No. 87. MARCH, 1938. VOL. XXVIII.

FIAT LUX.

Unfortunately the information from page and page 2 are missing from the archives. If anyone should happen across this copy, I would certainly be very please to borrow it for the information.

The Secretary will be pleased to receive news of Old Boys for inclusion in The Pharos.

L. H. R. ABBOTT (Hall. Sec.).

Balance Sheet
for the Year 1st August, 1936, to 31st July, 1937.

Old Pharosians' Football Club.

    The Club has had a very successful season, and although recent defeats by Dover Loco and Wyndham Rovers have pushed us back to fourth place in the League Table, the team has shown more promise than of recent years. Our League record to date is as under:—

    The prospects for next season are good, but new players will be required, especially to repair the loss of Jenkins and Suter, to whom our very best wishes go in their new careers.
    It is hoped that there will be a good attendance at the Annual General Meeting at the School at 8 p.m. on Friday, 6th May.

E. H. BAKER (Hon. Sec.).

WELCOME, SNOW!

THE SCHOOL CONCERT.

J.R.

SCHOOL RUGBY.

A.M.S.

M.L.F.

RESULTS.
School Rugby Football.

House Matches.
1st XV.

2nd XII.

Colts XI.

Junior 1st XI..

HOUSE NOTES.

Buckland House.

H.R.W.

Country House.

T.L.

Maxton House.

T.E.J.

Town House.

R.V.W.

YE CHRONICLE.

"SERYM."

THE HARDY PERENNIAL.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION.

W.H., Hon. Secretary.

THE BIG DRUM.

SCHOOL NOTES.

    We were sorry to learn that Mr. Allin's eye trouble would necessitate his being away from School for some time. We hope that the rest has been beneficial and that he will soon have completely recovered. His class work was taken over by Mr. C. Salmon, B.A., whose short connection with the School we hope has been a happy one.
    During the term a new master on the Physical Training side joined the Staff—Mr. J. S. Dixon, B.Sc., who holds the Diploma of Education and the Carnegie Diploma for Physical Education. We all extend a hearty welcome to Mr. Dixon and express the hope that his stay will be a long and happy one.
    Mr. P. T. Rothwell, a former member of the Staff, has recently played in three International Hockey matches.
    The fine Coronation Banner which formed part of the decorations on the route at the Coronation of Their Majesties, and now adorns the Dining Hall, was the gift of Mr. Murray Lawes. Other gifts recently made to the School are the leopard skin from Mrs. Buss, mentioned in the Cadet Notes, and a fine python skin presented by Mr. A. M. Harrison. To the kind donors the School is very grateful.
    A. M. Smith and T. E. Jones have been appointed Probationary Prefects.
    B. P. Elworthy and D. C. Sharp have gained their London Matriculation Certificates, and A. E. Cadman has passed the First Examination for Medical Degree, London. M. L. Fuller was successful in the Clerical Class Exam. for Civil Service.
    We congratulate Mr. Atkins, who was recently on the Staff for a time, on his Ph.D. degree.

TAKE OUT YOUR ATLAS.

