1957 Silver & Green

SILVER AND GREEN

Silver an d Green

®b e JHagasm e o f % ,JHet[|obis t Rabies ' (College , Jffa&ithori t

JULY, 1957.

Editor: MAR Y BREVITT

Sub-Editors: JUDIT H RALSTON , STEPHANI E TASKER

Magazine Committee: Miss M BETTS , Miss E HUG O (Exam Results, School Officers), PATRICI A CLARKE , JOA N DIPROSE , MAR Y GAY , BARBAR A GILBERT , MARGARE T HOGGART , ALISO N LAIRD , JOA N PILKINGTON , RHYL L CLARK , PAMEL A CORNELL , DOROTH Y D A VIES , MARGARE T LANCASTER , GILLIA N LENNOX , PAMEL A TERNOUTH

"The torch of joyous service lit By our old grey school of dreams."

For anyone enjoying the full benefits offered by a school as long-established as our own, it is very easy to forget exactly how great was the faith and determination that was needed by its founders. It is no mean task to found a school successfully, to ensure that it will continue to prosper and grow over the following years; and the numerous setbacks received help to make the task still' more difficult.

We, who are at school now, have the great advantage of the influence of our fciunders and all those who have passed through the. school during the past seventy-five years The fine ideals upheld by the founders of the school, and prac tised by them, have acted as a seed which has grown, flourished and blossomed over the years Above all things, the unparalleled service given so willingly is a thing that should never be for gotten Like a torch, service can be given, and passed on to others to give, so that the flame may never die In every school activity, whether on the sports field or in the class-room, this attitude of service can be retained Everything that our founders did was for the welfare of the school, and we should endeavour to do likewise

Since the foundation, seventy-five years ago, the school has greatly increased in size, both in the number of buildings and of pupils Although, historically, this is a short space of time, the achievements made in it seem to indicate that they

Editorialhave been obtained over a far longer period These achievements are made even greater when we realise that most of those who have passed through the school have only spent a few years within her walls. It is evident, however, that although here for a short while, they have left their imprint in the traditions, of a Christian education and life, in particular, which have been handed down to us

If we are to follow the example of our founders, in the short time that we too spend within the school's care, we should realise in our turn, how much depends on what we do to further the school's growth and prosperity

In this age, when all things are constantly being improved upon, it is only natural for our school to receive continued additions and improve ments The new Assembly Hall, which will be completed in this great Jubilee year, is a splendid example of the fact that although the school is so well-equipped in nearly every way, "the best is yet to be."

It is with this thought in mind that exactly how much the school gives to' each girl indivi dually, can be seen; and following in our founders' footsteps, we should realise our responsibility of handing on the old school traditions, all the while remembering that, "From those to whom much is given, much will be required."

So Iv/ete V/ale te

The School has been very pleased to welcome these new members of Staff:—

Mrs A Raskall, Kindergarten

Miss T Percy, B.A., from England

Miss M Camm, B.A., from Elsternwick

Miss C Glass, B.A., from Elsternwick

Miss K, Jordan

Miss P Gourlay, B.A

Miss J Shemilt

Miss M Paice (Old Collegian), Studio

Miss J. Howarth (Old Collegian), Studio.

Miss D Lear, Mus.Dip (Old Collegian)

Miss V Vandeleur

Miss S Lovick, Sportsmistress

Mrs B Maddison, Sportsmistress

Mrs. C. M. Brown, Resident.

Miss M Tharle (Old Collegian), Sportsmistress

Miss J Seedsman

Miss J Shewan, Music

At the beginning of Term II, the following were welcomed:—

Miss S Wanless

Miss L Mitchell, M.A (returned from India)

Miss S Copelrnd

The School regretted to say farewell to the following members of Staff in December, 1956:—

Miss L Howie, B.A., Dip.Ed., Miss L Bam ford (Old Collegian), Miss J Kirby, Mrs M B Hayman, M A., Mrs N Milne, B.A., Miss J Cole man (Old Collegian), Miss U Steel, Miss M Dalgleish, Miss S Sandral, B.A., Miss W Tully (Old Collegian), Mrs E Schnagl, Miss H Knox, Mrs. M. Zographos (Old Collegian), Mrs. J. Evans, Miss P Tasker, Mrs D Duncan (left Term II) , Mrs. B. Tregaskis (Old Collegian), (left Term I) , Mrs R Roberts, Miss M Slater, M.A., Dip.Ed (Old Collegian), (Term II only)

At the end of Term I, 1957, we also regretted to say farewell to the following members of Staff:—

Mrs L Spence, Mrs M Le Get

C Stuart Tompkins

PAULIN E MORGAN ,

Equal Dux of the College (Science), 1956 Sen o* Government Scholarship

•—Edwin G Adamson

JENNIFER MURPHY ,

Equal Dux of the College (Humanities), 1956 General Exhibition,

Senior Government Scholarship

Speech Dat(, 1956

For the second year in succession, Speech Day was held in the afternoon, as a booking for the Melbourne Town Hall was not able to be obtained for the evening

On this occasion we were fortunate to have the prizes presented by Dr Una Porter, an Old Collegian, and daughter of the late Mr. F. J. Cato

Mr Lance Hardy, organist of St Paul's Cathedral, played for the musical programme, which was very inspiring The School sang "Cap tain of Israel's host," of which Dr Floyd had harmonised the second verse After the Prayers and Responses, "Go , Heart," a song composed by Dorian le Gallienne and dedicated to the youth of Victoria, was sung by the School This was followed by an aria from "Th e Messiah," and sung by the School—"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion. " The Madrigal Singers sang three of Brahms' delightful love songs: "Love Song," "The Nun," and "The Barcarolle." The School Choir then rendered three sacred part songs, in cluding excerpts from "The Elijah" by Mendels sohn. After the presentation of prizes, address and acknowledgments, the School sang two carols which epitomised the true feeling of Christmas Speech Day ended as usual with the singing of the "Leaving Song," "Lord, dismiss us with Thy bless ing," and the National Anthem.

The acknowledgments were made by the .Presi dent of the Methodist Conference of Victoria and Tasmania, the Rev Professor Norman Lade, M.A., B.D. He thanked all those connected with the success of Speech Day and also mentioned the expected completion of the New Assembly Hall in 1957

In the seventy-fifth annual report, Dr Woo d mentioned the need for large schools in a modern community "With greater costs in all educational work to-day it has become almost impossible for small schools to exist Only large schools will be able to provide the facilities and equipment needed, and probably only large schools will have the specialist staffs essential for educational pro gress." Dr. Woo d thanked the staff for the keen interest they take in each girl, in spite of the size of M.L.C

Although Dr Woo d found it "disappointing when some parents do not wish their daughters to have higher education," and was "very disturbed about the inadequate preparation for life which some girls have," he was "very pleased to report that the number of girls who will take Matricula tion courses next year will be larger." The num bers for the Matriculation classes of 1957 would probably be about a hundred and ten

Regarding the extensions of the school build ing schemes, Dr. Woo d spoke of the occupation of the Cato Wing, with ten class-rooms, and the Assembly Hall, now fast nearing completion At the end of 1956, the Chapel Fund stood at £15,100, but owing to heavy commitments else where, the School Council was unable to envisage the commencement of the chapel, at the moment

Dr Woo d spoke of the departure for Mercer House in Term I of Mr. McKnight, and the award of the M.B.E to Miss Ruth Flockart, our Musical Director, in the Queen's Birthday Honours

After referring to the widespread interest in music and speech in the school, Dr Woo d praised Miss Dwyer's production of "Richard of Bor deaux," which was the school play. This was pro duced with great difficulties in Fitchett Hall and ran very successfully for three nights

Dr Woo d mentioned the success of several girls in the foreign language competitions and the keen interest in the Walton Library. Twenty two girls, a record number for the school, gained Nursing Bursaries

During the September holidays, two parties of fifty-two girls toured Tasmania accompanied by four members of Staff This tour was very informa tive and was enjoyed by all those who went.

The possibly adverse effect of television was mentioned by Dr. Wood , who said, "W e are a people desiring mainly entertainment." He attri buted the low standards of English Expression in schools to the increasing numbers of sub-standard comics He also feared that "adults and young people may rely upon what they see on the screen instead of reading for themselves and thinking for themselves."

The high standard of work in business classes, art, craft, dressmaking and domestic science was commented on by Dr Wood The work in domes tic science has been facilitated by the opening of a second kitchen in the school A new school record in Typewriting was set by Jennifer Scrivener, with a speed of sixty-nine words a minute

Dr Woo d thanked the Parents' Association for the work done throughout the year The Ladies' Auxiliary's tuckshop has eased overcrowding in the school tuckshop and has raised £500 for the New Assembly Hall. The extremely successful April Fair held early in the year raised £3500

The form that the commemoration of the foundation of M.L.C seventy-five years ago will take was outlined • by Dr Woo d in his Report There will be a concert in the Melbourne Town Hall on Tuesday, 24th September, when Old Collegians will augment the School Choir and Orchestra The opening of the New Assembly Hall will take place at the beginning of September Dr Woo d hopes to publish the history of the seventy-five years of M.L.C , to which Old Col legians have contributed much material A Pageant of the seventy-five years of School Life may be held on the School Oval

Dr. Woo d expressed his debt to Miss L. Kellaway for her help throughout the year, especi ally during his absence in the U.S.A in the first part of Term III Also he said the work done by the prefect body was very much appreciated In closing, Dr. Woo d had a special word for the girls who were leaving He charged them to re member the Christian ideals which the School had taught them —J-R-, S.T

"ASTHMA

Personality Page

RHOND A HARRIS, Head of House, Leader of Madrigals

ALISO N WHARINGTON , School Representative, S.C.M

MAR Y BREVITT, Editor, "Silver and Green."

RUT H ARNOLD , Social Service Representative

MARGARE T LANSBURY , Senior Prefect, Captain of Baseball

" --Angela Schafer, 14 yrs., P.VI.e

HELE N BISS, Debating Secretary

School Diari)

February:

Tuesday, 12th: Beginning of Term I "Fair before us lies the way."

Fridays 15th: School service Induction of Prefects and Associate Prefects

Friday, 22nd: Representatives of various school activities eloquently presented the benefits of their own activity to Senior School

Saturday, 23rd: Foundation Stone of the New Assembly Hall was set.

March:

Friday, 1st: In open period Miss Yates spoke to the school on her work in the Elcho Islands, under the auspices of the S.C.M

Tuesday, 5th: Matriculation Literature girls attended a lecture on "Coonardoo," one of the set novels, in the Melbourne Town Hall

Thursday, 7th: Leaving girls attended a lec ture on "Robbery Under Arms," in the Melbourne Town Hall

Friday, 8th: Dr. Wilmot told Senior School about the work of W.H.O in the Western Pacific, under the auspices of U.N.A

House swimming sports resulted in a victory for Krome

Friday, 15th: A party of girls from the Debating Society welcomed girls of last year's society, and once again Church House was the scene of much heated argument.

Friday, 22nd: A most interesting inter-Housc debate between Krome and Fitchett, on the present Victorian education system, resulted in a win for Krome

In the evening, a party of Leaving and Matricu lation girls went to Melbourne High School for a most enjoyable round-table debate

Tuesday, 26th: Lower Middle Athletic Sports

Thursday, 28th: Intermediate and Sub-Inter mediate girls went to the National Theatre's pro duction of "Th e Merchant of Venice."

Friday, 29th: Mr Loftus spoke on child delin quency for S.C.M. Another group went to see "The Merchant of Venice."

Saturday, 30th: The long-awaited Mercer House Fair was held in the grounds of Scotch College

April:

Monday, 1st: "The Merchant of Venice" at the National Theatre

Friday, 5th: Round-table debate at school with Scotch College

Friday, 12th: Matriculation Literature girls saw the Tin Alley Players' production of "She Stoops to Conquer," in the Union Theatre.

Saturday, 13th: Another party of Matricula tion girls saw "She Stoops to Conquer."

Monday, 15th: S.C.M service and tea at Scotch College

Tuesday, 16th: School Communion Service at Auburn Methodist Church

Wednesday, 17th: Easter recess Wednesday, 24th: School resumed.

Thursday, 25th: Senior School exams "But screw your courage to the sticking place An d we'll not fail."

Anzac Day Commemoration Service

May:

Sunday, 5th: Empire Youth March, and ser vice in Wesley Church.

Friday, 10th: Athletic Sports, resulting in a win for Cato

Sunday, 12th: Annual Church Service at Auburn Church

Thursday, 16th: Opening of Methodist General Conference, where the School Choir provided the music

Friday, 17th: T o celebrate Shakespeare Day, Senior girls produced scenes from "The Merchant of Venice," and "Macbeth."

End of Term I —M.B

Miss Qlaclqs Cunliffe

Miss Gladys Cunliffe was a member of our Pianoforte Staff for about three years She was much respected by both staff and students, whom she taught She was a gifted pianist and had s wide and varied experience overseas and in Aus tralia For many years she was Music Director at Clyde, Woodend, before she came to M.L.C She resigned her position with us to care for an elderly mother, who passed away last year Miss Cunliffe died on 26th April after months of serious illness. She leaves a married sister, Mrs. Turner, to whom we extend our sincere sympathy

School

Devotional

"Where cross the crowded ways of life, Where sound the cries of race and clan, Above the noise of selfish strife, W e hear Thy voice, O Son of Man."

Those girls who have made time to attend Devotional each Wednesday morning beforj school, have found new thoughts and comfort in the quarter-hour services conducted by Dr. Wood However, there is still room for more girls and their presence would express even more our sincere gratitude to Dr Woo d for the time he spends in carefully preparing these fellowships

At the beginning of the year, Dr Woo d spoke about the Beatitudes and made this portion of Christ's Sermon on the Mount still clearer for us He told us that our lives would often be crowded with activities but we should not think of our selves and our work, but let love and sympathy flow out and enfold others

Just before Easter, Dr Woo d talked about Peter and his love for Jesus, and we were also reminded that the most important part of Easter is not Christ's suffering and His death on the cross, but His triumphant Resurrection and victory over death

Our devotional meetings help all who attend them, for they are additional stopping places in the "crowded ways of life" where we can hear the voice of the Son of Man

—Joan Horsfall

S.C.M. Notes

This year we were very pleased to welcome into S.C.M a very large number of girls Owing to a shortage of leaders, however, we were forced to arrange thirteen large study circles (an average of seventeen girls in each) for Leaving, Matricula tion, and Diploma girls, who have met fortnightly to hold discussions referring to Mr Howard Zelling's book, "Render Unto Caesar." The Intermediates have met this term with Miss Jack son and Mr Seymour

Our first S.C.M meeting at M.L.C this year was a combined meeting on Wednesday, 27th February, when we decided to hold a Self-Denial Day on the following day to raise money to help Miss Lorna Mitchell with her Sunday School work in India The result was £10/10/-

On 13th March, we held another combined meeting, when circle representatives were elected Study circles commenced on 27th March

O n 26th March, we held our first committee meeting for the year, when officers were elected.

The two S.C.M speakers for Open Periods this term were Miss Dorthy Yates and Mr Pat Loftus Miss Yates, an Old Collegian, who is the only missionary teacher on Elcho Island, which is off the north coast of Arnhem Land, spoke to us about her work there O n 29th March, we heard a very interesting talk by Mr Pat Loftus who is in charge of youth club organisation in Vic

Activities

toria He spoke on the subject, "Juvenile Delin quency."

There have been three inter-school activities this term, the first of which was a tea and service at Hawthorn Presbyterian Church on 22nd Feb ruary The speaker was Rev John McCrae, Chap lain of the University

On Saturday, 16th March, a few M.L.C girls attended a very enjoyable evening at St Leonard's, Brighton, where, after a basket tea, we saw the very fine film "Dust or Destiny."

Many of our girls were present at Scotch Col lege on Monday, 15th April, when the annual Inter-school's S.C.M Easter Service was held After a tea, we worshipped together in the chapel, with those from other schools. A n M.L.C. choir sang the hymn " I met the Good Shepherd," under the direction of Miss Bazeley, and Dr. Woo d preached a very moving and inspiring address

Unfortunately, owing to Senior Examinations, M.L.C was not represented at the dedication of the A.S.C.M. camp site at Chum Creek, Heales ville, on Saturday, 27th April

W e are looking forward to welcoming Miss Lorna Mitchell back to the school next term from India, where, for the past year, she has worked at the Madras Christian Women's College. W e hope that Miss Mitchell will be able to speak to us and present the S.C.M badges at the Badge Ser vice which will be held early next term

There will be a large number of M.L.C. girls attending camps during the May holidays Camps will be held at Mt Evelyn National Fitness Camp, "Th e Cascades," Healesville, and the third will be at the A.S.C.M and VC^esley camp sites, Chum Creek, Healesville

W e are very grateful to the members of Staff who have given their time this year to guide us in our fortnightly study circles

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might."—Ephesians 6 : 10

—Alison Wharington

United Nations' Association

Our generation is passing through a time of crisis. World peace is being weighed in the balance In the past twelve months we have had anxious feelings concerning the trouble in the Middle East—in Egypt, in Israel, and now we are watching closely the events in Jordan. W e realise that the basic factor for world peace is mutual understanding and trust, and we proudly acknowledge the work of the United Nations in this direction

W e realise, also, the great achievements the United Nations has had in the medical sphere. Our first speaker, in Open Period, this term, Dr Elizabeth Wilmot, told us of the work being done in the Western Pacific Dr Wilmot, herself the Director of Maternal and Child Welfare for the World Health Organisation in the Western

Pacific, spoke with special reference to the Philip pines. She mentioned the mass programmes to cure disease in their initial stages and to prevent their spreading, the care of premature babies, the conditions in which many people live, especi ally the congestion of the house-boats along the rivers, and the survey work of social workers in these regions

Our second speaker for the term was Mr. Schreuder, the Norwegian Consul He covered in a short space of time a vast amount of informa tion—from Norway's part in Gaza and the Suez Canal to farming, language, minerals and the status of women He spoke of the system of com pulsory education Schools are wonderfully catered for in Norway, and education is free from kinder garten to final degrees at University, with the ex ception of dentistry.

During our fortnightly lunch-hour meetings we have been pleased to hear Daisy Tan speak of her own country, Malaya; Miss Wilkinson, on the colour problem in Fiji, and the rise of the Indian in the government and community there; Miss Knight, who outlined the Tongan way of life

These meetings have been well attended, but we welcome any new members most heartily.

Eighty girls applied for pen-friends overseas ar " j m f n y otlle r § irl s tool c Japanese Christmas cards which, as they acknowledge them, will obtain pen-friends for them

In addition to the activity inside the school, we have been represented at two inter-school com

mittee meetings and .it a discussion group at Xavier College, the topic being "The Problems or the Coloured People."

W e thank Mrs. Downie for the time she has given up for our United Nations' Club, and we appreciate her interest and support

—Lynn Tabart

Dramatic Notes

This term it has been very pleasing to see the growihg interest that Senior School particularly is taking in dramatic work. All the dramatic groups throughout the school have been enthusi astically supported, and the Senior group has shown a fine example of this enthusiasm

Under Miss Dwyer's leadership we have not only had great fun from our meetings, but also have gained much in knowledge in the spheres of stage setting, miming, and group activity work Also, we have acted excerpts from plays, and from the satisfaction that we gain from learning how to act these, we can look forward eagerly to attempting a full play, all the while increasing our knowledge of such things as voice-production and stage-craft in general.

W e would like in conclusion to express our sincere appreciation ro Miss Dwyer who un failingly helps us in all our dramatic work through the year

—Mary Brevitt

—Stuart Tompkins Studio PREFECTS, 1957

Back Row (Left to Right): Mary Johnson, Mary Brevitt, Judy Weetman, Gwen Long, Helen Biss Amy Ling, Ruth Arnold, Jan McCormack

Front Row (Left to Right) : Helen Graydon, Lyn Tabart, Ruth Bilney, Margaret Lansbury (Senior Prefect), Rhonda Harris, Joan Horsfall, Helen Beeton

Art of Speech

It is pleasing to see so many girls availing themselves of the opportunity of learning the Art of Speech, and we welcome Miss Leaderman as a full-time member of the Speech Staff A record number of entries was received for the Speech Scholarships, and we congratulate the following girls who maintained the high standard of previous years, and were the successful candi dates.

Lower Middle School (gift of Dramatic Society) —Barbara Caffin

Middle School (gift of Dramatic Society) — Shared by Adrienne Holzer and Angela Layh

Leaving and Honour Forms Untrained (gift of Parents' Association)—Elizabeth Druitt

Leaving and Honour Forms (gift of Parents' Association)—Margaret Lancaster.

There was a large attendance at the recital given by the scholarship winners which provided excellent entertainment for the donors of scholar ships and girls

The Lower Middle Speech School spent a busy First Term preparing a Recital which was pre sented on Friday, 3rd May, and thoroughly en joyed by the audience Ninety-six Junior Speecn students contributed to the programme

O n Anzac Day, Margaret Lansbury and Lynn Tabart read an extract from John Masefield's "Gallipoli" during Assembly, and some of our Senior girls read the lessons most impressively at the School Service in Auburn Church on 12th May —Jan McCormack

Debating Notes

The Debating Society this year was again pleased to welcome Miss Sutton and Miss Hotchin as joint presidents, and already the year has shown signs of being a most successful one

W e have had five lunch-hour meetings this term including impromptu speeches, a round table debate and a most interesting and helpful talk given by Miss Dwyer on "the Art of Debat ing."

Our first inter-House debate was held between Fitchett (negative) and Krome (affirmative), the subject being "That the Victorian system of Education is well suited to the need of youth." W e congratulate Krome, the winners, and indeed all the debaters on the very fine standards they attained.

A party of twenty-four Leaving and Matricula tion girls attended a most delightful round-table debate at Melbourne Boys' High School early in the term. Many interesting and humourous topics were discussed, such as "That nuclear tests should not be carried out in Australia" and "That Mel bourne's trains should be all one class."

Later in the term we were hostesses to a party of boys from Scotch College and we all enjoyed

a very pleasant evening discussing "The raising of the school leaving age."

Besides these two inter-school debates we also entertained a number of last year's Matriculation debaters This idea proved a most enjoyable one, and the present debaters soon felt quite able to hold their own against last year's girls.

Further debating activities, including debates between Leaving Forms, and other inter-school debates are planned for the remaining part of the year W e hope that with these our society will grow not only in numbers but also in ability

—Helen Biss

Film Appreciation Notes

This course has been very successful and has helped girls to attain a modest critical standard for films. This is needed at a time when there are many films of greatly differing standards

W e , began the year with references to the history of the cinema through the series of films "Film and Reality." Through these the develop ment of the film industry was shown—motion, with reality, the discovery of sound, music adapted to films, and colour "Th e Assassination of the Duke of Guise" was one of the early films of dramatic entertainment, but the actors were too stiff and artificial But reality was maintained in the newsreels and interest films, e.g., "Funeral of Queen Victoria," "Th e Assassination of King Alexander of Yugo-Slavia," "With Scott in the Antarctic," and "Battle of the Somme." Also through the motion pictures, documentaries of distant places were made "Nanook of the North" and "Song of Ceylon," showed the life of these people to the ordinary man. Life at home was filmed realistically in "Night Mail." In the 1920's and 1930's films were further improved because of the greater realism with the use of light and shade, and good acting in the story film.

This year the two groups will complete the films "Th e Mystery of Bradford Avenue" and "The Olympic Games." The girls will learn how to edit a film, cut, splice and join it They will also start making a film in each group so that each girl can take part.

The religious films shown in Holy Week turned the thoughts of the girls to the Cross and promoted discussion about religious films. Mr Seymour led this and discussed the different views of whether Christ should be shown in person, and whether someone should play His part "Th e King of Kings," the climax of these series, was a wonderful film, with H B Warner playing the part of Jesus.

Next term, the films of some famous directors will be shown, some of John Heyer's, Arne Suchs dorf's, W G Nicholls', Paul Rother's and Norman McLaren's W e are grateful to Mr Seymour for continuing the course and have been well guided in setting a standard for films. Next term we will find much enjoyment in the practical side of this course

Film and Reality, Parts 1, 2, 3 La Poulette Grise

Screen Actors

Movies are Adventure Let's G o to The Movies Gentle Art of Film Projection School in the Mailbox Six Minutes with Nature Diary for Timothy The City Wind from the West Indian Village Stars and Stripes Boundary Lines Short Vision Magic Canvas Neighbours Begone Dull Care Boogie Doodle Muscle Beach Loony Tom, the Happy Lover Journey Together Solar Family Comets Stairway to Heaven Two Views on Socialism Exploring Space Eclipse of the Sun

FILMS SHOW N

Human Body Let's Look at Animals Czechoslovakia

The Mosquito Photosynthesis

Introduction to Physics Digestion: Muscular and Mech anical The Blowfly Jordan Valley Mountain Building Time and Terrain Earth's Rocky Crust Geological Work of Ice La Sel de la Terre Animals of the Zo o Moments in Music Making of a River Steady

The Searching Heart New Frontiers of Space The Round World and the Sun's Rays The Earth and its Movements Around the Sun Solar Prominences The Gentleman in Room Six How to Catch a Cold

Working Together: Agricul ture

Animals and Their Food The Human Body: Skeleton A Place in the Sun Living and Non-living Things

Introduction to Chemistry Alimentary Tract Life Cycle of the Pin Mould The Frog How Animals Eat Animal Life Animal Life in the Hedge Rows How Plants Feed Ninety Degrees South Blue Ice Latitude and Longitude Chaplin's First Films

Religious Films

The Transfiguration

The Upper Room I am the Resurrection King of Kings Thirty Pieces of Silver Trial Before Pilate The Lord is Risen

—Stuart Tompkins Studio

ASSOCIATE PREFECTS, 1957

Back Row (Left to Right) : Janice Warren, Alison Laird, Pat Robertson, Anne Ballantyne, Margaret Eason, Verna Davey.

Middle Row: Sally Barr, Alison Wharington, Meredith Day, Noelle Tandy,, Ruth Millikan, Elizabeth Chambers, Helen Brown

Front Row: Margaret Hagger Jean Watters, Shirley Marshman and Margery Rae (Joint Seniors), Lorraine Barbour, Joan Diprose

Absent: Robin Williams

"There's music in the sighing of a reed, There's music in the gushing of a rill There's music in all things if man had ears.

—Byron

The Music School has started with a wealth of activities, and this year promises to be a very busy one.

W e welcome to the Staff Miss Verna Vandeleur, Mus.Dip., L.A.B (Piano), Miss Sybil Copeland (violin) from the Julliard School, New York, and Guild Hall, London; Miss Denise Lear, Mus.Dip (an Old Collegian), for class work in Lower Middle

Miss June Seedsman, A.T.C L., and Miss Joan Shewan, Mus.Bac., are both back with us after serious illnesses Miss Elaine Cavanagh, Mus.Dip., has been away for the same reason for the latter half of this term but, we are glad to say, she will be back next term.

W e regret to say goodbye to Mr Max Olding, who has been forced to resign owing to A.B.C. and concert tours with his wife, Pamela Page His place will be filled by Mr Graham Blomfield, L.T.C.L., from New Zealand

Miss Lorna Schurmann, Mus.Dip., who has taught violin here for some time is also leaving at the end of this term

The tests for the Music Scholarships were held early in the year and were adjudicated by Mr Dorian le Gallienne, the Music Critic of "Th e Age."

The winners of this year's scholarships were:—

The Danks Scholarship for Singing: Rhonda Harris.

The Senior Piano Scholarship (gift of late Mr E A Wright)—15 years and over: Rhyll Clark

The Intermediat Piano Scholarship (the "Ruth Flockart" Scholarship No 1, gift of three Pizzey sisters): Pamela Giltinan.

Junior Piano (gift of Danks Trust)—11 years and under: Janice Cockrem

The Lorna Stirling Memorial Scholarship for Violin: Gillian Lennox.

The Late Mrs E J Cato Orchestral Scholar ship: Helen McAfee (Flute)

Orchestral Scholarship (gift of Mrs G Kumm): Rosalie Holt ('Cello)

Original Composition Scholarship (gift of "Orpheus"): Elizabeth Sampson

Open Scholarship (gift of Mrs A E Alcock) : Margaret Papst (singing)

Open "Ruth Flockart" Scholarship, No. 2 (gift of an anonymous donor) : Patricia Muirden (Violin)

These girls gave an interesting and varied re cital on 29th March.

W e were again asked to give a recital in St Paul's Cathedral on 9th December last year The main part of the programme was Christmas music with the "T e Deum" as our final item Mr. Gordon Craig kindly consented to play the tympani for us again, so we had an extra thrill added to the grandeur of this anthem

The microgroove recording, "Festival of Christmas," which was made by the choir in 1954, is still on sale The royalties go towards a Violin Scholarship in memory of Miss Lorna Stirling

The Annual Church Service was held on Sun day, .1 2th May, at Auburn Methodist Church. The anthem was "Holy, Holy, Holy," from Mendels sohn's "Elijah." The whole School joined in the singing of Stanford's "T e Deum." It is to be re-broadcast over 3AR on 28th July at 9.30 a.m

This year the Australasian General Conference was held in Melbourne W e feel a little of the reflected glory of Dr Wood's appointment as President-General, and deem it a great privilege and honour to have taken part in the opening ceremonies

M.L.C took part in the V.S M.A Secondary Schools' Biennial Festival this year As the Senior School had so many commitments Miss Bazeley's choir worthily represented the school The Festival was held throughout in the new Wilson Hall The final night, Tuesday, 14th May, took place there too A large group of M.L.C girls were in the huge combined choir and the "Junior Sym phony Orchestra

The School Orchestra is busy preparing for the V.S.M.A Orchestral Evening during Second Term.

Recently a party of Staff and girls went to a Recital given by Mr. Mack Jost in the Assembly Hall Many girls are subscribers to Celebrity Orchestral Concerts and Youth Concerts this year These are very enjoyable and we hope that even more will attend them rsext year

The Boarders have noted the commencement of the Old Girls' Choir This choir is to join with the School in the great Jubilee Concert in the Town Hall on 24th September A n Old Col legians' Orchestra will augment our own Orchestra on that occasion also.

The Old Collegians have set up a committee which is working very hard to get our much awaited School Song Book published in honour of our 75th Jubilee They now have about £1500 in hand but much more is needed

W e are very grateful to Mr. Dorian le Gal lienne for presenting us with our School Anthem —" I bind unto myself to-day." It is written in a very modern style and promises to be quite impressive when we all know it.

The work which is done for us by Miss Flockart and the Music Staff is greatly appreciated and we wish to express our warmest thanks to them all

—Rhonda Harris

Back

Front Row: House Captains: Sally Barr (Fitchett), Rhonda Harris (Cato),

(Krome)

Library Notes

The number of fiction borrowers has been quite pleasing this year—particular interest being shown by the Middle School. Unfortunately we are still rather overcrowded but even this can be considered an encouraging sign

Recent additions to the Fiction Library in clude:—

"Doves in My Fig-tree," by Ruby Ferguson; "The Tontine," by Thomas Costain; "Th e Rain bow Bird," by Vance Palmer; "Golden Journey," by Agnes Sligh Turnbull

Equal interest has been shown in the Reference section of the Library, although the majority of books have been borrowed by Matriculation girls Many geography books have been added to help these girls, and also the autobiography of a Tibetan lama—"The Third Eye"—to help those studying Matriculation Expression W e are grateful for several presentations in cluding a fine book on Ancient Rome given by Margaret Hadley, a past School Librarian

Our thanks to the other members of the Lib rary Committee who join with us in thanking Mrs Day for her guidance and encouragement throughout this term

—K.H , M.L

Boarders' Notes

Monday, February 11.

The holiday hush of the Boarding House was broken by the invasion of 152 girls This year there were 44 new girls and three new mistresses— Miss Hotchin and Miss Jordan, who are both on the day staff—and Mrs Brown W e trust that they have now settled in and are enjoying their stay with us

The House Prefects are: Anne Ballantyne, Helen Brown, Meredith Day, Margaret Hagger, Shirley Marshman, Ruth Millikan, Jean Watters and Rhonda Harris

Saturday, February 23.

Old Girls versus New Girls Swimming Sports The Old Girls had rather an unfair advantage over the New Girls but it was all fun for every one.

Before the sports most of the Boarders witnessed the setting of the Foundation Stone in the New Assembly Hall.

Wednesday, March 6

The Boarders joined with the Ministerial Choir at the Overseas Missions Demonstration in the Exhibition Building

—Stuart Tompkins Studio HOUS E CAPTAINS AN D SPORTS CAPTAINS, 1957.

Row: Sports Captains: Janice Warren (Fitchett), Edith Hatt (Cato), Judy Weetman (Berry), Pat Robertson (Krome)

Joan Horsfall (Berry), Ruth Bilney

Saturday, March 9.

Many of the Senior Boarders went to the first monthly dance in the gym These dances have been most enjoyable

Saturday, March 23.

The Old Girls' Concert began to the strains of "Th e Yellow Rose of Texas." As the Celebrity Concerts started that night we had to have it in the afternoon but nevertheless we all enjoyed ourselves

Thursday, March 28

Intermediate and Sub-Intermediate girls went to the "Merchant of Venice" at the National Theatre

Saturday, April 6.

The "new" girls were initiated into House by their concert which began with "Waltzing Matilda." W e congratulate Margaret Hagger and these other leaders on their efforts

Friday, April 12.

A most impressive performance of "The Gondoliers" was put on by P.L.C in the Hawthorn Town Hall

Wednesday, April 17

—Hom e for Easter!! W e were sorry that Shirley Marshman and Margaret Livingstone left us.

Tuesday, April 23.

Back to school and work, work, work!!—Exams started on the Thursday Saturday, May 4

W e sang "Happ y Birthday" to Dr Woo d and the youngest Boarder presented him with a buttonhole

Sunday, May 5.

Many of us joined in the Empire Youth March in the city

Friday, May 10.

School may have won but House cheered the louder! Well done, School! Thanks to all the House team for their efforts

W e held a Picture Night—"O n the Water front"—and raised about £17 toward the Assembly Hall Appeal Our thanks go to Mr Seymour who again gave up his time to show this for us.

W e have already begun our preparations for Birthday Night and are looking forward to enter taining the day girls on 18th June

In conclusiori we would like to sincerely thank Miss Ball for all that she does for us and the Resident Staff for their assistance throughout the term —Rhonda Harris

Folk Song Lectures

It has been the privilege of all Matriculation girls to hear two very interesting lectures on folk songs, given in First Term by Mrs G Balmford, formerly Glen Tomasetti, an Old Collegian. Mrs Balmford had just returned from a visit

lo America where she had been attending a folK song conference Deeply interested in the sub ject, she has travelled abroad adding many new folk songs to her collection In particular she is interested in the folk songs of Australia, which are not as numerous as those of other countries

The first of the two lectures was about Euro pean folk songs, and Mrs Balmford, playing her guitar, sang several for us much to our delight and fascination. W e heard some well-known British folk songs such as the Irish "Cockles and Mussels" and also several others not so well known to us from countries such as France

During the second lecture, we learnt a great deal about American and Australian folk songs, and some of these were sung for us, too

As folk songs are the expression of the emotions of a people, we saw how different kinds of folk songs originated and developed in certain regions among certain types of people; for in stance, the simple love songs of Southern France, and the narrative songs of Britain

American folk songs, however, are very varied because of the many different nationalities which all brought their own songs from their original countries to America The negro influence is especially strong During the days of slavery, the negroes' only relaxation was singing, and they sang of their hope and faith in a better world to come and of their own depressing work. These songs are now known as negro spirituals, and the "blues," and are very popular to-day

In comparison, the folk songs of Australia are lamentably lacking in variety, as almost all of them are work songs for men, and are meant to be sung only by men As folk songs should really be sung by both men and women, young and old, the old Australian tunes are not really folk songs at all but are generally called bush ballads Of the three hundred or so bush ballads known to Mrs Balmford—she has spent consider able time collecting them—only very few are well known to the majority of Australians.

Efforts are being made in many countries to collect the national folk songs and record them because of their wide interest and appeal. Mrs. Balmford is an enthusiastic collector and is in terested in folk songs from all parts of the world

W e learned many other interesting facts about folk songs from these lectures and are very grateful to Mrs. Balmford for both her talks and her singing

Perhaps we may have another opportunity of hearing Mrs Balmford again soon—we would all love to hear more about folk songs.

—Mary Gay

Empire Youth March

O n Sunday, 5th March, in extremely pleasant weather, the annual Empire Day Youth March took place through the city, followed by a service at Wesley Church.

The Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Edmund Her ring, took the salute outside the Town Hall, as a very large number of young people from many youth organisations, churches and schools marched past

M.L.C., along with other Methodist organisa tions, attended a very fine service at Wesley Church, conducted by the Rev Dr Irving Ben son, and the address was given by the Premier of Victoria, Mr Bolte

In his address, Mr Bolte said that youth should be encouraged, not by having things handed out to them, but by being given greater responsibilities He also said that a nation looks to its youth to lead and direct it in the future

The message of dedication, compiled by the pupils of Drouin State School, which was sent to the Queen, was read, and also the Queen's reply

This year's Youth March and Service was again a reminder and recognition of the important work that youth is to do in our community.

—Helen Biss, Hon Via , Berry

Teenagers' Dance

A most successful and enjoyable Teenagers' Dance was held at the Hawthorn Town Hall on Thursday, 9th May W e were privileged to have

Faith Leech present as Guest of Honour, who, in order to attend this function, graciously gave up another personal engagement A n excellent supper was provided by the Ladies' Auxiliary. In spite of the somewhat crowded conditions there was some good dancing to the rousing music of Jon Frederick's Band

Our thanks go to Mrs Chambers, and also Mrs Dickson and Mrs Kelly, whose efforts made such a pleasant evening for all

—Pamela Ternouth

Lapses of the Great (in other words—"Howlers")

Q Who m did Noah take into the ark?

. He took his three sons, Chef, Ha m and Bacon

Q What was Noah told to build? A Ahnoerzarc

There is Krome plating on this car

Malaya has an equilateral climate

Arragon was a self-scented man

He read about the cosmetic rays

—Stuart Tompkins Studio

BOARDERS' PREFECTS, 1957

Back Row (Left to Right): Margaret Hagger, Jean Watters, Shirley Marshman, Anne Ballantyne, Ruth Millikan

Front Row (Left to Right): Meredith Day, Rhonda Harris (Senior House Prefect), Helen Brown.

House Notes

This year, the 75th anniversary of M.L.C marks an important mile-stone in the history of our school, and we hope that 1957 will be equally as memorable for Berry

W e are very pleased to welcome many new girls to Berry this year, and we also extend a warm "slmm e to our new House Mistress, Miss Jordan

First Term has been packed with inter-House activities and although we have not shone bril liantly in them

"We'll one and all support our teams, Our players warmly cheer For be it loss or victory We'll ever persevere.

The Senior Baseball team came second, winning two out of three of their matches, and we con gratulate the undefeated Krome team The "Middles" also did their best but Krome proved stronger in winning this section W e are very proud that Margaret Stevens is in the School Baseball team and we congratulate her on receiving her green blazer

Our Berry representatives swam very well in the Senior Swimming Sports, but unfortunately for Berry, other House swimmers swam even better, especially Krome, whom we again congratulate However, Berry hopes to do better in the team events in Third Term

W e congratulate Heather Blight on being elected our Life-saving Representative and we feel sure that with her enthusiasm and the sup port of every one of us, we will win the Life saving Cup once again this year Already some girls have passed their life-saving exams and we hope that even more girls will try in Third Term Congratulations also go to Heather on her re-date for House Colours

Under the leadership of Elwyn Keown (Sports) and Barbara Caffin (House) our Lower Middles practised hard for their Athletic Sports, but de spite their keenness they were not as successful as we hoped and congratulations go to Fitchett However, Lower Middles, you marched beauti fully and although you only came second in the marching we appreciate the way you quickly went to your places and how you cheered to the end

Although we did not see the Junior School Sports we were delighted to hear that Berry girls ran their way to victory and we look forward to having these Juniors with us soon

The Senior School Athletic Sports this year were very memorable for Berry, for we won the Pro ficiency Cup Our Sports Captain, Judy Weetman, has been wonderful, choosing teams and organis ing practices, and for her work with marching, we heartily congratulate her. We'll not forget such shouts and yells as: "Swing your arms." "Keep your heads up." "Straighten your rows." "Think what you're doing." W e thank all com petitors who remembered to do these things, not

Berryonly in the March Past, but throughout the Sports, and we also thank the Berry spectators who cheered us so enthusiastically

Our Middle Captains, Joan Bolwell (Sports) and Lynne Jackson (House) are very capable leaders and we especially thank them for organis ing practices during Senior School exams

Miss Cerutty is a great inspiration to us with her bubbling enthusiasm at all times and we are always conscious of the wholehearted support of all our House Mistresses

Finally we hope that Berry's spirit will become brighter and stronger this year as we all strive to work unselfishly together, realising that it is the spirit of each individual that ultimately makes the spirit of the House —Joan Horsfall.

Cato

Since the begining of Term I Cato's hopes for success have been rising. Under the excellent leadership of Miss Horsman and the other Cato Mistresses, we feel sure that, although we may not be successful in all spheres, we will at least work together in order to keep the Cato flag flying

In the Senior and Middle Swimming Sports we cnly finished third but congratulate the swimmers on their fine efforts Congratulations to Krome and Fitchett who proved to be the better teams.

Congratulations to Noelle Tandy on her election as Cato Life-saving Representative and we hope that in Third Term many girls will support her in doing life-saving exams.

Our Baseball teams finished equal third with Fitchett—Krome and Barry were too good for us!

Our Lower Middles, under the leadership of Helen Brain (House) and Kaye Triplett (Sports) came third in their Athletic Sports W e congratu late the two captains on their elections and we hope that you will keep up the good work through out the year

The 10th of May was certainly a date to be remembered by all Cato girls. The new events introduced in the Senior and Middle Athletic Sports seemed to suit Cato well Congratulations to all those who took part in the sports Our thanks go to Edith Hatt for all the time and energy she put into organising practices. Before the Sports we received telegrams from Helen Chester field and Joan Risby (last year's House and Sports Captains) wishing us "Goo d luck." By mistake of the Post Office Helen's was sent on a "Congratulations" form—this proved to be a good omen!!

Last year we farewelled one of our Senior House Mistresses, Miss Lorna Mitchell, when she left for India W e are very glad to say that next term she will be back with us again.

In closing, we would like to thank Miss Horsman and other House Mistresses for their support;

Edith Hatt and all her helpers for their work amongst the teams; Anne Turnbull and Esther Hole for leading the Middles and Helen Brain and Kaye Triplett for their help with the Lower Middles

Next term we have Hockey, Basketball and Choral Contests as well as Conduct, so we hope you will all give your wholehearted attention to these (especially the last) and see if Cato cannot be top House next term

—Rhonda Harris

Fitchett

"Ever onward to the fight, Ever upward to the light, Ever true to God and right, Up, and on! "

May this be the aim of all Fitchett girls this year and in the years to come

W e began the year by heartily welcoming our new House Mistresses and all new Fitchett girls We hope they will be loyal supporters to our wonderful House and all it represents

Our Senior Baseball team was not very suc cessful in its matches, but the girls tried their hardest and we can hope for better results next year Congratulations, Krome! Our Middles did better and we thank them for their efforts

The Swimming Sports were very exciting and girls from all Houses are to be congratulated on their enthusiasm W e were particularly thrilled with our Fitchett swimmers for finishing second, but congratulate Krome on their victory

W e all enjoyed the debate between Fitchett and Krome, and were proud of our team, Judith Ralston, Joan Diprose and Sally Barr, although they were defeated Congratulations once more to Krome.

The Lower Middle School Sports were an ex ample of wonderful enthusiasm from which the whole School can learn a lesson W e would par ticularly like to thank Jan Warren, our Sports Captain, and Margaret Bohner and Suzanne Furneaux, our Lower Middle School Captains, for leading our Lower Middles to victory; but every single Fitchett girl in the Lower Middle School played an important part. Thank you all.

Earlier in the term we had a very enjoyable House party and hope to have another, just as successful, later in the year

The Senior and Middle Athletic Sports were especially exciting this year with several Olympic events added to the programme Fitchett did very well in finishing second W e congratulate Cato on their grand win Once again our thanks go to our Sports Captain, Jan, for her untiring work, and also to our Middle School Captains, Kay Hobbs and particularly Ruth Sanders, for their help Thank you everyone who tried for the Sports, and all of you who supported the com petitors with your enthusiastic cheering

Our special thanks go to Miss Betts, Mrs Kelly, Miss E J Mitchell and all our House Mistresses for their wonderful help and encouragement, and also to Margaret Lansbury, our Senior Prefect, and all Fitchett Prefects and Associates for their valuable assistance throughout the term

Remember that this is a very special year for us because it is the seventy-fifth anniversary of 'the best school of all," and let every Fitchett girl try her utmost to make it the best year ever.

—Sally Barr.

Krome

"Th e chain is as strong as its weakest link."

Bearing our House Motto in mind Krome has commenced this year very successfully, and much of the success can be attributed to the many new girls who have quickly united with the old girls to keep our green flag flying.

Many girls rallied together in the first weeks of term to form Senior and Middle Baseball teams. The whole House would like to congratulate each girl on the encouraging win W e would also like to congratulate our Senior School swimmers on another fine win and the Fitchett girls who were only one point behind us in a most exciting finish.

It was very pleasing to everybody to see how enthusiastically the Lower Middle girls worked at sports practices and at the Athletic Sports them selves in which they were second Congratulations, Fitchett! W e thank the Lower Middle Captains Marjorie Clark and Susan Thomas for their help

For the Senior School Athletic Sports in which we were third the same enthusiasm was displayed by many girls in both field events and marching when girls tramped endlessly around the oval practising. W e congratulate Cato, Fitchett and also Berry for winning the Proficiency Cup W e thank our Middle leaders, Heather Axup and Lynette Atkinson for their support, and our last year's captains for their encouraging telegram

Once again Krome had a successful start in Debating by convincing Fitchett "That the present system of education does suit the needs of youth." W e wish Lyn Tabart and her team all the best for Third Term.

W e had our first House Assembly on 26th March and since then we have been endeavouring to bring the Form Representatives together to have a more active part in running the House than there has been in the past With monthly meetings we hope that the ideas and views of the girls will be expressed and discussed to further House spirit W e hope that Form Representatives will continue to raise the standard of conduct within the House as they have done this term

At our next Assembly, 8th May, House Colours were awarded to Pat Vorrath, Pat Robertson and Ruth Bilney, and Pat Robertson, Sandra Manning and Jill Greenwood were congratulated on re ceiving their School Colours

With Pat Vorrath our Life-saving Representa tive, we are looking forward to a most successful year in this field. But Krome-ites, remember Pat must always have your support!

W e are very grateful to Miss Jackson and other House Mistresses and also to Pat Robertson for her seemingly never-ending work, and to all House leaders for their unfailing support to the House, Krome, Krome, give up never Krome, keep it up forever

—Ruth Bilney

Public Examination Results 1956

Matriculation—

Matriculated (excluding repeated) Honours (14 firsts, 65 seconds) ...

Passes

Senior Government Scholarships General Exhibition

Queen's College Exhibitions Women's College Scholarship Commonwealth Scholarships Secondary Studentships (Education Dept.)

Women's College Scholarship— Ainslie Lamb

Primary Studentships 15

Leaving Certificate— Passes • Partial Passes (two or more subjects)

Intermediate Certificate— Passes Partial Passes (four or more subjects)

Scholarships, Exhibitions and Studentships

Senior Government Scholarships— Pauline Morgan, Jennifer Murphy

General Exhibition (Matriculation) — Jennifer Murphy

Queen's College Exhibitions—

63 79 21 6 2 1 8 1 31 8 145 33 185 46

Commonwealth Scholarships— Helen Arnel, Miriam Baer, Lorraine Barbour, Pamela Bowyer, Rosemary Corben, Loris Crosby, Joan Delany, Keay Foster, Marion Gardner, Glenys Griffiths, Joyce Hagger, Rhonda Harris, Jennifer Hodgins, Judith Hope, Ainslie Lamb, Margaret Lansbury, Pauline Morgan, Margaret Mott, Jennifer Murphy, Katherine Nicholls, Mary Oakley, Aline Rudwick, Margaret Roberts, Delwyn Smith, Rhondda Smith, Evelyn Snow, Pat ricia Stubbings, Marjorie Thompson, Helen Tregear, Elaine Walsh, Joan Weetman

Secondary Studentships—

Loris Crosby, Valerie Holm, Margaret Mott, Margaret Roberts, Patricia Stubbings, Mar jorie Thompson, Helen Tregear, Elaine Walsh

Primary Studentships—

Joan Cathcart, Loris Crosby, Margaret Lans bury, Pauline Morgan, Jennifer Murphy, Rhondda Smith, Joan Weetman, Helen Wil liams (E J Roberts Bursary)

Miriam Baer, Claire Chambers, Margaret Chan non, Lois Conroy, Janet Fox, Marion Gard ner, Jennifer Grant, Mary Knell, Patricia McClelland, Janice Over, Gwynneth Palmer, Margaret Reed, Helen Robert, Rosemary Garonne, Barbara Matthews

Matriculation Examination Honours

English Literature—

First Class: Jennifer Murphy.

