No. 103. FEBRUARY, 1947. VOL. XXXVII.

FIAT LUX.

NOTICES.

The next number of The Pharos will appear about 15th July. Contributions must be submitted to the Editor not later than 1st June.

We acknowledge with thanks Ruym, The Ashfordian, The Langtonian, The Harveian, The Bordenian, The Anchor, Faversham Grammar School Magazine, The Beccehamian, and The Magazine of the County Grammar School for Girls, Dover.

Copies of the current issue of The Pharos, or of back numbers which are in stock, may be obtained from the Editor, price 1/-.

Summer Term, 1947. The Summer Term will begin on Tuesday, 29th April, and end on Wednesday, 30th July.

EDITORIAL.

"Back to Normal"—how often have we heard that phrase in the last year or so! For us, it is beginning to have a real meaning; all the staff who were due to return are now with us; the staff-room is once more on a single-party basis; the boys are beginning to sigh for the good old days—and not without reason!

For old boys of the school our "normalcy" is not theirs. Seven years of war—four and a half of which were spent away from our own buildings—have given rise to new traditions, new minor games, new likes and dislikes, a different attitude towards school-life. The D.C.G.S. boy has now to prove to the old D.C.S. boy that the traditions now being established are as admirable as the old ones.

Not all the new traditions are admirable. I wonder how many of those whose caps are now too small(!) noticed the gesture of a well-known old boy who, on what he considered to be the most momentous day of his life, proudly donned his 1st XI. Cricket Cap.

As to the term’s doings, the contents of this issue will, I hope, give a full account of that. One incident has not been recorded so far. During the term we were proud to receive from Captain E. Crush, M.C., the bat he used in his first match for Kent. The whole of the Kent and the All India teams have signed their names on it; hence-forward it will hang in a place of honour amongst that gallery of portraits of old-time heroes of School Football and Cricket.

I have a few thank-yous to say. First to Efemey who undertook the whole of the last issue during the Editor’s illness. Next to VI. Arts, who have undertaken to lighten the Editor’s task as much as possible and who have mercilessly kept him to his job. And lastly to the many contributors who—without overmuch prodding from Masters—have written some very interesting copy. Don’t despair if yours is not in this issue—try again next time and let all our Old Pharosians see that the school can still turn out a magazine of which they may be proud.

SCHOOL SOCIETIES.
GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY

This new society was formed, with the Headmaster as President, at the beginning of this term. A representative from each form was present at the first meeting and from these the committee was elected, by whom future meetings for the rest of the term were organised.

So far we have participated in the following activities:—

12th November—Rev. L. W. Langley, B.Sc. (Econ.), gave a talk on “Why this Geography,” in which he described the influence of Geography outside the schoolroom.

26th November—A party visited the "Britain Can Make It" Exhibition and at the same time had some geographical information on London imparted to them by one of the two chairmen.

27th November—Mr. E. S. Smith, B.A., gave a talk on his personal experiences whilst surveying for the R.A.F. in S.W. Arabia. His talk was profusely illustrated by some excellent photos in the epidiascope.

11th December—Mr. Davidson of Canterbury Technical Institute cave a talk entitled “Ross and Cromarty, and Lewis,” and Miss Scott talked about the island of Barra.

During the Spring term a series of fortnightly meetings will be held to which boys from all parts of the school are welcome.

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THE CHOIR

The Annual Speech Day, as well as an end of term pantomime (Click) (in which the trebles took up the task, of being chorus-girls most valiantly), kept us particularly busy. For the Speech Day we sang "Joy and Sorrow" by Sullivan and “Linden Lea” by Vaughan Williams, while for the pantomime choruses "Light as Air" from Gounod’s “Faust” and “Hail, Bright Abode” from Wagner’s “Tannhauser.”

J. WOODHOUSE, VI. Arts.

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THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA.

The School Orchestra has been re-formed under the able direction of Mr. Willis. Greatly refreshed, after the Summer term break, its members have eagerly tackled many new pieces.

We are indebted to the girls from the Girls’ Grammar School, and other helpers, who have generously given up some of their time to swell the ranks of our orchestra.

Practices are held, as previously, on Thursday afternoons after school.

L. R. STEGGLIZS.

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DEBATING SOCIETY NOTES.

At the beginning of the term, officers were elected as follows:—Hon. Secretary, Mr. Hancock; Committee, Mr. Eade, Mr. Belsey and Mr. Whelton.

Two meetings have been held this term, but attendance has not heft encouraging.

The first took the form of a debate, held on the 26th September, 1946. The motion, “That this House is of the opinion that a third World War is inevitable within the next ten years,” was proposed by Mr. Whelton and opposed by Mr. Kendall, and was defeated by 7 votes to 0.

The second meeting, a Brains Trust, which consisted of two members from each Sixth Form, was held on October 10th, 1946. Questions were submitted by Sixth Formers, and aroused some discussion.

Mr. Mittins presided at both meetings.

It is hoped that next term meetings will be more frequent, and will be better attended.

J.W.H., Hon. Sec.

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1st CADET COY. C.P. (F) RE.

The Annual Inspection was held at the end of the Summer Term, and in spite of interruptions during training a successful Inspection Report was gained from the Inspecting Officer (C.R.E., Dover Garrison).

The unit moved to camp on August 5th, at the County Cadet Camp, Dibgate. Bad weather, including two gales, interfered with training, and only the disadvantages of a large combined camp seem to be remembered, apart from the excellent practice “enjoyed,” of putting up tents and marquees as fast as they were blown down.

This term C.S.M.I. Hayward has been assisting the unit as instructor, and some very good P.T. and Drill has been seen. Until other school activities interfered, shooting parades were held at the Drill Hall. After a long rest the Band recommenced practices later in the term, but much hard work remains to be done to make up for Bandsmen who left school in the summer. Mr. Murphy has been assisting the Corps with training, and more has been promised.

B. C. RAMPE.

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AIR TRAINING CORPS

About half of last term’s cadets have now joined the Forces, most in the R.A.F. as Radar Operators, so that the School Flight is considerably below strength. Boys who are thinking of joining the R.A.F. later, should note that if they have been members of the A.T.C. they are guaranteed entry into some branch of the R.A.F.

Parades are held on Tuesdays and Fridays immediately after school; there are visits to air stations and flights in powered aeroplanes; and there is also gliding training every week-end for cadets who have reached a certain stage of proficiency.

Any boy wishing to enrol should report at the Geography room at 4 p.m. on either of the parade days.

Since the last report, we are very pleased to congratulate Cadet D. Tomkins on being awarded his A Certificate for gliding.

