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AERSAL

V I E W . OF

LORETO

ABBEY,

RATHFARNHAM,

DUBLIN

LORETO ABBEY, RATHFARNHAM, DUBLIN Founded in 1821 by Rev. Mother M. Frances Teresa Ball, I.B.V.M., from the Bar Convent, York. It is the motherhouse of the Irish Generalate of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Provinces depending on it are in England, Spain, Africa, India, Mauritius and Australia.

CONTENTS PAGE

EDITORIAL T H E G R E A T S O U T H L A N D : A Welcome to Mother General . . . .

H O L Y W E E K IN S E V I L L E MISSION DAY AT C A S T I L L E J A , S P A I N PRINCESS CRISTINA E S C A P E F R O M H U N G A R Y , by Elizabeth Obrincsak M O D E R N M A R T Y R S (A P o e m ) , by Lynd N a t h a n OBSERVATION POINTS . .'

NATIVE MISSIONS IN INDIA P I C T U R E S : MARY'S M O U N T P I C T U R E S : L O R E T O , DAWSON S T R E E T P I C T U R E S : L O R E T O , P O R T L A N D (with Postscript on Page 79) . .

PICTURES: LORETO, NORMANHURST SCHOOL V I G N E T T E S PICTURES: LORETO, KIRRIBILLI THIS AUSTRALIA: LINES FROM AN AEROPLANE, by Mary Durack Miller S C H O O L CONTRIBUTIONS

LORETO NATIVE

44 44

PICTURES: LORETO, CLAREMONT VIEWS AND OPINIONS PICTURES: LORETO, NEDLANDS INTERESTING EXPERIENCES PICTURES: LORETO, MARRYATVILLE SCENES I H A V E L O V E D PICTURES: LORETO, TOORAK OVERSEAS CONTRIBUTIONS: T H E POPE'S C H A F F I N C H

5 6 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 24 25 28 41

50 52 59 62 67 69 76

FROM I.B.V.M., ROME

80

M I S S I O N S , S O U T H AFRICA

80

A COURT J U D G M E N T IN T H E TRANSVAAL

81

T H E BLACK TERROR,

by Nina H y d r i e

82

VIEWS

OF

LORETTO,

TORONTO,

CANADA

84

VIEWS

OF

LORETTO,

CHICAGO,

U.S. A

FINISHING

85

S C H O O L , I.B.V.M., LINDAU, BAVARIA

T H E RIGHT K I N D OF KNOWLEDGE,

86

by B a r b a r a A. Chailesworth

PICTURES: LORETO, BRISBANE THE WIDER APOSTOLATE:

....

87 88

ASIAN CATHOLIC CONGRESS AT ST. MARY'S H A L L

89

RETREATS FOR T H E LAITY AT KIRR1BILLI

91

FILMS AND Y O U

92

YOUNG CHRISTIAN STUDENTS S U M M E R S C H O O L AT

93

YORKETOWN

95

P I C T U R E : ST. MARY'S H A L I FOR T H E JUNIORS AMONG OUR OLD G I R L S :

96 97

PRIMROSE P A T H

100

AGELESS OSTRICH, b y

B.A

101

by M. Donnellan REFUGEES IN EUROPE, b y Conny Moffit ROMAN SCENES, by Valerie Browne

102 103 105

ABOVE T H E

CLOUDS

PERSONAL NOTES

ON

FOOT,

OF OI l) GIRLS

106

OBITUARY

108

INDEX Personal

109 Paragraphs

and Anecdotes

are scattered

through

the

Magazine.

The chief interest in the Australian Province of the I.B.V.M. this year has been the visit of our Mother General (Rev. Mother M. Pauline Dunne) from Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham.

Since her election to the office of Superior-General a few years ago she has visited several of the Provinces dependent on the Irish Generalate.

In 1950 she visited Spain, England, South Africa and Kenya.

Last year she was in India.

Mother General's first visit to Australia has been a happy experience for all our Houses.

Both nuns and schoolgirls have been charmed by her gracious friendliness.

Her companion on the Australian visit was Mother M. Hilda, ivho was for twelve years Mistress of Novices in South Africa before being elected to the General Council at Rathfarnham.

She, too, has now the warm friendship of the Australian Loreto.

By the time this magazine is in the hands of our our visitors will be on the high seas on their return May God bless all their comings and goings!

readers, journey.

From the Roman Generalate has come the good neics that the historical research on the Cause of our revered Foundress, Mary Ward, is complete.

Father Grisar, S.J., and Mother M. Edelburga, I.B.V.M., who are occupied solely with this work, are now preparing the material for the press. There will be four volumes: 1, Mary Ward's letters; 2, the early life of Mary Ward; 3 and 4, the other documents.

Our patience and hopes have been strengthened by the recent pronouncement of His Holiness, Pope Pius XII, ivho spoke publicly of Mary Ward (1585-1645) as "that incomparable woman whom, in the most sombre and bloody times, Catholic England gave to the Church."

These reports have given much satisfaction to all the Provinces of the Irish Generalate as well as to the other Generalates of our Institute.

They have also given us, in this troubled era, a heightened sense of responsibility, as the selfless courage of our Foundress calls to us across the centuries.

LOR

The

E T O -

Great South

Land

A WELCOME TO MOTHER-GENERAL How should we greet h e r ?

H o w explain ourselves?

How bid h e r welcome?

Our pens and voices were i n a d e q u a t e , so we t u r n e d to our poets, songsters, and musicians, and let t h e i r inspiration reveal Australia, t h e land, and its people.

T h e epic p o e m of R e x I n g a m e l l ' s — T h e Great South Land—became t h e f r a m e w o r k of our welcome.

F r o m it we tried to recount our history; into it we wove our songs and poems. All took p a r t , f r o m I n f a n t s to Leaving, and even t h e n only a " t i t h e of a t i t h e " could be recorded of t h e story of our country: " T h e Great South Land, r e f u l g e n t bright I n its own strong white light and coloured skies, Or i m p e r t u r a b l e b e n e a t h t h e stars, Its own stars legended—the Southern Cross, And the great wide river of t h e Milky W a y . " Voice: " A l l you ghosts t h a t walk this Continent in agreeable, incompatible, jolly companies, or alone, I call on y o u !

I summon you all!

And out of thej past you come."

T h e first was Captain J a m e s Cook. " T h e East Coast of New H o l l a n d ! Green and gold!

T h e sunlight raged on crests w h e r e sand and tree Cascaded colour to t h e ocean edge, And lit green water with t h e blaze of gold!"

F r o m " T h e E n d e a v o u r " on t h a t m o m e n t o u s day in 1770, Captain Cook gazed excitedly on t h e dawnlit hills, and knew t h a t h e was solving t h e mystery of T e r r a Australis I n c o g n i t a — T h e Great South L a n d — t h a t h a d been a " b r i g h t and b u r n i n g vision to t h e m i n d s of scholars and captains long ago."

A n d so came settlement on t h e Eastern coast. . . .

Half a c e n t u r y later Captain J a m e s Stirling planned t h e first British settlement on Australia's Western coast. Bright prospects of p r o s p e r i t y were held out to settlers, and a strange ill-equipped b a n d e m b a r k e d on s.s. " P a r m e l i a , " a tiny, wooden, oldf a s h i o n e d ship.

T h e y arrived in t h e bleak, cold days of July, when fierce winds w h i p p e d in f r o m t h e sea and rain squalls cloaked all with a f o r b i d d i n g sullen grey.

Stirling h a d p l a n n e d to land on t h e m a i n l a n d , but t h e plans h a d to be altered, and t h e pioneers were put ashore on G a r d e n Island, off the m o u t h of t h e Swan. T h e i r little vessel, and p r o b a b l y themselves, were saved f r o m disaster only by the p r o m p t action of Captain F r e m a n t l e , of H.M.S. "Challenger," who h a d come ahead to p l a n t t h e flag at Swan River and take possession of t h e whole of t h e Western portion of Australia. I t was t h e 8th of J u n e , 1829— " . . . . the settlers, d r e n c h e d with rain and breakers,

struggled on to t h e bleak and wind-whipped beaches, seeking shelter u n d e r scant-leaved t i m b e r , wind b e n t in p e r m a n e n t obeisance to t h e eastern m a i n l a n d , " and wondered t h a t t h e e a r t h was firm b e n e a t h t h e m a f t e r long m o n t h s u p o n t h e swaying vessel. It was h a r d — " s p i t e f u l stinging sands piled u p a b o u t t h e shelters, s h r o u d i n g d e a r possessions in a corrosive pall—spinets and grand pianos, silver, precious plate and cutlery, f u r n i t u r e , fine f e a t h e r bedding, heirloom of generations laid low b e n e a t h t h e white, invincible army, silent on its obliterating ghost march . . . .

And yet, like a miracle . . . .

A strange disorderly village rose on t h e island, and fires blazed f r o m t h e rocks, and weary c h i l d r e n were f e d and dried and p u t to sleep in shelter.

T h e y woke with delight to a world of Robinson Crusoe, of b u r i e d treasure and of c a n n i b a l chieftains, of shining sea-shells and mysterious playthings. . . . " Gazing f r o m t h e Island they saw the M a i n l a n d — " A land of w o n d e r and excitement— saw the white dunes as magic snow-bright mountains, u n m e l t i n g even in t h e golden sunshine, and strange, brave trees t h a t held their leaves in winter."

Most of the settlers h a d to r e m a i n idle and despondent on t h e Island, while C a p t a i n Stirling and a small p a r t y r e p a i r e d to t h e M a i n l a n d — " T h e r e to take bearings* select grants in order of precedence, according to promise and contract."

And so P e r t h was b o r n .

But t h e newcomers to Australia on East Coast and West were not unobserved. T h e Lands Own p e o p l e watched, Stone-Age m e n , who " t h r o u g h o u t u n n u m b e r e d ages, day by day, stalked t h e k a n g a r o o and wallaby, t h e emu and wild turkey, with t h e spear, t h e b o o m e r a n g and club," who h a d lived "midst beauty t h e white men wondered at— " t h e lambent light of flowing creeks; t h e vivid sparks of birds against t h e clouds; . . . t h e monotone of ocean on the sand . . . and busy townships— the quiet steadfast gazing of the stars . . . t h e eucalyptus-laden winds, t h e b r e a t h of sweet boronia and golden w a t t l e ; t h e beauty of high m o u n t a i n panoramas, 6

L O R E T O vast waves of silence filling solitudes. . . .

B e a u t y rich to eye and ear and h e a r t . " At n i g h t — A m o n g t h e fires, m e n c h a n t e d to t h e beat of stick and b o o m e r a n g and clap of hands, or drone-and-booin of didgeridoo, t h e songs rising and falling, trailing, quickening, while eyes gleamed b r i g h t t h r o u g h smoke-drift, bodies shone and dusked in fitful glow amid t h e shadows. . . .

Soon new d i s t u r b i n g sounds were h e a r d — "A clanking, clanking at Sydney Cove— among t h e grey-green eucalyptus trees . . . t h e dragging m a r c h of feet, t h e shuffle-andclank, of men. . .

"Sag-shouldered m e n — with sallow, scrubby faces, and eyes t h a t shift and stare t h r o u g h clouded h o p e and baffled h a t e — stumble and m a r c h along t h e wearing years T h a t raise a prison-town of h a r d grey stone about t h e i r ordered comings and goings; stumble and strain, destroying and s t a m p i n g down t h e i r own dull, w r e t c h e d lives to m a k e t h e highways others m a y walk with ease. . . ."

H e r e was " a Nation's beginning, with m e n of varied status and history, t h e f r e e and bond, Australia's founders, t h e builders of a N a t i o n . " . . .

Exploration, e n t e r p r i s e spring into being and " T h e fleecy flocks of sheep spread over t h e land and m u l t i p l y , m a k i n g their owners r i c h . " Gold is discovered and m e n t r u d g e and t r u n d l e t h e outback miles to B a t h u r s t , B a l l a r a t , and Bendigo.

P o p u l a t i o n increased, p r o s p e r i t y smiled on t h e land, and t h e t i m e came when " T h e convict days are a vicious n i g h t m a r e over; horizons are wide to t h e soul, and enterprise leaps f r o m days of gold with feet of f r e e d o m firm-paced in spite of inequalities."

T h e Colonies become Australian States, " T h e squatter is king on his runs.

T h e swagman swings, with his lolloping gait, by a thousand shearing sheds, billy in h a n d and swag on back . . . t h e drovers take t h e sheep and cattle overland, long stages, b r e a k i n g t h e fences down to get at grass. . . ."

T h e n a "rising tide of p o p u l a r feeling, startled f o r defence, sweeps t h r o u g h the several States to join in one grand stream of F e d e r a t i o n , n a t i o n h o o d . " I n a few decades the m a s t e r f u l white m a n transformed the wilderness, set u p p o p u l o u s cities "deriving sun-ripe grain and f r u i t f r o m e a r t h , gouging t h e coal and m e t a l f r o m deep down. . . ."

But a t t e n d a n t 011 the great achievements were the white m a n ' s t e r r i b l e failures, bis blights—"erosion

extended to death of timber, and d e a t h of soil, his crimes, diseases and deeds of blood," and he himself h a d to face the terrors of t h e landbeat-waves that scorched the plains, dust-storms that w r a p p e d h i m r o u n d till lie became haggard and drawn, death-pale with h a u n t e d eyes—a victim of " t h e d r e a d King D r o u g h t . " Relief came when t h e grey clouds gathered and " t h e steady soaking rain b r o u g h t out of t h e ashes of t h e withered grass a filmy veil of greenness " t h a t thickened as they gazed." But the l a n d was wilful, lavish, too lavish, and what was relief became another t e r r o r , f o r in t h e flooding rains d e a t h waited both f o r m a n and beast: " T h e few r e m a i n i n g Aborigines Sing their sad monodies beside t h e creeks. . . hoof-desecrated sacred waterholes . . . strangers on t h e i r own h u n t i n g grounds, u n w a n t e d strangers at their sacred places."

Religion had given little concern to the m e n who drew up plans for t h e settlement in Australia. Many of t h e P e n a l Laws against Catholics were still in force in England, so t h a t t h e r e was 110 likelihood of any provision being m a d e f o r Catholics in a new land. Amongst t h e political prisoners f r o m Ireland were t h r e e priests, one being F a t h e r Dixon. His persistence, despite rebuffs and refusals, at last won f r o m Governor K i n g permission f o r t h e first official Mass in Sydney, t h e sacred vessel being a roughly-made chalice of tin, t h e work of a convict, whilst t h e vestments were erstwhile curtains re-made bv women of the Colony. It was 15th May, 1803. W h e n F a t h e r Dixon and his c o m p a n i o n s r e t u r n e d to I r e l a n d t h e Colony was left without a priest f o r over seven years.

Many a t t e m p t s were m a d e by sympathetic f r i e n d s at h o m e to provide priestly service for the suffering exiles, b u t all were f r u s t r a t e d .

Finally, F a t h e r O'Flyiin, P r e f e c t Apostolic of New H o l l a n d , weary of delay in granting h i m permission to go to the Colony, set out i n d e p e n d e n t l y , and in 1817 disemb a r k e d at Sydney Cove, and presented himself before Governor Macquarie. Lacking the f o r m a l sanction which officialdom in the Old W o r l d had been too slow in granting, F a t h e r O ' F l y n n was ordered to leave t h e Colony. But before his d e p a r t u r e h e managed some visits to his scattered flock. I11 Sydney the Catholic people met in small groups in Harrington Street, n e a r w h e r e St. Patrick's C h u r c h now stands, t h e r e to say t h e Rosary.

Whilst F a t h e r O ' F l y n n was t h e r e t h e y h a d Mass, and the little h o m e became a tiny Chapel housing God Incarnate. W i t h startling suddenness F a t h e r O ' F l y n n was " a r r e s t e d " one day and k e p t a close prisoner 011 a ship in Sydney H a r b o u r u n t i l it sailed away. H e was not p e r m i t t e d to r e t u r n to the h o m e of Mr. Davis, where t h e Blessed Sacrament was kept. So the Lord Himself r e m a i n e d alone with His people— with Little Irish Mothers, whose toil-worn h a n d s fingered t h e Rosary, while gentle lips and loving hearts p r a y e d with emancipists, and free-men, young men and old.

7

H o l y W e e k in S e v i l l e j

Holy W e e k in Seville is world f a m o u s , l o r it is u n i q u e in its p r e s e n t a t i o n and in t h e way its religious c e r e m o n i e s a n d processions o c c u p y t h e w h o l e town, t a k i n g p r e c e d e n c e over all o t h e r business and work.

F o r m o n t h s b e f o r e h a n d the p e o p l e are w o r k i n g to m a k e an even g r e a t e r spectacle of it t h a n in p r e v i o u s years, to h a v e some new w o r k of art to show. T h i s year, as always, an e x h i b i t i o n of these n e w l y - m a d e articles was h e l d in t h e T o w n Hall, a n d , of course, we went to see it. I a d m i t to b e i n g c o m p l e t e l y astonished at the b e a u t y of w h a t we saw, f o r the fineness a n d exquisiteness of t h e filigree w o r k on silver a n d gold alike is b e y o n d d e s c r i p t i o n . S o m e h o w , 1 h a d always imagined that t h e s e staves a n d crosses were relics of t h e Renaissance p e r i o d b u t n e v e r did it e n t e r m y m i n d that this t y p e of w o r k is done as well, if not b e t t e r , in Seville to-day. It is p e r h a p s t h e only place in the w o r l d :in w h i c h t h i s art still thrives.

T h e week's c e r e m o n i e s begin on P a l m S u n d a y : A b o u t 6 p.m. t h e Callc Sierpes, o n e of Seville's m a i n s h o p p i n g centres, is lined w i t h onlookers.

At 6.30 t h e first n a z a r e n o s go b y — m e n a n d hoys, b a r e - f o o t e d f o r t h e most p a r t , c l o t h e d in long flowing g a r b w i t h h i g h p e a k e d h o o d s like a d u n c e ' s c a p only covered w i t h cloth w h i c h comes down c o m p l e t e l y over t h e h e a d w i t h just two wee holes to see t h r o u g h .

T h e s e robes m a k e t h e m e n c o m p l e t e l y i n d i s t i n g u i s h a b l e , a n d as t h e y pass by, two b y two, in silence a n d b e a r i n g c a n d l e s it m a k e s a erie i m p r e s s i o n on those w h o b e h o l d it f o r t h e first time.

NAZARENOS AND PENITENTS E a c h procession consists of some h u n d r e d or so of these n a z a r e n o s , led b y one c a r r y i n g t h e Cruz d e G u i a or g u i d i n g cross; t h e n c o m e t h e chief b r o t h e r s of t h e c o n f r a t e r n i t y w i t h t h e i r staves of gold or silver, a n d s i m i l a r l y c l a d ; next f o u r , or m a y b e twelve, acolytes w i t h c a n d l e s in tall silver h o l d e r s , a n d a small boy w i t h t h e incensor, a n d t h e n t h e first paso. w h i c h is of C h r i s t at some m o m e n t of His Passion.

Now a paso is r a t h e r difficult to describe to one w h o h a s never seen i t ; b u t if you i m a g i n e a t a b l e of some 5 f e e t h i g h , a n d r o u g h l y 6 b y 4 in w i d t h , covered at the sides w i t h a g o l d - e m b r o i d e r e d velvet cloth, and on t o p of this a p l a t f o r m a b o u t 2 feet h i g h , s o m t i m e s of wood, or silver, or even of gold, always o r n a m e n t e d a n d carved to t h e last i n c h , a n d , on t o p of it, on a bed of c a r n a t i o n s and s u r r o u n d e d by candles, Christ c a r r y i n g His Cross, or Christ in His A g o n y , exquisitely sculptured by a master such as Montanes, or R o l d a w , or in m o d e r n times Lastrucci.

And this is b o r n e on t h e s h o u l d e r s of some 20 or 30 m e n , t r a i n e d t h r o u g h long years of p r a c t i c e to k e e p in step a n d f o l l o w t h e voice of t h e skilled guide w h o directs t h e p a s o f o r , of course, b e i n g u n d e r n e a t h t h e table-like s t r u c t u r e t h e y can see n o t h i n g of w h e r e they go. It is t r u l y e x t r a o r d i n a r y to see with w h a t ease they pass t h r o u g h t h e d o o r s of t h e i r c h u r c h e s or t h r o u g h t h e n a r r o w streets on t h e i r r e t u r n f r o m t h e C a t h e d r a l , t h r o u g h a space scarcely w i d e r t h a n t h e paso itself. F o r each procession p r o c e e d s f r o m its c h u r c h along the m a i n t h o r o u g h f a r e s of t h e city w h i c h are lined with c h a i r s to t h e C a t h e d r a l w h e r e

T h e n F a t h e r T h e r r y c a m e , and a f t e r h i m a long line of devoted priests, line u n b r o k e n yet. In 1835 t h e first B i s h o p , Doctor P o l d i n g , arrived—-in cont e m p o r a r y records, " t h e p e r s o n w h o possessed t h e greatest s h a r e of d i g n i t y a n d c o m m a n d e d t h e greatest respect a n d influence in t h e C o l o n y . " And so the F a i t h was p l a n t e d and f o s t e r e d in t h e New L a n d . W i l l i n g h e l p e r s in t h e work w e r e t h e n u n s w h o c a m e f r o m the Old W o r l d to teach t h e little ones of t h e New a b o u t Christ a n d His Blessed M o t h e r .

And e a r l y a m o n g t h e m was a little b a n d of eight f r o m L o r e t o A b b e y , R a t h f a r n harn, led by M o t h e r G o n z a g a B a r r y , I.B.V.M. T h e y arrived in A u s t r a l i a on t h e 19tli J u l y , 1875, to m a k e t h e first A u s t r a l i a n L o r e t o f o u n d a t i o n at M a r y ' s Mount, Ballarat.

" T h e G r e a t S o u t h L a n d is o u r p a r t of E a r t h to m a k e p a r t i c u l a r source of b e a u t y f o r ourselves and comfort for mankind. T h e Great South Land, where burn the bushland and the mountain ridge with blazing colours a n d w i t h flames of birds, "and w h e n t h e day is gone t h e n s p r e a d in w a r m h a c k m y s t e r y u n d e r s t a r s ; Clear S o u t h e r n constellations with t h e Cross S u p r e m e of all, s y m b o l of Moving T i m e .

O n e with E t e r n i t y , above this L a n d .

And a m i d s t these stars, beside t h a t Cross, we sec t h e sign t h a t a p p e a r e d in h e a v e n : A W o m a n c l o t h e d with t h e sun a n d the m o o n u n d e r h e r feet, a n d on h e r h e a d a c r o w n of twelve stars— Mary, H e l p of Christians, protectress of t h e G r e a t South L a n d .

And it is t h e t w e l v e - b r a n c h e d tree of L o r e t o deepr o o t e d now in t h e G r e a t S o u t h L a n d t h a t s p r e a d its a r m s in welcome to M o t h e r - G e n e r a l in 1952. T h e c h i l d r e n of L o r e t o , fired with t h e love and f a i t h that they h a v e i n h e r i t e d , and conscious of the c h a r g e that is theirs, p r a y t h a t t h e y m a y b e w o r t h y :

Brenda Heagney, Head Prefect; Judy H a n r a h a n .

G a r r y McNab, Jocelyn Daly S m i t h , E l i z a b e t h B u r t , Adrienne Cranfield, Marian Dudley, Prefects.

LORETO,

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SEVILLE CATHEDRAL, SPAIN they m a k e a station, a n d then hack again to t h e i r b a r r i o , or p a r i s h , by t h e n a r r o w hack streets. Aft;*r the paso walk t h e p e n i t e n t s , mostly h a r e - f o o t e d , and clad as t h e n a z a r e n o s but f o r t h e c a p u c h a which bangs l i m p l y down t h e i r h a c k s instead of s t a n d i n g stiffly like a d u n c e s .

T h e y c a r r y heavy wooden crosses, m a n y of t h e m k n e e l i n g down d u r i n g t h e f r e q u e n t p a u s e s ; some also have metal chains and balls tied to t h e i r ankles. I have seen a m a n with t h e blood r u n n i n g down his heels, and a n o l h e r with a cross so h e a v y h e could not stand straight u n d e r its w e i g h t : yet even w i t h o u t these a d d e d d i s c o m f o r t s the long walk, lasting some 10 to 12 h o u r s , is a real p e n a n c e in itself, f o r it is p a i n f u l l y slow and t h e fast is long, besides which m a i n of the c o n f r a t e r n i t i e s have a r u l e of silence.

M o n d a y evening I w a n d e r e d out l»\ mvself and instead of t a k i n g a c h a i r I m a d e my way t h r o u g h ihe crowds g a t h e r e d to w a t c h t h e " s a l i d a " , or '"coining out"" of a c o f r a d i a , the Christ of t h e Passion ( c o n f r a t e r n i t y ) , f r o m t h e Museum C h u r c h .

It was a smallish s q u a r e , packed with h u n d r e d s of people. W h i l e we were w a i t i n g in silence a n o t h e r c o f r a d i a passed us by to t h e a c c o m p a n i m e n t of a s o r r o w f u l m a r c h ; what a w o n d e r f u l sight to see ihe

pa.-os- Christ of ihe t h r e e falls, and O u r L a d y of Sorrows, walking, as i( were, over t h e h e a d s of t h e p< o p l e g a t h e r e d there, lit only by t h e i r candles. T h e n s u d d e n l y t h e C h u r c h door o p e n e d and the n a z a r e n o s began to file o u t ; then t h e r e s i l h o u e t t e d in t h e d o o r w a y was Christ on ihe Cross.

A saela b r o k e out f r o m a m a n n e a r t h e paso, the first I had h e a r d , and. it thrilled me. l o a n y o n e who has not h e a r d a saeta it impossible to d e s c r i b e - p e r h a p s t h e nearest c o n c e p t i o n one could gel would be lo think of a h y m n i n s p i r e d s i m u l t a n e o u s l y , sung or m o a n e d such as o u r k e e n i n g ( e a o i n e a d h ) . T h e r e a m o n g t h a t t h i o n g the f u l l m e a n i n g of these processions d a w n e d u p o n m e , the w o n d e r f u l religious sentiment a m o n g ihe p e o p l e w h o give over this whole week in every vear to ihe g r e a t e r h o n o u r a n d glory of God. T h e next t h r e e evenings we took seats in yet a d i f f e r e n t street, and of ihe m a n y pasos we saw I have t h e clearest recollection of one " E l Cristo de la P a s i o n \ w h i c h has t h e most magnificent canasto of all—in gold. T h e face of Christ is lit by a spotlight; a f a c e l i n e d w i t h sorrow and suffering, of a m a n , a God, b e n t d o u b l e u n d e r the weight of Hi< cross and the sins of the w o r l d .

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by R o m a n soldiers of o l d e n days on h o r s e b a c k . T h i s l a t t e r we saw also at m i d n i g h t passing t h r o u g h t h e g a r d e n s of M u r i l l o , u n d e r n e a t h t h e trees, at first a m e r e glow in t h e distance getting b r i g h t e r a n d c l e a r e r at every step, o n l y t o d i s a p p e a r again a m o n g t h e trees.

GOOD FRIDAY F r i d a y m o r n i n g , at 3 a.m., in t h e P l a z a St., L o r e n z o , n o t a v e r y b i g s q u a r e , w e r e g a t h e r e d some t h o u s a n d s of p e o p l e so t i g h t l y p a c k e d t h a t t h e r e was n o r o o m to m o v e or c h a n g e position. Half an h o u r l a t e r t h e great doors of t h e c h u r c h swung o p e n a n d a silence d e s c e n d e d on t h e p e o p l e . T h e first tall n a z a r e n o t o a p p e a r c a r r i e d t h e Cruz de Guia o n w h i c h w e r e h a n g i n g all t h e i n s t r u m e n t s used in t h e c r u c i f i x i o n — t h e nails, t h e lance, t h e h a m m e r , etc.

T h e n f o l l o w e d h u n d r e d s m o r e of these w e i r d figures clad c o m p l e t e l y in black, in t h e u t m o s t silence, a n d t h e n in t h e d o o r w a y in a flood of light a p p e a r e d t h e first paso, p e r h a p s t h e most f a m o u s of all, " J e s u s del G r a n P o d e r " ; t h e figure of Christ, a m a s t e r p i e c e

by M o n t a n e s , in an u n a d o r n e d p u r p l e r o b e , c a r r y i n g a t h i c k w o o d e n cross.

Unaccompanied by the u s u a l sad, slow m a r c h , o r b e a t i n g of d r u m s , H e a d v a n c e d t h r o u g h t h e stillness w h i l e saeta a f t e r saeta rose f r o m v a r i o u s p a r t s of t h e c r o w d . A m a n beside us h a d t e a r s r u n n i n g d o w n his c h e e k s as h e sang in t h a n k s g i v i n g f o r a successful o p e r a t i o n o n his t h r o a t — h e h a d c o m e some 100 miles only to f u l f i l this promise. W e counted the penitents after this paso, 91 in all, a m o n g w h o m we k n e w w e r e f a m o u s m e n of all callings—nobles, dancers, matadors, p o l i t i c i a n s — a l l q u i t e disguised in t h e i r r o b e s of black.

W e l e f t t h e plaza a n d m a d e o u r w a y as best we could to t h e Calle S i e r p e s ; all t h e i n t e r v e n i n g streets were t h r o n g e d as if it w e r e m i d d a y so we p r o c u r e d c h a i r s p r e p a r e d to sit t h e r e till d a w n .

T h e first c o f r a d i a t o pass us t h e r e was t h a t of t h e M a c a r e n a , a n d it is significant t h a t w h i l e I r e m e m b e r p e r f e c t l y t h e paso of O u r L a d y I h a v e no recollection of w h a t p r e c e d e d it. T h e n a z a r e n o s were clad in c r e a m and green, t h e c o l o u r of h o p e , a n d t h e paso was f o l l o w e d b y a b a n d of R o m a n foot-soldiers. B u t O u r L a d y herself was t h e most b e a u t i f u l a n d life-like of any i m a g e I h a v e even s e e n — w i t h p e a r l t e a r s on h e r face, a n d a smile of h o p e a n d c o n f i d e n c e on h e r l i p s ; t h e p e r f e c t expression of a m o t h e r w h o w h i l e s u f f e r i n g herself has yet w o r d s of c o m f o r t a n d solace for her children.

T h e n c a m e t h a t of a E s p e r a n z a d e T r i a n a , t h e sailors' p a t r o n , almost as b e a u t i f u l as La M a c a r e n a .

T h e a u t h o r i t i e s of t h e Navy a c c o m p a n i e d h e r , w i t h their band bringing up the rear.

B e i n g also O u r L a d y of H o p e , h e r n a z a r e n o s were clad as w i t h t h e M a c a r e n a , in c r e a m a n d g r e e n ; a n d t h e jewels she w r ore w e r e almost all e m e r a l d s .

Once again t h e o n l o o k e r s b r o k e i n t o a p p l a u s e as she c a m e i n t o view, a n d t h e p a u s e s w e r e f r e q u e n t to e n a b l e all t o see h e r at close q u a r t e r s . T h e gipsies' c o f r a d i a c a m e t h e n , b u t we w e r e too w e a r y to w a i t l o n g e r a n d r e t u r n e d h o m e t i r e d b u t satisfied a f t e r o u r long night's watch.

IN THE SEVILLE CATHEDRAL F r i d a y was t h e final d a y of t h e processions, so we w e n t to t h e C a t h e d r a l to witness t h e m pass t h e r e .

It was like seeing a series of p i c t u r e s f r o m t h e M i d d l e Ages, w i t h t h e m a g n i f i c e n t c o l u m n s a n d naves of t h e C a t h e d r a l — t h e second largest in t h e w o r l d — a s a back-cloth. T h e y filed p a s t in u t m o s t silence u n t i l on r e a c h i n g t h e d o o r of exit a h a n d o u t s i d e s t r u c k u p t h e n a t i o n a l h y m n a n d t h e paso l e f t us t r i u m p h a n t l y s t a r t i n g o n its r e t u r n j o u r n e y . T h e r e w e r e seven c o f r a d i a s in procession t h a t evening. B u t it is r a t h e r t h e a t m o s p h e r e t h a n t h e i n d i v i d u a l pasos t h a t I recall m o r e v i v i d l y — t h e r e sitting a m o n g t h e c r o w d , p r a y i n g , a n d w a t c h i n g these silent p e n i t e n t s m a k e t h e i r station b e f o r e t h e H i g h A l t a r , o n e felt t h e great p o w e r , t h e r e a l i t y of t h e C a t h o l i c religion w h o s e r i t e s a n d c e r e m o n i e s such as these h a v e n o t c h a n g e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e c e n t u r i e s in spite of t h e great i n c o n s t a n c y of m a n . Nevertheless, some of t h e s e p i c t u r e s do r e m a i n in m y m i n d — O u r L a d y of L o r e t o , in a sky b l u e m a n t l e , h o l d i n g in h e r h a n d a t i n y gold a e r o p l a n e p r e s e n t e d t o h e r b y t h e A i r F o r c e of w h i c h s h e is p a t r o n . H e r g u a r d of h o n o u r w e r e officials i n t h e Air F o r c e w h o did n o t w e a r t h e h a b i t of t h e n a z a r e n o s .

Next followed " E l Cristo d e la E x p i r a t i o n " — C h r i s t E x p i r i n g . A most exquisite w o r k of a r t b y Lastrucci.

W e w e n t f r o m t h e C a t h e d r a l close on m i d n i g h t , d o w n t o t h e r i v e r b a n k to w a t c h a c o f r a d i a w e n d its way over t h e b r i d g e a n d a l o n g t h e f a r shore, lit b y t h e c a n d l e s of its n a z a r e n o s , w h i l e a s e a r c h l i g h t f r o m a d e s t r o y e r p l a y e d on t h e two pasos, As t h e y w e n t along t h e r i v e r reflected t h e i r l i g h t s m i r r o r f a s h i o n ; a fitting p i c t u r e to set an e n d to t h i s w e e k of i m p r e s s i v e c e r e m o n i e s .

July, 1951.

N.M. (I.B.V.M., Seville.)

[The above article was sent to us f r o m Seville. It is evidently the work of an Irish student or teacher at the Convent. Ed.]

GOVERNOR S VISIT T h e G o v e r n o r of B e n g a l , D r . M o o k e r j e e , a n d his w i f e were h e r e y e s t e r d a y .

T h e r e was an a d d r e s s b e a u t i f u l l y p a i n t e d a n d p r i n t e d b y M o t h e r M. Canice, a n d a lovely b o u q u e t of b l u e d e l p h i n i u m s .

T h e n t h e N e p a l i school r e a d an address and garl a n d e d t h e m b o t h . T h e G o v e r n o r p l a c e d his h a n d o n t h e h e a d of e a c h N e p a l i girl as she k n e l t b e f o r e h i m . H e is a B a p t i s t , a n d s p o k e in his address of h i s desire to serve his M a s t e r a n d L o r d . H e also thanked the Mothers for their work among the poor N e p a l i s . I took d o w n his s p e e c h in s h o r t h a n d . T h e c h i l d r e n gave h i m a c o n c e r t . . . .

June 4th, 1952.

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By PRINCESS CRISTINA ZAMOYSKA DE BORBON, Y BORBON

DANCING THE

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W h e n t h e m o r n i n g comes t h e r e is no need of a bell to waken even t h e laziest. All are u p and ready to come down to Mass long before t h e signal is given.

Once Mass is over and we are out of t h e Chapel, t h e b a b b l e begins, f o r to-day t h e rules of silence are put aside; we can talk our heads off—and in Spanish, too! How d e l i g h t f u l ! A f t e r speaking English—and only E n g l i s h — f o r five m o n t h s , we love to speak our own language f o r at least one day.

Instead of going to t h e refectory as usual f o r breakfast, we go to t h e g a r d e n ; and w h a t do you t h i n k we find? T h e breakfast tables laid in t h e open air! And w h a t a b r e a k f a s t ! Not chocolate and b r e a d — t h e everyday f a r e ; but chocolate and " c h u r r o s " — piles and piles of t h e m . I t h i n k t h e cook must have been u p all night p r e p a r i n g t h e m . How good they are, and how m a n y we e a t ! And t h e o f t e n e r we send t h e plates to be replenished, t h e m o r e pleased t h e nuns look.

Once b r e a k f a s t is demolished, we go off in groups all over t h e garden. To-day t h e r e is 110 f o r b i d d e n t e r r i t o r y — t h e place is ours to do w h a t we like with.

And what do we do? W e begin straight away to take p h o t o g r a p h s of every nook and corner— ridiculous photos, some of t h e m ; b u t what dear memories they will b r i n g back in the years to come.

Between 11 a.m. and noon it is announced that t h e stalls are o p e n e d ; so the whole school goes flocking

Every year when Mission Day is coming n e a r you h e a r of n o t h i n g else at recreation for days before.

Some are asking: " A r e you going to dress in gypsy costume?"

O t h e r s : " H a v e you b r o u g h t your c a m e r a ? " and everybody: " H a v e you b o u g h t m a n y tickets f o r t h e r a f f l e ? " On this day we are allowed to take p h o t o g r a p h s ; and everyone, especially the senior girls, takes t h e o p p o r t u n i t y of being p h o t o g r a p h e d with h e r f r i e n d s and companions so t h a t she m a y have r e m e m b r a n c e s of t h e m when college days are over.

A few days b e f o r e T H E day t h e bedrooms are all gay with gypsy dresses, of every colour; red with white spots or b l u e or green. ( T h e t r a d i t i o n a l ones are of spotted m a t e r i a l but a few are of one colour.)

All have t h r e e or f o u r flounces, each flounce edged with lace, and each skirt f r o m ten to twelve yards wide. I n t h e p i c t u r e you will see t h e style, but what a p i t y t h a t m y pictures are not technicoloured! . . . T h e n t h e accessories: a silk fichu with fringes, large beads, armlets, bracelets, flowers for the h a i r ; and, of course: t h e castanets and a fan. It is quite a business getting all these things collected. While we are busy a b o u t t h e a d o r n m e n t of our persons, the minds of t h e n u n s are on t h e setting u p of stalls in the P a t i o where all k i n d s of things are sold. T h e Senior girls h e l p to m a k e the P a t i o gay with h u n t i n g and streamers.

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t o w a r d s t h e patio.

Seniors are a d m i t t e d first t o r t h e y m u s t get t h e first choice. As we go in e x c i t e m e n t f r o m one stall to a n o t h e r , it is not easy t o d e c i d e w h i c h of t h e lovely t h i n g s we ought to b u y . T h e r e are toys of all k i n d s , b e a u t i f u l l y dressed dolls, e m b r o i d e r e d h a n k e r c h i e f s , f r a m e d pictures, a n d o t h e r fine t h i n g s — a n d , of course, f a n s . Such lovely f a n s t h e y a r e — g a y w i t h different p a i n t i n g s : of a Sevillian dance, or a bull-fight, or t h e F a i r of Seville.

F r o m a g r o u p of J u n i o r s in f r o n t of a stall w h e r e f a n s a r e sold, you will h e a r : " I like t h e F a i r best.

A n o t h e r little girl voices h e r o p i n i o n : " N o t at a l l ; t h e o t h e r s are m u c h nicer."" At last a decision is m a d e f o r one of a bull-fight to t h e c h o r u s e d o p i n i o n : " A f t e r all I t h i n k t h e r e is n o n e as nice as t h e Hull Fight."

T h i s is to be e x p e c t e d in S p a i n , and especially in A n d a l u s i a w h e r e t h e p e o p l e love t h e bulls.

T h e bell rings f o r l u n c h ; a n d it is a s p l e n d i d l u n c h .

T h e n e a c h p u p i l goes off to h e r r o o m to deck herself out in gypsy costume. It takes a long t i m e getting t h o s e d e c o r a t i o n s a r r a n g e d to t h e best a d v a n t a g e .

T h e e x p e r t s h e l p t h e o t h e r s a n d t h e n we all arrive in t h e p a t i o , a n d this t i m e invest in cakes, sweets, n u t s , chocolates, a n d ice-cream. W e b u y ice-cream all t h e evening. By this t i m e t h e girls f r o m P a l n i a s h a v e a r r i v e d ; and we a r e d e l i g h t e d to see t h a t t h e stalls h a v e been restocked w i t h a t t r a c t i v e i h i n g s f o r t h e m . M a n y a r e in gypsy c o s t u m e , too, a n d j o i n t h e d a n c i n g w h i c h begins at seven. W h e n t h e music f o r t h e Sevillians ( t r a d i t i o n a l Seville dances) begins, one or two g r o u p s begin t o d a n c e in t h e p a t i o ; t h e n a f e w m o r e g r o u p s j o i n in, a n d so on, u n t i l t h e p a t i o is one w h i r l of gay skirts, and m e r r y w i t h t h e clicking of castanets. B y degrees, t h e n u n s c o m e out a n d sit in t h e galeria l o o k i n g on at t h i s d i s p l a y of S p a n i s h h i l a r i t y . W h e n 110 one can d a n c e a n o t h e r step, a bell rings, a n d t h e r e is a s u d d e n h u s h in t h e p a t i o : t h e r a f f l e is a b o u t to be d r a w n . All day long t h e girls h a v e said to each o t h e r at i n t e r v a l s : " I do h o p e I w i n t h e lovely p i c t u r e of O u r L a d y , Star of t h e Sea. 1 a m d y i n g to get it for my r o o m . " O r : " I b o u g h t scores of tickets f o r t h e d o l l " . . . and so on . . . Now, t h e tickets a r e p r o d u c e d a n d t h e r e is a b r e a t h l e s s silence w h i l e t h e t o m b o l a is b e i n g t u r n e d , a n d t h e youngest child in the school is b e i n g called u p to d r a w out t h e n u m b e r .

E a c h girl is secretly p r e p a r i n g to w a l k u p and receive a prize.

M o t h e r S u p e r i o r calls out t h e n u m b e r t h r e e times, a n d I assure you t h e h o l d e r of t h e lucky n u m b e r is almoet paralysed with e x c i t e m e n t — h e r c o m p a n i o n s have to h e l p h e r p r o p e l herrelf f o r w a r d to claim t h e coveted prize. I n b e t w e e n t h e b u r s t s of h i l a r i t y t h e o t h e r prizes are d r a w n .

W h e n t h e r a f f l e is over, t h o s e i n d e f a t i g a b l e A n d a l u s i a n s start off again at t h e Sevillianas. T h e sun has a l r e a d y gone down b e h i n d t h e trees, t h e p a t i o is l i g h t e d u p , a n d still t h e click-click of t h e castanets is h e a r d w h i l e t h e f e w w h o are too t i r e d t o go 011 d a n c i n g k e e p t i m e b y c l a p p i n g t h e i r h a n d s .

Now, a bell rings. A h u s h falls over t h e p a t i o — e v e n over t h e d a n c e r s — a s we f o r m a procession and walk to t h e grotto of O u r L a d y down in t h e g a r d e n .

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K n e e l i n g t h e r e we r e t u r n t h a n k s f o r t h e day, a n d ark h e r intercession f o r t h e Missions.

In t h e m o o n l i g h t , w i t h t h e p a l m trees w h i s p e r i n g g o o d n i g h t as t h e y pass, a very t i r e d but very h a p p y procession of gypsies steal along to divest t h e m s e l v e s of t h e i r finery and to d r e a m of d a n c i n g a m o n g t h e stars a n d collecting t h e silver f r o m t h e m o o n to send to

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PRINCESS CRISTINA Princess Cristina Z a m o i s k a d e B o r b o n is, by h e r m o t h e r , H . K . H . Princess Isabel de B o r b o n , g r a n d d a u g h t e r of Q u e e n M a r i a C h r i s t i n a of H a u g s b u r g h , a n d niece of t h e late K i n g A l p h o n s u s X I I I . By h e r f a t h e r , she belongs to a P o l i s h f a m i l y , t h a t of t h e C o u n t of Zamoiski. She was b o r n 011 2 n d S e p t e m b e r , 1932, in B u d a p e s t , a n d d u r i n g the first t h i r t e e n years of h e r life, lived in L u b l o Castle in L u b o v n a (Czechoslovakia) w h e r e h e r p a r e n t s resided.

In 1945, on t h e a p p r o a c h of t h e R u s s i a n s to P o l a n d , t h e Z a m o i s k i f a m i l y h a d to a b a n d o n t h e i r c a s t l e ; a n d it was only a f t e r m a n y h a r d s h i p s a n d difficulties t h a t t h e y w e r e able to r e a c h S p a i n . O n h e r a r r i v a l in Seville, t h e first act of I I . R . H . Princess I s a b e l was to visit o u r College t h e r e a n d seek admission f o r h e r two d a u g h t e r s , Cristina and T e r e s a ( w h o was t h e n only seven y e a r s ) .

Princess Isabel was e d u c a t e d in t h e Colleges of the I n s t i t u t e of t h e B.V.M., first in M a d r i d a n d a f t e r w a r d s in Seville a n d Castilleja, w h e n h e r f a t h e r , D o n Carlos de B o r b o n was n o m i n a t e d C a p t a i n G e n e r a l of Seville.

She always m a i n t a i n e d a sincere affection f o r h e r " M a d r e s " * with w h o m she k e p t u p a c o r r e s p o n d e n c e all d u r i n g t h e t i m e she 12

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h o r r i f i e d to t h i n k w h a t a few m e n can do, a n d w h a t a w a r m e a n s lo a w h o l e w o r l d .

O n a misty m o r n i n g in N o v e m b e r , 1944, we l e f t h o m e . As t h e c a r d r o v e along t h e street, and we looked b a c k , o u r h o m e b e c a m e s m a l l e r a n d smaller a n d g r a d u a l l y w e n t out of sight. We were 011 o u r way to G e r m a n y , so we did not expect to see o u r h o m e again. W e went first to m y uncle's place at Dorog f o r a short rest. But we w e r e to h a v e no rest.

U n e x p e c t e d l y , on C h r i s t m a s Eve, t h e Russian Air Force a t t a c k e d Dorog, a n d , soonj all t h e r o a d s a r o u n d were o c c u p i e d by Russian soldiers. So flight was out of t h e question. A b o u t 10 p.m. o u r life on e a r t h became a p u r g a t o r y .

T h e noise of t h e b o m b s , a e r o p l a n e s and g u n n e r y was n e r v e - b r e a k i n g .

My uncle t h o u g h t we w o u l d b e safer if we w e n t d o w n t h e m i n e . So we did. On t h e fifth d a y of o u r sad life in t h e m i n e , we were o r d e r e d to c o m e out.

What we now f o u n d in m y uncle's h o m e was t e r r i b l e : Every d r a w e r a n d w a r d r o b e was o p e n , and was e i t h e r e m p t y or h a d its c o n t e n t s scattered on t h e floor. T h e winter w e a t h e r was u n b e a r a b l y cold, so we all g a t h e r e d into one big r o o m a n d stayed t h e r e , f o r all t h e o t h e r r o o m s w e r e loo m u c h r u i n e d to be used.

W e h a d to stay a w a k e , because visits by Russian soldiers were u s u a l not o n l y by day b u t also by n i g h t .

GERMAN AIR FORCE ATTACKS DOROG On a W e d n e s d a y n i g h t t h e G e r m a n Air F o r c e a t t a c k e d Dorog, and wo h a d to r e t u r n to t h e m i n e .

But n o w it was d i f f e r e n t ; we could not t a k e a n y t h i n g with. us. O u r d a i l y m e a l was one cooked p o t a t o .

On J a n u a r y 10 we w e r e o r d e r e d out a g a i n ; b u t now, all m e n u n d e r f i f t y years of age w e r e told to r e p o r t at a c e r t a i n place. It was noticed that m a n y did not r e t u r n ; so m y f a t h e r r e f u s e d to obey. Next m o r n i n g we left t h e m i n e b y a n o t h e r o p e n i n g , occupied hv G e r m a n s . W e c a m e o u t into the f r e s h air, and we were black w i t h dirt. If I r e m e m b e r well, we did not h a v e a d r i n k f o r t w o days, or a wash f o r eight.

T h e n I was terrified by t h e look of d e a d soldiers.

T h e first we saw was a R u s s i a n . He h a d a f r i e n d l y face w i t h a smile still u p o n it. As we passed h i m 1 t h o u g h t how t e r r i b l e it m u s t be f o r those at his h o m e w h o were w a i t i n g for h i m ; p e r h a p s he h a s little c h i l d r e n , a m o t h e r , w a i t i n g f o r h i m , and n o w h e lies h e r e in t h e snow, not even b u r i e d . 1 was

AT SCHOOL AT THE I.B.V.M. T i m e went 011 and I went b a c k to school at t h e Convent of t h e E n g l i s h Ladies in B u d a p e s t .

In F e b r u a r y , 1948, m y f a t h e r was arrested by t h e H u n g a r i a n Police.

O n l y t h r o u g h the h e l p of a f r i e n d could h e escape. I am especially devoted to O u r L a d y of ihe R o s a r y because my m o t h e r m a d e a n o v e n a to h e r , a n d 011 t h e n i n t h day of it m y f a t h e r war. released f r o m t h e prison. A short w h i l e a f t e r , he a r r i v e d in A u s t r i a . . . T h e 15th J u n e , 1948, was t h e last d a y at school. Next day o u r convent b e c a m e a state-school, a n d t h e n u n s were not allowed to t e a c h t h e r e any more. L a t e r t h a t m o n t h , m y m o t h e r and I went lo see t h e n u n s , h u t we f o u n d t h e f r o n t d o o r locked. T h e only e n t r a n c e was t h r o u g h t h e chapel.

W h i l e we were p r a y i n g t h e r e we saw an e l d Sister k n e e l i n g b e f o r e t h e a l t a r , b u t she did not

(Concluded from page 12) lived, in Czechoslovakia. G r e a t was t h e joy of t h e n u n s 011 seeing once m o r e t h e i r beloved " I n f a n t a " a n d h e r two d a u g h t e r s . T h e s e latter, as soon as t h e Sevillian "fiestas of A p r i l " were over, b o t h e n t e r e d the College as d a y - b o a r d e r s .

P r i n c e s s Cristina, a f t e r r e m a i n i n g two years in t h e Seville College, went as a b o a r d e r to Castilleja de la Cuesta, w h e r e , as in Seville, she left b e h i n d h e r very g r a t i f y i n g m e m o r i e s of h e r schooldays.

D u r i n g h e r last t e r m at Castilleja she was m a d e h e a d of i h e s c h o o l — a n office w h i c h she d i s c h a r g e d a d m i r a b l y , b e i n g a model f o r all h e r c o m p a n i o n s in h e r fidelity to d u t v , a p p l i c a t i o n to s t u d v . h e r docility

a n d s i m p l i c i t y — t h a t s i m p l i c i t y c h a r a c t e r i s t i c of h e r m o t h e r a n d of all t h e m e m b e r s of t h e S p a n i s h R o y a l Family.

B e i n g of a b r i g h t disposition, a n d very f o n d of sports, she was t h e life a n d soul of all t h e games.

In D e c e m b e r , 1949, she received t h e M e d a l of t h e C o n g r e g a t i o n of C h i l d r e n of M a r y — t h e highest distinction of t h e College a n d the constant a s p i r a t i o n of t h e p u p i l s .

A11 e x e m p l a r y m e m b e r of t h e C o n g r e g a t i o n ever since she l e f t school in J u n e , 1950. she a t t e n d s r e g u l a r l y , in c o m p a n y w i t h h e r m o t h e r , t h e m o n t h l y m e e t i n g s held in the College in Seville. * Madres Irlandesas: Irish Mothers (popular name in Spain for Loreto nuns).

WE RETURN TO OUR HOME TOWN An we w a l k e d away f r o m t h e m i n e it was r a i n i n g and t h e snow was grey. Still. I t h o u g h t God m u s t be very g r a c e f u l to us, because H e p r o t e c t s us all t h e way a n d t h r o u g h t h e h a r d e s t t i m e w h e n we did not k n o w w h e n we w o u l d m e e t d e a t h by a b u l l e t .

A few days a f t e r w a r d s we escaped to a f r i e n d ' s j lace f u r t h e r w e s t w a r d , but as t h e R u s s i a n a r m i e s drew n e a r e r we h a d to go still f u r t h e r west. At t h e end of M a r c h , 1945, m y m o t h e r got seriously ill a n d had. to h a v e an u r g e n t o p e r a t i o n . On t h e 1st A p r i l t h e R u s s i a n s r e a c h e d us again. Now we went t h r o u g h exactly t h e s a m e as at Dorog. Not k n o w i n g w h e r e to t u r n in a s t r a n g e place, we d e c i d e d to go back to o u r h o m e t o w n . A f a r m e r gave us a h o r s e a n d cart in r e t u r n f o r a sum of m o n e y . T o c h e e r ourselves, we called, t h e horse, "RamiF*. H e was very self-headed a n d w e n t only w h e n he liked. So we w a n d e r e d b a c k , m a i n l y 011 little r o a d s that did not lead into cities.

I n May, 1945, we a r r i v e d in o u r h o m e town, b u t we were sad to find in our h o m e an office of t h e Russian G.P.U. O n e p a r t of o u r h o m e was the p r i s o n of t h e G.P.U. Needless to say t h e n e w r e g i m e did not w a n t t h e w o r k of my f a t h e r .

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seem to like a n s w e r i n g a n y of o u r questions. It was h a r d to t h i n k of m y school like t h a t ; I h a d passed so m a n y h a p p y days t h e r e . T h e school h a d b e e n a c e n t r e of e d u c a t i o n f o r C a t h o l i c girls since t h e t i m e of Q u e e n M a r i a Teresa.

WE LEAVE BUDAPEST I n b e t w e e n , m y m o t h e r saw n o o t h e r solution b u t to follow m y f a t h e r . So on t h e 2 n d J u l y , 1948, at 9 a.m. we left B u d a p e s t f o r a t o w n on t h e b o r d e r . A l a d y was in c h a r g e , a n d f o r a large s u m of m o n e y she was glad to smuggle us over t h e b o r d e r by n i g h t .

It was a cool n i g h t a n d t h e m o o n was well b e h i n d t h e clouds as we w a i t e d in a c r o p of' w h e a t f o r t h e m e n w h o were to l e a d us out of H u n g a r y . It was j u s t b e f o r e t h e h a r v e s t a n d t h e w h e a t was h i g h e n o u g h to h i d e us. A f t e r m i d n i g h t t h e m e n a r r i v e d , and we b e g a n t h e j o u r n e y t h a t led us out of o u r beloved c o u n t r y . A f t e r a f e w h o u r s going t h e l e a d e r a n n o u n c e d t h a t we w e r e in A u s t r i a . W e spent t h e rest of t h e n i g h t in R e c h n i t z in t h e R u s s i a n Zone

of A u s t r i a . Next m o r n i n g m y m o t h e r a n d I w e r e t a k e n to t h e r a i l w a y station. T h e r e we w e r e p u t i n t o t h e luggage-van.

W h e n we r e a c h e d t h e b o r d e r b e t w e e n t h e E n g l i s h Zone a n d t h e R u s s i a n Zone, we were p u t i n t o a case a b o u t 3 y a r d s long, 2 y a r d s wide a n d 3 y a r d s h i g h . A b o v e us t h e r e w e r e m a n y cases; t h e t o p case h a d a goose in it m a k i n g s o m e t i m e s p e c u l i a r noises. T h e R u s s i a n soldier w h o c o n t r o l l e d t h e luggage-van stayed t h e r e f o r 45 m i n u t e s , a n d t h e n , b e i n g satisfied, h e l e f t t h e v a n . A f e w h o u r s l a t e r w e a r r i v e d in F r i e d b e r g , in t h e E n g l i s h Z o n e of A u s t r i a , a n d , t r a v e l l i n g a f e w m i l e s f u r t h e r b y bus t h r o u g h t h e lovely m o u n t a i n s , we r e a c h e d F u r s t e n f e l d w h e r e m y f a t h e r was w a i t i n g f o r us.

Loreto Abbey, ELISABETH OBRINCSAK (16).

Ballarat.

[The above page is Elisabeth's unaided work. She is to be congratulated on her mastery of a new language —after little more t h a n a year. Ed.]

MODERN MARTYRS They died in the nobility of faith, these heroes, Forged and perfected by the King of Kings.

The skies are filled with them, the earth is hewn Into a multitude of little graves.

That bond in the peace of God which does not perish When the strength of man is pressed out on the anvil of wrong.

They Sons They

are His Body, and become His Spirit, of the Father, brothers of our God: reign with Him now in the Heaven of Heavens for ever!

They have accomplished the long act of love.

Others endure . . . . O, be moulded, be made Soldiers Of Charity that openeth up the earlh!

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Rise, then, sweet Smith of God! His armour rivet!

Buckle His breastplate fast lest the love grow cold.

And if through man's ineptitude and folly Destruction break, why, then, faint not, my soul!

With Jesus thou shalt keep the Feast of Sorroiv; The Perfect Love who maketh all things whole.

LYND NATHAN, Sydney.

HEROIC NUNS W e are anxious a b o u t t h e n u n s w h o stayed in R o u m a n i a . T h e r e is an o a t h of fidelity to t h e Rep u b l i c w h i c h t h e y c a n n o t t a k e . O n e S u p e r i o r is a l r e a d y in p r i s o n on t h a t account. Some were d o i n g f o r c e d l a b o u r , digging a c a n a l , b u t I believe t h a t is over. T h e r e seems n o n a t u r a l m e a n s of getting t h e m out. . . . Czechoslovakia is in straits, t o o ; but t h e i r c o n d i t i o n is not so b a d . T w o houses are o p e n , a n d t h e y are a u t h o r i z e d to do w o r k — such as sheltering t h e aged — w h i c h is at least religious, if not n o r m a l l y o u r vocation.

I.B.V.M., Rom?.

26/3/'52.

F R O M I.B.Y.M. I N S O V I E T Z O N E W e were g r e a t l y s u r p r i s e d w h e n just b e f o r e C h r i s t m a s t h e a r r i v a l of two cases f r o m A u s t r a l i a was a n n o u n c e d to us. A m o n g all t h e b e a u t i f u l a n d s p l e n d i d t h i n g s we f o u n d t h e t h r e e copies of All For All. W e h a v e b e g u n to r e a d and t r a n s l a t e it, a n d are very m u c h i n t e r e s t e d in t h e life a n d w o r k of M o t h e r M. Stanislaus M u l h a l l in A u s t r a l i a . W e t h a n k you v e r y m u c h f o r all t h e r i c h C h r i s t m a s p r e s e n t s w h i c h h a v e r e j o i c e d all our Sisters, girls and children.

I.B.V.M. Schiltern, Austria.

January, 1951.

Convent of the IBVM, Budapest, seized by the Communists in 1948, and still in their hands.

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Observation T h e L o r e t t o Sisters, t o w h o m t h e C h u r c h in Ontario is so specially i n d e b t e d , will sing in t h e i r hearts a f t e r t h e t r e m e n d o u s t r i b u t e s t h a t P o p e P i u s X I I p a i d to t h e i r F o u n d r e s s in his address on O c t o b e r 14. to t h e W o r l d Congress of t h e Lay A p o s t o l a t e . I n a review of t h e w o r k of t h e C h u r c h since t h e Council of T r e n t h e selected two figures: M a r y W a r d a n d St. V i n c e n t de P a u l ; a n d h e spoke of M a r y W a r d as " t h a t i n c o m p a r a b l e w o m a n w h o m , in t h e most sombre a n d b l o o d y times, C a t h o l i c E n g l a n d gave to the C h u r c h . " Mary W a r d was o n e of t h e greatest w o m e n w h o ever lived.

She is of t h e s t a t u r e of C a t h e r i n e of Siena a n d T e r e s a of S p a i n .

She was d e p r i v e d of her title of F o u n d r e s s of t h e I n s t i t u t e of t h e Blessed V i r g i n b u t h i s t o r i a n s r e c o r d h e r as t h e originator of all t h e p o s t - R e f o r m a t i o n w o m e n ' s religious c o m m u n i t i e s f r e e f r o m enclosure a n d exempt f r o m c h o i r . P a s t o r , t h e h i s t o r i a n of P a p a c y , has r e c o r d e d h e r s u p e r l a t i v e greatness; a n d we m a y believe t h a t P o p e P i u s X I I h a d P a s t o r ' s verdict in mind w h e n h e e x a l t e d h e r at t h e side of St. V. de Paul.

It is 80 years ago since an a d e q u a t e l i f e of M a r y W a r d was p u b l i s h e d a n d this long two-volume w o r k has long b e e n o u t of p r i n t . F r . B r o d r i c k , S.J., w h o has few e q u a l s a m o n g h i s t o r i a n s of t h e CounterR e f o r m a t i o n p e r i o d , h a s said t h a t t h i s old v o l u m e cries out to b e r e p r i n t e d ; a n d h e a d d e d : "Best of all would b e a revision of M o t h e r C h a m b e r s ( t h e a u t h o r of t h e b o o k ) if only t h e H o l y Office w o u l d m a k e that possible b y t h r o w i n g o p e n its secret archives.

It did so long ago f o r Galileo, t h a t t r u c u l e n t , lovable, big-schoolboy of g e n i u s w h o was M a r y ' s fellowvictim, b u t n o t even P a s t o r w i t h his almost u n i v e r s a l s e a r c h - w a r r a n t was p e r m i t t e d to e x a m i n e the d o c u m e n t s of h e r t r i a l a n d c o n d e m n a t i o n in 16301631."