Second Class: Miriam Baer, Rosemary Corben, Loris Crosby, Valerie Holm, Elizabeth Man field, Aline Rudwick, Rhondda Smith

French—

First Class: Rosalind Johns, Jennifer Murphy

Second Class: Glenys Bull, Loris Crosby, Keay Foster, Mary Oakley

German—

Second Class: Miriam Baer.

Latin—

First Class: Jennifer Murphy

Second Class: Rhondda Smith, Evelyn Snow

Pure Mathematics—

Second Class: Glenys Griffiths, Judith Hope, Pauline Morgan, Katherine Nicholls

Calculus and Applied Mathematics

First Class: Pauline Morgan

Second Class: Glenys Griffiths, Judith Hope, Katherine Nicholls.

General Mathematics—

Second Class: Margaret Reed, Elaine Walsh

British History—

Second Class: Helen Arnel, Loris Crosby, Joyce Hagger, Jennifer Hodgins, Ainslie Lamb, Elizabeth Webster, Joan Weetman

Modern History—

First Class: Jennifer Murphy.

Second Class: Helen Arnel, Miriam Baer Rosa lind Johns, Patsy Pederick, Patricia Tippett

Social Studies—

Second Class: Ainslie Lamb.

Greek and Roman History—

Second Class. Margaret Mott, Rhondda Smith, Evelyn Snow, Marjorie Thompson.

Geography—

First Class: Jennifer Hodgins

Second Class: Helen Chesterfield, Marion Gard ner, Margaret Roberts, Helen Tregear, Joan Weetman

Biology—

First Class: Keay Foster

Second Class: Lorraine Barbour, Helen Chester field, Mary Knell, Margaret Mott, Lesley Rennie, Lesley Slade, Patricia Stubbings

Physics—

First Class: Judith Hope, Pauline Morgan, Katherine Nicholls Chemistry—

First Class: Judith Hope, Pauline Morgan

Second Class: Katherine Nicholls, Helen Wil liams

Economics—

Second Class: Pamela Bowyer, Jennifer Grant, Joyce Hagger, Margaret Lansbury, Helen Tregear, Elaine Walsh, Joan Weetman

Music, Practical—

First Class: Marjorie Thompson

Second Class: Joy Burkitt, Rhonda Harris, Mary Williamson

Music, Theoretical—

Second Class: Marjorie Thompson.

Junior Government Scholarships.

The following twelve girls were awarded Junior Government Scholarships in the examinations held in December, 1956:—Lynette Chandler, Suzanne Davies, Kerry Forrest, Pamela Giltinan, Airdrie Hutton, Evelyn Janover, Wendy Johnstone, Sol way Love, Helen Palfreyman, Megan Rose, Mer rill Smalley, Elaine Wood

Bursaries (Education Department)

Matriculation Bursaries were awarded to Mary Bickart, Helen Biss, Mary Brevitt, Rhonda Harris, Kay Hewitt, Lorraine Ley, Jill Price, Helefi Pyke, Gabrielle Towers, Patricia Vorrath, Robin Walters, Jean Watters, Janet Mclvor, Helen Pakes

Leaving Bursaries were awarded to Elizabeth Barnes, Delphine Beckett, Judith Clark, Rhyll Clark, Jennepher Daly, Gillian Davies, Lynette Davies, Ann Grey, Noela Hogg, Rosalie Holt, Wendy Jones, Gillian Levick, Helen Palmer, Pamela Riessen, Robin Wilson. I

—Lenis

TH E ASSEMBLY HALL, TERM III, 1956.

Wells, P.VI.e, Krome

Arnel, Helen Baer, Miriam Barbour, Lorraine Bowyer, -Pamela Brown, Helen Bull, Glenys . . Burkitt, Joy Carter, Elaine Cathcart, Joan Channon, Barbara Chesterfield, Helen Conroy, Lois Corben, Rosemary Crellin, Roslyn Crosby, Loris Davies, Margery Delany, Joan Foster, Keay Galbraith, Lynne Gardner, Marion Grant, Jennifer Grant, Marjorie Griffiths, Glenys Hagger, Joyce Harris, Rhonda Harrison, Patricia Henderson, Judith Hodgins, Jennifer Holm, Valerie Hooper, Barbara Hope, Judith Hutton, Eril Johns, Rosalind Knell, Mary Lamb, Ainslie Lansbury, Margaret Lee, Catherine Leeton, Anne McClelland, Patricia McNally, Sonia Manfield, Elizabeth Manning, Sandra Matthews, Barbara Milne, Ruth Morgan, Pauline Mott, Margaret Murphy, Jennifer Nicholas, Mary-Ellen Nicholas, Katherine Nixon, Erna Oakley, Mary Pederick, Patsy Pretty, Marion Reed, Margaret Rennie, Lesley Rickarby, Margaret Robert, Helen

MATRICULATION EXAMINATION , 1956

MATRICULATIO N

EXAMINATION

, 1956—Continued.

Roberts, Margaret Robinson, Jennifer Rudwick, Aline Simmons, Ann Slade, Lesley Smith, Delwyn Smith, Rhondda Snow, Evelyn Stubbings, Patricia Thompson, Marjorie Tippett, Patricia Tregear, Helen Walsh, Elaine Webster, Elizabeth Webster, Rosslyn Weetman, Joan Wellard, Wendy Williams, Helen Williams, Roslyn Williamson, Mary

Passes

Allen, Barbara Arnold, Gayl Arnold, Ruth Bacon, Valerie Badham, Jill Bailey, Lynette Baldwin, Sandra Ballantyne, Anne Barr, Sally Beattie, Diana Bell, Patricia Bendall, Jennifer Bickart, Mary Bilney, Ruth Biss, Helen Bissett, Alison Brevitt, Mary Brisbane, Elaine Brown, Jeanette Brown, Judith Carter, Marie Chambers, Claire Clemson, Faye Coleman, Janice Condon, Margaret Connor, Suzanne Conroy, Lois Cook, Dorothea Davey, Verna Davies, Elizabeth Day, Meredith Deeble, Janice Diprose, Joan * Downey, Judith Dreverman, Fairlie Dudley, Marion Dugay, Jennifer Duggan, Judith Eason, Margaret Eddison, Judith Edmonds, Josephine Ensten, Marian Evans, Rosalie Falder, Margaret Fitzgerald, Margaret Ford, Janice Fryer, Elizabeth Fryer, Heather Gallop, Jean Garde, Helene Gay, Mary Gilbert, Barbara Gild, Judith . . Gild, June Gunnell, Delwyn

LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 1956—Continued

Passes

Hagger, Margaret Haliday, Barbara Hallows, Faye Harris, Rhonda Harrison, Pamela Harvey, Lynette Hatt, Edith Herbert, Lois Hewitt, Kay Higginson, Marlene Holt, Marjory Horsfall, Joan Howarth, Janette Hughes, Janice Hunt, Lois Ingram, Katherine Johnston, Margaret Johnston, Mary Kelso, Margaret Kornan, Rita Kyffin, Heather Laird, Alison . . Lang, Sandra Learner, Pauline Lechte, Marilyn Lester, Marion Ley, Lorraine. Ling, Am y Livingston, Margaret Lloyd, Diane Long, Gwenneth Loutit, Wendy Lugton, Wendy McConnell, Janice McConnell, Roslyn McCormack, Janice McDonald, Maree Mclvor, Janet McKaige, Susan Main, Margaret Marryatt, Heather Mathias, Gwynneth Millikan, Ruth Mitchell, Judith Monro, Cynthia Moore, Diane Muir, Carole . . Muirden, Patricia Nicholas, Mary-Ellen O'Connell, Wendy Ord, Yvonne Over, Janice Paice, Margaret Pakes, Helen Palmer, Gwynneth

Passes

Palmer, Lynette Pederick, Patsy Pilkington, Joan Pinkerton, Marian Plant, Margaret Pretty, Judith Price, Jill Pyke, Helen Quick, Diana Rae, Margery Ralston, Judith Richards, Gilda Rickarby, Margaret . Roberts, Judith Robertson, Patricia Romeril, Joan Ross, Wendy Sampson, Elizabeth Sartori, Helen Saville, Joan Sheather, Robin Simpson, Anne Simpson, Faye Skinner, Judith Slade, Lesley Stainsby, Bronwen Stevens, Barbara Tabart, Lynette Tan, Ai Fong Tandy, Noelle Tasker, Stephanie Terry, Rosalind Towers, Gabrielle Tully, Helen Vaughan, Janice Vorrath, Patricia Walters, Robin Watson, Judith Watters, Jean Weeks, Lois Weetman, Judyth Williams, Judith Williams, Robin Winter, Judith Wood, Beverley

Partial Passes (2 or more subjects)

Armstrong, Alison Auchterlonie, Frances Barnes, Lenore Bassett, Barbara Beaumont, Marcia Bridges, Elizabeth

LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 1956—Continued

Passes

Brisbane, Jennifer Bruhn, Irene

Campbell, Ruth Chambers, Elizabeth Cross, Margaret Fink, Beverley Goff, Lorele . . Hamilton, Barbara Hand, Mary Helmer, Lynette Herman, Janine Holloway, Marie Kirton, Janet Kubeil, Esma Maclean, Dorothy Marshman, Shirley O'Neill, Elizabeth Osborne, Nova Pollard, Ruth Probert, Janice Sandow, Judith Senator, Vivienne Smorgon, Ginette Stokes, Lynette Strapp, Prudence Taylor, Nancye Wellman, Ruth Wharington, Alison Wild, Iris Woodfull, Jean

* Dressmaking p Previously passed

INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION , 1956

Passes

Allan, Nanette Ansell, Vivien Ashman, Janice Baker, Janice Barnes, Elizabeth Barski, Lorraine Beckett, Delphine Benjamin, Pauline Benjamin, Rosemary Bennett, Barbara Bennett, Norma Benson, Coralie Blair, Jean Blight, Heather Bonney, Lesley Bourne, Pamela Brien, Marcia Brooker, Barbara Brown, Heather Brown, Janice Bryse, Elizabeth Butler, Gillian Cahill, Heather Cameron, Heather Campbell, Marjorie Cant, Margot Carlson, Ann Chitty, Elizabeth Church, Pamela Clark, Jennifer Clerk, Judith Clark, Rhyll Clarke, Beverley Clarke, Noel Clarke, Pamela Coates, Pamela Conroy, Marilyn Cornell, Pamela Craigie, Amelda Crebbin, Dianne Daly, Jennepher Dare, Barbara Davies, Dorothy Davies, Gillian Davies, Lynette Day, Margaret Deague, Lynette Delbridge, Judith Diprose, Doreen Douglas, Strella Downard, Helene Druitt, Elizabeth Dunn, Lesley Dunn, Pamela Edwards, Margaret Edwards, Patricia Edwards, Sondra Elsbury, Judith Epstein, Sandra Eyval, Helen Fairbank, Pamela

INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION,

1956—Continued

1 Englis h | Expressio n J Mathematic s A Mathematic s B Geograph y Genera l Scienc e A Genera l Scienc e B Englis h Literatur e Frenc h Germa n Lati n Hist , o f A/asi a an d Pacifi c Musica l Appreciatio n Arithmeti c H •3 Commercia l Prin an d Prac Shorthan d an d Typewritin g Domesti c Scienc e Craf t Physica l Educatio n Musi c

Passes

Farries, Joan P P P P P P

Fly, Margaret P P P P P P

Galagher, Ann P P P P P P P P P Gale, Pamela P P P P P

Gardiner, Pamela P P P P P P P P

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Partial Passes (4 or more subjects)

Archer, Lorraine Armstrong, Margaret Arthur, Ruth Baker, Sue Ball, Irene Balmer, Penelope Crockett, Jill . . Curnick, Helen Davidson, Patricia Deacon, Susan de Clifford, Valerie Dunn, Sheralyn Ellis, Valerie Ewert, Judith Frederick, Judith Holt, Wendy . . Hull, Janice Inglis, Barbara Jennings, Roslyn Johnston, Margaret Kerr, Dorothy Langstreth, Margaret Lardrier, Helen Lord, Glenys Lyndon, Lois McDougall, Glynnys McLennan, Sandra Mock, Marion Muenzing, Heiderose Nauman, Vera Pearce, Diane Prichard, Jennifer Raufer, Margaret Richards, Marion Stannard, Yvonne Stephens, Linda Stewart, Beverley Thompson, Beth Thompson, Elwyn Thomson, Ailsa Thwaites, Anne Vincent, Jocelyn Watanangura, Vijada Weber, Caroline Wishart, Beverley Withers, Carolyn Worboys, Pamela

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Old Collegians' Examination Results H U 1956

The School congratulates Old Collegians upon their University results These include the fol lowing:—

Dorothy Alexander (Arts): Honours Part II F.E Combined Course, English and French Graduated B.A. Hons.

Lesley Andrew (Science) : Honours Physiol Sc Biochem I, Zoology III Graduated B.Sc

Barbara Armstrong (Arts):

Joan Ashton (Music) : Honours Chief Prac Stud II; Passed Sec Prac Stud II, Sight Reading & Ear Trng II, Harmony & Counterpoint, Music A.

Marjorie Atkinson (Music) : Passed Elem Acoustics, Meth of Teaching II

Felicity Bartak (Arts):

Marion Beers, M.A (Dip.Ed.) : Honours Hist SC Prin of Ed., Compar Ed., Ed Psych., Meth of Teaching, Prac Teaching Graduated Dip.Ed

Jill Bendall (Arts) : Honours Latin I, Passed Eng I

Alison Benjamin (Law) : Honours Soc Hist., Criminology, Passed Eng II, Eng Ill , Aust Hist., Polit. Phil. Graduated B.A.

Laurel Bladon (Science) : Honours Geol. I, Psychol I, Passed Zoology I Graduated B.Sc

Josephine Brownrigg (Arts) : Honours Mod Hist., Passed Latin II, Eng II, Botany I

Margaret Bruce (Arts): Honours Psych I, Passed Latin I, Eng I, Br Hist (Arts)

Gretta Bull (Music) : Honours Chief Prac Stud Ill , Sec Prac Stud Ill , Meth of Teach ing I, Passed Instr Ensemble II, Orches I, Mus Lit. SC Mat. I, Harmony Sc Counterpoint III.

Robin Campbell (Arts): Honours Econ A ; Passed French la, Br Hist (Arts), Geol I

Ann Carew (Arts) : Passed Econ B, Stat Method, Indust Admin

Bernice Carter (Arts) : Honours Psych I; Passed Eng III Graduated B.A

Mary Chan (Medicine) : Passed Anat., Physiol., Biochem

Beverley Clarke (Arts): Honours French I.

Marjory Coates (Law): Passed Jurispru., Pro cedure, Accounts

Gillian Cook (Arts Sc Social Studies): Passed Philos I, Social Work I, Social Organ A , Psych II

Joan Cother (Arts): Passed Latin II, Mod Hist., Geog.

Elizabeth Cowan (Music): Honours Piano II, Singing I, Sight Reading SC Ear Trng. I, Har mony & Counterpoint II, Passed Music A

Barbara Crisp (Arts) : Passed Inter Relations, Graduated B.A

Marjorie Davies (Science): Passed Botany I, Zool I, H Sc M of Sc B Graduated B.Sc

Cossor Davis (Arts): Passed Aust. Hist., Econ. Geog II, Philos I Graduated B.A

Yvonne Davis (Law): Passed Int to Legal Meth., Tort, Princ of Contract

Shahna Day (nee Zettl) (Arts) : Passed Eng III

Jennifer Deacon (Medicine) : Passed Anat inc Hist Sc Emb., Physiol Sc Biochem

Janice de Lacy (Arts) : Passed French I, Eng I, Br Hist (Arts), Psych I

Betty Derrick (Social Studies): Passed Social Work I, Social Biol., Social Org. A.

Evi Dickins (Law) : Honours Pub Int Law, Mercantile Law, Princ. of Equity, Passed Const. Law I, Conveyancing, Evidence

Margaret Dickins (Social Studies) : Passed Aust. Hist

Gillian Dixon (Arts): Passed Eng II, Mod Hist., Econ Geog II

Paddy Dixson (Music) : Honours Sight Read ing SC Ear Trng. I, Harmony Sc Counterpoint II, Passed Chief Prac Study II, Second Prac Study II, Music A

Elizabeth Duncan (Arts SC Social Studies) : Honours Social Hist., Passed Psych II, Psycho path

Hilary Dunn (Arts) : Passed French II, Mod Hist., Geog

Rene Elbaum (Arts): Passed Fine Arts C

Jane Elton (Music) : Honours Pianoforte II, Singing I, Sight Reading SC Ear Trng., Music A , Harmony Sc Counterpoint II.

Monica Essex (nee Wood ) (Arts): Passed Aust Hist

Beth Fletcher (Arts): Passed Brit Hist (Arts), Philos I

Valda Fouvy, Mus.Bac (nee Vaughan) (Arts): Graduated B.A.

Coralie Frecker (Medicine):

Louise Gault (Arts Sc Social Studies): Honours Part I F.E. School of Hist., Passed Social Wor k II

Elizabeth Gershon (nee Wilder) (Dip.Ed.) : Graduated Dip.Ed

Josephine Gorr-Rudin (Arts): Passed Ethics Graduated B.A

Patricia Gray (Law) : Passed Tort, Crim Law SC Proc., Prin of Prop, in Land, Ethics

Anne Grunden (Arts Sc Social Studies): Hon ours Soc Hist., Passed Psychopath., Social Work III

Margaret Hadley (Arts): Passed Latin I, Eng I, Br Hist (Arts), Psych I

Lynette Hall (Arts): Honours Soc Hist., Econ Geog II, Passed Polit Philos

Jennifer Harding (Arts): Honours Hist. &: Princ of Ed., Compar Ed., Ed Psych., Meth of Teaching, Prac Teaching Graduated B.A

Rae Hawkins (Science): Honours Geol II, Passed Zool. I, H Si M. of Sc. B. Graduated B.Sc

Dalys Hearn (Arts):

Elsa Hepburn (Arts) : Passed Latin I, French I, Eng I, Br Hist (Arts)

Valda Heraud (Science) : Honours Hist Si Princ of Ed., Compar Ed., Ed Psych., Prac Teaching, Passed Meth. of Teaching. Graduated B.Sc.

Rosemary Horton (Science) : Honours Botany I, Zool I

Margaret Horwill (Science) :

Janette Howell (Commerce): Honours Econ Geog I, Passed Account I, Com Law I, Econ A

Iris Ing (Arts): Passed Mod Hist

Gwenda Jacobs (Commerce) : Passed Econ C, Pub Finance

Maris Johnson (Arts): Passed French la, Eng. I, Fine Arts C, Psych I

Alwyn Jones (Music) : Honours Sec Prac Stud Ill , Passed Sight Reading Si Ear Trng I, Chief Prac Stud. Ill , Instr. Ensemble I, Music B, Harmony Si Counterpoint III

Deborah Lambert (Medicine) : Passed Chem (Pre-Med.), Phys (Pre-Med.), Biol (Pre-Med.)

Barbara Landells (Medicine) :

Denise Lear (Music) : Honours Instr Ensemble II, Passed Music B, Orches I, Mus Lit &C Mat I, Meth. of Teaching I, Accompanying.

Margaret Lethlean (Medicine): Passed Med. Jurisprud

Loloma Linggood (Commerce): Passed Econ Geog. I, Br. Hist. (Arts).

Judith Lugton (Arts): Passed Inter Relations, Ethics. Graduated B.A.

Frances McCarthy (Music): Honours Singing II, Vocal Polyph Si Fugue, Music B, Passed Accompanying, Eng Die

Marigold McLean (Phys.Ed.): Passed Anat Si Physiol Basis of Phys Ed II, Preventive Work, Play Si Recreation, Organ. Si Admin, of Phys. Ed., Mod Problems in Educ., Prac Exer II, Teach Pract Si Obser II Graduated Dip Phys.Ed

Sonia Manning (Phys.Ed.) : Passed Anat Si Physiol Basis of Phys Ed I, Body Mech., Hy giene, Diet ai First Aid, Hist Prin Meth of Phys. Ed., Gen. Si Special Meth. of Teaching, Prac Exer I, Teach Prac Si Obser I

Shirley May (Medicine) : Passed Med., Surgery, Obst Si Gyn Graduated M.B., B.S

Anne Neil (Arts) : Passed Social Work I, Social Org A , Psychol II, Eng II

Florence Newbound (Arts): Passed Eng. I, Psychol I

Katharine O'Neill (Social Studies): Passed Social Work II, Aust Hist., Logic

Wendy Orton (Music): Honours Pianoforte II, Sight Reading Si Ear Trng., Music A , Har mony Si Counterpoint II, Passed Singing 'I

Barbara Paton (Arts): Passed French II, Eng III, Econ Geog II Graduated B.A

Jane Pincus (Vet Science) :

Ai Leng Quek (Commerce):

Barbara Rautman (Arts) : Passed French la, Br Hist (Arts), Geol I

Julia Sandner (Arts) :

Elizabeth Scarlett (Music) : Honours Chief Prac Stud IV, Instr Ensemble II, Meth of Teach II, Passed Sec Prac Stud IV, Orchest II, Elem. Acoustics, Special Study. Graduated Mus.Bac

Margaret Scott (Arts) : Honours Latin I, Passed Eng L Si Lit I, Br Hist (Arts), Philos I

Natalie Sharpe (Arts) : Passed Eng II, Fine Arts C, Criminology

Elisabeth Shiffron (Arts): Passed Eng I, Br Hist (Arts), Psych I

Dorothy Simon (Commerce): Passed Ac countancy.I.A, Com Law I, Econ A

Pauline Simpson (Medicine); Passed Biol (Pre-Med.)

Jennith Smith (Arts): Passed Philos I, Music A , Geog.

Roslyn Sorensen (Science) : Passed Physics III Graduated B.Sc

Dawn Sorensen (Commerce) : Passed Ac countancy.I.A, Econ Geog I, Econ A, Zool I

Janet Stahl (Arts) :

Dorothy Steer (Arts) : Honours Part II F.E School of Germ Lang Graduated B.A

Joy Storie (Arts) : Passed Aust. Hist. Gradu ated B.A

Davida Switson (Phys.Ed.): Passed Anat Si Physiol Basis of P.E.I, Body Mech., Hygiene, Diet Si First Aid, Hist Princ Si Meth of P.E., Gen Si Special Meth of Teaching, Prac Exer I, Teach. Pract. Si Obser. I.

Patricia Tasker (Science): Honours Physiol. II with Pharm., Passed Microbiol Graduated B.Sc

Margaret Tharle (Phys.Ed.): Passed Prac Exer I, Play Si Recreation, Mod Problems in Educ., Teach Pract Si Obser II

Betty Tsiang (Dental Science) : Passed Path ology, Bacterid., Cons Dentistry I, Dent Prosth II, Metallog Si Dental Mats

Muriel Walklate (Arts): Honours Psych I, Passed Eng Ill , Aust Hist Graduated B.A

Margaret Walters (Arts): Honours Eng L Si Lit I, Br Hist (Arts), Passed French I, Anc Hist I

Judith Webb (Arts): Passed French I.A, Eng. I, Br Hist (Arts), Geol I

Beverley Webster (Arts): Honours Hist Si Princ of Educ., Compar Ed., Ed Psych., Methods of Teaching, Pract Teaching Graduated B.A

Jean Webster (Arts): Honours Russian I, Passed Frcnch III, Psych I

Tamara Weyman (Arts): Honours Part II F.E School of Psych Graduated B.A Hons '

Beryl Wild (Medicine): Passed Anat inc Hist SC Emb., Physiol SC Biochem

Jeanne Wilson (Medicine) : Passed Anat. inc. Hist SC Emb., Physiol SC Biochem

Judith M Wilson (Science): Honours Psych I, Passed Geol I, Zool I Graduated B.Sc

Beverley Woo d (Arts): Passed Eng Ill , Pol Sc. A., Ethics. Graduated B.A.

Jacqueline Woo d (Arts): Honours H. SC M. of Sc A , Part I F E School of Philos

Wendy Woolcott (Commerce) : Passed Econ Geog. I.

Mary Zalcman (Medicine) : Honours Obst Sc Gynac., Passed Med., Surgery. Graduated M.B., B.S

The following girls have now begun Univer sity courses:—Joan Cathcart, Rosemary Corben, Loris Crosby, Valerie Holm, Rosalind Johns, Ruth Milne, Margaret Mott, Jennifer Murphy, Mar garet Roberts, Rhondda Smith, Patricia Stubbings Rosslyn Webster (Arts) ; Helen Arnel, Joan Weet man (Social Studies) ; Patsy Pederick, Evelyn Snow (Arts Sc Social Studies) ; Marjorie Thomp

son (Arts Sc Music) ; Pamela Bowyer, Joyce Hag ger, Jennifer Hodgins, Helen Tregear, Elaine Walsh (Commerce); Glenys Bull, Judith Hope, Pauline Morgan, Katherine Nicholls (Science) ; Joan Delany (Bacteriology) ; Keay Foster, Pat ricia Harrison, Helen Williams (Medicine); Eril Hutton, Sonia McNally, Roslyn Williams (Phar macy); Elaine Carter (Psychiatry, Sydney); Ains lie Lamb (Law); Catherine Lee, Elizabeth Web ster, Jean Woodfull (Physical Education)

Old Collegians who have begun teaching or training for teaching include:—Valerie Bacon, Jennifer Bendall, Irene Bruhn, Faye Clemson, Fairlie Dreverman, Rosalie Evans, Lynne Gal braith (K.T.C.); Roslyn Crellin, Barbara Haliday, Judith Watson (Mercer House); Miriam Baer, Alison Bissett, Claire Chambers, Margaret Chan non, Lois Conroy, Jennifer Dugay, Margaret Falder, Janet Fox, Rosemary Garonne, Jennifer Grant, Heather Gray, Judith Henderson, Heather Homes, Mary Knell, Jennifer Lang, Margaret Livingston, Patricia McClelland, Elizabeth Man field, Anne Masters, Barbara Matthews, Cynthia Monro, Erna Nixon, Leonie Nockold, Mary Oak ley, Janice Over, Judith Pretty, Margaret Reed, Gilda Richards, Helen Roberts, Aline Rudwick, Patricia Tippett, Helen Tully, Janice Vaughan, Mary Williamson (Education Department)

Senior School Athletic Sports

The Senior School Athletic Sports were once again a great success and we congratulate and thank Miss Perkins and the Sports' Staff on their wonderful organisation

This year after the impetus of the Olympic Games, discus and javelin throwing, hop, step and jump, and long and high jumping were suc cessfully introduced

Many new records were set and Margaret Swann's record baseball throw of 90 yards, 1 foot, 8 inches was one of the day's highlights.

We are grateful to Miss Dwyer for the judging of the March Past and to Mrs Danks, President of the Old Collegians' Club, for the presentation of the trophies

Results of Senior Swimming Sports held on 8th March: 1st, Krome, with 53 points; 2nd, Fit chett, 51; 3rd, Cato, 47; 4th, Berry, 38

Inter-House Baseball Results: 1st, Krome; 2nd, Berry; 3rd, Cato and Fitchett (equal)

Results of Lower Middle School Athletic Sports held on 26th March: 1st, Fitchett, with 64 points; 2nd, Krome, 49; 3rd, Cato, 45; 4th, Berry, 33

Results of Senior School Athletic Sports

Senior Inter-House Flag Relay—B Team: 1st, Berry; 2nd, Cato; 3rd, Krome. Time, 81% sees.

Middle Inter-House Flag Relay—B Team: 1st, Berry; 2nd, Fitchett; 3rd, Cato Time, 83.6 sees, (equal record).

Flat Race (Open), 100 Yards: 1st, J Wellman (C) ; 2nd, J. Proctor (C) ; 3rd, J. Diprose (F). N o time taken

Flat Race (Under 16), 100 Yards: 1st, A Samble (C) ; 2nd, L. Brown (K) ; 3rd, M. Swann (C) Time, 12.3 sees

Flat Race (Under 15), 75 Yards: 1st, J. Well man (C) ; 2nd, J Proctor (C) ; 3rd, J Grange (B) Time, 9.5 sees, (equal record)

Flat Race (Under 14), 75 Yards: 1st, R Bandt (C)-J Greenwood (K) ; 3rd, G Weeks (K) Time, 9.3 sees, (record)

High Jump (Open) : 1st, B Adamson (C) ; 2nd, J Pettard (F) ; 3rd, J Greenwood (K)-M Philip son (B). Height, 4 ft. 4 ins.

Baseball Throwing (Open) : 1st, M Swann (C) ; 2nd, M. Haig-Muir; 3rd, J. Warren (F). Distance, 90 yds., 1 ft., 8 ins

Discus Throwing: 1st, S Nelson (C) ; 2nd, M Brevitt (B) ; 3rd, P. Vorrath (K). Distance, 71 ft., 6 ins.

Javelin Throwing (Open) : 1st, M Swann (C) ; 2nd, M Lansbury (F) ; 3rd, J Taylor (K) Dis tance, 101 ft

Middle Square Overhead Ball: 1st, Fitchett; 2nd, Cato; 3rd, Krome Time, 45 sees (record)

Flat Race, 75 Yards (Under 16): 1st, Y , Parker (C) ; 2nd, J. Grange (B) ; 3rd, L. Brown (K) Time, 9.2 sees

Flat Race, 75 Yards (Open) : 1st, J Welltnan (C) ; 2nd, D Jones (K) ; 3rd, R Williams (F) Time, 9 sees, (record)

Middle Over and Under Zig-Zag Bouncing: 1st, Cato-Krome; 3rd, Berry Time, 4 min 28 sees

Senior Inter-House Flag Relay—A Team: 1st, Fitchett; 2nd, Krome; 3rd, Cato Time, 78.7 sees, (record)

Middle Inter-House Flag Relay—A Team: 1st, Cato; 2nd, Krome; 3rd, Berry Time, 79.7 sees, (record)

Long Jump (Open) : 1st, A Samble (C) ; 2nd, J Pond (F) ; 3rd, S Phillips (B) Distance, 14 ft., 6i ins

Senior Cross Ball: 1st, Krome; 2nd, Fitchett; 3rd, Cato Time, 1 min 27 sees

Middle Exchange and Pass Ball: 1st, Krome; 2nd, Fitchett; 3rd, Berry Time, 31.7 sees, (record)

Senior Over and Under Spoke Relay: 1st, Fit chett; 2nd, Berry; 3rd, Cato Time, 3 min 11 sees, (record).

Hop, Step and Jump: 1st, A Samble (C) ; 2nd, F Parry (K) ; 3rd, J Forbes (F) Distance, 33 ft 4 ins

Little Visitors' Race: 1st, Robin Wilns-Merril Cheshire-Jan Goughton

March Past of Competitors: 1st, Berry; 2nd, Fitchett; 3rd, Cato

Inter-School Events

Senior Inter-School Flag Relay: 1st, Korowa; 2nd, Strathcona; 3rd, Ruyton Time, 77.1 sees

Junior Inter-School Flag Relay: 1st, Korowa; 2nd, M.C.E.G.G.S.; 3rd, Shelford Time, 76 sees, (record)

Inter-School Diamond Throwing: 1st, M.L.C (Hawthorn) ; 2nd, Lauriston; 3rd, Strathcona Time, 54 sees

House v School: 1st, School; 2nd, House Time, 78.1 sees

Trophy List

Inter-School Results

Junior Inter-School Flag Relay—won by Korowa

Senior Inter-School Flag Relay—won by Korowa Inter-School Diamond Throwing—won by M.L.C (Hawthorn)

Intermediate Flag Race—won by Berry and Cato

Intermediate Points Cup—won by Cato

Senior Flag Race—all equal Senior Sports Cup—won by Cato

The House Proficiency Cup—won by Berry. The Bettye Hammon Cup for Aggregate Points —won by Cato

House v. School—won by School.

Total Aggregate Points

1st place: Cato, 110k

2nd place: Fitchett, 71i.

3rd place: Berry and Krome, equal, 63i —M.L

—Myra Langford, P.VI.d, Berry

North Indian Holiday

(From one of Miss Mitchell's letters)

The principal, Miss Mukerji (to whose home we were going for Christmas) and Miss Padma and I set off at twelve noon to catch the Grand Trunk to Agra, where we were to break the long journey with a visit to the Taj at dawn

With our bedding-rolls and zipp-bags and suit Cases and food-basket and tiffin-carrier (Miss Mukerji had one with six compartments) and overcoats, we enjoyed the unusual experience of proceeding in a lordly way to our reserved first class compartment: four bunks, a corner table, and a wash-room attached The fourth person in the carriage was the wife of a Sikh officer in the army. She was going for a month's holiday with her mother in Amritsar, a far longer journey than ours if you look on the map She could not under stand why none of the three of us was married: orthodox Indian women just can't I think we must have been asked that question twenty times!

Then very early on Sunday morning, after two nights and a day and a half in the train, we packed up and got out at Agra After "cloaking" our luggage, and having a cup of tea, we went out into the darkness, and Miss Mukerji hired two cycle-ricks to take us to the Ta j Mahal It was a very cold morning, and I realised how wise it was to have an overcoat It was still dark when we came to the Taj enclosure, but there was a pale look in the sky Our first sight of this world-famous building was through a small door set in the main gates, which were closed. There we saw it— gleaming against a dark background looking like ivory on velvet W e climbed through the little gate, and then sat down on a marble seat to watch the dawn come One thing that amazed me was that we were not the only people there; the grounds are open always, and people come day and night in a steady trickle, sometimes a stream As light came, we saw how pretty the gardens were: on either side of the long artificial water way leading to the building there are pointed cypresses On either side beyond that there are flower-beds set in lawns, and beyond that walks overarched with high trees Then beyond that again are rose-beds, and then the surrounding

walls, with a cloister for pilgrims to sleep in What I was most surprised to find was that the building itself stands right on the bank of the Jumna River—one of the rivers especially sacred to the Hindus because of Krishna But of course the Taj was built by a Moslem ruler, Shaj Jehan

When it was really broad daylight, we had "overshoes" tied on to our feet and went inside the building The tomb on the ground floor is only a cenotaph, but it is encircled by a twenty-four sided carved marble screen The real tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shaj Jehan are down some dark stairs But all of them have delicate inlay work done in cornelian, coral, jade and, I think, black marble The poppies and a flower that looked like a fuchsia, and another like a red daffodil, were particularly attractive designs.

After a very happy Christmas in the Principal's home, we travelled from Bareilly to Delhi; in the train there were women of all types and everyone wanted to talk First, there was a large mountain of a woman—very rich, apparently, judging by her gold-bordered saree and velvet shawl, who reared up from the seat where she had been asleep, and began to talk fair English She was married, with two children, but we could not understand what had happened to her husband. She herself was doing a University course in Economics in Benares, the children evidently being boarders in a convent school in Naini Tal, about eighty miles from Bareilly She seemed an un happy person—she seemed to have no intention of ever using her degree—she said her parents and parents-in-law were very orthodox and would not hear of her earning her living Wh y she was travelling third class, we couldn't imagine

Then there was a young and attractive mother with a baby She told us she and her husband be longed to the Arya Samaj sect—a reformed Hindu sect Father came along sometimes to the window to see how Mother was getting on, but on the whole the mothers seem to accept the responsibility of the children—it is unbelievably difficult for them —often they have masses of luggage too, but they take it all so serenely

Then there were two elderly women opposite us, who began to sing quietly to themselves late

in the afternoon—religious songs which Miss Padma was able to translate On the other side of the carriage were several bold-looking Punjabi women, with gold earrings like small round lamp shades hanging from their ears They also had babies and children with them.

After arriving in Delhi, we went by bus through beautiful New Delhi, with its wonderful tree-lined roads and fine homes. I am glad I have seen Canberra, because now I can compare them, and, without exaggeration, Canberra is a miniature only of this spacious and grandiose New Delhi of the first quarter of this century

Old Delhi is all Mosque domes and Mogul build ings W e spent an hour and a half one morning in the famous bazaar of Old Delhi, and wished we could spend more time there But we wanted to go to the Gandhi Memorial Gardens, on the spot where Gandhiji was cremated after his as sassination—it is called Rajghat The sacred river Jumna is nearby, for his ashes were cast into it on the third day after the cremation, but we couldn't see the river for factories It was touch ing to see how utterly simple the memorial is, just a railed-in concrete slab, on which flowers are laid

Late in the afternoon of our second day we took a bus to the tomb of the second great Mogul, Humayun. The approach was most unprepos sessing, but when we at last found the entrance, we were thrilled to have come The tomb was enormous, and domed, but what we liked best was the walled-in garden leading to the great court—it was like New College Garden—grass and leafy trees, and flowering creepers on the walls

Later we went to see the tomb of the father of the Queen of Jahangir, son of Akbar It pleased us even more than the Taj ; flat-roofed, low and small, it was as delicate as a piece of embroidery on muslin It is some twenty years earlier than the Taj, and set the fashion for the inlay work of the more famous building; we thought it was exquisite Its position was also on the Jumna, and in the red sandstone wall surrounding the lovely little marble building there were four gateways, one of them, on the river-side spacious enough for quite a number of people to live in

O n the next stage of our journey, we wanted to visit the Buddhist ruins at Sanchi O n the top of a hill are the ruins of great burial mounds over the bones of Buddhist saints They look like very large earthenware basins upside-down, with richly carved gateways through the surrounding walls There are also the ruins of a monastery and a nunnery, and of both Buddhist and Hindu temples The date of the oldest ruins is thought to be third century B.C., and there is now a modern temple there, erected to enshrine the bones of the Buddha's two most famous disciples (sixth century B.C.) W e were fortunate enough to see a large party of pilgrims from Tibet—men, women and children who were dressed in their thick national costume, and who could not speak a word of any Indian language or of English W e saw all their bedding-rolls, bundles and utensils piled up outside the station. W e were glad to have seen something quite different from all the Mogul

(Moslem—13th to 18th century A.D. ) architec ture we had been looking at

After this visit, which was unfortunately rather a hurried one, we once more caught the train, and finally came to Madras central, and went separate ways in taxis, after travelling about two thousand five hundred miles, during a most stimulating fortnight

Some Misconceptions About Australia

It is true that my notions about Australia were hazy and inaccurate. I suppose I had not really expected to see kangaroos putting in a friendly appearance through the windows of Nicholas House, nor to hear the lonely howl of dingoes from the Bush, located somewhere behind the Oval; yet I must confess to a certain twinge of disappointment at the apparent absence of these colourful natives

Sitting quietly in the heart of London I had pleasantly pictured Melbourne—it is too difficult and unprofitable to dwell for long on "space." Diminutive yet dignified, it would welcome visitors from abroad with a gracious, if cautioning, air, a little reminiscent of "Cranford." It would expect something of the visitor Indeed, so powerful was this conviction, that I practised wearing a new hat on three consecutive occasions, only to leave it eventually, dangling forlornly from a stand in a suburban cafe

In my misinterpretation of the map, the countryside appeared to encamp menacingly upon the city's edge, so that constant vigil was needed A kind of Bush Hackers' Brigade, on horseback if possible, would immediately cut back the en croaching tentacles of the Bush, which, more re sembling a lush and hostile jungle, at all times threatened to envelop the city (This idea must have come from an evidently mendacious state ment in a geography book, declaring that Mel bourne's annual rainfall equalled London's.)

If I had no pre-conceptions about public trans port here, and showed only mild surprise at the elderly and deafening nature of the trams, I was not in the least prepared for the elegance of the tree-lined streets, the astonishing variety of Euro pean accents, or the architectural splendour— almost comparable to that of the medieval churches—of the many Banks.

People in the Northern Hemisphere know too little about the loveliness of Australian trees and flowers; but they do know about Australian cricket. I was seriously advised to have coaching in this sport; as a compromise, I learnt the rules and some bowling terms; so far no one has mentioned cricket once On the other hand, I was counselled never to refer to convicts. "Australians are sensi tive," somebody said It has been reasonably easy to avoid the subject at afternoon tea, but I quickly discovered that it looms large in the his tory syllabus, and that people living in Hobart always mention it first. "Surely you have seen Port Arthur?" they eagerly question It seems ungracious to say no

The Ruins of Pompeii

The day was lovely when we visited Pompeii, and one could easily imagine life as it was in the first century before the city was buried. Vesuvius was in the background rising sharply from the water's edge to its crater. This volcano was the cause of the city's destruction •

Pompeii was an ancient city of Italy, at the foot of Mt Vesuvius The city was completely buried under about twenty-five feet of ash from Mt Vesuvius when' it erupted on 24th August, 79 A.D . During the nineteenth century, excava tions were carried out, and now, people may visit the ruins.

T o reach the ruins, we passed through the museum where there were relics excavated from the old city. Among these was the body of a petrified woman, her attitude showing that she was trying to shield herself from the burning ashes Also there was the body of a dog which had been found tied to a door, and its position showed that it had been trying to bite itself free, when the disaster occurred

One of the most interesting things there was the main street of shops The narrow cobblestone streets were about a foot lower than the "foot path," and as the streets often were the only drains in wet weather, they became almost rush ing torrents T o overcome the problem of cross ing the streets, every so often, stepping stones were placed in the roadway, on a level with the "foot path" such that the chariot wheels straddled them and the horses jumped them. O n either side of the streets were deep ruts which the chariot wheels had worn in the cobblestones

Going further along the street we came upon the public drinking trough The face of a man had been carved in the stone, and in his mouth was a pipe through which water used to come On the side of the trough was a smooth, shallow groove, which had been worn away through the centuries by people placing their hands there when getting water

Most of the stone houses were in ruins, but on some the roof still remained In the more shel tered places, the colours of the wall's decorations were still clear Continuing, we passed a house called "Th e House of the Dog, " which was made in mosaic stone in the front entrance, which was still quite clear. W e also found that, so long ago, the Romans had hot and cold baths

Although we spent two hours in the ruins, we had to leave so much of the city unexplored, as we had seen only a small corner of it.

—Helen Wigley, P.VI.c, Cato

An Old English Farmhouse

Although we did not live in the centre of London, when the war was coming to a climax with rockets and flying bombs, we were evacuated to a quiet farm near the border of Wales The

farmhouse was very old, parts of it dating back to Tudor times, and many other rooms had since been added as the need arose. It was originally a farmhouse, but then became the residence of the local squire, and then returned to the hands of farming people

The narrow lane with all its ruts and dark green hawthorn hedgerows led up to the house, the most striking feature of which was the tall Elizabethan chimney, its height contributing an other storey to the ivy-covered stone house Many of the unnecessary windows had been bricked up when Queen Anne's window tax came into force, and it was only here that the ivy had not been able to gain a footing.

Within, antiquity was everywhere evident, in the wide staircase of old creaking oak, with hollows in the stairs, and the black beams supporting the ceilings of older parts of the house, the oak panel ling in the living room which rattled on stormy nights, and the huge hearth In the loft innumer able strange things might be found, such as an old cock-fighting stage which on fine days used to be set up in the hollow of the slopes of the roof, and a curious assortment of knives used for sharpening the claws of cocks.

The kitchen, although not of the oldest wing of the house, nevertheless showed signs of long use in the smoke-blackened ceiling, hooks on the beams for hanging hams, a chipped stone floor and a battered table some sixteen feet long in the centre In the scullery outside was the chattering old machine used for drawing water from the underground well, with a circular wooden butter churn which the farmer's wife used to wield with tireless energy

In the garden, too, were objects which would not be recognised to-day A n old stone "mush room," about two and a half feet high, was covered with mosses and ferny growths in a corner Four of these with crossed beams used to keep hayricks off the ground, out of the reach of rats and other vermin A relic of the Georgian era was a large walled garden which had been turned over to chickens, but still had some apricot and peach trees (rarely seen in England) trained in espalier fashion along the red brick walls From the gate at the far end, a long wooden pergola stretched out, with apple trees carefully interlaced over it, dropping blossom along the shady way

The barns were set with the cattle sheds round three sides of the yard. These barns were fas cinating places with huge hay carts beneath, and up the rickety ladder, around the holes in the floor of the scented hayloft were stored hay and fruit Through the tiny cracked window pane could be seen the square tower of the village church, its clear bell ringing out over the calm of green pastures and willows by the tiny field streams The sun descends and twilight sets a black house with a tall black chimney against a pastel sky pierced with stars The topmost stairs sighs as the last person retires and owls take up their ghostly hooting

—Pamela Ternouth, 15 yrs., P.VI.d, Cato

A Trip to Licola

Recently I went for a trip to Licola, a small timber milling town in East Gippsland. It is situated about twenty-five miles from Heyfield, which also has nine timber mills

The road to Licola gradually climbs the hills surrounding the Glenmaggie Weir affording beautiful views of this weir and the valleys of the Macallister River which flows into the weir The country surrounding the weir is dry and un developed Some hills are completely cleared of all timber but still have their natural scrub, ferns, grasses and wild flowers, while other less accessible hills are heavily timbered Most of the land in the Macallister Valley is cultivated and the varying shades of green of the different crops give a patchwork effect rather like some pictures of the English countryside Willow trees grow by the meandering river adding another shade of green to the landscape The tree-covered hills can be seen in the ba-kground

The hills around are not densely populated and most farms are sheep or cattle grazing farms However, in the valley dairy farming is carried on There are several small towns with only one general store, a church, and a hall in the hills

During the winter months of the year the road to Licola is often closed to traffic and the people of Licola are isolated for some weeks because there is only one road. This road is mainly a gravel road and is wide enough to enable two timber trucks to pass on it, as these are the main form of transport Owing to the heavy traffic the road is constantly being repaired

The township of Licola has only been estab lished for about eight years and is situated on the Macallister River It consists of about thirty homes built by the timber company running the saw mill at Licola These houses are weather-board and are all built on the same plan with only slight variation in the colours they are painted The town has only one main street which is little more than a gravel track and the timber mill is situated in the middle of the town with the houses built in two long lines on either side of this mill

Because the town is built near the river most children learn to swim at an early age They go to the small State School on the other side of the river This school is a modern prefabricated building accommodating about forty children and the school teacher boards in Licola during the week There are no doctors or trained nurses at Licola although once a fortnight a Health Centre Sister makes a trip to the small, modern, one roomed building built by the mill owner, which serves as the Health Centre There is no hall for social functions and most families do not visit the larger towns very often because of the dangerous drive There is a general store

Because the mill is in the centre of the town the noise of the machines and of the siren indi cating the time can be heard by everyone

The mail is brought to the town each day and some of the ladies help to run the post office The manager's wife also has the responsibility of operating the switchboard and she indicates who

is wanted on the telephone by an electric bell which can be heard all over the town

The hills around Licola are gradually being cleared of the trees which completely covered these hills a few years ago, nevertheless there is a lot of timber still to be sawn and Licola will remain for many more years It is a peaceful town when the mill is not operating and the trip is very enjoyable

—Ann e Pentland, P.VI.c, Cato

Cedar Lake

While I was living in Ottawa, my friend asked me to stay with her family at a log cabin beside Cedar Lake during vacation

W e started out about ten o'clock one morning and arrived at about twelve-thirty. O n the way we passed through some very interesting country, full of birch trees and cedar

Cedar Lake is about one hundred miles north of Ottawa, the capital of Canada It is in the province of Quebec Cedar Lake is very pictur esque, with cedars all around and a couple of islands in it.

The place where I stayed was made of logs, but was still quite a sizeable house It had trees on three sides, the other side looking out on the lake.

The lake is quite good for fishing, and often during the season my friend's father caught bass At the water's edge was a shelter where about six boats could be mo^oied

In the winter time, logs are pushed across the ice, ready to float down the Gattineau River when the ice starts to thaw

—Marian Worner, 12 yrs., IV.c, Krome

A Visit to the Adaminaby Dam

As we stood on a ridge at the site of the pro jected Adaminaby Dam hundreds of feet below, we watched what appeared to be tiny, bright yellow "dinky-toy" trucks These were bringing terracotta coloured soil to be placed at the bottom of the largest earth dam in the world Line after line of the tiny trucks moved in, let the dirt drop, and continued on to get more filling. Then a huge watercart dampened all the soil which was iater flattened by gigantice rollers; another string of trucks came back; an endless job, hour after hour

T o our right flowed the Eucumbene River which here had been diverted through a hill allowing the earthwork to proceed on this now dry section and there to our left the river flowed on.

Here, directly below us, ant-like men hovered about supervising the great work of building the new Adaminaby Dam, which will rise about four hundred feet from its base and which will be half-a-mile thick Water will be allowed to enter the catchment area later this year, long before the top of the dam is built The amount held in storage will be controlled so that the men will work above the level of the rising waters

Organised in three eight-hourly "shifts" men of thirty-four different nationalities have toiled

"around the clock" for three years, and there are three years of "building up" still to be completed on the earthen dam which will hold back water in quantity eight times the capacity of Sydney Harbour

For miles around this site of mighty activity were numerous hills of dusky green, and in the back ground was the snow-covered Mount Kosciusko, surrounded by many other white-capped peaks.

