Pharos No. 84 March 1937

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 26th July. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 3rd July.
    We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School, Ramsgate) , The Ashfordian, The Lal1gtonian, The Har1Jeian, The Erithian, The Bordel1ian, The Anchor (Gillingham County School). The Beecehamian (Beckenham County School), Queen's College Mag,lzine (British Glliana).
    Copies of the current issue of The Pharos, or of back num
bers which are in stock, may be obtained from the Editor. price gd.
    Summer Term, 1937.-The Summer Term will begin on Thursday, 22nd April, and end on Wednesday, 28th July. Holders of season tickets should see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.

At the beginning of the term the new Headmaster, Mr. J. C. Booth, M.A., took up his duties here, and the activities pertaining to classroom, playing field and school societies have proceeded with that smooth, quiet harmony which is essential to the corporate life of a school.

We hope that the following pages will reflect the various aspects of School life during the tenn. \V e thank those who sent in contributions for this issue and regret that some articles have had to be held over for future use.

Changes must come, but amid them, The Pharos, like the School, keeps steadily on its wav. In our last issue, we bade farewell to the Headnlaster who llad so ably guided the destinies of this School for more than thirty year's. L We dwelt largely on the past. This term we have welcomed another Head in the person of his successor. The School turns hopefully to the future.

The first term under the new Headmaster is now over, and it speaks volumes both for past management and for new control that the change-over has been so firmly and yet so smoothly wade. \Ve hope that there will continue to be-largely through the medium of The Pharos-the same expression of affection and goodwill on the part of all Old Boys and Parents as there has been in the past. It should certainly be one of the constant aims of the Magazine to ensure that Old Boys do not lose touch with their School, even though the Masters they knew so well .are now beginning to follow each other into retirement at rather frequent intervals.

Last term it was Mr. Whitehouse; this term it is Mr. Darby; before long it will be some other member of the staff; but tile School will go on much the same. Mr. Darby joined the staff -of this school in January, 1908, and must have been connected with The Pharos when the fathers of some of our readers were themselves boys here. He was early associated with the maga.zine, and in 1915 became Editor. From that time, except for a period during the Great \Var, when he was on active service, his connection with The Pharos has been unbroken.

Ever since the commencement of the House system Mr. Darby has been House Master of "Buckland," which was ,originally" Costelloe's," and in that capacity he endeared himself to many generations of Dark Blues. In the many social events connected with the School he has always been prominent, and the esteem with which he was held by the Parents' Association and the Old Pharosians will be gathered from other pages. It may be added that he has been a zealous member of the East Kent Branch of the Assistant Masters' Association, and by his retirement the Staff of this School loses a man of high character, and a well-read, highly esteemed and popular colleague.
It would probably be true to say that in no direction will Mr. Darby's retirement from the scene of action be more keenly felt by the School than in that of link between the School and .all Old Pharosians wherever they are found. No doubt this is largely due to the fact that he has been in charge of The Pharos during the school life of so many of them. With the publication of this issue his long cOlmection with the magazine is severed.

This term he has kindly guided the faltering steps of his successor, who here and now gratefully acknowledges all the help -and advice so freely given. Next term the new Editor will have to step boldly out alone. One of his first duties on taking up the editorial pen is to express to 1\1r. Darby the thanks of the School for all he had ever done for The Pharos, and our very
best wishes for many years of health and happiness on his retire-
ment. This we most sincerely do on hehalf of all our readers
b.e they Colleagues, Present Members of the School, Old Boys,
or Parents, in the most certain knowledge that there is not one.
of them who would not wish to he associated with us.

The School Dramatic Society is to he warmly congratulated.
on the performance of C. B. Shaw’s “You Never Can Tell,”
in the first half of the term. Many of those friends of the~
School who have now seen quite a number of the Society’s pro-
ductions judged it to be equal to the best, if indeed it were not
the very best, that has been achieved. The thanks of the
School are due to all who contributed to its success.

We are grateful to the Dover Express for the loan of the blocks
used in printing the photographs of the Headmaster and the
Rugby XV. For the reproduction of the cast of “You Never
Can Tell,” we. are much indebted to Mr. Haydon, and we thank
Mr. Harris for permission to use his photograph of the XV.

    The first day of a new term is always more or less notable
in school life, and its gradual approach arouses somewhat mixed
feelings in masters no less, perhaps, than in boys. But Thursday,
7th January, 1937, the opening day df the term just completed
was to all of us something rather more important than the usual
return to School after a holiday. At Assembly that morning
there was a distinct feeling of subdued excitement and expec-
tancy. School would be opened by a different Headmaster. It
was something that had never before happened in the whole
history of the County School for Boys, Dover.
    On entering the Hall for his first assembly, the new Headmaster
was accompanied by the Rev. Canon Elnor, Chairman of the
School Governors, by whom he was introduced to the School.
The School and all that it stands for was in turn commended to
the Headmaster. The ceremony was brief, but it is one that is
likely to live in the memory of those boys who were present.
Canon Elnor seemed to say just what was required to break down
any reserve we may have felt. A new chapter in the history of
the School had been begun. The Forms left the Hall for their
respective classrooms, and work as usual was the freely accepted
order of the day.
    For all, we are convinced, Spring Term, 1937, has passed very
profitably, and apart from the curtailment of football on account
of the wet weather, very pleasantly.

    The last Assembly of Christmas Term, 1936, and the first.
Assembly of Spring Term, 1937, will stand out as two notable
ones in the history of the School. At the former we bade fare-
well to the School’s first Headmaster, and at the latter we
welcomed his successor. At prayers just before we broke up
for the Christmas holidays, a general tribute was paid to Mr.
Whitehouse, and a joint presentation, which took the form
of a cheque, was made to him and to Mrs. Whitehouse on behalf
of the Boys and Staff, Old Boys, Parents and Friends of the
School.
    Mr. Jack Williams, Vice-Chairman of the Parents’ Association,
who presided at the ceremony, wished the retiring Headmaster
God speed after his long and successful career as Head of the
County School, and assured him that many hundreds of boys
who had passed through the School were present that day in
spirit to join in bidding both himself and Mrs. Whitehouse a
fond farewell.
    Mr. C. G. Gane, Chairman of the Parents’ Association, before
making the presentation, reminded us that the School itself
would stand as a permanent monument to Mr. \Vhitehouse.
On behalf of all the parents he offered grateful thanki~ for all
he had done in the past, and wished him a very happy and.
prolonged retirement.
    Mr. J. Tomlinson, Senior Assistant Master, said that to few.
headmasters was it given to shape the destinies of a school for
over 30 years, and to fewer headmasters was it given to leave
such a monument to their steadfastness of purpose and con-
tinuity of control. As the years of Mr. Whitehouse’s efforts
had been long and arduous so might the years of his retirement
give him ample scope for the exercise of those activities which
lay nearest to his heart.
    Mr. R. A. Cook, Secretary of the Old Pharosians, suggested
that the occasion would be a notable one in the annals of the
School.. He was speaking not only for the Old Boys in the town
of Dover but for Old Boys who were scattered throughout the
Empire beyond the seas. He would be failing in his duty if he
did not say what a friend Mr. Whitehouse had always been to
the Old Boys of the School. If he was spared they would all
still find in him a willing guide, a wise philosopher and a warm
friend. On behalf of all those many Old Boys he most sincerely
thanked both Mr. and Mrs. \Vhitehouse for what they had done
for them both as present Boys and as Old Boys, and wished
them very many years of happiness.
    After the presentation, Mr. Whitehouse, on rising to speak,
was under “ Kentish Fire ‘~ for some time—the last time as
l-leadraaster. Perhaps only the older members of those then
addressed by Mr. XVhitehouse realized to the full what the complete severance of active connection with the Count~' 5chool for Boys, Dover, must have meant to him and to his help fncH, " in sunshine and in sorrow, the same." His last words, addressed to the assembled School, and to the wider audience of Old Boys, Parents and friends of the School, form a fitting close to ~. long and distinguished career as a Headmaster. They sh:;JL he given a permanent place in the School records by being q Ll'1tecl in The Pharos:
    "I can only hope now that the sentiments of loyalty to the School and its traditions will be sufficiently strong lin all of you to carry them over this change into the next year and the days that are still to come. W e shall haTe the satisfaction tl~cn of knowing that the foundations were well and truly laid dLlring the last thirty years. Parting always brings regrets. \\'e must face them in a spirit of courage. You have made thi" parting very much happier than one could ever haH' hoped. I wish the School and all of you' God speed and good luck.' "

