J.R.T.

IN BRIEF

    Staff changes have been this term more considerable than at any time since the immediate post-war period. On other pages we take our farewell—in, we hope, only an official sense—of Messrs. Pearce, Willis, Constable, Butcher, and Downs. We welcome Mr. T. S. Walker (from North Manchester High School for Boys) as Senior Physics Master; Mr. G. Bailey (from Carnegie College), who is to take charge of P.T.; Mr. P. L. Dale (from Durham and Reading Universities), the new Music Master; and Mr. J. G. Dixon, a former Master, who returns to help with Science and Mathematics.

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    The programme of visiting speakers and their subjects, has included:— Mme. A. Matley, on Moliere (in French); Lt.-Cmdr. H. E. White, on Careers
in the Royal Navy; Mr. A. G. Tait, on New Zealand; Canon Sang Mark, on
Polynesia; and Mr. Hickson, of the Canterbury College of Art, on Careers
in Art.

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    Congratulations to J. E. Halsey (VI Economics) on being awarded a State Scholarship.

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    A. R. Horsfield (VI Arts) was awarded an Open Scholarship in Modern Subjects at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

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    The first award of the D. G. Thomas Memorial Scholarship at Bristol University has been made this year—to J. P. Sutton (VI Science). This Scholarship was endowed by Mrs. Thomas in memory of her husband, who
served on the Staff here from 1901 to 1926.

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    Craftwork in wood and metal was exhibited by senior boys at the Handicraft Exhibition held by the Institute of Handicraft Teachers during their Easter Conference at the Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone.

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    We acknowledge with thanks recent issues of Langtonian, Manwoodian,
Anchor, Harveian, Dovorian, Ruym, Bordenian, and the magazine of Faversham Grammar School.

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    For our illustrations we are indebted to the Dover Express (for the block of the Marionettes picture), to P. Taylor (for photographs of Staff and of a scene near Dover), and to J. N. Hollyer (for his drawing of birds).

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

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    The next issue of the Pharos will appear early in February, 1953. Contributions should be submitted by mid-December, 1952.

TWENTY ONE

    During the Autumn Term, 1952, several events will commemorate the twenty-first anniversary of the opening of the present school buildings. The Joint Committee of Old Boys, Parents, and Staff have arranged a Ball in celebration of the occasion; it will take place in the Town Hall on 14th November. A few days later, November 20th, the Speech Day address will be given by Sir William Rolfe Nottidge (Vice-Chairman of the Kent County Council), who presided at the official opening of the new premises twenty-one years ago. And on 9th December (an exact anniversary of the service in 1931) a Thanksgiving Service will be conducted, in St. Mary's Church by the Vicar, the Rev. A. Stanley Cooper. The sermon will be preached by the Bishop of Dover, and the Mayor and Corporation are to be invited.

AMERICAN SUPPER

    A committee of parents, old boys, and masters came into being early this year for two purposes; firstly, to arrange due observation of the twenty-first anniversary of the School's entry into the present buildings, and, secondly, to add financially to the Old Pharosians' War Memorial Fund, which will not yet provide the intended pavilion.
    The committee decided that the first of its enterprises should be a supper on Friday, 4th July. This day, being American Independence Day, is sometimes observed across the Atlantic by suppers to which all corners bring their own supper baskets and share in a general jollification.
    About 280 people took up the idea. Some ladies came up to School in the afternoon to set out their table linen, flowers, and elegant china. By 7.30 there were in the Hall many people, much food, a lot of noise, little elbow room, possibly not enough coffee, and an urn that refused to boil for tea. The Science Labs overcame this potential disaster, and the entertainment got under way.
    The Dover Operatic and Dramatic Society gave a programme of songs, mainly from Gilbert and Sullivan. Mr. R. Winter presented this part of the entertainment, and there were other Old Boys among the performers. Later in the evening the Dover Players acted a play entitled "Mr. F.," in which two Old Boys took parts and the producer was Mr. John Foley.
    As far as is known there was no broken china and no damage to Anglo-American or other relationships. About a hundred dollars were added to the Memorial Fund.
    For the success of the evening credit must be given to a large number of organisers, helpers, and performers, and, above all, to Mr. and Mrs. Ruffell, who undertook the main responsibilities.

== MAGAZINE ==
A TIMELY WARNING

(Readers are requested not to look at this item, which is intended for
members of the Pharos Writers' Union only.)
    The Secretary of the P.W.U. writes: "While reading, in the course of my secretarial duties, a disreputable publication, I recently came across a disgraceful advertisement:—

MAKE PHAROS WRITING YOUR RACKET TOO!

            Learn the closely-guarded secrets of Pharos writers!
            Send five guineas to learn how you too may take up this profitable hobby.
    I availed myself of union funds to invest in one of these courses, and I now publish it as a grim warning of this disgraceful attack on our privileges"

LESSON I, HOW TO WRITE WITTY ARTICLES.

    This is the fundamental craft the Pharos Writer must learn. The subject is immaterial. Any common object in daily use, or a topic culled from Paul Jennings, Stephen Potter, or Beachcomber will serve admirably. The following simple rules should be borne in mind:—
    1. Every witty article contains:—
        (a) One reference to school dinners;
        (b) One reference to the staff;
        (c) One reference to homework;
        (d) One reference to prefects, sixth formers, etc.
    2. Your article should begin with a humorous definition.
    3. The second paragraph should begin: ". . . are used for, etc."
    4. The last paragraph can be left to the discretion of the writer, his exquisite wit having full play.
    If you follow these rules you cannot but produce a first-rate witty article. It will be good enough for the Pharos, even if it has not the brilliance of the following specimen:—

PENS.

    Pens are thin, like school sausages (see Rule 1, Section a). but long, like the table prefect's (see Id). They have a point at the end for fishing in inkwells (definition, see Rule 2).
    They are used for (Rule 3) forging notes to schoolmasters (Rule lb).
    (Rule 4) they usually begin their life in Canada as trees and iron ore, and finish in Upper Sixth Arts as weapons of war. (Note the exquisite subtlety of this—the joke would never be seen by anyone below the third form.)

LESSON IN. HUMOROUS POEMS.

    These are easier than humorous articles. A joke can be spun out to much greater length. If you use parody you need not even bother to find the requisite number of rhymes. The same rules apply as for witty articles. A humorous poem is merely a witty article in rhyme. Examine and imitate this exquisite example:—

THE SONG OF A BOY DOING AN IMPOSITION.

    It is equally easy to write limericks. If your limerick seems to lack sparkle, as does this one:—

simply change the spelling, and you cannot fail to get an uproarious result:—

Uproarious—but exquisite.

LESSON IN, SERIOUS POETRY.

    You need not worry very much about this. It is only used to fill up odd corners. No one ever reads it. Still, if you cannot write humorous poetry, you might try it.
    Since you dare not write emotional poetry (especially love poetry), which the Pharos would not accept, or any kind of personal poetry (in case anyone should get to know what sort of person you are), you will have to write descriptive poetry, This is easy. Obtain, or even make up, a nice selection of images, as bizarre as you like (Sixth Arts is used to " modern poetry," and no one else will care), stir in a little bogus ecstasy, and there you are:—

MOONLIGHT.

LESSON IV. SERIOUS ARTICLES.

    That is, Reports, Form Notes, etc., etc. As these are never read, you need take little pains with them. In any case, the Pharos staff is there to correct or often re-write them, so why worry? Simply remember these rules:—
    1. Don't try to compete with the original contributions. If you actually have something to say, spin it out, and submit it as an original article.
    2. If you must be witty, put your joke in a peculiar place. It will attract much more attention in that way. Here is an exquisite example:—

LOWER SIXTH ARTS VISIT THE GLUE FACTORY.

    Under the watchful eye of our music master, Lower Sixth Arts visited last year the
famous glue factory at East Dunford. There we saw a lot of engines for making glue. We are very thankful to the school for letting us see how glue is made. As the prefect in charge remarked: " We are very glad we've gum."

    Unfortunately two boys fell into a vat of boiling glue, which spoilt an otherwise very enjoyable visit.

    One sure way to improve your account is to write it in French. Then you will be able to make your French master write it for you (in effect) instead of the sub-editors, who have not so much time to spare as your teacher of French.

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    "Comrades! " ends the Secretary of the P.W.U., "this is the greatest attack on our privileges since the discontinuance of the Chronicle of the Well. There is grave risk that now everyone will be able to write Pharos articles! "

I REMEMBER.

THE SEA HORSE.

    Nature outdid herself when she assembled the sea horse. This bizarre creature, of which there are more than forty species, varying in length, has the arched head and neck of a stallion, the chest of a fighting cock, and the prehensile tail of a monkey. It changes colour as quickly as a chameleon. Its eyes pivot independently, so that it can look in all directions. To top this, the male has a kangaroo-like pouch in which the little ones are born.
    Sea horses are masters of camouflage. While most are grey or black, those in the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea often wear waistcoats splattered with pink, yellow, blue, or white. At the approach of danger, myriads of brilliant-hued sea horses can turn darker and impersonate the surrounding rocks. Others look like strips of sea weed waving gently in the water.
    Sheathed in suits of bony armour, sea horses have to swim standing up, propelling themselves by fins on their backs. They keep their course by means of two small steering fins, one on each side of the head.
    The worst thing that can happen to the sea horse is for him to get a puncture, for his buoyancy is stabilised by a bladder. If a single bubble of gas escapes from the chamber, his specific gravity is disturbed and he sinks to the bottom. There he has to stay until he can refill the bladder with gas; but he is in no danger of being eaten, for he is hard, brittle, and leathery.
    The courtship of sea horses begins with a wooing dance. In this they gyrate and gambol round each other. After the period of courtship the male and female meet, the male receiving the eggs in his pouch and fertilising them. The babies remain in his pouch until they are big enough to take care of themselves, and then they are let free. In this way even more sea horses are produced, to fascinate man as they always have done. They remain one of the smaller things in Nature—beautiful, wonderful, complex, and mysterious—at which mankind will marvel for years to come.

