1924 Silver & Green

A General View of the M.L.C. and Gardens.

%ih'er al-16 Orcell

The Magazine of the Methodist Ladies' College.

SE PT E M BE R.I [1924.

rfHE average girl in the School will never carry away with her at the end of her school career a record of brilliant success in either sport or study. But she may take with her something much more valuable—traditions and ideals of sportsmanship, womanliness, and service, which are the real significance of the social activities of the School.

In our social life sport, perhaps, plays the leading part. At the matches, all the girls meet on an equal footing; all have in common a feeling of loyalty towards their own side all share an enthusiasm for the opponents good play. Two equally d ifficult lessons are learned—those of 1oe ing well and of winning well.

This year we have enjoyed together the fun of the Junior Red Cross Concert and of Birthday Night; we have met the old girls, and felt with them an affection for our school which included an ardent desire to be worthy of it.

The Christian Union deserves special mention, representing as it does the more serious side of school life. It is a pity that those who condemn it fail to recognise that, after all, it only expresses what. is taken for granted, and what they are quite ready to admire in sport—the value of concentration, striving, fairness and mutual hell)

The School's membership in the Junior Red Cross Movement indicates its desire to do something for the unforTunate. It will give girls the desire and the training to do valuable community work later on.

If the girls would only realise the im portance of our social life and enter heart and soul into every School activity, they would. while, obtaining much and varied

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Prefects, 1924.

Back Rosy (left to right) hazel I,ec. Enid otleooit ,.hl joule Itr.lett, Ellen Christefle,I Oneenie Howell. Gwen Haul I Betty rre,i. Front Bow (left to night) F.vnnlynn Smith, Batin flerirk.Aha 1'hlhl(ps, Dorothy Hold ing (Senior Prefect ), Marjorie Vase ($enin.n klo'n,.e) Ress It Burton, 1.indn Seelsiusen.

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pleasure for themselves, repay part of their debt to the College by enabling it to produce the finest type of women citizeiss. This is its, and should be our. ideal.

School Notes.

When the School reassembled in Fitchett Hall on February 14, we realised by our crowded condition that it had again increased in size. From this tel lowed two definite results—the acquisition of Cato House. and an increase in the numbers of prefects and associates. The Council was able to purchase Judge Power's property, a handsome twostoried brick building behind the Girls' Block, through the generosity of Mr. Cato, who donated £ 2500 for this purpose. This year the Vlth are revelling in the airy Form-rooms and cosy studies of Cato House; but it is recognised that the girls. who have most, influence in the School should spend most of theirtime in its very midst, and so next year Cato House will be the home of time Junior School, and the Vlth will probably be moved into one of the more central buildings. A tennis court on this property has been completely renovated, and is now in 'use and deservedly popular.

Miss Hall, Miss Luke. Miss Cohen, and Mrs. Passingham joined the Staff during first term. Miss Whitehead became a reel(lent mistress second term, and Miss F'ielden returned to Junior School in third term. They have all proved valuable additions to our popular and efficient staff.

Shortly after our return to School, all those of its who knew Miss Pltts, and particularly those who had worked under her in Chemistry and Physiology classes, were grieved to learn that, ill-health necessitated her withdrawal from schoollife for some time. Miss Pitts has always been especially looked up to by the School because .f hei' organising ability, her justness, and her quiet -dignity. The senior girls. who will be leaving this year, very much regret the absence of her in. flue-ice during their last school-days.

To Miss Lewis fell the very difficult task of assuming Miss Pitts' place at the

head of the Staff. She has filled the post very ably, and the School is indebted to her for its increased tidiness and its shoe-bags.

It was impossible to give the School a holiday during Fleet Week. This, however, did not prevent large numbers of girls from the pleasure of exploring the Hood," the Repulse,' and the other smaller vessels of the fleet. The boai'ders were fortunate enough to go ci, in charabancs, the prefects under the care of Mrs. Landen, Miss Dahle. and Miss Burton, to whom they return thanks, and almost every girl took a haltholiday. and came back to school with stories of mess-rooms (one girl, to the bewilderment of a sailor, who was taking her over the ship, asked to see the dining-hall! Oh. Jean, how could you?), cabins, howls of tea, kitchens, and English accent.

For some weeks before Easter the School responded splendidly to an appeal for hooks for the Children's Hospital. These were taken to the Hospital by a number of prefects, Who Were shown through several wards. The shining cleanliness, the bright-faced nurses, the balconies overlooking strips of lawn and trees, must have a cheering effect on the little sufferers. But, girls, the state of the poor, patient, little children is still heart-rending, and the School should en deavotti' to help this institution as much as possible. The Trinity Grammar Schoul has a cot in one of the wards, and I do think we should make an attempt to get an M L.C. one there, too. Couldn't we get one for the babies? They are so tiny and so miserable!

The inspectors paid their second visit to the School during second term. The result is that we shall now have complete eXofllptioil for tho Intermediate Examination, and partial for the Leaving. It. seems that 110 Melbourne school has yet had exemption for Leaving, and so the inspectors thought a slight extension of the probation period might be advisable. We are rather pleased than otherwise, since our Pass VI. is much larger than any previous one, and so for obvious reasons it will be better for our increase of passes to be the result of all external examination. -

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1fi23 Speech Night was, as usual. held in the. Mel Lou rue Town Flail, and was a great success. Lady Forster, being un able 10 attend, was represented Lv her charming daughter the Hon. Mrs. PittRivers. The singing under Mr. Frazier's direction, was good. Other School activities were illustrated by the Junior School songs, the gymnastics. the elocution, and the cinematograph. The chief feature of the evening was, of course, the prizegiving, and the girls, with their white dresses and shining stars, contrasting strikingly with the dark background of the organ loft, applauded as heartily as the audience their successful comrades.

Speech Night is, however, rather a sail night, for those who are leaving, and for those whom they are leaving. Each Speech Night 1051'kS the end of happy school-life for numbers of M.L.C. girls, who will go into the larger world carrying with them our traditions of service, loyalty, and good fellowship.

We would like to extend our congratulations to all those who passed Leaving or intermediate last year, and particularly to Aileen Kehlaway and Enid Wade' son, as winners of Government Scholarships, as well as to this year's prefects and sports' teams.

During first term more than three hundred of the girls took advantage of Dr. Stefausso's'S interesting lecture on the region within the Arctic Circle, the Erquimaux, their ways, and mode of living. He also told us how to build snow-houses, and spoke of the many species of birds and flowers found within the circle. Dr. Stefansson said his object was to correct many erroneous ideas concerning this region which were pub lished in text-books.

On June 28 a number of the girls spent an enjoyable afternoon in listening to the Cherniaysky trio in the Melbourne Town Hall. The lust item was a trio for the phi noforl.e, violin, and violoncello, with several movements from As'ensky. The second item was three violoncello solos from Rimsky, Korsakoff, Popper. Again. three pianoforte solos were given from Chopin, then a violin sonata of Tartini, and two trios from Cl inka and Dvorak.

Each item was followed by several elm cores, and proved a great ins p1 ration to the music students of the College.

In conclusIon, we would sincerely thank all girls who have contributed articles drawings, or snaps to " Silver and Green," and, above all, thank Miss Whitehead for her three beautiful headings.

The chief criticisms to be. made are that the the Form notes in some cases are uninteresting, show little Ii terary effort, and include—horror of horrors Forum riddles; that the lower Forms often aim at quantity rather than quality and that some of the upper ones care about neither, in spite of all this, we have ye ceived many really conscientious contributions, for which we are exceedingly grateful.

Acknowledgment of Contemporaries.

We would like to acknowledge our receipt of the following School magazines: The Melburnian. ''" The t'egastis," " The Prince .&lfi'eml Chronicle''' The Excelsior " (M.L.C., N.S.W.), and The Lion." 'The Record,"" C.E.G.G.S.," " The Cli i'oii cl e."

School Office-Bearers.

Senior Prefect: U. Holding. Prefects: C. Bauld (1st and 2nd Terms), M. Beckett, R. Burton, B. Christensen, K. Derrick, Q. Howell, H. Lee, A. Phillips, L. Seehusen, E. Smith, E. Wadeson, B. Urea, M. Vasey. Associates. M. Alien, M. Barkly (1st and 2nd Terms), 1). Clarke M. Clarke, B. Hall, J. Hat.tam (151 Term), L. Hoban, J. Morris, H. Murdoch, U. Rowlands, P. Scimoles, W. Sedun'ary, Q. Steele (1st and 2nd Terms), W Stuart. Form-Captains: D. Holding (lion. VI.). M. Clarke. (Pass VI.), A. Phillips (V.a.), M. Holding (yb.), U. Sincock (V.c.), M. Vasey (Dip.) M. Hillebrand (Cull. V.), J. Broadbent (Vb. Spec.). F. Kruse (XX,)'. F. Howard (XX.a.). N. Austin (L.V.) j lnnos (V.c. Spec.), I). Brooks (lJpp. IV.). P. Anketehl )pV.a.) M. Howard (lV.b.), B. Carson (LII'.) It. he Contenr (Junior School).

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Sports Committee: Mr. Le Cnuleur (chairman) Miss Lewis. Miss Smythe. Miss Kroine., Miss Parsons, D. Holding Al. Beckett (see.), M. Vasey (treas.), M. Barkly, R. Burton, D. Clarke, M. Clarke, C. lrreaerick ,.J. healing, R. Hoban, A. Phillips. Q. Steele, Al. Weller.

Sports-Cptains: M. Becketi. (tennis), A. Phillips (basketball), M. Weller (base.. ball).

Editors: K. Christensen, Q. Howell.

Sub-Editors: K. O'Dwyer (Hon. VI.), B. Hall (Pass VI.). N. Davies (V.a.), K Mi!likan (V.b.), U. Sincock (ye.), R. Burton (Dip.), C. L.ardner (GollY.): J. Henry and F. Smith (V.b. Spec), R. Swan (XX.). N. Warren (XX.a.), M. Peck (LV.), F. Keele (Ye. Spec.), N. Bridle (Rem.), H. Heath (UTpp,IV.), V. Roe (IV.a.) M. Salter ( lV.b. ) J. Balding ( L.I \T)

Librarians: G. Bauld, H. Bull.

Library Committee: Q. Howell, K. Christensen K. \Vadeson, K, Smith, J Hatta.m, U. Rowlands, F. Scholes, M. Cornell, A. Fletcher, K. Cooke J). Foaril,

H. Clarke, H. O'Dwyer. I). Bassett, R. Green. 0. Clark, V. Hammond, M. Brand.

Students' Christian Union Committee: I). Holding (president). H. Burton (vicepresident), I. Fithie (treasurer), M. Beckett (Cur. Sec.), F. Christensen (Rec. Sec.), W. Stuart. C. Frederick.

Debating Society Committee: Miss Hay (president), B. Hall (secretary), D. Holding, M. Beckett, K. Christensen, Al. Cornell, D. Foard, K. Simms.

University Examination Results, 1923.

School Leaving Honours: U. Allen2nd class EiigPsh, 21id class History, and 3rd class Physiology. K. Christensen1st class History. K. Cornell-3rd class French. F. Hatfield-3rd class Drawing. A. Kellaway—ist class English, 2nd class History, 2nd class French. S. Smith-2nd class Eng.ish. K. \Vadeson, 2nd class SagJisli. 2nd class French, 2nd class Physiology. U. \Vilson-2nd class Englsh, 3rd class French. Total-2 1st class, 9 2nd class, and 4 3rd class Hollows.

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Senior Government Scholarships: A. Kellaway, B. Wacleson.

Exhibitions: D. Allen (Queens Null. Resident), A. Kellaway (Trinity, NonResident)

School Leaving pass: E. Ashton, 1-I. Barlow, M. Beckett, N. Burke, B. Christensen, H. Clarke, B. Coutts, N. Davidson. K. Derrick, M. Gregory, E. Guy, P. Hatfield, Q. Howell, I. Layton, E. O'Dwyer, M Rothwell, B. Uren, W. Sedunary (4 subjects) D. Holding (4 subjects). Total of 17 Leaving Certificates.

Intermediate Certificate: Al. Allen, M. Brien, L. Broadbent, R. Brown, K. Cooke, M. Cornell, B. Davies, P. Foard, I). Holding, I. Jenkins, M. MeCutcheon, H. MrcHlfl. chinson, A. McLennan, J. Morris, D. Pollard, M. Renshaw, D. Rowlands, F. Scljoles, P. Smith, W. Stuart. D. Watson, M. Weller, A. White (V.a.), J. Andrews, M. Clarke, N. Finney, R. Hoban, J. Hockridge, H. Lee, F. Piesse, R. Rogers, D. Warne Mb.), J. Brown, A. Cadman, B. Clarke, M. Clarke, H. Cuttle, B. Dc Lacy, H. Mattingley, J. McDonald (V.c.) A. Burrows, M. Rothwell. Total: 42 Intermediate Certificates.

New Girls Enrolled-1924.

Term I.—J. Masters, L. Gilbertson, N. Gilbertson, V. Watson, E. Cocks, H. Jordan, D. Woolcock, V. Valentine, S. P01lock, M. Taylor, N. Allen, E. Holmes, E. Salmonow, M. Henddisdn, A. Henderson, M. Quick, P. Bickford, A. Thurman, M. Tatham, J. Yourn, M. Jones, M. Harris, V. Epstein, F. Pascoe, J. Henry, W. Ahern, A. Lemnion, M. Lemmon, D. Tucker, D. Clover, N. Boyd, A. Clark, W. Beckett, H. Westmoreland, G. DalI, V. Harrison. S. Sykes, B. Oravenall, It. Syn'jons, (. Best, P. Simpson, M. Htfll, H. Reynolds, H. Reynolds, A. MacDonald, J. Cox. E. Brown, G. Rice, J. Simmons, W. Harcourt, M. Simpson, B. Johnston, I. Johnston, B. White, M. Wright, F. Tntdinger, M. Neale, A. Henshaw, W. flamer, M. McInnes, M. Bryce, M. Pescott, J. Charlton, I. Tucker, B. McCutcheon,, N. Fullerton, J. Ronayne, B. Lumley, B. Thomas, M. Wilkinson, B. Chug'-, I. San-

ders, P. Pegler, H. Siniius, J. White, F. Withington, H. King, M. Johnston, .J. Wheeler, M. Bryse, A. Corr, E. Corr, W. Lee, A. Catterall, E. Mustow, B. Atkins, M. Ockwell, J. Smith, J. Crozier,J. Henry, Hodgson. P. Brown, M. Lamble. J. Bai'nfather, L. Gunner, K. Holt, C. Mattingley, J. Manton, H. Russell, G. Hughes, S. Taylor, B. Walduck, S. Cowen, 0. \Vynne, G. Nettle, M. Oniev, B. Watson, H. Glassel, E. Milas, J. Paterson, B. Hodgson, M. Clark, N. Warren, J. Spiers, B. Mty, R. Tolsher, F. Whither, M. Armstrong, E. Medson, C. Cohen, P. Cohen, H. Eggleston, J. Paton, I). Bassett, P. Kirsner. H. Gadsden, M. Gadsden, I. Maishman, L. Clyne, N. Taylor, I. Rodger, Thomas, J. Helyar, 0. Uther, M. McCallum, M. Grant, H. Be(,, B. Roe, M. Midwood, E. Uphill, F. Edwards, N. Huri'ey, J. Leigh, H. Shaw, K. Hosking, V. Boyd, M. Washington, L. Watson, H. Rogalasky, I. Dungey, H. Swann, K. Peck, M. Coldwell, H. Devereux, G. Pope, L. Lockwood. H. Chambers, N. Bridle, I. Gordon, T. Dawson, S Jones, E. Curnow, 0. Bath, A. Hines, B. Guest, C. Fowler, H. Kinsman, K. Ash, A. Rosan, P. Metherall, H. Rowe, V. Rowe, M. Brisbane, B. Harper, P. Sampson, A. Watt, I), Ward, S. Solomon, B. Rogers, M. Nalder, L. Amos, B. Smith. M. Broom, E. Pascoe, M. Lucas, V McArthur, E. Williamson, P. Vickers, D. Disher, E. Harry, H. McNicol, I. White, I. Smith, K. Muller, M. Cranwefl, S. Ryan.

