantle, T. E. Jones, Kappler, Matcham, Ravensdale. Allen.
Form Upper IV.—IV.—G. Jenkins (2), Menter (2), Haines, Tucker, Howarth, Harrow, Harvey.
Form Upper III.—Merricks (2), H. J. Dunster (2), Bilby (2), Makey (2), E. A. Wilde.
Form Middle III.—Henderson.
Form Lower III.—R. H. Jenkins (2).
Form Upper II.—G. Andrews (2), Bushell (2), Jell (2), Carter (2), D. Hopper (2), Hall (2), Ashman (2), Winter (2), G. Paddock (2), Atherden, Robson, Hambly, Crofts, James, Gane, Coe, Wilcher, Newing, Baxter.
Form Middle II.—Weekes (2), C. R. Wilson (2), Walsh (2), D. Price (2), Vickery, Amos, D. D. Grant, K. G. Smith, I. A. Austin.
Form Lower II.—J. Smith, Clare.
Upper I.—Gray (2), A. F. Holmes (2), S. A. Price (2), Atkinson (2), O’Brien, Friend, Coveney.
Form Middle I.—Macnab (2), Weeds (2), Alcock, Sherred, Twist, V. W. Jones.
Form Trans.—S. D. Bradley (2), Buss (2), Otten (2), J. A. Dunster, King.
Form Prep.—M. Wilson (2), Crux.

VALETE.

P. E. COLES.—Senior Prefect; Maxton House Captain; Captain of Games, 1935; School Colours, 1934; School 1st XI. Cricket (1933—35); Cap; Vice-Captain, 1935; School 1st XI. Football (1934—35); Cap; Captain, 1935; School 1st XV. Rugby (1932—35); Cap; Captain, 1935; Inter-School Athletic Team, 1935; Sjt., Cadet Corps; Cert. "A," 1935 Chingford, 1934; K.C.B. Efficiency Star; Dramatic Society.; School Choir; Pharos Committee. To R.M.C., Sandhurst.

W. T. KESBY.—School 1st XI. Cricket, 1935; School 1st XV. Rugby (1934—35); School 2nd XI., Football, Captain (1935-1936); School Choir.

S. E. BUSSEY.—House 1st XV. Rugby; House 2nd XI. Football; School Choir.

J. A. MERRICKS.—House 1st XI. Football and Cricket; House 1st XV. Rugby; Pharos Committee, 1935—36. To East Kent Electric Power Co.

R. F. KIRBY.—Probationary Clerkship at the India Office.

A. HOPPER.—TO Clerkship, Southern Railway.

G. E. MASTERS.—School 1st XV. Rugby, 1935; School 1st XI. Football (Cap 1935); School 2nd XI. Cricket, 1935; School Choir. To Clerkship, Southern Railway.

D. E. SHARP.—Hous 1st XV. Rugby; House 1st XI. Cricket; House 2nd XI. Football; School Choir. To Messrs. MacLeod, Dover.

R. F. MUSTON.—House 2nd XI. Cricket and Football; Dramatic Society. To Apprentice Clerkship, R.A.F., Ruislip, Middlesex.

F. J. GRAINGER.—House 2nd XI. Cricket. To R.A.F., Halton.

K. R. E. HART.—House 1st XV. Rugby; House 2nd XI. Football and Cricket; Cpl., Cadet Corps; Chingford, 1935; K.C.B. Efficiency Star; School Choir. To R.A.F., Halton

D. I. KIRTON.—Chingford, 1935. To R.A.F., Halton.

N. BAINBRIDGE.—School 1st XI. Football (1935—36), Cap; House 2nd XI. Cricket.

R. M. A. REESE.—House 2nd XI. Cricket and Football; School Choir. To King’s College, Taunton.

A. W. LETHEREN.—To Messrs. Taylor and Son, Dover.

J. THOMPSON.—Removed to London.

K. A. WISE.—Removed to London.

J. R. LARTER.—Removed to London.

R. J. MOUNTFORD.—Removed to Manchester.

J. B. VARRALL —To Poultry Farming Business.

J. T. OAKDEN.—R.A.F. Wireless Operator.

H. J. and J. A. DUNSTER.—Removing to Harwich.

G. W. BARLING.—School Choir—Removing to Herne Bay.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

The amount subscribed this term to the Benevolent Society, up to 11th March, was £`10 1s. 0d., making a total for the School Year to that date of £32 17s. 5d.