    Although not written for publication in The Pharos, the following news of Mr. and Mrs. Darby will, we feel sure, prove instructive to us at School, as well as interesting to their many friends in Dover:—
    "After returning from the Harbour Island trip we stayed in Nassau a further ten days, and then crossed to Florida Nassau to Miami—on 12th to 13th December. We left Nassau in perfect weather and had a splendid time crossing the Bahama Banks. It was a wonderful night; by the light of the full moon we could clearly see the sea bottom at 2½ to 3 fathoms. At about 1 a.m. we struck the Gulf Stream, hurrying across to give England its equable winter. I believe the stream runs at from four to six miles an hour up the Florida coast. That night, however, some freak of the wind set up a wretched lumpy sea. Well! 'nuff said. We were very glad to reach Miami about 9 a.m.
    There we stayed for some time with friends who showed us the city and the beaches. Before leaving for Key West we found time for a day at Palm Beach. These are astounding places; at the beginning of the century Miami was a small settlement of a few hundred people, now it has 150,000 (some claim 200,000) permanent inhabitants. All down the coast—at any rate what we saw of it—from Palm Beach to Key West, about 240 miles, all of which we travelled by 'bus, there is a string of pleasure towns, fishing camps and seaside settlements. We reached Key West from Miami by three land journeys and two ferry trips.
    So here we are at Key West, which is one of the world's curiosities. It is built on an island about a mile by one and a half miles. A look at the map (excuse the Geography master) makes you wonder why anyone ever thought of living there. I think its first permanent settlers were fishermen and spongers from the Bahamas. Then Uncle Sam realised the value of a sheltered deep-water channel twenty-five miles by about two miles, made it a naval station and established a garrison. It was a jumping-off place for Cuba and the Canal, and Cubans came and established huge cigar factories. Now, for various reasons, these activities are removed elsewhere, and the town is hoping for a revival on the basis of the tourists who come for the marvellous winter climate, sea and sun bathing, and fine fishing.
    The climate is indeed marvellous. Since arriving we have had almost continuous warm and sunny weather, with only an occasional shower. To-day we have felt a bit chilly—the maximum temperature has been only about 70°. But this won't last long, and soon we shall be casting our clouts and living for cool drinks and ice-cream. I expect we shall stay here till about the end of March, but I shall soon have to be making plans for further wanderings—to Oklahoma and Denver; at present I have only the vaguest idea of how we are going to get to these places."
    It's a small world after all. One of Mr. Darby's neighbours at Key West was a Cuban, a Rotarian who had recently been to the big Rotarian Conference at Boston. There he had met a former master of this very School—Dr. Schofield, now Principal of Loughborough College, who was at the Boston Conference in the capacity of President of the Rotary International for the British Isles.
    The Pharos sends its best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Darby, and expresses the hope that Mr. Darby will favour us with further interesting news of their travels.

SPRING.

A MINORITY VIEWPOINT.

To the Editor of " The Pharos."
SIR,
    In frequent issues of your valuable periodical you publish the names of those who have been successful in passing various examinations. It would seem, therefore, that you are in sympathy with the examination system. That being the case we feel confident that you will be only too ready to publish this short letter, in which we put forward a plea for a generous extension of the time devoted by schools to exams. We are, sir, quite aware that we constitute only a very small minority, the majority still being definitely hostile to anything remotely resembling a test of work, probably because they find examinations somewhat exacting. Nevertheless, we feel sure that there must be quite a number who share our view, and it is this which prompts us to give publicity to this appeal. We ourselves always enjoy such pleasant relaxation during an examination week, that when we get back to the ordinary time-table, we miss very much the leisure afforded to us in the course of the exam. Most of our friends complain of exhaustion, but we who are collaborating in this brief communication to you always have the very opposite experience, for, apart from a few disquieting moments while the questions are being perused at the beginning of each session we suffer little inconvenience. We are almost immediately put at our ease and remain chiefly so for the rest of the period. We confess, however, that this procedure suits us remarkably well, for we never feel fitter than at the end of such a week. Naturally, sir, we are reluctant to put the masters of the School to any unnecessary inconvenience, and we appreciate to the full their kindness in arranging the questions in such a way as to give us such a restful time. We should, however, deem it a further mark of their favour if they could possibly see their way to increase experiences so delightful to a few of us. The frequency of their recurrence might very well be made progressive, so that by the time a boy reaches the middle school he might have an examination every month or so. Then for a few of us at any rate, life would be worth while.
                We remain, Sir,
                Respectfully yours,
                A FEW GRATEFUL FOUNTAIN-PENS.

CAUGHT!

