TO THE UNINITIATED

We of Lower VI Science are often frowned upon as being somewhat Philistine in our outlook. This is a common fallacy among the Artists, who tend to regard us as culturally inferior, and we are keen to establish an argument to the contrary on the subject of music. We leave the classics to the Artists, but we believe that the jazz we follow is preferable because of the improvisation that is necessary.

Now the smug "jazz-lover" will say that he already knows about improvisation. Does he know that some years ago vibraharpist Red Norvo invited two young players to sit in at a New York recording session? Halfway through the session the two found that, playing together, they had discovered a new sound, and they did not hesitate to apply it to the theme. The leader walked out in disgust, but the men, Charlie Parker and Dizzie Gillespie, had formed what was later to be called "Bop." Now may I ask if the "expert" knows anything about those two great men? If you do not I dismiss you in a moment. You must surely be the lazy and inexcusable type who say "I like Chris Barber but I can't understand these modernists." Anyone can understand jazz if he is willing to try, but, like everything else, you cannot get something for nothing. If you are not prepared to read jazz magazines and sacrifice a few hours sleep to listen to late night radio programmes you cannot hope to develop a critical taste for this form of music.

But to the uninitiated, for it is for you that this article is primarily intended, music, be it a harpsichord recital, or a "jam session" on drums and animal horns by native warriors, is an art form, but jazz is more than just that. It has life in its musical spirit which is added to by every good piece of improvisation. That, you must understand, is the beauty of jazz. There is no sheet music which lays down one man's ideas to be interpreted by the musicians. Instead there is a theme, composed by one man, round which the soloist builds his piece. I speak, of course, of sincere musicians who recognise the traditional jazz roots from which their form grew. If the musician is insincere, he is not fit to play to the public, for he misleads them. You must beware of this type. The sound of overblown "horns "is often a sign of insincerity because it is a cover for a lack of ideas. Remember,
the jazz soloist cannot turn to sheet music for an outlet, and it is always better to pass on the lead than to mess with discords.

This article itself may not be of any particular interest to you but I hope that it may draw your attention to the fact that "modern jazz" is not just two words: it is a flourishing profession that needs support from the public. We ourselves in this form do our best to create an air of self-expression with our music. We sincerely hope that you will follow our example.

A. LOVEARD L.6.Sc.
C. D. MCDONALD L.6.Sc.

A GEOGRAPHY WALK DURING THE AUTUMN HALF-TERM HOLIDAY

The rain deterred seven of the sixth-form members who had proposed to go on a geography walk through Folkestone and only eight of us set out with Mr. Ruffell. We started from the top of Folkestone Hill near the Valiant Sailor and walked along a path to the edge of the Warren where two of the older boys described to us the geological events in the Warren. We then returned along the path and went to the trigonometrical point on top of the scarp.

From there the party went down the scarp face and along the base of it towards Little Switzerland and the sea. We made a few geological discoveries near Copt Point while the two senior boys went fossil hunting in the mud on the sea shore. The party then went down to the sea front and along the concrete reinforcement leading to the fish market. It was noticed that a few days before, during the heavy rain, two small landslides had brought the greyish mud down on to the concrete. Walking on through the fish market we came to the mouth of the Dent Stream. Looking around us we could see on our right the scarp face of Folkestone Hill; in front of us Tontine Street in the valley which has been cut in previous times by the Dent Stream, and on our left the road leading to the Leas.

By now the sun had come out and it was quite hot. On the Leas we were met by another member of the Sixth Form who had just arrived. We discussed the formation of the shingle bank on the east side of the Folkestone Pier and came to the conclusion that in another eighty years time the shingle will have reached the end of the pier. The party then continued to the end of the Leas towards Sandgate. Here we saw another scarp leading down to Hythe and Romney Marsh. The two whom we had left fossil-hunting now joined us; they had found several interesting fossils at Copt Point. It was now a quarter past twelve so we decided to call it a day and go home.

LES MARECOTTES, AUGUST, 1958

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"In Belmont is a lady richly left" said Bassanlo when short of cash and trying to raise a loan to woo a wealthy woman. There was another Belmont in Les Marécottes, a hotel of that name, where lived a party of young ladies much attended by some members of our school party in that lovely Swiss village. Some boys used to go up there before breakfast.

Les Marécottes lies on the side of the Trient Valley which runs northward to the Rhône near Martigny. The village remains unfrequented, a collection of chalets where the goat-herd's horn at 6.30 a.m. calls the animals to new pasture and where men, women and children seem to be cutting hay from dawn to dusk.

The party was guided round the district by an expert in physical education and mountaineering so the walks were sometimes strenuous, always interesting. Perhaps the one that remains most in the memory was that to and from the Trient glacier where the boys climbed over glacial boulders to gaze into the pure blue light of ice-caves and watch the roaring torrent emerge from the glacier's end.

Walks were interspersed with outings by train or coach. The most spectacular was the ascent of the Brévent by cable car, suspended high above ground, to reach a summit more than 8,000 feet above sea level where the whole region from Mont Blanc to the Bernese Oberland could be surveyed.

Rack and pinion railways, chair-lifts and funiculars were other engineering feats that commanded the utmost wonder as they lifted the plainsman to wide horizons of snows and forests, lakes and summer pastures rich in flowers.

Apart from one day of cloud and rain when a coach trip was made to the Great Saint Bernard Pass, the weather was consistently near-Italian, in every way a delightful change from the English summer.

The hotel was pleasing and the proprietors could not have been more kind. On Sunday afternoon the Bishop of Southwell came to the hotel to conduct a service for the two schools staying in the village.

It so happened that at the same time as our party was in the Trient Valley, a party of students from Southampton University was in a neighbouring valley under the charge of Dr. R. Pelham, Dover Grammar School's most distinguished geographer. He travelled back on the same train as far as Calais where it was learned that, because of storm damage in England, boats were being re-routed to Newhaven. However, after a dreary wait of five hours, the school party got onto the French car-ferry Campiègne and a French meal on board put everybody back into good heart.

A Customs Officer ran an indulgent eye over the extraordinary list of presents purchased, and the boys dispersed to their homes which were presumably made brighter by the watches, wines, spirits, tobacco, cuckoo clocks and musical chalets which were the outward visible and audible sign of considerable inward experience.

DOVER—DOUAI EXCHANGE

Our link with Douai has now been in existence for three years, and has survived a reorganisation of the Douai schools whereby the College, our original partner, has been merged with the Lycée to become a school of 2,000 pupils, the "Lycée de Douai," with one new building and two old ones situated in different parts of the town.

A party of forty went to Douai at Easter, and about the same number of Douai boys came here in the summer.

It has been provisionally agreed that the next exchange visit shall be in the summer of 1960, with three weeks stay on either side. Boys now in the 2nd forms will be asked in the near future whether they wish to correspond with a boy in Douai, and those who apply should if possible say whether they hope to visit Douai in 1960 and are prepared to receive a Douai boy in exchange.

