Pharos No. 102 July 1946

Once more the school begins to present its usual appearance and Old Boys may rest assured that such wartime additions as holes in playing fields, blast-walls, and ruined tarmac are now fast becoming mere memories; moreover the number of boys who have never known anything but D.C.G.S. at Dover is fast increasing.

There are changes also; we have said good-bye to Mrs. Archer, who came to us during the war as Latin Mistress, and welcomed in her place Mr. Smith; Mr. Ockenden and Mr. Coveney have returned to their accustomed places in the bustle and dust of the workshops while Mr. Ruffel has brought back with him a determination to breathe new life into School athletics. It is with regret that we say good-bye this term to Miss Rookwood, one of the School's most faithful servants; and we hope that she will still be present for many years to come at the "great occasions".

The yearly examinations have just drawn to their long-awaited close (to the delight of the 6th and 5th), but of the results we speak not as yet! There is plenty of spirit in the School; nets are well attended, the Dramatic Society flourishes, so does the Choir, while every opportunity is seized for developing athletic skill, despite the unprecedented behaviour of June and July (worst since 1903 say our geographers!).

We were all extremely surprised and shocked to learn during the holidays of Mr. Baxter's sudden illness; with Higher and School Certificate looming in the distance the news was even more discouraging and if Mrs. McCracken had not been available the situation would have been desperate indeed. As Mr. Baxter was also Editor of The Pharos the present locum tenens would like to offer this edition as a tribute to his work for the School and hope that it will also serve as a tonic! He would, moreover, like to offer his thanks to all those who have given him contributions, to the form representatives who have recorded School doings in their form notes and to Miss Baines, who has supplied him with all the official information.

It is only when one comes to a work like this that one can see the many-sided activities of a school, the amount of careful co-operation needed and the complete interdependence of the individuals: thanks to all who have lent a hand, not only now but in all the past years; with many realising how soon they will be Old Boys we see how boys pass, but the School remains.

It was in 1917 that Miss Rookwood was appointed to the Staff of the School "for the period of the war". At the end of 1918, however, there was no question of replacing her by a mere man and thus she became a member of the permanent staff.

The story of her achievements in the service of the School cannot adequately be told here; rather must we refer our readers to a long series of School Magazines covering the years between. There they will find abundant evidence of the part she has played and, perhaps more important, the part she has helped others to play both in school life and in after life.

Many will vividly recall her as Form Mistress of the "Prep." Form. To them, that was their initiation into the life of D.C.S., and they cannot think of life at School without her. Others, who joined the School later, will think of her work in rehearsing plays for a School Dramatics evening, or for part of the Entertainment at a School Speech Day. And still others will remember her English and Scripture lessons, the work in which she excelled and which she has enjoyed so much right to the end of her last term.

Several generations of pre-war boys will instantly call up memories of the School Tuck Shop which so often came to their aid in the "Break", and in which they gladly invested so much of their pocket money. (It was hoped that the money raised in this way would help one day to defray the cost of a School Swimming Bath. That may be beyond us now, but the money may serve as a most useful contribution to the new Memorial Fund.)

During last winter rheumatism caused Miss Rookwood much pain and suffering. That is why we cannot beg her to stay longer with us; that is why she feels the time has come to say good-bye as a member of the Staff, though not as a friend of the School and of Dover. No one must make the mistake of asking her where she is going to "settle down"; for O.M.R. that goes without saying. The School will still have, close at hand, one who has proved her worth; many good causes in Dover will now rejoice to find one who is ready to prove her worth over and over again.

All of us hope that for many years her familiar figure may be seen amongst us enjoying to the full her enlarged opportunity for service in the particular sphere she loves so much.

And by "Boys" I include those on the Staff and the present boys and the legions of Old Boys, some of whom, I hope, will read this with regret and will say, "What! Old Rook leaving!"

It is time I left and made way for a young man for this is Youth's day. I should have been disposed to stay on a little longer despite my advancing years, but the attack of muscular rheumatism which I had last winter warned me it was time to give up.

In Julius Caesar Mark Antony says to the crowd, "It is not meet you know how Caesar lov'd you". I wonder if any of you realise how deeply I love you boys and the School of which you and I are part. The actual leaving is going to be test of endurance even though I know it is wise and right.

Since I came on the Staff in 1917 the School has been the biggest factor in my life. I have tried to serve it to the best of my ability and in service I have found great happiness. Remember that, you boys who think happiness is the chief thing in life. It isn't—unless it springs from something higher.