T h e w o r d s of P o p e P . X I I will surely a w a k e some Catholic p u b l i s h e r to a golden o p p o r t u n i t y t h a t h a s been l a m e n t a b l y n e g l e c t e d . — H . S .

—Canadian Register, Nov. 3, 1951 (Editor: Henry Somerville, M.A., K.C.S.G.).

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PAPAL FELICITATIONS On N o v e m b e r 1st Rev. M o t h e r F r a n c i s B o r g i a c e l e b r a t e d t h e seventieth a n n i v e r s a r y of h e r e n t r a n c e into t h e I n s t i t u t e of t h e Blessed V i r g i n M a r y , a n d t h r o u g h t h e k i n d n e s s of His Grace, t h e Apostolic Delegate, she received a special Apostolic Blessing from the Holy Father.

T h e text of t h e c a b l e d Blessing is as f o l l o w s : "Happy occasion, seventieth anniversary of E n t r a n c e i n t o Religion of R e v e r e n d M o t h e r F r a n c i s Borgia O ' S h a u g h n e s s y . H o l y F a t h e r expresses c o r d i a l felicitations, a n d lovingly i m p a r t s his p a t e r n a l Apostolic Blessing, a p l e d g e of c o p i o u s r e c o m p e n s i n g G r a c e f o r l o n g y e a r s of m e r i t o r i o u s M i s s i o n a r y Apostolate."

Montini.

M o t h e r M. B o r g i a h a s h a d long c o n n e c t i o n w i t h K e n y a , as she first c a m e h e r e in 1903 w i t h M o t h e r C a t h a r i n e C u r t i n , b y t h e i n v i t a t i o n of M o n s e i g n e u r Allgeyer, C.S.Sp., V i c a r Apostolic of Z a n z i b a r . B u t it was n o t f o u n d possible t h e n t o establish t h e L o r e t o Convent at N a i r o b i , so t h e n u n s r e t u r n e d to South A f r i c a . I n 1913 t h e r e was a G e n e r a l C h a p t e r h e l d at t h e M o t h e r H o u s e a n d M o t h e r B o r g i a was called t o it. She was t h e n t r a n s f e r r e d to A u s t r a l i a w h e r e she r e m a i n e d u n t i l 1921.

W h e n t h e r e was a question of o p e n i n g a convent at N a i r o b i , M o t h e r M. B o r g i a was chosen as f o u n d r e s s a n d w i t h M o t h e r M. R a p h a e l G o r d o n as an a b l e assistant a n d f o u r o t h e r Sisters, she c a m e to K e n y a , a r r i v i n g o n St. L u k e ' s d a y , t h e 18th O c t o b e r , 1921.

By 1929 t h e N a i r o b i Convent was in a f l o u r i s h i n g state a n d M o t h e r B o r g i a was given t h e task of o p e n i n g a new1 h o u s e at E l d o r e t in t h e V i c a r i a t e of t h e Mill H i l l F a t h e r s u n d e r B i s h o p B r a n d s m a . T h e N a i r o b i C o n v e n t was l e f t in t h e c a p a b l e h a n d s of M o t h e r M. R a p h a e l w h o p l a n n e d a n d d e v e l o p e d t h e p r e s e n t fine block of b u i l d i n g s a n d w o r k e d u p t h e school still f u r t h e r .

I n 1936 B i s h o p H e f f e r n a n expressed a desire f o r a Convent in M o m b a s a , a n d as M o t h e r Borgia's t e r m of S u p e r i o r s h i p h a d e n d e d in E l d o r e t , she was again e n t r u s t e d w i t h a n e w f o u n d a t i o n . T h i s was not h e r

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F a i t h alive d u r i n g t h e p e r s e c u t i o n of Catholics in E n g l a n d . T h e o r d e r was a p p r o v e d in 1703 b y P o p e C l e m e n t I. T h e r e are n o w houses of t h e o r d e r in all t h e c o n t i n e n t s of t h e w o r l d .

B e f o r e t h e tea, p r i z e s w e r e a w a r d e d to t h e w i n n e r s of t h e M a r y W a r d quiz, and to t h e w i n n e r s of t h e essay contest on " M a r y W a r d a n d t h e M o d e r n World."

At 2.30 tea was served in t h e b l u e p a r l o r .

The girls of g r a d e twelve acted as hostesses to t h e rest of t h e school. Miss L e n o r o Riley p o u r e d .

After the refreshments had been served, e n t e r t a i n m e n t b e g a n in t h e l i b r a r y .

—Niagara Falls Evening News, Jan. 24, 1952 (with interesting photographs).

"THAT INCOMPARABLE WOMAN, MARY WARD"

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E a c h y e a r L o r e t t o s t u d e n t s c e l e b r a t e the b i r t h d a y of Mary W a r d in a special way, since she f o u n d e d the I n s t i t u t e of t h e Blessed V i r g i n whose m e m b e r s teach at L o r e t t o .

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Loreto (I.B.V.M.) Native Mission, Morapai India II you would like a t r i p to a real I n d i a n Mission come w i t h m e , hv t r a i n and boat, to L o r e t o Convent.

M o r a p a i . T h e nearest station is only thirty-six miles f r o m C a l c u t t a , b u t it is s u r p r i s i n g h o w q u i c k l y you leave t h e city b e h i n d a n d d r o p into t h e rice-fields, m i l e on mile of t h e m , with h e r e a n d t h e r e a p e a s a n t in. loin-cloth f o l l o w i n g his tiny p l o u g h , d r a w n by a p a i r of l i l i p u t i a n oxen.

T h e plain is b o u n d e d , a p p a r e n t l y , b y a f r i n g e of clustering trees, tall p a l m s e r r a t e d against t h e sky. Bui these are really clusters of villages, t h e i r m u d huts h i d d e n in v e r d u r e .

At Magra H a t station you descend and are greeted with " J e s u t e P r o n a m " — " h i Jesus, h a i l ! " by a c o u p l e of M o r a p a i m e n w h o lake y o u r luggage and assure you t h e b o a t is waiting.

There il is, across t h e railway-line, at t h e b a n k of the c a n a l w h e r e flows t h e rest of o u r journey. As you step down into t h e little boat you realise you s t e p p e d back f r o m t h e twentieth century into another w o r l d — I lie changeless w o r l d of I n d i a n village life. You sink into a c o u p l e of deck chairs w h i c h seem to fill t h e vessel, tlio a dozen villagers would squat in it q u i t e h a p p i l y ! T h e two men wield t h e i r punts, a n d we are off .

BY CANAL H o w quiet il is: no sound but the liny l a p of w a t e r against t h e boat. Ducks p a d d l e beside you, a k i n g f i s h e r flashes f r o m a b r a n c h , poises, and d r o p s to e m e r g e i n s t a n t l y with a tiny silver fish in his b e a k .

T h e f e w old w o m e n on I he b a n k are n o t so f o r t u n a t e : they h a v e h e l d t h e line all ihe f o r e n o o n to collect a fist-full of m i n n o w s with w h i c h lo flavour t h e i r rice.—'-Failing t h a t , t h e r e isn't m u c h to a d d bill t h e salt t h e y s c r a p e f r o m the m u d of t h e b a n k .

The h i g h b a n k limits your view but you h a v e e n o u g h e n t e r t a i n m e n t f r o m ihe glimpses you get of passersby on t h e r o a d , white-clad men going to m a r k e t s , others, b o t t l e in h a n d , on l h e i r way to ihe convent dispensary, ' f i s h e r m e n w a d i n g in to inspect little wicker fish-traps, m o t h e r s b a t h i n g t h e i r c h i l d r e n : t h e c a n a l serves almost all p u r p o s e s . An h o u r and a half of this p l e a s a n t d r i f t i n g brings you lo Morapai.

You can see a c h u r c h a n d some roofs on e i t h e r side a h e a d of y o u — o n e is t h e p a r i s h c h u r c h and boys school 011 t h e f a r t h e r side, the o t h e r is t h e Convent C h a p e l and Indian Sisters" N o v i t i a t e b u i l d i n g .

Between t h e m St. Michaels" b r i d g e spans t h e c a n a l .

a s h i n i n g steel s t r u c t u r e in contrast to t h e b a m b o o bridge you have passed under-

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(Concluded from page 15) last, however, for she took a s h a r e also in t h e f o u n d i n g of t h e Loreto D a y School, w h i c h was opened in Valley Road, N a i r o b i , d u r i n g t h e w a r in 1942 w h e n t h e M o m b a s a Convent was t e m p o r a r i l y in the h a n d s of t h e Military.

She r e t u r n e d <0 Mombasa in 1943 when the A r m y authorities

1 < Iinquislied the house, and took up a new p e r i o d as S u p e r i o r , which e n d e d in J a n u a r y , 1950.

—Catholic Times of East Africa, Nov. 8, 1951. [Old Loreto girls who r e m e m b e r dear M. M. Borgia as Mistress of Schools in Mary's Mount will be sad at the thought of her passing. She died on Feb. 1. 1952. at Mombasa, Kenya. R.I.P. (Ed.). 1

WELCOME TO MORAPAI You are welcomed

by M o t h e r s , Sisters and c h i l d r e n , w h o t h r o n g t h e g h a t , and you w o n d e r at 1 he q u e u e s of b e d r a g g l e d folk w a i t i n g to t h e r i g h t .

These, you find, are o u t - p a t i e n t s w a i t i n g f o r a t t e n t i o n f r o m ihe " d o c t o r - m o t h e r " a n d the " n u r s e sister". But we shall go first to t h e C h a p e l , w h e r e the Lord of the V i n e y a r d waits to w e l c o m e us to Morapai.

Il is a good-sized, l o f t y C h u r c h , second only to the P a r i s h C h u r c h .

Most of the village c h a p e l s are, like t h e houses, m u d and thatch structures, the altars in some cases b e i n g also of solid mud.

H e r e , we h a v e what looks like a m a r b l e altar, but is in r e a l i t y local w o r k m a n s h i p in brick a i d p l a s t e r . 11 is flanked by stained glass w i n d o w s p i c t u r i n g t h e special p a t r o n s of t h e m i s s i o n : St. F r a n c i s X a v i e r , of course, a n d St. A n n e , p a t r o n e s s of the I n d i a n Sisters, " D a u g h t e r s of St. A n n e . " T h e s e are at prayers! as you e n t e r , clad in t h e i r n a v y sari, this g r a c e f u l dress of t h e Indian w o m e n b e i n g d r a w n over t h e i r h e a d s lo f o r m veil as well as H a b i t . T h e v fit 011 reed-mats s p r e a d on t h e floor, f o r these good Sisters k e e p as f a r as possible to t h e i r n a t i v e ways, go sandal-shod and eat, as t h e custom is, w i t h t h e i r fingers. Novices and professed dress alike, the l a t t e r being distinguished by t h e m e d a l of St. A n n e h a n g i n g by a black c o r d r o u n d t h e i r necks. The t r a i n i n g of these Sisters is the most i m p o r t a n t work of M o r a p a i Mission, f o r they are i n v a l u a b l e as teachers, cateehists, and nurses a m o n g t h e villagers, HOSPITAL, SCHOOL, CRECHE Leaving t h e C h a p e l we notice t h a t t h e Mission b u i l d i n g s f o r m t h r e e sides of a q u a d r a n g l e . At t h e f r o n t is the Convent, a s q u a r e two-storeyed b u n g a l o w s h a r e d by L o r e t o Mothers and D a u g h t e r s of St. A n n e .

At right angles to ibis lie 011 one side t h e C h a p e l a n d t h e loom room faced 011 the t h i r d side bv h o s p i t a l , school, c r e c h e , and widows h o m e .

The school is Middle G r a d e , t h a t is, it goes u p to G r a d e VI. A f t e r t h a t , most of t h e girls will t a k e a finishing course in c o o k i n g and n e e d l e w o r k in p r e p a r a t i o n f o r m a r r i a g e ; girls m a r r y at fifteen or sixteen in this c o u n t r y . A f e w will go 011 to H i g h School and T e a c h e r s t r a i n i n g in Calcutta, if a n y o n e

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T O P R O W (L. to R.) : (1) I n s t r u c t ing a H i n d u ; (2) N u n s from L o r e t o House, Calcutta, out for the d a y ; (3) Mending a battered little face.

S E C O N D R O W : (1) L o o m s — I n s p e c tor's visit; (2) Mother Provincial is e n t e r t a i n e d ; (3) An orphan finds happiness.

Children begin life anew.

On the way to the Mission.

B O T T O M R O W : (1) D a u g h t e r s of St. Anne in chapel; (2) Medical aid to a H i n d u b a b y ; (3) My first sari.

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E T O a loorn-room, or to m i n d t h e b a b i e s ? T h e r e ' s p l e n t y of w o r k f o r willing h a n d s a n d loving hearts. W o r k , too, f o r p r a y i n g souls f o r t h i s l i t t l e C h r i s t i a n Mission is b u t an oasis in t h e desert of p a g a n i s m . C o m e 011, y o u n g A u s t r a l i a . I n d i a is e x t r e m e l y p l e a s e d to h a v e A u s t r a l i a n J e s u i t s o n h e r Mission fields. B u t w h a t a r e A u s t r a l i a n girls d o i n g ?

Loreto (I.B.V.M.), Calcutta, —M. March, 1952.

can be f o u n d to p a y f o r t h e m , f o r these are d a u g h t e r s of p o o r peasants, yet w i t h o u t schooling h o w can t e a c h e r s a n d , above all, Sisters b e r e c r u i t e d ?

The school c h i l d r e n are a h a p p y g r o u p f r o m t h e t o d d l e r s w h o sit on m a t s c h a n t i n g t h e i r c a t e c h i s m t o t h e Seniors in t h e i r g r a c e f u l saries a n d C h i l d of M a r y m e d a l s . T h e big school h a l l will serve as d o r m i t o r y by n i g h t ; t h e b e d d i n g s at p r e s e n t a r e rolled a w a y in t h e " g r e e n r o o m " . L a u n d r y a n d b a t h i n g are all d o n e in t h e big s w i m m i n g p o o l b e y o n d , a n d t h e d r i n k i n g w a t e r s u p p l y is a n o t h e r l a r g e " t a n k " — w h a t you in A u s t r a l i a w o u l d call a d a m .

Leaving t h e school we visit t h e n u r s e r y .

Here, b a b i e s a r e c o n s t a n t l y received, m o t h e r l e s s tots, a b a n d o n e d babies, m i t e s whose f a m i n e - s t r i c k e n p a r e n t s c a n n o t f e e d t h e m or w h o s e m o t h e r s m u s t go a n d w o r k . T h e r e a r e a r o l l i c k i n g g r o u p of t o d d l e r s to w h o m every n u n is " M a " . T h e y a d o p t visitors i m m e d i a t e l y a n d f o r m y o u r b o d y - g u a r d f o r t h e rest of t h e t o u r .

T h e n e x t walled b u i l d i n g , m u d , of course, is t h e W i d o w s ' H o m e . " W i d o w " covers e v e r y t h i n g f r o m t h e e l d e r l y g e n u i n e article to r u n away child-wives or girls n e e d i n g p r o t e c t i o n . I n a l a n d w h e r e a w o m a n is v a l u e d at h e r c a p a c i t y to cook, t h e r e are m a n y , e s p e c i a l l y t h e d i s a b l e d , to w h o m t h e " M o t h e r s ' H o u s e " is a h a v e n of r e f u g e .

A b l e - b o d i e d w i d o w s are engaged as c o o k s — l i f t i n g t h e h u g e p o t s of rice, w h i c h is t h e d a i l y b r e a d of all, c a r r y i n g p i t c h e r s of w a t e r on h e a d or h i p .

Older w o m e n h e l p by w e e d i n g p a t h s , b a t h i n g babies, or p e e l i n g vegetables. Some w o r k in t h e loom r o o m .

CHRISTMAS AT MORAPAI Now, w h i l e I a m h e l p i n g out at M o r a p a i , I w o u l d like to tell you h o w we s p e n t C h r i s t m a s . I a r r i v e d on C h r i s t m a s Eve in a dug-out ( c o u n t r y - b o a t ) w h i c h took a b o u t hours from Magra Hat, the railway station b e t w e e n C a l c u t t a a n d M o r a p a i . As I s t e p p e d out of t h e b o a t , of course I was g a r l a n d e d — w e all receive t h a t h o n o u r a^ we arrive. There! are f i f t e e n d a u g h t e r s of St. A n n e * h e r e a n d at 11 p . m . t h e y w e n t f r o m h o u s e to h o u s e in o u r c o m p o u n d singing t h e Adeste—a gracious w a y of c a l l i n g p e o p l e to c o m e to c h u r c h . W e h a d a b o u t five m i n u t e s ' w a l k to t h e p u b l i c c h u r c h w h e r e h u n d r e d s of C h r i s t i a n s h a d a l r e a d y g a t h e r e d a n d w e r e l i f t i n g t h e i r voices in song in p r e p a r a t i o n f o r t h e Mass w h i c h b e g a n p u n c t u a l l y at M i d n i g h t .

D u r i n g Mass t h e N a t i v e B a n d s f r o m M o r a p a i a n d s u r r o u n d i n g villages v i e d w i t h e a c h o t h e r in producing the most sound—in their simplicity they t h i n k t h a t t h e m o s t f o r c i b l e p l a y i n g gives m o s t glory to God. C h r i s t m a s h y m n s w e r e s u n g w i t h such energy, t h a t I j u s t h a d t o offer t h e w h o l e p e r f o r m a n c e t o God in t h e p r a y e r of praise. I was t o o r a w l y a n e w c o m e r t o h e a r Mass w i t h any serenity . . .

A n d t h e r e w e r e t h r e e Masses in succession, with s e r m o n s in Bengali.

At 3.15 a.m. we r e t u r n e d to o u r c o n v e n t to go to bed.

T o b e d , b u t n o t to sleep, f o r t h e village b a n d s struck, u p f r o m all sides a n d k e p t it u p till m o r n i n g .

W e t h e n h a d six m o r e Masses b e g i n n i n g at 6 a.m. a n d e n d i n g at 11. ( N e e d I say t h a t t h e b a n d s h e l d on d u r i n g all M a s s e s ? ) B u t m y h e a r t s o f t e n e d t o w a r d s t h e m w h e n I saw t h e h u n d r e d s receiving H o l y C o m m u n i o n . H o w o u r L o r d m u s t have l o o k e d in g r a t e f u l love on this rugged b u t f a i t h f u l c o n g r e g a t i o n in t h e S u n d e r b u n d s of I n d i a .

At 3.30 p . m . t h e r e was s o l e m n B e n e d i c t i o n . ( T h e b a n d s p l a y e d ! ) F i n a l l y t h e r e was a procession r o u n d t h e priests' c o m p o u n d , as a s t a t u e of t h e Christ C h i l d was c a r r i e d in state. A t t h e e n d , t h e s e h o l y w o r s h i p p e r s kissed t h e f e e t of t h e h o n o u r e d s t a t u e .

It is a p a g a n c u s t o m in I n d i a to c a r r y s t a t u e s of t h e n u m e r o u s gods a n d goddesses in procession, a n d to kiss t h e i r f e e t . So t h e priests are d o i n g all t h e y can to c h r i s t i a n i z e t h e custom. At 6 p.m. all w e r e i n v i t e d to a bioscope entertainment in the priests' c o m p o u n d f r o m w h i c h w e r e t u r n e d at 7.30 p.m. W e t h e n h a d d i n n e r , a n d n i g h t p r a y e r s , a n d stole q u i e t l y a n d g r a t e f u l l y off to b e d .

M.M., Loreto, I.B.V.M., Simla. * The Loreto Indian Native Sisters.

WEAVING: A COTTAGE INDUSTRY St. J o s e p h ' s I n d u s t r i a l School deserves an article to i t s e l f — p r o v i d e s a cottage i n d u s t r y e m i n e n t l y u s e f u l .

T w e n t y h a n d looms a r e c l a n g i n g a w a y in t h e great airy factory—weaving towels, table-linen and c o u n t e r p a n e s as well as saries f o r Sisters a n d children.

T h e women come f r o m neighbouring villages a n d a r e p a i d b y piece-work, t h u s p r o v i d i n g a welcome addition to t h e slender family income.

W e h a v e still to visit t h e D i s p e n s a r y w h e r e t h e r e m a y b e a h u n d r e d o u t - p a t i e n t s a d a y receiving c a r e and. m e d i c i n e . B u t t h e r e a r e m a n y m o r e lying in t h e i r h u t s w a i t i n g t h e visits of M o t h e r a n d Sisters in t h e evening. N o w t h a t a f e w of t h e D a u g h t e r s are t r a i n e d nurses, t h e y h a v e t h e i r h a n d s f u l l w i t h sickvisiting, especially t h e c a r e of m o t h e r s a n d babies.

M o t h e r s a n d Sisters, you see, h a v e a v a r i e d apostolate. A p a r t f r o m t e a c h i n g a n d n u r s i n g , t h e y aro c o n s t a n t l y at w o r k catechising.

N o w it is a " w e d d i n g c a t e c h u m e n a t e " — a n d enclosed r e t r e a t or r e f r e s h e r course b e f o r e t h e m a r r i a g e season—first C o m m u n i o n classes f o r c h i l d r e n w h o h a v e n o o t h e r schooling, convert i n s t r u c t i o n , c o n f i r m a t i o n classes, village visiting o n m a n y an e r r a n d w h e r e Sisters can. do m o r e t h a n p r i e s t s ! A n d as f o r t h e M o t h e r s w h o direct all t h i s — w e l l , I can o n l y say t h e r e a r e a f e w s p a r e m o m e n t s a n d n e v e r a d u l l m o m e n t in t h e life of a m i s s i o n a r y n u n .

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THE ELITE OF MARY'S MOUNT MATRICULATION CLASS Jennifer Collins: H e a d of t h e School, Sports Capt a i n , C a p t a i n of W a r d , w i n n e r of B a l l a r a t schoolgirls' tennis c h a m p i o n s h i p — i s liked by t h e w h o l e school. W h a t a p i t y o u r J e n . forgets t h i n g s ! " W h e r ever is t h a t sports' press k e y ? " Janette Pritchard: 1st Councillor, 2 n d y e a r Matric. at fifteen, a n d so " b r a i n " of class. S h e was second in 1951 J u n i o r I n f o r m a t i o n F i n a l . Is l o o k i n g forw a r d to h e r c a r e e r at University.

Nanette Crameri: 2nd Councillor, C a p t a i n of Mulhall, h a s l e a r n t f r o m e x p e r i e n c e to look b e h i n d t h e door w h e n e n t e r i n g a r o o m !

Zita O'Donohue: 3rd Councillor. T h e O ' D o n o h u e n a m e is of long s t a n d i n g at Mary's M o u n t . Is great c o m p a n y , especially on S u n d a y s at l e t t e r w r i t i n g .

Janice Besemeres: O u r d a y scholar C o u n c i l l o r ; is l e a d e r of o u r f a m o u s o r c h e s t r a a n d r e p r e s e n t a t i v e in t h e B a l l a r a t S y m p h o n y O r c h e s t r a . A f t e r m a n y years of b o a r d i n g , she has f o u n d h o m e best. M a y b e t h e gay life is t h e a t t r a c t i o n .

Mary Carlile: N e w c o m e r to M a r y ' s M o u n t . Neatness a n d sweetness c o m e n a t u r a l l y to M a r y . H o w we wish it were c a t c h i n g !

Rosemary Curran: A n o t h e r n e w c o m e r to Matric. class. T a l l , q u i e t a n d reserved, she hails f r o m Horsham.

T h e halo, o b t a i n e d d u r i n g r e c e n t Ret r e a t , is slowly d i m i n i s h i n g in size.

Margaret Fowler: Is very h a r d to convince. Perh a p s it is an asset in disguise, f o r she i n t e n d s to do Law n e x t y e a r . H e r d e l i g h t f u l voice h a s b e e n h e a r d t o a c c o m p a n y t h e celestial c h o i r e a c h n i g h t at ten to nine.

Lynette Joshua: Day-scholar a n d d a u g h t e r of our M e m b e r of P a r l i a m e n t .

K e e p s us u p to d a t e in latest p o l i t i c a l affairs. . I n t e n d s t o b e g i n M e d i c i n e n e x t year. Some say she h a s t h e r e p u t a t i o n f o r c o m i n g late!

Anne McPhee: A tall and f a i r n e w c o m e r a n d ano t h e r y o u t h f u l second y e a r Matric. s t u d e n t , a sport e n t h u s i a s t a n d an a r d e n t s u p p o r t e r of Collingwood d u r i n g t h e f o o t b a l l season.

E T O Geraldine O'Council: O n e of t h e f a m o u s Science s t u d e n t s , and o u r f u t u r e b o t a n i s t . Lives in b e a u t i f u l W e s t e r n District.

LEAVING CLASS. Maureen Bolger: A weekly b o a r d e r . She has a p r o m i s i n g voice, a n d took t h e p a r t of O r p h a in o u r r e c e n t p r o d u c t i o n of " R u t h . " Colette Christie: H a s t r a v e l l e d t h e w o r l d , and h o p e s to r e p e a t t h e t r i p . Is o u r n i g h t l y m i l k m a i d , a n d is p r o m i n e n t in t h e h o r s e r i d i n g class.

Anne English: A great s p o r t e n t h u s i a s t , as well as very studious.

Is a sister to two f o r m e r p u p i l s , Terry and Mary.

Georgia Fitzgerald: O n e of t h e f a m o u s f o u r in St. J o s e p h ' s D o r m i t o r y . H e r first y e a r at Mary's M o u n t , a f t e r h a v i n g s p e n t a n u m b e r of years at L o r e t o , P o r t land.

Verna Hayes: A n o t h e r girl f r o m Loreto, P o r t l a n d , s h e h a s q u i c k l y won a p l a c e in t h e h e a r t s of all h e r c o m p a n i o n s . S h e h a s a n a t u r a l ease of m a n n e r a n d an ever-ready wit.

Helen McGoldrick: G r e a t f a n of Sir L a u r e n c e Olivier. H a s m u s i c a l t a l e n t , a n d was r e c e n t l y a m a i n c h a r a c t e r in " R u t h , " o u r sacred c a n t a t a .

Pauline Neeson: C a p t a i n of B a r r y f o r second year.

She is one of o u r best singers, h e r s o p r a n o voice o f t e n b e i n g h e a r d a r o u n d t h e school. E a s t e r t i m e is a t i m e f o r great r e j o i c i n g , b u t r e m e m b e r , w h e n as f a r as t h e gate, always e n t e r !

Therese and Fatima Ngan: Worthy representatives of t h e M a r y k n o l l Sisters, H o n g K o n g .

Both exemplary students, and have mastered the English l a n g u a g e well.

Helen O ' B r y a n : New to L o r e t o , she comes f r o m T e r a n g . A h a p p y a n d g o o d - n a t u r e d m e m b e r of t h e L e a v i n g Class. , Pat Rinaldi: A n e n t h u s i a s t i c l e a d e r of t h e Y.C.S. Lights out e l s e w h e r e , b u t w h a t h a s h a p p e n e d to St. J o s e p h ' s . P e r h a p s P a t can s u p p l y t h e i n f o r m a t i o n !

Margaret Wilson : Gentle-voiced, she is almost like silence itself a m i d s t t h e t r u m p e t tongues a r o u n d her.

GERALDINE O'CONNELL, NANETTE CRAMERI, Mary's Mount.

LORETO ABBEY, MARY'S MOUNT SCHOOL GROUP

(see pictures on P a g e 19) (Top)

FRONT

R O W : Helen H a g e r , J a n e t Powell, A n n e t t e Gibson, Marion Dunn, Mary O'Connor, L a n a Jenkins, Elizabeth Ryan, Annette Falkner, Jacqueline Gibson, Eileen Besmeres, L o r n a Holmes, Cabrielle McGinnis, Marilyn Jenkins, Christine Wallace, F a y Falkner, Louise Podger, Patricia H a y d e n , Mary N u n n , Susanne B'atson, Gillian Coghlan, Patricia Summons.

S E C O N D R O W : Mardie Holton, Geraldine M c G r a t h , Louise H a m i l t o n , Colette Christie, Jennifer Smith. Maureen Hicks, Kathleen Barfield, Geraldine O'Connell, Zita O ' D o n o h u e (c), N a n e t t e Crameri (c), Jennifer Collins ( H e a d ) , J a n e t t e P r i t c h a r d (c), Janice Besemeres ( c ) , Pauline Neeson, Anne McPhee, Moya Breen, Annette Bongiorno, Rosemary Curran, J u d i t h McBride, Adrienne Gudgeon, E ' a i n e Matheson.

T H I R D R O W : Maureen Bolger, V e r n a Hayes, Brenda Murray, A n n e English. F a t i m a Ngan, M a r y Dillon, A n n Grieg, Patricia Rinaldi, L y n e t t e Joshua, Janice Buckingham, Carina O ' D o n o h u e , M a r g a r e t Wilson, M a r g a r e t Rinaldi, W e n d y Stothers, Marie O ' D o n o h u e , Therese Ngan, Helen O ' B r y a n , J a n e t Hayden, M a r g a r e t Fowler, Helen McGoldrick.

F O U R T H R O W : Carmel Rice, P a m Byrne, Finola Joyce, Denise F l a h e r t y , P a m Broad, A n n e t t e Doney, M a r g a r e t Holmes, M a u r a Sheales, Maureen McTiernan, Clare Dow, Levina Hicks, Mary Carlise, Helen Baker, J u d y Besemeres, Gay Joshua, M a r g o t Hayden, Cletus M c M a h o n , Elenor Dubescz, I r e n e Rinaldi, J o a n Falkner, M a r g a r e t O ' L o g h l e n .

FTFTH R O W : Georgia FitzGerald, M a r y Bourke, M a r g a r e t Sullivan, Janice Barker, Anne V a u g h n . M a r g o t Podger.

Clare H a g e r , J o a n Condon, Carole Conlan, Gay Rice, Patricia Jess, Aileen Bolger, Beverly Doering, Elizabeth Obrinscak, Helen O'Brien, Shirley Parker, J a n e t Halloran, Diane George, J u d y H a r r i s .

S I X T H R O W : S u s a n n e Resell, Sandra Hayes, Helen Powell, Julienne Tweddle. Carolyn McSweeney. Carmel T w o m e y , M a r g a r e t Besemeres, L y n e t t e Doblie, Gwyneth Slee .Sandra McKenzie. Elizabeth F r a z e r , A n n e t t e McSweeney, J a n e t O ' L o g h l e n , J a n e t Bolleman, W e n d y Pritchard.

SCHOOL Janette

COUNCILLORS

P r i t c h a r d , Janice Besemeres, Jennifer Collins

(Centre)

( H e a d of the School), Zita O ' D o n o h u e , N a n e t t e

Crameri.

K I N D E R G A R T E N GROUP ( B o t t o m ) STANDING: Barry Faulkner, Douglas M c A r t h u r , Patrick Breen.

S I T T I N G : Sammy H u t c h i n s o n , M a r g o t Smith, Kerry Tackman, Diane IN FRONT: Betty H a y d e n .

Deague, Therese ( o r b t t , Sally Toshua, P e t e r

Byrne.

"RUTH"

LORETO

ABBEY,

MARYS

(Top R i g h t ) : NAOMI, RUTH, O R P A H — S C E N E I. ( C e n t r e ) : CHORUS OF E L D E R S — S C E N E

I.

MOUNT,

BALLARAT,

VIC.

(Top L e f t ) : F I N A L E N S E M B L E — W E D D I N G (Bottom):

CHORUS.

CHORUS OF R E A P E R S . GLEANERS, AND R U T H — S C E N E III.

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L O R

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MAKING A RECORD

BELLS

T h e r e was a buzz of e x c i t e m e n t t h r o u g h o u t the school as 12th D e c e m b e r d r e w n e a r , f o r this was the <lay set f o r o u r Singing E x a m i n a t i o n . W e practised at every a v a i l a b l e time, f o r we all w a n t e d to procure distinctive h o n o u r s , as we k n e w o u r t e a c h e r would be leaving us at t h e e n d of t h e year. I t h i n k it was this fact t h a t s p u r r e d us on, f o r this was really t h e o n l y way we c o u l d say " t h a n k y o u " to her, f o r h e r m a n y years of devoted service to us.

T h e long-awaited d a y a r r i v e d at last, a n d we f a c e d our e x a m i n e r w i t h h e a d s h e l d h i g h , b u t w i t h shaking knees. W e soon f o u n d w h e n we b e g a n t h a t h e was a k i n d l y , h e l p f u l g e n t l e m a n , f o r w h o m it was a p l e a s u r e to sing. W e liked h i m still m o r e , w h e n we l e a r n e d we h a d passed w i t h h o n o u r s .

While still e n j o y i n g o u r success, we f o u n d t h a t our worries w e r e n o t q u i t e over, f o r we were going to m a k e a g r a m o p h o n e r e c o r d . T h i s was n o t so f r i g h t e n i n g , h o w e v e r , f o r it was s o m e t h i n g u n u s u a l to look f o r w a r d to. T h e g e n t l e m a n a r r i v e d a n d set up his a p p a r a t u s , w h i l e we took u p o u r positions.

He p l a c e d a m i c r o p h o n e in f r o n t of us, a n d b e f o r e each song I h a d to leave m y p l a c e in stockinged f e e t to avoid any noise, so as t o a n n o u n c e t h e n a m e of the item i n t o t h e m i c r o p h o n e .

T h e r e c o r d e r took a few tests to get t h e microphone into t h e correct p o s i t i o n ; a n d t h e n t h e r e a l p e r f o r m a n c e . . . W h e n we h a d finished h e p l a y e d it back) f o r us. It was w o n d e r f u l to h e a r o u r voices over t h e m i c r o p h o n e , and h e a r ourselves as o t h e r s hear us. B u t b e t t e r t h a n this, was t h e f a c t t h a t t h e record w o u l d last u n t i l t h e e n d of o u r lives as a r e m i n d e r of o u r school days.

SHIRLEY JENKINS (16), Dawson Street.

Bells are a gift of t h e ages. T h e y are p e r h a p s one of t h e oldest i n v e n t i o n s t h a t h a v e r e m a i n e d in t h e w o r l d , and are c o n n e c t e d with m a n y historic places.

Bells are still r u n g at m o s t c h u r c h e s , w h i l e at some t h e r e a r e even bell-ringers, w h o p r a c t i s e t o g e t h e r , a n d can p l a y h y m n s a n d t u n e s on t h e m .

At m a n y schools bells are used to p u n c t u a t e t h e day. T h e y r e g u l a t e t h e lives of most s t u d e n t s . T h i s custom m a y h a v e c o m e f r o m t h e times w h e n villages grew u p a r o u n d monasteries. T h e s e villages were r u l e d b y bells. T h e f a r m e r s k n e w t h e t i m e of d a y b y t h e b e l l t h a t was ringing. W^ben t h e y h e a r d t h e Angelus bell t h e y k n e w it was twelve o'clock.

Bells are associated w i t h some of t h e strangest incidents w h i c h ever h a p p e n . W e h a v e one e x a m p l e in o u r p r e s e n t day. A l o n e l y m o n a s t e r y stands on a hill in C a p i s t r a n i , in I t a l y . A mission h a s s p r u n g u p a r o u n d t h e m o n a s t e r y . O n e severely cold w i n t e r t h o u s a n d s of swallows t o o k r e f u g e in t h e m o n a s t e r y .

T h e y stayed t h e r e f o r a short t i m e , a n d t h e n emb a r k e d f o r a w a r m c l i m a t e . T h e n e x t year, on t h e very s a m e day, a n d at t h e same h o u r , one of t h e m o n k s was r i n g i n g t h e mission bells. T h e r e was a great d r o n e l i k e t h e noise of a h u g e a e r o p l a n e . T h e sky was d a r k e n e d , f o r t h e swallows h a d r e t u r n e d to C a p i s t r a n i . E a c h year, as t h e bells are r i n g i n g t h e swallows r e t u r n once m o r e .

Bells are r u n g , too, f o r i m p o r t a n t occasions, w h i c h are u s u a l l y of a j o y o u s n a t u r e , such as w e d d i n g s .

T h e y served our ancestors, a n d n o w t h e y are serving us just as well.

ALICE PODBURY (15), Dawson Street.

LORETO CONVENT, D A W S O N STREET, PREFECTS (Top) L.

to

R.:

A.

P o d b u r y , J.

McArdle,

S. J e n k i n s

(Head),

VIC. C.

Calvin.

A & B T E N N I S TEAMS (Middle Right) B A C K R O W : B. Lamb, M. Guy, T. McArdle.

SECOND ROW: T. Madden, M. Murray, C. F R O N T : A. Opie.

Calnin,

S.

Jenkins.

SENIOR SCHOOL (Middle L e f t ) BACK R O W : B. E m e r y , P. Brown. A. Nuccio, M. Callaghan, P. Q u i n l a n , J. Hayes, B. Klein.

THIRD ROW: P. T u p p e n , M. Nolan. Y. Ashkar, A. Opie, J. D u g g a n , T. Bedford, S. Muller, E. Davies, M. Fitzpatrick. E. Doblie.

S E C O N D R O W : 7. Nicholson, A. Sutherland, J. R o b o t h a m , J. Keogh, S. Jenkins, T. McArdle, M. Pierce, S. Skinner, M. Pierce, E. Taffe, B. L a m b .

F R O N T R O W : N. Murray, M. Tuppen, J. Madden, G. Smith, H . N o l a n , M. Guy, M. O ' H a l l o r a n , S. Ridsdale, A. Guy, C. Calnin, M. McArdle, D. Rosser.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ( B o t t o m Right) BACK

R O W : J. Costa, P. Bergin, J. Torpey, J . Whatley, P. Bongiorno, S. O'Neill, L. P a r r o t , D. Gemmola, R. Morrison, F. Kennedy, W. Woodford; D. H e w i t t , A. Re. T H I R D R O W : M. Scott, K. Coghlan, I - Palomba, F. Webster, A. Re, D. Mezaks, M. Morrison, M. Cooke, B. Cham, P. W e b s t e r , J. Cole, 1. LTpmalis.

S E C O N D R O W : P. Callaghan, M. Mezaks. H . Salter, F. Callaghan, M. Comrie, M. Bergin. J. Findlay. C. Jones, M. Cooke, 1.. Gemmola, J. Kerrins, F. M c L e o d , B. Adamson.

F R O N T R O W : R. Pittard, C. P r o u t , F. Pye, M. Cummins, M. Barry, J. McArdle, A. -Davison, N. Donnelly, M. Stapleton. M. Cummins, K. Power, C. Parrot, F. Dynon, C. Callaghan.

GRADE I A N D P R E P A R A T O R Y BACK

(Bottom Left)

R O W ( I , to R . ) : Gerard Torpy. Robert Re. Michael Bongiorno, Michael Martin, E r i c Lavery, Garry Reynolds, Francis W o o d f o r d , F e r n Gallagher,) Keiran Davison.

T H I R D R O W : Damien O'Neill, Gerard Healy, David Scott, J o h n Pitzen, J o a n Bryant, J a n e t Morrison, M a r y T a r a n t o , Paul Casey, Ramon Daricy, Stephen Curtain.

S E C O N D R O W : Gabriel Brooks, R o b y n Birch, F r a n c e s Cook, Selma Upmalis, Ann Tobin, H e a t h e r Bryans, J a n i n e Braybrook, Marie Nicholls, Eileen Cooke, Maria Bongiorno. Marie Ouinlan.

F R O N T R O W : Peter Wilson, Allan Reynolds, P e t e r Ratcliffe, J e n n i f e r Diamond, M a r y P i t t a r d , Denise Doblie, Bill Cummins, T e r r y Williams, T e r r y O'Donnell.

A B S E N T : Diane Taylor. D i a n e Skinner, B c r n a d e t t e Rice, David Hollins, Anthony Green, Darryl O ' C o n n o r , Susan Rcyolds, J o h n Taylor, J o h n Powell, Leslie B c c k e r a t h .

LORETO C O N V E N T , PORTLAND, V I C .

SENIOR SCHOOL CLAIRE CAIN MARCIA FORREST MARGARET HEFFERNAN CARMEL VIVIAN MARY M c K E N Z I E MARGARET HEFFERNAN MARGARET MANNES ANNE BOSTOCK ANN CORMACK E L I Z A B E T H A R M S T R O N (] E L L E N BLACK NOLA WARD BEVERLEY DOYLE CAROLE CLARK MARGARET LAMB MARIE TUOMY TOSEPHINE CARROLL PATRICIA ELLIOTT NORENE ELLIOTT JEANETTE SUTHERLAND MARGARET GURRY E I L E E N GURRY KATHLEEN BOYER MARGARET HUDSON W E N D Y KERR MARIE ELLIOTT MARGARET GASH SHIRLEY KENNA MAUREEN WALSH JOAN GURRY J U D I T H M A T H E W -S ANNE PATTERSON MAREA T H U R L I N G J U D I T H SKEY L O R R A I N E PEACOCK

JUNIOR SCHOOL EILEEN OLVER LESLIE HENNESSEY CORAL BOURKE K A T H L E E N CORDY FRANCES GASH MARIA L I G H T F O O T DALLAS P R E E C E MARY O ' H A L L O R A N TONI BENNETT BEVERLEY KENNA JUDITH GURRY VERONICA COOMBES VERONICA ELLIOTT

BRENDA OUINLIVAN CAROL STOKES A N N MAI T N G E L I Z A B E T H McCABE

LEONIE MIZE SHIRLEY GALVIN KERRY ELLIOTT BEVERLEY CAMPBELL

DIANNE STUTCHBERRY WENDY BAKER TAN O B O R N SHERYL KNIGHT

LORETO C O N V E N T ,

NORMANHURST,

N.S.W.

PREFECTS ( C e n t r e ) STANDING: N. O'Neill, V. W a r d S I T T I N G : D. Browne, T. M a t h a .

(Head),

C.

Burgin.

LORETO CONVENT,

NORMANHURST,

N.S.W.

LOR

E T O

THE BLAKE PRIZE — SECOND THOUGHTS

b l u r r e d a n d s o f t e n e d , as it were, by t h e mist. T h e figures a r e expressive a n d very m u c h alive, especially t h a t of St. P e t e r ( I ' m s u r e it is h e ) , s q u a t t i n g at t h e l e f t of t h e p i c t u r e , a l i t t l e a p a r t f r o m t h e o t h e r s , a n d g a p i n g his a s t o n i s h m e n t at t h e fish in his h a n d s .

T h e a t m o s p h e r e of one p i c t u r e of t h e " F l i g h t I n t o E g y p t " in t h e j e e p is very m u c h i n t h e s p i r i t of o u r own times, a n d c a n b e c o m p a r e d w i t h t h e flight of p e o p l e to-day f r o m R u s s i a n - c o n t r o l l e d l a n d s . It is a p a t h e t i c a n d s t r a n g e l y t o u c h i n g pict u r e , b r i n g i n g h o m e to us t h e sorrow a n d d i s r u p tion caused to t h e H o l y F a m i l y b y t h e flight.

After hearing this and m o r e f r o m the enthusiastic " c o n v e r t " i n t h e A r t Class, you can i m a g i n e t h e c u r i o s i t y a r o u s e d in t h e rest of t h e F i r s t Division at school, w h o n o w w a n t e d to view t h e p i c t u r e s f o r themselves.

When they heard that F a t h e i ' Scott, S.J., was b r i n g i n g several of t h e p a i n t ings t o N o r m a n h u r s t t h e r e was m u c h e x c i t e m e n t .

W h e n t h e girls w e n t i n t o o u r h a l l to view t h e pict u r e s p r i v a t e l y t h e r e w a s a s h o r t critical silence, t h e n an o u t b u r s t of r e m a r k s — f a r f r o m c o m p l i m e n t a r y . I n an h o u r or so F a t h e r Scott a r r i v e d to give us a t a l k on t h e p i c t u r e s . W h a t w i t h steady gazing at t h e p i c t u r e s a n d l i s t e n i n g t o F a t h e r ' s i n t e r e s t i n g talk on t h e s p i r i t b e h i n d t h e m , m o s t of t h e girls agreed t h a t t h e r e is a good deal in m o d e r n a r t .

I t is a great p i t y t h a t we h a v e b e c o m e so s t e e p e d in the art of t h e past t h a t we overlook the greatness a n d b e a u t y revealed in t h e canvases of m o d e r n artists. | H e r e followed such an attack on those w h o do n o t like m o d e r n art, t h a t t h e E d i t o r used t h e b l u e pencil, f e a r i n g to h a v e J u d i t h b a c k again n e x t y e a r to tell us h o w t o l e r a n t she h a s g r o w n . — E d . ]

Last y e a r o u r A r t Class w e n t i n t o t h e city to view the p i c t u r e s in t h e B l a k e P r i z e E x h i b i t i o n ; t h i s year we saw it again. As some r e a d e r s of L O R E T O may r e m e m b e r , one of o u r class gave h e r o p i n i o n after t h e 1951 E x h i b i t i o n . She now b l u s h e s a b o u t that p o m p o u s article, a n d is glad of this o p p o r tunity to express h e r m o r e m a t u r e t h o u g h t s .

Last year she was so i n d i g n a n t w i t h A r t h u r Boyd's pictures t h a t she b e c a m e q u i t e libellous a b o u t his character.

She allowed t h e w i n n i n g t r y p t i c l i to pass h e r censorious eye.

B u t n o w , h o w glad we are to t h i n k t h a t t h i s p i c t u r e b y Mr. J u s t i n O ' B r i e n is now in t h e M e l b o u r n e A r t G a l l e r y !

To return to one last e x p l a n a t i o n of m y last year's r e a c t i o n to m o d e r n a r t : I c a n o n l y say t h a t in one y e a r m y attitude to m o d e r n a r t h a s u n d e r g o n e a r a p i d change—and, I think, p e r m a n e n t change.

Retreating from a personal note: W h e n our heroine r e t u r n e d a f t e r seeing t h e E x h i b i t i o n t h i s year, she was so f u l l of p r a i s e f o r t h e p i c t u r e s she had seen, t h a t t h e rest of t h e class w e r e t h o r o u g h l y tired of h e a r i n g h e r e x p o u n d t h e finer p o i n t s of this or t h a t p a i n t i n g . F r a n k H i n d e r ' s " F l i g h t I n t o E g y p t " was m e m o r a b l e , p a r t l y because of its perfect colour h a r m o n y , b u t chiefly because of its spiritual a t m o s p h e r e and effective p o r t r a y a l of t h e "Holy F a m i l y " by line and colour. T h i s p a i n t i n g appeals to o u r senses and e m o t i o n s , giving us a vivid a n d lasting i m p r e s s i o n of the sanctity a n d love of Jesus, M a r y a n d J o s e p h .

Another very appealing painting was the " D r a u g h t of F i s h e s . " It was not exactly a religious work of art, b u t it h a d a m o v i n g s p i r i t u a l q u a l i t y .

T h e s o m b r e green a n d blues suggest t h e cold mystery of t h e seas at n i g h t . T h i s effect was increased by t h e i n d i s t i n c t b u l k of t h e b o a t , its h a r d lines

J U D I T H MCMILLAN,

Leaving Class, Normanhurst.

LORETO CONVENT, NORMANHURST (see p i c t u r e s on P a g e s 25 and 26) ORCHESTRA ( T o p ) S T A N D I N G : F. H a y e k , B. Scullard, J. Eccleston, D. D a r b y , A. Colless A. Ouoyle, D. Morton, E . Clifford, K. Shepherd. M. Boyd, S. Azar.

S I T T I N G : M. Michael, A. Rouse, D. Browne, P. H e a f e y , L. Scullard, P. Roche. M. Gaha, C. Mason, P. O'Connell, J . H u g h e s , G. Mavger, M. Gooden, V. N a t h a n , M. Kelly.

JUNIOR SCHOOL ( B o t t o m ) BACK R O W : Y. Darby, M. Davies, C. Streber, D. Stevens, P. Rob son, I,. Curran, C. Miller.

S E C O N D R O W : C. Miller, K. Banks, K. Cheeseman, J. Kennedy Green, R. Wheeler, D. O ' B r i e n , A. Crimmins, M. Kellv, M. Burch.

T H I R D R O W : M. Meaney, S. Blakeley, K. Cobby, S. Neylon, T. Gates, L. Stephens, M. Cannon, D. Berriman. T. Cohen", D. Kielkowska.

F O U R T H R O W : J. Hickey, A. Keating, D. Owens, G. Kearney, R. Pollard, D. Prince, C. Stevens, K. Rickard, M. C. Streber, P. Crimmins.

F I F T H R O W : R. Partridge, B. Rohan, K. Keating, G. P a r t r i d g e , S. Alsaker, C. H e n d e r s o n , J. Cole, L. Curtis.

F R O N T R O W : A. Madden, E. Stubbs, T. Powell. S. Patmore, F. Cohen, R. Burch A B S E N T : L. Schroder, K. Moroney, R. Baker, K. Porter.

SPORTS

HOUSES

BLUES (Top) BACK R O W : P. Cheeseman, J . Law, P. O'Brien, P. Heafey, A. M o n t a g u e , G. Mullan, E. D o u g h e r t y , K. Dunnicliff, M. W e s t o n , N. O'Neill.

S E C O N D R O W : L. Hill. M. M. Knight. C. Burgin, M. D u n s t a n , A. Doran, A. R o h a n , A. Cheeseman, E. Toohey, M. A. E v a n s , B. Weston, J. Magney, J. Goddard, G. Duffy, G. Gaha.

THIRD ROW: B. Gardiner, S. Tilbrook, G. Morrissey, J. H e a t h e r s h a w , C. Mason, A. Burgin, M. Boyd, B. Noonan, J. Passmore, B. Leake, M. O'Brien, L. Wolff, V. N a t h a n .

FOURTH ROW: C. Cattle, J. Minehan, P. Mason, B. Scullard, J. Rickard, C. N a t h a n , V. W a r d ( C a p t a i n ) , J . Eccleston, A. Curran, M. Michael, A. Ouoyle, G. Garner, F. O ' B r i e n .

F R O N T R O W : M. Lewis, M. N a t h a n , L. Nicoll, G. Azar, P. Moroney, P. O'Connell, V. Kalotas, D. M. Booth, M. M c E v o y , D. Hall.

A B S E N T : J. Ziehlke.

GOLDS (Bottom) BACK R O W : D. Darby, M. Matha. P. Roche, A. Svmons, M. Gaha, S E C O N D R O W : A. M. Chatfield, D. Morton, M. Ryan, M. Hall, Studdert, J. McMillan, J . H u g h e s .

THIRD ROW: M. Stubbs, D. Monro, M. Simmons. E. Clifford, T. C. Robson, A. Kalotas, D. McCarron, G. Mayger. W . Hill, G. F O U R T H R O W : L. Scullard. B. Roche, K. Shepherd, C. Michael, J. V. Curtis, C. Deinpsey, N . Gale, J. P a r t r i d g e .

F R O N T R O W : M. Dennett, M. Cover, R. Lord, H . W'ulf, F . Links, Green. \ B S E N T : H. Ziehlke.

A. Rouse.

M. Maguire,

A. Binney, A. Spora,

M. Firth, A. Croft, J.

Dynon.

J.

Matha, M. Mason, H . Crawford, F . Havek, T. Stevens, P Maguire, Hill.

Ireland, M. Woodlock, D. Browne ( C a p t a i n ) , S. Koves, A. Collins, J. Cover, I'.

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M. Gooden, A.

Colless,

S. Azar,

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School

Vignettes

"RUTH" IN RETROSPECT

G r e a t was t h e activity in b e t w e e n scenes, a n d t h e stage h a n d s d i d a w o n d e r f u l f e a t , as t h e r e w e r e n o delays.

Scene I I f o u n d N a o m i , h a v i n g shed h e r p u r p l e d r a p e of sorrow, w i t h a r a y of H o p e , a n d R u t h ' s lyrical r e n d e r i n g of " L e t m e h i e u n t o t h e field" was a j o y to h e a r . M e a n t i m e , t h e big stook h a d b e e n e r e c t e d , a n d great was t h e s u r p r i s e w h e n Scene I I I f o l l o w e d in s e m i - d a r k n e s s — t h e R e a p e r s setting out at d a w n f o r t h e cornfields. G r a d u a l l y , t h e c o l o u r e d lights c h a n g e d u n t i l d a y b r e a k showed all using t h e i r scythes, a n d t h e G l e a n e r s f o l l o w i n g in t h e i r t r a i n .

R u t h t h e n a p p e a r e d b e a r i n g h e r s h e a f , a n d Boaz ( B r e n d a M u r r a y ) , a s p l e n d i d L o r d of t h e F i e l d , invited h e r to r e m a i n w i t h his m a i d e n s . At e v e n t i d e t h e " C h o r a l e " was sung b y t h e C h o r u s in semi-darkness, t h e c o l o u r e d lights b e i n g most effective.

W i t h t h e c r a s h of C y m b a l s , t h e final scene comm e n c e d w i t h great a b a n d o n , a n d e v e r y o n e e n j o y e d t h e g r a c e f u l p e r f o r m a n c e of t h e two d a n c e r s (Angela Long and Maureen Bolger).

T h e eight a t t e n d a n t s , c a r r y i n g p i n k blossoms, f o r m e d a t r i u m p h a l a r c h w a y f o r Boaz a n d R u t h , w h o l o o k e d m a g n i f i c e n t in t h e i r s h i m m e r i n g wedd i n g attire.

The Final Chorus, "Rejoice, Rejoice, R e j o i c e , " l e f t n o d o u b t as to t h e e x u b e r a n c e of all m e m b e r s of t h e cast.

A f t e r Q u e e n of L o r e t o , His L o r d s h i p w e l c o m e d M o t h e r - G e n e r a l on his own behalf a n d t h a t of t h i s Diocese, a n d w a r m l y c o m m e n d e d t h e h i g h s t a n d a r d of o u r p e r f o r m a n c e . H e also e m p h a s i s e d t h e great t r a i n i n g b e i n g d o n e by t h e I.B.V.M., not only in this Diocese, b u t t h r o u g h o u t t h e w o r l d .

W e owe a t r e m e n d o u s d e b t of g r a t i t u d e to o u r v a l i a n t p r o d u c e r , Miss M a u r e e n C h r i s t i e (Past P u p i l of L o r e t o - O s b o r n e ) , w h o ever s p u r r e d us to g r e a t e r p e r f e c t i o n , a n d so w e w e r e p l e a s e d to h e a r h e r say t h a t she was p r o u d of us. ( M e m o r i e s of t h e " P o s t mortem" after that fatal rehearsal!)

M a y we say t h a n k you to t h e m a n y n u n s w h o assisted us w i t h o u r " D r e s s i n g " p r o b l e m s , a n d to o u r t w o unselfish c u r t a i n c o n t r o l l e r s ( Y e r n a H a y e s a n d Georgia F i t z g e r a l d ) . " R U T H " is over, b u t I f e e l sure it will p r o v e a lasting m e m o r y to us all.

M.M. Loreto Abbey, Mary's Mcunt

On S a t u r d a y evening, M a y 3rd, we h a d t h e privilege of e x t e n d i n g o u r loving w e l c o m e to M o t h e r - G e n e r a l w h e n she p r e s i d e d at o u r p e r f o r m a n c e of " R U T H " — a Sacred C a n t a t a .

A f t e r weeks of c o n c e n t r a t e d effort, a n d m a n y rehearsals, o u r e x p e c t a t i o n s r a n h i g h w h e n t h e great day d a w n e d . W e b e g a n it b y p l a c i n g o u r efforts in t h e h a n d s of o u r Blessed M o t h e r , a n d w e were pleased to sing h e r " I n v o c a t i o n s " in t h e C h a p e l a f t e r Mass.

A very b u s y m o r n i n g ensued, w i t h t h e d e c o r a t i o n of St. Cecilia's H a l l in a u t u m n a l s h a d e s a n d p i n k roses, whilst t h e W a r d r o b e Mistresses h a d a h e a v y task w i t h t h e i r o n i n g of a vast a r r a y of costumes.

W e are p r o u d of o u r lovely n e w f r o n t stage curtains a n d t h e L o r e t o Crest s t a n d i n g out in gold on t h e r o y a l b l u e valence. W e are most g r a t e f u l to t h e n u n s w h o designed a n d p a i n t e d it.

At last all was in readiness, a n d at 7.30 p.m. we were glad to greet H i s L o r d s h i p , t h e Most R e v e r e n d J. P .

O'Collins, D.D. O u r e n t e r t a i n m e n t of W e l c o m e to M o t h e r - G e n e r a l began. T h e p r o g r a m m e o p e n e d w i t h t h e O r c h e s t r a , u n d e r t h e b a t o n of M r . W . K . Y o u n g , a n d gave great p l e a s u r e in its r e n d e r i n g of B r a h m ' s H u n g a r i a n D a n c e No. 5: M i n u e t f r o m t h e " J u p i t e r " Symphony-Mozart: "Tourbillon," by Melan Gueroult was u n a n i m o u s l y d e c l a r e d t h e f a v o u r i t e i t e m , as we were all c a r r i e d along in t h e w a k e of t h i s " W h i r l w i n d " w i t h its ever-increasing t e m p o .

J e n n i f e r Collins, as H e a d of t h e School, t h e n presented M o t h e r - G e n e r a l w i t h a f o r m a l A d d r e s s of Welcome and a beautiful Souvenir P r o g r a m m e . T h e M i d d l e School C h o i r excelled themselves in t h e i r ent h u s i a s m a n d s p o n t a n e i t y in t h e i r r e n d e r i n g of "Cuckoo" (Martin Shaw)—"The Fairy Tailor ( M i c h a e l H e a d ) . S a n d r a H a y e s m a d e a m o s t attractive B o - P e e p a n d g r a c e f u l l y m i m e d this P a r o d y , w h i c h was greatly e n h a n c e d b y c o l o u r e d l i g h t i n g .

A f t e r a short i n t e r v a l t h e lights were d i m m e d , a n d w i t h an i m p r e s s i v e i n t r o d u c t i o n b y P i a n o , Violin ( D o r o t h y W e l l i n g t o n ) 'Cello ( N a n e t t e C r a m e r i ) , t h e a t m o s p h e r e was c r e a t e d , a n d t h e c u r t a i n rose on twelve solemn E l d e r s , in m a g n i f i c e n t E a s t e r n robes of v a r i e d hues. T h e u t t e r d a r k n e s s of t h e m i d a n d back stage a d d e d to t h e solemnity. T h e e n t r y of N a o m i , R u t h a n d O r p a h was very t o u c h i n g . E a c h p a r t . W e were m o v e d b y N a o m i ' s ( H e l e n McGoldr i c k ) p l a i n t i v e t i m b r e a n d t h e m e l o d y of t h e T r i o : " F a r e w e l l , t h e h o u r h a s c o m e f o r p a r t i n g " still h a u n t s us.

R u t h ( M a r g a r e t T o b i n ) to w h o m we owe a d e b t of g r a t i t u d e , as she r e t u r n e d to school f o r a week bef o r e t h e p e r f o r m a n c e in o r d e r to p l a y t h i s p a r t , m a d e a b e a u t i f u l a p p e a l in t h e lovely A r i a : " E n t r e a t m e n o t to leave t h e e . " I f e e l s u r e m a n y h e a r t s w e r e moved—besides Noami's.

JOTTINGS FROM A JOURNAL F e b . 1 2 t h : B o a r d e r s r e t u r n to school. T h e r e w e r e m a n y n e w faces, b u t we missed lots of old f r i e n d s .

Feb. 22nd: Damien Parer's war pictures delighted us all. W e f e e l p r i v i l e g e d to h a v e seen t h e m .

M a r c h 5 t h - 8 t h : W e all a p p r e c i a t e d t h e b e a u t i f u l c e r e m o n i e s of Q u a r a n t Ore. 28

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E T O May 4 t h : W e r e p e a t e d " R u t h " f o r f r i e n d s of t h e school.

May 5 t h : M o t h e r - G e n e r a l left f o r P o r t l a n d .

May 8tli: Mr. St. Allen gave a very i n t e r e s t i n g t a l k and d i s p l a y of s p e c i m e n s f r o m t h e G r e a t B a r r i e r R e e f . F a t h e r H . J o h n s t o n , S.J., give some very h e l p f u l talks to t h e Seniors. A f t e r F a t h e r M a r t i n ' s films a n d talks in t h e evening we a r e sure t h a t m a n y of t h e Missionary O r d e r s will be o v e r c r o w d e d , p a r t i c u l a r l y those w o r k i n g in West A f r i c a .

M a y 9 t h : W e w e n t to an e x h i b i t i o n of m o d e r n A u s t r a l i a n art. O u r r e a c t i o n s w e r e v a r i e d . W e h a d " A T a l e of T w o Cities." W e h o p e t h e I n t e r m e d i a t e s benefited.

M a y 1 4 t h : B o a r d e r s went h o m e f o r t e r m holidays.

J u n e 3 r d : Most of t h e h o a r d e r s r e t u r n e d .

J u n e 11th, 1 5 t h : Silence r e i g n e d s u p r e m e .

I he Seniors a p p r e c i a t e d t h e r e t r e a t given b y Rev. F a t h e r J. B r e n n a n , C.SS.R. J u n e 15: W e c a m e out of R e t r e a t , glad lo exercise o u r tongues.

As we close we are l o o k i n g f o r w a r d to o u r visit to T o o r a k , w h e r e we h o p e to r e t r i e v e o u r l a u r e l s on t h e b a s k e t b a l l field; also to o u r visit to Queen's College e a r l y in J u l y .