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We congratulate A. B. Cadman on his promotion to Junior Prefect, N. N. Blaxland, B. C. PelHam and D. B. M. West, on their appointment as Probationary Prefects, and H. F. Moseling on his appointment as Train Prefect.

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Suitable articles by A. R. Wilde, R. G. Thompson, D. Price and A. Dunster are omitted from this issue through lack of space.

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We hope to make a good show at the Inter-School Athletic Sports on 28th March. Results will be recorded in our next issue.

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The Thursday afternoon swimming practices will be resumed next term, when the Baths re-open. Swimmers are urged to make a point of getting early practice in view of the School and Inter-School Swimming Sports—for dates see p. 32.

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Mr. R. A. Cook visited the School on, 4th and 21st January. On the 14th he gave an interesting lecture to Form V. (Arts and Science) on his visits to the towns of Biblical importance in the Holy Land. On the second occasion he showed a series of slides made from his photographs of the scenes and buildings he had described. The School, and especially the Form concerned, desire to thank Mr. Cook for his visits.

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Following an invitation to the Headmaster, a party from the School attended a lecture by Mr. Basil Mathews on "The British Empire and the League of Nations," at Deal, on Wednesday, 18th March. Mr. Mathews briefly showed the enormous changes in the post-War world, and the new responsibilities of the peoples within the Empire in the struggle for peace and justice among the nations. Those who attended are very grateful for the opportunity to hear such an expression of considered and expert opinion.

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The cast of “The Tempest,” and others, had an opportunity on 8th February of renewing their friendship with Mr. Davies, a good friend and efficient prompter of a previous production. Mr. Davies showed his enthusiasm by journeying from Wales to attend the Saturday night’s performance and left, promising to be with us again next year.

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Mr. Davidson, a former Scottish International player and member of Aberdeen F.C., visited the School twice during the term and gave instruction to the members of the School Junior Soccer teams.

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We are indebted to Mr. C. S. Harris for permission to publish his photo of the School Soccer team.

THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 1935.

The known excellence of the School's Dramatic and Musical Societies filled the Hall to overflowing on the night of 17th December, with an expectant audience of parents, boys and friends who had braved the cold. The Concert was in three sections, the first dramatic and the others musical.

The first, the "Nativity Play," was justly well received, and thus amply repaid the hard work and anxiety of Miss Rookwood and her helpers. In the short pauses between the scenes the audience were asked to stand and join the choir in the singing of suitable carols; they seemed at first a little hesitant, but soon lost their reserve and sang with remarkable fervour.

After a short interval, when the audience turned their chairs to face the gallery, the musical programme began with a mixture of Christmas songs, carols, and instrumental music, all of a high standard, so that it would be difficult, and indeed futile, to attempt to pick out this item or that and say it was the best.

The last part was a fine rendering of excerpts from the "Messiah." The choir and orchestra showed an unusual understanding and appreciation of the by no means easy music. The singing of P. J. Coveney in the aria "Rejoice greatly" must be given special mention for beauty and clarity of tone. An exceptional tribute to the patience and industry of Mr. Willis was the obvious desire of the audience to applaud at the close of the Hallelujah Chorus, the last item.

E.W.B.

"THE TEMPEST."

On 8th and 9th February, the Senior Dramatic Society played "The Tempest" in the School Hall.

One is accustomed to see so many plays in which originality forsakes the text to become a law unto itself, that it brought delight to find, in this instance, originality made the servant of the text, not its master. The production had a freshness of treatment both in broad principle and in detail, and the wonder is not that the text should be so closely followed, but that the treatment should be so new and fresh. Particularly was this noticeable in the "set," where the warmth and colour of the island were combined with a very happy distribution of Caliban's den and Prospero's cave.

The strange island and its strange inhabitants are not easily brought to the stage, if the producer sets himself the task of compelling his audience to that frame of mind which makes the supernatural element in the play appear credible. Each character, even Prospero and Caliban, has the qualities and weaknesses of humanity and the difficulty of reconciling these human traits with the supernatural machinery is obvious, It is to the credit of the actors that, for three hours, the supernatural became abnormal, and that spirits and monsters were not incompatible with the earthiness of Stephano and Trinculo.

