No. 113. FEBRUARY, 1952. VOL. XLIII.

FIAT LUX.

==EDITORIAL.==

Research such as that printed elsewhere in this issue seems to support the view that the "Pharos" should be a magazine which includes reports, rather than vice versa. With only one term's activities to record, it has been possible to pursue this policy by increasing the number of articles and by establishing the promised Junior Section.

There are two essentials if the policy is to be maintained. Firstly, reports should be concise; secondly, articles should be well written. The first of these conditions can often be achieved, if need by, by the editor's blue pencil; but the second depends almost entirely on the contributor.

We can, however, offer some tentative advice. A survey of the manuscripts submitted prompts us to urge writers not to be content with first drafts. Good ideas often produce unacceptable articles, either because originality flags after a promising opening, or because the writing takes inordinately long to warm up. In either case, careful revision might have assured publication. Re-writing is as essential to magazine work as training is to football or rehearsal to dramatics— and as worth while.

We have been able to print a number of contributions which were squeezed out last time. The writers may in some cases feel that they have outgrown such "juvenilia"; accordingly we record the Form to which the writer belonged at the time of writing, the "ex" (as in ex-Upper IV) indicating that he has since risen in the world.

In response to requests we have, with some trepidation, reinstated Form Notes more or less in full. This section gives a hearing to all Forms, many of which are otherwise not represented in our pages. On the other hand, it may exclude material of higher quality. It can only survive so long as the gain in representation outweighs the loss in literary quality.

I should like to thank contributors (including unsuccessful ones) the Sixth Form editorial assistants who have helped to prepare this number.

W.H.M.

IN BRIEF.

Congratulations to A. W. Bradley on winning an Open Scholarship in History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge; and to N. F. Holyer on being awarded a Royal Scholarship at the Imperial College of Science.

"Wild Duck" is reproduced from a pen-and-ink drawing by J. N. Hollyer (Remove). It is fitting that the winner of a School Art Prize should help to illustrate the "Pharos." We hope that the example will be followed.

The photograph of Temple Ewell was taken by P. Taylor (U. VI, Science). Other School photographers are invited to submit prints.

For the picture of Dover Harbour we are indebted to British Railways.

The scene from the School play was photographed by Messrs. Lambert, Weston and Son.

Two Old Boys, the Rev. L. Taylor and B. S. Jell, talked to Sixth Formers about their work, the former as Inspector of Schools for the Baptist Missionary Society in the Congo, the latter as British Consul, Sofia.

Other talks have been given by Squadron Leader Williams, on careers in the R.A.F.; by Mr. O. F. Pearl, on the Colonial Service and his own work as administrative officer in Sierra Leone; and by Mr. Ryan, on Northern Ireland.

Two boys went to London for the Annual Conference of Missionary Societies, which had as its theme the awakening of Asia.

Speech Day, 1952, will be Thursday, 20th November. The address will be given by Sir William Rolfe Nottidge (Vice-Chairman of the Kent County Council), who presided at the official opening of the present School premises twenty-one years ago.

We acknowledge with thanks recent issues of the Dovorian, the Manwoodian, the Bordenian, the Harveian, the Anchor, R.U.Y.M., the magazines of the Dover Girls' Grammar School and Faversham Grammar School, and of any others inadvertently omitted from this list.

Back copies of the "Pharos" are available at 1/6 each.

The next issue will appear in September, 1952. Contributions should be submitted by mid-July.
 

Experiment with Time:

"Gladstone was Prime Minister more often than anyone before him or anyone that preceded him."

". . . but before he did this he died and his predecessor tried to finish his work."

"PHAROS" QUESTIONNAIRE.

Goldfinch, of Upper VI Economics, has assessed by means of a sampling method the School's opinions of various aspects of the "Pharos." The preferences, expressed in percentages, were:—

==MAGAZINE==
QUOT HOMINES...

To supplement the highly professional statistical research of Goldfinch, we have made a few amateur inquiries into the reception of our last issue. From a range of opinions we select a few.

On the new front cover: "Why change the design? There was nothing wrong with the old one, and, from the remarks I have heard, few think there is any improvement in the new one." Conversely: "The design on the front has been considerably cleaned up . . . The present design, although basically the same as the old one, presents a much more pleasing appearance." "The clean-up," adds the latter writer, "has not yet been extended to the inside of the magazine."

On reports in general, many seem to share the view that "Reports of School Societies are much too long." We hope that the present issue does something to meet the criticism that: "The 'Pharos' appears to have become a diary of events of the past year, and there seems to be very few original articles, such as short stories and poems." For a more naive expression of the same attitude we choose: "We may be a sporty-minded school, but we also have other activities, and this emphasis on sport might give the impression, to an outsider, that our literary talent was practically negligible." Shame!

On Form Notes views clash sharply. For one: "The omission of most of the form notes has taken away some of the dullness that used to exist." But, in the vulgarly-phrased opinion of his form-mate: "The standard has reached an all time low. This is probably due to the fact that very few Form Notes were printed." We would welcome views on the re-instatement of Form Notes in this issue.

On one particular Form's Notes we received a letter, the writer of which will doubtless rejoice at the disappearance—temporary though it may be—of the object of his attack:—

Dear Sir,

Since I first read the "Pharos" three years ago, there has been an article in each edition called "Ye Chronycle of Ye Welle." Owing to the type of spelling used it is very difficult to read this article, and, as far as my patience has allowed me to decipher it, I have found it extremely boring. Seeing that it is no longer original, cannot somebody put "Ye Scrybe" in his Welle and fill it in for ever?

Yours faithfully,

W. GULLIVER, Upper IV.

SPRING.

VI. Arts:

"The number of pure artists is small. Few souls are so finely tempered as to preserve the, delicacy of meditative feeling, untainted by the allurernents of accidental suggestion."

HISTORY MADE EASY.

"Are you ready, boys? Right! We pass into the bailey under the Norman arch on our left. And along the cloisters. Ah! Here we have two well-equipped torture chambers. Observe the long tables on which the prisoners were laid after treatment. Come along, boys. We haven't time to inspect the cases of instruments. Jones! Take that thumbscrew off his hand at once!

"And now up these stairs, boys. Ah, yes! This is where the learned men concocted new poisons. Here it was that the earliest experiments with gunpowder were carried out—and many of the experimenters, too! Hmmm!

"From these battlements one gets a wonderful view—and in the past attackers got a stream of arrows. You, boy! Fifty lines for walking on that parapet. Get down! You might . . . Oh, well, come along the rest of you. As if the caretaker hasn't enough to do!

"Down here, boys. Here is the luxurious chamber of the castle lord. The guide book says that the finery was added by the notorious 'Blakke Baronne.' But, before we leave, let us look at the great Baronial Hall. I bet this place could tell us some history. What was that? A hundred lines for impertinence, boy!

"The only places of note down here are a dungeon and a common room, where the knights exchanged tales of their exploits. And another dungeon—the castle kitchens. Just think of the food cooked in there! What? Oh, very well. Jones, look after him!

"And so it is with great reluctance that we say farewell to—Hey! Come back, the lot of you!"

R. C. Kirk, Lower VI Arts.

ALL HAS EQUAL GRACE.

THE DREAM.

Malcolm saw the man walking swiftly along the narrow path between two dark deep chasms. He had just recognised the figure as himself. and realised that he was in deadly danger, when the path collapsed. The earth fell with loud reverberations into the abyss. Suddenly the figure became aware of the catastrophe, and tried to scramble off the path. Too late! With a frightful cry he hurtled backwards into the chasm.

Malcolm awoke, sweating from his ill-omened dream and shrieking "No! No!" He lit a cigarette. It took five or six long puffs to still his quivering nerves. He poured himself a strong drink from the decanter by his bedside. Feeling normal again, he reviewed the situation. Here he was, the best athlete of his university, famed for his cool daring, being terrified by a silly dream that came to him night after night with monotonous regularity.

Next day he decided to take a long walk into the country, hoping that by exhausting himself he might ensure undisturbed sleep that night. As he struck out across country he was still musing over the dream. It seemed a forewarning of imminent disaster, but, as a man of science and a materialist, he could not take such bodings seriously.

He walked all that day. Towards nightfall he found himself many miles from human habitation, on a lonely stretch of cliff. Hundreds of feet below him boiled the black-grey sea. He found a pathway almost on the edge, and unthinkingly started to follow it. Then he stopped. The path seemed familiar—and yet he could not remember having been there before.