JANETTE PRITCHARD AND COLLABORATORS.

March 6 t h : T h e Leavings and " M a t r i c s " h u m b l e d the I n t e r m e d i a t e s b y d e f e a t i n g t h e m in a s o f t b a l l challenge m a t c h .

M a r c h 7 t h : W e c e l e b r a t e d M o t h e r A q u i n ' s feastday a n d gave h e r an i m p r o m p t u concert.

M a r c h 1 6 t h : T h e Seniors e n j o y e d "Music f o r t h e P e o p l e " at t h e G a r d e n s .

M a r c h 1 7 t h : W e a t t e n d e d t h e A n n u a l Mass at t h e Cathedral.

T h e concert at t h e A l f r e d H a l l was very successful, a n d t h e M a r y ' s M o u n t i t e m s were a p p r e c i ated.

M a r c h 2 2 n d : W e were very t h r i l l e d w h e n J e n n i f e r Collins b e c a m e B a l l a r a t schoolgirl c h a m p i o n .

It was a d a y out f o r L o r e t o , f o r P a u l i n e B r o w n , f r o m Loreto, D a w s o n Street, won t h e J u n i o r C h a m p i o n ship.

M a r c h 2 3 r d : M a n y of t h e girls e n j o y e d t h e welcome concert f o r Rev. B r o t h e r Clancy at t h e R e g e n t Theatre. "All the boarders" t h a n k Brother Healy for the k i n d i n v i t a t i o n .

M a r c h 2 4 t h : T h e election of Councillors.

We c o n g r a t u l a t e J e n n i f e r Collins, H e a d of t h e School, and J a n e t t e P r i t c h a r d , N a n e t t e C r a m e r i , Zita O ' D o n o h u e a n d J a n i c e Besemeres, t h e Councillors.

M a r c h 2 5 t h : W e e n j o y e d t h e film " H e n r y V." All L a u r e n c e Olivier a d m i r e r s w e n t a r o u n d in raptures f o r t h e n e x t f e w days.

M a r c h 2 9 t h : Visit of L o r e t o , T o o r a k .

Defeated in e v e r y t h i n g , we still e n j o y e d t h e day very m u c h .

T h a t n i g h t we d r o w n e d o u r sorrows at t h e concert given b y t h e V i c t o r i a n J u n i o r S y m p h o n y O r c h e s t r a .

We f e l t very p r o u d of o u r p a s t - p u p i l , M a r g a r e t T o b i n , w h o was soloist w i t h t h e o r c h e s t r a .

A p r i l 5 t h : L o r e t o , Dawson Street, visited us f o r tennis a n d vigoro. T h i s t i m e w e took t h e h o n o u r s .

A p r i l 8 t h : A f e w of t h e Seniors e n j o y e d some excellent t e n n i s a n d golf films.

A p r i l 9 t h : E a s t e r c e r e m o n i e s b e g a n with Tenebrae. ) A p r i l 1 0 t h : H o l y T h u r s d a y ; t h e A l t a r of R e p o s e looked b e a u t i f u l . W e w o n d e r e d w h y a c o u p l e of t h e Seniors were late f o r T e n e b r a e . It was at five o'clock.

A p r i l 1 2 t h : Most of t h e b o a r d e r s went h o m e f o r the Easier holidays.

A p r i l 1 5 t h : B o a r d e r s r e t u r n e d " w i t h songs a n d stories n e w . " A p r i l 2 2 n d : F a t h e r Shelley e x a m i n e d us in Christian Doctrine.

A p r i l 2 4 t h : T h e Y.C.S. h e l d a very successful funds-afternoon. .

A p r i l 2 6 t h : B o a t R a c e Day. St. P a t r i c k ' s College s u p p o r t e r s c a m e h o m e very d o w n h e a r t e d .

M a y 1st: W e w e l c o m e d M o t h e r - G e n e r a l . J e n n i f e r c r o w n e d O u r L a d y a f t e r t h e a n n u a l procession. T h a t a f t e r n o o n we suffered f r o m " a n t i - T . B . " i n j e c t i o n s .

Eight of t h e victims were d e f e a t e d at t e n n i s by Queen's College.

M a y 3 r d : W e p r e s e n t e d " R u t h " f o r Mother-General.

VISIT TO I.B.V.M., MUNICH I i n t e n d e d to w r i t e last y e a r a n d tell you of t h e visit P a t L e a h y a n d I p a i d to t h e very large convent in M a r i a W a r d s t r a s s e , M u n i c h . It is in p a r t of t h e b u i l d i n g s of t h e N y m p h e n b u r g Castle, a n d h a d just b e e n r e t u r n e d to t h e n u n s as a school. H i t l e r h a d t a k e n it over a n d m a d e it into a h o s p i t a l . T h e w o r k of r e n o v a t i n g was going on a p a c e w h e n we called.

P a t w r o t e to M o t h e r C a t h e r i n e a b o u t it, k n o w i n g h o w glad she would b e to h e a r a b o u t h e r old school.

I d i d not go to see t h e m w h e n I was in M u n i c h again t h i s year, b u t saw all t h e n u n s t a k i n g p a r t in t h e very i m p r e s s i v e C o r p u s C h r i s t i procession t h r o u g h t h e c e n t r e of t h e city.

Pax Romana, Fribourg, Suisse. Nov., 1951. Gwen Kelly (past pupil, MarryatviUe and Mary's Mount).

Gwen is a sister of Father P. Kelly, S.J., and a daughter of Sheila Kelly (Mann), past pupil of Normanhurst.

CENTENARY I t is just over one h u n d r e d years ago since our g r a n d m o t h e r w e n t to M e l b o u r n e f r o m L o n d o n . On t h e 1st M a r c h of this year, 1952, two h u n d r e d of o u r r e l a t i o n s c e l e b r a t e d t h e c e n t e n a r y b y a gathering in t h e M e l b o u r n e B o t a n i c a l G a r d e n s . Bess a n d I were w i t h t h e m in spirit and were i n t e r e s t e d in all t h e y h a d to tell us.

EVA GILCHRIST* 5 Rivercourt Road, London W.6. *Eva and Bessie Gilchrist were among the early pupils at Mary's Mount, Ballarat.

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E T O ' Alliance Francaise on October 6th.

Quarante Ore." It was cold and d a r k on those t h r e e mornings when we sang t h e Masses in Holy Rosary C h u r c h .

"Sang H i g h Mass at Carmel on t h e Little Flower's Feast—School T e n n i s T o u r n a m e n t s finalised—the A n n u a l Fete."

You stop a m o m e n t , D i a r y — w h a t is this entry you want m e to notice?

Nothing of great interest!

Wait— " E n t r y : October 12th. Leavings were notified of t h e n u m b e r s for their final exams."

A r e you r e m i n d i n g m e t h a t I too must suffer the p a i n s and agonies of outrageous exams.? " N o v e m b e r 7th. Subs, attend Civic Reception to welcome West Australia's new Governor, Sir Charles Gairdner." " D e c e m b e r closes our year with Loreto Day Featuring t h e J u b i l a r i a n s , E d i t h Buck, R h o n a D u n n e , Geraldine Carrington, and prize-giving on t h e following Day, December 6th."

You have closed, Diary. I do not want to stop at t h e t e r m i n a t i o n of 1951 at all. Please open again and t a k e m e into t h e New Year. T h e covers take leave of each o t h e r — o n c e again t h e written sheets tell their story.

"1952. F e b r u a r y 12th. We resume school with t h e stimulus of New Y e a r resolutions — were they m a d e to be b r o k e n ? W e welcome a new Mistress of Schools and several new nuns. We send good wishes to those who have left us."

"Ash W e d n e s d a y — F i r s t Legion of Mary meeting f o r t h e y e a r — A n n o u n c e m e n t of Prefects.

Brenda Heagney is amost p o p u l a r H e a d .

T h e MotherGeneral arrives in Australia.'

You flick t h r o u g h March, m y f r i e n d — "Love's Labour's Lost" was e n j o y e d by t h e Seniors in t h e University Sunken Garden. O u r Tuck Shop to raise Legion F u n d s was very successful. St. Patrick's Day, we joined m e t r o p o l i t a n schools at Subiaco Oval.

Meanwhile, our K i n d e r g a r t e n of last year is growing u p . T h e youngest m e m b e r of t h e Daly Smith clan scarcely "members calling herself P h i l i p p a Daily-Fish. " M a r c h 28th. W e received Mother-General and M o t h e r Hilda at Nedlands. A p r i l 3rd, we presented our guests with a Concert which h a d an Australian theme. M o t h e r visited us and vividly described t h e Loreto Missions she h a d visited. As a result t h e concert was repeated for o u r parents to raise Mission F u n d s . This p e r f o r m a n c e was a great success! ' It was d u r i n g t h e p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r this f u n c t i o n we realised t h a t "to waltz M a t i l d a " is a verb with a translation.

Y o u r leaves rustle, m y D i a r y ; they tell m e t h a t on J u n e 4th "we entered o u r A n n u a l R e t r e a t given by F a t h e r K. Middleton, C.SS.R., F a t h e r ' s lectures m a d e it—a R e t r e a t with a difference!

One m o r n i n g in early J u n e we h a d a " m y M o t h e r went to school with y o u r M o t h e r " discussion. One point we u n a n i m o u s l y agreed on was that Oxy

DATES IN A DIARY Dear Diary: You lie before m e on m y desk a closed book. T h e story of a Nedlands year is written between your blue covers. You, m y diary, can tell m a n y events which have slipped m y m i n d . Of all my f r i e n d s n o n e has a clearer m e m o r y t h a n you. T h e year has left a vague impression on me, some events m o r e deeply i m p r i n t e d on m y mind t h a n others.

But you forget n o t h i n g !

Open now and allow m e to read your pages as they t u r n .

P e r h a p s you will rest a while at the m o r e i m p o r t a n t events! " E N T R Y : Sub-Leavings attend farewell procession and presentation to Sir J a m e s Mitchell, t h e retiring Governor of Western Australia.

On t h e evening of J u l y 3rd we converted t h e H a l l into a t h e a t r e and travelled in imagination f r o m t h e beauty spojts of T a s m a n i a to t h e tropical scenes of F i j i . T h e c o m m e n t a r y given by our host, Mr. Noerr, f r o m F i j i , was an added attraction.

It is mid-winter. W e are playing a series of basketball matches.

W e were victorious over St. Joseph's, F r e m a n t l e , b u t were defeated by Loreto, Claremont".

Your pages t u r n — I glimpsed an e n t r y : "July 16th—Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

We sang H i g h Mass at t h e C a r m e l Monastery."

W h y do you wait h e r e , Diary? This page is dated August 12th—a n e w s p a p e r cutting is inserted. " O n Sunday last, t h e Senior pupils of Loreto Convent, Nedlands, presented ' E v e r y m a n ' , one of t h e most ambitious productions ever staged by a Catholic school."

H o w well we r e m e m b e r t h a t p e r f o r m a n c e ! B r e n d a Heagney took t h e lead, and 1 h a d t h e h o n o u r of playing D e a t h . This f i f t e e n t h century morality play was enthusiastically received by a large audience.

O u r t h a n k s went to Miss L. K a v a n a g h , Miss B. Fleming and t h e nuns f o r t h e i r direction.

"August 16th—EXAMS." W h a t a wealth of meaning is contained in t h a t word. A f t e r our t h e a t r i c a l success it h a d a sobering effect on us all. Like all exams., they h a d t h e i r howlers! "Aller d o s " — F r e n c h translation of "to go b a c k . " " T h e P e n n i n e Chain extends f r o m one end to t h e o t h e r . " " M a n s l a u g h t e r " was h y p h e n a t e d into "mans-laughter."

"August 23rd. We commenced h o l i d a y s ! " Your leaves are quickly t u r n i n g n o w : " S e p t e m b e r 15th, 1951. R e t u r n to School. Sports' Day—A.B.C. Orchestral Concert—Geography Excursion to Kelmscott."

W e took m o r e photos of ourselves t h a n of t h e flora and f a u n a t h a t day. " S e p t e m b e r 30th.—First Communicants."

A l t h o u g h these tiny figures in w h i t e h a d been well instructed in t h e Christian Doctrine, one of t h e m told t h e i r teacher t h a t : " P u n c h Us, a pilot, drove t h e H o l y F a m i l y into E g y p t , " and " N i c a d i m u s climbed a sick-no-more tree." A v a l u a b l e type of t i m b e r even in our world of m e d i c i n e !

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E T O p e a r i n g s m o o t h a n d grey at t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t of t h e t e r m . W e missed t h e p r o j e c t i n g gravel " m a p s " of S o u t h A m e r i c a a n d T a s m a n i a , w i t h w h i c h t h e a s p h a l t was f o r m e r l y graced.

Last y e a r we c o n s i d e r e d t h a t t h e p r e s e n t d i d justice to t h e " h i s t o r i c a l " past. T h e r e was always t h e e l e m e n t of e x p e c t a n c y , s u r p r i s e a n d h u m o u r , as t h o u g h one w o u l d say, " W e l l , w h a t n e x t ? " W e saw t h e best of o u r J u b i l e e in witnessing its p r e p a r a t i o n .

Some d a y s we w o u l d do t h e a f t e r n o o n ' s classes to t h e a c c o m p a n i m e n t of Strauss waltzes f r o m t h e v e r a n d a h , w h i l e d a n c e r s p r a c t i s e d on t h e l a w n outside. T h i s was, to say t h e least, u n u s u a l , such n o t b e i n g i n c l u d e d in t h e syllabus. L a t e r , we experienced t h e t h r i l l of r u s h i n g in f r o m r e h e a r s a l s w i t h t h e r a i n t w o seconds b e h i n d us, a n d of c r o w d i n g on t h e green v e r a n d a h a m o n g violin stands.

Father Saul's p a t i e n c e a m a z e d us at times, w h e n h e w o u l d p e r s i s t e n t l y r e p e a t one song f o u r o r five times, to achieve t h e p e r f e c t i o n h e sought. W e e m e r g e d f r o m o u r " S u n d a y m o r n i n g s " e x h a u s t e d , a n d h a s t e d away to t h e w a i t i n g trolleys.

At l e n g t h , a f t e r .three m o n t h s of a n t i c i p a t i o n m o r n i n g d a w n e d on A u g u s t 15th. A s u n n y day, in k e e p i n g w i t h o u r spirits. A c h o i r , vigorously reh e a r s e d to " n e a r p e r f e c t i o n , " sang t h e late H i g h Mass, p r e c e d e d b y a s p i r i t e d Ecce Sacerdos, w h e n His G r a c e a r r i v e d in t h e glorious C a p a M a g n a . L a t e r we w e n t u p to kiss his r i n g a n d receive his blessing, a n d each girl was p e r s o n a l l y i n t r o d u c e d . H e g r a n t e d us a t h r e e day " J u b i l e e H o l i d a y " , a n d we s p e n t t h a t a f t e r n o o n w a t c h i n g " R o s e M a r i e " on our cine., in l e n g t h y discussions, a n d e n j o y i n g a p a r t y .

A l a s ! T w o days b e f o r e t h e concert, clouds gath-

OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE On August 15th of last y e a r we c e d e b r a t e d Osborne's J u b i l e e . T h i s was f o r us a great occasion. N o t every L o r e t o in A u s t r a l i a can c l a i m t h e h o n o u r of f i f t y y e a r s ' e s t a b l i s h m e n t . A n d we h a v e a r o m a n t i c past. O s b o r n e in t h e days b e f o r e 1901 was one of t h e most exclusive a n d p i c t u r e s q u e pleasu r e resorts on t h e Swan. H e r e g a t h e r e d tourists, parties i n t e n t u p o n d a n c i n g , a n d o l d e r p e o p l e c a m e to e n j o y t h e r e s t f u l ease of t h e flower g a r d e n s , w h e r e c o p p e r balls b a l a n c e d on g l i t t e r i n g sprays, a n d strollers in t h e g a r d e n w e r e a c c o m p a n i e d o n t h e i r way by m u s i c f r o m t h e R o t u n d a . Alas, t h e f o u n t a i n s no longer p l a y , a n d m a n y flower b e d s h a v e y i e l d e d p r i o r i t y to lawns a n d b u i l d i n g s . E v e n so, w i t h rem i n d e r s of such a p a s t a r o u n d us, we c a n n o t h e l p feeling t h e c o l o u r f u l a t m o s p h e r e of o u r environment.

H o w e v e r , t h o u g h t s d u r i n g J u b i l e e Y e a r were n o t entirely of past g l a m o u r . W e r e m e m b e r e d t h e n u n s who first c a m e to t h e West, of w h o m only one r e m a i n s here. W e r e m e m b e r e d t h e g e n e r a t i o n s of girls w h o passed t h r o u g h b e f o r e us, leaving m e m o r i e s a n d traditions b e h i n d t h e m ; a n d we t h o u g h t of changes in O s b o r n e ' s a p p e a r a n c e , such as t h e e r e c t i o n of t h e c h a p e l a n d t h e n e w b u i l d i n g s , c o n s t i t u t i n g its g r a d u a l t r a n s f o r m a t i o n i n t o |the school we n o w k n o w , h a l f new a n d h a l f - o l d . T h i s was greatly e n h a n c e d (so we consider) d u r i n g t h e p a s t twelve m o n t h s , w h e n , on looking u p t h r e e storeys l o t h e d o r m i t o r y v e r a n d a h , one could see t h r e e , a p p a r e n t l y i r o n - n e r v e d p a i n t e r s , busily o c c u p i e d on t h e i r t i n y swinging p e r c h . T h e n , too, t h e A v e n u e was recovered w i t h b i t u m e n , r e a p -

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M o r a n is a N e d l a n d s cousin of the n o t e d t e n n i s player!"

You rest now, d e a r D i a r y , your last p a g e t u r n e d .

T h a n k you for y o u r c o m p a n y . In you one lives in the p a s t ; you recall but you c a n n o t f o r e t e l l . O n l y one B e i n g h a s that p o w e r ! I w o n d e r w h a t you will be able to tell m e next y e a r , D i a r y ?

ELIZABETH BURT.

Nedlands. *In this and in other school diaries, feeling reference was made to the death of the King, together with expressions of loyalty to our young Queen.

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ered a n d r a i n p o u r e d down. R e h e a r s a l s were h e l d i n d o o r s a n d t h e possibility of a p e r f o r m a n c e in t h e h a l l was discussed. P r a y e r s r e d o u b l e d , those w h o d o u b t e d t h e i r efficacy (late on F r i d a y , b e n e a t h grey skies) b e i n g c o n d e m n e d b y t h e m o r e confident as f a i t h l e s s a n d u n d e s e r v i n g . W e r e t i r e d w i t h m i x e d feelings, a n d awoke to glorious s u n s h i n e , b r i l l i a n t skies a n d g a r d e n s all t h e b e t t e r f o r t h e r a i n ! T h e r e was o n l y one answer, a n d l u c k i l y accusers w e r e c h a r i t a b l e e n o u g h to recognise d o u b t as it own punishment.

S a t u r d a y m o r n i n g was festive e n o u g h . Flags were h u n g out f r o m v e r a n d a h s , t h e g r a n d p i a n o was m o v e d outside, a n d St. Louis's t e m p o r a r y p l a t f o r m c a r p e t e d a n d d e c o r a t e d w i t h f e r n . I t w o u l d b e b e t t e r to pass over t h e i r o n i n g of f r o c k s , a n d searches f a r a n d w i d e f o r camelias, t h a t was to b e w i l d e r i n g f o r words, a n d yet all was settled e n o u g h w h e n t h e h o u r came.

T h a t a f t e r n o o n t h e p a s t lived again. Old O s b o r n e of t h e " n i n e t i e s " was b o r n again, a little m o d e r n i s e d , b u t w i t h n o c h a n g e f o r t h e worse. A sun once m o r e p l a y i n g on t h e f a m i l i a r f e r n e r y c a u g h t b r i g h t figu r e s w a l t z i n g on t h e h e a r t - s h a p e d lawn to t h e airs of " V i e n n a W o o d s " — n o t b y a n y m e a n s t h e first t i m e t h e y h a d s o u n d e d t h e r e . W e f e l t t h e old b u i l d i n g was h a p p y to k n o w its secret was n o t f o r g o t t e n , a n d r e j o i c e d in t h e n e w life t h a t reveived the old one. It was its J u b i l e e as well as ours.

P a s t p u p i l s , o u r p r i n c i p a l a u d i e n c e , were d e l i g h t e d w i t h t h e c o n c e r t , b u t f o r us t h e h i g h l i g h t of t h e d a y was its conclusion. W h e n c o n g r a t u l a t o r y speeches had been made by Monsignor McMahon and F a t h e r T . B a r d e n , t h e R e c t o r of St. Louis, girls a n d a u d i e n c e m i n g l e d w h i l e w e served a f t e r n o o n tea. T h e G a r d e n P a r t y e n d e d w i t h B e n e d i c t i o n sung b y t h e J u b i l e e D a y C h o i r in t h e o r g a n gallery, w h i l e t h e c h a p e l below was m o r e c r o w d e d t h a n we h a d ever seen it before.

A f t e r a day of such e x c i t e m e n t , a n d a t e r m of p r e p a r a t i o n , we c o n s i d e r e d o u r efforts only j u s t l y r e w a r d e d b y t h e a n n o u n c e m e n t t h a t o u r August holidays began that afternoon.

SCHOOL LIFE "Buns to-day!" whispered Mary. " S t o p s p e a k i n g , PLEASE," q u o t h M a r g a r e t , t h e m o d e l of all t h e virtues. A f t e r this i n t e r c h a n g e of brevities, I m a y v e n t u r e to e x p l a i n M a r y ' s obvious d e l i g h t . It is T h u r s d a y , a n d o u r w e e k l y s u p p l y of b u n s h a s been a r r a y e d on t h e tables. " H a v e you seen t h e n o t i c e - b o a r d ? " s h o u t e d Elizab e t h above t h e r o a r a n d shameless noise of t h e shoe-room. " E l i z a b e t h B a r t l e t t ! k i n d l y t a k e silence f o r l u n c h ! " our u n d a u n t e d Y v o n n e flung b a c k w i t h t r u e prefectorial authority.

O u t s i d e t h e c h a m b e r of h o r r o r s , t h e shoe-room, a n d b e y o n d t h e ears of b e l l i g e r e n t p r e f e c t s , o u r h e r o i n e c o n t i n u e s h e r i n t e r r u p t e d dialogue. " I ' v e just a b o u t h a d t h a t Y v o n n e . W h y does she always seem to catch m e ? A n y w a y , to get b a c k t o t h e n o t i c e - b o a r d . ' A M a d H a t t e r s ' Ball,' w o n ' t it b e a t h r i l l ! " gushed Eliza.

"If o n l y it c o u l d last l o n g e r ! Seven o'clock till n i n e ! So s h o r t w h e n we c o u l d h a v e such f u n ! " " O h ! stop g r u m b l i n g .

On with the dance!

I think I'll wear a newspaper hat with More-Recreationf o r - W o r k - W e a r y - S t u d e n t s , across it," c h i m e d in P a t .

T h u s t h e conversation r a c e d on in a r o u n d of anticipation.

A f t e r t h e visit of t h e Apostolic D e l e g a t e : " D i d n ' t you t h i n k h e was a b s o l u t e l y m a r v e l l o u s w i t h his b e a u t i f u l a c c e n t ! So I t a l i a n , w i t h t h a t exciting liveliness and small energetic figure," dreamed Pauline.

"Especially about the holiday.

Let's h o p e t h a t it is given on t h e l o n g w e e k - e n d , " i n t e r r u p t e d everpractical Erica.

On a c e r t a i n F r i d a y a f t e r t h e w e e k l y singing less o n : " I ' m in t h e c h o i r f o r t h e F e s t i v a l , " s q u e a k e d J u n e as she c h a r g e d t h r o u g h t h e shoe-room, r i g h t i n t o t h e a r m s of t h e H e a d P r e f e c t .

JOCELYN DUNPHY (15),

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E T O T h e S p o r t s ' H o u s e s h a v e increased to f o u r — S t .

Michael's, St. G a b r i e l ' s , St. R a p h a e l ' s , and St. Stanislaus—Captained

by Yvonne Durack and Alicia M i d d l e t o n : Rose M a r i e F r a s e r a n d A n n McDougall: Margaret Guilfoyle and Marilyn Hogan: Sue Q u i n a n d M a r y M c M u l l e n , respectively.

MARCH. O u r t h r e e e n t h u s i a s t i c P i o n e e r s are j o i n e d on t h e i r l o f t y way b y m a n y c o m p a n i o n s since F a t h e r Carroll's address on t h e m o v e m e n t .

(Temperance).

F a t h e r M c C u l l a g h ' s films of t h e F a r E a s t Mission, R o m e , and I t a l y in g e n e r a l were viewed w i t h g e n u i n e interest a n d a p p r e c i a t i o n .

M o t h e r G e n e r a l ' s visit was h e r a l d e d by an a u t u m n c l e a n i n g ; l e a f - g a t h e r i n g was t h e o r d e r of t h e day.

W e r e h e a r s e d M o t h e r ' s a r r i v a l w h e n we stood, smiled a n d b o w e d in b r i l l i a n t s u n s h i n e . A l a s ! t h e O r o n t e s a n d w a t e r s i d e w o r k e r s c o n s p i r e d against us. M o t h e r General, a n d M o t h e r H i l d a a r r i v e d in t h e g l o a m i n g w h e n all o u r w e l c o m i n g gestures were veiled in darkness.

St. P a t r i c k ' s Day. T h e Concert was on a h i g h e r plane than sometimes, and the programmes especially artistic.

M o t h e r G e n e r a l was t h e guest of h o n o u r , a n d showed gracious a p p r e c i a t i o n of o u r efforts.

APRIL. M e m o r a b l e f o r F a t h e r L a l o r ' s t a l k on Communism.

E a s t e r C e r e m o n i e s as b e a u t i f u l a n d m o v i n g as ever.

F a i t h f u l city dwellers felt t h e i r sacrifice of r i g h t s at h o m e was not u n r e w a r d e d .

B r o t h e r Clancy's inside glimpse of t h e V a t i c a n a n d p e r s o n a l life of t h e H o l y F a t h e r was of great interest.

MAY 1st. V e r y s u b d u e d in t h e m o r n i n g — e x a m s and. r a i n !

Everything brightened up for the Procession.

F i r s t H o l y C o m m u n i o n C e r e m o n y f o r seven little ones. S e l d o m h a v e w e seen such a h a p p y g r o u p of children and parents.

Holidays . . .

JUNE. R e t u r n e d , a r m e d w i t h H o c k e y Sticks; Mrs. Rigg, o u r coach, i n v o k e d O u r L a d y ' s p r o t e c t i o n of o u r a m a t e u r efforts.

W e e n j o y e d a t r i p to t o w n in t h e r a i n to see t h e V a t i c a n film. " F a u s t a n d t h e D e v i l " was c o n s i d e r e d too a d u l t f o r us so t h e C a p i t o l s u b s t i t u t e d " A Voice is Born."'

I n spite of H o c k e y e n t h u s i a s m , B a s k e t b a l l continues.

W e a r e a step a h e a d in t h e Ned lands " M a t c h e s " — w e s u f f e r e d a drastic d e f e a t at h a n d s of t h e Old Girls (most of t h e m in University or N.C.G.M. t e a m s ) ; a n d h a v e yet to face I o n a a n d St. Josephs.

W e were privileged w i t h a visit f r o m His Excellency t h e Apostolic Delegate, a c c o m p a n i e d by H i s G r a c e t h e A r c h b i s h o p and Monsignor Clarigio.

It was a brief b u t h a p p y visit a n d we received a day's holiday.

F a t h e r Challis t o o k t h e M.R.A. C l u b on a E u r o p e a n p i l g r i m a g e a b o u t t h e 1500's.

We met, amongst o t h e r s , E r a s m u s , H e n r y V I I I and L u t h e r .

H i s t o r i c a l l y a n d socially it was an i n t e r e s t i n g experience.

" I b e t we win, even t h o u g h this is t h e first t i m e we've e n t e r e d f o r years."' " T h e other choirs haven't a h o p e ! " A f t e r this b r i e f , a n d I h o p e , e n l i g h t e n i n g g l i m p s e of t h e average W e s t e r n L o r e t o s t u d e n t , I beg to venture one small h o p e : T h a t we W e s t e r n e r s do at least attain to t h e s t a n d a r d of v i r t u e of o u r fellowstudents " i n t h e E a s t , " * a n d t h a t we do n o t surpass them in foolishness.

MARGARET WALSH (14),

Claremont, W.A. *In W.A parlance "the East" means Adelaide and the Eastern States.—Ed.

MARCH OF TIME, CLAREMONT 1951-1952 JULY. Last y e a r was m e m o r a b l e f o r o u r visit to Carmel. W e sang Solemn B e n e d i c t i o n t h e r e on 15th, and were allowed to see P a u l i n e , Sister M. C a t h e r i n e , whose R e c e p t i o n d a y it was.

On 20th, m a n y of us were t r a n s f o r m e d f r o m grey caterpillars into multi-coloured Butterflies for the evening of t h e St. Louis Dance.

AUGUST. J u b i l e e P r a c t i c e s : P l a i n C h a n t versus Mozart C o n c e r t o versus Strauss Waltzes.

Jocelyn achieves m i r a c l e s on t h e G r a n d ; Pixies, M o o n b e a m s , and V i e n n e s e d a n c e r s glide a l o n g lines a n d passages, so r h y t h m i c - m i n d e d a r e t h e y .

St. T h o m a s ' s is enveloped in G a r d e n P a r t y f r o c k s of Swiss O r g a n d i e , B o r d e r i e Anglaise, a n d C h a n t i l l y lace.

T h e J u b i l e e itself is r e c o r d e d elsewhere, b u t u n f o r g e t t a b l e h i g h l i g h t s f o r us were His G r a c e t h e A r c h b i s h o p ' s a d d r e s s at o u r Mass on 1 5 t h ; i n c r e d i b l e sunshine on 18tli a f t e r days of s h o w e r s : Mrs. W alsh arriving e a r l y w i t h Lilies, G a r d e n Seats, Vases, a n d decorative b l u e J a r s .

T h e six h u n d r e d guests: Priests, P a r e n t s , P a s t P u p i l s , F r i e n d s a n d , finally, Photographers and Reporters.

Speeches by Monsignor M c M a h o n a n d F a t h e r B a r d e n .

T h i s is o u r c h a n c e to t h a n k M o t h e r S u p e r i o r , all the N u n s , F a t h e r Saul, o u r secular t e a c h e r s a n d everyone w h o c o n t r i b u t e d to o u r J u b i l e e h a p p i n e s s —not f o r g e t t i n g t h o s e stalwarts f r o m St. Louis, w h o moved h e a v y t h i n g s l i k e stages a n d pianos, w h i l e we c o n c e n t r a t e d on t h e l i g h t e r t h i n g s in life.

SEPTEMBER. W e m a r c h sternly " t h e l e n g t h of the A v e n u e " * in p r e p a r a t i o n f o r Colonel D o w d e n ' s inspection of o u r H o u s e m a r c h i n g .

OCTOBER. Sports' Day and Fete traditional except f o r side-shows w h e r e artists s k e t c h e d l i b e l l o u s p o r t r a i t s f o r 1/-, a n d a m a g i c i a n p e r f o r m e d to packed houses in St. Michael's.

We note with p l e a s u r e a steady a n n u a l increase in Mission F e t e proceeds.

DECEMBER. Consecration of our Chapel recorded elsewhere, b u t we r e m e m b e r j o y f u l l y t h e triple m a r c h o u t s i d e a r o u n d t h e w a l l s ; t h e g r a c e f u l l y incessant incensing of t h e A l t a r ; and t h e c h a n t i n g of t h e St. C h a r l e s ' C h o i r .

FEBRUARY. R e m e m b e r e d f o r our r e t u r n , o u r welcome to new n u n s a n d girls and o u r f a r e w e l l in spirit to t h o s e w h o h a d gone.

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F a t h e r B r y a n ' s t a l k to t h e w h o l e school was about things nearer h o m e — o u r aboriginals, their education a n d r e a c t i o n s to i t ; t h e u r g e n t n e e d f o r missionaries and prayer for them.

F a t h e r K e a n e , O.S.M., a r r i v e d at 3.30 p . m . a n d we r e t r e a t e d i m m e d i a t e l y into p r o f o u n d silence f o r t h r e e days. W e e m e r g e d w i t h a g r e a t e r devotion to O u r L a d y a n d h e r R o s a r y ; a d e t e r m i n a t i o n to r e m e m b e r those six cults a n d o u r seven r e s o l u t i o n s !

W e also d i d a lot of k n i t t i n g . I t m a y slow u p lines, b u t it stops o n e f r o m t a l k i n g ! R e t r e a t e n d e d 3 p . m .

Friday.

We, t h e M u s i c a l Festival Choir, w e n t s t r a i g h t f r o m C h a p e l at 3 to singing lesson w i t h Misa Hodges. H a d to ask f o r exercises t o get vocal organs in t r i m . T h e n h o m e f o r long week-end.

—SENIOR

Tues., 12th Feb. School re-opens a n d t h e assembly h a l l p r e s e n t s a s t r i k i n g c o n t r a s t of e x p e c t a n t n e w faces a n d resigned old ones.

Wed, 13th. T h e C h r i s t i a n D o c t r i n e lesson took an u n u s u a l f o r m w h e n t h e seniors listened to t h e I n d i a n Mission activities in a talk given by F r . Rego.

Thurs, 14th. " W h a t w e r e t h o s e peals of l a u g h t e r in t h e Leaving r o o m ? " an I n t e r , was h e a r d to question. T h e Leavings r e p l i e d b y saying t h a t listening to c h a r a c t e r sketches of one's own f r i e n d s is i n d e e d very amusing.

Sat., 16th. " P a r d o n n e z - m o i , M a d a m e ? " was h e a r d to echo t h r o u g h t h e class-room as t h e I n t e r s , somew h a t t e r r i f i e d , e x p e r i e n c e d t h e i r first lesson w i t h Madame du Puy. Mon., 25th.

T e n n i s e n t h u s i a s t s gazed in awe at B e t h Ruffm"s easy style.

Tues., 26th.

T h e Leavings a n d H o n o u r s j o i n e d in t h e C a t h e d r a l C h o i r on t h e i m p r e s s i v e occasion of t h e R e d Mass.

Sat., 8th March.

T h e H o n o u r s relaxed f r o m d u t i e s to a p p l a u d w i t h interest t h e w i n n e r s of t h e State T e n n i s Titles.

Thurs., 13th. O u r voices were o v e r w o r k e d endeavo u r i n g to p e r f e c t t h e St. P a t r i c k ' s song in readiness f o r F r . Gleeson's wire r e c o r d e r . I n t h e e v e n i n g t h e b o a r d e r s p r o d u c e d an a m a t e u r St. P a t r i c k ' s Concert, t h e N u n s b e i n g t h e only a u d i e n c e .

Mon., 17th. " T h e W e a r i n g of t h e G r e e n . " The Leavings received a f e w h i n t s on how to t r e a t t h e L a t i n t e a c h e r a f t e r seeing " T h e B r o w n i n g Version.*" Wed., 19th. T h e school was tense as t h e y w a i t e d to h e a r t h e a n n o u n c e m e n t of t h e P r e f e c t s .

Congratulations to all.

Thurs., 20th. All smiles f o r Mr. D a r i a n S m i t h . " I h o p e to t a k e a b e t t e r p h o t o t h i s y e a r . " Sat., 6th April.

T h e Inters, and Honours put aside all w o r r i e s to s p e n d t h e a f t e r n o o n in c o m f o r t w h i l e w a t c h i n g t h e J o h n A l d e n P r o d u c t i o n of "Merc h a n t of V e n i c e . " Wed., 9th. T h e school h a d a deserted air as b o a r d ers a n d day-scholars alike p r e p a r e d to f u l f i l t h e i r Easter holiday plans.

Wed., 16th.

T l i e school rings with t h e s o u n d of voices r e l a t i n g t h e i r m a n y h o l i d a y experiences.

M o t h e r - G e n e r a l is welcomed by t h e p u p i l s , w h o seem to b e in h i g h spirits, e i t h e r a b o u t t h e h o l i d a y g r a n t e d o r t h e p r e s e n c e of M o t h e r - G e n e r a l .

The Leavings, finding it i m p o s s i b l e to settle down a f t e r t h e E a s t e r activities, go off to " K i n g L e a r . " Sat., 19th. H e a d of t h e R i v e r and R o s t r e v o r Sports p r o v i d e t h e day-scholars w i t h a p r o b l e m as to w h e r e to go. T h e b o a r d e r s h a v e t h e i r decision m a d e f o r them.

Friday, 25th. A n z a c Day. B o a r d e r s settled d o w n to really e a r n e s t h a r d ( ? ) study.

Sat., 26th. T h e b o a r d e r s s p r i n t e d six miles to a n d f r o m W a t e r F a l l Gully. T h e only regret was t h a t nobody had taken a camera!

Mon., 28th. E v e r y b o d y in a f e a r f u l p a n i c . E x a m s begin.

GIRLS.

Regrets, Claremont, for cuts.

Your lively lines just escaped falling into the hands of that terse fellow, Stop Press.—Ed. * Thank you for tossing back the ball!

SCHOOL HAPPENINGS AUG.-DEC., 1951 25th August, Saturday, Sports Day. O u r spirits d a m p e n e d w i t h t h e w e a t h e r , a n d t h o u g h we t u r n e d u p in f u l l f o r c e we w e r e e v e n t u a l l y w a s h e d out.

26th August, S u n d a y . T h e Sports are h e l d at last, w i t h W^ard r u n n i n g a w a y w i t h t h e shield.

3rd and 4th August.

T h e long-awaited P l a y is now on for two successive n i g h t s . H a v i n g b e e n in r e h e a r s a l f o r a year, it is as good as it p r o m i s e s — w e l l done, J u d y ! All p a r e n t s p r e s e n t , as t h e p a r t i c i p a n t s inc l u d e t h e w h o l e school.

29th August.

M a n y smiles as t h e b o a r d e r s d e p a r t f o r t h e hols. T h e south-east girls leave b e f o r e reports—lucky things!

18th September.

R e t u r n t o s c h o o l ; m u c h clatter, a n d c o m p a r i n g of news.

22nd September.

Fete—-a great success.

5th October.

L o n g week-end. T h r e e glorious days.

28th October.

T h e M a r i a n Congress t e r m i n a t e s in a procession t h r o u g h A d e l a i d e , e n d i n g at E l d e r Park.

C a r d i n a l G i l r o y gives a w o n d e r f u l speech, a n d everyone is very e n t h u s i a s t i c .

6th November.

Most i m p o r t a n t d a t e of t h e y e a r ?

T h e M e l b o u r n e C u p to-day. A l l school d i s r u p t e d at 2.30 p . m . " S i x p e n c e f o r a s w e e p ? " 20lh November.

At last t h e b r o a d blues* announced.

N e w l y - h o n o u r e d ones have m a n y h e a r t y congratulations. Well done!

27th November.

T h e F a t i m a s t a t u e at L o r e t o .

M a n y p r a y e r s b e f o r e we set off to o u r L a t i n exams.

J u b i l e e d i n n e r . M u c h " u n a c c u s t o m e d as I a m " w h e n it comes to speeches.

Prize-giving.

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o all c o n c e r n e d , a n d holidays.

A a n d B t e a m s win t h e b a s k e t b a l l shields.

LISSA MCLAUGHLIN, Leaving.

^Children of Mary Ribbons.

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DATES WITH A DIFFERENCE

Wed., 30th. W e b i d a t e a r f u l f a r e w e l l to M o t h e r General.

Thurs., 1st May. M a y D a y Procession. T h e Leavings and H o n o u r s r e g a r d e d t h e A l t a r as b e i n g particularly lovely, as t h e y s p e n t t h e m o r n i n g a r r a n g i n g the flowers, a n d w h a t a p e r f e c t day f o r t h e Procession !

T h e closing m o n t h s of 1951: 7th O c t o b e r : O u r a n n u a l Mission F e t e gave us a h a p p y , b u t busy S a t u r d a y a f t e r n o o n . O u r profits n o w r u n i n t o h u n d r e d s of p o u n d s , w h i c h are sent to t h e Missions in t h e Pacific a n d elsewhere. T h e Old Girls, as u s u a l , gave g e n e r o u s h e l p .

1st N o v e m b e r : S p o r t ' s D a y ! Lovely s u m m e r day, w i t h a breeze. " B l u e s " d e f e a t e d by 2 p o i n t s — o u r closest score f o r m a n y years. C h e e r s of encouragement for the "Golds".

1st D e c e m b e r : A n e n j o y a b l e evening in t h e school h a l l at a r e c i t a l b y Mrs. H a n s T r o n s e r ( b e t t e r k n o w n as t h e o p e r a t i c singer, Angela P a r s e l l e s ) .

Whether in E n g l i s h , I t a l i a n or G r e e k , she was d e l i g h t f u l . H e r a c c o m p a n i s t was M r . W e r n e r B a e r , C o n t r o l l e r of Music f o r t h e A.B.C., Sydney. D u r i n g an i n t e r v a l h e p l a y e d pieces by B r a h m s and F a u r e . W e e n j o y e d his p l a y i n g i m m e n s e l y .

3rd D e c e m b e r : W e k e p t u p L o r e t o D a y to-day, as we b r e a k u p on t h e 5th. J u b i l a r i a n s , because of t h e i r seven years at L o r e t o a n d t h e i r C h i l d of M a r y r i b b o n s , w e r e t h e c e n t r e of c e l e b r a t i o n at meals a n d r e c r e a t i o n . D e i r d r e B r o w n e d e f e a t e d Gwen M a y g e r in t h e singles c h a m p i o n s h i p , a n d D i e r d r e , w i t h Colleen B u r g i n , w o n t h e d o u b l e s ( t e n n i s ) . T h e usual p l a y in t h e e v e n i n g was very e n j o y a b l e .

5th D e c e m b e r : B r e a k - u p day, w i t h prizes, m a r k s a n d c u p s f o r sport' a n d m u s i c !

1952.

7th F e b r u a r y : School r e - o p e n s ; n e w girls t r y i n g to f e e l at h o m e ; m o r e seasoned ones viewing t h e p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r t h e f o u n d a t i o n s of t h e n e w b u i l d ing, a n d w o n d e r i n g h o w it c o u l d ever t u r n i n t o t h e p r o m i s e d block of up-to-date class-rooms.

8 t h F e b r u a r y : New p r e f e c t s a n n o u n c e d . W e voted f o r t h e m in t h e closing days of last year.

10th F e b r u a r y : G r e a t activity as m e n dig t h e foundations for the building.

11th F e b r u a r y : S p o r t s c a p t a i n s a n n o u n c e d — B l u e s (Valerie W a r d and Margaret Dunstan), Golds ( D e i r d r e B r o w n e and A n n Colless). Golds are a h e a d on points.

21st F e b r u a r y : T o t h e F e t e in aid of t h e F o u n d ling H o m e at W a i t a r a . W h e r e did all o u r m o n e y go? Besides a few little articles, we b r o u g h t h o m e sore f e e t ; still, )the f a t i g u e was in a good cause.

25th F e b r u a r y : Last year's Leaving Class, now very chic d e b u t a n t e s , c a m e to show themselves in t h e i r evening f r o c k s .

2nd M a r c h : H o m e S u n d a y ! T h e first weeks of the t e r m seem so l o n g !

7th M a r c h : W e w e r e d e e p l y i m p r e s s e d b y a lect u r e given by Miss C. Moffit,* w h o r e t u r n e d l a t e l y f r o m G e r m a n y , w h e r e she w o r k e d f o r years a m o n g Displaced Persons. I n t h e a u d i e n c e w e r e h e r two sisters, L a d y Sheila Coates Cross, a n d Miss M. Moffit. T h e y a r e Old Girls of C l a r e m o n t .

17th M a r c h : T r a d i t i o n a l c e l e b r a t i o n of St. Patrick's Day. S w i m m i n g at Roseville, cricket in t h e a f t e r n o o n , concert in t h e evening. O u r devoted o r c h e s t r a

Friday, 2nd. F i n a l Sports P r a c t i c e . W h o will be the victors?

Sat., 3rd. T h e 1952 Sports D a y d a w n s b r i g h t and sunny, f o r t h e first t i m e in f o u r years. " B a r r y " a n d " W a r d " t a k e t h e h o n o u r s f o r t h e day. " G o o d on you, M a r g a r e t a n d K a t h ! " Wed., 7th. T h r o u g h o u t t h e m o r n i n g the r a i n falls in torrents. H o w e v e r , t h e sun at last shines, a n d we all go off to t h e C o m b i n e d Sports.

Thurs., 8th. " O Causa n o s t r a e Laetitije." O n e t e r m over, a n d t h e good old h o l i d a y s once again.

Wed., 28th. B a c k at school f o r t h r e e m o n t h s h a r d work.

Mon., 2nd June. £45 was given by t h e p u p i l s on the occasion of t h e Mission F e t e .

Tues., 3rd.

T h e seniors e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y begin their a n n u a l R e t r e a t w i t h t h e 9 a.m. Mass c e l e b r a t e d

by F r . Leo. Thurs., 5th. T h e Debs, l o o k e d lovely.

Fri., 6th.

W e can t a l k again, a n d , m y goodness, now we m a k e u p f o r t h e past t h r e e days. T h e m a i n topics of c o n v e r s a t i o n — F a t h e r Leo, t h e Debs, a n d the f r e e week-end.

Tues., 10th.

A pleasant surprise after returning f r o m t h e f r e e week-end to find h a n g i n g in t h e school pictures of t h e Old Masters in b e a u t i f u l gold f r a m e s .

W h e n t h e f o l d i n g doors are o p e n , we f e e l very p r o u d of o u r small " A r t G a l l e r y . " Since we h a d b e e n told a b o u t t h e p a i n t e r s a n d h a d seen t h e i r p i c t u r e s at Art C l u b , we felt w e w e r e greeting old f r i e n d s when we saw Giotto's "St. F r a n c i s a n d t h e B i r d s " and " J e s u s a p p e a r s to M a r y M a g d a l e n " ; Fra Angelico's " A n n u n c i a t i o n , ' ' " C r u c i f i x i o n , " " N o l i M E T a n gere" a n d " A n g e l s " ; Fabriano's "Visit of t h e M a g i " ; Murillo's "Madonna and Child"; Raphael's Madonna of t h e C h a i r " a n d " G r a n d D u k e M a d o n n a " ; Bartolomeo's "Deposition f r o m the Cross"; Botticelli's " M a d o n n a and C h i l d " ; L e o n a r d o ' s " M o n a Lisa," "Last S u p p e r , " " H e a d of C h r i s t , " " H e a d of St. A n n e , " P o r t r a i t of L u c r e z i a C r i v e l l i " a n d " T h e M u s i c i a n " ; M i c h e l o Angelo's " H o l y F a m i l y " ; Carlo Dolci's " M a d o n n a a n d C h i l d " ; Carlo Maratta's " H o l y N i g h t " ; Boucher's " A n g e l a " and Sodoma's "St. Sebastian.' ' Sat., 21st. T e n s e l y t h e b o a r d e r s await t h e results of t h e A a n d B Basket-Bail m a t c h e s against S.A.C. F r o m a b o u t 5 o'clock every f a c e at M a r r y a t v i l l e is r a d i a n t . W e w o n ! T h e D e s t i n y C a k e p r o v i d e d an u p r o a r i o u s t i m e at tea.

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leader, D.B., lost t h e m u s i c j u s t b e f o r e t h e c o n c e r t .

F o u r t h Year p u p i l s d e l i g h t e d a n a u d i e n c e w i t h " T h e Man in t h e B o w l e r H a t . " 20th M a r c h : T w e n t y of us w e n t to h e a r W a l t e r Gieseking in t h e Sydney T o w n H a l l . It was a wond e r f u l evening a n d a m a r v e l l o u s concert.

Gieseking's p l a y i n g of Debussy was s o m e t h i n g to r e m e m ber forever.

21st M a r c h : F i r s t L i t e r a r y C l u b g a t h e r i n g f o r t h e First Division.

27th M a r c h : T h e Most Rev. D r . Lyons, A u x i l i a r y A r c h b i s h o p of Sydney, p a i d us a visit.

W e were very glad to h a v e a f e w w o r d s w i t h h i m .

29th M a r c h : " B " t e n n i s t e a m were successful in t h e i r first m a t c h .

2 n d A p r i l : Slazengers l e n t us t h e c o m p l e t e film of t h e Davis C u p , a n d also last year's c o m p e t i t i o n at Wimbledon.

Frank Sedgman inspired the keen tennis p l a y e r s t r e m e n d o u s l y .

5th A p r i l : A n i n t e r e s t i n g t a l k f r o m Mr. L y n d N a t h a n on E n g l i s h r o m a n t i c p o e t r y .

9th A p r i l : E a s t e r h o l i d a y s ! W i t h h o p e s of visiting t h e S y d n e y Show.

15th A p r i l : R e t u r n e d f r o m o u r E a s t e r b r e a k , a n d h a d to settle d o w n very q u i c k l y , as first t e r m exams, were seen a p p r o a c h i n g w i t h d e t e r m i n e d steps.

18th A p r i l : A n i n t e r e s t i n g e v e n i n g w i t h two Aust r a l i a n artists, Mr. J u s t i n O ' B r i e n a n d Mr. P e t e r D o d d . Mr. D o d d ' s c l e a r l e c t u r e on Design was a h e l p t o t h e A r t class. M r . O ' B r i e n , last year's winn e r of t h e B l a k e P r i z e , showed us some p a i n t i n g s by a class of boys h e teaches.

19th A p r i l : O u r t e n n i s t e a m s a n d " B " b a s k e t b a l l t e a m w e r e again victorious in t h e inter-school competition m a t c h e s .

23rd A p r i l : G r o a n s f r o m m a n y of us w h e n we h e a r d we w e r e to h a v e a l e c t u r e on M o d e r n A r t .

W e p r e p a r e d ourselves to b e p o l i t e l y b o r e d , a n d were a g r e e a b l y s u r p r i s e d t o find ourselves i n t e r e s t e d .

T h r o u g h [the k i n d n e s s of F r . M i c h a e l Scott, S.J., we h a d t h e l o a n of a dozen or m o r e p i c t u r e s f r o m t h e B l a k e P r i z e E x h i b i t i o n . F a t h e r gave a l e c t u r e on t h e m so t h a t t h e y g r a d u a l l y a c q u i r e d a m e a n i n g f o r us. W e are very g r a t e f u l to h i m .

30th A p r i l : W e a n t i c i p a t e d M a y D a y b y t h e u s u a l well-loved c e l e b r a t i o n s in, h o n o u r of O u r L a d y . W e h o p e not t o b e too careless d u r i n g h e r special m o n t h , w h i c h we are to s p e n d a w a y f r o m t h e a t m o s p h e r e of L o r e t o .

1st M a y : H o m e f o r t h e h o l i d a y s ! T h e clip-clop of P r i n c e a n d h i s cart on t h e c o n c r e t e r e m i n d s us, as we go to Mass, t h a t luggage is b e i n g collected to be t a k e n to t h e r a i l w a y station. P r o p e r l y l a b e l l e d , we h o p e — n o t half |to T a r e e a n d half t o Yass (as someone d i d ) .

T h i s i l l u s t r a t i o n shows P r i n c e a n d his cart, slightly idealised.

7th J u n e : A fine d a y a f t e r a good deal of r a i n , a n d LORETO B U S H L A N D ,

we go to t h e b u s h f o r a picnic. A l t h o u g h we h a v e gone t h r o u g h t h e gate h u n d r e d s of times, we go t h r o u g h once again w i t h a f e e l i n g of delicious ant i c i p a t i o n . A n d this is not just a walk, b u t a picnic.

D o w n a n a r r o w p a t h we pass Camel's R o c k , n a m e d by e a r l y g e n e r a t i o n s of N o r m a n h u r s t girls because of

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October 5 t h : S e n i o r Sports Day. G r e a t e x c i t e m e n t f o r all and keen rivalry between House Teams.

2 0 t h : C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to M.M. Aloysius on t h e K i n d e r g a r t e n S p o r t s ' A f t e r n o o n she a r r a n g e d .

2 5 t h : C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to t h e successful music candidates, especially A n n e B y r n e a n d M a r g a r e t S m i t h , w h o received t h e i r A. Mus. A. 2 8 t h : F e a s t of C h r i s t t h e King. About twenty c h i l d r e n f r o m t h e J u n i o r School m a d e t h e i r F i r s t Holy Communion.

November 5 t h : R u p e r t s w o o d E u c h a r i s t i c Festival (see page 72).

9 t h : M. J. Benignus's last F e a s t d a y at T o o r a k , t h o u g h we did n o t realise it at t h e t i m e .

Father K i n g i n t e r e s t e d us w i t h h i s t a l k on t h e Missions.

L a t e r , we all e n j o y e d " P r i d e a n d P r e j u d i c e . " At n i g h t t h e I n t e r . B o a r d e r s p r e s e n t e d " T h e Rivals," t h e n t h e Subs, k e p t us l a u g h i n g w i t h t h e i r c h a r a d e s .

1 7 t h : T h e O n e D a y R e t r e a t b y F a t h e r J. Doyle, S.J., was f o u n d most h e l p f u l , especially b y those leaving school.

18th: T h e history-making Rosary Demonstration at t h e M e l b o u r n e Cricket G r o u n d . O u r J u n i o r s f o r m e d an " O u r F a t h e r , " and t h e Seniors sang earnestly in t h e c h o i r .

2 0 t h : F a t h e r P e y t o n , " T h e R o s a r y P r i e s t , " impressed us d e e p l y w i t h h i s talk a f t e r Mass.

21st: A " n e v e r - t o - b e - f o r g o t t e n " d a y f o r thirty-six

Since we sent o u r last r e p o r t to t h e m a g a z i n e , we have h a d a b u s y a n d e v e n t f u l year.

July 16th: Seniors went to St. P a t r i c k ' s C a t h e d r a l f o r a Mass in h o n o u r of O u r L a d y of Mt. C a r m e l .

26th: T h a n k s to F a t h e r P. D o h e r t y , S.J., a considerable n u m b e r of Seniors a n d J u n i o r s j o i n e d t h e Pioneer T e m p e r a n c e Society. If fidelity to w e a r i n g the badge m a y be t a k e n as an i n d i c a t i o n , we should say that all are most f a i t h f u l to t h e i r obligations.

August 15th: A great d a y f o r some — t h e i r first Communion Day. 18th: M o t h e r S u p e r i o r ' s F e a s t d a v . W e each presented h e r w i t h a k n i t t e d g a r m e n t f o r t h e p o o r .

Afterwards, we e n j o y e d t h e films " D o n Bosco" a n d "The C o r o n a t i o n of P i u s X I I . " 25th: M i d d l e School Dog Show, in aid of o u r Mission F e t e (see P a g e 6 2 ) . Besides b e i n g very e n j o y able, t h e a f t e r n o o n p r o v e d a financial success.

29th: "Captains' Courageous." Proceeds for the Y.C.S. f u n d s . M a n y showed traces of tears at t h e end of t h e film.

September 21st: 1952 Mission F e t e (see P a g e 7 4 ) .

27th: Second T e r m Merit P r i z e . " T h e S e a r c h . " No c o m m e n t s n e e d e d . the

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Then past N a m e s Cave, w i t h all t h e initials cut t h e r e , to B u t t e r c u p H i l l a n d t h e S p h i n x . T h e hills, w i t h their rocks and f e r n s , are p a r t of o u r school life, a n d we shall always r e m e m b e r t h e m .

13th J u n e : M o t h e r A n t o i n e t t e ' s Feast.

Our chief c e l e b r a t i o n was t h e p r o d u c t i o n of plays for h e r e n t e r t a i n m e n t . W e did o u r own p r o d u c i n g .

T h e I n t e r m e d i a t e s pleased a n d astonished us all by their i n t e r e s t i n g C h i n e s e p l a y .

22nd J u n e : T h e C o r p u s C h r i s t i procession t h r o u g h the Convent g r o u n d s . It seems to grow each year.

This y e a r t h e r e were priests f r o m m a n y centres,

chiefly Jesuits, R e d e m p t o r i s t s , D o m i n i c a n s , Carm e l i t e s a n d Passionists—all w e a r i n g t h e i r distinctive habits. T h e last B e n e d i c t i o n was given f r o m t h e b e a u t i f u l l y d e c o r a t e d a l t a r oil t h e f r o n t v e r a n d a h , w h i l e t h e p e o p l e k n e l t on t h e drive a n d t h e lawns.

W e sang t h e T e D e u m — G r e g o r i a n in t h r e e p a r t s .

As we go to press, we a r e now looking f o r w a r d to M o t h e r GeneraTs visit on t h e 3rd J u l y .

W e find we did not m a k e a note of t h e i n t e r e s t i n g films we h a v e every t e r m .

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L O R E T O T h i s was a gracious gesture on t h e p a r t of Sir Dallas Brookes, a n d one t h a t we a p p r e c i a t e d v e r y m u c h .

June 4 t h : Second T e r m begins.

"The Red Danube" was chosen f o r t h e M e r i t P r i z e next day, a n d was received w i t h great e n t h u s i a s m .

1 3 t h : F a t h e r C o n q u e s t m a d e his a n n u a l e x a m i n a tion in C h r i s t i a n D o c t r i n e , a n d seemed well pleased w i t h us. W e are now on t h e eve of o u r a n n u a l retreat.

M a y we r e s p o n d generously to t h e graces t h a t are in store f o r us all.

T h i s t e r m , we said a sad f a r e w e l l to our C h a p l a i n , t h e R e v e r e n d J. S m i t h , S.J., w h o h a s l e f t us for Sydney. W e w a n t to t h a n k h i m very m u c h f o r his m a n y k i n d n e s s e s a n d his u n f a i l i n g interest in all our activities, a n d we p r a y t h a t his M i s s i o n a r y t o u r m a y soon be over, so t h a t h e will b e w i t h us again.

of us who were consecrated to O u r L a d y — a new school r e c o r d .

December 9 t h : T h e K i n d e r g a r t e n Concert was o u t s t a n d i n g .

1 1 t h : J u h i l i a r i a n s c r o w n e d to t h e peels of t h e trad i t i o n a l hells.

1 3 t h : D i s t r i b u t i o n of prizes, " H o l i d a y H y m n , " " E v e n Song," t h e n s o r r o w f u l good-byes, at least, on t h e p a r t of thosG leaving.

1952 February 1 0 t h : Past P u p i l s ' R e u n i o n . T h e n u n s w e r e pleased to see so m a n y f a m i l i a r faces, old a n d new.

1 1 t h : A n n e B y r n e leaves f o r M a r y ' s M o u n t Novitiate. M a y she b e very h a p p y in h e r vocation.

12th: R e t u r n t o school. W e miss M.M. B e n i g n u s , b u t h o p e t h a t M.M. A s s u m p t a will b e h a p p y a m o n g us. U s u a l F i r s t Day Procession. Seniors a p p r e c i ated " H e n r y V . " March 1 5 t h : M a r i a n Festival at " W l i i t e f r i a r s , " M i t c h a m ; t h e f o r t y L o r e t o r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s were v e r y i m p r e s sive.

1 7 t h : L o r e t o , j o i n e d by G e n a z z a n o a n d Vaucluse, sang t h e Missa C a n t a t a at t h e C a t h e d r a l .

2 5 t h : J o Little j o i n s A n n e B y r n e in M a r y ' s M o u n t .

W e are p r o u d of o u r P o s t u l a n t s a n d Novices, a n d h o p e s o m e o n e will c a r r y on t h e t r a d i t i o n t h i s year.

2 9 t h : T h e long-awaited t r i p to M a r y ' s M o u n t .

M o t h e r s M. A s s u m p t a , Rosa a n d P e t e r were entert a i n e d by c o m m u n i t y singing en r o u t e .

All w e r e sorry w h e n t h e t i m e c a m e to go h o m e . It was u n a n i m o u s l y agreed to be a s u p e r b day.

3 0 t h : T e m p e r a n c e M e e t i n g at t h e C a t h e d r a l H a l l , a n d f a r e w e l l concert f o r F a t h e r D o h e r t y .

A pril 9-16th: E a s t e r vacation. N o r e m a r k s n e e d e d .

24tli: C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o M a r y A n n D w y e r , H e a d of t h e School, B o a r d e r s ' P r e f e c t s : M o y a Cullity, J u d y Maher, Elisabeth Cahir, Lilian Whiting, and C a r o l e B o w e n , a n d Day-scholar P r e f e c t s : M a r y M e e h a n , C h r i s t i n e M c K e n z i e , Gillian G o u l d i n g , A s t r i d Meier, a n d M a r y B y r n e .

28th-30th: Q u a r a n t Ore. F o r t h e first t i m e in t h e h i s t o r y of this house, r a i n a n d w i n d f o r c e d t h e procession to b e h e l d indoors. T h e n e w Velco a m p l i f y ing system r e m a i n e d u n u s e d .

May 1st: R a i n again p r e v e n t e d O u r Lady's Procession.

C h i l d r e n of M a r y in cloaks a n d veils, h o l d i n g l i g h t e d candles, f o r m e d a G u a r d of H o n o u r a r o u n d t h e M a y Altar, while Mary Ann crowned Our Lady.

2 n d : F a t h e r H . J o h n s t o n , S.J., visited T o o r a k .

8th L o r e t o Ball.

