No. 83. DECEMBER, 1936. VOL. XXVI.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 22nd March. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 27th February.
    We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School, Ramsgate), The ,ishfordian, The j,angtonian, The Har~'eian, The Erithian, The Bordenian, The Anchor (Gillingham County School), The Fram (Frimley and Camberley County School), The Teddy Bear Chronicle (King Edward VII. School, Johannesburg), Faversham Grammar School lV] agazine, The JJ agazine of the County School for Girls, Dover, The Limit (Loughborough College), and Bush Lem'es.
    Copies of the current issue of The Pharos, or of back numbers which are in stock, may be obtained from the Editor, price gd.
    Spring Term, Ig37.-The Spring Term will begin on Thursday, 7th January, and end on Wednesday, 24th March. Holders of season tickets should see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.

HEAD MASTER'S NOTES.

    Remembering that this is my last occasion of addressing the
School and its many friends, I must at least send to all Governors, Colleagues, Boys past and present, Parents and friends alike, a happy message of Christmas greeting and of affectionate good will.
    And looking back over the thirty odd years, first in the Technical Institute until 1916, next in Frith Road until 1931, and since then on the Hillside above Astor Avenue, I am deeply conscious of the support, encouragement and forbearance of all those who have shared in the School's unbroken record of growth and success these many years. To them am I beholden beyond expression; I ask them to accept my heartfelt thanks, and to add their gratitude to mine, to my wife, without whom such a record would have been impossible.
    I commend to you the new Head Master, Mr. J. C. Booth, and his wife, in reliance upon your loyalty and upon his ability to maintain and uphold the established ideals and traditions.
    The Secondary School has become the centre of gravity of the English Educational System, and we look forward with hope and confidence that, proud of its history and conscious of its present strength, the Dover School is destined to make a yet greater contribution to the culture and welfare of the town and neighbourhood, and to the prosperity of this great land of ours.
    For the manifold blessings of the past and for the abundant opportunities ahead, let us all therefore thank God and take courage.
F.W.

EDITORIAL.

    As most of our readers know, the end of the present term is to be marked by the retirement of Mr. Whitehouse, the first and, up to the present, the only Head Master of the Dover County School for Boys. From a mere handful of pupils he has seen the school grow to its present number-within measurable distance of five hundred-and many letters from Old Boys who have heard news of his retirement, bear evidence of the regard and esteem in which he is held by those who have passed through the School during the period of its growth. Throughout this period of more than thirty years, though the School has had its loyal friends and enthusiastic supporters, it has also had to pass, especially in its early days, through times of discouragement and even of opposition. But the Head Master has maintained his faith unshaken and his optimism undimmed.
    Some who read these lines will have memories of inadequate and uncomfortable accommodation at Ladywell and of the Priory Hill home of the Junior School, with the" guillotine" threatening danger to the unwary and the stranger. To these the Frith Road School, opened after many experiences of hope deferred, seemed indeed a Paradise. Their wildest imaginations would have stopped far short of our present buildings with accommodation, equipment, playing fields and provision of educational opportunities which lead us proudly to consider our School as second to none of its type in the country. The influence of Mr. Whitehouse in obtaining for Dover this magnificent endowment has been incalculable, and the School on the Hill now stands as a lasting monument to his un tiring efforts in the cause of education.
    Yet his work in this cause has by no means been confined to his own school, nor even to the town of Dover. A full list of his activities would be too long to print here. He was one of the foremost of those who worked hard to establish a Public Library in Dover and he became a member of the town's Library and Museum Committee, as well as of the Dover Education Committee. He was Hon. Secretary of the Astor Works Training Centre during the whole period of its existence. His services to the town were suitably recognised when he was made a Freeman of the Borough of Dover in 1932. Going further afield, we note membership of the Kent Education Committee and of the Canterbury Diocesan Education Committee, Chairmanship of the KE.c. Scholarship Examinations Committee and of the Commerce Section of the Further Education Examinations Board, Presidency of the Kent Head Masters' and Head Mistresses' Conference and of the Secondary Branch of the Kent County Association (National Union of Teachers). These and other positions which he holds or has held indicate a full and active life spent in the service of education.
    To Mrs. Whitehouse the School owes much. She has graced our public functions and has directed and assisted in many of our social activities. The Ladies' Committee of the Parents' Association will acknowledge how much they owe to her help and guidance. With unfailing tact and graceful modesty she has played to perfection her part in our little world.
    We wish both Mr. and Mrs. Whitehouse many happy years
of retirement.
    In January we shall welcome Mr. J. C. Booth, M.A., our new Head Master, whose record of scholarship and service proves him admirably fitted to carry on the work so well begun.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION.

    The Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, I4th October, when the year's Report and Accounts were presented. Mr. C. G. Gane presided, and the able manner in which he conducted the business proved the wisdom of our choice in electing him as our Association Chairman.
    Mr. E. H. Fry was re-elected to the Committee, and Mr. E. W. Tucker was elected to represent Deal; your present Hon. Secretary was re-elected to office.
    The Speech Day and Prize-Giving, the function of the year, was again a very successful feature, although tinged with a note of regret that this would be the last one Mr. Whitehouse would attend in the capacity of Head Master. The visit of Major the Hon. J. J. and Lady Violet Astor was greatly appreciated.
    Congratulations are extended to all prize winners, especially
those who were the recipients of the Parents' Association prizes.
    Thanks are expressed to Parents acting as stewards in control
of the seating arrangements.
    This year's Annual Dinner and Dance was again a very enjoyable event, honoured by the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Dover (Alderman and Mrs. G. M. Norman), the Mayor and Mayoress of Deal (Councillor and Mrs. J. G. Tooms),. Canon W. G. Elnor, the Head Master, Mr. F. Whitehouse, Mrs. F. Whitehouse; Mr. J. C. Booth, who is to succeed Mr. Whitehouse as Head Master, was also present, accompanied by Mrs. Booth. The presence of many Parents and friends of the School all combined to make the evening a notable one in our social programme.
    The Annual "At Home," so kindly given to all Parents by the Head Master, was greatly enjoyed, but it was felt by all that it marked yet another passing event towards the parting from the School of Mr. Whitehouse. We honour him for his untiring efforts to place Secondary School Education in the position it occupies in our town.
    It is indeed an achievement of which we in Dover feel that the full credit is yet to be. "His boys" have gone into many corners of the world-the Church, the Services, industry, and all walks of life; their continued successes are a lively memory of joy to him, and have a large share in thoughts of his work and efforts on behalf of the boys who are at present at School.
    We admire him for what he has done, we sincerely regret his going, our earnest hope and trust is for a restful retirement, a. deep satisfaction of an accomplishment attained, of which all will say" Well done! "
    Of Mrs. Whitehouse may we say, we honour her for her love, loyalty and interest in the School, the boys, the Parents, and our Association; these, coupled with her sincerity, tact and friendliness, have in no mean way contributed to the fulfilment of what all must feel has been a life's ambition, fully realised by her respected husband, the Head Master.
    The Chairman and members of the Executive Committee extend to the Head Master, members of the Staff, the boys and all Parents, sincere Christmas greetings, with best wishes for Prosperity and Happiness in the New Year.
E.C.M. (Hon. Sec.).

OLD PHAROSIANS.

    Our most important event this term has been the Annual Dinner. As was hoped, in view of Mr. Whitehouse's retirement, this function was more than usually well attended. Several had made special efforts and come long distances in order to be present, but I think all went away feeling it had been worth while. Opportunities were afforded those attending to speak, and at the conclusion of the meal many tributes were paid to Mr. Whitehouse and the School, to which the Head Master suitably replied.
    There were, unfortunately, few present at the Annual Meeting, and it was decided to leave several matters of importance in abeyance, including a suggestion that there should be an opportunity afforded all Old Pharosians who had been regular subscribing members for IS years, to become Life Members upon payment of a nominal sum. The meeting decided to confer on Mr. Whitehouse the title of Founder of the Association.
    Names of the Committee elected appear upon the inside of
the back cover.
    We are glad to congratulate G. L. J. Bailey, B.Sc., (2nd class
Hons. Physics) and A. J. Binks, B.D., on obtaining degrees at London University. Binks has gone to the Madras district to take up missionary work.
    Frank Constable has passed the Second M.B. examination of
London University.
    Ronald Archibald has been successful in the Intermediate
Examination of the Auctioneers' Institute.
    R. F. Slator was awarded the prize for Motor Engineering at
Sandhurst, and has now been gazetted to the Royal Tank Corps.
    Herbert E. Fisher, from the headship of St. Michael's Junior School, Maidstone, has been appointed Head Master of North Borough School.
    Victor A. J. Ravensdale has been appointed to the Staff of Deal Central School from January next as Geography Specialist.
    John Stapleton joined the Royal Engineers last April and has already secured the 1st Class Certificate of Education.
    Harry Beighton is studying at King's College, London, with a view to ordination.
    G. Beavan has been awarded a grant by the K.E.C. for the study of pharmaceutical chemistry.
    Paul Coles, after a period of training at Birmingham, has joined the Ramsgate Police Force, and Peter Coles is training in London for an appointment with the Metropolitan Police.
    Stephen Jell has been appointed manager of Messrs. Boots' new branch at Cockfosters, New Southgate.