As those who have been to Douai know, the train journey from Calais is not long (about 70 miles), but may be somewhat irksome, since Douni is not on the main line to Paris. A coach would be more convenient but would also be more expensive; however, enquiries will be made about this before our next visit. Perhaps one should also warn newcomers that the Douai area is mainly industrial, and that not all our boys find homes in the town of Douai itself. The number of schools in Northern France willing to exchange is limited, and if we had arranged an exchange with a school further south the journey would have been much more expensive. However, a visit to Douai gives a boy experience of life in a French family and practice in hearing and speaking French, and the region is in some ways more interesting than one which is normally visited by tourists. We have established very happy relations with Douai over the last three years, and few of our boys have had cause to complain of the hospitality they have received. Some firm friendships have been formed, not only between boys, but between families.

J.P.M.

NATIONAL SAVINGS

So far this term the amount put into National Savings has been £7 per week, and the present membership is 76. Over the last financial year the average weekly amount was £5-5-0, and the total membership was 92. The progress of the group during the last ten years can be shown by the figures for 1949-50, when the average weekly savings were £1-7-6. Much credit is due to the Savings Monitors who have continued to work most
efficiently.

Membership is not so high as it should be, for a school of this size. Anyone may join at any time by the simple process of bringing money on a Monday and buying 6d. or 2/6 savings stamps. What boys do with their stamps afterwards is their own affair, but even if the money is not invested in Savings Certificates or Premium Bonds the purchase of stamps can serve a useful purpose; as the National Savings posters say, we all have something worth saving for.

THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT—December 13th and 15th

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During the last forty years I have attended almost every concert and play the School has given and I recall with pleasure the high standard many of them reached. This concert excelled all previous performances and I regard it an honour to be allowed to report on it.

Handel's 'The Messiah' presents difficulties to many adult choirs yet these 150 boys sang with ease and enjoyment as though an oratorio were child's play. The solos by two Old Boys were first-rate, and I wondered if Winter and Ayling, looking round the familiar hall, remembered some of their early efforts when school boys. The School watches with pride the careers of all Old Boys, and these two—content to remain in Dover—are giving of their best in class room and on concert platforms.

Many Nativity Plays have been written and not a few have been acted on our school stage. But this one was a Nativity Play with a difference. The strengthening of the caste by the addition of talent from the Girls' School was a most happy inspiration; so too was the mingling of staff and pupils among the actors. The homeliness of the Shepherds contrasted well with the dignity of the Kings and the grace and charm of the children's group was natural. The costumes were good and suitable and may I be permitted to express my delight at recognising a certain red and black cloak which I made quite twenty-five years ago? The concealed Manger was an artistic triumph. So many Nativity Plays are spoiled by a too-earthly Virgin and a too obvious doll! To leave the Manger and the Holy Family to the simple imagination of the audience compelled us to co-operate in offering worship and thanks to the Christ Child. The glow of light radiating from the Manger suggested "the glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father." We felt we were in the presence of a deep and holy mystery, that we were, indeed, on holy ground. Nor must we omit a special word of praise for the reader of the Prologue and Epilogue who gave such a perfect opening and closing of the play.

Then came the Carols—the delightful Christmas Overture by the orchestra and the choruses, light, tuneful, serious, merry. No wonder the audience demanded encores. As to the beautiful set sung by Ayling—well, it made one realise what pathos and what variety a fine bass voice can produce. Thank you, John.

And what can we say to Mr. Best, who trained the choir; to Mr. Ruffell who joined the Staff some twenty years ago in order to teach Geography and proceeded to discover new worlds for his historionic and organising ability; to Miss Brook and the girls who added so greatly to the quality of the play; to the back-stage men who shifted furniture, tackled the lighting so very efficiently and worked the curtains so effectively that the appearance of the Angel was startling and strangely moving; to the masters and boys of the orchestra and choir?

Congratulations is the wrong word. I suggest gratitude, for one and all enhanced the prestige of the School, proved to Mr. Booth that the ship he commands is seaworthy and ensured for every member of the audience a Happy Christmas.

O.M.R.

SPEECH DAY, 1958

Mr. McCallum, Master of Pembroke College, Oxford, gave this year's Speech Day address, and Mrs. McCallum distributed the prizes. Mr. Bradley was in the chair, having taken the late Canon Cooper's place. In his report, the Headmaster spoke of preparations that were being made for the "bulge." He mentioned the record of the school sports and, as opposed to this, the record of the examinations. Many of the school societies, he said, provided for an interest in the spoken word and boys showed much enthusiasm in the others also. He thanked the Old Pharosians and the Parents' Association for their work for the school and ended with an allusion to the school's preparation of the boys for the voyage of life. Mr. McCallum, in his address, stressed the need for an unfailing interest in any subject and he agreed with the headmaster in his emphasis of the importance of the spoken word. Although a master of an Oxford College he had to point out that a university training was not the only opening to a good career and encouraged boys to take up this growing selection of openings. Nor was recreation to be ignored and as a concrete act to make sure of this he asked for the school to be given a day's holiday.

W.K.

PRIZE AWARDS, 1957-58

PRESENTATION OF CUPS

House Challenge Shield—Priory House (House Master, Mr. F. L. Kendall; House Captain, D. Constable).
Ebbw Vale Rugby Cup—Priory House.
The Tunnell Memorial Sports Cup—A. J. McCaig.
Senior Championship Trophy—A. J. McCaig and J. A. Prickett.
Intermediate Championship Trophy—M. J. Hudsmith.
Junior Championship Trophy—W. Nadin.
The Davidson Cup for the Pole Vault (Inaugural Presentation)—W. F. Bloomfield.
 

Results of the University of London and the Associated Board Mid-summer Examinations for the General Certificate of Education

ADVANCED LEVEL (Candidates passed in the subjects indicated; * denotes Distinction).

ORDINARY LEVEL (Numbers of subjects in which the candidates passed are indicated in brackets.

R.N. SECTION NOTES

During the Summer holidays, an experimental Navigator's Yeoman's course was held at H.M.S. "Dryad," the R.N. School of Navigation! Direction, attended by P/O Shepherd. All senior members of the section are recommended to apply for selection for this course. Two more cadets—L/S. Stubbs and Thorp—became quartermasters after a course at H.M.S. "Pembroke," Chatham. Stubbs particularly distinguished himself, gaining written appreciation from the Senior Naval Member, Joint Cadet Executive.

The new term sees the introduction of a new, more practical, syllabus. It is hoped that our somewhat small section will be successful in the first examinations under this scheme, to be held in February.

ROYAL AIR FORCE SECTION

This term the section has begun to use a new training syllabus, and the two main examinations, Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency, are both affected by it. Because of this cadets training for their Proficiency examination will do the bulk of their training with the Army Section. At the moment, however, this only applies to the younger cadets in Proficiency "B" section, and we therefore thank the Army Section for providing the instructors for those cadets.