M. H. Ford (Lower VI Arts).

UTOPIA.

(Re-printed by kind permission of the Editor of " The Carrion.")

ROAD UP!

    The silent drizzle falls steadily on the group of workmen sitting huddled under raincoats at the side of the road. They sit, chilled to the bone, watching the tiny rivulets running down into the hole they have dug, making the soil thick and muddy. Already a pool of muddy water has formed at the bottom, and an old shovel is nearly covered. None of the workmen makes any effort to get it out; they just sit, chewing sodden sandwiches for which they have no appetite, not speaking to one another, and not even troubling to think. A mud-covered car splashes past, covering them with more filthy mud and water.
    Someone curses, and, struggling to his feet, squelches down into the hole to try and dig out some of the mud. Pushing his slime-covered shovel in, he starts to heave out some of the sticky mess, but, after one or two shovels-full, he throws it down with an oath and starts to climb out of the hole to join his comrades. He huddles down with them, and they sit and stare helplessly, while the hole gets stickier and muddier.

M. Bingham (Upper IV).

WHAT IS A SIXTH FORMER?

    Between the ignorance of "School Cert." and the sagacity of Advanced Level comes the Sixth Former.
    A Sixth Former is a scientist with a table tennis bat in his hand; an artist with a Paris magazine in his pocket; an economist with verbal indigestion.
    He likes: Private study, music lesson, P.T., and the girls' school.
    He hates: Work, bun duties, school caps, and selling ice cream.
    He gives: The best hours of his dinner-time, lines, headaches to masters, dinner to juniors, and receives in return. . . . ?
    In his pocket are poker dice, ping-pong balls, letters, photographs, and an unmistakable reek of tobacco.
    Juniors hate him, masters tolerate him, secretaries bear with him, and Fifth Formers look forward to being one of "them."
    However, when life looks bright for the junior and everything seems to be going fine, he can cure it all with those two magic words: "Take fifty!"

F. J. Boyne (Lower VI Science).

ADVICE.

    Stop! Don't read this! You're only wasting your time. If you're sensible, take my advice and stop! What do you gain from it? Nothing at all. Use some self-control! Stop at once!
    I suppose you're still reading it. The magic of my pen is bewitching you. However, you're half-way through now. You are compelled to carry on reading. Exercise your will-power, and stop. You can't? Your curiosity is getting the better of you.
    This is the end. I hope you have enjoyed wasting your time. I warned
you.

A COUNTRY VILLAGE.

(Re-printed by kind permission of the Editor of the form magazine,
“Revue de la Sixieme A.”)

BELIEVE IT OR NOT.

    Twister Tom was just an ordinary burglar. In fact, he was just an ordinary man. He was, of course, like all burglars, an undoubted friend of the police and greatly respected by them.
    Late one night he got up and dressed in the professional costume of all burglars—black and white striped shirt, little black mask, and a jemmy prominently displayed in the hip pocket. Shouldering his little brown sack, inscribed “Swag” in large black letters, he made his way to Lord Doonedale’s mansion. After trying all the doors and windows of this mighty house and sensing, as all good burglars do, a burglar alarm at each, he sat down on a conveniently-placed garden seat and meditated.
    He was in this position when a man of about fifty years, with a monocle in his right eye, came up to him. Tom looked at him, from his neat black shoes to his even neater bow tie, passing en route a pair of neat pin-stripe trousers and a black jacket.
    “This,” he thought, “must be the Earl himself.”
    “Can you not get in?” asked the Earl.
    “No,” replied Tom, in a very perplexed tone.
    “Why do you not walk through the wall?”
    “Blimey!” thought Tom. “This geyser’s daft.” Aloud, he said: “I can’t. Can you?”
    “Oh, yes,” said the Earl. “I am the family ghost.” And, with a hollow laugh, he disappeared into the darkness, while Tom, forgetting all the rules that true burglars never forget, fled.

W. Gulliver (Upper IV).

THE DAILY ROUND.

THE SEAMY SIDE.

(A sequel to reading H. G. Wells's" History of Mr. Polly")

    "Can't think what made me get married," said Mr. Polly testily." I was falsely lured into it by a self-centerised woman." He was sitting on a gate, swinging his legs, kicking the bars viciously as if they were the woman in question. "A beastly, self-centerised, luracious woman! All women are luracious! Till they get a husband; then they go all shoveacious! Shoveacious ambituisity! Fah!"
    And Mr. Folly began a little chant, accompanied by blowy little whistles through his moustache. "Women - are - no - good - tarara . phew - too - domitigious - men - tata pheew - they're - all - phew - too - shoveacious an' luracious an' - naggacious an' - good gracious!"
    He broke off, suddenly remembering that he had long been due home, and that Miriam would have a lot to say when he got back. He got reluctantly off the gate and set off for home, muttering as he went "I dunno, women! 'Orrible frusterin' punctilorious lot! Can't leave a man in peace; must circumveniate him with timetables and such! Think I'll go off and hermitate. That's it - hermitate! I'll be much better off hermitatin'. Fah! Marriage!"

D. Austin (ex-Upper IV).

SPLEEN.

FROM RANK TO FILE.

    A jovial, good-natured British workman arrived at the school, carrying a little black box. We gathered that there was to be an execution. The victims stepped in braces from the ranks and were told to make themselves comfortable. They were then shot, without even a farewell grin. The results were placed in the criminal files and could be purchased at 2/6 each.

D. H. D. (Upper IV).

==THE STAFF==
Mr. W. E. PEARCE.

    Thirty-seven years ago, in September, 1915, Mr. W. E. Pearce was appointed to assist with the scientific and mathematical studies in the School, then at Ladywell and a year later in the new building in Frith Road. The School was young and vigorous, and developed rapidly in scholarship and games, a condition of affairs which demanded interest and activity from Staff as well as boys. It was natural, therefore, to find Mr. Pearce taking part in soccer and cricket, but he is remembered chiefly at this stage as one of the foundation officers of the Cadet Corps, which was strong numerically, had a band much in demand, and paraded at most of the public functions. And at Ebbw Vale, of course, the Corps was our greatest pride, and Brigade-Major Pearce, together with Major. Coulson and the N.C.O.s, was in great demand to assist with the local Home Guard.
    The introduction of rugby football is entirely due to Mr. Pearce, who, one may be surprised to know, is a native of Newport, Mon., and therefore followed the rugby tradition, played for his College, and foisted this barbaric game on us South Easterners. (An Old Boy recently recalled that “Wep” always carried a stick when he was coaching beginners in those days.)
    In 1937 Mr. Pearce became Housemaster of Buckland (Frith) House, and in 1938 Second Master of the School. His interest and work as such are known to all of us.
    But the greatest work undertaken by him has, of course, been in the laboratory, first at Frith Road and, since 1932, at Astor Avenue. His ingenious mind has had full play in the lay-out and construction of the laboratories, and has provided apparatus for original experiments not included in the normal school course nor in the ordinary text book. Of the making of his books there appears to be no end. It is some time now since the millionth copy was sold, and there are others awaiting the leisure time which should soon be his. Yet, perhaps, his highest joy in the future will be to glance at the Honours Board to recall all those gifted scholars who were first directed towards success under his guidance in the laboratories.
    To complete a long period of useful, successful, and happy service, Mr. Pearce ends his career here as President of the Old Pharosians, an honour warmly accorded by the Old Boys and joyfully accepted by the Senior Master. But we have not seen nor heard the last of Mr. Pearce, for he will still be in Kent and not too far from the centre of affairs
educational. May he and Mrs. Pearce live long to enjoy a retirement so well earned, and may he occupy for many years to come one of the seats in that row reserved on Sports Day for those whose work here is completed.

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MR. A. B. CONSTABLE AND MR. S. F. WILLIS.