The opening scene was something entirely unexpected and effective—the darkness, the cries, the flying figures silhouetted against the lightning and the rolling storm plunged the audience into an atmosphere essential for the "action" that was to come. The sudden transition from the storm to the quiet dignity of Prospero and Miranda was excellently done, and this scene, which might have become monotonous in less capable hands, ran a smooth course to the appearance of Ariel with a maintained interest all the way.

With the appearance of Ariel should come the first appreciable strain on the credulity of the audience, but no incredulity was apparent. He and his companions played remarkably well.

One aspect of the play was particularly well balanced. It is extremely difficult to achieve proportion between the rollicking fun of Stephano and Trinculo and Caliban, and the conflict in Caliban’s mind between fear and revenge. There is tragedy in the air when Caliban sees his cherished scheme for revenge sacrificed to his companions’ drunken delight when they find the royal trappings before Prospero’s cave. It was a difficult task well done to strike, and hold this balance.

The courtier scenes, so temptingly easy to over-act, were equally good. Posture, gesture, inflexion and grouping had that studied grace which cannot be achieved by talent alone. This loving care for detail, so seldom met with outside the "profession," cannot be too highly praised. The Society’s production was an answer to the charge of superficiality so often brought against amateur drama.

Adverse comment is small; the main defects (and these were noticeable only on the first night) were one or two patches of inaudibility and, in the narration scene, a few pauses of a length not, perhaps, justified by the dramatic effect achieved. On the second night, these trivial defects disappeared, and we were left with nothing but praise.

In spite of the excellence of individual scenes, the final impression is one of the play as a unity, with the multiplicity of the “action” and the changes of “atmosphere” so controlled as to make the play run a single course in the mind of the audience. And the finale, where Prospero's omniscience returns to human limits, succeeded in capturing the elusive suggestion of the transitoriness of human achievement that clouds his mind. To capture this suggestion without conscious effort was a rare achievement, and the Society (and thereby the School) is sincerely to be congratulated on an outstandingly good night.

It was not until all was over that one had time to realize how high had been the quality of the stage management. The play owed much to the excellence of the lighting, and the success that attended it is the measure of its own reward.

The Orchestra (two of whose members aided in "effects") played a difficult programme skilfully and pleasingly to an appreciative audience. Their selection ranged from “The Flying Dutchman” to Gilbert and Sullivan, and it was obvious from the applause they received that they had succeeded in pleasing all tastes—a most difficult and praiseworthy feat. From every point of view the two performances were a complete success.

A.D.T.

YE CHRONYCLE.

