No. 86. DECEMBER, 1937. VOL. XXVII.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 26th 1Iarch. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 2nd March.
    We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School, Ramsgate), The Ashfordian, '[he Langtonian, The Harvein, The Erithian, The Bordel1ian, The Anchor (Gillingham County School), The Fram (Frimley and Camberley County School), Faversham Grammar School JI agazine, The 11;[ agazine of the County School for Girls, Dover, The Limit (Loughborough College), and Bush Leaves.
    Copies of the current issue of The Pharos, or of back numbers _hich are in stock, may be obtained from the Editor, price gd..
    Spring Term, 1938.-The Spring Term will begin on Thursday, 13th January, and end on Wednesday, 30th :\Iarch. Holders of season tickets should see that their railway passes are made out tn cover both these dates.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION.

    The Committee and members of the Parents' Association join ,,'ith the Staff in expressing to 3Ir. E. C. Martin, the rctirin.c;Hon. Secretary of the .-\s,;ociation, and to Mrs. 3Iartin, their sincere thanks' for long and devoted service. They all hope that JUr. Martin mav soon be restored to full health. A he"rt\' welcolJl_e is exteJlded to:.\lr. \ V. Havdon, the new SecretalT, ancl to Mrs. Haydon, who is acting as Secretary of the Ladies" C'Jmmittee,

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"At Home."

    There was a \'en- large gathering of Parents at the School on \Vednesclay. 13th O('tol:>er, to celebrate its Annin:;r-<lry, The Headmaster and :.\lrs. Booth were" At Home" to the Parents and Staff, and must have been gratified at the large number who came to Astor Avenue for the occasion. This veal' the " At Home" was held in the enning, as it was thought that many parents would find that part of the day more com-enient to them than the afternoon, The alteration certainh- seemed to justify itself, at any rate as far as the" At Horne ,. was concerned. As in pre\-ious years the parents were able to inspect some of the work done by their offspring in the Art Ronm and the Workshops, Numerous pieces of apparatus had been fitted up in the various laboratorie:3, where members of the Fifth and Sixth Forms acted as demonstrators and gathered round themselves appreciati\-e groups of :\lothers -and Fathers. l\Iany Parents are beginning to know their way about the School quite well. and were able to act as guides to those who were visiting it for the first time, Everybody seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the tour. Later on refreshments were served in the Han, while as in former years the School Orchestra under 11r. \Villis, furnished a musical background to the proceeding.

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Annual Meeting.

    After the" At Home ,. came the Annual General 3Ieetill~' of the Parents' Association, over which l\Ir. C. G, Gane pre':. sided, At the outset the Chairman expressed the deep regret of the members at the illness of their Secretary, l\Ir. :.\Iartin, and paid a generous tribute to the zealous manner in which he had always carried on his duties. It was announced that, although the Secretary had actually resigned, he was willing to continue in office tin a substitute could be found. Mr. Gane suggested, and it was unanimously agreed, that a letter should be sent from the meeting wishing 1\Ir. Martin a speedy recovery.
A tribute was also paid to 1\1rs. :\fartin for the ready assistance she had always given.
    In the course of his remarks the Chairman appealed for more members for the Association, pointing out that with a school the size of theirs, their membership was too small. This appeal met with a ready response and during the evening many new members were enrolled.
    Mr. Haydon, who with '.\Ir. Cadman is retiring from the Committee, took over the duties of the Secretary for the evening.
    The 16th Annual Report summarised the year's activities and congratulated the School on its successes. A ballot was taken for the election of members of the executive committee. The members elected for Dover were Messrs, G, Sayle, A. Newing, H. J. Alcock, W. Silby, J. Williams and C. G. Gane; the ivvo Deal members, 1\lessrs. R. Howarth and H. Menter, were re-elected unopposed.
    Speaking from the body of the Hall, Mr. J. W. Bish suggested that the presence of a lady on the Committee 'would be an advantage. The Chairman heartily agreed, but pointed out that, unfortunately, no lady had been nominated.

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Social Evening.

    Another very successful function arranged by the Parents' Association was the Supper and Social held on \Vednesday t\'ening, 27th October, at the Grand Hotel. There was not a very large attendance, but those who were present spent a most enjoyable eve-ling. Among the guests were the Headmaster and 3Irs, Booth, several members of the School Staff, and iil addition some old friends of the School and the Association, whom it was a pleasure to meet once more.
    The Chairman, Mr. C. G, Gane, proposing the toast of " The Headmaster and Staff," spoke of the efficient way in which the boys of the town and neighbourhood were catered for by the County School, and congratulated those concerned on the many S.Clccesses that had been gained during the year.
    The Headmaster, replying to the toast, said he was convinced that an Association such as theirs was of great assistance to a school, and thanked the members for the help they were rendering.
    Mr. J. Tomlinson, the senior member of the Staff, then proposed" The Association," to which Mr. Gane replied, promising the School the continued support of the Association.
    During the evening the company was entertained with musical items by Miss Freda Pask and Mr. W. Roebuck, Mr. H, Gunn, and 11r. Llewellyn Langley, who was accompanied by Miss Joan Langley, Needless to say, this part of the proceedings was greatly appreciated.
    Another pleasant feature of the evening was the showing of three excellent films by NIl'. Philip Walker, of the Dover Amateur Film Society. The first showed the Gymnastic Display given at
Crabble by boys of the County School at the Coronation Festival.
The next gave scenes of the School Cadets’ Camp at Sandwich
Bay in August. The last was a colour film presenting the
Dukie Boys’ Toy Soldier display.
    When the company broke up it was felt that this Social
must rank as one of the pleasantest functions held by the
Association.

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Whist Drive.

The Whist Drive and Social held at Cave’s Caf~ on Wednes-
day, 8th December, was yet another of the Parents’ very pleasant
and successful functions, twenty-six tables being in play. Mr.
Silby and Mr. Fry acted as M.C.’s. Refreshments were serve4
during an interval, and at the close of play the prizes were
presented to the winners by Mrs. Booth.

OLD PHAROSIANS.

    The Annual General Meeting was held on the 24th September.
Mr. R. A. Cook, who has so ably served the Association for many
years as Honorary Secretary, was unable to offer himself for
re-election owing to pressure of business, and Mr. L. H. R.
Abbott was elected in his place. It was decided to change the
design of the Old Pharosians’ tie to a bolder one to match the
blazer. The tie now costs 3/6 and is obtainable, as before, from
Mr. Peppin, but a current membership card must be produced
when one is purchased.
The Annual Dinner this term was a great disappointment as
regards numbers, there being only i6 present. An excellent
musical programme was given by Mesdames Gunn and Jeffery
and Mr. Gosby, with Mr. Baxter as accompanist. It is hoped
to formulate a scheme in the near future to popularise the
Dinner in an endeavour to make it the success that it should be.
The Re-union dance takes place on the 29th December at
the Grand Hotel, Dover, and you are particularly asked to
reserve the date for this important function so that it may be
made a great success.
May I remind Old Pharosians who have not yet paid their
subscription for 1937-38 that it became due on the 1st August
last.
L. H. R. ABBOTT (Hon. Sec.)

L. H. R. Abbott was admitted a Solicitor of the Supreme
Court on the 12th October.
F. K. G. Balsdon has gained the London B.Sc.
F. Dunn won the i6th Annual Breakwater swim.
    W. M. E. White won the Cobb Challenge Cup, the British
Sea Anglers Society’s bronze medal and the National Federation
of Sea Anglers silver medal at the Angling Festival.
A. W. Salmon (1925-1930), Sierra Leone Battalion of the
Royal West African Frontier Force, sends greeting and good
wishes.
F. W. McToldridge has gained the London B.A. with Second
Class Honours.
K. Crush has been appointed Assistant Inspector in the
Glasgow District to Messrs. Rendal, Palmer and Tritton, Con-
sulting Engineers.
P. C. R. Pearce has been appointed Junior Engineering
Assistant to City of Portsmouth Corporation.
Births.
To Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Blackford—a son.
To Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Frow—a son.
To Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Packer—a son.
To Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Taylor—a daughter.
Marriages.
Sidney Blackford to Verena Moxey, at Holy Trinity Church,
Dover, on 25th July.
Reginald H. Cuff to Mollie L. Blaxland, at Buckland Church,
Dover, on 7th August.
Ernest J. Crocker to Gladys A. Fox, at Snargate Street
Methodist Church, Dover, on znd September.
Jack C. Coruhill to Catherine Boulting at St. John’s Church,
Margate, on i8th October.

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Old Pharosians’ Cricket Club.

