Perth Boys' School MAGAZINE.

Friday, September 19, 1913.

OUR GIRLS

We extend a hearty welcome to "Our Girls," the new paper issued by the Perth Girls' School. As the girls are taking a keen interest in the production, success is assured.

CAMERA CLUB NOTES.

Great excitement prevailed among the members of the Club in connec­tion with the competition for Mr. Tilley's camera. Mr. Gratton, the photographic specialist at the Tech­nical School, was the judge, and he awarded the prize to Sutton. Quong came second, with Haydon a good third. I t may be mentioned that one of Sutton's photographs—the soldiers' memorial in Kings' Park— gained full marks. " The next excursion has not yet been decided on, but it will pro­bably be an outing in search of river scenery. I t is advisable, in view of future competitions, that members should have a collection of good negatives. Also it should be noted

that none but excellent negatives can be used for enlargement pur­poses, and these should be put aside for that purpose. Such negatives are wanted at once.

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY

About two hundred boys from the School will make a trip to the Hills next Saturday, and a very pleasant outing should result. The inten­tions at present are : To leave Perth for Canning Mills by the nine train, lunch there, and walk to Kelmscott during the afternoon. The country is looking very well just now, and a day in the Hills among the wild ilowers and waterfalls should be particularly attractive to our city boys.

THE BAND.

I t is very pleasing to record that the Band has done better work during the past month than at any other period of its existence. We

have now a good selection of pieces, and the work done at the Association Ground last Saturday was very satisfactory. Mr. McMahon is quite enthusiastic, and promises a fine performance by the end of the year if all members prac­tise well at home.

CYMNASIUM.

The final term has commenced in earnest and about fifty boys are training specially for the big dis­play to be held in November. Many of our school supporters who are interested in the work will witness the display, and the Club has deter-mind that no boy will get a place unless he is really worth it. Boys who wish to be chosen must attend every practice. Moebius, Thomas, Bercovitch and Mendelowitz are doing excellent work on the bar.

Industry is Fortune's right hand, and frugality her left.

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Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes him.

PERTH BOYS' SCHOOL MAGAZINE. Friday, September 19, 1913.

BOXING

The tournaments just concluded have provided some most exciting contests. In the light weight division F. O'Connor won rather comfortably. J. Gow won the mid­dle-weight contest, while no one was able to extend Eric Smith in the heavy-weight class.

OUR ANNUAL DISPLAY

Arrangements are being made to raise funds by means of an enter­tainment in November. The. usual concert will not be given this year, but a programme of gymnasium and Band Boys, with special drill, box­ing items, and a few character songs should prove entertaining.

DEBATING SOCIETY. •»

Lack of space prevents us from giving a full report of our work this month. The usual debates have been held, interspersed with ad dresses by boys and dramatic re presentations of scenes from "Th Merchant of Venice."

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FOOTBALL.

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL.

The Al team is leading by a fair margin and if they keep up their present form should win the com­petition.

Bl.—"Played 8 ; won 8" is the proud record of the combination which owns Hendry and Craig as pilots. While every member of the h a m has had a share in "putting up" such a fine performance, those worthy of special mention are, in order: Wicks, Fletcher, Marsden, Craig, Hendry, Ledger and Thomp­

son. There are still two matches to go and so "Boys! make every post a winning post." "Don't spoil a grand season!"

B2.—Played 8 ; won 4. Probably the best boy in this team is Rose ; he has one bad fault, however, viz. "hanging too much to the ball."

SOCCER NOTES.

"A" Division.—Al now stand level with Claremont for premiers, and have yet to meet them. The matter of practice cannot be too strongly urged upon Al, as we may be quite certain that Claremont is striving hard for the retention of her laurels. Next issue will show the final position of the teams.

" B " Division.—Great improve­ment is shown in the results of the Bl matches during this second round. If successful in the next two matches, Bl will stand level with the top team. Owing to pressure of space, i t is only possible to men­tion the progress of the B2 and B3 teams. Keep up your interest right to the end of the season.