Marriages.
    Leonard W. T. Wilkinson to Miss Florrie K. Menage at St. Andrew's Church, Buckland, on 1st August.
    Bernard W. Taylor to Miss Olive M. Clark at St. Mary's Church, Dover, on 6th August.
    Edward H. Baker to Miss Gwendolen Jenkins at St. Anthony's Church, Alkham, on 12t~ August.
    Stanley J. Sharp to Miss Freda L. Pudney at St. Mary's Church, Dover, on 22nd August.
    Lincoln G. C. Packer to Miss Eileen JIlL Prue at Christ Church, Dover, on 12th September.
R. A. COOK (Hail. Sec.).

Old Pharosians' Cricket Club.

    The season as a whole was successful, although the weather caused several matches to be scratched or abandoned. The 1st XI. had a number of very interesting and close games and, on the whole, the standard of play was well up to the average. It is pleasing to note that after several years we were able to get the better of the Town Club, but the game that will be long remembered by those taking part was that in which we deprived the Stone House C.C., at Canterbury, of their two year old unbeaten record. In this match, P. T. Rothwell scored 109 nms in 50 minutes and took 6 wkts. for IS runs.
    The early support which the" A" XI. received was, unfortunately, not maintained, but in spite of this difficulty, the team was able to complete its fixtures without any loss of prestige. It is confidently expected th,lt most of those who assisted will be available for the coming season, but a few more members will be required and I would appeal to Old Boys who are interested in cricket, to give the club serious consideration, in order that we may continlle to give healthy recreation to as many Old Boys as possible by fielding two XL's.
    The tour of the Isle of Wight was blessed with good we,lther and those taking part spent a very happy time, especially the younger members of the party after" lights out."
    From a playing point of view the Club gave a very good account of itself and W. M. E. White and G. D. Magub were neck and neck for the batting honours, which eventually were secured by Magub with an average of 32.16 compared with White's 29.66. Towards the end of the week, E. Pelham found his form with the ball and secured bowling honours with 23 wickets at a cost of 5.82 runs per wicket.
    In all, six matches \vere played, of which three were won, two drawn and one lost.

RESULTS.
Isle of Wight Tour.

Aug. 3-Freshwater and Totland C.C, 36 and 55; Old Pharosians 62 and 39 for 1 wkt.
" 4-Old Pharosians, 159 for 9 wkts. (elec.) ; Ryele C.c., 157 for 7 wkts. " 5-Ventnor C.c., 205 for 6 wkts. (elec.) ; Old Pharosians, gI.
" 6-01el Pharosians, 155 for 7 wkts. (elec.) ; Northwood C.C. (Cowes), 65 for 8 wkts.
" 7-01d Pharosians 123; Newport C.C., 72
" 8-Freshwater anel Totlanel C.C., 38 ; Olel Pharosians, 80.

1st XI.

Aug. 22-01(1 Pharosians, 71 ; Canterbury Excelsior, 151 for 8 wkts.
" 2g-Sibton Park 185 for 6 ,dds. (elcc.) ; Olel Pharosians 180 for 5.

"A” XI.

July 25—Alkham 53; Old Pharosians 3~.
Aug. 22—Old Pharosians ii~ ; Dover Gas CC., 74.
29—Packet Yard 67; Old Pharosians 128.
A. C. L. BROWNE, (Hon. Sec.).

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Old Pharosians’ Football Club.

    This season the Club has been passing through a lean period
owing to our inability to field the same eleven week after week.
We are hoping, however, that with a more settled team and the
re-appearance of Boom and Fred Taylor we shall soon recover
some of the lost ground. Despite our repeated defeats, the team
spirit has been the best for several seasons, and we were all glad
that Bullen joined us again at the beginning of the season.
    A very successful Dance was held at the Garden Hall, on
28th November, and our grateful thanks are due to all who helped
to make the evening so enjoyable, especially the Ladies’ Com-
mittee. We hope that similar support will be forthcoming for
our Whist Drive at River Hall on Saturday, 27th February.
    Another Dance has been arranged for Saturday, 23rd January,
at the Garden Hall.
    We cannot close our notes this term without saying how
sorry we all shall be to lose Mr. Chadwick, our senior ground-
man. We ask both him and Mrs. Chadwick to accept our very
best wishes for their future happiness and success, and we offer
to him our sincere thanks for the many kindnesses he has rendered
to the Football Club. We shall all remember his many efforts
on our behalf and we shall always look forward to meeting him
from time to time in the future.
    The following are the results in the Old Boys’ League up to
date, and it looks as though there will be a close race between
the Duke of York’s and the Old Bordenians—two exceptionally
good teams.
Sept. II Old Pharosians, i ; Old Harvejans, g.
19 Old Pharosians, i ; D.Y.R.M. School, 5.
26 Old Ashfordians, 3; D.Y.R.M. School, 13.
Oct. 3 Old Harvejans, ~ Old Bordenians, 2.
3 D.Y.R.M. School, 8; Old Ashfordians, o.
24 D.Y.R.M. School, 3 ; Old Bordenians, 3.
Nov. i~ D.Y.R.M. School, 3; Old Harvejans, I.
25D.Y.R.M. School, 6; Old Pharosians,~.
28Old Pharosians, i ; Old Bordenians, 6.
E. H. BAKER, (Hon. Sec.).

HOUSE NOTES.
Buckland House.

    It was with deep regret that we heard of the sudden illness
of our House Master, Mr. Darby, but we were all pleased on
hearing of his speedy recovery and on having him back at School
with us again.
    After the crowning success of last term, the winning of the
House Championship Shield, the House settled down very
quickly to carry out the extended Inter-House Football Competi-
tion, which meant that five teams would be playing instead of
the usual two.
    To date the 1st XI. has not lost a match, but the last match
with Country was a very close, exciting game, the final score
being one goal each. The game would never have been in the
balance if the forwards had remembered to shoot, hard and low,
at the goal, at every opportunity. The main strength of the
team has been in the defence and it is hard to pick out anyone
for special mention.
    The record of the 2nd XI. has again been very disappointing
as they have only managed to register one victory. This has
not been through lack of talent, but rather through lack of
combination.
    The three new teams which have been playing this term,
the Colts, Junior 1st and 2nd XI., have all come up to expecta-
tion. This has been due not only to talent, but also to unbounded
enthusiasm on the part of the Juniors.
    Some very good football has been seen in the Colts’ games.
Walsh has led the team well, and has been the mainstay in
defence, while Allerton and Leach have been outstanding in
attack.
    The two Junior teams have made up with enthusiasm for
their lack of football sense, and this has carried them to victory
in nearly three-quarters of their matches. Those worthy of note
are Reynolds and Pain in the Junior 1st XI. and Lester and
Moore in the Junior 2nd XI.
    I am sure that the percentage of victories would be higher
if more members of the House turned up to support the teams.
Will every member, therefore, try to attend the matches on
every possible occasion?
    In conclusion, may I remind everyone that next term will be
devoted to Rugger, and practice is essential for perfection.
    We welcome the following boys to the House this term
E. Bayly, R. W. Brett, V. W. Bugg, D. Eagles, H. E. Flanders,
P. Hawkins, A. King, F. J. King, R. J. Lawrence, P. Lester,
R. C. Maidstone, E. Mummery, A. B. 0. Nash, C. E. Oliver~
E. G. Simpson.
E.C.P.

Country House.

    Activities this term have been confinea to football, and on the whole we have been successful. The 1st XI. is faring even better than last year, having dropped only three points, yet with excellent prospects of gaining full points in the remaining matches. Apart from Lennon, who has led the forward line admirably, there have been no outstanding players. Success has been due mainly to great keenness shown by all, especially by the younger members of the team.
    The 2nd XI. has attained a 100 % record, which has been brought about by the hard tackling methods adopted by the defence, and the good finishing of a comparatiwly yonng forward line.
    The Colts XI., one of the new features of House soccer, has also achieved the distinction of winning every game. Here we arc strong in every position. The defence, held well together by Coe, tackle well. A good understanding between the halfbacks and forwards has also arisen, and the latter, especially Smith and A. Hill, have acquired the useful habit of shooting quickly when the ball has been passed to them. As this team comprises the members of the House who are under 14, I think we can anticipate success in the East Cup Competition next term.
    Of the remaining two teams little can be said. On occasion we have experienced difficulty in fielding two XL's, due to the small number of Greens who are under twelve years of age. C. Hill has shown great promise as a forward, having scored fifteen goals in five matches, but on the whole the teams have been disappointing. Nevertheless their keenness to play for the House is praiseworthy, perhaps something more desirable at their age than the ability to be good exponents of the game.
    We are now top in the House table, with three games in hand. \Vit h moderate success in the remaining matches .we may reasonably hope to finish at the head of the table. We have started the year well; let us consolidate our position by getting as much practice as possible in preparation for the forthcoming Rugby season, when two XV.'s must be formed. Each member of the House must help to make green once more the background of the coveted House Shield.
    We welcome the following new members to the Honse this term :-S. R. Asquith, lVI. H. Blunt, H. Brabham, J. Brabham, G. Carter, W. Chambers, J. Chicandard, P. Davies, R. Devenish, J. Drouin, A. Evans, C. Hill, G. Hope, C. Hutchins, A. Kenmure, K. Marsden, R. C. Neill, V. Packham, A. Pittock, R. Powell, D. Richards, L. Sanderson, D. Snowden, P. E. \Varing, J. Wilkinson.
H.F.M.