In saying "Good-bye" I want also to say "Thank you", for my gratitude is due in full measure to Mr. Booth for his unfailing kindness and consideration, to my colleagues on the Staff for their friendship and forbearance and to you boys, past and present, who have been such good friends to me. I have learned from the School far more than I have taught and, in after years, when I turn the pages of my Book of Memories, I shall find joy and satisfaction.

Think of me sometimes, at Prayers in Hall, in the Staff Room, in your form rooms. I shall be thinking of you.

During the term the Corps has continued to hold regular parades every Friday, with additional parades each week for the Band, stores, training platoon, etc. Although numbers have dropped, fairly good attendances have been made, except during the examinations.

Owing to the shortage of instructors, no firing has been possible and Certificate "A" work could not be carried out.

The Band has maintained its enthusiasm throughout the term and still has a waiting list of intending entrants.

The first new uniforms since 1942 arrived during the term and were received with pleasure—except by the Quarter-Master.

At the end of last term a performance was given of two plays, The Bishop's Candlesticks and The Crimson Coconut, which marked a departure in policy, since both were produced by members of the Sixth Form, J. Granger and R. Efemey respectively, unaided by any member
of the Staff.

This term there has been play-reading each Monday evening in Middle IV Form-room and, under the direction of Mr. Hyde, we have examined Black Coffee, Murder in the Cathedral, Ghost Train and Rookery Nook, a really mixed bag!

Although we have tackled nothing of magnitude this term, we have practiced every week, and, to the surprise of some of the School, brightened the hymns from time to time with a descant.

At present the numbers in the Corps are rather low, but classes in signalling are conducted, the navigation classes having been suspended.

The A.T.C. was amongst the Youth Organisations which paraded in the College Close during the visit of Field-Marshal Montgomery to the town, and members of the Town, College and School Flights formed a Guard of Honour at the entrance to the Town Hall when Air-Vice-Marshal Embry received the Honorary Freedom of the Borough.

Several members of the Squadron will be attending the annual camp which is to be held this year in Norfolk.

Held on the evening of March 8th, Speech Day this year was a somewhat historic event, as it was the first to take place in the Town Hall since 1938. The occasion was made more memorable by the fact that Admiral Lord Mountevans (Evans of the Broke) accepted the invitation to come down and give the Address, while Lady Mountevans graciously agreed to distribute the prizes.

By seven o clock the decorated Town Hall was crowded with parents and boys, waiting for the appearance of the distinguished visitors while organ selections were played by Mr. Willis. The evening's proceedings had been timed to start at 7.15 p.m., but owing to the slightly late arrival of Lord and Lady Mountevans, were delayed by a quarter of an hour.

To a standing audience the Head Prefect read a list of those 62 Old Boys fallen in the War, and several seconds' silence were observed. Then the presiding Chairman of the School Governors (the Rev. A. Stanley Cooper), after paying a tribute to his predecessor, Canon Elnor, called upon the Headmaster for his report. In it Mr. Booth gave a brief summary of the School's achievements since it left Dover in 1940, and acknowledged the services of all those who had helped in any way during the difficult years of evacuation. The Old Boys' war record had proved inspiring, and over 40 decorations gained by them on active service were recorded in the programme. The School Choir, conducted by Mr. Willis, then sang Beethoven's Creation's Hymn (which was greatly appreciated by the audience), after which Lady Mountevans presented the prizes and certificates.

Preceded by the Choir's singing of Vaughan Williams' Let us now praise famous men, Lord Mountevans gave his "studied impromptu" in which he related some of the thrilling adventures befalling that section of Captain Scott's last expeditionary party under his command during their struggle to reach a food cache. Emphasising the quiet heroism which characterised the whole expedition, he finished by urging the boys to follow this example in their forthcoming struggle to build up a better and greater Britain.

When the applause at last died down, the Head Prefect called for and led three hearty cheers for the Admiral, who replied to this "broadside" by requesting a half holiday for the School. A vote of thanks to Lord and Lady Mountevans was proposed by Captain F. R. Powell, and seconded by Mr. E. Cavell; while the Mayoress (Mrs. T. A. Goodfellow)—deputising for the Mayor, who was attending a conference in London—proposed thanks to the Chairman, the Rev. B. Davies seconding.

Because of the late start there was only time for the first and last verses of Forty Years On, and the evening came to an end with the singing of the National Anthem.

An extremely pleasant result of Lord Mountevans' visit was the arrival at School about a week later of several cases of South African sweets—enough for half a pound to every boy.

As was remarked, "The presence here to-night of 'Evans of the Broke' makes this a red-letter day for Dover, and will be something to remember all our lives".