Term ll.l). Rosenberg, D. Wilson, N. Cox, F. Kyriazopoulos, A. Dye, V. Qood.a, Lang, A. Noble, T. Peverill, J. Warren, B. Fleming, J. Casey, A. Jennison, B. Pressley, L. Campbell.

Mr. Farrell..

During the second term, the College suffered a great loss by the death of Mr. G. Farrell, the Business Master. Mr. Farrell had been, absent during the greater part of second term. We -knew he was seriously ill, and that he would not be with us for some time, yet it was a severe shock to learn of his death.

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in lit;, Mi. I' a ri eli unite' to us trout Sydney, and look charge of a new deport meat of the College, the Business School He brought the force of a trained and ac tive intellect to bear, and produced a system which was accurate to the most nilflute detail: and at the time of his death the Business College was recognised as one of the highest order, as was shown by the number of Intermedia to Certificates gained each year.

Mr. Farrell had another side to his nature. In his own quiet way he was able lo will the affection and cat cern of the whole School, which was strikingly shown by the attitude of the girls at the beautiful memorial ser:cc held on the morn jug of his funeral, when Dr. Fitchett spoke in very fitting terms of his passing, and. later, at the moment of his burial, when there was silence of two minutes throughout the College. Again, the characteristic itt unselfishness was always shown. Nothing was too much or too difficult, if it could help sc-in cone else, and almost all his time was spent in the working out of fbIfeu'ent schemes for the advancement of the Business School.

The Staff and students all cx ten '1 their deep and sincere sympathy to Mrs. Farrell in her pa-u Q. IT.

S.C.U. Notes.

Owing possibly to the abolition of S.C.U. membership subscriptions in favour of membership cards, our numbers this year have greatly and uleso vedlv increased, reaching 120.

The first meeting of the year was held on March 11, when the officers were elected. The result of the voting was as follows President: D. Ilulding. VicePresident: R. Burton, Treasurer: I. Fithie. Cot,. Secretary: M. Beckett. Rec. Secretary: E. Christensen.

It was decided to hold the meetings during dinner-hour every Wednesday, which was not taken tip by D.S. activities.

We were most fortunate in securing skilful speakers, among tluens being the

11(1, (hiliui(I. who iuiipit-.ssetl ((Ii 11S thi iflulneli(-d' of the individual on his l'ellosva; I he Rev. Mr. Neck, whose subject wite the significance of the Cross;" the Rev. Mr. Lawton, who brought the vision of an ideal world before its in one solemn little meeting: the Rev. Mr. Wylie, ox President of' the Uni velahy (IC., who bis-

cussed the organisation and value of the movement; the Rev. Mr. Heath, who took as his text. 1 Cori nthians iii. 10-13; the Rev. Dr. McCallum, who spoke on Prayer:" and Mr. Reg. Stephens, of the YMCA,, who gave a. breezy and humorOtis discourse on - the Christian—the nonlong-faced man. Mrs. McFarlane, Miss 17rentnall and Rev. Mr. Bremer -gave us an insight into missionary work in China.

The Late Mr. Farrell.

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;udia, and \frjc a, rospeci rvely. 'l'hts type of address is always very popular with the. g;rIs.

Even this brief and inadequate account of the meetings will make it obvious to all that questions both interesting and worth-whIle, are dealt with. Girls who have never or only occasionally been to Union, condemn it, passing such disparaging remarks as, It's like Assembly, only worse," or " too Sunday-schooly.'' Ii' they would only come to a few meetings without a determination to be bored, they would soon find it is neither of these things. Naturally one (lees not go to the meetings for the type of amusement one expects at. a play, Still with more solemn and significant I lungs amusement nfl cii conies our way.

Similarly in the Bible Study Circles. which have been held by Misses Hunt, Erome, McKay, Overend, Rewa Burton and Betty Hall, good fellowship and Ion have been united with the spiritual and the intellectual. The brighter Side of the Union is especially represented by Schools' Day, Executive Conferences, and, above all, Camp. An enticing article in this issue of Silver and Green " should make every C U. member anxious to go to camp this year.

So I would urge every girl to come to Union, this year and following years, to join in its Work and in its play; for, a ft or all, anyone who goes through her School - career without belonging to the movement is missing one side—one interesting sole—of School life and act ivily.---E. C.

Junior Red Cross.

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The Junior Red Cross Circle is still a very important factor in the social part of our School. lltlicugli a. marked i provement was shown last year when each Form undertook to work for its Own special institution, Ave are pleased to state that the Circle has advanced still more during the present year.

At the beginning of first term a meetbig of Forin.c5ptains was held in order to elect representatives from each Form tar

llry U cd Cross Committee. Owing to the a l,once of Miss Pitts from the College, (his year, and the resignation of 0)11' President, Miss Walton, it was necessary to elect two other members of the Staff. These were Miss Lewis, president, and Miss Lyle. treasurer. Before proceeding, we will take this opportunity of' thanking our ex-president and treasurer for their untiring interest in this work. The committee chosen were D. Holding, G. Charles, J. Morris, M. Williams, H. Tolloch, B. Stocks, J. Love, N. Clark, M. Lamble, L. Collett, N. Campbell, J. flirt, D. Benson, J. Knowles, Al. Thomas,and G. Bauld, secretary.

The g' i'ls took up the work in earnest, and during tips) form practically all the Homes were visited by parties of girls from each Form. At the end of the term a special effort was made to raise funds (Jr material. A concert Was given in Fitch ett Hall, and the amount realised was £5. This, together with £4, donated by Junior School, and 12s. from Pound, was equally divided am on gst the Forms. Special credit is due to the Junior School for lherr tine efforts to raise money, and for the large number of gariiieats made by them. rrom a concert, given entirely by their own Forms, a Dran-Pie, Sale of Sweets, etc., they received £16 ils. 50. They have now joined lip with the Circle and have appointed Miss .Jefferies as their representative. Another institution was added to our list when the '' Diploma " Form decided to work for the Neglected Children's 1-1011o", Carlton.

.k special appeal was made for honks. and over 200 of various kinds were given by the girls, and taken by the Prefects to [lie Children's Hospital where a very pleasant afteTuOOil was spent trying to cli cci- the little sick ones-

From the oioflhti of I\hmii'chi to August lPil garments have lieemi made and sent to the different Homes: also a large number 01 scrapbooks.

We feel confident that (lie Hell Cross Circle is now' an essential part of the School, and we would urge all to take a still keener interest in this work, and by so doing make) oui' Circle one that will he worthy of our School. —C. B.

The Swimming Sports

The first important event of the School year took place on Friday, March 7. Special arrangements resulted in a very orderly entrance and dismissal, although. the baths were very crowded. The Junior School sports were held a few days later.

It would be a great improvement if the School championship could be raced over a greater distance than at nresent, for fifty yards, including one turn, is not enough for such a keenly contested event; the skill of the divers would be seen to better advantage if the stand were further from the water. This could only be arranged if the sports were held away from the School, and the time has now arrived to take such a step, especially as six hundred girls cannot be comfortably accommodated in such a building as the School baths.

It is pleasing to note the interast taken in the Swimming Sports, and the high stand a rd of swimming and diving, also the [act that the, results show the names of many girls who do not excel in other branches of sport.

The results are as follows:

School Championship: Queenie Steele.

Over 14: 1. Queeide Steele: 2 Mildred Clarke.

14 and Over 12: 1. Peggy Pasco e;2. Bervi. Leach.

Brea ststroke: Ruth Hoban.

12 and Tinder: Dorothy Anketell.

Life-Saving: Thelma Dawson rfld Dna Legge.

Diving: 1, Phyllis Battesby ; 2, Val,la Epstein

Junior Form Race: Form XX. Senior Form Race: Diploma. House v. School: School.—D. C.

Baseball Notes.

We began this year very hopeful of success, as we had six of last years team back.

The following team was finally decided on by Miss Smvthe: M. Weller (ca ptain). A. Phillips, M. Williams, .1. Healing, W. Joyce, M. Clarke, M. Barkelv, Q. Steele, M. Woodard.

Geelong came to Melbourne to play us in the first premiership match, and we must congratulate them on their welldeserved will. After Easter we played M.C.E.G.G.S. on their ground where we were again defeated. Although the fol lowing Saturday we were again defeated by P.L.C. we hope to ho niuchi boil or in the next round.

We were all very elated at the beginning of the term at the thought of having a coach, Mr. Austin, to help us, and heard that he also enjoys himself on our practice days.

Three of our teani wi ll have led us by the next round, and the ones who will occupy their positions in the team have not vet been chosen.

Diploma ' were SO proud of themselves at having so ntauv of the first team in their Form, that during first term they played a team from the i'ema. nder of the School and succeeded in defeating them.

---M. W.

Basketball Team, 1924.

I; ii)u- (left. to right) QlIe,'tli.' Steele, Ida lTtlue, Mary Cornell. Winnie Jovee. Front Rosy (left to right) ill a,v WellerAiva Pu 11111,5 (Captain) Elsie iii.I1,iteltji,500.

Basketball Nctes.

This year we had five of our old team buck, and after due consideration on Miss Smythe' a part ii first team was chosen. A second [earn was chosen out of the re maining gillS, some of \vllon) were good players.

These were the first and second teams respectively: let 'Team--A. Phillips (espta.int, M. WellOr, F. Mcl-Iulehiaon. M. Cornell, W. Joyce, Q. Steele, I. Fithie.

2 nd Team .—M. Williams (captain) ft Rowlands, F. Edwards. E. Curnow, C. Mattingley. L. Proctor, E. Millikan.

Owing to the illness of two of the second team J. E ['iron and D. Smooch were put in their places.

Our first match was played against P.L.C.s boarders, the niateli resulting in a. draw. The second match was against. Pintona on their grounds, resulting in a victcry for M.L.C. The return match resulted in another victory for M.L.C.'s

1st and 2nd teams. Our next match was against Tintern, vho defeated the lusts by 3 goals, and who were detested by our seconds by 10 goals.

Now we come to the match of the year. which was played against P L C. on our grounds. M.L.C. soon showed theii strength and kept a good lead all, through the game—the final results being 29-15 tsr the Tat Team and 22-12 for the 2nd Team.

Our Sports-mistress (Miss Sol) tile) who is leaving at the end of this year, declares she can walk out of the gate now with her head held up.

The annual Back-to-School's Day was held oil August 7. Just as last year, the lively, present-day girls proved too much for the Old (Tins.

Tile Form matches were taken tip with the usual interest this year, especially among the senior Forms. The final was a most exciting match between Diploma and l-lnnoui' VT., Victory falling- to Honour

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Vt. We take this opportunity to (:ongrati' late Honour VI. on winning the shield.

There was great rivalry as usual be tween 1-louse and School in their watch ths year. Both teams played splendidly for their respective sides, the lucky mica heui School: 26 -13.

On behalf of the team I take this op. portun I ty to wish the teams of 1925 the very best of luck. A. P.

Tennis Notes..

This year again girls did not play oft" for the fours, but the decision arrived at was:

1st Four. M. Beckett, M. Clarke, J. H ealing, C. Frederick.

2nd Four.—D. Clarke, It. 1-loban, M. Vasey, T(. Forster.

Junior Pair.—G. Nettle, H. webl)

In the last two matches against M.C.E.O.G.S and G.C.E.tii.G.g., H. Clarke

lJlyed in M. Beckett's place. and Q. Steele played in the 2nd four.

The 1st. Four began well by defeat a, , , P.L.C. in their first match, and our hopes rose high. However, we tailed to defeat the other learns. Our 2nd Four have not yet met lvi .C.E.C.G.S.

It has been our good fortune to again have Miss Krorne as ow' coach, and we tend to her our heartiest thanks for all her help and interest.

During the first term the Old Collegians gave it,splendid practice each Monday, and we wish to thank them.

One afternoon four Wesley Collegians very willingly came out to play 'aganst its, and we enjoyed the game with them.

Messrs. T. K. and C. Fitchett very kindly came out to give its practica, which was greatly appreciated by the four.

Our thanks are due o Miss Smythe,, for her interest, and we wish her the best ol good torture oil her return to En glan (I

Baseball Team, 1924.

Back 110w (left to right) Sinnie, Joyce, 1,- e lli',tlit,i'. .\Iuric'l VilIianns Madge liarkly, Qucctiie Steele. I"ront Row (left to right) .tiv,, Plillilpa. Uas Wchler (Csi,toin). )iildn'd Clarke, )lai,ili,' Woodard.

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lu rt Ii est limits. Sabbath conies from a Hebrew word which means ' rest," and rest " does not mean idleness.

The tennis results have been diappoiOtlug, although the play at times has been promising. The 1st Four commenced the season with a victory, and things looked hopeful for the years success, but since then they have lost, partly through inability to p0511 home a victory. Individually the team is good.

Minnie Beckett (captain) is keen, has a good drive, is tairly steady, but lacks quickness and alaptability on the court.

In closing, we wish to conpratulate NL.C.E.G.GS. for ga.inng the coveted shield, which Ceulong hue held for the last six years—MB. -

Mildred Clarke is a good all-round player, and is able to adapt herself to what may come. She hasa good style-could be more steady.

Joyce Healing has some splendid shots, a good drive, and is quick at the net, though her net play has deteriorated lately. Her backhand is weak.

Oweucla Frederick has a good style and some line shots, both at the net and from the backline. I-Icr weakest spot is in failing to carry through each point to completion, losing the point when in the correct position. Experience will add greatly to the value of both Joyce and (1 wends in the tea in, and will give them more balance and concentration.

Dorothy Clarke is a reliable, steady player. Although her style is crude, she Flays pluckily and steadily, and in a Incasure compensates for her lack of style.

However, there are high hopes for next year's success, seat least three of the Four are returning—E. V. K.

Debating Society.

The Debating Society was formed at the beginning of the year. The f'rst meeting was held on April 15, and the coin, niittee elected. Miss Hay consented to fill the office of president

At the meeting held on May 7 the subject under discussion was, 'Is Sunday Sport JustifiableT"

Jean Davison opened for the atfirniatiVe side. She said her object was to justify Sunday aport, not to push it Ii) its

Healthful recreation is the best jest and refresher for the man who has been all the week at an office-desk ol working at a noisy machine in a factory.

Doris Tucker and Mary Cornell spoke on the negative side. The argument that we can run on Sunday if we can walk, and play games if WO Can run, is absard.

Churchgoers should be given some Considle-ration--the sermon should not be broken by excited shouts from tennis plaers. An unselfish attitude should oe taken towards those- who want a quiet Sunday. There are six days in which to do all we have to do.

It is not keeping Sunday holy to use it Yet- sport.

In speaking for the affirmative side Betty Hall said that it is ridiculous o cast such a slur upon Australians as to say that unless they are allowed to play games on Sunday the young men and young women will turn to evil. However, manly exercise is a valuable reforming agent in the Case of boys with C: riminual tendencies. Does it seem wise to keep such boys from sport on Sunday—the only -clay -on which they have nothing at all to occupy them?

There are two excel'ent reasons why Sunday sport would not lead to Sunday work, First, the man who wants to get the best results Prom his employees knows that a seven-day week does not pay. Secondly, the trade unions would never allow it.

Mary Cornell spoke next on the negalive sidle, and the subject was open to discussion Some of tile remarks and questions were very much to the point. According to the vote taken as to the merits of the debate, the audience Considered the affirmative side to have set out their arguments in the better way.

After the recent tram strike there was a debate, "Trains versus Buses."

In speaking for buses, Evalyne Smith said that they are more easily stopped, and can easly get out of the way of a drunken lOrry-driver. As tunic is no need to cross to the oiiddle of' the road In

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board them, they are safer for children and old people. K. Si loins, however, on the authority of Mrs. Oh, said that the stepk of the buses are too high.

B. Fo:-ird said that if 0110 tram goes wrong all are blocked, and you are probably in the as one in a hurry to reach your destination. Buses occupy less space. and safet zones are no longer necessary.

Ethleen O'Dwyer and Kathben Simms spoke on the side ol' trains. The wear and tear on the roads caused by buses way mentioned. Trams are safer tHan buses. There are cornplaints of buses going at thirty miles an hour in Collingwood--tram s cannot go too fast. They are always on the rails—tb cii' is no knowing where buses are. The dummies are unrivalled for sight-s ee1lg.

