1954 Silver & Green

Silver and Green HAWTHORN

Silver and Green

jiHflagasm e o f ti p <ilJtail{obtst Rabies ' (College , Pa&itl|or n

JUNE, 1954

Editors: GILLIA N ANDERSON , JENNIFER DEACON

Editorial

This year, 1954, is one of the most significant in the history of Australia, for at long last we have seen the Queen; a Queen who came from a far distant land, and who has now safely returned to her ancient capital. W e could never forget her, a Queen personifying all that we ever imagined of beauty, simplicity, modesty, grace, and perfect service.

Nor will we ever forget the upsurge of emotion throughout Australia during the Royal Tour. The people of this "Timeless Land" have never been so stirred before. The feelings which the visit of our youthful Queen aroused bade us renew and strengthen our loyalty to the Crown, and to high ideals of service and self-sacrifice.

When the Queen opened the Commonwealth Parliament, she was the first reigning sovereign

to do so, and in her speech she expressed con fidence in the future of Australia Her Majesty described Australia as "a country whose growth and progress are manifest, a country of freedom eloquent of that true democracy which dignifies and expresses the individual human being." The Queen continued: "Already, in my journeys through the Commonwealth, I have been made ever more vividly conscious of the true brother hood of my peoples, even prouder of their ser vices to civilisation, and more richly confident of their future destiny."

W e must strive to make ourselves worthy of such confidence, and follow the example of our Queen, who holds the torch which lights the pathway to a better life and a better understand ing —G.A

Magazine Committee: Miss L. MITCHELL, JANICE BEILBY, PATRICIA DIXSON , HELE N DODGSHUN , PATRICIA GRAY , ROSEMARY HORTON , ANN E KORNAN , AN N PEASLEY, BARBARA RICE, BARBARA TAYLOR , BERYL WILD , JUDIT H WILKINSO N

Salvete

The School is very pleased to welcome new members of Staff this year:—

Miss W Stormon, Senior History Mistress

Mrs V Gunn, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., General Science, Mathematics.

Miss F Cowper, Mus.Bac., Dip.Ed., Scripture, Geography, Singing

Miss P Wilkinson (Old Collegian), returned from teaching in Fiji

Mrs. F. Ford, Middle School General Science.

Mrs A F Vroland (Old Collegian), Middle School

Miss M Spotswood, Lower Middle School Miss Y. Blake, Lower Middle School.

Mrs N McKeown, Junior School

Miss J Kirby, Sportsmistress

Misses N Berryman, J Roffey and Mary Murray, Students from Mercer House.

Misses June Davies and Wendy Tully (Old Collegians), Craft Studio Assistants.

Mrs L Adler, Laboratory Assistant

Miss Marie Rowland (Old Collegian), Clerical Assistant in Music School

Sister N M Hummerston, Resident Staff

The large number of new girls includes senior girls from M.L.C., Elsternwick, some of whom are School Officers, their names appearing in that section.

V/alete

The School regretted to bid farewell to the following members or Staff in December, 1953:—

Miss L Powell, B.A., 12 years, Senior History Mistress

Miss E Wilson, 16 years, Senior Mistress in Middle School.

Miss J Daniel, B.A., Dip.Ed , 3 years

Mrs J Moorehead, 11 years

Miss V Kerr (Old Collegian), 6 years, Sports mistress

Miss S Kraetzer (Old Collegian), 4 years, Middle School Science

Mrs. E. Lyall (Old Collegian), 5 years.

Miss I Hall, 4 years, Junior School

Miss F Kennett, 1 year

Miss C. Rigby (Old Collegian), visiting over seas.

Miss A MacDiarmid and Miss R Bland, B.A., 2 terms

Miss P. Tasker (Old Collegian).

Miss V Mayer, Mus.Bac., Music and Resident

Amon g senior girls who left at the end of 1953 were the following:—

Louise Gault: Senior Prefect, Head of House, Editor of "Silver and Green." Vice-President Camera Club, Leader of Fitchett Debating Team, Hockey Team, Winner of Oratory Cup, Univer sity Free Place.

Alison Benjamin: Vice-Senior Prefect, Cato House Captain, Vice-President United Nations Club, S.C.M Committee, Leader of Cato Debating Team

Lesley Andrew: Prefect, Dux of College, Sub Editor of "Silver and Green." Library Com mittee, Madrigal Group

Margaret Bennett: Prefect, Vice-President Walk ing Club

Patricia Donnelly: Prefect

Margot Gibbs: Prefect, Fitchett House Cap tain, School Librarian, Hockey Team

Kathleen Hulme: Prefect, Krome House Cap tain, Hockey Team

Katharine O'Neill: Prefect, Berry House Cap tain, French Club Committee, Leader of Berry Debating Team, Madrigal Group, Conductor of Berry in Senior Choral Contests

Barbara Wilkinson: Prefect, Secretary French Club, Secretary United Nations, Fitchett Debating Representative

Frances McCarthy: Joint Senior Associate Prefect, S.C.M Committee, United Nations Com mittee, Madrigal Group

Jean Webster: Joint Senior Associate Prefect, Secretary Senior Maths Club

Julie Bissett: Associate Prefect, Berry House Sports Captain, Tennis Team.

Joan Corbett: Associate Prefect, Madrigal Group, Conductor of Fitchett in Senior Choral Contests

An n Ducat: Associate Prefect, Secretary Camera Club, Library Committee

Janette Gourlay: Associate Prefect, Krome House Sports Captain, Joint Captain Basketball Team, Captain Baseball Team

Bernice Hargrave: Associate Prefect, Conductor of Cato in Senior Choral Contests.

Lynette Hall: Associate Prefect, Vice-President S.C.M

Joan Harris: Associate Prefect

Helen Hughes: Associate Prefect

Denise Lear: Associate Prefect, School Pianist, Madrigal Group

Helen McComb: Associate Prefect, Tennis Team

Shirley Merrylees: Associate Prefect, Sub-Editor "Silver and Green." Cato Life Saving Represen tative.

Janet Miller: Associate Prefect, Cato House Sports Captain Captain Tennis Team

Ruth Nicholls: Associate Prefect.

Barbara Nixon: Associate Prefect, Captain Hockey Team

Rena Opat: Associate Prefect, Vice-President German Club.

Barbara Paton: Associate Prefect, Correspon dence Secretary S.C.M Library Committee, Treasurer Camera Club

Katharine Simon: Associate Prefect

Ena Smith: Associate Prefect, Minutes Secre tary S.C.M., French Club Committee, Magazine Committee, Madrigal Group

Rosslyn Sorensen: Associate Prefect

Lois Taylor: Associate Prefect, Athletics Team

Elisabeth Tweddell: Associate Prefect, Trea surer S.C.M

Pamela Webster: Associate Prefect, Madrigal Group, Matriculation Music Practical Exhibition

Noelle Wood : Associate Prefect

Judith A n till: Athletics Team

Jennifer Attree: Cricket Team

Phillipa Balfe: Hockey Team

Shirley Barber: Cricket Team

Lorraine Barnes: Baseball Team

Laelia Burke: Krome Life Saving Represen tative.

Gretta Bull: Madrigal Group, Leader of Or chestra

Anne Carew: Krome Life Saving Representa tive, Secretary German Club

Lorraine Coghlan: Tennis Team, Open Tennis Champion.

Evi Dickins: German Club Committee

Gillian Dixon: Library Committee, Berry De bating Representative

Pamela Easterbrook: Berry Life Saving Repre sentative

Margaret Fowler: Captain Athletics Team, Basketball Team.

Dorothy Gribble: Cricket Team

Jennifer Hoggart: Treasurer United Nations, German Club Committee.

Merle James: Hockey Team

Valerie Klein: German Club Committee

Diane Knight: Basketball Team, Cricket Team, Baseball Team

Joan Margolis: French Club Committee, Ger man Club Committee.

Heather Ritchie: Hockey Team

Jill Rubenstein: Cricket Team

Gael Sage: Library Committee, United Nations Committee, Secretary Debating Club, Leader Krome Debating Team

Barbara Sexton: United Nations Committee.

Margaret Stewart: Magazine Committee

Patricia Stocker: Secretary Walking Club

Barbara Swann: Captain Cricket Team, Base ball Team, Tennis Team

Beverley Treleaven: Athletics Team

Barbara Wenborn: Hockey Team.

Valerie Young: Madrigal Group

^enwrta m

Judith Comber (M.L.C., Elsternwick)

W e were all shocked to hear, during the Christ mas holidays, of the sad death of one of our Elsternwick girls, Judith Comber, who gave her life in an effort to save some children from drowning at Seaford Judy was loved by both staff and girls and is greatly missed at Elstern wick, where she had been a pupil for the whole of her school life

Schoo) Diarq

February:

Tuesday, 9th: "It's good to see the School we knew."

Friday, 12th: Induction of Prefects and Associate Prefects took place at Senior Assembly.

Friday, 19th: In Open Period many persuasive speeches were given by representatives of the various School societies

Friday, 26th: Under the auspices of S.C.M., Rev G Fairservice spoke to the Senior Assembly of his missionary work in India

Sunday, 28th: A hymn session was broadcast by the School Choir over 3AR March:

Tuesday, 2nd: During the morning the School assembled at two strong posts, one in St Kilda Road and one in Fitzroy Street, to see IJer Majesty the Queen pass by on her way to a luncheon at St Kilda Town Hall W e were well rewarded for our long wait by a gracious smile from our Queen.

Friday, 5th: Under the auspices of the United Nations, Dr Clunies Ross spoke to the Senior School during Open Period about the work of the United Nations

The Swimming Sports were held this afternoon resulting in a win for Fitchett

Thursday, 11th: The School welcomed back Mrs Chambers after her recent trip abroad Mrs Chambers addressed Senior Assembly and told us of her plans to raise additional funds for the new Assembly Hall appeal

Friday, 19th: During Open Period a debate was held between Fitchett and Berry, which re sulted in a win for Fitchett. The subject of the debate was "That Private Schools have no place in a democracy"; Berry taking the affir mative and Fitchett the negative side.

Tuesday, 23rd: In the afternoon the Lower Middle School Athletic Sports were held, and Fitchett was proclaimed the victor

Friday, 26th: Under the auspices of S.C.M., the Rev Allardice addressed Senior School Assem bly during Open Period, telling us of his mis sionary experiences in Samoa

April:

Friday, 2nd: Under the auspices of the United Nations, Dr White spoke to Senior School Assembly in Open Period, about the work of "The Save the Children" Fund.

Tuesday, 6th: In the afternoon, the School went to see a production qf "Julius Caesar" at the Metro Theatre, Malvern This film is the first of a series of educational films which are to be presented by the theatre to school children.

Tuesday, 13th: In the morning the School Com munion Service was held at Auburn Methodist Church Members of staff and Senior School attended the service, which was conducted by the Principal

Wednesday, 14th: The School broke up for the Easter vacation

Wednesday, 21st: The School resumed after Easter

Friday, 23rd: All Senior Examinations began

May: Sunday, 2nd: Many girls took part in the Youth Sunday march in the afternoon. The salute was taken by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, at the Town Hall, and the girls then went to Wesley Church and attended a special service conducted by the Rev. Dr. Irving Benson; the speaker was Brigadier Irving.

Friday, 7th: During the afternoon the School athletic sports were held The weather was favourable with a gentle cooling breeze to refresh the competitors The new extension to the terraces made more room available, so that visitors could view the events from an elevated and better position than in previous years Fitchett emerged victorious, with Krome second, Cato third, and Berry fourth

Sunday, 8th: In the morning the Annual School Church Service was held at the Auburn Metho dist Church Many friends of the School worshipped with us at the church, and the ser vice was also broadcast over 3LO Dr Floyd was at the organ

Friday, 14th: A general tidying up characterised the end of term.

—Patricia Gray, An n Peasley

BO N VOYAG E

The School sends greetings to ,Miss Valerie Kerr, who left for England towards the end of first term W e were delighted that she was able to return for part of Term I, and we look forward to seeing her again on her return

School Off

Senior Prefects: Gillian Anderson, Margaret Anderson

Prefec.s: Jennifer Deacop, An n Ensten, Beth Fletcher, Wilma Garrett, Bernice Heffernan, Janice Livingstone, Wendy Orton, Natalie Sharpe, Alison Steele, Judith Wilkinson

Associate Prefects: Yvonne Burns, Beverley Slade (Joint Senior Associate Prefects), Mar garet Adamson, Mabel Boyle, June Broadbent, Josephine Brownrigg, Beverley Clarke, Joan Cornish, Betty Derrick, Helen Dodgshun, Eliza beth Duncan, Hilary Dunn, Glenis Granger, Anne Harvey, Doreen Kanter, Julie Robertson, Judith Vertigan, Lois Yen

House (Boarders') Prefects: Bernice Heffernan (Senior), Margaret Adamson, Mabel Boyle, June Broadbent, An n Ensten, Glenis Granger, Beverley Slade, Judith Vertigan

House captains—Senior: Ann Ensten (Berry), Bernice Heffernan (Cato), Judith Wilkinson (Fitchett), Alison Steele (Krome) Middle: Joan Horsfall (Berry), Gwenneth Long (Cato), Dorothea Cook (Fitchett), Janice McCormack (Krome) Junior: Annette Collins (Berry), Adrienne Holzer (Cato), Judith Knell (Fit chett), Anne Callander (Krome)

House Sports Captains—Senior: Yvonne Deeble (Berry), Anne Collett (Cato), Doreen Kanler (Fitchett), Cherril Greenwood (Krome) Middle: Judith Weetman (Berry), Rae Killmier (Middle), Robin Williams (Fitchett), Patricia Robertson (Krome) Junior: Lesley Johnson (Berry), Carolyn Whiting (Cato), Keren Cor less (Fitchett), Joan Sword (Krome)

Form Captains—Honour Vl.a, Margaret and Gillian Anderson; Honour Vl.b, Beverley Slade; Honour VI.c, Yvonne Burns; Pass Vl.a, Helene Thompson; Pass Vl.b, Judith Rosenberg; Pass VI c, Jan Searle; Pass Vl.d, Laurel Wood ; Diploma A , Mary Taylor; Diploma B, Lynette Butterfield; V.a, Jan Kenny; V.b, Pauline Morgan; V.c, Anne Simmons; V.d, Penelope Lardner; V,.e, Kathleen Oaten; V.f , Ginny Smorgan; V.g, Nola Sanders; L.V.a, Dorothea Cook; L.V.b, Margaret Eason; L.V.c, Joan Horsfall; L.V.d, Shirley Marshman; L.V.e, Pamela Firth; L.V.f, Janet Kirton; L.V.g, Judith E. McDonald; IV.a, Lesley Dunn; IV.b, Helen Palmer; IV.c, Margaret Edwards; IV.d, Lucy Gilliam; IV.e, Anne Thwaites; L.IV.a, Annette Collins; L.IV.b, Glenis Jolly; L.IV.c, Adrienne Holzer; L.IV.d, Joan Sword; L.IV.e, Wendy Reveleigh; Ill.a, Marion Kelly; Ill.b, Desley Gare; III.c, Jennifer Shears; L.III.a, Julie Cox; L.III.b, Robin Dane.

Social Service Captains—Honour Vl.a, Janice Livingstone; Honour Vl.b, Diana Gill; Honour VI.c, Josephine Brownrigg; Pass Vl.a, Ruth Bradbury; Pass Vl.b, Rosalie Alexander; Pass V I - Eri! Hutton; Pass V I d, Jill Evans; Diploma A , Judith Roe; Diploma B, Barbara Thomson; V.a, Glenys BuJl; V.b, Kaye Phipps;

V.c, Marjorie Grant; V.d, Pamela Burroughs; V.e, Margaret Channon; V.f, Freda Korman; V.g, Margaret Newbound; L.V.a, Carole Wil son; L.V.b, Ruth Bilney; L.V.c, Diane Cornish; L.V.d, Margaret Paice; L.V.e, Amy Ling; L.V.f, Judith Plummer; L.V.g, Gweneth Col lings; IV.a, Rosemary Benjamin; IV.b, Merran Huntington; IV.c, Judith Jaggers; IV.d, Rose mary Jame; IV.e, Janis Taylor; L.IV.a, Julie Bailey; L.IV.b, Betty Bult; L.IV.c, Shirley Karp; L.IV.d, Jennifer Seccombe; L.IV.e, Glenva Spear; III.a, Barbara McCloskey; Ill.b, Pauline Fear; III.c, Helen Young ; L.III.a, Yvonne Cant; L.III.b, Helen Watters.

Sports Captains—Honour Vl.a, Judith Wilkin son; Honour Vl.b, Julie Robertson; Honour VI.c, Anne Walton; Pass Vl.a, Robin Kennedy; Pass Vl.b, Margaret Smith; Pass VI.c, June Trembath; Pass Vl.d, Davida Switson; Diploma A , Cherril Greenwood; Diploma B, Pamela Levy; V.a, Pat McClelland; V.b, Joan Weet man; V.c, Joan Risby; V.d, Judith Dickie; V.e, Pamela Bowyer; V.f , Margot Burdett; V.g, Elizabeth Jackson; L.V.a, Meredith Day; L.V.b, Roslyn McConnell; L.V.c, Edith Hatt; L.V.d, Jill Glenijter, L.V.e, Margaret Livingston; L.V.f, Judith Lilburne; L.V.g, Jean Woodfull ; IV.a, Judith Hooper;

MARGARE T AN D GILLIA N ANDERSON , Joint Senior Prefects, 1954 —B y courtesy of the "Herald."

IV.b, Judith Frederick; IV.c, Pat Phillips; IV.d, Margaret Stevens; IV.e, Anne Mul hall; L.IVa, Patricia Perkins; L.IV.b, Pat Sandercock; L.IV.c, Peggy Barnes; L.IV.d, Carol Tandy; L.IV.e, Jennifer Pond; III.a, Lynn Esler; III b, Norma Pope; III.c, Sue Hillis; L.III.a, Patricia Jones; L.III.b, Anne Bowyer

S.C.M Committee—President, Miss Horsman; Vice-President, Judith Wilkinson; Treasurer, Josephine Brownrigg; Minutes Secretary, Anne Harvey; Correspondence Secretary, Diana Gill; Pianist, Elizabeth Duncan; Committee, Mary Womersley, Yvonne Burns, Elizabeth Cowan, Delys Porter, Pauline Farries, Barbara Clarke, Lois Crosby, Gwenda Lee, Valerie Holm, Joan Delany, Jan Schubert, Lois Jones

Library Committee—Lois Yen (School Librarian); Sandra Kierson (Chief Checker) ; Pat Gray, Yvonne Young, Carol Gray, June Bassett (Checkers) ; Margaret Hadley (Treasurer) ; Committee: Ruth Harvey, Noelle Calderwood, Valerie Bacon, Joan Pepper, Jennifer Murphy, Elizabeth Fryer, Marilyn Lechte, Lesley Palmer, Betty Derrick, Joan Cathcart, Joan Cother, Helen White, Beryl Wild, Lynette Jacobsen.

United Nations Association — President, Miss Kellaway; Vice-President, Natalie Sharpe; Sec retary, Wendy Orton; Treasurer, Helen Dodg shun; Committee: Diana G'll, Josephine Brown rigg, Hilary Dunn, Jennifer Deacon, Anne Paton, Katherine Field, Betty Derrick

Camera Club—Presidents, Mr. McKnight, Mr. Seymour; Vice-President, Beryl Wild; Secretary, Yvonne Burns; Treasurer, Helen White, Wendy Renkin.

Debating Society—Presidents, Miss Hotchin, Miss Stormon; Secretary, Lynette Jacobsen; Com mittee: Natalie Sharpe, Yvonne Burns, Barbara Rice, Margaret Connor, Alison Steele, Sandra Kierson, Joan Weetman

French Club — Presidents, Miss Dahle, Mile Bracquart; Secretary, Beverley Clarke; Com mittee: Josephine Brownrigg, Robin Campbell, Hilary Dunn, Beth Fletcher, Julie Robertson

German Club—President, Mrs Clahr; Vice-Presi dent, Eve Spitz; Secretary, Anne Neil; Com mittee: Barbara Galbraith, Judith Rosenberg, Miriam Baer

Life-saving Representatives — Elizabeth O'Neill (Berry), Margaret Cooke (Cato), Lynette Lamb (Fitchett), Jane Pincus (Krome)

Walking Club—Presidents, Miss B Jackson, Miss L Mitchell; Vice-President, Josephine Brown rigg; Secretary, Alison Steele; Committee: Wilma Garrett, Anne Harvey, Heather McLaurin, Jill Evans, Pauline Farries, Barbara Wall, Glenys Bull, Catherine Lee, Elizabeth O'Neill

Puzzles and Amusements Club—President, Miss Kellaway; Committee, Esther Harris, Nea Kennett.

Social Service—President, Miss Cerutty; Secretary, Janice Livingstone

Photo., C Stuart Tompkins

PREFECTS, 1954

Jennifer Deacon, Beth Fletcher, Judith Wilkinson, Bernice Heffernan, Janice Livingstone, Wilma Garrett.

Alison Steele, Natalie Sharpe, Gillian Anderson and Margaret Anderson (Joint Seniors), Ann WendEnsten, y Orton

Speech Night, 1953

Speech Night was held once again in the Melbourne Town Hall, and we were honoured by the presence of His Excellency the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, and Lady Brooks The Governor presented the prizes and gave us a very interesting address about the Queen and his meeting with her on his recent visit to England

Conducted by Miss Flockart and with Dr Floyd at the organ, the School sang the opening hymn "All People that on Earth do Dwell," which was used in the Coronation Service There followed three English songs, "White Horsemen," "This England" and "True Hearts Rejoice!" (a thanks giving song for the Queen's coronation) The School Madrigal Singers then sang delightfully "Lullaby, My Sweet Little Baby" and "All Crea tures Now are Merry Minded." The School Choir sang the part songs ' The Shepherdess," "Little Lamb" and "Ring Out, Wild Bells." At the end of the evening two Elizabethan songs were heard from the School—"Fortune My Foe" and "Fly, Glorious News." These were followed by "The Leaving Song," "Lord Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing" and the National Anthem

The acknowledgements were made by the President-General of the Methodist Church of Australia, the Rev Dr G Calvert Barber, who expressed our gratitude to the Governor and Lady Brooks He also thanked Miss Flockart, Dr Floyd, Miss Dahle, Miss Kellaway, Miss Betts and all the other members of staff who put so much time and hard work into making Speech Night so successful

Speaking in his report on the importance of girls' education, Dr Woo d said: "There are indeed two problems; one is the balancing of general educational subjects The other is the shortening of girls' school lives Some parents have the short-sighted view that their daughters' education does not matter as much as their sons' preparation for professional and business careers But not only do girls need qualifications for careers, but their general education and cultural equipment are invaluable if they are to be life partners and mothers who can share with hus bands and children a true appreciation of educa tion and a proper understanding of life's needs This age is in danger of training women for glamour without culture

A school such as M.L.C. offers the widest educational opportunities. It is therefore most regrettable that more girls are now leaving school when they have the capacity fcr higher education. '

Referring to financial support for girls' schools, Dr Woo d said that M.L.C had received many moderate gifts, but "Australian girls' schools seldom receive the bequests that boys' schools are given Evidently a man thinks little of his wife's school Yet at least one may trust that parents will remember before their daughters leave that a school like M.L.C cannot expand its buildings and facilities with fees only, but must look for additional support."

Speaking of the vital importance of the teacher, Dr. Woo d said: "Everyone knows that a teacher is not just one who has a sound knowledge and ail understanding of the technique of teaching, but one whose character and refinement create an influence to which pupils respond. When we speak of the spirit and tone of a school and of the continuity of its traditions, we have in mind the quality of the teachers whose work builds up the life of the school from year to year Charac ter therefore is the final test of the teacher; it is also the aim of the teachers to develop character in pupils."

Dr Woo d then commented on the pressing need for more teachers for independent schools

After mentioning the enrolment and examina tion results, Dr Woo d described the new Junior School, other property improvements and future building aims Having referred to various aspects of school life, he then thanked the Staff for their wonderful work, and indicated the gratitude of both pupils and parents

In conclusion, Dr Woo d said: "As a last mes sage to every girl leaving school, I would say: Be humble Continue to learn Yo u have a duty to yourself and those who will depend on you to be the best intellectually equipped woman pos sible D o not think just of your own success and happiness: happiness will come as you serve others D o not be misled by the cynics who invite you to jettison the Christian faith you have gained at School and in your home Remember that the School remembers you and trusts you Your friends will pray that you will be ever true to Christian ideals of conduct and Christian motives for service I commend to you the words of Paul:

"Hol d to what you have been taught, Hold to your convictions, Remember who your teachers were, Remember you have known from children the sacred writings that can impart saving wisdom by faith in Christ Jesus."

—Jennifer Deacon

School Activities

Devotional Notes

"Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you."—James 4: 8.

With this promise from the Scriptures in our minds, we have met each Wednesday This term we have learnt a great deal from the hymns of our faith. Dr. Woo d has also read to us from the works of many inspiring authors, and some children's prayers made beautiful by their sim plicity and faith in God during war-time.

There has been a larger average attendance this term and I am sure everyone feels it has been a most profitable time

-—Mabel Boyie

Student Christian Movement

There has been a large attendance of girls at S.C.M this term, and we have had our excellent beginning to the year's activities

The first meeting was held on Wednesday, 19th March, and Miss Wilkinson, who returned from Fiji at the end of last year, gave us an interesting talk on some of her experiences and told us of the urgent need for books in Fijian schools

This term we have had two S.C.M speakers in Open Periods. On 26th February, the Rev. G Fairservice spoke about his work in Sikkim in Northern India On 27th March, the Rev Ron Allardice told us something of his missionary work and the growth of the Church in Samoa

A number of girls attended our inter-school S C.M tea at P.L.C on 25th March, after which a service was held and the Rev. Clifford Wright spoke to us

During the second week of the holidays, twelve of our girls will attend an inter-school S.C.M camp at Cleveland, The Basin.

Under the guidance of members of staff, our study circles have met every second Wednesday throughout the term, and all members have found them helpful and interesting

As we have had such a good beginning in Term I, we hope this success will continue through out the year, with the support of all our members —Ann e Harvey."

Social Service Notes

At the Combined Societies period in the second week of term, the Social Service work of School was explained The system by which 2d a week is collected from each girl for her form's charities was mentioned, and other ways of col lecting money suggested

Girls were invited to help at the North Rich mond and Collingwood Missions again this year,

and were told of the satisfaction which others have received in past years in rendering this service to the community

Many forms have had special efforts to raise money, and one form has been collecting milk bottle tops and used stamps all this term W e congratulate these forms on their results and thank Social Service Captains for their work

W e would especially like to thank Miss Cerutty and other members of staff for the invaluable help they have given us

Besides the large sums of money raised for the new Assembly Hall, much has been raised for needy charities outside the School

It is hoped that all girls will show their grati tude for the innumerable benefits of this School by enthusiastically supporting all our Social Ser vice work, and by making this year a more successful one than ever.

—Janice Livingstone

United Nations Association Notes

W e are living at present in a very troubled world, and the United Nations Organization is battling for its own life and the future of the world W e realise that world peace may be attained only by co-operation between countries, and this year in our United Nations group, we are endeavouring to interest the girls in world affairs

Our first United Nations speaker in Open Period was Dr Clunies Ross, on Friday, 25th February He spoke to us on "Australia and the United Nations." W e were also given a very moving talk by Dr Elizabeth White on the needs of the children in Europe, and the work being done by the "Save the Children Fund" to help this d stress As a result of this, the School responded to an appeal for babies' napkins, powdered milk and clothing The result of this appeal was the very gratifying collection of 500 nappies, 25 tins of powdered milk, hundreds of safety pins, and many clothes, and we should like to give special thanks to Miss Hopkins and the girls of Diploma for the way in which they wrapped up their garments

W e have had a good attendance at our fort nightly lunchtime meetings, which have taken various forms, but we would welcome new mem bers who are interested in world affairs At some meetings short talks were given by girls. Joan Cornish and Judith Rosenberg gave interesting talks on their trips abroad At another meeting, Diana Gill and Hilary Dunn spoke on the Colombo plan and the Hydrogen Bomb respec tively Health Week was commemorated by a very interesting talk by Miss Kellaway.

Two representatives were sent to each inter school meeting, and these are found to bring closer co-operation between schools. W e would like to thank Mr Seymour for showing us the films, "Across the Frontier" and "Hom e of the Homeless," which made us more keenly aware of the needs of other countries

The United Nations Association would like to thank Miss Kellaway, our untiring President, for her most helpful leadership throughout the term, and for the time and energy she devotes to helping our Association

—N Sharpe, W Orton

Walton Library Notes

The Walton Library opened this year with an enthusiastic committee and a record number of 660 fiction borrowers Borrowing may take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; on Mon days and Wednesdays pamphlets and magazines may be read, or one may browse among the various books

New books have been added to the Library with great rapidity One important and valuable addition to the Library is a number of volumes of illustrated records and journals, dealing with very early settlement in New South Wales They are of great interest to the senior girls, and we are very grateful to the donor

W e would like to thank the following Old Collegians for their presentations to the Library: Margot Gibbs (School Librarian for 1953) — "Th e Sunburnt Country"—Bevan (editor)

Gael Sage—"Ravel," by Demuth; "Faure," by Suckling

Beverley Hosie—"Across the Nullabor," by Idriess

Elizabeth Hosie—"The Robe," by Douglas Jennifer Harding—"The House that Nino Built," by Guareschi; "The Silver Chalice," by Costain

Mary Hann—Personal Life of Queen Victoria Mimi Yees—Collected Poems and Plays of W . B. Yeats.

During Open Forum, Mrs Coulson has shown the Fourth Forms new to the Library how to use the fiction and reference sections Not only these, and girls of the Committee, but all girls who use the Library would like to thank Mrs Coulson, to whom we owe the success and effi ciency of the entire Library, for her co-operation and encouragement in the use of the Library -—Lois Yen.

Music Notes

"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 in the Music School has opened with the usual abundance of activities, and the year

promises to be an interesting, and, we hope, a very successful one

Last year we bade farewell to Mrs Flack (violin), Miss McLean (piano), Miss May (piano and Junior School music) who has gone overseas for further experience, Miss Start (solo singing) ; and this year to Miss Walklate, who has six months' leave, which she is spending overseas

The School heartily welcomes Miss Margaret Crellin, Mus.Bac (piano), Miss Margaret Rey nolds, Mus.Bac. (piano), Miss June Seedsman, A.T.C.L (piano), Miss Frances Cowper (solo singing) and Miss Valda Vaughan, Mus.Bac (flute) Miss Isla Heywood has taken over some of the Junior School classes this year

Last year the choir made a recording of several hymns for the 3AR Sunday evening session, which were later broadcast over Radio Australia, while the Queen was in Melbourne The reception was astonishingly good and many appreciative letters were received from all over Australia and the Pacific Islands, some from even as far as Japan and North Borneo. W e thank Dr. Woo d for helping us at the piano on this occasion

At the School service at Auburn Methodist Church on Sunday, 9th May, we sang Dr. Floyd's "Magnificat" and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's "Hear My Prayer, O Lord." Once again, our friend Dr. Floyd assisted us at the organ.

The Madrigal Group, under the leadership of Janice Beilby, made a recording of both accom panied and unaccompanied work, which was broadcast in "Young Australia" on Empire Youth Sunday The programme included, apart from Madrigals, two of Dr Floyd's part songs, "Th e Heaven of Heavens" and "There is a Secret Place of Rest," a Bach Chorale, and a three part setting of the well-known hymn " O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go. " Glenis Granger was the accompanist

In March a number of girls attended the piano recitals given by Joan Wright, an Old Collegian, in aid of her church The programmes were thoroughly enjoyed by all

The St Matthew Passion was attended by some of our Senior girls and was very much enjoyed.

The tests for the music scholarships were held soon after first term commenced, and we thank the adjudicators—Miss Lorna Stirling and Dr Floyd—for the time they gave during those few days. The winners of the various scholarships were:

Danks Scholarship for Singing: Janice Beilby

Senior P : ano Scholarship (gift of late Mr A E. Wright) : Wendy Orton.

Intermediate Piano, The "Ruth Flockart Scholar shin No 1 (gift of three sisters): Judith McDonald.

Junior Piano (gift of Danks Trust): Margaret Higginbottom.

Violin Scholarship (gift of Miss Lorna Stirling) : Judith Sandow

Orchestral Scholarship (shared) (gift of late Mrs E J Cato): Alwyn Jones (flute), Dora Cattanach (clarinet)

Orchestral Scholarship (gift of Mrs. F. G. Kunon) : Wendy Renkin (oboe)

Original Composition Scholarship (gift of "Orpheus"): Paddy Dixson

Open Scholarship (gift of Mrs A E Alcock), shared by Margaret Day (Intermediate piano), Elizabeth Cowan (Senior piano)

Open "Ruth Flockart Scholarship No II " (gift of anon donor) : Judith Walker (Senior piano)

A recital was given to the School on Friday, 26th March, by the winners. It proved most interesting.

The orchestra is fortunate once more to be under the guidance of Mr Paul McDermott, and we thank him for his untiring efforts W e have commenced the year with twenty-five members, many of whom are young, but should prove to be of great value to the orchestra in the future.

There is an urgent need for more girls to become interested in orchestral instruments, especially stringed instruments, in order that our standard be maintained in this kind of musical work

A recital was given by Mr Paul McDermott (violin) and Mr Mack Jost (at the piano) on Tuesday, 11th May It is planned that other recitals, by members of our Music staff, will be given during the remainder of the year

Students of the Music School value the help and encouragement given by Miss Flockart and the music staff, and we wish to express our warmest thanks to them.

—W Renkin, P Dixson

Art of Speech

At the beginning of this year, we were pleased that an exceptional number of girls wished to take up the study of speech and drama W e were glad to welcome back Mrs Rosedale (who will be remembered as Miss Draper) to our Speech Staff this year

The Speech scholarship tests were held as usual at the beginning of this year, and were judged by Miss Eileen O'Keefe The standard was extremely high, and it was with great difficulty that the winners were finally chosen Sincere congratulations are offered to the following:

1 Lower Middle School (gift of Dramatic Society): Adrienne Holyer.

2. Middle School (gift of Dramatic Society): Jillian Holm

3 Intermediate and Diploma Forms (gift of Dramatic Society): Mary Taylor.

4 Leaving Pass and Honour Forms (un trained) (gift of Parents' Association): Anne Harvey

5 Leaving Pass and Honour Forms (trained) (gift of Parents' Association), shared by Eliza beth Manfield and Anne Kornan —Janet Stahl

Debating Society

At the first debating society meeting of this year, we were very pleased to welcome as a new joint President with Miss Hotchin, Miss Stormon, who has taken charge of the formal side of our debating At this meeting office-bearers for the year were chosen, with Lynette Jacobsen as secretary.

During first term, only two debates were held in the lunch-hour period Of these, one was a formal debate: "That all schools should be co educational," conducted by Miss Stormon, and the other, an informal impromptu debate con ducted by Miss Hotchin These have given particular enjoyment to young, would-be debaters of Middle School, who have not yet graduated to take part in either house or school debates

At Wesley, an inter-school round-table debate was held, and this was attended by Miss Hotchin with a party of eight M.L.C girls, who were eager to express their personal opinions on matters such as the subject "That school dis cipline should be in the hands of the scholars."

The first inter-house debate was between Berry and Fitchett, when Fitchett successfully showed Berry "That the private school has a place in a democracy." Dr Wood , as adjudicator, said that the standard of speaking was quite good, but that the girls needed more practice in keeping to the point of the subject

W e are extremely pleased to see so many girls from Middle School interested in debating, and we are looking forward to an extremely good year in both sections of the society, under the capable guidance of our Presidents, Miss Hotchin and Miss Stormon.

•—-Barbara Rice (pro L Jacobsen)

Camera Club Notes

At the beginning of Term I, we elected the office-bearers for this year: President, Mr McKnight and Mr Seymour; vice-president, Beryl Wild; secretary, Yvonne Burns; and treas urer, Helen White

Mr Germaine, the Kodak representative, visits us once a month and gives us very interesting talks

One Wednesday afternoon, Mr McKnight showed us a number of beautiful Kodachrome slides of the Royal Tour, which were generously lent by Mr Lees and Mr Searle

W e have also had a Royal Tour photograph competition, and we thank all who sent in such excellent entries First prize went to Yvonne Burns for a photo of a floodlit fountain outside the Exhibition Building

W e would like to thank Mr McKnight for all he has done to make our first term a success ful one

—Yvonn e Burns

List of Films Shown During Term I

Lunch-time Film Sessions:

Faster than Sound. British documentary. The Cow and the Sprite. A puppet film. F.D.R. A film-life of the late Pres. R-oosevelt. Irish Children. British documentary. The Hare and the Tortoise. Puppet film. Jordan Valley. The people and land of Palestine. Totems. Indian rituals and customs. Wonders of the Deep. Under-water film taken by frogmen.

Antarctica 1948. Documentary of the 1948 Australian expedition Aborigines of the Sea Coast Documentary of aboriginal life in Arnhem Land

Holy Week and Easter Films: I A m The Resurrection The Transfiguration. The Upper Room The Crucfixon I Beheld His Glory

Classroom films: The Discovery of Oxygen Roots of plants Life in an Aquarium Life cycle of the Pin Mould Flowers at work The Water Cycle Animal Life

Tide Pool Life Animal Movements. Beach and Sea Animals

United Nations films: Across the Frontiers Home of the Homeless Film Evening: The Happiest Days of Your Life The Beaver The House of Windsor Cambridge Australia's Inland Sea

During Term I, six hundred and twenty staff and girls went to the Metro Theatre, Malvern, to see the film "Julius Caesar" at a special schools' matinee This excursion, which took place instead of the usual Shakespeare day cele brations, proved to be very enjoyable W e are grateful to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for their pre sentation of a microgroove recording of the sound track of the film.

—Beryl Wild

Boarders' NotesFebruary

8

The Boarding House came to life again after eight weeks of quietness, when 146 hale and hearty boarders arrived to begin the new year This number included 42 new boarders, who were imme diately welcomed and, we hope, made to feel at home despite their feeling of "newness."

ASSOCIAT E PREFECTS, 1954

Photo., C Stuart Tompkins

Lois Yen, Mabel Boyle, Josephine Brownrigg, Margaret Adamson, Anne Harvey, Helen Dodgshun, Judith Vertigan, Betty Derrick, Julie Robertson, Doreen Kanter Hilary Dunn, Beverley Clarke, Glenis Granger, Beverley Slade and Yvonne Burns (Joint Seniors), Joan Cornish, Elizabeth Duncan, June Broadbent.

February 13

On our first Saturday in, we ran a series of swimming events for the old girls and the new girls separately, and than, to conclude the after noon's fun, the old girls challenged the new girls to a relay race, and the old girls, favoured by their experienced, proved the victors

February 24-March 9

During this fortnight, while the Queen was in Melbourne, the boarders had many opportuni ties to see Her Majesty, and all returned to House after a day's outing with many tales about what they had seen.

March 10

The boarders sang at the Overseas Missions Evening at Wesley Church, with the Ministerial Choir, and under the direction of Dr Wood The items given were the hymn, "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind," sung to Parry's setting, and the Royal Welcome Song, "Elizabeth, W e Hail You. "

Marcfi 13

The Old Girls' Concert was held in the Music Hall with the tune of "Jingle Bells" ringing in everyone's ears, and this evening proved a most enjoyable one for all concerned The younger ones showed us that they could look quite smart in the latest of fashions, while the musical "rendi tion" of "Snow White" had us feeling heartily sorry for the heroine, and chilled at the thought of the Queen, her stepmother All items con sidered, the evening's entertainment was the best we have had for some time

March 20

The new boarders, despite their lack of numbers, gave us an excellent concert, and had us "Doing What Comes Naturally" throughout the evening with their humorous items W e were also pleased to note the originality in playwriting of one of the new girls, and in all the concert proved to be most successful March 30

A group of girls attended a piano recital given by Joan Wright, an Old Collegian It was held in the Camberwell Methodist Hall, and we all enjoyed ourselves very much.

April 14

Home for Easter, despite the tram strike At this break in the term we were very sorry to lose Sister Pearce, who came to us last year, and who is now engaged in Health Centre work at Colac In her place we welcomed Sister Hummerston, and we trust that her stay with us will be a happy one

April 21

Back to school after Easter loaded with produce for our stall, from which we raised £5/16/ 4 in aid of the Assembly Hall Appeal

On Sports Day the House relay team, thanks largely to the help of Miss Miller, proved the better team in the race against the day girls When urged on by the lusty cheers of those con gregated under the red flag, we ran home the victors by a few inches A memorable occasion! Bravo, House!

On the evening of the sports, through the kindness of Mr Seymour, we were able to add

£40 to our boarders' fund for the New Assembly Hall Appeal by a film night in Fitchett Hall, when the amusing film, "Th e Happiest Days of our Lives," was shown Our thanks go to all those who helped to make the evening such a success

During the term some of the girls have attended such functions as "Th e St Matthew Passion," "The Importance of Being Earnest," and next term 35 girls, the largest number for years, will be attending the Celebrity Concerts

In conclusion, we would like to acknowledge the work done by' Miss Ball and members of the resident staff in making this term such a success

•—Bernice Heffernan

Sports Activities

Sporting activities in first term have centred round baseball and athletics, although our first term swimming sports were held on 5th March. These resulted in a win for Fitchett, with Berry runners-up, while Cato and Krome followed in that order

The Inter-House baseball matches created much interest, and the results were as follows:— Senior Baseball—1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Cato; 4, Berry

Middle Baseball—1, Cato; 2, Fitchett; 3, Krome; 4, Berry

The Lower Middle Sports, held on 23rd March, resulted in a win for Fitchett, with Cato second, then Berry and Krome.

Sports Notes

In spite of the forbidding forecast of rain, Sports Day dawned bright and fair, and we sallied forth to watch the various events from the elevation of the newly-extended terraces Because of this facility, our large number of visitors was able to enjoy a view uninterrupted by nets, erected to protect them from misguided basket-balls, base balls and other missiles.

Because of the ideal conditions, several records were broken, and we heartily congratulate Fitchett on its well-earned victory. The "march past" of competitors was a spectacular event, as usual, and we congratulate Cato on winning the Proficiency Cup W e were glad to welcome so many visiting teams, and the Inter-School events proved most exciting Then came the final great event of the House v School relay Large patches of red appeared suddenly on the terraces, and loud shrieks urged*on the runners The result was a victory for House, and the red flag flew higher than ever. Congratulations, Boarders!

As usual, the whole afternoon ran smoothly, and we heartily congratulate Miss Perkins and the sports staff, also the House and Sports Cap tains on the excellent marching and impressive appearance of all competitors W e are grateful to Miss Tyler and Miss Lardner for judging the march past, and to Mrs. L. S. Chambers, who presented the trophies

Results of the Sports Event 1—Senior Inter-House Flag Relay, "B " Team, 75 yds.: 1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry Time, 81.5 sec. (record).

Event 2—Flat Race (open), 100 yds.: 1, J Miller (B.); 2, J Dew (K ) and J Barthold (C.) Time, 12.5 sec

Event 3—Flat Race (under 16), 100 yds.: 1, A Browne (K.); 2, E Webster (K.) and K Phipps (C.) Time, 12.4 sec

Event 4—Flat Race (under 15), 75 yds.: 1, R. Williams (F.); 2, C Furneaux (F.); 3, L Helmer (K.) Time, 9.5 sec

Event 5—Flat Race (under 14), 75 yds.: 1, L. Mansfield (B) ; 2, M Hunt (K.); 3, J Dugay (C.) Time, 9.6 sec (record)

Event 6—Middle Inter-House Flag Relay, "B " Team, 75 yds.: 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Cato Time, 83.6 sec (record)

Event 7—Baseball Throwing (open): 1, D Swit son (K.); 2, J. Robertson (F.) ; 3, E. O'Neill (B.) Distance, 69 yds 12 in

Event 8—Middle Square Overhead Ball—1, Fit chett; 2, Krome; 3, Berry. Time, 46.8 sec. (record)

Event 9—Flat Race (open), 75 yds.: 1, J Miller (B.); 2, J. Dew (F.); 3, B. Slade (B.). Time, 9.2 sec

Event 10—Flat Race (under 16), 75 yds.—1, K Phipps (C.); 2, L. Helmer (K.); 3, C. Lee (K.). Time, 9.1 sec (record)

Event 11—Senior Circle Exchange Ball—1, Fit chett; 2, Cato; 3, Berry. Time, 58 sec. (record).

Event 12—Middle Ball and Hoo p Relay—1, Krome; 2, Berry; 3, Fitchett Time, 75 sec

Event 13—Senior Inter-House Flag Relay ("A " Team), 75 yds.: 1, Fitchett; 2, Berry; 3, Cato Time, 79.3 sec

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

Event 15—Senior Crossball: 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Berry Time, 102 sec (record)

Event 16—Middle Over and Under Running Pass Ball: 1, Krome; 2, Berry; 3, Fitchett Time, 2 min 47 sec (record)

Event 17—Inter-House Diamond Throwing (open): 1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry Time, 52 sec (record)

Event 18—Middle Exchange and Pass Ball: 1, Fitchett; 2, Cato; 3, Krome Time, 35.1 sec (record)

Event 19—Senior Overhead and Zigzag Bounc ing: 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Cato Time, 107.5 sec (record)

Event 20—Little Visitors' Race: 1, Megan Jackson; 2, Juin Shillito

Event 21—Middle Tunnel and Captain Ball: 1, Cato; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry Time, 2 min 45 sec

Event 22—Senior Spoke Wheel Shooting Relay: 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Cato. Time, 4 min. 14 sec

Event 23—Middle Obstacle Relay: 1, Krome; 2, Berry; 3, Cato Time, 1 min 35 sec

Event 24—Senior Obstacle Relay: 1, Cato; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry Time, 40 sec (record)

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

Inter-School Events

Event 26—Senior Inter-School Flag Relay, 75 yds.: 1, Korowa; 2, Tintern; 3, M.L.C (Elstern wick) Time, 76.5 sec

Event 27—Junior Inter-School Flag Relay, 75 yds.: 1, M.C.E.G.G.S.; 2, M.L.C (Hawthorn); 3, Korowa. Time, 78.8 sec.

LESLEY ANDREW

Dux of M.L.C., 1953.

Event 28—Inter-School Diamond Throwing—1, M.L.C. (Hawthorn); 2, Ruyton; 3, Korowa. Time, 50 sec

Event 29—Inter-School Crossball: 1, M.L.C (Elsternwick) ; 2, Ruyton; 3, Korowa Time, 96 sec

Event 30—House v School: Wo n by House Time, 77.3 sec

Jroph y List

Junior Inter-School Flag Relay: Wo n by M.C.E.G.G.S.

Senior Inter-School Flsg Relay: Wo n by Korowa.

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

Inter-School Cross Ball: Wo n by M.L.C (Elstern wick)

Inter-House Results

Intermediate Flag Race: Wo n by Fitchett

Intermediate Points Cup: Wo p by Fitchett.

Senior Flag Race: Wo n by Fitchett

Senior Points Cup: Wo n by Fitchett

The House Proficiency Cup: Wo n by Cato.

The Bettye Hammon Cup for Aggregate Points: Wo n by Fitchett

House versus School: Wo n by House

Total Aggregate Points

1st place: Fitchett, 129i

2nd place: Krome, 100i

3rd place: Cato, 78 (1-th place, Berry, 63

—J Beilby, P Dixson

House

Berry House

Purple colours, can't you see, On the road to victory?

Are we the best house? Best by far!

Berry! Berry! yah! yah! yah!

At our first assemblies it was very encouraging to see so many eager girls, ready to make this another memorable year for Berry W e particu larly welcome new girls to Berry House W e know you will be proud to wear our purple colours

As far as sporting functions this term are concerned, we did very well in the swimming sports, coming second to Fitchett W e congratu late the Fitchett girls on their success, after such an exciting finish.

Berry did not do quite so well in the.baseball as the other houses, whom we congratulate W e thank our teams for putting up such a fine effort The results do not really indicate their keenness.

After many days of practising, the Lower Middle School girls had a very exciting and enjoyable sports day Our girls all gave a great perform ance, to gain third place W e thank Annette Collins and Lesley Johnson for their help W e commend their enthusiasm and house spirit. W e seniors can really learn a lot from all these younger girls Well done, Fitchett!