ANNUAL CAMP

Summer camp this year was held at the R.A.F. Station, Marham, Norfolk. Eleven members of the School flight attended and had a very enjoyable time. Cadets were billeted in tents, and although it rained at the beginning of the week, they all managed to keep dry. The station was a Central Bomber Establishment and the cadets were thrilled to learn that there were Lincolns and Lancasters on the ‘drome. All cadets had about four hours flying each in Lincolns, Ansons, Lancasters, Proctors and Austers, and one fortunate individual managed a Mosquito. When there was no flying, cadets were "flown" in Link trainers, received instruction on radar, or watched ‘planes being serviced in the hangars. All were sorry to pack up their belongings and return home at the end of the week.

L.R.S.

THE FACE

"He was a pretty picture! I’ll tell you this much," said Mrs Higgs to her neighbours, "if he isn’t one of those Russians, I’ll eat my hat, so there!"

“Go on, you make me laugh,” said Mrs. Aspin.

“Well, I don’t trust these Russians—atom bomb the lot of us they will.”

“Well, what about him?” said Mrs. Rakes.

“Yes, what did he do?” said Mrs Aspin.

“I’m coming to that. Now listen: I was walking down Barton Road last night when I saw someone coming out of the shadows. He rushed along and bumped into me, and he swore-”

“Well, that’s nothing, my old man—!” began Mrs. Aspin.

It wasn’t that, but his face, oh, his face! It gave me the ‘willies,’ it did.”

What was wrong with it?” asked Mrs. Aspin and Mrs. Rake.

“It was green!” said Mrs. Higgs.

“Huh! That was them street lamps; make you look all greeny-blue, they do!”

“I know that, but his eyes were red—!”

“You were seeing things,” said Mrs. Aspin.

“Long and narrow,” continued Mrs. Higgs, ignoring Mrs. Aspin’s remark.

“Perhaps he was a Chinaman,” suggested Mrs. Rakes.

“No, I’d know a Chinaman anywhere.”

“How,” asked Mrs. Aspin.

“By his talk, of course! Here, what about going along Barton Road tonight?” asked Mrs. Higgs.

So the three friends arranged to meet in Barton Road that night.

When they met under the so-called Daylight lamps, such remarks were heard as:—

“Oh! you’re all blue round your face.”

“Your lips! purple they are.”

“I never knew you had a green coat.”

“No, it’s my dark yellow one.”

“Your stockings look grey.’

“Shh! Here he comes!” interrupted Mrs. Higgs. “Don’t look at him! oh, don’t, it’s awful!”

The frightened friends were suddenly greeted by a voice.

“Hullo Annie, never expected to find you here”!

“Why, it’s my brother-in-law!” said Mrs. Rakes. “Really, Mrs. Riggs, you surprise me!

And she and Mrs. Aspin turned to gaze on Mrs. Riggs, but Mrs. Higgs had gone.

G. L. PAXTON, Lower IV.

A VISIT TO THE CASTLE

On Wednesday, 6th November, our form, Upper III paid a visit to Dover Castle where we spent a very enjoyable afternoon under the watchful eye of Mr Slater. Leaving the School at 2 p.m., we arrived at the castle a 2.40 p.m. Some of us cycled and arrived about 20 mins. beforehand. Others arrived in a very straggling crowd!

The first place we visited was the Keep where, as is usual, a piece of burning rag was dropped down the well. After examining the suits of armour, arms, etc., in the dining hall, we went into the adjoining chapels and churches. Then we climbed the winding stairs to the roof.
Here we thought was a chance to rid ourselves of one of the choice members of our form! Several of the boys seemed more interested in watching the Duke of York’s playing football than any thing else.

Then we left the Keep and entered the underground works. Again we hoped to rid ourselves of the aforementioned member of the form! There was only one other man going down with our crowd. The works, we were told, were built at the end of the twelfth century and beginning of the thirteenth. There are several tunnels branching off from the main one but they are all blocked up, partly due to their being unsafe and partly due to the war. There are many ingenious methods of protecting the various doors and passages, by trapdoors and hot lead and by archers concealed at unexpected places. The trapdoors were balanced on pivots with rows of spikes underneath. Once on these there was no way out; only a very unpleasant death. By the way, Dover castle is one of the few castles in England that can boast of never being captured by the enemy.

At the very bottom of the main passage are the dungeons and guard room. These are very tiny with heavy, iron-studded doors. The so-called recreation space is tinier still, measuring about one yard by three yards. Once in, and the door closed behind him, a prisoner was doomed.

We were in the works for roughly half-an-hour and we came out at 3.45 p.m.

P.J.C.

HOUSE NOTES.
Buckland House.

 Since the last House notes were written we have fared much better in the inter-House competitions. The School sports afforded the House the chance to atone for the defeats that had been sobered earlier in the year in the soccer and rugger fields. This chance was taken and, despite the fact that only two seniors from the House entered for more than one event, the result aimed at was achieved.

The results of the Swimming events were also very pleasing, it was however, noticeable that all of the Buckland competitors were Middle School boys.

This season ten members of the House 1st XI. (soccer) have played for the School 1st and 2nd XI.’s, and the results have, therefore, been more encouraging than the corresponding results for last year. The Junior soccer was poor at the beginning of the season, but due to the good spirit and the perseverance of the teams, the results have steadily improved. It is hoped that this improvement will continue as the East cup matches are to be played next term. The Form I. team does, I think, deserve special mention. Buckland has only fifeen members in Form I., yet, despite this restricted choice, they have produced a soccer team which has not yet lost a match. Well done!

The final remarks in this term’s notes concern the Senior School, and also those who do not play games, swim or enter for any other kind of sport. Apparently last year the House could produce only two Senior members who were even willing to run in the Sports, and could not even produce one senior who was willing to swim! This must change if the House is to attain the desired standard. Those who are not attracted by games can at least support the House by cheering the teams from the touch line.

A. EADE.

Country House

During this term Country has been very successful in the Inter-House Football competition. The first and second teams have won all their matches and the junior eleven have only lost one so far. Although Langford, Gill, Reay and Pepper have now left to join the pet vices we are glad that they were able to help us keep the 1st XI’s unbeaten record in soccer since returning from Wales.

On Speech Day Country House received the House Challenge Shield and the Ebbw Vale Rugby Cup. We all hope to repeat this accomplishment this year.

P.C.D.A.

Maxton House

The Senior 1st and 2nd XI's have maintained their standard of play this season, the 1st XI doing particularly well, Country House 1st XI being the only team to defeat them.

Interest among the Juniors has remained as keen as ever. The 2nd and 3rd Form teams however have so met met with very little success. Form I team has been more fortunate despite its lack of training and practice.

A few members of the House have turned out regularly every Thursday afternoon for a Cross Country Run, and it is hoped that many more Maxton hoys will take an interest in this activity. Come you Red Shirts, turn out on Thursday to get some practice, and win the Cross-Country Competition Cup.

The House wishes to extend a welcome to all boys who have joined its ranks this term, and looks to them to share in upholding and improving its reputation in the field of sport.

With the advent of the school Rugby season members are called upon to GO TO IT and win the Rugby Cup for the Reds.

B. C. RAMPE.

Town House.