    In a farewell note regarding Mr. Constable and Mr. Willis it is easier to connect them in parallel than in series. Both have given over thirty years’ service to the School: Mr. Willis joined the Staff in September, 1919, as Senior History Master and Music Master, and Mr. Constable came to us in May, 1920, as Senior Chemistry Master. On ceremonial occasions both wear a simple hood splashed with red— although, as a recent investigation showed, this has little meaning for Sixth Formers.
    Their achievements in the classroom are inscribed elsewhere, but that has certainly not been the whole of their contribution to School life. Present members of the School may like to know that once they were both very useful members of the Staff football team, and also that they spent many enjoyable evenings at the nets at Longhill to maintain their
place in the Staff v. Boys matches at Crabble.
    Old Boys will remember the keen interest they both took in the welfare of the School Corps. Mr. Willis must often think of the march of his unit to Betteshanger Camp, of the liveliness of camps at Hythe, and of the salty drinking water at Dymchurch. For many years Mr. Constable attended our camps as M.O., and was surprisingly generous with his gifts of pills at roll call.
    In pre-war days Mr. Constable’s main interest, apart from economy of materials during practical chemistry, was swimming, and our standard was very high. There must be many Old Boys who still prize a silver or bronze medal of the R.L.S.A. We believe that, owing to Mr. Willis’s skill and patience, our music has always been distinctive. The delight afforded by the singing on Speech Days, the moods engendered by the organ music before and during School prayers, are very pleasant memories.
    What will they do in retirement? Mr. Constable, as Chairman of the Gas Consultative Committee and as a member of the Dover Town Council, will certainly not find his time hang heavily. Mr. Willis will always have the inexhaustible pleasures of his music and the demands of his garden. Perhaps they will occasionally find time to visit the School.
We hope so.

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MR. D. R. BUTCHER.

    Mr. Butcher came to the School in 1946 to take charge of Physical Education. He came direct from service in the Royal Navy, and much of his bearing and attainment have borne the stamp of that service.
    Some may feel that we live in a shabby age, accepting untidy habits. You had only to read Mr. Butcher’s notices to know that he is a tidy worker and a most capable organiser. To efficiency he coupled a kindly good-nature, a feat neither common or easy. He has been deservedly popular with boys and masters.
    The standard of displays by boys on Open Evenings, in the annual House competitions, and on other occasions, has demonstrated the quality of his work in the gym. He has done much for School games, in which respect none can match the whole range of sports to which he has applied the benefit of his experience.
    He is taking a Commission in the Royal Air Force as an Organiser of P.T. We are very sorry to lose him. He will be missed and remembered in local sport.

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MR P. H. DOWNS.

    Mr. Downs was four years with us. During that time he impressed us with a wealth of knowledge obtained during a very wide experience of the world, and with a fund of dry humour, often exercised.
    Essentially a practical man, Mr. Downs was at home and happy in the inner fastnesses of the Physics and Chemistry Labs, where his work with explosive substances did not go unnoticed. On other occasions he was seen shooting the sun.
    His practical gifts were by no means confined to teaching. Many of the Staff watches went the better for his attention. He was mechanically minded and a lover of boats, though the vagaries of wind and tide could lead to difficulties with his time-table. The loss of his own boat, driven aground earlier in the year, was a great disappointment to him.
    P.H.D. was not the sort to stand any nonsense, as those who passed through his hands soon came to realise. He had the independence of mind of a native of North Staffordshire, and will long be remembered both by his ex-colleagues and by those whom he taught.

STAFF TRIAL.

    At the end of the Easter Term the Staff presented the trial scene from " The Merchant of Venice." Unfortunately the result was negative. No great feeling of sympathy was aroused towards the unjustly treated Shylock (Mr. Payne), nor, on the other hand, did one have pity for Antonio. (It must, however, be noted that Mr. Ruffell took on this part at very short notice.) Antonio himself, though admitting the uselessness of attempts to persuade the Jew to forego his dues, had the opportunity to win the sympathy of the audience. This he did not do.
    Nor was he aided by his passive lords, except towards the end by Gratiano (Mr. Murphy). Shylock did not succeed in convincing the audience that he had been cheated of his bond, although Shakespeare provides the opportunity. The fault lay partly in occasional inaudibility. The result was that the play seemed to become a mere courtroom suit, with one man successful and the other not.
    Mrs. Large, as Portia, provided a polished performance—her gestures were pleasing and her voice clear, if slightly monotonous.
    Other parts were:— The Duke (Mr. Booth). Bassanio (Mr. Denham), Nerissa (Mrs. Walton), and a Lord (Mr. Cowell). The play was produced by Mr. Ruffell.

J. E .Halsey (Upper VI Economics).

== SCHOOL REPORTS ==
G.C.E. EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1952.

ADVANCED LEVEL (Subjects Passed Indicated):—
Cheeseman (Eng. Lit., French),

Makey (Eng. Lit., History, French),

Marsh (Eng. Lit., Geography, Latin, French),

Reader (Eng. Lit., Latin, French),

Watkins (Eng. Lit., History).

Horne (Geography, Economic History, Economics).

Gibbs (Geography, Economic History, Economics),

Halsey (Geography, Economic History, Economics),

Archer (Pure Maths., Applied Maths., Physics),

Devonshire (Physics),

Jacobs (Pure Maths., Applied Maths., Physics, Chemistry),

Jenkins (Physics, Chemistry),

Lott (Pure Maths., Applied Maths., Physics, Chemistry),

Pettet (Physics, Chemistry, Botany),

Phillpott (Applied Maths., Physics),

Richmond (Pure Maths. Applied Maths., Physics),

Seaman (Pure Maths., Applied Maths., Physics),

Sutton (Pure Maths., Applied Maths.. Physics),

Taylor (Physics).

ORDINARY LEVEL (Number of Subjects Passed Indicated):—

EASTERN EDUCATION PROBLEMS.

    On July 15th members of the Senior School combined with representatives of other East Kent schools in an enjoyable and instructive conference on "Ignorance, Poverty, and Disease, Fundamental Problems to Education."
    The conference was opened by Mr. D. McLaren, formerly in charge of an U.N.E.S.C.O. Mass Education Project in Nyasaland. The speaker was able to draw on wide experience in all parts of East Africa, from Ethiopia down to Swaziland, to give us a vivid picture of the problems presented by the poor living standards in these areas.
    After a break, we saw two films. "That All May Learn" and "Up From Poverty in Rural India." The first, rather the more successful of the two, showed us the results of spontaneous action by the peasants of Mexico to better their living conditions, while the second attempted to portray the work of the Y.M.C.A. in attacking the poverty of rural India.
    After dinner we heard two speakers on "The Fight Against Illiteracy in Asia." Mr. R. R. Aiyer, formerly among other things a school teacher and now a student of physiotherapy, spoke about the practical and cultural aims of Indian education. Miss Sukesi Budiardjo gave us a similar talk on Indonesia, illustrating her remarks with pictures.
    The main point arising from the conference was that a low standard of living in itself constitutes the greatest obstacle to the education which alone can raise that standard. Nevertheless, all speakers stressed the eagerness for education shown by the inhabitants of backward areas.

D.N.J.

PARIS.
1. Une Visite it Paris.

    Pendant les vacances de Pâques un groupe de vingt-quatre garçons, sous la surveillance de Messieurs Salter et Cowell, passa line semaine à Paris.
    Logés a I'Ecole St. Jean de Passy, nous visitâmes beaucoup des endroits les plus célèbres de Paris et de ses environs. Nous commençâmes par faire le tour de la ville en autobus, et ce jour-là nous vîmes Notre Dame, le Sacré-Coeur et les Champs-Elysées. Nous fîmes line excursion au Palais de Versailles. Malheureusement, nous y allâmes le lundi de Pâques, et ainsi il y eut beaucoup de monde.
    Nous fîmes line autre excursion presque champêtre au Bois de Boulogne, mais la plus grande partie de la semaine flit consacrée à la vilIe de Paris. Nous parcourûmes deux des six musées qui constituent le Louvre, nous promenâmes à Montmarte et passâmes une soirée sur la Seine sur le célèbre bateau-mouche. Pendant deux matins nous fîmes nos emplettes aux grands magasins de Paris.
    Bien que notre logement ne fût pas luxueux, nous jouîmes tous d'une variété de visites et de vues. Par exemple, nous montâmes la Tour Eiffel et l'Arc de Triomphe et allâmes voir le Tombeau de Napoléon aux Invalides. Enfin nous rentrâmes en Angleterre bien content d'avoir passé les vacances à Paris. Il nous faut tous remercier cordialement nos deux professeurs endurants, et en effet nous espérons que d'autres groupes de notre école iront aussi à l'etranger.

2. A Holiday in Paris.

    The party set off from Folkestone on the S.S. Canterbury. At Calais we had a rather tedious wait, but our spirits rose when the Eiffel Tower was sighted. At the station we were met by our French guide, who took us to our lodgings in a Paris school. The next day we had a tour of Paris in a 'bus, and during the rest of our holiday we did most of our travelling on the Metro. We found the system of changing trains rather difficult, but preferred this to walking. We had to do some walking, however, especially when we were shopping or looking round big palaces. The weather was very good most of the time, though the heat was sometimes quite overpowering.
    Though we looked round museums and churches during our stay, we relaxed at times. We looked round a scent and cosmetics factory, for instance, and went to a light musical play one evening. Perhaps the chief drawback was the fact that our French guide spoke very little English. This was unfortunate, particularly for the younger members of the party.
    Despite some annoying changes of route on our homeward journey, on the whole our holiday was most enjoyable. Our enjoyment was clearly seen in the expressions of those of us featured in the photographs put up on the notice-board. Our thanks go to Mr. Salter and Mr. Cowell for bringing back the same number as they took, and treating us to interesting and unusual commentaries on the sights we saw during our stay. We must also thank Mrs. Salter for devoting a lot of her time to typing letters preliminary to our trip.

E Roberts (Upper II).

OPEN EVENING.

