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No. 125. SPRING, 1958. VOL. XLVII.
FIAT LUX.
==EDITORIAL==
This is the swansong of the present Editors, who, to use the accepted terms, have to surrender the reins of authority to those younger and more able than themselves. Editing a school magazine is by no means as easy as one would have imagined. Chasing non-contributors is tedious and often fruitless: recourse to the results of homework set by co-operative masters is not entirely satisfactory, since it is best that a school magazine should be voluntary. Indeed, our editorials might often have seemed unduly critical, and have tended to lay too little stress on the more concrete achievements of our school (its achievements both in work and in sport).
We can, however, end on one peculiar note of triumph, in that not only is this issue more punctual but that also we have had to reject contributions which formerly we would have welcomed; so have we been successful in making the School more magazine conscious—or have we even discovered sources of great talent?
We leave that to our successors to discover.
B. S. M.
J. C. G. B.
24th January.—A Film on the Outward Bound School was shown to tile
R.A.F. Section.
11th February.—The Rev. R. Coonll~s brought up to tile School a Missionary from the Church of South India.
28th February.—A Film on Guided Missiles was shown to 6.Sc. by Sq.-Ldr. D. L. Eley.
7th March.—A Lecture was given by Mr. A. F. C. Williams, of the
International Wool Secretariat, on Tile Supply and Marketing of
Raw Wool."
14th March.—A Film on Careers in the R.A.F. was shown to the
R.A.F. Cadets by Sq.-Ldr. Eley.
20th March.—S.C.M. Conference held at School and attended by Sixth
Formers of local schools.
28th March.—Open Evening.
F. A. Cockfield, an Old Boy of the School, has been taking part in a series of discussions called "The Public Purse" on the Third Programme.
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Mr. J. Slater joined the staff of Dover County School as a history specialist in September, 1915. and retired from Dover Grammar School in July, 1953. The thirty-eight years of his service were formative years in tile life of the School, and it is difficult to pay fitting tribute to the part he played in that development. At first the school in Ladywell was so small that it was just a large family, and J. S. entered fully into all its activities. He played regularly in the forward line for the School 1st XI, and senior boys learnt much from his skill as a cricketer. For the last years of the 1914-1919 war he was one of the four men left at School, and he ran practically everything. This even included a newly-formed Cadet Corp;. How many remember his pioneering effort which resulted in the first corps camp in 1919? In this year he became the housemaster of Town (now Priory) House, and served in this capacity until retirement—a record in the School's history. The duties of this post were perhaps his main school interest in the years between the wars. He will be remembered as a leader who worked for and expected results in all spheres, but yet was one ever ready with encouragement and sympathy. The latter quality accounts for the record service that he gave as organiser of the School Charity Fund. On our return from Ebbw Vale he spent some time in charge of the athletics of the School, and then pursued his great interest in Junior School football and cricket. He always maintained that the East Cup games provided the best sport. In 1952 he became a popular chairman of the Dover Schools' Football Association. He was a born teacher, distinguished by his distinctive and successful methods. Many of his colleagues envied the skill with which he developed the latent ability of the least able of his pupils. Perhaps he found his greatest delight with younger boys, and most of these perforce learnt something. They were all educated. Old Boys will remember many ways in which he supported their cause. In particular his untiring support of the Old Pharosians' cricket team will not be forgotten. The team enjoyed his good fellowship as much as they appreciated the number of times he saved the game. His election as President of the OBA. in 1955 was a just tribute to his long service for the Association. To his staff room colleagues he was just "Jos." What that means only those who have lived and worked with him can understand. |
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It is with great regret that we report the death of Mr. Tomlinson recently. The following tribute to him is paid by Mrs. L. Turnpenny, one of the School's earliest pupils. I should like to pay my tribute to a born teacher. When I first went to the Boys' School I had failed all along the line in Maths. I was considered worthy of the transfer by merit of other subjects, but there was no dodging Maths, as one of the subjects for Matriculation. Mr. Tomlinson took me in hand, never once losing patience, and led me back to first principles, and gradually I saw the light. Matric. work never ceased to be a toil, but I did pass, and when two years later I sat for Inter. I almost enjoyed that Maths, paper. Mr. Tomlinson was always awe-inspiring at school, but as years went by I was invited to his home, and there I found him tender and gay with his wife and the soul of courtesy. He was unusual in that he had a brain for Mathematics yet was equally at home with foreign languages and astronomy. When regulations suggested that the Senior Maths. Master should be qualified in Maths. He attended weekly classes in London on his half-day and added to his degree of Master of Science in Physics a good Honours B.A. degree in Maths.—and Greek! I was privileged to be in the gallery of your School Hall when he retired, and he said to the boys that they should "hitch their waggon to a star." I think all his pupils did that. |
On the 12th September, 1957, we left Southampton on a journey which was to last 14 days and take us over a distance of 1,616 miles. Our first port of call was the small island of Madeira, well-known for its wine, and then, six days later, we crossed the Equator. Here there was the traditional crossing-the-line ceremony, and in this region we saw many flying fish, whales, and porpoises. Finally, on 26th September, the ship entered Table Bay and docked in Capetown, dominated by tile impressive Table Mountain and its two neighbouring peaks.
Capetown itself is a lovely place. Its beautiful gardens and sandy beaches make it a favourite holiday resort, while in the big shopping centre the 15-storey buildings tower over you. Unfortunately, our stay here was brief, and at 6 p.m. we started off on a three-day train ride. Already, however, we had noticed the hostility of the South Africans towards the British, and now we were to experience conditions on their trains. We felt that they must be the dirtiest trains in the world; they smell, are badly ventilated, and are most uncomfortable. The weather was very hot, and the heat and dust that came in the window were almost unbearable. As we crossed the Karu Desert we thought we should suffocate, but before we reached Bulawayo, where we had to change, we had seen the diamond mines at Bloemfontein and Kimberley. From Bulawayo the train journeyed on and on through barren dried-up bush, the monotony only being broken by the natives, who sold their goods, mainly carved ornaments, at all the big stations.
On arriving at Salisbury we were driven to our cottage, which was situated in the spacious grounds of Government House. The gardens were very lovely, being mainly devoted to flower growing, and some, such as the rose garden and the various lawns, were very ornamental. Much fruit as well was grown, and bananas, lemons, oranges, pomegranates, limes, tangerines, pears, apples, plums, peaches, mangoes and paw-paws were all cultivated. There was a swimming pool, tennis courts and a croquet lawn. Sixty native boys were employed to take care of all this, and later I used to play football with some of them. About this time, too, the chameleons were starting to breed, and we saw many of them. They are large lizards, about 12 inches long, which can change colour.
We found that Salisbury itself was a large town of a million people, half of these being blacks. Many of the buildings are very modern and are up to 20 storeys high, and many more are still being built. It is very crowded and traffic jams are common. There are several large parks and playing fields, six swimming pools, two golf courses, and innumerable tennis courts. The way of life is very influenced by that of America, and this is shown by the number of American cars and household appliances. Both the cost of living and wages are very high, £120 a month being the average earnings
When we arrived they were entering the hottest season when the temperature goes up as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat was unbearable. and we just flopped down in chairs or swam. During the hot season many people went to the seaside for holidays, and many tragic accidents occurred there. Ten people were killed and others maimed for life by sharks off the east coast round Durban, for instance. The hot spell lasted until January, and then the rains came. At first the farmers were glad, but soon the crops were rotting.
An unusual incident occurred about this time. My parents were out and I was in the bath. The rain was pouring clown, but that did not worry me, but when I got out of the bath and went into the hall I found that there were millions of flying ants in all the rooms of the house. They leave their nests at the start of the rainy season, and had been attracted by the lights. I switched the latter off and went to bed. In the morning the ants' wings were thick on the floor but there were no ants. I suppose they had gone into the garden and been eaten by the crickets or birds.
Before I went to Salisbury I never realised how many different types of creepy-crawlies there were. Some were hideous; there were great hairy spiders, long slimy ones, and even some big ones with deadly stings.
Occasionally we went to places outside Salisbury. On these trips I saw many tropical plants and animals, and several native settlements with their primitive mud huts, but the greatest thrill I got was when I learnt that my father and I were to fly to Kariba and then to Victoria Falls. At Kariba the biggest dam in the world is being constructed. At the moment only two wings and the cofferdam are in position. The latter is a circular structure out of which the water is pumped so that work can be done on the main dam wall. Great damage has been done to the workings by the recent floods, however. From Kariba we went on to the Victoria Falls, the most wonderful sight I have ever seen. It is a tremendous and magnificent spectacle. The Zambesi flows over the falls at the rate of a million and a half gallons a minute. It falls into the gorge 300 feet below with a tremendous roar, sending up spray to a height of 1,000 feet, and then flows on its way, a swirling yellow mass. Along the roads around the fails are hundreds of baboons and monkeys.
Three days after I returned from Victoria Falls we left for Capetown, where we had a day to look round before the ship sailed. We landed in England on 7th March on a cold, bitter morning after being five months abroad.
I. FITZSIMMONS (4.A).
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"Who goes there?" wailed the frightened guard,
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"Good morning," the cow said to me. I recoiled as though it had bitten me and stared at it unable to believe my ears.
"Did you speak?" I enquired.
"Certainly, why not?" replied this remarkable animal.
"But ... b-but animals can't speak!"
"What am I doing then?" inquired tile cow.
"W-w-well ye never heard any animals speak before," I said.
