1953 Silver & Green

Silver and Green HAWTHORN

Silver and Green

—Stuart Tompkins, Photo

TH E PORTRAI T O F TH E QUEE N

Presented to the School by Alison Benjamin (Vice Senior Prefect) and Louise Gault (Senior Prefect)

Silver and Green

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JUNE, 1953

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Editor: LOUISE GAULT .

Assistant Editors: LESLEY ANDREW , SHIRLEY MERRYLEES.

Magazine Committee: Miss L Mitchell, Gillian Anderson, Jennifer Deacon, Patricia Gray, Rosemary Horton, Anne-Kornan, Ena Smith, Margaret Stewart, Judith Wilkinson

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QUEE N MAR Y

Queen Consort of George V 1910-1936

DIED 1953 Editorial

When a new sovereign comes to a throne a nation is filled with hope for the future, feeling that now at last the new era of peace and pros perity has come The minds of people are taken away from their commonplace surroundings and routine tasks. After the sadness of the death of the previous monarch had passed, the nation watched expectantly as their new ruler ascended the throne.

So it is this year The Coronation Day has been attended with much pomp and circumstance, and yet the centre of all these ceremonies, Elizabeth II, our Queen, is truly humble It was six years ago, when the Royal Family was visiting South Africa, that

Princess Elizabeth, on her 21st birthday, vowed to serve her country "But," she said, "I will not have strength to carry out this resolution alone, unless you join in it with me, as I invite you to do." This was no impulsive speech She had been trained by many people to accept those responsibilities which would one day be hers; she had seen how her father had carried the heavy burden.

And now the Princess who spoke those words has become our Queen We feel that if ever a sovereign had "the king-becoming graces" she has them—"Justice, verity, temperance, stableness, bounty, perseverance, mercy, lowliness, devotion, patience, courage, fortitude." -—L.G.

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The School heartily welcomes new members of Staff:—

Miss M J Boardman, Sewing, previously at M.L.C., Elsternwick

Miss H. M. Bowring, Domestic Science.

Mr. I. Dorum, Mus.Bac., A.R.C.M., A.R.C.O., Musical Appreciation.

Miss L Elms, Art

Miss J Furphy, Sportsmistress

Miss M Hansford (Old Collegian), Kinder garten

Mrs C Hantken, B.A., Middle School

Miss N Horsman, B.A (London), Dip.Ed., returned from visit to England

Miss P Jones (Old Collegian), Craft Assistant

Miss F Kennett, Sportsmistress

Mrs R Keyser, Sportsmistress

Miss M Lewis, B.A., Dip.Ed., Middle School

Miss A McDiarmid, Junior School (Term II) Miss N Miller, Sportsmistress

Miss W Parkes (Old Collegian), Craft Assis tant.

Sister E. Pearce.

Miss J. Gorr-Rudin (Old Collegian), Laboratory Assistant

Miss M. Slater, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Old Collegian), returned from visit overseas

Miss M. Spence, Lower Middle School.

Miss E. M. Steenson, Dressmaking.

Mrs A I Stodden, B.A., Lower Middle School

Miss P Tasker (Old Collegian)^ Laboratory Assistant.

Mrs. A. F. Tylee, B.A. (N.Z.), Lower Middle School

The large number of new girls includes senior girls from M.L.C., Elsternwick, some of whom are School Officers

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The School regretfully bade farewell to the following members of Staff, who left at the end of 1952:—

Mrs J I Ardito, who has transferred to M.L.C., Elsternwick

Miss E Barrowman, Domestic Science

Miss Y Clarke (Old Collegian), Craft Assis tant

Miss J. E. Connor, 2 years.

Miss J Curtis (Old Collegian), 1 year

Miss B Flett, 12 years

Miss C Glass, 9 years

Miss K. Harkness, 2 years.

Mrs P Hargrave, 7 years

Miss A Hopper, 1 year

Mrs. C. Hull, 2 years.

Mrs. I. Kelson, 1 year.

Mrs E Kubly, 5 years

Mrs A Mammen, B.A., 3 years

Miss L Marsh, B.A., Dip.Ed (Old Collegian), 2 years.

Mrs. M. Taverner, 4 years.

Miss L. H. Thraves, M.A., 3 years.

Miss G M Vaughan, 2 years At the end of Term I, 1953:—

Sister Kingsley, 3 years

Miss N. Rock, B.A., 1 year.

Mrs R Sholl, 1 year

Among senior girls who left at the end of 1952 were the following:—

Anne Grunden: Senior Prefect, Vice-President S.C.M

Deidre Fuller: Vice-Senior Prefect, Vice-Presi dent German Club

Dorothy Alexander: Prefect, Cato House Cap tain, Equal Dux of College, Senior Government Scholarship, Secretary S.C.M., French Club Com mittee, Debating Club Committee, Library Com mittee

Lesley Cook: Prefect.

Jennifer Harding: Prefect, Equal Dux of Col lege, Co-editor of "Silver and Green," Correspon dence Secretary S.C.M., French Club Committee, Walking Club Committee, Library Committee, First Prize Alliance Francais Competition

Margaret Macfarlane: Prefect, Secretary Debat ing Club, Leader of Cato Debating Team

Mary Meyer: Prefect, Library Committee, Maga zine Committee

Kerry Pearce: Prefect, Fitchett House Captain, Treasurer S.C.M., French Club Committee, Ger man Club Committee, Debating Club Committee, Leader of Fitchett Debating Team

Margot Rumpf: Prefect, Co-editor of "Silver and Green," School Librarian

Betty Scarlett: Prefect, Krome House Captain, School Pianist, Leader of Madrigal Group

Anne Williams: Prefect, Krome Sports Cap tain, Debating Club Committee, Leader of Krome Debating Team, Vice-president Walking Club

Pamela Greenall: Joint Senior Associate Pre fect

Valerie Beckett: Associate Prefect, Matricula tion Biology Exhibition, Library Committee.

Laurel Bladon: Associate Prefect

Kathleen Burgess: Associate Prefect, United Nations Committee

Janet Green: Associate Prefect.

Margaret Harris: Associate Prefect

Rae Hawkins: Associate Prefect.

Lynnette Holt: Associate Prefect, Berry House Captain

Andrea Hone: Associate Prefect

Rachel Lew: Associate Prefect, Matriculation French Exhibition, Magazine Committee, Secre tary French Club, Treasurer United Nations.

Kathleen Old: Associate Prefect, Committee Walking Club, Leader of Krome Debating Team

Shirley Shulman: Associate Prefect, Secretary United Nations, Secretary Walking Club

Margot Simmons: Associate Prefect

Dorothy Steer: Associate Prefect, Library Com mittee, Secretary German Club

Margaret Thomson: Associate Prefect

Barbara Tingman: Associate Prefect, House Prefect, Krome Live-saving Representative.

Lesley Told: Associate Prefect, House Prefect, Committee French Club

Muriel Walklate: Associate Prefect

Judith Wilson: Associate Prefect, Committee Camera Club.

Jeanette Britten: Boarders' Wing Captain, Madrigal Group.

Marjorie Davies: Committee Maths. Club, Ath letics, Baseball, Hockey teams

Beris Greenwood: Hockey team

Mary Hann: Captain of Tennis Team

Valda Heraud: Sub-editress of "Silver and Green," Winner of Oratory Cup, Debating Club Committee, Leader of Berry Debating Team, Library Committee, Secretary Camera Club

Margaret Martin: Fitchett Life-saving Repre sentative

Beverley Sharman: Library Committee

Jean Sinclair: Library Committee .

Jennifer Treyvaud: First Prize Goethe Com petition

Diana Beattie: Treasurer Library Committee

Elaine Clark: Baseball team

Esme Clark: Madrigal Group

Judith Coleman: Cato Sports Captain, Captain of Cricket Team, Captain of Baseball Team

Judith Denney: Athletics Team

Janet Edwards: Berry Sports Captain, Captain of Hockey Team, Athletics Team

Marjorie Hocking: Boarders' Wing Captain.

Beverley Lane: Tennis Team.

Margaret McLean: Hockey, Cricket Teams.

Elaine Milnes: Boarders' Wing Captain.

Alison O'Grady: Cato Sports Captain, Baseball, Cricket.

Beverley Probert: Madrigal Group.

Janet Salmond: Captain of Athletics Team, Basket-ball, Baseball Teams.

Joan Sharpe: Committee Camera Club.

Beverley Stewart: Tennis Team.

Fay Yodgee: Library Committee.

Maureen McLelland: Basket-ball, Baseball Teams.

Pauline Brown: Fitchett Sports Captain, Basket ball, Athletics Teams

Elizabeth Croydon: Magazine Committee

Jocelyn Curnow: Camera Club Committee.

Valma Dolan: Hockey Team

Diana Dufty: Athletics Team

Faye Phillips: Athletics Team.

Janice Pope: Madrigal Group

Pamela Sinclair: Madrigal Group

Beverley Smith: Madrigal Group.

Ruth Anne Synnott: Cricket Team

Nancy Vineer: Madrigal Group

Julie Watson: Cricket Team

—L Andrew and S Merrylees

A NATIV E MAS K —Judit h Campbell-Jackson, V.d , Krome

Speech Night, 1952

At Speech Night, which was held in the packed Melbourne Town Hall on December 12, Mrs Basil Kilvington graciously presented the prizes. Mrs Kilvington, who is the founder of the Old Collegians' Club, charmed us with a delightful speech, in which she told the audience about M.L.C in former years We especially enjoyed the references to Dr Fitchett's Scripture lessons

The School, conducted by Miss Flockart, sang "Meet and Right it is to Sing" as the opening hymn, and the "Ballad of London River" and "Song for a Festival" (which was commissioned by the Arts Council of Great Britain for the Festival of 1951). The Madrigal Singers then delighted us with their singing of "Love Learns by Laughing," "Ah, Look Upon These Eyes" and "The Nightingale." The School Choir sang "How Shall I Fitly Meet Thee?" from the Christmas oratorio, "The Son of God is Born for All," and two Australian carols, "The Silver Stars are in the Sky" and "Christmas Day," fol lowed by "At Christmas-time was Born a King." The School then sang two more Australian carols, "The Three Drovers" and "Christmas Bush for His Adoring," which were followed by "The Leaving Song," "Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing" and the National Anthem, with a new verse, which was sung for the first time.

The acknowledgments were made by Mr Clive Lord, who thanked Mrs Kilvington, Miss Flockart, Dr. Floyd, Miss Dahle, Miss Kellaway, Miss Betts, Miss B Jackson and Miss Perkins for the great amount of work they had done and the time they had given up to make Speech Night a success.

Speaking, in his report, on the supply of teachers, Dr Wood said: "The difficulty that has confronted the Education Department and the independent schools has been the provision of sufficient teachers for the increased enrolments up to this time Greatly increased salaries have been the chief means of attracting new teachers, but the Education Department has gone beyond increasing salaries in its policy of maintenance allowances for students during their training as teachers."

"Teaching is certainly not an underpaid pro fession now The Education Department has not only made lavish and attractive provision for student teachers, but it has rendered the situation of the independent schools extremely difficult The independent schools cannot offer anything corre sponding to the inducements of the maintenance

allowances in the Department, and yet our schools are furnishing some of the best of our pupils for the service of the Education Department

"The outcome of the Education Department's policy is that the independent schools may be starved for teachers Higher salaries alone will not solve the problem."

Speaking on School finance, Dr Wood said: "In times when finance powerfully affects all institutions there need be no apology for referring to the difficulties all educational institutions are now facing. While it is true that the incomes of some parents have risen in proportion to the increase in costs, I do not believe that this is true of all, or even the majority of parents. Our fees have been kept comparatively very low indeed, but increases from time to time have been inevit able."

After pointing out what relief the State offers to schools and parents, Dr. Wood urged that other forms of relief be recognised by the govern ments

Referring to the School's religious life and "a new Puritanism," Dr Wood said: "A new Puri tanism is needed in the community. Puritanism is not the narrow attitude that cartoonists and cheap novelists delight to depict It upholds the ideal life, the true life for which God created man. It is positive; for instance, it emphasises clean thoughts, pure literature, wholesome recreations For that reason it rejects obscene literature, which some who want no censorship of any kind desire to admit unrestrictedly into Australia Puritanism emphasises sobriety and health, and therefore it opposes liquor Australia can wisely depart from American practices at many points, and one is the practice of drinking among young people in America I suggest that the only prudent course is total abstinence."

After making reference to the need for new buildings in the School, the examination results of the year, and the artistic side of the School's life, Dr. Wood acknowledged the wonderful work of members of staff throughout the year, and indicated how much students and parents owe to them all.

In conclusion, Dr. Wood said: "To girls leav ing M.L.C this year I give my confident good wishes for their success and their loyalty to the Christian ideals they have received. They will remember that "from those to whom much is given much will be required." —G.F.A.

School Di'ari(

April:

February:

Tuesday, 10th: Many new faces were to be seen around the School, as well as many more fami liar ones on this first day of the year.

Friday, 13th: School Service, and Induction of Prefects and Associate Prefects

Friday, 20th: Combined Societies in Open Period

Wednesday, 25th: A few boarders attended the opening of the Methodist Conference in Wesley Church.

Friday, 27th: Election of House Officers in Open Period:

March:

Wednesday, 4th: Boarders represented the School and sang at the Overseas Missions evening in the Exhibition Building.

Thursday, 5th: S.C.M. Tea and Chapel Service at Wesley.

Friday, 6th: Mr J Webb, president of the S.R.C at the University, spoke to us in Open Period of his recent trip to Asia, and of the Colombo Plan The Senior School swimming sports were won by Cato. Congratulations!

Friday, 13th: Mr Came, unde£ the auspices of the S.C.M., spoke to us about Fiji

Friday, 20th: A William Dargie portrait of Dr Wood was presented to the School by the Rev. H Clarnette, President of the Methodist Con ference The ceremony took place in the Main Quad., and was attended by the whole School, as well as many Old Collegians, parents and friends of the School Also "the greatest show on earth"—a rounders match between Staff and Prefects, which resulted in a win (?) for the Staff At 3.30 the Music and Speech Scholar ship winners' Recital took place.

Tuesday, 24th: Lower Middle School Athletic Sports, won by Fitchett.

Wednesday, 25th: First House Assembly for the year.

Friday, 27th: The first Inter-House Debate be tween Berry and Krome—"Government Con trol Versus Private Enterprise This interest ing debate concluded with Krome gaining the victory

Tuesday, 31st: Easter Communion Service, held at Auburn Methodist Church

Wednesday, 1st: As well as being April Fools' Day, it was the day we went home for the Easter recess.

Wednesday, 8th: School resumed after Easter Friday, 10th: A very enjoyable Round Table Debate was held in the Music Hall, with visitors from Wesley attending Saturday, 18th: A French Party was held at P.L.C. for our matriculation French students.

Wednesday, 22nd: "The play's the thing." Shake speare Day Commemoration Plays.

Friday, 24th: Anzac Day Service All Senior School exams, began.

May:

Sunday, 3rd: Empire Youth Sunday. Many M.L.C girls marched in the Empire Youth March, and then took part in a service held in Wesley Church.

Monday, 4th: S.C.M. Tea and a Film—"See His Banners Go!"—about Home Mission work in England.

Tuesday, 5th: House Assemblies

Wednesday, 6th: At an S.C.M meeting in Fit chett Hall Miss Knight spoke about Fijian wed ding customs

Friday, 8th: M.L.C Athletic Sports, resulting in a win for Fitchett, also for House. Congratu lations to all concerned with the smooth func tioning of the sports

Sunday, 10th: Annual Church Service at Auburn Methodist Church. We are very grateful to Dr A E Floyd, who made a special effort to be in Melbourne to play the organ for our service.

Monday, 11th: M.L.C.'s Session at the V.S.M.A Secondary Schools' Choral Festival held in the Exhibition Building.

Tuesday, 12th: Big Combined Choir and Orches tra, from all the schools which had taken part in the festival, performed before the Governor and Lady Brooks

Friday, 15th: Dr. Edward Gault, the father of our Senior Prefect, spoke to us in Open Period about Medical Mission Work in India. We departed for a fortnight's rest In the evening another very successful 'Teen agers' Dance was held in the Hawthorn Town Hall The proceeds were again in aid of the Nurses' Memorial Assembly Hall Fund

—S. J. Merrylees.

"It's good to see the school we knew the best school of all."

The Unveiling of the Portrait

TH E REV H CLARNETT E AN D DR WOO D

On Friday, March 20, Old Collegians, parents and pupils of the School gathered together to see the portrait of Dr Wood unveiled The portrait was painted by this year's Archibald Prize winner, William Dargie.

Mr. R. W. Nevile welcomed the President of the Methodist Conference of Victoria and Tasmania, the Rev. H. Clarnette. Mr. Clarnette spoke very highly of Dr. and Mrs. Wood for the work they had done since Dr Wood was appointed Principal in 1939 Since then the attendance of the School had increased from 650 to 1640 pupils He also remarked that he did not know how Dr. Wood found the time to sit still for such a long while.

The Rev H Clarnette then unveiled the portrait which everyone had been waiting patiently to see.

Dr Wood thanked parents, friends and girls who made it possible for this portrait to be painted, and also Mr William Dargie, who did a wonderful piece of work

The portrait was a small tribute to Dr Wood for the work he has done for the School. In closing, Dr. Wood said that he hoped to have a new Assembly Hall in which to hang it in a very short time —Cherril Greenwood, P.VI.c, Krome.

School Officers, 1953

Senior Prefect: Louise Gault

Vice Senior Prefect: Alison Benjamin.

Prefects: Gillian Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Lesley Andrew, Margaret Bennett, Patricia Donnelly, Anne Ensten, Margot Gibbs, Kath leen Hulme, Katharine O'Neill, Barbara Wil kinson

Associate Prefects: Frances McCarthy, Jean Webs ter (Joint Senior Associate Prefects), Julie Bis sett, Joan Corbett, Jennifer Deacon, Ann Ducat, Janette Gourlay, Bernice Hargrave, Lynette Hall, Joan Harris, Helen Hughes, Denise Lear, Helen McComb, Shirley Merrylees, Janet Miller, Ruth Nicholls, Barbara Nixon, Rena Opat, Barbara Paton, Katharine Simon, Ena Smith, Rosslyn Sorenson, Lois Taylor, Elisabeth Tweddell, Pamela Webster, Noelle Wood

House (Boarders') Prefects: Louise Gault (Senior), Joan Corbett, Margot Gibbs, Denise Lear, Shirley Merrylees, Barbara Nixon

House Captains—Senior: Katharine O'Neill (Berry), Alison Benjamin (Cato), Margot Gibbs (Fitchett), Kathleen Hulme (Krome) Middle: Joan Wheatland (Berry), Jennifer Levick (Cato), Kathleen Oaten (Fitchett), Joyce Hagger (Krome) Junior: Helen Eyval (Berry), Gillian Levick (Cato), Lucy Gilliam (Fitchett), Sue Goldsworthy (Krome).

House Sports Captains—Senior: Julie Bissett (Berry), Janet Miller (Cato), Margaret Ander son (Fitchett), Janette Gourlay (Krome). Middle: Elizabeth O'Neill (Berry), Pauline Morgan (Cato), Pamela Bowyer (Fitchett), Elizabeth Webster (Krome). Junior: Margaret Stevens (Berry), Lesley Dunn (Cato), Helen Palmer (Fitchett), Pat Phillips (Krome)

Form Captains—Honour VI.a, Louise Gault; Honour VI b, Jean Webster; Honour VI.c, Frances McCarthy; Pass VI.a, Joan Cornish; Pass Vl.b, Janice Roe; Pass VI.c, Alison Steele; Pass VI.d, Elizabeth Duncan; Diploma, Lynette Edwards; V.a, June Wyatt; V.b, Lois Jones; V.c, Wendy Woolcott; V.d, Laurel Wood; V.e, Pat Clark; V.f, Julie Bell; V.g, Palma West wood; L.V.a, Jan Kenny; L.V.b, Kathleen Oaten; L.V.c, Claire Munro; L.V.d, Joyce Hagger; L.V.e, Janine Schubert; L.V.f, Nola Sanders; L.V.g, Margaret Newbound; IV.a, Dorothea Cooke; IV.b, Janice McCormack; IV.c, Margaret Hagger; IV.d, Patricia Bell; IV.e, Helen Nankervis; L.IV.a, Gillian Davies; L.IV.b, Jillian Levick; L.IV.c, Clare Johnson; L.IV.d, Ann Thwaites; L.IV.e, Elizabeth Thiele; Ill.a, Pauline Rosengarten; Ill.b, Anne Cal lander; L.IIIa, Lynn Esler; L.Ill.b, Jennifer Shears.

Social Service Captains: Honour Vl.a, Pat Don nelly; Honour Vl.b, Ena Smith; Honour VI.c, Gillian Dixon; Pass Vl.a, Lois Yen; Pass Vl.b, Shirley Clemence; Pass VI.c, Janice Living stone; Pass VI.d, Mary Taylor; Diploma, Bev erley Skeels; V.a, Eril Hutton; V.b, Rosalie

Alexander; V.c, Jennifer Redmond; V.d, Ann Baker; V.e, Helen Walker; V.f, Ruth Brad bury; V.g, Glenda McMillan; L.V.a, Kathe rine Nicholls; L.V.b, Terrill Sloss; L.V.c, Pam Burroughs; L.V.d, Marjorie Grant; L.V.e, Maureen Norwood; L.V.f, Deidre Underwood; L.V.g, Denise Francis; IV.a, Pamela Harrison; IV.b, Ruth Bilney; IV.c, Janet Long; IV.d, Elaine Parkes; IV.e, Judith Williams; L.IV.a, Ruth Paton; L.IV.b, Lesley Dunn; L.IV.c, Bar bara Maughan; L.IV.d, Lorraine Smith; L.IV.e, Pat Geary; IIl!a, Carol Burford; Ill.b, Glenis Jolly; L.III.a, Elizabeth Gilliam; L.Ill.b, Wendy Blair

Sports Captains: Honour Vl.a, Margaret Ander son; Honour Vl.b, Janet Miller; Honour VI.c, Janette Gourlay; Pass Vl.a, Pat Gellie; Pass Vl.b, June Broadbent; Pass VI.c, Cherril Greenwood; Pass VI.d, Diane Knight; Diploma, Jill Rubenstein; V.a, June Trembath; V.b, Bar bara Clark; V.c, Lynette Shattock; V.d, Jill Clark; V.e, Lorraine Coghlan; V.f, Judith Roe; V.g, Robin Kennedy; L.V.a, Jennifer Levick; L.V.b, Pamela Bowyer; L.V.c, Judith Dickie; L.V.d, Elizabeth O'Neill; L.V.e, Dianne Payne; L.V.f, Helen Ward; L.V.g, Andrea Browne; IV.a, Robin Williams; IV.b, Edith Hatt; IV.c, Rae Killmier; IV.d, Jill Glenister; IV.e, Trixie Sharp; L.IV.a, Margaret Papst; L.IV.b, Judith Hooper; L.IV.c, Pat Phillips; L.IV.d, Judy Frederick; L.IV.e, Marlene Lear; III.a, Jennifer Pond; Ill.b, Adrienne Holzer; L.III.a, Jillian Cohen; L.III.b, Shona Phillips.

S.C.M. Committee, 1953: President, Miss Hors man; Vice-president, Lynette Hall; Minutes Secretary, Ena Smith; Correspondence Secre tary, Barbara Paton; Treasurer, Elizabeth Twed dell; Committee, Alison Benjamin, Josephine Brownrigg, Gillian Cook, June Davies, Leonie Day, Paddy Dixon, Betty Dunstan, Margaret Hadley, Margaret Inglis, Fran McCarthy, Heather McLaurin, Judith Wilkinson

Library Committee: Margot Gibbs (School Libra rian) ; Ann Ducat, Lois Yen (Chief Checkers); Ruth Harvey, Sandra Kierson, Margaret Bruce (Checkers); Yvonne Young, Carol Gray (Treas urers) ; Committee, Gael Sage, Joan Cathcart, Lesley Andrew, Barbara Paton, Gillian Dixon, Beryl Wild, Jennifer Murphy, Hilary Joseph, Joan Pepper, Elaine Schuch, Jean Wilson, June Bassett, Isobel Sugden, Marilyn Carmichael, Penny Smith, Pauline Morgan, Valerie Bacon

United Nations Associations: President, Miss Kel laway; Vice-president, Alison Benjamin; Secre tary, Barbara Wilkinson; Treasurer, Jennifer Hoggart; Committee, Gael Sage, Natalie Sharpe, Barbara Sexton, Mardi McCallum, Frances McCarthy, Lorelei Leggett

Camera Club: Presidents, Mr. Seymour, Mr. McKnight; Vice-president, Louise Gault; Secre tary, Ann Ducat; Treasurer, Barbara Paton; Committee, Wendy Renkin, Margaret Hadley, Diana Robson

Debating Society: Presidents, Miss Cerutty and Miss Powell; Secretary, Gael Sage; House Repre sentatives, Jill Dixon (Berry), Hilary Dunn (Cato), Barbara Wilkinson (Fitchett), Anne Carew (Krome) ; Leaving Representative, Joan Cother

French Club: Presidents, Miss Dahle, Mile Brac quart; Secretary, Barbara Wilkinson; Commit tee, Gillian Anderson, Joan Margolis, Katharine O'Neill, Ena Smith

German Club: President, Mrs Clahr; vice-presi dent, Rena Opat; Secretary, Ann Carew; Com

mittee, Evi Dickins, Jennifer Hoggart, Valerie Klein, Joan Margolis.'

Senior Mathematics Club: President, Miss Kella way; Secretary, Jean Webster

Life-saving Representatives: Pamela Easterbrook (Berry), Shirley Merrylees (Cato), Lynette Lamb (Fitchett), Laelia Burke (Krome)

Walking Club: Presidents, Miss B Jackson, Miss L. Mitchell; Vice-president, Margaret Bennett; Secretary, Patricia Stocker; Committee, Mar garet Collins, Patricia Gellie, Dorothy Clap perton, Elizabeth Manfield

School Activities

Devotional Notes

Each Wednesday morning a number of senior girls and teachers have met once again for fifteen minutes of quiet thought and prayer. At our meetings during the weeks of Lent we have taken hymns dealing with the Crucifixion Dr Wood has discussed the meaning of the Cross as ex pressed in these hymns "Ah, holy Jesu," "Praise to the Holiest," "And didst Thou love the Race" and "When I survey the wondrous cross" are some of the hymns which we have been con sidering.

We greatly appreciate Dr Wood's leadership at this devotional session, and his words are a source of guidance and help to us all We only hope that more girls will take the opportunity that this short weekly meeting offers.

—Ann Ensten

Student Christian Movement Notes

We are pleased to welcome Miss Horsman back into our midst as our leader At our fortnightly study circles, under the guidance of members of staff, we have begun to study the book, "Bedrock Questions," by J C Jamieson

In one "open period" this term Mr Carne gave us a most informative talk about work among the Indians in Fiji

Our extra activities this term have included a tea, which was held in the gym on Monday, 4th May. After tea an English film about Home Missions was shown We had some rather vigor ous folk singing, then concluded the evening with a Bible reading, hymn and prayer.

On Wednesday, 6th May, S.C.M met in Fit chett Hall. A short service was held, then Miss Knight spoke to us about Fijian weddings

A square dance is planned for Saturday, 9th May, and a camp for the second week of the term holidays Judging by the keen interest all girls are showing, these functions are sure to be suc cessful —Ena Smith

Social Service Notes

The School social service work was explained to the girls at the combined societies meeting early in the year Some of the charities to which girls contributed last year were mentioned, and the ways in which money was raised for these funds, such as donation of 2d per week by each girl to her form's particular charity, and by the holding of stalls, concerts and other novel activi ties

It was stressed that girls who helped at the Collingwood and North Richmond Missions last year received a great deal of satisfaction from their work

March was Red Cross month, and we had a combined effort collecting milk bottle tops, tooth paste tubes and stamps to aid this excellent organ isation The girls responded well to the appeal, thanks to the promptings of Social Service Cap tains, but its success was greatly due to the invalu able help received from Miss Cerutty and Miss Daniel and other members of staff. Although much has been done in aid of our New Assembly Hall appeal, forms have given freely to outside charities. At the beginning of the year several donations were made to the Flood Relief Appeal in Britain

Special efforts such as cake and sweet stalls have been arranged by many forms, and have been well patronised We thank Social Service Captains for beginning this year so well, and trust that they will be supported enthusiastically by their Forms

We hope that this year may be as successful, if not more so, than the last This will be pos sible if every girl remembers that in our Social Service work we have the best opportunity of assisting those less fortunate than ourselves, and thus showing our gratitude for the innumerable benefits and blessings we of this School enjoy.

—Pat Donnelly

C Stuart Tompkins LOUIS E GAUL T Senior Prefect, 1953

C Stuart Tompkins ALISO N BENJAMI N Vice Senior Prefect, 1953

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PREFECTS , 1953

Back Row (L to R.) : Margaret Anderson, Gillian Anderson, Margot Gibbs, Kathleen Hulme , Pat Donnelly

Front: Lesley Andrew, Margaret Bennett, Alison Benjamin (Vice Senior), Louise Gault (Senior) , Barbara Wilkinson, An n Ensten, Katharine O'Neill

United Nations Organization Notes

Already this year the United Nations Society has profited by our many meetings and addresses in open period

We have had two speakers in Assembly during first term Mr James Webb spoke to us on the United Nations' work in the East Mrs White also spoke to us on Israel and the position of the Jew in the world

Our lunch-time meetings have been varied this year. Both Miss Kellaway and Miss Slater spoke to us Miss Slater gave us a very interesting and enjoyable description of her recent travels in the Mediterranean and Jugoslavia, and Miss Kella way talked to us on the U.N Charter Four one minute talks on some of the branches of the U.N were given by some of the girls.

At two lunch-time meetings we have had film screenings.

We hope to have a stall early in second term to raise money for the U.N.E.S.C.O. gift cam paign

All U.N.O members would like to thank Miss Kellaway very much for her interest in all our activities this year —Alison Benjamin. —Barbara Wilkinson.

Music Notes

"Music is a thing of the soul—a rose-lipped shell that murmurs of the eternal sea—a strange bird singing the songs of another shore."—J. C. Holland.

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

We are very pleased to welcome Miss Winifred Mitchell, Mus.Bac., back to the school. She has returned after two years 6verseas to carry on her piano, theory and harmony teaching. Our sincere thanks go to Miss Maley, who so ably carried on Miss Mitchell's work during her absence. We also welcome Mr. Ivor Dorum, Mus.Bac., who is teach ing musical appreciation and singing, and is also conducting a Middle School choir; Miss Beth Doery, A.R.C.M. London, A.C.M. Melbourne, who is teaching piano, and Miss Neva Start, Mus.Bac. (Mrs. Mackintosh), who is carrying on all the solo singing.

Miss Alison Hall, who has been ill for some time, has now returned to continue her singing classes We are very grateful to Miss Neva Start, who at very sbort notice conducted the Lower Middle School Choir for Speech Night last year, and who has carried on Miss Hall's classes while she was away

Although we were all sorry to lose Miss Doris Hadden at the end of first term, we were very pleased that she was to be married She has taught pianoforte here for many years, and the School joins with her pupils in wishing her every happiness

The work of the Music School began as usual with the Music Scholarship tests For all those who entered holiday reminiscences disappeared

quickly and hard practising began The adjudi cators were Miss Lorna Stirling and Dr. C. B. Floyd They said that there was great promise shown, and with them we congratulate the winners.

The Danks Scholarship for Singing—Joan Corbett.

Senior Piano Scholarship—Denise Lear (gift of late A. E. Wright, Esq.).

Intermediate Piano—Jane Elton ("Ruth Flockart" Scholarship No 1, gift of Mrs Purvis, Mrs Bond and Miss Pizzey).

Junior Piano Scholarship—Meredith Day (gift of Danks Trust)

"Lorna Stirling" Violin Scholarship—Ilona Feuchtersleben (for promise).

"Mrs E J Cato" Orchestral Scholarship— Pamela Webster (clarinet)

"Mrs. F. G. Kumm" Orchestral Scholarship— Bernice Hargrave (flute)

"Dr. Douglas Thomas" Open Scholarship—Eliza beth Cowan (piano) and Judith McDonald (piano)

Open Scholarship—"Ruth Flockart" No 2— Katharine O'Neill (violin) (gift of anonymous donor).

Original Composition Scholarship — Elizabeth Duncan (gift of "Orpheus").

Open Scholarship—Ena Smith (singing) and Judith Walker (piano) (gift of an Old Col legian, Mary Rowe).

The winners' recital was held on Friday, 20th March.

Already parties of our girls have attended several concerts. A large number has taken Celebrity Concert tickets, and a fine array of overseas artists is expected. Some girls attended the opening concert of the Oriana Madrigal Choir, at which Miss Neva Start was the solo artist, and a party also enjoyed the recitals given by Gerald Moore, a celebrated London pianist and accom pianist, also Bach's St Matthew Passion, given by the Royal Philharmonic Choir and Victorian Symphony Orchestra

The choir, orchestra and school have been busy preparing for two important musical events which took place this term. Firstly, our School Church Service on 10th May, which was broad cast over 3LO Music plays a vital part in any service, and it was wonderful to have Dr. Floyd to play the organ for us on that Sunday morning

The other function was the Secondary Schools' Music Festival, which was held in the Exhibition Building For a week the building rang with the singing of girls and boys, and on the final night representatives from all the schools which had participated in the festival joined to form a grand choir and orchestra. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Brooks accepted the invitation to be present on that night, Tuesday, 12th May, and also the Honourable the Minister for Education and Mrs Shepherd Professor John Bishop came over from Adelaide to con duct the Combined Schools Orchestra, and we are proud to say that Miss Flockart conducted the massed choir of girls and boys.

It has been a thrilling experience to take part in these functions, but even without these activi ties music would still and does play an important

part in our school life, and we thank Miss Flockart and the music staff for the grand work that they are doing, and for their encouragement and enthusiasm.

—K O'Neill and L Andrew

Walton Library Notes

"A good book is the precious life blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life."—Milton

This year there has been a record number of fiction borrowers, and there has been an increase in the number of reference borrowers, especially among Middle School girls. The most popular reference books are those on ballet, music, the Royal Family, together with biographies

New books bought this year include more novels in the "career" series, dealing with nursing, teach ing, reporting, air hostess training and ballet. New reference books include "The Earth's Crust," "Haunted England," a book of English ghost lore, "Chaucer's World" and "Classic Art of the Renaissance." The donation by Margot Rumpf of "Baron Encore," the sequel to "Baron at the Ballet," has given a great deal of pleasure to all users of the Library We were also very pleased to receive a copy of "Appreciation of Poetry," by P. Gurrey, donated by Shirley Shulman.

Mrs. Simpson, from Haileybury College, visited the Library recently, and was very impressed with all she saw

The reading lists have been revised and new titles added. An Advanced Reading List for Seniors has been introduced this year Copies of our reading lists are being used as guides by Box Hill High School.

We all appreciate Mrs Coulson's willing assis tance in the Library, and Matriculation girls in particular wish to express their thanks

—M Gibbs

Debating Society Notes

At our first meeting we elected our officers for the year; Gael Sage, secretary; Jill Dixon, Berry representative; Hilary Dunn, Cato representative; Barbara Wilkinson, Fitchett representative; Ann Carew, Krome representative.

We held our second meeting on a Monday, and found the attendance much larger, so it has been decided to continue to meet on alternate Mondays.

The "highlight" of the term was the Inter House debate, Krome versus Berry In his report Dr. Wood said that the debating standard has been falling during the past few years, and that more girls should learn the art of speech. In view of this, we asked Miss Dwyer to speak to us on "Public Speaking," and we hope that all interested will take heed.

The social event of the term was the round table debate with Wesley in the music hall on Friday, 10th April. This was acclaimed a success by those who attended it The evening began on a light note—"That Baths are to be preferred to Showers" was discussed first. Soon all were at their ease, and we then discussed more serious subjects, such as "Religion Versus Science." Wesley

has invited us to a formal debate, and we intend sending two teams over in the near future

It was extremely pleasing to notice the Middle School's enthusiasm for debating, and we hope that the president, Marli Albiston, and members of the newly-formed branch of the senior society will encourage and foster the debating spirit in the School.

Shakespeare Day

.—Gael Sage.

Although "Julius Caesar" is not a set matricu lation play this year, part of it was acted for Shakespeare Day by the Honour literature girls, as it is prologue to "Antony and Cleopatra" which they are studying Four excerpts from the play were acted, including parts of the scene of Caesar's death, and the scene in the Forum with the famous "Friends, Romans, countrymen," speech of Mark Antony.

We were most grateful to Alison Benjamin who, although she does not take literature, kindly consented to produce the scenes

The cast in order of appearance was as follows:—

Portia Beverley Wood Lucius Jacqueline Wood Soothsayer Elisabeth Tweddell Caesar Louise Gault Artemidorus Ann Ensten Cassius Katharine Simon Decius Lynette Hall Popilius Lena Jill Dixon Bru 'us Gael Sage First Plebeian Jill Dixon

Second Plebeian Barbara Paton Third Plebeian Barbara Sexton Fourth Plebeian Barbara Wilkinson Fifth Plebeian . Barbara Wenborn Mark Antony Gillian Anderson Clitus Sonia Cartwright Dardanius Lynette Paddock

—Gael Sage

The Leaving Pass and Diploma girls, in com memoration of Shakespeare Day, acted a few scenes from "Macbeth," one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies.

The girls who took part were: Macbeth Janice Horley Lady Macbeth . . Margaret Mclnnes Macduff Barbara Rice Lady Macduff Lynette Edwards Her Son Judith Ritter Banquo Gayle Cunningham Malcolm Judith Wilkinson Donalbain Mary Taylor Lennox Anne Paton Ros s Judith Bromfield Porter Helen Dodgshun Murderers Valerie Hampshire

Jocelyn Wood Messenger Margaret Collins Servant Mary Womersley Prologue spoken by Anne Kornan. These scenes were produced with the very kind help of Miss Horsman, for which we are sincerely grateful. —Janet Stahl.

C Stuart Tompkins

ASSOCIAT E PREFECT S

Back (L to R.) : Julie Bissett, NoelLe Wood , Jennifer Deacon, Katharine Simon, Ruth Nicholls, Shirley Merrylees, Helen McComb , Janette Gourlay, Barbara Nixon

Second (L to R.) : Janet Miller, Ena Smith, Barbara Paton, Lynette Hall, Elisabeth Tweddell, Pamela Webster, An n Ducat, Helen Hughes, Rosslyn Sorensen

Seated (L to R.) : Lois Taylor, Joan Harris, Bernice Hargrave, Jean Webster, Rena Opat, Denise Lear, Joan Corbett Absent: Frances McCarthy

HOUS E AN D SPORT S CAPTAIN S

C Stuart Tompkins

Back Row (L to R.) : Sports Captains: Julie Bissett (Berry), Janet Miller (Cato) , Margaret Anderson (Fitchett), Janette Gourlay (Krome)

Front Row : Hous e Captains: Katharine O'Neil l (Berry) , Alison Benjamin (Cato) , Margot Gibbs (Fitchett), Kathleen Hulm e (Krome)

Films

The School has been fortunate in seeing the following films during the term:— Mountain Building Rumpelstilzkin Picture in Your Mind We, the People Coelenerator Walkabout Beekeeping on the Move Tide Pool Life Earthworms Wearing Away the Land Beginnings of History

Some impressive religious films were also shown: Which Will Ye Have? The First Easter Again Pioneers See His Banners Go (S.C.M.)

There are over eighty films ordered for second and third terms

Boarders' Notes

February 9th: Back to House. Forty-eight new girls in our midst Miss Kennett, from Orange, N.S.W., has come to help us in our sporting activities.

14th: Old Girls versus New Girls Athletic Sports Despite much energy on the new girls' part, numbers were overwhelming, and the "ancients" won That evening 44 attended the Latvian Concert, which they all thoroughly enjoyed 25th: A number of girls attended the Opening of Conference, where Dr Wood performed his last duties as President

March 4th: One hundred and thirty-one girls sang in the choir for the Overseas Missions meeting in the Exhibition Building We sang "Meet and Right it is to Sing," "Lord, Grant Us, Like the Watching Five" alone, and "The Legend," by Tschaikovsky, with the Ministers' Choir 5th: A number of girls attended the S.C.M Meeting at Wesley College

6th: Margaret Coombe and Ann Bossence were elected as House Captain and Vice-captain for "Annesley" and Bernice Heffernan and Mar garet Inglis for "Epworth" (the two boarding houses).

