Pharos No. 107 February 1949

This term ends on Friday, 1st April, and the Summer Term commences on Tuesday, 26th April.

We congratulate B. Ashby on his success in the entrance examination to Dartmouth Naval College.

The next issue of The Pharos will appear about July 1st any contributions should be submitted not later than May 30th.

Old Boys are informed that the Rugger match against the School XV take place on March 26th; please forward names to Mr. Archer at the school.

The photographs in this issue are by Lambert Weston, Folkestone. The "snaps" were taken in Denmark by various members of the party during their visit there.

Any back numbers of The Pharos that are in stock can be obtained from the Editor, price 1/6 each.

We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following recent issues of other school magazines Manwoodian, Langtonian, Ruym, Harveian, Anchor, Blue and Gold (Ebbw Vale), the magazines of the Faversham Grammar School and the Girls’ County Grammar School, Dover.

A special performance of Saint Joan was given by the Dramatic Society in the Astor Theatre, Deal, on January 20th, in connection with the Charter Year Celebrations. The performance was noteworthy as being the first official visit of the Dramatic Society outside Dover.

School Captain		D. C. Belsey
School Prefects		C. C. Bailey, L. Borley, V. E. Carr, J. Davison, R. Freer, P. E. Marsh, G. L. Miskin, J. P. Rooks, E. A. Southey
Deputy Prefects		M. J. Bax, A. C. Edgington, C. Henry, R. E. Walford, D. G. Weaver
C.S.M. Corps		D. C. Belsey
A.T.C.		Sgt. Davison
Football Captain		V. E. Carr
Sub. Editors		VI Arts

“Good wine needs no bush” and the contributions to this number, especially some from Old Pharosians of widely differing ages, speak well for the vitality of the post-war life of the School. Of necessity, many changes are taking place—for instance, Mr. Constable, after nearly thirty years of stalwart service to the school has, so to speak, half retired. He continues to serve the school on a part-time basis, so the hundreds of old boys who have passed through his hands will still be able to picture him in his laboratory and know that his capable hands are still guiding the steps of would-be chemists.

“Would-be “—that reminds me. “Ii dit il prétendu duvet dans un instant.” Did you find the translation? “He said he would be down in a moment “—more than one of you must have fingered that incipient down on your upper lip, I’m sure!

My grateful thanks to Borley, Bradley and Burbridge of Upper and Lower VI Arts for their invaluable work as Assistant Editors.

The prizes were distributed by Mrs. Berryman and the address was given by Mr. Montague L. Berryman, K.C., Recorder of Dover. The Rev. A. Stanley Cooper, Chairman of the Governors presided, and with him were the Mayors of Dover and Deal together with Mr. R. P. Sinclair, an Old Pharosian who is Mayor of Brentford and Chiswick.

We are indebted to an old boy of the school for the following extracts from the Head’s report and for the account of Mr. Berryman’s inspiring speech—a speech calculated to remain long in the minds of those who heard it.

There had been no startling staff changes. At least eight Masters had been with the school for over twenty years. Mr. Constable had retired after being Senior Chemistry Master since 1920. He planned the Labs, at Frith Road and Astor Avenue, and they remembered his zest for games, particularly swimming, nor did they forget that when past sixty he turned out for the Staff against the School at soccer. The break was not complete, for Mr. Constable was helping in a part- time capacity. Mr. Jupe had left, and they welcomed new-comers in Mr. Cowell and Mr. Hull. Two of the staff had been “mentioned in despatches.” Mr. Baxter bad been awarded by the French Government the " Palmes Académiques d’Officier d’Académie” for services to French culture and literature over a long period, and Mr. Pearce had published another school book, “Introduction to Wireless,” which had been well
reviewed. His "School Physics” now had, 1000,000 copies published.

The report, acknowledging the generosity of prize donors, referred to those given for the first time—Memorial prizes from Mr. and Mrs. Fermor in memory of Sidney; and Mr. and Mrs. Ashman in memory of Frederick; from Mr. E. W. Pudney for Economics; and sports trophies from Captain and Mrs. Venables for the Junior 220 yds.; and Mr. Douglas Max Heller, an old boy, now in America, for swimming.

Having covered the sporting and other activities of the school, the Headmaster said that the enthusiasm had compelled the re-casting of the House system, which bad previously been on a territorial basis. With the movement of population the familiar names, Buckland, Country, Maxton, Town, no longer provided a reasonable basis of division. Now, boys were allocated to houses irrespective of where they lived. The new house names perpetuated associations with the school as it had grown, viz., Frith House (Frith Road), Park (Ladywell), Astor (present site) and Priory (Priory Hill).

The School Dramatic Society, by its presentation of “Twelfth Night,” provided a donation of £50 towards the Old Boys’ War Memorial Fund, which now stood at £585. Contributions had been
received from Old Boys of every generation and mot parts of the world, but the Committee was anxious to get nearer the target of £1,000. It might he some time before permission to build was obtained, but a pavilion on the lower playing field would be a great boon. Among the successes of Old Boys was the award of the O.B.E. to Mr. Frank Wellard, a Fellowship at Lincoln College, Oxford, to Mr. W. W. Robson, and a Kent County Cricket cap to Mr. E. Crush.

Mrs. Berryman presented the trophies, certificates and prizes to the following:—

Special and VI. Form prizes :—The Mayor’s Good Fellowship Prize J. S. Granger; School Certificate Prize, A. W. Bradley; Parents Association—Special Endeavour, D. B. C. Bourner, J. S. Maslen ; French, J. S. Granger; Applied Mathematics, D. J. Moore; Whitehouse Memorial (Scripture), A. B. Jenkins; Edward Ryeland Memorial (Physics), D. J. Moore; Thomas Memorial (Chemistry), J. W. Hancock; Clatworthy (Latin) Senior, F. Allen Junior, A. W. Bradley; Tunnell History (Senior), L. R. Steggles, Junior, B. Ashby; Alan Paddock Memorial (Middle School Good Fellowship), P. J. Crouch; Cecil Cox Memorial Civic Responsibility, D. C. Belsey; Roy Sutton Memorial (School Certificate English), R. L. Hussey; Lewis Robert Kennedy Memorial (Craft and Engineering), R. C. Harvey ; Patrick Elworthy (School Certificate French), M. J. Edwards; Frederick Ashman Memorial (School Certificate Mathematics), P. A. Terry; Sidney Fermor Memorial (School Certificate Chemistry), J. B. Burke; Pudney Prize for Economics, P. C. D. Alexander; Rookwood Prize for Dramatics, P. A. Hall; Upper School Reading Prize, J. S. Granger; Middle School Reading Prize, J. E. Halsey; Lower School Reading Prize, J. Freer; Old Boys’ Cadet Prize, P. E. Marsh; The Staff Prize, C. C. Bailey; Headmaster’s Prize, D. F. Crouch; Geography Prize, F. Allen; Pure Mathematics Prize, D. J. Moore ; Biology Prize, J. W. Hancock; VI. Arts Form Prize, L. A. Hobbs ; Upper VI. Science Form Prize, B. Freer; Lower VI. Science Form Prizes, C. Bilby, R. Walford; VI. Economics Form Prize, V. E. Carr.

School Certificate Prizes—Geography, M. J. Foster; Physics, F. Scanes; Art, B. Bacon; Handicraft, F. G. Steggles; Upper V. Form Prizes, K. T. Carran, B. T. Jackson; Middle V. Form, T. E. Ladd; Lower V. Form, A. B. Jenkins.

Middle School Prizes :—English, A. R. Horsheld; Geography and History, R. E. Davey; French, M. L. Crooks; Mathematics, L. G. Grant; Physics, A. A. Norman ; Chemistry, R. J. Jenkins ; Arts and Craft, R. E. Craddock; Upper IV. Form, N. F. Holyer, R. Brown; Middle IV. Form, P. C. Wraith; Lower IV. Form, G. E. Saddleton; Upper III. Form, M. E. Marsh, K. A. K. Lott; Middle III. Form, J. G. Goldfinch; Lower III. Form, J. G. Stow.

Lower School Prizes :—English, J. R. Taylor; Languages, D .N. Jervis; Mathematics, D. L. Fisher ; Science, R. F. Pain; Art, G. R, Piggott; Upper II. Form, L. M. Manning; Middle II. Forum, F. J. Boyne; Lower II. Form, J. N. Hollyer; Upper I. Form, D. C. Skinner; Middle I. Form, G. W. Dale; Lower I. Form, D. G. Hyman.

London Higher School Certificate, F. Allen (exemption Intermediate Arts) V. E. Carr; D. F. Crouch; B. Freer (exemption Intermediate Science) ; J. W. Hancock (exemption Intermediate Science) ; R. C. Harvey; L. A. Hobbs; D. J. Moore (Distinction in Physics and Applied Maths., Exemption Intermediate Science); L. R. Steggles (exemption Intermediate Arts) ; R. E Walford.

London General School Certificate: *B. Ashby, E. P. Ashman, B. M. Bacon, C. B. Bailiff, M. A. Beer, E. C. V. Berry, *A W. Bradley, *R. T. Burbridge, J. B. Burke, *K. T. Carran, * A. K. Colman, G. R. W. Dampier, *A. J. Davey, *M. J. Edwards, G. A. Evans, *R. Evans, I. R. L. Fenwick, M. J. Foster, P. G. Hearn, R. A. Hearn, R. C. Hedgecock, D. L. Hocking, J. Hopper, J. Hughes, *R. L. Hussey, M. J. Igglesden, *F. K. E. Imrie, J. V. Jackson, *R. T. Jackson, A. B. Jenkins, *B. C. Jouvenat, *T. E. Ladd, K. F. Lawrence, J. B. Lester, W. J. Money, A. Nolan, P. S. Phelan, H. S. J. Plant, R. C. Reeves, B. A. Robb, J. R. H. Russell, E. J. Scanes, C. G. Spencer, E. G. Steggles, E. E. Stock, P. Tate, *P. A. Terry, D. J. Thompson, B. J. Wanstall, I. H. Weeks, A. G. Wright. (*Denotes exemption from Matriculation).

House Challnge Shield—Buckland (Master, Mr. W. E. Pearce; Captain, D. F. Crouch).

The Max Heller Cup—Town House (Mr. J. Slater; Captain, P. F. Marsh). (Inaugural presentation).

Mr. Berryrnan began with a personal reference, in which he said that for 20 years it was his great ambition to become the Recorder of Dover. Coming to the theme of his address he quoted from Nehemiah, in which be thought was one of the most inspiring cries in history, “Come, let us build up the walls of Jerusalem!” None of them could have failed to notice that after the war things were not going so happily for mankind as had been hoped. There was frustration abroad. But what had the story of Nehemiah got for them? It was in the words “build up.” They were at a school in a town of fine tradition—at a school that was going on founding its tradition and turning out, as one could tell from the report, men going on to splendid jobs of work. They must retain that feeling and sense of tradition. There was too much today of people saying that anything that had tradition should be knocked down: it was bad. Don’t believe it. Tradition was the accumulation of many generations, and had a wealth of wisdom. He was not saying that every single piece should be retained, but not every new idea was necessarily good. As they went through life they could do something to try to put the world into a happier and better position. He was afraid that it had been rather out of fashion in recent years to mention God in public. They would not put anything in this world completely right by leaving it to the specialists and politicians. Education was being extended; so, too, the medical services; and now he saw that they were making the law, and rightly so, more easily accessible, so that lack of means should not prevent a man getting justice : but none of these would avail if abroad there was a lack of faith. Before they could unify mankind they must get their own hearts straight. There was a tremendous need in this country and throughout the world for men, whether in politics, business or private affairs, to proclaim the great Christian Faith much more than had been done in recent years. Turning to the boys who were about to be called up, he suggested they should start saying (1) I am going to like it (2) when I get there I am going to try to be as efficient as I have it in me to become. If they went into it in that spirit they would not be one of those who said there was nothing to do. He knew something about the modern army, and there was plenty to be done for the man who was keen and interested. “Don’t let other people instil into you the idea that it is a waste of time, and not worth it.” The more cheerfully they set about it, the more likely were they, when they came back to civil life, to take the kindly view of other people’s views and difficulties, and they would have taken the first step to make the rest of their lives a success, Keep always in mind, he urged, this idea contained in the short prayer of the soldier going into battle, “Lord. I am going to be very busy this day. Lest I forget Thee, forget Thou not me.

The Mayer of Dover, who proposed a vote of thanks, said that the speech was a forthright and much needed exhortation. Dover had been fortunate in its Recorders, and Mr. Berryman was carrying on the tradition. His predecessor was one of the best of the old school, and now he was one of the best of the new school.

Alderman Cavell, of Deal, seconded the resolution, which was carried with enthusiasm.

Mr. A. S. Lewis (Hon. Secretary, Old Pharosians) proposed, and the Head Prefect (D. C. Belsey) seconded, thanks to the Chairman and Governors.

So ended yet another Speech Day. Old Boys of the school will know what is meant when we say that the School Choir during the afternoon showed that D.C.G.S. singing maintains the standard of D.C.S. singing. No praise could be higher.

It bifellin me to chronycle ye chronycle, for that it semeth Morst Regnarg haf leven this contree for sondrie partes to yeven ye Ouds grete delite bye singynge Com away Deathe; so I moste nedes picke upp mine rusten biro and scrawle.

Atte laste ye bolde and sometime grete Sickzartes— after many wiked gibbes fro ye Pontifecks Macksimus—do tak up hir beddes and wandre oer ye Joustynge Balconnie and do setle inn ye newe Welle (which Bug’ole is bye sondrie varletts known)—butte be it natte mete to moane, for are we natte ridde ourself of ye locata ire en dessous, hoo did destroyen * oure sleepe diurnalle withe ye loke of lovve?