Armstrong Cup Team drew to play with Christchurch, and after a vigorous fight lost 1-0.

OLD BOYS' COLUMN

(Old Boys are invited to subscribe to the Magazine 2s. per annum

in advance.) The Old Boys' Dinner was a great

success. Mr. W. Strickland, who left

school over sixty years ago, was the oldest boy present.

An Old Boys' Association is being formed. Send your name in if you wish to continue your associations with the Old School.

Congratulations and good wishes to Fred. Buttsworth, who was mar­ried last week.

Sid. Forbes and Jack Roydhouse are doing well at the Training Col­lege and University.

A most enthusiastic Old Boy is W. G. Randell, who holds a pro­

minent position in the A.M.P. office. Will is a mine of information on the Old School days, and could he be induced to place this in permanent form, would add another to the many favours he has already con­ferred upon the School.

Readers of this Journal who at­tended the School in 1904 will re­member Josh Luber. After leaving school some six years ago he chose Law as his vocation, and has since been articled to Mr. R. S. Haynes, K.C., of Perth. He still smiles as of yore, and is an eloquent speaker, having gained first place in Inter­state Oratorical Competition held in Melbourne last year. Josh, has suc­cessfully passed all his legal exam­inations to date, and will complete his studies this coming Xmas, when he will be called to the Supreme Court Bar. His bright intellect and manly bearing assure him a success­ful career in his profession. He is a credit to his old School, and we wish him every success.

Old Boys interested in athletics should watch the programme for the coming bchool Sports, as there are several events open for competitors among old scholars.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

The second terminal test has been completed, and the results indicate marked improvement all round. VII. B' (Ind) and VII. C sent in by far the best papers and deserve commendation for the excellent work they have done since the be­ginning of the year.

The boys deserving of special mention a r e :

Class VIII . : Midge, Williamson, and Moore.

Class VII. : Arcus, Quong, Keatch and Carter.

Class VI. : Ward, Sims, Hum­phries, Ryan and Regan.

Class V. : Washing, Skipper* Arran, and Woodman.

The names are given in order of merit.

A number of boys, who had not followed the lessons closely, made long shots at some of the answers.

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The following are a few examples : "A thick glass vessel often cracks

when hot water is poured into it because the molecules have plenty of room to jump, and they jump very hard."

Some of the reasons given for wrapping ice in blankets were :

"To stop the cold breeze from bumping against it."

"To keep it warm.' "To keep the cold in." Some reasons given for the ten­

dency of a clock to go slower in summer than in winter:

"The hands get longer and have further to go."

"The dust gets in and clogs the wheels.".

"The days are longer, so the clock must go slower to keep time."

"The heat is so oppressive that we think an hour has gone when only about half an hour has gone."

"Because the wheels get larger, and when they cognate they have a larger circulation."

Again, we were told that floating bodies have the following peculiari­ties :

"They float." "They do not sink." "They have no specific gravity." Chemical formulae were soaking in

so slowly that the teacher was in despair. On a sudden impulse he wrote down "P.B.S." and asked one of the impossible for its meaning. The answer came like an electric shock—"Potassium bisulphide."

RADIO CLUB

The advent of a small portable set for practice has caused a re­newed interest in this club. The set has a transmitting range of twelve miles and is stated to receive up to 500.

An attachment has been added by which Applecross can be heard by

| a number at the same time. We hope to start installing a set

permanently in the school as soon as we hear about the licence. The parts will, as far as possible, be made by the boys belonging to the Club.

We use an electric trumpet for practice, and a number of boys should soon be competent to receive from Applecross.

Some interest is being taken in the Club by others interested in "Wireless." We have particularly to thank Mr. Dean for a supply of galena, and the radio operator on s.s. Zealandia for some silicon.