Both Si des handled their matter well, and the side speaking: for trains won he a. small majority.

011 J iilv 2 jill lu'ofllPtti speeches were given. E. Cuttle spoke oil Yellow. Al. Tootell, being observant, was able to give an account of a dog fight. J. Vickers tried to explain why she was unpopular. F. Piesse felt she did not know much about the question of worn en proposing, but said that 511.' would improve as she grew older. H. 1t1 nrdock could givi' its little information as to wils'tlser the modern lover is sea tirnental. Several other girls also spoke. It is to be regretted that all members dill not, at- Bark no tend, earing they might be Front It called upon to speak.

The next. debate to be held as soon as possible is, 'Do boarders get more out of School life than day girls?"

Tile Debating Soeety will help to give girls confidence and freer power of ox-

hiression. There is to be an oratory Prize awarded at the end of the year.

The meetings this year have been held at infrequent intervals on \Vednesdays. The arrangement is satisfactory to nei-

them' the Christian Union nor the Debating Society, it is to be hoped that a more definite settlement will be reached next year, since interest is lost during the long intervals between the debates.—B H.

Tennis Four.

v (left to right) Mildred Clarke, (iwenda Frederick, Uo, (left to right) lijoaje Be,'kett .Jo"ee tli'aIimi.

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The School Play.

This year for the second time the School P1 av was held in the Hawthorn Tools Hall. There, for two nights, under the guidance of Mr. Norman Simpson, our -it Is entertained bilge audiences.

The well-ordered arrangements, and the tireless olor1s of ushers and sweet.sellers, helne.d to in ke both oven jogs successful.

The play itself, ' Mice and Alen," was excellently acted. Kathleen Simms, as the winsome Peggy, Lena Cornell as Mack Einberv, Winsome Stuart as George, and Quoenc e Howell as Mr. Goodlake. reed to be specially commended: while Enid Wa U escin as Johanna Goodlake made an admirable villainess. The remaining actresses, particularly the orphans, deserve our heartiest congratulation

The scenery c :iused in uch amuseiui cut. Boarders were able to pick out among the propertes such objects as Mrs. Marshal Is armchair, Doctor's old-fashioned furniture, and the bedroom curtains belonging to the Senior House Prefect. The prefects likewise recognised sofas, tables, and their own handiwork in the shape of raper flowers. The blaze froni five candles in the ballroom scene on Thursday night caused so much comment, that on Friday night we were pleased to see the nimmniaer increesed to twenty-five.

As "Mice and Men " is not known to many of on,, , readers, it in ght be well to give a short outline cf the plot.

The curtain rises on two servants. Peter and Mrs. Deborah, in the study of Mark Embery. Peter picks up a miniature, and it is on the lady of this ininiatum'e, Mi's. Goodlake, that the story hangs. Captain George Lovell, the hero, who has just been seal, away because of his riotous living, steals back to the study to look for his lost treasure, the miniature. Dc is disappointed in his search, but, instead, finds Peggy, the quaint little newly adopted ward of his unCle. George is fascinated by Peggy's naive manner, and extracts apromise of writing i'mommi her. Then, as he goes away for two whale vosi's. he sings her the beautiful little lyric: -

11 Oh - my I civ es like a red, red los c,'

T vu years later Peggy, under the tni lion of her guardian, has grown into a very beautiful maiden. George has conic lionie again, his infatuation for the lace of time miniature has gone, and now his eves are for I'cggy alone, It Si) happens hiat she goes, unknown to 11cr guardian. to a masquerade. George is there, lint Peggy returns very much subdued on the aria of her guardian, promising In marry him and be good ever after, as she feels that George loves the lady oil the miniature better than herself.

In the last act, Mark Emhery and Peggy are standing, the (lay before the' marriage, in front of the new little roseclad cottage, which is to be their home. Mark Einbei'y is not at his ease, and gives Peggy a letter to deliver to his nephew. Then we see Peggy and George in the garden together, and the, note is read. Everything is planned for their happ: ness, and they are to be rnai'riecl on the morrow. They go inside to inspect their home, and a duet is liecsrcl from within, the same song that was sling years ago.

Oh, my hive's like a red, red ruse."

Mark Em bei'y returns to the deserted garden; lie presses to his lips the flowers dropl'ed by Peggy, and silently goes his Way again. In his generous Way he has made this sacrifice for his nephew and for his ward.

We wish to express our heartiest thanks for the way in which the Weslev Orctiesti'a, kindly ass'st.ed with the music.

Tile £115 which was cleared by this play will go towards the Cato House funds—H. B.

Back-to-School's Day.

On Thursday, August 7, the reunion between tile Old Collegians and the present girls of the College took place.

At two o'clock there was a large gathering in the I0itchett Hall, the Old Collegians en one side, the present gim'ls on the other. The assembly was opened by a hymn and a prayer. Dr. Fitchett then gave a warns welcome to the Old Collegians. In the absence of Dr. Kerman,

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1'iesidenl of the 0CC., Miss Parkin, vice president. addressed the girls. An ad dress was also given by Miss Fergiiso n a loriii er Head-Mistress of the Junior School This iiff(iltled great pleasure to the girls who had been Miss Fergusrijis pupils in the Junior School. Afterwards Miss Ferguson gave a very hearty invitation to her one-time pupils to visit.- Lowthee Hall, of w1iieli she is now Principal.

The assena lily was ranr, toiled by the singing Of the School Song, and we dismissed and broke up into many groups. Many old friends hips were renewed, and many reminiscences of past years I ccalled, these reunions being very dear to both Old Collegians and present girls

Further entertainment was provided by the sports l,etiveeii the 01(1 Collegian's anil

the girls; there being an exciting telili,o match, -in which oor girls were defeated. and a, basketball match, in which we were Victorious..

A most, attractive item of the prograin in e was the afternoon tea, which was provided by the Old Collegians, After a most enjoyable and happy time, our guests depafed, expressing the sincere hope of being with its next year. when many of us will have joined their ranks, and will i'etiirn as Old Collegians to our College.—Q. 11.

Music Notes.

Landon, in his ' Study of Musc in Pill)lie Sehols,' wrote: " Music is a universal language. Where speech fail '. tbor-

Play—" Mice and Men"-1924

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niusij begin. It is th natural medium for the expression of our emotions—the art that expresses in tones our feelings which are too strong and deep to be oxprassed in words."

Landon struck a high note when ho wrote this, and the M.L.C. has always endeavoured, though perhaps not always courciously, to translate his conclusions into practice. Music plays an important part in the life of the student. To those engaged in the study of the many subjects taught in the College, music comes as a tonic and a relief, while to the musical student it provides Scope, as Landon puts it, of expressing our emotions other than by words. Music has been -lefined concord of sweet sounds," and though the noises " that are heard coining from the various music-rooms cannot always be termed a concord of :',yset sounds," the record of the College shows that this important part of the studenUs education has by no means been neglected.

Under the direction of Mr. Frazier, the musical tone of the School has been considerably raised during the past twelve months, due in great part to his sympathetic understanding of those under his care, and in part to the classes he has organised for the encouragement of music.

The Sociables who delighted (?) the boarders on Friday evenings during 1922, have been revived, and give two partsongs, taught by Mr. Frazier, each Friday night at social evening.

At present a great number of the girls are busy Preparing an operetta to be held in the Playhouse next term. To assist in line work it is hoped that a School orchestra, which will finally become a periii all out institution, will be form

There is keen desire that the M.L.C., like many other Public Schools, should have a song-book consisting of songs and melodies which will express the spirit of the College. All girls are asked to contribute melodies and words for this purpose--

Early in second term some of the girls heard the Cherniayski'—the famous Russian trio—and those who were lucky enough to get their autographs were envied by the less fortunate.

Dr. Fitchett it, highly delighted with the progress made by the girls under Mr. Frazier, and we hope that the girls of the future will not disappoint him in this respect.—J. M.

Birthday Night.

When the announcements of certain occasions are made, the words, ' Weather Permitting,' are sometimes added. It was once thought that it would be quite absurd to ever add those words to the announcement of Birthday Night, because Rain appears to he its second name. However, August 22 was a perfect night, with not the trace of a dark cloud to mar the fun of the evening.

For many years it has been felt that the time in which tile boarders' dance, between tea and the alrival of their guests, was too short, and so the maids very kindly arranged to have tea at 5.15 instead of' 5.30. Owing to the fair weather we were again able to have the greens for decorating the dining-hall, and these, together with coloured paper decorations, greatly improved the look of tba ball. After the customary viewing of caps, and passing of chocolate, we started par High Tea" with the appetites of true boarders. We were so glad to have the extra time for dancing, and thirteen or fourteen (lances were fitted in before our adjournment to the Fitchett Hall.

Most of our guests had arrived, but still some werej coming, and there was a great deal of noise when Linda and Marj. -began to play their duet. Only those of us who heard it can realise what the others rnisse, while making such a noise.

We were next favoured with a scene in the kitchen of " Master's " house, and the thrilling romance of Emily was told. Poor Emily admired her 'Aroid so much that she felt it was almost impossible to accept Cook's suggestion, and say that he had broken off the engagement. She did not like to think that he would do anything like that. Ada must have thought that the people had boarders' appetites as she watched the beloved savoury disappear.

We next had rendered to us two good items from the Sociables, and the day.

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g irls showed that, they would like to share the luck of the boarders at Social, by calling for a third song.

The little ones, always looked forward to, came on and showed its some athletic feats, but the majority of their persons was concealed behind a screen held by the two Mis \Vhiteheads. Everyone was greatly amused when heads and heels began to nod at each other.

The boarders were glad to receive Marjorie Taylor into their midst just a few days ago, because they knew that her talent would be much appreciated at the concert. She danced a very pretty dance, and, when encored, she very willingly did the strenuous (lance again, much to the enjoyment of everyone present.

The sufferings of the poor victims in the next item did not seem to arouse much sympathy in the unuds of the audience. Perhaps it was the wearing of the wrong cards, or ther jovial faces when telling of their misfortunes, but they were given less sympathy than most people who are blind, lame, or deaf and d umb.

A few of the graceful athletic boarders executed two very pretty dances. They seemed, to us to he most, intricate. but, the skill with which they executed them, and the richness of their attire, gave us great cnoyn1e.nt. The ventriloquist next discussed certain topics of school life with his friends. Everybody was delighted with his fun.

We have to thank all the teachers, but wipseially Miss Smythe, Miss Shannon, Miss Ball, and the two Miss Whitelleads, for giving its the best Birthday Night we have ever had.

General Elections, 1924.

Almost without warning the School found itself the centre of all the excitemeat, bustle, and party feeling of an election. Three parties were striving for power—the Nationalist, the Labour, and the Country Parties. On different parts of the buildings were posters, such as Don't be an ass! Vote for Sanders!" " Board,.s! Vote for Baker of the Country Party, and get fresh bread;" or 'Vote

fur W ihlianis of the V.a. l'artv.'' hacli Intermediate Form represented a Party, and the work of the elections was carried on by these Forms, under the guidance of various members of the Stall. From each party one candidate was standing for the House of Representatives and three candidates for the Senate. Staff and students alike became keenly interested in the proceedings, and canvassing was carried on with much zest among both upper and lower Forms.

On Tuesday, June 24, the candidates gave their policy speeches to a large assembly in Fitchett Hall. Led by the chairwoman, Jean Davidson, they took their seats on the platform to the strains of time National Anthem.

The chairwoman, having introduced the candidates, Miss Williams began her speech in a forceful and deliberate manner.

As a representative of the Party which had been in power' for so many years, she said that she, wished to point out the great number of improvements which that Party had effected, proving her point by reference to the good condition in which the courts and quad. had been kept, the installation of radiators, the erection of a fine garden wall, and the inclusion of the School in Class A. So she advocated not for alterations but for improvements, such as a properly organised tuck-shop, a more popular method of electing prebets, additions to the library, and an improved sports-ground.

On the referendum question, " Should punishment by the authorities be abolished?" she urged the electors to vote "No," on the grounds that people only keep the law because they fear the law, so that order would only be replaced by confusion, were there no fear of punishment.

In spite of several interjections, the Nationalist candidate's speech, and her ready answers to the audience's questions, made a deep impression.

Miss Baker then outlined the planks in her platform. She stated that though she was prepared to work for the good of the whole community, she would make the welfare of the country people—the boarders—her chief concern.

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Fur their special benefit there were to he , cosy studios built extra meals inaugurated, and six o'clock practice alcolrsliej. Fui ther, for the good of all, it Royal Cornmission on the 1-loin c-Work Question .should be held, while increased facilities for recreation would he provided by new tennis courts, hockey grounds, golf links, and stables. A model farm, where prospective farmers' wives might learn to milk cows and feed pigs, would, she was certain, ensure the happiness of unions between town girls and country men

Miss Baker also supported the negative side of the referendum, and disposed with spirit of the questions put to her.

Then the Labour candidate, Sanders, addressed her ' fellow-workers " in true Yarra Banker style. Outlining the misery of the workers life with its long hours of toil, gaol for those who failed to get through the required impossible amount of work, exams., harsh dress rules, and cold, uncomfortable rooms, she contrasted it with, the easy, pleasant life of the employers, and emphatically declared that the Labour party, and that Party alone, offered the true remedy for these evils.

If returned to power she would lessen the time for working by the establishment of the Dalton system, which had the further advantages of allowing the worker spare time in which to attend nicture shows, especially established for that purpose, or of amusing themselves in the garden, and of economising on teacher's.

Abolition of pnnishrrrent by the authorities would remedy the second evil deteittions would cease, for the worker's love of discipline and order" would 1)1event his doing wrong much more than would fdar of punish mont , Dress rules were to be rfrhde' less rigorous, Og that the labouriniF class might be as prettily Clothed as its employer's. Aeroplanes to Cato House, and numerous elevators, would enable workmen to reach distant Form-rooms without collapsing on the way, while further fatigue would be spared by the cessation of compulsory sport.

She exhorted the elector's with these concluding - wards: ' 'Do you wish to inI prove your condition and that of your fellow-workers, or do you wish to continue in the present form of deadly drudgery?

'X'our can uniy obt-iir'r hotter conditions for' yourselves by returning a Labour main''ity to Parliament Workers, wake mrpt Y ui have slept long euroirpli hi iss Sanders resumed her seat amidst ringing applause,

On June 21 votes were recorded in the baths, which were fitted out as a polling booth. and s-sw the corning and going 01 electors, and the activities of the officers, scrntineer's, and clerks on duty.

The poll was declared in Fitcht.tt Hall the next day, the r'esnits of the voting beIn g: Referendum: ' No " (199-96). House of Representatives: 1, Williams, Senate: 1. Eakins. 2. Forster. 3, Oakley,

The candidates having returned thanks to their supporters and to the electoral registrar and her staff, the crowd left Fitchet.t I-Jail to laugh over it all, and to congratulate the Nationalists on their success. The elections were of great interest and value to its all, and we hope they will soon be held again.

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I love to laze beside the sea, Or sit in sheltered nooks, And let wry best friends speak to me-My heat friends are my hooks.

So far this year has been uneventful to the library. Early this terra we were presented with thirty new books chosen by Or. Fitchett, and all will agree that his choice could not be bettered. We were plea iced to find amongst them " if Winter Comes, "The Second Violin," 11cr Father's Daughter'," and sever al others by well-known author's. It is rather rinPor'tunate that there is not much literary scope. for the younger classes, and we would like to see their calls' answered.

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We desire to express our hearty thanks to Mr. Adanison for the Wesley SongBooks so kindle presented to its b him. They are twofold in their purpose. The knowledge of the gift was greeted with an exclamation of joy which dissolved into a corn plef ely audible groan when it became known that the library alone was to harbour them. However, they determined to make the best of it, and the bright lights '" of the Orpheus Club rallied round the 1 brary piano. Un t'ortunately their joy was short-lived when the prefects who had conic to help suddenly realised their forgotten duty, and ejected he melodious offenders from the piano.