    The season for 1936 was a success not only from the point
of view of the games but also because of the stability of the
Club’s finances. Generally speaking the standard of play was
well up to the average in the matches of both elevens. Twenty-
seven matches were arranged of which nine were won, ten lost,
three drawn, and five abandoned. K. H. Ruffell and P. T.
Rothwell head the ist XI. batting averages with 37.16 and 33.4
respectively, while in the “A” XI., R. Cadman and D. Suter
ended the season with averages of 25.4 and 21 respectively.
    The more regular bowlers were G. Cook (20 wickets for 303
runs), P. T. Rothwell (i6 for 210), R. Cadman (22 for 148) and
F. L. Frow (~3 for 326).
    The annual tour to the Isle of Wight took place during the
first week in August under the captaincy of N. V. Sutton.
Glorious weather, jolly company and enjoyable cricket made
the tour as successful as that of last year. Losses at Newport
and Northwood (Cowes) were more than balanced by gains
at Ryde, Ventnor and St. Helen’s. At St. Helen’s G. Cook had
the distinction of scoring a century (113). E. C. Peiham and
\V. M. IE. White were the most successful bowlers.
The fixture lists for next season are complete new clubs
are included ; a better programme for the” A “ XI. is anticipated.
It is hoped that Old Boys of the School will join, not only for
the cricket but also for the opportunity afforded of renewing
old acquaintances. Information is willingly supplied either
by the Hon. Sec., 31, Stanhope Road, or by Mr. Slater at the
School. A. C. L. BROWNE (Ho’,z. Sec.).

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Old Pharosians’ Football Club.

    The decision made at the Annual General Meeting to enter
the Dover and District League, Division II., has proved a sound
one. Although we have had practically to re-cast the team
and introduce many young players, we bave so far experienced
a very successful season. The same team has been fielded in
many games, and this has assisted our team-play and spirit.
Our forwards at times have been brilliant, particularly on the
dry grounds, but when they have met heavier sides on wet
grounds they have been inclined to hold the ball too long and
keep the play too close. This fault largely contributed to our
defeat by Dover Loco in the Hospital Cup, although Cup Coin-
petitions have always been our bug-bear. It is difficult to
mention individual players, for all in one match or another
have played excellent games. The following have represented
us this season :—M. O’Connell, A. W. Lyons, P. 5. Wraight,
J. D. Frampton, H. J. Burt, L. Philpott, W. Bainbridge, A. E.
Cadman, J. E. Wilson, J. Jenkins, K. H. Ruffell, D. Suter, N.
Bainbridge.
We are still well placed in the League, and if the forwards
would only swing the ball about our record at the end of the
season should be a good one. Up to the time of going to press
we are undefeated in the League, and our record is as follows
Goals
Played. Won.Drawn. Lost. For.Against. Points.
7 6 I 0 29 6 13
A very successful Dance was held at the Garden Hall on
Saturday, 27th November, when we were pleased to welcome
the Headmaster and Mrs. Booth and several- members of the
Staff.
With a number of home games at Astoi Avenue during the
second half of the season, it is hoped that we shall have more
vocal support on the line, as this makes a great deal of difference
in a close game.
E. H. BAKER (Hon. Sec.).

A CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

    The strongest contrast between School and Cambridge is the
undreamed freedom of the latter. Within the limits of being
in my rooms before midnight, wearing cap and gown after dark,
and seeing my supervisor once a week, I can do exactly what
I like. Exams must be passed, so a certain amount of work is
necessary, but I can decide how and when it is done. It is this
complete freedom which makes it foolish to write or talk on
“The Truth about Cambridge~”
It is the intense activity of games and work which fills the
streets of Cambridge with madly hurrying undergraduates with
tattered gowns and dilapidated bicycles. It makes the outsider
think Cambridge a vigorous but fundamentally light-headed
place where little serious work is done. It is perhaps true that
the great variety of activity discourages work to some extent,
but I think that in fact Cambridge is very much alive intel-
lectually. From morning to night, while some are amusing
themselves, the laboratories, libraries, and lecture-halls are full.
Double-firsts are often double-blues, too; A. G. K. Browne is a
Scholar of Peterhouse, and very widely cultured, as well as an
Olympic runner. Social lions, too, are often serious students;
and in politics a recent president of the Socialist Club was a
racing driver and a ballet dancer as well; the present one is
a brilliant scholar, a hot-jazz enthusiast, and distinguished
himself recently in the motor-car trials. There is no need to
belong to any one category, no need to fit into a groove. If I
had to be fitted into a class myself I should, I fear, be made a
talker: which does not prevent my playing squash and tennis,
doing a good deal of work, acting, reviewing films, having a
full social life, editing the College Magazine and taking an
active part in politics.
One-third of the undergraduates at least are from secondary
schools, and there is very rarely any snobbery on this account.
Difficulties for secondary school students are largely financial;
and for this reason we need scholarships. To get these it is
necessary to do regular work from the very beginning. But the
essential need for those from secondary schools is for a general
interest in things and in books. Nor need one be too worried
by the idea of the difficulty of job-getting after one’s degree.
To decide what to do, and then be able to do it, is always
difficult, but a Cambridge degree helps, if only for its snob-value,
as compared with the provincial universities. I myself, how-
ever, believe that this feeling of the superiority of the older
universities is to some extent justified ; for, with all their old-
fashioned restrictions on dress, they give greater freedom for
the creation of the individual.
This term has been busy, but uneventful, for the Old Boys
now up. George Magllb, after his 1st Class Honours in his exam. in May, seems to be doing a great deal of violin playing. He belongs now to the Cambridge University Musical Society Orchestra, the best in Cambridge; and also played in an orchestra recently formed in Caius College. Having obtained his collegeblue in rugby last year, he still plays in preparation for the "Cuppers," or inter-college competition - held actually in very sport-when he no doubt hopes to defeat my own College, St. John, the present champions. I was unfortunately um.ble to attend a showing of the film of the expedition to Iceland, in which he participated; also a talk on hitch-hiking, to a C1ian society.
    John Le Prevost, who is at St. Catherine's College, is a very keen oarsman, although I again regret that I wasn't often on the towpath to cheer his efforts. He also manages, apart from other activities, to do a good deal of work. Indeed, finding him in, one might expect him to be reading: Magub would be playing the violin: I should be talking-up to any time in the morning-about the Tibetan blue poppy with an explorer, perhaps, or if in form, quantum mechanics with a winner of the Nobel prize.
    I've given very little idea of what Cambridge is like. That is probably inevitable, since it is different things to different people. It is quite universal-I have several Indians and Americans among my closest friends; and there is a great feeling of the world-wide nature of student-life; recently, for example, we have been helping the Chinese to set up again elsewhere their universities. Finally, I should like to repeat that Cambridge is a place in which one can be free; more independent, too, than in a job. This applies specially to those who, having passed through the School, want to do something new, to be quite on their own. The University is a continuation of one's education, a preparation for a job; but that is incidental. It is a good life.
I. P. WATT.

HOUSE NOTES.
Buckland House.

    In spite of the loss of several members, the 1st XI. has so far
kept up its undefeated record of last year. That the House
has lost none of the spirit that seems to be waning in some cases
was best shown in the first round of the Coles cup, when after
being three goals down the House fought back to win by four
goals to three. Undoubtedly the success of the House has been
largely due to Smith and Woods in the defence, and to Fuller,
who has led a rather young line of forwards. We congratulate
Fuller and Smith on being appointed House Prefects; Woods
has served in this capacity for over a term.
    The 2nd XI. has played in a workmanlike manner, but for
the old weakness of erratic shooting. Under the captaincy
of Morris it has suffered defeat only at the hands of Country,
our greatest rivals this season. On the other hand, the most
promising feature of the Colts’ XI. has been the attack, in which
Leach, Groombridge and McFarlane have been prominent.
Allerton at centre-half has played a good game, and if only a
stronger defence can be found there is hope that in a few year s
time a strong Buckland team will take the field.
    The record of the Junior Xl’s. has on the whole been disap-
pointing. The difficulty of picking two teams from a sum
total of twenty-four available players has become increasingly
difficult owing to a prevalence of colds. Lester has had to do
most of the work in the Junior Ist XI., although he has been
enthusiastically supported by the rest of the team.
    Next term will mean Rugger for the senior members of the
House. This should provide an opportunity for a few Fifth or
Sixth form members to show that they are not entirely lacking
in the esprit de corps that is so essential to the welfare of the
House. I see no reason why those who are unable to play should
not devote two hours of a half-holiday in support of a House of
which they claim to be members.
    We hope that the following new boys will take a keen interest
in the House :—B. C. Andrews, R. Balsdon, F. R. Beach, G.
Brazier, L. J. Fagg, F. XV. Foran, J. A. Forwood, R. S. Henbry,
A. J. Hubert, M. H. Leah, C. Leeder~ J. S. MacNab, K. E. Nye,
R. Sedgewick, D. XV. Smith.
H.R.W.

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Country House.