Twice a year a competition is held for the award of a Royal Air Force Scholarship to the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire. The standard set is extremely high, and only a few out of the many candidates who apply are accepted. Therefore our heartiest congratulations go to Cadet Jarvis, who has been awarded one of those scholarships.

Congratulations also go to Flt./Sgt. C. J. Wilson, who has been awarded a commission in the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy for aircrew duties as a pilot.

Promotions this year are as follows:—Sgt. C. J. Wilson to Flt./Sgt., Sgt. I. G. Hopper to W.O., Cpl. I. R. Hopper to Sgt., Cpl. I. Murton to Sgt., Cpl. Relf to Sgt.

Annual Camp will be held this year during the Easter Holidays, and it is hoped that as many cadets and N.C.O's. as possible will attend it.

ARMY SECTION

We are still the smallest section, but making rapid progress. Everyone enjoyed an annual camp last Easter and looks forward to the next. With the alteration of the Cert. 'A' syllabus the instructors have some learning to do as well as the new recruits; attendance is now essential.

Congratulations to Cadets Greig, Woods and Sheppard for passing the 'part 2' examination, and our best wishes go to Greig who is making the army his career.

Annual inspection is over for another year, and we hope the next one will not be on a hot day.

The successful" Cert. 'A' part 2" candidates have now been promoted, and the section is divided into small groups, which ensures that each cadet receives a certain amount of attention.

The standard of drill improved this term, but until next spring very little extra drill will be practised.

PHOENIX SOCIETY

We are faced as usual this term with the problem of combining the attractive with the worthwhile. It is hoped that all fifth and sixth formers will come along now and again and not fight shy of serious subjects.

The Mock Trial at the beginning of the term was very well attended; Mr. Prue was honourably acquitted of 'working too hard.' Less interest was shown in discussions on the United Nations and on various art forms though both meetings proved stimulating.

The two ex-secretaries, Mr. Binfield and Mr. Theobald have now left. Their energy, originality and enthusiasm deserve our appreciation.

R.G.B.

LIBRARY NOTES

This year has been well begun with the acquisition of about two hundred new books and we thank those who have presented books: these are always welcome.

During the year the magazine rack has been well used and new magazines have been introduced. Old copies are available at one sixth of the cost price. A new classification system is being considered, and an author catalogue has been commenced which, it is hoped, will be in service by the end of the year.

Thanks are due to the team of helpers whose hard work has made possible the continued efficient running of the library.

ORCHESTRA

The orchestra has been strengthened by a new 'cello and viola, and is at present rehearsing for the Christmas Concert.

CHOIR

On May 11th the choir was again invited to sing at the Sunday-evening Organ Recital, and on July 19th contributed to the programme of an American Supper held at the School, in aid of the G.P.F. Speech Day, as usual, provided us with the chance to sing several songs.

PUPPET CLUB

The Puppet Club is in the middle of a busy season. Our latest production "The Toad and the Tinderbox" was first performed for Parents at their American Supper. Since then the club has given three performances for churches, and one in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes. We are already committed to six more performances this season.

The active members are still those mentioned in the last report with the addition of Roberts and Johnson. Most are now, however, in the Fifth and Sixth forms, and I have been asked to say that the willing sacrifice of their not extensive free time has been justified by the appreciation of all concerned. The scenery painted by Rabjohns and Burnap has also been a subject of congratulations.

There is now a keen junior branch in existence, the members of which are busily making puppets for their own production.

J.D.R.

CERCLE FRANCAIS

Meetings of the Cercle Français have now started again at fortnightly intervals, usually on Wednesdays. The subjects are concerned with various aspects of French culture and civilization. All 5th and 6th formers are welcome.

G. J. CATT (Secretary).

THE RAILWAY CLUB

The Railway Club was formed last term, mainly for first and second year boys, but, of course, open to anyone interested, who should apply to Mr. Harvey.

During the Summer Term a visit was arranged to The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. The party boarded "The Marshlander" at Hythe and travelled the whole length of the line to Dungeness and back. During the stop at Dungeness a visit was paid by many of the members to the lighthouse, and on the return journey a stop was made at New Romney for a visit to the model railway there. In spite of rather poor weather, this proved a very successful outing in which about 30 boys took part.

On November 11th we had a visit from Mr. F. L. Back of British Railways Public Relations Department who spoke to a gathering of about 45 boys on the Kent Electrification Scheme. Without being too technical, he gave us a good idea of what was being done, and he rounded off his talk with two films—"Link Span" about the Cross-Channel Ferries from Dover and Harwich, and "This is York" which gave us some idea of the workings of one of British Railways' larger stations.

 We hope to borrow more films during the course of this term and to arrange further lectures and outings in the Spring and Summer. It is almost impossible to arrange either lectures or outings unless we can get an idea in advance of the numbers of boys likely to attend, so please try to decide in advance, as far as possible whether you will be joining us for any particular activity.

M. Webb, Secretary (2C).

SAILING CLUB, 1958

I should like, first of all, to express the gratitude of the club to the members of the staff who do the organising, and the "boat-minders" who are responsible for maintaining the club boats—Pharos, Invicta and Bantam in running order. I should also like to thank the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club for the loan of their club boats for the Lock Trophy and Folkestone Yacht Club Regatta, and those who trailed boats to various Open Meetings.

Fitting out started early in the year, and the school boats were launched during the Easter Holiday. We were grateful for help from members who had their own boats to fit out.

Many of the newer helmsmen are becoming a serious threat to the older ones as regards racing. Next season should see some good competition. Particularly worthy of mention in this connection are W. Shepherd and M. Hudsmith.

Some people have taken to sailing their dinghies upside down this season! I am told that this is invariably the crew's fault!

The club has been very successful with its entries at Open Meetings, the following being a brief survey:—

May: Team Race v. R.C.P.Y.C. School, 46 pts. R.C.P.Y.C., 32 pts.

July: Folkestone Regatta—Heron Class 1st (tie).

                                       Fleetwind Class 3rd.

                                       Southern Heron Championships, Dover 2nd, 8th, 9th, 12th.
                                           R.C.P.Y.C. Regatta, Dover 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Heron Class.

August: Kent Yachting Week

            Heron Class, 1st.

            Team Race v. F.Y.C. at Folkestone.
                School, 40 pts. F.Y.C., 38 pts.

October: Heron Meeting, Herne Bay 2nd, 3rd.

R.C.P.Y.C. Trophies held by club members:

Heron Points Trophy.

Handicap Class Points Trophy.

Single-handed Trophy.

Cadet Reid Cup (Cadet Points).

Cadet Pain Cup.
 

The membership has greatly increased at the start of the Autumn Term. The old number of about 20 members has been augmented to a total of 45, quite a number coming from last year's first forms.

Work now goes on every Wednesday evening teaching new members the theory of sailing and dinghy maintenance. After Christmas we shall start fitting out the dinghies for the following season.

D. A. BEVAN, Captain.

CRICKET
1st XI

Most of the previous year's players being available there was reason to hope that 1958 would provide a successful cricket eleven. A glance at the results set out below will make plain the gap between promise and achievement.

