PARISIAN DAWN

The rain pours down incessantly upon the dark and deserted streets of Paris.

Night reigns; nothing stirs in this sleeping city of grey stone and black shadow.

The stars and planets no longer swing their dizzy ways around us. Instead a dark, unmarked vault persists.

Suddenly, clear and distinctly, ring out the bells of Notre Dame. Great and small, they herald the coming transfiguration to reality. Across the cobbled streets, over the wild roof-tops, their peals may be heard; but all is still.

Then a sudden shaft of sunlight, faint at first but strengthening with the passing seconds, pierces the fleeing darkness and striking the dull stone of the city paints life into La Ville humière.

Roberts, U 4

ALLEY BARBER—THE THIEF!!

I don't know whether you have ever sought a hairdresser in London. I would not have done so if the maternal eye had not discovered that my brother's hair was far too long, and, consequently, that mine was even longer. So a sunny early afternoon saw me leaving Joe Lyons'—you know, the one opposite Victoria Station—and proceeding towards heaven-knew-where, my charge on tow, in search of a hairdresser. I suppose I had walked about half a mile when I decided to ask if this part of London possessed such a place. I received directions, and ten minutes later a drizzling mid-afternoon found us in a dingy alley where ahead of us we saw a notice which confirmed my rising suspicion that the word "hairdresser" existed in this area.

I opened the door and we walked in, Michael not too sure whether he would adopt an expression of pained tolerance, or broadcast his disapproval with vehemence. Fortunately for all concerned, he adopted the former, and allowed himself to be placed on the only unoccupied chair of four. I studied the three other victims furtively. The first two had no unusual characteristics, but the third, who was next to Michael, attracted my attention. He was bald; bald, that is, with the exception of a ring of hair about an inch long at ear level which the hairdresser lovingly tended, first with the clippers, then with the scissors. Next he made great play with a cut-throat razor, and finally enquired if Mr. Bald-Head wanted "it" singed. This was beyond my powers of control, awl I guffawed loudly, hastily turning to my brother to pretend I was laughing at him. I was sorry the victim did not want a singe, but I contented myself with awaiting the next item on the agenda. It came.
The hairdresser seized an object reminiscent of a fly spray, and sent a powerful jet of tittilating liquid to the crown of the man's head. I again turned away, but I was left with that very vivid picture. All that was needed for completion was a fly on the summit.

By this time, however, the hairdresser nearest to the door had finished, and I sat down, muttered my instructions, and watched him place a notebook, in which he recorded his takings at 2/- per head, on the shelf. I deduced from this that he was keeping count of all the money he received, and immediately decided that I would have to pay one man for Michael's and the other for my haircut.

It was obvious the man was seeking conversation (or at any rate information) "Bit long isn't it?" he said. "Where did you last have your hair cut?"

"Yes" I said in answer to the first question. "I had it cut in Dover."

"Nice hair," he complimented in a tone that demanded an answer.

I was flabbergasted. Never before had anyone told me my hair was nice. "Is it?" I said weakly.

He sounded rather irritated when he resumed: "Is it nice at Dover?"

It suddenly dawned on me that his previous remark had been "nice there?" and not "nice hair." I felt compelled to say "yes," and he maintained a stony silence, as if expecting me to volunteer further information. Presently he said: "Can I sell you anything?"

"No thank you," I replied as Pleasantly as I could.

Every so often the fellow would forsake me to open the door and prostrate himself before a departing customer. Evidently a handsome tip was appreciated here, and I decided that 2/- for a haircut included a tip as far as I was concerned The hairdresser completed his job by nearly removing my ear with his cut-throat razor, and I paid him 2/- and went to collect Michael and pay the other man. By the time I had reached him, I found myself confronted by my hairdresser again. The boy's money," he expostulated.

"Oh," I said, "I was going to pay him." I waved my hand in the direction of Michael's hairdresser "It doesn't matter who I pay then?" I was still remembering the elementary book-keeping on his writing pad. He took the money, answered "No," and went over to his book muttering "No, no, no."

Michael and I left the shop with a breezy "Cheerio" amidst stony silence—no prostration for us—to be greeted by a very wet late afternoon.

ORCHIDS IN KENT

Kent, especially the Dover, Canterbury and Folkestone region, is the most favourable county in all the British Isles for orchids. Of the 56 species that are indigenous in Britain, 36 occur regularly in Kent; and among these 36 are some of our rarest orchids.

The rare orchids are all very well if you have plenty of time to look for them, but the more common species are just as interesting and beautiful. A walk in early summer on the chalk hills near Dover cannot help but reveal two very common varieties: the Fragrant Orchid, a large (8in.-12in.) plant with a very dense pink flower spike, so named on account of its delicate scent, and the Pyramidal Orchid whose bright pinkish-red flowers are very conspicuous. The flower spike is in the shape of a cone, and the height of the plant varies greatly but is generally less than that of the Fragrant Orchid.

Found also on the chalk hills, but much more rarely, is the well-known Bee Orchid and its very close relative, the Late Spider Orchid, which occurs in only a few localities near Folkestone. Two superficially similar species found in open grasslands or near beech woods are the Man and Frog Orchids, whose flowers are greenish brown.

A well-known orchid of our woodlands is the Early Purple which first appears about the middle of May. Associated with this one are two not uncommon white species, the Lesser and Greater Butterfly orchids, and very rarely one may come across the very large and handsome Lady Orchid which may reach a height of three feet in suitable surroundings. The latter is found typically on north or west facing wooded chalk slopes where the trees have been felled and the area has become partly over-grown with dense scrub and brambles.

A visit to a beech wood will often reveal numerous slender flower spikes of the Large White Helleborine, whose flowers never open fully. Occasionally, along with this orchid, may be found the dense brown spikes of the saprophytic Bird's Nest orchid.

These, then, are a few of the many orchids that grow wild in the British Isles. If this article spurs some of its readers to take up their study, then it will have achieved its purpose. But may one please offer a word of warning or, rather, advice, to all would-be orchid specialists. The orchid population, more especially of the rarer species, is tending to become smaller. This reduction in numbers is due to two main causes: wild animals such as the rabbit, which feed on the tender shoots, and thoughtless adults, who pick them just for the sake of picking them (though in addition more intensive farming in recent years has had a marked effect on the distribution of the flowers). So if you find an orchid with which you are unfamiliar, do not pick it, but remember the place where you saw it and fetch a reliable botanist to see it in its natural haunt, for who knows, you may have found something really rare. If everyone follows this advice, the rare orchids may one day regain their original abundance.

P. Wilberforce (UNI Sc.)

CAESAR ON THE SCREEN

The filming of Shakespeare is one of the trickiest and most controversial of filming problems, and is perhaps the most difficult to resolve successfully. The specific problem with "Julius Caesar" was to transfer Shakespeare's drama to a medium where both mass effects and personal conflicts can be more closely observed than under the constant and unchanging focus of a theatre.

From the beginning the film was fortunate in having for its director Joseph Manciewicz, a man who has made many intelligent pictures, and who would therefore be unlikely to clutter the play with an excess of irrelevant visual effects. Thus Technicolor was rightly rejected in favour of the concentrated dramatic tones of black and white, and again the set designs are simple and powerful, and all add to the drama inherent in the play without distracting from it. The camera's mobility makes sure the actors are never dwarfed by their surroundings, rather they gain from the set's great size and their changing and controlled dramatic relationship to it.

What has been done to the original? There have been a number of cuts; the scene where Portia is on tenterhooks wondering what is happening at the Senate has gone; after Mark Antony's peroration over the dead Caesar, a servant informs him that Octavius Caesar is coming to Rome, this and the following scene have been cut; the butchering of Cinna the poet in mistake for Cinna the conspirator has been dropped.

Shakespearean plays depend, more than on any other factors, on the players, and they are the ultimate deciding factors when rating a production. It is this fact which prevents the film from being great, for nothing, unfortunately, can disguise or overshadow the central weakness of James Mason's Brutus. It has been suggested that the whole play should be called Brutus, for he is the key character. Mason's performance is intelligent and well-spoken, but the essential dignity and power are not there, he is simply not "the noblest Roman of them all."

Gielgud, however, is here the master of English dramatic blank verse, and creates the character of Cassius, the urgent and envious schemer, with a masterly power, vibrating with nervous energy and spoken with fervour and precision; a great performance which becomes, in effect, a tour de force. Opinions differ on Marlon Brando's' Antony. Obviously it would be ridiculous to expect from a voice only recently trained in verse speaking a range and tone equal to Gielgud's, but the performance nevertheless succeeds through sheer emotional grasp and passion. Physically he is suitable for the part although there is a slight and unfortunate thuggishness of appearance. As Caesar, Louis Calberli draws a subtle portrait of the tyrant past his prime: vain, selfish, and at times foolishly vulnerable, and with sudden streaks of meanness and cruelty.

Most of the smaller parts were played satisfactorily but two performances were hopelessly incompetent. The first of these was Brutus' boy servant Lucius whose amateurishness, and obvious uncomfortableness ruined several important and potentially moving moments, while the second was Greer Garson's Calpurnia. The words apparently were completely foreign to her, and when she managed to apprehend the meaning she acted atrociously. The crowds were handled intelligently, and one must congratulate the sound recordist on his excellent interplay in the forum scene, with the single human voice fighting and riding the rear of the great mob, while constantly changing, not only its volume, but also its relation and perspective to the crowd below it. Many harsh things have been said about the ambush, but it was after all no concession to spectacle. The position of the two armies is tensely established, and only a little of the battle shown, the result being indicated by a shot of Mark Antony with a smile of triumph dawning on his face.