A dark black cloud drifted in from the sea, and night fell suddenly. Malcolm realised that he was alone and afraid. No gulls flew in screaming flight over his head, and the sound of the sea was subdued. He looked down the cliff face, but no longer saw the sea below him—only his dream chasm! With a start he realised why the path had seemed familiar. He scrambled back off the path just as stones and earth fell echoing down the cliff, causing a landslide.

Malcolm did not fall into the "chasm." He knew that he was quite safe. Now, he was convinced, he was free at last from the fear of his dream. Free!

Exultantly uttering this word—"Free! Free!"—he ran wildly away from the cliff, rejoicing in his new-found freedom.

They found his body the next day. As he had run from the cliff he had overlooked a deep quarry on the other side of the path.

P. R. FREMAN-HORNE, Upper VI Econ.

COMIC CUTS
or
THE FELLING OF THE PHALANX.

KENTISH FIRE.

Kentish Fire is a delightful old custom which has been handed down to the inhabitants of this district from the dim and distant past. Its origin is obscure, but one suggestion is that it originated at the time when our forefathers sat round a fire at the end of a day's hunting. They spent the evening telling tales of bygone days, and interest in these tales was so great that often the fire burnt low through inattention. They knew that blowing the fire was one way of bringing it to life, but they found it difficult to blow on the fire and tell a tale at the same time.

One day somebody noticed that, when they applauded a particularly interesting tale, the draught produced made the fire burn more fiercely. Moreover, the effect was better when all were clapping in time. Consequently the simple rhythm associated with Kentish Fire was used in applauding each tale. This was found sufficient to keep the fire burning all evening.

G. A. SEAMAN, Upper VI Sci.

TROUT.

He lay at a point where the river had eaten away the softer rock, and a deep, weed-clad pool had formed. The water here flowed faster as it tumbled over the weir and compressed itself through the arches of the little rough-stone bridge. The surface was troubled and flecked with foam, so that anglers had difficulty in discerning him as they peered over the parapet.

He had drifted down the stream some eight seasons ago, a fine, strong young troutling, but his elders had chased him from the best fly-haunted spots, and he had been forced to exist on the lean, gravelly beds of the shallows. He was an obstinate fish, however, and by the next year he had won this hole for himself.

Thereafter he attracted men's attention by his wiles during a season in which trout had simply offered themselves to the angler. He had not been a large trout then, but his persistent refusal to bite even the most tempting lure had amazed fishermen over a wide area.

But now he was a fine specimen, two feet long and of proportionate girth, and the solitary angler, casting his fly hopefully, thought enviously of glass cases and taxidermists. . .

Maybe it was because of the dazzle of the setting sun, or perhaps the fish was peevish, but suddenly the angler's line tightened; and the Crannoch Pool trout was "on"!

Cursing the sun, which was shining right in his face, the man fought silently with the fish. But it was a foregone result. The old trout knew every shallow and stone of his river, while his human adversary was confined to the bridge and half dazzled. Suddenly the fish leapt into the air and brought his huge tail down upon the line. . .

The man on the bridge packed his tackle and walked slowly home-ward. It had been a good fight, he mused . . . the first one even to hook him . . . wait till the lads at the local heard . . . Oh, well, Maggie was waiting with the tea, and he was happy.

J. R. MARTIN, Upper VI Arts.

ODIOUS ODE TO SPRING.

GLEANINGS

from some of the many contributions which we have unfortunately been unable to print in full.

The Pharos. "This tower is very mutilated and bears a resemblance to an old man who, in spite of the weight of many years, stands up to his full height. One side is hacked by the erosion of wind and rain; the old windows look like gaping sores in the body of a death-stricken soldier who stands up from the battlefield, the better to face his death. It is a long time since the Pharos guided shipping across the Channel, but it
seems nevertheless to have an eye on it still."

B. de JOTEMPS, Lower VI Arts.

On Being an Only Child. "It is no advantage to have a sister. She is a very poor companion, wears different clothes, and, though she may help with the housework, is always a responsibility and in some cases a spy."

O. T. KENWAY, M.V.

On Getting Up Late. "One of the most important advantages of getting up late is that one never goes short of exercise. One has to run furiously for the 'bus, one gets the circulation going, and one keeps the muscles in trim, so that, when it comes to playing in the annual soccer match—'just to show the youngsters how it was done in the old days, you know'—one is able to run as fast as anyone—for the first ten minutes."

J. E. HALSEY, Upper VI Econ.

Shipwrecked. Have you ever noticed how people shipwrecked in fiction salvage a great number of extremely useful articles, and are, very conveniently, never the sole people on their islands? Crusoe had Man Friday, the Robinsons each other, while the heroes of "Coral Island" enjoyed the company of cannibals.

I arrived on my island after paddling some miles through shark-infested water, fighting off these tigers of the sea, in the approved fashion with a cricket bat. (I had tearfully promised my uncle, Colonel Cowshot, never to part with it.) The day after my arrival, having breakfasted on the fish and chips that I had prudently saved from the galley, I strolled along the beach to see if anything worthy of attention had been cast up. There was not much. Merely a well-stocked ice cream refrigerator, a case of rifles with ammunition, fishing nets and rods, a tent, and a variety producer with twelve dancing girls. Sad to relate, he died mysteriously next day. My knife was found in the middle of his back . . . Strange!

B. D. READER, Upper VI Arts.

Schoolboyship (with apologies to Stephen Potter). Ploy No. 2, named the "Juronofivinsky Ploy " after the distinguished Russian school-boy (who now, as a man, has risen to the height of Lifeman No. 8), is always popular with French and other foreign language experts. J. was a "Hisser." The disease is catching. One big Hisser in a class breeds several little Hissers. Every pronunciation of a foreign word was hissed at by our friend. Alter hissing, usually at a non-existent mispronunciation, he would stretch out his arm horizontally and make a slight but majestic waving up and down. This indicated to the person at whom he gesticulated that there was some slight but distinct imperfection in his pronunciation The downward motion is the more effective, suggesting as it does the patting of a tolerated but misguided dog.

G. E. RUCK, Lower VI Arts.

School Rules. I spend a small fortune buying a magnificent Biro pen, only to find that the use of them is forbidden. Yet I notice that most of the staff use cheap ball-point pens for marking boys' work. The school with no set uniform is often the school with the least efficient staff . . . I think that, if a boy is late, he should spend his detention doing some useful work in the school . . . The ridiculous rule of not allowing footballs to be used on the top playing field during the dinner hour should be abolished. This not only stops most of the boys' enjoyment, but keeps them rather out of practice.

VARIOUS.

Poetic Licence.

== JUNIOR MAGAZINE= =
A NARROW ESCAPE.

The "Good Hope" steamed over the placid green surface of the Pacific, skirting the islets and reefs in search of pearls. On board was a crew of four: the captain and owner, his son John, a native, and an engineer. The native knew the pearl-beds; when he said they were near one, they would drop anchor and John would go down in his diving suit.

One day they stopped, and John went down in the customary manner. The sea-bed was made 'of fantastically-shaped coral, with deep holes here and there, in whose murky depths weird sea monsters lurked. John saw a very large oyster near one of these holes, and was bending down to gather it when suddenly something stuck to his helmet and pulled. He turned, and saw to his horror a giant octopus. It had two pale green luminous discs some two feet across for eyes, and a bunch of warty tentacles round its maw. Another tentacle fixed on his left arm, leaving his knife arm free. He hacked desperately at the tentacles, until both arms were pinioned and he was slowly drawn towards the gaping maw.

All hope was gone, when a greenish shadow rushed at its deadly enemy, the octopus. It was a swordfish. Its ivory sword gleamed dull and menacing in the half light. It ran the octopus through. The iron grip relaxed and the suckers withdrew. The octopus released its inky fluid, but it had received its death blow, and rolled in agony. The last John saw was the swordfish devouring the still quivering flesh.

Then the inky cloud blotted out the scene. John subconsciously pulled three times on the life-line, and was hauled to safety.

J. AMOS, Upper II.

KEEP MOVING!
(With apologies go W. H. Davies)

(The above "en de cuur" was composed by the united efforts of last year's
Upper II. Other forms might well emulate.—Ed.)

A RAINY TUESDAY.

The rain hissed down, pounding the earth into a stodgy, sticky mass. A boy in the back row cursed under his breath, another protested that it never seemed to stop, while the rest of the form groaned in unison.