The bowling has usually been good, if rather lacking in variety. In a dry, hard-wicket summer there would have been more penetration; but in this sodden travesty of a season with pitches like black pudding the lack of a spinner has been much felt.

The batting has improved, but for much of the season the pattern of each innings showed a lethargic start followed eventually by a furious flurry of bat-swinging.

Mackie and Clark have done well in the field, Burkimsher has improved commendably as a wicket-keeper. McCaig has often bowled splendidly and made useful scores. He is staying on with about half the team for another season, so there remains another chance for achievement to catch up with promise.

Colours were re-warded to McCaig and Hopper; and newly awarded to Clark, Goodban and Thacker. Others who have played are: A. D. Fordham, E. Jones, D. R. Wellard, S. F. Burkimsher, D. J. Body, M. Moore and C. J. Mackie.

Results

Harvey G.S. Drew Sch. 119-6 decl., Harvey 59-4.

Simon Langton's Drew S.L. 115-6, Sch. 63-7.

Faversham G.S. Abandoned Sch. 86-7.

D.Y.R.M.S. Abandoned D.Y. 115-7, Sch. 49-3.

Brittanic House Lost Sch. 133-5 decl., Brit. 138-5.

King's School Drew King's 119-9 decl., Sch. 65-9.

Manwood's School Drew Sch. 117-9 decl., Man. 96-9.

Ashford G.S. Lost Sch. 62, Ash. 63-2.

Parents Won Parents 59, Sch. 62-3.

Harvey Lost Sch. 77-7, Har. 80-7.

Old Boys Won Sch. 137-4 dccl., O.B. 80.

2nd XI

From the start, a more than usually mature 2nd XI appeared to possess potentialities, and even late in the season it looked probable that they would relieve the situation; but surprisingly this was not accomplished and in the end one game was drawn and the remainder lost. This was unquestionably disappointing but it is important that the results should be seen in the correct perspective and that it should be realised that at any rate the batting and fielding were distinctly above the general level of recent years. All the games were enjoyable and the majority well contested—in two or three cases the result might well have gone the other way.

Pepper's 50 in the first match must not be overlooked, but Coles alone of the batsmen was at all consistent. On different occasions Pepper, Cox, Gibb and Woodcock provided good support but the combined efforts were never very fruitful. Moreover, an unfortunate spell of ill-health overtook Coles at a vital stage of the season.

Although, as change bowlers, Coles, Cox and Pepper met with deserved success; it was perhaps the lack of reliable and accurate stock bowlers which turned the scale. Our pace bowlers with reputations in the Colts expected opponents to be afraid and gave so much away by subordinating length and direction to speed. It is hoped that the object lessons they received will amplify the advice given at the nets.

Generally, the fielding reached a quite respectable standard and was particularly good at times—both Gibb and Graham distinguished themselves; but the only home game produced the least reliable exhibition.

Although he must have been somewhat discouraged by the team's failure to win Woodcock led the side well and set a good example with bat, ball and in the field. All legitimate risks were taken in his attempts to squeeze a win.

Team : Woodcock (Captain), Coles, Pepper, Murrell, Gibb, Abrahams, Graham, Cox, Mason, Hopkins, Rees, MacFarlane, Padfield, Beer, Fitzsimmons, Farrier.

Results:

Harvey G.S. Lost Sch. 119-8 decl., H.G.S. 122-8.

Faversham G.S. Drawn Sch. 82-9 decl., F.G.S. 50-9.

D.Y.R.M.S. Lost Sch. 82, D.Y.R.M.S. 83-8.

King's 3rd XI Lost Sch. 52, King's 119-9 decl.

Roger Manwood's Lost Sch. 55, Roger Man. 56-3.

Harvey G.S. Lost Sch. 61, H.G.S. 78.

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Under 15 XI

The under 15 XI had a very moderate season. Of the four matches played, one was drawn and three were lost. The main weakness was in batting. Usually wickets began to fall early in the innings and such scores as were reached were largely due to the efforts of the later batsmen. Only in the match against the Duke of York's did the opening batsmen have any real success. In this game, mainly as a result of a fine knock of 110 by Lewry and 73 by Wheeler, the score reached the astounding total of 258 for 4 wickets. The bowling was steady but there was little variety. Howard, Cairns and Dunn took eight wickets each. Lewry had the best batting average (32.75) and showed promising form.

The team was chosen from:—Alvey, Cairns, Castle, Dunn (Captain), Fairclough, Forsyth, Futcher, Gill, Howard, Lewry, Ludlam, May and Wheeler.

Results

Harvey G.S. Lost Sch. 37, H.G.S. 38-5.

D.Y.R.M.S. Drawn Sch. 258-4 decl., D.Y.R.M.S. 65-5.

Sir Roger Manwood's Lost Sch. 49, Sir Roger Man. 61.

Harvey G.S. Lost Sch. 56, H.G.S. 59-3.

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Under 14 XI

The season was not very distinguished, only two of the seven matches being won. There was the potential for a reasonable team but too often the batsmen did not provide enough runs or the bowlers could not remove a particularly troublesome batsman.

Hodgkinson and Woodruff were the most successful batsmen and they received good support from the third left-hander, Brown. Others remained at the wicket but were limited in their ability to score runs.

Woodruff, who bore the brunt of the bowling, bowled very steadily and was the chief wicket taker. His main support was from Hough, who was fast but somewhat erratic, and Brown who kept a good length and bowled economically.

Nadin kept wicket very efficiently, in particular making some very good stops on the leg side, but the general fielding needed several matches before it tightened up.

The captain, Woodruff, did not, perhaps, exert his authority sufficiently on the field but he handled the side well and was always conscious of the state of the game.

Pratt was an efficient scorer and cheerful companion at all the matches.

Teams were selected from:—Woodruff (Captain), Beer, Blunt, Brown, Cowans, Dixon, Eade, Haynes, Hodgkinson, Hough, Larkins, Nadin and Tritton.

Results

May 3rd v. Harvey G.S. at Dover. Lost. Harvey 44, School 33

May 10th v. Simon Langton at Dover. Lost. School 35, Simon Langton 37-4.

May 17th v. Faversham G.S. at Faversham. Lost. School 104, (Woodruff 40), Faversham 106-4.

May 31st v. Duke of York's at Dover. Won. School 133-8 dec. (Hodgkinson 38, Woodruff 32). Duke of York's 31 (Woodruff 5-9).

June 21st v. Sir Roger Manwood's at Dover. Won. Manwood's 37 (Woodruff 7-4), School 41-0.

June 28th v. Ashford G.S. at Dover. Lost. School 43, Ashford 44-5.

July 5th v. Harvey G.S. at Folkestone. Lost. School 49, Harvey G.S. 50-4.

Played 7, Won 2, Lost 5.