    On March 25th an Open Evening was held at the School with great success. There was an even greater variety of activities and demonstrations than usual. Displays of recent work in wood, metal, drawing, and painting were much appreciated, while a literary quiz in the Library intrigued visiting parents. In laboratories experiments and apparatus were demonstrated, and the Choir and Orchestra performed in the Hall. C.C.F. demonstrations attracted much interest, and the P.T. display in the Gymnasium bore witness to the high standard attained in school gymnastics. Among the novelties were a show of scenery and puppets produced by the newly-formed marionette group, and an exhibition by the S.C.M. group on the subject “The Church and Society.”

ASHRIDGE.

    Ashridge, one of the stately homes of England, set in beautiful gardens, is now the Bonar Law Memorial College, providing long weekend and six-day courses in a great variety of subjects. There are also two courses a year for sixth formers of grammar schools, dealing with topics of general interest.
    After each lecture by a well-known authority, discussion groups are formed; questions which arise during these discussions are raised in the ensuing general discussion with the lecturer.
    The courses are far from being all work and no play. There is ample time each day for tennis, horse riding, putting, snooker, table-tennis, or rambling in the surrounding beautiful countryside. Dances are held each night. “Etceteras” thrown in for good measure include films, Sing-songs, and a very intriguing treasure hunt.
    The complete freedom, excellent food, companionship, and opportunity to meet new people and new points of view combine to make a stay at Ashridge a most enjoyable and memorable event.

J. E. Halsey (Upper VI Economics).

STUDENT' CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT.

    It became apparent during the Christmas Term that there was some demand for a revival of the S.C.M., and since the turn of the year a group has been in existence and meeting at frequent intervals. The movement is open to all boys in the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Forms, and we welcome any who show an intelligent interest in religion.
    It would be presumptuous to say that we have been riding along on the crest of a wave, for progress has been slow and our numbers have only just reached double figures. However, we have had our enjoyment, and to some extent do serve our purpose. Our programme has included discussion, films, talks, and some practical work. This latter took the form of an exhibition at Open Evening. The subject chosen was "The Church and Society," and if parents and friends can be regarded as anything other than a mutual admiration society we can claim our exhibition to have been a success.

JUNIOR PLAYS.

    The Juniors presented two short plays in April. "Mulcaster Market," by James Reeves, is a story of Indian origin about a simple countryman cheated of a side of bacon by three rogues. In this production the rogues seemed to take naturally to their parts, and were all convincing. B. Dowle is especially remembered for his gusto, G. Newson for his age, and J. Amos for his intelligence. Ploughman E. Jones, fighting a cold on The Day, played quietly, easily, and well Credit is also due to P. Abnett off-stage for creating a sign-post and the bacon.
    The other play dealt with the immortal tale (whatever the historians say) of Alfred and the cakes. The author of this version, L. du Garde Peach, saw to it that the disappointed housewife was suitably fluent. P. Clements, veteran from last year, was expert at nagging and thoroughly comfortable on the stage, if a trifle fussy in movement. The husband (D. Dutnall) gave her nearly as good as he got. J. Mummery as King Alfred might have deceived the housewife, but we all detected his royal dignity long before it was revealed to her. His faithful courtier proved to be P. Castle.
    On the other side of the war, and, in the first scene, of the curtain, were the swashbuckling Danes (B. Wicks, W. Moad, L. C. Abbott, and C. Skinner). They were perhaps rather stilted for such a rôle, but played stridently enough, in a suitable variety of brogues.
    As always on these occasions, the Dramatic Society was indebted to the Art and Woodwork departments, and to a keen and capable stage staff.

MARIONETTE SOCIETY.

    The Society gave its first show at the beginning of the Summer Term. This was the pantomime "Jack and the Beanstalk," written by Mrs. Rowlands, who also dressed many of the puppets.
    The puppets themselves were made in school and in many cases manipulated by the makers. The stage was also produced in the school workshops. The backcloths for the three scenes were all painted separately and folded over a framework at the back of the stage.
    The play was carried through very well, the main criticism being that the voices of the readers, who can hardly be blamed for this, were slightly muffled by the heavy stage curtains.
    Preparations are now in hand for a further play next year.

B.S.

CHOIR.

    As usual the Choir's main event in the Spring Term was Open Evening. Of the pieces sung the most enjoyable were the well-known Pilgrim's Song and March from Wagner's opera "Tannhauser." The other songs were Brother James's Air, Flocks May Safely Graze, and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. in which Brooshooft very capably sang the bass solo. The performance ended with the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's "Messiah." In the majority of these items the Choir, which was pleasingly balanced, was accompanied by the Orchestra.

G.E.R.

ORCHESTRA.

    The "signs of weakness" reported in the last issue of the Pharos became during the Spring Term increasingly apparent. This weakness has arisen, not through lack of enthusiasm or practice, but through failure to fill vacancies left by leaving members. It is depressing to note that not one member of the present First Form belongs to the School Orchestra.
    However, on Open Evening, the Orchestra not only capably accompanied the Choir but also played selections from The Flying Dutchman and the Minuet and Trio from Haydn's Third Symphony. Thanks are due to Mr. Willis, and also to Miss Burnie, who generously found time to join us in our practices and at Open Evening.

G.E.R.

FILM SOCIETY.

    It was agreed that there should be no meetings during the Summer Term, chiefly to avoid clashes with outdoor activities, but partly on account of the translucent curtains in the Hall.
    In the Spring Term, after "Passport to Pimlico" and "The Third Man," "Vivere in Pace" achieved marked success, through greatly improved projection as well as its own merit. This success suggests that the Society, now more than a year old, would do well to resume its activities in the Autumn Term.

PHOENIX CLUB.

    The experiment of increasing the number of meetings devoted to cultural subjects, using the wireless talks on "The Moderns" as a basis, was unsuccessful. But many meetings were well attended. A "complaints" session, when boys suggested improvements in the running of the School attracted great attention, and a discussion of the teaching of Scripture in schools was equally well supported. A Staff Brains Trust proved an excellent close to the Spring Term's activities.
    Subjects affecting less the everyday life of boys, such as politics, also roused passions. But it must be admitted that as yet few boys have very strong views on artistic matters.
    We hope to continue next term more or less as before, with perhaps more emphasis on such things as Play Reading (but in English!) and Music.

D.N.J.

UNICORN CLUB.

    This Club, formed during the Spring Term, exists exclusively for the Junior School, and is intended to give young boys scope for talking about their interests and discussing such serious problems as homework and mixed schools.
    All meetings were attended by a large number of boys, and most of those present had questions to ask and opinions to offer. Meetings were efficiently controlled by Duffy of Upper III, to whom the Club is indebted for his unflagging efforts.
    A new committee and officers will be elected early in the Autumn Term and a fresh series of meetings planned. It is hoped that compensation for the loss of so many enthusiastic Third Formers will be found in the arrival of the new boys, who will be welcomed as new members.

M.V.S.

CHESS CLUB.

    This has been very much an average year. Not many games have been played against other schools, though a few against the Duke of York's team had varying success. Our great achievement, however, was to win the East Kent Trophy after playing Simon Langton's School twice.
    Less fortunate has been the mass departure of many of our best players—Martin, Goldfinch, and Horsfield have now all left. If we are to continue our success we shall have to improve our game, especially the Juniors, who must ultimately replace those who have left.

D.N.J.

LIBRARY.

    Much use has been made of the Library in the past year, especially by the Junior School, The revised rules seem to have done little to check certain Sixth Formers from hoarding books, but have been appreciated by Fifth Formers, who are now able to borrow two books at a time.
    Greater care of the books is essential, since many tattered volumes have had to be discarded. Boys are reminded, too, that a large number of books are still to be returned.
    This year two Library prefects have left, R. E. Davey and A. W. Bradley, who, as Head Librarian, did much valuable work. Gibbs and Kirk have been appointed to the vacancies.
    Apart from many French books, recent additions include:—
        Oxford Junior Encyclopædia VII: Industry and Commerce.
        Everyman Dictionary of Quotations and Proverbs.
        Willey: The Eighteenth Century Background.
        Orwell: Animal Farm.
        Alston: Taking the Air.
        Church: A Window on the Hill.
        Hesselberg: Kon-Tiki and I.

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

    The season as a whole was not such a failure as the results might suggest. Although only one game was won, most of them were keenly contested, that against Ebbw Vale Grammar School being the highlight of the season. The team never really combined successfully, mainly through lack of match practice, but there was never a lack of enthusiasm.
    The team was:— Jenkins (captain), Eade, Janaway, Brooshooft, McCalden, Archer, Ramsden, Clark, West, Marsh, Ledner, Watkins, Ellis, Piggott, Halsey. Warren and Reader also played.

R.J.

    Matches against the Old Boys and Chatham House School were cancelled.

—:—

RUGBY: EBBW VALE VISIT.

    On April 5th the School 1st XV played their visitors from Ebbw Vale, where members of the School were evacuated during the war. Although the School side played pluckily, they did not match the Ebbw Vale side's co-ordination, and the visitors won comfortably by 11 points to nil.
    The Ebbw Vale boys' visit was the direct result of their own initiative, for money had been raised by carol parties, concerts, and competitions. During the week-end the visitors stayed at homes in Dover, and visited several places of interest, including the Castle.

SPORTS DAY, 1952.

