No. 91. JULY, 1939. VOL. XXIX.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

    The next number of The Pharos will appear about 18th December. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 4th December.
    We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School, Ramsgate), The Ashfordian, The Langtonion The Harveian, The Bordenian, The Anchor (Gillingham County school), Faversham Grammar School Magazine, The Limit (Loughborough College), The Raven (Brockley School), The Beccehamian, The Lion, The Magazines of the County Schools for Girls of Ashford, Beckenham, Dover and Gravesend.
    Copies of the current issue of The Pharos or of back numbers which are in stock, may he obtained from the Editor, price 9d.
    Autumn Term, 1939. The Autumn Term will begin on Thursday day, 14th September, and end on Wednesday 20th December. Holders of season tickets should see that their railway passes are made out to cover both these dates.

EDITORIAL.

    At the time of writing the Summer Term is drawing to its close. The School Sports have yet to be held—for these we are training and hoping; the Examination Results have yet to come in—for these we are hoping. Before these lines are read, however, we shall no longer be in suspense.
    Our thanks are due to the large number of writers who have sent in articles for The Pharos. As far as space permits suitable matter is published; some is held over for use, if possible, on a future occasion.
    A meeting of the Pharos Committee was held in the Library on Monday, 10th July, when discussion centred chiefly on Editorial problems. To those members who are leaving—including the Sub-Editors, P. E. Philpott and J. R. Rawnsdale—we offer our sincere thanks for willing service and best wishes for the future.
    May we remind all readers that we are always pleased to get items of news of Old Boys. Contributions to The Pharos by Old Boys are sure of a warm welcome. By way of example we print on another page part of a very interesting letter received from M. E. Hearn, who writes from Manila. We have called it News from Overseas.
    In conclusion we wish everyone a happy holiday—one unclouded by any doubts and fears.

SCHOOL NOTES.

The best thanks of the School are due to an anonymous donor for the generous gift of two bats, two balls, and two pairs of pads which are to be awarded for the best all-round performances in batting, bowling and fielding. There is no doubt that the gift has done a good deal to promote keenness on the playing fields.

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The School is also deeply indebted to another good friend, Mr. H. W. Brockman, for a donation of £1 to the Tennis Club, and for his handsome gift of three cups for Tennis. One is to go to the winner of the Singles and the other two to the winners of the Doubles Tournaments.

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    At the recent examination K. Dadds, J. H. C. Flavin and J. F. Glass were awarded K.E.C. Special Places at the D,C.S.

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    The visit to Richborough Castle a short time ago by a large number of boys in the Lower School proved to be very enjoyable and instructive. An account of the visit by one of them appears on another page.

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On Saturday, 15th July, the Parents' Team beat the First Eleven in a very enjoyable game at Astor Avenue. On the same day The East Cup was won by Country House, who beat Maxton in the Final after a good game. An account of the Parents' match appears in the Cricket News.

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In the early part of the Term an instructive talk on Roads and Road Users was given by an official of the Ministry of Transport to all Forms from the Fourth downwards.

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P. E. Philpott has been successful in gaining his First Class Certificate in Commerce; Second Class Certificate in Economic and Social History; and Second Class Certificate in Economics in the Advanced Examination of the Royal Society of Arts.

He has also gained the Certificate of Distinction in Commercial History in the Higher Examination of The London Chamber of Commerce.

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Mr. Thatcher is leaving us at the end of the term to take up an appointment as Physical Training Instructor at Batley Grammar School, Yorkshire. His stay with us has not been a very long one. but we fed sure it bas been a happy one. He has our best wishes for the future. His place on the Staff is to be taken by Mr. G. Allen, whom we shall have the pleasure of welcoming next term.
 

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The contributions received this term for the Charity Fund amount to £12 13s. 9d. up to 13th July, bringing the grand total for the year so far to £47 17s. 7d.
 

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We have great pleasure in announcing that on Speech Day, 24th November, the prizes will be distributed by M. L. Jacks, Esq., M.A., Director of the Department of Education in the University, of Oxford.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS, 1939-1910.

September 14—Term begins.

October 11—"At Home."
October 11—Parents' Association Annual General Meeting.
October 25—Parents' Association—Dance.
November 24—Prize Day.
November 25—Football Club—Dance.
December 6—Parents' Association Whist Drive.
December 13—School Concert.
December 20—Term ends.
January 10—Party.
January 11—Party.
January 11—Term begins.
January 13—Prcfects' Dance.
February 3—Parents' Association—Dance.
February 16—School Play, Mary Rose.
February 17—School Play, Mary Rose.
March 13—Parents' Association—Lecture.
March 16—Old Boys' Association—Annual Dinner.
March 20—Term ends.
April 17—Term begins.

OLD PHAROSIANS.

The Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, the 25th March, at the Creameries, Bench Street, Dover, and proved to be a great success. This was largely due to the work done by Mr. Baxter, Mr. Pearce and Mr. Slater in circularising as many of the Old Boys as they could trace with invitations to attend the Dinner,' and the Association owes to them a great debt of gratitude for their invaluable help in making the Dinner the success it was. There were over So present, which constitutes a record, and it caused the organizers no little concern when so many said they would attend, for the capacity of the caterer's premises was taxed to the utmost. I am sure the Old Boys were very pleased to see so many of the Staff present, and especially, too, retired members of the Staff in the persons of the President of the Association, Mr. W. H. Darby, who was in the Chair, and Mr. Tomlinson.

On the call of the President, all present stood in silent tribute to the memory of Mr. Whitehouse. Mr. W. C. Lovely proposed "The School," and the Headmaster replied, speaking of its continued success and the loyal support he received from the Staff. Mr. J. Slater proposed "The Old Pharosians," saying that 2,865 boys had passed through the School. The President replied on behalf of the Association. Mr. E. H. Baker, on behalf of the Football Club, asked the Headmaster to accept the custody of the Dover Charity Cup which had been won that afternoon by the Club.

A programme of entertainment was provided by Messrs. A. J. Gunn, W. Gosby, Llewellyn Langley, S. Sharp and F. G. Steam, and Mr. Baxter accompanied at the piano. The supply of drinks was ably arranged by Mr. Morecroft.

It is proposed to hold the next Annual Dinner in March, and it is hoped that numbers may be increased still more.

Members are reminded that subscriptions for the ensuing year become due on the 1st August, and it will be of great help to the Secretary if these are paid as soon after that date as possible.

Lieut. A. Andrews has been appointed Assistant Adjutant to the Hertfordshire Regt. (R.A.), with rank of Captain.

George Curry has been selected to attend the Summer School being held in Maribor, Yugoslavia.

Thomas Lennon, now at Goldsmith's College, has been awarded his colours for Association Football.

Leonard J. Pudney has been appointed Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve to date from the 6th May.

F. G. Ryeland was granted a commission as 2nd-Lieutenant in the 1st Cadet Battalion The Buffs on 31st March.

Father and son (N. C. Sutton and R. J. Sutton) played in the match at Sibton Park.

C. Paddock has been promoted Gentleman Cadet Corporal at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.

D. Marcham is now a student at London University and has obtained his Inter B.D.

V. A. J. Ravensdale will take up an appointment in September as Senior Geography Master at Heston Senior School, London.

Frank Constable has passed the Final Examinations of the Conjoint Board, and is now a qualified doctor.

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Births.

To Mr. and Mrs. R W. Taylor—a son, on 4th June.

Marriages.