A great number of girls have taken advantage of the library this year, and we trust that in the v ears to come it will continue to grow and thus prove a "best friend"' to many—C. B.

We were very sorry to lose Miss Krome. Owing to ill-health; she had to leave tile House and became a member only of the day-staff. Miss Luke kindly filled her place until the end of term, when Miss A. Whitehead took lip her residence amongst us.

Second term is always a busy one, so has it been this year. Some dozen girls have been taken to a series 01 ConsorVatorium concerts, which has helped them in their appreciation of good m us c.

House Notes.

There being such a. large house this yesr, these notes should tell exciting news.

Early in the first term the Old Girls entertained the new girls by 'a concert. The schoolroom was gaily decked with flowers and greenery, and each girl played her part, in making the whole a great success. Then the new girls in their turn gave a concert to the old girls, and the shouts of laughter that rang out, proved how well it went.

Great excitement was caused during the visit of the Fleet, when we were told that we were to b taken to see over the HM.S. "Hood." It was as well for us that we did not know till the night before, as otherwise no attention would have been given to anything else. Shortly alter nine on the eventful day five treinenclous cliai'abanes drew up outside, the gates to carry its off. Those were not enough, for its all, so a smaller car had to be hired. So when we did set off we were the object of many envious eyes, and again we felt ourselves very superior to the day-girls Arrived at the, wharf, we were shown all over the great ship, and each girl presented a posy (in some cases red roses and l'orget-iJae-nots) to the sailor-lads.

A very interesting and educational afternoon was spent in the Melbourne Town Hall at an illustrated lecture gvell by Di , Stefansson a Canadian, who had recently returned from explorations in the Arctic regions.

The Old Collegians' play, presented this year in the Hawthorn Town Hall, was highly appreciated by us all. I wonder did Algie's ears burn, for his name was certainly heard in all our gossip for clays afterwards.

Prize Snap—A Jeffery.

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Our own School play caused much interest in the House this year. Some of its took part in it, and even the very smallest ones went and enjoyed it immensely.

Carrying out Dr. Fitchett's wish, the Sociabies, under the tuition 01 Mi'. Frazier, have again added to tile pleasure of our social evenings. We have had an unusual number of visitors at our socials —even a singing man came once.

We have been glad to see so many old girls visiting us this year. We now have a visitors' book, so that we Can see whicil girls come during the year.

We are looking forward with great delight to Brthday Night, and hope to make it a great success—M. V.

THE VOICE OF THE SCHOOL. Tuck.

As we all know, an important object is housed in accordance with its importance. A beautiful ornament is Placed in a position of honour. A thriving business is carried on in a suitable building. Now, our tuck-shop is a thriving business, ever increasing, year after year, as more girls enter the School Still, it is carried on in the same old place, with hardly any shelter for poor Mrs. 01)7 for trellis is hardly capable of keepingont wind and rain,

The counter also is most unsteady, and sways alarmingly when a ei'owil of hungry pi rls, clamouring to be served, lean on it. Poor Mrs. 01) is nearly driven distracted. Then, besides being very uncomfortable for Mrs. Oh, it is inconvenient for the girls.

Again, Mrs. 01) has to place her goods on a seat along the wall at the back of ill(? shop, and we think she ought to be provided with shelves. In the elections the queue systeni was promised for tuck. 1)111 it has not yet been put into practice.

Now, think of the good work (lone by Mrs. Oh, and think what we would do without her patient efforts to please us Let us all rally round with an organised effort, to give her a Christmas present to show our gratitude for her personally, and a new tuck-shop to assist her professionally.—N. D,

Berwick Camp, December, 1923.

Hurry, it's time you were in tile hat Ii room:' This, accompanied by loud knockings at our door, was the sign that it was time for us to be thinking of getting up. Owing to the fact that there were twenty four campers and two bathrooms, we each had a fixed five minutes to spend in the bath. Therefore, at the reminder thaf we were keeping others waiting, we effectively woke each other with the help of pillows. The three of us were soon dressed and ready -for breakfast.

Campers know the usual topics that are discussed at breakfast—what were the mysterious noises last night; why are certain people late for breakfast, and what we shall do in the, afternoon. When those topics had been thoroughly commented on, we went to ' tidy" our rooms.

Camp inspection came after breakfast, but there was no need to be fastidiously neat, as it (lint matter what a room looked like if it was originally decorated. If only the School authorities could have seen the artistic way we covered the walls of our looms with illustrations from Humour," we would he certain 01' 100 per cciii. for artistic qualities for the Cato Scholarship. What surprises the camp officers must have had as they inspected: Ellinside,"" The Freezing Chamber." " The Fairy Cottage "---in tact, every room was surprising.

Then Bible Circle. Not the dull, uninteresting lecture that some might imagine it would be, but a miniature debating society, where we were able to discuss any problems in our own lives, or in schoollife generally, of which we had been thinking. It was not long till lunch, when we finalised our plans [or' the afternoon What bright meals we had, with CampMother at the head of the table doing her best to he heard above all our noise, while we--but this ought not to be mentioned—tried to conceal bread in out pockets so that we could make toast afterwards.

Rest hour caine after lunch, but one hasn't time to rest, at camp. Every afternoon presented some new enjoyment. The fancy-dress afternoon was one of our happiest. It was amazing what a variety

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of costumes were originated, ' Juliet nevey looked so angelic as she did when lying, a pale corpse, in an M.L.C. blazer; and now no one would recognise one of the niggers whose short Plaits stuck out so beautifully.

After tea we played inside or outside, according to the weather, Listening to The Lighter Side of School Life," and The Young \'isithrs," quite made up for our disappointment at the wet evenings. Then came our evening, meeting, when we sang out, favourite hymns, and one nt the officers gave us a short, helpful talk.

Lights out, please," Perhaps after lights were supposed to be out, we had some or our greatest fun. It ivoui be impossible to go to sleep without first lulling ourselves—and those in the next l'00111—With " Nobody Loves Me," and " Ain't Nobody's Darling," and other authorised and unauthorised camp songs. Think of lying awake at twelve, and remembering the snowballs—and bottles—at the side of the bed! What wonderful things happened after lights were out!

These are just a few of the enjoyments of one clay at camp. No wonder no one wanted to leave Berwick after- a week at the Students' Christian Union Camp, this year—F. M. S.

Th!s article was written for advertising purposes—the writer has tactfully omitted to state this —Editors.]

The Magazine.

Before 1921 our School magazine laboured under the title and form of 'The Bluebell." The three issues at'" Silver and Green ' have certainly been a great i ccipr'overnen( on previous rirrnb€rrs of the above-mentioned late, unlamented magazine. After it was laid to rest marry new features came into being , with " Silver- and Green," but there is still much that could be dcne.

For one thing, ' Silver- and Green needs inure illustrations. This year, photographs of tire Sports' teams have been included, but there is roam l'or- more

such groups, The Prefects' faces already adorn the magazine—then why not those of the girls popularly known as "Asses " ? A group of the Form-captains would also be welcome.

Last year two prizes were given for drawings, yet only that whining the first prize was published. We would like to see the next-best, too. In the prose and verse sections, the prize contributions are. not the on lv ones publrshed—surely there are other drawings worthy of publication besdes the best one or two.

Such reforms would perhaps necessitate the enlargement ni our magazine. Additional space could, however, be secured by omitting the Old Collegians' section. It is to be feared that such items of news as " Mrs. John Smith-Brawn (Olga Oldcolieg-an), has r'etur'ned from England," or Freda Formerp'upil announces her engagement, to Mr. Ardentwooer," hardly interest the present generation enough to warrant taking up so much valuable space. The Old Collegians have a magazin e of their own in which to print such information.

Girls are frequently heard to lament that 'Silver and Green " is not either enlarged or printer], every term. But, unless all girls with the ability to contribute i-caUse their- dirty to the magazine, or the Muse inspires, more often those faithful few who do do their bit, it will be little use enlarging Silver and Green." .A small magazine, containing readable literary efforts is hatter- than a large or frequently published magazine in which the extra space is filled up by a despairing editor, with decidedly feeble contributions.

It is perhaps a little late to urge girls to do their share for this issue of Silver and Green," but as some author or other said, " There is a past, which is gone for ever, but there is future that is still our own.,- and future issues of the magazine.

I can close with no better- words than those winch concluded the speech of the Labour u-arrcliclate at the recent School electrons—Wake up, School! You have sicit. long O0O gin! —U. H. F.

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Pound.

To the Editors of " Silver and Green."

Dear Mesdames,—We fully realise that the appearance of the Form-rooms has improved since the institution of pound, but the authorities are too severe in the execution of the rules.

Speaking from Cato House, cases were impounded from the studies. The rest of the School finds cases, and even personal belongings, missing from the Form rooms. When girls have returned from the sports ground or from watching a match they have found their home-work books—left in tidy piles on the desks—gone.

There is a necessity for pound when girls carelessly leave books on the floor, window-sill, mantelpiece, and piano, but the facts of the case should be considered before articles are confiscated—Yours, etc., E. H.

To the Editors of ' Silver and Green."

Dear Mesdames,—The complaints of E. H. are unwarranted, and her suggestion that 'the facts of the case should be considered," impracticable. It is impossible to draw the line between girls who leave books about carelessly, and those who leave them about tidily.

Such persons as E. H. would do well to consider that the Form-rooms have to be swept and that they make unnecessary work for the domestic staff when they leave books on the floor and coats and cases on the desks—I am. etc.,

METHOD

Five Subjects for L.C.

To the Editors of ' Silver and Green.'

Mesdames,—i would like to bring to your notice a. subject which is of great importance. I refer to the fact of girls in Pass VI. having to take five subjects this year instead of four, as formerly. This surely concerns practically every girl in the School—Prom the Junior SchYl prattler, who will in due time do the Leaving Course. to those girls doing Jo-

terniediate this year and probably Leaving next.

Because of this extra subject, many girls are forced to continue subjects at which they are failures, are forced to take subjects that they, after having scraped through in Intermediate, expected to thankfully bid adieu to in their Leaving year. But no Fate (in the shape of our teacher's), willed otherwise. And so, with aching brows and weary brains we plod on. Each teacher expects about (at least) one hour's work each night on her subject, and seems surprised to find that we are not allowed to stay up till twelve o'clock each night. As it is, after our strenuous clay's work we struggle through home-work when we should be resting. What more pitiful sight can be imagined —a girl painfully toiling over her homework, half-asleep. In the words of George Essex Evans, "Where the weary pen and brain plod on, 'neath the white electric light." Imagine, if you can, our sufferings.

I out it to you—Is it right, is it just that we should be thus over-worked and have extra and dinner-time periods inflicted on us to work in the extra lessons? Echo, in the person of weary, over-worked Pass VI.-ites, answer's "No!"—Yours, etc., EVE LINDSAY GOTCFI. Sport. -

To the Editor's of ' Silver and Green."

Dear Mesdames.—I wish to protest against the School rule lately introduced. which says that all day-girls must leave the College grounds by 3.30 every afternoon. It is stated that, as domestic arrangements interfere, it is not possible for girls to remain later, and th'ht sports grounds and tennis courts are all in use for Form sport. It could surely be arranged for one cloak-room to he cleaned in the morning; and i'egai'di ng the second difficulty everyone knows that there are marry occasions when all the courts are not in use after school.

We are fortunate in having five tennis courts, which is more than two of the other big public schools have, and while

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this rule remains these are wasted, or a school rule is broken. It is significant tbat the School which has an unbroken record of victory for many years, allows its girls to remain until five o'clock every afternoon, and surely this is one link in the chain of their success. If the present rule had existed years ago we would probably not have a tennis or baseball team at all, Vol without patient practice, !inprevenient is impossible, and half an hour a week will not produce champions.

Our hope for the future is in the younger girls of the School, many of whom show great promise. They should be encouraged 'and given every opportunity to take up sport seriously. I believe many of them would like to watch the practice of the first teams, but when they are promptly sent home, can we wonder if they lose interest, and can we blame them if we have a small attendance at our matches? Lack of support and encouragement does much to lose a match.

It is very disheartening to note the way in which some gills misuse their sports period, but this might be overcome by cooperation with some of the best School players, who would be very willing to I elp. As Tilden einphasises, keenness is the all-important factor in our games, and it is not fair to the coaches, who spend many hours in training inter-School teams to have insufficient, material on which to work

At present the attitude of the School towards sport is to be lamented. The Pact is forgotten that our reputation is made or marred by the results of our interSchool matches, as well as those of public examinations, How many of our Senior girls are anywhere near the standard of the 2nd IV.? And yet tennis means so much to a girl when she has left school, for the game is growing in popularity year by year, and school is the only place for the majority of girls to learn to play.

We are not very successful in interSchool matches, because the spirit of the School is not with as, and it never will he until we can give every girl a fair chance. teach her to appreciate it, and make the best of it.

If sport were placed in its proper position, extra lessons would never be allowed

to interfere with team practice. Our aim ought to be to produce Public School girls in the truest sense of the word, and this will not be achieved until games and lessons are considered as parts of one avhole. The importance of this is obvious when we consider the awarding of Rhodes Scholarships.

If we continue as at present, we are killing tile sporting instinct which is sleeping, and which only wants a little care and attention to be aroused, so that we may be enthusiastic for the supremacy of our School in sport as well as learning. That the sporting spirit does exist is proved by the demand for the two basketballs which are shared by six hundred girls,

If' tile offending title exists much longer, we must give up all hope of ever possessing the Tennis Shield and Baseball Cup, and become reconciled to the idea of a school without any public school spirit.

—D, C.

FORM NOTES.

Honour VI.

Cato House or Dreamland.

Scene I: Gem study. Time about eleven On windy, wintry day.

Poetical license present in large quailtities.

Several learned maidens reclining in luxurious armchairs, round a blazing fire. Timid knock, Enter lags from Pass VI.

Fag

Your coffee and your toast are ready now, Before your royal presence do we bow, And wait on bencled knee your next desire, PYen tho' it bel to bring coal for the fire.

Metallic tinkle of 'phone.

First Learned Maiden Bring hither, child that wretched telephone; Aroint thee, lags, we wish to be alone.

Answers 'phone Hello—Oh, no, we are not ready yet.. We like not Chaucer, so we'll have Macbeth.

Buzz, buzz, Pur-l'-g

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Second Learned Maiden: Hark! is't not the approaching aeroplane, Bearing the instructress of our nimble brain, She cometh to . Rude awakening, girls hurriedly gather their books. The sound we heard, worse luck, was not the 'plane, But our instructress puffing up the lane.

Scene It.: Cato House in reality. Bare, tireless study.

First Wretched Maiden (rubbing her eyes): Fallen, fallen, fallen, Fallen Prom our high estate.

Second Wretched Maiden: Alas! we have nor hope nor fire, Nor fags within this bleak abode.

Pass VI. On Dit.

That we are still walking ' to Cato House.

That we are over-worked.

That our mistresses "actually" refuse to believe it.

That the Rule of Silence " is observed in our study.

That the Staff think our silence can be heard.

That Honour try to tyrannise over us.

That we are expected to barrack for them.

That someone has given up betting snowballs.

That we like bobbed hair.

That we have too much of our own way."

That we are " still very young."

That we are not allowed upstairs.

That we have all been.

That the Staff " don't need practice in speaking."

That "the girls do."

That we have set the ' Rape of the Lock '' to music.

That our Form mistresstold us we could not write blank verse.

That we tried.

That we couldn't.

Form. V.a.

The great goddess, Education, sat on her throne amidst her many subjects, and questioned them one by one. Somewhere in the. " queue," waiting to give an account of his actions, stood the servant Fivai." An observer would have said that, though he appeared to be impressed by the greatness of Her Majesty, he seemed confident that his report would be received with approval.

At last his turn came, and lie was is the great " Presence." with bowed head and fast-beating heart.

Then a pleasant, though dignified, voice said: "Give an account, my servant, of your doings since your last at'dience with me in December, 1923."

"As you know, Your Majesty, my duty is to work a passage through the dense forest which lies between the towns Sub'Inter" and "Inter." Well, I successfully swain the river Firstermexam," and am about two -miles from that fearful stream, " Secondtermexam." Yet 1 have great hopes Your Majesty, of reaching that wonderful city of Inter " before the end of the year. On the way I met ' Fivebe," and defeated him with the aid of seven able-bodied girls and a basket-hall; but, alas! " Honoursix " defeated me with his basket billteam.