Under 12½ XI

The under 12½ eleven played two games during the 1958 season, unfortunately losing both. The first match was against the Duke of York's Royal Military School, and was played at Guston when we lost by seven wickets. The second was played on the school ground against Astor Avenue when we lost by two wickets. The teams for both matches were drawn
from the following:—Revell, Dyer, Gore, Jewkes, Ayling, Galley, Shinfield, Pique, Hibbert (2A), Dry, Taylor, Hopper, Nash.

ATHLETICS

Much activity has been packed into this year's athletic season. In addition to the usual programme, there has been a match against Sir Roger Manwood's School and an entry for the A.A.A. Milocarian Trophy Competition. The abnormally wet weather has had its effect: a sudden shower interrupted the Sports Day programme and the triangular competition at Chatham House was completely rained off, robbing the season of its customary climax.

There have been pleasing performances in all age groups without the appearance of any particularly brilliant individual.

Colours were awarded to Booth and Brady.

Match against Sir Roger Manwood's—June 7th, at Dover.

Arrangements were on the same lines as the triangular sports with separate junior and senior competitions.

The School won both sections by clear margins providing the winner in fourteen out of the twenty-one events.

Noteworthy performances so early in the season were J. Prickett's 54.0 seconds for the 440 yards and W. Brady's exciting Mile victory in 4 mins. 53.0 seconds.

South-East Kent Schools' Meeting (Under 15)—June 11th.

For the first time, this annual event was held on our field. Nine boys' teams and six girls' teams took part, there being almost two hundred competitors.

Competition was keen, and the School had to be content with a lowly sixth place.

Individual Successes

R. Wheeler 1st High Jump, 4 ft. 91 ins.

J. Ludlam 1st 880 yds., 2 mins. 17.5 secs.

M. Grigsby 2nd Hop, Step and Jump.

D. Brennan 4th 440 yds.

Duke of York's Athletics Cup at Guston—June 21st.

Although the form of the competition was altered this year, the School team was able to score their third successive victory.

Every event was duplicated so that first and second strings competed separately.

Individual Successes

W. Brady 1st Mile, 4 mins. 42 secs.

J. Prickert 1st 440 yds., 52.8 secs.

R. Booth 1st 440 yds., 53.8 sees. (Second String).

M. Grant 1st 220 yds., 25.4 secs. (Second String).

A. McCaig 1st Javelin, 147 ft. 6 ins.

Kent Schools' Championships at Broadstairs—June 28th.

Twenty-six School members competed. They were members of the most successful South-East Kent teams which won the Senior and Intermediate Championships and were second in the Junior division.

Individual Successes:

Senior A. McCaig 2nd Javelin

I. Morton 3rd Weight

J. Prickett 3rd 440 yds.

Intermediate W. Bloomfield 1st Pole Vault, 9 ft. 6 ins.

D. Hopkins 2nd Javelin, 144 ft.

M. Hudsmith 3rd 100 yds., 10.6 secs.

H. Croucher 4th 100 yds., 10.6 secs.

J. Wratten 4th Hurdles

Crouch, Hudsmith, Grant 2nd Relay, 47.0 secs.

Junior M. Grigsby 2nd Hop, Step & Jump, 35ft. 3 ins.

W. Bloomfield was selected to represent Kent at the All-England Inter-County Championships at Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham, where he was placed 8th in the Intermediate Pole Vault.

Milocarian Trophy Competition

This trophy is open for annual competition among schools in Great Britain and overseas schools for children of British Servicemen. All Schools compete on their own grounds by recording the performances of twenty per cent, of their sixteen and seventeen year olds in three athletic events.

It was decided that the School should submit a trial entry. The published results showed that we had been placed 20th in competition with some very strong opponents. Next year we hope to improve the School score and to be placed higher on the list.

Sports Day—July 12th.

Evenings for standard tests and preliminary heats prepared the way for the eventual School Sports afternoon.

Nowadays great emphasis is placed on records : spectators have come to expect to see them broken and to use them as a yardstick of achievement. This year eight were broken and a further three equalled, although it must be admitted that the standard of performance in a number of other events was low.

One spectacular performance—not recorded—was the rapid disappearance of both athletes and spectators when a sudden shower made it necessary to find shelter. Fortunately the weather soon cleared and the programme was completed without further delay.

At the end of the afternoon, the cups and trophies were presented by The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Dover (Alderman R. L. Eckhoff, J.P.).

RESULTS

UNDER 12½

80 Yards: Borley, Chenery, Bowley, Dean, Walker. 9.6 secs. (Record).

150 Yards: Borley, Gubbins, Carr, Bowley, Wilkie. 18.1 secs. (Record).

High Jump: Jones, Howard, Thomas, Clark, Keating. 4ft. 0½ ins.

Long Jump: Chenery, Chittenden, Mehan, Booth, Wilkie. 13ft. 0in.

Cricket Ball: Christie, Revell, Raines, Thomas, Smithen. 50yds. 1ft. 2ins.

Shuttle Relay: Park, Frith, Priory, Astor. 43.5 secs. (Record).

12½—14.

100 Yards: Nadin, Cairns, Boys, Franks, Walker. 12.0 secs.

220 Yards: Nadin, Cairns, Boys, Holman, Bostock. 28.1 secs.

Hurdles: Woodruff, Franks, Bosrock. 12.0 secs.

High Jump: Franks, Bostock, Clements, Wilkinson, Brown. 4ft. 1in.

Long Jump: Nadin, Wright, Davidson, Dudfield, Roberts. 13ft. 10½ins.

Cricket Ball: Woodruff, Hodgkinson, Jones, Boys, Beer. 70yds. 0ft. 11 ins.

Relay: Frith, Astor, Priory. 55.8 secs. (Record).

Junior Championship Cup Nadin.

14—16.

100 Yards: Hudsmith, Grant, Wrarten, Grigsby, Glanville. 10.6 secs. (Equals Record).

220 Yards: Grant, Hudsmith, Wheeler, Grigsby, Brennan. 24.4 secs. (Equals Record).

440 Yards: Graham, McDonald, Brennan, Constable. 58.6 secs.

880 Yards: Ludlam, Castle, McManus, Mylchreest, Smith. 2 mins. 17.9 secs.

Hurdles: Wratten, Johnson, McManus, Hunt. 15.5 secs. (Record).

High Jump: Wheeler, Bernard, Johnson, Glanville. 5ft. 0½ins. (Equals Record).

Long Jump: Graham, Wheeler, Grigsby, Glanville, Bernard. 16ft. 3 ins.

Hop, Step and Jump: Hunt, Constable, Fitzsimmons. 31ft. 8ins.

Weight: Corby, McManus, Duffy, Page, Wilson. 40ft. 4ins.

Discus: Hudsmith, Ludlam, Hunt, Jarvis, Muskett. 118ft. 3½ins.

Javelin: Graham, Brennan, Lewis, Castle. 120ft. 9ins.

Pole Vault: Hall, Osborne, Hutchison. 7ft. 0in.

Relay: Frith, Astor, Priory, Park. 49.8 secs. (Record).