House

Miss Ball and Miss Daniel very kindly took ninety boarders over to Wesley for square dancing. Although we were all novices we soon picked up the knack of it, and enjoyed ourselves immensely 14th: The roof of the swimming pool was almost raised with the shouting at the Swimming Sports, which Annesley won That night the Old Girls' Concert called for more lung power to the tune of "The Little Brown Jug."

20th: The New Girls' Concert Here we were glad to see some remarkable talent. The jokes came upon us thick and fast; the acting was most realistic, and the two solos were really lovely (Note: "We were sorry to hear of the tragedy in East Wing.)

28th: Baseball and tennis matches, the former won by Annesley and the latter by Epworth. April 1st: We went home for Easter with remin ders of "The Stall" ringing in our ears 8th: After an enjoyable break we came back laden with goods for "The Stall," from tomato sauce to toffees We made £9/10/4 for the Assembly Hall Fund. We were sorry to see Sister Kingsley leave She had been with us for over three years, and now plans to do some more hospital nursing. In her place we were pleased to welcome Sister Pearce from Gippsland, and also Miss Miller, a sportsmistress from England.

11th: Heats for the House v School were run off, and practising began in earnest That night about twenty girls went to the first Celebrity Concert for this year and were most impressed with the violinist 18th: Another enjoyable evening of square dancing was spent with the Wesley boarders in our gym

A number of girls have attended different func tions throughout the term, among which are the Oriana Madrigal Society Concert, Bach's St Matthew Passion, and meetings concerned with the Mission to the Nation Every Tuesday even ing at 8.30 about 30 girls come to the lounge and listen to the Mission to the Nation broadcasts from 3AW

We would like to thank Miss Ball and all mem bers of the Resident Staff for making this term such an enjoyable one

—Louise Gault.

Notes

Berry

We're Berry!—yes, very much Berry! Welcome, new Berrites! We did wonderfully well last year, our last activity having been a party to celebrate our victory But before then (alas!) Berry had a well-known reputation for somehow always managing to come last About seven years ago this poem appeared in Berry notes: We're "Berry!"

Just what do we care if the others all stare, And say, "Oh, Berry! At sport they are Secondary—very."

We may not run fast and win all the races, If in sport we get nought we make no grimaces, For we lead all the rest, in a far greater test, For we're Berry—yes, very much Berry! We're so kind to animals—Berry We don't talk in assembly—not Berry! We try to be good—as young ladies should— Do Berry. Hear us cheer when you win, see us lose with a

That's Berry—oh, very much Berry. We set up high standards—do Berry. Though defeated, we still remain merry.

Would we merrier be, if victors were we? Well—that's not a fair question for Berry When we win you will see, just how Modest are we, For we're. Berry—oh, very much Berry.

Old Berrites really are modest (what else could we be with such a history?), so new girls, never boast Such speedy "ups and downs" are far from impossible

This term has been packed with House activities In Senior baseball we came equal first, and in Middle baseball second. We swam second in the Senior sports Congratulations, Cato! In the Lower Middle sports, although we came only third, we managed to win a cup Well done, "under eleven" runners!

Then on Sports Day we won the Proficiency Cup (after shouting ourselves quite hoarse)

Our Sports Captain, Julie Bissett, has done a wonderful job—sorting out lists and choosing endless teams, not to mention those drumming performances during the week before Sports Day! We congratulate her, especially for making us march so well, and we also thank Elizabeth O'Neill and Joan Weetman in the Middle, and Margaret Stephens and Helen Eyval in the Lower Middle, for their enthusiastic leadership.

One open period, after much searching through books, and a visit to the Public Library, three Berry debaters stood up to speak However (in spite of your most encouraging clapping) we were quite convinced by Krome that government control of marketing, institutions and transport is preferable to private control.

We thank our Berry mistresses for their interest in all our activities, and we would also like to wish Miss Short every happiness in her married life.

Throughout the year, Berry, let us always cheer on our players by crying: Purple colours, can't you see, On the road to victory.

Are we the best house? Best by far!

Berry! Berry! Yah! Yah! Yah!

—K O'Neill

it would be difficult to say, but Cato won the first term swimming sports.

After this success we drew with Berry in the baseball matches. Our thanks go to Mrs. Keyser, who helped with the Lower Middle School Sports, in which we came second, and thanks also to the Lower Middle School Captains, Gillian Levick (House) and Lesley Dunn (Sports).

Middle School, led by Jennifer Levick (House) and Pauline Morgan (Sports), came third in the Middle baseball competition.

In past years Cato has had the lowest points for life-saving. But this year, because of the energy of Shirley Merrylees, once again our life saving representative, we are off to a promising start, and hope to have the proud record of every girl in the House above Junior School with her Resuscitation Certificate.

—A. M. Benjamin.

Fitchett

Fitchett, Fitchett, mighty and strong, To the best house we belong, Beware all others, can't you see, We're on the road to victory?

Once again we have commenced the year most successfully under the untiring leadership of Miss Betts, Miss Wilson, Miss E J Mitchell and other House mistresses

Although we did not shine particularly at the swimming sports, the Lower Middle School, led by Lucy Gilliam and Helen Palmer, did very well and won the Athletic Sports by many points; the Juniors also won their Sports from Krome

The Friday after Easter we all met together at a party in the gym. After making the dust fly, as a result of Barbara "Wilkinson's capable work as mistress of ceremonies, there was com parative quiet while we did justice to all the good things brought for afternoon tea

The Lower Middle School, encouraged by Miss E J Mitchell, has done a very good job in col lecting money for flood relief in Britain.

Cato

Cato, Cato, best, best, best;

From this cry we will never rest.

So let us sing, sing, sing, sing, Ever till the echoes ring, "Cato, Cato, best, best, best," From this cry we will never rest —Marilyn Lechte, IV.a

We welcome Miss Horsman back from her trip abroad, and look forward to a happy and successful year under her leadership Cato wishes to thank Miss Mitchell for the splendid way she conducted the house last year as Acting House Mistress Our welcome is also given to Miss Slater, a former Cato girl and Cato mistress, who has returned from abroad and now takes up her former position in Cato

Just before the Senior Swimming Sports Janet Miller, our Senior Sports Captain, received a telegram from last year's Sports Captain, Alison O'Grady: "Best of luck, Cato, for the swimming sports." Whether through this or because of the house spirit which is so evident among Cato girls,

Our Sports Captain, Margaret Anderson, worked very hard finally to lead Fitchett to vic tory at the Senior and Middle School Sports Keep up the good work, Fitchett!

—M.G., B.B.S

Krome

On returning to school we were very pleased with the House's enthusiasm. We were a little disappointed at the results of the Senior Swim ming Sports and the Lower Middle Athletics Sports, but congratulations are due to Cato and Fitchett We will not let our first defeats dis courage us, as we hope to be able to better our position if we all do our best.

Good news this term was the encouraging win of the debating team, of which we are very proud House congratulations go to Gael, Lynette and Alison, and good wishes for their success in the third term debate

Congratulations also to Janette Gourlay, our Sports Captain, and her supporters, Elizabeth Webster and Pat Phillips, in the Middle and Lower Middle School, for organising our sup porting activities We feel that their leadership

will help us to do well in the Senior Athletic Sports We also thank Joyce Hagger and Sue Goldsworthy for their work as Vice-captains of the Middle and Lower Middle sections of the House

The first House Assembly for the year was held on Wednesday, 25 th March We were very pleased to have Miss Kellaway and our other House Mistresses with us on this occasion Welcome to all new Krome girls, especially girls from overseas At the end of last year Krome came third, so, with the help of the new girls, we are aiming to do better this year Whether we do well or not, we are sure that we will enjoy all our House contests. —K. M. Hulme.

SPORTS DA Y

Event I.—Senior Inter-House Flag Relay, "B" Team, 75 yds.: 1, Fitchett; 2, Cato; 3, Krome Time, 82 sec

Event 2—Flat Race (Open), 100 yds.: 1, M Fowler (C.); 2, J Roe (F.); 3, Time, 12 sec

Event 3—Flat Race (under 16), 100 yds.: 1, A Brown (K.); 2, L Coghlan (B.); 3, L Taylor K Time, 12 sec

Event 4—Flat Race (under 15), 75 yds.: 1, E Webster (K) ; 2, K Phipps (C.); 3, J Bar thold (C.) Time, 9.6 sec

Event 5—Flat Race (under 14), 75 yds.: 1, G Palmer (F.); 2, C Lee (K) ; 3, C Furneaux (F.) Time, 9.8 sec

Event 6—Middle Inter-House Flag Relay ("B" Team), 75 yds.: 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Cato Time, 84.6 sec

Event 7—Baseball Throwing (open): 1, B Swann (C.); 2, D. Knight (C.); 3, E. O'Neill (B.). Distance, 69 yds. l i ft.

Event 8—Middle Square Overhead Ball—1, Fit chett; 2, Berry; 3, Cato. Time, 50.4 sec. (record).

Event 9—Flat Race, 75 yds (open): 1, M Fowler (C) ; 2, J Roe (F.); 3 Time, 9.6 sec

Event 10—Flat Race, 75 yds (under 16): 1, L Coghlan (B.); 2, A Brown (K.); 3, H English (K.) Time, 9.2 sec (record)

Event 11—Senior Circle Exchange Ball: 1, Fit chett; 2, Krome; 3, Cato Time, 98.4 sec

Event 12—Middle Ball and Hoop Relay: 1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett Time, 71 sec (record)

Event 13—Senior Inter-House Flag Relay ("A" Team), 75 yds.: 1, Cato; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry Time, 79.8 sec

Event 14—Middle Inter-House Flag Relay ("A" Team), 75 yds.: 1, Cato; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry Time, 80 sec (record)

Event 15—Senior Crossball: 1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Cato Time, 104 sec

Event 16—Middle Over and Under Running Pass Ball: 1, Cato; 2, Krome; 3, Berry Time, 184.8 sec

Event 17—Inter-House Diamond Throwing (open): 1, Cato; 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett Time, 58 sec

Event 18—Middle Exchange and Pass Ball: 1, Fitchett; 2, Cato; 3, Berry Time, 36.2 sec (record)

Event 19—Senior Overhead and Zigzag Bounc ing: No event Event 20—Little Visitors' Race: 1, Andrew Gour lay; 2, Christine Terry.

Event 21—Middle Tunnel and Captain Ball: 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Berry Time, 2 min 41.4 sec. (record).

Event 22—Senior Spoke Wheel Shooting Relay: 1, Krome; 2, Berry; 3, Cato and Fitchett (equal). Time, 4 min 7.6 sec (record)

Event 23—Middle Catch-the-Train-Relay: 1, Fit chett; 2, Krome. Time, 3 min. 47 sec.

Event 24—Senior Obstacle Relay: 1, Fitchett; 2, Cato; 3, Berry. Time, 48 sec. (record).

Event 25—The March Past of Competitors: 1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Cato

Inter-School Events

Event 26—Senior Inter-School Flag Relay, 75 yds.: 1, M.C.E.G.G.S.; 2, M.L.C. (Hawthorn); 3, Ruyton Time, 78 sec Event 27—Junior Inter-School Flag Relay, 75 yds.: 1, M.L.C. (Hawhorn); 2, Korowa; 3, M.L.C (Elsternwick)

Event 28—Inter-School Diamond Throwing: 1, M.L.C. (Hawthorn); 2, M.C.E.G.G.S.; 3, Fin tona Time, 50 sec Event 29—Inter-School Crossball—1, M.L.C (Hawthorn) and M.L.C. (Elsternwick); 3, Strathcona

Event 30—House versus School: Won by House. Time, 78.4 sec. Trophy List

Junior Inter-School Flag Relay: Won by M.L.C (Hawthorn)

Senior Inter-School Flag Relay: Won by M.C.E.G.G.S

Senior Inter-School Diamond Throwing: Won by M.L.C. (Hawthorn).

Inter-School Crossball: Won by M.L.C (Haw thorn) and M.L.C (Elsternwick), equal

Inter-House Results

Intermediate Flag Race: Won by Cato

Intermediate Points Cup: Fitchett.

Senior Flag Race: Cato.

Senior Points Cup: Cato

House Proficiency Cup: Berry

The Bettye Hammon Cup for Aggregate Points: Fitchett

House v School: House Total Aggregate Points.

1st place: Fitchett, 99i

2nd place: Cato, 93i

3rd place: Krome, 93

4th place: Berry, 66.

Chief Officer Bowden, of the W.R.A.N.S., accompanied by Third Officer Bach, was present, and kindly judged the Houses for general deport ment, discipline and marching. We were honoured to have her as our guest, and appreciated her comments given with her adjudication.

Mrs Wood kindly presented the trophies, in the absence of Mrs. Clarnette.

We offer our sincerest congratulations to Miss Perkins and her staff on the wonderful organisa tion, which made the afternoon a very happy one for both competitors and spectators

—E.S., R.H

Lower Middle School SportsTrophy List

Inter-House Flag Relay (11 and over): Won by Krome (Captain, Pat Phillips)

Junior Points Cup: Won by Fitchett (Captain, Helen Palmer)

Little Brothers' and Sisters' Race: 1, Beth Palmer; 2, Julie Nairn.

House v School: Won by School (Captain, Ruth Womer)

Points: Fitchett, 79 Cato, 38. Berry, 31 i Krome, 274.

—M Wilkins, P.VI.a, Fitchett

TH E METHODIS T LADIES ' COLLEGE , HAWTHORN , I N 1888

Public Examination Results, 1952

Matriculation—

Matriculated (excluding Repeated) 50 Honours (10 firsts, 95 seconds) 105 Passes

University Exhibitions (2 special) ... . 2 Secondary Studentships (Education De partment) U Commonwealth Scholarships 21 Senior Government Scholarships 1 Queen's College Exhibitions 7 Ormond College Exhibition 1

Leaving Certificate—

Passes 126 Partial Passes (four or more subjects) 38

Intermediate Certificate— Passes 176 Partial Passes (four or more subjects) 83

Scholarships and Exhibitions

Special Exhibitions—

Valerie Beckett (Biology). Rachel Law (French)

Secondary Studentships—

Dorothy Alexander, Laurel Bladon, Bernice Car ter, Marjorie Davies, Pamela Greenall, Jennifer Harding, Rae Hawkins, Valda Heraud, Bever ley Sharman, Muriel Walklate, Judith Wilson

Commonwealth Scholarships— Maureen Anderson, Alison Benjamin, Bernice Carter, Marjorie iDavies, Patricia Donnelly, Shirley Elbaum, Margaret Fryer, Nancy Gray, Anne Grunden, Diane Mahemoff, Mary Meyer, Elizabeth Scarlett, Jennifer Seward, Beverley Sharman, Dorothy Steer, Elizabeth Stewart, Margaret Thomson, Patricia White, Anne Wil liams, Lesley Cook, Jean Webster

Senior Government Scholarship— Dorothy Alexander

Queen's College Exhibitions— Shirley Elbaum, Nancy Gray, Diane Mahemoff, Mary Meyer, Josephine Rudin, Shirley Shul man, Dorothy Steer

Ormond College Exhibition— Patricia White.

Matriculation Examination Honours

Biology—

First Class: Valerie Beckett

Second Class: Dorothy Alexander, Jennifer Harding, Gail Morris, Margaret Thomson

British History—

Second Class: Maureen Anderson, Valerie Beckett, Alison Benjamin, Jeanette Britten, Catherine Cook, Lesley Cook, Shirley Elbaum, Joan Fraser, Diane Mahemoff, Mary Meyer, Josephine Rudin, Beverley Sharman, Yvonne Sharpe, Beth Stewart, Anne Williams

Chemistry—

Second Class: Rae Hawkins, Valda Heraud.

English Expression—

First Class: Patricia White

Second Class: Dorothy Alexander, Maureen Anderson, Valerie Beckett, Jeanette Britten, Valerie Burke, Bernice Carter, Marjorie Davies, Deidre Fuller, Louise Gault, Margot Gibbs, Jennifer Harding, Valda Heraud, Beth Homes, Andrea Hone, Helen Hughes, Frances McCarthy, Margaret Macfarlane, Mary Meyer, Patricia Phillipson, Betty Scar lett, Alison Scott, Beverley Sharman, Margot Simmons, Dorothy Steer, Lesley Told, Jean Webster, Judith Wilson

English Literature—

First Class: Dorothy Alexander.

Second Class: Alison Benjamin, Bernice Carter, Deidre Fuller, Evelyn Goddard, Jennifer Harding, Andrea Hone, Rachel Lew, Mary Meyer, Kerry Pearce, Shirley Shulman, Doro thy Steer, Patricia White.

French—

First Class: Dorothy Alexander, Rachel Lew, Dorothy Steer

Second Class: Gracie Barr, Valerie Beckett, Deidre Fuller, Anne Grunden, Jennifer Harding, Margaret Thomson, Lesley Told, Jennifer Treyvaud.

Geography—

First Class: Patricia White

Second Class: Bernice Carter, Morris Gail, Jen nifer Seward, Beverley Sharman, Beth Stew art

German—

Second Class: Deidre Fuller, Evelyn Goddard, Dorothy Steer, Jennifer Treyvaud.

Greek and Roman History—

Second Class: Catherine Cook

Latin—

Second Class: Louise Gault.

Calculus and Applied Mathematics—

First Class: Laurel Bladon

Pure Mathematics—

First Class: Laurel Bladon

Second Class: Marjorie Davies.

Modern History—

Second Class: Dorothy Alexander, Maureen Anderson, Deidre Fuller, Diane Mahemoff, Mary Meyer, Shirley Shulman, Dorothy Steer, Elaine Unkenstein.

Economics—

Second Class: Jeanette Britten, Nancy Gray

Physics—

First Class: Laurel Bladon

Second Class: Sally Cole, Marjorie Davies, Valda Heraud

Music (Practical) —

Second Class: Frances McCarthy, Betty Scar lett

Junior Government Scholarships

The following sixteen girls were awarded Junior Government Scholarships in the examinations held in December, 1952:—Margaret Bruce, Celia Coffey, Eve Crowle, Patricia Dixson, Glenys Grif fiths, Eril Hutton, Elizabeth Manfield, Pauline Morgan, Katherine Nicholls, Margery Nicholls, Robin Parkes, Jennifer Redmond, Barbara Ren toul, Janine Schubert, Delwyn Smith, Helen Wil liams

Bursaries (Education Department)

Matriculation Bursaries were awarded to Ann Carew, Cossor Davis, Joy Endacott, Lynette Hall, Eulalie Hepburn, Barbara Paton, Barbara Wen born, Jacqueline Wood.

Leaving Bursaries were awarded to Margaret Adamson, Barbara Blampied, Josephine Brown rigg, Anne Collett, Joan Cother, Helen Dunn, Pat Gellie, Judith Herman, Judith Kay, Elwyn Kerr, Loloma Linggood, Florence Newbound, Helen Purves, Ina Swyer, Ellison Wade.

C Stuart Tompkins

HOUS E PREFECT S

Back: Barbara Nixon, Margot Gibbs (Vice Senior), Louise Gault (Senior) , Shirley Merrylees

Front: Denise Lear, Joan Corbett

Alexander, Dorothy H2 HI HI

Anderson, Maureen . . H2

Barr, Gracie P H2

Beckett, Valerie . . H2 . . H2

Benjamin, Alison P H2

Bladon, Laurel

Britten, Jeanette .. H2

Burke, Valerie H2

Carter, Bernice . . H2 H2

Chan, Betty P

Cole, Sally P

Cook, Catherine . . P

Cook, Lesley P

Davies, Marjorie .. H2

Dickins, Margaret P

Donnelly, Patricia .. P P

Ducat, Ann P

Elbaum, Shirley P P

Eraser, Joan P

Fuller, Deidre .. H2 H2

Gault, Louise H2

Geary, Gwynncth . . P P

Gibbs, Margot H2 P

Goddard, Evelyn H2

Gray, Nancy P

Green'all, Pamela . . P

Greenwood, Beris P

Grunden, Anne P H2

Hann, Mary . . .. P

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INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION,

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The Queen Opens Parliament

On 4th November, 1952, Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, opened Parliament for the first time in her reign.

We stood amongst the crowd in Whitehall, where we had a good view of the Horse Guards From there we could see all that happened before the Queen came

First of all came the judges, in their official robes, wearing quaint horsehair wigs; the Prime Minister in his car, and other officials At 10.15 a.m came the Royal carriage bearing the Crown, and guarded by the Household Cavalry.

Then, to everyone's great delight, came the car with Princess Margaret and the Princess Royal, followed by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alice Princess Margaret looked very charming in a white frock, white furs and a diamond tiara.

Then the great moment arrived Cheering broke out as the crowd saw Her Majesty the Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh, travelling in the Irish State coach, drawn by four greys, accom panied by the Sovereign's escort of the House hold Cavalry Her Majesty was dressed in a dress of gold brocade, white furs and diamond tiara and necklace. The Duke wore his naval uniform As they arrived at the Houses of Par liament, a salute of 41 guns was fired from St James's Park.

We then walked along the Mall towards Buck ingham Palace and watched the return of the procession. When we arrived at the Palace and saw the great crowd, we decided to stay At intervals the crowd shouted out, "We want the Queen." Then the Queen and Duke came out on to the balcony and waved to the cheering crowd below Then the Duke disappeared, and Prince Charles and Princess Anne came out.

—Margaret Johnston, 13 years, IV.b, Cato

Stringer's Knob

Twenty-five miles from the township of Orbost among the bush-covered hills there is a lookout tower on the highest hill called Stringer's Knob The road or Australian bush track is rough, overgrown with native grasses, and water running down the hills has converted the track marks into deep gutters and ruts

The Stringer's Knob lookout tower is used for spotting bushfires It views the surrounding coun try as far as the towns of Lakes Entrance to the west and Orbost in the east. During the bush fire danger period in summer a man is stationed at Stringer's Knob. He has to live in a one-room galvanised iron hut with a tank attached, so he has a lonely time, with only the birds, opossums, kangaroos and wallabies to keep him company.

Stringer's Knob is well known because it has the highest tower of its kind in Australia. It consists of two cut and shaped gum trees joined to form a single pole, which is 95 feet high At the top of the pole there is the lookout box, which has a roof and five-feet high sides; there is also

a telephone, so that the firefighters in Orbost can be warned. At the top of the pole there is a natural sway of six feet, and when there is a wind blowing the sway is increased, so three-inch steel cables are stretched from the look-out tower to pegs in the ground.

The base of the tower is about five feet around. Up one side there are two rows of iron spikes. These are two feet apart, but the first spike in one row begins a foot before the other row of spikes, so that by cross-section the spikes are one foot apart.

It does not sound very safe from the descrip tion, and at the foot of the tower there is a tablet with this inscription:

"All persons climbing this tower do so at their own risk," for if one false step is taken there is nothing to stop a person from falling —Barbara Nixon, H.VI.b, Krome

A Special Day in Paris

We arrived in Paris on the week-end of the 24th August last year This is an important day in the history of Paris, as in 1944 on this day Paris was liberated, and we were fortunate enough to be there for this celebration.

All the important buildings were floodlit; they looked magnificent as they are nearly all built of a very bright stone One of the highlights of the decorations was the huge tricolour flag sus pended under the Arc de Triomphe, above the eternal flame commemorating those who died for France during the wars Many other buildings were decked with tricouleur banners, some about fifty feet long

On the Sunday morning we went to Notre Dame to the special service Inside the cathe dral, which was packed with people, were to be seen the flags of many battalions borne by ex servicemen The great organ was playing, the choir singing, and the priests chanting. This was an unforgettable experience To add to the atmo sphere, the light was shining through the many stained glass windows, and one in particular— the famous Rose window

—Joan Cornish, P.VI.a, Krome

A Visit to Pompeii

On our way to Australia our boat stopped at Naples. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and the old volcano Vesuvius was quite visible, with some smoke slowly emerging from it against the back ground of the blue sky.

We travelled along a dusty road, with its many houses and small gardens on both sides, and we noticed that all the fences were made of black rocks, lava thrown out during the eruption of the Vesuvius Soon we arrived at Pompeii, and our guide, who spoke several languages, drove us along a road towards tall columns, and a group of buildings—the old town of Pompeii

It looked like a ghost town Yet some of the buildings looked as if they were new, as they had pictures on the walls, swimming pools in the gardens, and stone statues of Roman figures. But other buildings had no roofs, and tall columns which must have belonged to a temple stood around without apparent connection with each other Our guide explained that these columns belonged to a once magnificent building which was called the Forum In this place the popu lation of the town gathered, and discussed life and politics The streets were very narrow and were laid with large cobblestones, and only the high-wheeled carriages of the noblemen could pass over these streets

We also saw a small pool with a lovely figure of Venus in the centre.

Our guide explained why these buildings of the two-thousand-years-old city have been pre served until now: Vesuvius erupted quite sud denly and covered both Pompeii and Hercu laneum with the thick layer of ash, killing all the people and animals, covering the houses, and so preserving them. We saw figures of Romans preserved in gypsum keeping their hands above their heads, as if this could save them from death. We also saw a figure of a dying dog in a museum which is among the buildings and ruins of Pompeii.

The destruction of the two cities was a great tragedy for those living in them, but it gave us the opportunity to see how these Romans lived, what their pleasures and sorrows were. Thus the eruption of the Vesuvius helps us to recon struct the lives of the ancient Romans

—Carmel Gottelieb, L.V.g, Fitchett.

Madame Tussaud and her Waxworks

Whilst we were in London we visited Madame Tussaud's waxworks show From a guide we learnt the story of Madame Tussaud's exhibition

She was born in Switzerland, where her uncle made wax models of the diseased limbs of his patients For a hobby he made small models of his friends in wax, and was so well known that the cousin of King Louis XV of France asked him to go to Paris He began to make life-size figures His niece, Marie Gr6sholtz (later Madame Tussaud), joined him, and made models of the court and Royal Family of France In 1789 the French Revolution began, and Madame Tussaud was put into prison She was forced to model the heads of people who had been guillotined. She lived on evil-smelling soup and mouldy crusts, and slept on straw With the end of the Revolution, she was freed, and sailed to England with her son.

She opened her exhibition of wax figures in London, and later showed them in Scotland Later, in a shipwreck near the Irish coast, all the wax figures were lost, but Madame Tussaud remade them from their plaster casts Finally, she settled in London, and to-day her great-great-grandson, Bernard Tussaud, is chief artist at the famous waxworks show

—Margery Davies, L.V.d

Fiji and her Inhabitants

The Fijians are the natives of a group of 300 islands which are marked as Fiji Islands in atlases. But Fiji is really a cosmopolis—there are Indians, Chinese, Samoans and Brahmins, as well as quite a few white people The Indians form the largest section of the population, there being Indians from all the parts of India

Well, I am going to write about the Fijians. As most of you know, they are dark-skinned, tall, very muscular, and they have fuzzy hair. They work hard when in need of money, and are very good hunters and fishermen. They are a very care-free and happy race.

Although most of them live in villages, some come to live in the towns. In the village every night a "lali" or drum is beaten about sunset, and everyone is quiet to listen to the chief, who says aloud all the work that is to be done in the village the next day.

So, early next morning, everyone gets up, has his or her breakfast, which consists of boiled kassava or taro, and perhaps fish. (Kassava and taro are root vegetables, and are dug up each morning by the womenfolk.) After breakfast all the men go off to work, carrying cane knives, hoes or rakes, or anything that may be needed for their work.

The women stay at home in the village, wash the children and their clothes, and do all the house hold chores that any housewife does. Also they might weave a mat or baskets or fans out of coconut palms They are very deft at these jobs, and their fingers move expertly in and out of the leaves The women provide their own firewood, too The children who are old enough go to the village school.

At night, when all the men at home and the chief has commented on their work and told them the duties for the next day, "yagona" is served This is a drink made out of the roots of certain plants The roots are dried first, then ground into powder and mixed with water. While "yagona" is being served, the people sing songs and clap hands rhythmically. The Fijians have very good singing voices, and sing harmoniously in four different parts Sometimes they sit under the stars and sing all night, drinking "yagona" all the while

One of the greatest honours a stranger can be accorded by the Fijians is to be asked to drink "yagona" with them. They all sit around a great pot of the "yagona" and clap while a young boy or a girl, dressed traditionally, dances and serves this drink.

All the tribes obey their chiefs. If there is any quarrel anywhere or if they are not satisfied with their work in the mines, the managers always call their chief, and whatever he says is obeyed without question

They have an excellent community feeling, and do their best to help their fellow-men It can be said quite safely that the Fijians are one of the happiest and most home-loving races When ever one is met, whether high or humble in rank, whether a stranger or not, he always greets one with a smile and "Mbula."

C Stuart Tompkins

JENNIFE R HARDIN G Equal Du x of College, 1952

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DOROTH Y ALEXANDE R Equal Du x of College, 1952 Senior Government Scholarship

Their community life is gradually being broken up as each man goes to live in the town Some times he takes his family with him Also, it is unusual to see a rice field owned by a Fijian man.

I hope that when you have a holiday you will come to the paradise island of the Pacific—Fiji —J. Choudhari, H.VI.b.

My Home Town

I live in the small and beautiful town of Tal langatta, which is situated 40 miles east of Albury It is on the Mitta Mitta River, and two miles from the waters of the Hume Weir The town itself is made up of one long main street with a few other small streets

The country is very hilly, with numerous rivers and streams running in the valleys Many willows and poplar trees are to be seen, mainly along the water's edge Behind the town is a high hill which seems to be protecting the town from any outside danger

Tallangatta is by no means a quiet little town, for there is always something to do, whether it be swimming, riding or playing tennis The swim ming pool is in the Mitta Mitta River, rather deep, and with a swift current The willows at the edge droop into the water, and from these we dive

But when winter comes our pleasures vanish, because the rain begins to pelt down, the rivers rise swiftly, and the dangerous floods begin to rise The town is below water level, and the rain water banks up, for there is nowhere for it to run away This is why Tallangatta is to be moved The Hume Weir is to be extended, for more water is needed, and we are in the way Bolga, the site for the new town, is on a hill overlooking the waters of the weir, and it will make a beautiful town A few houses are to be moved, but most of them are too firmly fixed, and they cannot be shifted Thus they are sold to the government, and in exchange the owners are allotted a block of land and given a new house at the site of new Tallangatta

The old houses then belonging to the govern ment are pulled to pieces and the material used for other purposes Bolga will be completed in three years' time, and we will be able to stand on the hill and look out over a blue sheet of water —Elizabeth Milnes, 14 yrs., Berry

The Italian Lakes

One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited was the Italian lakes region What im pressed me most was the peacefulness that per vaded the waters, and a beauty that could not be found anywhere else in the world The water was deep blue, like that of the Mediterranean, and the trees and shrubs were reflected in the placid waters

After a short drive through a pretty lane, we arrived at Stresa, on Lake Maggiore I was very inspired by the sight of the blue expanse of water, with small islands dotted here and there, with the sun shining brilliantly on the white buildings, which greatly contrasted with the blueness of the

heavens above It was an awe-inspiring sight, with the mountains in the background rising up magnificently, as if to guard the beauty of the lakes within their undulating folds

The town of Stresa was quite small, but there were many shops with their wares all outside the doors, selling hats, scarves, post cards, jewellery, walking sticks and sunglasses, and many other novelties to lure the unwary traveller. It was really a quaint sight, with the little narrow streets running in all directions, with very old trams taking the corners at dangerous speeds. The people seemed to take life with ease, sauntering about in the sunshine, swimming, or enjoying a glass of Chianthi wine with their friends at one of the street cafes, served by a white-coated waiter

Towards sunset the singing of the birds could be heard in the trees, and as the last warm rays of the sun gradually went down the sunset was one that I shall never forget. I have never seen such golds, crimsons and pinks mingled together to create such glory

At last, when the colours gradually faded, the outlines of the mountains could just be seen with the pale orange of the sky still visible In the distance the voices of the Italian fishermen came through the dusk, mingled with the gentle "lap-lap" of the wavelets touching the sand on the shore A piano accordion could be heard playing very faintly, the sound carried on the evening breeze The air was rich, and it flowed like wine through the velvety blackness of the approaching night

I was gazing at the beauty about me, when my eyes rested on a straight stately tree Yes, it was the Australian gum, and I was very pleased to see one so far away from home.

A white peacock strutted proudly through the gardens, where the scent of the magnolia and frangipani were intermingled with the jasmine creepers By the shady paths were ponds where fat green frogs croaked with delight and happiness on their lilies in the sunshine

Truly it was a beautiful place, and after spend ing a few more sunny days in Stresa, my parents and I returned to London, and I have never enjoyed a holiday so much as the one I spent in the Italian lake district.

—Marie

Thomas, 16 yrs., Diploma, Fitchett

Coles Bay, Tasmania

Coles Bay, on the east coast of Tasmania, is a tiny recess in the large Oyster Bay It is a peaceful, isolated place, being 27 miles from the nearest small town, Bicheno, and 40 miles from the larger town of Swansea

At each end of the semi-circular stretch of beach about a mile long is a tiny settlement The first settler was a Mr Ron Richardson, who is the owner of "The Chateau" and the little surround ing chalets where families board during the holi day season Mr Richardson has made a small dam to supply "The Chateau" with water, and he generates his own electricity

At the other end of the beach a Mr. Bester has formed a small settlement

He owns a little store, from which the several campers and the very few permanent inhabitants, fishermen, buy

their provisions. This end of the beach is rocky, and is not used for swimming A jetty has been built, and a small supply ship, "The John Frank lin," calls regularly, bringing provisions from Swansea

Coles Bay is the answer to a sightseer's dream. After travelling slowly for seventeen miles along a road which is scarcely more than a bush track, and which winds and curves to avoid large gum trees or frog-infested swamps, one suddenly gets one's first glimpse of Coles Bay After such a weary journey, the picture one sees through the trees gives a thrill A semicircle of glistening yellow sand slopes gently into pale green, mirror smooth water, which as it deepens merges into sparkling blue, and in the tiny coves and inlets becomes varying shades of purple Behind the little beach, "The Chateau" and the little cream brick chalets nestle amongst gums and Oyster Bay pines. The Hazards, three huge granite moun tains (Mt Dove, Mt Amos and Mt Mason), rugged against the lovely azure Tasmanian sky, overlook the peaceful scene as if they were pro tecting the chalets from any lurking danger On the other side of these mountains lies the ever rolling ocean.

For hikers and mountain climbers Coles Bay is an ideal place There are short, easy tracks to tiny peaceful coves known as Honeymoon Bays; and to a small beach called "The Fisheries," where the few permanent fishermen live, and where the couple of annual campers stay. There is a slightly rougher walk across hills thickly carpeted with wildflowers to a little ocean cove called Sleepy Bay. There is a steeper track lead ing over the "saddle" between Mt Amos and Mt Mason to a large ocean inlet called Wineglass Bay, because of its flask shape. To the rocky summit of Mt Amos is a steep, strenuous climb over slippery granite rocks, up ravines, through short, thick scratchy undergrowth, and over slushy, rich-green moss The magnificent expanses of scenery that one gazes at from the summit make the climb worth while For the artist, photo grapher and sightseer, the summit of Mt Amos would seem like Paradise.

On one side, the calm, clear, green waters of Coles Bay lie glass-smooth in peaceful sleep Far, far beyond the little bay faint blue hills overlook the town of Swansea. To the right are stretching plains with lagoons split on them On the other side is a splendid view of Wineglass Bay The waves are deep evil blue in the "neck" of the "flask" and green in the "bowl," and are capped with fierce white foam which surges around the treacherous rocks and churns up the dark deposits of slimy, slithering kelp

For the naturalist there is an unlimited source of materials for study For instance, on the beaches, there are several varieties of sand. On the beaches at Coles Bay and Wineglass Bay there is the ordinary type of sand grain But the sand at Sleepy Bay and at the Fisheries is composed of tiny granite chips

The rock formation in the district is interest ing On the mountains huge rocks are balanced in most precarious positions. In some extremely high stones there are various types of rock in

layers At Sleepy Bay, in places, the rocks are quite a vivid orange

Growing in the district are numerous varieties of gum trees, and a type of pine that grows exclusively in that region, called the Oyster Bay pine The hills are thickly covered in wildflowers of many varieties and colours, among which curious fauna roams Kangaroos have often been seen, and we were fortunate enough to see a small hedgehog

The flora and fauna of the area are so similar to those in parts of New South Wales that a theory has been formed which states that Tas mania was once joined by a long peninsula to New South Wales, and not to Victoria.

Coles Bay is an ideal place for the fisherman. The amateur may sit on the rocks and pull up all types of fish. The keener fishermen may set the nets and catch anything from gummy sharks and leather jackets to trumpeter, a delicacy There is also a cod bank, and one morning the men in our party caught over 200 cod in one hour and a half. Lurking in the deep rock crevices in Sleepy Bay is an abundance of cray fish. To lure them slowly to the surface of the water, with their red claws clutching a piece of meat tied to a string, then to slip the hand net swiftly under their red backs is a thrilling experience.

Swimming at Coles Bay, with three lovely granite mountains to look at, and without the fear of sharks, for which the water is too cold, is indeed very pleasant.

Coles Bay is a place full of interest and excite ment for everyone.

—Ena Smith, H.VI.b, 16 years, Fitchett

A Visit to a Sultan's Palace

Johore is the southernmost state of the Fede ration of Malaya It covers an area of 7000 square miles. From the city of Singapore it is a drive of fifteen miles across the island, and a mile by a causeway across the Strait of Johore The capital of Johore is Johore Bahru, and the Sultan has his home there The Sultan was absent in England, but we were allowed to see through his palace

We entered the grounds through a granite arch, and drove through gardens of exotic flowers and trees to the cream-coloured palace The state flag was fluttering in the air, and we could hear the sounds of the guards' salute as we reached the palace proper

We wandered through the spacious rooms and along a maze of marble corridors adorned with trophies of the chase There were many stuffed carnivorous beasts such as tigers There was a hall crowded with elephants' heads, tusks a yard long and elephants' and buffaloes' legs cut off at the knee, gold-mounted and with glossy hoofs The pride of the collection was a vicious-looking rhinoceros, shot in Africa Many photographs on the wall showed the Sultan at various moments in his hunting trips

The next hall we saw was full of banquet fur nishings: lavish services of gold and silver plate, glistening teapots, coffee urns, meat dishes, goblets and every variety of table and domestic utensils,

gleaming with gold and silver sheen, with cutlery to match It was like a vision of Aladdin's cave

In the banquet hall were long tables of price less teak, standing on the white marble floors. W e climbed the marble stairs to the reception room, where the Sultan sits in state on his throne to give audience On the wall of this room was a huge oil painting of Queen Victoria.

A vast collection of rare pottery was in another room This collection included Ming vases and other products of the Orient for centuries Each had its own beauty. Most had figures and flowers painted on them, and the most striking one had

a dragon in gold In here were preserved price less masterpieces made more rare by the passing of time

There were some rooms which were decorated in the old Chinese style These rooms had views of the blue hills on one side, and on the other a grassy slope, then the Strait of Johore Finally we visited a room where the insignia and regalia of the Sultan were kept There were many jewels here, including the Double Dragon of China and the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and St. George.

—Mary Chan, H.VI.b

—Stuart Tompkins, Photo

TH E CORONATIO N PAGEANT , 5th JUNE , 1953

Groups in the Quadrangle

Original Contributions

SENIO R SECTIO N

Elizabeth, Our Queen

Elizabeth, our Queen!

The Empire's own, beloved head, To thee we bring our hopes and prayers May you, the daughter of a great And noble King, be granted strength, And courage, and abiding love. Your burden, borne so willingly In these stern times, will not prove light, But we have faith in you, our Queen May you, the pride of far-flung realms, Look back to that glad, golden age

Of the great queen whose name you bear May you bring England once again Unto her own great destiny, Elizabeth, our Queen.

—Gillian Anderson, 16 yrs., H.VI.a, Fitchett,

The Dream

Slowly the smoke curled laxily skywards Gently the mist hung low overhead, Wistfully an owl called, deep in the bushland The birds were flying, singing, home to bed

Silvery the moon rose, high above the mountains, Pale ghostly fingers hung as searchlights in the sky, Stars like glowing candles showed a pathway in the heavens, And upward, on toward them, did I fly.