OUR HEROES

We have a fellow in our class Who has a love for Clubs and

Gym. His name, in case we let it pass,

Is Pym. In stern debate we do excel;

"Fat," Porteous, Wilson never shirk,

But who's the "bonzer?" Yes, I'll tell—-

It's Burke. Of band boys, too, we have a few,

And one on tenor horn both blai-e. Will someone tell us how to "shoo"

Adair ? We sometimes hear the lofty rhyme

As sweet as comes from any brook ; 'Tis when the muse doth gently

chime In Cooke.

- N O R M A N BARKER, VILA. (Com.)

GLASS REPORTS.

VIII . How many are going to win a

Bursary ? That is the question. Last year Eric Smith gained second place on the list. This year we hope to go one better and get first place, and at the same time beat last year's numbers. In a series of tests held during last week Geo. William­son gained first place with the excellent average of 86 per cent. ; whilst H. Miller and P. Moore came next, in the order named.

By the street of by-and-bye one arrives at the house of Never,

VILA. (Ind.)

With the prospect of the Bursary Examination ahead, the boys who are eligible are striving hard to attain success. The most satisfac­tory progress is shown by Pierssene, Curtis, Stubbs, Mason, and Sedg­wick. I hardly think that failure to obtain Bursaries will result from insufficient application. The Class Clubs are still progressing, but I should like to see the library used more freely. The librarians need to be more active and to endeavour to make the library a live institution. Boys, remember our motto, "Fes-tina Lente."

VII.B. (Ind.)

This month we have less to re­port, as we have had a break—the ever-welcome holiday. Many of us are, however, working harder than ever, our aim being to secure some of the Bursaries which are soon to be awarded. The leaders in the new competition are : H. Morrison, H. Behrmann, W. Allen, and Don Randell, whose averages lie between 80 and 86, so that we should have another exciting finish. Our room has become very "draughty" of late. We blame Ward, Ratcliffe, and Esler for it, but it isn't a matter for the P.W.D.

VILA. (Com.)

With the air full of the germs of examinationitis there is no reason to quake for the safety of our little company. Peg away, lads, and all will be well. Surely such a class of mighty workers will not be satisfied until success is assured , if not achieved. The consistent work put in by the Bursary boys gives us reason to hope for a happy result, and there should be little to feel slum about when we join the hill-climbing competition on the 27th.

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He that riseth late must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business by night.

PERTH BOYS' SCHOOL MAGAZINE. Friday, September 19, 1913.

VII .B. (Com.)

General keenness has character­ised the work of the last month, in view of the approach of the Bursary examination. This is a good sign and there will be rejoicing in VII.B. should some of our boys be successful in gaining distinction in that examination. Watts and Fox, judging by the way they have forged ahead, intend making a good bid for success. We all regret that Higham is not qualified to sit for this examination. This month's re­sults show Higham first (75 per cent, average), Fox second (74 per cent, average) and P. Symes .third (71 per cent). Bursary boys, the class is watching you and is asking itself this, question, "Who will bring hon­our to our class by obtaining a Bur­sary r

VII. c .

The work last month was ener­getically attempted. Thorough re­vision on each boy's part is now the crucial work, for on it depends the chances of a Scholarship. Amongst boys so evenly matched the de­cisive points that will tell are (a) judgment in setting out the work, (b) good composition in all written work, and (c) freedom from trivial errors in spelling, punctuation, etc. Let this month, boys, show an in­dividual improvement on all these points.

VI.A.

For the fourth time in succession G. Ryan and H. Pollard have suc­ceeded in finishing first and second in the monthly list, in the order named. This is becoming monot­onous, Sixth. Perhaps o:ie of the runners-up—Dannell, for instance— will make a serious effort to gain one of these coveted places. The constancy of our leaders is counter­balanced with singular regularity by that select few whose final positions have been very seriously affected by deductions for shortcomings. Would this little detachment of irregulars be proud to see their names gazetted in this column 1

VLB.