    Manie moones ago, itte came to passe that Rogere, scrybe
of yore, colde notte compyle ye noble werke, Ye Chronycle,.
bekause of ye swatte to be done for Hiercertiffe. And so, in
grete feer and tremblynge didde a base knave and varlet, one
Serym, undertake this taske. Henceforewards, this knave didde,
like ye musick, go rounde and arounde ,kollecting all ye tydinges,
both gladdesome and morneful. And now, I prithee, hearkenne
to my lay.
    Whenne ye sesonne of Noelle was ended, and the last of Ye
Puddenne, and eke ye Xmas Grubbe hadde beene devoured, ye.
knyghts and squyeres putte away the toyes of ye lytel varlets,
and all returned, with heavie hearte, to what manie didde call
Ye Bigge-House.”
    Butte soone at Ye Jaunte of Ye Peerfectes, alle did daunce
awaye hir cares and greefs to the sounde of ye musick yclept
“botte-rhyme.” From distante parts, too, didde Sire Hotsam
come to us, attired in a wonderous new corselet, which monie.
did envie; once more didde certaine knaves talke straungely of
ye “forehande” and eke ye “backehande,” and soone alle was
plaisante and cheerie in ye Castel.
    Thenne, alas, a grete tragedie didde befalle us. For George
the Goode, our gracyous Sovereigne, departed from this realme
to a higher one, and alle our faire lande didde morne the passynge
of the Kinge. Beloved by every subjecte, no more will he reigne.
over us.
    Soone after, from ye wonderouse boxxe of Sire Lis Wil came
ye Proklamatione, in which ye Heraldes didde annonce that
Edward, erstwhyle Prince of Wales, doth rightefully succeede
to Ye Throne of Ye Empyre. Butte stille did we morne for
Kinge George, who had beene with us, in tymes of peace and
warre, for so monie a yeare.
    Meanwhile ye sinisterre spectre Prelim. beganne to reare hys.
awful hede and to clanke hys dysmal chaines. But before ye
miserable wretches mette with itte, all didde enj oye hirselves at
the stormie masque, yclept “ Ye Tempeste.” And after, ye
Players, who hadde wroughte with grete success, and eke, Yorke-
strie, didde go to Nolnod, there to visite wonderous places, and
to see manie straunge thynges.
    Butte whenne they retourned, ye lothesome spectre Prelim. would be denyed no longer, and so, holpen by their trustie ser-
ventes, Swatte and Homewerke, ye varlets didde salle forth
againste hym. Some, alas, were slaine, before they drove ye
awful spiritte backe unto hys donjon. Butte be notte morneful,
my lytel ones, for in Ye Talke-Shoppe at Westminsterre some
noble Knyghts have spoken mucehe about Homewerke and
Xames, and perchance they may soone be banished from oure
domaine for ever.
    Nowe whenne ye Redells of his Bee Essaye hadde disappeared,
Sire La Nil did make ye Runners trayne righte well for Ye Sportes
of Ye Triskooles. These are to be held atte ye Stone of Folke,
and we alle hope that their valliant effortes will brynge goode
success.
    Monie other are ye thynges of which ye scrybe mighte tell,
of ye wonderous straunge Fylme Kwestionare, with manie
shedules to be filled uppe, of Pete Le Soc, who bath departed
unto Sandy Hirste, butte like ye Prommeconcerts, he bath
exceeded hys time, and so, if any wishe to know of these tydinges,
lette hym rede and eke thoroughly peruse ye grete boke Pharos.
SERYM, YE SCRYBE.

VISIT TO LONDON.

    On Monday, 24th February, a party consisting of about
40 members of the School Dramatic Society and the School
Orchestra paid a visit to London.
    We travelled by ‘bus, being entertained en route by the
vocalists of the party, and by half-past eleven, were at Burlington
House, where we were to spend the rest of the morning at the
Chinese Art Exhibition, This was a most wonderful collection,
consisting as it did of the works of many centuries. No one
who visited it could fail to be impressed with the beauty and
range of the exhibits. After two and a half interesting hours
had been spent at Burlington House, the party divided, the
majority going with Mr. Kendall to the Science Museum at
South Kensington, and the rest to the British Museum.
    As the time at our disposal was so short, everybody was
guided by his individual taste as to what he should see at the
British Museum, although all of us took the opportunity of
seeing some of the more famous things, not forgetting the Codex
Sinaiticus.
    Those who preferred South Kensington visited the department
which they judged would give them the greatest satisfaction.
Some seemed to find the working models most suited to their
taste, for instance, a stage illuminated by the blending of
coloured lights, a model of the Gladstone Docks, and James
Watt’s attic workshop, arranged as he had used it. Perhaps
the greatest attraction was an automatic telephone equipment.
Here again time was too short to do full justice to the many
interesting exhibits.
    From the Museums we went to Lyons’ Corner House, via
Trafalgar Square, for a long-overdue tea, to which we were able
to do full justice.
    In the evening came the event to which we were all eagerly
looking forward—a visit to the New Theatre to see John Gielgud’s
production of “Romeo and Juliet.” Needless to say the whole
production seemed to us superb, and John Gielgud as Romeo,
Peggy Ashcroft as Juliet and Laurence Olivier as Mercutio
will long be remembered.
    Soon after eleven o’clock we left the theatre, to find the
‘buses waiting outside, and we were soon on the homeward
journey. The musically disposed kept sleep at a distance for
most of us, and it did not seem long before the ‘buses drew up.
at Kearsney, and dropped a few of the party, before continuing
to Dover.
    A hearty vote of thanks is extended on behalf of the whole
party to Mr. Watt and Mr. Kendall, to whom the success of
the outing was so largely due.
R.E.A.
R.L.D.

SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY LETTER.

THE UNIVERSITY,
SHEFFIELD,
Lent Term.

To the Editor of “The Pharos.”