    It is a cold, dreary night of December. Snow is falling thickly. The wind howls and moans round the military headquarters. Out of a door steps a German guard escorting a tall, handsome young British soldier. They walk smartly across the courtyard and enter the opposite building, which is evidently the Commander's office. Inside they are received by a German officer. The guard salutes and stands on one side.
    "Did you find anything on him when he was searched? " asks the Commander.
    "Only this, Sir," returns the guard, handing him a letter.
    "Ah! What's this?" says the Commander to himself. He opens it, to find a closely typed sheet. This is evidently in code, and after scrutinising it for a time he exclaims, " This in itself is enough to prove his guilt. He will be shot at dawn. Take him away." Thereupon the captive is marched off to the guard-room.
    An hour or two later, as dawn begins to tinge the eastern sky, he is brought out and marched under escort into the barrack square. Suddenly the party halts. A command is given and the prisoner advances till he is within a few feet of the wall. Another command and he turns about, to face the party. The rifles of the firing squad are raised and levelled. The officer in command raises a handkerchief and is just on the point of dropping his arm, when a voice rings out, "O.K. Cut! Lighting's not much good. Retake in twenty minutes."

B. GRAY (Upper III).

LIBRARY NOTES.

    Our list of additions this time is much longer than last, and we offer our best thanks to the K.E.C. for their generous allowance, and to other donors for their useful gifts. When a book has been through forty hands (as a popular volume is bound to do in the course of a school year) it soon shews signs of wear and tear; and but for these periodic additions to our stock the total would quickly diminish.
    I am pleased to note the increasing circulation of books for leisure reading, particularly in the VI. Forms. The open shelf and self-registration system appears to be a great success, and I look forward, if this continues, to its extension. In the Middle and Lower School, too, I observe that books have been borrowed freely, competition for the favourites being very keen.
    And now a word to any who borrow and fail to return their loans on leaving. I wish to remind those who may have books in their possession that we shall welcome their return. Such a search would be most helpful, and I shall be pleased, on behalf of the School, to forward the sender a personal acknowledgment.

ADDITIONS, AUTUMN TERM, 1937.
Reference Department.
Donation Copies.

COUNCILLOR MRS. BOYTON.—"Royal Visitors at Dover" (John H. Mowll).
MR. AND MRS. GOLDSMITH.—" The English Duden" (Klein).
E. ROTHERHAM.—" The Saxon Shore" (Mothersole); "The New Magic of Swimming" (Collins).

Copies Purchased by the School.

"Plays Pleasant and Unpleasant—Vol. II. Plays Pleasant" (Shaw); "Something about Wards" (Weekly); "Dictionary of National Biography;" "Arguments and Discussions" (Marratt); "Text Book of Inorganic Chemistry" (Partington); "Science Front, 1936" (Heard).

General Library.
Donation Copies.

To VIth Form Library
C. F. H. BALDWIN.—"The Marked Man" (Detzer); "Grey Face" (Rohmer); "The Desert Patrol" (Ex-Legionnaire 1384); "Jim Brent" (Sapper).

To General Fiction Library
R. E. ALLEN, Esq.—"Sappers and Miners" (Fenn); "The Secret Battleplane" (Westerman); "The Three Admirals" (Kingston); "With Cochrane the Danntless" (Henty).
J. W. MENTER.—"The Coral Island" (Ballantyne); "Dragon's Teeth" (Graves); "Court Royal" (Baring-Gould); "Doctor Nikola" (Boothby); "The Boudman" (Caine); "A Border Scourge" (Mitford); "Tom Burke of 'Ours'" (Lever); "Jack O'Langsett" (Goodyear); "The Pathfinder" (Cooper).
A. W. TUCKER.—"A Dog with a Bad Name" (Reed); "Schoolboy Grit" (Hadath); "Round the World in Seven Days" (Strang).
P. N. HOWARTH.—"The Priory Mystery" (Mayens); "The Exploits of Peter" (Horler).
C. F. H. BALDWIN.—"The Heart of the Prairie" (Rackie); "William The Detective" (Crompton).
K. O'BRIEN.—"Redskin" (Pickett).
D. G. FINCHAM.—" Martin Chuzzlewit" (Dickens).