    The chief activity in House Football this term was the Coles
Cup Competition, held for the first time. After a hard game
against Buckland in the ist round we lost 4—3. This complete
reverse was due to the fact that the members of the team seemed
incapable of keeping th~ir positions. However, the points
obtained have been very satisfactory, and up to the time of
writing we have won every game but one.
    The 2nd XI. under the able captaincy of Watt have main-
tained a ioo% record. A very keen House spirit has been shown
by many of the members of this Eleven, and this fact probably
accounts for their proficiency. Their success is also due to
combined effort rather than to individual play. The Colts’
XI. have only suffered one defeat to date, and altogether they
have played very well. Outstanding members of this team
are Broadwood and A. Hill, who have been the mainstay of
defence and attack respectively.
     Both the Junior Eleyens have shown the keenest House Spirit, and this is particularly gratifying when it is remembered that they are the seniors of the future. The Junior 1st XI. is composed of some really promising footballers, and both the House and School should benefit from its members in the future. vVilkinson and Gomar are outstanding for their indi\"idual play. Although the Junior 2nd XI. contains some rather young members, the elements have not daunted their spirit and we haye been represented only on one or two occasions by a depleted team.
    We congratulate R H. Arnold, A. Hill, S. Gomar, and J. Wilkinson on having obtained their House Colours at football. With many of last )Tear'S Rugger team still at school we look forward to a successful season next term.
    We welcome the following to the House this term :-R. H. Arnold, F. Beavan, A. J. Bell, G. R. Cooke, L. E. Culver, K. Dodds, M. H. Edge, R R Fisher, R. Garnett, R. Gill, S. Gomar, J. B. Jenkins, R G. Jenkins, J. B. Keirs, J. B. Lloyd, \Y. H. Thompson.
T.L.

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Maxton House.

    The results recorded by the Maxton Soccer teams this tern. haye been disappointing. The 1st XI. opened the season well, beating Town by seven goals to two, but the unfortunate loss of Delahaye and other players necessitated a complete re-arrangement of the team. Whilst V. J. Alcock, Eversfield and Stribley have played well, supported by the strong first-time kicking of Standen, we were only able to gain one more victory, against the Light Blues in the first round of the Coles Cup, and enn this yidory was largely due to the capable goal-keeping of Manning. The House should, with its present team, give Buckland a good game in the final, despite the fact that on two preyjous occasions they have defeated us.
    Up to date the 2nd XI. have fared none too well, being able to win only one match, defeat being mainly attributed not to the lack of enthusiasm, but rather to the lack of football sense.
    Bailey, K. E. Alcock and Grigg have played well for the Colts' XI. throughout the season. Here again better results would have been attained if the team had been better balanced. The junior members of the House are very keen, two complete teams being fielded on every occasion.
    We welcome the following new members to the House this term :-A. H. Alcock, E. G. Bailey, R. S. Bax, E. S. Buist, P. G. Castle, R W. Clark, E. J. Cozens, R \V. Cropton, F. Delahaye, R. A. Galyin, W. J. Grogan, R P. Henry, W. F> Howell, J. Pollington, R D. Price, L. J. 'Vale and A. T. lng.
T.E.J.

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Town House.

    This term has seen our numbers decrease to the smallest in the school. This has been keenly felt in the selection of teams. The 1st XI. has been hard hit by the departure of Hayden and Treadwell, both of whom leave a gap in every branch of sport that will be hard to fill.
    Nevertheless, the team has again shown an ability to fight back against a more powerful opposition that is especially praiseworthy. All the players have fought really hard, and no one can be singled out for special praise. With the defence little fault can be found. It has tackled quickly and kicked hard, although it could be impro\Oed by more first-time kicking and better covering by the backs. Many experiments have been tried with the forwards, but a scoring combination has not been found. Given two fast wingers with some experience, the team would have held its own with any House.
    The 2nd XI. has fared little better. Considerable difficulty has been experienced in finding eleven players, and once a fixture was postponed because of our scarcity of players. Twice Baldwin the captain, who has deserved more success for his efforts, has been the only player over IS. Wilde, Eaton and Grant have done well, despite the lack of good support.
    This season there have been only 17 boys between 12 and 14, once again leaving us very little selection. Often it has been necessary to promote Juniors. Colts who do not play football regularly should try to learn, for in two or three years' time it will be from among these that the 1st XI. will be drawn. Criticism of the team can hardly be attempted, although the play of Sherred, Donoghue and Vickery deserves mention.
    The Juniors have been the only teams to meet with any measure of success. Their keenness is very pleasing, and it is to be hoped that they will preserve it as they go up the school. Austin, Brice, Rust and Williams in the 1st, and Prescott, Sheppard and Cat low in the 2nd, have played some good games.
    Apparently too many members of the House are content to stand by and let the House struggle on as best it can. Every boy can do something, however small, for his House. This especially applies to the Seniors, for next term we shall be confronted with the task of finding not 22 but 30 players. The fact that 27 senior members have done nothing at all for their House this term speaks ill for the House spirit, and one can only hope this will improve before very long. We welcome
C. A. Abbott, G. L. Bowyer, D. L. Cadow, P. J. Dixon, S. Gillie, D. Harrison, J. R Moorcroft, R PascalI, P. Prescott, P. Sheppard, W. Sisley, G. Vickery, L. Vickery.
R.V.W.

SCHOOL SOCCER.

    The School Elevens at the beginning of the season were largely experimental. Difficulty was experienced in both 1st and 2nd Elevens in finding players to combine well. In the 1st XI. we had gaps in the forward and back divisions but these fortunately were filled and the team settled down to make a satisfactory combination of players, outstanding have been the half-backs with the wing-halves especially hard-working. The other three members of the defence played consistently well. The forwards were in most games lighter than the opposing defence, but as the season progressed they overcame this difficulty and carried out many fine moves.
    Owing to the continual and unavoidable changing of its. members the 2nd XI. experienced many ups and downs. Team and individual play, however, gradually improved and the results obtained were satisfactory. Although it played only two games the" under IS " XI. possesses some members who show promise of representing the School in the future.
    The "under 14" XI. has played very well, and at present have suffered only one defeat. Allerton has captained this team proficiently, and A Hill at centre-forward has been outstanding as the chief goal scorer. This team augurs well for the future School 1st XI.
    All the members of the Elevens wish to thank the ground and kitchen staffs for their help in entertaining our guests, and also those members of the School who supported the teams throughout the season. The following are to be congratulated on obtaining their football colours :- V. J. Alcock, B. Carpenter, F. Eversfield, M. L. Fuller, T. E. Jones, D. Knights, E. Rotherham, A. M. Smith.

RESULTS.
1st XI.

Sept. 25 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 3 (Lennon 3) ; Old Pharosians 2.
Oct. 2 At Astor Avenue-D.c.S. 2 (Lennon 2) ; D.Y.R.M.S. 9.
" 6 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 2 (Alcock 2); Harvey Grammar School 4.
" 13 At Astor Avenue-D.c.S. 4 (Fuller 2, Alcock, Lennon) ; Ashford Grammar School o.
" 20 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 7 (Lennon 6, Alcock); Margate College o.
Nov. 3 At Guston-D.C.S. 1 (Lennon); D.Y.R.M.S. 9.
" 6 At Astor Axenue-D.C.S. 8 (Alcock 3, Fuller 2, Carpenter 2, Rotherham) ; Simon Langton School 2.
" 10 At NIargate-D.c.S. 5 (Lennon 3, Alcock 2) ; lVIargate College 3. " 27 At Faversham-D.c.S. 7 (Lennon 4, Alcock, Jones, Eversfield) ; Faversham Grammar School o.
Dec. 1 At Ashford-D.C.S. 4 (Hickman, Carpenter, Stribley, Fuller) ; Ashford Grammar School 5.
" 8 At Folkestone-D.C.S. 2 (Fuller, Lennon) ; Harvey Grammar School 9.

2nd XI.

Oct. 2 At Guston-D.C.S. 1 (Butler) ; D.Y.R.M.S. 1.
" 6 At Folkestone-D.c.S. 3 (Johnson, Miriams, Howard) ; Harvey Grammar School 2.
" 20 At Margate-D.C.S. 2 (vVoodard, Margate College own goal); Margate College 5.
Nov. 3 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 2 (Hickman, Howard) ; D.Y.R.M.S. 4. " 6 At Canterbury-D.C.S. 2 (Coe, J\Iiriams); Simon Langton School 1.
" 10 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 5 (Hickman 3, Stribley, Howard); Margate College o. .
Dec. 8 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 3 (Hickman, Johnsoi1; Howard); Harvey Grammar School 3.

Junior XI.

Oct. 2 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 4 (Hill 2, Leach 2) ; D.Y.R.lVLS. 3.
" 6 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 7 (Hill 4, Sherred 2, Leach) ; Harvey Grammar School 2.
" 13 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 2 (Tranter, Allerton) ; Ashford 2.
" 20 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 3 (Hill 2, Allerton) ; Margate College 1. Nov. 3 At Guston-D.C.S. 4 (Hill 2, Allerton, Leach) ; D,Y.R.M.S. 4.
" 6 At Astor Avenue-D.C.S. 4 (Hill 2, Groombridge, Bayly); Simon Langton School 1.
" 10 At lVIargate-D.C.S. 2 (Hill 2) ; Margate College o.
" 27 At Faversham-D.C.S. 0; Faversham 2.
Dec. 1 At Ashford-D.C.S. 1 (Tranter) ; Ashford Grammar School 2.
" 8 At Folkestone-D.C.S. 4 (Sherred 3, Hill); Harvey Grammar School 1.

House Games.

COLES CUP. 1St Round.
Nov. 24 Buckland 4, Country 3, Maxton 3, Town 2.

1st XI.