DEAR SIR,
    There have been in the past various contributions in The
Pharos from Old Boys far from their native heath. The majority
have come from Cambridge or London, and a few from Oxford.
I make no apology for a little originality.
    In my last year at school, I became, I confess, somewhat
bored by subjects which, it seemed, I had been studying for
endless years, but yet I decided that I wanted to proceed to a
University. Hence, Glass Technology at Sheffield—this being
the only University in the country where one can study this
quaint subject. I came, and I saw. I have not yet conquered,
for I have the pleasant prospect of Final Honours Examination
this June, and research work not going entirely as it ought.
Still, I am assured that research work never does go entirely as
it ought, and am hoping for the best. The work is certainly
most diverse in its character. The normal course consists of a
first year spent in doing ordinary Inter Science, which London
Inter, gained at school enabled me to dodge; then two years
‘devoted to the study of the chemical and physical aspects of
glass, fuel technology, refractory materials used in the glass
industry, industrial economics, and glass engineering and process
•work (the study of machines, their name being legion, used in
the manufacture of bottles, jars, electric light bulbs, sheet and
plate glass, rod and tubing). Practical work covers glass and
clay analysis, and testing of finished articles for breaking strength,
resistance to reagents, bursting pressures, and so on. There are
also courses taken with the rest of the Engineers on Theory of
Machines, Strength of Materials and Electro-Technology, with
practical work, and Mechanical Drawing. All these snbj ects are
taken for the ordinary degree, in which a first class pass is the
~recessary qualification for the Honours Course on which I am
now engaged. For the Honours Degree (B.Sc.Tech.) a year’s
research is the main part of the course. There is also an examina-.
tion based on a few short lecture courses on modern develop-
ments, and a viva voce on the year’s work. In addition to
university work, six weeks have to be spent in a Glass Works
in each summer vac. This will probably be my last year here
unless I can obtain financial aid to enable me to continue with
research.
    Three buildings comprise the University, and Glass Tech-
nology is carried on in a small department about three miles away
from the other two, which explains why the subject tends to be
unheard of, even in Sheffield University itself. One or two of
the fifteen Glass Students have been attempting to remedy this
state of affairs by participating in swch Union affairs as Debates
(though this is difficult owing to our situation), and in sport,
and thus attempting to make our presence felt. A weekly news-
sheet has just been started, and we are publishing articles on the
‘Glass Department week by week. I have played regularly for
the University 2nd XV. for two seasons, and have had some
very enjoyable trips to some of the other Northern Universities,
such as Leeds and Nottingham, and to the local clubs. I have
also represented the Glass Department on the Union Represen-
tative Council for a year, and have just been re-elected. This
is a council of students which arranges Union dances, athletics,
etc., and acts as an intermediary between Stiff and Students
in any matter of dispute, “the Union” being a name for the
main body of students, some 65o men and 120 women.
    Although I cannot give news of any other Old Pharosians
~t Sheffield University—there being none—I have managed
to establish some contacts with my home county. Only last
term, after a game of Rugby, I was talking to a “fresher”
and it turned out that he was from Sir Roger Manwood’s School
at Sandwich and was acquainted with several of the Deal and
Walmer men whom I knew at D.C.S. Another man I have
met comes from Whitstable, while a third, who took his Inter
at Liverpool University before coming here to take “ Glass,”
received tuition from none other than our old friend R.A. Newing,
who is a lecturer there I
    “Digs” is a never-failing topic of conversation here. At
present there is only a small hostel for men, and most men
live in lodgings, but a new men’s hostel will be ready for next
session. Many of the lodgings are far from ideal, the more
expensive as well as the cheaper ones (so I am told I). My
own opinion is that one should not stay in one house too long.
1 practise what I preach, for I have just moved into my fourth
lot of digs since my arrival. Digs always look attractive when
you first move in, provided the price suits your pocket. Then
snags gradually creep in. You move in in the summer, say,
and when the winter comes you find that the sitting-room is
horribly draughty. You move to a house with a nice warm
sitting-room, but this lodging has a very loud super-radio which
is never switched off, and the next—worse still—none at all.
After this you discover yourself with a landlady who is stone-
deaf (very awkward, this, when you have to explain that you
cannot pay her this week,) or who has an annoying voice and
recites the day’s troubles to you in the evening. And so you
go on. My new place seems perfect at the moment, and I am
hoping to stay on until the end of next term. There are three
other students there, all of whom I know well, and the past
‘week has been hilarious. Fortunately, there is a fine public
library in Sheffield where one can retire to do some serious work
if so inclined.
    On nearing the end of my third year, I can confidently say
that I do not in the least regret coming to Sheffield University.
The people of the North Midlands are as different as can be
from Southerners, and it has been a very interesting experiment
to adapt myself to different ways (not to a different accent,
I hope I) and to see for myself industrial conditions and life in
general in a great city such as this. For any Southerner like
myself, desiring a complete change of existence, there is nothing
like taking a technical course at a Northern University. One
is plunged into a sea of complete and seemingly hostile strangers,
of strange customs, vocabularies and accents; learning to swim,
for swim one must, is the most interesting and valuable experience
imaginable!
Yours sincerely,
YRANCI5 G. WEST-ORAM.