To General Non-fiction Library—
R. H. ALLEN, ESQ.—"Scientific Amusements" (Tom Tit).
P. N. HOWARTH.—"Daring Deeds of Daily Duty" (Lea).
K. O'BRIEN.—"The Splendid Book of the Navy" (Jackson).
D. G. FINCHAM.—"Sea Escapes and Adventures" (Taffrail).

To Junior Library—
R. E. ALLEN, ESQ.—"Tony's Chums" (Wynne); "That Awful Little Brother" (Baldwin); "The Hidden Zoo" (Mainland); "The Rover Book for Boys;" "The Boys' All-Round Book;" "The British Boys' Annual;" "The Schoolboys' Adventure Book;" "The Champion Annual;" "The Big Book for Boys;" The World's Best Boys' Annual."
C. F. H. BALDWIN.—"A Book of Scout Stories."
J. W. MENTER.—"The Prize;" "The World's Best Boys' Annual;" "The Big Book of School Stories for Boys."
K. O'BRIEN.—"The Angel's Charge" (Mara); "What Happened to Tad" (Ropes); "A Book of Scout Stories."
R. SEDGEWICK.—"Treasure Island" (Stevenson); "The Wings that Failed" (Cowen).

Copies Purchased by the School.

To VIth Form Library—
"The Red House Mystery" (Milne); "Electrical Inventions" (Low); "Recent Inventions" (Low); "Kent" (Mee); "Plays Pleasant and Unpleasant—Vol. II. Plays Pleasant" (Shaw).
    In addition to the above, 35 volumes have been added to the General Fiction Library, 14 to the Non-fiction, and 41 to the Junior Section. We regret that space does not allow us to furnish full details.

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    Since the above list was compiled we have received from Miss Sellens a gift of many valuable books which have been added chiefly to the Reference Department. For this generous gift the School is greatly indebted to Miss Sellens.
    In addition we have to thank many other donors for their gifts to the Library.

A LONDON LETTER.

THE EDITOR, The Pharos.

DEAR SIR,
    I think it likely that at no previous time in the history of the School have there been as many Old Boys as at present continuing their education in London. So large is London, however, and so scattered the Schools and Colleges of its University, that it is not always easy to maintain contacts between them, although during the past three years I have met Old Boys at occasional informal re-unions, on the rugger field, and a quite surprising number by pure chance in the street.
    The random disposition of the pieces that constitute London University, and the conditions under which most students live—often several miles from their work—render corporate life difficult. Further, one frequently hears it said that the educational system of the University, dictated by the examination schedules, is insufficiently liberal. While this is perhaps true, the remedy for over-specialisation is largely in the hands of the individual student, each according to his calibre. There are in London opportunities for the acquisition of culture hard to find elsewhere; every man may make his choice from an unparalleled selection of libraries, plays, museums, galleries and exhibitions. I think, too, that the ability to watch at leisure London's hurried existence forms a very valuable experience.
    One could wish to see more students resident in halls attached to the Colleges, but I feel sure that this will come in time. I myself live at the College, not because it is especially comfortable (indeed I inhabit what rather resembles a barracks), but because I appreciate the opportunity of meeting men of my own age from all over this country and from many other countries.
    The School is represented at Imperial College more strongly than ever before. McNeil and myself are doing research work. Winter will soon be taking Chemistry Finals and Heller is in the middle of the Physics course. McNeil, Heller and myself are active in the Dramatic Society; McNeil is Secretary of the Radio Society, Heller works hard for the Physical Society and Winter represents the Royal College of Science at Soccer.
    It is significant that nine Old Boys are specialising in biological science. Ewell and Blaxland at St. Mary's and Constable at University College Hospital will become medical men. Allen (a student-demonstrator in the Bio-Physics Laboratory at the Royal Veterinary College) and Crowther are to be veterinary surgeons, and Cadman and the brothers Dunn, dental surgeons. Dewer is doing degree work at Chelsea Polytechnic Institute. The School should be very proud of these Old Boys.
    Ewell plays rugger when he is not working as a film extra, and Crowther is also a Rugger enthusiast.
    The succession of schoolmasters produced by the School is continued by Wraight and Curry at Goldsmith's, and by Balsdon, P. M. West and Grognet at the College of S. Mark and S. John. Curry, it seems, is extremely busy with dramatic work, Balsdon is active in the Student Christian Movement; and West has become a convert from Rugby football to hockey, besides retaining his interest in track athletics.
    At the Science Master's Exhibition in January last, I was very glad indeed to see Mr. Pearce and Martin; and at the London Physical Society's Exhibition, held concurrently in the same building, we all met Newman, who is on the development side with the Gas Light and Coke Company.
    I fear that I have already made too large a demand on your space; may I conclude by wishing the School every success for the future,