    A considerable number of changes were made this year: age groups were reduced to four, to coincide with those already established for standards; events in the junior age groups were reduced; points were given for the first five places in finals, and the same points allotted to junior and senior events; each standard achieved counted as one point, instead of the previous half. Houses were free to enter as many boys as they liked for any event, but the number of events for which any individual could enter was limited. The "Open over 14" and "Open under 14" classification was abolished, and individual championships were awarded to three age groups: over 16, 14-16, 12½-14. Standard points counted towards these championships.
    The general effect of these changes was to reduce the individual element in the programme and to increase the corporate contribution of each House. Another method of doing this would be to increase the number of relay events, but, as that would have overburdened the programme, a separate relay meeting was introduced one week before Sports Day. More standards were achieved than ever before (405, compared with 296 in 1951): Priory 123, Astor 122, Park 84, Frith 76.
    Two new events were introduced for the 14-16 age group: Putting the Weight and Throwing the Discus. It was hoped to introduce Hurdles also for this group, but it proved impossible to beg or borrow the necessary equipment. Both the over 16 and the 14-16 groups did some javelin throwing at the beginning of the term—perhaps with too much enthusiasm, for all the javelins were broken beyond repair and we were unable to replace them before Sports Day.
    One further change worthy of mention is the ban on the “Scissors” style of High Jump. All our best senior jumpers in recent years have done the “Western Roll,” and now the Western Rolls and Straddles of First and Second Formers are promising well for the future.
    As usual, a number of events were decided before Sports Day, including all the Long Jumps, in which the efforts of our Seniors were still mediocre. Jacobs ran a very good Half-mile, and Abbott was only a foot short of the record in Throwing the Cricket Ball.
    Sports Day itself was not favoured by the weather; a cold wind marred performances and caused discomfort to spectators and officials. There were no "records" this year, but Ellis did the best time since 1946 in the 100 Yards (14-16).
    The general standard of performance was quite good, except for a very slow Mile: and that of the junior and intermediate age groups promises well for the future. Under the new conditions, it was to be expected that the individual championships would no longer be gained with a large margin by some boy who hurled himself mercilessly into every event. Jenkins won the Senior Championship by only one point from Piggott, who was outstanding in the sprints; it should perhaps be mentioned, however, that Jenkins missed his accustomed first place in the High Jump by having one more attempt than Halsey, and that the disappearance of the Javelin event robbed him of another accustomed first place—for which he almost compensated by coming second in the Mile. In the intermediate group Girdler, by his prowess in field events, gained a lead of 2½ points over Ellis, who was first in the Sprints and Long Jump but had only three standards compared with Girdler’s seven. The Junior Championship was won more easily by Lees, who won both High and Long Jumps.
    In the House Competition both Park and Frith were handicapped by lack of Seniors. but the contest Was reduced to a struggle between Astor and Priory. Priory, whose successes in the senior sprints became somewhat monotonous, finally had a good margin of 40 points.

Results.

    880 Yards.—Jacobs, Ramsden, Don, Phillpott, Pressnell.
    Long Jump.—Over 16: Sellars, Lott. McCalden, Jacobs. Gibbs; 14-16: Ellis, Dowle, Akehurst. Painter, Mockeridge; 12½-14: Lees, Southern, Dawkins, Northcutt, Taylor; Under 12½: Pique, Allingham, Rawcliffe, Goodchild, Brady.
    High Jump.—Over 16: Halsey, Jenkins. Woolhouse, Moore, Spurgin; 14-16: Girdler, Painter, Davies, Birch, Booth; 12½-14: Lees, Hyland, Cuff, Sherwood, Standing; Under 12½: Pique. Castle, Allingham, Clements, Theobold.
    Discus.—Over 16: Spurgin, Wilberforce, Piggott, West, Pressnell; 14-16: Girdler, Rogers, Imrie. Maynard, Lee.
    Cricket Ball.—12½-14: Abbott, Marjoram, Laslett. Richards, Carr; Under 12½; Booth, Brady, Brown, Hudson, Ballard.
    Weight.—Over 16: Jenkins, West, Brooshooft, Spurgin, Janaway; 14-16: Johnson, Austen, Girdler, Dove, Lee.
    100 Yards.—Over 16: Piggott, Lott, Gibbs, Sellars, Marsh; 14-16: Ellis, Mockeridge, Lee, Austen, Heaver; 12½-14: Adams, Southern, Papa, Taylor, Laslett.
    80 Yards.—Under 12½: Allingham, Pique, Robinson. Hope, Cooper.
    220 Yards.—Over 16: Piggott, Lott, Ramsden, Sellars, Gibbs; 14-16: Ellis, Mockeridge, Austen, Bryan, Birch.
    440 Yards.—Over 16: Jacobs, Ramsden, Lott, Sellars, Gibbs; 14-16: Dowle, Rogers, Imrie, Heaver, Abbott.
    Hurdles.—Over 16: Jenkins. Piggott, Ivory, Halsey.
    One Mile.—Over 16: Jacobs. Jenkins, Marsh, Phillpott, Don.
    Relay.—Over 16: Priory, Astor, Park, Frith: Under 16: Astor, Priory, Frith, Park.
    House Competition.—Priory, 283; Astor. 243; Park. 166½; Frith, 126½.
    Senior Champion.—Jenkins.
    Intermediate Champion.—Girdler.
    Junior Champion.—Lees.

THE RELA Y MEETING.

    It has been said that England is fast becoming a nation of spectators. The Relay Meeting, a new feature in the athletics programme, is one way of combating this attitude towards sport. One hundred and 99 boys took part on July 9th; because of this large number a meeting of this kind is very much more of a team event than any other sports meeting. The individual performer was submerged, yet played a vital part. Junior and senior events received equal status, and therefore the distribution of boys in various age groups lost some of its importance.
    All Houses failed to realise how important was the contribution of their juniors. House Captains would have done well to entrust the selection for junior events to juniors. It was also apparent that no House had made any effort to train their relay teams in baton-changing.
    The general effect, however, was pleasing, and the meeting was well worth while as physical education and as a spectacle.

INTER-SCHOOLS ATHLETIC MEETING.

    This was held at Ramsgate on July 19th in excellent weather. We knew we lacked the outstanding athletes who have enabled us to win this meeting in the past two years: but we also knew that the team is greater than the sum of its individuals, and we hoped to emerge with credit. With only four events remaining, the points totals for the three schools read: 69, 72, and 71. In the last four events the Ramsgate School carried their total to 106, while we reached 94 and Dover College 82.
    Taking events in programme order, our first winner was Ellis in the Junior 100 Yards. In the Half-mile Jacobs led most of the way, and was joined on the last bend by Ramsden, the two runners finishing together. Jenkins won the Senior High Jump, and it may be said in passing that he has been a most admirable captain of athletics. Our juniors won the Junior Relay, and so gave promise of future successes.

K.H.R.

PHYSICAL TRAINING.

    The Senior Inter-House Competition, held in the Gymnasium was judged by Mr. P. Baxter, Physical Education Adviser. K.E.C.
    The Free-Standing Exercises were as usual, well performed by all teams, and it was not until the vaulting and agility tests that any marked difference was noticeable. From this point, however, it was clear that Astor had by far the best trained team, whereas Frith appeared to have had little if any training at all. Gymnastics require a higher degree of precision and skill than most other sporting activities, and this can only be acquired by training, concentration, and attention to detail. Congratulations, therefore, to Jenkins not only as winner of the Pascall Cup for the best individual effort, but also for the way in which he trained and led his team. Astor boys took the first five positions in the individual placing. Power of leadership was not so evident in Park and Priory Houses. and was non-existent in Frith House.

D. R.B.

JUNIOR P.T. COMPETITION.

    Three weeks before the Gym Competition, Astor House did not seem to have much chance of winning the Junior Section. The material at their disposal was far inferior to that of other Houses. They had, however, decided to win, and win they did by a handsome margin. Their success was due to a combination of the House spirit at its best and the very able way in which Richmond trained the team. The results of the competition are a salutary reminder that good organisation and training are essential to success.

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING.

    Training runs in the Autumn and Spring Terms led up to a race against Chatham House and Simon Langton’s Schools and the Inter- House Race for the Powell Cup on the last day of March.
    In the Inter-School Race we were outclassed by the Simon Langton School, who placed their six runners among the first nine to finish. Jenkins was placed third, with Ramsden fourth, and, largely by their efforts, we managed a better score than the Chatham House School.
    The Powell Cup Race resulted in these House positions
1. Priory 38 (total for six runners)
2. Astor 51
3. Park 103
4. Frith 112
    The individual winner was Jenkins (23 minutes 30 seconds), followed by Piggott, Clayson, Ramsden, and Rogers.
    There are some useful runners in the School for the 1952-53 season. Runs will commence in the Autumn Term and it is hoped that many will take part in this activity and lay a foundation for success in track athletics and other sports.

K.H.R.

CRICKET.
1st XI.

    This report will be brief. The record speaks for itself, and speaks unmistakably. Batting, bowling, and fielding have all been sub-standard and unreliable.
    Young boys and the oldest of old boys must not deduce that school cricket has gone to the dogs. We will do better next year. One virtue must be conceded to this year’s eleven. They continued cheerful in adversity—too cheerful by half.