Maxton House.

    This term has seen the commencement of the new House 5ystem for points, and. competition between teams has. been very keen. Maxton, still the smallest House, has experIenced some difficulty in fielding full teams, but we have usually managed to get a full team before the commencement of the match.
    The 1st XI. has been fortunate in having a comparatively large number of School team players to assist it. However, in .early matches combination was poor, and a weakened team was largely responsible for early failures against Town and Buckland. But with the return of Eversfield in the defence, and Pellatt on the wing, the team was at full strength for the return game with Town, in which we gained a well-deserved victory.
    The 2nd XI. has shown poor form and little combination, but it has been pleasing to see the spirit with which this team has turned ont for each match.
    The Colts have been a disappointing team. Expectations of a strong XI. have not been fulfilled, mainly because certain members of the team do not take the game seriously enough. They must remember that other members of the team want to enjoy the game, and that if a match is worth playing it is worth trying to win. However, Alcock has done his best in leading the side, but the others have shown poor form, except at times Bond and Manning.
    The Junior teams consist mostly of new members of the Bouse. The 1st XI. soon settled down and became a strong attacking team, mainly as the result of efforts by Gascoigne and Dane. The 2nd XI. have shown a good knowledge of the game, and have \von a fair percentage of their matches. Mulcahy, Sedgwick and Bailey (in goal) have also played well for the 1st team; and in the 2nd team Foster, Purssord, Gladish, Smith .and W. Kingsland have shown promise.
    Rugger will be the chief activity of the .House next term and it is essential that all should have a good knowledge of the game by January. May I mention in closing, that the InterSchool Sports in March should provide Maxton runners with an 'opportunity of proving their worth.
    We welcome the following new boys to the House this term:R. G. Bailey, G. J. Coulter, F. C. E. Dane, R. J. Dixon, J. H. Flavin, E. N. Foster, R. W. Gladish, D. Hocking, W. Kingsland, N. W. McInnes, A. H. Mulcahy, R. D. Pilcher, J. A. Purssord, B. M. Sedgwick, R. J. Stanley, E. A. Stevens.
A.E.C.

Town House.

    The House is first to be congratulated on its all-round performance last year, being beaten for the House Shield only by a small margin by Buckland. With a little more enthusiasm
there is no reason why the championship should not return to~
Town this year.
    Fielding five separate teams this season has given the younger
members a chance to take an active part in the House
Competition, and on the whole the results compare very favour-
ably with those of previous seasons. The 1st XI., after winning
its first match for four years against Maxton, failed to reproduce.
the form in following matches, although the standard of play
has been good, Treadwell, Gilham and Watson distinguishing
themselves in the defence. The 2nd XI. has had a good season
under the captaincy of Haydon, winning 7 points out of a possible
10. Bayliss has been conspicuous in the defence, while Smithson
at centre-forward has been the chief goal-scorer.
    The Colts’ (under x4) XI. has been disappointing, good
individuals failing to combine as a team, with the result that
only one match has been won. The Junior teams, 1st and 2nd,
in spite of their “kick and rush” tactics, have played some good
games and won some valuable points. Donoghue, Austin and
Williams show good promise and Castle has proved himself a
useful goal-keeper.
    We welcome the following new members to the House this
term :—B. G. Ashman, C. D. L. Brice, A. J. Catlow, D. J.
Fincham, J. T. Holmes, T. A. Killiner, C. J. Rawson, K. F.
Rust, L. Thompson, D. W. Walters.
N.N.B.

SCHOOL SOCCER.

    The School this season has had fair, but not outstanding.
success on the football field. However, as the results show,
some improvement has been made in the 1st and 2nd XI .‘s over
those of last year.
    At the beginning of the season some difficulty was experienced
in forming a representative school side but, after many practices,
a sound, but rather young team was selected. To strengthen
the small forward line, Lennon was moved to centre forward,
where he has proved a great success, and on him has the efficiency
of the forwards largely depended. They have all played good
football, some of Edgar’s first time shooting being especially
commendable. Smith was moved to centre half and has formed
the pivot of a very strong defence in which Cadman, Woods
and Baker have been outstanding. The successes of the side
have been due, in the main, to an excellent team spirit.
    The 2nd XI., ably led by Moseling, has kept up a fair record,
the team playing well together. The main fault, however, is
the tendency for the forwards to hang too far back and impede
the defence. Fuller has played consistently well at centre
forward and Rotherham on the wing; Barling and Gilham have
been the pick of a strong defence.
    The “Under 14” XI. has the best record of all, having won four,
drawn one, and lost three matches to date. This record has
been made possible by the keenness of the Juniors who have
played excellent football. Smith and Wilson have been the
mainstay of a lively attack, and Walsh has played well in the
defence.
    In conclusion, the teams would like to thank the Kitchen and
Ground Staffs for helping us to entertain our visitors.
E.C.P.

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RESULTS.
1st XI.

Sept. 23 At Astor Avenue—D.C.S., 2 (Edgar, Moseling); D.Y.R.M.S 6.
Oct.7 At Astor Avenue—D.C.S., 3 (Lennon, Wilson, Smith); Ashford
Grammar School, 2.
io At Astor Avenue—D.C.S., 6 (Edgar 3, Buckle, Wilson, Alcock)
Old Pharosians, i.
x7 At Astor Avenue—D.C.S., r (Wilson) Simon Langton School, 4.
25 At Astor Avenue—.-D.C.S., 9 (Lennon 4, Edgar 3, Wilson,
Buckle) ; Margate College, o.
28 At Astor Avenue—D.C.S., ~ (Edgar 2, Lennon); Harvey
Grammar School, 3.
Nov.xx At Margate—D.C.S., 4 (Lennon 2, Cadman, Wilson); Margate
College, 2.
25 At Ashford—D.C.S., i (Fuller) ; Ashford Grammar School, x.
Dec.2 At Guston—D.C.S., i (Lennon); D.Y.R.M.S., 8.

2nd XI.

Sept. 23 At Guston—D.C.S., 2 (Goodson 2); D.Y.R.M.S., 5.
Oct.17 At Canterbury—D.C.S., 6 (Carpenter 4, Fuller 2); Simon
Langton School, 4.
25 At Margate—D.C.S. 2 (Goodson, Fuller); Maigate College, 6.
28 At Folkestone—D.C.S., 6 (Fuller 3, Rotherham, Goodson,
Alcock); Harvey Grammar School, 4.
Nov.xx At Margate—D.C.S., 4 (Stribley 2, Fuller, Goodson) ; Margate
College o.
Dec.2 At Astor Avenue—D.C.S., 4 (Alcock 2, Pellatt, Goodson)
D.Y.R.M.S., 1

Junior XI.

Sept. 23 At Astor Axenue-D.C.S., I (Allerton) ; D.Y.R.\1.S., q.
Oct. 7 At Astor AYenue-D.C.S., (j (Wilson 2, \Valsh 2, Keirs, Smith) ;
Ashford Grammar School, 4
" 17 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S., 3 (Smith, \Vilson, Leach); Simon
Langton School, 3.
" 21 At Astor ll.Yenue-D.C.S., I (Leach); :\Iargate College, 3.
" 28 At Astor AYenue-D.C.S., 4 (Alcock 2, Smith, Grant) ; Harvey
Grammar School, 2.
Nov. II At :\Iargate-D.c.S., 2 (Walsh, Smith) ; \Iargate College, 1.
" 25 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S., 2 (Alcock 2); Ashford Grammar
School, o.
Dec. :2 At Guston-D.C.S., 0 ; D.Y.H..\I.S., 5.

House Matches.
1st XI.

Sept. 26 Buckland 7, Town o.
30 Buckland 4, Country I.
Oct. 3 Town 6, Maxton 2.
24 Buckland io, Maxton i Country ~, Town o.
Nov. 21 Country r, Buckland i.
28 Maxton 4, Town i.

2nd XI.

Sept.26 Town 2, Maxton 2.
30 Maxton 4, Buckland 3.
Oct. 3 Country 7, Town 2.
£4 Country 4, Maxton 0; Buckland o, Town 3.
24 Town 6, Buckland 3.
Nov. 21 Maxton i, Buckland 7.
28 Town 3, Country 2.

Colts XI.

Goals
Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. For. Ag’st.
Country.. .. 6 6 0 0 35 4
Buckland .. .. 5 3 0 2 57 54
Town.. .. .. 4 I 0 3 4 23
Maxton .. .. 5 0 0 5 7 18

Junior 1st XI.

Goals
Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. For. Ag’st.
Town.. .. .. 5 2 2 I £3 II
Country.. .. 5 3 0 2 i6 i5
Buckland .. .. 5 2 I 2 11 12
Maxton .. .. 5 0 3 2 5 7

Junior 2nd XI.

Goals
Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. For. Ag’st.
Buckland .. .. 4 3 0 I 14 3
Town .. .. .. 4 2 I I 9 II
Maxton .. .. 4 i 2 I 10 8
Country .. .. 4 0 I 3 5 i6

House Table (up to 28th Nov.)

Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. Percentage.
Country .. .. .. 21 12 2 7 6s.g%
Buckland .. .. 22 52 2 8 59.1%
Town.. .. .. 22 9 4 9 50.0%
Maxton .. 21 ~ 6 12 28.6%
H. R. WATKINS.

SCHOOL RUGBY.

    In preparation for the game against the Old Boys, on the
Saturday after the Prize Giving, two trials were held and a
fairly representative side was chosen. The game was very
even, the school running out winners by 14 pts. to 12 pts. As
regards Rugby the game was a great success, showing that we
have the making of a good team which augurs well for next term
when we shall have a very strenuous season.
    In view of this I advise all interested to start training during
the holidays so as to be in first class trim for next term.
E.C.P.

SWIMMING NOTES.

    The swimming activities this term have been confined mainly
to the Royal Life Saving Society examinations, the following
awards having been gained
Awards of Merit.—J. C. Goodson, E. C. Mantle, A. R. Wilde.
Instructor’s Cerlificates.—R. L. Delahaye, A. B. Hurrell, E. C.
Mantle, R. Metzger, A. M. Smith.
Bars to Bronze Medallion—B. P. Elworthy, W. D. McQueen, R,
Metzger.
Bronze Medallions.-R. H. M. Barling, J. W. Menter, G. J. Paddock, R. A. S. Philip, R. J. H. Stewart, J. E. Wilson. Intermediate Certificates.-R. H. M. Barling, C. P. Garland, P. E. D. Harris, A. F. Holmes, K. Kemp, S. G. Kingsmill, J. E. Knott, R. A. Line, P. J. \Y. McVey, J. W. Menter, G. J. Paddock, R. A. S. Philip, R. G. Sayle, M. A. J. Smithers, S. L. Stafford, J. E. Wilson.

SCHOOL SOCIETIES' ACCOUNT on 2eth November, 1936.

RECEIPTS. s. d. PAYMENTS~ s. d.
July28—From Sale of Fixture Cardsi 3 o July 17—Gratuities—Swimming o so o
28—From Sale of Tea Tickets 6 o o Oct. i—Rubber Bands o I 3
29—From Parents’ Associa- ,, zn—Hire of Baths 2 2 0
tion for Tea 0 0,, 24—Cheque Book o 5 0
Sept. 20—Subscriptions 56 2 6 ,, 24—Messcs. Guno 4 ~ 6
22—Parents’ Association for ,, 24—Messrs. Lewis ~ 9
Silver Cups . 320 0 ,, 24—Messrs. Wild 5 ii 0
Oct. 9—From Dramatic Society ,, 24—Messrs. Grigg iS 7 20
forTennis Equipisent 327 6 ,, 24—R.E.C.for Tennis 4 28 0
,, 20—From Old Pharosians— Nov. u—Mr. Harris I I 0
for PI,ares 12 20 0,,26—Mr. Peppin is o 6
July24—Cash in band i8 9,,26—Messrs. Lewis 0 50 3
s4—Cash at Bank~ is sFaresfor Teams 22 2 g
Teas f or Visiting Teams, School
Sports and Inter-School Sports 24 2 6
Nov. 26—Cash in band ~ i~ ii
26—CSshatBank 91912
£9913 2 £9913 2
N.E—Outstanding accounts, £30 approx.
Mr. Peppin’s A/r, for L~ i is non-recurrent expenditure on football gear to be hired out.
Audited and found correct, W. Wss~ou BAXTER,
W. H. DARBY. Hon. Treas.
2nd Dec., 3936.

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

    Other school activities, bad weather and early darkness
have all played their part in reducing the number of outside
parades held this term. In place of this type of parade various
instruction classes have been held. Cpl. Hurrell, Cdt. Archer,
and Cdts. Myers and Menter instructed a fair number of cadets
in knotting, wireless transmission and visual signalling respec-
tively.
    The candidates who entered for the Certificate “ A
practical examination held in October met with a measure of
success. \Ve congratulate Sjts. Wilde and Paddock, Lce.-Cpls.
Watkins, Garland and Cadman and hope that they will be as
successful in the theory examination.
    In the first week of November we received the results of the
Lucas Tooth Competition and although we gained more marks
tban ever before, the Royal Marine Cadets of Deal defeated us
by a small margin. We congratulate the Marines on winning
the Shield again. As the table below shows, we were second
by 4 marks; when one considers the torrential down-pour
that occurred in the morning of the day we were inspected, the
result is gratifying
        1. Royal Marine Cadet Corps.
        2. 1st Cadet Coy. C.P. (F.) RE.
        3. Ashford Grammar School Cadet Corps.
Marks were allotted as follows
Royal Marines. Royal Essgineers. Possible.
Turn-out .. .. 29 30
Military Drill . . . . 39 59 20
PT. .. . . . . 74 73~ 73
Total . . . . . . 222 I2O~ 225
    The results of the recruiting campaign are shown in the fact
that the number of cadets in the Corps is over ioo, which is
above the usual number for the Autumn Term. Owing to the
enlistment of several more members of the Sixth Form we hope
to start a Sixth Form platoon again.
    The Corps presentation cups for 1935-36 were awarded as
follows. We congratulate the winners.
Cadet Corps Platoon Cup—Platoon No. c—Sjt. G. Curry.
Ryeland S/toot jug Cup—Platoon No. 2—Sjt. D. E. M. \Vest.
Bird-Terty Gsmrd Mounting Cup.—Sjt. A. R. Wilde.
Kenward Shooting Cup.—C.Q.M.S. G. B. Donald.
Payton Cup—Cdt. C. J. Paddock.
    The following promotions have taken place
To C.Q.M.S.—Sjt. Donald.
To Serjeant —C pls. Constable, Smith, Wilde and Paddock.
To Corporal.—Lce.-CplS. Steam, Barling, Hurrah and Watson.
To Lance-Corporal.—Cdts. Eaton, Allerton, Haydon, Kenward, Elworthy,
Eversfield, Edgar, Cadman and Fox.
    The Corps is again indebted to Capt. F. R. E. Kenward fOf the gift of a miniature cup to this year's holder of the Kenward Cup and to lVIr. "Y. Silby for Camp prizes.
    We congratulate Major Pearce on being awarded the Cadet Decoration this term.
    Besides remembering Mr. Whitehouse for his untiring efforts as Head Master, the Corps will think of him as its founder and first O.C. and we therefore have yet another reason for wishing him God Speed and full enjoyment of his days of retirement. G.B.D.

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BALANCE SHEET.

RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
/s.d. ~s.d.
From Camp .. .. 26 4 g Deficit brought forward io r 6
Expenses of Cert. “A” o ii
Breakages 0 TO 9
A.JGunn 010 ~
Balance in hand 14 II 6
~26 4 9 ~26 4 9
A udited and found correct, W. E. PEARCE,
J. SLATER. 3rd December, I936~
3rd December 1936.

DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

    This term, the busiest in the Society’s year, has been fully
taken up with rehearsals for the November and February pro-
ductions. Rehearsals for “ You Never Can Tell,” to be given
on 5th and 6th February, 1937, will be continued during the
holidays.
    For the Annual Prize-Giving a very successful concert pro-
gramme was arranged. The Junior performance was “The
Filth of November,” whilst the Senior Society gave “Birds of
a Feather,” by J. 0. Francis. The latter production was repeated
at the recent concert in aid of Waifs and Strays.
    Valuable additions to the wardrobe have been made, includ-
ing a Complete set of Georgian costumes. The Junior Society is.
indebted to G. J. Took for contributions to the property box.
F.H.M.

MUSIC NOTES.

    Early in the term the School Orchestra began preparing
for the “ At Home.” The Parents’ appreciation of the music,
particularly of the selections from “ Die Fledermaus” and
“The Mikado,” showed that the usual high standard of playing
had been maintained.
    In the latter part of the term, practices were begun for the
musical interludes in the play to be presented next term by the.
Senior Dramatic Society.
    An account of the Choir’s very successful work for the Prize-
giving is to be found elsewhere.
    The Orchestra has suffered a severe loss this term by the
departure of R. V. Baker, who for a long time has ifiled such an
important place as leader.
    At present the Orchestra is badly in need of additions to.
its numbers to improve the balance. Its size is hardly in keeping
with the size of the School, and all who play any instruments,
particularly violins and bass, are urged to join as soon as possible.
however small their pretensions to musical ability.
A.C.V.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

    This Society continues to flourish and to enlarge both its.
membership and its activities. To such alarming and un-
manageable figures did the numbers attending the meetings.
reach that it was decided, though with regret, to limit the member-
ship. This means that only boys who give full satisfaction in
their school work and conduct and in particular their Art and
Craft work are now eligible.
    Keen and enthusiastic bodies, each of about fifteen strong,
meet regularly on Thursdays in the Art Room and Workshop.
In the former, illustrations and compositions in tempera and
water-colour and by lino block cuts have been carried out and
a new venture of fabric printing by masked stencilling and by
lino cut is encouraged. Other crafts are carried out as the
occasion arises.
    In the workshop the acrivities have mainly been in making.
articles of furniture. Book-cases, book-racks, small tables, wire-
less and gramophone cabinets have again been very popular,.
though no restriction has been placed on what a boy wishes to make, providing it does not break the canons of good design and construction.