    The School Christmas Parties, held in December last. were thoroughly enjoyed by the boys and their guests, whoSG enthusiasm and appreciation of all that was done for their entertainment amply repaid those who had worked so hard to make these events a success.
    The Executive Committee offer sincere thanks to ~,li who helped financially towards this end. To Mrs. F. Whitehouse and the Ladies' Committee they are very grateful for aU arr:l1lgements made.
    This term we welcome Mr. J. C. Booth, M.A., as Headm:Lster of the School, and assure him of the sincere loyalty of our Association in all matters relating to the School and the Bo)'s. \\'e extend to him our hearty co-operation on aU occasions on which he may require the help of our Association.
    To Mrs. Booth also our welcome is sincere; we feel that in her the Ladies' Committee will have a very generous and sympathetic leader whenever the occasion arises.
    May full success attend aU their efforts for the welfare oC tile School.
    The School Dramatic Society are to be congratulated on their achievement during the term, in producing Shaw's" You Never Can TelL"
    We can tell them of the pleasure and appreciation expressed by all who were present on the evenings of 5th and 6th February. It was indeed another tribute to the Producer, the Cast ~:nd, the Orchestra.
    Our Dance on Wednesday, 3rd l\'Iarch, was very enjoyable, many parents, friends and members of the Staff being present. Mr. C. G. Gane, our Chairman, ably expressed a welcome to the Headmaster, IIIr. J. C. Booth, whose presence that evening was warmly appreciated.
    All Parents will regret the retirement of Mr. \Y. H. Darby, and the Executive Committee place on record and pay sincere tribute to his \'Cry able help and advice, always so readily given on any matter relating to the Parents' Association and the School.
    We shall remember with gratitude his interest in our activities, and his willing support of all our ventures. We would couple with his name that of Mrs. Darby, who has been a staunch friend to us.
    May their future be one of good health and enjoyment of leisure well earned.
    The Executi\'e Committee earnestly requests the interest of all ncw Parents in the work of our Association; the larger our membership the more valuable our help can be.
    This year in particular we look forward to increased membership to enable us to further the ideals of the Parents' Association in the School.
E.C.M., Hall. Secretary.

    The usual success attended the Re-Union, which was again beld at the Grand Hotel, on znd January. Our thanks are once more due to Mr. R. H. Cuff for the interest he took in the organisation of this event.
    The recommendation made at the General Meeting last October, that Old Pharosians who have been members ~f the Association for a period of fifteen years should become life members upon payment of a further guinea, was discussed at a Committee Meeting held on r6th February. The idea was received most favourably, and it was decided to hold an Extraordinary General Meeti'ng at the School on zznd March, to propose a resolution to t11is effect. If the resolution is passed the Secretary will be glad to hear from any members who may be qualified for life membership on this fresh basis.
    In the meantime renewed efforts are being made to strengthen the membership of the Association, which gi\'e promise of achieying no small measure of success.
    It is with profound regret that we shall part with Mr. "\" H. Darby, who has served on our Committee and been such a good friencl to the Association for so many years,
    We are pleased to note that two Old Boys ha\'e recently distinguished themselves as authors.
    Cecil A. Hart has collaborated with H. J. Collins in writing :' Principles of Road Engineering," which is favourably reviewed In the] oumal of the Institutioll of JfllniciPal and County Engineers
as “a very valuable contribution to the bibliography available
for the use of engineers concerned with modern highways.”
    George Dunn has written “Ten Days Off.” This lively, vivid
and very readable account of the writer’s adventures by road,
sea and air, while on leave, has been well received.
    Lindsay R. Phillips has gained the London M.A. in Education.
    Richard E. Smith has been appointed Lecturer in Mechanical
Engineering at Derby Technical College.
    George D. Magub has gained his colours for Rugby at Gonville
and Caius College, Cambridge.
    Robert F. Johnson passed the final examination of the
Society of Incorporated Accountants and Auditors last
November.
    J. H. Drake was successful at the London County Council
Examination for Clerkships last year, and is now working for
the L.C.C.
    F. W. C. Landrey (2nd-Lieut. Cinque Ports Fortress R.E.)
has been promoted Lieutenant.
    We congratulate all the above-named on their successes.
    Alan Andrews (2nd-Lient. Beds. and Herts. Regt.) has
returned from active service in Palestine, and is now stationed
with his regiment at Gravesend.
    R. W. Milne, of H.M. Customs and Excise, has been trans-
ferred to Dover.
    We all regretted to bear of Donald Dewar’s serious accident.
We hope by the time these notes appear in print that he will
be well on the road to recovery.

Marriage.
Arthur T. Bird to Miss Marjorie Games, at S. Mary’s Church,
Plaistow, on 12th December.

Deaths.
    We regret to announce the following
    Sergeant George Bourner (1913—16), of the Dover Borough
Police, formerly an active member of the Old Pharosians’ Cricket
Club, died on 21st January.
    Captain John F. R. Stanley (191o—14) died on 5th February.
    To the relatives of these Old Boys we offer our sincere sym-
pathy.
R. A. Cooi~ (Hon. 5cc.).

    Although we have not been so successful as usual in League
Football this season, excellent club spirit has been shown by
the members. We are sorry to lose Packer, our leading goal
scorer, but wish him well at Canterbury.
    A very successful Whist Drive was held at River on 27th
February, and the Club should now be financially sound at the
end of the season.
    If we are to continue the Club with all its traditions, some
change of policy may be necessary for next season, and I appeal
to all who are interested to attend the Annual General Meeting
at the School on Tuesday, 4th May, at 8 p.m., for the attendance
and support at this meeting will decide what the future is to be.
The support on the touch-line this season has been very poor,
and it is surely the duty of all members and former members
to give their support to the team on every possible occasion.
The Club cannot be carried on forever by a small, enthusiastic
minority. E. H. BAKER (Hon. Sec.).

    The Annual Meeting was held at the School on 15th January,
1937, Mr. F. Whitehouse presiding over a good attendance,
which included the new Headmaster, Mr. J. C. Booth, who has
consented to add his name to our list of Vice-Presidents.
    Consideration of the Hon. Secretary’s report showed that the
season of 1936 had been successful, and indicated that prospects
for the coming summer are most favourable. Complete pro-
grammes of matches have been arranged for both Elevens, while
the tour of the Isle of Wight is to be repeated with an improved
set of fixtures.
    The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. MV. H. Darby, presented a satis-
factory balance sheet. He then placed his resignation before
the meeting. Mr. Darby has worked for the Old Boys’ Associa-
tion since its inception; not of least value is the help he has
given to build up the Cricket Club to its present happy con-
dition. The General Meeting sincerely thanked him for his past
services and expressed the hope that he would long enjoy his
retirement from the School Staff.
    Among the officials elected were the following :—Hon. Sec.,
Mr. A. C. L. Browne; Hon. Treas., Mr. F. W. Ockenden; Hon.
Auditor, Mr. L. Packer; Captain, Mr. N. V. Sutton; Vice-Capt.,
Mr. A. Buss; Match Sec., Mr. A. L. Youden.
    The Club would like to place on record the thanks it owes
to Lieut. F. G. Heath for his interest over a period of many
years. His time and services as umpire have always been at
our .disposal, sometimes at great inconvenience to himself. The
Club will remember Mr. Heath with gratitude, and expresses
good wishes for the future both to him and to Mrs. Heath.
    We should be glad to hear from any Old Boy who desires to
.1 oin the Club for games and regular net practice on the School
Ground. All information may be obtained from the Hon. Sec.,
31, Stanliope Road, Dover. j.s.

    This tenn the main actiyity has been on the Rugger field, and in each House two teams are being fielded, with \'arvin~ results. Our 1st XY., with eight of last- year's team avaihlbl:: has not lost a match, in four games scoring 138 points to our opponents' 3 points.
    The forwards as a whole played well together, although at times some slackness was seen in loose serums, where eyeryone did not do his full share of the pushing. The following-up, howe\'er, has been excellent, and forward rushes in which Smith, Barling, \Vatkins and McQueen were outstanding, have been very much in evidence. Of the backs, Fuller played well, and the tackling has been good, but the three-quarters have lacked thrust, many promising moyements ending in the wing threequarter being forced into touch. At full back \Voods has been consistently good, his kicking to touch being especially commendable.
    The 2nd XV. have so far been unable to record a single victory, this being due, howeyer, to lack of knowledge rather than to lack of enthusiasm. It is to be hoped that when this has been overcome we shall see the team on the upward grade once more. ;VIost of the team have found it difficult to relinquish Soccer tactics, there being an eager desire to take a flying kick at the ball rather than to pick it up and run, or pass it. Still, there is marked improvement in each game, Holmes at fullback being the most prominent player, and as the team is young: we look forward to their successes in the future.
    The two Junior teams and Colts XI. have been playing Soccer this term, but have not done so well as last. This has been due probably to the weak teams fielded on account of illness. To date no East Cup games have been played, but with a good nucleus of last year's players we should stand it sporting chance of victory.
    I am sure that everyone would like me to say how very much we regret that Mr. Darby will be leaving us at the end of the term. As our Housemaster, his presence on the playing field has helped us to victory on many occasions, while many of us can vouch for his ungrudging work behind the scenes. To him we extend our sincere wishes for a long and happy retirement.
E.C.P.