Away through these Eastern Highlands we motored through miles of grazing country, flashing past trees that will some day be submerged, and so also will be the little town of Adaminaby, very small and so isolated! What an experience for the residents who will have moved to New Adaminaby, higher up, to watch their original homes become a spot on the bottom of the great reservoir which will take ten years to fill.

—Elizabeth Ferguson, 14 yrs., V.a, Fitchett

The Blue Grotto, Capri

After leaving Naples or Sorrento, in Italy, the first glimpse of the rocky Island of Capri is exciting

Near the wharf small boats are waiting to go to the Blue Grotto T o enter this Grotto visitors must transfer to even smaller boats as the narrow entrance is half filled with sea and everyone must bend low as the boat enters the cavern

The sun's rays entering through the water fill the cave with a shimmering silvery blue light I shall always remember trailing my fingers in the water They were blue too The fish were black

On the return journeys to the Marina Grande, the small port of Capri, the Italian oarsmen sing happily

Everyone is gay when they reach, by a funi cular railway, the Piazza There, under striped awnings, tables are set ready for refreshments People sit here for a long time to watch tourists pass by from different countries

—Jennifer Elliott, 11 yrs., L.VI.d, Krome

Milan

Milan, situated in the centre of Northern Italy, was founded by the Gauls shortly before 200 B.C It has now a population of about one and a half million and there is a very large and important railway station in the heart of the city, as most trains travelling to Italy from other countries have to pass through it The city itself is surrounded by a high stone wall, seven miles in circumference, outside of which lie the suburbs

Whe n we visited Milan several years ago, the reason for our stay, other than because we wanted to see something of Milan, was that my father had to visit one of the annual Machine Tools Exhibitions there They are held in the modern Exhibition buildings which consist of twelve or thirteen colossal halls, built over an area of at least half a square mile.

Many people visit Milan during these exhibi tions, and we found it impossible to get hotel

accommodation, therefore we stayed at a private house W e were very interested to see the houses, especially in the older part of the town; they are all three or four storeys high and are built around large asphalted courtyards but with no gardens

Wherever one travels by tram in Milan, the fare is always the same—twenty-five lira, which is about fivepence. The tram routes fan out in all direc tions from the centre of the city and with the fare being only fivepence, irrespective of the dis tance, one can easily see the whole of Milan at a comparatively small ccst

However, we did go for a tour around Milan in a tourist bus, our guide pointing out many interesting things which we would otherwise have missed W e were shown the famous painting of the "Last Supper," by Leonardo da Vinci It is painted on one wall of a small church, and on the opposite wall is the painting of the "Crucifixion" by the same artist. In Napoleon's time this church was used as a stable and a door was cut through the centre of the painting of the "Last Supper." The painting was not discovered until several years later, when the door was bricked up again; it took one man seven years to restore the painting which had originally been done with the whites of eggs The church was botrbed during the last war, and miraculously the two walls with the paintings remained standing, but the other two walls were completely destroyed.

The chief edifice in Milan is the Cathedral which is built of bricks and is cased in white marble It covers an area considerably larger than our oval and its main spire is three hundred and sixty feet high Apart from the light which shines through the many stained glass windows, the only light inside the cathedral is from candles

W e also saw such places of interest as the opera house "La Scala," one of the largest in Europe, having a seating accommodation of three thousand six hundred, and we inspected the home of the world-famous conductor, the late Arturo Tosca nini. W e were then taken to the cemetery, a treasure-trove of old Italian sculpture Some people used to save all their lives so that they might be buried in this cemetery and have beauti ful monuments or statues over their graves Our guide told us the story of a woman who lived very poorly and sold matches and peanuts all her life in order to save enough money for a marble statue The statue was made while the woman was still living and it shows her as being very bent and old, with a shawl tied over her head and a string of nuts around her neck In the same cemetery we saw a life-sized bronze model of the "Last Supper" over the grave of a famous Italian personage. Another model was a fairly large model of a Milanese church, carved from marble, with incredible attention to detail

Although we had stayed in Milan for foul days, we felt it was not nearly long enough, but unfortunately our boat was waiting in Genoa, and we had to leave W e would have liked to stay and explore more of the numerous art treasures which are to be found in such an old city as Milan

—Elsbeth Jaissle, 15 yrs., P.VI.c, Fitchett

A Derwent Valley Home

New Norfolk is one of the largest towns in Tasmania and is situated in the Derwent Valley Many of its buildings date back to the early nine teenth century and among these is the home of some friends of my family It was originally the house of the Governor of the large gaol at New Norfolk.

A high, convict-built wall of stone faces onto the street and behind this is the rambling house The imposing entrance hall leads through an arch to the long passage, off which the large, high ceilinged rooms open In front of the house is a verandah with a beautiful view across the spreading lawns and gardens to the Derwent River

The half-basement where the convicts worked and slept is in rough stone and is not used now. The bars are still on the kitchen windows, ana old meat hooks still hang on the walls The dairy is a small room with wooden shelves around the walls where the dairy products were stored

In about 1860, Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh, when visiting Tasmania, stayed in this old house, which is certainly worthy of any Royal visitor

—Rosemary Walters, 14 yrs , V.d, Krome

Taken from a diary kept in France, 1954-55

Saturday morning, about 11 o'clock I was walking down an old cobbled street, in a little village some 20 miles from Paris Housewives trudged past me on their way back from th e market, weighed down on each side with huge baskets chock-full of bread, fruit, vegetables, meat and fish, enough provisions to last them until the next Market Day. I had wandered spellbound through the great central markets of Paris and poked about more than one of the small ones set up in some city streets, but as yet I had had no experience of a village Market Day So now I hurried eagerly forward, the hubbub of excited voices growing louder as I approached What a gay affair that market was! The stalls covered with brightly coloured canvas caught my eye at once, especially the sweet stall, which seemed to be one

mass of balloons Next to it a man all dressed in white was stirring a large steaming pot, from which rose a delicious aroma. When I rushed up, I found that he was coating almonds with toffee I bought a bagfull, and was given one of the big sausage balloons on a stick as well

As I edged my way through the crowd, the good-natured stall-holders called out to each other and joked and laughed with passers-by Everywhere, on every stall, were heaped wonder ful things to eat Great pyramids of shiny silver fish from the shores of Brittany, heaps of white button mushrooms from sandy caves, cheese from Normandy, big squares of pale gold butter from Normandy too, flat rounds of dark rye bread from the South of France, glazed fruits of many kinds, and, of course, fresh fruit and vegetables in plenty

The vegetables especially I found fascinating —so many of them were new to me Maches, for instance, a small green-leafed plant which is eaten raw in salads. I can still remember its strange flavour, and of course, the celery, like a big 'white apple, which had to be shredded, and artichokes, as well as many others I cannot recall now

Food seemed to dominate the market; but there were other things for me to look at too—clothing, shoes, household goods, toys, live animals and poultry—a whole world packed into one-half of a small town square It was a pleasant world to wander through, for though there were colour and noise, there was little hustle and bustle Things moved at the leisurely pace of a church fair. Market Day is not merely a day of bargain hunt ing and hard work for the French housewife, it is also a day when friends meet and chat between purchases

Midday and closing time came only too quickly I lingered on until the last of the laden shoppers had disappeared and the stall-keepers had packed away their goods in vans and carts Then, as an old man came forth to sweep up the rubbish, I set out reluctantly for home, determined that in future I too would not miss a marche.

—Katherine Jackson, IV.a, Krome

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Original Contributions

Senior Section

Sunsets

Slowly, it moves into the fiery lake Burning, bold, Colours flung across the sky: vibrating crimson; Palest green, translucent blue; and gold Such anguish, in such beauty Gold light has made A quivering road across the sea It leads T o Paradise; or Hell Now the glare fades; Pools of flaking, restless light soften and blush Surprised at their own anger A sudden hush.

Again it torments me: why was this sent? T o uplift tired souls to God?

For spirit's balm, that to repent May be an act of ease?

For me, it means not these It is an agony. A sting Full of soul yearning: hopes unfulfilled, Things unattainable, past regrets And wildness, living in these wild sunsets

—Dorothy Davies, P.VI.d, Berry.

Frost

Delicate, detailed patterns of splendour, Silver woven by unseen hands, Fine lace-like tracings, so soft and tender, Fan-like beauty carved out in bands; Seen through the cold and sparkling of morning These seem full of some mystic awe; Nature's own glory, soft and inspiring, Crowned with dazzling coldness raw Intricate wonder, glowing and glorious, Gem of all winter's wonders bright, Dainty, serene, and reflecting for us

Fragile, delicate silver light

—Mary Brevitt, Hon VI.a, Berry

Drought

For days, weeks, there had been no rain Not one drop of blessing had the monotonous azure bowl spared the thirsting earth—yellow sand bleached by the relentless sun; dotted here and there was a meagre growth of stringy sage, either foolish or pitifully courageous enough to dare to brave the heat.

In the tribe, there were murmurings amongst the elders Dmittang, the medicine-man, day and night carried out the solemn rituals; weird dances in feathers and blood-smeared make-up to induce the Spirits of the Big Blue to have pity In the gunyahs were children, little, panting, listless skeletons who had replaced the active, gleeful pot-bellied children of but a few moons ago; lying wherever they could find shade; little ones being frantically rocked in their coolamins by anxious, sad-eyed mothers Listless braves who but several moons ago had thrilled the lubras with their show of wit and gallantry and hard-earned scars of initiation, who had joined with the seniors of the tribe in providing for their members— joining in the hunt for Kooroonar, the tawny agile 'roo, the grey emu and buzzard

Animals too, languished under the cruel im pact of the blows of the sun Ants, industrious no longer, crawled in the red earth, where the snakes sought to find a sheltering fissure. The long-legged brolga had forsaken the land of red earth and white bones, and had flown to water-holes, many moons away Small marsupial rats and wallabies had curled up to die, their pitiful skeletons in significant on the immense white plain The silence was broken only by the shrill cacophonous mirth of the kookaburra, ironical and desolate Then

silence again, while the bowl of the Great Blue seemed to descend, clamping all in a land of space and timelessness

And then on the horizon, beyond the girdle of bone-bleached hills, was it a mirage? A soft, whitish bank, and in the air, a rumbling, low at first, then increasing, as if the hills were conferring in muffled tones with the sprites above. Another dull roar, and a livid snake of lightning slithered to the earth Then moving rapidly, grey woolly cumulus clouds banked up like gathering cohorts, and the bowl of blue deepened to indigo, to a metallic grey, to a thunderous black pressing down like a shroud, its folds of grey clouds moving like robes of a spectre Then came the first drops; large single drops at first, more and more, until they pelted down in one huge deluge, drops of molten lead from a leaden sky

Dmittang, the Rain-maker, leapt from his ring of sacred rain-making stones, whilst from the gunyahs, the thankful tribesfolk issued to moan their thanks to the spirits above

An d now the Big Rain has come, the dryness of the land has been relieved, and there descends on all Ballebalba, the silence of the night

—Joan Pilkington, 16 yrs., Hon VI.c, Fitchett

Pine Forest

Dark and mysterious beneath a shadowy sky, The ominous clouds scudding before a quickening breeze, Creating an uncanny atmosphere of ill-omen, secrecy, gloom; Sombre shadows, gloomy shades, And the moaning, sighing cry

Of the night-wind in the swaying tree-tops Then the dimness fades, the rustlings cease, And the glistening moon floats from behind her ghostly curtain

Transforming the melancholy wood to a haven of rest, A n abode of tranquillity, calm, peace

The dim aisles take on a new glory, a radiance divine, And His presence is felt in the silence, a stilling of time;

A voice that is calling and echoing far and away Down the still lines of the forest, our Light and our Day

The moon is enveloped, the splendour and lustre have gone, And the pines are mysterious, secret, till breaking of dawn.

•—Margaret Lancaster, P.VI.b, Fitchett.

To My Piano

Come piano, laugh with me, In a sweet and lilting air

With impetuous melody

All my merry moments share.

When life is brimming with mirth, light and gay, In complete harmony you and I play Give me peace, absorb alarm Through your dark mahogany Smooth the turmoil, spread your calm Like a mantle over me

When I am caught in the bustle of life, Give me serenity, calm amidst strife Boundless exultation soars, Grips me in its ecstasy! Some victorious fervent force Holds my soul triumphantly. Striving for all that my music can give, Glorious thoughts of great masters re-live Comfort friend, when I must mourn, While I have you, hope may speak, Through your keys in day's grey dawn

I can find the balm I seek Turning to you in the days of my sorrow Once more you give me back faith in tomorrow Life flows timeless r.s I play, Other things unnoticed are, Lost in languid, lilting lay Nothing can my pleasure mar Caught in the magic of quickening chord, Stay with me always, piano adored.

—Rhyil Clark, 16 yrs., P.IV.a, Fitchett.

Not as a Stranger

Few Australian people fully realise the suffer ing and hardship which is going on in Hungary at the present The continued fear, hunger, and uncertainty of those left behind, and the bewilder ment and sorrow of those who managed to escape

Recently I became acquainted with a young Hungarian refugee She arrived in Australia with nothing of her own, unable to speak English, with no knowledge of her family's fate, and faced with a desperate loneliness

As she grasped a little of the language, she was able to let us know a few of the hardships she endured while escaping from Budapest over the border into Austria There were places where it was necessary to pick a way among dead bodies Food was scarce, and many had lost not only homes but everything except what they wore

After ceaseless effort, contact has at last been made with the girl's mother who is still in Hun gary This has done much to lessen the anxiety she has felt concerning her mother's welfare However, there was no news of the whereabouts of her brother and fiance.

It is only through personal contact with one of these unfortunate people that a fuller under standing of another nation's sufferings can be gained One comes to realise that not only as a nation but as individuals, we are being given our opportunity to help these people to find joy and friendship again, and to re-build broken homes in our country

—Pamela Cornell, 15 yrs., P.VI.b, Cato

Snow

I always associate snow with silence; with the silence of peaceful winter afternoons; times when everything is covered with a white mysterious blanket, and the world seems to wait in grave expectation for something that never seems to come.

I remember the first time I saw snow in its vastness It was in Yorkshire The watery sun was struggling feebly against a dark sky; and pale

blue and grey shadows merged softly into the slumbering hillocks. How gently they rose and fell, like the large sinuous muscles in a strong shoulder blade Dreamily they swept on, into a shrouded horizon The air was very still, and silence seemed holding its breath

When snow falls, it is beautiful to watch It twists and twirls with fairy lightness; it pauses momentarily, then vacantly continues, until, with a final flutter it gives a shiver and vanishes into the ground It refuses persistently to be caught; and when one holds out hands to catch it, the delicate tracery fuses into a freezing blob of water But this is part of the mystery of snow; part of its charm, its elusiveness, and its quietness

One of the most unforgettable of sights is a fir forest coated with a glistening mantle of snow The regal shape of the tree, the dark spinach green of the under-branches, and the black, wet wood; the exciting resinous smell; the soft white powder, shimmering with myriads of translucent crystals outlining every branch and twig; and the silence, always the silence, cast a spell never to be forgotten

I suppose that snow, in being so impersonal, as it is, brings out something personal and warm in everyone who is inside in the warmth It might be because the snow, up to the bottom storey window, seems to be watching what is happening inside; and each individual, knowing he is being watched, subconsciously desires to be more scin tillating than usual At any rate, the fire seems to burn more brightly, and faces seem to beam more easily, and everything seems to be much cosier, when outside, eerie in the darkness, there sleeps the snow.

However, English people, I believe, cordially hate snow. They are always waging war against it in one way or another: either shovelling it, or wading through it, or trying to keep warm or dry in it; so it is really small wonder they dislike the stuff And yet, with those odd contradictions found in human nature, they miss it. They think of it; they think of it often, especially about Christmas time

I remember the shoppers at Christmas, tramping the London streets: the crispness of the air; the friendliness; the English voices; snow bootees, and scarves, and raw, keen faces; and the snow, thick and dirty underfoot, subduing every sound, so that footsteps became mere squelches, and car tyres mere crunches on the snowy roads.

Snow, and silence, and, I believe, great loveli ness are all inextricably linked. Together they make the chief winter beauty of colder countries —Dorothy Davies, 15 yrs., P.VI.d, Berry

Film Making

Although the Olympic Games are now history the memory will forever remain alive, and a group of girls from M.L.C will never forget this great event because we explored many unusual highways and byways in making a film record for the School

W e had only six essential pieces of equipment a 16 millimetre camera, coloured film, a tripod stand, an exposure meter, and Olympic Theme and Mr Seymour who supervised operations

When the plans were first drawn up we in tended to make our theme "Melbourne Prepares for the Olympic Games," but after the lifting of the ban on cameras at the Main Stadium we also included some record breaking and treasured shots from the arena

While we were on location, we traced the growth of the new Olympic Park from a series of flat areas to the great sporting venue it is to-day Many Saturday afternoons were spent squelching through the mud surrounding these venues, obtaining "never to be had again" shots, and certainly that was so; never again will the controversial swimming pool be seen in such an uninspired condition—half-constructed and sur rounded by mud, scaffolding and builders' debris

It was at a later date, that at Olympic Park we filmed the athletic trials for places in the Aus tralian team This provided a colourful scene with spectators, competitors and orange-coated officials; the background being Government House and the Botanic Gardens.

Also in connection v/ith the film a few girls were privileged to spend an afternoon with the son of an Old Collegian, Mr John Landy He very kindly gave up his time to allow us to take shots of his training sprints and running style W e also gained some worm's eye view shots by lying on the ground and photographing Mr Landy's head as it bobbed between his legs during some loosening up exercises W e felt very humble after spending this time with so great a man, and we fully understood why this friendly, unassuming person has been acclaimed as Australia's and, in fact, the world's greatest sportsman

A group of athletes we met were the great Australian eight and their coach They allowed us to take shots of their preparations for a trial row on the Yarra

But the Games gradually drew closer so we thought it fitting that we should visit the Olympic Village in which athletes from all over the world lived together in harmony, regardless of race, colour or creed

The Village was ready for occupation when we arrived and so we were very fortunate to be allowed to wander about wherever we chose Al though it was a wet day we all felt rather elated acting as "athletes" for the purpose of providing some activity in the Village. W e were greatly im pressed by the dwellings and facilities and took shots of these to be included in our film.

Then with the Games actually upon us some girls met Mr Seymour at the Main Stadium to take shots of the Olympic Flame, the Olympic Flag and most important of all, the athletic events Among our prize shots is one of Shirley Strick land winning her heat, and also shots of the pre sentation of medals to the three Americans who were successful in the one event

It was a great temptation for us to experiment with night photography with the usually sedate Melbourne bedecked with lights and coloured streamers W e trudged the streets one night photo graphing (after great consultations) the sights we considered most effective—needless to say, only a few came out

Although the film has yet to be spliced, the girls who took part in its production feel that "Olympic Melbourne" will be a worthwhile record of a peaceful and happy gathering of diverse peoples which occurred during a time of crisis in the world

—Ruth Bilney, Hon VI.a, Krome

"Don't Try It"

Have you ever tried riding a bike

With hardly a hand to spare For keeping it out on the road?

Here's a picture of one who did dare The rain's beating down, the wind's in my face, With dress flying up showing prety white lace, My hat's all askew, but there's no time to quip, For meanwhile my racquet has started to slip; Quickly it's grabbed, and wedged back into place, But now there's another problem to face; With this rain beating down, I can't see the way— My glasses are cover'd with a fine film of spray On top of all this there's a signal to give, If I want to turn corners and afterwards live; So off comes the hat, is thrust out to the side, Getting hair dripping wet Oh! what a ride!

If my hat and my dress would the wind tolerate, I might stop a-wobbling and ride the bike straight By the way, what's the time? It must be quite late; I'm puffing and peddling, but at such a slow rate. So with head lowered down to avoid hat's depart, I struggled along which was almost an art For what seemed an age, I continued until I finally breasted the top of the hill, Which led to the station—the end of my ride; So now for decisions, let this be your guide

—Denise Jones, P.Vl.b, Krome

The Wind

Now it tosses leafy tree-tops— Boisterous, blustering; Now it whips the waves to foam, Now it whisks dry leaves along the pavement, Scampering, hurrying; It screams around the corners then, Exhausted, sinks to a low whine, Bends the trees in rhythm— Then, sighing, dies, and leaves them still Now it gently wakes again, Cool, caressing, Fanning the new buds of Spring It gains momentum, force, fierce power— Stinging, hot, harsh, Sweeping red dust before it.

Fowerful, fickle, destructive, soothing, Ever invisible, intangible— The wind is all of these

—Gillian Davies, P.Vl.b, Krome

The Housekeeper

One morning early, When the garden was a haven Of blue-tinted snow; When the pallid sun tried valiantly T o highlight

The shiny, sagging tendrils O f a silver, silver birch, I ventured out,

An d in, In to a realm undisturbed, Completely undisturbed, Where the Lady with the Magic fingers Had transformed everything T o unimaginable beauty; Even the flower-pots, Clad in coats of iced transparency, The crumply line of snow-hidden grass Lay unbroken, An d I felt an urgent desire to see that nothing marred it, That no one intruded Into this Paradise, This residence of Perfection So I retraced my steps, Leaving the Housekeeper of my Garden Alone T o admire her furnishings. But I turned in the doorway, Magically, magnetically entranced; An d it seemed, for an instant, That, from every quivering leaf, Dew-drenched flower face An d blade of grass— A n icicled breeze whispered mockingly— "T o this, The Art of Man is a Nothingness."

—Lenore

E Barnes, Hon VI.c, Cato

The Shell

I picked it up on the beach, This smooth, round shell of palest orange Like a tiny curl, a spring, it wound its way T o a central core of rather darker colour, There to end in a tiny point It was engraved with the words of the sea, Delicate tracings, following the flowing contours of its shape. A n opening underneath disclosed A pearly lining It seemed as if there were a knot inside, Which twisted, and became entangled in a mass of deepest purple, Yellow, pink and faintest blue. What artistry, what perfection, from such a troubled source! What a treasure!

—Barbara Gilbert, Hon Vl.d, Krome

To a Lighthouse

O you, who stand so high upon a craggy cliff, While all around you birds do wheel and fly; All you hear is the noise of the sea and the wind, Or the forlorn note of a seagull's cry.

Yo u are a sentinel, watching and waiting For ships that come from far across the sea, T o guide them safely through unseen rocks to port, An d keep them from all dangers known to thee

The thundering waves come crashing far below An d toss their salt spray high up to your feet The wind whips up a cyclone round your head, But you signal still through the fog, mist and sleet

—Barbara Allen, Hon VI.c, Berry

3.30 p.m.—? a.m.

I wish I could my homework do — I sometimes think I won't get through, I study hard till late at night Eut sums and things just won't come right I chew my pen and scratch my head; I can't remember what I've read, My mind's a blank that will not take History facts without mistake

At last when I am snug in bed All these things run through my head: I toss and turn and squirm and shake, N o sign of sleep—I'm still awake When morning comes I want more sleep I rise without a bound or leap, I crawl from bed with eyes half-shut, Things half-learnt so Iunchtime's cut

—Jill Baldwin, V.d, Krome

School Memories

For many of us this is our last year at school, and in a relatively short time we will be looking back on our schooldays as pleasant memories

I am sure as we look back over the years we have spent at M.L.C we become convinced of the fine traditions that go to make up a school such as this, and we realise more and more all that we owe to the school, and just how it has helped to shape and mould our lives

W e will no doubt recall many amusing inci dents, especially those which occurred when we were in the lower part of the school Perhaps one thing that we remember is our first day at school. When we arrived with new shoes that squeaked, hats that were too large, new blazers (buttoned up), smart grey gloves and stars securely pinned on, we experienced the awful feeling that there seemed to be an everlasting sea of green and grey, and oh! so many, many girls How large and awe some the buildings looked and how we thought we should spend ages trying to find our way around Nevertheless, after a term or so we were forgetting our stars, gloves and sociail service as efficiently as any of the "old girls."

W e also look back on the inevitable toffee stalls, after which, for many days, there seemed to be toffee on, in and under all our books and belong ings

They were our younger days of course!

Another aspect of school life which will remain as a vivid picture in our minds for a long time is our Sports Day What a thrill it was on sports day to take part in the march past and feel that you were actually a living part of your House and School.

Coming to the more serious side of school life I am certain that we call to mind our assemblies and what they have meant to us at the beginning of the school day It is here that we have been reminded of the ideals and aims for which we must strive as a Christian school Our annual Church Services, too, have brought us together not merely as an educational institution but as a school worshipping together as a whole

The societies and groups which we have be longed to, and worked for, have not only pro vided wider interests for us at school, but have helped to shape and mould our characters for life as citizens in an outside community They have helped us make the acquaintance of many more people, not only from our own school but also from other schools.

Those girls who have attended S.C.M. functions —especially camps—will know how fun and fellow ship have been combined so successfully and how they proved an inspiration to us

Other things such as school plays and musical functions, when we have felt intensely proud of our girls, loom large in our minds as moments to remember.

Amon g the greatest things we have to be thank ful for are the friends we have made, and who will remain as such after our schooldays; and who will look back through the years with us on M.L C. ss our own school, and one which makes us so proud that we will wear and honour our star for the rest of our lives

—Helen Biss, 15 yrs., Hon VI.a, Berry

The Monster Fair

(With apologies to A B Paterson.)

There was movement in the College, for the word had passed around They were holding a big fair up there at Scotch, And they wanted girls from M.L.C to cater on some stalls, As well as lots of others there to watch It was asked that M.L.C. should do some biol. work as well, An d the Madrigals were also asked to sing, An d the operetta sung so well by Middle School last year— All were asked to make the fair go with a swing.

There were notices put round the school, an nouncing all the fun; There were lists requesting gifts of food and cakes; There were special days appointed when they asked us to bring dips— They wanted things of many kinds and makes: They were wanting any girls with any time to help on stalls, The studio required some girls who draw; The biology display hr.d need of helpers there from nine, For they had to show the people through the door

Then the day before the fair, there was movement in the school, There were people wanted nearly everywhere— For there's always need of workers when there is a thing like this, An d this was always called "the monster fair." There were people wrapping dips in paper fresh and blue

An d others busy vaulting box and horse, There were people washing rats to make their fur seem clean and soft, And others looking on as well, of course

Then the actual fair itself was a really marvellous thing—

It had catered for just everybody's tastes

There were stalls with stamps and groceries and books and fruit and more

All busy since they opened up the gates

Exhibitions on the ovals by a dog-club, scouts and cubs,

An d boat rides on the River Yarra, too There was entertainment for the young in round about and train, An d the food stalls many hungry people drew

There were concerts for the people who were feeling rather tired

O f the busy thousands out there in the sun; If you had a favourite record you could have it played right there— The fair had something there for old and young

An d the aim of all this business, and the mighty monster fair, Was broadcast everywhere for all to hear— And it raised a lot of money—over forty hundred pounds

T o be given to the Mercer House Appeal —Helen Pyke, Hon VI.c, Berry

The Classical Theatre of China

The Classical Theatre of China visited Mel bourne for the first time at the beginning of this year, giving us a wonderful opportunity of seeing the age-old art and entertainment of China.

The Chinese theatre is entirely different from any other type of entertainment I have ever seen. The actors and actresses are dressed lavishly in beautiful clothes of brightly coloured and em broidered material and they wear very ornate head-dresses The girls wear their hair in long

black plaits Very few properties are used and instead of scenery brightly coloured curtains add atmosphere

The music is very different from ours The singing is very high-pitched and seems to be very nasal while the music was a great change from conventional Western music The orchestra seemed to consist mainly of percussion instruments and was designed to add atmosphere in the way of great noise.

The actors and actresses are very graceful and they walk and dance beautifully Their hand and arm movements are especially expressive The humour in these operas is as amusing to-day as it was many centuries ago. The men showed their speed and agility in some remarkable feats

The two dances I enjoyed most were the Scarf Dance and the Lotus Dance In the first of these the men and women have red scarves about ten feet long By flicking their wrists they make the scarves make wonderful formations in the air A n entirely different sort of dance is the symbolical Lotus Dance The Lotus flower symbolises youth and beauty and in the dance the lotuses shield and protect each other against the rain and storm until the sun shines, when they dance with joy.

After the show the leader of the group said how much the company had enjoyed the tour, and how they wished to return some day

—Judy Weetman, Hon Vl.a, Berry

Slips That Pass in the Type

He gazed at her wavy hair and, as a wasp strayed across his face, he kissed it.

Sale Specials: Coats at less than cost price Last three days.

Etiquette Hint: Never crumble your bread or roll in the soup.

A stray bullet flew into a barber's shop where a barber was shaving a customer The bullet shaved the face of a boy who was waiting

Child Care: If the child does not thrive on fresh milk, it should be boiled

Safety First: Be careful with poison bottles If there are children ;n the house, lock them in a small box

Food Note: You can run more than one mile on one egg.

After the last woman passenger had entered the plane, her nose was pointed into the wind and she began to roll over the grass. He rubbed his ear slowly, and produced a cigarette

—Ann e Cook, V.a, Berry

Hey There!

Hey there—you with your hat not on straight! Gloves never mean a thing to you

As you rush past the gate

Won't you take the advice we hand you like a mother?

"Please put on your star," we say As you hurry along your way.

"We'll forgive you for just this day-—but not another."

—Lorraine Smith, Dip B, Berry

(On behalf of your well-meaning Prefects and Associates)

Hey there—you rushing on to that tram!

Wh y don't you look behind you— The lady with a pram!

Won't you take the advice we hand you like a mother?

Or are we just standing here for fun While out on to the toad you run When you know it should not be done—you push each other

Hey there—you with the very long tongue!

"Shush" never means a thing to you— The last bell has not rung. Won't you take the advice we hand you like a mother.

Or are we not seeing things too clear, Are you just trying not to hear? Are our pleas going in one ear and out the other?

—S.B., Hon Vl.b, Fitchett

Music Camp!

Every year about two hundred excited music campers gather together for ten days to make and to listen to music This year Music Camp was held at Frensham, a delightful school at Mittagong The buildings are of the Spanish style and the surroundings are just wild Aus tralian bush.

All music campers must play a musical instru ment and each camper is placed in one of three orchestras according to his or her ability W e all thoroughly enjoy the orchestral playing as the conductors are not only highly-skilled musicians, but have a sense of humour During the morn ing the orchestras practice hard for three periods, each lasting for one hour. In one of these a tutorial is held, that is, one section of the orchestra, for example, the 'cello section, would rehearse its part alone with a tutor

After this rather exhausting morning the campers relax at lunch, during which the poor tutors tell jokes, jokes, and more jokes and the music campers simply laugh till they cry

In the afternoon there is so-called "recreation" which consists of playing chamber music How ever everyone enjoys it and what a thrill it is when perhaps the viola says, "I'm up to bar 32, are you?" and you realise that you have reached the same place

At five o'clock a promenade concert is held, at which students may play prepared chamber music After tea the orchestras may perform works which they have prepared or the tutors or students may play chamber music at a concert One night we had great fun listening to the tutors, who had exchanged instruments, play The Toy Symphony and there was great mirth on seeing a well-known conductor playing a cheap warbling whistle

After supper some of the brass and a good pianist supply the rest of us with some really "super" jazz for dancing By about eleven o'clock most music campers are in bed, but there is some "night life" at music camp as can be imagined

Besides all the routine things of camp there are walks, drives, and swims to be taken, and more than anything else there are dozens of new friends to make Music campers are of all kinds, shapes and sizes, ages and professions, but their one

burning desire in life is to come together to make music

—Gillian Lennox, Pass VI.c, Cato.

Macbeth As You Like It

Angry Mistress:

"Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear, An d chastise with the valour of my tongue All that impedes thee "

Science Block: " the air

Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself Unto our gentle senses."

Junior Form: "Come, let's make haste, she'll soon be back again."

Pound: "I f it be mine Keep it not from me; quickly let me have it."

Monthly Dances: "W e have willing dames enough."

Friendly disagreement at a baseball match: "Tho u liest; thou shag-haired villain."

Biology Dissections: "Th y bones are marrowless, thy blood is cold; Thou hast no speculation in those eyes Which thou dost glare with!"

T o the Latecomer: "Where hast thou been, sister?"

Mistress to Future Einstein: "Say from whence Yo u owe this strange intelligence."

Dramatic Society: "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire, That look not like the inhabitants of the earth, An d yet are on't."

—Rhyll Clark, Pass Vl.a, Fitchett

Desert Nomads

Across the trackless desert waste, A parched, dead, arid land, A wide undimmed horizon formed O f sifting, drifting sand, The lonely trekking camel train, Against the sky-line stark Wends slowly, plodding 'cross the dunes Through soft, insidious dark

The night falls swift and silent The camp-fires midst the tents Throw shadows, weirdly flickering, An d zephyrs waft the scents From blackened, simmering cooking-pots, Stirred by calloused hands

The camels fed, the packs unrolled, But yet a sentry stands!

What does this band of nomads fear, What threats from days of yore? A n age-old instinct still prevails Inborn since brigand war.

—Jean Watters, Hon Vl.b, Krome

The Babyhood of Methodism in Melbourne

The first Methodist Church in Melbourne was built in 1839 by a Methodist, John J Peers, for £100, the half-acre block costing £109 It was built on the corner of Flinders Lane and Swan ston Street, where the State Savings Bank is now situated, and claimed to hold 150 worshippers After the opening by Rev Joseph Orton in 1839 the congregation grew so rapidly that a plea for a grant of land was put forward to the govern ment. As a result, they received another half-acre block on the corner of Collins and Queen Streets on which to build their new chapel The original chapel was used in the following years as a kitchen for the Queen's Arms Hotel, the then most popular drinking resort

The first permanent minister, the Rev Samuel Wilkinson, had a very large circuit—the whole of Victoria, but possessed with great courage and strength, and armed with a sense of humour, he

overcame all difficulties One day, preaching a sermon on the subject "The Heavenly World as the Christian's Future Home," he was quoting some lines from an old hymn when suddenly with a crash, he disappeared The rotting boards of the pulpit had finally given way

The first church bazaar to be held in Mel bourne was organised by the Rev John Marsden and was a great success owing to the friendliness that existed between the various denominations at this time

The necessity for building a new church was very great, so in 1857, a new chapel, Wesley Chapel, was erected and as Melbourne spread, this became the central city church; the Rev A R Edgar being in charge It was this man who began Pleasant Sunday Afternoons, inviting famous citizens and celebrated overseas visitors to speak from its pulpit —Rosemary Benjamin, 16 yrs., Pass VI.c, Cato

—V . Driver, 14 yrs., L.V.g, Krome.

Middle Section

A Desert Sunrise

The sun rose up in the desert, As yellow as the sand, And spread its gleaming golden rays Across the barren land

A lonesome camel and riders, A Bedouin chief and son Were transformed by th<* streaming rays, In the dawn of the desert sun

A group of Mahommedan Arabs, O n their knees before Allah in prayer, Their bodies inclined towards Mecca, Their holy city, their care

These dark and swarthy travellers, Trudge forth in the scorching heat, Away from the green oasis, The shifting sands to meet

The bright aurora colours, All drafted into one, Streaming over the sandhills, In the glow of the desert sun.

—Valerie Hewitt, 14 yrs., L.V.c, Cato

Blue Night

Autumn night—of deep and smoky blue Chilled by winds that whisper through the grass: Breathing waves of ice that shudder through The nervous trees; as silently they pass

Banks of flighty clouds are drifting by, While the cold white moon in maiestv Rides the purple channels 'tween the stars, Frosting snow that lies by sapphire sea

Silhouettes stand stark agains tthe sky, Pale blue shadows stain white, ivied walls; Scattered stars blink in the tranquil night, An d over all the moon's pale beauty falls.

—Eden Liddelow, 13 yrs., L.V.b, Fitchett

The Sea

The sea, with all its ever-changing moods Is mystic—almost magical to me; The blue of summer topped with caps of foam The grey of winter, wild-waved and free, The gulls forever screaming as they fly; Dark clouds that scud o'er even darker sky In spring and autumn storm and peace take turn, An d when the sun is set the waters burn, Burn with silver radiance or gold: Then the darkness with swift downward fold Cuts out the daylight scene The moon, night's queen, Peeps out to cast on all her gentle beam, Giving the sands a silvery sheen, Making rocks like dreamy opals seem, Shedding on dark jetties a wondrous gleam, Lighting home the weary fishermen

—Wand a Davies, L.V.a, Krome

Monday Morning

On Monday morning when the time is seven, Oh! how I think my bed is heaven!

On Monday morning when the time is eight I'll have to rush or I'll be late

On Monday morning when the time is nine For school to start it is the time

On Monday morning when the time is ten I'm searching wildly for my pen

On Monday morning when the time's eleven With English books our minds we leaven

O n Monday noontide when the time is twelve I wish I could in my lunch-box delve!

Lunch-time's due, when the time is one, Come out, come out, and have some fun!

—Margaret Morriss, IV.a, Berry

The Foothills

The foothills in the spring time Are bright with birds and flowers, With the clear notes of the bellbirds From their shady leafy bowers The ripple of the brooklet, The lyrebird's false call, An d the quiet splash of water From the distant waterfall —Dianne Morrison, L.V.C, Cato

The Storm

The dark clouds stormed across the sky— Blotting out pink ones scurrying by, The sky once rose, now turned to grey As the storm swept over the tiny bay The rain came down in torrents strong, The thunder spoke in deafening song, 'Til up the shore the angry sea Beat down on earth unmercifully

The people ran to houses warm T o shelter from such a frightening storm While lightning struck all in its reach, Its fire spread to the rain-drenched beach, But soon the noise all died away And dawn broke on a still, new day —Megan Thomas, L.V.h, Berry

Fireside Pictures

What can you see in the fire at night When the flames leap up and the coals are bright?

Can you see castles and soldiers and kings, Trees and animals, houses and things?

The wood shoots sparks, the flames leap high; The wind outside goes howling by. Hear the rain as it patters and pours! Isn't it cosy to be indoors?

Watch the fire and tell what you see There's a gay soldier, he's smiling at me! Here's an old lady, wearing a bonnet, Look at the ashes all heaped upon it! This is a game for a winter's night While the gum logs burn and the coals are bright.

—Mcrilyn Chenhall, 12 yrs., IV.b, Cato.

The New Assembly Hall

Many girls of M.L.C

Daily look and gaze to see If the new Assembly Hall Has completed every wall If the roof is yet all on, An d construction bars have gone

Staff walk by and also peer At the hall that stands so near From his window, Doctor Woo d Fondly watches all he could Even trams that hurry by Seem to have a watchful eye

When it's finished, on that day, All the school should want to say: W e are proud of this great hall, Standing firm, and strong, and tall, Showing up against the sky, For all to see who pass by —Lynette Quinton, L.V.e, Berry.

Grandma Looks Back

Gran is now eighty-three, but she still re members her days at M.L.C She wore black cashmere stockings with black laced boots There was no official uniform, and the girls had to mend their own dresses

At that time the boarders numbered about eighty, while the total number of pupils was about one hundred and eighty

The buildings included the main house and another which was a gym. A swimming block was completed after Gran left Gran was sorry she missed the swimming pool because swimming was the only thing at which she excelled There was only one tennis court and the other girls had to play on the front lawn. In those days there was also one in the box-room upstairs where all the cases were kept

The school did not have a star at that time Instead they had a piece of blue satin with a dove on it, palm leaves at the sides, and underneath was written "De o Domuique," the same motto we have to-day!

—Elizabeth Pike, 12 yrs., IV.a, Krome

Lower Middle Section

My Pony

Every morning at half past eight

When the frost is lying on our gate, I give a whistle and then I hear, A clatter of hooves and a shrill neigh clear, Then I look, and what do I see My sweet bay pony looking at me

Then I give him him oats and bran, And we go riding along the tan, I give him a pat and then I say, "What about some jumping to-day" He gives a whinny which means " I agree," My sweet bay pony looking at me

—Sue E. Stevens, 12 yrs., L.IV.d, Cato.

Night

Oh, how I love the summer night When not a single bird's in sight When little stars are peeping down On Mother Earth's dark coat of brown.

The shadowy forms of night are here The trees stand still and dark and weird A black cat's eyes gleam in the night, An d a little mouse runs out of sight

Then daylight dawns with the sun's warm ray An d all the fairies fly away Then children play and run around, An d little lambs frisk, leap and bound

—Liane

Gawin, L.IV.f, Fitchett

The Little Mouse

There was a little mouse, Her name was Annabell She had a little house In a tiny little dell

Each morn she rose at six, An d fetched her little broom She had her little bed to fix Then sweep each little room

——Robyn Anderson, L.III.a

The Story of Silver and Green

Once there was a land where it never rained. It was always sunny and warm and the birds and beasts lived peacefully together.

The Naiads were the water nymphs They lived in the lakes and on the shores and were blue in colour Because of their colour they were vain and thought that nothing could be better or as pretty as they But here they had a rival

The Dryads, nymphs of the forests, were green in colour They were vain but not as much as the Naiads Why should the Naiads think themselves so wonderful when there were other things in the world equally as good? This led to a quarrel

The Sun God, hearing this, shrivelled the leaves, dried the lakes and banished them to different parts of the underworld

The creatures of the world appealed to the gods because they had no shade or water and soon they would die The gods drew lots to see who should go down to the underworld and persuade the Naiads and Dryads to live peace fully on earth

The Silvery Rain God was chosen The Dryads were happy at the thought of returning as they missed their verdant forests so they agreed at once to go back but not so the Naiads! The Rain God said she would make the lakes herself and live happily with the Dryads, which she did The Naiads later asked for forgiveness and were allowed to return to the lakes

An d ever since blue has seldom agreed with green and green always looks BEST with silver.

—Glenice McLeod, L.IV.b, Fitchett

The Little Koala

Oh, little koala, high up in the tree, I can see you, can you see me? Yo u look such a lovely, dear, cuddlesome bear High up in the gum tree eating leaves there

Your eyes look so loving, your ears are so small Compared with the gum tree that is so tall Well now, dear koala, good-bye I will say, An d I hope I will see you some other day -—Judy Baker, 11 yrs., L.IV.e, Krome

Monday

Oh dear! I'm late for class again, And everyone's in school, I have no excuse Oh, what can I do? T o be late is against the rule

I've left my homework at home again T o make it even worse And, gracious! What's this? N o lunch to-day Because I've forgotten my purse

This is the day that always goes wrong. (Of course you can guess it's a Mon day.)

Why did it all have to happen to-day? Oh! how I wish it were Sunday!

—Diana Bell, 12 yrs., L.IV.c, Krome.

Ancient Egypt

Land of the Pyramids, Land of ancient Kings, Oases, and palm trees Swaying in the winds

Great hills of sand Upo n the endless plain, Where Arabs roam, Is the land that welcomes rain

The Pyramid of Khufu Rises from the sand, An d tells many stories O f ancient Egypt grand

Now the setting of the sun, Throws its brilliant glory O'er this land of wonder, O'er Egypt, and its story

—Lynette Willcocks, 11 yrs., L.IV.b, Berry

Autumn

Autumn leaves are falling, Trees are losing leaves, All the birds are calling; Birds are leaving eaves

Berries are now ripening, All the magpies caw Many things are happening, Winter's close once more.

—Coral Young, L.IV.d, Krome

Junior Autumn

Golden is the mist

Crimson are the leaves

Tiny little parachutes

Dropping from the trees.

Brownish are the acorns

Yellow are the reeds

Red are the berries

None more beautiful than these

—Suzanne Bosisto, 8 yrs., J.IV.b, Fitchett

Section

My Animals

I have a little puppy, He loves to play, I throw the ball for him An d he runs ell day.

I have a little pussy, More furry than a rat, She is white and has a pink nose, She is a very playful cat

My puppy and my pussy Both love to play, And sometimes I play with them, An d have a happy day.

—Jill Cumming, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Berry

Young Ladies

W e are little girls from M.L.C., Skipping, and playing together with glee Let us hope we grow up right, Learning like ladies, to be polite —Lorraine Jones, 9 yrs., IV.a, Krome.

Koob-borr

Long ago where our school stands now there lived a tribe of aborigines. This is one of their stories Koob-borr, a little piccaninny, was an orphan He lived with the Yarra-Yarra tribe Poor little Koob-borr had hardly enough food to eat and all the other piccaninnies left him out of their games

One day most of the tribe went out on a big hunt, but Koob-borr stayed behind. Suddenly he had an idea He would climb a bush and take all the tarnuks with him But as soon as he got on top, the bush began to grow It grew and grew and grew until it was as tall as a tree Just then the aborigines.came back to find that their tarnuks had gone Soon Koob-borr was found and the men climbed the tree but as soon as they got near he emptied a tarnuk all over them This happened over and over again until all the tarnuks were empty Then another man came He was just going to grab Koob-borr when he ran down the trunk and up another, not a piccaninny now but a little koala bear

(A tarnuk is a water-vessel.)

—Jennifer Howell, J.IV.b

Seaside

I love to go to the seaside, And watch the evening tide, Listening to the sea-gulls swish As they dive at the little fish.

Looking at the little fishes, Wondering will they get their wishes. The mermaids are singing, An d tiny bells are ringing —Christine Jones, 9 yrs., J.VI.a, Krome

My Brother

I have a little brother now Just three months old, He does not understand a word Nor listen when he's told

He just lies in his pram all day An d looks with big blue eyes, He never plays with toys and things, And sometimes well he cries.

He's far too small to play with me When I come home from school, But really he's so very nice, I love him and he loves me too —Robyn Kilgour, 7 yrs., J.III.b, Berry.

On the Farm

If I were a pig, I would lie on the straw, An d dig and dig and dig, An d hear the donkey hee-haw, If I were a pig.

If I were a cat, I would drink a lot of milk, I would catch a small rat I wish I could weave silk, If I were a cat

If I were a cow, I would eat a lot of hay An d hear the dog bow-wow Every day, If I were a cow

If I were a dog, I would bark and bark I would lie on a log When it is very dark, If I were a dog

—Meredith Rush, 81 yrs., J.IV.b, Krome

Seasons

Autumn is a nice time, As nice as nice can be; There are leaves all falling Down to me Yellow ones, and red ones Falling off the trees— Autumn is a nice time, As nice as nice can be

Winter is a cold time, As cold as cold can be; There is snow all falling From the trees Big flakes, little flakes, Falling down to me— Winter is a cold time, As cold as cold can be.

Spring is a gay time, As gay as gay can be; There are buds all coming On the trees Big ones and little ones, Soon to bring the bees— Spring is a gay time, As gay as gay can be.

Summer is a warm time, As warm as warm can be: There are people all swimming Down by the sea Big people, little people, Swimming in the sea, Summer is a warm time, As warm as warm can be

—Judith Tinkler, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Cato

I Know a Little Goat

I know a goat called "Kiss-me-quick," Though big and fat he is quite a trick, He has a beard both white and long, And eats all day which keeps him strong

The blackberries he loves to eat, T o him they are a special treat, He chews the dandelions and nettles, And eats them all, both prickles and petals —Berice Simbers, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Krome

Commended

'A Storm"—J.M Australia"—J.H 'Autumn"—H.P Tolerance"—A.B, 'Drawing"—E.B 'Scotch College Fair"—H.Y 'Places 1 Would Like T o G o To " "Swimming"—P.B -F.T.