A tall, dark-haired maiden met me. On the way and complained of my untidiness. To please her, I reformed myself greatly. You see here, Your Majesty '—here lie produced a dainty blue bag—" a very suitable receptacle for my sandshoes, which get very untidy-looking during my long tramp through the -forest. Will your Majesty permit me to make one coinplaint? It is this: When I leave my tent to go on short exploring expeditions, I must be loaded down with IIIY poSSC55OnS as, if I leave them, they are mysteriously spirited away to a place which is known as ' Pound.' My adventures have not been unmixed with diversion, for I was elected as the member for the House of Representatives. My adversaries were Fivehe ' and ' Fivesee.' i can only end my account by saying that I hope it has pleased Your Majesty."

The goddess smiled graciously, and, placing her hand on his head, said, ' Well done, thou oOd and faithful servant."

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Form V.b.

The new year saw many changes in Vb., and there seems to be no doubt that most of the notables in the Senior School are to be found here.

We offer our congratulations to Marjorie Holding on being appointed to the elevated position of Form Captain, This is a high honour as there are many other aspirants who think they could till the position as well, and consequently the competition was extremely keen.

Our lieutenants, Ailsa Warne and Rene Owen, give adequate support to Marjorie, and are surely two officials of whom the class may be justly proud.

Atlas Warne is in charge of charity.

Elsie Millikan was elected Sports Captain

Rene displayed her official ability to full advantage at the elections recently held in the school, being selected to the high and much envied office of chief police-woman.

We have also Dorothy Baker, whose oratorical powers are astounding. and were first realised when she most ably stood for us in the elections, and of her we expect great things, as she undoubtedly will be one of Australia's foremost stateswomen in the far distant future.

In the literary world we are not without fame. The poetical achievements of some of our Form have attained schoolwide popularity. The sentiment of the poems is very powerful, and some have been known to weep on perusing productions of these poetical geniuses.

The sporting side of our Form is not a brilliant one, as we are all swots," and therefore cannot devote the time to it that V.a. does. Although V.a. boat as at basketball, we can claim death but not dis honour, and our vengeance will be fully satisfied when we have the privilege of beating them at tennis in the near future.

We have one or two girls in the class Who at swimming show " great form,." and their duck-like propensities all but won 'or as the Form flag race.

Our Form-room is rather unfortunately situated, owing to the splendid view obtained of operations in the Tuck Shop, and we consider it an unfair disadvantage, and implore Miss Foreman to be l)siie'lf

and try to understand our feelings, and tack of interest, as the hour approaches ilinnei'-time.

Altogether we consider ourselves to be a model Form, and we hope we shall always uphold the honour of the School,

Form V.c.

A present day-boarder, practising diligently in No, 8. fell asleep under the soothing influence of a tune played by one of her companions in No, 7. It was not a peaceful sleep; but a troubled one. She had this dream'. Two saintly-looking uluch-befrilled " old girls-," whose gaze had always haunted her during lessons in this room, glided from their places in the honour groups, and looked with sad eyes round the room. One, with head held Painfully high (this being caused partly by her dignity, and partly by a high-boned choker "), on seeing the student, said, Good-morning, my deal."

The student, though dumb-founded, could not help but giggle as She thought of the Present-clay, " Halle, old bean!"

" Ali, "sighed the one with the frills, "this is the dear old room where we worked With such diligence in our sch oold ays. But, who has this room now? Surely not the Sixth Form? Sixth Formers were tidy. qitet and diligent in my time,"

To this the student answered, " We are V.c., who moved into No, 8 this year. But after so many years of peace, this old room needs waking ill)."

But what extraordinary things you do, my dear," sighed the first; "in my time this room was a sanctuary of peace, a Place for work. But now you even hold concerts in here. I have seen the girls use the window as an entrance; and one day they actually had a funny little man called Toni Midgett to entertain th ein,'

The student replied, 'Although we may liei'liaPs be noisy, yet we have plenty of ,sport and work."

What sport, my dcci'? I did play a little croquet in my time." On being told that the games now played Were baseball and basketball. the "old girls'' were astounded.

And from your places in those Honour rn'al'ps " said the student, you will p-rob211,

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ably See many more Forme much noisier than we are, and 1vrhap5 Nou will Uiink of the good times you have missed."

The two befrilled ones continued to walk, or rather glide, roliuti t1i0 room sighing.

Then the student was awakened by the barbarous clanging of the study bell.

Form Diploma.

Being a Form where commercial terms, long tots,typewriting, and shorthand are of daily occurrence, We find it most difficult to lower ourselves to the extent of writing Form notes in plain English. How ever, we shall attempt it valiantly, and try to tell the School some of the things which concern us alone.

We began the year well in the way of sport, by beating the School at baseball and winning the swimming; for fear of it sounding too fishy, we had to allow Hon. VI. to beat as at basketball—a most selfsacrificing thing to do, as we had the Old Collegians looking on.

Success has also come to us in the domestic line. We carried off the prize given by the prefects for homemade sweets; and made so many garments for the Neglected Children s Home, that we were able to go to Royal Park one day, play with the babies, and take them gifts.

in the field of work, too, we have several things to mention. AS a class we would like to express our thanks to Gwen Bauld for the way that she carried on Mr. Farrell's classes during his illness. We always enjoyed our lessons with Gwen although sometimes, we fear, she was trie.l with our pranks almost beyond endurance. Now we are again drven in eighth period by Mr. Lemon, and although many of us look upon him as an out friend, we are loth to do Capital A's and B's as though we were back in Junior School.

P.S,—Diploma does not only win honour for sport and work, but also for the tidiest loom in the School.

Collegiate V.

Altogether we number thirty six. The majority were new girls, this year, but we all soon got to know one another, and now no one could find a jollier Form.

At the swiluming sport, , field during First Term, although we only came second in our lace, our Form Representatives swam splendidly. They were Jean Leigh, Doris Bew, Grace Dull. and Phyllis Simpson.

We had bad luck in basketball, this season, being beaten in our first match by Lower V., but Are We Downhearted? No! The tennis matches have still to be played, and we have every reason to believe we will be successful.

During Second Term our Forni.mistress. Miss Horlock, took some of our girls to visit the Kindergarten. We took with us a large parcel of singlets, and pretty dresses of every description. The name o.f the Kindergarten we work for is Yooralla." Doris Bow goes around every week and collects our pennies With Which we buy wool and material. It means fewer vidits up tuck," but we have all survived the sacrifice so far.

This year the Protects' Play, called Mice and Men," was a great success. We helped by selling tickets, making sweets, and giving chocolate boxes.

We have several budding authors who have made, and are still making, brave at.tempts at prose, verse, and sonnets, and who are strongly encouraged by Miss Walton.

Before we finish we would like to thank our teachers t'or putting up with us so patiently, and to wish the future Collegiates the best of luck, and to express a hope that they will have as good a time cs we have had this year.

Form V.b. Special.

Try for everything ' is the V b. Special motto, and as a result, although none of us have yet proved either Atalantas or burners of the midnight oil, V.b. Spe cial seems to have been in everything.

Basketball has been the game so far, and we reached the semi-finals. In this we surprised ourselves, as there had not been much opportunity for practice together. Now, with the rest of the School, we are turning our attention to tennis, and rumour tells of two young damsels who braved the cold one morning, and spent from seven o'clock till half-past on

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the teutlis eOWt, and came off so much wiser that they decided not to repeat the experiment.

One of its appeared in brocade at the School play, Willie two others paraded in first cousins to the wheat sack.

We have sent two parcels to the Collingwood Mission, and intend to send another soon, though not, perhaps to the same place.

Lastly, let its pass a vote of thanks to our Form-mistress, Miss Walton, for having secured us a class-r000m in Fitchett Hall, and so preserving ItS from those stairs in the Swimming Block.

Form XX.

Here we are, at sport and at work. Twenty this year has it rather good basketball team, and an excellent swimming team. In the basketball match with V.c. Special, we won by six goals. The team captain is Marjory Taylor, who was absent at the beginning of the match, much to our dismay, for she was our only hope. When She appeared, Twenty's spirits rose with a bound. Unfortunately, in the match with Diploma, We lost—three of the team being absent through illness.

At the swimming Sports, our team won the Junior Championship, and champion swmlmel' Vaida Epstein, came second in the (living.

During first term, we worked most diligently for the Kindergarten; so early in second tot rn a party of nine paid the Boroondara Kindergarten children S Visit. and took a parcel of clothing. We had a very enjoyable time.

On June 26 we held an election in the Form, the speakers for each party being: Nationalist.. Verna Watson; Labour, Jean Simmons; Country, Reta Swann

Interesting and instructive speeches were made, the speakers displaying a l'emarkable knowledge of the needs of the States. The results showed the Nationalists to have a small majority, Country being second. The Labour speaker deserves special commendation, as she had very little time to prepare her speech.

At the School concert in aid of the missions, held in Assembly Hall, Verna Wat on and Marjorie Taylor each gave an in-

teretin itern—Verna a recitation, and Marjorie an Italian dance, Twenty has a new flag, of which they are justly proud. Its colour is beautiful, and the silver star embroidered on it looks splendid.

We desire to thank Frieda Kruse, our Form-captain and sports-captain, for her efficient leadership. The lieutenants, Jean Henry and Beryl Apthorpe, too, have proved excellent assistants for Frieda.

We wish all future Twentys good luck, and hope they have as good a time as we have had,

Form XX.a.

124 finds the old IV.a. girls scattered to Remove, Lower V., and mostly to XX.a. At the beginning of the year, our Form room was in the baths' building, but after a few weeks we were moved to the Gil Is' Block.

Our is Miss Strout, Our Form-captain Flora Howard, and the two lieutenants Gwyn Wa.Iduck and Joyce Thomas

This year we are supporting the Montague Free Kindergarten. Miss Simm goes shopping for material, with which to make garments, whenever our treasurer, Hazel Webb has received enough money from the girls.

In Our first basketball match against yb. special, we were defeated. We did not excel in the swimming sports, but w mean to shine in baseball and tennis.

XX.a. says 'Good-bye" till next year, when they will be XX.a. no longer.

Form Lower V.

Do you mind giving your attention to Form Lower V. and its World for a few minutes, please? Well, here We are again, working busily and happily, thinking of the days past when Lower V. knew how to play basketball, and the other Forms knew it, too; but all good things come to an end, and Honour VI. blocked our forward march. But we were in the semifinals, and we owe much to our sportscaptain, Nancy Legge, and also our Form. captain, Nance Austin.

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Our Form consists of twenty-nine girls, ol' whom six are boarders. The alteration of Form-rooms in First Term caused us much trouble, for instead of No. 19, we hdd to climb all those weary stairs to No. 13. The chedrful look of radiators has not yet been seen. Perhaps the room is too small to allow space for it; also, considering the lively girls we are, and out strong vocal powers, we may be thought not to need one.

We bought a large number of boxes for the Prefects' Play, and sold as many tickets as possible. We will be choosing our tennis four soon, and hope to do well in the baseball and tennis matches.

As there has not been much excitement in Lower V. this year, our Form notes are consequently short; so we shall close by hoping the Lower V. girls of 1925 will en. joy themselves as much as we have.

Form V.c. Special.

Seventeen girls are we, The happiest Form at M.L.C.'

At the beginning of this year we had No. 16 for our Form-room, the only inconvenience being the curious odours which came from the Chem. Lab., which is next door; but too soon were we to find that there was truth in those old words, The old order changeth yielding place to new;" for we were given No. 19.. No, 19 is commonly known as The Drawing-Room," and is generally to be seen littered with drawing-boards, T-squares, and other of the artists' paraphernalia, in spite of the efforts of the teachers and monitresses to keep it tidy.

Miss McDonald. who is our Formmistress, is often annoyed at our good attempts 1.0 form a straight line, which usually is a crooked one.

We were very unfortunate in our basketball match against XX., but we all fought hard, and were only beaten by a few goals. We wish XX. the best of good luck in their other matches. We hope to do something dashing in the way of tennis, however, as we have a fairly strong team, and Miss Parsons is an excellent teacher, and we all thank her for the trouble She takes with us.

We help the Cheltenham I-lowe, an have done as well as can he expected from so small a Form. We hope to have a large Parcel ready soon.

In closing we wish to t,han'k all teachers who have helped us in the past year, and to wish the V.c. Special girls of future years all the happiness and prosperity which has been ours.

Form Remove.

The Remove " Form-room, commonly known as the Lecture-room, is very convenient for some subjects. Cooking, for instance. The cooking school is next to the Form-room,, and all utensils needed may easily be obtained.

In many other ways the room is beau tifully situated. It is very close to the tuck-shop,' and if the girls are let out as the bell rings for recess, they have a good chance of' getting what they want. Without bruising other people's feet, and being bruised themselves.

The Form-Doom is also inconvenient. There are three doors and three windows, and the loom is very seldom without a draught. The room is also very cold, and the scarcity of radiators makes it more so. There is little space to move around, as the rom contains a gas-stove, a cupboard, a sink, and a table and a piano, as well as seven desks.

Attendance and punctuality are exceptionally good, there being •few late or absent.

The work for the Kindergarten is also very good SeveiJ large pal-eels were sent last term, and when some of the girls were taken to visit the Kindergarten, they were able to carry with them suitcases containing several pairs of shoes, as well as clothes.

Girls who were in " Remove," and have left school, think so highly of their Form that they often send in clothes for the Kindergarten.

Although Lower V. won the basketball match by one goal, it has not disheartened our team. They are looking forward very eagerly to the next match, which they hope to win.

One other thing our Foi'in is noted for is the straightness of its line as it marches

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to and Yi'oni Fitelielt Hell, When oDier Forms break through our line and maki it look bedraggled, that is not. our fault and we should not be seriously blamed for It.

Form Upper IV.

Sub-Kditor,— Only live more days before the Form Notes have to be in!'

Five! It takes about a week for ii.q to do Notes! So—here we start.

We possess a small but very airy room. (In fact, the chink between the door and the floor had to be closed up with a sack because a terrific draught came through.) But our view makes up for our disadvantages, as we are on the second floor of the baths' building (dearly wishing for an elevator!)—and are almost on a level with the Tower!

Lustily contributing to the shouts at the Swimming Sports, we helped our team, so that they came third! Unluckily, we had not our flag, so were unable to wave it. (Indeed, other Forms were waving their emblems so wildly that one of them fell into the water!)

In second term we began the basketball matches, and were drawn against IV.a., whom, after a great game, we heat by one goal. Again, we played IV.B., and one goal was the narrow margin by which we won. But a few days later we were beaten (in goals, but not in spirit) by Lower V.

Some of us visited the Montague Kindergarten in second term, and, carrying many parcels on our way, we returned full of news, which interested the rest greatly. All hope to visit the Kindergarten at the end of the year.

We wish success to next year's Upper J\ and heartily wish that they will be relieved from those stairs!

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SONG OF UPPER IV.

There was sound of revelry by clay; All Upper lVs bright spirits had gathered then

Her Brains and Genius, and her bright array Of tennis champions and unbeaten team,

Twenty-eight lie—el—is bat happily, and when Shouting arose, with its voluptuous swell Of ' Lend 's your home-work. Margaret,' Where's my pen?l And all went merry as Three-Thirty Bell. Bar hush hark! a deep sound strikes like a rising knell!

Did you not hear it? No, 'twas but your mind, Or the tran1s roaring up Glenferrie Road. On with the shouts! Let joy be unconfined! No rest till night, when cases we shall load

With heavy school-books, and shall thankfully seat Ourselves in trains and trains, with Weary feet.

But hark! that heavy sound breaks in once more, As if the baths its echo would repeat, And nearer, clearer, sterner than before— To your seats! It is!—it is the mistress at the door!

—Rosemary Heath.

Form IV.a.

Seven and twenty gills are We. Happy and cheerful as you can see; The reason we're happy is easy to say, We're fond of our work as well as our play.

At the beginning of' the year Forms IV.a. and IV.b. were united. The Form was too large, so we were separated into two Forms, IV.a. and IV.b. We were given the school-room, which is too large for a small Form such as we are, and we cannot make it pretty, even with all our efforts.