Very strenuous efforts are being made by nearly every boy to be included in the "workers '" division of the class. Among the best of these 'workers' are Preshaw, Chiv-ers, Crossley, Miller, Berry, Ledger and Hunter. One of these will be 'dux' at the end of the year, judging from performances up to date.

VI. C.

Weekly examinations have been held for the past six weeks; the possible number of marks for same amounted to 326. The leading ten : 1st, Arnold Moebius, 289; 2nd, Fred Ward, 285 ; 3rd, Arthur Wil­liamson, 282; 4th, Adrian Hay-ward, 275; 5th, Geo. Cockburn, 273; 6th, Alan McLernon, 257; 7th, Ken. Bruce, 243; 8th, Don. McPherson, 242 ; 9th, H. Jowett, 237 ; 10th, Norman Walker, 232.

Congratulations to Arnold Moe­bius, the present dux of the class.

V.A.

We have little to report, for broken time means broken work. However, not the least important event with us was the opening of the Children's Section of the Pub­lic Library. We have been able to follow our old acquaintance, Puck, through further adventures, while out latest friend, Tom Sawyer, has proved to be even more humorous than Darrow or McMahon. I t has been noticed that m°ny fellows are "putting a spurt on" with the work since the word "promotion" was mentioned a few weks ago. There is still time to "get down to Tt."

V.B.

We have now entered on the long and all important stretch for Christ­mas, and if the best results are to be obtained, there must be much steady and painstaking work. Many boys are making earnest efforts,

Congress, Nicol, Mills, Roberts and and among these Price, George, Leedman are showing to advantage in the oral work, and deserve a word of commendation. The other lads must look to their laurels, or the above mentioned will get to the top and stay theie. I t is steady perseverance that will win.

IV.

Since our last report there is little to chronicle, owing to trie winter break. Our latest marks competition closes in a few days, and from what we can see of it there will be many surprises, for those who occupy great place will find they are no longer alone. With the coming of the bright weather we have the flowers, which will now until the end of the year receive a deal of attention during the Nature Study and drawing time. The maik win­ners will be in our next issue. Each one of you see that you are there.

Have you heard the story of the L.C.M. and G.C.M.? No! I'll tell you. The caretaker came into the room to sweep and dust it, and he saw written up on the black-board "Find the L.C.M." So he hunted everywhere for it, but couldn't see anything he thought looked like it. A few days later he saw written up again "Find the G.C.M." and he said to himself, "There's another of those things lost now and I'm sure to get the blame."—From "Our Girls."

Teacher: "Where is your brother this morning?" Bobby: "Please, mum, he's ill in bed." Teacher: "What's the matter with him?" Bobby: "Please, miss, we were seeing who could lean out the win­dow furthest, and he won." j§

"What do you mean by saying your dog took first prize in the cat show 1"

"Why, he took the cat!"

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THE LEGEND BEAUTIFUL

(James Gosnell.)

In Henry Longfellow's poem, "The Legend Beautiful," the main idea expressed is to do thy duty.

Kneeling in his cell of stone was a monk worshipping, praising, and adoring his Master, the Lord.

Suddenly the room was illumined by a wondrous and unwonted light, which contained the vision of our Lord. In the midst of his astonish­ment and wondering, he heard the Convent bells ringing, indicating that the poor were waiting for their daily dole of food.

After hesitating whether he would remain with the vision or not, a voice within his bosom said:

Do thy duty, this is best, Leave unto the Lord the rest.

So straightway he went and at­tended to his poor, and on return­ing found the vision in the place he had left it.

"Hads't thou stayed I must have fled," said the voice, meaning that if he had neglected his duty, the vision would have disappeared.

WELL DONE, CALLIOPE

(C. Stockton, VII.C.)