    The House is to be congratulated on a really fine performance
this term. So far we have conceded only three points.
The 1st XV., captained by Lennon, have yet to be beaten,
but their success has been due to individual effort rather than
to combined team work. The defence has played well, Archer
being outstanding. The forwards have been supported well by
two School XV. members, and their efforts have been helped
considerably by the fine hooking of Evans.
    Considering that the 2nd XV. was formed of members all of
whom were unacquainted with the game, the results have been
most satisfactory. They, too, have maintained a xoo per cent.
record, but the forwards must learn to follow up the ball more
quickly.
    Soccer has been the chief activity among the Juniors. The
Colts lost their first point of the season to Maxton, due to the
lack of interest among certain members of the team.
    Once again the House spirit among the two Junior XI.’s has
been excellent. The Junior 1st XI. has won all its matches;
& Hill has led the forward line well and has been the chief goal
scorer.
    At a House meeting held on 25th February, a Sports Com-
mittee was formed, and the following were elected :—Goldsmith,
Fermor, Metzger and Rotherham. Since then Edgar has been
co-opted by the House Committee, and Goldsmith and Archer
have been appointed House Prefects.
    I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Thomas
for kindly offering to assist the House at the Baths this summer.
All prospective swimmers are urged, therefore, to take full
advantage of this offer.
    If this same standard of House spirit and team work con-
tinues both on the playing fields and in the swimming baths, we
shall be well in the running for the House Shield.
    We are glad to receive as newcomers to the House this term,
H. E. Stokes, J. E. Warland, and D. 0. Youngson.
H.F.M.

    Although our ist XI. concluded the Soccer term by twice
defeating Country, the Rugger team has been less fortunate this
term, for owing to illness in the House we have been unable to
put our strongest team in the field once this season. Foster
filled the vacancy at scrum half, but we have b~en unable to
find a suitable hooker. Consequently we have had the ball back
far too seldom from the scrum, except in our own “ 25,” when
the scrum should have kept the ball in and wheeled. Jones has
followed up well, but the other forwards have often been slow in
keeping up with the ball.
    Most of the 2nd XV. are new to Rugger, but some of them
have improved considerably with experience, and through
attending the Rugger lectures given during the term. Allingham,
Axford, and Donald have improved as forwards, whilst Alcock
and Manning have learned to run hard on receiving a pass.
    The luck of the Colts has changed, for to date they have not
lost a match this term. Tranter, a newcomer to the team, has.
been the chief goal scorer, and under his leadership the forwards.
have played together better. With the consequent rearranging
of the team, a better side has been formed, and this team should
do well in the East Cup matches.
    The Junior teams have been fairly successful again this term,
but the ist XI. forwards have played a scrappy game and have
consequently scored few goals. The 2nd XI. has, however,
improved.
    We welcome the following new members to the House this.
term :—J. E. Sutherland and C. W. Tranter.
A.E.C.

    Compared with the results of last term, when the House
finished with just under half the possible points for Soccer, our
activities this term have met with considerably less success.
This can, to some degree, be attributed to absence and our
decreased numbers, and our position is only to be retrieved by
all members resolving to support the teams fully next term.
    The 1st XV., which has yet to win a match this season, has.
tried hard, but we greatly miss the services of Gilham, who left
at the beginning of the term, the position of scrum-half being filled
by Carpenter, who, although in his first year at the game, has.
played remarkably well. The forwards have combined to form
a hard-working scrum, outstanding among them being Tread-
well, Watson and Haydon; but weakness lay chiefly in defence,
~dthough Bayliss at full-back has done some useful touch-kicking
and made good use of his speed, one notable run from the Town
“25” finishing with a try between the posts.
    Difficulty in raising a House 2nd XV. has been generally
experienced, but in our case it would have been cohsiderably
lessened if all the senior members had made an effort to learn
the game. Our XV. started the season well with three victories,
but although individual play has at times been good, they have.
not played as a team, a fault which is chiefly noticeable among.
the forwards who, with the exception of Chare and Baldwin,.
both of whom have shown promise, have been slow in following
up, and seemed reluctant to form loose scrums. The inex-
perienced three-quarters have been slow and have made little
use of opportunities, so the scoring came mainly through good
solo runs by the halves, Woodard and Haydon, who have played
consistently well. Kendall at full-back has been sound, his.
tackling being good, and his kicking accurate.
    The Colts XI. has again disappointed at Soccer, but all boys
between the ages of 12 and 14 must determine to be more successful
in the coming cricket matches. The junior teams have fallen
from the top of their division to the bottom, but depleted teams
have often been the cause of their defeats. It is to be hoped
that next term the Junior teams will realise the importance of
their points to the House, and make every effort to play
regularly and seriously.
    We welcome to the I-louse this term P. Bowyer and H. H.
Nodiroli as new members.
N.N.B.

    Last year it was said that the School Rugby XV. had shown
a vastly improved form, and I am glad to say that that form
has been not only maintained but eclipsed, this year. This
has been the most successful season since Rugger was introduced
at School, and is due to the increased enthusiasm and experience
of the Senior part of the School. Some excellent talks on the
game were given by Mr. Rothwell during the term and these
were well attended. Unfortunately, however, very few members
of the newly formed House 2nd XV.’s attended these talks,
for whom they were more especially given.
    After a few changes the pack settled down well and has
put through a tremendous amount of work. Although the
ball has been slow in coming out at times, this was most marked
in the game with Ashford; the forwards have done Troj an work
in the loose against much heavier club packs.
    The back play has also shown great improvement, although
some difficulty has been experienced in choosing wing three-
qu4rters. Many good passing movements have been seen
and it ‘is gratifying to see the cross-kick used more frequently,
as this form of attack often leads to unexpected tries. The
resolute way in which the team has tackled has saved the line
on many occasions.
    The whole team has played consistently well, and it will be
noticed that I have not picked out any one playet for special
mention. When points are scored, the credit should not go
entirely to the player completing the movement, but to the team as a whole for making it possible for that man to score.
    On behalf of the team may I thank the Kitchcn and Ground Staffs for helping LIS entertairi. our visitors, and say to those who have {onowed the fortunes of the team from the touchline, how much we appreciate both seeing and hearing them, and hope that many more will follow their praise-worthy example: May I take this opportunity of wishing the team in 1938 every success, and offer, this sound advice to all would-be l\.ugger players, "Tac1de 'em low" and ., Follow up hard."
E.C.P.

Jan. J ij-,\t the Danes. D,C.S., 3 pis. ; Do\'er " A," 5 pis.
" ..:o---\t Astor Ayenue. D.C.S., 21 pis. ; \Vye, 8 ph.
" 23-,\t Birchington. D.C.S., J6 pis. ; Birchington, 12 pis.
Feb. lJ-At Astor .\ycnue. D.C.S., J2 pts. ; Dovcr " A," 3 pis.
" 13-.\t Astor Aycnue. D.c.S., {pts. ; Ashford, 0 pis.
" 2o-At Astor A\'cnue. D.C.S., 0 pis. ; Dovcr" A," 7 pis.
Mar. 13-.-\t Ashford. D.CS., 6 pis. ; ,\shford " A," II pis.

Jan. 27-Bucklancl 28, Maxton 0 ; Country'), TOWIl 3.
Feb. 3-Buckland 25, Town 0; Country ll, Maxton 3.
" 17- Buckland 53, Maxton 3 : Country 3, Tm\'ll o.
Mar. 3-Buckland {O, Town 0 ; Country <}, Maxton 3.

Jan. IG~Country (j, Buckland 3,
" 2o-Town 8, Maxton o.
" 23-Buckland 6, Maxton 6.
Feb. l>~Buckland 5, Town ,~.
" 1o-Town 2('. Buckland u ; Coun'ry 2(j, :\Iaxtotl o.
" 2{-Conntn' °, Buckland 3 ; :\laxton 20, Town b.

Goals.
Played.Won.Drawn.Lost.For. A~’st.
Country.. .. ii 8 x 2 36 24
Bocidand .. . .II 4 2 5 17 25
Maxton .. .. ii — ~ 4 20 .17
Town.. .. .. it 3 2 6 22 29

Goals.
Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. For. Ag’st.
Buckland .. .. 6 4 I 1 22 8
Town .... .. 7 3 2 2 12 16
Maxton .. .. 7 2 3 2 17 i~
Country.. .. 6 0 2 4 ~‘ 20
H .R.\V.