Shakespeare Daq

Again this year, Shakespeare's birthday was commemorated on the last morning of Term, with the production of excerpts from the Shakespeare plays studied by Senior School

The Intermediate girls performed the Trial scene from "Th e Merchant of Venice." This was presented very capably by the girls, with the assist ance of some mistresses, and Shylock's relentless character, Antonio's despair, and Portia's skill were clearly portrayed to the audience

As both Leaving and Matriculation girls are studying "Macbeth," the two groups combined to present the main incidents of the play The open ing witches' scene, performed by Matriculation girls, immediately made the audience aware of the atmosphere of evil, which was carried right through the presentation. This scene, together with that during which Duncan, King of Scotland, was murdered by Macbeth, showed evidences of a good understanding of the characters by the actors The Matriculation girls produced their scenes themselves, and although there were a few in cidents which could have been improved, on the whole these opening scenes were capably pre sented

The Leaving girls continued to uphold this standard, although there was naturally some con fusion among the members of the audience, when a new Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo were presented by them This confusion was only slight, however, owing to the competent acting by the girls, who were helped in their production by some mistresses

The final excerpt from the play was the dramatic sleep-walking scene, by Matriculation. This scene was excellent, and the complete evidence of the horror and fear of the play reached a fine climax here

The actors were, as usual, hampered to some extent by the shortage of costumes and inconveni ence of a small stage. These difficulties were aug mented this year by the fact that a production had to be staged in the Music Hall as well, owing to the large numbers in Senior School However, with the help of members of Staff, to whom grateful thanks are extended, the usual high standard of acting and production of our Shakespeare Day celebrations were on the whole attained

—M Brevitt

School Officers, 1957

Senior Prefect: Margaret Lansbury

Prefects: Ruth Arnold, Helen Beeton, Ruth Bilney, Helen Biss, Mary Brevitt, Helen Graydon, Rhonda Harris, Joan Horsfall, Mary Johnston, Amy Ling, Gwenneth Long, Janice McCor mack, Lynette Tabart, Judith Weetman

Associate Prefects: Anne Ballantyne, Lorraine Barbour, Sally Barr, Helen Brown, Elizabeth Chambers, Verna Davey, Meredith Day, Joan Diprose, Margaret Eason, Margaret Hagger, Alison Laird, Shirley Marshman, Ruth Millikan, Margery Rae, Patricia Robertson, Noelle Tandy, Janice Warren, Jean Watters, Alison Wharington, Robin Williams

House (Boarders') Prefects: Rhonda Harris (Senior), Anne Ballantyne, Helen Brown, Meredith Day, Margaret Hagger, Shirley Marshman, Ruth Millikan, Jean Watters

House Captains—Senior: Joan Horsfall (Berry) ; Rhonda Harris (Cato) ; Sally Barr (Fitchett) ; Ruth Bilney (Krome) Middle: Lynne Jackson (Berry); Anne Turnbull (Cato); Kay Hobbs (Fitchett); Heather Axup (Krome) Junior: Barbara Caffin (Berry); Helen Brain (Cato); Margaret Bohner (Fitchett); Marjorie Clark (Krome)

House Sports Captains—Senior: Judith Weetman (Berry); Edith Hatt (Cato); Janice Warren (Fitchett); Patricia Robertson (Krome) Middle: Joan Bolwell (Berry); Esther Hole (Cato); Ruth Sanders (Fitchett); Lynette Atkinson (Krome) Junior: Elwyn Keown (Berry); Kay Triplett (Cato); Suzanne Furneaux (Fitchett); Susan Thomas (Krome)

Form Captains: Honour VI.a, Margaret Lansbury; Honour VI.b, Margery Rae; Honour VI.c, Ai Fong Tan; Honour VI.d, Elaine Brisbane; Pass VI.a, Heather Stainsby; Pass VIb, Lucy Gilliam; Pass VI.c, Rosemary Benjamin; Pass Vl.d, Helen Palmer; Pass VI.e, Anne Thwaites; Dip loma A , Verna Davey; Diploma B, Margaret Tuttle; Diploma C, Jocelyn Vincent; V.a, Anne Cook; V.b, Rosslyn Wortley; V.c, Miriam Bilney; V.d, Jill Risstrom; V.e, Sandra Nelson; V.f, Patricia Stevens; V.g, Judith Doolan; V.h, Leonie Boyd; L.V.a, Suzanne Davies; L.V.b, Kaye Hobbs; L.V.c, Barbara McCloskey; L.V.d, Wendy Davenport; L.V.e, Sue Hillis; L.V.f, Hannah Guss; L.V.g, Isobel Humphries; L.V.h, Susan Coombes; IV.a, Sandra Powell, IV.b, Anne Gray; IV.c, Dawn Jelbart; IV.d, Mary McBain; IV.e, Cynthia Cook; IV.f, Robyn Muir; L.IV.a, Helen Brain; L.IV.b, Beris Turnley; L.IV.c, Sue Heseltine; L.IV.d, Susan Stevens; L.IV.e, Fiona Rist; L.IV.f, Gayle Stubbs; III.a, Tiina Randmae; Ill.b, Jillian Hill; III.c, Claire Esler; L.III.a, Anne Murray; L.III.b, Susan Burdette

Social Service Captains: Honour Vl.a, Ruth Arnold; Honour VI.b, Ruth Millikan; Honour VI.c, Joan Pilkington; Honour Vl.d, Judith Ralston; Pass Vl.a, Pamela Riessen; Pass VI.b, Mar lene Landells; Pass VI.c, Margaret Jenkin; Pass Vl.d, Mvra Langford; Pass VI.e, Margaret Raufer; Diploma A , Margaret Livingston; Diploma B, Helen Rice; Diploma C, Kaye Edmund son; V.a, Anne Callander; V.b, Margaret Moon ; V.e, Helen Cother; V.d, Margaret Galbraith; V.e, Neroli Hardie; V.f , Diane Walsh; V.g, Janet Crawford; V.h, Beth Thompson; L.V.a, Alison Smith; L.V.b, Leonie Hodges; L.V.c, Jean McCloskey; L.V.d, Dagmara Valdmaris; L.V.e, Jenny Hicks; L.V.f, Gillian Siggins; L.V.g, Margaret Whitehead; L.V.h, Glenda Har tree; IV.a, Joan Bennett; IV.b, Kay Fisher; IV.c, Helen McGregor; IV.d, Bronwyn Allar dice; IV.e, Carole Woods ; IV.f, Vivienne Rae; L.IV.a, Elizabeth Howell; L.IV.b, Margaret Morrison; L.IV.c, Janice Cockrem; L.IV.d, Gay Hill; L.IV.e, Glennys Bremner; L.IV.f, Anne Kerville; Ill.a, Judith Little; Ill.b, Betty Bristow; III.c, Margaret McClaren; L.III.a, Diane Gill; L.III.b, Judith Wells

Sports Captains: Honour Vl.a, Judith Weetman; Honour VI.b, Jean Watters; Honour VI.c, Robin Walters; Honour Vl.d , Barbara Gilbert; Pass Vl.a, Margaret Stevens; Pass Vl.b, Denise Jones; Pass VI.c, Heather Cahill; Pass Vl.d, Glenys Lord; Pass VI.e, Judith Frederick; Dip loma A , Joan Green; Diploma B, Joyce Morris; Diploma C, Jane Barker; V.a, Jane Ran dell; V.b, Margaret Dunkin; V.c, Jill Forbes; V.d, Carolyn Whiting; V.e, Margaret Swann; V.f, Denise Thompson; V.g, Beverley Batrounev; V.h, Jennifer Heard; L.V.a, Lois Brown; L.V.b, Joan Bolwell; L.V.c, Shona Phillipps; L.V.d, Lynn Reardon; L.V.e, Valerie Patsoyannis; L.V.f, Jennifer Harris; L.V.g, Jill Procter; L.V.h, Meredith Miller; IV.a, Gillian Weeks; IV.b, Judith Callander; IV.c, Diane Pascoe; IV.d, Pat Jones; IV.e, Anne Bowyer; IV.f, Ros lyn Jeffrey; L.IV.a, Beverley Cullen; L.IV.b, Kay Triplett; L.IV.c, Marjorie Clarke; L.IV.d, Diana Redman; L.IV.e, Elizabeth Alexander; L.IV.f, Janice Hendy; Ill.a, Judith Tyquin; Ill.b, Patricia Hayes; III.c, Robyn Langford; L.III a, Elizabeth Jeffries; L.III.b, Anne Harbig.

S.C.M. Committee—President, Miss Horsman; Vice-president, Alison Wharington; Secretary, Ruth Arnold; School Representatives, Jill Badham, Judith Delbridge, Lesley Dunn, Sondra Edwards, Jillian Holm, Mary Johnston, Denise Jones, Glenys Lord, Janet Mclvor, Lyn Palmer, Helen Palmer, Judith Weetman

Library Committee—Kay Holt, Marilyn Lechte (School Librarians) ; Robin Sheather (Treasurer); Rita Kornan (Book Adviser); Katherine Harvey, Margot Cant (Chief Checkers); Wendy Daven port, Jill Taylor, Valerie Nielson, Jill Renison (Checkers); Suzanne Connor (Guard); Alison Wylie, Pam Ralston, Lynette Baker (Returners); Enid Sommerfeld, Marlene Boyle (Runners)

United Nations Association—President, Mrs Downie; Secretary, Lynn Tabart; Assistant Secretary, Judith Weetman; Committee, Mary Brevitt, Joan Horsfall, Pamela Ternouth

Debating Society—Secretary, Helen Biss; Committee, Sally Barr, Judith Ralston, Jill Kennedy

French Club—President, Mile Bracquart; Vice-President, Mrs Day; Committee, Sally Barr, Helen Biss, Helen Brown, Noelle Tandy

German Club—President, Mrs. Clahr; Vice-President, Helen Graydon; Secretary, Gwynneth Mathias; Committee, Meredith Day, Margaret Hoggart, Sue McKaige

Latin Club—President, Mary Brevitt; Secretary, Pamela Ternouth; Committee, Carol Burford, Elaine McConkey.

Life-Saving Representatives—Heather Blight (Berry); Noelle Tandy (Cato); Margery Rae (Fitchett); Pat Vorrath (Krome)

Social Service—President, Miss Cerutty; Secretary, Ruth Arnold.

Acknowledgment of Contemporaries

The Committee wish to thank the schools that have sent the following School Magazines: "The Lucernian," "The Brook," "Moreton Bay Girls' High School Magazine," "The Ruytonian," "The Mitre," "The Swan," "Th e Cluthan," "Th e Open Door," "Ipswich Girls' Grammar School Maga zine," "The Melburnian," "Th e Lauristonian," "Palate and Petticoat," "Th e Record," "St Catherine's Magazine," "The Palm Leaf," "Pros pice," "Pallas," "The Scotch Collegian," "The Mitre" (Trinity Grammar School), "Th e Eliza bethan," "Th e Unicorn," "Th e Carey Chronicle," "Fintonian," "Coo-ee," "The Corian," "The Camberwell Grammarian," "The Michaelian," "Patchwork," "The Pegasus," "Wesley College Chronicle," and any others which may have been unintentionally omitted

—M.B

The Old Collegian

PRESIDENT'S GREETING

It is indeed a great honour that I have been chosen as your \ President for 1957, and I look forward to further development for \ an active and vigorous organisation.

minimi minimum mi

Mrs JOH N DANKS

Portrait by Dickinson-Monteath.

The Old Collegian

Conducted by The Past Students of the Methodist Ladies' College

OFFICE-BEARERS AND COUNCIL FOR 1957

President: Mrs John T Danks (Norma Butt)

Vice-Presidents: Mrs Leonard P Smith (Stella Robinson), Mrs L Williams (Margaret Bickford)

Hon Secretary: Mrs Keith Horman (Roma Reseigh)

Hon Treasurer: Miss Hilda Brown

Immediate Past President: Miss Venie Harrison

Council: Misses Janice Beilby, Margaret Birkett, Avice Blennerhassett, Beryl Denman, Margaret Donaldson, Jane Elton, Lucy Kellaway, Mrs H A King (Doreen Adams), Misses Carherine Man ning, Eve Lewellin, Mrs J G Martin (Joyce

Fowles), Mrs W B Miller (Dorothy Reseigh), Miss Phyllis Minns, Mrs M Muir (Betty Knuc key), Mrs. R. L. McCoy (Anne Dufty) (Resigned April), Mrs G Noke (Betty Millward), Mrs I Robertson (Gwen Triplett), Miss Julie Robertson, Mrs R N White (Sadye Reynolds), Mrs John Young (Dulcie Whittaker), Miss Dorothy Nance (Elected April)

Clubroom Circle: Mrs. W . L. Russell (Ida Skelton), Mrs R L Hales (Grace Waite)

College Council Representatives: Miss Audrey Carter, Miss Wy n Collins, Mrs Len Chambers (Jean Davison), Mrs Fred Cornell (Edna Pryor)

Editress: Mrs Zainu'ddin (Ailsa Thomson)

Editorial

On 14th February, 1882, the day pupils' branch of the Methodist Ladies' College was opened in the Wesleyan School Rooms at Hawthorn This was a temporary measure while a "modern school of the first order" whose "buildings will form a collegiate institution for girls unsurpassed in the colonies" was still in the course of erection The advertisement in the daily press went on to say that "the college is founded in the interests of high class Christian education, and the fees are reduced to the lowest point compatible with the efficiency of the institution." It mentioned too that the cost of the building being erected was £12,000, a considerable sum at a time when wages in the various branches of the building trades averaged between 10/ and 12/ a day The school was ready for the reception of boarders at the beginning of the second term on 28th April.

That was 75 years ago, a period when an Eng lish writer observed that "in the Victorian Schools, and in secondary, as in higher education, Victoria offers infinitely superior advantages to those of the other colonies combined." It was at a time when Melbourne had outstripped her rival, Sydney, as the wealthiest and most advanced of the Australian capitals At the boys' schools of the day, instead of bicycle sheds, there were stables provided for the horses of the day boys, and the Hawthorn of the day was on the outskirts of Melbourne. Just as the Melbourne of 1882 has been surrounded by a vast number of new suburbs so those buildings "unsurpassed in the colonies" have been surrounded by the buildings of the new school of to-day

M.L.C was established ten years after the pass ing of the Education Act of 1872, which provided

for free, compulsory and secular education in Victoria The school's motto—Deo Domuique— was a challenge to the idea that education can ever be secular in its foundations

The past 75 years which have seen the growth of M.L.C have seen many changes in our Aus tralian community Australia in the 1880's was a collection of colonies whose intercolonial rivalries prevented, for another twenty years, the intro duction of Federation and the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia But with the establishment of the Commonwealth the young Australian nation turned its back on its neigh bours, and the intercolonial rivalries were replaced by a hostility to Asians which found expression in Australia's immigration policy Now we are enter ing a new era when neighbourliness is being seen not only as important but as vital to survival W e must learn to live with our neighbours

T o the majority of our nearest neighbours the twin loyalty expressed in our motto—For God and For Home—is a basis on which mutual co-opera tion and understanding can be built In Indonesia, for example, belief in God is one of the five prin ciples on which the Constitution is founded, while another of these principles, Humanity, or the interdependence of human beings, finds its most natural expression in the family group. Those of us who have been educated on this basis, and who know that God and Home are the twin founda tions of a stable life, have a duty to our country to stretch out hands of friendship to our Asian neighbours. W e have a medium of communication at the deepest levels of human life Time is short Let us, for God and for Home, begin now

O.C.C ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, 12th February, 1957

The Fifty-second Annual Meeting of the Old Collegians' Club of the Methodist Ladies' College was held on the 12th of February, 1957, in the Music Hall at the College at 8 p.m

The President, Miss Venie Harrison, presided

Apologies were received from Mesdames Bolte, Buick, Chisholm, Grieves, Haslam, Noke, Riviere, Sutherland, Tapner and Misses Wy n Collins, Manning, Pettigrew and White

Minutes of Previous Annual Meeting. On the motion of Mrs. Chambers, seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on Friday, 10th February, 1956, were accepted as read

Reports:

The Hon Secretary presented the Annual Report for 1956 which was adopted on the motion of Mrs Smith, seconded by Mrs King, and carried

The Hon. Treasurer presented the Statement of Accounts and Mrs Alberto moved and Miss Kelly seconded the adoption of the financial state ment Carried

Reports on the following were given—College Council, by Mrs. Cornell; National Council of Women, by Mrs King and Clubroom Circle, by Mrs Smith—and were received on the motion of Mrs Garden, seconded by Miss Brunier Carried

Election of Office-Bearers:

Junior Vice-President. Only one nomination was received so no voting was required

Hon Secretary N o nominations had been re ceived and after much discussion Miss Flockart moved and Mrs Russell seconded that a small group of not more than six persons should be appointed to look into the possibility of engaging an accountant or some similar person at a fee of say, £200 per year, to take over the whole duties of the Secretary At this stage, Mrs Keith Horman (Roma Reseigh) offered to take over the duties of Secretary with assistance from several other members Miss Flockart and Mrs Russell then withdrew their motion Mrs Woo d moved and Mrs. McCutcheon seconded the appointment of Mrs Horman as Secretary Mrs Smith pro posed that special mention be made in the Minutes congratulating Mrs Horman for taking on the responsibility of the Secretary's job which showed the true spirit of an Old Collegian.

Treasurer. Mrs. Williams moved and Miss Minns seconded that Miss Hilda Brown be ap pointed Hon Treasurer for 1957

Magazine:

It was mentioned that the "Ol d Collegian" would be printed with the May issue of "Silver and Green" and that the Editress, Mrs. Zainu'ddin would like to receive news items

General:

O n behalf of the members, Miss Kathleen Kelly thanked the President, Office-Bearers, and Council Members for their work for the Club during the year The President thanked the retiring Secretary and Assistant Secretary for their work for the Club and presented both with a gift in apprecia tion At this stage the President welcomed the incoming President, Mrs. John Danks, and handed the meeting over to her

Assistant Secretary

The appointment of an Assistant Secretary was left to the Council.

Council As ten nominations were received, no voting was necessary The President read out the list of new Council Members

College Council. There was no election for the College Council as the four representatives had been appointed in 1956 for two years

W e welcome our new Secretary, Mrs K Hor man (Roma Reseigh) and wish her a happy and successful term of office

Syllabus:

The dates for the following functions were mentioned New Girls' Welcome—Friday, 22nd March. Guest Speaker Evening—Friday, 10th May was a tentative date as it was hoped Mr John Casson would be guest speaker Annual Ball —Wednesday, 5th June, at the Palais de Danse, St Kilda The "Sun" Tennis Challenge Cup would be held soon and any girls interested in playing in the team were asked to hand their names to the Secretary at the conclusion of the meeting First Council Meeting—Friday, 22nd February, at 8 o'clock in the Reception Room at the Col lege.

The following dates in connection with the School Jubilee were announced:

Sunday, 22nd September—Old Collegians' Church Service at Auburn.

Tuesday, 24th September—Concert in Mel bourne Town Hall

Thursday, 26th September—Back to School Day

Saturday, 28th September—Garden Party given by the School

Blazer:

Miss Donaldson advised that several girls had approached her asking if they could procure Old Collegian blazers This matter was referred to the Council to obtain further particulars and then notify members as to where blazers could be pur chased

Song Book:

Mrs. Miller explained that some Old Collegians were anxious to raise the necessary money to have a School Song Book published The amount re quired to set the project in motion was £1000, and she thought that the Old Collegians' Club might lead this project. Old Collegians were asked to purchase debentures in multiples of £10, the period for which would be five years After much discussion it was moved by Mrs Williams and seconded by Mrs. Martin that the Club would support the appeal to the utmost of its ability in this year Carried

There being no further business the meeting then closed

ANNUA L REPORT OF TH E OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB OF TH E METHODIS T LADIES' COLLEGE—1956

It is with pleasure that I present to you the Fifty-second Annual Report of the Old Collegians' Club of the Methodist Ladies' College for the year 1956.

Nine Council meetings were held, all at the College Mrs King and Mrs Haslam were ap pointed as our representatives to the National Council of Women for 1956, but later in the year, through illness in her family, Mrs. Haslam found it necessary to resign from the Council and Mrs McCoy replaced her as delegate to the National Council W e wish to thank our repre sentatives for their attendance at the meetings and for the interesting reports from time to time

At the second Council Meeting the Executive Council was elected as follows: Mesdames Haslam, King, Martin, Muir, Sinclair, Tapner, Tozer and Misses Donaldson and Minns.

The M.L.C courts were once again the venue for the holding of the "Sun" Tennis Challenge Cup on 25th February and 3rd March I am very happy to report that our team, comprising Mrs J Young (Dulcie Whittaker), Mrs J Watt (Charlotte Davies), 1st pair; Mrs. T. Rich (Bar bara Mclntvre) and Mrs L Woods (Beverley Malcolm), 2nd pair, after a very exciting final against particularly strong opposition from Mande ville Hall successfully retained the Cup for yet another year Our thanks are due to the team for their grand effort and to Mrs Young who repre sented us on the Committee and arranged the team

New members of the Club were entertained by Office-bearers and Council in the Music Hall at the College on 23rd March Guest speaker was Miss Joan Allerton, a mannequin, who gave a talk and demonstration of correct posture, etc. The girls were very pleased to have the opportunity of renewing old school friendships and of speak ing with Dr Wood

O n 16th April at Kingswood Golf Club, Ding iey, the "Sun" Golf Challenge Cup for 1956 was contested Inclement weather hampered play but nevertheless an enjoyable day was held and we thank Mrs D Buick for her representation on the Committee.

W e were pleased to be able to assist in a small way at the Foundation Fair held at the College on 28th April On behalf of the Club, Mrs H A King convened a Cake Stall and we were ex tremely happy with the support given to the Stall by the Oid Collegians The result was a profit of £138/6/-, and we do extend to all those who worked so very hard our sincere thanks.

Mr. Johnston, of the "Niagara" fame, was to have entertained us with pictures at the Literary Evening on 11th May, but unfortunately was called away to another State However, Mrs E K Smart kindly consented to be our guest speaker and we were most grateful to her for sparing us this evening Amongst other things Mrs Smart had been Vice-Consul for Canada at New York, and Secretary to Sir Malcolm McDonald Mrs Smart, in a very charming fashion, gave a short history of Art in Canada, and supported her talk by showing some interesting films. Dr Woo d was unable to be present at this function to re ceive the "Sun" Tennis Challenge Cup, so Miss Margaret Donaldson accepted the Cup on behalf of the College

T o raise funds to help defray the expenses in connection with the Ball, a most enjoyable Musi cal Evening was held at "Hazeldene," the home of Miss Annie Danks, in Balwyn Road, Canter bury, on 25th May Three very talented young people—Mr Ron Farren Price at the piano, Miss Ariel Keen, soprano, and Mr John Mallinson at the organ—gave a musical treat to the audience which comfortably filled the lovely music room W e do thank Miss Danks for making this night possible

The pleasant setting of the Palais de Danse, St Kilda, helped towards the success of the 1956

Annual Ball held on 6th June, but most of the success must be attributed to the hard work and unceasing efforts of Mrs John Danks, Convener, and Ticket Secretaries, Misses Glenys Bacon and Jill Vanthoff. Twenty-eight debutantes in lovely individual white frocks and carrying white lace fans trimmed with pastel coloured flowers, were presented to the President The attendance at the Ball was not as high as in previous years, but nevertheless the evening resulted in a profit of £90/2/1 1 for Club funds

At the Return Ball on 8th August, the debu tantes entertained the President at a Dance held at "Th e Gables," East Malvern This proved to be a very happy and successful evening and we con gratulate the Ticket Secretaries, Julienne Harry and Beryl Denman The profit amounting to £11/16/ 6 was handed to the Song Book Appeal

On 20th June, in the Boarders' Lounge, we were most fortunate in having the opportunity of viewing Dr Wood's Kodachrome photographs taken during his trip to the British Isles and the Continent This was a very enjoyable night and we found Dr Wood's commentary on the pictures extremely interesting Supper was served by the Council to round off another happy get-together

This year the Annual Dinner was held in the Boarders' Dining Room on 27th August, when approximately 140 Old Collegians attended The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Parents' Association catered for the dinner in a very excellent manner, and we were happy to be able to help the building funds of the College in this way It was regretted that both Dr Woo d and Mrs Woo d were away from Melbourne at the time, and so were unable to be with us. Mrs. Leonard Smith, in some very well chosen words, proposed a combined toast to The School, The Club and Absent Friends Our guest speaker was Miss Ruth Flockart, M.B.E., who spoke to us in the Boarders' Lounge follow ing the dinner, and we were also entertained by Miss June Dawkins and Mrs Warren Jungwirth

W e were pleased to see a large number of the younger Old Collegians at the Assembly on Back to School Day, 27th September Dr Woo d had just returned from a trip to America and had some amusing stories to relate The present girls provided a lovely musical programme, and as usual, afternoon tea followed Our thanks go to Dr and Mrs Woo d once more for their hospi tality

A delightful evening was held at the home of Mrs. Muir on 28th September, when a Mannequin Parade of spring and summer fashions was held Club funds benefited to the extent of £46/18/6 , and we specially thank Mrs Muir for making her lovely home available to us and Mrs. Tapner and her Committee who were responsible for such detailed organisation

The Annual Old Collegians' Golf Day at Commonwealth Golf Club on 19th October was somewhat marred by bad weather, which reduced the number of players to about 30, but despite this the day was a most enjoyable one both for players and spectators

A Social Afternoon was arranged for Satur day, 27th October, when tennis enthusiasts en

joyed some good tennis on the school courts The day was rather cold so did not encourage a large number of spectators A Cake Stall was set up near the tennis courts and proved quite success ful. Although the afternoon was meant to be purely a social one, a small profit of £8/10/ was made, mainly from the sale of cakes Mrs Young was responsible for the tennis arrange ments, and Miss Catherine Manning for the gen eral organising, and we thank them and also Council members who assisted, for their efforts

Owing to the advent of the Olympic Games, it was decided to hold the Garden Party a little earlier this year, namely on 10th November, which meant of course that there would not be an exhibi tion of craft work by the girls This was dis appointing However, later, on Parents' Day, Old Collegians were invited to see the exhibition Although the Garden Party day was not exactly a summer's day, the sun shone long enough for the President and Mrs Woo d to receive the guests in the garden It was again unfortunate that Dr Woo d was absent from Victoria and so could not be with us. At afternoon tea the President wel comed members and representatives from other schools W e thank Mrs Cornell and Miss Wy n Collins for attending to the details in connection with the Garden Party

At Auburn Methodist Church we held our Annual Service on 18th November, when Dr Woo d conducted the service Old Collegians sat together, and we were pleased to see such a large number in attendance W e are indebted to Miss Elaine Cavanagh for her lovely solo, and to Miss Janice Livingston who read the lesson so very well

The President, Vice-President and a Council member visited morning assembly on 19th Novem ber, when the President outlined to the girls the aims of the Old Collegians' Club and what it really meant to belong to the Club. W e were pleased to enrol 131 new members, including four Life Members A further 29 new members were enrolled at a later date W e would like to say welcome to all these new members, and we hope their association with the Club will be a very happy one

Representatives of our Club attended the Anni versary Day Luncheon at Melbourne Church of England Girls' Grammar School, the Annual Re union at Morongo, Geelong, the Jubilee Dinner at The Hermitage, Geelong, Geelong Branch Garden Party at the home of the President, Mrs Gavan Williams, a late afternoon party at the Caris Club, Senior School Speech Day and Elsternwick Branch Speech Night P.L.C Garden Party was held on the same day as our own Garden Party, so it was with regret that we de clined their invitation

It was unfortunate that the Younger Circle found it necessary to disband owing to lack of enthusiasm and support from its members, and after much discussion the Council decided to en deavour to hold some functions which would perhaps attract the younger members and keep them interested in the Club W e look to these younger girls to support such activities

A n endeavour was made to form an Old Col legians' Choir during the year, but in view of the concert to be held in September, 1957, in con nection with the Jubilee of the College, when Old Collegians will join with the School Choir, it was thought advisable to defer the formation of an Old Collegians' Choir until after the concert has been held

It was with pride that we read in the Queen's Birthday Honours last June of the M.B.E be stowed on our beloved member, Miss Ruth Flock art, and we feel it was an honour which she richly deserved for her wonderful contribution to music over the years

Wendy Lugton has been the holder for the past three years of the Old Collegians' Bursary, and we wish her luck in her new sphere when she com mences training to be a radiographer Wendy Davenport has now been awarded the Bursary and we send her our best wishes for three happy years of study at the College

W e have held all our Council meetings and most of the functions at the College, and we would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Dr and Mrs Wood , who have made this possible, and also to Miss D Ball we say thank you for being so very helpful and obliging always.

W e feel deeply for all those Old Collegians who have encountered sorrow and illness during the year, and we send to them our best wishes and kind thoughts.

In conclusion may we thank everyone who has assisted the Club in any way during the year, with a special thank you to Council members W e would like to welcome Mrs John Danks and wish her every success and joy for a happy year as President

GWE N ROBERTSON, Hon Secretary, 1956

M.L.C.O.C.C. CLUBROOM CIRCLE

It is with pleasure that I present the Annual Report of the M.L.C. Old Collegians' Circle.

During the year five meetings have been held at members' homes and the Annual Christmas Dinner Party at the Caris Club W e would like to thank Mrs Russell, who entertained us in March when the Annual Meeting was held

Mesdames Hocking, Elliot and Acklom and Miss Harrison welcomed the members to their homes for the other meetings, which were held in May, July, September and October.

The Christmas Party was held at the Caris Club on 3rd December when the twenty-five mem bers present were given an excellent dinner by the Caris Club Staff Later Mrs T Powell Davies told us of a twelve-day trip to the north of Nor way to the "Land of the Midnight Sun." Miss Pat Napier, for whom Shirley M. Mullen was accompanist, delighted everyone with her singing Both are Old Collegians W e would like to thank Miss Beaty for providing supper, and Miss K Kelly who helped during dinner The singing of the National Anthem and Auld Lang Syne brought a very happy evening to a close

The usual prize was presented to a schoolgirl at Speech Night for Home Science and a donation made to Epworth Hospital and "Orana" Peace Memorial Homes for Children, while the occupant of the room furnished by the Clubroom Circle was visited at Christmas time.

Members desire to express sincere sympathy to those who have suffered bereavement.

In conclusion, we wish to thank all those mem bers for their help and co-operation in making the year a happy one

GRACE HALES, Hon Secretary

REPORT FROM TH E NATIONA L COUNCIL OF WOME N

It has been a great pleasure to represent the Club at the meetings of the National Council of Women which have all been well attended.

Mrs. R. S. Breen, J.P., is the Victorian Presi dent During the year they launched an Appeal for Aunts and Uncles for children in orphanages which was responded to by over 500 people

During the Olympics a Review of Women's Work was staged

During the year the speakers were as follows— Mrs Carn, of England, who spoke on the Affiliated Organisations in Great Britain

Mrs Norris, of the Migration Advisory Coun cil, spoke on the need for population and sug gested to the Government the need of a steady flow for three years

Mr Walsh, from the Department of Labour and Mrs Curphey, President of the Chamber of Manufactures, spoke on the standard of food, clothing and shoes, and advised families to buy well-known brands

Mr Westrook, of the National Gallery, spoke on Art and Creative powers, and sought to en courage young people, especially in this age when there is so much mechanised entertainment

Mrs Shann, Convener of the Council's Stand ing Committee on Television, spoke, stating the effects it had on school children and family life

Professor Copeland spoke on his term of office in America He said that our youthfulness and their wisdom would join us together

These meetings have all been very interesting, and the opportunity to attend has been much appreciated

(Mrs.) DOREE N KING

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At the last Council meeting it was decided to adopt a new O.C.C. Blazer. Details and permit may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary. Mrs Herman

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GEELONG BRANCH

The year 1956 has been a happy and successful one under the leadership of Mrs Gavin Williams (Essie Robinson)

Members have enjoyed an interesting and varied syllabus, including picture nights, talks on sketch ing, gardening, and a missionary's life in China, and an evening for music

The total membership numbers 36, but for some of these regular attendance is difficult

A market stall at each meeting proves a finan cial success.

At our Christmas party we were glad to wel come office-bearers and members from Melbourne, and representatives of kindred associations in Geelong

Mrs Wilks (Helen Wilks) left us to live in Melbourne (c/ o Normanby St., Middle Brighton), and Mrs Noel Mcintosh (Neva Stuart) and Mrs

Harris (Ailsa Murdoch) have come to Geelong Mrs A Ellis (Netta Jones) leaves shortly for Canberra, and later for London Mrs Wallace (Bessie Wilburn) and Mrs W G Stinton (Gwen Wallis) have recently returned from abroad.

At the annual meeting on 12th March, 1957, the following office-bearers were elected: President: Mrs W G Stinton

Vice-president: Mrs. Noel Mcintosh.

Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. Lavender (Tasma Davey)

Hon. Secretary: Mrs. John Ward (Dorothea Flockhart)

Congratulations are offered to Mrs Wilks and to Mrs O'Brien (Moya Seymour) on the birth of their sons, and to Mrs Gillett (Margot Sym mons), Mrs Geoff Wilhaus (Joan Rush), and Mrs. Peter Foster (Dorothy Morris) and Mrs. Bradbury (Ruth McComb) who have baby daughters

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CANBERRA BRANCH

Office-Bearers, 1956-57

President: Mrs A Hogg (Doris Yandell)

Secretary-Treasurer: Mrs. J. P. Warry (Doreen Lancaster)

Present members: Lady Hilda Brown (Hilda Wilke), Mrs Arthur Nott (Ethel Dugsley), Mrs Albert Hill (Rose Rowe), Mrs Ian Marshall (Kathleen Sutton), Mrs Noel MacGuire (Bar bara Minto), Mrs. Ronald E. C. Penny (Glen Saleeba), Mrs Bruce Lambert (Gwen Carmichael), Mrs Rupert Loof (Margaet Loof) , Mrs John Hold (Beatrice Sharwood), Mrs John Yarra (Ruthe Fitzpatrick), Mrs Ian McFarlane (Betty Hookway), Mrs. Ron Wilkinson (Ruth Smith), Mrs D Greig, Misses Myrtle and Gladys Toyce, Barbara Atkins, Anne Minto, Betty Hall, Bar bara Tayler, Mrs Bruce Fisher (Dawn Davis) and, for three months, Mrs. Nevin Ellis (Netta Jones)

Since last going to press our club has met to gether both socially and in a charitable manner Our annual charity consists of providing after noon tea for Canberra's Thursday Club, a group of elderly lonely people brought together each week for social contact and friendship W e have enjoyed both our "Thursdays"—16th February, 1956 and 11th April, 1957.

Mrs Hogg entertained some of us at morning tea last September It was a delightful spring day and we enjoyed ourselves immensely "up on the mountain." Plans were made for our Annual Dinner which, this last year, we held at University House on 12th October

Fourteen of us attended the dinner which was served buffet style Elections were held, the pre vious officers being re-elected The highlight of the evening was a visit to our Club by Lady Rich ardson ("Tim " Hislop) Lady Richardson was staying with Sir Alan and Lady Brown for a short holiday

W e spent a most enjoyable afternoon as the guests of the Old P.L.C.s on 24th February This idea of P.L.C proved most popular and very shortly we are to reciprocate

Last Christmas we met for a party at Mrs. Loof's where we each brought a tin of plum pudding and cream to be given to the Thursday Club

News

Mrs Rupert Loof (Margaret White) is now enjoying an overseas trip—England, the Con tinent and home via America

Mrs R E C Penny (Glen Saleeba) is now home after spending 14 months in America. W e were glad to see small son, Simeon, minus a "crew-cut"!

Welcome to Mrs Nevin Ellis (Netta Jones) and family who are spending three months in Canberra en route to London where Mr Ellis will take up the post of Assistant Trade Commis sioner

Netta has also joined a University Extension Study Group on International Relations organised by Mrs McFarlane (Betty Hookway) Mrs John Warry (Dorreen Lancaster) also meets in this group Betty, Doreen and Barbara Taylor also keep up the M.L.C. Madrigal spirit by singing each week with the Canberra Choral Group Barbara also plays the clarinet with the Canberra Orchestral Society and is an active member of University House.

Congratulations to Mrs. John Yarra (Ruthe Fitzpatrick) on the birth of her second daughter at the beginning of April

Mrs. Albert Hill (Rose Rowe) is a most active worker with the National Council of Women

SYDNE Y BRANCH

Ou meetings are always held at 5.30 p.m ai: the Secondary Girls' School's Cliibrooms and are not at a popular time to encourage young marrieds

who have their children to attend to, so our membership does not change a great deal

W e welcomed Pam Thomas back from her stay in England with her sister, Dr Reed (Mar garet Thomas)

Mrs Badgery (May Brown) has just returned from an extensive trip and we are looking for ward to welcoming her back and hearing of her trip. I believe she had a most interesting nine months in England and Continent

Dr Leonard (Elsie Brown) was back with us for our Christmas meeting and we were so pleased to see her looking so well She had photos of her grandchildren and some of the places she has visited. She looks extremely well and we were interested to hear the news she had to tell us

During the year we had a most interesting letter from Mrs. Parkes Bradbury (Phyl Cram) and she hopes to return for a visit later in the year

W e were so pleased to see Pvliss V Krome when she spent a few days with her sister, Mrs Camp bell (Gretchen Krome) on her return from an Education Week in Brisbane, Many of us had a very pleasant luncheon together and a long chat about our doings since we had last met Miss Krome. I had not seen her since I left school.

During the year we spent a very pleasant even ing at the home of Dr and Mrs Malcolm Fraser where we were shown movie pictures of their trip abroad This is the second time Dr and Mrs Fraser have given us an evening's enterainment and at this last one we had the pleasure of Mrs John Danks' company.

Mrs Brown (Rhoda Buchanan) entertained a few of the members to luncheon at her lovely home in Double Bay Unfortunately quite a num ber of the members were not able to be present but those who were enjoyed themselves

W e had our best roll call for the year at our Christmas meeting early in December There were 26 members present and we had the usual decora tions, serviettes and cake

The following members were elected at our Annual Meeting in August They are:—

President: Perla Preston.

Treasurer: Zat Preston

Publicity Officer: Cecily Money

Secretary: Mrs Satchell (Margaret Bartlett)

Asst Secretary: Lorna Oates

A n afternoon tea party was given at Mrs Shaw's (Ivy Kermode) for Mrs. Odgers who sailed on the Hector in August Twenty-four "old girls" attended, and a grand time was had by all Mrs G Robertson, and Gillian Anderson were welcomed at this gathering

Mrs. Blackburn (past President of Melbourne Old Girls') was welcomed at our 20th September meeting

Mrs D A Read (Margaret Thomas) had a son, Phillip Andrew, on 22nd January, this year, at Epsom Downs, Surrey, England

On 18th February, a party was given for Mrs. Campbell (Gretchen Krome) and Lorna Oates who are both sailing shortly for a trip overseas Miss Madge Mouritz was welcomed at this gather ing

Mrs H V Leckie (Bessie Williams) is being congratulated on the birth of another grandson

W e have been sorry to hear of Mrs Badgery's illness

Edna Kennedy (Harry) paid a short visit to Sydney.

Noreen McLeod has announced her engage ment to Roderick Macleod who comes from Scot land

Mrs Field (Billy Slater) was welcomed at our September gathering. Mrs. Webb, from the Tas manian M.L.C., was at our Christmas meeting Moree McLeod came to Sydney in March and Nancy Maguire (McLeod) came to Sydney in October last Isobel McClelland stayed in Mel bourne for her holidays Iris Strathmore (Uren) who lives in Sydney paid a visit to her family in Melbourne Mrs Satchell (Margaret Bartlett) went to Melbourne, and saw Edna Kennedy and Nancy Grundy while there.

ADELAIDE BRANCH

22nd Annual Report, 20th June, 1956

At the Annual General Meeting held on 20th June, 1955, at Appollo, the following officers were elected:

President: Mrs Roden (Yvonne Robinson)

Vice-president: Mrs Betheras (Joan Tregise)

Secretary: Mrs Field (Adelaide Crane)

Treasurer: Mrs Loveday (Alberta Lauer)

W e were sorry to say goodbye to two of our members, Mrs Daly (Verna Gray), and Mrs Schultz (June Richardson) who have both re turned to Melbourne.

The programme was arranged for the coming year

O n 5th October, a card evening with husbands and friends was spent at the Overseas League Club.

O n December 6, members spent the day at Mrs. Field's Christie's Beach house, and we wel comed Mrs Stephenson (Miriam Longmire) back to Adelaide.

O n 24th April, a tennis afternoon was held at Ridge Park Rain set in and we had to cancel it, but it was held later

A M FIELD, Secretary

Obituary.—We were deeply grieved at t he passing of Mrs. T. W . Martin (Vera Bamford) on 27th May, 1956, and extended our deepest sympathy to Mr Martin and family

Births.—Mrs. W . J. Roden (Yvonne Robin son) another little daughter—Fiona Mrs A L Betheras (Joan Tregise), a daughter—Joacyn

News.—Mrs Morgan (Ruby Miller) has re turned to Melbourne to live Mrs H L Stephen son (Miriam Longmire) has returned from Can berra, and we welcome her back to the club Mrs J. Dunn (Estelle Gardner) returned from a trip abroad W e were pleased to welcome Mrs Hendy (Barbara Smith) to our annual meeting Mrs Hendy and her two children were over from Melbourne paying a visit to their mother who now resides in Adelaide.

HOBART BRANCH

Annual Dinner, 1956

The Second Annual Dinner of the Hobart Branch was held on the same night as that of the Parent Club, and so we were able to join in spirit with those at the function in the School Dining Hall

The dinner was held at St Ives, Sandy Bay, and was a most enjoyable function. Place cards and bookmarks, designed by our President's daughter, Miss Orchard, provided pleasing mementos of the occasion

Those present were: Mrs Orchard (Ewen Day), Mrs Isabel Cerutty, Mrs Pearce (Gladys Philp), Mrs Hartley Wilson (Mollie Ball), Mrs J Wor rall (Maisie Abbott), Mrs. English (Marie Pan itzki), Mrs Edney Medhurst, Mrs Fisher (Ethel McMath), Mrs A Anderson (Marjorie Cocks), Edyth Skinner, Lilian Williams, Lillian Powell

After the Loyal Toast had been honoured, the toast of The School was proposed by Mrs Cerutty Greetings were received from the founder of the Hobart Banch, Mrs. C. P. Bull (Mary Harcourt), Mary Rowe, at present furthering her musical studies in England and on the Continent, and from Mrs G D Brimacombe, of Launceston, who was unable to be with us

After the dinner, members adjourned to the home of Miss Edith Medhurst, where Mr Edney Medhurst gave a most interesting talk on a recent trip to New Zealand by yacht This was illustrated by coloured slides.

Supper concluded a very happy reunion LILLIAN POWELL, Secretary, Hobart Branch

ACKNOWLEDGMEN T

The Editress wishes to thank all those who have contributed reports and items of news for in clusion in the magazine She apologises for any news which may have become garbled en route and for any misspelt names, due possibly to the fact that some Old Collegians, herself included, have not retained that clarity of calligraphy which Mr Edmunds strove to impart to them

She wishes also to give particular thanks to the editorial committee, especially those who have helped with the typing, and to the Executive Members of the Council for their support and gentle (and very necessary) prodding

THAN K YOU , AILSA

It is with gratitude that the President and Council of the Old Collegians' Club give their thanks to Mrs Zainu'ddin (Ailsa Thomson) for her splendid work throughout the year as Editress of the Old Collegians' Club Magazine Thank you, Ailsa

W e welcome Mrs G Bull (Jill Hickling) as our new Editress

ROM A HORMAN , Hon Secretary

Activities

SCHOOLGIRLS' WELCOME

A n interesting evening was held in the Music Hall on 23rd March, 1956, when the Old Col legians welcomed the new Old Collegians to the Club

Miss Allerton, who is a mannequin, was our guest speaker for the evening and she gave a very interesting talk on deportment At the conclusion of the talk those present took the opportunity of talking to their friends and intermingling with other Old Collegians

Supper was then served by the old Old Col legians after which Miss Harrison, the President, thanked Miss Allerton and those present for coming along and making it a very enjoyable evening

Towards the end of the evening Dr Woo d was present for a few minutes and the girls enjoyed an informal talk with him

O n Friday evening, 22nd March, 1957, in the Boarders' Lounge, our President, Mrs J T Danks, welcomed more than 100 Old Collegians, who left school 1955-56, to the Club Our guest speaker, Mrs R C Wallace, chose "Colour and Line" as her subject; the girls seemed particularly interested in hearing of teenage fashions the speaker saw during her trip across Europe, Eng land and America last year, and it was reassuring to us all to hear Mrs Wallace say that she thought the young Australian girl was just as smart as her counterpart in other countries

Miss Beryl Denman thanked Mrs Wallace and presented her with flowers to express our grati tude Last year's Senior Prefect, Miss Elizabeth Manfield, then thanked Mrs. Danks and the Council for welcoming the new Old Girls

At supper time Dr Woo d joined the gathering and spoke to the girls about the Jubilee Celebra tions in September The Council was delighted to meet all these new Club members and we do look forwad to seeing them again at future func tions

ANNUA L CHURCH SERVICE

O n Sunday evening, 18th November, 1956, at the Auburn Methodist Church the Annual Old Collegians' Service was held

Our Principal, the Rev Dr A H Woo d con ducted a most inspiring service The Scripture Lesson was beautifully read by Miss Janice Living stone, Senior Prefect for 1955, and we were most impressed by the lovely rendering of the anthem by another Old Collegian, Miss Elaine Cavanagh W e thank them both very sincerely

This is the one occasion during the year when we have the opportunity of worshipping together in this way and we hope that next year, being the 75th Anniversary of the School, even more Old Collegians will use this opportunity

DEBUTANT E SET, 1956

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ANNUA L BALL

Five hundred guests were entertained at the Annual Ball held at the Palais, St. Kilda.

Twenty-eight debutantes, wearing individual white frocks and carrying fans trimmed with pastel flowers and ribbons, were presented to our Club President, Miss Venie Harrison.

Fans were a feature of decorations on tables and around the ballroom

Members of the official party included the Principal, Dr A H Woo d and Mrs Wood , the Vice-Principal, Miss B. Lindsay, the Senior Mis tress of M.L.C Elsternwick, Dr R Blatt, the Principal of Wesley College, Mr W H Frederick and Mrs Frederick and the President of M.L.C Parents' Association, Mr L Langstreth and Mrs Langstreth.

Proceeds of the Ball went to aid Club funds

RETURN BALL FOR 1956 DEBUTANTES

The 1956 Debutantes' Return Ball, which was held on Wednesday, 8th August, at "Th e Gables," East Malvern, was a great success Most of the debs, and many of their friends attended and had a very enjoyable evening which included an excellent supper The success of the evening was due to the efficient work of the Ticket Secretaries, Juliene Harry and Beryl Denman, and to their committee

Guests of honour were Miss V . Harrison, Presi dent of the Old Collegians' Club, Mrs John Danks, Mrs I Robertson, Miss H Brown, Miss Jill Vanthoff and Miss Glenys Bacon

During the evening presentations were made of an album of the debutantes' photographs to Miss Harrison and a group photograph of the debs, to Mrs Danks, in appreciation of their part in the success of the "Coming Out" Ball

ANNUA L DINNER

The Annual Dinner was held on 27th August, 1956, at the College Previously the dinner has been held "out" but costs have risen and it was felt that the younger Old Collegians could not afford tickets at 26/ or more. W e were fortunate in having the catering done by the newly-formed Catering Service of the M.L.C Fair Auxiliary, who gave us an extremely fine meal at an ex tremely moderate, price and still hoped to make something for our Nurses' Memorial Hall after doing so About 140 Old Collegians attended, many of whom had never previously come to the dinner, and the School Prefects acted as waitresses.

The guest of honour was Miss Ruth Flockart, who told us of her early experiences at the Col lege and appealed for funds to publish a School Song Book June Dawkins, on a flying visit home from Austria, where she is studying music, sang

—Dickinson-Monteath Studio

Back Row: Margery Blyth, Julie Smyth, Marie Fankhauser, Ann Miller, Julianne Harry, Berice Callender, Marcia Walker, Barbara Allen, Betty Bottoms

Row: Valerie Suter, Denise Francis, Wendy Finch, Judy Pittard, Jill Vanthoff (Ticket Secretary), Mrs Norma Danks (Convener), Glenys Bacon (Ticket Secretary), Judith Devine, Gail Buchanan, Dawn Sorenson, Deirdre Matheson, Judy Sykes

Row: Anne Walton, Beryl Denman, June Eddison, Margaret Kent, Yvonne Stewart, Miss Venie Harrison (President of O.C.C.), Barbara Cant, Maueen Norwood, Lynette Westcott, Glenda McMillan, Ann Tanner

several songs most beautifully, and Mrs Warren Jungwirth gave a most amusing monologue—a scene from "Pygmalion."

The whole evening was most successful and seems to have been very much enjoyed by all present.

LITERARY EVENING

Friday, 11th May, 1956, at 8 o'clock in the Boarders' Lounge at the College

The President (Miss Venie Harrison) cordially welcomed all present—about 100—and especially the guest speaker, Mrs E K Smart

After several announcements and congratula tions to our team on winning the Tennis Trophy the Captain of the Tennis presented the "Sun" Tennis Challenge Cup to Miss Margaret Donald son, deputising for Dr A H Woo d who was unavoidably absent, so that it may be kept in custody, at the school, until the next tournament

Miss Harrison then introduced the guest speaker, Mrs E K Smart, a Canadian and the daughter of Ralph Connor, the noted author

Mrs Smart in her address carried us away to her homeland which she described as a bi-lingual country, particularly the Eastern side French had been the language of the first colonists 160 years prior to General James Wolfe's famous victory, and to-day their descendants are proficient in the two languages, even the street signs in Quebec are bi-lingual

The Western Provinces are colourful, rugged and vast

The talk was illustrated by two films on Canadian Art—"Painters of Quebec", and "Emily Carr Paintings." These, with their scenes of the countryside and its people, rendered very real the reference to the Indians, their market places and villages, and to the English and French com munities.

"Painters of Quebec" was a powerful and ar resting study of French Canada in bright and rich colourings

"Emily Carr Paintings": The artist (1871 1945) was born in Victoria, Canada, of English parents, and her love for her country is felt in the pictures shown of the Pacific coast, with its dense forests of trees over 300 feet in height, and its 400-year-old firs. Her style, with its deep and rich colourings, seemed distant and strange to our Australian eyes She has depicted the Indians in their natural state, and one can appreciate their habits, village life, totem poles, fishing boats and gear from her canvases Miss Carr's mission was to tell a story of the Indians with whom she lived and whom she loved She has an individual quality of her own, strong and vital Her land scape paintings were grand, daring and very colourful, "showing a land of deep and abiding strength" (Canada)

She was known to them as "Klee Wick." During the war she bred sheep dogs, but Indian life claimed her and in 1945 she died while with her Indian friends She left her brushes to a young Indian painter, and arranged for the sale of her

canvases to found a scholarship To-day, her paintings are valuable.