Sept. 22 Buckland 3, Country I. Oct. 23 Country 2, Maxton I.
" 29 Maxton 7, Town 2. Nov. 17 Buckland 5, Maxton 2 Oct. 9 Buckland 6, Maxton I. Country 7, Town 2.
Country 5, Town 3. ,,20 Buckland 6, Town o.
" 16 Buckland 4, Town o. Country 8, Maxton 4.

2nd XI.

Sept. 22 Buckland 2, Country 4. Oct. 23 Country 13, Maxton o.
" 25 Town 2, Maxton to Nov. 17 Maxton 4, Town I.
" 29 Buckland 6, Maxton 3. ,,20 Buckland 8, Maxton 2.
Oct. 9 Country 8, Town o. " 27 Country 8, Town o.
" 16 Buckland 6, Town I.

Colts XI.

Goals Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. For. Ag'st.
Buckland .. . . 5 4 0 I 39 13 Country.. .. 4 3 0 I 35 9 Maxton . . . . 6 2 0 4 25 32 Town . . . . 5 I 0 4 10 55

Junior 1st XI.

Goals Played. Won. Drawn. Lost For. Ag'st.
Country. . . . 6 6 - - 28 3 Buckland . . . . 6 2 I 3 9 21 Town . . . . 6 2 - 4 12 15 Maxton .. .. 6 I I 4 7 17

Junior 2nd XI.

Goals Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. For. Ag'st.
Country.. ., 6 4 0 2 39 6 Buckland.. . . 6 4 0 2 19 26 Town . . . . 6 2 I 3 10 17 Maxton . . . . 6 I I 4 12 31
H.R.W.

SWIMMING SPORTS.

    The annual Inter-House Swimming Sports took place on 22nd July, before a large and interested crowd of boys, parents and friends, who witnessed an extremely keen contest, with a standard of swimming far surpassing that of previous years.
    Buckland House was the winner with 62 points, Town a very close 2nd with 60, Maxton came 3rd with 58, and Country 4th with 24-their best for years.
    In the open events, three record times were set up-- C. I. M. Watson's 3 min. 59 2/5 secs. for 12 lengths, an exceptionally good performance; A. M. Smith's I min. 45 1/5 secs. in the 6 lengths' race; and Buckland's I min. 55 2/5 secs. in the Relay Race. Watson and Smith both broke their own records.
    A. B. Hurrell, E. C. Mantle and W. D. McQueen deserve special praise, and it is due to them that the 2 lengths proved such a thrilling race.
    R. J. H. Stewart set up two record times for age 14-16 in the 4 and 6 lengths races, while R. C. S. Grove created a record in the 2 lengths.
    D. Suter was an easy winner in both the 2 and 4 lengths in under 14 events, and made a record for the last-mentioned. Mrs. Bolt very kindly presented the awards, A.  B. Hurrell and A. M. Smith receiving the Senior Championship Cup, D. Suter the Junior Championship Cup, and C. 1. M. Watson the I2-lengths' award.
    Mr. M. H. Bolt's remarks at the close of the Sports, when he emphasised the importance of swimming as part of every boy's physical training, were especially appreciated.
    We are also grateful to P.Sgt. McLeod for judging the Diving, and to Mr. Huntley for acting as referee at the Polo match.
    The results are as follows :Two Lengths (Under I4).-Final.-I, D. Suter; 2, K. H. O'Brien; 3.
P. J. McVey. Time, 30 2/5 secs.
Two Lengths (I4-I6).-Final.-I, R. C. S. Grove; 2, R. J. H. Stewart;
3. R. C. Reeder. Time, 27 secs., record.
Two Lengths (Open).-Final.-I, A. B. Hurrell ; 2, W. D. McQueen, A. Mi Smith and E. C. Mantle (tie). Time, 26 4/5 secs.
Four Lengths (Under I4).-Final.-I, D. Suter; 2, P. J. McVey ; 3, P. S.
Corbett. Time. I min. 10 1/5 secs., record.
Four Lengths (q-16).-Final.-I, R. J. H. Stewart; 2, B. P. Elworthy 3, R. C. S. Grove. Time, I min. 6 secs., record.
Six Lengths (Open).-Final.-I, A. M. Smith; 2, E. C. Mantle; 3, W. D.
McQueen. Time, I min. 4S I/S secs., record.
Two Lengths (junior School).-Final.-I, R. J. Austin; 2, R. A. Line;
3, R. D. Filcher. Time, 38 I/S secs.
Diving Competition (Open).-Final.-I, D. Price; 2, B. P. Elworthy;
3, A. B. Hurrell.
Two Lengths Back Swimming (14-16).-Final.-I, B. P. Elworthy;
2, B. A. Bilby ; 3, R. A. S. Philip.
Life-Saving Race (Open).-Final.-l, J. T. Holmes; 2, A. R. Wilde; 3, W. D. McQueen. Time, 44 2/S secs.
House Relay Race (14-16).-1, Town House (K. Drury, D. Price, S. L.
Stafford, B. Twyman); 2, Maxtol1 House (B. P. Elworthy, J.
Foster, R. J. H. Stewart, F. H. Webb). Time, 2 mins. 24 3/S secs.
Plunging Competition (Open).-Final.-l, W. R. Haydon; 2, A. B.
Hurrell; 3, A. R. Wilde.
House Relay Race (Under 14).-1, Buckland House (A. Holmes, J. E.
Knott, M. A. J. Smithers, D. Suter) ; 2, Town House (R. J. Austin, P. Makepeace, P. J. McVey, K. H. O'Brien). Time, I min. 8 2/S secs.
House Relay Race (Open).-I, Buckland House (M. L. Fuller, A. B.
Hurrell, W. D. :YlcQueen, A. M. Smith) ; 2, Town House (W. R.
Haydon, J. T. Holmes, L. J. Langham, T. G. Skinner). Time, I min. SS 2/S secs., record.
Six Lengths (14-16).-Final.-l, R. J. H. Stewart; 2, B. P. Elworthy;
3, R. C. Reeder. Time, I min. 49 2/S secs., record.
One Length Novices (Junior School).-Final.-I, F. C. E. Dane; 2, P. E.
Makepeace; 3, R. D. Pilcher. Time, 22 I/S secs.
Twelve Lengths (Open).-Final.-I, C. 1. M. Watson ; 2, A. M. Smith;
3, E. C. Mantle. Time, 3 mins. S9 2/S secs., record.
The "Quinlan" Cup was presented this term to Buckland House (H. R.
Watkins, House Captain).

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Life-Saving.

    Awards of Nlerit.-B. J. Carpenter, B. P. Elworthy, A. B. Hurrell, \V. D. McQueen.
Instructor's Certificates.-E. C. Mantle, R. Metzger, A. M. Smith, A. R.
Wilde.
Bronze Medallions.-B. A. Bilby, K. Kemp, L. F. Merricks, C. H. J. Partridge, D. Price, D. W. G. Pritchard, S. L. Stafford, R. J. H. Stewart, D. Suter, A. W. K. Tucker, F. H. Webb, E. A. Wilde, C. R.
Wilson.
Intermediate Certificates.-L. F. Merricks, K. H. O'Brien, C. H. J. Partridge, D. Price, A. W. K. Tucker, F. H. Webb, C. R. Wilson.

SCHOOL SOCIETIES' ACCOUNT on 2nd December. 1937.

RECEIPTS. £ S. d. PAYMENTS. £ S. d.
1:5 /7-cash in hand. . . . I 17 9 16 /7-Secretary's Postage. . 0 5 10 '5 /7-cash at bank.. .. 14 14 6 24 /7-Tips to Bath Attendants.. 0 7 6 1:7 /7-Sale of Tea Tickets. . 6 4 0 26 17-CastJe (fencing) . . .. I 0 0 17 /7-ExtIa teas at Parents match 0 2 0 25/n-George (cartIidges) . . 0 3 0 27 /7-Sale of fixtuIe cards I 5 9 Iz/n-Hire of Baths . . I I 0 27 /7-Sale of progIammes 2 13 0 I4/n-Harris (photo) .. 0 IZ 6 18 /9-Subscriptions . . 55 17 6 25/n-GIigg . . .. 21 4 2 niB-From match lOin 0 13 9 25/n-Wild .... 8 14 9 2/I2-From match 26/n .. 0 8 3 Entertainment of teams, Sports and Parents Match. . ., 24 19 II Fares ... . .. 7 14 7 2/Iz-Cash in hand.. .. 9 8 4 2/Iz-Cash at bank.. ., 8 4 II
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£83 16 6 £83 16 6
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Outstanding Accounts-£73 approximate.
Audited and found correct, W. WILTON BAXTER, E. S. ALLEN. Hon. Treasurer.
2nd December, 1937.

THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
1936-1937.