Mostyn Forth Robson to Aileen Pierce, at St. Leonard's Church, Deal, on 3rd June.
H. G. Hopkins, Ph.D., to Marjorie Watkins, at St. Mary's Church, Wexham, Bucks, on 24th June.
Lce.-Sgt. Hood, of the RC. Sigs., was recently married at Dover.

L. H. R ABBOTT,
Hon. Secretary.

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Old Pharosians' Cricket Club.

The first half of the season has produced moderate results, neither team coming up to expectations, although of late the "A" XI. has been more successful. It is pleasing to note that a larger number of Old Boys have joined us direct from School, and all are proving their worth.

RESULTS.
1st XI.

May 6 v. D.Y.R.M.S. Staff, at Guston. D.Y.R.M.S. Staff, 205; Old Pharosians, 148 for 6 wkts. (Ruffell not out 54; Baker 5 for 62, Kappler 4 for 30).
May 13 v. Chartham Mental Hospital, at Chartham. Old Pharosians, 156 (Rowlands 63); Chartham Mental Hospital, 158 for 6 wkts.
May 20 v. Deal, at Crabble. Old Pharosians, 139 for 7 wkts. (L. Merricks not out 56); Deal, 156 for 6 wkts.).
May 27 v. Dover, at Crabble. Old Pharosians, 127 (W. F. Baker 38); Dover, 131 for 4 wkts.
June 3 v. Tilmanstone C. Officials, at Tilmanstone. Tilmanstone C.O., 99; Old Pharosians, 165 for 7 wkts. (J. Thatcher 67 not out, C. Rowlands 40; G. Cook 6 for 25).
June 10 v. Depot Royal Marines, at Deal. Depot Royal Marines, 210 for 3 wkts. (dec.); Old Pharosians, 123 (B. Taylor 52).
June 17 v. Chartham Mental Hospital, at Chartham. Chartham Mental Hospital, 205 for 2 wkts. (dec.); Old Pharosians, 64 for 7 wkts. (L. Merricks not out 32).
July 1 v. Sibton Park, at Sibton Park. Sibton Park, 197; Old Pharosiang, 140 (B. Taylor 69; N. V. Sutton 3 for 13).
July 8 v. Dover, at Crabble. Old Pharosians, 115 (K. Ruffell not out 33, B. Taylor 33); Dover, 166 for 4 wkts.

"A" XI.

May 6 v. D.Y.R.M.S. Prefects. D.Y.R.M.S. Prefects, 53 for 6 wkts. (Grant 2 for 5); Old Pharosians, 36.

May 13 v. Buckland Mill. Buckland Mill, 131 for 7 wkts. (dec.) (A. Paddock 4 for 11); Old Pharosians, 39.
May 20 v. Royal Marines (Deal) "A" XI. Royal Marines "A" XI, 84; Old Pharosians, 59.
May 27 v. Charlton Mill. Charlton Mill, 150 for 7 wkts. (dec.) (Browne 4 for 34); Old Pharosians, 121 for 7 wkts. (G. L. Watt 52).

June 6 v. Dover Gas Co. Dover Gas Co., 150 for 9 wkts. (Stribley 6 for 27); Old Pharosians, 121 (Slater 26).
June 10 v. Dover Rovers. Dover Rovers, 70 (E. Pelham 4 for 15); Old Pharosians, 160 (E. Pelham 71).
June 24 v. Dover P.O. (Rain.)
July 1 v. Dover Methodists. Dover Methodists, 82 (Grant 4 for 24); Old Pharosians, 124 (Frow 40).
July 8 v. Dover Rovers. Dover Rovers, 105 (Frow 3 for 32); Old Pharosians, 91 (Grant 30 not out).

A. C. L. BROWNE (Ron. Secretary).

THE SCHOOL LIBRARY.

As previously announced, we publish this Term an article on the various purposes a School Library is intended to serve. I strongly recommend a perusal to all, and particularly to those who have not yet realised the possibilities that this department of the School offers to them.

It has been decided to re-classify and re-number the books on the Decimal System (a slight modification of the Dewey Plan), and I hope this will be carried out as soon as possible.

W. UNCLES (School Librarian).

A RAMBLE ROUND THE LIBRARY SHELVES.

We can make a pilgrimage through the whole world without stirring from a pleasant, sunlit room in Kent. We can meet Columbus and Caesar and Alfred and Joan of Arc, and whomsoever we would see in history or in fiction. We can have glimpses of other worlds, of enchanted islands, of silver streams, of magic caves and of giants and fairies. We can make our way under the sea, or down in the earth, or up in the clouds. All these miracles are made possible by rambling for a brief time along the path of knowledge—in the Library.

When first we enter the Library, we may be superficially attracted by the brightly-jacketed books, and repelled by those in sober or dingy uniform. But remembering that

"The fool can only see the skin,

The wise man tries to peep within."
And being, of course, wise, we soon, doubtless, find that there are many gems" of purest ray serene" in sombre settings. The briefest list of the books' we meet on our way must include Dickens' Pick wick Papers, Ballantyne's finest adventure story, The Coral Island, Kipling's classic school stories of Stalky and Co" Sabatini's colourful pirate series of Captain Blood, Mark Twain's tenderly humorous Tom Sawyer, Swift's amusing satire, Gulliver's Travels, and, of course, the pioneer of detective stories, Doyle, with his Sherlock Holmes series. The people we meet in these books are our fellow-travellers along the road "Romance," in the Kingdom of Literature.

But there are other roads to take, though they all arrive eventually at the same cross-roads of Knowledge. The Library does not exist solely for the fiction reader, casual or enthusiastic. It also stabalises in classics and works of reference, carefully chosen to meet the needs of most of its users. If we wish to look up some point in school work, we find here books on every conceivable subject, from Scripture to Geography, from Concordances to the Bible, to text-books on Kentish archaeology. The provision for our use of good, up-to-date reference books is a most important branch of the Library's work, and our path is rendered doubly smooth by the courtesy and efficiency of its assistants.

As we travel along this road, called "Fact," we observe with, awe and respect the grim fortress of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, and perhaps venture timorously to, unchain its vast and clanking portals to make a tour of inspection of the Keep. Similarly, we become aware of that oracle, on a table reserved to itself, frowning majestically on its lesser subjects—the Oxford English Dictionary, which is ever ready to be consulted and to pronounce a blessing or a malediction on our spelling, as the case may be. And then, in a place of honour, we notice that book indispensable to every library, for it is a library in itself—the Bible.

And so, having passed through Fact and Fiction, we close our tour of the Library. What we read now may be soon, apparently, forgotten, but may have actually left on our subconscious minds an indelible imprint, which may at some time come again to us as a fleeting memory of our ramble through the shelves.

W.W.R.

BROKEN TOYS.

Spring has come and with it the beauty of Nature and spring-cleaning. Once more the dust, that elusive enemy of woman, is being hunted and hounded with brooms and brushes, dusters and vacuum cleaners. In the course of the campaign the gloomy depths of cupboards are delved into and out come all those old toys again. The annual question is put to me "Do you really want any of these old toys?" And again the sight of those ancient broken things brings back fond memories of the days gone by.

First, there's the maimed figure of a teddy-bear, given to me by my grand-mother nigh on fourteen years ago. Alas! he is now minus a leg and an ear, and has lost much of his sawdust stuffing. But what a god-send he was to me in the old days, when I first slept in my own bed in my own room; when bogie-men lurked in every corner; when fantastic animals, created by my childish imagination, seemed always waiting to devour me! No, decidedly no, he must not go. This dear old pal must certainly be spared from the dust-bin for old time's sake.