The firmness and clarity of Manciewicz's direction, its shrewed and constant concentration on the players, its inventive manipulations of groups and crowds, its fine close-ups and distinctive tempo gives the drama a texture that is both apt and striking, if a little unimaginative at times. Questionable parts are the shift of emphasis away from Antony's attempts to rob the people of what Caesar left them, and the simplifications of the suicides of Cassius and Brutus who both die by mistake.

To sum up: on the whole one can say that although not a great film in its own right, "Julius Caesar" is a brave attempt at filming Shakespeare in what is now the unfashionable way—with fidelity to the text. On the other hand, there are Orson Welles' two brilliant Shakespearean films, "Macbeth" and "Othello" where the words are ruthlessly subordinated to the images. This is better cinema and produces a powerful and hypnotic effect. There are also Laurence Olivier's "Henry V" and "Hamlet" with almost full text, but imaginalive and powerful direction. All three styles have their merits, and if one favours Welles and Olivier, it is not to deprecate Manciewicz.

I. C. Jarvie (VI Econ.)

G.C.E. EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1954.

ADVANCED LEVEL (Subjects Passed Indicated):—

P W Brockman (History, Latin, French),

J. W. Dilnot (English Literature, History),

J. E. Ellis (Geography),

D. R. E. Philpott (Geography, Latin, French),

D. C. Skinner (Geography, History, Latin, French),

T. D. Heaver (Geography, Economic History with distinction, Economics),

D. A. Humphreys (Geography, Economic History, Economics),

J. G Waters (Geography, Economic History with distinction, Economics),

A. G. Fillbrook (Physics),

J. E. Newton (Pure Maths., Applied Maths., Physics, Chemistry),

G. R. Piggott (Pure Maths., Applied Maths., Physics with distinction),

B. Sheppard (Pure Maths., Applied Maths., Physics),

R. J. West (Applied Maths., Physics),

R. S. West Pure Maths., Physics).

ORDINARY LEVEL (Number of Subjects Passed Indicated):—

L. C. Abbott (2), P. J. Abnett (6), A. R. Adams (3), F. W. Allison (3), P. J. Archibald (1), R. A. Back (6), C. M. Bailey (5), D. Baldwin (2), E. J. Blaxland (2), R. Bolton (1), K. O. Bonnage (2), J. P. Bowles (6), G. J. Bradley (3), J. F. P. Bradley (1), D. A. Brivio (2), B. F. J. Buddle (2), C. J. Carey (5). C. J. Cheesman (3). J. E. Churchill (6), P. C. Clements (6), M. J. Cole (1), J. H. Coleman (3), B. D. Crush (1), J. Dale (2), D. P. Dawkins (7), B. Davidson (4), R. C. Davies (3), J. V. Deal (5), J. R. Dedman (7), J. Dickson (5), T. Dove (3), B. J. Dowle (3), M. E. Down (3), D. C. Dutnall (7), D. B. Ellis (3), M. R. I. Evans (1), A. W. Gardiner (7), B. J. Gate (1), R. A. W. Gillings (1), A. G. Goldsmith (5), B. H. Gough (3), P. W. Graves (1), R. H. Gray (5), G. R. Hill (6), D. W. Hollands (6), J. A. W. Hopper (2), I. C. Jarvie (1), E. J. Jones (5), T. Lang (7), G. A. Laslett (7), G. F. Long (6), J. C. McEwan (3), M. J. Marjoram (4), P. J. Marjoram (7), G. W. Marsden (4), A. E. Marsh (3), K. Marsh (5), D. J. Middleton (4), J. F. Mummery (7), R. Napier (3), G. W. Newson (5), M. Northcutt (5), L. C. Painter (3), M. R. Palmer (4), J. Penfoid (5), C. Power (1), D. C. Price (7), G. C. Reardon (1), R. J. Richards (7), D. N. Rimell (3), B. Sanders (1), J. B. Sanders (5), B. E. Sherwood (1), W. T. Sholl (6), C. A. Skinner (6), R. S. Smith (2), J. E. E. Spain (1), R. P. Strachan (1), L. Taylor (2), G. A. Treadwell (3), P. M. Tweddell (8), M. R. Underhill (3), N. Wallis (4), R. A. E. Webb (2), R. S. West (1), C. B. Westmancott (4), B. H. Wicks (7), R. M. Wooldridge (1), P. J. Wyatt (6).

THE DEDICATION OF THE WAR MEMORIAL PAVILION

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The Pavilion, a memorial to nearly eighty Old Boys who fell in the Second World War, was dedicated on Saturday, June 27th, in the presence of some 500 Old Boys, parents of the fallen and members of the school with their parents. The opening ceremony was performed by Major Crush, M.C.—an Old Boy and Kent Cricketer and the dedication by the Rev. A. Stanley Cooper, B.Sc., Chairman of the Governors. Distinguished visitors included the Mayor of Dover, the Divisional Education Officer and Capt. Powell.

Money has been contributed over the last few years and together with gifts from the K.E.C. and the Old Pharosians Association a fine and useful memorial has been erected at the cost of £1,500. The Architects were Mr. J. Simmonds (an Old Boy) and Mr. D. C. W. Vane, A.R.I.B.A., of Folkestone.

The Pavilion itself contains two changing rooms, with toilet facilities and a large glass-fronted ante-room which leads on to a trailed terrace. The building is functional and natural materials have been used as far as possible. One very pleasant feature is the shingle roof. Though lighting and hot water have not yet been installed it is hoped that these facilities will be available at a later date.

The Headmaster pointed out what a triumph the Pavilion was and commented on the numerous difficulties that had hampered the committee.

Buglers from the Duke of York's Royal Military School sounded the "Last Post," and this was followed by a silence before the actual dedication took place.

In his speech Major Crush said: "I open this Pavilion in honour, respect and deep gratitude of those Old Boys who made the supreme sacrifice during the last war . . . . May their example be a guiding light to us, and may those who have the privilege of using this Pavilion, these playing fields, Our School, pause for a moment to give thought and be deeply grateful." Major Crush then unveiled the plaque and laid a wreath which contained the School and House colours. Mr. Ryeland, President of the Old Pharosians, read the inscription on the plaque: "In honoured memory of those Old Boys who made the supreme sacrifice in the Second World War 1939-1945"; and the buglers sounded "Reveille."

The Madrigal Group sang Goss' "I heard a voice from heaven," and lead the singing of "O God our help in ages past," and the National Anthem.

The ceremony was followed by the annual cricket match between the School and the Old Boys.

EXCURSION TO BRUGES, EASTER, 1954 (Picture)

On Thursday, 15th April, a party of 27 boys from this school, together with Mr. Marriott and Mr. Woollett, took the boat for Ostend. After a fairly rough trip we landed on the rain-swept quay at Ostend, and were conveyed by coach to the ancient Flemish town of Bruges (Brugge in Flemish).

In the Middle Ages Bruges was one of the most important towns in Western Europe, and carried on considerable trade, with England and other countries, along its canals, which were linked with the sea. Later the silting of the main canal caused a loss of prosperity to the town, and its mediaeval atmosphere has remained almost unaffected by the passing of the centuries. The canals form a network through the town, and their quiet charm has given Bruges the title of "Venice of the North."

We spent most of Friday and Saturday exploring Bruges. Our guide explained to us the difference between Gothic and neo-Gothic; we climbed over 400 steps to the top of the ancient Belfry, whose famous chimes were silent during Holy Week; visited the picturesque Béguinage and various other places, including the City Art Gallery which contains many fine examples of paintings by Mewling, Van Eyck and other artists of the mediaeval Flemish School. In the ornate Chapel of the Holy Blood we saw the reliquary of gold encrusted with precious stones which contains (so it is believed) a little of the blood of Christ. On Good Friday a priest, with an armed policeman at his side, holds the relic so that the faithful may come and kiss it; and on the first Monday after May 2nd each year, the blood is carried in a silver reliquary (which we also saw) in a procession which is described as "one of the most spectacular religious processions in Europe," and which takes about two hours to pass any given point.

On Easter Monday we went to Ghent (Gent in Flemish, Gand in French)—a city five times the size of Bruges, and, like Bruges, an inland port, but with a large and flourishing modem textile industry. We visited the old part of the town—the castle of the Counts of Flanders, a massive fortress whose exhibits included a fascinating collection of instruments of torture; the Folklore Museum where we saw, among other things, mediaeval comic-strips, and a complete brandy distillery; the Bijloke Museum; and the Cathedral. In the Cathedral is preserved the famous polyptych by the brothers Van Eyck, "The Adoration of the Lamb," whose twelve panels summarise the whole of Christian belief; the colours are still splendid and the workmanship down to the most minute detail, is superb.

On Tuesday we went into Holland, and crossed by ferry into the Island of Walcheren, where we visited Flushing, Middelburg which was almost completely destroyed in the war and which has been solidly and tastefully rebuilt, the charming little fishing port of Veere, and Goes, where it was market-day and some of the people were wearing national costume. We came away impressed by the way the Dutch have recovered from the war and keep up a constant fight against the sea. Many boys, also, appeared to find Holland a good place to buy
presents

The end of our trip soon came, and we were quite sorry to leave the Hotel, where everything was done to make our stay a pleasant one, and where we had a combined dining and games room which provided us with excellent food and varied entertainment.

J.W.M.

JUNIOR DRAMATICS

The annual junior event took place at the end of the spring Term. This year there were three items: a sketch in French, a performance by the Puppeteers, and a light one-act play. The main feature on the puppet-stage—an original parody by Mrs. Rowlands—is reviewed separately, but a word here can be said about the other contributions.