K.H.R.

Players: Archer, Brooshooft, Eade, Ellis, Fitzpatrick, Halsey, Heaver, King, Janaway, Litchfield, Obree, Piggott, Reader, Watkins, West.
Colours: Re-awarded to Archer (captain).

2nd XI.

    Although the team began the season full of promise, our hopes, as measured by results, remained unfulfilled, It was not until the last but one game of an unduly short fixture list that we won a match, but good performances were given and opportunities created only to be thrown away by intelligent batting rather than by incapacity.
    Batting showed distinct possibilities. King, Heaver, and Obree all proved reliable, while Sellars and Don were capable of quick scoring but always liable to hit across the straight ball. Fielding improved and reached a good standard, but the bowling in matches never approached the level at nets, and was frankly disappointing.
    In mid-season, after an injury to Lott, Heaver took over captaincy. Results:

W. H.J.

Under 15 XI.

    With only four matches during the season it is difficult to assess the possibilities of this team. Wall, Fells, Dawson, and Hall batted well and should develop into quite useful players. Of the bowlers Evans and Coade looked promising.

D. R.B.

Junior XI.

    The Junior XI has had a fairly good season, with three wins and a tie to their credit. There was some very keen fielding, especially close to the wicket. The bowling was consistently good. The batting was rather weak in the opening games, mainly because of lack of confidence, but in later matches several players collected good scores.

TENNIS.

    Once again we are indebted to the Girls' Grammar School for the use of their courts on Wednesday afternoons.
    At the end of term a School team was entertained to an enjoyable doubles match at the Duke of York's School. We did not lose by as great a margin as was expected; the final score was 7—2.

K.L.

SWIMMING.

    Once again, through the kindness of the Commandant, the swimming bath at the Duke of York's School was made available to us on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the term. Houses attended in rotation, so that captains had a better opportunity than in recent years of training and selecting their teams.
    The results of the Inter-House Competition were:—
One Length Free Style (Under 14).—1, Garrow (F); 2, Abbott (A); 3, Bowles (A); 4, Ewer (Pk); 5, James (A).
One Length Free Style (14-16).—1, Mockeridge (Pk); 2, Gardiner (Pr); 3, Cheesman (A); 4, Findlay (A); 5, Evans (A).
One Length Breast Stroke (Under 14).—1. Abbott; 2, Ewer; 3, Soden (A); 4, McEwan (Pk); 5, Bailey (Pr).
One Length Breast Stroke (14-16).—1, Doble (A); 2, Cheesman; 3, Morgan (F); 4, Gardiner; 5, Evans.
One Length Breast Stroke Over 16).—1, Ivory (Pr); 2, Wilbeforce (Pk); 3, Clarke (A); 4, Halsey (Pr); 5, Janaway (A),
One Length Back Stroke (Under 14).—1, Garrow; 2 Abbott;,3, Ewer; 4, Soden; 5, Bowles.
One Length Back Stroke (14-16).—1, Cheeseman; 2, Evans; 3. Franklin (Pk); 4, Gardiner; 5, Morgan.
One Length Back Stroke (Over 16).—1, Brooshooft (A); 2, Ivory; 3, Janaway; 4, Wilberforce; 5, Clarke.
Two Lengths Free Style (14-16).—1, Mockeridge; 2, Cheesman; 3, Gardiner; 4, Franklin; 5, Evans.
Two Lengths Free Style (Over 16).—1 Brooshooft; 2, Wilberforce; 3, Pressnell (Pr); 4, Janaway; 5, Davidson (A).
One Length Free Style (Over 16).—1, Brooshooft; 2, Reader (A); 3, Pressnell; 4, Wilberforce; 5, Ivory.
Intermediate Relay.—1, Astor; 2, Park; 3, Priory.
Two Lengths Free Style (Under 14).—1, Abbott; 2, Bowles; 3, Ewer; 4, Santer (Pk); 5, Soden.
Senior Relay.—l, Astor; 2, Park; 3, Priory.
Junior Relay.—l, Priory; 2, Astor; 3, Park.
Four Lengths Free Style (14-16).—1, Gardiner; 2, Coade; 3, Jones (Pk); 4, Davies (F). Eight Lengths Free Style (Over 16).—1 Brooshooft; 2, Pressnell; 3, Wilberforce; 4, Reader; 5, Ivory.

House Results:

Championships :

Senior: Brooshooft, 20 points.
Intermediate: Cheesman and Gardiner, 16 points each.
Junior: Abbott, 18 points.

    Whilst congratulating Astor House (Captain of Swimming, D. Brooshooft) on a well-deserved victory, one can only describe the poor effort of Frith as pathetic. It was quite obvious that no attempt had been made to raise a House swimming team, as was evident when Frith failed to enter a single relay team.
    At the Folkestone Swimming Pool on Thursday, 24th July, the School under 15 relay team was second in the Inter-Schools 50 metres x 4 relay. Team: Gardiner, Abbott, Jones, Coade.

D.R.B.

C.C.F.

    R.A.F. Section.— The standard work of the Section is represented by the success of ten cadets in gaining Proficiency Certificates; a further fifteen are awaiting the results of the July examination. New ground has been broken in covering the Advanced Training Course; four Cadets (Reader with Credit, Halsey, Cheeseman, and Watkins) gained their Certificates. Another six sat in July.
    Congratulations are due to Sgt. Reader on being awarded a Flying Scholarship and Cpl. Willcox on being selected for a course of ten hours in dual flying training.
    Gliding at Hawkinge is still popular, and three Cadets are attending a special week's course at R.A.F. Detling. Annual camp this year is at Cottesmore; a party of twenty Cadets is attending.
    Army and Basic Sections.—Eight Cadets from the Army Section entered for Certificate A. Part II, in March, and they are very much indebted to the College for hospitality. While only two were successful in the whole examination, others reached a very high standard in certain sections.
    Support for the Basic Section was most disappointing, until the Third Formers became old enough to enrol, and now there is an enthusiastic section of thirty odd, which raises hopes that the contingent will continue to be a credit to the school.
    The Annual Inspection was held on July 11 th. The Inspecting Officer was Brig. A. S. Shaw-Ball, D.S.O., with Major Favelle and Flight-Lieut. P. V. Ayerst, D.F.C., as staff officers. Their report is awaited with interest. One point raised was the provision of a 25-yard range alongside Headquarters. It is hoped that this will be available next year.
    Next year will be a very important one: We have what is called a " Whitehall" Inspection, when we shall have a visit from a very senior officer. Secondly, it will be Coronation Year, and no doubt our Unit will be called upon to take its part in the local celebrations. So it is up to the senior boys to make the Unit a credit to the School, in both numbers and quality.

T. E.A.

    P.S.—Advanced Training Certificates: Devonshire, Linton. Proficiency Certificates: Philpott (Credit). Cornelius, West, Dilnot, Pressnell, Reynolds, Mundy, Sellars. Gliding B Certificates: Clayson, Ruck.

WHAT'S THE FORM?

Upper VI Science.

Lower VI Arts.

    Notes and cuffs and no ha’pences for the hospital.
    Conversation 1: “Although admiring the classical style of the one, surely the dash and verve of the other compensates for any. . . 
    (From a conversation on the merits of Compton and Mankad.)
    Conversation 2: “Shut up, Soppy! 'Oo asked you wot you fort any
road?”
(A Wordsworth lover to a Keatsian.)
    Famous last words: “Now remember, Moore, you mustn’t touch me while I’ve got the ball. . . 
    Words of terror:
    “Translate - er - Ruck!”
    “Does anyone want to play rugby?”
    “Er - Ford - I’ve just been looking at the Sixth Form Library Register!!
    “Mr. Booth wants to know who’s on ice cream duty.”
    Form imposition: “I must not play truant . . . I must not . . ."

Quattuor Superior (Compound LXXVI).

    We are here since last September in order that we should be taught a new language as quickly as possible, which is valued most highly to us for G.C.E., for it is to the interest of us that we should be skilled of every subject, although nevertheless it irks us of hearing of it. There is moreover need to us by our new language if we are desirous of becoming oxen. To those of us who wish themselves to be able to continue their education at a higher level in other places, there is need of Gallic. However it has been persuaded to G. lest he should take it. Nevertheless, there is to us in him a good Charity Monitor. I ought not to forget of R. with whom as duce ludorum we carry back a victory from the field.
    It will be good of the next Quattuor Superior that they should beware of the closely guarded cupboard in the corner. What ghastly skeleton does it contain . . . G.C.E.? Semper clamitamus.

J.W. M. (with apologies to E.G.S.)

Middle IV.

    The Form has been represented by various boys in the Colts XI and on Sports Day. We have with us the Intermediate Swimming Champion, Cheesman, while our Captain, Ivory, is the Senior Breast Stroke Champion. The examinations have left one member disillusioned as to his chances in all subjects except French, in which, if a miracle happens, he may pass. The Form has learned with much regret of the departure of Mr. Constable, under whose guidance we have studied chemistry for the last two years.

Lower IV.

    This term we have lost Plews and Marsden. The latter went to Malta, and we occasionally get a letter from him. The Form Cricket XI has not done too badly, and in Athletics the Houses have been well represented, and most boys have obtained standards. We were pleased to see Girdler obtain the Intermediate Championship. In the Cadet Force we are still represented by the old faithful, Private Sherwood.

