Next yeast is added, and the mixture is left for three days to ferment. When this process is finished it is pumped into the bottling department. Here the bottles are automatic. ally washed, filled, capped and labelled at the rate of 6,000 an hour.
We were shown the beam engine which supplies the motive power for every machine in the works. Samples of the beer are taken during every process and tested in a laboratory. We were shown some yeast cells under a microscope, and we had a very njoyable visit.
On the 15th of March a party of boys went to Messrs. Anstey's Motor Show. Our guide explained to us the various functions of the parts of the internal combustion engine. We were then shown the latest cars, and new ideas, which all go to make car driving easier.
About 20 boys went down to the Maidstone Electricity Works on the 26th of March.
The whole process starts at the river, where the coal is brought in. About 110 tons of coal are used every day. Water for the boilers is also drawn from the river. There are two cooling towers which are used for cooling the water when the river is low. They have two boilers capable of producing 30,000 Ibs. of pressure of steam per hour, and one capable, of producing 60,000 lbs. per hour. The pressure in all boilers is 225 Ibs. to the square inch. We were shown dials which indicate the power supplying the trolley buses, and by which the switchboard operator can tell when a troliey bus starts or stops, and whether it is going from Barming to Loose or vice versa. We were also shown a lever which is capable of stopping every trolley bus in Maidstone.
To supply the town lighting there are two 875 kilowatt generators driven by triple expansion engines. We were shown the grid control panel and the dials which show what current has been imported from neighbouring towns and what current has been exported. This panel is controlled by an electric clock, which always registers exact Greenwich time.
E. Shaw.
PRIZE DAY AND CONCERT.
This event, at the end of the Christmas Term, was held in the Corn Exchange. Mr. Piper, in the School report, stressed the value and importance of a sound commercial training, and commented with some detail on the work of the School. The prizes were distributed by the Rev. C. W. Martyn. included a violin solo (R. Harle); Christmas play, a violin solo eachedan high level of excellence, and Whittington", by the Preparatory boys; vocal items (Mr. Bettle); pianoforte (S. Reynolds, F. Hunt, Mrs. Stanford); dialogues (Mr. Williams and Mr. Bettle); the witch scene from Macbeth (Upper School); "Pied Piper of Hamlin" a play by the Third and Fourth Forms, and a most amusing sketch entitled "Breakfast Time" (F. Vidler and J. Piper).
The prize list was as follows
Easter Term. R. Bodiam, VI; G. Stone, V; M. Betts, IVa; L. Morgan, IVb; R. Corke, Illa; B. Westover, IlIb.
Summer Term. A. Baxter, VI; J. Elbourn, VI; R. W. Randall, IVa; D. Noakes, IVa; R. Wood, IVa; E. Austin, IVb; L. Morgan, IVb; J. Beale, IVb; R. Brett, IlIa; D. Colinese, IlIb.
Christmas Term. -H. Hogg, VI; R. W. Randall, V; D. Noakes, V; L. Beale, IVa; M. Higgins, IVb; R. Corke, IVb; A. Wheeler, Illa; J. Marshall, IlIa; P. Fulljames, IIIb; H. Mungham, IlIb.
Subject Prizes.- -J. Piper (Mathematics), F. Vidler (English), G. Goodchild (Languages), E. Shaw (Science), k. Whiblev (Histery), L. Noakes (Scripture), R. Wood, Goodchild, R. Yuill, A. Wheeler (Mapping).
Public Examinations Prizes.- D. Potts, F. Vidler, J. Elbourn.
Preparatory Prises.-Div. A: A. Barham, A. Baker, A. Taylor, C. Beale; Div. B: G. Griffin, R. May; Div. C: R. Sawyer, E. Skinner, R. Croucher; Div. D: R. Relf, R. Farrant, P. Allen.
Certificates. -T. Joyce, VI; F. Vidler, VI; J. Elbourn, VI; G. Goodchild, V; K. Morgan, V; R. W. Randall, IVa; R. Wood, IVa; B. Ball, IVa; R. J. Randall, IVa; E. Austin, IVb; J. Beale, IVb; R. Yuill, IVb; W. Tucker, IVb; F. Hunt, Illa; J. Marshall, Illa; D. Edmed, IlIb; J. Stock-bridge, IIIb.
Challenge Cups. Cricket Cup (presented by Old Boys), St. Augustine's, A. Baxter (Capt.). House Cup (presented by the Principal), St. Peter's, J. Elbourn (Capt.). Football Cup (presented by Mr. McCabe), School, D. Potts (Capt.). School Captain Challenge Cup (presented by Old Boys) and Medal, H. Hogg.
The proceedings terminated with cheers and the National Anthem.
THE OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION.
The most important event in the Old Boys' year was the Annual Dinner, held at the New Inn Hotel on Wednesday, 24th January. Just under 30 members were present, and al-