It is, perhaps, as well that our French sketch was not deferred for a term: our schoolboy visitors might have taken exception not so much to the accents as to the behaviour of "a class in a French school! " Against a barrage of insults, suggestions and missiles "le Professeur" appealed vainly for "Silence! Silence!" hoping he might have some sort of order and attention by the time a dreaded school inspector arrived. Of course it was not to be. Despite an elaborate security system ("Sifflez! Sifflez quand il viendra!") it is to face a scene of ignorant chaos that "An Inspector Calls." The situation is in no way improved by the answers given to the oral test that ensues, and when finally l'Inspecteur is overturned in the wild exodus that immediately follows the chiming of the hour, he might well gasp in desperation from his prone position, "Quelle classe! Quelle Classe!" Binfield did well as the master, Morris as the inspector, and of the class, Rawcliffe as the look-out. Most of Upper III, eccentrically dressed, completed the class. Their Form master (Mr. Marriott) produced this most amusing entertainment.

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The play in English was one by L. du Garde Peach about Roman soldiers building a road in Britain. The stage curtain unfortunately misbehaved, failing to close decisively, but the audience seemed far less worried by this than the producer. Costumes were excellent, words generally known, and the acting rehearsed but uninhibited. The "officers" carried an air of authority and good humour, and their orders were transmitted by a most fearsome "centurion." The "men" were the traditional mixture of grump and wit, Da Costa especially revelling in anything comic: one particularly remembers his "cross-talk" scene with Hopkins.

Cast:—

The Puppet Club gave a performance of "Sensation at Shatover Manor," a play in which the village constable rises triumphant over Bimsey, the amateur be-monacled sleuth. Secret papers are cleverly stolen from the Manor safe by the employed thief, and in the final dénouement the Arch Villain (a distinguished visiting neighbour) is apprehended by the constable. The phlegmatic character of the last named was well portrayed in voice and person—a marked contrast to Barbara, petite and clinging, the daughter of the house with voice very much in keeping.

Sir Downright, the Squire, justifiably irascible, was appropriately played both in voice and manner, as also was Major Comley, the neighbour and villain. Bimsey, with his 'allergic' sneezes, his monacle, lorgnettes and vacuous smile, was cleverly impersonated.

Lighting helped the midnight scene in the library where the frightened thief is interrupted by the coincidence of a periodic 'visitation' from Sir Ustobee Hardy, accompanied by eerie creatures.

One of the most effective settings was that of the thieves' kitchen where the unexpected 'Copper,' having followed obvious clues, is on the track of the thieves, and incidentally, of the Arch Villain. The thieves, as well as their Ma, were expressively manipulated.

A lively narrative, bold and often good manipulation (a difficult thing), together with appropriate voices combined to make a successful production.

LIBRARY.

During the past year the library prefects have carried out their duties very successfully and willingly, even to the extent of giving up one or two evenings a week to the task of cataloguing and numbering new books.

In July the annual stock check was carried out, and a disturbing number of books was found to be missing. This seems to be a sad reflection on the value placed on the library and efforts must be made to return as many of these books as possible.

On the credit side, the library was kept a great deal tidier and consequently was easier to use during the Summer Term.

Some recommended new books are —
39/4 Ur of the Chaidees. Sir L. Wooly.
733/88 Collected Poems, '34-'52. Dylan Thomas.
81/42 British Music. J. A. Westrop.
82/104 Track Events.
82/105 Field Events.
84/70 The Land of the Cinque Ports. S. P. B. Mais.
88/102 The Cockney. Julian Franklyn.
89/227 Reach for the Sky. Paul Brickhill.

B. Sheppard.

PHOENIX CLUB

A number of spirited debates were held during the Easter term, ranging from "This house, believing Britain's foreign policy in recent years to have been one of surrender and scuttle, longs for a return to the days of Lord Palmerston," to "This house believes it is not immoral to be rich." Two discussions, a talk by Mr. A. B. Constable on the work of Local Government, and a discussion on the film "Julius
Caesar" were also held.

At the Annual General Meeting on June 2nd Hogbin announced that he was retiring from the Secretaryship owing to pressure of work, and Jarvie was appointed his successor. It was decided at this meeting to resuscitate the Phoenix Club Committee, and Dilnot, Johnson, Mummery and Sanders were promptly elected; they were also given the power, as a committee, to co-opt a further two members.

Attendances have improved during the last year, and I take this opportunity of once more welcoming all 4th, 5th and 6th formers.

I. C. Jarvie (Hon. Sec.)

THE PUPPET CLUB

For the greater part of this term the club has been sleeping, except for a performance we gave to the Operatic Society, in the Town Hall, but by the time this reaches the press we shall have given a show at Little Mongeham for a Sunday School Treat.

We have great plans for the future, although nothing yet has materialised except a discussion on a new play.

D. Shinkfield.

COMBINED CADET FORCE

The total strength is now 130, made up as follows: Royal Navy 31, Army 14, Royal Air Force 50, Basic 35.

These numbers show a very healthy interest and it is hoped that this will be maintained by the new Third Forms who will be able to enrol in September.

A notable landmark in progress has been the completion of the 25 yard range for .22 firing.

Section Notes:

Royal Navy: The R.N. Section is now 31 strong. On the 19th June we attended a Whole-Day Exercise at the R.N. Base, Chatham. The Exercise included boat-pulling, squad and lifeboat drill, and a visit to the cruiser H.M.S. Superb.

The Admiralty have at last delivered a 32ft. Cutter which will be ready for use in a few days' time.

At the time of writing these notes preparations for the Annual Inspection, on 16th July, are almost completed.

Our first Annual Training to be held on the week 14th—20th August, is on board H.M.S. Vanguard, stationed in Portsmouth. We have the fourth largest contingent attending Annual Training in the whole of England.

Later in the Summer holiday a party of Naval and R.A.F. cadets are spending a week at Lee-on-Solent for a course in Naval Aviation.

Army Section: Although this is the smallest section, it is not lacking in keenness in individual members. We have become affiliated to the Depot of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regt.) at Canterbury, and they have shown their interest by providing N.C.O. instructors on Tuesdays and Fridays. Their help is greatly appreciated.

Royal Air Force: The strength of this section is now 50. In the March exams. Sgt. West passed the advanced exam. with Credit, but only 4 cadets gained Proficiency. This was very disappointing, but emphasises that Proficiency Certificates are not given away but mark a standard of achievement. We hope the 15 cadets who sat for the July exam. appreciated this lesson.

Two Field Days have been held since the last issue, on 5th April at Manston and 19th July at Biggin Hill. On each occasion over 30 cadets attended.

A record number, 41, are looking forward to Annual Training at R.A.F. Dyce, near Aberdeen, from 27th July to 3rd August. (Join the C.C.F. and see the world).

F/S Skinner is to be congratulated on being awarded a Flying Scholarship. He will carry out the training during August.

Basic Section: This is now 34 strong—an encouraging number of cadets, for this section is the foundation of our future cadet force. After their elementary training we feed cadets to the three service sections, of which the R.A.F. always takes the greatest "fill"; the R.N. also has a respectable "helping," but we should like to see more volunteers for the Army, which at the present is still very starved.

On the whole attendance is good but there are far too many who only occasionally honour us with their presence. As a break-in routine on Tuesdays, we have seen several very interesting and instructive films on fieldcraft.

We were very well represented on the Empire Youth Sunday Parade—the first large parade many of the cadets have attended, and, despite the numerous changes of step on the sea-front, they put up a very good show.

As this goes to press we are all busy rehearsing for, our Annual Inspection, which this year is being held on the top field. The cadets took well to marching on grass and the addition of a pacemeter greatly improves the marching.

A Cert "A" exam. will be held next term and we can expect 100 per cent passes, if cadets attend parades regularly.

R.B Sgt.

NATIONAL SAVINGS.

With a membership of 111 and an amount of £124 "saved" during the period 1st April, 1953, to 31st March, 1954, the School Savings Group achieved much the same figures as in the previous year.

During the same period the Savings Club, with 34 members, put into the Post Office Savings Bank £412, most of which was used for the excursion to Bruges at Easter. As a large part of this was deposited towards the end of the period, the amount of interest allowed was disappointingly small—eleven shillings and seven pence, which is better than nothing at all, but not much better. From this and other points of view, it is clearly much more desirable to pay small amounts regularly throughout the year than to come along with £5 or more in the last few weeks. The whole purpose of the Savings Club is to facilitate this comparatively painless way of paying for a holiday abroad.

This does not mean, of course, that boys who do not join the Savings Club are precluded from joining school tours abroad; it means simply that boys who do join the Savings Club should try to make regular payments.

1st XV RUGBY.

Team building provided some serious problems, though the possibility of a useful pack was soon apparent. Piggott's obvious potentialities did much to relieve the situation outside, but there still remained the shaping of a full-back, a scrum-half and centre threequarters. This could be achieved only by experiments involving transfers from the forwards. In present circumstances, shortage of recruits for these key positions constitutes an ever recurrent problem, for players of any promise are inevitably drafted into the team before having acquired either confidence or sufficient experience. So it is with considerable optimism that we wait to put into effect the recently adopted policy of extending rugger to the Third Forms in 1955—a step which we hope will be carried further if it meets with success.

After frost and snow had delayed the start of the season, the XV allowed themselves to be overwhelmed by King's School "U. 16" whose three-quarters showed what can be done against irresolute tackling—a disappointing feature equally prominent in our play against Chatham House. This serious deficiency in these important matches was all the more unaccountable when compared with the spirited and determined defence against the Old Pharosians and Dover "A "; more
of the same standard would have seen us through other games with credit and probably victory.