C.H.

Upper III.

    Owing to the bad spelling of this Form the following notes have been written in basic spelling.
    Thair hav been few note worthe events this term: too, too be presise.
    A crikit mach wich nearle cawsed the sooiside of eleven of our number, wen we narowle defeted a combined sekond form eleven; and the egzams, wich nearle led to the sooiside of the entire form. We hav herd with miksed felings that several “old frends” will be leving us. We onle hope the nu ones wil be the “Plese stop this noys boys" and not the “Smith, Jones, and Williams to the staf room, and the rest of yu take a hundrid lines for talking” tipe. Wot, no mistrises?

The Speler.

Upper II.

    Our football during the Spring Term was fairly successful, but we did not have so many cricket triumphs in the Summer Term as in the previous year. The wall newspaper has not achieved such a high standard as before. Lees has become Junior Athletics Champion, and most of us enjoyed the sports meetings, whether competing or watching.

Lower II.

    On the whole we have had a good term, with few disappointments. This term we have had many cricket matches, but are sorry to say that we lost most of them. At the back of the Form room we have had a Form magazine, with different boys in charge of the various sections.

== HOUSE NOTES ==
Astor House.

    We must not be too content with our recent success in winning the House Championship Shield. Although we did extremely well in the P.T. and Swimming Competitions, we failed to enter a team in the Cross-country Race, nor did the Athletic Meeting bring any notable success. One encouraging feature in the House game this year has been the willingness of junior boys to support all activities. With such enthusiasm in the Lower School we may hope to retain the Shield next year.

R.J.

Frith House.

    Throughout the year lack of numbers has proved a serious handicap. It was seldom possible to field two complete rugger fifteens, and at the Relay Meeting before Sports Day the senior age group had to be adjusted to enable teams to enter. A high standard under these conditions was not expected.
    At a time when there was little hope of victory, those who turned out performed with such enthusiasm that on occasion they were unfortunate in not beating stronger opponents. If this spirit persists Frith will again take the lead.
    There is room for great improvement, especially among the juniors. More willingness must be shown in attending heats and standard tests, and greater care in watching notice boards. Losing is not disgraceful if every effort has been made to prevent it.

K.E.A.

Park House.

    In the past year Park House has not distinguished itself owing to lack of support and leadership among its senior members. The fact that Park was third on Sports Day and at the Relay Meeting was a result of the keenness and ability of the junior members. They are urged to keep up this standard, so that Park may come to the fore once again.
    The most notable success was in swimming, under the leadership of Wilberforce. The fact that we were placed second should act as an incentive. Lees and Girdler, Junior and Intermediate Champions, are to be congratulated.

Priory House.

    The results of the past year have been generally pleasing, though we have lacked that extra effort in cricket and swimming which would have enabled us to keep the House Shield. Well done all those who turned out for Cross-country and Athletics. In these fields we were most successful.
    Juniors, it seems, have not shown a great interest in their House competitions. This is both unusual and inexcusable. Next term, juniors, show the seniors what you can do when you really try. We must regain that Shield!

G.P.

VALETE

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

ARCHER, K. E. (1945). Prefect. House Captain. Cricket (School Captain, Colours). Rugger (S.1). Soccer (H.2). Choir. G.C.E. A (3). To King's College, London.

BIDDLES, R. G. (1946). Soccer (S.2). P.T. (House). G.C.E. O (5). To Dover School of Art.

BLISSENDEN, B. L. (1947). Form Captain. Soccer (Colts). Cricket (H.2). Rugby (H.1). Arts and Crafts. Geography. G.C.E. O (3). To Merchant Navy or R.A.F.

BRADLEY. A. W. (1945). Senior Prefect. Library Prefect. H.S.C. 1950. Open Scholarship (History), Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Rugger (S.2). Cross-country. Orchestra (Leader). Choir. Phoenix. Dramatics (Secretary). Assistant Organist. Pharos. To University after National Service.

BRYAN, W. B. (1946). Swimming (H.). Arts and Crafts. Dramatics. Choir. Geography. G.C.E. 0 (5). Engineering Apprentice, English Electric Company.

COOK, D. J. (1947). C.C.F. Choir. Geography. To A.A. or R.A.C.

COZENS, D. (1947). C.C.F. (Cpl.). Meteorology. Phoenix. Arts and Crafts. Film. To London Central Meat Company.

DAGGER, F. G. (1947). Rugby (S.2). Cricket (H.2). C.C.F. Dramatics. Geography. Arts and Crafts. Film. G.C.E. O (2). To Merchant Navy (Navigation).

DA VEY, R. E. (1946). Deputy Prefect. Library Assistant. Cross-country (H). C.C.F. (Flight-Sgt.). G.C.E. A (4).

DON, G. (1947). Cricket (S.2). Rugby (S.2). Soccer (H.1). Athletics (S.). Arts and Crafts. Geography. Film. G.C.E. O (2). R.N. Artificer Apprentice.

FENWICK, B. C. (1947). Swimming (H.). Soccer (H.). Cricket (H.). C.C.F. Geography. G.C.E. O (2). Commercial Art.

GIBBS, R. (1946). Athletics (S.). Rugby (H.). Cricket (H.). Phoenix. Choir. G.C.E. A (3). To London School of Economics.

GOLDFINCH, J. G. B. (1945). Rugger (S.2). Soccer (H.2). Chess (S.). Phoenix. Philately. Geography. Film. G.C.E. O (2). Civil Service.

HOLLYER, J. N. (1946). Arts and Crafts. Geography. G.C.E. O (4). Dover School of Art.

HORSFIELD, A. R. (1945). Deputy Prefect. Chess (S.). G.C.E. A (4). University.

JENKINS. R. J. (1944). Head Prefect. House Captain. Rugger (S.1, Captain). Soccer (S.1, Vice-Captain). Athletics (S., Captain. Colours). Cross-country (S., Captain). Swimming (H.). Cricket (H.1). Choir. G.C.E. A (2). To University College, Hull.

LITCHFIELD. E. (1946). Soccer (S.1). Cricket (S.1). C.C.F. Marionettes. G.C.E. O (5). To S.E. Gas Board.

McGRATH, M. (1947). Rugger (H.1). Cricket (H.2). Cross-country. Dramatics. Arts and Crafts. G.C.E. O (2). Clerk.

MAKEY J. A. (1945). Prefect. Pharos Committee. Cricket (H.1). Soccer (H.1). Rugger (H.1). Dramatics. Choir. S.C.M. G.C E. A (3). Intends Methodist Ministry.

MASLEN. J. S. (1946). Rugger (H.2). Cricket (H.2). Geography. Arts and Crafts. G.C.E. O (5). Engineering Apprentice.

NYE. B. E. (1946). Soccer (H.1). Cricket (H.1). Rugger (H.1). Athletics (H.). Naval Artificer Apprentice.

PHILLPOTT, E. T. (1945). Soccer (H.1). Rugger (H.1). Cricket (H.1). Athletics (S.). Tennis (S.). Choir. Dramatics. Orchestra. Marionettes. Geography. Arts and Crafts. Photographic. G.C.E. A (2). Radio Engineer.

POTTER, A. T. (1947). Rugger (H.2). C.C.F. Arts and Crafts. Phoenix. Film. Geography. G.C.E. O (2). Police Cadet.

RAMSDEN. G. (1946). Soccer (S.2). Athletics (S.). Cricket (H.1). Rugger (S.). Choir. G.C.E. O (3). Royal Navy.

RICHMOND, E. D. (1945). Deputy Prefect. Rugger (H.1). Cricket (H.2). Swimming (H.). Arts and Crafts. G.C.E. A (3), Queen Mary College, London.

SCANES, R. L. (1946). Arts and Crafts. G.C.E. O (4). British Railways.

SEAMAN, G. A. (1946). Deputy Prefect. Athletics (S.). Rugger (H. 1). Choir. Orchestra. G .C.E. A (3).

SUITON, J. P. (1945). Deputy Prefect. Cricket (H.1). Rugger (H.1). Soccer (H.2). Choir. Orchestra. G.C.E. A (3). University of Bristol.

TAYLOR, D. T. (1946). Cricket (H.2). C.C.F. Dramatics. Choir. Film. Nursing.

TAYLOR, P. (1945). Rugger (H.1). Photography. G.C.E. A (1). Industrial Photography.

WELLS. T. R. (1950). Rugger (S.2). Cricket (S.2). Soccer (H.2). Film. Phoenix. G.C.E. O (4). Chartered Accountant.

WILLCOX, L. G. (1946). Soccer (S.2). Rugger (S.2). Cricket (S.2). C.C.F. (Cpl.). G.C.E. O (4). N.C.B. Laboratory, Tilmamtone.

WOOLHOUSE, N. M. (1946). Cross-country (S.). Cricket (S.2). Soccer (Colts). Rugby (H.). Athletics (H.). C.C.F. Geography. G.C.E. O (5). Pathologist.

GRIFFITHS, B. R. (1947). C.C.F. Geography. Arts and Crafts. Electrical Engineer.

STIFF. P. E. (1946). Soccer (S.2). Cricket (H.2). Dramatics. Geography. G.C.E. O (3). To Canadian Bank of Commerce, London.