What on earth's this? Oh, yes! It's my old wooden train. How battered it is now! It would almost require a microscope to find any trace of its original bright-red paint. The number of bruises I got when playing with it would run into centuries. At the mere sight of it I am, in my mind, again rushing wildly down Church Road, when a wheel comes off and there is a terrible smash. Then, as my howls rise in crescendo, out dashes a helpful mother, ready to fix the wheel on again, and, if need be, to mend a broken head. Shall it go?

No! back to the cupboard goes the train.

Hullo! here's another—an old black Hornby tank engine. The hours and hours of fun my father and I have had together with this! This toy, I sadly recall, ended its active service when my younger brother, blissfully ignorant of what an engine could stand up to, found out by the simple process of flinging it down the stairs.

I've taken to aeroplanes now; but still, put back the old engine; anyway, its spring will be sure to come in useful somewhere.

Last of all out comes my old three-wheeler. The thrills I've had on this old crock! I remember at what cost I acquired the art of riding on two wheels only. I abandoned the attempt to ride on the two back wheels after one trial, as I only succeeded in raising a bump the size of a pigeon's egg on the back of my head. But I had some success with the front wheel and one back wheel, I remember, until the hub of the back wheel went and cracked and I added another bruise or two to my vast collection. Then there was that other time when I tried to rush a high bank with a gradient of about one in one. Having been successful once or twice, I pedalled off home, only to find to my dismay that my bank climbing activities had loosened the connection between the front fork and the handle bars. How I swerved! I'm sure I gave a "learner" I met white hair in those few seconds in which I sped from the centre of the road to a fence, via the curb.

They are bygones, and only a part of the misty past. But put them all back in the remote depths of the dark cupboard from which they will, without doubt, rise once more next spring to revive fond memories.

So on goes the roar and bustle of the spring-cleaning, faint in my ears, for my mind is busy with the past.

N. W. McINNES (Upper III.).

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION.

The Executive Committee wish to draw the attention of Parents to the programme of Social and other events arranged for the winter, which is printed in this issue. It will be noticed that the "At Home," followed by the annual general meeting of the Association, has been fixed for nth October. As our membership has considerably increased since last year, we are looking forward to a record attendance.

This year, it has been decided that, instead of the usual Annual Dinner, a Dance would prove more popular and meet with general approval. This will take place at the School on 25th October, and further particulars will be announced in due course.

In December there is to be a Whist Drive, and in the New Year another Dance and a Lecture at the School. We trust that all these functions will be well supported by Parents and friends of the School.

The meeting for the Deal section of the Association, which was held on and March, was a great success and well attended. It served the very useful purpose of bringing together the Parents of the district, and giving them an opportunity of meeting the Headmaster and members of the Staff. For the admirable arrangements we are indebted to Mr. E. W. Tucker, to whom the Committee extend their sincere thanks.

W.H. (Hon. Sec.).

PARENTS v. BOYS.

The fine weather attracted a large crowd at Astor A venue on Saturday, 15th, to see the annual Parents v. Boys cricket match. The School, having won the toss, decided to bat, on a perfect wicket.

The opening bowlers met with little success, until at 24 the first wicket fell, but after the fall of two cheap wickets Baxter and Smith came together and took the score along to 87. Although Baxter had several narrow escapes, Smith batted superbly, hitting seven glorious 4's out of a fine innings of 37. After Smith's dismissal, Cropton and Took, keeping a fine length, brought the innings to a close with the addition of only 10 more runs.

At the conclusion of the School innings tea was taken, after which Mr. Clarke and Mr. Gascoigne opened the Parents' innings, but Grigg, bowling exceptionally well, captured two cheap wickets in the first over of the innings. This brought together Mr. Gascoigne and Mr. Took, who pulled the game round for the Parents, the latter scoring 84 very valuable runs, including 14 delightful boundaries. This innings enabled the Parents to pass the School's total for the loss of only five wickets.

Took, 4 for 31; Gascoigne, 2 for 39; Cropton, 3 for 23; Hayden, 1 for 0.

Grigg, 4 for 54; Harvey, I for 25; Ravensdale, I for 15; Shelled, I for 37.

UNIVERSITY LETTER.

To the Editor of "The Pharos."

IMPERIAL COLLEGE UNION,
S.W.7.

DEAR SIR,

The fact that previous issues of The Pharos have printed letters from Martin and Bailey leads me to hope that you will publish yet another from South Kensington. One of the first things Metzger and I discovered on our arrival is that D.C.S. is gaining—or indeed, has gained—quite a reputation at Imperial College. Newman, in the rather remote past; Hopkins and Martin, both of whom obtained First Class Honours; Bailey, who has recently obtained his Ph.D.; and Heller—all of whom are physicists, together with Neech, McNeill and Winter, have all helped to create something which is fast becoming a tradition to a Fresher from Dover. Thus I found that, thanks to Heller, I have unexpectedly become Excursion Secretary to the Mathematical and Physical Society (an unattractive post, since it involves work) solely because, as Heller expressed it, "I was last year, and Bailey was Hon. Secretary the year before that! "Incidentally, I believe Hopkins also was once Secretary. Another realm in which O.P.'s seem to thrive is the Dramatic Society. Last year the lighting, etc., was practically all D.C.S., with Bailey, McNeill and Heller as representatives. Bailey, as this year's President, has produced in first-rate fashion two plays, the later and more ambitious being "1066 and All That."

For a Six-scientist wishing to get his degree, but who has not the necessary resources to go to Oxford or Cambridge, where we are told that the atmosphere and background are infinitely superior, I do think that Imperial College is one of the finest places he could choose. Briefly, it consists of three Colleges combined under the one title. These constituent colleges are (i) The Royal College of Science, where Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc., are taken; (ii) The Royal School of Mines; and (iii) The City and Guilds College for Electrical, Civil and Mechanical Engineers, in which latter institution Metzger now toils, alternately enjoying himself or suffering agonies over unfinished reports of machine tests. With Inter, one may go straight into Second Year work, so that the Physics Course reduces to two years for the Final examination, followed by a year of research work, after which one emerges with the B.Sc. (Special) Degree. A comparatively new course, and one which therefore does not as yet suffer from overcrowding, is Chemical Engineering, which, with Inter. in the right subjects, extends over three years.

Of Old Boys who have come up to London recently we have seen but little, beyond meeting Rees and Woodard at a Freshers' Social. Wilde is having a fine time loading radium at Johnson Matthey's—he delights in wearing a condenser round his neck and working behind thick sheets of lead; while he also undergoes blood tests at regular intervals. Although many O.P.'s play Rugger, including Wilde, A. M. Smith at St. Mark and St. John, and Fuller, who plays for a Civil Service team, the only one I have ever met during a game is Goldsmith, who is busy taking a Degree in Geography at University College. Lennon has continued his soccer at Goldsmith's, and has just got his colours.

Since I have trespassed heavily on your available space already, I will confine myself to but one more observation:—If possible spend your first year at least in the Hostel attached to the College. Although, undoubtedly, costing more than "digs," the advantages of meeting people with ideas very different from one's own, together with the opportunities of forming friendships which help to combat the initial feeling of bewilderment on entering a life entirely different from that at school, are not lightly to be dismissed.

With this, and wishing the School every success in the future.

I remain,
Yours sincerely,
... H. R. WATKINS.

INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPETITION.

(FIFTH MEETING.)

The fifth athletic contest between Simon Langton School, Canterbury, Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone, and D.C.S., took place at Astor Avenue on Saturday, 25th March, 1939.

1939! The mystic number brought with it a cold, windy day, which was hardly calculated to encourage friends of the School to turn up. The attendance, however, in the circumstances exceeded expectations, and those who watched the Sports saw some excellent running, and some close and exciting finishes. Perhaps the three outstanding events were the 440 Yards Senior, the Half-Mile Senior, and the 440 Yards Junior. In the first of these Vickery fought hard against Burroughs, of Simon Langton School, who outdistanced his opponents finally in a great break-away in the last 50 yards or so. This same Canterbury man was matched against McQueen in the Half-Mile, and the Dover man put up a really good show, though, as before, Burroughs again proved superior. The 440 Yards Junior was won in good style by Fisher after a great struggle.

Simon Langton School were the winners with 51 points; D.C.S. second with 30 points; Harvey Grammar School being third with 15 points.

Burroughs, of Simon Langton, with his fine performances in the 440 Yards Senior, the Half-Mile Senior, the Long Jump Senior, and the Relay Senior, was the outstanding athlete of the meeting. No records were broken, weather conditions being against fast times.

After the contest the teams were entertained to tea, when short, but very polite, speeches were made by representatives of the three Schools.

By six o'clock everybody had gone. Everybody? No; a few of us stayed behind, cleared up the dining-hall, spending at least an hour in eating before going home in-a blizzard!

G.L.W.

RESULTS.
C = Canterbury. D = Dover. F = Folkestone.

High Jump (Junior).—1, Thomas (C.); 2, Gomar (D.); 3, Ivory (D.). Height, 4ft. 3½ins.
100 Yards (Senior).—1, Hillyar (C.); 2, Field (D.); 3, Heiser (F.). Time, 11 4/5 secs.
100 Yards (Junior).—1, Fisher (D.); 2, Castle (F.); 3, Austin (C.). Time 12 3/5 secs.
440 Yards (Senior).—1, Burroughs (C.); 2, Vickery (D.); 3, Horn (F.). Time 57 secs.
Long Jump (Junior).—1, Fisher (D.); 2, Thomas (C.); 3, Castle (F.). Length, 14ft. 1in.
120 Yards Hurdles (Senior).—1, Reed (C.); 2, Harvey (D.); 3, Fisher (F.). Time, 19 4/5 secs.
Half-Mile (Senior).—1, Burroughs (C.); 2, McQueen (D.); 3, Everett (F.). Time, 2 mins. 23 secs.
440 Yards (Junior).—1, Fisher (D.); 2, Farrier (C.); 3, Regan (F.). Time, 65 secs.
220 Yards (Senior).—1, Hillyar (C.); 2, Field (D.); 3, Burran (F.). Time, 26 secs.
High Jump (Senior).—1, Lee (C.); 2, Gardiner (C.); 3, Laserson (D.). Height, 5ft.
220 Yards (Junior).—1, Thomas (C.); 2, Castle (F.); 3, Farrier (C.). Time, 28 secs.
One Mile (Senior).—1, Papworth (C.); 2, Wilde, (D.); 3 Ballman (F.). Time, 5 mins. 24 secs.
Long Jump (Senior).—1, Burroughs (C.); 2, Pleasance (D.); 3, Reed (C.). Length, 18ft, 6ins.
Relay Race (junior).—1, Canterbury (Farrier, Warner, Austen, Thomas); 2, Folkestone; 3, Dover. Time 55 3/5 secs.
Relay Race (Senior).—1, Canterbury (Hillyar, Reed, Silsby and Burroughs); 2, Dover; 3, Folkestone. Time 1 min. 49 2/5 secs.

THE VISIT TO RICHBOROUGH.

There was much excitement in the Lower Forms when word was sent round that there was going to be a visit to Richborough Castle on the 27th of June. Soon all arrangements were made and the long-awaited day arrived. After assembling at the station we boarded the train and moved off—the journey had started. About half-an-hour's riding, and we arrived at the roughly constructed halt outside the Castle grounds.

Before going on a tour of the ancient building we were given a short lecture on the history of the place by the guide. Richborough was originally an isle in the Wantsum Channel: that is the strip of water that separated the Isle of Thanet from the mainland. It was a very sandy island, and not very large in size. Many of us were startled when the amazing fact was revealed to us that twenty years ago the entire buildings were buried under five feet of earth.

When the Romans completed the conquest of Britain they built a marble monument to celebrate it. For more than two hundred years the Romans lived peacefully at Rutupiæ (Richborough). In the third century A.D., about the time when the Roman power was declining, the Saxons began to attack Rutupiæ. Consequently the Romans had to strengthen their fortifications. The monument was knocked down and massive walls were built. Some of the marble from the monument was used in the building of these walls, as pieces can be seen jutting out of them. No less than 150,000 coins were found on the site, and also much beautiful pottery. So many coins were found because, when one emperor died, the coins of his period were afterwards useless.

After the lecture we started on the tour of the Castle. Our first stop was where the marble monument had been, the foundations of which still remain. They go down to a depth of thirty feet. A tunnel has been excavated under where the monument stood, to show visitors the foundations. On the spot there is now a stone cross, which still remains a mystery. People assumed that there might have been a signal tower or a huge capstan on it. We then passed on to the spot where the great St. Augustine landed. Here there are just the foundations of the two chapels that were dedicated to him. They were both on the same site, the second one being longer and narrower than the first. It was then shown to us how and where an officer used to have his bath. He would step into one room where he got very hot, then he passed into another where he was cooled again, and finally he stepped into his bath. We were next taken round the outsides of the walls and shown the earth work defences. These are steep-sided trenches, and before any attackers could reach the walls they had to get up and down these trenches. Whilst they were doing this the Romans shot them down from the walls. We then passed on to the great Watling Street. This Roman road went straight to Canterbury (Durovernum) and then to London. After being shown the main entrance gate the tour ended.

As we all know Richborough is now joined to the mainland and Sandwich has sprung up on the coast.

After the tour we were allowed to sit down on the grass and have our tea, as well as drink our well-earned "ginger-pop." When we had finished this we were given permission to take a piece of Roman pottery. To our great surprize the time had flown so quickly that word was now sent round for us to assemble. So the close of a most enjoyable afternoon came, and we caught the train back to Dover, happy and contented.

A. T. ING (Upper H.).

GYMNASTIC COMPETITION.

Parents' Association Cup.

In spite of a heavy fall of rain, there was quite a large attendance of parents, boys and friends on Wednesday evening, 14th June, to witness the annual competition for the Parents' Cup. On account of the bad weather the display had to be given in the Gymnasium. The teams consisted of seven boys each, and were as follows:—
BUCKLAND.—D. Allerton (leader), J. Pain, C. K. Reynolds, E. Simpson, H. E. Flanders, R. E. Henbrey, D. Leach.
COUNTRY.—H. G. Bennett (leader), C. George, J. L. Lambert, D. J. Richards, L. E. Culver, H. B. Brabham, S. Gomar.
MAXTON.—R Sale (leader), K. Datlin, V. Jones, F. Dane, E. Bailey, J. Ovenden.
TOWN.—F. Donoghue (leader), R. Austin, C. Brice, D. Williams, K. Rust, R. Lambert, C. W. Sisley.