Our only two wins were narrow ones at the expense of R.A.F. (St. Margaret's) but R. S. West's unfortunate injury, which kept him out of the last three games, was a blow to the team, which up to that time he had led promisingly and certainly shown the way to the line.

Colours: West, Piggott, Painter, Obree, Heaver, Humphreys, Doble, Ellis, Birch, Waters, Hannaford.

Other Players: Barrett, Dove, Marsh K., Hopper, Lampkin, Davis.

Results:

UNDER-16 XV.

Played: 4. Won: 1. Lost: 3.

Owing to the inclement weather, little in the way of practices could be held during the early part of the term and consequently a settled team was never achieved.

Against King's, Canterbury and Chatham House the team were unable to cope with their opponents' superior knowledge of the game, but two close games were played against the R.M. Boys from Deal. In the second of these the captain, K. Marsh, who had of necessity been playing at full-back, played in the pack and instilled the life and drive which brought the one victory of the season.

Teams were chosen from:— K. Marsh (capt.), Adams, Allison, Blaxland Bolton, Carr, Cole, Dedman, Dickson, Gardiner, Garrow, Gate, Long, Power, Rogers, Sholl, Smith, Tweddell, Wallis and Wicks.

CRICKET.
1st XI

The record shows that this has been a most successful 1st XI, its success arising mainly from two old-stagers of the school cricket field—J. E. Ellis, the captain, and R. West, the vice-captain. The school has indeed been fortunate in having two such old heads on young but capable shoulders.

In regard to captaincy, the M.C.C. book on Cricket Coaching has this to say: "the sovereign virtue in a captain is unselfishness." In this respect and in many others Ellis has been a very good captain. A notably good team spirit and a string of victories have been his reward.

R. West has taken wickets and scored runs by the application of a good deal of thought, a temperamental disposition to hasten at his own pace, and a mature development of technique.

Colours were re-awarded to Ellis and West, and newly awarded to T. E. Heaver, G. R. Piggott, and E. Jones.

Heaver and Piggott have done well in the field, while Jones has a very fine bowling action full of promise.

The rest of the team have given all necessary support and have applied themselves to the foundations of batsmanship, from which runs will flow in other seasons.

1st XI Appearances:

Results:
May 8—Harvey Grammar School, at Folkestone. Won. School, 143—6 dec. (March 64, Obree 28); Harvey, 73 (West 5—18. McEwan 3—13).
May 15—Simon Langton, at Canterbury. Won. School, 124—8 dec. (Ellis 80 not out); Simon Langton, 52 (West 4—28, Deal 4—3).
May 29—Duke of York's R.M. School, at home. Won. School, 112 (Obree 39, Piggott 29); D.R.Y.M.S., 55 (West 7—17).
June 19—Duke of York's, at Guston. Lost. D.Y.R.M.S., 135—9 dec. (West 4—44, Jones 3—21); School, 37 (Ellis 19).
June 26—Old Pharosians, at home. Drawn. Old Pharosians, 129—7 dec. (McEwan 3-22); School, 118—7 (West 44 not out, Piggott 23).
July 3—Ashford Grammar, at Ashford. Won. Ashford, 52 (West 6—32); School, 53—4 (West 27 not out).
July 5—Hendon C.C., at home. Won. Hendon, 99—6 dec.; School, 101—5 (west 53).
July 7—Parents' XI, at home. Won. Parents, 62 (McEwan 5—5, West 3—25); School, 69—3 (West 34 not out, Marsh 24 not out).
July 10—Harvey Grammar, at home. Won. School, 117—8 dec. (Heaver 32 not out, Marsh 31); Harvey, 51. (Jones 7—21).
July 13—Cooper's School (London), at home. Drawn. Cooper's, 127—3 dec.; School, 98—4 (west 33, Ellis 38 not out).
July 19—The Mediators C.C., at home. Lost. Mediators, 56; School, 54.
Played 11, Won 7, Drawn 2, Lost 2. Two matches have still to be played.

2nd XI

Measured by match results, the season must be regarded as one of the more successful of recent years. With perhaps one exception, the games were played under unpleasant weather conditions, the effects of which were considerably mitigated when the pavilion came into use towards the end of term.

Fortune favoured us at critical points in more than one game; but the available material was undoubtedly better than usual, and this enabled us to respond to frequent calls by the 1st XI and still field an adequate team. It was disappointing that, against our strongest opponents (Dover College 2nd XI), the form of our eleven should fall so much below standard.

Much of our success must be attributed to Humphreys who directed the games well and with increasing confidence. But, despite his invariably good example and his utmost effort to infuse the team with enthusiasm and alertness, running between wickets remained their greatest weakness. Northcutt's record with bat and ball and a good innings by Collard are worthy of special mention. A grand effort by Evans enabled us to amass a winning score against Duke of York's 2nd XI when defeat looked probable. Dawson had established himself as a reliable batsman before he suffered a break-down in health, from which we wish him a speedy and complete recovery.

Team: Humphreys (capt.), Callender, Collard, Crush, Dawkins, Dawson, Dedman, Evans, Laslett, Medgett, Northcutt, Power, Standing, Wicks.

Results:
May 8—Harvey G.S., 36; School, 37—3 (Northcutt 7—12). Won.
May 15—Simon Langton G.S.. 115; School, 81—8 (Callender 3—15, Dawson 25). Drawn.
May 22—School v. Chatham House—Cancelled.
May 29—School, 89; Duke of York's, 47 (Evans 27 not out, Northcutt 5—16). Won.
June 12—School v. Faversham G.S.—Cancelled
June 19—School, 75; Dover College, 76—1 (Collard 36). Lost.
July 3—Ashford G.S., 22 and 50; School, 88—8 dec. (Northcutt 4—6, Medgett 6—12). Won.
July 10—Harvey G.S., 77; School, 79—8 (Northcutt 5—46). Won.

UNDER 15 XI

The Under 15 XI, captained by P. Sutton, had a successful and enjoyable season, winning four out of their five matches. Most of the matches were marked by exciting finishes and the final margin was a narrow one in almost every case. The features of our cricket were the good bowling and keen fielding. P. Taylor was the most successful bowler, with a total of 17 wickets at a cost of 3.3 runs each. The batting was usually less reliable, G. R. Chawner scoring the highest number of runs with 45 (average 9 per innings).

The following played for the U.15 XI: Sutton, Chawner, Woolhouse, Santer, Taylor, Boddey, McCaig, Piqud, Goodehild, Buss, Skinner and Conyers.

May 8—Harvey Grammar, at home. Won. Harvey, 45 (Taylor 4—3, McCaig 4—12); School, 48—9 (McCaig 15).
May 15—Simon Langton, at home. Lost. Simon Langton, 85 (Sutton 3—23); School, 52 (McCaig 13).
May 29—Duke of York's, at home. Won. School, 24; D.Y.R.M.S., 23 (Taylor 4—5, McCaig 4—11).
June 19—Duke of York's, at Guston. Won. School, 73 (Chawner 21); D.Y.R.M.S., 61 (Sutto6 5—16, Taylor 4—23).
July 10—Harvey Grammar, at Folkestone. Won. Harvey. 46 (Skinner 5—3, Taylor 3—6); School, 47—7 (Woolhouse 16, Chawner 10, Boddey 10).
Played 5, Won 4, Lost 1.

UNDER 14 XI.

Four of last year's players were still available and from the numerous volunteers it was possible to complete what appeared to be an adequate team. The start of the season, however, was anything but encouraging, Harvey G.S. dismissing the side for 24 in the first match. A marked improvement followed, and the team played well until the last match when the batsmen returned to their beginning-of-season form and were dismissed by Harvey for the same total.

The batting was rather unreliable and many runs were lost by bad running between the wickets. The bowling was steady but the fielding uneven.

In all matches the captain, R. Jones, set a fine example, and he handled his bowlers and field placing well. He was given good support, in particular by Wellard, who bowled consistently well, and by Booth, who contributed some hard-hitting, if somewhat unorthodox, batting.

Teams were chosen from:— R. Jones (capt.), Ballard, Booth, Bourner, Goldsack, Goodhan, Hudson, E. Jones, Little, Mackie, Maddison, Moore, Prickett and Wellard.

Results:
School, 24; Harvey G.S., 26—4. Lost. Away.
Simon Langton, 83 (Wellard 5—27); School, 60 (Booth 20). Lost. Away.
D.Y.R.M.S., 68 (R. Jones 5—14); School, 69—9. Won. Away.
D.Y.R.M.S., 46 (R Jones 5—12); School, 48—5 (Booth 22 not out). Won. Home.
Ashford, 49; School, 50-6. Won. Away.
Harvey G.S., 62 (Wellard 6—11); School, 24. Lost. Home.
Played 6, Won 3, Lost 3.

SWIMMING.

There has been a good attendance at the Duke of York's Pool on Monday and Thursday afternoons, despite bad weather and the long pull up the hill to Guston. Unfortunately the number wishing to swim was so large that it was necessary to form four groups. Each group visited the Pool once a fortnight. Since the last 1½ weeks were taken up with Swimming Sports and the Pool closed on the 16th July, this meant that each group had five visits only. Obviously this is not enough to enable boys to become proficient swimmers.

Progress has been good in the circumstances. Twenty boys in Mr. Elliott's group of First Form non-swimmers have learnt to swim. Seventy-four boys have swum the two lengths standard for the first time to gain ½ point for their House. Thirteen boys obtained the A.S.A. Schools Medalist Award. A class of about twenty boys has been trained in Life-Saving, and eight of these took the Bronze Medallion Examination of the Royal Life-Saving Society at the Folkestone Pool on Monday evening, 26th July. All were successful (Cheesman, Blaxland, Bailey, Goldsmith, Gulliver, Jones M., Lampkin, and Soden). The water-tests were a severe trial owing to the coldness of the Pool, and the boys are to be congratulated on their determination in carrying through the tests to the end although several of them were beginning to suffer from cramp.