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.

    In November, 1937, the Photographic Society was formed, with Mr. Baxter as president.
    The first meeting was held on Tuesday, 23rd November. Samples and pamphlets of the various photographic firms were distributed, after which Mr. Coulson gave a demonstration of "Correct Development," the first of a series of demonstrations supplied by Messrs. Johnson and Sons of Hendon.
    On Tuesday, 7th December, the second meeting was held. Mr. Coulson demonstrated methods of taking photographs in artificial light, using flashlight, magnesium ribbon and photo-flood bulbs. Members who had brought their cameras were able to photograph groups of the others.
    The next meeting was held on 21st December, when enlargements were made of the photographs taken at the previous meeting.
    Owing to preparations for the concert the first meeting this term did not take place until Thursday, 17th February. On this occasion a beginner was selected to develop a film, receiving instruction from the more experienced members. The film had been exposed previously by a member of the Society, and was successfully developed by Waring. After this Mr. Coulson showed his "Camp," which, in spite of the numerous occasions on which it has been shown in the past, had not been seen before by any of those present.
    The Preliminary Examination over, on 8th March the second meeting took place. The third in the series of demonstrations was given, this being "The After Treatment of Negatives." Mr. Coulson again kindly acted as demonstrator.
    The coming of Mr. Bridgen, of the "Ilford" Company, was a memorable occasion for the Society, since it was the first time that the Society had heard a man of such experience. After asking a few preliminary questions, Mr. Bridgen gave reasons why a British boy ought to buy a British film. He then went on to explain the three different types of film, their advantages and disadvantages. Finally he showed us some prints made on "daylight" paper from negatives which he had made himself. Our thanks are due to Mr. Bridgen for his very instructive talk, and we hope to hear him again in the future.

MERIT LIST.

Form Upper V.—Bilby (3), Makey (3), Harman (2), Jones (1).
Form V. (Gen.).—Fisher (3), Hickman (1).
Form Upper IV.—Carter (3), Hopper (3), Robson (1).
Form Upper III.—Price (4), McFarlane (3), Atkinson (2), Friend (2), Gray (2), Alcock (1), Brabham (1).
Form Middle III.—Hill (5), F. E. Davies (4), Eagles (3), Oliver (3), Munday, (2), Gill (1), Twist (1).
Form Lower III.—Brewster (3), Reynolds (3), Hewitt (2), Knott (2), Smith (2), Harris (1), Kemp (1), Pay (1).
Form Upper II.—E. G. Bailey (5), Catlow (5), Dane (5), Flanders, (5), Mulcahey (5), Mummery (5), Pilcher (5), Foster (4), Reeves (3), Brabham (2), Brice (2), Lambert (2), Marsden (2), Neill (2), Smith (2), Bradley (1),
Buss (1), King (1), Lester (1), Oak (1), Richards (1), Rigden (1).
Form Middle II.—Sanderson (4), Sedgwick (4), Hope (3), Pott (3), Youngson (3), Bailey (2), Bish (2), Devenish (2), Maidstone (2), Bax (1), Carter (1), Hocking (1), Packham (1).
Form Lower II.—King (2), Ashman (1), King (2).
Form Upper I.—Ing (5), Price (5), Beach (4), Bowyer (4), Cropton (4), Grogan (4), Smith (4), Cooke (3), Gomar (3), Henbrey (3), Rust (3), Forwood (2), Howell (1).
Form Middle I.—Sisley (5), Andrews (4), Henry (3), Kiers (3), Arnold (2), Crust (2), Lambert (2), Vale (2), Bell (1), Sheppard (1).
Form Lower I.—W. Harrison (5), Macnab (5), Abbott (4), Alcock (2), Balsdon (1), Lloyd (1).
Form Transition.—Allin (5), Gale (5), Watts (5), Russell (4), Field (4), Bowhill (2), Bowyer (1).
Form Preparatory.—Flavin (4), Moorcroft (4), Peverley (4), Dadds (1).