Mrs Smart admired and loved Emily Carr's paintings

Mrs McCoy, at the request of the President, expressed the thanks of members to Mrs Smart for her excellent and informative address and beautiful films, and to the operators for their assistance

Supper was then served Mrs FRED CORNELL (Edna Pryor)

BACK T O SCHOOL DAY—1956

On Show Day, Thursday, 27th September, all past M.L.C girls were once again invited to come "Back to School" by Dr and Mrs Wood

A good number of Old Collegians accepted the invitation and were delighted to join—with senior girls of the College—in an Assembly once again; what memories that act always evokes!

The schoolgirls then entertained us with a splendid programme and we heard with delight a pianoforte solo, a string quartette and the Mad rigal Group

After the musical programme, Dr Wood , who had only returned from a trip to America some few hours before, delighted us with his impressions gained on that journey It was most obvious to the Old Collegians that the present girls also thoroughly enjoyed Dr Wood's account of his experiences.

Our President, Miss V. Harrison, spoke charm ingly to the girls and presented a book to the College Libray, after which Dr and Mrs Woo d entertained us at afternoon tea, and "Back to School" Day was over for another year.

PHYLLI S L. MINNS .

GARDEN PARTY

Because of the Olympic Games the Annual Garden Party was held on 10th November, which turned out to be one of those bleak, cold pre Games days which kept Melbourne so anxious There were a few patches of sunshine but on whole the weather was not kind to us Despite this there were about two or three hundred Old Col legians present and these included many of our country friends It was good to see so many young members who have only left school during the last few years W e hope that their interest in the Club continues and extends to some of our other activities.

Miss Harrison, our President, and Mrs Woo d welcomed the guests who included representatives of the Geelong and Elsternwick Branches as well as representatives from other Schools. Recorded music was amplified throughout the grounds for our enjoyment

Afternoon tea was served in the dining hall and we were welcomed by the President after which Mrs. Miller gave us a report about the School Song Book Fund and asked us for our full support

Because of the earlier date no Exhibition of Work was on show this year, but people were invited to look around the school at the new buildings and at the foundation of the Assembly Hall.

TENNIS AFTERNOON

On Saturday, 27th October, a Tennis After noon was held at the Methodist Ladies' College Tennis Courts when about 30 Old Collegians took part As well as the "Sun" Tennis Cup team there were quite a few Pennant players. There was also a cake stall, which was most suc cessful and it was a very pleasant afternoon for all those who attended

MANNEQUI N PARADE

A Gala Mannequin Parade of Spring and Summer fashions was held on 28th September, 1956, at the home of Mrs Muir (Betty Knuckey) Despite the rain there was a full attendance and it was necessary to use three large rooms for the display A spray of white gardenias generously arranged for and donated by Miss Rumbold, was presented to each guest upon her arrival

Shown in this homely setting the display seemed more informal than usual and the frequent asides of the mannequins added humour to the night Miss Shirley Cook (Ebbott) gave an admirable performance at the microphone, describing the gowns in a casual and spontaneous manner as the girls moved from room to room showing in turn the interesting array of swim-suits, sports clothes, cotton and linen wear, suits, coats, hats and frocks suitable for after five. Appetising names such as "cinnamon" and "banana" were the shades featured for the new season Tailored suits which became dressy frocks by the mere removal of the jacket revealed the newest trend

The hats were, perhaps, somewhat alarming, but, as the season progressed, we who witnessed the show had it proved to us that this new yet quaintly "old " fashion is here to stay—for a time at least Greatgrandma was not, after all, quite without taste

Matrons' styles were not overlooked Every woman from teenager on found the type of gown to interest her, while the final item on the pro gramme—a lovely bride and her attendant—drew gasps of admiration and delight from all

Miss Venie Harrison, the President, presented the beautiful bouquets made by Mrs Graydon (Marjorie Fisher) to the seven mannequins, two of whom were past students of M.L.C She thanked all those who had been responsible for the success of the evening, giving a special men tion to our hostess, Mrs. Muir, for the tireless effort she had made to ensure that the show ran smoothly The pianists, Valerie Marriott and Mary Hilton, also contributed to the pleasure of the occasion, while the organisers—Audrey Carter, Phillis Minns, Betty Muir, Glenys Bacon, Jil Vanthoff and Jean Tapner (Vaughan)—de served special thanks for the hard work they had put into the occasion

A lovely supper was served and cups of tea were definitely not rationed, much to the satis faction of the guests Thanks to our organisers and all those participating in this very successful evening our Club is richer by the sum of £46/18/6 .

DR. WOOD' S FILM NIGH T

On the evening of 20th July, Dr Woo d took about 130 Old Collegians and friends on an hour's whirlwind trip to England, Scotland, a glimpse into Ireland, across to Switzerland and France, and brought us back to Australia on the Himalaya, and finally right into the grounds of M.L.C through the medium of the coloured films he has taken

W e visited the magnificent Cathedrals, the Universities and Schools (mostly with their own chapels), the historic buildings and landmarks, the beautiful countryside, the mountains and cities We saw evidence that "England is a garden from end to end as Dr Woo d told us at Back to Schoo Day last year. The flowers, lawns, trees, even the window boxes seen in almost every street, make it so

The entertaining and spontaneous commentary given by Dr Woo d throughout the evening' brought the pictures to "life" for all who were present

In thanking Dr Wood , Miss Kath Manning mentioned his forthcoming trip to America and I am sure the thought entered everyone's mind that there may be another treat in store when Dr. Woo d returns with a new collection of films I wonder if the Old Collegians will be fortunate enough to be taken on " A Trip to America"? I do hope so Mr s BETT Y

MUIR

GUEST SPEAKER EVENING, 1957

The Guest Speaker Evening for 1957 was held in the Boarders' Lounge at the College on Friday, 10th May It was a great success and approxi mately 100 Old Collegians and friends were present.

Mr John Casson gave us an instructive and very entertaining talk on "Speech." As he is a very busy person, we were privileged to have some of his valuable time, which was greatly appre ciated.

After Mr. Casson spoke, three Old Collegians entertained us with great charm and were very much appreciated They were Misses Ariel Keen Jane Elton and Gretta Bull Then supper of sandwiches and home-made biscuits and tea was served to finish a very delightful evening

JUBILEE BOOK

Extract from Minutes of the Third Council Meeting, 1/5/1956 :

" A number of Council Members had read the manuscript and had enjoyed it, especially in reference to the early days of the Club. However it was the general opinion that a lot more work was necessary in order to make the information correct, that the relevant time for printing the Jubilee Book had passed, and having regard to the present high cost of printing, it was felt it would be unwise to proceed with the Jubilee Book as originally planned. It was then moved by Mrs Smith, seconded by Mrs Cornell and duly carried that in each future issue of the Old Collegian magazine, until the incoming Council thought fit to discontinue it—one or two pages be devoted to printing the past history of the Club."

This will begin in the next issue

75th ANNIVERSARY OF M.L.C.

Proposed List of

Celebrations

(This list is subject to revision.)

Saturday, 21st September, 8.30 p.m.—Opening of new Assembly Hall.

Sunday, 22nd September, 7 p.m.—Old Col legians' Annual Servicc at Auburn Methodist Church

Tuesday, 24th September, 8 p.m.—75th Anni versary Concert, Melbourne Town Hall (Com bined School and Old Girls' Choir.)

Thursday, 26th September, 2.30 p.m.—Back to School Day and Garden Party.

Saturday, 28th September, 2.30 p.m.—Garden Party for Old Collegians.

Saturday, 5th October, 2.30 p.m.—Historical Pageant and Display on the School Oval

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

W e wish the School very many happy returns of its birthday, but birthdays, specially 75th birthdays, certainly require some sort of present to celebrate the occasion. At the Council meeting of the Club on 29th May, 1957, it was decided that the Old Collegians should give a birthday present to the old School, and so a Birthday Fund is to be opened The Treasurer, Miss Hilda Brown, will be very glad to accept your contribution towards this birthday present

TH E NE W SCHOOL SONG BOOK (Words and Music)

Towards the end of last year a Committee of Old Collegians was formed to rais e money for the publication of the long-overdue New School Song Book," which will contain both words and music. The need for such a bound collection is very great and is eagerly awaited by both School and Old Girls

W e expect the book to contain original school songs, other attractive works contributed by eminent writers and composers, some hymns, and Rounds in 2, 3 and 4 parts; as well as a number of Descants to well-known tunes, and the latest addition, the new official School Anthem

This collection has been growing for about twenty-five years, and it was felt that the 75 th Jubilee Year would be a fitting time to launch the first edition, and that past students would like to share in the cost—thereby expressing their thanks in a practical way for the privileges of spending those "great days and jolly days" at the "Best School of All."

The Old Collegians' Club agreed at the Annual Meeting held in February to help the appeal to the best of its ability during the year The Song Book Committee is grateful indeed. Already the proceeds from the Annual Ball, 1957, have been promised to the fund

The O.C.C will circularise its members about functions the Song Book Committee plans to hold throughout the year The first of these has already been held It was an evening of music held at "Hazeldene," the home of Miss Annie Danks, early in May The night was a great suc cess both musically and financially.

W e sincerely thank those who have already helped in various ways, and given so generously but we ask all other past students if they will consider this appeal W e look forward to seeing many of you at the various functions we are planning and hope you will be singing "Auld Acquaintance" and other school songs with us from our "New School Song Book" in the New Assembly Hall on "Back to School" Days before very long

TH E "SUN " GOLF CHALLENGE CUP

The "Sun" Golf Challenge Cup, 1956, was played on the links of Kingswood Golf Club at Dingley on 16th April. Hermitage (Geelong C.E.G.G.S.) had a very meritorious win, with P.L.C in second place, but our team did not score as well as last year

The 1957 Annual Inter-Schools' Golf Match for the "Sun" Challenge Cup was held at the Com monwealth Golf Club on their links at Oakleigh This year Firbank won for the first time with Clyde a very close second. M.L.C. was well repre sented by the following players: Mrs E Stewart; Mrs C Oakley; Mrs L Hinton; Mrs Hartley Williams; Mrs M Edwards; Mrs C Farfor; Mrs K. Burwood.

W e sincerely hope that some day we shall have the honour of winning the Cup, and with the number of players available to us this should surely be possible.

D. BUlCK, Vice-president, "Sun" Challenge Cup Representative for M.L.C

TH E "SUN " TENNIS CHALLENGE CUP

The "Sun" Tennis Challenge Cup, 1956, was played at the M.L.C tennis courts on Saturday, 25th February, and the semi-finals and finals on Saturday, 3rd March The M.L.C team con sisted of Mrs. Charlotte Watt (Davies) and Mrs. Dulcie Young (Whittaker), 1st pair; and Mrs Barbara Rich (Mclntyre) and Mrs Beverley Woods (Malcolm), 2nd pair

In the semi-finals M.L.C. (Hawthorn) defeated M.L.C (Elsternwick) by two games In the finals M.L.C (Hawthorn) narrowly defeated Mande ville Hall

The 1957 Annual Inter-Schools' Tennis Match for the "Sun" Cup was played at the M.L.C Courts, Hawthorn, on Saturday, 16 th March, when twenty-four Schools competed

The M.L.C. (Hawthorn) team, consisting of Mrs Charlotte Watt (Davies) and Mrs Dulcie Young (Whittaker), 1st pair; and Mrs Beverley Woods (Malcolm) and Miss Janet Miller, 2nd pair, was one of the four semi-finalists after the first day's play.

In the semi-finals M.L.C (Hawthorn) de feated M.C.E.G.G.S. and Korowa defeated M.L.C. (Elsternwick) In the finals M.L.C (Hawthorn) defeated Korowa by 2 rubbers 4 sets 29 games to 2 rubbers 1 set 23 games

DULCIE YOUNG

METHODIS T LADIES' COLLEGE OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB

Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for Year ending 31st December, 1956

Balance at Bank, 1st January, 1956 £303 4 2

Subscriptions for Year 162 2 6

Receipts from Social Events— Literary Evening £7 7 0 Dr Wood's Evening 15 16 0 Dinner 113 6 0 Annual Ball 90 3 0 Mannequin Parade 46 18 6 Tennis Afternoon 8 10 0 Garden Party 21 9 6 • 285 0 0 Badges 45 1 6 Interest on Life Members Account 90 8 3 Refund from Younger Set 7 3 3 Refund from Geelong Stationery 1 10 0 Refund from Jubilee Book 41 7 6 £899 7 2

Petty Cash— Secretary— Postage Sundries Treasurer

Printing and Stationery— Magazine General

Affiliation Fees National Cou Caris Club .

£51 12 56 13 4 0

208 6 6 52 3 10 i 1 5 0 0 5 0

Donation to Flying Doctor Service Badges

Expenses of Social Events—• Welcome to Schoolgirls . . 3 3 0 1957 Ball Deposit 10 0 0 Dinner 109 5 6 Garden Party 311 5 0

Prizes— E. Landen and Specials . . Laura -White

1 2 8 8 154 8 8 0

Secretary's Allowance 5 5 0 Jubilee Book Refund 4 17 6 Book Plates ... . 1 1 0 "Sun " Challenge Cup Fee 0 0 Bank Fee 0 10 0 Cash in Hand .. . 0 9 0 Balance in Bank, 31/12/5 6 . . . . 257 12 10 £899 7 2

'Some of Us Have Wlcmdierzd Far"

Sunday in Sumatra

(Extract from an article by Mrs H Feith (Betty Evans) who has spent two years working in Indonesia.)

'Bukittinggi" means "high hill" in Indonesian, and this city of Central Sumatra is suitably named, for the town is built on the foothills of two volcanic peaks, and overlooks rolling hills and sweeping plateau country

I had not expected to find a church here as the town is the centre of a strictly Moslem area, but I asked to make sure, and was told: "Yes, of course! Don't forget that there are a lot of people from Batak land working here." Now Batak land is quite a long way further north—the country round the famous Lake Toba, and its people have always been famous for their rugged independ ence They refused to accept the Islamic faith of the coastal people near them, and when German Lutheran missionaries came there towards the end of the last century they found a people whose primitive pagan religion allowed family feuds and bloody killings reminiscent of the bitter Eng lish border feuds of long ago But these rough hill-country people accepted Christianity with enthusiasm and converts were made in hundreds. As the Bataks began a twentieth century migration down into the plain country the little church with the tower was always the first building to go up to mark the new settlement Through the mission schools and later through their own church schools passed the generation of students who were to take their places amongst Moslems and Hindu Buddhists as the hero-leaders of the national fight for independence after the Japanese occupa tion

I had met a number of Batak students in Djakarta, and had learnt from them some of the most beautiful folk songs I have ever heard so, as I climbed up the steps cut into the steep hills of this town—and down again—on my way to the church this Sunday morning, I was think ing that the service would, at least in its music, be refreshing An d I was not disappointed The first hymn to peal out was "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty," sung in Indonesian of course, and in a full-throated harmony that the first German Protestant congregations could not have bettered Another was "All my hope on God is founded," and the service ended with Luther's famous hymn " A Safe Stronghold Our God is Still."

I could not understand more than a few words of the sermon so I felt free to think my own thoughts, which wandered round these hymns, now part of the heritage of the World Church From their German home they have spread to every corner of the world where Free Church congregations gather to worship and sing to gether Sitting in this little wooden church, sur rounded by men and women, boys and girls, whose faces and dress showed that they came not only from Batak land but from Java, the Christian areas of Ambon and North Celebes, or Timor to the far east of Indonesia, it seemed to me that the hymns stand for something bigger than the

many differences of history, geography, race and culture which have in the past divided these island people from each other and which now isolate our more-or-less Anglo-Saxon corner of the world —Australia—from its neighbours.

W e walked out into the bright sunlight, and found the busy life of the market all round us As in most Asian countries, Sunday as a closed holiday is quite unknown All the shops were open as usual—the Chinese rivalling the local Minang kaba traders in their display of wares along the street stalls, the Indian shops with bright silks hung out to tempt the passing girls in their cotton gowns who, with their baskets on their heads, were on their way to buy rice, vegetables and meat from the open-air street vendors Sunday is a Govern ment holiday—but only for civil servants, teachers and students—the rest of the town seemed to be at work as usual

W e walked to the highest point of the town— a park where all the local lads were flying enor mous kites From here we could see for miles across rolling cattle country and nearer at hand, on the outskirts of the town, far below on the plain, we could see the rice harvest in progress Rows and rows of bent backs and plate-like straw hats were moving slowly and symmetrically across the fields. Further over the buffaloes were out ploughing for the next crop, knee-deep in mud It seemed very different from the patchwork quilt fields of Java, where farming is on such a tiny scale Except for the rice fields and buffaloes it could almost have been part of our Australian hill-country

People were scurrying like ants in the market below us The roads leading out of the town up into the hills were already dotted with women bent under heavy baskets, veiled against the hot sun, carrying their purchases home from the market Across the other side of the town were the two great bulks of volcano—huge cones of rock "Mountains of Fire" they are called, but this day only a thin wisp of smoke hanging lazily in the air reminded us that the two mountains had ever been more than the silent guardians of the town that we now saw asleep in the sunshine

A Trip to Canada

(Extract from a letter to Mrs. Satchell from Mrs Parkes Bradbury (Phyl Cram).)

I have been back a few weeks now from my wonderful visit to Canada, and just begin ning to settle down again Our voyage across in the "Empress of Scotland" was a very rough one indeed, gales and fog patches all the way across, and we actually passed two large icebergs as we approached the coast of Labrador W e took the northerly route both going over and coming back I came back in a small Irish cargo vessel, specially built for the rough north Atlantic with a four-inch steel hull (only about 5000 tons) and three other passengers whom I saw very rarely as they were incommoded (? ) by the lively motion of the small ship and also we ran into a blizzard the first day out of the St Lawrence accompanied

by high winds and very heavy swell The Cap tain, Captain Black, O.B.E., was very kind and I had the full run of the ship, so to help pass the time I donned a boiler suit and joined the cadets in polishing the brass I polished the binnacle head qne day (the brass cover over the compass, to the uninitiated) and I found about 200 girls' names scratched upon it One way for the helms men to pass the lonely night watches!!

So much for the journey there and back—it was our four and a half weeks in Canada which I shall never forget Immediately on my arrival in Montreal, I booked a sleeper for St John, New Brunswick, and left that afternoon in an effort to catch Richard's ship due in and out of there the next day I arrived 6.30 a.m the next morning and no sign of my husband—a strange man came up and said he had come to meet me on his behalf as the port doctor had not yet cleared the ship; it had only arrived a few hours before So trusting to luck that I was not being kidnapped, I allowed him to drive me to the quay There is a rise and fall of over nineteen feet at St John and the "City of Stafford," being fully laden was almost out of sight but for her superstructure Richard was pacing the deck of the bridge when I arrived, and yanked me over the rail of the bridge onto the ship, the wing of the bridge being on a level with the wharf. He had brought a really very sweet baby elephant from India as a present from Nehru to the children of Canada, and the Zo o people decided to take her off at St John, so we stayed there over the week-end to enable them to make arrange ments for her transport and to build a ramp for her to walk off the ship Just as well this hap pened or otherwise we would have struck the full force of the hurricane lone which came roaring up the coast on the Monday. W e waited for her to pass and then put out into the Bay of Fundy in dense fog on our passage round to Montreal W e had several rough days, the aftermath of the storm and then a lovely run up the St Lawrence in windy but brilliantly sunny weather and as the maple trees were then in their best autumn colourings of orange, crimson and gold, it was just the most wonderful sight I have ever seen

My husband has a number of friends in Montreal and their hospitality was quite over whelming In the end I was almost glad to get away for a rest, but they took us all over the country by car and I saw something of the vast ness and grandeur of the Canadian scene W e met a full-blood Red Indian chief, disappointly in Western dress and speaking perfect English, but he signed his name on a pair of elk skin moccasins Richard had bought for me, "Welcome to Canada, Mrs Bradbury, 'Ticonaroga,' (Wan derer of the Woods). " He was an Iroquois, one of the fiercest tribes in the old days

W e also went up the lovely Saguinay River (pronounced sagenie) which is just like a Nor wegian Fiord, great tall cliffs on either side topped by the characteristic pines and spruce forests W e saw a wonderful display of the Northern Lights up there I had no idea how brilliant they could be and was completely fascinated I sat with my nose glued to the port in our bedroom for about two hours—it was too cold to venture outside

O n our way back from there, we were lucky to get a good view of the only flight of greater snow geese in the world They had touched down upon a group of small islands in the St Lawrence to rest themselves on their long flight to the Carolinas for the winter There were thousands of them, and the great birds with their dazzling white plumage were a rare and wonderful sight

The ship went into dry dock at Quebec for about four days and I was able to get out and walk right under the keel of the ship and see the marine growth being scraped off and other re pairs being done. W e also toured the city and surrounding district well The people are 90 per cent French-Canadian there and mainly Wench is spoken, not Parisian French but the classical old-time pronunciation we learned at school, and to my surprise I found I could talk quite well

All too soon the time passed and after load ing thousands of tons of newsprint and a few hundred tons of dynamite, plus six huge loco motives and their tenders, Richard sailed off for India again and now here I am at home

Touring in Europe

from a letter to Mrs G R Bull (Jill Hickling from Mrs Hal Bannister (Jill Adams) who is at present on a visit to London and Europe.) i

Now we are on the Continent—have been here just over three weeks, and have seen and done so many new and exciting things that it s practically impossible to absorb them Landed in Bolougne in France, then drove through Belgium to Holland—stayed there a week—then to Denmark for a week—and now in Germany The small hotels in Germany are very cheap you can get a bed for 6/ a night each—in fact you can get cheap rooms all over the Continent if you look for them, and especially at this time of the year, as they have a different price for the different seasons But the big catch in travel ling round is the price of the food. It costs more to have a very ordinary meal of bread and butter and ham or cold sausage than to have a room for the night Also the price of petrol is terrific— equivalent to about 7/ 6 Australian per gallon

W e have been terrifically lucky with the weather. Normally it would be impossible to travel a lot of the roads we have been using in winter, but this is the mildest winter they have had for over 100 years, and although it is still cold, we have seen quite a bit of sunshine The local inhabitants just can't believe it

It is all utterly unbelievable—firstly that we are here at all, and secondly that we won't be here in a couple of months Everyone over here takes far more personal interest in politics than we do at home, and one and all have an extremely gloomy outlook on the future. The general feel ing is that England and Europe are finished, and many, many people are looking at Australia with eager eyes as a sanctuary Have not met one Australian which is amazing, as there were 30,000 Australians who arrived in London last year

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News

The Club extends its warmest congratulations to Miss Ruth Flockart, who was awarded the M.B.E for her services to Music She has been Director of Music at M.L.C. since 1934 and all those of us who have had any connection with the Music School owe a great deal to her W e all feel that this was a verv well-deserved honour

Miss Ellen Christensen has been appointed Principal of Presbyterian Girls' School, Ade laide, and commenced duties there in Third Term, 1956

Miss Marjorie Vasey has recently been ap pointed Matron of St Ives' Hospital, East Mel bourne

Miss Marjorie H Atkinson is in charge of music at Sarum Girl's College, Weybridge, Eng land

Miss Eileen Steenson, who teaches dress design at M.L.C., received an award from the Australian Women Pilots' Association for her work as a flying instructor.

Miss Mildred Waite is a member of the new Victorian Nursing Council and was nominated by the Royal Victorian College of Nursing

Joceiyn Sarori is nursing at West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul

Mrs. L. Fouvy (Valda Vaughan) received her B.A at the recent conferring of degrees She already holds her Mus.Bac.

Betty Scarlett graduated Mus.Bac and com bined her musical studies with a course in X-ray diagnosis She has now begun Dip.Ed She hopes eventually to go abroad

Shirley Merrylees was third in the Peter Mit chell Will Quest run by the "Australian Woman's Weekly."

Eril Hutton (daughter of Ena Bee )has started her Pharmacy Course apprenticeship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital

Mrs Abblitt (Annette Stephen) is living at Fish Creek (near Foster) where her husband is foreman in the Butter Factory

Lorraine Stephen is now managing a Pharmacy in Scott's Hotel Building in the city

Mrs Howden (Lyn Westacott) is now Vic torian President of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union.

Janice Beelby has left the Conservatorium

Miss Nance McLennan is Headmistress of the J. H. Boyd Girls' School.

For eight years Miss Anne Green has been State Secretary of the Methodist Women's Home Mis sion League of Victoria and Tasmania, and editress of "Th e League Broadcast." She has just retired She wrote the script for the League's 25th anniversary celebration on Home Mission Day.

Noleen Ferris has her own driving school at Hampton

Mrs Dow (Jean Williams) has left Kaniva and is living in Richmond where her husband is studying for the Church of Christ ministry

Mrs Hopkins (Marion Thomson) and her husband have moved from Adelaide to the Methodist parsonage at Streaky Bay in South Australia

Adele Krutli has been transferred from Wan garatta. to Adelaide.

Barbara Wall was second in Miss Henley, 1957.

Margaret Anderson was in the Sydney Univer sity basketball team which played against Mel bourne University

Cheryl Greenwood was in the Methodist State basketball team which played against South Australia

Lorraine Coghlan won the Australian girls' singles, girls' doubles and girls' hardcourt titles and was one of the players in the Victorian tennis team.

Joan Walter was admitted to the Bar in April

Mrs. L. M. Thompson (Grace Waitt) has been appointed President of the Women's Inter-Church Council of Victoria

Mrs Blackburn (Vera Lockwood) visited our Branch in Sydney last September for their Annual Meeting and conveyed our greetings to all present.

Mrs Ted Lins (Leila Farhood) entertained at afternoon tea in honour of Miss Winnie Williams who was loved and remembered as Form Mistress of IV.b She still teaches voice culture at her home and also teaches at the Central School The guests were Mrs Ed Worrall (Joyce Healing), Mrs. John Stuart (Joan Casement), Mrs. L. P. Smith (Stella Robinson), Mrs Baden Powell (Freda Farhood), Mrs C Tiffin (Brownie Pain), Mrs N Valentine (Sybil Waite), Mrs Alberto (Queenie Howell) It was a very enjoyable occa sion for all.

TRAVELLERS

Mrs R L McCoy (Anne Dufty) resigned from Council because of ill-health She leaves in June for a three-months' tour which will include Singapore, Colombo and Bombay Other travel lers include Mary Coates and Diane Carmichael, who sailed for England in the Arcadia on 3rd December, 1956; Jean McLennan, who left at the beginning of April for a six-month tour of England, Scotland and Europe; Mrs H Bannister (Jill Adams) and her husband, Harold, who have been on a six months' tour abroad; Mimi Yees, whose headquarters have been in London but who has managed to see something of England, Ire land and the Continent; Beverley Bull, who re turns on 16th October; Mr and Mrs J Griffiths (Marion Allan) who returned last June after spending eighteen months touring the Continent, England, Scotland and Wales and who spent a week in Singapore on their way back; Mrs Maurice Williams (Joan Hendy) who is in London where he husband is teaching and who has managed to fit in much sight-seeing with her sister, Pam Hendy; Jane Brehaut, who returned in February from an eight months' trip overseas with her parents, motoring 12,000 miles in the British

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Isles and through Belgium, North Germany and Denmark to Sweden where they embarked for home on a Swedish cargo ship in time for her to start a nursing career at Prince Henry's Hos pital; Jean McLennan, who leaves in April for a six-month tour of England, Scotland and Europe; Laurel Bamford, who left reecntly for England; Margaret Abrahams and Joan Mason, who are visiting Vancouver; Lesley Cook and Jean Cook, who are in England and also Yvonne Crutchfield, Wendy Browne, Mary Taylor and Jean McEwan.

Mavis Lancaster is still enjoying her work at Australia House meeting many Old Collegians visiting England and one of her greatest joys is showing her friends London and the English countryside which she loves so well

Mrs. H. Feith (Betty Evans) and Mrs. Zainu'ddin (Ailsa Thomson) have spent two years in Indonesia working with the English Language Inspectorate of the Indonesian Minis try of Education as members of the NUAU S Volunteer Graduate Scheme In August Betty and her husband will go to Cornell University for three years while he works on his doctorate in Political Science Ailsa's husband is teaching Indonesian at Melbourne University.

ENGAGEMENTS

The Club offers best wishes to the following Old Collegians who have announced their en gagements:

Barbara Atkins to Kevin James Brown

Ailsa Brownlee to Ian Good.

Margaret Bridges to James Bruce Cuff

Marilyn Brown to Doug Thompson

Laurel Bladon to Barry Andrews

Judith Chesterfield to Keith Thomson

Wendy Campbell to Richard Barker

Joan Delbridge to Kenneth Lehmann

Nancy Ellis to Michael Norman.

Patricia Elliott to Brian Bennett

Loris Anne Fowler to Terry Clota.

Margaret Fowler to Charles Curtarne

Nancy Gray to Kevin Wood

Beris Greenwood to Geoffrey Bird

Betty Anne Germann to Geoffrey Thomas Styles

Dorothy Gribble to Walter Hurst

Barbara Harrison to Edwin Marsh.

Thelma Haddrick to Leonard Yarrow

Noelle Judkins to Gavin Hamley

Ariel Keen to Donald Saltmarsh

Valerie Klein to Rodney Granat

Pamela Lees to Alan MacKinnon

Pamela Lery to Frank Durra

Denise Lear to Donald Warner.

Wendy McKell to David Richardson

Janice McNee to Ronald Phillips.

Jill McConnell to Wiliiam Le Page

Valerie Neale to Ian Marriott

Marion Nixon to Keith Palmer

Janice Prentice to Noel Wigg

Barbara Potts to Max Field.

Roma Palmer to Barry Rumpf

Dorothy Phillips to Roderick Parton

Joy Pascoe to Bruce Battenham

Lorraine Rabbie to Donald Nicholls

Elizabeth Richardson to Peter McKenzie

Jean Sinclair to Mark Stokes

Jenifer Anne Stamp to Robert Ramsey.

Myrna Shore to Ron Appleyard, Jean Thomson to Douglas Weeding.

Mercia Thompson to Norman Davies

Jillian Thornton to Sydney Charles Warneke

Valerie Williams to Robert Catsford

Margaret White to Richard T Hales

Helen Watson to Donald Neish.

An n Williams to Bob Davies

An d to Janice Prentice, Lois McLaughlin, Shir ley Craig, Anne Carew, Lois Craig, Nandina Johnson, Joan Humphries, Janice Fankhauser, Valerie Blythe, Nola Thomas, Jill Rubenstein, Faye Sutherland, Jennifer Collie

WEDDING S

Iris Arnold was married to Leon Pederick at Highbury Grove Methodist Church

Margaret Barber and Norman Beurle were married

Janet Barber and Halcro Johnson Hay were married and are now living at Harwell, England, where Hal is working as an atomic physicist and Janet as a librarian

Coral Clarke was married to Wes Young

Judith Curtis and John McHay were married at St John's, Toorak, on 18th August

Kaye Forbes was married to Mai Pascoe.

Ruth Farren Price was married to Ross Nye Beverley Farren Price was bridesmaid

Patty Glen was married to Cadet Officer John Ryan, R.A A.F., at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gardiner, on 12th May She is the daughter of Elva Tyner Jacqueline Cass was bridesmaid

Lyle Gribble and Ken Lyall were married at St. Mark's, Camberwell, in August.

Merele Hayes and James Webb were married on 12th March, 1956 He has recently been ap pointed Warden of the University Union

Ervyn Hayes was married to John Whitehead and they are now living in Sydney where John is Travelling Secretary for the Australian Student Christian Movement

Valmai Henley and Ian Berriman were married at Mont Albert Methodist Church on 17th Octo ber Jean Henley was bridesmaid They are now living at Shepparton

Loris Holloway and John Glasgow were mar ried at Korumburra Methodist Church on 26th May, 1956 Marie Holloway and Betty Glasgow were bridesmaids

Marion Fenton and George Rennie were mar ried at Mornington Methodist Church in Decem ber Jill Bull (Hickling) was matron-of-honour

Shirley Hamon, daughter of Gertie Johnson, was married at Numurkah, in September and she and her husband are now living in Perth

June Jenkin and Max Williams were married at Armadale Methodist Church on 23 rd May, 1956.

Beryl Johnston was married to Trevor Hubble and they are now living in England.

Beth Judkins was married to Dr Ray Milieus They are now living at Berwick, prior to going overseas

Elizabeth Tweddell (daughter of Margaret Overton) and Max Albiston were married at East, Kew Methodist Church Jane Brehaut was brides maid The couple are now living in Canada

Rosemary Thomas was married to Mervyn Terce

Joan Willis and David Ikin were married at Kew Baptist Church on 12th January Joyce Willis was a bridesmaid.

Lynette Jean Unkenstein and Donald William Woodfor d were married on 21st December Elaine Unkenstein was bridesmaid

Joy Etherington and John Jones were married at Surrey Hill Methodist Church

Joan Buckman and John Gault were married at Queen's College Chapel. Louise Gault was bridesmaid

Helen Turner (Charlesworth) and Bruce Hall were married at the Canterbury Methodist Church on 2nd March

Claire Robbins and Bruce Garnsworthy were married on 17th May, 1957

W e extend our very best wishes to all these Old Collegians and also to Robin Carne, Judith Smith, Phillipa Balphe, Ruth Delbridge, Helen Been, Rhonda Fish, Merle James, Margaret Martin, Dorothy Palmer, Judith Coleman

Judith Leask and Captain Michael Reyne, for mer A.D.C to Sir Dallas Brooks, were married at St Hilary's Church, Kew, on 6th June, 1956

Rosemary McCutcheon was married to Steven Frazer at Highfield Road Methodist Church on Saturday, 30th June, 1956.

Joan Gordon was married to Brian Norris at Surrey HIils Methodist Church on 15th Septem ber

Barbara An n McCoy and Kenneth Brown were married at St Leonard's Presbyterian Church, Brighton Beach, on 16th March Margaret Fitch was one of the bridesmaids

Sue Pincus was married to Phil Bebarfield. Jane Pincus and Elaine Gibbs were bridesmaids

Joan Pope and Eric Whetehand were married at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gardiner, on 28th May, 1956

Margaret Renkin (daughter of Minnie Beckett) and Colin Tonkin (son of Gladys Stone) were married at Wesley College Chapel on 21st Decem ber, 1956 Bridesmaids were Wendy Renkin and Barbcra Tonkin.

Margot Simmons and Max Gillett were married at Christ Church, South Yarra, and they are now living out of Geelong at Anakie

Lily Sand was married to Ian Hubert Warwick Jones. Her sister, Julie Sand, was bridesmaid.

Joan Smith and Robert Brooking were married in December, 1955. The bride was attended by Nancy Curry (Batt) and Rosemary Richardson (Orr)

BIRTHS

Mr and Mrs J Griffiths (Marion Allen), a daughter, Jillian Carol, born in London on 7th March, 1956

Mr and Mrs Fuller (April Adams), a son, Andrew, born in November, 1955

Mr and Mrs K Inglis (Judy Betheras), a daughter.

Mr and Mrs R Martin (Barbara Bennett), a son, Guy Sloane, born in October

Mr and Mrs J West (Marjorie Barrett), a daughter, born on 31st December

Mr and Mrs R Long (Estelle Binns), a son

Mr and Mrs Paterson (Joyce Bottomer), a daughter

Mr and Mrs Bottomley (Marjorie Baulch), a daughter.

Mr and Mrs R Gilmour (Beverley Bath), a daughter, Lynn Suzanne, born on 26th March, 1957

Mr. and Mrs. G. Macadam (Bev. Balfour Smith), a daughter, Susan

Mr and Mrs J Besley (Marj Behrendt), a son, Mark

Mr. and Mrs. B. Coates (Peg Clifford), a son, Neil Arthur, on 25th October, 1956

Mr and Mrs Falconer (Wendy Collett), a daughter, Jane Elizabeth

Mr and Mrs F Gibbons (Pat Dufty), a son, Donald Ross, on 3rd April, 1957

Mr and Mrs B Hamley (Jean Davey), a daughter, born in August, 1956

Mr and Mrs J R Anderson (Elva Findlay), a son, Donald John, born on 27th September, 1956

Dr. and Mrs. Maxwell (Joan Eggleston), a son. Mr and Mrs Pascoe (Kaye Forbes), a son Mr and Mrs J Tucker (Marjorie Hagger), a son, Mark Leith, born on 7th February, 1957

Mr and Mrs E Blakey (Judy Hooper), a son Mr and Mrs Lockwood (Betty Muir), a son, Richard Mr. and Mrs. K. Woff (Le. Marsh), a daughter, Allison Mary, born on 9th November, 1956

Mr and Mrs K Duff (Margaret McCutcheon), a daughter, Susan Margaret, born on 17th Sep tember, 1956.

Mr and Mrs H Brsdbury (Ruth McComb), a daughter, Joanne Ruth, born on 16th February, 1957

Mr and Mrs C Lilja (Mary McWhinney), a dauehter, Ruth Elizabeth, born on 27th Septem ber," 1956

Mr and Mrs R Welsford (Betty Munro), a daughter, Kathryn Rae, born on 5th September, 1956

Mr. and Mrs. L. Waller (Elva Marriott), a son, Paul Gregory, born on 9th October, 1955

Mrs T Kongshem (Althea Dawes), a daughter, born ' on 11th June, 1956

Mr and Mrs R Dickinson (Aylsa Gellie), a daughter, born on 16th November, 1956.

Mr. and Mrs. K. McCIean (Eunice Dann), a son, Timothy Neil, born on 19th February

Mr and Mrs D Scott (Shirley Munro), a daughter, Janice Margaret, born on 17th Feb ruary, 1957

Mr and Mrs J Cooney (June McCoy) , a son, Alan Leslie.

Mr and Mrs W Lyons (Elizabeth McCag hern), a daughter, Fleur Ashley

Mr and Mrs S J Harriss (Ailsa Murdoch), a son, Warren James, born at Launceston, Tasmania, on 3rd September, 1956 (Ailsa has now moved from Tasmania to Geelong and would like to get in touch with Old Collegians living in the Geelong district.)

Mr and Mrs Williams (Margaret Marfleet), a daughter, Jacqueline Merle, born on 12th May, 1957.

Mr. and Mrs. B. McColl (Myrna Marks), a son, Stuart Ian

Mr and Mrs I Lamborn (Joan McCallum), a daughter, born on 28th December, 1956

Mr and Mrs Lancaster (Margaret Nash), a son

Mr. and Mrs. Gollings (Ruth Pizzey), a daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Beedham (Margaret Pizzey), a daughter

Mr and Mrs Robinson (Dorothy Purvis), a son

Mr. and Mrs. Capell (Elma Manfield), a daughter, Lisa, born on 29th October, 1956

Mr and Mrs D Livermore (Margaret Rey nolds) , a son, Stephen, born in January.

Mr and Mrs Hendy (Barbara Smith), a son, Michael Stewart, born on 24th February, 1956

Mr. and Mrs Jackson (Gwen Stahl), a son, Mark Gregory, born in September, 1956

Mr and Mrs Abblett (Annette Stephen), a son, Tony Alan, born September, 1955

Dr. and Mrs. G. Miles (Iduna Sutton), a son, Neville Bradley, born on 6th July, 1956

Mr and Mrs J Thriewaldt (Dorothy Start), a daughter, Marita, born on 2nd November, 1956

Mr. and Mrs. J. Oxley (Kath Reseigh), a son, Jon Reseigh, born on 2nd July, 1956

Mr and Mrs Brooking (Joan Smith), a son, born in March

Mr and Mrs W Newton (Margaret Todner), a son, Michael

Mr and Mrs J Shaw (Betty Power), a daugh ter, Deborah

Mr and Mrs McMillan (Gloria Taylor), a daughter, Vivienne

Mr and Mrs Urwin (Beryl Towler), a son, born in March

Mr and Mrs G Dreyfus (Phyllis Todner), twins, Mark Alfred and Michelle Ann, born in Perth, on 4th October, 1956

Mr and Mrs Zainu'ddin (Ailsa Thomson), a daughter, Nurel Zainila, born in Djakarta, on 24th February, 1956

Mr. and Mrs. Woo d (Phyllis Trewhella), a son, Douglas John, born on 6th October, 1956

Mr and Mrs R Farren Price (Robin Wright), a daughter, Catherine Elizabeth, born on 7th December, 1956

Mr and Mrs J Earle (Joan Wright), a daughter, Marion Clarice, born on 19th October, 1956

Mr and Mrs Lyall (Edith Wentworth), a daughter, Judith Anne, born 1st May, 1956

M Du a T p d Mr D Barelli (Linnell Wood) , a son, Phillip Harold, born on 2nd July, 1956

Mr and Mrs W Treeby (Cecile Williams), a 1956 ' y n ye ' bor n o n 18t h September,

Mr and Mrs H Feith (Betty Evans), a son, David George, born on 20th January, 1957.

Mr and Mrs M Reyne (Judith Leask), a son, born in Nigeria, on 19th May, 1957.

Rev and Mrs G S S Yule (Val East), a daughter, born on 22nd May, 1957

Mr and Mrs G Whalen (Isabel Silvers), a daughter, bo m on 21st December

Mr and Mrs J Tibb (Elaine Felstead), a son, Michael John, born in March, 1957

Mr and Mrs S Tamblyn (Wilma Liebert), a daughter, Jennifer, born on 17th May, 1957.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Cockburn (Albie Towns), a son

Rev and Mrs H Secomb (Janet Wood) , a daughter

Mr and Mrs T Beenie (Le Barnett), a daughter, Catherine Le, born on 25th November

Dr and Mrs I Thomas (Betty Hislop), a daughter, Heather Margaret

Mr and Mrs B Malseed (Lois Harding), a daughter, born on 21st December

Mr and Mrs I Lamb (Phyl Cerutty), a daughter

Mr. and Mrs. R. Chapman (Judy Wappet), a daughter, born on 21st March

Mr and Mrs G Beanland (Kathleen Walker), a son, born in London

AUTHO R

Mrs. Walklate, Aislaby, Beleura Hill Rd., Morn ington, has sent us the following extract with the comment: " I enclose this cutting as interesting to the O.C.C Editor regarding our school, also I remember hearing that Dr Fitchett was invited to London in 1896 as Empire Guest to report on the Pageant of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria and next morning the 'Daily Mail' was printed in gold." Here is the extract:

"A n interesting Australian writer was William Henry Fitchett (1842-1928). Largely self-edu cated, he became a Methodist minister at the age of 26 A remarkably versatile man, he was the real founder of the Methodist Ladies' College at Hawthorn, and its Principal for 46 years.

"Working before breakfast every morning, Fitchett wrote a number of popular books on the history of the British Army Most famous of these was 'Deeds That Wo n the Empire,' pub lished in the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

"This book sold more than 250,000 copies, mostly in Britain, which was a prodigious success in those days It probably did as much as all Kipling's works together to stimulate 'pride in Empire'."

BEREAVEMENTS

The Club extends its sympathy to the following Old Collegians who have suffered bereavements during the past year

Margaret Williams (Bickford), whose father died on 14th November, 1956

Mrs S O Mannering (Emma Barrow) whose husband died on 10th October, 1956.

May Bustard, whose father died in Febuary, 1957

Miss Florence Carnegie, whose sister, Miss Clare Carnegie, died on 29th August, 1956 Miss Carnegie was one of the school's early boarders and an early O.C.C member

Ellen Christensen, whose mother died on 12th February, 1957

Val Yule (East), whose four months old son, Patrick, died in March, 1956.

Kathleen, Doreen and Peggy Forsyth, whose mother died in August

Mrs. Summons (Elsie Finlayson) and Mrs. Murray (Nellie Finlayson), whose mother died She was the grandmother of Francis Summons

May Brunier, whose brother died on 3rd July 1956

Mrs Hunter (E Hardig), whose husband died Mrs A Heath (Clarice Bradshaw), whose -ather died in December.

Miss Celie Ingram, whose sister, Mrs Fred King (Marie Ingram) died on 2nd August, 1956.

Robin and Judith Kennedy, whose brother, Warren, was killed in an air accident

Muriel Gordon and Phyllis Tiley, whose mother, Mrs Liversha, died on 19th February 1957

Mrs John Harper (Dorothy Roper), whose, son, Gerald, died in Rhodesia, and to his grand mother, Mrs Roy Harper (Edith Miller)

Mrs. E. S. A. Bell (Fanny Smith), whose hus band died on 12th September, 1956

Mrs Russell (Ida Skelton), whose mother died on 28th September, 1956, in her 92nd year

Mrs Hutchinson (Edna Woodmason) and Mrs Taylor (Winifred Woodmason), whose mother died on 4th April, 1956

Shirley and Dulcie Whittaker (Young) , whose mother died

Noelene Heard, whose brother, Barry, died

Mrs E Chesterfield (Mollie Clark) and Mrs F. Long (Eileen Clark) on the death of their

mother, Mrs Clark (Florence Phillips), who was also a former student of M.L.C. Her grand daughters, Judith and Helen Chesterfield, are Old Collegians and two other granddaughters, Gwen neth Long and Elizabeth Chesterfield, are present students

Mrs A G Coulthard (Lorna Lancaster), whose father died.

Eunice Canovan, whose father died Gladys Cain, whose father died.

Mrs A O'Connor (Mwyn Anderson), whose father died Mrs Cambier (Lilly Anlezark), whose mother died Lola Ennis, whose father died.

Ethelwyn Hotchin, whose mother died Beryl Mayfield, whose mother died Mrs McLelland (Jean Mactier), whose sister died Mrs T Merrylees (Hetty Stocks), whose brother died Helen Stocks, whose father died Kathleen, Gwen, Betty and Sue Walduck, whose mother and father died

ADDRESSES WANTE D

Mrs A H Green Jill Stutchbery

POSTSCRIPT

Yo u have enjoyed catching up with all the news about former school friends, haven't you? Did you contribute any of it? I had never bothered to do so myself until I suddenly found myself at the collecting end, but I certainly appre ciated those people who did Jot down any items of news you hear at school reunions or from your circle of school friends and send it to Mrs G Bull, Maude Street, Box Hill, or to Mrs K Horman (Hon. Sec.), Liston Street, Burwood. If the doings of your contemporaries seem to be inadequately covered them you can rectify the matter next year Incidentally it helps if names are in block capitals and if dates include the year.

A G ZAINU'DDIN

MAGAZIN E

Any items of news, whether letters from Old Collegians overseas, details of engagements, wed dings and births, or simply small items of general news, would be gladly welcomed for the maga zine

These may be forwarded to either:—

Mrs G R Bull (Editress), 37 Maude Street, Box Hill North; or Mrs K Horman (Hon Sec.), 5 Liston Street, Burwood.

It would be appreciated if members when for warding news would give dates, initials and details as fully as possible

Printed by Spectator Publishing Co Pty Ltd., 134a Little Collins Street, Melbourne,

Silver and Green HAWTHORN

SILVER AND GREEN

Silver an d Green

®lje (iHagazme of il]e (iffleihabist gabies ' (College, jpfofattjorn DECEMBER, 1957

Editor: Mary Brevitt.

Sub-Editors: Judith Ralston, Stephanie Tasker

"They can, because they believe they can."— Virgil

We, who stand beside this great milestone, marking seventy-five years of progress and deve lopment in the life of M.L.C., can look back into the past and see that this quotation could well have been applied to the great founders of our school Great determination and perseverance are necessary for setting firm foundations of such a school as M.L.C., on which the whole future framework and structure may surely rest their reliance It was this task that our founders carried out so magnificently, setting the beginnings of many traditions which have augmented and multi plied over the years, now representing the past honour and glory of the school Nothing of this glory would have been possible without the initial great faith in God and His ever-aiding strength and power, which inspired our founders to devote their lives to forming a school which provided the future women of the community with the opportunity of a Christian education To-day we are able to trace the fruits of their determination and perseverance through seventy-five years

The progress made by the outside world during this time has been almost incredible From the days of the earliest bicycle, we have reached an age where travel by fast aeroplane is considered quite a normal procedure, while indeed, the world seems also to have made vast progress, both economically and socially M.L.C., for her part, has not failed to keep pace with these rapid

Editorialadvancements, as is evident both in the increase in size and amenities There is a tendency, how ever, in viewing a period of history, to see only the admirable progress made by the world Unfor tunately, it now seems possible that although there has been other progress, the Christian enthusiasm of the community has somewhat varied since the days of the school's foundations However, because of the example of all those who have gone before us, we still have the privilege of receiving a Christian education, the benefits of which we can share with others, and also leave behind at school, as a further link with the past for future Collegians

Perhaps it is not fully wise to look too far into the future, but instead, thoroughly devote our rime to the present. As Fredtjof Nansen, the famous Arctic explorer, said, "Stick to the work you begin until the task is finished, and finished well." If this advice were adhered to it would enable service to be rendered in the present, which could, almost unwittingly, nevertheless lay further foundations for the future

With seventy-five years of inspiration behind, whatever is coming, there is but one way to meet it—to go straight forward, and to do all that has to be done for the school, all in one body

"Ever onward to the fight, Ever upward to the light, Ever true to God and right, Up , and on! "

Magazine Committee: Miss M Betts, Patricia Clarke, Joan Diprose, Mary Gay, Barbara Gilbert, Margaret Hoggart, Alison Laird, Joan Pilkington, Rhyll Clark, Pamela Cornell, Dorothy Davies, Margaret Lancaster, Gillian Lennox, Pamela Ternouth

School Diartj

October:

June:

Tuesday, 4th: Beginning of Term II

Friday, 14th: Alliance Francaise Plays at C.L.C Friday, 21st: Boarders' Birthday Night

July:

Friday, 5th: Mr Alan Gregory spoke on Indo nesia

Middle and Lower Middle School exams, began U.N Social at Wesley College Friday, 12th: Scripture Examinations. Monday, 15th: Mid-term Holiday Friday, 19th: Les Precieuses Ridicules at Wesley College

August:

Friday, 2nd: Senior Music Recital Thursday, 8th: Senior Examinations began Thursday, 29th: Senior House Music Contest School Dance at Tudor Court. Friday, 30th: End of Term II

September:

Tuesday, 17th: Beginning of Term III. "Earnest and steadfast endeavour."