UNDER 14:

1 Length Free Style (28 yards): 1st. Woolmore (Fr.); 2nd, Bait (A.) 3rd, Doel (A.); 4th, Marsh (Pk.); 5th, Crouch (A.). Time: 34 secs.

1 Length Breast Stroke: 1st, McManus (Pr.); 2nd, Goldsack (Fr.); 3rd, Doel (A.); 4th, Marsh (Pk.). Time: 31.4 secs.

1 Length Back Stroke: 1st, Marsh (Pk.); 2nd( McManus (Pr.). Time: 35 secs.

2 Lengths Free Style (56 yards): 1st, Marsh (Pk.); 2nd, McManus (Pr.): 3rd, Doel (A.). Time: 63.3 sees.

Relay: Astor won on a walk-over.

Points: Astor, 26; Park, 14; Priory, 13; Frith. 9.

INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR:

1 Length Free Style (Inter.): lst, Abbott (A.); 2nd, Bailey (Pr.); 3rd, Bowles (A.); 4th, Bonnage (Pr.); 5th, Garrow (Fr.). Time: 17.3 secs.

1 Length Free Style (Sen.): 1st, Cheesman (A.); 2nd, Lampkin (Pk.); 3rd, Marsden (Pk.); 4th, Evans (A.); 5th, Franklin (Pk.). Time: 16.9 secs.

1 Length Breast Stroke (Inter.): 1st. Abbott (A.); 2nd, Soden (A.); 3rd, Bailey
(Pk.); 4th, Skelton (Pk.); 5th, Walder (Pk.). Time: 20.7 secs.

1 Length Breast Stroke (Sen.): 1st, Cheesman (A.); 2nd, Bates (A.); 3rd, Lampkin (Pk.); 4th, Wilberforce (Pk.); 5th, Evans (A.). Time: 21.7 sees.

1 Length Back Stroke (Inter.): 1st, Bowles (A.); 2nd, Garrow (Fr.); 3rd, Bonnage (Pr.); 4th, Bailey (Pr.); 5th, Abbott (A.). Time: 23.4 sees.

1 Length Back Stroke (Sen.): 1st, Cheesman (A.); 2nd, Evans (A.); 3rd, Marsden (Pk.); 4th, Gulliver (Pr.); 5th, Lampkm (Pk.). Time: 21.7 sees.

2 Lengths Free Style (Inter.): 1st, Abbott (A.); 2nd, Bowles (A.); 3rd, Bailey (Pr.); 4th, Bonnage (Pr.); 5th, Walder (Pk.). Time: 4 sees.

2 Lengths Free Style (Sen.): 1st, Cheesman (A.); 2nd, Franklin (Pk.); 3rd, Jones (Pk.); 4th, Marsden (Pk.); 5th, Evans (K). Time: 39.6 sees.

Diving Competition: 1st, Marsden (Pk.); 2nd, Evans (A.); 3rd, Bowles (A.); 4th, Franklin (Pk.); 5th, Crush (Fr.).

4 Lengths Free Style (Inter.): 1st, Abbott (A.); 2nd, Bowles (A.); 3rd, Skelton
(Pk.); 4th, Soden (A.); 5th, Godden (Pr.). Time: 1 min. 43.5 secs.

8 Lengths Free Style (Sen.): 1st, Cheesman (A.); 2nd, Gulliver (Pr.); 3rd, Wilberforce (Pk.); 4th, Evans (A.); 5th, Lampkm (Pk.). Tune: 4 mms. 42.8 secs.

House Relay (Inter.): 1st, Astor; 2nd, Priory. Time: 1 mm. 25 secs.

House Relay (Sen.): 1st, Priory; 2nd, Park; 3rd, Astor; 4th, Frith. Time: 1 min. 14.1 secs.

House Points for Inter, and Sen. Events: Astor, 105; Park, 55; Priory, 43: Frith, 8.

Total Points for Swimming Sports: Astor, 131; Park, 69; Priory, 56; Frith, 17.

Points Gained Through Standards: Astor, 12; Park ,12; Priory, 7; Faith, 6.

Grand Total: Astor, 143; Park, 81; Priory, 63; Frith, 23.

"MEDALLIST" AWARD:

1. 100 Yards. Front Crawl or Breast (not Butterfly).

2. 50 yards. Back Crawl.

3. 25 Yards. Breast or Front Crawl (alternative to 1).

4. Surface Dive to recover object from 6ft. depth of water.

5. English Header Dive from height of not less than 4ft.

The following boys were successful:—

J, P. Bowles (U.5), J. Newson (U.5), J. Blaxland (M.5), G. Bailey (U.5), K. Bonnage (U.5), XV. Lampkin (L.6 Sc.), L. C. Abbott (M.5), W. Gulliver (L.6.Sc.), G. Marsden (L.5), Taylor (L.5), J. F. Horton (M.4). J. Skelton (M.4), M. Bowles (M.4), G. Soden (U.4).

INTER-HOUSE GYMNASTIC COMPETITIONS

The Senior competition took place on Monday, March 15th, and was judged by Mr. R. G. Bowles, of Oldborough Manor School, Maidstone.

Priory gained an early points lead in the free standing exercises which they maintained as the apparatus work progressed. The final relay race, however, proved to be the deciding factor, resulting in a win for the Astor team.

By his consistent performance, Piqué became the winner of the Pascall Cup. He was closely followed by McDonnell, Dove and Lees.

While the general standard of performance was not high, the trials and practices of preceding weeks had ensured that each house turned out a fairly capable team. The deciding factor in a competition of this kind is thorough practice even more than natural ability.

The Junior competition consisted of a series of tests given to all boys in First and Second Forms during P.T. lessons. Park House proved to be the winners by a narrow margin.

The totals of points in both competitions showed that Astor and Park had tied for the P.T. Challenge Cup.

A.O.E.

SPORTS DAY, 1954. (Picture)

It was once the proud boast of this school that Sports Day had never been postponed, but the July weather of 1954 effectively broke this record, and the decision to postpone the event was amply justified by the gale and rain that descended on Dover in the afternoon of Saturday, July 17th. We were allowed, however, to complete the programme on the following Wednesday.

Three new records had already been made before Sports Day—by Ayres in the Long Jump (Under 12½), by Piqué in the Hurdles (14-16), and by Painter in the Senior Half Mile, in which he beat Jackson's time of 1950 by three seconds. In the 75 yards Hurdles (12½-14), introduced this year, Wright won in the creditable time of 12.1 seconds.

On Sports Day seven other records were broken. In the High Jump (Under 12½), all six finalists were capable of beating the height of 3ft. 10½ins. achieved in 1952 and not bettered last year. Mills was the winner with a jump of 4ft. 4ins., an excellent effort for a boy of his age. In Putting-the-weight (14-16), Sherwood achieved a distance seven inches beyond that of 1953. It was at the end of the programme, however, that the real outburst of record-breaking came; in five out of the last six events new records were made. Painter claimed his second record in the 440 yards with the excellent time of 52.6 secs., which easily beat Simmond's 1949 record; Ellis ably assisted in this by setting the pace. As expected, Piggott improved on his 1953 Javelin throw (although he did not produce his best effort until the following Saturday, at the Inter-Schools Sports, where he threw 170ft.). In the 880 yards (14-16), Lees beat the 1953 time, and in both relays the times of the last two years were beaten handsomely. The meeting thus concluded on a suitable note of triumph.

Other performances worthy of mention were those of Standing in Throwing the Javelin (14-16), Allingham in the 100 Yards (12-14), Piggott in the newly-introduced Pole Vault and in the 220 Yards, Southern in the 220 Yards (14-16), and Rogers in the Mile.

Any complacency which might be induced by a contemplation of this list of achievements would soon be checked by a glance at those of other schools. There is still plenty of scope for record-breaking, especially in junior events, and apart from that the general standard can be raised by boys who are prepared to do training after school—at present such boys are a small minority. On the other hand, the number of standards achieved continues to increase—599 this year,  compared with 488 in 1953.

Under 12½.

80 Yards: Marriott, Periton, Synnott. 11 secs.

High Jump: Mills, Bloomfield, Periton. 4ft. 4ins. (Record.)

Long Jump: Ayres. Periton. Matthews and Mills. 12ft. 11in. (Record.)

Cricket Ball: Mills, Graham, Corry. 59yds. 1ft.).

12½—14.

100 Yards: Allingham, Grieves, Crouch. 11.6 secs.

High Jump: Johnson, Allingham, Shepherd. 4ft. 4in.

Long Jump: Allingham, Wright, Johnson. 15ft. 2½in.

Cricket Ball: Murton, R. G. Jones, Relf. 59yds. 1ft. 5in.

75 Yards Hurdles: Wright. Murrell. Thacker. 12.1 secs.

14—16.

100 Yards: Dedman, Southern, Adams. 11.4 secs.

220 Yards: Southern, Morris, Pique. 25.6 secs.

440 Yards: Laslett, Bonnage, Hyland. 58.4 secs.

880 Yards: Lees, Laslctt, Brady. 2 mm. 19.6 secs. (Record.)

110 Yards Hurdles: Pique. Crick and Fuggle. 18.2 secs. (Record.)

High Jump: Lees, Hyland, Sherwood. 4ft. 10in.

Long Jump: Southern. Lees, Sutton. 16ft. 1in.