Suddenly the door swings open on creaking hinges, and the games master steps in. "No cricket to-day, boys," he states in a colourless voice, and looks gloomily out of the window. A loud sigh is what he expects, signifying that the class have settled themselves and that he may start another talk in the series "What to do with a full-length ball."

The back and side rows prop up the walls, while the others rest their chins on their hands. One boy has his head pillowed on his arms. If questioned he will say that he feels sick, but he is really seizing the opportunity for a quiet sleep.

The talk goes on and eyelids begin to close. Only one boy looks interested and wide awake, but he is reading his history book, which is perched on his knee, and is muttering dates to himself.

Then heads slowly lift as a sentence penetrates into befogged brains: "Now we will go up to the Physics Lab and see a film on cricket." The whole atmosphere changes. "Why, providing there are a couple of breakdowns, it might even become interesting," is the general thought.

It does become interesting. There are four breakdowns and two occasions when the form is treated to the spectacle of the master juggling with the sound apparatus, while weird and wonderful sounds issue from the loudspeaker. But the boys feel that the lesson has on the whole been dull, until the film suddenly "jumps the rails" and piles up in a tangled heap on the floor. Then, and not till then, do they admit that the games period has not been totally wasted after all.

K. HANNAFORD, ex-Middle III.

NOISE.

THE WHISTLING WIND.

Rockingdale Manor stood on a hill surrounded by tall poplar trees, all swaying in the wind. (It was always windy on that hill.) You can always hear the creaking of the old sign-post which has hung there for many years. You can hear the doors banging and the rattling of the window panes. You imagine faces at the window, but it is only the moon passing through the poplar trees. Anyone passing would say it was a haunted old manor. There was indeed a legend that it was. But all the time it was the wind that made the noises, causing your imagination to run away with you.

R. WHITE, Lower I.

HOME WORK.

IMPOT.

We have never subscribed to 'the view that literary talent cannot be expected in schoolboys, though we have at times wondered at the difficulty of finding it. Little did we suspect that pearls of wisdom and gems of wit were being wastefully diverted to the sordid sphere of the imposition. Yet we have before us "impots" far superior in quality to many more orthodox contributions.

Our hearts warm, for instance, to the infant who, threatened with an imposition, told the prefect that the psalm he liked best was No. 117—and was then ordered to write two pages on why he liked it. He begins with disarming frankness: "I like Psalm 117 best of all because it is so short, in fact the shortest psalm; it has only two verses. I find it very hard to write two pages on Psalm 117, because it has only two verses. The Psalmist is very true in what he says, especially in the first verse (quotes first verse) . . The second verse is not so true (quotes second verse) . . ." But critical analysis flags long before the required area has been covered. The writer abandons figures in favour of words, discusses Psalm 119, "which has a hundred and seventy-six verses," and ends in desperation: "By the time I have finished these two pages I shall hate the sight of Psalm a hundred and seventeen, because it is so short. I only said I liked Psalm a hundred and seventeen because I thought I should have to write it out for you."

A batch of juvenile dissertations, "In Praise of a Quiet Classroom," ranges from the practical to the philosophical. There is a persuasive, though deceptive, logic about: "At Scout meetings if people don't keep quiet they don't take any notice, they just say it's your own time you're wasting. If a few masters would adopt this idea I am sure the form would be very grateful, because it would mean that if the form kept on talking we would miss all the lesson."

On the other hand, a note of awe pervades: "Poets have to have the most quietness because they write about people or things and get the poetry to go 'short and long,' like Mr. said. The poet who wrote 'Hiawatha' must have had ever such a lot of quietness." Notice the artful rhetoric of: "'The greatest trust between man and man is the trust of giving counsel' (Bacon—of Counsel). It is a pity we did not take our master's counsel about not making unnecessary noise at one-forty-five post meridian on Thursday November the twenty-ninth in the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one Anno Domini. It is now eight-fifteen by the clock (Greenwich Mean Time), my arm is stiff, my thoughts exhausted, and my mother's patience worn to a thread. Perhaps in future I shall appreciate the beauty of a quiet classroom."

Francis Bacon seems not only to have provided quotations, but also to have influenced style: "A good manner steals into affections, and fine behaviour' is a joy in life . . . Quietness holds the powers of concentration, wonder, and thought. The power of concentration is the root of knowledge and study. Regard the power of thought, not with scorn, but with praise and affectionately. If the power of thought was not with us, where would we be? Who thought of the machinery that loyally serves man? Who thought of the power of animals used to serve man? Who? Man! Nay, not man, but thought herself. Thought hangs in the air, then pounces on some unbewared person and sinks slowly into his head, and lo! the world has yet a new and wonderful invention. . . Quietness is as a flowing stream, ever widening, a beautiful, cool, clear stream, from which anyone may drink of its enchanted powers and rise refreshed and renewed."

STAFF SECTION
SOCCER.

11th October, 1951: Staff, 1; 1st XI, 2.

Before the term was very old the School was afforded three-quarters of an hour's entertainment by eleven members of the Staff, who bravely bared their knees to the ravages of the elements and did battle with the 1st XI. In order to leave the Staff time to reply to the caustic criticisms of onlookers, the match was restricted to twenty minutes each way.

Gradually it became obvious that Rugby was a more popular sport than soccer among the Staff, but twice the School forwards evaded the pack and twice succeeded in shooting the ball past Mr. Downs' out-stretched fingers, which for the rest of the game seemed to show a remarkable aptitude for thwarting the School's hopes of scoring more.

The Staff fought back with a determination which had the School defence on the wrong foot more than once. Luckily, however, the Staff had lost their shooting boots, and it was not until the closing minutes that Mr. Lister scored.

The match was ably refereed by Mr. Slater, who showed no more than the customary bias. Mr. Constable turned out again on the right wing, a remarkable performance for a man of his years.

The cry the next day in the Staff room was, to use the words of a master, "Butchered to make a Roman holiday."

J. E. H.

TABLE TENNIS.
23rd November, 1951: Staff v. Prefects.

In a long and arduous contest, the Staff easily avenged last year's defeat. The results were:—

== SCHOOL REPORTS==
SPEECH DAY: 14th November, 1951.

The proceedings followed the traditional pattern. Mr. Willis's organ playing and the singing of "Land of Our Birth" were followed by a brief report from the Chairman of the Governors and a longer report from the Headmaster on the year's activities. Mr. Booth referred in some detail to the repercussions of the new examination regulations.

After a pleasing interlude of songs by the Choir, the prizes were distributed by Mr. S. N. Godfrey, in the regretted absence of his wife, who was ill. An innovation was a "Pharos" Prize, presented by an anonymous Old Boy.

Mr. Godfrey—a former Assistant Director of Education in Ceylon—had the distinction of being the first Old Boy to give the Speech Day Address. His reminiscences of the town and the School in his boyhood, his commentary on the School Song and its history, and his reflections on general educational problems combined to make his speech interesting, informative, and wise.

A vote of thanks to speaker and Chairman was proposed by Mr. Prescott, President of the Old Pharosians, and seconded—very ably indeed—by the Senior Prefect, A. W. Bradley.

From the Address.

"In its outward aspect, the Dover of to-day is very different from the Dover of my childhood. A summer evening walk to the bridge at Buckland was an excursion almost into the country. The cattle drinking-trough in Folkestone Road, where Elms Vale branches off, marked the limit of houses in that direction. Horse-drawn 'buses ran from the Pier to Buckland, and when the trains first came we laid pins on the rails to see how flat the wheels would crush them. A visit at Christmas time to the chief shopping centre, which was then in Snargate Street, to see the windows decorated with lighted candles and clockwork figures, was a joy to remember. A south-west gale was likely to bring high seas and beach-stones washing across the Parade near the clock-tower, for there was as yet no Admiralty Pier extension, no Eastern Arm, and no Breakwater. Neither was there an imposing Marine Station; in fact the cross-Channel boats came right up to the pier itself, and from the promenade on the top of it one could look down upon the ship's deck and see all that was going on. The Northfall Meadow was a favourite recreation ground, for there was not a single building on it. In snowy weather we dragged our sledges up Castle Hill and brought them home through a tunnel where the East Cliff path now runs down. The streets, I imagine, were noisier than they are to-day, for the ballast carts that went to and fro carrying chalk from Winchelsea to the colliers in the Wellington Dock had steel tyres and clattered all the way. When anyone of importance was ill, the road outside their house was likely to be covered with tan from the tanyard in Stembrook to deaden the noise of the traffic. . .