On the placing fields the House has felt its shortage of senior members very keenly, and the 1st and 2nd XI’s have fired badly in all their matches. The juniors, however, have been very successful, and only one of the teams chosen from Forms I., II. and III, has yet been beaten.

Members of the House play a prominent part in all the School societies, and several are regular members of the School football XI’s.

We would like to extend a welcome to all who have joined us this term, and to congratulate Davidson on being selected for the Dover Under 14 School XI. for the English Cup.

JOHN R. MOORCROFT.

NORFOLK HOLIDAY

Arrived at last! After a very eventful journey by rail which crying babies and cramped-up legs had played an important part. We arrived at Wroxham, Norfolk, after receiving rather a hasty letter from a friend to say that he had hired a yacht for a fortnight on the Norfolk Broads and there was a spare berth. Would I like to come? I should just think I would! and I replied to that effect. Result: my friend and I, standing on the side of a small quay, gazing, rather disconsolately, from a large pile of baggage at a typical 24 foot cabin Broads Yacht. Room had to be found, somehow, to stow away this mountainous (or so it seemed at the time) pile of suitcases and boxes. We managed in the end and sat down to wait for the others who were coming by car. They arrived at three o’clock and we got under way almost directly.

As this part of the river is heavily lined with trees not a breath of air reached us to enable sailing possible—so we had to quant. Now there is a definite art in quanting and until you acquire that art, like many other things, it is not as easy as it looks, which we found out to our extreme discomfort. It consisted of walking along the deck as far as the bows of the boat carrying a pole, or "quant" as it is called, about sixteen feet long. From there the quant is pushed down into the water until the lower end reaches the bottom of the river. It is then pushed on the upper end by the quanter, who walks along the deck towards the stern at the same time. This is all very well until the end of the deck is reached. The correct procedure here is to pull the quant out of the mud and repeat the performance, but, unfortunately, the quant sometimes has other ideas on the matter and the deck of the boat is found to be slipping away from you whilst you are still grimly hanging on to the quant—the inevitable consequence being a very cool but unintentional dip. After this had happened to one of us and we had lost the quant a couple of times we became quite expert.

At half past eight we moored up for the night. After a supper of tinned soup, steak and kidney pie and some chocolate, we talked well into the night of hopes and plans for the future. Before we “turned in” (I slept on the floor as there were not enough bunks) we had a little tussle with the primus stove which suddenly took into its head to have a bonfire all on its own, and had to be thrown overboard.

We fell asleep to the lap, lapping of wavelets against the side of the boat to dream of sailing up rivers, through “cuts” and “broads” to moor whenever and wherever we willed alongside some peaceful bank or bustling quay and go and explore “fresh fields and pastures new” to our hearts’ content. The best of it was, our dreams came true!

M.J.I., Lower V.

LEDDLE NIT ROODING HERD
A FAIRY TALE FOR FIRM FORSTERS

There was once a little girl called Rid Rooding Had, and every say in the dummer she woosed to yalk through the wood to grand her reemother. Now one day in the parkest dart of the wood, she met a wig, dab, bulf. He was fanning all over his grice, and said, “What a bamsy clusket you have there, percar me to mitty it.”

But Rig Redding Hoo wasn’t having any, and pant by another weth. She sage reached the cottoon and burned to her grandheader’ motherside.

“Oh, what a higly meat grouth youv’e got,” she said.

“All the beyver to detour you with.” replied the wocked wilf, and jedded out of the bump. Huddle Rood Hitting Led, however, was a girden moll and knew just what to do. She took a beacle of trask from her jarret and himstered plas!

So the hary had a sopp tending alter laf!

—Higher School, certified.

SPEECH DAY, 1946

The Annual prize giving and speech day were held at the Town Hall on the evening of November 2nd. The Chairman of the Governors (the Rev. A. Stanley Cooper) presided, the Speech Day address was given by Air Vice-Marshal Sir Basil Embry, and Lady Embry distributed the prizes and certificates.

Organ selections were played by Mr. Willis, and at 7.15 p.m. the evening’s procedings began with everybody singing “Land of our Birth.” The Chairman said that the year had been one of consolidation and then called upon the Headmaster to give his report. In it, Mr. Booth welcomed Sir Basil Embry and mentioned that not a few boys from the school had served in the R.A.F. Reference was made to the strength of the School and to staff changes. Special reference was made to Miss Rookwood and Mr. Ockenenden. The year was notable for the achievement of R. F. Efemy in gaining an Open Exhibition in Modern Subjects at Balliol College. Oxford, last December. It was also the first year of full soccer, rugger and cricket fixtures since 1938-39. The Headmaster reviewed other outside school activities, athletics, pre-Service Units and School Societies. The report closed with an appreciation of the staff of all departments. The school Choir then sang “Linden Lea” (Vaughan Williams), after which Lady Embry distributed the prizes and certificates.

In the Speech day address, preceded by the Choir’s rendering of "Joy and Sorrow" (Sullivan), Sir Basil Embry stressed the importance of education. Education gave something to a boy which could not be taken away or replaced. One of the most important functions of schools was the development of a boy’s character and moral standards. He recommended that when boys go out into the world, they should take two words with them. “To Serve.”

The Mayor of Dover proposed a vote of thanks to Sir Basil and Lady Embry: this was seconded by the Mayor of Deal. The Head Prefect (B. C. Rampe) proposed thanks to the Chairman and Governors; J. R. Morecroft (Deputy Senior Prefect) seconded. The proceedings closed with everybody joining in singing “Forty Years on” and “God Save the King.”

L. R. STEGGLES, VI Arts.

THE “BRITAlN CAN MAKE IT” EXHIBITION.

Under the guidance of Mr. Hyde and Mr. Ruffell, a school party of sixty went to the Exhibition on November, 4th. We assembled at the Priory Station at 8.30 and, after a pleasant train journey, arrived at London Bridge Station. From there we walked to St. Paul’s, pausing on London Bridge while Mr. Ruffell pointed out some City landmarks. At the Cathedral we climbed about sixty thousand steps to the whispering gallery, were duly whispered at, and climbed a further thirty thousand or so to the terrace which runs round outside the dome. Once there, however, we felt fully compensated for our hard work, for the view is magnificent.

The Underground soon took us to South Kensington, where we dispersed to find lunch, returning at 1.45 to enter the Exhibition building.

To describe the whole show would fill the magazine, so all I can do is to give some opinions on the more striking exhibits. The first thing that really made us stop and look was a set of English woods, planed flat to show the grain. We passed through green plastic-curtained passages to further raw material exhibits glass, plastics and metals. The china and glassware exhibits were excellent varied in style and lit by fluorescent lighting. The fluorescent lighting, by the way, was a feature of the whole exhibition, giving soft daylight illumination without glare.

The furnishing section was on the whole mediocre, if not actually ugly, the only things which won everybody’s approval being the built-in book cases and radios.

