No. 96. MAY, 1941. VOL. XXXI.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

The next number of The Pharos will appear about 29th November. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 1st November.

We acknowledge with thanks Ruym (Chatham House County School, Ramsgate), The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Harveian, The Anchor (Gillingham County School), Faversham Grammar School Magazine.

Copies of the current issue of The Pharos, or of back numbers which are in stock, may be obtained from the Editor, price 9d.

Autumn Term, 1941. The Term will end on Wednesday, 17th December.
 

EDITORIAL.

This is the first printed issue of The Pharos to make its appearance since the School was evacuated to Ebbw Vale. Typewritten copies were produced in July and December of last year, but we think it advisable at this time to produce a somewhat larger issue so that as many Old Pharosians as possible may receive a copy. We hope to bring out a further number about November next, and it will be helpful to the Editor if contributions intended for publication in that issue reach the School in good time, not later than the end of September, and earlier if possible. The Postal address is:—

DOVER COUNTY SCHOOL,

COUNTY SCHOOL,

EBBW VALE,

MONMOUTHSHIRE

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Since we came here information has been received of the whereabouts and activities of a large number of Old Boys. A good deal of it cannot, for obvious reasons, be given here, but we are anxious for Old Pharosians to keep in touch with each other and with the School. We can assure them they are constantly in our thoughts, and we hope that as time goes on we shall hear about more of them, so that another list can be published next November.

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Some of the information received is now probably not quite up to date, and although every care has been taken to verify particulars, it is just possible that errors have crept in. For any shortcomings we ask forbearance and promise to rectify any mistakes that may be pointed out to us.

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Once again we have to thank The Dover Express for the help given in enabling us to keep in touch with Dover and our Old Boys scattered far and wide. The weekly arrivals of the Express are eagerly awaited here and each copy seems to have a good circulation. In particular we thank Mr. N. V. Sutton of Dover, for much of the information about Old Boys, and for his readiness at all times to assist us in any way.

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We are glad to be able to publish, after a year in this district, two short articles which deal in a practical manner with the difficult problem of evacuation. One is by a well-known Dover parent who has visited the area and who is himself an Old Pharosian. The other is by a foster parent who is a prominent religious and social worker in this district. Both are men who are likely to realise some of the difficulties involved in evacuation.

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The Sub-editors are R. D. West and W. W. Robson, upon whom a good deal of the work entailed in producing this issue of The Pharos has fallen. We hope you will agree they have done the job well.

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The list of our Old Boys who have made the supreme sacrifice is a steadily growing one. To all parents who mourn the School offers its most sincere sympathy. Our thoughts also go out to those who are still anxiously awaiting news of Old Boys reported missing. We all share their sorrow, and hope and pray that good news may yet be theirs.

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Our many readers will be interested to know that this issue of The Pharos has been produced by our old friends Messrs. G. W. Grigg and Son, "St. George's Press," Dover, just as usual, except that shells have screamed overhead and bombs crashed occasionally in the district while the work was going on. That knowledge should make the Magazine more highly valued by us all. Bravo Dover!

TWELVE MONTHS AFTER.

This number of the Magazine almost marks the anniversary of our arrival here. Our own experience in enjoying throughout this time all the facilities that another school can offer, and in sharing the homes of foster-parents, makes us all the more anxious to underline a recent statement by the Minister of Health that people in the reception areas are doing war work of the first importance. Appropriately enough, the feelings of parents and foster-parents find expression in letters in this issue.

The story of the twelve months shows how the School has tried to adapt itself to new conditions. Outstanding are the scholarship successes of B. A. Bilby and W. W. Robson at Cambridge and Oxford respectively; in a year like this they are specially gratifying. The Prize List looks almost normal, for our friends have not been less generous than in peace-time, and we have received the usual grant. Another feature, bringing back a host of pre-war memories, was the production of a School Play which won high praise from local critics.

No doubt a reader of the Magazine will miss many of the traditional sports features. He will look in vain to see who won the "East" Cup; he will find no record of the triangular Sports Meeting with our friends from Canterbury and Folkestone.

Perhaps he will ask whether boys at School—the Old Boys speak for themselves in no uncertain voice—are doing all they can for the war effort. It is a pertinent question that we should constantly be asking ourselves. For many, in the immediate future, the way is plain. They can best equip themselves for future service by making the most of their last few months at School and by taking examinations in their stride. The flourishing condition of the Cadet Corps provides convincing evidence of the keenness of many boys, and it is specially note-worthy that there are over twenty in the Certificate "A" class. In addition, the new Air Training Corps makes its own appeal to certain boys, and, though the age limit restricts the number of possible recruits, we are forming a joint flight with the Ebbw Vale County School. Mr. Archer is taking a commission in this Corps.

In a variety of other ways boys are making their contribution. They have been eager to help, whenever possible, in Home Guard activities, in fire-watching duties and in A.R.P. Assistance. We shall look out for further opportunities as we pass into our second year here, and if these make fresh demands on us we are confident they will not be shirked.

There is one last note affecting health. In view of what has been said recently, it is not necessary to stress again the vital importance of immunization against diphtheria. We hope that local arrangements to immunize all children in this area will be completed in the near future. Accordingly, parents are now being asked to give their written consent.

J.C.B.

 
OLD PHAROSIANS.

Letter from the Secretary.

DEAR OLD PHAROSIANS

It is now a year since the last publication of The Pharos and I feel that all will welcome this issue which, I hope, will help to bring back memories of somewhat happier days than those in which we are now living. I fear that in the general upheaval of the War many of us have lost touch with one another, but I trust that we may meet again, sooner perhaps than we dare to hope, at a dinner, maybe, after the War in even greater numbers than were present at our last very successful function in 1939. It was, unfortunately, impossible to hold the Re-union Dance in 1939, or the Dinner or Re-union in 1940.

I am glad that the School has received news of a large number of Old Boys. There are still very many others about whom we should like to hear, and I appeal to all those who possibly can to keep in touch with the School at Ebbw Vale. Very many of our members are now serving with H.M. Forces, the Merchant Navy or Civil Defence Services, and to all I send greetings and best wishes for a safe return to civil life when their present job of work is done. Several of our Old Boys have made the supreme sacrifice for which we honour them. May we express our deepest sympathy with their bereaved relatives and friends. Others have been wounded and taken prisoner and we wish them a speedy recovery and release.