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We voted for our Form-captain and lieu tenants, who are: Form'captain, Dorothy Anketell; Lieutenants, Meg Hui'rey and Betty Turner. Joyce Solomon is our sports captain. They fulfil their duties very well.

During first term we played a baseball match against IV.b., and We won—our only sports victory for the year.

A concert was given in aid o the Red Cross Fund. This was during first term. We gave a small scene from Nicholas Nickleby " which was successful. Joyce

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Solomon took the part of Niclateby; Addle Levy took the part of Mr. Squeers Edna McCrea acted Mrs. Squeers' part, and other girls acted as time poor, in-treated boys.

The Swiinnung Sports were held tlom'iimit first term. A number of girls itOiii our Form entered for them, r1lmev were fain V successful.

We played IV.b. in the Basketball Tuna namnent, but were beaten. A few days later we played Upper IV., who beat us also.

\/e.are working for Montague Kindergarten. We are going to visit them some time soon. We have made singlets. and dresses for the children, all(] last time they were very pleased with them.

The Prefects' Play was held tit tel It was a great success.

We have had our ph otogi'a ph taken and we. were taken with Junior School. Our Form is a very happy Form and with all its faults it swim images to get on well in its ugly Form-room.

Our Form honours its colour—chestnut iinoiv n.

Form IV.b.

At the beginning of the year l'om'm IV. b. was a very b'g and noisy Form, so lV.a. and IV.b \vem e divided into thee Forms, Miss Luke being made our Form mistress.

The Sivimining Sports were as exciting as ever, and quite a number of our girls competed. Form IV.b. won the Junior flag race, arid Form XX. won the senior, so we had to swim against them. They heat us, but not by very much.

We have made several thimigo for the Methodist Home at Cheltenham, and we expect to 'take them down next term, when the weather is finer.

In tile tennis team this year are Betty Fraser, Joyce Ibbott, Ena May, and Lesley Griffith.

The basketball season is nearly over now. We played Lower IV., and we heat them. Lower IV. Play a very good game of basketball. 1-laying beaten them, we had to play Upper IV. They beat us by one goal. It was a very exciting niatC'.ii. So we have had a very interesting year hotj- in worim and sport.

Form Lower 1V.

Twas a bright, sunny morning in Feb rum', when we returned to yhoo1. We were all rather nervous coming into Lower IV. as it. is the first class in Middle School, but, ii e 50015 gut over that feeling.

'

Barbsra Carson is our Form-Captain and Melee \Varne and Dorrie Ceri'utty are our I ieutelse nts. Our Snorts captain is Cecile G oldie, and our Sports lieutenants are Nance Ey.gm'il and Barbara Caison.

We played Junior School at tennis and were successful, although we only had a scratch team, but we must not boast as we only won by one game.

We played IVb. at basketball, but we were defeated; the games being 17-3.

We have a good many pet names in our Form, such as Corky, Carsy, Bitto, Gran Liz, Poll, Squib. hobo, Warty, Moulty, and many others.

We were \'ery sorry when Miss Cook loft us, b u t it did not make much difference, because we have another very very nice teacher. It has been very coitLising since Miss Whitehead came., as there are two Miss Whitelueads; and we said we would have to call them Miss Whitehead A. and Miss Whitehead B.

We are all very interested in the Junior Red Cross, and are busily making gar ments for it. We were also interested in covering boxes for the Prefects' Play for a few weeks, when suddenly it came to a full stop, one clay, when the girls 1an away and left the room untidy; so we were not allowed to cover any more boxes.

Miss Fraser is our Form-mistress, and we now all form a happy class of twentyseven au-is, of whom seven were new at the beginning of the year.

RIDDLES—LOWER IV.

Q—\Vhg do Lower IV. g iris have plenty of room?

A —Because they have miles (Y. Miles).

Q.—Why are Lower IV. girls like a history book?

A.—Because they have a Burke (U. Burke)-

Q.—Why does Lower IV. Form-room al ways smell sweet?

A.—Because they have a flower among them (A Flower).

SILVER AND GREEN.

Q.—Why do Lower IV. girls have plenty of gloves?

A —Because they have a glover among them (D. Glover).

Q._-Whv are Lower IV. always dressed well?

A —Because they have a tailor among them (S. Taylor).—M. Warne.

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES.

In the new School year the first item of interest was the election of Junior School officers. The School-Captain was elected by a general vote of the Junior School, and the Form-lieutenants by the r respective Forms. They were as follows:

Captain of Junior School: Ruth Le Couteur.

Lieutenants Form liLa.: Mavis Swan, Margaret Carson.

Lieutenants Form Rib.: Lilian Arthur, Margaret Passingham.

Lieutenants Form fl.a.: Mavis Mcl3ean. Elise Rothberg.

Lieutenant Kindergarten: Betty RobinSon.

As the Swimming Baths were open during the early part, of the first term, full advantage was taken, and great- enthusiasm prevailed Preparing for the Junior School Swimming Sports.

The latter took place on Monday, March 11. All the items were thoroughly enjoyed. Lilian Arthur. of Form IlI.b., obtained the championship of the Junior School, and (lid some excellent swimming and diving.

During the first term a concert was held in order to raise funds for the Junior Red Cross. This took place on the afternoon of May 14, in the Fitchett Hall. All the Forms in the Junior School contributed items, and a very successful programme was arranged. The parents were invited as well as the Upper School. It was a great success, and the sum of £ 1$ is 9d. was obtained for the Junior Red Cross Fund.

At the close of the concert Mrs. Le Couteur very kindly presented the Swimming prizes to the ones successful at the Junior School Swimming' Sports,

The Branch of the ,Junior Red Cross has been working for the Collin'-wood Mission Free Kindergarten. The first psi'ccl was sent on May iIJ, and consisted of three articles made by the children, and contributions of clothing and provisions from the parents.

The second parcel was sent 011 June 13, and contained twenty-six articles made by the children, and contributions of old clothes.

On July 17 a party of children visited the Free Kindergarten in response to a 'kind invitation from the Directress, and took with them their third contribution, of forty garments, made by themselves, and also a quantity of clothing sent by the parents, which suggested that their enthusiasm for the -Junior Red Cross was as keen as the children.

To help with the. funds of the Junior Red Cross a Sweets Day was held on June 26, and brought in £4 us. 5d, for the Fund.

Form lILa also al ranged a bran-pie for tile same Fund, and sent as a contribution the sum of £2 6s. Gd.

Form lila. deserve a hearty cheer for the enthusiastic way they worked and arranged their bran-pie.

Tile library has been thoroughly overhauled and replenished with new books, and now contains 170 hooks. It has been divided into two sections, one for the Kindergarten and Form ha.; and the other Inc Forms TIle and IlI.b. The additions are well appreciated by all the children.

Interest in tennis is very Keen, and towards the end of the first term a match was am ranged between each member of the First Four and the Junior School Staff. Each menlhem- of tile Four was partnered by a member of the Staff and a very exciting match took place, which resulted in a win for Miss Mitchell and her partner. Shirley Whittaker, -

For the second term a. tournament Was held between all the tennis players, and was kept going all the term.

Al. the close of the term aim exhibit lull of Junior School handiwork was held. Throughout the year the health of the Junior School has been excellent, and only isolated cases of childish ailments ii a ye' affected us.

SENIOR VERSE.

SILVER AND GREEN.

The night has taken wings and now the deck

Is crimsoned with the blond of sunrise birth.

Sonnet.

The a inell of woods, the warm earth at my feet, The dripping leaves that brush against my face, The silver sound of rain or else the trace Of iron vigour in its steady beat— All this and more—the haze of summer heat

That wraith-like broods above the sea, the lace The white spray throws upon the rocks in place

Of bare brown nakedness, the fishing fleet,

With idle sails against the sky. 1 see, I see them all when heart-sick and alone I tread the restless surging city streets, Blind to the river running drearily And to the dim outlines of harsh grey stone

Where flickering light with rain-drenched pavement meets—Betty Hall.

Senior Prize Verse: Treasure.

Wealth of murdered Spaniards, wealth of ships, Wild sea-chanties from a dead man's lips

A phantom ship beneath a moonlit sky, With ragged sails unheeding of the breeze, Once treasure laden from the Spanish main And rich with plunder freuc the distant seas.

Now at night beneath the sky is stored

A treasure yet more precious in her hold, Unsullied by the guilt of greedy hands— The silver of the stars, the gleaming moon-gold.

Upon a time her decks were stained with blood, A sharp command—a sword-thrust that meant death, The meeting with a Spanish galleon— A mon al combat. quick 10 end as breath.

The ship is swallowed in the flood of light

That pours its gold unsought on all the earth.

Wealth of murdered Spaniards, wealth of ships, Wild sea-chanties from a dead man's lips! —Betty Hall.

The Carefree Schoolgirl, (Special Prize.)

Apologies to Shade of A. L. Gordon. Hop oft, Nell! Here's the Exhibish.' We'll walk up in the shade. Old girl, it's been quite hard work not to slide

Off the seat, and to hang on to the dummy when it swayed, All through the hot, slow, sleepy jerky ride.

A mile we used to call it, from tile station, up by trains, To where this tree spans the pathway like an arch; 'Twas here we bad our lunch when we (lid Intel,. Supp. exams. Two years ago—or was it three?—last March.

'Twas merry in the glowing morn, upon the front-lawn grass, To forget all the lessons we dubbed 11 vile," And turn on all the fountain taps, and watch the white splay pass, Watching anxiously for teachers all t11e while.

'Twas merry e'en at lesson-times (the teacher was away), To sneak out one by one into the yard, With a sudden (lash past T. C. R., on the sports-ground to play; (JIm the hardest day like that was ne'er too hard!

Yes, we had a good-oh tennis-match 'gainst V.a and that gang, And Jean Humphries, slipping on the sand, fell flat.;

SILVER AND GREEN.

lb a' the tennis-net it bent and broke, the tennis (:olil't it rang. I bewever she denied it, Joan WAS fat

We led the game throughout, Nell on on back line, I at net, And we finished with them fourteen gaines behind And we two rejoiced inwardly," for I won a snowball bet And all of our form mates shouted us in kind!

In these hours when life is ebbing, how those (hays when we were young Conic back to me; how clearly I recall Even the yarns Tess Hall pitched teachers and the songs Jean Roper sung; And where are now Jean Roper and Jess Hall?

Yes' nearly all our comrades of our first two years at school, Our former friends and pals, Nell, now are gone; Rather swott y for the most part, sonicwhat brainy as a late, It seems that von nod I have loafed alone,

I've had lily share of pasti me, and more than my share of shirk, And time is short—my first exam's this morn;

I've no time now to worry for the notes and for the work That gladdens the hearts , of those who swot at dawn.

For work undone, and time misspent, and resolutions vain, 'Tis somewhat late to trouble. This I know— shall loaf the sdine life over, if I do Leaving again: And the chances are, I fear, that, I'll do so.

The thin pale swots turn paler, and the bull-dogs " stamp and bawl, The Exhibition seems to heave and shake; And sickly, brain-fagged schoolgirls through the dirty sawdust crawl, And on the sheets of foolscap bowlers' make.

shall slumber all the holidays where wattle-blossoms wave, And no text-books fbi' notes by in el I be read; There no big swots will trouble me, and no anxious mistress rave, And I shall spend file whole long day in bed!

—Eve Lindsay say Cotch, Pass VI.

A Visit to the Dentist.

An aching molar gave me pain, The halin for which I sought in vain, Si) I pull 'd and pull 'd with mig ht and main

To move that, tooth which was my bane,. At last, in desperation gi'iUI, With nerves that throbb'ci in cv 'I'v liiii lj— I said, " I'll go to Mi', Pym If I find pluck to go to him.

Twice, thrice or more I reach'd the gate, Each time the pain—it did abate. On reaching home 'twas twice as great, Then Ma's stern voice did seal my fate.

I'll take you there, my deal'," she cried, And swiftly for 11cr bonnet bled. He's not at home," I quickly lied. At every dentist's house I shied.

But if Ma takes a job at all All other wills must bear a fall; Me in a chair she did instal— Just then a shriek did me appall.

I groan 'd, a 110i'se then shut the door, Bestowed on me much dental lore Of patients she had known before: I thought she was an awful bore..

At last my turn had really come! Now, conic on, child," then whispered Muni, Mv leaden feet did weigh a toil, And all the world to me seemed glum.

And now In) seated in the chair— I'll face the foe! I do not care! A deadly ccmi is in the air— I feel a twist, a wrench, a tear.

The tooth is out; at last I'm free, Wa rt to rise: Wait on!" Ali me! The dentist cries with fiendish glee: At least two more must come, I see!"

Sl!.\"Elt AN!J (iI<LIN.

\'Vlreii lie had finished, I'd lost fc,iir, Then I rushed quickly for the door For fear he'd want, to take out more He looked as if he'd take a score.

But now that ordeal safely o'er, I trust my molars ache no more, And since Fm happy as of yore, No longer o'er these lines I'll pore.

—Evelyn Miles, V,c.

Daydreams.

The yellow sunlight sparkles on the stream, Through leafy branches falling on the grass;

Time in Iris journey pauses, loth to pass So fair a place as this, where now I dream.

And as the snowy cloudlets far above Float in an endless chain o'er endless blue; So float my thoughts, of days that I've passed through, And all the vanished times I used to love. I meditate on pleasures that are past, On childhood's care-free days of long ago

That mingle with the sunlight's mellow ray; And then I muse upon the future vast., And choose the hidden joys I cannot know—

Then with a. start, I waken to to-day. —Marjorie Bull, Vs.

Reforms—by a Critic.

To "cut " a seen), at M.L.C Cannot be done, for now, you see, The boss has fixed her " little plan By which to catch each Kate and Arm Who dawdles on her way to school, Arriving late—but nice and cool.

The bell now rings at eight past nine, And girls assemble in a line And 'answer names upon the roll, Then single file to 'Sembly stroll. No more untidy bliss have we, Our shoes in little bags you see, Our rooms are now quite spick and span, Or monitress three-quarters can Spend in detention, or an hour

Iii winch to dii ronnie lesson sour'. Ni) longer can we run and rush Across the playground with a crush, But single-file now, if you please, And teachers all offenders seize, And tell them of their wickedness, And make them wish that there were less Reforms, such as they really must Not dare to injure, break or bust. And old girls, visiting the school. Who think how they (liii act the fool, Us pits', and they sing together Them good old days is gone for ever!

—Eva Oakley.

Night and Day.

One Plash of red, one flash of gold, and then It sank amid the hills, a glorious ball; Meanwhile the shadows 'neath the rocks did fall, The shadowed cave, the hill, steep crag or fen.

\Ve;n hushed into darkness, deep With fear, Those mystifying shadows, creeping fast. Then closer, closer, closer, till at last— It broke upon the stillness far and near.

The owl's low cry, that phantom bird of Night. Oh, fearful Night, what long hours thou clost take To rrr'cir thy si leading wings, O'er lull and lake! Then softly creeping, thou Dawn bringst the light.

All golden-edged and beautiful to see. Slav with inn ll In-hon 111f , Night I lien. --L. Williams. \,b.

Sonnet.

Fain' silvery queen, enthroned mid fleecy white, A wind-flecked lining to the clear deep blue Thou shed'st the piercing radiance of tiny light, Which gives this grim old world a brightness new.

SILVER AND GREEN.

Here as I stand beneath these noble trees, Whose purest flowers thy whiteness doth surpass, And feel their scent poll the frosty breeze, And watch the chill dew sparkle on the grass.

Thy unfathomable splendour thrills my soul, And eternal Nature sweetly, gently sighs— Thou art a part in this majestic whole, And so by noble thoughts thy mind shall rise

To such a peerless purity as mine, And like this glorious moon, thy deeds shall shine."

—E. H. W.

Perhaps you, too, look down and see Red coats and grey, swift feet and slow, A strange race threading busily The green lanes of the world below.

And wonder, in the passing guess, What are the thoughts of such as these, Whose ways to you are meaningless, 0 little pilgrims of the trees. —I. F,

Ode to the Tuckshop.

0 Tuckshop!

Colour.