"I wonder if you have ever thought how curious it is to have a football song for a school song . . . Harrow, you know, is one of the four schools which have retained their own rules of football since football began. In the Harrow game the spirit of the play consists in following up in column, one behind the other, that is, rather than in passing in line. The player keeps the ball, carrying it along with his foot as fast as he can; if he loses it, another of his own side, then another, must be ready to take it on. Hence the cry: 'Follow up, follow up!' . .

PRIZE AWARDS, 1950-51.

The Good Fellowship Prize (given by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Dover),
P. G. Hearn:

The Whitehouse Memorial (Scripture) Prize, J. P. McCalden;

The Cecil Cox Memorial Prize for Civic Responsibility (given by Major I. C. Austin), R. I. Jenkins:

The Rookwood Prize for Dramatics, J. E. Halsey:

The School Magazine Prize (given by an Old Boy), R. P. Holland;

The Old Boys' Cadet Prize, R. M. Brown;

The Staff Prize, A. A. Norman;
The Headmaster's Prize, R. T. Jackson.

VI Form Prizes (Advanced Level):—

The Edward Ryeland Memorial (Physics) Prize, R. T. Jackson;

The Thomas Memorial (Chemistry) Prize. N. F. Holyer;

The Clatworthy Senior Latin Prize, A. W. Bradley:
The Tunnell Senior History Prize, M. J. Edwards:

The Pudney Prize for Economics (given by E. W. Pudney, Esq.), K. E. Lawrence;

The Reynolds Prize for Geography (given by Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Reynolds), P. G. Hearn;

The Upper School Reading Prize. J. E. Halsey;

The French Prize, M. J. Edwards:

The English Prize, R. F. Davey;

The Pure Mathematics Prize, K. F. Archer:

The Applied Mathematics Prize, P. J. E. Wraith;

The Biology Prize, F. K. F. Imrie;

The Upper VI Arts Form Prize, A. R. Horsfield;

The Lower VI Arts Form Prize. I. A. Makey:

The Upper VI Science Form Prizes. E. Richmond, G. A. Seaman;

The Lower VI Science Form Prize, K. A. K. Lott.

Fifth Form Prizes (Ordinary Level):—

The Powell Prize (given by Capt. F. R. Powell), D. N. Jervis;

The Clatworthy Junior Latin Prize, L. M. Manning:

The Tunnell Junior History Prize. W. P. R. Brown;

The Roy Sutton Memorial (English) Prize (given by Mr. and Mrs. N. Sutton), J. R. Taylor;

The Lewis Robcrt Kennedy Memorial Prize for Craft and Engineering (given by Mrs.
R. C. Kennedy). R. D. Whitaker;

The Patrick Elworthy Memorial Prize for French (given by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Elworthy), D. N. Jervis;

The Frederick Ashman Memorial Prize for Mathematics (given by Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashman), J. R. Taylor;

The Sidney Fermor Memorial Prize for Chemistry (given by Mr. and Mrs. C. Fermor), R G. Boughton;

The Art Prize (given by the Parents' Association), J. N. Hollyer;

The Geography Prize, D. Miskin;

The Physics Prize, P. Burville;

The Geometrical Drawing Prize, D. E. F. Brooshooft;

The Remove Form Prize, D. I. J. Moore:

The Upper V Form Prize, G. R. Piggott;

The Middle V Form Prize, D. A. Allison.

Middle School Prizes:—

The Alan Pad dock Memorial Prize (Middle School Good Fellowship) (given by Col. A. Andrews), D. R. F. Philpott;

The Special Endeavour Prize (given by the Parents' Association), R. J. H. Obree;

The St. Bartholomew Prize for Scripture in the Middle School, D. W. Cornelius:

The Middle School Reading Prize, J. W. Dilnot:

The English Prize, D. A. Austin;

The History Prize. J. E. Newton:

The Geography Prize J. E. Ellis;

The French Prize. R. C. Tritton;

The Latin Prize, D. R. F. Philpott;

The Mathematics Prize, J. F. Newton;

The Physics Prize. D. A. Austin;

The Chemistry Prize, A. G. Fillbrook;

The Art Prize, P. S. Shenton;

The Craft Prize, F. A. T. Pain;

The Upper IV Form Prize. D. C. Skinner:

The Middle IV Form Prize A. J. Mundy;

The Lower IV Form Prize. T. W. E. Friend;

The Upper III Form Prizes, I. W. Maynard. D. H. Doble;

The Middle III Form Prize, B. L. Hall;
The Lower III Form Prize. J. Robinson.

Lower School Prizes:—

The Special Endeavour Prize (given by the Parents' Association), I. Westie;

The St. Bartholomew Prize for Scripture in the Lower School, J. R. Dedman;

The Lower School Reading Prize, P. C. Clements;

The English Prize. T. Lang:

The Languages Prize, F. Duffy;

The Mathematics Prize, R. J. Richards:

The Science Prize, G. R. Hill;

The Art and Craft Prize, M. J. Cole;

The Upper II Form Prizes, D. C. Priee, C. A. Laslett;

The Middle II Form Prize, B. H. Wicks;

The Lower II Form Prize, P. J. Willis;

The Upper I Form Prizes, A. D. Duncan, J. Amos;

The Middle I Form Prize, A. V. Rogers;

The Lower I Form Prize, W. Johnson..

SCHOLARSHIP.

Royal Science Scholarship in Physics at the Imperial College of Science: R. T. Jackson.

PRESENTATION CUPS.

House Challenge Shield: Priory House (House Master, Mr. J. Slater; House Captin, F. K. E. Imrie).

Ebbw Vale Rugby Cup: Priory House (House Master, Mr. I. Slater: House Captain, F. K. F. Imrie).

The Tunnell Memorial Sports Cup: A. A. Norman.

Senior Championship Trophy: P. G. Hearn.

Junior Championship Trophy: B. I. Dowle.

Insular Prejudice:

"The people of Bordeaux are famous for their whines."

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.

Thanks to the generosity. of the Parents' Association, it was again possible to hold Christmas parties, for the Lower School on Friday, December 14th. and for the Middle School on the following Monday. Those parents who took on the arduous task of organisation deserve our special gratitude. The boys fully enjoyed the varied programmes, which included games, films, and an amusing entertainment by a concert party from the S.S. Invicta.

The Prefects' Dance, on the last day of term, in the gaily decorated School Hall, was equally successful. As usual, the Prefects, with the assistance of Mr. Ruffell as M.C., were responsible for organising the dance; but they would like to acknowledge the invaluable financial support provided by the Parents' Association. During the evening it was noticed that more boys than in previous years dared the perils of the dance floor. The appearance of a number of the Staff in evening dress was appreciated, even though, among the visitors at least, it led to some confusion with the personnel of the band!

At all these functions Mrs. King and the kitchen staff provided excellent food, of a standard which every year seems to be higher.

The Sixth Form also had the pleasure of an "away match"—the Sixth Form party at the Girls' School—when a most enjoyable evening was spent at Frith Road.

A. W. B.

IMPRESSIONS OF "THE GOVERNMENT INSPEGEOR."

To economise in space I record these impressions in note form. From the back of the hall the play was audible throughout. The grouping of the players, entries and exits were generally well-timed and satisfactory. Repetitive hand gestures were irritating. Movement of actors about the stage was "inhibited." To summarise: speech good, movement poor. It seems probable that the lines had not been learned in time to allow rehearsal unhampered by copies of the script. And in most cases the actors had not felt it their responsibility to develop the characters themselves, but had relied on hints given by the producer.

Of the characters, Yosif gave the most pleasing performance. His movement throughout was natural and easy, and he did not at any time relax his attention to the action and speech taking place. The Mayor and the Charity Commissioner had clearly worked hard at their parts and gave good performances. The Mayor's emphatic acting was marred by repeated right hand gestures as if shaking dice and a tendency to use hand rather than body movement. The C.C. would have been helped by more personal "props"—a hat on entry, a watch, spectacles. The red handkerchief was not quite enough. Mishka was excellent, and was one of the few who looked as if he were enjoying the play. The Post-master was pleasing and his manner well suited to the part (though at times a little hard to hear), but it was felt that the Judge was badly cast! Whilst he gave his lines well and moved easily, he gave no impression of being a huntsman whose hobby was breeding dogs. Frock coat over riding breeches with a whip to hand might have helped!