Moving now beside me was the figure of a tiny horse, His glossy mane and tail were flowing gently out behind, His small dilated nostrils sought the welcome scent of freedom, And his silver hoofs a whitened trail defined

Suddenly above the horse a pair of golden eagles Glided on before me, neither moving e'er a wing, I heard a fiddle playing, and it seemed the very mountains Raised up their voices, and began to sing

Swaying now beyond me was a dainty gipsy maiden, Around her curly head I saw an opal-coloured sea; Upon the rocks the mermaids sat, and all were softly crooning, "Come to me, oh come, oh come to me."

I turned toward them, turned we all, and down ward did we falter, The waters closed above my head; I heard the singing still. I drifted down and down, into the blue depths of the ocean, And all alone was I, as on a hill.

The fishes darted in and out, their fins and tails glistened, The scaly backs were coloured as the purest autumn dawn, My hands reached out to catch them, but I felt them not at all, As I rose up to the sunlight and the morn

I rose above the water, to an arch of windy bridges, Formed by gold-tipped clouds above a calm and peaceful lake, The rippling bubbles glittered, then they dark ened, disappeared I heard a crash, alas, I was awake!

—P Dixon, V.b, Cato

Shades of Light

A blurred, dust-pricked thread of light Passed hesitantly across the room. A bowl of roses was its haven, And it glided caressingly among them, Painting the scarlet and snow-white petals With palest lilac shadows. The light faded suddenly, Moonlight trickled into the room, And shed a soft radiance Which the roses assumed and glorified

—M Gibbs, Diploma, Fitchett

Night

The sun, with brazen glory, disappears; The mountain heads, no longer flecked with red, Are deeply blue against a sky of pearl, Which gently, swiftly deepens until all Are one in perfect harmony of shade, The night's tranquillity envelops all; The breathless hush holds in its magic spell Each creature—none dare stir lest he should mar The mystic warmth and calm security Belonging to the cool dark depths of night: And here is truth—the beauty of the night— And perfect peace, which God alone can give. —Lesley Andrew, H.VI.a, 16 yrs., Berry

The Lonely One

Poetry inside her, Bottled up inside her, And she couldn't get it out— Running in the meadows, Gazing at the blue sky, Smiling at the sun, —Poor one, lonely one She wanted to laugh, to shout, to sing, But in her helpless world of silence She couldn't do a thing Poetry inside her, Bottled up inside her, And she couldn't get it out— You see—Elizabeth .. . is dumb . . .

•—A

Korman, 15 yrs., P.VI.b,

A Beautiful Tradition

Fitchett

On a day towards the end of February, North London Collegiate School in England celebrates Founders' Day, which corresponds in many ways to Parents' Day at M.L.C. The main building of this school is 150 years old, being at one time the country residence of the Duke of Chandos, and in the true old English tradition it has a secret passage and a spiral staircase Frances Mary Buss, the founder of the school which has recently celebrated its centenary, was very fond of daffodils. On Founders' Day each girl brings one golden daffodil, and in a long procession during the morning Assembly, the flowers are banked up beneath her portrait on the platform in the Assembly Hall. Of course, spring is just begin ning in England at this time, and the girls are still in tunics As these are brown with cream blouses, the colour scheme in the hall is most pleasing

By this tradition other people benefit, too, as the beautiful flowers are sent to people in hospital, to cheer them In this way the founder is remem bered, and pleasure is brought to others by a charming act of homage to a great pioneer in women's education

—Pat Stocker, Hon.VI.b, Fitchett

The Grape Vine

A toddler in the Kinder Asked the captain of her class, The captain asked a big school girl, Who asked a Leaving Pass The Leaving Pass went further And asked a Next Year girl, Who ran and asked a friendly Pro., Who had no clue at all And so she asked a prefect, The pre., she asked the staff. Miss Dahle went to Dr Wood, Who, with a happy laugh, Immediately consented To start a big appeal, And gather in the money From near and far afield. And so off went Miss Dahle And told the busy Pres., Who spread the word around the school, Till it reached the Lower Threes. These joined in the chorus Which stirred up one and all, And spurred them to the effort, For a new Assembly Hall

-—Barbara Lewis, V.a.

A Petunia Puzzle

A man plants a certain number of petunias, but the following morning he finds that one third of them have been eaten by snails, so he plants another fourteen petunias As only one tenth of the petunias are eaten this time, he decided not to plant any more. There are 27 left. How many petunias did the man plant in the beginning?

(Answer on back page.)

—Margaret Rosenthal, H.VI.b, Cato.

"These Old Shades"

Turning up Barker's Road, which forms the boundary line between Kew and Hawthorn, the visitor sees the turreted tower and spire of the Ladies' College, recently founded by the Methodist Church of Victoria. It is built in the early decorated style of Gothic architecture, with gabled wings, to which the bay windows and flanking towers impart an agreeable variety of line, and it is picturesquely situated

Not many years ago Hawthorn was a village containing a population of a few hundreds, scat tered over a large area which comprised two parks and many spacious paddocks. To-day (1888) it numbers ten thousand inhabitants, and includes within its municipal limits seven churches and three State schools.—Excerpt from "A Pic turesque Atlas of Australia," 1888

—M Wilkins, P.VI.a, Fitchett

Members of Staff

Do You Know These Members of Staff?

1. A number of sheep, drawing.

2. Boy's name, what a boy is to his parents.

3. Main station on the line to Albury.

4. The trunks of trees are made of

5 An early bushranger

6 Windows are made of ——

7 Opposite of long

8. River in Victoria.

9 A letter of the alphabet, a thread of metal

10. Not cold, part of the face.

(Answers at end of Magazine.)

—Margaret Hirons, P.VI.a, Fitchett

On "Tracking Down" a Criminal

(Inspired by "Thinkers at Work," Part I, Section 2.)

With hat pulled down o'er false moustache, You sally forth to spy

Upon that dangerous criminal, With scar across his eye

Through lanes and eerie streets you creep, To watch him all the day. You take a job at "Charlie's pub" To see who's "in his pay."

In vain you try to corner him— You sit hours in a tree To watch him sleeping in the park With cramp in either knee

At last you've got a "red hot" clue, His shoes are number eight Alas, you read the evening news, "Criminal Caught"—too late!

Woe to your dreams of large reward, For "nabbing" a dangerous killer: You discard them all (with the boots that you wore), And relax by the fire with a "thriller."

—Beverley Wood, H.VI.b, Cato.

Foxies' Hangout

This interesting spot is about six miles from Mornington, and is, as its name implies, a place where dead foxes are hung up on a great, twisting gum tree

A few years ago the foxes and rabbits were great pests in this district, and the farmers did their utmost to exterminate them. A little later the government made a law which said that all farmers must kill' any pests seen on their proper ties. The farmers here thought the law was very unnecessary, as they were already doing this

Notices stating the details of the law were posted at all crossroads, and the gnarled gum tree was chosen as a place to hang one which could be seen by all the local people. The near-by farmers were annoyed by this, and immediately decided to show the authorities how very active they always were in this matter They all agreed to hang from the limbs of the great twisted tree

every animal classed as a pest which they found on their properties.

This naturally led to great competition between the farmers, each organising frequent hunts on his fields. They shot the animals, they trapped them, they poisoned them, and they devised many other ingenious methods of killing them These they hung from the great tree, each farmer marking his score on a board nailed to the trunk The competition became so keen that they even brought snakes, crows, dead sheep and cows; in fact, every dead animal that could be found to add to their scores.

As we came upon this tree for the first time its gruesome spectacle reminded us of the roadside gibbets of long ago But, in reality, it is only the result of a competition started by some humorist on the Mornington Peninsula —Rosalind Johns, 14 yrs., V.a, Cato

Happiness

(With apologies to A A Milne.) We had Thick grey Winter type Stockings on; We had Gloves on, Too What's more, We had A smile To go With the weather; The temperature? Ninety-four!

—Diana Gill, P.VI.c, Cato.

My First Riding Lesson

I was on my way to my first riding lesson, feeling very excited and rather self-conscious in my new (rather too large) jodhpurs I wondered what kind of horse I would ride; perhaps a beautiful black horse or a golden chestnut with a flowing mane, or perhaps just a sweet-faced brown one with gentle eyes and a gentle dis position. But my reverie was interrupted as the bus which was carrying me to my destination stopped with a jerk outside the riding school I would soon know.

The riding mistress came forward to me as I walked into the saddling yard She asked me to follow her, and soon I was standing beside my steed, which, alas for my dreams, was a sturdy brown cob who seemed entirely oblivious of the happenings around him. Impatient to be in the saddle, I hauled myself from the ground and proceeded to swing my leg across the horse's back. But my steed suddenly came to life and swung round, so that, instead of landing in the saddle, I found myself behind it on the horse's rump. In a frantic effort to pull myself into the saddle I dug my heels into my mount's sides and pulled myself forward; but, alas, my steed faithfully obeyed the signal to move forward, and his sudden

movement caused me to overbalance, and this time I found myself seated astride his neck Un accustomed to this sudden weight on his neck, the horse lowered his head, and I slipped gracefully to the ground, only to receive another jerk as my horse pulled his head up again

At last, with the help of the mistress, I managed to mount and move out of the yard, but when the order came to trot I found myself at cross purposes with the horse, and it was some time before I became accustomed to the rise and fall of his back. I'm afraid that after an hour or so's riding my whole body seemed shaken out of position, and I yearned to be on steady ground once more.

Eventually I returned with my instructress to the riding school and rather shakily dismounted After my first riding lesson I was shaken and stiff, but extremely pleased with myself for at last I had realised my greatest wish; I had ridden a horse!

—Elizabeth Manfield, V.a, Cato

Le Jaguar

(A Translation from the Poem by Leconte de Lisle.)

Beneath the curtain of the steep mountain ridge, The light falls down like flakes upon a pool, And the dreary pampas, where the shadows stretch, Quivers vaguely in the evening cool.

From marshes bristling with high, coarse grasses, From sand, from tree-clumps, and from naked stone, Signs of ill-omen mount, scattered and rolling, In the midst of the stillness, towards the great unknown

The moon which shines above, so cold and hard, Reveals the river of dully bubbling mud; Shining across the thick network of branches; Gleaming on alligators, hungering for blood

Along the banks are some, twisted, deformed, Snapping their iron jaws in savage greed. Others, with bodies like the bark of tree trunks, Lie still, for they have satisfied their need

But now, 'tis the time when, coiled up like a snake In the forked tree, the fur-clad hunters' lair, Eyes half closed, and muzzle half-upraised, He knows the scent of living flesh is there.

Gathered with steel muscles, the jaguar prepares His claws and teeth for the approaching fight. His whiskers now he smoothes with his pink tongue, He ploughs the bark with deadly tear and bite.

Spiralling his supple tail, he lashes out with it; He hits the trunk of the mahogany tree in deep Rage Then he lays his head upon his rigid paws, And, growling softly, seems as if asleep.

And now, we see him, silent, motionless, Amidst the boughs, like a stony block A great pampas ox proudly enters the clearing, Head held high, and unprepared for shock

The ox takes three steps—fear roots him to the earth; He brushes the tree where death is lurking dire; A chill of fear drives through his shuddering flesh, From eyes all streaked with agate, blood and fire.

Stunned and staggering on powerless limbs, He bellows—wildly—fear holds him in check— And the jaguar, from the crook of the branches, Unbends like a bow, and springs upon his neck

The ox gives way, tearing the earth with his horns, Beneath the blow which forces him to bend. But then he rushes blindly with his rider Racing over plains which have no end

Hampered by marshes, rocks and clutching bushes, Over moving sands piled in a dune, One, blind and bleeding, the other strong and firm, Racing beneath the pallid glimmer of the moon

Rushing onwards towards the far horizon, They plunge into the blackest parts of space. From time to time, the rumble of their racing, Muffled by night and death, revisits the fatal place

—Shirley Merrylees, H.VI.b, Cato

Firelight

The firelight flickers, falling on the hearth In dancing flames of crimson and of gold; It tints the darkened roof, the panelled walls, The row of old bronze jugs that catch and hold In pools of amber, clear and bright The warmth and colour of the morning light

The dull red glow of coals, that smoulder fiercely, A pool of rosy light rings in the room, A sudden crack of sparks, and tiny rockets Blazed into stars, are dancing in the gloom; With glowing lights the shadowed corners fill, Then die to darkness and the room is still.

•—Margaret Walters, V.a, Krome

A Wind Nocturne

Far up the mountains the wind in the gums Rustles and shivers, incessantly hums, Whistles and sighs to a slow lilting tune, Soft-serenading the cloud-shadowed moon

Darkness increases, and small rabbits run Fleetingly, out of their burrows, in fun Weird mopokes call, and the cries of the bush Mingle together, the wind breathing "Hush."

Now all is dark, and reduced to a sigh, The wind on the gums slowly floats to the sky, Sifts its way sadly through masses of cloud; Finally dying to rest, in their shroud

—Elsa Hepburn, 14 yrs., V.a, Krome

The Gully

The Gully is cool and quiet, Here and there a single shrill note Of a bellbird pierces the silence, Or a brilliant flash of colour Breaks through the trees, and disappears From view.

Men are at the quarry, Trees are being felled, A car roars by, There is a scuffle and a growl, A drooping rabbit is caught in the jaws Of a dog.

With reckless abandon the horses enter the gully Rider and ridden are as one as they fly Under branches, over puddles, Swerving and swaying, Cutting a path through the biting wind, Leaving behind them A frightened walker, A scuttling mongrel, And the echo of thundering hoofs

Evening enfolds the Gully, Her rough tracks lie peacefully, No longer battered from above. The moon creeps over the hills And pours through the trees a tattered sheet Of light

—L Gault, H.VI.a, Fitchett

Music Camp, 1953

To the sound of trumpets and the crashing of cymbals we were awakened from restful sleep each morning at a quarter to seven. Another day had commenced at the fourth music camp at Geelong Grammar School

Some energetic tennis players played matches, and keen musicians practised long before the Reveille sounded. Most of us stayed in bed as long as possible, just leaving enough time to get ready before breakfast, which was at a quarter to eight. Still half asleep, we stumbled along the passage to the bathroom, which was a scene of activity Beds made, and the floor half swept, we scrambled downstairs to breakfast. Any late comers were asked to sing a grace composed on the spot, a thing which most of us avoided with the greatest of care.

Each of the tables possessed a name, such as Allegro, Largo, Tutti, Maestoso, and so on Every two days we would change tables, and so get to know more fellow-students and tutors. Professor Bishop, the founder of Music Camp, and the camp host, always sat at a table on a platform in the centre. Fun and laughter was heard at each meal, and sometimes the tutors would arrange "skits."

After breakfast came "duties," which meant drying cutlery and glasses by the dozen, and the setting of the tables for the next meal "Duties" only came one day a week, thank goodness. For

others there was tidying of dormitories or scrib bling a note home to parents

At a quarter to nine hard work began Each day we had three periods before lunch, the after noon being left for recreation. The first period would be taken up with chamber music, the second with tutorials, and the third with orchestra rehearsals. Morning tea came at a quarter to eleven, and dinner at one From the end of dinner until half past two we had "Two legs on four legs" or rest period The afternoon being free, or comparatively so, cricket and tennis matches were played. On two afternoons we went by bus into Geelong to the Eastern Beach, and another day we had lunch, and spent the after noon at Point Lonsdale.

Tea came at a quarter to six, and an hour later square dancing This was great fun, and each night except one we had it on the lawns, with a piano and microphone to aid us. The evening concert, given by tutors or students, was always at a quarter to eight in the marvellous music hall. This hall has French windows along two sides, and often we used to sit on the terrace in the cool evening air, with the music floating out through the open windows. We also had student concerts at five o'clock each afternoon in the Music Hall Supper was at the conclusion of the evening concert, and then bed, before ten thirty

Both Sunday mornings we had a chapel service in the School Chapel, which is a most inspiring place to enter and to worship in. One of the students officiated at the pipe organ, and others took part by reading the lessons. I have very happy memories of my first music camp —Wendy Renkin, 15 yrs., P.VI.d, Fitchett.

Shakespearean Drama

Mistress: When shall this class meet again? In thunder, lightning or in rain?

Pupil: First lesson to-morrow, Miss (aside) Hope it's not as bad as this

Next Lesson

All: Hail, hail, hail. Pupils and mistress all hail!

Mistress: (pointing to unfortunate girl) Who was the Prince of Cumber land?

Pupil (aside): The Prince of Cumberland! This is a step O'er which I must fall down or else o'er leap, Otherwise she'll in me keep.

Mistress: Is this homework which I see before me

So very badly done? Come, let me see it

Pupils: Now we'll have some fun. (sotto voce)

Mistress: Last night's work was very bad, By far the worst we've ever had— So to-night I'll set you double.

Pupils: Double, double, boil and trouble, Tempers boil and also bubble.

—Rosemary Balmer, 14 yrs., V.a, Cato.

A lonely bird

Evening

Winging high above a blackened cypress tree, Outlined by gilded rays of light

From the final silver of the sun

A vivid sky, Draped with chiffon clouds, Encrusted with the stars— Bright gems of night. A pastel land, With here and there a light Glittering in the evening's misty quiet

—Beryl Wild, 15 yrs., P.VI.c, Cato.

Melody

The moon shone down upon the heath, While Squire John watched and held his breath: "Those gipsies trespassing again," he swore, "And haven't I warned them off before!

Ve-ry well," he gritted, "I'll have them all jailed, Those vagabonds!"

Then suddenly his ruddy cheeks paled For the moon rose high behind the clouds, And, shrilling to a sobbing pitch of lonely ecstasy, A silver spiral of notes arched through the clear night air,

And rained sparkling to the ground, Where a gipsy boy sat with his old violin, His brown fingers tightening it under his chin. Aind dark eyes, they crowded round the camp-fire flame

As dark hands beat time to the music that came, For this music that captured both their heart and soul

Was part of their Romany heritage bold. They were chanting so low of the gold days of yore,

When they knew no bond and they knew no law, But proud people had wandered the earth young and green—

And their dark eyes filled with their golden dream, While the haunting music, it dipped and it soared, Then like a bird it flew heavenwards

The moon shone down upon the heath, While Squire John watched and held his breath— The moon sank low behind a cloud, And the gipsies, on seeing him, crouched, tattered but proud,

And Squire John cannot unto this day Explain why he turned and slowly walked away —Anne Kornan, 15 yrs., P.VI.b, Fitchett

No Way of Escape

He crept along on his hands and knees, keep ing down amongst the bushes His quarry was sitting on the lawn enjoying the sunshine Sur denly there was a yell as the creeping figure flung a rope round his neck

"Come along now, Fido," said his master "Don't make a fuss. You have to have your bath."

—Margaret Collins, V.f, Fitchett

En Masse

In the back of the dictionary There you will find The multitude nouns Of the animal kind; The names of the groups, Of the herd and the huddle, They'll put you, I know, In a horrible muddle The multitude nouns come from Things that they do, What they are, or they sound like, Or look like to you—

A "kindle" of kittens, A "chowder" of cats, A "harras" of horses, A "blindness" of bats; The alliteration may help When one sees A "chatter" of children Or "busy" of bees, A "blush" of young boys, And to add some variety, A party of prelates Is known as a "piety."

It is hard to believe, Yet they say it implicitly— That a group of subalterns Is called a "simplicity"; A "gossip" of women— What term could be apter For a group who discuss Every new social chapter? There are many more nouns—• I could give quite a few— But for finding the rest, I will leave that for you

—L.A., H.VI.a, Berry

V.f on a Hike

At 7.30 one Saturday morning a little group of V.f girls hurried down Collins Street to the station Here they joined a fast-growing crowd centred around the form mistress

The girls looked very attractive, one having some new jodhpurs, which had arrived from the Taylor's the day before

Just then the lid of the picnic basket fell off, and Miss McKay said to Dorothy, "Clapperton, please!" Soon after the train arrived, and Miss McKay cried out in vain, "Doolan up girls," as they all piled into the carriage

At last they arrived at Bell-grave, where the Station Master's Clerk reminded them of the time of the last train in the afternoon

Then some of the girls boarded the puffing billy for Fern Tree Gully while to the Carruthers went

The hike began well, the girls tramping happily over the grass, which was still wet with Dew They passed through Fields and a lovely Green wood, where they sat and ate their lunch.

Then in the afternoon they pushed on, Jennifer having a great fright when an enormous Collie jumped out at her and gave her a Sharp nip

Coming to a lake, they saw some Boyce riding in a canoe, so a few girls decided to hire one from the near-by sheds and go for a Roe. But all that was left was a wobbly-looking raft which they hired They went aboard, and suddenly Lena cried: "Steer to the Wright, or the Raft ('11) topol ous on to that Cra(i)g!"

Then a voice from the bank called out, "Ward all you girls come here at once, please, or we'll miss the train!"

—Lisbeth Rankin, V.f.

Circe

(who detained Odysseus and his men on their way back from Ithaca.)

As soon as dawn had flecked the morning sky with red, We came upon the isle of Aeaea, the home Of Circe, a goddess of beauty, with a voice like a woman's.

From morn to night through the isle does she roam.

We approached the coast and brought our ship into the haven

For two whole days and nights sprawled on the beach we lay, With thoughts of numerous perils and troubles we all had suffered

We set out to explore after dawn on the following morning.

Having climbed a rocky height which promised a view of the isle, We saw Circe's home amidst oak scrubs and forest trees, Silently we drew nearer, to wait for the goddess, But nothing we heard but a gently blowing breeze

Some of us took refuge in the porch of the castle, And her voice was heard singing as she wove on her loom

Then we stole up to her mansion, trying to attract her attention

She opened the oak door and bade us enter into her room.

Beautiful chairs with trimmings of silver she gave us to sit on;

To eat we had cheese and barley meal, honey flavoured with wine, But into this dish she placed a powerful type of drug, And with a wave of her wand turned us all into swine

Tearful and sad, we were as helpless as lost children, Until Odysseus appeared with all the rest of our men, Then the spell was broken, and we were free once more

From the beautiful Circe, who will not trap us again

—Sonia Cartwright, 16 yrs., H.VI.b, Cato

A Straightforward Question

Add the square root of lead to the salt of xy And parse the result; then take from 2pi; From this, of course, you'll be easily able To find Cicero's place in Elndeleeff's table The answer should be in inverse variation To the rate of exchange of dollars per nation, Which is easily proved in the following way— By timing the number of words in a day That are uttered in simple harmonic rotation By the laws and the rules that govern flotation Of circular bodies under parallel forces Produced by the work of a million of horses, Converted to elephants by Hannibal, who Wanted to use them to win Waterloo. Make comments in French on the answer obtained, And make sure that your symbols are clearly explained, For the benefit of the examiner, who Might possibly be in a muddle like you.

—"Matriculation Student" (J.D.), H.VI.b, Fitchett

Sonnet for the Coronation

Ring out all bells upon the joyous day, And all the Empire rise to toast its Queen With pledge of faith, renewed and ever green; Let all the loyal subjects in her sway, Be joined in prayers for peace, that her reign may Be one of truth and light, which shall be seen By all this troubled world, and what has been Of old our England's pride, be still her way Although twelve thousand miles of tossing foam Divide us from the pageant of the crown,'— —For in the past far England's sons did roam And scattered wide her kingdom and renown— Yet on that day shall fly unto their home Our prayers for her, on whom fate must not frown

—J A Deacon, H.VI.b, Fitchett

Silhouette

The calm water lay as a mirror, The sun was reflected above, Yet brighter than all in the heavens, The slender, white form of a dove Hovered close o'er the head of the Master, In the shaft of a dazzling light, As he stepped from the banks of the Jordan— The Day that would banish the Night

—P. Dixson, V.b, Cato.

The following contributions are commended:—• "Parklands at Sunset," G.S.; "A Trip to the Reef," M.C.; "Newcastle," M.G.; "The Monster Machine," L.T.; "Hastings Cave," M.S.; "Drought," S.M

MIDDL E AN D LOWE R MIDDL E SECTIO N

Farewell, Queen Mary

Queen Mary—we all loved her, That kind and gracious Queen; And we all mourned the passing Of one we did esteem

Although we never saw her, We know that she could bear Every kind of trouble With courage, faith and prayer.

But she has left her grandchild, Elizabeth by name, To share with us the glory Of a great and noble reign -—Robin Williams, 13 yrs., IV.a, Fitchett.

Winter

Winter came with all its bareness, Stripped the trees of all their colour; Left them standing bare and lonely By the still and frozen waters, By the mountains, brown and gloomy, Silent, reaching up to heaven. In the dark and quiet evening No bright star came out to twinkle, Only wind that moaned so deeply, Groaned and whistled in the branches

At the dawning, grey and quiet, Loomed the mountains, lost in cloud High above the lake they glittered, Coated with the morning snowfall. Slowly, gently broke the dawning, Throwing lights ^>'er all the landscape Still the snow fell softly, thickly, Still the tall trees bare and lonely, Laden with the milk-white snowflakes, Waited silent till the springtime Should, with colour, reign once more -—Jennifer Robinson, L.V.d

The Ducklings and I

During the Christmas holidays I went to stay with some cousins of mine who live a hundred and forty miles from Melbourne. While I was there a Muscovy duck was sitting on fourteen eggs, and the ducklings were expected to hatch the Monday after I arrived.

On Monday I woke up at seven-twenty, fed the chickens and gathered the eggs. I had a look at the duck also, but no eggs had hatched yet Every time anyone went near her she would give a low quack, and I would say to her, "All right, I won't hurt you."

Monday went, Tuesday went, and still no duck lings On Wednesday morning I fed the fowls and had a look at the duck. I sprinkled some grain down in front of her nest She got off the nest and came over to me and ate her wheat. Just as I was going I had a look at her nest I suddenly noticed that an egg was hatching, and another, and another. I ran to the house to tell everyone

Some days later I came back from a fishing expedition, and my cousin showed me a box near the stove I looked in It was dark, so it took a minute to see what was in there. At last I saw some little tiny ducklings huddled together and cheeping loudly A few days after that all the ducks were hatched and were running about.

On days that were so hot that I could not keep the flies off my hands and legs, I would go stay with the ducklings for hours, and there would not be a fly on me for long, because the ducklings pecked them off

Some of the ducklings got chills and died, and when I came home there were only eight One had died when it was only half out of the shell. One day my cousin called me and told me to watch. She gave a low whistle, and seven little ducks came rushing down the path She counted them and said, "There are only seven there." But another one came running round the garden as though he were trying to pretend that he had never been missed

—Janice Martin, 10 yrs., Ill.b, Berry.

Dishes

Joan has to do her home work, John has to do his, too; Mum has found some darning That she really has to do; Jane thinks that she'd better Feed her little pup, And I'm the one that's always left To do the washing up!

—Sonia Reidy, 11 yrs., L.IV.b, Krome

Too Late

I had not time to close the gate, Too long I'd stayed in bed; A dreadful fear of being late Was with me as I fled.

The train I caught by just a yard, And breathless, found a seat; From train to tram I ran so hard, Marj Jackson I would beat!

At Barker's Road I did alight, And flew upon my way. The closed gates gave me such a fright— Alas! 'Twas Saturday!

•—Rosalind Terry, 12 yrs., IV.a, Fitchett.

The Delivery of the Easter Eggs

Mr Easter Bunny woke up on Easter morning He had only made about fifty beautifully decor ated eggs, so he must make some more. He got dressed quickly and went into his little kitchen He got out the ingredients—some chocolate syrup, icing sugar and flour. He mixed everything up, stirring it well He put it in little tins shaped like Easter eggs and put them on a little table in the sun to dry While they were drying he wrapped the other eggs in pretty paper and packed them into a basket. He did the same with the others Then he went to find his wheel barrow

Soon Mr Easter Bunny was at the first house, in almost ten minutes; you see he lived in the forest near by He opened the gate and went in and hid the first egg under a bush and the second under a tomato plant, for he knew there were two children there After about three hours he had delivered all the eggs because, as you know, an Easter bunny can run very fast.

—Beverley Kennedy, 10 yrs., L.III, Cato.

Home Thoughts

Bright stars in a velvet sky, A soft breeze fanning an eastern plain, Are calling me back, calling me back To the old free life I loved again.

A moon is rising over the hill, A haze of mist in the vale below Are calling me back, calling me back, Calling me home to the things I know

The long wide stretch of grassy plain, A winding track where the hoofbeats ring Is calling me back, calling me back, Back to my home where the stockmen sing.

The dear old river I've always loved, That winds for miles in its lonesome way, Is calling me back, calling me Anback, d I know in my heart I'll return some day

The giant trees with their limbs outstretched, And the cool, dark shade where the oxen graze Are calling me back, calling me back, As over the city's lights I gaze

These are the things I loved the most, And I left them there when I said farewell, But they're calling me back, calling me back, Back to my home in the wooded dell —Margaret Hagger, 13 yrs., IV.c, Cato.

Bush Fires

During Christmas, 1951, we went to Eden, New South Wales It is a lovely spot, with a camping ground and a creek near by. There was a farm house where you would buy milk, eggs and cream, and the town was about one mile away.

One day it was very, very hot. And the sky was a peculiar reddish colour. One man said it was bush fires, and he was right! They had started around Boydtown, which is about ten miles away. It was so hot that everybody had to sit in the creek. The wind was blowing in our direc tion, and the fires were getting closer and closer. A spark flew on to the hill opposite the creek, and all the scrub around it flared up Everybody at once got dripping wet towels and draped them over themselves

We were sitting in the creek, and our legs were very cold, while our faces were very hot All the hills surrounding us were alight now, and I dared not look Kangaroos, dogs and dead birds were all around us in the creek Big trees were crashing down all over the sand and road

Suddenly someone remembered the farmhouse! All the men rushed up, but it was too late It went in two minutes. All their family possessions gone! All they kept was their cockatoo We sat in the creek for four and a half hours After four hours it looked as if it might rain, but it didn't The fires eventually died down, but were still smouldering When we emerged from the creek we were black with soot and burnt from sparks We couldn't see a foot in front of us because the air was thick with smoke and our eyes were all swollen Everybody had driven their cars down on the sand, but we didn't have time. Luckily, nothing happened to our car and caravan, although everything around it was burnt

The news came through that two houses had been burnt in Eden, and two in Boydtown The men said the road was clear, so next day we went home, never to forget our holiday in 1951 —Heather Fryer, 12 yrs., IV.a, Cato

My Daily Struggle

Each morning as I shut the door ^ And face my horrid daily "chore — To breast the hill, to stand and wait For the trundling tramcar—always late

At last one comes upon my sight: "Kew, Cotham Road"—ah, that is right! But oh, to see the bulging side; It's packed again, but I must ride

The tram draws to a grinding stop, With bated breath I on it hop; I push, I shove, I wriggle in, Fitted in a sardine tin

My Roman nose is pushed aside By an elbow fat and wide, My toes are flattened in my shoe, Upon my head my hat's askew.

A sword is piercing my poor back, Perhaps a ruler or a rack; But one must learn to read and write, And so, ignore my tragic plight

The tram jerks to a stop at last, And from it shuffling girls are cast. While pouring through the single gate, We're hoping hard that we're not late

—Lois Becroft, 14 yrs., L.V.d, Krome.

A Walk After Dark

Somewhere in the distance a clock strikes. It is the hour of midnight, and the streets seem strangely deserted after the hustle and bustle ot the day-time, and more recently, the gay chatter of couples returning home from the theatre. All is silent, but for the distant rumble of a passing train, and the hollow clatter of our footsteps on the pavement The street is lighted at intervals, which only serves to make the intervening dark ness more intense

Vague shadows assume frightening shapes that leap up in our path, only to be recognised as some familiar object. As we turn the corner our hearts are gladdened by the welcome sight of home Thankfully we run the last few steps to the gate, then hurry up the garden path to the front door Quickly we insert our key in the lock and with a sigh of relief step inside

—Judith Hope, L.V.c, Fitchett

Fish Bowl

I was very sad to read in the news that the Melbourne Aquarium was burnt out on 28th February, and that all the fish perished I wish Mr Butcher, Director of the Game and Fisheries Department, would build us an Aquarium like the one I have read about in the National Geo graphic Magazine This one is in Marineland, Florida, U.S.A. This Aquarium is called an oceanarium or giant fish bowl, because instead of the fish being in separate tanks, they are all in together, including tiger sharks, porpoises, sting rays, seals and tropical fish. It is built near the sea in the form of two big tanks, and the water is pumped up from the sea There is a concrete path around it, and by going down stairs you come across two hundred port-holes, to see the fish in their natural surroundings It would be wonderful if we could have one like it

—Marion Kelly, L.Ill.a, Cato

The Ant Totem Man

Along Macdonnell's red-ribbed crags

The dark-eyed ant man goes, The fierce sun glistens on his skin, The hot stones sear his toes.

He sees below the long flat plain, All murky with the heat, And far away the white mirage Invites with calm deceit.

This brown-skinned ant-man owns this land: The rocks and valleys give Rich stories from his ancient line, In them his fathers live.

In hidden caves he keeps the stones, Recording all his race, Thus, as he strides along the ridge, The pride glows in his face.

The hot sun sets behind the hills, The brilliant colour dies, The ant-man clambers to his mia, In slumber soon he lies

—Lynne Courtier, L.V.d, Berry

A Day in the Bush

I woke up one morning feeling strangely excited Then I remembered I was going up the bush with the family, so I hurriedly dressed and went to breakfast.

At last everything was ready Lunch had been packed, and the usual jobs had been done We were off! We drove for about fourteen or fifteen

miles and stopped in a shady place We stepped out of the car and marvelled at the scene before us We were on the top of a hill and could see a little through the trees. What a wonderful sight! On the side of a little bubbling stream were growing trees and flowers. Tall gum trees rose up into the blue as though they were seeing which could grow the tallest Everywhere there were little tree ferns and bushes of every descrip tion. On the horizon we could see blue mountains rising out of a white mist The grass sparkled brightly as the sun shone on it, and it crunched under our feet as it was still wet with dew.

As we walked through the bush, songs of birds floated to us on the breeze Whip birds cracked, kookaburras laughed, and parrots flew here and there, their bright feathers showing through the trees We walked past a big gum tree and came to a little clearing, and beyond that we heard a noise Tiptoeing up, for fear of frightening whatever it was, we came upon it suddenly In another clearing, like the one we had just come out of, was a lyre bird, dancing It was a male, and he had his beautiful tail spread over his back like a fan. He had made an earth mound upon which he was dancing Just then I slipped and fell on a tree branch. It cracked in half, and startled the lyre bird, which ran away

We went for another walk and gathered wild flowers; then at four o'clock we climbed into the car and drove home. When I went to bed that night, although I was tired, I dreamt about our lovely day in the bush

—Jillian Hallam, 11 yrs., L.IV.b, Fitchett

The Stream

Laughing through the leafy glen: To the song of robin and wren, Rippling over pebbles white, Never stopping all the night Rippling over shallow places, Where the brown trout have their races, Past ferns it glides, with sparkling gleam, On flows the tiny, singing stream.

—Marilyn Lechte, 12 yrs., IV.a, Cato

My Little Puppy

I have a little pup, And his name is Ben. He always guards his bone As a lion guards his den.

He's a playful little pup, With fur like shining silk And when his tongue is hanging out, You know he wants his milk

When he wants to play a game, He goes and gets his ball, And I throw it for him Against the garden wall

He loves to chase the cats And bite their big long tails, But when the cats chase him, He comes to me and wails —Anne Lee, H i yrs., Ill.a, Berry

My Kitten

I have a little kitten white, His name is Lucifer; He loves a drink of milk at night, And then begins to purr

He likes to play a game with me, Especially with a ball, He hides it somewhere in the house— Perhaps it's in the hall

He climbs into his basket, When it is time for bed, And then you really cannot tell Which is his tail or head

—Carolyn Whiting, III.a, Cato.

Fluffy Pussy

I have a little pussy, He's just a ball of fluff, He plays with me the whole day long, So gentle—never rough

I love his pretty, friendly purr, It's music to my ears; He climbs up in a tree for fun— I wonder what he hears?

Sometimes it is the birds, I think, That make him dart around, And sometimes it's the rustling leaves, That whirl along the ground.

—Nanette McLaughlin, 9 yrs., L.III.b, Fitchett

My Dog

I have a little puppy dog, Who's up to tricks all day, And always when I go outside He thinks I've come to play.

He doesn't like to have a bath, Though most dogs really do He has one nearly every week— I think that's fair, don't you?

I love my little puppy dog, Although he's often bad I sometimes have to punish him, Which makes me very sad —Judith Knell, 11 yrs., Ill.a, Fitchett

The Bluebell

Down behind the garden wall, Where green mosses grow, There I found a flower tall, With dark green leaves below.

Ringing, O, so sweetly, Swaying in the breeze— I'm sure a fairy planted it, There beneath the trees

For when the moon had risen, And made a silver dell, The pixies came a'dancing, And christened it "Bluebell."

—Lynne Thomson, L.IV.d, Berry

Fairies' Frolic

The dew is falling softly, To rest upon the ground; The birds are singing merrily, And fill the air with sound The fairies come a-dancing by, As lightly as the butterfly They scatter petals on the grass, But as the children gaily pass, They disappear from view —Jillian Hallam, 11 yrs., L.IV.d, Fitchett

Fairyland Fashions

Now it is cold in Pixie towns, The fairies take off their gossamer gowns, They dress themselves in warm array, Feeling that winter has come to stay

Some go to the shops to buy thistledown muffs, Or trim up their frocks with sweet rose-petal cuffs; The cobblers fix up the pixie boys' shoes, Preparing to keep out the winter-time dews

The wee folk are as busy as you and me, For they need warmer fashions wherever they be While we wear our woollies to keep out the cold, Those pixies and fairies do likewise, I'm told. —Leonie Hodges, 8 yrs., L.III.b, Berry

Riding

The horse was groomed and ready to ride, So I took up the saddle and went outside, I placed it on her big broad back, And rode her along the winding track

We went up hills and over rails, And followed the bushmen's muddy trails, Down hill we galloped at a speed, Digging up the farmer's seed!

The time was rapidly moving on, And I noticed the day was nearly gone, So I very sadly turned around, And went back home, on the same old ground —Glenis Jolly, 11 yrs., IH.b, Cato.

The Drover

The drover is a hardy man; He spends his life afar He's droving through the long, long day; He has a horse, no car

His home is on the wide, wide plain— The never-never land Of floods and droughts he has no fear; His hardy frame is tanned

To help him in his daily task, He has a comrade true, His dog, who knows each whistle call, Which tells him what to do

He brings his mob of sheep or steers A thousand miles or more, To feed the hungry city folk, Then home he goes for more —Ann Cook, 11 yrs., Krome

The Sea at Dusk

The sun reflected on the sea Looked such a pretty sight, The waves were calm, the wind was cool, Upon the summer's night

The rock pools near the water's edge Soon filled with water clear, And made a happy paddling-place For children playing near

The yachts that anchored in the bay Were rocking to and fro; The waves that blew against the sides Made froth that looked like snow

The crayfish in the baskets Were tied up to the pier, The people as they passed them by Thought they looked very queer

The sun had slowly sunk to rest, And darkness now drew nigh, The lighthouse light flicked on and off, From cliffs so steep and high —Glenis Jolly, 11 yrs., Ill.b, Cato.

JUNIO R

The Coronation

The Coronation will be here. And all Australians then will cheer Everyone will shout and sing, And all the churches' bells will ring, May the Queen so happy be, For that's the wish of girls like me! —Helen Hooper, 9 yrs., Junior IV.b, Fitchett.

The Ivy

The ivy taps on the window each night, And when it taps it gives me a fright. I think it's a fairy trying to get in, Or a queer little gnome with a crooked chin —Fay Atkinson, 8z yrs., Junior IV.b, Krome.

The Fairy and the Spider

A fairy was caught in a web—heigh ho! The horrid old spider would not let her go What shall she do, The whole morning through, Caught by her wings in the web? Heigh ho!

"Buzz like a bee!" said a wise old gnome, "Then you'll be set free, and can fly away home!

When a bee says Buzz-zz!

And kicks up a fuss, The spider's afraid," said the wise old gnome

So the fairy buzzed like a bumble bee, The spider rushed out as fast as could be, "Bumble bee, go!

You'll tear my web so," Then off flew the fairy, so glad to be free.