"You have now." retaliated the cow.
I hurried on.
"I can't believe it," I said aloud.
"You can't believe what?" asked a cat, which was sitting complacently on a garden wall.
"That animals can . . . "Gug-gug-good heavens! you spoke!
"Yes," said the cat.
"Oh, no!" I gasped. "I must be dreaming! Wake me up, somebody!"
With increasing bewilderment I rushed through the streets. Dogs wished me good morning, cats inquired how I was feeling, sparrows demanded why I was in such a hurry. Suddenly, I realised that I had been running around in a circle. There, ahead of me, was the field with the cow standing chewing the cud. "Excuse me," I said, "but why who taught you to speak?"
"Moo," replied the cow.
"Eh?" I said.
"Moo!" said the cow.
Suddenly I realised that she could not speak. And when I went home the other animals could not either. And they never did again.
J. WOOLFORD (1.A).
COMMENTARY ON A POWELL CUP PRACTICE
The Powell Cup, annual torture for body-weary boys, is to include me in it this year. I was told this happy news recently when a sudden drive to tire the more mischievous among us took place. "Be keen! we were told, and from this moment we knew that we must train and train (twice) before we might run over this hallowed course. Practice is what makes (or breaks) runners, and so we were allowed, during PT., to run around a smaller course, that took us over grass-clad hills and across a football pitch to the Hougham road. From this point we walked along some streets and finally arrived at the gate leading into the allotments above Leneys. This point presented a splendid view of three empty fields, where we were able to snatch a well-earned rest without censure. After a few minutes' peaceful contemplation it was no effort to rise and jog the final distance to the School.
Some worth-while advice to those who would also practise. First, do not turn right when you reach the Hougham road, for it takes rather longer to get back to School that way. Second, always walk along the streets leading back to School; it is unseemly to be seen rushing along streets clad only in shorts and gym shoes (and anyway it is less tiring to walk). Owing to my special methods of practising, I feel more rested than I have ever felt in all my tender fifteen years, and shall be able to co-operate in making the slowest time ever for the Powell Cup this year.
F. BURKE (U.4).
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....Until its owner willed it to be an annexe to Canterbury Hospital, Highland Court was called Highams. Then the long off-white building distinguished with pillars was "ameliorated" and lamp posts lined the drive accompanied by a large "Trespassers will be prosecuted" sign planted at the park gates. Between them and the road and the depths of tile valley, a row of trees shelters another estate whose mansion house can be seen from the upper decks of 'buses. But penetrate the trees and the parkland has been given to farming: more trees have been felled than remain, trunks of others bear forlorn witness to early gales and the estate cottages stand lonely in the cornfields. At the drive's edge you could find an adder dead, with its head flattened by a stone: and near it a bridge, whose broken parapet gingerly crosses a half-filled lake where a ragged boat-house seemingly dries in the reeds. Cows graze on tile unkempt lawn leading to the house and the trees planted by a landscape gardener have lost their purpose.
"Archeologia Cantians" says that Bourne Place is Queen Anne,
and of great interest. It was modernised in 1926, with its main door
coming from a destroyed house. Now it is empty and itself under threat of demolition—a red brick house that did not succeed somewhere, and
so gained great charm. From it a path leads to the Tudorish house of
its present owner; but in the church memorials and plaques that clutter
a still-used squire's pew, lives yet more family history. The ill
sounding Auchers seem to stem from Tudor times: one—the last baronet—had built the existing mansion. Thence to the clerical Beckinghams
with a solitary Lord Albert Conyngham, of that family which provided
a mistress to George IV and dwelt in Bridge at Bifrons, until its demolition. Of more recent vintage were the Bells—a Lady Bell compiled a
book of old French songs: their plaques are of glass-covered Victorian
brass.
Bishopsbourne is a pretty, well-groomed place, except that Parson Hooker's old vicarage has been pulled down and its vicar moved to a truncated version of Oswald's. Joseph Conrad's last home. A hall in the village was built for his remembrance and the street in front leads on to yet more parkland of a more designed and well-kept kind belonging happily to a Dr. Barnardo's Home.
According to the church the great house there belonged to the Musgraves of whom one was Aide de Comp to King William IV: the house is low and newly painted with an incongruous green door and a large bay window out of all proportion to it: an Austenesque house. Nor is that so strange, since Jane Austen had the closest links with Goodnestone Park (mix up the names of two neighbouring houses—Northbourne Court, once an abbey, and Betteshanger, and you get "Northanger Abbey") and Godmersham Park, which more certainly is the Rosings of Lady Catherine de Bourgh in "Pride and Prejudice": Charlton Park is not so far from either of them.
It would be best to skip across Kingston, with its little church and half-derelict rectory, because it is succumbing to bungaloid disease. But Barham still remains with old houses and a green-spired church telling us of the Derings of the Court and the Oxendens of Broome. Tile Court is nothing from the road: from its garden it is Bourne Place in miniature, perfected by Sir Edward Lutyens. Now it is in flats, and one is for sale.
Unlike the other mansions, Broome, built in 1628 by an old Parliamentarian, has found its way into books on architecture. It is large, red, and melancholy in the Dutch-Jacobean style (is there one?) and it needs pointing. Its park suffered from army depredations and has dwindled in size since the eagles on the lodge gates first changed when midnight chimed from Barham steeple. It is said though, that Edward the VII wished to buy it but could not, its owner being in a lunatic asylum. So the Prince built Sandringham: local tradesmen lost royal patronage, and Broome went eventually to Kitchener, who lavished loving-or-destructive care on it. It all depends on how you look at it, since he divided the great hall and scrawled his monogram everywhere. Even so it remains a gracious mansion...
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I saw the White Lady walk the skies to-night. B. S. MASON (U.6.A). |
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Blind boy painlessly pavement-taps the street B. S. MASON (U.6.A). |
Yes, I thought, it would be a wonderful night for camping with my friend. We were planning to camp by Jogger's mill which stood near a stream that wound its way through the countryside. We had a large white canvas tent and a primus oil stove which was old but serviceable. We set out about 6 o'clock one evening for Jogger's mill with plenty of food in our satchels. We made camp and set about cooking a meal of sausages over the stove. At 9 o'clock Jim and I turned in, expecting a peaceful night. I was just dozing off, I think it must have been about 10.30, when I had a feeling someone was just outside the tent.
Waking Jim up as I crawled out of my sleeping bag, I carefully pulled aside the tent flaps. At some distance from the tent was a clump of trees, where a torch was flashing. Thinking this a strange time for anyone to be about, we edged closer to the light. We could vaguely make out the figure of someone moving in amongst the trees. He was carrying an object which we could not identify. The man moved towards a nearby road, and following him, we could see the outline of a bike. He rode off into the darkness; I had some strange ideas on the subject of who he was and what he was doing. Jim suggested that he was probably a poacher and this was my idea too.
So quickly returning to our camp we put on our jackets and made our way to the village and the police station. Upon hearing our story the police constable thought we were quite likely right, since it was the poaching season. He at once phoned the neighbouring village of Bradbury towards which our suspected poacher had been cycling. The constable at Bradbury agreed to set out at once in search of the man.
After a long wait at the police station, during which time we each enjoyed a piping hot cup of cocoa, a message was received to say the Bradbury police had stopped a man who was carrying a canvas sack in which were found three pheasants, and which he admitted poaching. Jim and I slept that night at the police station and in the morning we collected our gear and set off for home, but not before we had been congratulated for our keenness by Sergeant Jenkins of Bradbury. Quite an exciting camping expedition. eh!
B. S. EDWARDS (1.C).
My father had sent me to post a letter and mother had seconded this by saying a brisk walk would do me good. However, I had walked not more than twenty yard's, and there I was lost in a dense fog, not knowing which way to turn. Street after street I passed through. corner after corner I turned, without the slightest knowledge of my whereabouts. Thick blankets of fog smote against my face, cold, eerie and frightening. The dim figure of a fellow-being could just be seen and I wanted to run towards it, my fear trying to overcome me, but I triumphed over it and strode gallantly forward with as much manly dignity as I could muster up. Streaks of fear and terror started passing through my whole body. Oh how I would have loved to run into one of the dark looming houses which seemed to spring at you and then disappear with the same unknown speed. The long howl of a dog which seemed, by the sound to be right behind me, pierced my eardrums. What would I not have given during those moments to be sitting easily in front of a fire of glowing, red-hot coals! Terrifying thoughts kept on flashing through my mind, but uneasily shaking them off I kept striding forwards, onwards, perhaps only so that I could think I was doing something.
Then, oh joy! I saw the beam of a flash lamp trying ever harder to pierce yet a little further into the discouraging clouds of fog. Then the pleasant sound of a human voice piercing the fog came softly to my ears, "Is that you. Gerald?" It was Ian, my friend at school. I told him how glad I was to see him. He explained that by a strange coincidence he had met the same ill-fate, but that his dog knew the way. His easily excited Welsh terrier gave another yelp as Ian passed on in the opposite direction to myself I said "another" because I think it must have been he that I had heard before. Seconds after this, I saw another shape present itself. I thought perhaps another human, but here I was both wrong and glad: for projecting from the outer edge of the pavement was what I recognised as the figure of the pillar box at the end of my home road. Joyfully I half walked, half ran towards my front doorstep. I hammered on the door, forgetting all my manners in my anxiety to see someone I knew. I scrambled through the door as it opened, straight away stumbling over the cat. My reception, however, was a little different from what I might have expected, for both mother and father burst out laughing. "What's the joke?" I asked. Father extended his hand and pointed to something. I followed the line of his finger, then suddenly, I realised that still clamped tightly between my fingers and thumb, was the letter. I joined in laughing whole-heartedly.