Woe was us whennes ye magazeene fro perigreene hilles do com to oure fare londe, and monye weren ye wales, maugree oure consolasions, for that in oure scole we ne yaf nones bardiks—and Sire Rextab (of ye ffrankissh palme-fronudes) and ye ennglishe staffe—and eek Sire Snitmit—al ones crien to ye gallish poete:

Butte be it natte for me to sinke yore curs to yore bootse—for haf natte ye swinke sunken hem alredy thir? And if you heare som soundes of scremes and soche—tak namo nottice, for it be onlie ye
deathe crie of ye outofyewindowe-monitere, for ye nobelle parfit pre fectes haf once mo forgette to ope ye windowe—and the coste of mullionned panes is dere, or so hem saye.

Eek hem saye ye scoutes haf beth to Dele where presentlie ye grete Sainte Jone do burne agane, for it been wisperde abrorde that ye Delites do celibrate ye advente of civilisasionne to hir fare and eek proude towne—butte I do chance to goon on ye Deletrane con daye and I swere that civilisasionne ne lafte none marke on myne fellowe- voyageures! Som nottes on mye ruff . . . many oon scolers do naive shake withe frihgt for that ye govrenmente do yaf us mo sope to wass hen cure eayres . . . . hem saye ye sonne of David do fidle mightilly while Jone burned . . . . et eek medic was hir time passed in ye mak upp roome by certaine parfit gentes . . . . oon wondres y? . . . hem saye eek that ye Novembre handycappe of ye Sire ruffle-wuffie do bringen backe mony memoryes of Gardenne Cittie and ye fare Sire Selcu . . . . Me thinken ye nobelle Knyght Kasandsyss ne was the only knyght who didde shew howe redde y-stayned was his shyrte butte it be natte for me to prattel, ande as I moste shortely ende, lette me write of ye grete playe which cure rogues and vagabondes to yaf to ye groundlings in ye scole halle. Mony weren ye complimentes—with eek a spesialle smyle fromn ye P.M.!—and loude was ye crye for ye producte, butte he ne weld tak his bowe, and, with his henchmennes, Sires Snitmit and Riotram, hem dide ronne to ye staffe roome (y knownen bye som as ye Blue Roome) and hir crie was evere oon: “Lette Tradisionne our watchworde he.” Muchel more thir is yette to saye, butte I am sorley tired and once mo retourne to mye swinke, for hem saye we yaf ecsams to com, so I moste nedes lette you rede mo of ye grete deedes of oure parfit and gentil scolors in, as tradisionne haf
it, ye myghtie booke Pharos.

One of the vital questions occupying the attention of the nation to-day is that of housing the people. We who enjoy the amenities of a home sometimes fail to appreciate the good fortune which we enjoy, not only for the shelter which a house affords but also for the spirit of family life which pervades it. Furthermore, so important is the house that some authorities think that a knowledge of its history would be of value to the community, which accounts for the inclusion of this subject in the work of some of our Forms. But this all refers to man- built houses constructed of materials made by the hand of man.

No less vital to us here is the House not made with hands. Super ficially it is a section of the School, but it is much more than a numerical division; it is a body which encloses a soul. And it has de veloped as such. More than thirty years ago, when the question of the creation of Houses first arose in the School the Seniors were in the main building in PARK Street but PRIORY Hill provided accommodation for the Juniors. Together the numbers were about one hundred and eighty, so that the four Houses were rather small, some forty-five in each. At once competition commenced; each House produced a football team of seven a side to vie with one another in friendly rivalry during the lighter evenings on a parcel of ground kindly lent to them by Dover College. Many Old Boys will remember, no doubt, that these Houses were named after their first Captains, Costelloe, Bromley, Street and Chase. But those Captains! and those small Houses! They put life into the whole scheme, they instilled the soul.

School numbers rapidly increased; the first Captains departed, their names remembered, but to many new boys their persons not known. For this reason, and because the School had moved to FRITH Road a new nomenclature became necessary, which, after careful de liberation was based upon the area in which the members of the House resided. Hence the well-known names of Buckland, Country, Maxton and Town. The growth of these Houses gave the Captains of that period an opportunity to foster a spirit of loyalty, which became evident in all departments of the School; even an achievement in study, let it be whispered, was a source of pride in the Houses. In spite of the fact that only one pitch was available, by 1920 each House fielded two elevens in cricket and football, and produced complete Athletic and Swimming teams. The keen “hating the foe with a playing at hate” really began at this period. Under the guidance of Mr. F. F. Allin, M.A., all these activities were welded into one competition, and the struggle for the Championship Shield really began. House contests of all sorts were loyally supported by the members on the fields ; failures and successes formed the basis for discussions in the Form rooms and in the frequent House Meetings which were a feature of that time. The spirit was expanding.

Then the School moved to ASTOR Avenue with its extended facilities for games. Stalwart Captains, whose names may be seen on the Shield, together with the boys who formed the body, continued to develop the Soul of each House both in and out of School. General conduct in the School and in the Town was the concern of, and a matter of credit or discredit to, one’s House. Pride in, and loyalty to, the House yielded Priority only to the School itself. These were halcyon days; but there came evacuation with lack of opportunity to develop the spirit over- much, but Captains and Houses did their best to preserve the torch that had been passed on and were grateful to their hosts for the facilities to do so, granted to them at Ebbw Vale.

But now they are back again in a Dover much changed. The population has shifted so that, once again, for purposes of equalisation, new names have had to be devised for the Houses. But the mere change of the name of a body does not alter the soul within. They are back again with a reviving spirit, with opportunities for every member of the House to take some part in its activities each should determine that nothing he does shall besmirch the soul of his House but that every act shall help to make either Frith, Park, Astor or Priory the Cock House for the year.

At the beginning of the Autumn Term, before the evenings became too short for open air parades short tactical exercises were carried out in which scope was given to the ingenuity of senior cadets who aspired to become section leaders. As the evenings gradually became colder and darker, parades were held in classrooms for rifle drill, general rifle instruction and map work. U/O. Marsh took small classes on element ary tactics with a sand tray.

During the term attendances were not all that could have been expected, owing to the pressure of other school activities but it was very noticeable that some members of the corps attended parades in spite of other commitments, junior cadets being particularly enthusiastic in this respect. If the Certificate A which has been envisaged and which would considerably soften the period of military service (which is not far off for some of the seniors) is to become available, more senior cadets should attend more parades—and it would be worth the while of many members of the upper school to consider rejoining, and even to join for the first time.

This term has seen an increase in the strength of the Flight, the number of cadets now totaling 42 Classes have been held regularly in signaling, aircraft recognition and navigation, and several cadets have passed First Class tests in these subjects. It is hoped that many of those who failed will be successful when the tests are held again in January.

This year’s annual camp was held at Tangmere, and a full account of the Flight’s activities there may he seen elsewhere.

Parties of cadets have visited Lympne during the term to fly in Service aircraft but, owing to bad weather, this practice has been dis continued.

The annual inspection was held on December 10th, when the Flight was congratulated on its smart turn-out.

Any boys of 14 who wish to join the A.T.C. should attend one of the Friday parades in the Geography Room.

On the 7th August we arrived at Chichester and were taken to our camp, close to the R.A.F. station at Tangmere. We got up at 6.30 every morning, and a little later were taken to our mess for breakfast. We had all our meals at the mess, and we found some of the cooks extremely friendly.

During the following week, in spite of rather wet weather, we and the Beccles squadron, at camp with us, had an interesting and enjoyable time. At the R.A.F. station we bad lectures on radar and aircraft recognition, and visited the meteorological office, the control tower, the parachute depot and the armoury.

As it rained hard on Wednesday, flying was postponed until Thursday and we had instruction on the Link Trainer instead. During the week we had excursions to Bognor, Portsmouth and Chichester Cathedral. At Portsmouth some of us visited the submarine base while the remainder saw over H.M.S. Victory.

Early one morning after receiving sandwiches and maps, we were taken in lorries, by very devious routes, and dropped at out-of-the-way places to find our own way (about 15 miles) back to camp.

On Saturday, the day of our return, we caught a train from Chichester and, having crossed London, arrived at Dover a little before three in the afternoon.

The first half of the term saw the Choir busy under Mr. Willis skilled and experienced care practicing for Speech Day. Five items were sung and were much appreciated by the audience. Two pieces from Gilbert and Sullivan were rendered, “Strange Adventure” and the Madrigal from “The Mikado.” Altos and trebles sang “Pack Clouds Away.” The full choir sang “In this Hour of Softened Splendour” by Ciro Pinsuti, and Elgar’s “As Torrents in Summer.” Morning Prayers have been brightened by occasional descants. On the last day of term a Carol Service was held. The full choir now numbers about seventy—perhaps a record?

We have been practising diligently and merrily throughout the term in preparation for the production of “St. Joan,” when we provided music before the play and during the interval.

Freer, our trumpeter, has been kept busy with Purcell’s “Trumpet Tune and Air.” Oakley’s turn comes next term when we hope to play Alec Rowley’s “Miniature Piano Concerto” at Open Evening. Amongst other things we have tried some rousing marches including “Colonel Bogey."

The Orchestra is small but faithful and jolly—indeed we have gained the title of “the merriest School Society.” We should welcome any instrumentalist who has any wish to join our happy band.

This season has seen the disappearance of many familiar faces, Robb, our Secretary, being greatly missed. An influx of younger players—chiefly from the Middle School—has dispelled any doubts about the future of the Club. An unfortunate shortage of chess sets has greatly reduced the number of games possible, but in spite of this a league has been formed, which will be divided into two divisions shortly. A School team is also to be formed.

Our rivalry with the Stamp Stickers Society has grown, but it is significant that even their Wednesday meetings hold no attractions for our members. The popularity of the Club is due, in no small measure to the untiring efforts of Messrs. Smith, Cowell and Hull, but the en thusiasm of all club members deserves special mention, including that of our secretary, Horsfield.

Owing to the large number of school activities, it has been possible to hold only five meetings this term. The attendance at all of them has been good, especially at the “lucky dip” which has been free. There have been interesting discussions, talks, and displays by various members. Several members of the staff have been attracted to these meetings.

The Society’s funds are quite high, and it is hoped to purchase a Gibbons’ 1840-1936 Catalogue in January (1949), for the use of mem bers of the Society. Many thanks are due to Mr. Hull, who has given up a lot of his time to look after the Society. He has been extremely enthusiastic and generous. Thanks are also due to Burke for his able assistance as Hon Treasurer.

A recent visit from an Old Pharosian, Lt.-Col. Saunders, provided the Geographical Society with a valuable insight into present-day life in Japan. Lt.-Col. Saunders landed in Japan shortly after the Americans, and, through his position as Administration Officer to the British Forces in Japan, was able to get well acquainted with the Oriental mode of lite. Lt.-Col. Saunders kept us amused with descrip tions of the ritual of the Japanese bath and the damage wrought on the walls of the houses by the fingers of mischievous little boys!

Although the speaker’s time was limited, he dealt at length with the country and the influences of Western Civilisation to-day, for the latter is evidently greatly affecting the outlook of the modern Japanese.

Since this talk we have been unable to hold further meetings owing to the ever increasing demand on our members by the Dramatic Society, but it is hoped to plan a substantial programme for the
coming year.

A number of varied subjects have been debated or discussed this term, but owing to the activities after school, the meetings were not so frequent as might have been desired.

The first meeting of the term, held on the 29th September, in order to elect a Secretary and Committee, decided that the Committee should consist of Messrs. Rooks, Walford, Borley and Freer, and elected M. J. Edwards as Secretary. Members agreed that this Society should meet at 4.10 p.m. on alternate Tuesdays, and that meetings should also be held on one of the days during each intermediate week. Because of the difficulty in finding time in which to meet, the latter idea was abandoned, though it is hoped to take it up again next term. Attendance was good, but numbers might have been greater, had not members had so many responsibilities to other societies and Pre-Service Units. A “Brains Trust” first took place and provided some unusual and interesting questions, especially “Should Criminal Lunatics be put to death?” which the “Brains Trust” considered undesirable. Three weeks later members discussed " Current Affairs" introduced by Mr. D. C. Belsey and Mr. M. J. Bax. The subject of Russia roused lively antipathy, whilst that of Advertisements degenerated into the palatability of sausages. The following week members attended a Debate in the Library. The motion: “That this House considers that emigration to the Dominions and Colonies is undesirable in view of the present man-power shortage” was skilfully opposed by Mr. L. Borley, and faithfully defended by Mr. J. Rooks, both speakers putting forward shrewd points.

On the 30th November a Discussion “Is the form and content of present Grammar School Education too academic”? was humorously maintained by Mr. A. W. Bradley and Mr. R. Walford.

Mr. W. G. King presided over the meetings. Apart from arrang ing the meetings, at which he was always present when possible, he summed up accurately and concisely. Several members of the Staff were present at meetings and lent a somewhat dignified aspect to the proceedings, although joining in the mirth that convulsed those present on several occasions. Several Vth formers were present and joined in whatever took place, but here I would like to extend to them as well as VIth formers, a cordial invitation to come to our Debates and Discussions.

Next term we hope to hold a mock “Election” and to meet more frequently. My grateful thanks to those members who took active part in various proceedings connected with this society.

The introduction of a modification of the Dewey system of classifi cation in July, 1947, has proved a success. A stock-check can now be completed very quickly. There is one drawback, though no fault of the system: certain careless people do not trouble to return books to their proper shelves. We hope to remedy this by putting a printed card to each shelf with the number and name of the section.