Owing to the fact that no full issue of The Pharos appeared for two terms, and to the great difficulty in keeping in touch with members, subscriptions for the current year have not been collected, those members who paid their subscription for 1939-40 being treated as continuing members for 1940-41 without further subscription. If, however, it becomes possible to publish The Pharos regularly in future I shall find it necessary to collect subscriptions again in order to meet the cost and postage. The subscriptions of those members who have paid by Banker's Order or otherwise for the current year will be carried forward to cover the next year in which subscriptions will be collected. I shall be very pleased to hear from any boys who have just left school and wish to join the Association. They will become members without payment of a subscription at present, on the understanding that they will commence paying their annual subscription of two shillings and sixpence when subscriptions are next collected.

As I am now on active service, all communications should be addressed to me at my home address, "Cantuar," Green Lane, Temple Ewell, near Dover, where they will be forwarded to me: I trust that in these circumstances all will excuse a little deley in receiving a reply to their letters.

Yours sincerely,

L. H. R. ABBOTT,

Hull. Secretary.

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Old Pharosians.
Account for the Year ended 31st July, 1940.

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Old Pharosians' Notes.

It was with very deep regret that we learnt of the death, at the end of January, of Hubert Harold Tomlin, who was at School 1913-1923. He was a son of Mr. Harold Tomlin, who was very closely connected with the School in the earlier days of the Parents' Association. As a scholar Hubert Tomlin had a distinguished career, and is still remembered by several of the present Staff. At the time of his death he was connected with a bank in Bristol, where he was a member of the A.F.S. He had taken his crew of firemen to the High Street during an attack when a bomb brought down a warehouse and shops burying him and eight other firemen. He leaves a widow, and to her and his father and mother we all offer our deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement.

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We were very interested to see a photograph of one of our very distinguished Old Boys, C. G. Jarrett, Principal Private Secretary to the First Lord of the Admiralty, in Picture Post of February 15th. He had a brilliant career at School, 1920-1928, and at Cambridge. There are still several members of the Staff who taught him at School, and who have followed his career with interest.

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We deeply regret that no definite news has been received of Serjeant J. J. Myers, R.A.F. since he was reported missing as the result of air operations in the Amiens area on June 11th, 1940. From information received through the International Red Cross Society, little hope for his safety can be entertained. His friends can be assured of our deepest sympathy during their long days of anxiety. J. J. Myers was a former sub-editor of The Pharos, and a frequent contributor to its pages. He is remembered by many still at School.

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Another well-known Old Boy, Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Douglas Waters is now a Prisoner of War in Germany. The plane in which he was flying was shot down over Holland and he had to bale out. Douglas was taken prisoner by the Dutch who handed him over to the Germans, the rest of the crew being killed. News has been received from him and it seems that he is being treated very well. We all send him our very best wishes and hope the day will soon come when he can return to his friends.

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In Memoriam,

NEWS OF OLD BOYS.

Since we have been evacuated we have received news of a good number of Old Boys. Some, we are happy to add, have been able to visit us here. We hope to get information of many others in time for our next issue.

R. S. Harman—Prisoner of War after Dunkirk. He is still at Stalag XXA (165), but we are delighted to know that he is much improved in health.

H. Morris-Sub-Lieut., Fleet Air Arm.

H. J. Williams—Police Force. C.I.D., London.

L. Kennedy—Acting Lieut.-Commander, Royal Navy.

S. Kennedy—Brother of above. 3rd Officer, H.M. Minesweeper.

E. J. Ewell—After completing his medical training, Captain, Royal Army Medical Corps.

Paul Coles—Police Force, Ramsgate.

Peter Coles—Brother of above. Police Force. C.I.D., London.

R. Tyrell—Police Force. C.I.D., London.

D. Sanders—Major, Royal West Kent Regiment.

F. Constable—After completing his medical training, Flying Officer, Royal Air Force. We congratulate him on the birth of a daughter.