G. R. EMES (2.A).
I walked home dejectedly, and feeling very tired. I had just returned from watching a very uninspiring football match and was in no great hurry to meet my mother. Luckily for myself. I reflected, my father was doing an afternoon shift at work, and so I did not have to meet him. I felt very miserable, as I knew from past experience with my softer parent I would not be hit, but only cold shouldered. I hoped that my tea would be kept warm, but after a little thought, I doubted this greatly.
I had no idea of the time so was duly surprised, upon my arrival
to find it was six o'clock, two hours later than I should arrive home, and one
hour later than the tea was ready. I was welcomed with a questioning stare and after a long intake of breath a prolonged "Well?" from
my mother. I then commenced a long speech, explaining my absence,
telling her I had been to see an interesting football match, to which after
a long pause she replied. "You should have been home two hours ago;
your tea is on the table." I surmised, after looking at the table, and
finding only one plate on the table, that my mother and brother had completed
their meal. The herring, which I had been looking forward to,
was cold and the tea had developed a thick white skin, and was stone
cold. During tea I hopelessly tried to open a friendly conversation with
my mother, but she replied with sharp one-word answers. I was glad
when my father told me to go to bed, and I trudged heavily up the
stairs, trying to make my mother feel a bit sorry for me, but no;
obviously, I thought, she had a heart of stone.
P. L. WILLIAMS (2.B).
The river is in flood! The news spread through the villages on the banks of the Mississippi like wildfire, and soon people could be seen trekking away from their homes, taking the more precious of their possessions with them in small handcarts or perambulators, while their richer brethren rode away in horse-drawn carriages or traps packed with their belongings. Rich and poor alike were heading for the same destination, the refuge of the nearby hills, in which vantage point they would be safe from the ravages of the flood. I was one of the evacuees, and as I climbed the steep slopes of the hills I wondered what would become of the log cabin which had been my home for over ten years. I eventually reached the top and joined a group of friends, one group of many, but people were talking little.
We waited—and waited. It seemed a period of days rather than minutes, until there was a sudden cry of "Hark!" What little talking there had been immediately stopped and we were easily able to hear a low, rumbling noise, like the sound of Thor's thunder echoing across the heavens, far away yet drawing steadily nearer. Still we waited. The rumbling grew louder and louder until it oppressed the nerves and dulled the brain. Then, suddenly, round a bend a little up-river swept the immense wall of water. What an impressive sight it made as it rushed onwards, relentlessly sweeping every unstable object before its boiling margin. As we looked we could see fully-grown trees and large pieces of timber dancing on its foaming crests like corks. Still it grew nearer, ever nearer.
Suddenly one of the women in the party screamed and pointed towards the deserted village. Deserted? No, not completely, for there scurrying in panic from the menacing flood, bewildered by the volume of its roar, was a little figure, seemingly smaller because of the distance and in comparison with the immensity of the flood. It was the woman's little son. We were powerless to help him, and could only gaze until our eyes turned red-rimmed and watery with concentration, wondering who would win this deadly race, the mighty flood or the puny child. The comparison would have been droll, almost farcical, except for the urgency of the situation. But the child was running hard when suddenly he tripped and fell. He was soon on his feet again, running, but the torrent of swirling water bore down on him and enveloped him. We could see his fair hair bobbing above the waves for a moment, but he was soon sucked beneath the heaving surface. His death was inevitable. If he was not drowned he would be crushed by the jostling timber. Up to this time the dead child's mother had been standing dazed, but now, as we turned away from the scene she collapsed in a spasm of grief.
A few hours later the water had subsided until all that remained was the receding noise and the trickle of muddy water down the streets. We looked at what had been our village. It was now merely a chaotic collection of debris, a complete shambles. The wooden houses had been smashed like matchwood, leaving only a few of the stouter stone houses standing. All this could be repaired, however, and my thoughts turned in genuine sympathy to the one among us who had suffered an irreparable loss, the dead child's mother. Silence reigned, broken only by her sob's, as we viewed the remains of our village. And I was thankful that it was only my home that I had lost.
S. R. D. WILSON (4.A).
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The wheels of buses will not drive, M. HIBBERT (1.A). |
("I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet")
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I really do dislike your Easter hat It seems to me the maddest of its kind. And do you know I think I really find That orange colour makes your face too fat. No doubt if you had chosen something that Was not so peculiar from behind, And did not tend to blow off in the wind, It would not make my feet go pit-a-pat. In short, your choice of hats is quite unique. It makes a mere man wonder what he'd say If he should meet you unawares next week. And see you wearing emerald and grey. Would he be brave enough to stop and speak Or would he quickly look the other way? H. GARROD (4.A). |
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By M. T. Rabjohns (L.6.A.) |
I'm what the police call a vagrant, a tramp. I was looking for some cheap lodgings for the night when I came across Dunmore Street. It wasn't too posh-looking so I decided to try my luck there.
I wasn't feeling any too happy as I'd spent nearly all my money, and the appearance of Dunmore Street did nothing to cheer me up. It looked drab and cheerless the way it was lit; still, I wasn't too conspicuous there, and my clothes aren't exactly smart, so in a way it helped, or so I thought. Some houses had the upstairs lights on, some didn't, and they looked just like eyes, searching eyes, peering out of motionless faces.
It was not surprising that in this cold wind, especially in this street, that lights appeared to make something look warmer. A bus passed the bright lights inside making it look quite warm and comfortable. I turned my jacket collar up and thrust my hands deeper in my pockets.
I walked past a bus queue of rather posh-looking people, out of place in this street. One of them said, "I say, look at that chap," and made some remark his friends thought funny. I was going to retort, but walked on instead.
I almost went into a pub I passed to ask about a night's lodging, but decided not to as I might be tempted to buy a drink, and I couldn't afford that. The sign was creaking in the wind, and I looked up at it. Lumme, the ' Startled Saint,' bit peculiar, isn't it ? " I couldn't see why it was called the "Startled Saint" exactly, "Saint," but not "Startled." It showed one of those monk-like chaps with a lot of planes buzzing round his head. "Odd looking thing," I thought.
To cap all my miseries it started to rain, and I hurriedly took shelter in a shop doorway. "What a dump," I thought. "big place like this and I can't even find a night's lodging." I was out of the wind in the doorway, but I didn't like to stay there. "Police don't like people like me," I thought. "I'll be accused of loitering with intent, or something just as stupid." I stepped out into the rain, and pulled my hat brim down over my eyes.
I looked down the road and saw a policeman. For once I could almost sympathise with him, being out all night in this lot. I turned and nearly bumped into someone. The light was bad enough ordinarily, but with my hat pulled down it was even worse. I'm not exactly used to brightly lit, cheerful places, but tonight this street was horribly depressing, and I was glad to turn off into a better-lit street.
I. G. HOPPER (L.6.Sc.).
I always used to want a new bicycle, for my old one was a complete wreck, but, whenever I asked him for a new one, my father complained that he didn't have the money. You don't realise just how embarrassing it is for a chap to be without a decent machine. When the lads on their gaily coloured, lightweight sports models asked, "Coming for a spin, Bill?" I just lowered my eyes, coughed a little, and "I don't think so, chaps," I would murmur, "going out with my parents, you know." I daren't tell them that I did not think my machine was suitable for such trips.
How envious I felt as they sped away, laughing to themselves. I wondered if they were laughing at me. I used to dream of the fun we could have had, exploring all the out-of-the-way villages, cycling down the coast for the weekend, or even travelling abroad.
My longing for a bike became so desperate that I even found myself a job over the weekend, in order to save up enough to buy one. But working was contrary to my nature and I soon gave that up. Besides, I didn't like the boss! I then resorted to bribery. "I'll dig the garden, mow the lawn and weed the turnips every Saturday for a year," I bargained with my father. When this method failed, I decided on blackmail, in a mild form. "What would you say if I told mum that you told Mr. Smith that her cooking was vile, dad?" I gave this method up as it proved to be much too painful. Instead of frightening him, it only made him angry, and he would give me a back-hander whenever I tried it. But then, to my surprise, after I had been dropping subtle hints all one morning, my mother exclaimed, "Why don't we buy Bill a new bicycle like the other boys."
"What a good idea, mum," I proclaimed. I said it like that because women always like to feel they thought of the idea first. My father gave me a strange look, as if I had had something to do with it, and finally gave in.
I have the bike now. It is a lightweight machine, with special gears and a special pair of light alloy handlebars. I am able to reach speeds up to thirty-five miles per hour going down hills; it is so light, I can lift it well above my head with one hand, and I feel the pride of the neighbourhood when I ride it.
The only trouble is, the lads have joined a yacht club, and spend all their spare time "messing about in boats." I am now on my own, and whenever I ask my father for seven and sixpence for the subscription, in order to join the club, he simply murmurs, "Seven and sixpence. Whatever for. You have just got a new bike, what more do you want?"
W. B.
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I have always thought myself a keen cricket fan. A few weeks ago. I met an elderly Australian gentleman who, I think, must be the keenest fan of them all, for he told me that he had not missed seeing an England-Australia test match since 1911, and that he had preserved the scorecards of everyone of those matches.