J. Rooks, I. Fenwick and A. W. Bradley were appointed as assist ants in September. The two dinner hours a week for boys to change books continue to be very popular. We are having the backs of all books painted with two thick bands of red and blue in order that a borrower may easily distinguish a library book among his own.

The stock-check of last July revealed that a fairly large number of books have not as yet been returned.

Numerous books have been added to the Library and we should like to acknowledge the large number of gifts.

The commencement of the school year saw the departure of two stalwarts of the House in the shape of J. W. Hancock and P. C. D. Alexander—both of whom had served their House extremely well. Thanks to them a keener House spirit was fostered, which brought us very near to winning the Challenge Trophy. Perhaps, with a little more effort on the part of some senior House members, we might achieve the distinction this year.

Congratulations to the team who, under the leadership of Grabham, won for Park the Coles Cup; a good send off to, we hope, a suc cessful year. In the other Soccer matches the House finished second to Buckland with nine points, but, judging from past form, there is good reason to expect some favourable results from the Junior House football in the Spring Term.

This term also sees a good deal of other activities, such as Rugger, Dramatics and Cross-Country Running. The turn-out for practices for the latter has been most discouraging. Out of a House of about fifty eligible runners we have been lucky to see eight members in consistent training. A very bad effort, and one which must be remedied immediately. At least, turn out and see what the course is like, for it is not so gruelling as some think. I have no patience with the boys who say they cannot run, for in most cases the plain fact is that they have made no effort to try! So pull your socks up and see what you can do.

In House Rugger, a little more thought and application of the Principles of the game ought to put us in a good position. We still re tain some members who shudder even at the mention of the game, but perhaps when they take the field they may change their minds.

Finally, there will be House Dramatics. Having proved ourselves capable of good achievements in the past, let us hope for yet a further triumph in this field. This year’s choice for presentation is an extract from Barrie’s “The Admirable Crichton,” which will be produced for the House by A. W. Bradley.

I hope I have not appeared to be unduly optimistic—the other House-captains are just as hopeful—but if we all work a little harder we should see our labours rewarded by seeing Park in the position of “on top,” a position enjoyed so many times in the past by Country; and though we have changed our name we still flaunt the old familiar colour—green. Try and make this colour not necessarily one to fear on the sports field—but rather, one which will be envied.

The 1st and 2nd XIs did well in the Inter-house Soccer matches, neither team losing a match. In the Coles Cup we were not so suc cessful however, being defeated in the first round after a stiff game. But we feel that it was not through lack of effort. We are locking for ward to the East Cup Competition and the junior matches when we hope to field some strong teams.

On Sports Day we did well in the face of keen competition to gain 2nd place. Similarly in the swimming events we tied for 2nd place with Astor House.

If boys will continue to support the House as they have done in the past we feel that we should do well in the Inter-house Rugby Matches, in the Cross Country Race, and the Inter-house Dramatic Competition to be held at the end of the spring term. M. J. Edwards is producing the Frith House play, and we hope he will be ably sup ported by all concerned.

In Soccer our 1st XI was unsuccessful but certainly showed energy. The 2nd XI put up a fair fight. Juniors are reminded that there is an East Cup to be held next term. We take this opportunity of congrat ulating J. McManus and J. Halsey on attaining places in the Dover School’s XI. I feel sure the House can put up a better show on the Rugby field next term.

Imrie of Lower VI Science is producing the House play and we look forward to an even higher standard than last year.

Congratulations to Walford on gaining his Higher Cert. after one year’s hard work.

The House Master and I take this opportunity of recording our appreciation of all the work done for the House by the retiring Captain, Peter Marsh. In his quiet way he has prepared the ground for the construction of a great House. This gives us all the chance to continue his work towards the winning of the Shield. We wish him a happy and prosperous time in his career.

The change of name was greeted with mixed feelings but, whether Maxton or Astor, the spirit of the House remains unchanged.

Coinciding with the transition from Maxton to Astor came a change of House Captain. V. E. Carr took over from D. C. Belsey who was expected to be leaving. Actually Belsey has outstayed Carr and was appointed House Captain again this term.

Carr’s departure was a great loss to the House as one glance at his outstanding record in all House activities shows. His achievements in cross-country running and athletics will long be remembered. Other leavers at the beginning of the year were Allen, Moore, Sharp, Cain and Thompson. These five were among the House’s staunchest supporters and did much to raise the prestige of Maxton House by their unfailing loyalty and sustained efforts.

Looking back over the past year we have reason for some satis faction. In cross-country running, rugger and athletics we enjoyed great success, whilst in soccer, cricket and swimming we held our own. In connection with the Inter-house Swimming Competition A. J. Bur ton is to be congratulated on winning the Junior Championship.

For the present the seniors must concentrate on retaining the Rugby and Cross-country Cups. For the juniors the Inter-house soccer matches will soon begin and they will have a chance to show themselves remembering that any points won count towards the House Championship.

C. Bailiff is to produce this year’s play for the Inter-house Dra matic Competition and it must be seen to that he receives every sup port from the House.

In welcoming newcomers we hope that they will soon acquire the Astor House spirit and give of their best to the House in all its activities.

v. Harvey Grammar School	Won	3—1
v. Ashford G.S	Won	7—9
v. Canterbury Tech	Won	5—0
v. Favershamn G.S	Won	6—4
v. Simon Langton	Won	5—1
v. Ashford G.S	Won	8—1
v. Harvey G.S	Won	5—3
v. Canterbury Tech	Won	9—1
v. Simon Langton	Drawn	2—2
v. D.Y.R.M.S	Won	8—2
v. D.Y.R.M.S	Won	7—2
v. Old Boys	Lost	1—5

The above results show that this season has been very successful. Unbeaten up to the Old Boys match the school 1st XI has scored 69 goals and has had only 22 scored against them. With a strong nucleus of last year’s players still at school it was not difficult to build up a very useful school team. All players have fitted themselves well to their positions, and the defence has combined with the forward line to produce excellent results. The main criticism has been of a tendency to slacken off and play rather ragged football when the team has been in a winning position. Both full backs have played well and their close marking and good covering have been causes for the low number of goals scored against the team. The half backs have been good in defence and have combined well with the forwards. The forwards too have done well, and by combination and good passing, have been too
good for most defences, and have reached a good goal scoring level. We have missed both Carr and Edgington, two very capable forwards, in the last few matches.

Very stiff opposition was met with when the annual School v. Old Boys match was played on December 18th. After a very enjoyable match the Old Boys ran out winners by 5 goals to one.

Colours have been re-awarded to Carr, Edgington, Allen and Rooks, and awarded to Watts, Evans and Peers.

The following have also played :—Argent, Simmonds, Kremer, Price, Berry and Killip.

The team has been most fortunate in its captains. Carr did a great deal on and off the field for the good of school football. Edging ton had a short spell as captain, a fitting honour to end a membership of the first eleven covering four seasons during which time he has done much to encourage and coach young players. Rooks has completed the term as captain, an official recognition of the way he has held the defence together through the season.

With all the inter-school matches played the team’s record, if not quite up to the very high standard of previous years, is, nevertheless, a very good one.

Norman and Grabham have been outstanding in a strong defence and Ayling has played well in goal.

The forward line has suffered from many changes, due mainly to the demands of the 1st XI, but, supported by constructive half-back play, a lively attack, if sometimes lacking in shooting power, has been maintained throughout the season. Notable among the forwards has been Kremer, with 13 goals to his credit.

Team: Ayling (goal) ; Oldham, Grabham, Bailey (full-backs); Smith, Norman, Wright (half-backs) ; Belsey (Capt.), Harris, Kremer, Gilday, Killip, Davies, Russ (forwards). R. Jenkins, Jouvenat, Jackson, Price and Crush have also played.

v. Harvey Grammar School	Won	5—0
v. Ashford G.S.	Lost	2—4
v. Canterbury Tech.	Won	6—1
v. Faversham G.S.	Won	10—0
v. Simon Langton G.S.	Won	11—2
v. Ashford G.S.	Won	9—1
v. Harvey G.S.	Lost	0—3
v. Canterbury Tech.	Won	8—1
v. Simon Langton G.S.	Lost	0—2
D.Y.R.M.S.	Won	5—1
D.Y.R.M.S.	Won	3—0

This season has been less successful than the last. Although the defence generally played well, it was overplayed because forwards made so little of the opportunities presented to them. The most disturbing feature of the team was its reluctance to move quickly ; there was too much of waiting for the ball, too little of going for it; and our oppon ents did not, alas, subscribe to the opinion that D.C.G.S. ought always to have been offered first kick. Another feature that was disturbing especially to opponents—was the unorthodox use in the ‘shoulder charge’ of another part of the body.

There was, however, an encouraging eagerness to do better, and every game was played in good spor ting spirit.

Regular members of the team were :—Halsey, Storey, Gatehouse (Capt.) ; Margeson, Eade, Davidson, Davison, Jackson, Grover, McManus, Pepper.

Others who have turned out are :—Kelly, Sellars, Evans, Piggott, White, Whall, Pascall, Johnson, Jonvenat, Hedgecock, Carley, Alex ander.

		For	Agst.
Sept. 18	Harvey Grammar	6	5
Sept. 25	Christ Church	2	6
Oct. 2	Duke of York’s	4	0
Oct 9	Christ Church	2	3
Oct. 16	Simon Langton’s	2	1
Nov. 6	Harvey Grammar	2	4
Nov. 13	Dover Youth Club	0	5
Nov. 27	Simon Langton’s	8	2
Dec. 11	Duke of York’s	2	1
Dec. 18	Albion F.C.	4	2

The Junior XI has had a very enjoyable season so far although the score sheet does not look so brilliant as we could have hoped. We feel that, measured in terms of what we have learned about the game, our time has not been wasted. The team has undergone a great many changes, and it is apparent that many more than eleven boys of this age can, with practice, achieve match playing standard.

Practi ce—that is what we all need. We have been getting some during the dinner-hour, and all who aspire to play for the School are advised to practice kicking, heading, trapping and all the other accomplishments of a footballer at every opportunity.

On the Saturday following our own Sports Day, it was our turn to play the part of hosts to the many competitors and friends of Dover College and Chatham House who had ventured forth to brave the elements. The keenness and friendly rivalry displayed by the teams afforded us many exciting moments, and the results were greeted with unanimous satisfaction by the assembled spectators, whose enthusiasm greatly alleviated the dampening effect of the very unpredictable weather. Crouch, Carr and Rooks did well to win the Quarter Mile, Half Mile and Mile races respectively, and in the latter, Rooks, finishing in a magnificent fashion, created a new School Record by beating Carr’s three-day old one by 3/5 sec. The climax to an exciting week—in which Horrex’s Record, of twenty-seven years standing, was twice beaten!

Of the remaining events, the things which stood out were the gracefulness of the Western Roll, as exemplified by Fowler of Chatham House; the distance that the weight was putted—again by a member of the Chatham House team; and the alacrity shown in the shorter races. An enjoyable afternoon was brought to a close with the Junior and Senior Relays, though in the latter our team had the misfortune to be disqualified for faulty baton changing. We look forward with eagerness therefore, to the next Inter-School meeting and yet another impressive turn out on the part of the competitors.

100 Yards. Senior
1—Doughty (C.H.S.); 2—Crouch (D.C.G.S.); 3—Pascoe (C.H.S.)
Time—10 1/5 secs,

100 Yards. Junior
1—Martin (C.H.S.); 2—Wrightson (C.H.S.); 3—Crouch (ii) (D.C.G.S.)
Time—10 2/5 secs.

Shot Putt
1—Jackson (C.H.S.); 2—Fowler (C.H.S.); 3—Cranford (D.C.)
Distance—36 ft. 11ins.

880 Yards
1—Carr (D.C.G.S.); 2—Moore (D.C.G.S.); 3—Keene (C.H.S.)
Time—2 min. 12½ secs.

Long Jump. Senior
1—Doughty (C.H.S.); 2—Berry (D.C.G.S.); 3 —Denton (D.C.)
Distance—17 ft. 9 ins.

High Jump. Junior
1—Tanner (C.H.S.); 2—Hawkins (C.H.S.); 3—Imrie (D.C.G.S.)
Height—5 ft. 3 ins.

440 Yards. Senior
1—Crouch (D.C.G.S.); 2—Whitehead (C.H.S.); 3—Hill (D.C.)
Time—56½ secs.

Hurdles. Senior
1—Hall (D.C.) ; 2—Skinner (C.H.S.); 3—Berry (D.C.G.S.)
Time—19 1/5 secs.

440 Yards. Junior
1—Payne (C.H.S.); 2—Martin (C.H.S.); 3—Ambler (D.C.)
Time—59 secs.

Mile
1—Rooks (D.C.G.S.); 2—Aldridge (D.C.); 3—Belsey (C.H.S.)
Time—5 mins.

High Jump. Senior
1—Denton (D.C.); 2—Fowler (C.H.S.); 3—Clarke (D.C.)
Height—5 ft. 3 ins.

Long Jump. Junior
1—Hawkins (C.H.S.); 2—Payne (C.H.S.); 3—Imrie (D.C.G.S.)
Distance—16 ft. 3¾ ins.

Relay. Junior
1—C.H.S.; 2—D.C.; 3—D.C.G.S.
Time—1 min. 19 1/5 secs.

What, I wonder, are groundsmen’s comments when, after having laboriously marked out running lanes in white, they watch rain wash away their efforts? Yet this happened three times to the School groundsmen before 3.15 p.m. on Wednesday, 14th July, when the first race of Sports Day, 1948 was started, under a heavy grey sky so different from the traditional cloudlessness.