W e had a wonderful day for the Senior Athletic Sports, for the weather was very kind to us W e are proud of our girls for their keenness, and thank our Sports Captain, Yvonne Deeble, and our Middle School leaders, Joan Horsfall and Judy Weetman, for their great help. All together, we had a most enjoyable day Congratulations, Fitchett!

For some days before 19th March you may have seen Joan Cother, Janice Horley and Natalie Sharpe busy examining reference books, and look ing very concerned and thoughtful They made a splendid effort, as a result of their studies, in the debate against Fitchett: "That private schools have no place in a democracy." W e congratulate the Fitchett team, who defeated us by only four points. But we are particularly proud of our team's struggle

W e are proud of our very young House mem bers for winning the Junior School Sports W e look forward to having some fine athletes in the years to come

W e thank Miss Cerutty and the other House mistresses for their great help and encourage ment, which they are so ready to give. Berry has a very fine reputation, although we may not have excelled so far this year So good luck, everyone!

W e are Berry, yes, very much Berry!

—An n Ensten.

NotesCato House

Cato, Cato, ever to the fore, The true house, the blue house, best for evermore. We'll cheer all our competitors

By shouting till we're hoarse; Yo u ask who wins the race at last?

Why, Cato, of course! For we're Cato, Cato, ever to the fore, The true house, the blue house, best for evermore.

A Cato Girl.

February the ninth, as you know, began our first term this year, and from this date Cato's hopes for success have been rising Under the excellent leadership of Miss Horsman and the other Cato mistresses, we feel sure that, although Cato may not be successful in all spheres, we will at least work together in order to keep the Cato flag flying high

Although we did not win the swimming sports this year, our thanks go to the swimmers, who fought hard to gain our third place. Our con gratulations to Fitchett and Berry, who proved the better teams

Before the sports we received a telegram wishing Cato good luck from Janet Miller, our Sports Captain" of last year W e thank her very much for remembering us W e have not done much life-saving practice this term, as third term has been reserved for this Our thanks go to the few girls who were able to do their resuscitation examination, and also we congratulate Margaret Cooke on her election as Cato live-saving repre sentative this year, and we trust that in third term Cato's life-savers will be numberless

Throughout the term various baseball matches have been played against the other houses, and from these Cato emerged equal first. At this point we would like to congratulate our Middle baseball team, who came through the series of matches unbeaten Well done!

W e should like to congratulate Gwenneth Long (our Middle House Captain) and Rae Kilmier (our Middle Sports Captain) on their election, and we hope that they will continue their good work throughout the year

In our Lower Middle Section, we came second in the Athletic Sports, and we should like to thank Miss Miller for her support and ideas dur ing our preparation for this occasion Our Lower Middle House Captain this year is Adrienne Holzer, and our Sports Captain is Carolyn Whiting, and we hope that they will continue to lead the Lower Middles to further successes.

At our first Assembly this year it was suggested that Cato should try as a House to raise funds for the Assembly Hall Appeal. It was decided that each form should try to raise ten shillings, and we hope this aim will be achieved Four thrifty forms, L.IV.a, L.IV.d, L.V.a, and L.V.e, have already handed their money in

Although we came only third in the Athletic Sports this term, we won the Proficiency Cup Our thanks go to Anne Collett (Senior Sports Captain) for her help here and throughout the whole term

Next term we will work even harder, with the conviction, "Cato is best—by far!"

—Bernice Heffernan

Fitchett House

Fitchett girls came back to school looking for ward to a year of happy co-operation, and so far their hopes are being realised W e extend a warm welcome to the new house mistresses—Mrs Vroland, Mrs Gunn and Miss Wilkinson, and also to all new girls

Our thanks go especially to our Sports Cap tain, Doreen Kanter, who led us to victory in the Swimming Sports, the Senior and Middle Athletic, and the Lower Middle Athletic Sports, assisted by our Middle Captains, Dorothea Cook and Robin Williams, and our Lower Middle Captains, Judith Knell and Keren Corless W e came equal first in the baseball matches, and ran second in the Junior School Sports Congratulations, Fitchett, and keep it up!

W e must acknowledge the wonderful debating powers of our team and congratulate Gillian, Janice and Josephine for their thrilling debate against Berry, when they successfully convinced us that private schools do have a place in a

democracy, but Berry were very close, with a margin of only four points

Miss Betts conducted our first House Assembly which was held on the quad, on 30th March W e thank Miss Betts, Mrs Kelly and Miss E J Mitchell and the other House Mistresses for their help and interest in all the activities we have so far undertaken This, of course, includes our party held on Friday, 12th March, which, with the help of the Fitchett Prefects and Associate Prefects, was a great success—one which we hope will be repeated later this year

W e were sorry to lose Miss Wilson from our House this year She was an untiring guide and leader not only in the Middle School, but in all sections of our House, and we miss her very much.

W e were also sorry to learn that Miss Lillian McKay became ill half way through first term, and, after an operation, was ordered to rest until we resumed school in June W e shall all be very happy to see her back again

W e would like to thank all girls who have "pulled their weight" and helped the House in any way, especially those who responded so well to the appeal for clothes for the flood victims in New South Wales

May the good work be continued throughout the year, and may all Fitchett girls ever keep worthy of the "best school of all."

-—Judith Wilkinson

Photo., C Stuart Tompkins

HOUS E CAPTAIN S AN D HOUS E SPORTS CAPTAINS, 1954

Sports Captains: Doreen Kanter (Fitchett), Cherril Greenwood (Krome), Yvonne Deeble (Berry), Anne Collett (Cato).

House Captains: Judith Wilkinson (Fitchett), Alison Steele (Krome), Ann Ensten (Berry), Bernice Heffernan (Cato)

Krome House

Krome was pleased to welcome many new and talented girls to the House at the beginning of this year They have very quickly joined with the old girls in a determined effort to give Krome the lead.

W e were lagging a little in the Senior Swim ming Sports, but it was very encouraging to see the ease with which Krome played their way to victory in the Senior Baseball Our Middle team was not quite so successful, but they enjoyed their matches

This year did not show us at our best in the Lower Middle School Athletics Sports, but we were pleased to see how enthusiastically the Krome juniors played their parts in the Junior School Sports

W e are very grateful to Miss Kellaway and the other House Mistresses, to Cherril Greenwood, and all the members of the House Committee, for all the time and energy they have given to training teams The result of their work was very obvious in the good team work at the Senior Athletic Sports W e hope the girls of Krome will put their best feet forward!

—Alison Steele.

Public Examination Results, 1953

Matriculation—

Matriculated (excluding Repeated) - 68 Honours (11 firsts, 62 seconds) 73

Passes 254

University Exhibition (Special) 1 University Free Place 1

Commonwealth Scholarships 29 Secondary Studentships (Education De partment) ^

Leaving Certificate—

Passes 122 Partial Passes (two or more subjects) 28

Intermediate Certificate— Passes 190 Partial Passes (four or more subjects) 28

Scholarships and Exhibitions. Special Exhibition— Pamela Webster (Clarinet). University Free Place— Louise Gault

Commonwealth Scholarships— Gillian Anderson, Lesley Andrew, An n Carew, Margaret Coombe, Joan Corbett, Evi Dickins, An n Ensten, Janet Gawith, Lynette Hall, Bernice Hargrave, Joan Harris, Jennifer Hoggart, Florence Jones, Elena Kornan, Bar bara Landells, Denise Lear, Helen Lester, Frances McCarthy, Joan Margolis, Ruth Nicholls, Katharine O'Neill, Rena Opat, Lynette Paddock, Barbara Paton, Katharine Simon, Rosslyn Sorensen, Pamela Webster, Beverley Wood , Jacqueline Wood .

Secondary Studentships— Cossor Davis, Lynette Hall, Frances McCarthy, Barbara Paton, Valmai Wilson.

Matriculation Examination Honours

Biology—

First Class: Jennifer Hansford, Ena Smith

Second Class: Patricia Donnelly, Jennifer Hog gart, Lynette Paddock, Judith Palmer, Jac queline Wood

British History—

Second Class: Joan Harris, Bernice Heffernan, Florence Jones, Helen Lester

Chemistry—

Second Class: Lesley Andrew

English Literature—

First Class: Gillian Anderson, Margaret Ander son

Second Class: Joan Corbett, Louise Gault, Lyn ette Hall, Jennifer Hansford, Helen Hughes, Margaret Inglis, Frances McCarthy, Katharine Simon, Barbara Wenborn, Margaret White

French—

First Class: Joan Margolis, Jean Webster

Second Class: Evi Dickins, Patricia Donnelly, Janet Gawith, Jennifer Hansford, Elena Kornan

Geography—

Second Class: Lynette Hall, Joan Harris, Helen Lester. Social Studies: Evi Dickins.

LOUISE GAULT , University Free Place.

German—

First Class: Evi Dickins, Joan Margolis

Second Class: Ann Carew, Jennifer Hoggart, Rena Opat

Greek and Roman History—

Second Class: Gillian Anderson, Ena Smith Latin—

Second Class: Jennifer Deacon, Ann Ensten, Valmai Wilson

Calculus and Applied Mathematics—•

Second Class: Lesley Andrew, Katharine O'Neill Pure Mathematics—

Second Class: Lesley Andrew, Ruth Nicholls, Katharine O'Neill General Mathematics—

Second Class: Alison Benjamin, Bernice Har grave

Modern History—

Second Class: Margaret Anderson, Alison Ben jamin, Ann Carew, Yvonne Davis, Louise Gault

Economics—

Second Class: Alison Benjamin, Ann Carew, Evi Dickins, Joan Margolis, Lois Taylor, Jacqueline Wood Physics—

First Class: Lesley Andrew

Second Class: Mary Chan, Barbara Landells

Music (Practical) —

First Class: Frances McCarthy, Pamela Webster

Second Class: Bernice Hargrave, Katharine O'Neill, Rena Opat, Janet Widdicombe

Music (Theoretical) —

Second Class: Pamela Webster

Junior Government Scholarships

The following ten girls were awarded Junior Government Scholarships in the examinations held in December, 1953:—Glenys Bull, Joy Burkitt, Joan Diprose, Mary Gay, Valerie Holm, Ainslie Lamb, Jill McKenzie, Stephanie Tasker, Rosalind Terry, Helen Tregear

Bursaries (Education Department).

Matriculation Bursaries were awarded to Mar garet Adamson, Josephine Brownrigg, Joan Cother, Hilary Dunn, Patricia Gellie, Margaret Hirons, Loloma Linggood, Florence Newbound, Jennith Smith, Alison Steele

Leaving Bursaries were awarded to Elsa Hep burn, Elaine Jeffery, Margaret Smith, Lynette Tocknell, June Trembath, Aileen Weeks, Ruth Williams, Lorraine Stephenson, Lynette Duncan

PAMEL A WEBSTER, Matriculation, Special Exhibition (Music)

EXAMINATION

Anderson, Gillian Anderson, Margaret Andrew, Lesley Benjamin, Alison Bennett, Margaret Bissett, Julia Bossence, Anne Brown, Beverley Burke, Laelia Burns, Yvonne Bursill, Nola Carew, Ann Cartwright, Sonia Chan, Mary Choudhari, Joyce Colbert, Margaret Coombe, Margaret Corbett, Joan Crook, Judith Davis, Cossor Davis, Yvonne Deacon, Jennifer Derrick, Elizabeth Dickins, Evi Dixon, Gillian Donnelly, Patricia Ducat, Ann Easterbrook, Pamela Endacott, Joy Ensten, Ann Fowler, Margaret Gault, Louise Gavith, Janet Gourlay, Janette Gribble, Dorothy Hall, Lynette Hansford, Jennifer Hargrave, Bernice Harris, Joan Heffernan, Bernice Hepburn, Eulalie Hill, Lorna Hoggart, Jennifer Hughes, Helen Hulme, Kathleen Ing, Iris Inglis, Margaret J agger, Gabrielle Jones, Florence Klein, Valerie Kornan, Elena Landells, Barbara Lear, Denise Lester, Helen McCarthy, Frances McComb, Helen Margolis, Joan

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Blyth, Valerie P Boyle, Mabel P Broadbent, June P Brooks, Shirley p Brownrigg, Josephine P Burdett, Judith P Campbell, Robin . . P Cartwright, Soma p Clemence, Shirley P Collett, Anne - P

Connor, Margaret P Cook, Gillian P Cooke, Margaret . . P Cornish, Joan P Cother, Joan P Courtney, Noelle P Dabb, Robin P Davies, June P Day, Roslyn P Deeble, Yvonne . . P Demetrie, Elpenike P Dodgshun, Helen P Ducat, Helen . . . . P Dugdale, Jennifer P Duncan, Elizabeth P Dunn, Hilary P Edwards, Lynette p Elbaum, Rene P Ferguson, Janice P Field, Felicity . . . . p Forbes, Kay • P Foulis, Janette P Fowler, Margaret . . p Garrett, Wilma P Gellie, Patricia P Giles, Jenifer P Gill, Diana P

Gourlay, Janette p Gray, Patricia P Greenwood, Cherril P Harris, Margaret P

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Old Collegians' Examination Results, 1953

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

Margaret Adeney (Arts) : Passed Brit Hist., French II, Eng II, Philos I

Dorothy Alexander (Arts) : Passed Brit Hist., Philos I, Honours Eng Lang 8C Litt I, French I

Iris Arnold (Arts) : Passed Eng II, Music "C," Geog

Barbara Atkins (Arts) : Passed Eng II, Pol Philos., Honours Mod Hist

Marjorie Atkinson (Music) : Passed Chief and Second Prac Stud II, Sight Read Ill , Honours Form and Analysis II, Orchestration I, Hist. Lit and Aesth II, Harmony IV, Counterpoint and Fugue

Nancy Batt (Arts) : Passed Hist, of Philos

Louise Baxter (Arts) : Passed Mod Hist., Honours School of Eng. Part I.

Margaret Bell (Science) : Passed Botany I

Laurel Bladon (Science) : Passed App Maths I, Chemistry IA, Honours Physics I, Pure Maths I

Pamela Bowles (Science) : Passed Chemistry II

Joan Boyle (Music) :

Ailsa Brownlee (Arts) : Passed French III, Social Hist., Philos I, Honours Psychol I

Dorothy Cannington (Commerce) : Passed Econ Hist I, Economics B, Stat Method, Honours Accountancy I.A.

Bernice Carter (Arts) : Passed French IA, English I, Brit Hist., Geology I

Marjory Coates (Law) : Passed Pub. Int. Law, Princ of Equity, Conveyancing, Evidence

An n Cockburn (Commerce) : Passed Public Finance. Graduated B.Com.

Dione Cohen (Architecture) : Passed Trade Instr IV, Theory of Arch IV, Hist, of Arch IV, Build Const IV, Prof Prac.B, Town Planning, Interior Arch., Honours Design IV, Hist of Arch IV

Unity Cole (Arts): Passed French III, Pol Science A , Pol Philos

Verna Cook (Commerce) : Passed Stat. Method. Public Finance, Econ Geog II

Barbara Crisp (Arts) : Passed French II, Econ Geog. I, Pure Maths IIA.

Jocelyne Cullen (Arts) : Passed Aust Hist Graduated B.A

Marjorie Davies (Science) : Passed App. Maths. I, Chem IA, Physics I, Pure Maths I

June Dawkins (Music) : Passed Mod Lang V , Sight Read IV, Elem Acoustics

Lorna Dick (Commerce) : Passed Economics B, Stat Method

Margaret Dickins' (Social Studies) : Passed Social Work I, Psychol I, Social Org A , Honours Social Biol

Lillian Duncan (Science): Passed App Maths I, Botany II

Shirley Elbaum (Arts): Passed French IA, Brit Hist., Psychol I

Lorraine Evans (Arts) : Passed Eng Ill, Honours School of Hist Part I (final exam.) Graduated B.A

Margaret Fryer (Arts) : Passed Latin I, Brit Hist

Deidre Fuller (Arts) : Passed French I, German I, English I, Honours Psychol I

Wendy Gardner (Arts): Passed Brit Hist., French II, Gen Maths

Shirley Gawith (Arts) : Honours French and German Part I

Elaine Gibbs (Arts) : Passed Latin II, French II, Brit Hist., Honours Psychol I

Nancy Gray (Law) : Passed Intro, to Legal Meth., Criminal Law and Procedure

Pamela Greenall (Music) : Passed Form and Analysis I, Hist, and Aesth I, Harmony III, Counterpoint II, Sight Read I, Pianoforte I, Singing I

Rhoda Grice (Dip of Social Studies): Passed Social Hist

Mauren Grimshaw (Commerce) : Passed Econ Hist I, Economics B, Accountancy IIB, Honours Stat Method

Rosemary Groves (Law) : Passed English II, Honours Gen Hist Ill , Pol Science B

Anne Grunden (Arts & Social Studies) : Passed Social Biol., Psychol I, Philos I

Jennifer Harding (Arts): Passed French I, English I, Brit Hist., Philos I

Beryl Hartman (Science) : Passed Biochem II, Microbiol Graduated B.Sc

Janette H'ssall (Arts) : Passed Inter Relations Graduated B.A

Rae Hawkins (Science) : Passed App . Maths. I, Chem IA, Physics I, Pure Maths I

Ervyn Hayes (Arts) : Passed Social Work I, Social Org A , Honours Social Biol., Psychol I Merele Hayes (Arts) : Passed Aust Hist., Honours Inter Relations

Dorothy Haynes (Music) : Passed Chief and Second Prac Stud IVB, Sight Read IV, Methods of Teaching II, Elementary Acoustics. Graduated Mus.Bac

Pamela Hendy (Arts): Passed English II, Social Hist., Psychol. I.

Valda Heraud (Science) : Passed Chem IA, Pure Maths I, Honours Physics I

Jill Hilton (Arts) : Passed Econ. Geog. I, Com. Law I, Econ Hist I, Honours Economics B

Marjorie Hodge (Arts): Passed Aust Hist., Pure Maths Ill , Theory of Stats I

Gwen Hotton (Ag Science) : Passed Ag Engin., Ag Bacterid., Hort Sc and Prac., Vet Dietetics

Stephanie Howell (Commerce) : Passed Econ C, Econ Geog II, Indust Admin., Indus Rela tions. Graduated B.Com.

Gwenda Jacobs (Commerce) : Passed Econ Geog I, Economics A

Bronwyn James (Commerce) : Honours Econ C „ Econ Geog II, Accountcy IIA, Accountcy IIB, Com Law II Graduated B.Com

Margaret Lethlean (Medicine) : Honours Ana tomy, Physiol, and Biochem.

Susie Lipton (Arts) : Passed Pol Phil., German Spec. Co., Honours School of Hist. Part I.

Shirley Long (Arts) : Passed Eng. II, Aust. Hist., Pol Philos

Beverley Malcolm (Arts) : Passed Accountcy IA, Economics B.

Violet Maxwell (Medicine) : Passed Med. Sur gery, Obstet and Gynac Graduated M.B., B.S

Shirley Michael (Architecture) : Passed Design IV, Trade Instr IV, Prof Prac B., Honours Theory of Arch IV, Hist, of Arch IV, Town Planning, Interior Arch

Suzanne Peverill (Arts) : Passed Eng Lit II, Fine Arts C, Honours Eng Lang II

Margaret Pinkerton (Science) : Passed Chemis try II

Judith Hackwell: Has obtained degree in Social Studies at London University (Bedford College).

Nancy Hackwell: Reading Geography at St. Anne's College, Oxford

Roma Saunders (Music) : Passed Chief and Second Prac Stud IVB Graduated Mus.Bac

Elizabeth Scarlett (Music) : Passed Harmony III, Sight Read II, Chief and Second Prac Studs II, Honours Form and Analysis I, Hist Lit and Aesth I, Counterpoint II, Ear Training

Jennifer Sewsrd (Commerce) :

Beverley Sharman (Commerce) : Passed Econ Geog I, Honours Account I, Economics A

Helene Shaw (Law) : Passed Crim Law and Proc

Margaret Sheer (Science) : Passed Biochem II, Microbiol

Shir'ey Shulman (Arts): Passed Eng I, French IA, Philos. I, Psychol. 1.

Dorothy Steer (Arts): Honours French I, German I

Joy Storie (Arts) : Passed Eng II, Social Hist., Pol Philos

Patricia Tasker (Science) : Passed Physics I, Prin of Stats

Winifred Teo (Arts &C Soc Studies) : Passed Social Hist., Logic

Phyllis Todner (Music) : Passed Chief and Second Prac Studs IVA , Chief and Second Prac Studs IVB, Sight Rsad IV., Instr Ensemb II, Elem. Acoustics, Meth. of Teaching. Gradu ated Mus.Bac

Valda Vaughan (Music) : Passed Chief and Second Prac Studs IVA , Chief and Second Prac Studs IVB, Sight Read IV., Instr Ensemb

II, Elementary Acoustics, Meth of Teaching II, Honours Greek II Graduated Mus.Bac

Dawn Vickery (Music) : Passed Orchestration II, Hist. Lit. and Aesth. of Music III, Counter point, Canon and Fugue, Honours Harmony V Muriel Walklate (Arts) : Passed Brit. Hist., Philos I

Joan Walter (Law) : Passed Legal Hist., Tort., Princ of Prop, in Land, Const Law I

Beverley Webster (Arts) : Passed Eng. II, Mod. Hist

Tamara Weyman (Arts) : Honours Eng. Lit. II, Coll Behaviour

Patricia White (Arts) : Passed French IA, Eng I, Philos I, Geol I

Judith M Wilson (Science) : Passed App Maths I, Chem IA, Physics I

Monica Woo d (Arts) : Passed French Reading Co., Philos I, Honours Eng Lit II, Gen Hist I

Enid Yen (Arts) : Passed French IA Mary Zalcman (Medicine): Passed Anatomy Shahna Zettl (Arts) : Passed Eng II

The following girls have now begun University courses:—Lesley Andrew, Rosslyn Sorensen (Science), Joan Ashton, Gretta Bull, Joan Corbett, Denise Lear, Frances McCarthy, Rena Opat, Pam ela Webster (Music), Alison Benjamin, Yvonne Davis, Evi Dickins (Law), Julie Bissett, Pamela Easterbrook, Bernice Hargrave, Jeannette Hock ing, Patricia Stocker (Physiotherapy), An n Carew, Joyce Choudhari, Gillian Dixon, Iris Ing, Joan Margolis, Barbara Paton, Jean Webster, Beverley Woo d (Arts), Mary Chan, Pat Donnelly, Barbara Landells (Medicine), Louise Gault (Arts and Social Studies), Katharine O'Neill (Social Studies), Margaret Fowler, Margaret Tharle (Physical Education), Janet Gawith, Elisabeth Tweddell (Occupational Therapy), Betty Tsiang (Dental Science)

Old Collegians who have begun teaching or training for teaching include: Ruth Nicholls (Mer cer House), Felicity Field, Joan Harris, Lorna Hill, Marjorie Warren (Kindergarten Training College), Margaret Bennett, Cossor Davis, Joy Endacott, Janice Ferguson, Janette Foulis, Lynette Hall, Margaret Harris, Eulalie Hepburn, Judith Herman, Judith Kay, Elwyn Kerr, Charlotte McAlister, Shirley Merrylees, Jeanette Parry, Gael Sage, Barbara Sexton, Margaret Stewart, Lois Taylor, Rosemary Thomas, Barbara Wenborn, Doreen White, Barbara Wilkinson, Valmai Wilson, Noelle Woo d (Education Department)

Roqa) Visit

Mslbcurne's Preparations for the Royal Visit

The Queen is coming! That was the thought in the minds of thousands of Victorians, the thought that had thrown Melbourne into a fever of excitement and anticipation, and turned the grey streets of the city into a fairyland of gay bunting, flags and myriads of twinkling coloured lights

Ever since the arrival of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Sydney on the third of February, Malbourne had eagerly followed, through newspaper and wireless, their progress through New South Wales and Tasmania Now, at last, the Queen was on her way to Victoria, and Melbourne had resolved to give her the warmest welcome of all

Every day frenzied preparations were made, and new decorations, arches and stands erected Some city streets appeared like a mass of scaffolding, as workmen, high above the crowds, laboured to erect the decorations, flags and lights chosen to adorn the various buildings Huge coronets hung above the streets at intersections, and boomerangs, lions and in some parts magnificent arches bearing a welcome to our Queen and Duke adorned the streets As the city decorations neared comple tion, crowds thronged the streets to see them, and children pointed excitedly to the realistic country scene above Cole's, complete with blue hills, scrub, Australian animals, and stockman boiling his billy, or gaze up in awe at the great coat-of-arms bearing yet another welcome to our Royal visitors And in the shops flags, bunting and periscopes with which to see the Queen were sold in thousands.

As the great day drew nearer, rehearsals of the Queen's arrival were held At Essendon many enthusiastic citizens left their breakfast and, dressing-gowned, watched the cars pass slowly by, while police took duty along the route Further along, the police motor cyclists left the "Royal car," their place being taken by rows of troopers on magnificent, beautifully groomed police greys City crowds watched these operations from the footpaths in silence, without doubt thinking that, in a few days, the Queen herself would take the place of those officials, and that they would save their warmth of love and cheers for her

Behind the gaiety of our fairyland city there were others preparing, too, for this historic occa sion They were the people who were to meet the Queen. Those with invitations to banquets and balls were being fitted with new evening dress, so that they would look their best for their Sovereign Those whose privilege it was to address the Queen or speak at public functions were busily practising carefully prepared speeches, and children who were to present bouquets were being carefully trained in their curtseys. Day by day thousands of school children were practising their items for the grand gymnastic display, to be seen by the Queen and the Duke.

And now the last-minute preparations were almost completed, new routes decided, stands erected, flags flying, and people reedy and eager to meet the Queen There was no doubt of the heartfelt cheers that would ring through the air when they saw her at last, and the silent hope in every heart was that Melbourne would be able to show the Queen all the love and loyalty which she deserves, that she might enjoy and remember her visit to Melbourne, and we in Melbourne might say good-bye, knowing that we had success fully performed our privileged duty to a beloved Queen

God save the Queen!

—Margaret Scott, 15 yrs , Pass VI.c, Berry

February 24th

Joseph's coat draped over Melbourne Gaily coloured festival, A sign of great inheritance, God-given, mystical Luminescence of the searchlights, latticing the sky; The jewelled splendour of the buildings, Doub.ed in the pools of rainbowed fountains, Lights shivering in the wrinkled river— Snaking reflections of the crowded banks; Phantom boats mere blotches in the sequinned twilight

A white tower High above the shaded trees, Surmounted by a banner rich in pageantry; And above all, The quiet shrine, ghosted in the night —Beryl Wild, 16 yrs., Hon. Vl.b, Cato.

The Training of the Mounted Escort

The members of the Victorian Mounted Police Force will be remembered for their patient and kindly supervision of crowds during the Royal tour They had friendly words for people lining the streets, and one would often stop to let some small child pat the lovely animal he rode This is typical of the mounted police, who worked such long and exhausting hours while the Queen was in Victoria

Preparations for the tour began six months before the Queen's arrival First of all, more hcrses had to be procured They were brought in from centres all over the State, many being lent by private owners, who were proud to see their animals on duty for the Queen.

Extra stalls were erected for the increased number of horses, which were mostly bays and greys About three times the usual complement of horses was accommodated in the lr.rge, roomy stables just behind the police building in St Kilda Road

As well as a great many more horses, more riders were trained Many men who rode with the police during the tour had been out of the saddle for some years. The senior member of the division

returned after a long illness especially to train the men for their job

The training was long and arduous The horses were taught police methods and manners, and became accustomed to blaring music and fluttering flags. This preliminary training was carried out in the training school adjoining the stables At other times the horses were ridden through the busy streets of the city and suburbs, and their training was furthered by exercises at Albert Park Not only the mounts themselves,

but the saddlery and the riders' uniforms were made fit for a Queen

On the day of the Queen's arrival every mem ber of the mounted division took part either in the actual escort or in controlling the crowds. In all parts of Victoria where mounted escorts were used one of the senior members of the corps, bearing a sword, rode immediately behind the Queen Every mounted policeman took part in at least one escort, either in the city or in country districts

ROYA L TOU R MEMORIES FOR TW O OF OU R STAFF "Only 24 hours to wait!"

—Marigold McLean, Honour Vl.b, Cato

Three prizes were offered by a grazier for the three men who did most credit to the force through out the tour of Victoria

Though many may not have heard, the Queen, while resting at Warburton, rode one of the horses lent to the force, a horse named Pardoned I was pleased when I learnt that the horse is owned by a woman. I am sure the members of the force felt rewarded for their work when the Queen so graciously chose to ride one of the horses trained by the force and used by the men during the tour the Queen made of Victoria

—Margaret Anderson, 17 yrs., H VI.a, Fitchett

Welcome

Mary woke up early on the twenty-fourth Feb., The birds began their singing, the night was at its ebb

Down went the covers, on went her clothes, For Mary was off to—well, everyone knows

Nine o'clock found Mary sitting in the street, Just behind the barrier, from where the queen she'd greet Apples and lemonade she'd brought to quench her thirst, Sandwiches and "thirst-disks," now what would she eat first?

Twelve, and we find Mary feeling rather tired, The people who'd been there since dawn she heartily admired Then out went the troopers, out went the cars, The people were beginning to practise their "hurrahs"!

Three, and we see Mary standing on her toes, Not behind the barriers, but behind the rows— O f army men, and sailors standing there at ease, They blocked the view, I'm sad to say, the crowds they did not please

Fifteen minutes later the crowd—one face alight With joy and excitement—the Queen was now in sight, Her gracious face, her charming smile, made all who saw her cry— Their welcome to our gracious Queen as she was passing by —Judy Hooper, 13 yrs., IV.a, Fitchett.

Fireworks

The night that Queen Elizabeth arrived in Melbourne there was a display of fireworks on the banks of the Yarra River

The banks were crowded with excited people watching the decorated yachts and motor boats gliding up and down the river. The fireworks began about eight-thirty It was an amazing sight, as rocket after rocket shot up into the darkness and burst into a shower of glittering stars lighting up the sky with assorted colours and different patterns As one rocket whistled up, others would shoot up with it, crossing each other's paths and changing from a golden streak into a cascade of sparkling colours Blue, green, red, silver and gold, they were The ones I liked

especially were those which shot to a great height and then burst into a shower of gold, like gold tinsel falling from the heavens As one faded away another would break, and a continual down pour of twinkling colours lasted for half an hour

Then, as the last remaining few rockets soared into the sky, the crowd started to pack up their things and move away —Lynette Grocke, 13 yrs., IV.a, Fitchett

The Night Before "Th e Day "

Have you ever slept on a plantation in the middle of a main road? Perhaps by "slept" I should say I mean "lain down," for restful sleep would be impossible If you have, I heartily sympathise with you.

The night before the Queen arrived in Mel bourne I camped with four friends under a small hessian humpy on a plantation in Essendon With ground sheets, rugs and cushions, and, of course, plenty to eat and drink, we took up our positions before eight

A FOUNTAI N NEAR TH E EXHIBITIO N BUILDING .

—Yvonne Burns, Hon. VI.c.

For a while all went well Cheerily we answered the cars, many of which were gaily decorated, when they hailed us. This was going to be fun. Many people we knew passed, and some stopped to talk with us Then at eleven, after a bite of supper, we settled down, quite prepared to sleep.

The rain, which had been threatening, now came down in earnest Fortunately, we were sheltered and remained dry Cars still zoomed past, their tyres hissing over the road. I was almost asleep when a heavy lorry lumbered by, successfully awakening me

My friends and I were awakened out of our fitful sleep by cries of:

"Wakey! Wakey! It's six o'clock."

Gladly I sat up Then I looked at my watch It was only two o clock The "wakers" were people returning from an all-night dance

W e were all wide awake and very stiff T o stretch our legs we walked up the road to the tram s:op, where I saw an "all-night tram" for the first time, and then back for some more "sleep."

"Wakey! Wakey!" seemed to be forced on us much too frequently Evidently those who were awake could not let sleeping "dogs" lie

Then, before four, a paper boy pedalling down the road, saw our humpy, and called very loudly, "Sun, Age or 'Ragus' "—thus waking us again He was despatched with extremely firm orders not to return before an hour passed Promptly at five he again woke us

Reluctantly we abandoned all hope of further sleep Traffic was again passing briskly So, rubbing our sore places, we arranged ourselves to wait for our Queen —Dalys Hearn, 16 yrs., Hon. VI.b, Fitchett.

The Dedication of the Shrine Forecourt by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

"Let all men know that this is holy ground"— these are the imperishable words set in bronze at the base of the great cross which forms the new forecourt of the Shrine of Remembrance With its broad flight of steps and the wide-paved area in the shape of a great cross, the new fore court creates an impressive approach to the shrine from the city side.

T o the right stands the Cenotaph, rising as a focal point to the Forecourt. O n its granite walls will be carved the battle honours of the 1939-45 war The pylon itself will be surmounted by a large sculpture representing the supreme sacrifice. The idea of sacrifice is conveyed by the six figures, symbolic of the three fighting services, bearing a bier, draped with the Australian flag.

T o the left are three flagstaffs, 70 feet high, from which fly, on national occasions, the flags of the British Empire, the Commonwealth of Australia, and the State of Victoria On the historic day of Sunday, 28th February, however, the centre flagstaff proudly carried the Royal Standard, as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II dedicated the new Shrine Forecourt

Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at the southern steps at 12.00, and were wel

comed by His Excellency the Governor, General Sir Dahas Brooks; the Premier, the Honourable John Cain, and Lieutenant-General the Honour able Sir Edmund Herring. Her Majesty proceeded to the dais, after laying a wreath on the Stone of Remembrance; two verses of the "Ol d Hundredth" were sung by the choir, and all the people who covered the lawns of the Shrine The Governor recited special prayers, concluding with the Lord's Prayer The Premier then introduced Her Majesty, who solemnly dedicated the Memorial Forecourt In her speech Her Majesty said, "This great memorial and its forecourt will stand together as a permanent reminder of the service given by our men and women in two world wars." She then pressed a button, which lit the perpetual flame, which will burn for ever in the bronze brazier at the foot of the Cenotaph The commemorative tablet on the Cenotaph was unveiled by the chairman of Shrine trustees; the trumpeters sounded the "Last Post" and "Reveille," followed by the National Anthem After inspecting the Fore court, Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh left the Shrine after a very impressive service.

—Terrill Sloss, V.a, Krome

Royal Visit

The typical conversation of people who mingled in the crowds as they waited for the Queen during the recent Royal visit to Melbourne—"Isn't this a wonderful position? Now if the Queen comes just up there I'll get a lovely view of her." "Let's buy some peanuts." "Isn't that policeman handsome!" "Please don't stand on my toe." "Please do not stand on my toe." "Di d I tell you that Mrs Smith, my next-door neighbour, has had a bad attack of lumbago?" "Oh , aren't those flags lovely?" "Did you see the pretty decora tions in Collins Street?" "Woul d you move your head just a little to the right, please?" "Yes, Mrs Smith has had a great deal of trouble with her lumbago." "Here she comes." Hurrah! Hurrah! "Wasn't she beautiful?" "Di d you see the Duke?" "Oh , I am tired, but it was worth while, wasn't it?"

—Betty Derrick, Diploma A, Cato

Presentation to the Queen

On Monday, 1st March, I learned that I was to be presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second This wonderful event was to take place at Government House before the Queen left for the State Ball on Tuesday night. Yo u can imagine how thrilled and excited I felt

This came about through a promise made in London to my aunt, who is a director of a firm which serves the Queen

On Tuesday night, with excitement mounting, we arrived at Government House, and as we made our way to the State Entrance, I could see the Royal Standard fluttering high above

W e were shown into a room which was serving as the office of Lieutenant-Comtnander Michael Parker, Private Secretary to the Duke of Edin burgh, and told that Her Majesty was still at dinner Shortly afterwards we saw the Queen and the Duke, with Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks, pass by

A few minutes later again, the Queen's foot man led us through the main entrance hall to a lift, in which we were taken to the first floor. W e were introduced to Miss (Bobo) MacDonald, the Queen's personal maid, who has been with her since Her Majesty was six weeks old, and she reques ed that we should stand on one side of a three-sided balcony facing the Queen's apartments On the other side of this area, carpeted stairs led to the reception hall, where couples ready for the ball were talking and laughing together Among these were the Duke of Edinburgh, Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks, Lady Pamela Mount batten and Lady Alice Egerton, the two ladies-in waiting, and Lieutenant-Commander Michael Parker

The doors of the Queen's apartments were opened by her page—then there was a hush Without warning, this vision of majesty and youth came slowly towards us

The Queen looked beautiful Indeed, she looked like a fairy queen stepping from the pages of a story book. Her evening gown was of white tulle embossed with gold, and she wore the star and riband of the Order of the Garter Her magnificent tiara (which originally belonged to Queen Mary) and necklace were of emeralds and diamonds

She glanced at Miss MacDonald, who came forward and presented each member of the family That radiant smile which has become famous throughout Australia soon came into evidence and put us immediately at ease Her Majesty graciously spoke to each one of us, and I felt very proud as I took her extended hand and curtsied, realising that here was the Queen of England She spent a few minutes with us, during which she said how much she and the Duke were enjoying their stay in Melbourne.

Then, after the Queen had said good evening to us, she made her way to the staircase W e watched, fascinated, from the balcony, as she descended to the hall, and as she laughed and talked with the couples there Prince Philip joined her, and together they slowly made their way to the door, their laughter echoing up to the balcony

Surely a wonderful way to remember them

Afterwards we had supper with Miss MacDonald, and had the opportunity of meeting other mem bers of the Royal household.

The Queen is beautiful in every way, not only in appearance, her radiant smile, but in her regal bearing, her grace of movement, and in all that she stands for.

It seems hard to believe now that I was privi leged enough to meet the reigning monarch of the British Empire

—Eril McNaughton (Diploma, 1953), Fitchett

The School Strongpost

After many arrangements had been made and unmade, Dr Woo d at last secured a place for M.L.C., from which we would be able to see the Queen The Junior and Lower Middle School,

with M.L.C., Elsternwick, were to stand in front of the St Kilda Methodist Church, and the Senior and Middle School were to take up their positions outside the Blind Institute in St Kilda Road

The "advance guard" left school by several special trams at about 9.15 a.m., and arrived at St Kilda Road soon afterwards It was our duty to reserve for M.L.C a large portion of St Kilda Road On our arrival we immediately took up our positions on the plantations and prepared ourselves to wait.

W e amused ourselves by singing, eating, talk ing to the Wesley cadets, who formed a guard of honour along St. Kilda Road, and if possible listened to the band of the Blind Institute Every tram and car which passed was heartily cheered and waved at by scores of red, white and blue flags.

As the time went on and the rest of the school arrived, we became very excited, and gradually the distance between each side of the road decreased, as in our excitement we edged forward, soon to be pushed back by police, Dr Wood , and prefects, who did a very good job in upholding the traditions of good behaviour

At last it was passed along the line that "She's coming." Cameras were focused and there'"vas a tense silence, and then she passed, our Queen, to whom we as a school were able to express our loyalty and love

The Queen looked as lovely as usual, and I don't think we'll ever forget that day, the 2nd of March, 1954, when we saw, for ourselves, our Queen

God save the Queen! Long may she reign!

—Robin Campbell, Hon VI.c

The Queen

I saw the Queen!

I thought I wouldn't, But I pushed between, Though I knew I shouldn't The ground was hard, It didn't taste sweet, An d my neck I jarred

As I crawled over feet I decided to stand When I came to a clearing, The Queen must be close— On the wind came loud cheering "Yo u can stand on my box If you climb gently, deary," Said a kindly plump woman With her make-up all smeary So I stood on the edge

As the car came in sight— "There's the Queen—here she is, See her hand in the white?" I opened my mouth, 1 was meaning to cheer, But I know I just looked, For the Queen was so near! An d now she had passed, What excitement there'd been! I could go home at last, I'd again seen the Queen

•—Felicity Bartak, 15 yrs., Pass Vl. d

Royal Visit (with apologies to W H Davies)

Flags fly, Lights glitter, Bands play, Mayors jitter

Girls cheer, Boys shout, Father's there, Mother's out

Queen smiles, Hearts glow, Cars pass— Home we go —Wend y Renkin, 16 yrs., Hon VI.c, Fitchett

The Children's Display for the Queen

The most wonderful sight I have ever seen was the children's display at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 4th March, 1954

The first item was Flag Drill by boys about twelve years old. They were dressed all in white, and held two flags—the Union Jack in one hand and the Australian flag in the other As the boys did their drill, the flags made a lovely sight, all fluttering in the same direction at once

Next came the To y Shop. The children, aged about eight, enacted a fairy story In each group there were rabbits, soldiers, fairies, gollywogs and tops

After this came a Floral Dance and Physical Exercises for Senior Boys, and then Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived When they had taken their places in the royal box seventeen thousand children on the oval formed the word WELCOME It was a never-to be-forgotten sight to see these thousands of children move as one to the blast of a whistle. Then the Queen and the Duke drove around the oval in a jeep

Then they went to the royal box and watched the senior girls doing Rhythmic Exercises The girls were dressed in blue, and had red and white sashes which looked very spectacular when they were all opened out

The last item was a Maypole Dance given by girls about ten years old This was a wonderful sight, as the various streamers were flung out in "a lattice of pink and white."

The whole display was magnificent, and I could not help thinking how wonderful it was, especially as the children had been trained not as a whole, but in small groups at their different schools.

—Lynne Galbraith, 14 yrs., V.e, Fitchett

Urgent Despatch

Late in the afternoon the Queen was returning from Heidelberg Hospital to board the Royal train at Spencer Street railway station for one of her country tours I had hoped to listen to a broadcast description of her arrival at the station and the departure of the train, for I had seen Spencer Street station so gaily decorated with shrubs and flowers.

But all the radio stations were broadcasting normal programmes, so I turned the dial right round to the Police Broadcasting Station, and we heard the "one-sided" police messages such as: "Th e Royal progress is just passing Hoddle Street." Soon we heard: "The Royal progress has just passed Elizabeth Street and is approach ing Queen Street."

All seemed very normal, but suddenly there was tension in the announcer's voice

"Car forty-six and car sixty-one," he said, "you should be the two cars nearest to Govern ment House Both proceed with all speed to Government House The first to arrive will find a Commonwealth car at the gates The driver has an urgent despatch addressed to the Queen's private secretary The despatch must catch the Royal train I repeat that the despatch must catch the Royal train."

His voice went back to normal as he announced, "Th e Royal progress is passing King Street A n entrance to the station is being cleared for you, forty-six and sixty-one." With some excitement he then said, "Forty-six and sixty-one, have you got the despatch?" and, after a pause, "Well, there's very little time left, and if the other car has set out to try to catch the train, you must find it and lead it to the station; that despatch must catch the train."

In a moment we heard, "The Royal progress has drawn up at the Spencer Street station Forty-six, have you found that Commonwealth car? Find it quickly and get the despatch The Royal train has left Spencer Street station Car forty-six, contact the superintendent in the station yard as soon as you get the despatch Superinten dent, please detail two motor cyclists to escort forty-six on the road to catch up to the train Forty-six, the train will slow down at Seymour."

Then a car was sent to Prahran because of a burglary there, and another was sent to arrest a man at the North Richmond station But soon the announcer was speaking to car forty-six again "Forty-six," he called, "let us know as soon as you get that despatch. Oh, you have it! Have you found the two motor cyclists? Right, well, you are already travelling Train control says you will not be able to catch the train before it gets to Goorambat, the stopping place for the night That is 130 miles from Melbourne Will you come back to-night? Well, we hope you all enjoy your 260 mile ride!"

Next morning the newspapers announced alterations to the Queen's itinerary because of poliomyelitis cases at Maryborough and Castle maine

—Rosalind Johns, 15 yrs., Pass VI.c, Cato

The Queen's Visit to Redcliffs

The Queen's visit to Mr. Barclay's property at Redcliffs was the only informal visit of the tour

As she walked through the rows of heavily laden vines, she was very amused to see members of the entourage picking and eating the grapes as they walked along

The Queen and Duke were most interested in the "Sunraysia," where the fruit was laid out

on the drying greens She remarked how neat they were, as there did not seem to be a sultana out of place

The Queen had particularly wanted to see a soldier's settlement Later she was presented with about £650 worth of "Sunraysia" fruits for charities in England.

Adrienne Holzer, 11 yrs., L.IV.e, Cato.

Behind the Scenes

There are many events in the recent Royal tour that I will never forget, but while I was waiting along crowded barriers, I saw some of the most humorous sights that I ever expect to see Al though the hours of waiting were uncomfortable, the happy people around kept me smiling and laughing

After we had found our places, we would make ourselves as comfortable as possible on our boxes and folding chairs On looking around we could see every imaginable type of chair, stool or box, step-ladders, and even buckets used as stands. An d the flags! !

Newspaper men near by were having a won derful time, selling more papers than ever before. When the rain started they advertised their wares as cheap "umbrellas"; they would ask the customers whether they would like a large, medium or small umbrella, meaning an "Age, " "Argus" or "Sun."

The next incident which caused great mirth was the arrival of a flag seller, gaily bedecked with flags, held on his bald head by means of rubber suckers He enjoyed the fun as much as anyone else

As the hours passed, a burly man was seen approaching, shouldering boxes of drinks and other light refreshments. His goods were very welcome, as the crowd was beginning to feel hungry Each time he returned with a new load of drinks he said how c.ool and inviting they were —"th e best Victorian Passionas" or "The newly imported Lime Coolas." He added with a smile, "Wha t about wetting your insides as well as your outsides?" As the day became warmer, and people were feeling more tired, he returned more fre quently, and with a store of jokes kept the people amused One time, when he had nearly sold a box of drinks and was trying to sell the last few, he produced a small box from his pocket and said, "Ho w about a New Zealand aspro?"

Some people were patriotically dressed in red, white and blue, and we even saw an elderly man with a bow of red, white and blue crepe paper stuck to his bald head—the very latest!

People who were fortunate enough to have a garden hedge along the route of the Royal pro gress made the most use of their advantage. W e saw one family, including the baby in its cot, on top of a large hedge, quite comfortably arranged with thermos flask and a picnic lunch.

As the great moment of the Queen and Duke's arrival drew near, all sorts of chairs, from camp to kitchen type, were given a quick test to ensure the safety of the person (or persons) about to stand on them Amateur photographers prepared

their cameras and perched precariously on lad ders, or even up trees, if they were handy

And then there came the great moment every one had been waiting for, and the realisation that our Queen was in the midst of us.

—Helen Williams, 14 yrs., V.a, Fitchett

W e See Our Queen

A man on a ladder, A girl in a tree, A boy calling, "Ice creams! Come and buy them from me." A cry from the people, "She's coming, I'm sure"; A rush of excitement, W e see her once more; She's smiling and waving, There are cheers and "Hoorays" — There seldom will be A noise like to-day's She's gone on her way now, But we'll not forget, The sweet smile and gay wave, The loveliest yet

—Margaret Eason, 13 yrs., L.V.b, Fitchett

REFLECTIONS

—Elizabeth Thiele, 14 yrs., IV.e, Berry.

Travel Section

Coryule

On the coast of the Bellerine Peninsula, near Drysdale, there stands a haunted house, "Cor yule." "Coryule" was built by Miss Newcomb and Miss Drysdale, two great workers in the early Methodist Church around Geelong and Drysdale.

It is a large, substantially constructed mansion built in an Elizabethan style When the home stead was built in 1849 there were frequent attacks upon the whites by the aborigines, so the walls of "Coryule" were built from eighteen inches to two feet thick, with small apertures at intervals through which to fire rifles.

Sometimes "Coryule" lay vacant, and it was thought that the house was haunted. When tenants began to occupy the homestead once more, they reported hearing various sounds, the most ghostly of which was the musical sound of a harp being played

About 25 years ago a retired Presbyterian minis ter, the Rev Mr Ross, decided to lay the ghost This he did successfully His explanation for the thumpings was that these sounds were caused by 'possums, and that the sound of a harp was caused by the rattling of the tiny diamond-shaped panes in the leadlight windows, which tinkled when the wind blew, giving the sound of a delicate arpeggio being played.