The School Superintendent was more suitably dressed, and carried his part with characteristic (?) diffidence. Bob and Dob, or vice versa, should be complimented on the work they must have done to time their movements so well. But their method of moving in a Chinese hobble with hands clasped on chest, though appropriate in the presence of the "Inspector," went on too long and could have been varied. Hlestakov gave no cause for serious complaint, but this difference in mood between despondency in the attic scene, slight intoxication in the next, and triumph in the last failed to cross the footlights. At first he seemed to be having trouble with his lines. Nevertheless, not a bad performance.

Of the women, the Mayor's wife was most pleasing, particularly in her early lines through the window to her husband and to Dob (or Bob!). She moved with conviction, and . only lost her domination of the household in the last scene, where she was confined somewhat strictly to her own drawing-room couch. Her daughter was charming, with a pleasant voice. Her maidenly modesty, with downcast eyes, was, however, excessive, and the audience longed to see her face. Her tendency to side-step and uncertainty in her crosses probably indicated trouble with the female walk. The other ladies had much the same trouble, Korobkin's wife and the School Superintendent's wife ignoring the difficulty by marching on with manly strides. The former slouched rather badly on the couch, and the latter's lines were a recitation rather than a characterisation. The Locksmith's wife was a convincing figure of a woman, but her tirade to the "Inspector" was without climax and limited in hand gesture.

Of the minor officials, the Gendarme was most military in bearing at the end. The Constable was characterless, took shuffling small steps and was rather downcast, while the Police Superintendent could have improved his performance with a heel clip or two. The Waiter was competent, and would have been good had he not been left so long with a loaded tray and had he made more "business" with it. The Merchants had not given sufficient thought to their parts, perhaps not realising how important they were in their brief scene with the Mayor. Had their respective trades been obvious from their manner they would have got over well.

The introductory scene, while necessary to a proper understanding of the play, should have been shorter, or alternatively the characters should have been given some action to establish their relationship. Lighting was more than adequate. More variety could have been introduced in off-stage illumination, and possibly a more subdued effect at the opening of Act III would have prevented the feeling that everything was "fiat out" all the time. The set was adequate, but undressed. It should have given the impression of being cluttered with furniture and knick-knacks. Throughout there appeared to be a shortage of small props, making the actors' characterisations difficult. It was odd that Hlestakov should drink alone, that no one should smoke or read a book or paper, that the curtains were not used. Not enough thought had been given to the impedimenta not mentioned in the script.

Costume and make-up were good, although the ladies should have had a change of costume for Act III, Scene 1. Light hand make-up—or the lack of it—was noticeable in the case of the Judge and the Mayor.

This criticism may seem harsh, but it is not so intended—it is easy to criticise. The play was good entertainment and worthy of the School tradition. Its production, however, is an indication that, when the actor is deprived of Shakespearean poetry or Shavian wit, it is essentially his duty to weave into his part more than appears in the script.

E. C. L.

(Producer's Note.—The actual set, which E. C. L. modestly rates as "adequate" was admirable. The drawing-room struck a happy balance between grace and extravagance, and the inset attic was appropriately seedy. As usual, the stage "staff" was as quietly efficient during the actual presentations as it was noisily intrusive during rehearsal!)

Cast

 
Stage Staff

CRITIQUE du "MALADE IMAGINAIRE."

Il nous faut à nous tous adresser un cordial merci à la troupe française de sa visite si apprdéiée. Même chez un auditoire étranger cette représentation compétente et spirituelle a eu un succès très bien mérité.

La pièce elle-même, sans intrigue importante, est un oeuuvre de vieillard, plein de préjugés absurdes et de sentimentalité. Cependant l'humour, qui dépend du caractère qui se révèle par les paroles, est très fin. Il faut pourtant que la pièce soit très bien joude, pour développer cet humour. Et il en fut ainsi.

Il est vrai que les acteurs ne se trouvaient pas tout à fait à leur aise dans le peu d'espace qu'ils possédaient; il est vrai que peut-être y avait-il trop d'actions et de gestes destinés á faire rire. Il faut bien essayer de faire aussi bien que Molière. Il ne faut pas essayer de faire mieux.

D'ailleurs les acteurs ont très bien réussi. Le rôle d'Argan fut joué de hi façon traditionnelle, mais très réaliste; l'acteur fit voir très bien tout ce qu'il y a de risible dans ce caractère de bourgeois, qui veut bien vendre la main de sa fille pour se procurer des consultations gratuites. Toinette fut, comme toutes les femmes de ménage en France, vivace, maligne, pleine d'esprit. Angélique supporta bien son rôle de jeune fille obéissante, vertueuse, mais pleine d'une obstination noble. Sa diction ne semblait pas, cependant, à. nos oreilles anglaises, si claire que celle des autres acteurs. Béline, quoique très compétente, ne fut pas tout à fait la Béline de Molière, qui est plus gentille, plus maligne. Les rôles moins importants furent très bien joués. Les médecins, les notaires, les Diafoirus, tous furent tout ce que leur rôle leur permettait.

Enfin cette repédsentation très amusante et très bien jouée nous donna à tous bien de l'instruction, bien du plaisir.

D. N. JERVIS.

CHOIR.

The main event involving the Choir during the Autumn Term was Speech Day, when a programme, chiefly of traditional songs, was performed. Of these the most successful were "Down Among the Dead Men" and "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose," but the one outsider, a four-part setting of Handel's "Berenice" Minuet, was also popular. Smaller in numbers than in previous years ,the Choir was well balanced. Occasionally in the past the trebles and basses have together obscured the important middle parts.

A. W. B.

ORCHESTRA.

The Orchestra has shown signs of weakness caused by the July departure of several of its members. In order to maintain continuity it is essential that junior boys should take up an instrument early in their school life. It is none too soon at the age of eleven or twelve.

The Orchestra played in public at the School Play, when music was provided before and during the performance. It is worth recording that two members attended the Orchestral Summer Course at Sherborne, run by the Music Teachers' Association. This week of intensive orchestral playing, which could profitably be attended by any player in the School Orchestra, not only provides excellent musical experience but also offers an enjoyable holiday, with tennis, swimming, cricket, and dancing in large quantities.

A. W. B.

The Scientific Method.

"You place some Potassium Chlorate in a test tube and beat it."

FILM SOCIETY.

The Film Society has suffered a number of misfortunes this term. Of these, bad sound tracks have been the least tolerable. "Nicholas Nickleby" was such a miserable failure that a lengthy, but ultimately successful, correspondence with the distributors was started. It resulted in a refund of 30/-.

 The success of the last film show, at which we saw "Nine Men," makes one hope that the Society will be more fortunate during the Spring Term. Members are assured of the keenest efforts to obtain the best copies of all films hired.

It remains for me to request your continued support for a worthwhile activity.

M. V. S.

THE PHŒNIX CLUB.

The term opened with the appointment of a new secretary and a discussion of future policy. It has been encouraging to receive the support of many fifth formers; on occasion they have even outnumbered the sixth formers. Political topics have been popular, including a pre-election exchange of opinions and a discussion of the United Nations. The arts were remembered in criticising the film "Nicholas Nickleby" and the last number of the "Pharos," and in reading Christopher Fry's play "The Lady's Not for Burning." All these, especially the last, were enjoyed by the participants. For opening the film session we must specially thank a visitor, Mr. Shaw.

D. N. J.

THE JUNIOR SOCIETY.

This society was formed after a discussion of the film "Nicholas Nickleby." Its object is to meet every fortnight for a discussion or a lecture by a member. At the first meeting Duffy was chosen as secretary. Carr then gave a lecture on film projectors, illustrated on the epidiascope by Mr. Salter. Carr showed a film on what was probably one of the first projectors. The second meeting discussed the motion that "Homework is good for us"; the proposition was defeated by six votes. The meetings end at 4.50, but some members stay behind to discuss further meetings. A committee, consisting of one member from each form, has been elected, but a suitable name has yet to be found, as those so far suggested do not represent the ideas of the society.

MARIONETTES.

The meetings which followed Vivian Bennett's visit with his marionettes have borne fruit this term. A group of enthusiasts have been working in the Art Room on Wednesday evenings and at other times, and have produced eight complete, articulating figures. This cast of eight is ready for next term, when the puppeteers hope to acquire enough dexterity to bring them to life on a stage.

J. F.

CHESS CLUB.