Those parents and friends who this year exchanged sunshades for umbrellas were not disappointed, since in spite of the track’s condition running performances were, if anything, better than usual. V. Carr’s relentless pace in breaking a twenty-seven year old record for the Mile will not easily be forgotten—his magnificent performance was approach ed only by D. Crouch who equalled two record times in an all-round success.

As always, this brief afternoon represented many hard weeks’ training spent in ‘standard’ trials and preliminary heats, when Mr. Ruffell, Mr. Marriott and Mr. Butcher gave generously of their time and experience. Cups and trophies were finally presented in the Hall by Alderman E. Cavell, Vice-Chairman of the School Governors, while out side a very pale afternoon sun lit up the deserted Top Field. Sports Day was over for another year.

120 Yards Hurdles. Open, over 14
1—Berry 2—Sharp B—Hobbs
Time—18 4/5 secs.

100 Yards. Open, under 14
1—Gilday 2—Ramsden 3—Foster
Time—12 1/5 secs.

100 Yards. Open, over 14
1—Crouch (i) 2—Sharp 3—Moore, D. J.
Time—10 1/5 secs. (Record equalled)

220 Yards. Open, under 14
1—Gilday 2—Ramsden 3—Marsh
Time—29 2/5 secs.

220 Yards. Open, over 14
1—Crouch (i) 2— Sharp 3—Carr
Time—24 secs.

High Jump. Open, under 14
1—Pepper 2—Foster 3—Makey
Height—4 ft. 2 ins.

High Jump. Open, over 14
1—Sharp 2—Pain 3—Imrie (i)
Height—4 ft. 11 ins.

440 Yards. Open, over 14
1—Crouch (i) 2—Moore 3—Belsey
Time—57 secs. (Record equalled)

440 Yards. Open, under 14
1—Gilday 2—Grieves 3—Marsh
Time—1 min. 15 secs.

440 Yards. 14—15
1—Miller 2—Jacobs 3—Hawkes
Time—1 min. 1 1/5 secs.

Throwing the Cricket Ball. Open, under 14
1—Gilday 2—Makey 3—McManus
Distance—80 yds.

Throwing the Cricket Ball. Open, over 14
1—Pain 2—Berry 3—Cain
Distance—78 yds. 1 ft.

Long Jump. Open, under 14
1—Makey 2—Don 3—Kennison
Distance—13 ft. 1 in.

Long Jump. 14—15
1—Sangster 2—Seaman 3—Abbott
Distance—14 ft. 8 ins.

Long Jump. Open, over 14
1—Berry 2—Pain 8—Cain
Distance—18 ft. 0 1/2 ins.

High Jump. 14—15
1—Jenkins 2—Abbott 3— Halsey & Harrison
Height—4 ft. 7ins.

High Jump. 15—16
1—Imrie (i) 2—Peers 3— Money & Jackson
Height—4 ft. 10 ins.

880 Yards. Open, over 14
1—Carr 2—Moore 3—Rooks
Time—2 mins. 13 2/5 secs.

Running has been an agreeably fashionable pastime this term, notably among the scientifically minded. The active participation of back-room boffins in blood sports outside the laboratory is neither common nor readily comprehensible. Perhaps they labour across autumnal ploughland so lost in consideration of scientific mysteries as to be immune to that personal distress for which the students of the humanities have a greater sensitivity. It is observed that the artists run gracefully, the economists according to plan, and the scientists with grim and powerful determination.

There are also numerous younger followers whose classroom activities are not yet submissible to academic classification. By the time the bigger boys have washed and dressed and set their minds on home and duty, there come in from the darkening hills panting figures with the faces schoolboys had in Shakespeare’s day.

There is much to be said for the sport. There are no complicated rules nor skills demanding years of patient practice. You can run as fast as your ambition and physical condition will permit, or as slowly as your personal pride will permit.

Parting with your clothes at four o’clock on a cold afternoon is no light matter, and there may be another period of doubt after the first half mile. But once the jogging rhythm is established you may even notice that our hills and woods, the valleys and their lanes look rather well as the mist and darkness wrap them up for the night.

For the star performers—and we have some very promising runners—there will soon be preparation for inter-school matches and the House competition. Remember that in the inter-house race at the end of term all boys over fourteen can contribute to their House total by passing a fairly easy standard. Unless you are infirm or luxuriantly idle you would probably enjoy the run anyway.

Through the kindness of the Commandant we were again allowed the use of the swimming bath at the Duke of York’s School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the summer term.

Despite inclement weather a large number of boys availed themselves of this offer. The Headmaster of the Duke of York’s School’ himself an experienced swimmer and Olympic Games official, gave us expert advice and tuition on several occasions.

The finals of the Inter-House competition were held on Thursday,
22nd July, with the following results:—

Results.
1 Length Free Style. Under 14. Glynn, Burton, Reader
1 Length Free Style. 14—16. Byrne, Grover, Jouvenat
1 Length Free Style. Over 16. Carran, Henry, Webber
2 Lengths Free Style. Under 14. Glynn, Burton, Kime
2 Lengths Free Style. 14—16. Byrne, Grover, Janaway
2 Lengths Free Style. Over 16. Henry, Carren, Pain
1 Length Breast Stroke. Under 14. Burton, Reader, Glynn
1 Length Breast Stroke. 14—16. Money, Jouvenat, Knott
1 Length Breast Stroke. Over 16. Rooks, Moore (D. J.), Southey
1 Length Back Stroke. Under 14. Reader, Burton, Glynn
1 Length Back Stroke. 14—16. Brooshooft, Byrne, Wraith
1 Length Back Stroke. Over 16. Webber, Moore (D. J.), Jenkins
Junior Relay. Buckland, Town
Senior Relay. Town, Buckland
4 Lengths Free Style. 14—16. Byrne, Janaway, Brooshooft
8 Lengths Free Style. Over 16. Beer, Igglesden, Rooks
House Championship.
    1. Town .. .. 64 points
    2. Maxton .. .. 56 points
    3. Buckland .. .. 56 points
    4. Country . .. 16 points
Under 14 Championship.
    1. A. J. Burton .. 18 points
    2. R. J. Glynn .. 16 points
14—16 Championship
    1. R. Byrne .. 22 points
    =2. M. D. Grover .. 8 points
    =2. D. E. Boooshooft 8 points
Senior Championship.
    =1. K. T. Carran .. 10 points
    =1. C. J. Henry .. 10 points

Owing to an oversight, the results of the Swimming Sports held at the Duke of York’s School bath on Thursday, 24th July, 1947 have not previously been reported in the Pharos.

Under 14 Championship.
    1. R. J. Glynn .. 20 points
    2. A. J. Burton .. 16 points
14—16 Championship.
    1. A. W. Webber .. 14 points
    2. E. P. Swan .. 12 points
Open Championship.
    =1. M. A. Beer .. 10 points
    =1 J. P. Talbot .. 10 points
House Championship.
    1. Buckland .. 72 points
    2. Town .. .. 62 points
    3. Maxton .. .. 38 points
    4. Country .. .. 20 points

The Inter-House Competition held in the gymnasium on Monday, 26th July resulted in a Win for Buckland House.

Free-standing and Bench exercises which comprise Part I of the test were reasonable well performed, although Town House, mainly through lack of training, dropped points for showing poor positions.

Apparatus work generally was weak. Insufficient attention was paid to detail, particularly in vaulting. In competitive Physical Training the ability to perform a vault is insufficient. Such points as take-off, position, control and landing should be constantly borne in mind throughout the performance.

RESULTS
    1. Buckland .. .. 73 points
    2. Maxton .. .. 71 points
    3. Country .. .. 67 points
    4. Town .. .. .. 57 points

For the second year in succession, Hobbs was awarded the Pascall Cup for the best individual performance.

The opportunity of seeing the Olympic Games in one’s own Country is indeed the chance of a lifetime; and the thirty boys and two masters who visited Wembley on July 30th were not disappointed. After the fanfares of the previous day and the glowing accounts of the Opening Ceremony which we had read in the newspapers, we arrived at the Stadium expecting everything to go like clockwork, and one’s first impressions were propitious. The new brick-red track and emerald green turf glowed in sunshine worthy of Olympus itself; at one end of the arena flickered the Olympic Flame, and at the other a massive sign proclaimed the noble sentiments of the Olympic message; above the crowd fluttered the flags of the nations of the world, and the crowd itself buzzed with eager expectancy as it basked in the sun.

But as 2.30 drew near, we became rather restive. We knew the first event was the 400 metres hurdles, and the hurdles were not yet on the track. Soon we saw a flurry at the far end of the arena, and a little later we distinguished a group of officials with measuring tape and rope. Yes, they were—measuring the track! Their progress round those 400 meters seemed interminable.

A voice announced nonchalantly through the loudspeakers that this delay was due to the unexpected number of successful competitors in the High Jump—or some equally fantastic reason—and later announced with equal sang-froid that the first event would start at 3.30. The crowd took it very well, though what were the comments of the competitors one can’t imagine—or one can.

However, once the starting pistol was fired, all this frustration was forgotten. Every heat of every event seemed intensively important at the time; every announcement was heard with a respectful attention equal to that accorded to football results by Pools-addicts on Saturday evenings, and thousands of pencils dutifully recorded positions, results and times. As one looks back after the passage of months, the details seem unimportant, but certain things stand out. There was the flashing speed of the American Negroes in the 100 metres, and the consolation, for British spectators, of seeing McCorquodale and McDonald Bailey qualify for the Final. There was the superb striding of Wint in tile 800 metres—as a model of athletic style perhaps the finest performance of the afternoon. Finally there was the eclipse of the Finns and the triumph of the Czeck Zatopek in the 10,000 metres—a triumph surprising to many of us, for he gave the impression that he was “finished” halfway through the race and was just forcing himself along by sheer will power. In the end he created a new Olympic record.

Other records were broken during the afternoon, and other events were going on in continuance performance. In front of us women were hurling the discus with varying degrees of gracefulness and success, while an occasional burst of cheering from the other end announced that some-one had cleared the High Jump bar. There were distractions, too—the conducted applause of the Swedes next to us, a kind of chant ending in a war-cry; the English announcer (mercifully, soon replaced) who tripped over every foreign name: the French announcer who lucidly and imperturbably pronounced everything à la française; the Marx-brothers comedy of the Victory Ceremony, when the band played the “Marseillaise" before Mlle. Ostermeyer, the discus champion had climbed on to the dais; when all three ladies faced the wrong way, and our friend the announcer, in defiance of the facts, said “The Victory Ceremony will now take place” about ten minutes after it had taken place. For those who insisted on being critical, there were other things—but it was a good day, we had seen some of the world’s best athletes, and British and Dominion runners had shown that they could challenge the American athletic machine.

During the Autumn Term we had the opportunity of seeing the film of the Olympic Games. The School, on hearing that it was to be in school hours, decided almost as one boy that it wanted to go. As a record of the Olympiad, the film was good, and considering the speed of its production, remarkably good. There was no attempt, as there was in the German film of the 1936 games, to produce a complete record of every event, still less to make the subject an excuse for racialist propaganda. The technicolour rather falsified things at times, but the opening shots of the torch-kindling ceremony in Greece, of the Greek runner passing through an apparently endless series of temples and amphitheatres, of another runner carrying the torch along an idealised Shakespeare Beach, in defiance of what Dovorians knew to be the truth—all these delightful fictions were acceptable. Technicolour certainly came into its own in the scenes at the Winter Sports. where the grace of the skating was sheer delight. Of the athletic events the most memorable was the Marathon, in which the last lap failure of the Belgian Gailly, was poignantly portrayed. The swimming and diving events were quite well done; the under-water photography was magnificent. No doubt many people would complain of too much of this or too little of that; but on the whole the film was a worthy record of the XIVth. Olympiad, and would be capable of holding the attention of a normal audience for two hours—a thing which many more ambitious films fail to do.

Last week I decided to hibernate for the winter, so I retired into my magnetic shell taking my Smith with me (my physics book, you dolts!). I had just learnt page 726 by heart when I was rudely awakened by someone knocking on my shell.

There were three gentlemen outside; each of them said he was the Senior Sub-Editor of The Pharos, and each of them said the outside World (that’s you) wanted a report on the progress of VI Sc. I crawled out of my shell and said I’d think about it, and, as we had Music, English and private study in the afternoon, I would be able to have a long think about it.

Epistle to the Pharosians I.
        The only Armchair
(by kind permission of the Head Prefect),
                Prefects’ Room,
                        Friday Afternoon.

Much current has flowed through the watt-meter in the Middle Room since I last wrote to you, and since that time great changes have taken place in the history of our form. First, we are homeless. We have handed over our illustrious and badly lit form room on the lower corridor—whence we kept a watchful eye on the staff-room—to a form less strict in its treatment of the staff.

In the remote heights of the school Arts and Economics are still executing an S.H. M. betwee n the room above the Prefects’ Study and that above the Headmaster’s Room. We complained to the authorities about the latest movement (which places Arts on top of us). They were sympathetic and under standing, suggesting it might help if we kept the windows of the Pre fects’ Room shut.

We are all very proud to be in the U. VI Sc. and some of the staff are beginning to treat us like big boys now. Even our chemistry master no longer insists that we walk in a crocodile from the Physics lab. to the Chemistry lab. and back, though we all know what silly boys we are when we leave taps running or Bunsens roaring.

Last year, in the hope that the Editor would be kind to my literary effort, I informed you I was in Country House. This year, ever hopeful, I make it known I am in Park formerly country House. Life is becoming dull in the Prefects’ Room just now; we have done everything exciting we can think of.

We are tired of thinking up uncomplimentary remarks to fit the initials A.C.F. and U.S.A.M.D.

We’ve cleaned up our armoury which fills the top shelf, and if the 3rd form persists in bringing water-pistols to school, will soon fill all the shelves.