I am told that the men’s clothing was quite ordinary, though all I can remember seeing as I shot through was a complete hunting outfit—red coat, top hat and all! Hardly a symbol of Britain’s future greatness.

The three prefects, of course, soon found the toy department, and were only torn away from the model trains, searchlights, aeroplanes, cars-you-can-get-in and tin cavalry by the superior attractions of the sports display.

This was well laid out, but rather disappointing except for a beautiful little racing dinghy, with silk-like sails and a bull polished like a grand piano.

Some of the most interesting things were found in the section dealing with future designs—the plastic air-conditioned bed was particularly intriguing! A large cluster of boys also gathered round the plastic bicycle, which came in for criticism because the handlebars were placed too low. Nevertheless we all felt it would be a fine thing for coming up Tower Hamlets hill! We looked through the rest of the designs and then, suddenly, we were outside, and could at last say “I’ve seen it.”

There was a little time left, so we had a quick look at the Science Museum, which is well worth seeing, and gathered under the master-in-charge for the journey home We managed to get lost on the way to the station, but arrived at Dover by 8.30 as planned.

The Exhibition as a whole? Well, I am glad that I went to see it, and it certainly laid emphasis on industrial design, a thing in which Britain has been very backward. Finally the presentation and colouring were all extremely effective and greatly enhanced the effectiveness of the displays.

VI. SCIENCE.

TO-DAY.

THE SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS MEETING.

The School Annual Sports Meeting is an event always awaited with keen interest and great expectations, but last year it became an even more outstanding event for we had at last been able to return to a full pre-war programme. For weeks, even months, boys had been preparing for this memorable occasion.

Once again the school top field was transformed into an arena in which boys struggled against each other in breathless attempts to gain points for their Houses, watched by an enthusiastic gathering of parent, friends, and visitors, and this in the face of a vicious south-west wind which prevented any records being broken. Yet despite this strong wind all the competitors gave a most creditable performance

Here I think special mention should be made of Mr. Slater and Mr. Ruffell who spent a great deal of time in training the boys and organising the meeting.

At the conclusion of the meeting the trophies were presented by the Mayoress, Mrs. A. T. Goodfellow, accompanied by His Worship the Mayor, who, in a speech after the presentation, paid tribute to the way in which the boys had stuck to their task.

Results were as follows:—

POSITION OF THE HOUSES.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS.

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STEEPLEJACKS

Steeplejacks are employed only by wealthy firms. It is a well paid employment, not because it is skilled—it is true that there is a certain amount of skill in it—but because not many people apply for it as they become giddy at great heights.

The job of a steeplejack is to climb tall chimneys, statues, or water towers. Their name comes from their olden-day job, cleaning church steeples, but have you ever thought of his modern uses or why he is needed? The answer is simple. He is needed to examine the lightning conductor, see if the building is in need of repair, for, small and unimportant as they seem, they are important to the owner, the builder, and even the State.

I read the other day of a man (one of England’s famous steeplejacks) climbing Nelson’s Column, to see if “he” needed repairing, after the heavy blitz of London. When he came down he said, "He hasn’t got a scratch and even “Old Hitler” never gave him a black-eye despite the fact that he had one already.”

I once read of a man who had a superstitious idea that if he did not take his son on his “excursions” he would come to some harm. One day his son broke his leg and so he was unable to accompany his father. As he was interested in his father’s work he stood at the bottom of the building to watch. When his father was half way up, he turned to wave to his son, but in doing so, missed his footing. He fell fifty-three feet to his death.

B. C. KEMP, Lower IV.

A STORY.

He was a strange looking fellow. He had a flaming red beard and moustache, a big scar on one of his dark-brown cheeks, fierce-looking eyes and dark Hack eyebrows that sloped sharply to the bridge of his nose. A gaudy turban was wound firmly round his head. His one large, yellow tooth protruded over his lower lip.

When my pal Keith and I saw him he was leaning against a wall in a back street in the West End of London. Keith and I were in need of something exciting, so we kept in the shadows of a large building, and waited. We had not long to wait before he was joined by a man in a black mask and cloak. Our excitement was intense as we saw them both move off quickly. Keith and I were not long in making up our minds to follow them as we felt there was something very strange going on. They walked faster and faster and it was as much as we could do to keep up with them. As we didn’t want them to realise they were being followed, we walked softly in the shadows. Keith was quite sure that they were going to commit some terrible crime or a burglary, whilst I was quite convinced that they were smugglers. Many more thoughts such as these flashed through our minds as we whispered excitedly and quietly. Our plans soon took shape as we went along, and it was decided that when they reached their destination Keith should run to the nearest telephone and ‘phone the police, while I kept watch. By now a large building had been reached and the men had disappeared. The time seemed endless until Keith came back with a policeman. We told our tale of two suspicious-looking men, and the policeman roared with laughter, and took us into the building, where we were astonished to find many people in strange costumes—we had followed two dancers to a Police Fancy Dress Ball.

M. J. L. PURSEY, Middle III.

FORM NOTES.
VI Arts

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VI, Science (Upper)

Heard after a soccer match:

“How are the mighty fallen.”

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Lower VI. Science

Apart from the usual additions to VI. Science from Upper V. there have been two from Middle V. and two total strangers, making this year’s Lower VI. Science larger than usual, and therefore great things are expected from it.

Early in the term we showed great promise, when a magnificent explosion was produced in the Chemistry lab, by that well known Professor of Science, Sir Cohn Challis. The Physics lab. has not gone unheeded, and one technically minded student actually put 5 amps. through a milliammeter, which, although it did its best, was unable to withstand the strain without ill-effect.

New experiments have been devised, the finding of the specific heat of cooling of a liquid for instance, but unfortunately the results did not come up to expectations.

We all knew that Hancock was an enthusiastic and expert biologist, but it came as a great shock to us all to hear that he had actually been going to the great expense of visiting Maidstone Zoo, in order to examine the species of birds contained therein. Other rumours have been abroad also. It has been said that time only Reverend Gentleman the form has ever contained is straying from the straight and narrow way.

At the beginning of the term we had an interesting discussion on poltergeists, but being scientifically minded we could not accept the phenomenon. Of late, however, strange happenings have been reported from the region of the chemistry laboratories. A certain stool persists in mysteriously managing to transport itself from one lab. to another. No one has ever moved it; no one has even seen it moving, but nevertheless, time fact that it does move remains.

Owing to the lack of good footballers in Upper VI. Sc. this year’s 1st XI. is run mainly by VI. Commerce. We, however, have the honour of forming the back-bone (?) of the School 2nd. XI, the best for years. So far we have played nine games, won eight and drawn one. These results are due probably to the support of the few regulars who turn up to watch the matches, as well as the players themselves. (We have a good excuse for the draw, but it is best not quoted here).

In preparation for any sporting event in the offing five or six would be Woodersons have been seen gallantly setting out on their Cross-country runs every Thursday, regardless of weather or light.