—Ruth Arnold, 13 yrs., L.V.c, Fitchett

From Melbourne to Singapore

When December comes, hundreds of overseas students will rush to the Quantas office to book their passages to go home for Christmas Last year my case was an exception, because Dr Woo d gave me permission to go home as soon as the final school examinations were over, so that I might return in the middle of November

At Essendon airport, when all the travelling documents were checked by the officers and the luggage weighed, I sat on a large sofa to wait for the time of departure It was 10 a.m., and the sky was a dark blue. It was a great pleasure to fly in fine weather When all the passengers were asked to prepare for the final farewell, relatives embraced each other, friends shook hands and smiled, while others were busy talking I was fully occupied with a final check up of all the essential forms, because I used to be very careless about such things, and would leave my passport or my X-ray report behind

This was an interstate airliner from Melbourne to Sydney, the number of passengers being 24 The plane gradually rose into the air I felt myself elevated over the earthlings on this high way of the sky, which was superior to the concrete highways of the ground Here, where no red, green and yellow lights and no built-up areas except the castles of clouds hinder one's speed

After a flight of three and a half hours we arrived at Sydney, which is the terminal of over

seas airways. I was given a few hours in which to rest before beginning a long flight by the Quantas Constellation It was nine o'clock in the evening when a bus came to collect all the 45 passengers

This plane was in great contrast to the previous one Its interior was very spacious, and all the seats were cloaked with snow-white linen A red card indicated with black words, "N o smoking." A tremendously loud voice called out, "Ladies and gentlemen, we shall arrive at Darwin in the morning at 5 a.m." Some more black words appeared on another red card, "Fasten belts." The engine began to cough, and then began to make the most deafening noise that I have ever heard

It was pitch dark outside, so in our disappoint ment we turned to books and magazines The air hostess was very charming and helpful She made sure that everyone was feeling comfortable. I dropped off into a deep sleep and did not wake up until we landed at Darwin

The local time was 4 a.m when we arrived at Darwin. A bus came along and took us to a tropical hotel for refreshment I began to observe all my companions, of whom only two were bound for Singapore, the rest being travel lers to India and London In comparison to them, I was the baby of the party, for students do not travel at that season, so I was quite con spicuous in my school uniform.

The breakfast was delicious, and enabled us to endure the journey for another ten hours W e rose softly, and the engines were humming as they headed westward and eastward to outflank the mountains of the Java Islands and to reach Djakarta, its capital. The fields were ribboned with many crystal streams meandering to the coloured muddied sea Ample supplies of food, heavy rainfall and abundance of fish enable the expansion of a population which is unequalled in the world At last we arrived at Djakarta, and as soon as we stepped out of the gigantic plane we felt the humid heat engulf us. The Indo nesians gave us a form to fill in, declaring our Australian currency, while they examined our passports. At 1 p.m. we were to leave again.

Sky and sea were blended in a hazy horizon as we rose to 11,000 feet to keep cool while crossing the equator Every passenger was handed a scrolled card signed by the captain certifying that we had crossed the "line" and had entered the northern hemisphere

I was extremely excited when the plane began to descend on Singapore Here I could recognise many features on this island I knew so well Now the plane was running along the ground, and at last it came to a halt and we prepared to dis embark I was the first one to emerge, and although at a distance of 400 yards and without my glasses, I seemed to see all the familiar faces smiling and numerous hands waving to me

—A i Leng Quek, P.VI.a.

Bombay—India

W e anchored in Bombay on a very hot morn ing in May, 1952, and, when we had had our passports checked, went ashore. The heat was stifling, as it was the monsoon season W e were immediately greeted by natives who clamoured in loud voices to persuade us to enter their taxis. W e found a Mohammedan, who could speak English fairly well, to take us around and see the sights W e drove around the lovely Marine Drive by the harbour, which is the fashionable residen tial area for wealthy people After stopping at the Hanging Gardens, and passing a snake charmer who insisted that we should see his cobra fight a poor mongoose, we drove past the House of Silence, where the Parsees place their dead It is a squat, circular stone tower, perhaps twelve feet high and 25 feet in diameter, which resem bles a gasometer with some evil-looking vultures hovering above The bodies are placed on racks with buttermilk on their faces to attract the vultures If the latter eat the body quickly the people believe that the person has led a good life, but if they take a long time to eat it, the person has led an evil life

W e visited a Hindu temple where we had to remove our shoes before we entered There were a few Indian women inside praying to the mag nificently carved idols Everywhere we went there was the glitter of precious stones

When we left the temple, we drove around the bazaars They were very gay, with brightly coloured saris on display outside W e were now nearing some of the slums of Bombay, and we noticed how the crowds were growing thicker

and the people seemed more dirty in appearance There were people of all ages sitting on the foot paths eating dirty food. Little children were running about almost naked, while mothers were sitting outside huts, sifting flour. These huts consisted of what looked like a piece of sacking for the roof, and they were only a few feet high W e were becoming rather worried by this time, and did not know where we were But after a while we found ourselves once again back at the gay bazaars When we had passed some women washing their clothes by slapping them against stones and laying them to dry there, we eventually arrived at the ship

W e were taking 450 Indians back to London with us, mostly business men or people doing post-graduate work in England Before we sailed at midnight, we were given a concert by three little children on the wharf. The little girl sang and danced while the two boys ran about the wharf collecting money thrown by the onlooking passengers on the ship At midnight, and still very hot, we sailed after a very enjoyable day in Bombay

—Margaret Johnston, 14 yrs., L.V.c, Cato

The Suez Canal

The idea of the Suez Canal is not really modern, because the early Egyptians had thought of it It is believed by some people that they did make one, but if they did, it has long since been silted up Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French man, built the canal that is used now It was opened in 1869, and ever since dredgers have been working on it almost continually I found the

Photo., C. Stuart Tompkins.

HOUS E (BOARDERS') PREFECTS AN D ASSOCIAT E PREFECTS, 1954

Glenis Granger, Beverley Slade, Judith Vertigan, Margaret Adamson Ann Ensten, June Broadbent, Bernice Heffernan (Senior), Mabel Boyle

canal one of the most interesting stretches on the voyage from England to Australia

Port Said is the "gateway" to the canal It is the town where the natives sell their hand-made leather work and straw bags and baskets When ever a liner docks, natives immediately appear, anchoring their boats to the pontoon bridge which leads to the shore, to sell their goods.

Ships must travel through the canal in convoy This is because, with the exception of the Great Bitter Lake, no two ships can pass one another, as the canal is too narrow. T o avoid delay at Port Said and in the lakes, engineers are busily engaged in constructing tributary canals, at various points. The main one of these is the Canal Farouk It is half way between the Great Bitter Lake and Port Said, and when it is finished it will save endless delays Because we had to wait a very long time for another convoy coming in the opposite direction, we took nearly a day to go through, instead of ten hours

Ismailia, about half way through the canal, is the headquarters of the English army in Egypt W e very hopefully looked for our cousin, who was stationed there, but although many soldiers waved to us, we were too far away to distinguish any faces Further down the canal we saw a camel farm and training centre which was very similar to those used for horses It was near here that we passed one or two Arab villages, looking exactly as they must have done 2000 years ago Many Arabs were plodding along by the side of the canal, in the hot sun They were wearing the same style of dress as their ancestors have worn for centuries

When we arrived at Suez we dropped the mail bag overboard The canal had been gradually widening, so unless one saw this done it was difficult to tell when we had left the Suez Canal and entered the Red Sea Gradually the shores receded, and the sea widened up, until we knew that we had seen the last of the Suez Canal

—Gillian Hix, 11 yrs., IV.a, Berry.

The Ruined City.

W e rattled along at high speed on the slopes of Vesuvius for about thirteen miles before we came to Pompeii From the railway line we could see the Bay of Naples and the Isle of Capri Our ship that was to take us back to Australia looked lovely coming across the bright blue water. W e passed two famous towns, one famous for the manufacture of spaghetti, and the other for cameos. Our guide told us this, above the rattle of the train

Pompeii, a Roman town of 30,000 inhabitants, apart from slaves, was completely covered and destroyed by a volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D It was not discovered again until 1748 Much of it has been dug out now, but work is still continuing There are nine miles of streets through which you can walk

W e were soon amongst the ruins—the city of the early Romans was ours to explore All along the streets there were houses, shops, and in some of the wine merchant shops the stone vats, which were still in place, were only cracked, which amazed us. The roads were cobbled, and the ruts were worn where chariots had bumped along many

years ago, when the wealthier Romans had stayed in Pompeii The public water supply—(in those days water was not laid on to the houses)—which was in the form of a stone trough, had water running through it all the time This was where the Romans drank, and the stone where they had leant over was worn away—according to our guide

In the ruins of the temple of Apollo we saw the cell in which the slaves were kept before they were sacrificed In some of the villas fountains were playing, and the murals on the walls were very clear considering they were so old In one villa, which was in very good condition, a garden had been laid out The beautiful green trees, shrubs and flowers gave the home a very suburban look This villa had a roof on it, but most of the other shops and villas did not

Small green lizards played among the rocks, and we wondered if the same types of lizard were on that site when Vesuvius erupted Our guide did not know much about lizards, and when we asked him he seemed very surprised

The amphitheatre was about the size of a football ground, with rows of stone seats rising in tiers all around This was on the edge of the excavated area Near the entrance of the ruins there is a very modern museum It contains all the things which are being found now. It is now realised that this town is priceless as an everlasting monument, and an example of ancient Roman civilisation. One exhibit that I found interesting was the remains of a person apparently overcome by the sulphur fumes and then covered with ash

W e were told by the guide that if we picked some of the fern that was growing everywhere we would surely return W e hope that we will some day

—Judy Weetman, 13 yrs., L.V.c, Berry

The Empire State Building

One of the many places my family and I visited on our travels was New York W e stayed at a hotel near the Empire State Building, which towered above us for 1250 feet Its foundations are on rock deep down underneath New York. About 20,000 people earn their livelihood in this building

I was very excited when the day arrived for us to visit the Empire State, which is the tallest building in the world The first few floors con tain shops of all descriptions W e were anxious to reach the top, so we found the ticket office and bought our tickets, after being assured that the visibility was good Quite often we had stretched our necks in the street to see the top of this building, only to find it shrouded with clouds This is the reason for the bulletin board on the ground floor, which informs sightseers of the extent of the visibility in miles

W e climbed into an elevator which took us to the eightieth floor. Then we entered another which took us to the first parapet Here was a fascinating souvenir shop where we purchased a little penknife with the words "Empire State" engraved on it W e finally reached the top by a third elevator, and were surprised to discover that we had travelled at 1000 feet per minute and had already reached the 102nd story

What a lovely view lay before us. W e could see the Statue of Liberty, tall, white and glistening in the sun, also a ribbon of light reflected from the Hudson River, and on the other side of Manhattan the East River T o the west we could see the Orange Mountains, and to the north Central Park and some very tall buildings—the Rockefeller Centre and the Chrysler Building In spite of their great height, they seemed to be dwarfed from our observation post W e stared at the tiny people and cars that appeared to be moving very slowly away below us in the streets

After gazing at the view we returned to our hotel reluctantly and in silence, thinking of this marvellous structure, a monument to man's ingen uity and skill

—Gillian Lennox, IV.a, Cato ; s ^

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle occupies an impressive position on the top of a Kill overlooking the great park and the River Thames The castle has many towers, and surrounding it are steep, stone walls which look most forbidding

Approaching the main gate, we saw the sentries, complete with grey coats, black busbies and white gloves Once inside we crossed a courtyard to the famous and very beautiful St. George's Chapel, in which most of our recent monarchs have been buried There are lovely stained glass windows and intricate designs in the stonework which is very well preserved Through the choir screen we entered the choir stalls, which are used by the Knights of the Garter Each stall has enamel cast plates commemorating the various members of their family down through the years. Above each stall is beautifully carved woodwork, and at the top of this the helmets and crests of the Knights of the Garter may be seen.

Adjoining the chapel is the Prince Albert Memorial Chapel, erected by Queen Victoria The interior of this chapel is completely lined with various coloured marbles Over the actual tomb, which is very large, is a huge figure of an angel

From this chapel we walked up the hill towards the round tower and then to the State apartments, which consists of about twenty large rooms In the banquet hall is a highly polished table which seats about 120 people There was also a seam less, hand-made carpet which was 80 feet by 40 feet, and weighed two tons W e saw, too, old Coronation robes, many complete dinner sets, and dozens of clocks all ticking merrily, for there are over 300 clocks in the castle itself W e were greatly impressed by the collections of priceless paintings.

The Great Hall, which is a very large oak panelled room, is hung with armour and weapons During the reign of the late King, while the Royal family was in residence, a badminton court was marked out in the hall There the King played under the eyes of a large portrait of Queen Victoria

Windsor Castle, complete in all its splendour, is one of the most impressive sights in all England, and is, as you know, still a royal residence

—Joan Cornish, Hon Vl.b, Krome

ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS SENIOR

Th e Magnolia Blooms

To-day the sun shines not

The tall, grey columns lift to the gloomy vaults: The sand-papering time of seven centuries Has rubbed away the colours and left

The tall, shadowy symmetry of pillars

Lifting to the dimness of heaven.

The knight resting his feet on his patient hound Sleeps on, as he has slept these seven hundred years

Above the dust of mouldering bones

The leaden sky without, lights not The long stained windows

The stiff figures stand, dull, dead

The filtering dimness leaves untouched

The heavy-pressing stillness, coldness, death: A house of tombs, a shell, gaunt, grey, for bidding, With the cold holiness of age and grief and marble beauty—

And the awe of God presses down the faltering spirit

The tiptoed footsteps stretch along the whispering stone

And there at foot of the soaring Purbeck pillars Is life and the beauty of life and nature, Whiteness of purity and the touch of the coming dawn,

—Three magnolia blooms

Alone in the cold man-made beauty of stone. A drawn breath cuts the marbled stillness

The spirit wings aloft in wondering song of praise.

—Jennifer Deacon, H.VI.a, Fitchett

Morning

The morning sky, suffused with gold;

The slanting rays of the new-born sun; The mournful song of some high-flying bird, Winging its way through the sun-showered depths; . The world at peace with God and with man; The plaintive, broken cry of a lamb,

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Its fleece as pure as the fast-dawning day; The light that etches, starkly clear, The windswept trees against the sky; A perfect peace enfolds the earth— This is morning.

—Gillian Anderson, H.VI.a, Fitchett.

Va n Gog h

Coils of paint on the canvas, Tantalising in their indifference; The spreading of their oozy fascination —Sliming into sticky masses— Suffocates all desires: Only the flame-spirit of creation A scourging face-pain through tortured flesh, Lives to the consummation of its god-lust.

Goading the mind that writhes in agony, The paint-snakes squirm in devious pathways, Nestling into a cottage garden; A yellow chair; Twining their way into poplar trees —Leaves, green Pavlovas on the brown branches; Windswept fields buttered with flowers; Whirling clouds of sea-spray —Soluble feathers in the sunlight—; Gay fishing boats poised for swift passing Through the still blue waters; A cafe on a cobbled street; A star-bright evening sky; A wind-combed cypress, A blossom tree with long, pink-knobbly fingers.

The paint-snakes squirm from the artist's fireracked mind Finally the weary artist sleeps; His grimy paintbrush in his sweating hand.

—Beryl Wild, 16 yrs., Cato, Honour Vl.b

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Wind in the Trees

Leaves like small feet following, wind-weary Wind in the blossom trees through petals soft-textured, fragile, delicate, through boughs soft-clumsy, spindly, woven: the wind murmurs in undertones, lost in the trees, and suddenly whistling free again. In pines it moans a high distant note, in palms it whispers, caressing, rustling all the night: one tells trees by their voice. In the Gum trees along the river, roaring, rushing, shrill and deep and sweetly-discordant, twisted, menacing An d leaves like small feet following.

—P Cjray, Hon VI.c, Krome

Gethsemane

The roses still were clinging to the crumbling garden wall, H e lingered by the wooden gate, as night began to fall,

The grasses still were whispering, stirred by a gentle breeze, He heard the restless murmuring of wind among the trees, He listened to the last bird's call, flying home to rest,

He saw the glowing Easter sun, sinking in the West, He passed into the shadows as the moon began to rise

An d I saw the conflict in His face, the sadness in His eyes.

—P Dixson, Pass Vl.b, Cato

A Visit to Westminster Abbey (Shortly after the Coronation)

For some weeks after 2nd June, Westminster Abbey remained in its Coronation setting, and was open to the public O n 25th June, after waiting for nearly an hour in the long queue, we entered the Abbey through the specially con structed annexe, which was composed almost wholly of glass On the front of this part of the building were engraved panels showing the Royal Coats of Arms, and below were the "Queen's beasts," modelled from those carved for Henry VII I at Hampton Court The doors of the annexe were covered in leather, and car ried the Royal Cipher Inside, on the left, were the Queen's retiring-rooms, and on the right was a table, on which stood replicas of the Crown Jewels (They did not seem very real to us, as we had seen the authentic jewels at the Tower of London during the previous week.)

As we entered the Abbey proper, we passed the racks which held standards carried in the procession The beautiful blue carpet along the aisle was woven thirty-three feet wide, and it widened slightly in the Nave, enabling the pro cession to by-pass the grave of the Unknown Warrior Along both sides were the seats of guests at the Coronation, and as we passed under

the gallery, we saw the openings through which the television operators and photographers worked

In the stalls on either side of the choir, were the places reserved for the Prime Ministers of the selt-governing Dominions, and other very important people At the end of the choir stalls were the steps leading to the specially erected platform where the actual Coronation ceremony took place, and here the colour of the carpet changed from blue to gold In the centre, raised on five steps, stood the throne T o the left, in the North Transept, were the rows of chairs occupied during the Coronation by the peeresses, and to the right, those for the peers. Each chair was upholstered in blue velvet, and carried the Queen's initials. In the galler'es above were the seats for the members of parliament. T o the north of the throne were the chairs for the bishops, and facing those, the "Chair of Estate," where the Queen sat during the earlier part of the service. The chairs used by the Duke of Edin burgh, the Duke of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent were more elaborate than the rest, and stood in front of those for the peers. The gallery on the south side was occupied by members of the Royal family.

Several weeks later we visited the Abbey again, but this time to admire the building after the decorations had been removed W e found it difficult to believe that such a transformation was possible

—Judy Rosenberg, 16 yrs., Pass Vl.b, Berry

Summer

Everywhere the land is sun-scorched; Tufts of grass are brown and shrivelled; Clouds of dust rise as the cattle Wend their way towards scant shelter Offered by the stunted wattles There the stockman, hot and sticky, Hits at flies, then mops his forehead. Tails are drooping, tongues are lolling, As the dogs pad up the hillside. Dry leaves, like old parchment, rustle, As the hot dry breath of Summer Spreads unhurried through the country. By the slowly moving river, 'Neath the waving weeping willows, Leafy streamers softly sighing, By some straying breezes lifted, Send a whisper through the silence. Ne'er a wrinkle nor a ripple Mars the surface of the water. Trees and sky are both reflected Perfectly in nature's mirror Birds are still There's not a twitter Or a flutter in the stillness

—Janice Maling, 16 yrs., P.Vl.b, Cato

The Gulls

Circling, gliding, wheeling, dipping, Hov'ring, soaring, white wings clipping; Squealing, darting, never parting, Flash two gulls, one with some prey

Wings are beating, over, under, Like a gentle peal of thunder; Screeching, calling, quickly stalling, Plumage damp with salty spray.

Over dune and rocky headland, Skimming pools and golden beach sand, Rising, diving, ever striving, Over sunlit dappled bay

Over masts of rocking fish smacks, By the piles of salty net racks, Lightly looping, swiftly swooping, Like two swords in earnest play

Over pier, past bobbing mooring, Near the harbour gently soaring, Now ascending, upward wending, U p they go and far away.

—Barbara Taylor, Hon VI.c, Cato

Monsoon

The earth was an endless patchwork of scorched, red-brown hills and occasional green valleys, containing clumps of grass and spinifex, and a few stunted trees that had managed to survive the pitiless rays of the sun Here and there, lean cattle stood dispiritedly in the oppres sive heat, or searched for a non-existent water hole, while their owners hopefully scanned the cloudless sky

Then from the west there appeared a leaden grey streak to break the blue monotony It grew in size, gradually eating away the blue, until the whole sky was a mass of dark, moisture laden clouds A n ominous rumbling travelled over the waiting country, followed by a vivid orange streak that split open the sky Large drops of rain began to fall noisily in the dust and among the grasses, and on the bewildered cattle Swiftly the rain increased from a few hesitant drops to a continuous drumming torrent, changing the dust of the thirsty earth into red brown mud, and the country from an unpro ductive wilderness into a fertile pastureland

—An n Peasley, 17 yrs., Hon VI.c, Cato

The Storm

The mighty roaring thunder of the waves, Strong, twisting, swirling currents, dragging deep; Reverberating echoes in dark caves

The sea-floor, stirring in uneasy sleep: The unrelenting pounding on the rocks, Spray leaping high, hard striving to be free;

The crash of wave on cliff in sudden shocks, The seething, foaming mass of angry sea: Such things strike fear into the heart of man;

His mind recoils, his warm blood seems to freeze— His very soul is overcome with awe Wh o would have thought that ere this storm began

These waves were calm, scarce ruffled by a breeze, And gently rolled along a smiling shore?

—Beverley Clarke, Hon VI.c, 17 yrs., Berry

Lullaby

Fearful and black is the night all around us, The wind is a desolate cry in the trees; Down in the forests with passionate grieving Lost souls are seeking a way through the night Yet though there be shadows all evil and waver ing, Though grief walks the night in a grey veil of tears, Hushed be thy weeping For they shall not harm thee, The Christ Child shall guard thee— So, little one, sleep —Margaret Walters, Pass VI.c.

The Horseman

"I n a moment they will be there," I cried to my horse as we raced along; The pain in my side I could scarcely bear, And the throb in my head felt like the gong Which summons men from their well-earned rest T o fight for their country—to face the test

Through cloud-darkened lanes we sped like wind, My steed responding to frantic call As I cast my eyes before, behind, Expecting each moment an arrow to fall, For they would have left some men, I thought, T o guard the road while the others fought.

I tried to steady my whirling brain, Attempting to see what course to take; I strove to think, and to maintain My reeling seat—my strength will break! Then who shall tell— Already the army must be at The Well

Two miles to go My steed was blown, But he struggled gamely to keep the pace— His val'ant efforts shamed my own, And I turned a far more hopeful face T o the east, where the first rays of the sun Showed me my goal—together we'd won!

—Margaret Anderson, H.VI.a, Fitchett

Impressions of a First Night at the Theatre

The foyer lights the dull glow of brocades and velvets the stark black of a dinner jacket the icy white vastness of the polished marble floors

Inside . . . dimness .. . a dark pattern of moving heads and a rustling of programmes the pale gold of the spotlight suffuses the faded plush curtains with rosy glows and blushes . . .

Then . . . the curtain descends . . . and a dim feeling of well-being steals over the darkened theatre, as the audience relaxes

A burst of clapping the conductor enters .. . he bows . . . the gleam of his white shirt front against the jet-blackness of the orchestra pit his raised arm and the baton in sil houette . . .

Then slowly stirring its mute body the music starts weaving together the strands of its many-jewelled, many-starred notes of magic the clear, far-away carol of piping

flutes the blazing crescendo of the gipsy violin the sombre majesty of the bass Suddenly there is no-one else in the theatre except you, a tiny part of feeling in your seat as the whole theatre is enveloped in the clear pure healing flood of sound and the curtain slowly rises

—Ann e Kornan, H.VI.c, 16 yrs., Fitchett.

Gold

Golden blossoms, laden with scent, Trailing tendrils to mossy ground, Murmuring flies in the golden air, A lulling murmur of golden sound.

A misty curtain of golden light, Filt'ring down through dim green trees, The heady scent of golden December Wafted gently on Summer's breeze.

, Golden patterns on dim green moss, Lacy patterns on velvet green, The thick, sweet scent of golden flowers Hidden in shadows, lying unseen Youth's golden life in these golden days, Rises to God in golden praise

—Beth Fletcher, Hon VI.a, Cato

Transformation

A dog shivering on a hard stone doorstep, The cheerless grey of the dawn overhead; Two stark rows of dingy, lifeless buildings, Their bare toothless windows looking grimly over all

Then at a window an unexpected face appears, And sees the street suffused with glowing pink The sky in the east is bright, the face at the window transformed, T o see the beauty of God's promise, the wonder of a new day

—Pauline Morgan, 14 yrs., V.b, Cato

The Doves

The sound of the doves as they gently croon From the shadowed trees through the golden noon;

A dim slow whisper that lifts and falls In the trembling trees by the high grey walls—• Through the drowsy heat of a summer's day, Soft murmuring voices are coo-ing away

—Margaret Walters, Pass VI.c, Krome

WALKING CLUB HIKE TO THE DANDENONGS

—^Valerie Nicholls, 15 yrs., Diploma A Krome.

A Garden in the Sky

One of the most amazing sights which I saw in England was the garden—one hundred feet above the street—on the roof of Derry and Tom's, one of London's large department stores

The one and a quarter acre garden which took three years to build is the largest roof garden in the world It is divided into three sections— a Tudor garden which is full of the fragrant scent of roses; a paved Spanish garden, gay with tulips; and a large woodland garden which is the most beautiful

Through its daisy-starred lawns, bright flowers and a variety of shrubs and small trees, bubbles a brook which splashes over a waterfall and under two rustic bridges

In its clear water, which is pumped up four hundred feet from the store's own artesian well, goldfish dart to and fro, and immaculate, brightly coloured Mandarin ducks float lazily over its surface, or bask in the sun on the soft green lawn

The average depth of earth in the garden is two feet six inches Vantage points on the wall of the garden command wonderfully extensive views of London People in the streets below look like ants

Although the garden is so high, the drab London birds know it well, for pigeons strut and sparrows hop and squabble among the visitors

This garden does more than bring peaceful relief to tired and thirsty shoppers, who have a snack or light luncheon in the glass cafe with its lovely view of the flowers. Since it was built before the Second World War, the accumulation of the small charge, made for the privilege of rambling around the gardens, has amounted to well over £30,000, and has been given to charities —Joan Weetman, 15 yrs., V.b, Berry.

A Description of the Squire's Lady

(With apologies to Chaucer.—Canterbury Tales.)

The equal of her beauty ne'er was seene, Her hair was black as night, her eyes were greene, He rightly chose her as his queen, I gesse, When clothed in white she looked a goddesse Her favourite pastime was her horse to ryde, An d well she could—her gallant squire besyde. Whene'er she sang, the birds stopped still to listen,

And if sad tales she told, all eyes would glisten, And if she smiled, all people near felt merry; Her servants happy were, her dogges very So kind she was, so gentle all her lyfe, 'Twas sure, when knight, he'd claim her for his wyfe

—Judith Rosenberg, Pass Vl.b, Berry

A Riddle (1 )

My fame and my beauty are known far and wide, Though from you for the moment I may seem to hide Pleasures to others I often give, Because I am sweet and decorative; But although I am sweet I can be cruel, And once for my kin there was fought a duel. Of hundreds of others I am the queen, If you think very carefully you'll know what I mean.

—Charmian Leigh, P.VI.a, Cato

A Riddle (2 )

T o find the answer one must delve deep, For many wild creatures guard its keep, It's as soft as silk, its colour is cream, It's like a little lost moonbeam; But when it turns to darkest night, As though the moon put out its light, It becomes so rare that it's seldom seen, Except, perhaps, when it's worn by a Queen —Lisbeth Rankin, Diploma A , Cato

A Riddle (3 )

Porcupine of the sea, whose many prongs serve as a warning to the foolish, you grope your sightless way, like a blind man without a staff, feeling a way, which knows no sureness other than that which your spines can tell Like a school bully, you prey on those whose frailty supports no resistance Then, your brutality satisfied, you move with heavy slowness to the shifting, restless screen which is your home —Lynette Duncan, Pass VI.d, Fitchett

A Riddle (4 )

Wherever man may walk O n roads of dirt and sand, It follows him along his way, His own peculiar brand Uphill it goes and down it goes, Wherever it may roam, An d if the floors are not kept clean You'll see it in his home.

—Diana Robson, P.VI.c, Fitchett

Riddle-Me-Ree

My first is in dark but not in light, My second is in plea but not in plight; My third is button and also in hole, My fourth is in shod but not in sole; My fifth is in onion and also in marrow, My sixth is in magpie but not in sparrow; My seventh is in buy but not in sell, My eighth is in chime but not in bell; My ninth is quiver and also in quill, My tenth is in trouble but not in trill; My eleventh is in quiet and also in quell, My whole is the motto we all know so well

-—Phyllis Hodge, V.e, Fitchett

T o Our "Appeal" Organiser

(With Apologies to the Old Song.)

Twas on a Thursday morning, W e heard her organising, Our future expenditures for the forthcoming year

She was so quick and nimble-o, Asking us some questions-o, Dashing away with the pocket money! Dashing away with the pocket money! She'll build our Hall quite soon.

It is that lady we all know, Wh o has those bright suggestions-o; She is quite indispensable, 1 think you'll all agree, For if we did not have her aid, Our Hall's appeal would quickly fade So

Dashing away with the pocket money! Dashing away with the pocket money! She'll build our Hall quite soon —"Enthusiast," V.c, Fitchett.

The Doctor's Dilemma

(With due apologies to A A Milne.)

The Head asked The Pre, and The Pre asked The handy-man: "Could we have some polish, please, For Fitchett's wooden floor?"

The Pre asked The handy-man; The handy-man Said: "Certainly, I'll go and get My hat That I'll wear down to the store."

The handy-man He kow-towed An d went and saw The manager— "Could I have some polish, please, T o put upon the floor?"

The manager Retorted thence: "You' d better tell His reverence That many people nowadays Use kero more And more."

The handy-man Said: "Fancy!"

An d went to The Common-room He stuttered to the Prefect, Wh o hurried to the door— "Excuse me, Most heartily For taking of The liberty But kerosene is handy if Yo u paint it

On the Floor.1' The Pre said, "Oh! "

An d went to The Principal "Talking of the polish that Yo u wanted for your floor; Many people Think that Kerosene's Effective, 'Specially if you daub it very Thickly near The door."

The Head said, "Bother!"

An d then he said, "O h deary me!"

The Head cried, "Oh , deary me!" (I won't say any more) "Nobody, " He whimpered, "Could call me A fussy man; I only want A little bit O f polish for My floor!"

The Pre said: "There, there!"

An d went to The handy-man The handy-man Said: "There, there!" An d went to the 5tore The Manager said: "There, there! I know just what you Want now— The newest thing in polishes— Here's 'No-Rub' for your floor." The Pre took The "No-rub " An d brought it to His reverence; The Head said: "Polish, eh? " An d bounded out the door "Nobody, " he said, As they raced down The corridors, "Nobody, " he said, As he slid down The bannisters, "Nobody, My dear girl, Could call me A fussy man, BUT — " I do like a little bit1 of 'No-rub' on my floor!" -—Judith Wilkinson, Hon VI.a, 16 yrs , Fitchett

Editor's note.—This effusion was prompted by the unfounded assertion that the Methodist "Young " Ladies' College used "No-Rub" polish on its "acres of floors."

Caesar

(With apologies to Richard Barham.)

Caesar sat in the Senator's chair; Casca, Cinna and Brutus were there, (Many's the frown and many's the sigh, Will be seen and heard when the test draws nigh!)

In sooth a goodly company, (But what good will they be to me!!) And they stabbed Caesar mercilessly Alas, I ween, This horrible scene, Read of in Shakespeare or dreamt of in dreams, Will supply for my Lit paper various themes —" A Conspirator," V.b, Cato

Answers to the Riddles:

1 A rose 2. A pearl. 3 A sea-urchin 4 A footprint

MIDDLE

Answer to Riddle-Me-Ree: Deo Domuique

Senior Honourable Mentions

"Greece's National Day"—N.D "The Days"—B.C " A Riddle"—J.R " A Riddle"—J.C "The Snake and the Kookaburra"—Anon " A Riddle"—P.H "The Squyer's Lady"—J.S "For Publication"—L.L "Examination Paper"—P.D " A Matriculating Nightmare"—J.L "Inspiration"—J.B "Le Pecheur a la ligne"—H.P "T o Be"—M.P "Roses?"—J.S, " A Moderne Younge School Girle"—G.C "The Moon"—J.S "Anonymous"'—B.C "M y Heroic Ride from Fort Dexter to Washing ton"—J.H "Australia"—V.C

SECTION

The Flame

The stallion galloped as white as snow, With his rider leaning down on him low; And never a better pair was there Than galloped that day in Calcutta fair The rider wore a scarlet cloak, And into the night it streamed afloat. Like a scarlet ribbon, a scarlet flame, The two rushed down on Calcutta's plain —Faye Bottomley, 13 yrs., L.V.d, Berry

Tinkerbell

Deep in the forest in a dell, I saw an elf named Tinkerbell He whistled and sang Till the echoes rang, Through the forest of trees, And over the lees. He skipped and danced, An d jumped and pranced Till his feet were sore An d could bear no more. He shut the door of his little dell, And that's all I saw of Tinkerbell —Clare Johnson, 12 yrs., IV.d, Fitchett

The Months of the Year

January comes with warmth aglow, And sunlit hours, that swiftly go February brings still warmer days, The bush-fire's smoky, blue-grey haze.

March has warm, though milder days, The breeze springs up, and gently plays

April brings both sun and shower With changing leaf, and fading flower.

May goes by with fluttering leaf, The cold comes creeping like a thief

June brings winter, fires are lit, Around the cheery hearth we sit

July is fraught with many a storm, The winds some ghostly tricks perform August treads with lighter feet, An d hands outspread the Spring to greet September comes and brings soft Spring, T o wake each flower and living thing

October marches on its way, With little lambs and foals at play November's warm and sunny hours, Bring cherries and the Christmas flowers.

December flies on speedy wings, The children Christmas carols sing —Marleyne Higginson, 14 yrs., L.V.b, Fitchett.

A n Evening Ride

I love to ride at evening, Along a country lane, My mount enjoys it also, For he's pulling on the rein

W e trot and canter, gallop, An d then we rest a while, Enjoying the airy fragrance An d music, bushland style

The brook runs on beside us, The lazy trout lie low, The elfin ferns wave slowly As gentle breezes blow

My imagination wanders

T o fairies, elves, and gnomes, Wh o play on tiny pipes and bells An d live in toadstool homes

The pastel sky is tinted With gold of the setting sun; The birds are winging to their nests, The rabbits homeward run

My pony, he seems anxious, He gives a gentle neigh, Maybe he wants his stable An d his evening sheaf of hay.

With fleeting feet and neck outstretched, W e race along the track; 'Tis homeward now, but echoes call Come back, come back, come back —Judith Skinner, 13 yrs., L.V.c, Cato

A Visit to a Sweet Factory

During the September holidays, two girl friends and I went through a sweet factory When we arrived at the factory in Fitzroy, we were shown into the tea-rooms Here we were introduced to our guide She took us to the toffee part of the factory, where we saw Tip To p Toffee and Willow Mints being made The first part of the process for these toffees is to make a sort of doughy mixture which is gradually thinned out on a machine to the right size, cut, wrapped, and thrown into a basket

W e then visited the chocolate manufacturing part of the factory First we saw the cocoa bean as it comes to the factory, then when it has been crushed, and next the cocoa butter in the large vats The cocoa butter has a yellowish brown appearance and smells of rich chocolate W e passed the room where the scorched almonds are made, and saw the spraying machine and polishing machine which are used in this process

The next room we came to was the room for chocolates W e saw how the chocolate frogs are made; the moulds are on a belt and as the belt moves, the moulds move too They reach some taps above the belt and chocolate is squirted in Then they come to other taps where the fillings are squirted in, and also the top layer of choco late By this time the chocolate is nearly hard, and at this stage we were allowed to sample one. W e were shown the "Ol d Gold" chocolates, and we were also allowed to have one of these W e were taken back to the tea-rooms where we were given a quarter pound block of chocolate W e enjoyed our trip round the factory and we were sorry to leave it, although our bags were full of samples

—Wend y Loutit, 13 yrs., L.V.b, Ber-y.

Harbingers of Spring

O n the mountain slopes so green, A wondrous sight is to be seen, For there among the grassy hills, Behold, the yellow daffodils

In hundreds back and forth they sway, With slender leaves of green so gay; But what about the daisies bright, They grow in fields—yellow and white

The hyacinths, too, are on the grass, They're just another flower I pass, In different shades of red and blue, In whites and pinks and yellow too.

After a season of lovely flowers, An d trees and birds and leisure hours, The flowers hang their heads down low, An d then it's time for them to go.

—Diane Cornish, 13 yrs., L.V.c, Krome.

The Seasons of the Year

Some people like the four seasons of the year: some summer, some winter, some spring, some autumn. I like them all.

During winter I like the long evenings after tea All our family curl up in comfortable arm chairs in front of the blazing fire, while perhaps the rain beats on the roof steadily and unceas ingly W e amuse ourselves playing card games, listening to the radio, or perhaps reading in comfortable silence while the fire spits and crackles Then we creep reluctantly to bed, and, when we recover from the shock of the icy sheets, become very warm; then we are drowsy and fall asleep.

But I like the summer too For although hot sticky days in school can be most unpleasant, there are hot days spent at the beach, where the blue waves laugh and splash under the blue sky, and in the brief intervals we are' out of the water, the fierce sun burns us a deep red, later to become brown During summer, too, there is Christmas and the holidays accompanying it

Spring, too, is a lovely season Everything is young The green grass, the budding trees and flowers, and the new-born animals The sky is mostly blue, dotted with little white islands of cloud In the country the white lambs frisk beside their contented, plump grey mothers, and everything is happy

Then beautiful autumn transforms everything. The leaves are tinted with reds, yellows, oranges and browns, and they lie thick underfoot, to the delight of children. The air begins to be rather cold, and our noses show this in the early morn ing with a pink as bright as that of the leaves. The light drizzle which settles on the leaves makes them look even prettier as the breeze blows them along. Yes, I like autumn too.

—Susan Webber, 12 yrs., IV.d, Cato

The Minicle Pups

(With apologies to T S Eliot's "Jellicle Cats.")

Minicle pups are round and small With short podgy legs, they're seldom tall In a Minicle kennel you'll often find A greatly chewed bone one has left behind

T o inspect their bone-holes they spend part of the day, An d when this is finished their noses are grey They never think of the mess in the garden, An d their Mother's ne'er taught them to say "Beg your pardon."

Minicle pups never want a long wash, They think that's only a great lot of "tosh"! As soon as they get any soap in their eyes, Their short, doggy tempers start quickly to rise

There's a Minicle Spot all around the left eye, Of brown or of black, I never know why. Minicle Pups have a short yappy bark That would frighten a person alone in the dark.

Minicle pups bark from the day's dawning, Right to the very small hours of morning Minicle pups, I repeat, are quite small, They never are tired of chasing a ball

Minicle pups are black spotted, or brown, And behind all these spots is a whitish back ground

If you e'er find a dog that drinks tea from a cup, Yo u can always be sure he's a Minicle pup —Margery Rae, 13 yrs., L.V.b, Fitchett

The "Rose Chapel"

I wonder how many people know of the quaint little church and graveyard of historic interest at St Helena, near Greensborough, which is only a short distance from Melbourne?

Early last century, Major Beale, who was a member of the British East India Company, was stationed at a little island named St Helena, in the Atlantic Ocean. The British Government bought the island from the company, for a place of exile for Napoleon Bonaparte Major Beale received a pension of £500 a year, decided to bring his family to live in Australia, and finally arrived in Melbourne, and in 1839 settled in New-town, which is now called Fitzroy. But preferring the quiet country li£e, he decided to settle at St Helena and, after a hazardous journey across the rugged country, arrived in this almost unknown area He then became a prosperous farmer, and later some of his friends and relatives joined the company.

The Major and his family lived very happily there until his wife, Rose, died. A lovely little chapel was then built by Major Beale in memory of his wife, and called the "Rose Chapel." Later the chapel and the land on which it was built were bequeathed to the Church of England.

If you go there to-day. you will find th=t ser vices are still held in the chapel on Sundays,

and resting in the shadow of the church are the graves of many of these pioneers, while the head stones tell much of the history of this early settlement

In the fork of a tree there is still the old bell which was rung to call these early pioneers to worship

—Josie Edmonds, 14 yrs., L.V.e, Krome

The Wil d Stallion

He laboured up the hill and stood At length on its snowy breast Like a statue of snow He glanced around, Then he lifted his head and pawed the ground, All's well Then like a king, with haughty crest, He wheeled and plunged on down the hill He reached the foot of the rise and raced T o where his band of mares Waited with patience for his return, When he rounded them up without concern In a flurry of snow the peace which was theirs Was disturbed as they galloped off into the snow —Ann e Ballantyne, L.V.e, 12 yrs

School Days

I love the days we spend at College, Where teachers try to give us knowledge. We're all divided into classes, Some have failures, some have passes W e go along to school each day, W e like to learn, we love to play But when the end of term draws near, T o anyone it would appear That holidays to us are dear -—Lynette Smith, 12 yrs., IV.c, Krome

M y "Scare"

In the quiet hush of evening When everything was still, I thought I'd go a-walking T o the stream beyond the hill.

I was walking very slowly, And the atmosphere was tense, When I saw something moving Down by the garden fence.

I waited and I shivered— The night air was so cold: I thought of ghosts and phantoms In stories I'd been told

Of course I was not frightened, Nor courage did I lack, But the icy breeze was sending Cold shivers down my back.

Just then the moon rose gently An d lit the scene so drear— My "scare" was pussy waiting For her lover to appear!

—Margaret Cahill, 13 yrs., L.V.e

Our Dog

The guardian of our property Is but a humble hound; H; s ears are long, his tail is short, His body plump and round. He sleeps by day beneath our house, And barks when strangers call; ; But when the nightly shadows creep He keeps watch o'er us all —An n Cook, 12 yrs., IV.a, Krome

Middle Honourable Mentions

"Under the Oaks"—R.W. "Autumn"—L.G "Mickey Mouse"—Y.O "The Call of the Wild"—S.B. "Th e Village Fair"—J.W "Roses"—N.A "The Bush"—MS . "Amicable Pups"—M.B "The Creek"—K.H "Berry"—B.A. "The Sun"—K.H

LOWER MIDDLE AND JUNIOR SECTION

Our Queen

Our Queen was once a little girl, Like us she used to play; And played the same games as we do, And grew up day by day

When she was only four years old, Her baby sister came; And she was, oh! so happy — Princess Margaret was her name

Together they had lots of fun, They laughed and played and talked, Went riding, swimming, played with dogs, And often went for walks

But right through all her growing days, Her lessons she would do; For well she knew she'd be a Queen, And she was good and true.

Then later on, just as in books, She married a good prince, Was crowned in famous London town, And has been happy ever since

She has two darling children too, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, And soon her Royal Tour will end, An d she'll be home aagin -—Megan Thomas, 11 yrs., III.c, Berry

Sherbrooke Forest

Sherbrooke Forest, quiet, mysterious, With sunlight flitting here and there, Harken to the lyre birds singing, Echoing, echoing, everywhere.

If you creep up ever so quietly, An d if you stand there ever so still, Yo u may see a lyre bird dancing, An d perhaps hear it sing and trill

Oh, Sherbrooke Forest, quiet, mysterious, With sunlight flitting here and there, Yo u could spend all day wandering, Everywhere, oh, everywhere —Wend y Smith, 11 yrs, Ill.b, Cato

My Puppy

I have a little puppy and his name is Blot, Sometimes he is good and other times he's not I called him Blot because he's as black as ink, The only part that isn't is his tongue—that's pink.

In summer when the days are hot And Daddy is using the hose, What luck! Along comes little Blot, And gets a squirt on his nose!

In winter when the days are cold, An d Blot gets sopping wet; Mummy puts his jumper on, And he looks quite a pet

One rainy night Mummy went out, And we were in our beds In the morning we went to look, The umbrella was in shreds!

But he's growing up now, An d he has better habits, He doesn't chew umbrellas now— He only chases rabbits —Gael Griffith, 11 yrs., Ill.b, Fitchett

At The Library

They form a queue And march right in, They choose their books— Amid a din

The book is stamped, Her name is recorded, The girl goes out, Her next book ordered

An d now a corner T o start and read, A ray of sunshine— That's all she'll need —Glenis Jolly, Form L.IV.b, Cato

My Walk to School

I have to walk through the paddocks to school, It is a lovely walk with the wind so cool; I love to see the bees in a hurry T o get to the flowers, away they scurry

There is a little nest high up in a tree, And the mother bird looks down upon me; She has small, brown eyes and a speckled head, And I often wish I was up there instead

Next I pass a cold, narrow river, And in winter it makes me shudder and shiver; I jump across to the other side, And start off for school with a good long stride. —Barbara McCloskey, 11 yrs., Ill.a, Krome.

The New Canary

W e have a new canary, He's trying hard to sing He makes queer noises in his throat, And ruffles up his wing

W e hope our new canary Will grow quite big and strong, And sing and cheer us every day With his delightful song —Merrin Cook, 10 yrs., Ill.b, Cato

I Wish

I wish I had a tennis racquet, I'd play and play and play, Though I would often miss the ball And it would roll away

I wish I had a bicycle, I'd ride and ride and ride, An d then my legs would start to ache; So I would sit inside

I wish I had a swimming pool, I'd swim and swim and swim, An d then my arms would start to ache, But I would still stay in •—Bronwen Bryse, 9 yrs., L.III.b, Fitchett

The Fire

One night I saw a fire, It gave me quite a fright; It leapt and danced and blazed Into the starry night. The sky above was glowing With colours bold and bright; I thought, without quite knowing, That the heavens were alight —Lynn Esler, 11 yrs., III.a, Fitchett

Sausages

"Oh,, what's that noise?" I said in astonish ment I sat up in bed and listened "It's coming from the kitchen." It was about half-past twelve when I was wakened up, but I got out of bed, slipped on my dressing-gown and slippers, and went to the kitchen

I looked in and to my astonishment there, over near the refrigerator, was a bunch of sausages all talking at once Then I looked up, and Io and behold!—there were sausages coming up out of the refrigerator! They were all stand ing on one another's shoulders, making a chain down to the floor. Soon they were all down

from the refrigerator, talking and chatting to one another Then the biggest sausage held up his hand for silence, and said in a loud voice: "W e shall start the dance as soon as the band is ready." Then from the refrigerator door came five sausages, each carrying an instrument

I looked harder and I could see what the instruments were: one was carrying a small pear and a stick of celery, which was meant to be a double-bass. Another sausage had a banana and a stick of celery which was supposed to be a violin; and another had a small orange and two carrots, which was used for a drum. The fifth sausage had two slices of cucumber, which was meant to be cymbals As soon as the sausages had reached the ground, the other sausages began to sort themselves into pairs ready for the dance The band began to play, and after about ten dances they all sang "Go d Save the Queen."

After that they began the long journey back again into the refrigerator As soon as they were all up, they all pulled and tugged at the door of the refrigerator, until it shut tightly Suddenly I heard my mother calling and I woke up; it had all been a dream

—Lois Potter, 11 yrs., L.IV.c, Berry

Night Adventure

Wh o is crying in the night, Tapping on my window-pane? It's my kitten, black and white, William is his name Now I draw the curtains green, Right across my window pane Open wide the fly-wire screen— William's here again Now I climb into my bed, Under quilt, and rug, and sheet, William rests his little head On my weary feet.

—Margot Tully, 10 yrs., III.c, Cato

Lord McGrath

Lord McGrath, though Aged and worn, Was proud to be A Scotsman born

And he spoke With an accent broad, For he was the son Of a Scottish lord

He lived in a cottage Surrounded by heather, And he tended his sheep In all kinds of weather.

His life was hard But full of worth, This fine old Scot Of noble birth

—Elizabeth Gilliam, 11 yrs., Ill.a, Fitchett

I A m An Owl

I am an owl, and I live with my family in a shed I will tell you one of my adventures

One night I was flying around when I saw a fox sneaking around a fowl pen I watched him for a while, when I saw him jump over a low part of the fence He quietly went up to the sleeping hens, and just in time I realised what he was doing and swooped down and killed him with my beak and claws I felt very happy after that, because food was put out for me each night for saving the hens

—Susan Rose, 11 yrs., III.a, Krome

Shadows

The shadows on my walls are very creepy things, They seem to tip and fall and make all kinds of rings; And, when the light flicks on, they quickly dart away, Perhaps they go to fairy-land, but who am I to say?