Weight: Sherwood, Abbott. Dedman. 36ft. 3in. (Record.)

Discus: Standing, Northcutt, Sharp. 100ft. 8in.

Javelin: Standing, Abbott, Hollands. 131ft. 3in.

Over 16.

100 Yards: Piggott, Ellis, Goldsmith. 10.8 secs.

220 Yards: Piggott, Ellis. C. Marsh. 24 secs.

440 Yards: Painter, Ellis, Dowle. 52.6 secs. (Record.)

880 Yards: Painter, Rogers, Dowle. 2 mins. 8 secs. (Record.)

Mile: Rogers, Lampkin, Heaver. 4 mm. 50.6 secs.

120 Yards Hurdles: Painter, Heaver, Rogers. 17 secs.

High Jump: Booth, Painter, Collard. 5ft.

Long Jump: Ellis, Dowle, Lampkin. 18ft. 7½in.

Pole Vault: Piggott, Goldsmith, Crush. 8ft. 8½in.

Weight: West. Humphreys, Obree 36ft. 2in.

Discus: Crush, West, Wilberforce. 100ft.

Javelin: Piggott, Evans, Crush. 157ft. 6in. (Record.)

House Relays.

4 x 110 Yards (14-16): Frith, Park. Priory. 52.2 secs. (Record.)

4 x 220 Yards (over 16): Priory, Frith, Park. 1 min. 40.8 secs. (Record.)

House Competition.

  
Individual Championships.

Over 16: Piggott (32 points).

14—16: Lees (25 points).

12½—14: Allingham (19 points).

THE INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS.

The inter-school meeting is generally regarded as the climax of the athletic year, coming as it does on the last Saturday of the Summer Term. As we were the hosts this year we naturally felt anxious and hopeful that we should acquit ourselves favourably. In the event, we could do no better than third in both senior and junior matches.

Piggott won the Senior 100 Yards, the Quarter Mile, and the Javelin with a record throw of 170ft. 4ins. He also ran the final leg of the relay which our team won in the new record time of 1 min. 36.8 secs. He thus set the final seal on four years' membership of the school's senior athletic team. By his persistence in training, by his application in technique, and by his example of willing versatility, he has set a mark for others to follow and has rightly earned the school's gratitude.

Our juniors kept us waiting for a first place until their last event, when they won the relay. The Chatham House junior team ran away with this match and their senior team in the next few years will undoubtedly be a very strong one.

Our own junior team next year should be distinctly useful. Many who competed this year will still be juniors and there are other promising athletes coming along. Fortunately there always are.

Results:

Putting the Weight: Thomas (D.C.). Montieth (D.C.), West (D.Gr.). Giles (C.H.), Simmonds (C.H.). 42ft. 2in.

Half-mile (Junior): French (D.C.). Richards (C.H.), Pinder (C.H.), Lees (D.Gr.), Brady (D.Gr.). 2 mm. 15.3 secs.

100 Yards (Senior): Piggott (D.Gr.), Holloday (C.H.), Ellis (D.Gr.), Proctor (D.C.), Gladdle (C.H.). 10.5 secs.

100 Yards (Junior): Wratten (C.H.), Southern (D.Gr.), Smith (D.C.), Dedman
(D.Gr.), Wedlake (D.C.). 10.7 secs.

Discus (Senior): Thomas (D.C.), Monteith (D.C.). West (D.Gr.), Wrightson (C.H.), Crush (D.Gr.). 118ft. 7in.

High Jump (Junior): Miriams (C.H.), Baker (C.H.), Williams (D.C.), French (D.C.), Lees (D.Gr.). 5ft. 2in.

Half-mile (Senior): Bale (C.H.), Woodman (D.C.), Harrington (D.C.), Rogers (D.Gr.), George (C.H.). 2 mins. 10.7 secs.

High Jump (Senior): Wrightson (C.H.), New (D.C.), Clifford (C.H.), Booth (D.Gr.), Painter (D.Gr.). 5ft. 2in.

Discus (Junior): Parker (C.H.). Johnson (D.C.), Wale (C.H.), Standing (D.Gr.), Symons (D.C.). 119ft. 3in.

Long Jump (Junior): Shrubsole (C.H.), Williams (D.C.), Futter (C.H.), King (D.C.), Southern (D.Gr.). 17ft. 4¾ in.

Quarter-mile (Junior): Shrubsole (C.H.), Laslett (D.Gr.), Eason (C.H.), Hawkins (D.C.), Adams (D.Gr.). 55.7 secs.

120 Yards Hurdles (Senior): Rimell (D.C.). Rock (D.C.), Painter (D.Gr.), Clifford (C.H.), Giles (C.H.). 16.7 secs.

110 Yards Hurdles (Junior): Smith (D.C.), Pique (D.Gr.), Lynham (D.C.). Sutton (D.Gr.), Neville (C.H.). 15.6 secs.

Quarter-mile (Senior): Piggott (D.Gr.), Painter (D.Gr.), Bale (C.H.), Holloday (C.H.), Talbot (D.C.). 54.6 secs.

One Mile (Senior): Harrington (D.C.), Baldock (C.H.), Hutton (D.C.), Rogers
(D.Gr.), Lampkin (D.Gr.). 4 mins. 42.6 secs.

Javelin (Senior): Piggott (D.Gr.). Giles (C.H.), Thomas (D.C.), Martell (D.C.),
Punch (C.H.). 170ft. 4in.

Long Jump (Senior): Wrightson (C.H.), Jones (C.H.), Rimell (D.C.), Ellis (D.Gr.), Dowle (D.Gr.). 18ft. 9in.

Junior Relay: D.Gr., C.H., D.C. 1 min. 15.4 secs.

Senior Relay: D.Gr., C.H.. D.C. 1 mm. 36.8 secs.

Result of Matches.

Seniors: Dover College, 78; Chatham House, 71; Dover Grammar, 65.

Juniors: Chatham House, 71: Dover College, 47; Dover Grammar, 39.

COACHING COURSE IN ATHLETICS.

In the early days of the Easter holidays (could anything sound more bleak?) an athletics coaching course was held at school under the direction of Mr. B. Jagger, of the Central Council for Physical Recreation, and Mr. P. Baxter, the P.T. organiser for S.E. Kent, assisted by several members of this school's staff. About forty boys attended from our own and other local schools over a period of two days.

Instruction was given in a variety of athletic events, outdoor practice being supplemented indoors by the use of films.

Undoubtedly this course set the athletic season off to a good start and we shall look forward to another in some future season.

FORM NOTES.

Upper VI Arts.

Epistle to the Departed.

Gentlemen,

What written material you had expected to read here must, I fear, remain a matter for your private ear alone. It is with unwilling step that I am forced to return to a former existence long since passed though but no doubt dear to you.

What shall we tell the world of our previous existence? Is there much that they don't already know? We have left our mark—of quartz!

The repudiation of the Sal Volatile and our departure were simultaneous. Stenographical fripperies no longer win our approval as the most sound basis for typically British humour. Our livelihood is no longer considered; our studies are a super-higher (or should that be advanced) plane; Arnaud is to be replaced!! Just look what you are missing: we are already "super annuated." We don't pay National insurance, but we beg you to tell us how to keep the moth in the purse.

Yours discreetly,
Vivans.

Upper VI Science Form Notes.

"Have you finished writing your Form Notes yet?" This question has haunted my existence for several days. Of course each time my reply has been "No, not yet, but" always hoping to get some help, or at least ideas, from other members of the form. Unfortunately, the joy of seeing your finished notes in print is always tempered by the knowledge that no one ever reads them except members of your own form, who only criticise in any case. I think that perhaps this term I shall not write any after all because you all know what good athletes, cricketers, clarinet-players, opera-goers, and stamp collectors we are. Besides, I am not as subtle in my allusions as the authors of the first and second form notes, neither am I as witty as the creators of the third and fourth form notes nor ever as elaborately ironic as the fifth form note writers.

I hope that this lack of enthusiasm on my part is no reflection on my seven years in a Grammar School, but then, as I said earlier, you probably will not read these notes so who will know?

B. Sheppard.

Lower VI Arts Form Notes.

The seven knights-errant who officially occupy the scarcely impregnable walls of the fortress overlooking the school apiary have flow held out for a full year under their pugnacious commander. Although temporarily besieged half-a-dozen times a day, they are in a most beneficial position. On one side they can learn efficiency from a resuscitated scrap heap, on another how to maintain a greenhouse, on a third how to play Cowboys and Indians, and on the fourth, amongst the turrets on the eastern side of their stronghold, elementary ornithology.

They have withstood all invasions from the "Semper quaestuosi" fanatics at the other end of the Prefectorial balcony, while some of their number do, at times, even sally forth to the other side of the valley to seize or recapture their unfortunate prey. On the latter occasions it is noticed that Sir Nogger invariably fails to be punctual, owing to his elocution studies. On the other hand, Sir Elimelech has given up his study of gates for politics, while Sir Cravena, to whom everything is so nauseating, is now studying the art of keeping wicket. It is hoped that the sleeping knight, Sir Conrad, has made a sufficient rate of interest on dinner and bun money to give him a good start in his new post as tea-maker, and also that Sir Valsanius does not meet too many land girls during the "holidays."

They have passed on, by the way, five puzzling posers to which they do know the answers

1. Why are those of their number who write notes on English History called "Teddy-boys"?

2. Where are the two missing deck-chairs?

3. How can Bert Hoyle be reconciled with fish-and-chip shops?

4. Why will there soon be insufficient headroom to the door of the Geography Room?

5. Should the abolition of racial segregation in schools come before the abolition of sex segregation?

Finally, they do not forget the eighth knight-errant, who is fighting his battle on a hospital bed sixty miles away.