SUBSCRIPrIONS. £ s. d. DONATIONS. £ S. d.
Autumn Term 1936 . . 16 14 61 Dover Hospital. . . . .. 25 0 0 Spring Term 1937 IZ 14 21 Deal Hospital. . . . .. 5 5 0 Summer Term 1937 . . . . 20 14 21 Earl Haig's Fund. . . . . . 4 4 0 Balance broughtforward 7 2 ut TreloarCottage Homes.. .. I I 0 Kent Association for Blind.. I I 0 Empire Cancer Campaign. . . . I I 0 Mayor's Kitchen Fund.. . . I I 0 Dover Unemployed Organisation, I 0 Playing Fields Association. . 0 10 0 Home for Waifs and Strays. . I' 0 St.Dllnstan's .. .. ., , I 0 Dr. Barnardo's Homes. . . . "0 Coronation Emblems. . .. 2 4. 6 Rose Day.. .. .. ..300 Balance in Bank. . .. . . 8 14 5
£57 5 u £57 5 II
Audited and found correct, J. SLATER, F. W. KENDALL. Chairman.
26th July, .1937.

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

    Activities this term have been limited by the fact that out of door parades have to stop directly it begins to get dark. The Corps has not been idle however, and besides the usual Certificate " A " parades, a squad has been doing P.T. in preparation for the Lady West Competition. It was good news to all those concerned that the Corps had tied for first place in the Lucas Tooth Competition with the Royal Marine Cadets. Our 98% of full marks shows very clearly what ten days intensified training can do.
    The Certificate "A" candidates were very lucky to have the help of an old serjeant of the Corps, 2nd-Lieut. A. Andrews. It must have been very gratifying to him to learn that the following, whom we heartily congratulate, had been successful in the practical part of the examination :-c.Q.M.S. Smith, Sgts. Fuller and Hurrell, Cpls. AUerton and Eaton, and Lce.cpls. Menter and Ravensdale, The theory paper has been attempted and the results are eagerly awaited.
    The Corps has to thank Major Oakley for his series of talks on gas, which were very well attended.
    Shortly after the beginning of term it was noted that numbers were below strength. Accordingly, a few days afterwards a futuristic painting" Factories at night" appeared on the notice board, and there was an immediate response of 20 recruits, which number has since been increased to 3I. A feature of this leap up in numbers was the extraordinary behaviour of Lower IV, who after joining the Corps en masse calmly requested a parade. This was granted, and the form is now well on the way to winning the section cup.
    Our congratulations are due to CpI. Paddock for winning the Bugle Competition, and thus becoming Company Bugler; and to the following on promotion :-Cpl. Fuller, to Band Sergeant; CpI. Watkins, to Sergeant; Lce.-Cpl. Elworthy, to Corporal;
Cdt. Howarth, to Lce.-CorporaI.
    We are indebted to ex-Sgt. Ravensdale for presenting to the Corps the" Ravensdale Cup" for the most efficient cadet, awarded to the cadet obtaining highest marks in the N.C.O. examination. Another Cup has also been presented, though it arrived too late for presentation. This is the A.D.W. Cup presented by three Old Bandsmen, Andrews, De Ath and White.
This is to be presented to the Company Bugler.
, The following awards have been made :. Platoon Cup-Platoon No. 1. (Sgt. Smith).
Rycland Cup-Platoon No. Ill. (Sgt. Paddock).
Kenward Cup-Sgt. Wilde.
Bird-Terry Cup for Guard Mounting-Cp!. Elworthy.
Pa/on Cup-Cdt. Allerton.
Ravcnsdalc Cup-Cdt. Bilby.
A .D, W. Cup (too late for presentation)-Cp!. Paddock.
Certificate" A " Officers' Training Corps.-Sgt. A. R. Wilde, Sgt. C.
Paddock, Sgt. H. R. Watkins, Cp!. A, E. Cadman, Lce.-Cp!. R. L.
Delahaye.
G.L.W.

MUSIC NOTES.

    This term has seen great activity on the part of the Choir and Orchestra. At the beginning of the term the usual music was provided for the" At Home.'" Perhaps the performance of the" Brass" was especially appreciated in the rousing marches by Sousa that were played. The Orchestra has lost a valuable member in E. Rotherham, who by this time will have joined the Gillingham School Orchestra. His place will be filled by G. J. Paddock, as the old-timer, C. Paddock, has developed a passion for drums and effects.
    The Choir gave a much appreciated rendering of Part-Songs at the Prize-Giving, the best being the Barcarolle, from" Tales of Hoffman," Offenbach, and" Non Nobis," by Roger Quilter. The ever-popular" Cachucha" from" The Gondoliers," was gi\'en, the rhythm being" aided" by the many enthusiastic castaneteers, who did not always agree with the beat.
    Both Orchestra and Choir are now practising for the February concert, and an ambitious programme is being undertaken, consisting of:
Onrture .. " The Thieving Magpie" . . Rossini Polovitsian Dance from" Prince Igor" . . Borodin The Processional March from" Tannhauser" TYagner Choruses, " The Seasons" . . . . . . Haydn
    Any boy who can play an instrument is asked to support the Orchestra. He will find it not only instructive, but exceedingly entertaining.
G.L.W.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

    The new School Year brought fresh vigour into the woodwork section of this very useful and interesting Society. There has been no restriction placed on the number of members this year, but to accommodate these there are two meetings a week, one for juniors, the other for seniors. The making of furniture again heads the list, one member going so far as to make a copy 'of the School work-bench. Other articles include :-book-rests, various cabinets, tables of every description, trays, fire-screens, and even a bagatelle board.
    The metal-work section has been well attended, but there is still room for three or four new members. A wide range of useful articles for the home, as shovels, pokers, toasting forks, garden trowels, caddy spoons, to mention a few, have been made by young members. More experienced workers have produced attractive bowls, ash trays and gongs from sheet copper. Two members have interested themselves in model steam-engine construction, which is always a popular hobby for boys.
    The Art Section has shown a good attendance, and it is satisfactory to note ever increasing keenness. Lino-block cutting and printing is popular, as also is stencilling on fabric and large scale paintings. Next term there will be a few vacancies, especially for Monday evenings, and any in the Third Forms and llpward who wish to join should apply early.

TOC H.

    A small party of members of the Fifth and Sixth Forms were the guests of the Dover Branch of Toc H on Tuesday, 30th November. Arriving at their room at 8 o'clock, we were welcomed by their Branch Chairman, who explained to us the objects of interest they had there, and in particular- their Lamp of Remembrance.
    After that, we joined in some community singing until 9 o'clock, which is the time for the ceremony of lighting the Lamp. When the Chairman had outlined briefly the origin and growth of Toc H, our hosts generously provided light refreshments, and to conclude the evening, " Inky" gave us a very interesting talk on the work of Toc H. At 10 o'clock, we joined our hosts in their customary evening prayers, and so ended a very enjoyable evening.
    For those who may wonder of what use Toc H is, reference to the issue of this Magazine for last December will show that it is " Service, service, and then service" and that in serving, Toc H knows no distinction of class. If any boy in the Fifth or Sixth Form would like any information concerning Toc H, he should apply to Mr. Slater.
P.E.P.

PRIZE DAY IMPRESSIONS, 1937.

    Our elders are fond of impressing upon us that things arerapidly changing; Speech Day, however, remains the same happy function, closely following tradition. Once again boys filed in and parents found their seats to the strains of the organOnce again, while the occupants of the stage were manoeuvring into position, the strains of " Land of Our Birth" filled the HalL Again, as on so many previous occasions, Canon Elnor opened the proceedings and called upon the Headmaster to read his report. At this point, however, tradition was broken; it was a new Headmaster who rose. He began with a generous tribute to his predecessor in office, and then made a survey of the manifold activities of a very eventful year in the life of the SchooL Class-work, Examination results, games and House competitions, physical instruction, various societies, School excursions at home and abroad; in fact, all that goes to make our corporate life at Astor Avenue was ably reviewed.
    Speaking last year, Major Astor, it will be remembered, referred to the long line of eminent persons who had visited us on Speech Day. Yet another prominent name has to be added to the list, for we had the pleasure of the company of one who knows very much about our Educational System, Mr. K. M. Lindsay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education. Mr. Lindsay in person distributed the prizes, and performed the heavy task with such ease that it speaks volumes for the value of Football as a builder of physique; for we learnt from him later on that he used to play at outside right, with our own Headmaster as a right back behind him. A full list of prizewinners is given elsewhere, but we might put on record here that E. C. Pelham once again carried off most of the family plate.
    The speech of the evening was followed by all with deep interest. Naturally, when Mr. Lindsay made a reference to home-work we were all very much on the alert, but he did not entirely banish our qualms. On the contrary, we were almost persuaded that home-work was, after all, rather a valuable part of school life. Still, it was no doubt comforting to many to hear it stated that whenever homework was boring the fault was not in ourselves, but lay elsewhere. The cause of the trouble was, as far as we were concerned, satisfactorily diagnosed. Further, we were assured that the need of the day was for people who would create work; that romance and adventure were round the corner. These remarks were fully appreciated as the applause plainly proved, but we fancy that the Staff, and maybe the caretaker, would prefer that we should make them apply to our future, as intended, and not put them too frequently into practice while at school. Furthermore, we were encouraged while at school to build up a good physique, have a good time, and do things we should not be able to do later. Here again we found ourselves in full accord with the speaker. Indeed, when he concluded his remarks by saying that he was tired of telling others what to do, we all felt that it was a job he could do exceedingly well. So ended one of the best Prize Day speeches we have ever listened to; in fact, even the most disputatious member' of our Debating Society for once had no fault whatever to find. In proposing a vote of thanks to the speaker, Cllr. J. 'Walker, Chairman of the Deal Education Committee, supported Mr. Lindsay's views. Education, he asserted, was no longer the Cinderella of the social services; nor, we might add, one of the Ugly Sisters.
    In past years we have always had a Senior Play after the speech, but this time Mr. Watt's services were sadly missed. However, those responsible for the dramatic performance earned, our heartiest congratulations on the choice, casting, and production of " Meddling with Magic." The Juniors had every reason to be proud of themselves. The Musical Programme, too, reached the usual high standard and was very much appreciated by all. Mr. Booth's first Prize-giving at D.c.S. ended in traditional style-" Forty Years On," the cheers of the School, " God Save the King" ; and so to bed.
J.R.