Presently he brought out his greatest treasure. It was a cricket bat that he had bought at Bobby Abels sports shop. Abel himself had selected it for him. He pulled it tenderly out of its silken bag in order to show it to me. I have never seen such a marvellous bat and I know that I shall never see a better one.
On one side were the autographs of the great Wally Armstrong's Australian touring team, which is rated to be the best-ever Australian side to tour England. It is said to be even better than the 1948 side, skippered by that great Australian batsman. Sir Donald Bradman. At hle bottom of the bat was a portrait of that great leg-spin bowler, Arthur Maily, which Maily himself had drawn Years later, Maily and the owner met and the great bowler is reputed to have said "Wasn't I a handsome young fellow then?"
On the other side of the bat there were the figures of innings played in the tests for the ashes.
The bat was carefully varnished in order to protect it. On the handle was a label, saying who of his family was to have this precious possession when he died. Having allowed me to handle it, he once more returned the bat to its cover and put it away.
I. NEWMAN (1A).
This article does not, of course, deal with the complete subject of nuclear physics, but it shows, in simplified form, the structure of an atom and the workings of a nuclear reactor.
To understand nuclear physics, one must first know about the structure of atoms. Atoms are extremely tiny, and form the basis of all matter. They are made up of three different things: protons, neutrons, and electrons. The protons have a positive electric charge, and they, with the electrically neutral neutrons, form the nucleus, the centre, of the atom. The negatively charged electrons revolve around the nucleus, and in any normal atom, they balance the protons in number, and in electrical charge. The number of electrons determines the chemical characteristics of an atom, and the outer electrons, called valency electrons, hook the atoms together. Thus, in one substance that contains only one type of atom, all atoms will have the same amount of electrons and protons, although in different isotopes of the substance, the number of neutrons may vary.
In an atomic reactor, such as those at Calder Hall, the fuel is the metal uranium. In uranium, the most important isotope is uranium 235, that is, uranium having two hundred and thirty-five neutrons. Uranium 235, is very inclined to split in half, and when it does this, it forms two medium sized atoms, and gives off two neutrons, which split other atoms in turn. This process is called a chain reaction, Now, this splitting, or fission, of the atom gives off energy, for a little mass has been lost. Which has to re-appear as energy. The energy in nuclear fission is found as heat. All this may lead you to believe that a lump of uranium will produce energy, but there is a big catch: uranium 235 forms only a small part of natural uranium, for there is a large amount of uranium 238. When a neutron strikes an atom of uranium 238, it is absorbed, the uranium gives off two electrons, and becomes plutonium. This reaction gives little energy, although plutonium is often used in atom bombs. But, as with most things, there is a way to get round this catch, for a relatively slow-moving neutron is able, to split uranium 235, while it has no effect on uranium 238. Thus, in an atomic reactor, rods of uranium are pushed into a substance called a moderator, that is a substance able to slow down neutrons. Three substances are able to do this: beryllium, graphite, and heavy water. Heavy water is made from heavy hydrogen, or deuterium, instead of ordinary hydrogen, deuterium having a neutron and a proton in its nucleus, instead of simply a proton. Beryllium is never used because of its expense, however. A metal called cadmium is used to govern the rate of reaction in a reactor, as rods of this collect nearly all neutrons that reach it, and the rods can be pulled out of or pushed into the reactor, thus speeding or slowing the reaction. The reactor is generally made of zirconium, a heat-resisting metal, and is surrounded by lead or concrete, to shield workers from dangerous rays. Heat is taken off by heavy water, or sometimes by carbon dioxide, helium, or some other gas that is blown through channels in the graphite. There is also one kind of reactor that produces a large amount of plutonium, and this is called a breeder-reactor.
M. A. PLAYER (2.A).
Speech Day this year was held on Wednesday, 27th November, at the Town Hall. The address was given by the Bishop of Dover. the Rt. Rev. L. E. Meredith, and the prizes distributed by Mrs. Meredith.
In his report the Headmaster spoke of the increased number of boys at the school which had necessitated the introduction of an extra classroom, and mentioned the increased need for technologists and technicians. Mr. Booth spoke of the particularly pleasing results of the Advanced Level examination and called for the continued support and interest of parents.
The Bishop of Dover said that although the Grammar School had to train the abler boys for the universities it had also to educate its pupils for life. He called for an integration of science, religion and art, saying that only in this way could the whole man be developed. We must learn how to get on with people and how to use our spare time.
The proceedings were introduced by a short organ recital by Mr. Best, and in the course of the afternoon he conducted the Choir in five songs.
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PRIZE AWARDS, 1956-57 |
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The Good Fellowship Prize (Given by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Dover) |
K. Marsh | |
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The Whitehouse Memorial (Scripture) Prize |
M. J. Pearce | |
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The Cecil Cox Memorial Prize for Civic Responsibility (given by Major I. C. Austin) |
A. W. Gardiner | |
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The Robert Michael Brown Memorial Prize for R.A.F. Cadets |
J. P. Bowles | |
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The Old Boys' Cadet Prize |
R. J. Richards | |
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The Rookwood Prize for Dramatics |
K. A. Finnis | |
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The School Magazine Prize (given by an Old Boy) |
R. G. Booth | |
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The Upper School Reading Prize |
J. C. G. Binfield | |
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The Staff Prize |
L. Lees | |
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The Headmaster's Prize |
J. F. Mummery | |
| SIXTH FORM PRIZES (Advanced Level) | ||
| The Edward Ryeland Memorial (Physics) Prize | T. Lang | |
| The Thomas Memorial (Chemistry) Prize | S. J. Garrow | |
| The Clatworthy Senior Latin Prize | J. F. Mummery | |
| The Tunnell Senior History Prize | J. F. Mummery | |
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The Pudney Prize for Economics (given by E. W. Pudney, Esq.) |
B. J. E. Wilson | |
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The Reynolds Prize for Geography (given by Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Reynolds) |
J. R. Buss | |
| The French Prize | L. M. Jones | |
| The English Literature Prize | R. D. Forsyth | |
| The Pure Mathematics Prize | J. P. Bowles | |
| The Applied Mathematics Prize | R. J. Richards | |
| The Engineering Drawing Prize | R. A. Hopper | |
| The Art Prize | D. A. Jackson | |
| The Upper VI Arts Form Prize | J. R. Buss | |
| The Lower VI Arts Form Prize | J. C. G. Binfield | |
| The Upper VI Science Form Prizes | R. J. Richards | |
| A. D. Duncan | ||
| The Lower VI Science Form Prizes | R. H. D. Strank | |
| D. A. Bevan | ||
| The VI Economics Form Prize | W. Johnson | |
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FIFTH FORM PRIZES (Ordinary Level) |
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| The Clatworthy Junior Latin Prize | D. J. Clipsham | |
| The Tunnell Junior History Prize | J. W. Martin | |
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The Sidney Fermor Memorial Prize for Chemistry (given by Mr. and Mrs. C. Fermor) |
I. G. Hopper | |
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The Roy Sutton Memorial Prize for English (given by Mr. and Mrs. N. Sutton) |
G. C. Dobbs | |
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The Lewis Robert Kennedy Memorial Prize for Craft and Engineering (given by Mrs. R. C. Kennedy) |
R. M. Gerry | |
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The Patrick Elworthy Memorial Prize for French (given by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Elworthy) |
G. J. Catt | |
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The Frederick Ashman Memorial Prize for Mathematics (given by Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashman) |
B. R. Hopper | |
| The Art Prize (given by the Parents' Association) | J. W. Newell | |
| The Geography Prize | J. F. Burkimsher | |
| The Physics Prize | I. G. Hopper | |
| The General Science Prize | R. Dearden | |
| The Geometrical Drawing Prize | E. R. Pepper | |
| The Remove Form Prize | J. R. Wilson | |
| The Upper V Form Prizes | D. J. Clipsham | |
| The Middle V Form Prize | F. J. Friend | |
| The Lower V Form Prize | R. S. Owen | |
| E. M. Satterley | ||
| MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIZES | ||
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The Alan Paddock Memorial Prize (Middle School Good Fellowship, given by Col. A. Andrews) |
N. A. Thacker | |
| The Special Endeavour Prizes | P. Jeremy Burke | |
| J. D. Cox | ||
| The Middle School Reading Prize (given by the Parents Association) | R. C. May | |
| The Scripture Prize | M. W. Bryan | |
| The English Prize | D. Stubbs | |
| The Geography Prize | D. R. Thompson | |
| The History Prize | R. G. Thorp | |
| The French Prize | R. G. Thorp | |
| The Latin Prize | W. Knowles | |
| The Mathematics Prize | P. Piddock | |
| The Physics Prize | D. Diggens | |
| The Chemistry Prize | G. P. Ayres | |
| The Art Prize | G. F. Fowle | |
| The Craft Prize | R. G. Johnson | |
| The Upper IV Form Prizes | P. Piddock | |
| W. Knowles | ||
| D. Stubbs | ||
| The IV B Form Prize | B. W. Cook | |
| The IV T Form Prize | C. C. P. Hall | |
| The Upper III Form Prizes | S. R. D. Wilson | |
| R. Graves | ||
| The Middle III Form Prize | J. D. Gardner | |
| The Lower Ill Form Prize | A. H. Pepper | |
| LOWER SCHOOL PRIZES | ||
| The Special Endeavour Prize (given by the Parents' Association) | B. M. Beardsell | |
| The Lower School Reading Prize | P. E. Relf | |
| The English Prize | S. A. Willcocks | |
| The Language Prize | G. F. Henson | |
| The Art and Craft Prize | A. N. Bushell | |
| The Mathematics Prize | A. J. Hutt | |
| The Science Prize | M. R. Nice | |
| The Upper II Form Prizes | A. J. Hutt | |
| M. R. Nice | ||
| The Midde II Form Prize | C. R. Mylchreest | |
| The Lower II Form Prize | F. Wright | |
| The Upper I Form Prizes | M. A. Player | |
| M. Tritton | ||
| The Middle I Form Prize | B. J. Blunt | |
| The Lower I Form Prize | C. D. Stewart | |
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| R. J. Richards | Clothworkers' Scholarship at the City and Guilds College. London. | |
| J. F. Mummery | Open Exhibition in History at Pembroke College. Oxford. | |
| J. P. Bowles | State Scholarship at the Imperial College of Science, London. | |
| T. Lang | State Scholarship at the Imperial College of Science, London. | |
PRESENTATION CUPS
House Challenge Shield—Priory House (House Master. Mr. F. L. Kendall; House
Captain. A. W. Gardiner).