The introduction of several copies of Punch fills not only a long felt want but also those dreary P.S.’s which we used to spend either in working or in the library.

Under our capable guidance “St. Joan” is progressing well. A little of the credit should go to Sir Phyrumn (who produces the play) and Sir Clod Snitmit (who tells the Sixth Form the stage is out of
bounds).

As I sit scribbling away, Squire Rooks and Squire Miskin are con verging on me. I have told them already there is nothing in my purse but trash, but they are not interested in poetry. The time must be 12.26, so I leave you to hurry away to my dinner.

This year we have a larger form than usual, the result being that we were asked, bullied, and threatened by VI Arts (admittedly a smaller form) into leaving our small and secluded sanctuary, for a more spacious—but less private—room next to the library.

As has been previously mentioned the form is somewhat larger than usual, consisting of three who are on their way to the High Jump, and not particularly worried about it, and eleven others who are slowly discovering what Economics are, and far more quickly for getting them. Already we have been warned that we mast work—and work, until we are certain we can pass Highers, but at the moment
it seems that nobody is doing anything extremely well. Our maths. periods have taught us how the Government “fiddles” our eggs by means of a complicated system which comes under the heading of “Statistics.” No doubt these have been cooked (the results, not the eggs). Do your ears waggle? if so, report immediately to VI Economics. You are the last of a rapidly disappearing race. In a few years
time, you may become museum relics.

Rooks is the School Soccer Captain, and we have Simmonds, Berry, Wright and Harris who also play for the School. The form also has representatives in the Choir and Dramatic Society. In the latter Hop per and Money play prominent parts.

Now to more personal affairs. A certain member of the form recently spent a few weeks in hospital under the supervision of some nurses and a plastic surgeon. Upon his return to school, a certain master was heard to exclaim, “Had his nose reshaped. eh? I’ll bet I’ve still got the biggest.” Beer is soon to leave having been passed medically fit (?), at least fit enough, to join the Army. Apparently he is going to teach the Army how to do shorthand-typing.

This year we were unceremoniously bundled into a new form-room, and rather apprehensively we realised that we were in Upper V. At first some of us sought refuge in a secret study of Exterior Decorating; others embarked on a hopeless pursuit of “seven Vth Form privileges.” Like most house-holders we take a keen interest in our neighbours, and I’m inclined to believe that the “Old Sweats” next door have a bad psychological effect on us. We have mastered the technique of producing impressing reactions with “dry-ice,” and other complicated manoeuvres. A large proportion of us are members of various school institutions varying from “Cross-Country Running” to the mystic art of “Philately.” Football is an important item on the agenda and so far we have been fairly successful.

We have now come to the stage when I think our catch-phrase might well be “Let’s get on with it!" But alas! as the season of festivities draws near, so we realize how close Prelims. really are; and how little we feel like putting our backs into it.

Thanks to George Bernard Shaw, six of our number have managed to evade two Monday afternoons and four home works.

The Voice now roars “Bayliss” instead of “Glassey.” We won der whether there will ever be a page of writing free of red ink or minus twos; and I suppose that one day we will realize that sound goes down and up in the Physics lab.

Gatehouse, as well as being captain of the Colts’ XI is still our worthy Hospital collector, and Barraclough, as homework monitor, is just a little too efficient for our liking.

Although eight of the form play for School XI’s, we have met with a fair amount of success, having won three matches and lost four, but we had the satisfaction of beating Upper V on Speech Day morning.

Ah well! it’s time I stopped prattling and, to the accompaniment of the grunts and groans and screams of the pigs on the hill, I can continue my Précis notes.

This glorious new year has seen the formation of a curious collec tion of "left-overs" from the summer, ruled over by Mr. Archer. Some who survived, a very learned few, have graced us with their presence while they improve on their labours at Christmas together with those still struggling. After a very unsteady beginning we began to settle down and many people "in the know" said we were working.

Some “gentlemen” have distinguished themselves in the field, nine being distributed between the 1st and 2nd teams. Even without their aid, the form has had an almost unbeaten record. The School Societies in general have been plagued by our presence at their gather ings—these include every school activity.

Under the expert guidance of Mr. Coveney our form awaits the coming of February with true British stolidarity.

A certain member of the staff recently awarded a member of the form a distinction—graduation from boot laces to bottle corks.

A member of the staff, when holding little detention classes, be comes so engrossed in stage work, that he frequently forgets to remember.

As most of us view the coming of the school dentist with some trepidation, here is a table of the things the scholar wants to say, and the correct technical way to do so.

Boxhall, Sellars, Starling and Stow, have joined our Union. Brown has gone to a hotter climate.

Steadman, our homework monitor, is well at the back of the form, shielded by many 12in. rulers.

Pepper is our football captain and arranges our matches well. His only hope is to find a team that we can beat!

Our Hospital collector, Reason, goes from desk to desk cadging and cajoling money from everyone. He has done a good job this term, although he says it’s like trying to get blood out of a stone. He hopes to reach the target soon.

Everyone in our form is looking forward to the Christmas Holi days, and whilst The Pharos is at press we shall be enjoying a well earned rest.

Coming back from the summer holidays we found Mr. Jacques, our form master, Pain, Pike and Igglesden joined us, but Stow and Sellars went to Middle IV. As we are a lower form we do not possess much academic ability but we do have good footballers in the form. Five of us played in the Dover Schools trials, and many more have played in the School Colts and Junior elevens. After a few weeks we found many of the form had joined the A.T.C. and the Army Cadets. We also have two members of the Dramatic Society amongst us, and they both are playing women’s parts in the school play.

We came back at the beginning of the term to find ourselves in uppers again, and Mr. Smith our form master again.

Once more Pain is form captain. Piggot (football captain) and Wilcox (attendance monitor) have retained their original positions, but we have a new homework monitor about whom I’m not going to make any jokes.

In the field of sport we seem to be sitting on the fence as far as form matches are concerned, but we have seven boys in the Junior XI, and one boy has played in the Colts.

As far as School Societies go, we are well represented. Many boys attend the Geography Society, and very few the Chess Club. The Choir is represented by Clarke, Dewar and Hadlow (all trebles), and Bailey and Stiff, both veterans of Junior Dramatics, are concerned with St. Joan.

Now comes a piece of bad news. Ruck says the Hospital collection is going badly. Perhaps the other uses for pennies which have recently been brought in account for it!

We welcomed three new comers to Middle III at the beginning of this term, but lost two.

The form has not done very well in getting in hospital money, and Brook has had quite a hard job in getting that which we have got. Many of the form have joined the Chess Club this term and Foord and Fitzpatrick are doing very well in fourth and fifth places.

The form is quite well off for footballers with three in the Junior XI and three in the Under Thirteen’s XI. We have also done quite well in the form matches.

For most of us, I think, this term has passed very quickly indeed. Perhaps this is due to the presence of new masters—Mr. Butcher, our form master, Mr. Beck, our mathematics and science master; also Mr. Baxter and Mr. King. Metalwork is an interesting new feature for most of us.

Stokes, who was our homework monitor, resigned owing to his poor memory. Wilberforce has taken over his job which he carries out fairly well.

On the football field we have been beaten by slightly better teams, but we have managed to gain several victories.

He also keeps the order-mark record. The latter job has kept him very busy. Five members of our form have played for the School Junior XI.

Now that we have reached this form we consider ourselves as part of the School. Our form-master is Mr. Downs, who often takes us for football practice after school. We have lost Mentiply who has gone to Kenya, the land of everlasting sunshine, while we shiver in a land of mist and fog. We have lost Bramwell, and just recently Pettet, and gained Linton and Dale.

It has been a dismal year for football, for we have only won one match, and that was against M.II. We were beaten by U.I, and drew with M.I.

In this form we number 30 boys. At the commencement of the term we were joined by Bramwell and Hammerton, Kenway, Reynolds and Mockeridge. The last named boy is at present our football capt.

We came here to find that Mr. Hull was to be our form master through our first year. U.I has started well in nearly everything this term, but Burrows has already left us, to live in Cardiff. Most of us have got use to School conditions now, although a few boys have not become accustomed to leaving school at 3.55 instead of 4.30.

To the enjoyment of the form we have seven homework subjects instead of ten. We have done well in football, for our 1st XI has already beaten U.II, LII, M.I and L.I. The 2nd XI has won both of
its matches, beating M.I 2nd XI 8-1, and U.II 2nd XI 5-0.

We have been led throughout the term by Barrett, who has also been football captain.

This form consists of 29 boys. We like our new school, although the homework has taken a lot of getting used to. We have been very successful with our football, having played four matches; we won two, lost one, and drew one. The leading scorer is Pickett, who has scored seven.

This term Lower I was made up of 29 boys. Cheeseman, our vice-captain, left for a short stay in the Sudan. He is lucky to have such a holiday and he will be able to tell us some interesting things when he returns in the New Year. In football we have not had a very good season so far, but our Form will be in a position to supply some players for their Houses next term. Fletcher and Roots are our most promising players. Gibson, who is captain, usually plays in goal. Wall is our Form Captain and Register Monitor. Mr. Slater is our Form Master and takes us for French.

The choice of the Dramatic Society this year was Bernard Shaw’s " St. Joan,” which was performed in the School Hall on the 15th and 16th December, 1943. It is a play which demands much careful thought from producer and cast, for its intellectual content is weighty and its scenes full of rapid and subtle changes of emotion. The performances showed clear evidence of this deliberation, for very difficult scenes of satin; discussion were carried through with a competence of which the producer should be justly proud. The title role demands a high standard of artistry from a young actor, and J. Halsey, as Joan, brought out clearly both the material and spiritual sides of Joan’s character. His fine voice and eager expressive face were particularly moving in the great trial scene, and his sincere absorption in the part made all his appearances memorable, firing other characte s to give of their best and making us understand Joan’s power to inspire courage in the faint- hearted.

In the first scenes mention must be made of De Baudricourt, played by Imrie, whose task it was to waken the interest of the audience in the theme, and who brought presence and power to a part which is somewhat stylised. He was ably supported by Grieves as the unfortunate bullied steward, and by Ryeland as Poulengey who used a pleasant voice to good effect.

In the court scenes the Dauphin, in all his petulance and cowardice; as well portrayed by A. Bradley. He made good use of facial expression and his voice was excellent. The audience were pleased to see him re-appear in the Epilogue, after missing him in the previous scene. B. Moore as Dunois gave a sympathetic performance, and brought out well the bond between this character and Joan, particularly in the cathedral scene where his imagination sets him apart from the rest of the people round her. Of the others who frequent the court La Hire (L. Reynolds) was suitably bluff, Tremouille (Miskin) explosive, and De Rais (M. Bax) airy and dilettante, showing a pleasing sense of humour. The Duchesse de la Tremonille gave the right effect of superciliousness.

The clerics’ parts in the play require careful study and subtle shifting of emphasis to suggest differing charact ristics. B. Skinner as the Archbishop of Rheims looked both scheming and gentle, yet his voice and face were able to convey clearly the reserves of power under his calm exterior. The Bishop of Beauvais (W. Money) brought out cleverly the sneer of the materialist and worshipper of authority face to face with a power that transcends earthly authority. The Inquisitor (B. Ashby), as the voice of cold reason and imperfect justice, was well- portrayed and his speech to the court was excellently given in respect both of diction and interpretation. Canons d’Estivet (J. Hopper) and de Courcelles (F. Fisher) ably represented differing viewpoints in the trial scene, and the perplexed gentleness of Brother Martin was shown by M. Edwards most movingly, especially after the burning.

In the Earl of Warwick, L. Borley seemed to have found a part that suited him perfectly. Every gesture, every expression and inflec tion was admirably controlled, and the telling pause that focusses attention on the crucial word was employed without exaggeration. All the complexity that Shaw put into Warwick, the tired diplomacy that uses words to conceal rather than express intentions, the penetrating detachment, the moments of disillusionment and fear, all these were emphasised in turn and the sum total was a finely finished performance. R. Freer as Stogumber was outstanding in his sincerity. He was very competent in his portrayal of the three phases—aggressive intolerance, demented misery, and gentle benevolence, but perhaps the audience appreciated most his appearance in the Epilogue—a fitting end to the play. The humour of this scene was greatly assisted by M. Grover as the English soldier from the legions of Hell, and by J. Kenway as a Gentleman from the ranks of bureaucracy. The Executioner (B. Abbott) was laconic in speech and fearful in dress, as befitted his grim trade.

Praise is due to all those who in their parts of pages, courtiers and monks contributed to the smooth running of the play. All these roles were capably filled and the crowd scenes were both vigorous and disciplined. This demands much patient co-operation between producer and cast and the result must have pleased the former as much as it did the audience.

As one of the unprivileged who was unable to venture behind scenes or witness the preparations, I am not well-qualified to give the thanks and praise due to the hard-working wardrobe make-up and electricity departments and to those who ' managed' the stage settings and furniture. The costumes looked very well on the characters, the dresses turning the boys into charming ladies, and the armour had been cleverly contrived to catch the eye. Make-up and lighting were efficiently carried out, combining to give the correct emphasis to atmosphere and facial expression. The unobtrusive but effective planning of the scenes made the production a joy for the sight, and I was personally much impressed by the setting on the Bank of the Loire, with its suggestion of space and distance and open air, and by the dignified arches in the Cathedral scene.

The producer, Mr. Murphy, is to be congratulated on a most inspiring result, and it is to be hoped that the success will be followed by further dramatic work next year, after the Deal performance which is to be given on January 20th as part of the Charter Year celebrations.

I was looking forward to going to London. When I went to bed I tried to imagine some of the things I would see—many ‘buses, crowds of people, the many stores and shops. What should I visit? There was the Tower, Houses of Parliament, Museums, Madame Tussauds, and of course, the Zoo. I knew I could not visit all these places in one day. Which should I choose?