—Robin Dane, 9 yrs., L.III.b, Cato

The Hare and the Tortoise

The hare and the tortoise decided to race, And so the race was begun; The tortoise he went as slow as slow, But the hare began to run.

The race went on for quite a long time, When the hare began to feel tired; So he lay down underneath a tree, And dreamt of a car he had hired

The tortoise was plodding along quite fast, And he passed the sleeping hare; And the tortoise got to the winning post, And all his friends were there

Then the hare came running as fast as he could, He ran at a furious pace; "O h why, oh why, did I fall asleep, And let Tortoise win that race?"

—Gillian Siggins, 10 yrs., Ill.b, Berry

The Months of the Year

January is very hot, So we go and swim a lot February is not as gay, For we end our holiday

During March we have such fun,1 As the Autumn has begun In April lots of leaves turn brown, Then they all come fluttering dow<i

May, June, July are very cold, An d the year is growing old. August is the time of snow, An d to the hills the people go In September the lambs are born, An d in October the sheep are shorn. Exams are over in November, ' Then comes Christmas in December.

—Sue Kennett, 10 yrs., Ill.b, Berry.

Little Sailing Ship

She was caught by the wind right out at sea, Her sails were torn, and a wreck was she The rain came down, oh down it came, And the wind grew stronger, the ship looked lame

Where it all came from I do not know, For suddenly came a curtain of snow The snow was thick as thick could be, And then they all shouted: "The end of the sea!"

The land was in sight, with house and tree, And they ended up happy as happy could be

—Kathrine Humphrey, 8i yrs., J.IV.b, ?itchett

Little Bird

Little bird, little bird, how swiftly you fly, High in the air near the clear blue sky; Sitting on your nest in a tall green tree, So pretty for everyone here to see Little b'rd> little bird, how sweetly you sing T o me while I'm swinging up high on my swing —Beverly Gloster, 8 yrs., J.IV.b, Fitchett.

My Kitten

I have a little kitten, He is black and white; When he plays with wool, He really is a sight He is always knocking this and that, He is not much like his mother cat —Susan Thomas, 8 j yrs., J.IV.b, Krome

The Fairy Trumpet

Each night I hear the fairy Blow on her trumpet gold; She's a pretty little fairy, Nice and fair, but bold I only wish that you could come And hear her blow her trumpet of gold— For music, she would play you some Her name is "Wings of God. "

—Ellwyn Balmer, 7 yrs., J.III.a.

My Alphabet

A is for ant, a tiny black thing, B is for boy with his arm in a sling. C is for chicken who laid me an egg; D is for duck who pecks round my leg E is for England, a nice place too; F is for fun, then there's plenty to do G is for goat with no brains at all, H is for "heffalump," so clumsy he'll fall.

I is for ink, it's spilt on the floor; J is for jump, and I'll do it some more K is for kite—it flies in the sky, L is for lunch in the aeroplane high M is for milk, and the cat laps it up; N is for Nippy, the goblin with a cup.

O is for orange, so nice and juicy; P is for peach; I ate one with Lucy Q is for Queen, so very grand; R is for rabbit in a big brass band

S is fo r Squee, the little brown mouse; T is fo r tamer, who tamed the wild cows U is fo r umbrella left out in the hall; V is fo r violet, so sweet and so small. W is fo r windmill, turning and grinding; X is fo r Xebek, grinding and winding. Y is fo r yacht sailing along the sea, Z is fo r zebra who came up to me

—Jeannette Kaeen, 8 yrs., J.IV.b, Fitchett

A Little Bird

I saw a little bird sitting in a tree, Singing a little song just fo r me; I stood and listened for a while, and then I gave a sigh, , The n he gave a whistle, as though to say good bye

—Susan Thomas, 8 i yrs., J.IV.b, Krome

The Runaway Cat

Once a little pussy cat Crept away fro m home; I think she went a mile or so, All on her very own She ran through all the gardens too, Until she came to one she knew —Claire Vardon, Si yrs., J.IV.b, Krome

Little Girl

"Little girl, little girl, Wher e have you been?"

"I've been down to Melbourne T o look at the Queen."

"Little girl, little girl, Wha t did she wear?"

"She wore a tiara, An d a necklace rare."

—Barbara Caffin, 8 i yrj., J.IV.b

The Little Native Bear

Th e little native bear sits up the tree, H e has little twinkling eyes, which shine lik» little stars.

H e has a soft grey back, An d a little snub nose; I saw him in the gum trees, S o that is how I know. H e is a dear little fellow, That little native bear.

—Claire Esler, 8 yrs., J.III.a.

The Skipping Rope

Over and over Th e skipping rope goes, Over my head An d under my toes

—Jillian Elliott, 7 yrs., J.III.a

Acknowledgment of Contemporaries

Th e committee wishes to thank the schools that have sent the following school magazines: "Th e Melbournian," "M.C.E.G.G.S Jubilee Magazine," "Th e Cluthan," "Wesley College Chronicle," "Lauriston," "Th e Swan," "Ipswich Girls' Gram mar School Magazine," "Coo-ee," "Moreton Bay Girls' High School Magazine," "Prospice," "Palate and Petticoat," "Th e Scotch Collegian," "Th e Pegasus," "Th e Sydnian," "Th e Corian," "Th e Record," "Th e Brook," "Th e Carey Chronicle," "Th e Mitre," "Th e Lucernian," "Th e Ruytonian," "Th e Caulfield Grammarian, ' "Somerville House B.G.H.S Magazine," "Th e Fintonian," "Pallas," "Th e Michaelian," "Th e Magazine of Methodist Ladies' College, Adelaide, and any others which may have been uninten tionally omitted

Spectator Co., Printers, Melbourne

Silver and Green

Silver and Qreen

Jflagazme of je ^efijohtat Rabies' CMIege, Pafotbont

DECEMBER, 1954.

Editorial

Two-thirds of the people of this world live in want: most of them do not have enough to eat; more than 50 per cent, cannot read or write, and there are more than 500,000 homeless refugees whose numbers are increasing every day.

Probably you have heard all this many times before, and have thought to yourselves: "Well, and what can I do about it?" I think many of us could do much more than we do by taking more interest in the work of the United Nations and by supporting it in every way possible

W e know the aims of the United Nations— Peace, Security, Law and Human Rights particu larly Freedom, and what it has done by inter vention to maintain these in such countries as Indonesia, Korea and Palestine It is combating disease by vaccination, B.C.G. injections and penicillin; fighting erosion so that such lands as India can produce more of the food they need; finding homes for the refugees and relieving dis tress after earthquakes like those in Greece and North Africa

Yet think also of how much more remains to be done and how far distant we still are from our goals—but not impossibly far, for, if in the future we continue the work in the right spirit, I believe we shall eventually reach them

Great numbers of people will be needed nurses and doctors to carry out health campaigns for the inoculation of yet many more million people against widespread diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis, diphtheria, yaws; and to teach mothers the proper care of children Teachers will be needed for those who cannot read or write, and scientists and engineers to help us produce more food and power

Most of all, missionaries are needed to repre sent the Christian Church and to take the gospel of a new life and a new hope to all nations

All these must be people who have faith in the vision of what we can make the world by dedi cating all our gifts for the good of mankind Are you going to be one of them?

Editors: Gillian Anderson, Jennifer Deacon Magazine Committee: Miss L Mitchell, Helen Dodgshun , Patricia Gray, Rosemary Horton , Ann e Kornan, Ann Peasley, Barbara Rice, Barbara Taylor, Beryl Wild , Judith Wilkinson, Janice Beilby, Paddy Dixon! Rosalind Johns, Margaret Scott, Margaret Walters

Retirement of Miss G. A. DAHLE

Chief of Staff, 1939-54. Senior French Mistress.

A notable event in the history of our School will be the retirement of Miss G. A. Dahle, BA. , at the end of this year Since 1917, she has been a member of Staff, and for many years past Senior French Mistress and Chief of Staff The place she has held in the affections of members of Staff and of the girls in her French classes has been unique, and there is widespread appre ciation of her many services to M.L.C N o one will be missed in Staff rooms and classes more than Miss Dahle

Miss Dahle's influence in the teaching of French has been profound Not only has she achieved the greatest success in Matriculation and other Examinations and in the Alliance Francaise com petitions, but she has awakened in Senior girls a deep interest in the literature and culture of France. Staff and girls have never ceased to admire her scholarship especially as related to French language and literature She has been ever willing to share with others what her own studies have gained, and girls in every year have profited from her generosity in giving them individual help and inspiration In her keen desire to teach more thoroughly she has never spared time and trouble with her classes Her standards of teaching and of examining have also left lasting impressions upon her colleagues in the Staff Room throughout her long association with M.L.C At least one prominent Headmistress in another School pays tribute to Miss Dahle who taught her how to set and mark papers!

Since 1939, Miss Dahle has been Chief of Staff, and generations of girls have known her direc tion in Assembly, her presence at Senior Com mittee meetings and at the prize table on Speech

Night Prefects and Associate Prefects have known her as hostess at parties in Church House, and Senior girls remember her at school dances; on all such occasions her dignity and cheerful in terest in girls' welfare have impressed everyone Miss Dahle has promoted good fellowship with P.L.C. and other schools, especially through the French Club with its Saturday afternoons of relaxation and social intercourse in French Every year has brought French plays within our own School, and these have always been inspired by her leadership

Some years have passed since Miss Dahle was in charge of the Debating Society and also took part in Staff plays, but Staff and .girls of those years remember her gifts of humour and charac terisation in plays and the wide range of know ledge which she brought to the aid of girls in preparing debates Another phase of her many sided activities in the School can be seen in her active interest in Social Service work, this includ ing the directing of girls who gave after-school service in Methodist Missions in industrial areas

Miss Dahle's work among the Staff has been too extensive to be related here. It is enough to refer to the great respect in which she has been held by everyone because of her quiet dignity, her gift of friendship, her wise guidance and her readiness to co-operate with all members of Staff A portrait painted by Mrs Porter is only one tangible reminder in Church House of what Miss Dahle has meant as Chief of Staff

The whole School joins in expressing its deep gratitude to Miss Dahle for the outstanding ser vice she has given for thirty-eight years W e wish her continued happiness and the satisfaction of knowing that her work lives on in the School,

School Diarif

June:

Tuesday, 1st: Second Term began

Friday, 4th: Archdeacon L Bakewell spoke to Senior Assembly on Tanganyika (S.C.M.)

Thursday, 10th: Matriculation girls to M.C.E.G.G.S. to hear Miss Neville-Rolfe speak on the Ashridge School of Citizenship

Friday, 11th: Rev Dr Raymond Dudley, an Indian Methodist minister from New Zealand, spoke to Senior Assembly on "The World To morrow" (U.N.) Vocal recital by Miss Frances Cowper (1.30 p.m.)

Saturday 18th: Recital of "Modern" Music by Mr. Mack Jost (1.30 p.m.). Boarders' Birthday Night

Friday, 25th: Rev F Byatt spoke to Senior Assembly on missionary work in refugee camps Matriculation girls to Tin Alley performance of "The Admirable Crichton" in Union Theatre (8 p.m.)

Saturday, 26th: Walking Club hike

Wednesday, 30th: Visit by Matriculation girls to Australian Section of National Gallery (Special lecture tour kindly arranged by Mr Arnold Shore, who repeated his lecture for a second party on July 1st.)

July:

Friday, 2nd: Cato-Krome debate: "That party politics are not in the interests of true democracy."

Saturday, 3rd: Matriculation girls to perform ance of "Ned Kelly," given by the Marlowe Society and the M.U.D.C at the Union Theatre

Monday, 5th: Piano recital by Miss Cunliffe and Miss Maley (1.30 p.m.).

Wednesday, 7th: Visit of students from the School of Education.

Friday, 9th: Rev F A Marsh spoke to Senior Assembly on New Guinea Scripture examination (Senior School)

Mid-term recess

Tuesday, 13th: "1904" Tennis match!

Wednesday, 14th: French National Day

Thursday, 15th and Monday, 19th: Middle School Staff Concert (Packed houses each lunch hour!)

Friday, 16th: Rev. E. G. Beavan spoke to Senior Assembly on the Bush Church Aid Society (S.C.M.).

M.L.C. Prefects v. Scotch Prefects at Basket ball. (Scotch won!) (3.30 p.m.).

Saturday, 17th: Matriculation girls' Dance at Tudor Court

Tuesday, 20th: Intermediate girls to Yallourn for the day

Friday, 23rd: Annual Music Recital (Senior students).

Saturday, 24th: Music School Dance.

Tuesday, 27th: "Surprise" musical programme given by Mr Mack Jost (1.30 p.m.)

Thursday, 29th: "Crowning" of the winning "Ugly Men." (Competition for Nurses' Memorial Assembly Appeal Total raised, £1400 See details in article on the Appeal.)

August:

Friday, 6th: "All these and more came flocking; But with looks downcast and damp " —Paradise Lost Exams began for Senior School!

Friday, 13th: The M.L.C Debating Society acted as hostesses to a team of Scotch debaters, Miss Stormon keeping the unruly enthusiasts in order

Monday, 16th: Leaving excursion to Yallourn Friday, 20th and Saturday, 21st: School Dramatic Society presented Bernard Shaw's "St Joan."

Thursday, 26th: Senior School Choral Concert Dr Floyd judged Fitchett the winner

Friday, 27th: End of Term II The MI.C Choir and Madrigal Group sang at a lecture given by Miss Flockart at the University

During the holidays, two parties of girls en joyed a week in Tasmania

September:

Tuesday, 14th: School reassembled for Term III

Friday, 17th: Professor Kathleen Lonsdale spoke in Senior Assembly on "Th e Use of Atomic Power for Peace and Humanity."

Tuesday, 21st: Miss Lorna Schurmann and Miss Beth Doery gave an entertaining violin and piano recital

Wednesday, 22nd: The Mannequin Parade was presented by Lylax Sportswear in aid of the Assembly Hall Appeal

Thursday, 23rd: Did you recognise the pre fects when young?

Friday, 24th: The Science Evening, including the spectacular Holden show, was held Monday, 27th: St. Trinian's drew with St. Cus tard's in the "Sogby" match!

Tuesday, 28th: Mr. Johnston and Mr. Priestley told the Senior School about University courses. Thursday, 30th: Back-to-School Day.

October:

Friday, 1st: Evening of French plays and songs Wednesday, 6th: Egg Day

Friday, 8th: Mr Horton Davies (S.C.M.), spoke on "Worl d Problems."

S.R.C representatives spoke to Senior girls about University activities (1.30 p.m.)

Friday, 15th: Prof Browne (U.N.) spoke on "Changing U.S.A."

A debate with Melbourne High School was held that evening

Saturday, 16th: The very successful Sports Fair raised £500

Sunday, 17th: Dr. Wood , assisted by the School Choir, and the Canterbury Methodist Church Choir, broadcast "The Methodist Tradition in Music" over 3AR.

Friday, 22nd: Cato convinced Fitchett "That the Press should reflect rather than mould public opinion."

Saturday, 23rd: A most successful "Ope n Day" was held at Burnham Beeches

Sunday, 24th: Reception of Church Members (Boarders) was held at Auburn Methodist Church

Tuesday, 26th: Lower Middle School Swimming Sports Fitchett won

Friday, 10th December: Lower Middle School Speech Day and at 8 p.m., Speech Night for the Senior School, together with Lower V's. "There let the pealing organ blow T o the full-voiced choir below " —B Rice A Kornan

NURSES' MEMORIAL ASSEMBLY HALL FUN D

It would be impossible, and impracticable, to print a full account of the activities both inside and outside the school of those concerned with the building up of this Fund It may be said, though, that 1954 rivals 1952 in the raising of unbelievable amounts by amazing co-operative efforts of parents, girls, Staff, Old Collegians and friends of the School

1952, as all concerned will remember, was the year of the great Fair which raised £5319 1954 has achieved about the same grand total, but this has been amassed slowly by many separate efforts

For those in the School, the outstanding memory of this year will be the Ugly Man Competition, which resulted in the raising of £1400 The Com petition was won by the Music School "Quads" (Mr Ivor Dorum, Mr Mack Jost, Mr Paul McDermott, Mr. Gordon McKeown), with a contribution of £600 W e congratulate the Music School on a further success in raising, as far as is known as this goes to press, over £1000 altogether during this year

Recitals given by members of the Music Staff to aid the "Quads" were much enjoyed by all who attended (See Music Notes.) Another successful venture (socially and financially) was the Music School Dance, held on 24th July

The Middle School Staff Concert, however, given twice, will not be forgotten for a long time: it was undoubtedly the most hilariously delightful performance on our whole school programme this yet»;

The "Sciencese" Twins (Mr McKnight and Mr Seymour) were second in the Competition, with £313 to their credit Amon g their "efforts" were a dance for Intermediate girls, a "1904" Tennis match; a Sale in the Quad; a Picture Night; "Waxworks" in the gym; and a Mannequin Parade

Alf Flanagan, well known to all in the School, was a very popular third, with £307, and Mr Backhouse (Junior School Parents) raised £176, a very fine effort considering how generous Junior School parents have been in helping with the equipment of their new building.

The "Crowning" of the winners took place in Hawthorn Town Hall on 29th July, under the direction of Mr. Eddie Balmer, of 3KZ.

Other important fixtures this year for the Appeal have been:

The Teenagers' Dance—13th May (£78)

The Dog Show—12th June (£90).

The Sports Fair—16th October (£500)

Visit to Burnham Beeches (by courtesy of Mrs A M Nicholas)—23rd October (£300)

Girls in the School know something of how their parents have worked throughout the year to help —stalls have been held at school, Jumble Sales in local halls; there was a Spring Millinery Parade at Box Hill; refreshments have been provided at countless functions, and have brought in steady contributions to the funds; groups of parents have worked quietly among their friends raising money in various ways Most successful of all has been the regular Square Dance evening in the gym, by which well over £1000 has been raised in two years.

It would be impossible to thank all those who have so readily helped in so many sections and in a multitude of capacities, but the name of the Honorary Organiser, Mrs L S Chambers, must be mentioned as being chiefly responsible for what must be almost a record for a girls' school—the raising of over £20,000 since she undertook this work

Another £30,000 is still needed, but building may soon be begun The most fitting way to express our gratitude to our Organiser is to contribute further, and help to see the New Assembly Hall complete by Jubilee Year, 1957

Pres and Pros, at Play —Josephin e Brownrigg, H.VI.c

School Activities

Reception of Church Members

O n Sunday evening, 24th October, the annual service for the reception of Church Members took place in the Auburn Methodist Church The ser vice was conducted by the Principal who was assisted by the Rev A Wesley Amos Dr Wood's sermon was from the text, "Let us keep clear of anything that smirches body or soul Let us prove our reverence for God by consecrating ourselves to Him completely" (II Corinthians 7: 1, Phillip's translation) The following sixteen boarders were received into Church Membership on confession of faith and with laying on of hands:—Margaret Day, Rosemary Garonne, Noelene Heard, Lor raine Hodge, Lois Jenkin, Elizabeth Lade, Jennifer Lang, Loretta Little, Wendy Miller, Jacqueline Peace, Glenda Pendlebury, Kathleen Roberts, Joy Stephenson, Yvonne Wardle, Elizabeth Webster, Jeanette White.

The Late Rev. Henry Clarnette

The School expresses its deepest sympathy to Mrs. Clarnette and the family of the late Rev. Henry Clarnette who passed away on 25th July last, after an illness of a few hours Mr Clarnette was particularly well known to the boarders during his ministry at the Auburn Church since 1950 His preaching at the Sunday services, his helpful ness to the School with Communion services, and his kindly interest in all the girls of M.L.C will not be forgotten W e join with the Methodist Church in this State in deploring the loss of a trusted leader and a most devoted Christian minister

Student Christian Movement

Once again S.C.M. has had a very successful year. W e have had a large attendance, and study circles have met every second Wednesday, when we have joined together in many interesting dis cussions.

During Open Period we have been fortunate enough to have four interesting speakers. Arch deacon L J Bakewell spoke to us on 4th June about his work in Tanganyika, and on 16th July, the Rev. E. G. Beavan told us something about the Bush Church Aid Society and the good work that it is doing in Australia Rev F Byatt was our speaker on 5th June and more recently Mr Davies spoke about world problems and how we can combat them W e are looking forward to hearing Mrs McPherson from Vellore speak to us on 18th November about her work in India She will be our last S.C.M. speaker for the year.

The Inter-school activities this year have once again been very successful and there has been a good attendance at each function These have included at tea at Wesley when the Chaplain, the Rev Vivian Roberts, spoke at the service There was also an Inter-school Tea at Korowa on 19th October and a service conducted by the Rev

Stanley Weeks In Second Term an Inter-school function was held here at M.L.C for all interested in Sunday School Teaching. After tea, Dr. Woo d gave a short talk on the great importance of Sun day School Teaching Four discussion groups were then formed, Miss Hansford leading the group concerned with Kindergarten teaching, Miss Mur ray the group of those interested in Primary teach ing, Miss Rogan the Junior group and Mr Giles led the Senior group Everyone found these dis cussions very practical and helpful, and despite a rather poor attendance, it was so successful that it is hoped to hold another in the future

The September Inter-school Camp at the "Cascades," Healesville, was a great success which all who went enjoyed very much

Perhaps the function which held the most mean ing for members of S.C.M this year, was our final tea on Friday, 22nd October After tea, we joined in folk singing and dancing led by Miss Wilkinson and this was followed by a Badge Dedication Ser vice. Both the girls who are leaving school and those returning were presented with their silver or blue badges by the Rev J Stuckey, who pre viously had explained to us the significance of the small badge with special reference to those leaving school This proved to be a very satisfactory end ing to our S.C.M. activities for the year.

All members of S.C.M would like to thank Miss Horsman very sincerely for her tireless work for the Movement and also all study circle leaders for their helpfulness in making this such a happy and successful year W e hope that S.C.M will continue to be as happy a fellowship in future years

—Ann e Harvey

Devotional Notes

W e are grateful that even amid the busy Third Term activities, Dr. Woo d has continued to lead our "Devotional" each Wednesday morning

This Term we have heard of many of those great Christians who have been engaged in Over seas Mission work. Dr. Woo d has also told us of many of the things he saw and heard during his recent visit to New Guinea—of the people who have remained faithful witnesses for their Saviour Jesus Christ even through times of suffering and hardship during the war W e have also heard of the loneliness and the difficulties which our own missionaries in these countries have to overcome In this way "Devotional" helps us to understand the needs of other countries and so brings a chal lenge to us all

Dr Woo d has also told us of some of our great hymn writers and this helps us to understand more fully what we sing

Those of us who are leaving school this year will miss "Devotional" very much as this time of quiet thought has been a great spiritual help to us.

—Mabel Boyle

United Nations Association

The main object of the United Nations is to promote international peace and security, and at our United Nations meetings at school, we are encouraging girls to know more of the work of the United Nations W e have had "Question and Answer" meetings at which we discussed the Con stitution of the United Nations, and how it aims to overcome insecurity and keep peace with in stances of how it is achieving its objects

At a lunch time meeting in Term II, Miss Slater gave us some delightful impressions of her three years' tour of Europe As the Geneva Conference has played a prominent part in world affairs, we discussed it at another lunch time meeting

W e celebrated French National Day by hear ing different aspects of French life from several of our members, and Miss Kellaway showed us some pictures of France

During our open periods we have had some interesting speakers Rev F A Marsh talked about New Guinea, Dr. Raymond Dudley spoke of his Church work in New Zealand, and Professor Kathleen Lonsdale told us how atomic power may be used for the benefit of mankind Another very enjoyable talk was given to us by Professor Browne, the Professor of Education at the Mel bourne Univerity, who gave us some of his im pressions of the United States

Many girls have knitted squares for rugs for the Quakers Appeal for Korea W e collected 25 rugs, and we should like to thank all girls who helped so enthusiastically

By holding a U.N Stall, and having an appeal for contributions, we have raised £23/2/ for sending medical supplies to Korea.

United Nations' Day was observed by having posters displayed around the" school, and by view ing the Colombo Plan film. Representatives from our U.N Club have attended the inter-school meetings, and have kept us in touch with U.N activities in other schools. Rosemary Horton has been elected the President of the Inter-school Committee of the United Nations for 1955, and we wish her a very successful term of office.

Our thanks are due to Mr Seymour for show ing us the films "Green Gold" and the film on the Colombo Plan T o our President, Miss Kella way, we express our appreciation of the enthusiastic way she has supervised our meetings this year, and we hope that next year's U.N . Club may be as successful as this has been

—Wend y Orton

Debating Society Notes

During Second and Third Terms we have had several informal lunch-hour debates chaired by Miss Hotchin, and an informative talk on formal debating by Miss Stormon, while Miss Dwyer was good enough to give us a very amusing and help ful talk on the Art of Public Speaking

In Second Term, Cato persuaded Krome "That party politics are not in the interests of true democracy," and in Third Term, they were again victorious, convincing the school (but not their

opponents, Fitchett) "That the Press should re flect rather than mould public opinion." Con gratulations go to girls in all the House teams for the fine debates they have provided this year, and many thanks to Dr Woo d for his adjudication and helpful advice

W e were hostesses to a team of debaters from Scotch during Term II and in Term III a party of nine girls went to Melbourne High School, where we had an enjoyable evening discussing such topics as "Wome n drivers are just as capable as men" and "Communism is inevitable." Unfor tunately, because of many extra activities it has not been possible to arrange an Inter-school Debate for Middle School, but we trust this will not be the case next year as there are many keen and promising debaters in this section

Finally the Society would like to thank our Presidents, Miss Hotchin and Miss Stormon, for their untiring help and encouragement throughout the whole year.

—Lynette Jacobsen

Social Service Notes

This year our Social Service work has been very succesful, and our excellent results have been due, largely, to the untiring work of Miss Cerutty and Social Service Captains who have inspired their forms to greater efforts. These have resulted in large donations to the Assembly Hall Fund and over £300 for charities outside the School

One of the most successful of original ideas has been Pass Vla's of collecting used stamps and milk bottle tops throughout the year for Save the Children Fund.

Egg Day, this year, was as successful as ever and the result was that we gave 2960 eggs and £28/4/ 7 to Epworth Hospital

Again this year some girls have helped at the Collingwood Mission one day a week after school, and other girls at the Brotherhood of St Lau rence

W e all should especially like to thank Miss Cerutty and the Social Service Captains for the indispensable help which they have given to make this year so successful

—Janice Livingstone

Films Shown in Terms II and III, 1954

Lunch-time Documentary Sessions: Walkabout W e of the West Riding Life on the Western Marshes Defence Against Invasion The Lighthouse Harbour Goes to France Shep, the Sheep Dog Hausa Village Bronco Busters. The Shearers Barber of Seville St. Paul's Cathedral.

Class Room Films: Spiders Woo d Ants.

Tiny Water Animals Oil Review, No 9 Forest Fantasia King Penguins Magnetism Basic Electricity Australia's Greatest River Wonders of the Deep. History of the Discovery of Oxygen

Films for Special Occasions: Eternal Fight. Green Gold Lights That Never Fail Westminster Abbey The Littlest Angel Bushland Symphony Rivers of Ice Olympic Invitation "Mister 880."

"Passport to Pimlico." "Th e Razor's Edge."

Film Appreciation Group: Battleship Potemkin—Extract Beginning of the Cinema Cabinet of Dr Caligori—Extract Early Trick Films The Life of Charles Peace Marcus Lycurius Voyage Across the Impossible

Club Notes

Maths. Club

During this year we have met with Miss Kella way and have had interesting times working out puzzles This Term, a number of English booklets called "Mathematical Pie" were lent to us, and in them we found an interesting historical mathe matical time-line as well as figure puzzles and cross-words

W e would like to thank Miss Kellaway for her interest, and the time she has given up to lead us at these meetings

—Y.B and J.W

Walking Club

As extra activities for the Assembly Hall Ap peal had taken a great deal of our spare time in Second Term, and as some of our members were busy with the School Play, we felt that it would be better to abandon the week-end hike for this year W e have, however, managed to fit in three enjoyable day hikes

Th e first hike, during which we skirted Fern Tree Gully and then followed the railway line to Belgrave, was attended by about 100 girls The party lunched at Micawber Park, by the entrance to Sherbrooke Forest and, as some of the less experienced hikers were a little weary, we made this our headquarters for the afternoon, return ing to Fern Tree Gully by bus later in the day

The Second Term hike, attended by about 60 girls, started from Herman's Corner, near Selby

Early on the route, the girls were invited into a dairy where they were initiated into the mys teries and uses of sour cream The hike then continued to Beagley's Bridge, on through Sassa fras, then up One-Tree Hill and finally down to Fern Tree Gully, ending with a spectacular dash by one of the members to and from National Park, to retrieve a forgotten billy!

The final hike combined business with pleasure, and the Walking Club, its numbers reduced to 41, owing to approaching exams, set out from Bel grave to walk through Sherbrooke Forest to "Burnham Beeches." For about an hour and a half they enjoyed the beauties of nature and helped provide a few more bricks for the new Assembly Hall! Then the pangs of hunger became too great and they were forced to retire to the Recreation Reserve for lunch From there, they hiked back to Fern Tree Gully once more via One-Tree Hill, having thoroughly enjoyed the last activity of the Club for this year

The members of Club would like to thank Miss L. Mitchell and Miss B. Jackson for their leader ship and cheerful companionship in all the Club's activities this year

—Alison Steele —Josephine Brownrigg

The Camera Club

The Camera Club has had a very successful year and we are very grateful to Mr Germaine, from Kodak, who has given us, once a month, very interesting talks and demonstrations

Most members are very eager to try toning and colouring their own photographs because it seems so easy Some girls sent their photographs to the Inter-school Photographic Competition and some entries were exhibited

W e would like to thank Mr. McKnight and Mr. Seymour for their helpful co-operation at all times throughout the year

—-Yvonne Burns

Sunset —Hele n White, Hon Vl.b , Fitchett

Library Notes

During this year there has been a record number of fiction and reference borrowers Because of this, more drawers for the growing Dictionary Catalogue and a new four-drawer cabinet to help house the picture collection, have been obtained The number of books has increased—seventy-five fiction, ninety reference books, and magazines and pamphlets have been added to the Library throughout the year Books on ballet have been lopular additions to the shelves. These include "Tales of the Ballet," "Ballet Panorama" and "Book of Ballet." Other books have been chosen to help girls with their various subjects: among them is a book of beautiful natural colour photo graphs, "Animals in Africa," to help girls taking science New editions of history have been in cluded, but the most popular books are biographies and those on travel

The Reference Library has proved an invalu able help throughout the year, especially to Senior girls, or those doing projects, and we hope that in the future even more girls will benefit from it

Because of the enthusiasm of the Library Com mittee, we were able to hold a "Library Stall" during Second Term to raise funds to buy more

books, and we would like to thank all concerned for their co-operation

We would also like to thank all business firms and individuals who have so generously presented books and other material to the Library this year Finally, on behalf of the Committee, and of the School, I would like to thank Mrs Coulson for all she has done throughout the year

—Lois Yen

French Notes

This year the French Club has taken part in quite a number of varied activities, enjoying itself very much in the process. We began with a party at M.L.C on Saturday afternoon, 27th March, to which the P.L.C French students came We were honoured to have as guests Madame Cockerton, Madame Bracquart and Professor Chisholm After some games, Professor Chisholm gave us a very interesting talk on "The Life of Words," and Madame Cockerton read to us the poetry pre scribed for the examinations

On 23rd July, a large number of girls attended the performance by members of the Alliance Francaise of Jules Romain's play, "Knock," which,

-—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

MAGAZIN E AN D LIBRAR Y COMMITTEES , 1954

Back Row : Sandra Kicrson (Chief Checker), Jeanne Wilson , Betty Derrick, Ruth Harvey, Hele n White, Joan Cother, Margaret Hadley

Centre: Rosalind Johns, Barbara Rice, Janice Beilby, Patricia Gray, Paddy Dixson, Rosemary Horton , Barbara Taylor, Margaret Scott

Front Row: Judith Wilkinson, Helen Dodgshun, Gillian Anderson (editor), Jennifer Deacon (editor), Beryl Wild , Margaret Walters, An n Peasley Absent: Anne Kornan, Lois Ye n (school librarian)

besides being very entertaining, was a great Kelp in preparation for the December examinations

The next day, Saturday, we attended a French party at P.L.C., where we were made very wel come Two P.L.C girls played a scene from Moliere's comedy, "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme," and four of our girls played a scene from "Le Medecin Malgre Lui." The cast of this was:—

Esther Kiffer, Patricia Stubbings, Glenys Bull, Mary Oakley, Terrill Sloss, Jennifer Murphy, Judith Hope, Rosslyn Webster

Sgranarelle

Janice Livingstone Monsieur Geronte Natalie Sharpe Nurse Wilma Garrett Lucinde Josephine Brownrigg

W e were very interested in these, as, owing to a clash with Boarders' Birthday Night, no one had been able to see them performed earlier at the Moliere Festival

A French Evening was held in Fitchett Hall on 1st October, and a very gratifying number of parents and friends attended The programme opened with the one-act play, "Le train de Rouen," performed by girls of V.c and V.e. Then followed two action songs given by the Sub-Intermediate girls, "II etait un' bergere" and "Alouette." Following this the Matriculation girls gave another performance of the scene from Moliere's "Le Medecin Malgre Lui." After some French songs sung by the Pass V I girls, the play "La Cachette" was ably performed by girls of V.a and V.b Then followed the first half of the comedy, " A Louer Meuble," which was performed by Matriculation girls, and, as the play was of a considerable length, the second half was performed by a different cast In between the two halves, girls of IV.a recited, with the aid of some very amusing frogs and a cow, La Fontaine's poem, "Le grenouille que se veut faire aussi grosse qu'un boeuf." The evening went off very well indeed, thanks to the efforts of all the French staff.

W e all thank Miss Dahle and Mademoiselle Bracquart very gratefully for the help which they gave us for the Alliance Francaise competitions.

W e were all very sorry to learn that Miss Dahle is leaving us at the end of this year It will be very hard to imagine M.L.C. without Miss Dahle, for her never-failing patience, and kindness, and willingness to help us in all our difficulties have made her very much loved by everyone, and we assure her that even if our French has been rather feeble, we have always done our best for her —Beverley Clarke.

Poetry, Grade IV—First Honourable Mention: Vivienne Wajsbrem Second Honourable Mention: Gillian Hix Honourable Mention: Lorraine Lapin, Gillian Levick, Sandra Epstein, Heather Stainsby, Kathryn Willcock, Diane Humphreys, Margaret Jenkin, Margaret Edwards, Elizabeth Druitt, Mary Brevitt, Mary Bickart, Denise Jones, Anne Cook

Dictee, Grade I—First Honourable Mention: Beverley Clarke Second Honourable Mention: Anne Kornan Honourable Mention: Julie Robert son, Gillian Anderson, Hilary Dunn

Dictee, Grade III—Second Honourable Men tion: Glenys Bull Honourable Mention: Terrill Sloss, Mary Oakley

Reading and Conversation, Grade I—Second Prize: Paula Simpson First Honourable Mention: Anne Kornan

German Club Notes

Under the helpful leadership of Mrs. Clahr, the German Club has completed another year full of interesting activities.

During First Term we attended the operas "Hansel and Gretel" and "Amahl and the Night Visitors," and had a very enjoyable afternoon's outing.

Later in the term, German students and their teachers from other schools attended a Film Even ing at M.L.C and we thank Mrs Clahr for her lucid commentary of the films and Mr Seymour for working the projector

As in past years in Term II, the Senior girls once again went to Wesley College for a German folk-song afternoon One of the brightest features was the dancing of University students dressed in Tyrolean costumes

At the beginning of Term III, Mrs Clahr gave a party just for her Senior students and then for her Junior class of 43 girls. W e all enjoyed the German records, games and afternoon tea At the second party a tape recording was made in German of "The Lord's Prayer," and also two folk songs, and a recording will be given to the School

Results of Alliance Francaise Examinations

Poetry, Grade I—Ann e Kornan, Equal Winner of First Prize First Honourable Mention: Gillian Anderson First Honourable Mention: Wendy Fox. Second Honourable Mention: Margaret Anderson Honourable Mention: Jennith Smith, Beverley Clarke, Marion Nixon, Alison Steele, Judith Wilkinson, Margaret Hirons, Rosalie Simpson, Hilary Dunn, Josephine Brownrigg

Poetry, Grade II—Second Honourable Men tion: Rosalind Johns. Honourable Mention: Mar garet Trathan, Celia Coffey, Anne Paton

Poetry, Grade III—First Honourable Mention: Rhonda Harris Second Honourable Mention: Evelyn Snow Honourable Mention: Jan Kenny,

Considering that we had only very small classes in the Senior section of the School this year, we did quite well in the Goethe Poetry Competitions. The results were:—

Leaving Honourable Mention: Barbara Gal braith, Judith Rosenberg.

Intermediate—Second Prize: Miriam Baer Honourable Mention: Jane Brehaut

Sub-Intermediate—Honourable Mention: Jen nifer Brisbane

With bigger classes in the Middle School our chances for the future are much brighter, and we encourage all girls to keep up their German

W e thank Mrs Clahr very much for all her understanding and encouragement that she has given us in the past year —Eve Spitz, H.VI.c

House Notes

Berry

"Hear us cheer when you win; see us lose with a grin, That's Berry—oh, very much Berry!"

This is a fine motto, Berry girls, and I am con fident that we have all lived up to it during this year

Our outstanding success in sport during Second Term was our victory in Hockey. W e congratu late the members of the team for their keenness and excellent play W e were proud when Marion Nixon and Elizabeth O'Neill received their green blazers, after playing in the School team

The Basketball teams, also played very well The Seniors won one match, and drew in one, while the Middles won two out of three Our Lower Middle team was not as successful but they did their best. Our Tennis teams' results also do not fairly represent their enthusiasm Congratula tions, Cato girls, for winning both the Basketball and Tennis!

Cricket is one of the main sports of Third Term, but the final matches have not yet been played. Our hopes of good results are very high.

The Lower Middle Swimming Sports aroused great excitement amongst our younger girls, and everyone tried very hard but were not as success ful as we hoped, coming third Congratulations, Fitchett!

The Senior Swimming Sports, in which team events take place, have not been held yet, and we are hoping for the best

After much uncertainty during the practices, and sleepless nights on the part of the leaders, we were thrilled to gain second place in the Senior Choral Contests W e felt that our worrying and hard work was worth it, after all Our leaders did an excellent job, and receive our sincere praise and thanks! Thank you, Elizabeth Cowan, our conductor, Judith Walker, pianist, Elizabeth Milnes, vice-conductor and Margery Blight and Joy Burkitt, vice-pianists With experience behind you, we feel confident that you will lead the House on to even greater success next year And Fitchett girls, your singing was really delightful Congratulations on your success!

Senior girls can sympathise with the Middles, who have recently had their Choral Contests, too Led very capably by Mary Brevitt, conductor, and Mary Bickart, pianist, the choir came third, this time to Cato Thank you, everyone, for a fine effort, particularly Mary and Mary! An d well done, Cato!

For the first time this year, House Colours have been awarded, points being given for sport, debating and music. It is hoped that this new idea will help promote House spirit more than ever! Those girls to whom colours were presented at House Assembly are Elizabeth O'Neill, Barbara Clark, Joyce Williams, Judith Miller, Beverley

Slade, Elizabeth Cowan, Joan Weetman, Yvonne Deeble (House Sports Captain), and Ann Ensten (House Captain) T o Miss Cerutty, Miss Sutton and the other House Mistresses we should like to say a very sincere "thank you" for all their en couragement and help throughout the year. They are constantly interested in all the House is doing, and are ready with advice and assistance whenever it is needed.

O f the many girls who have helped enthusi astically throughout the year, I should like to thank particularly Annette Collins and Lesley Johnson, in the Lower Middle School, Joan Hors fall and Judy Weetman, our leaders in the Middle School and last, (but certainly not least!) Yvonne Deeble, our Senior House Sports Captain They have all been excellent leaders, and have helped and guided in many different ways.

For many of us, our last days as active members of Berry House are rapidly slipping by, but we will be cheering you on, wherever we may be, year by year W e hope that you are as proud of the purple colours as we have always been.

Good luck! and keep the colours flying!

—Ann e Ensten

Cato

This year seems to have passed very quickly, but in that time, there have been many activities in which Cato has been very successful

In Second Term our Basketball teams won first place and our Lower Middle and Middle teams did not lose a match—congratulations all! Our Hockey team came second to Berry This year our Tennis team was again successful and our con gratulations go to all the players The final result of the Cricket matches is not certain, but the first place will most probably be shared between Cato and Berry

Although the number of girls doing Life-saving this term has not been as large as expected, the result has been quite promising and we thank Margaret Cooke, our Life-saving Representative, for her work throughout the year The results of the Lower Middle Swimming Sports were very pleasing and we hope that the Senior Swimming Sports will be as successful

This year the system of House Colours was introduced and will, we hope, help to foster House spirit House Colours have been awarded so far to Anne Collett, Bernice Heffernan, Pat Gellie, Paddy Dixson, Marigold McLean and Margaret Cooke

In the final debate for this year, Cato success fully argued "That the Press should reflect rather than mould public opinion." W e congratulate Lynette Jacobsen, the leader of our debating team, Hilary Dunn and Celia Coffey for their splendid efforts

Although we were not very successful in the Senior Choral Contests, we should like to thank members of the House for their attendance and co-operation during the practices. W e would also like to express our appreciation of the way in which Miss Horsman and Miss Slater showed their interest by attending all the practices, both for the Middle and Senior Choral Contests W e thank our conductress, Wendy Orton, and the pianist, Paddy Dixson, for the boundless energy which they showed at practices and for all the work they put into them Our "Middles," led by Gillian Len nox (conductress) and Janice Hughes (pianist) gained first place in this Middle Choral Contests Congratulations, Middles!

Our thanks are given to our House leaders, especially Anne Collett, and to Miss Horsman and all the other House mistresses for their interest and help during the year

Those of us who are leaving wish Cato all the best of luck for the future.

—Bernice Heffernan

Fitchett

Time flies quickly and Fitchett has practically completed a very successful and enjoyable year House spirit has been strong throughout all our activities shown by the attendance at our two parties held in the gym in First and Third Terms and also by the response to the appeal for the flood victims in N.S.W opened in First Term

W e received a new mistress in to our House this term and extend to Miss Pace a very warm wel come Our thanks go to Miss Betts, Mrs Kelly, Miss E J Mitchell and all House mistresses for their support and co-operation in all our activities and we also thank the Senior girls who have helped us in little ways throughout the year

Thanks to the leadership and organisation of our Sports Captain, Doreen Kanter, Fitchett has been very successful in sports activities this year After a very good start in First Term with victories in Baseball, the Senior and Middle and also the Lower Middle Athletic Sports and the First Term Senior and Middle Swimming Sports Our successes dwindled in Second Term in the Hockey, Basket ball and Tennis matches but revived in Third Term with success in the Lower Middle Swimming Sports Thanks go to all girls who faithfully sup ported our teams and especially to our Life-saving Representative, Lynette Lamb, who has given a great deal of time in training the girls for their Life-saving examinations

The idea of House Colours was introduced this year and the following Fitchett girls received their colours at the beginning of Third Term—Gillian Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Janice Beilby, Pamela Bowyer Elizabeth Duncan, Doreen Kanter, Lynette Lamb, Glenda McMillan, Anne Walton, Judith Wilkinson It is hoped that another pre sentation will take place later this term Con gratulations to all these girls and all those who received their School Colours

Great enthusiasm was shown in the Choral Contests this year, and we managed to rise vic torious in the Senior House Contests This suc

cess was mainly due to the outstanding leadership and talent of our conductress, Janice Beilby, and pianist, Elizabeth Duncan The original item—a humorous song set to music by Elizabeth was sung so beautifully by Janice that she was persuaded to sing it again at the House Party to the delight of all present

In the Middle Choral Contests, we came second to Cato and we commend the conductress, Ruth Arnold, and pianist, Meredith Day, and all helpers, for their hard work which was well rewarded Our congratulations to Cato for their success

Our Debating team was successful in First Term in convincing Berry that private schools do have a place in the democracy but did not manage in Third Term to show Cato that the Press should mould rather than reflect public opinion Thanks go especially to Gillian, the leader, and to Janice, and Josephine, for fine debating.

Special thanks must be given to our Middle School leaders—Dorothea Cooke and Robin Williams and the Lower Middle Captains, Judith Knell and Keren Carless, for helpful work in their particular sections of the School

Thanks to all girls who have loyally supported the House and contributed to the success of this year and best wishes for the future

—Judith Wilkinson

Krome

Krome is still trying to achieve greater things and we hope that experience and extra enthusiasm next year will help us to do so.

W e are very grateful to that section of our House which is always loyal in sporting matters The Cricket team had one decisive victory and Basketball and Tennis teams brought distinction to the House by gaining top marks The Hockey team played enthusiastically but were not so suc cessful

The "Lower Middles" swam valiantly in the swimming sports and although placed third, they were in actual points very little behind the top House Much of our success in swimming and in Life-saving, where we are earning many points, is due to the work and encouragement of Jane Pincus and Anne Hartnett

In the musical field our leaders have not spared themselves in training choirs for Senior and Middle Contests. Margaret Adamson's leadership gave inspiration to the choir W e hope that with just a little extra effort on the part of the choir members, we shall do even better next year Janice Coleman and Judith Macdonald were able leaders for the Middle House choir

The thanks of the House go to Cherril Green wood, the Sports Captain, for the energy and efficiency she has shown in organising our teams for the year Thanks are extended also to the Middle and Lower Middle House officers for their work W e would also like to thank Miss Kellaway and the other House mis tresses for the help and encouragement they have given in our various activities

The House congratulates all those girls who were awarded House Colours, the first to be awarded in the history of the School Those who received them at House Assembly were Cherril Greenwood, Alison Steele, Judy Burdett, Cather ine Lee, Heather McLaurin, Jane Pincus, Lynette Shattock, Davida Switson, and Elizabeth Webster Further awards will be made at the end of this term.

There is only one way any House can do its best and that is by the close co-operation of all its members W e would like to leave this thought with Krome girls to act as a spur for the future —Alison Steele

Further Awards of House Colours.

Berry: Joan Kniese, Elizabeth Richardson, Helen Robert

Cato: Wendy Orton, Barbara Taylor, Barbara Tonkin

Fitchett: Jill Clarke, Elizabeth Delbridge, Julie Robertson, Margaret Kidd Krome: Mabel Boyle, Anne Hartnett

Boarders' Notes

At the beginning of Term II, the Boarders were engrossed in their practices for Birthday Night which proceeded until 18th June, the great night

The Houses, Annesley and Epworth, have been very active this year and many team games have been played Annesley and Epworth both won one Basketball match and drew another In Hockey, they also drew but the Baseball went to Epworth and Annesley won two Tennis matches to Epworth's one Swimming sports were held on Saturday, 23rd October, and were a great success, and because the Houses have been so closely matched this year, the inevitable result was a draw. The two captains are planning an evening's enter tainment, which promises to be most enjoyable, at the end of the term.

This year, thirty-five girls have been attending the celebrity concerts and have heard many famous artists O n Sunday, 25th July, a group of girls attended a Chapel Service at Wesley College and all who were present were most impressed. A number of girls attended Miss Eileen O'Keefe's production of "Richard II " earlier in this term, and also a small group attended the Junior Sym phony Orchestra Concert on 22nd October

Although Show Day did not fall on a "Satur day Out," a group of boarders were able to go, and as the weather conditions were favourable, an enjoyable time was spent by all

O n Sunday, 24th October, sixteen girls were received as members into the Methodist Church at a service at Auburn, conducted by Dr. Wood .

The Boarders have been very active in raising funds for the Assembly Hall and our total sum so far is £83 From our stall last term we raised £7/14/ 7 and the kindness of Mr. Seymour enabled us to plan another film night on Friday, 12th November, and with the proceeds from this entertainment, we hope to have raised £100 for the year

At the beginning of Term III, we were very pleased to welcome into House, Sister Lucas, an Old Collegian, and we trust that her stay with us will be a happy one W e were also very pleased to welcome our two Senior Prefects, Gillian and Margaret, into the Boarding House and we hope that their last term at school is an enjoyable one.