On Saturday, June 15th, a School party, consisting of some members of Middle IV and some of Upper I visited Snowdown Colliery, by kind permission of Mr. Johnson. When we arrived by the late train, we went to the manager's office and he gave us a brief outline of what it would be like. A suggestion was made that the first formers should carry a lamp, one between two, because they were two pounds in weight, but this was drowned by cries of disgust from the first formers, so they had their lamps to carry after all. We walked from the manager's office to the lamp cabin and there we received our lamps. We then went to the shaft; we had to go down in two parties and the joke in the cage was, "Hold your stomachs", but we arrived down safely.

Our guide, who was a deputy, went in front of us and we had to walk about one and a half miles to the coal face. When we reached the second junction we had to wait a few minutes for some tubs to come into the main road. After walking and walking we reached the coal face and some of the first formers were quite pleased with themselves because they had blacked their faces and looked like real miners. Our guide showed us how the conveyors worked and told us about the rocks which were above and below us. After coming out of the coal face we lost the majority of the party, so our guide had to send out signals by pulling a wire and making a bell ring and by 'phoning, because in one part of the colliery miners were going to blow down some rock. The six of us had to stop near the coal face until the explosion had taken place. When we restarted our journey the smell of the explosives was not very pleasant and when we reached the place where the explosion had taken place we had to crawl over the rocks.

Having once again arrived at the pit-bottom, I think nearly everybody's legs were aching, because walking down in a mine is not like walking on a road in fresh air. The party again had to split up into two smaller parties to get to the pit head again. A peculiarity was that when we were going down the shaft, after a while it seemed as though we were going back up again and vice-versa when we were coming up.

After handing in our lamps, a rush was made for the baths, and did it seem good to have a shower! After getting on to the station we had to wait till the train came in, late as usual.

Since the Hospital Fund was restarted last Autumn Term, over £40 has been collected during the first two terms of the School year.

The target is £50, which I think we should get easily. Each form treasurer keeps a record of the form's contributions and checks it with the School treasurer, Mr. Slater, at the end of the term. The form treasurer also keeps a graph, which he marks according to his form's contributions each week. The Fund paid out nearly £20 to various hospitals and societies, as stated below, leaving a large balance in hand.

The honour for the highest amount contributed goes to Lower IV, and it was said, "that they had the money if not the brains".

Contributions from the boys are, of course, voluntary, but each boy is asked to give a penny or more a week to this worthy cause.

December, 1945:—	£	s.	d.
Dr. Barnardo's Homes	1	1	0
T.B. Fund (Mrs. Lee)	2	0	0
Kent County Association for Blind	1	1	0
Merchant Seamen's Fund	2	2	0
Waifs and Strays	1	1	0
Hospital for Sick Children	1	1	0
Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover	4	4	0
Royal Victoria Hospital, Deal	2	2	0
St. Dunstan's	1	1	0
Princess Louise Hospital for Children	1	1	0
Ebbw Vale Hospital	1	1	0
February, 1946:—
British United Aid to China Fund	2	2	0
Total	£19	17	0
M. I. DRURY, Lower IV.

Town planning is planning for the interests of the town. All other interests must be subordinated to the interests of the town.

Town planning must consult the ideal of the future and ignore the vested interests of the present. The ideal of the future is beauty and prosperity. In that order.

Railway and road transport are essential services. A balance must be struck between economy of provision and efficiency of service.

The location of industry in the countryside relieves congestion but impairs facility of access. It renders the provision of public utilities more difficult. It also offends the aesthetic sense. This is a fault.

The location of housing in the countryside is not always a fault. But it must be located in the suburbs. Usually.

Municipal centres must be centralised in the centre where most centres are centred. The town Hall must not be next door to the plastics factory.

The individual citizen is a free man. The free man has rights. The right of property is a right. It must be upheld. Sometimes.

Those who subordinate the rights of the free man to the rights of the town do so at their peril. Those who subordinate the rights of the town to the rights of the free man do so at their peril.

The aspect and situation of some buildings, is a sin against beauty and good order. The exigencies of the time dictate a perpetuation of the sin. The perpetuation must only be temporary.

The pursuit of prosperity can ossify into the subordination of beauty to the greed for material wealth. The greed for material wealth refuses to destroy anything of material value. Ugly buildings are of material value.

The capitalist and democratic dislike of radical town planning is the rage of individualism seeing prosperity subordinated to beauty.

The socialist and fascist dislike of town planning is the rage of communalism seeing prosperity not subordinated to beauty.