We made an early start and had a pleasant journey to London, arriving on time. Getting out of the train at London Bridge, we made our way into the crowded streets. We took a taxi to Regents Park, and after queuing, we eventually got in and were just in time to see the lions being fed. What fine creatures they are! We then paid a visit to the bears, kangaroos, elephants, tigers—not forgetting the
panda. Later we went to the Reptile House and the Parrot House.

After a lovely tea, the journey home was uneventful. How I longed for another day in London!

Most castles have a ghost, and Cortachy Castle in Forfarshire, Scotland, is no exception. If you are lucky enough (or unlucky enough, w hichever you may deem it) to pay a visit to the Castle on a certain night of the year, you will hear the beating of a drum growing louder and louder until out of the blackness emerges a kilted drummer. For some way he walks the castle passages until he
along disappears, as quickly as he came, into a dark passage. This kilted drummer is sup posed to have displeased at one time his master who had him thrown to his death from the highest tower of the castle centuries ago.

Perhaps one of the most famous ghosts in Great Britain is that of Herne the Hunter and a stag in W indsor Park. The stag, by the way, is only supposed to appear when the country is facing serious trouble.

While this has been happening in the Park, the “shade” of King George III is supposed to appear in several of the castle rooms.

One even more famous is the ghost of headless Anne Boleyn “with her head tucked underneath her arm,” as the song goes. Anne, you will remember, was beheaded at the command of Henry VIII, and her body was afterwards buried in St. John’s Chapel, in the Tower of London, where she now “walks.” Her body was buried in a wooden chest used for firearms, not in a coffin, and whenever she has been aroving, the ghosts of certain men and women of her train have always been in attendance.

A distinctly “made up” story is about Newstead Abbey, the ancient home of the Byron family. On certain occasions, notably when one of the Byrons was in a tight corner, the painted portrait of one of their ancestors in the Great Hall, would come to life, and in ghostly form glide about the Abbey and its grounds.

And last, but not least, there is the headless drummer boy who walks the underground passages of Dover Castle, but as I have neither seen nor heard this ghost, I will leave you to make your own enquiries.

During the Autumn Term a party of boys drawn from the upper school visited Folkestone Girls’ Grammar School, where they saw two plays, “L’anglais tel qu’on le parle” and “Les Précieuses Ridicules,” performed in French by the “Troupe Française.” Representatives from many other Schools in East Kent including members of the Girls’ County School, from Dover, were present.

The two plays offered a contrast in French comedy; “L’anglais tel qu’on le parle” was a modern farce which relied on differences between the English and French languages which were riotously appreciated by the audience, and “Les Précieuses" on the other hand was a costume play by Molière which was performed after the fashion of the Comédie Francaise whose version follows the exact pattern of the first performance, which was given by Moliére’s company of players, three centuries ago. The performance was very enjoyable and instruct ive although some of the blank faces among the juniors of the party, and even among the seniors, were only to be expected!

Perhaps the mention of the Lilliput Marionette Company will help to explain the somewhat paradoxical heading, for it is to this company that many of us are indebted for our first marionette show.

To an audience of the Middle School and some forms from the Girls’ County School, the company presented Goethe’s “Faust.” The story itself is a very old one and has parallels in almost every language, but the theme is always the same. Faust, an old and very learned man, barters his soul with Mephistopheles, who is generally taken to be the Devil, to regain his lost youth. Whilst in possession of his youthful faculties once more, Faust falls in love with Marguerite, and when, by a trick of Mephistopheles, she is falsely imprisoned for the murder of her mother, Faust chooses to die with her, rather than to surrender his soul to the Devil.

The performance was greatly enhanced by the music of Gounod’s “Faust” and the many lighting and stage effects; it proved a welcome change from the usual “live” dramatics.

The English master rigged the projector up all right but, as soon as the film was put on, it wouldn’t go. The master looked a bit worried; he took off his gown and ordered some windows to be opened. I bet he thought of £120 out of his pocket! Again he tried, but still the same result. By this time he was getting more flustered than ever, and I would like to have known what he was thinking, although he is an English master!

This week’s “Isis” says, “The new undergraduate is younger and poorer.” True enough, but it has to be realised that this is only one facet of the change that has come over Oxford this term—not even a change, but a reversion to former ways. The real ex-Serviceman is becoming a museum piece; the new undergraduate is either straight from school or, like myself, a young ex-Serviceman with only the bare minimum of two year’s service behind him. And that means a change outlook—the sober khaki shirts and trousers of last year make a poor showing beside the bright spotted bow-ties of the freshman and the flashing New Look of the recently arrived “Undergraduette” (this term’s “mot“). The shortened honours course of 2 years instead of 3 (Which was a concession to the elderly warrior), is now frowned on; peoples’ ideas of education are somehow less mercenary and the Vice Chancellor has taken the lead by declaring against the over specialization of today’s education and the “professional” attitude of many students. I am considered a rarity at Balliol taking Modern Languages, indeed I am one of 2 people in my year! Reason? The Master frowns on Modern Languages as a “professional” course and I am only allowed to take it because my interest is unattached to consideration of quick employment.

Conversations in the Common Rooms no longer centre round "Sidi Barani," etc. We discuss the Societies, the magazines, the ladies at Somerville, the next Balliol Concert or the latest clash between the excitable Welsh at Jesus and the phlegmatic English at Exeter, their opposing neighbours.

Ceremony and regulations are tightening up; rumour has it that the Proctors are once more on the prowl; books (though dear), are obtainable, and there seems to be plenty of room in the libraries. I am nicely situated in a spacious room with 15th century beams on which I can knock my head whenever I like, and there is a very obliging “scout” (i.e. servant) to clean my shoes and wash up my tea cups. Most significant of all are the following figures:—

Oxford is somehow being reborn in a new generation—the “streets are once more full of freshmen buying kettles.”

It is a real fight to get a good seat, or for that matter any seat at all, at the most heavily attended lecture of the week, “The Outlines of Historical French Grammar.” Lecturer? Why, none other than Mr. W. W. Robson, M.A., Old Pharosian.

I recently travelled with the school party to Copenhagen, where we stayed as the guests of Danish boys whom we had entertained in Dover last year. While there I formed a number of impressions of the Danish people and their way of life which, although established over a very short period, were confirmed from day to day.

Outstanding to my mind was their love of the ornate, amply shown in Copenhagen by the towers, belfries, and spires; the countless statues, monuments and fountains, and the national emblem which was flown from practically every building on any pretext.

The Danish people are very nationalistic and while I was there they had, with the success of their athletes competing in the Olympic games, every reason to be proud.

Their love of colour is shown by the bright clothes—red is a particular favourite—by the cars, which are painted in a great variety of colours, and by the brightness of that renowned amusement park “Tivoli” as compared with the drabness of English fairgrounds.

My other impressions were of the beauty of their architecture, both past and present : the numerous palaces, towers and so on, constructed by King Christian IV, who, although failing as a king in foreign affairs (during his reign Denmark lost two wars) was no mean architect; these stand as ample proof of Danish architectural skill; the many social amenities; the extensive use of bicycles, practically all being of the upright, back pedalling brake type; the widespread smoking of tobacco (both boys and women smoke considerably, the latter often smoking cigars); and finally, the genial hospitality of all Danish people. This last impression is the most striking of all.

In their club-house by the side of the rhododendron bed the Mountain earwigs were holding a meeting. Their leader, Christopher Cockroach, was urging them to join him in an attempt to climb Mount Terrible.

This was a steep pinnacle of rock which rose a good 3ft. into the stratosphere. Several groups of insects had attempted the climb, but they had never been seen again.

Christopher’s grandfather, Ebenezer Earwig, had tried to talk him out of it. “No-one’s ever climbed that mountain,” said he, thumping his crutches on the ground, “and no one ever will!”

“Well, we’re going to have a jolly good try,” replied Christopher, "and we’re not going to be put off by a lot of old fogeys like you,” and he stamped out of the house, leaving Ebenezer to mumble something very uncomplimentary about “This Modern Age.”

The next few days were spent preparing for the expedition. Food, a ropes, axes, climbing shoes, and other what-nots, were collected and stored in the clubhouse. Twenty insects of all shapes and sizes had volunteered to accompany Christopher, and they were all being fussed over by proud sweethearts and wives.

At last the great day arrived. A big crowd had gathered outside “the clubhouse, and the towns-folk cheered wildly as the brave Mountain earwigs set out. The baggage was carried on the backs of a line of caterpillars, whose adhesive qualities make them useful in mountaineering. Soon the expedition was pushing its way through the lawn, and it reached the foothills exactly two hours after setting out. After some refreshments the insects strapped on their climbing gear and proceeded up the ever steepening rockery. Reaching the foot of Mount Terrible, they started the perilous ascent, losing several of their comrades as a result of holes and crumbly precipices.

At this moment the gardener saw them. “Them darned insects again,” he said, taking a kettle of boiling water, "I'll larn ‘em!” and he proceeded to pour the water over the mountain.

Most of the insects managed to survive, however, by dodging behind stones and little lumps, and then continued their climb. Two more were blown off by the wind, but Christopher struggled to the top, planted a flagstaff with the Mountain earwigs’ flag on it, and scuttled down again before the gardener brought some more “boiling rain.”

It is evening. Ebenezer is listening to his grandson’s tale of the day’s doings, and continuously looking, almost unbelievingly, at the flag, which is just visible on the top of those hitherto unscalable heights.

The village I am going to talk about is now, unfortunately, merged with the outskirts of an expanding town. This village has still its shops, quaint cottages and inns. The village has been modernised since Betteshanger Colliery was built. The former common ground has had many houses built on it, including those of the mines manager and chief engineer. The village has of course its church, which is named after St. Leonard and is the parish church of Deal. The church is very old and parts of it are Saxon and Norman. The Rectory is a Georgian building built by a Backhouse. The Backhouse family have had long connections whim the parish, but the last representative of the old family is a bachelor.

The Harvey family have for centuries been connected with the sea and St. Leonard’s Parish. They lived on the site of, and in, the present Warden House. One has only to look at the stones on the walls of the church dedicated to their memory, to see their rank and prowess. Strange to say, only a boy survives of this family.

Several different families have in their turn been Lords of the Manor at Upper Deal, including the Drake family. An old widow is the last direct descendant of the last Lord of the Manor.

The ordinary people lived chiefly in small cottages because they were mostly poor farm hands. These cottages were built chiefly around Middle Deal Road, on the Sandwich Road West of the Harvey land, and around the Lord of the Manor’s estate.

For years the farmers Farrier, Mount, Capp and Eliot have had their farms in and around this parish. However, their land that is in the parish of Upper Deal will shortly be requisitioned for building purposes.

(Translated front time French of Sully Prudhowme).

I dreamt the ploughman told me, “Make your bread,
    No more I’ll feed you—scratch and sow the land.”
“Make your own clothes yourself,” the weaver said;
    The builder: “Take the trowel in your hand.”

Alone, abandoned by the human race,
    Dragging the weight of their relentless wrath;
Making a last appeal to Heaven for grace,
    I met great lions standing in my path.

Then I awoke, and scarce believed the dawn
    Builders were whistling as they plied their trade
The looms were humming and the fields were sown
    I knew then my good fortune and I said,
“None can exist without his fellow-men,”
    And I have loved them every one since then.

J.P.M.

The hall was so silent that had the proverbial pin been dropped, its striking the floor would have been as audible as a clash of cymbals. Then, slowly and distinctly, the master in charge pronounced grace. After the "Amen," there was still no sound until he uttered the order: “Sit down.”

Chairs were drawn back, with care, and the whole assembly took its eats as one man.

Immediately three boys left each table, and proceeded in orderly fashion to the hatch, where they took their places in the queue with scrupulous fairness. Soon, to each table, the boys returned, one bearing a roast duck, the other a large dish of new potatoes and the last a smaller dish garden peas.

These were reverently laid in front of the head of the table, who, while he performed the important function of carving the duck, delegated to his right and left hand men the task of serving out peas and potatoes.

As soon as all had received a generous helping, the table took up their knives and forks: which had hitherto lain untouched in their stainless steel glory. At this and all other times the volume of sound was not in excess of a subdued hum.

Later, as the juniors on the table eagerly clamoured for the right to clear up, the iced lemonade was poured out, and this was followed by strawberries and ice-cream, distributed in liberal quantities by the prefects in charge, so that the smaller boys should not be overworked.

The cream and pink of the dessert, on the duck-egg blue plates, arranged on the spotless linen table cloths, made a most inspiring picture, as did the immaculate black coated students who were assembled round them.

When all had had their fill, and the crockery and cutlery had been cleared away, silence once again descended on the ball. The master rose, and the boys rose with him as one. No military parade had ever been more precise than these boys, standing rigidly to attention around their tables. Grace was again said, and then, at the word of command, the boys left the hall, in single file, with uniform spacing and all in step, eager to begin their afternoon studies, while the prefects remained behind to do the little clearing up that was necessary.

About two hundred old boys and their friends, including a good number of boys still at school in the sixth form, attended the Reunion Dance in the School Hall on New Year’s Eve.

The occasion would seem to offer that anachronism of our times—good value for money. Special ‘buses brought guests from River and from the country villages to the wind-swept, rain-beaten summit appropriately associated with Noah’s Ark. Dancing went on from eight to half past midnight with an interval for Mrs. King’s first-class refreshments. 1949 came in as a lusty uninhibited child on a barrow, and the dancing went on until the New Year was safely launched. Those who had sufficient remaining strength sang a verse of “Forty Years On” before battling out into the blizzard to the waiting buses.