The undulating line of hills which fade, Soft green to mauve, and mauve to purple hue,

Stretch gently op to meet the perfect blue Of sky, flecked O'er with clouds of crimson shade.

The round red sun sinks slowly in the sea;

Anil from the sun a pathway, ruddy red, Seeks the wave-lapped shore; while overhead

The clouds reflect it back from heaven to me.

Blue sky, red sun, green sea, and purple hills

All bring my great Creator nearer me. 'an God, \'.'h0 made such coloured beauty be

Aught but a God, whom love, not judgment fills?

—K. S., Hon. VI.

Squirrels.

Grey pilgrims of the leafy ways, I mark your chattering companies Pass and re-pass in rapid grace Along the green lanes of the trees.

A ui on g your sober fellowali p, A coat of russet, burnished bright, I see appear, and shining slip From bough to bough, a flash of light.

Thou wise and wonderful creation, A rendez-vous of relaxation. Prom long and weary preparation For some tiresome examination; Loud the shouts of exultat'on, As the great conglomeration Of goods, at Queen Oh's dispensation, Is sold without discrimination, Causing wildest consternation Amongst those whose anticipation Is Si eater than the realisation. Why do we suffer provocation And find that only in imagination Can we be saved from sheer starvation? It really is abomination That there has been a great deflation Of the best tuck; and we, in desperation, Cry to Her Majesty for salvation. From such acts of aggravation, We listen then to an oration, Giving us an explanation 01' the cause of our vexation. And then, " The Bell!" an exclamaton, Which fills US all with indignation And nothing else; with much ' fussation Each goes to her allotted station With ail aching void, wh id I ed neal ion Cannot fill,

0 Tuckshop!

Once a Victim."

JUNIOR VERSE.

Junkr Prize Verse:

The Pipes of Pan.

TitC music made by a woodla 11(1 stream, The music of faerie bands The moan of the wind as it stirs the leaves, The sigh of the wind as it moves the trees. Are made by the Pipes of Pan.

ILVER AND GREEN.

The first new spring-song of the thrush, The flutter of faerie tans'; The rear of the wind on winter nights, The sçft little whispers of Olossomsprites, Are made by the Pipes of Pan. —Rosen ary Heath. Upper IV.

Das Rotkehlchen. (Special Prize.)

Das Rotkehlchen ist schon, Das Rotkehlchen ist klein, Das Rotkehlchen kommt in In nu aI', Das liebliche Vogelein. —Lorna McDonald U pp'r IV. (12 years,)

The Tale of a Chair and Duster.

Now hark while I tell von a tale of a duster, And also of tin ce or four chairs, Which have a remarkable power to vanish From our Form-room while we are at prayers.

Now XX.a. Form has a room that's just near us, And its nionitress (Please note: \Ve quite trust 'er), Takes tice use of our chattels, and when we look in We discover one chair and the luster.

The other chairs vanish in lust the same way, So to keep them a method we tried : \Vo procured some strong siring, and one night after school, Our Porms to the chair-legs we tied.

But it was quite useless, next day they were gone, And we heaved a wrathful sigh; So jut a small warning to Forms that have borrowed— flew;u'o or the next scheme we [1Y. —Peggy Brown. XX.

Fireside Fancies.

When on a frosty winter's night We gather round the cheerful blaze, A thousand fancies will delight. As 'midst the crackling flames "c gaze

The gleaming coals like living things, Transformed in a ruby glow, Around the crimson embers cling, And in fantastic shapes will show.

Figures of man, of beast, of bird, Show out against the ruddy glare, While fairy forms of golden flame Dance 'midst the heat and brightness there.

Theso nameless fancies come and go— They change and vanish o'er and o'er. Their glory shines one instant—then It. vanishes for evermore.

So are they as the life of man— His fame a mere transient glow, Which, when its glory fades away The great world nevermore shall know. M. McInnes, XX,

SENIOR PRIZE PROSE.

The Rising Sun.

The sun is not yet up; all Nature is asleep, except the surging, battling waves, which ever beat against the cliff-side--a besieging army, trying, always trying, to reach the old cannon, but turning back u wildest wrath at their failure; for the old fort has withstood their attacks for many years.

The lighthouse, standing straight and tall, winks an eye, and looks scornfully the other way, apparently to hide a supercilious smile. He has watched this deathless, white-capped army many times, and realises the wisdbm of steadily performing his duty, while they, in their folly, woo failure by their impetuosity.

A gentle wind blows, and the trees rustle in expectation. Now a small, dark loirn is seen far in the distance, just. where Point Lousdale and Point. Nepean seem to he stretching forth, always endeavouring to meet each other. This is our very first view of the Japanese Squadroll!

Ali! how hard it is to wait now! Just as we catch sight of a second dark form, following close on the first, the sun sends out one clear, wondrous beam to herald

AND U<EEN.

his airival. Now we see Ilic tit rd cud last ship of the Squadron.

Then slowly—oh, so slowly to its, waitng impatiently, expectantly, on the cliffs —the great battleships ('owe majestically onwards.

All this time the sky is being diffused with a wondrous rosiness. We see its reflection in the sea to our left, while to our right is a surging grey mass, not as vet, transformed by the glow in the sky.

We are spellbound as we watch the Unseen Artist painting in the eastern sky a picture of most wonderfully-blended pink and golden tints. Then almost unwillingly, we turn once more to the great grey ships, which can now be plainly seen, ever steadily decreasing the (ItsOnce between them and us.

At last the great iron monsters pause in their journey, just before us, and we can distinguish the white-clad men on the decks.

Boom! Boom! Room their guns greet its. The cannon of the fort gives forth an answering greeting, and we see the, Union Jack being "dipped " in welcome to the visiting ships.

They resume their journey towards Melbourne, and as they slowly pass no the sun in all its glory -appears. Someone, deeply impressed by the scene, murmurs'.

The rising sun greets the Rising Sun," —Noelle Davies, Form V.a.

For the King.

The door opened and, strong and vigorous, like the breath of winter. Deryk's brother came into the room.

With a body like that, what iiiigh I Deryk not do for the king Glorious battle-scenes raced tit rough his ininl mad pictures of the kings smile and the king's favour. For Deryk was aw lid creature of the woods, IIS crippled and ugly 115 the gnarled oak that beckoned to him with its twisted branches H a had only his music. He would make songs for the king.

His hiother laughed and his moth Ii' cried a little when lie set out on the long journey to the king's city.

Ii was liii tc'rlv cOld, and the wind iviupped his thin garments about him. Night had fallen and the snow was ghostwhite in the darkness. He 11 a ii asked at a cottage for shelter, and the iVOiflO n had c.nswered "No,'' and closed the door upon him. He limped wearily on.

Back in the cottage the, worn uie faced her husband, and lie- whispered, ' What if it were our boy?"

Half-blinded with tears she rushed out into the snow and called Deryk. Their Loy was lying white and still and very cicse to (loath; he wal only a child, and Deryk loved children. His songs were for the king, but he gave away just a little one. When he- pla yed th e woods burst into life. The trees put on their dainty green and the pale wildflowers slieivcd above the earth. There ai'c notes of bird-song and laughter that ca1ed one into the joy of living.

The. little boy stirred and son led, (ml he thought the spring had kissed his hot forehead. Tile joy of living

Deryk had much fal'tli,ur to go. At last lie came to the king's city. He entered at the north gate, and grim poverty was tli ore. The SflOW was packed hard by the, tranip of restless feet, amid smoke and clii had filched its purity.

A ivOillaim spoke to him. Site caiv that he was weary and cold, and asked him 10 come in to the furnaces. He followed her 1)hnui. The city was bewildering and the noise and i-oar had almost stunned hint

They let him he by the fire, and hewatched them at tiler 1' work—sullen and old, even the Youngest child, and starving. A man thrust. a crust of bread into his hutucis, and then erie-ui weak teal's bees use lie ate it.

lHo songs were fur the king, hut he gave away lUSt a lit! la (tile. When lie pillyeul. the wood:, were hushed and St ii, he-ii- red and fire-gold fiair,ed Oil the trees. The rush and my of spring were over and cli the cares o[ nesting-time; but there was a brief season of test and deep strong beauty.

The men and won]en left their work and listened as if autumn had laid lie-i' quiet hall([ upon the'r turbulent hearts.

SILVER AND GREEN.

Deryk had yet to reach the king's palace. It towered into the sky behind the mills and factories, mocking them in its sl:lendour. It was guarded by soldiers who laughed at him but one more cornpassionate, WOO him into the big kitchen and asked old mother liriga to give hill) some food,

She grumbled and hobbled over to the fire, but her eyes were kind. When she turned round with a bowl of steaming soup, Deryk was no longer there. She made an impatient click in her till oat and sat down again to doze and dream.

Deryk dragged himselt' upstairs and through winding passages, lost in the great palace. The sound of music at last led him to the ball full of dancing and laughter and gaiety and riotous colour. The court-ladies and the silk-clad men stood back and let him pass—unconscicusly paying tribute to something real and human in the artificial scene. But after a moment the spell broke and a light ripple of amusement ran through the room.

The king frowned. Deryk took a step 1'orward and gazed at him,- dumbly, imploringly, the light of service in his eyes.

A motion from the king and two soldiers seized the boy. The musicians crashed their hands over the strings, and the king and queen looked down on the swirling mass of light and colour.

The soldiers pushed him out into the night—not roughly. But he was broken and crying, and, felt the cold and hunger as he had not felt them before, The king had no need of him.

Then a vision appeared before him—a figure of dazzling purity. " Come, the King has heard your songs,"

He followed her, tall and straight as he really was,

And the next morning the court ladies, who knew so little, were misty eyed when they saw his poor crooked earth-body huddled against, the snow.

—Betty Hall,

Just in Time.

The girl rushed out of the gate, her hair flying wildly. A couple of people she passed in the otherwise deserted road looked at her curiously. Her mind was

in a state of tumult. Why, oh, why, was the nearest neighbour so far off? Even the little shop she was aiming for was a good half-mile away One word seemed to echo and re-echo in her head—Fire!

Her mother hall always warned her tlial some day her carelessness would result in something tragic, but she had only laughed and taken no notice. If only she lad! Fire! Such a thing was doubly unfortunate happening atsuch a time! She had been alone in the house. Mother was out, and father would soon he home— and she shuddered at the thought of what her father, always brutal, would do to her when he found out. It only the mischief wrought by her carelessness could be tindone! But it was too late!

Ali! she was nearly there! Her breath came and went in great sobbing gasps, but she struggled on. Thank goodness, here was the place!

She stumbled into the shop and paused a moment before she could speak. Her roving glance caught a glimpse of a clock at the back of the shop. It was half-past five. And then she spoke, the words almost tumbling out of her mouth in her eagerness': "Oh, Mr. Simpkins! a packet of matches, please, and put it on the bill. The tire went out and theme wasn't a match in the place. Fathet'' 11 be awfully wild if his tea's not cooked when lie comes home!"

She seized the matches as she spoke, and with a muttered word of thanks, tore. out into the road again. Half-past five! There was still time it she hurried! The clock at home must have been fast! It she were quick, father need never know! And a long sigh of mingled thankfulness and respiration escaped her as she thought of the tragedy so narrowly averted.

—Eve Lindsay Gotch, Pass VI.

Bobbed Hair.

The tyrant, Fashion, plays on a pipe of greater magic than time Pied Piper himself. Short rats-tails, long rats-tails, thin rats'-tails; thick rats-tails--all have as sumed a more or less uniform length in response to her golden melody.

SILVER AND GREEN.

Now, not only the roof but the hair is shingled. The shingled ones perhaps think that they a ic the modern of the modern. But from ancient statues and busts of young Greek and Roman women it is seen that they, too, had their hair shingled. -though undoubtedly that was not the term used in those far-away days.

Not only the girls, but many of the staff, have taken the plunge" and emerged much the happier and better looking as a result. Bobbed boarders are the envy of all, and so the ranks of the unbobbecl are thinning daily. Every Monday morning brings fresh surprises, which add vim and interest to our school life. The mysterious question, Who will be the next?' passes in whispers from One to another, till at last, one of the recently bobbed ones shakes back her no longer flowing locks, and with a " subtle look in her mid eyes," replies, ' I wonder."

—Doe, Honour VI.

Part of the Day's Work.

Out in the stable of Kareela homestead Sibyl Johns was saddling her horse more quickly than she had ever saddled it before.

('an you (10 it, Beauty? Can you do it?" she was saying. " We must do it; we will (10 it Sixteen miles, and the flood will be down in an hour; but we'll (10 it!"

It was just three minutes since Tom Robinson, who brought letters and goods, had left. " Great floods they are having up north," he had said.

Oh?" Sibyl had not heard the news.

Yes, two inches and a half further UP the river. Heaviest floods they have had for years. They expect it to reach the township by live o'clock. The people who live down on the flats are shifting higher Up-"

Heavy floods further up the river! and they would reach the township by five! She knew how soon these floods came (]own. It would reach the billabong paddock half an hour earlier, and her father was down there. It was not quite halfpast three. Sibyl hardly stopped to think. She snatched her hat off the peg a nO ran out to the stable.

In less than five mi n utes she was riding out of the home paddock on to the road, yelling instructions to Billy, the black boy, to look after the place"

The bihlabong paddock was really a large island surrounded on one side by the river and on the other three by a creek which had been the original course of the river. In dry weather the creek was empty, but during floods the water spread over the whole paddock and the river became a swirling torrent four miles wide.

Three months before Mr. Johns had bought four hundred bullocks, and they were fattening down on the billabong in the charge of two of the men. This same week he had gone down there with the intention of rounding them up and taking 11cm to the saleyards. Sibyl had been left at Kai'eela alone except for the help of the black boy, Billy. She knew that the last two seasons had been bad ones, but this year everything had gone well With the cattle. If they were lost, then ruin!

Out on the road Beauty was galloping as if she understood. The sun beat down relentlessly, but Sibyl did not notice the heat. Her one thought was her father. Ah! Beauty was slowing down. They were going up one-tree bill. Six more miles to go. She looked at her w'-atch Still half an hour. Beauty was not stopping? No, on she went with nostrils dilated and neck outstretched.

Ahead the girl saw the thin line of trees and knew that her goal was near. She saw her father and the men walking casually round the mob, quite unconscious of the approaching danger.

To go to the proper crossing would take too bug. Sibyl depended on her horse's surefootedness and went down the steep bank of the creek and crossed over into the Paddock.

"Take them off! Take them off!"

Mr. Johns looked up. Had anything gone wrong at home? Had the solitude been too much for Sibyl, or had she had a slight sunstroke? Thoughts like these passed through his mind.

Then as she came closer she shouted: The flood! Quarter of an hour! Take them off—quk!"

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The flood M'. Johns stopped. He saw all his plans for the future falling in ruins.

The other two ui en had heard and were running towards the place where Sibyl was trying to explain to her father.

Here, men, take the big mob. I'll take the others. - Quick! Over the crossing. There are only a few minutes left."

The two men untied their horses and were off like lightning. Fortunately the bullocks were easily rounded up. They were ready to be driven to the market town in a few days.

The girl rode with her father. A big bullock broke away from the main mob and was organising one of his own, but he was quickly brought back.

Even as the animals were crossing, the roar of flood waters could be heard up the river. At last they were all across. The muddy trickle that had been there first was 'a stream three feet deep wheii the last bullock climbed up the bank. A few minutes later and it would have meant death to both men and animals. Soon the two were driven up on to higher ground out of the reach of flood waters.

Her father said nothing to Sibyl till they were on their way home some hours later.

"You are a plucky girl, Sibyl; but for YOU-

" It was nothing, father. What else could I do? It is all part of the day's work." —A. M. R.

In the Lunch Hour.