T h e "Debs" paid their traditional visit to see t h e n u n s . All were d e l i g h t e d w i t h t h e i r g r a c e f u l curtsies.

1 1 t h : Y.C.S. G e n e r a l Meeting.

1 5 t h : W e were all v e r y i m p r e s s e d w i t h t h e wond e r f u l film, " M a d a m C u r i e . " 2 5 t h : T h e E m p i r e Y o u t h M a r c h , at w h i c h L o r e t o was well r e p r e s e n t e d .

Six of us were chosen to b r o a d c a s t t h e message to t h e Q u e e n t h r o u g h 3UZ.

SPORTS NOTES, JUNE, 1951-1952 T h e Second T e r m of 1951 was h i g h l i g h t e d by m a n y brilliantly-executed basketball matches, among w h i c h t h a t against Sienna Convent stands out most p r o m i n e n t l y of all. W e also p l a y e d exciting games against Sacre Coeur, G e n a z z a n o , St. C a t h e r i n e ' s , Lauriston, Kilbreda, and Shelford. T h e " A " team m e m b e r s w e r e : Sheila M a h o n , J u d y O ' B r i e n , Moya Cullity, J a c q u e l i n e H a y d e n , J o Little, Sylvia B u r k e , a n d M a r g o t Belleville, a n d t h e y are to b e congratulated on t h e n u m e r o u s successes of t h e season.

On O c t o b e r 5th we h a d o u r A n n u a l Sports Day. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to St. G e r t r u d e ' s f o r its n a r r o w win over St. T h e r e s e ' s f o r t h e C u p . St. T h e r e s e ' s won t h e Senior T e n n i s , B a s k e t b a l l , Goal T h r o w i n g and M i d d l e School F l a g Race.

St. G e r t r u d e ' s won t h e Senior S o f t b a l l , Senior F l a g Race, M i d d l e School R o u n d e r s , a n d Goal T h r o w i n g .

St. T h e r e s e ' s a n d St. Michael's tied f o r t h e M i d d l e School T e n n i s .

D u r i n g T h i r d T e r m , b a s k e t b a l l gave p l a c e to tennis a n d s o f t b a l l once again. T h e u n d e r 15 t e a m lost b y one g a m e to St. C a t h e r i n e ' s , b u t d e f e a t e d Melb o u r n e G r a m m a r . T h e " A " t e a m m a t c h against St. C a t h e r i n e ' s e n d e d in a d r a w , a n d we lost t h e " A " s o f t b a l l to K i l b r e d a , 9-6.

T h e first s p o r t i n g e x c i t e m e n t f o r 1952 was t h e election of t h e T e n n i s a n d Sports' C a p t a i n s .

Tennis Captain: Judy Maher.

St. T h e r e s e ' s C a p t a i n : C h r i s t i n e M c K e n z i e , ViceC a p t a i n : Moya Cullity, St. Michael's C a p t a i n : M a r y M e e h a n , V i c e - C a p t a i n : J a c q u e l i n e H a y d e n , St. Gertrude's Captain: J u d y O'Brien, Vice-Captain: Mary A n n Dwyer.

O n M a r c h 11th we h a d o u r first v i c t o r y f o r t h e year, Avhen we p l a y e d St. C a t h e r i n e ' s and d e f e a t e d t h e m 31-25. T h e " A " m a t c h against L a u r i s t o n h a d to remain unfinished.

But " A " and " B " teams d e f e a t e d t h e Old Girls 67-32. I n t h e m a t c h against M.C.E.G.G.S. t h e " A " t e a m lost, b u t t h e u n d e r 15's won.

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too eager to e x p l o r e the cloisters, m u s e u m s a n d classrooms, a n d too a n x i o u s to see t h e n u n s a n d novices to c o n c e n t r a t e u p o n s p o r t .

On A p r i l 5th, we h a d a most exciting s o f t h a l l match against K i l h r e d a , w h e n t h e " A ' s " lost 5-6, b u t the " B ' s " won 5-4, a n d w h e n on t h e 22nd we p l a y e d tennis against t h e P r e s e n t a t i o n Convent, W i n d s o r , for the first time, t h e " B ' t e a m again r e d e e m e d us by w i n n i n g 32-16. W e also p l a y e d G e n a z z a n o a n d Sacre Coeur, w i n n i n g t h e f o r m e r a n d losing t h e latter.

We are n o w a b o u t to b e g i n t h e b a s k e t b a l l m a t c h e s for t h e year, a n d h a v e f u l l c o n f i d e n c e in o u r splendid t e a m . W e s h o u l d l i k e to t h a n k Miss P o r t e r f o r her p a t i e n t c o a c h i n g in o u r b a s k e t b a l l and s o f t b a l l , and f o r t h e great interest she takes in all o u r sporting activities.

JUDY MAHER, Toorak.

of W a r d , J a n i c e M a r t i n , c a p t a i n of M c G r a t h , Denise Brazel, c a p t a i n of M u l h a l l , a n d M a r g a r e t Q u i n n as c a p t a i n of B a r r y . Sports p r a c t i c e was fitted in bet w e e n tennis a n d s o f t b a l l times. A l l t h e girls w e r e very eager a n d e n t h u s i a s t i c a b o u t p r a c t i s i n g .

T h e w e a t h e r on t h e 3rd of May, w h i c h was sports day, was q u i t e a c o n t r a s t to t h e y e a r b e f o r e . T h e sun was s h i n i n g and a cool breeze m a d e it r e a l l y delightf u l . E v e r y o n e was u n a n i m o u s in d e c l a r i n g it was t h e best sports day ever.

We w e r e h o n o u r e d by t h e presence of His Grace t h e A r c h b i s h o p a n d t h e J e s u i t F a t h e r s f r o m Norwood.

T h e p r o c e d u r e of t h e d a y was t h e c u p events, t h e m a r c h past a n d t h e h o u s e events. O n e of t h e most a m u s i n g events was t h e p r e f e c t s race, w h i c h was won

by Claire Grey. T w o o t h e r events w h i c h n e e d special m e n t i o n , a n d w h i c h were greatly e n j o y e d by t h e spect a t o r s were t h e boys' f o o t b a l l a n d t h e senior novelty race. T h e m o s t s p e c t a c u l a r events of t h e a f t e r n o o n was t h e m a r c h past, w h i c h was again j u d g e d b y Bi'other S t e p h e n s o n , and was w o n by W a r d House.

T h e r e was k e e n c o m p e t i t i o n a m o n g all houses in t h e house e v e n t s ; t h e victorious t e a m this y e a r was B a r r y H o u s e . B r i d g e t C l a r k s o n won t h e senior c u p , f o r t h e second t i m e , J o a n A r e n d the j u n i o r c u p , a n d J e n n y Fitzgerald the juvenile cup.

A f t e r n o o n tea was served to t h e visitors b y t h e senior girls, a n d t h e n e w l y - c o n s t r u c t e d T u c k S h o p was a great h e l p to t h e m o t h e r s w h o p r o v i d e d it.

W h e n all events w e r e finished, t h e houses m a r c h e d on lo t h e t e n n i s courts, f o r w h i c h prizes were again distributed by Father Dando.

MARGARET QUINN, Leaving Honours.

MARRYATVILLE SPORT, 1951-1952 SPORTS

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It was A u g u s t 24th, 1951, t h e evening b e f o r e o u r sports day, a n d we anxiously w a t c h e d the d a r k clouds g a t h e r i n g in t h e west. H o w e v e r , a f t e r a restless n i g h t , we a w o k e to find t h a t t h e w e a t h e r was fine, b u t cloudy.

W e did not, however, let t h i s d a m p e n o u r spirits, and everyone b e g a n to m a k e p r e p a r a t i o n s , w i t h great vigour a n d e n t h u s i a s m . The d o r m i t o r y looked a gay spectacle with the l o n g line of b l u e tunics a n d various coloured blouses, a f t e r b e i n g pressed.

D i n n e r over, all (dressed in h o u s e colours) gradually m a d e t h e i r w a y to t h e p l a y g r o u n d .

House places w e r e d i s t i n g u i s h e d by t h e i r respective flags, Blue f o r W a r d , Gold f o r B a r r y , R e d f o r M c G r a t h and M a u v e f o r M u l h a l l . At h a l f - p a s t one m a n y of the visitors h a d a r r i v e d , a n d t h e first race was r u n .

However, a f t e r t h e r u n n i n g of a few races t h e d a r k clouds w h i c h h a d f o r s o m e t i m e looked t h r e a t e n i n g burst f o r t h in t o r r e n t i a l r a i n . B o t h c h i l d r e n a n d onlookers q u i c k l y sought s h e l t e r in t h e c h a l e t a n d under t h e v e r a n d a h s .

A f t e r some time, as t h e r e was n o sign of t h e r a i n lifting, it was d e c i d e d to p o s t p o n e t h e sports u n t i l t h e next day. A f t e r n o o n tea was served u n d e r difficult circumstances b y t h e m o t h e r s a n d seniors. W h e n t h e crowd h a d dispersed, t h e b o a r d e r s , w i t h v a r i o u s coverings over t h e i r h e a d s , b r o u g h t t h e c h a i r s u n d e r cover.

However, next d a y d a w n e d clear and fine, and t h e sports were h e l d t h a t a f t e r n o o n . T h e victors of t h e day were t h e m e m b e r s of W o r d House, w h i c h won t h e most p o i n t s a n d also t h e M a r c h Past. B r o t h e r Stephenson, f r o m C.B.C., j u d g e d t h e M a r c h . T h e Senior Cup was won by B r i d g e t Clarkson, and t h e J u n i o r Cup by M a u r e e n Carroll. T h e J u v e n i l e C u p went to Deirdre O ' L o u g h l i n . T h i s m o m e n t o u s sports day was brought to a close w i t h prize-giving; t h e prizes were d i s t r i b u t e d b y F a t h e r D a n d o , S.J. This y e a r we d e c i d e d to h o l d o u r sports d a y at t h e end of t h e first t e r m ; t h e c a p t a i n s a n d vice-captains were elected e a r l y in t h e y e a r ; K a t h P i c k , as c a p t a i n

BASKETBALL T h e 1951 b a s k e t b a l l season o p e n e d w i t h M a r g a r e t S h a n a h a n b e i n g u n a n i m o u s l y elected c a p t a i n of t h e A t e a m , R o s e m a r y W a r d , of t h e B, Creina K r a u s e , of t h e C, a n d P a t r i c i a Clota, of t h e D. T h e A a n d B t e a m s won shields.

A r a i n y d a y o p e n e d t h e first m a t c h of t h e season against S.A.C. H o w e v e r , we p l a y e d on a n d at t h e e n d of t h e day b o t h o u r t e a m s w e r e victorious, t h e B's w i n n i n g b y t h e n a r r o w m a r g i n of 1 goal. T h e n e x t m a t c h , against C a b r a , again p r o v e d t h e A a n d B t e a m s ' s t a m i n a , t h i s t i m e w i n n i n g b y a m o r e convincing n u m b e r of goals.

T h e r e t u r n m a t c h w i t h C a b r a was u n f o r t u n a t e f o r t h e B's, as t h e y lost by five goals, t h u s t h e y could not (like t h e A's) say t h e y went t h r o u g h t h e season undefeated.

T h e d e c i d i n g m a t c h against S.A.C. was e x t r e m e l y exciting f o r t h e o n l o o k e r s as well as the players. Spectators f r o m b o t h school l i n e d t h e courts, w i t h each girl h o p i n g h e r t e a m w o u l d win.

At t h e e n d of t h e m a t c h e s L o r e t o was on top, and Rev. F r . Gleeson p r e s e n t e d t h e c a p t a i n s of b o t h t e a m s w i t h t h e i r shields a m i d m u c h c h e e r i n g and excitement.

KATHLEN PICK, Leaving.

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given to h e r b y t h e l e a d e r of t h e Y.C.S. Mission G r o u p on o u r b e h a l f .

Sports D a y was a p p r o a c h i n g , a n d as Mother-Gene r a l could n o t stay f o r t h e r e a l day, we p u t on a m o c k Sports D a y f o r h e r , w h i c h we are sure s h e t h o r o u g h l y enjoyed.

O n t h e d a y of h e r d e p a r t u r e — t h e 30th A p r i l — she s p o k e to t h e Leavingsi a n d H o n o u r s , a n d personally said good-bye to e a c h m e m b e r of t h e class.

Six o'clock c a m e , a n d t h e b o a r d e r s l i n e d t h e drive to say a last f a r e w e l l .

As t h e t a x i d i s a p p e a r e d t h r o u g h t h e gate, we c o u l d n o t h e l p f e e l i n g t h a t a very d e a r f r i e n d h a d gone away.

CLAIRE GREY, HELEN DEVITT, Marryatville.

BALL

T o w a r d s t h e e n d of t h e second t e r m , t e n n i s racquets reappear. T h e enthusiasts disregard the courts l i n e d f o r b a s k e t b a l l a n d t h e absence of nets, a n d b y t h e t i m e h o l i d a y s a r e h e r e m a n y of o u r stars are b a c k to t h e i r first t e r m f o r m . T h e last f e w m a t c h e s to decide t h e shield sinners* a r e p l a y e d in t h e last t e r m .

E v e n those w h o do n o t p l a y in t h e t e a m s seem v e r y k e e n ; t h e sound of balls against t h e green b o a r d res o u n d t h r o u g h t h e g r o u n d s at r e c r e a t i o n t i m e . T h e c o m p e t i t i o n f o r t h e " f r i e n d l y " t e a m s is almost as k e e n as t h a t f o r t h e c o m p e t i t i v e teams.

T h e t e n n i s coach, Mr. S c h w a r t z , finds his classes very well a t t e n d e d b y j u n i o r s a n d seniors alike. H e m u s t b e v e r y p a t i e n t to e n d u r e t h o s e h o t d a y s at Marryatville, w h i c h are e n l i v e n e d only b y t h e s t r e a m of pupils.

T h i s y e a r t h e A t e a m h a s h i g h h o p e s of c l a i m i n g t h e shield f o r L o r e t o .

W i t h i n t h e last two years, s o f t b a l l h a s b e e n one of o u r s p o r t i n g activities. As yet, t h e c o m p e t i t i o n in t h i s g a m e h a s n o t gone m u c h f u r t h e r t h a n interh o u s e m a t c h e s . T h e e n t h u s i a s m f o r s o f t b a l l is p a r t i c u l a r l y k e e n a m o n g t h e seniors, w h o c a n n o t always find a v a c a n t c o u r t f o r t e n n i s ! W i t h i n a fewyears we h o p e t h a t L o r e t o will be a m o n g t h e schools p l a y i n g inter-school s o f t b a l l .

DENISE BRAZEL, Leaving, Marryatville.

MEETING OF AUSTRALIANS T o d a y we h a d a visit f r o m one of t h e six Jesuits w h o c a m e f r o m A u s t r a l i a to t a k e over t h e H a g a r i b a g h Mission. I t was F a t h e r M o o r e ; h e was h e r e to tea, a n d e i g h t of us, A u s t r a l i a n s , e n t e r t a i n e d h i m .

H e r e , in D a r j e e l i n g , a r e M.M. T h e c l a a n d d e Sales Conway, M.M. A l a c o q u e N i c h o l s o n , M.M. Aloysius S m i t h , M.M. J o a n R e m u s a n d M.M. A n t o i n e t t e H u g h e s . M.M. Colmcille P a y n e a n d myself a r e t h e h o l i d a y - m a k e r s . W e all e n j o y e d o u r t a l k w i t h F a t h e r Moore. H e said h e was q u i t e s u r p r i s e d to find w h a t L o r e t o in I n d i a is a n d does, as v e r y l i t t l e is k n o w n of it in A u s t r a l i a . P e r h a p s if we a d v e r t i s e d ourselves m o r e we w o u l d get m o r e p o s t u l a n t s . W e cert a i n l y n e e d t h e m . I k n o w you say you n e e d t h e m at h o m e , too, b u t I n d i a h a s strong p a g a n influences to c o u n t e r a c t s Loreto (I.B.V.M.), Darjeeling.

10th October, 1951.

[*Evidently a Marryatville custom!—Ed.]

MOTHER-GENERAL A p r i l was a very i m p o r t a n t m o n t h f o r L o r e t o , M a r r y a t v i l l e . It was d u r i n g this m o n t h t h a t we received a v e r y d i s t i n g u i s h e d v i s i t o r — M o t h e r - G e n e r a l .

It was t h e first t i m e f o r several y e a r s t h a t we h a d t h e p l e a s u r e of e n t e r t a i n i n g such an i m p o r t a n t personage.

M o t h e r - G e n e r a l a r r i v e d on T u e s d a y , A p r i l 16th, a n d , as t h e p u p i l s were still c e l e b r a t i n g E a s t e r w i t h t h e e x t r a day's h o l i d a y given in h e r h o n o u r , she was given a w a r m w e l c o m e b y t h e N u n s .

W e d n e s d a y saw t h e c h i l d r e n b a c k at school. T h e b o a r d e r s , h o w e v e r , r e t u r n e d t h e p r e v i o u s n i g h t , so t h a t t h e y could sing t h e Mass c e l e b r a t e d by His G r a c e t h e A r c h b i s h o p , w h o c a m e o u t f o r t h e occasion.

L a t e r , M o t h e r - G e n e r a l visited t h e school h a l l , w h e r e every c h i l d f r o m L e a v i n g H o n o u r s d o w n was anxiously a n d excitedly w a i t i n g t o see h e r . T h e H e a d P r e f e c t graciously p r e s e n t e d h e r w i t h a sheaf of b e a u t i f u l flowers.

M o t h e r - G e n e r a l t a l k e d to us f o r some m i n u t e s , a n d c o m p l i m e n t e d us on t h e lovely b l u e of o u r u n i f o r m s .

T h e n , she d e l i g h t e d all b y saying we could h a v e an extra hour's recreation.

A w e e k l a t e r , M o t h e r - G e n e r a l s p o k e to us a b o u t t h e L o r e t o Missions, a n d t o l d some of t h e a m u s i n g incid e n t s she h a d h a d d u r i n g h e r visits t o t h e v a r i o u s missions. V e r y a p p r o p r i a t e l y , a c h e q u e of £20 was

ON T H E INVOCATION, " H E A R T OF JESUS, DESIRE OF T H E EVERLASTING HILLS." Oh, did those hills in ages past Yearn for Thy coming, Holy One? And did they lift their peaks, upstretched In pleading to the sun ?

And did they stir in eager hope Changing their form through countless years?

And was the mourning wind their cry, And was the rain their tears?

Prophets and kings had longed to see The beauty of Thine upturned face; But spurning pomp, Thou camst as child, The humblest of our race.

Fulness of grace and fulness of time Came together that Christmas morn, For in a cave of the ancient hills The Son of God was born.

—M. Sydney

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LORETO C O N V E N T , KIRRIBILLI, SENIOR SCHOOL PREFECTS (Bottom Left) BACK R O W :

M. H e n d r i k s , H . Pfafflin, P. Lohan, B. Cork ( H e a d ) , N.

N.S.W.

Le Lievre, H . Barlow,

M. L a m e r a n d ,

V.

Stubbs.

C A R D I N A L CUP T E N N I S TEAM (Top Centre) Nea Le Lievre, J u d y Ryan, Lorraine Hogan, Helene Pfafflin

(Captain).

5th Y E A R ( T o p L e f t ) B A C K R O W : M. Hendriks, G. Peck, M. Roche, B. Cork, M. L a m e r a n d .

S E C O N D R O W : V. Stubbs, H . Barlow, M. H o l a h a n , A. McNally.

T H I R D R O W : H . Pfafflin, M. Clancy, M. O'Loughlin, N. Le Lievre, M. Begbie, R. Flynn, P. Lohan.

F O U R T H R O W : J. Nowlan. P. Bartlett, M. Bergin, H . Davis, P. Burges.

A B S E N T : J . Schwarz, M. Hurley.

4th YEAR (Top Right) B A C K R O W : L. Dubravcic, N. Morris, J. Shaw, R. Ferguson, L. Bo land, J. Fane, M. L o n e r a g a n .

S E C O N D R O W : M. Vetter, M. Swinton, V. Holmes, K. Lohan, M. Beasely, P. Corbett.

T H I R D R O W ' : M. Cunningham, E. Sideway, A. Nevill, A. Edghill.

F R O N T R O W : Y. Matthews, D. Westhoff, R. Hayes, G. Larri, B. May. A B S E N T : A. W a t e r f o r d .

3rd YEAR (Bottom Right) BACK R O W : P. Davis, L. Landers, W . Mannix, A. Desmarchelier, H . Flynn, L. Hendriks, M. Sullivan, G. Lowe, M. McGrath.

S E C O N D R O W : S. Musitz-Deseo, F. Sandilands, L. H o g a n , M. A r m s t r o n g , V. Stewart, K. Sullivan, B. Felton, L. Adams, N. Walsh, J. Johnston, A. Lamb, J. Ryan, J. M c E n c r o e .

T H T R D R O W : C. Pennington, L. Ritchard, A. Leonard, A. de Meur, M. Wilthew, A. St. Clair, M. Drew, V. W e b e r , A .Fisher, A. Firth.

F R O N T R O W : J. McColl, H . Dawson, A. Buckley, J. Raper, D. Bray, I'. M c M a h o n , C. D u g a r d .

SECOND YEAR BACK R O W : C. P a p w o r t h , T. O r c h a r d , S. Donegan, M. McMillan, B\ Cavvley, V. Standen, A. H e g e r t y , N. Byron, B. Eagles, H . K e n n y .

S E C O N D R O W : C. O ' R e g a n , Y. Lamerand, B. Donaldson, J. Armstrong, H . Byfield P. Clayton. M. Hine, B. Chapman, G, F e r g u s o n , C. B r a n d t , B. Taylor.

THIRD ROW: B. Underwood, P. Perrottet, B. Gale, M. Hogan, P. Seery. C. Bryant, G. Glaser, H. Ball, J. Thomas, D. Wedderburn.

FRONT ROW: M. Crowley, T. Bull. R. Gillan, J. Gillan. K. E g a n - L e e . B. Ryan, K. Shiels, E. Byrne, J. Cooper.

A B S E N T : A. M c E n a l l y .

FIRST YEAR B A C K R O W : C. Kelly, H . Reilly, J . Murray, J. Casey, J. Shaw, L. Cronin, K. Collins, D. A r r a n d .

SECOND ROW: M. Newnham, G. Crampton, A. Pullen, J. Ford, J . F r a s e r , M. Monahan, 1 F . Livermore, J. Cunningham.

T H I R D ROW : C. Dwyer, D. D o h e r t y , M. Sullivan, C. Hulls. J. Simpson, F. Burke, A. Crowley, E. Keane, S. Keane.

FOURTH R O W : J. Comrie-Thompson, T. Barrett, P. Roche, J. R y a n , V. Bradley, M. McCaffrey, S. Collins, J. Purcell, M. O ' G o r m a n , V. Burns. ^ FRONT ROW: K. Nevill, G. M c E v o y , P. f j f ^ Barlow, M. Dwyer, P. M c G r a t h , S. Balding, G. Stewart.

S I X T H CLASS BACK R O W : P. Schoen, G. H o c k e y . E Shiels, R. Leach. P. Kelly.

S E C O N D R O W : B. D u g a r d , K. Harrison A. Bakewell, P. Cook.

R. Lund, M Cavanagh, E . Purcell, I.. Sullivan, L Dusselrlorp.

THIRD ROW: H . M c G o w a n , V. Green away, S. Laiikin, A. Bull, C. Morris B. Power, D. Bray, S. M a g n e y .

FRONT ROW: B. M c E n c r o e , S. Hartigan D. H o l a h a n , J . J o r d a n , A. H a r t i g a n , C Nolan, M. E g a n - L e e , F . T i m m o n y .

F I F T H CLASS BACK ROW': J. D u c k w o r t h - B a r k e r , M. Prendergast, A. Dynon, P . Coleman, J .

O'Gorman, M. Tracy, P. Felton, S. Hyde, K. Barlow, C. Bryant, J. H e n r y .

S E C O N D R O W : R. Barrett, A. Hockey, A. Marshall, S. Burke, J . Balding, J . Gilbertson, A. Madden, B. Bain, B. P o w e r , J. Byrne, M. P e r r o t t e t .

F R O N T R O W : T. Hendriks, B. A. Cahill, A. M c D e r m o t t , R. Tate, R. Casey, K .

Davidson, J. Hamilton, S. Chadwick, M. Fitzpatrick, M. Ritchard.

A B S E N T : M. Donnelly.

LORETO C O N V E N T , KIRRIBILLI, N.S.W.

LORETO C O N V E N T , K I R R I B I L L I ,

N.S.W.

JUNIOR SCHOOL FOURTH CLASS ( B o t t o m L e f t ) B A C K ROW 1 : M. Laws, R. B a t e m a n , D . O'Brien, L. W a n g m a n n , G. Leach, T. Rowley.

S E C O N D R O W : P. Stavenhagen, P. Flynn. C. Burke, M. Schofield, L. W u b b e , S. Ball, A. Williams.

FRONT ROW: P. H a r d y m a n , D. McCaffrey, M. Walsh, J. H a r d i m a n , J. Tooti, P. P r e n d e r g a s t .

THIRD CLASS (Top L e f t ) BACK R O W : M. Power, M. Hanlon, D. Burke, A. Tiernan, C. Cansdell, M. O ' M a r a , M. W a r d .

S E C O N D R O W : J. O ' H a n l o n , B. Bateman, M. H o n n e r , E. Bartlett, S. D u r a n t , M. Gargan, E. Sullivan, T . McCaffrey, G. Demeulmeester, G. M c G r a t h .

THIRD ROW: A. Rolfe, A. Pellegrino, A. M. Dwyer, C. Allen. A. Reilly, M. Scott.

FRONT R O W : S. A r m s t r o n g , B. Walsh, II. Lowery, R. Wattel, P. Kelly, H . Crampton, C. Inglis, V. McEvoy, M. Clarke.

SECOND CLASS ( T o p Right) B A C K R O W : M. Cansdell, P. Sideway, N. Byrne, D. J o h n s t o n , P. O ' B r i e n .

S E C O N D R O W : K. Tracy, E. Simpson, C. Maguey, M. McGinty, G. Hickey.

F R O N T R O W : P. Holmes, M. Hayes, S. Bleyer.

FIRST CLASS & I N F A N T S ( B o t t o m Right) BACK R O W : T. Comrie-Thompson, M. O'Reilly.

SECOND FRONT

ROW: ROW:

K. Ashbolt, N. H a r p e r ,

P.

J. T h o m p s o n ,

Buckley,

M. Burke,

S. H u m p h r i e s ,

R. Cansdell,

F. Sidaway,

D.

M. Courtenay,

Hewitson,

M. Campey,

Laws, E.

S. Stokes,

F.

K. H a r t i g a n , C. Cahill, E . Shaw, M. N a n c a r r o w , M. Allen, Matthews,

C.

Tully,

Gilbertson,

P.

Collins,

C. R.

Campey, Clarke,

J.

Walsh,

D. Plasto, A.

BOYS (Middle Right) B A C K R O W : T. Michell. M. Craddock, J. F l y n n , B. May, M. F a y , L . Cavarelle.

S E C O N D R O W : P. Hicks, R. Chisholm, T. Dusseldorp, B. H o r a n , R. Williams. A. Ball, H .

T H I R D R O W : I. H o n n e r , M. H a r d i m a n , D. Williams, R. Raper, M. Abbott, R. Carter.

F R O N T R O W : B. H u n t .

Holden.

E.

Buckley,

McLuckie.

This

Australia

LINES FROM AN AEROPLANE (Above the Gascoyne River, N.W.A.) Among the gibbers where the whirlwind sings?

He Who shaped Everest, has He yet eyes For tumbled ridges of an arid land?

Lord of the Amazon, can He rejoice When rivers flow that yesterday were sand?

Is this as He surveys you, loveless land— Your ranges humbled to the fretted plains, Your sun-scorched visage bearded with scrub, Pockmarked with gilgies parching for the rains, Etched by the patient alchemy of time To fine, erosive patterns, spun like lace; Furrowed with ridge and river, desolate As some forgotten star alone in space?

Or do His feet caress the lonely ways, His fingers bless the brave, hard, graceless The tivisted mulga and the spinifex

And does He weep to watch the soil relent For silken flowers, ephemeral as haze, Where timid things of ancient guise inscribe The simple legend of their sun-drugged days?

MARY DURACK MILLER,

things, Perth,

THE BUSH IS MINE

W.A.

At Christmas* t h e m e r c u r y climbs to 118 . A still hush descends on t h e h o m e s t e a d ; and dogs and fowls lie p a n t i n g in the shade, while horses and sheep sleep on their feet. It is a time of quiet, h u m a n activity; t h e r o u t i n e jobs of k e e p i n g mills and engines in order must still be done. T h e gardens, vegetable and flowers, which thrive w o n d e r f u l l y during the cool season, die. Lawns and trees take on a brownish colour. It seems that t h e r e is a lull in life.

A more personal aspect of t h e Christmas holidays is that at this time all the natives go on "pink-eye."

T h e y w a n d e r off on horses, in an old j a l o p y they have tied together or one they have m a n u f a c t u r e d f r o m any old engines lying a r o u n d , reinforced with tobacco tins and pieces of wire in a p p r o p r i a t e places.

Sometimes they go off on t h e station truck, perched u p among bags of flour and sugar; shining suitcases, old swags, cats, dogs, fowls, and sometimes a pet l a m b or two. And while they c a m p in t h e bush or collect at one station to carry out their religious and tribal rituals, we are left without housegirls and station-hands.

T h e bush is not lonely. On a station, in addition to the owner or m a n a g e r and his family, t h e r e are usually two or t h r e e jaekaroos, several station-hands, and an overseer. Next-door neighbours of twenty, thirty, or fifty miles distance, d r o p in for a day or two, and t h e r e are always "passers-by." F o r two years now we have had a regular 'plane service "to the back door." Previously we travelled t h i r t y miles f o r t n i g h t l y for the mail, and " m a i l - d a y " was a gala occasion.

A f r e q u e n t visitor is F a t h e r E. Bryan, our Parish Priest, who has been in t h e north-west for twelve years and m a d e history as Australian's first flying Priest. F a t h e r usually stays overnight and in t h e

Few people who have never lived in the bush have any idea of its thrall. F o r some t h e word c o n j u r e s u p wild scenes of gaily-dressed yodelling stockmen who ride t h e open plains f r o m sunrise till sunset; f o r others, a m o r b i d land of drought and death.

Every bush person is p e r p e t u a l l y asked: " H o w do you stand the h e a t ? " and " W h a t do you find to do all d a y ? " 1 can dispose of those singing stockmen. Mustering is a j o b d o n e at a certain time of the year, and the men who can boast a note of music find very little to sing about. As for m o r b i d i t y , a station is the least m o r b i d place in the world. We are forced to m a k e our own f u n ; but isn't that home-made type always superior to t h e r e a d y - m a d e ? T h e heat is something one grows accustomed to. It is entirely different f r o m t h e muggy h u m i d heat that P e r t h dwellers know so well. W h e n I alight f r o m t h e 'plane in the f a m i l i a r spinifex country, t h e w a r m blast of air hits m e like a blow, in t h e face a f t e r the artificial coolness of t h e Dove aircraft.

Since I came to school eight years ago, I have seldom been h o m e f o r t h e shorter holidays. May is a winter m o n t h — the t e m p e r a t u r e drops in accordance with our 180 miles distance f r o m the coast at Pt. H e d l a n d . It is quite an experience to b e u p at f o u r o'clock hosing the frost-covered plants in an a t t e m p t to save precious vegetables. We shear in August or September. T h i s is the time of year that I miss most — t h e sheds alive with t h e sound of voices and engines and the cries of sheep and l a m b s ; the h u m of activity a r o u n d t h e station; t h e musterers bringing in huge mobs of s h e e p ; t h e inevitable pet lambs t h a t r e m a i n b e h i n d t h e outgoing sheep.

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BEYOND A TOWN CALLED ALICE I t was late one a f t e r n o o n w h e n we set out f r o m Alice Springs, on t h e r o a d to H a t c h e s ' Creek. I n t h e over-loaded u t i l i t y t r u c k , w h i c h h a d formerly belonged to t h e P a r i s h P r i e s t , was the tall p o l i c e m a n , his E n g l i s h w i f e a n d o u r f a m i l y , all except D a d , w h o was b u s y w i t h legal w o r k w h i c h h a d b r o u g h t h i m to t h e h e a r t of t h e C o n t i n e n t .

It took us t h r e e days to t r a v e l t h e t h r e e h u n d r e d miles. T h e first n i g h t we s p e n t c a m p e d a b o u t sixty miles u p t h e r o a d . T h e n e x t d a y we covered a b o u t two h u n d r e d miles. T h i s was very slow t r a v e l l i n g , b u t the t r u c k was l o a d e d a n d we s t o p p e d f r e q u e n t l y to boil t h e billy. Tha<t n i g h t we c a m p e d j u s t w h e r e the Hatches' Road left t h e great North South Road.

T h e days were h o t a n d d u s t y a n d p l a g u e s of flies t o r m e n t e d us. A b o u t us t h e l a n d was p a r c h e d a n d d r y , f o r little r a i n h a d f a l l e n f o r some years a n d t h e c o u n t r y was in t h e grip of a t e r r i b l e d r o u g h t .

T h e j o u r n e y a l o n g t h e b i t u m e n r o a d was m o d e r ately faqt, b u t w h e n we t u r n e d off we could m o v e only slowly a l o n g t h e t r a c k s on t h e g r o u n d . A b o u t m i d - d a y on t h e second d a y we c a m e to a r e c e n t l y m a d e bore, w h e r e we d e c i d e d to fill t h e f o r t y - f o u r gallon d r u m s , because, except f o r a f e w d r u m s , t h e police station at H a t c h e s was c o m p l e t e l y w i t h o u t w a t e r . It was l a t e r w h e n , p a r c h e d a n d dry, we used t h e w a t e r f o r m a k i n g tea t h a t w e discovered it tasted vilely of t a r . T h i s was r a t h e r a w k w a r d , as d r i n k i n g w a t e r was n o t d u e to b e d e l i v e r e d at H a t c h e s f o r a n o t h e r week, a n d d r i n k i n g water h a s to b e used carefully.

We d i d n o t see m u c h of t h e s e t t l e m e n t w h e n we first a r r i v e d , f o r n i g h t h a d f a l l e n and we w a n t e d to wash a n d go to b e d almost as soon as we a r r i v e d .

W e w e r e 9taying at t h e police station a n d slept o n a gauze-wired v e r a n d a h .

T h e next m o r n i n g we rose at d a w n , a n d dressing h u r r i e d l y , v e n t u r e d outside. T h e a i r a f t e r t h e cold n i g h t was still f r e s h a n d we l o o k e d a b o u t us w i t h interest. A little w a y f r o m t h e h o u s e was a cell, in case t h e p o l i c e m a n s h o u l d n e e d i t ; b u t at p r e s e n t it c o n t a i n e d stores f o r t h e natives. O n t h e side of t h e hill was a y a r d w h e r e a flock of goats were b e g i n n i n g to m o v e restlessly, t h e bells a r o u n d t h e i r necks clanging tunelessly. C o m i n g to [the f r o n t of t h e h o u s e we f o u n d a t r a c k w h i c h led to t h e creek, H a t c h e s ' Creek, a f e w h u n d r e d y a r d s away. T h e r e were two m a i n w a t e r h o l e s n e a r t h e h o u s e a n d b o t h were d r y ; one, t h e K a n g a r o o , was d r y f o r t h e first t i m e in t h e h i s t o r y of t h e w h i t e m a n , a n d in t h e legends a n d m e m o r i e s of t h e natives. I n t h e b o t t o m of t h e holes w e r e soaks d u g by t h e natives f o r a little w a t e r , b u t t h e y too w e r e almost d r y .

B u t it was n o w t i m e f o r b r e a k f a s t a n d we h u r r i e d inside. T o o u r d i s m a y we f o u n d t h a t a b a g of salt h a d been t i p p e d into t h e sugar bin — t h e result was terrible.

B r e a k f a s t finished, we all g r o u p e d a r o u n d t h e batt e r y wireless set. E v e r y police station and p r o p e r t y

m o r n i n g t h e " b o u g h s h e d " is c o n v e r t e d into a c h a p e l .

T h e b o u g h shed is a r o o m m a d e of s p i n i f e x , pressed between two layers of w i r e n e t t i n g ; w a t e r d r i p s slowly f r o m o v e r h e a d p i p e s on to t h e s p i n i f e x , a n d the breeze passing t h r o u g h is cooled.

T h e p e d a l r a d i o is i n v a l u a b l e in t h e b u s h . D u r i n g the day, t h e r e a r e several traffic a n d m e d i c a l calls from P t . H e d l a n d , a n d at all t h e odd h o u r s t h e station f o l k talk to e a c h o t h e r . T h e r e is n o p r i v a c y : any one is liable to b r e a k into t h e conversation.

The p e d a l set t e c h n i q u e r e q u i r e s p r a c t i c e ; it is not easy to k e e p u p a one-sided conversation, t r y i n g t o think of all t h a t is to b e said b e f o r e you "switch over" to t h e o t h e r station t h a t h a s been a w a i t i n g its t u r n . S o m e t i m e s t h e r e is t h e i n e v i t a b l e m u d d l e when two stations c o m e in t o g e t h e r a n d t a l k blithely on, u n a w a r e of t h e m i x - u p , u n t i l t h e y in turn "switch over." I n t h e old days w h e n one was obliged to p e d a l at t h e s a m e t i m e , it was d o u b l y hard.

W h a t do I find to do all d a y ? I d o n ' t k n o w . I n the b u s h , you act as t h e spirit urges y o u ; a g a m e of tennis in t h e cool ( ? ) of t h e e v e n i n g ; a good b o o k ; a day out on t h e r u n . I n t h e N o r t h , I h a v e n e v e r found myself w i t h n o t h i n g t o do.

SUSANNAH QUIN

(17),

Claremont, W.A. 45

L O R E T O f o r fishing, a ledge on t h e cliff some f i f t e e n f e e t above t h e d e e p water. H e r e we sat, o u r legs d a n g l i n g over t h e edge, h a p p i l y fishing.

W h e n we c a u g h t a c o u p l e of fish, Rosey cooked t h e m over a l i t t l e fire a n d w h i l e we were eating, M u m m y a n d a black t r a c k e r r o d e u p on stock horses to see h o w we were getting on. Soon, M u m m y a n d t h e two of us were s w i m m i n g in t h e cool, d e e p , b u t s o m e w h a t eerie w a t e r .

B e i n g r e f r e s h e d by o u r swim we set off h o m e , M u m m y a n d t h e t r a c k e r on t h e i r horses, a n d we, on foot, in t h e b u r n i n g m i d - d a y h e a t . T h e heat of t h e sun was t e r r i b l e a n d sandshoes were not m u c h protection f o r o u r feet. A h e a d of us d a n c e d h e a t waves — trees a n d hills reflected in t h e m i r a g e s all along the track.

T h e n e x t d a y t h e p o o r old p e o p l e of t h e t r i b e c a m e down f o r t h e i r r a t i o n s . T h e a m o u n t f o r a week seemed p i t i f u l l y m e a g r e ; a h a n d f u l of tea, sugar, rice, flour a n d a stick of c h e w i n g t o b a c c o ; b u t w h e n we c o m m e n t e d on t h e f a r e t h e p o l i c e m a n , w h o h a d been a p r i s o n e r of w a r , t u r n e d to us a n d said, " A t Changhi we w o u l d h a v e c o n s i d e r e d t h a t C h r i s t m a s f a r e . " A t t h e e n d of t h e week t h e t r u c k f o r o u r r e t u r n j o u r n e y a r r i v e d w i t h t h e d r i n k i n g w a t e r a n d we l e f t p e r c h e d on e m p t y d r u m s a n d cases. W e w a v e d to t h e tall p o l i c e m a n a n d his w i f e , s t a n d i n g side b y side a(t t h e gate. T h e y are two of t h e b r a v e souls, p i o n e e r i n g in t h e great l a n d of " t h e C e n t r e . "

has a wireless set a n d t h r e e times a d a y c o n n e c t i o n is m a d e w i t h the hase at Alice Springs. If a m a n is sick it is r e p o r t e d over t h e set; t e l e g r a m s are sent a n d business m a t t e r s are a r r a n g e d . S o m e t i m e s t h e base connects two stations a n d t h e y h a v e a c h a t .

E a c h station has a n u m b e r , such as H . A . W h i l e we were at H a t c h e s ' a m a n was t a k e n seriously ill a n d a ' p l a n e h a d to be sent out. T h e r e was n o s t r e t c h e r at t h e police station so we m a d e one w i t h a t a r p a u l i n a n d two s t r a i g h t saplings. A f t e r a f e w h o u r s h e was in Alice Springs h o s p i t a l w h e r e h e soon r e c o v e r e d .

A f t e r s p e a k i n g to Alice S p r i n g s a n d listening to t h e i r replies, we set out b y t r u c k to e x p l o r e .

T h e s e t t l e m e n t is i m p o r t a n t f o r its w o l f r a m mines.

T h e m i n e r s live in h u t s n e a r t h e m i n e s w h i c h freq u e n t l y are w o r k e d b y only two w h i t e m e n a n d one or two natives. Several days w e r e o c c u p i e d in visiting t h e m i n e s in w h i c h we were very i n t e r e s t e d . Wolf r a m is a v e r y h a r d a n d h e a v y m i n e r a l , shiny black in colour, l o o k i n g s o m e t h i n g like coal, b u t it is not as d i r t y to h a n d l e . D u r i n g w a r t i m e it is in great d e m a n d , f o r it is used f o r h a r d e n i n g steel. At this t i m e t h e w a r was in progress a n d t h e w o l f r a m was very v a l u a b l e . O u t s i d e t h e m i n e s t h e w o l f r a m was stacked in h a g s c o n t a i n i n g m i n e r a l w o r t h t h o u s a n d s of p o u n d s . S u r r o u n d i n g t h e m i n e s w e r e great areas of greyish slag f r o m ten to t w e n t y f e e t h i g h . B e i n g very y o u n g t h e n w e c o u l d n o t resist t h e f u n of j u m p ing off t h e t o p a n d sliding d o w n t h e slopes; b u t we got very d i r t y . I n s i d e , t h e m i n e s w e r e d a r k a n d eerie so we did not stay long b u t c a m e as q u i c k l y as possible out i n t o t h e w a r m a i r again.

I r e m e m b e r a little t i n s h e d n e a r a great h e a p of slag w h e r e i n lived an I n d i a n . H e was an e l d e r l y g e n t l e m a n w h o s p o k e faultless E n g l i s h in a c u l t u r e d voice. A l t h o u g h his clothes w e r e u n i r o n e d , t h e y w e r e q u i t e clean and his h a n d s w e r e p e r f e c t l y k e p t — in great c o n t r a s t to t h o s e of t h e m i n e r s . H e spent most of his t i m e p r a y i n g on a little p r a y e r m a t outside his h u t . I w o n d e r e d w h a t stories h e c o u l d t e l l ; f r o m w h a t f a m i l y a n d p l a c e h e h a d come, w h y h e h a d c o m e to one of t h e most deserted places in t h e w o r l d to s p e n d his l i f e p r a y i n g his H i n d u p r a y e r .

O n e m o r n i n g m y sister a n d I decided to go f o r a picnic to a waiter1 h o l e in a gap two miles away. W e l e f t at d a w n w i t h a little b l a c k girl, Rosey, w h o c o u l d not speak E n g l i s h , a n d we t o o k o u r k a n g a r o o dog.

As we w a l k e d in file along t h e d u s t y c a t t l e p a d we looked a b o u t us. T h e c o u n t r y was d r y a n d covered with soft r e d dust. T h e . hills w e r e r o c k y residuals, flat on t h e top.

W e p a d d e d along t h e t r a c k in silence, t h r e e l i t t l e figures a n d a dog, t r a i l i n g across t h e great silent c o u n t r y . A f t e r a c o u p l e of h o u r s we r e a c h e d /the w a t e r hole.

It lay b e t w e e n two cliffs a n d was f u l l of w a t e r weeds, fish a n d crabs. S t r a n g e t o find in t h e m i d d l e of A u s t r a l i a a w a t e r h o l e w i t h fish in i t !

After eating o u r b r e a k f a s t , c a r r i e d in a canvas k n a p s a c k , a n d e x p l o r i n g a little, we b e g a n fishing. R o s e y d u g some p e c u l i a r little g r u b s o u t of t h e g r o u n d f o r bait. W e t h e n c l a m b e r e d to t h e only s u i t a b l e p l a c e

ROSEMARY FLYNN (Leaving),

Kirribilli.

PORTLAND HARBOUR P o r t l a n d , t h e first s e t t l e m e n t in V i c t o r i a , h a s served f o r m a n y years as a p o r t f o r t h e s o u t h w e s t e r n district of Victoria a n d t h e s o u t h east of S o u t h Australia.

I n 1945, t h e V i c t o r i a n P a r l i a m e n t a r y P u b l i c W o r k s C o m m i t t e e r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t P o r t l a n d be d e v e l o p e d to p r o m o t e t h e g r o w t h of western V i c t o r i a , assist t h e d e c e n t r a l i z a t i o n of p o p u l a t i o n a n d industries, a n d to r e d u c e t h e costs of .transportation of A u s t r a l i a n exp o r t s , f r o m a n d i m p o r t s to, western V i c t o r i a . A Bill was p r e p a r e d f o r t h e f o r m a t i o n of a H a r b o u r T r u s t , l a t e r to b e c o m e k n o w n as t h e P o r t l a n d H a r b o u r T r u s t Act of 1949.

P o r t l a n d serves an area of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 34,000 s q u a r e miles, a n d c o n s i d e r a b l e areas are still available for development and settlement. T h e produce of t h e area is l a r g e l y e x p o r t e d , a n d f u r t h e r developm e n t will result in i n c r e a s e d e x p o r t s of d a i r y products, wool, m e a t a n d also t h e b y - p r o d u c t s of these p r i m a r y industries.

W i t h t h e g r o w t h of e x p o r t , t r a d e a n d t h e decentralization of p o p u l a t i o n a n d i n d u s t r i e s , m a n y of t h e c o m m m o d i t i e s t h a t a r e disposed of t h r o u g h o u t t h e towns a n d c o u n t r y districts, will be d i s t r i b u t e d t h r o u g h P o r t l a n d . B o t h t h e V a c u u m and Shell Oil 46

Companies h a v e e s t a b l i s h e d large d e p o t s f o r t h e receipt a n d d i s t r i b u t i o n of p e t r o l e u m p r o d u c t s . Also, coal is to b e i m p o r t e d , direct f r o m Newcastle, f o r t h e gas c o m p a n i e s .

P o r t l a n d Bay is a b r o a d sheet of d e e p w a t e r to t h e east of C a p e Nelson P r o m o n t o r y , a n d p r o v i d e s a natural a n c h o r a g e , s h e l t e r e d f r o m t h e p r e v a i l i n g westerly a n d s o u t h e r l y w i n d s a n d seas, by the rocky headlands of t h e C a p e Nelson P r o m o n t o r y .

F r o m t h e earliest days of s e t t l e m e n t in Victoria, cargo has b e e n h a n d l e d over o p e n sea jetties in f r o n t of the t o w n , b u t d e v e l o p m e n t p l a n s f o r W e s t e r n Victoria, n o w d e m a n d m o d e r n all-weather p o r t facilities, s h e l t e r e d f r o m t h e h e a v y swells a n d seas of t h e Southern Ocean, w h i c h swirl a r o u n d t h e p r o t e c t i n g headlands.

T h e s c h e m e of (the H a r b o u r T r u s t p r o p o s e s two concrete b r e a k w a t e r s each a b o u t t h r e e q u a r t e r s of a mile long, a n d p r o v i d i n g f o r t y f e e t d e p t h of w a t e r in the m a i n t u r n i n g circle a n d at t h e p r i n c i p a l b e r t h s .

Wharves are b e i n g designed specially f o r t h e h a n d ling of e x p o r t s of f a r m p r o d u c e a n d f o r t h e i m p o r t of m a t e r i a l s n e e d e d f o r t h e d e v e l o p m e n t of the area served. Cool stores a r e p r o p o s e d at t h e wharf side and special b e r t h s set aside f o r t h e h a n d l i n g of b u l k cargoes of coal a n d fertilisers. T h e p o r t is to b e fully served by r a i l a n d r o a d , w h i l e t h e p r o p o s e d transit shed a n d storage facilities are to be of t h e most m o d e r n design.

Until 1958, w h e n we expect t h e new p o r t to be completed a n d p u t injto service, d e e p sea a n d coastal shipping using P o r t l a n d , will b e served b y t h e existing p i e r o r i g i n a l l y b u i l t in 1900, a n d n o w half way through a p r o g r a m m e of extensive r e p a i r .

T h i s p i e r h a s an i m p o r t a n t p a r t to p l a y in t h e coming years w h i l e t h e t r a d e is b e i n g f o s t e r e d to produce a v o l u m e of traffic w o r t h y of t h e new p o r t facilities.

MARGARET GREGORY (15) Portland.

w o u l d p u l l o u t the f a n g s of a snake, a girl of t h e t r i b e would r u n across t h e w h i t e hot stones of t h e c r a t e r of T o w e r Hill, a n d a m a n w o u l d dive u n d e r t h e w a t e r a n d kill a stingray.

N o n e of t h e t r i b e w a n t e d to do any of these things, but in t h e end J a c k - J a c k said h e w o u l d p u l l out t h e snake's fangs, N a a r n i said she w o u l d r u n across t h e w h i t e - h o t stones, a n d t h e i r f a t h e r said h e w o u l d k i l l the stingray.

So J a c k - J a c k w e n t off w i t h O o j a to get t h e snake.

H e was very f r i g h t e n e d , b u t b e i n g a boy h e t r i e d n o t to show it m u c h , a n d e v e r y o n e t h o u g h t h e was very brave. O o j a h e l d t h e snake, a n d J a c k - J a c k p u t his fingers i n t o t h e snake's m o u t h a n d p u l l e d out t h e fangs.

N o w it was N a a r n i ' s t u r n . I n h e r h a s t e she s t u m b l e d a n d fell, a n d f o u n d to h e r s u r p r i s e t h a t t h e stones w e r e n o t h o t at all. So p i c k i n g herself u p , she r a n across t h e c r a t e r , a n d t h e second task was over.

T h e n t h e y all w a l k e d along t h e b e a c h u n t i l t h e y c a m e to N a r r a w o n g , a n d t h e r e t h e y f o u n d an old b l a c k stingray. N a a r n i ' s f a t h e r at once dived in a n d killed t h e s t i n g r a y w i t h a k n i f e . H e h a d a great tussle w i t h it, as t h e black stingrays are very savage.

Now the t h i r d task was c o m p l e t e d .

S u d d e n l y t h e r e was a l o u d p e a l of t h u n d e r , and w h i t e l i g h t n i n g flashed across t h e sky, a n d t h e r a i n ( w h i c h O o j a , t h e w i t c h doctor, said h e h a d m a d e ) p o u r e d down. O h ! W h a t a r e l i e f ! T h e d r y p a s t u r e s w e r e flooded, t h e grass b e g a n to grow again, a n d t h e stock b e g a n to f a t t e n . So t h e t r i b e r e t u r n e d to Apsley, a p l a c e w h e r e h u n t i n g was p l e n t i f u l , a n d f o u n d t h e i r f a v o u r i t e fishing g r o u n d s b r i m m i n g w i t h fish.

I he h e a v y r a i n h a d u n c o v e r e d a good s u p p l y of flint stones a n d t h e t r o u b l e s of t h e t r i b e were at an end.

ANNE CORMACK (16), Portland.

OUR BUSH FIRE AN ABORIGINAL LEGEND P r i m i t i v e p e o p l e h a d t h e i r m y t h s a n d legends a n d their stories to e x p l a i n t h e t h i n g s t h e y could not understand.

O u r own A u s t r a l i a n a b o r i g i n e s also have m a n y lovely legends. F r o m t h e t i m e we were very small m y f a t h e r h a s told us these stories, and we h o p e d t h a t one day h e w o u l d w r i t e a book of them, b u t owing to p o l i t i c a l a n d S e n a t o r i a l work we fear t h e book will n e v e r be w r i t t e n .

T h i s story, w h i c h was one of o u r f a v o u r i t e s , is based on t h e lives of t h r e e of o u r blacks — N a a r n i , a little girl of ten, h e r b r o t h e r - i n - l a w , J a c k - J a c k , w h o is twelve, a n d t h e i r f a t h e r : T h e r e h a d b e e n a terrible d r o u g h t , a n d t h e t r i b e was slowly m o v i n g s o u t h in search of f o o d and w a t e r . T h e s e blacks were also very short of flint stones f o r m a k i n g axes. T h e y h a d gone d o w n to t h e c o a s t ; a n d O o j a , the witch doctor, said that ho could m a k e r a i n if a boy of t h e t r i b e

T h e r e is h a r d l y a p e r s o n in New S o u t h W a l e s w h o lias not s u f f e r e d in some way f r o m t h e r a v a g i n g fires t h a t swept t h e Stajte in 1951. N o r t h W e s t e r n New S o u t h W a l e s has n o t b e e n w i t h o u t its s h a r e of fires w h i c h h a v e b e e n t h e cause of serious loss to graziers and n e w settlers. T h e fire w h i c h caused us most a n x i e t y was, n a t u r a l l y , t h e one on o u r own prop e r t y , W idgee Downs. O u r station is n o r t h west of the D a r l i n g and crosses t h e Q u e e n s l a n d b o r d e r .

It was a h o t d a y in e a r l y s u m m e r . T h e u s u a l dry storms, to w h i c h we were accustomed, were t h u n d e r i n g all a r o u n d . T h e grass was long, a f t e r t h e good season, and as d r y as chips. W e were h o p i n g against h o p e t h a t we w o u l d n o t h a v e a b u s h fire, b u t we f e a r e d t h e worst. T h e t h u n d e r and l i g h t n i n g b a d i n c r e a s e d out in t h e n o r t h . It was D a d , k e e p i n g a look out all a r o u n d w h o first saw t h e sinister c o l u m n of d a r k s m o k e c u r l u p against t h e b r e a k in t h e clouds. W e could not tell if it was on o u r own

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E T O h a d a c c o m p a n i e d t h e fire a n d t h e w i n d swept t h e fire a h e a d , eating u p r i c h p a s t u r e s . D a d d e c i d e d to cut a b r e a k to check t h e flames. A r o a d is very h a n d y if one is n e a r . Next a g r a d e r d r a w n by a t r a c t o r grades a s t r i p a b o u t five to six f e e t wide. T h e idea is to " f i r e " t h e c o u n t r y b a c k t o w a r d s t h e fire so t h a t t h e original fire b u r n s itself out. T h i s r e q u i r e s good m a n a g e m e n t a n d causes c o n s i d e r a b l e anxiety. Care must b e t a k e n lo see t h a t all h a v e e v a c u a t e d t h e area to be " f i r e d . ' ' T h e w i n d m u s t be in t h e r i g h t direction to blow t h e area b a c k t o w a r d s t h e m a i n fire.

T h e b r e a k cut b y t h e g r a d e r w o u l d be of little use unless t h e r e were a s t r o n g wind b l o w i n g in t h e r i g h t d i r e c t i o n . F i r e s h a v e b e e n k n o w n to j u m p a t w e n t y f o o t b r e a k easily.

p r o p e r t y , a l t h o u g h i|t l o o k e d close. E a c h o n e wond e r e d if o u r t u r n h a d come. T h e ' p h o n e r a n g cons t a n t l y a n d soon r e p o r t s c o n f i r m e d o u r suspicions t h a t t h e fire was in one of o u r n o r t h e r n p a d d o c k s , "Top Jacky."

E v e r y o n e was i m m e d i a t e l y m o b i l i z e d into action.

Fhe t r u c k , g r a d e r a n d t r a c t o r were b r o u g h t out a n d l o a d e d w i t h fire-fighting e q u i p m e n t .

Fire beaters, d r u m s of w a t e r , shovels and tucker-boxes were l o a d e d on to the t r u c k . T h e a l a r m was given to all our n e i g h b o u r s a n d soon those g e n e r o u s p e o p l e w h o are always r e a d y to h e l p , b e g a n to arrive. T h e y c a m e in j e e p s a n d t r u c k s to get d i r e c t i o n s and b e a r i n g s a b o u t t h e fire. A lot of o r g a n i z a t i o n was n e e d e d a n d D a d was k e p t busy.

M u m m y was in c h a r g e of t h e h o m e f r o n t . She began to p a c k t h e tucker-boxes, cook m e a t a n d p r e p a r e t h e F i r s t A i d K i t . S h e h a d little rest d u r i n g t h e n e x t few days as m e n were c o m i n g in u n c e a s i n g l y to t a k e f r e s h s u p p l i e s out to t h e fighters. F i r e fighters n e e d a lot of e n e r g y a n d a s h e e p h a d to b e k i l l e d a n d cooked every day. M u m m y and o u r cook h a d to supply f o o d f o r t w e n t y - t h r e e m e n d u r i n g t h e fire.

M u m m y was k e p t busy b y t h e t e l e p h o n e a n d a t t e n d ing to t h e n e e d s of m e n w h o w e r e c o m i n g constantly to o u r house.

T h e fire, of course, was s t a r t e d by a s t r e a k of l i g h t n i n g , b u t it w o u l d b e i m p o s s i b l e to find t h e exact spot. T h e l i g h t n i n g can q u i t e easily s t r i k e a tall tree or a short one. I h a v e a c t u a l l y seen l i g h t n i n g strike a small green b u s h a n d begin a fire. Lightn i n g m a k e s a hole in t h e g r o u n d and t h r o w s u p t h e dust.

I h e fire was n o w b u r n i n g in an easterly d i r e c t i o n , f a n n e d by a strong w i n d . As t h e w i n d rose, it f a n n e d t h e flames i n t o a r o a r i n g blaze. A b u s h fire is a m a g n i f i c e n t sight, w h e n t h e r e is t i m e to a d m i r e it.

T h e big trees are all a b l a z e w i t h o r a n g e , gold a n d red colours flaming against t h e i n k y blackness of t h e n i g h t . T h e u n d e r g r o w t h is alive a n d crackling.

H o w e v e r these fearless m e n saw only the d e s t r u c t i o n of v a l u a b l e l a n d as t h e y s t r u c k t h e flames w i t h t h e i r beaters. T h e beaters are big strips of s t r o n g l e a t h e r a b o u t t w o feet long a n d one f o o t wide a t t a c h e d to a stout long stick.

A flame t h r o w e r was used t o ignite t h e c o u n t r y .

T h i s d a n g e r o u s a p p a r a t u s is s t r a p p e d to a m a n ' s back.

T h e m a c h i n e , w h i c h is a c y l i n d e r of k e r o s e n e , h a s a t u b e a t t a c h e d to it w i t h a nozzle on t h e e n d . T h i s nozzle is l i g h t e d a n d b u r s t s of flame are s q u i r t e d f r o m it. T h e o p e r a t o r m u s t b e c a r e f u l t h a t h e does n o t set fire to h i m s e l f . Men s t a n d by to p u t out t h e edges of t h e newly l i g h t e d fire so t h a t it has no c h a n c e of b u r n i n g in t h e w r o n g d i r e c t i o n . T h e b r e a k was a success, a n d t h e fire was u n d e r c o n t r o l by t h e following n i g h t . At last e v e r y o n e was a b l e to c o m e h o m e , t i r e d a n d w e a r y , f o r a well-earned rest.

A l a s ! D a d h a d only t w o h o u r s rest w h e n t h e fire b r o k e out again. T h i s t i m e it r a g e d f o r two long days and nights. At t h i s stage m a n y miles of fencing h a d b e e n b u r n t , i n c l u d i n g p o r t i o n of t h e New South Wales—Queensland border. Our neighbours, w h o h a d b e e n fighting t h e fire 011 t h e i r o w n side, could not p r e v e n t t h e fire f r o m s p r e a d i n g to t h e i r p r o p e r t i e s . Not m u c h c o u l d be d o n e w i t h t h e fire in t h e day time, as it is too h o t a n d d a n g e r o u s t o get really close. A t last, at t h e e n d of t h r e e long and w e a r y days, t h e fire was definitely o u t , a n d all o u r generous h e l p e r s r e t u r n e d to t h e i r h o m e s in a t i r e d and b l a c k e n e d c o n d i t i o n .

O u r p l a c e a l o n e lost 25,000 acres out of 60,000.

W i t h it went m a n y miles of v a l u a b l e f e n c i n g , w h i c h costs a b o u t £100 p e r m i l e to r e p l a c e ; so f o r t h e p r e s e n t t h e fire is a big loss. T w o of o u r biggest paddocks h a v e h a r d l y a n y grass l e f t a n d n u m e r o u s y o u n g trees, such as Gidgee a n d M u l g a , h a v e b e e n k i l l e d .

T h e s e t a k e y e a r s to grow a n d are v a l u a b l e f e e d f o r stock. Most o t h e r p r o p e r t i e s in this district h a v e suff e r e d j u s t as m u c h as we h a v e . I n f a c t , some p e o p l e h a v e lost all t h e i r p r o p e r t y a n d o t h e r s t h e i r h o m e s as well. T h e s e p e o p l e will n e e d great s p i r i t to begin a g a i n ; b u t I f e e l sure t h e y h a v e t h e s t r e n g t h a n d courage.