This term has not been very busy. A House match was played, but other engagements prevented full teams. We defeated the Duke of York's School in the East Kent Trophy Competition. A team of juniors lost against the same opponents. Later on we combined with the "Dukies" against the Dover Chess Club; we lost, though the School contributed 2½ to the team's score of 3½ points.

PHILATELIC SOCIETY.

This term has been one of the most successful of late years. Many first, second, and third formers have joined, perhaps because of the added attractions the club has been able to offer. One of these was the exhibition of a member's album of religious stamps. Talks by members of the society have been given.

LIBRARY.

The increased use of the Library as a class-room has slightly reduced the demand for books during the dinner-hour sessions. The rules of the Library, still kept as few as possible, have been revised, and those sixth formers who habitually borrow large numbers of books on the same topic and hold on to them for months are advised to read Rule 5.

The prices of most books, already high, are being increased by nearly 50 per cent. early in 1952. Our annual grant from the K.E.C. will, therefore, buy fewer books. This means first that much greater care should be taken of the books, and secondly that the value of donated copies will likewise increase. We sincerely thank all those who have given books, both new and old. We are particularly pleased to note that several senior boys on leaving have presented a book each. It is to be hoped that this very desirable method of expressing gratitude to the School will become widespread.

At the beginning of the term Manning, Ruck, and Sheppard were appointed Library Assistants.

The following recently acquired books are worthy of attention:—

A. W. B.

COMBINED CADET FORCE.

The strength of the Force has now fallen to a total of 67—R.A.F. Section 46, Army 9, Basic 12. So far this school year we have enrolled only five members from all the Fourth Forms. The C.O. would like to point out that one of the main objects in forming a C.C.F. was to establish a Royal Navy Section, but to do this it is necessary to have at least 15 Cadets who have passed Certificate A, Part I. The majority of these Cadets must come from the Fourth Forms, and, provided that they enrol immediately, there is a possibility of forming such a Section in September. It is hoped to hold the Certificate A Examination (Parts I and II) towards the end of next term. Volunteers have every opportunity of rapid advancement, and will certainly benefit greatly from the excellent instruction of Sgt.-Majors Gosby and Hackett. Activities are not restricted to indoor work, and, provided the recruit enters in the right spirit, he can derive much satisfaction from the Force.

The annual camp was held with the R.A.F. at Hulavington. Twenty-six Cadets attended, and, despite the bad weather, they spent an enjoyable week. Each Cadet had about six hours flying, while some attended special courses on navigation, gliding, and the theory of flight. From Hulavington two Cadets, F/Sgt. Brown and Cdt. Devonshire, proceeded to a week's gliding course at R.A.F., Henlow.

Gliding training continues throughout the term each week-end at Hawkinge. Cdt. Watkins has obtained his B Certificate, while Cdts. Davidson, Willcox and Litchfleld have reached the A Standard. We have, thanks to Major E. Crush, M.C., of R.E. (B.D. Sqn.), also been able to use the range at Archcliffe.

School parades continue on Tuesdays and Fridays. In the R.A.F. Section a class of ten is preparing for the Advanced Examination under F/Sgt. Thomas and Mr. Smith. We would like to congratulate seven Cadets—Watkins (Credit), Linton, Ruck, Willcox, Woolhouse, Beer, and Duffy—on their success in the recent Proficiency Examination. We have had a Cadet Hut built, but there is little room for Cadets, since it is full of stores and equipment.

Finally, congratulations to Cdt. Grieves on being awarded his A.T.C. "Blue" for Athletics, and to Cpl. Halsey and Cdts. Jacobs and Grieves on receiving their Colours from 61 Group.

R. E. DAVEY. F/Sgt.

SOCCER.
1st XI.

The season began badly. Our early opponents, Harvey Grammar, who were clearly set for a run of success, overwhelmed our defence and carried both games by an aggregate of 15 goals to 4. There proved, however, to be nothing ominous about these reverses. No further games were lost, and the only draw was in an abandoned game.

The inclusion of Halsey in goal and Ledner at back tightened the defence. Gaps were still found, but, though we conceded goals, we finished up by scoring more, thanks largely to dash, opportunism, and great spirit. Piggott and Sellars ought to be mentioned in this connection. Price has been a fine player and captain. As loyal spectators may recall, this has been a season to be remembered for its weather after many of the results have been forgotten. The more praise to a team which has always finished strongly. Colours have been awarded to Price, Piggott, Sellars, and Ledner.

R. H. P.

Results:—

Won 8, Lost 2, Drawn 1.

Team: Halsey, Ede, Ledner, Jenkins, Price, Freeman-Home, Sellars, Clayson, Piggott, Dunford, McCalden.

Also Played: Janaway, Reader, Watkins, Litchfleld.

2nd XI.

Although heavily defeated in several games, the team was never guilty of not trying right up to the final whistle. Poor positioning, mainly by the defence, provided opponents with far too many scoring chances. Janaway, captain and centre-half, played energetically, and Kirk looked the most promising forward.

Team chosen from: Biddles, Tritton, West, Ramsden, Ellis, Janaway, Austen, Abbott, Kirk, Reader, Miller, Mockeridge.

Results:—

Colts XL

The Colts XI played very indifferent football, although on several occasions they were unlucky losers. Reluctance to adopt quick tackling methods was a common failing.

Results:—

Under Fifteen XI.

This eleven, in marked contrast to the Colts, played together as a team, and were most successful. Jones was a tower of strength.
Results:—

School, 5; Castlemount, 2.

Junior XI.

With Ashford Grammar School no longer fielding an under-fourteen side, the Juniors had fewer games this year. However, the season started well with a 9—0 victory over Harvey Grammar School. The team remained unbeaten for the first three matches, but they had to fight very hard in their return match against Harvey to force a draw. Towards the end of the season they were unfortunate to lose three of their players to the under-fifteen XI, including Jones, who had maintained a wall-like defence at centre-half, and Saunders, the outstanding forward. It was probably due to this that, although the team put up a good fight to the last, they were unable to keep their unbeaten record.

Results:—

FORM NOTES.

Upper VI Arts. enfolds the Head Prefect and three deputies, the others not being sufficiently hypocritical to rebuke juniors for offences that they commit themselves. Line-shooting Cadets are numerous, while another member, who frequently suffers from splinters in the fingers, is strongly advocating the introduction of red chessmen. Overheard: "You too can have a hair style like mine . . . Mixed dancing lessons is a good idea . . . Surely he can play soccer now that he's had his lung swept?"

Lower VI Arts. We all belong to one or more of three groups; the New Language Group, the "avant garde," the "derriere garde." The New Language Group is so called because it is campaigning for the adoption of a new language, in which, for instance, "I like this poet" becomes "This artist is for me better than such poetry as is not for me as good as he might be considered to—for me at least and I am sure you will agree—be." The Avant Garde learns a new script known as "scrawl," and sometimes goes to the .Phcenix Club. The Derriere Garde is so called because it is always behind in its work, owing to impositions, Lamartine, Vigny, Hugo, and certain members of the staff, learning to dance, forgetting how to dance, learning to be a Cadet, writing "Pharos" articles, and selling ice creams. They are also so called because they can speak French.

VI Economics.—Down a certain narrow unfrequented passageway, concealed from the prying eyes of all but chemistry masters, is the "sanctum sanctorum" of a select society. The passageway is dark, but at the end is enlightenment (not to mention draughts, cultured fugs, and a lad who, according to a master, ought to stand nearer the razor). But let me warn Fifth Form aspirants of our singular culture:—

    Sports: Fishing—usually for red herrings.

    Interests: 2½% Bank Rate. 1½% Short Tenn Discount Rate.

    Tastes: Gruesome.

    Problems: Price Control.

For Sale: Barty and Schnozzle, who come nearer to perpetual motion than any cat on hot bricks, because they are on the same hot brick, which won't do at all.

Lower VI Science.—14.28 % of the Form has its "A" Gliding Certificate. 85.68% goes dancing. 14.28% plays double bass in the Orchestra. 57.12% sings in the Choir. The entire hospital fund collection has gone to the Society for Incurable Alcoholics. The Hairdressers' Federation assures us that it takes three hours to do a "perm."

Remove.—Though a certain Sixth Former, who honours us on occasion because of his inability to cope with the English language, describes Remove as a conglomeration of loose-living sluggards, drug addicts, smokers, and hard workers, the form certainly lacks the reputation of Removes of the past. These have left their marks on the Form Room in the long list of feminine names scratched on the desk lids and the etchings on the window-glass—marks of which Ledner, our relic and the "old lag" of those good old days, is certainly proud.