Mr. Munday, Advisor on Physical Education to the Kent Education Committee, kindly came to judge the teams. To begin, Mr. Dixon put each team through the linked sequence, which consisted of arm and leg exercises, hand-walking, and hand-stand on supporter's knees. After that the leader took charge of his team, and put them through the following:—
Agility.—Headspring (top section of box) and hand-spring.
Vaulting.—Through-vault (horse with pad), horizontal astride vault, or astride vault to stand on end of horse and a down ward jump with arms swinging forward and upward, thief vault, overswing.
Combined Vault and Agility.—Astride vault over buck on to box, with a head-spring off, and a forward and backward roll, or back-spring on the agility mat.

At the conclusion of the competition, Mr. Munday, before announcing the marks he had awarded to each House, complimented the competitors on the excellence of the display, adding a few useful comments on the actual performances, pointing out that some boys, for example, did not full-bend the knees when landing. The marks gained were:—

1, Country.. 72 per cent.

2, Maxton .. 70 per cent.

3. Buckland . . 66 per cent

4. Town .. 64 per cent

The Parents' Cup was presented to H. G. Bennett, of Country House, by Mrs. W. Haydon.

Mr. C. G. Gane, Chairman of the Parents' Association, complimented the boys on their agility, and on behalf of those present thanked Mr. Munday for judging the competition.

Mr. Booth concluded by thanking all who had come to see the display, and all who had in any way had a share in it.

H.G.B.

POCKET MONEY.

Ah! Blessed words in the ear of a schoolboy! But how much better to possess the actual thing! How quickly it vanishes! Directly it gets into the pocket of the schoolboy it seems to be in a strong magnetic field. The trouble is that there is so much to do with so little. There are numerous temptations on the way to and from School. Tuck, periodicals, stamps and many other things are stumbling blocks in the way of the boy who wishes to save. Visits to the Cinema, if paid or by oneself, draw heavily on the little pile. At School there, are the Tuck-shop and the Charity Collection, but I am afraid the force exerted by the former is often greater than that exerted by the latter. One would like to do a lot of things, but a choice must be made, some things have to be given up. Alas! that is why the Charity Collection sometimes gives way first. The primitive love of self over-rides everything else.

And how hard it is to save up for something definite! A small amount is put by for this "something," and then there arises a craving for something else seen in a shop window. Unless one is very careful that little hoard will quickly disappear.

R. R. ATHERDEN (Upper V.).

HOUSE NOTES.

Buckland House.

This term the Senior Cricket Teams have not had a good season. The First Eleven has, however, fared better than expected, despite the loss of Sutton in the early part of the term. McFarlane has done well in the Second Eleven, but the keenness in play and attendance of several members of this team leaves much to be desired.

The Colts have had a very successful season, Lester, Sedgwick and Took being the nucleus of a strong team. Unfortunately, they lost to Country in the first round of the East Cup. The Juniors have had a moderate season and as usual have set an example to the House in keenness. Nets practice this term has been very well attended by Seniors and Juniors.

In connection with the Gym. Competition, the House is grateful to Flanders and Knott, amongst others, for their regular attendance at early morning practice.
Weakness in the Juniors caused the loss of the Swimming Sports, but attendance at early morning swimming has been encouraging.

Next term as many boys as possible should take up Football so that Buckland may again field five full teams.

B.A.B.

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Country House.

The House is to be congratulated on a most successful year. The outstanding and most pleasing feature has been the co-operative spirit, not only on the sports field but also in the running of the House. Judging from the younger members of the House, the next few years should see a continuance of the success of which we are justly proud. Ours is certainly a cosmopolitan House, and our Germans, Rumanians, New Zealanders and Canadian are to be thanked for the good work they have put in. The result of this year's competition is not yet certain, but I am confident that the shield will continue to rest on a green background. One side of the House work stands out that is the Gym. Competition. Our team, largely due to the work of Bennett, and despite the disadvantages which living in the country incurred, were the winners—we congratulate them. This term we tried out a "House Selection Committee," on which all age groups were represented; it has been most successful and will, I hope, be used by future captains.

This term sees the end of my term of office as House captain; may I take this opportunity of thanking all those who have helped to make it such a pleasant one, especially the House Secretary, Philpott, whose work has been invaluable? Remember, Greens—you can never do too much for your House.

G.L.W.

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Maxton House.

This has been an extremely active term for many members of the House, cricket having occupied much of the time. The 1st XI., with four School players, has so far won all its matches except those against Country. Grigg and Baxter have batted well, and the former has bowled with great accuracy. Some hefty hitting by Carter played a considerable part in our win against Buckland. To date the 2nd XI has won all its matches. This has been largely due to a good team spirit and to some good bowling by Jones, Ovenden and Gascoigne. The Colts have had a poor season, one reason being lack of numbers in this section, but lack of enthusiasm on the part of many members has also had its effects. As usual our Juniors have displayed great enthusiasm which has resulted in very good play.

In the semi-final of the East Cup, good bowling by Grogan and Stafford, who, together with A. H. Alcock, did some steady batting, resulted in an easy victory against Town, but Country should prove worthy opponents in the final.

In spite of much hard practice by the members of our Gym. Team, we only managed to gain third place, and it must be mentioned that in this event the Fourth formers in the House were inclined to thrust the work on to the younger members.

The House fared very badly in the Swimming Sports and we are almost entirely lacking in swimmers among the Juniors. This must be rectified during the Summer Holidays.

At present training is in progress for the Athletic Sports and with a great effort in this event we might still retain our position of second in the House Championship. But we must remember that it is only by a huge united effort in the next year that we can hope to come out on top. Are you doing all you can to help?

E.C.M.

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Town House

YE CHRONYCLE.