Intermediate Championship: Hudsmith.

OVER 16.

100 Yards: Goodwin, Smith, Mackie, Morris, Steer. 11.0 secs.

220 Yards: Prickett, Southern, Smith, Goodwin, Periton. 23.9 sees.

440 Yards: Prickett, Booth, Southern, Smith, Godden. 53.0 sees.

880 Yards: Prickett, McCaig, Brady, Southern, Hopkins. 2 mins. 5.4 secs.

Mile: Brady, Padfield, Constable, Ayres, Pepper. 4 mins. 55 secs.

Hurdles: Murrell, Mercer, Ward, Booth. 17.7 secs.

High Jump: Brady, Johnson, Summers, Clark, Horsfleld. 5ft. 1in.

Long Jump: Prickett, Booth, Periton, Thacker, Wright. 17ft. 7ins.

Hop, Step and Jump: Booth, Southern, Murrell, Mackie. 36 ft. 8½ ins.

Weight: Murton, Ward, McCaig, Hopper, Smith. 36ft. 7ins.

Discus: McCaig, Murton, Hopper, Burkimsher, Clark. 103ft. 5ins.

Javelin: McCaig, Thacker, Burkimsher, Murton, Hopkins. 151ft. 1in.

Pole Vault: Bloomfield, Thacker, Burkimsher, Glover, Jones. 9ft. 9ins. (Record).

Relay: Frith, Priory, Park, Astor. 48.2 sees. (Record).

Senior Championship Cup: Prickett and McCaig.

SWIMMING

We were again indebted to the Duke of York's School for allowing us the use of their bath. There were weekly visits during the summer term and, with the exception of two sessions of swimming sports, school swimming was confined to a group of thirty selected from all forms and preparing for examinations of official bodies.

A total of thirty-five awards—the highest number in recent years—
was obtained as follows:—

Amateur Swimming Association Proficiency:

Medallist Award: D. Brennan, A. Duncan, J. Gardner, L. Lock, J. Marsh, M. McManus, W. Shepherd, B. Wilson, J. Ward, W. Bernard, J. McFarlane, M. Smith, T. Hough, J. Davidson.

Royal Life Saving Society:

Intermediate: W. Bernard, D. Brennan, J. Davidson, M. Smith, D. Todhunter.

Bronze Medallion: R. Wheeler, M. Nice, J. Cairns, J. Husk, J. McFarlane, D. Diggens, D. Relf, A. Duncan, L. Lock, M. McManus (Bar).

Bronze Cross: C. Wilson, M. Manus.

Award of Merit: W. Shepherd, P. Godden, J. Marsh, A. Loveard.
 

In the Annual Inter-Schools Relay Race, organised by Dover Swimming Club, a team of Bonnage, Cairns, Gardner and Wheeler were second, finishing a fraction of a second behind Astor School.

RESULTS

UNDER 14.

1 length Free-style: Hough, White, Gordon. 19.3 secs. (Record).

2 lengths Free-style: Dane, Alltimes, Ward, Pettet. 48.3 secs.

1 length Breast-stroke: Alltimes, Hodgkinson, Fish, Gordon. 24.9 secs.

1 length Back-stroke: Davidson, Pettet, Dane, Ward. 24.0 secs.

Relay: Frith, Astor, Priory.

Junior Champion: Alltimes.

14—16.

1 length Free-style: McFarlane, Bonnage, Parsons, Wheeler. 17.1 secs.

2 lengths Free-style: Cairns, Gardner, Ludlam, Bernard. 40.0 secs.

4 lengths Free-style: McManus, Nice, Brennan. 1 mm. 50.3 secs.

2 lengths Breast-stroke: McManus, MacFarlane, Diggens, Lees. 50.4 secs. (Record).

1 length Back-stroke: Nice, Cairns, Brennan, Ludlam. 23.5 secs.

Relay: Astor, Priory, Frith, Park.

Intermediate Champion: McManus.

OVER 16.

1 length Free-style: Godden, Todhunter, Marsh, Duncan. 17.0 secs.

2 lengths Free-style: Mercer, Loveard, McCarthy, Lock. 37.6 secs. (Record).

8 lengths Free-style: Loveard, Mercer, Wilson. 3 mins. 36.6 secs. (Record).

2 lengths Breast-stroke: Godden, Shepherd, Hayward, Relf. 47.5 secs. (Record).

2 lengths Back-stroke: Mercer, Loveard, MacCarthy, Marsh. 42.7 secs.

4 lengths Breast-stroke: Godden, Mercer, Lock. 1 min. 46.8 secs.

Relay: Priory, Astor, Frith.

Senior Champion: Mercer.

RUGBY FIXTURES, 1959
1st XV

—:—

Under 16 XV

—:—

Under 15 XV

House Notes

ASTOR HOUSE

As far as Astor was concerned, the result of last year's house competition was rather disappointing. Although doing reasonably well in cricket and swimming, we finished up a bad third in the House Championship. At the beginning of the year the various teams were lacking in talent. Ward, last year's House Captain, worked hard in organising the teams, and the successes we did gain were largely owing to his hard work and encouragement. The enthusiasm which Ward instilled into the House is having its effect this year.

At the time of writing these notes, we are sharing top position in soccer, although we are far from being the most talented soccer house. Mention should be made here of Pepper, the House soccer captain, who has gone about the job of arranging teams with much enthusiasm, and has left little in the way of excuses to be dealt with. We hope this new spirit of fighting back to regain the House Championship will increase throughout the year. It is up to each individual to train hard and support Astor House to his best ability.

If the House will show as much enthusiasm in the coming events as it has in soccer, then prospects look good indeed, and the Championship should be ours. Last year, in the Powell Cup, we gained more standard points than any other house. This performance must be repeated.

We extend a warm welcome to the 23 boys who have joined the House this term, and look to each of them to support Astor in every possible way.

Finally, I should like to pay a sincere tribute to Mr. Archer who has been House Master for a number of years, and welcome Mr. Coveney, who has had strong connections with the House in the past.

C. J. MACKIE.

FRITH HOUSE

Last year, after a combined effort by all members of the House, we finished second to Priory in the House Championship. We were the champion House in cross-country running and athletics, and were runners-up in football, rugby, P.T. and swimming.

Unfortunately, from the results of the football matches already played this term, it appears that this year there is a serious lack of talent in the House, although the potential of the first forms has yet to be assessed. Such a shortage can only be overcome by a much greater effort throughout the House especially in the senior section.

After the disappointing results of the football matches we must try to gain maximum points from the Spring term activities, rugby and cross-country running. This year we must have full teams in both the 1st and 2nd XI's and not incomplete teams as we fielded in all matches last year. In cross-country running we must be the first team home and have the most standard points, if we are to retain the Powell Cup for the third year running. At the moment we are last in the House Championship, but I hope before the end of the year we shall be the House Champions once again.

A.J.M.