Although there are several members of the School Cadet Corps band in the form, a foreign bandsman has of late been haunting our P.S.’s. The less said about this the better.

After all this, room must be getting rather short, so here the report must terminate.

D. F. CROUCH
D. C. BELSEY

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VI. Economics

At the beginning of the term our form was moved to the “holy sanctuary” above “Ye Create Black Barrone,” where we enjoy the more rarified atmosphere within the academic neighbourhood of VI. Arts.

Five of our Small number have won fame for the School in the Ist XI. soccer.

Certain members of our commercial circle have excelled themselves as furniture removers much to the annoyance of “Ye Create Blacke Barrone.”

Some of us hope to tread the primrose path towards academic distinction, but two of our form members, Whelton and Patrick, have already fallen to the claims of big business, while others hope to become Government tea makers, bank managers and even to contribute to the strength of the Royal Navy.

P.D.P.

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Lower V.

We have as our form master Mr. K. Ruffell.

As you can see we are in the Fifth Form and that most dreaded exam is catching up with us. We are often told “you have an exam ahead of you, but the time when certain individuals will take it waits to be seen, by first formers.

We had a few old-timers join us in September, some of whom are noted by certain "overlords” as natterers.

Our monitors are very efficient and thanks to Drury we are at the top of the Hospital subscription list.

Two of our number played in School elevens, but if a general survey had been taken at half-term I am sure there would have been more.

At half-term a certain member of the form had a great shock, but the rest of the form had an even greater one, a glance at the half-term position list will prove this.

Just a reminder to readers that we would rather be known as Fifth Engineering, but there are “higher authorities” who cannot be persuaded.

E. STOCK.

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Middle V.

Another form has moved up to Middle V. to “relieve" some of the “old faithfuls" who have been there for two or three years, but our form master, Mr. Kendall, has proved quite capable of handling such a mixed bunch. The novices have started work to prepare for the “arduous task” ahead of them in February and to a greater extent in July. These new faces have brought with them quite a lot of talent, especially on the sports side. The last season was one of football and the form has, naturally, taken up this popular game, turning out quite an efficient team. Our chief enjoyments were Lower V. with whom we had numerous games. The best game we played was when we were reinforced by our 1st and 2nd XI. players of whom we boast seven.

T. A. SUTTON.

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Upper V.

On September 11th, the late Upper IV reassembled under the distinguished title of "Upper V." We were sorry to find no "Franker," who was one of the "gallant thirteen," in our ranks. New arrivals were in the persons of a sportsman from last year’s Midde V and the "brains" of Middle IV. The return of Mr. Baxter and his red ink was of course cheered.

It seems inevitable that we shall soon succumb to time dreaded thought of what next June will bring. The decrease in absenteeism seems to be the first sign of impending hard work.

The term "Grandma" has ceased to be referred to Jackson, except when he forgets his teeth.

Many of the form have been attracted by various school associations, especially by the new Geographical Society. A good number have offered their talents for the Christmas pantomime. (Click).

Several inter-form soccer matches have been played this term when the weather permits. With the appearance of Mr. Butcher, enthusiasm for P. T. has run high.

D. GIRAUD WEAVER.

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Lower IV.

We returned to school to find we were no longer members of the Third Form. We were now considered intelligent enough for the Fourth Form, and have a form room situated on the upper corridor.

As Miss Newman, our form mistress for Lower III., left at the end of last term, we are now pleased, indeed proud, to have Mr. Coveney for our new form master.

We said "Good-bye" to three of our form mates last term, but we are glad to welcome five more.

I think that is all about us, except that Tate, our home-work monitor, still keeps up the good, or bad, work, and so I will cease the flow of news, hoping to tell you more about us in the next edition. I must get on with my home-work.

B. C. KEMP.

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Middle IV.

The form has made some good progress in the past term. We have done well on the soccer field, but not quite as well in the form room. We have played two form games this term, won the first and drew the other owing to bad weather causing the match to be abandoned. We welcome our new form master Mr. Jacques who joined us at beginning of term. We have five members of the School
Junior XI. in our form. We have had three new boys in the form this term making our number 29. Several boys are in the Arts and Crafts Society, where art, woodwork, and metalwork are taught.

Blackah has made a good form captain, and Burke has made a good homework monitor, too good in the eyes of some of the Middle fourites. There is not much to tell about our form so we leave the rest for you to find out.

M.J.H.

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Upper IV.

We were very sorry to lose Miss Rookwood at the beginning of this term, hut we welcome our new form master, Mr. Mariott.

When the term began we were constantly reminded that we should be taking School Certificate next year, and that we were behind standard. Through the term our work has gradually improved though we are not yet up to pre-war standard.

The form’s football team have played well this term, losing only one game against Lower V., the score being 4—3. Hedgecock has made an excellent captain, Berry and Chapman have also played well. Peers was selected to captain Dover Schools Soccer Team after playing very well in the School Junior XI.

On December 3rd Mr. Marriott organised a visit to the “Britain Can Make It” Exhibition. We travelled to London by bus with some members of Middle IV. and Lower IV. After seeing the exhibition we visited other museums and sampled “choc-ices.”

The School’s Societies such as the Geographical Society and the Arts and Crafts Society are well supported by Upper IV. Certain members of the form, among them our 6ft. 3in. baby, belong to the Dramatic Society and spend much of their spare time rehearsing.

B.A.

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Lower III.

During the past term the Form’s football has not been very good but we are hoping to see some improvements with extra coaching.

Two of our form have been chosen to play for the junior eleven.

Other members of the form have indulged in Arts and crafts, the Geography Society, and the School Orchestra.

A party of boys, some of whom were from our form, paid a visit to the “Britain Can Make It Exhibition,” on December 3rd.

Rumour has it that we are no longer the worst behaved form: truly 1946 has been a wonderful year.

J. WRIGHT.

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Middle III.

Mr. Slater, our form master, has a busy time, for he has to contend with 28 unruly boys, but there are times when they are serious enough to join such activities as the School Choir, the Geographical Society, Arts and Crafts, and the School Cadet Corps. We are also honoured to have a member of the Dover Football Team in the form—Price. In football, we have quite a good 1st and 2nd XI., but have still been unable to beat Upper III. teams, though Killip, our sports captain, intends us to beat them before the end of the football season.

M. PURSEY. M.III.

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Upper III.

Nothing much has happened this term, except that a certain boy in the form received one thousand seven hundred lines in a single dinner hour and appears to be the present holder of the imposition record. The number he actually did is nobody’s business.

The Form first eleven has not been defeated so far, and the second eleven have twice reached very high scores when defeating opponents.

One of the Form’s hangers-on is a belated kestrel which demonstrates “How to catch mice" just outside our window. It performs regularly, usually in maths. and chemistry lessons.

A. ROGER HORSEIELD.

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Lower II.