TOC H NOTES.

    When some seventy members of the Fifth and Sixth left the Toc H meeting on Monday, 26th October, they could all agree that their time had been happily and profitably spent. Major Paul Slessor's racy series of yarns on various subjects always caught their interest and afforded much amusement and, although he pointed no moral, the ideas he desired to give could readily be drawn from his happily expressed remarks. In his breezy manner he traced a brief history of Toc H from its origin to the world-wide yet quietly-working organisation of to-day.
    "What is the use of Toc H?" you may ask. The answer is, "Service, service, and then service." The following case is authenticated. Having to remain in hospital for four months, a man was very anxious about the condition of his allotment. The facts were brought to the notice of Toc H. Two members, one a public schoolboy, the other an errand boy, undertook all responsibility and work until the man's discharge from hospital. In serving, Toc H knows no distinction of class.
    When you have left school, Toc H earnestly desires to accept your services and to extend the benefit of its services to you. Should any information concerning Toc H activities be desired, the School Correspondent would be happy to assist or to introduce officials to whom all enquiries can be addressed.
J. SLATER.

THE SCHOOL LIBRARY.

    Our list of additions this term is considerably enlarged by a very generous grant from the KE.c. and gifts from other donors, to all of whom we offer our sincere thanks. Our gratitude is also due to those who assist in the work in this dePiLrtment of the School, and particularly to Gilham, the Library Prefect. As a number of books shew signs that replacement cannot long be delayed, it appears inevitable that our future resources should
be used to make good such deficiency, though some expense may be saved by skilful repair work.
    My attention has been drawn to this by the Head Master, whose interest in the Library during the last ten years has been unceasing. He it was who set on foot the scheme of book gifts from Old Boys on their leaving the School; and the number of inscriptions inside standard works bears testimony that it has borne abundant fruit. As these volumes have all passed through my hands, I can speak with some knowledge; and it is .to be observed that this is a perpetual and steady inflow, which we hope will never be diminished. Other gifts than books, both on walls and shelves, are convincing evidence of the keen and active interest with which he has been able to inspire others. As many of us among the Staff and Senior Boys know, the value ()f the Library and what has gone to its making is not appredated by some, who one day will realise the loss of golden ()pportunities which a Head Master, who has often reminded us ()f the value of good books, sought to provide for them-a lasting monument which he cannot, and we must not, forget.
When, as wise men tell us, books are to be numbered among the best of our friends, what shall we say of him who has done 'So much to make that friendly contact possible, not less for us than for those who follow after?

Exegi monumentmn aere perennius.

W. UNCLES,
School Librarian.

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

H. LENEY. ESQ.-" Archaeologia Cantiana," I935.
W. SMITH, ESQ.-" Life began Yesterday" (Foot).
REv. A. J. BINKS, B.D.-" Oxford Companion to English Literature" (Harvey).
T. ARNOLD, EsQ.-" RusseJl's Modern Europe" (4 vols.) ; Johnson's Works (6 vols.).
G. L. WATT.-" Andre Spada, Bandit Corse "-:\Iemoirs.

Copies Purchased by the School.

.. Lying in State and Funeral of His Majesty King George Y." "The Oxford Book of German Verse" (ed. Fiedler); "The Pursuit of Music" (Davies) ; " The Orchestra and how to Listen to it" (Nathan) ; " The First Book of Great Musicians" (Scholes); "Peel" (Thursfleld); " Cavour" (Cesaresco); "A History of Enropean Diplomacy" (Mowat); "English Banking Methods" (Minty); "Dr. Johnson" (Roberts) ; " Clear Thinking" (Jepson) ; " A Guide to Modern Politics" (Cole); "Standard Stories from the Operas" (Davidson); "First Steps to Lawn Tennis” (Beamish); “The Swim Book” (Hedges)
“Modern Short Plays” ; “Modern Literary Essays “; “Colour-
Photography” (Newnes) ; “Flying as a Career” (Stewart); “Selections.
from the Plays of J. M. Barrie “ ;“ Behind the Scenes” (Sommerfield)
Sketches in 19th Century Biography” (Felling) ; “Art and.
Industry (Read) ; “Wireless, its Principles and Practice”
(Hutchinson) ; “Practical Air Navigation” (Summers) ; “England,.
1870-1914 “ (Ensor) ; “Television up to Date” (Hutchinson)
“Admiralty Handbook of Wireless Telegraphy”; “Ten Plays of
Shakespeare” (Brooke); “Tems More Plays of Shakespeare” (Brooke);
Gray “ (Ketton-Crerner) ; “The Airman’s Year Book”; “Botany-
of the Living Plant” (Bower); “A Picture Book of English Tables
“A Picture Book of English Chests, Cupboards and Cabinets”
“A Picture Book of English Chairs.”

General Library.
Donation Copies.

To VIM Form Lifn’ary—
H. WATK1NS..” The Beloved Vagabond” (Locke).
B. D. GILJ{AM.—” The Clue of the New Pin” (Wallace); “Fighting
Caravans” (Grey); “Murder at the Marble Arch” (Holt) ; “The
Ringer” (Wallace) ; “ Featuring the Saint “ (Charteris).
To General Fiction Library—
H. WATKINS.—” Martin Chuzzlewit” “Little Dorrit,” “Our MutuaL
Friend,” “A Tale of Two Cities,” “Oliver Twist” and “Great Ex--
pectations” “Hard Times” (Dickens); “Diamond Rock” (Oxley);
Kitcbener of Khartoum “ ; “ Foe Farrell “ (Quiller-Couch)
To Junior Libraiy-.-—
R. G. SAYLE.—” Chums of Meriton” (Henod).
D. PAY.—” The Big Book for Boys”; “The Great Book for Boys”; “The.
Railway Annual.”
L. GOLDING.-...” The Big Budget for Boys “ ; “The Great Book for Boys”;
“Wonders of the Wild”; “The Last of the Mohicans” (Cooper).
S. Ksnosmu..-..” Great Stories for Boys”; “Schoolboy’s Adventure.
Book.”
C. M. HURRELL.—” Robin Hood” (Woolf).
M. ORcHARD.—” Robinson Crusoe” (Defoe).

Copies Purchased by the School.

To Vith. For~n Library—
“Modern Detective Stories” ; “Trader Horn” (Horn) ; “Our Fellow
Men “ (Morton) ; “Great Flights” (Sprigg) ; “European Journey”
(Gibbs); “Behind the Cinema Screen” (Chesmore); “Lawrence and
the Arabs “ (Graves) ; “Behind the Microphone” (Chesmore) “The
Good New Days” (Quennell); “Dr. Thorudyke Investigates
(Freeman).
To General Library—
The Highway” (Chesterman) ;“ Underground Railways” (Sommerfield)
“Discovering France” (Thiery) ; “The Young Chemist” (Taylor)
“Master Minds of Modern Science” (Bridges) ; “Recent Heroes of
Modern Adventure” (Bridges); “Tales of Pirates and Highwaymen
“Tales of the Air” ; “Tales of Hidden Treasure”; “On the Sea Shore”
(Brightwell) ; “Salar the Salmon” (Williamson) ; “Near East Adven-
ture” (Charlton) ; “ Recent Inventions” (Low) ; “The Lost Expedi-
tion” (Walker) ; “ Adventures of Gerard” (Doyle) ; “Montezuma’s
Daughter “ (Haggard) ; “ The Secret of the Island “ (Verne) ; “ William
in Trouble” (Crompton) ; “William Again” (Crompton) ; “The Head
of Kay’s” (Wodehouse) ; “The Chancellor’s Spy” (Bevan) ; “ Heart
of the World” (Haggard) ; “The Sign of Four” (Doyle) ; “What
can we do now ?“ (Bennett) ; “Sea Stories” ; “Well Tackled” (Bourne)
“The Book of Pirates “ (Gilbert) ; “The Prisoner of Zenda “ (Hope)
“Allan Quartermain” (Haggard); “Five Weeks in a Balloon”
(Verne) ; “ The. River Pirates “ (Strang) ; “ The Cricket Match “ (Selin-
court); “The House of the Four Winds” (Buchan).
To Junior Library—
The Spoil Sport” (Avery); “Any Port in a Storm” (Avery); “The Boy
“Chief” (Whily) ; “The Mystery of the Blue Diamond” (Barry)
“Pocket Thunder” (Avery); “At Whipsuade Zoo” (Davidson)
“The House at Pooh Corner” (Milne) ; “World’s Best Stories
for Boys and Girls” ; “ The Child of the Cavern” (Verne)
“Day Boy Colours” (Avery) “The Real Thing” (Poole) ; “ Bully
Austin” (Holland) ; “ The Mysteries of Saddleworth” (Burrage)
“The Amber Gate” (Barne) ; “The Cabin in the Clearing” (Ellis)
“Beyond the Dragon Temple” (Hudson); “Barney Blue Eyes”
(Marlowe) ; “Midshipman Rex Carew” (Margerison).
E.D.G.

IMPRESSIONS FROM THE GALLERY.
Speech Day, 1938.