Nowe hath ye tyme come for ye scrybe to tak uppe hys penne; longe anne manie have been ye labeurs of ye squyres who didde enter ye lystes to try thir strengthe againste ye wys clerks of Londonne butte nowe are they envelloped by ye joyes of idlenesse anne dreme of ye strandes to the whiche they moste departe anon.

Grete was ye sorrowe whanne we learnt of ye misfortoon of Sir Rex Tab butte neverthlesse ye Frenssh was pursued under ye directioun of a fayre instructresse. Ye grete sportes eek cause mony of oure nomber to dysplaye thir manlie lymbes on ye grassie swarde whyle oon, ye furrenger Monseigneur De La Haie, is encompassed wyth ye vestments anne ye dockettes for ye armed varlets. Eek ther is ye syngyne anne ye jestynge by ye squyres who love to playe whyle some before the middaye reposte repaire to ye grete halle for to mak divers tunes uponne ye mighty instrument which, nowe thatte ye might ye orgon hath yfailed, stryves to supporte ye chantygne of ye varlets at mattins.

Grete also is ye feud bitweene ye esquyres who give thirselves to ye science and those who studye ye Artes; mony are ye hyntes, anne ye secrete whysperrynges and ye slye pokes! Butte alwayes they unyte to represse ye varlets whanne at ye repaste they hastene too swiftlie to ye boarde or whanne ye strife anne noyse aryses outsyde ye halle of ye grete Blacke Baron!

Anne nowe anon wille come ye tyme whanne ye scrybe and mony othures muste laye downe ye bookes anne ye penne; namore will they quaffe anne ete in ye refectory ore chaunte in ye Halle; naye, ye scrybe wille leave emptie his place, butte ye doynges of ye knyghtes, ye esquyres anne ye varlets wille they notte stille be rede in ye grete booke Pharos.

The pure scientists are very busily engaged upon chemistry revision (for as ever there is a rumour they have an exam. coming along), so the duty of writing Form Notes has fallen upon the above motley crew. As it is, the engineers are so overwhelmed by the mechanical problems of their day that they have decided to take a rest, their first since September, 1945. If any of the present V Form decide to pursue this highest of high VI Form courses we can assure them a very grubby time in the workshops.

By next term there will only be three senior engineers in the School, viz., Messrs. Harvey, Ockenden and Coveney, only one of whom is to be allowed to take Higher Schools.

We should mention lastly that the Senior Physics lab. has been richly endowed by our efforts, thus we hope that with our passing our memory will live on in that quarter. Incidentally, it is whispered abroad that the pure scientists will not be entirely forgotten in the Senior Chemistry lab.

To conclude we would like to say that those of us in Lower VI who are leaving this term wish the best of luck to our friends who are carrying on to take up the not always pleasant duties of Prefects and House Captains and sincerely hope that their knees do not knock too much while reading the lesson.

We came back from the Christmas holidays greatly refreshed, but nevertheless still unprepared to do much work.

For the first time, for most of us, we played rugby, at which we seemed to excel, for one-third of the School team was picked from our form, the brawn as forwards, the brains as backs. We managed to play two games after School, both against a team from Middle V and Lower VI, beating them each time.

Lately there has been much talk about building a house-boat, and a model was actually brought to school, but the project was eventually abandoned.

Rumours are abroad that strange chantings have been heard floating down the corridor, but they can't possibly come from our form-room.

In the only form cricket match so far we were unfortunate enough to be beaten by Middle V, but such an occurrence should not happen again. For better or Worse several members of School cricket teams have been drawn from our form.

Owing to the Examination which is now in progress, hardly any of us have been to the practices for the sports, but it is hoped that someone will uphold the form reputation after School Certificate.

At last, School Certificate has caught up with some of us, but not completely engulfed us, we hope. With the Form divided between those taking and those not taking the exam. things have not been easy. This examination burden which strains all boys in their school career at some time has caused a "great upheaval". For instance, cricket has suffered. Our only Form game was against Upper V which we won, but on a number of evenings we have managed to acquire invaluable help from Mr. Ruffell in cricket and athletics. In the latter activity we have many promising beginners in the sport of running and jumping. We welcomed back this term T. Gallagher, who was absent for a term with a broken arm and now he has been joined by another casualty, Alan Edgington, who in "Commando training" fell and did likewise.

The chief work done by the illustrious Upper IV since the last edition of The Pharos has been in compiling, under the Editorship of L. Barley, the two editions of The Colts—our Form Magazine. The former was a great success and many believe the latter, which has one hundred pages, will have an even greater welcome. Such compliments as "Best we've seen", etc., have come from members of the Staff.