Friday, 20th: School Service

Saturday, 21st: Opening of New Assembly Hall "Lovely stone and lines of beauty, Clothe a spirit grand and strong."

Sunday, 22nd: Old Collegians' Church Service at Auburn

Tuesday, 24th: Jubilee Concert in Melbourne Town Hall

Thursday, 26th: Back to School Day School Holiday Saturday, 28th: Back to School Day

Saturday, 5th: Gala Dance in Assembly Hall Tuesday, 15th: Presentation of School Play, "Family Portrait," in Assembly Hall Friday, 18th: Mannequin Parade Friday, 25th: Inter-House Debate Krome con vinced the House, but not Cato, that the film is a better medium for entertainment and expression than the stage

Saturday, 26th: Entrance and Continuation Scholarships at M.L.C.

Tuesday, 29th: Lower Middle School Swimming Sports

November:

Friday, 1st: Senior and Middle Scripture Exams. Monday, 4th: Mid-term Holiday

Friday, 8th: Middle and Lower Middle Music Recital

Monday, 11th: Remembrance Day. University College Scholarships began Tuesday, 12th: Leaving Examinations began Friday, 15th: Intermediate Examinations began Wednesday, 20th: Middle and Lower Middle Examinations began Friday, 22nd: Old Collegians' Visit for Enrol ment

School Communion Service Matriculation girls leave school Wednesday, 27th: Matriculation Exams, began December:

Friday, 6th: Parents' Day and Exhibition of Work Friday, 13th: Speech Night, Melbourne Town Hall

End of Term III "School, be with them, keep them steady, Keep them earnest, staunch, and ready."

—J.R

The Judges, Sports Day, 1957 —Joyce Mitchell, 15 yrs., form V g, Krome

Mf'ss D. M. Ball, Ladij Superintendent

It is difficult to estimate the debt which M.L.C. owes to Miss Ball, who has devoted herself to the service of the school for practically the whole of her life

Miss Ball matriculated at M.L.C in 1905, and was one of the first prefects in 1906, the year when the prefect system was established At the University Conservatorium she gained the Diploma of Music Upo n joining the resident staff at her old school in April, 1914, she taught music, and continued doing so for many years

As first assistant to the Lady Superintendent, Miss Ball proved herself invaluable through her close attention to the administration of the board ing side of M.L.C A high sense of duty, a will ingness to work strenuously, and unfailing accu racy characterised all her work In 1942 she suc ceeded Miss M K Deasey as Lady Superintendent, and has held that position until her retirement

at the end of this Jubilee year, 1957 Miss Ball has been respected by hundreds of boarders dur ing the long years

The amount of work which Miss Ball has carried out has been truly amazing N o one in the school has had a more onerous task or a greater number of duties Even outside school hours she has had to cope with many inquiries from those who evidently expected the school to be fully functioning day and night. The care of 150 boarders has been a most arduous responsi bility, but she has brought to this constant task the benefit of her long experience and her desire to inculcate the best standards of behaviour and citizenship.

Miss Ball has literally lived for M.L.C The school deeply honours her and gratefully recog nises a life rich in unselfish and unceasing service "For God and home."

Persona) Page

Lynn Tabart, Un'ted Nations Representative.

Marilyn Lechte, Joint School Librarian.

Betty Davies, Captain of Tennis

Margaret Swann, V.e

Meredith Day, School Pianist.

Kay Holt, Joint School Librarian

Jean Watters, Captain of Hockey

School Activities

Devotional

Jesus Christ: "Centre and soul of every sphere, Yet to each loving heart how near."

Those of us who are leaving school this year will always be grateful for the spiritual help that we have received from "Devotional." W e feel that if other girls only knew what it really means to us, many more would gladly attend

During Dr Wood's absence, Miss Horsman, Miss Kerr, and Miss Wilkinson capably led our quarter-hour devotions and gave us many helpful thoughts.

Since Dr. Wood' s return from the Missionary Cruise to the Islands, he has spoken about the missions that he visited He has also mentioned the medical and educational work that some of the forty Old Collegians have done in mission fields, in Australia and overseas W e hope that many more M.L.C girls will hear God's call to that special sphere of service

Recently Dr Woo d has spoken about prayer, and the unity with God in prayer which brings an inner oasis of peace in a troubled life, and he has appealed to us as Christians to show prac tical Christianity by helping people round about us One morning Dr Woo d also spoke about "Th e Third Eye," a thought-provoking book written by a Tibetan lama.

The morning following the School Play, "Family Portrait," Dr. Woo d turned our thoughts to the misunderstanding Jesus had to suffer from His own family, and suggested that although some girls may be misunderstood at home, we should be careful that we do not pity ourselves in think ing that our family does not understand us Dr Woo d further said that often people who love a.nd care for us most of all are those who do not need to tell us that they love us—they show it

Throughout the busy year Dr Woo d has made time to lead our Devotionals, and for this we say a simple and yet sincere, "Thank you."

-—Joan Horsfall.

S.C.M. Notes

As this, our seventy-fifth anniversary year, draws to an end, we are proud of our inheritance of fine traditions at M.L.C. W e are continually thankful for the Student Christian Movement within our school, and all that it means to each one of us Members of S.C.M have had a very helpful year, and we are thrilled to notice the growing interest by girls in S.C.M and pray that this will continue through the years to come

Study Circles have proved a wonderful help to both staff arid girls Matriculation, Leaving, and Diploma girls have received invaluable prac tical knowledge from our study book, "Render Unto Caesar."

Our fortnightly Study Circles have coincided with Intermediate S.C.M., which meets as a group owing to insufficient staff leaders During second term three senior members of S.C.M., including the Senior Prefect and myself, visited their group Mr Seymour was speaking to them on "Does God Answer Prayer?"—one of a series of questions asked of Mr. Seymour by the girls. After the second term examinations, seven prefects led Intermediate Study Circles W e discussed with them, "What Are W e Here For? " with the aid of "Life's Problems," by J. C. Jamieson. These Study Circles were very successful, and we hope that, as a result, future prefects will be able to help Intermediate girls in this way

During the May holidays camps were held at Mt Evelyn National Fitness Camp, Wesley Fores try Camp, Healesville, and "Th e Cascades," Healesville, where Mr Seymour was chairman W e all studied "Life's Problems," by J C Jamie son, on which we based excellent discussions At Wesley there were more duties than at the other camps, but we believe that this helped to foster the wonderful camp spirit which existed there A smaller camp of about fifty people, and because our ages and standard at school were similar, also probably tended to bring us closer together Recreation included an attempt to climb Mt St Leonard, followed by a very peaceful night

At Mt Evelyn ages were more uneven, but we hope that Intermediates were able to benefit by what Matrics had to say Those at Mt Evelyn camp had a very good hike to Silvan as one of their afternoon hikes Although "Th e Cascades" is a boarding house, the camp spirit still existed. Everyone who attended a camp agreed that the study book was really "down-to-earth."

O n Saturday, 15 th June, a combined camp reunion was held at Camberwell Methodist Church Representatives from each of the three camps presented items from each camp concert W e then joined in several games, after which was folk singing, then the final service.

During Second Term two very interesting speakers spoke to us in Open Periods, the first of whom was Mrs McKenzie, who, for 32 years, has been a missionary teacher at Aracon, whose population has considerably increased owing to the influx of aborigines from Waipur as a result of the mining of bauxite The second speaker was Rev A W Pederick He spoke to us about the work of the Church for aborigines and half caste people in Northern Territory.

O n Friday, 21st June, we held our S.C.M Badge Service After a tea and folk dancing in the gym., we went to the music hall, where Miss Lorna Mitchell showed her slides and spoke to us about her work in India at Madras Christian Women's College After the aims of the S.C.M had been read, badges were given by Miss Mitchell to a hundred and fifty-eight girls, and more have been given since to those who could not attend. W e closed the evening with a short service on the theme of "Fellowship."

On Tuesday, 25th June, we held another Self denial Day—for S.C.M work in India The result was £9/10/-

The Service for the Annual Student Christian Day of Prayer was held this year at the Indepen dent Church, Collins Street, on Sunday afternoon, 23rd June. The Rev. Frank Engel, General Sec retary of A.S.C.M., was the preacher, and the service was conducted by the Rev John Alexander, Chairman of State Council After the service we were able to meet many Old Collegians and former members of Schools' Branch at afternoon tea, which was served in the Independent Hall

O n Saturday, 20th July, the annual S.C.M One day Conference for all S.C.M'ers was held at Blackburn Presbyterian Church Activities included the Opening Service at 11 a.m., study circles, "News and Views" from the branches, recreation, folk singing, and dancing

During Open Period on Friday, 26th July, Dr Woo d showed slides of his recent missionary cruise to Tonga, Samoa, and Fiji W e were very pleased at the opportunity of seeing Dr. Wood's slides, especially as he has told us so much about his experiences in Tonga

This year A.S.C.M. was privileged to have as its 1957 missioner to Australia, Father Michael Fisher, an Anglican priest of the Society of St Francis Father Fisher, who was speaking daily at the University, spoke at the Independent Church for his only public address The M.L.C girls who attended this service, among others, were very moved by his enthusiasm and lively and sincere address.

O n the afternoon of the 15th August, we were fortunate in having the opportunity to see the excellent film, "Martin Luther"-—by invitation of Matriculation Modern History classes

During the September holidays camps were held at "Clevedon," The Basin, and at the National Fitness Camp, Anglesea Longer silence periods at Anglesea were a great improvement on previous camps, and study circles and study preparation, under the guidance of junior leaders, were very good Recreation was excellent, including the hike and barbecue at Point Roadnight on the last night Mr Seymour was chairman of the camp at Anglesea M.L.C girls also attended the camp at The Basin Both camps used "The Fire in the Heart" as their study book This book, written by the Rev. J. C. Jamieson, included practical study in the work of the Holy Spirit

The September camp reunion was held at M.L.C in our new Assembly Hall on Saturday, 12th October Amon g the schools represented were P.L.C., Ormiston, St. Leonards, M.C.E.G.G.S., Scotch, Wesley, and Essendon Grammar After folk dancing and games, we were shown Kodachromes of the camps this year and the very fine film, "Th e Mystery of Three Clocks," of the Fact and Faith series

On Monday, 7th October, a group of M.L.C girls attended an inter-school tea and service. Dr. Coates, the headmaster of Wesley College, spoke to us

During Third Term we were privileged to have as our speakers Miss Barbara Hunt and Miss A L Fransz. Miss Hunt, who is visiting Australia

under the auspices of the Methodist Youth Depart ment, told us about youth work, including the organisation and activities of the clubs in the Churches in America Miss Fransz, who holds among other offices in the Church, Assistant Sec retary of the National Council of Churches, told us about the development of the Church in her homeland, Indonesia

Finally, I would like to express my appre ciation, and that of all members of S.C.M., to the staff as our study circle leaders, and especially to our President, Miss Horsman, and to Miss Jackson, and Mr Seymour, for their leadership of the Intermediate girls, and for their enthusiasm for inter-schools work

John 17: 21: "That they all may be one; that the world may believe."

—Alison Wharington

United Nations' Association

John Addington Symonds lived in a very troubled and disturbing era Great battles were lost and won during his lifetime, and great men rose to power and fell again. W e think of the unrest in Europe, the instability in France, the wars bringing about the unification of Italy, while overseas there was mutiny in India and civil war in America N o wonder Symonds was prompted to pray that

"Nation with nation, land with land, Inarmed shall live as comrades free; In every heart and brain shall throb The pulse of one fraternity."

Since Symonds wrote these words, we have ex perienced two world wars—the first was a "war to end wars," but within twenty years it had led to another—and the atomic bomb Ten years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki we are piling up arms that could ultimately annihilate the human race. And thus, the world turns its eyes to the United Nations and anxiously watches the moves made there

In our United Nations' Club at school we have tried to learn something of other countries, to understand their problems and their ways of living

Our first speaker for Second Term was Miss Lorna Mitchell, whose topic was "Understanding India." Miss Mitchell had recently returned from India, where she had been lecturing at the Women's Christian College at Madras, and thus we were able to hear very up-to-date information

Miss Mitchell explained to us the attitude the Indians adopted towards the Suez Canal crisis and the Hungarian incident The Indian press savagely attacked Britain for her stand in Egypt, and would not believe Russia would act so ruth lessly as she did in Hungary.

Yet India is apparently trying to remain neutral While she appears to have high regard for Russia, she has a sincere appreciation of what Britain did for her, and she is turning to Britain and America for advice in industry It seems that while Nehru is in power India will remain in the Commonwealth of Nations and uphold her tradition of peace

Miss Mitchell pointed out the progress that has been made in India in recent years Under her first Five Year Plan, she aimed at giving the people more foo d to eat, and now her second Five Year Plan is under way There has been great development in industry, too, but unfortunately it has brought with it the same tragic results as did the Industrial Revolution in England Yet her trade is improving and her social welfare services are developing marvellously well

Miss Mitchell concluded her talk at a lunch time meeting, when she explained the position in Kashmir and Goa; the attitude Russia has adopted towards India; China's friendliness; and the problem of the position of women in the Indian community

Our second speaker was Mr Alan Gregory, a University student who had recently returned from a delegation to Indonesia He was invited to Indonesia as a thank-you gesture for our aid through the Colombo Plan

Mr Gregory explained to us the problems of the country • Not only are they overpopulated, b\it they are faced with housing shortages, inade quate water supplies and sanitary conditions, and a low standard of living Yet for all this the people have a high standard of culture, and of morals They want to enjoy life, and do not let money worry them to any great extent

Mr Gregory told us of the very real side of the United Nations It is not only a political body, it is achieving great things on a very human basis, and works in a practical way.

Our last speaker for this year was Mr Ian Wilson, who attended a similar delegation to China Mr Wilson gave us a very balanced and unbiased talk of a country about which we hear so very many controversial reports Mr Wilson pointed out that although their standard of living is very much lower than ours, it is being improved For example, the people are getting more food to eat The regime has given back to the people a sense of human dignity

Great achievements have been made in indus try, but they still mainly use manual labour, and are a long way behind us Although at present their industrialisation is low, their plans for the future are very ambitious

Mr Wilson mentioned also that an enormous amount of money is being spent on education, with particular concentration on technical students

In their constitution there is freedom of religion and freedom to worship for most religions. How ever, it is very hard to go out and convert people

In addition to these speakers, we have had numerous speakers at our fortnightly lunch-time meetings

W e were very privileged to have Miss Elinor Archer, M.B.E., and Senior Government Librarian in Kenya, speak to us early in Term II Her topic was East Africa, which included Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika Miss Archer gave us some very interesting information about the peoples of East Africa and their education She explained very clearly the problem of the Mau Mau terrorists, the most pathetic incident in the whole history of East Africa It was semi-religious and semi-political,

and was led by one man—an educated African who reached a high university standard in Eng land Miss Archer pointed out the real trouble lay in the fact that the Africans cannot absorb ethics behind education, and this is the general problem behind educating Africans.

At another meeting Miss Brown and Miss Bar nett gave us impressions of their home country— America. They explained the colour problem as they saw it; school life; and the part of sport in American schools Many girls were able to ask questions during the meeting

W e were very pleased to have Mrs Leith, a former member of staff, give us a brief resume of the places she had visited and the experiences she had had on her recent trip to her homeland, Scotland After seeing her people there, Mrs Leith travelled around the British Isles, and laid a wreath, on behalf of M.L.C., at Stratford-on Avon, on the commemoration of Shakespeare's birthday

Miss Mary Taylor kindly spoke to us at two lunch-hour meetings of her recent trip overseas Miss Taylor delighted us with the humorous stories and anecdotes she had to tell us, and described to us many of the places she had seen—Capetown, Las Palma, Ireland, and Paris

W e do very sincerely thank these speakers W e are looking forward to seeing Miss Forster's coloured slides of Denmark

In addition to these activities, M.L.C has been represented at the Inter-school Committee Meet ings, and at a meeting held during the September vacations to arrange and prepare for the publica tion of the second Inter-school Bulletin

M.L.C was also represented at a meeting at the Hawthorn Town Hall, when the Rev. Palmer Phillips lectured on "Can United Nations Suc ceed?" Two films were shown afterwards, "Assign ment Children" and "N o Strangers Here."

In conclusion, we wish to express our sincere thanks to Mrs Downie for her help and co-opera tion throughout the year

—Ly n Tabart

Debating Society

During Second and Third Term the lunch time meetings have been well attended, as in First Term. W e have had round-table debates, a balloon debate, and Leaving inter-form debates Many of the speakers from Leaving Forms have shown great promise, and although the final one will not be held until after the exams., it is certain to provide a very fine conclusion to our year's activities

The Second Term Inter-house Debate was held between Berry (negative) and Cato (affirmative) —the latter being the victors The subject was, "That the Effects of the Industrial Revolution on Mankind are More Beneficial than Detrimental."

During the Last Term Krome ably proved to the school that the film is a better medium of enter tainment and expression than the legitimate stage Our congratulations go to Krome on a fine debate and to all those speakers who have helped to make the debates throughout the year most successful

Owing to the large number of festivities, we have been unable to have many inter-school debates, but we managed to have one with Mel bourne Boys' High School during the Second Term

As well as the Leaving jdebates, a number of Intermediate inter-form debates were introduced into this last term. Already these have proved highly successful, and it is pleasing to observe the interest that has been shown regarding them W e hope that these will be continued next year, and that they will play their part in making the Debating Society even larger and yet more active

In closing our seventy-fifth year, we would like to thank Dr Woo d for his adjudications in the House debates and express our sincere apprecia tion of the work and unfailing interest which our presidents, Miss Sutton and Miss Hotchin, have shown, and we wish future debaters every success

—Helen Biss

Social Service Notes

"Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."—Acts 20: 35

It is our privilege, in the social activities of the school, to carry out Christ's injunction to His followers, by aiding those less fortunate than our selves During this year we have given assistance, in various forms, to many charitable organisations

The weekly donations of £289/18/ 6 for Term I and £292/7/ 1 for Term II have been divided between certain institutions and missions The sums have been increased by the special efforts of many forms, and we thank all girls who have assisted in this way

Other activities this year have been the Self denial Day for Red Cross, and the collection of milk bottle tops and stamps by Pass VIA During Term II badges were sold for the Florence Night ingale Appeal, and in Term III poppies for Remembrance Day

The Egg Day Appeal was particularly success ful, with a total of 2880 eggs and £29/3/6 , these being then sent to Epworth Hospital Our thanks are extended to Miss Ball and members of the resident staff for handling this matter on our behalf

Many forms have knitted rugs throughout the year, and these have been distributed to persons in need Other forms have despatched clothes to the aborigines, and to the Brotherhood of St Lawrence

Not only have girls assisted in the afore mentioned ways, but some have given up their time to help at vacation schools connected with the Methodist Missions and to go each week to work at the Collingwood Methodist Mission Dur ing the Christmas vacation, others of our girls will act as leaders at camps and day picnics run by the Brotherhood of St Lawrence

Through the untiring efforts of Miss Cerutty, Mrs Clayton and all Social Service captains, this year has proved successful T o them we extend our thanks, and to you all for your co-operation

It is our sincere prayer that every girl will carry this tradition of service with her when she eventually leaves school to take her place as an adult member of the community

—Ruth Arnold.

Film Appreciation Notes

With the preparations and celebrations for our Jubilee, all that was anticipated has not been fulfilled Unfortunately, it was not possible to show as many films as previously, but those of the famous directors, Norman McLaren, John Heyer, Paul Rotha, S M Eisenstein, and Charles Chaplin were very interesting

"Th e Spanish Earth," directed by Joris Ivens, portrayed the Spanish Civil War, including news reel shots and acted scenes The commentary was by the American novelist, Ernest Hemingway "Battleship Potemkin" was one of the earlier Rus sian films which showed marvellous acting "Th e Mystery of Three Clocks" was a most impressive religious film issued by the Moody Institute of Science, appealing to the intellect and reason

With the favourable weather, we have been able to do some filming around the school, and also we are completing the films "The Mystery of Bradford Avenue" and "Th e Olympic Games." W e have been shown how to use the 16 m.m Paillex Bollard and given useful hints, which proved very enjoyable Some of us even became film actresses!

The school is most forturjate in having a very modern projection room in the New Assembly Hall, with a De Brie 16 m.m arc projector, so that films will be successfully shown from that great distance

W e are very grateful to Mr Seymour for all the time and thought he has put into the course this year, making it very interesting and enjoy able. It is hoped that the course will be con tinued next year, and will be, I am sure, a source of great enjoyment and help to many girls

—Am y Ling

Films Shown This Term

Romance of Brown Coal; Brown Coal to Bri quettes; The Magic of Electricity; Brown Coal to Kilowatts; Movies Are Adventure; A Place in the Sun; Monsieur Hulot's Holiday; Martin Luther; Bush Christmas; The Secret Tunnel; The Blowfly; This Is China; Tea from Nyasaland; Woo d Ants; Life Cycle of the Pin Mould; The Electron; Inside the Atom; Solar Family; Photo graphy in Naval Science; Light; Elements of Elec trical Circuits; Photosynthesis; Flowers at Work; Beach and Sea Animals; Kameradschaft; Corral; New Frontiers of Space; Growth of Flowers; Nitrogen Cycle; Development of the Chick; Powered Flight; Green Buds of Hope; Meaning of the Industrial Revolution; The Moon; The Shoemaker and the Hatter; Spanish Earth; Simple Machines: Levers; Sulphur and its Compounds; Science in Bloom; This Is the A.B.C.; The Sound Man; Story of Time; Tasmanian Tapestry; Sim ple Machines: Pulleys; Fra Diavolo; Electrochem istry; Development of the Chick; Eskimo Arts and Crafts.

French Club Notes

This year the French Club has taken part in a few varied activities The first of these was on 14th June It was in the form of several short plays produced by different schools, and held in the Assembly Hall of the Catholic Ladies Col lege The item produced by our girls was a play called "Son Premier Bal," and Helen Biss, Janice Ford, Lynette Helmer and Noelle Tandy were in the cast The plays had been preceded by a film which was most enjoyable.

Then on 19th July the Alliance Francaise of Victoria put on the play "Les Precieuses Ridi cules," which is one of the books set for Matricu lation this year Also Madame Cockerton read the poems that have been set for this year

This year, as is customary, many girls entered for the Alliance Francaise poetry competition, and we congratulate the girls who brought honour to our school by being successful in this.

We, of the French Club, would like to express our deepest sympathy to Mademoiselle Bracquart, who lost her mother during the term

In conclusion, the French Club would like to offer sincere thanks to Mrs Day and Mademoi selle Bracquart for the kind help and guidance they have given us, in and out of school time

—Helen

Brown

Results of Alliance Francaise Competition

Poetry:

Grade I: Honourable Mention: Sally Barr, Patricia Clark, Cheryl Johnson, Amy Ling, Joy Muller

Grade II: Vivienne Wajsbrem (1st prize). Hon ourable Mention: Pamela Ternouth, Margaret Lancaster, Elsbeth Jaissle, Denise Jones

Grade III: Honourable Mention: Carol Bur ford, Jill Dibbs, Pamela Giltinan, Glenys Jolly, Penelope Tillbrook

Grade IV : Honourable Mention: Kay Fisher, Katherine Jackson, Julia Wilkinson

German Club

This year we were not able to attend as many functions as we should have liked to, as most of them coincided with examination times and the Jubilee celebrations However, we were able to secure good results this year in the Goethe Poetry competition, which were as follows:—

Sub-Intermediate: First Prize: Enid Somerfeld; Honourable Mention: Diana Winston

Intermediate: Honourable Mention: Sylvia Hearst

Leaving: First Prize: Vivienne Wajsbrem Hon ourable Mention: Jillian Holm, Elsbeth Jaissle

Matriculation: Honourable Mention: Helen Graydon, Gwynneth Mathias

One Sunday morning, the Matriculation Ger man class attended with Mrs Clahr the morning service at the Lutheran Church, as the Festgottes

dienst (the Reformation Festival Service) took place on that day W e are very proud that we were really able to follow most of the service, which was conducted entirely in German, and also the address given by the minister, Herr Steinin ger, on the importance of that day

W e should like to take this opportunity in expressing our sincere thanks to Mrs Clahr for all the help and interest she has given us in the past

—Gwynneth Mathias

Latin Club

Because of the numerous important engagements of this Jubilee year, the Latin Club has had only one meeting, but it was well attended. Mary Brevitt gave a most interesting talk about the ancient religions of the Roman people and the numerous deities that they venerated

A few girls were able to attend the Schools' Classical Evening, held at the Melbourne Univer sity. A short address was given in Latin, which was good practice for translation in class, al though a little too rapid for complete comprehen sion.

A film was shown on the colourful history of ancient Egypt, with some wonderful pictures of preserved pottery, tracing the path of kings from the Fourth Dynasty

Photo John Shingler

Margaret Lansbury,

Senior Prefect,

Captain of Baseball,

Captain of Basket-ball

There was also a very interesting address on a Medieval Schoolboy's Latin Primer The usual singing of songs in Latin, some of them new to us in their Latin version, roused enthusiasm, as always

Finally, we would like to take this opportunity of thanking Miss Betts for all her efforts on our behalf throughout the year, and expressing the hope that the Latin Club may continue to function successfully in future years

—Pamela

Library Notes

Ternouth

Since the last issue of this magazine fifty-seven reference and thirty-five fiction books have been added to the Walton Library These include the "Forsyte Saga," by John Galsworthy, which was presented by Mrs Chambers and members of the Nurses' Memorial Appeal Committee to record their appreciation of "those members of staff who so willingly contributed so much in cheerful ser vice." W e thank Mrs. Chambers and her committee and also all other donors who have given both reference and fiction books

In the last few months thought has been given to the development of the pamphlet section Many interesting booklets, some of great value to girls taking geography and economics, have been added.

W e are very pleased to report that all our own School magazines from 1920 to 1954 have been bound in beautiful green leather, with the school star in silver on the front of each volume

Again we would like to thank Mrs Day for her leadership and guidance. Our sincere apprecia

tion goes also to all members of the library com mittee who have supported us so loyally, especial ly during Mrs Day's illness

—M.L., K.H

The Matriculation Dance

This year, Thursday, 29th August, proved a busy day for Senior girls, for not only was it the day of the Senior Choral Contests, but also the day of the Matric Dance

Before the dance, which was held at Tudor Court, Caulfield, several dinners were held, which provided the friendly atmosphere that prevailed throughout the evening Tudor Court was gaily decorated with flowers in all the rooms, and bal loons in the dance hall On the balloons were printed the school star and "75th Jubilee, 1957."

At the beginning of the evening we were very pleased to welcome senior members of staff, Miss Kellaway, Miss Betts and Miss Hopkins, and also senior students from other schools who came to join in the fun of the dance.

The Tudor Court band provided good music for the dancing, and a very enjoyable supper was served during the evening This very successful dance ended at half-past eleven, when the band played the National Anthem

W e should like to thank Ruth Bilney and Judy Weetman, the ticket secretaries, who arranged for the hire of the hall, the decorations, and all the other little things that helped to make the evening a great success.

—H.B

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. LIBRAR Y AN D MAGAZIN E COMMITTEES

House

"March on, march on, we're Berry and the best, March on, march on, with all our strength and zest, So we shout to all the world whenever there's a test, That always Berry's the best house."

Although Berry has not really shone this year, "defeated, we still remain merry." W e have had lots of fun, and all girls have worked wonderfully together, realising that the essential thing is not to conquer, but to fight well

Alas, we did not do very well in our Second Term sporting activities Our hockey girls tried hard to get the ball past the opposing teams' goal keepers, but, unfortunately, that little white ball just could not get into the net enough times Thus we congratulate Krome on their hockey victory

Our tennis girls did not fare so well either, but our little Lower Middle showed up the Seniors and Middles by winning all their matches. Well done, Lower Middles, and congratulations to the Hoads and Rosewalls of Cato

Fortunately, we did a little better in the basket ball Our basket-ball players had some tough matches, but Krome succeeded in coming first alto gether, with Berry and Fitchett tying for second place W e congratulate Pat Edwards and Margaret Stevens for being awarded their school basket-ball colours.

At the beginning of Second Term we had a successful House Party for the Lower Middle, where everybody enjoyed fun and games and the delicious food as well

Towards the end of the same term, the Inter house Debate was held between Cato and Berry After reading many books and sorting out facts, Mary Brevitt (leader), Helen Biss and Joan Hors fall tried to convince Cato "that the effects of the Industrial Revolution on mankind are more detri mental than beneficial," but we congratulate Cato on convincing us otherwise W e would like to take this opportunity of thanking all those who supported us, especially Miss Sutton, who spent much of her time in helping us with our material

Undoubtedly all Senior School Berry girls' faces light up with glee when we think of 29th August, 1957, for on that memorable day Berry won the Senior School Choral Contest. W e were thrilled with the way in which all girls worked together and sang like nightingales, and we especially thank and congratulate our able leaders, Anne Ballan tyne (conductress), Amy Ling (pianist), Mary Brevitt (vice-conductress), and Joy Carter (vice pianist) W e all admired, too, the lovely three part arrangement that Mary Bickart composed for the middle verse of the hymn, and which was sung by a small group of our best singers All girls enjoyed singing, too, our rousing House song

NotesBerrywritten by Mary Brevitt. Our House mistresses also helped us by coming to our lunch-time prac tices, and we warmly thank them for taking such an interest in us not only then, but in all our activities

As far as last term's Conduct is concerned, we can say that "Berry's the best house," for we gained a hundred per cent Keep up the good behaviour, Berry girls, now and always

Our Lower Middle came second to Cato in their swimming sports, and we look forward to having our good little swimmers in Middle and Senior School

W e were very glad to see so many girls do their resuscitation exams this term, for now we will have many points towards the Life-saving Cup

This term many girls came to cricket practices, but although the girls chosen for the final eleven tried hard and did their best for Berry, we con gratulate the Cato cricketers

Thus, although we have not done brilliantly this year, we can feel very proud in that all matters concerning the whole house and not just indivi viduals, we have come first, namely, the Proficiency Cup, Conduct, and the Choral Contest There fore, Berry, whether winning or losing in the future, keep the House spirit burning warmly and brightly

House Assemblies have been times when we have all come together in prayer and fellowship, and during these, too, we have enthusiastically sung our House song and fostered House spirit During House Assemblies we have been pleased to congratulate and give House colours to Rose mary Lambert and redates to Mary Brevitt, Am y Ling and Margaret Stevens

All of us sincerely thank our Sports Captain, Judy Weetman, for all the unstinting time and effort that she has put into her responsibilities Also thank our Middle School Captains, Lynne Jackson and Joan Boiwell, and our Lower Middle School Captain, Barbara Caffin and Elwyn Keown, for their support and co-operation at all times, and we certainly do not forget the way in which our Prefects and Associate Prefects have fostered House spirit Last, but by no means least, we say a big "Thank you" to Miss Cerrutty and all our House Mistresses, who have encouraged and cheered us on our way, showing unfailing interest in all our activities throughout the year

Those of us who are leaving wish you all the Berry best for future years, and wherever we go and whatever we do, we will be cheering you on, and hoping that you will be as proud of the purple colours as we have been, and keeping "Ever onward to the fight, Ever upward to the light, Ever true to God and right. U p and on! "

—Joan Horsfall.

Fitchett

This Jubilee year has been a very busy one in all aspects of school life, but the House efforts have not been neglected

The results of our Second Term sporting activi ties were rather varied, but we thank those who participated in all sections Congratulations to Krome on winning both basket-ball and hockey, and hearty thanks to our own tennis team, which did so splendidly

The results of the Senior Choral Contests were very exciting Berry proved to be just half a mark too good for us Thanks very much to Ruth Millikan, our capable pianist, and to all of you who joined in so enthusiastically. One of the set items this year was our new House song Ours was written by Jennifer Murphy to the tune "Hearts of Oak." The words are excellent, and the song goes with a fine swing. All Cato girls should make an effort to learn these words and live up to them Unfortunately, because of extra activities connected with the Jubilee Concert, the Original and Special items were cut out, as were also the Middle Choral Contests

Our debating team—Stephanie Tasker (leader), Gillian Lennox and Margaret Hagger successfully opposed Berry last term, convincing them that "Th e Effect of the Industrial Revolution was more Beneficial than Detrimental," but just failed to convince Krome that "The Film is not a Better Medium of Expression and Entertainment than the Stage." Our congratulations go to Krome for excellent debating

W e were thrilled with the results of the Lower Middle Swimming Sports, and thank all those who took part. Although the number of girls doing Life Saving was not as large as we had hoped, the result was quite promising Our hearty thanks go to Noelle Tandy for all her work in this direc tion.

The results of the cricket are not certain as yet, but so far we have lost only one match— doing excellently in the others

In House Assembly, at the end of last term, colours were awarded to Pat Muirden and Joyce Morris, and Margaret Swann was awarded a re date. At the beginning of this term, although the cricket matches had not been played, provisional awards were made to Janet Field, Janice Orton and Diane Lloyd

W e are very proud of the girls who have been awarded School colours this year Margaret Swann has both baseball and basket-ball; Sandra Nelson, baseball, and Pat Muirden, Joyce Morris and Janet Field, tennis

Edith deserves hearty thanks for all the work she has done as our Sports Captain W e also thank Anne and Esther for their work in the Middle School, and Helen and Kaye for theirs in the Lower Middle

Once again we thank Miss Horsman and all the members of staff for their unfailing help through out the year, and the great encouragement they have given us

T o all who have supported the House so loyally during the year, we extend our warmest thanks, and wish Cato the best of luck for the future —Rhonda Harris

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CatoW e may look back with loving pride, as this wonderful Jubilee year draws to a close, at the first seventy-five years of our school Fitchett girls have the special privilege of belonging to a House which is named after the great founder of M.L.C., and we must all live up to that honour by practising in our lives all the good that Dr Fitchett showed in his

The Senior House Choral Contest was very exciting this year, and, while congratulating Berry and Cato, we feel justly proud of our singers, our pianist, Janice Warren, and our gifted conductress, Meredith Day

W e still have the cricket to finish, and the swim ming sports ahead of us, and I feel sure that, if we cannot show genius, we will always show good sportsmanship, which is much more important

Margery Rae has been a loyal and able life saving representative, and we all thank her heartily. W e thank also all girls who supported her and their House

Our Sports Captain, Jan Warren, has shown a keen interest in her many duties, and carried them out willingly and well I sincerely thank Jan on behalf of all Fitchett girls

W e congratulate Ruth Arnold and all other Fitchett girls who took part in the school play, those who have worked for "Silver and Green" or shown interest and enthusiasm for other House and School activities W e were very pleased to have our Middle Captains read the lessons in our House Assemblies this term.

I would like to thank all our House Mistresses, who have shown such appreciated loyalty to Fitchett, and especially Miss Betts, whose untiring devotion and helpful advice is beyond praise

My sincere hope is that now and in the future years Fitchett will ever be one big happy family whose hope and trust is in God

"Lord, give the zeal and give the might, For Thee to toil, for Thee to fight."

May God bless you all —Sally Barr.

Krome

"Th e chain is as strong as the weakest link."

Many girls have borne our House motto in mind in both House and School activities, and we would like to congratulate Barbara Jones, Marnie Haig Muir, Faye Parry, Carolyn Robertson, Lyn Tabart and Faye Williams on receiving their House colours, and also Pat Robertson, Lyn McConnell, Barbara Gilbert and Pauline Learner for being awarded School colours

The results of our contests this year have been varied, but on the whole most successful, being thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated. W e thank Miss Jackson, Mrs McLeish, all House Mis tresses, Prefects, the Middle and Lower Middle Captains and Form Representatives, who have given us very willing support in our activities. The

h Shepherd, bless our badge of gold, An d keep us safe within Thy fold."

House extends to Miss Hotchin and Miss Bazeley best wishes for their trip abroad next year, and thank them for the support they have given the House, particularly with regard to debating and musical activities

Owing to the hard work and leadership of Pat and the loyal support of the teams, Krome was very succesful in basket-ball and hockey, and was second in tennis Congratulations, Cato! The cricket was most exciting, and it was disappointing more girls did not come to support the team, even for a few minutes after school. W e also con gratulate Cato on winning the cricket

The Lower Middle School girls swam well in their sports to come a very close third to Berry and Cato A deafening noise came from the swim ming pool as we shouted encouragement to the enthusiastic Lower Middles The Senior Sports will be held after this report goes to print

Pat Vorrath, our life-saving representative, has worked very hard coaching girls for the resuscita tion and life-saving examinations, with a great measure of success

Because of the extra commitments of the Jubilee year, the special item and extra item of the Senior Choral Contests had to be omitted W e were very pleased that Dr Floyd was able to adjudicate again this year The House, under the leadership of Lyn Helmer and Pam Giltinan, worked very hard for the contests Pam composed the descant for Charles Wesley's hymn, "Glory be to God on high," and the House song was intro duced to the contests for the first time. Congratu lations, Berry and Cato, on your fine performances Unfortunately, the Middle contests had to be cancelled

Krome's debating team, under Lyn Tabart, con vinced Cato in a most absorbing debate, "That the film is a better medium of expression and entertain ment than the legitimate stage."

Also, as a result of the extra commitments, Krome's hike had to be cancelled, but we hope Krome-ites can look forward to one next year

Once again conduct has proved to be Krome's downfall As every girl should realise, this is of prime importance, and must be improved.

T o all who have supported the House so loyally during the year we extend our thanks, and those who are leaving school wish Krome all the best for the future

Krome, Krome, give up never. Krome, keep it up for ever

—Ruth Bilney

Boarders' Notes

4th June: The beginning of Second Term brought us to Birthday Night practices, which con tinued unabated until the great night.

18th June: Our seventy-fifth Birthday! It was brought forward to the Tuesday because Dr Woo d was to leave on a tour of the Pacific Islands on the Wednesday

19th July: Mr. Seymour once again showed a film for us in Fitchett Hall It was " A Song to

Remember." Since then much more of Chopin's music has been heard around the school

2nd August: Many boarders took part in a very fine Music Recital—the last in Fitchett Hall

4th August: About 42 senior girls attended the Chapel Service at Wesley College, and were enter tained afterwards at supper

29th August: Many of the Senior girls went to a most enjoyable School Dance at Tudor Court.

24th September: The highlight of our Jubilee celebrations Almost all of the boarders went Four of them did us great credit in performing in the chamber music items

26th September: As the opening of the Assembly Hall was on the Saturday, we missed our oppor tunity to go to the Show, but we were very pleased when Dr Woo d announced that we could have the official Show Day as a holiday. Almost 100 girls went, and although the day was not very fine, all had a happy time

7th October: The boarders again gave money for Egg Day

27th October: Twenty-eight boarders were received into church membership at Auburn Meth odist Church It WES a very inspiring service, which meant much to all those who took part

On some Saturdays last Term hockey and basket ball matches were organised between the wings These proved to be very popular

W e are very proud of Joyce Morris, who was awarded her School tennis colours in Second Term

As Miss Jordan left us at mid-term Second Term, Mrs Leith, who has recently returned from England, kindly offered to take her place until the end of the term Since then Miss Hotchin has left, and we are very grateful to Mrs Evans for returning for this last Term

Miss Ball is leaving us after many years of devoted service to the School, and particularly the boarding house W e would like to thank her for all the hard work she has done for us T o Dr Woo d and all the members of the Resident Staff we extend our warmest thanks, and we hope that next year will be a most successful one

—Rhonda Harris

Boarders' Birthday Night

After taking great pains with their appearances, the boarders arrived down to tea arrayed in their most gorgeous garb, where they became heartily engrossed in demolishing the usual sumptuous tea. This year the Prefects were honoured by the presence of D'Arcy (who, incidentally, did not consume the same quantity of food as they) On the completion of the meal, Rhonda, on behalf of us all, presented Miss Ball with a beautiful China dressing table set, with sincere and appropriate thanks for her untiring and perpetual efforts for us. The cake was then cut by the youngest boarder, under the direction of Rhonda, and dis tributed among the appreciative boarders, who showed their sentiments by a lusty rendering of "For It's a Jolly Good Cake!" The telegrams from well-wishers, containing many reminiscent refer ences, were read by Dr Wood , after which

"Happy Birthday to Us" was sung, and "Wh y Were W e Born So Beautiful?" was begun by a few self-critics

Feeling greatly satisfied and with belts surrep titiously loosened, we made our exit Some donned costumes, then we collected our guests, in tem porarily fine weather (incredibly enough), who, having deposited their belongings, were ushered to Fitchett Hall, where the concert was commenced amid an undercurrent of excitement and panic by the West Wing Juniors They very creditably presented "The Boy Mozart," a cantata containing many pretty songs, all of which were very well performed Apart from some anxiety caused by naked candle flames, the item was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience, many of whom were amazed by the Junior talent. The Seniors of West Wing were next on the agenda with three short sketches, "As Others See Us," to which the audi ence responded well

East Wing delighted everybody with the origin ality and colour of their one-act play, "The Stolen Prince." The Oriental humour was really amus ing, and a happy ending concluded an extremely successful and picturesque presentation, which was not at all detracted from by the narrator's husky voice The boarders' Prefects sang "The Mos quitoes" and "Ol d Mother Hubbard," an item made more ludicrous than was originally intended by some mistakes with the lighting

The Upper Tower contribution "Oklahoma" was very effectively and artistically composed of ex

tracts from the film, making a colourful and musical act, greatly appreciated by the audience

Upper Tower were succeeded by the second East Wing group, who enacted a lively play, "Rough Justice," which describes the adverse effect of red stockings on a dog, and in which the villain is satisfactorily worsted

Lower Tower achieved their usual high standard with "Th e Puppet Show," an extremely charming operetta, whose costumes and songs created a delightful conclusion to an extremely successful Birthday Night Concert

However, the end was not yet, and belts were destined to be strained still further, as everyone congregated in the Dining Hall once more, but looking slightly less glamorous With great gusto we all fell upon what appeared to be endless sup plies of ice cream, cakes, drinks and sandwiches, which soon lost their interminable aspect before the determined onslaught of the partakers Noise ceased abruptly as Margaret Lansbury, elevated upon a chair, expressed the gratitude of the guests for their entertainment and reception, to which Rhonda adequately replied, pointing out the rather nostalgic fact of it being the last Birthday Night in Fitchett Hall Appetites at last satiated, the guests were farewelled, all sharing our sentiments of satisfaction at the highly enjoyable evening, well worthy of a seventy-fifth anniversary event. I would like to acknowledge the voluntary and invaluable aid given by the members of the Board ing Staff to the respective wings —Ann e Ballantyne.

"Music, when soft voices die, Vibrates in the memory."

—Shelley.

This Jubilee year has been a very busy one for all members of the Music School. The main func tion was the Jubilee Concert, which was held in the Town Hall on 24th September The pro gramme is to be rebroadcast over 3LO at 1.30 p.m on 17th December, and 23rd December, at 6 p.m. W e are very grateful to Mr Lance Hardy, who once again played the organ for us, and also to Mr Gordon Craig, for playing the tympani Per manent recordings have been made of the concert, and should be completed by Speech Night A photograph of the choir was taken to be on the outside cover

While we are on the subject of recordings, we must remind girls of " A Festival of Christmas," which was made in 1954 This record is still on sale, and would be very suitable for a Christmas gift

On 14th July the Madrigal Singers provided the programme for "Youn g Australia" on 3LO This year they were asked to prepare a programme for the Canadian Broadcasting Commission, and

as this was to be recorded on the same night as the choir, the recording company agreed to take them off too. This recording should also be ready by Speech Night

O n 26th July the Madrigal Singers and a trio for flute, oboe and piano submitted items to the V.S.M.A Chamber Music Evening in Adamson Hall, Wesley College

The V.S.M.A Orchestral Festival was held here in our Music Hall, and was a most enjoyable function

The competition for the Annual Music Recital on 2nd August was very keen this year, so that the programme chosen was excellent Many girls tried for the Middle School Recital, and there was much promising work, which augurs well for the future

The Senior House Music Contests were held on 29th August. After much suspense, Dr. Floyd announced Berry to be the winning House This year, owing to all the extra work connected with the Jubilee Concert, the original and special items were omitted. A new feature was the singing of House songs This proved to be very successful, and will be continued each year

At the opening of the Assembly Hall on 21st September the Orchestra used the pit for the firat time They played as the people entered the hall, and accompanied the hymn, "No w thank we all our God." As a demonstration of the recording system of the hall, a madrigal item was played as part of the afternoon's programme.

In the Old Collegians' Church Service the fol lowing day a representative group of Old Col legians combined with a section of the School Choir to sing the anthem, "For He shall Give His Angels," from Mendelssohn's "Elijah."

On the 3rd and 4th of October, the Middle School produced the opera "Hansel and Gretel," by Humperdinck It was a credit to Miss Bazeley and all who worked so hard for it It was our first opportunity to display to the outside public the lighting effects of our wonderful New Assembly Hall As the Middle School girls had to spend so much time on this, their choral contests were cancelled

Preparations for the School Song Book are in full swing There is quite an appreciable amount of money in hand, but more is still needed

W e were most distressed to hear of the very serious illness of Miss Winifred Mitchell earlier this Term. Miss Mitchell has been on the staff for many years, teaching a very heavy programme of Theory and Harmony, as well as many Piano students Her results are always outstanding, which is another evidence of the devoted work she has done T o all who have helped in taking over her work we offer our sincerest thanks, especially Miss Maley, Mrs Price and Miss Reynolds

W e are very sorry to say good-bye to Miss Joan Bazeley, who is returning to England; Miss Elaine Cavanagh and Miss Margaret Reynolds Miss Bazeley has done excellent work with the Orches

tra and Middle School Choir, and Miss Cavanagh has produced a fine little choir from the Middle and Lower Middle School W e had evidence of this at the Jubilee Concert W e should also men tion Miss Ball, who taught music for a number of years W e wish her well in her retirement, and congratulate Miss Cowper on her appointment

Before we finally close we should like to recog nise the hard work which Meredith Day, our School Pianist, has done With all the Jubilee work, although she was not the official accom panist, she had to learn all the work for practices, and she did so very capably

W e are hoping next year to Start small classes in the Junior School for Violin and Cello Stu dents will be able to hire an instrument for a small charge, and fees will be kept to a minimum.

W e would like to record our grateful thanks to Mr Dorian Le Gallienne for his splendid setting of St. Patrick's words, " I bind unto myself." Now that we have studied this work, we are proud to own it as our School Anthem

Celebrity Concerts and other A.B.C activities have been well attended this year Some of our girls will be attending Music Camp in Adelaide during the next vacation

The Music School is extremely grateful to Miss Flockart for her wonderful work all through this year, and we thank her for the tremendous part she has played in making this Jubilee Year such a success. —Rhonda Harris.

Music Examination Results, 1957 Piano.

Grade VII.—Honours: Joy Carter, Ruth Milli kan, Pamela Gale, Delwyn Gunnell, Marion Pink erton Credit: Rhyll Clark, Diane Lloyd Pass: Helen Brown.