J. Constable—2nd-Lieut., Royal Engineers. We congratulate him on his recent marriage to Miss Vera Sayle.

R. E. Allen—2nd-Lieut., Royal Artillery.

P. C. R. Pearce—Captain, Royal Engineers. We congratulate him on the birth of a son.

J. Darby—Royal Army Pay Corps.

G. S. Willis—Lieutenant, Royal Naval Reserve.

I. Watt—2nd-Lieut., Suffolk Regiment.

G. C. Bushell—Royal Artillery.

J. E. C. Bushell—Queen's Westminster Rifles.

P. C. Spear—Merchant Navy.

L. N. Wilkinson—Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

D. M. Heller—With the G.E.C.

J. M. Falconer—Also with the G.E.C.

F. Downes—Royal Air Force.

W. Downes—Brother of above. Royal Air Force.

R. Russell—Field Security Police.

S. T. Claw—Oxon and Bucks Light Infantry.

A. C. Chell—Grenadier Guards.

C. Paddock—2nd-Lieut., Royal Tank Regiment.

A. Paddock—Officer Cadet Training Unit.

R. B. J. Twist—Royal Air Force.

D. E. M. West—2nd-Lieut., East Yorkshire Regiment.

D. A. Wilde—2nd-Lieut., Devonshire Regiment. We congratulate him on his recent marriage.

N. N. Blaxland—Continuing his medical studies at Hillingdon County Hospital. He recently passed a section of the Finals.

R. H. Cuff—Now at Maidstone.

W. P. Jeffery—Now at Southampton.

H. H. Madams—With Barking Corporation. We congratulate him on his recent marriage.

C. H. Gormley—In the Colonial Service. We congratulate him on his recent award, M.B.E.

H. A. Stanway—War Reserve.

W. Moore—Auxiliary Fire Service. We congratulate him on the birth of a daughter.

S. Clout—Special Constable, Dover.

A. L. Youden—Special Constable, Dover.

W. Gosby—Air Raid Warden, Dover.

R. G. Bailey—Messenger, Civil Defence Services.

H. J. Bailey—In the Army.

A. Andrews—Major, Beds. and Herts. Regiment.

A. V. Perry—Major, Indian Army.

J. Saunders—Captain, Indian Army.

R. Slator—Lieut., Royal Tank Regiment.

A. Lyons—Lance-Corporal, Royal Engineers. We congratulate him on his recent marriage to Miss J. Buss.

A. E. Pritchard—Is an Engineer, Southern Railway.

N. Morecroft—Messenger, Auxiliary Fire Service, Dover.

F. Eade—Assistant Secretary at Guy's Hospital.

R. L. Delahaye—Royal Corps of Signals.

R. G. L. Bowles—Captain, Royal Army Service Corps.

H. C. Blackford—Now at Newcastle.

H. J. Gosby—IVith the Burmah Oil Company at Bhamo, Rangoon.

A. B. Gosby—Brother of above. Sergeant, The Buffs. He went through the experience of the Dunkirk evacuation.

R. H. Arnold—2nd-Lieut., Royal Engineers.

R. P. Begbie-Lance-Corporal, The Buffs.

G. Curry—Sergeant. Field Security Police.

L. F. Hopgood—Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

C. I. M. Watson—2nd-Lieut. With his regiment in India.

E. Crush—Royal Engineers.

C. Phillips—2nd.Ljeut A.M.P.C.

R. Archibald—Pilot Officer, Royal Air Force. We congratulate him on his recent marriage to Miss Elaine Pettigrew.
W. M. E. White—Major, Royal Army Service Corps.
W. Ransom—Now Deputy Town Clerk, Dover.
G. Took—Captain. Was recently in Dover after service in the Middle East.
A. J. Took—" Sammy," well known to all as a Dover cricketer. Royal Air Force, Rhodesia.
G. Took—Son of the above. Also in Rhodesia.
C. Scutt—Bombardier, Royal Artillery. Son of ex-Chief Inspector Scutt. We congratulate him on his recent marriage to Miss Eade, sister of another well known Old Boy.
G. H. Youden—Magistrate's Clerk at Dover and Deputy Chief Air Raid Warden.
M. Capelli—Doing research work for the Air Ministry.
R. J. Sutton—Royal Air Force, proceeding overseas to train for Pilot.
A. J. Kappler—Pilot, Royal Air Force.
L. Merricks—Pilot, Royal Air Force.
H. J. Burt—Royal Air Force, Middle East.
I. Floyd—Royal Air Force, Middle East.
E. C. Mantle—Doing laboratory work at Rugby, and is in the Home Guard there.
E. Sutton—Lance-Sergeant Royal Artillery.
D. Roberts—Royal Artillery. In the same Battery as E. Sutton.
M. Fenn—Sergeant, Royal Engineers.
E. Cadlnan—Completing his medical studies at Guy's Hospital.

It is interesting to note that the last five Old Boys mentioned are all sons of well-known members of the Dover Police Force.

Rex White—Merchant Navy.
A. M. Smith—In the London Irish.
B. White—Merchant Navy.
L. Bowley—Engineer, Merchant Navy. We were proud to note that he was recently commended for bravery and devotion to duty at Boulogne.
D. Suter—Physical Training Instructor in the Army, now 2nd.Lieut.
E. W. Silby—Corporal, Royal Norfolk Regiment.
D. G. Waters—Merchant Navy.
S. A. Waters—Merchant Navy.
E. H. B. Martin—Educational Corps, Royal Air Force.
R. Balsdon—Naval Schoolmaster.
P. E. Philpott—Was recently awarded a scholarship of £80 by the Henry Dixon Charity.
R. A. Crofts—2nd.Lieut., Army Intelligence.
R. Haydon—2nd.Lieut., Royal Artillery.
F. H. Martin—Royal Artillery.
R. D. Tye—Royal Artillery.
I. Weir—Royal Artillery.

The last four mentioned were in France together in the Field Artillery. They fought in the battle of the Somme, and their Division was the only remaining British Division in France after Dunkirk. Eventually all four escaped from St. Valery-en-Caux.

G. Fox—Now in training for the Royal Navy.
R. Fox—Wireless Operator, Merchant Navy.
F. West-Orain—Lieut., Royal Army Service Corps.
C. Hart—Captain, Royal Engineers.
V. A. J. Ravensdale—Captain. Now a lecturer at an O.C.T.U.

He will be remembered by large numbers of our Cadets.
 

G. Magub—In the Indian Civil Service.
R. H. A. Barling—In the Royal Artillery.
A. B. Hurrell—In the Royal Artillery.
N. J. R. Smalley—Bombardier, Royal Artillery.
L. H. R. Abbott—Royal Army Pay Corps.
E. H. Baker—Royal Army Ordnance Corps. We congratulate him on the birth of a son.
G. W. Gibbons—Royal Army Pay Corps.
R. N. Woodard—Royal Army Pay Corps.
P. Field—Royal Air Force.
N. Shewring, ("John")—Merchant Navy.
L. Sparham—Now an Army Chaplain.
J. Kemp—Also entering the Church, is now a Deacon.
W. F. Dunn—2nd-Lient., Royal Artillery.
F. M. Dunn—Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
J. Miriams—The Royal Fusiliers.
R. Grove—Royal Air Force.
S. Waring—Royal Air Force.
A. R. Ellender—2nd-Lieut., Royal Artillery.
P. D. Ellender—His brother—Royal Army Medical Corps.
F. W. Prue—We congratulate him on the birth of a son.
H. W. Bond—Completing his apprenticeship with the G.E.C.
D. J. Donald—Captain, Staff Officer, Royal Artillery.
J. L. Pain—Apprentice, Merchant Navy.
G. S. Standring—Leading Aircraftsman, R.A.F.V.R., now at a School for Observers in Canada.
R. G. Simmonds—Is doing laboratory "work of national importance." He is Platoon Commander in the Works Home Guard and hopes soon to receive a commission.
S. M. Southey—Is doing "work of national importance" in the same laboratory as R. G. Simmonds.
F. Landrey—Captain, Royal Engineers. We congratulate him on the birth of a son.
L. Green—Now proprietor of Cranbrook Engineering Works.
C. B. Cocks—We congratulate him on his recent marriage to Miss Winifred Heath.

Large numbers of Old Boys are serving in the Home Guard at various places throughout the Country. Those at Dover include the following:—

N. V. Sutton—Platoon Commander. Lieutenant.
G. R. Plater—In charge of Electricity Works Platoon.
F. J. Maher—Orderly-Room-Sergeant.
H. W. Weston—Corporal.
S. J. Cody—Corporal.
F. E. Ashman, A. Butler, W. Pelham.

JOHN CRUX.
(A tribute to his memory).