The poem, "Well Done, Calliope," by H. D. Kawnsley, tells how, on the 16th of March, 1889, a hurricane prevailed in the Pacific, and the heavy tidal waves, sweeping into (lie harbour of Apia, cast the American warship "Nipsic" on the beach, sank two others, the "Tren­ton" and "Yandalia," and wrecked the German warships "Olga" and "Eber." The British ship "Cal­liope," which was in the harbour, succeeded in getting up steam, and standing out to see, escaped destruc­tion.

Opening the poem the poet pre­pares the mind of the reader for its thought by his choice of language and rhythm. What a contrast is formed in the second and third

stanzas! In the second stanza the Samoan islands are seen like emer­alds on the broad bosom of the calm, unruffled ocean, the blue sky above, a light breeze swaying the tops of the palm trees, while the next stanza shows the sky overcast, the breeze changed to a gale, and the calm of the ocean disturbed by huge rolling breakers. The lines, "We scarce had passage room ; Starboard or port a yard too short. I t would have sealed our doom," exactly describe the situation of the "Calliope" as she sails through the mouth of the harbour. The words bring before the mind a clear pic­ture of the ship, and they' fit ap­propriately in their place

The last stanza: "And when the second dawn had

come, And sullen sank the sea,

' 'Bout ships' we went and stood for home—

The home where we would be ; And heard the cheer, ring loud and

clear, 'Well done, Cal l iope! '"

forms a fitting conclusion.

THE SONC OF THE SURF

(D. Ives, VIII.)

Once, when idly reading, chance, the mystic, happened to lure my thoughts towards Gordon's beau­tiful poem, "The Song of the Surf." This poem is of better quality than its numerous companions, for throughout you are "gathering, growing, and surging, and swelling and shivering" on those white steeds of the ocean. Cannot you imagine a foam-covered wave crash against a cruel rock, sending a rainbow of glory shimmering high in the air? Now picture the glittering tears or drops of glory gently wafted up­wards by the breeze, till the sun in his radiant splendour sends his coloured sprites on to those beau­tiful drops, making the scene more entrancing. The lay of the piece now changes, and he refers to the terrible deeds that the remorseless

sea commits, but it is not the sea to whom strength belongs, but to Him "who gathers and swells us, and curbs us to His will.'

Oh! Gordon, many a time have I studied your works, for you are an Australian writer, but the more of thy gifted words that I acquire the more I am bound to that fine poem, "The Song of the Surf."

A SEASIDE STORM

(V. Shipway, VLB.)

If there is anything more delight­ful than to loll lazily on the yellow sands of some seaside resort, listen­ing to the lazy lapping of the waves, or to the shrill cry of some seagull as it swoops down from the rocky cliffs, it will be found in the same place when a storm is raging. The calm, placid water is no longer peaceful, no longer washes the smooth sands with its tiny wavelets, but hisses and roars and hurls itself in mighty billows upon the cower­ing shore. Overhead the sky is black with fury, and occasionally it roars out threats, while its eye flashes with anger. Far out at sea the spray dashes high 'against the rocks, while the wind shrieks and whistles as if mocking at the fears of the captain, or the anxiety of those tossing helplessly on the merciless waves of the ocean.

One day a lady, accompanied by an ugly mastiff, visited a Girls' School. One of the little girls shrank from the dog and appeared very frightened. The lady drew the dog away,. saying, "He is quite harmless, my dear. See, he is wag­ging his tail."

"Yes, ma'am," answered the girl, "I see, but that is not the end I'm frightened of."

To an O add six and five hundred more ;

Twill name a poet much famed of yore.

PERTH BOYS' SCHOOL MAGAZINE. Friday, September 19, 1913.

IN THE DARLING RANGES

(B. Newton, VI.C.)

Deep in the heart of the hills lies a secret glade ; great towering hills encircle it on every side,* and when the winter rains fall, thousands of tiny rivulets trickle merrily down to the valley below. The giant gum trees throw their long shadows across the vale and when the sun is at its meridian it smiles down on it. Huge giant boulders poised peril-ous'ly on the hill-side stand like sentinels that have been lulled to slumber by the music of the stream, which threads its course through the valley. Delicate maiden hair ferns and mosses peep from beneath the friendly fronds of bracken, and vivid scarlet and deep purple creepers twine their tendrils round the old trees. The hill-sides are gay with many coloured flowers and the only sound to break the silence is the music of the waters and the glad songs of the birds.