    Now in ye dayes of ye greate crisis, whenne it seemed full certaine that all ye werlde should be sore vexed, ther wente forthe a dekree from oure auguste and eek most mightie premiere that we must, following ye mottoe ande ye fashioune of ye boyscoutes, be praepared. For which cause was drawne uppe a planne by ye overlorde of ye castel wherbye alle ye knyghtes and ye varlettes shoulde practyse muche fyne drylle. Divers kow-oxen homes, therefore, didde Sire Weppe sytaightwaye fixxe uppe in sundrie places in ye castel, wherewythe to affryte and stirre ye aforesaide knyghtes and varlettes. Furthermore, nowe also dothe he muche debate of skourynge ye boweles of ye erthe withe depe and darke tonnels. Menne do saye thatte we but praktise ye fyre-fightyne, albeit ther be those, and not a fewe, amonge ye squires which avowe thatte we do trayne for nationale defense. Butte, be thatte as it maye, straunge it is, in soothe, and eek wondrousse, to witnesse all ye varlettes, y-marshalled by ye knyghtes and ye squyres, troupe forthe in orderlie arraye from all partes of ye castel in longe lynes at ye firste loude blaste of ye homes of Sire Weppe.
    Woe unto ye squyres! Ye drede denizenes of Whyte Halle have y-stirred wundrouse straunge feelynges in hir hertes, for that they have dekreed that eche oon muste doon his servitia militaris, as runneth ye Latyn tagge of Nuncius Publicanus. Wherefore they nowe marched hem aboute, a-singynge straunge songes which savoure of nationale servisse, Ye Cuccu in Springe, and eek of a certayne bob-a-day. Therefore moste harde werke they nowe afterre hir dedde-certe "Aye."
    Furthermore, so grete is ye poste-haste and rommage of ye gouvemement in makynge of hir peace, y-clept Pax Britannica, thatte there kannot perforce joyne withe us atte kampe whenne we sallye forthe to Sandewyche. Wherefore Sali Tuwot hathe spent en manic evenes in fayre Sandewyche a-plantynge of his lettuse and eek oates for his hors, so menne do saye; wel wolde we wishe him a fyne joosie croppe.
    Butte before we make an ende of tellynge of thinges military, sheyme it is to writen of certayn base varlettes whiche didde use theire pee-shooteres, which weponnes it is outside ye lawe to carrie, upon innocente personnes; in soothe, a foule acte ande aggressive.
    Once more bathe Sire Ayebeecee marshalled his troupes ongeyn ye ferefulle and uglie gyantes Xame, and thru manic longe dayes didde he crie bothe merrilie and loude, "Tye hem uppe withe strynge, tra-la-la," beinge ye secunde tune of oure bande, to which they didde make replye withe a furthere one. Monie more be ye exploites of thisse knyghte, in special his condemmynge of Sali Tuwot to lowest pitte in his Chymie-Prac: but these kan not misse ye vigilante eye of ye censore.
    Oure crikette teame hathe suffered grievouslie bi resoune of hir footandmouthe maladye, y-busted thombs, and, in ye case of Tarbex, y-openinge batte, of chykinspottes. Monie, indede, be ye ompyres which waven theyre armes in verray eckstasie at ye goode lengthe bolynge of Ah Very, ye same that kepeth way tinge ye teame bi his playinge of the organne of Sire Swillis. Natheless, ye Koltes, bi resoune of thir grete prouesse han gotten hemselves naymes in ye daylie and eek ye evenynge journales.
    Indede, trulie been we desolate atte losse of Sire Hercthat, who bu resoune of his comelinesse, hath been holden in much favoure in oure anciente toune ande porte. Howsomever, we hopen and beleefe thatte his olde frendes and akwaintances wille nat be whollie forgotten when he hath departed.
    Nowe, alasse and alacke, is cumen ye tyme for manie of ye squires to bidde farewelle and adieue to his fellowes. Ye lengmayned Hipttopl and ye grave Len Tam hie them to Nolnod; ye swete-voyced Renarde, y-clept Ronnie, goeth to Rustandsh; and Sali Tuwot and ye poure scribe, who much desyreth thatte openne mentioune of his name be not y-made here, departen for thatte anciente seate of lernynge on ye bankes of ye Cam— ye lefte banke, if I mystake not.
    As for ye reste of hir exploites, and of alle thatte they have sayde and y-donne, be they nat y-writ in ye boke Pharos? Nay, nat bi a longe chawlk.

"YE SCRIBE."

RUMOURS.

Shakespeare's bust!

That The Pharos is a School Magazine.

That our opening bowler keeps a good length.

That the Staff tennis match developed into a leg show.

That there was presumably some back-arm and fore-arm shown too.

That someone does not like to see "fair Phyllis sitting all alone."

That certain scientists have been doing research work on conies.

That the Staff "A" group will be up to complement next term.

That the Staff's cricket is better than its Arithmetic. Shakespeare's bust!

BULL-POD & Co.

SCHOOL CRICKET, 1939.

The record of the 1st XI. is very disappointing, but several of its younger members show great promise for the future. The 2nd XI., captained by Neill, i., have had a successful season, upon which they are to be congratulated. The Colts XI. deserve special mention on account of their conscientious attendance at nets practices, and the resultant high standard of play. The not-out centuries of Neill, ii., and Gascoigne constitute a record which will no doubt stand for a long time.

The teams would like to thank the kitchen staff for the splendid teas they have provided, and to congratulate the ground staff on giving us the best wickets we have played on this season.

G.L.W.

1st XI. Characters.

ALCOCK—A. promising opening batsman, he deserves more luck than comes his way.

ALLERTO.—Lively in the field; his batting has at times shown great promise.
 

BAXTER.—Must put in a lot of practice so as to be able to use successfully the good eye and powers of concentration he has. His range of shots is not large enough, particularly to leg.

BRABHAM.—A keen young cricketer who should succeed as he gains experience.

GRIGG.—A hard-working all-rounder who has been of great value to the side. His bowling is always hostile.

HALL.—A safe field, he bats and bowls with confidence.

HARVEY.—A good vice-captain, his bowling this season has often been extremely good, his batting and fielding have been of great use to the side. He must learn, however, not to step away to leg.

PADDOCK.—An all-rounder who shows distinct promise.

RAVENSDALE.—One of the team's hardest workers.

SHERRED.—A good bowler, who must learn to stick to his job' even when the results are disappointing. His exuberant batting has been a great asset to the side.
 

SMITH.—A useful all-rounder who could be a fine batsman if he would only take the trouble.

WEBB.—He tries really hard, but is not fast enough behind the stumps. His batting has improved.

G.L.W.

WATT.—As a captain he always succeeded in keeping the team "on its toes." His batting has been consistently good, and his occasional turn with the ball, although liable to cause amusement to the side, has at times produced a "wrong-un."

P.J.H.

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RESULTS.

1st XI.

May 10—At Canterbury. Simon Langton School, 102 for 4; D.C.S., 71 (Harvey 25).
May 17—At Dover. D.C.S., 64; Chatham House School, 264 for 9.
May 24—At Dover. Simon Langton School, 44 (Harvey 5 for 13); D.C.S., 45 for 4.
June 3—At Margate. Margate College, 88; D.C.S., 81 (Watt 30).
June 7—At Ashford. Ashford Grammar School, 177 for 8; D.C.S., 124, (Harvey 32, Grigg 29).
June 10—At Dover. D.C.S., 149 (Watt 48, Sherred 34 not out); D.Y.R.M.S., 149.
June 17—At Dover. D.C.S., 161 (Sherred 70, Harvey 30); Ashford Grammar School, 49 for 6.
June 21—At Guston. D.Y.R.M.S., 109; D.C.S., 59 (Lambert 26).
June 24—At Dover. D.C.S., 115; Harvey Grammar School, 129 for 3.
June 28—At Dover. Margate College, 133; D.C.S., 45 for 6.
July 5—At Ramsgate. D.C.S., 54; Chatham House School, 170 for 1.
July 8—At Dover. D.C.S., 154 for 3 (Harvey 48, Watt 47 not out, Alcock 29); Faversham Grammar School, 84 for 7.
July 12—At Dover. D.C.S., 42; Harvey Grammar School, 190.
July 15—At Dover. D.C.S., 97 (Smith 37, Baxter 37); Parents, 148 for 6 (Took 82).
July 20—At Dover. Deal C.C., 145 for 5 (dec.); D.C.S., 147 for 8.

2nd XI.

NEWS FROM OVERSEAS.

I must apologise for writing this letter on a machine, but I have just recovered from a slight bout of malaria which made me rather weak and shaky, so that I dare not wield a pen. This town is at present going through a rather bad bout of illnesses. Cholera has been spreading through the provinces, brought no doubt by the Chinese refugees from the mainland, and in spite of the precautions taken by the Bureau of Health in introducing compulsory vaccination they cannot seem to cope with it. I insisted that all my native staff be vaccinated, and, to show them an example, had myself injected, but (shame for ever on them!) they used a dirty needle, so that my arm became infected, and a chunk had to be gouged out by the doctor, which, to say the least, was far from pleasant. Add to that a broken nose caused by a rather wild scuffle in a rugger scrum against one of His Majesty's ships which paid a "courtesy" visit on the British community, and a bout of mouth infection due to drinking impure water in some outlandish spot I was inspecting, and I think I have done pretty well to keep the doctors in this place in comfort for ten years!