—Lauris Taylor, 9 yrs., Junior IV.a, Berry

Bush Fires

Thes hills are blue against the sky, And summer's sun is riding high, In shady vales the dry leaves fall Amongst the withered grass so tall

The hills are red against the night, By careless people set alight, And leaves and grass and trees flare red As flame and smoke soar overhead

The hills are black against the light, And will not be a pleasant sight Until the earth, refreshed with rain, Springs green with grass and leaves again —Joyce Hagger, L.V.d, Krome

Limerick

There was a young lady of Kew, Who went to visit the Zoo: She stood on a chair To look at a bear; He got one, and looked at her too! •—Ruth Arnold, 12 yrs., IV.a, Fitchett

SECTIO N

The Bee

The bee takes pollen from the flowers, He works in the hive for hours and hours, When he has enough, he makes some honey, Then I go and buy some with some money

—Dianne Ferguson, 8i yrs., Junior IV.b, Berry.

Rumbling

Rumble, rumble, little cart, Get me home before it's dark, O'er the pleasant big high road, Across the bridge with a heavy load, Rumble, rumble, little cart, Get me home before it's dark

—Judith Sprigg, 8i yrs., Junior IV.b, Berry.

My Silkworm

I had a little silkworm, I fed it every day; Although I kept it in a box, It tried to get away I got some mulberry leaves next door, And watched it grow quite fat, And then my silkworm disappeared Into a small brown hat So after weeks of waiting I looked one day to see A lovely creamy butterfly Looking up at me!

—Robin Dane, 9 yrs., Junior IV.b.

My Garden

I love my little garden, I water it each day, The gardener always thanks me, An d offers me some pay But really it's my garden, And so it's up to me T o water it and care for it, So I refuse the fee —Jo y Halliday, 10 yrs., Junior IV.a, Fitchett.

A Trip to Mt Slide

Daddy took us to Mt Slide in the Easter holi days W e went to Kinglake and then across to Mt Slide W e visited the holiday camp, where there were swings, a tennis court and a sports ground They make their own electricity there, and one day the machine that makes electricity caught fire and was burnt out They had to buy a new one

On the way back home we saw some wallabies The first one we saw stood in the middle of the road, and Daddy had to stop the car until the wallaby made up its mind which way it wanted to go The next wallaby hopped across the road in front of the car and bounded down the hill W e arrived home quite late, tired and happy after our day in the hills -—Anne de Jersey, J.IV.a, Krome.

In My Garden

In the centre of my garden Stands the birdies' bath so cool, Each day we wash .and fill it, T o make a lovely pool

Last night the thrushes came to splash, They made a pretty sight; I counted twenty birds in all— Imagine my delight —Helen McQueen, 8 i yrs., Junior IV.b, Berry

The Rabbit

A little rabbit ran over the lawn At break of dawn; He had a little white tail He left a trail

He wore a pretty suit of blue, With buttons, too He sat right down and nibbled a root, In his best suit —Brenda Willis, 9 yrs., Junior IV.a, Fitchett

The Wild Clematis Fairy

Down the silvery seed pod With a breeze to make them red, T o where the little elves Cuddle down to hide themselves; Into fluffy beds they creep, Say good-night and go to sleep —Judy Cockrem, 9 yrs., Junior IV.a, Krome

Sprinkle, Sprinkle

Sprinkle, sprinkle, little hose. Sprinkling near the briar rose, Watering all the flowers gay, Sparkling, sparkling all the way, Sprinkle, sprinkle little hose, Sprinkling near the briar rose.

—Barbara Houghton, 81 yrs., Junior IV.b, Krome.

Night Time

When I go to bed at night, With my candle for a light, I snuggle down in my comfy bed, An d on the pillow put my head. An d if I find I cannot sleep, I start a game of counting sheep. —Bernice Waters, 10 yrs., Junior IV.b, Krome.

Answers to Members of Staff Puzzle

1 Miss Flockart 2. Miss Jackson. 3 Mr Seymour 4. Dr. Wood . 5 Mrs Kelly 6 Miss Glass 7 Miss Short 8 Miss Mitchell 9 Miss Dwyer 10. Miss Hotchin.

Answer to Petunia Puzzle

Twenty-four petunias

Acknowledgment of Contemporaries

The Editress wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following school magazines: "Th e Brighton Grammarian," "The Carey Chron icle," "The Caulfield Grammarian," "Coo-ee," "Th e Corian," "Th e Excelsior," "Fintonian," "Th e Gate," "Th e Lauristonian," "Th e Malvern Gram marian," "Th e Melburnian," "Th e Michaelian," "Th e Mitre," "Palate and Petticoat," "Pallas," "Th e Pegasus," "Th e Scotch Collegian," "Th e Swan," "The Unicorn," "Wesley College Chron icle," "The Record," and any others which may have been unintentionally omitted

Silver and Green

DECEMBER, 1953

Editor: LOUIS E GAULT

Editorial

This is an age of depression Never has the world been in such an unhappy state, say the leaders in the Church, politics and business. The man in the street is confused and develops a "couldn't care less" attitude There are numerous weighty conferences proposed which seem to offer hope of more friendly relations, but over and over again obstacles arise that prevent their realisation

However, we do not have to look far before we see the signs of the work of hopeful men and women There are the gigantic schemes of fighting disease that the World Health Organisation is promoting, the use of B.C.G vaccine and the provi sion of better hospitals. Through U.N.I.C.E.F. the children are being cared for in countries which have been ravaged by war The educational standard is being raised wherever possible, and everyone is given the opportunity for it through

the work of U.N.E.S.C.O Then we see the atti tude to Asia improving Instead of arrogant imperialism, friendliness is being engendered The Colombo Plan has offered opportunities for free interchange of talent, and countries are given every encouragement to develop their poten tialities When we look nearer home we see the public conscience aroused to deal with the question of slums and mental hospitals. Lastly, the vast amount of travel that is being done nowadays forces people to realise that those of other nations are not so dissimilar to themselves

As far as we are concerned, it is our duty to have a victorious attitude to life W e must show by our actions that we are not going to allow the problems of our own lives to absorb and crush us W e will work and go on hoping, for "if winter comes can spring be far behind?"

Assistant Editors: LESLE Y ANDREW , SHIRLE Y MERRYLEES

Magazine Committee: Miss L Mitchell, Gillian Anderson, Jennifer Deacon, Ena Smith, Margaret Stewart, Patricia Gray, Rosemary Horton, Anne Kornan, Beryl Wild , Judith Wilkinson

School Diarij

June:

Tuesday, 2nd: Coronation of Elizabeth II — "Long may she reign!"

Wednesday, 3rd: Back to school after a very pleasant vacation

Friday, 5th: Our tribute to the Coronation, "The Coronation Pageant," was presented in the morning All forms in the School contributed items, and it was very well organised and produced by Miss Dwyer and all other members of Staff, to whom thanks are due.

Some Senior girls attended the Government Coronation Pageant in the Exhibition Building at night

Monday, 8th: Matriculation girls visited Mel bourne Technical College to see how a television programme is made A dozen young debating enthusiasts were hostesses to Round Table debat ing teams from Melbourne Grammar and Scotch, in the Music Hall So enjoyable were the dis cussions that private sessions were conducted dur ing supper time

Wednesday, 10th: The Coronation Pageant proved so popular that it was presented again, this time to parents, who seemed to enjoy it as much as we enjoyed doing it

Friday, 12th: This morning, in open period, Senior Assembly was addressed hy Dr T H Coates, who told us about Danish folk high schools

Friday, 19th: Mr Chinnery spoke to Senior Assembly about trusteeships in Tanganyika and New Guinea

The Boarders held their Annual Birthday Night Those day girls invited by boarders enjoyed them selves very much

Thursday, 25th: The School attended a Corona tion film session in the Palais Theatre, Glenferrie

July:

Friday, 3rd: A debate was held between Cato and Fitchett on the topic "That Heredity Has a Greater Influence on Character than Environ ment." Fitchett won the day by a narrow margin Independence Day was celebrated by the sing ing of the American National Song.

Friday, 10th: Dr Cook gave us a very interest ing talk on "The Situation in Europe To-day."

In the evening the Senior Girls' Dance was held at Tudor Court All who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves

Monday, 13th: Brawn versus Brains! The Asso ciates and Prefects played a cricket (?) match, which resulted in a victory (?) for the Associates (Brawn).

Friday, 17th: Even those who did not "parlez francais" greatly enjoyed the French play pre sented in Open Period

The Scripture Exam.—no comment!

After the Scripture exam., mid-term, and a Walking Club Week-end, which resulted in many interesting (?) photographs Monday, 20th: Canon Bryan Green spoke to an inter-school S.C.M meeting Friday, 24th: A very varied Music Recital was presented by Senior Students of the Music School Friday, 31st: The speaker in open period was Dr A Kempe, who spoke about work in Children's Courts and juvenile delinquency

August:

Thursday, 6th: "In exams., when the questions are hard and we're not very sure of the work Thursday, 20th: The School was greatly honoured by a visit from Her Majesty Queen Salote of Tonga, who laid the foundation stone of the new Junior School.

Friday, 21st: The School Play, "The Zeal of Thy House," was presented in the Union Theatre on Friday and Saturday nights Words here would be insufficient—I refer you to the Dramatic Notes. As a result of the play, the Dramatic Society presented a cheque for £100 to the Assem bly Hall Fund

Tuesday, 25th: The School hockey team played the Scotch hockey team, and lost—3 goals to 1 goal

The choir sang at a Mission to the Nation broadcast Thursday, 27th: Recordings for the headquar ters of the United Nations were made by the choif

Friday, 28th: End of Term II Saturday, 29th: Fifty fortunate girls, in the care of four teachers, departed for a fortnight's holi day in North Queensland and on Magnetic Island

September:

Tuesday, 15th: Beginning of Term III A little sad for those who are leaving in December Thursday, 17th: Our prefects were honourably defeated by a basket-ball team of prefects from Carey

Friday, 18th: The morning was spent in music, with the Senior House Choral Contests, our good friend, Dr Floyd, adjudicating Cato won the day by a quarter of a mark from Berry, with Fitchett only half a mark behind. The closest results ever

The School baseball team was defeated by a team from Wesley Wednesday, 23rd: The German Club held a successful evening of music and drama in the Music Hall

Thursday, 24th: Back to School Day Many Old Collegians came back to view the scenes of

"T o greet again the rule we knew."

their schooldays, and were entertained by a pro gramme of poetry and music

Friday, 25th: A successful Science Evening was held, thanks to the work of Mr McKnight and Senior Science Students

Tuesday, 29th: Egg Day for Epworth Hospital W e received £26, and the packing of the record total of 3600 eggs was done by Miss Ball

Wednesday, 30th: The annual visit of the Registrar of the University to help matriculation girls choose careers

October:

Friday, 2nd: The School Service was held in open period, and Dr Woo d spoke on "What I Believe."

Monday, 5th: The Prefects' Baby Show! Some were very hard to recognise—they were all such sweet little babies!

Friday, 9th: A debate between Krome and Fitchett, on the subject "That the Film is a Better Medium of Expression and Entertainment than the Legitimate Stage," resulted in a victory for Krome Congratulations!

Monday, 12th: Miss Eileen O'Keefe's Dramatic Company gave a presentation of "Macbeth" in Fitchett Hall, which was appreciated very much by all girls who saw it

Tuesday, 20th: Brigadier Field spoke to Senior Assembly about Australia and the United Nations

Sunday, 25th: Reception of church members (boarders) at Auburn Methodist Church

Monday, 26th: S.C.M Tea, folk dancing and a film called "Children of the Waste Land."

Tuesday, 27th: Lower Middle School Swimming Sports, which were won by Cato

Thursday, 29th: Middle School House Music Contests, in which Fitchett successfully vanquished Berry and Cato (equal second) and Krome

Friday, 30th: Scripture Exam, (see entry of 17th July for comment), and then mid term In open period the Rev. Charles Gallacher told us about youth work in Australia and other coun tries

November:

Tuesday, 3rd: Return from mid-term—to work, to work!

Friday, 6th: A very enjoyable Music Recital was given by the Middle and Lower Middle music students.

Exams, began for the Leaving girls.

Monday, 9th: University College exams

Wednesday, 11th: Intermediate exams, began.

Sunday, 15th: The Old Collegians' Service was held at Auburn Methodist Church

Friday, 20th: The Senior School Swimming Sports were held Congratulations to all com petitors

Monday, 23rd: The Old Collegians came out to school to enrol girls who are leaving as members

Tuesday, 24th: The final School Communion Service was held at Auburn Methodist Church.

Monday, 30th: With pale, yet calm demeanour, matriculation students presented themselves for examination

December:

Friday, 4th: Parents' Day As usual, crowds of parents viewed our varied displays

Friday, 11th: For many of us our last School Assembly, and finally our last Speech Night. There is little we can say, so—

"Ol d School, keep guard about us still, Good-bye, good luck to you! "

—Shirley Merrylees.

THE VISIT OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN SALOTE, OF TONG A

O n Thursday morning, 20th August, the School was honoured by the visit of Her Majesty Queen Salote of Tonga She came as the guest of Dr Wood , whom she had known during the thirteen years he had lived in Tonga W e were also especially proud to welcome Her Majesty, as her sister had been a pupil here some years ago

Fortunately, the morning was bright and sunny, and the Senior School formed a guard of honour from the main gate along the drive to the front door At about half past nine the Queen and her party arrived, accompanied by a motor cycle police escort

The Senior School then proceeded to the main quad., where Elsternwick M.L.C and our Middle, Lower Middle and Junior Schools were already assembled Very soon Her Majesty, Dr Woo d and the official party arrived, and a most memor able assembly was conducted, which included the Tongan National Anthem, a hymn, "Now thank we all our God, " a Bible reading, and prayers Her Majesty then spoke to us before she laid the foundation stone for the new Junior School, which is being built in the south-east corner of the school grounds As many girls were anxious to take photographs of this, she graciously posed for them

The Royal party was then conducted around the school They went firstly to the Science Block and then to the Music Hall, where the School Choir and Madrigal Group sang for them They also were shown the Senior Studio, where Miss Tyler presented Her Majesty with a school hymn book, bound in green leather, embossed with a star, the gym and the swimming pool

W e were sorry that the smiling Queen of Tonga could not stay longer with us, but we feel very privileged that she could visit the School while she was in Melbourne.

May God bless Queen Salote and Tonga

CONGRATULATIONS

To Robin Wright, Old Collegian, who has received one of the highest musical degrees in Europe, Licence de Concert from the Ecole Normale de Paris (which is directed by Alfred Cortot) Robin, who learnt piano at M.L.C before proceeding to the University Conserva torium, has been awarded a distinction which only one other Australian has hitherto achieved

MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF NURSING

(Contributed by an Old Collegian.)

The Melbourne School of Nursing was formed in April, 1950, at the instigation of The Royal Melbourne, Fairfield, Queen Victoria and Women's Hospitals, as these training schools felt that with the rapid increase of specialisation in present-day hospitals, it has become increasingly difficult to give a nurse a sound basic training in any one hospital

This means that the student nurses training at the Melbourne School have the advantage of working in the above hospitals and the Royal Children's Hospital, giving them far wider ex perience than any one hospital is able to offer.

A further aspect of the School which is new to Australia is the system of "study blocks." The nurses are given all their lectures in these "blocks": eight weeks of preliminary lectures, four weeks at the end of the first year, and six weeks in both second and third years In this way theory is given before practice It also means that whilst

working in the wards there are no exams, to con tend with, although follow-up lectures given in the hospitals are important

As a member of the first school, I should like to say what a wonderful experience it has been taking part in this new venture of nurse training, and hope that girls thinking of taking up nursing will want to find out more

-—Mary Patten.

RECEPTION OF CHURCH MEMBERS

The largest number of new members in the history of M.L.C was received into church mem bership at Auburn Methodist Church on Sunday evening, 25th October After full preparation the following 37 boarders were received into mem bership on profession of faith: Margaret Adam son, Margaret Alp, Marlene Ashman, Julie Bell, Berice Callander, Ethel Chandler, Annette Clark, Elizabeth Cowan, Sue Crothers, Jennifer Dew, Barbara Diprose, Wendy Dowty, Patricia Hand, Margaret Harris, Merna Hirst, Rosalie Hunter, Norma Kubeil, Eleanor Lade, Ruth McKay, Valerie McPherson, Heather Marshall, Barbara Marshman, Elizabeth Milnes, Betty Moon, Marion Nixon, Nola Perkins, Ai Leng Quek, Lorraine Rabie, Judith Roe, Jan Searle, Lynette Start, Helene Thompson, Barbara Thompson, Judith Webb, Aileen Weeks, Palma Westwood, Margaret White The Principal conducted the service, which was made most impressive by the sincerity of the new members The text of Dr Wood's sermon was, " I live by faith in the Son of God " (Galatians 2: 20)

Coronation Pageant

The 5th June, 1953, was a memorable day. After weeks of organisation by Miss Dwyer and Miss Powell, a pageant was produced to celebrate the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Many items were written by form mistresses and girls The programme is printed below, but gives little idea of the originality, ingenuity and vividness of the performance

Form L.IV.c Boadicea

IH.b The Coming of Christianity

L.III.a Alfred the Great

III.a King Canute

L.III.b William the Conqueror

IV.b The Crusades

IV.a King John and Magna Carta

L.IV.b The First Prince of Wales

L.IV.a The Black Prince Hon. VI. Chaucer

IV.c The Wars of the Roses

Diploma Caxton

L.V.b Christopher Columbus

L.IV.e Sir Walter Raleigh L.V.a Seeds of Empire (Drake)

P.VI.a ) p.vi. d 5 V.c v. f V.a L.V.c L.V.g L.IV.d V.e L.V.f V.g V.d V.b L.V.d Hon V I L.V.e P.VI.b IV.d IV.e P.VI.c

Hon VI Hon VI

Shakespeare

Growth of Empire (India)

The Trial of Charles I Growth of Empire (Canada)

The Making of the Union Jack Puritans and the American Colony Flora McDonald John Wesley Boston Tea Party Growth of Empire (Australia) Nelson and Wellington Growth of Empire (New Zealand) Prison Reform (Elizabeth Fry) Cries of Old London Poor Laws

Accession of Queen Victoria Florence Nightingale Children in Industry Famous Personalities of the Vic torian Age

Winston Churchill Looks Back Coronation Regalia and its Signifi

Presented bq the Girls of M.LC

-Cover Design by Beverley Wood

School Activities

Student Christian Movement

Members of S.C.M. have had a very interesting year Our fortnightly study of "Bedrock Ques tions," by J C Jamieson, has opened up many new channels of thought, and I am sure we have all benefited from the discussions that arose from each study.

During open periods we have had several most interesting speakers

Dr T C Coates told us about life in Denmark, and in particular about Danish folk high schools

Dr Kempe spoke to us about his connections with Children's Courts, and told us many touching stories about juvenile delinquents

Rev C Gallacher told us about youth work in England and Canada

The highlight of the year was the visit from Canon Bryan Green on 20th July W e had tea in the gym with members from other schools, during which we wrote down questions we wished Canon Green to answer The questions were the sort that most of us have asked ourselves at some time during our lives, and we shall always remem ber the helpful, practical advice he gave in his subsequent address

Our final tea meeting was held on Monday, 26th October The tea was followed by folk dancing, led by Miss Kerr Later we saw a film, depicting the position of Australian aborigines, entitled "Children of the Wasteland."

A final lunch-time service will be held on 19th November, when all groups will meet in Fitchett Hall W e are hoping to have Dr Woo d speak to us, perhaps giving a summary of the studies of "Bedrock Questions."

There have been several happy inter-school functions during the year, including a folk dance at M.C.E.G.G.S on 17th October, a very success ful camp at Mt Evelyn during the May holidays, and a service at St Peter's, East Melbourne

All members of S.C.M would like to thank Miss Horsman and all other study circle leaders for making this such a helpful and happy year.

Devotional Notes

Once again this term, we have met before school each Wednesday morning for a short devotional service, under Dr Wood's leadership

Recently Dr Woo d has read from Dr Fosdick's book, "Th e Meaning of Faith," and has pointed out to us the importance of faith as a funda mental principle in Christianity. He has given us most helpful address on "Faith's Greatest Obstacle," the problem of pain and death O n other mornings Dr Woo d has also referred to extracts from the Rev Alan Walker's inspiring book, "Heritage Without End."

A few more girls have been attending Devo tional this term, but we would be pleased to see

many more taking this opportunity for quiet prayer and thought. As Dr. Woo d regularly gives up his time each week to guide us, he would be encouraged to see many more girls present —An n Ensten

United Nations

Since the mid-term break in second term the United Nations Club has been extremely active Girls throughout the school have spent time knitting rugs for Korea The result is that 36 rugs, more than 100 extra squares, and some articles of clothing have been handed in Girls belonging to the U.N Club thank all who have so enthusiastically co-operated. W e also had two guineas to hand in to help the work among chil dren in Korea

During our open periods we have had three speakers Dr Cook spoke to us on the present day situations in Europe Another very interest ing talk was given by Mr. Chinnery, who spoke from his own experiences on Trusteeship in Tan ganyika, Ruanda Urundi, Belgian Congo and New Guinea During U.N Week we were very fortunate in being able to hear Brigadier Field, who works with the U.N. He spoke to us on Australia and the United Nations

Our one film has been shown at our lunch time meetings It was a documentary on United Nations activities A member of the committee gave us an explanatory commentary on it Lunch time talks have been given by Miss Horsman about Switzerland; Miss Kellaway, who outlined the trusteeship system; Miss Betts, who gave us some glimpses of Yugoslavia and other countries, and Dr Buckle, who gave us a great deal of information about W.H.O . (World Health Organisation)

The U.N case and notice board in the cloisters is always kept well supplied by members of the committee The United Nations Club would like to thank Miss Kellaway for the untiring energy with which she has supervised the club's meetings this year W e all hope that in future years the U.N Club may be as successful as that of 1953 has been

—A . M. Benjamin. —B J Wilkinson

Debating

Firstly, as promised, Miss Dwyer gave the talk on "Public Speaking," which was of extreme in terest and value to those who attended. W e thank her very much Next we had a very social round table debate with Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar, and soon after we had a very ener getic one with Melbourne High School

At second term's Inter-House debate, Fitchett convinced Cato "That Heredity Has a Greater Influence on Character than Has Environment," but in the finals Krome defeated Fitchett on the

topic, "That the Film is a Better Medium of Expression and Entertainment than the Legitimate Stage." In his reports Dr Woo d said that the standard of debating had improved considerably, but that some debaters should use their notes less He also stressed the value of learning the art of speech

At our lunch-time meetings some potential Oratory Cup winners debated, but as yet their style and manner need improving Nevertheless, next year's society should have some interesting speakers.

The Junior Debating Society has taken root and is now flourishing. "Balloon" and formal debates in Room 12 indicate that the years 1957, 1958 and 1959 should be outstanding ones in Inter-House debating, and a much looked forward to round table with Melbourne High Junior Debating So ciety to be held shortly will show their talents in this form of debating Melbourne High School have challenged us also to a formal debate after the exams.

In conclusion we would like to thank Dr. Woo d for his excellent adjudications, and Miss Powell and Miss Cerutty for the very great help they have given the society

—G Sage

Social Service

The School's social service work this year has been very successful Our warmest thanks go to Miss Dahle, Miss Cerutty, Miss Daniel and Miss Sutton for their invaluable assistance and for the large amount of time they have spent in helping us.

The hard work of Social Service Captains has certainly borne fruit Once again a great num ber of stalls and novelties has been arranged by forms, and the proceeds have been excellent

In Term I girls contributed £12-8/14/8 to various charities In Term II the amount in creased to £131/8/- Many forms raised money for Greek relief

It is very gratifying to note that the Egg Day Appeal total exceeded all previous records—3000 eggs and £20 in money The proceeds went to Epworth Hospital

T o the Coronation Gift Book the staff and girls gave £53/5/-

Girls have received a great deal of satisfac tion from helping at the North Richmond and Collingwood Missions on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons W e hope that this work may be con tinued in the future, providing, as it does, an opportunity for serving the community

—Pat Donnelly

TH E QUEE N OF TONG A A T M.L.C

Films

The following films were shown during second and third terms:—

Operation Crosswords England's Shakespeare William Shakespeare

A Tribute to W . B. Yeats. Rhythm of a City Eskimo Arts and Crafts New Scotland Wealth from Coal Defence Against Invasion (Disease). Jose Iturbi—Harpsichord Art and Life in Italy

Music in the Wind—History of the Organ Good-bye, Mr Germ From Magic Mineral to Modern Miracle (Coal) Cathedral City Princess's Wedding Day. Spotlight on Australian Ballet Nightmail Pygmies of Africa Antarctica, 1948 Carmen Folk Dances.

Kinc? Midas of the Golden Touch Barber of Seville The River Indian Background Scotland—Background for Literature Jordan Valley Meaning of Feudalism Medieval Village. The Brotherhood of Man King Penguins Tale of Two Cities

W e are very grateful to Mr Seymour for all the work he has done for this part of our school activities during the year

Club Notes

Senior Maths Club

This year the Maths Club has not met as regularly as in previous years, but our meetings have nevertheless been very interesting and profit able The attendance, particularly of Leaving girls, has been rather disappointing, but this is perhaps due to the fact that girls do not realise that Maths Club is not exclusively for those who do Maths At least 20 % of this year's members do not do Maths., and they have enjoyed them selves just as much as the others, and have not found our puzzles very difficult

In additions to puzzles and cryptograms, Miss Kellaway has given us some very interesting talks on the history of Mathematics as well as telling us some amusing facts about the origins of certain terms

In conclusion, we would like to express our sin cere thanks to Miss Kellaway, who has given up her time to lead our Club, and we hope that more girls will be interested next year

—Jean Webster

Walking Club

"Close up the books of learning, Follow the road that winds Over the hills and valleys; Calling to carefree minds, O tree and sky and river, Of days whose friendship binds."

Another year has passed, and this year our Walking Club has proved as popular as ever. In first term sixty girls set off in high spirits to Begley's Bridge After invading the town of Belgrave, we proceeded to our destination, where we ate a lunch of burnt sausages and squashed sandwiches, then hiked through to Sassafras, awakening all and sundry from their afternoon

sleep W e finally reached home to the strains of "Ouch, my legs," "Eh, have you a bandaid?" and "Never again."

Nevertheless in second term we again invaded Sherbrooke in greater force than ever, being 98 girls strong and six hardy mistresses, 104 in all for the week-end

W e hiked through the forest on Saturday and were supposedly sung to sleep at night, after which several of our members, shivering beside their beds, munched apples and applied baked beans to biscuits

On Sunday morning we held a short service and felt particularly then what wonderful oppor tunities for fellowship are given by a week-end away like this

Early on Monday afternoon we bade farewell to our host and we left "Marybrooke" in peace, all agreeing that we had had a wonderful time together

In third term we planned a mystery hike, but, owing to the many other school functions, this had to be cancelled, but we hope to have one after Speech Night

The club would sincerely like to thank Miss Kerr, Miss Daniel, Miss Howie and Miss Sutton for giving us such a happy week-end, and Miss B Jackson and Miss L Mitchell for their enthusiasm and untiring efforts in making our club a happy and friendly one

—M . H. Bennett.

Staff on Walking Club Week-end —P . Stocker, Hon.VI.b, Fitchett.

Camera Club

The Camera Club has had a larger attendance this year W e have been pleased to have Mr May and Mr. Tregonning from Kodak to give us interesting lectures and demonstrations of print ing, developing and enlarging W e have also had talks on how to take good photographs, and these were especially appreciated by the members who went on the Barrier Reef trip.

Several entries were sent in for the Inter-Schools Photographic Competition The club congratu

books have been purchased, including "Th e Film of Murder in the Cathedral," by T S Eliot; "The Duke of Edinburgh," by Thompson; "Goo d Luck to the Rider," by Phipson, and "Th e Man on the Donkey," by Prescott

Many thanks to the committee for the sterling work it has done, three lunch-hours out of five every school week of the year, for the benefit of borrowers and others Last, but not least, Mrs Coulson, for all her help in every way

lates Dawn Sorensen and Shirley Wellard, who gained honourable mentions, and had their photo graphs displayed in the Kodak Gallery for the final judging

In conclusion, the club would like to thank Mr Seymour and Mr McKnight for their interest and help during the year

—An n Ducat

Walton Library

Just on 600 girls have borrowed from the Walton Library this year, which is a record, and has helped to make this year such a successful one.

There have been several donations, including a number of pamphlets from the American Infor mation Library, "Coal Mining in Australia," and other publications from Broken Hill Pty Ltd., "Etruscan" Magazine, Australian and New Zea land Bank Lynnette Jacobsen has donated pam phlets and Netta Robinson "Life and Works of Robert Burns." W e thank the donors very much, and take this opportunity of reminding girls who are leaving at the end of the year that a very pleasant way of having oneself remembered in years to come is to donate a book to the library

During the year 195 books have been added to the library As well as adding many new inter esting reference books, an effort was made to build up the fiction library, and add to the picture files.

This term has been a very lucrative one as regards fines. With fine money collected, new

French Club

Les activites de notre club francais? Yo u will know all about them after reading below.

Nineteen hundred and fifty-three has been a busy and very interesting year for the French Club W e enjoyed a party at P.L.C., where Madame Cockerton read this year's set poetry, about which Professor Chisholm spoke, and where we enjoyed some lovely films.

—Shirley Wellard, Honourable Mention in Kodak Competition

—Margot Gibbs

The Lambs at Myrniong, November, 1952. —Daw n Sorensen, Honourable Mention in Kodak Competition.

Group on Walking Club Week-end Outside Marybrooke. —P . Stocker, Hon. VI.b, Fitchett.

In Term II we invited P.L.C to a return party, and Madame Cockerton and Madame Bracquart were invited as guests of honour We also asked Matriculation girls from Tintern, Lauriston, and Ruyton, but owing to a performance of "Othello" on the same night, only a few girls were able to come. However, all present had a thoroughly enjoyable and very voluble afternoon (the volu bility being mostly English, sad to state) The speaker at this afternoon was Professor Chisholm, who spoke to us on the relationship between the different languages of to-day. We also played a few French games, and some records, some of which were kindly provided for the occasion from the school selection, and some more modern

Society's competitions in September, and our suc cesses included the first prize in Grade I Dictee, which went to Joan Margolis. Full Alliance Francaise results are below

In closing, we would all like to thank Miss Dahle and Mademoiselle Braequart for the way in which they have so thoughtfully and untiringly helped us throughout the year's varied activities It is to them that our success in 1953 is mainly due, and we are all most grateful to them

—B Wilkinson

Results of Alliance Francaise Examinations

Poetry, Grade I—First Honourable Mention: Rena Opat, Valerie Klein Honourable Mention: Jacqueline Wood, Lynette Hall, Florence Jones, Janet Gawith, Joan Margolis, Joyce Choudhari, Ena Smith, Beverley Wood, Elena Kornan, Jean Webster, Alison Benjamin, Janet Widdicombe, Judith Palmer

Poetry, Grade II—First Honourable Mention: Joan Cother Second Honourable Mention: Paula Simpson Honourable Mention: Julie Robertson, Margaret Hirons, Eve McLennan, Anne Kornan, Nike Demetrie, Beryl Wild

Poetry, Grade III—First Honourable Mention: Rosalind Johns Honourable Mention: Judith Walker, Jill Martin.

Poetry, Grade IV—First Prize: Carmel Gottlieb Second Prize: Glenys Bull. First Honourable Men tion: Mary Oakley Honourable Mention: Esther Kiffer, Jennifer Robinson, Lesley Palmer, Helen Williams, Terrill Sloss, Margaret Hagger, Marli Albiston, Ruth Arnold, Patricia Stebbings

records which Joan Margolis brought for us The party ended with afternoon tea and a gramo phone rendering of "La Marseillaise."

Unfortunately, M.L.C was forced to withdraw from acting in the comedy "L'Anglais tel qu'on le parle," in conjunction with P.L.C. at the French Drama Festival However, several girls went to the festival, and spent an educational and enter taining evening The comedy was performed by M.L.C in Fitchett Hall, to commemorate French national day, and the Senior School enjoyed a successful and amusing performance, despite the difficulty of language Our sincere thanks go to Miss Dahle for her continuous help in preparing and producing the play The cast was as follows:

L'interprete

Betty Hogson

Mr Hogson

Julien Cicandel

La cassiere

L'inspecteur

Pat Stocker

Evi Dickins

Jean Webster

Joan Margolis

Lynette Hall

Patricia Donnelly

L'agent Gillian Anderson

Le garcon Katharine O'Neill

Prologue by Alison Benjamin

A large party from M.L.C. went to see the Alliance Francaise Society's performance of the set play, Moliere's "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme." This was found to be a help for the December examinations M.L.C fared very well in the

Dictee, Grade I—First Prize: Joan Margolis Honourable Mention: Alison Benjamin, Elena Kornan, Valerie Klein, Evi Dickens Pass: Laelia Burke

Dictee, Grade II—Honourable Mention: Florence Newbound

Reading and Conversation, Grade I—Honour able Mention: Jean Webster.

German Club

The German Club has again had a most success ful year under the guidance of Mrs Clahr Our first function for the year was a lecture to the Matriculation class, who had invited German students and their teachers from other schools to M.L.C. to hear Mr. Wiemann, Senior Lecturer in German at the University of Melbourne, to speak on "The Highlights of German Literature." Mr. Wiemann was kind enough, after his interesting talk, to recite the poems to us which had been prescribed for the Goethe Competition, and then we enjoyed an informal discussion

During second term we attended a German folk song afternoon at Wesley College Some of the German students from the University did some folk dances for us in Tyrolean costumes, which were most effective, and this item, together with the folk singing, made a very enjoyable afternoon

A few of the girls attended the German puppet show "Faust" at the Union Theatre with Mrs

TH E CAST OF THI S YEAR'S FRENCH PLA Y

Back (L. to R.) : Patricia Donnelly, Gillian Anderson, Lynette Hall,

Front: Joan Margolis, Evi Dickins, Jean Webster, Patricia Stocker Absent from Photo.: Katharine O'Neill.

Clahr last term and found it a great benefit to their work

At the beginning of third term all the German classes in a combined effort gave a German even ing, consisting of short plays, German songs, dances and musical recitations, which proved a success and was appreciated by all

The programme was as follows:

1 A piano solo by Rena Opat (Matriculation Form).

2. Der Sanger (The Minstrel), a ballad enacted by students of the Leaving Pass Form (music by Joan Ashton)

3 Briiderchen, komm' tanz' mit mir, by Humper dinck, by students of the Sub-Intermediate Form

4 Recitation: Abschied, by J V Eichendorf, by Jean Stodden (Leaving Pass Form)

5. Die Prinzessin die Nicht Lachen Konnte ("Th e Princess who could not laugh") A play by students of the Sub-Intermediate Form

6 A piano solo by Mary Morgan (Intermediate Form)

7 Recitation, Wanderers Nochtlied, by J W V Goethe (Wanderer's Nightsong); Der Weisse Hirsch, by L Uhland (the White Deer), by Miriam Baer, winner of the first prize in the Sub-Intermediate Section of this year's Goethe Prize Poetry Competition

8. Szene auf einer Elektrischen in Miinchen (Scene on a Tram in Munich), by students of the Intermediate Form

9 Piano solo by Eve Spitz (Leaving Pass Form).

10 Folk dances by students of the Intermediate Form

11 Folk songs, Horch, was Kommt Vo n Draussen rein, Der Mai ist Gekoumen, Wem Gott Will Rechte Gunst Erweisen, sung by all students

W e would like to express our appreciation to Valerie Klein for announcing the programmes, and to Judith Jackson for designing our pro gramme cover and the scenery (with the kind help and advice of Miss Bamford) W e were again quite successful in the Goethe Competition this year, the results being:

Sub-Intermediate: Equal First: Miriam Baer Honourable Mentions: Janet Brehaut, Ainslie Lamb, Celia Tasker

Intermediate—Honourable Mention: Barbara Galbraith

Leaving — Honourable Mention: Dorothy Simon.

Open Section—Second Prize: Rena Opat Equal Third: An n Carew Honourable Mentions: Evi Dickins, Valerie Klein

W e would like to thank Mrs Clahr for her help throughout the year, which has been very much appreciated

—A Carew

House Notes

Yes, we're Berry!

Berry

There have been many house activities since the last issue of "Silver and Green," but still we have the Senior Swimming Sports and Life saving (at which our instructors, Pamela Easter brook and Lesley Svensson, have done a grand job each morning Thank you, both.)

At the end of second term Berry was leading in points, with Cato not far behind. These two remaining activities will finally decide which house is to win for this year

However, "Be it loss or victory, We'll ever persevere."

These are the results from Second Term:

Basket-ball: Seniors, 2nd; Middles, 1st; Lower Middles, 1st.

Hockey: Seniors, 2nd; Middles, 1st.

Tennis: Seniors, 2nd; Middles, 2nd; Lower Middles, 4th

In Third Term the Lower Middles came third in their swimming sports, and the Middles, with

Margery Blight as conductress and Joy Burkitt as pianist, came equal second in the choral contests

At the end of Second Term the Seniors suf fered from house choir practices and 'flu, but after the September holidays we recovered and managed to come within a quarter mark of the winners—Cato We're all very proud of our bud ding composer, Pamela Webster, who impressed Dr Floyd so much Thank you, pianists and other artists

Also in Third Term our cricketers came a triumphant first. Few test matches have been as exciting as that house match against Fitchett How those poor shaking fields sighed with relief when Fitchett's last batter was caught out before she had a chance to make those three runs to win! Then when we defeated Cato even our wonder fully capable and usually collected sports captain, Julie Bissett, went quite mad with joy

Yo u non-enthusiastic Berryites who don't bother to watch house matches missed some thrills at the cricket.

Four Berry girls gained those "longed-for" green blazers in Second Term They were Julie Bissett and Helen McComb (tennis) and Beverley Slade and Yvonne Deeble (basket-ball) Congratu lations!

House Assemblies this year have been a wonder ful means of fostering house spirit And they were fun, too Will we ever forget being stacked into the cloisters on a cold, wet morning and singing "Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven while a quartette valiantly tried to keep us in tune?

W e do appreciate our House Mistresses' help fulness in leading our Assemblies and also in guiding and encouraging us

During the year we had a party for the Lower Middles The Seniors and Middles are hoping to go on a hike together soon All these activities, and also the newly introduced House badges, draw us more closely together So let us all, who are entitled to wear purple, obtain House badges and wear them to matches, life-saving and choral contest practices and to all Berry functions—

For we're Berry! Yes, Berry!

—Katharine O'Neill.

"Wh y do we go on smiling When things don't go as they ought? What keeps us barracking wildly E'en tho' we may fail in the sport? Tho' our swimmers be last to the bar, Tho' another house beat us by far, You will find that wherever we are The "house spirit" will carry us through —Alison Benjamin

Fitchett

It is with regret that we realise that another year is fast drawing to a close This year has been a most enjoyable one, and the house spirit evinced something to be proud of

In Second Term we came equal first in tennis, second in basket-ball, and fourth in hockey; and in Third Term we came second in the Lower Middle Swimming Sports and second in cricket

Cato

Cato made "house history" this year with its square dance, which was held in the gym. just before the close of Second Term The evening was extremely successful owing to the wonderful organisation of Mr Gavin Shaw, the caller, and our House Mistress, Miss Horsman The Lower Middle School Cato girls enjoyed a party in the gym during Second Term

Although our basket-ball team did not win a match, the team enjoyed their three vigorous matches Hockey proved more successful, and the tennis team remained unbeaten This year we had an excellent cricket team, but, unfortun ately, we managed to win only one match Con gratulations, Berry!

Cato made a very promising start in life-saving at the beginning of Third Term, and we thank Shirley Merrylees, our life-saving representative The results of the Lower Middle School Swimming Sports were very pleasing, and much energetic preparation was made for the Third Term Senior Swimming Sports.

Once again Dr Floyd adjudicated at the Senior Choral Contests, which Cato won by the narrow margin of a quarter mark—another record! This result was due mainly to the untiring energy and patience of Bernice Hargrave (conductress) and Janet Widdicombe (pianist) A delightful original item was written by Wendy Orton The Middle School Choir, led by Patricia St John (conductress) and Kay Phipps (pianist) gained equal second place. Special thanks go to Pauline Morgan for the training of the choir in the initial stages, and her constant help throughout the practices

The year has shown an excellent willingness in participation of house fixtures, and House Assem blies have provided a good opportunity to get to know each other Our thanks are given to our house leaders, especially Janet Miller, and to the House Mistresses, for their help and guidance in all house matters Those of us who are leaving hope that Cato will always be able to say:

W e congratulate our energetic sports captain, Margaret Anderson, on being awarded her colours, also Louise Gault, Anne Walton and Margot Gibbs.