PRIZE AWARDS, 1937.

Parents' Association Prizes.
jvlerit Card Prizes-So E. Carter (Senior) ; A. C. Allin (Junior).
Senior GeograPhy Prize.-F. Goldsmith.
Senior Art Prize.-J. R. Ravensdale.
Senior Chemistry Prize.-A. R. Wilde.
SPecial Endeavour Prizes.-L. G. Webster (Senior) ; A. W. BlackmaIl;.
(Junior) ; B. A. Snelgrove (Junior).
Mayor's Good Fellowship Prize.-E. C. Pelham.
Chairman's School Certificate Prize.-J. W. Menter.
Headmaster's Prize.-T. Lennon.
The Thomas Memorial (Biology) Prlze.-T. G. Skinner.
The Edward Ryeland Memorial (Physics) Prize.-A. E. Cadman.
The Clatworthy Senior Latin Prlze.-F. Goldsmith.
The CIatworthy Junior Latin Prize.-V. J. Alcock.
The Tunnell Senior History Prize.-R. F. V. Woodard.
The Tunnell Junior History Prize.-E. A. Wilde.
The Old Boys' Cadet Prize.-C.Q.M.S. G. B. Donald.
Staff Prizes-F. H. J. Niblett, R. D. Rees.
Senior Mathematies Prize.-H. R. W. Watkins.
Senior Freneh Prize.- J. J. Myers.
Senior Engilsh Prize.- J. W. Menter.
Senior Musie Prize.-E. Rotherham.
Senior Handwork Prize.-R. H. Morris.
Junior Mathematics Prize.-R D. West.
Junior French Prlze.-H. W. Chare.
Junior English Prize.-B. H. Manning.
Junior Geography Prize.-H. Fleiss.
Junior Chemistry Prize.-A. R Makey. Junior Physics Prlze.-B. A. Bilb)'. . Junior Art Prlze.-B. J. Carpenter.
Junior Music Prize.-P. J. Coveney.
Junior Handwork Prize.-K. Burton.
Form Prizes.-R. F. V. Woodard, J. R. Ravensdale (VI. Arts) ; H. R.
Watkins (Upper VI. Science) ; E. C. Mantle, G. L. Watt (Lower VI.
Science) ; H. W. Bond, R. Metzger (VI. Industry) ; R. S. Fowles, P.
E. Philpott, D. W. Roberts (VI. Commerce) ; C. Allingham, R. W. S.
Haines, P. J. Harvey, :NI. G. Jenkins, H. J. Smith, A. W. K. Tucker, F. H. Webb (Upper V.) ; F. J. Evans (V. Engineering) ; S. E. A. Holmes (V. General) ; B. A. Bilby, A. R. Makey (Upper IV.) ; P. C. T. Jones, J. L. Miriams (Middle IV.) ; W. J. Amos, D. S. Hopper, C. R. Wilson (Upper Ill.); 1. A. Austin (Middle Ill.); J. Smith (Lower Ill.);
B. F. Gray, S. A. Price (Upper Il.) ; J. H. Munday (Middle Il.) ; R. A.
Blunt (Lower Il.) ; E. N. Foster, R. D. Filcher, P. Reeves (Upper I.) ; A. J. Catlow (Middle I.) ; F. C. E. Dane (Lower I.) ; C. l King, M. C.
Wilson (Transition) ; D. J. Russell, C. H. Peverley (Preparatory).

Presentation Cups.

House Challenge Shield.-The "Buckland" House (House :Masters, Mr.
W. H. Darby and Mr. W. E. Pearce; House Captain, E. C. Pelham).
Tunnel Memorial Sports Cup.-E. C Pelham.
" Victor Ludorum, .. Trophy.-E. C. Pelham.
" Robert Reeder .. Trophy.-A. l Hall.
"Darby" Cricket Cup.-The "Country" House (House Master, Mr. W.
\V. Baxter; House Captain, T. Lennon) (Inaugural Presentation).
" The Glaok" Cup (220 Open).-E. C. Pelham (Inaugural Presentation).
" The Junioor 100 " Cup.-A. J. Hall (Inaugural Presentation).
Cadet Corps Platoon Cup.-Platoon No. 1-Sjt. A. M. Smith.
Ryeland Shooting Cup.-Platoon No. 3-Sjt. C. Paddock.
H Ravensdale .. Cup (Most Efficient Cadet.-Cadet B. A. Bilby (Inaugural Presentation). .
Senior Swimming Championship Cup.-A. B. Hurrell and A. :\1. Smith.
Junior Swimming Championship Cup.-D. Suter.

SCHOLARSHIP AND EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.

London Higher School Certificate.-A. R. Wilde, J. J. Myers, H. R. W.
Watkins, R. F. V. Woodard, *F. A. Goldsmith, T. G. Skinner.
*Distinction in German.
London Inter-Arts Certificate.-R. F. V. vVoodard.
London Inter-Science Certificate.-H. R. \V. Watkins.
London Chamber of Commerce Certificates.-D. K. Bomfrey, F. H. Martin, R D. L. Tye, *R S. Fowles (3), *P. E. Philpott (5), A. W. Woods, C P. Garland (I), D. vV. Roberts.
*London Chamber of Commerce Prize.
Figures in brackets represent number of Distinctions gained.
London General School Certificates.--*C Allingham, *D. J. Andrews, CF. H. Baldwin, *J. O. Davies, R L Delahaye, D. F. Eaton, J. Edgar, B. P. Elworthy, *F. J. Evans, *P. G. H. Ewer, *J. Foster, *R. J. Fox, *M. L. Fuller, D. A. Gibb, J. A. Grant, *R. W. S. Haines, *J. R. Harrow, *P. J. Harvey, *P. \V. Hayden, *S. E. A. Holmes, *J. G. Hopgood, *P. N. Howarth, A. B. Hurrell, *:LVI. G. Jenkins, F. J. Johnson, P. W.
Kendall, K. C. Kent, *D. J. Knights, L. J. Langham, *J. W. Menter, C. F. Moor, P. W. Munday, R. A. Pellatt, R C. Reeder, D. C. Sharp, A. M. Smith, *H. J. Smith, R. G. Standen, V. L. Stanley, L. L. Thompson *A. \V. K. Tucker, *V. C. R \Vakerell, *F. H. \"ebb, L. G. Webster, *J. E. Wilson, C E. Young.
An asterisk denotes Matriculation Certificate in addition.
Matriculation Certificate.-T. Lennon, C. Paddock.
Civil Service Examination for Clerical Class.-D. Bomfrey, P. \V. Hayden aud O. Killick

SCHOLARSHIPS.

N. N. Blaxland, Exhibition to St. Mary's Hospital Medica; School, London.
W. Grognet, K.E.C. Training Exhibition to the College of St. Mark and St. John.
E. C Pelham, Scholarship to \Vye Agricultural College.
G. B. Donald, Scholarship to Rl\I.A., Woolwich.
C 1. M. \Vatson, Scholarship to RM.C, Sandhurst.

VALETE.

T. G. SKINNER (I927-37).-School Prefect; House Ist XV. Rugby; Ist XI. Cricket; House Committee; to University College, London.

G. B. DONALD (I926-37).-Probationary Prefect; c.Q.M.S. Cadet Corps; House Ist XV. Rugby; House 2nd XI. Cricket (capt.) ; Cert. " A" (I936) ; K.c.B. Efficiency Star; (Chingford (I936); Empire Marksman; Company Shot (I936);
School Choir; Dramatic Society; Scholarship to R:.I.A., \Voolwich.

R. L. DELAHAYE (1928-37).-Probationary Prefect; House Captain; School 1st XV. Rugby; 2nd XI. Football (capt.); "House 1st XI. Cricket; Lce.-Cpl. Cadet Corps; Cert. " A " (1937) ; to Clerkship, Police Force.

A. H. A. TREADwELL (1931-37).-House Prefect; School Colours;
School 1st XI. Cricket; 1st XV. Rugby; 2nd XI. Football ;
Inter-School Sports (1936) ; to Royal Pavilion.

R. D. L. TYE (1933-37).-House Prefect; House 1st XI. Cricket;
1st XV. Rugby; 2nd XI. Football; House Secretary; School Choir; to Clerkship, Westminster Bank, Ashford.