Sir Junius.

Lower VI Science.

Last year we asked the editors if they were going to censor our notes. They replied that they were only going to prune them a little. We thought that pruning was removing the weak parts so that the strong could flourish—in our article only the weak parts seem to have survived.

I think you will agree that that crack would be better, if it were shorter—it probably will be when you get it.

Some of us are showing the strain of Sixth Form life, one of us is craven and one gone West.

We are proud of the two members of the form who exhibited in a children's exhibition.

Overheard:

"Have you been smoking glass?" Twist & Bust.

(While we appreciate the fertility of L.VI Sc.'s imagination, we feel that in the interests of diplomacy it has to be:—" Ha! Ha! Ha!

—That's out!")

Ed.

VI Economics.

After the rather hysterical note of our first two terms of Freedom in the sixth form we have all not settled down to become mature essayists in the field of abstruse economic theory. We are all preoccupied with term examinations, Inter-Collegiate examinations, Advanced Level examinations, Scholarship Papers, University, and—WORK.

The term was interrupted by the mysterious disappearance of two of our beloved and learned brethren to, as someone put it, "slay the dragon of ignorance which is rampaging in the land of the lesser barbarians". Preliminary Communiques inform us that morning beverages are sadly missed, and that the conquering heroes were greatly distressed at the lack of respect shown them on their return.

After a successful, and carefully planned insurrection, the Revolutionary Praesidium of the Supreme Council of the Union of Reactionary Socialist Economists, have pleasure in announcing that they have taken over the control of the Phoenix Club. It must be noted with pleasure that there has been a recent revival of Hoylism after a year of inactivity, much to the consternation of our evangelist.

A long series of involved experiments, carried out in great secrecy in a small dark recess hidden in the vicinity of our tetragon, have evolved a new and terrible secret weapon.—PONGO Mark 1.

(Other Marx to follow)

Symptoms of Pongo Mark 1. (Anyone observing the following should communicate forthwith with Blackhall 2121).

Green face with yellow spots; moulting of hair, eyelashes and ears; and general oscillations resembling an epileptic fit.

Result: Patient begins a stage of hysterical lunacy characterised by a prodigious output of magazine articles.

I.C.J.
B.M.N.

Remove.

When these notes are read, I will be far away, so nobody will be able to retaliate, either verbally or physically. It appears I did not displease enough people with my last mighty effort, so I am once again endeavouring to enhance Remove's reputation.

In spite of all the injustices heaped upon us, we remained one small, cheerful group, with unity as our key to success. Even when I offered to let Max retaliate by writing these form notes, he refused— apparently undesirous of revenge.

Although we are inseparable, our hobbies fall into many categories. We have hard-hit Shepherdswell's opening batsman, "Maxood Ahmed," ten tennis enthusiasts, another who plays tennis and cricket with equal skill; a one-man rhumba-band; a one-man jazz-band; one vocalist whose "mother is dead but his dad doesn't know it"; and one large expense to the rate-payers. Just after the prelims, we lost a boy whom we missed during the prelims and did not see before the prelims. If you work this out, you will certainly not find that our number is twelve (which it is), so you had better keep on trying until you do.

Alas, we are already disintegrating, and soon, Remove, as we know and made it, will be no more than a memory.

W.A.Z.

Middle IV.

(Form motto—" Be Prepared").

On the whole we have quite a good time and get on quite well with the masters. Homework is not in great demand, but we get it all the same. A vote showed that history was our favourite subject with English a close second. We may add that one boy has shone in English. Of late we have decided to buy masters some useful electrical presents, such as electric trains, razors, sewing machines and for a special friend of ours an electric chair. At the beginning of the term somebody asked "Who hasn't got a broken chair?" There was no answer. A new arrival in the form has found a good refuge? There are two boys in the back who always seem to get equal marks (one is a cycling enthusiast).

Four boys in our form play cricket for the school, two in the 2nd XI and two in the under 15 XI. In athletics, four boys are in the under 15 team.

Next term we hope to work a little harder, as the G.C.E. is already looming up ahead.

Wuff, Snuff and Tuff.

Upper III.

Main topics of discussion this term have been C S2 and daisies, buttercups and tadpoles.

We all enjoy our buns on Wednesdays and Fridays.

We welcome two Yorkshire friends. They will find plenty of Dourness in Dover.

Our thanks to J.P.M.

P.S. Special dare—Long live Nathaniel?

Herb and Jeff.

Middle III.

During the last term there have been four main topics under discussion, working, games, behaviour and hair. We will deal with the most important topic, work.

During the term, 99 per cent. of the form have forgotten what work is (carrying on the theory that the third form is the laziest). The working boys motto is now:— "Bilge boy, utter bilge".

We now come on to the most shameful passage in M.III history—Games. Our success at cricket has been negligible, though the admirable leadership of "Chick" cannot be denied.

Let us now consider the behaviour of M.III. On the whole behaviour has been good, (wonders will never cease!).

The last M.III topic under review is hair! There have been three new styles introduced into the form, e.g. semi-crew-cuts, a tornado cut, and one "Hitler Style" cut.

Rally to the M.III war-cry—

"Fudged, boy, fudged," and "Manners maketh Man!!!!"

Upper II.

Upper II has been as bad, if not worse, this term. Medical Dictionaries are coming into use once again as fatal diseases are being looked for before the examinations. The other day we nearly persuaded our science master to hold two mains terminals while the current was still flowing. Unfortunately, he realised in time.

The rise from a few shillings to over a pound in the Charity Fund is to our credit, but more especially to Clipsham, the Charity Monitor.

This term has proved an excellent one for U.II in sport. Johnson is the Junior high-jump champion and Wright (1), Murrell (2) and Thacker (3) gained places in the hurdles. We have won all our cricket matches except one, which was drawn. Wellard plays for the Under 14 XI and is making good progress.

G.C., D.C., M.T.

Middle II.

We are now beginning to think that we are a well-behaved form, considering that we have only stayed in six times this term. This good behaviour is due to the good example of our excellent Form Captain. We have a very good football team, but the trouble is that we are now in the cricket season. Three members, however, who are in the Under 14 XI will be very proud to see their names in print, Prickett, Golsack and Madison.

We are very pleased with our new homework timetable because when we have (for the sake of argument) Maths. in A week some bright spark pipes up "Please sir, it's B week!" This is seconded by a chorus of "It's Scripture to-night, sir!" A very good way of going short of homework, especially with a co-operative homework monitor!

Da Costa (Form Captain).

Lower II.

Masters still don't think very much of our form although we have improved. You cannot really blame them.

Charity fund is still rather low, but just look at the Charity Monitor!

The form hopes that Hayward has got over his operation, and is feeling better. We will all be glad when he comes back to school, as we miss his smiling face, and the masters miss his moving desk.

We have not been too successful at cricket this season having won only one match (by 50 runs. Golding 36), against Lower I.

J. Matthews.

Upper I.

The exams. are almost on us, and this naturally causes some anxiety among our "Higgerant" and "un-edified" members! Chaos reigns in the place where the intellectuals(?) dwell: "Johnny Ray" Keen croons mournfully in the corner, while the notes of the Last Post ring out from improvised G.W.B. bugles, i.e. General Work Book, lamenting the late larvae of the Caterpillar Colony.

I close this report from Stalag 14, as our pedagogue prances into our lair and silence reigns.

Piddock.

Middle I.

The familiar "Crash! Bang 1" has been omitted this time, as Middle I has reduced its noise to a mere shout! (Although E . . . s still patrols, he is not as cautious now, for he knows, (thinks), we are a quiet form).

A strange "habit" has come over our form, namely, an eagerness to learn. Just as home-work is about to be set, there are cries for a long prep., (an old ruse but sometimes it works). Alas! the master's good books have not yet been attained, for long ones are set, in spite of the groans.

During lessons, there is always a happy whirr of wheels turning, as boys think. When I say think, I mean think!

All of us are dreading the result of the exams., but maybe one or two of us know our future forms.

D. K. Marriott.

Lower I.

When we first came to this school we were so very polite—now we are exactly the opposite, but above all we are a very good form. Our performances at games are reasonably good.

We have four shillings in the Charity Fund, which is the highest we have had in any term yet.

In our form we have all kinds of boys, fat boys, thin boys, tall boys, and short boys, we are also fortunate to have a comedian.

Every month or so we publish a magazine. We have had three editions so far. Our form-master tells us we are very fortunate to have our first year in the tower. We are not sure what this implies, but we think it is because we are so noisy.

P. Croskerry.

HOUSE NOTES
Astor House

This year we have finished third in the House Championship, having only just been beaten by Priory. Certainly if some of the older boys had turned out for training in Cross-Country Running and Athletics we could have gained more points.

The First Rugger XV team won two of its three matches, but the Second XV, due to an understandable lack of support, was usually reduced to about ten players, and was beaten in all three matches.

We were placed last in the Cross-Country Race. Our runners had obviously done very little training. We did, however, draw for first place with Park in the P.T. Competition.

In the Summer term we were placed last in both cricket and athletics. There appears to be very little cricket talent, though our juniors did reach the final of the East Cup. Our failure in Athletics was due mainly to the small number of standard points gained, and the poor attendance for heats.

Our swimming team was once again very successful with first place in both junior and senior events.

In conclusion I would say we have done reasonably well, but with a little more effort from our older boys we could have done much better.

R. J. West.

Frith House.

Since the last "Pharos" was issued Frith has done well to win the Ebbw Vale Rugby Cup by remaining unbeaten in all her games.