The end of the Autumn Term was saddened by the tragic death, on 15th December, 1940, of John Crux whose funeral at St. John's Church was attended by his parents, his foster-parents and the School. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Ebbw Vale, and for those at School that spot will be "forever Dover." John Crux had been at the School for six years having come as a youngster in the Prep form and worked his way up to the Fourth form. Everyone liked him—a quiet, steady, reliable fellow, and all mourn the snapping of that bright young life which seemed to hold much promise. He will not be forgotten, and in the name of the School we offer our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his parents.

A CAMBRIDGE LETTER.

To the Editor of "The Pharos."

DEAR SIR,

Despite obscure threats of reprisals for the alleged bombing of Heidelberg, Cambridge continues to exist. The war has certainly introduced new features into University life but there are, of course, certain prehistoric creations such as examinations, which even the severest blitz will fail to efface.

The new call-up will probably have a great effect upon numbers next year. Although schemes for temporary exemption are legion, a large number of undergraduates who would normally have stayed up until June, 1942 will be going down this June instead. Technical and Medical students, in so far as they are of use to the Government, are being given special consideration. It is therefore advisable for anyone intending to come here to do so at the earliest opportunity, even if it means returning to finish his degree after the war.

The S.T.C. and A.T.C. now demand a considerable amount of time. Parades totalling six hours per week are necessary in order to complete the 150 hours demanded before entry for Certificate "B" is allowed. Facilities are given for training in the Infantry, Signals, Engineers, Artillery and Armoured Corps. Bilby and myself find experience gained at School invaluable in the Signals Squad. Labouring operators should note with some satisfaction that the test speed for Certificate "B" is six words per minute.

The diversity of interest, both inside and outside the lecture room, is such that I seldom see Old Boys. Ravensdale I usually find engaged in earnest discussion on social reform or with Watt—reviving old times by familiar quotations from D.C.S. Watt can conceivably be doing anything from dissecting a snake to taking the air on the top of the tower of the University Library at midnight. Philpott is up here with the London School of Economics. For me he exists as a flowing mane enveloped in clouds of smoke—the latter derived in the true Sherlock Holmes fashion. But for the fact that Bilby is in college with me I should see little of him, as he is working hard to catch up a term's work.

As far as sport is concerned there is little to relate except to note that Cambridge defeated Oxford at rugger, soccer, hockey, cross-country, fives, ludo and boxing! The only event won by the Dark Blues was the athletic competition. It is also true that the women's boat race resulted in a victory for Oxford, but I think we can hardly accept responsibility for that!

I think it is true to say that the "old school tie" element so often connected with this University is rapidly disappearing. As a case in point it is interesting to note that of about 100 undergraduates in Peterhouse no less than 12 hold State Scholarships. Although the demands of the War Office have deprived the University of some of its foremost scholars, one still finds in all faculties brilliant men who are keen to assist anyone showing interest in his work. Setting aside all considerations of the much discussed "social background" obtainable at Cambridge, I can safely recommend it as a good choice to anyone contemplating a degree.

Finally, I should like to offer my best wishes to the School, trusting that the time is not far distant when it may return to Dover and the arts of peace.

Yours sincerely,
J. W. MENTER.

HOME FROM HOME.

Sunday, June 2nd, 1940—over twelve months ago! How the time has sped! It was a hot day, gloriously bright, and the valley looked at its best, as we had hoped it would, for we knew that on that day Ebbw Vale was to receive its first batch of evacuated children. For weeks the necessary preparations had been busily going on to receive the evacuees, who, we had been led to expect, would be boys and girls ranging in age from seven to fourteen. Many homes had made great preparations to give the guests they were going to receive a suitable welcome.

On the great day, for some time before the arrival of the train, the immediate neighbourhood of the station at Ebbw Vale was crowded with people eager to get it glimpse of the new-comers and to give them a hearty welcome. I myself was one of the privileged few allowed on the station platform. The train drew in promptly to time and the Reception Committee immediately got a surprise, for out of it stepped, not as we had expected, a mixed party of boys and girls all of tender age, but some 300 smart lads, some of them even dwarfing the members of the Staff! Thus we made acquaintance with the Dover County School for Boys.

We received something of a shock; the arrangements that had been so carefully made had now to be modified to meet the new situation. The officials had been suddenly confronted with a fresh problem. Many new billets had obviously to be found in quick time to house the unexpected quests. However, in a remarkably short time, thanks to the hearty co-operation of the householders of Ebbw Vale, the immediate problem was solved, and by midnight all had been comfortably settled in billets.

That was not, however, by any means the end of the matter. There was now another aspect of the case to be considered—how best to make the lads feel at home in their strange surroundings and to provide for their social welfare and their recreational needs. Fortunately, during the first few months the problem did not prove very difficult, for the weather was perfect, and outdoor activities were the order of the day. The whole community was only too anxious to help in every possible way.

In each of the four districts, Ebbw Vale, Beaufort, Victoria and Cwm, the Welfare Committees placed their recreation grounds and equipment at the service of the School. The boys, on their part, made good use of the opportunities afforded them. Facilities for swimming were also provided even if they were not, of necessity, up to Dover standard, and ample use was made of the Baths.

With the approach of winter and the long hours of darkness the question of recreation and the use of leisure became more urgent. But here again the district rose to the occasion. The Institutes, Church Halls and Chapel Vestries were gladly opened to the lads, and the private clubs also gave them a hearty welcome. The Workmen's Institutes, for example, have provided facilities for billiards and other indoor games, and almost every Church and Chapel Guild now numbers Dover boys amongst its members. In these varied ways numerous avenues for recreation have been opened up to the lads, and an opportunity has also been offered them to form new friendships.

Last, but certainly not least, we must mention the efforts made by the foster-parents of the boys to make them happy in their new homes; it has been to them a privilege and a joy. The lads, on their part, have responded wonderfully. They have entered gladly into the varied social activities; they have become members of various guilds, and, I am happy to say, have in some instances contributed very largely to their success. They have endeared themselves to their foster-parents, who usually refer to them as "our boys." Many a tear has been shed by the hostesses when their boys have finally left them after having successfully negotiated their examinations.

There will be wide-spread rejoicing when the War ends, but, all the same, it will be a sad day for Ebbw Vale and district when "Good-bye" has at length to be said to the members of the Dover County School for Boys, who have won such a warm place in our affections.

B.G.W.

APPRECIATION FROM DOVER.
(By A DOVER PARENT).