W e would like to congratulate all those who took part in the Choral Contests, the School Play, and the various school sports teams during the year.

In conclusion, we would like to thank Dr Wood , Miss Ball and all the members of the Resident Staff for helping to make this year such an enjoy able one.

—Bernice Heffernan

BIRTHDA Y NIGH T

Birthday Night on Friday, 18th June, began in the customary way with a "high tea." The Dining Hall provided a very colourful picture with its decorations of balloons, streamers and silver stars. The tea, which consisted of salads, trifle and a three-tier birthday cake, was very enjoyable and that part of the evening ended with the reading of a great number of telegrams from old boarders all of which gave us encouragement for the con cert we had yet to present

The programme opened with an Eastern scene, a group of West Wing Juniors giving us "Th e Golden Journey to Samarkand," by Flecker, which proved to be a very good beginning This was followed by a delightful musical item entitled "With Jockey to the Fair," in which we saw young Jockey, in spite of her father's threats, courting Jenny, a young farm girl, at the County Fair In contrast to this, the next item was ex cerpts from the Shakespearian play, "The Taming of the Shrew," given by another group of West Wing Juniors and which showed surprising talent amongst the younger members of the House Un fortunately, this year, because of illness, the West Wing Seniors were unable to give an item, but their help was greatly appreciated behind stage East Wing's presentation of "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" was very impressive and amusing The various members of East Wing presented imposing figures as thieves and we were very

Grou p of Staff at Church House —Josephin e Brownrigg, H.Vi.c , Fitchett

fascinated by the "mechanical" action of the secret cave The programme closed with Upper Tower's item, "Th e Fitzgibbin Story," which told how good triumphs over evil when the villainous Sir Jasper found his reward for his wicked deeds

The evening ended with a most delicious sup per and much mirth.

In conclusion, we should like to thank Dr. and Mrs Wood , Miss Ball and especially the Mis tresses who gave up so much of their time to help us with our preparations for a very happy evening.

—Bernice Heffernan

Instrumental Trio took part in a varied pro gramme The total amount raised by the Quads in five weeks was £600 for the new Assembly Hall Appeal

Many Old Collegians have assisted us splendidly in this appeal, and we hope that by Speech Night a further substantial amount will be handed to Dr Wood As we go to press, the Music School Fund for the Appeal has reached £1100

The Senior Music Recital was presented on 23rd July, and the Middle and Lower Middle Schools Recital on 5th November. Both programmes were of high standard, the latter promising well for the School's music of the future

The School Choir and Madrigal girls demon strated for a lecture given at the University under the auspices of the V.S.M.A on "Part Singing Throughout the School and its Relationship to the Madrigal Group," given by our Director on the last day of Second Term

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

-—Byron

The Music School has been very active throughout the year; our achievements in Term I were reported in the June issue of Silver and Green

Several members of our Music Staff have given recitals for the Assembly Hall Appeal; we sin cerely thank Mr Paul McDermott (violin) and Mr Mack Jost (piano), Miss Frances Cowper (vocal), Miss Isla Heywood (piano), Miss Gladys Cunliffe and Miss Eileen Maley (piano duets), Miss Lorna Schurmann (violin) and Miss Beth Doery (piano).

During the last week of Term I, our Lower Middle School Choir, under the guidance of Miss Alison Hall, took part in the U.S.M.A Primary School's Music Festival

The Music School nominated Mr Ivor Dorum, Mr. Mack Jost, Mr. Gordon McKeown and Mr. Paul McDermott to represent them as the "Quads" in the "Ugly Man Competition" for the Assembly Hall Appeal. W e were most grateful to them for their willing assistance

Some lunch-hour efforts were arranged in Fitchett Hall to augment our funds Mr Mack Jost gave us two "jazz" recitals which attracted full houses and showed that the Music School is up-to-date, and some members of School Staff, under the able direction of Miss Barbara Sutton and Miss Mary Slater, produced a most entertaining concert and a repeat performance was demanded Amongst the efforts for this appeal, the Music School arranged its first official Dance, which proved an outstanding success W e sincerely thank Mr Dorum and his band for the splendid music they provided and Miss Marie Rowland for her interest and help

The crowning of the "Ugly Man " took place in the Hawthorn Town Hall on 29th July The Quads were the winners and each was presented with a silver dish Our Madrigal Group and

At Back-to-School Day, the usual Music and Speech programme was given Wh y were there so few (Did Girls present? Jubilee Year, too!

O n 26th August, the Senior House Music Con test was held and congratulations go to Fitchett House on their win The Middle House Music Contest took place on 28th October, Cato being victorious A good standard was reached in both contests

The Methodist Tradition in the series of ses sions, "Music in Worship," over 3AR, was broad cast on Sunday, 17th October, at 9.30 a.m., by Dr Wood , assisted by the Canterbury Methodist Church Choir and our School Choir

A large party of Music students has regularly attended the Celebrity Contests, and a party also attended Mr Mack Jost's recital in the Assembly Hall.

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 22nd October. W e are glad to know that several of our girls are going to the Annual Music Camp to be held at Geelong Gram mar School in January

The Choir and Madrigal girls have had num bers of invitations to sing on various occasions, but have unfortunately been unable to accept many, owing to our very busy school life The Madrigal Singers have a Young Australia broad cast over 3LO on 25th November, at 1.30 p.m

Sir Bernard Heinze and the A.B.C have in vited the School to take part in a Festival of Church Music which is to be held in St. Paul's Cathedral from 27th November to 11th Decem ber The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Society and the Victorian Symphony Orchestra will give the major part, under the direction of Sir Ber nard W e are to provide a Christmas programme on Sunday, 5th December, at 3 p.m., and we will use some of these prepared works for Speech Night. W e are enjoying the preparation especi ally the Stanford "T e Deum" in Bb, which is not easy for school girls

Many girls are doing Matriculation Music, and we wish them luck in the approaching exams Our A.M.E.B examination results are recorded

Second

Front Row : Margaret Day, Wend

Absent: Judith Vertigan, Coralie

below W e congratulate all and especially the nine girls who reached 100% !

W e are sorry to say goodbye to Miss Edith Tombs, Miss Isla Heywood and Mr. Ivor Dorum, who are leaving us at the end of the term Miss Tombs has been with us for many years and we wish her every happiness in her retirement W e wish the others every success in their new work W e were glad to welcome back Miss Audrey Walklate at the half-term after her six months overseas, and we thank Miss Valda Vaughan for her assistance during Miss Walklate's absence The School will be interested to know that Miss Joan Bazeley, Mus.Bac., B.A., Mus Dip Organ, Dip.Ed., London, is returning to our Staff once again W e can assure her of a warm welcome She will have charge of all the Mus Appreciation work and take over the other work which Mr. Dorum has done during the past two years

The orchestra has progressed this year under Mr Paul McDermott's direction, and we thank him most sincerely for his help Next year, it is hoped that we will have French Horn and Trum pet students, who will in time be members of our orchestra W e still need more strings—who will volunteer to take up a stringed instrument?

So we come to the close of another year T o all members of Staff and especially to Miss Flockart,

we extend our warmest thanks for all their help, guidance and encouragement throughout the year

—Wend y Renkin

Music Examination Results, 1954

Piano

Grade VII—Honours: Elizabeth Cowan, Jane Elton, Jacqueline Peace, Margaret Scott Credit: Kaye Phipps, Carmel Gottlieb, Janice Beilby, Paddy Dixson. Pass: Elizabeth Duncan, Elizabeth Milnes

Grade VI—Honours: Margaret Day, Judith McDonald, Eril Hutton. Credit: Jill Corless, Gil lian Cook, Lynette Tocknell Pass: Belle Rowland, Nola Peddle, Elaine Schuch

Grade V—Honours: Judith Walker, Meredith Day, Joy Webb, Amy Ling, Susan Holmes, Jil lian Major, Katherine Nicholls, Viola Tsiang, Jeanette White. Credit: Fairlie Dreverman, Rhonda Harris, Marli Albiston, Julienne Harry, Diane Lloyd, Felicity Robertson, Helen Brown, Glenys Griffiths, Ruth Arnold, Margaret Hawley, Myrna Shore, Judith Webb Pass: Stephanie Tasker, Lynette Macleod, Rae Trinnick, Dione Schultze

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

M.L.C MADRIGA L SINGERS , 195 4

Back Row : Belle Rowland, Hele n Williams, Wendy Renkin, Bernice Heffernan, Jane Elton, Jacqueline Peace, Margaret Kent, Glenis Granger, Rhonda Harris

Row : Mary Williamson, Elizabeth Milnes, Janice Beilby, Paddy Dixson, Elizabeth Cowan, Rosemary Brisbane

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Frecker

Grade IV—Honours: Elaine Harris, Grace Ing, Elizabeth Lade, Noala Yen, Pam Gale, Alison Wharington Credit: Pamela Hindley, Mary Wil liamson, Marea Schuch, Kay Hewitt, Gilda Rich ards, Barbara Diprose, Faye Nicholas, Wendy Veitch, Janice Hughes, Joan Kniese, Patricia Lewis, Jill Price, Lois Weeks. Pass: Rosalie Adams, Betty Bottoms, Jill Carter, Nike Demetrie, Mar garet Langstreth

Grade III—Credit: Valerie Lucas, Pauline Morgan, Merle Fort, Susan Webber, Janice Martin, Diana Schultze, Margaret Condon, Mari lyn Conroy, Margaret Davies, Mary Ellen Nicholas, Gail Taylor Pass: Pixie Dixson, Margaret Ralton, Judith Cockrem, Glenys Lord

Grade II—Honours: Annette Meller, Susanne Rankin, Elaine Lade Credit: Shona Phillips, Bar bara Rentoul, Helen McQueen, Judy Plummer, Jillian Campbell, Robin Walters Pass: Heather Brown, Margaret Phillipson, Janice Cockrem, Esma Kubeil, Lynette Stokes, Enid Sommerfeld, Marcia Beaumont, Yvonne Greer

Grade I—Honours: Dawn Schultze, Florence Ferguson, Jeanette Uhl, Roslyn Webster Credit: Beris Turnley, Margaret Hagger, Diane Hancock, Mary Johnston Pass: Margaret Dunn, Margaret McLaren, Susan Stevens, Jillian Longmuir, Des ley Gare, Helen Watters, Marion Mock.

Preliminary—Honours: Barbara Hulme Credit: Terrell Taylor, Anne Lawson, Hilma McQueen Pass: Elizabeth Tully

Violin

Grade III—Credit: Jennifer Dew Grade I—Credit: Judith Knell, Diana Schultze Preliminary—Pass: Doreen Diprose

Cello

Grade III—Honours: Lesley Slade Grade II—Honours: Janice Coleman

Flute

Grade VI—Credit: Alwyn Jones Grade IV—Credit: Ruth Paton Pass: Gwen Lidgett

Clarinet

Grade V—Credit: Dora Cattanach

Oboe

Grade VI—Credit: Wendy Renkin

Singing

Grade—Credit: Janice Beilby.

Theory V I

Grade VI—Credit: Alwyn Jones.

Grade V—Honours: Jane Elton, Helen Purves, Paddy Dixson, Margaret Lidgett Credit: Nola Peddle Pass: Elizabeth Cowan, Jacqueline Peace, Janice Beilby, Jill Corless

Grade IV—Honours: Lois Weeks, Lynette Macleod, Lesley Slade, Barbara Diprose, Leonie Day, Felicity Robertson, Carmel Gottlieb Credit: Helen Brown, Jeanette White, Lynette Tocknell, Margaret Day, Elaine Schuch, Fairlie Dreverman, Jocelyn Cornell Pass: Dione Schultze

Grade III—Honours: Ruth Arnold, Elizabeth Sampson, Pauline Morgan, Kaye Phipps, Mere dith Day, Gillian Lennox, Amy Ling, Elizabeth Chambers, Credit: Joan Kniese, Gwen Lidgett, Viola Chiang, Dora Cattanach Pass: Julienne Harry, Jillian Major, Joy Webb, Judith McDon ald, Mary Williamson, Barbara Hamilton.

Grade II—Honours: Margaret Fitzgerald, Pamela Gale, Airdrie Hutton, Patricia Lewis, Mar garet Phillipson, Janice Coleman, Noala Yen, Judith Sandow, Grace Ing, Doreen Diprose, Lynette Helmer, Valma Millard, Jocelyn Moon Credit: Keren Corless, Wendy McGain. Pass: Janet Kirton

Grade I—Honours: Pamela Cornell, Margaret Hawley, Janice Hughes, Myra Langford, Ruth Millikan, Ruth Pollard, Margaret Ralton, Jean Waters, Alison Wharington, Bronwen Stainsby, Diana Schultze, Alison Fitzgerald

Musical Perception

Grade V—Honours: Elizabeth Milnes Credit: Eve McLennan

Grade IV—Honours: Patricia Hand Credit: Susan Holmes

Grade III—Honours: Elaine Harris, Elizabeth Lade, Gilda Richards, Marjory Grant, Glenys Griffiths, Diane Lloyd, Katherine Nicholls, Pamela Hindley. Credit: Christine Adamthwaite, Mar garet Hawley, Rosalie Adam, Kay Hewitt Pass: Joy Stephenson

Art of Speech Notes

"Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words."—Apocrypha

The speech students have again contributed greatly to school functions during this year.

At the annual Church Service, held in the Auburn Church, a group of girls read the Old Testament lesson, and the Joint-Senior Prefects read the New Testament lesson

Back-to-School Day this year featured speech work on its programme One group of girls recited Humbert Wolfe's "Th e Return of the Fairy" and a smaller group gave an amusing cautionary tale, "Percival Prout."

During this term, the Art of Speech Examina tions were held with good results for all con cerned W e should like to thank the Speech Staff for their invaluable aid in this direction

Later in the term, there will be a Speech Re cital held during a lunch-hour, and the programme will consist of both individual and group verse speaking.

Altogether the Speech School has had a very successful year and all the girls would like to thank Miss Dwyer for help during the year.

—J Stahl

Art of Speech Examination Results

Preliminary—Credit: Elizabeth Murray-More, Judith Wilson

Grade I—Honours: Margaret Lancaster, Alison Tudor, Adrienne Holzer, Lorraine Shipman Credit: Anne de Jersey, Carolyn Hutchings, Jen

nifer Pittard, Patricia Phillips, Jill Renison, Anita Mahemoff Pass: Heather Allan, Janice Hawes, Kay Nairn, Sandra Smorgon, Shirley Marshman,' Jillian Cohen, Bronwen Lloyd, Lynette Fisher, Angela Layh, Barbara Douglas, Deirdre Oatley

Grade II—Honours: Jillian Holm, Diane Hum phrey, Rhonda Harris Credit: Jillian Levick, Jennifer Robinson, Judith Pittard, Sandra Epstein, Joan Cathcart, Pass: Jennifer Lamble, Claire Furneaux, Sue Goldsworthy, Margaret Papst, Anne Thwaites, Pamela McPherson

Grade III—Honours: Barbara Heep Credit: Mary Taylor, Judith Macleod Grade I V (Practice) Honours: Elizabeth Mansfield, Helen Carthew Credit: Janet Stahl Grade I V (Theory)—Honours: Helen Carthew. Credit: Elizabeth Manfield, Janet Stahl.

Dramatic Art Notes

The study of Dramatic Art helps people to understand and appreciate the emotions and ideas of others It is always a popular part of school life, and this year it has been increasingly so There is a very large group from the Lower Ill's and Ill's, one for the Lower IV's and IV's (under the direction of Mrs. Leith), a Sub-Intermediate Group (taken by Miss Illingworth), and a Senior Section This last group is particularly large, and as usual, has had to be divided. Often requests are received from Junior School pupils to study

Dramatic Art This shows the interest taken by even the youngest in this aspect of school life

During the early part of the year we learned to move about the stage, to express various emotions, and to work as a team. Often an uninvited audi ence watches our practices from the cloisters, ft is usually quiet and seems interested in the proceed ings, as it stands there for indefinite periods.

A start was made with the School Play as soon as we returned to school after the First Term holidays. The play chosen this year was "Saint Joan," by Bernard Shaw—a very difficult work Many practices and much consistent hard work was necessary before we even approached Miss Dwyer's idea of perfection, but judging by reports, the audience was well satisfied with our efforts In fact, never before have more letters been received in praise of the production W e deeply appreciate these expressions of interest and we are includ ing a few extracts from letters received which we thought might be interesting to all Many indivi dual actresses received much praise but a few general comments only have been selected for publication

"Very sincere congratulations to everybody on the beautiful production of 'Saint Joan.' Every detail fitted perfectly into the whole, not one weak spot "

."The speech was wonderfully clear and rhythmic; we caught every syllable, yet there was no 'mouthing.' I found myself thinking what a great language English is "

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."The play held and thrilled one with its tenseness T o put across the air and manner of the worldly, wily diplomat and the ecclesiastical approach of the Middle Ages was a great achieve ment for a number of teenage schoolgirls who have not had experience of the world "

."It was a very great achievement to have every word so clearly and naturally spoken, but it was even greater experience to have the girls enter into their parts so fully that one was never con scious that the people on the stage were other than the characters they portrayed Thank you for a deeply moving performance A truly memor able evening, full of highlights."

The Dramatic Society is most appreciative of these letters, which express for us what we owe, as always, to Miss Dwyer

—Margaret Anderson

Cast of School Play

Robert de Baudricourt

Barbara Rice

Steward Jill Martin

Joan Alison Steele

Betrand de Poulengey Helen Dodgshun

Monseigneur de la Tremouille Janice Beilby

The Archbishop of Rheims Janice Horley

Page Barbara Sleep

Gilles de Rais Helen Carthew

Captain La Hire Helen Purves

Th e Dauphin Mary Taylor

The Duchess de la Tremouille Wilma Garrett

Dunois

Anne Harvey Page Wendy Finch

Richard de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick Gillian Anderson

John de Stogumber Lorelia Leggett Page Rosalie Alexander

The Bishop of Beauvais Mary Womersley

The Inquisitor Margaret Anderson Canon John D'Estivet Lynette Jacobsen Canon de Courcelles Judith Wilkinson Ladvenu Elizabeth Manfield

The Executioner Jeanette White Soldiers Josephine Brownrigg, Wendy Taylor Assessors—• Ruth Harvey, Dalys Hearn, Wendy Fox, Nan dina Johnson, Paddy Dixson, Roslyn Crellin, Jennifer Murphy, Patricia St John Scribes Valerie Bacon, Delwyn Smith

Lords and Ladies of the Court— Mavis Tompkins, Rosalind Johns, Celia Coffey, Margaret Hadley, Heather Allen, Terrill Sloss, Helen Ward, Lurline Goff, Lorelle Goff, Marcia Walker.

Page Beverley Price

The Cover for the programme of this Play was designed by M McLean H.VI.c, Cato, and is reproduced on page 50

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

A SCEN E FRO M TH E SCHOO L PLA Y

A Note from a Member of the Audience

Once again, we have to thank Miss Dwyer and the girls of the Dramatic Society for giving us an unforgettable evening Although all the roles, with the exception of two or three, were supposed to be played by men, there was scarcely a false note throughout the play and for some of the girls, it was their first stage experience

Alison Steele played the title role with an assurance and feeling that was most impressive and often moving From her first entrance to her last exit, she was most convincing as the simple country girl who led the French army to victory

Excellent performances were also given by Anne Harvey as Dunois, the leader of the French; Gil lian Anderson as Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick; Janice Horley as the Archbishop of Rheims; Mary Womersley as the Bishop of Beauvais; and Mar garet Anderson as the Inquisitor

Several impressions remain more clearly in my mind than others: Robert de Baudricourt's blus tering and the Steward's placating humbleness; the bombast and rage of Monseigneur de la Tremouille, the weak rudeness of the Dauphin, con trasting with the calm of the Archbishop; Dunois' sudden eagerness at the sight of a kingfisher, and the extreme pertness of all the pages John de Stogumber's terrible grief and agony of repent ance, and above all, the touching faith of Joan.

Miss Dwyer's fine direction was most evident in the group scenes and I am sure that I am speak ing for the whole audience when I offer my heartiest congratulations to her and to the cast.

—M . Mcl.

JOA N (Al'so n Steele)

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

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Athletic Notes

Only three members of the 1953 Athletic Team returned this year but the other places were soon well filled by eager runners. Mrs. Holloway trained the Seniors this year and Mrs Keyser the Juniors

The members of the Senior team were J Dew, E Webster, J Barthold, K Phipps, J Miller, E Jackson, A. Browne and B. Slade (capt.).

On Sports Day, we competed in the Inter-school Relay, but did not do well W e congratulate the winning teams—Korowa, 1; Tintern, 2; and M.L.C. (Elsternwick), 3.

There was also the House v School Relay, the most cheered event of the day The School team for that race was J Barthold, K Phipps, E Jackson, A. Browne, J. Miller, S. Manning (capt.), J. Risby and P Buckland The House team consisted of J Dew, E Webster, J Broadbent, N Kub'eil, E. Kubeil, J. Hammon, T. Sharpe and B. Slade (capt.) House was victorious this year and we wish them best of luck for the future

This year we also ran at the University Sports and proved that we could do better, by winning the Relay and coming second in the Representative Race

The Junior team ran on Sports Day and came second. M.C.E.G.G.S. were first and Korowa third. The team was C Lee (capt.), J Haggar, C Furneaux, B Shaw, R Williams, L Mansfield, G Palmer and L. McConnell.

W e thank Mrs Holloway and Mrs Keyser for training us First Term and and very good wishes go to next year's team.

—Beverley Slade.

Baseball Notes

This year the House Baseball matches finished a week before the School matches were to begin, and from watching these House matches, Miss Perkins was able to choose about sixteen girls who had played well. After practising hard, the final team was chosen Members of the team were: Doreen Kanter (capt., pitcher), Margot Burdett (catcher), Anne Walton (1st base), Davida Swit son (3rd base), June Trembath (short stop), Eliza beth O'Neill (l.o.f.), Marigold McLean (c.o.f.), Judith Miller (r.o.f.) and Julie Robertson and Margaret Anderson, who played three matches each on 2nd base.

The Junior team, coached by Miss Miller and captained by Claire Furneaux, showed great keenness and included some very promising players

The results of the matches were:

Seniors—M.C.E.G.G.S. d. M.L.C., 18-9; M.L.C. d Clyde, 12-10; Fintona d M.L.C., 9-6; P.L.C d

M.L.C., 13-10; M.L.C d Morongo, 12-5; ML C d. Geelong C.E.G.G.S., 12-7.

Juniors—M.C.E.G.G.S d M.L.C., 14-12 P.L.C d M.L.C., 7-3; M.L.C d Morongo, 7-5; M.L.C d Geelong C.E.G.G.S., 9-5

Congratulations are extended to the following girls, who were awarded their colours: Anne Wal ton and Davida Switson (re-dates), Margot Bur dett and Doreen Kanter

W e wish to thank Miss Perkins for her valu able help throughout the season and to wish the teams of 1955 a happy and successful season

—Doreen Kanter

Basketball Notes

The Basketball team this year, when finally chosen, was composed of Bev Slade (G.), Anne Walton (A.) , Yvonne Deeble (A.W.) , Margaret Anderson (capt., C.), Judith Miller (O.W.) , Cherril Greenwood (D., vice-capt.), Lynette Shat tock (D.G.) Owing to injuries sustained by some team members, several changes were made during the season Julie Robertson and Elizabeth Web ster played in several matches

Many girls attended practices at the beginning of the term but the numbers slowly dwindled There remained, however, a sufficient number of girls to constitute three teams

Practices as usual were designed to produce team work among the players, and to give experie ence for match play

The second and third Senior teams had success ful seasons They were captained by Pat Gellie and Barbara Clark respectively

The Juniors, captained by Cath Lee, showed great promise this year

The results of the matches played by the first team last season were as follows: M.L.C d PL C 13-7; M.L.C d Geelong C.E.G.G.S., 25-2; M.L.C d Morongo, 14-10; M.L.C drew with M.C.E.G.G.S., 13-13; M.L.C d St Catherine's, 24-23; M.L.C d Fintona, 12-9; 21-20; M.L.C d Lauriston, 13-12; M.L.C drew with Korowa, 16 16; M.L.C d Siena, 27-12; M.L.C d Traralgon High School, 37-3

This last match was very enjoyable The girls from Traralgon came to Melbourne especially to play us and we hope they enjoyed their brief visit

W e extend our grateful thanks to Miss Miller and Miss Kirby for coaching our teams during a very successful season

—M Anderson

Cricket Notes

Early in Third Term cricket practices com menced. This sport, which was introduced into the school six years ago, has aroused the interest of more girls each year This can be seen by the number who flocked to the oval at lunchtime and after school to practise for the House matches W e are very fortunate to have a turf wicket and two turf practice wickets

It was decided this year that each House match would take four afternoons so that one or two

BASKET-BAL

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

L TEAM , 1954

Back Row: Ann e Walton, Cherril Greenwood, Margaret Anderson (capt.)> Judith Miller, Yvonn e Deeble

Front Row: Lynette Shattock, Elizabeth Webster, Julie Robertson, Beverley Slade

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

HOCKE Y TEAM , 195 4

Back Row: Margaret Thomson , Catherine Field, Glenda McMTan , Di^na Yorston (captain), Gil ian Anderson, Marion N'xon , Elizabeth O'Neill

Front Row: Marlene Ashman, Yvonn e Burns, Margaret H rons

Absent: Pauline Wright

innings could be completed This proved highly successful as it enabled many girls to watch and support the teams

The results of the House matches are as fol lows: Krome—93 runs d Fitchett—41 runs Fit chett—39 runs d Berry—24 runs Cato—55 runs d Krome—50 runs Cato—71 runs d Fitchett— 31 runs Berry, 1st innings, 33 runs; Krome, 23 runs; 2nd innings, Berry, 64 runs; Krome, 33 runs This was the only match where two innings were completed, and it resulted in a win for Berry The highlight of this match was in the second innings when Krome made 33 runs in 20 minutes.

Later in the term it is hoped that a School team will be chosen to play MacRobertson Girls' High School This year there are many promising cricketers, especially among the younger girls.

W e would like to thank Miss Perkins for her expert coaching and advice, and Miss Miller, Mrs Stephens, and Miss Perkins for their patient umpiring, and to the House teams and School team of next year we wish the best of luck

—Davida Switson

Hockey Notes

Early in Second Term, about thirty eager hockey enthusiasts attended the first practice to try for the Senior team There were only three girls back from last year's "firsts" and there was much competition for the vacant positions W e were very disappointed that the first match against M.C.E.G.G.S was postponed

After much adjusting of positions, the final team chosen was: Goal-keeper, Gillian Anderson; R.B., Margaret Thomson; L.B., Pauline Wright; R.H.B., Marion Nixon; C.H.B., Elizabeth O'Neill; L.H.B., Yvonne Burns; R.W., Margaret Hirons; R.I., Diana Yorston (capt.) ; C.F., Cath Field; L.I., Marlene Ashman (vice-capt.) ; and L.W., Glenda McMillan.

Colours were awarded to Elizabeth O'Neill, Marion Nixon and Margaret Thomson, to whom we offer our congratulations

It rained a good deal during the season and many practices and a few matches were put off because of it Our sincere thanks go to Mrs Holloway for selecting and coaching the team and also to Mrs Keyser for training the Juniors, who trained well and enthusiastically

Results of the matches were: Tintern d M.L.C., 3-0; Korowa d M.L.C., 2-0; Hermitage d M.L.C., 6-0; Morongo d M.L.C., 2-0; M.L.C drew with Traralgon High School, 1-1

Results of the "seconds" matches: Hermitage d M L.C., 2-0; Morongo d M.L.C., 3-0; M.L.C d Fintona, 1-0

—Diana Yorston

Tennis Notes

Tennis practices began at the start of Second Term, and because of the enthusiasm of many girls, they were well attended and competition was keen

The team this year is young and will provide a good foundation for the future It consisted of :

•—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

BASEBAL L TEAM , 1954

L to R.: Dorccn Kanter (capt.) June Trembath, Margot Burdett, Marigold McLean Elizabeth O'Neill

Ann e Walton, Julie Robertson, Davida Switson, Judith Miller, Margaret Anderson

First pair: Marigold McLean, Davida Switson (capt.); second pair: Lynette Lamb, Claire Fur neaux; third pair: Margaret Rickarby, Helen Michell; fourth pair: Helen Dodgshun, Wendy Woolcott

Colours were awarded to all the members of the team who are to be warmly congratulated

Although we were not premiers, we had a very successful year W e defeated Morongo, P.L.C and Kinderaarten Training College, but we did not play M.C.E.G.G.S as a suitable date was not

available W e lost to the Hermitage by a narrow margin

The seconds, captained by Pat Waycott and also the Junior teams had a successful year and their play is of a very high standard

In conclusion, the team would like to thank Miss Perkins and Mrs Stephens for their invalu able help and interest during the term

T o the team of 1955 we wish the best of luck

—Davida Switson

TENNI S TEAM , 1954

L to R.: Margaret Rickarby, Helen Dodgshun, Wend y Woolcott , Claire Furneaux, Davida Switson (capt.) Marigold McLean, Lynette Lamb, Helen Michell

Umpire and Player at "Wimbledon. " 1904

Diary of the First Party's Trip To

Tasmania

Thursday, 2nd September:

Under the care of Miss Perkins and Miss Hall, the first group (33 girls )left Essendon at 7.15 a.m., breakfasting on the plane and arriving at Western Junction at 9 a.m., after a smooth, but still exciting flight. Unfortunately it was raining, but this did not depress us and after "settling in" at our headquarters, either Trevallyn House or Rathemane, we had lunch and then spent the afternoon exploring Launceston At 5 p.m., the second batch of girls in our party arrived, in charge of Mrs Keyser and Mrs Clahr, rather travel weary as their flight had not been as smooth as ours That evening we all went into Launceston to the pictures, seeing "Knock on Wood. "

Friday, 3rd September:

A morning walk to Cataract Gorge on the South Esk River tired most of us, but the turbulent and muddy waters rushing between high rock walls were an awe-inspiring sight After lunch, we had a free afternoon, during which we ex plored Launceston, both on foot and by trolley bus

Saturday, 4th September:

U p bright and early, we said good-bye to Laun ceston, and set out in two Pioneer buses for our East Coast trip Passing through rather hilly country, scattered with tussocky grass and fallen logs and providing pasture for sheep and dairy cattle, we stopped at Derby for lunch Derby is a small mining town on the Cascade River, which was in flood, and is 58 miles from Launceston, in the north-east corner of Tasmania After lunch we continued, passing through other old mining towns such as Moorina and Weelsborough until we reached St. Helen's, a small cray-fishing centre on George Bay Most of us stayed here overnight, although a few had to continue on to St Mary's because of accommodation difficulties.

Sunday, 5th September:

A few braver ones rose early for a quick walk before we left for Swansea, arriving there in time for lunch Swansea is a very pretty fishing port, situated on Oyster Bay, with massive red granite mountains, the Hazards, in the background That afternoon, we walked along the beach, scrambling over rocks and taking innumerable photos, and in the evening attended the service at St Michael's Church of England.

Monday, 6th September:

U p early again, we scrambled into the waiting buses and set off for Port Arthur, travelling along the coast and passing several small but interesting islands on the way A mid-morning break at Buck land enabled us to see St John's Church of Eng land, which is famous for its beautiful window and interesting for its very old graves, many of them belonging to early convicts From Eaglehawk Neck, a narrow strip of land between Storm and Shark Bays, which joins the Tasman Peninsula with the rest of Tasmania, we obtained a wonder ful view At Port Arthur, we stayed at a rather ricketty old hotel-—quite in keeping with the ruins, and after lunch, set out to explore them Although they are interesting, they are also depressing—so much so, that a couple of girls were sure they heard the bell of the Model Prison ring at mid night!

Tuesday, 7th September:

Leaving Port Arthur for Hobart, we visited the Devil's Kitchen, Tasman's Arch and the Blow hole, all natural rock formations, on the way, and arrived at our Hobart headquarters, Heath orn's Hotel, in time for lunch That afternoon we visited Mt Wellington, which was snow-capped, but also freezing cold; while we were going up the narrow windy road to the summit it even began to snow and for many, this was a new experience Unfortunately cloud obscured the view of Hobart, but we still had great fun—throwing snowballs, sinking in drifts and getting remarkably wet

Wednesday,

8th September:

A morning visit to the Cadbury-Fry-Pascall factory at Claremont was great fun—it was inter esting and rather profitable, for we were all given as many samples as we could eat (which is quite a lot, where schoolgirls are concerned!) W e con tinued on to New Norfolk, on extremely pretty and typically English town, on the Derwent River, but unfortunately we were running late, and did not have time to stop and explore That afternoon was free, so Hobart was invaded by crowds of grey clad M.L.C girls, who either shopped or saw the sights

Thursday, 9th September:

Another free morning, during which some again explored Hohart, but most went by ferry to the suburb of Bellerive and came home across the Pontoon Bridge, some even walking (the hardier ones). After lunch, Kingston beach was visited and as it was a lovely day, many wished they had their "bathers." That evening we packed, or tried to, for next morning we were to depart.

Friday, 10th September:

Again we were up with the lark, and the first group had breakfast and were packed in the buses by 8 a.m The second group was a little more for tunate however, for they left for Western Junction later in the morning. Travelling through Central Tasmania along the Midlands Highway, we passed through Jericho, on the Jordan, Tunbridge, Ross, Campbelltown and Evandale, and finally reached Western Junction in what seemed like record time It was a perfect day for flying, and after a smooth, clear trip, we at last reached Melbourne, both sorry and glad that our holiday was over

I know that all the members of the first party thank Miss Perkins and Mrs Keyser, Mrs Clahr and Miss Hall, for helping us to have such a wonderful trip, a trip we shall always remember

—Barbara Taylor, H.VI c, Cato

Diary of the Second Party's Trip To Tasmania

Sunday, 5th September:

Two mistresses and 37 girls, all excited and hopeful, left by plane for Western Junction One member of the party was nearly left behind, but arrived just in time—Father broke the speed limit to get her to the aerodrome!

We arrived at Western Junction right on time after a smooth trip and those who had not flown before were thrilled by their new experience (with the exception of one) At Embassy Lodge, which was the headquarters for our stay in Launceston, we inspected our rooms—tested springs and so on—and then had tea In the evening we went to the Patterson Street Church, and after the service saw some films showing various aspects of Foreign Mission work We returned to Embassy Lodge, where all of us went to bed, and some of us went to sleep!

Monday, 6th September:

In the morning we went shopping, and "saw the sights" of Launceston The people of this quiet city must have thought that they were being invaded by girls in grey uniform In the after noon, the party went by bus to Cataract Gorge, where we walked for miles (so it seemed), and marvelled at the turbulence of the South Esk River We returned to the Lodge for tea and then trotted off to the pictures.

We saw "Knock on Wood, " which echoed our light-hearted attitude Needless to say just about everyone slept well that night Tuesday, 7th September:

"An d so we say farewell to beautiful Laun ceston " Our bus, (which was quickly chris tened "Esmeralda"), plus Don the driver, arrived on the doorstep early in the morning. We were soon on our way, some of the members being rather tired as they had got up at about 6 a.m to go for an early morning stroll. We passed M.L.C. Laun ceston on our way out of that city

We had lunch at Derby, at a very old and rather peculiar hotel with an out-of-tune piano. Board ing "Esmeralda" again we travelled on to St

Helen's, chasing rainbows on the way. The night was spent at St Helen's, which is on the east coast, and which everyone considered to be a lovely town We had a wonderful time playing games in the evening, with Miss Tyler and Miss Lardner giving green stars to the place-getters in the games

Wednesday, 8th September:

Some energetic members again rose bright and early and went for an invigorating walk After breakfast we set out by bus for Swansea, arriving there in time for lunch Our rooms were all in one wing of the hotel, which seemed to be very large We had to walk for miles to get to our rooms. After lunch we went exploring, and spent quite a considerable time in a grave-yard, which was in the middle of a golf course. We again played games in the evening and gradually made our way to bed

Thursday, 9th September:

"Esmeralda" was loaded bright and early as we had to complete the 110-odd miles to Port Arthur before lunch We were rather reluctant to leave Swansea, but at the same time we were looking for ward to seeing Port Arthur. We called in at Buck land to see the historic window in St John's

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Devil's Kitchen, Eaglehawk Neck, 7th September —Dian a Gallus, Diplom a A , Fitchett

Church Unfortunately the old guide, whose jokes are so well known, was not at Port Arthur, but we were shown the ruins by another very capable guide The ruins were very interesting and pic turesque, but someone else is sure to describe them, so I won't try

The hotel we stayed at was about as ancient as the ruins—at least its beds seemed to be Most of the party spent a rather precarious night, being afraid to move in case something or other col lapsed

Friday, 10th September:

"Esmeralda" decided that she didn't want to take us to Hobart, and we thought we would be stranded among the ruins Don, however, tickled her interior, and "Essie" finally decided to comply with our wishes. W e inspected the Blowhole, Tas man's Arch, and the Devil's Kitchen on the way from Port Arthur to Hobart and felt awed by their grandeur and atmosphere of cruelty.

W e arived at "Heathorn's Hotel" in time for lunch, after which we toured Hobart on foot Four members were lucky enough to see Hobart from the top of the new Commonwealth Bank, while others went for rides on the trams or simply walked and shopped In the evening, the whole party went for a ferry trip from Hobart to Belle rive, and saw the city as one glitter of light

Saturday, 11th September:

After breakfast, we went by Pioneer bus to Kingston, where we saw a miniature Blowhole On the way we visited the Shot Tower, which a number of brave members climbed Their efforts were re warded by the magnificent view they obtained from the top. W e were very interested to find no trace of real slums in the parts of Hobart we saw

There was still some snow on Mt Wellington, •so in the afternoon, we set off in "Esmeralda," whose insides had been rehabilitated, to reach the top of this mountain It was freezing on the top, but we had wonderful fun throwing snowballs, floundering knee-deep in the drifts, and getting

wet through. W e all arrived safely back at the hotel, where we dried our dripping clothes, and ourselves

W e had a concert in the evening, everyone par ticipating in some item Miss Powell came to the concert, and we were all very pleased to see her again. After a hilarious hour or two and a game of "Bedlam" which decided the winner of the competition to see who gained the most green stars (the winner was Theonie Greenwood), Miss Tyler and Miss Lardner took the whole party to supper

Sunday, 12th September:

Our Pioneer bus called around again and took us for a drive to New Norfolk The hop fields, the Cadbury factory and the Australian Newsprint Mills at Boyer were pointed out to us on the way In New Norfolk, we visited the Bush Inn, where "Scenes that are Brightest," from the opera, "Maritana," was written W e then spent some time at the "Old Colony Inn," which is a delight ful old coffee inn which was formerly the home of an officer in the early days of Tasmania The bus deposited us on the doorstep of the hotel in time for lunch, after which meal we visited the Art Gallery and Museum

In the evening we attended the service at Wes ley Church, and a group of girls sang "Tho u Shepherd of Israel and Mine." After the ser vice, a number of girls stayed to Communion. When we arrived back at the hotel we reluctantly packed our bags in readiness for the next day's journey.

Monday, 13th September:

"Good-bye, good luck, good-bye, good luck, good-bye, good luck to you " None of us felt particularly bright as we drove out of Hobart, but our spirits soon revived as we travelled through the centre of Tasmania on our way to Western Junction. W e stopped at Campbell Town for lunch and then drove on to Hodspen, where we stopped to see Entally House Entally was the home of Hon. Thomas Reiby, formerly Archdeacon and Premier of Tasmania in 1876 It is a delightful old home which the Government has bought and has furnished with antique pieces

After inspecting Entally House, we boarded "Esmeralda" for the last time and drove to Western Junction W e presented Do n with a small gift in recognition of his services to us, and then we boarded the plane for Melbourne. The trip was beautifully smooth and we were all allowed to visit the cockpit for a short while W e were amazed at the number of dials, knobs, and gadgets there were, and thought it wonderful that anyone could remember which knob to twiddle At last we reached Melbourne, and wended our various ways home, to meet again the next day at School

I am sure that all those who went to Tasmania in the second party would like me to thank Miss Tyler and Miss Lardner for their wonderful leadership. Their participation and thoughtfulness made the tour what it was—thoroughly successful and enjoyable

—Gillian Anderson, H.VI.a, Fitchett

Hobart, with Mt Wel'ington in Background —Lesle y Parsons, V.f , Krome

Cataract Gorge, Launceston

On the morning following our arrival in Launceston, it was suggested that we visit Cataract Gorge, a local beauty spot only a short distance from our guest house After a short walk we found the gorge—a steep ravine cut by the South Esk River before it decreases in velocity and joins the North Esk River to form the Tamar, on which Launceston is situated

Heavy rain had fallen almost continually since our arrival, so that the river was flooded and flow ing very quickly The rain had also caused a great deal of silt to be washed down so that the water was almost yellow in colour. W e followed a slip pery path cut in the side of the gorge, and running parallel with the river, for almost half a mile and then crossed to the other side by means of a suspension bridge which led to a cemented swim ming pool beside the river From the swimming pool another path led us to a small hydro-electric station which helped to supply Launceston with power

Returning again to the other side of the river by the swaying suspension bridge we visited a kiosk and photographed some tame peacocks before returning to the guest house for lunch —An n Peasley, H.VI.c, Cato

A Tasmanian Ditty

(With apologies to Murdoch and Horne of "Much Binding")

There's much driving in the bus, With Don our able driver to assist us; There's much driving in the bus, W e hope that all our folks at home have missed us Miss Tyler and Miss Lardner both our patient watch-dogs are, We've nearly driven them crazy but they haven't screamed so far, So now we're going to take them for a drink at "Bog's" beer bar (not really), There's much driving in the bus.

There's much walking on the beach In twos and threes and sometimes fours and fives; There's much walking on the beach, Some "wolves" came up and tried to take our lives; But we escaped most bravely with our noses in the air, And they were so dumbfounded they could only stand and stare, Of these Tasmanian boys we must always have a care, There's much walking on the beach.

There's much exploring 'mong the ruins, The Museum guide was very entertaining— There's much exploring 'mong the ruins, His jokes our minds continually were paining, There were mantraps there to keep a husband at home,

And big irons which would have worn your ankles to the bone, So think of this when back at school in Det you start to moan, There's much exploring 'mong the ruins.

There's much climbing up the stairs, Which are so small and rickety and steep; There's much climbing up the stairs, But when you get there you can't even sleep, The beds at our hotel were so narrow and short, Our feet stuck out the end and our toes the frost bite caught, W e would have welcomed "Bog's" 'cos we nearly were distraught, There's much climbing up the stairs.

There's much rising at the dawn, T o go on "we walkie:" before breakfast, There's much rising at the dawn, And when we do get back we eat our steak fast: For we have walked for miles and miles and seen great sights, And once we found an echo and yelled with all our mights (!)

An d all the people of Launceston got frights, There's much rising at the dawn

There'll be much groaning at the end, When we return to dear old Melbourne town, There'll be much groaning at the end, When at last the aeroplane sets down We've all enjoyed our holiday and don't want to go back, W e all begin to shudder at the thought of having to pack, And, of course, when we get to Melbourne the skies will be black, There'll be much groaning at the end.

-—Two Tourers (G.A and M.A.) , H.VI (2nd party)

The Stained Glass Window of Buckland's Church

While we were touring Tasmania we stopped to see many churches, one of which, the Buckland Parish Church, had a beautiful stained glass window whose history goes back to the time of William the Conqueror This king built Battle Abbey—the only church he built in England—on the site of the Battle of Hastings, in Sussex. This window, which comes from Battle Abbey, was removed for safety and buried during the Crom wellian Rebellion, because Battle Abbey was par ticularly selected by Cromwell's soldiers for destruction Battle Abbey was never restored and about two centuries later the glass was sent to Tasmania to be put into the church at Buckland

The window itself has a white background in contrast to the reds and blues of the figures, and was placed facing eastwards, so as to receive the light, which throws up its beauty to perfection In the three long panel of the window are figures of St John the Baptist; one showing him holding a cross against a background of upturned faces and another showing him baptising someone Above this is the Virgin Mary on her knees pray ing, opposite the figure of Christ who stands with open hands to receive and above this again is Christ on the Cross

These are all arranged in a beautifully sym metrical way, which brings out the rich colours and can be enjoyed by everyone who sees it

-—Anne Walton, H.VI.c, Fitchett.

Port Arthur

Port Arthur is a very historical and picturesque town in a lovely setting on the south-east coast of Tasmania It was a convict settlement from 1833 to 1877 The town is very small and is on a hill overlooking the Tasman Sea. Port Arthur is attached to the mainland by a very narrow strip of land called Eaglehawk Neck This strip of land was heavily guarded in convict days to prevent the prisoners from escaping

Convicts were first sent to Port Arthur in 1833 They arrived in dreadful convict ships and were taken to the Penitentiary Soon Port Arthur was

to the exercise yard On Sunday morning they were taken to the church in the prison where they lustily sang hymns.

If prisoners did not behave in the "Model Prison," they were put into a very small cell into which no light or sounds ever penetrated This was the worst punishment, and one which they dreaded even more than floggings with the cat-o'-nine tails When the prisoners were taken from this cell at the end of their sentence, the minimum of which was seven days, they were nearly always half-blind and many were, either insane or unconscious. If they were insane, they were taken to the asylum which was later con verted into the Town Hall The hospital was also near the prison. Behind the Penitentiary was the Round Tower, or powder magazine, where all the ammunition was stored The Commandant's house is still standing, also the cottage in which Smith O'Brien lived

The ruin which probably claims the most atten tion is the old convict church, which is on the hill One approaches the church through an avenue of very old English oaks. The church was designed by Mason, a convict who was serving a life sen tence, and for his work he was granted a pardon The church was built by the convicts, and was a beautiful piece of architecture There were 13 spires on the church, representing Jesus and His twelve disciples. Only the bare walls of the church remain to-day, but it is to be rebuilt exactly as it was

For many years after the closing of the colony no one lived at Port Arthur, but gradually people and ex-convicts began to drift back into the town A tourist trade grew up and now Port Arthur is very frequently visited by people from many other countries

Only the ruins of the old buildings and of the once thriving town remain as a reminder of the terrible convictions endured by the convicts in Port Arthur, only a comparatively short time ago

—Marjorie Tharle, Pass VI.d, Fitchett

a thriving town of over 9000 inhabitants, of which about 2000 were convicts In 1854, the colony reached its peak but after that year it gradually declined until it closed in 1877

Queen Victoria issued a proclamation stating that the whole of Port Arthur was to be burnt down so that it would not remain as a reminder of a blot on English history. However, an acci dental fire in 1897 destroyed most of the buildings and now only their ruins remain

The Pentitentiary had accommodation for 657 men, and the halls were richly carpeted to prevent the prisoners hearing the guards walking past. If the prisoners did not behave, they were taken to what was called the "Model Prison." Here they were put into solitary confinement. The prisoners here were not allowed to speak to each other, and they remained in the cells all day except for one hour each morning when they were taken

The Old Colony Inn, New Norfolk, Tasmania

While we were staying in Hobart we hired a Pioneer bus and went out to New Norfolk, which is supposed to be very like the English countryside, W e stopped on our way and entered an Anglican church, which has beautiful stained glass windows. The original stone floor is still there, although now carpeted, and outside there are niches in the wall for the ashes of the cremated.

W e then went on our way, stopping to see the view from the Bush Inn—a well known hotel for tourists to the district, and arrived at our destina tion, a pretty little cottage, the Old Colony Inn This was, in the pioneer days of Tasmania, one of the officer's homes, and ha been bought by a Dutch family who have put in beautiful antique ornaments: there are dainty lamp-shades, graceful little figures, beautifully cut and decorated vases,

A View of the West Entrance to the Church at Port Arthur Th e doo r used by the prisoners —Wend y Renkin, Hon VI.c , 16 years, Fitchett

cups and saucers with tiny scenes on them, and numerous other treasures It is two-storied, and up stairs there are French windows opening out on to tiny balconies

The room I liked best was the boy's bedroom: the bed ends are shaped like the wheel of a ship, and behind the head of the bed is painted a scene, on cardboard, of the sea

The garden is extremely pretty with willow trees, dove-cotes, tables and chairs, a wishing well, and all sorts of quaint things which kept us amused for quite a long time There is also a little cottage for "honeymooners," but as there was a couple stay ing there at the time, we could not go in and see over it

After having morning tea, we returned to Hobart, very pleased with our morning's trip

—Ann e Walton, H.VI.c.