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

MADRIGA L SINGERS

Grade VI.—Honours: Pauline Benjamin, Susan Webber, Noala Yen, Pauline Tully, Rosslyn Wort ley Credit: Judith Knell, Helen Bandt, Sandra Hore, Clare Johnson, Barbara Brooker, Joy McGeehan, Wendy Veitch, Carol Brewer Pass: Marilyn Conroy

Grade V.—Honours: Janis Burns, Claire Sea mons, Janice Martin, Jocelyn Moon, Diana Quick Credit: Julie Marcroft, Elizabeth Druitt, Annette Meller, Judith Elsbury, Janet Field, Glenys Lord, Susanne Rankin, Elaine Lade Pass: Doreen Dip rose, Heather Stainsby, Margaret Johnston, Diana Schultze, Judith Cockrem, Helen Yeo

Grade IV.—Honours: Heather Harrison Credit: Judith Whyte, Pamela Gloster, Beverly Gloster, Judith Yelland, Anne Ballantyne, Janet Morgan, Joan Bolwell, Jennifer Elliott, Zandra Gorr, Delo raine Keegel, Linda Matkovich Pass: Glenda Hartree, Airdrie Hutton, Janette Mace, Glenice Gunnell, Gail Taylor, Judith Tweddle, Judith Clark, Joy Petfield, Beris Turnley, Margaret Boh ner, Suzanne King, Dawn Jelbart, Jeanette Uhl

Grade III.—Honours: Mary Ellemor, Marlene Boyle, Anne Goble, Lulita Lamble, Alison Milne. Credit: Margaret Harry, Helen McQueen, Shirley Ashton, Lois Rockliff, Pat Ballantyne, Marlene Boyle, Marjorie Hore, Diane St John, Cecilia Focken, Mary Johnston, Carolyn Rodger, Patricia Barnsley, Barbara Hulme, Margaret Raufer, Mar got Tully, Patricia Whyte, Gail Williams, Mar garet Gillam, Elaine Higgs, Gwenda Bath, Keren Gittus, Leonie Hodges, Lesley Holt, June Jelbart. Pass: Julie Jame, Alison Miles, Susan Stevens, Gay Hill, Anne Lawson, Claire Henderson

Grade II.—Honours: Susan Jame, Helen McQueen Credit: Janice Smith, Margaret Dav enport, Jean Elder, Beverly Garlick, Ann Murray, Lesley Mitchell, Anita Pinkerton, Glenise Balaam, Heather Coleman, Barbara Duke, Pamela Walker, Marian Worner, Gwenyth Ferres, Penelope Kraber, Robyn Langford, Jeanette Kneen, Barbara Hough ton, Faye Jobling, Janice Grange, Mary McBain, Rosslyn Sheather Pass: Barbara Inglis, Janis Jellis, Elaine Atkins, Nanette Clark, Janet Curtis, Margaret Ferguson, Virginia Kirton, Jennifer Thorpe, Diana Redman.

Grade I.—Honours: Alison Bursell, Jill Cum ming, Kaye Henderson, Jennifer Barnett, Helen Brain, Rosslyn Hall, Jill Cornish, Carolyn Sharp, Judith Wells Credit: Jillian Elliott, Jennifer Hann, Leigh Barlow, Phillipa Duncan, Andrea Jones, Irene Falkenstein, Lynda Hawkes, Margaret Mathews, Glenys Brenmer, Sally Blandford, Chris tine Edmunds, Helen Fairlie, Lorna Morton, Jill Thomson, Helen Lowry, Jan Douglas, Dianne Fraser Pass: Lindly Engler, Meredith Siggins, Ruth Watts, Lynette Curtis, Janice Williams.

Preliminary.—Honours: Anne Turnbull, Anne Harbig Credit: Anne Care, Allistan Blake, Katherine Jackson, Beverly Wilkinson, Mary Wil son

Oboe

Grade V.—Honours: Julie Gleadell Grade IV.—Honours: Julie Gleadell

Clarinet

Grade VI.—Pass: Elizabeth Chambers

Flute

Grade V.—Honours: Heather Tully Pass: Meredith Miller Grade IV.—Honours: Marian Wilcock, Wyn ette Grant Credit: Valerie Gess Pass: Suzanne Dahl.

Cello

Grade IV.—Credit: Rosalie Holt. Pass: Janice Coleman Grade II.—Credit: Lorraine Edwards.

Viola.

Grade III.—Credit: Beverly Clarke.

Violin.

Grade V.—Honours: Leonie Hodges Pass: Helen Wallace

Grade II.—Honours: Diane Arnold Credit: JocelynGradMay e I.—Credit: Angela Healing. Preliminary.—Credit: Helen Jenkin

Musical Perception.

Grade V.—Honours: Julie Gleadell, Marion Pinkerton Credit: Carol Brewer, Valerie Ellis Grade IV.—Credit: Joy McGeehan Grade III.—Honours: Jillian Elliott Credit: Kamoya Clarke

Theory.

Grade VI.—Honours: Meredith Day, Pat. Muir den, Elizabeth Sampson, Mary Bickart, Rhonda Harris

Grade V.—Honours: Dianne Hofmaier, Joy Carter, Rhyll Clark, Pamela Cornell, Barbara Brooker, Grace Ing, Ruth Millikan, Pamela Gale, Delwyn Gunnell Credit: Pauline Benjamin, Claire Johnston

Grade IV.—Honours: Heather Stainsby, Janis Burns, Pauline Tully, Joan Slade, Noala Yen, Suzanne King, Susan Webber, Noela Hogg, Eliza beth Druitt, Janet Field, Judith Sandow, Dian Schultze Credit: Jocelyn Moon, Ruth Paton, Wendy Cole Pass: Janice Martin

Grade III.—Honours: Valerie Hewitt, Helen Wallace, Joan Bolwell, Claire Seamons, Judith Yelland, Sandra Hore, Judith Knell, Pat Ballan tyne, Robin Sheather, Shirley Ashton, Margaret Langstruth, Helen Bandt, Margaret Higginbotham, Rosslyn Wortley, Margaret Johnston, Judith Cock rem, Babette Isaacson, Jillian Longmuir, Joan Brown Credit: Judith Whyte, Marlene Boyle, Zandra Gorr. Pass: Lorraine Carr.

Grade II.—Honours: Elizabeth Gray, Kerin Gittus, Pat Barnsley, Joan Taylor, Julia Marcroft, Heather Harrison, Virginia Kirton, Janice Cock rem, Annette Meller Credit: Linda Matkovich, Alison McAllister, Helen Jenkin, Margaret Boh ner, Elaine Higgs, Dawn Schultze Pass: Gretel Keegel

Grade I.—Honours: Mary Ellemor, Marjorie Hore, Janet Morgan, Julia Worner, Helen Lowry, Beris Turnley, Ellwyn Balmer, Rosslyn Sheather, Barbara Turner, Diana Bell, Joy Petfield, Diana St John, Dorothy Bugg, Joan Grundy, Penelope Kraber, Helen McQueen, Cecilia Focken, Claire Henderson, Glenice Gunnell, Glenda Hartree, Meredith Miller, Maureen McLeod Credit: Helen Telfer, Janice Grange

Art of Speech

Throughout this year the Speech School has been as active as ever, and helped to celebrate the opening of the Assembly Hall when a group of girls spoke the Psalm

A novel idea this Term has been the arrange ment of a Carol Speaking Evening, the early date being due to the fact of Matriculation girls leaving school at the end of November for their examina tions

At the recent Art of Speech examinations, an interstate examiner visited the schoo for the first time to test the girls, and claimed to be most impressed by the high standard of work he found here Once again a hundred per cent, passes were achieved, and all girls who took part are to be congratulated on their fine efforts

In conclusion, we would like to thank Miss Dwyer and the Speech Staff for their continual guidance and encouragement during the year —Ja n McCormack

Results of Art of Speech Examinations, 1957.

Preliminary.—Honours: Margaret Wall, Mar garet Rowe, June Fryer Credit: Joan Brown, Caroline Adams, Julie Snare s Susan Taylor, Lynette Bourne, Judith Moran, Fairlie Winston Pass: Elwyn Fisher, Jocelyn Langdon, Denise Littlefield

First Grade.—Honours: Barbara Caffin Julia Wilkinson, Irene Falkenstein Credit: Pamela Easton, Carolyn Allen, Carol Brien Hannah Guss, Patricia Barnsley, Janet Curtis, Marlene Deague, Beverley Cullen, Kerin Gittu s Margaret Mann. Pass: Glenys Fergie, Susan Hodgson, Kathryn Humphrey, Jan Douglas

Second Grade.—Honours: Elizabeth Druitt, Pamela Falder, Jill Risstrom, Elizabeth Muntz Credit: Patricia Hyman, Terrie King, Margaret Higginbottom, Meredith Robinson

Third Grade.—Honours: Jill Price, Robyn Warren, Adrienne Holzer Credit: Pamela Cornell, Gwynneth Mathias, Sandra Smorgon, Rosemary Jame, Lorraine Buchan Pass: Angela Layh

Fourth Grade.—Theory and Practice—Honours: Margaret Lancaster

Dramatic Art Notes

This year the Senior Dramatic Group was thrilled to be given the Privilege of P resent ' n S "Family Portrait" as the School Play which was to be the climax of the seventy-fifth Jubilee cele brations This play had been done once previous ly and created such a profound impression that we knew that we had a very fine standard set before us at which to aim, and perhaps it was this thought which encouraged our perseverance at some of our less inspiring rehearsals

W e began our preparation early in Second Term with great eagerness at the thought of presenting the first School Play in the Assembly Hall There were many obvious difficulties attached to piaying in a hall with which we were entirely unfamiliar, but through the wonderful guidance of Miss Dwyer, these were mostly overcome, and we were able to put our best effort into the play

Set in the land of Jesus' birth, it dealt with the effect His teaching had on Mary, His mother and all His family In the leading roles Ruth Arnold, as Mary, and Lois Lyndon as Mary Cleophas, worked extremely hard to achieve great success in their final presentation, and indeed they were loyally supported by the whole cast It is to Miss Dwyer, however, that the final result must be attributed, and we all thank her sincerely tor her support and valuable guidance, without which the great satisfaction of presentation would not have been possible.

—Mar_ y Brevitt.

Th e Cast (in order of appearance) Mary, mother of Jesus—Ruth Arnold Daniel, son of Naomi and Simon (Acts I and II ) —Pamela Fergie Joseph—Mary Brevitt. Naomi—Vern a Davey Judah—Jillian Holm Mary Cleophas—Lois Lyndon Reba, wife to Joseph—Elizabeth Druitt Simon—Gillian Davies. James—Helen Biss Mordecai, a farmer—Judith Ralston Selima—Mary Johnston Eben, a peddler—Kay Foster. Amos—Margaret Ralton Mathias, a rich merchant—Sue Baker A Boy—Janice Orton

A Fisherman—Margaret Raufer A Disciple—Margaret Eason. Hepzibah—Gwynneth Mathias Appius Hadrian—Margaret Lansbury Anna—Aliso n Tudor Rabbi Samuel—Lynette Tabart Mendel, a marriage broker—Stephanie Tasker. A Woma n of Jerusalem—Margaret Hoggart Mary of Magdala—Rhonda Harris Nathan, a water-seller—Angela Schafer Daniel (Act III)—Noell e Tandy Esther, daughter of Reba and Joseph—Vivienne Mitchell

Leban of Damascus—Patricia Clarke. Joshua, son of Leban—Jillian Kennedy Customers in the Win e Shop—Margaret Condon, Suzanne Connor, Kay Griffiths, Margaret Hagger, Lynette Helmer, Diane Humphrey, Janet Mclvor, Margaret Plant, Bethne Tiffin. Production by Dorothy Dwyer

Jubilee Celebrations

Our New Assembly Hall

Seventy-five years have passed since the foun dation of our wonderful school. How fitting it is that in this year of jubilee celebrations our New Assembly Hall was completed, marking an impor tant change in the life of M.L.C For so long now, Fitchett Hall, with all its defects and dis comforts, has been dear to us, and it was with a certain sadness that we said good-bye to its intimacy and friendliness Yet we have shown by our assemblies in the new hall that devotion and reverence come from the heart, and will remain with us wherever we may be

On Saturday, 21st September, the official open ing of the Assembly Hall took place, and those fortunate enough to be present will understand why that date will be remembered as one of the greatest days in the history of our school

In spite of our typically Melbourne weather, with its downpours of rain, His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Sir Edmund Herring, and Lady Herring proceeded from Grove Avenue through a guard of honour, con sisting of M.L.C girls smartly dressed in school uniform, to the foyer of the new hall A plaque had been placed there commemorating the open ing of the hall by His Excellency

The hall was filled with Old Collegians, mem bers of staff, and parents, and looked extremely colourful and bright as Dr Woo d and the official party made their way to the platform The complete ceremony was amplified, so that our M.L.C girls outside could hear the service

W e began with the hymn, "No w thank we all our God," sung by the entire audience, and led by our own School Orchestra, and I am certain

that everybody present did sincerely feel grateful to God for His endless blessings This was fol lowed by an act of dedication, led by the Presi dent of the Methodist Conference of Victoria and Tasmania, the Rev. C. K. Daws. After the Lord's Prayer, five of our girls spoke Psalm 96 Dr Woo d then welcomed everybody, and requested His Excellency to declare the Assembly Hall open

The address given by His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor was most inspiring, and he impressed us all with his sincerity and his interest in our school He reminded us that our new hall is a memorial for all old M.L.C girls who served as nurses in both world wars, and he spoke of the important work done by these girls among our wounded soldiers His Excel lency reminded all those present of the importance of a religious education in schools His advice to M.L.C girls was to follow the example of their young Queen, who has given her life to serve her God and her people

After this most impressive address, Dr Woo d presented trowels to members of the Assembly Hall Appeal Committee as a token of our appre ciation for their untiring efforts. For many years now this committee, and particularly the honorary organiser, Mrs L S Chambers, has worked unceasingly to raise money for our new hall, and it is thanks to them and also to all parents, staff and M.L.C girls, both past and present, that the completion of the hall was possible No r must we forget the help and enthusiasm shown at all times by our Principal, Dr. Wood .

The hall itself, as Dr Woo d explained, can be used for drama, music recitals, ballet, opera, films and broadcasts; however, its primary use is

Assembly Hall, September, 1957.

as our Assembly Hall, and we will always respect fully think of it as such The stage is well equipped, there is a comprehensive sound system, and, including the balcony, the hall will accom modate eleven hundred persons The heating and ventilation are excellent, and there is a wide range o f adjustment in both the lighting and the acoustics. The stage furnishings, especially the green curtains, are beautiful as well as practical Dr Woo d explained the construction and equip ment of the hall to the audience, including the meaning of our two large murals representing our school motto, "For God and for home."

W e then heard a recording of some madrigal work our girls had sung the day before, part o f a speech by the Lord Mayor, and the opening of His Excellency's inspiring address This was fol

lowed, much to our amusement, by a few minutes of the grand final of the football, thus showing that the hall is ideal for all types of broadcasting and recording

After Mr R W Nevile, the chairman of the Executive Committee of the Council of M.L.C., had proposed the vote of thanks to His Excel lency and Lady Herring, we were given a fasci nating demonstration of the wonderful stage light ing and furnishings.

The ceremony ended with the National Anthem, and I am sure that we all went home prouder than ever of our school and its New Assembly Hall, and determined to work even harder "For God and for home."

—Sally Barr

Dr. Wood Escorting Sir Edmund Herring Through the Guard of Honour.

Sev/enti|-fifth Jubilee Concert

The Melbourne Town Hall was filled to capac ity on the night of Tuesday, 24th September, when past and present students, under the direc tion of Miss Flockart, presented a programme to commemorate the Seventy-fifth Jubilee of our school

Clad all in white, the four hundred members of the combined choirs were an impressive sight as they rose to open the programme with the "T e Deum Laudamus." Other works performed during the evening included excerpts from the "Elijah," "The Messiah," and the "Christmas Oratorio," and part songs and folk songs The contemporary works were well received, and for many of us the first public performance of our School Anthem, written for M.L.C by Dorian Le Gallienne, was the climax of the evening. The Junior Choir, under the baton of Miss Cavanagh, presented three delightful modern songs, and the work of these young singers amazed many who had not heard them before The Madrigal Singers maintained their usual high standard in their bracket of three numbers, which since then have been included in a programme for a record

This choral work was interspersed with indi vidual items. These consisted of pianoforte solos by Pamela Giltinan and Joy Carter, a flute solo by Helen McAfee, a violin solo by Gillian Len nox, a concerto for two violins, and an instru mental trio.

The second half of the programme was opened by the School Orchestra, assisted by members of the staff and past students, playing Rossini's "Tancredi Overture" and "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," by Handel Miss Bazeley conducted the orchestra, which was led by Elizabeth Sampson

We were fortunate in having, in addition to the school accompanists, Misses Jane Elton and Betty Scarlett, Mr Lance Hardy (organist), and Mr Gordon Craig (tympanist)

Part of the concert has been rebroadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Commission, and a recording of the Jubilee Choir will be on sale before Christmas. Many of us will be glad to have a tangible remembrance of this historic occasion

-—Rhyll Clark, Pass Vl.a, Fitchett

"Famfli| Portrait"

It was six o'clock Behind the scenes confusion reigned The make-up artists had only just com menced their gigantic task. The stage technicians were vociferously considering final arrangements of scenery Orange-legged, bushy-bearded, East ern-clothed figures darted out of compact, newly equipped dressing-rooms and along the long pas sages behind the stage And suddenly, time had flown. Against the unfamiliar surroundings of an ultra modern hall, green velvet curtains rose to reveal a scene of Eastern domesticity, and there was silence as "Family Portrait" began

It was the story of the effect of Jesus' ministry on His family, a real family, with its little quar rels between certain stubborn members, its recon ciliations, and ties And in the background was that character that we never saw, yet we felt His presence every moment He was the wayward, fanatic brother and the much sought after car penter that His brothers were so annoyed at losing He was the cause of young Judah's grief at the breaking of his betrothal. He was Mary's blameless Hero She seeks Him in the wine-tavern, she blissfully prepares for His home coming, she follows Him to Jerusalem and His crucifixion Her love and devotion are "like a golden thread running through the narrative," that lifts it from an intimate portrait of family life to something greater

The characters are vivid: the proud, self righteous James, yet with sufficient grace to help his brother carpenters in an emergency; wise,

sympathetic Mary Cleophas, with her sustained middle age; the condescending neighbour and the garrulous tavern proprietress who is the proto type of the modern barmaid; the unknown dis ciple protesting his devotion to Jesus and then betraying the Master—here is a set of realistic cameos. Clearly the play made an impression on the audience—they were deeply moved by the insight into Jesus' life and the picture of a family little different from any of ours.

Praise must go to Miss Dwyer for her excel lent coaching of the cast, and her management of the almost overwhelming task of producer, director, and stage manager Colourful costumes and simple yet effective scenes really took the audience back to Nazareth, nienteen hundred years ago The cast must also be congratulated on their outstanding performance, especially Ruth Arnold, who was present in every scene, and really lived the part of the devoted Mary Lack of extensive experience on the new stage did not prevent some voices from filling the great expanse of hall, so that all were clearly heard

There were many difficulties to be overcome, yet the brilliant array of floral tributes at the curtain-call showed that the audience appreciated these facts and judged accordingly. "Family Portrait" has established a standard of excellence in keeping with the hall, and we anticipate that it will be followed by a succession of equally impressive plays

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. CHARACTERS I N "FAMIL Y PORTRAIT. "

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins TH E CAS T I N "FAMIL Y PORTRAIT. "

"Hansel and Qretel"

On the evenings of 3rd and 4th October we sat waiting expectantly, in the New Assembly Hall, for "Hansel and Gretel" to commence An d what a thrill it was, when the curtain rose, and the first production in the new hall really began

Hansel and Gretel, feeling very hungry, were trying to cheer themselves up by dancing But their mother, who had been away trying to sell her husband's goods, returned, and in her anger at their idleness, drove them out into the woods to pick strawberries They thoroughly enjoyed themselves until darkness fell, when they became afraid But the Sandman quietened them, and after saying their prayers, they settled down to sleep When awakened by the Dew Fairy, Hansel and Gretel saw a house made of candy and cakes The witch, who lived in the house, cast a spell over the children, and was going to put Gretel in an oven But the children overcame the spell, and the witch became their victim. The

operetta ended with Hansel and Gretel happily reunited with their mother and father

Our sincere congratulations go to Miss Bazeley for such a wonderful production, and also to the cast, who were as follows: Peter, a broom maker—Patricia Ballantyne Gertrude, his wife—Jillian Campbell Hansel, I their children—Jill Risstrom, Neroli Gretel, S Hardie and Anne Turnbull

The Witch, who eats children—Joan Bolwell Sandman, the sleep fairy—Leonie Hodges Dew Fairy, the dawn fairy—Diane St. John and Suzanne Davies Angels—Sub-Intermediate Choir Children—Sub-Intermediate and a group from L.III.b.

Accompanist: Dianne Hoffmaier

Our congratulations also go to those, behind the scenes, who put the stage and lighting facili ties of our new hall to such good use

—Gwenneth Long

—Photo A Tylee

A SCENE FROM "HANSE L AN D GRETEL."

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

ATHLETIC S TEAM , 1957

Back Row: Alison Sambell, Jill Murphy, Clare Johnson, Robin Walters, Joan Diprose

Front Row: Margaret Stevens, Denise Jones (capt.), Margaret Swann

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. CRICKET TEAM , 1957

Back Row: Pamela Temouth, Carolyn Weber, Elizabeth Lester, Fay Williams, Marnie Haig-Muir, Margaret Stevens, Margaret Swann (capt.)

Front Row: Alison Tudor, Pam Newstead, Jill Greenwood, Jan Taylor, Sandra Manning.

Athletics Notes

Only three members of the 1956 athletics team returned this year, but there were many enthusi asts, and the vacancies were soon capably filled.

W e competed in two events, both on Sports Day, in First Term The first was the Inter school relay, in which we had little success. W e extend our congratulations to the winning teams —1st, Korowa; 2nd, Strathcona; and 3rd, Ruyton

The team members were: Joan Diprose, Clare Johnston, Denise Jones (captain), Lyn McCon nell, Jill Murphy, Margaret Stevens, Margaret Swann, and Robin Walters

The second event was the tense and exciting House v School relay, in which, much to the Boarders' dismay, School was victorious

The members of the House team were: Janice Ashman, Wendy Gardiner, Vannese Hensell, Dianne Hoffmaier, Jill Murphy, Julie Nixon, Joan Slade, and Elizabeth Wotherspoon

The Juniors were no more successful than the Seniors, although they were very keen and ran well The winning teams were: 1st, Korowa; 2nd, M.C.E.G.G.S.; and 3rd, Shelford, Korowa having broken the record time for this event

Junior team members were: Barbara Adamson, Lois Brown, Pat Finch, Esther Hole (captain), Margaret Johnston, Barbara Jones, Jill Procter, and Joan Slade

This year the Athletics programme was enlarged to include not only running, but also high jump, long jump, hop, step and jump, and discus and javelin throwing, which added greatly to our enjoyment

In conclusion, we would like to thank Mrs Gleeson, Miss Brown and Miss Barnett for their invaluable assistance in our training, and their encouragement to our teams; and to next year's teams we extend our best wishes for a successful season.

—Denise Jones

Baseball Notes

The Senior Baseball Team would like to thank Miss Perkins very much for her interest and help this year W e realise that as premiers and cham pions we owe our success to her

The team chosen was: Sandra Manning (pitch er), Jill Greenwood (catcher), Pat Robertson (1st base), Margaret Stevens (2nd base), Jan Taylor (3rd base), Margaret Lansbury (short stop) (captain), Margaret Swann (r.o.f.), Sandra Nelson (c.o.f.), Janice Warren, Jane Randall, and Heather Blight also played several matches

The results for the first team matches were: M.L.C d Hermitage, 29-15; M.L.C d Morongo, 37-18; M.L.C. d. P.L.C., 12-9; M.L.C. d.

M.C.E.G.G.S., 28-11; M.L.C d St Catherine's, 13-7; M.L.C. lost to Lauriston, 13-9; and in Third Term M.L.C lost to Toorak College, 13-12

The Juniors, captained by Lynette Atkinson, had a very enjoyable season, and to Miss Barnett and Miss Brown they would like to say thank you for their interest and help

Results of Matches: M.L.C lost to Hermitage, 31-1; M.L.C. d. Morongo, 12-10; M.L.C. lost to P.L.C., 28-12; M.L.C lost to M.C.E.G.G.S., 11-4 Congratulations are extended to those who received their colours, namely: Jill Greenwood, Sandra Manning, Sandra Nelson, Pat Robertson, Mar garet Stevens, Margaret Swann, Margaret Lans bury

T o those of the team returning and to all future baseballers we wish every success, and hope that they will enjoy their baseball days as much as this year's teams have enjoyed theirs, but remember always-1 —

T o play the game, and play it fairly, 'Tis the only golden rule, An d remember you are playing For the honour of the School -—Margaret Lansbury

Basket-ball Notes

Basket-ball once more flourished this year, and the large number of girls attending practices enabled two senior as well as several junior teams to be chosen All teams were very successful, and to Miss Perkins, Mrs Gleeson, Miss Barnett and Miss Brown we would like to say a very hearty thank you for the advice and inspiration they gave us.

After several changes, the senior team was finally chosen as: Pat Robertson (goaler), Mar garet Lansbury (capt.) (attack goaler), Mar garet Swann (attack wing), Lyn McConnell (centre), Pat Edwards (defence wing), Heather Blight (G.D.), Glenys Lord (G.D.) The second senior team, captained by Jane Randall, played very well, and also won all their matches

Results of Matches:

Senior A : M.L.C drew with P.L.C., 18-18; M.L.C d P.L.C., 20-15; M.L.C d Morongo, 22-10; M.L.C. d. Hermitage, 24-14; M.L.C. d. M.C.E.G.G.S., 22-17; M.L.C d Ruyton, 27-7; M.L.C d Lauriston, 22-7; M.L.C d M.L.C (Elsternwick), 21-6; M.L.C d Fintona, 17-14; M.L.C. d. Toorak College, 20-17; M.L.C. d. Tintern, 31-2

Senior B: M.L.C d P.L.C., 22-17; M.L.C d Morongo, 22-9; M.L.C d M.C.E.G.G.S., 20-10; M.L.C. d. Ruyton, 23-4; M.L.C. d. Lauriston, 37-4; M.L.C d Toorak College, 22-7; M.L.C d Tintern, 36-4

The under 15 A and B, ably captained by Marmie Duncan and Joan Bolwell respectively, had a very enjoyable season, and played very well, showing a great deal of promise for future years

The under 14 team, captained by Jill Green wood, also had a very successful year, winning all their matches

Jill Weeks, captain of the under 13A, and Heather Jackson, captain of the under 13 B, also led their teams to victory. One of the highlights

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of the basket-ball season was the matches against Carey and Camberwell Grammar, but we were successfully able to convince them both that we were the better team

During the September holidays the basket-ball, hockey and tennis teams visited M.L.C., Launces ton, and the basket-ball team played two matches, winning both of them

M.L.C. d. M.L.C., Launceston, 18-7; M.L.C. d Broadland House, 13-11 T o Miss Perkins and Mrs Maddison we would like to say very sincere thanks for the wonderful time they enabled us to have

W e would like to congratulate the following girls on gaining their colours: Heather Blight, Pat Edwards, Margaret Lansbury, Glenys Lord, Lyn McConnell, Pat Robertson, Margaret Swann

May 1958 bring the happiness and success we have enjoyed this year

—Margaret Lansbury.

Hockey Notes

After a great deal of shuffling about of players and positions during the early stages of Second Term, two hockey teams were finally chosen from among the girls who tried for places The first team was: Goalie, Marjorie Campbell; right back, Jill Badham (vice-captain); left back, Elizabeth Barnes; right half-back, Joan Diprose; centre half-back, Jean Watters (captain) ; left half-back, Miriam Bilney; right wing, Faye Williams; right inner, Heather Stainsby; left wing, Janice Ash man; left inner, Pamela Ternouth; centre for ward, Lucy Gilliam, though late in the season this position was filled by Barbara Inglis

Our teams met twice weekly for practices, though, unfortunately, several times tfad weather prevented us from meeting

W e thank all girls who attended any of our matches, and hope that even more support will be given to our next year's teams Results of matches played were not altogether satisfactory, but a decided improvement was shown towards the end of the season, and as a climax the team which visited M.L.C., Launceston, for a week dur ing the September holidays defeated M.L.C 6-3, and Broadland House, another Launceston girls' school, 6-0 The girls who went to Tasmania thoroughly enjoyed their trip, and returned with many happy memories, particularly of the dance held in our honour

Our juniors, coached by Miss Tharle, enjoyed an enthusiastic season under the able captaincy of Lois Brown W e hope to see some of them play ing with the seniors next year

W e would like to extend our sincere thanks to Miss Tharle for her help to the two junior teams, and to Miss Lovick, new this year from England, who has been invaluable in coaching the senior teams W e say good-bye to those who are leaving, and extend best wishes for success in next year's hockey to those returning

—Jean Watters

Tennis Notes

The tennis team had a highly successful season, being premiers for 1957 The final team was as follows: Pauline Learner and Betty Davies (cap tain), 1st pair; Janet Field and Joyce Morris, 2nd pair; Barbara Gilbert and Patricia Muirden, 3rd pair; and Adrienne Holzer and Kay Murray, 4th

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. BASEBALL TEAM , 1957

Back Row: Sandra Manning, Heather Blight, Sandra Nelson, Margaret Lansbury (leapt.), Pat Robertson, Jan Warren, Jill Greenwood

Row: Jan Taylor, Margaret Swann, Margaret Stevens, Jane Randell.

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—Photo C Stuart Tompkins TENNN S TEAM , 1957.

Row: Barbara Gilbert, Joyce Morris, Janet Field, Kay Murray, Adrienne Holzer

Row: Pat Muirden, Betty Davies (capt.), Pauline Learner

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. HOCKE Y TEAM , 1957.

Back Row: Fay Williams, Pam Ternouth, Janice Ashman, Jean Watters (capt.), Jill Badham, Heather Stainsby, Elizabeth Barnes

Front Row: Shirley Inglis, Marjorie Campbell, Joan Diprose, Miriam Bilney.

Back Row: Heather Blight, Glenys Lord, Margaret Lansbury (capt.), Pat Edwards, Pat

Front: Roslyn McConnell, Margaret Swann

pair, with Sandra Manning and Bronwyn Stainsby playing in earlier matches Our first victory was against M.C.E.G.G.S in First Term, with the results of the other matches as follows: P.L.C., 50-40; Morongo, 48-18; Hermitage, 56-29 But, alas, all good things must come to an end, and we were narrowly defeated by M.L.C., Elsternwick, in a friendly game (35-38) Colours for 1957 were awarded to Pauline Learner, Betty Davies, Janet Field, Joyce Morris, Barbara Gilbert, and Patricia Muirden

The second team, captained by Ailsa Brown, played and won three matches: P.L.C., 46-42; Morongo, 52-31; and Hermitage, 50-45

The junior team, led by Caroline Robertson, played well, winning one match and losing the other

In the September holidays six of the team were guests of M.L.C., Launceston, together with the other teams, and, despite the vigorous exercise we were subject to, won comfortably

In conclusion, the teams would like to thank Miss Lovick (First Term), Mrs Maddison and Miss Brown (juniors), for their help and encour agement throughout the year, and to wish the 1958 team every success

—Betty Davies

Cricket Notes

This year the House cricket matches have held two Houses in suspense, because although Krome were undefeated, Cato gained a narrow one-point victory over them

As only three members of last year's team returned, there was keen competition for the remaining positions The team finally chosen is as follows: Margaret Stevens, Marnie Haig-Muir, Faye Williams, Jan Taylor, Sandra Manning (wicket-keeper), Jill Greenwood, Margaret Swann (captain), Caroline Weber, Pam Ternouth, Eliza beth Leyster, Pam Newstead, and Alison Tudor as twelfth man

All House matches have been completed The results are as follows: Krome, 33 runs, d. Fitchett, 28 runs; Cato, 1st innings 45 runs, 2nd innings 73 runs, d Berry, 1st innings 49 runs, 2nd innings 13 runs; Krome, 42 runs, d Cato, 36 runs; Cato, 1st innings 80 runs, d. Fitchett, 1st innings 22 runs, 2nd innings 30 runs; Krome, 73 runs, d Berry, 28 runs; Berry, 76 runs, d Fitchett, 24 runs

The highlights of the matches were the hat-tricks taken by Margaret Stevens and Jill Greenwood

In conclusion, we would like to thank Miss Perkins and Mrs Maddison for all their help and encouragement throughout the year.

-—Margaret Swann.

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. BASKET-BALL TEAM , 1957

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The Visit to M.L.C., Launceston

During the September holidays, a party of twenty-four girls, consisting of the basket-ball, hockey and tennis teams, with Miss Perkins and Mrs Maddison, went to Tasmania at the kind invitation of our sister school in Launceston.

The main features of our itinerary were as follows:—

Tuesday, 10th Sept.: Arrival in Launceston, meet ing with hostesses at M.L.C., Launceston Wednesday, 11th Sept.; Welcome at Morning Assembly Walk to Gorge and First Basin Matches against M.L.C., Launceston, in basket-ball and hockey Thursday, 12th Sept.: Excursion to Entally House Matches against Broadland House in basket ball and hockey. Friday, 13th Sept.: Drive along West Tamar Matches against M.L.C., Launceston, in tennis Saturday, 14 th Sept.: Trip to Mount Barrow Dance at M.L.C., Launceston Sunday, 15th Sept.: Service at Paterson Street Methodist Church Monday, 16th Sept.: Farewell at Morning Assem

bly Return to Melbourne

Since Melbourne's population is more than twenty times that of Launceston, it is only to be expected that M.L.C., Launceston, is very much smaller than our Hawthorn M.L.C There are about three hundred and twenty girls in the school; nevertheless the buildings are quite extensive, although there is no school oval. Broadlands House, the other main girls' school, is about the same size

W e arrived at about three o'clock on the Tues day afternoon, and, after being driven from the airport to the college, met our hostesses, and departed to our individual homes

On the following morning we were officially welcomed by the headmaster, Mr Cook, at Assem bly, and then set out with two of the prefects to walk about a mile out of the city to the Gorge, of which Launcestonians are so proud Through the Gorge and First Basin flows the South Esk River, which, further downstream, joins the North Esk River to form the River Tamar At the present

time the flow down the Upper Gorge is not very considerable because, after serious flooding in 1954, a dam was built at its head, and the water is now carefully controlled After crossing a flimsy suspension bridge, we made our way back down the Lower Gorge towards the city

During the afternoon we played our first matches with great success, which continued throughout all our games

On the Thursday morning we were driven out to Entally House, at Hadspen This historic home was built in 1821 for Honourable Thomas Reibey, formerly an archdeacon and Premier of Tasmania. The home has been kept in the style of that of a rich settler in the period from 1820 to 1840, and although the furnishings are not the original pieces, similar kinds have been taken from many sources to complete what is actually a folk museum. Many curious, old-fashioned articles of furniture were displayed, and every thing was in good condition and gleaming

W e had a lovely drive on Friday down the main highway on the west side of the River Tamar The wide river valley was escorted on the other side by a long range of blue mountains, and driv ing through the bush country in bright sunshine was very pleasant W e drove down as far as an hotel parallel to Georgetown, on the opposite side of the river, and then returned by a lower road to Beauty Point Here there are wharves, and we were fortunate to be able to see over the M.V Taroona which was berthed there

On the Saturday we set out with our hostesses (who all the week had been at school), and the M.L.C., Launceston, boarders, for Mount Barrow, about thirty miles away After lunch at a picnic spot half way up the mountain, we left the buses and climbed a steep three miles to the top of the mountain Although there was real bush on the lower slopes, higher up there were only small bushes, and finally, only bare rocks and patches of moss The wind was very cold, and on the following day there was snow there W e were very tired on coming down, but were sufficiently revived by the evening to enjoy very much a dance held in the M.L.C. dining hall.

On the Sunday morning we attended morning service at the Paterson Street Methodist Church The Rev G Inglis, who took the service, was

formerly connected with M.L.C., Hawthorn, and then M.L.C., Adelaide

During the afternoon some of us attended a practice of "Trial by Jury," which M.L.C and Scotch College at Launceston were putting on as a combined effort.

Miss Mayer, who was once a member of our music staff, is now musical director at M.L.C., Launceston, and introduced inter-house music contests to the school this year They were held on the night that we left, and parents were invited also

After a kind farewell at morning Assembly on Monday morning we returned to our respective residences, and towards the end of the afternoon assembled at the airways office to return by the evening plane It was nearly an hour late, and, in spite of the rough conditions, most of the party enjoyed the flight, although feeling perhaps a little disgruntled at the thought of a new School Term on the next morning

—Pamela Ternouth, 15 yrs., Form P.VI.d, Cato

Impressions of the Visit to Western Australia

Our sister school, M.L.C., at Claremont, Perth, celebrated her fifty years' Jubilee this year. A n idea gradually evolved there, that they would invite three senior girls from the Methodist schools in the other States to participate with them in their celebrations. There were five interstate schools represented—M.L.C., Sydney, Adelaide, Launceston, Melbourne, and Annesley School for Girls at Bowral, N.S.W

I do not intend to give day to day details of the visit, as there is far too much about which to write, but merely my general impressions However, this was our itinerary—a very full one indeed:

Saturday, 17th Aug.: Arrived in Perth and went to homes of day girls.

Sunday, 18th Aug.: Attended End of Term Ser vice at Claremont Methodist Church Drive to National Park Tea with boarders at school Fellowship meeting Girls showed coloured slides of their schools

Monday, 19th Aug.: Officially welcomed at School Assembly. Conducted tour of school. Free time until mid-day Excursion to Yanchep Caves Attended school play in evening Tuesday, 20th Aug.: River drive arranged by Parents and Friends' Association Inter school games, hockey and basket-ball At tended finals of inter-school debate, M.L.C v. Perth College.

Wednesday, 21st Aug.: Excursion to Kwinana (oil refinery) Final Assembly in afternoon Debate, Visitors v. M.L.C., Claremont. Free time Attended school social and dance Thursday, 22nd Aug.: Left for homes of boarders

Tuesday, 27th Aug.: Returned to Melbourne

It is impossible to describe the friendly atmo sphere which prevailed during our stay Warmth

simply radiated from the Claremont girls, and it spread even more rapidly than the Asian 'flu was doing here I do not think I have ever received such •warm hospitality anywhere

The school itself is much smaller than ours, but it is expanding in both numbers and amenities At the moment they are building a very lovely library Although the buildings are fewer, the grounds are very extensive, with lovely lawns in front of the school, and a long drive up to the front door The school is on the highway to Perth, but well back off the road, so there is no disturbance from the traffic. I suppose Claremont would be about the same distance from Perth as we are from the city here One thing in particular impressed me There was a teacher in the Junior School who was also a deaconess She took a very active part in the Senior School activities, and conducted our fellowship meeting on the Sunday night I could not help thinking what a great influence she could have on the girls, and what an important role she must play

It was very interesting to note the serious way they treated debating All the big schools, both Protestant and Roman Catholic, participated in inter-school debates, the winners receiving a shield. The debating rules seem much sterner than here, and the time longer While we were there M.L.C defeated Perth College, but did not convince them, "that Socialism is in the best interests of human ity." M.L.C. obtained the shield. While a very good idea, I thought it must take a great deal out of the girls, and a great deal of time

W e had a lovely time on all our excursions, the wildflowers were out at National Park, the caves were most interesting at Yanchep, and the excursion to Kwinana was very enjoyable, while instructive. But I think the loveliest outing of all was the river drive The Parents and Friends took us in their cars, and drove us all around the river, up the coast a little way, across to Wesley College, and South Perth M.L.C., where we had lunch. The day was glorious, and the river was as blue as blue, and the sun on it really made it sparkle Claremont M.L.C is most fortunate, I might add, in its position It is built on top of a cliff overlooking the Swan River.

South Perth M.L.C is a branch of Claremont, but only for the smaller children. They gave us a lovely lunch there, and presented us with bunches of wildflowers that they had picked and arranged themselves These girls formed a guard of honour for us from the gate to the front door, which made us feel very important. Their wel come was typical of the welcomes we received all over Perth, very, very warm and friendly It was really sad saying good-bye to the host o f children gathered round the gate to wave us farewell. However, we had our wildflowers which we really treasured

It was very interesting attending their school play They were going to produce "Richard o f Bordeaux" (the play we did last year), but decided to do a humorous one, so changed to "The Rising Generation," which they did very successfully, raising many laughs

The evening when we showed the coloured slides of our schools was very interesting and

enjoyable, and was really an excellent idea, I thought One school, I noticed, had what they termed "an old girls' race" at their annual athletic sports, and they assured us it was always most successful The Annesley girls brought slides of Bowral and Canberra as well

One of the loveliest ideas was going to the country with boarders for five days I can only speak for myself now, as we all went in different directions I went down to the south-west, into the boronia and timber country The people with whom I stayed live in the township of Boyup Brook, which is about a hundred and eighty miles from Perth I had a lovely time there Need less to say, we went boronia picking and it was most fascinating Yo u could smell it, but couldn't see it, and then after it had been pointed out, it was everywhere, and you wondered however you could miss it

If we ever do the same thing, say for our hundred years' jubilee, I hope we do not forget to include on the programme several days in the country with boarders

W e are very grateful to Mr. Shepherd and the girls at Claremont, and our sincere thanks go to them for the truly wonderful time they gave us during our visit

"Should auld acquaintance' be forgot, And never brought to mind, Should auld acquaintance be forgot In the days of auld lang syne."

—L.T

The Flynn Memorial Church

Amongst the many interesting places to visit at Alice Springs, I think that the Flynn Memorial Church is the most fascinating.

John Flynn was a pioneer minister in the out back of Australia, and it was he who founded the Flying Doctor Service, which has been the means of saving many lives in isolated regions

As bricks were too expensive, the church was made of local materials Pink granite was crushed and made into bricks, which were joined with white mortar, the effect being very pleasing The chancel, the roof of which is in the shape of wings, symbolising the wings of an aeroplane, faces the street. Upo n entering the church one sees on either side of the doorway two pools with goldfish and lilies in it, symbolising life There are five windows along the top of the side walls, each window having the initials J.F. woven into an abstract design At the front there is a huge stone Crusader shield on which is a large cross made from glass In the morning the sun shines through the glass cross, which looks more beautiful then than when it is lit up at night Below the shield is a large piece of green glass, which makes the shield appear as if it were not supported at all. John Flynn was a dreamer, and the glass gives the effect that the shield is in the clouds Around the sides of the altar table are twelve white poles, each pole representing one of the twelve apostles. How ever, one, which is shorter than the others, repre sents Judas Iscariot, who fell short when he betrayed Jesus O n the right hand side of the

church are large windows, through which the pioneer garden may be seen The garden is surrounded by a stone wall on which are brass plates commemorating people who helped John Flynn, to whom this church really is a worthy memorial

—Elizabeth Boardman, P.VI.c, Berry

The Kandy Festival

After my father had arrived home from Ceylon he told me the magnificent story of the Kandy Festival, held at the August full moon

People who had slept for several nights along the one and one-half mile route of the proces sion, were still and silent when they heard the beat of the drums and the beginning of the festival

A dozen men dressed in white cracked enor mous whips as they walked along the middle of the road After these came the thousands of flagbearers, drummers, cymbal sounders, dancers, and pike-bearers, some wearing hats glittering with jewels Also, one hundred and twenty elephants covered with embroidered cloth stepped in time with the drums between the torchbearers

There was a pause in the procession as people spread long white cloth on the ground for the most magnificent tusker elephant, covered entirely in shining gold and silver, to step upon with slow dignity And tuskers dressed in peacock blue followed him on either side.

In the howdah was the golden casket that once carried Buddha's tooth, the sacred symbol of the whole procession.

Following the tuskers came Dujawadana Nilame, Mr Dissawe Nugawela, the temporal chief of the Temple of the Tooth of Relic and its depen dencies.

Although this was the end of the Dalada (Temple of the Tooth) , four hundred other peraheras followed immediately.

—Gabrielle Moody, 13 yrs., Krome.

The Tesselaar Tulip Farm at Silvan

A short time ago I noticed in the paper the picture of a young girl in Dutch national cos tume This was to advertise the fact that the girl's father, who came from Holland eighteen years ago, was throwing his tulip farm open to public inspection to raise money for the Red Cross

Thus we decided that we would like to see the property, and after a pleasant hour's journey we arrived at Silvan, where the farm is situated

As we entered the gates we were struck by the many lovely colours all about us, not only of the tulips themselves, but of the green grass, the rich red soil, and the white house in the distance

With other visitors, we walked up a gently sloping hill, between the tulip beds. The tulips were in plots, so that the colours were not inter mingled, but rather made bright patches of dif ferent colours At the top of the hill was a wire enclosure where a big Alsatian dog sat surveying us Apparently he is let out at night to guard the property, for tulip bulbs are very valuable

T o the right we saw the white house we had seen upon entering, and immediately before us was a shed where tulips were being sold by three children in their quaint Dutch national costumes, the boys in red and black striped shirts, baggy black trousers and black caps, and the girls in a full skirt and white hat

W e saw here some very unusual tulips, for their petals were serrated and coloured orange and green. W e bought a few blooms before walking on down the other side of the hill

For about a quarter of a mile we continued between beds of tulips of the loveliest shade— red, pink, yellow, purple, black and many other colours Many people were photographing the blooms, and the red soil made an excellent back ground There were also some huge daffodils growing, and pine trees made a solemn windbreak for the bright flowers.

W e were very sorry when eventually we had to turn back the way we had come and return home, but the few tulips we had bought were a reminder of all we had seen

—Susan Webber, Pass VI.d, 15 yrs., Cato

Temples in Bangkok

This is the very famous Marble Temple of Bangkok, situated just outside the city It is made completely of marble, with gold edgings on the roof O n the roof the slender lines repre sent peacocks The marble columns and the marble lions make a very impressive entrance As a mark of reverence, shoes are never worn inside the temple. About forty to fifty years ago the king ordered this temple to be built The grounds consist of three or four acres, and this is the main temple Behind this there are smaller temples and lodgings where the Buddhist monks live The main temple has a very large solid gold statue of Buddha, which is seen immediately as one enters the temple Each of the lesser temples also contains gold Buddhas. It is the most famous of all Bangkok's temples

—Prayoon Saiphatana, V.a, Fitchett

The Well Dressings of Derbyshire

The dressing of the wells is a very old custom in Derbyshire, which takes place every year, in summer It is about the only county in England which still carries out this old custom

The wells are dressed as a thanksgiving for water received from them, because in some parts of the county, water supplies had been unreliable

There is a special art in dressing the wells There is a foundation board made, on which is placed damp clay, and to this the petals and flowers are stuck, forming a picture which gen erally has a religious significance Whatever is used in forming the picture is natural Many petals, such as hydrangea and geranium, are used, and the result is a lovely picture The picture usually lasts some days, while other cele brations are carried out

Often the villages have quite a number of wells, which are all dressed The well dressings

are set all at the same time, but are spread over some months. W e visited the wells at Tideswell and Youlgrave Tideswell had a great festival

There was a carnival, and all the houses and streets were decorated with streamers, and in the centre of all was the well, dressed to represent the text, "What shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

At Youlgrave there were five decorated wells All were beautiful, and it was hard to believe that they were made from flowers and petals. It is a lovely custom which, we hope, will never die out

—Helen

Wigley, 16 yrs., Cato

The Nullarbor Plain

I had always imagined the Australian desert to be a vast monotonous expanse of rolling sand dunes without a blade of vegetation anywhere, so I was very surprised when I realised that the endless stretch of stunted blue bushes was the Nullarbor Plain As the train gradually drew further away from civilisation, the gum trees grad ually gave place to banksias, and these in turn became more and more stunted and sparse, until eventually only the low tufts of misty blue salt bush covered the hard-baked red earth.

Every hundred -miles or so the train passed through dusty brown settlements where the railway employees lived These settlements consisted of five or six identical prefabricated houses with wide verandahs in a row along a very wide "street," for there is no land shortage on the Nullarbor There were always many dirty, half-dressed children who ran out from the houses to wave as the train went by. The whole atmosphere was one of depression, loneliness and heat, as whatever colour might have been on the houses has long ago faded under the merciless sun shining from a "pitiless blue sky."

The most beautiful scene on the Nullarbor was the fiery red sunset As there were no trees to obstruct the light, all the saltbush and even the ground itself reflected the mingling shades of pink and orange as the sun slipped below the horizon in a blaze of gold, while the sky itself slowly changed from pale blue to the velvety black of an Australian night.

As we drew within one hundred miles of Port Augusta, dozens of kangaroos were sighted quite close to the train. U p to date the land had been completely flat, with only a curve in the train line every hundred miles, but now we could see rugged, worn mountains on the horizon, looking exactly like some of Albert Namatjira's paint ings, in the delicate shades of the early morning As we were passing through these hills, we saw many curious white flat basins about three miles in diameter, which we later learned were dried-up salt lakes It was not long after that, that sheep stations and farms came into view, and we were once again approaching civilisation.

Many people regard the desert as a flat, uninter esting expanse, but after seeing it in all its moods, I grew to love its severe, but warm beauty which is, I am sure, unique to Australia

—Elizabeth Druitt, Pass VI.c, Fitchett

Extracts from Letters Received from a Girl Touring Overseas

New York:

W e arrived in New York early on 8th June, and got one of the 35,000 taxis to our hotel. W e soon found that New York is a very busy place, and that the pedestrians do not take any notice of the traffic lights After lunch we went to the Hayden Planetarium and Museum of History The first room was a circular shape, and around the walls were the signs of the zodiac The lec turer told us that there would be a total eclipse in New York in 2020, and asked us to "stick around." He also told us that, although we would still live and grow without the moon and stars, without the sun we would not survive W e also saw skeletons of pre-historic animals

The next afternoon we toured the city W e went to the Greenwich Village Art Festival, where everyone puts out their best paintings for sale. At Chinatown we got out of the bus and looked at the shops W e then drove to the Statue of Liberty, and were left to go over it by ourselves It is 300 feet high; a lift goes up to the crown, and every two hours one goes to the torch.