RELAYS FROM ABYSSINIA.

    Nowadays, what with our newspapers supplying de-luxe maps
of Abyssinia, printed in fourteen-and-a-half colours, and news-
reels of the respective forces (well behind the lines), everybody
has a vague idea of the events now occurring in Ethiopia.
    But apart from these, I hardly think that we are getting
adequate news from the battle-front. The Americans, with
their usual commercial perspicacity, foresaw this, and negotia-.
tions were immediately begun by them for the rights (exclusive)
of instituting a running commentary of the war.
    This, according to very reliable information, was to be
relayed over the I.B.C. (Programme-sheet, price i~d., from any
newsagent) to the outside and eagerly-expectant world.
    Somebody objected however, and the project fell through,
otherwise we might have ladled up the soup to the accompani-
ment of:—
    “Waal, folks, the third day of the war is just about to com-
mence. This program is coming to you through the courtesy
of Spunkenheim’s Shooting Shells and Hiram’s Hurtling
Howitzers.—The two sides are just coming out, with the Italians
three down with two bombs to go.—Can they do it? This is
going to be some fight, yes, Sir
    Then just imagine our own B.B.C. suddenly developing com-
mercial instincts, and devoting half-an-hour each dinner time to
a running commentary of the war, which, if it was anything
like the ones we now get on National Sporting Events, would
run something like this
    “Er—good afternoon, everybody; It’s a lovely day here.—
Wish you were with me.—Glorious sun shining. Er—lot of
people here to-day—about 90,000, what?
    "Yes, quite 90,000.”
    “Er—it’s a lovely day—Glorious turf. Er—by the way,
you are listening to a running commentary, copyright by Renter,
Exchange Telegraph, and Central News, on the third day of the
second war between Italy and Abyssinia, played on the latter’s
ground. The first war, played on the same ground, resulted in
a win for the Abyssinians in 1896.—It was 1896, wasn’t it?
    “Yes, 1896. Er—I believe Italy have got to win this game
in order to avoid relegation from First to Second-rate Powers.’
    I’d like to tell you something about the two sides, but I’m
afraid there’s not time, for the combatants are just comiYlg on
to the field.—Yes, there they are, the Italians in black shirts,
the Abyssinians in white.—They’re still knocking-up, shooting
at each other from the baselines. Now they’ve started, Italy at
the Red Cross end.”
    “Italy have it—no, Abyssinia have it—no.
    “They’re running one. . . Laval’s just sold the dummy
beautifully to Hoare, he’s passed out to Mussolini~Mussohfli’5
taken it in his stride, he’s going on—and the ball’s gone out of.
play on the far side.”
    “Square Two.”
    “De Bono’s out, and Badoglio’5 coming in.—There’s been a
change in the batting order, I believe, and Badoglio, well-known
in his own country as a true Jessopian general, has probably
been ordered to quicken up the pace.—Great game this, don’t
you think?”
    “Yes, great game.
    “Er—Rain is beginning to fall.—I’m afraid it will put an
end to the play for some time, that is, of course, if the Italians
fail to beat the clock, which at the moment seems rather likely.”
    “That is the end of the running commentary of the war.
I will repeat the scores.
    “This is the National Programme 
    But no, apart from taking our ten shillingses, the B.B.C
doesn’t interest itself in the ordinary listener, and so, we shall
have to be content with official communiqu~5, which to my mind
can very easily be compared to most women.—Afld you all
know what that means! J.J.M.

THE LOT OF THE COUNTRY BOY.