RECEIPTS. f a. d. PAYMENTS s. d.
1936. 1936.
Nov. z6—Cash at BallS 9 19 11 Dec. 12—Fares 1,) Folkestone .. o s~ o
26—Cash in hand 3 13 IL 1937.
2937. Jats. 26—Laces o o so
Jan. sf—Subscriptions 54 52 6Feb. 7—MessrS. GUILIL 53 53 3
Feb. 22—From Parents’ Assoria- ,, 7—Messrs. Wild 9 9 0
tiOXI I 5 6,, 7—MeSSrS. Grigg 22 54 6
7—Mr. Harris os8 o
24—Blork for Pta ros . 0 52 9
28—Editor’s ExpeII5~s . 0 52 2
Mar. 5--Messrs. Peppils . 5 0 0
5—Mr.Ceorge ox 6
8—Cash at Bank 2 52 3
8—Cash in hand 3 13 7
Teas to Visitors, etC 9 9 0
£69 II 10 £69 II 50
(Outstanding accounts a~3pro2omateIy £25).
Audited and found correct, W. WILTON BAXTER,
\V. H. DANnY. Hon. Treas., School Societies.
ioth March, 1937. 8th March, 1037.

    The weather has played far more than its usual part in the
curtailing of the number of parades held in the Spring Term,
and” Parade Cancelled” has been a prominent feature of weekly
Orders. In spite of this, good progress has been made in the
training of recruits, and rumour suggests that the Section Cup
may easily pass from the vanguard to the rearguard.
    On Friday, 5th February, the County Commandant, Col.
H. H. Dawes, O.B.E., T.D., paid us a brief visit. After expressing
his pleasure at seeing us again, and congratulating the Corps on
maintaining its strength, he presented the Kenward Shooting
Cup to C.Q.M.S. Donald, and the Payton Cup for the most
efficient junior cadet to Cdt. G. J. Paddock.
    In reply to an invitation by the 0.0., Dover, a party of
N.C.O.’s visited the Dep6t and were interested to see the type
of work performed by the R.A.O.C. The chief point of interest
to old campers was the care bestowed upon the repair and storage
of camp equipment. Those who tried on the new pattern gas
masks were surprised to find how comfortable they were to wear.
    The usual Easter Holiday Field Day will be held on Thurs-
day, 15th April. In addition to the orthodox “attack and
defence,” we believe that the technical section are preparing
something extraordinary. All N.C.O.’s and cadets should make
a special endeavour to be present.
    Shooting will commence immediately the Summer Term
opens, in order that we may enter a proficient team for the
King’s Shield Competition this year.
    We congratulate Cdt. Delahaye on passing the Certificate
“A” Practical Examination.
    The following promotions have taken place
To Corporal—Lce.-Cpl. Garland.
To Lance-Corporal—Cdt. West.
G.B.D.

    Once more I am able to say that the number of additions this Term is on a generous scale. Our sincere thanks are particularly due to our late Headmaster, Mr. Whitehouse, for <'number of donation copies, and to the KE.c. for allowing unexpended funds to be spent on the Library's needs.
    No boy in the Upper School who is fond of books, and more than that, is anxious to make good use of what they contain. can complain of the lack of facilities. Fully equipped laboratories and libraries, once thought to be luxuries, are now considered necessities in a school like ours, and no boy can afford to neglect his opportunities, whether he is using apparatus or books. I believe a quiet atmosphere of work is already being created, and it is for those who enjoy special privileges to see that no obstacle is allowed to prevent full and proper use or what is for their benefit.
    A new Library Prefect has taken up his duties, and I am glad to welcome Fermor to that office. This is a position which demands both keenness and much patience-not always found together-and I trust we shall all be helpful by observing those very minor rules, self-imposed, which make for smooth working. May I suggest a few as a reminder?
1. After use carefully replace books so as not to disturb the order on the shelves.
2. See that every book on loan is promptly returned, as someone is being deprived of the chance of using it.
3. Handle books with no less care than you would like to see others handle your property.
    Books are to be numbered among our best friends, and therefore let us treat them accordingly.
W. UNCLES,
School Librarian.

F. WITEHOUSE, ESQ.-" Spherical Trigonometry " (~I'Clell and Preston) ; "The Teaching of Algebra" (Nunn); "Conic Sections" (Smith); "Calculus for Schools" (Fawdry and Durell); "The Eclogues and Georgics of Yirgil" (~Iackail); "The Aeneid of Virgil" (i.\Iackail); .. Li\"y" (Books2I-zS) (trans. Church) ; " An Introductory Logic" (Creighton) ; "Elementary Lessons in Logic" (Je\"ons) ; " A Manual of Logic" (Vol. 1.) (\Velton) ; " A Manual of Psychology" (Stout) ; "Text Book of Psychology" (James); "Teachers' Handbook of Psychology" (Sully) ; "The Education of the \Vhole Man" (Jacks) ; ", Christianity in Politics" (Fox); "E\'ery l\Ian's Story of the Old Testament" (Mann) ; " Haydn's Bible Dictionary" (EeL Boutell).

J. LE PREVOST.--" Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches" (Vols. 1., II., Ill., 1\'. and Y.) (Carlyle).

"The \Vorld of Science" (Taylor) ; " A History of German Literature" (Robertson) ; " Practical Organic Chemistry" (:'IIann and Saunders) ; " Mapwork and Practical Geography" (Bygott); "Great Britain from Adam Smith to the Present Day" (Fay) (z copies) ; " Freedom and Organization I8q-Hiq (Russell); "Athletes in Action" (W'cbster) ; "Characters of Shakespeare's Plays" (Hazlitt); "Tom Jones" (\'01. 1.) (Fielding) ; " Roderick Random" (Vols. 1. and II.) (Smollet); "Shakespeare" (Raleigh); "Photography" (:VIees); "T\\,e!\'e Centuries of Rome" (Baker); "A History of English Literature" (Ed. Buchan) ; "The Plays of John Galsworthy" (Ed, Duck\\'orth) ; " Weather Science for Everybody" (Brunt) (2 copies).

To Genaal Fictio}l Libmn'
K, HICl;::\IAX.-" The House of the Ano\\'" C\Iason).
To junior Liln'ary
E. F. FIELU,-" l\Ianlllloth Book for Boys" (Various).

To VIth Form Libmry
" Ten Days Off " (Dunn) ; " Great Stories of Human Courage" (Various);
" A Historical 'Bus" (\'arious) ; " Happiness and Success" (S Famous, Men); "The Major Pleasures of Life" (Armstrong); "The Minor Pleasures of Life" (:\Iaca1l1ay); "Personal Pleasures" (Macaulay); ":lIore Modern Short Stories" (\'arious); "E\'eryday Science" (Haslett) ; " The Fortunes of Captain Blood" (Sabatini) ; " The Secret. of Lake Tana " (Charlton),
To General Library—
“Modern Detective Stories “ (Various) “The T. C. Bridges Adventure
Book” ; “ Wings over Eldorado” (Taylor) “Where Danger Beckons”
(Various) “ The School’s Airmen “ (Goodyear) “ The Secret Island,”
(Westerman) ; “The Secret Aeroplane “ (Marsh); “The Inca’s
Treasure House “ (Verrill) ; “ Adventure on Wheels “ (Sexvell)
Electricity for Boys “ (Hawks) “ Brown’s First Case “ (Poole)
“An Empire Omnibus” (Various); “The Airship Golden Hind”
(XVesterman) (2 copies) ; “ Ringed by Fire “ (Westerman) ; “Tireless
Wings “ (Westerman) ; “ Captain Flick” (Westerman) ; “The Mystery
of Diamond Creek” (Macdonald) ; “Radium Island “ (Bourne) ; “A
Prefect’s Uncle “ (Wodehouse) ; “ The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
(Doyle) ; “ His Last Bow “ (Doyle) “ The White Company” (Doyle)
“Adventures of Sherlock Holmes “ (Doyle) ; “Memoirs of Sherlock
Holmes “ (Doyle) “ The Hound of the Baskerville “ (Doyle)
“Adventures of Gerard” (Doyle).
To Junior Library—
“How, Why and When? Aeroplanes” (Way) ; “The Wonder Book of
How It’s Done” “The Book of Nature’s Marvels” (Olcott) ; “The
World Was Gay” (Powell) ; “The Yellow Cat” (Grigs) ; “Zoo Tales
(Gillespie) “ The Middle Country “ (Price) ; “ The Touchstone
(Euphan and Klaxon); “Science in Wonderland” (Low) ; “The
Story of Buckie’s Bears” (Fay and Bufikins) “Where the Rainbow
Ends “ (Mills) ; “ The Children’s England “ (Lee) ; “ Kelpie, the
‘Gypsies’ Pony “ (Williams) “ Six in a Family “ (Graham) ; “Trooper
Useless “ (Greene) ; “ Let’s Do a Play “ (Bennett) ; “ On the Banks
•of the Amazon” (Kingston) “A Voyage Round the World”
(Kingston) ; “ Young Fu “ (Lewis) ; “ Master Skylark “ (Bennett)
“The Book of England for Young People” (Mitton) ; “He went
with Marco Polo “ (Kent).
S.C.F.