Now that a year of sojourn by our children in the Valleys of South Wales is drawing to a close, the time is opportune to express on behalf of all Dover parents what they are feeling about the people of Monmouthshire, who have made such a big success of a social experiment which in peacetime would have been deemed impossible to carry out. Needless to say, it was not without some misgivings that we saw our boys off at such short notice for an unknown destination. A year has passed since then, and now in saying officially "Thank you" on behalf of Dover parents I am but giving expression to their silent thoughts week in and week out ever since last June. Sometimes a letter has expressed gratitude, but never have the letters been frequent enough or adequate. Some of us have had the pleasure of spending a few days in your midst, seeing at first hand what you are doing on behalf of our sons. It afforded us also an opportunity of learning something of the hard days of depression from which you have now happily emerged.

Being parents ourselves we realise what it is meaning to you foster-mothers in added responsibilities—the task of feeding in these days of rationing, of mending and washing clothes; your anxiety if boys are ill or out of sorts your fears for their safety or their welfare if they stay out too long, or your feeling of frustration if they are always indoors and you feel the need of a quiet hour. That our children have, for the most part, remained so long in the same billets, speaks volumes for the understanding with which you have faced these problems. It was only to be expected that there would be misfits, but these have been surprisingly few.

During the year a bond of affection has been forged between us all, which can never be broken, and when Victory comes we hope to see many of you forsaking for a while your beloved mountains and vales to spend a holiday with us by the white cliffs of Dover.

Much has been made of the fortitude of the people of "Hell Fire Corner," but we know that it is as nothing compared with that of those of our big cities. Ours is as yet the occasional shell or the fleeting bomber, theirs the terror by night. We do not know what the future may hold for us, but thanks to your splendid co-operation our children's education goes on, fitting them for the days of peace when they will be able to play a vital part in rebuilding our stricken land.

So to the foster-parents of Ebbw Yale we say, "Yours is an important part in the nation's war effort. Thank you once again for all you are doing for our children."

N.Y.S.

EXAMINATION RESULTS.

The following results have been obtained since the School came to Ebbw Yale:—
Board of Education State Scholarships—W. W. Bobson, B. A. Bilby.
Scholarship to Peterhouse, Cambridge—B. A. Bilby.
Sheriff Scholarship in English Literature to New College, Oxford—W. W. Bobson.

Higher Certificate.

With Inter Arts exemption—G. F. Reay, W. W. Robson, (distinction in Latin, English, French, History), B. A. Wilde.
With Inter Science exemption—B. A. Bilby (distinction in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics), P. C. T. Jones, B. D. West.
With 1st M.B. exemption—A. B. Makey.
With inter Engineering exemption—P. J. Harvey.
Certificate—B. A. Howard.

General School Certificate.

*K. E. Alcock, *J. C. T. Arnold, L. C. Bennison, *R. W. Blackmore, B. A. Blunt, *M. Bond, *J. B. S. Brabham, C. C. Bradbeer, S. F. Broadwood, *H. F. Clare, P. J. Coveney, E. W. Curling, K. P. Datlen, *F. E. Davies, *R. J. Dixon, P. H. Donoghue, *D. J. Eagles, *B. E. Friend, *D. Gascoigne, *B. F. Gray, R. E. Grigg, R. F. Hewitt, *A. Hill, *A. F. Holmes, G. G. Hurley, *C. M. Hurrell, *S. D. Mason, *A. B. Macfarlane, J. McCulloch, J. McNab, *P. McVey, *K. H. O'Brien, *C. E. Oliver, N. S. D. Neill, *G. J. Paddock, J. L. Pain, *S. A. Price, D. W. G. Pritchard, G. P. Beason, *C. B. Reynolds, *S. A. Rigden, *R. G. Sayle, E. G. Simpson, *P. Sherred, B. A. Snelgrove, K. G. W. Stevens, *R. B. J. Twist.

(An asterisk denotes exemption from Matriculation)

PRIZE LIST, 1939-40.
Special and VIth Form Prizes

The Good Fellowship Prize—J. W. Meuter.
The School Certificate Prize (given by Canon Elnor)—S. A. Price.
The Whitehouse Memorial Prize (Divinity)—K. H. Marsden.
The Edward Ryeland Memorial Prize (Physics)—J. W. Menter.
The Thomas Memorial Prize (Chemistry)—B. A. Bilby.
The Clatworthy Senior Latin Prize—G. F. Beay.
The Clatworthy Junior Latin Prize—B. A. Bigden.
The Tunnell Senior History Prize—W. W. Robson.
The Tunnell Junior History Prize—P. J. Coveney.
 

Parents' Association Prizes

The Mathematics Prize—B. A. Bilby.
The Biology Prize—A. B. Makey.
School Certificate Geography Prize—A. B. Macfarlane.
Middle School Art Prize—P. Beeves.
The Old Boys' Cadet Prize—B. D. West.
The Staff Prize—P. J. Harvey.
The Headmaster's prize—J. W. Menter.
VI. Arts Form Prize—W. W. Robson.
VI. Science Form Prize—P. C. T. Jones, D. S. Hopper.
VI. Commerce Form Prize—B. A. Howard.

School Certificate Prizes

The English prize—P. W. J. McVey.
The French prize—S. A. Price.
The Mathematics prize—J. B. S. Brabham.
The physics prize—A. B. Macfarlane.
The Chemistry prize—S. D. Mason.
The Art Prize—K. W. Peverley.
The Handicraft prize—D. Curling.
Upper V. Form Prize—B. F. Gray, A. Holmes.
Middle V. Form prize—B. Twist.
Lower V. Form prize—J. McCulloch.

Middle School

The English prize—R. D. Pilcher.
The Geography prize—R. C. Neill.
The French prize—G. Pott.
The Mathematics prize—H. E. Flanders.
The physics prize—H. Brabham.
The Chemistry prize—T. P. Arthur.
Upper IV. Form Prize—B. G. Bailey.
Middle IV. Form prize—C. H. George.
Lower IV. Form prize—D. A. Snowden.
Upper III. Form prize—A. Ing, B. D. Price.
Middle III. Form prize—C. A. Abbott.
 

Lower School

The English prize—G. K. Lee.
The Mathematics prize—C. J. King.
Upper II. Form prize—A. C. Allin, W. C. Harris.
Middle II. Form Prize—K. T. Bailey.
Upper I. Form Prize—B. F. Efemey.
Middle I. Form Prize—J. Brown.
Trans-Prep Form Prize—J. B. Moorcroft, M. Rigden.