    In spite of the fact that the date is Friday, 13th November,
the usual competition to acquire this seat is as strong as ever
before, but the patience needed is amply rewarded by the com-
pany around and by the view obtained of the whole scene always
connected with the School’s Speech Day. From this point of
vantage, there is unrolled a panorama of a lighted hail filled to
capacity, of a great number of eager young faces and of a still
greater number of older faces, some glowing with pride and
others with relief on obtaining a seat, the whole framed with
enthusiasts content merely to stand.
    There are many Old Boys with us to-night. What are the
emotions of those who have witnessed this scene, some twenty
years, some fifteen years, and some only one short year ago?
They are here in such great numbers because this occasion makes a special appeal to them; it is the last time that Mr. Whitehouse will read his Report as Head Master. Reminiscences, mental pictures, words and actions are recalled from past Speech Days. The platform-on which are seen again familiar faces, older yet strangely unchanged; speeches-much the same in content yet this time containing expressions of adulation and regret; the Report-showing that the old traditions still remain.
    But meditation must give way to activity. Canon Elnor, the Chairman of the Governors, rises to open the proceedings with aptly chosen remarks which, under the circumstances, must contain notes of farewell and God-speed, and to call for the Report from NIr. Whitehouse, who gives a full account of the progress and achievements of the School and records the postSchool development of many of our Old Boys. He makes a final expression of thanks to all those associations, benefactors and friends who do so much for the little community we call our School.
    Now follows the presentation of prizes, certificates and cups from the hands of Lady Violet Astor, by whose presence we are honoured, and for whose arduous task of presenting, at the end of the day, one hundred and fifty-nine different awards, the School is most grateful.
    Major Astor's address takes as its theme the necessity for self-discipline. What are the fruits of self-discipline, he asks, and answering, intimates that they are trustworthiness, not knowledge but intelligence, the desire to explore new subjects and the will to do the little more. School life, he concludes, prepares the ground to produce these.
    That the gallery has not spent all its energy in applauding the speeches is shown during the concert which, in all its parts, appears to satisfy even the keen critics up here. They delight in the adventures of the Guy, indeed they are sympathetic towards him (is there allY political bias in the teaching of history?), but they watch every movement not only of Guy but of each actor. That such critics heartily agree that it is a splendid little sketch, cleverly produced and finely acted, is evidence enough of the excellence of the Junior Play. The short interval gives us time to settle comfortably on our chairs and to partake of miscellaneous refreshment before the choristers commence to please us with their songs of the sea. "0 Peaceful Night" is not only an item beautifully rendered by the quartette but to many it expresses also a heartfelt desire after so strenuous a day, while Coveney still remains a favourite soloist with all, especially with the men of the Junior School. Having enjoyed to the fulll\Ir. \Villis's feast of music, we now prepare ourselves for the Senior Play. We always expect surprises in this and our expectations are fulfilled. We wonder if lawlessness always comes off best, if honest keepers always get the worst; if sympathy always goes to the fools and whether the correct fighting costume for a bishop is a white shirt with black clothes but no gloves. It is well done. Are they the boys whose names are on the programme, or are they really tramps, keeper and bishop? It is real, and we give a real round of applause.
    So, with our song, our cheers and "the King" ends once. more the annual Prize Distribution.
J.S.

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PRIZE AWARDS, 1936.

Parents' Association Prizes.
Merit Cards.-i\1. G. Jenkins (Senior) ; B. Gray (junior).
Geography.-H. Binfield.
Art and Craft.-F. H. J. Niblett.
Science.- J. M. Falconer.
SPecial Elldea,'our.-T. Lennon (Smior) ; J. J. Walsh (j/tnior).
Mayor's Good Fellowship Prize.- J. Le Preyost.
Chairman's School Certificate Prize.-R. Metzger.
Head Master's Prize.-G. Curry.
Thomas Memorial Prize.-D. M. Heiler.
CIatworthy Latin Prizes.-E. W. Bishop (Senior) ; J. W. Menter (junior). Tunnell History Prizes.-J. J. Myers (Senior); P. N. Howarth (j/tnior). Edward Ryeland Memorial Prize.-R. A. Bromley.
Old Boys' Cadet Prize.-C.q.M.S. J. Le Prevost.
Staff Prizes.-P. C. Coles, D. E. M. West.
Tunnell Memorial Sports Cup.-E. C. Pelham.
Form Prizes.-R. V. Woodard (VI. Arts) ; N. N. Blaxland, T. G. Skinner, H. R. 'Watkins, A. R. Wilde (VI. Science) ; E. D. Gilham, A. vV. A. Gimbert (VI. COJJ1l11.); R. E. Ailen, A. J. Kappler, P. E. Philpott, J. R. Ravensdale (Upper V.) ; R. D. Rees, A. K. Smithson (V. Eng.) ; D. Bomfrey, H. T. Paynter (V. Gen.) ; R. S. Haines, H. J. Smith (Upper IV.) ; R C. Reeder (Middle IV.) ; B. A. Bilby, A. R. Makey (Upper III.) ; G. E. Parrett (Middl" III.) ; B. Jell (Upper II.) ; C. R. Wilson (ivliddle II.); F. Rhodes (Lower II.); P. J. W. McVey, S. W. Price (Upper I.) ; A. B. MacFarlane (Middle I.) ; R. A. Blnnt (Lower I.) ; P. E. Buss (Trans.) ; H. R. Slater (Upper Prep.); A. C. Allin (Lowe~' (Prep.).

SCHOOL PREFECTS, 1936-37.

Senior Prefect.-N. N. Blaxland.
Deputy Senior Prefects.-A. E. Cadman, E. C. Pelham.
Junior Prefects.-E. D. Gilham, H. R. Watkins, A. R. Wilde, R. V. Woodard, T. G. Skinner.
Train Prefect.-H. F. Moseling.

SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

Exhibition to Imperial College of Science, London.-D. lVI. Heller. Lolldon Higher School Certtjicatc.-E. W. Bishop, N. N. Blaxland, *G. Curry, ]. wI. Falconer, tD. M. Heller, T. G. Skinner.
* Exemption from Inter-Arts. t Exemption from Inter-Science. Lolldon Chamber of Commerce Certificates.-H. Binfleld (London Chamber of Commerce Prize for Commerce and Finance Distinction in Commercial Geography), S. C. Fittall (Distinc~ tion in Commerce and Finance and in Banking and Currency), E. D. Gilham (Distinction in Commerce and Finance), A. F. Furlong.
London Gelleral School Cert,zficlltes.-*R. E. Allen, *E. J. F. Ambrose, R. \Y. Blackmore, *D. K. Bomfrey, *H. W. Bond, P. R. Buckle, * J. E. Burbidge, E. C. Butt, R. L. Delahaye, *F. NI. Dunn, J. Edgar, H. R. Falconer, I. G. Floyd, *R. S. Fowles, 1'1. L Fuller, C. P. Garland, W. R. Havdon, P. \Y. Jones, *1'. E. Jones, *A. J. Kappler, *0. r-Gllick, L J. Langham, R. 1'. Lawrence, 1'. Lennon, '~E. C. Mantle, G. H. Marsh, *F. H. Martin, *R. Metzger, F. J. H. Niblett, C. Paddock, *H. 1'. Paynter, *E. C. Pelham, C. E. Phillips, *P. E. Philpott, J. W. A. Pierce, *V. A. Puttick, * J. R. Ravensdale, *R. D. Rees, *D. W. Roberts, F. Rotherham, *A. K. Smithson, *G. Stretch, *c. R. Targett, *A. H. A. Treadwell, R. D. L Tye, *G. L \\Tatt, I. R. Weir, S. J. Wenborn, *A. W. Woods.
'" Exemption from Matriculation.
Cic,n Service, Clerical Classes.-R. V. Baker, A. C. Vince. LOlldon COllnty Council Clerkships.-S. C. Croucher, A. W.. A. Gimbert.
R.A.F. Apprentices.-R. T. Lawrence, S. J. \Venborn.

MERIT LIST.

Form Upper V.-Haines (2), Howarth (2), ]VI. G. Jenkins (2), Menter (2), P. J. Harvey.
" V. (Gen.).-L G. Webster (2).
" V. (Eng.).-F. J. Evans.
" Upper IV.-Makey (2), Bilby.
" Upper In.-C. R. Wilson (2), Jell (2), Chicandard, S. E. Carter, Robson.
" Lower III.- J. Smith.
" Upper II.-Friend (2), B. Gray, S. A. Price.
" Middle II.-A. Hill, Eagles.
" Upper I.-E. N. Foster, Flanders, F. J. King, )Ylulcahy, R. D. Pilcher.
Form Middle I.-Sedgwick.
" Lo\ver I.-Dane (2), Devenish, Rawson, Snowden.
" Trans.-I. Kemp (2), C. J. King (2), jllI. C. Wilson (2), lVI. 1\1. Pittock, Rust, P. A. Slater.
" Upper Prep.-Allin (2), Field (2), Russell (2), D. W. Atherden.

VALETE.

D. M. HELLER (1929-36).-Senior Prefect; Vice-captain, Town House; School XV. Rugby (1936) (Cap); House 1st XI. Cricket and Football; Inter- School swimming team 1935-36 (Capt.); Award of Merit (with bar) R.L.S.S.; Dramatic Society (Stage Manager 1935-36); School Choir; Pharos Committee; K.E.C. HIgher Exhibition to Imperial College of Science, University of Londou.