We have said good-bye to one member of the Form, but have been able to welcome two others. The second of the newcomers can tell us a good deal about the world, as he has travelled rather more than most Upper Fourites.

All of us are sorry about Mr. Baxter's illness, although owing to his absence we have not been reminded of Upper I's capacity for French.

Even though the Form has been working harder than ever (under the strain of trying to show the new members of the Staff that we are not such fools as we are painted) we have seen two of the "gallant thirteen" playing for the School Cricket First Eleven and we have good hopes of several all-round athletes. We must congratulate R. Turner on his achievement of passing the mile standard with an appreciable number of seconds to spare.

There has been no lack of frivolities in the Form Room, especially with "Grandma Jackson" amongst us. "Grandma" is minus his four top front teeth.

This term the form has been working under a new Form Master, and we have succeeded in not having any serious mishaps. I think the majority of the form miss the Northern accent.

Members of Middle IV, although they have not played cricket as a form, have combined with the other two IV's and have had some enjoyable games. There are about three boys in the form who have played for the School elevens. Athletic sports have been taken to well and we have five or six members who are all-round athletes. This shows Middle IV work outside School as well as in class.

In addition the Dramatic Society has a few members from the form, while the Orchestra has one.

We returned to find that a new face and an old stager had joined us in the ordeal.

We have a very efficient bunch of monitors, especially the homework monitor, who by luck is on the no homework side.

In most subjects work has been taken to very well, but of course there are exceptions. In one unforgettable period the question was asked, "Who is the new boy out at the front?" The names of the subjects mentioned above can be found by a glance at our time-table.

We have not done very well at cricket this term. Middle III beat us easily and we did not finish our game with Lower Ill. We are represented in the sports, however, Berry and Baynton having done very well.

We have not made much progress in the form room, but we still plod on. Peers has made a good cricket captain and his bowling deserves special praise. Several of us have paid painful visits to the dental clinic, though these visits are less frequent now.

We were very glad to have Miss Rookwood back with us at the beginning of this term. Now that she is about to retire I want to say, on behalf of the whole form, that we shall miss her very much.

This form consists of twenty-nine boys (officially), but lately only twenty-eight boys attend regularly. The twenty-ninth sometimes visits the form, but not very often. The boys take an active interest in School and Form affairs; this is shown by the fact that approximately half the form are in the School Corps (sixteen boys to be exact) and four boys play for the Junior XI. We now have two more form mates who have worked their way into this form. Although brawn is evident, and the form is full of spirit, even brains are not lacking; but they are not conspicuous.

So far this term, when the form has turned out in full force, we have not lost one cricket match.

In our Form there is one who is a true fish of the sea, going under the heading of a Haddock. The Form's strong man has a remarkable habit of vaulting over Cherry-tree Post-box and is it just a coincidence that there is a broken lamp-post just outside his front door?

In cricket we haven't had much Success yet. In our First Eleven we have many fair bowlers, but there isn't anyone who can go in and bat and feel secure.

Despite the efforts of many members of our Form to hide it, our Form-master's cudgel still retains its office, though true it is broken in half.

Since last Pharos our form has been kept busy with bowling, running and, of course, homework.

We have two chaps in our form in the Junior XI, and also several playing in House matches.

As the term has been uneventful except for the fact that certain members of the form have started to do some work, I can tell you no more about Lower III.

The land where all are free as waving corn,

And everybody lives to play a part

In social enterprise and security.
Each man to his own and yet

He's but a player in a team

Where, like a chain, one link gone

And nothing works at all.
That is freedom.
This is England.

J. P. TALBOT, Middle IV.

8th July, 1946.

The Victory Parade has started,

Now it's coming down the road.
Every tank and moving lorry

Bearing its own carefree load.
Overhead Spitfires are roaring,

In their majesty of flight.
With propellers sharp revolving

Till they vanish in the light.
Now the cheering crowds home-going,

Brilliant bonfires light their way.

Fireworks soaring in the distance,

Busy people throng the way.

P. WARING, Upper I.

"Brrrr", goes the alarum. I leap out of bed, and dress hastily. Mustn't forget my pullover. It's always cold on a good fishing day. Yes, there's a slight drizzle falling. It will be gum-boots, mac and sou'-wester to-day.

"Come along mother. Is my breakfast ready? And pack me plenty of sandwiches, please. Oh, yes, and a bottle of water—better still, lemon squash, if you have it."