In the final debate for the year Krome success fully argued "That the Film is a Better Medium of Expression and Entertainment than the Legiti mate Stage." It was very keenly contested, and we only failed by two points Our congratulations to Louise, Gillian and Evi for putting up such a good fight.

The Senior Choral Contest was a great success, and although we came third, we were only three quarters of a mark behind the winners, making it a very honourable defeat Our success was due to the capable leadership of Jean Corbett, con ductor, and Glenis Granger, pianist, with Denise Lear and Elizabeth Duncan vice-conductor and pianist respectively The House as a whole was very co-operative. Middle School, under the baton of Marli Albiston, with pianist Margaret Day, did a wonderful job by gaining first place in the Middle School Choral Contest Congratu lations, Middles!

Our thanks go to Miss Betts, Miss Wilson and Miss E J Mitchell and all House Mistresses for their continued support and encouragement; to Margaret Anderson for all her work as sports captain, and last but not least Kath and Pam in Middle School and Lucy and Helen in Lower Middle School Best of luck next year

—Margot Gibbs.

Krome

The results of our contests this year have been varied, but through them all we have had a good year and enjoyed everything we have undertaken W e thank Miss Kellaway and the other House Mistresses for all the help and guidance they have given us W e have been continually spurred on by their encouragement and kindly advice.

The result of the debating was very encouraging. Our team consisted of Gael Sage, the leader, with Alison Steele and Lynette Paddock They took the affirmative against Fitchett, "That the Film is a Better Medium of Entertainment and Expres

sion than the Legitimate Stage." W e thank them for all the time and energy spent in preparation

Th e house matches this year have been most interesting Although it rained, we enjoyed the matches just the same Our basket-ball and hockey teams did quite well, but the tennis and cricket teams were not so successful Th e athletic sports in First Term were a very close contest Congratu lations to Fitchett!

W e thank Janette Gourlay for the way in which she has led us in our sporting activities this year W e also thank the Middle and Lower School leaders, Joyce Hagger, Elizabeth Webster, Sue Goldsworthy and Pat Phillips, for their co operation Our life-saving representative, Laelia Burke, is working very hard training girls for their resuscitation certificate W e are grateful to her and hope that many will receive their certifi cates W e did not do so well in the Lower Middle School Swimming Sports, but congratulate Cato on their success.

Although the practices of the Senior Choral Contests began with a few drawbacks, we all enjoyed the contests, and congratulate Cato on their fine performance Margaret Adamson, Eril Hutton and Barbara Marshman were our leaders; we appreciate their efforts and also those of the other girls who took part in the special items Th e Middle School girls worked very hard for their Choral Contests, especially the leaders, Eliza beth Webster and Judith McDonald W e con gratulate Carmel Gottlieb for her special item Congratulations also to Fitchett for their success

Judging by the noise and quantity of foo d consumed, everyone enjoyed the House party which was held last term. Thanks to Gael for organising the games so successfully

Th e House Assemblies this year have enabled the House to meet together regularly and the girls to become better acquainted House badges, which have now been introduced, have also helped to foster House spirit T o all who have supported the House so loyally during the year we extend our thanks and wish Krome the best of luck in the future

—K M Hulme

Boarders' Notes

Th e beginning of Second Term brought us to Birthday Night practices, which continued un abated until the great night, 19th June But this did not mean that our activities ceased A large number of boarders took an active interest in basket-ball and hockey W e had three boarders' basket-ball teams, captained by Bev Slade, Judith Roe and Helen Brown, which played a number of matches with mixed success Although both Junior and Senior hockey teams did much practice, only the Juniors had a match W e were rather disappointed in not having our annual match with P.L.C Boarders owing to our 'flu epidemic

Th e Houses, Epworth and Annersley, were active during the term Annersley won the swim ming, baseball, one tennis and two basket-ball matches Epworth won the hockey and two tennis

matches, and held the best entertainment This made Annersley top House fo r the year Each House organised our Saturday evenings in the gym Th e latest evening, o n 24th October, was a fancy dress party organised by Epworth Th e fairy lights and "McNamara's Band" created quite a festive atmosphere W e were also lucky in having Miss Ball as our judge, for the costumes were so ingenious that it must have been a very difficult task

About twenty girls have been going to Celebrity Concerts again this year, but besides these there have been many outings A number o f Senior girls attended Scotch College's production of "Macbeth " early in Term II A t the end of our exams Mr Seymour showed us delightful films like "Th e Littlest Angel " and "Carmen." Th e 19th September saw a mass migration of boarders to the show. O n the following Saturday evening a small group attended the tea and Christian Endeavour meeting at Auburn Church, and on 16th October several girls were present at the Church Anniversary Social The next week-end was full—the Junior Symphony Orchestra Con cert on Friday night, the Family Square Dance on Saturday, and the Wesley Chapel Service on Sunday night

W e had our first Inter-School match for the year on 24th October with M.L.C., Elsternwick W e played them in Softball, basket-ball and tennis, the results being: Softball: Boarders d Elstern wick, 29—21 Basket-ball—Seniors: Boarders d Elsternwick, 32—7 Juniors: Elsternwick d Board ers, 27—3 Seniors: Elsternwick d Boarders, 24—8 Tennis—Juniors: Elsternwick d Board ers, 21—18

It was a glorious day, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it No w we are looking forward to inviting them over with Ruyton and P.L.C boarders for a swimming carnival o n 28th November

Congratulations to the boarders who have taken active parts in the School play, the choral con tests and sporting activities during the year

In conclusion, we would like to thank Dr Wood , Miss Ball and all members of the Resident Staff for giving us such an enjoyable time this year

—Louise Gault

BIRTHDA Y NIGH T

Birthday Night officially always begins with the tea, which starts the evening in a very promising style This year was no exception, with the salads, trifle, three-decker birthday cake and the telegrams fro m old boarders to give us physical and moral support fo r the concert

Th e programme began with the West Win g Juniors presenting a dramatic version of "Alice in Wonderland. " W e were all charmed with Alice and the unusual animals which kept poppin g up around the stage This was followed by two amusing plays given by Lower Tower, "Archibald " and "Charity Committee." Th e former was a series of complications resulting fro m the desire of a group of girls to know Archibald, who turned out to be a short, spectacled, spindly-legged youth Th e latter showed the conflict between fashion and duty As a contrast the next item was the tragic

—Photo., Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd M.L.C. SCHOO L CHOIR, 1953. Making Permanent Records of Australian Works for the A.B.C in One of Their Studios

—Photo Adrian Boddington M.L.C MADRIGA L SINGERS, 1953

Hack: Pam Webster, Kath O'Neill, Lynette Start, Ena Smith, Valarie Young, Glenis Granger, Paddy Dixson, Jane Elton, Janice Beilby

Front: Belle Rowland, Fran McCarthy, Gretta Bull, Wendy Orton, Joan Corbett, Lesley Andrew, Elizabeth Cowan, Denise Lear

opera "Antonio," with the usual amount of blood shed, heroes and villains Besides the opera, Upper Tower presented a short comedy, "Interruptions," featuring several well-meaning but slightly con fused old ladies The West Wing Seniors then gave a humorous sketch, "The Three Sisters," and the programme closed with "Lilac Time." This was an attractive operetta on the life of Schubert presented by East Wing.

The evening ended with the usual delicious supper and general mirth In closing we would like to thank the mistresses in each wing who gave us so much of their time in our preparations

-—Louise Gault

W e have had several chamber music groups this year They performed at the V.S.M.A Chamber Music Festival in the Assembly Hall and also at Back to School Day.

The Choir and Madrigal Singers have also made several recordings and broadcasts—the Madrigal Group was broadcast twice in the pro grammes "Youn g Australia," and the Choir finally managed (after many patient efforts) to make a recording which was considered satisfactory enough for processing into permanent records to be used by the A.B.C and U.N.E.S.C.O., who wanted records of Australian songs sung by Aus tralian young people Part songs by Margaret Sutherland were used.

The A.B.C also had photos, taken of the Choir and Madrigal Group, and we thank them for their presentation to the school of an enlarged photograph of the Choir.

"Th e sole end of all music should be nothing else than God's glory, and the refreshment of the spirit, whereof if one take not heed there can be no true music but only din and discord."

—J S Bach

This year the Music School was greatly honoured when Her Majesty Queen Salote of Tonga and an official party visited M.L.C. and came to hear our choir and madrigal singers

In May the School Choir and Madrigal Group (under the leadership of Miss Flockart) and two junior choirs (conducted by Miss McKay and Mr Dorum) took part in the V.S.M.A Music Festival in the Exhibition Building. The highlight of the festival was the final night, when repre sentatives from all the participating schools formed a huge combined choir which sang to Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks A combined orchestra was con ducted by Mr. John Bishop. Several School Madrigal Groups performed as well

At the Annual Church Service the choir sang an anthem by S S Wesley It was wonderful to have Dr Floyd playing the organ for us that morning

The Music School also presented a programme to a group of student teachers who visited us during Term II Our School helped on two occa sions to provide programmes for the Mission to the Nation The Madrigal Group assisted in a music and drama service in the Independent Church, then during the final week the choir led the singing and also sang several sacred works on the Tuesday night in the Town Hall A most memorable aspect of that meeting was the won derful atmosphere created by the soft singing of the last hymn while the people slowly moved out of the building

Some outstanding work was presented by Senior girls in their Music Recital, and it is encouraging to know that there are many promising children coming up from the lower part of the school, as is shown by the Middle and Lower Middle School Recital

This year the House contests were very excit ing—Dr Floyd again kindly acting as judge Cato defeated Berry by one quarter of a mark, and in the Middle School Fitchett won, and Berry and Cato tied for second place. W e expect that soon Dr Floyd will be resorting to eighths in his adjudications

Several girls took part in a concert given by the Junior Symphony Orchestra and the Second ary Schools Combined Choir in the Melbourne Town Hall on 16th October

The Madrigal Group have been invited to a number of musical evenings at other schools and the University, but unfortunately have been unable to accept most of them owing to our own busy time-table

For the first time for a few years the Orchestra played for the School Play. All the members worked enthusiastically for this performance, and were pleased to be able to help the "sister" art by creating atmosphere This is one of the pleasures and advantages of being in an orchestra W e would like to remind all girls who are inter ested in music pf the value and enjoyment of playing an orchestral instrument.

Several members of the staff are leaving this year, and we wish them every happiness, including Mrs. Macintosh and Mrs. Lambden (known to most of us respectively as Miss Neva Start and Miss Ruth Williams) Miss Audrey Walklate and Miss Mayer are going to England, and we wish them a happy trip Miss June McLean is also leaving.

W e welcome Miss Gladys Cunliffe, who has taken Miss Hadden's place, and we are pleased to know that Miss Frances Cowper, Mus.Bac., who spent several weeks at school as a student teacher, will become a member of staff next year She will be teaching solo singing

Quite a number of girls are going to Music Camp at Geelong Grammar next year for the fortnight of orchestral work Three Old Col legians are also going for the choral week W e wish them all an enjoyable time.

This year the examination results were very satisfactory Many girls are doing Matriculation

Music, and we wish them luck in the approaching exams.

We are working for Speech Night, and looking forward to our programme, which has a special national flavour in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

Our sincere thanks go to all the music staff, and especially our indefatigable Directress, Miss Flockart, who has helped us with all our activities.

Just as these notes are going to print the Choir has received a request from the A.B.C to give a hymn session from 3AR at 6.30 p.m on Tuesday, 28th February, 1954, when the Queen is here This must be recorded on Tuesday, 24th Novem ber We realise this is a great honour, and will endeavour to do our best, although there is little time for preparation

—K O'Neill —L. Andrew.

Music Examination Results, 1953

Piano

A.Mus.A.—Pass: Frances McCarthy

Grade VII.—Honours: Judith Walker, Glenis Granger, Denise Lear, Jane Elton Credit: Eliza beth Duncan, Janice Beilby.

Grade VI.—Honours: Pamela Webster, Carmel Gottlieb, Margaret Scott, Patricia Dixson, Wendy Orton Credit: Elizabeth Milnes, Kaye Phipps, Jennifer Lamble Pass: Valerie Young, Margaret Hirons

Grade V.—Honours: Judith McDonald, Leonie Day, Margaret Wilkins, Gillian Cook, Eril Hutton Credit: Wendy Renkin, Jennith Smith, Isabella Rowland, Margaret Harris, Elizabeth Ralton Pass: Jeanette Parry, Nola Peddle, Patsy Pederick.

Grade IV.—Honours: Katherine Nicholls, Susan Holmes, Viola Tsiang. Credit: Lorraine Rabie, Felicity Robertson, Julienne Harry, Patricia Way cott, Ruth Arnold, Diana Lloyd Pass: Joan Greiner, Barbara Allen, Joy Webb, Stephanie Tasker, Lynette McLeod, Nola Perkins, Marjorie Tharle, Judith Carless.

Grade III.—Honours: Janice Hughes, Pamela Gale Credit: Judith Knell, Margaret Higgin bottom, Heather Gray, Kathleen Oaten, Helen Tregear, Barbara Diprose, Janet Kirton, Rosalie Adams, Jill Price, Nola Yen, Ann Simmons, Elpenike Demetrie, Jan Searle, Judith Brown Credit: Ann Cook, Margot Lloyd Pass: Margaret Moodie, Joy Stevenson, Christine Adamthwaite, Airdrie Hutton

Grade II.—Honours: Margaret Ralton, Pauline Morgan, Elspeth Jaissle, Janice Martin, Gail Tay lor, Susan Webber, Alison Fitzgerald. Credit: Ailsa Thompson, Valma Millard, Marilyn Conroy, Judith Cockrem, Janice Luke, Lana Gottlieb, Mar garet Davies, Barbara Lawrence, Diana Schultze: Pass: Pixie Dixon, Wendy Smith Suzanna Piper, Judith Hooper.

Grade I—Honours: Annette Meller, Barbara Rentoul. Credit: Glenys Jolly, Judith Plummer, Helen McQueen, Shona Phillips Pass: Jacqueline Langford, Janice Cockrem, Dorothy Davies, Thalia Rist

Preliminary—Honours: Dawn Schultze, Mar garet Hagger, Desley Gare, Mary Johnson, Gillian Longmuir Credit: Dawn Peters Pass: Heather Stewart

Singing

Grade V.—Honours: Joan Corbett. Grade IV.—Honours: Ena Smith Grade III.—Honours: Denise Lear

Clarinet

Grade VII.—Honours: Pamela Webster Grade IV.—Honours: Dora Cattanach

Flute

Grade VII.—Honours: Bernice Hargrave Grade VI.—Honours: Jean Corbett Grade IV.—Pass: Mary Knell Grade III.—Honours: Gwenneth Lidgett.

Violin

Grade VI.—Honours: Gretta Bull Grade I.—Credit: Pauline Farries

Preliminary—Honours: Judith Knell Pass: Marlene Lear

Theory

Grade VI—Honours: Frances McCarthy Pass: Denise Lear

Grade V.—Honours: Gretta Bull, Alwyn Jones Credit: Joan Corbett, Margaret Scott, Iris Ing, Elizabeth Duncan, Glenis Granger, Margaret Scott Pass: Eril Hutton, Janice Zimmermann

Grade IV.—Honours: Helen Purves, Patricia Dixson, Jane Elton, Gillian Cook, Rena Opat, Pamela Holland, Nola Peddle Credit: Janice Beilby, Judith Carless, Jeanette Parry Pass: Judith Walker, Helen Brown

Grade III.—Honours: Lynette Tocknell, Joce lyn Cornell, Leonie Day, Barbara Diprose, Lynette Macleod, Carmel Gottlieb, Lorraine Rabie Credit: Marjorie Tharle, Patricia Waycott, Annette Clarke, Elaine Schuch, Jennifer Lamble. Pass: Lesley Slade, Meredith Day, Judith Webb, Margaret Day, Mary Morgan

Grade II.—-Honours: Pauline Morgan, Kaye Phipps, Ruth Arnold, Anne Simmons, Elizabeth Sampson, Janice Kenny, Joan Kniese, Judith McDonald, Jillian Major, Viola Tsaing, Marea Schuch, Julienne Harry Credit: Joy Webb, Claire Chambers

Grade I.—Honours: Noala Yen, Margaret Fitz gerald, Gwenyth Lidgett, Patricia Lewis, Valma Millard, Airdrie Hutton, Pamela Gale

Musical Perception

Grade VI.—Pass: Adrienne Wait

Grade V.—Honours: Gretta Bull, Jennith Smith, Isabella Rowland Pass: Wendy Renkin

Grade IV.—Honours: Elizabeth Ralton Eliza beth Milnes. Pass: Eve McLennan, Bernice Har grave

Grade III.—Honours: Patricia Hand, Susan Holmes

Grade II.—Honours: Elizabeth Bottoms, Joy Stephenson, Lois Becroft, Elaine Harris, Rosalie Adams, Elizabeth Lade Credit: Mary Knell

Art of Speech' Notes

"Eloquence is the power to translate a truth into language perfectly intelligible to the person to whom you speak."

Although last year was a particularly busy one in the Speech School, this year has been even busier, with a record number of students Keen interest has been shown in this subject, both at school functions and in examinations

At the beginning of First Term the scholar ship tests were held, resulting in the following awards:

Rosemary Thomas (Senior), Helen Carthew (Intermediate), Barbara Sleep (Middle School) and Sandra Epstein (Lower Middle School) Miss Eileen O'Keefe, who adjudicated for the scholar ships, was particularly impressed with the qual ity of the work presented, especially the reading of the juniors

A n extract from the prophet Micah, given by Louise Gault, Lesley Andrew, Elizabeth Tweddell, Noelle Woo d and Janet .Widdicombe, was the Old Testament reading for the Annual School Service The New Testament lesson was read by Alison Benjamin.

For the Old Collegians' Back to School Day an amusing item was given by a group of five girls The Senior Scholarship winners also pleasantly contributed to the programme

The results of the annual examinations were very gratifying The results appear below

The thanks of the Speech School are sincerely given to Miss Dwyer and her speech stalf for their untiring patience and guidance during the year —A.M.B

A.M.E.B Examinations—Art of Speech

Preliminary—Adrienne Holzer Janice Davis, Jennifer Shears, Kay Nairn, Jill Cohen, Anne de Jersey, Anita Mahemoff, Patricia Phillips, Vivi enne Baker, Angela Layh, Barbara Douglas, Jill Renison, Lorraine Shipman, Bronwen Lloyd, Shona Phillips, Deirdre Oakley, Lynette Fisher, Sandra Smorgan

Grade I.—Honours: Anne Thwaites, Jen nifer Robinson, Gillian Levick Credit: Rose mary Hanna, Helen Roberts, Claire Furneaux, Denise Jaggers, Joan Cathcart, Judith Pittard, Margaret Papst, Pamela McPherson, Sandra Epstein Pass: Sue Goldswortny, Elizabeth Duncan

Grade II.—Honours: Barbara Sleep, Judith Macleod Credit: Lynn Phillips, Julie Bell Pass: June Bassett.

Grade III.—Honours: Rosemary Thomas, Elizabeth Manfield, Helen Carthew Credit: Janet Stahl

Grade IV.—Practical—Credit: Alison Ben jamin

Dramatic Society Notes

At the beginning of Term I it was encouraging to see so many girls from all parts of the School taking an interest in dramatic work

Until the end of First Term the Senior Dra matic Society spent its Wednesday afternoon meet ings with the usual enjoyable plays and exercises

Second Term saw the commencement of prac tices for the School Play—the first for three years —and from then until the end of August all available time was spent in rehearsals. W e rehearsed in all the spare time which we happened to have, or, more often, happened not to have

The School Play

"Th e Zeal of Thy House" is based on his torical fact, the authority being the chronicle of Gervase, the monk who kept the accounts of the Church of Canterbury He wrote an eye-witness account of "The Burning and Repair of the Church of Canterbury in 1174." Dorothy Sayers took his account of how William of Sens, the architect, was forced to abandon his work because of an accident which crippled him, and use it for writing her play

The play was performed on the 21st and 22nd of August at the Union Theatre The whole cast deeply appreciates all that Miss Dwyer did for us in helping us through the difficulties of this play, not only during the actual performances, but also during the weeks of rehearsing before hand T o Miss Dwyer go our thanks and con gratulations for the wonderful work she did

The whole cast is to be praised for the way in which they helped one another through Satur day night, when one girl was unable to take her part, and others, suffering from incipient 'flu, found great difficulty in carrying on through the performance Especially all were grateful to Lynette Jacobsen, for taking the part of the Prior on Saturday night The play was a great success, and again we are very grateful to Miss Dwyer for a most memorable and inspiring pro duction A cheque for £100 was handed to Dr Woo d for the New Assembly Hall Fund

The Cast (in order of appearance)

Michael Anne Harvey Raphael Mary Womersley A

young cherub Adrienne Holzer

Gabriel Margaret Anderson Cassiel Helen Carthew

The Prior of Christ Church Gillian Anderson Stephen (the Treasurer) Rosemary Thomas Theodatus (the Sacristan) Janice Horley Martin (the Guest Brother and Infirmarian) Janet Stahl

Ambrose (the Choirmaster) Lynette Jacobsen Wulfram (Director of the Farm) Lesley Andrew Ernulphus (Director of the Kitchen and Distillery) Gael Sage

Paul (the Gardener) Shirley Merrylees Hilary (the Almoner) Beverley Wale Silvester (the Painter) Lynn Phillips Gervase (Historian and Cleric) Elizabeth Manfield John of Kent Helen Purves Henry of York Barbara Rice William of Sens Alison Benjamin Hubert Judith Wilkinson

The Lady Ursula de Warbois Margaret Mclnnes Simon Janice Beilby Walter Anne Paton Hugh Beth Harrison Geoffrey Jill Dixon Thomas Helen Dodgshun James Eril McNaughton Richard Margot Pearce

A Young Boy Gillian Levick Brother Robert Nandina Johnson

Pilgrims: Patricia Stocker, Katharine O'Neill* Ru.h Harvey, Pauline Farries, Judith McLeod, E.wyn Kerr, Barbara Wilkinson, Marion Nixon, Suzanne Thomas, Mary Taylor, Julie Bell,' Josephine Brownrigg, Wilma Garrett, Anne Kornan, Glenis Jolly, Jill Martin, Mavis Tomp kins, Rosalie Alexander, Ina Swyer, Jeanette McDonald, Rosalind Johns, Heather Allen —S Merrylees

The Zeal of Thy House

Part 1: Preparation

No, that won't do—n o atmosphere; That drum shou'd not be there, but here ; You girls are dull, oh dear, oh dear! That scene again, now try hard, please! You, dear, your voice has such a wheeze, I m frightened that to-morrow you'll sneeze

At the crucial moment

Try on your costumes now, girls, quickly— That colour does make you. look sickly: You won't have make-up on too thickly That's not the hat to go with that dress; That's right—your clothes will need a press; Oh dear, look at this awful mess— Something will tear in a moment.

Part 2: It

It's started, girls, are you all right? The hall will be full up to-night Oh dear, why can't they move that light? The curtain's up—that music's good! That monk down there, please fix your hood ! That was done well, the way she stood— This is a worrying moment

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. "TH E ZEA L OF TH Y HOUSE "

Part 3: After

It's finished! What a lovely thought! Look at the flowers folk have brought Oh, look at those—I love that sort It was bad luck about the bell! To-morrow there'll be tales to tell Were you impressed when William fell? That was the crucial moment!

-—Nandina Johnson, V.a, 15 years, Berry

Note by an Old Collegian in the Audience

The demanding character-study of William of Sens was tackled vigorously by Alison Benjamin. She swung through the part with a confident assurance that was stimulating to the audience and to her fellow-performers

The Archangel Michael, another challenging part, was played most competently by Anne Har vey She spoke and moved beautifully, and few in the audience suspected the illness with which she was contending

Beauty of movement and speech characterised the work of all the Archangels—Raphael (Mary

Womersley), Gabriel (Margaret Anderson), Cas seil (Helen Carthew) W e were all charmed by the tiny Cherub attendant (Adrienne Holzer) Together they formed a lovely background throughout the play

Gillian Anderson, who played the Prior of Christ Church, was another who was struggling against illness She made a brave appearance on Friday evening, and gave us a very satisfying per formance, but by Saturday was too ill to continue W e congratulate Lynette Jacobsen, who at a few moments' notice, read the part smoothly and sin cerely

W e remember the changing moods of the blus tering workman, Simon (Janice Beilby), the bluff North of England assurance of the foreman, Hubert (Judith Wilkinson), and the narrow fana ticism of the monk Theodatus (Janice Horley), who was the instrument of the essential tragedy

W e also remember the crowd of pilgrims—how clearly they spoke, how easily they moved, how attractive were the patterns of their groupings on the stage.

T o Miss Dwyer must go the sincerest congratu lations and the thanks of us all

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

MAGAZIN E AN D LIBRARY COMMITTEES, 1953

Back: Margaret Stewart, Anne Kornan, Ena Smith, Beryl Wild, Shirley Merrylees (Sub-Editor), Louise Gault (Editor), Gillian Anderson, Jennifer Deacon, Judith Wilkinson, Pat Gray, Rosemary Horton.

Front: Gael Sage, Ann Ducat (Chief Checker), Ruth Harvey, Margot Gibhs (School Librarian), Lesley Andrew (Sub-Editor), Jill Dixon, Barbara Paton

Athletic Notes

The Senior and Junior athletic teams devoted much of their time to training during First Term The Seniors were coached by Mrs Keyser and the Juniors by Miss Furphy Their assistance to us was invaluable, and we hope the teams of 1954 will be as fortunate as we were.

The Senior team, the members of which were J. Antill, A. Browne, E. Jackson, J. Roe, B. Slade, B Treleaven, L Taylor and M Fowler, competed in two events, the Inter-School Relay, in which we gained second place, first place being taken by M.C.E.G.G.S The second event was the House v. School Relay, which was won by House W e offer our congratulations to the winning teams Bev Treleaven, our fastest run ner, was unable to compete with us on Sports Day because she injured the muscles of her hip badly. The team were very sorry to hear of this mishap

The Junior team, which consisted of D. Payne, R Williams, J Risby, J Miller, J Barthold, C Lee, K Phipps and E Burge, competed in one event on Sports Day, the Junior Inter-School Relay The team showed their capability by gain ing first place Congratulations, Juniors, for a very fine effort

—Margaret Fowler.

Baseball Notes

The Baseball team for 1953 was mainly com prised of "old girls" who have had previous experience, but the two newcomers quickly settled down into the routine of the play, and we had a very enjoyable year's baseball

The team chosen was: Babara Swann (pitcher), Janette Gourlay (capt., catcher), Diane Knight (1st basej, Julie Robertson (2nd base), Anne Walton (3rd base), Davida Switson (short stop), Margaret Anderson (l.o.f.), Marigold McLean (c.o.f.), Lorraine Barnes (r.o.f.)

The Juniors, under the captaincy of Jill Clark, have shown great keenness this year, and we have some very promising players for next year's Senior team

Results of matches, Term I:

Seniors: M.L.C d P.L.C., 19-8; M.L.C d Lauriston, 34-1; M.L.C d P.L.C., 15-7; M.C.E.G.G.S d M.L.C

Juniors: M.L.C d Lauriston, 21-10; M.L.C d P.L.C., 31-38; M.C.E.G.G.S. d. M.L.C.

Term III:

Seniors: Hermitage d. M.L.C., 22-10; M.L.C. d Morongo, 17-16

Juniors: Hermitage d M.L.C., 16-9; M.L.C d Morongo, 12-11

But the highlight of the season was in Term III, when we played a match against Wesley This was the first baseball match M.L.C have played against a boys' school, and we spent a very memorable afternoon One thing that im pressed the players was the noticeable increase in the number of spectators we had to watch the match The final score resulted in a victory for Wesley, 13-10.

In conclusion, we would like to thank Miss Perkins and Miss Kerr for the interest that they have taken in the teams, and to express our sincere appreciation for all that they have done for us in bringing us up to our present standards

This year's girls wish the teams of 1954 the very best of luck, and hope that they will enjoy the game as much as we have enjoyed it

•—J Gourlay

Basket-ball Notes

A number of new faces as well as those of the "seasoned" members from last year's team were seen on the basket-ball courts this year. Competition to gain a place in the team was ex tremely keen, but Miss Miller soon had the final seven players chosen W e began practising seri ously together so that we developed from indi vidual players to a team.

The team finally chosen was: Anne Walton (G.), Bev Slade (A.) , Margaret Fowler (A.W.) , Margaret Anderson (vice-capt.) (C.), Janette Gourlay (capt.) (D.W.) , Cherril Greenwood (D.), Diane Bright (D.G.) Yvonne Deeble ably filled the position of defence wing made vacant half way through the season because of an injury which made it impossible for Janette to continue playing

The Second Senior team, captained by Eliza beth Tweddell, had a successful season, and the Juniors, following the Seniors' example, were also very successful in the matches they played Thfey were coached by Mrs Keyser, and the team in cluded some very promising players The Juniors were captained by Elizabeth Webster

The results of the matches played are:

Seniors: M.L.C d P.L.C., 11-5; M.L.C d Morongo, 32-6; M.L.C d Korowa, 22-18; M.L.C d Tintern, 18-7; M.L.C d M.C.E.G.G.S., 21-11; M.L.C d Fintona, 26-19; M.L.C d Geelong C.E.G.G.S., 48-9; Lauriston d. M.L.C., 18-11.

Juniors: M.L.C. d. P.L.C., 17-16; M.L.C. d. Morongo, 18-10; M.L.C d M.C.E.G.G.S., 17-13; M.L.C d Geelong C.E.G.G.S., 55-19; M.L.C d St Catherine's, 19-10; Fintona d M.L.C., 22-20; M.L.C d Ruyton, 16-9; M.L.C d Siena, 18-16; M.L.C. d. Elsternwick, 17-9.

Congratulations are extended to those who received their colours, namely, Anne Walton, Bev Slade, Yvonne Deeble, Cherril Greenwood (re date) , Diane Knight and Margaret Anderson

W e thank Miss Miller for the time and energy she gave in coaching the team to victory, and hope that next year's team will enjoy the game as much as we have

—M Anderson

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompk'.ns. ATHLETIC S TEAM , 1953

Back Row: Lois Taylor, Andrea Browne, Elizabeth Jactkson, Beverley Treleaven Front: Judith Roe, Margaret Fowler (capt.), Beverley Slade. Absent: Judith Antill

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins HOCKE Y TEAM , 1953

Back Row: Marlene Ashman, Margot Gibbs, Phillipa Balfe, Barbara Nixon (capt.), Merle James, Heather Ritchie, Louise Gault

Front: Diana Yorston, Margaret Hirons, Barbara Wenborn, Kathleen Hulme.

Cricket Notes

This year we had seven of the team back at the beginning of the season, thus creating keen competition to fill the remaining places

The team finally chosen was: M Anderson, J Attree, S Barber, P Bowyer (wicketkeeper), D Gribble, D Knight, M McLean, B Swann (capt.), D Switson, J Rubenstein (vice-capt.) and A. Walton.

Only one match has been played so far, and this resulted in a win for us W e are hoping to have a very successful season

The House matches are being played, and among the Houses there are some very promising juniors, and there is keen rivalry between all four Houses

Our players appreciate having such an excel lent wicket and oval. W e would like to thank Miss Perkins and Miss Kerr for their valuable help and encouragement throughout the season

In conclusion, we would like to wish the teams for 1954 the best of luck

—Barbara Swann.

Hockey Notes

Very early in Second Term about forty girls tried for places in the School hockey teams. From these girls Miss Furphy chose three teams, but the numbers attending the practices dwindled so much that in effect the idea of a third team was given up after their first match There was a noticeable increase in spectators when the firsts played an amusing match against Scotch

Five girls from last year's team were back, and there were many changes of position before the final team was selected Members of the first team were: Goalkeeper, Louise Gault; right back, Heather Ritche; left back, Barbara Wenborn; right half, Margot Gibbs; centre half, Merle James; left half, Kathleen Hulme; right wing, Margaret Hirons; right inner, Diana Yorston; centre forward, Barbara Nixon (capt.); left inner, Marlene Ashman; left wing, Philippa Balfe Other girls who played with the firsts during the season were Lois Taylor, Yvonne Burns and Cath Field. Colours were awarded to Louise Gault, Margot Gibbs, Heather Ritchie, Philippa Balfe (re-date), Merle James (re-date) and Barbara Nixon (re date) W e congratulate these girls on their well earned success.

Results of matches played: M.L.C drew with Ruyton, 0-0 (practice match) ; M.L.C. lost to Morongo, 0-2; M.L.C lost to Lauriston, 0-1; M.L.C d Korowa, 1-0; M.L.C d Tintern, 4-0; M.L.C lost to Hermitage, 2-4; M.L.C. drew with M.C.E.G.G.S., 2-2; M.L.C. d. Ruyton, 3-1; M.L.C lost to Fintona, 0-1

The seconds were not very successful in their matches, the results of which are as follow: M.L.C drew with Korowa, 1-1; M.L.C lost to Morongo, 0-2; M.L.C. lost to M.C.E.G.G.S., 0-4; M.L.C d Fintona, 3-1; M.L.C lost to Hermitage, 1-4

The Juniors, under Miss Kennett, had two teams of very enthusiastic hockey players With

this enthusiasm the school team should improve in future years W e all wish to thank Miss Furphy and Miss Kennett for their patient coach ing throughout the Term, and hope that they will be rewarded with better results next year

—Barbara Nixon

Tennis Notes

This year the team was again successful, being Premiers together with M.C.E.G.G.S and Geelong C.E.G.G.S

The members of the team were Lorraine Coghlan, Julie Bissett, Barbara Swann, Janet Miller, Pam Levy, Barbara Galbraith, Helen McComb, Marigold McLean. Lynette Lamb also played in a few matches

Colours were awarded to Julie Bisset, Helen McComb, Marigold McLean, Barbara Swann (re date), Janet Miller (re-date), to whom we offer our congratulations

The second senior team won most of their matches, being narrowly defeated by P.L C The Junior team was also successful in the majority of their matches However, all team members were enthusiastic and practised regularly.

The teams wish to thank Miss Perkins and Miss Kerr for their help during the Term T o the teams of 1954 we offer our best wishes —Janet Miller.

Swimming Notes

Life-saving this year has been one of our major activities, and the number of entries for various awards is a record for our School At the beginning of the year House life-saving representatives were elected as follows: Pamela Easterbrook (Berry), Shirley Merrylees (Cato), Lynette Lamb (Fitchett), Laelia Burke (Krome)

The enthusiasm shown for live-saving is entire ly due to the keen and intensive training which Mrs Keyser, Miss Kennett and Miss Furphy offer to the girls. Miss Furphy has kindly undertaken to produce a water ballet for Parents' Day, and this idea seems to be quite popular This Term there have been practices each night after school for either Life-saving or the Swimming Sports

The First Term Swimming Sports, held on 6th March, comprised mainly individual competition, and resulted in a victory for Cato As the pool was not heated during Second Term, swimming activities were abandoned until Third Term Cato was also victorious in the Lower Middle Swimming Sports. Congratulations, Cato, but don't rest on your laurels The defeated houses are equally determined to gain the leading position for the year This will be decided when results are added from the Senior and Middle Swimming Sports, which are to be held on 20th November. The programme will consist of team relay and fancy races

Our life-saving efforts have been very success ful this year, and we all agree that we could not possibly have achieved such good results without the constant help and encouragement of the Sports Mistresses

—Shirley Merrylees

Barrier Reef Diary

Saturday, 29th August—Fifty girls, under care of Miss Powell, Miss L. Mitchell, Mrs. Downie and Mrs Leith, by plane to Rockhampton Sunday, 30th August—Full day tour of Yep poon and Emu Park Lunch at Pine Beach Hotel Service at Methodist Church, Rockhampton Monday, 31st August—Visit to Mt Morgan Mine 2.25 train to Townsville

Tuesday, 1st September—Viewed Townsville— launch to Arcadia Guest House, Magnetic Island Social evening

Wednesday, 2nd September—Palm Island tour of native settlement Saw corroborees, spear and boomerang throwing Thursday, 3rd September—To Horseshoe Bay Friday, 4th September—From Townsville, bus trip to Mt. Spec and rain forests.

Saturday, 5th September—Free day Sunday, 6th September—Free, with service at Townsville Methodist Church Monday, 7th September—From Townsville, visit to Zo o and tour of city, seeing the Memorial Baths, hospital and wonderful view from Castle Hill.

Tuesday, 8th September—Tour of island by launch.

Wednesday, 9th September—Forty-mile trip to wonderful Keeper Reef Viewed coral from glass bottomed boats Thursday, 10th September—Some to Picnic Bay Dance

Friday, 11th September—Good-bye to Arcadia and our wonderful huts! Non-stop flight from Townsville to Melbourne

—A Phillips

Magnetic Island

In the September holidays I was privileged to visit Magnetic Island with the party from school The island is about five miles from Townsville, has an area of 25 square miles, and its highest

point, Mount Cook, is 1682 feet high Captain Cook discovered it in 1770, and he named it Magnetic Island because, as we read from a copy of his diary, his compass was affected by some thing in that area, which he thought was a form of magnetic rock on the island

Magnetic Island has many small bays, separated by rocky headlands W e stayed at Geoffrey Bay, at Arcadia Guest House Instead of sleeping in rooms there, as in most guest houses, we had bungalows with from four to nine girls in each

In the recreation room we were able to play table tennis or deck quoits or write letters, and on the last evening we had a dance There was a refreshment bar and a souvenir shop there too

W e were unable to swim at Geoffrey Bay be cause there was no suitable place with a shark proof net, but at the next bay Alma Bay, we had a wonderful time swimming, surfing and sun-bathing The beaches are quite free of small rocks, but bordering the island are large volcanic rocks—some are enormous. Over the path from the Geoffrey Bay jetty to Arcadia is a huge rock which forms a gigantic arch

There are many enthusiastic shell collectors on the island, and they proudly showed us their collections Most of our attempts at shell collecting failed, but we managed to find a few interesting specimens

There is an open-air picture theatre at Geoffrey Bay, and films are shown twice a week Bus ser vices operate between the bays, and some wonder ful views can be obtained from the summits of some of the hills there

Shops are very few on Magnetic Island, and supplies are brought over from Townsville by launch A general store at Alma Bay, which serves as a post office, milk bar and grocer's shop, supplies the small community surrounding it

Everyone with whom we came in contact on the island was very friendly towards us, and helped to make our stay there a very happy and memor able one

fYi • f+e uy

—Barbara Nicholls, Pass VI.c, 15 yrs., Berry

Miss Powell and Girls Stepping Off the Plane

—B Callander, V.c, Fitchett.

Kapok Tree, Magnetic Island. —Beryl Wild, Pass VI.c.

The Rain Forest, Mt. Spec, Townsville —Pam Stewart, Pass VI.c

Geoffrey Bay, Magnetic Island —Barbara Nicholls, Pass VI.c

Alma Bay —Helen Dodgshun, Pass VI.a

Wh o Said?

1. " I never eat lunch."

2 "Isn't it superb?"

3 "Delicious."

4 "All things are possible." 5 " 'Aving zoop? " 6 "Just a minute while I count you." 7 "I'm so glad I did my eyebrows this morning." 8 "An d how's D.oddy this morning?" 9. "Yo u have to sing for your supper."

—Gael Sage, H.VI.b

Buna

Queensland—delightful paradise! Magnetic Island—land of dreams! Buna?

What do my hut mates think? I think the best definition of "Buna" is "an over-crowded tropical bungalow, by no means noise-proof, and extremely susceptible to 'possums!

O n the first count Buna normally accommodated two, but there were five of us As there was no room for either a wardrobe or a dressing table inside the hut, the back veranda became a public dressing, powder, and drying room The cramped condition of the veranda was added to by the col lection of towels, bathing togs, face washers and nylons, all of which were wet, hanging from a clothes line running the length of the veranda

Have you heard about the night when our slumbers were interrupted by a toad and two 'possums at 9.50 p.m., 1.10 a.m and 5.10 a.m respectively? One of our members (I shall not mention her name) let the toad loose on one of the beds. Unhappy to relate, the resulting screams brought Miss Powell in to inquire about the uproar

The 'possums fortunately made their presence obvious by their noise only On one occasion we thought they were fighting on the roof, and later on one dropped from a tree on to the tin roof with a great thump Although they did not come into the hut, we were not too happy about their being so close.