The majority of us have come up from Lower I. We are slowly improving in all things, especially homework—or rather football. Unfortunately we have not played many games owing to rain. At the beginning of the term we played Form Matches, but recently we have been playing House Matches. Many boys in our form have played for the under fourteens.

We were all sorry to hear that Mr. Ockenden had left us, but we welcome Mr. Butcher as our Form Master. Not many of us have taken to School Societies, but I expect that will come later. We have a new boy in our form named Gibbs. During the first week of term he gained his nickname “Toothpaste.” We shall have more to say in the next edition of the Pharos.

J. BROWN Lower II.

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Middle II.

This form consists of twenty-nine boys (usually). We have done quite well this season at football as we have only lost one match so far. Our chaps may have talent on the field but they are not so good in class.

Goldfinch has had a bit of bad luck and is in Deal Hospital with appendicitis.

Mr. Hyde, as our Form Master, has not got another weapon yet.

We have six choir members, and one in the Junior XI.

Two new boys are just getting settled.

JOHN MCMANUS.

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Upper II.

We welcome Halsey, Pressley and Jackson to our midst. The former has gained distinction by taking three forms in his stride in one year, and holds the Junior Reading Prize for 1946.

We have now starting boxing on a small scale, and we all feel that our finest achievement will be when we have trained “Tub Taylor as heavyweight champion.

We feel that we are showing considerable improvement in football and in particular our 2nd XI can boast that it has never been beaten to date. We have our fingers crossed for the future.

We wish that we could claim a similar improvement in our French. So far we all prefer Latin.

Newby, as homework monitor, has proved admirably forgetful. We hope to elect him again next year.

Forward has left us to go to Germany and we wish him success and happiness at his new school.

We mourn the loss of our bloodthirsty Wills, but hope that we will one day have the pleasure of beating him in a match with Sir Roger Manwood’s School.

N.R.S.

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Lower I

We were all very excited at coming to our new school.

Now we are settled in, and hope to stay. Homework is a nuisance to the boys. The boys like football best of all the subjects. Fitzpatrick is our football captain, and he is very good. Abbott is our form monitor; he tries to keep the form in order, but it is useless.

J. MASLEN.

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Middle I

All our boys were new boys this term so we were all interested in our new school. Here we get lots of lessons that we never had at our other school and we are very pleased with them. Our favourite lesson is football. So far this term for our Hospital Fund we have collected 15/6½d. For the first half term no one in our form has had any order-marks. For the last three weeks except for one boy we have had full attendance. We all enjoy all the lessons we get but we are more interested in the holidays.

A. M. BAILEY.

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Upper I

Apart from settling down, nothing much of real interest has happened. We all felt rather bewildered with the size of the building, and most of us were lost at least once. However, we all soon learnt our way about and settled down quite comfortably. We have not gained much distinction at football, but then we have not had many matches. One of our boys (Elliott) has left and is to go to Haberdashers at Cricklewood. Our homework monitor still satisfies the masters by remembering often enough and us by forgetting enough, though we wish he would forget a little more frequently.

D. N. JERVIS.

THE HARVEST CAMP, 1946

The thought of a harvest camp is always attractive to boys at school. Any camp is more refreshing, and certainly more romantic than that so familiar confusion of ancient kings, Latin verbs, and geometrical theorems. A harvest camp, however, is a novelty, even to experienced campers. Thus at the end of the summer term, certain of the staff and boys looked forward expectantly to a happy and healthy fortnight. Nor were they in any wise disappointed.

At Elmstead, we were received most courteously and warmheartedly by the Rev. Stevens, and Miss Job the schoolmistress, to both of whom we were greatly indebted during our stay. It did not take long to settle down, some in the schoolroom, others, more fortunate, in tents. Next day most of us were awake long before 7 o’clock, and busied ourselves exploring before breakfast. Sunday quickly passed, and then—work. Although we were denied the more exciting and spectacular tasks of harvesting, such as loading and carting, we soon found that “shocking” was not such an ordeal as the name suggests. All were agreed, however, as to the inexpediency of letting wheat and tares grow together till the harvest. I have also happy recollections of mowing thistles in a valley where several frisky horses, a herd of cows, and a bull were grazing. Some found considerable enjoyment in agricultural building, while others were engaged in the equally arduous task of picking off tomato shoots. At the end of a day’s work we were tired though not too tired to enjoy the meals so expertly prepared by Mrs. King, Mrs. Booth and Miss Goldfinch. Mock cream was our particular delight. The lighter side of life was not neglected; there were queues for the monopoly and darts boards, and cricket on the vicarage lawn made an appeal. Nor can we easily forget the frolics of two budding redskins, who, armed with bows and arrows, added to the gaiety of camp life.

By far the most important feature of the fortnight was the camp fire. Everyone helped in the preparation. Some hurried to and fro, carrying small branches; others laboriously dragged trunks of dead trees. Around the blazing fire we sat, singing heartily, under the direction of Mr. Ruffell. Supper was served by the fire, and the festivity was concluded with hymns and evening prayers. Several visitors from the village were present. On Sunday, the vicar was our guest at supper; earlier in the evening he had made gracious references to us in his sermon.

Not even the rain could damp our spirits, and we arrived home contented with our experienes, though not a little sorry that the time had passed so quickly

AGRICOLA.

COL. SHIH I. SHENG

Extract from a letter from Colonel Shih I. Sheng, of the 45th Div., Philipine Chinese Volunteers. (Alias of Martin E. Hearn).

My return here was marred by bitter disappointment after three years of Japanese psychology (which, incidentally seems to have been more effective than three hundred years of Spanish influence), the Filipinos have undergone a complete moral and spiritual bankruptcy. Instinctively lazy at the best of times, they are now obsessed with the "get-rich quick" idea which translates itself into a vicious system of graft, corruption and gangsterism, of which Chicago in her heyday could have been envious. The main street of Manila, once lined with handsome buildings that were destroyed in the battle for the city during February, 1945, has now become one uninterrupted series of garish low-down dives, taverns, catch-penny shows and dance halls with drunken servicemen on leave, unsavoury natives and individuals of ill-repute seething along the sidewalks. I have had my pocket picked twice since my return, besides being shot at by the local swaggering idea of a gunman. Two people were murdered barely ten yards from our front door during time past fortnight. whilst hold-ups are so frequent that they barely deserve a small article in the local news. None of the Filipinos will work for less than the equivalent of 7/6 a day, and then you have to keep constant watch on them. This part of the East, which was known as the “Pearl of the Orient” was certainly cast before swine.

“THE MYSTERIOUS EAST?

TRAVELS WITH A BOOK TOKEN.

I suppose you have all been given a book token at one time or another, but this was my first, and I was pleased as a dog with two tails. Twenty shillings, it said on the card, and all I had to do was to present it at any bookshop and they would give me a book. Gilt edged!

I descended on the town, found the shop set my cap at a perilous angle and charged in.