Ebbw Vale Rugby Cup—Priory House.
The Tunnell Memorial Sports Cup—K. Marsh.
Senior Championship Trophy—L. Lees.
Intermediate Championship Trophy—N. A. Thacker.
Junior Championship Trophy—R. D. H. Wheeler.
Lock Trophy for Sailing—(Inaugural Presentation)—D.A. Bevan.
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On Saturday and Monday, the 14th and 16th December, a programme of drama and music under the title of "Christmas in Music and Story" was presented in the Assembly Hall.
The first half of each evening centred round a presentation by some Sixth Form boys of a conversation piece set in a country vicarage on Christmas Eve. During this an account of Christmas in the 17th century was read from Pepys' Diary, a description of the murder of Becket on December 29th, 1170, was given from Churchill's "History of the English-speaking Peoples" and the passage in Freeman's "History of the Norman Conquest," which tells of the crowning of William the Conquerer on Christmas Day, 1066, was read. The scene ended with the reading of St. John's Gospel Chap. 1, verses 1-14.
Interspersed in this dramatic episode were two groups of carols, both traditional and modern, sung by the School Choir.
After the interval the second half of the programme was opened, as was the first, by the School Orchestra's playing of some Christmas music.
In this part of the evening some Fourth Form boys presented a short dramatised version of Dicken's "A Christmas Carol," and some Second Form boys followed a reading of St. Matthew's account of the coming of Christ with a short Nativity play in French. There was also an organ solo and two more groups of carols by the Choir.
The section was augmented in the autumn term by the arrival of Mr. Evans, and five recruits from the basic section. P/O Shepherd and A/B Hall qualified as Quartermasters at H.M.S. Pembroke over the Christmas holidays. Shepherd, Thorpe, Stubbs and Chatfield must be congratulated on passing their P/O exam, recently. Attendance has been good during the winter months, and it is hoped that many will turn out for outdoor activities during the next term. Annual training will be held at Easter this year, and a Navigation Course is available at H.M.S. Dryad in the summer.
P/O OSBORN.
By the time this edition of the "Pharos" is published, the Easter holidays will be in the past and the section will be preparing for the annual inspection. At the time of writing, though, we are looking forward to the holidays when thirty Cadets will represent the School at R.A.F. Lynham, where they are having their annual camp this year. Also during the holidays. Sgt. Wilson will take up his flying scholarship and Cpl. Hopper, I. R., and Cdt. Bloomfield will attend a gliding course at Hornchurch. We wish them all every success.
During the Spring Term, examinations were taken for the Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency Certificates, and Cpl. I. G. Hopper and Cpl. Wright are to be congratulated on gaining distinction in the Advanced Examination. Cdts. Matthews and Murton were also very near this exceptional standard.
A. D. D. (W.O.)
The Army Section this term has made much progress, mainly owing to the efforts of Mr. Bird.
During last term we were joined by seven recruits from the Basic Section. Their training began in earnest this term to take Certificate "A" Part II at some future date. Meanwhile the older members of the section were being thoroughly prepared by W.O.'s Hutchinson and Jolly from the Training Wing on Tuesdays and Sgt. Bird of The Buffs on Fridays, to take Certificate "A" Part II on March 21st at Dover College. Two Cadets from the four entered passed this examination.
Sgt. Forsyth, a Senior Cadet in the section for some years, has now left.
M. M.
F. P. (Sgts.)
The recruits who joined last November have now been divided into two squads. The older Cadets in "A" Squad are being prepared by W.O. Hacket to take Certificate "A" Part II soon. The remainder, "B" Squad. are now in the hands of Sgt. Prue on Tuesdays and Sgt. Morris on Thursdays.
About fifteen of this Section enjoyed the day's outing to Canterbury with the Army Section.
The Section is sorry to see the departure of Sgt. Forsyth, who has been in charge of them for so long now.
M. M.
F. P. (Sgts.)
On the 21st February 27 combined Army and Basic section members met at Priory Station and at 10 o'clock arrived at Canterbury East where we were met by 2nd Lieut. Wells and Mr. Bird. Transport took us to Howe Barracks. The Buff's depot. When we arrived we were told to move to the firing point, but the weather was against us and it was a cold drizzly wind that swept over Canterbury. Each Cadet received 15 rounds on the .303 rifle, and then 15 rounds single and rapid firing on the L.M.G. Sgt. Morris and myself were fortunate enough to fire the L.M.G. from the hip.
After tidying up the firing point we marched to the cookhouse where haversack rations were eaten, and on hearing that the N.A.A.F.I. possessed a jukebox we all went there. At 1400 hours we moved off to be shown round the Buff's museum: the curator, Mr. Blackwell, a very interesting person, had some connection with the School in the time of Mr. Whitehouse. A very enjoyable 1½ hours was spent wandering around the museum which ranged from modern weapons to the crude types made by the Mau Mau terrorists. Soon, however, we were aboard the truck and heading for the station, and Dover.
Many thanks are due to Mr. Bird for arranging such an enjoyable day.
F. A. P. (Sgt.).
R.N. Section
During the Easter holidays, 14 Cadets attended Annual Training
at H.M.S. St. Vincent, Gosport. Included in the programme were visits
to the cruiser "Kenya" and aircraft carrier "Victorious," but the week's
highlight was a visit to H.M.S. "Phoenix," the damage control school,
where after a comprehensive fire-fighting display, we fought a fire in a
pit containing 400 gallons of diesel oil. The protective clothing caused
much amusement. The week also showed that some improvement in drill
is necessary if we are to come up to the standard of the large public
school sections.
R.A.F. Section
Thirty Cadets attended the annual camp at R.A.F. Lyneham, in Wiltshire, during the Easter holidays. An enjoyable week was spent by all as the programme included flying, shooting, dinghy drill, and swimming. The average flying time for each Cadet was two hours thirty-five minutes in Hastings or Comets, this was not so much as expected because of unfavourable conditions and unserviceable aircraft.
On the range four Cadets won their .303 R.A.F. marksman badge by placing five consecutive shots in one inch groups at 25 yards. Many others gained lower standards of shooting.
At Cheltenham swimming baths the Cadets were instructed in dinghy drill, using R.A.F. survival equipment including Mae Wests and dinghies. Here also three gained R.A.F. swimming proficiency certificates.
While these Cadets were at camp. Cpl. Hopper, I. R., and Cadet Bloomfield took a week's gliding course at R.A.F. Hornchurch and gained their Royal Aero Club's A and B gliding certificates for which one must fly three solos.
Sgt. Wilson spent three weeks of the holiday at Rochester learning
to fly for his flying scholarship.
Army Section
Twenty-three Cadets attended the first camp of the army section at Wemyss Barracks, Canterbury. Our stay was made enjoyable by the friendly attitude of the officers and instructors, and their concern for our welfare.
The programme was a full and varied one, and included patrols, platoon weapons, use of camouflage, films, firing, lectures and obstacle crossing. Many humorous incidents interrupted the training and I have chosen to mention two of them. (1) One small lad swinging along a rope in a pair of denim trousers many sizes too large for him, found them hanging around his knees. He was immediately ordered by the Sergeant to pull them up. (2) On the night stalk, a basic cadet was crawling through the undergrowth, when, according to him, he surprised a wild boar, which gave chase to him.
Towards the end of the week the drill and turn-out improved a great deal, and the instructors were very pleased with this. The evenings were taken up by basket-ball, films and lectures, but Cadets managed to have a look around Canterbury.
Our many thanks go to the Commanding Officer, and all others
concerned in making our stay a happy one, and we look forward to
another visit.
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Church at Assy, France. Murals and Stained Glass by Matisse. Photo by J. Binfield (U.6.A.) |
This terms session of the Phoenix Society was unfortunately bedevilled by rugby fixtures and cross-country running practices, which considerably reduced our attendances. Even so, some 23 came to hear records presented by Messrs. Home and Marriott, Turner and Coombs, ranging from "Der Rosenkavalier " to "Putting on the Style." Other meetings were less well attended but equally varied though at the opening one, 21 members came to hear a talk on "aspects in the Novel" given by Mr. C. Evans, as one of our guest speakers. Rather later, on March 14th, Mr. Lloyd-Jones, with Mr. R. Payne and Messrs. W. Johnson and R. Strank appeared on a Brains Trust to answer a diversity of questions to the satisfaction of the 18 members present. The other two meetings of the term took the form of a discussion on education, introduced by Mr. Roberts, and a debate, "That the Government Should Resign." which was defeated by nine votes to three with two abstentions. It was on this note that the year's meetings of the Phoenix Society ended: and the secretaries would like to take the opportunity of thanking all those who took part in the meetings in any way.
