by more boys in the School. It is an essential subject for those who intend taking' up a Clerical or Journalistic post, and for all who are going into business of any description it is a useful asset to be able to manipulate a typewriter speedily and accurately. Coupled with Shorthand and Bookkeeping, it opens the door to many posts that would otherwise be barred.
We are sorry that the History and Scripture papers proved stumbling blocks to the boys in the Cambridge Examination. Otherwise the results were good, especially in the English and Mathematics. The few boys concerned should remember that an early failure has sometimes lead to a far greater ultimate success; the weakling ceases to try while the determined one pushes ahead with more energy than ever.
Last Term's collection of tin-foil for the Ophthalmic Hos pital weighed 10 lbs. 8 ozs. The usual sale of Poppies on Armistice Day realized several shillings; the R.S.P.C.A. box contained 10s., and the West Kent Hospital box 4s.
Between 10 and 50 boys attended Mr. Cherry Kearton's film, "Dassan," and thoroughly enjoyed the outing. The Upper School were present at the Town Hall to witness the ceremony for the election of the Mayor on 9th November. The customary distribution of refreshments was dispensed with on this occasion - one of the results of the economy campaign!
A "snap" debate was held this term and provided a good variety of speeches. The various motions were as follows: - "That Cats as well as Dogs should be taxed" (lost, 18 - 10). "That the Price of Sugar ought to be Doubled" (lost, 29 - 2). "That Prizes should not be given for Work, but only for Conduct" (lost, 16 - 10). '"That Stealing is Worse than Lying" (carried, 19 - 1). "That Needlework should be Taught to Boys as well as Girls" (lost, 18 - 13). "That no Children under 12 should be allowed to stay up later than 7 p.m." (lost, 19 - 18). The following boys participated in the debate: - Butler, H. Pearce, Ashby, Finn, Bodiam, Burgess, G. Haywood, Shaw, W. Beale, Bowler, Welch, Vidler and Hinton.
Over 60 boys were present on 5th December to see Prof. Wright's exhibition of conjuring. The performance was, as one boy expressed it, "all (w)right," and the marvellous ways in which various articles disappeared and reappeared, as well as his flow of amusing comments, delighted the audience exceedingly.
The Library has again been very well patronized. Beale and Hinton have done good service as Librarians. Thanks are due for the presentation of books to the following donors:
W. Tucker, I. Thorpe, J. Barker, B. Westover, Mr. Piper, R. Westbrook, N. Ashton, A. Baxter, J. Piper, G. Goodchild, J. Pierce, C. Jessup, R. Brett.
This Term saw the departure of a very old friend, one who had rendered good service for something over 20 years. We refer to the harmonium, which had been gradually growing more and more bronchial and short-winded. We now have a 12-stop organ of good tone and volume, and the morning singing has in consequence improved to a tremendous extent. Another innovation has been a curtain in the School-room. This should prove useful for School concerts as well as for the separation of different classes.
A supply of season ticket forms for the local 'bus company is kept at School for the benefit of the ‘bus boys. Boys who require them can have a copy on application.
FOOTBALL.
RESULT OF MATCHES.
Sept. 19. - v. St. Peter's Rovers, at Lushington Park. Drawn, 5 - 5
Sept. 26. - v. Alcombe's XI, at Lushington Park. Won, 11 - 5
Oct. 3. - v. North Ward, at Lushington Park. Lost, 5 - 1
Oct. 20. - v. Boxley Scouts, at Boxley. Lost, 3 - 2
Nov. 14. - v. Boxley Scouts, at Boxley. Won, 8 - 1
Nov. 21. - v. St. Peter's Rovers, at Lushington Park. Won, 3 - 2
Dec. 5. - v. King Street, at Lushington Park. Won, 16 - 1