Memorial Fund. The figures for all these will be published in the next issue. The Armistice Day poppies realized 16s. 3½d. The School attended the short service at St. Peter's on that day.
An exhibition of Meccano models was held in the School on 14th December, when Mr. Barker, who kindly adjudicated, placed the winners in the following order: P. Hinton, J. Piper, M. Higgins.
Over 30 volumes have been presented to the Library this term: Edgar Butler (10), J. Pierce (8), D. Jones (4), D. Colinese, W. Tucker, S. Farman, Mr. Bettle, R. Bodiam, D. Winder, R. Relfe and E. Knott. The duties of Librarian have been carried out by J. Elbourn and W. Apps with efficiency.
We wish all our readers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
THE EDITOR.
Old Boys’ Notes
This last term the Association has made astounding progress, and all the events and functions have proved exceedingly popular and successful.
The school-room was very tastefully decorated for the unveiling of the War Memorial on Armistice Day, when Mr. Bossom, M.P., and the Rev. Martyn (St. Peter's) very kindly attended for the unveiling ceremony. The tablet, in white marble, is the generous gift of Mr. Elbourn, and reads as follows :-
CS
MAIDSTONE COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
In Proud and Loving Memory of the Boys of this School who fell in the Great War, 1914-1918
H. D. BURR
L. F. ELEY
W. R. ELEY
A. E. HONOUR
E. H. HINTON
K. KEELEY
C. WHITE
A. WALLS
R. A. WADKINSON
A representative gathering of Old Boys, parents, pupils and Staff joined with friends and relatives of the fallen in the impressive ceremony, and the tablet remains now as a permanent record of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War.
The Social Evening at the Central Cafe attracted over 50 visitors and the strenuous efforts of the committee resulted in a small profit accruing to the funds after meeting the expenses. An excellent evening's entertainment was provided, not the least enjoyable being the items rendered by the Association's Band under the leadership of Mr. Jack Whibley. The band is open to accept further engagements. The committee appreciate the use of the fast car which was loaned on various occasions when speed was imperative.