U l t i m a t e l y , t h e fire will do good because it topdresses t h e soil w i t h b u r n t t i m b e r a n d clears a w a y s c r u b c o u n t r y . W h e n it r a i n s , t h e b u r n t c o u n t r y is t h e first to r e s p o n d . Y o u n g , sweet grasses grow very q u i c k l y a n d are very n u t r i t i o u s . B u t t h e y o u n g t r e e s t a k e m a n y l o n g years to grow to m a t u r i t y a n d restore the wooded country.

PAMELA BARRETT, Leaving Class, Loreto Convent, Kirribilli.

Men in t r u c k s w i t h j e t t i n g p l a n t s on t h e b a c k , followed a f t e r t h e m e n w i t h t h e headers, a n d p u t out t h e b l a z i n g logs a n d s m o u l d e r i n g ashes. P a t r o l l i n g the fire a f t e r t h e flames h a v e b e e n p u t out is very i m p o r t a n t . If this is n o t d o n e efficiently t h e fire can easily b r e a k a w a y again, a n d t h e n all t h e h a r d w o r k has gone f o r n o t h i n g . It was very difficult at n i g h t for t h e t r u c k s to pick t h e i r w a y t h r o u g h t h e heavily t i m b e r e d c o u n t r y . A t r a c t o r is a great asset in t i m e s like this. A j e t t i n g p l a n t consists of a big d r u m of water a n d a hose. An e n g i n e is a t t a c h e d a n d p u m p s w a t e r into t h e hose. T h e w a t e r is s p r a y e d on t h e flames w i t h a very strong f o r c e . A m a n stands 011 t h e back of t h e l o r r y a n d uses t h e hose.

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L a t e t h a t day P e t e r was sufficiently well to tell t h e full story. H e h a d dived d o w n u n t i l h e almost r e a c h e d t h e b o t t o m of t h e h u l l , a n d t h e r e h e h a d seen the b o d y , its feet p l a n t e d on t h e g r o u n d , swaying t o w a r d s h i m in t h e w a t e r . H e h a d i m m e d i a t e l y c o m e u p to t h e s u r f a c e .

T h e r e m a i n d e r of t h e story his f r i e n d s a l r e a d y k n e w .

It can only be assumed t h a t t h e u n f o r t u n a t e Roberts h a d been k n o c k e d o v e r b o a r d a n d t a n g l e d in t h e c o n f u s i o n of r o p e s on t h e n i g h t of t h e fire. His b o d y had been dragged about under the ship until the w r e c k was a n c h o r e d in Careenings Bay. T h e h e a v y boots h a d p u l l e d h i m d o w n to t h e ocean floor a n d t h e r o p e s h a d b e e n loosened b y t h e c o n t i n u o u s action of t h e w a t e r . W h e n t h e boys p u l l e d off his h e a v y boot, t h e b o d y m u s t h a v e risen to t h e surface.

T h e " K w i n a n a " r e m a i n e d in C a r e e n i n g Bay u n t i l a h e a v y s t o r m set it a d r i f t one n i g h t . It l a n d e d on t h e m a i n l a n d at a small village w h i c h was t h e n n a m e d " K w i n a n a " a f t e r it. T h e wreck lies t h e r e now, old a n d r u s t y b u t still h o l d i n g its interest f o r passing tourists.

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T h e little village, K w i n a n a , in W e s t e r n A u s t r a l i a , is very m u c h in t h e news t o d a y because of t h e new Oil R e f i n e r y b e i n g built in t h a t district. Some years ago it was n o t e d f o r a n o t h e r reason. T h i s is the story: T h e " K w i n a n a " h a d been a G e r m a n s h i p , b u t was seized by t h e B r i t i s h d u r i n g W o r l d W a r I. U n t i l t h e war was over, t h e K w i n a n a was used as a h o s p i t a l ship, t h e n it was t r a n s f e r r e d to the n o r t h west r u n as a State s h i p . H e r e it r a n successfully f o r some years. H o w e v e r , one n i g h t a fire b r o k e out on t h e ship a n d w h e n it was e x t i n g u i s h e d all t h a t r e m a i n e d was a b l a c k e n e d h u l l .

I bis h u l l was a n c h o r e d at Careening Bay, oil* G a r d e n I s l a n d .

On t h e n i g h t of t h e fire, one m a n was i n j u r e d a n d the Mate, R o b e r t s , was p r e s u m a b l y k i l l e d , f o r h e disa p p e a r e d a n d no trace was f o u n d of h i m f o r m a n y months, even t h o u g h his f r i e n d s a n d relatives searched unceasingly.

T h e story of h o w h e was f o u n d , m o n t h s l a t e r , is one w h i c h s h o u l d interest all w h o h a v e seen t h e wreck of t h e " K w i n a n a . " It was a few boys, fishing in a small r o w i n g boat off G a r d e n I s l a n d , w h o b r o u g h t a b o u t t h e discovery of R o b e r t s ' b o d y . The boys h a d been fishing in t h e i r boat f o r several h o u r s ; t h e y h a d not c a u g h t m a n y fish so t h e y d e c i d e d to row over a n d e x p l o r e t h e "old w r e c k " as t h e y called t h e " K w i n a n a . " T h e y did so and w h i l e one r e m a i n e d fishing in t h e boat, t h e rest c l i m b e d u p on to t h e w r e c k . T h e boy w h o was fishing, P e t e r , f e l t his line go t a u t , a n d as it was a small s h a r k line, h e t h o u g h t he m u s t h a v e on a f a i r l y big fish. H e pulled' h a r d at his line. H o w e v e r h a r d he p u l l e d , h e could not b u d g e t h e line; h e called to his f r i e n d s , w h o were r e t u r n i n g , to c o m e a n d h e l p him. T h r e e of t h e m tugged at t h e line a n d at last it m o v e d ; so q u i c k l y in f a c t , t h a t t h e y fell backwards a n d almost u p s e t t h e boat. W h a t was t h e i r surprise, w h e n instead of c a t c h i n g a big fish, or even a small s h a r k , t h e y p u l l e d u p a heavy w e i g h e d seaboot o v e r g r o w n w i t h seaweed a n d m a r i n e life.

T h e boys, t h o u g h d i s a p p o i n t e d , immediately started to i m a g i n e d e a d p i r a t e s a n d s u n k e n t r e a s u r e .

They d e c i d e d to row to s h o r e a n d r e t u r n w i t h t h e i r spear-fishing outfit.

On r e t u r n i n g , P e t e r dived into the w a t e r a n d swam d o w n u n t i l h e could sec u n d e r the ship's h u l l with his u n d e r - w a t e r glasses. S u d d e n l y he shot u p , his eyes f u l l of t e r r o r , b a b b l i n g of a h o r r i b l e f a c e coming t o w a r d s h i m , a f a c e overgrown w i t h lichens and seaweed.

His f r i e n d s , seeing t h a t some severe shock h a d unnerved P e t e r , r o w e d h i m into the shore. His m o t h e r was a n u r s e a n d P e t e r was well a t t e n d e d .

As it was late, t h e o t h e r s r e t u r n e d to t h e i r c a m p .

T h e next m o r n i n g t h e boys, except P e t e r , rowed out to e x a m i n e t h e h u l l of t h e wreck again. W h e n they a r r i v e d t h e y were h o r r i f i e d to sec the b o d y of a m a n , f u l l y c l o t h e d , lying f a c e down in the w a t e r .

They h a u l e d h i m a b o a r d and t h e n , l o o k i n g at t h e

MARGARET WALLWORK,

Nedlands.

BRIGHTON, VICTORIA I live in B r i g h t o n . It is close to t h e sea, a n d h a s a p o p u l a t i o n of a b o u t 35,000 persons. If you wish to go into t h e city ( M e l b o u r n e ) you m a y e i t h e r catch a t r a i n or a t r a m . T h e t r a i n r u n s f r o m B r i g h t o n B e a c h to B r o a d m e a d o w s , w h i c h is a b o u t twelve miles away.

B r i g h t o n is six miles f r o m the city. It is one of t h e f e w towns w h i c h a r e built on sand d u n e s ; m a n y p e o p l e are inclined to t h i n k t h a t t h e soil could not be of m u c h use, b u t it is very r i c h a n d s u i t a b l e f o r growing vegetables.

Not long ago all t h e m a r k e t vegetables were grown h e r e ; but so m a n y houses and so m a n y p e o p l e h a v e settled t h a t t h e f a r m e r s are moving f u r t h e r inland.

T h e r e are m a n y f a c t o r i e s in B r i g h t o n , b u t strange to say, t h e y are not allowed to cross t h e m a i n highway. B r i g h t o n is on t h e coast of P o r t P h i l l i p B a y ; it is a very h a n d y bay f o r s w i m m i n g , b o a t i n g a n d fishing.

B r i g h t o n is growing to b e a very l a r g e a n d very p o p u l a r town"' a n d I t h i n k it is t h e best p l a c e to live.

ELAINE BAILEY (12i), Toorak. *Not a suburb? [Wondering Editor.]

B O O K I S H D I E T : T w o girls (aged 1 0 ) , r e a d i n g t h e life of some h e r o i c figure, p a u s e d in p u z z l e m e n t at the i n f o r m a t i o n : " h e d e v o u r e d bis b o o k s . " Comm e n t f r o m girls: 1st: B u t w o u l d n ' t t h a t give h i m i n d i g e s t i o n ?

2 n d : O h , n o ; m e n can eat a n y t h i n g .

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Opinions b e a u t y of t h e poet's m i n d , seek to a t t a i n his ideals.

T h e r e are m a n y d y i n g h e r e whose t e a r s h a v e t o u c h e d his h e a r t . . . . His t o n g u e h a s t a u g h t t h e m c o m f o r t , t o u c h has q u e n c h e d t h e i r tears. Men, " l i f e ' s p r i d e a n d c a r e d - f o r c r o w n " f o r w h o m t h e K i n g died, have lost t h a t " c h e e r a n d c h a r m " of trust in God. T h e poet tries to r a n s o m t h e m to C h r i s t i a n i t y by his b e a u t i f u l c o n c e p t i o n of t h i n g s Christ-like, b u t at times h e is d i s c o u r a g e d : " L o r d , b i r d s b u i l d . . . b u t not I b u i l d , 110 b u t strain, T i m e ' s e n n u c h , a n d not b r e e d one w o r k t h a t wakes Mine, 0 T h o u L o r d of life, send m y roots r a i n . " B u t G e r a r d M a n l e y H o p k i n s does b u i l d .

He b u i l d s t h e delicate, s t r o n g towers of s p i r i t u a l i t y .

I n t o t h i n g s n a t u r a l h e i n f u s e s t h e t r u e s p i r i t of t h e s u p e r n a t u r a l . H e t r a n s l a t e s t h e b e a u t y of God into words of o u r language. So t h e r e is d e e p religion in his palace, for his " w o r l d is c h a r g e d w i t h t h e grand e u r of G o d . " E s p e c i a l l y do his t h o u g h t s rise to t h e M o t h e r of God, a n d his c r u s a d e r s are m e a n t to s h a r e " H e r life as life does a i r . " A i r is so necessary to m a n , still m o r e is M a r y , f o r she "gave God's infinity."

She m a d e possible t h e r e d e m p t i o n of this world.

She was t h e c h a n n e l t h r o u g h w h o m m a n received o u r "sweet r e p r i e v e a n d r a n s o m , " Christ.

Mary's cloak is t h e a z u r e sky w h i c h m a n t l e s t h e palace and the garden.

T h u s , in t r a n s c e n d a n t b e a u t y , G e r a r d Manley H o p k i n s (poet a n d J e s u i t ) h a s t r a n s l a t e d t h e glory of t h e K i n g of H e a v e n a n d His Q u e e n into t h e l a n g u a g e of n a t u r e . T h r o u g h t h e m o u t h s of birds c o m e t h e i r love's g r e e t i n g s " ; t h r o u g h t h e m i g h t and c o m f o r t of t h e m o u n t a i n s , God's " w o r l d - w i e l d i n g s h o u l d e r s , " we gain t h e confidence to fight on, to live o u r lives " u p o n His cause."

JILL WEBB, Senior, Brisbane.

THE POETRY OF GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS " I walk, I lift u p , I l i f t u p m y h e a r t , eyes, D o w n all t h a t glory in t h e h e a v e n s to glean o u r Saviour."

T h e s e , his own s p l e n d i d words, m i g h t well h a v e described t h e p h i l o s o p h y of G e r a r d M a n l e y H o p kins, priest a n d mystic, p o e t a n d genius.

B o r n in 1844, lie s h o u l d h a v e b e e n V i c t o r i a n in n a t u r e . T r u l y , h e possessed t h e gift f o r d e s c r i p t i o n t h a t T e n n y s o n h a d ; his was t h e s t a r t l i n g f r e s h n e s s of B r o w n i n g .

B u t to a n a t u r a l genius H o p k i n s a d d e d an intense s p i r i t u a l i t y . O n a solid r o c k of a r d e n t f a i t h h e b u i l t a m i g h t y p a l a c e whose f r e t t e d p i n n a c l e s f u m e incense h e a v e n w a r d , w h o s e m a r b l e p i l l a r s are veined w i t h e t h e r e a l fire, whose gigantic p o r t a l s are flung wide to welcome all w h o love our K i n g a n d L o r d , or wish to l e a r n of H i m . T h i s p a l a c e is t h e p a l a c e of his p o e t r y .

A n d t h i s w h o l e s o m e p a l a c e stands in t h e g a r d e n of t h e w o r l d . It is in t h e glories of t h e g a r d e n t h a t t h e poet finds t h e gems of n a t u r e t h a t d e c o r a t e his sunlit m a n s i o n . H e r e h e finds t h e " a z u r o u s h u n g h i l l s " t h a t are t h e " w o r l d - w i e l d i n g s h o u l d e r " of his K i n g . S t a n d i n g e n c h a n t e d in his g a r d e n h e proclaims : " G l o r y b e to God f o r d a p p l e d things, F o r skies of couple-colour as a b r i n d e d cow, F o r rose-moles all in s t i p p l e u p o n t r o u t t h a t swim . . . .

W i t h swift, slow; sweet, s o u r ; adazzle, d i m H e f a t h e r s f o r t h w h o s e b e a u t y is past c h a n g e , Praise Him." In t h e t e r r a c e s of t h e " v e r y violets s w e e t " g a r d e n b l o o m t h e lilies w h i c h surpass Solomon in all his glory.

I n t h e trees t h e " s t a r - e y e d , s t r a w b e r r y b r e a s t e d t h r o s t l e " gazes at h e r " c l u s t e r of bugleb l u e eggs t h i n . " A n d t h e m u s i c of t h e gold a n d silver, o p a l a n d r u b y - s t u d d e d m a n s i o n ? It does not come f r o m t h e mail-made strings of a w o o d e n i n s t r u m e n t .

No, t h r o u g h t h e filigree lattice of t h e w i n d o w s t h e r o o m s a r e filled w i t h t h e " r a s h - f r e s h r e - w i n d e d new-skeined score" of t h e s k y l a r k p e l t i n g music " t i l l none's to spill or s p e n d . " T h e seasons b r i n g changes to t h e g a r d e n : " S u m m e r ends n o w ; now, b a r b a r o u s in b e a u t y , t h e stooks arise A r o u n d ; u p above, w h a t w i n d w a l k s ! W h a t lovely behaviour Of silk-sack clouds !"

I n w i n t e r t h e "fleeciest frailest-fixed snowflakes" t r a n s f o r m t h e c i t a d e l into a sea of " a r g e n t i n e vapour."

W h o are t h e i n h a b i t a n t s of t h i s mystical p a l a c e ?

T h e y are those w h o \vant to l e a r n , those w h o by a c q u i r i n g a "lieavenlier h e a r t " seek t h e p a n t i n g

"POETRY TURNS ALL THINGS TO LOVELINESS" In t h e l i t e r a t u r e of every n a t i o n t h e r e exists a w e a l t h of p o e t r y w h i c h is living a n d h a s lived because of t h e p l e a s u r e a n d d e l i g h t w h i c h it has b r o u g h t to m e n . A n d it has b e e n v a l u e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e ages by those w h o can a p p r e c i a t e , not only the l a n g u a g e in w h i c h it is w r i t t e n , b u t t h e t h o u g h t and reflection w h i c h went into its m a k i n g .

T h e poet, a m a s t e r of l a n g u a g e as a d e e p t h i n k e r , is able to p u t into w o r d s t h e t h o u g h t s w h i c h exist in t h e m i n d s of m e n , b u t w h i c h are u n a t t a i n a b l e because u n e x p r e s s e d . Since p o e t r y lives because of its c o m m o n a p p e a l to m e n , we find t h a t loveliness, in w h i c h light t h e poet's w o r d s reflect t h e t h i n g s of this life, is an o u t s t a n d i n g c h a r a c t e r i s t i c of those works w h i c h are most c h e r i s h e d by t h e lovers of poetry.

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T h e t r u e poet is able to spize u p o n s o m e t h i n g which t h e average m a n b u t casually notices, a n d to r e p r o d u c e it, f r o m the a b u n d a n c e of his own t h o u g h t and e m o t i o n , in an a p p a r e n t l y effortless way.

The result c a n n o t b u t d e l i g h t those w h o were unable to see u n t i l t h e i r eyes were o p e n e d by t h e poet's outpouring.

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t r a t e on m e n a n d reason. T h e result was t h a t n o really lovely p o e t r y e m e r g e d f r o m such a p e r i o d ; r a t h e r , the re c a m e an a d v a n c e m e n t in prose, a n d in an unimaginative f o r m of verse akin to prose.

M u c h of the p o e t r y w h i c h o u r own age is producing, so called " m o d e r n p o e t r y , " falls a long way short of this lovely aim of p o e t r y — t o t u r n "all t h i n g s to loveliness." T h e s e i m p r e s s i o n a l i s t s w h o f a v o u r this use of p o e t r y , are in t h e i r own way clever, a n d t h e p o e t r y t h e y produce, does, 110 d o u b t , accomplish t h e aim t h e y set f o r it—of c r e a t i n g an atmosp h e r e or s t r i k i n g an i m p r e s s i o n — b u t w h e t h e r m u c h of it will live a n d be c h e r i s h e d by t h e f u t u r e p o e t r y lovers, yet r e m a i n s to be seen. As Belloe h a s s a i d : " T h e would-be poet of to-day t h i n k s a n d speaks in t e r m s of s t r e n g t h , shock, novelty, o d d i t y , e v e r y t h i n g u n d e r t h e sun, but, never in t e r m s of b e a u t y . Now. of all t h e arts, t h e one w h i c h lives by b e a u t y , t h e one to w h i c h b e a u t y is native, t h e one which w i t h o u t b e a u t y m u s t necessarily die, is t h e art of verse."

O n e of t h e great lessons w h i c h t h e t r u e poet teaches, is t h a t of a lasting a p p r e c i a t i o n of b e a u t y . " A t h i n g of b e a u t y is a joy f o r e v e r ; Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into n o t h i n g n e s s . " Yet t h e r e is f o r t h e poet a h i g h e r a m b i t i o n , a goal w h i c h those great poets a l r e a d y m e n t i o n e d , ever instinctivly strove t o w a r d s b u t never r e a c h e d .

Success in it can only s p r i n g f r o m a d e e p k n o w l e d g e , u n d e r s t a n d i n g a n d f a i t h in t h e a u t h o r of all b e a u t y . T h i s a i m , w h i c h was a c c o m p l i s h e d by such poets as G e r a r d M a n l e y H o p k i n s a n d F r a n c i s T h o m p s o n , is t h a t of seeing all b e a u t y as a reflection of I n f i n i t e Loveliness.

It is only in t h e a c c o m p l i s h m e n t of this goal that t h e poet's soul finds c o m p l e t e rest a n d satisfaction in his p o e t r y . W e l e a r n f r o m F r a n c i s T h o m p s o n of t h e call of t h a t I n f i n i t e Loveliness: "Lo, n a u g h t c o n t e n t s t h e e w h o contents not M e ! " BARBARA KENNEDY, Senior Class, Brisbane.

T h e great poets of n a t u r e give us a m a r v e l l o u s example of t h e way in w h i c h p o e t r y t u r n s all t h i n g s to loveliness. T h e work of those poets of t h e r o m a n tic revival, W o r d s w o r t h , K e a t s a n d Shelley, c o m e first to o u r m i n d s . W e find a real a p p r e c i a t i o n of the loveliness in s i m p l e things. T h e y k n e w , as d i d few others, the b e a u t i e s of n a t u r e , a n d it is loveliness i n d e e d w h i c h exists in t h e m a g i c of t h e i r verse.

Keats said of p o e t r y t h a t it m u s t be " a f r i e n d to soothe t h e cares a n d l i f t the t h o u g h t s of m a n , " a n d he a d m i r a b l y a c c o m p l i s h e d this aim in his own poetry. W h a t g r e a t e r a m b i t i o n could loveliness have than t h i s ?

We can e n j o y w i t h K e a t s t h e b e a u t y of t h e A u t u m n season w h e n we see it as t h e lovely "Season of nnsts and m e l l o w f r u i t f u l n e s s . " F a r g r e a t e r is o u r a p p r e ciation of t h a t r i c h b e a u t y a f t e r we h a v e h e a r d it expressed by a m a s t e r of l a n g u a g e . Shelley's p o e m on the " W e s t W i n d " is not c h a r a c t e r i s e d by t h e soft, full loveliness of Keats's p o e m , " O d e T o A u t u m n , " but by his o u t p o u r i n g of a d m i r a t i o n f o r the w i n d ' s strength a n d f r e e d o m , its p o w e r over l a n d , sea a n d sky, and " t h e tumult of its m i g h t y h a r m o n i e s , " we too can l e a r n to k n o w a n d to love this " b r e a t h of Autumn's b e i n g . " These poets of t h e early n i n e t e e n t h c e n t u r y a r e expressive in t h e l i t e r a t u r e of t h e n a t i o n ' s revolt against t h e c o n v e n t i o n to w h i c h it h a d b e e n subjected d u r i n g the p r e c e d i n g p e r i o d . D u r i n g t h e "classical" p e r i o d m e n h a d neglected t h e real b e a u t y a n d loveliness w h i c h existed a r o u n d t h e m , and h a d suppressed t h e i m a g i n a t i o n , in t h e i r a t t e m p t to concen-

From the Editor's Anthology FELIX RANDAL FELIX R A N D A L

the farrier, O. he is dead then? my duty all ended, IT ho have watched his mould of man, big-honed and hardy-handsome Pining, pining, till time ivhen reason rambled in it and some Fatal four disorders, ileshed there, all contended?

This seeing the sick endears them to us, us too it endears.

My tongue had taught thee comfort, touch had quenched thy tears, Thy tears that touched my heart, child, Felix, poor Felix Randal;

Sickness broke him.

Impatient, he cursed at first, But mended Being anointed and all; though a heavenlier heart began some Months earlier, since / had our sweet reprieve and ransom.

Tendered to him.

Ah well, God rest him all road ever he offended!

How far from then forethought o f , all thy more boisterous years, When thou at the random grim forge, powerful amidst peers, Didst fettle for the great grey drayhorse his bright and battering sandal!

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t h e y w o u l d , o n e day, h e l p b u i l d u p t h e n a t i o n of f r e e m e n of w h i c h G o v e r n o r P h i l l i p d r e a m e d .

A f t e r a f e w m o n t h s , t h e vital p r o b l e m of lack of f o o d b e c a m e evident in t h e Colony. A system h a d b e e n devised w h e r e b y t h e B r i t i s h G o v e r n m e n t h a d agreed t h a t r a t i o n s w o u l d be sent o u t twice a year.

H o w e v e r , t h i s system soon f a i l e d to work, a n d P h i l l i p , w i t h m u c h r e g r e t , was f o r c e d to cut d o w n t h e r a t i o n s of his p e o p l e .

But the true spirit of his l e a d e r s h i p s h o n e f o r t h .

Immediately t h a t t h e s p e c t r e of f a m i n e b e g a n to a p p e a r , P h i l l i p , too, s u r r e n d e r e d flour f r o m his own p r i v a t e store, a n d s h a r e d t h e h a r d s h i p of his p e o p l e .

W h y was C a p t a i n A r t h u r P h i l l i p chosen to he t h e first G o v e r n o r of t h e n e w p e n a l colony of New South W a l e s ?

W e do not r e a l l y k n o w ; b u t the choice was an e x t r e m e l y h a p p y one, f o r t h i s retired sea-captain w a s e n d o w e d with commonsense, kindliness, b r e a d t h of vision, firmness a n d sincerity, a n d h e p r o v e d to b e an ideal f o u n d e r f o r t h e colony e n t r u s t e d to h i m .

However, the provisions m a d e b y t h e B r i t i s h G o v e r n m e n t f o r this p e n a l colony, e s t a b l i s h e d at so great a distance, showed t h a t t h e p r o b l e m s of s e t t l e m e n t in an u n e x p l o r e d l a n d were e i t h e r not u n d e r s t o o d , or were e n t i r e l y d i s r e g a r d e d in E n g l a n d .

Phillip was t h e r e f o r e l e f t w i t h t h e almost i m p o s s i b l e task of solving t h e m h i m s e l f .

H e h a d to m a k e t h e colony s e l f - s u p p o r t i n g , w i t h p r a c t i c a l l y 110 o t h e r resources t h a n those s u p p l i e d by his own initiative.

T o P h i l l i p was ' given an a u t o c r a t i c c o n t r o l i n t h e new s e t t l e m e n t — a n a u t o c r a c y w h i c h c o n t i n u e d w i t h o u t c h a n g e in t h e commissions of t h e f o u r successive G o v e r n o r s . I n a d m i n i s t r a t i o n , h e was to b e assisted by a civil staff; a j u d i c i a l system was devised to e n f o r c e a n d i n t e r p r e t t h e l a w ; a n d a m i l i t a r y f o r c e was to m a i n t a i n g e n e r a l o r d e r in the settlement.

T h e G o v e r n o r ' s p o w e r s were, in t h e o r y , almost u n f e t t e r e d , b u t , in p r a c t i c e , his great p o w e r s were l i m i t e d by t h e e q u a l l y g r e a t difficulty w h i c h beset h i m on every side. E a c h difficulty, however, was dealt w i t h p r o m p t l y a n d sensibly, f o r this m u c h harassed m a n always r e m e m b e r e d t h a t lie m u s t b u i l d f o r t h e f u t u r e . His actions w e r e those of a wise c a p t a i n who c a r e d f o r t h e m e n a n d w o m e n u n d e r his c h a r g e , b u t also those of a s h r e w d statesm a n w h o realised t h e f a r - r e a c h i n g results these actions w o u l d have.

On a r r i v a l in t h e s e t t l e m e n t P h i l l i p f o u n d himself c o n f r o n t e d with m a n y p r o b l e m s : h e h a d n o k n o w l e d g e of t h e t e r r i t o r y on w h i c h h e h a d l a n d e d ; h e h a d n o r e s p o n s i b l e p e o p l e to t a k e care of t h e convicts; whilst f a m i n e , d u e in m a n y cases to t h e i g n o r a n c e , folly a n d wickedness of t h e m e n , became prevalent after a few months.

T h e convicts, p e r h a p s , w e r e t h e biggest of all t h e p r o b l e m s . T h e i r interests lay solely in t h e h a n d s of t h e G o v e r n o r , a n d h e alone h a d t h e p o w e r to p u n i s h t h e m , to f r e e t h e m , a n d g r a n t t h e m l a n d .

M a n y of these u n f o r t u n a t e p e o p l e , h o w e v e r , did n o t u n d e r s t a n d t h e G o v e r n o r ' s aims, a n d w o u l d not fit in w i t h his p l a n s . T h u s c a r e f u l supervision h a d to be i n t r o d u c e d to see t h a t t h e y did t h e i r w o r k , e i t h e r as assigned l a b o u r e r s or as Governm e n t w o r k e r s . I n d e e d , it can b e said of P h i l l i p t h a t h e was a severe d i s c i p l i n a r i a n , b u t this severity was absolutely necessary in o r d e r t h a t some of t h e convicts m i g h t i m p r o v e a n d b e c o m e good settlers, f o r t h e y c o n s t i t u t e d t h e m a j o r i t y of t h e p o p u l a tion a n d h a d to c o n t r i b u t e to its s u p p o r t .

Also

MARY MEEHAN (17).

Toorak.

CRAFTS T h e s t u d y of weaving is of b o t h p r a c t i c a l value a n d h i s t o r i c a l i n t e r e s t ; t h i s c r a f t h a v i n g always b e e n at t h e b e g i n n i n g of a n y civilisation. A m o n g n o m a d i c t r i b e s of Asia and A f r i c a , weaving was p r a c t i s e d even b e f o r e a g r i c u l t u r e . I n t h e E g y p t of 2000 B.C. exceedingly fine l i n e n cloths were woven. E v e n amongst relics of the stone age f o u n d in E u r o p e t h e r e are r e m n a n t s of m a t e r i a l s a n d t h e s p i n d l e w h o r l s w h i c h produced them.

T h u s we see t h a t t h e c r a f t of weaving was p r a c t i s e d even b e f o r e m e n had r e a c h e d t h e stage of b u i l d i n g t h e i r own h o m e s .

T h e oldest d r a w i n g of looms and r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s of w e a v i n g h a v e been f o u n d on t h e walls of a t o m b in E g y p t . T h e y show t h e w a r p t h r e a d s d r a w n t i g h t l y on a f r a m e w i t h two slaves sitting on e i t h e r side of it, passing t h e s h u t t l e b a c k w a r d s a n d f o r w a r d s , b e a t i n g d o w n t h e w e f t t h r e a d s as t h e y are woven. W e a v i n g is m e n t i o n e d in t h e B i b l e , f o r w h e n t h e c h i l d r e n of I s r a e l set u p t h e T a b e r n a c l e , t h e y wove fine l i n e n centres f o r it, a n d g a r m e n t s f o r t h e priests.

Other d r a w i n g s of old looms a r e f o u n d 011 G r e e k vases: t h e y show a f r a m e on w h i c h t h e w a r p t h r e a d s were s t r e t c h e d a n d easily h a n d l e d by t h e weaver.

In a n o t h e r t y p e t h e w a r p t h r e a d s h u n g f r o m a b a r supp o r t e d b y two posts, a n d each t h r e a d was k e p t in position b y a weight.

F o r n e a r l y five h u n d r e d years t h e weavers of G a u l s u p p l i e d t h e R o m a n s w i t h m a t e r i a l s f o r t h e i r robes.

T h e n c a m e a t i m e w h e n fierce races f r o m t h e N o r t h a n d East o v e r r a n most of E u r o p e , a n d t h e AngloSaxons i n v a d e d E n g l a n d .

During this period the arts a n d c r a f t s ceased to flourish, u n t i l g r a d u a l l y t h e c h u r c h e s a n d m o n a s t e r i e s revived t h e m , a n d b e c a m e t h e c e n t r e of c r a f t w o r k of all k i n d s . M a n y w o n d e r f u l pieces of weaving were d o n e b y these m o n k s a n d t h e m e n w h o w o r k e d u n d e r t h e m . I n t h e convents t h e n u n s devoted some of t h e i r t i m e to weaving a n d e m b r o i d e r y , a n d t h e n passed on t h e i r accomplishm e n t s to t h e ladies w h o lived in t h e h i g h - w a l l e d castles.

K i n g E d w a r d VI, seeing h o w r i c h E u r o p e was be54

L O R coming b y weaving E n g l i s h wool, invited some Flemish weavers to c o m e a n d t e a c h t h e i r t r a d e to t h e English.

W e a v i n g was mostly d o n e in the h o m e s of t h e people u p o n t h e i r own looms.

T h e women and children c l e a n e d a n d s p u n t h e wool, w h i l e t h e m e n wove t h e cloth, w h i c h was t h e n t a k e n to t h e m a r k e t to be sold. T h i s t r a d e was c a r r i e d on in t h e h o m e s on s i m p l e l o o m s f o r h u n d r e d s of years, a n d so t h e wool t r a d e of E n g l a n d was b u i l t u p .

W h e n t h e e a r l y A m e r i c a n colonists began h a n d weaving, t h e i r b e a u t i f u l p a t t e r n s were h i g h l y a p p r e ciated in t h e Old W o r l d , w h e r e t h e y were called "Colonial Designs." T h e s e p a t t e r n s are still in use to-day u n d e r t h e same n a m e .

T h e c o m i n g of t h e I n d u s t r i a l R e v o l u t i o n led to t h e d i s a p p e a r a n c e of large-scale h a n d - w e a v i n g . By t h e middle of t h e n i n e t e e n t h c e n t u r y , m e n , w o m e n a n d children h a d b e e n a b s o r b e d into t h e factories, and at the b e g i n n i n g of t h e t w e n t i e t h c e n t u r y h a n d - w o v e n articles h a d b e c o m e rarities.

T h e m o d e r n revival of h a n d i c r a f t s was d u e to William Morris. W h e n h e was seventeen, he was taken to see an e x h i b i t i o n of machine-woven materials.

T h e i r ugliness s h o c k e d h i m so m u c h that h e l o n g e d to revive the a r t of t h e h a n d weaver. I n l a t e r years h e f o u n d e d a firm w h i c h specialised in c r a f t s , i n c l u d i n g t h a t of hand-weaving, and was r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e revival of this craft.

To-day m a n y p e o p l e a r e t a k i n g an active interest in hand-weaving. It is n o w t a u g h t in t h e schools as a c u l t u r a l s u b j e c t . O c c u p a t i o n a l t h e r a p i s t s are doing m u c h to spread h a n d - w e a v i n g , f o r they a r e teaching h u n d r e d s of p a t i e n t s in h o s p i t a l s this interesting c r a f t . I n A u s t r a l i a t h e a r r i v a l of m a n y New A u s t r a l i a n s w i t h designs novel to o u r c o u n t r y has aided it c o n s i d e r a b l y .

T h e c h a r m of w e a v i n g lies in t h e fact t h a t , w i t h quite s i m p l e e q u i p m e n t , b e a u t i f u l things can b e made. M u c h of t h e b e a u t y of t h e w e a v e r s ' w o r k comes f r o m t h e use of b r i g h t colours a n d interesting designs. It t e a c h e s us to be p a t i e n t a n d observant, b u t is p r o d u c t i v e of m u c h d e l i g h t w h e n a piece, w h i c h was at first m e r e l y a design, is woven into the finished article.

In weaving, a c c u r a c y is m o s t essential.

Before something is m a d e , it m u s t b e first c a r e f u l l y p l a n ned and t h e p a t t e r n d r a w n to scale on g r a p h p a p e r .

Much p a t i e n c e is r e q u i r e d f o r t h e t h r e a d i n g u p , and any m i s t a k e m u s t be rectified b e f o r e a t t e m p t ing to weave. W h e n weaving, t h e p a t t e r n m u s t be followed c a r e f u l l y , a n d the tension m u s t be perfect if you a r e to be r e w a r d e d w i t h a successful article. T h e finishing-off is as i m p o r t a n t as t h e weaving, a n d m u s t be d o n e as n e a t l y as possible.

T h e joy of w e a v i n g is p r o b a b l y d u e to t h e f a c t that we begin w i t h an idea, the necessary m a t e r i a l , and a s i m p l e device, a n d w i t h these we p r o d u c e an article w h i c h m a y b e b o t h b e a u t i f u l a n d useful.

At school we m a y take w e a v i n g as a s u b j e c t f o r

E T O o u r I n t e r m e d i a t e a n d L e a v i n g Certificates.

In I n t e r m e d i a t e we use a two-shaft loom, a n d m a k e scarves, face-washers a n d c u s h i o n covers.

Their b e a u t y lies in t h e different colours t h a t a r e used.

In Leaving, we use a f o u r - s h a f t loom, on w h i c h we m a k e b a t h - m a t s , towels and guest-towels, a n d in t h i s class we a d d lovely designs to t h e i r b e a u t y of colour. In o u r c r a f t r o o m you m a y o f t e n h e a r t h e f r i e n d l y m u r m u r of voices a d m i r i n g a n d criticising t h e work t h a t is done, b u t t h e r e is one p o i n t 011 w h i c h we all a g r e e — w e love weaving.

ROBIN LEVY (16), Toorak.

BACK TO SCHOOL It is a T u e s d a y m o r n i n g . T h e sun p o u r s in at m y w i n d o w as I drowsily a w a k e a n d begin to p l a n an exciting day.

B u t , wait a m i n u t e !

W h a t is t h a t o b j e c t h a n g i n g on m y w a r d r o b e d o o r ?

I sit b o l t - u p r i g h t in b e d to h a v e a p r o p e r look. Good h e a v e n s , it's n o t ! Surely it is n o t !

B u t it is—my neatly-pressed b l a z e r a n d t u n i c r e p o s e w i t h all too m u c h p e r f e c t i o n b e f o r e m y anxious eyes. T h e realisation of " S c h o o l T o - d a y " comes w i t h f u l l f o r c e .

Well, a n y h o w , it is only t w e n t y to seven, so t h e r e is still p l e n t y of t i m e to miss t h a t t r a i n , a n d I am going to stay ill civilian clothes f o r a while longer I s c r a m b l e out of b e d , seize an old p a i r of jodhp u r s , a skirt a n d some laceless shoes. I dash off in t h e d i r e c t i o n of t h e b a t h r o o m , b u t t h e sound of r u n n i n g w a t e r , a n d l o u d war-cries greet m y g l u m ears.

M y d e a r b r o t h e r , F r a n k , is l o u d l y a u c t i o n i n g s o m e s h e e p u n d e r t h e shower. I k n o c k on t h e door, b u t all I h e a r is " G o i n g , Going, G o n e !

Five hundred wethers for forty bob a head, Dick."

I beg h i m to h u r r y , b u t t h e o n l y response is " D o I hear fifty?

W h o ' l l m a k e it f i f t y ? " As 1 t u r n d e s p a i r i n g l y a w a y f r o m t h e saleyard b a t h r o o m , I m e e t B a r b i e p a t t e r i n g a l o n g t h e passage.

B a r b i e h a s j u s t c l e a n e d m y shoes f o r me. 1 t h a n k my little sister very m u c h , h u t p r o m p t l y d i s a p p e a r in a n o t h e r d i r e c t i o n w h e n I see m y t a n golf shoes h a v e b e e n coated w i t h b l a c k p o l i s h !

H a l f - p a s t ten finds m e in a very d i s a g r e e a b l e temper.

E v e r y o n e is t e r r i b l y k i n d to-day.

Mum is b a k i n g cakes f o r m e , a n d G r a n , h a s just finished m e n d i n g all last t e r m s holes. " B u t r e a l l y , " I b e g M u m m y , " D o I h a v e to go b a c k t o - d a y ? " Margy goes i n t o t h e d e n a n d r u m m a g e s in M u m ' s desk f o r my Report. Oh woe!

Must t h a t be b r o u g h t u p a g a i n ? I sit d o w n m i s e r a b l y w h i l e ray little sister b l u r t i n g l y r e a d s o u t t h e d a t e of m y r e t u r n to school. Of course, it is to-day.

I s u d d e n l y decide to p a c k .

Frantically I rush a r o u n d l o o k i n g f o r all m y things, books in t h e d i n i n g - r o o m , p h o t o a l b u m in t h e d e n , r a c q u e t on the h a l l - s t a n d , a n d school hat u n d e r the b e d . Such

t u r m o i l ! It is t w e n t y to twelve, a n d I a m still in j o d h p u r s . A f t e r a w h i l e I find m y way into most of m y u n i f o r m , b u t w h e r e is m y tie?

It is not o n Dad's tie-rack, and it is not in F r a n k s d r a w e r . A h ! h e r e it is.

T h e car h o r n is s u d d e n l y b e e p i n g out its o m i n o u s summons.

P o o r D a d is struggling d o w n to t h e garage w i t h m y luggage. E v e r y t h i n g a n d e v e r y o n e is r e a d y f o r t h e station except myself. I say goodbye to treasured nooks a n d c o r n e r s like a p e r s o n in a d r e a m . W e are soon at t h e station. H o w I got t h e r e I do not k n o w . . . . I wave good-bye to m y f a m i l y as long as possible, b u t t h e r e ' s somet h i n g h o r r i b l e in m y t h r o a t , a n d my h e a r t seems to have f o r g o t t e n to beat.

A f t e r t h r e e a n d a half long, h o r r i b l e h o u r s we p u l l into t h e grey, noisy wetness t h a t calls itself Melbourne.

T h e first i m p r e s s i o n is f r i g h t e n i n g .

1 wait ages f o r a taxi, a n d t h e n t h e d r i v e r charges m e an impossible sum, a n d all because h e did n o t k n o w t h e way to school. I s t a n d on t h e d o o r s t e p a n d g r a d u a l l y b r i n g myself to r i n g t h e bell. T h e door is o p e n e d , and f o r a m o m e n t all m y loneliness vanishes in t h e w a r m t h of t h e w e l c o m e t h a t I receive. E v e r y o n e is very k i n d , a n d it is j u s t great to see the n u n s a n d girls again.

Jill, U r s u l a , Jo, and t h e o t h e r s are back, a n d life cheers u p f o r a while. B u t I s u d d e n l y see t h e class-rooms a n d m a r k - b o o k s , a n d m y h e a r t chills again.

A f t e r t h e C h a p e l visit, t h e r e is tea, a n d this consists of l u m p y t h r o a t s a n d w e a k smiles. T h e n b e d , Over to t h e b a t h r o o m s I r u s h . It is easy to get a shower to-night I t h e n c r e e p into b e d , a f t e r p r a y e r s , w h i c h consisted of one big Avish: " D e a r God, m a y I go h o m e ? " When I am under the b l a n k e t s , m y t r o u b l e d t h o u g h t s b e c o m e easier, a n d I t h i n k that a f t e r all school is not so b a d , a n d I sink into a c o n t e n t e d sleep a n d d r e a m of t h e t e r m ahead.

JUDY HILL (14), Toorak.

E v e n t u a l l y , all t h e girls r e c o v e r e d , a n d the G.-G. m a d e an effort to interest t h e N.S.-G.-G. in H o c k e y , u r g i n g h e r to a t t e n d lessons m o r e f r e q u e n t l y . B u t alas! t h e N.-S.-G.-G. h a d missed too m a n y lessons. " M y d e a r , m i n d y o u r s t i c k ! " e j a c u l a t e d t h e G.-G. as t h e o t h e r swung h e r w e a p o n skywards.

The G.-G. s h o u l d have m i n d e d h e r h e a d instead, f o r five m i n u t e s l a t e r she lav s t r e t c h e d on t h e g r o u n d with b r u i s e a d m i n i s t e r e d b y t h e N.-S.-G.-G.'s h o c k e y stick, d a r k e n i n g h e r lily-white b r o w .

O n e n i g h t the N.-S.-G.-G. was sent to bed early, in disgrace, alas! T h e G.-G. a n d o t h e r p o l i t e girls entertained the presiding nun, and made recreation a p l e a s a n t t i m e f o r all.

T h e N.-S.-G.-G. was gazing over t h e Delia S t r a d a b a l c o n y f o r a b o u t five m i n u t e s w h e n a flying saucer whizzed past. T o i m p r e s s h e r scientific b r o t h e r s on S u n d a y , she took n o t e of t h e h o u r , a p p r o x i m a t e speed, a n d s t r u c t u r e of t h e saucer. Five days l a t e r a n o t a b l e scientist visited t h e school.

Questioning t h e assembled girls i n f o r m a l l y , c o n c e r n i n g t h e r e c e n t local p h e n o m e n o n , h e was m e t w i t h s h r i e k s of silence. T h e school was in i m m i n e n t d a n g e r of being labelled dumb.

T h e N.-S.-G.-G., having risen late, alas, e n t e r e d w i t h a b l u n t q u e r y : " W h a t ' s all t h i s a b o u t ? " T o everyone's a m a z e m e n t , especially t h e G.-G.*s, a n d to t h e h o n o u r of t h e school, she s u p p l i e d t h e scientist with intelligent, a c c u r a t e a n d scientific answers.

Moral: E a r l y to bed a n d late to rise, m a k e s "notso-good" girls exceedingly wise.

MARILYN IIOGAN and MARY McMULLEN <16), Claremont, W.A.

A HERO Some of t h e b r a v e s t m e n w h o c a m e out of t h e last W a r were Coast Watchers—men with radios stationed in t h e j u n g l e , or on t h e coast of New G u i n e a . O n e of t h e bravest of these was L. G. Vial.

W h e n t h e J a p s t h r e a t e n e d to i n v a d e N e w G u i n e a all t h e p e o p l e w e r e e v a c u a t e d . Vial was one of those e v a c u a t e d f r o m R a b a u l . At t h e t i m e h e was a y o u n g assistant district officer. I n Townsville h e q u i e t l y insisted t h a t h e s h o u l d be given a coast w a t c h i n g assignment. H e h a d a great k n o w l e d g e of t h e c o u n t r y a n d w o u l d b e an ideal w a t c h e r . F u r t h e r m o r e , S a l a m a u a was e x p e c t i n g J a p a n e s e occupation.

It was d e c i d e d t h a t V i a l s h o u l d be sent to o c c u p y t h e hills over S a l a m a u a , to r e p o r t on m o v e m e n t s of t h e e n e m y . Vial was flown t h e r e , a n d installed in t h e jungle-clad hills, a f e w days b e f o r e t h e e n e m y o c c u p i e d it. F r o m his h i d e o u t in t h e hills, h e sent out messages by r a d i o to P o r t M o r e s b y of t h e movem e n t of J a p a n e s e 'planes. I n t h i s way o u r pilots in P o r t Moresby were in the air a n d r e a d y to m e e t t h e a t t a c k of the e n e m y .

A FALLACIOUS FABLE Once u p o n a t i m e t h e r e were two girls at " O s b o r n e " — a good girl a n d a not-so-good girl.

O n e d a y t h e not-so-good girl d i s r e g a r d e d t h e n o t i c e : " N o c h i l d m a y sit, k n e e l , or lie, on grass or stone."

She settled herself g r a c e f u l l y on t h e l a w n . l ire G.-G. passing by s a i d : " M y d e a r , you'll get a cold if you sit on t h e g r a s s ! " B u t it was not a cold t h a t N.-S.-G.-G. got; it was the p u n i s h m e n t of not going to see t h e film, " V a t i c a n City."

Now it so h a p p e n e d t h a t it p o u r e d r a i n just as t h e rest of t h e school set out f o r t o w n , a n d five m i n u t e s later t h e y r e t u r n e d w i t h p n e u m o n i a .

I t was a p l e a s a n t week t h a t f o l l o w e d , f o r t h e N.-S.-G.-G. T h e r e was no school, a n d she saw n o t only " V a t i c a n City," b u t " C h e a p e r by t h e Dozen," " T h e G r e a t C a r u s o , " a n d m a n y o t h e r films.

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F o r six m o n t h s h e r e m a i n e d t h e r e , a l t h o u g h h u n t e d d a i l y h y t h e e n e m y . So f a m o u s d i d h e become, t h a t h e was r e f e r r e d to in G e n e r a l M a c A r t h u r ' s h e a d q u a r t e r s as "golden-voice" Vial.

D u r i n g all this t i m e his q u i e t , u n h u r r i e d voice was h e a r d over t h e r a d i o , r e p o r t i n g t h e types, n u m b e r s , course a n d height of a i r c r a f t leaving t h e air field. W h e n his watch was e n d e d , h e was a w a r d e d t h e A m e r i c a n Distinguished Service Cross f o r his w o r k .

W h e n t h e J a p a n e s e invasion was s t o p p e d eventually, w i t h his h e l p , V i a l r e t u r n e d to P o r t Moresby.

In less t h a n six m o n t h s h e was killed in a "plane crash travelling f r o m P o r t M o r e s b y to Lae. So died one of A u s t r a l i a ' s greatest heroes, w h o h e l p e d to preserve o u r f r e e d o m .

JEAN MADDEN (15), Dawson Street.

T h e s e m e n are two of t h e most f a m o u s , b u t t h e r e are o t h e r s — A . G. Bell, on C a n a d i a n ; T. A. Edison, on U.S.A.; Galvani a n d M a r c o n i , on I t a l i a n . T h e only E n g l i s h m a n is 011 t h e s t a m p s of E q u a d o r — C h a r l e s Darwin.

W e notice w i t h regret t h a t no B r i t i s h scientists a p p e a r on B r i t i s h s t a m p s .

If you look in y o u r collection you will find m a n y motor stamps.

G e r m a n y issues t h e most m o t o r stamps, a n d New Z e a l a n d a n d U n i t e d States issue m a n y , too. I n 1936 a n d 1939 s t a m p s were issued in G e r m a n y f o r t h e B e r l i n M o t o r Shows. T h e l a r g e s t a m p s of t h e S p a n i s h series f o r t h e f o r t i e t h anniv e r s a r y of t h e M a d r i d Press Association show a s t r e a m of m o t o r cars passing t h e Press Association Buildings.

O n e of t h e most recent m o t o r s t a m p s is a set issued in h o n o u r of t h e late P r e s i d e n t Roosevelt. It shows h i m r i d i n g in a j e e p receiving t r o o p s , a n d comes f r o m L i b e r i a . Q u i t e a n u m b e r of cycles are shown 011 E g y p t i a n , S p a n i s h , Russian a n d B u l g a r i a n stamps.

T h e g o v e r n m e n t s of m a n y c o u n t r i e s are now issuing Scout s t a m p s . I n 1931 m a n y Scout J a m b o r e e s t a m p s were issued. Several c o u n t r i e s to issue Scout s t a m p s in t h a t y e a r w e r e H u n g a r y , H o l l a n d a n d D u t c h I n d i e s . T h e most recent Scout s t a m p is a b r o w n F r e n c h one, b e a r i n g t h e e m b l e m of t h e 1947 Jamboree.

T h e V a t i c a n City, a s m a l l State w i t h i n R o m e , issues some of t h e most b e a u t i f u l s t a m p s in t h e w o r l d . Some of t h e latest are those to c o m m e m o r ate t h e d e f i n i t i o n of t h e A s s u m p t i o n of O u r L a d y .

On o t h e r s are p i c t u r e s of t h e p r e s e n t P o p e a n d t h e P o p e s b e f o r e h i m . P r i n t e d on o t h e r s are views of t h e V a t i c a n , p a n o r a m a s of t h e city and p i c t u r e s of t h e Basilicas. Some of t h e Saints shown on V a t i c a n s t a m p s are Saint F r a n c e s de Sales, Saint I g n a t i u s a n d Sain J o h n F i s h e r . I11 H o l y Y e a r t h e V a t i c a n issued several s t a m p s to c o m m e m o r a t e t h a t year.

W h e n m a k i n g y o u r collection it will not be comp l e t e w i t h o u t V a t i c a n stamps.

A n o t h e r s u b j e c t we see 011 s t a m p s is locomotives— m o s t l y engines. T h i s reason is f a i r l y obvious, since t h e g r e a t e r n u m b e r of letters m u s t b e conveyed, at least a c e r t a i n p a r t of t h e i r j o u r n e y , by r a i l w a y .

I n 1860 t h e S o u t h East R a i l w a y in E n g l a n d issued t e l e g r a p h stamps.

G e r m a n y in 1935 issued f o u r s t a m p s in c o n n e c t i o n w i t h t h e c e n t e n a r y of h e r railway.

B e l g i u m , R u m a n i a a n d B u l g a r i a all sent out cent e n a r y issues. T h e y e a r 1939 was t h e d a t e of a gre?* n u m b e r of r a i l w a y systems.

Most of t h e m sin p i c t u r e s of e a r l y a n d m o d e r n engines. O t h e r countries showing locomotives on t h e i r s t a m p s are Italy, N e w Z e a l a n d , U n i t e d States of A m e r i c a , Switzerl a n d a n d Sweden.

S t a m p collecting develops into a f a s c i n a t i n g h o b b y as t h e collection grows. It is t h e c o m m o n interest of c h i l d r e n a n d a d u l t s all over t h e w o r l d .

STAMPS At school this year, s t a m p collecting has b e c o m e very p o p u l a r . Not only does it interest us as a h o b b y , b u t it h e l p s us to l e a r n of t h e h a p p e n i n g s of c o u n t r i e s outside o u r own. Several times one of the girls h a s given a l e c t u r e on stamps. P r o b a b l y 110 o t h e r h o b b y is so a d a p t a b l e as s t a m p collecting.

T h e cost of s t a r t i n g is next to n o t h i n g . Y o u can spend as little or as m u c h as you like, a n d in b o t h cases r e a p h o u r s of interest.

It a p p e a l s to t h e schoolboy w i t h two or t h r e e h u n d r e d s t a m p s stuck in an old exercise book, a n d to t h e specialist w i t h high-power m a g n i f i e r a n d q u a r t z l a m p in his search for flaws a n d c o l o u r varieties.

M a n y s u b j e c t s are p r i n t e d 011 s t a m p s ; we see postage s t a m p s of a n i m a l s , b i r d s a n d m a p s , Perhaps some of the best k n o w n a n i m a l s t a m p s come from Africa and Borneo.

Australia, Canada and South A m e r i c a l e a d t h e way w i t h m a p stamps. T h e p r i n c i p a l c o u n t r i e s issuing b i r d s on t h e i r s t a m p s are New Z e a l a n d , A u s t r a l i a , a n d B o r n e o .

T h e s t a m p s I h a v e just m e n t i o n e d are seen frequently, b u t t h e s t a m p s of locomotives, m o t o r s , scouts a n d most of all t h e " F a m o u s Men of Science" are u n u s u a l . F r o m t h i s last g r o u p let us t a k e a chemist first—Marcellin B e r t h e l o t , w h o was b o r n in F r a n c e . O n e h u n d r e d years a f t e r , F r a n c e issued a centenary s t a m p in his h o n o u r . I n 1886 B e r t h e l o t became M i n i s t e r of E d u c a t i o n , a n d in 1895 Minister of F o r e i g n Affairs. H e w r o t e m a n y books on chemistry.

A n o t h e r great F r e n c h m a n was Louis P a s t e u r .

Pasteurised m i l k is n a m e d in his h o n o u r . H e was born in 1822 at Dole.

O n e could easily write a book on this m a n . H e was called to t h e south of France to investigate t h e w i n e m e r c h a n t s ' p r o b l e m — why t h e wine s h o u l d t u r n sour. H e discovered t h e difficulty and t h e r e m e d y , and w h e n h e was called to deal w i t h t h e s i l k w o r m disease, again was successful. T h e n h e t u r n e d his m i n d to o t h e r diseases.

He died in 1895.

MARGARET McARDLE, Sub-Intermediate, Dawson Street.

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OUR KING IS DEAD

O r s p o k e his e p i t a p h in s i m p l e w o r d s — Such w o r d s as d u l l e d by usage, yet t a k e on F r e s h m e a n i n g in t h e a w f u l light of d e a t h .

T h u s h e , whose v i r t u e s were t h e c o m m o n man's, Is h o n o u r e d by t h e t e a r s of c o m m o n m e n . " *

W e h a d just r e t u r n e d to school in F e b r u a r y w h e n t h e tragic news was flashed to A u s t r a l i a : " O u r K i n g is d e a d . " It was a great shock to t h e w h o l e E n g l i s h nation when they learnt that their beloved Sovereign was no m o r e . It c a m e as a d e e p p e r s o n a l sorrow to m e , because, h a v i n g b r e a t h e d f r o m babyh o o d t h e K i n g ' s n a t i v e air a n d lived so n e a r h i m , it seemed to t o u c h m e m o r e k e e n l y . . . . At first I could h a r d l y b r i n g myself to believe i t ; but as t h e sad t r u t h f o r c e d itself u p o n m e I realised t h e n o t h i n g n e s s of m a n a n d t h e i n f i n i t e m a j e s t y of God, a n d t h a t even t h e m i g h t i e s t of kings c a n n o t live forever. God alone is u n c h a n g i n g : " T h o u art always t h e self-same, a n d T h y years shall n o t f a i l . " K i n g George V I was t h e beloved of all his subjects, a n d w h e n h e was u n d e r g o i n g a serious operation, t h e p r a y e r t h a t rose f r o m t h e h e a r t s of his p e o p l e w a s : " 0 God, bless T h y s u b j e c t , George, o u r k i n g . " . . . His reign b e g a n in h a r d t i m e s ; yet h a r d e r was it f o r h i m , w h o never d r e a m e d of k i n g s h i p , to ascend a t h r o n e l e f t v a c a n t by c i r c u m s t a n c e s n o E n g l i s h p e r s o n cares to dwell u p o n . O n l y a k e e n sense of d u t y m a d e this D u k e of Y o r k accept t h e crown.

B u t it was n o t just because h e was a k i n g t h a t his p e o p l e loved a n d r e s p e c t e d h i m . It was because in h i m all t h e qualities of a k i n g r e p o s e d .

The n a t i o n , a n d i n d e e d most of t h e w o r l d , loved and r e v e r e d h i m b e c a u s e h e lived as one of his p e o p l e , s h a r i n g w i t h t h e m t h e sorrows, h a r d s h i p s a n d bitterness of t h e w a r years. It was his d i g n i t y a n d m a n l y b e a r i n g , as well as his love f o r t h e m , t h a t w o n t h e i r hearts.

H e was always t r u e to his w o r d . At his accession h e h a d s a i d : " I h a v e succeeded to t h e t h r o n e in c i r c u m s t a n c e s w h i c h are w i t h o u t p r e c e d e n t , a n d at a m o m e n t of great p e r s o n a l distress, b u t I a m resolved to do m y d u t y . . . . I t will b e m y c o n s t a n t e n d e a v o u r , w i t h God's h e l p , s u p p o r t e d as I shall be b y m y d e a r wife, to u p h o l d t h e h o n o u r of t h e r e a l m a n d to p r o m o t e t h e h a p p i n e s s of m y p e o p l e . " T h a t " d e a r w i f e , " to w h o m we all e x t e n d o u r symp a t h y , surely a i d e d h i m t h r o u g h o u t . She realised, as did he, t h a t , as Mr. de V a l e r a said in his t r i b u t e : "Thej position of a c o n s t i t u t i o n a l m o n a r c h is one of t h e most difficult in t h e w o r l d . H e does n o t exert his p o w e r s in politics or s t a t e m a n s h i p , b u t lives, a s y m b o l of his p e o p l e , a r a l l y i n g p o i n t in t i m e s of d a n g e r and a b o n d of u n i o n in adversity. . . . Most p a r t i c u l a r l y in his f a m i l y l i f e h e was a p a t t e r n of devotion to d u t y . "

CAMILLA NATHAN (15), Normanhurst.

March, 1952. * T h i s p o e m was one of t h e t r i b u t e s over t h e radio on t h e d a y of t h e K i n g ' s f u n e r a l .

WALKING W I T H OUR LORD* To-day He walked with us, the Crucified; The King, Who long ago for us had died— Had drunk for all mankind the bitter cup— And Whom our sins had lifted up Upon the Cross to die.

To-day, He walked with us, a loving friend: He, Who had loved His own unto the end And paid for them the penalty, high priced, Sealing it in His Precious Blood, O Christ, That we, for Thee, could die.

To-day, He walked with us, the Lord most But then there was no prayer, no plea, no Our hearts were full of gladness, praise and "All glory to the Eternal Three above," We sang, for Christ in glory reigns.

high, sigh; love.

CAMILLA NATHAN (15), Normanhurst. * W r i t t e n after the C o n v e n t C o r p u s C h r i s t i

Procession

22nd June, 1952.

NATIVITY Still, chill, peaceable, deep night, Wherein God gave to earth, Him None can span whose ivorth.

Birth Virginal, God-wrought, sight Of world's awaiting.

Strong throng.

Star-spanned Angel host, The Shepherds' Tale, joy tidings fall In song.

See, though!

Low bent— Their Gloria is Sanctus, hushed—all Sound abating.

Here, fear, culpable to kneel, outrage Shrine all-holy.

Pause yet!

The word Eloquent while dumb bids thee—"On, Striven, be—Mirror of Me, image Of my creating."

" D e a t h took h i m gently by t h e h a n d in sleep, A n d j o i n e d h i m in a p e a c e f u l f e l l o w s h i p W i t h all t h e great a n d h u m b l e of t h e past.

So d e a t h bestowed on h i m w h a t l i f e c o u l d n o t : A t r i b u t e t h a t was g r e a t e r t h a n t h e p o m p Of tolling bells a n d solemn p a g e a n t r y .

P l a i n p e o p l e m o u r n e d h i m , q u i e t l y , alone,

—M. Melbourne.

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CLASSES I A N D II (Top L e f t ) " B A B E S IN T H E WOOD" (Top Right) ONE OF T H E N E W P A T H S , NEW LAWN AND SHRUBBERY (Extreme Left) CLASSES III A N D IV. ( B o t t o m Right) FORMS I, II A N D III (Bottom Left)

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HEAD OF THE SCHOOL AND PREFECTS (Top L e f t ) F R O N T R O W ( L . to R.) : Marian Dudley, Brenda H e a g n e y ( H e a d of School), J u d i t h B A C K R O W : Jocelyn Daly Smith, Elizabeth Burt, Adrienne Cranfield.

Hanrahan,

Garry

McXab.

B A S K E T BALL TEAMS (Bottom L e f t ) S I T T I N G : Noel H u m p h r i e s (Sports Captain).