P. W. HAY DEN (1928-1937).-House Prefect; School Colours;
School 1st XI. Cricket; 2nd XI. Football (capt.) ; House 2nd XV. Rugby; School Choir; Dramatic Society; to G.P.O., Dover.

E. ROTHERHAM (1931-37).-School 1st XI. Football (Cap, 1936, 1937); House 1st XV. Rugby; 2nd XI. Cricket; Cadet Corps; School Orchestra; School Choir; removed to Gillingham.

P. W. JOKES (1934-37).-School 1St XI. Cricket (Cap) ; House 2nd XI. Football; to Clerkship, Police Force.

E. J. F. AMBROSE (1931-37).-House 1st XV. Rugby; School Choir; to Clerkship, Civil Service.

G. STRETCH (1931-37).-House 1st XV. Rugby; Dramatic Society; to Messrs. Woodland's Laboratories, Dover.

C. P. GARLAND (1931-37).-House 1St XV. Rugby; 2nd XI.
Cricket; 2nd XI. Football; Sgt., Cadet Corps; Cert. " A" (Practical) ; Kc.B. Efficiency Star; to Clerkship.

J. A. HOPGOOD (1931-37).-School 2nd XI. Cricket; 2nd XI.
Football; House 1st XV. Rugby.

R. H. M. BARLING (1928-37).-School 1St XV. Rugby (Cap, 1937); 2nd XI. Football; House 1St XI. Cricket; Band Sgt., Cadet Corps; Bronze Medallion, RL.S.S. ; to National Provincial Bank, Deal.

R S. FoWLES (1933-37).-To Head Office, Barclay's Bank.

D. RoBERTs (1931-37).-School Orchestra.

H. J. SMITH (1929-37).-To English Electrical Company.

V. F. KENWARD (1928-37).-House 2nd XV. Rugby; Lce.-Cpl., Cadet Corps; to Westminster Bank, Dover.

D. WATER~ (1928-37).-Cdt. Corps; House 2nd XI. Cricket; to Bolton Institute.

D. A. GIBB (1932-37).-Dramatic Society.

J. B. KEIRS (1932-37).-School2nd XI. Football; House 1st XV.
Rugby; 2nd XI. Cricket; transferred to South Shields.

F. J. EvANs (193S-37).-House 1st XV. Rugby; 2nd XI. Football; Laboratory Assistant, Technical Institute.

R. A. PELLATT (193S-37).-School 2nd XI. Football; House 1St XV. Rugby; 2nd XI. Cricket.

J. FosTER (193S-37).-House 2nd XI. Cricket.

C. W. TRANTER.-School 2nd XI. Football.

P. W. MUNDAY (1932-37). .

H. W. WESTON (1932-37).-Cadet Corps; House 2nd XV. Rugby;
transferred to Dover College.

D. SUTER (1933-37).-Junior Swimming Champion, 1937.

R PELOSI (193S-37).-House 1St XV. Rugby.

N. J. HATTON (193S-37).-House 2nd XI. Football; 2nd XV.
Rugby; 2nd XI. Cricket.

C. FoRD, E. S. BUIST, W. J. AMOS, K :'\10YLAN, E. A. STEVENS, A. B. O. NASH, J. R PLESTED, R W. BARNEs, R J. STANLEY, P. J. DAVIES, J. O. DAVIES, N. F. WITTS, H. J. SAUNDERS.

GLEAMS AND FLASHES.

    Contributions to the Benevolent Fund this term amount to £16 2S. 9d.

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    Old Boys, Staff and Cadets heard with regret of the severe illness of Sgt.-Major Coombes, necessitating his resignation from the Corps. All wish him a speedy recovery.

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    We are all glad that Mr. Watt has so far improved in health that we may expect to see him back next term. His work this term was taken over by Mr. W. Easter, M.A. to whom we offer our best thanks for his able services.

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    Two new masters joined the Staff at the beginning of the term, both on the Physical Training side, Mr. Nash, who holds the Diploma of Carnegie College for PT. at Leeds, and Mr. Hughes-Jones who holds the Diploma of Loughborough College in Physical Education. The latter, who acted as Physical Training Adviser to the KE.C. has just been appointed to an .important new post under the Government expansion scheme for Physical Training.

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    Mr. Darby, writing from RM.S. Orbita on October loth, was enjoying the sunshine just off Bermuda.

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    The School congratulates a distinguished Old Boy and eminent scholar, H. B. Garland, M.A., Ph.D., now Lecturer in German in the University of Cambridge, on the recent publication of his important work on Lessing, the founder of modern German literature. Dr. Garland's many friends in Dover and District will wish to be associated with us.

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    On Wednesday, 27th October, a party of Sixth Form Engineers were conducted over the S.S. Canterbury and the Hampton Ferry, and also over the S.R Engineering Works, by Mr. McQueen, to whom best thanks are due. On 24th November a visit was paid to the Engineering Works at Ashford.

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    R S. Fowles and P. E. Philpott won London Chamber of Commerce Special prizes of £2 each, the former for Commercial Geography, and the latter for Commerce and Finance.

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    The following are the Prefects for 1937-38 :Senior Prefect-H. R W. Watkins.
Deputy Senior Prefect-R F. V. Woodard.
Prefects-A. R Wilde, T. Lennon, J. J. Myers, G. L. Watt.
Probationary Prefects-Po E. Philpott, R L. Delahaye, E. C.
:Mantle, R Metzger, J. R Ravensdale, A. W. Woods.

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    F. E. Davies has been appointed Organist at Nonington Church.

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    Quite a number of interesting contributions have been handed in for publication in this issue. Owing to lack of space, however, many must be held over for future use.

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    Hearty good wishes for Christmas and the coming year to all readers, near and far.

YE CHRONICLE.

    Alasse and alacke, for once more is ye scrybe left desolaat withe noon forre to conforte hym. Nowe cloth he wanderre arounde and aboute ye Castele bothe longe of visage and of berde. Forthere-over, hys onlie nooke where that he may redyne atte hys eese is now takenne aware. No lengerre kan he do hys hoomewerke by ye Pierre du Nord. Otherre caytiffs eke are sore stryckenne for lyke resonne, ande grete sorwe is felt for hem thatte they mote leve thise fastenesse and hie hirselves to otherre regionnes wherinne that they may studie leegue forme unto hir herte hys delyt.
    Butte nay. I spake nat soothe concernynge ye aftliciounes of our menne, for as ye Day of Spekes drew nyghe, ye Overrelorde didde ann once that hem whiche hadde carryed offe ye moche desyred bokes ande stifcattes sholde ofire a deyntee curtysie before that they colde been yeven hiT rewardes. Grete was ye sorwe and dismaye atte swiche tydinges, and certayne knawes didde gloomilie prophesye that soone ye winnerres of trofyes and the lyk mote performe a lytel songeekdaunce before thatte they colde receyve hem.
    Butte happilie thise thynges didde not come to passe-in sooth ye ryght noble Knyght didde confesse hymselve awearie withe swich myghtie handsshakynge. N athelesse hys rousynge speche didde shewe noon synes of thatte synkinge feelynge.
Fain wolde ye scrybe telle ye more of thisse, ande of ye smale varlettes which didde disporte hirselves with mochel glee amid hiT wonderous draftes, straunge konkoctionnes and eek snytchpowderre, or of ye Quyre thatte didde yeve range bothe swete and strange, gretelie holpen therto by a muyghtie clyckatieclackynge behynde ye sceenes-but hys erne growe dym, hys penne falterres, ande further-overre, 'tis ware paste hys beddetyme.
    Yet perforce mote he fynisshe hise laboures ande therby erne his scantie pitaunce (and 'tis verily of an exceedyng scantienesse) , for whych he is ahyred by ye bake Pharos. No lengerre, howevre, doth this grete toome stande aloone, for nowe certayne knaves compose and eeke endyte othere bokes and magges. Methynketh hiT wry tinge kan noght be elles thanne to con forte hiT brokenne hertes, for wondrouse inconstante and faythelesse arc ye fayre (and eke ye brounettes).
    Of swich thynges doth ye scrybe wot wel of-but enoghe of thise unhappye tayles, lat us rejoyce, thogh in fay the, ther is butte lytel wherinne to rejoyce. Forre ye knowe thatte the ennemie stylle holdeth an halfe of ye Toothe of Luke, which hath long been departed from oure worthie guerriers. Natheless, an halfe of a toothe is wel bettre thanne tweye rollynge stones in ye busshes-or something lyk unto that.
    Butte nowe, atte laste, may ye lyfte upper youre gloomie visages ande be of goode cheere, for bothe Xmasse and eke an ende of thys tayle draweth nygh. Moche more colde ye scrybe rewrite ye storyes of ye grete menne of yestreyere-of La Hemp, who dothe hye hisselfe unto Pourquoi? (nay, I knowe nat), of Madcan, withe his hyghe, clere voyce, and Ye Leadah, bothe stallewartes of ye Toune of Maxxe. Butte nowe, instedde ye plumpuddenne doth awayte us alle, and if, 0 lecteur, whan thou hast devoured a surfeete therof, thou dost stylle desyre for fertherre lernynge, and eke, bettre digestionne, go thenne, studie ye grete bok Pharos whyche, of a truthe, shalle furnissh thee withe bothe.
SERYM YE SCRYBE.