The Historic Shot Tower

The historic Shot Tower is situated about seven miles from Hobart along the Kingston Highway, overlooking Taroona It is one of Tasmania's historic landmarks, and the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere

The Tower was started in 1870 by J Moir, who acted as architect, engineer and carpenter It took eight months to complete The foundation of the Shot Tower was laid on solid bluestone, in a gully thirty feet below the level of the road. The walls at the base are two feet thick, decreasing to about sixteen inches at the top

It is a tall, grey stone building overlooking the Derwent River where cliffs are more than one hundred feet high There are well over three hundred steps to the top of the tower The steps are made of pine planks (which don't feel very safe!) The steps are spiral and down the centre of the tower is open for the shot which used to be dropped down into a trough of water at the base of the tower The lead was taken to the top room of the tower where it was placed in a large boiler until it was a molten mass, then it was tipped over and down the centre As it fell it turned into small round balls and in the water at the bottom it set hard as shot

After being taken out of the water the shot was dried, run over glass tables to separate any de fective shot, polished in a revolving drum with blacklead, passed through sieves to separate sizes and finally weighed up in twenty-eight pound bags

—Beverley Grieve, V.d.

The Theatre Royal, Hobart

The second party arrived in Hobart at lunch time on Friday, 10th September, after travelling all the morning from Port Arthur That afternoon was free, so four of us decided to take a trolley bus to Sandy Bay, a small bay on the western shore of the River Derwent Our uniforms made us conspicuous as visitors, and as we stood by the water's edge, consulting our maps and trying to decide where this huge river ended and the sea began, a lady and two girls came up and asked if

they could help us In the course of the conversa tion which followed, the lady told us that she was appearing in the current show at the Theatre Royal, the oldest theatre in Australasia She sug gested that we might like to go that evening, but because of previous arrangements, this was impos sible

The next morning we had a free hour before lunch, so the four of us decided to see the theatre which was just around the corner from our hotel W e took photographs from the outside and then went round to the stage door just as a couple of men came out A n older man behind them said that we could certainly look at the theatre, and he

led us in, past the dressing-rooms and the scenery, and then up on to the stage which was set up for the evening's performance

Viewed from the outside, the theatre is of grey stone with a very small frontage and the beauty of the inside could not be imagined. As we stood just below the stage, we looked at row upon row of deep red plush seats The aisles were covered in a thick patterned carpet of the same tonings The walls were cream and the small lights here and there appeared to emerge from gold petals The theatre is very compact with stalls, lounge, upper circle, and two boxes on either side of the stage Our guide, who was the mechanist, told us that £54,000 had been spent in re-decorating the theatre when our present Queen was to visit Australia as Princess Elizabeth. It was said later that the money was embezzled because the company had used money it did not have, and consequently the Queen did not visit this beautiful little theatre during her visit this year The debt is gradually being paid however, by money from a public appeal and money from the Government.

Portion of the Old Colony Inn, New Norfolk, Tas —Ren e Walton, Hon VI.c

W e then went upstairs passing through both foyers in which hung chandeliers. Upstairs there was an old spinnet which had been donated, and an antique settee which matched another one downstairs From the front of the lounge we were able to look up into the dome It is very beauti ful, and has a chandelier suspended from the centre, while round the circumference there are paintings of composers

W e walked from this century-old theatre, feeling very pleased that we had met the actress at Sandy Bay the afternoon before

—Diana Gill, 17 yrs., H.VI.b, Cato

Tasmania "School Song"

United and strong Sing we a glad song Of the bus and our Do n who drives us, O f rattles and bumps, An d porridge in lumps, An d of things that hotels deprive us

Chorus:

For "Bet" and for "Tin, " Let this be our hymn, W e stand by the staff from the mainland The coats yellow and green Can always be seen T o the fore in fun on the island.

Oh, the joy of this stay Is the counting each day In the bus as we are departing; Then we hit for the road, An d the bus with its load After rainbows it goes a-darting

We've aye sought the snow, But the sun wouldn't go, Despite all we'd heard of Tasmania It's been good all the same, And we're so glad we came, But we hope we don't catch pneumonia

—V.B., A.S., M.B., D.G

—Rosemary Horton, H.VI.b, Fitchett

Original Contributions Senior Section

Clarendon Palace

Lower the walls are crumbling year by year Though guarding nettles flourish and grow high Only the birds sit on the broken pillars Breaking the silence with their chattering cry, Squabbling over the sweet wild strawberries growing In the crumbling cement of crannies in the walls

An d closer the wall of trees is pressing its shelter

An d a fallen oak sprawls in the halves of halls, A grey-bleached skeleton, dead as those who lived An d laughed or wept within these walls that hid A n exiled king. . . . D o you hear below in the valley

A harvester, and bees in the thyme, and did Yo u faintly hear their voices mocking you?

The warm sun caresses, the frilillary flits by In jerky flight, a streak of golden brown. Climb the highest wall, jagged against the sky, See tinted yellow and red the fields of corn An d out of the haze the spire points straight to Go d

Which was old before the ghosts you seek were born

—Jennifer Deacon, H.VI.a, Fitchett

Double Singleness

One Dark-haired, with copper glances, Sensitive lips, deep eyes, Mind slender-graceful; Roams through clouds, Is part of all inanimate things— Hers the golden blood of sunset, Macaw-feathered clouds,

The slim trees stencilled in apparent sameness; Hers is the trunk of a ghost-gum—smooth, Its white solidity looming in the night

Alternately depressed, elated, r Hot-tempered, scornful, Flamboyant, contrite; A personification of antonyme— Eternal conflict and eternal peace, Woven in intricate, twilight-gilt scarves Loves loneliness, high places, deep waters, The glassy moonlit stillness and grey turbulence of night

The other Ordinary, prim conventionality; Eyes dull and vacuous. Her meaningless natter, empty laugh All mirrors of a stumpy mind Placid—assured in adult absurdity.

At Communion on Easter morning, The Chalice gleaming, the Cross bare, White tapestry altar-cloth, rejoicing choir, She studied hats. The first sat unseeing, crucified, With Christ

—Beryl Wild, H.VI.b, Cato Evening

The poplar shivers; the evening breeze Chases the leaves down the empty street, The dingy street that at last is dumb; The sea is drowsy: waves curl over Gently break upon the sand; Deserted piers stretch out their arms, Holding close the sea, their child; Yearning for rest, the weary feet Homeward tramp; a silver mist Peacefully shrouds the tired world— Evening has come.

—Gillian Anderson, H.VI.a, Fitchett

Decadence

Their days are done, and now they slumb'ring, sleep

Peacefully, in the summer sun's hot rays; Old, broken wharves with splintered, rotting piles Coral coated, a frail and feathery maze O f gently waving, weaving seaweed soft, Billowing in the warm, embracing breast O f a tranquil, tropical, silvered sea Their work is over, now they dreaming, rest But yesterday they stood like armed youths, Clean, strong and straight, with youngster's manly pride, A hub of life, where sweating Lascars strove T o load the holds before the outward tide. Their timbers sadly creaked, holes gaping yawned; Their days are done—I stood alone and mourned.

—Barbara Taylor, H VI.c, Cato

Lambing Time

I think lambing is the most interesting season o n a farm Occasionally in May the weather is very mild, which makes a happy beginning for the little lambs If, as quite often happens at that time of the year, it is wet and cold, it seems a very hard Mother Nature that welcomes the new arrivals

The main problem of lambing is with the abandoned Iambs So often their mothers either leave or lose them while grazing with the flock. Sometimes the ewe will take the stronger of twin lambs and leave the weaker one to fend for it self. The stray lambs have to be collected and brought in In very bad weather, my mother has sent out an "ambulance" comprised of hot water bottles and clean bags or rags.

A familiar sight during lambing in bad weather is boxes in the farmhouse kitchen near the stove with two or three lambs which have had a bad time The strength of these little creatures is often amazing. They may be so frozen when picked up that it is almost impossible to force a little brandy between their jaws and yet with warmth and rest, in an hour or two they are shakily stumping about on their little wooden like legs bleating for something to drink

Then a difficulty arises when they have to be "boarded out" to a new mother as too many pet lambs make demands on the already busy farm folk.

There is a constant vigilance kept during this season against the foxes and all sorts of ruses are used in an attempt to outwit wily Reynard One o f the most common is the hanging of lanterns on the fences of the paddocks Crows also are a cruel threat in some parts and it is a very pathetic sight to see a distracted ewe circling her lamb in a frantic effort to keep the enemy off

Still, with all its hazards, lambing is a very picturesque season of the farming calendar When the sun streams down on a green paddock with ewes and their little white "woollies" it is one of the most lovely scenes in nature.

—Roslyn Crellin,

Halfway Down

(With apologies to A. A. Milne)

Halfway down the cloisters Is a seat Where I sit 'Though there's lots and lots of Other seats Just like It

It doesn't give me shelter, It isn't in the sun, But it's very, very welcome When The long day's Done Halfway down the cloisters Is where every Body goes, Although sometimes it is windy When the cold sou'wester blows An d while I'm ruminating There swirls about my feet The little bits of paper From the books Upo n The seat

Halfway down the cloisters Is a useful Place to wait Yo u can see the mistress coming An d make sure that you're not late An d there amid the school books, With my tired and aching feet I say a simple "Thank you" T o whomsoever Made The seat

-—Judith Wilkinson, H.VI.a, Fitchett

[Prompted by the welcome installation of seats in the top and bottom cloisters.]

Aborigine

He stood, poised like a startled bird About to take to instant flight, As I beheld him standing there, Surrounded by the sultry air, Transformed by hazy desert light; As if some far-off call he heard His shoulders braced, his head held high, I traced his form against the sky

V.a, Cato

A lean black figure, spear in hand Upo n the dune of golden sand; He made a faultless silhouette, Perfection in each limb, and yet The sorrow for his dying race Was deeply carved upon his face 'Twas then I wished that I could free The saddened aborigine

His native land I would restore From mountain top to golden shore I knew that it would ne'er be so It could not be; I turned to go, But paused to look but once again Upo n the child of wind and rain, But he was gone Alone was I Between the sandhills and the sky

-—P Dixson, Pass Vl.b, Cato

Slum Child

He sleeps, clenched in a knuckled ball of pain, Under ragged blankets and an old grey army coat; He dreams of the streets—grey, dingy alleys, As crooked as winkles in small dirty hands He stirs—

The blood rivers of his small, wizened mind Swirl into a whirlpool of garish red neon H e sleeps flooded with loneliness, grasping the army coat, Huddling deep under its battered security, Hiding from horrible shadows of darkness, An d flashes of light H e lives in the half-light of drab, dirty houses, Alone in his grey world of narrow, bent lanes, Lost in its mazes

A tentative finger of silvery light Sears the red torrents of whirling sub-consious ness

The boy opens his eyes

An d sleepily stares at the water-marked plaster, The cracks in the wall; Bewilderedly feeling a dead, heavy dullness, Unknowingly fearing the crooked grey streets

—Beryl Wild, H.VIb, Cato.

The Road to the Diggings

Half-way through last century men from many countries were arriving in Melbourne in search of gold Many of them went to Bendigo, known then as Golden Gully, and probably none had any idea of what the journey of one hundred miles would be like

The newcomers, mostly from crowded cities, were optimistic but often nervous, and the hardened diggers told them bewildering stories of the goldfields They heard that one man spent a restless and almost sleepless night in the bush because his bed was so hard and uncomfortable, but when he awoke in the morning he found that he had lain upon a nest of nuggets Another story often told was of a bullock driver who, wanting a good pliable stick, pulled up a young wattle and found a family of nuggets clinging to the root However, although scarcely knowing what to make of it all, they pressed on, encour aged by the bags of treasure which many return ing diggers carried with them

The road was but a track, and to reach Deep Creek twenty miles from Melbourne on the first night was an achievement It was here that diggers spent their first night "under the stars" and their new life really began. Gisborne was reached on the second day, and as one of those

travellers said one hundred years ago, "Through one of the loveliest countries in the world you gain the Bush Inn at Gisborne." Here, in 1852, a loaf of bread cost two shillings and sixpence, and a pound of butter cost the same

After skirting Mount Macedon the track passed through the Black Forest It was there that bush rangers lurked, and no one passed through un afraid The diggers went through Kyneton just as the highway does to-day, and even then this town was quite important Going on from here both the Campaspe and Loddon rivers were crossed, and in wet weather a passage had to be made through a quagmire. But soon, about twenty miles from Bendigo, heads were seen bobbing up out of holes to have a look at the "new chums," and as each mile was passed they met more diggers and more activity /The whole population was digging, wheeling, carrying or washing, and little mounds of earth were dotted over the country side Here a digger's licence must be procured for thirty shillings Here, too, miners could place their gold with the military authorities for safe keeping at the "Depository of Gold."

Finally the newcomers arrived in Bendigo, where they settled in one of the gullies where digging was already in progress These gullies had picturesque names, such as Peg Leg, Eagle Hawk, Golden, Spring and Jim Crow. Hard work now began From dawn to dark they toiled in all weathers and on every day but Sunday, for even here this was a day of rest

—Rosalind Johns, Pass VI.c, Cato

Autumn

Loud in the streets the winds are crying, Sobbing like children in sorrow and pain, Whipping the leaves from the trees— Tossing and lifting, falling again and again Are the lost leaves

Loud in the world the winds are weeping; Chance is a biting wind, and it tears away Lives of men in its might— Hopelessly borne, for from the gates of the day Are the lost men

—Margaret Walters, Pass VI.c, Krome.

The Race

Cutting cleanly, keenly through the cream-crested, salt waves, Her pounding resounding, like an army's on ward tread; Gunwales dipping under, fresh foam from scup pers streaming, O n she came, Scorn came, forging ahead Mainsail and spinnaker tugging ever, waywardly, Tugging at the tethered sheets, like chargers 'gainst the rein; Bow pressing onward, a wid'ning wake astern of her, O n she came, Scorn came, charging the main.

Round the buoy to leeward, she turns, and then runs westward Westward to the setting sun that gleams like beaten gold; With hard-straining timbers striving ever, gal lantly, On she goes, Scorn goes, fearless and bold

Daylight fades and dusk prevails; she heads at last for home, Home to her waiting haven, an arrow from the sun

Racing ever onward, a sea bird ever soaring, Here she comes, Scorn comes, Scorn has won! -—Barbara Taylor, H. VI.c, Cato.

Dennis the Menace

When my sister announced that she had decided to buy a car, the house was in an uproar My brother made a rude remark, Mother clasped her hands in horror, and Father, with a superior smile, said that "of course she couldn't because she hadn't got her licence." But that small obstacle was not going to deter this young lady, and off she trotted at the crack of dawn to endanger many lives in her attempt to drive After a few lessons, she began to search for a car of her own, and sure enough one day she arrived home with fifty pounds' worth of car, not more and probably less

After the younger generation in our street had finished examining the precious article we man aged to have a look at my sister's new possession Painted red and black, no mudguards, no win dows, a piece of string tied to a rail for the door handle, one wheel which wobbled furiously each time it moved—this was to adorn our back-yard W e discovered that the dear little thing had had thirteeen owners, the last of whom had called it "The Flea," but my sister did not approve and changed the name to "Dennis the Menace."

Each Saturday morning the family would be dragged out by our enthusiastic sister to "give Dennis a push." Poor Dennis—he was pushed for miles but after his long life he was very tired When he did start, he would literally leap for joy, so my brother christened him "Leaping Lena."

It was wonderful cruising round the neighbour hood in "Dennis"—people would smile and laugh sympathetically as they passed us pushing up hills and trundling down them One day we were speeding along at fifteen miles per hour when suddenly smoke began to issue forth from the bonnet My sister stopped and hopped out to investigate Much to her horror, she discovered that the petrol pipe was leaking. However, she soon stopped it up with her handkerchief and we resumed our journey On another memorable day while we were sailing along the main road the exhaust pipe became exhausted and fell off, much to our embarrassment We had to return home holding this article before us and with it protruding out of each of the side "windows."

Alas, I fear that Dennis's life of adventure is drawing to a close A back wheel fell off a few days

ago and we have been informed that the back axle is cracked So Dennis just sits sadly on the lawn dreaming of those days in the 1920's when he was the pride and joy of his first owner

—Anne Collett, H.VI.c, Cato

Ode

(With deepest apologies to William Blake.)

Tower, Tower, reaching high, Pointing to the changing sky, What proud flag and slender tree Could supplant your symmetry?

We did not know you had a lean Until the day that it was seen By a lady who, quite stunned, Sent a cheque for the "Tower Fund"!

Then our Head was filled with shame —No t for M.L.C the name Of "Second Pisa"—Gothic towers Should not be wreathed with Roman flowers.

If you happened to fall down, (Most royally our heads to crown With stone and iron)—Oh! sad fate That scholars should be killed by slate!

So our Doctor sought advice —Someone said it would be nice T o substitute a tall flag pole T o indicate our heavenly goal

"No! " he said—"It could not be!" Thus deciding—not with glee Adding another thousand cares— "You, O Tower, will need repairs."

So the scaffolding was built Propping up your tired wilt Now, our Tower straight and true You look quite as good as new

Tower, Tower, reaching high, Pointing to the changing sky, What proud flag and slender tree Dare replace your symmetry?

—Beryl Wild, H.VI.b, Cato

The Prefects' Song

(With sincere apologies to Gilbert and Sulli van From Opera "Pirates of Penzance.")

When a prefect's not engaged in her employ ment

(Her employment,)

Or distributing her philosophic pearls, (Sophie pearls,)

Her capacity for innocent enjoyment (-Cent enjoyment)

Is just as great as any other girl's (Other girl's.)

Her feelings she must dutifully smother, (-fully smother,)

When there's gate or tuck-shop duty to be done (To be done.)

Ah, take one consideration with another, (With another,)

That a prefect's lot is not a happy one (Ah! )

When there's gate or tuck-shop duty to be done, to be done, Then a prefect's lot is not a happy one, happy one

When that enterprising prowler's not a-prowling, (Not a-prowling,)

When she manages to glean a little time, (Little time,)

She loves to set some little child a-howling, (Child a-howling,)

When punished for an inoffensive crime (-fensive crime.)

Then she lights upon some reprobate or other (-bate or other,) Wh o loves to lie a-basking in the sun.

(In the sun.)

Ah, take one consideration with another, (With another,)

That a prefect's lot is not a happy one (Ah! )

When there's gate or tuck-shop duty to bs done, to be done, Then a prefect's lot is not a happy one, happy one.

P.S.—It's not really.

"Misericordia," H.VI.a

The Umbrella

There's a folded brown umbrella

O n the hat stand in the hall, It reminds me of the sunny days

It didn't rain at all W e used it in the sunshine, That's why it faded brown; Now nobody will take it

On wet days into town

I know that it remembers

The days when it was new, An d we loved to walk beneath it Mostly when the sky was blue But now we all neglect it An d do the best we can T o make it feel unwanted— Like an old and grumpy man —Jennifer Levick, V.e, Cato

Interlude

"What was that?" shivered Mrs Smith, as a shriek rang through the night. " I wish Herbert hadn't gone out to-night; I hate being left alone in the house."

"Pray do not alarm yourself, madam," said a suave voice from the large armchair by the fire.

Petrified by this unexpected interruption, Mrs Smith slowly raised her head to look at the owner of the voice

•—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

ATHLETIC S TEA M

Back Row : Elizabeth Jackson, Andrea Browne, Elizabeth Webster, Judith Miller

Front Row : Jennifer Dew, Beverley Slade (capt.), Kaye Phipps, Jan Barthold

He was regarding her over one of her hus band's best cigars, slowly blowing smoke rings; he was dressed in immaculate evening clothes, but there was something nebulous about his long-fingered hands and handsome face that filled Mrs. Smith with curiosity and apprehension.

"Wh o are you? How did you get in? Get out at once!" said Mrs Smith in one breath

The intruder courteously rose to his feet and bowed gracefully, "I, madam, am a ghost and as such, I can walk through walls, which was my mode of entrance to your charming house I have come to relieve any fears you may have, on account of the noises you will be hearing from the house next door You may or may not know that the house next door is haunted To-night is our annual concert. The horrible noise you heard then was our local 'Melba' (self-appointed) lim bering up I agree that it was rather nerve wracking As you may have guessed, I am the compere of to-night's show; would you like to patronise us? W e would like a good crowd as the concert is for the Ghoul's Provident Fund; we have some quite good items really; a parade of the local bushrangers showing the latest fashions in kerosene tins; a little dramatic play let called 'The Hangman's Daughter' or 'Murder in Midwinter'; a one-act opera, 'The Zombie's Revenge,' and several other little acts."

Mrs Smith, who had been looking at her visi tor in growing astonishment, got up and walked to the windows from which she could see the house next door Sure enough, there were lights flickering through the cracked panes of the windows and she could detect a host of faintly luminous forms both in the house and on the path outside She turned to the ghostly compere "Yo u really are a ghost?" she whispered

"O f couse," he said, "but I must get back for the start of the concert Will you join us?"

"Well, I don't know " replied Mrs Smith, but just then came a knock on the door

"Oh , you have another visitor I really must go," said the ghost "Don't be alarmed by any noises, will you? " and he walked slowly through the lounge room wall

Mrs Smith hurried to open the door and admit her visitor. As she entered, however, both she and Mrs Smith heard a faint noise—perhaps the wind rustling the leaves or perhaps the ripple of clapping hands Wh o knows?

—Jennifer Murphy, V.b, Cato

Sea Mist

Over the sea rose the grey dawn mist, and floating high Hid the first gold streaks of the sun from the morning sky The soft cloak spread o'er the waves, and the world seemed strange and still, Save for the surging sea, and the lonely sea-gull's cry.

The foaming waves raced from the hidden sand An d were flung o'er the reefs in distant unseen falls, Choking and sucking between the jagged rocks, An d lashing in fury against the rocky walls

Then for a moment, dimly through the mist, The black cliffs rose like a fortress in the clouds T o fade away, their presence only felt By the thundering breakers, muffled in misty shrouds

Then, with the breath of mote, the mist swept on, An d the sun shone warm as the lingering vapours curled; The smooth sand lay as in a golden dream A return to reality from a mystic unreal world

—Margaret Scott, Pass VI.c, Berry.

Peace

In the half-lit stillness after sunset, Between the fears of darkness, flames of light, Falls silent all the singing earth; the music dies An d drifts away; time sleeps, while day and night, The storm of fears, are lost in stillness; Here the world stands still, and respite falls While pain and sorrow fade; and to the bitter mind Comes peace, and clearly calls The voice of God —Margaret Walters, Pass VI.c, Krome.

The Dam

Wattles leaning o'er its mirrored face See their gentle movements, full of grace, Transforming to rippling beauty.

The willow bends beneath the finch's weight For just a moment, till she joins her mate, In joyous twittering

The brazen boldness of the bull frog's croak Shatters the silence, then, as in a cloak, All is enfolded in peace.

Beneath the tall protection of the gum The birds, with fluttering and splashing, come T o bathe themselves in coolness

With gentle dignity and quiet grace A lovely blue-grey crane, with measured pace Seeks for a luckless frog

The evening brings a beauty unsurpassed, The peaceful glory of the sunset, glassed In unbelievable loveliness

—Wilma Garrett, H.VI.a, Fitchett

A Journey

If after death the spirit is free T o wander one with the winds of God, Then round the earth with Spring I'll go, For half at least of eternity T o watch the carefree wind-flower nod An d celandines yellow-gold glow

An d where the may breathes sweet and soft Or wild flags wave their challenge bold T o the blushing blossomed cherry-tree, Where cuckoo laughs from up aloft, Or burnet's painted on ragwort gold, There I shall lingering be

An d later where the wattles gay, Like golden snow in sombre green, Or waratah with scarlet fire, An d stars of ti-tree make array With all these wonders to be seen What heaven more could I desire?

—Jennifer Deacon, H Vl.a, Fitchett

Rejected Contributions—Senior School

The Committee wishes to commend the follow ing:

1 For General Interest— Aboriginal Carving—M.A A Trip to the Moon—J.G

A Dream—A.L.Q Camberwell Centenary—A.P The Fish—G.G

2 For Sincere Feeling— Flight—B.T A Picture—M.W. Mist Impression—F.L Sunset—H.C A Vision—X.V.I.F The Season for Me—A.M The Eagle—J.S

3 For Amusement Given—

The Deluge, or The Principal's Lament— P.S

House for Sale—D.P A Horrible Deed—E.W. Ode on the Death of a Favourite Dog—I.S Radio Serials—D.S A Bargain Sale—A.J. Exams.—B.E.C.F

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Eating in Europe

People who have travelled always remember where they have been by what they had to eat Eating is one of the necessities of life and inci dentally, one of the joys of living I always enjoy meal-times whilst travelling

The Continental breakfasts of buttered rolls and cafe au lait were usually delicious, as the rolls were warm and crisp and the coffee milky and hot The strawberry jam we had with our rolls at our first Swiss breakfast—at Basle on the German Swiss border—was an added attraction, served at tables on a pavement verandah with an exciting view of the colourful city beginning work in brilliant clear sunshine

Our first trip to Europe was at Christmas time, and we took with us a large rich Christmas cake. As we could not "last out" from le petit dejeuner

to le dejeuner on coffee and rolls after being used to hearty breakfasts in the Australian style—por ridge, eggs, etc.—we filled up on Christmas cake during the morning In Paris, between meals, we ate many dried figs and bananas, both of which were cheap and tasty

W e often bought our lunch and ate it in the parks, on the river banks or somewhere outdoors —yard-long loaves of bread, a quarter-kilo (about half-pound) of butter, cheese or sausage and some type of cake from a patisserie. Everyone in the food queues helped us with our French and many gestures when we bought food

Once on a long journey on a slow train in Italy we had to buy the only available lunch at a small wayside station It consisted of sandwiches made of the thinnest sliver of sausage between two, two inch thick slabs of stale white bread—the sort of bread you buy by the yard, that is not wrapped and

that forms a good resting place for flies and dust That meal was very filling but not particularly palatable

At another Italian station we bought a picnic hamper and had a great time sampling the chicken leg, cheese, biscuits and small bottle of wine <we could have finished a hamper each

Our hotel in Switzerland packed a picnic basket for us to take on our trip to the top of the Jungfraujoch, about 11,000 feet above sea level When we opened the basket, prettily wrapped Swiss cheeses, fresh buttered roll, sausage, Swiss wafer biscuits and even bars of chocolate greeted us, and we certainly did them justice, as we sat on a rock in the sunshine amongst the snow fields at the top of the glacier

One of our favourite meat dishes was Wiener Schnitzel, delicious tender veal cutlets coated in bread crumbs and fried W e could not understand many of the names on the menu, so we often did not know what we had ordered until we tasted it

One evening after hunting all over Innsbruck in the Austrian Tyrol for accommodation, we at last sat down to dinner and made a wild choice from the menu W e children we served for our first course a large tray of a very crusty and syrupy sweet liberally covered with raisins. This pudding proved to be so filling that we did not need any more dinner that night

A n Austrian favourite of mine was yoghurt, semi-sour and thickened milk which was served in bottles with strawberry topping and was supposed to prolong life and youth Italy is the home of spaghetti and there we ate piles of it. It was served up in great dishes, and flavoured with a meat sauce and finely grated cheese W e were rather untidy eaters of spaghetti when we began, but the waiters taught us how to push our forks into the middle of the pile, twiddle them to wrap the lengths of spaghetti neatly round the prongs and then pop them into the mouth—so! W e thought the Americans who held the ends of their forks against a spoon while twiddling were "sissies."

W e often ate at tables outside cafes, on the pavement, for instance, near the Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal in Venice Our first course was the famous minestrone soup made in the real Italian style—so full of meat and vegetables as to be almost like a tasty stew After this most s?ti'if"in<T beginning, we were shown a large tray of fish from which we picked a "beauty." It was taken away and fried specially for us and then served up with oily salads

Yes, we certainly had good meals in Europe and in some places we were regarded as half starved Britons—our landladies at Bruges in Bel gium and at Amsterdam in Holland served us extra large nutritious meals, in order to build us up!

But the only meal that none of us could finish was when we ordered fish and chips in a cafe, in the English walled-city of Chester However, I think that now I'm older I could finish even that hearty meal

—Joan Weetman, 15 yrs., V.b, Berry

Malayan Moon

The hustle and bustle of Singapore's busiest section dies away as night drops her mantle upon the whole island As she comes nearer, millions of sparkling and twinkling stars can be seen Amidst the myriads of stars comes the moon, beaming with silvery light Its rays of light penetrate the darkest parts of Singapore

Everything is still and quiet, and only the rustle of the wind is heard along the sea shore The swaying palm trees, the boats, the houses and the mountains are silhouetted against the silvery radiance of the moon The soft beatings of the waves against the shore and the chirping of the birds among the trees give one a feeling of happi ness; it is so peaceful Now and then one can hear the croaking of frogs and the barking of dogs Sometimes from the dark, silent sea comes a light breeze, cool and refreshing. The moon seems to smile as it looks down upon the peaceful island

O n the other parts of the island, the stream lined limousines glide along the moonlit streets The brightly lit buildings add charm and splen dour to the calm, silent night, although its serenity is occasionally interrupted by the tooting of horns

In the more secluded parts, couples saunter be tween the palm trees Thousands of fire-flies flutter about and twinkle like stars, then, plunging into deep shadow, are lost in the night

The moon is now high up in the sky It is mid night; the cinema shows are over and crowds of people are coming out Some just glance up at the sky, and as they catch sight of the moon amidst the myriads of stars one can see the glow of happiness in their faces Some will say, "What a lovely night"; others will say, "Just look at the moon! " Yes, the moon makes the night so peace ful and calm

Slowly and steadily the moon begins to wane As the night goes deeper the silence is more per fect. Now all mortals are deep in sleep. Soon there will come the hour when the night will melt into day

—Jennie Chan, V.e.

National Dances of Greece

T o the Greeks, dancing is one of the most important elements in folk lore; it holds quite an exceptional place in folk history In spite of changes they have undergone, the modern Greek dances bear the stamp of their ancient origin and some have even kept their ancient names

Modern Greek dances are accompanied by folk songs and folk instruments, which are themselves of classical origin The leader of the dance sings a musical phrase alone, which is repeated in chorus by other dancers This is very much like the choral interludes of classical Greek drama

T o the ancient Greeks, dancing was an essential in upbringing of young people The same thing is found to-day in the country and throughout the provinces of Greece where skill in dancing is greatly prized The main difference between classi cal and modern Greek dances is that modern

dances are no longer used as a means of adora tion as in classical times because the Christian re ligion has excluded dancing from the ritual of service In spite of this ban, during the ordination of the clergy as well as during the marriage cere mony the Dance of Isaiah is still preserved to this day

In the fifth century B.C., the art of dancing reached its highest development and there are references to approximately two hundred kinds of dance The Greek dances of to-day also reveal an infinite number of variations Almost every place, even the smallest village, has its own dance, which has been shaped according to the climate and geological conditions.

The principal and most widely known dance in Greece is the Syrtos which has preserved its ancient name It is danced by men and women As in nearly all Greek dances the dancers hold each other by the hand The leader of the dance plays the most important part From time to time he breaks away from the chain and performs with admirable agility the most intricate steps, turns and swaying movements which are at times real "acrobatics."

A dance worthy of mention is the Geranos According to tradition it was first danced by Theseus and the youths and maidens with him in Dilos when he landed on the sacred island to offer sacrifice and thanksgiving to Apollo after his return from Crete where he slew the Minotaur The movements of the dance imitate the twists and turns of the labyrinth.

Amongst the most popular of all dances is the dance of Zalongas This commemorates the death of the women of Soulion Their menfolk wiped out by the Turks, the women rather than become slaves, began to dance and, still dancing, threw themselves over the precipice into a gaping abyss below with their children clasped in their arms The plaintive melody of this song and dance por trays the desperate bravery and determination of these women

The picturesque character of these dances is set off by the national costumes with their varied colours, and wonderful gold and silver orna ments During the past few years there has been an effort to revive and preserve these national dances, and this has been successful —Nike Demetrie, H.VI.c., 17 yrs., Cato

A Trip to the Snow

W e were staying in Switzerland at Interlaken, which is a tourist resort, and as the name sug gests, is between two lakes W e woke to the chimes of bells and found it was a lovely spring day.

W e had the usual Continental breakfast of coffee and rolls, and set off about nine o'clock to go up the Jungfrajoch, which is 13,669 feet high

This was the mountain Sir Edmund Hillary and his party practised on before they climbed Everest Our electric train travelled swiftly through fields full of beautiful wild flowers. Then we changed trains and started to climb steeply W e passed many fast-flowing streams, some of which dropped hundreds of feet over cliffs, and formed most beautiful lakes

W e soon reached the snow line and left the pines and firs behind W e were on a "rack" railway, as the slope was too steep for an ordinary railway This train worked by a toothed rack between the rails, and a cog-wheel fitted beneath the loco motive W e passed many huts with stones on their roofs to keep them from blowing away, and we saw some tiny flowers growing on the banks where the snow had thawed.

When we had changed trains again, our carriage was crowded with American tourists and next door were some "husky" dogs, the type that is used for hauling sledges in the Antarctic W e passed through a very long tunnel and we were in the dark for about twenty minutes. After a few hours we reached the summit Here there were a shop, lift, cafe and weather bureau A skating rink was carved out of the underneath of a glacier, and this was reached through a tunnel of ice The hand rail, seats and everything else were also carved from ice. I had never skated before and I was floundering about until two Swiss youths took my arms and whizzed me around with them

W e went up to the top of the mountain. The sun, shining on the snow, was very hot and the glare was exceedingly bright W e had our lunch sitting on a rock overlooking the glacier and some people ski-ing thousands of feet below There were some blackbirds up there, but I do not know how they would have obtained their foo d except from tourists

The time came all too soon for us to leave, and we descended the mountains to the wistaria covered village of Interlaken W e had had a wonderful day and I am sure I shall never forget it

—Judy Weetman, L.V.c, 14 yrs., Berry

A Four Day Stay on a Tropical Island

Whe n our family decided to go for a caravan trip to Queensland, we also decided to pay a visit to one of the Islands to see the Barrier Reef W e left our caravan at Proserpine and boarded the small launch at a place called Cannonville, about ten miles from Proserpine. W e had no intention of leaving our Cocker spaniel, Freckles, behind, so she accompanied us with only a rather disap proving glare from the captain. O n the way over, we saw a whale spouting water and it came very close to the launch

W e arrived at Long Island at dusk and as there was no jetty, we had to wade ashore for about 200 yards It was rather humorous to see middle-aged ladies take off their stockings and splash to the shore On the sand near the water's edge were hundreds of tiny, twinkling glow-worms, a magni ficent sight

W e were allotted rough-and-ready cabins, and there was also a large communal dining room, dance hall and table tennis and billiard room com bined for us to use The first thing we noticed at night-time was the bats! Their ghostly cries con tinued throughout the night—the pitch of their voices rising until they were so high that we could not hear them.

The next morning, after a sleepless night, our family decided to go for a walk in the tropical

jungle A rough track had been made, but thick green vines hung overhead, all the same, and orchids rarely seen in the south grew abundantly. As we were walking I spied a paw-paw tree grow ing wild with three or four delicious-looking pieces of fruit on it I stepped off the track and, scrambling and stumbling, finally reached the fruit But as I put my hand up to take one of the pieces, ten or twenty fierce-looking green ants swarmed over my hand and I was bitten rather badly So we continued our walk without the paw-paw

It was a frightening walk—any minute you expected a green carpet snake to come slithering across your path or monkeys to leap out of the trees and challenge you to a fight. The noises too were many and varied—the screaming of parrots and of other birds in the lush vegetation Long slender coconut trees were growing everywhere with the vines and creepers coiled around their trunks like snakes

In the next few days spent at this delightful island we went reef-scouting, for many wonderful shells and queer animals can be found there As the coral grew only in patches around the isiand we took a boat out and went coral-hunting but before we ventured out on to the reef that sur rounds Long Island, we were told about the various dangers There is the stone-fish with three very poisonous spikes which are fatal even when stepped on with shoes There is also the poisonous shell fish which has the habit of sticking its red spike above the sand while the rest of it is below the surface

These, along with the deep coloured coral and large exquisite-looking sea anemones, are only a few of the wonders of the lovely tropical islands which I was lucky enough to be able to visit

—Gayl Arnold, L.V.c, 14 yrs., Berry.

Suez Canal

The sun was setting as we moved up towards the entrance of the Suez Canal at Aden. Ahead of us was a five-hour wait for a convoy to take us up the canal Some of us settled down for the night, sitting on the hatches on the boat deck As the hours went by, one by one of the brightly-lit ships hooted their sirens and slid through the still tropi cal night to the entrance W e were the last of the convoy to move towards the canal By the entrance of the canal, the scene looked rather American; there were modern restaurants, with sleek Ameri can cars parked outside, and dance music could be heard through the still night air.

It was 3.30 a.m when we stopped in a small canal to allow ships coming the other way to go past. W e could see some ships which seemed to be in the middle of the desert but when we came closer, we saw that they were only in small tribu tary canals from the main canal which is about 100 English miles in length

O n either side of the canal are small Arabian villages where we saw women dressed in black, who came down to the edge of the canal, with pitchers on their heads As we were approaching Ismailia, there were British troops camped along the em bankment who, when they knew that we were Aus tralians, started to sing "Waltzing Matilda."

As we neared Port Said, the canal was filled with Portuguese Men o' War These are deadly fish which infest the tropical seas around Egypt

The imposing offices of the Suez Canal Com pany, built in Oriental style, are to be seen on the left The harbour itself is usually full of liners from all parts of the world, as well as of local crafts of many types and sizes It is the junction of the three great Continents, Europe, Asia and Africa.

—Margaret Johnston, L.V.c, 14 yrs., Cato

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Dusk

The smoky skies have clouded in a veil of purple mist, An d the trees are silhouetted one by one, But the wisps of pale pink gossamer that daily form the clouds Hide underneath their veil a crimson sun

There are streaks of tawny sunset left behind amongst the trees, As an empty silence settles over all And an aqua star is peeping from a bank of ruddied clouds, While a purple dimness shrouds us in its shawl

—Marie Carter, L.V.d, 14 yrs., Fitchett

The Pine Tree

Amid the forest, Slender and tall, The pine tree stands King over all

Down at its feet Wild violets grow; Its head is crowned With glistening snow

Father-like, It stands serene, Guarding the forest From foes unseen.

—Jill Kennedy, IV.d, 13 yrs., Cato

To Winter

(With apologies to Shelley)

Swiftly cover the grass with snow, Winter cold, Bring the rain that helps things grow, As you have of old, All the summer you have waited to come, Soon to bring pleasure but cold to some

Wrapped around in a coat of white, Here you are, Yo u bring the mists and fogs at night T o cover each star; The trees and the houses are covered with snow, Yo u have stopped the farmer from wielding his hoe

—Barbara Allen, L.V.a, 14 yrs., Berry

The Sea

The screech of gulls, the dip of wings, That flash against the blue The splash of spray against the rocks, That sparkles like the dew.

The white-capped waves of snowy foam, That glisten on the brine, Roll in towards the sandy shore, Along the sea-weed line

They crash upon the burning sand An d thunder on the beach, Then they flow back to the sea, Beyond a human's reach

The golden sand along the shore, The rocky cliffs above, The shells and sand-dunes by the sea, The hidden rocky cove

The brilliant sun in skies of blue, The azure world around; The rushing wind and dancing sea, Create a pleasant sound —Pauline Hodson, L.V.d, 15 yrs., Berry

Dawn

Over the cold grey hills the sun came gliding, Its golden rays down the valleys sliding The wind through the trees is softly whirring, Bushland folk are busily stirring

The fox to his hidden lair is creeping, An d Mother Koala is peacefully sleeping; The skylark in the blue is soaring, Crows fill the air with continuous cawing

Quiet is the town still lazily slumbering, A milk truck through the streets is lumbering, All the world wakes to greet the morning, For the darkest hours come before the dawning -—Myra Langford, IV.d, Berry

The Snowdrop

White as the snow in England's early morn, White as a lamb, when just newly born, White as the clouds aloft in the sky, The dainty little snowdrop bids us come nigh

T o its call we approach, it nods and it glances, Then, as the breeze blows, it bows and it dances, Throws back its head, and laughs in the sun, This delicate flower, whose charm has us won

T o our joy it would be a vision entrancing If forever we saw the fairy bell dancing; It will pirouette, curtsy, promenade and stop, This beautiful flower, the timid snowdrop —Judy Skinner, L.V.c, 14 yrs., Cato

The Spirit of Winter

When Autumn had said her last farewell, Winter appeared A tiny figure, slender like a tree robbed of all its foliage, following a frozen fountain's path among the snow hills

Her robe was grey, dove grey, and white like snow, and around her neck and wrists twinkling icicles hung. O n her unkempt crop of silky black hair a cap of freezing dew drops was perched Her glistening feet were bare, and her pale blue eyes seemed to be sapphires She fluttered over every thing like a tiny bird, and the air around her be came crisp and refreshing

A frozen cavern formed her home and in the icy chambers, where even a tiny drop freezes, she would play merirly on her flute, and in the shivery tunnels the icicles would beat time

O n the frozen lake skaters zoomed around, and when they had stopped they would hurry home to where Fire, in her best dress of gold and red, with black slippers, welcomed them

But somehow Winter, dancing in and out among the snowmen like a flimsy fairy, content in a frigid world, seemed to them better than Fire, and even than Baby Rain, and oh, so much better than old man Fog and his wife, Mist —Wend y Loutit, L.V.b, 14 yrs., Berry.

The Wind

Whistling, whirling, round about, Winding ever in and out, Rustling through the gumtrees' leaves, Whirling round the old grey eaves, Goes the wind

Swirling over paddocks bare, Sweeping dust into the air, Turning our old windmill's sails, Clouding all the dustry trails, Goes the wind

—Iris Wild, L. V.d, 13 yrs., Cato.

The Show

The sun was shining brightly An d not a sign of rain; W e bought our tickets for the Show, And jumped aboard the train

At last we reached the Showgrounds, Walked past the water mills; An d then towards the carnival Which gave us many thrills

The cattle, sheep, and horses, Which interested me, Had ribbons hung around the stalls For everyone to see.

The Grand Parade was best of all, The horses looked so proud, Their heads held high as though to hear The cheering of the crowd

The afternoon was over, 'Twas almost time to go, With sample bags in both our hands, W e sadly left the Show

—Lorraine Ley, L.V.d, 13 yrs., Cato.

The Baby Ghost

A baby ghost was sent abroad, And told to go a-haunting, "But oh! " he said, "each time I try A ghost's already flaunting."

So the baby ghost he tried and tried, But though he tried in vain, He remembered what his mother said, "Try, try and try again."

Then he found a little house, An d stayed there just because T o his great joy no one was there— How wise his mother was!

—Heather Stainsby, IV.d, Fitchett

The Pipe of the Pied Piper

Amon g the snow-clad peaks of Transylvania, there nestled a small hamlet whose quaint build ings were reminiscent of a former age In one of the narrow, dark back streets there stood a tiny second-hand shop A little bewhiskered old gentleman in a black velvet smoking cap presided over the affairs of his shop with gentle dignity Into this shop came Cuthbert, a simple young man from a small cottage on the outskirts of the hamlet

Cuthbert considered himself musical, and prob ably he was, in his simple way. Being musically inclined, he had, of course, to purchase a musical instrument

As he browsed in the antique shop he espied a small, worn, musical pipe It lay a little apart from the other articles on the shelf After picking it up and examining it, Cuthbert lifted it to his lips and blew Without any other apparent effort on his part the pipe emitted a strange, long, drawn out note It sounded rather peculiar to Cuthbert but he liked it On inquiry about the pipe, Cuth bert discovered that the old gentleman who owned the shop knew nothing about it The old man was at first rather reluctant to sell the pipe but finally he gave in and Cuthbert departed with it.

That evening as Cuthbert sat by his fire he took out his pipe, examined it idly and then tried to play it As he sounded different notes one after the other, a quaint melody seemed to form. It pleased him He played the tune again and again

There was a scuffle in the corner of the room and there sat a large, fat, grey rat From under Cuthbert's chair peeped the snout of a little brown mouse and there in the middle of the floor two fat, little white mice rolled, evidently thoroughly enjoying themselves Glancing to the corner, Cuthbert noticed that a second rat had joined the other while under his chair another little brown, pink-tipped snout had appeared

Cuthbert got up shakily. He did not like rats and mice He left the room and went to bed As he lay thinking in bed, it occurred to him that what had happened to himself just now had hap pened once before in history Being a son of Transylvania, he knew well the story of the Pied Piper, that strange man clothed in red and yellow, who, by means of a musical pipe, had led his

ancestors from Hamelin in Germany to Tran sylvania

Shakily, Cuthbert lit the crude tallow candle by his bed He hastily examined the worn pipe There in the middle of the pipe were scratched the initials, P.P It must be the Pied Piper's pipe Poor Cuthbert could not think how this could be his pipe for the Pied Piper was surely no more than a legendary figure.

Next day, as Cuthbert crossed the meadow at the foot of a great, snow-covered mountain, he saw some young children playing As he stood watching them he heard a loud rumbling sound further up the mountain He looked up A n avalanche was making its rapid and treacherous way down the mountain side

Cuthbert, horrified, realised that the children were in the way of it He called but they did not hear him Feverishly, he took the pipe from his pocket and blew on it At the first sound of the pipe the children ran towards him, out of the way of the avalanche

Later, after the avalanche had passed and the children had gone home, Cuthbert lay down on the soft green grass under a tree He laid the pipe beside him and went to sleep

When he awoke the sun was setting in a blaze of gold behind the majestic peaks He sat up and turned to pick up his pipe

It was gone!

He hunted everywhere but it had really dis appeared Then Cuthbert lifted his head

Was that the sound of a pipe being played? What was that flash of red and yellow on the distant mountain?

—Ruth Arnold, L.V.c, 14 yrs., Fitchett

My Dearest Wish

The thing that I would love to do, Would be to venture forth In my small craft to see the world; First I would head due north

I'd sail away in my small boat, Far across the sea, An d when I'd lost all sight of land She'd be my company

Each port of call would show me more O f things I'd never dreamed, The strangest sights to gaze upon, That most unlikely seemed

An d when I'd seen the whole wide world, In every country been, Straight for my native land I'd sail, T o tell all that I'd seen

—Margaret Falder, L.V.e Spirit of Spring

I met one morning the Spirit of Spring, She was lovely with a beauty rare, She had on her finger a magic ring, Dew glistened on her hair

The daffodils looked at her sunny face, An d opened their buds in joy; The violets crept out of their hiding place, An d nodded their faces coy

She tripped along through the stately trees With her step so light and gay, While her dress rustled softly in the breeze, As she hurried on her way —Ailys Chapman, L.V.b, Cato

Shoes

Black, brown, Tattered and torn, High-heeled, elegant, Hardly worn Stiff and unyielding, Solid and thick, Clumsy and bulging, Flimsy and slick, New and squeaking, Old and creaking But they are all Shoes

—Margaret Stevens, IV.d, 13 yrs., Berry

Lower Middle

Silver and Green

What shall I write for Silver and Green? In case you don't know, it's our school magazine I'm no good at poems, I'm no good at prose, But I'll have to do one or the other, I s'pose I wish I could draw, I wish I could paint, But if I did that, then the whole school would faint, So I'll just close the book and go off to bed, An d next time I don't think I'll worry my head But I've made lots of friends, so I simply must say, I hope that you all have a good holiday —Margot Tully, III.c, 10 yrs., Cato

The Fairies

Like falling stars, the fairies' light, Shines on the earth all through the night; Through wooded glens and moonlit dells The fairies fly with silver bells.

By the magic pool in the toadstool ring, The fairies love to dance and sing, But there's plenty of work for them to do, Helping to make our dreams come true.