This seems to be the most successful event in the Old Boys’ Calendar. You must make a point of getting there next year.

In taking up my pen to write to you at D.C.S. I am conscious of a duty long neglected. It is unbelievable to me (and my family) that I have now been six months on this bit of Colonial territory, but such is the fact. It is something of a paradox that life s lived much more slowly here in the tropics, and yet time seems to pass more quickly. I like to think (especially at times when thoughts of home press strongly) that I have already earned myself 30 days leave on full pay!

Well, I had an excellent journey out from U.K., marred only by the fact that I had to travel a month ahead of my wife and bairn. This, however, did give me an opportunity to get a house and home together for them. My first port of call was Kingston, Jamaica, where we were fortunate in having a three days’ wait to load 17,000 cases of oranges.. You will not believe me when I say that, despite this, we lacked fruit on the whole journey. But this was all we lacked. A sense of decency prevents me describing the variety of food on our menus. I know too well how tight the control is in England. I can only say that we have lacked nothing, materially, since leaving England.

However, as I was saying, we called at Kingston, whose beautiful natural harbour has to be seen to be believed. We arrived here early on a summer’s morning and the wide smooth harbour, indescribably blue, lined with palm trees and with a great background of blue and purple mountains was something quite beyond my previous experience. I tried to put it into words at the time—how very cold and inadequate they seemed. There is a sad ending to this story, however, as I and my shipmates sensed when we went ashore. The Town was seething with political unrest, and strikes and riots were common occurrences. I believe there is some measure afoot to give the Jamaicans a greater degree of self-government and can only hope it will bring peace to this lovely country.

Two days’ steaming brought us to the Panama Canal which we negotiated from end to end in seven hours. This was our first real experience of tropical heat, with humidity; our slow movement through the canal waters did not stir the motionless air, and we just sat in the shade and sweated. The actual workings of the canal are interesting. It is, of course, divided into a number of locks, and these are quite narrow. The ship is pulled through these by three or four “electric mules” on either side. Once through the lock, she cruises for a while under her own steam, untill the next one is reached. This part of the journey reminded me of the Upper Reaches of the Thames—little islets here and there, and smooth patches of water. At times the canal became narrow and appeared to pass through part of a rock—it must have been a very remarkable engineering feat. The countryside looked well drained and the vegetation cut, so that there was nothing to suggest the ravaging fevers that once laid people low. All the same one of our officers remarked that “five years here is enough to kill," and added that the men driving the mules were paid £30 per Week! How true this is I don’t know. Anyway, we were thankful to Pass out into the open sea again, the peaceful Pacific as it then was, but at this stage I felt very definitely that there was a barrier between me and home.

The next part of the journey was long and began to grow tedious. Three weeks at sea and only an occasional sight of distant islands! I suppose it would be nothing to an ancient mariner, but though the son of a sea dog, I am no sailor. All manner of trivial things grow to irritating and outrageous proportions—sharing a cabin and being on intimate terms with people you would not ordinarily speak to, can get rather galling—or am I being narrow-minded? I think we weathered this period very well, all things considered, and there are many good things I remember. I rescued my violin from the depths of the ship’s hold and performed at concerts and "Church Parade"— you can imagine the very nautical hymns sung with all the gusto of the D.C.S. yourself at the piano?)! I also collaborated in writing a play which we performed with success. Then, of course, there were tournaments in deck-tennis, quoits, table-tennis and so on; and Christmas and New Year’s dinners and celebrations.

We arrived at Wellington, N.Z., early in January and this little community of people, representing a cross-section of England, Wales, and a large proportion of the population of Scotland, split up to go to all the corners of New Zealand and Australia. Many were coming out entirely “on spec.” and had no homes or jobs to go to, just a reference from “somebody who knew somebody.” Others had made the journey back to the “Old Country,” and now seemed quite happy to return to the Dominions. Of the whole company only four of us were proceeding to Fiji.

I have not room to tell you very much of New Zealand, except that Wellington and Auckland are like any English city, but not quite so overcrowded. Is that the secret of the whole thing, that England has too great a population? There is room in these Dominions, and men with brains, or if they lack these, brawn, can make a very comfortable living. Life is quieter, and slower than in England, and there is an absence of that sense of strain which we have got used to.

However, the most interesting fact about the Dominion of New Zealand, for me, was that at the address you had given me, Herne Bay, Auckland, I located E. J. Leeds, who had hardly changed a scrap. You can imagine the breathless reunion—after 18 years! The talk of old times, the old school, etc., etc. Leeds is married, and has a charming wife and daughter, and is just building himself a house in the best part of the town. They gave me a great welcome and I saw quite a lot of them before the time came to continue my journey. Leeds is doing very well, and I have since heard that he has forsaken the sea and got a shore job, Marine Superintendent, not far from the water.

I enjoyed a fortnight in Auckland, at the Fiji Government’s expense, before setting sail for Suva, Capital of the Fiji Group, 1,200 miles north. I am sorry to say that I was sick for practically the whole of the three day journey—this probably because the ship was munch smaller. I now got my first sight of some of the island inhabitants—Tongans, Samoans, Fijians, Indians, Chinamen, and a minority of Europeans. I was fortunate in crossing with Sir Brian Freeston, the new Governor of Fiji, and had an excellent view when we docked at Suva, of the military reception.

It seems that I have said far more of my journey than I had intended, and I think I had better leave my impressions of Fiji until a later letter. If there is anything here of value to The Pharos you are at liberty to cut it out as freely as you used to cut my French essays! I could not be more generous than that.

Every good wish to you and all my old friends. I hope to see you sometime in 1951.

COLLECTIONS				DONATIONS
	£	s.	d.		£	s.	d.
Autumn Term, 1947	20	5	2½	Dover Hospital	35	10	0
Spring Term, 1948	15	0	5½	Deal Hospital	12	12	0
Summer Term, 1948	19	3	5½	Buckland Hospital	5	5	0
Autumn Term, 1948	16	3	6	Ebbw Vale Hospital	3	3	0
Balance brought forward	60	16	0½	K.C.A. for Blind	3	3	0
				St. Dunstan’s	7	7	0
				For Blind Children	2	2	0
				London Ass. for Blind	1	1	0
				Queen Elizabeth Hospital	8	14	0
				Hospital for Sick Children	3	3	0
				Princess Louise Hospital	3	3	0
				C. of E. Children’s Society	3	3	0
				Dr. Barnardo’s Homes	5	5	0
				Treloar’s Cripple Children	2	2	0
				Interl. Help for Children	2	2	0
				Aid to Chinese Children	1	1	0
				Mayor’s Fund for Children	10	0	0
				Old Guard Christmas Fund	1	1	0
				Earl Haig Fund	3	10	0
				Tuberculosis Local Care	4	10	0
				Lord Mayor’s U.N. Appeal	4	4	0
				S.S.A.F.A.	1	15	9
				Austrian Children (Tea)		7	6
				Fund for Sailors	1	1	0
				Balance carried forward	6	3	5
	£131	8	8		£131	8	8
Audited and found correct,
W. UNCLES,				J. SLATER,
13th January, 1949				Hon. Treasurer

“What do I get out of joining the Old Boys?”—"Nothing much. A couple of magazines each year.”

So debated the new president, Mr. N. V. Sutton, upon his election. He should know for he can measure forty years onward of loyal service to this school and the Old Pharosians. If we could see another forty years on perhaps we should find a boy now at school appointed to the office Mr. Sutton holds today. We need look less than forty months ahead to find the present boys playing football and cricket for the old boys, attending reunions, dinners, dances and theatre parties; and being elected as committee members. Perhaps there is more than a couple of magazines in it after all.

The Secretary reported upon all these activities and showed that membership was gathering strength after the war years. Over four hundred contributors had subscribed some £500 in a year for the War Memorial Fund with which to raise a cricket pavilion on the school field.

Each year these meetings are better attended. There were present those who are not only old boys hut parents of old boys; and there was one enterprising gentleman who created a precedent by attending while still at school.

Committee—Messrs. R. H. Cuff F. G. Ryeland, B. W. Taylor, E. W. J. Moseling, H. W. Winter, E. A. H. Drury, M. Rigden, with W. E. Pearce, T. E. Archer and K. H. Ruffell as Staff Representatives.

The thanks of the Association were expressed to Mr. S. C. Clout, the retiring president, for his leadership through a year of active progress and to the other officers, especially Mr. A. S. Lewis, for their time and attention to Old Pharosian affairs.

“It is my earnest hope that during my year of office the membership of the Old Pharosians will be very considerably increased. At the moment it is unworthy of the school and a poor compliment for all it has done for us.

My appeal is that every old boy who reads this will obtain at least one new member. Personal contact does more than a letter, but the Secretary will gladly contact anyone if he is given the name and address. One of the difficulties in reviving the Association after the war has been that the whereabouts of so many are not known. Please help.”

C. J. Jarrett, C.B.E., was awarded the C.B. in the New Year’s Honours. An Under Secretary at the Admiralty, he has already had a distinguished career although only 39. He gained a double first at Cambridge and was top in all three divisions at the Administrative Civil Service Examination.

A contemporary of his, H. B. Garland, has just been appointed Professor of German at the University of the South-West, Exeter.

Lt.-Col. Alan Andrews, Beds. and Herts., was awarded the O.B.E. (Military Division) in the New Year’s Honours.

The Far East P.O.W. Club meets once a month for a TENCO Night at the Duke of York’s Headquarters, Chelsea. Write for particulars to

Old Pharosians have shown considerable interest in the formation of the Pharos Lodge, which is now in hand.

The next meeting of all interested will be held at the Masonic Hall, Snargate Street, Dover, on Monday, 28th February, 1949, at 7 p.m.

Further information can be obtained from E. F. Prescott, Waterloo Crescent House, Dover.

To a small boy of twelve, who crept timmidly into the Dover County School for Boys in Ladywell, to begin his first term in the September of 1915, “forty years on” appeared so remote as to be unworthy of serious consideration. Yet here when about twenty-eight of them have slipped away is that same boy trying to recapture, for those who have followed, some of the atmosphere of his youthful days. When the Junior School was on Priory Hill, the Senior in Ladywell and the Girls’ School where now we have the School of Art. The world was afire with World War One and masters were leaving the school almost before I had a chance of knowing them—but not quite, so that I claim the distinction of having admired the carefully tended moustachios of the but recently de-gallicised French Master before the R.N.A.S. swallowed him up and like another Delilah, sheared him of, at any rate, his facial hair!

After varying periods spent at some ten Elementary Schools it was a source of great satisfaction to me to find myself in the grave presence of masters wearing gowns. They appeared wrapped in an aura of dreadful knowledge and my gratification was only excelled when I found that the head master further adorned himself with that crown of academical costume which I had been wont to call a “mortar-board,” but to which he referred, probably more correctly, as a “square.” So carelessly debonair was he with this priceless item of head-gear, the first I had ever seen, that he once left it behind in a forum room and I was the honoured one chosen to recover it. I remember with what reverence I bore it back to him end with what curiosity I examined it in transit!

My memories of those early days are not very clear because of the day by day excitements due to time war. Daylight raids by small squadrons of enemy aircraft, shelling of the town by destroyers based on Zeebrugge, the coming and going of troops through Dover as time main port for the battle theatre in France, continual excitements due to the dashing activity of the famous Dover Patrol, all mixed up with infrequent visitations by the great airships of Herr Zeppelin, would have made my memories of school hazy enough. But add to these diversions the great trek from Ladywell to the new school in Frith Road, and the disconcerting disappearance of members of the staff almost as soon as I was used to them, to be succeeded by a seemingly endless procession of new-comers who spent their little hours with us and then glided silently back into the shadows whence they had emanated, and pity the poor historian without a note or a diary to jog his memory!

The “new school,” though it proved but a temporary resting place after all, was very satisfying when first we entered into possession. What small area of playing ground which was not asphalted was at once patriotically dug up and planted with edibles to help defeat the “U-boat menace.” We had for sports in their seasons football and cricket on Wednesday afternoons at Crabble Athletic Ground and on Saturday afternoons we paraded as the cadet corps. The Head insisted that as a member of the school it was a boy’s duty to eschew such unrelated organizations as the Boy Scouts, Church Lads Brigade and so on, in favour of our only corresponding activity, of which he was the Officer Commanding, titular supervisor only of its guiding lights Messrs. Slater and Pascall. The Corps’. Sergt.-Major was Sergt.-Major Coombes, and among his Sergeants were Bromley, Hadlow, Lovely and Knight. Coombes was an inspiring sight with his swagger cane and spikey waxed moustaches! The sublime patience of that grand old man with a crowd of turbulent youngsters is a treasured memory indeed. There were in those days no free uniforms, and each cadet paid for his own, which was made to measure for him. It comprised Service cap and tunic, breeches and puttees and provided plenty of brass for the initiate to polish in between long periods spent in winding puttees round his legs. I may mention that the art of puttee winding demands arduous practice if the two main objects are to be achieved. The first is to obtain a noble contour as to the calf of the leg rather than an objectionable series of diminishing diameters, and the second is to ensure that the puttee, which is retained in position by a tape, the leg below the knee and secured by tucking in, should not on the march and in unwinding bring discredit on the wearer and embarrassment to the cadet marching immediately in the rear of the afflicted. I well remember one earnest school-fellow whose puttees were a continual source of humiliation to him in this respect and frequently brought the worthy Sergt.-Major to the verge of apoplexy. Getting on parade in those days was no mere matter of shuffling into three ranks but involved sizing off the Company, marching them into two ranks, and after numbering-off, getting them to form fours. These soldierly manœuvres came easily enough to the veterans, hut were a dreadful pastime for the recruits and there was a sense of general relaxation once the required results had been achieved. Company drill was pleasant enough exercise so long as we were called on to march in column of route and could play follow-my-leader with the astute N.C.O.'s who led us on our martial way, but how ill-advised we thought our gallant commanders when, emboldened by our soldierly progress, they gave the order, long since deleted from the drill book and the precise form of which I have forgotten, which was intended to cause us to pivot on our right or left as their caprice seized them, and swing majestically as upon an invisible hinge until we arrived, steadily shoulder to shoulder, marking time with the rhythm of a Guards’ battalion and only awaiting the order “Forward” to step off with the left foot. When our alert ears, smartly cocked for some such pleasant variant of direction as “Left wheel,” advised our semi-somnolent brains of the precautionary words of this dreaded manœuvre, a picture of ensuing chaos burned before us. The well trained seniors on our flanks might make a soldierly half turn and look to their dressing with all the good intentions in the world, but the juniors in the centre would pause irresolutely, each waiting on the other mutely for guidance, finally breaking into a panic-stricken canter in an effort to overtake the longer legged seniors who were well on their way to the ultimate goal. The misfortunes of the small fry in the centre were further increased by a miscalculation by the wing men of the radius of their turning elide, so that many of the already demoralized juniors were jostled out of position and ended up as mere jetsam from the wave of humanity.