E. T.,
J. C. G. B.
Since the last appearance of these notes, some 200 new books have been added to the Library, many of them to our literature section. In addition to this, a large number of re-bound books have been returned to the Library shelves. Replacements for some irreparably damaged books have also been obtained.
Recently a new filing cabinet has been acquired to cope with the ever-increasing number of books in the library. However, the new cabinet should be adequate for many years to come.
All this, in addition to the continuing progress with the transition to the ticket system of issuing books, has meant a vast amount of work. None of it would have been possible without the assistance of our team of Library assistants recruited from the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Forms;. who have given up many hours of their time. To them, and to Mr. Murphy, our thanks are due.
R. S.
The last report we made was in the nature of a farewell to the old group so that this report will cover the activities of the new—though some of the old puppets are still active. Boys of the new group have given five shows, now including Canterbury in the itinerary. The last performance was in aid of the "Save the Children Fund," when they overcame very creditably the difficulties we have found in presenting puppet shows at the Town Hall.
As the boys are never seen by their audiences we are going to include congratulations to them on their successful teamwork and mention them by name:—
R. Clark, J. E. Fagg, P. Gillingham, A. Gordon, P. Grilli. R. Jarvest, K. Jarvis, P. Pennington. A. H. Pepper, J. D. Rowlands and D. Stubbs who has joined us as a pianist.
The Group feels flattered that it has been asked for the third time to give a performance in October in aid of Dr. Barnardo's at Folkestone.
Les membres du cercle se sont réunis pendant les deux derniers trimestres tous les quinze jours. Nous avons eu des réunions très intéressantes: des membres du cercle ont lu des scènes choisies du "Malade Imaginaire" de Molière, et du "Jeu de l'Amour et do Hasard" de Marivaux; Clipsham et Booth nous ont donné des causeries sur "La France Préhistorique" et "Mes Vacances en Provence"; Monsieur Woollett nous a parlé de Voltaire et de ses œuvres, et nous avons lu une partie de son livre "Candide." Une autre fois Monsieur Borg-Olivier a causé de "La France d'Outre Mer." Pour notre dernière réunion, Monsieur Max Vivier est venu de l'Ambassade de France nous donner une causerie qui s'intitulait, "Promenades à Travers la France." Plusieurs membres du Cerele Franco-Britannique de Douvres se sont joints à nous, et nous avons eu une rétnion très agréable.
G.J.C.
Througuout this school year the main theme for discussion at our weekly meetings has been The Christian's Personal Behaviour," as a preparation for the annual S.C.M. Conference which this year took place at our School and was attended by many local Sixth Forms.
Diversions from this theme were provided by talks on such topics as "Religion and Music" and "International Relations," as well as preparations for our exhibition on Opening Evening, the main theme of which was "Churches in the Dover area."
No meetings are to be held during the summer term, but all Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Formers will be welcome at the start of the autumn session.
C.C.T.
This year the Chess Club has been supported by about twenty-five regular members, and numerous part-time enthusiasts including a friend from the Gordon Highlanders. For a few weeks an experimental meeting during the dinner hour was tried, but this failed when a large proportion of chess pieces vanished to appear later in a decapitated state or otherwise maltreated beyond recognition. This year there has been a marked increase in members from the Lower School and it is hoped that this welcome trend will continue next year.
The stamp club began at the start of the term with the usual programme. First a quiz presented by a boy who had volunteered a week beforehand. The winner received a choice of different stamps. Then a talk is usually given by different boys. Mr. Hull sometimes brings his album along. Once every term a Stamp Exhibition is held. This year it was won by Littlehales of 4A with a large collection neatly set out in a loose leaf album. The programme concluded with a lucky dip of stamps and the lending out of stamp catalogues.
In the Stamp Club there are many opportunities to obtain free Stamps.
K. Jones.
SAILING CLUB
Spring Term, 1958
Wednesday evenings were reserved for the theoretical work connected with sailing during the Christmas term, and work covered included common knots and splices, whippings, servings and terminology. Attendance was quite good, and it was gratifying to find at the end of the course that the majority of boys could handle rope efficiently, and some of them even splice in wire ... an accomplishment which defeats many dinghy and yacht owners!
After Christmas attention was turned to the fitting out of the School dinghies, "Bantam," the second-hand dinghy being dealt with first. This was stripped entirely during the Christmas holiday, being re-built during the term with new floors, decking and sundry fittings. Provided with new sails she should at least be a match for the rest of the Herons. B. Sheppard carried out a large part of this work and will be in charge of the dinghy throughout the season.
W. Hutchison, in charge of "invicta." was obliged to wait until the completion of "Bantam" before he could start on his charge, but nevertheless a concentrated effort enabled him to launch the boat in time for the Easter sailing
D. Bevan (Sailing Captain) was unable to start fitting out "Pharos" until the Easter holidays, but his excellent maintenance of the previous year made his job relatively easy and "Pharos" too was launched before the end of the holiday.
It should be mentioned that "all hands" helped with the work on all the dinghies, and amongst these hands K. Hollett was outstanding for his consistent enthusiasm, and C. Goldsmith for his unselfish help when he might well have confined his efforts to his own Fleetwind.
Two "Moth" dinghies and a "Heron" are at present building in the workshop. This is something of a strain on the accommodation, but nevertheless progress has been fair, and M. Hudsmith has completed his Moth hull, whilst D. Bevan, waiting for the moulds, has got well ahead with mast boom and fittings. Between them they should have enough bits to make one "Moth" very soon!
W. Hambidge, working alone on his "Heron" has done remarkably well in completing all the framework during the holiday. He has achieved a far higher standard than previous "Heron" builders at the School.
Easter holiday sailing was disappointing in view of the cold weather and strong winds, but nevertheless the boat keepers were able to get afloat on one or two occasions and it was pleasing to see that the new helmsmen of last season looked pretty competent on going afloat for the first time in 1958. Instruction will be largely in their hands since the older members are involved with G.C.E.. and W. Hutchison, B. Sheppard. A. Sencicle and C. Goldsmith will share the tribulations of training novice crew and helmsmen.
Membership now stands at twenty boys. but doubtless the numbers will increase now that all the work has been done!
E.C.L.
INTER-HOUSE GYMNASTIC COMPETITIONS
Junior and Senior competitions were held and all houses made determined efforts to find and practise their best possible teams. The final result was obtained by the addition of points from both competitions. Priory won by a narrow margin; they were two per cent. ahead of their nearest rival with only one per cent, between the other houses. Provided that all house captains adequately prepare their teams, it is not possible to score an overwhelming victory in competitions of this kind.
In the Senior competition, judged by Mr. P. Baxter, the local
Physical Education Adviser, a pleasing level of performance was shown.
This was particularly so in the voluntary vaulting and agility sections
where the allotment of extra marks proved a strong incentive. Performances worthy of mention were the Arab spring flik-flaks
of Bloomfield, B. Clark, E. Clark and Roberts. Periton's back somersault and
Beardsell's handwalk along the box.
Results:
| Astor | Frith | Park | Priory | |
| Junior | 277 | 303 | 280 | 302 |
| Senior | 428 | 413 | 433 | 483 |
| 705 | 716 | 713 | 785 | |
| (4th) | (2nd) | (3rd) | (1st) |
Individual Placings:—Junior: 1st. Davidson. 54; 2nd, Brodie, 53; 3rd, Pique,
51.
Senior (Pascall Cup): 1st, Periton, 70: 2nd, B. Clark, 67; 3rd,
Roberts, 67.
FOOTBALL
1st XI
The 1957 team was very pleasing in that it began the season without great wealth of talent and the early performances were poor: yet after a re-constitution in mid-term it won the last seven matches in a row, and won them by football of considerable style and quality. The re-constitution mainly depended on playing Burkimsher at centre-half in a defensive capacity. He did his job excellently with timely interventions and intelligent anticipation. This re-arrangement left MeCaig free to use his energies where he saw fit and he exercised a powerful influence in every game.
Forsyth was an acrobatic goalkeeper with a safe pair of hands. McManus abounded in youthful promise and Jones played with style. Clark on the right wing showed plenty of dash and with the left winger, Pepper, made many goals for Allingham, who put his speed to good use at centre-forward. Roberts, as vice-captain, did much to keep the forward line together and his own play improved out of all recognition. McCaig developed as a captain through the term and the team was a happy one.
Colours were re-awarded to McCaig and Roberts and newly awarded to Allingham, Burkimsher, Clark, Forsyth and Jones.
Others who played include Steer, Corry, Godden, Thacker, Southern
and Gillie.
Results:
Lost 4—7 to R.A.F. St. Margaret's.
Won 9—0 against C.W.S. Dover.
Lost 3—5 to Borden Grammar School.
Lost 1—3 to Harvey Grammar School.
Won 3—2 against Ashford Grammar School.
Won 5—4 against Wye College.
Lost 1—8 to Faversham Grammar School.
Won 14—1 against Dover Rangers.
Won 7—2 against Ashford Grammar School.
Won 1—0 against St. Edmund's.
Won 2—0 against Simon Langton.