Our trip was a wonderful experience, but we will not be likely to forget our "adventures" in Buna, you may be sure.

—An n Ensten, H.VI.a

Palm Island

Palm Island is situated approximately forty miles north-west of Townsville, North Queens land O n the island is an aboriginal settlement of 1400 natives, full-bloods and half-castes It was established by the Queensland Government after the devastating cyclone of 1918, and is now regarded as the largest government settlement for aborigines in Australia

During our recent trip to Queensland we were privileged to spend several hours at the settle ment, preceded by a three-hour launch journey, a row in a dinghy, and a long "wade" ashore. While there we were entertained by boys and girls, who danced, accompanied by native musicians The older men gave an exhibition of spear and boomerang throwing It was quite exciting watch

ing the boomerangs whirring overhead, and returning to the thrower's feet

Leading away from the beach past the official buildings is an avenue of palm trees, and the streets are lined with large whitewashed stones, which give a feeling of coolness

A government school and a convent school pro vide education for about 300 boys and girls Many children live with their parents in camps, but the orphans and those whose parents are unable to care for them are housed in dormitories under the supervision of a settlement matron, who also attends to the needs of the women and children

Clothing is made by four capable young girls, and fresh fruit is sometimes obtainable from Townsville The natives are encouraged to take part in sports, such as cricket, football, basket ball and tennis Native corroborees and island dances are very popular, and they are held in the open

Native homes were first built of coconut leaves, but fibro-cement is now used Both men and women appear to take pride in their homes, and these, being well kept, are an added attraction

The women of the settlement use hand-operated machines for sewing, and the leaves of the pan danus plant are used for making baskets, fans, serviette rings, table mats and other attractive trinkets

The island has its own dairy herd, but is not entirely self-supporting. Fishing, carpentry, plumbing and boat building are the main trades taught to the natives A troop of native Boy Scouts has been formed, and everything the boys learn is put into practice when they go into camp on neighbouring islands.

Unfortunately we did not see the beautiful little church decorated with trochus shell, but saw photos, of it

After making some purchases consisting of coral, spears and necklaces, we returned to Mag netic Island after a most enjoyable and unusual day.

—M Tharle, H.VI.c

Daydreams of Magnetic Island

Let me go back to the tropical sun, T o laze on the warm, white sand, N o more books and pens and ink In that warm, wonderful land

Give me a luscious ripe pawpaw An d a coconut or two, Return again those days of bliss, For they were all too few

Oh, how I miss my blistered skin And the freckles all over my face, Now I sit and I freeze, I shiver and sneeze, And think of that heavenly place

Take me back to the shade of palms, And a launch on the sparkling sea, Give me again those days gone by, An d from misery rescue me

—An n Carew, 17 Yrs., H.VI.c, Krome

Original Contributions

SENIO R SECTIO N

Dream

Whirling in a vortex

O f half-remembered fancies A silent, glowing background Full of figures, silhouetted

O n the vapours of my memory Vague, elusive shadows

In a frenzied tarantella, Striving in the blackness For possession of my mind —Shirley Merrylees, H.VI.b, Cato

A Miracle of Nature

The apple tree but yesterday Was gnarled and weary, cold and grey, Lonely, bereft—when everything Was bursting with the joy of spring The daffodil, with throat of gold, The primrose and the rose unfold; Pink, softly clothed the cherry trees, The drowsy, dreamy hum of bees

An d scent of blossom filled the air— An d fragrance floated everywhere And yet, while all the earth was glad, The apple tree, alone, was sad

As starlight pales to golden dawn, An d dainty dewdrops deck the lawn, Behold, the apple tree, once bare, Is clothed with blossoms, fresh and fair, More delicate with fragrant grace

Than cherry tree; like old-world lace, Exquisite as they softly fold

The kind grey branches, touched with gold, The joyful sun proclaims the sight: A miracle was wrought last night —Lesley Andrew, H.VI.a, Berry

Sonnet

Man-hungry, silent and swift like plague that: sweeps

His cloak over village and hut, the rivef in gloom Bears on its rising tide the dead, and keeps N o boundaries, opening wider like the bloom Of full-blown roses now long past their prime But loveliness is young and slim and gay, A rippling mirror lending the leaves that climb' The higher trees, a misty face But may Green orchid, wattle, willow, fern—a glory, Each their own in turn the world they give Though like a loved and oft-repeated story Valley and river blended change and live, T o me they offer boundless joy, delight, A golden-studded bushland—Warrandyte

—Louise Gault, H.VI.a, Fitchett

"Spring Flowers" Sunday

Last week, at East Ivanhoe Methodist Church, our minister and his wife held a "Spring Flowers Service." W e had all been asked to bring a small bunch -of flowers and place them on the com munion rail before the service began

The church looked beautiful—there are no words to describe the hundreds of different colours and flowers and the beautiful perfumes in the church The idea of this service was to bring some light into the heart of those who have no gardens, who perhaps have never had flowers in their homes, or perhaps to give a bunch of flowers to those who have no homes—who wander from place to place, sleeping in parks, bus shelters or sheds Our minister told us a very touching story about the last time he had distributed flowers

among the slums. He and some friends were driv ing through the narrow streets, when suddenly they saw a group of young men gathered together on a veranda. At first he thought it may have been one of the many open-air Sunday schools he had seen and visited But no The young men were playing "two-up."

Our minister got out of the car and went up to the boys They stopped playing, and allowed him to speak to them He told them how wrong it was to be gambling, and said they could earn more money if they worked by fair means. They listened intently, and he asked them (little think ing they would accept} if they would like some flowers. They eagerly rushed out to the car, and when asked what sort they would like, everyone said "roses."

The flowers that were not taken to the slums were taken to the Austin Hospital Volunteers were called to help carry and distribute flowers to the patients Reluctantly (I am sorry - to say) I agreed, with two other people, to distribute them

I expected to be rather bored with this work, but I was greatly surprised W e entered, firstly the arthritis section, where, it is said, the poor people go to die. W e gave each person a text and if they could see allowed them to pick their favourite flowers from one of the three baskets One child has never spoken a word since her Ibirth She has paralysis of the throat W e then went to the boys' and men's section, where the disease is very distressing—a wasting disease One boy is only about two feet six inches long, and has been there for about six years. He cannot see, but is very bright, and is a keen football and cricket enthusiast Another poor child has an ill-proportioned body, with elongated, bony arms, about two inches in diameter

W e next visited the paralysis section, where there were children of all ages up to fourteen years 'They were strapped up, and looked most uncom fortable But they have many things to interest them through the long hours One little girl, about ten years old, is a half-caste Indian. Her •mother is completely white, and her father is a full-caste Indian Another little boy has a rare disease, and is in this paralysis section. Every time he receives a knock or a bump he bleeds Whe n I was there one of his eyes was completely red W e had a most unusual yellow flower, and almost every boy took this flower in preference to paler, more pastel colours.

I feel ashamed when I think that I was not really eager to go to the hospital. Now I feel that I should go very often, perhaps even every week Many people who have nothing particular to do on a Sunday could put a sparkle of happi ness into many poor people's hearts if they cared to spend even half an hour of their time to distribute flowers.

—Margaret Wilkins, P.VI.a, Fitchett

Morning

While yet the first stray beams of dawn But light the jewels of grasses on the hills, Through the cold, still air are clearly borne The notes of bells that surely rise Beyond the silent, sleeping earth T o a half-dreamt-of paradise Though in the valley wrapped in mist men sleep, A hymn of praise to Him who gave us birth Comes from the bird who sings with upraised head From a bough above the grasses damp and deep, Where, lying still, I gaze with half-thought grief

At those, who hidden by the mist outspread, Wrapped in the cloud, are unaware of morn And the village lies as a dead autumn leaf— Held in the hollow of the hill—

As God might hold the world between His hands, Yet still

Sleeping and unaware, lie war-wracked lands.

—Jennifer Deacon, H.VI.b, Fitchett.

The Christmas Miracle

One morn in the stable there slept in the hay A Babe wrapped in swaddling—how quiet he lay— Just seen by His parents and beasts of the stall, The Christ Child came down to be Judge of us all The cows and the oxen knelt round and adored The son of the Father, Christ Jesus—the Lord While away in the pastures the angels came down, Telling shepherds to go into Bethlehem town; So they all left their flock, took one lamb from the fold

As a present for Jesus, who was just one day old At this mystical time, a long journey away, Three men saw a star which shone night and day In their wise books of learning they read that the star

Meant the birth of the King—the most wondrous by far While they stared at the omen, it came to their mind

T o follow its light, and the new King to find. So they came from the East—with myrrh and with gold, An d with frankincense sweet—found the child, twelve days old And so all His children, in lands far and near, Remember that day at the end of each year, And how he was born in a land far away, Our Saviour and Friend, on that first Christmas Day

—Brenda Coates, V.a, Fitchett

Hearts of Oak

Our garden is dominated by an oak tree which is full of character. Eighteen years ago an acorn was planted When a tiny tree appeared little did we imagine what future pleasure it would hold for us Inquiry has shown it to be a Turkish oak, with its origins in the Levant This species of oak is thought to be the original of the oak of Abraham

In spite of its historical background, our oak tree is a true democrat It is always busy For several summers an owl has lived in the tree for

short periods The owl was quite peaceably inclined, but other birds did not seem to think so At times during the day greenfinches (tyrants amongst birds), blackbirds and sparrows came and pestered it The greenfinches in particular tried dive-bombing tactics

In autumn the tree bears large, glossy dark brown acorns, each held in a spray of feathery leaves When the acorns have all fallen the tree becomes a golden glory

During winter sparrows are constantly feeding in the oak. Many other birds use it as a vantage post from which to search for the titbits we leave on the lawn for them At the end of winter, each morning, just as the light is deepening, a full-throated thrush chooses the same high branch to carol its welcome to approaching spring.

Just as the branches appear to be covered with fine green lace, the tree really comes into its own Starlings, sparrows, finches, thrushes, black birds, minahs, wattle-birds, butcher-birds and an occasional magpie rest on the tree, which often becomes a nursery One goldfinch family made their home on a level where we could watch all their domestic affairs from our veranda Another family made their nest the extreme end of a low branch.

Wattle-birds are frequent visitors to the tree As many as 24 have been counted there at the one time This spring we watched with interest two fledgling wattle-birds fluttering in the branches of the tree Frequent loud demands from the youngsters kept the parent bird busy feeding them.

Our oak tree is a source of continual delight, and has become a living part of our home

—Barbara Wenborn, H.VI.b, Berry

Life

The bud has been beautiful, Rich, full and sweet. It has grown from a tiny peep of pink T o a mellow crimson Each sunny hour, Each drop of dew Has brought fresh goodness, Unfolding a new petal And revealing hidden fragrance To-morrow, after the long night Of cold and wet, The rose will bloom, Mature and ripe, Withstanding weather, Its head erect, Encircled with purity and light.

-—Ena Smith, H.VI.b, Fitchett

Contrast

The boughs of the tree, Slivers of silver in the translucent moonlight, Were gently probing the sky, Straining away from the fetid atmosphere Of the dirty, dingy dwellings

Cherry blossom, Like strawberry ice cream slowly melting, Was casting mobile shadows Across a glaring brick wall, Emphasising its harsh hue and outline

The shrieks of urchins Drowned the somnolent murmur of bees, Which were moving drunkenly among heady scented blossom, Seeking a panacea for the clash and strife Of the world

The fresh spring breeze, Laden with the tang of dawn, Was playing around stale cabbage stalks, Striving to purify the atmosphere By its own virginity.

The sky was suffused with colour, From a delicate green T o a flamboyant scarlet, Its bold artistry making the troubles of man Seem petty and unreal

—M Gibbs, Diploma, Fitchett

He Loves Best

What is it that God loves best, they wondered? T o be sure, He loves the earth— Has He not made it with rose-filled valleys, Foaming waves that dance in the ocean's depth, An d dark plumed mountain-tops, majestically windswept?

Has He not caused the land and sea to be inhabited

By all manner of creatures—furred and feathered flesh, An d the sky above to be a reflection of the sea he loves below— Boundless in its clear blue infinity? An d do not rain and sun lash and warm by turn

Until the very dust is set to throbbing with new, awakened Life?

An d because God loved these things in all their perfect fashion, He made men in His own image. Strong, and brave, and beautiful Was each in turn, yet from the very beginning they sinned

An d God grew weary and sad But because as a father loves his children, So does He, He gave unto them commandments and a land flowing with Milk and honey

Yet still the earth grew darker, for cruclty and greed were blackening the air While machine guns and bullets blackened the ground Whereas

In the beginning they had worshipped idols, now they worshinoed money

An d power instead Though some prayed, wait ing for the sound of God's voice Above the fire and fury of destruction!

And again they wondered: What is it that Go d loves best?

Old men, knowing the wisdom of the ages, Nodded in sage complacency No, said He From the plaintive wind rustling through the trees

Musicians caught the sweetest melody. No, said He

All the jewels in the world, the rubies and pearls, They flashed and they sparkled, while golden haired girls Were laughing and singing, and the pomp and pageantry

Of emperors unfurled. But No, said He. Then a small child lifted his clear eyes and smiled, And God smiled back The earth caught its breath, Staring, humbled, contrite—now they knew what was right—

For God loves His children most of all in the world!

—A Kornan, P.VI.b

Coronation Colour

As I stood on the flagstones of a city footpath I tried to see again the illuminations of Coronation Day.

The sky was made dark then by the bright lights in the streets and shop windows A tall building stood straight and square, bathed in white light, while the flag above its tower fluttered merrily in a light of its own. So, too, did a tiny Union Jack on a little pole in a window of the same building, blown apparently by a fan Other buildings were glowing with green and gold Across the crowded roadway, and over the heads of the warmly-clad crowd, for the night was chilly, we gazed at misty lights in a shop window, changing from gold to red and blue and purple Through these we saw in a beautiful setting the symbols of our monarchy—the orb, the sceptre, and the crown.

But in the late afternoon of this spring day I wondered, as I looked around me, how much of that impressive scene could now be found Over there light of the setting sun fell gently on the buildings. One brick building became a soft brown and another warm red, while a painted frontage appeared to be the palest green

The rust red curtains in a cafe window brought the green and red neon sign outside neatly into harmony, and the sun fell full on the coloured raffia baskets and tropical fruit in another window How different from the hard glare and sweltering day from whence they came! The coloured covers on the books in the shop next door seemed to tell bright adventure stories even from that distance

In the shadow, on my side of the street, an antique silver tea service told its century-old story, while the burgundy, blue and gold Persian rug below it seemed to light up its rich colours. A mahogany bureau at the back glowed with its natural colour, and the old gold clock upon it ticked off the minutes

The trams rumbled down the middle of the road, their fresh green matching the new leaves

on the trees, and passers-by wore clothes of fresh, bright colours.

Where were the colours of Coronation Day? Surely these colours of nature were as inspiring as the man-made splendour

—Rosalind Johns, 15 yrs., V.a, Cato.

Royal Visit

One August morn, so fair and bright, With tunics pressed and hair just right, Four hundred seniors lined the drive T o see a famous Queen arrive

Some poor, sick boarders, still as mice, Leaned out of windows—(looking nice In dressing gowns of every hue) — All recovering from the 'flu.

The Governor's car came into sight, Each girl set her tie aright; And, as she stepped from the limousine, W e caught a glimpse of the Tongan Queen.

T o the main quad, then we all did troop T o join the quickly gathering group; The Queen, with Dr Wood , appeared T o smile on all there as they cheered

The Queen then turned aside to lay The stone that will forever stay In memory of her visit here, Amongst the juniors, year by year —Liabeth Rankin, V.f, Cato

Serenity

The firelight softly spread its amber glow, Melting the shadows, clothing all the room With warmth and softness. Fragrant logs of pine Wafted a haunting sweetness as of slopes And valleys, in the forests, where they grew

A man sits there and smokes his lov'd old pipe, His face reflects wisdom and strength of soul, His keen grey eyes gaze on the embers red, An d now and then his head nods and He sleeps, For ages dews have given him their peace.

An d by the fireside rocking, slowly, gently, A woman sits, as though eternally Her kind old face lit by the mellow light, She stares into the fire with eyes now dim; An d times does not exist, for peace is there.

—Lesley Andrew, H.VI.a, Berry.

Lament

Wind in the trees, crying wild and high, O bitter, wild song, Unseen in the darkness, the blackness, Thy sorrow is long O heartbreaking echo, so passionate, clear, Through the surge of thy might, The weeping, the tears and the sorrow, O wind of the night

—Margaret Walters, V.a

That Summer Tan

I toss and turn, My body's rec^, " I never burn"

I've often said; " I will get brown, I'll not stay white." But now I frown T o see my plight, And now I've come T o rue my boast— Out in the sun I burn—like toast

Outside I read With bathers on I sailed; my head N o hat upon. " I don't mind freckles," I said once, But found my error, Like a dunce For now I hide My freckled face: Next year I'll bide Inside, some place.

—Brenda Coates, V.a, Fitchett

Review

The play "Pygmalion," by George Bernard Shaw, was recently staged by the Union Theatre Repertory Company As I had previously read the play, I was able to visualise the plot more clearly and to enjoy the humour even more

Interest in the English language had stimulated Shaw to write such a play "They do not teach their children to speak it" and "consequently no man can teach himself what; it should sound like from reading it." The preface to this play was written by a professor of phonetics

The heroine of the story is an uneducated flower girl, Eliza, whose articulation is being observed by Higgins, a professor of speech By their speech he can place anyone within two miles of London —sometimes even within two streets

Anxious to be able to speak properly, Eliza approaches Professor Higgins for lessons Higgins and his colleague, Pickering, readily accept her as a "guinea pig" for an experiment in which they try to pass off a person like Eliza for a duchess after six months' training This they achieve successfully with the aid of Eliza's intelli gence

Higgins's quick temper and impatience almost ruin the experiment, and if it were not for Picker ing's sincere and gentlemanly character the experi ment would not be a complete success

Through a little generosity of the Professor, Eliza's dustman father is changed from an unde serving poor man to a respectable middle-class gentleman

It might have been due to a lack of cast that the garden party (where Eliza was received as a duchess and where she captivated everyone's atten tion) , at the Embassy in London was not staged

Also omitted were Eliza's first lesson at speech training and her escape from Wimpole Street, but on the whole the play was well performed by this young amateur company The part of Eliza was exceptionally well acted by an Old Collegian, Zo e Caldwell, who spoke Cockney at the beginning of the play very well.

—Penny Lang, H.VI.b, Cato

Never, But Neve D o This

Exams are just two months away, You sit and study night and day At week-ends too, you'd spurn to go T o tennis club or picture show.

If Richard rings you for a date, You answer him in tones of hate, "Ho w can you be so thoughtless, Dick? You know I want to pass Matric!"

Small brother adds to your depression By listening to children's session, When you are trying to remember What must be learned up by December

At times like these you cease to diet, Students can't starve and who'll deny it? T o drown your sorrows, you partake Of chocolate creams and slice of cake

And finally the day draws nigh! Can those be circles round your eyes? Was this fat schoolgirl once so slim? Wh y is this face, once cheerful, grim?

This tale's sad end I now relate, Just listen to the dreadful fate Of one who perished, lost in doubt, The day before results came out!

—Valerie Klein, Hon Vl.b

Dream of Nothing

When you're tossing and turnin , With ears red and burning, While everything's aching And back almost breaking, Yo u open an eye Just to espy— Nothing!

Now you're sleeping at last, With new dreams floating past, And you're off in a plane Flying onwards to Spain; Then, when you alight, What do you sight? Nothing!

Now you're playing the fiddle, And just in the middle, Yo u fall from the stage Whilst turning the page, T o land on the floor, Just to explore— Nothing!

Now you're down on your knees, Crawling in and out trees, When an elephant passes In great horn-rimmed glasses, He's baking a cake In order to make— Nothing!

But when you're in danger Of wolves or a ranger, You rush and you run At the shot of a gun, And then when you scream You find it's a dream— Of nothing!!

—Wendy Taylor, V.b

Night at School

The book is completed And closed, like the day, And she who has used it Lays it away

Fold back the covers, And put out the light; Toil comes with the morning, Rest with the night.

Song sinks into silence, The story is told, The windows are fastened, Against the cold.

No voice from the sleepers, No sound in the hall: Sleep and oblivion, Reign over all —Margaret Martin, V.e

Letter to a Pen Friend

L6 Adrian S treet, BURWOOD ? E.L%

22nd july, 1953 Dear Jean,

This year, at schhol, lam learning ty;ing It is really bery imterestimg, and I A M getting a long bery will

At thee momet, of corpse, I am conxentrating on acurracy and not speed My speed ay prezent is 15 w.p,m., with 14 (ERors) (erri) mestakes, so actually I amdoing 29 w.p.m

We have a wpecial typimg toom whech con taens a bout of 3o trypewriters Sime of thim are (bery) very hood machines, vut others ate in clined to heave out spaces or pur extra one sin Each morning we have a weed rest, and; ef we don8t have mire than 7 errors wear alloued to go on with out orkinary work We us ePITMEN-S COMNETCIAL TRYPEWRITIN G BOOK? WHeh we fond a bery helpfull hook, nad we really coyld not get a long wit hout it

Qe have learned thow to rype out businiis setters now, so, if hou have any lerrets you would loke typed send out the tough drafts and I will do them for you

W e also learning shot hand, book-weeping and commerdial principals. Our class enjoys principals, althouhg we fink the commer'cial definitions and avbbrebiations bery (very) kiffi dult You srr (I mean sqq) see (I had to liik nuder the nib (bib) to find "E " whire wasi, - og yes! the dejinitions fenish (fines) end ob page 7o and the abbreviations start om lage 70, and we ate inclened (enclined to learb the wrong things for himewirk Vut our enstructirs are bery kind and someti,es oberliik our mis rakes

In Shorth and I have passed 3o words per minrute, and tope to pass loo by the ind og the hear Yowever (Howeber) i sometines sonder if I am being tooo ambitious

Ef you have any bood-kiipeng you would lide me todo, just let me know I am netter at that than tyling

Sell, my jingers are herring tired now, so will clise Jive my love to the ham ily, Your loving pin fiend, Susan.

P,s Tryping is not as easy sa sime piop;e think it is, but I am hoing to work hard this term. Sus

London is a nig city Lindon is a big cety London is a big city I seem to be getting the hang of it now %@£-ac • ( ) m " " ? , H u • 13456789 000000000000000 —Eril McNaughton, Dip., Fitchett

WATCHIN G TH E MATC H

—Janet Martin, V.e, Fitchett

Recipe for Wild West Film Powwow Pudding

Cream handsome sheriff and cowboys into a smooth posse Break in wild stallion Sift in prairie flower with a dash of cactus and blend together with bolting stagecoach followed by Indians. Stir briskly with a tomahawk and flavour with screams of bonneted blonde in coach

Bake well in a hot canyon for three days with out water. Whi p up sheriff and introduce at the last minute Serve hot with spicy gunplay

—Jacqueline Wood , Hon VI.c, Fitchett

Biologistory

It's very amusing, Although quite confusing, How terminology Concerning biology Gets mixed with the mysteries Of ancient histories I never remember If 'twas in December That young King Euglena With stately demeanour Passed through Stomata And conquered Comata In fury, the "Galls" Threw stones at the walls Of the city of Roma, ('Tis written by Homer) , And wounded their hero A cousin of Nero, And injured poor Solon, By bruising his colon In anger, the latter, T o settle the matter, Called up the Apella, And waved his flagella T o silence the meeting Then with a harsh greeting He sentenced the "Galls" T o a year behind walls Of a chlorphylled cell At the base of a well When the verdict was cold, The emperor old Held a great feast O f tapeworm and yeast, By way of nutrition

For the ruler Domitian, Who , with a frown, Had to take down The "Galls" to their jail And so ends my tale

—Ena Smith, Hon Vl.b, Fitchett

Quotable Quotes

1 All sorts and conditions of people, nine hund red and ninety-nine times out of a thousand, feel that, strictly speaking, all in the garden's lovely, but after brooding over chapter and verse, they find that to all intents and purposes, two swallows don't make a summer

2. Never forget the saltbush and bluebush . . . or the mulga I told you about the time I was in Central Australia and the sheep thrived on mulga, didn't I? (No.) Oh! I did (No, you didn't M—) Well Got it?

3 Fae, fee, fie; Fie, fee, foo ; lae, lee, loo; loo, lee, lie, etc., etc

4 I'm waiting for that girl there thank you

5 I think I'm right I'm not quite sure; I haven't looked at it lately, but one and one gen erally make two Agreed? Speak now or for ever

6 Now I know you are all waiting for the results, but before I give them to you, I want to say one word

7 Wherever there's co-operation, there's a cap tain and a team Now I'm the captain and you're the team

8 Now, take pens in hand and

9. Ah, bon!

10 Oh! people! people!

11 Settle, please, girls, settle

12 Now let's not do that, girls

13 How are the frog-women, this morning? —"Week-day Observer."

Editor's Note.—The answers may be obtained on payment of a donation of £1 to the New Assembly Hall Fund

Tribulation

A commiseration with those who are in Hon Vl.a, and those who can remember The reason I'm writing this dear little ditty, Is that I live too much with the school mag com mittee

Each year (this one specially) near May and November, W e feel that its members we'd gladly dismember Our happy abode looks for weeks like a night mare— The room looks as if there had just been a fight there

When trying to talk in our room, we're unable For there, mid the papers strewn over the table, A Member is seated in deep concentration; An d (mentally) talking creates consternation In spare minutes, lunch-time, before school and after,

Our talk is again interrupted with laughter— They giggle (in secret) at some contribution Their secrecy ruins the best constitution, An d frays the best temper They say it's their duty,

But W E often think they just like being "snooty." The only solution to save one from homicide Is to throw in the sponge, and find somewhere else to abide

An d so, my dear sisters, a word to remember— Please don't make a friend of a committee mem ber!

—"Victimized," Hon Vl.a

Senior Travel Section

An Australian's Impression of the Coronation

A n extract fro m my mother's Coronation letter:—

"Tuesday dawned cold and grey and we were up at 4.30 a.m., and caught a train fo r London at 5.42 a.m., ctomplete with rug, rain coats, umbrella and a bag with foo d and hot tea W e reached London to find it as busy as it normally is at 9 a.m., and it was only 6 a.m Th e crowd was very thick and it was 7 a.m. before we finally reached our seats. Everything was very well organised, and the crowds were wonderfully orderly It was very amusing to find yourself in an underground train with people of all classes, nations and types, including very fashionably dressed women, and men in morning suits and grey and black top hats They would normally have used their cars, but with the crowd and traffic restrictions, they evidently thought it wiser to leave them at home Next to them you might find a humble family group, or a couple of young folk in hiking clothes, complete with knapsacks

"I n our stand, we were amongst a lot of Aus tralians, and we had fun comparing notes Th e hours went steadily by—when you say we were 8| hours in the stand before seeing the Queen, it sounds awful, but it would have been much worse standing, as millions did

First, going to the Abbey, were some peers, who were very friendly and entered into the spirit of it all, and leaned out of their windows, waving and acknowledging the crowd's shouts and whistles Everyone was so ready to be amused that even a man on a bicycle riding down the road drew forth cheers and shouts, and he in turn raised his hat and bowed to everyone After the troops had marched up to line the route, it be came very cold, and off and on we would have a heavy shower Unfortunately, the heaviest rain fell almost incessantly all through the procession

" I could never describe the colour and the pageantry or the gloriousness of it all; the guards men in their red tunics and busbies, the Life guards, some in blue jackets, burnished breast plate and helmets with white plumes and all riding white horses They all received a wonderful ovation fro m the crowd, and Mr and Mrs Menzies leant out of the coach window and waved enthusiasti cally to the Australian stand as they passed

"Nex t to the Queen, the Queen of Tong a had a deafening reception as she sat with the rain pouring down on her, waving and bowing, and loving every minute of it Th e Gloucester child ren were as funny as a circus, first waving madly and then flinging themselves back into the coach, exhausted with it all W e had a lovely view of Princess Margaret, who is gorgeous, but did not see the Queen Mother so well, as she was on the other side

"Th e Queen followed, radiant and smiling, with the Duke, unbelievably handsome The coach was the climax of the pageantry that went ahead of it It is all you ever imagined a fairy coach wbuld be like After the procession passed, we wended our way home, envying the fortunate people in the Abbey, but filled with the wonder of the glorious scenes we had seen this day."

—Jud y Pittard, V.a, Fitchett

An Extract from a Letter from a Chinese Pen Friend

"Coronation Highlights" in Singapore was very grand There was a sea-dragon symbolizing peace, which was designed and made by the Chinese As sociation It was very beautiful especially at night when the lights were put on Th e sea-dragon pro cessions paraded round the island of Singapore every night during Coronation Week O n the official night (2nd June) we had the land-dragon processions. There were three land-dragons all designed by different Chinese Associations. Th e

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Front

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. BASEBALL TEAM , 1953

Back Row, L to R.: Barbara Swann, Julie Robertson, Margaret Anderson, Janctte Gourlay (capt.), Diane Knight, Davida Switson

Row: Anne Walton, Lorraine Barnes, Marigold McLean

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. TENNI S TEAM , 1953

Back Row: Barbara Galbraith, Helen McComb, Julie Bissett, Pamela Levy, Marigold McLean

Front: Lorraine Coghlan, Janet Miller (capt.), Barbara Swann.

Best land-dragon was the one that had flame com ing out of its mouth.

"Then there was a model of the Queen on horseback, and of the silver coach drawn by horses made by the Singapore Traction Company

"The Malay Association had a steamer, sup posed to be the liner 'Queen Elizabeth.' They had native dances, and also Malay representatives of all the States of Malaya

"Then India had a 'silver cars' procession As they were held in different parts of the city I did not see the 'silver cars' procession.

"The National Dances performed on the City steps were also very successful These are only very few of the many things which made the pro cessions so memorable."

—B Lewis, V.a, Krome

Received from a Schoolgirl Living in Wembley, Middlesex, England

Yo u wanted to know about the Corona tion It seems such a long time ago! There was such a lot of preparation for it, and everyone was very excited The roads and houses and gar dens were all decorated red, white and blue In Whitehall, there were some very attractive guards' helmets down the middle of the street. Regent Street was decorated with roses and the Mall looked beautiful Yo u may have seen the four arches, each lit up in gold surmounted with a crown and the lion and unicorn There were silver balls suspended and they seemed to float! The whole avenue looked like a dream

W e sat glued to our T.V set, all day from 9.30 and we ate our lunch off our laps and didn't move The Queen looked absolutely marvellous, and the service in Westminster Abbey was very dignified She looked so young to bear all the responsibility and I think every single person made a silent vow to help her. The weather was dismal and my sister, who sat on the pavement all night, got drenched In the evening, there were bonfires and fireworks everywhere The Scouts organised the bonfires, and the whole country was linked by them The papers and magazines were scarce, as everyone was buying lots of copies for souvenirs I do hope you have a chance to see a colour film of the ceremony, as it was a wonderful day

—Pat Stocker, Hon. Vl.b,

Austria

The Austrian Tyrol, one of the most beautiful places in the world, is set in the Alps of Austria, which, in the winter time, are covered with glisten ing snow In the summer season the lower slopes of the mountain sides are strewn with exquisite wild flowers, their colours mingling to form one waving sea of colour under a cloudless blue sky On the slopes the brown-eyed cows graze, wearing their studded collars and huge bells, which ring melodiously with different tones as they move, and the sound is delightful, echoing through the valleys

There are many picturesque villages and towns to be found throughout Austria, but one which I shall always remember is Innsbruck. It is situated within the folds of the high mountains, with the River Inn flowing through the centre of it The streets are cobbled and very narrow, and many types of transport travelling to and fro on their errands

The main street is like a square with an arch way, and has a tall statue in the centre, that of Saint Maria Therese, and the street is named after her: Maria Therese, Strasse

The shops all have colourful blinds outside with window-boxes full of scarlet geraniums on either side of their doorways These shops sell many alluring articles to the tourists, such as cuckoo clocks, carved deer, embroidered caps and blouses, and wonderful jewellery

The Austrian national dress is very attractive The men wear leather shorts and green serge jackets with silver buttons Their stockings are white, and sometimes they wear buckled shoes The women wear full black skirts, intricately embroid ered blouses, white aprons, and white stiffened butterfly caps.

One can travel to the top of one of the peaks known as the Hofberg in a cable car It is quite an experience to feel the small car swaying in the wind as it travels up to the summit

Far below, the trees are mere specks in the valley, and as the height increases one's ears "click" incessantly A wonderful view is obtained from the top of the Hofberg, and across on an other peak sheep graze with a shepherd-boy yodelling to them to call them home

Many waterfalls are to be seen in Austria, rush ing down the steep mountains and flowing into lakes set like gleaming jewels in the heart of the Alps

There is a certain charm about Austria, the smiles and hospitality of the people, the quaint villages, and the magnificent scenery, all combine to make it an unforgettable country

—M . Thomas, 16 years, Dip., Fitchett.

Drama in Malaya

Drama plays a very important part in the life of a nation Even among the most primitive tribes of the world, ceremonial dances are common In the olden days, dancing and acting were only present in the court, but now they are within reach of all

Malaya is a cosmopolitan country, and so one would expect to find many drama-forms of the Asian cultures of the nearby countries There are the Chinese "dai hei" (opera), the Indian ballet. Malay "Bangsawan," Javanese shadow-play, and Siamese dancing.

The Chinese opera is very ancient Stories are staged in cantos, each lasting one night. It is not unusual if a story takes months to stage Music is played by men who know the score from memory The costumes and head-dresses are

elaborate Different colours signify different ranks

For example, yellow is worn by priests, red by warriors, and black by a villain One has to use the imagination a great deal, for a flourish of the hand with a staff means riding a horse, and a lift of a foot means crossing the threshold. Most of the stories are handed down from generation to generation

Songs and dances are employed in the Indian ballet Dancers are accompanied by a drum whose rhythm may seem monotonous to an untrained ear, but may sound mystic and enchanting to another Every movement has its symbolic mean ing, and a knowledge of movements is a great help to anyone watching an Indian ballet

The general plot of the Malay "Bangsawan" usually concerns a rajah who has lost his daughter through the wickedness of his wife Then he finds her at the point of death and just man ages to bequeath his throne to her The costumes are sarongs and bajus

Javanese shadow-play is a very old art and it requires skilful manipulation of puppets

Siamese dancing is one of the most graceful in the Oriental countries There are two kinds of Siamese dancing—masked play and drama dancing The former is for the male dancers It is particularly strenuous and masks cover the whole head of the actors They portray the differ ent characters, for instance, monkeys and demons In drama-dancing, the dancers are mainly women, who act as heroes and heroines The graceful and expressive movements convey the meanings to the audience

All these forms of drama are part of the heri tage from our ancestors They are varied and symbolism is common. Most Oriental dancing and acting requires great skill and thorough training The lifting of an eyebrow, the toss of the head, all have their meanings

—Mary Chan, Hon Vl.b, Cato

An Indian Wedding

First of all, I think I should explain to the reader that there are two different sects among the Hindus—the Sanatans and the Aryans The Aryans are a fairly recent development They do not worship lots and lots of little gods and goddesses, they do not follow the caste system and are not superstitious like the Sanatans

I am going to tell you about an Aryan wed ding This, if you know anything about Indian weddings, is quite different from the ordinary Indian or Sanatan wedding

First of all, all Indian weddings take place at night The bridegroom arrives at the bride's house in the evening. The time is arranged be forehand so that the bride is ready to welcome the groom. She has bathed, her hair is tidily done in a "bun " at the back of her head and she is wearing a beautiful sari (a white sari is never allowed on a wedding day) She wears a garland and carries another in her hand to put round the groom's neck Thus she welcomes him into her

heart Her face is not covered with a veil as it is in a Sanatan wedding

After this, both move into a specially prepared place in the centre of the big building where all other guests sit They both have to take off their shoes before stepping into this place, the priest has to do likewise, also any leather purse or belt has to be left outside because Indian people are not allowed to take any leather articles into their temples or any holy place. And the place where they are married is always holy

The ceremony starts with a prayer which is chanted by all present Then the bride's parents take her hand in theirs and put it in the groom's hands, thus showing that they give their daughter to him and that she is his responsibility hereafter

The Aryan wedding ceremony is very similar to the Christian ceremony except that everybody sits while it is proceeding The bride and groom promise to love and cherish each other "until death do us part"—they promise faithfulness to each other and the bride has to promise obedience to her husband

After the ceremony there is much singing and dancing but no one drink-, any alcohol, that is not allowed and no meat is allowed either

The next morning the bride and groom go home together amidst much weeping on the bride's side —Joyce Choudhari, Hon Vl.d, Krome

Parody Competition

Senior Section—

Prizes: Barbara Wilkinson, Hon Vl.a, Judith Wilkinson, Pass Vl.a Intermediate Section— Prize: Lorelei Leggett, V.a The Editors thank all those who contributed Some of the many entries which did not win prizes are printed below

The Destruction of the Summer Tan (With deepest apologies to Byron)

The Associate came down like a wolf on the fold, And her school star was gleaming in silver and gold; An d the glint in her eyes was like stars on the sea, As she shot ireful looks at the sunbathing "three."

Like the leaves of the forest when Summer is green, The girls in green tunics were one moment seen; Like the leaves of the forest at bleak Winter's height, The girls, shortly after, were nowhere in sight.

For the Guardian of Law gazed in horror aghast, An d gasped in amazement, to see as she passed That the legs of the girls were extended and bare! Oh! With such gross audacity, what can compare?

And there sat the girls, every face growing pale While each one tried vainly to think up a tale And the hours that they'd spent getting tanned, they now saw Were but small, when compared to the "tanning" in store!

They stood there; their faces distorted and paled The Associate recovered the voice that had failed;

And their protests were silenced, and humbly the "three" Were, in anguish, led straight to the Great Senior Pre

Now the "green-tunicked" schoolgirls have paid for their crime, As the sun shines in vain through the passage of time, And their wish to get sun-tanned (before their redemption)

Hath melted like snow in the hour of detention.

—Barbara Wilkinson, Hon Vl.a, Fitchett

The Day-girl's Lament

(With sincere apologies to W S Gilbert

From Guiseppa's song in "The Gondoliers.")

Rising early in the mornino, So that we will not be late, First our tired selves adorning In our uniform sedate, W e embark without delay On the duties of the day—

First we polish till they're shining Both our shoes—then before dining On our hurried morning meal, we cut our lunch With an eye to our condition, And the "Oslo Lunch" tradition, W e include some juicy celery to munch

T o appease our inner cravings then we make U p some breakfast of black coffee, toast and steak;

Or perhaps we feel our figure should come first, So with "tempting" orange juice we quench our thirst;

Then because the train we catch'll Not be kept, we pack our satchel

With a midget reference library of ink-bespattered books, An d our uniform gymnastic, (We're not totally scholastic),

With the hockey stick and runners we collect from sundry hooks; With mathematical deductions, And our mother's fond instructions, W e set out towards the station hoping that the clock's not right; With a look of desperation, And with growing consternation, W e see the train we have to catch go sailing out of sight!

Oh, the boarders, they may grouse Of the life they lead in House, But a day-girl's life is harder And her trials more severe For there's nothing quite so worrying, After hours of frenzied hurrying, As to see the train you have to catch go sailing out of sight!

—Judith Wilkinson, Pass Vl.a, Fitchett

Boarder Mail

(With apologies to W . H. Auden's "Night Mail.")

This is the overland carrying the boarders, Taking to parents both sons and daughters. Term had ended in a flurry of packing, For raising the spirits nothing was lacking. Rooms had been left both clean and empty, Friends departed with good wishes plenty, And orders to write simply screeds of news, Enclosing snaps of places and views, Arrangements made for a future meeting With those who by different transport were leav ing

Some go by plane, others by car, All to their homes in places far, Addresses, tickets, purses and cases; Owners dithering with distraught faces, Teachers check and double check On times and places, seat and deck 'Til finally out of all this rush We're installed in our seat, with still more fuss As to who has the window, who the aisle, While adults give an indulgent smile; A last minute dash for another weekly, The Juniors run our errands meekly?? Cases and racquets hurled into racks, Magazines aren't for long in stacks

Out of this din we hear the blast Of the whistle, saying, "We're off at last," Soon the city is left behind; Towards the mountains we gently wind, Climb through gorges deep and wide, Until at length on the other side Our breaths are caught at the wonderful scenery Of plains below ablaze with greenery Past shack and shanty we continue our run, As if our goal were the setting sun W e fly between seas of bowing grass, While dog and master watch us pass, See our gleaming monster tear Through the dark and gentle air.