MURDER WILL OUT.

    It was a dark and murky November evening. I, chilled to
the bone, was returning home from a party.
    I crossed Westminster Bridge. It was shrouded with fog,
and there were few people about, since most of the citizens of
London were sitting at their fires. Hearing Big Ben strike
somewhere in the distance, I instinctively pulled out my watch.
I found that I could vaguely discern the figures on its dial. It
was nearly eleven p.m.
    A few moments later I saw the figure of a man on the opposite
side of the bridge. Something made me cross the road and
fQllow him. Why this impulse came over me I cannot say.
    There was nothing outwardly peculiar about the fellow. He
seemed just an ordinary shopman, or a clerk of some kind. Yet
somehow I fancied I caught a furtiVe gleam in his eye.
    He crossed to the other side of the road, and leaned over the
bridge. Feeling that something was about to happen, I quickened
my steps towards him.
    Something did happen. When I was within a few yards of
the man, I heard a scream, followed by a splash The next
moment the man was running—running madly into the fog.
    Convinced that a ghastly crime had taken place before my
very eyes, I dashed after him. I am not a good runner, but this
man was worse still, for in about two minutes I had caught up
with him, and seized him by the collar of bis coat.
    Instead of giving a fierce snarl, as I half expected him to do,
he said, in a voice of a surprising meekness: “ Don’t
    “You villain !“ I cried, furiously “Whose life have you
taken?~’
    "W—well,” he said, panting from his run, “ you see, he had
distemper so badly, the wife and I thought we’d b—better get
rid of him.”
    “W—w—who?” I stammered.
    “My cat, Sir.”
W. W. ROBSON (Upper II.).

ENJOYMENT.

A BURNING QUESTION.

    Homework has been criticised and commended to a con--
siderable extent during its late period of popularity as a Press
topic, but of course the unfortunate objects of this slavery,
being most intimately concerned in the discussion, naturally
have the least “ say” in the controversy.
    We have heard of the weird and wonderful ways of West-
minster, and it was therefore something of a pleasant surprise
to read of hoary and honourable Members of Parliament dis-
cussing with professional zeal such an important matter as the
welfare of the rising generation, and a still more pleasant surprise.
(to members of the Opposition) to see His Majesty’s Government.
completely overcome by a Form III. mathematical proposition.
    Indignant ‘Schoolgirls,” who probably saw the last of educa-
tion half-a-century ago, have written to the “Twice-Weekly
Twaddle,” or similar publications, complaining of the idleness.
and decadence of modern youth;” Pro bono publico “ has replied
with true life stories, while the well-meaning Editor has attempted
the hopeless task of conciliation.
    Dignified and decorous old gentlemen have discoursed in
learned and almost incomprehensible terms upon the unavoid,
able evils attendant upon the present educational “system —
or lack thereof.
    But no sufferer has ventured to expound his modest and
insignificant opinion, among these floods of oratory and denun-.
ciation. Are the victims superior to such futile wranglings? or-
are their feeble protests censored by the authorities?
D. J. ANDREWS (Upper IV.).

THE CHINESE ART EXHIBITION.

BREAK.

EVENTS OF SUMMER TERM.

Thurs. Apr. 30. Term begins.
Sat. May 2. Special Place Examination.
Wed. ,, i~. Cricket—School v. Simon Langton School.
Wed. ,, 20. Cricket—School v. Duke of York’s R.M. School.
Wed. ,, 27. Cricket—School v. Chatham House School.
Mon.June i. (Whit. Monday.) Cricket—School v. Old Pharo-
sians’ CC. (All day match).
Wed. ,, 3. Inter-House Gymnastic Competition.
Wed. ,, 3. Cricket—School v. Ashford Grammar School.
Thurs.,, ii. Cricket—School v. Wembley Wanderers.
Mon.,, r~. London General and Higher School Certificate
Examinations start.
Wed.,, 20. Cricket—School v. Parents.
Sat.,, 27. Cricket—School v. Harvey Grammar School.
Thurs.July 9. School Swimming Sports.
Sat.,, ii. Cricket—School v. Margate College.
Thurs. ,, i6. Inter-School Swimming Sports at Dover.
Wed.,, 22. School Athletic Sports.
Wed.,, 29. Term ends.
(All the above cricket matches are 1st XI. home fixtures.)