NELSON

(Ed. Courthope, VII .B. Com.)

Nelson combined in his own per­son almost every element needed to furnish forth an ideal hero for the English race. His genius and his courage combined to endear him to the English heart.

This race, sprung from the sea rovers of the northern sea, never before found a sea king more fear­less and so invincible.

What Napoleon was on the land to all Frenchmen, Nelson was on the sea to all of the English race. But had he been a mere fighting man, a triumphant Viking, even though his sword has flamed like the falchion of victory in the van of the hottest fight, his memory would not have dwelt as an ever-present in­spiration in the heart of England. All his victories, even the lurid splendours of the Nile, would have

been but dimly remembered after the lapse of a hundred years had it not been for the crowning mercy of Trafalgar—that great day, when Nelson and his seamen smote down the pride of France and opain. The famous signal to the fleet, before they closed with the foe—"England expects every man to do his duty," is still looked at with pride.

After that last utterance he van­quished the combined navies of our two great rivals on the sea. He was fatally wounded, and carried down into the cockpit of the "Victory" to die. The last hours of his life remain indelibly impressed upon the memory of his country. Although suffering mortal agony, the genius of that god of naval war never fal­tered, nor would he consent, even when mortally stricken, to abandon his responsibility for the guidance of the fleet committed to his charge. The instinct of command was with him to tne last.

Nelson's prayer before going to battle, his signal of engaging action, and the scene in the cockpit of the "Victory," taken together, made him the darling of his countrymen, nor has the fascination died out even after the lapse of a hundred years.

The death of Nelson did for him immeasurably more than his vic­tories, and raised him as high above all his contemporaries, as his statue in Trafalgar Square towers above the monuments which surround its base.

WINTER

(P. Symes, VII.B. Com.)

In his poem, "Winter," Southey describes winter scenes and the delights of winter rambles. I t is very pleasant to roam in winter, with an ocean of glittering heather all round ; it is delightful to ramble through the spacious forest with the snow-clad branches glistening in the sun, where we can see the mosses covering the brown bark of some old trees or spreading over the grey stones. There, too, are the bright

bunches of berries mingled with the green holly, and ivy leaves clinging closely round the bare oak trees. There are beautiful harmonies in spring, and the summer evening, gale is also sweet; but pleasanter to me is the silence of a wintry scene, •*" when nature hides herself, -wrapped in deep tranquility. For Nature soon in Spring's best

charms, Shall rise revived from Winter's

grave, Expand the bursting buds again And bid the flowers re-bloom

A VISIT TO THE PICTURE GALLERY

(H. Jowett, VI.C.)

Passing through the gates, we proceed along a flower-banked path, until we come in sight of a mag­nificent arch, composed wholly of white marble, upon which is en­graved in letters of gold, f 'Art Gal­lery." As we enter the building the first thing which arrests our atten­tion is a beautiful oil painting by Sir Alfred Beaumont, called "The Stream by the Mill." Near to a rich woodland is a silver-like stream which runs between green banks studded with golden daffodils, across grassy meadows, on and on, till it becomes lost in the blue river far away. Close by stand the ruins of an old-time watermill. Another fine piece of art is that far-famed picture, "Crossing the Ford." Over a silent ford a shepherd is driving his frolicsome sheep homeward whilst the sun is slowly sinking in the distant west.

CHEERFULNESS.

After all, to him who goeth cheer- 0 fully among the appointed thorns, a thousand pretty blossoms spring up at his feet; and among the briers, to lighten the labours of the march, there climbs and twines the honeysuckle.—Walter Besant,

Friday, September 19, 1913. PERTH BOYS' SCHOOL MAGAZINE.