Along it swoops on silver rail Without a halt—it does not fail Inside we yawn, stretch and groan, With cramp it seems in every bone Books are scattered, eye-lids flutter, "Pins and needles" cause a mutter T o find a comfy spot we battle, Away from door and window rattle, T o catch a quiet forty winks As money in pockets gently clinks.

The glittering lights at last we see Of the town where for weeks we've longed to be, W e in a flash are bright and elated, Belongings are gathered, ties are "straighted," Shoes done up and hats put on; Now is all sign of weariness gone, As from the carriage we scramble out, An d greet our parents with gladsome shout. —Lorelei Leggett, V.a.

The Rabbit

(With apologies to William Blake.)

Rabbit, rabbit! lying dead, Stretched out stiff from toe to head, What poor female hand or eye Could despoil thy symmetry?

In what distant paddock green Could thy lonely hole have been? Wh o is she, who dares to hack At thee, poor beast, upon thy back?

And what interest, and what art Could sketch the back view of thy heart Into a prac book very neat, From a distance of ten feet?

Where's the ccalpel? She must trim All the surplus fat from him "Wh y does this join on to that? Now I've cut it! (Oh ! my hat!) "

When the class throws your remains In the bins and down the drains, D o they smile their work to do? Are they glad whey they are through?

Rabbit, rabbit, lying bold, On thy slab, so hard and cold All the world will surely say— "This was a rabbit, yesterday!" —S. J. Merrylees, Hon. Vl.b, Cato.

A Nightmare

(With acknowledgments to W S Gilbert's "Iolanthe".)

If you're lying in bed with a cold in the head, And weird noises around are assailing you, Yo u try to repose, but the cold of your toes Suggests that the Arctic's impaling you

Your mind's in a jumble, you mutter and mumble, And yell that blue tadpoles are chasing you, You're floating through air, astride a white bear, An d a steam boat seems to be "racing" you

You land in New York—o n a jet plane from Cork, Which has shifted its site to Manhattan Here you wait for a while, for a trip up the Nile In a boat which you practically flatten.

Yo u alight at the Hague, where the daylight seems vague, An d no wonder, for Mum's pulled the blind— The daylight streams in, You've got needles and pin, Yo u find, when you wake You've a splitting headache, And you're pulled out of bed As one waked from the dead, But you know that your nightmare is over —Helen Bennett, V.e, Krome

—Rosemary Horton, Pass VI c, Fitchett

Middle & Lower Middle Original Section

The Thunderstorm

The rain beats on the window pane, And we quickly draw the blind in vain, For lightning flashes and lights the room, And thunder crashes with an awful boom

The hail falls on the glowing coals, The wind whips by the swaying poles, And thus it seems the storm will bring A n end to almost everything

When all at once, the clouds decrease, The rainbow comes—a sign of peace, The sun appears as a brilliant light, And all the world is gay and bright

And so it it through all our life, With all the noise and all the strife, W e find that when the storm is o'er Most things are better than before -—Jennifer Robinson, L.V.d

The Country

The beauty of the country, Where nature wild and free, Has moulded to perfection Every bird and bee

The city's long drab streets Hold no joy for me; Where man molested nature, And chopped down every tree

The sun creeps slowly upwards, T o watch the lambs at play, And the birds are singing sweetly, T o announce the break of day

The birds huddle in their nests, Or wing the heavens high; Till the sun sinks in the west, And darkness now draws nigh

—Ann e Mulhall, L.IV.d, Cato

Ghosts

I am a ghost hunter My job is investigating the claims of people who say they have ghostly visitors, ancestral or otherwise I have visited nearly all the haunted houses in England and Scotland, and number some really charming ghosts among my acquaintances

One jolly old spectre I met in an English manor ranks high in my esteem He was a country squire before he died and was so attached to the house that he could not bear to leave it, so for several years he haunted it, though less frequently now because of rheumatism (a very damp climate in this locality). He was an obliging old fellow, and kindly showed me all the secret passages and cubby holes to be found in his house

Another great friend of mine was a young Scottish ghost. Every Wednesday night he used to make haggis in the dungeon of the castle where he lived, and as the smell floated into the best drawing room, the owner hired me to locate the origin of this odour When I saw a head pop out of the wall of my room I decided it was a ghost, which hypothesis was subsequently con firmed when the figure came right out, carrying a spoon and a steaming plate "Have some, mon," it said, "it's deeeelicious!" (He was not one of close-fisted Scots.) W e had a long talk together He claimed intimate acquaintance with Bonnie Prince Charlie, having fought with him at Cullo den Altogether he was a most handsome and courteous ghost, even if he did have a habit of disappearing in the middle of a sentence (an eerie effect, a voice coming from nowhere).

The only royal ghost I ever met was Anne Boleyn, whom I came upon wandering round with her head under her arm This melancholy lady confided in me that she wished that they had thought of zip-fasteners earlier, explaining that she could have used one to fasten on her head, removing it of course, when people saw her (As they expected her to be carrying it.) It really became very heavy, she remarked

I would like to tell you more of my ghostly experiences, but time is running short I have met a Welsh ghost, but I hear that there have been queer noises in Caernarvon Castle lately

—Jennifer Murphy, 14 years, L.V.e, Cato

The Clock

The clock has a face— Round and jolly too, And out of little bright eyes H e slyly looks at you Imagine his mouth, So solemn and round; H e brightens the silence With his cheerful ticking sound

When round comes the hour; Ting! goes his chime, Good little wise clock— He's told the right time —Elizabeth Gilliam, 11 yrs., L.III.a, Fitchett

Fritz and Muff

I have two little Dachshunds, Their names are Fritz and Muff, They love to play together An d are seldom ever rough

Muff likes to play at chasing Stray cats and birds away, While Fritz just keeps on racing Around and round all day

I'll tell you all a secret— I found just yesterday, Five darling little puppies Were hidden in the hay

Muff's very proud and happy, And Fritz is happy too, While I'm just bubbling over, With glee And wouldn't you?

-—Nanette McLaughlin, L.III.b, Fitchett.

My Trip to Mt. St. Leonard

During the holidays we went for a trip to Mt St. Leonard, which is about ten miles from Healesville on the way to Toolangi

After passing Lilydale, the scenery was typi cally Australian W e passed £oomb e Cottage, formerly the home of Madame Melba at Cold stream Once through Healesville, it is rugged bush country with fern gullies and tall gum trees

Many times we had seen the fire look-out tower in the distance and now we decided to try and find the road to it The road we hoped would lead to it did not look very good, so we decided to walk, realising the long "trek" ahead of us Eventually we reached the summit and there was the look-out, towering above us This look out is one of a chain erected by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, to provide facilities for checking bushfire outbreaks in the ranges

Mt. St. Leonard is nearly 3,400 feet high, and the tower is eighty feet high It is constructed of steel on a stone base The view from the top of the tower is magnificent, showing the countryside for miles around, and in spite of the climb up, we considered it well worth while Next time, how ever, Father says we will take the car to the top, instead of having to walk.

—Margaret Lancaster, L.IV.b, Fitchett

Things I Love

I love to see the birds that sing, And fluffy rabbits too, Dance and play in the days of Spring When life begins anew

I love to hear the Whip-birds' cry, That live in the forests dark, And to hear the laugh of a Cockatoo, And the song of a meadow lark

I love to touch the petal of a rose In Spring-time's cooling rain

I love to touch the jonquils, Which are ready to open again.

I love the taste of oranges Ripened in the summer's sun Also the taste of juicy limes, When a hard day's work is done

I love the smell of new-mown hay, O n a graceful country farm

I love, I love 'most everything, Of Nature's airy balm —Freda Potter, IH.b, Krome,

The Stampede

Rushing down the valley, 'Tween the hills of grey and black, The horses do not dally, But the foals are getting slack

The horses' sides are sweating, As they flash between the trees Hear them loudly breathing As they're dashing with the breeze

Hear the ripping of the bark, As they dash on to the light, Pounding through the ghostly dark, Beneath a moon so bright

At last they reach the river, Splash through the sparkling stream, Their sides are all a-quiver, And their flanks are all a-gleam

U p the hill they canter, T o meet the rising sun, And as the last ones falter, They think their life is done

But as the morning wakens, The herd at last is still They settle in the bracken And look down from the hill. —An n Connor, L.V.d, Fitchett

Yard Duty

U p and down the cloisters, Round and round the gym, Looking for papers T o put in the bin Tiny bits of orange peel, Apple cores and bags, Lost stars and pencils, And handkerchiefs and rags, U p past the oval (Which is always rather clean), Then to the tennis courts, Where bags are often seen Round past the Junior school, Past little ones at play, Picking up papers— It's our Yard Duty Day! —Merlene Walsh, 13 years, IV.c, Krome

Alterations and Improvements

My father has at present a mania for improv ing everything While this feeling lasts it is rather exasperating for everyone concerned but then, think of the beautiful results!

First he realised that the cupboards under the sink in the kitchen were in a disgraceful muddle. O n the inside of the cupboard door he built an amazing contraption to hold pots, sandwich tins, frying pans and cake tins Inside the cupboard he removed the shelf and built-in a hinged door with the shadows of the cake-wires, egg beaters and bean cutters on both sides Now we no longer need to pull out every utensil to find the wanted one

One thing leading to another, the kitchen was not good enough for the perfect cupboard! After screwing up the door handle my father found many other jobs there until at last he became tired of the grocery cupboards My mother, knowing that more carpentering would mean more mess, was horrified He took out one large shelf and replaced it with six curved shelves Now we can reach for the things easily as they are able to be seen at once. Soon we realised that Daddy was going a bit too far, but it was too late to stop him. A serious drawback to having nice cupboards is that they take time to complete

My father then began to think that the kitchen walls were not the right shade He postponed painting them until he had papered the ceiling Papering the ceiling! Oh, my! My father was perched on the ladder holding up one end of the paper while my mother precariously tried to stick on the other end They looked ridiculous—especi ally when one strip broke in half while Daddy was supporting it with his head All over the house could be heard, "Hold it still!" "Quick, pass me the brush!" "Look out, it's slipping!" "Hang on to it!" At long last the pretty paper was up and it covered the ceiling with attractive leaves The next improvement was to paint the walls in the modern style of a different colour for each wall The wall opposite the window now is pale green while the other two walls are a lovely shade of lemon Every night my father mounted a ladder and brushed away to his heart's content Although it has taken time, his efforts have not been in vain because now our kitchen is greatly improved and we are all in favour of our new interior decorations

—F Clemson, 13 years, L.V.d, Krome

The Pearl Shell Clock

There was a little mermaid, Wh o had a pearl shell clock, An d she listened to it tick As she rested on a rock

But sad to say, one stormy day, She lost it in the waves, She searched the sea and in the bay, An d in the gloomy caves.

Now one bright night, by a stalactite, She found her pearly clock, Now happy is she at home in the sea As time flies—tickety-tock!

—Kay Nairn, 9 years, L.III.b, Fitchett

Dream Horses

A horse with raven tail and mane, Intelligent ears well pricked, Beneath a white star, two warm brown eyes, His neck well arched and his tail a-flicked

A horse with a nature gentle and yet Frisky and jolly is he When out for a ride, he canters along, An d shies, in pretence, at a rabbit we see

A horse who has beauty in every line Muscles that ripple beneath A n ebony coat, a pretty white star, Nuzzling warm lips and strong white teeth

But there is a pony whose age I don't know, Gentle and quiet is he, A brown mountain pony with back broad and strong, But as dear as a fine horse, this pony to me —Susan Webber, 11 years, L.IV.c, Cato

Exams.!

Our yearly exams are here, And into our books we peer— T o learn all we can in a day, While we study instead -of play Baseball or cricket or tennis— Don't you think exams are a menace? Then when the day comes, And you meet all your chums Studying hard from a book Then to your own paper you look Only to find that some are easy Yet others make you feel quite "freezy." The time is up—fo r it's half past two— But I'm not looking forward to my marks—are you?

—Leonie Hodges, 9 years, L.III.b, Berry

Oysters

Whilst my mother and father were staying in Queensland a few years ago, we visited an oyster-bed near Southport on the Georges River. There we were shown how oysters are cultivated.

W e were told an oyster takes seven years to become fully grown and ready for eating Pieces of corrugated iron and old car tyres were made fast in the river, and on these the oysters attach themselves.

W e were shown the different stages of an oyster's life The first stage, when the oyster has just attached to the corrugated iron or the tyre, it is so small that it is not visible to the naked eye As they grow bigger they just look like tiny white specks, and you would never guess that they were the oysters we know and eat In seven years they are fully grown

The man who owns this oyster-bed supplies Southport and the surrounding districts with oysters

—Diane Simpson, L.V.d

Seasons

In Summer when the skies are blue, Our garden's bright with flowers, I love to lie upon the sands An d spend my leisure hours When Autumn comes with wind and fog, The leaves turn red and brown The cold creeps in and stops their growth, And they come fluttering down

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. BASKET-BALL TEAM , 1953.

Back Row: Yvonne Deeble, Margaret Fowler, Beverley Slade, Diane Knight, Cherril Greenwood, Anne Walton

Front: Janette Gourlay, Margaret Anderson (joint captains).

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins CRICKET TEAM , 1953

Back Row: Pamela Bowyer, Anne Walton, Margaret Anderson, Diane Knight, Davida Switson, Marigold McLean.

Front: Jennifer Attree, Jill Rubenstein, Barbara Swann (capt.), Shirley Barber, Dorothy Gribble

Then Winter with its frost and snow, Dark days of wind and rain; The fires glow with cheerful heat, An d we are warm again.

Now Spring is here, and trees begin T o blossom forth once more The air is filled with perfume sweet, This season I adore

—Glenis Jolly, 11 years, Ill.b, Cato.

Rexy

I wake in the morning; the skies are slaty grey, The breakfast toast is burning—that starts a dismal day

My lessons all seem boring and my friends are away (I'd love to throw an inkwell, but I don't sup pose I may.)

But when at last it's over and fo r home I quickly jog, I hear a joyous barking that lifts the mists and fog

It's my patient little Rexy with welcome all agog— My Border Collie puppy—he's such a faithful dog —Lynne Courtier, L.V.d

The Sailor and the Mermaid

Ten jolly sailors Sailed "upon the sea They all had merry faces As merry as could be They sailed so very early, Right at the break of day, Their ship was full of cargo, As they sailed far away

When one was leaning overboard He saw a mermaid fair, She had the blackest, flashing eyes, And curly, raven hair

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He beckoned with his finger, And asked her if she'd marry She smiled her sweetest smile at him And said she couldn't tarry

They dived into the dark green depths, And went to ask her father He said they could, and wished them luck, T o live happily ever after. —Ann e Lee, Ill.a, Berry.

Wish

Beyond the city's smoke and haze, The hills of nature tower high; The trees and country roads and ways, Still in their silence lie

Far from the noise of the city's crowd, The wind-whipped gum-trees bend; Where the many birds on their branches bowed Sing till the dusk descend.

I long for the hills and the mountain air, Where dust and dirt are gone; For the rabbits' home and the fox's lair, And the sound of the thrush's song

—Lesley Palmer, L.V.d, Cato

Wattle

Wattle, golden wattle, is our emblem and our crest, It stands for this dear country, my homeland and the best, Our flag is waving proudly with the nations of the world, • See! the colours and the stars, now it is unfurled

I've heard of far-off places, where many people roam, They do not know what they have done, until they come back home But my heart is beating loudly, to the music of the breeze, As I think of our great country and the golden wattle trees

—Julie Gleadell, L.IV.d, Cato

Lower Middle Trav/e) Section

Memories of My Life

I have not many memories of my life in Hungary, for I was only 3 i years old when we fled because of the Russians

I remember, however, that we lived in a big house, which had many rooms, and the house was in the middle of a great park I shared with my brother, who isn't with us any more, a big room, full of wonderful toys. My grandparents often came to us and played with us. I was most happy when we made excursions together with them to the big acacia forest or the lake, (both

of which were near to our home), either by our brougham, drawn by two horses, or by our car But this happy time didn't last long, for one day we had to pack in a great hurry, and left our home for ever.

I do not remember very distinctly anything of our refuge to Austria, which lasted nearly one year. But I do remember very well that my mother was very sad in that period, and she often cried also, because my dear brother was very ill at that time H e was in plaster, and my mother and father carried him in their arms although he was eight years old

Then we lived in Austria I loved this country W e were living between very high mountains, and during six months o5 the year there was snow on the ground six to seven feet deep

I still think with longing how often I used to dash down from the top of the mountains to the deep valleys on my skis But when the snow melted, I couldn't enjoy enough the most beauti ful meadows, which were full of the wonderful coloured flowers. Here too, we lived in a big castle and I went to French and German schools But we hungered very much; we hadn't milk and bread sometimes for weeks, therefore I was taken by friends of my father to their home in Switzer land, and I stayed with them one year Not very long after my return to my parents (by that time my little brother had left us for ever), my mother told me that we were going to travel a very long way, by train and then across big seas on a big ship, and that we would live in Australia in the future I enjoyed the long trip through

Germany, and from Bremen we sailed to Aus tralia, which took five weeks I had a happy time on the ship, and we had a lot of fun I didn't mind that there were often such big waves, and the ship rolled so much that all the plates and cutlery slid off the tables with a terrible noise

W e saw beautiful lands. I remember the White Cliffs of Dover, the big Rock of Gibraltar, the lovely Bay of Naples, the Italian Islands and Sicily, and passing through the Suez Canal was a great experience for me. When we passed the equator, I was "baptized" by having a bucket of water poured over me, and also was given a certificate to that effect

For more than two years we have been in Australia, and I have seen here, also, some beautiful places, and hope to see more in the future

—Uona Feuchtersleben, 12 years, Ill.b (Prize awarded in Travel Section Competition.)

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—Rosemar y Balraer, V.a,

Java

In the year 1946 we went to live in Jakarta, a town in Java I attended a Chinese school where there were both boys and girls in each class There were no uniforms or hats. School started at 11 o'clock and after every period there was a short recess. School ended at 5 o'clock. There was no lunch-time so we had to have an early lunch be fore leaving home W e wore summer frocks and towards the end of the day we had to have a cool shower because of the great heat

W e lived in a mansion which had a large pool at the back containing some fish. W e had sixty banana nalms, so if we ran out of other fruits we could always have bananas Other fruits grown in Java are mangoes, paw-paws, pine apples, coconuts and rumputans Apples are scarce there and so are pears For dinner, we ate thn usual Ch'nese food

The native women wear sarongs and blouses while the men wear sarongs but no shoes They live in bamboo huts with thatched roofs

Towards the end of our stay in Java we went to a mountain called Bandung for a holiday The Indonesians call it a "little parish" because life there is easy and the people are carefree It took us three hours to get there by car along a winding road with dense forest on either side. It is said that sometimes robbers hide in there to steal from travellers and often tragedies happen.

W e stopped at the top of Mt Peon-Tje It was very misty and cold but a clearing enabled us to see a beautiful view of the valley below us where there were fresh green rice-fields contrasting with the deeper green of the forests This place is famous for its scenic beauty

It is now three years since we left Java I wonder if life there has changed? I doubt it.

—Ching Yee Tsiang, L IV.d, Berry

A Journey from England to Australia

In 1948 my father decided to come to Australia to live. W e left Southampton in a ship called the "Esperance Bay." The first port of call was Malta. It is a very pretty little island, but it suffered badly in the last war

My father hired a car to take us to where the citrus fruits are grown Here for the first time in my life I saw oranges, lemons, and grapefruit growing, for it is too cold to grow them in Eng land W e saw large caves in the cliffs where the Maltese hid in the war I was very sorry to leave Malta, but I shall never forget the lovely, sunny island

The next place that we stopped at was Port Said in Egypt W e went to the famous shop of Simon Artz, where there were fascinating curios such as vases, brooches and leather work. Al though I enjoyed looking through the big shop, I was uneasy because I had heard about Egyptian robbers who knock you unconscious with a club and run off with your money

After going through the Mediterranean Sea we went through the Suez Canal, and on the banks were Egyptian women in black robes doing their washing

The ship stopped at Aden, in Arabia, but as it was ten o'clock at night I did not go ashore Colombo was the next place we stopped at It is a big town in Ceylon which is the island off India Here we went on a trip to Mount Lavinia which is a beautiful mountain overlooking the sea On the way back from the mountain we visited a Buddhist Temple, and everyone had to take off his or her shoes before entering

Then we had ten days at sea without seeing land A canvas swimming pool had been erected and we had great fun swimming in it Soon the ship crossed the equator and King Neptune came aboard and we had a "crossing the line" cere mony

W e then came to Fremantle, the first stop in Australia. I thought it was a lovely city, and I was very relieved to see that I would be living with white people, for I thought Australians were coffee coloured and secretly I had been rather afraid

After Fremantle, we sailed through the Great Australian Bight and here we had the experience of a storm at sea At dinner all the plates slid around the table W e called in at Adelaide and then came on to Melbourne and as soon as we came ashore I knew that I would like to live here.

—Ann e Lee, 12 years, III.a, Berry

A Day at Colombo

At six o'clock we sailed into Colombo harbour Many fishing boats were already out, casting their nets The sea was choppy and when we stepped into the launch it heaved and tossed till we were afraid it might turn over! Mr and Mrs Dep, who run a tourist agency, and their twelve children, took us to the shops, where my sister and I each bought a bracelet. My bracelet was of moonstones and my sister's of other Ceylon stones. Mother went to a dressmaker's, where she ordered a dress which was to be ready that evening! Daddy, how ever, kept badgering us to be off or to look at a fruit shop, as he is very fond of fruit

At last we left by a black taxi to Negombo O n the way we went past many beautiful banana groves, tea plantations, coconut palms and cin namon trees W e stopped when a woman rushed out on to the side of the road with her baby, waving a branch of sweet-smelling cinnamon She, like many other poorer people, lived in a sun dried, mud-brick house, coated with whitewash

W e passed a dirty brown river with thick foliage on either side, where women were slapping their clothes on the rocks by the water's edge W e thought that the washing would have been cleaner before it was washed Soon we drew into Negombo and stopped near a snake charmer, who was per forming his tricks Firstly, he blew on pipes and the snake woke and waved to and fro to the weird music

The snakes then twined around the charmer's neck as though they were fond of him After this the charmer did various tricks with balls and in verted brass cups His last trick was the best, I think W e were shown a nut, which was put under a '-1o*-V v"'• 11 p tb° charmer repeater! ma^ic words with his hand under the cloth The cloth was thrown off, and lo and behold, underneath was a small tree! W e were all mystified

W e then drove to Mount Lavinia Hotel, which overlooks the sea and sand, here we had lunch After this we went back to the township of Colombo and bought several more articles, then boarded the launch after a most enjoyable day —Dorothy Davies, L.IV.b

My Visit to Buckingham Palace

W e were awakened early on Tuesday morn ing, 10th February, by the sound of our alarm clock W e dressed quickly and went downstairs to have breakfast. At 9.30 a.m. a taxi called for us at the Overseas League It was a cold and foggy morning, but that did not worry us

Outside Buckingham Palace, there was a long stream of cars waiting to go in Mounted police kept the traffic in order As we entered by the main gate, my mother and I had to give our white cards to the man standing by, then we walked under the archway, and into a large court yard, until we had crossed over to some marble steps, covered with red carpet

My father had to go a different way from ours, so my mother and I followed the people that were in front of us, up more marble steps, past statues and paintings, into the Ball Room

As we entered the door, we glanced to the right at the two thrones covered in red, and em broidered with EIIR Higher up on the left, the band was playing I thought it was rather a nuisance, as we could not hear what the Queen said to the different people

W e were shown to our seats, and waited ex citedly While we waited, and the band was play ing, the Yeomen of the Guard walked down the middle, and stood in a semi-circle in front of the throne

A t 10.5 a.m., the Queen, wearing a blue dress, entered by a side door, and told us to be seated Her Majesty then began to confer decorations on the different men and women She spoke to each one, and gave each person one of her charming smiles

The ceremony lasted for about one hour, and I thought that the Queen must have been very tired, after standing all the time After all, the decora tions were given out, the band played the National Anthem After this had been played, the Queen left

W e were very sorry that it was over, and walked back to the hotel silently

—Celia Tasker, L.V.a, Cato

Rejected Contributions

The Committee wish to commend the fol lowing:—

For sincere feeling and description: "Dream," J.M.; "The Farmer's Life," H.F.; "Journey's End," P.D.; "Th e Ugly Duckling," P.D.; "Wh y the Willows Weep," J.W.; "Con certo," F.B.; "The Fugitive," M.A.; "The Her mit," H.M.; "M y Home, " G.A.

For interesting contents:

"The Tree House, F.F.; "Thoughts During a Storm," M.A.; "Fitchett Hall," R.McK; "Aus tralia," L.C.; " A Visit to St Albans," M.D.; " A Trip to the Snow," P.H.; "Robe of State," M.K

For amusement given:

"With Apologies," B.B.; "Boarders' Hymn ology," R.H.; "School's Out," S.C.; "'Green Apples," E.P.; " A Dream," M.L.; "Nonsense," M.H.; "Family Album," A.H

ACKNOWLEDGMENT S

The Editors wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of following School Magazines:

"Pallas," "Palate and Petticoat," "The Excel sior," "The Michaelian," "Coo-ee," "The Pega sus," "Patchwork," "The Caulfield Grammarian," "The Trinity Grammarian,' "The Scotch Col legian," "Fintonian," "Carey Chronicle," "Wesley College Chronicle," "Th e Sydneian," "Th e Re cord," "The Ivanhoe Grammarian," "The Lucern ian," "The Gate," "The Unicorn," "Cluchan," "The Ipswich Grammarian," and any others which have been unintentionally omitted

The Old Collegian

CONDUCTE

D BY PAS T STUDENT S OF TH E METHODIS T LADIES ' COLLEGE

PRESIDENT' S GREETIN G

Dear Fellow Old Collegians,—

I sincerely thank you for electing me President for 1953-54, and I am happy to serve you and the School in that capacity

Next year Her Majesty the Queen will be visiting our country, and, as loyal citizens, we offer her our devoted love and sympathy in the great task to which destiny has called her

The year also will be the occasion of the Old Collegians' Jubilee

Thus next year is a rather eventful one, and quite a task lies ahead. I know I can depend on your help and co-operation, and am looking forward to meeting you.

My best wishes to you all

EDN A L CORNELL, President

—Photo Dickinson-Monteath Mrs F W CORNELL (Edna Pryor)

The Old Collegian

OFFICE-BEARERS AN D COUNCI L 1953-54

President: Mrs. F. W . Cornell (Edna Pryor). Vice-Presidents: Miss Queenie Howell, Miss Venie Hamson and Rev. Dr. A . H. Wood , M.A. (ex-officio).

Honorary Secretary: Miss June Clay Assistant Honorary Secretary: Miss Jean McKenzie Honorary Treasurer: Miss Hilda Brown. Editress of Magazine: Miss Shirley Michael

Council: Miss Edith Barker, Miss Nance Campbell, Miss A Carter, Miss W Collins, Mrs H J Crawford, Miss B. Dux, Mrs. J. W . Danks, Miss Marion Fenton, Mrs D Glenister (Nancy White), Miss A Grunden, Mrs C Harris, Mrs. L Hinton (Ellie Johnstone), Mrs C F Hutton, Miss Kathleen Kelly, Mrs. B. Kilvin<;ton, Mrs. R L McKoy (Anne Dufty), Mrs V Macken zie, Miss P Robertson Mrs C Stratmann (Isabel Campbell), Miss Beverley Webster. Immediate Past President: Mrs A G Haycraft (Elma Martyn)

Delegates to National Council of Women: Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Kilvington.

Club Rooms Circle Committee: Mrs Russell, Mrs R L Hales, Mrs C Grieve History Committee: Miss Queenie Howell

Younger Members' Circle: Miss Eunice Dann

OUR NEW HONORARY SECRETARY,

EDITORIA L

"An d now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."—1 Cor 13: 13

The history of the world is the history of man; of his failures and of his achievements But very often history does not record the great con tributions to mankind given by individual persons It does not record specifically the love of a mother for her children nor of the uniting love within a family These things are not recorded, but they are the important things—they are the fundamentals of our society If, when we perused the events of history, we were not conscious of these other elements history would not only be difficult to interpret, but also would be remote and unreal. That is, the human being as an individual is important when one con siders the history of mankind

That is, it is not in the publicised efforts of man that we catch the glimpse of greatness, but in the vast, unwritten splendour of one man's love for his fellows. When the praise of the famous subsides to a faint whisper the continuous

sound of the small things will still be there Thus, the emphasis is to be placed not on the accom plishments of the few, but of the many; not on the superficial values, but on fundamental values An d from this arises a vision, a concept of man-— a concept which we as individuals may follow, which society may follow, and which our club may note Those of us who have had the opportunity of a Christian background through out our lives have a real basis for recognising the greatness of these fundamental elements, and thus it is an opportunity which a club such as ours should surely grasp The time has come when the world can no longer dismiss these seemingly unimportant values as of no conse quence—-reality is here, but it is not as grim as it may first appear. It is a real problem fraught with frustration possibly, but it is also one which is worthy of the service of all It does not call for greatness, it calls for humility

Thus, as we approach our jubilee year, let us not only reminisce, but, in the knowledge of past experience in our Club, make a future which translates the achievements of the past not into a pleasant dream, but into a pleasant reality

MISS JUNE CLAY,

Elected to this Office at the Forty-ninth Annual Meeting of our Club

TH E FORTY-NINT H ANNUA L MEETIN G

Held on Thursday, 17th September, 1953, at 8 p.m at the Caris Club, McEwen House, Little Collins Street, Melbourne Chair

The President, Mrs A G Haycraft, was in the chair

Apologies

Apologies were received from Mesdames Black burn, Coombs, Hendy, Hocking, Pettigrew, Riviere and Stephens and Misses Bennett, Fenton, Foster, F. and J. Pettigrew, and Webster.

Greetings from the Sydney Branch were con veyed by Mrs R N White

Minutes

The minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 19th September, 1952, were read and confirmed on the motion of Mrs Dawes, seconded by Mrs Flewellen.

Reports

The report of the President for the year 1952-53 was presented by the Honorary Secretary and adopted on the motion of Mrs Alberto, seconded by Mrs Hales

The Honorary Treasurer presented the financial statements for the year ended 31st August, 1953, and it was moved by Mrs Garden, seconded by Mrs Grieve, that these be adopted Carried

The following reports were read: Club Rooms Circle, by Mrs. Swift; Younger Members' Circle, by Miss Mwyn Sheil; History Committee, by Miss Howell; Elsternwick Branch, by Miss Salmond; National Council of Women, by Mrs Alberto; and were received on the motion of Mrs White, seconded by Miss Waitt.

Election of Office-bearers

Junior Vice-President: As only one nomination had been received, no voting was required

Honorary Secretary: One only nomination had been received, so voting was not necessary

Assistant Secretary: N o nominations had been received for this vacancy, and it was decided to refer the matter to the Council

Council: As the exact number of nominations had been received, no voting was necessary

College Council: Two nominations had been received, and, as four representatives were required, two more nominations were accepted at the meeting

Ball, 1954

Mrs McCoy was appointed convener of the 1954 ball on the motion of Mrs. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Dawes.

Presentations to the College

It was moved by Miss Barker and seconded by Miss Howell that any presentation by the Old Collegians' Club to the College should be made at a time suitable to the majority of Old Collegians, such as Back to School Day or Garden Party

Alteration of Financial Year

The President advised that consideration was being given by the Council to the alteration of the Constitution so that the financial year of the Club shall end with the calendar year, instead of 31st August After much discussion, members were advised that the matter will be further dealt with by the Council, and, if approved, a general meeting called for the purpose of dealing with the alteration

Geeleng Branch

On the proposal of Mrs White, seconded by Miss Howell, it was decided to insert an adver tisement in the "Geelong Advertiser" asking whether Old Collegians living in that district would be interested in forming a Geelong Branch, replies to be sent to a Geelong member, if pos sible—this to be arranged by the Council

Syllabus

The dates of the following functions were announced: Golf Day at Yarra Yarra on 9th November, Back to School Day on 24th Septem ber, Church Service on 15 th November, and Garden Party on 5th December

General.

A Coronation Commemoration page for the Queen's Presentation Book from the National Council of Wome n for donations towards the welfare of mothers and children was explained by Miss Howell, and members were given the opportunity to sign and contribute after the meeting.

Miss K Kelly, on behalf of the members, thanked the President, office-bearers and Council for their work, and services during the year The President, Mrs Haycraft, thanked the Secre tary and Assistant Secretary, who were resigning, for their services to the Club, and all members for their co-operation in making her year such a happy one, and welcomed the incoming Presi dent, Mrs F W Cornell

The meeting then closed.

OL D COLLEGIANS' CLUB OF TH E METHODIS T LADIES' COLLEGE

Forty-ninth Annual Report for Year Ending 31st August, 1953.

It is my pleasure to present the Forty-ninth annual report of the Old Collegians' Club of the Methodist Ladies' College for the year 1952-53

During the year seven Council Meetings have been held, all at the Caris Club, and at the second meeting the Executive Committee was elected as follows: Mesdames Hinton, Martin, McCoy, McKenzie, and Misses Barker, Dann, Effick, Matthews and Megan Sheil Our represen tatives for the year to the National Council of Women were Mrs R L McCoy and Miss Q Howell, who have given to the Council interesting reports on the meetings attended

O n 25th September a large portion of Fitchett Hall was again occupied by our members for Back to School Day, the first function for the year

The present girls provided an excellent pro gramme, and we also enjoyed the hospitality of Dr and Mrs Woo d at afternoon tea W e do appreciate the co-operation of the Principal and Staff of the school which makes this afternoon a regular and happy occasion

The second Golf Day was held on 14th Novem ber at Huntingdale, and proved very popular Numbers had increased, and of the 54 who were present to lunch there were only a few non players. T o Mrs. Buick, Mrs. Hinton, Miss I. Pearson, the secretary, and their committee, we express the thanks of all present, who had a very enjoyable day

At Auburn Methodist Church our Annual Church Service was held on 16th November, with Dr. Woo d as the preacher. It was a pleasure to have as our soloist Mrs Mcintosh (Neva Start), who has just returned from abroad W e wish to thank her, and also Miss Monica Wood , who read the lessons, for helping to make the service one which we shall all remember.

The President, Secretary and Convener of the Younger Members' Circle were welcomed to morn ing Assembly on 24th November to invite girls leaving school to become members of the Club, and were pleased to enrol 198 new members, including six as life members.

For the second year in succession the Garden Party day was very wet, and we were more than grateful to Dr Woo d for making available for us the boarders' lounge for receiving the guests, and the dining-room for afternoon tea. O n this afternoon our guests included representatives of the Old Collegians of other schools, and they and our members were most interested in the excellent exhibition of handicrafts, for which the present girls are to be congratulated.

All Old Collegians were thrilled to hear that Mrs Kilvington, one of our Past Presidents and one of the founders of our Club, was to present the prizes at Speech Night, and those who were privileged to attend were proud indeed of our association with her

It was with interest that we learned that the "Sun" had decided to again hold tennis matches between the Old Collegians of all girls' schools for the "Sun" Tennis Challenge Cup These were held on the courts at M.L.C on 14th and 21st March. Twenty-one teams took part, and, to our great joy, our team, consisting of Mesdames Beenie, Watts, Young and Rich, was the winner These matches enabled the "Sun" to present £40 to their To y Fund, and we should like to thank Miss Megan Sheil, who represented us on the committee and organised our team

The "Sun" Golf Challenge Cup competitions were held on 17th April, but we were not as fortunate as with the tennis cup, although our eight players enjoyed the day

The office-bearers and Council entertained the new members at the Schoolgirls' Welcome in the Music Hall on 20th March The Younger Mem bers' Circle arranged a programme of films which were most entertaining, particularly the one of recent happenings at the school This evening was well attended, and the atmosphere was very happy

The literary evening was held in the boarders' lounge on Friday, 1st May Our guest speaker \vas Mr. W . Shum, ex-editor of "Hom e Beautiful," who was associated with Dr Fitchett and the College a number of years ago His subject was "C J Dennis," and his reading of various excerpts will long remain in our memories Miss Phyllis Todner, flautist, and Miss June Dawkins, contralto, with their accompanist, Miss Claring bold, provided a delightful musical programme which was much appreciated

As a Coronation celebration, the Associated Public Schools of Victoria arranged a combined dinner at Union House on 3rd June. About 150 members of Old Collegians' Clubs of Church of England Girls' Grammar School, Presbyterian Ladies' College, The Hermitage, Morongo and Methodist Ladies' College were present. Mrs. Claude Couchman was the guest speaker This was a most successful evening, and we all hope for more combined functions in the future There was a small profit, which was divided equally between the Babies' Homes of the Church of England, Presbyterian and Methodist Churches

T o 27 debutantes who were presented to the President at the Annual Ball, 1st July was a very important evening, and St Kilda Town Hall was the setting for a special tableau arranged in honour of the Coronation The ball was well attended, and congratulations are due to the Convener, Mrs D Glenister, and the Ticket Secretaries, Misses June Clay and Beverley Webs ter W e had the pleasure of entertaining Dr and Mrs Wood , Miss Ball, Miss Lindsay, of Elsternwick M.L.C.; Mr and Mrs Clive Lord, of the Parents' Association; Mr and Mrs Frederick, of Wesley College, and Mr and Mrs Moulding^ of Wesley Parents' Association This ball was successful financially as well as socially, and resulted in £124 being contributed to the Assem bly Hall fund

The debutantes entertained the President at a Return Ball at Tudor Court on 20th August, when the Ticket Secretaries were Misses Beverley Dux and Wendy Campbell

Owing to the Coronation Dinner having been held in June, it was decided not to hold our Annual Dinner this year, but to have a High Tea on 1st September, and we are very indebted to Mrs. Woo d for arranging this at the school. The catering was excellent, and after tea Mrs Vial entertained us in the boarders' lounge with delightful items, both serious and humorous The leisure for chatter and friendliness in such pleasant surroundings resulted in a most happy evening.

Old Collegians were privileged to be invited to the unveiling of Dr Wood's portrait at Assem bly on 20th March, and those who were able to be present were impressed by the splendid work of Mr Wm Dargie On that evening, at the Schoolgirls' Welcome, Dr Woo d very graciously permitted the portrait to be shown to all present and told of his experiences in "sitting" for the artist

W e are very grateful to Dr Woo d and the College Council, who accepted from our Club a photo, of the late Ethel L Landen, Headmistress in 1938-39, and a former President of our Club.

This was very ably presented to the school by our President at Assembly on 30th July, when about thirty Old Collegians were present W e were honoured to have Mr Landen at this presen tation, and thank him for making available various photographs for the enlargement W e also wish to thank Dr Woo d for the loan of his gown, thus making it possible to have the gown superimposed on the photograph chosen

During the year representatives of our Club have accepted invitations to a luncheon at Church of England Girls' Grammar School, a garden party at Presbyterian Ladies' College, a dinner at The Hermitage at Geelong, a tea at Morongo, Geelong, a late afternoon party at the Caris Club, speech nights of our own school and the Elstern wick Branch, Wesley ball and Elsternwick Branch ball and Elsternwick Old Collegians' annual meeting.

W e very much appreciate, and should like to express our thanks to Dr and Mrs Woo d for

the welcome which always awaits us at the Col lege, and for so kindly allowing us to return for our functions from time to time; to Miss D Ball, for all her help and co-operation; to the various members who have so willingly ana graciously entertained us throughout the year; and to Miss Flockart, who has helped us to make these arrange ments

Our sincere sympathy is with all who have suffered sorrow, and our loving thoughts with those who have not been with us owing to illness.

In conclusion we wish to thank all, especially Council members, for their help and co-operation throughout the year, and to welcome the incoming President, Mrs F W Cornell, and to extend to her our very best wishes.

E S HAYCRAFT , President V A HARRISON , Han Secretary

"SUN " TENNIS CHALLENGE CUP.