This competition will be held on the qth June, at 6.30 p.m.,
under the following conditions
Team.—The team will consist of nine boys (s leader and 8 members).
Dress—House running vest, white shorts and white Gym. shoes.
Competition—
(1) A group of Exercises—taken continuously.
(2) Agility.—(a) Handspring (mat).
(b) Backspring (mat), Headspriug (top section of box
or mat).
(c) Forward Roll along Box.
(d) To be decided.
(3) Vaulting.—(a) Long through Vault (box).
(b) Reverse Vault (buck).
(c) Astride Vault (pommell horse).
(d) Back Vault (pommell horse).
(4) Game.—Scrimmage Ball.
The points obtained in the competition will be counted in
the House Championship.
P.T.R.

    The Art and Craft Society continues to flourish. Its bounds
are of necessity limited, and several applicants have been dis-
appointed. We would like to express our regret to those who
wish to join hut cannot be included on account of limited
accommodation.
    In the Art Room, large scale Tempora paintings have been
popular, as also stencilling and lino-cutting. In connection with
the last mentioned, some boys who have become proficient
in the technique are attempting multi-colour blocks ; a fascinating
craft requiring some skill in keying the several coloured printings.
    A few boys have been stencilling on fabric to adorn the panels
of fire screens made in the woodwork shop, while others have
carried out all-over patterns for useful cloth articles.
    Production has been in full swing in the workshop, where
an ambitious and full programme has been successfully achieved.
Having established a tradition, larger scale jobs were under-
taken, among which may be mentioned book-cases, tea trolleys,
small tables and cabinets of various descriptions. The lathe,
as always, has been a very popular and well patronised machine.
Electric table lamp stands must have contributed to some con-
siderable extent to the sale of electrical equipment in the district.
Co-operation with the Art Room, as mentioned before, has been
maintained wherever possible, and we may yet establish a
soft furnishing” department.
    With the advent of the finer weather and lighter evenings
of the summer term, activities will cease, to be renewed with
even greater vigour (we hope) in the autumn.

Form V. (Arts and Sci.).—Allingham, Haines, Harman, P. J.
Harvey, Howarth, M. G. Jenkins, Menter.
V. (Gen.).—L. L. Thompson (2), Kenward, L. G. Webster.
V. (Eng.).—F. J. Evans (2), V. L. Stanley (2), Eversfleld,
F. J. Johnson, Keirs.
Form Upper 111.—S. E. \V. Carter (4), D. S. Hopper (4), Robson
(4), Amos (s), F. E. Ashman (j, Jell (s), Walsh (3),
C. ER. ‘Wilson (s), Chicandard (2), Cody (2), Baxter,
Bushell, Newing.
Middle 111.—Vickery.
Lower III.—J. Smith (2).
Upper 11.—Gray (3), McFarlane (s), S. A. Price (s), J. B. S.
Brabbam (2), Friend.
Middle 11.—A. Hill (s), J. H. Munday (3), Oliver (s),
Porter (2), L. W. Thompson (2), Eagles, Simpson,
Stevens, Twist.
Upper 1.—Mulcahy (s), R. D. Pilcher (3), P. R. Reeves (s),
Buss (2), E. N. Foster (2), Killiner (2), F. J. King
(2), Mclnnes (2), Mummery (2), H. Brabbam, S. D.
Bradley, Flanders, Maidstone, Marsden, Silby, J. L.
Smith.
Middle 1.—Bish (3), Sedgwick (s), Catlow (2), G. Carter,
Pott, Sanderson, Youngson.
Lower 1.—Dane (4), A. J. V. Evans (3).
Trans.~~L.C. J. King (4), Rust (4), M. \Vilson (4), I. Kemp
(i), 1W. N. Pittock.
Upper Prep.—Allin (4), Russell (4), D. W. Atherden (3),
Field (3), Watts (s), Bowhill.
Lower Prep.—D. G. Atwood, P. J. Davis, C. H. Peverley.

E. D. GILHAM (193o—37).—Junior Prefect; Library Prefect;
School XV. Rugby (1936—7); Cap, 1936; School 2nd XI.
Football (capt. 1936) ; House 1st XI. Cricket ; School Choir;
Pharos Committee. To Messrs. Hart and Co., Dover.
A. C. VINcE (1930—36)—Deputy Organist; School Choir; School
Orchestra ; Dramatic Society. To Civil Service Clerkship,
Chatham.
J. C. GooDsoN (1934—36)—School 2nd XI. Football (1936)
House 1st XI. Cricket. Award of Merit R.L.S.S. (1936).
Apprentice, R.A.F., Halton.
F. G. STEARN (1931—37)—School Athletic Team (1936); House
1st XV. Rugby; House 2nd XI. Cricket; Cpl. Cadet Corps
(Band) ; Chingford, 1936—37 (Cup 1936) ; School Orchestra;
School Choir; Pharos Committee. To Clerkship; Messrs.
Harby and Uden (Solicitors).
F. C. OTT (1933—37).—House 2nd XI. Cricket and Soccer; 2nd
XV. Rugby. Removed to Gravesend.
K. J. Too~ (1936)—School 1st XI. Cricket, 1936 (Cap) ; House
2nd XI. Football. Joined father’s business.
A. K. SMITHSON (~I93I—37).—House 2nd XI. Football; House
2nd XV. Rugby. To Mr. Longley; Electrician.
D. W. WATERS (1928—36).—School Orchestra.
E. C. BUTT (1931—36).—Apprentice R.A.F.
H. T. PAYNTER (1932—36) .—To Messrs. Worsfold and Hayward.
S. W. KENNEDY (1929—36).—To Packet Yard, Dover.
H. W. RELT (xg3i—36).—To Packet Yard, Dover.
‘C. A. TAYLOR (i933—36).—To Gas Co., Deal.
J. A. B. HOLMES (1935—36).—Removed to London.
J. K. ORCHARD (1935—36) .—To Standard Telephones, London.
P. L. B. GRAHAM (1934—36) .—Removed to Guisborough.
A. RAwsoN (1936—37).—Removed to Woolwich.
R. G. DOWNER (1934—36).

Dr. R. A. Pelham, of Birmingham University, visited the
School on i4th December, and gave a talk on “Rambles in
Central Africa.” The members of the Upper School who
attended were fortunate in hearing a vivid account of an
interesting region, illustrated by lantern slides of views taken
by Dr. Pelham himself. Hearty thanks were accorded to the
lecturer, whose talk was obviously much appreciated by all
present.

We are indebted to Mr. E. B. Buss for the gift to the School
collection of two crocodiles’ eggs from Tanganyika.

Mr. Rothwell has played hockey for Kent in two matches
during the term—against Essex on 13th January, and against
Buckinghamshire on 2nd February.

The following Examination results have been received during
the term N. N. Blaxland, First Examination for Medical Degree.
T. Lennon, London Matriculation.
C. Paddock, London Matriculation.
J. Constable, More Advanced Mathematics in London
Matriculation.

We regret that the Annual Inter-School Sports which were
to have taken place on the grounds of the Simon Langton School,
Canterbury, on 20th March, have had to be cancelled, owing to
difficulties caused by the continued bad weather. They ~viI1 be
held at Canterbury next year.

The contributions to the School Charity Fund this term
amount to ~9 6s. od. up to i~th March.

A gift of ten shillings by Paul Coles for gramophone records
is gratefully acknowledged.

We congratulate P. J. Coveney on his performance at the
Folkestone Competitive Musical Festival, organised by the
Folkestone Rotary Club and held on Saturday, 6th March.
He was second in the Vocal Class for Boys, and second in the
Class, open to any voice, under i8 years of age.