Won 4—1 against Wye College.
Won 8—5 against Simon Langton.
Won 2—1 against the Old Boys.
Won, 10; Lost, 4: Goals for, 64; Goals against. 39.
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2nd XI
Unfortunately several matches were cancelled, and only seven games played, of which four were won, two lost, and one drawn. The two matches lost were both against the R.M.. Deal, and although the School was well beaten on each occasion, the number of goals scored against need not have been so great.
The inevitable demands of the 1st XI made it necessary to change
the 2nd XI each week, but in spite of this the team played well together.
The forwards played direct football and were responsible for several
high scores. Graham, at centre-forward, was well supported and scored
a high proportion of the goals. The defence played soundly, except for
the two games with the Marines in which they were outclassed. Bernard
and Prue, as full-backs, broke up many attacks before the ball reached
goal, and distributed the ball well. Abbott proved an efficient captain
Results:
v. Borden Grammar, Sittiogbourne. Away 3—3
v. Faversham. Home 7—6
v. Royal Marines. Home 1—7
v. Harvey. Home 9—1
v. St. Edmund's. Home 11—2
v. Royal Marines. Away 11—1
v. Simon Langton. Home 5—1
Played, 7; Won, 4; Lost, 2; Drawn, 1.
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Under 15 XI
The season began in disappointing fashion. Absences due to the Asian flue epidemic meant that as many as five reserves were playing in early games and the strongest combination did not turn out until half of the fixtures were completed. The best display was against St. Edmund's—always a keenly fought game.
It was a balanced team but strongest perhaps at full back—Rees and Bell—and on the flanks of the attack. Left wing Wheeler's directness contrasted with the more subtle touches of Futcher on the right. Both were well served by their inside forwards. Fagg was quick to use any openings and his swiftness off the mark brought him many goals, while Hudsmith allowed untiring enthusiasm both in pressing home the attack and in tackling back. Alternating between goal and half-back. Wratten was the most improved player of the season.
The team was chosen from: Fagg (capt.). Gerrard, Wratten, Rees,
Bell, Futcher, Wheeler, Beardsell, Hudsmith. Duffy, Lewry, Corby, Wollaston, Burke, Brennan and McManus.
Results:
| Astor | H | Lost | 0—1 |
| Ashford | A | Won | 6—1 |
| Royal Marines | H | Lost | 4—5 |
| Ashford | H | Won | 7—1 |
| St. Edmunds | H | Won | 6—1 |
| Royal Marines | A | Lost | 1—4 |
Chadwich Cup Competition
An invitation from the Folkestone Schools' Football Association
to enter an under-15 team in their knock-out competition was accepted.
The age limit allowed three of last year's players—Corry, Graham and
Stevens—to be included in the team.
Results
First Round versus Astor at home. 11th December. won 12—1.
Semi—Final versus Aylesham away. 13th March, lost 0—1.
Under 14 XI
| P | W | L | F | A |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | 33 | 11 |
Results in detail:
1957
28 Sept. v. Harvey G.S. (H) Lost 4—6
14 Nov. v. St. Edmunds. Canterbury (A) Won 6—0
16 Nov. v. Simon Langtons. (A) Lost 2—4
30 Nov. v. Simon Langtons. (H) Won 4—1
1958
1 Mar. v. Duke of Yorks R.M.S (H) Won 4—1
15 Mar. v. Duke of Yorks R.M.S. (A) Won 4—0
22 Mar v Castlemount. (H) Won 9—1
The U.14 XI had a fairly successful season. It is doubtful, however, whether their list of results would have been so good if certain games had not been cancelled through bad weather. The forwards were not a convincing combination, while the big and more capable defenders made too many dangerous excursions up-field.
Appleton captained the team; Dunn and Ludlam deputised for him; Glanville and Castle were the leading goal-scorers.
Under 12
The Under 12 Football XI had a fairly successful season but were
not strong enough for Chatham House by whom they were beaten at
home and away. Several members of the team will obviously hold places
in the various XI's as they proceed through the School.
Results:
School, 3: Astor Avenue. 1.
Chatham House, 7; School. 0.
Chatham House, 3: School, 0.
School, 5: Archer's Court, 0.
School, 1; Astor Avenue, 0.
The usual XI was:—Walker; Willis, Thomas: Clark, Shinfield, Hallam, Gubbins, Dunt, Revell, Nash, Galley.
The following were also members of the side: Borley, Blunt, Williams, Marsh, Stark, Bowley, Pique, Broady.
RUGBY
1st XV
The team has enjoyed a fairly successful season. At the time of writing, three games have been won, two drawn and two lost.
No old colours remained at School but a few of last year's team were available. The most urgent need was for a fly-half and, after several trials, Forsyth was drafted into this position.
The team did not play any outstanding rugby, relying more on individual efforts, but they showed a fine spirit in both their games and training, and this produced some very good matches.
Forsyth made an efficient captain and Mackie, both as vice-captain and captain after Forsyth left, showed an infectious enthusiasm.
At full-back, Boddy was calm and steady, catching and kicking well.
The three-quarters rarely functioned as a line but all made individual efforts. McCaig made a number of penetrating runs and his kicking was a great asset.
Abbott, at scrum-half, suffered through playing behind a pack which was beaten in the set scrums. He played steadily, however, kicked well in defence, and combined efficiently with Forsyth who concentrated on getting the three-quarters moving.
The forwards were beaten in nearly every set scrum thus putting the team at a great disadvantage. In the line-out, however, they gained possession on the great majority of occasions thanks to excellent work by Johnson, ably supported by Ward and Hopper. In the loose, Mackie was always up with the play and was quick to seize on a mistake or a loose ball. The whole pack played with plenty of dash and proved difficult to stop when in possession.
The team much appreciated the services of members of the Kent Society of Rugby Football Union Referees who officiated at all home matches.
Teams were chosen from:—Forsyth (capt)*, Mackie (vice~capt.)*, Abbott, Boddy*, Coles, Hopper, Johnson*, Marsh, Mason, McCaig*, Moore, Morris. Murton, Prue, Relf, Southern, Steer, Theobold, Ward* and Wilson.
* Colours awarded.
Results:
School, 24: R M. Boys. 0.
School, 9: King's Colts, 3.
R.M. Boys. 0: School, 9.
School. 6: Dover "Extra-A", 6.
Ashford "A," 12; School, 12.
School, 3: Canterbury "A," 14.
School, 5; Dover "A," 6.
Played. 7: Won, 3: Drawn, 2: Lost, 2.
To be played: School v. Old Pharosians
U.16
The team can claim quite a successful season largely as a result of the splendid team spirit which was maintained throughout the term. Much of the credit must go to soles (the captain) whore example, infectious enthusiasm and efficiency all contributed to the happy state of affairs.
The main strength of the side lay in the forwards when Bloomfield and Bernard were always prominent. The rest of the pack also played hard, often very effectively. Outside the scrum Clark and Thacker at half developed an understanding and gave good service to the three-quarters, where Ayres and Steer in the centre were always a danger to the opposition.
At full back McManus was a tower of strength and he and Stevens shared the kicking with success.
The team was chosen from:—Coles, McManus, Hall, Ayres, Steer,
Graham, Corry, Thacker, Clark, Groombridge, Bloomfield, Bernard,
Smith, Stevens, Padfield, Pettet, Cage, Willis.
Results:
School 0pts. Kings School, Canterbury, U15 21pts. L
School 28pts. Deal Secondary School. 0pts. W
School 6pts. Deal Secondary School. 5pts. W
School 12pts. Royal Marines Boys. 3pts. W
U.15 XV
Although a full fixture list was completed without interference from the weather, snow and frosts had curtailed the early practices and it was an unprepared team which lost to Aylesham in the first match. All other games, however, were won.
All but one of the team were raw recruits to the game but their standard of play showed a steady improvement through the season. The main faults were the tendency to fly-kick and an over-readiness to kick for touch.
Corby and Hunt were prominent among the forwards and scored a fair number of tries. Hudsmith filled the position of stand-off with some distinction and his skilful kicking was a great asset. Among the three-quarters, Wheeler was outstanding and Wratten developed into a reliable full-back and in later games kicked a number of goals.
Team: Wratten (capt.), Alvey, Bell, Wheeler, Bevan, Hudsmith, Duffy, Lewis, Gibb, Pitcairn, Wilson, Hunt, Corby, Rees, Brennan, Dixon, Burke.
Results:
Aylesham A Lost 3—9
Hythe H Won 19—0
Sandwich A won 3—0
Aylesham H Won 16—6
Hythe A Won 9—3
Sandwich H Won 19—0
At the beginning of the season there was every prospect of a full programme. Unfortunately, however, owing to bad weather and the difficulty of arranging fixtures which did not clash with rugger matches we were limited to two fixtures. In the first match we beat Sir Roger Manwood's School on a gruelling five-mile course over the Golf Links at Sandwich. The second fixture was the annual triangular match against Simon Langton's School and Chatham House. The race was run over the School course and although the team ran well we had to be content with a close second to Simon Langton's School.
Three members of the team—Brady, D. Constable and Prickett— were invited to run for Dover Athletic Club and acquitted themselves well. The team was selected from the following boys:—Brady, D. Constable, Prickett, Southern, Padfield, Mackie, R. A. Hopper, R. Constable and Ludlam, Colours were awarded to Brady and Constable.