The Form has, however, much in common with those of the past. Any smoking? Come to Remove. Any bullying? Come to Remove. Any broken windows? Come to Remove.

The strong arm of Mr. Murphy rules over all, probably because protection was needed for the four innocents who were too young for last year's examinations. Noise has decreased considerably since we were, so to speak, "relieved of our burden "; all that remains is to nominate a new "chopping block."

Upper V.—" Such little gentlemen . . ." To the casual visitor at those brief but intense moments between periods the scene must be horrific—a seething mass of demoniacal strife, compared to which the bloody, body-strewn battlefield of Bannockburn might be mistaken for the annual outing of the Girls' Friendly Society.

From one side, behind an impenetrable barrier of desks and chairs, the staunch defenders, treading water in their beads of sweat, fling chalk energetically, if not accurately. All around, behind, above, below, are the attackers. Screams of agony rend the clamour as retinas are forcibly removed and aural appendages find themselves oscillating at the ends of fine threads of flesh.

The attackers use every conceivable—and quite a few inconceivable—devices to penetrate the stronghold. One, disguised as a pair of compasses, is boring holes in a defender's leg; another, hidden inside Cornelius's case, "winds" everybody who comes within reach. Davidson, I unconcernedly swinging upside down from the light, plays with gusto and many wrong notes on his harmonica. Clark gazes out of the window, dreaming of—who can tell? (or rather, who can't?). "Jenny" does her home-work.

Suddenly the scout gives a warning of approaching trouble. Ammunition is hidden; furniture is mended; dismembered corpses are propped up in more or less lifelike attitudes; Linton is lifted down from the cupboard.

Interlude for animal-lovers:—

The Form's cyclists have been encouraged this term by the Hon. and Gallant T. of E., who gave over one period to the Description of a Bicycle Pump and How It Works. But we are at a loss to account for the "phutting" noises coinciding with the sudden appearance of a small green pellet travelling at a high velocity from, it seems, nowhere at all.

But I must reluctantly lower my pen, as I have to screw on Pettet's head, which unaccountably seems to have come unstuck during the melee. The Form Master has turned up, too. Whisht ye, while I dive into my desk and cause as much disturbance as possible looking for my Algebra books.

Upper IV.—We, too, are well below standard in the Chemistry Lab. We all enjoyed our visit to the French play; the play was not bad, either. We went to see the Girls' Grammar School play as well. I expect that was good, too.

Several masters regret that the Form poltergeist has been at it again, with special attention to a certain pencil-box. Our representatives in Senior Dramatics regret that:—

Middle IV.—That the Form football team has won only one game this season—against a weak Upper IV XI—does not mean that there has been any lack of enthusiasm. We must compliment Denis Ivory, who has been elected both Form and Football Captain, and has proved his ability to cope with both jobs. We were very pleased to have as our Form Master Mr. Marriott, who was our master in Middle I days.

Lower IV.—We are now getting used to the top corridor. Returning from our holidays, we found a new face in the ranks, on the person of Swatton, from King Alfred's School, Germany. Our football team has been reasonably successful, winning three and losing two matches. The Film Society has been well supported.

Upper III.—This year we have had an invader from the north. So large, in fact, that he may be called an invasion. This invasion has become the stenographer of "The Utopian," a new form magazine. We claim to be the only form to have missed football for six weeks, and yet, according to our science master, to have had it interfere with our "lab" periods. To save state money, which (Relative Pronoun agreeing with its Antecedent in gender, number and person, but governed in case by its use in its own clause) is needed to buy exercise books (Ugh!) why not sack all dentists?

Middle III.—A form magazine has been launched. Two "Form Rags" have already been issued. Most of the boys have joined clubs (especially the Film Society), and one has obtained a place in the Orchestra. Football is not so successful this year—we have lost most of our matches—but Charity Funds and other matters, including attendance, have been fairly satisfactory.

Lower III.—As well as reaching our Hospital Target of 31/- before half term, we started a form magazine and a form library.

Upper II.—Of our form activities football has been the most successful. Our newspaper has continued to run, but more contributions would be appreciated. A party went to see the film "When Worlds Collide, and a debate on it was held.

Middle II.—This year we received a letter from Sweden inviting us to exchange picture postcards. This we did, and most of us also sent letters, although we have not yet received letters in reply. Although the exams have not arrived yet, we have lost two of our boys—Graves to Upper II and Scanes to Lower II. In exchange we have had Rigden from "Uppers" and Medgett from "Lowers." In an average football year we have played Lower II twice (3—0 and 1—1) and Upper II three times (3—3, 0—3, and 2—0).

Lower II.—This term we have broken our record of never winning a football match by beating Middle II 6—0. We must add that only six Middle II players turned up. We have a newcomer with a strong Yorkshire accent; we are all sure that he will succeed in blowing up his home with his chemistry experiments. We have lost a very promising young actor.

Upper I.—Our first impressions of the School are that we like it. At football we have won two matches, lost two, and drawn four. Our opinion of masters is, on the whole, good. We shall never reach the term's Charity Target (27/-) for we have only 14/6 so far.

Middle I.—

Lower I.—Lower I has had many exciting times, but a few disappointments But we are very grateful to the masters.

HOUSE NOTES.

Priory.—After last year's success great keenness is required from everyone in the House if we are to retain the Championship Shield. Many of our Senior School stalwarts have left, but with all-round support we can again win the Championship. At the time of writing only two House matches have been played. The 1st XI were not disgraced in losing 4—2 to Park, while the 2nd XI won to the tune of 9—0. All 4th, 5th, and 6th Formers will be expected to compete in the Cross-country Race for the Powell Cup at the end of the Easter Term. For this it is necessary to have no less than three practice runs. So put your backs into it, Priory House.

K.E.L.

Park.—So far this year there has been a marked increase in keenness. This brought results on the football field, when we beat Priory 1st XI, a supposedly stronger team, by 4—2. It is to be hoped that this enthusiasm will not wane when we try our hand at Rugby and Cross-country running.. In connection with the latter, it must be remembered that, even if we do not obtain good individual placings, we can gain valuable points by "packing" and getting as many runners as possible home within the standard time. In the absence of individual "stars," House members must show their enthusiasm and cultivate a House spirit which will stand us in good stead when the younger generation come to carry on the sporting tradition of Park House.

W. W.

Frith.—It is difficult to judge our strength as yet, as younger boys are still being tried out, but Soccer results are promising. We hope to maintain the upward grade established by Hearn during his period of office, and to show our appreciation of his endeavour by winning the House Championship this year.

G. P.

Astor.—I should like to take this opportunity of welcoming all recruits to our ranks. I hope they will quickly capture the Astor spirit and give of their best to the House. The wild desire of every House Captain is that his House should win the coveted Challenge Shield. This year, with a little more effort from everyone, it may be possible to realise this ambition. But not without hard work. The fact that each Soccer XI has won the one match played is encouraging, but it would be even more encouraging to see more red shirts at Rugger and Cross-country practices.

R. J. J.

Dinner Prefect:

"Cursed with an appetite keen I am,

    And I'll subdue it

    And I'll subdue it

And I'll subdue it—with cold roast lamb."

VALETE

(S. 1. 2=School 1st. 2nd Team. H 1, 2=House 1st, 2nd Team. G.C.E. O, A=General Cert. of Education, Ordinary, Advanced Level—Passed in number of subjects shown in brackets).

ABBOTT, R. (1947). Soccer (5.2).

ALMOND, D. S. V. S. (1947). C.C.F. To Harvey Grammar School.

BEER, A. J. (1946). G.C.E. 0 (2). A.T.C.

BELFORD, D. S. (1945). Rugby (H.1). G.C.E. A (3). To University.

BISHOPP, E. B. (1947). Soccer (H.).

BUTCHER, D. E. (1947). Soccer (Colts). Cricket (Colts).

CLITHEROE, A. J. A. V. (1947). C.C.F. intends to be Moulder.

CROOKS, M. L. (1949). G.C.E. A (2). To R.A.F.

DALE, G. W. (1947). Farming.

DANDO, D. F. (1947). G.S.C. with Matrie. Rugby (S.1). Soccer (H.1). Cricket (H.1). C.C.F. (Private Pilot's Licence). Gliding A Cert. Choir.

DEAN, G. E. (1947). Rugby (Colts). C.C.F. Arts and Crafts.

DUFFY, A. (1946). Rugby (H.2). C.C.F. Dramatics.