    Shaw wrote “You Never Can Tell” in an attempt to comply
with many requests for a play on the lines of a fashionable
comedy. All the necessary ingredients are present—laughter,
tears, music, hotel life, a Don Juan, and a domestic tangle—but
although the comedy is undeniably present, •the fashions are
Shavian and the characters fashionable only in thdir dresses.
Shaw himself said,” When a comedy is performed, it is nothing
to me that the spectators laugh; any fool can make an audience
laugh. I want to see how many of them, laughing or grave, ar~
in the melting mood,” and this play is a practical demonstration
of that principle of comedy writing. Mrs. Clandon and her
children, William and his son, are not the people one would
expect to encounter in the usual fashionable comedy; the
characterization is too good, and the ethics involved too subtle.
When, therefore, one declares one’s conviction that the Dramatic
Society did justice to the play, it is no mean compliment, for
when nine out of ten lovers of Shaw go to see one of his plays
performed, they usually take with them a sense of impending
disappointment and come away still disillusioned—the tenth
writes this.
    The central figure, to my mind, was William, whose character
has so much light and shade, and is so bewildering a mixture of
philosophic resignation, pride and business acumen that it is,
perhaps, the most difficult of all the parts to portray. I looked
for these traits and found them all in the interpretation. Equally
well brought out was the contrast between Mrs. Clandon’s.
restrained desire for self-expression and the boisterous irrepres-
sibility of Dolly and Philip, and all these actors are to be sincerely
congratulated on their performance.
    For Gloria Clandon, too, there can be nothing but praise—
she looked the part, dressed the part, and, most important of
all, succeeded in surrounding herself with the quiet forceful
dignity that the part demanded. It was a difficult task to pre-
serve the credulity of the audience when, after all his revela-
tions, she decided to marry the heart-hreaking Valentine, and it
was an achievement to maintain verisimilitude at this point.
    Gloria’s lover (who, being a dentist, should have been made
of far sterner stuff) wilted most convincingly at the right moment
and succeeded in winning our regard and alienating our sympathy just as a comparatinly innocuous Don Juan should do, I cannot, however, imagine such a butterfly disposing of his gmfi landlord and the rent arrears with quite the same ease as. Valentine did. But that is what Shaw intended, and the acting was good. Valentine is not a fighter, and I cannot imagine NIr. Crampton submitting without a greater struggle, As for Mr. Crampton, he was as gruff and ill-tempered as even Shaw could WiS;l for, and played the heavy-handed parent admirably.
    Mr. McComus, the family lawyer, had a difficult task'set him beclUse, although he is made a butt for the witticisms of the children, he is no fool, and he acted well to combine wisdom and foolishness without sacrificing effect.
    There remains NIr. Bohun, .who was obviously of Norman blood and did not, for one moment, allow the audience to forget it. I liked his booming voice and his brow-beating manner, al1d the way in which he unbent when Dolly refused to be intimidated by him-a good performance.
    Any scene in which the actors have to eat and drink calls fo,' great attention to detail on the part of the producer, and ic constant watchfulness on the part of the actors. There are so many difficulties in reconciling the actions of eating with voice, gesture and position, that a single error can ruin everything, It is pleasant to record that, in this play, the luncheon scene was excellent, and no small measure of the credit is due to the kitchen staff, whose silent efficiency was beyond reproach. The Jl.hid at the Dentist's rooms was equally good-a treasure amongst servants.
    The settings were excellent, and although, naturally, not so coJ'Jurful as those of last year's production, at least as ingenious because, in spite of the difficult changes (one from a dentist's. room to a fashionable restaurant), almost every piece of scenery and furniture required was on the stage when the curtain first went up, and all subsequent" shifts" were effected by changing the combination and arrangement of the pieces. The Stage Manager and his assistants acquitted themselves well.
    The only hitches were a few patches of inaudibility and, on the second night, a short period when one or two of the actors. took up positions which placed their faces in deep shadow at ;'L time when they should have been in the limelight. But these weTe stTaws on the surface; the current of the play Tan strongly and smoothly, and the Dramatic Society is sincerely to be congratulated on a very fine performance.
    The School Orchestra assisted and played a selection that ranged from Noel Coward to \¥ agner. Their music was well received by the audience and deserves high commendation. To all concerned our appreciation and thanks for an evening's excellent entertainment.

    Nowe whan thatte icie wyndes do howle, ye poore scribe cloth sitte hymselve down in hys hnmbnlle attique (lyk unto othre grete men), and doth wracke hise hede, sore stridcenne by ye drede Highcertiffe, lor to endyte aIle ye tragique and eke mirthefulle happenyngs.
    Therfor wol he endevoure, aft ere muchcl scraceh\"ll~:::e of hede, and studeynge 01 ancienne tomes (there for to see what ye scribes 01 yore hadde y-writ) to recounte what is 5emeley for ye to liste. Butte yet he kan not what to write, lone in ye mounthes of Hivene ye Piene du Nord is desolaat, and lytel Ordrey, for divers reSOllnes, laffs no longene.
    Nathelesse there comes to hym some memorie of ye !\'~clsque yclept "Lnvve in a Dentystrie" or belike" YeN obIt Arte of Self-Defense," as stodied by one Vallentyne soone to become an housebonde.
    Ande aftene this merrie masque, ye playerres diclcle not hie hirselves hoomewards, but with moche swett warblnlge (lyk unto ye fogges-hornes) and eke a pleyinge on ye '"p)lel1e at ye Gayte of Snarre didde they rouse nppe ye noble folke of Donnes from hir slumberre. Ande monic didde wollde:TC at ye strange attyre of some playerres, bedighte with hir nmstccchcs and wiskherres.
    Leterre, as guerdonne of hir travail this same compagnie did yisite Nolnod, there for to see othre playenes muchie gt'cter thanne they. Ther also didde hem see the famouse Ban'es of Milke, oon of which men clerc "Y e Bispotted Cowe," a ples~mnte shoppe where fayre maides do konkoct divers straunge d:Tnkes yclept "shaykes." But whyl thatte swich thynges made lyghte our hertes, grete sorrowe didde awaite us in ye Castelle.
    For anon, ye newt and wys O,'erlorde did annonce a myghtie bataille in termes ande condiciones lyk as to these. "011 my left, Prelimne, yclept Ye Nolrod Nailerre. On my ryghte Ye Fightynge Fyfth Formerre. Sevenne roundes each of. thre houres. No swottynge betweene ye ronndes." But unlyke ye othre Bigge Fyghtes, ther was noon rennynge commentc-.i,'e on this grete struggelle. Therfor we do not hearkenne unt(l " Ye Nailerre hath ledde with hys lefts," or" Ye Fyfth Forme:-rc has takenne muchel punisshemente, and is beatenne al butte to dethe."
    Nowe, howene, this grete stryfe doth seeme onlie a dreame, and the menlle of ye chateau do give hirselves uppe to othre simpn]]e and harmelesse plesures.
    For stylle do certayne caitiffes talke and dreme in ye AIle of Books, and doeth nat hir privat studie. Nowe still doth Nelsmme locke ye dones uppe ful well with baar and bolte, and ye overretyme liketh him not. Nowe doth Sire Barcoul darkenne ye Labbe and murmure straungely underre hys berde aboute "prodllctionne and kamerangelles." And nowe, beste of aIle do ye Vacances drawe nyghe. Butte, my lytel ones, if anie of ye noble Knyghtes hath bid ye swotte mannefullie thereinne, ryghte well obeye his behestes, for nexte somerre, if ye do not, a dredefulle doome will verilv befalle you.
    Butte if ye haf noon desir" (and noon have) for to laboure, go thenne devoure ye grete bake Pharos, and speke not too harshe
aboute.

    Practices commenced early in the term in preparation for the
School play, “You Never Can Tell,” by G. B. Shaw. The music
was taken from selections by Schubert, Wagner, Delibes, Greig,
Offenbach and Noel Coward, and was deeply appreciated by the
audience. Those who took part were R. E. Allen, A. E. Cadman,
S. E. Carter, F. Goldsmith, XV. Grognet, R. W. Haines, E. C.
Mantle, C. F. Moor, F. J. Niblett, A. G. Paddock, R. Powell,
S. A. Rigden, D. W. Roberts, E. Rotherham, G. R. Snelgrove,
F. G. Steam, D. W. Waters, R. F. Woodard, and members of
the Staff, whose services are gratefully acknowledged.
    During the latter half of the term practices have been con-
tinued, the music prepared by the Orchestra including the well-
known “Unfinished Symphony” of Schubert, selections from
“Rosamunde,” by Schubert, “Prince Igor,” by Borodin, easier
marches, overtures, etc.
    But the School Orchestra is urgently in need of additions if
balance is to be maintained, and all who can play any instru-
ment, particularly the violin, should join at once; simpler pieces
are always included at practices for beginners. Boys in the
lower forms are asked to consider taking up some musical
instrument, which will prove an enjoyment for life. The question has been raised as to whether the School should hold violin classes, in order to be sure of a steady flow of recruits.
R.E.A.