"Where's my haversack? Bother! I haven't enough money for bait. Can I have a sub. off next week's pocket money, please? Ready now. Cheerio. I'll bring a good fish supper home to-night, so don't buy anything."

Surely I've been standing here for two hours, but its nearly my turn now. What! only three penny-worth left! Here's the pier and I see there has been some good catches this morning. Phew! is that sun breaking through. Ah, there's a bite! Up comes a piece of barbed wire and two of my precious hooks gone. Fishing is thirsty work-I'll have a drink. Alas, I have left it at home.

Only one lug worm left. I'm through for to-day, with only one poor little pouting for my cat.

Lack of experience was the usual handicap early in the term, but when players had found their best positions and had learned to play hard from start to finish, the School had one of their best XV's. Now that Rugby is the game for all over 14's during the Spring Term, team building ought not to be such a headache. Beginners are well advised to turn up to support 1st XV matches in order to get ideas on the game.

RESULTS.
Chatham House (Home).		Lost 0—42.
Canterbury "A" (Away).		Lost 0—38.
Sandwich G.S. (Home).		Won 23—3.
Sandwich G.S. (Away).		Lost 0—3.
Dover College "A" (Home).		Won 14—9.

ALEXANDER (full-back).—Very calm and safe with his hands, steady tackler and adequate kick.

CROUCH (three-quarters).—A strong runner, but must learn to feed his wing.

REAY (three-quarter).—Never spared himself and sacrificed in position for the team.

BUTLER (three-quarter).—Very sure tackler and went all out for the line when he had a chance.

EDGINGTON (scrum-half).—Learning fast and relieved pressure often by good dribbles: should stand closer to the scrum.

GILL (stand-off).—The outstanding back this year: when he learns to pass as well as he can swerve he should be a class player. Why had we not seen him before?

LANGFORD (Captain) (forward).—An example to coming forwards in tirelessness and "always on the ball", and a more than useful goal-kicker.

TOMKINS (forward).—Very useful, but could have used his height to more advantage in the line-out.

COLLARD (forward).—First-rate in the front row and beginning to show up in the loose.

May 25. AGAINST HARVEY GRAMMAR.—Harvey Grammar 97; D.C.G.S. 39 (Langford 17 not out).
June 1. AGAINST FAVERSHAM GRAMMAR.—Faversham 76 for 7; D.C.G.S. 29.
June 15. AGAINST CHATHAM HOUSE, RAMSGATE.—Chatham House 66; D.C.G.S. 31 (Durbridge 4 for 12).
June 22. AGAINST SIMON LANGTON'S.—Simon Langton's 35 for 6; D.C.G.S. 83 for 6 dec. (Gill 3 for 10; Butler 34).
June 29. AGAINST ASHFORD GRAMMAR.—Ashford Grammar 62; D.C.G.S. 38 (Gill 8 for 22; Alexander 23 not out).

July 7. AGAINST SIMON LANGTON'S.—Simon Langton's 26; D.C.G.S. 49 (Hedgecock 1 for 0; Gill 3 for 8; Durbridge 5 for 15).

LANGFORD.—A fielder of exceptional ability, must try to improve his, batting. He has been an invaluable aid as Vice-Captain.

REAY.—Has played excellently behind the wickets, but his batting has been rather erratic.

ALEXANDER.—Has proved himself as an agile fielder and has batted very well.

HEDGECOCK.—As a bowler has played well, but his batting, although good, needs improving.

RUSSELL.—Unfortunately, had to leave us because of an ailment, but played well early in the season.

DURBRIDGE.—Came as a bowler, but proved to be good fielder as well as an excellent bowler.

GILL.—Has Captained the team extremely well. His bowling has been outstanding and his batting has improved during the season.

The results of our matches to date show that the effects of a long evacuation are still evident in the realms of School cricket.

Despite this, the 2nd XI has had a moderate season. This is mainly due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Slater and Mr. Ruffell, who have done much to further the progress of the team, and to the general keenness of the players themselves.

Given reasonable good-fortune and a maintained interest in cricket there is no reason why the 2nd XI should not develop into a fairly good team.

S. E. CARR.—A valuable bowler, though rather erratic, who has done much to keep up the team's morale.

V. E. CARR.—Another capable bowler, whose fielding and batting have also been quite good.

CROUCH.—An asset to the team by reason of his good batting and fielding.

GALLAGHER.—A competent batsman and fielder whose bowling could be improved considerably.

ROOTS.—A valuable hitter whose performance as wicket-keeper is outstanding.