The Empress of Britain came in here on her world cruise last week, and all the Britishers (or "limeys" as we are known to the American community!) naturally visited her, and I must say I was very pleasantly impressed by her spacious comfort and well-appointed service. Most of the cruising vessels call in here at this time of the year, as it is "considered" the cool season. I put considered in inverted commas, as I feel rather strongly on the subject, since last Saturday I spent five hours at the bottom of a ship's hold in a temperature of 110 deg. F. and no air to relieve my discomfort, examining cargo. As I write now, at 9.15 p.m., in my room, the thermometer is doing its very best to climb over the 85 deg. F. mark, and the humidity is 84%, so that there is no need for a Turkish bath. One great consolation is that you can escape from time to time to Baguio, the hill-station 150 miles away, at 6,000 feet above sea level, and enjoy the scent of the pine-trees, sleep between blankets, and simply wallow with delight in a real bath (there are about 20 houses in Manila with a proper bath), the plebeians like myself just indulge in showers as many times during the day as possible. I'm afraid that I rather shocked the more sensitive minded members of my family in my Xmas letters, when I told them that on my holidays in Baguio I had the first bath for 12 months!

I had intended writing an article for the School Magazine, but pressure of work has compelled me to put it in the background. At present it is about as much as I can do to flop into bed under the mosquito net and fall asleep after signing letters and attending to the various jobs I bring home. I am also endeavouring to master the intricacies of the Tagalog language, which has neither head nor tail. The Filipinos proudly inform me that it is of Malayan origin, but I could think of a far better adjective when you get a letter as I did this morning starting: "Magaan ng pamamgilinig alikat ginnoo dito . .." I know just sufficient to tell the newspaper boy what I think of him when he tries to charge me 10 centavos more for my morning paper, or to rate the bodeguero (go-down keeper) for hiding a mass of papers behind stacks of milk in the hope that I will not find them; but there it ends.

We have just enjoyed a small earthquake here, which rocked everything, and sent the natives scurrying out into the street to start praying like mad in the middle of the traffic, but apart from that the news here is very scarce.

I have just had a bit of a fuss with the landlady about the accommodation here, and she was most hurt when I told her that I could, at a pinch, stand having lukewarm water in my thermos-flask, but I drew the line at having a hole in my sheet just large enough to pass a young elephant through with ease, so that I am moving at the end of the month. I think they must think everybody here a potential thief (for the natives this is pretty well true) because they insist on your paying your rent a month in advance, but it also has its advantages as you can give notice two minutes before you are leaving. I shall be moving four miles out of town to a private house bordering the sea, to enjoy the full blast of any typhoon which might take it into its mind to hie along in our direction. Luckily I have a pretty fast car—a 45 h.p. Chevrolet, which eats up the miles and gas (I beg your pardon, petrol!) like a trencherman, so that transport is no trouble: the traffic is the problem, when you have, at a rough guess 400 horse or bullock-drawn carts, trams, honking cars, perspiring policeman, jay-walking pedestrians in one lovely jam on a street the width of Cannon Street in an area 100 yards long, and it takes an hour to unravel the mess. But that is the East. Nevertheless, I shall enjoy watching those cliffs of Dover coming through the haze once more in 1942, and say "Home at last!"

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

A combined Camp with Ashford Grammar School Cadet Corps had already been arranged and Camp indents approved, when the activities of the War Office in their efforts to increase our national preparedness resulted in the cancelling of all official camps. The entreaties of our old friend with the blue armlet, to "keep the flag flying," decided us to hire equipment privately. The usual local sources, excepting Messrs. Woolworths, failed to help us, but many letters and the ready help of enthusiastic parents finally provided us with enough material for a camp of 120. The difficulties of hiring marquees inspired our big drummer and others in V. Engineering to real hard labour, which produced, amongst other things, an overgrown rabbit-hutch of outstanding beauty. This has now become the object of the envy of the sergeants, who have to contemplate life in a bell tent.

Recent expansion of the Territorial Army has apparently rendered Certificate "A" practically useless for its original purpose, but out of all the haziness of the decisions and revisions surrounding the birth of the Militia, it is quite certain that Cert. "A" and the Military experience the Corps has to offer will be of the greatest importance to each conscript who possesses them. Our present Cert. "A" Squad is a strong one, benefiting considerably from the services of Sergeant-Major Hore, who we are glad to say will be with us at Camp.

The hindrance offered to our form of contribution to National Service was coincident with redoubled efforts on the part of Our Old Boys to do their bit "in the Terriers." How much does the careful verbal instruction, given by an old Royal Artillery Sergeant-Major account for the fact that one of the anti-aircraft guns, at Canterbury, has a crew entirely compounded of our own Old Boys? In connection with this, there is much speculation as to what may happen when a certain red-headed gunner is unleashed, even though he may not be wearing his canary-coloured camp pull-over.

The Wireless Section has been very active this term. Perhaps it is owing to their efforts that the B.B.C. is becoming more military in its language. We regret to inform the National Council that even when our transmitters are fully in action, we shall be unable to broadcast in Hindustani, the Mendi dialect, and other languages in which we formerly had instruction.

The whole corps heard with pleasure that Lieut. A. Andrews had been promoted to the rank of captain and adjutant. To reach this position at the age of twenty-four is a unique achievement and suggests that an army career can now be attractive financially.

Congratulations are also due to C. Paddock who has been made a corporal at Sandhurst and to L. Kemp who goes there next term on promotion from the ranks.

The Advance Guard, under Capt. A. E. Coulson, will leave for camp early in the afternoon of the 26th July, the Main Party following next morning. We hope that parents will note that Camp Sports will be held on Monday, 7th August, and the Annual Inspection on Tuesday, 8th August. Their presence will be appreciated on both occasions.

Promotions:

To W.O.II.—C.Q.M.S. Watts.

To Lance-Corporal.—Cadets Bradbeer, Field, Axford, William, Manning.

SCHOOL TENNIS.

1939 has seen Tennis more than maintain itself as an activity of the Summer Term, interest being greater than ever before.

The annual match with the Staff, after an inspiring tea, produced its usual result, an overwhelming victory for the pedagogic forces—but only after an enjoyable evening's play.

We are indebted to an old friend of the School, Mr. H. F. Brockman, who has shown the greatest interest in the boys' activities, and whom the Cadets especially remember very well, for the gift of three cups, to be presented to the winners of the Singles and the Doubles Tournaments. Both competitions have been keenly contested and much hidden talent disclosed.

J.R.R.

SCHOOL SOCIETIES' ACCOUNT on 14th July, 1939.

HIRING A BOAT.

Hiring a boat for the first time without having the least knowledge of how to row or to paddle may prove to be rather an exciting experience. I will tell of my acquaintance with it.

Last Whit-Monday my two friends and I cycled to Hythe, where, as you most likely know there is a canal on which one may go boating. Well, we decided to hire some kind of craft, and after much argument we fixed upon a canoe. After we had paid our fee and had settled ourselves in the canoe the attendant gave us a push off and our adventure had started.

Only one of my two friends knew how to use a paddle properly, but we appeared to get along quite well until the other one decided to take off his coat. In doing so he very nearly caused the canoe to capsize and from then on everything seemed to go wrong. At times we circled gracefully round and round and then all of a sudden we would head for the bank. Many times we looked like going into it with a smack. This might have led to disaster had not my friend put out his paddle and so lessened the impact.