== OLD PHAROSIANS. ==

    Old Boys of the School continue to be an important asset to the Dover Cricket Club. Sammy Took, his son Gerald, Amold Stanway, Bill Moore, and Eddie Crush have this season been joined by John Williams and Jack Kremer. Williams, who made over 90 against Kent Club and Ground, has now taken up an appointment in a London Hospital.

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    The secretary would like to know the address of L. E. Tilling (1945-50), for whom he has a receipt.

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    Recent members of the Old Pharosians are D. G. A. Sanders, W. J. F. Wellard, Dr. J. W. Menter, and E. Dane.

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    We learned with regret of the death of Reginald Carr (25), who was killed in a motor-cycle accident at Walmer in July.

OLD BOYS’ CRICKET MATCH

    Though the match against the School lost something by being played two days after term, it was not lacking in keenness. The game was full of interest, with victory coming to the Old Boys in the last few minutes. No one could dispute their deserving it, even on their fielding alone—a pleasant reversal of the usual procedure, when the bones of the old can be heard to creak in the field.
    Fred Greenstreet (of pre-Kaiser war vintage) led the Old Boys and performed well, at least with the coin. When tea came they were in a position to declare at 159 for eight wickets. D. G. Simmonds, of athletic fame, reminded us that he had another accomplishment with a splen did 54.
    Except for Ellis, a useful bat, and Archer, who saved the School with over 50 runs, no one was able to withstand the lively bowling of Squadron-Leader Ovenden, whose seven wickets for 30 runs really won the game—though we do not forget the smart catches which brought some of his success.
    A word of appreciation for the presence once again of former members of the Staff—Mr. Tomlinson, Mr. Darby, and Miss Rookwood. We wished we could say the same for the Old Boys. There were not really enough there.
Result.
        Old Boys, 150 for eight; School, 122.

KENT OLD BOYS’ CUP

    On September 13th an Old Boys’ football team went to Sitting bourne to meet the Old Erithians in the final of the Kent Old Boys’ Cup competition, the match having been held over from last season. The competition was an annual event in pre-war years, and the Old Bor denians are now actively encouraging its revival.
    The Old Pharosian team was naturally a scratch collection, but it included some experienced players and managed to beat the Erith team by three goals to one. The Old Pharosian team was: J. Butler; F. Allen, G. Evans; R. Winter, A. Tolputt, J. Peers; R. Pain, A. Edgington, W. Lister, E. Berry, G. Piggott.
    The competition will be taking place again during the 1952-53 season, and there is an Old Boys’ match against the School on Decem ber 6th. Any Old Boys who would like to play in this or any other games should send word to Mr. Ruffell at the School.

K.H.R.

MRS. TURNPENNY, OLD BOY.

    In our February issue the account of the Old Boys' re-union dance included a reference to Mrs. Turnpenny and her qualifications as a lady Old Pharosian. We have since obtained more detailed information on the matter, and print the story here for its historical value and its interest to Old Pharosians of Mrs. Turnpenny's and subsequent generations.
    Before 1903 pupil teachers were trained by headmasters and headmistresses of the elementary schools, mainly before morning school. There was no provision for secondary education in Dover comparable to the present grammar schools. In 1903 a Pupil Teachers' Training Centre was instituted in Park Street, and Mr. Whitehouse was appointed headmaster. Very soon after this it was decided to start a County School to give secondary education to boys and girls. Mr. Whitehouse was appointed headmaster, with Miss Chapman, who until then conducted a private school for girls, in charge of the girls' department.
    In 1908 some girls were selected to go to the boys' department and start a co-educational sixth form, where some prepared for matriculation and others underwent a teacher training course. Mrs. Turnpenny was one of these girls, and in this sixth form she took " Matric," Inter-Arts, and finally a University Scholarship. Meanwhile the two departments were re-organised as two separate schools.
    For some years she continued her studies in this way, and, as other girls left, she came to be the only girl in a school of 150 boys. She organised football and cricket teas, and would have become School Secretary had she not gone to University in 1912. She was awarded the Mayor's Prize. the equivalent of our present Goodfellowship Prize. when she left.

NEWS OF OLD BOYS

G. A. AUSTIN, who left in 1917, is now manager of the National Provincial Bank, Golders Green.

Cpl. F. BLACKAH called in the middle of term while on embarkation leave prior to departure with a Marine Commando unit to Malaya.

D. BAXTER is teaching French and Geography at Walthamstow. He was in Dover at Whitsun, together with D. GRIGG, who was at School at much the same period.

Capt. J. BRABHAM, Royal Signals, married Miss Jessie Battison in Edinburgh on August 16th, 1952.

E. BUTT, whose war-time adventures in Newfoundland will be remembered, is now manager of a radio corporation in Toronto, where he is in a position to compare local French with that taught at D.C.S.

The Rev. Canon J. A. M. CLAYSON is Secretary of the Canterbury Diocesan Board of Finance.

E. CLIPS HAM is going to Spurgeon's College, London, in September to train for the Ministry.

E. CRUSH (Major) retired this summer from command of the local T.A. Bomb Disposal Unit. He spends most of his time now in his new business, supplying sports equipment.

J. DAVIDSON is reading engineering at Queen Mary College, London, and hopes to take aeronautics. R. M. BROWN is doing a similar course, and both, together with L. BARLEY, are in the University Air Squadron.

C. FRANCIS is manager of the National Provincial Bank at Ashford, Kent.

A. GARSIDE and S. IVORY called at the School recently after completing their course for B.Sc (Eng.) at Battersea Polytechnic.

E. A. GRABHAM has received his pilot's wings in Southern Rhodesia.

J. W. HANCOCK is doing research in chemistry, at Queen Mary College. London.

D. Q. HARVEY (aged 24) successfully contested a seat on the Sutton Parish Council in the recent elections.

J. KENWAY is studying History at University College, Nottingham, where M. EDWARDS is reading French.

R. D. LANGFORD has been busy during the past twelve months. He has obtained a degree in chemistry at Southampton, a post as a chemist with the I.C.I. Dyestuffs Division, and a wife from Ebbw Vale. He still finds time to play rugger.

E. H. B. MARTIN is a Squadron-Leader. R.A.F. at Seletar, Singapore. After the war he returned to schoolmastering. but turned once more to the R.A.F., in which he is now employed as a Group Education Officer. He has met two other Old-Pharosians in Singapore, Lt.-Col. A. W. SALMON and JOHN LE PROVOST, who is an Inspector in the Singapore Education Department.

F. H. MARTIN, E. H. B.'s brother, lives at Dymchurch, and works in the Westminster Bank, Folkestone.

Dr. J. W. MENTER very kindly took our Cambridge Scholarship candidates on a conducted tour of the Colleges. We were interested to hear of the arrival of Menter's second son on December 13th.

A. J. P. NEWING (61) was awarded the M.B.E. in the Birthday Honours List, after 32 years, in the Valuation Department of the Civil Service.

A/Pilot Officer A. A. NORMAN (19) is now stationed in Canada for training.

W. PAYE is an Air Ministry forecaster and often wonders if any other Old Boys are similarly employed.

Flight-Lieu!. R. D. PILCHER married Miss S. M. Harris at Glencorse Parish Church, near Edinburgh, on May 3rd. 1952.

E. PUDNEY has taken an appointment with the Financial Department of the Colonial Development Corporation.

B. RIGDEN has completed his University studies and has taken an appointment as French master at Maidstone Grammar School. What next—golf or gardening?

D. G. A. SANDERS will be remembered by Cadets of Frith Road days as the C.Q.M.S. who fed 140 Cadets at camp for 4s. 5½d. per Cadet per week. This is still a record and likely to remain so. He is now the Education and Training Officer of the Metal Box Company, Ltd., and functions as chairman of the local branch of the United Nations Association in his spare time.

D. G. SIMMONDS has continued to gain athletic distinction. He has played rugger for an English Universities XV against the Welsh Universities, and has won two Kent athletic championships, the 100 yards in 10.2 seconds and the 220 yards in 22.7 seconds.

M. WATTS called at School recently, to the benefit of the Geography Department. After marrying in Sudbury, Ontario (he now has one daughter), he has been mining in South America, working on a hydro-electric station in British Columbia, and gold dredging in Alaska. He came back to sign a contract with a company mining base metals on the borders of the Belgian Congo and Tanganyika.

W. J. F. WELLARD has been appointed Deputy Chief Mechanical and Electrical Engineer to the Air Ministry.

T. B. WHEELER, who was Senior Modern Languages Master at D.C.S. up to 1915, has just retired from the post of Chief Education Officer to Middlesex.

== PARENTS ASSOCIATION ==

    I am sorry that I cannot report continued growth of the Association. Instead we have had a decrease in membership, with a corresponding decrease in income. There was also a lack of interest in our social activities during the winter, with the exception of the Beetle Drive. In par ticular the Whist Drives were very badly attended, the whole series only just clearing expenses. We were singularly unfortunate in the weather, particularly on the night of the Dance in the Garden Hall. It must have been the worst night of the winter!
    As usual we paid for the public address system for the School Sports and provided a set of official batons for the relay race.
    The Annual General Meeting will this year be held on Thursday, October 2nd. We hope to see a good muster of parents, particularly those of the new boys

A. R. TAYLOR, Hon. Sec.