Photograph, by courtesy of the "Sun," of our Old Collegians' Team which won the Cup. The plavers ire Left to Right: Mrs. Beenie, Mrs. Watts, Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Young.

M.L.C OL D COLLEGIANS' CLUB ROOM S CIRCLE

On behalf of our Chairman (Mrs W L Rus sell), I have pleasure in presenting the report of the Club Rooms Circle for year 1952-53 The first interesting function took place on the morn ing of 9th October at Epworth Hospital, when Matron Holding invited the office-bearers and also the President of the O.C.C (Mrs A G Haycraft) to see the ward which had been fur nished with funds from the Club Rooms After morning tea, the room, complete with patient, was inspected, and all felt a great thrill, especially in the thought that the legacy from the Old Club Rooms would indeed bring comfort to the many patients who would occupy the room from time to time. O n 6th December we held our Annual Dinner at the Caris Club, and, as usual, it was a very happy occasion Matron Holding was our guest, and she spoke to us during dinner Afterwards we were entertained by Mrs C. S. Elliot (Elsie Thomson), who told us many interesting and humorous sidelights of her recent trip abroad

W e have met three times during 1953 On 27th March Mrs Grieves invited us to her home, and on 15th May we accepted Mrs Kilvington's invitation to her home

On 10th July we met at Caris Club, when Mrs Haycraft entertained us All these meet ings were well attended, and very much enjoyed, and we do thank these hostesses for making such meetings possible.

It is with sorrow that we record the passing of Mrs Dewar (Mattie Brown), who was a loyal and loved member of our Circle T o her rela tives and to all our members who have had sorrow and sickness we extend our sympathy and thoughts.

In conclusion I would like to say that I have enjoyed being your Hon Secretary, and thank you one and all for your help and co-operation. I'm sure our our new Hon Secretary, Mrs Hailes, will find her work very pleasant

MARI E C SWIFT , Hon Secretary

NATIONA L COUNCI L OF WOME N OF VICTORIA , 1953

It has been my privilege this year to attend the monthly meetings of the National Council of Women of Victoria as a delegate of the Club

Until one has attended the meetings of the Council it is impossible to have any conception of the tremendous scope of its sympathies and activities in state, national and international matters; and it is a fact of which our Club can well be proud that we are represented on its executive by Old Collegians who are themselves of outstanding merit The tremendous power for good that this fine body of women wields in the community, and the number of social reforms that are due to its persistent and practical activi ties are not merely theoretical. N o problem con cerning the social and moral welfare of women and children, elderly and sick folk, or iwdeed of

the community generally, is too difficult for the Council to undertake, and, if humanly possible, bring to a satisfactory conclusion.

One of its most important resolutions, passed in 1952, and recently reaffirmed, is the following: "That the National Council of Wome n of Victoria oppose on ethical grounds the insti tution of a State or any other lottery."

T o mention a few reforms of topical interest. During the year it has been instrumental with the Good Neighbour Council in bringing about a pleasanter and more social type of naturalisation ceremony for New Australians. Two women have been elected to the Victorian Olympic Committee, and it is hoped that this reform will eventually extend to the international sphere Mrs Tud denham, Secretary of the N.C.W., has been appointed to represent the Council on the Plan ning Committee of the Mental Hygiene Author ity The proper organisation of the Home Help Scheme for mothers, elderly and sick folk is another of its aims, and many others of equal importance too numerous to mention

During the year the following meetings have been held:—

February

Special meeting Speaker, Mrs R D Collman Subject, "Interesting Women. "

March

Speakers, Mr E L Merrigan, Associate Com missioner of the Snowy River Hydro Electric Authority; Mrs Esther Wright, a Vice-President of the N.C.W of Canada

Mr Merrigan spoke on the Snowy River Hydro Electric Authority and the economic importance of its work to Australia Mrs Wright made a number of interesting comparisons between con ditions in Canada and Australia She made the significant remark that, after passing over the untenanted spaces between our small towns on a flight between Darwin and Brisbane, they made the prairies of Western Canada look like a crowded slum

April.

Miss Kathleen Crisp, of the Department of Social Services, was guest speaker She spoke of her experiences in India while attending a Social and Child Welfare Conference which was the first international gathering of its kind Miss Crisp stated that the Indian people have a genius for achieving astonishing results in tremendous national problems by tackling them in what to Western minds must seem small and piecemeal ways, but bit by bit, with infinite patience, they weave the pattern until they achieve the desired end The other two speakers were Mrs Amy Sattrukalasinghe and Mrs. Dora Ginige, both of Ceylon Both these ladies were out here to study conditions under the Colombo Plan Amongst other business, a short but important speech was made by Mrs J. G Norris, President of the N.C.W. of Victoria, in regard to wards of the State, and the very urgent need for improvement in the adoption procedure

May.

Speakers: (1) Mrs. Wadia, National Secretary of the N.C.W of India Her remarks were divided intp two sections: (a) Women of India, and (b) Trends of To-day. (2) Mrs. Phillips, wife of Rear Admiral Phillips, and a member of the N.C.W. of Bath, England. Her subject was Moral Rearmament

June

A special Loyalty Meeting in honour of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth was held in the Lower Melbourne Town Hall on Monday, 1st June, at 2.30 p.m., Mrs R G Casey being the speaker. Donations of flowers for decoration pur poses were distributed amongst several major hos pitals.

July.

Speaker, Dr Phillips, officer-in-charge of Travancore Developmental Centre Subject, "The Family and Mental Health." Most of the cases filling the mental institutions, Dr. Phillips stated, were of a stereotyped nature such as alcoholism, melancholia and senility He urged the need for pre-asylum nursing homes of people who had not quite reached the stage of being put into a mental home and who often could be brought to nor mality by occupational therapy and treatment Dr. Phillips also spoke of the importance of the work of psychiatrists, the great need for psychia tric social workers and special mental welfare bureaux

August.

Speakers, Hon Mt T Hayes, M.L.A., Minister for Housing, and Mr McMeekin, Treasurer of the Public Library. Mr. Hayes spoke at some length on the conditions governing the acquisition of a Commission home and suggested various im provements He also invited members of the Council to visit one of these houses This is being done in September. Mr. McMeekin gave a short talk on Library Week, which is to be held from 12th to 19th October, and the methods of publicity being used

September •

Speaker, Lieut.-Colonel G. E. M. Brindley, officer-in-charge of the Women's Section of the Coronation Contingent Colonel Brindley spoke of the very great kindness and hospitality accorded the contingent while they were quartered at the barracks in Richmond Park, near London. She also mentioned that many English people were amazed at the loyalty and enthusiasm of Aus tralian people when they are so far removed from the centre of interest.

In closing this report, I should like to thank the Club for having given me the pleasure and interest of attending these meetings, and I would urge all who can to link themselves with this organisation and thereby keep themselves abreast of the needs of many people in the community less fortunately placed.

QUEENIE ALBERTO (Howell), Delegate

HISTORY COMMITTEE

It is with pleasure that I present the report of the History Committee for 1952-53.

Four meetings have been held at the College this year, and many interesting facts have been gathered from various sources A number of photographs have been received, together with books and records of value.

Our meetings are of necessity somewhat in formal owing to the fact that the mention of dif ferent names evokes often humorous, serious or perhaps sad memories; and the most astonishing experiences and escapades, which hitherto have remained hidden in memory for many years, are frequently revealed causing either much interest or amusement.

It is a curious fact that many Old Collegians are extremely diffident when asked to attend a committee meeting as visitors, feeling perhaps that they have nothing of interest to impart. It is astonishing, however, when they do come how soon the wheels of memory begin to turn when they discuss past events and personalities with others And this brings me to an important point. The Committee would be pleased in the coming year if any Old Collegians who can will communicate with either the Convener or Secre tary and offer voluntarily to attend a meeting if they have anything of interest to discuss, or pos sess any photos, or records of value. The Com mittee still wish to receive humorous stories, if quite authentic; short biographies, written accounts of interesting incidents, diaries that supply back ground, and the names and addresses of people whom it is known can be helpful.

M.L.C has, after all, had a great and glorious history of almost 75 years, and the Committee feel that, because of the thousands of girls who have passed through it and helped, either through their character or achievements in scholarship, art or sport, to make it the great College it is to-day, there must be many facts or records of interest still available and unknown to us

In closing I wish to thank all Old Collegians who have contributed so far to the History, and would commend the task still before us to those who perhaps, through lack of time or other interests, have not, as yet, been able to give the matter serious thought

QUEENIE ALBERTO (Howell), Convener. Miss M GAULT, Secretary

YOUNGER MEMBERS' CIRCLE

Report 1953.

After a most disappointing Annual Meeting in 1952, a Committee was formed, and we con tinued to meet once a month at the Caris Club

We had throughout the year many, theatre and picture nights which were a great success both socially and financially. However, a great deal of time was spent organising other functions, but we had to cancel these at the last moment due to lack of any support from Younger Members.

The Younger Group once again organised the entertainment for the School Girls' Welcome We showed some interesting films, particularly one taken of school some years ago

We were all very sorry to lose Audrey Oldfield, Joint Convener of the Group, who had to retire because of illness We are happy to say that Audrey is now very much better, and thank her for all the work she has done for us. The Committee would like to thank Mrs Haycraft for all the time she has given to us, and also Miss Harrison and the Council for their help and guidance

Our 1953 Annual Meeting was held in Sep tember, and a new committee was formed. I would like to wish them a great deal of success for the coming year

MWYN SHEIL, Convener

M.L.C. OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB, ADELAIDE BRANCH

Office-bearers, 1953-54

President: Mrs C M Field (Addie Crane) Vice-President: Mrs C L Morgan (Ruby Millar) Secretary-Treasurer: Mrs Mark Loveday (Alberta Lauer)

Nineteenth Annual Report, June, 1953

The annual meeting was held on Friday, 20th June, 1952, and officers were elected

On the evening of 1st October we held a bridge evening at the Overseas League rooms, for husbands and wives At this meeting we wel comed a new member, Mrs W Roden (Yvonne Robinson), who brought her husband along too.

On 1st December, at the "Bohemian," we fare welled our Coronation travellers, Mrs. Morgan (Ruby Millar) and Mrs. Reece (Rita Davidson), wishing them a happy trip

Another afternoon meeting was held on 14th April, at the Kiosk in the Botanic Garden, and we were fortunate indeed in having a summery day. The Secretary read letters received from Mrs. Morgan, written en route to England. We were very pleased to hear that Mrs Roden has a baby daughter, and send our congratulations The meeting concluded, and members then went to look at the dahlia garden near by, which was in full bloom

Births

Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Roden (Yvonne Robin son)—a daughter (Louise Anne), at Adelaide, 12th March, 1953

ALBERT A LOVEDAY , Secretary

PRESENTATION OF THE PORTRAIT OF MRS LANDEN

Old Collegians were invited to attend Morning Assembly at the College on Thursday, 30th July, this year, when the President, Mrs A C Hay craft, on behalf of our Club, presented a framed photograph of the late Mrs R Landen (Ethel Robbins), M.A., Dip.Ed., to Dr. Wood.

Mrs Haycraft, in the course of her speech, told of her personal memories of Mrs Landen

during her association with the school and the Old Collegians' Club.

"In those days the College was barely a quarter of its present size, so it was quite possible for the oldest and the youngest girls to know each other Ethel Robbins's last year at school was my first year here, but I have clear recollections of her as a prefect She left the College and entered the University, and during that period an unusual event occurred at the school. At the end of 1909 there were only two First Class Honour awards in history given at the University, both to pupils from M.L.C.—Ethel Robbins and Winifred Fisher Ethel Robbins r'so won the Exhibition, and it was rather quaintly announced in the records of that year that 'in commemora tion of this event a half holiday was granted and enthusiastically enjoyed by all on Wednesday, 30th November.' I do not recollect any other such holiday ever being granted since—it was surely a unique honour for an old pupil Miss Robbins came back to the College as a teacher, and there are several of the girls who were in her first class here to-day

"We were all fond of our form mistress, for she was an excellent teacher and a 'good sport' too Mathematics, English, History and Civics (a subject new to the College that year) were lessons which she made interesting for us with discussions, debates and mock parliaments—such things are usual to-day, but were quite novel to us then

"Eventually we left school and met Miss Rob bins again as an Old Collegian—an interested and reliable Club member Later, as Mrs Landen, she became Headmistress, and Club members were all very proud of her As usual, it is the really busy person who can find time for yet another engagement. So she did not neglect her Club duties, but found time to attend our various functions, and was also a very gracious President of the Club in 1935-36

"Her death was a great loss to the Club, and <ve mourned an enthusiastic member and one who will always live in the memories of those who knew her

"With our presentation of her portrait goes the love and esteem of all who knew her, our friend, teacher, headmistress and Old Collegian."

In thanking Mrs. Haycraft, Dr. Wood expressed his appreciation of the gift, and indicated that it would be hung in the Assembly Hall.

NEWS FROM OVERSEAS

A Description of Coronation Day, Written by Pat Hagerty After her Return to Melbourne

Eight of us were lucky enough to obtain seats in the Australia House ballot Althea Dawes and Nance Dufty were two of the eight, and we started our day at 5.30 a.m. Armed with food for ourselves, and breakfast and lunch for a crowd of our friends who had been camped in the Mall, in front of where we were to sit, since 9 a.m on Monday morning

What a sight the Mall was in the grey light of that early morning! It was tightly packed with people, bundles of bedding and camp stoves and masses of rubbish (which was speedily removed soon afterwards) In tact, the general effect was that of a refugee camp

However, the day brightened, and soon the activity began

First came the different arms and the services who were lining the procession route, then the Brigade of Guards who lined the Mall As the morning passed cars began to speed down the Mall carrying guests to the Abbey, the landaus with visiting Prime Ministers and visiting Royalty Then began the carriage procession of the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, whom I later saw and shook hands with at a garden party at Lambeth Palace As we were in the Mall we saw both processions, and thus saw Princess Margaret clearly as both she and the Queen Mother passed us going both to and from the Abbey. They both looked lovely in their Corona tion robes, and they have such lovely colouring and complexions, which even the best photographs do not really show to perfection.

Then, after much preparation, the Queen's procession was ready, and proceeded to the Abbey Even as I write this now and recollect the moment it gives me a thrill to remember the wave of cheering which rolled down the Mall as the Queen progressed slowly in her glittering gold coach. Preceding her carriage was a sovereign's escort of the Household Cavalry in gleaming breast plates and nodding plumes The Queen looked really beautiful, and she smiled and waved at the crowd, her lovely frock gleaming in the light Beside her sat the Duke in admiral's uniform, his quick eye noting the crowd and often drawing the Queen's attention to interesting happenings in the crowd Then we heard the announcer's voice following her progress and then from the Abbey itself

Who will ever forget that momentous service when our young Queen pledged herself before God and her people to our service?

After lunch we had a long wait which became rather dreary as the rain became quite heavy and we became drenched However, the return pro cession began, and we soon forgot our discomrort.

This time the entired armed forces, contin gents of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, as well as those taking part in the earlier pro cession, passed us. I would say that quite a few of the high ranking officers riding horseback were in the saddle for the first time in their lives or for the first time for many years, judging by the expressions of sheer discomfort on their faces

At last came the Queen, this time radiant in robe and crown, and with the orb and sceptre— how they sparkled and glittered! As the gold coach came through the Admiralty Arch the crowd chanted, "God save the Queen, long live the Queen," and this was re-echoed along the whole length of the Mall

After the Queen had passed everyone rushed along to see the Royal Family appear on the

balcony of Buckingham Palace to see the fly past

So ended a long day, a day that will live in our memories as one of the greatest days of our lives.

Extracts of Letters from Beverley Ball, sent to us by her Mother.

These extracts include not only descriptions of England and of Beverley's experiences there, but also word pictures of many cities in Europe.

Dublin, 22nd February.

Trinity College is really a lovely college—the main courtyard with flagged stones and old build ings (it dates from 1590's) is really beautiful. Doubtless I asked a lot of questions, especially about local history, but L. was very patient, trotted me around the outside of all the buildings (evi dently women are allowed in very tew), cnrttin<; all the time. Dixon Hall, where exams, are held, is square and modern, but nevertheless in keeping, as was the new Medical School. They have three lovely squash courts and a few nice green ovals—• one is reputed to be one of the fastest sprinting tracks in the world. The grass here all seems a lush green, and there were gold and mauve crocuses—my first—and don't tell me we have them in the front garden, 'cos I won't believe you It was a lovely day, sun and all, and the blossom trees beginning to come out in all their glory

About the College history: There is a huge painting with words underneath it to the effect that at Trinity the library was founded by the donation of Elizabeth's officers and men in 1601 after the Battle of Kinsale, by their £700. Evi dently it was a fairly unique grant, whereby it sets a free copy of every book publisned in threat Britain—not bad! As you know, there are busts of famous literary men: Shakespeare, Aristotle, Demosthenes, etc. Goldsmith's statue on the front lawn, with his name scratched on a pane of glass, is preserved The Book of Kells, comprising the four gospels, is beautifully illustrated, and is, of course, in pride of place, dating from the middle of the ninth century. There are many other manuscripts also from the monasteries of that time L said that when Columbkille (alt these Irish names are "spe't" ph^netic1'"-^ another's work there was a war, and he had to flee the country, hence a famous missionary began doing the Lord's work

There was a Decree on stone of Ptolemy — years B.C., and lots of Greek on papyrus In the Museum were many interesting relics from the bronze age, 600-500 B.C., when the distance between England and Ireland could be managed by raft; there were also containers of butter, buried in bog two hundred years ago, for an unknown reason, possibly to preserve it as an offering for cure of animals

London, 7th March.

To-day being Sunday, Meg, Tricia and I set out for Wesley Church, City Road, as Dad recom mended There is a statue of Wesley in front of the church; he has a lovely face with gentle, thoughtful expression Someone evidently stuffed

papers in the organ pipes and set the place on fire only a few months ago, so the scaffolding for repairs is up Albeit, it is a lovely home of Methodism, and Mr. Cato's window to the first Australian missionary is very beautiful Lois Walpole, Dora Walker and Judy Hackwell were there, and a man from the Midlands showed us the church and Wesley's tomb Afterwards Tricia and I evinced a desire to go to Richmond Park, so we were lent a tandem, and with Tricia in front someone somehow gave us a push and we wobbled down the hill, but she is very proficient (I tried in the front, but couldn't steer) Rich mond Park was lovely, lots of people walking with their dogs, and even a reserve for deer with the stags proudly standing, their legs poised high —really wonderful

Garden Party, May

It was an absolutely perfect day, the sun was shining, and everyone wore light frocks We drove through the multitude, through the gates of the palace, and, alighting at the main door, walked through the red-carpeted hallway and huge recep tion rooms hung with paintings of Queens; there were lovely wooden screens and lar^e cases show ing dinner sets (or rather that's the corner we saw) And, in a huge courtyard surrounded by marquees, with spacious green lawns, were eight thousand people, and it was by no means crowded

At a long marquee on the left refreshments were being served, and green tables and chairs were set out in front The crowd was thick at one point, so we headed there, and were a few feet away from the Queen, slowly making her way from the palace to the official marquee at the other end of the grounds. Her hair was brown and softly curled to the nape of her neck, and she was wearing a pink chiffon toque with a tiny brim over her face A grey squirrel fur cape hid her black-figured pink silk frock s far as the waist, below which it hung in knife pleats Her make-up was light, and she was smiling all the time, and her profile is the same as in her pictures

Next we three lasses in white made our way to another mob, and the aides were just clearing a path for a member of Royalty as yet unknown to us to pass by. A gentleman came up to us, saying, "General Brown wishes to see you," so we went forward and he asked us where we were from, saying that he had noticed us, and then asked if we would care to be presented You can guess our answer, although we had no idea to whom There were eight thousand there, so you see what luck we had. The General, I fancy, is Comptroller of tfee Household, and Daphne du Maurier's husband Anyway, all the crowd were pushed back and we were left stand ing there He asked us our names, and Phillip's aide chatted to us for a time. (I was next to the General and nearest the approaching Royalty.) The General told me that he comes from Mel bourne, and was at home in Kew at Christmas, but now seems to be here permanently Then approached—guess who? The Duke of Edinburgh. Tall, fair, but thinner in the face, and very tanned, and so good looking he would be out standing in any company We were presented

by name and he shook hands firmly (not like my curtsey, which was a bit shaky) He enquired where we were from, to which I replied, Melbourne. He then asked us what we had come for, and Ann Goldsworthy said, "To play tennis and see some of your lovely country." His next remark made all the pressing multitude laugh "Oh, I guess you are all on the loose then." With some appropriate remark he said "Good afternoon," and passed on, while we just about passed out.

Brief Memories

The Garden Party

The Queen Mother, looking beautiful in white lace frock and jacket, with characteristic up turned hat. Sweet, very gracious, dignified, yet somewhat motherly, making frequent graceful gestures with her white-gloved right hand

Coronation Day

The rain pouring, but the Guards raising a mighty cheer when they discarded their grey cloaks, as their scarlet is gorgeous When marching they changed step so magnificently that it was imperceptible, except for the stamping

Princes William and Richard of Gloucester almost falling out of their coach with excitement.

Queen Salote of Tonga, grey-haired and erect, smiling and bowing from her open carriage, in the pouring rain

Returning from the Abbey, the Queen in white, holding sceptre and rod, sitting back against the red plush cushions, smiling and look ing as if she came out of a fairy tale, with Philip, holding the orb, beside her.

The Tower of London

Beef-eater very bright and terribly proud of the history of the Tower, albeit grim, telling of one lady who, trying to flee, was beheaded in a "slovenly" manner

Norway.

Is absolutely enchanting, the huge fiords which stretch for miles and miles of blue water reflecting the colours of the sky and hills, is just magnificent The exhilaration of being right in the "heart of the mountains," so high, there are no trees, only springy moss underfoot. All over the ranges are large patches of white snow and lakes in the small valleys still rimmed with melting snow

Sweden

Modern buildings, and the only Continental country where one drives on the left side of the road Policemen in navy blue uniforms carrying a handsome sheathed sword and wearing immacu late white gloves, saluting before and after you go up to ask the way.

Denmark

Elsinore, and ice creams! A cone, filled with rich ice cream, real cream, raspberry, treacle and topped with chocolate and meringue—and all for 9d

Paris

Honestly, before now I have never seen a really beautiful city

Switzerland

The "international flavour" of Geneva and the Town Hall, where the idea of Red Cross was born.

Capri.

Four perfect hours swimming and sunbathing. Rome.

The Romsn road built three centuries B.C., where our driver pulled up so that we could walk across and then over a magnificent white bridge with four statues of Romulus and Remus, suckled by the wolf, at either end, and huge Imperial Eagles in the centre

The Pope, as a magnificent orator, speaking to us in Italian, French, English, Dutch and German Venice.

Night waj the perfect time to arrive in Venice, drifting down the Grand Canal, with lights and cafes on either side; under the Rialto Bridge to Ponte San Marco, near which was a brilliantly lit American cruiser, lots of gondolas, and the sound of singing

Heidelberg.

Do you remember how lovely it is? Green, wooded hills on either side of the Neckar River, and old houses with a huge castle, partly destroyed by the French a few hundred years ago—domi nating all. Four University students entertained us, showing us over the college, staging a duel for our benefit, giving us tea in the students' cafe, with photos., trophies and corporation colours around the walls, the light dimming to show a model illumination of the town with the trams rushing around and boats gliding over the river.

The Flowers of Holland.

The "flora" in Harleem, an exhibition of flowers occurring every ten years Fields of tulips, yellow, white, scarlet, purple and flame. Huge ropes of tulips to drap? over cars, advertisements for pe:rol or mousanne a blaze of blue and white hyacinths cunningly massed, and trees heavy with cherry blossom.

Extracts of Letters Written by Miss Rosa Angus.

In the Christian churches in India, 8th Febru ary was Hospital Sunday. In the heart of the new administrative block of our Mission Hospital, "The Gray Memorial Chapel" was opened. On the eastern wall of the chapel is a brass tablet on which the following words are inscribed: "To the glory of God, and in loving memory of Miss Laura Gray, this chapel is dedicated She served in Pandharpur from 1907-1934. And now abideth faith, hope and charity, but the greatest of these is charity.—1 Cor 13: 13."

A few minutes before 4.30 in the afternoon the medical staff, a number of the members from the Pandharpur Church, Miss Angus and Mr Wood ward assembled on the balcony of the new build ing and awaited the time for entering the chapel together A bell was rung, and the company reverently filed into the beautiful building, which was so restfully quiet Mr Woodward then con ducted a short service, thus opening the chapel.

A contribution was made by the medical staff in the singing of a hymn. In speaking of Miss Gray mention was made of her devotion to the Lord Though not strong physically, her spiritual strength was at once realised by all who met her. She loved, and was greatly loved by the people among whom she lived and worked. In closing Mr Woodward suggested that this quiet chapel be a place where the staff could continually resort for prayer and meditation, as did Miss Gray.

On Christmas Day the compound folk were astir at four o'clock in the morning The cookboy had been baking biscuits to be eaten with tea at 7 a.m All kinds of parcels had been tied up and hidden until after church The children had already visited each home singing carols. Then at 9 a.m there was a call from the dis pensary door, where there was a crowd of people and a little brown girl whose face was strained with pain and wet with tears Hirabai was only five years old. She had been sitting on the ground with other children around a little fire of straw to warm herself, as the morning air was cold. Suddenly a puff of wind blew her thin little skirt too near the flame and it had caught fire. She had run hard to escape from the temple, scorching of the flames before her father had caught her Her little legs and back were badly burned. Hira was in great distress

Her wounds were gently dressed and an old soft sheet was torn up to make dressings and bandages Then, with her legs swathed in white, she left for home Every morning Hira's father brought her back for new dressings, and though it hurt a great deal she allowed us to dress her legs, and so .for six long weeks she came until she was quite better During this time, under instruction from the village priest, "No," she wore peacock feathers tied around her ankles to keep away the evil spirits—a superstition which is gradually dying out as Christianity spreads.

Some Interesting Extracts from the "Times of India."

A Sacred Ceremony at Ahmedabad.

The sonorous concord of sacred incantations cymbals and the jingling of bells will usher in to-day the Maha Vishnu Yagna at the Jagga mathji Temple here This sacred yagna is being held here for the first time for twelve years, and has attracted thousands of devotees from every corner of India A hundred thousand square foot "mandap" has been erected for the devotees. Arrangements are also being made to provide non rationed foods to nearly one lakh Brahmins

Jaipur: The Ancient Rite of the Bhils.

The Bhils of Udaipur have resolved to forsake their age-old animistic rite, the "bawa," according to which priests are set on fire to propitiate their gods.

When a devout bhil is in extreme difficulty or wants his god to vouchsafe him some apparently unattainable desire, he pledges the sacrifice of a part of the priest from which he derives sustenance

The decision to fdrsake this rite was taken at a recent scheduled tribes' conference at Mandiva, in Udaipur District

Jubbulpore: Boy Jumps Into Fire.

A seventeen-year-old boy gave his life by throw ing himself into a fire kindled to celebrate Holi at Mandla. A letter left by the boy said that he was seeking "salvation of his life through the sacred flames of Holi."

Miss Angus sends her kind regards to all club members.

NEWS

Dorothy Searl is nursing at Hopetoun Bush Nursing Hospital

Elizabeth Kefford, now teaching at South Bruns wick State School, received this year the highest award of the Royal Life Saving Society—the Diploma of Life Saving Only eleven other Aus tralians have ever gained this award, Elizabeth being one of the youngest ever to receive it The necessary qualifications included a strenuous prac tical test and a three-hour theoretical examination.

Old Collegians present in England during the Coronation included Jill Atkinson, Beverley Ball, Pat Hegarty and Anne Hattam, who was presented to the Queen

Pat Wilkinson is at present teaching in Fiji and finding her stay very interesting

Audrey Walklate has been given leave of absence by the Australian Broadcasting Commis sion next year, and will travel via Singapore and Europe to London, where she will continue her studies.

Mrs Arthur (Pat Phillips) is now living in London

June Dawkins, who is completing her Bachelor of Music degree at the University this year, has booked her passage for Vienna, where she will study singing

Phyllis Todner, who is also completing her Bachelor of Music degree this year is travelling to the continent to gain orchestral experience.

Robin Wright has won a musical award over seas

Margaret Passingham was in Tanganyika for some time as secretary to the Provincial Commis sioner, whom she helped in the preparation of his Coronation speech. Margaret also led her Brownies past the saluting base at the Grand Parade

At Inbeya the Grand Show was opened by the Governor, attended by the Police Band Mar garet was appointed to the amusement committee for the duration of the show Her duties included, among other things, a shorthand record of the Governor's speech and the responsibility of taking charge of the Provincial Commissioner's office during the two days' show.

Mrs A A McCauley (Milly Angus) sails from Melbourne 4th February next year on the "Orion," and hopes to join a party which is travelling from London to Jerusalem at Easter. She will meet her sister (Rosa Angus) there, and then tour the Continent before returning to London in July

The O.C.C offers its congratulations to the following members who have celebrated their twenty-first birthdays this year: Enid Yen, Wilma Liebert, Joyce Willoughby.

Florence Ryder is working in Singapore.

Mr and Mrs Parnaby (Joy Mills) have returned after having studied abroad

Mrs Jeffrey (Mollie Ashmore) breeds her own sheep on her husband's property, Oaklands, on Phillip Island, and won some major prizes at the recent Royal Show.

Mrs L. F. Alcorn (Hettie Jeffery) is now living at The Junction, Boronia Road, Wantirna P.O., Bayswater, and is interested in contacting other club members who may be living in this area

The Secretary wishes to be notified if any of the Old Collegians listed below could inform her (if they have married since this list was formed of their changed name:

Women's Royal Australian Naval Service: Betty Carter Millicent Denton

Ailsa Figgins

Doris Forrester

Phyllis Holmes Elma Manfield

Ruth Manfield Shirley Smith Erail Thomson M. Uglow

British Army Nursing Service: Peggy Symons (1927-29)

Women's Service Corps: Jean Cameron

Australian Women's Army Service: Audrey Bee Margaret Carter Kathleen Cook Jean Cornell

Mrs H F Crawford (Sheila Marshall)

Olive Dodd

Cynthia Enders

Elvie Heither

June Hill

Nonie Hutchinson

Norma Jacobs

Betty (Tyas) Just Marie (Hateley) Kittson

Sheila Kruse

Elsie Marriott

Margaret Milne Barbara Murray Shirley Potter Elizabeth Ratten Betty Roberts

Mrs. Sinclair (Jean Griffiths) Mavis Teague

Margery Vale

Pat Varley Gwynneth Watsford Loveday Williams Mrs. P. Winter (Vera Brehaut)

Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force Service: Mary Allen June Barnett June Bassett

Margaret (Cook) Beck Mary Collocott

Dorothy Cooper

Bonnie (Raymond) Davies Irene Davies

Joyce Dennison

Olwen Evans

Elma Fisher Moira Forsyth Meg Garner Pam Garner

Yvonne Goldstein Leslie Griffiths

Joan Hargreaves. June Hill

Leah Hollings Jean Jenner Valda Kirton Heather Kruse Ann Leslie Barbara Marfleet Jessie Murray June Parker Amy Pilkington Winnie Sewell Claire Smith Jean Stinton Juneve Sutherland Lois Taylor Margaret Tully Vlary G. Thompson

Voluntary Aid Detachment: Betty Shaw Elva Simmons

Australian Army Medical Women's Service: Heather Veal Linda Gluth Millie (Slater) Field

Australian Army Nursing Service: Ella Anderson

Lesla Blanchard Elma Cox Jean Crittenden

Joyce Crumpton

Joy Findlay

Geltha Forsyth

Marjorie Holding

Marjorie Pearce

Dorothy Scholes

Shirley Scobie

Marjorie Stevens

Marjorie Vasey

ENGAGEMENTS

Patricia Jarvis to Mr. Charles Leseberg.

Beverley Kiddle to Mr H G Hammond

Betty Matthews to Mr Kenneth Williams

Elizabeth Tyler to Mr. Bruce Wilson.

Betty Le Pine to Mr Dion Good Beverley Bath to Mr Robert Gilmour

Mary Slater to Mr Alan Sinclair

Lois Harding to Mr Brian Malseed Enid Rowe to Mr. Neville Montague.

Joyce Bottomer to Mr Alan Paterson

Kathleen Walker to Mr Graham Beanland Elizabeth Wood to Mr. Kay Ellem.

MARRIAGES

Alicia Allen was married to Mr Roy Madden on the 4th October, 1952, at St. George's Church of England, Nhill Her sister, Heather, and Maralyn Jeffrey were bridesmaids (Both at present girls at the College.) Old Collegians present were Beverley Bath and Margaret Conisbee

Joan Clifford was wed to Mr Keith Smith at Donald Methodist Church on 25th October. Mrs. Bruce Coates (Peg Clifford) was matron of honour Mrs E Brisbane (Rhoda Pope), Mrs John Davies (Gladys Pope), Kathleen Reseigh and Mary Coates were Old Collegians among the guests.

Kathleen Reseigh was wed to Mr John Olney at Donald Methodist Church also Mrs Don Wherrett (Pat Trebilco) was matron of honour. Janice Pope was bridesmaid Old Collegians present were Mrs E Brisbane (Rhoda Pope), Mrs John Davies (Gladys Pope), Mrs Bruce Coates (Joan Clifford), Mrs R Hodgson (Ada Neale), Mrs. Keith Taylor (Joan Hodge), Mrs. P. Brand (Enid Hancock), Wilma Taylor and Freda Ruler

Beryl Swinden was wed to Mr. Leslie Coombs at Collins Street Baptist Church The two brides maids, both Old Collegians, were Margaret Holt and Margaret Wilson

Marjorie Haycraft was wed to Mr Leonard Game at St John's Church of England, Camber well, in April of this year Marjorie is the daugh ter of the 1952-53 President of the Old Col legians' Club, Mrs A C Haycraft (Elma Marty n)

Jannette Hastree was married in June of this year at Wesley College Chapel to Mr Alan Andrewartha Dr Wood officiated

June Chatfield was wed at Wickliffe Congre gational Church, Surrey Hills, to Mr Robert John Holdaway, whose mother, Blanche Holdaway (Palstra) was an Old Collegian June is now living at Torquay.

Anne Webster was wed on Friday, 18th Sep tember of this year to Mr Herman Bacheland at the Methodist Church, Mont Albert

Lynette Price was wed to Mr. Don Chisholm (son of Edna White, an Old Collegian) in August at Burwood Methodist Church. His sister, Wini fred, was bridesmaid, and Mr Don Bowman, who was best man, is the son of Dorothy Lloyd, also an Old Collegian. Old Collegians present as guests were Mrs Blackburn (Vera Lockwood), Mrs B Turner (Helen Charlesworth) and Mrs. L. Ennis (Jean White)

Ruth Williams was married to Mr Noel Lambden in August of this year at the Methodist Church, Centre Road, Bentleigh.

Margaret Langford was married to Mr. Ivor Rooklitt at St. Paul's Cathedral in July of this year

Daughter of an Old Collegian (Inez Barker), Edith Wentworth was married to Mr Kenneth Lyall in January of this year at Auburn Methodist Church Dr Wood officiated Two of her brides maids were Old Collegians, Jean Hogg and June Jenkins Other Old Collegians present were Mes dames C Hartnell (Leila Barker), G Kay Hedley (Rea Lawson), B. Johnson (Elaine Murdoch), C Lilja (Mary McWhinney), S McDonald (Muriel Cock), R Scott (Amy Barker) and Misses Edith and Linda Barker, Gwenda Dickins, Pearl Mealy and Valerie Williams

Audrey Fleming was wed to Mr. Terence Harris in January of this year at St Hilary's Church of England, Kew They are now living in Christchurch, N.Z.

Queenie Howell was married to Mr. Armand P Alberto this month at Wesley Church, Mel bourne.

BIRTHS

Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell (Joan Eggleston) a son. Mr and Mrs Evans (Yvonne Martin) a son Mr and Mrs Coleman (Hazel Dawe) a son, Robert George Mr and Mrs Seivers (Joan Kemp)—a son (Law rence Allan

Mr and Mrs Topp (Frances Parkin)—a daugh ter, Josephine Ann. Mr and Mrs Joyce (Elizabeth McCutcheon) — a daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Baragwanath (Judith Pihl)—a son, John Pihl

Mr and Mrs Johnstone (Heather Ebbott) a son, Timothy Gilmour.

Mr. and Mrs. Hasden (Mary Fudge)—a son, Julian John

Mr and Mrs Martin (Joyce Fowles)—a son, Ian William.

Mr and Mrs Piesse (Helen Uglow)—a son Mr and Mrs Struthers (Mavis Lenne) a son, James Gavin.

Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland (Mary Paterson) a son.

Mr and Mrs Wilkinson (Margery Walklate)—a son.

Mr and Mrs Faragher (Noni Rentoul)—a daughter

Mr and Mrs White (Barbara Marfleet)—a daughter

Mr and Mrs Chatwin (Valerie Rowe) a son

Mr and Mrs Prytz (Phyllis Yeo) a son

Mr and Mrs Pescott (Joan Luke)—a daughter, Susan Judith

Mr and Mrs Ian Hendy (Barbara Smith) — a son, Andrew Ian

Mr and Mrs Johnstone (Shirley Tresize)—a second son, Ian David

Mr. and Mrs. Darling (Rosemary MacLeod)—a son, Christopher John

Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs (Patsy Chrome)—twin sons, William David and Peter Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. J. Cooney (June McCoy) a son, Peter John

Mr and Mrs K Riddell (Joan Vizard) a son

Mr and Mrs Earl (Joan Wright) a son

Mr and Mrs E Cotton (Elizabeth Metcalfe) — a son, Christopher John

Mr and Mrs Mason (Margaret Daldy) a daugh ter, Lynette Margaret

The Club sends its good wishes to all the little sons and daughters

BEREAVEMENTS

The sympathy of Old Collegians is extended to the following members who have suffered bereavement:—

Heather Darfe, in the loss of her father

Mrs. Norman Alley (Joan Western) and Mrs. Dickson (Mamie Western), in the loss of both their parents

Betty Le Pine, in the loss of her father Mrs McKenzie (Isobel Campbell), in the loss of her father

Mrs Chambers (Betty Vian), in the loss of her husband.

Margaret, Hazel and Nancy Wookey, in the loss of their father Valerie and Lorna Slutzkin, in the loss of their father.

OBITUARY

The Old Collegians' Club desires to express sincere sympathy to the relatives of the following Old Collegians:—

Ella Crouch, who died in April of this year. Dorothea Collier, who died in March of this year

Mrs Mattie Dewar (Mattie Brown), loyal and loved member of the Club Rooms Circle, who died in February of this year Miss Muriel Harcourt, who gave many years of service to our College

SECRETARY'S NOTES

The financial year has commenced, and it would be appreciated if subscriptions are paid as soon as possible

Subscriptions:

Town Members, 7/ 6 per annum Country Members, 5/ per annum Life Membership, £5/5/Members who marry or change their address are asked to notify the Secretary

Hon Secretary: Miss June Clay, 546 Neerim Road, Murrumbeena, S.E.9 U M 5230

Hon Treasurer: Miss Hilda Brown, 124 Were Street, Brighton, S.5 XB 2086

BADGES

Badges may be obtained from the Secretary at the price of 5/ each, plus postage

SYDNE Y AN D ADELAIDE CLUBS

The Secretaries of the Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane Branches of the O.C.C would be pleased if any Old Collegians visiting or going to reside in either State would contact them

Adelaide: Mrs Mark Loveday, 32 Dartmouth Street, Croydon Park, S.A

Brisbane: Miss C Green, 20 Manson Road, Bris bane, Queensland.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT S

The Editress wishes to thank the following members and friends who have contributed items of news:—Mrs E Cornell, Miss V Harrison, Miss Q Howell, Miss Pat Hegarty, Mrs Ball, Mrs McCauley, Miss J Clay, Mrs Kilvington, Mrs Alcorn, and any other members who have con tributed individual items of news

MAGAZIN E

It is proposed that there will be a publication of the magazine in May of next year This issue will be a special Jubilee issue, and members are asked particularly to keep this in mind and begin at once to collect items of news which would prove of considerable interest for such a magazine

News may be sent now to Miss Shirley Michael, 493 Elgar Road, Box Hill North

Spectator Publishing Co.. Printers, 134a Little Collins Street, Melbourne.