YE CHRONYCLE.

Ande nawe ageyne hath come ye tyme whanne thatte ye scrybe moste teyken uppe hys quylle for to chronycle ye manifolde dedes of valore and ye pastymes of ye menne atte armes for ye grete boke Pharos. Nowe whanne theyc hadde overcome ye grete plague, ye knyghtes, squyres ande varlettes didde returne to
hir laboures afterre ye vac de Noel, and dyde finde thatte manie chaunges hadde been ywrought. Forre hadde nat ye myghtie Libyb ygone to studye furtherre on ye bankes of ye Cam? Furtherremore, hadde not ye comelie Oddpack hyed hymselfe to enlyste inne ye graunde armee?

Thenne dyde ye overlorde decree thatte ye menne whyche dwelle inne ye valli mote cwm eke goe inne ye stemetrayne, doutelesse inne ordre thatte theye myghte joyne the more oftenne inne ye chauntynge inne ye halle yclept Tyntabbe. Butte methynkethe ye musick bathe been muchel discordaunte of leyte, forre thatte ye antique harpsychorde of Sire Siswil be somedele oute of tune, perchaunce by resoune of ye dampenesre. Nor hathe itte been improuved forre alle ye suttle skylle of ye smythe, Ferrovius by name.

Nowe whanne theye didde returne to ye chateau certaine of ye squyres dydde chaunte a dolefulle dirge, to witte, "A fayre one nowe dothe here ydwelle na more," natheless, theyre griefe was butte shortlyved, ande theye be nowe more joyfulle thanne erstwhile, ande methynketh nat withoute cause. Furtherremore, ye squyres do stille vie amonge themselven to carrye ye mylke monneys. Also it rejoyced muche ye varlettes whanne thatte a certayne handsomme capitaine inne ye pleye-acktinge didde wooe a darke and heauteouse damsel, yclepte Lavinia, ande dyde seken her hande inne marryage. Forre dyde nat ye players of ye chateau performen hyr playe of "Androkles ande ye Lyon" inne ye halle of laboureres, wythe moche roarynge ande throwynge of christiannes to ye beastes. Butte ye actes of Androkles ande hys longe wyfe Megaera, of ye centurionne (Boanerges be he named), of ye capitaine ande ye lovelie Lavinya above mentioned, of ye stalworthe Ferrovius, of Lentulus ande Metellus, ande ye poore Spyntho ande alle ye reste, theye be alle ywritten in ye booke Pharos.

Thenne on a daye whanne thatte ye neige ylaye depe eke cryspe eke evenne Sir Cape R.E. dyde make proclamatione thatte sundrie knyghtes ande squyres sholde, bi resoune of ye daungere of fyerie bombynges, watchen cute by nyghte forre ye fyers. Moreoverre, inne sundnie partes offe ye chateau dydde appere ye stiruppe pompes ande buckettes of aitchtwooh ande of sande, eke longy-handled shovelles. Butte these thynges he alle of use ongeyn ye flaimes, ande not forre sporte of ye varlettes.

Ande nowe bi resoune of ye moche increese of aireactivitie ye poweres thatte be do purpose to formen an Ayteecee forre to given treynynge to suche youthes as maye be deemed airynauticle mynded. Moreoverre it is sayde thatte ye Ayteecees do rivale ye gallante cadettes, butte whetherre or no, ye lattere do stylle maken duligente practyse of hir slopynge of armes ageynst ye daye of combatte wythe dedde cert "A."

Thenne furtherre to displeyc hir prowesse the one teme of ye chateau dydde challenge ye othere teme to a rufferugger jouste, butte ye fleete foote Cleverpa of ye meune of ye Weste didde make overthrowe of ye otheres, albeit onlie afterre fierce combatte ande mache showe of courage. Thereto, certaine dedes of prowesse in otherre fieldes hay been ychronycled elsewhere, nat in ye bake Pharos.

Ande nowe moste be sette downe howe thatte ye squyers didde decyde thatte ye knaves and varlettes sholde straitlie obeye ye rules eke regulations of ye chateau, ande afterre inquisitioun hello, theye dydde make decree aboute ye properre usage forre cappes, bothe as to donnynge and to doffynge of ye same, also aboute ye escortynge of hyr friendes, whyche maye be onlie on ye dayes offe reste, ande eke beforre curfeue.

Delyteth moche ye scrybe to recorde howe ye grete ande studiouse Bronos hathe made furthere displaye of ye highe lernynge of ye menne of ye chateau, ande nowe scone he muste departe from thys place to studye furtherre on ye bankes of ye Isis.

Butte no more, force ye scrybe is awearie of endytinge ande moste packe his bagge ande hie awaie force ye vac de Pacque. Ye reste of ye dedes of ye menne of ye chatenu he welle ywritten inne ye grete boke Pharos—Fareyewell.

LAL JAH, YE SCRYBE.

THE DRAMATIC SOCIETY.
A Peep behind the Scenes.

The task of producing a play in a strange town and on an unfamiliar stage, was not embarked on without some slight misgivings by actors and stage-hands. To lessen the difficulties a play requiring only the very minimum of stage effects was sought, and eventually the choice fell on "The Great Adventure." The play was cast and the producer hoped, by dint of ceaseless exertion, to coax the actors to such a laudable standard that the play would be worthy of its predecessors performed by the School at Dover. Rehearsals began in earnest, and no doubt the stage of perfection aimed at would have been reached in due course bad not two of the cast suddenly left School just about a month before the play was due to be performed. One of them was playing a lady's part—a difficult rôle in a boy's school—and it was impossible to find a substitute. So "The Great Adventure" was scrapped and in its place "Androcles and the Lion," a product of the pen of the arch-vegetarian, was chosen—highly suitable to our own needs and very apt to the times.

Work began all over again, and in order that we might have sufficient time for rehearsals the date of the public performance was postponed for six weeks. This time we were more fortunate, for the Headmaster's Secretary was included in the cast to play the leading lady. Those who read the play before it was cast pointed excitedly to certain passages in the dialogue and to various alluring stage directions (alas! not carried out to the full) and wondered who would have the good fortune to play the "handsome" Captain. The cast was soon complete and so successful was the choice that the leading characters, although behaving almost in their natural born manner, succeeded in playing their parts to perfection. Work went steadily on under the dynamic control of our producer, whose greatest difficulty was perhaps to make actors serious at certain times. Two members of the cast were ill-fated, however, but the loss, though serious, was made good.