Now it is very strange, but somehow amongst all those books there was not one that I liked at exactly a pound. Plenty at nineteen-and-six and even twenty-one shillings, but that was not what I wanted. I had come to buy a twenty-shilling book, and I meant to have one or leave empty handed. I left empty handed, consoling myself with the thought that there were plenty of other bookshops where I could not fail to find a suitable book.

Next day I went to Canterbury, where there is a larger book-shop. I entered, explained myself and was unleashed on a a impressive array of books in all shapes and sizes. Any lingering doubts left me, and I knew that here I would find it. I became absorbed.

Several hours later I reeled out, still clutching that hateful thing in my hand and took a ‘bus to Folkestone. I found a very superior bookshop there, so superior in fact that they would never think of marking time prices-on books! However, I was not to be deterred, and picked out a very nice book, which looked as if it might cost about a pound. I carried this over to the counter, and asked the vital question.

“How much?” That edition is five guineas, sir. Shall I wrap it up, or . . .?"

I slunk out, and hastened to rest my troubled soul in a second-hand book-shop. There is something peculiarly soothing about these places, and before long I had found it, with the price marked on the cover, exactly 20/-. I tendered book and token to the bookseller in happy confidence. He peered at me suspiciously. “I’m sorry, but we don’t accept book tokens!”

I gave the man a cold look and left him.

I still have that book token, but now I know how to deal with it. I’m going to give it to my brother for Christmas. He will probably be grateful at first, poor chap!

A MERE SCIENTIST.

THE DUKE OF YORK’S ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL

The school was formed in 1803 and was situated at Chelsea. It Consisted of 150 boys and 50 girls. Soon the number had risen to 1250 and a detachment had to be sent to Southampton. In 1840 the admission of girls was abolished, and in the same year, the Southampton institute was closed.

The boys’ food allowance was (worth) 6½d. per day which was quite a lot in those days.

In 1825, the school was granted, by King George IV, the distinction of carrying colours, similar to those borne by Infantry regiments. The school is only for sons of soldiers, but not only for orphans.

In 1857 the Queen declared that she would not consent to have the school converted into barracks. Soon it became evident that the school was cramped in Chelsea, so the school moved to Dover in 1909. The present school was designed by Sir Henry Tanner.

J. E. HALSEY, Upper II.

THE MITSUKOSHI WEDDING SERVICE, TOKIO.

In Tokio at Nihonbashi’s Mitsukoshi Department Store, there is a basement ceremonial hall where ten or even more marriages take pace every day. The fact that it is a department store makes no difference to the fact that the ceremony is just as binding as any other, in any part of the world.

The cost of a wedding, with all the trimmings, at Mitsukoshi’s is about 300 Yen. This takes in rental charges for the brides kimono, her wig and accessories, the grooms morning suit, charges for dressing the bride, three pictures of the bridal pair, with relatives and friends, and the party following the ceremony.

To a timid bridegroom, the Mitsukoshi wedding is a blessing. Performed in a small red-carpeted ceremonial room according to Shinto rites, with a priest of the Azabu Daijingu Shrine officiating, the ceremony is over in 20 minutes. Except for when they rise to bow and pay homage at the altar, laying a sprig of sacred Sakaki Tree before it, the bride and groom remain seated, facing each other on either side of the room.

Two little girls dressed in red and white pour the Sake (the National Japanese drink), of excellent quality, for the “Sansan-Kudo" rites. The ceremony itself costs 35 Yen.

Time ceremony over, the wedding party, bride and groom, are taken to a waiting photographer, who snaps the pair and also the group. Time prices for the pictures are—50 Yen for three.

[Editor’s Note—Before the war the Japanese Yen was worth about 2/-].

The wedding party then takes place in a party room. Mitsukoshi provides some refreshments (2 yen per head) but the relatives of the wedding couple bring delicacies from home for the table. Each bridal couple is allowed two hours for both ceremony and party.

As ten individual weddings or more must be held in one day in the ceremonial room, they are staggered to save time. As soon as one wedding is finished, another follows. There are several party rooms, however.

This wedding service was opened, not with the aim of making money, but of performing a public service.

During the war, weddings were held despite air raids. As they were held in the basement of the well-built Mitsukoshi, which is the finest department store in Japan, wedding groups had a feeling of security. During raids, however, brides quickly donned regulation "mompe" (Japanese slacks)—just in Case.

Further stressing the point that public service is Mitsukoshi’s aim, is the fact that an air raid on Tokyo once prevented a groom from arriving at the appointed time for his wedding. Everybody, including the bride, priest, and the two little girls, waited patiently. Well into the night the groom finally showed up, the wedding was performed, and everybody was happy.

Mitsukoshi’s wedding service is very popular in Japan, as will be seen by the fact that the reservation list is filled up one month ahead.

I hope, Sir, you will be able to find room for this in your school mag.

May I wish the old school every success, now that it is back once more in its rightful place.

Yours very sincerely,

F. E. FARLEY (Cpl.)

HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS.

On arriving in Paris we made a tour. First we went to the "Eiffel Tower." It is a wonderfully constructed building. It took three years to build. When you get to the top you can see the tower Sway four or five feet. After we had seen this we went to the “Arc de Triomphe” and we saw the everlasting flame on the tomb of the French unknown soldier. In the Palace garden there are a number of beautifully carved fountains and six statues.

When I was walking through the town (Chamonix) I suddenly beard the tolling of bells and round the corner came three children dressed like choir boys; the middle one had a cross above his head. Then came a black horse drawing a black wagon with a coffin on it. After these, came a lady with a candle burning slowly in her hand. Then came fifty mourners in rows of threes; these were the last in the procession.

B. STANLEY, Upper ii.

FOOTBALL NOTES
First XI.

RESULTS

Played 9—Won 7—Lost 2. Goals for 28—Against 12.

   Fixtures still to be played against Canterbury Tech. S. (Away) and Faversham (Home).

The results this season have been very encouraging. The side was largely built of new material and was slow to settle down, partly on account of the departure of Langford, Belsey and Gill.

Before the side had established itself, two away matches were narrowly lost. Having recently gained our revenge by defeating Harvey G.S we were disappointed when the return fixture with Simon Langton school was cancelled owing to rain.

The first game against the staff for many years was won by the school team with a score 2—0, a matter of undisguised satisfaction of the assembled populace.

About half of the side expect to remain at school for another year and they should form a strong nucleus for the next school team.

INDIVDUAL NOTES

GOALKEEPER. J. D. Butler has played keenly and shown good anticipation and safe hands. He has been a source of confidence to the team.

RIGHT BACK. C. K. J. Sharp has worked hard and used his speed. Tackling has improved but positional play and kicking will benefit from experience.

LEFT BACK. Converted from half back to back, D. C. Moore has shown steady improvement.

RIGHT HALF. W. A. Skelton came into the team at half term and has proved a quick tackling and hard working player.

CENTRE HALF. J. P. Rooks has proved a steady player under pressure and exercises sound judgement in positional play. He needs to tackle more firmly.