SHARP.—Distinguished by his fine fielding at mid-off. His batting has improved during the season.

SIMMONDS.—A good bowler and fielder who has not yet distinguished himself as a batsman.

WATKINS.—A fair batsman whose fielding needs attention.

WHELTON.—Being left-handed his batting has been of great use to the team.

BELSEY.—A good all-rounder who has shown great promise of being able to score runs when they are most necessary.

Though it has been an indifferent season as regards results, much valuable experience has been gained and a sound foundation laid for future seasons. The scoring has been low and the batting in matches disappointing, but players are beginning to realise the value of playing a straight bat. At present this is used purely for defensive strokes and more aggression is needed, especially for loose balls off the wicket, but this shows signs of coming as more confidence is gained.

The bowling and fielding have generally been very good and most encouraging. Hunt, who captained the team, has consistently bowled extremely effectively and Gerry and Peers have also bowled well on many occasions. In the field all have been keen, most catches have been accepted and the throwing in has been satisfactory.

Once more thanks are due to the Rev. L. Elliot for his invaluable help during the lunch hours.

The House has been well represented in the School 1st XI Cricket this season, this experience having proved invaluable to the House Senior XI. Although a number of games have been drawn, none so far have been lost; a good record!

Owing partly to the Examinations the House has not been too well represented in athletics by the Senior School, but the Juniors, however, have done exceptionally well. We await with confidence the result of the School Sports.

We have high hopes of gaining some distinction in the School Swimming Gala this term, despite the lack of swimmers among the Seniors, a fact mainly due to five years away from the sea.

We who are about to leave wish the House the best of luck in the clays that lie ahead.

During the Spring Term the House did well in its struggles on the rugby field, gaining the maximum number of points and becoming the first House to win the Trophy presented by the E.V.C.S. for Inter-House Rugby Football.

This term has not brought quite so much success to our cricket. Some matches have been drawn and the First XI has lost to Maxton. At the time of writing, a few matches, postponed because of weather and examinations, have still to be played. The Juniors have done extremely well and should be congratulated on winning once again the coveted East Cup after a close game with Town.

Several of our members have passed certain athletic tests, but there is still room for more names on the list, though the necessity for catching certain trains and buses after School is appreciated.

Altogether the House has had a very favourable year and, provided ~he spirit amongst its members is maintained, should have every success in the future.

The Senior First and Second Cricket XI's have maintained the high standard of play this term, but the lack of numbers has restricted the choice of teams. Allen, Belsy, D. Sharp and Downs have batted well and Delbaere, Can, Sharp and Hopkins have bowled well. Our First XI is the first and only team, so far, to have defeated Country First XI.

Enthusiasm among the Juniors is still very high, though as yet the 1st and 2nd XI's have not met with very great success. However, we have some promising bowlers of whom Francis, Reader and Wright deserve special mention, but the art of batting does not seem to have taken root yet.

I know the House will join with me in extending a very special welcome to Mr. Ruffell, who after six years' absence has returned to rejoin the House.

Already many of the House have passed the standard tests and it is hoped that many more will do so before the end of term. We hope to do and, indeed, should do better in the School sports this year than last.

During the last term or so the enthusiasm and standard of play have been good. In cricket a fair amount of success have fallen our way.

The Senior First XI, though playing well, were rather unfortunate, and lost most of the games played. The Senior Second XI have drawn most of their matches.

Most of our successes were gained by the First and Second Junior XI's. The First XI have only lost two of the games played, and the 2nd XI, one.

We managed to beat Maxton in the first round of the East Cup, and therefore had Country to play in the final round. After a close game, Town lost by four runs; the score was Country 56—Town 52.

Congratulations Moorcroft, Durbidge and Baynton on passing the required number of standard tests to become "all-round athletes".

D. F. Banger;	D. Baynton;	R. Byrne;	A. S. Conyers;
M. J. Daley;	R. E. Davey;	J. H. Delbaere;	R. Evans;
B. M. Forward;	M. D. Grover;	J. E. Halsey;	C. R. Johnson;
J. D. Mills;	R. R. Piddock;	G. G. Saunders.

A. C. ALLIN (1935-46).—Senior Prefect of the School; House 1st XI Cricket; Dramatic Society; Debating Society; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1943).

R. D. LANGFORD (1939-46).—Deputy Senior Prefect; Captain, Country House; School 1st XV Rugger (Captain), 1st XI Soccer (Captain), 1st XI Cricket (Vice-Captain); House 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket; School Athletic Team (1946); FjSgt., Air Training Corps; School Choir; School Orchestra; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944).