THE OYERLANDERS

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(K. Bruce.)

Knowledge is not won without a struggle and this is especially true in geographical knowledge. Every new feature which appears on a map of an unexplored country is a triumph of courage and persever­ance over difficulty and danger. In Australia , for example, there is scarcely a river, lake, or district beyond the Dividing Range which has not been discovered at the hazard or even the loss of an explorer's life. We owe a great debt of gratitude to those intrepid men, who, by dint of dogged war­fare against thirst, hunger, sickness and hostile attack, have made known the extent, character and resources of the Great South Land, and Australians of to-day reap the fruits of their toil and suffering.

QUEEN'S GARDENS

(Frank Gardiner, IV.)

There is no doubt that Queen's Gardens is one of the beauty spots of Perth. In the hot weather it affords much pleasure and relief to many toilers under the shady trees reading or watching the antics of the numerous children, or watching the many coloured fish as they dart hither and thither in the ponds. When I last visited the Gardens these ponds were a splendid sight, being covered with water lilies of various colours. I think the rustic bridges that cross and recross the ponds add to the beauty of the park and also enable us to get a better view of the water flowers. In sea­son, the liandsoms cockscombs, the roses and chrysanthemums are a sight worth 'jeeing.

Pat (who is trying on new boots): "Sure, an' I'll never get them on till I've worn them a day or two."

A FEW " DONTS" FOR 'A' AND 'B' FOOTBALLERS

THE OLD BOYS' DINNER

1. Don't open your mouths, except when forced, and even then be brief.

2. Don't kick wildly; quickly pick out a man and kick to him.

3. Don't let the 'forwards' (opposing) go about without your careful guardianship.

4. Don't let the 'backs' (opposing) hang on to you; "lose" the.

5. Don't bounce the ball as soon as you get i t ; take your ten yards before making the first bounce. Remember 'an early bounce often finds you travelling along without the ball." Specially re­member this when in the 'ruck.'

6. Don't try to stop a man by catch­ing him around the neck, etc. Use the side, push; it 's more effective. A2. don't forget this.

7. Don't try to play your opponents by yourself (individually, I mean). Remember that you've got seventeen others who are trying as much as you are to win the match.

PLEASURE.

The desire of being pleased is universal, the desire of pleasing should be so, too. Let us not only scatter benefits, but even strew flowers for our fellow travellers in the rugged way of this world—Lord Chesterfield.

One day a little boy was minding the baby in the nursery. Hearing screams trom the baby, the mother ran to find the cause of them. "What is the matter with baby?" she asked. "Oh," said Johnny, "there was a naughty fly biting his head, so I hit it with my new spade."

Wilson : "Why is a bee-hive like a bad potato 1"

Porteous : "Because a bee-hive is a be-hokler, a beholder is a spec-tator, and a spectator is a bad potato."

As the daily papers were very generous in the space they gave to the report of the Old Boys' dinner, and as our space is limited, we do not intend giving a lengthy notice of this most successful function.

All connected with the school were proud indeed to see such a splendid Lathering, and present day boys feel that this State, which owes so much to the men who are now old "Perth Boys," will expect them to be ready to fill their places in the years to come.

Steps are now being taken to bring the Old Boys into closer touch with the school by means of an associa­tion, and it is hoped that each boy, as he leaves school, will become a member.

The thanks of the school are due to the hon. secretaries, Messrs. Bick-nell, Kott and Cohen, for their ex­cellent management of the function, and to Mr. Greaves, the caretaker, who did such fine work in connection with the decoration of the hall.

Prosperity gets followers, but ad­versity distinguishes them.

Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind ; the thief doth fear each bush an officer.—Shakespeare.

Repining is of no use. Of a'l fruitless errands, sending a tear

to look after a day that is gone is the most fruitless. (Nichalas Nicklsby).

I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to main­tain what I consider the most en­viable of all titles—the character of an honest man. (George Washing­ton).