On 11th June we went down to the ferry station near the Statue of Liberty and saw the "Queen Elizabeth" come in.

The next day we visited the Empire State Building, which is one hundred and two storeys high From here we could see all of Manhattan Island W e next visited the United Nations Build ing, end were taken on a tour of it The three rooms we saw were beautifully furnished The furnishings and designs were donated by Sweden, Denmark and Norway Other countries donated rugs and tapestries The five languages spoken in the Conference rooms are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian

Honolulu:

This is the capital city of the Hawaiian Islands, the most isolated land group in the world There are eight, islands, seven of which are inhabited

Hawaii

supplies seventy per cent of the world's

pineapples

Last Saturday morning, when we arrived, hula girls came aboard One of them put leis around our necks

One of Daddy's friends met us and took us to his home at Waikiki O n the way we noticed banana trees in front gardens. The gardens were beautiful and very neat The hibiscus, which grows wild, was in different colours, such as beautiful reds, pinks, and rainbow W e were also taken around Pearl Harbour, which was bombed in World War II by the Japanese.

From the Punchbowl War Cemetery on an extinct crater, you get an excellent view of the coast, including Diamond Head, a mountain at the entrance to the bay

Next we went to Pali This is now a pass in the mountains, but in 1791 King Kameha, who defeated the governing tribes in battle, drove them to the top of a cliff from where there was no escape, so, sooner than surrender, the defeated tribe jumped over the cliff to their death

W e drove back to Honolulu, where we had lunch, and then went to the Botanic Gardens W e then drove around Waikiki Beach, the famous holiday resort

W e were told about the millionaire, Henry Kaiser, who bought a hotel and in front of it had a man-made inlet of sea water built; he has three yachts and everything he buys he has painted pink

When we got back to the ship we found that the hula girls were on board again One of them explained what the hula really meant. It is the hands that tell the story; the swaying of the body just adds to the grace of the dancer

The "Orcades" sailed at midnight, and every body threw their leis overboard If they drift to shore it is supposed to mean you will come back, but if it goes seaward it means you will not come back

—Pamela Padgham, 12 yrs., Lower IV.a

Assembly Hall in Building

Original Contributions

SENIOR SECTION Dawn

The earth lies still in its blanket of quiet, Dark and entombed

For out of the gloom, from the endless horizon, Light has sparkling loomed. The gleam is dim at its first introduction, Feeble and pale, An d yet in its beauty is hope for all living O n hill, in dale

For now depart all the terrors of darkness, Evil and dread, T o make way for glory of earth in its splendour, Rosy and red

From cloud to cloud are the sparks of light leaping, Eager and gay, That quickly they all may unite to reveal, the Promise of day

The gleam then turns to a a hcze of deep golden, Radiant, bright, And joyous, triumphant, the darkness is riven With fingers of light The earth then stirs with a sigh of contentment, Faint though it be, For now all is safe, as this wonderful climax Sets the day free

—Mary Brevitt, Hon Vl.a, Berry

The Call

How pure and sweet is the voice from above Calling tenderly, The same that spoke with redeeming love From Calvary

Like a gentle breeze to a suffering mind, All restoring, A flowing fountain that the thirsty find Gently reviving

Like a heavenly flame that sets my soul blazing each day

With desire to strive for the cross, my goal, An d the price to pay

Abide with me, thou beautiful call, I'm hearkening, N o longer mine, my life and all, Yes, I'm coming —Mon a Yeow, Hon VI.c, Cato

The Crippled Children

They sa.t, cold and heavy, with restless hands, An d wistfully looked at the long, smooth sands Which called to their swollen feet; the cold green sea

Seemed to sing soft songs to their aching limbs With wild hearts pounding, we laughed as we Trembled with life, and were strong and free; But helpless, withered, muffled in their chairs, they heard

The soft flight of our wings as we brushed the air And passed them by. It was then that we sew The sun all golden on their yearning faces, And their eyes following us to all the places They longed to go to; and their eyes hardened with hatred

As they sat and watched us, and waited, and waited

Dorothy Davies, P.VI.d, 16 yrs , Berry

The Yacht

After a poem of Catullus. This yacht, my friends, which here you see, Claims the swiftest afloat to be, Whether she flies by oar or sail, Yet can none her speed assail

Through threatening Adriatic seas, By shores and isles of Cyclades, T o noble Rhodes, by stormy Thrace, Yet undaunted she kept her pace Now a yacht, she once did stand A whispering wood in Cytorian land, Box-wood hills, from earliest time, She gazed on the sea from your summits sublime In pontic dark waves she first dipped an oar; Through numberless seas her master she bore; Whether the wind raged from left or right, Or breathed behind her, she steadied her flight. T o the sea-shore gods no prayers aspired, For from farthest seas, she, now retired, In this clear lake, did safely run, An d now, till the setting of her sun She dreams in peace, her sails bowed, T o the sailor gods, Castor and Pollux vowed —Pamela Ternouth, 15 yrs., Form P.VId, Cato

Sentinel of Time

The mellow afternoon light diffused through the glade, its dusky mauve glow illuminating the straight white sides of the gum It was a sturdy tree, its smooth, slim branches reaching up to the warm sunlight It was not like several of its brothers, maimed with twisted, knotty boles The sunlight caught, here and there, the yellow tones of leaves and grass From the heights a whistler called, and in answer came the cheeky backchat of a wren A kangaroo, poised on the grassy bank, raised his head from the crystal water. . . .

The tree brooded over the coming of a new creature One morning, when the sun's messen gers had just banished the mist, the wombat had been interrupted at his slumber, the little scrub birds, the golden honey-eaters, and the redbreast had scattered in confusion, and the bellbird had abruptly ceased his morning carol. The tapestry of tousled grasses, ferns and crumpled twigs had been crushed under heavy wagon wheels, and the smooth mirror of the stream shattered by horses' hooves. It was an advance party of explorers, overlanding with their sheep and cattle to seek the best land But the white gum did not know that It saw them pass, hoped peace would return to the glade. But others came; a bullock-dray driven by a young man with bright eyes and a clear, determined voice The tree heard him sa.y this was an excellent position—level ground, a convenient ford, a stream to water his pastures. So he had settled here, and his bullock wagons had muddied the stream

The gum stood there, its leaves reaching up to the sunlight, watching the man and his home stead It was still tranquil Once more the small gaily coloured birds twittered over the surface of the water, and the brilliant parakeets displayed themselves in the heights But the kangaroo was replaced by a dusky maroon cow which browsed placidly on the bank Many years now since the first explorers had passed by, and a red-roofed, timbered homestead had replaced the rough-hewn hut of fifty years ago Fences had grown round it, and rich green pastures nurtured sleek maroon cattle and snow-fleeced sheep. Bullock wagons had given way to horse-drawn carts, then finally

the motor trucks, wearing smooth the tree-lined track through the glade. They were putting a highway through now for the diesel trucks The tree saw its companions fall under the cruel axe blows An d now it heaved a last sigh as an axe cut deep into its side . . .

The dawn was breaking when a nimble 'possum scuttled along the length of the tree, white and prostrate, and the rays of the sun lit the dew in the leaves whose life-sap had vanished with the axe, to be drawn up to the sunlight

—Joan Pilkington, H.VI.c, 16 yrs., Fitchett

The Magazine Committee

The Magazine Committee Were sitting very dumb, 'Twas really such a pity T o see them look so glum The reason? N o one writing, The mag. box up to fill, N o lofty prose reciting, N o song that all might trill Then up one girl was standing " I have it now," she cried, "Our duty is demanding Though none be by our side, We'll fill the wretched pages, Ourselves we'll write the lot, With wisdom like the sages, And scandal good and hot."

Betty Davies, H.VI.c, Fitchett

Memories

It is hard to be here, to feel still a part of it, and to know how soon it will all be gone There is a time when the realisation of eternity comes upon all of us, a glimpse of the surge of the relentless, the all-powerful force of eternity. Memories are so little, they fade so soon, yet they make us so happy, so that looking back, we feel that this was perfect bliss, though we did not realise it then, and now it is too late. The warmth of the sun brings back only an unidentifiable feeling that we have been happy in the sun, in the calm, the unutterable calm and the solitude The monotonous gurgling of the doves, the con trasting chatter of sparrows, the slight movement in the trees, the deep, deep sky—the presence of life, but restrained—this is peace Or the noise, the race across the short cool grass, the breeze— and the inner feeling that excites but will not come out, yet is of achievement, development, some thing precious to be remembered. This passes, and only the remnants of the feeling return, tantalisingly, inexorably fading Is it the languor of summer? Or is it that, in the stillness pulsing with far-distant sounds of life, we realise at last the happiness of these few years that will never come again, never in eternity, and that even the memories are fading so soon? Only a sudden stabbing thrill of bliss is sometimes stirred, and is as quickly swept away on the tide of the present

-—Hon VI.b, Fitchett

—Doroth y Davies, 16 yrs., P.VI.d , Berry

The Incarnation

O wondrous thought, that long ago God's only son was given, Redemption's plan was then complete— The bonds of death were riven A lovely babe, to earth He came, In tender majesty He grew—

The Son of God and Son of man, Wh o man and God together drew. He showed us how we ought to live; He healed the sick; He calmed the storm He bridged the gulf twixt life and death, 'Twas truly love in human form!

—Jillian Kennedy, 16 yrs., Pass VI.d, Cato

Hesper

(A free translation of a poem by Alfred de Musset.)

Star of eve, thou distant source of pale celestial light,

Piercing through the veils of sunset, ere the fall of night,

From thine azure palace, midst the heavens, gleaming bright, What dost thou see on the plain?

The lashing storm has passed away, the wild winds are still;

The trembling forest weeps glistening tears, for the heather to drink its fill;

A golden moth in his fluttering course crosses the scented hill; What dost thou seek in this sleeping earth?

Already towards the mountain peaks I see thee lower thy head, Fleeting friend of sadness, thy wavering glance is almost dead

Thou, descending slowly the skies toward yon hillsides green, A silver tear on night's deep cloak, to mortal men, dost seem

Thou who watchest from afar the shepherd wend his way,

His long flock following, step by step, homewards, at close of day, Star, O whither dost thou go, into the oceans of night?

Seekest thou a bed in the reeds by the river to end thy flight?

Or, gem of beauty, is it thy fate, as night her dark silence unfurl, T o fall into fathomless depths of the ocean, a distant rainbow pearl?

If thou must die, thou exquisite stars, and if thy glittering head

Must, in the caverns of watery darkness, seek thy restless bed, Before thou leave us, stay a while, in the realms of dusk above; Never descend from our evening skies, O beaute ous star of love.

—Pamela Ternouth, 15 yrs., Form P.VI.d, Cato.

The Cure

Having trouble with the bell, Some bright scholar thought it well T o help to set its tone aright A packet to the Doctor send Of "Cure-'em-Quick," its throat to mend Merran Huntington, P.VI.b, 16 yrs., Berry

Thoughts on M.L.C.

(With deepest apologies to Milton.)

Teacher on Entering Room: "Hail, horrors." End of Lesson: "Awake, arise." On White Petticoats: "Though should I hold my peace, Yet thou Wouldst easily detect what I conceal."

O n New Assembly Hall: "The hasty multitude admiring entered, and the work some praise, And some the architect."

O n Homework: "Say, woman, what is this that thou hast done?"

Math. Lesson: " O voice once heard, Delightfully, 'Increase and multiply.' " Now death to hear! For what can I increase Or multiply, but curses on my head?"

—R. McNeill, Fitchett. —A Neil, Berry —P Gordon, Krome

A Basket-ball Match Miltonic Language

Upo n the blasted heath stood myriads of puny spectators awaiting the piercing noise of the scrannel pipe which was the preamble for the dubious game. From the inclement sky came a distant rumble and weltering of thunder The scrannel pipe was blown with much effort by the umpire, sage and just The game began with celerity, and the puny onset by the adversaries was wary. The spherical globe was hurled head long down the court, and, despite the efforts of the onset oars, the sphere was thrown through the goal ring attached to the wand The crowd extolled the exploits with clamant shouts redun dant, loudly calling to their timorous and sloth ful team to use their guile to overcome their opponents But the adversaries scourged the weak team inexorably. They gained precedence and recked not how they played Suddenly rain in a torrent from above came pouring down: nathless the arbitress called loudly that the game should continue, and one player was soon recumbent prone upon the marie. There were many more factions and contentions throughout the first half, and the ambrosial fruit of yellow gold cut , shfpes Ilk e crescen t moons was welcomed The defeated leader cried to her associates, "Wha t though the field be lost? All is not lost. An d if we fail there is no ignominy and shame beneath the downfall." Their faults were also disclosed to them During the recess the adversaries, with their Atlantean shoulders and with strength un diminished, were expatiating among the myriads vaunting their exploits

So with new strength when the whistle cleped the co-partners launched the attack The weeds of the players hung loosely about them, and a mixed look of steadfast hate and obdurate pride glowed in their faces. The vaunters lost courage while the puny built up their score by making perpetual inroads on the unwary This caused much ruth, and the spectators plained without spare.

At the final descant the host upsent a shout that tore heaven's concave, and a disordinate mob descended on the field, but the adversaries holding back their contempt, praised the victors, but were soon warping through the crowd to the cloak room, leaving them to raise their gonfalon of many grains

—Leaving English, Set 6.

Impressions of the Victoria Market

So this is the famous Victoria Market Of which I've heard stories since I was knee high Now let's leave the car Where, oh where can we park it? It seems all of Melbourne has come here to buy.

Belgians and Russians, with Spaniards and Prus sians, Stand on high boxes to proffer their wares Italians and Asians, among other nations, Shout of high value in peaches and pears.

Jumpers and jackets, and parcels and packets, All in a jiffy "Sam " hurriedly sells; Sockettes and sandals and doorknobs and handles, A shifty old Shylock my custom compels.

Amidst all the jumble I purchased some onions, A clock in the shape of an old frying pan; Some ointment to rub on my poor aching bunions, And lastly a vase in the shape of a fan

Weary and drooping, and finished with snooping, Around the backblocks of the market so far, My shoulders are stooping, mechanically trooping My feet gladly wend their way back to the car.

—Rhyll Clark, 16 yrs., P.VI.a, Fitchett.

Leaves of Memory

Now the last leaf is falling from the tree, An d lies with millions more around my feet The tree is bare and dead against the sky, Memories are leaves that writhe beneath. Good-bye, old School, you were my tree of life, Your leaves were symbols of all that I held dear Summer was radiant, shining, blinding, loving, Winter has come, too terrible to bear How can I go? How can I turn and leave you? Your branches catch me, tear me, pull me back, Memories sting in my eyes, and blind me Your leaves are needles of piercing, prickling pain.

I see your tower standing high in victory, Radiant with a sunset scrawled behind, The melody of water in a fountain, Ivy serenading old grey stone

The lamp of knowledge shines through mellowed rafters, A sculptured schoolgirl reaches up to God, Bowed heads of pupils fuse in a patch of sunlight, Green curtains gather in folds, the assembled staff

Tree, you are suddenly wrapped in rainbows, Gold is glistening where your leaves once stood I can see now that you are coming with me, Your voice is rising—it is the voice of God! O, help me to carry with me Those dazzling stars you've set around my heart May your tower, gilded with God's radiance, Be still a landmark ever in my sight O, School, I'll still remain within you, Your star, through me, I pray will always shine O God, breathe through my School, the glory of Thy goodness, Mirror in every girl Thy love divine

—M . Margaret Plant, H.VI.c, Fitchett

Such a Satellite!

My whole family was grimly determined to see that satellite at twenty-two minutes to eight Tea was rapidly disposed of, and at seven fifteen Mummy and I could be seen dial-twiddling on short wave Was that lawn mower sound a radio message from the satellite, or was it a Morse station? As our radio is about twenty-five years old, I would not be surprised if it was just one of its periodic attacks of asthma

At seventy twenty-five the high excitement was rapidly becoming a frantic rush Where on earth was the compass? W e couldn't tell the direction from which the satellite was coming with out it But no! I had nearly tripped over that compass several times during the last few days, but we could not find it It had hidden too well.

Anyway, at seven thirty-five the family were installed on the back lawn W e were all irritated with the people next door for building right in line with the point where we expected the satellite first to appear on the horizon.

Daddy scanned the heavens aided by his binocu lars, with a very " I know all about astronomy" look on his face, but he couldn't see it any where

W e were all becoming rather depressed when a loud shriek from my small and insignificant sister pierced the quietness of the night and restored our former excitement Yes, she was right There it was Just like a star moving with a regular speed across the sky Only twenty minutes ago it had been over the South Pole

There is no knowing what man will do next Have you booked your passage to the moon yet?

—Gillian Lennox, 16 yrs., Pass VI.c, Cato

1957 and All That

(With apologies to Hilaire Belloc.)

Oh, mercy! What is that, Mama? Flaring, moving through the night? It seemeth like a falling star, Yet straight is its relentless flight!

My child, do not thyself affright, 'Tis harmless as a new-born chick, None other than a satellite Of Russian birth, nicknamed Sputnik

The thing is but a little toy, A product of this modern age, T o make such things is man's employ For making other nations rage

So do not worry, neither fret, When you grow up, you'll make them too, You must resign yourself, my pet, As everyone will have to do

—"Star Gazer," H.VI.b

Magazine Review

The English word "magazine," derived from the Arabian "makhazan" (a storehouse), was first used to mean a storehouse of supplies, and later a bookseller's catalogue To-day it is a publication containing the writings and drawings of various people.

Until the seventeenth century magazines were unknown. The "Tatler," which was edited by Sir Richard Steele, helped by Joseph Addison, was the first periodical to have literary value Steele was one of the first writers to cater for the tastes of women readers Two years later Steele and Addison started the "Spectator," for which the famous character of Sir Roger de Coverley was invented The great Dr Johnson, before and while working on his dictionary, earned his living by writing articles for the "Gentleman's Magazine."

Perhaps the most distinguished humorous jour nal is "Punch," which has appeared weekly since 1841 The front cover, designed by Richard Doyle, has been in use for over one hundred years William Thackeray, Thomas Hood, and Alfred Tennyson have been among its contribu tors Unfortunately, juvenile magazines have largely given way to comics At one time stories about boys and girls at imaginary public schools were very popular, and such famous characters as Billy and Bessie Bunter enlivened the pages of these periodicals A most notable journal was the monthly "Strand Magazine," which first featured Conan Doyle's stories of Sherlock Holmes

To-day magazines are produced to suit the tastes of all sections of the community W e have home journals, technical, professional, and agricultural magazines, periodicals with political bias, church and other religious publications, many of high cultural value The largest magazine circulations in the world are in America. Because of the size of the United States, it is impossible for any daily newspaper to be distributed over the whole country, but there is time to arrange distribution of weekly magazines Famous Ameri can publications are the "Saturday Evening Post,' "Collier's," "Time," and "Life." Samples of Aus tralian prose and poetry are found in such maga zines as the "Australian Journal" and the "Bulle tin." Perhaps the most widely read women': periodical is the "Australian Women's Weekly.'

T o students and many others the "Current Affairs Bulletins" are a valuable source of information.

Truly, a magazine is a storehouse At the time of its publication a good magazine is a storehouse of ideas In later years it becomes a storehouse of memories; and, as time passes, it may prove to be a storehouse of historical records bo, as we contribute to "Silver and Green" or to any other periodical in days to come, let our work be worthy to be included in the storehouse so that, if necessary, it may stand the test of time as the work of others has done before us.

—Rhyll Clark, 16 yrs., P.VI.a, Fitchett

First Impression: Here is the new building, A monster in brick; ugly and modern Like a shapeless factory Thin chimney-pipe pointing ludicrously I o the sky Brick upon ugly brick

Inside: Coolness and depths and heights of space strange colours, Vast pit of nothingness, Little grey people subdued The first day's hymn is faint In the newness and apprehension Brought on by strange surroundings And the cool, chilled atmosphere

Three Weeks Later: Strange How the building now comforts With its hugeness The vast interior has diminished, And now we sing confidently. Strange scent of newness and our awe Have disappeared With closer acquaintance God is much nearer now

—M.G., H.VI.c

Thou My Vision

There is a rift between us Like the north and south poles, With no magnetism between

Just out of reach

I can see His flame, the torch of His love, But 1 cannot approach There is a wall around it, Solid yet invisible, Impregnable to me I try, but not ceaselessly My fault is in forgetting There are times, Times when the link is there W e soar together like seagulls over the sea Then suddenly the link snaps, And I plummet to the depths, And myself holds myself beneath the surf-ce incapable of arising, ' Like a fish caught in the meshes, Unable to return to its happiness, Out it is not incurable— I will reach the Light

I have only to keep up the battle with my enemy—who is myself, And after the fighting, a continual suppression, An d soon I will not have to be always watching for my escape— I will bury myself so deep That eternity will pass before escape

I know I will find Him again soon —Lenore Barnes, 17 yrs., H.VI.c, Cato

William Ricketts — "Crusader in Clay"

William Ricketts is one of the most famous sculptors in Australia His permanent home is "Mountain Galley," Mount Dandenong, in Vic toria, but occasionally he leaves for the Northern Territory to live in harmony among the aborigines about whom his work is chiefly directed While he was with them he learnt of their folklore and their interpretation of the meaning of life, and came to believe that it was his task to "give the world a truer understanding of the aboriginal and his ways."

He makes sketches of the faces of the natives and then returns to "Mountain Galley" to brood over them and to express finally his ideas in clay. He finds his own clay and colours it with the natural tints of the inland—browns, reds and yellows, and then fires his completed work in an oil kiln which can be seen near his home After firing, the work is placed in the galleries beneath tree ferns, and gradually seems to be grown from the very earth itself as moss and other growths cover parts of the sculptures and the clay gradually weathers

The idealism of Ricketts is shown in many of his works but especially in "The Burnt Tree." This represents his plea to the white man not to destroy the beauty of the Australian bush

Around his home stand many of his sculp tures in the open air blending with the natural landscape of green ferns and trees Another example of his work typifies the way in which the white man has come into the bush, destroying the hunting grounds of the aborigines by cutting down the trees and ruining the soil This par ticular sculpture is about eighteen inches high, smaller than most of his works, and depicts an ape-like man, cigarette dangling from his mouth and an axe in his hand, hacking away at the trees, his legs entwined around the trunk, remind ing one of a snake This piece of sculpture is very well known, and most striking.

Ricketts has the appearance of the typical artist; he possesses a modest and humble approach and thin, sensitive face He usually wears a dark green corduroy jacket with a colourful beret over his fair hair

Before Ricketts turned to sculpture he was a violinist in the Victorian Orchestra, but came to feel that he needed to seek seclusion, and he decided to build his home in the quietness of the Dandenong Mountains, and gradually formed the ideal "that nature in all its forms was sacred

and should not be desecrated." He likes to be known as a "crusader in clay," and recently gave an exhibition of his sculptures at his Dandenong mountain home His ideal of the oneness of man and all nature, which is the underlying spirit of his work, was certainly an inspiration and an example to the people of Australia of the way this man has sincerely tried to help the aborigines, using his genius for their benefit

—Gayl Arnold, H.VI.d, Berry

The Inevitable

I cannot think what always goes awry, But something does It matters not how earnestly I try, My brain's a fuzz

My pencil poised, I optimistic wait T o be inspired But my imagination, sorry fate, Remains unfired.

This constant failure mystifies me, for In speeches long My mind unbidden always will outpour Poetic song

People who, without a passing thought, Sit down and spout Are species of an invisible sort Without a doubt.

I gaze with horror at my down-chewed nails An d empty sheet Exasperation over all prevails, I own defeat

—Ann e Ballantyne, H.VI.b, Berry

Desert Night

The sun had gone, leaving no long twilight, but a brief moment of dusk before a sudden darkness. The dunes of sand, which had burned with a yellow glare in its rays, became soft, grey undulations The sand itself was cool underfoot An d the sky, before a brassy hard expanse with a core of flame, became a cloak of velvet, trem bling with a myriad of stars, of sparkling dia monds, cascading in profusion on a heaven of deepest purple

—J.F., H.VI.c

A Word of Advice

There is just one thing that bothers me, my hair My all-consuming problem—how to wear Those bonny tresses? (nondescript in hue, A sort of browny shade, the kind you view In each and every public place all day.) But on with what I first began to say I plead with you, my friend, advise me now. The Hepburn style's not for my noble brow, A poodle cut would be almost as bad, My plaits long gone—then shall I join the fad?

Please don't pretend that you have missed my meaning

I mean that current style of in-betweening! Now ponder on this matter, all who hear, An d think how to the public you appear

When with your hat all gaily perched on top Yo u shake the curly masses of your mop, An d heed my plaint, which I so oft repeat. Please, long or short, just try to keep it neat

A Long-suffering Associate, H.VI.b, Krome

Unsoiled

Spirit of laughter, of love, and of gladness, Moody, capricious, yet happy she's grown, Crouched on a corner, a child among children, Watched by the mother, worn, weary, alone.

Wh o could despise her?

Wh o would deny her Loving the slums that have guarded their own?

Spirit of wisdom, of whimsy and sadness, Early in life she has struggled and toiled Here in her world, from its joys and its sorrows, She is building a life that is fresh and unspoiled.

Wh o then could scorn her?

Wh o dare to scorn her, For the slums that have reared her yet left her unsoiled?

—J.D., Hon Vl.b, Fitchett.'

The Show

(With apologies to A A Milne.)

Once upon a time just three small girlses Went to the Show with their hair in curlses, They bought three ticketses at three half prices, An d hopped on some whirligigs and went for Whirlses

They went to a sideshow and won three prizes, Three small dollses in three different sizes, Then they joined on a queue to buy their lunches, Three sausage rollses and three meat pieses

Then to the penses to see some cowses, Fat and sleek, but quiet as mouses Near the end of the day they bought three sample bagses, And they went back tired to their three small houses.

—Ann e Cook, V.a, Berry.

Nature's Play

In wonderment, I watched As nature took her final curtain call, Alone now; And glorious in aloneness. Gradually the players had bowed and departed, The plummeting cormorants, who plunged head long Into the waiting waters, T o surface with or without the victory between their strong jaws

They had gone as nature silently heralded her coming solo An d the flying fish Magically lifting themselves from the waves And curving in graceful arc T o land a few yards further across the surging stage They, too, had lifted a last time, and deliberately neglected to surface The wheeling seagulls curved in courtesy against Nature's waiting backdrop, Then winged noisily backstage, An d finally an epilogue of ducks in formation, The whirring propulsion of their bodies clearing the stage, As Nature silently spread her scenery for her curtain call.

Her sun—a brilliant ball of glory— Sank slowly into the sea, Leaving a rose-tinted aftermath for the watcher to remember her by The clouds, in huge amassed boulders of blue-grey Gradually covered the white underskirt of sky ' And left the curtain half down But her masterpiece was the sea— It seemed in absolute obedience to some hidden power, Bowing before an amazed audience I could not find its colour in an artist's palette, An d it moved as though in response to conductor's baton—

Back and forth in mesmerising movement

A Mike—Not a Mouse!

—Wilm a Lade, 16 yrs., P.VI.b , Krome

Unwillingly, the clouds covered her glories— Although they themselves were one of them— An d nature donned her nightrobes at last

It was the most wonderful play I have ever seen.

—Lenore Barnes, 17 yrs., H.VI.c, Cato

Friends of Fitchett Hall

A little bird flew gaily round, and settled in the wall, The wall, I'll tell you secretly, belonged to Fitchett Hall

An d underneath the ivy, where nobody did know It had its little nest of grass, and there would always go An d lay its eggs before the spring; The time when all birds chirp and sing; When brides put on their wedding ring, Then Fitchett Hall was gay

But Fitchett Hall now shed a tear and pulled a mournful face, It thought, "N o more will birdies nest within this secret place, They'll nest within the wall of that great New Assembly Hall."

But now the birds chirped up and said, "N o holes are in its wall Please can't we stay and nest with you Just like you've always had us do? " "Oh , yes, I'd really love you to," Said Fitchett Hall with glee

So now, although some of you think that "Fitchett" has no friend, Just listen when you pass it by, and hear the voices blend

Of all the little sparrows who know "Fitchett" as their home, An d wouldn't leave the dear old hall just standing there alone

So now at sparrows flitting by, Old Fitchett Hall just winks its eye, It hasn't any need to cry; The sparrows love it still —Neroli Hardie, 15 yrs., V.e, Fitchett

The Call of the Wild

How cold the wind, and hard as steel, The undulating, timeless sea O n desolation breaks; I feel Appalled, not by the cold intense, But by the omnipresent sense Of loneliness, all solitary

Upo n the wind is borne to me With utter pathos, needle-thin, A gull's cry, full of poignancy An d sadness indescribable. The pain becomes unbearable— My overflowing heart within

The mystery of the ways of God! That this, His peace, pervading all, Is strongest where no man has trod T o man its piercing purity An d strange, magnetic quality How long will man reject His call?

—Ann e Ballantyne, H.VI.b, Berry

—Marci a Gunn, 15 yrs., P.VI.c Fitchett

MIDDL E

My Travelling Pastime

It is interesting to note the many different pas times indulged in by people, both adult and juve nile, who travel in trains Same read, some talk, some fight, and a few study But I myself have long since given up these and I now indulge in a pastime which is both interesting and eco nomical—that of reading other people's news papers

Now this is not as simple as it sounds, and requires a certain amount of skill and persever ance Not only do you have to read rather quickly, but you also have to be an expert at reading with eyes bent at a most painful angle, and at reading papers which are upside down. Another thing which requires a great amount of skill is the avoidance of the rightful owner's suspicion This is usually done by keeping one eye on him continuously, and if he happens to look up, either look completely innocent (rather difficult in my case), or half-asleep, which is not very hard to do at any time of the day

But, unfortunately, no matter what you do, you rarely escape the detection of the owner, who, it seems, is able to pry you out with mysterious accuracy. However, for the most part, these owners care little, but occasionally you come up against those who go to the opposite extreme Firstly, there is the type who practically gives you his paper He always waits until you have finished reading an article, he is always willing to share it, and he always leaves it behind when he gets out of the train Unfortunately, this type is very rare Then there is the more common type who seems to deeply resent you reading his news paper, and tries everything, from giving you evil looks to open threats of violence in an endeavour to prevent you from enjoying his fourpence worth of news This type is very mean and ill-mannered, and you usually show your disgust by taking twice as much interest in what he is reading.

Now that I have shown you the finer art of reading other people's newspapers, I must show

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you the chief disadvantages, for, like most good ideas, it has its bad points The main ones are that you usually arrive at your destination with very sore eyes, and fighting a serious temptation to buy a newspaper and find out what happened next.

—Lynette Hodgins, 14 yrs., L.V.a, Krome

The Fate of Sir Rutty

As night settles in the dark wood, the rascal, Sir Rutty, puts on his helmet and armour, which are made of fibre glass He always keeps pace with the modern trends of knighthood His brown horse, Percy, brought up on the best Continental manners, can keep pace with most aristocratic racers. Sir Rutty first saw Percy in Jordan A n Arabian stable boy was shooing Percy out of the hay storage shed

" I tie leetle horses like you in the stable," he threatened Sir Rutty said he, on the spot, would buy Percy, and now both of them are hiding in secluded country near Burke, after Sir Rutty had downed a man in an illegal fight. He had met this man per kinsmen of his.

Suddenly he heard hoof beats "Here they come, Percy!"

He jumped on Percy and spurred him into a gallop Turning round, he could not see more than two horsemen "They'll never get me," he said, with a leer on his face

Percy galloped on, the pursuers gained Then he halted: a broad river to cross "I'll be like Ned Kelly and stumble across."

So gallant Percy stepped out—-the water got deeper.

"They'll catch me soon! My, it's grim wading across."

The next step Percy took was a fatal one; he stood on a loose rock, stumbled, and fell into the fast flowing river. Sir Rutty fell headfirst, receiving a blow from Percy's hoof

When the horseman caught up, they found Percy on the river bank, but Sir Rutty floating lifelessly, like a ball, further downstream. They took Sir Rutty away to the place where they bury men **=:= *

The curtain fell W e all got our shillingsworth

—Lois Brown, L.V.a, Krome. How Many Teachers' Names Can Yo u Find?

Terror

Silently and apprehensively he crept into the already quiet room. He stopped suddenly, but it was now too late to go back, so he walked onwards towards the evil countenance which was now leer ing with a sadistic grin over the unfortunate humans assembled in the room He stopped again, then sat in his place. He picked up his instrument of torture and began to disfigure the helpless, blue lined object that lay in front of him He stopped and looked at the pale, worried faces about him, and then, realising that time was running out, set about his job in more frenzied haste than ever.

Then it happened: time was up! He lowered the instrument with its vicious point and glared at the disfigured white object which was already blue in many places He turned towards the door, thankful for a chance of escape Then suddenly a deep harsh voice shattered the stillness of the room:

"Wright, you clumsy ass, how many times must I tell you to write your name on your exam, papers?"

—Carol Reark, L.V.a

Sunset

This is the hour I love the best, After my work is done, T o watch the sun sink in the west, An d stars of evening Thcome e sky's blue turns to rarest gold, Like pictures set on high O f shepherds leading sheep to fold, The darkness draweth nigh

But when this picture fades from sight, The black clouds cross earth's dome, An d golden skies turn into night, 'Tis then I turn to home —Suzanne Smail, 14 yrs., L.V.g, Krome

The River

I decided to follow a stream one day to the place where it entered the sea; I -started from where it sprang out of the ground way up on a mountain lea It bubbled and gushed, then suddenly rushed, as it fled down the mountain side, It leapt as a waterfall, dived to a pool, speeding to meet the tide

Then down to the valley, across the plain, slower and slower it rolled— 'Til at last the impression was given, that the river was certainly old

ID GREEN

I walked for miles and miles it seemed, the river flowed quietly by, It flowed past a city which darkened it slightly, but then was as blue as the sky

Six miles later it came to the sea, flowed on to the golden beach

It had only to wander across the sand, the end of its journey to reach

At last as I sat on the warm golden sand, I was satisfied as to the cause

Of the course of a river being planned so well, by the God who has made all our laws

—Alison Wylie, L.V.c, Fitchett.

Peace

Peace is sacred, Held dear in the hearts of men Yearned for, prayed for, She will come again. She will come in all her glory, An d drive out strident war, She will build again her temples, An d reign for ever more

—S. Carmichael, 14 yrs., L.V.f, Berry.

The Dust Storm

Slowly the wind-whipped sand draws near, Birds rise in flocks, blind with fear; The sky and sun are gone from sight, It's practically as though it's night Sand dunes are moving nearer still, Dry rivers with grey dust do fill.

The air is choking with the stifling heat, Now animals have no food to eat Trees are wrenched out of their native soil, Last to go is a gum tree loyal, An d left behind is useless ground Where no live creatures may be found

—Diana Winston, 13 yrs., L.V.c, Fitchett.

Sea Dreams

Ah, to live alone beside the sea! T o know it in its ever-changing moods! T o gather from its pools strange, briny foods, An d waving, opal-hued anemone, An d scuttling crab, and inky mussel shell, And myriads of fishes many hued

T o sniff the salty seaweed in the breeze! T o search for tortured driftwood in the sand, An d in the burn of tropic sun grow tanned, T o watch the sluggish heaving of the seas, An d paddle in the tumbling, spreading foam That crashes loud upon the gleaming strand

But best of all to lie on wintry nights An d hear the raging torrent as it screams; Great walls of water pound the rocks! It seems The breakers boom and splinter on the heights! The whistling wind and rain lull me to sleep, An d waters crash like cymbals in my dreams

—Eden Liddelow, L.V.b, 13 yrs., Fitchett

Print v. Soap

Have you discovered a book you've not read Just at the time you should go off to bed? Yo u slip it quite neatly tight under your wing, Then skip to the bathroom, where most people sing

But I have developed a system unique, Where books can be read with both eyes oblique The teeth in your head can be brushed north and south

As you scan your book with a frothy, clean mouth Then a voice comes echoing far down the hall, "M y dear, you need not scrub the bathroom wall!" An d I send my answer back through the night But my precious story is gripping me tight, And I am forgetting my neck and my ears As I trace my bold hero tormented with fears Then I lather up a part of my cheek While I go on squinting and having a peek At my heroine's frightful anxiety there, With wild men approaching her all unaware Splash goes the water to make myself clean, And soap on my book, where it should not have been

A rub with the towel needs a great deal of time. The story's so thrilling, but there goes the chime —Leonie Hodges, 13 yrs., L.V.b, Berry

Bliss

Silently, silently lap the waves Against the pylons black, The thoughtful youth with a sombre gaze Patiently sits in the sunset haze, His creel beside him empty lies, A tin of bait aswarm with flies. What bliss is this on the end of the pier, School work forgotten, holidays here

—Pa m Jones, 14 yrs., L.V.d, Cato

Good-bye to M.L.C.

Good-bye to M.L.C I'll say, Farewell to those grey walls, Never to hear the school's call again, Or see the tower tall

I've been to school in many lands, And fun I've had in all But M.L.C I've loved you most, The greatest school of all

And so to thee farewell Farewell, Friends and teachers all, For proud I am that I have been Among you one and all

—Louella Smith, 14 yrs., L.V.d, Berry

Our Heritage

The screech of gulls, the shadow of wings, That glide across the blue The splash of spray against the rocks That sparkles like the dew

The white-brimmed waves of snowy foam That glisten in the sun, Roll in towards the sandy shore, And splash us while we run.

The golden sand along the shore, The rocky cliffs above, Completing nature's picture Of the heritage we love.

—Dianne Morrison, 14 yrs., L.V.c, Cato.

LOWER MIDDL E SECTION

Winter in the Spring

This is a story of Melbourne, The Melbourne we all know and love One minute the sun is shining, Then down comes the rain from above

People start off in the morning, All set for a fine sunny day, But before they have walked to a tram stop They nearly get washed away

In Sydney the bush fires are raging, In Melbourne we shiver and shake, In Brisbane they play on the beaches, While the Mallee just waits for a break

Just why this all happens in Melbourne Nobody seems to know They say it's because of the H bomb In the middle of spring we get snow

—Ellwyn Balmer, 10 yrs., III.c, Fitchett

Exam. Results

Exam, results have all come out, For some results I skip and shout, For others, well, I hide with shame, They don't bring honour to my name

In arithmetic I barely passed, But, at least, I am not last; Craft results weren't very good, For I can't work with cane or wood History marks weren't very bad, Over seventy, so I'm glad;

In spelling and English I did quite well, But in Latin—ah good! there's the bell, Off to lunch now, games, and then, Back to class to learn again

—Heather Jackson, 12 yrs., L.IV.b, Krome

The New Girl

I felt so scared at my new school When I began this year, Everything seemed strange to me, An d I was filled with fear.

As days went by I soon began T o know my friends in class The teachers, too, were kind to me, An d weeks began to pass

But now it's nearly end of year, An d I'm no longer sad I love my work, my sport, my friends, An d all the fun I've had

I hope that in the days to come I'll play my part at school, An d always be the kind of girl That honours every rule

For M.L.C is everything A n ideal school could be, Our motto says, "For God and home," A shining star for me.

—Laurette Chapman, 11 yrs., III.c, Cato

My Shadow

Shadows on the sidewalk Shadows in the dark, Shadows on the river, Shadows in the park

I have a little shadow That with me always goes Across the fields and meadows, An d all my ways he kno^s

He knows my every movement, For he follows what I do He wears whatever I wear— Even to my shoe!

At noon he's short and stocky, But at night he's tall and thin But, strange to say, I stay the same, Whatever changes him?

—Christine Edmunds, 12j yrs., L.IV.c, Cato.

Geography

Silver, copper, gold, and lead All get muddled in my head At night when I go to bed to sleep, Instead of counting woolly sheep, I think I see about my bed Silver, copper, gold, and lead

T o think exams, will soon be here, Fills me with the greatest fear Geography is second last, I'll be so glad when it is past Silver, copper, gold, and lead D o get muddled in my head —Barbara Hulme, III.c, Berry

The Daffodils

I love to see the daffodils Underneath the trees, Their golden trumpets swaying An d bending with the breeze

I have a lovely feeling O f happiness and ease, For spring is here, the bright sun Is shining on the trees

—Jill Hyman, 11 yrs., III.c, Krome

What Am I?

My first is in cheese but not in butter, The second in shout, but not in stutter. My third is in classroom, but not in chalk, The fourth is in amble, but not in walk My fifth is in swing, but not in slide, The sixth is in horse, but not in ride, My seventh in rock, but not in stone, The eighth is in skin, but not in bone My whole is a task which we all have to do, And if you don't do it it's trouble for you —Elspeth Wylie, 12 yrs., L.IV.d, Fitchett Answer, Homework.

Sturt

Sturt was a man of Australian history, Wh o was brave, and solved the mystery Of the rivers, and where they went, Where they turned, and where they bent

He followed the Murray to its end, Still followed its course, when he came to a bend

He explored the rivers, one by one, And so he became famous for what he had done —Diana O'Meara, ll i yrs., III.c, Berry

Early Morning

Glistening flakes of silvery white Are waiting to play in the bright moonlight More silver flakes are falling still, I see them from my window sill, But at last at the very break of day The golden sun comes out to play, An d drives the snowflakes right away

•—Pamela Winston, 11 yrs., III.c, Fitchett

The Methodist Comb'ned Mission

As our Social Service effort for First Term, our form collected money for the Methodist Com bined Mission. Our captains received our gifts weekly

W e sold jam and dressed dolls. These sales helped greatly When our money was counted we were delighted to find we had £13 T o this amount was added the gifts of kind parents and friends W e were able to take to the Mission the splendid sum of £18

O n our way to the Mission we walked along some very narrow untidy streets where there were many small unattractive houses O n arrival, it was a thrill to hand our money to the Rev. Mr. Jeffery, the organiser of the Mission

Each girl handed her parcel to Mrs. Jeffery. These parcels contained articles of clothing, dolls for the kindergarten children, and a small tea set for the dolls' corner in the kindergarten

In the hall we were introduced to Deaconess Marion, who works very hard in order to help the needy folk who so often come for relief Mr. Jeffery told how the three Missions had been united In this way they hope to give better service

W e then proceeded to the kindergarten and the playground These are lovely places for the little children

In the kindergarten there are blocks and a clay corner where the children make clay models There is a dolls' corner for the tiny girls, and small tables and chairs T o these tables and chairs the children come together and have morn ing refreshment This consists of half an apple and a glass of milk

The playground has much outdoor equipment, such as a jumping board, climbing bars, a tyre for a swing, and a barrel for exercise. Mr. Jef fery showed us the relief room There, as you enter, you see a pantry which is full of packets of cereals, vegetables, etc Most of these come from harvest thanksgiving services

In the next room there were two ladies sorting out clothes to give to people in need

Another place of interest was the hall, where the jumble sale was to be held Here we saw the ladies preparing the stalls. At this sale people are able to buy clothing and shoes for a very small sum •

There was once an old post office brought to the Mission This is now known as the Sunshine Room The ladies meet here each Wednesday just before the jumble sale. They sing hymns and have a brief talk

This is the only time many of these folk come to church

W e were all very interested to see the Children's Chapel It has a tiny, polished, beautiful carved altar On this altar is a little wooden cross The children may go there any time At the side there is a small prayer desk with a blue velvet kneeling pad Here one may find books of prayers

Many children have not happy homes or back yards to play in, so the Mission invites them to come to the craft room and the library Here the deaconess helps girls and boys with handcrafts and reading matter

Mr Jeffery then took us to see the church, which is a large brick building built many years ago, when more people attended the services There is a high pulpit with a place for the choir behind it There is a gallery, where a band used to play

Our form captain expressed our thanks for a very interesting morning, and we all felt we knew much more of the work done by the Mission staff.

W e shall always be happy to give money to this wonderful work

•—Helen Lechte, 10 yrs., III.a, Cato

JUNIO R SCHOOL

OBITUARY

Vivienne Houghton—Junior School, 1957

The sudden death of Vivienne Houghton has left a sad gap amongst the staff and children of the Junior School

Hers was a delightful personality; calm, happy and helpful She worked and played with quiet concentration.

In the stresses and strains which are a part of any child's first years at school she showed herself to be capable of self-control and thoughtfulness of the rights of others. These two all-important factors which most children find so very difficult seemed a natural part of Vivienne's disposition, and helped those who came in contact with her most frequently.

Whereas her normal gait was quite slow, almost dreamy, on skates Vivienne moved with speed and grace all over the playground, with an expression of utter content on her usually impish face

Vivienne (and her skates) will live in our memories for a very long time It was a privilege to have known her—even for so short a period.

Lullaby

Hush-a-bye, little one, hush-a-bye, bye, The silver-lined clouds are covering the sky, The birds in the trees are all in their rest, The little field mice are also at rest.

The leaves of the gum tree are quiet and still, The yellow-beaked duck has stopped poking his bill,

So hush-a-bye, little one, hush-a-bye, bye —Jocelyn Houghton, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Berry

Haydn

Haydn was a musician, And a very good one too, He played for famous people, An d played so very true

At home we have some records O f his symphonies, And one that has the feeling O f a nest of buzzing bees

He also composed a symphony Which I think is very nice, It is called the Surprise Symphony, Which I love to hear more than twice

An d when I drop a saucepan It brings back to my mind The music I have heard by him I love things of that kind

When I turn these records off It seems inside of me, That my house is a quiet house Down by the quiet sea

—Jill Cumming, 10 yrs., J.IV.a, Berry

Nature

Trees and flowers are lovely, And so are buzzing bees, But I think singing birds are best, An d so are blossom trees

There are lovely things in nature Like seeds from peppercorns, And little eggs that birds lay, An d animals called fawns —Suzanne Bosisto, 9 yrs., Jun IV.b, Fitchett

The Snowy Mountains Scheme

The Snowy Mountains scheme has two uses At the moment the water flows from the Snowy River into the Tasman Sea, and is wasted They are building reservoirs and tunnels now, and when they are finished they will flow into different rivers and will not be wasted This water is for the dry western plains of New South Wales The second purpose of this scheme is that through power stations they can make electricity In the holidays I went to Can berra, and on the way we stopped at Cooma, and from there we went to the Adaminaby Dam

When it is finished it will hold eight times as much water as the Sydney Harbour If you went right around the Adaminaby Dam it would be a hundred miles. W e didn't have time to see any more of this big scheme

—Roslyn Hall, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Cato

Wishes

I wish that I was a clown, Doing somersaults up and down, Then I'd laugh, ho! ho! ho! Good-bye, everyone, it's the end of the show

I wish that I was a cloud, For then I feel very proud T o watch the people while I fly Around the bright blue sky

I wish that I was a fish (Of course, not cooking in a dish), But swimming in a little pool, An d feeling very nice and cool

But surely my fondest dream Is to be a little stream, Flowing on, night and day, I'd be very happy and gay

—Trudi Kenealy, 9 yrs., J.IV.b, Krome

Caught

In the early dawn, When the dew is on the lawn, The spider caught the fly As she was passing by

The fly said, "Let me go Or you'll regret it so."

"Oh , no, I won't," said he, For I'll eat you for my tea."

—Leonie Carruthers, 9 yrs., Jun IV.a, Cato

Dr. Fitchett

When Dr. Fitchett was a little boy his father died His mother took over a shop and he helped her there Afterwards he became a jackeroo in Queensland, and while he was there he read all the books he could. He began to write some books Mr Churchill became interested in them too, and thought Dr Fitchett was very clever He became a minister, and founded our school, M.L.C

—Lee Terry, 9 i yrs., J.IV.a, Cato

My Puppy

I have a little puppy, his name is Tom When we're having breakfast he paws for a scone When we're having lunch he paws for the jam, When we're having tea he paws for the ham.

—Sandra August, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Cato

The Bird

"Flutter! Flutter, little bird! Wh y up there? It's so absurd! Flying, flying, right up there, Like a tiny speck so fair Flutter! Flutter, little bird! Wh y up there? It's so absurd!"

"Tiny, tiny little child! You'd love flying if you were wild! I'm finding wool to line my nest, Where soon all my dear babes shall rest. Tiny, tiny little child! You'd love flying if you were wild!"

—Meredith McCutcheon, 9 i yrs., J.IV.a, Fitchett

St Francis

St Francis was a kind man, He cared for everything, The animals and fishes, And pretty birds that sing

—Sally Blandford, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Krome

A Prayer

Dear Father, we thank Thee For all the world we see, For bluebells and the sunshine. All beauty comes from —GabriellThee e Trenchard Smith 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Berry

Commended

Our New Assembly Hall—A.S

The Garden—H.P. Asthma—D.H Modern Art—K.F

A Morning Hymn—L.J The Fairies—T.H. The Seaside—J.H

Acknowledgments

The Committee wishes to thank the schools which have sent the following magazines:—"The Wesley College Chronicle," "Th e Swan," "Min noli,," "The Mitre," "The Pegasus," "The Record," "The Scotch Collegian," "The Sydneian" and any others which may have been uninten tionally omitted.

—M.B

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