L. to R. : Brenda H i a g n e y {Captain of St. Francis Xavier's H o u s e ) , Marian Dudley, M a r g a r e t Wallwork, Mary Talboys, Dorothy Hogg, Mary Pannell, Gary M c N a b , J u d i t h H a n r a h a n , M a r g a r e t M c D o ugall, Mary Dwyer, Janet Rowden. Elizabeth Burt (Captain of St. Michael's H o u s e ) , Beverley Sexton, Elizabeth Foley, Jocelyn Daly Smith, Valerie Guthrie, Elizabeth Connor, J u d i t h Daly Smith, Christine Howson, Kerry O'Sullivan, Pamela Vickers (Captain of St. Anne's H o u s e ) .

LEAVING A N D SUB-LEAVING CLASS (Bottom Right) F R O N T R O W : (L. to R.) Marian Dudley, J u d i t h H a n r a h a n , Brenda B A C K R O W : Noel Humphries, Pamela Vickers, Jocelyn Daly Smith,

Heagney, Garry McNab, M a r g a r e t MacDougall.

Elizabeth Burt, Adrienne Cranfield, Dorothy H o g g .

JUNIOR A N D SUB-JUNIOR CLASSES (Top Right) F R O N T R O W (L. to R.) : Patricia Hickey, Judith Fuller, M a r g o t Collins, Dianne Chatel, Kerry O'Sullivan, M a r g a r e t Wallwork, Janet Rowden, Christine Howson, Deanna Maso, Rosemary Hanrahan.

SECOND ROW: J a n e t McComish, Helen Pearson, Beverley Sexton, Mary Pannell, Rosemary H a r r i n g t o n , J u d i t h Daly Smith. Mary Dwyer, Mary Talboys, Brenda Fountain. Tony Stewart.

B A C K R O W : Elizabeth Connor, Jill McLernon, Anne Melvin, Elizabeth Foley, Valerie Shields, Gabmelle Antoine, Valerie Guthrie, Joan Ferguson, Lynett Shaw, Dawn Shields, Coralie Mackie.

LORETO CONVENT,

NEDLANDS,

W.A.

LOR

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA " L e t all w h o e n t e r this h a l l do h o n o u r to t h e m e m o r y of Sir J o h n W i n t h r o p H a c k e t t , K.C., M.G., LL.D., first C h a n c e l l o r of this University, w h o entrusted his w e a l t h to t h e U n i v e r s i t y of W e s t e r n Australia to b u i l d this h a l l a n d to f u r t h e r t h e a d v a n c e m e n t of l e a r n i n g a n d e n n o b l e m e n t of l i f e . " (Inscription outside W i n t h r o p Hall.)

T h e U n i v e r s i t y of W e s t e r n A u s t r a l i a was f o u n d e d in 1929. T h i s was m a d e possible by Sir J o h n W i n t h r o p H a c k e t t w h o at his d e a t h b e q u e a t h e d his wealth to t h e f o u n d i n g of a F r e e U n i v e r s i t y in West Australia, a n d t h u s it r e m a i n s a lasting m e m o r i a l to his n a m e .

T h e U n i v e r s i t y is s i t u a t e d in p i c t u r e s q u e grounds.

The r o l l i n g lawns a n d o r d e r l y flower beds c o n t r a s t i n g b e a u t i f u l l y w i t h t h e virgin b u s h w h i c h is allowed to remain u n t o u c h e d .

I n some ways t h e University building r e m i n d s one of an old castle w i t h its c r e e p e r covered walls, m e l l o w e d stone a n d stained glass windows. D o m i n a t i n g t h e b u i l d i n g is t h e tower w h i c h can be seen f r o m some distance. If one s h o u l d c l i m b to its s u m m i t one is r e w a r d e d by a p a n o r a m i c view of t h e n e i g h b o u r i n g s u b u r b s , t h e Swan R i v e r and in the distance t h e b l u e hills of t h e D a r l i n g R a n g e .

To these g r a c e f u l b u i l d i n g s m e l l o w e d by t i m e come s t u d e n t s f r o m m a n y p a r t s of West A u s t r a l i a .

Here by investigation a n d r e s e a r c h u n d e r the direction of l e a r n e d professors these y o u n g m e n and women p r e p a r e f o r t h e i r f u t u r e careers. T h i s is one of the f e w Universities at w h i c h a t t e n d a n c e is f r e e — thus giving e q u a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s to b o t h r i c h a n d poor.

LORETO

CONVENT,

NEDLANDS,

E T O I n t h e d a y t i m e t h e s u n l i g h t shines on t h e s e peacef u l b u i l d i n g s of t h e University, b u t w h e n t h e stars a p p e a r a n d all is s h r o u d e d in t h e d a r k m a n t l e of n i g h t , o f t e n is to b e h e a r d t h e strains of an orchest r a f r o m t h e a u d i t o r i u m set u p in t h e g r o u n d s . A n d as t h e exquisite strains of t h e old Masters float over t h e g r o u n d s a n d b u i l d i n g s , t h e wish of W i n t h r o p H a c k e t t is t r u l y f u l f i l l e d — " t o f u r t h e r t h e advancem e n t of l e a r n i n g a n d e n n o b l e m e n t of l i f e . " May this spirit p r e s i d e h e r e at all times.

A t t a c h e d to t h e University are v a r i o u s colleges a n d hostels — Catholics of West A u s t r a l i a welcome t h e move t h a t h a s n o w b e e n set 011 foot to e s t a b l i s h a C a t h o l i c College w i t h i n t h e U n i v e r s i t y — t h e g r o u n d site has b e e n a c q u i r e d a n d soon we m a y h o p e to see t h e b u i l d i n g of t h e college in progress.

MARY DWYER, Nedlands.

NEHRU'S VISIT T h e H o n o u r a b l e Sir J a w a h a r l a l N e h r u , t h e P r i m e Minister, visited D a r j e e l i n g f o r t h e first t i m e last S a t u r d a y . O u r N e p a l i School w i t h some of t h e n u n s lined u p along t h e r o a d s t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e girls a n d some of t h e n u n s f r o m o u r school. Ours w e n t to G o v e r n m e n t H o u s e S h r u b b e r y G r o u n d w h e r e N e h r u a d d r e s s e d a p u b l i c m e e t i n g . T h e whole p l a c e was d e c o r a t e d w i t h arches a n d flags; and crowds c a m e in to m e e t h i m f r o m all t h e s u r r o u n d i n g districts. H e s p o k e f o r over an h o u r in H i n d i ; a n d w h e n h e h a d finished h e s l i p p e d away very q u i e t l y .

Loreto Convent (I.B.V.M.), Darjeeling, April 27, 1952.

India.

W . A . (See pictures on page 59)

CLASSES I A N D II (Top L e f t ) RACK

ROW: Elizabeth Membery, Elizabeth D o n n a n , Elizabeth Collins, M a r g a r e t Adams, Carmen Brophy, J e n n y Brophy, Susan Wells, Elizabeth Palandri, Roberta Shaw, Patricia Membery.

T H I R D R O W : Jocelyn Bruen, Nathalie Clarke, Julia Bonser, Elizabeth Rudwick, Patricia Wright, Philippa Daly-Smith, Kathleen Elliot, Pauline Ferguson, Suzanne Boyd.

SECOND R O W : Maureen Burnette, J o a n Castenelle. Judy Baker, S u z a n n e Franetovitch, Patricia Adam, Jocelyn Wells, J u d y Logan, J a n e t Slade, Elizabeth Keast, B a r b a r a Ireland.

F R O N T R O W : J o h n Colbert, T o m Moeller, Bill Moeller, Peter Collopy, Geoffrey Ireland.

" B A B E S IN THE WOOD" (Top Right) S T A N D I N G : Pauline Walsh, W e n d y Baker, G r a h a m Johnson, Michael Kennedy, J o h n Dudley, Rosemary Elliot. Lesley H a c k e t t .

SITTING: Lorraine Barnette, L y n O ' D o n o g h u e , Julian Wright, A n d r e w Thompson, J o h n Franetovitch, Les'ey Smoker, Alec Tiverios, Collopy, David Brown. Jill Beacher, Nathalie Monefiore. » A B S E N T : Ann Donnan. Geralcline Adams, B r o n y w n Evans, Caroly Keogh, Peter Lalor, Colin Masters.

C L A S S E S III A N D IV (Bottom

Paul

Right)

BACK R O W : Gaynor Slater, Ann McMullen, Carolyn Dobson, Christine Bodeker, Lucille Durack, Esme Stephenson, J o a n n e McDonnell, Jacqueline Biddies, W'anda H a r r i g a n , Lesley Logan Elizabeth Cogan.

THIRD R O W : Theresa Elliot, J u d i t h Randall. Dorothy Whitely, J e n n i f e r Hanson, Ruth F o g a r t y , J u d i t h Boyd. J u d i t h Quin, Julie Miller, Beth Nicholls, Diane Epstein, Helen Stephenson. J u d i t h E d w a r d s .

SECOND R O W : Coralie Fountain, Janice Govan, Deirdre F e n t o n , L e t a J a n e Crommelin, Pauline Melvin, Dale Healy, Rhonda Ferguson, Gabrielle Fuller, M a r g a r e t Furlong, Pauline Keating.

F R O N T : Susan Wallwork, Angela Colbert, Dianne O'Donnell.

FORMS I, II A N D III (Bottom L e f t ) FRONT

R O W (L. to R.) : Virginia Colbert, Julianna Howson. Ruth Lorbeer, Pamela Membery, Jennifer Healy, Jacqueline F e n t o n , Diane Clarke, Erica Johnson, Robin Miller, Mary Joyce, Susan Ridge, M a r g a r e t Durack, Sally Ryan.

SECOND R O W : Anna Kay Ferguson, Anne Cooper, Glenys Angell, Adrienne Shea. N o r m a Keogh, W e n d y Keast, Anne Edgar, M a r g a r e t Rintoul, I'eta Connor, Chal'.is Connell, Perpetua Clancy, Jacqueline Stewart, Kathleen Dwyer. Bernice Coffey, J u d i t h Preston.

T H I R D R O W : Anne Dudley, Ursula Lorbeer, M a r g a r e t Groessler, P a t s y Miller, Sandra McKeown, Robin Gray, Helen Cogan. Jill Clune, Janice Jeffrey, Barbara Allen. M a r g a r e t McDonnell, Fay Ferguson, Gael Rudwick.

BACK R O W : Gecile Daly Smith, Rosemary Carrigg. Loretta Keast, Mary Lou Dudley, Dale F e n t o n , Dallas Deary, D o r o t h y Durack, Anne F u r l o n g , Mary O ' H a r a , J o a n Markey, Mary Fels, B a r b a r a Cranfield.

L O R

Interesting

E T O —

Experiences

THE DOG SHOW

MELODY

T h e Dog Show w h i c h h a d been discussed nonstop f o r weeks, was d u e to start in half an h o u r .

I v e n t u r e d out to t h e p l a y g r o u n d , not k n o w i n g w h a t to expect. I was f a i n t l y s u r p r i s e d to see one little girl, w i t h a m i n u t e dog o n t h e e n d of an e n o r m o u s lead. H o w e v e r , in t h e next two m i n u t e s five s m a l l girls, w i t h dogs of d i f f e r e n t sizes, s h a p e s a n d colours, h a d a r r i v e d ; andj w h i l e t h e little girls were i n c l i n e d to be sociable, t h e dogs a p p e a r e d to h a v e o t h e r ideas and p r o m p t l y t o o k an intense dislike to each o t h e r .

By this time morel dogs w i t h m o r e little girls, b e g a n to arrive. It seemed to me, t h a t t h e bigger t h e dog, t h e smaller t h e o w n e r , a n d I was b e g i n n i n g to h a v e a few misgivings as to t h e f a t e of small dogs in general w h e n M o t h e r arrived a n d t h i n g s took on some k i n d of o r d e r . T h e c h i l d r e n w e r e p a r t i c u l a r l y h e l p f u l , I t h o u g h t , d e s p i t e t h e d e t e r m i n e d efforts of some of t h e dogs to e l i m i n a t e t h e o p p o s i t i o n .

By some m i r a c l e or o t h e r , M o t h e r m a n a g e d to get b o t h dogs a n d owners sorted out w i t h entries f o r t h e d i f f e r e n t events c o m i n g in so q u i c k l y t h a t t h e senior girls on t h e t a b l e w e r e a m a z e d at t h e n u m ber of dogs a n d t h e e n t h u s i a s m of t h e M i d d l e School c h i l d r e n to m a k e t h e i r D o g Show t h e success it was obviously going to be.

T h e j u d g e was m a r v e l l o u s . E v e r y o n e was h a p p y a b o u t his decisions. T h e dogs w e r e j u d g e d d o w n in t h e tennis c o u r t so t h a t t h e r a p i d l y increasing n u m b e r of p e o p l e w o u l d h a v e a good view.

T h e seniors assisted in m e a s u r i n g t h e l e n g t h s of tails, t h e l e n g t h of dogs f r o m n o z e * to t h e tips of t h e i r tails, a n d these f e a t s were p e r f o r m e d a m i d m u c h chaos and s u p p r e s s e d m i r t h .

T h e n e x t i n t e r e s t i n g a n d a m u s i n g event was, I t h o u g h t , t h e one w h e r e t h e dogs were dressed in f a n c y dress costumes. Some of t h e long s u f f e r i n g dogs w o r e very p a i n e d expressions, w h i l e o t h e r s , p a r t i c u l a r l y one little " L o r e t o " p u p i l , seemed to e n j o y t h e w h o l e thing.

On t h e whole, t h e day was a m a r v e l l o u s success, and I c a n n o t say w h o e n j o y e d it most — t h e dogs, t h e i r owners, or t h e spectators. C e r t a i n l y , it was a g r a n d effort on t h e p a r t of! t h e M i d d l e School, f o r t h e Missions.

VERONICA AND JOSEPHINE GORMAN, Toorak. *The Editor is reluctant to change the spelling, in case that is how Melbourne dogs like it.

It was a lovely day f o r t h e Show, E l i z a b e t h t h o u g h t , as she led h e r d a r k bay t h o r o u g h b r e d m a r e , Melody, out of h e r loosebox. E l i z a b e t h was r i d i n g in t h e C h e s t e r t o n Show and she was p r e p a r i n g to p u t M e l o d y in t h e h o r s e b o x w h i c h h a d a r r i v e d . M e l o d y w a l k e d briskly u p t h e r a m p a n d into t h e i n t e r i o r of t h e h o r s e b o x . E l i z a b e t h f e l t a p a n g of p r i d e r u n t h r o u g h as she w a t c h e d Melody, g r o o m e d to perf e c t i o n , w i t h h e r only m a r k , a s m a l l sock on h e r n e a r h i n d leg, dazzling w h i t e . E l i z a b e t h h e l d t h e gate o p e n f o r t h e h o r s e b o x to pass t h r o u g h . T h e n she r a n inside to c h a n g e i n t o h e r best r i d i n g clothes.

T h e m i c r o p h o n e called f o r " A l l r i d e r s in event n u m b e r one, best c h i l d r i d e r u n d e r 14 years, to g a t h e r in t h e collecting r i n g . " E l i z a b e t h m o u n t e d Melody a n d r o d e off w i t h t h e good wishes of h e r f a m i l y r i n g i n g in h e r ears. As t h i s was t h e only event f o r w h i c h E l i z a b e t h was eligible, she h o p e d so m u c h to receive a r i b b o n . B u t , w h e n she saw L e o n i e F i t z g i b b o n s , a girl w h o h a d won at t h e M e l b o u r n e R o y a l Show, h e r h o p e s were d a s h e d .

T h e j u d g e told t h e c o m p e t i t o r s to walk in a r i n g a r o u n d h i m , t h e n to trot, a n d finally to c a n t e r .

L e o n i e was called in, t h e n a tall girl on a P a l o m i n o , t h e n E l i z a b e t h ; she was e n j o y i n g h e r s e l f , a n d M e l o d y was going e x t r e m e l y well. T h e j u d g e asked Leonie to c a n t e r a figure of e i g h t ; L e o n i e was too confident of w i n n i n g a n d did n o t b r i n g h e r p o n y into his b r i d l e e n o u g h , so t h a t h e f a i l e d to c h a n g e legs. T h e tall girl t h e n did a n e a t , b u t u n i n s p i r i n g figure of e i g h t ; a n d t h e n it was E i z a b e t h ' s t u r n .

M e l o d y c a r r i e d herself very well, a n d w h e n Elizab e t h a n d Melody h a d finished, t h e r e was a r o u n d of a p p l a u s e f r o m t h e spectators. T h e j u d g e t h e n t o l d E l i z a b e t h , Leonie, a n d t h e tall girl to c o m e f o r w a r d a n d p r e s e n t e d t h e r i b b o n s in t h a t o r d e r . E l i z a b e t h was o v e r j o y e d , a n d p a t t e d M e l o d y over and over again as she led t h e c a n t e r r o u n d t h e a r e n a . Cong r a t u l a t i o n s c a m e f r o m everyone. " I a m t h e h a p p i e s t girl in t h e w o r l d , " E l i z a b e t h m u r m u r e d to herself t h a t n i g h t w h e n she w e n t d o w n to see M e l o d y in h e r loosebox. " T h a n k you, old girl," she said to Melody, a n d received an a n s w e r i n g nicker.

MARGUERITE GOUGH (14), Toorak.

H O T B E E : J u n i o r school t e a m s , p r e p a r i n g f o r a spelling bee, allowed p a r t i s a n f e e l i n g to boil u p in t h e p l a y g r o u n d . A little pacifist f o u n d t h e tense f e e l i n g very u n p l e a s a n t a n d u n s u i t a b l e .

Meeting t h e i r t e a c h e r she said i n d i g n a n t l y : " I t ' s n o t a w a r , is it M o t h e r ? It's only a test."

G A Y C O M P A N Y : A goldfish bowl w h e r e all b u t one h a v e died. T w o small r e d w a t e r snails are i n t e n t on t h e i r m i n u t e j o b of c l e a n i n g t h e side of t h e bowl. T w o little girl observers m a k e t h e i r comments : 1st: " I s n ' t t h a t little fish l o n e l y ? " 2 n d : ( w h o h a s never felt a p a n g ) : " 0 n o ; t h e r e a r e two snails."

LOR

E T O

HOLIDAY PLEASURE

t h e n , as it was m y t u r n to e n t e r , I gave a last h a s t y f a r e w e l l a n d m o v e d into t h e c o m p a r t m e n t .

I m a d e an excited f l u r r y f o r m y ticket, w h i c h h a d b e e n l o o k e d at a n d c h e r i s h e d f o r m o n t h s bef o r e t h i s e v e n t f u l d a y ; h a n d e d it to t h e hostess, w h o gave m e a t y p i c a l " a i r hostess" smile a n d told m e to m o v e f u r t h e r d o w n t h e aisle to t h e second hostess, w h o took m e to m y seat a n d p l a c e d m y s h o p p i n g bag ( w h i c h , by t h e way, h e l d a C h r i s t m a s h a m t h a t was to b e delivered to m y a u n t on reaching m y d e s t i n a t i o n ) in t h e r a c k above m y h e a d . I seated myself, d i d u p m y s a f e t y b u c k l e , a n d l o o k e d o u t of t h e w i n d o w , w h i c h , as luck w o u l d h a v e it, was on t h e o p p o s i t e side to t h e t a r m a c so t h a t I c o u l d n o t wave m y r e d h a n d k e r c h i e f ( " r e d " b e c a u s e m y y o u n g e r sister h a d f i r m l y told m e t h a t "everyone waves w h i t e h a n d k e r c h i e f s a n d we w o n ' t k n o w you)".

As I was a b o u t t h e t h i r d last p e r s o n to e n t e r t h e ' p l a n e e v e r y o n e was seated. I saw t h e g a n g w a y rem o v e d , t h e c a b i n d o o r s h u t . T h e two hostesses w e n t into t h e c a b i n in t h e r e a r of t h e c o m p a r t m e n t , one c a m e out a r m e d w i t h two dishes of w h a t I l a t e r f o u n d to be h o r r i b l e b a r l e y s u g a r ; w h i l e t h e o t h e r w a l k e d u p t h e aisle e x p l a i n i n g t h e use of air vents a n d seats. B y t h e t i m e she r e a c h e d m e I k n e w h o w to use t h e m so she c h e c k e d u p on m y belt a n d m o v e d on. I h a d b e e n given strict i n s t r u c t i o n s to k e e p an eye on t h e light in f r o n t of t h e c a b i n a n d to suck m y b a r l e y s u g a r w h i c h I did r e l u c t a n t l y .

As I h a d two seats to m y s e l f , I h a d two rugs a n d cushions so I t h o u g h t I ' d b e very c o m f o r t a b e d u r i n g t h e n i g h t , t h o u g h I was q u i t e sure I would not sleep.

T h e engineers b e g a n to leave t h e ' p l a n e a n d m e n s t a r t e d to spin t h e f o u r h u g e p r o p e l l o r s . N u m b e r one on t h e s t a r b o a r d side started first, with a g r i n d , a chug, a n d a groan. T h e n n u m b e r two on t h e p o r t side, t h e n n u m b e r s t h r e e a n d f o u r . As t h e y started to get l o u d e r I felt a shiver of e x c i t e m e n t r u n t h r o u g h m e a n d u p to m y t h r o a t so t h a t I felt like screaming. T h e n t h e ' p l a n e s t a r t e d to sway a n d I saw we were t u r n i n g r o u n d , t h e n I saw t h e w a i t i n g r o o m s a n d t h e p e o p l e on t h e t a r m a c . W e m o v e d slowly d o w n t h e r u n w a y a n d t u r n e d again to stand still. T h e r e were v a r i o u s clicks, snaps, a n d t h e n t h e e n g i n e b e g a n to r o a r a n d t h e p r o p e l l o r s to spin wildly.

W e r o a r e d a n d sped d o w n t h e r u n w a y a n d t h e n e x t t h i n g I k n e w was t h a t we w e r e off t h e g r o u n d a n d trees w e r e v a n i s h i n g u n d e r us.

W e c l i m b e d h i g h e r a n d h i g h e r u n t i l we w e r e over t h e city. I t was a b e a u t i f u l sight, just as one w o u l d i m a g i n e f a i r y l a n d to be.

T h e city was m a r k e d b y its c o l o u r e d neons, w h i l e lights s t r e t c h e d out like t e n t a c l e s in a m a z e of brightness.

Soon we l e f t t h i s f a i r y l a n d b e h i n d a n d I b e g a n t o w o n d e r if I was r e a l l y in a 'plane: t h o u s a n d s of f e e t above t h e sea level a n d going to a h o l i d a y of w o n d e r and excitement.

JOAN FERGUSON, Nedands.

D u r i n g t h e h o l i d a y s , t h e w e a t h e r did its u t m o s t to m a k e l i f e m i s e r a b l e . F o r t h e two a n d a half weeks I was h o m e , it r a i n e d every day, except two.

Most of t h e t i m e I r e a d . I w e n t to t h e p i c t u r e s a few times, b o u g h t n e w m u s i c a n d records, listened to tho r a d i o , a n d p l a y e d t h e p i a n o .

T h e b o o k 1 e n j o y e d most was " E l e c t e d Silence,"

by T h o m a s M e r t o n , a book w h i c h I h a d b e e n t r y i n g to "lay m y h a n d s o n " f o r over a year. O n e d a y while u p at school one of t h e n u n s gave m e a b o o k to deliver to one of h e r p u p i l s . I took t h e book, and, 011 a r r i v i n g h o m e , h a p p e n e d to glance at t h e title — " E l e c t e d S i l e n c e ! " I r e a d t h e criticisms on the loose cover, p u t it d o w n , a n d i m m e d i a t e l y went u p t h e street to see if 1 could b u y a c o p y at a reasonable p r i c e .

The first two s h o p s I asked at d i d not h a v e it in stock, t h e t h i r d t i m e I was lucky. I p i c k e d it u p a n d opened t h e b a c k cover a n d saw t h e p r i c e — just a trifling a m o u n t of e i g h t e e n a n d n i n e ! I closed t h e cover, a n d t h a n k goodness I d i d , f o r I noticed t h a t it was d a m a g e d . I took it u p to a salesgirl a n d asked if any c o m p e n s a t i o n could be m a d e f o r a torn loose cover. She took it away to t h e m a n a g e r a n d c a m e back w i t h t h e great news t h a t I could h a v e it f o r seventeen shillings. I took it.

For t h e n e x t t h r e e days I lived as a recluse, finding it very h a r d to p u t d o w n t h e b o o k even at, m e a l time. At n i g h t I r e a d b y t h e fire till t h e f a m i l y retired, t h e n I did t h e same, m y light going off in the early h o u r s of t h e m o r n i n g w h e n I could stay awake 110 longer.

In t h e m e a n t i m e m y m o t h e r h a d started t h e b o o k , so " s h i f t s " h a d to b e a r r a n g e d . M y f a t h e r , f e e l i n g rather out of things, soon b e c a m e i n t e r e s t e d , a n d a third p'arty j o i n e d in. M e r c i f u l l y I t h e n finished the book.

I r e m e m b e r r e a d i n g t h e e p i l o g u e one night with h e a v y eyes, I was so t i r e d I could not understand w h a t I was r e a d i n g . I k e p t r e a d i n g t h e same line over a n d over again, b u t finished t h e b o o k even so. Next h o l i d a y s I h o p e I will b e able t o read t h e e p i l o g u e again, w i t h m y b r a i n as well as my eye.

So t h e h o l i d a y s went by, a n d in less t h a n n o t i m e I found myself b a c k at school r e a d i n g d e a r old Stamp and P r i c e !

HELEN McGOLDRICK (15), Mary's Mount.

PAR AVION I stood at t h e t o p of t h e gangway w a i t i n g f o r m y turn to e n t e r into t h e c a b i n , b u t as I d r e w n e a r e r a sudden f e e l i n g of loss, or f e a r ( I ' m not sure w h i c h ) came over m e a n d I t u r n e d b a c k to look at t h e tarmac w h e r e t h e p e o p l e stood waving to those on the 'plane. It took m e a f e w seconds to see w h e r e my parents a n d sisters w e r e s t a n d i n g . 1 waved a n d .63

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MOVING THE CATTLE "Stock w h i p s crack f a r away out h a c k , As the cattlc are d r i v e n along."

These words always r e m i n d m e of t h a t r e a s o n a b l y fine day in M a y w h e n m y f a t h e r d e c i d e d we w o u l d ride out a n d b r i n g the cattle off t h e s w a m p .

We left h o m e c a n t e r i n g out along t h e r o a d towards S p r i n g Creek a n d , r e a c h i n g B r e a k a w a y H i l l , we could see t h a t L a k e C o n d a h was f u l l . T h e w a t e r lying on t h e p a d d o c k s along t h e M a i n D r a i n s h o n e like a desert m i r a g e . My f a t h e r c a l m l y r e m a r k e d , " T h e d r a i n ' s well u p , a n d I can see t h e cattle on t h e stones.

W e m i g h t h a v e to swim t h e horses."

I c h e e r f u l l y r e p l i e d , "Yes, we m i g h t , " a l t h o u g h i t h o u g h t I w o u l d r a t h e r t a k e t h e l i n e of least resistance, a n d t u r n back f o r h o m e .

Passing over D a w k i n s ' B r i d g e , we o p e n e d t h e gale leading t o w a r d s t h e p a d d o c k . Soon, we w e r e r i d i n g along t h e outside of t h e fence, t h e p o n i e s were splashing u p t h e w a t e r , a n d we w e r e g r a d u a l l y getting wet. T h e cattle w e r e p e a c e f u l l y grazing a b o u t on t h e h i g h g r o u n d u n t i l J e t was p u t r o u n d t h e m and t h e n all f e l l into a m o b , b u t 110, not all. O n e of those roving r e d polls was in Morton's. H o w could we get h i m ? T h e w a t e r was too h i g h at t h e lower gate, a n d h e p r o b a b l y w o u l d n ' t be so obliging as to j u m p t h e fence.

W e c o u n t e d t h e m ; only to find we w e r e still s h o r t ; one of t h e b r i n d l e stars was missing. W h e r e could h e b e ? H e wasn't over w i t h t h e p o l y a n d it d i d n ' t look as t h o u g h h e was in Malseeds- Meanwhile, t h e large m o b w e r e s p l a s h i n g in t i m i d l y as we left t h e m to go in search of t h e b r i n d l e . H e wasn't a m o n g Malseeds in t h e stones a n d it l o o k e d as if we w o u l d h a v e to leave h i m to be c a r r i e d away w i t h t h e flood waters. If only h e h a d k n o w n t h a t we were t r y i n g to t a k e h i m to finer p a s t u r e s . No, h e wasn't t h e r e ; we were a b o u t to give u p . T h e r e was a shout f r o m m y f a t h e r , " T h e r e ' s a beast over n e a r Sutton's old sheds." Yes, it was o u r b r i n d l e ; a n d Jet soon b r o u g h t h i m in t h e d i r e c t i o n of the m o b .

No sooner h a d we d o n e this t h a n we r e a l i z e d t h a t the mob had broken. W h o had been the leader?

It was t h e poly — h e h a d j u m p e d t h e f e n c e s a n d was n o w l e a d i n g t h e b r e a k a w a y .

"Head them," s h o u t e d D a d , as h e t u r n e d b a c k w i t h t h e b r i n d l e . ( T h i s was easier said t h a n done.) T h e y r e a c h e d t h e second gate a n d t u r n e d to the r i g h t . I f o l l o w e d .

T h r o u g h a s m a l l d r a i n , a n d over into R h o o k ' s , t h e y went u n t i l I m a n a g e d to h e a d t h e m at R u n d e l l ' s gate.

Not long a f t e r , t h e m o b was u n d e r c o n t r o l ; a n d I w e n t a h e a d as first d r o v e r , o p e n e d t h e gates a n d t u r n e d down t h e r o a d to avoid a n y m o r e b r e a k aways.

T h e m o b t r a v e l l e d slowly a n d seemed c o n t e n t e d .

T h e y fed along t h e r o a d w h i l e n o w a n d t h e n we s t o p p e d to give t h e h o r s e s a f e e d a n d a rest. As we n e a r e d h o m e , t h e clouds were d a r k e n i n g , a n d r a i n was i n e v i t a b l e ; so we h u r r i e d t h e m along. At t h e racecourse c o r n e r t h e m o b were d r a f t e d . D a d t o o k half and left t h e o t h e r s to me. J u s t as I t u r n e d on

E T O to the M a i n R o a d w i t h m y m o b t h e r a i n p e l t e d down. That n i g h t as we sat a r o u n d t h e fire, D a d asked if I b r o u g h t t h e c a t t l e in w i t h o u t m u c h b o t h e r . 1 told h i m all a b o u t it. " N e a r h o m e t h e y w e r e slackening a n d 1 d i d n ' t h a v e t h e dog, b u t m y p o n y was m y h e l p , f o r he gave the slow-coaches a s n a p p y n i p at times to h e l p t h e m a l o n g . " MAKY MCKENZIE

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MAROONED Back to school! Yes, those were the w o r d s r i n g i n g f r o m t h a t a l a r m at such a ghastly h o u r of t h e m o r n ing. H a l f - p a s t two on a f r o s t y May m o r n i n g is not a very o p p o r t u n e time, to say t h e least of it, to be p u l l e d f r o m y o u r w a r m beds a n d be f a c e d w i t h t h e p r o s p e c t of going b a c k to school. B u t w h e n you live t h r e e h u n d r e d miles f r o m school, t h e r e is 110 a l t e r n a t i v e b u t to s p r i n g u p a n d m a k e t h e best of it.

D a d d y was to drive us fifty miles to c a t c h t h e 'bus, w h i c h w o u l d , in its t u r n , t a k e us a n o t h e r sixty miles to t h e t r a i n .

All w e n t well f o r t h e first f e w miles, a n d t h e r o a d was s u r p r i s i n g l y good. D a d d y h a d b e e n e x p e c t i n g it to be very m u d d y , b u t his f e a r s w e r e all d i s p e l l e d b y t h e easy progress we h a d a l r e a d y m a d e . So we drove along s u r r o u n d e d by d a r k n e s s , w i t h t h e wireless going, a n d in as good spirits as c o u l d be exp e c t e d at such an h o u r in t h e m o r n i n g .

S u d d e n l y we h e a r d a swish and a s q u e l c h f r o m outside, a n d the w i n d s c r e e n was covered w i t h m u d .

W e felt ourselves g r a d u a l l y sink into t h e e a r t h as if at any m i n u t e we were going to be swallowed u p ; a n d , w i t h a last u n w i l l i n g effort, t h e e n g i n e gave a j e r k y g r u n t a n d t h e n sizzled out.

Of course, D a d d y ' s first i m p u l s e was to get out, a n d see h o w b a d l y we were bogged. H o w e v e r , h e soon f o u n d this i m p o s s i b l e as we were s u r r o u n d e d w i t h m u d , t h a t even to o p e n t h e doors was i m p o s s i b l e .

A f t e r some m i n u t e s ' h a r d l a b o u r w i t h a toy shovel t h a t h a p p e n e d to be in t h e car, D a d d y f r e e d t h e door.

T h i s h e m a n a g e d to do only by l e a n i n g at a most p r e c a r i o u s position f r o m t h e w i n d o w .

W h e n he did get out, it was only to sink u p to his knees in m u d . It was clear t h a t we w o u l d s i m p l y h a v e to wait u n t i l some h e l p a r r i v e d , f o r we cert a i n l y could not h e l p ourselves. So we sat in t h e car, m a r o o n e d . Carola's a n d m y feelings were m i x e d .

Of course, t h e p r o s p e c t of a f e w e x t r a days' h o l i d a y did not w o r r y us, b u t t h e y were h a r d l y of m u c h use if t h e y were to be spent sitting in a c a r !

A f t e r a b o u t an h o u r a n d a half we saw a light c o m i n g t o w a r d s us. At first we t h o u g h t it was a t r a i n : at least, Carola and 1 half h o p e d it was, b u t as it grew closer we could see t h a t it was on t h e r o a d .

W h e n it a r r i v e d a n d we f o u n d t h a t it was a ten-ton l o r r y w i t h a n e w h u n d r e d - y a r d r o p e on b o a r d , Carola a n d I felt t h e p r o s p e c t s of o u r p r o l o n g e d h o l i d a y s growing d i m . .64

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A f t e r a very h a r d struggle we were p u l l e d out, b u t it was by t h e n six o'clock, a n d t h e ' b u s h a d l e f t half an h o u r b e f o r e . W e assured D a d d y t h a t it was of no possible use to go on, b u t h e t h o u g h t otherwise. H e decided to drive us r i g h t to t h e t r a i n . Carola a n d I h a d n o t t h o u g h t of this, so we sadly said " g o o d b y e " to our short-lived h o l i d a y .

How we s p e e d e d to catch t h a t t r a i n ! We could have been contestants in an i n t e r n a t i o n a l car r a c e ; w h e r e a s all we were doing was r e t u r n i n g to school!

ALEXA McAULEY, Leaving Honors, Marryatville.

d e s p i t e the h e a t of t h e rocks on w h i c h we stood.

O u r a p p e t i t e s h a d n o t s u f f e r e d , a n d soon t h e l u n c h had disappeared.

M a r y t o o k p h o t o s of t h e rocks a n d of us, b u t all too soon it was t i m e to b e going back, if we w a n t e d to c a t c h t h e o n l y 'bus t h a t a f t e r noon. " I ' m n o t going to f a l l i n , " I said, b u t I s p o k e too soon. R i g h t in t h e m i d d l e of a d e e p pool, d o w n I w e n t w a i s t - d e e p ! E v e r y b o d y else t h o u g h t t h i s was very f u n n y , b u t m y wet t u n i c d i d n ' t f e e l good to m e .

H o w e v e r , t h e d a y was still b l a z i n g h o t , a n d I d r i e d off c o m p l e t e l y b e f o r e we r e a c h e d o u r h o l l o w log.

But, even so, w h a t a sorry sight we w e r e ! M u d d y a n d s u n b u r n t , w i t h scratches a n d bruises all over us.

I d o n ' t r e m e m b e r c o m i n g h a c k in t h e 'bus, n o r of a r r i v i n g b a c k at school. I only r e m e m b e r b e i n g sent to bed with a headache and very tired feet. I didn't get over t h a t excursion u n t i l a f t e r t h e G e o g r a p h y e x a m , w h e n I discovered t h e e x a m i n e r s h a d k i n d l y o m i t t e d t h e q u e s t i o n o n it.

ANGELA KENNEDY, Leaving Honours, Marryatville.

OUR GEOGRAPHY EXCURSION One m o r n i n g last S u m m e r all t h e L e a v i n g Geogr a p h y class set out on an excusion to t h e S t u r t Gorge.

We h a d b e e n l o o k i n g f o r w a r d to t h i s occasion all the year, a n d n o w it h a d come. H e l e n F i s h e r , a geography s t u d e n t at t h e U n i v e r s i t y , was c o m i n g as our guide. W e m e t h e r in towTn, a r m e d w i t h o u r note-books a n d pencils, a h u g e l u n c h - b o x a n d o u r sandshoes.

A f t e r an h o u r ' s s t a n d i n g in t h e c r o w d e d ' b u s we found ourselves at t h e S t u r t R i v e r . T h e only p a r t of t h e creek w o r t h seeing was a b o u t f o u r miles u p stream. A r o u g h t r a c k w o u n d its w a y along beside the creek, so we f o l l o w e d t h i s f o r a w h i l e , u n t i l o u r hats a n d gloves grew t i r e s o m e . P a t c a u g h t sight of a tree t r u n k w h i c h h a d ' f a l l e n across t h e creek, so, hoping to find a little s h a d e f r o m t h e sun, w e crossed over. O u r good shoes, note-books a n d o t h e r luggage were stowed in a h o l l o w t r e e ; so Doris a n d P a t suggested w a l k i n g along in t h e w a t e r t o k e e p cool.

They did] so, b u t I d i d n ' t f a n c y wet socks a n d sandshoes, or cut feet, so I k e p t out. P r e s e n t l y , s p l a s h !

Doris was in, or p a r t l y so, a n d M a r g a r e t h a d b e e n pulled in with h e r . W e p l o d d e d on ( t h i n k i n g of Eyre and L e i c h h a r d t , w e a r i l y b r u s h i n g a w a y t h e flies) w i t h an o u t w a r d show of p e r s e v e r a n c e .

Poor Cecily, she m u s t h a v e f r i g h t e n e d a sleepy lizard, f o r t h e r e was a r u s t l i n g in t h e grass at h e r feet, and s h e s c r e a m e d w i t h h o r r o r .

H e l e n was taken u p e x p l a i n i n g t h e f o r m a t i o n of r o c k , a n d she promptly missed h e r f o o t i n g a n d w e n t k n e e - d e e p in water, too.

THE NEW AUSTRALIAN CONCERT Our; school stage, d e c o r a t e d w i t h p a l m s a n d poinsettias, l o o k e d v e r y b e a u t i f u l against t h e c r e a m walls a n d b l u e stage c u r t a i n s . T h e lights w e n t out a n d at last t h e c o n c e r t b e g a n . E x c i t e m e n t , m i n g l e d w i t h curiosity, as we w a i t e d to h e a r o u r N e w A u s t r a l i a n p e r f o r m ers.

T h e violin solos a n d t h e songs of t h e y o u n g s o p r a n o were n e w to us, b u t we l i k e d t h e m v e r y m u c h . W h a t m a d e t h e greatest a p p e a l was a n u m b e r of songs b y a m a l e c h o i r . T h e s e songs c o u l d only b e p r o d u c e d by a p e o p l e w h o s e h i s t o r y was first r e c o r d e d in f o l k songs. W e felt t h a t these m e n lived t h e i r m u s i c a n d loved it.

T h e c o n d u c t o r h e l d t h e a t t e n t i o n of t h e f i f t e e n singers t h e w h o l e t i m e . T h e y sang in p a r t s , unacc o m p a n i e d . H o w r i c h w e r e t h e i r voices a n d h o w perfect t h e i r h a r m o n y ! H o w f u l l of s p i r i t t h e i r crescendos, a n d h o w m o v i n g t h e s o f t e n i n g of t h e i r voices d y i n g away to n o t h i n g .

As t h e songs w e r e L i t h u a n i a n one m e m b e r of t h e c h o i r e x p l a i n e d e a c h song first; i n d e e d h e gave us a r e s u m e of L i t h u a n i a ' s history.

T h e first, " 0 D e a r My H o m e L a n d , " tells h o w t h e i r ancestors, a w a n d e r i n g G e r m a n i c t r i b e , settled on t h e shores of t h e Baltic, m a n y c e n t u r i e s ago.

T h e n t h e story m o v e s to t h e e i g h t e e n t h c e n t u r y .

T h e Russians h a v e gained c o n t r o l of L i t h u a n i a . I n t r y i n g to c r u s h t h e p e o p l e t h e y r o b t h e m of all t h a t m a k e s l i f e w o r t h w h i l e — t h e f a i t h , t h e love of t h e i r c o u n t r y expressed in t h e i r n a t i v e songs a n d dances.

W h o w o u l d ask " W h y a r e y o u so s a d ? " T i m e passes. T h e steady b e a t of t h e m u s i c gives t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n to t h e song, " T o t h e B a t t l e ! " T h i s is t h e cry of t h e L i t h u a n i a n s at t h e o p e n i n g of t h e F i r s t W o r l d W a r . T h e n it is t h a t t h e y o u t h of L i t h u -

The b a n k s of t h e c r e e k b e c a m e s t e e p e r a n d steeper, b u t I was d e t e r m i n e d n o t t o get m y f e e t wet yet—so I c l i m b e d u p . S u d d e n l y , I c o u l d n ' t go u p any f u r t h e r . T h e r e was n o w a y to get b a c k safely either. Well, I was s t u c k — a t least I h a d t h e l u n c h box—I would n o t die of h u n g e r ! M a r y c a m e t o t h e rescue at last, b u t even t h e n m y h a t r o l l e d o f f — n o t into the w a t e r — b u t r i g h t i n t o Doris's h a n d s .

It was two o'clock b e f o r e w e called a h a l t f o r lunch. T h e gorge of t h e S t u r t h a d n ' t a p p e a r e d yet, and it was b o i l i n g h o t , so we sat d o w n to rest. I n that place t h e r i v e r m a d e t w o s m a l l w a t e r f a l l s between the steep r o c k y sides; it was i d e a l f o r a stopping place. T h e w a t e r was f r e s h a n d b i t i n g l y cold, .65

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ania ask t h e i r f a t h e r s to " s a d d l e t h e h o r s e " — t h e y m u s t go to t h e fight. W e see t h e i r m o t h e r s w e e p i n g .

W h a t if t h e y do n o t r e t u r n ? T h e y will fight f o r freedom.

T h e p e r i o d of p e a c e b e t w e e n t h e two wars is t h e t h e m e of t h e next song. D u r i n g this t i m e it seemed as if God w a n t e d to bless L i t h u a n i a . T h e c o u n t r y , now f r e e , g r a d u a l l y b e c a m e very p r o s p e r o u s — its p e o p l e w o r k e d h a r d , b u t t h e y were p e a c e f u l a n d h a p p y . In this " L o r d ' s P r a y e r " t h e y t h a n k God f o r blessing t h e i r l a n d a n d giving t h e m t h e i r " D a i l v Bread."

T i m e passes again.

T h e Second W o r l d War b r o u g h t m e m o r i e s too d r e a d f u l to t h i n k of.

The song, t h e " F a m i l i a r Tree,'" tells how d u r i n g a n d a f t e r t h e war, m a n y L i t h u a n i a n s fled f r o m t h e i r h o m e s ; of the t e r r i b l e h o m e s i c k n e s s t h e y s u f f e r e d ; of t h e i r d r e a m s of r e t u r n i n g in t h e misty cold of a w i n t e r ' s m o r n to see t h e old F a m i l i a r T r e e a n d t h e little cottage that once m e a n t h o m e . T o m a k e this even m o r e real—it was exactly eleven years to t h e very day—-on w h i c h these m e n were expelled f r o m t h e i r h o m e s by t h e Russians. " T h e Pilgrims' Chorus" from Wagner's "Tannh a u s e r , " was sung next. T h e L i t h u a n i a n s w e r e pilgrims t r a v e l l i n g f r o m E u r o p e to t h i s f o r t u n a t e b u t strange l a n d of A u s t r a l i a . H e r e in A u s t r a l i a t h e y are e n d e a v o u r i n g to a d a p t themselves to o u r ways. B u t t h e y feel even h e r e t h e t h r e a t of R u s s i a ; this was told in t h e singing of " T h e Soldiers' C h o r u s " f r o m " F a u s t . " As a g r a n d finale, " T h e Angels' Chorus" f r o m t h e same o p e r a was chosen. T r u e , all w h o h e a r d this c h o r u s m u s t h a v e felt t h a t h a p p i n e s s a n d peace can only b e f o u n d w i t h God a n d His Angels in Heaven.

T h e s e songs were sung w i t h so m u c h d e p t h a n d m e a n i n g t h a t one could not b u t f e e l t h e sincerity of the singers a n d t h e silent a p p r e c i a t i o n of t h e audience.

T h e r e were two b r e a k s d u r i n g t h e songs, d u r i n g w h i c h we saw some of t h e L i t h u a n i a n s n a t i o n a l dancing, w h i c h m a d e us feel b r i g h t a n d c a r e f r e e again.

T h e concert gave us an insight into t h e lives of these n e w citizens of A u s t r a l i a . W e w a n t to h e l p t h e m to be h a p p y in this l a n d of ours, a n d in r e t u r n t h e y will h e l p us to increase o u r c u l t u r a l facilities, to d e e p e n o u r a p p r e c i a t i o n of good music, good reading, good d a n c i n g , to v a l u e t h e s i m p l e r t h i n g s a n d to m a k e our own e n t e r t a i n m e n t . A n d so we shall be b e t t e r , h a p p i e r p e o p l e , realising that—" T h e r e lives t h e deepest f r e s h n e s s d e e p d o w n t h i n g s . " W e s h o u l d like to t h a n k o u r good f r i e n d , D r . Texler, f o r inviting these artists to c o m e to L o r e t o .

ANGELA KENNEDY, Marryatville.

of m y c h i l d h o o d , a n d I sometimes w o n d e r w h y t h i s s h o u l d be so. It h a p p e n e d in Ceylon. M y m o t h e r a n d I were staying w i t h m y a u n t a n d uncle. H e was a t e a - p l a n t e r .

My b e d was against t h e wall, f a c i n g w h i c h was t h e o p e n door l e a d i n g on to a v e r a n d a h . T h e r e w e r e steps d o w n into t h e g a r d e n . My n u r s e ' s b e d was n e a r t h e wall, on t h e r i g h t of t h e o p e n door. I w o k e u p in t h e m i d d l e of t h e n i g h t ; not k n o w i n g w h a t the t i m e was, or even c a r i n g . I glanced across to t h e o p e n d o o r , a n d t h e r e m y gaze was h e l d . I n t h e d o o r w a y stood a lion q u i e t l y swishing its tail.

I was scared. As q u i e t l y as I could, I t r i e d to lie d o w n again, b u t m y f r i g h t h e l d m e stiff. T h e lion m o v e d . It was w a l k i n g — t o w a r d s me. It m o v e d , slowly swishing its tail as if it w e r e r e a d y to p o u n c e .

It h a d r e a c h e d m y b e d . I l o o k e d it f u l l in t h e eyes, w h i c h were g l i t t e r i n g evilly u p at me. It s n a r l e d , a n d slowly crawled u n d e r m y b e d . I was too scared to scream.

I called softly to m y n u r s e . N o s o u n d e x c e p t a gentle snoring. I called again, l o u d e r t h i s t i m e . A groan. I t h o u g h t it c a m e f r o m u n d e r t h e b e d . My i m a g i n a t i o n wan a w a k e now, a n d t h e u r g e n c y in m y voice woke h e r . S h e got out of b e d , g r u m b l i n g at me. I asked h e r to switch on t h e light.

She c a m e to w h e r e t h e switch was. T h e r e was a click, a n d light flooded t h e r o o m . " T h e r e ' s s o m e t h i n g u n d e r m y b e d , " I said shakily.

She b e n t d o w n a n d l o o k e d .

T h e r e was n o t h i n g there!

My story ends h e r e . I c a n n o t e x p l a i n it, b u t I r e p e a t t h a t I was a w a k e — and t h a t I saw t h e lion.

T h e r e are no lions in Ceylon.

ROSE MARIE SUTHERLAND-FRASER (17), Claremont.

TO SCHOOL On t h e 27th t h e first b a t c h of a b o u t twelve will c o m e f r o m B u r m a . O n M a r c h 3, f o u r a e r o p l a n e s will leave Calcutta w i t h 72 c h i l d r e n . I f o r g o t to say t h a t on M a r c h 1st, t h e R o y a l F a m i l y of N e p a l will be h e r e . W i t h a w h o l e r e t i n u e t h e y fly in t h e i r own "plane as f a r as B a g d o g r a , t h e l a n d i n g place, a n d t h e n come by special car. W e are h a v i n g our N e p a l i school e n l a r g e d , and h u n d r e d s of w o r k m e n are engaged t r y i n g to get it finished f o r t h e reo p e n i n g . Six n e w class-rooms, cloak-rooms, etc. . . .

M.M.G. h a s b e g u n as d i s p e n s e r — n o light task in this big school. T h e r e are so m a n y special d i s h e s : H i n d u s do not eat b e e f ; M a h o m m e d a n s , p o r k . A n d t h a t is only one difficulty. . . .

IT HAPPENED I leave it to you. Y o u can believe, or disbelieve — b u t it h a p p e n e d .

T h i s i n c i d e n t is one of t h e m o s t vivid m e m o r i e s

Loreto (I.B.V.M.), Darjeeling-.

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BOYS

FRONT ROW: C. J o h n s o n , K. Johnson, A. Oaks M. Joseph, R. Crawford.

SECOND ROW: P. Kennedy, J. Webb, A. Briscoe, T . Anderson, G. Walsh.

BACK R O W : A. Rice, M. Blencoe, P . Kelly, P. Campbell, J . Doyle, J. Walsh, J. Mansfield.

A B S E N T : M. Kelly.

GRADES V AND VI.

F R O N T R O W : R. Moore, C. Moriarty, R. Isenstein, A. M c l n e r n e y , M. Bennet, P. Vail, P. Lonergan, P. Pridham.

S E C O N D R O W : J. James, J . Fisher, S. Steer, M. Lonergan, S. Vrakatitsis, M. Gulotta, M. Cameron, B. Kennedy, G. Treloar, R. Green, B. Brown.

T H I R D R O W : A. K r a u s e , E . Webb, J. Brooks, A. Walsh, M . Cooper, J . Green, J . Luciano, E. Woods, J. Martin, V. Walshe, H . D o h e r t y , C. Doyle.

FOURTH ROW: A. Banks, L. Rech, D . Milaknis, M. Jago, A. Kennare, S. Scantlebury, W . Springbett. S. Parish, Ml A. Power, E . Doyle, L. Moore.

B A C K R O W : J . Fitzgerald, R. Doran, G. Fitzgerald, L . Fielder, A .Angove, V. Tursky, O. Tursky, E .

Culshaw, H . Joseph.

A B S E N T : J. Sands, B. T a n n e r .

GRADES III AND IV. F R O N T R O W : A. McCusker, C. Fisher, C. Robertson, R. Higgins, M. Mackie-Smith, A. Morcom.

S E C O N D R O W : P. U p t o n , P . Upton, K. Prescott, C. Ryder, E. Richards, A. Blackmon, C. Sullivan, S. T u n b r i d g e , M. M o r i a r t y .

THIRD ROW: M. Baulderstone, J . Cashmore, J. Thyer, W . Dzierucho, B. Prescott, R. Glynn, L. Tucker, S. Milaknis, E . O ' B r i e n , P. Windsor.

F O U R T H R O W : E. Walquist, P . M c L a u g h l i n , C. Abbott, M. Glynn, C. Walsh, D. Rofe, M. Doherty, R. H a k e n d o r f , S. D o h e r t y .

BACK R O W : M. Doyle, C. Murphy, S. Smith, H. Kennedy, A. Siebert, H . S h a n n o n , P. Richards, C. Dalgliesh.

A B S E N T : M. Ke'ene, J . Stock, C. Connelly, S. Rich, M. Jolley.

GRADES II, I AND PREPARATORY FRONT ROW: H. Campbell, C. W h i t f o r d , E. Doherty, C. Hakendorf, T. Sowden, A. Regan, P. Reilly. P. Fried, M. King, C. Abbot, J. Fried.

S E C O N D R O W : M. Brazzale, T. Griff, C. Shannon, S. Cashmore, R. Richauds, V. Angove, M. Siebert, R. Cappelluti, A. Riches, L. Rich, M. Beech, E .

Natiukas, R. H o g a n .

T H I R D R O W : M. McClure, J. Johnson. P. Turnbull, M. Gordon, M. Madigan, R. Hall, M. Texler, Y. Spencer, S. Perry, P. Madigan, J. Nadilo, S. Butler, J. Monks, S. Springbet.

B A C K R O W : H . Naulty, P. Ryan, J. Lehman, D. Nolan, Y. Bazzica, P. Lane, M. F o r s y t h , 1 .

O'Loghlin, D. Webb, C. King, C. Wahlquist, P. Young.

A B S E N T : M. M u r r a y .

LORETO C O N V E N T , M A R R Y A T V I L L E ,

S.A.

S c e n e s I Have Loved THE MARIAN CONGRESS

CITY DAY IN SINGAPORE

One of t h e most i m p r e s s i v e events in A d e l a i d e last year was t h e M a r i a n Congress. Its aims were to spread devotion to O u r L a d y , to o b t a i n world peace, and to b r i n g p e o p l e back to the F a i t h .

On O c t o b e r the 22nd, 1951, S i n g a p o r e p r o u d l y celebrated "City Day." At eight in t h e m o r n i n g , Sir F r a n k l i n Giinson, t h e governor of S i n g a p o r e , read t h e p r o c l a m a t i o n , received f r o m t h e l a t e K i n g , f r o m t h e steps of t h e M u n i c i p a l B u i l d i n g . His M a j e s t y ' s message was r e c o r d e d over the wireless a n d was also t r a n s l a t e d into M a l a y , Chinese, I n d i a n a n d T a m i l .

Smartly-dressed M a l a y soldiers lined t h e r o a d leading u p to t h e M u n i c i p a l B u i l d i n g , a n d t h e v a r i o u s r e g i m e n t s m a r c h e d past a n d s a l u t e d the governor, a f t e r h e a n n o u n c e d S i n g a p o r e a city. T h e s h a r p notes a n d t h e h e a v y beats of t h e m i l i t a r y m u s i c echoed f r o m t h e l o u d s p e a k e r s as a t h o u s a n d h e a v y p o l i s h e d boots s t a m p e d t h e turf on t h e e s p l a n a d e .

R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m every school, a n d t h e f a m i l i e s of t h e officials j o i n e d in t h i s great a n d glorious ceremony. T h e n all was serene a n d q u i e t as " G o d Save the K i n g " b r o u g h t t h e m o r n i n g ' s u n f o r g e t t a b l e perf o r m a n c e to a close. E v e r y o n e d i s p e r s e d into t h e streets, c e l e b r a t i n g gaily S i n g a p o r e ' s great day.

At seven in t h e evening, crowds flocked to t h e esplan a d e , as a mile-long procession b e g a n a f t e r a s h o r t t w o - h o u r d i s p l a y of t h e d r a g o n d a n c e b e f o r e t h e governor. T h i s gorgeous fifty feet d r a g o n , w i t h enorm o u s fiery eyes and an a t t a c k i n g m o u t h , led t h e way, f o l l o w e d closely b y a p r o u d , stern lion, s t a n d i n g erect on a p l a t f o r m . A c r o w n of artificial, glittering gems was p l a c e d on the lion's h e a d . At the j u n c t i o n of every street t h e r e was a r e p e t i t i o n of t h e d r a g o n dance.

I bis silky m o n s t e r t w i s t e d a n d t u r n e d its d e l i c a t e body, t r y i n g s k i l f u l l y to swallow t h e m o o n .

T h i s was a brightly-lit l a n t e r n , h e l d b y one of t h e men. A decorated lorry with a very beautiful map of S i n g a p o r e was t h i r d on t h e line. Boys a n d girls, dressed in t h e i r n a t i o n a l costumes, stood on t h e m a p r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e v a r i o u s races in S i n g a p o r e A M a l a y lass, w i t h h e r flimsy o r g a n d i e blouse and multicoloured sarong, was t h e c e n t r e of a t t r a c t i o n . Next to h e r stood a C h i n e s e girl. She wore an expensive C h e o n g r u m , w h i c h h a d splits at t h e sides a n d a stiff two-inch collar. O n h e r d a i n t y feet w e r e a p a i r of r e d - b e a d e d s l i p p e r s , t h e b e a d s a r r a n g e d artistically i n t o a design. S t a n d i n g in t h e r e a r were two mischievous-looking boys,—a M a l a y a n d a M o h a m m e d a m . T h e i r costumes were a k i n , save f o r t h e b r i g h t s a r o n g tied above t h e waist of the M a l a y lad.

T h e n f o l l o w e d f a n c y dressed m e n and clowns on stilts, o t h e r s with h u g e , u g l y m a s k s and various brightly-lit c r e p e a n d c e l l o p h a n e p a p e r l a n t e r n s , swaying gently in t h e cool, n i g h t breeze. F i n a l l y t h e b a n d f o l l o w e d , a n d t h i s was m e t by c l a p p i n g a n d cheers f r o m t h e excited crowd.

Oh, h o w we longed f o r t h e o p e n i n g day of the Congress!

H o w e v e r , we h a d to m a k e p r e p a r a t i o n s for this great event.

We said e x t r a rosaries, did special acts, r e f r a i n e d f r o m e a t i n g sweets a n d practised singing h y m n s of p r a i s e to O u r L a d y . I n t h e "Southern Cross" each week, w e r e articles to h e l p us to m a k e o u r p r e p a r a t i o n s r e a l l y f e r v e n t .

Much to o u r sorrow, t h e r e a l p i l g r i m s t a t u e did not visit A d e l a i d e . T o m a k e u p f o r this A r c h b i s h o p Beovich h a d a b e a u t i f u l s t a t u e of O u r L a d y of Fatima specially carved f o r o u r Congress.

Cardinal Gilroy, a n d a r c h b i s h o p s a n d b i s h o p s from all States, h a v i n g a r r i v e d , the o p e n i n g , etc., was held at St. F r a n c i s X a v i e r ' s C a t h e d r a l on October 24th.

As if by magic, all the n e w s p a p e r s showed keen interest in t h e succeeding f u n c t i o n s .

On the Men's n i g h t and t h e W o m e n ' s niglxt, large crowds assembled at t h e C e n t e n n i a l H a l l , w h e r e there were s e r m o n s b y visiting b i s h o p s , a n d also benediction.

October 26th was a m e m o r a b l e d a y f o r all t h e Catholic school c h i l d r e n of A d e l a i d e . W e h a d a special Mass c e l e b r a t e d f o r us at the C e n t e n n i a l Hall. T h e a l t a r was b e a u t i f u l l y d e c o r a t e d , a n d t h e statue was so i m p r e s s i v e t h a t it seemed as t h o u g h Our L a d y was r e a l l y l o o k i n g d o w n u p o n us all.

Mass was s u n g by a special c h o i r of school c h i l d r e n , and a f t e r w a r d s we w e r e given a h a l f - h o l i d a y .

The last d a y of t h e Congress was t h e most devotional. I n t h e m o r n i n g P o n t i f i c a l H i g h Mass was celebrated at t h e C a t h e d r a l . E a r l y in the a f t e r n o o n , crowds of p e o p l e were l i n i n g K i n g W i l l i a m Street, to see t h e procession or t a k e p a r t in it. It b e g a n at half-past two. T h e school c h i l d r e n went first, and these were f o l l o w e d b y g r o u p s of New A u s t r a l i a n s , including Poles, I t a l i a n s , H u n g a r i a n s , Croats a n d Lithuanians. T h e s t a t u e of O u r L a d y was p r e c e d e d by the C h i l d r e n of M a r y . All said t h e r o s a r y a n d sang hymns.

Policemen lined t h e streets to k e e p the crowds back, and p h o t o g r a p h e r s c o u l d be seen in every direction. P e o p l e c r o w d e d t h e balconies of near-by buildings to o b t a i n a b e t t e r view of t h e procession.

After an h o u r , t h e procession e n d e d at E l d e r P a r k , where C a r d i n a l G i l r o y gave a t a l k b e f o r e b e n e d i c t i o n .

We arrived b a c k at school t h a t evening, h a p p y at having seen one of t h e greatest e x h i b i t i o n s of devotion ever to be shown in A d e l a i d e .

MARY UPTON, Leaving Honours, Marryatville.

On t h e still, d a r k waters, o v e r l o o k i n g t h e p i e r at F i n l a y s o n G r e e n , a p p e a r e d t h e "Sea D r a g o n . " It was e x q u i s i t e l y lit w i t h n u m e r o u s c o l o u r e d b u l b s 69

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and attractively p a i n t e d in m a n y d i f f e r e n t shades.

T h e f o u r h u n d r e d a n d f i f t y feet b o d y of t h e d r a g o n glided g r a c e f u l l y on t h e clear w a t e r , s p i t t i n g out Jjalls of fire f r o m its angry m o u t h . T h e d r a g o n disp l a y c o n t i n u e d f o r t h r e e succcessive nights, and it was w a t c h e d by t h e a m a z e d c r o w d , as t h e life-like sea m o n s t e r glided in b e t w e e n t h e a n c h o r e d ships, seeming to seek w i t h its l a r g e fiery eyes a sea-kingdom.