PARK HOUSE

We came last in the House Challenge Competition last year, and must work hard if we are to improve our position this year. The cricket 1st XI, though lacking any 'star' players, did surprisingly well, winning one and drawing one of its three matches. The 2nd XI lost two and won one of its three matches. The third form team's record was identical to that of the 1st team's, the second form unfortunately lost all its matches.

We did very well as usual in the gaining of athletic standard points, finishing with more than any other house. We could even have improved our lead if some boys who turned out on the last standard evening only had done so on other occasions. If we are to finish with most points again this year there will have to be a consistent 100% turn-out. It was because everyone concerned pulled his weight, whether good at athletics or not, that we finished second on Sports Day. Our position in athletics would be improved even further if as much keenness were shown in the senior school as in the junior school.

Though all concerned tried hard, the result of the swimming championship was disappointing; we finished fourth. We were somewhat handicapped by injuries but much more by people not telling me until they were asked, on the very day of the competition, that they could not turn up. Everyone in the House has to realise that if he has been picked for any House team and finds that he cannot turn up, he must let his captain know this well in advance.

The Junior school football results so far this season are very disappointing and a greater team spirit and determination to win must be shown. On the other hand, the House 2nd XI football team won all three of its matches, displaying an excellent team spirit it is hoped will be shown again in the rugby season. The 1st XI at the time of writing has drawn one match and lost one; one is yet to be played. Here again team spirit has been good.

Now is the time to start training for rugby matches and for the Powell Cup. It is to be hoped that we shall be able to field full teams and have everyone eligible entering the Powell Cup race without resort to press-gang methods.

I.G.H.

PRIORY HOUSE

May I take this opportunity of welcoming all new Priory House members, and hoping that throughout the year they will do their utmost to keep the House in its present position. Last year we finished first in the House Championship for the second year running and it was a unified effort from all House members which eventually secured this trophy. We were Champion House in all activities with the exception of athletics and cross-country, in which we were bottom. If more people will take the trouble to turn out for these two events, we should not suffer the same humiliation this year.

Priory has started the new year off very pleasingly; we are at the moment sharing top position with Astor, thanks to a wholehearted effort by our Soccer teams. Let us hope that the results of our remaining matches enable us to gain the lead.

Next term, with Rugger and Cross-Country Running the main activities it will be mainly the senior members who are occupied. With sufficient effort from all concerned, we stand a reasonable chance of retaining the Ebbw Vale Rugby Cup. Junior voices will always be welcome as encouragement at all rugger matches.

To conclude, I urge all Priory House members to do their best so that by a combined effort we may win the House Championship Competition for the third year in succession.

I.M.

VALETE

(S.1, 2 = School 1st, 2nd team; H.1, 2 = House 1st, 2nd team. G.E.C., 0., A. = General Certificate of Education, Ordinary, Advanced Level—Passed in number of Subjects shown in brackets).

ABREY, R. (1951). Orchestra. G.C.E., A. (3), O. (7). To Civil Service.

BERNARD, W. F. (1953). Football (S.2), Rugby (Under 16), Cricket (Under 15). School Athletic Team. Life Saving Club. To Surveying.

BINFIELD, J. G. G. (1951). Pharos Editor. Orchestra, Phoenix Society, Cercle Français, S.C.M., Puppet Club, Dramatic Society. G.C.E., A. (4), O. (8). To Emmanuel College, Cambridge.

BURNAP, M. F. (1953). C.C.F. (R.A.F.). Puppet Club, Chess Club. G.C.E. O. (6). To Art School.

CAGE, W. J. (1953). Rugby (Under 16), Football (H.1), Cricket (H.1), Rugby (H.1). C.C.F. (R.A.F.). G.C.E., O. (6). To N.C.B.

CLARK, C. H. (1950). Football (S.1., H.1.), Cricket (S.1., H.1), Rugby (H.1). G.C.E. A. (2), O. (6). To Teachers' Training College.

CONSTABLE, D. (1950). Prefect. House Captain. House Athletics and Cross Country Captain. Rugby (S.1., H.1), Football (H.2), Cricket (H.1). School Athletics and Cross Country. Dramatics, Phoenix Society, Cercle Français, Puppet Club. G.C.E., A. (4), O. (7). To Degree Apprenticeship Scheme, Vauxhall Motors.

DALTON, P. G. (1950). Prefect. Football (H.2), Rugby (H.2), Cricket (H.2). Choir, Orchestra, Cercle Français, Puppet Club, Sailing Club, Phoenix Society. G.C.E., A. (3), O. (7). To Queen Mary College, London.

DIGGENS, D. (1953). Football (H.2), Rugby (H.2), Cricket (H.2). Orchestra. C.C.F. (R.A.F.). Life Saving. G.C.E. O. (8). To Hove.

DIGGENS, R. J. (1956). House P.T., School Athletics, S.E. Kent Athletics, G.

DIGNAN, A. J. (1953). Library Monitor, Unicorn Club. G.C.E., O. (7).

DUNCAN, A. D. (1950). Deputy Head Prefect. Senior Cadet C.C.F. (R.A.F.). Secretary Cerle Français. Football (H.1), Rugby (H.1), House Swimming, and Cross-Country. Sailing Club, Basket Ball, Dramatics, Puppet Club, Phoenix Society. G.C.E., A. (4), O. (8). To Imperial College, London.

FARRIER, D. J. (1953). Rugby (H.2), Cricket (S.2, Captain H.2). G.C.E., O. (1). To Undertaking.

FRICKER, C. J. (1953). Cricket (H.2), Rugby (Under 15). G.C.E., O. (4). Choir, C.C.F. (R.A.F.). To R.A.F. Apprenticeship.

GILLIE, C. J. (1952). Football (S.2), C.C.F. (RN.). G.C.E., O. (6). To Marine Surveying.

GLOVER, C. E. (1953). Football (H.2), Rugby (H.2), Cricket (H.2), C.C.F. (R.N.), Arts and Crafts, Gym. Club. To English Electric, Rugby.

GODDEN, P. A. (1951). Swimming (S. and H. cap), Football (S.1., H.1.), Cricket (H.1). G.C.E., O. (5).

GROOMBRIDGE, G. W. (1952). Rugby (H.1., S. under XIV), Cricket (H.2). G.C.E., O. (9). To Farming.

HALL, J. C. E. (1953). N.C.O. in C.C.F. (R.N.), Rugby (under XIV, H.1), Cricket (H.2), Unicorn Club, Tennis Club, Stamp Club. To B.I. Steam Navigation Company.

JONES, E. J. L. (1951). H. Gym. (Cap.), Football (S.1, H.1), Rugby (H.1), Cricket (S.1., H.1), S. Cross-Country, Film Society. G.C.E., O. (5). To Customs and Excise.

JONES, L. M. (1950). Prefect. Cerele Français, Phoenix Society. G.C.E., A. (3), O. (6). To College.

KEEN, K. J. W. (1953). Cricket (H. under XV). Choir, Orchestra, Unicorn Club. G.C.E. O. (2). To Local Education Office.