At last came the great occasion—a whole two days before the first night! when the staff were permitted to have their first glimpse of the stage, and the Dress Rehearsal was to be held. That morning the entire cast, for all the world resembling a Chinese funeral, carried boxes and all the needful paraphernalia in solemn procession through the town to the Workmen's Hall. We might have been
bombed out of the School. And now the stage manager and his assistants had to get busy in real earnest, for although we had hoped that rumours we had heard might prove fictitious, we were soon to realise that truth was, once again, stranger than fiction, At first the majority of the cast amused themselves by playing with the apparatus but a more serious atmosphere at length prevailed and the entire cast whole-heartedly set to work arranging stage and curtains as required.

The Dress Rehearsal went off without a hitch, with observers sitting in every nook and cranny to test the acoustics of the Hall, and with the tireless producer helping the players through the intricate maze of stays and fiats in the wings. The two actual performances went off so smoothly that, except for the final curtain on the first night stubbornly defying the laws of gravity, nothing of note happened.

After the second night's performance Mr. and Mrs, Booth kindly provided refreshments which were greatly appreciated by the cast who still had before them a strenuous evening's work. The Chinese funeral retraced its footsteps under cover of darkness to the School where, everything safely under lock and key, the School's Special Constable on Fire Duty was duly serenaded. After that an orderly march to Waunlwyd to serenade the producer rounded off a production which is no blot on the escutcheon of the D. C. S. Dramatic Society.

The cast was as follows:—

R.D.W.

"ANDROCLES AND THE LION".
(Impressions of a Sixth Former)

The production of "Androcles and the Lion" by the School was opportune. Its topicality is apparent; for it is as crushing an indictment of militarist blockheads and Pharisees as has ever proceeded from the acrid pen of the National Old Gentleman. It is not free from the Shavian faults of puppet characterization, love of the cheap paradox and situation and a dramatic action that moves round in circles instead of in a forward direction; but it was written during a war and may fittingly be produced during a war. Moreover, Shaw—notably in the characters of Ferrovius and Lavinia—has not completely suppressed the romantic element in his style, and so the play is Free from his frequent peevish classicism. And his very weaknesses no doubt appeal to the intelligentsia—not to the intelligent— among his audience.

The actual performance was in the best School tradition—brilliantly produced aNd well acted. Modern dress was a daring experiment, successful on the whole, though much of Shaw's satire on Rome lost its point. But it was a stroke of genius to present Cæsar as one of those plus-four and petit-four patricians who, until recently, governed an Empire newer and more populous than that of Rome. The actors also sympathetically interpreted the Gospel according to Saint Bernard. Ferrovius, the not-so-harmonious blacksmith, cleverly displayed a primitive character torn between the martyr's crown and the pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war. Lavinia, in a difficult part, gave a vivid rendering of the emotional aberrations of the Unfair Sex. These two in particular redeemed the play from a lamentable tendency towards the burlesque. The Captain did excellently in a rather unsubstantial part, as did the Centurion, whose middle name was undoubtedly Stentor. Androcles was admirable, but the traits of the character were rather over-emphasised. His consort Megaera, who hermaphroditically played the foppish Lentulus, wore a hat a Cardinal might envy and played a shrewish Xanthippe to a husband who dared not resent her altitude. The Lion (by kind permission of Messrs. Bertram Mills) "roared us as gently as any sucking-dove," like one of Signor Nicolini's inferior opera variety. The last stages in the Rake's Progress were realistically shambled by Spintho. The audience were duly appreciative and (to coin a phrase) a good time was had by all.

"Give Christianity a trial" is the incessant theme of this play. And there is no doubt that Christianity must and will be allowed to reign. It alone Will outlive defeat, because it reaches victory through defeat. It will lead the steps of man back towards the noblest and most beautiful of their ideals—pity, mercy and love—three bright eternal gems in the tabernacle of life, burnished endlessly with
human dust. And it will turn our eyes upwards to gaze upon the greatest of all its wonders— the perpetual miracle of faith.

W.W.R.

FREE TIME.

" Satan finds some mischief still

For idle hands to do"

is a truth which Dover mothers and Ebbw Yale foster-parents will both endorse. One of the chief of the many difficulties here in temporary exile has been to prevent the development of that Satanic tendency.

Parents and friends often ask, "But what do you do with the boys when the School is nominally on holiday?" and "How do the boys amuse themselves on the half day shift they are not at school?" This short article is an attempt to answer these questions and, if the solution indicates the adult attempt rather than the boy's reaction—well, young Hopeful will be able to give you his view!

To begin with the ordinary non-school shift of term time. There are three main factors to be considered—the boy, the foster-parents and the staff. Cricket, football and swimming are arranged according to the season. The masters see to that. The Dramatic Society (shades of "The Admirable Crichton!") is as popular as ever and as successful—witness the recent excellent performance of "Androcles and the Lion." The Cadet Corps with its parades, band practice and rifle range provides constant occupation for those interested—you ought to have seen the Annual Inspection when half the town turned out to wonder and admire! Boys who are keen on walking, cycling, or fishing find mountain paths and fair roads (mostly hilly) and rivers, streams and lakes in plenty. Foster-parents and charming foster-sisters frequently supply an escort to the cinemas, and some of the nearer towns are within reasonable access. In addition to this several of the clergy and ministers of the local churches and chapels have interested themselves in our boys and opened clubs for them and organised excursions. And further, there are at least two kind families in the town at whose houses the boys are invited in pairs, week by week, and after being entertained to tea (almost a pre-war tea I'm told) by the wife, are taken to the pictures by the husband. The Dover parents, I know, deeply appreciate the hospitality and the kindness shown to their sons.

Then there are the times when the School—as such—is closed for holidays and half the Staff fades away leaving the remainder to cope with the entertainment of the boys on holiday lines. Owing to the K.E.C.'s generous Christmas gift we have a large supply of indoor games ranging from darts to Monopoly and draughts. We have one or two Ludo specialists but their prowess is nothing to the Prefects' skill at table tennis. Sometimes the Staff take them on—and wish they hadn't! While some boys occupy the games rooms, the athletic ones are keeping fit in the Gym. and the musical ones are singing songs of Araby or proclaiming the already established fact that Britons never, never, never.................! Hitler ought to hear them!