J. M. FALCONER (1928-36) .-Senior Prefect; Library Prefect ; Dramatic Society (Stage Manager 1935-36) ; Pharos Committee ; To Messrs. Woodland's Laborator;es, Dover.

E. A. J. MERCER (1929-36).-Senior Prefect; Captain, Country House; School XV. Rugby (1936) (Cap); School 2nd XI. Cricket (1936); House 2nd XI. Football; Lce.-Cpl. Cadet Corps (Band); Cert. "A" (Practical); K.c.B. Efficiency Star; Chingford (1935-36); Bronze Medallion R.LS.S.; Dramatic Society; School Choir; Pharos Committee; K.E.c. Higher Exhibition to Kelham Theological College.

R. V. BAEER (1929-36).-Probationary Prefect; School 1st XI. Football (1936), 2nd XI. Cricket (1936); Honse XV. Rugby; School Orchestra; School Choir; entering Civil Service.

J. CONSTABLE (1930-36).-School XV. Rugby (1936); House 2nd XI. Football; Inter-School swimming team (1935-36) ; Award of Merit R.LS.S.; Senior Sit. Cadet Corps; Cert. " A" (1935); K.c.B. Efficiency Star; Dramatic Society; School Choir.

P. R. BUCKLE (1932-36).-School 1st XI. Football (1935-36) (Cap) ; House XV. Rugby, 2nd XI. Cricket; Inter-School athletic team (1936) ; To Snow down Laboratories.

H. BINFIELD (1930-36).-To Dover District Education Office.

S. C. CROUCHER (1931-36).-School 2nd XI. Cricket (1936) and Football (1935) ; House XV. Rugby; to LC.c. clerkship.

A. F. FURLONG (1931-36).-School 1st XI. Cricket (1936) (Cap) ; 2nd XI. Football (1935) ; House XY. Rugby; to clerkship R.A.F.

A. W. GIMBERT (I93I-36).-House XV. Rugby, 2nd XI. Football; Pharos Committee; to LC.C. clerkship.

E. H. JOSEY (I929-36).-School Choir; to clerkship, Tilmanstone Colliery.

I. G. FLOYD (I930-36).-House 1st XI. Cricket, 2nd XI. Football; House XV. Rugby; Cpl. Cadet Corps (Band) ; Schoal Choir; to Dover Rural District Committee Offices.

J. E. BURBIDGE (I93I-36).-School Orchestra; to Messrs. Crundall and Co., Dover.

S. J. WENBORN (I928-36).-Enterlng RA.F.

F. M. DUNN (I9z8-36).-House Xv. Rugby, znd XI. Cricket and Football; Inter-School sw:mming team (1935-36); School Swimming Champion (1935-36); Bronze Medallion RLS.S.; School Choir; to London Polytechnic.

H. R FALCONER (I93I-36).-Entering father's business.

T. J. PLATT (I93I-36).-House 1st XI. Cricket, znd XI. Football; to Pettit's Commercial College.

P. J. STROUD (1931-36).-School znd XI. Cricket (1936) ; House 1st XI. Football; House XV. Rugby; Cpl. Cadet Corps; joined RA.O.C.

P. D. ELLENDER (I9z7-36).-House XV. Rugby, znd XI. Cricket and Football; to Messrs. Olby and Co., Dover.

R. T. LAWRENCE (1929-36).-Entering RA.F.

J. W. A. PIERCE (I931-36).-Ho:.ls~ znd XI Fo:Jtball; to G.P.O.

C. R TARGETT (1930-36).-To G.P.O.

J. KIRK (I930-36).-To Bedford College.

V. A. PUTTICK (1930-36).-To Messrs. Pawson and Leaf.

M. A. COMPTON (I93Z-36).-To S.E. Kent Electric Co.

W. C. CHAMBERS (1936).-Removed to London.

R. BOAKES (1934-36).-Removed to Sevenoaks.

R. G. THOMPSON (1933-36).-To Messrs. Sainsbury and Co.

B. A. C. WILCHER (193Z-36).-Removed to Southampton.

J. WESLEY (I93I-36).-House 2nd XI. Football; entering father's business. '

H. J. WEEKES (1934-36).-House znd XI. Football and Cricket; to RA.O.C., Portsmouth.

M. R Jones (1934-36).-Entering Duke of York's RM. School. P. E. HARRIS (1934-36).-Removed to Coulsdon, Surrey.

J. SMITH (1931-36) ; J. MEIKLE (1935-36) ; G. J. READ (1936) ; A. R BARNES (1936).

TO F.W.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

    The following are members of the Pharos Committee for ::1936-37 :-N. N. Blaxland, A. E. Cadman, E. C. Pelham, J. J. Myers, A. R Wilde, H. R Watkins, E. D. Gilham, R E. Allen, I. R Weir, F. H. Martin, R Metzger, T. E. Jones, 1>. N. Howarth, M. G. Jenkins, R H. M. Barling, F. G. Stearn.

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    The total contributions to the Charity Fund for the School .year 1935-36 amounted to £51 zs. 3d. This term's total, up to 5th December, is £15 5s. ad.

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    Events to be specially noted for next term are the Dramatic .Society's performance of" You Never Can Tell," on 5th and 6th February, and the Inter-School Athletic Sports at Canterbury 'On zoth March.

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    We were pleased to receive a visit this term from Mr~
BloomReid and the Chief Constable of Dover, who gave us in-
structive addresses on Road Safety.

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    We congratulate Mr. Rothwell on being selected to play-
hockey for Kent and in the Southern Counties trial match.

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    We shall be sorry to lose Mr. W. Chadwick, our Head Ground-
man, but are pleased. to bear that he has secured a good
appointment as Group Superintendent for K.E.C. Playing Fields
in the Beckenham, Bromley and Orpington District.

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    The School has to thank Mr. C. G. Gane for the gift of a
glass-topped show case and a handsome collection of shells.

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    Suitable contributions to this issue by P. Harvey, D. A.
Gibb, J. Smith and M. G. Jenkins are omitted through lack of
space, with one or two articles received too late for consideration.

YE CHRONICLE.

    Once agenne doth ye scribe of yore donne ye venerable
garementes of hys ryghte noble callynge, and wille endevoure
to sette downe on hys tablettes ye happenynges, bothe grete
ande smaule, of ye Automne Sesonne.
    Whenne alle didde retourne unto ye Chateau ye olderre ones
did see ye muche-desired Six-form tyes upon the neckes of
so manie base varlettes, and with moche syinge and shakynge
of hedes they spake. “Alasse, gone are ye giantes of yestreyere..
Le Herl departeth unto Nolnod, there to do battaille with ye
feresome twinnes, Fysik and Chimie, whilst Steplovre doth hie
hisself unto Macbredig. Soone, too, departeth ye tout-puissant
Lorde of Ye Castel. Forsoothe, and of a suretie, we go nowe
to ye dogges.”
    Thenne, indeede didde ye sorrowe of some variettes increase,
and they did mone biterrely, whenne certaine of ye Prefects.
and Knyghtes did plotte togetherre, and hied hirselves to
strange places, amonge them one, muchie-favored by certayne
knaves, y-clept Nord Pierre. Therre ye plotteures didde seke
to stoppe these self-same knaves dallyinge withe fayre maides.
Ande so itte came to passe that those who didde thus disporte
birselves, sans casque (plumes rouge et bleu rampant), were
strickenne sorre afeered, and didde no longerre ambulle from
Seefrunte to Monmounte, and eke back agenne. Butte of
such thynges as these ye scrybe wots not of.
    Thenne, one daye, in ye Halle of Bookes, methinks that one
varlette weried of ye awesome stillienesse, and didde uppe and
venture forth upon ye tyles, like unto ye chat-burglerres. Butte,
alacke, ye Overlorde did finde hem outte, and thereafterre did
ofienne visite ye Halle, to see leste anie sholde breke ye pecefulle
sylense, in which ye Scoleurs do nowe make profonde
meditacioune.
    Sonne came ye Day of Spekes, whenne alle oure compagnie,
wondrously clene and attyred, didde hie hirselves to ye Tounealle.
Therre Sire Lis Wil koutbe give forth onlie stronge rumblynges,
and eke tinie skweekes, from ye Myghtie Orgue, and so perforce,
he didde thumpe welle and trulie on ye pyanna. And afterre
a certayne magicienne didde conj ore with wondrous lyghtes and
infernalle mashynes, therewith to take a likenesse of ye nobles,
nile did hearkenne to the wise wordes of Majore Astorre, and
thenne to ye swete toones of Ye Quoire. Laterre, like as to
Lytel Ordrey, all didde laffe and laffe atte ye Masques, makinge
merrie atte ye tayles of ye Guy and of ye Bishoppe, both moste
worthie combatteurs.
    Afterre this, Ye Daye of Spekes, alle was pecefulle in Ye
Castelle. Manie, thogh, were the eventes thatte seeme worthie
of ye scrybe hise penne. Forre ensample there came newes of
an expedicioune to Germanie, under Sire La Nil ande Sire
Le Roy. And verily was the Castel dumfowndered whenne
thatte ye Furstelevenne of Noir Terre didde carrie off a Joust
at Sokker. Thenne too ye Overlorde exhorteth us to trede
warily alougge ye Passages, for ye workmenne, and eke hir
tooles, were puttynge doune muchierobour, and eke Stickiestoffe.
Ande bekause ye Lord Blanche Maison had bidden ye varlettes
be courtyous to one anotherre we didde see the strange syghte
of lytel knaves bowynge and sayinge, “Nay, I prithee, afterre
thee,” and “ Indeede, no, ‘twas alle mine faulte” Some saye,
too, that some didde put foote in ye stickiestoffe, whyche didde
myghtylie adhere to hir shoon.
    Ful manie othere tydinges are there, of which ye scrybe
myghte telle butte if onie lecteur desireth to knowe of these,
then lette hym rede, lerne, and eke inwardily digeste ye grete
boke, Pharos.
SERYM m ScRYBE.