E v e r y y e a r t h e B a l l a r a t L a w n T e n n i s Assoication h o l d s J u n i o r a n d Senior Schoolgirls' T e n n i s C h a m p i o n s h i p s . Seven schools c o m p e t e a n d , this year, in t h e final m a t c h , we w e r e r e p r e s e n t e d b y J e n n i f e r Collins.

On t h e m o r n i n g of t h e m a t c h , M a r c h 22nd, t h e sky was v e r y cloudy, a n d r a i n seemed not f a r away.

By m i d - d a y it seemed as t h o u g h o u r p r a y e r s w e r e b e i n g a n s w e r e d , as t h e sun c a m e out d u r i n g t h e Rosary.

At two o'clock we set out f o r T e n n i s Street, well r u g g e d u p , f o r t h e b r e e z e was still q u i t e chilly.

W h e n we a r r i v e d t h e J u n i o r C h a m p i o n s h i p was in progress, a n d we w e r e v e r y pleased to see P a u l i n e B r o w n , f r o m L o r e t o , Dawson Street, c a r r y off t h e title.

J e n n i f e r ' s o p p o n e n t in t h e Senior C h a m p i o n s h i p was J e n n i f e r K i l p a t r i c k , f r o m Q u e e n s C.E.G.G.S., a n d , a l t h o u g h t h e w e a t h e r was cold, it did n o t t a k e us l o n g to get i n t e r e s t e d in t h e fast-moving m a t c h .

O u r J e n n i f e r h a d an easy v i c t o r y in t h e first set, and w o n 6—2. B y t h e second set J e n n i f e r K i l p a t r i c k h a d w a r m e d u p a n d succeeded in k e e p i n g o u r J e n n i f e r on t h e move. T h e y h a d some r e a l l y w o n d e r f u l rallies, a n d a f t e r a h a r d tussle, she d e f e a t e d o u r Jenn i f e r 4—6. We k n e w t h e final set w o u l d be no easy victory f o r c i t h e r p l a y e r as t h e y h a d b o t h r e a c h e d t h e i r top f o r m . Again we witnessed some s p l e n d i d rallies as b o t h p l a y e r s were d e t e r m i n e d to win every game. P o i n t by p o i n t t h e y f o u g h t it o u t , a n d Jenn i f e r K i l p a t r i c k o b t a i n e d t h e lead first. O u r Jenn i f e r q u i c k l y c a u g h t u p a n d m a d e the scores 4-all.

A f t e r a g a m e w i t h t w e n t y - f o u r deuces, she o b t a i n e d t h e lead a n d won a well-earned C u p , w i t h t h e score, 6 — 2 ; 4 — 6 ; 6—4.

W e p r o u d l y m a r c h e d h o m e , h o p i n g to d e f e n d the title again n e x t year.

JUDY HARRIS and PAULINE NEESON, Mary's Mount.

Never b e f o r e h a d I seen such a spectacle, accomp a n i e d by flashlights a n d c o l o u r e d flares of light, illum i n a t i n g t h e starless sky.

T h e p e o p l e will always r e m e m b e r t h e 22nd O c t o b e r , 1951, w h e n S i n g a p o r e , an i m p o r t a n t p o r t a n d t r a d i n g c e n t r e in t h e F a r E a s t f o r all these c e n t u r i e s , was p r o c l a i m e d a c i t y — t h e i r city.

YVONNE AU, Intermediate, Marryatville.

SOME BEAUTY SPOTS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA W e s t e r n A u s t r a l i a has m u c h n a t u r a l b e a u t y w h i c h delights b o t h t h e i n h a b i t a n t s of the State a n d also beauty-loving tourists.

A m o n g the m a i n a t t r a c t i o n s are t h e wild flowers.

In t h e S p r i n g t i m e t h e c o u n t r y is ablaze w i t h colo u r , f o r S p r i n g is wildflower t i m e in W e s t e r n Australia.

Located n e a r P e r t h on M o u n t Eliza is K i n g s P a r k .

A n a t u r a l reserve w i t h an area of over a t h o u s a n d acres w h e r e t h e wildflowers grow p r o f u s e l y , f o r it is still in t h e n a t u r a l state. I t is one of t h e finest p a r k s a n d is c e r t a i n l y t h e most p i c t u r e s q u e in A u s t r a l i a .

F o r r e s t N a t i o n a l P a r k , w h i c h is a reserve f o r flora a n d f a u n a , is s i t u a t e d in t h e D a r l i n g R a n g e s a n d c o m p r i s e s f o u r t h o u s a n d acres of n a t u r a l w o o d l a n d .

It is s i m i l a r to K i n g ' s P a r k in m a n y respects. T h e p e o p l e of W e s t e r n A u s t r a l i a are i n d e b t e d to L o r d F o r r e s t f o r his f o r e s i g h t a n d vision in p r e s e r v i n g these two reserves.

Y a n c h e p P a r k a n d A r a l u e n a r e two m o r e reserves of w h i c h West A u s t r a l i a n s are j u s t l y p r o u d . T h e f o r m e r b e i n g t h i r t y - t w o miles f r o m P e r t h a n d its m a i n a t t r a c t i o n b e i n g t h e caves, t h e Crystal, a n d Y o n d e r u p , w h i c h were f o r m e d b y Sir George Grey.

Y a n c h e p h a s also facilities f o r such p a s t i m e s as b o a t i n g , s w i m m i n g , tennis a n d p i c n i c k i n g .

OUR SCIENCE HOMEWORK A i m : T o go on a p i c n i c on a wet d a y in B a l l a r a t .

A p p a r a t u s : T w o buses, 84 girls, 5 n u n s , sandshoes, extra stockings a n d shoes, n e w s p a p e r s , scarves, overalls, f o o d — an a b u n d a n c e of it, R a i n !

M e t h o d : A t a b o u t 1.10 p . m . we set out f o r our d e s t i n a t i o n , w h i c h was K o a l a P a r k , 15 miles f r o m Ballarat.

Singing songs a n d e n j o y i n g jokes we r e a c h e d t h e r e at a b o u t 2.30 p . m .

The rain had stopped.

Manufacturing p a p e r hats (Napoleon style) a n d w i t h scarves s w u n g r o u n d o u r necks, we began our afternoon's enjoyment. After venturing a little way d o w n t h e long w i n d i n g p a t h we saw, m u c h to o u r s u r p r i s e , a w i n d i n g , swirling, rushing creek w h i c h we h a d to cross b y m e a n s of a very n a r r o w b r i d g e . It was h e r e one of t h e girls mislaid h e r feet a n d arose very u n c o m f o r t a b l e . A. short dis-

A r a l u e n is t h e w o r k of t h e Y o u n g A u s t r a l i a L e a g u e a n d has m a n y d e l i g h t f u l spots such as t h e Rose Pagoda, The Maiden Hair Fern Banks, and the Grove of t h e U n f o r g o t t e n . T h e l a t t e r consisting of w a t e r f a l l s a n d beds of t u l i p s a r r a n g e d in tiers.

VALERIE SHIELDS, Nedlands. .70

LOR tance f u r t h e r , M o t h e r e s p i e d a k o a l a b e a r c u r l e d u p on t h e b r a n c h of a very h i g h g u m tree fast asleep. W e c l i m b e d u p hills, d o w n gullies, and over m o r e r u s h i n g streams, e n j o y i n g t h e f u n a l t h o u g h the c o n d i t i o n s w e r e not too a g r e e a b l e at times W e b o a r d e d t h e buses a n d r e t u r n e d to " C r e s w i c h , " 3 miles f r o m K o a l a P a r k , w h e r e we h a d a most enjoyable p i c n i c l u n c h , consisting of b u t t e r e d rolls, c r e a m cakes, c h o c o l a t e crackles, a p p l e s , sweets a n d soft drinks.

R e s u l t : W e r e t u r n e d to M a r y ' s M o u n t at h a l f - p a s t four, t h u s c o m p l e t i n g t h e most e n j o y a b l e St. Aloysius' D a y of all.

C o n c l u s i o n : W e w o u l d l i k e a n o t h e r p i c n i c like this.

SHIRLEY PARKER and JANET HALLORAN, Mary's Mount.

SCHOOL MEMORIES OF THREE BRISBANE GIRLS Now, c a u g h t in t h e w h i r l of s t u d y a n d w i d e - a w a k e to the perils, as well as t h e joys, of this life, I love to look back to those days of discovery, to live once more in t h e era of m y earliest m e m o r i e s .

W h e n f o u r I was a l r e a d y t h e m o t h e r of a colony of assorted dolls, which were b a t h e d , w h e t h e r cloth or celluloid, every n i g h t . In the course of t i m e most had had t h e i r teelb e x t r a c t e d w i t h a b e n t h a i r - p i n , their i n f a n t i l e tonsils r e m o v e d , a n d m a n y an accident f r o m t h e p r a m caused a b r o k e n skull, to be e x t r a v a g a n t l y m e n d e d w i t h M u m m y ' s sticking plaster. B u t n o m a t t e r h o w t o r n t h e y w e r e , one tattered relic was a b e t t e r b e d t i m e toy t h a n t h e elegant sleeper t h a t I d i d not like to spoil by touching. Looking b a c k , m y dolls h a d p o o r constitutions, for never a day passed t h a t one was not in b e d suffering " e x c r u c i a t i n g a g o n y " f r o m some m a l a d y or other.

A wild b r o t h e r " k n o c k e d t h e edges" off m y y o u t h ful i m p e r t i n e n c e .

One scathing remark f r o m him withered m e to t h e core. I r e m e m b e r it was a great, terrifying, exciting h o n o u r to r i d e in an old p e d a l car of bis t h a t h a d seen f a r b e t t e r days. T o sit on the back, six inches w i d e ( h e o c c u p y i n g t h e seat, and a little f r i e n d , t h e b o n n e t ) to race d o w n t h e sloping yard, was u n s u r p a s s e d bliss. Since t h e back wheels i n v a r i a b l y c a m e off half way, a n d t h e little friend was of h e a l t h y p r o p o r t i o n s , we h a d m a n y a spill, many an e x h i l i a r a t i n g t h r i l l .

Then came school. T o m e , b e f o r e I came, it was just two big b u i l d i n g s on a hill, w h e r e m y b r o t h e r went daily, and w h e r e , once, w h i l e visiting, I h a d distinguished myself by spelling " x y l o p h o n e " f o r Mother Superior.

O n e week at L o r e t o , h o w e v e r , was enough to fill m e w i t h t h e love a n d respect f o r it that I still bear.

JILL WEBB. My first impressions of school w e r e — a l l p l a y a n d no work, a perfect p a r a d i s e , as m y lessons b e g a n , not in the class-room w i t h a qualified t e a c h e r , b u t

E T O — at an old b e n c h b e h i n d a shed with m y g r a n d f a t h e r as m a s t e r . O h , f o r those days to r e t u r n , w i t h lessons in the o p e n air, n o h o m e w o r k , a n d e v e r y t h i n g as 1 desire, except, of course, w h e n m y t e a c h e r w a n t e d otherwise.

A f t e r two years of this U t o p i a , 1 visited a real school. All the o t h e r c h i l d r e n w e r e sitting at t h e i r desks l a b o r i o u s l y t r y i n g to m a n i p u l a t e a pencil. T h i s , I t h o u g h t , w o u l d b e f u n . My j o y w h e n I succeeded was u n e q u a l l e d , I i m a g i n e , even by t h a t of C o l u m b u s w h e n h e discovered his " N e w W o r l d . " My first r e a l m a t h s , lesson was a v e r y s o l e m n a f f a i r ; t h e w h o l e class stood a r o u n d t h e wall w i t h books in h a n d a n d a t t e m p t e d to recite in a b e a u t i f u l sing-song f a s h i o n the once-time t a b l e .

Next c a m e lessons in E n g l i s h , r e a d i n g , writing, spelling a n d t h e n h o r r o r of h o r r o r s , c o m p o s i t i o n .

Even t h o u g h I t h o r o u g h l y disliked these I f o u n d t h e y h a d to be done, a n d so once a week I sat d o w n a n d l a b o u r e d over t h e m . S o m e of these " m a s t e r p i e c e s " h a v e b e e n k e p t , a n d w h e n e v e r we n e e d a l a u g h t h e y are produced.

So school life went on day a f t e r day. . . .

JILL FAIRWEATHER. In m y days of J u n i o r School sovereignty it was f a s h i o n a b l e to affect r e l u c t a n c e to e n t e r t h e S e n i o r School. It was w i t h very g e n u i n e feelings t h a t I c o m p l i e d w i t h t h e c u r r e n t f a s h i o n , f o r 1 h a d loved those 1940 to 1946 days. Nevertheless, it was with p r i v a t e feelings of e x c i t e m e n t t h a t I c o u n t e d t h e days u n t i l F e b r u a r y , t h e t h i r t e e n t h , w h i c h w o u l d be so i m p o r t a n t in my life. E n t e r i n g t h e Senior Dorm i t o r y , I f e l t very small i n d e e d , a n d was t h a n k f u l m o r e t h a n ever f o r t h e blessing of an elder sister.

I r e m e m b e r 1 c o u l d not overcome m y h o r r o r at t h e h i g h r e c r e a t i o n in t h e d o r m i t o r y , w h e n i n m a t e s were e n j o y i n g t h e l i b e r t y of first n i g h t b a c k .

Next d a y b r o u g h t t h e e x c i t e m e n t of m y first tennis lesson a n d t h e h u m i l i a t i o n of h a v i n g to t h r o w u p t h e ball twenty-five t i m e s b e f o r e I could get it in t h e correct position f o r a service. 1 was initiated also i n t o t h e intricacies of t h e g a m e of cricket. E a r l y in t h e y e a r c a m e t h e p i c k i n g of the sports' t e a m s .

T o m y joy, I b e c a m e a m e m b e r of B a r r y House, a n d we " G r a y s " won t h e c u p . I t was in t h e s p o r t s ' field t h a t we seemed lo find " f i n s " a n d grown into slightly l a r g e r fish, a l t h o u g h I n e v e r l e a r n e d to wield a cricket b a t successfully.

I n b e t w e e n times, yet h o p e f u l t e a c h e r s e x p o u n d e d t h e r u d i m e n t s of F r e n c h a n d L a t i n . D u r i n g F o r m I a n d I I , t h e h a p p i e s t school days I can r e c a l l — t h e last t h r e e years b e i n g viewed at a d i s a d v a n t a g e t h r o u g h an i n c r e a s i n g l y d e n s e r h a z e of M a t h e m a t i c a l life was t h e L i t e r a r y C l u b .

T h e m e m o r y w h i c h is m o s t d e e p l y e m b e d d e d in m y m i n d is t h a t of t h e s p i r i t of t h e school in w h i c h I h a v e grown u p , t h e s p i r i t of L o r e t o p e r v a d i n g p r a y e r , w o f k a n d p l a y , a n d i n s p i r i n g loyalty ever to t h e f a m i l y of t h e first L o r e t o . M a y t h i s spirit of L o r e t o b e w i t h us always!

PATRICIA O'SULLIVAN.

THE FLOWER OF HEAVEN

stood on a p u r p l e dais. At St. P a t r i c k ' s C a t h e d r a l , " G o d Save t h e Q u e e n " was sung w i t h some h y m n s in t h e p r e s e n c e of one of t h e greatest A u s t r a l i a n s , by a d o p t i o n — o u r V e n e r a b l e A r c h b i s h o p , Most Rev. Dr. M a n n i x .

T h e s e r m o n was p r e a c h e d b y F a t h e r D'Arcy, w h o r e a d a special message f r o m H e r M a j e s t y t h e Q u e e n . T h i s t h r i l l e d us all, coming as it did f r o m a sincere a n d b e a u t i f u l y o u n g Q u e e n , whose w o r d s so obviously reflected t h e recent sad loss of a loved f a t h e r .

T i r e d h u t h a p p y , w i t h t h e t r i u m p h a n t notes of " F a i t h of O u r F a t h e r s " still echoing, I was glad t o get h o m e . T r u l y , as F a t h e r D ' A r c y said, " I t was a great d a y f o r M e l b o u r n e . " MARGARET POWER (13), Toorak.

I h a d a great f e e l i n g of j o y on E a s t e r S a t u r d a y m o r n i n g , w h e n I discovered t h a t m y t r e a s u r e d " F l o w e r of H e a v e n " was in h u d , a n d f o r t h e first time I would see it in flower. " F l o w e r of H e a v e n " is t h e n a m e given b y t h e Chinese, to this cactus-like p l a n t . Its b o t a n i c a l n a m e I do not k n o w , b u t its flower is exquisite, and v e r y aptly n a m e d .

All d a y I w a t c h e d t h e b u d , w h i c h grew f r o m t h e serrated edge of a leaf. It was t i g h t l y closed, a n d a r e d d i s h colour, u n t i l t h e e a r l y evening, w h e n I c a u g h t glimpses of t h e w h i t e petals, as it slowly began to o p e n . It was not u n t i l m i d n i g h t t h a t it r e a c h e d its f u l l glory.

It was p u r e w h i t e a n d p e r f e c t l y f o r m e d in every way. It r e m i n d e d m e of an o r c h i d , a water-lily, a n d a d a h l i a c o m b i n e d , a n d its p e r f u m e was h e a v e n l y . A strange f a c t a b o u t this flower is t h a t it b l o o m s only at n i g h t , a n d b y m o r n i n g h a s f a d e d , a n d I w o n d e r e d w h y such a b e a u t i f u l t h i n g should be so short-lived.

H o w fitting it seemed t h a t t h i s e x q u i s i t e flower s h o u l d r e a c h its f u l l s p l e n d o u r on E a s t e r S u n d a y , w h e n all H e a v e n a n d e a r t h w e r e r e j o i c i n g !

MARILYN KENNEDY (14), Claremont, W.A.

RUPERTSWOOD * E v e r y y e a r at R u p e r t s w o o d H o m e f o r Boys, Sunb u r y , a E u c h a r i s t i c F e s t i v a l is h e l d . It begins at m i d - d a y w i t h H i g h Mass.

During the afternoon t h e r e is a procession r o u n d t h e large grounds, a n d this is f o l l o w e d b y a s e r m o n a n d B e n e d i c t i o n given b y H i s Grace, t h e A r c h b i s h o p of M e l b o u r n e .

E a c h y e a r t h e r e is a d i f f e r e n t p e t i t i o n f o r t h e procession.

Last y e a r , it was " J u s t i c e f o r t h e Schools," a n d F a t h e r C i a n t a r asked M o t h e r S u p e r i o r if some of o u r senior girls c o u l d b e a r t h e p e t i t i o n .

Of course, we c o n s i d e r e d this r e q u e s t a great h o n o u r , a n d fifteen girls f r o m M a t r i c u l a t i o n a n d Leaving were selected to go, as well as two l i t t l e pages.

F a t h e r C i a n t a r c a m e b e f o r e h a n d to give us an idea of w h a t h e w a n t e d . W e w e r e to w e a r long w h i t e dresses w i t h b l u e cords, a n d a w r e a t h of roses on o u r h e a d s . T h e r e was to b e a Q u e e n ; A n n B y r n e was selected, a n d she was to c a r r y a b a s k e t of roses.

T h e two pages dressed in w h i t e satin suits were to lead us. T h e p e t i t i o n b a n n e r w i t h its floating ribbons was to b e h e l d b y t h e two girls on e i t h e r side of t h e Q u e e n .

At last, a f t e r m u c h p r a y i n g , t h e d a y of t h e Festival d a w n e d , a n d it was fine. W e w e n t to Mass in o u r own p a r i s h e s a n d t h e n m o t o r e d u p a n d h a d a p i c n i c l u n c h in t h e g r o u n d s at R u p e r t s w o o d . . . . . T h e procession was a very l o n g one.

R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m C a t h o l i c schools, C h i l d r e n of M a r y f r o m all p a r i s h e s , a n d m a n y o t h e r Catholic m o v e m e n t s were t h e r e . T h e g r o u p in t h e procession w h i c h i n t e r e s t e d us most was t h a t of t h e N e w Aust r a l i a n s gaily dressed in t h e i r n a t i o n a l costumes.

As we w a l k e d r o u n d in t h e procession, we recited t h e R o s a r y , a n d it was a m o v i n g sight to see the t h o u s a n d s of o n l o o k e r s all p r a y i n g .

Benediction then followed, and a sermon, and then Father C i a n t a r t h a n k e d all those w h o h a d p a r t i c i p a t e d , and all those w h o h a d h e l p e d m a k e t h e d a y such a success. It was r e a l l y a most i m p r e s s i v e day, a n d one w h i c h we shall not r e a d i l y f o r g e t .

MOYA CULLITY (Matriculation), Toorak. x—See i l l u s t r a t i o n on p a g e 77.

IT WAS A GREAT DAY FOR MELBOURNE There were many unique features about E m p i r e Y o u t h S u n d a y , 25th May. F o r t h e first t i m e in t h e reign of o u r n e w Q u e e n , r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of n e a r l y every d e n o m i n a t i o n a l school in M e l b o u r n e m a r c h e d t h r o u g h t h e city's lovely streets. T h e d a y was blest w i t h glorious s u n s h i n e , a n d e v e r y t h i n g went off without a h i t c h .

All t h e m a r c h e r s , b a n d s m e n a n d organisers m e t in t h e b e a u t i f u l A l e x a n d e r G a r d e n s . W e w e r e t h r i l l e d w i t h t h e spectacle of six M o u n t e d P o l i c e m e n on t h e i r well-groomed greys. F o u r of these led t h e M a r c h ; t h e n f o l l o w e d t h e C a t h o l i c Schools a n d Y o u t h O r g a n i z a t i o n s . W i t h us was t h e Q u e e n ' s Own City of M e l b o u r n e R e g i m e n t a l B a n d — r e s p l e n d e n t in t h e i r r e d u n i f o r m s a n d busbies. T h e n f o l l o w e d t h e Anglicans w h o l e f t t h e m a r c h at t h e i r St. P a u l ' s Cathedral; the Baptists put forward a surprisingly large n u m b e r of m a r c h e r s w h o d r o p p e d off at t h e i r Collins Street Citadel. T h e P r e s b y t e r i a n s w i t h t h e i r Scotch College Boys in t h e i r kilts of t h e V i c t o r i a n Scottish R e g i m e n t , m a r c h e d w i t h polish — even t h e b a g p i p e s of t h e i r b a n d — f o r once — a p p e a r e d to p l a y a t u n e one c o u l d u n d e r s t a n d .

T h e Presbyt e r i a n s e n d e d u p at Scots C h u r c h wdiere Lieut.G e n e r a l Sir E d m u n d H e r r i n g — a great C h r i s t i a n g e n t l e m a n , addressed t h e m .

N o w to get b a c k to ourselves — t h e Catholics.

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CONSECRATION OF THE CHAPEL OF CHRIST THE KING AT "OSBORNE, CLAREMONT, W.A. By t h e gracious c o n s i d e r a t i o n of t h e A r c h b i s h o p of P e r t h t h e c o n s e c r a t i o n of t h e L o r e t o Convent chapel was p e r f o r m e d b y t h e A u x i l i a r y B i s h o p , Most Rev. Dr. L. J. Goody, Dec. 1, in o r d e r to coincide with t h e y e a r of t h e convent's golden j u b i l e e .

T h e p r e v i o u s day t h e a l t a r h a d b e e n s t r i p p e d and the b e n c h e s a n d tile p r i e d i e u x r e m o v e d , so t h a t the chapel stood b a r e a n d , as it were, e x p e c t a n t of t h e morrow's s o l e m n i t y .

T h e c e r e m o n y c o m m e n c e d at 6.45 a.m. A large n u m b e r of priests a n d s e m i n a r i a n s assisted B i s h o p Goody as t h e l i t u r g y b e g a n o u t s i d e t h e c h a p e l . Inside, a solitary p r i e s t r e m a i n e d as g u a r d i a n .

T h r e e times a r o u n d t h e walls t h e B i s h o p w a l k e d , sprinkling t h e m w i t h h o l y w a t e r at d i f f e r e n t levels.

At t h e e n d of each circuit t h e B i s h o p s t r u c k t h e closed d o o r with his crozier, c h a n t i n g in L a t i n , " L i f t up your gates, O ye princes, a n d be l i f t e d u p O eternal gates, a n d t h e K i n g of G l o r y shall e n t e r i n . " From w i t h i n t h e custos a s k e d : " W h o is t h e K i n g of G l o r y ? " T h e B i s h o p a n s w e r e d , " T h e L o r d strong and m i g h t y ; t h e L o r d m i g h t y in b a t t l e . " T h i s s a m e c e r e m o n y was r e p e a t e d on t h e second round, b u t on t h e c o m p l e t i o n of t h e t h i r d r o u n d when t h e custos asked finally, " W h o is this K i n g of G l o r y ? " t h e w h o l e c h o i r of priests, s t u d e n t s a n d children r e s p o n d e d in one t r e m e n d o u s c h a n t : " T h e Lord God of hosts, H e is t h e K i n g of G l o r y , " a d d i n g " O p e n - u p . " T h e d o o r was t h e n o p e n e d , a n d t h e proession' e n t e r e d t h e c h a p e l .

T h u s in one g r a n d gesture t h e C h u r c h d r o p s t h e veil t h a t s e p a r a t e s t h e p a s t f r o m t h e p r e s e n t , a n d

t a k e s us in s p i r i t to t h e T e m p l e with its glorious r i t u a l ; a n d we h e a r t h e echoes of t h e c e r e m o n i a l t o w h i c h t h e h e a r t of O u r Blessed L a d y must h a v e t h r i l l e d d u r i n g t h e years she s p e n t t h e r e . Again t h e r e p e a t e d k n o c k i n g s at t h e d o o r would seem to suggest t h e l o n g w a i t i n g f o r t h e R e d e e m e r to come, t h e slowness of t h e Jews to recognise H i m , and His final t r i u m p h in spite of difficulties in e n t e r i n g into His covenant with men.

LETTERS IN ASHES A n o t h e r b e a u t i f u l act t o o k p l a c e w i t h i n t h e c h a p e l a f t e r t h e e n t r a n c e of t h e procession. T h e " V e n i C r e a t o r " was s u n g w h i l e ashes were s p r e a d t h i c k l y b e t w e e n t h e c h a l k e d lines w h i c h r a n diagonally across t h e p a r q u e t r y floor.

A c c o m p a n i e d b y t h e deacon and sub-deacon, beg i n n i n g at t h e l e f t h a n d c o r n e r , t h e B i s h o p t r a c e d in t h e ashes, at r e g u l a r intervals, t h e letters of t h e G r e e k a l p h a b e t , e n d i n g at t h e s a n c t u a r y . T h e n in a similar m a n n e r h e t r a c e d t h e L a t i n a l p h a b e t .

T h e G r e e k letters a r e s y m b o l i c of t h e Jews w h o first e n t e r e d t h e C h u r c h , a n d t h e L a t i n t h e Gentiles.

B e n e a t h t h i s s y m b o l i s m it w o u l d seem t h a t t h e ashes p o i n t to t h e passing away of t h e old dispensat i o n — t h e Jewish l a w — a n d t h e secular civilisation of Greece a n d R o m e , and f r o m t h e i r ashes arises t h e one living a n d t r u e C h u r c h .

T h e n f o l l o w e d t h e blessing of every p a r t of t h e i n t e r i o r of t h e c h a p e l — f l o o r , walls, doors. Next t h e most significant of all t h e actions, the consecration of t h e a l t a r , t o o k p l a c e . .73

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of a r t . T h e C o o k i n g R o o m was c o l o u r f u l l y c a r p e t e d w i t h a n a r r a y of c o c o a n u t ice, c h o c o l a t e r o u g h s , a n d sweet delicacies, w h i l e t h e A r t R o o m was c o n v e r t e d f r o m a G a l l e r y to a C o m m e r c i a l Studio, w h e r e p e t t y p r o p a g a n d a was c r e a t e d . T h e " O l d G i r l s " w e r e n o t l a c k i n g in t h e i r assistance, a n d c a m e w i t h h a n d i c r a f t s of e v e r y s h a p e a n d size.

Of course, t h e m a j o r p a r t in all t h e p r e p a r a t i o n s was t a k e n b y t h e N u n s , a n d t h e y p u t t h e finishing t o u c h e s to t h e w o r k of t h e a m a t e u r s a m o n g us.

At last t h e great d a y a r r i v e d .

T h e class-room doors w e r e t h r o w n o p e n , a n d t h e stalls were laid out a n d soon filled w i t h v a r i o u s b a r g a i n s . C h i l d r e n a n d p a r e n t s m i n g l e d in t h e great c r o w d t h a t swooped d o w n on| e a c h stall, a n d as t h e sales' girls p u t f o r t h t h e i r goods a n d t h e i r t a l k , t h e stalls w e r e soon e m p tied. A t t h e s a m e t i m e m a n y raffles w e r e in progress, a n d (tickets were b e i n g sold at a great r a t e .

R a f f l e s are always p o p u l a r , a n d we h a d a n u m b e r of w o r t h - w h i l e prizes. W h i l e t h e M o t h e r s ' h e a r t s w e r e set on M.M. B e n i g n u s ' h a n d - m a d e set, t h e D a u g h t e r s ' eyes t u r n e d t o w a r d s t h e " B e a u t y Sets," specially f a s h i o n e d b y M a x F a c t o r , a n d t h e still y o u n g e r ones c o n c e n t r a t e d on t h e chocolates a n d sleeping dolls.

T h e r e was a c o n s i d e r a b l e a m o u n t of noise c o m i n g f r o m one section of t h e r o o m , a n d on investigation it was f o u n d t h a t t h e S p i n n i n g W h e e l was t h e cause of t h e c o m m o t i o n . A l o n g t h e G r e e n V e r a n d a h t h e M o t h e r s ' C l u b h a d a r r a n g e d r e f r e s h m e n t s f o r all, a n d t h e i r delicious h o m e - m a d e cakes were r e a d i l y a c c e p t a b l e , a n d were r e s p o n s i b l e f o r a c o n t i n u o u s procession in t h a t d i r e c t i o n .

A t a b o u t f o u r o'clock p u r s e s w e r e e m p t y , a n d p a r cels w e r e h e a v y as t h e c r o w d b e g a n to d i s p e r s e — h o m e to d i n n e r . B u t t h i s was n o t t h e e n d f o r m a n y of us f o r , as w i t h all fetes, t h e r e still r e m a i n e d t h e task of c l e a n i n g u p . T h e m a r k e t s q u a r e h a d t o b e t r a n s f o r m e d b a c k to its n a t u r a l s t a t e ; t h e stalls m u s t b e r e p l a c e d b y desks, a n d t h e s p i n n i n g wheels b y b l a c k b o a r d s a n d , w h a t was m o r e , sales' girls a n d s h o p p e r s m u s t d o n again t h e g a r b of s t u d e n t s . T h e t r a n s f o r m a t i o n of s u r r o u n d i n g s h a d to c o m e first— b r o o m s a n d shovels w e r e b r o u g h t to t h e rescue, f u r n i t u r e m o v e r s got to w o r k , a n d p a p e r - p i c k e r s - u p were soon engrossed i n p l e n t y of c o n c e n t r a t e d labour.

As t h e last of t h e r u b b i s h was c a r r i e d o u t , a n d t h e final grains of d i r t shovelled u p , m a n y f e e t w e r e sore, a n d even some b a c k s a c h e d , b u t these p a i n s w e r e alleviated b y t h e t h o u g h t of o u r o u t s t a n d i n g success, a n d t h e day's effort w i t h its long p r e p a r a ' tions seemed well w o r t h - w h i l e .

'Tis said t h a t " n o t h i n g succeeds l i k e success," a n d if so, o u r f e t e this y e a r will b e bigger a n d b e t t e r t h a n b e f o r e . I a m s u r e t h a t t h e efforts will b e as great, f o r we realise t h e d i r e n e e d of t h e Missions, a n d k n o w t h a t o u r small sacrifices a r e n o t h i n g w h e n c o m p a r e d w i t h t h e h a r d s h i p s f a c e d a n d t h e sufferings e n d u r e d in m a n y p a r t s of t h e w o r l d to-day.

D u r i n g t h e w h o l e of t h e long c e r e m o n y t h e p r i e s t t h u r i f e r w a l k e d c o n t i n u a l l y r o u n d t h e a l t a r incensing as h e went.

W h e n t h e consecration was over a n d t h e a l t a r stone w i t h its s e p u l c h r e was r e a d y , a procession was f o r m e d to b e a r t h e relics f r o m t h e t e m p o r a r y t a b e r nacle to t h e altar.

H e a d e d b y t h e cross-bearer, acolytes, a n d t h u r i fers, in r e d cassocks a n d surplice, f o u r scarlet vested priests b o r e t h e relics on a b i e r , f o l l o w e d b y t h e B i s h o p , t h e choirs, a n d t h e p e o p l e , a c o n t i n u a l c h a n t b e i n g k e p t u p d u r i n g t h e procession. T h e relics were t h e n sealed in t h e s e p u l c h r e .

G r a d u a l l y t h e a l t a r was r e c l o t h e d , a n d w i t h t h e solemn c e l e b r a t i o n of H o l y M a s s — t h e p e a k p o i n t of t h e whole, l o n g c e r e m o n y , lasting f o r n e a r l y f o u r h o u r s , was b r o u g h t to an e n d .

E v e r y d e t a i l was c a r r i e d o u t w i t h grace, d i g n i t y a n d solemnity, all e n h a n c e d b y t h e b e a u t i f u l r e n d e r ing of t h e G r e g o r i a n c h a n t b y t h e priests a n d b y t h e s t u d e n t s of St. C h a r l e s ' s e m i n a r y .

THE Y.C.S. MOVEMENT AT MARY'S MOUNT W h a t is t h e a t t r a c t i o n at t h e n o t i c e - b o a r d ?

The girls are c r o w d e d a r o u n d it. A h ! T o - m o r r o w is T h u r s d a y . Y.C.S. Activity G r o u p s — " P r e p a r e y o u r G o s p e l , " t h e notice on t h e b o a r d will be saying.

T h i s is t h e scene at Mary's M o u n t every f o r t n i g h t , w h e n t h e Y.C.S. P o s t e r G r o u p h a s p i n n e d one of its c o l o u r f u l posters on t h e n o t i c e - b o a r d , r e m i n d i n g t h e girls to p r e p a r e t h e i r Gospel.

T h i s year, f o r t h e first t i m e , Activity G r o u p s a r e b e i n g h e l d w i t h great success. O u r t w o r e p r e s e n t a tives at t h e Y.C.S. S u m m e r school, h e l d in M e l b o u r n e in 1951, r e t u r n e d to school b u b b l i n g w i t h enthusiasm f o r t h e progress of t h e m o v e m e n t . All t h e girls in t h e Senior School are m e m b e r s , a n d at p r e s e n t we h a v e f o u r Activity G r o u p s — M i s s i o n , P o s t e r , Litera r y - D r a m a a n d Music. E a c h g r o u p h a s two l e a d e r s in c h a r g e of it, a n d t h e r e a r e a b o u t twelve girls in each. T h e l e a d e r s f o r 1952 a r e J a n e t t e P r i t c h a r d , N a n e t t e C r a m e r i , Zita O ' D o n o h u e , J a n i c e Besemeres, Lynette Johua, Margaret Fowler, Anne Vaughan. Pat R i n a l d i , Colette C h r i s t i e a n d J e n n i f e r Collins.

T h e n u n s are very e a g e r f o r t h e m o v e m e n t t o b e a success, as t h e y k n o w h o w m u c h a m o v e m e n t l i k e t h e Y o u n g C a t h o l i c S t u d e n t s ' can do to increase t h e apostolic spirit in t h e schools a n d so in t h e w o r l d .

JENNIFER COLLINS, (Matriculation Class), Mary's Mount.

THE MISSION FETE, 1951 I t was w i t h great e n t h u s i a s m t h a t we all set o u t last y e a r to m a k e o u r Mission F e t e a r e a l success.

N a t u r a l l y , t h e r e was m u c h w o r k to b e d o n e , b u t t h e r e were also m a n y willing h a n d s to do it. W h i l e n i m b l e fingers stitched a n d s t i t c h e d , o t h e r s e n t h u s e d over k n i t t e d bedsocks, b a b y - c l o t h e s a n d o t h e r w o r k s

CHRISTINE MCKENZIE,

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cakes or p u d d i n g s in t h e oven, t h e h o u s e k e e p e r h a s set t h e t a b l e f o r a f t e r n o o n tea, m a d e small cakes or scones a n d is j u s t r e a d y to p o u r out t h e t e a ! She is a very necessary a n d welcome m e m b e r of t h e c o o k i n g class.

W i t h a n x i o u s h e a r t s we o p e n t h e oven to see t h e r e s u l t of our* a f t e r n o o n ' s w o r k b u t we n e a r l y always e n d u p w i t h a l e g i t i m a t e glow of p r i d e ! So f a r , we have h a d no real failures.

Of course, t h e most d i s a g r e e a b l e p a r t of t h e a f t e r n o o n is t h e w a s h i n g - u p , b u t even t h a t is d o n e cheerf u l l y a n d willingly, a n d we leave t h e k i t c h e n f u l l of g r a t i t u d e t h a t such a h a p p y a n d p r o f i t a b l e a f t e r n o o n has b e e n s p e n t , a n d f u l l of j o y at t h e t h o u g h t t h a t n e x t M o n d a y w e shall h a v e a n o t h e r c o o k i n g class.

BARBARA STEWART, (Leaving Class), Toorak.

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. . . T h a n k you very m u c h f o r y o u r g e n e r o u s gift.

T h e m o n e y h e l p e d to dress o u r c h i l d r e n anew, as the old u n i f o r m s h a d gone a f t e r twelve y e a r s ' service. T o d a y a p o o r c o u p l e c a m e w a l k i n g t o us f r o m a village m o r e t h a n 20 m i l e s off, d e e p in a b a r e H i m a l a y a n valley. T h e s e p o o r p a r e n t s b r o u g h t two girls to us to b e f e d a n d e d u c a t e d . T h e m o t h e r h a d a t h i n , p a l e b a b y in h e r a r m s — v e r y h u n g r y . T h e little t h i n g gave m e such a sweet smile w h e n I gave h e r a m o r s e l of b r o w n sugar.

God's P r o v i d e n c e looks lovingly a f t e r o u r o r p h a n s , a n d , a l t h o u g h t h e m o n e y b a g is o f t e n e m p t y , t h e c h i l d r e n n e v e r go h u n g r y , still less, starve. W e get vegetables t h e w h o l e year r o u n d f r o m o u r g a r d e n . F o r t y fowls give us eggs. On r a r e occasions a l u c k y h u n t e r sends us a piece of venison. T h e girls b a k e t h e i r b r e a d every day, p r e p a r e t h e vegetables, w a s h t h e i r clothes, dig in t h e g a r d e n ; a n d find t i m e to do t h e i r lessons, even to d a n c e a n d act in a little p l a y f o r t h e B i s h o p . T h e Bishop of L u c k n o w a n d o u r B i s h o p (of P a t n a ) h a v e filmed t h e l i f e in o u r c o n v e n t h e r e . T h e reels a r e to be t a k e n to R o m e a n d A m e r i c a .

St. Anthony' Convent (I.B.V.M.), Naini Tal. U.P., India.

ST. MICHAEL'S STATUE P e r h a p s you h a v e o f t e n w o n d e r e d w h y every L o r e t o C o n v e n t h a s a p i c t u r e or a s t a t u e of St. M i c h a e l at its f r o n t door, b u t h a v e you ever h a d an a n s w e r to y o u r p r o b l e m ?

W e l l , m a n y y e a r s ago, in 1696, an o u t b u r s t of P r o t e s t a n t f a n a t i c i s m in E n g l a n d t h r e a t e n e d to d e s t r o y t h e B a r C o n v e n t (I.B.Y.M.) at Y o r k . W a r n e d in t i m e of t h e d a n g e r , t h e n u n s concealed t h e i r relics a n d sacred vessels. Now, M o t h e r B e d i n g f i e l d , t h e f o u n d r e s s of t h e h o u s e at Y o r k , availed herself of a p e r m i s s i o n w h i c h she h a d b e e n given to use in a case of e m e r g e n c y . She r e m o v e d t h e Blessed Sacrament f r o m the Tabernacle, and placing the Pyx on h e r p e r s o n she k n e l t d o w n b e f o r e a p i c t u r e of St. M i c h a e l a n d p r a y e d : " G r e a t L o r d , save T h y s e l f , f o r I c a n n o t save T h e e . " As she p r a y e d t h e a n g r y shouts ceased, a n d steps w e r e h e a r d h u r r i e d l y r e t r e a t i n g f r o m t h e Convent.

W h e n the nuns inquired into what h a d happened t h e y were t o l d t h a t a h o r s e m a n w i t h a f l a m i n g sword h a d b e e n seen in t h e sky p r o t e c t i n g t h e house. I n g r a t i t u d e f o r t h i s p r o t e c t i o n t h e p i c t u r e of St. Michael, before which Mother Bedingfield prayed, is c a r r i e d t h r o u g h t h e Convent every y e a r on t h e a n n i v e r s a r y of t h i s event. T h e youngest p e r s o n in t h e H o u s e is given t h e h o n o u r of h o l d i n g t h e picture.

W e , at T o o r a k , h a v e a very b e a u t i f u l s t a t u e of St. M i c h a e l g u a r d i n g o u r f r o n t gate. Do you see in t h e p i c t u r e * h o w h e overlooks all w h o pass u p t h e d r i v e to t h e H o u s e ?

T h i s s t a t u e was p r e s e n t e d to us b y Mr. W . A m a d , a n d was blessed by t h e R e v e r e n d J . N e r n e y , S.J., on t h e feast of St. M i c h a e l last year.

So, t h e n e x t t i m e you visit a L o r e t o Convent a n d see a p i c t u r e of St. M i c h a e l h a n g i n g n e a r t h e f r o n t d o o r , you will k n o w w h y it is t h a t t h e n u n s h a v e p u t it t h e r e . *See on p a g e 76.

COOKING W h e n we c a m e b a c k to school this year, we w e r e told t h a t we were going to h a v e a c o o k i n g class.* This was a very p o p u l a r a n n o u n c e m e n t , b u t t h e size of class was, of necessity, to b e l i m i t e d by t h e acc o m m o d a t i o n o f f e r i n g in t h e k i t c h e n , a n d so, in t h e end, only t h i r t e e n f o r t u n a t e ones c o u l d be selected.

W e h a v e o u r class on M o n d a y a f t e r n o o n , a n d we eagerly look f o r w a r d to t h e twenty-past two bell.

School is a b e e h i v e of i n d u s t r y on M o n d a y a f t e r n o o n ; there are weavers h a r d at w o r k in t h e C r a f t s R o o m , d r e s s m a k i n g s t u d e n t s busily d e s i g n i n g n e w c r e a t i o n s in t h e A r t R o o m , w o u l d - b e d r a m a t i s t s p r a c t i s i n g their lines w i t h Miss O ' K e e f e in t h e H a l l , j u v e n i l e tennis p l a y e r s a n x i o u s l y f o l l o w i n g M r . G u i n e y ' s instructions on t h e courts, a n d t h e n , finally t h o s e pillars of society, t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Cooking Class who fill t h e a i r w i t h s a v o u r y o d o u r s .

As soon as t h e bell h a s r u n g , we d o n o u r w h i t e caps a n d a p r o n s , a n d w a i t in t h e k i t c h e n f o r o u r teacher, Mrs. M a c k a y . If we are r e a d y first w e light the ovens a n d see t h a t e v e r y t h i n g is in o r d e r .

We are p r o u d of o u r w e l l - e q u i p p e d k i t c h e n . I t h a s just been p a i n t e d a n d e v e r y t h i n g looks so clean a n d f r e s h .

Mrs. M a c k a y gives e a c h girl h e r i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r the a f t e r n o o n , a n d we set to w o r k w i t h a will. Soon the r o o m is filled w i t h h a p p y b u s y girls, as eggs are w h i p p e d a n d vegetables c h o p p e d . Y o u m a y wonder w h y t h i r t e e n was t h e n u m b e r chosen f o r t h e class. W e l l , it is not as i n c o n v e n i e n t as it sounds.

You see, t h e " o d d m a n o u t " is t h e h o u s e k e e p e r , w h o prepares a f t e r n o o n tea. W e t a k e it in t u r n to b e housekeeper, a n d b y t h e t i m e t h e o t h e r s h a v e t h e i r

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LORETO C O N V E N T , TOORAK, V I C .

LORETO CONVENT, TOORAK, V I C .

LORETO MATRICULATION MARY BYRNE ELISABETH CAHIR MOYA CULLITY MARY ANN D W Y E R SERITA FREDERTCO GILLIAN GOULDING CHRISTINE McKENZIE ANGELA MARSLAND ASTRID MEIER MARY M E E H A N DENTSE M O L L O Y J U D I T H MURRAY JUDTTH MAHER MARGARET W H I T E

LEAVING THERRY ASBJORNSEN C A R O L BO W E N GERALDINE CARROL MARY C R A W F O R D LORETTA DIVTNY ANNETTA ERMACORA MARY ANN F I L G A T E TACOUELINE HAYDEN DENISE HAYES HELEN JORGENSEN MOIRA KELLY NOEL KELLY ROBIN LEVY TUDITH MANNING MAUREEN McCARTHY JOANNA McCLELAND ROBIN McFARLAN ROSEMARY MERLO JUDITH O'BRIEN BEVERLEY QUINN BARBARA S T E W A R T LILIAN WHITING JANET WIMPOLE FRANCES WILLIAMS '

INTERMEDIATE JENNIFER BERGIN URSULA CARTER SUSANNE CLIFFORD MARGARET MARY C O L L I N S PATRICIA COCKBURN J E N N I F E R COATES SUSANNE CULLEN MARGUERITE DAVIS PATRICIA EVES JUDITH FERNE J O S E P H I N E GORMAN JUDITH GRIFFIN SONIA HAYES JUDITH HILL KAREN H O P P E MYRNA HIRSCH LYNETTE LEFEBVRE JOAN LIGHTFOOT JILL LAMBERT GENEVIEVE McKERNAN LYNETTE McCARTHY ADRIENNE McKENZIE HELEN MULLANY CECILIE PARKES MARGARET POYNTON NANCY RYAN MARGARET SMITH ANNETTE SALMON JOAN STEVENSON JULIET SULLIVAN FREDERICA WORCH

SUB-INTERMEDIATE PATRICIA BOYLE KATHERINE CALDER CARMEN CALLIL FRANCESCA CASH A N N E D'ARCY J U L I E D'ARCY MARGARET FINLAY METHA GIESE CAROLYN GOULDING ALISON HELLARD CLAUDETTE KOSKY MARGARET KUHLMANN GRANIA LATTANZI ANN LITTLE PATRICIA McCORMACK JOY McDONALD MAIRI McKINNON ANTOINETTE MEEHAN PATRICIA MEEHAN CORALIE ANN NEED PATRICIA O'CONNOR DAWN MARIE O'FARRELL EDWINA PLANT

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MARGARET POWER ANGELA RUSH VALERIE SHEEZEL COLLEEN STEVENS CAROL SYNMAN CHRISTINE WHITEHEAD ANN WILKINSON

SECOND YEAR J U L I A N N A ADAMS MARGARET BERGIN DOREEN BERKOWITZ DIANA BOWEN DENISE BULL MARGARET ANNE CASHMORE MOIRA DOYLE PATRICIA FLYNN ANGELA GILCHRIST TANET G O R Y MARGUERITE GOUGH H E L E N GOYDER D I A N N E GREVIS-TAMES ROSEMARY HISKENS ANN, H O U S T O N SUSAN K E A R N E Y DIANA KING SUZANNE LOFTUS-HILLS CLARE LOUGHNAN DIANA MARSLAND MOYA McCORMACK PATRICIA McGUINNESS ANNE MONTAGUE ANN NORTHAM D I E R D R E O'DAY JUDITH PEARSON COLLETTE RYAN MARY RYAN MARGARET STEVENS CAMILLE SPENCER PATRICIA WARRY NOLA WEDGE ADRIENNE W'lLLIAMS

FIRST YEAR GABRIELLE ADAMS ELAINE BAILEY MAREE BARRY PATRICIA BAXTER JILLIAN BURKE JOSEPHINE CASHMORE ELIZABETH CLOWES LESLEY CURRIE ANN CURTIS CYNTHIA DETHRIDGE NORMA DALY TACOUELINE DEVINE MARY DOYLE MARY DUCK EDWYNA FITZGERALD PEGGY FLYNN PATRICIA GOODCHILD TANE G O U L D I N G TENNIFER GODSELL J A N GRAY ANNE HAYWARD CAROL TONES THERESE LECHTE DIANA LORD MARY LYNCH GAIL MANNING HELEN MILLANE MARGARET RE ID SANDRA SUE ROBINSON HELEN ROCHE MARION SERONG SUSAN SPRING MARGARET WARRY ELIZABETH WIMPOLE JOSEPHINE WRIGHT

PREPARATORY LISA BRENNAN SUSANNE BREW LUCILLE BRODERICK ROSEMARY CALDER YOLANDE CALLIL MARGARET DITCHBURN MAUREEN EASTON JULIE EVERETT ELISABETH FINLAY LOLITA FREDERICO LEONORE GOUGH SUSAN HARDY MARGOT H O L T GERALDINE LAZARUS H E L E N McCAUSLAND P H I L L I P A MCCLELLAND PATRICIA McDERMOTT J A C Q U E L I N E McNAMARA

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GAYLE ACTON GAIL BRENNAN MARGARET DEVINE APRIL DUGGAN CAROLIN EDWARDS MARY ANITA E D G E R T O N MARGARITA FREDERICO HELEN GRIMES KATRINA JENS SIMONE JAQUINOT CAROLINE KELLY MARY ANNE L Y N C H L Y N E T T E McKAY ELAINE MALOUF LEONIE McKERNAN KATHLEEN McINERNEY PATRICIA McINERNEY DEIDRE O'BRIEN PATRICIA OGGE A D R I E N N E RYAN ROBIN ROBINSON HELEN STOKES CHRISTINE KUHLMANN HELEN WHITEHEAD

GRADE III DIANE ALLESIO ROSEMARY CORBY ELIZABETH CURTIS RETA CALLIL CLARE EVERITT SUNNY FORSYTH G W E N D O L I N E GIBSON PATRICIA HOPPE DANETTE HOPPE F R A N C E S TENS HELEN LECHTE JUDITH LEY HELEN LYNCH CHRISTINE MANNING IMELDA O'BRIEN JOAN O'RORKE ROMOLA PEARSON MARGARET ROCHE CONNIE RUSSO ANNE STENSON BARBARA STEVENSON MARGARET WALLACE PATRICIA WATSON RAYLEEN ADAMS ELIZABETH IRELAND INGRID CALLIL ANNE BROGAN TILL COLEMAN

GRADE IV

TILLIAN ANDERSON DENISE BARRETT SUSAN BARRETT PATRICIA BOILEAU MARGARET DUCK ANNE DEVINE TEANETTE FAKHRY SUSANNE GUEST VIRGINIA GLOVER MARY HANLEY YVONNE VON HARTEL SUSAN H O P P E THERESA JENS BARBARA J O H N S T O N SUSAN K N O W L E S TENNY MARSH SUE MORNEMENT BRENDA McGUINESS H E L E N MARY O ' D O N O G H U E ANN O'RORKE CARMEL ROCHE ANNA SINN ANGELA SLATTERY ANNE SHELTON BARBARA M c K E C K N I E KATHARINE GILCHRIST

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GRADE II SUSAN ACTON CAROL ANDERSON RUSSEL BARRETT ROBIN BINNING CELINE CALLIL DIANE COOPER SIMON CONOUEST ELIZABETH DALY HELEN DEVINE PATRICIA DWYER ANNE MARIE EHRLICH MARY F L Y N N ANN GALBALLY SUSAN GLOVER M I C H E L L E TAOUINOT KRISTEN TOHNSON ALAN TOHNSTON TANE K E L L Y LEVEDA LYNCH LOUISE MALOUF PETER MORNEMENT TUSTIN MOLONEY DAVID MCARTHY JANE McDAVITT PETER O'BRIEN AMANDA O'BRIEN GARRY O L I V E R ANTHONY PARKER KRISTEN SCARFF M A R G A R E T ST. E L L E N HENRY STEELE PHILLIPA SIMPSON GAIL HOGAN-TAYLOR TOHN WARRY DIANE WILSON ELIZABETH ANNE WEST

KINDERGARTEN BARBARA ANDERSON STEPHEN BARRETT SARA BARRETT MARY ELIZABETH COLEMAN DELBY ANNE COLEMAN BERNADETTE CONOUEST MARY DALY NINA EDGERTON DENNIS EVERITT M I C H A E L GAY SUSAN GODFREY .TOHN G O U L D I N G BILLIE HANLEY FRANCES MARY H A Y D E N SANDRA H O R E GRANT H O P P E MICHAEL HOLLYWOOD ANNE JOHNSTON KAREN TOHNSON GERARD LIONNET KATHERINE MANN ALEXANDRA MIKLOS MARGUERITE MIFSUD ANGELA MORRISON JULIENNE MOLONEY ANGELA MULVANY TENNIE McCAULEY A N N E McCOY B R I A N McCOY MICHELE McDONALD RORY McMAHON GRAHAM McKECKNIE

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THE BATHING BOX ( L i k e L o n d o n B r i d g e , in t h e r h y m e , o u r B a t h i n g B o x is f a l l i n g d o w n ) .

The Bathing Box is falling Falling down, falling down, 'Twould be a loss to all the For it's so shady.

down, town,

We'll nail it up, we'll nail it down, Nail it up, nail it down, We'll make it right, we'll make it tight, For it's so shady.

The men went down one wintry Did the job without pay.

All they saw was sea and spray, For it's so shady.

The stones have all been washed away, From where they lay, to hold off spray, They had to try to stay that way, To keep it shady.

Loreto Convent, Portland, overlooking the Bay and the Southern Ocean. (Bathing-box in foreground.)

A STORMY SUNDAY On S u n d a y , 15th J u n e , t h e r e was a d r e a d f u l s t o r m raging. T h e waves w e r e b r e a k i n g fiercely, a n d dashing against t h e shore. T h e m i s t y r a i n gradually b e c a m e h e a v i e r a n d h e a v i e r . T h e sky was d u l l and grey. T h e w i n d h o w l e d r o u n d t h e h o u s e s ; a n d it was h a r d l y safe to go out of doors.

But five m e n did v e n t u r e d o w n to t h e b e a c h . T h e y went to save t h e Convent b a t h i n g box w h i c h is built at t h e foot of t h e steep cliff a n d used b y t h e boarders. At 1.30 p.m. t h e m e n set o u t a n d t h e y did not r e t u r n u n t i l 6 p . m . O w i n g to t h e h e a v y seas, the cliff a n d t h e w o o d e n s u p p o r t s , t h a t h e l d t h e box in position, were b e i n g u n d e r m i n e d a n d w a s h e d away by t h e waves. So these m e n , w i t h tin a n d i r o n , made t h e posts d o u b l y secure, a l t h o u g h t h e y w o r k e d under difficulties.

My f a t h e r , w h o was a m o n g t h e five, told m e , t h a t once w h e n h e was s t a n d i n g u p , a wave b r o k e a n d knocked h i m over. H e said t h a t at d i f f e r e n t t i m e s all t h e m e n were k n o c k e d over.

W h e n m y f a t h e r a r r i v e d h o m e , h e was s a t u r a t e d and could not go u p s t a i r s u n t i l h e h a d c h a n g e d .

After t a k i n g off his shoes, h e f o u n d t h a t t h e seawater h a d r o t t e d two holes in his socks.* He changed, h a d a b a t h , a c u p of tea, a n d w e n t t o b e d .

MARIE ELLIOTT

There'll soon be nothing left at all, Except the wall, that's bound to fall, Then there'll be another call, To make it shady.

We hope it's right for summer days, Golden days, sunny days, For Loreto Portland swimming fays, For it's so shady.

NORENE and PATRICIA ELLIOTT (13 and 14), Portland.

A B O T H E R : A g r o u p of little boys on t h e i r way h o m e in t h e t r a i n f r o m P o r t l a n d were discussing life. One, t a k i n g long-range views, said h e w o u l d get m a r r i e d w h e n h e grew u p . A very j u n i o r passenger scoffed at t h e idea of m a r r i a g e . Asked f o r a r e a s o n , h e m u t t e r e d : " I c o u l d n ' t be bozzered kissing m ' w i f e . "

T O O O L D : Me (to a little hoy on his second b i r t h d a y ) : " H o w old are y o u ? " H e (with an eager, t r i u m p h a n t smile) : " T w o o l d ! "

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D U T C H C O U R A G E : A little D u t c h girl in h e r b a t h . Assorted classmate voices at intervals o u t s i d e : " Q u i c k l y , y o u r m o t h e r is downstairs." . . . D u t c h p a t i e n c e e x h a u s t e d a n d very excited.

One more voice: " Q u i c k l y . . . " D u t c h e x p l o s i o n : "If you tell m e a g a i n I ' l l k e e $ I y o u . " H o w was she t o k n o w t h e voice of a m u c h r e s p e c t e d mistress?

(At n i g h t all cats a r e grey.)

(Concluded from page 78) BARBARA N O L A N SUZANNE O ' D O N O G H U E PETA O ' S H A U G H N E S S Y TOHN D O M I N I C O ' R O R K E MARGARET M A R Y P A R K E R ANNA R E N D L E JILL R O B E R T S O N CHRISTINE RUSSO ANNE M A R I E S C A R F F

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LLOYD SMITH TANK S T A R R PENELOPE STEEL PETER STOKES FRANCO VACCARI CAROLINE WALKER MARIE WARRY CATHERINE WIMPOLE

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A LETTER FROM THE POPE'S CHAFFINCH"

w h e r e h e was in t h e m o r n i n g , a n d h o w long h e stays t h e r e . S o m e t i m e s I do go to sleep, b u t I always w a k e u p w h e n h e comes b a c k . H e h a s a little sun in his r o o m a n d w h i l e t h a t is s h i n i n g I can w a t c h h i m . H e goes t h e r e again b e f o r e m i d n i g h t — a l l b i r d s k n o w m i d d a y a n d m i d n i g h t — a n d comes b a c k a f t e r , a n d t h e n h e stays a n d stays at his t a b l e till I f e e l t h e m o r n i n g in t h e air. A n d t h e n at last I w a k e f o r a m o m e n t a n d e v e r y t h i n g is d a r k . B u t q u i t e soon— " t r i l l " , sings t h e t h i n g beside h i m , a n d I fly u p a n d t w i t t e r c h e e r f u l l y , a n d we begin t h e d a y again.

I send m y love to t h e chaffinches in A u s t r a l i a , if t h e r e are any, a n d m y k i n d r e g a r d s to t h e o t h e r birds.

A f f e c t i o n a t e l y yours,

Dear Loreto.

Y o u will be astonished at receiving a l e t t e r f r o m m e ; and it's q u i t e t r u e t h a t I ' m not w r i t i n g it myself, because you could n o t r e a d m y w r i t i n g .

But w h e n you k n o w _that I a m t h e P o p e ' s own c h a f f i n c h , you will realise t h a t I ' m not an o r d i n a r y b i r d .

I d o n ' t r e m e m b e r h o w I got to be t h e H o l y F a t h e r ' s f r i e n d ; I was too y o u n g w h e n I c a m e h e r e , b u t I m u s t h a v e c o m e f r o m t h e G a r d e n s , w h e r e h e walks, as t h e r e are n o trees or nests h e r e in his r o o m w h e r e I c o u l d h a v e b e e n b o r n . Now m y n a m e is G r e t e l , a n d I don't k n o w w h a t h e w o u l d do w i t h o u t m e ; t h o u g h , of course, t h e two c a n a r i e s do all t h e y c a n ; t h e y ' r e good b i r d s , a n d we c a n ' t all b e c h a f f i n c h e s .

At 6.15, w h e n s o m e t h i n g sings n e a r h i m , t h e H o l y F a t h e r gets u p , a n d I h e l p h i m dress. I p e r c h on his h a n d w h i l e h e shaves, singing as loud as I can, a n d I flutter u p to his h e a d or s h o u l d e r j u s t at t h e best m o m e n t . I c a n ' t t h i n k h o w h e m a n aged b e f o r e I came, as t h e o t h e r two a r e still in t h e i r cage. T h e n h e goes to t h e p l a c e w h e r e I m u s t n ' t follow.

I s u p p o s e t h e r e is s o m e o n e t h e r e t h a t h e sings to, j u s t as I sing to h i m , a n d I s h o u l d n ' t l i k e it e i t h e r if t h e canaries c a m e a n d i n t e r r u p t e d . B u t w h e n h e comes b a c k to b r e a k f a s t , we t h r e e are all alone w i t h h i m . W e m a y fly a b o u t j u s t as we l i k e w h i l e h e is e a t i n g , a n d we sit on his s h o u l d e r or h a n d w h i l e h e gives us ours. A n d w h e n h e goes down to see all t h e big h e a v y p e o p l e w h o c a n ' t fly, a n d w h o t w i t t e r all t h e t i m e , w i t h o u t o n c e singing p r o p e r l y , we always let h i m p u t us into t h e cage w i t h o u t any t r o u b l e . Of course, we could fly in, really, b u t h e likes to do it, a n d w e always let h i m .