PACKMAN, R. (1953). Football (H.2). C.C.F. (R.N.). G.C.E., O. (6). To R.N.

PARSONS, D. C. (1953). Football (S.2), Rugby (S.2), Cricket (H.1., S. under XV), Swimming, H. Gym., Chess Club. G.C.E., 0. (5). To R.A.F. Apprenticeship.

ROBERTS, E. F. I. (1950). Prefect. Football (S.1, Vice-Capt.), Rugby (H.1), Cricket (S.1), Tennis (Capt.), Athletics (H.). Phoenix Club, Music Club, Cerele Français. G.C.E., A. (3), O. (7). To Birmingham University.

SMITH, G. W. (1953). Football (H.1), Rugby (H.1), Cricket (H.1). G.C.E., O. (1). To R.A.F. Apprenticeship.

SMITH, R. B. S. (1955). Football (H.1), Rugby (H.1), Cricket (H.1). G.C.E., A. (1), O. (9). To Queen Mary College, London.

SOUTHERN, E., (1950). Head Prefect. Football (S.1., H.1), Rugby (S.1., H.1), Cricket (H.1), Cross-Country (S. Capt.), Athletics (S. Capt.). House Capt. C.C.F. (R.A.F.), Phoenix Society. G.C.E., A. (4), O. (7). To Queen Mary College, London.

STROUD, R. (1953). G.C.E., O. (2). To Garage.

STUART, D. C. F. (1953). Unicorn Club, C.C.F. (R.N.). To British Thompson Houston, Rugby.

SWINERD, K. (1953). Rugby (H.2), Gym. (H.). Unicorn Club. G.C.E., O. (1). To N.C.B.

THEOBALD, E. (1957). Rugby (S.1), C.C.F. (Army), Phoenix Society (Sec.).G.C.E., A. (3), O. (6). To Civil Service.

WILSON, C. J. (1951). Sergeant, C.C.F. (R.A.F.). Football (H.1), Rugby (S.1, H.1). Dramatic Society. G.C.E., O. (6). To R.A.F.

WILSON, J. R. (1956). Phoenix Society, S.C.M., Cercle Français.

WRIGHT, R. D. (1952). Athletics (S.), Rugby (S. under XIV, H.1). C.C.F. (R.A.F.). G.C.E., O. (6). To Student Apprenticeship, Henley's.

Old Pharosian News

These notes, which are for the 'Autumn' number of the Pharos, will, I expect, reach you in the middle of winter. On behalf of the Association may I wish you all a Very Happy New Year.

The A.G.M. held on the 1st of November was attended by 40-50 members. I am sure more could turn up. The Officers elected are shown on the back page. You will notice that Mr. Darby has given up his task as Hon. Treasurer. The work he did was of immense value and his successor, Mr. R. D. Clark, will have his guidance for they are both at the same branch of Lloyd's Bank. The A.G.M. paid tribute to Mr. Darby for his untiring work.

During October we were very grieved at the loss of Canon A. S. Cooper, Chairman of the Governors. He was always interested in the Association and a cheque was sent to the Restoration Fund of St. Mary's Church on behalf of the Association.

At the A.G.M. it was announced that the Committee had accepted the gift of a badge to be worn by the President on official occasions. This gift is in memory of Mr. J. Slater, President 1954-55. It is hoped that it will be ready by the Re-Union.

The Re-Union will have passed by the time you read this but please bear in mind that the Committee can only carry on if you support the events it arranges.

The A.G.M. for 1959 will be on Saturday, 31st October. Please book this date.

H. R. SLATER, Hon. Secretary.

NEWS OF OLD BOYS

FRANK ALLEN who originally took a Geography Degree at L.S.E. has gone into business and passed the final examination of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries.

B. C. ANDREWS has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent in the Kenya Police. He went out there five years ago at the time of the Mau Mau trouble.

D. S. BELFORD has obtained his Ph.D. in the Biophysics Department at Leeds. His research work was demonstrated at the summer meeting of the Royal Society.

E. F. CLIPSHAM, B.D., has completed his training for the Baptist Ministry and is now pastor to the Princes Risborough Baptist Church.

BRUCE DAVIDSON, a Sergeant Signaller in Malaya, was mentioned in despatches.

DR. K. W. DONALD, D.S.C., has been appointed to the Chair of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.

J. E. ELLIS has graduated in Geography at Exeter and is spending a year doing his Teacher Training.

MAURICE GIBB is Juvenile Employment Officer at Gravesend.

DR. C. A. HART went to Buckingham Palace to receive the Companionship of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George.

T. E. HEAVER graduated in Geography at Oxford and has proceeded to Indiana University, U.S.A., where he has distinguished himself by breaking an arm playing soccer.

K. LOTT is working for his Ph.D. in chemistry at Southampton, after which he proposes to go into teaching.

J. W. MAYNARD obtained 1st Class Honours in B.Sc. (Engineering) after studying at the Royal Military College of Science. He is to work at the Post Office Research Station.

B. MASON is exercising his literary talents as a reporter in the Bexley area.

B. NEWMAN continues his teacher training at the College of St. Mark and St. John, his enthusiasm for geographical field-work is greater than ever. He expects to do a third year at Goldsmith's College.

J. E. NEWTON obtained an Honours degree in chemistry and is considering teaching.

R. J. H. OBREE got an Upper Second B.Sc. (Economics) degree at University College, London.

B. A. ROBSON, Fellow of Brasenose, appeared on the B.B.C. Television Brains Trust.

L. R. STEAGGLES is an Executive Officer at Harwell and went in that capacity to the Geneva Conference of Experts.

R. S. WEST obtained the B.Sc. (Special) degree in Physics after studying at the Medway College of Technology.

Parents' Association

The Jumble Sale held during May proved very successful and nearly £25 was added to the Grand Piano Fund. The committee sincerely thank all parents and friends who contributed 'Jumble' and who helped at the stalls.

The combined efforts of the Parents and Old Boys Associations, together with the staff at the school, assured all who attended the American Supper a very enjoyable and entertaining evening. As a result the Piano Fund benefited by some £18.

In spite of heavy rain during the morning, the weather relented, enabling the Parents v. The Boys' cricket match to be played as arranged. Alas the result was the same—the boys won, but all enjoyed the game. Our thanks are due to Mr. Clark who organised 'The Dads' team.

The Annual General Meeting was well attended and we welcomed many parents of new boys. We heard with regret that Mrs. Knowles found it necessary to resign as Hon. Secretary-Treasurer, and we thank her for all the work she has done so well during her period of office. We should also like to thank the resigning members of the committee for the help they have given at all times.

We are glad to report that the membership increased during 1957/58, but still feel that we could better a 25% representation. If each member could get one other new member, what a wonderful effort it would prove for the current year. Please join the Association and help its work for School and boys. The annual subscription of 2/6 can be sent direct to the school or to the Hon. Secretary-Treasurer.

G. M. HUDSMITH.