Unfortunately we have been less successful in the Swimming Sports, due partly to a lack of swimmers in the House. In this connection first and second formers have an Opportunity to learn to swim and improve the situation during the next two or three years.

The athletic standard points result placed Frith fourth. Here again a little more effort by a greater number of boys would have resulted in a much more favourable position. Even those boys who were unable to reach more than one standard would have done well to make an effort. At the moment there are a certain few who are called upon to take part in all our activities where in fact all our efforts should be team efforts.

By the time this issue appears the result of the House Challenge Shield competition will be known. Let us hope that our efforts will have put us in first position.

B. Sheppard.

Park House.

Once again, after a few years' lapse, Park House is well on the way to its rightful place at the top. This return of power can be attributed almost entirely to efforts in the lower and middle schools.

The results in the various fields of sport are encouraging, even if we did end at the bottom of the House Championship. Athietic standards brought us 144 points—only 1 point behind Priory House, the leaders. In the Athletic Sports Park House was second, thanks to a combined effort rather than a few brilliant individuals. Worthy of special mention, however, are Ayer's new record in the Junior Long Jump and Lees' performance in setting a new 14-16 Half-mile record, and in gaining the Rhodes Cup—Well done!

In cricket we have been beaten but not disgraced. We made interesting matches of several games thought to be walk-overs.

The future of Park House, then, lies in the hands of the junior boys and it is up to them to see that Park House regains its position at the top.

P.W.C.W. and W.L.

Priory House.

It was pleasing to see such a good effort made by House members during the rugger season, for although often outweighted, the teams still persevered, sometimes even against quite formidable opposition. The fact remaining obvious is that to get any lasting success at rugger we must tackle hard, low and often.

The cross-country provided its usual disappointments, probably because so many boys realise what a heartbreaking sport this can be—especially to the untrained! However, the number of points gained by boys finishing the course in standard time was quite satisfactory.

Congratulations to all boys who helped towards our total of standard points and thereby assured us of victory in the athletic championship. This performance was really commendable.

The swimming sports will soon be decided, and in this field our chances are reasonable. The real weakness appears to be in the lower School, but as this flaw is also evident in other house teams we must not be too harsh in our criticism.

The cricket played so far has been neither brilliant nor deplorable but "standard." We have given as good as we received, and with the house matches still remaining there is a possibility that we shall finish second.

Taking all things into account, therefore, we have had a very satisfactory year, being at or near the top in most events, although not being quite good enough to capture the House Shield.

If we forget for one moment the results of the various competitions and consider Priory as a whole, it is evident if we have achieved nothing else of late we have at least begun a revival of the old house spirit. Let us keep this up and continue to give our best.

G.R.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.)

ABBOTT, L. C. (1949). Football (S.2, H.1). Rugby (H.1). Cricket (H.2). Junior Dramatics,Arts and Crafts. G.C.E. O (2). To R.N. Artificer Apprentice.

ABNETT, P. (1949). Film Society. G.C.E. O (6). To Dover Art School.

ALLISON, F. (1949) Rugby (H.1. G.C.E. O (3). To Greengrocer Business.

BLAXLAND, E. J. (1949). Football (H.1). Rugby (H.1). Cricket (H.1). Dramatic Society. Arts and Crafts. G.C.E. O (2). To Deck Officer Apprentice.

BRIVIO, D. A. Football (H.1). G.C.E. O (2).

BROCKMAN, P. W. (1947). Library Prefect, Choir, Madrigal Society, Film Society,
C.C.F. G.C.E. O (2). A. (3). To National Service.

BUDDLE, B. F. J. (1949). Rugby (H.2). Cricket (H.2). G.C.E. O (2). To Merchant
Navy, Navigation Officer.

COLE, M. J. (1949). Rugby (H.1). Football (H.2). Cricket (H.2). C.C.F. G.C.E. O (1). To Electrician Apprentice.

COLEMAN, J. H. (1949). Puppet Club. G.C.E. O (3). To Coal Board Apprenticeship.

CRICK, P. J. V. (1950), C.C.F. To R.A.O.C.

DALE, J. (1948). Dramatic Society. G.C.E. O (5). To Police.

DAVIES, R. (1948). Chess Club. P.T. Club. Tennis Club. G.C.E. O (4).

DICKSON, J. (1950). Cricket (S.2, H.1), Football (H.1). Rugby (H.1). Dramatic Society. G.C.E. O (5).

DOVE, T. (1950). Rugby (S1l). Gym. Club. G.C.E. O (6). To Teaching.

DUTNALL, D. C. (1949). Dramatics. G.C.E, O (7).

EVANS, M. R. I. (1948) Cricket (S.2. H.1). Rugby (H.1). Swimming. Dramatic Society. Chess Club: Film Society. Arts and Crafts Puppet Club. G.C.E. O (6). To Engineering Apprentice.

FRIEND, T. W. E. (1947). Library Prefect. C.C.F. Choir. Madrigals Film Society. Phoenix Club. S.C.M. G.C.E. O (3). To National Service.

GULLIVER, W. C. (1948). Rugby (S.1). Swimming Dramatic Society. Puppet Club. Arts and Crafts. Phoenix Club. G.C.E. O (7). To De Havillands Aeronautical College (Scholarship).

HILL, G. R. (1949). C.C.F. G.C.E O (6). To Radio Engineering.

HOLLANDS, D. (1949). Dramatic Society. Stamp Club. G.C.E. O (6). To G.P.O. Engineering.

HOPPER, J. (1950). Rugby (S.1). C.C.F. Film Society. G.C.E. O (6). To R.A.F.

MIDDLETON, D. J. (1949). Football (H.2). G.C.E. O (4). To Police Cadet.

NEWSON, G. W. (1949). Chess Club. Dramatic Society. Choir. G.C.E. O (5). To Police Cadets.

PALMER, M. R. (1949). G.C.E. O (4). To Radio Officer in Merchant Navy.

PHILPOTT, D. R. E. (1947). Prefect. Madrigal Society. Choir. C.C.F. Phoenix Club. Film Society. G.C.E. O (3), A (3). To University.

PIGGOTT, G. R. (1946). Head Prefect Priory House Captain. Football (S.1, Colours '51-'54' Captain '52-54). Cricket (S.l, Colours 1954). Rugby (S.1, Colours '53-'54, Vice-Captain '54). Athletics (Colours '53-'54, Vice-Captain 1953, Captain 1954). Cross Country (Captain 1953). Phoenix Society. Choir. Madrigal Society. G.C.E. A (3). To University College, Hull.

PRICE, D. C. (1949). G.C.E. O (7). To Post Office Engineering Staff.

REARDON, G. C. (1952). Rugby (H.2). Arts and Crafts. S.C.M. Phoenix Club. G.C.E. O (6). To National Service.

SAUNDERS, J. B. (1949). Football (S.1, H.1). Cricket (H.1). Arts and Crafts. G.C.E. O (5).

SHEPPARD, B. (1950). House Captain. Prefect. Library Prefect. Rugby (S.1). School Orchestra Madrigal Society. Phoenix Club. Marionette Society. G.C.E. A (3). To Southampton University.

SPAIN, J. E. E. (1949). G.C.E. O (1).

STRACHAN, R. P. (1948). Film Society. G.C.E. O (3). To Police Cadet.

WATERS, J. (1951). Prefect. Rugby (S.1, Colours). Chess Club. Phoenix Society. G.C.E. O (4), A (3). To London School of Economics.

WEST, R. J. (1947). Deputy Prefect. Astor House Captain. Football (H.1). Rugby (H.1). Cricket (H.1). Captain School 2nd Football XI. Orchestra. Phoenix Club. C.C.F. G.C.E. O (5), A (2). To Aeronautical Engineering.

WEST, R. S. (1946). Prefect. Football (S.1. Colour 1953). Rugby (S.1, Colours 1953, Captain (1954). Cricket (S.1, Colours 1953, vice-captain 1954). Athletics. Orchestra. Choir. Chess. G.C.E. A (2).

WILBERFORCE, P. W. C. (1947). Park House Captain. Prefect. Athletics. G.C.E. O (5).

WOOLDRIDGE, R. M. W. (1948). Film Society. Meteorological Society. G.C.E. O (1). To Forestry.

== PARENTS' ASSOCIATION==

During the past year the Parents' Association has, in its various activities, received great assistance from the School, and is grateful to members of the staff and to boys, who have co-operated to ensure success in several ventures. For instance, the posters displayed in the Parents' Association Room on Open Evening were much admired, and assisted in attracting the attention of parents to our aims and activities, as well as to our sale of used school uniform and sports gear. The puppet show, given at one of our Social Evenings, was a great success and attracted parents not previously seen at our functions. It is hoped that all boys will take an interest in the Parents' Association, at least in so far as ensuring that their parents are members.

After the opening of the Memorial Pavilion the Parents' Association was pleased to mark the occasion by holding a dance in the School Hall. The attendance, which included members of the School Cricket XI and the Sixth Form, was excellent, and as a result a very useful sum will be donated to the Memorial Pavilion Fund.

H. J. Belsham (Hon. Sec.)

== OLD PHAROSIANS.==
REUNION DANCE

The Re-union this year will take place on the day after Boxing Day, i.e., Tuesday, 28th December.

As a reversion to the custom of pre-war times, the Re-union Dance will this year be at the Town Hall, commencing at 8 p.m. and going on to 1 a.m.

The price of tickets has been kept down to 7/6, inclusive of supper. At this price, over 200 tickets must be sold to cover the costs, and it is hoped that this year's Reunion will be as well attended as have been the Reunions of recent years at the School.

Tickets may be obtained from Eddie Crush's shop in Biggin Street, or from the School.