UPPER I.:— G. T. R. Allen, G. Barret, M. G. Bingham, R. W. Birch, R. Bolton,
J. H. Booth, P. Burrows, R. J. Carless, A. J. Cattell, B. Davidson, J. C. Dawson.
D. H. Doble, R. L. Franklin, R. A. W. Gillings, W. C. Gulliver, R. G. Knight, T. B. Latham, C. W. R. Latter. B. Lawrence, M. K. Mackenzie, W. S. McEwan, K. Marsh, J. W. Maynard, T. F. Nadin, C. Power, T. J. Richardson, B. N. Rogers, B. Stevens.

MIDDLE I:— C. Abbott, J. H. Akehuret, D. R. Alexander, C. F. Archibald, M. J. Bailey, A. B. G. Coade, B. D. Crush, J. Dale, D. J. Doal, D. R. Elliott, M. R. I. Evans, R. E. Findlay, M. J. Gavin, P. W. Graves, B. L. Hall, W. K. G. Hannaford, P. C. Holman, M. F. Hurley, B. H. Mahon, C. C. Marsh, P. E. D. Morgan, R. J. H. Obree, J. Penketh, B. Sanders, M. L. Sherwood, R. D Simmonds, R. P. Strachan, T. Young, Pickett.

LOWER I:— R. J. Allright, D. J. Buttifint, C. J. Cheesman, B. H. Coatsworth, P. J. Collard, R. C. Davies, R. W. Dyer, K. J. Fells, E. G. Fletcher, R. D. Fricker, G. T. Gibson, E. E. G. Girdler, C. Hotham, P. D. Hurst, G. W. Maresden. P. T. Mee, B. P. Mees, R. L. Nutter, W. H. Plews, J. Robinson, W. J. Roots, M. G. Rosser, A. L. Wall, A. W. Waters, R. C. Williams, R. M. Wooldridge.

(As some boys, on leaving, failed to furnish time necessary details asked for, we cannot hold ourselves responsible for inadvertent omissions from the following).

J. S. GRANGER:—Entered 1940. Senior Prefect; Library Prefect; Choir; Dramatic Society; Debating Society; Discussion Group (Hon. Sec.); School Athletics Team, 1948; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) 1945; Higher School Cert. (Exemp. inter. B.A., Distinction in French) 1947; The Mayor’s Goodfelloship Prize, 1943. To Jesus College, Oxford.

P. C. D. ALEXANDER:—Entered 1945. School Prefect; Captain, Country House; School 1st XI. Cricket (1946-48) (Capt., 1948) (Colours, 1946, ‘47, ‘48), 1st XI. Soccer (1946-48) (Capt., 1947, ‘48) (Colours, 1946, ‘47, ‘48), 1st XV. Rugger (1946-48) (Colours 1946, ‘47, ‘48); House Cross Country Team; House Dramatics; Debating Society; Geographical Society. To R.A.P.C.

H. C. HARVEY:—Entered 1940. Prefect; Dramatic Society; School 2nd XI. Soccer House 2nd XV. Rugger (capt.); House Cross-Country Team; School Cert., 1945; Higher School Cert.. 1948.

F. ALLEN:—Entered 1945. Prefect; Geographical Society (Hon .Sec.); Choir A.T.C.; School 1st XI. Soccer, 1945-47 (Colours, 1947), 1st XI. Cricket, 1945-47 (Vice Capt.), 1st XV. Rugger; House Cross-Country Team, P.T. Team; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.), 1946; Higher School Cert. (Exemp. Inter B.A.), 1948. To R.A.F.

R. STEGGLES:—Entered 1945. Prefect; Deputy School Organist; Flt.Sgt., A.T.C. Proficiency, May, 1948; House 1st XV. Rugger; House Dramatics; Orchestra; Choir; Debating Society; Discussion Group; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.), 1946; Higher School Cert. (Exemp. Inter. B. A.), 1948.

L. A. HOBBS:—Entered 1945. Prefect; Geographical Society; Debating Society; Choir; A.T.C.; School 1st XV. Rugger, 1948 (Colours, 1948); School Athletics Team, 1948; House 1st XI. Cricket; School Cert. (Matric. Exemp.) 1946; Higher School Cert., 1948.

V. E. CARR:—Entered 1941. Deputy-Senior Prefect; Capt., Astor (formerly Maxton) House; School 1st XI. Soccer, 1946-48 (Colours) (Capt., 1948), 1st XI. Cricket, 1946-48, School 1st XV. Rugger, 1946-48 (Colours) (Vice-Capt., 1948), School Athletic Team, 1947-48 (Capt.. 1948), School Cross-Country Team, 1948; Debating Society; Geographical Society; Choir; School Record for the Mile, 1948 (5 mins. 0 3/5 secs.); School Cert., 1946; Higher School Cert., 1948. To ?

D. F. CROUCH:—Entered 1941. Prefect; Captain, Buckland (now Frith) House School 1st XV. Rugger, 1946-48 (Colours, 1946, ‘47, ‘48), 1st XI. Soccer, 1st XI. Cricket; Debating Society; Dramatic Society; School Athletic Team, 1947-48 (Captain, 1948); Joint Holder of School Record 440 yds. and School Record 100 yds.; Victor Ludorum 1947, 1948; School Cert., (Matric. Exemp.) 1946; Higher School Cert., 1948. To R.A.M.C.

D. J. MOORE:—Entered 1946. Prefect; Swimming Capt., Maxton (Now A or) House, School 1st XV. Rugger, 2nd XI. Soccer; House 1st XI. Cricket; School Athletics Team, 1947-48 (Vice Capt., 1948); School Cross-Country Team; 1948; Debating Society (Committee); Dramatic Society; School Chess Team (Capt.); House P.T. Team, 1947; Higher School Cert. (Exemp. Inter B.Sc., Distinctions in Pure Maths. and Physics), 1948; Open Scholarship to Imperial College of Science, London, 1948.

J. W. HANCOCK:—Entered 1941. Prefect; Captain, Country (now Park) House; Debating Society (Hon. Sec.); Deputy School Librarian; Dramatic Society; Choir; House 1st XV. Rugger; School Cert. (Matric Exemp.) 1946; Higher School Cert. (Exemp. Inter. B.Sc.), 1948; Open Exhibition in Science to Queen Mary College, London.

C. C. BAILEY:—Entered 1941. Prefect; Captain, Frith (formerly Buckland) House; School 1st XV. Rugger (Capt. 1948) (Colours 1945, 1948); Scorer, 1st XI. Cricket, 1947-48; House 1st XI. Soccer, Cricket; House Cross-Country Teams,; Sgt., Cadet Corps.; Choir; Dramatic Society; School Cert., 1946. To R.A.M.C.

P. E. MARSH:—Entered 1941. Prefect; Captain, Priory (formerly Town) House Under-Officer, Cadet Corps; Choir; Orchestra; Dramatic Society School 1st XV. Rugger; House 1st XI. Cricket, Soccer; House Cross Country Team; School Cert. (Matnic. Exemp.), 1946. To R.E.M.E.

A. C. EDGINGTON:—Entered 1941. Deputy School Prefect; School 1st XI. Soccer (Capt., 1948) (Colours, 1945, 1947), 1st XI. Cricket, 1st XV. Rugby, Cross Country Team; Frith House Soccer Captain; Dramatic Society; Choir; A/Sgt., Cadet Corps; School Certi., 1946. To R.E.M.E.

R. E. P. CAIN:—Entered 1942. Choir; Dramatic Society; School 1st XV. Rugger, 1947-48, 2nd XI. Soccer, 1946-47; School Athletics Team, 1946-48 School Cross-Country Team. 1948; House 1st XI. Cricket; Cpl., School Cadet Corps; School Cert., 1947. To South America.

G. A. MYERS:—Entered 1945. School 2nd XI. Football, 1946-47; house 1st XI.
Cricket 1st XV. Rugger; School Cert., 1947. To National Provincial Bank.

M. A. BEER:—Entered 1945. School let XV. Rugger; School Swimming Team; House 1st XI. Soccer, 2nd XI. Cricket; House Athletics Team; House P.T. Team; Winner of Watson Memorial Cup for Swimming, 1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49; School Cert., 1948.

B. ASHBY:—Entered 1945. Dramatic Society; Arts and Crafts; House Dramatics; A.T.C. School 1st XI. Cricket; House 1st XV. Rugger, Athletics Team; School Cart. (Matric. Exempt.), 1948; 2nd in Entrance Examination to Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, 1948.

B. M. BACON:—Entered 1940. Arts and Crafts Society; House 2nd XI. Cricket, 2nd XI. Soccer; School Cart., 1948. To Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company.

P. TERRY:—Entered 1946. School Cart. (Matric. Exempt.) 1948. To Canterbury College of Art.

B. SORRELL:—Entered 1947. House Dramatics. To Toronto.

T. H. LADD:—Entered 1941. School Cert(Matric. Exemp.), 1948. To Royal Navy.

J. V. JACKSON:—Entered 1942. Arts and Crafts Society; House 1st XI. Cricket, 1st XI. Soccer; School Cert., 1948. Apprenticed to Auto Electric Engineers.

R. C. REEVES:—Entered 1942. School Athletics Team, 1946; House 1st XI. Cricket, 1st XI. Soccer; School Cert., 1948.

J. H. WEEKS:—Entered 1944. House 2nd. XI. Cricket, 2nd XV. Rugby; School Cert., 1948. To Dover Divisional Educations Office.

H. STOCK:—Entered 1944. School 1st XV. Rugger, 1st XI. Soccer, Cross-Country Team; School Cert., 1948.

G. J. HUNT:—Entered 1943. A.T.C.; School 2nd XI. Cricket, Colts XI. Soccer; House 1st XV. Rugger.

P. J. SWEENEY:—Entered 1945. Debating Society; Geographical Society; Arts and Crafts.

D. R. J. THOMPSON:—Entered 1943. School 1st XV. Rugger, 2nd XI. Soccer; School Cross-Country Team, 1948; House 1st XI. Cricket P.T. Team, 1947-48, Swimming Team. To outfitting Dept., Dover Co-op.

D. L. HOCKING:—Entered 1948. School Colts XV. Rugger; House 1st XV. Rugger, 2nd XI. Football, 2nd XI. Cricket, Cross-Country Team. To Police Force, Junior Clerk.

I. R. MONRO:—Entered 1945. House 1st. XV. Rugger, 2nd XI. Football, P.T. Team, Swimming Team and Cross-Country Team.

J. R. H. RUSSELL:—Entered 1942. Geographical Society Orchestra; Dramatic Society; School 1st XI. Cricket; House 1st XI. Soccer, 1st. XV. Rugger; School Cert., 1948. To Sainsbury’s

G. DAMPIER:—Entered 1945. Geographical Society; Choir; School 1st XI. Cricket, 2nd XI. Soccer; School Cert., 1948. To Warren & Reynolds.

M. J. FOSTER:—Entered 1945. Geographical Society; Dramatic Society School Cert., 1948. To Head Office, County Fire Office, London.

B. A. ROBB:—Entered 1945. Chess Club (Hon. Sec.); Geographical Society; Dramatic Society; School Cert., 1948.

R. ROBERTS:—Entered 1947. A.T.C. To Radio Engineers.

CONTENTS.
School Notes		Olympiad, 1948
Editorial		Form Notes
The Prize Giving, 1948		Dramatics
Ye Chronicle of ye Welle		My First day in London
Houses not made with hands		Where Ghosts Walk
1st cadet Coy., C.P. (F.) R.E.		Two French Plays
Air Training Corps		Faust in Miniature
School Choir		Danger! Visual Aids at Work
School Orchestra		A Freshman's Impression or, Oxford Reborn
Chess Club		Danish Impressions
Philatelic Society		The Perilous Ascent of Mount Terrible
Geographical Society		On a favourite Village
Debating Society		A Dream
Library		The School Dining Hall
House Notes		Old Pharosians Annual Reunion Dance
Football, 1948		A Letter to the Editor
Inter-School Athletic Sports Meeting		Benevolent Society Accounts
Sports day		Old Pharosians A.G.M.
Cross Country Running		An Old Boy Remembers
Swimming		Salvete
Physical Training		Valete

President.		Mr. N. V. Sutton
Secretary.		Mr. A. S. Lewis
Treasurer		Mr. J. S. Darby
Auditor.		Mr. J. Slater
Asst. Secretary for Deal		Mr. L. G. Webster