DYER, R. W. (1948). To Barton Secondary School.

GREENE.,M. J. (1950). To Maidstone.

GRIEVES. D. G. (1945). Soccer (H.2). Cricket (H.2). Athletics (S.). Dramatics. To
Civil Service.

HOBBS, P. C. (1950). To Ramsey.

HOLLAND, F. E. (1946). G.C.E. O (1). Cricket (S.1). Soccer (S.2). Rugby (H.). To Coal Board, Tilmanstone.

HORNE, G. J. (1947). Soccer (H.2). Rugger (H.2). Bricklayer.

HUGHES, A. A. (1946). To P.O. Engineering.

IBELL. R. G. (1946). G.C.E., O (2)

JONES, D. L. (1946). G.C.E. O (1). C.C.F.

de JOTEMPS, B. (1951, Oct.-Dec.). Returned to France.

LANE, B. (1947). C.C.F. Dramatics. Left Dover.

LAWRENCE, K. F. (1944). Prefect. Priory House Captain. H.S.C. G.C.E. A (3). Rugby (S.1). Cricket (S.2). Soccer (H.2). Cross-country (S.). Athletics (H.). Choir. Phoenix. To National Service and Customs and Excise.

LESTER, J. R. (1945). G.C.E. A (1). Rugby (S.1). A.T.C. To Art School.

LUCKHURST. R. (1950).

MARTIN, J. R. (1945). G.C.E. A (3). Prefect House Vice-Captain. Rugby (H.2). Soccer (H.2). Cricket (H.2). Cross-country. Chess. To Tax Office and National Service.

NEWING, R. (1949). G.C.E. O (2). To Richborough, Engineering Apprentice.

PAIN, F. A. T. (1947). Soccer (H.1). Rugby (H.2). Arts and Crafts.

PRICE, G. (1945). House Captain. Soccer School Captain. G.C.E. A (1). Cricket
(H.1). To R.A.E.C.

ROCKEY, N. W. L. (1951, Sept.). To Chatham.

SELLARS, T. H. (1946). G.C.E. O (4). Soccer (S.1). Rugby (H.1). Cricket (H.1).

STEPHENS, D. C. (1949). C.C.F. To Weston-super-Mare.

STIRLING, G. F. (1947). Electric Welder.

TITMUSS, M. E. D. (1946). G.C.E. O (2). Soccer (H.Q.). Cricket (H.2). Rugby (H.2). C.C.F. Arts and Crafts. Dramatics.

WARING, S. L. (1945). G.S.C. with Matric. Rugby (H.1). A.T.C. to Vickers Armstrong, Aeronautical Engineering.

WILLISS, P. J. (1951). Transferred.

WRAITH, P. J. E. (1947). Prefect. G.C.E. A (4). Arts and Crafts. To University.

== OLD PHAROSIANS.==

Soccer Match: 15th December, 1951.

It was a hard game, with more than one bloody nose but not one departure from that good humour which is expected of this seasonable occasion.

The Old Boys got a quick one in while the wind within and behind them blew in their favour, but the School got one back and a score of two all at half-time was a fair outcome of much effort on both sides.

The School then established a lead of two goals, but the elder gentlemen scored one in return and put their best men~ to the forefront in an effort to come to terms. It was not quite to be, and their disorganised defence yielded two further goals. A final score of 6—3 left the School well satisfied and the Old Boys not without honour. The teams were:—

School: Halsey; Ede, Ledner; Jenkins, Price, Home; B. Sellars, Dunford, Piggott, Clayson, McCalden.

Old Boys: Butler; Fisher, T. Sellars; Watts, Allen, McManus; Bacon, Carless, Carr, Argent, Broach.

ANNUAL RE-UNION.

The Old Pharosian Re-union Dance has been held at the School each Christmas since the war. In 1951 it was held on Thursday, 27th December, from eight o'clock to midnight, and the number present rose to about 220, a post-war record. The evening was as wild and windswept as Old Pharosians have now come to expect.

Mr. W. B. Pearce, this year's President, and Mrs. Pearce, together with the Headmaster and Mrs. Booth, welcomed the Old Boys and their guests. Mr. Baxter, Mr. Darby, the Rev. Llewellyn Langley, and other members of the staff, past and present, were among the company, and the Old Boys ranged in seniority from C. Watts (1909-15) to recent members of the present Sixth Form. There were thus assembled members of the 1st XIs of 1915, 1951, and many years between. Mrs. Turnpenny attended as an "Old Boy" by virtue of the fact that she remained as a pupil of the School when it ceased to be a Teachers' Training Centre and became the Boys' County School. Other well-known Old Pharosians included A. Thomas, Major Landry (on leave from Germany), L. Parker (who comes over from Canterbury each year), Frank Prescott, Reg Cuff, and George Plater.

Of the dance it may be said that time passed agreeably and sociably. One Old Boy showed that he could do a tango, regarded with envy or horror according to prejudice, by an interested company. A Progressive Barn Dance proved a wonderful chaos because two or three well-meaning persons were issuing different instructions along the line of the dance. But, after all, most people come for the general goodwill and the supper. There was plenty of both.

K. H. R.

NEWS OF OLD BOYS

F. ALLEN is in his second year of a finals course for Geography Honours at L.S.E.,
London. He says: "They don't teach you much—they dispute theory among themselves."

E. P. ASHMAN writes from Singapore in confirmation of the climatic slanders generally issued about that region. "It really does rain just like a big bucket being emptied."

TOMMY BEER arrived home in Dover from troubled Egypt in time for Christmas.

Dr. B. A. BILBY. We quote from "The Times" of August, 1951: "The Committee representing the Royal Society of Sheffield University has appointed Dr. B. A. Bilby as Sorby Research Fellow to work in the metallurgy department of Sheffield University on Martensitic transformation and deformation twinning in crystals."

Drum Major P. BUSS, of the 1st Battalion the Gloucestershire Regiment was reported missing after the Imjin River action. Reports that he is a prisoner of war have now been confirmed by a War Office telegram to his parents. We hope that an exchange of prisoners may be arranged and that Buss may soon be home again in Dover.

D. F. CROUCH has got a place at Guy's Hospital Dentat School, and commenced studies there in October.

R. EFEMY is at a Church of England Theological College at Cuddeaden, where he will be in residence for two years. He got a 2nd Class Honours in French at Oxford.

R. L. FENWICK, of Hornsey Y.M.C.A.. Tottenham Lane, London, wishes to contact any other 1945-50 Old Pharosians who are living in London,

P. HALL called at School on 13th November. He had been on manoeuvres and is expecting release in August. In September he begins a Teachers' Training Course at King Alfred's College, Winchester, where he will be joined by P. JANAWAY. G. PRICE will follow them there after he has done his three years in the R.A.E.C.

D. V. HENDERSON was at the Old Boys' soccer match on December 15th. He is an Inspector of Ordnance at Hong Kong and was home for an interview for a Regular Commission.

Sgt. W. J. MONEY is in the R.A.F. near King's Lynn, and writes: "We flew over Dover at 23,000 feet, and at that height we could see from Southend to Portsmouth."

D. G. SIMMONDS, now at Hull University, has been distinguishing himself as a player in the Universities Athletic Union Rugger XV.

Rev. L. TAYLOR called at School in October on six months' leave from Libreville, where. Mr. Baxter claims, his knowledge of French has enabled him to become inspector of Schools of all denominations. (Junior Form magazines please copy.)

D. W. WHALL called at School while he was on embarkation leave, expecting a draft
to the Far East.

Dr. J. WILLIAMS (1934-42), R.A.M.C. met Ron Collins (R.A.) at a cocktail party in Hong Kong at the end of the past year.

Recent Bridegrooms: Terry Jenner (St. Margaret's), R. W. Blackmore (Dover), and R. G. Spear (London).

== PARENTS' ASSOCIATION==

Following our usual practice we organised Christmas parties for the boys in the Lower and Middle School, and helped the Prefects by paying for the orchestra for their dance. The Association funds are still too low to shoulder all the expenses of these parties, and once again we had to appeal to parents. We are looking forward to the time when our income will permit us to extend the scope of our activities. To do this we must increase our membership. At present less than one quarter of the parents are members. It is to the parents of the new boys that we look to keep the Association going. The annual subscription is low—only 2/6 a parent. What about it, parents?

Members and other parents are asked to watch the announcements column in the local press for news of our social activities.

A. R. TAYLOR, Hon. Sec.