Astor
The results of the spring term activities. East Cup football, rugby P.T. competition, and the Powell Cup cross-country race. Have left Astor a rather uneasy third. House talent, over which, of course, we have no control, was unfortunately only fair, but House effort was generally good. In the Powell Cup race, for instance, though we had but one runner in the first ten home, we did have the largest entry, and we gained the most Standard Points.
The sort of spirit involved in turning out for things at which we are not particularly good is worth encouraging. One of the aims of the system of Standards is to do just this, so that as the result of some effort in the way of training we may still score for our House.
This is particularly true of athletics: if anyone makes up their mind at least to "have a go" this season we shall be assured of a large number of Athletic Standards, all of which we shall most certainly need.
J. W. WARD
Frith
At this stage in the year we are lying in second place in tile House Championship, having occupied this position at soccer, rugby and P.T. and having gained first place at cross-country running. It was particularly pleasing to note that the Juniors won their section of the P.T. competition so that we have, at last, some talent in this particular field. At rugger the First XV were unbeaten although they were never at full strength, the Second XV, however, were unable to overcome this handicap, drawing one match and losing the other two.
If we are to win the House Championship we must make our effort now, and therefore it is essential that everyone should do his utmost to see that the House is well represented at cricket, swimming and athletics. In this connection we must have as many Standard points as possible in the last two events so that we are in a favourable position before the finals take place.
Finally, I should like to thank everyone who has taken part when called upon, whether or not he has been successful. My thanks also go to the Captains of the various teams for their support and I wish the House every success in the future.
E. SOUTHERN
Park
Park is now low down in the House Challenge Competition, and every effort must be made next term in the way of athletics, swimming and cricket to redeem ourselves. Though we have few stars in these events, provided everyone pulls his weight, there is no reason why we should not do well in them.
This year, the Second XI got off to an unfortunate start in the football, and although the First XI played slightly better, neither team did very well. The Junior School improved the situation slightly, but we still finished fourth. There is a pleasing keenness noticeable in the Lower School; the Seniors might well profit by the example of the Juniors.
Though promising on paper, neither rugby XV did very well, the First XV losing all its matches, the Second XV drawing two, and losing one. However, the performance of both teams was quite creditable, and they were by no means disgraced.
Though we did not possess any stars in the P.T. competition, a good consistent performance by those involved put us in third place in the combined Junior and Senior events, the juniors putting up the slightly better performance of the two, and coming second in their section.
A much better House spirit was evident in rugby, but this was offset by the lack of enthusiasm for Powell Cup running. However, in the actual race Park did well to come second: Brady ran well to finish first and was well backed up. Though the House has Brady it should have been realised that he had to be backed up by a good average effort for us to do well. It is on the efforts of everyone that our position in the House Challenge Competition depends, and the few "old faithfuls" prepared to turn out for everything must be backed up by the rest. I hope that next term there will be an all-out effort by everyone in the House: we want more volunteers, fewer "pressed men."
I. G. HOPPER
Priory
In this edition of "The Pharos," I should like to pay tribute to the energy and enthusiasm with which Forsyth, our House Captain for the autumn and spring terms, carried out his duties. It was mainly through him that we gained our present favourable position in the Championship, and we are indeed sorry to lose him. We wish him every success as he embarks on an interesting career.
His work for the House is truly an example for us to follow. The aim of every representative of the House, in any game or sport, should be, of course, to win, but, above all, it should be to do his best. The only way to success is by teamwork, particularly in this busy summer term.
Let us see, therefore, if we can by perseverance and teamwork, make good use of our leading position as we approach the climax of the School's year of sport, so that we may retain the Championship Shield.
D. CONSTABLE
== OLD PHAROSIAN NEWS==
Very brief notes this time since the Editor caught me once again.
The Re-union at the School on the 27th December was attended
by 160 people. This resulted in a slight loss—not that we wish to make
a profit but we do want to cover ourselves. The members present were
mainly from the younger generation. Don't the forties and fifties dance?
I know the committee would like to have a "real" Re-union. It was
suggested that it be in the summer but that was felt to have greater
limitations than Christmas. The Annual Dinner is proving popular but
don't let us make two camps—young and not so young.
Dates
A.G.M. and Dinner, 28th October. 1958.
Re-union, School, 27th December, 1958.
It is hoped to issue membership cards in the near future—a reminder for you of the subscription and dates of annual functions. It is hoped that you will also remember to let the Secretary know of any change of address.
The Secretary of the Pharos Lodge has asked me to mention that Mr. N. Morecroft is Master for this year and Mr. S. Wenborn and Mr. R. Standen are the Wardens.
One last thought—the subscription is now 5s. per annum and £4 4s 0d. for Life Membership. It is hoped present Life Members will try to bring their subscription up to that sum.
HAROLD R. SLATER.
== OLD BOYS' NOTES==
His many friends will be sorry to hear of the sudden death a few months ago of R. H. M. BARLING. He was Secretary to the Dover Engineering Works and lived in River with his wife and three children, to whom we extend our sympathy.
H. CHASE, who left in 1916. is principal of the Nautical School at Greenwich. He has been awarded the O.B.E. When at School he was the very first captain of the light blue House, then known as "Chase's House."
Brigadier E. S. COLE, late Royal Signals, has been appointed Director of Telecommunications, war Office, with the temporary rank of Major-General.
M. A. COLLINS, who left recently, is studying at the Technology College, Southsea.
BARRY CRUSH was elected Chairman of the Engineers' Society at Queen Mary College, London, without disrespect to what would undoubtedly he a Popular election, it should be said that we now have enough students at Q.M. college to pre-determine most elections.
BRIAN DAVIDSON is doing National Service with the R.A.F. and has somehow got posted to Kuala Lumpur with his brother. He is doing Physical Therapy and has had some success in service athletics. He recently presented a cup to the School for the Senior Pole Vault. an event in which he excelled.
J. R. DEDMAN has achieved an interesting development of his geographical and geological studies by taking tip rock-climbing. He goes with parties from University College, London, to Cornwall and North Wales.
J. P. FITZGERALD, now teaching at the Dover School of Art, has had three paintings, two of which are Dover scenes, accepted by the Royal Academy.
T. F. HEAVER is at Balliol and takes his degree exams this summer. He has been President of the Herbertson (the geographical) Society and intends to proceed for a year's post-graduate work to the University of Indiana. U.S.A.
J. LE PREVOST has retired from his work as a Civil Servant in Malaya. He proposes to devote his time henceforward to the care and teaching of spastic children at a home in Sussex. A near neighbour will be CECIL MUMFORD, another Old Pharosian.
G. A. LASLETT called at School in October before going to Ceylon. He is a wireless fitter in the R.A.F. and has been training at Weston-Surer-Mare where MR O. BUTCHER is in charge of Physical Training. Laslett has two more years in be R.A.F. before proceeding to L.S.E. to study accountancy.
D. I. J. MOORE is teaching geography and history at a Secondary School in Finchlcy.
D. R. F. PHILPOTT got his degree last year and has been taking the Education course at Cambridge. He has been appointed assistant geography master at East Ham Grammar School, to commence in September.
A. S. WALTER was present on Sports Day, 1957. He has completed his training as a Radio Officer with the Marconi Company and is employed on a vessel sailing to and from Canada. R. V. WEBB left School in July to undertake training at the Norwood Technical College for the same career.
MARTIN WATTS paid the latest of his periodic visits to School in March. On this occasion he came back from Central Africa where he has been following his mining career. Previous return visits have been from Ontario. British Columbia and South America.
J. WOODHOUSE has been appointed Headmaster of the Exeter Cathedral School.
== PARENTS' ASSOCIATION==
This winter season has been quite an active one The Annual General Meeting was well attended and at that meeting we bade farewell to Mr. Belsham, who has served the Association so well and loyally, first as Secretary and then as Chairman.
May I at this stage draw attention to our membership. The figure is now up to that of last year, which was a record, but even this is not good enough, since it represents only one fourth of the parents of boys now at the School. I do appeal to all parents to join the Association and help in its work of co-operation with the School as well as in the social functions.
During the autumn term we were visited by Mr. W. Ransome, an Old Boy of the School and now Deputy Town Clerk of Dover, who gave us a very interesting, illustrated talk on "Old Dover" which was much appreciated by those present. The spring term was marked by a Beetle Drive and, in spite of the cold weather, this was better attended than have been some February functions.
The Grand Piano Fund is occupying our attention and by the time these notes appear we shall have held two Jumble Sales, one in Dover and one in Deal in support of it.
Book this Date! On July 19th, the day of the Old Boys' cricket match, we shall combine with the Old Boys' Association to hold a Grand American Supper at the School, also in aid of the Grand Piano Fund. Tickets will be 2/6 each and a really good evening is being arranged. We look forward to seeing you there.
In the autumn term we shall arrange a Variety Concert for the same fund. Details of this will be given later.
It is proposed to open a Subscription List for the Grand Piano Fund at once, and all donations will be gratefully received.
"Open Night" at the School was well attended and the "second-hand sale" of out-grown clothing and sports gear was again popular. We would like to see as many parents at some of our functions.
Mrs. Knowles, our Secretary, has recently undergone a severe operation. She is making a good recovery and we wish her a speedy return to full health and strength. We are grateful to Mrs. Hudsmith, who is deputising for her.
In conclusion, may I express the cordial thanks of the Association to all those who have so freely given their assistance to the Association and in particular to the Headmaster, Mr. Best, and the catering staff.
W.T.S.