The girl on the tennis court stopped in the act of serving, to listen. All was silence. Suddenly a piercing shriek rent the air, followed by another and another. The other girl had heard 110W, and both glanced towards Cato House. Shriek followed shriek. The girls turned cold, their hair bristled, shivers ran down their spines. They stood motionless, rooted to the spot. Another ghastly shriek. The girls made up their minds. They must Po and see what was the matter. Slowly, hesitatingly, they reached the steps. Everything was quiet, not a sound. Sud-

denly a rush of feet; a few girls tore round the corner of the passage screaming and glancing with terror-stricken eyes behind. Hard on their heels followed a girl, a maniac laughing a shrill, high, devilish laugh. Raving, she chased the others; they screamed; they shrieked, they ran, but all to no avail. The demon coming behind gained on them. With a yell of laughter, her clutching hands closed on the last girl. The watchers on the steps were cold with horror. With one last shriek, the girl collapsed, exhausted, in the grip of the maniac, who yelled in awful, nerve-shattering tones, You're he!' It dawned on the girls on the steps that it was only Honour VI. playing " tiggy " to get warm.

—Kathleen Simnis, Honour VI -

The Study of Milton.

Having burned the midnight oil for many weary nights, while we endeavoured to fathom the depth of thought in Milton's Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity," we have come to the conclusion that the author himself must have been an inmate of a public school. We here give •a wealth of internal evidence expressing his 01)111 ion of bells:

Rising Bell—"To those y' chained in sleep, the watchful trump of doom."

Morning Study—"The flocking shadows pale, troop to the infernal gaol."

Breakfast—" Such sweet music their hearts and ears did greet."

9.15 Bell—"With such a horrid clang as on Mount Sinai rang."

Lunch—"As at some festival will open wide the gates of the high palace ball."

2.55 Bell—" A voice of weeping heard and loud lament."

3.15 Bell—"The parting genius is with sighing sent."

Dinner—" She strikes all universal peace, through sea and land."

Evening Study—" Hideous hum runs through the hollow roof."

Bed—" Then at last our bliss full and perfect is," —"If."

PRIZE PROSE.

The Horns of Elfiand.

The silvery tones of a minute flute rang out through the dusky twilight. From the land of tile fairies it came, and almost immediately everything was in confusion, for this was the night of the fairy queen's ball, when everybody would have a chance to speak with the queen herself.

All the week preceding this night the fairies had been very busy indeed, and the spiders had done yeoman's service. It. was to be a particularly splendid ball, and therefore the dresses were exceedingly beautiful. Golden rose-petals, with an over-dress of spider's web twinkling with dewdrops, made a regal robe for the queen. and imagination can picture what the rest of the fairies were like.

As the flute's notes rang out, the dragonflies—the fairies' steedb—glittering with purple and sea-green in the light of the beaming moon, were brought out, and a rustling in the air betokened joyous, eager flight to the palace of the Queen.

Seated on an acorn throne, in a cavern under an old oak, was the Gnome King. Round him were gathered all his subjects. As they waited silently for the King to speak they looked very impressive, with their wee guns—hollowed twigs of bamboo—from which they shot asparagus berries. Then the King rose and spoke: Comrades," he said, 11 we are here for a last meeting, and to make final plans against those hated fairies. Division No. 1 will go to the right of the outskirts if

the palace, and Division No. 2 will go to the left. At my signal—the hoot of an owl —we will open the attack."

The ball Was ill full swing. Amid scenes of sylvan solitude was situated the palace of the Queen. and from every window shone the light of glow-worms. Outside on the mossy bank, lit only by the moon's soft light, the fairies were dancing gaily to music made by that King of Forests, Pan. Later on, tiny goblins would conic round, carrying trays of acorn cups, filled with honey, and rose-petal plates, laden with fairy cakes. These were particularly delicious concoctions, being made of Pollen and dew, sweetened with flowerhoney.

But now—what was that? A rush and flutter of wings, and then silence. All the dragon-flies were hi their stables. Sorely, it could not he, the gnomes on their hats! But a moment brought conviction, for the air resounded with cries, and small berries struck them painfully. The fairies could hardly move, and stood huddled together on the bank. The Queen's grasshopper army was away in Pixie-land. What could they do?

Suddenly, when nearly at desperation Point, they heard a sweet breath of music. There stood Pan, playing his pipes. They seemed to hear a roar of wind through desolate glens, a moan of trees, and a rush of sounding waters; yet softly, softly, there rose above the flood of sound a little rippling melody, which Caine and went and came again, growing ever sweeter with repetition. But then the roar of wind was changed to the swing of marching feet, the tread of a mighty army whose step was strong and free, and lo they sang as they marched, and the song was wild—wild—wild. Again and again beneath the song, beneath the marching feet, the melody rose, "cry awet, but infinitely sad, like a silver pipe or an angel's voice, tremulous with tears, and all was silence—silence.

The gnome host stood transfixed; the sweet music, thrilling through to their hearts, had killed all thought of battle, and they climbed on to the bats' backs and flew silently away.

- —Rosemary Heath, Upper IV.

JUNIOR

S!I.VEI A N D (;REEN.

The Spirit of the Bush.

The ciop is just appearing, and all the paddocks show a carpet of green.

It is Sunday, no machinery works horses are far a way in the paddock-s, except the gig horses, which are ready to take the farmers' wives to church, and tired tarotcr5 enjoy a well-earned rest. Even the pigs and fowls seem to know that it is the day of rest, for they are silent.

Then, suddenly, on the silence came the cry, The locusts! I lie locusts! " Everything springs to life; 'phones ring, the farmers' boys jump on the gig horses and ride bare-back to the glazing paddocks, to drive in the working team. The horses are hastily harnessed, and the roads resound to the cries of the men and the sound of horses's hoofs. Every farmer in the vicinity drives his plough towards the Cassell Brothers' farm, for it is there that the danger is imminent. The air is thick with locusts, and they come 011 in an endless stream. If they get into the wheat the whole district will be laid waste. Oh, hurry! hurry! men

They set to work with a cheerful smile of hope, and SOOII ten—twenty—ploughs are making furrows miles long, for when the insects get into a furrow they cannot get out again.

Here come the woolen, with tea and cakes. A short rest, then on again. Faces, hands, clothes are dirty, but they cannot wash. No time, no time to stop. All (lay the mcli work to help these soldier settlers. Then, oh, joy! Off to the Never-Never, along the. furrows, goes this horror. Thank God, ruin is averted.

A hand-shake and a word of thanks is the only payment

This is the spirit of the Bush.

—R. Swann, XX.

Granny's Little Friend.

It. was Christmas Eve, and the snow was failing heavily, beating against the window with a steady tapping that made one shiver. In a little house, on the outskirts of a village, sat an old woman, knitting. The teem in which she sat was lighted by neither lam p nor candle, but by the flickering light of a log fire, which threw weird shadows on wall and ceiling.

In the village every one was merry, laughing, and joking around blazing firesides. No one even thought of the old woman whom they called " Granny.'

Granny is always alone, and she does not mind," was what they thought if anyone mentioned her. But Granny did lain d she was unhappy, friendless, and lonely.

As she sat by her fire on that particular night, her thoughts wandered back to Christmas Eves long ago. How happy she had been then. She even remembered how she had hung her stocking over the fireplace, and how she had found it full of presents next morning. But that was long ago.

However, before site went to bed she pinned her stocking over the fireplace, smiling sadly to herself as she did so. Long after she was in bed she lay awake wondering if she would get a Christmas present. In the morning when she looked inside her stocking she half-expected to find something, but it was empty.

When she had finished her work, site stirred up the fire and started to knit. Her ball of wool rolled on to the floor, but she did not bother to pick it up. Sometime after she noticed the wool jerking about, and, looking down, she saw a little grey kitten playing with it.

Granny was amazed, delighted. Here was a little creature come to her! Perhaps it was friendless, too. She put on her shawl and went to the village to inquire if anyone had lost a little kitten, but nobody claimed it, SO she went home rejoicing. Now she would not be lonely, for she would keep pussy as a companion.

On the following winter nights Granny and puss became close friends, and if anyone had looked inside Granny's house they would have seen an old woman knitting, with a smile of contentment on her wrinkled face, and a grey cat playing with her ball of wool.

—Wynne Harcourt, Upper IV.

The Sandman.

I must leave now and go on my journey," said the sandman of Kew to the sandman of Hawthorn, "as to-night I have some bad children to attend to, and

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lucy take longer to get ready.'' So ho got his cart ready and started oft'.

He had not gone far when he came to a house with some children in and, stopping his cart, he stepped out. Stop, Dobbin! Stop DickY' he shouted to his horses, and, of course, they obeyed.

Then he opened a little wooden box and took out a handful of sand. I must not forget to drop two specks of sand on the door-step, for these are good children."

He then opened the gate and stepped off the ground on to the door-step and dropped two specks. In a few minutes he was sitting on the children's bed, and then dropped the sand into their €yes. Slowly their eyes closed, and he sang them a song, which went like this:

Go to sleep, my dears, Have a real good rest, You've been good for many years, And to you I've been a guest. Sweet dreams."

Here he ended, and, waving his wand over their heads, he left and got back into his cart.

He passed many good children that night, and at last he came to a little girl and boy who had been naughty and who were twins.

Oh!" sighed the sandman, " I am surprised,' and he began feeling very worried. He took his sand and threw it over them and sang a song like this

Go to sleep you naughty boy, To-morrow you will have no joy Girlie to sleep you go, too, It is -a shame you ever grew."

The sandman then took from his pocket a little pipe and blew three notes, and it made the children dream horrid dreams; he their got a little tin of water and sprinkled it over the girl and boy, and they jumped. " That was a dreadful nightmare," said one to the other. Then the sandman left, Now I must go," said he, and whipped up his horses, and at last he got back to Sand Land, —Yvonne Miles, Lower IV. (aged 10 years).

Galloping Steeds!

(A True Story.)

Friend," whispered Monsieur Le Digne, ' escape now while you may. Already the enemies are searching for you. Escape!"

How can I?" answered Monsieur Rodier. "C-an you help me? And what of my dear children, Rose-Marie and Anne?

"It is too dangerous for them to stay in Lyons," said Le Digne. I will convoy them safely to the sea-front--to Marseilles—if you wish it."

The sound of trumpets, and the shouts of the citizens of Lyons came dimly to M. Rodier, convincing him more and more of the necessity of escape. For it was the time of the dreadful persecutions of Philip, the Roman Catholic. Saint. Bar tholomew's Day was fast approaching, and had the worthy monsieur known it, it would have hastened his departure.

Early next morning the waning moon ought have seen an obviously disguised figure hurrying down the sheets of Lyons, and at length entering into a boat on the Saone, which at once glided off down the river towards the Mediterranean.

It was the terrible morning of Saint. Bartholomew. The wholesale slaughter of the Huguenots had been going on since the bell had tolled their knell at two o'clock that morning. The streets of Lyons were highroads of horror, not fit for hardy men, much less delicate maids. Yet there were the two daughters of M. Rather, escorted by the gallant M. Le Digne, hurrying down by-ways and alleys until they came to a friend's house, where a coach awaited them. The next minute they were off, the coach rattling down the stony street, cold in the early dews of the morning.

Down with the Huguenots! The Pope for ever!" resounded the cry, as about twenty 'armed men burst into the dwelling of M. Rodier, this same day that the maidens had left. The reckless destroyers of peace rushed through the houses searching in every nook and cranny for the vanished Rodier, but nowhere could they find him. At last, incensed almost to madness, they stamped into the great

sIL\Lk AND (i[EEN.

This year I intend to appeal patrn1ar1y to the girls of sixteen Ypars and over wh -a are leaving School in Decem her. \V e want everyone of them to join the 013 Collegians' Club and by this to link them selves for all time with their old School.

The Club carries on the School spirit and tradition, and endeavours, through its social gatherings, to cement the friendships made at School and to form new ones. During the past year only twentytour girls who left in December joined the Club, and three or four times this number moe I have left School. Now why did they not join? The actual process of joining could not be simpler; send 2s, to me, and you become a member till the following September 1 after which the subscription is SS. l'ot' town members and 3s. 3d. for country members. At the end of this year. when the President of the Club comes to speak to you, we will notify the School a week ahead, and then an opportunity will he given to every girl to have her 2s. ready, and become a member on that—day, instead of just taking home an entry form to fill in, and forgetting all about it in the excitement of exams, and holidays.

For surely the activities of the Club are varied and interesting. There is the Annual Meeting and Dinner held in September, which is Pull of excitement, and delight; the Garden Party, held at the Cal lege in December, to which the Prefects are invited the Picnic in March, which. this year, was held at Sandringham. and, in spite of a windy (lay WSS great full ; the Literary and Gift Evening, held at the Lyceum Club, at, which Miss Webb spoke of her trip- through Greece, and showed

us fascinating pictures; the Back to M.L.C. Day, held in August, which, lot' its success, depends on the generous and willing - 11011) given by the girls of the School, and to them we give our thanks; and, l'inaily, the Dance, which WRS held this year for the first time, and was owonderful Success

Then there are the Reading Circle and Dramatic Club, which any member of the 0CC may join. Members can also obtain silver and enamel club badges (4/6 ), or gold (XI 10/-), and club blazer's (5. 0 /6) (in -application to me.

II' every gird over sixteen makes it her special care at the end of the year to join the Old Collegians' Club, I am sure she will novel' regret it.

—Olive Dodd (hon. Sec.), " Della Vista." Cot h ant Road, 1(p a'

University Notes.

Freshers scent few and fat' intween this year, and inquiry 1155 only disclosed two names known in the College —that of Anna \Vhite, who has started the Medical Course, and of Aileen Kellaway, who is doing Arts. Among other's who are working at 2nd and 3rd year Arts are I. Hodgson, C. Whitehead, 1 Thomson, I. Neilson, and I. Reid.

J. Heyward, P Asltw r'l.hi, and A. \Visliart, at's busy with 3rd year Science, end D. l'lockart and T. Senitn ens with 211(1 Year. Several Old Collegians, including Mary Waite and Amanda Liebert have completed the ordeal of finals in Mcdielite.

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bedroom and thrust their sharp spears in to the monster four-poster bed in the feeble hope that monsieur would be hiding beijeath the mattress, or, at least, his daughters. They were soon undeceived, and, alter sacking the centuries-old wine cellar, they departed to wreck, perchance, another unfortunate Huguenot's home.

To follow Rose-Marie and Anne. The Catholic soldiers, despite the Caution taken by the coach-driver, received news of the coach from the many adherents of the Catholic cause, and, jumping on their horses, galloped unsparingly alter it. The coach had half a clay's start, but the stalwart steeds of the soldiers responded gallantly to spur, and lessened the distance considerably. On and on rattled the crazy carriage, swaying from side to side, and, many times, almost upsetting. Within, the tense, nervous look on Anne's face—for Le Digne had left them at the start-showed how mach she felt the strain But nevertheless she comforted her smaller sister bravely. Pray," she urged, pray to our merciful Maker, and we shall be delivered" And Rose-Marie prayed. Her player was answered, as we shall see.

The sound of galloping horses caused Anne to look out of the window; there were the soldiers, rapidly gaining on them But the driver whipped up his almost exhausted horses, and they, putting on an extra spurt, drew on ahead.

The coach now was a target for their pursuers' blunderbuses, and phutt ! ph utt —on its sides told the anxious listeners that they were within range. But

coon astri' I ili ol spaiklinp blue water, dotted by sailing craft, told them they were nearing the Sea. The sea! It spelt deliverance, protection, and release from hated France. The coach stopped at the road bordering the sands. Anne and RoseMarie jumped out.

Quicic there is the boat " cried Anne. The rowing-boat from the warship! Come, Rose-Marie, and quickly!" And she hurried on.

Rose-Marie ran on in front, terrified by the ominous shouts and the flicker of spears in the sunlight. She scrambled into the boat in time, while poor Aiine stood calling on the shingle, as the unheeding sailors rowed off. But an observing young lieutenant, named Wills, was watching all that went on from the warship. Launching a rowing-boat, he called to two sailors beside him and jumped in. They rowed for life towards shore, frenzied by occasional glimpses of the solthere. Reaching the beach, Wills caught up Anne and told the sailors to row as hard as they liked. The soldiers, jumping off their horses, waded into the water, but all unsuccessfully. For the fugitives reached the ship safely, amid rousing cheers from the ship's company. This was the beginning of the love-tale of Anne Rodier and Lieutenant Wills. To this day their descendants, in the sunny coombes of Devon, talk of their brave Huguenot ancestors.

—Rosemary Heath, Form Upper IV. (age 13 years).