    This term has seen two series of concerts. A Beethoven series, during which such well-known compositions as the" Fifth Symphony," the" Fifth Concerto,' and the" :.Yloonlight Sonata," were heard.
    The second series was of more modern music by such composers as Sibelius, Stravinsky, Holst, Ravel, Bax, Strauss, Gershwin, Delius, V aughan- Williams and Rachmaninoff. Here we must stop to thank lVlr. Darby, through whose kindness we were allowed to hear Rachmaninoff's beautiful concerto in C minor. The composer and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra do full justice to this romantic, inspiring work, on the record we heard. This is not the first time Mr. Darby has lent us re-coreis, and I am sure the dinner boys wish him the best of luck in his retirement.
    Although the list of composers seems pretty varied, the School Record Library is far from complete, and donations would be \'ery acceptable. G.L.W.

    On 18th February, a small and select party, composed at members of the Dramatic Society and Orchestra, having established itself, complete with newspapers and sandwiches, in an extremely comfortable 'bus, started for London. In a very short time we disembarked at the "Royal Oak," slaked our thirst, tried our hands at darts, and sped' off again. The remainder of the journey was considerably enlivened by some very effectively-rendered refrains, which to my mind, compared favourably with those soul-stirring efforts of the Male Voice Chorus (Section E), together with some delightful excerpts from the "Tales of Hoffmann" as conceived by our budding Orplwus.
    Before the last crumbs had been entirely disposed of, we arrived at our destination, and disembarked, proving prohtl.ess, I fear, to a seller of ::\laps of London. who stood hopefully by.
    Here the party split up, the rendez\'ous being the Ac:,clemy Cinema. \\'e reassembled at the appointed hour and entered the theatre, where we were to see Paula \"essely in " Emte." But I am sure that the most popular item on the programme was a "Silly Symphony," where Mickey Mouse and Co., together with a miraculous St. Bernard, became mountaineers in Switzerland. After seeing this through for a second time, we e:nerged into Oxford Street, with instructions to meet next at the Strand
Corner-House, for tea. In the meantime, howe\'er, I fear th~.t the newly established Milk-Bars proved an irresistible attraction to some members of our party, and so, later, they seemed to survey the menu at Lyons', with a somewhat jaundiced eye. rt was very enlightening also, to see, by their expert handling of a tea-pot, the extent to which smne bo~'s had been domesticated.
    Tea finished, the climax, or to descend into French, the" piece de resistance '.' was now at hand. In a single p,,:ty we tra\'elled by tube to Waterloo, thence, past murky \\'atc:'loo Station to the Old \'ic, arriving there a little before the f:.c-st -curtain. .
    Nor were our expectations disappointed. The four-honr show held us and every other member of the audience h,m beginning to end, and I elo not think that it would be an exag"c~jtiOll to say that for the first time, most of us realised what 1'o:o"ibilities the stage really holds. Shortly before midnight, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, died in Horatio's arms, and with his dc.',th ended a wonderful evening.
    The journey back pro\'ed uneventful, except for some r~ltlter disconcerting games that were invented, \\'e again halted <it the" Royal Oak," and again slaked our thirst, this time wit h tea or coffee; although none actually fell asleep it was in a rattler .drowsy condition that we eventually reached Dover. Naturally Dn the next, or rather the same morning, the utmost benefit was extracted from those extra hours granted to us.
    It remains to offer Mr. Watt and Mr. Thomas our gratefllt thanks for enabling us to spend a day, that was not only extremely enjoyable, but one that will long be remembered.
J.J.M.

    Investigation into past numbers of The Pharos reveals that this Society has never flourished for more than a term 0:' so <:it a time. ' However, an effort has been made to re-establish it :permanently, and it is to be hoped that apathy on the part of members of the Sixth Forms will not cause it to suffer its usual fate.
    We are deeply indebted to Mr. Thomas for his help in formin,C; the Society, and also to those members of the Staff who have .acted as Chairmen at our debates.
    Results ;
27th November, 1936.
        "That Facism is preferable to Communism."
    Proposer, P. C. Philpott. Seconded b)! R S. Fowles.
    Opposer, F. H. Martin. Seconded by G. Stretch.
        Chairman, Mr. King. Motion passed, 9-4.
4th December, 1936.
“That Industry should be nationalized.”
Proposer, G. Stretch. Seconded by G. H. Marsh.
Qpposer, R. S. Fowles. Seconded by I. R. Weir.
Chairman, Mr. Thomas. Motion rejected, 10—3.

19th January, 1937.
“That Vivisection should be abolished.”
Proposer, J. lVlyers. Seconded by R. Delahaye.
Opposer, G. L. Watt. Seconded by J. Constable.
Chairman, Mr. Allen. Motion rejected, 5—4.

4th March, 1937.
“That the invention of the Flying Machine has been
detrimental to human progress.
Proposer, F. H. Martin. Seconded by MI. R. Haydon.
Opposer, C. Paddock. Seconded by I. R. Weir.
Chairman, Mr. Froude. Motion rejected, 11—5.
F.H.M.

    In the Fifth and Sixth there are always a number of boys
who have a definite ambition to go on to a university, though
very often they have but the haziest ideas of what that entails.
For their information I have tried to set down a few ideas which
came into my head as I “looked back and forgetfully wondered”
about my own after-school days.
    Perhaps the most important thing to realise is that at the
university, study becomes much more a question of free-will
than at school; indeed, there are very few compulsory regula-
tions, except one or two humorous relics, such as wearing cap.
and gown, and being in College by twelve, which even the most
scrupulous undergraduate finds it difficult not to break at least
once. It is quite possible, should one be so inclined, to do no
work at all except attending a few lectures. There are quite a
number who do this absolute minimum, either because they are
fools or because they are geniuses, and sometimes, perhaps,
because they are assured of a nice comfortable job later on. As
there are probably not many at the Dover County School who
fall into any of these categories, it is as well for them to learn
to work for themselves. Strange as it may seem to some Fifth-
formers cramming for School Certificate, it is quite worth while
reading books with no bearing whatever on the examination
syllabus. It is rather hard to acquire such habits, but they
make work so much easier at the university, that the trouble is
well worth while.
    Nine out of ten people who leave school for college will tell
you that they have no definite aim in view, but like Mr. Micawber
are hoping that something will turn up. Nowadays “callings”
are only too rare, and I am convinced that it is best, if possible,
to make up your mind early. The ultimate goal may be
medicine, law, engineering, agriculture, the civil service, politics,
education, or just plain business; the choice is bewildering,
but worth making. Nor is it necessary to feel tied to the
subjects specialised in at school. So many six-scientists think
they will become research chemists or physicists—very few do.
Nearly all university courses start from scratch as it were,
and require very little previous knowledge of the subject.
Some of the cleverest men the school has produced have been
highly successful in subjects hardly touched at schc~ol. You
learn to learn at school, and at the university. The self-imposed
effort is of great value, even though in many cases the strings of
facts and figures are not worth twopence to you later on. Any
of the following subjects could be read by an arts man :—history,
geography, modern languages, law, economics ; while the scientists
have a choice of physics, chemistry, zoology, physiology, botany,
mineralogy, geology, psychology, bio-chemistry; and if they like
to be a little more adventurous, agriculture or engineering.
    So far this article seems to have been devoted entirely to
study, so let me say right away that almost as bad as doing no
work at all, is the attempt to do too much. Public schoolboys
still have a slight feeling of superiority over their secondary
school contemporaries. Most of it is pure snobbery, and as
such can be disregarded, but I suspect that there is sometimes
a grain of reason in the attitude. So often the secondary school
boy goes up to college laden with the responsibility of a scholar-
ship which he feels he must justify by brilliant examination
results. He becomes a bookworm and a bore. I always feel
that such people would succeed equally well by studying a
correspondence course. At the university your own ideas should
be sprouting, and everything open to question. The benefits
to be had from self-expression in the almost innumerable clubs
and societies is one of the best things the universities have to
offer. The bookworm may get his first-class honours, but the
world has not much use for a lop-sided, “one-track’~ mind.
It is often difficult, while at school, to realise how small is the
value of the knowledge acquired there, and how great the value
of the habits formed in acquiring it.
    Finally, may I wish good luck to all would-be undergraduates,
and assure them that whatever their inclinations may be the
universities are, as far as I know, the h~.ppiest places on earth.
“AN OLD Boy.”