EUSTON TO BASE CAMP, NEWFOUNDLAND.

    On 31st July, 1937, the Public Schools Exploring Society Expedition left Euston for Liverpool on the first stage of our long journey. By 5 p.m. we were all on board the RM.S. Nova Scotia, and next morning England had sunk below the horizon. Towards evening the north-west coast of Ireland was passed, with the Mull of Kintyre away to the north-east. After a calm Atlantic crossing the Nova Scotia docked at St. John's on Thursday, 5th August, at 4.30 p.m.
    The same night we boarded the special train which was to carry the party across the island to Cornerbrook. With the dawn came rain, but the weather soon cleared up so that we were able to see something of the country through which we were passing. On all sides were great wooded slopes, rising from numerous lakes of varying size and shape. Before long we reached Grand Falls, where we were able to get off the train and wander for a time about the settlement, which comprised several small stores and a considerable number of low square wooden shacks. There was no platform where the train drew up, and dogs frequently trotted about over the railway line, often venturing right underneath the coaches.
    Soon after we left Grand Falls there was a distinct change of scenery, the wooded slopes giving way to barren ice country, dotted with naked tree trunks and stagnant ponds. I t was just as we were drawing near to Deer Lake that we saw a fine moose go loping up a hillside to disappear in the distance. This, by the way, was the only moose we saw throughout the trip.
    Shortly after passing the Topsail Mountains we went down a long gorge-that of the Humber-to reach Cornerbrook, having covered the 400 miles in a little under eighteen hours. Here we had to stay a night on account of the roughness of the sea, so after dumping our kit in the Church where we were to spend the night, we were able to wander about the town. I was lucky enough to meet here the father of one of the boys whom the Sixth Form of the D.c.S. had taken over Dover Castle during the summer holidays. He kindly showed me over the paper mill, which is claimed to be the most up-to-date and efficient in the world. This at any rate is a great compliment to Armstrongs, the well-kn,own British firm responsible for the highly complicated machinery. Electric power is used, which is obtained economically from the Deer Lake generating works, only 30 miles away. The paper produced mostly finds its way to the United States, England's needs in this respect being met for the most part by the Grand Falls mills controlled by Lord Rothermere. All the people I met seemed very keen on the old country, and had a great admiration for some of our well-known men.
    Next day we boarded the boats-two open motor-boats and a 100 ton coaster, well named the Dante-which were to carry us to Trout River. Never shall I forget the beauty of that part of the trip, with the morning sun shining down over the hills into the long fiord-like inlet known first as the Humbermouth, and later on as the Bay of Islands. Once past the group of islands from which the bay derives its name, we ran into the aftermath of a gale, and it was not till after several hours of buffeting that we reached the small bay in which Trout River Settlement lies.
    From here we pack marched to the First Trout Pond, then on in boats to the narrows. After dragging the boats over these we proceeded up the long Second Trout Pond to our base camp. To describe the beauty of the scenery on all sides of the camp is beyond my powers. All around were high hills, those on the side of the lake rising sheer up to a height of 2,000 feet, while those behind the camp rose gradually in a mass of dark trees. Later on we were to learn that those same hills were an obstacle which it took several days of hard work to overcome, for we had to hack a trail straight through dense virgin forest, no easy task.
    Thus Saturday, 7th August, found the expedition ready to turn in at 9 p.m. 2,300 miles from home, to be cut off from civilisation for the next four weeks, and keen to get on with the task of exploring an uncharted region, traversed possibly by one or two trappers every five years or so.
G. L. WATT.
Up. VI. Science.

MY IMPRESSIONS OF GERMANY.

    Previous to my recent visit my ideas concerning Germany were very vague, being limited to such conceptions as closecropped Germans drinking beer in gay beer-gardens and singing Tousing songs. Other notions suggested brassbands and numerous smart uniforms. From this it was, apparently, obvious that our hosts were in favour of wars and militarism. Again, since Germany is a Totalitarian State, I was somewhat in the dark as to the actual position of the people, because the truth cannot always be ascertained from the newspapers.
    Judging from experience, I am of the opinion that the uniforms of the German Forces are smart and efficient. British people like smart uniforms to look at and admire, but they are not so keen on wearing them as the Germans. In the Rhine Province, considering that the conscripts and regulars are forbidden to wear civilian clothing, I do not think that there was any more sign of military work than would have been seen in an English Garrison town. Of course, the ordinary German probably hates war as much as an Englishman, although he may get one thrust upon him all the same.
    The German's skill in organising is seen in many directions, especially in the Hitler Youth and Labour Corps movements.
The former has done great work among the youth in increasing their stamina, and the latter with its compulsory service gives the state plenty of cheap labour.
    In spite of some restrictions upon jazz, music is encouraged, and this has resulted in an increased knowledge of folk music which is put to good use by bodies on the march.
    The enthusiasm of the people for their" Fuehrer " is remarkable, and is much more noticeable outwardly, at ordinary times, than the British loyalty to the Throne; although nothing, of course, could equal the scenes in England during the Coronation festivities.
    The number of badges struck for different organizations and events is surprising, for the Germans, it seems, love to wear them. It is also surprising to an Englishman what a large number of people can speak some English. Even men repairing the roads showed a considerable knowledge of our language.
    The scarcity of cats and dogs, due to the restrictions placed on pets, is another noticeable feature. The absence of beggars, and the work which is being done in connection with the slums, illustrates the power that the Government has over the people.
    In Germany a joke is a joke more than once, as was shown at the Opera when a repeated action caused repeated merriment.
    As a result of my visit I can honestly say that I want to go again; and this desire is doubtless due to the great welcome we got, and to the hospitality we received during our stay.
D.W.R.

SIXTH FORM DEBATING SOCIETY.

    The Sixth Form Debating Society, after a very successful term, has, at the moment of writing, just celebrated the first anniversary of its re-establishment in its present form. The stability of the Society as it is now is due to no small extent to the efforts of our first Hon. Secretary, F. H. Martin, who placed it upon such a firm foundation. All that is required now is the strong support of the Lower Sixth to carry on the Society when its present leaders, drawn largely from the Upper Sixth, have left School.
    This season, which commenced shortly before the end of last term, has seen two records made-more meetings have been held than in previous terms, and the Mock Election was the occasion of a record attendance of 47. Unfortunately, activities had to be considerably reduced towards the end of term, in order to a void clashing with other School Societies.
    Thanks are due to several members of the Staff for acting as chairmen, to the Committee for their help and co-operation, and to all those members of the Sixth Form whom we can count as regular supporters.

RESULTS.

20th July, 1937.

" That the measures already taken for Road Safety are the best possible in the circumstances."
Proposer, G. L. Watt. Seconded by R. S. Fowles. Opposer, }{. D. L. Tye. Seconded by T. E. ]ones.
Chairman, Mr. Froude. .\ttendance, 22. Motion rejected, 16-1.
23rd Septel1lbe1', 1937.
"That the Continental Sunday should be adoptee! in England."
Proposer, J. J. Myers. Seconded by P. N. Howarth.
Opposer, H. R. Watkins. Seconded by R Metzger.
Chairman, Mr. }{uffell. Attendance, 19. Motion rejected. 9-5.
4th October, I~37.
"That British newspapers are in need of reform."
Proposer, A. R. \Nilde. Seconded by P. W. Kendall. Opposer, R. D. L. Tye. Seconded by D. K. Bomfrey.
Chairman. Mr. Thomas. Attendance, 24. Motion rejected, II-6.
IIth October, 1937.
"That Dictatorships are a menace to civilisation."
Proposer, G. L. Watt. Seconded by L. ]. Langham.
Opposer, L. G. Webster. Seconded by C. F. H. Bale!win.
Chairman, Mr. Kendall. Attendance, 20. Motion passed, 10-3.
18th October, 1937.
:vIock Election.
H. R. Watkins, National Government .. 24 votes.
D. F. Eaton, Fascist. . . . 4" J. W. :Menter, Liberal. . . . .. 3" J. J. l\Iyers, Socialist .. .. 3" G. L. 'Watt, Communist . . . . . . 3'" P. G. Ewer, Independent . . 1"
Chairman, Mr. Baxter. Attendance, 47.
28th October, 1937.
" That this House regrets the discovery of America."
Proposer, P. W. Kendall. Seconded by, R. Metzger. Opposer, L. G. \Vebster. Seconded by P. K Howarth.
Chairman, :;\1:r. Froude. Attendance, 23. :Motion rejected, 3-0.
16th November, 1937.
" That the former German Colonies should be returned forthwith.'"
Proposer, P. G. Ewer. Seconded by A. 'N. Tucker.
Opposer, E. C. Mantle. Seconded by D. vV. Roberts.
Chairman, ",-lr. Langley. Attendance, 23. Motion rejected, !I-I.
P.E.P., Hon. Sec.

THE GYM.