LEFT HALF. D. S. Nurney has tackled and used his head well.

OUTSIDE RIGHT. F. Allen is not fast but has shown good footwork and kept on trying. His play has steadily improved.

INSIDE RIGHT. A. Edgington is a whole-hearted player, thoughtful, and with good ball control. He has scored 15 goals and made many more.

CENTRE FORWARD. A. C. Gallagher has speed, persistence and a good shot.

OUTSIDE LEFT. V. E. Carr has worked hard and unselfishly in a position for which he is not naturally suited.

P. C. D. Alexander has captained the side since Gill left. As captain and player Gill had played a big part in forming the team. Alexander has held the team together and deserves credit for its success. As an inside left he has kept the forward line moving and scored many goals.

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Second XI

The team is to be congratulated on a most successful season.
Results to date are:-

The first few matches revealed a marked weakness in front of goal. This was remedied and several high scores registered. The defence was steady and the team combined well to play attractive football, often under very difficult conditions.

STOCK (Goalkeeper)—has a safe pair of hands and is not afraid to go down to a ball. He must guard against over confidence.

CAIN (Right Back)—a vigorous defender with a strong kick.

SIMPSON (Left Back)—an intelligent player who has shown good form throughout the season.

DAMPER (Right Half)—originally an inside forward. He has developed into a very useful half-back.

EADE (Centre Half and Captain)—a hard-working pivot. Has captained the team well and cultivated an excellent spirit among the players.

WATKINS (Left Half)—a strong player with a sound knowledge of the game.

D. BELSEY (Outside Right)—has improved considerably but is still inclined to centre the ball behind his own forwards.

HEDGECOCK (Inside Left)—a tricky inside forward with a good shot. Needs more thrust in front of goal.

D. BELSEY (Centre Forward)—a good forward who has shown himself capable of accurate shooting.

SIMMONDS (Inside Right) —a useful forward with a strong shot. He should use it more often.

CROUCH (Outside Left)—a fast wing player who works hard and has caused many goals to be scored by his long and accurate passes.

 MYERS and BERRY have also played for the team.

Football Results.

HOSPITAL FUND REPORT. 1945-46.

Since returning from the Summer holidays, most forms have again begun their contributions towards the Hospital Fund.

A suggestion has been put to the School Treasurer about a meeting of Form Treasurers before Christmas, when most of the donations are sent out to the various hospitals, to decide to which the donations should be sent.

The grand total for the year 1945-46 has now been given to me. It amounts to £57 0s 1¾, which we must all agree is a remarkably good effort—our target was £50. Many boys will be amazed at the total, for on looking back they can remember giving their pennies, which have now amounted to well over £50. The ideal slogan would be “The little that means so much.”

It might also be of interest to know that we have exceeded our target of £50 by £7 0s. 1¾d.

The honour for the highest amount contributed goes to Lower IV. whose total contributions amounted to £9 15. 2d. The form is now known as Lower V., and whether they can keep up their good record remains to be seen. Other contributions are shown below.

SALVETE

E. Litchfield; S. McKibben; M. L. Manning; J. S. Maslen; H. P. Miller; R. J. Miller; D. Morgan; S. W. Parsons; G. R. Piggott; J. W. Ralph; G. Ramsden; A. F. Raven; W. J. Richards; G. E. Ruck; R. L. Scanes; J. B. Sellars; G. C. Simpkins; H. F. Smith; G. R. D. Spurgin; M. J. Stokes; D. T. Taylor; M. H. E. Titmuss; J. B. Venner; R. S. West; R. D. Whitaker; A. C. Wilford; L. G. Willcox; E. J. Wonnacott; N. M. Woolhouse; F. J. Boyne; P. Burville; K. J. E. Dewar; P. Wade; M. R. Abbott; D. A. Allison; R. H. Ashdown; A. M. Bailey; A. J. Beer; R. G. Biddles; G. C. R. Blissenden; B. W. Bomfrey, R. G. Boughton; E. L. Brook; W. P. R. Brown; B. E. Chappell; H. D. Child; R. D. Clark; R. W. Cory; P. J. Drew; A. Duffy; K. Edwards; C. P. Elliott; D. L. Fisher; J. C. Fitzpatrick; R. A. Flower; B. Foord; M. H. Ford; C. A. Fuller; F. C. Hadley; A. J. Hadlow; J. N. Hollyer; F. E. Holland; A. A. Hughes; R. G. Ibell; D. N. Jervis; D. L. I. Jones; K. W. Kennison; W. G. C. Kinnaird; R. C. Kirk; B. J. Chidwick; K. J. Cobbett; A. M. Coleman; R. G. Gibbs; R. T. Glynn; P. B. Knights; D. J. Moore; J. P. O’Connor; R. F. Pain; G. A. Seaman; M. D. Singer; P. E. Stiff; P. A. Terry; D. T. Webster; M. Freer; D. T. Jackson; B. C. Jouvenat. C. P. Ellen; W. Wise.

VALETE

A. C. ALLIN (1935-46).—Senior Prefect of the School; House 1st XI Cricket; Dramatic Society; Debating Society; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp) (1943). Higher School Cert. (Exemp. Inter-Arts) (1946).

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; F/Sgt., Air Training Corps; School Choir; School Orchestra; School Cert. Matric. Exemp.) (1944). Higher School Cert. (Exemp. Inter-Science) (1946). To R.A.F.

P. H. BELSEY (1939-46).—School Prefect; Captain, Maxton House; School 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st X1 Cricket; School Athletic Team (1946); Cpl., Air Training Corps; Dramatic Society; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944). Higher School Cert. (1946). To R.A.F.

E. W. PEACOCK (1939-46).—School Prefect; Vice-Captain, Buckland House; House 1st XI Soccer; Air Training Corps; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944); Higher School Cert. (Exemp. Inter-Science) (1946).

R. F. EFEMEY (1939-46)—School Prefect; Dramatic Society; Deputy Editor Pharos; School Choir; School Cert. (Matric-Exemp.) (1944); Exhibition to Balliol College, Oxford (1945); To RED-CROSS. Higher School Cert. (Exemp. inter Arts) (1946).

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. School Cert. (Matric, Exemp.) (1946).

R. G. CASTLE (1941-46).—School 2nd XI Cricket; House 1st XV Hugger, 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket. Band, School Cadet Corps. School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1946).

D. F. CLAYTON (1941-46).—School 1st XV Rugger, 2nd XI Cricket House 1st XV Rugger; 1st XI Soccer, 1st XI Cricket; school Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1946).

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

A. REAY (1939-46).—School Prefect; School 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Cricket, 1st XI Soccer; House 1st XV Rugger, 1st XI Cricket; 1st XI Soccer; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) (1944); Higher School Cert. (1946) School Athletic Team (1946).

L. F. WHELTON.—School 2nd XI Cricket; House 1st XI Cricket, 1st XI Soccer; School Cert. (1946).