The dawn comes in on silver wings, As the clock strikes four and the echo rings, The fairies start to homeward go, After a night on the earth below —Sue Kennett, Ill.b, 10 yrs., Berry

Moonrise

The night is dark and starless, with a thick fog hanging low in the trees Everything is calm and still The trees of the orchard look bare and cold, waiting for their spring leaves Everything seems to be waiting for something to happen

A night bird calls; a gentle breeze springs up, lifting the grey fog The distant hills are dark and lifeless against the sky

Then the moon sails above the hills into the starless sky, spreading her silver mantle over everything, transforming the cold white trees to silver, making everything magical and fairy-like —Diane Knibbs, L.V.c, Cato

Rejected Contributions—Middle School

"Th e Little Country Stream"—A.S.; "Th e Spirit of Want"—H.K. ; "The Daffodil's Secret" —F.B.; "Th e Country"—P.H.; "Jane's Lucky Day"—G.T. ; "M y Mistake"—M.B.; "The Pupils' Lament"—M.E.; "Th e Old Plum Tree"—J.B.; "Th e Things I Love"—W.L. ; "Australia"—I.S.; " A Queen's Gratitude"—D.C

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Holidays

Days that we plan for, work for and strive, Soon to our pleasure they will arrive Work will be over, games will then start, These we enjoy if we've done our part Happy the student when exams, are done, Though getting the marks may not be much fun. To o late to wish we'd worked a bit more, Though sorry we may be our results are so poor With firm resolve to do better next time, I come struggling hard to the end of my rhyme

—Janet Clarke, L.IV.c, 12 yrs., Krome

The Old Man of the Hills

There was an old man who lived in the hills, Whose back was all bent from various ills, He lived in a hut, on the top of a mountain, An d outside his door was a little grey fountain

The fountain was nearly as old as he, An d he was of age ninety summers and three; He said, "It's a wonder my fountain's still playing, But soon I will see my poor fountain swaying."

The man was right, for, after a storm, He no longer saw its familiar grey form Said he to himself: " I thought it would go, All my grey fountain is covered in snow!"

It was sad for the man who lived on the mountain, For he used to talk to his little grey fountain; It was very sad (as I said before), For now he could only sit by the door

The little old man could stand it no more, He walked up the path and opened the door, He went to his room and he cried and cried, An d the next day they found him—he had died

—Gillian Siggins, IH.b, 11 yrs., Berry

Our Family

Daddy is partial to pineapple, Mummy prefers apricot, Helen likes a ripe strawberry, But John, he just fancies the lot

Daddy goes off to the football match, Mum works in the garden shed, Helen goes off for a hike with the Guides, But John, he just stays in bed.

Daddy chops wood for the fire at night, Mummy's as busy can be, Helen is busy with her homework, But John—he just eats his tea!

—Helen Young, III.c, ll i yrs., Fitchett

A Hall Built With Sweetness

Wh y is the Assembly Hall like the witch's house in Hansel and Gretel?

Answer: Because it is partly made out of toffees and cakes

The other night I was thinking of "lbs" and "£'s" of sugar—piles and piles of it, all making candy foundations, toffee window-sills, and coco nut ice doors for our Hall It's funny to think how often we have hurried home to push Arith metic and English away for a good strong sauce pan and a stout wooden spoon. Soon little squares of sweets are setting in readiness for "toffee" day —yet another one, and if every girl sold as many toffees as I have carried, and if the 1800 girls all supplied their trays of toffees, you can see that even the tiles on the roof would really be sugar-coated ones.

The joy we now have in making, buying and eating these toffees and sweets, will surely be equalled by the joy of sitting within the walls they are helping to erect

—Leonie Hodges, III.c, 10 yrs., Berry

Spring

Our happy Spring is here once more, With flowers and singing birds.

All add to joy and gaiety, An d are beyond all worlds

The wattles, they have blossomed forth, With tiny yellow flowers; They bloom too fast, for all is o'er Within a few short hours

The fruit trees their grey boughs adorn With daily coloured tresses

O f tiny petals, white and pink— These are their little dresses.

Spring cometh once in every year, Each flower lifts up her head For the sun to dry her dew-drop tear, An d warm her tiny bed —Valerie Duncan, L.IV.e, 12 yrs

My First Ride on the Ferris Wheel

On the ferris wheel I love to ride, U p in the air so high; As it goes slowly round and round, I seem to touch the sky

An d when it stops away up high, The cage rocks to and fro, I stop up there a little while, Then on again I go

My ride is nearly over now, An d then I must alight, Always I will remember it, With feelings of delight —Gael Griffith, IH.b, 11 yrs., Fitchett

The Penguin

My mother and father are building a holiday home at St Leonard's on the shores of Port Phillip Bay

One day my sister and I went for a walk along the beach from where we saw a penguin out on a sandbank I waded out and went to pick it up, but it snapped at me and tried to swim away W e quickly realised that something was wrong with the penguin, and so I ran back home while my sister stayed to watch him I returned to the beach with a box into which we put him after making a nest out of seaweed W e then carried him home My father washed the oil from the penguin's body with kerosene and rinsed him with warm soapy water W e took him back to the beach and let him go, and that was the last we saw of him

—Jocelyn Gibbins, IH.a, 12 yrs., Krome

Our Farm

U p in the hills, Olinda way, Is where our family's gone to stay. We've got a farm with acres wide, An d lined with trees on either side Some ducks we have, and chickens too, A brown cow that just loves to moo A pony which I ride each day, An d feed with buckets of fresh hay

The garden there is full of flowers, Where you can play for hours and hours. I wouldn't change my life up there, For all the city's rush and tear

—Nanette McLaughlin, III.c, 11 yrs., Fitchett

The Sea

I love to be down on the sand by the sea Where the little waves laugh so happily Or the big breakers roar and roll up the beach, An d you have to move back well out of their reach

I love twisting paths that wind through the trees, U p over the hills and across the green leas; But best I like the sparkling blue sea Which seems to be calling and calling to me. —Margaret Phillipson, L.IV.b, 12 i yrs., Berry

The Storm at Sea

Restless are the mighty waves That toss and turn the "Quill," Fiercesome are the blust'ry winds Which follow after still

From a dark and thundery cloud Falls rain and sleet and snow, As vivid lightning starts to flash The boats rock to and fro

Slippery are the decks aboard, N o passengers in sight— For they are safely tucked in bed O n such a stormy night

—Glenis Jolly, L. IV.b, 12 yrs., Cato.

Through My Window

Looking from my window

There are many things one sees, Trams and trains and motor cars All humming like the bees.

I much prefer the morning, When the sun begins to rise, And little birds begin to chirp; I stretch and blink my eyes

Sometimes I like the evening When the setting sun is low, The hush that comes with twilight When lights begin to glow.

Sometimes when I'm asleep at night, The moon-beams quietly creep Across the room to find me, An d wake me from my sleep

—Robin Dane, L Ill.b, 10 yrs., Cato

In the Little Green Wood

In a little green wood, one bright starry night, Where the cobwebs are lighted with dew, Where the little gay streams play over the rocks, An d the little birds whistle and coo

I saw a "Night Fairy" all silvery bright, An d a star she wore for each shoe; On her head was a little half-moon, for a hat, And her dress was a moon-beam or two

She danced on a cobweb that twinkled with dew, And drank from a gum-nut all white; Then she flew through the sky, away in the dark Where I lost her completely from sight

—Neroli Hardie, L.IV.e, 12 yrs., Fitchett

Spring

The blossom's on the cherry trees, And there's a sweet and fragrant breeze, The new born Iambs frisk round and round, And the birds are making a joyous sound; Spring has come and Mother Earth Rejoices in this glad new birth

—Beverley Kennedy, III.a, 12 yrs., Cato

Rejected Contributions

The Committee wishes to commend the follow ing: "Seagulls"—C.H "Percy the Penguin"—P S "Moonbeam Fairies"—C.W "Th e Fairy Glen"—N.McL. "Th e Show"—A.C "Highland War Poem"—S.C

Junior Original Section

The New Junior School

It has long been established that children learn best when they are happy and we know that happi ness is one of the ingredients we provide for our children in the Junior School

1954 has certainly been one of our happiest years and will live in the memory as the year in which our beautiful new building was opened.

The children have all shared in our enjoy ment of the light airy rooms with their pastel coloured walls and bright furniture, and have helped with the care of our garden by providing trees and by tirelessly watering and weeding our new garden beds

On the opening day the classes acted plays based on the "Centre of Interest" of each group This was made much more enjoyable because we

were able to produce these plays in our own Music Room with backcloths painted by the child ren, and stage curtains which had been provided and made by the parents This Room is a delight ful addition to our school, helping the smooth running of classes by providing a harmonious setting for Assembly, Music and Dramatisation groups without causing any disturbance to other classes

W e were very grateful to Dr Una Porter, daughter of our great benefactor, Mr F J Cato, for coming to perform the opening ceremony, and as we listened to her very fine speech and heard of her happy memories of the school, we felt that M.L.C had had an important part to play in her life as in that of many of Melbourne's leading women and we hope that our new Junior School may follow the tradition set us

The Story of the New Junior School

Last year when the new Junior School was being built the Junior girls were crowded in with the rest of the school So a new building was made for the Junior School. It was ready just in time for this year's school The building is oblong in shape, and has a few large windows in every room. There are eight rooms upstairs, including the bathrooms and staff rooms The building is of pale orange brick, and on the front of the build ing is written "M.L.C Junior School." The lowest form in the Junior School is the kinder garten, and the highest are Junior I V a and b The youngest girl in the kindergarten is about three and a half years, and the eldest girl in Junior I V a is ten and a half years. In the play ground for the younger ones there is a small "monkey bar" and a "jungle-gym," and for the bigger ones there is a climbing-frame and a "monkey bar," and a slide for both groups

—Cecilia Focken, Junior IV.a, 9 yrs., Cato

The Opening of Our School

W e had the opening of our school, A rainy day but not too cool, W e had the plays and they went well, In ours we had a lot to tell!

W e told the story of Captain Cook, An d all the others that came to look Dampier, Tasman, Flinders and Dirk, And the pirates, too, told about their work.

They filled in a map of Australia in blue, The parts they had found and the places too, Where their sailors had been to find the new land, An d to my surprise they called it New Holland!

—Kathryn Humphrey, Junior IV.b, 9 yrs., Fitchett

[As Her Majesty Queen Salote laid the founda tion stone of the New Junior School on her visit to Australia last year, several Junior School child ren have written to tell her of the completed building.—Editor ]

M.L.C Junior School, Kew, Victoria, Australia 20th Sept., 1954. Dear Queen Salote, W e all think it would be nice to tell you about Saturday After the official opening IV.b and IV.a mothers came in, and we were disappointed you couldn't come, but we are going to tell you about it The first play was IV.a's and ours was second. It was about the people who found Aus tralia I was a Dutch sailor and we all had a part each and there were Spanish sailors too W e had a fight. But we beat them off the stage.

In the play, there were little girls asking the sailors questions and the teacher, Miss Brown, was too. After they had gone, Captain Cook ar rived The backcloth was Captain Cook's Cottage Then I was in a little dance—it was very short and very pretty too.

Dr Una Porter officially opened our school and gave a speech and everybody was interested about the new building Our books were all over the place on tables The plays were held in the new Music Room and it now looks very dirty with the feet marks The new Music Room was built in the Second Term and looks very nice In side there are three little ballet pictures and a very pretty vase

W e had a very exciting day, but there's only one thing that spoilt it—that was that it rained Yours respectfully, Susan Hodgson —Susan Hodgson, Junior IV.b, 8 yrs

Pirate Verse

(Sung in play produced on Opening Day of New Junior School)

W e are pirates brave and bold, In one hand a knife we hold, Sinking ships and killing men, Storing jewels in our den, Walking people on a plank, N o one here to give a spank —Irene Falkenstein, Junior IV.b, 9 yrs., Berry.

The New Music Hall

When our new Junior School was built we did not have room to have Assembly, painting and singing, so it was decided that a Music Hall should be built The new Music Hall has a wooden floor, a stage and blackboards. The outside is of orange rnd fawn brick, and it has many large windows The Hall is situated at the back of the school and has a concrete path leading up to it. The men ere going to lay a path all around it We use it for singing, Assembly and plays IV.a has a win dow box, and we hope that the flowers in it will be blooming on Speech Day W e have planted gladioli bulbs and pansies in it On Speech Day, we do our Christmas plays

—Diana Thompson, Junior IV.a, 10 yrs., Fitchett

Spring Time

She makes me feel merry and gay; Come, come, little children, and play W e will go through the woods, And gather fairy hoods Pretty, pretty little leaves, Birdies among forks of trees Come, come, children and play

—An n Hewitt, Junior IH.a, 8 yrs

The Show

I went to the Show on Thursday, And I saw the goats and pigs, I got a monkey and some sample bags, Then I saw some judges without wigs

Mummy took me into the Arena An d we saw the horses there I had a ride on the merry-go-round An d I was in Mother's care

W e saw the cars and trucks, And a police car with a phone, Then we walked back to the car An d we went all the way home.

—Pamela Gloster, Junior IV.b, 9 yrs., Fitchett

Our Assembly Hall

W e have a new Assembly Hall, It is made for Juniors, one and all W e love to have Assembly there And offer up our daily prayer On Opening Day we had our plays, Our parents came to see and praise In fancy costumes we were dressed All of us did our very best And now the girls of M.L.C Will learn to sing there cheerfully

—Joan Kingham, Junior IV.a, 10 yrs Fitchett

My Puppy

I have a little puppy, He's as small as small can be, And every time I call him, He hides behind a tree

Every night at six o'clock, He waits outside the door And if his dinner is not brought Then at the door he'll paw

But alas, he's sometimes naughty, An d chases birds, I fear But although my parents say he's bad, T o me he's very dear.

—Barbara Caffin, Junior IV.b, 9 yrs., Berry

Springtime

Early in the morning, There is a misty veil, All on the hill, And down in the dale Flowers in the meadow, Birds in the trees, Flowers are everywhere Blowing in the breeze.

—Cecilia Focken, Junior IV.a, 9 yrs., Cato

At Night

When I go to bed at night, I think of city lights so bright, An d all the stars that shine around, An d all new friends that I have found, I think of when the Queen came here, An d how we stood and gave a cheer, An d then I think of school, hooray! I really think it's gym to-day -—Cecilia Fiddian, Junior IV.a, 9 yrs., Fitchett

The Adventures of a Mouse

There was once a little mouse who could not find a home for himself and he was in a bad way for he had nearly died of hunger and thirst He had walked and walked till his legs nearly dropped off, so he took a rest in an old oak tree Suddenly a big house, which he had not noticed, appeared before him. " I know'," he said, "I'll make a hole in the larder of this house." So quietly he crept into the house and made him self a fine hole in the jam cupboard because jam is very tasty to mice There he lived very happily -—Robyn Langford, Junior IH.b, 8 yrs , Berry

ACKNOWLEDGMENT S

The Editors wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following School Magazines: — "Th e Wesley College Chronicle," "The Melburn ian," "Th e Swan," "The Carey Chronicle," "Th e Brook," "The Sydneian," "Fintonian," "The Scotch Collegian," "The Corian," "The Caulfield Gram marian," "The Mitre," "Th e Brighton Grammar ian," "Th e Record," "Th e Pegasus," and others which may have been unintentionally omitted

The Old Collegian

CONDUCTE D BY PAST STUDENTS OF THE METHODIS T LADIES' COLLEGE

Mrs. A . ALBERT O (Queenie Howell) President, 1955

The Old Collegian

EDITORIAL

In this year 1954—our Golden Jubilee year— it may be interesting to those active in the work of the Club and for club members generally to know something of its formation If we are also to fully appreciate and carry on "the vision splendid" of its founders and realise the Club not merely as a social centre but as a definite and serious factor in our lives it is fitting at this time that we should become familiar with its early history

In the year 1904, a band of four Old Col legians—Mrs Williams (Ethel Laycock), Mrs Brook Smith (Elizabeth Green), Mrs B Kilving ton (Lucy Watsford) and Mrs. Laurie (Eunice Ingham)—with love for the old School and its Christian ideals very strong in their hearts met to discuss with Dr W H Fitchett, founder and first Principal of the College, the possibility of forming a social club to perpetuate and extend the way of life they knew and loved so well and to continue the associations dear to them. Dr. Fitchett gave enthusiastic support to its establishment expressing regret at the same time that so many years had already elapsed without the formation of such a Club

, After much preliminary work, a meeting was called on 29th October, 1904. The gathering was held in the Dining Hall at the College where two hundred Old Collegians met together to be wel comed by Dr and Mrs Fitchett, representatives of every year from the establishment of the Col lege in 1882 being present Mrs Kilvington was elected Honorary Secretary and a Provisional Committee formed In the first year about one hundred and fifty Old Collegians joined the Club

Since that splendid beginning fifty years ago the Club has grown steadily in numbers and in terest Many women of fine character and excellent capabilities have occupied the Presidential chair and the work of its Secretaries, office bearers and Councils, entirely without material reward, has been beyond praise

Now after fifty years as a Club we look back rather proudly but, more important still, we must look forward very seriously Our founders had a t lite purpose They gave us a sound basis on which to build. Time moves on, however, and change takes place slowly, very slowly perhaps, but inevitably Tremendous development has occurred in every sphere of life during the last fifty years, and to-day we find ourselves a body of responsible educated women in an age undoubtedly of intense interest but also swift and complicated, difficult and dangerous, which requires all our intelligence and awareness if we are to escape the pitfalls everywhere around us and live to some purpose.

The world to-day in every sphere is crying out for the Christian way of life W e past students of the Methodist Ladies' College because of our Christian inheritance and education cannot plead ignorance of that way nor should we allow lack of thought to prevent us from following it W e have a great and glorious inheritance but, be cause of that inheritance, an infinitely greater and tremendous responsibility Let us, therefore, as individuals and as a Club accept that respon sibility, and seriously and courageously by our way of life bear witness in the face of the power ful challenge that lies everywhere round us in life to-day In this way only can we show the greatest honour to the founder of our College and his successors, and to the early leaders of our Club.

ANNUA L REPORT

It is with pleasure that I present the fiftieth Annual Report on behalf of the Old Collegians' Club

On Show Day, 24th September, 1953, a large number of members attended the Back to School Day, our first function for the year The school girls provided an excellent programme and we enjoyed the hospitality of Dr and Mrs Woo d at afternoon tea

O n 31 st October, we held a Square Dance in the school gymnasium to assist the funds of the Debutantes' Return Ball. It was a most enjoyable night and its success was largely due to the assistance given us by the Parents' Association

The third Golf Day was held on 9th November at Yarra Yarra It was a very happy afternoon for those who attended including those who did not play but who attended the luncheon

Our Annual Church Service was held at Auburn Methodist Church on 15th November In the absence of Dr Wood , Professor Albiston gave the sermon W e wish to thank Miss A Watsford, the soloist, and Miss A Grunden, who read the lesson

Enrolment Day for new girls was held at the College on 23rd November The President (Mrs F W Cornell), Mrs Glenister and Mrs McCoy attended morning assembly

The Annual Garden Party on 5 th December was a very enjoyable afternoon The weather was fine so we were able to have afternoon tea in the garden At this function our guests included repre sentatives from other Old Collegians' Clubs and they, together with Club members, enjoyed viewing the beautiful exhibition of the present girls' craft work.

O n 2nd March, 1954, the President (Mrs. F. W . Cornell) and Treasurer (Miss H Brown) attended the Women's Luncheon given in honour of Her Majesty the Queen at St Kilda Town Hall

A Musical Evening at the home of Miss A Danks on 12th March was a very successful and happy evening The Westminster Madrigal Singers entertained us much to the enjoyment of every one present

It was on our courts at M.L.C. that the "Sun" Tennis Challenge Tournament was again held, on 13th and 20th March Twenty teams competed and our four, consisting of Mrs Y Halliday, Mrs C Watts, Miss L Coghlan and Miss E Malcolm, were again victorious, beating Mande ville Hall in the final. This is the seventh occasion on which we have won the Cup

O n 26th March, in the Music Hall, new mem bers were welcomed with a programme of films arranged by our Younger Members' Circle Later, supper was served by Council members and every one present had a very happy evening

The Inter-Schools' Golf Day was held at Huntingdale on 12th April Twenty-three schools including M.L.C competed and P.L.C won the Cup for the eleventh time

O n 30th April, at our Literary Evening, Com mander M S Batterham, R.A.N., O.B.E., gave a very interesting talk and showed films on the activities of the Frogmen during the last war Mrs C F Hutton, accompanied by Miss Wi n Collins, on the piano, provided a delightful musical pro gramme, and during the evening the "Sun " Tennis Cup was accepted by Dr Woo d from the Old Collegians' Tennis Team on behalf of the Coljege

O n 25th June, we honoured past office bearers at the Golden Jubilee Birthday Night held at the College to commemorate the first fifty years of the Old Collegians' Club. A record number of members attended The two-tiered birthday cake in green and silver was cut by Mrs B Kil vington, a foundation member of the Club. It was a great re-union for older members who had not met each other for many years

There were twenty-five debutantes presented to the President, Mrs F W Cornell, at the Golden Jubilee Ball held at St. Kilda Town Hall on 1st July Congratulations are due to Miss V Harrison, convener, and Misses J Vanthoff and G Bacon, ticket secretaries, for the hard work they under took to make our Jubilee a very successful event The tables were decorated with silver containers filled with red flowers, and on the official table was a bridge representing the crossing from 1904 to 1954 W e had the pleasure of entertaining Dr and Mrs Wood , Miss D Ball, Miss Lindsay of Elsternwick, Mr and Mrs C Lord, of the Parents' Association and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Williams (Wesley Old Collegians' Club) The ball was a financial success showing a profit of £118

The Golden Jubilee Dinner was held at "Dynevor," St Kilda, on 20th August The mem bers who attended enjoyed an excellent dinner amongst very pleasant surroundings The tables were decorated with souvenir menus

On 30th September, we had our Back to School Day for 1954, at the College when we honoured Mrs T Woo d as our special guest The present girls provided a very enjoyable programme for our entertainment and afterwards we again en

joyed Dr and Mrs Wood's hospitality at after noon tea

O n 16th October, the Old Collegians' Club had charge of the Cake Stall at the School Fete to assist in raising funds for the Assembly Hall, and an evening was also arranged by Mrs F W Cornell and Mrs R N White at Mrs White's home at Brighton to aid these funds The amounts raised were £50/10/ for the cake stall and £30 for the evening W e wish to thank the Council and Club members who helped to make these two functions a success both financially and by giving of their services.

W e would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr and Mrs Woo d for the welcome that always awaits us at the College, to Miss D Ball for her invaluable assistance throughout the year, and also to all Council members who have helped at the different functions

W e extend sincere sympathy to all who have suffered sorrow during the year and loving thoughts to all who have been absent owing to illness

W e have yet our Garden Party to look forward to bring to a close a very happy and unforgettable Golden Jubilee Year and we would also like to take this opportunity to wish our incoming Presi dent, Mrs A Alberto, all good wishes for a happy and successful year to come

JUN E CLAY , Secretary

CLUB ROOMS' CIRCLE

I have much pleasure on behalf of the Club Rooms' Circle in presenting the Annual Report.

Eight meetings have been held during the year, and we would like to thank members who have made these meetings possible, and have kindly acted as hostesses

October 9, 1953. The meeting was held at Mrs T Dawe's home when Miss Pat Hagerty, an Old Collegian, and her friend, Miss Margaret Densley, gave an interesting talk about Coronation Day

November 26. Our President, Mrs Russell, in vited all members to a very happy afternoon at the Caris Club

December 4. The Christmas Party was held at the Caris Club when the Misses Hagerty and Densley were our guests, and concluded their talk on the Coronation and their experiences when staying at the Youth Hostels

March 25, 1954. The meeting was held at Miss Brunier's home

June 6. Mrs. H. A. King was our hostess at this afternoon, when all present took part in competitions.

July 15. A n afternoon was held at the English Speaking Union, when Mrs L M Smith was hostess All present were very interested in hear ing of Mrs. McCoy's holiday in Japan and the Philippines

September 16. The meeting was held at Mrs. McCoy's home when members enjoyed seeing the many varied and unusual articles which she had brought home from Japan, particularly the beautiful silks and table linen

November 19 The meeting was held at Mrs Blackburn's home

The members of the Circle have decided to give an annual prize to a student of Domestic Economy at M.L.C. each year, to be presented on Speech Night The sum of £10/10/ was also given to the Helping Hand

It was decided also that a printed notice should be hung on the walls of the private room at Ep worth Hospital recently furnished by the Club Rooms' Circle, the wording to read: "The M.L.C.O.C Club Rooms' Circle who furnished this room wish you a speedy recovery." "Give me health, thou great bestower of it. (Stein.)"

Members desire to express their sincere sym pathy to the relatives of our late member, Miss Gertrude Barbour, who passed on recently, Also our sympathy to members who have suffered recent sad bereavements

The Secretary would be pleased to hear from any former Club Room members who desires to join the Circle

GRACE HALES, Hon Secretary

NATIONA L COUNCIL OF WOME N

As delegates to the National Council of Women we have had the pleasure and privilege of attend ing the following meetings during the year February.

The first meting for 1954 was held on Thurs day, 11th February This was the first meeting that we attended as delegates from the Old Collegians' Club and we were welcomed by the President, Mrs Norris

Most of the afternoon was taken up by dis cussion on the Queen's visit Flowers were to be sent from the Council to Government House every day during the visit. The Queen's Luncheon was also discussed One of the guests for the afternoon was Mrs Gomessior from Pakistan— a great educationalist and inspector of schools in her country

The speaker was Mrs. G. Paton, wife of Pro fessor Paton, who had just returned from the Continent, England and Scotland She had repre sented Mrs. Herbert Brookes at a University Women's Conference in Brussels where she was the guest of a very wealthy Baroness The spiritual aspect had been strongly stressed at this Confer ence Mrs Paton also attended in Edinburgh the International Conference on Home Economics

March

The Annual Meeting was held on 11th March Mrs Norris, who had been President for four years, retired, her work and leadership being greatly praised by the Hon Secretary in her re port Mrs Breen was elected as the new President and was warmly welcomed by Mrs Norris Mrs Claude Couchman was honoured by being made a permanent Vice-President

Lady Pamela Mountbatten had written a letter from the Queen thanking the members for the beautiful flowers sent to Government House during her stay

A letter was sent from the National Council to the Commissioner of Police protesting against the decision that no policewoman, no matter how proficient, can be made a sergeant A Review of Women's activities to take place on 29th and 30th March was discussed

April.

The new President, Mrs Breen, was in the chair on 8th April, and was warmly welcomed. Mrs. Breen spoke of the success of the Review of Women's activities and announced that over £200 was in hand

The guest speaker was Mrs L R Hoult, Presi dent of the Food Technology Association, which is organising a huge exhibition to be held in January and February of next year The Exhibi tion is to be in conjunction with the Business Men's Committee of the Queen Elizabeth Maternal Child Health Centre

May

Mrs Norris was congratulated on the honour given her by the Queen Appreciation was ex pressed on her work for the National Council

Plans are in hand for the formation of a Book Council to see that suitable books are provided for young people Also the opening of Royal Park Receiving Room had been attended Mrs Couch man spoke very strongly against the commercial isation of Mother's Day. The speaker for} the afternoon was Miss Pendred from the Pre-School Centre of Australia

June.

Mr Barry, M.L.A., was the speaker at this meeting and his subject was the Greater Mel bourne Scheme.

The President announced that Miss Field would speak at a special meeting to be held on 25th August The Australian National Council of Wome n Conference was to take place in Adelaide in October. One resolution passed was the need for a universal Divorce Law A query had been received from Bendigo asking what was the reply regarding raising the school leaving age to 15 The answer was that an Act has been passed and is now waiting to be put into operation Mrs Hammond was to give a Floral Display on 29th October at the home of Mrs Brookes Report re ceived on the Helsinki Conference

July

The President and delegates attended this meet ing on 8th July for informal discussion Several organisations spoke of their difficulties. It was important to get an inner view into these Auxili ary problems Out of this discussion came the suggestion that a short time should be allowed for discussion at perhaps every meeting on mutual problems affecting Auxiliaries The Law Committee would then consider the matter and report back to the meeting their conclusions for settling the problems It was felt that the Council was set up to help not just to hear Several sug gestions concerning finance were received One was to raise the subscription to £3/3/ and also the Associates' fee M.L.C delegates did not ex press an opinion in open meeting but spoke to

the President and Secretary later suggesting that both subscriptions be raised and asked that it be put in writing for discussion at the next meeting W e were told that M.L.C. was considered most dependable and reliable

August

At the meeting on 12th August, Mrs Brens read a letter frm M.L.C Old Collegians suggesting that the affiliation fee be raised to £2/2/ and the As sociates' fee to £1

Several speakers gave short talks of their activi ties and problems Pvjiss Kelly spoke on Social Service Miss Fitzgerald representing the Profes sional and Business Women's Club said there were over 300 members representing 55 different in terests

The main speaker discussed English Education Administration from the early eighteenth century to the present day In 1870, the first Education Act was passed, and Church and State Schools were established In 1902, School Councils were formed with local School Committees It was then made compulsory for children to attend school. Free medical inspection also began at this time In 1918, Secondary Schools were started for older children and in 1939, there was a Minister of Education appointed Morally, mentally, physi cally and spiritually this address was most in formative

September.

The President and Secretary reported on vari ous meetings

Miss Field was entertained at lunch and later spoke' on Children's Films Concern was expressed at the Housing Commission's idea of Kitchen and Bathroom arrangements and it was suggested that a woman should be on the panel

Miss Sally Butler, a Past President of the Business Women of America, spoke on "Women's Influence in the World." She said women should be alerted; they must make their influence felt The greatest power was public expression of opinion by women who have studied their subjects. There could be no better way of life until all women accepted responsibility W e must accept the spiritual life as well and instil into the young people a deeper sense of spirituality Miss Butler said women do not need to be militant but they can get anything they want done if they want it enough A representative from the Traveller's Aid Society also spoke on their activities.

October

Rev Palmer Phillips was the speaker, and his subiect was the United Nations.

ID A F RUSSELL, LUC Y KILVINGTON , Delegates.

YOUNGE R MEMBERS' CIRCLE

After our Annual Meeting in 1953, a Commit tee was formed comprising: Eunice Dann (Con vener), Delyce Matheson (Secretary), Katherine Manning (Treasurer), Heather Dare, Cecile Ben jamin, Glenys Bacon, Pat Robinson, June Clay, Lorraine Smith

Although the Committee worked hard during the past year organising various functions, it is my sad duty to relate that owing to a most disap pointing lack of support from the younger mem bers of the Old Collegians' Club, most of these functions had to be cancelled W e did, however, hold a very successful Theatre Night at the Comedy to see "Reluctant Heroes" early in the year

The Younger Circle once again organised the entertainment for the School Girls' Welcome when we showed some interesting films lent to us by the Canadian Film Library

In May we organised a Barbecue at the home of Cecile Benjamin, which though attended by very few Old Collegians, was nevertheless a success The Committee would like to convey their thanks to Mr and Mrs Benjamin and Cecile for the loan of their home for the evening, and indeed Mr Benjamin cooks the best barbecue chops and sausages we have ever tasted

In September we endeavoured to organise an evening at the Princess Theatre to see "Franquin" but at the last minute had to cancel it

I cannot stress enough the disappointment of the Committee in the lack of support from the younger members of the Club as we feel that these girls could, if they wished, be the backbone of the Club That was why the Younger Circle was formed to bring younger and older members together Many of you younger girls attended the School for a number of years and are justly proud of the fact but isn't it a reflection on your selves that you are not interested enough to join in the functions of the Younger Circle and so keep in touch with your old School? W e hope you will consider this thought and give us your earnest support in the future

The Committee would like to thank Mrs Cornell and the Council for their help and guidance, and hope that in the ensuing year greater support numerically will be forthcoming at our functions

EUNICE DANN , Convener

GEELONG BRANCH

When it was learned at the beginning of the year that a number of former M.L.C girls resided in Geelong, it was decided to call a meeting with a view to forming a Branch of the M.L.C.O.C.C in this district

The inaugural meeting was held in the Y.W.C.A rooms on 20th February, 1954, and nine intend ing members were present. Mrs. Cornell, the Mel bourne President, kindly came from Melbourne and took the chair at the first gathering As all present were unanimous on the need for such a Club in Geelong, the election of office bearers then took place and the following positions were filled:

President: Mrs J H Ward (Dorothea Flock art)

Vice-President: Mrs. F. H. Wallace (Bessie Mil burn)

Secretary: Mrs W G Stinton (Gwen Wallis)

Treasurer: Mrs S A Falk (Bonnie Bailey)

Meetings take place one evening a month at members' homes, with the exception of the July and November meetings which were held in the afternoon At our July meeting, we were pleased to have some Melbourne visitors present, including Mrs Cornell All gatherings have been most enjoy able and the membership has now grown to 27.

W e would like to report the following births:— Mrs J Barber (Constance Williams), a daughter; Mrs. M. Wilks (Helen Wilks), a son; Mrs. K. S. Nail (Marjorie Thomas), a son

GWE N STINTON , Hon Secretary DOROTHE A WARD , President

Geelong Members

Mrs J Barber (Constance Williams), Mrs D E Clarke (Dorothy Uren), Mrs Cecil Dixon (Mamie Weston), Miss Marion Elder, Mrs. N. Ellis (Netta Jones), Mrs S A Falk (Bonnie Bailey), Mrs A Farnworth (Enid Brown), Mrs Fuller (Doris Bailey), Mrs Peter Foster (Dorothy Morris), Mrs Galloway (Edith Stone), Mrs Howard (Barbara Kemp), Mrs J Hayes (Anna Milburn), Miss V Krome, Mrs Maddern (Agnes Wilson), Mrs K S Nail (Marjorie Thomas), Mrs J Nugent (Lois Vial), Mrs Osborne (Lorna Grierson), Mrs O A Pigdon (Barbara Ward) , Mrs W Peck (Sadie Kennedy), Mrs J Townsend (Alexandra Swan), Mrs. F. H. Wallace (Bessie Milburn), Mrs M Wilks (Helen Wilks), Mrs G Williams (Essie Robinson), Mrs J Woo d (Jill Moss) (Elsternwick Branch), Miss Edna Young.

FRED J. CAT O (ELSTERNWICK)

OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION

President: Miss B. Salmond.

Vice-President: Miss W Morrish

Treasurer: Miss A Elliott

Secretary: Mrs M White

Committee: Misses J Barker, J Green, S Man ley, J Rouch, J Salmond, G Vivien

Our Annual Meeting was held on 22nd Febru ary, 1954 in the School Hall W e did not have our usual large gathering, but the meeting was most successful

In March, our Tennis Team competed in the "Sun" Challenge Cup Our thanks go once again to Miss Lorraine Spence for her work in organis ing the team Hawthorn proved to be our superiors again, but we have great hopes for next year

Sports Day, on 8th May, was another disappoint ment for the Old Collegians The School defeated our relay team In a challenge race the "Old Girls" proved they were not too "old " after all The day was really enjoyed by everyone

O n Sunday, 27th June, a Memorial Service was held in the Assembly Hall in honour of Miss Joyce Bennett Miss Bennett was loved by all of us, and we were all deeply moved by Dr Wood's service and the very appropriate words of our President

• Our annual dance, at the New Alexandra on 16th July was not financially successful, but was

greatly enjoyed by those present We were very pleased to welcome Miss Lindsay and Miss Fox, Mr and Mrs Cornell, also Mr and Mrs Barr (President of the Parents' Association)

The Church Service in August, was held in the Orrong Road Methodist Church. Old Collegians were again given the welcome opportunity to wor ship with their friends, members of Staff and present-day girls. Dr. Wood's inspiring sermon was appreciated by all present The church was packed to capacity

During the month of August, many girls held horm Re-umons. ' These proved very popular and caused a lot of amusement, especially among groups that specified "School uniforms must be worn by all More of these gatherings have been planned for the future Some girls have organised week-end hike re-unions Donations were accepted at these functions for the School Building Fund

Our Annual "Back to School Day" on Show Uay 30th September, was poorly attended, and we have decided to alter the date to Labour Day next year, to see if we can persuade more Old Col legians to revisit the school. Many of our mem bers are torn bewteen two loyalties, Hawthorn and Elsternwick W e are hoping the change of date may bring a larger attendance next year

The Dinner was a wonderful success Forty Old Collegians enjoyed an excellent dinner at the Victoria Hotel W e were pleased to have Miss Lindsay with us and to hear some details of the Garden Party and plans for the Building Fund Fair

This year being the 25 th Anniversary of the School, Dr Woo d and Miss Lindsay have organ ised a Garden Party to be held in the school grounds on Saturday, 23rd October All past pupils of the school have been invited. This has meant a lot of work for Miss Lindsay and Miss Whitelock, and we are all very appreciative of the thought behind the work. The weather is the only thing they have not been able to organise, but rain or shine it will be a wonderful event

The Parents' Association Fair is to be held in the school grounds on 7th November The Old Collegians have charge of the toy stall and are running a barbecue. W e hope to be able to raise a substantial sum to add to the Building Fund

Our activities for the year will again conclude with the Old Collegians gathering for the School Speech Night It is at Speech Night that we see so many faces which have been missing from our functions during the year W e are always pleased to welcome the wanderers and it does seem fitting that so many are drawn together at the place where they said goodbye to their school days

The Committee is looking forward to in creased numbers in the Association and to a really prosperous New Year W e extend our Greeting to all Hawthorn members and hope the New Year may prove a happy and successful year for everyone

MARGARE T WHITE , Hon Secretary

INTERSTATE BRANCHES

Sydney

President: Miss P Preston

Secretary: Mrs. M. Satchell (Margaret Bartlett).

News:

Miss Phil Cramm was married to Captain R Parkes-Bradbury on 18th December, 1953, at St John's Church, Darlinghurst They sailed for England early in the year and will make their home there

Dr. Leonard will leave for America on 8th December with her daughter, Lois Cook, and will visit her other daughter, Nildra Kreig Nildra has been living in the States for some years, and was able to visit her mother here last year

Mrs. L. Kilvington visited Sydney this year. W e were very pleased to have her as guest at our meeting and to hear of the early days of our School and how she organised thp first meeting of Old Collegians

Mrs Fraser (Kath Gault) left for England with her husband and family early in the year

Isobel Cerruty has been over from Hobart and has been staying with Minna Munche.

Miss B. Kermode has been staying with her sister, Mrs Shain

The members of our Club were sorry to learn of the death of Mr Preston, father of Zat, Perla and Neen, on 25th September, 1954

Miss Muriel Withers, who has been in Korea for 36 years, spoke on some of her experiences there at one of our meetings and also attended the Presbyterian Assembly in Sydney later in the year

Mrs Forbes Robertson (Pauline Paul) was welcomed as a new member this year

Brenda Burton came to Sydney and received the Dr Leaver's Prize for Midwifery at the Royal North Shore Hospital

Gretchen Campbell (Krome) has been spending some time in Melbourne and while there met Estelle Dunne, from Adelaide. Peter Dunne mar ried Peg Barlow during the year

Mrs F W Cornell was able to attend one of our meetings and spoke to us about the Mel bourne Club's activities

M SATCHELL, Hon Secretary

Dinner thirteen of us celebrated here at Can berra's Hotel Civic. The Loyal Toast and that to "Th e Old School" were drunk, .and an in formal meeting was afterwards held, at which Mrs H L Stephenson was elected President and Mrs. S. P. Weir, Secretary.

News:

Betty Hall has recently returned from a six weeks' holiday in Japan.

Gladys Joyce recently left for a short holiday to Japan.

Rosemary Bell has been holidaying in South West Queensland at the home of her fiancee's parents

During the Royal visit to Canberra, Mrs. S. P. Weir was presented to Her Majesty and had a few minutes' conversation with her on the occa sion of the Presentation of New Colours to the Royal Military College

Nearly all of the members of Canberra O.C.C were guests at the Royal Garden Party, and there were many other occasions on which they were able to see Her Majesty closely

LOLOM A WEIR, Hon Secretary

Canberra Members

Mrs. Alan Brown (Hilda Wilke), Mrs. Arthur Nutt (Ethel Pugsley), Mrs Albert Hill (Rose Rowe), Mrs Marshall (Kathleen Sutton), Mrs B. P. Lambert (Gwen Carmichael), Mrs. R. Loof (Margaret White), Mrs J Holt (Beatrice Shar wood), Mrs Yarra (Ruthe Fitzpatrick), Mrs J Warry (Doreen Lancaster), Mrs. Hogg (Doris Yandell), Mrs G Rudduck (Loma Amos), Mrs Penny (Glen Saleeba), Mrs Greig (Mabel William son), Miss Anne Minto, Miss Barbara Minto, Miss Myrtle Joyce, Miss Gladys Joyce, Miss Rose mary Bell, Miss Betty Hall, Miss Doris Graham

Adelaide

President: Mrs C Field (Adelaide Crane)

Vice-President: Mrs W Roden (Yvonne Robin son) .

Secretary: Mrs M Loveday (Alberta Lauer)

20th ANNUA L REPORT—JUNE , 1954

The Annual Meeting was held on 9th July, 1953, and office bearers were elected

Canberra

President: Mrs H L Stephenson (Miram Longmire)

Secretary: Mrs S P Weir (Loloma Green)

On 2nd July, 1954, a social evening was held at the home of Mrs H L Stephenson, at which there were eighteen Old Collegians present Apolo gies were received from seven others As a result of this evening, a donation of £6/12/ was col lected for the Nurses' Memorial Hall Appeal

At that gathering it was decided to form a Branch of the Old Collegians' Club in Canberra, and on the night of the Melbourne Club's Annual

Theatre Evening: Members and their husbands attended the Repertory production of "Ring Round the Moon," by Christopher Fry, on 11th August W e welcomed a new member, Mrs Roy Schultz, formerly June Richardson, of Elstern wick M.L.C.

At Home: On this occasion, on 26th November, members were invited to afternoon tea at the home of the Secretary

Afternoon Tea: On 1st April, 1954, we wel comed home Mrs. Reece (Rita Davidson), who had only just returned from her tour abroad, and were most interested to hear of her travels

W e were very sorry to hear that Mrs. Martin is still not well, but send her our best wishes

Obituary: O n 22nd July, 1954, the death oc curred, at Adelaide, of Mrs C H Winnall, formerly Ruth Catherine Jackson, who had been a member of the Adelaide Branch since its foun dation in 1933 Her sister, Miss Bessie Jackson, is also a member of the club

ALBERTA LOVEDAY , Hon Secretary

Adelaide Members

Cockrell, Mrs E L (Bessie Crowle Stanyer) Daley, Mrs F S (Verna Gray) Dunn, Mrs J F W (Estelle Gardner) Field, Mrs C M (Adelaide Crane) Jackson, Miss Bessie Loveday, Mrs Mark (Alberta Lauer) Martin, Mrs T W (Vera Bamford) Morgan, Mrs. C. L. (Ruby Miller). Packer, Mrs C (Golda Cocks) Reece, Mrs. E. W . H. (Rita Davidson). Roden, Mrs W J S (Yvonne Robinson) Rooney, Mrs L (Gertrude Nicholson) Schultz, Mrs. Roy (June Richardson).

TASMANIA N LETTER

18 Doyle Avenue, Lenah Valley, 7/11/54

Mrs. Hartley Wilson. Miss Lillian Powell

Mrs Blakney (Miss Jeffrey)

Mrs. C. P. Bull (Mary Harcourt).

At present Mrs Bevan (Doris Reed) and her daughter, Doreen, are staying with me and enjoy ing the beauty of Hobart

Excuse this rather hurried note but with visi tors, it is hard to find time to write properly

Hoping you get this in time and with best wishes to the Melbourne Club

I remain, Yours sincerely, MAR Y BULL

SOCIAL EVENTS

Garden Party 1953

A well attended Garden Party was again enjoyed by Club members and friends on Saturday 5 th December, 1953 In spite of the fact that the weather was rather gusty, the College grounds looked delightful and beach umbrellas added to the gaiety

Dear Mrs Alberto,

Thank you for writing to know of our doings on the 20th.

There are only a few of us here that we know of, and our last meeting was about two years ago. However, Mrs Alec Anderson suggested that we meet towards the end of this year and before doing so put an advertisement in the paper call ing all Old Collegians to afternoon tea at Wrest Point, a beautiful hotel, situated at Sandy Bay, overlooking the Derwent, on the 20th inst

Dr Dulcie Rayment, Mrs Harold Pearce (Gladys Philp) and myself met one afternoon at Dr Rayment's flat and decided to put an advertise ment in the Press, but we didn't get a single answer Nevertheless, we hope about twelve to fourteen including Mrs Blakney (Miss Jeffrey) who taught music for some years at the College, and Lillian Powell, who until last year was teaching at M.L.C., will enjoy the afternoon

Those who have anything of interest belonging to school days are asked to bring it along

The following are Old Collegians expected at the party:

Mrs Harold Pearce (Gladys Philp)

Miss Lillian Williams

Mrs. Len Cerutty (Isobel Schultze).

Dr Dulcie Rayment

Mrs Alec Anderson (Marjory Cocks)

Miss Edith Skinner

Mrs R Tremayne (Joan Kemp)

Mrs Parlington (Valerie Carter)

Mrs W Cock (Hazel Deerham)

Mary Rowe

Guests were received by the President, Mrs F W Cornell (Edna Pryor), who was assisted by Dr and Mrs A H Wood , and representatives from Sister Schools" later enjoyed a leisurely tour around the College

During afternoon tea, the special guests were welcomed by the President, and after a pleasant time of chatting about old times, everyone appre ciated the opportunity to inspect the excellent display of Arts and Crafts done by the students during the past year

The Club is indeed fortunate in having the privilege of holding this party in the lovely College grounds, and everyone felt that the time went all too quickly

K. KELLY.

Royal Luncheon

T o have lunched with the Queen of England is a memory which will ever remain with some 650 women representatives of the various women's organisations of Victoria

On Tuesday, 2nd March, at the invitation of the Women's Organising Committee, these delegates assembled at the St Kilda Town Hall to meet our lovely young Queen

A memorable occasion it certainly was for those who were privileged to attend. A calm and sunny morning, tasteful decorations within and without, good frocking and perfect organisation, contributed to and completed the success of the day

The gathering comprised representatives from all the main bodies of women; Red Cross, C.W.A., Charitable Organisations and Church groups, National Council of Wome n and others Included in the Church groups was our own Old

Collegians' Club which was ably represented by the President, Mrs F W Cornell, and Miss Hilda Brown, Honorary Treasurer. Many Old Collegians connected with other organisations were present also

Individual balloting for seats had previously been taken, and as the delegates were not placed together in their groups, much speculation was indulged in as to whom one would have as neigh bour at the luncheon. Many interesting people were present, and it was not surprising that many of the guests had been allotted very entertaining companions.

On entering the new Hall, one was confronted with a scene of great beauty. The Royal table, of highly polished wood, on the raised platform, was set up with fine appointments and decorated with beautiful pastel shaded flowers. Strewn artistically along the outer edge of the table was a low wide border of gladioli, begonia, and sprays of Lily of the Valley tree, and spaced at regular intervals a single large tiger lily bloom of deeper shade Extending to the floor along the length of the table was a bank of potted begonias in lemon and pink shades which added to the arboreal setting for the Royal guest. Substituting white linen for the polished surface, the tables in the body of the hall were similarly laid, the low border of flowers permitting an uninterrupted view of the Royal table '

The company was seated early as requested, and as the time of arrival drew near, a hush of expectancy replaced the buzz of converation. A stir in the foyer! From within one could imagine the presentation of important guests being made Then the women who were so honoured pro ceeded up the red carpeted aisle and took their stand behind the seats at the head table

Then the great moment arrived! Her Majesty, youthful, poised, sweet and very lovely in suit of white silk and red hat passed up the long aisle in all her sweet dignity, acknowledging in the man ner so well known to us the curtsies of her loyal subjects Escorted to her place at the centre of the Royal ta"ble, she took her seat, with Mrs Cain, wife of the Premier of Victoria, on her left and Mrs Galvin, wife of the Deputy Premier, on her right, her page and footman standing immediately behind the chair And in the tense hush, the company sat down!

It was noticed that Her Majesty appeared to enjoy the luncheon, served to her personally by her page from trays which were passed to him by the head waitress, chatting freely or listening pensively to the subdued music rendered by the University Conservatorium Women's Ensemble.