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

    Other activities, both of the School and the Corps, have cut down the number of Company parades this term, but on Thursday, 24th February, we all enjoyed the visit paid to us by the County Commandant, Col. H. H. Dawes, O.B.E., T.D., who came down to present the Kenward Shooting Cup to Sgt. Wilde, the Bird-Terry Cup to Cpl. Elworthy, and the Payton Cup to Cdt. Allerton, in addition to shooting awards gained by the following:—
Empire Marksman.—C.Q.M.S. Donald, Sgt. Wilde.
Empire 1st Class Shot.—Sgt. Paddock, Sgt. Fuller, Sgt. Hurrell, Lce.-Cpl. Cadman.
    Our Musketry officer must be pleased that, as a result of his efforts last year, No. 1 Platoon were placed second among the platoons from School Cadet Corps, who took part in the King's Shield Competition.
    N.C.O.'s are again busy in the recruiting line, and the Corps roll-book is still expected to expand somewhat. Boys in the second and third forms should seriously consider joining. The yearly Camp is nearly here, so why not join before it is too late?
    This year, as a result of the good show put up by the Corps in the Annual Inspection at Camp, we have been selected to represent Kent in The Lady West Competition. I am sure that we all wish the team chosen the very best of luck.
    A team is also being sent to Chingford to represent the Corps in the Inter-Company Cross-Country Run.
    The Band in particular are very grateful to Mr. Buss for presenting a skin to the Corps for the big drummer.
    A Field Day is being held in the Easter holidays, and it is fixed for the 25th April. This date should be noted by all N.C.O.'s and Cadets, and as many as possible should endeavour to turn up. We congratulate the following on passing Certificate "A" Theoretical Examination, taken last term:—
Cpl. Eaton, Lce.-Cpl. Ravensdale, Lce.-Cpl. Menter.
    Certificate "A" Practical and Theoretical Examinations have also been taken this term. The results of the Theoretical Examination are not yet to hand; the following are to be congratulated on passing the Practical:—
Cpl. Elworthy, Cpl. Fox, Lce.-Cpl. Tucker, Cdt. Langham.
    The following promotions have taken place:—
To Sergeant—Cpl. Watt; to Corporal, Lce.-Cpl. Edgar; to Lce.-Corporal—Cdt. Tucker, Cdt. Blackman.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

    Interest in the Art Section during the latter part of this term has been centred in a poster competition arranged by the National Camping Club. A number of posters have been executed, but most boys have felt cramped by the limitations of one colour and black. The three posters chosen to be sent up for competition were:—Senior Section, B. J. Carpenter; Intermediate, J. McCulloch; junior, N. G. Webster.
    The members of the Metalwork Section have shown keen interest throughout the term, and although the attendance has not been so large the work has reached a higher standard. Useful articles for home use and hobbies have been made in copper, brass and mild steel.

HIS LAST BOW.

P.E.P., Hon. Sec.