The boy who was in the stern complained that the one in front of him was splashing him all over with water. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, although we ended up with the cushions soaked, ourselves sodden and the canoe well shaken.
Still one has to learn some time.

D. HOCKING (Middle III.).

THE SWIMMING SPORTS, 1939.

Those who attended the Swimming Sports were amply repaid for their trouble, it being a most eventful afternoon. Keen rivalry was apparent between the Houses in the Middle School and Open Events, but in the Junior Events Town showed a distinct supremacy. The standard of swimming was higher, as was evident from E. C. Mantle's outstanding performance in the 12 and 6 lengths, two new records being made, and from B. A. Bilby's record for the 2 lengths.

The importance of team spirit was demonstrated in the Open Relay, in Town's magnificent win, in the fierce struggle between Buckland and Maxton, and in the gallant fight put up by Country in face of enormous odds. A fitting conclusion was put to the afternoon in the form of the Water Polo match, resulting as it did in an unexpected draw for the Rest of the School.

The final positions of the Houses were;

Buckland .. 86 Maxton . . 44

Country.. 14 Town.. 120

The Quinlan Memorial Cup was therefore won by Town House.

The Open Championship Cup was won by B. A. Bilby, the 14-16 Championship Cup by K. H. O'Brien and the Junior Championship Cup by R. J. Austin.

The results were as follows:
Twelve Lengths (Open).—1, E. C. Mantle; 2, W. D. McQueen; 3, B. A. Bilby. (Time, 3 mins. 47 1/5 secs.—Record.)
Two Lengths (under 14).—1, R. J. Austin; 2, R. W. Lambert; 3, K. F. Rust. (Time, 30 1/5 secs.)
Two Lengths (14-16).—1, K H. O'Brien; 2, D. F. Pay; 3, C. H. George. (Time, 28 3/5 secs.)
Two Lengths (Open).—1, B. A. Bilby; 2, E. C. Mantle; 3, W. D. McQueen. (Time, 25 4/5 sees.—Record.)
Two Lengths (junior School).—1, A. F. Marsh; 2, E. A. Bacon; 3, R. B.. Lewis. (Time, 35 sees.)
Four Lengths (Under 14).—1, R. J. Austin; 2, R. W. Lambert; 3, C. D. Brice. (Time, 1 min. 15 1/5 sees.)
Four Lengths (14-16).—1, K H. O'Brien; 2, J. E. Knott, D. F. Pay (tied for 2nd place. Time, 1 min. 14 2/5 sees.)
Six Lengths (Open).—1, E. C. Mantle; 2, B. A. Bilby; 3, W. D. McQueen. (Time, 1 min. 39 4/5 secs.—Record.)
One Length (junior School).—1, A. F. Marsh; 2, K. A. Bacon; 3, R. B. Lewis. (Time, 154/5 secs.—Record.)
One Length, Breast (Under 14).—1, R. W. Lambert; 2, R. J. Austin; 3, E. F. Rust. (Time, 16 4/5 sees.—Record.)
Six Lengths (14-16).—1, J. E. Knott; 2, A. F. Holmes; 3, C. H. George. (Time, 2 mins. 6 sees.).
Two Lengths, Breast (Open).—1, B. A. Bilby; 2, E. C. Mantle; 3, D. Pritchard. (Time, 32 2/5 secs.)
One Width, Novices Race (junior School).—1, B. Jacobs; 2, T. N. Bradley; 3, J. A. Ayling. (Time, 10 1/5 secs.—Record.)
One Length, Back (Under 14).—1, R. J. Austin; 2, 1. Kemp; 3, B. G. Ashman. (Time, 18 sees.—Record.)
Two Lengths, Breast (14-16).—1, J. Brabham; 2, D. F. Pay; 3, P. S. Corbett. (Time, 37 2/5 sees.)
Plunging Competition (Open).—1, D. F. Pay; 2, S. E. Carter; 3, W. D. McQueen. (Distance, 40ft. 9 ins.)
Two Lengths, Back (14-16).—1, K. H. O'Brien; 2, J. Brabham; 3, D. F. Pay. (Time, 38 sees.)
Life Saving Race (Open).—1, B. A. Bilby; 2, K Kemp; 3, D. Pritchard. (Time, 41 sees.)
Diving Competition (Open).—1, S. L. Stafford; 2, D. Price; 3, D. F. Pay.

House Relay Race (Under 14).—1, Town (K. A. Bacon, K. F. Rust, R. W. Lambert, R. J. Austin); 2, Maxton (1. Kemp, G. L. Coulter, A. T. Ing, K. W. Terry).
House Relay (14-16).—1, Buckland (D. F. Pay, J. E. Knott, A. F. Holmes, E. Blackman); 2, Maxton (P. S. Corbett, R. G. Sayle, K. E. Alcock, J. G. Hoile. (Time, 2 mins. 18 sees.)
House Relay Race (Open).—1, Town (D. Pritchard, R. J. Fox, D. T. Price, S. L. Stafford); 2, Buckland (W. D. McQueen, B. A. Bilby, A. R. Makey, M. McKeown.) (Time, 2 mins. 4 2/5 secs.)

P.C.J.

A.R.M.

SWIMMING DAY.

MERIT LIST.

Upper IV.—R. F. Atkinson (3), M. Bond (3), B. Friend (3), B. F. Gray (3), A. McFarlane (3), S. A. Price (3), J. Brabham (3), K. O'Brien (3), A. F. Holmes (2), K. E. Alcock, J. C. Arnold, P. J. Coveney, O. J. Dixon, D. Gascoigne, S. D. Mason, P. Sherred, R. L. Weeds.

Middle IV.—F. E. Davies (2), K. P. Datlen (2), A. Hill (2), D. G. Eagles, R. J. Gill, C. E. Oliver.

Upper III.—E. G. H. Bailey (3), A. Mulcahy (3), R. D. Pilcher (3), K. H. Marsden (2), F. C. E. Dane, K. E. Flanders, E. N. Foster, N. W. McInnes.

Lower III.—B. G. Ashman (3), A. King, D. A. Snowden.

Upper II.—G. L. Bowyer (3), G. R. Cooke (3), J. A. Forwood (3), R. S. Henbrey (3), A. T. Ing (3), R. D. Price (3), R. W. G. Cropton (2), S. Gomar (2), D. W. Smith (2), W. J. Grogan.

Middle II.—C. A. H. Abbott (2).

Upper I.—J. Glass (3), E. A. Atkins (2), C. J. King (2), J. Martin (2), W. C. Harris.

Middle I.—R. L. Fox (2), E. E. Woodhouse, L. Walker.

Transition.—F. Delahaye (2), J. Flavin (2), K. Dadds.

Preparatory.—B. Kendall.

MUSIC NOTES.

The Summer Season is always a barren one so far as the Musical Societies are concerned; we must therefore anticipate the activities of next term rather than record the work of this. Interest will be centred chiefly upon the extensive preparations necessary for the Concert at Christmas, the music for the Speech Day being somewhat curtailed. Wherefore it is necessary that both the Choir and the Orchestra should be fully manned by all who dally with instruments or possess a sweet voice. A shortage of Basses and Tenors in particular will only be avoided if all who can sing willingly co-operate.

THE DRAMATIC SOCIETY'S EXCURSION TO LONDON.