D. E. TOMKINS (1939-46).—School Prefect; Captain, Buckland House;
School 1st XV Rugger; House 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket; School Athletic Team (1946); Air Training Corps; School Choir; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944).

P. H. BELSEY (1939-46).—School Prefect; Captain, Maxton House; School 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket; School Athletic Team (1946); Cpl., Air Training Corps; Dramatic Society; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944).

R. C. COLLINS (19:39-46).—School Prefect; Captain, Town House; School 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer. 1st XI Cricket; House 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket; School Athletic Team (1946); Sgt., School Cadet Corps; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944).

E. W. PEACOCK (1939-46).—School Prefect; Vice-Captain, Buckland House; House 1st XI Soccer; Air Training Corps; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944).

R. F. EFEMEY (1939-46).—School Prefect; Dramatic Society; Debating Society; Deputy Editor Pharos; School Choir; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (H144); Exhibition to Balliol College, Oxford (1945). To Red Cross.

W. GILL (1939-46).—School Prefect; School 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket (Captain); House 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket, 1st XV Rugger; School Athletic Team (1946); Debating Society; Air Training Corps; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944).

F. R. PEPPER (1939-46).—School Prefect; School 1st XV Rugger; House 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket; School Athletic Team (1946); Debating Society; Air Training Corps; School Cert. (1944).

J. BROWN (1939-46).—School 1st XV Rugger, 2nd XI Soccer; House 1st XI Soccer; Air Training Corps; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944). To Royal Navy.

E. F. CLIPSHAM (1939-46).—Debating Society; School Choir; School Cert. (1944).

J. D. F. PATRICK (1939-46).—House 2nd XI Cricket (Captain); L/Cpl., Band, School Cadet Corps; Debating Society; School Cert. (1944).

J. H. GOODWIN (1939-46).—Sgt., School Cadet Corps; Dramatic Society (Stage Manager); School Cert. (1945).

D. L. G. OVERTON (1940-46).—Cpl., Band, School Cadet Corps;
Dramatic Society; School Cert. (1945).

R. G. SPEAR (1941-46).—House 2nd XI Cricket (Captain); Cpl. (Big Drummer), School Cadet Corps; Debating Society; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1945). To Goldsmith's Training College.

R. P. REAVES (1940-6).—School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1945). To Portland Plastics Company.

A. J. FAGG (1940-46).—LjCpl., Band, School Cadet Corps; School Cert. (1945). To Southern Railway Offices, Dover.

F. P. DELAHAYE (1937-46).-House 2nd XI Soccer; C.Q.M.S., School Cadet Corps; Dramatic Society; School Cert. (1945). To Architectural Dept., School of Art, Canterbury.

G. W. AYERS (1939-46).-LjCpl., Band, School Cadet Corps; School Cert. (1944).

J. H. TOLPUTT (1940-46).-House 2nd XI Soccer, 2nd XI Cricket;
Debating Society (Secretary); School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1945). To District Education Offices.

R. F. GATE (1940-46).-L/Cpl., Band, School Cadet Corps.

N. ROOTS (1940-46).—House 2nd XI Cricket. To Southern Railway.

S. E. CARR (1940-46).—School 2nd XI Soccer, 2nd XI Cricket; House 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Cricket, 2nd XI Soccer; L/Cpl., Band, School Cadet Corps.

V. E. CARR (1941-46).—School 2nd XI Soccer, 2nd XI Cricket; House 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket.

R. G. CASTLE (1941-46).—School 2nd XI Cricket; House 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket; Band, School Cadet Corps.

D. F. CLAYTON (1941-46).—School 1st XV Rugger, 2nd XI Cricket.
House 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket.

P. A. McPHERSON (1941-46).—House 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket.

P. D. POST (1941-46).—House 2nd XI Cricket.

F. NORLEY (1940-46).

P. J. SWEENEY (1945-46).

D. F. HEAVER (1945-46).

K. V. PORTER (1945-46).

A. J. SHRIMPTON (1945-46).

R. WEBSTER (1946).

CONTENTS.
Editorial		To England
Appreciation of Miss Rookwood		The Victory Parade
Letter from O.M. Rookwood		A Fishing Story
School Societies:- Cadet Notes		Rugby Notes
Dramatic Society Notes		Cricket Notes
Choir Notes		House Notes:- Buckland House
A.T.C. Notes		Country House
Speech day		Maxton House
3,000 Feet Below		Town House
Hospital Fund Report		Salvette
Town Planning in Dover		Valette
Form Notes