Mrs Cain rose in due course and read an ad dress of welcome on behalf of the women and graciously presented to Her Majesty the women's gift of a case of solid silver tea spoons for the Royal children, accompanied by a book relating to the animals depicted on the handles of the spoons. Her Majesty was happily absorbed for a few moments as she examined the unique and typical Australian article, and in her reply warmly stressed her delight in the choice of gifts for Prince Charles and Princess Anne Coffee was served, guests at the Royal table drinking from coffee cups of rare china lent for

the occasion At this point a very human and humorous little incident occurred Her Majesty was privileged to pour her coffee from her silver coffee pot but the handle had not been tested for heat She gave a merry smile as she set it down rather hastily, and used her serviette as protection for her hand

The National Anthem was sung in deep and sincere earnestness—a prayer indeed-—for all realised at that moment what it means to be ruled by a Soverign who stands for all that is noble and good and Christian. Lady Pamela Mountbatten accompanied Her Majesty down the long aisle out into the sunshine to be greeted by the crowds lining the streets

And so our day out with the lovely young Queen was over but very choice memories remain

M LESLIE

Musical Evening

The first Club function for the 1954 season was an Evening of Music by the Westminster Madrigal Singers. This was held through the courtesy of Miss Annie Danks at her home, "Hazeldene," Balwyn Road, Canterbury, on the evening of Friday, 12th March

After welcoming the guests, the President (Mrs F W Cornell) introduced the Singers whose items and particularly the chanting of a number of Psalms were delightful The associate artists were two talented Old Collegians who had recently returned to Australia after having studied their respective branches of music abroad—Miss Constance Mellor, who rendered some very fine items on the pipe organ, and Miss Joan Wright, whose piano items will long be remembered by those present.

It was unfortunate that the seating accom modation was limited as quite a number of late bookings had to be turned away, but notwith standing that about one hundred and twenty persons were present

The programme was enthusiastically received, and the Senior Vice-President (Mrs A Alberto) voiced on behalf of those present their apprecia tion and thanks Supper was then served by the Council members whose efforts generally made the evening an outstanding success

The flowers in the Music Room in the School colours—white gladioli and green hydrangeas— formed a beautiful and effective background and were given and arranged by Mrs. Fred Danks.

N DANKS E CORNELL

The "Sun" Tennis Challenge Cup, 1954

The Annual Inter-schools' "Sun" Tennis Chal lenge Cup was contested by twenty schools this year and was played at the M.L.C tennis courts on Saturday, 13th March, and the semi-finals and finals on Saturday, 20th March

The M.L.C first pair consisted of Mrs Char lotte Wat (Charlotte Davies) (captain) and Mrs Yutha Halliday (Yutha Thiemeyer) and the second pair were Lorraine Coghlan and Beverly Malcolm

On the first day's play, M.L.C was unbeaten and won their section. They entered the semi-finals and defeated M.L.C Elsternwick 3 sets 25 games to 2 sets 16 games In the finals, both M.L.C pairs played splendidly and defeated Mandeville Hall 4 sets 23 games to 1 set 18 games

M.L.C. has now won the Cup seven times and P.L.C and Fintona once each since the competi tion commenced in 1935

Welcome to New Members

The Music Hall was the scene of much chatter and renewal of friendships on the evening of Friday, 26th March, 1954, when the newly en rolled Old Collegians (the girls who had joined the Club on leaving school at the end of 1953) were entertained by the President (Mrs F W Cornell) and Council The Younger Members' Circle arranged a most interesting programme of films which were kindly lent by the Canadian Government Trade Commissioner and showed remarkable scenery and some aspects of life in Canada. It was a great pleasure to have Dr. Woo d with us, and to hear the latest school news

Thanks was expressed to Dr Woo d for the use of the Music Hall and to the Younger Members' Circle for the programme. The Council were also thanked for their assistance with a delightful sup per, after which all the guests gradually departed looking forward to seeing each other again at the next Club function

V HARRISON

congratulated on its efforts to make the evening a success—the boarders' sitting room and dining hall being attractively decorated by Mrs C Farrar Hutton (Ena Bee)—pine cones and branches sil vered to match the silver hair of so many of us a supper to rejoice the heart of old and young, with a two-tiered birthday cake which mounted on two tables was visible to the multitude as its fifty candles were lighted by two long tapers After the lighting of the candles by the two Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Kilvington cut the cake. An d all these pre parations had been carried out without any real knowledge on the part of the Council as to how many Old Collegians would be present

As the boarders' sitting room filled, chairs were moved up to make more room. The room filled again and again with old and young until even standing room was of a precious nature Then with many Past Presidents and office bearers around her, our President (Mrs F W Cornell) took charge, mounted on a chair with a large bell at her side.

Literary Evening

The Golden Jubilee Literary Evening was held at M.L.C in the Boarders' Lounge on Friday evening, 30th April

The President (Mrs F W Cornell) welcomed approximately ninety-five members and friends, and introduced the guest speaker, Commander M S Batterham, R.A.N., O.B.E., who during the last war was on loan to the British Navy to train the "Frogmen."

His talk was a series of very interesting and exciting exploits of these "underwater soldiers" which will remain an epic story for all time The talk was illustrated by film strips showing the underwater activities of these heroic lads who mined enemy waters, rendered ineffective enemy mines and operated one-man underwater craft

Musical items were rendered by Mrs C Farrar Hutton (Ena Bee) accompanied by Miss Win Collins Mrs L Kilvington proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker and artists, ending on an amusing note when she asked Commander Batter ham whether these lads in training were called "tadpoles." A very enjoyable evening came to a conclusion with the serving of supper

E CORNELL

After welcoming the guests, Mrs Cornell read the telegrams which came from branches and members, then the apologies She then spoke of a visit she had thoughtfully made that afternoon to three of our oldest members—Miss Booth, Mrs Lockwood and Mrs Hall Then one by one begin ning with Mrs. Kilvington (Lucy Watsford), Mrs. Karl Kumm (Gertie Cato), Mrs W B Woo d (Ruby Woollard), Mrs J Williams (Ethel Lay cock), Miss "Lorna Howell, etc., she invited each past office bearer to say a few words, with the result that many humorous incidents from school days were revealed Afterwards clasping photos of themselves or form or team groups, the older ones in particular gathered together in small groups to exchange reminiscences There was Mrs Waugh (Minnie Graham), who went to school 72 years ago, Mrs. Mofflin (Alice Bur ridge), who has lived in W.A since 1902, Mrs Robertson (Mary Stubbs), who had her school badge (the star on dark blue ribbon) and many more It was indeed a wonderful night W e were all united in a feeling of shared experiences, of a common heritage, and of being still an integral part of that which had brought us together—the old School

All the Past Presidents and office bearers had been contacted either by letter, telephone or per sonal visit by Mrs Cornell to whom together with the Secretary and Council, we wish to express our sincere thanks, also for the delightful supper pro vided W e also wish to say "thank you" to Dr and Mrs Wood , Miss Ball and the boarders who helped to make this memorable evening such a success

O DODD

Birthday Night

What a noise, what a sight and what a night! The fiftieth anniversary of the Club brought to gether several hundred old girls all bent on re newing acquaintance with their old school friends, and the old School The O.C.C Council is to be

Golden Jubilee Ball

This year the Ball was held at the St Kilda Town Hall on Wednesday, 7th July, 850 guests being present

Charmingly dressed in individually styled white frocks and carrying pastel bouquets set in gold holders and tied with golden ribbons, the twenty five debutantes entered the hall through a flood-lit

garden setting highlighted by a playing fountain and were presented to the President of the Club, Mrs F W Cornell, assisted by the Convener, Miss V Harrison, and Ticket Secretaries, Misses Glenys Bacon and Jill Vanthoff

Gold, white and green flowers decorated the official table, on which was set a small rustic bridge representing the 50 year span of the Club's exist ence

Members of the official party were: Dr. and Mrs A H Wood , Miss B Lindsay, Headmistress of the Fred J Cato (Elsternwick) Branch, Miss D Ball, Miss H Brown, Miss J Clay and Mr H Morrell-Williams, President of the Wesley Old Collegians' Club, and Mrs Morrell-Williams, Mr and Mrs Clive Lord (M.L.C Parents' Association) and Mrs F W Cornell

Those making their debut were: Misses Mar garet Birkett, Valerie Cordner, Joan Curson, Lynette Edwards, Janice Fankhauser, Margot Fincher, Judith Hooper, Lorraine Jones, Denise Lear, Noelle Love, Sue Maddocks, Kay Mills, Eliza beth Munro, Wendy Parkes, Rosalie Pomroy, Ruth Redrobe, Valerie Sharp, Annette Smith, Pauline Smyth, Jennifer Stamp, Rosslyn Soren sen, Nola Thomas,, Helen Watson, Jill Woodfull, Valerie Young.

The Convener, Miss V Harrison and her helpers are to be congratulated on a very successful func tion

Return Ball

All who attended the Return Dance held by the 1954 Debutantes on Tuesday, 16th September, will join in congratulating the ticket secretaries, Margot Fincher and Noelle Love.

The guest of honour was the President, Mrs. F W Cornell, and "The Gables" proved a de lightful setting for the debutantes, their partners and friends. Unfortunately, two or three were un able to be present because of illness

Several novelty dances were included in the pro gramme, and all too soon this most enjoyable and happy evening came to an end

Golden Jubilee Dinner

The Golden Jubilee Dinner which was attended by eighty-four members was held at "Dynevor," Beaconsfield Parade, St Kilda, on Friday evening, 20th August

The guests of honour, Dr and Mrs A H Woo d and Miss G. Dahle (Chief of Staff), were

—Dickinson-Monteath Studio

Back Row: Rosslyn Sorenson, Nola Thomas, Kay Mills, Jill Woodfull , Lorraine Jones, Margaret Birkett, Denise Lear

Centre Row : Joan Curson, Noell e Love, Lynette Edwards, Pauline Smyth, Elizabeth Munro, Glenys Bacon (ticket sec.), Miss V Harrison (convener) , Jill Vanthoff (ticket secretary), Valerie Cordner, Annette Smith, Ruth Redrobe, Janice Fankhauser, Wend y Parkes

Front Row: Sue Maddocks, Valerie Sharp, Hele n Watson, Margot Fincher, Mrs F W Cornell (President), Judith Hooper , Rosalie Pomroy, Jennifer Stamp, Valerie Young

welcomed by the President, Mrs F W Cornell The Loyal Toast was then proposed by the Presi dent, followed by the toast of "The School," pro posed by Miss Louise Gault, to which Dr Wood responded. The principal toast of the evening was proposed by Mrs L Kilvington, a foundation member, who charmed the gathering with her reminiscences ranging over fifty years, from the foundation of the Club This was supported by Miss Kath Manning, a representative of the Younger Set, Miss K Kelly on behalf of the Club Rooms Circle, and Mrs T Woo d for the Branches This toast was supported with musical honours, the members standing and singing "Green and Silver." The toast list was concluded by Miss Barker proposing "Absent Friends."

The time had now arrived for those present to renew old acquaintances and so the guests, moving around, began to recall many memories of long ago The years were forgotten when Miss Win Collins at the piano struck a bright note, everyone gathering around and joining in a good old-fashioned sing-song

Then came the usual coffee and biscuits; and so ended a most enjoyable and happy evening with all present joining hands and singing "Auld Lang Syne."

K KELLY and S CRAWFORD

Back To School Day

Once again we were indebted to Dr and Mrs A H Woo d for allowing us the privilege of returning to the College on Show Day, 30th September

What a perfect day for our Back to School Day this year W e were sorry that there were not more girls present but could we have seated them? With the present girls on one side of Fit chett Hall and the Old Collegians on the other, we realised more and more the urgent need for a larger Assembly Hall

This year being the 50th anniversary of the Old Collegians' Club, Mrs T Wood, a Past President and foundation member, was asked to give the address We were delighted that she chose to tell us something of the College fifty years ago The present girls were very amused at some of the incidents but it was rather difficult for them to visualise the College of that time without the present modern sports ground, gymnasium and swimming pool and Science and Domestic Blocks, which are only a few of the many changes that have taken place over the years We are indeed glad to see all these modern improvement in our old School but to borrow the words of a national poet, "two things stand like stone"—the old Grey Tower and, above all, our motto "Deo Domuique."

In conclusion, may we thank Dr. and Mrs. Woo d for having given up their afternoon for our entertainment, the College Staff for the delightful afternoon tea, and Miss Flockart and Miss Dwyer for a most enjoyable programme, a feature which is much appreciated by Old Col legians.

S WHITE

Sports Day

Council members of the Old Collegians' Club were in charge of the cake stall at the Sports Fair held at the College on Saturday, 16th Octo ber Forty pounds was raised from the sale of cakes, and, on the Monday evening following, Mrs F W Cornell and Mrs R N White held an evening at Mrs White's home at Brighton As a result of these two efforts together with donations, the Council was able to donate the sum of £82/10/ towards the Nurses' War Memorial Fund.

Church Service

The Annual Church Service was held on Sun day evening, 14th November, 1954, at Auburn Methodist Church

There was a record attendance of over three hundred members Dr A H Woo d conducted the service and the musical arrangements were in the hands of Mrs. W. B. Miller (Dorothy Reseigh) supported by Mrs V Beament (Lois Tonkin), Mrs N Mcintosh (Neva Start) and Miss Margaret Guthridge, together with other Old Collegians, and members of the Church Choir Miss Louise Gault, Senior Prefect 1953, read the lesson. Mr. Russell Denham was organist.

O.C.C. Golf Day

A very pleasant day was spent by forty-five Old Collegians on Thursday, 25th November, at the Annual Golf Day at Kingston Heath, forty-one playing golf

It was a delightful day, although perhaps a little too warm for play. An enjoyable time was spent renewing so many old school friendships and from the chatter at luncheon I am sure everybody enjoyed themselves. We missed some of our old golfers but we were very pleased to see so many new faces, and we welcome them to our midst W e hope they enjoyed the day. We trust next year they will all be with us again We expect to hold this function in the last week in October, on a date and course to be arranged. W e were very honoured to have our President (Mrs F W Cornell) with us, and she presented the trophies to the trophy winners

The winners were:

A Division: Miss Aubrey Dye

B Division: Mrs F Thomas (Gwenneth Hat tam)

Grandmothers' Trophy: Mrs. L. Hinton (Ellie Johnson).

Nine-Hole Competition for those without a Handicap: Mrs Borell (Maisie Quick)

In conclusion, I would like to thank Mrs Buick and our Honorary Secretary, Isla Pearson, for all the help they gave me in arranging the day, etc., and to all golfers of the O.C.C., please do not for get our Golf Day next year. Roll up and make Isla's task worthwhile

OVERSEA S LETTERS

This has been a wonderful year in Oxford with its walks over every field path and its lovely Magdalen and deer parks, with its squirrels that feed out of your hand in Christ Church Meadow Spring was arriving vividly green on all the dark interlaced branches which looked often like a stained glass window against the setting sun W e saw ghosts outside Old Marsden Ferry Road Church, we punted on the Char, lazily watching the willows slide by, and the lovely curved bridges Baby ducks delighted our hearts

W e went to Gilbert &C Sullivan and Puppet Shows, and Sir Thomas Beecham's concert in the Sheldonian where I fell very sick and spent the only sunny week in England in bed very discour aged as each day dawned more golden than the last An d then we packed our myriads of cabin trunks, leaving most behind, and set out on the greatest adventure of all. One evening in London, we went with a quick taxi driver to the Tower and in the drizzling rain were de lighted to see the bridge open and six large ships pass majestically through! Although we had dismissed our taxi man he hung around and met us just over the bridge driving us back to the station where we boarded the train for the Hook of Holland. That night in a very nice cabin we tossed about on the North Sea, and landed at a very early hour at our destina tion. Our first stop after that was Coblenz on the Rhine Here we boarded a steamer and in a most leisurely fashion steamed up the Rhine past dozens of castles and beautiful old towns with vineyards clinging to the sides of the hills, some of them almost vertical Then Bingen for the night I found a very nice clean hotel run by a courteous older type of German It was daughter's first ex perience of those lovely thick eiderdowns, and into them she plunged as if she was swimming On then through Germany with all the poor battered towns and Cologne Cathedral, beautiful amongst devastation I cried with joy at the sight of my first poppies, red amongst the corn Everywhere people were working hard amongst their strips of cultivation—potatoes, corn, vegetables and fruit trees All very trim and neat, and even the sides of the railway were being cut for hay. All wore scarves over their heads and striped aprons It was Switzerand that had the gay aprons, as beautiful as all around them, for here you have colour even on the station where hang baskets of bright red geraniums and roses trailing over the walls festooning the houses I loved Switzerland with its charming, friendly people, their lovely bright French in my ears W e stayed just in a pension at Vevey, high up on the hill overlooking the lake of Geneva with mountains rising in every direction tipped with snow. It was warm and pleasant there, and we swam in the lake amused at the chattering children who caught the ball I threw and kept calling "Ici." Then from there we travelled high into the Alps, 5000 feet up, to Zermat, where Matterhorn in its gleaming white always enchanted us, and where no cars can come,

and the only traffic in the main street is the hotel bus, horse-drawn, and the cows and goats passing up at night and turning off to their wooden stables to be milked Everywhere there is music here—the small bells on the mules who carry heavy loads up to the higher chalets, the little cow bells on the goats and the big bells on the cows I listened to them 7000 feet high W e had gone up in the chair lift swinging precariously over the larches and there by a little Alpine lake they grazed, reflected in the still water, a small boy in charge Each bell played a different tune It was very beautiful and always there was the sound of rushing water to fill your ears and cool you down as you walked the turnstile paths An d now it is Holland, very beautiful with purple heather to walk on and the loch still and steely grey

Love, KATHLEEN

Extract from letter received by Mrs. R. L. Russell (Ida Skelton) from Mrs A McCauley

(Millie Angus)

My Dear Mrs Russell, Time just simply flies. My holiday will be over ere I have done one half of the things I want to do The trip over was simply marvellous, a lot of N.Z people on board and very charming Two widows and I chummed up and have stuck together all through but my sister arrives this week and we have a very full programme Invitations to most unusual affairs seem to pour in day by day; one can't accept half of them Had glorious afternoon and tea with friend at Derry's Roof Garden. Derry's is a large emporium and covers 1 1/3 acres in Kensington It is 100 feet above the roar of one of London's busiest shopping centres. The gardens are on the roof of Derry's; they have beautiful streams and fountains fed from artesian wells 400 feet below London. Refreshments are served in the Sun Lounge in the midst of the woodland garden or out in the sunshine (when it shines) The view over Kensington Gardens is magnificent with Albert Hall and many famous buildings not far distant It is really amazing this underground river; it runs right underneath London, one comes upon it in surprising places; yet the network of underground railways is built to dodge this underground river 400 ft below London After visiting Pompeii and all the mighty works of the Romans we decided to see St. Albans and see what the Romans did there in England in their day The tour out was fascinating, the hotels amusing. Each name has a beautiful picture by some famous artist depicting the scene; one could spend weeks looking at the beautiful pictures and hearing the story of the name "Green Dragon" with a ferocious dragon underneath The Hand and Flower, Bull and Butcher, Dog and Horses, Water Splash, The Bull, The Swan, Red Lion, Farmer's Boy, Pea Hen, Black Bears, Pilgrim's Rest and so on, are but a few of the names. The Pilgrim's Rest induced us to rest and partake of the food—old roast beef and York shire pudding, a delightful home cooked meal. W e bought home-made scones and cakes which we hugged to our bosoms the whole afternoon as we hiked and hiked through ruins, and ate a

Extract from letter received by Mrs. F. W . Cornell (Edna Pryor) from Mrs M Fraser (Kath Gault)

crumpled mess for supper that night, but home made were a treat

W e started on the Cathedral St. Albans. Some British were martyred there in 303 A.D., so they started to build a Church there, stole a number of old Roman bricks and built a magnificent Tower in honour of martyrs Then the Anglo-Saxons took a hand and Offa built a monastery In 1077, the Normans took over 550 acres and monastery and did some improvements When Henry VII I got a rap over the knuckles from the Pope over his wives and started the Reformation in 1535 the monastery became a Cathedral That's the story in modern language—not as we heard it—but what interested me was the different • architecture of each period—one could spend a whole day there

From there we visited "Y e Olde Fighting Cock," the oldest inhabitated licensed house in England, built 705, and was the monks' boat house, with the "wee drop" added. Later when cock fighting be came the craze, the monks used it as a cock-pit It's a marvellous view on the edge of the lake with a canal to feed it—very cleverly designed by the monks I could go on all day around the Hypo caust W e wandered along those old Roman walls picturing what had been The Roman Theatre was next, the only one in England, and archaeologists are proud of their excavations One could go on all day about the history of England The scenes by the way intrigue me "Hom e of Rest" for horses, the poor skinny nags poking their heads out of looseboxes, waiting to die—all supported by the Government

•

The lovely home counties (or shires) are so pretty and the artistic names are interesting Doing Kent one day in Spring, we came to "Lane Hill Road," quaint and narrow, leading into "Weaver's Restaurant," a funny old building with a thatched roof, then Yew Tree Road, lined with yew trees leading to Nightingale Farm, where the nightin gales were singing, as we wandered amongst the oasts—I don't know how to spell it-—but big hop chimneys; it is all so beautiful after our vast spaces.

Then to Penshurst Place, where Sir Philip Sid ney was born The picturesque gardens, State Room, beautifully built and luxuriously furnished -—most unusual old home packed with history— two live Lords admitted us—just a hobby—no one is hard up in these famous old castles, but 5/ to enter some rooms, 2/ 6 others, and tip, tip, tip. Then you have a delightful lunch at the gate house—10/ and tips

Knole House and Knole Park, only 1000 acres, open every day to pedestrians by the courtesy of Lord Sackville; the only necessary things—food, legs, shoes and long pocket They breed deer and it is wonderful to see them—all sorts and sizes of red deer running round in herds. The house is only 11 miles away, so after viewing the grounds until dropping with exhaustion, you start up to the house—2/6 for ground, 2/ 6 for house, 2/6 different rooms

I rolled into bed on arrival at my hotel, opened my Bible and read, " I have learned in whatsoever state I am to be content," and at 7.30 p.m in bed I echoed St. Paul's sentiment.

M. McCAULEY

ENGAGEMENT S

June Watts to Mr John Armstrong, of Bal ranald, N.S.W

Marie Watts to Mr Keith Nield, of Balranald, N.S.W

Janice Nutt to Mr Alan Mason

Noelle Beverley Judkins to Mr John L Green

Valda Vaughan to Mr Louis Foucy

Elsie Knight to Mr John Allen, of Leongatha Robin Hagerty to Mr Robert J Bisset

Isobel Kitchen to Mr Bryan G Hill, of Dande nong Isobel's fiance is a brother of Lorna Hill

Patricia Collyer to Mr Richard Straw

Janet Barber to Mr H J Hay

Anne Green to Mr Ian McLean

Joan Driver to Mr Ian Maclean

Estelle Binns to Mr Richard Lay Eunice Dann to Mr Kingsley Maclean

Lin Walters to Mr John Dill-Macky

Mary Hopper to Mr Robert M Hilliard

Margaret Miller to Mr John Adams

Althea Dawes to Mr Torsten Halvor Kongshem, of Oslo, Norway

Nance Dufty to Mr Egil Slaag, of Oslo, Norway Haidee Smith to Mr. John Kerr. Mary Barthold to Mr Donald Dunkinson Clare Walker to Mr Brian M Johnstone

MARRIAGE S

June Pettigrew to Mr David Riviere, at Yal lourn Presbyterian Church Her sisters, Fay and Margery were bridesmaids

Fay Pettigrew to Mr Donald Chisholm at Yal lourn Presbyterian Church Her sister Margery was bridesmaid June and Fay are both daughters of Old Collegian, Mrs Pettigrew (Anne Beer)

Joan Uttley to Alfred Carlson, in September in England

Nancy Batt to Mr Norman Curry on 20th December, 1952, at Wesley Church Her brides maids were Joan Smith and Mimi Yees

Marion Allan to Mr John Griffiths, of London, on 6th February, at St John's Presbyterian Church, Essendon Marjorie Allan and Heather McKay were bridesmaids

Audrey Oldfield to Mr Frederick Amezdros, at St Mary's Church of England, Caulfield, on 29th May

Hara Lancaster to Mr Robert Cottingham, on 10th July at John Wesley's Chapel, City Road, London Her sister, Mavis, was hostess at a wedding reception at Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych

Gwen Savige to Mr Cecil Waters, at St Paul's Cathedral on 15 th October

Joan Rush to Mr Geoff Williams, on 23rd October, at Glendearg Grove Methodist Church Her two cousins, Shirley and Alison Rush, were bridesmaids

Estelle Watts to Mr. William Salaw on 2nd December, 1953, at St Barnabas Church of Eng land, Balranald Her sisters, Marie and June, were

bridesmaids Amy Bridgeford (Steward) and Dorothea Madders (Steward) attended as guests. Estelle is the daughter of Mrs A Watts (Ethel Tucker)

Mary Thompson to Mr. Dennis Latham, on 27th March, at St Mary's Church, Princes Eis borough, Bucks, England Pamela Thomas was bridesmaid. Mrs. Reed (Margaret Thomas) was a guest

Elizabeth Woo d to Mr Kay O Ellem, of Randwick, Sydney, N.S.W., at the Methodist Church, Barker's Road, Hawthorn Dr A H Wood celebrated the marriage.

Joan Stacey to Mr Keith Lawton

Betty Le Pine to Mr Dion L Good, on 23rd February, 1954, at St John's Church of England, Camberwell

Beverley Hamon to Mr Ian Roberts, on 27th February, 1954, at St. George's Church of Eng land, Numurkah Her sisters, Shirley and Linda, were bridesmaids Mrs L Hinton (Ellie Johnson) and Mrs. F. W . Cornell (Edna Pryor) were guests

Florence Ryder to Mr John Pitcher, on 15th May Their home will be at Ipoh, Malaya, for the next year.

Beryl Hollingshead to Mr Norman Kelly, on 20th November, 1954, at Wesley College Chapel.

Joyce Connell to Mr Atkinson, of Ivanhoe

Jill Corbet to Mr Robert McNaughton, on 21st August at Wesley College Chapel. Judy Cayley (now Mrs Pugh) was bridesmaid

Dorothy Price was married to Mr Robert Walker on 5th July, 1954, at West Bentleigh Methodist Church. Her sister, Jill, and Margot Speight, were bridesmaids

BIRTH S

Mr and Mrs J Williams (Kath Wood)—twins (Margaret An n and David John) on 30th May

Mr and Mrs J Nichols (Pam Weber)— a daughter (Angela Gaye) in June

Rev and Mrs H Secomb (Janet Wood)—-a son (Keith Harold) on 23rd May A brother for Gordon and Heather

Mr and Mrs D Burrows (Marjorie Edmond son)— a son (Timothy John)

Mr. and Mrs. R. Ellison (Joy Taylor)—a son (David Roy) on 23rd November, 1953

Mr. and Mrs. R. Tanrau (Valerie Dutneall) — a daughter (Judith Clair) on 26th February.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Beenie (Le Barnett)—a daughter (Susan Elizabeth) on 26th January

Mr and Mrs J Gray (Gloria Sholl)—a daughter (Lynn Sholl) on 26th February.

Dr and Mrs A J Farnsworth (Enid Brown) a daughter (Louise Jane) in October

Mr and Mrs Miles (Iduna Sutton)—a son (Malcolm Geoffrey) on 14th July

Mr and Mrs D Kennedy (Edna Harry)— a son

Mrs A McKay (Helena Vincent)—a daughter, in March

Mr and Mrs J B Peggie (Margaret Liebert) a daughter (Susan Dorothy) on 23rd July

Mr and Mrs M Lukies (Norma Ross)—a daughter (Jacquelyn Kay)

Mr and Mrs Williamson (Pat Fowler)—a son (John)

Mr and Mrs R Maddern (Alicia Allen)—a son (Alan Ray) on 8th June

Mr and Mrs Onley (Kathleen Reseigh)—a daughter (Jillian Margaret)

Mr and Mrs Smith (Joan Clifford)—a son (Barry Clifford)

Mr and Mrs Coates (Peg Clifford)—a son (Colin George)

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Barber (Constance Williams) •—a daughter (Jeanette Clare) on 8th August

Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Baker (Nancy Wheaton) a son (David Geoffrey)

Mr and Mrs W Lyons (Elizabeth McCaghern) a son (Julian Ashley) on 2nd April.

Mr and Mrs J Collins (June Chambers)—a son (Bruce James) on 10th June

Mr and Mrs M Latham (Valerie Rowe)—-a daughter (Barbara Delbridge) on 8th January

Mr and Mrs G Yule (Valerie East)—a son (Peter Lewis) on 29th March

Mr and Mrs I Prytz (Phyllis Yeo)— a daughter, on 21st April

Mr and Mrs T Downs (Shirley Bisset)—a daughter (Janeeta Lilian) on 24th December, 1953

Mr and Mrs J Harbeck (Thora Powers)—a daughter (Christine Merle) on 17th November, 1953

Mr and Mrs C Burne (June Crowther)—a daughter, on 27th May.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Martin (Gwenda Jacob)— a son (Gregory Charles) on 11th October

Mr and Mrs L Smith (Greta Tregallas)—a son (David Scot Liddell) on 24th March

Mr and Mrs H Rose (Betty Phillips)—a son, on 25th March

Mr. and Mrs. S. Rosenbaum (Nona Slutzkin) a son, on 6th October

Mr and Mrs Webster (Claire Harding)—a daughter, in August

Mr and Mrs Edmonds (Phyllis McNaughton) a son, on 11th May

Mr and Mrs I Thomas (Betty Hislop)—a daughter (Marjorie) in November

Mr and Mrs W French (Blanche Murdoch) a son, in October

Mr and Mrs N Mcintosh (Neva Start)—a daughter, in August

The Club extends greetings to all the little sons and daughters

DEATH S

The Club extends its deepest sympathy to the following members: Mrs L Kilvington, in the loss of her sister, Winnie Watsford, on 2nd June

Gwen Savige, in the loss of her mother, Lady Lilian Savige, on 14th March, 1954, and her father, Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley George Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D., on 15th May, 1954

Mrs. H . Alcorn (Hettie Jeffrey) in the loss of her husband on 13th June

Mrs. J. Lamb (Joyce Healing) in the loss of her husband in December, 1953

Mrs V Thomas (Veda Pryor) in the loss of her husband on 1 l'th January. Dr. Douglas Thomas was also the father of Mrs M Nail (Marjorie Thomas), brother of Mrs D Lar combe (Dorothy Thomas), and brother-in-law of Mrs F W Cornell (Edna Pryor)

Mrs. E. Haycraft (Elma Martyn) in the loss of her husband on 16th January

Ellen Christensen in the loss of her sister, Marie, on 1st January

Marie Rowlands in the loss of her mother in December, 1953

Mrs J Tingate (Ailsa Hogg ) in the loss of her mother in February

Mrs C Gordon (Mollie Lumley) in the loss of her mother in January

Mrs C J Westcott (Katie Gibson), of Brisbane, in the loss of her husband in 1953

Mrs C R Redrobe (Lila McDonald) in the loss of her father on 1st February

Mrs Jack Young (Eileen Morgan), of Sydney, in the loss of her mother in December, 1953

Mrs M Langslow (Clyde Merry) in the loss of her father in June

Mrs W R Waddell (Joan Davis) in the loss of her father in June

Mrs. T . Clark (Ula Goldie), Mrs. R. Rand (Nellie Goldie) and Mrs Duffield (Cecile Goldie) in the loss of their father on 29th June

Mrs Martin (Joyce Fowles), and sister, in the loss of their father in October

Mrs Brewer (Jean Sefton) and Mrs Roper (Ailsa Sefton) in the loss of their mother on 16th July

Marjorie Hinchliffe in the loss of her brother on 15th May.

Mrs Barlow (Margaret Turner) and Mrs Harms worth (Jean Turner) in the loss of their father on 24th March

Lorna and Joyce Hoo d in the loss of their brother on 20th May.

Mrs Coombes (Alice Dight), Mrs Tinkler (Alma Dight) and Joyce Dight in the loss of their father on 13th January

Mrs C J Rodd (Yvonne Jepson) in the loss of her mother on 5th February

Mrs Martin (Joyce Fowles) and Norma Fowles in the loss of their mother on 2nd October

Mrs Walker (Joy Masters) and Bonnie Masters in the loss of their mother on 13th September

OBITUAR Y

The Old Collegians' Club wishes to express its sincere sympathy with the relatives of the following Old Collegians: Miss Gertrude Barbour Miss Edith Worrall Flight Officer Betty Rapke, W.A.A.A.F .

NEW S

Mrs W Roden (Yvonne Robinson) is now living in Adelande She visited Melbourne during the year after a holiday in Sydney with her cousin, Mrs Howard Buchan (Barbara Astridge)

Joan Utley is living in Cricklewood, London, and working as Theatre Sister at the Paddington Hospital

June McLean is an air hostess with Ansett Air ways

Anne Miller, who has been nursing for the last seven years, spending the last year at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, is leaving on the "Strath aird" in December for a trip overseas

Annette Stephen is a qualified hairdresser and is to be found at a Salon in Toorak Village Her sister, Lorraine, has a position as chemist at East Kew

Mrs J Griffiths (Marion Allan) and her hus band are leaving Melbourne on 25th December to visit her husband's parents in South Woodford , England

Valda Vaughan graduated in Music this year Elsie Knight had a tour abroad for six months during the year

Pamela Swan celebrated her 21st birthday in May at a dance given by her parents, Mr and Mrs John C Swan, at Kenilworth House, South Yarra

Miss M White became a nursing trainee at the Alfred Hospital in May

Dorothy Yates is the first missionary-teacher to be appointed to the Methodist Mission at Elcho Island, off the coast of Arnhem Land

Mrs. L. P. Smith (Stella Robinson) was hon oured with a Life Governorship of The Women's Hospital in March at the South Yarra Auxiliary Mrs. Lytton Stephens (Dora Cato), President of the Hospital Auxiliary, made the presentation

Doris Muntz, who won the award of Miss Avia tion in the 1954 Miss Teenage Quest of Victoria, has been a student pilot for some months and hopes to obtain the commercial pilot's licence this year It is possible that she will be the first woman com mercial pilot in Australia

Mrs R Cottingham (Hara Lancaster) prior to her marriage in July spent two years nursing in England and on the Continent. She intends to return to Australia at the end of next year

June Watts celebrated her 21st birthday in June

Mrs W Salaw (Estelle Watts) is now living at "Glenewan," Balranald, N.S.W

Nancy Dingle is leaving Melbourne for Eng land in March on the "Strathaird," and will be away for about eighteen months

Helena Heath, after nearly three years in London, intends to return to Australia in the "Moreton Bay" early in 1955 She has just re turned from her second visit to the Continent, staying at Youth Hostels in Norway, Sweden, Den mark and Italy, the tour including a trip down the Rhine

Ailsa Thomson has gone to Indonesia under the Graduate Scheme and is employed in the Ministry

of Education with Mrs H Feith (Betty Evans) They are living at present in Djakarta

Mrs D Latham (Mary Thompson) is now living at 47 Holtspur To p Lane, Beaconsfield, Bucks, England

Would any Old Collegian knowing the where abouts of Viollette Florence Roberts or, if she is married, her present name and address, please communicate with the Secretary

Mrs A Dufty (Avon Griffith) left in March for England and stayed in Malaya with her sister, Leslie (Mrs. Bill Mussett) at Kuala Lumpur.

Mrs F W Cornell (Edna Pryor) visited the Western District in September and called on Elsie Scholes (Ararat) and Mrs. R. Williamson (Beulah Shannon)

Ellen Christensen is now Principal of "Somer ville House," Brisbane, the largest school of its kind in Brisbane, and controlled by the Methodist and Presbyterian Association

Mrs R J Hodges (Gwen Davey) and her hus band, who is with the Forestry Commission, are now living at the You Yangs State Plantation, near Geelong She would like to meet other Old Collegians in the district

Mrs. McCauley (Milly Angus) left for England in February and returned in September.

Diane Knight, Backstroke Swimming Champion of Australia, went to Vancouver, Canada, to repre sent Australia in the Empire Games in July

Althea Dawes, who is an occupational therapist, has been abroad on an 18 months' working holiday She toured England, France and Spain with six other girls in a London taxi bought for £50. In London she worked at the Fountain Hospital for mentally retarded children and later went to Oslo, Norway, where she spent eight months with a Norwegian family, also spending much time ski-ing Althea and her friend, Nance Dufty, who have both announced their engagements, intend making their homes in Norway after their mar riages next year.

Mrs Malcolm Fraser (Kathleen Gault), with her husband and two children, left Sydney for England in January. While passing through Mel bourne on 8th January, her sister, Dr Adelaide Gault, gave Kathleen a surprise birthday party at her home at Warrandyte, at which a number of Old Collegians were present

Catherine Manning has obtained her Diploma of Genealogy

Beverley Frame is studying Art at Melbourne Technical College.

Norma Morris, Claire Rigby and Claire Rosier left in the "Orcades" in May They spent some time at Lake Como, Lugano, and on the Riviera before going on to Britain

Dr Kate Campbell was awarded the C.B.E in the New Year Honours. Dr. Campbell has de voted many years of her medical career to maternal and infant welfare

Mrs. H . Alcorn (Hettie Jeffrey) will join the College Staff again in 1955 after an absence of some years Mrs Alcorn would like to express her very deep appreciation to Sister Maddison (Betty Walduck) for her nursing skill and great kind ness during her husband's last illness

Miss Beatrice Parsons intends leaving for Eng land in February She became a member of the College Staff again shortly after her last return from England

Mrs. Dymock (Thelma Warne) and her sister, Mrs C Bryan (Melva Warne) would like to get in touch with other Old Collegians living in Queensland. Mrs. Dymock's address is 161 Ferny Street, Maryborough, Queensland

The Geelong Branch of the O.C.C held their final afternoon meeting for the year on Saturday, 13th November Mrs F W Cornell, together with Miss Ruth Flockart, Miss Kath Kelly, Mrs. L. Chambers (Jean Davidson), Miss Flora Robinson, Mrs W Garden (Ivy Beer) and Mrs R N White (Sayde Reynolds) attended the At Home which was held at "Barrabool House," Highton, the home of Mrs J Ward (Dorothy Flockart), President of Geelong Branch A very enjoyable musical programme was a feature of the after noon

Clare Walker is studying for her Master of Science degree in Physiology

Katrina Ericson is now a member of the Report ing Staff in the House of Commons.

The Club desires to convey its sympathy to Mrs R Maddocks (Muriel Cox) and Mrs L Hinton (Ellie Johnson) in their recent illnesses and wishes them a speedy and complete recovery ,

MRS F W CORNEL L

The Club desires to express its sincere apprecia tion to Mrs. Cornell for her capable leadership during the Jubilee Year

This year, owing to its heavy commitments, has been a great strain on the President's health and meant an almost complete sacrifice of personal affairs Our very great thanks and best wishes to our President.

MISS JUN E CLA Y

W e also wish to thank Miss June Clay, Honor rrv Secrstrry, for her assistance during a very strenuous year

Miss Clay, one of our younger Old Collegians, took office in September, 1953, and without pre vious experience has contributed to the success of a very memorable period in Club history.

Thanks are also expressed to the other office bearers, Council and all Club members, who have given of their time and gifts during the year.

DR. and MRS. A . H . WOO D

After many strenuous and successful years as Principal of the College, Dr. A. H. Woo d and Mrs Woo d are leaving in March, 1955, on a six months' trip to England

The Club desires to take this opportunity to say "thank you" to them for their kindness at all times in making the College available for O.C.C functions and their attendance at those functions; also to wish them a very happy holiday and renewed health on their return.

JUBILE E BOO K

As the Council intends issuing a Jubilee Book during 1955 containing a history of the Old Collegians' Club, any members having interesting photographs or appropriate material for such a book should contact Mrs L Kilvington, 462 Barker's Road, Hawthorn (W Y 3967) as soon as possible.

CARI S CLUB

Club members are notified that as the O.C.C is affiliated with the Caris Club, members may also join this Club by ringing the Secretary (Mrs F Stuart Burnett) (WX3019) , or contacting the Club, McEwan House, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne (M U 4429)

SECRETARY' S NOTE S

Owing to the extension of the Club year from 31st August to 31st December, the Annual Meet ing will in future be held in February of each year

The usual list of office bearers, Council mem bers and delegates together with Balance Sheet, are consequently omitted from this magazine and the Club will be circularised as usual immediately after the Annual Meeting

Would any members also who marry or change their address kindly advise the Secretary?

Badges may be obtained from the Secretary at the price of 5/ each plus postage

FINANCIA L

Will Old Collegians please note that as the end of the financial year will in future be 31st December, instead of 31st August as formerly, it will 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/-

Hon Treasurer: Miss Hilda Brown, 26 Scott Grove, Glen Iris (BL 6852)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT S

The Editress desires to express her sincere appre ciation to all Branch Secretaries and other office bearers who have forwarded reports; also to all Old Collegians who have contributed articles, para graphs and news, with thanks to Mrs L Kilving ton for facts concerning the formation of the O.C.C

MAGAZIN E

In order to facilitate the work of the Editress, and ensure correct insertions in the Magazine, all Club members are requested to notify the Hon Secretary or Editress of personal items or news concerning themselves as early as possible

As the Editress has received enquiries from cer tain members of the Club concerning the non receipt of a mid-year magazine, she wishes to advise that no magazine was published during the year

BRANC H SECRETARIE S

Melbourne:

Miss June Clay, 546 Neerim Road, Murrum beena, S.E.9 U M 5230

Geelong: Mrs W G Stinton (Gwen Wallis), 102 Pros pect Road, Newtown, Geelong X 6901

Interstate: Sydney:

Mrs M. Satchell (Margaret Bartlett), 47 Dudley Street, Dobroyd Point, N.S.W Canberra:

Mrs S P Weir (Loloma Green), Royal Mili tary College, Duntroon, A.C.T.

Brisbane:

Miss C Green, 20 Manson Road, Hendra, Brisbane, Queensland Adelaide:

Mrs. M. Loveday (Alberta Lauer), 32 Dart mouth Street, Croydon, S.A Tasmania:

Mrs C Bull (Mary Harcourt), 18 Doyle Avenue, Lenah Valley, Hobart, Tas

Young Members' Circle: Miss Delyce Matheson, 21 Malane Street, Or mond UL 8810 Fred J Cato (Elsternwick) Old Collegians' Association: Mrs M White, la Murray Street, Elsternwick

Editress: Mrs. A. Alberto, 57 Mathoura Road, Toorak, S.E.2 BJ 2318

GOLDE N JUBILEE YEAR , 1953-1954

Functions Attended by President J95 3 (Mrs F W Cornell) September: 17—Annual Meeting. 24—Back to School Day—M.L.C October: 5—Dinner Tea Caris Club—Younger Set 8—National Council of Women re Exposition 8—O.C.C Council Meeting—Caris Club

9—Club Rooms' Afternoon—f-Mrs. Dawes.

13—National Council of Women—Welcome to Miss Gibson

1 5—National Council of Women re Exposition

17—M.L.C. Square Dance—Parents' Associa tion

31—Square Dance at M.L.C. (Funds Debu tantes' Ball 1953) November: 2—Dinner Tea Caris Club—Younger Set 9—Golf Day and Luncheon at Yarra Yarra— presented prizes

10—Attended Presidents' Luncheon as Guest of Caris Club.

12—O.C.C Council Meeting—Caris Club

14—P.L.C Garden Party

18—Guest of Sydney Branch—Buffet Dinner Tea—Secondary Schools' Club, Sydney

23—O.C.C Enrolment Day—M.L.C

25—Golf Committee Luncheon—Caris Club

26—Club Rooms' Afternoon (Mrs Russell) — Caris Club

27—"Sun" Cup Golf Meeting. Luncheon. (Also attended by Vice-President and Treas urer.)

28—Annual Dinner, "Hermitage." (Also at tended by Secretary.)

28—Annual Dinner, "Morongo." (Attended by Vice-President and Treasurer.)

30—O.C.C General Meeting—Alteration of Rules—Caris Club

December:

4—Club Rooms—27th Birthday Party and Christmas Dinner—Caris Club.

5—O.C.C Garden Party—M.L.C

11—M.L.C Speech Night—Melbourne Town Hall.

16—M.L.C Elsternwick—Speech Night—St Kilda Town Hall

17—Wesley College—Speech Night—Melbourne Town Hall

1954

February:

2—Dinner Tea Caris Club—Younger Set

11—O.C.C Council Meeting—M.L.C

20—Visited Geelong — Formation Geelong Branch O.C.C

March:

2—Queen's Luncheon—St. Kilda Town Hall.

1 2—Musical Evening—Held at home of Miss A Danks, Mont Albert

18—General Meeting 1954—Caris Club

25—Club Rooms' Afternoon (Miss Brunier) 26—School Girls' Welcome (M.L.C.)

30—N.C.W Exposition—Melbourne Town Hall

April:

2—Ball Committee Meeting—Caris Club

5—Dinner Tea—Younger Circle

1 2—"Sun" Golf Day—Huntingdale 30—O.C.C Literary Evening—M.L.C

May:

6—Club Rooms' Afternoon (Mrs King)

7—Ball Committee Meeting—Caris Club

9—M.L.C Church Service—Auburn

13—O.C.C Council Meeting—Caris Club

26—Evening in honour of Diane Knight (Back Stroke Swimming Champion of Aus tralia)—Ivanhoe. (Secretary also at tended.)

28—O.C.C Ball Committee Meeting—Caris Club

June:

7—Dinner Tea—Younger Circle—Caris Club

8—Debutantes' Practice—Ball—South Yarra

9—Debutantes' Committee Meeting—Caris Club

10—O.C.C Council Meeting—Caris Club

15—Debutantes' Practice—South Yarra.

22—Debutantes' Practice—South Yarra

25—50th Birthday Night, O.C.C.—M.L.C

29—Debutantes' Practice—South Yarra

July:

1—Debutantes' Ball Committee Meeting—Caris Club

5—Dinner Tea—Younger Circle—Caris Club 6—Debutantes' Full Rehearsal—St Kilda Town Hall

7—Golden Jubilee Ball—St Kilda Town Hall 8—National Council of Women (Presidents' Meeting)

13—Geelong Branch Afternoon 14—Fred J. Cato (Elsternwick) Branch Dance New Alexandra 15—Club Rooms' Afternoon (Mrs Smith)—• E.S.U. Rooms. 15—O.C.C Council Meeting 20—Wesley Old Collegians' Ball—Royale Ball room 21—Fred J Cato (Elsternwick) Branch—Dram atic Club Play—Caul field Town Hall 22—Afternoon—Mrs W B Wood 27—Debs, and Ball Committee Meeting—Caris Club 29—Final "Ugly Man" Competition, M.L.C.— Hawthorn Town Hall. 30—M.L.C. Elsternwick—Parents' Association Ball—Brighton Town Hall

August: 2—Dinner Tea—Younger Circle 6—Parents' Association, M.L.C.—Held at home of Mr C Lord (President) 12—O.C.C Council Meeting 20—Golden Jubilee Dinner—"Dynevor," St Kilda.

September: 6—Dinner Tea—Younger Circle 9—O.C.C Council Meeting 1 4—Debutantes' Return Ball—"The Gables," East Malvern 16—Club Rooms' Afternoon (Mrs McCoy) 30—Back to School Day—M.L.C

October: 13—O.C.C Council Meeting—M.L.C 15—Visited Palais de Danse re Ball, 1956 16—"Sports" Day—M.L.C Cake Stall 18—Evening at Mrs R N White's home— Funds Cake Stall 22—O.C.C Council Executive Meeting—Caris Club 29—N.C.W Display of Flowers—Mrs Herbert Brookes, South Yarra

November: 5—Fete—Epworth Hospital 6—M.L.C Elsternwick—Fete 11—O.C.C Council Meeting—M.L.C 1 3—Afternoon—Geelong Branch 14—O.C C Church Service—Auburn Methodist Church 19—Club Rooms' Afternoon—Mrs Blackburn 20—Melbourne Grammar O.C.C Luncheon and Afternoon 20—P.L.C. Garden Party. 11-—O.C.C. Enrolment Day—M.L.C 25—Golf Day and Luncheon—O.C.C.—King ston Heath 27—Annual Dinner, "Morongo" Geelong (At tended by President and Treasurer.) 27—Annual Dinner, "Hermitage," Geelong. (Attended by Vice-President (Mel bourne) and Secretary, Geelong Branch.)

December: 4—O.C.C Garden Party