We know what we are, but we know not what we may be. (Shakespeare).

PERTH BOYS' SCHOOL MAGAZINE. Friday, September 19, 1913.

REASEARCH AND ESSAYS SIMPLE CONJURING TRICKS

Owing to the break caused by the August vacation it was decided to allow the essay competitions to re­main open for another month. The research work is "The growth of England's sea power," while a prize is offered for the best essay on "When I am a man."

CHESS

Some of the boys are becoming en­thusiasts in "Ye ancient game," and propose holding a second tourna­ment. We hope later to be strong enough to affiliate with the Senior body in the State.

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The new wing set apart for children has been opened, and the seating accommodation has been I axed to the utmost every day dur­ing luncheon hour. Boys are asked to be particularly careful in handling the books, and in observing the rules that must be followed if patrons ire to read in comfort. The authori­ties are to be complimented on the step taken, and boys must show Ilia' they are worthy of the consideration that has been given them.

An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.

All things are done easily that are done willingly.

No hand can make the clock strike for me the hours that are past.—(Anon).

He that will not work must want. •

One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.

—Scott.

THE MAGIC PENNY.

Place six or eight pennies on the table, ask a member of your audi­ence to take one of these pennies, mark it by scratching the copper with a knife-blade, ask each member of the audience to examine the penny and to make certain they will re­cognise the penny again. Get a member of your audience to place the pennies in a hat, hold the hat above your head, and then take out the marked penny. You will aston­ish your audience, yet the secret of the trick lies in the fact that cop­per absorbs heat readily. The pen­nies lying on the table become cold. The penny held in the hand to be marked, and then passed round to each member of the audience be­comes quite warm. When you place your hand into the hat, you only have to find a penny warmer than the others in the hat in order to suc­ceed in the trick.

Teacher: "Now, who can make a sentence with the word gruesome in it?"

Pupi l : "I can, sir. 'The man stop­ped shaving and grusomc whiskers.' "

Teacher: "What does e-1-o-t-h spell ?"

Boy : "I don't know, sir." Teacher : "What is your coat made

of V Boy: "Father's old trousers, sir."

The superintendent was not satis­fied with the singing.

"Now, children," he said, "I am sure you can do better than that. Open your mouths and sing out as heartily as you can. Let us tiy the hymn "Little Drops of Water," and for goodness sake put some spirit in­to it."

For Sale.—A bulldog, eat any­thing ; very fond of children.

An Irishman and a Jew were dis­cussing the great men who had be­longed to each race, and as may be expected, got into a heated argu­ment. Finally the Irishman said :

"Ikey, listen. For every great Jew ye can name ye may pull out wan iv me whiskers, and for ivery great Irishman I can name I'll pull out wan iv yours. Is it a go ?"

They consented, and Pat reached over, got hold of a whisker, said "Robert Emmet," and pulled.

"Moses!" said the Jew, and pulled one of Pat 's tenderest.

"Don O'Connell!" said Pat, and pulled another.

"Abraham!" said Ikey, helping himself again.

"Patrick Henry!" returned Pat, with a vicious yank.

"The Twelve Apostles!" said the Jew, taking a handful of whiskers.

Pa t emitted a roar of pain, grasped the Jew's beard with both hands, and yelled :

"The Ancient Order of Hibern­ians!"

"Smith," said the form master, "define the word vacuum." "Please, sir," was the answer made by that hapless youth, "I can't think of it for the moment, but I have got it in my head."

Kent was watching the tug-boat and a mail steamer at Fremantle.

"Oh! Look!" he exclaimed. "That nasty big boat is pulling the poor little one by the tail ."

Ward: "Didn't you nearly freeze when the robbers stole all your clothes 1"

Mocbius: "No, they kept me covered with their revolvers."

A man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work and done his best.—Emerson. ff No action whether foul,.or fair

Is ever done but it leaves some­where

A record written by fingers ghostly As a blessing or a curse.

—Longfellow.