So much for wet days and, of course, Wales is very wet as the most patriotic Welshman will admit. On fine days the boys accompanied by the more youthful and energetic members of the Staff hike over the mountains learning something of the Geography of the land, of the natural beauty (outside the town you notice) and still more of the friendly kindness which we have met on all hands since our invasion last June. Muddy boots, healthy appetites (Lord Woolton please note) and a crop of snap-shots are the usual results: sometimes, too, a wet bedraggled suit whose owner stepped too rashly into a water hole and was extricated with more haste than care.

Some of the foster parents take small parties to see the wonders of the giant Steel works; some invite them to visit with them relations and friends; some lucky ones are billeted at homes where there is a car and (petrol permitting) are driven with the family to neighbouring towns and beauty spots. One boy, I know, is very busy helping his foster-father to build a garage on a strip of waste ground near the house.

We don't know much about the War here and we don't worry about it unduly except when we hear of a raid on Dover when we wonder how our dear ones fared and hope they are safe. We shall be very, very glad to return to Dover, but in the meantime we are grateful for the comparative safety of Ebbw Yale and for the kind homes which have been opened to us. We work—reasonably hard—while we are at school, and now you know what we do when the school is not in session. And if sometimes A or B manages to slip off on his own and do what he shouldn't—well, did he never do that in Dover? And didn't you?

O.M.R.

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

AS YOU WERE by Boneshaker.

Good News for Ostlers.

Neutral observers arriving in Bogota from Peckham estimate that if 247 men with large heads were placed end to end they would probably reach quite a distance—of course, it all depends on where you start. (A.B.C. News Service).

Mayor's Tribute to Himmler

"I think your policemen are wonderful."
(Collapse of 349 Chinese cement-mixers on glass stilts who thought that the vicar was addressing the sub-committee of the Fulham Glassblowers' Association, whereas he was really appealing for the Looters and Burglars Benevolent Fund).

It's all done by Algebra

Tobruk or not Tobruk, that is the question... . but we'll soon be on the crest of the Wavell . . . . Hitler seems to be talking Turkey at the moment.. . . but his pains will all go to Irak and ruin.... in the meantime France is muttering Veni, Vidi, Vichy. . . . she is hoist with her own Petain. . . . Haw-Haw goes on Goebbeling the news. . . . strange to find a rat on a sinking ship..., but he's made his own Bedlam and must lie on it.

It's that Mannikin

The article on "A Bird's Eye View of Burmese Fossils by Leading Aircraftsman W. Geekay is unavoidably held over owing to lack of space.

To-day's Beauty Hint

Keep your powder dry (Burns).

Ballbearings to be rationed

To-nights' talk in the Forces programme on "Pot-holes and Pot-herbs" will be given by the very Rt. Rev, the Bishop of Beaufort, who has lately returned from a mission to the Orange River.

To-day's Horoscope

SAGITTARIUS always sees inside view tendency to bee in bonnet; says little, but a-llot-ment; favourite colour—green.

Thirst Aid

A humerus sketch, "The Well-tempered Clavicle," has been recently published by another Old Narkovian, famous for his classic "Speaking from Memory."

CHEZ M.O.I.

It is rumoured in well-informed circles that:—

—antiques are being collected in the Staff Room.

—the Prefects' Debating Society held its first open-air meeting at Cwm.

—plus-fours and blazers do not match.

—it is becoming increasingly difficult to phone from a public call box.

—a stork has been seen hovering round the Staff Room.

—perhaps it is a generation too late.

—empty buckets still make the most sound.

—the inevitable evacuation to Dover has already begun.

—no Dover boy took part in it

—roast Preppite is not served at Prefects' Tribunals

—no effective cure for ricketts has yet been found.

—Mr. Ramsbotham wishes it to be known that he is not Mr. Smelly.

—the Bishop of Beaufort has not been arrested for careless talk.

VALETE.

B. A. BILBY (1930-1940)—Senior Prefect of the School; Captain, Buckland House; School 1st XV. Rugby, 1940; House 1st XI. Cricket; House 1st XI. Soccer; Sig. Serjeant, Cadet Corps; Certificate "A"; O.T.C. March 1939; K.C.B. Efficiency Star; Sub-editor, The Pharos; Swimming awards; Swimming Champion; Dramatic Society; School Certificate (Matric. exempt.) 1938; Higher Certificate (Inter Science exempt.) 1940; Board of Education State Scholarship and Open Scholarship to Peterhouse, Cambridge.

G. J. PADDOCK (1931-1940)—School Prefect; Captain, Town House; School Colours, 1940; School 1st XI. Cricket, 1939, 1940 (Cap '39); House 1st XI. Soccer; House 1st XV. Rugby; Sports Committee; C.Q.M.S. Cadet Corps; Certificate "As" O.T. C. 1940; K.C.B. Efficiency Star; Company Bugler (1937-39); Inter-school Athletic Team; Pharos committee; Debating Society; School Orchestra; Dramatic Society; School Choir; Bronze Medallion (bar) and Intermediate Certificate of R.L.S.S.; School Certificate 1939, (Matric. exempt.) 1940.

E. W. CASTLE (1934-1940)—House and XI. Soccer; House 2nd XV. Rugby; House 2nd XI. Cricket; School Choir; Debating Society; Dramatic Society; Arts and Crafts Society; Cadets Corps; School Certificate (Matric. exempt.) 1939; to P.O. Engineering Department, Dover.

R. G. SAYLE (1935-1941)—House 2nd XI. Cricket; House 2nd XI. Soccer; House 2nd XV. Rugby; Corporal, Cadet Corps; Inter School Gym Team; Leader, House Gym Team; Debating Society; Arts and Crafts Society School Choir; Bronze Medallion and Intermediate Certificate R.L.S.S.; Dramatic Society; School Certificate (Matric. exempt.) 1940.

K. O'BRIEN (1935-1940)—House 1st XV. Rugby; House 2nd XI. Soccer; Middle School Swimming Champion; Bronze Medallion and Intermediate Certificate R.L.S.S.; Debating Society; School Certificate (Matric. exempt.) 1940; to Pearl Assurance Company, London.

D. G. EAGLES (1936-1941)—House Cricket and Soccer; School Choir; Debating Society; School Certificate (Matric exempt.) 1940; to Admiralty.

K. P. DATLEN (1937-1941)—School 2nd XI. Cricket; House Gym Team; Cadet Corps; Debating Society; School Certificate (Matric. Exempt.) 1940; to Lloyd's Bank.