CAMP NOTES.

    After writing traditional" Camp Notes" in former years, it seems strange to sum up the fortnight at Sandwich from an " Old Boy's" point of view. This rather indefinite title allows one all the joys of Camp with little of its responsibility. To me, it was much the same as in previous years. The O.C.'s watch kept as good time as ever, if it was slightly flexible in the mornings. The S.M., alas and alack, had lost his traditional cane, but still whacked the Orderly Room table with its successor. Like the babbling brook, "Men may come, and men may go, but the S.M. goes on for ever." The Serjeants' Mess was, as before, best without comment. And the lines were just as full of spirit and bully beef, supplemented by tuck from home. One cadet demolished a dozen steak and kidney pies in record time, and. then complained he did not fancy Camp food!
    Sad to relate, Jupiter Pluvius decided that he had left us alone for long enough, and gave us more than our due share of rain, which is neither sweet nor refreshing at 6.30 a.m. This did not keep our spirits down though. Far from it! Baseball, introduced by Mr. Rothwell, proved so popular in the fair intervals that it ousted more traditional pastimes. If we continue to import from the States, I can see the S.M. abandoning his Battle Axe for Messrs. Wrigley's product. An Inter-Tent Competition was held, and I'm sure it will be carried on by posterity. One N.c.O. so far forgot himself as to throw his club at a superior officer-luckily without very serious consequences.
    By kind permission of the Head Master of the Sir Roger Manwood School, Mr. King held afternoon shooting parades on their School Range, an innovation which made the Shooting Cups more closely contested than ever.
    I doubt if we have ever had such a dismal, wet and thoroughly depressing morning for Annual Inspection before. At II a.m. it was as bad as ever and, when the Inspecting Officer, Co1. H. H. Dawes, O.B.E., T.D., did arrive, he adjourned with his Staff and the O.c. for lunch in Sandwich, where he kept in touch with us-and the weather. By mid-day it showed signs of clearing, and it was arranged for the Inspection and Lucas-Tooth Competition to be held in the afternoon. The great men arrived back in good spirits, and the programme went through without a hitch. I'm sure the Squad and Company Drill, and more especially the PT., would have put to shame many Regular units, and hope that the Lucas-Tooth Shield may soon be back, comfortably settled in Dover once more.
    Sports Day drew a record crowd of two hundred parents and friends, and, for the first time, car parking arrangements were in evidence. The Guard-Mounting Competition for the BirdTerry Cup, was the" piece de resistance," and was carried off by Sjt. Wilde and his guard, Sjt. Constable being a good second. The inaugural presentation was on Speech Day, and the Corp::> is very grateful to these two Old Boys for the Cup. Again the p.T. met with general approval, and parents went home convinced, I am sure, of the value of the training the Corps gives. I went to Sandwich straight from a Senior OT.C. Camp, and in efficiency and spirit the Corps can give it something.
    We who have gone through it owe much to the O.c. and his officers for the grounding in thorough efficiency, loyalty and leadership we need in after life. If more parents realized this, instead of looking at the sem1-militaristic side, the Corps' roll would mount by leaps and bounds.
    On the first Sunday the Head Master came over and gave us one of his usual thoughtful addresses. A week later we marched into Sandwich in full strength, even to five officers and an artillery, infantry and medic~ attachment, for a Church Parade at St. Clements.
    The Section Cup, Sing-Song, and Breaking Camp came before any of us realized that our fourteen days were up, and Camp, 1936, was over. Roll on, Camp 1937 !
E.J.E.

CRUISING AMONG THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS.

    The following are some extracts from a letter written home by R. Scotchmer, now holding a post as officer in a New Zealand Steamship Line. He joined the s.s. Monowai as extra officer for a cruise to the Islands-Tonga, Samoa and Fiji.
s.s. F/ingatiei,
Wellington,
New Zealand. 16/8/36.
    " At Vavau-a beautiful island-leaving the ship at anchor in the nearly land-locked harbour, we took to the boats, cramming them with passengers, and towing them in strings of two or three by motor launches first to the little village and thence to a fine beach where all landed to picnic and bathe. The village was similar to most on islands off the beaten track, several stores, a club for the Europeans and of course, the churches. It was a Sunday and we had a glimpse of the missionary's work when we met a native minister tightly buttoned and happily perspiring in a much-prized black frock coat. The beach itself gave us some idea of island life as it used to be, for here were natives living in their thatched huts, unwalled and open to the sun and breeze, making tapa cloth and baskets in the time honoured way.
    "We returned to the ship via the Swallow's Cave, a huge cavern, narrow of entrance but widening to cathedral-like proportions inside. It was open to the sea and we took the boats inside. The water within was a gorgeous, transparent blue,
through which the sandy bottom could be seen many fathoms
below. Above, the greens, blues, whites and yellows of the
stalactites streaked the rock, giving the whole place the fantastic
appearance of Ali Baba’s Cave in a pantomime.
    “Thence to Apia, on a mountainous, green-clad island and,
after a short call at Levaka, to Suva, in the Fiji group. The
Fijians are very black, strongly built, with huge mops of fuzzy
hair—a contrast to the brown-skinned and highly intelligent
Samoans of Apia.
    “One of the high-lights of our stay was the fire-walking
ceremony. You have probably heard about this. What happens
is that the fire-walkers, who come from the island of Benga,
first dig a large pit in which they kindle a roaring fire, then throw
on limestone rocks until the pit is full. After many hours have
elapsed and the stones are white-hot, they rake off the glowing
embers of wood and then proceed to walk around on the stones,
following a leader and suffering no hurt whatever. There’s
no doubt about the heat of the stones—they are absolutely white-
hot; the heat can be felt many feet away. There are various
explanations of this curious business, but our ship’s doctor, who
examined the natives, told me that he thought it was simply
a matter of extraordinarily thick-skinned feet and no magic
whatever .
    “From Suva back to Auckland and the end of a very
successful cruise.”
R. ScOTcHMER.

WINTER EVENINGS.

    “At no time of the year is life more enjoyable than in the
long evenings of mid-winter.”—Jn this strain writes many a
“Home Page” journalist, who is himself probably shivering in
a very cold room, with the prospect of a sally forth into the
drizzling rain outside ever haunting his sub-conscious mind. In
his capacity of space-filler-in-chief, he probably considers his
well-meant gush to be preferable to a paragraph on “How to
knock a nail in the wall,” or some similar topic too reminiscent
of domestic discord.
    Even so, however, winter does possess some compensations
for those who are at liberty to enjoy them. A studiously inclined
youth may then reach the heights of ecstasy by betaking himself
to the remote fastuesses of the attic, there to peruse, in the
company of an odoriferous oil stove, anything from Professor
Popoff’s satire on “Juvenal and his Contemporary Classicals”
to Dr. Muddlem’s “Beetles, Fleas, and Dandelions.” This
pastime, however, might have only a limited appeal to the
youth of to-day.
    But to indulge in something more congenial, the hopeful
youth has not far to seek. I omit cinemas as too commonplace
for the exacting youth of modern ideas. While I cannot speak
from actual observation, I have been led to believe that the
more spartan of our number are not averse to a little nocturnal
prowling along the Sea-front, while others, more domestically
inclined, find great pleasure in gazing blankly at the varied
contents of a multiple-store.
    Undoubtedly, however, the majority of us prefer to spend
our evenings indoors. Although this might appear a rather
tame procedure in the eyes of the adventurous, a little initiation
into the ways of short-wave wireless and the entirely new string
of howls obtainable therefrom would soon enlighten them.
    The Fifth-former, however, need not worry concerning the
way in which he will spend his evening. The powers of homework
in assisting such a choice are remarkable.
D. J. ANDREWS (Form V.).

SAFETY FIRST.

MAN SAGT.

That the equipment of the Prefects has deteriorated owing to
the decrease in lost property.
That some persons show an early liking for life on the tiles.
That a Prefect notices a higher percentage of deafness in Lower
Forms.
That there has been a boom in cadet recruiting since “Rataplan”
was rendered.
That Nelson has survind another battlc.
That the School will soon be able to form a League of ~ ations
of its own.
That the Prefects' Room was omitted from the Ideal Homes
Exhibition. PRAEFECTlTS.

AN ELEGY ON DETENTION.

MODERN TIMES.