    If you look back in the bound volumes of The Pharos to the
years just before the opening of the School in Astor Avenue, you
will find a regular feature, “Notes from Ladywell.” What visions
of early school days it called to mind, when I came across it.
the other day I I was in Upper Trans. when the move to the
new School was made. We seemed to be a family all to our-
selves; there was no organ, but morning prayers and the hymn.
led by our responsible master and accompanied on the piano,
were very hearty and enjoyable. We did not see very much of
the Senior School Masters, but we saw a good deal of the ones
at Ladywell, and we got to know them well, and they knew us.
Then there were always regular visits to look forward to of
masters from the Senior School—Mr. Francis for Art, and Mr.
Pascall for Drill I seem to remember best. Occasionally we had
more august visitors, and now and then we paid a visit to Frith
Road for some important occasion. Perhaps it was necessary to
remind us that we were only a part of something grander; but
Ladywell still remained the” School” to all intents and purposes.
We may have been cramped for room, there may have been no
playground, but we must have had compensations, for none of
us found life dull or irksome. Did we have a long way to go to
games at Loughills? We did not mind that a bit, for we left
school early and had a good game every fine afternoon. What
a life I Then—perhaps because of the lack of playground—trivial
incidents in the classroom seemed to stand out prominently.
    How well I can remember those battles between Upper Trans.
and l.a (i) and l.a (ii)—in which rough note books were put to a
new use, though we can hardly claim to be the originators of it.
Who among the “Upper Transites~’ has forgotten those two
handsome butterfly cases, destined, alas I to be an easy mark
for an erring slipper, or the boy who lost his front tooth, with
the aid of a blackboard duster plus H ? How many remember
the anguished look on the face of the boy who gasped out,” Please,
Sir, I’ve swallowed a collar stud !“ Happily he soon recovered..
I can look back with amusement at incidents which were then
more conducive of tears than smiles. Shall I ever forget those
awful moments while waiting outside the staifroom door—who
says time flies?
    These little incidents, however, are not all that stand out in
my mind when I think of Ladywell; I am sure that we all
remember the pains we took to obtain a bumper charity collec-
tion, even if we did have to do it by hook and by crook. Form
Magazines, the gross proceeds of which went to charity, were
edited with alarming rapidity—to the great concern of the staff,
whose conscience obliged them to purchase every edition. How
many of the masters remember their “Johnny Walker” badge,
another delightful means of extracting money for charity, whereby
if you failed to produce the badge on demand a fine of one penny
was imposed? Woe betide any master who changed his suit I
    But “the old order changeth, yielding place to new “—and
to most boys now at school the word Ladywell has already lost
all si~nificance. Let us not forget, however, that it is vitally
connected with the history of the School, and let us not forget
him who was responsible for the smooth running of that happy
community, and for those enjoyable days at the “Tech.”
R.E.A.

As he mounts his bicycle he waves his hand, shouts a cheery
farewell and pedals furiously away, flashing past lamp-posts and
doffing his cap to the people whom he and his parents know.
He whistles, but the sound dies on his lip; for, as he rounds the
bend, the wind catches him and he feels spots of rain; so he
dismounts to put on his cape. On starting off again, he knows
he is in for a bad time owing to wind and rain becoming more
fierce. But worse is to come, for he sees the Town Hall clock
reading 8.45. Fifteen minutes I How can he do it in such
weather? But he tries, putting on a spurt. Then comes the
hill, which most people would rather walk; but this dauntless
youth rides on. As he gets nearer to school, every inch seems
like a yard to him ; but on, still on, he rides. Rain is collecting
in his cape, and his cap is getting soaked, while his body remains.
dry, so far. At last, through the gates into the bicycle shed I
No places are available, so he props his bicycle against the
wooden screen. As he steps off the pedal a pool of water which
has collected in his cape runs down his legs.
The cloakroom, and a warm class-room at last, in which to
warm his cold hands and to be away from that driving rain and
tearing wind—but only to do lessons I
J. SMITH (Lower III.).

In Dover did a goodly man
A charming pleasure-ground decree;
Where Dour, so fair above, yet ran
Unsightly, sadly marred by man,
Down to the sunlit sea.
So soon two miles of pleasant ground
Appeared, where once grim walls were found.
And now Dour smiling flows below the mills,
‘Neath bridges fair, past many a stately tree,
All bright and clear as when it left the hills;
Reflecting sunny spots of greenery.
N. PAIN (Middle III.).

All things are showing signs of new life,
To gladden our hearts in our daily strife.

Out of the egg there pops a small bird,
And the sound of his cheeping will soon be he::>rd.

Out runs a rabbit! There goes a lamb!
See his long tail as he frisk~-near his dam.

There's a brown squirrel, all frisky again;
He peeps round the tree as you walk down the hnc.

And the flowers are all bursting forth anew,
They feel the warmth of the bright sun, too.

I pass on my way, though I'm loath to depart;
But I feel the delight of new life in my heart.

L. R. BISH (Middle I.).

Take to the road and see the world;
Admire the countryside.
March along through the mud or the he3.t,
Without a thought of blistered feet,
Or a wish that you could ride.

Take to the wave and see the world;
'Tis a happy life and free.
Just forget that you're swabbing the board,
Or groaning aloud in the sea-sick ward,
And the world is but the sea.

Take to the air and see the world
From a different point of view.
You'll find it looks better from upside down.
Though it dwindle beneath to the size of a crown,
Don't shudder and gasp" Adieu! "

Give me an atlas to see the world
In a chair, as I sprawl at ease.
Then I feel the romance of peoples afar,
'Mid the rice-fields of China, or vines of Navarre,
In the lands beyond the seas.

B. H. MANNING (Upper IV.).

Skimming the ice on the frozen mere,
\rith blood a-tingle and cheeks aglow,
While the song of the skate rings crisp and clear,
And the joy of living is all you know.

When the snow drifts deep, and it's quick to bind;
Draping the "'orIel in a cloak of white,
There's the rollicking fun that you'll always find,
In the gi,'e and take of a snCl\,'ball fight.

Or perhaps tobog"aning suits ~'our game,
And away you go to the nearby hills,
There's sport in plenty' that's far from tame,
In a coasting run with its countless thrills.

\Vhen the weather breaks, and the ice gives way,
You'll still find plenty of things to do,
Your favourite games once more hold sway
Rugger and soccer, and hockey too.
R. BuRTox (Middle IV.).

It was a dreary winter night,
And I was in a sorry plight.

I was for careless ,vork detained,
'Twas dark before I freedom gained.

And when at length my task was done,
I left the class-room at a run.

But soon I had to slacken pace,
And carefully my way to trace.

The corridor had little light,
N or I a torch to aid my sight.

What is that strange, low sound I hear?
I hold my breath; there's something near.

What is that gliding form-all white?
What is it gives me such a fright?

In terror I let fall my books,
. I hear a voice-it is the cook's.
J. HILLS (Lower IlL).

Alone he sat; his burning eyes were fixed
Upon a table where some papers lay;
His teeth gnawed at his nails, and now and then
His fingers lean caressed his hair, turned grey.

And when at length the da\vn did flush the sky,
It found him sad and weary in his chair,
His face still lined with worry; and the droop
Of his bent shoulders showed his deep despair.

Right through the moDling there he sat alone,
An image true to life of misery;
His fevered hand still held an idle pen,
But ever further seemed his thoughts to flee.

Such was his state. Then all at once he gasped,
For thoughts came gushing forth in sudden flood.
He quickly set them down, and, 10 ! above,
The legend" For Tlze Plzaros " boldly stood. ,

W. W. ROBSO}! (Upper III.).

Thurs. Apr. 22. Term begins.
Sat. May i. Special Place Examination.
Sat. S. Cricket—School v. D.Y.R.M.S.
Wed. 12. Coronation of H.M. King George Vi.
Wed. 12 to Mon. May 17. School Holidays.
Sat. 22. Cricket—School v. Faversham Grammar School.
Wed. 26. Cricket—School v. Chatham House School.
Sat. June 5. Cricket—School v. Harvey Grammar School.
Wed. ~. Inter-House Gymnastic Competition.
Sat. 12. Cricket—School v. Simon Langton School.
Wed. i6. London General School and Higher Certificate
Examinations start.
Wed. ,, i6. Cricket—School v. Margate College.
Thurs.,, 17. Cricket—School v. Wembley Wanderers.
Wed. July ~. Cricket—School v. Staff.
Sat. i~. School Athletic Sports.
Tues. 20. Inter-School Swimming Sports at Folkestone.
Wed. 21. Cricket—School v. Ashford Grammar School.
Thurs. 22. School Swimming Sports.
Sat. 24. Cricket—School v. Parents.
Wed. 28. Term ends.
(All the above cricket matches are 1st XI. home fixtures.)

CONTENTS.
Notices		"You Never Can Tell"
Editorial		Ye Chronycle
Another Chapter Begins		Orchestral Notes
Presentation to Mr. Whitehouse		Dinner Hour Concert Notes
Parents' Association		The Old Vic
Old Pharosians		Sixth Form Debating Society
House Notes		The University
School Rugby		Lest We Forget
School Societies' Account		Getting There
1st Cadet Coy. C.P. (F.) R.E.		A Vision of the Future
The School Library		Signs of Spring
Inter-House Gymnastic Competition		Seeing the World
Art and Craft Society		Winter
Merit List		A Scare
Valete		Inspiration
Gleams and Flashes		Events of Summer Term