W e wait f o r h i m t h e r e , just as d o w n s t a i r s all t h e m e n - p e o p l e w a i t in t h e i r h u g e cages, crowds a n d crowds of t h e m . I k n o w , because t h e s p a r r o w s see t h r o u g h t h e w i n d o w a n d t h e y tell us. H e goes t o all t h e p e o p l e , a n d t h e y all t a l k , a n d t h e y all w a n t somet h i n g . I n t h e cage t h e t i m e seems very long. T h e s u n tells us t h e a f t e r n o o n l o n g b e f o r e h e comes back. H e doesn't t r o u b l e not to look t i r e d w h e n it's only us.

Sometimes h e c a n ' t even s p e a k to u s ; b u t we n e v e r show t h a t we n o t i c e ; only I fly r i g h t u p to his e a r a n d w h i s p e r a secret to h i m . All chaffinches k n o w it, f r o m t h e t i m e t h e first c h a f f i n c h was told it w h e n h e was m a d e ; t h a t is w h y t h e y sing. H e takes m e on his h a n d t h e n , a n d t h e o t h e r two h o p r o u n d his p l a t e getting t h e best b i t s ; b u t I d o n ' t m i n d , I let t h e m .

T h e n h e t u r n s over t h e p a p e r f o r a little, a n d t h e n h e goes out to those g a r d e n s I t h i n k I c a m e f r o m ; b u t t h a t is n o t f o r very long e i t h e r . T h e n h e comes b a c k ; a n d we k n o w t h a t we m u s t n ' t d i s t u r b h i m now. S o m e t i m e s a f e w p e o p l e come, b u t h e goes on a n d on u n t i l it is d a r k . W e a r e p u t to b e d , a n d t h e c a n a r i e s go to sleep q u i t e soon in t h e i r cage, e a c h s t a n d i n g u p o n one leg. B u t I t r y to k e e p a w a k e as l o n g as h e does. I c a n ' t b e w i t h h i m at s u p p e r ; h e t h i n k s I a m asleep. B u t I k n o w w h e n h e goes to t h e p l a c e

GRETEL, THE POPE'S CHAFFINCH.

*This little fantasy was sent to us from the I.B.V.M., Rome; based on fact as reported in the Osservatore.—Ed.

LORETO NATIVE MISSION IN SOUTH AFRICA W e were glad to h e a r of A u s t r a l i a n interest in o u r Glen Cowie m i s s i o n a r y f a r m . B u s y days f o l l o w one a n o t h e r in q u i c k succession, a n d we are h a p p y to assure you t h a t o u r N a t i v e S i s t e r h o o d — D a u g h t e r s of t h e I m m a c u l a t e H e a r t of M a r y — g r o w s in n u m b e r s a n d f e r v o u r . F e b r u a r y 2 was a red-letter d a y f o r us, as on t h a t d a y t h e first P r o f e s s i o n c e r e m o n y f o r t h e n e w S i s t e r h o o d was h e l d . N o w t h a t t w o h a v e b e e n p r o f e s s e d a n d are f u l l y t r a i n e d Religious, t h e novices w h o are still in t r a i n i n g are e n c o u r a g e d t o persevere. T h e r e a r e seven of t h e s e — e a r n e s t , h a r d w o r k i n g a n d d a r k - s k i n n e d , f o r t h e y are A f r i c a n natives.

B e f o r e t h e P r o f e s s i o n c e r e m o n y t h e two novices to b e p r o f e s s e d m a d e t h e u s u a l eight-days' r e t r e a t ; t h i s was given b y a n a t i v e priest, F a t h e r K a p b o l o .

M o t h e r P r o v i n c i a l w h o was d u e at N a i r o b i d e l a y e d h e r d e p a r t u r e , so t h a t she m i g h t b e p r e s e n t on t h e great day. Twenty-five p r i e s t s w e r e p r e s e n t at t h e c e r e m o n y . Relatives g a t h e r e d in n u m b e r s , a n d all w e r e greatly i m p r e s s e d . W e gave t h e n e w l y p r o f e s s e d Sisters a n d t h e novices a f e a s t to c e l e b r a t e t h e day.

Yoii m i g h t n o t h a v e c a r e d f o r i t ; b u t t h e y e n j o y e d it: "mealie-ineal p o p " (Indian corn, to you) with vegetables a n d m e a t m i x e d in it. A fine c a k e w i t h sweets r o u n d e d off t h e festive m e a l .

A SUB-DEACON T o go b a c k a m o n t h or so b e f o r e t h i s : O n t h e S u n d a y a f t e r C h r i s t m a s we w e r e h a p p y t o b e p r e s e n t when the Bishop bestowed t h e sub-diaconate on J o h a n n e s L e p h a k a , a n old boy of t h e school. H i s relatives a n d f r i e n d s w e r e at t h e c e r e m o n y a n d t h e y pressed r o u n d t h e y o u n g cleric to offer c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s a f t e r h e was m a d e a sub-deacon.

T h e first to c o n g r a t u l a t e h i m w e r e his old f a t h e r a n d m o t h e r whose d u s k y f a c e s b e a m e d w i t h h a p p i n e s s , though their minds can scarcely grasp the significance of t h e t r u t h t h a t t h e i r son will b e a p r i e s t next year. P l e a s e p r a y f o r h i m .

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A WEDDING On New Y e a r ' s D a y we h a d t h e e x c i t e m e n t of a w e d d i n g — a C a t h o l i c w e d d i n g of two Natives. T h e b r i d e was an o r p h a n — b r o u g h t u p on t h e Mission a n d c a r e d f o r b y t h e n u n s ; t h e groom, one of t h e t e a c h e r s f r o m t h e school. F o r some t i m e t h e y h a d b e e n f r i e n d l y ; so t h e news of t h e i r e n g a g e m e n t was not u n e x p e c t e d . O n c e t h e m a r r i a g e was a r r a n g e d , t h i n g s ( q u i t e l i t e r a l l y ) b e g a n to h u m .

Machines got busy on t h e b r i d a l a t t i r e ; t h e dress was m a d e of w h i t e satin, t r i m m e d with lace.

A beautiful w r e a t h of o r a n g e blossom a n d a long w h i t e veil were w o r n w i t h dignity. M o t h e r M. Baptist M c C a r t h y B a r r y w h o was h e r e at: t h e t i m e a r r a n g e d t h e b o u q u e t . On t h e w e d d i n g m o r n i n g , t h e b r i d e , h e r m a i d s , flower girls a n d r e l a t i o n s f o r m e d a procession to t h e c h u r c h . ( T h i s was a c c o r d i n g to native custom).

L e a d i n g t h e procession was t h e h e a d of t h e f a m i l y c a r r y i n g a flag b e a r i n g t h e f a m i l y e m b l e m ; in this case a lion a n d lioness. Singing and d a n c i n g t h e procession a r r i v e d at t h e c h u r c h . T h e r e , t h e N u p t i a l Mass took place.

It was i n s p i r i n g to see t h e y o u n g c o u p l e , a l r e a d y c a r e f u l l y i n s t r u c t e d , e n t e r i n g t h e m a r r i e d state with such a blessing.

Concession h a d to be m a d e to t h e i r n a t i v e — i n d e e d , p a g a n — b a c k g r o u n d ; a n d t h e y were left q u i t e f r e e a f t e r t h e r e c e p t i o n of t h e s a c r a m e n t of m a t r i m o n y to c e l e b r a t e in t h e c u s t o m a r y f a s h i o n of t h e i r tribes.

As soon as t h e b r i d a l p a i r e m e r g e d f r o m t h e c h u r c h , relatives c a m e in t u r n b e f o r e t h e m , c a r r y i n g h o u s e h o l d utensils (pots, b r o o m , scuffle, etc.) a n d p e r f o r m i n g a sort of d a n c e , m a k i n g m o v e m e n t s the w h i l e i n d i c a t i n g t h e d u t i e s e x p e c t e d of t h e newly-wed wife. All is d o n e to a w e i r d k i n d of c h a n t . . . . A f t e r a light r e p a s t in t h e convent t h e p a r t y set off to feast at t h e h o m e of t h e g r o o m ; t h e n on to the h o m e of t h e b r i d e . T h i s f e a s t i n g lasts f o r two days a n d f a r i n t o t h e n i g h t , d u r i n g w h i c h t i m e the b r i d e is not allowed to t a k e off h e r a t t i r e ; so very little sleep can be h a d .

A HOSPITAL T h e h o s p i t a l is m o r e or less f u l l . Several b a b e s are t h e r e s u f f e r i n g f r o m m a l n u t r i t i o n .

These are p a t h e t i c cases: l i t t l e w i z e n e d - u p l i m b s w i t h t h e skin in folds, a n d a p a t i e n t , h u n g r y look in t h e i r eyes.

Some m a y recover, o t h e r s a r e too f a r gone.

One young m o t h e r asked if h e r little one could have baptism. It was e x p l a i n e d to h e r w h a t t h a t m e a n t .

She still u r g e d a n d p r o m i s e d t h a t if h e lives she will b r i n g h i m to c h u r c h .

A n o t h e r w h o was n o t expected to live was b a p t i s e d by M o t h e r M. J o h n Baptist. T h e l i t t l e t h i n g r e c o v e r e d a n d was t a k e n away by t h e h a p p y m o t h e r w h o p r o m i s e d to h a v e him b r o u g h t u p a C a t h o l i c . . .

SCHOOL School re-opened a f t e r t h e C h r i s t m a s h o l i d a y s with t h e u s u a l vicissitudes. O n t h e p r e v i o u s evening boarders b e g a n to a r r i v e , a n d at a b o u t f o u r o'clock

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a s t r e a m of girls filed u p t h e avenue, in, t h e i r usual style, each b e a r i n g her box of belongings 011 h e r h e a d .

T h e s e boxes c a r r y all t h e y r e q u i r e : a m a t , a b l a n k e t a n d a f e w f r o c k s . Some h a d t r a v e l l e d m a n y m i l e s ; e t h e r s a r r i v e d l a t e r b y b u s ; amongst these, a p a r t y of boys w h o w e r e e v i d e n t l y ill. T h e y m a d e straight for the h o s p i t a l , f o r t h e y h a d e a t e n t i n n e d m e a t 011 t h e j o u r n e y a n d w e r e s u f f e r i n g f r o m a slight attack of poison. F o r t u n a t e l y , t h e y w e r e all fit to be u p next day, m u c h to t h e i r d i s a p p o i n t m e n t ; but to t h e relief of M, M. J o h n B a p t i s t .

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A SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT IN THE TRANSVAAL This judgment is perhaps the most important one concerning civil rights to be heard since the establishment of the Union.

(The Johannesburg "Star.")* T h e S u p r e m e C o u r t j u d g m e n t w h i c h aroused m u c h i n t e r e s t t h r o u g h o u t South A f r i c a is of w o r l d w i d e i m p o r t a n c e , a n d we w o u l d like o u r r e a d e r s to b e a c q u a i n t e d w i t h t h e facts involved in t h e law-suit: It c o n c e r n e d a L a n g u a g e O r d i n a n c e passed b y t h e G o v e r n m e n t of t h e T r a n s v a a l in 1949.

T h i s law r e q u i r e d o b e d i e n c e to State I n s p e c t o r s in t h e m a t t e r of p u p i l s in c e r t a i n schools. Acting 011 t h e advice of A r c h b i s h o p G a r n e r , M o t h e r S u p e r i o r of Loreto Convent, P r e t o r i a , r e f u s e d to dismiss a p u p i l f r o m t h e convent school a f t e r she h a d been directed by t h e G o v e r n m e n t to dismiss her.

THE LANGUAGE QUESTION T h e l a n g u a g e s i t u a t i o n in t h e T r a n s v a a l is briefly t h i s : T h e m a j o r i t y of t h e p e o p l e speak A f r i k a a n s (a c o r r u p t i o n of H i g h D u t c h ) . E n g l i s h is also widely s p o k e n ; a n d n u m b e r s s p e a k t h e i r own E u r o p e a n language. G o v e r n m e n t a l schools a r e e i t h e r Englishm e d i u m (i.e., E n g l i s h is used in t e a c h i n g all subjects, .81

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This was a great blow to the Catholics of the Transvaal, though the litigation does seem to have won them understanding friends among non-Catholics, who were grieved to see that their Catholic fellow-citizens in Pretoria had to collect about £2,450 for fines and cos's.—Ed.

except t h e lessons in A f r i k a a n s , w h i c h is c o m p u l s o r y ) or Afrikaans-medium (an English lesson is c o m p u l s o r y h e r e — o t h e r s u b j e c t s are t a u g h t b y m e a n s of t h e A f r i k a a n s l a n g u a g e ) . P r i v a t e schools are n e a r l y all E n g l i s h - m e d i u m . T h e O r d i n a n c e of 1949 r e q u i r e d all p u p i l s u p to, a n d i n c l u d i n g S t a n d a r d V I I I ( a b o u t I n t e r m e d i a t e in A u s t r a l i a ) to b e i n s t r u c t e d in t h e m e d i u m df t h e i r " h o m e l a n g u a g e . " T h e t y r a n n o u s e l e m e n t in t h e law lay in t h e G o v e r n m e n t ' s i n t e r p r e t a t i o n of " h o m e l a n g u a g e . " I n p r a c t i c e it m e a n t t h a t it was to be A f r i k a a n s if n o t E n g l i s h .

T h a t is, a F r e n c h or I t a l i a n or any s u c h c h i l d m i g h t h a v e to go t o a n A f r i k a a n s - m e d i u m school. I n o r d e r to e n f o r c e t h e O r d i n a n c e s , I n s p e c t o r s visited all schools, i n t e r v i e w e d all p u p i l s a d m i t t e d a f t e r t h e specified d a t e , a n d — they, t h e i n s p e c t o r s — d e c l a r e d w h a t was t o b e t h e " h o m e - l a n g u a g e " of each c h i l d !

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D e a t h a n d T e r r o r stalked h a n d - i n - h a n d t h r o u g h t h e m o o n l i t glades of t h e I n d i a n village, d o w n s h a d o w y lanes and u p t h e m u d steps of a q u i e t h u t .

T h e r e was a stifled scream a n d t h e n silence. A d a r k f o r m s p r a n g out a n d d i s a p p e a r e d i n t o t h e f o r e s t d a p p l e d w i t h m o o n l i g h t . A f t e r a m o m e n t of s t u n n e d silcnce, a w o m a n ' s cry p i e r c e d t h e silence, a n d t h e villagers, s t a r t l e d out of t h e i r sleep, s c r a m b l e d out of t h e i r h o m e s a n d r u s h e d to h e r aid. All t h a t t h e y could u n d e r s t a n d b y h e r i n c o h e r e n t w o r d s was t h a t h e r c h i l d was g o n e — s n a t c h e d f r o m h e r side as it lay sleeping. S h e did n o t k n o w w h e r e it h a d gone, a n d did not d a r e to t h i n k w h a t m u s t h a v e h a p p e n e d .

Day a f t e r d a y , t h e s a m e p a t h e t i c scene was re-enacted in d i f f e r e n t villages, a n d t h e villagers, w i t h t h e r e s i g n a t i o n so t y p i c a l of t h e East, p u t it d o w n to t h e i r " K i s m e t " or f a t e . E a c h n i g h t , m o t h e r s slept w i t h a p r a y e r on t h e i r lips, t h e i r a r m s r o u n d their children, not knowing what grim fate the night h e l d f o r t h e m . T h e r e was t h a t a w f u l , nameless f e a r of realising t h a t d e a t h l u r k e d in t h e f e r t i l e green a n d yellow fields.

T h e very s a m e fields t h a t y i e l d e d c r o p s to e n a b l e t h e m to live, n o w s h e l t e r e d D e a t h , a n d n o one k n e w w h e r e its h a n d w o u l d f a l l n e x t .

I can see m y r e a d e r s getting i m p a t i e n t to k n o w w h a t all this m y s t e r y is a b o u t , a n d 1 t h i n k it is t i m e I told you. T h e Black T e r r o r was a p a c k of m a n e a t i n g wolves a n d h y e n a s , b u t in c u n n i n g a n d f e r o c i t y t h e y could h o l d t h e i r own w i t h a n y tiger.

W i t h all its matter-of-factness, t h e Black T e r r o r was still as w e i r d as any s u p e r n a t u r a l t a l e of t h e Unseen.

T o e n c o u n t e r a f u r r y s h a p e , l e a p i n g out at one in t h e g l o a m i n g w i t h eyes glittering m a l e v o l e n t l y was e n o u g h to strike f e a r i n t o a n y o n e ' s breast.

A c t u a l l y , some forests h a d b e e n c l e a r e d in t h e R a h i m a b a d district, a n d t h e a n i m a l s , d r i v e n f r o m t h e i r lairs, m o v e d i n t o t h e o u t s k i r t s of L u c k n o w , a n d t e r r o r i z e d t h e a d j o i n i n g villages.

T h e y even went as f a r as A l l a h a b a d .

All a t t e m p t s to locate t h e i r lairs, u n t i l recently, h a d f a i l e d , because t h e y m a d e t h e m in places n o m a n would d r e a m of.

P o l i c e I n s p e c t o r E . C. S e a m a n , f a t h e r of two c h i l d r e n w h o are at school h e r e , shot t h e first wolf, a n d since t h e n , a n u m b e r h a v e b e e n k i l l e d . I myself saw a d e a d wolf a n d its c u b , a n d it seemed i n c r e d i b l e t h a t such a p u n y a n i m a l c o u l d c a r r y off a h u m a n being. B u t w h o k n o w s ? T h e r e is n o d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k b y w h i c h to tell a m a n - e a t e r f r o m an o r d i n a r y wolf, a n d m a n y a n i m a l s t h a t fit into t h e l a t t e r category m u s t also h a v e b e e n k i l l e d !

GERMAINE THEUNISSENS I n o u r school in P r e t o r i a t h e r e was a little F l e m i s h girl, G e r m a i n e , w h o h a d been t r a n s f e r r e d b y h e r f a t h e r f r o m an A f r i k a a n s - m e d i u m school.

The M o t h e r S u p e r i o r was i n s t r u c t e d b y t h e G o v e r n m e n t Inspector to dismiss h e r — t h a t potentate had decided t h a t h e r " h o m e - l a n g u a g e " was t o b e Afrikaans.

B u t Mr. T h e u n i s s e n s , h e r f a t h e r , h a d o t h e r a m b i t i o n s . T h e w h o l e C a t h o l i c b o d y of S o u t h A f r i c a was solidly b e h i n d t h e B i s h o p in his r e f u s a l to allow the child to be dismissed. M o t h e r S u p e r i o r a n d t h e n u n s felt h a p p y t o he so strongly s u p p o r t e d in t h e i r o p p o s i t i o n against g o v e r n m e n t a l t y r a n n y .

F a c e d w i t h t h e i r disobedience, t h e A t t o r n e y - G e n e r a l hesitated to p r o s e c u t e — h e said t h e r e was a flaw in the O r d i n a n c e .

B u t t h e Catholics, l e d b y B i s h o p G a r n e r , r e f u s e d to let t h e m a t t e r d r o p .

In a c i r c u l a r sent t o p a r e n t s , t h e B i s h o p described t h e O r d i n a n c e as a " s e r i o u s i n t e r f e r e n c e w i t h h u m a n r i g h t s i n h e r e n t in t h e n a t u r a l l a w . " H e a d d e d : " I t is, as f a r as we are c o n c e r n e d , a m a t t e r of conscience, a n d we m u s t fight it w i t h all t h e m e a n s at o u r disposal."

THE JUDGMENT T h e case was h e a r d in t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t , P r e t o r i a , on S e p t e m b e r 22, 1950. T o t h e delight of all lovers of justice t h e m a j o r i t y of t h e J u d g e s d e c l a r e d t h e T r a n s v a a l L a n g u a g e O r d i n a n c e ultra vires, as t h e S o u t h A f r i c a Act of 1910 declares t h a t " t h e E n g l i s h , t h e A f r i k a a n s a n d t h e D u t c h languages shall b e official languages of t h e U n i o n , a n d shall b e t r e a t e d on a f o o t i n g of e q u a l i t y a n d possess a n d e n j o y e q u a l f r e e d o m , r i g h t s a n d privileges." I n its c o m m e n t on the judgment the Johannesburg "Star" remarked: " T h e j u d g m e n t m e a n s t h a t t h e p a r e n t s ' r i g h t in r e g a r d to p r i v a t e schools is e n t r e n c h e d in t h e Act of U n i o n . " I n Australia we o u g h t to consider t h o u g h t f u l l y t h e r u l i n g of M r . Justice M u r r a y in delivering j u d g m e n t : " I t is a grave i n t e r f e r e n c e w i t h t h e n o r m a l r i g h t s a p a r e n t possesses to decide how his c h i l d is to be e d u c a t e d . " —M. * The judgment given in the Supreme Court, Pretoria, .82

L O R

E T O words, a n d t h e u n f o r t u n a t e m a n r e m a i n e d a w o l f !

A p a r t f r o m b e i n g e x t r e m e l y silly, t h i s t a l e accounts f o r t h e p r e s e n c e of one w o l f — a n d w h o can e x p l a i n the whole pack?

A n o t h e r s i m i l a r tale is t h a t the w h o l e lot of t h e m w e r e were-wolves. Y e t a n o t h e r version ( a n d t h e one I l i k e m o s t ) is t h a t t h e r e was a p r i m i t i v e t r i b e of c a n n i b a l s w h o h a d t r a i n e d these f e r o c i o u s beasts t o get h u m a n b l o o d f o r t h e m !

G r u e s o m e , isn't i t ?

But whatever people think, the fear they spread f a i l e d to affect t h e little ones at school. P l a y i n g on t h e field, t h e y w o u l d r u s h u p and ask if t h e " B l a c k Terrier ' was on t h e field!

T W O W O L V E S K I L L E D AT

T h e e x c i t e m e n t h a s d i e d d o w n now, b u t w h o can u n d e r s t a n d t h e agony of a b e r e a v e d p a r e n t , w h i c h only t i m e can h e a l . T h e police m a d e a c o n c e r t e d effort a n d succeeded in s m o k i n g out a wolf w h i c h p r o m p t l y d a s h e d into a w a l l of flame, a n d t h e y s u f f o c a t e d t w o o t h e r s in t h e i r lairs. O v e r a dozen wolves a n d h y e n a s h a v e b e e n shot, a n d also one porcupine! One night they mistook the porcupine f o r a wolf, a n d j o y f u l l y p u m p e d f o u r bullets i n t o it.

I m a g i n e t h e i r d i s a p p o i n t m e n t w h e n t h e y f o u n d only a p o o r p o k y a n i m a l , a n d no fierce wolf.

LUCKNOW.

As is t h e case w i t h a n y k i n d of e x c i t e m e n t in a place w h e r e h a r d l y a n y t h i n g h a p p e n s , t h e r e w e r e all k i n d s of tales c i r c u l a t i n g r o u n d t h e t o w n . T h e moot p o p u l a r , a n d i n c i d e n t a l l y , t h e most r i d i c u l o u s one is t h i s : A m a n l e a r n t t h e m a g i c art of t u r n i n g himself i n t o a wolf a n d confided it to his wife. H e told h e r t h a t h e w o u l d t r a n s f o r m h i m s e l f , a n d she would h a v e to say c e r t a i n w o r d s ( w h i c h h e t a u g h t h e r ) to t u r n h i m b a c k into a h u m a n . All w e n t well u n t i l t h e t i m e c a m e f o r t h e "wolf"' to c h a n g e i n t o a m a n again.

T h e sight of h e r f u r r y spouse so terrified t h e p o o r w o m a n , t h a t she forgot t h e m a g i c

It is not w i t h o u t great relief t h a t we realize t h a t t h e " B l a c k T e r r o r " has c r e p t b a c k to its d a r k d o m a i n s , a n d little lives a r e safe once again. Let us h o p e t h a t t h e r e are n o m o r e " T e r r o r s , " w h a t e v e r colour t h e y m a y be, t o t u r n t h e days of so m a n y into a life-time of sorrow.

NINA HYDRIE (School Certificate), 1951.

Loreto Convent, I.B.V.M., Lucknow.

THE SEASONS When

the stars were shown

As the western

sun grew

where

to

shine

to

hide

low,

And the birds were shown

where

When

would

blow,

on the years

to be

the blustery

God thought And

His only-begotten

He mused The

winds

awhile

Blue skies

one by

His mother

Gold for the jonquils

and

the gold of His baby

Deep green

planned

of the trees in

would

wear;

crocus, hair. summer

the underside

of the

wave

When

tossed on the strong

storm

were sore

The three days' empty sadness He painted with cold bleak grey, And the tears from the sorrowing Peter Were the rain of a winter's day.

Then He saw His Son in glory When the seasons all had run, And the joy to be felt in Heaven that day Was into a rainbow spun.

Springtime,

Like

His disciples

He

one.

He gave for the

Like the mantle

Like

Son,

on His life, and then

seasons,

But when it came to the Autumn, God's Heart grew full of love, And the scenes He painted with tear-dimmed eyes Startled the angels above.

There were crimson hues at leaf-fall, Like the blood from a broken heart, And brown of a rugged crown of thorns Or a curled thong's sudden smart.

VERNA HAYES,

waters,

Leaving Class, Mary's Mount.

afraid. .83

LORETTO ABBEY

(IBVM)

TORONTO,

CANADA

HIGH

SCHOOL AND

CONVENT (above) ( Hclow): A g ro up o f fathcr5 prepa re to s tage S n o \~ White _ a Aoo r show durtng the Fath cr- Dau g htcl' Dance.

Extreme Left:

Father s dancing with their

daughters at the Father-D aughter Dance

(1951).

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Miss Loretto a nd her comt

(1050) .

Th esc girls were chosen as the outstanding

m emb ers

of

their

class.

Their

leade rship , loyalty a nd devotion to

the

B'l essed Mother, m ake th em the t ype of girl their classma tes en joy following.

LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL UBVM), CHICAGO, U.S.A.

FINISHING SCHOOL ( I B V M ) : MARIENHEIM,

LINDAU-BODEN-

SEE (Lake Constance) Students at work and play at Marienheim in Lindau, the little island-town that greets the traveller on the motor-road from Switzerland to Munich, as soon as he enters the south corner of Bavaria. I n the view at the top of this page, the roof of Marienheim shows a m o n g the trees at the extreme left. The students have lovely views of both the Swiss and Austrian Alps, and have winter sports in the Bavarian Alps near by.

Their school prepares them for home management and for cultural pleasures.

The group of infants in the cot on this page was photographed in the children's ward of the Municipal Hospital. T h e smiling student is taking her day as a learner in m o t h e r c r a f t .

FINISHING

SCHOOL

(IBVM)

LINDAU,

BAVARIA

LOR

THE RIGHT KIND OF KNOWLEDGE

By BARABARA ANNE

CHARLESWORTH

[First prize winner in The ENSIGN's third annual National Essay Contest, Miss Charlesworth, whose home address is Lima, Peru, graduated this month from Grade XIII, Loretto Abbey, Toronto. Following is her §100 prize-winning essay on "The importance of a Catholic Education," this year's topic of competition.]

T o j u d g e t h e i m p o r t a n c e of a C a t h o l i c e d u c a t i o n , we m u s t r e t u r n t o m a n ' s basic question r e g a r d i n g his l i f e : " W h y was I m a d e ? " T h e answer is gloriously s i m p l e a n d d e e p l y m y s t e r i o u s : " M a n was m a d e to k n o w , love and serve God in t h i s w o r l d , and to b e h a p p y w i t h H i m f o r e v e r in t h e n e x t . " It is strange, b u t o u r w o r l d h a s c o m p l e t e l y lost sight of t h e s u b l i m e t r u t h c o n t a i n e d in t h a t s i m p l e answer, p e r h a p s b e c a u s e s i m p l i c i t y baffles t h e w o r l d .

It is able t o grasp t h e m e c h a n i s m of a t o m b o m b s a n d television sets, b u t to it t h e t r u t h t h a t m a n was m a d e f o r God is i n c o m p r e h e n s i b l e . H o w e v e r , unless we c a n realize t h e m e a n i n g of t h e Answer, l i f e is a g r i m f a r c e or an o v e r w h e l m i n g t r a g e d y ; t h a t is w h y t h e e d u c a t i o n t h a t t e a c h e s u s its m e a n i n g h a s given us t h e greatest possible boon. I t h a s given us a W a y of L i f e t h a t leads d i r e c t l y t o God. A Catholic e d u c a t i o n gives us t h e right k i n d of k n o w l e d g e — t h e k n o w l e d g e of God. It teaches facts, it is t r u e , w h i c h are n o t , strictly s p e a k i n g , c o n n e c t e d w i t h religion, b u t in t e a c h i n g t h e m , it relates t h e m back, to t h e i r source, I n f i n i t e T r u t h . F o r instance, it p o i n t s out t h a t H i s t o r y defines t h e P r o v i d e n c e of God, a n d M a t h e m a t i c s H i s W i s d o m ; in G e o g r a p h y it teaches t h a t t h e p e o p l e s of t h e globe are n o t so m a n y dots on t h e f a c e of t h e e a r t h , b u t a r e o u r b r e t h r e n in t h e Mystical B o d y of Christ.

I n o t h e r words, it p u t s all k n o w l e d g e b e f o r e us as it is in t h e sight of G o d , t h u s giving t h e w h o l e u n i v e r s e — f r o m t h e most d i s t a n t w h i r l i n g p l a n e t to t h e d a n d e l i o n s s p a n g l i n g t h e grass outside o u r w i n d o w — a b e a u t y t h a t is almost u n b e a r a b l e .

By a C a t h o l i c e d u c a t i o n we are t a u g h t to love. Is it not s t r a n g e t h a t we s h o u l d h a v e to l e a r n h o w ?

A n d yet we do, f o r we live in a w o r l d t h a t h a s f o r g o t t e n t h e m e a n i n g of love. T h e reason f o r this is s i m p l e : love h a s b e e n d e s c r i b e d as a giving; t h e w o r l d wishes only to g r a b .

B u t by a C a t h o l i c e d u c a t i o n we a r e given, t h r o u g h t h e k n o w l e d g e of God, a desire to love H i m even if it w e r e possible, as H e loves us. A C a t h o l i c e d u c a t i o n takes us yet a step f u r t h e r , h o w e v e r , t e l l i n g us t h a t we c a n n o t love God w i t h o u t loving His c r e a t u r e s , a n d t r y i n g to b r i n g H i s p r e s e n c e b a c k to t h e i r e m p t y lives.

As soon as w e h a v e l e a r n e d to love, we are filled w i t h t h e desire to serve, f o r love, as I h a v e said, is a giving.

Because t h e wish to serve is so closely l i n k e d t o love, it is n o t u n r e a s o n a b l e t h a t t h e w h o l e w o r l d , w h i c h h a s lost love, considers t h e service of God f o o l i s h a n d t h e service of God's c r e a t u r e s i g n o m i n i o u s . A n d so it does its best to f o r g e t its C r e a t o r , a n d o r d e r s t h e cold m a c h i n e of t h e State, a r m e d w i t h c h a r t s , p e r c e n t a g e s , a n d g r a p h s to alleviate t h e distress of Christ's p o o r a n d sick a n d crippled.

E T O — A C a t h o l i c e d u c a t i o n , t h o u g h , b y t e a c h i n g us a love of God, gives us a will to serve. M o r e o v e r , it tells us t h a t t h e best w a y in w h i c h to serve God is to serve His c r e a t u r e s , to b r i n g t h e k n o w l e d g e of H i m a n d t h e love of H i m to t h e m i n d s a n d h e a r t s of all m e n , t o give ourselves to m a n k i n d f o r , t h r o u g h m a n k i n d we give ourselves to God. Besides these t h r e e most p r e c i o u s g i f t s — k n o w l e d g e , love, a n d service—a C a t h o l i c e d u c a t i o n m a k e s us realize t h a t w h e n w e h a v e l e f t school, o u r t r u e e d u c a t i o n h a s only b e g u n ; all t h r o u g h o u r lives we m u s t be ever increasing o u r knowledge, d e e p e n i n g o u r love, w i d e n i n g o u r service. I n o t h e r words, we m u s t be striving f o r sanctity. T h u s , by a Catholic e d u c a t i o n , we are fitted, not m e r e l y f o r life, b u t f o r life everlasting!

We reprint this article f r o m The Ensign, one of the leading Catholic journals in Canada. Congratulations to B a r b a r a and to Loretto, Canada.—Ed.

PAINTED LIFE OF MARY WARD I go to t h e Novices e a c h week f o r two h o u r s f o r lectures on t h e h i s t o r y of t h e I n s t i t u t e . It is a great privilege. Y e a r s ago o u r n u n s o b t a i n e d f r o m Augsb u r g l a r g e p h o t o g r a p h i c copies of t h e P A I N T E D L I F E ; a n d t h e fifty p i c t u r e s , f r a m e d , h a n g on t h e walls of o u r school c o r r i d o r . W e also h a v e slides f o r l a n t e r n use. Occasionally t h e Novices p r e p a r e a n d give an evening t o t h e c o m m u n i t y a r o u n d these pict u r e d t h e m e s . . . . W e h a v e h e r e w i t h us an I n s t i t u t e n u n f r o m Mainz. She is a Jewish convert, and h a d to leave in t h e H i t l e r t i m e .

Loreto (I.B.V.M.), Canada.

March, 1952.

HOLIDAY IN AUGSBURG I a m e n j o y i n g t h e privilege of passing m y summ e r h o l i d a y s in t h e I n s t i t u t e in B a v a r i a w i t h beadq u a r t e r s at A u g s b u r g . It is w o n d e r f u l to be h e r e in this v e n e r a b l e house, t h e most v e n e r a b l e of t h e w h o l e I n s t i t u t e — o l d e r even t h a n Y o r k .

The b u i l d i n g s h e r e w e r e severely d a m a g e d d u r i n g t h e 1939-1945 W a r . T h e y lost t h e i r w h o l e l i b r a r y w h i c h was in existence f o r n e a r l y 300 y e a r s — going back to its f o u n d a t i o n b y M a r y P o y n t z . . . . M a r y W a r d ' s w o r k b o x is h e r e (you h a v e n o t i c e d it in t h e 9th p i c t u r e of t h e P a i n t e d L i f e ) — just a little s q u a r e b o x of wood. . . . T h e I n s t i t u t e h a s m a d e w o n d e r f u l progress in B a v a r i a since t h e war. Schools and vocations c o m i n g in.

It was sad to see t h e brickstrewn sites in M u n i c h w h e r e o u r houses stood — two c o m p l e t e l y d e s t r o y e d , w i t h loss of life. . . .

I.B.V.M., Rome.

Augsburg. 1951.

MESSAGE TO LORETO ACADEMY, NIAGARA FALLS All t h e A u s t r a l i a n H o u s e s are d e l i g h t e d w i t h t h e b o o k l e t on M a r y W a r d . T h e p e n - a n d - i n k sketches b y J o a n Scanlon are i m a g i n a t i v e a n d t o u c h i n g . W e h a v e disposed of 200 copies.

Congratulations, Niagara!

P R E F E C T S (Middle L e f t ) P.

Kirby,

J. Webb

(Head

of t h e S c h o o l ) ,

P . Kelly,

B. Kennedy.

SENIOR SCHOOL (Top Right) FRONT

ROW: S . S a l t e r , P . Ross, J . S u m n e r , M . O ' S u l l i v a n , P . M c P h e r s o n , J. F a i r w e a t h e r .

M I D D L E R O W : P . Keaveny, N . Richards, C. Parer, P . MacGroarty, J . Hancox, C. W i l s o n , D . R u s h b r o o k , J . E m e r s o n , S . I r e l a n d , L . M c C o y , A . M a x t e d , BACK R O W : P . M a g e e , B . Cleary, R . O ' S u l l i v a n , E . O ' M a h o n y , E . ElsonG r e e n , R . R y a n , F . N e l s o n , M . O ' K e e f e , M . Stansfield, G . M c P h e r s o n , M. Eisler.

A B S E N T : S. Crowley.

LORETO

CONVENT,

BRISBANE,

Qlond.

L O R

E T O

The Wider

Apostolate

ASIAN CATHOLIC CONGRESS AT ST. MARY'S HALL, PARKVILLE T h e closing days of 1951 w e r e m a r k e d b y great activity at St. M a r y ' s H a l l . U s u a l l y an u n b r o k e n q u i e t r e i g n s at t h e College at t h i s t i m e of t h e year, f o r t h e s t u d e n t s leave a f t e r t h e i r e x a m i n a t i o n s early in D e c e m b e r , n o t to r e t u r n u n t i l t h e o p e n i n g of t h e U n i v e r s i t y y e a r in M a r c h . T h i s year, h o w e v e r , t h e i r p l a c e was t a k e n b y Asian C a t h o l i c s t u d e n t s f r o m t h e d i f f e r e n t Universities of A u s t r a l i a , chiefly f r o m Sydn e y a n d M e l b o u r n e . T h i s Congress, t h e first, we h o p e , of m a n y , was s o m e t h i n g in t h e n a t u r e of an e x p e r i m e n t ; b u t its o v e r w h e l m i n g success gave test i m y of t h e vigorous C a t h o l i c s p i r i t a n d h i g h ideals of t h e y o u n g Asians s t u d y i n g in A u s t r a l i a t o d a y . T h e a i m of t h e Congress was, to discuss, w i t h a view t o f u t u r e action, t h e religious, social a n d e c o n o m i c p r o b l e m s of t h e n e w l y e m e r g i n g Asian nations, a n d t h e i m p a c t of these p r o b l e m s on t h e f u t u r e of C h r i s t i a n i t y in Asia.

His Grace, A r c h b i s h o p M a n n i x , o p e n e d t h e Congress at 11 a.m. on T h u r s d a y , 27th D e c e m b e r . M a n y of t h e Asian s t u d e n t s w h o w e r e staying at St. M a r y ' s Hall had arrived the evening before and began their d a y w i t h Mass in t h e college c h a p e l . A n average of f o r t y s t u d e n t s ( f r o m Ceylon, I n d i a , M a l a y a , Indonesia, T h a i l a n d , C h i n a a n d t h e Philippines) a t t e n d e d every day. T h e C o n f e r e n c e c o n t i n u e d f o r f o u r days, t h e first session e a c h d a y b e g i n n i n g at 10 a.m. E x c e p t f o r a b r e a k f o r m o r n i n g tea — w h i c h those e n t h u s i a s t s could h a r d l y b e i n d u c e d to t a k e — discussion w e n t on till 1 o'clock. D i n n e r was t h e n LORETO CONVENT,

served b y t h e n u n s w h o w e r e d e l i g h t e d to do all t h e y c o u l d to h e l p on t h e good w o r k . A l t h o u g h t h e t i m e - t a b l e called f o r a r e s u m p t i o n of lectures a n d discussions at 2.30 p.m., a f t e r t h e first day t h e Conf e r e n c e s p o n t a n e o u s l y d e c i d e d to begin t h e a f t e r n o o n ' s w o r k at 2 o'clock. B e n e d i c t i o n in t h e evening b r o u g h t e a c h d a y to a close. I n t h e evenings a f t e r tea a n d t h e " w a s h i n g - u p , " those w h o w e r e staying at St. M a r y ' s H a l l d a n c e d or t a l k e d in t h e C o m m o n room.

I n f o r m a l l y d e c l a r i n g t h e Congress o p e n , His G r a c e stressed t h e essential u n i t y of all Christians, g r o u n d e d on t h e f a c t t h a t all are m e m b e r s of t h e Mystical B o d y of C h r i s t . H e h o p e d t h a t t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Congress w o u l d l e a r n a great deal t h r o u g h discussion of t h e i r c o m m o n p r o b l e m s , a n d w o u l d a p p l y t h i s k n o w l e d g e as l e a d e r s in t h e i r o w n communities when they returned home. . . . His G r a c e was f o l l o w e d b y M r . S a n t a m a r i a w h o emp h a s i z e d t h e p o i n t t h a t t h o s e p r e s e n t , as m e m b e r s of t h e i n t e l l e c t u a l class in t h e i r respective countries, were destined to p l a y a great p a r t in t h e s p i r i t u a l a n d m a t e r i a l progress of t h e great c o n t i n e n t of Asia.

Mr. S a n t a m a r i a p r o v e d a m o s t able a n d i n s p i r i n g d i r e c t o r of t h e discussions t h r o u g h o u t t h e Congress. . . . Next, F a t h e r V. T u r n e r , S.J., to whose e n t h u s i a s m a n d devotedness t h e w h o l e o r g a n i z a t i o n of t h e Congress was d u e , e x p l a i n e d t h e recent Encyclical, Divini Praecones, on the F o r e i g n Missions.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL (Bottom Right) FRONT ROW: T. McDonnell, C. Ryan, E. Thomas. D. Quinn.

SECOND ROW: M. Havill, P. Cahill, A. Rankin, M. Cahill.

T H I R D R O W : M. L. Atkinson, P. Emerson, M. Elson-Green, D. Kelly.

FOURTH ROW: K. Johnson, M. Murdock, R. Rhodes, M. M u r p h y .

F I F T H R O W : E. N o w o t n y , M. Moore, S. Chappie, C. Sheehan.

S I X T H R O W : J. Simmonds, M. Jo&ephson, B. Eisler, H . Salter, A. M c C o r m a c k .

S E V E N T H R O W : M. Crawford, H . T u r n o c k . T. Fogarty, M. Hickey, E. Nowill.

E I G H T H R O W : D. Donaldson, P. Simmonds, D. Redmond, P. Hickey, M. F. Steele.

N I N T H R O W : P. McCormack, S. Rushbrook. C. Cassidy, M. F o g a r t y , P. H a m i l t o n .

BACK R O W : M. Roache, C. Kerlin, M. Christophers, P. Smith, E. Cassidy, J. D r u m .

A B S E N T : R. Willet, M. Leahy.

JUNIOR SCHOOL GROUP (Brisbane) UPPER DIVISION (Middle Right) F R O N T R O W ' : M. Stewart, C. Hooke, J. Kelly, E. H o m e , W . Wilson, M I D D L E R O W : M. Bowes, B. James, D. Roche, A. Steindl, M. A. Dillon, M. Roache.

B A C K R O W : H . Kiley, B. Pendegast, R. Kelly, C. Bowes, K. Barry, Keaveny, C. Stewart.

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S E C O N D R O W : A. Healy. C. Preston, L. Couchman, M. M c N u l t y S. M c N u l t y , M. Nowill, K. Cummins. P. McCormack, F . Drake.

T H I R D R O W : M. Eisler, C. Browne, P. Quinn, E. Durovec, M. Cassidy, E. Marshall, P. Corbett, A. Bate, L. Bonehill, E . Lipovec, M. O'Sullivan, B\ Reville.

B A C K R O W : D. Steele, N. Condon, J. M a r t i n , M. Griffin, E. Atkinson, P. Stewart, 12. Albiez, J. H a n m a n , J. Boyle, P. Gaun, D. Wallaee, J. F a n n i n g , R. Cook.

A B S E N T : A. Eldrige, S. Robertson, G. Griffin, A. H a r b u r g , D. Barry, M. Cashell.

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INTERESTING PAPERS I n t e r e s t i n g p a p e r s were r e a d b y several of t h e s t u d e n t s ; a n d in e a c h a p i c t u r e was given of t h e religious, social a n d p o l i t i c a l situations in t h e v a r i o u s Asian countries. On t h e last day of t h e Congress Mr. F. Ng, a Chinese s t u d e n t f r o m M a l a y a , r e a d a p a p e r assessing t h e social a n d p o l i t i c a l f a c t o r s in relation to t h e conversion of A s i a ; Miss F. K o , also a M a l a y a n Chinese, dealt w i t h t h e religious factors.

T h e s t a n d a r d of all t h e p a p e r s was e x t r a o r d i n a r i l y h i g h , c o m p a r i n g f a v o u r a b l y w i t h those p r e s e n t e d at A u s t r a l i a n Catholic University Conferences.

These papers were: The Philippines: by Miss D. Rola, of the Philippines.

India, Pakistan, Burma: Mr. G. Fernandez, Travancore, India.

Ceylon: Mr. J. Fernando Ceylon.

China, Japan: Mr. M. Chin, a Chinese from Malaya.

Indonesia, Indo-China: Mr. L. Soewadji, Djakarta.

Thailand: Miss R. Bonelli, Bangkok.

Malaya: Mr. T. Khoc, a Chinese from Malaya.

Some of t h e i m p o r t a n t p o i n t s stressed w e r e : 1) Poverty in Asia: T h e masses of t h e p e o p l e t h e r e are still living in a p p a l l i n g poverty. T h e p e r c e n t a g e of illiteracy is h i g h . Deficiency diseases are m u c h in evidence. T h e p e a s a n t r y still e m p l o y p r i m i t i v e tools and ancient m e t h o d s of a g r i c u l t u r e .

2) Village Economy: Most c o u n t r i e s are pred o m i n a n t l y a g r i c u l t u r a l w i t h a village-based economy. H o w e v e r , most of these c o u n t r i e s h a v e ambitious i n d u s t r i a l i z a t i o n p l a n s . . . T r a d e u n i o n s a r e w e a k : as yet, t h e r e is n o t r a d i t i o n or m e n t a l i t y of a true labour party.

3) The Chinese Family System: The cultural u n i t y of t h e Chinese h e l d t h e i r civilization intact for m o r e t h a n 4,000 years. T h e basis of t h i s u n i t y is t h e f a m i l y system. T h e w h o l e m o r a l system of t h e Chinese is built u p on this. F i l i a l p i e t y perm e a t e d t h e t e a c h i n g of C o n f u c i u s ; t h e n a t i o n itself is b u t one great f a m i l y governed by an extension of p a t e r n a l a u t h o r i t y .

4) Position of Christianity: It w o u l d seem t h a t Christianity still has a c h a n c e of f u l f i l l i n g its h i s t o r i c f u n c t i o n in a f a i r p a r t of A s i a ; b u t it m u s t w o r k .90

fast. Atheistic forces are gaining s t r e n g t h ; a n d t h e conversion of Asia is a s t u p e n d o u s task f o r t h e C a t h o l i c C h u r c h . T h e t e n d e n c y of Asian p e o p l e tow a r d s a belief in t h e s u p e r n a t u r a l f a v o u r s t h e i r conversion.

DISCUSSIONS' T h e first session each m o r n i n g was given over to g e n e r a l business — one a n d a q u a r t e r h o u r s were given to this. At t h i s session a n y o n e m i g h t discuss any s u b j e c t b e a r i n g on Asian affairs. P r o b l e m s raised r a n g e d f r o m t h e so-called '"White A u s t r a l i a " policy to t h e p r o b l e m s of C a t h o l i c Missionaries.

E u r o p e a n i m p e r i a l i s m in Asia a n d its effects w e r e ;llso f u l l y discussed. By t h e a f t e r n o o n of t h e closing day, all t h e w o r k of t h e p r e c e d i n g t h r e e a n d a half days began to b e a r visible f r u i t . T h e result of chief i m p o r t a n c e was t h e r e a l i z a t i o n of t h e great p a r t t h a t t h e e d u c a t e d Asian can a n d s h o u l d p l a y in his own c o u n t r y . H i s very e d u c a t i o n , especially if t h r o u g h a University t r a i n i n g h e h a s b e c o m e a p r o f e s s i o n a l m a n — doctor, lawyer, e n g i n e e r — s h o u l d cut h i m out as a l e a d e r a m o n g his fellowcountrymen.

T h i s t r u e l e a d e r s h i p , based on C h r i s t i a n p r i n ciples, is most necessary in t h e c o u n t r i e s setting out on n e w p a t h s of i n d e p e n d e n c e . T h e n e w r u l e r s of lliese n a t i o n s m u s t b e n a t i v e to t h e c o u n t r y ; a n d it is those of h i g h e r e d u c a t i o n w h o m u s t f a c e t h e task of g u i d i n g these c o u n t r i e s . T h e H o l y F a t h e r h a s d r a w n o u r a t t e n t i o n to t h e f a c t t h a t t h e w r orld is now b e i n g d i v i d e d into two c a m p s : f o r , a n d against, C h r i s t . T h e success of atheistic C o m m u n i s m in Asia is q u i t e visible in its d o m i n a t i o n of C h i n a — R e d C h i n a , as we say . . . T h e y o u n g Asians of t h e Congress showed themselves a w a r e of all this, and are anxious to fit t h e m s e l v e s f o r t h e i r tasks of leadership. As an i m m e d i a t e p r a c t i c a l m e a s u r e t o w a r d s success in t h e i r a p o s t o l a t e , t h e y elected a c o m m i t t e e of s t u d e n t s f o r M e l b o u r n e , a n d one f o r Sydney.

S i m i l a r g r o u p s a r e b e i n g f o r m e d in Asian c o u n t r i e s , a n d , in these, g r a d u a t e s f r o m A u s t r a l i a n Universities will in d u e t i m e t a k e a l e a d i n g p a r t . T h u s , a netw o r k of g r o u p s of f e r v e n t a n d apostolic souls will u l t i m a t e l y be s p r e a d over these E a s t e r n countries.

RETREATS FOR THE LAITY W h a t centres of s p i r i t u a l activity convents a r e !

T h e n o t i c e o n t h e f r o n t gate w h i c h i n f o r m s you t h a t w i t h i n you will find a d a y a n d b o a r d i n g school gives you very l i t t l e i n k l i n g of t h e v a r i e t y of apostolic w o r k t h a t goes on in a religious house. As well as t h e m a i n work of m a n y religious orders, w h i c h is t h e C h r i s t i a n e d u c a t i o n of c h i l d r e n , y o u will see t h e zeal of t h e n u n s r e a c h i n g out to all t y p e s of w o r k w h i c h will h e l p in t h e salvation of souls. Y o u will find t h a t t h e y are c l e a r i n g houses f o r every t y p e of C a t h o l i c p e r i o d i c a l ; p r o m o t e r s of such f a v o u r i t e C a t h o l i c devotions as t h e Sacred Heart, the Rosary, the scapular, the miraculous m e d a l , t h e C h i l d r e n of M a r y S o d a l i t y ; t h e y give w o n d e r f u l s p i r i t u a l a n d f i n a n c i a l s u p p o r t to F o r e i g n Missions, o r p h a n a g e s a n d t h e p o o r ( K i r r i b i l l i a l o n e gave £700 last y e a r to F o r e i g n Missions a n d local C a t h o l i c c h a r i t i e s ) . T h e r e f o r e , it is not s u r p r i s i n g in t h e s e l a t t e r times, w h e n t h e H o l y F a t h e r h a s i n v i t e d t h e lay a p o s t o l a t e t o t a k e an active p a r t in helping to s p r e a d t h e K i n g d o m of Christ, t h a t convents h a v e also b e c o m e c e n t r e s of lay r e t r e a t s .

L o r e t o Convents in all States h a v e b e e n p r i v i l e g e d to h e l p in t h i s great s p i r i t u a l w o r k , a n d in t h e p r a y e r f u l a t m o s p h e r e of t h e i r lovely c h a p e l s a n d g r o u n d s m a n y c o m e t o seek a k n o w l e d g e a n d r e a l i s a t i o n of t h e d e e p t h i n g s of God.

Society a n d t h e Alcoholics A n o n y m o u s .

Of all w h o come, it is this l a t t e r g r o u p w h o have most e n d e a r e d themselves to t h e n u n s because, I s u p p o s e , t h e y m u s t b e t h e dearest to t h e H e a r t of O u r Saviour. Y o u c a n n o t meet t h e m w i t h o u t b e i n g i m p r e s s e d b y t h e i r courage, sincerity, c h a r i t y to each other, and the fact that they have reached the very b e d r o c k of h u m i l i t y . It is f r o m one of t h e s e A.As. t h a t we received one of t h e most t o u c h i n g a n d consoling t r i b u t e s to o u r work in t h e f o l l o w i n g g r a t e f u l l e t t e r ( A d d r e s s a n d n a m e are w i t h h e l d ) .

Loreto, Kirribilli.

A Member of the I.B.V.M. Sunday

Night.

To the Sisters of Loreto.

I c a n n o t go to sleep t o n i g h t w i t h o u t p e n n i n g a few lines t o t h a n k you f o r to-day.

A n alcoholic is o f t e n careless, a n d just as o f t e n u n g r a t e f u l I ' m a f r a i d . . . to-day I have been b o t h .

Not on t h e surface, since I said " T h a n k y o u " to some of y o u : b u t u n d e r n e a t h I took you all a n d y o u r actions to-day s o m e w h a t f o r g r a n t e d .

That you s h o u l d s p e n d t h e d a y b e i n g nice to a b u n c h of alcoholics seemed just as it s h o u l d be, I s u p p o s e , a n d e a r n e d only a shallow a p p r e c i a t i o n f r o m m e .

I h a d to go all d a y — a n d b e leaving y o u . a n d start to w a l k u p t h e drive, a n d t h e n feel t h e i m p u l s e to look b a c k f o r a m o m e n t . A n u m b e r of you were w a t c h i n g us off a n d I c a u g h t s o m e t h i n g of t h e s p i r i t t h a t h o v e r e d over you all. I ' m not very good at

I n K i r r i b i l l i , m a n y such r e t r e a t s are given each y e a r , a n d to a v a r i e t y of g r o u p s : P a s t P u p i l s , m e m b e r s of t h e Legion of M a r y , non-Catholics, H u n g a r i a n s , school teachers, m e m b e r s of t h e T h e r r y

(Concluded from page 90) May God bless t h e l a b o u r s of these " F i s h e r s of Men." SIDELIGHTS ON THE CONFERENCE O n e of t h e most s t r i k i n g aspects, to an i n t e r e s t e d s p e c t a t o r , of this a l t o g e t h e r s t r i k i n g C o n f e r e n c e , was t h e great f e r v o u r w i t h w h i c h these y o u n g Asians a t t e n d e d Mass a n d B e n e d i c t i o n — a good o m e n , surely, f o r God's blessing on t h e i r w o r k . L o n g bef o r e F a t h e r T u r n e r ' s m o t o r - b i k e c h u g g e d into t h e g r o u n d s of St. M a r y ' s H a l l in t h e e a r l y m o r n i n g , t h e r e w o u l d be m a n y in t h e c h a p e l , p r e p a r i n g f o r Mass. . . T o b e p r e s e n t at t h e evening B e n e d i c t i o n was t r u l y an i n s p i r a t i o n ; n e v e r , one would t h i n k , has o u r S a c r a m e n t a l L o r d b e e n h o n o u r e d w i t h m o r e h e a r t f e l t praise, w i t h m o r e a r d e n t a d o r a t i o n . H e r e i n d e e d g a t h e r e d in this little c h a p e l was t h e C h u r c h in m i n i a t u r e : m a n y races, u n i t e d in a c o m m o n p u r pose, w o r k i n g f o r t h e glory of G o d . " B y this shall all m e n k n o w t h a t you are m y disciples, if you h a v e love one f o r a n o t h e r . " I n t h e evenings t h e w a s h i n g - u p ( f o r w h i c h t h e r e w e r e always v o l u n t a r y h e l p e r s ) was e n l i v e n e d by songs, or just c h e e r f u l t a l k . T h e r e was a n a t u r a l ness, a willingness to h e l p , a b o u t these p e o p l e t h a t was t r u l y d i s a r m i n g . W i t h F r a n c i s w i e l d i n g a teatowel, or B e n e d i c t or M i c h a e l or T o n y d o i n g odd

jobs, t h e evening seemed to fly. A n d of course t h e r e was always little P a t r i c i a F r a n c e s , t h e youngest m e m b e r of t h e c o n f e r e n c e , to engage t h e services of a n y o n e w i t h n o t h i n g p a r t i c u l a r to do. P . F . was a d a r k - e y e d , c h u b b y , c a p t i v a t i n g little Chinese b a b y of six m o n t h s . B o t h h e r m o t h e r a n d f a t h e r w e r e at t h e c o n f e r e n c e , a n d w h e n little P . F . was too tired to a t t e n d all t h e sessions, t h e n u n s l o o k e d a f t e r h e r ; t h e y w e r e sorry to lose h e r w h e n t h e c o n f e r e n c e ended.

O n t h e e v e n i n g of t h e closing day an i n f o r m a l social was h e l d . All w h o a t t e n d e d the c o n f e r e n c e were invited to ask t h e i r f r i e n d s , Asian or Aust r a l i a n . G a m e s a n d d a n c i n g h e l p e d to fill a h a p p y evening. A f e w of t h e y o u n g ladies f r o m Si am a n d the Philippines performed their graceful national dances. A g r a n d s u p p e r was served in t h e diningr o o m . . . . W e said good-bye to o u r Asian f r i e n d s w i t h feelings of real loneliness, c h e e r i n g ourselves w i t h t h e t h o u g h t t h a t we w o u l d meet again b e f o r e long. . . . T h e y h a v e big responsibilities in t h e i r h o m e c o u n t r i e s , a n d we, A u s t r a l i a n s , m u s t give t h e m all t h e h e l p we can, s u p p o r t i n g t h e m by o u r p r a y e r s a n d co-operation.

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FILMS AND YOU" — A SYMPOSIUM W e were very glad w h e n o u r t e a c h e r s asked us to w r i t e d o w n o u r i m p r e s s i o n s of t h e articles in t h e b o o k l e t , " F i l m s a n d Y o u . " * W e all love to go t o t h e p i c t u r e s , a n d we f e e l s u r e t h a t t h i s i n t e r e s t i n g b o o k l e t has d o n e m u c h to a w a k e n o u r criticism of t h e c i n e m a . W e agree f u l l y w i t h t h e s t a t e m e n t m a d e b y one c o n t r i b u t o r to t h e b o o k l e t , t h a t " i t is necessary t h a t C h r i s t i a n s s h o u l d m o r e a n d m o r e accustom themselves to j u d g e films at t h e i r t r u e v a l u e , a n d t h a t t h e y s h o u l d use t h e i r e n o r m o u s influence to give m o r a l s u p p o r t f o r films of q u a l i t y . " I n t h e first article, W m . H i g g i n b o t h a m , film critic in " F i l m G u i d e , " discusses t h e q u e s t i o n : Is t h e Cinema a m e n a c e o r a blessing? H e views it f r o m b o t h p o i n t s of view, a n d we f o u n d it a s t i m u l a t i n g discussion. W e agree w i t h h i m w h e n h e p o i n t s o u t h o w easy it is t o c o m e u n d e r t h e spell of a g l a m o r o u s w o r l d of make-believe, as w e see t h e exciting advent u r e s of h e r o e s a n d h e r o i n e s on t h e b r i l l i a n t l y ill u m i n a t e d screen. As t h e a u t h o r says: T h e t h r e e m a i n i n g r e d i e n t s of t h e p o p u l a r screen p l a y are Action, C o m e d y a n d Sex. T h e screen gangsters a n d t h e g l a m o u r girls we see on t h e p i c t u r e s d o n o t h i n g to h e l p y o u n g p e o p l e h o w to l i v e ; a n d we agree w i t h t h e a u t h o r w h e n h e declares t h a t t h e t r o u b l e w i t h H o l l y w o o d t o d a y is t h a t it p r e a c h e s an e n t i r e l y w r o n g p h i l o s o p h y of life. Divorce a n d sin a n d infidelity in m a r r i a g e are m a d e to l o o k l i k e a d v e n t u r e s in r o m a n c e .

Viewing t h e c i n e m a as a w o r k of a r t a n d a good influence, t h e a u t h o r t r u l y states t h a t t h e c i n e m a , in its h i g h e s t f o r m , can b e a m o r a l , artistic a n d i n t e l l e c t u a l f o r c e f o r t h e b e n e f i t of m a n k i n d . At N o r m a n h u r s t , w e were l u c k y e n o u g h to b e a b l e t o get Monsieur Vincent f o r o u r screen. I t was a m e m o r a b l e e x p e r i e n c e , a n d showed t h e great p o w e r f o r

good t h a t t h e r e is in t h e c i n e m a .

I n t h e second article we r e a d , w i t h m u c h interest, t h e views of F a t h e r C. M a y n e , S.J. F r o m m a n y angles h e discussed t h e influence of t h e c i n e m a , even q u o t i n g L e n i n : "If you wish to c h a n g e t h e t h o u g h t of t h e w o r l d , you m u s t do so b y m e a n s of t h e t h e a t r e a n d t h e c i n e m a . " T h a t is a t h o u g h t t h a t m a k e s us f e e l h o w necessary it is to view t h e c i n e m a w i t h m o r e critical eyes, t h a n we h a d once t h o u g h t necessary. F a t h e r M a y n e gives e x t r a c t s f r o m a rep o r t f r o m an E n g l i s h c o m m i t t e e l o o k i n g i n t o t h e influence of t h e c i n e m a . W e agreed w i t h all these extracts, p a r t i c u l a r l y on t h e evils of c o n s t a n t l y h a r p i n g on b r u t a l i t y a n d of t h e sexual suggestiveness t h a t is so c o m m o n on t h e screen. A n y o n e w i t h intelligence m u s t agree also on t h e finding t h a t a l a r g e n u m b e r of films suggest t h a t t h e h i g h e s t values in l i f e a r e riches, p o w e r , l u x u r y a n d p u b l i c adulation, a n d t h a t it does n o t m a t t e r v e r y m u c h h o w these are a t t a i n e d or used.

F a t h e r M a y n e says t r u l y t h a t t h e c i n e m a creates f a s h i o n a n d b e h a v i o u r , a n d gives y o u n g p e o p l e a very p a g a n i d e a of love. H e says: " T r u e love d e p e n d s on sacrifice, on w h a t you p u t i n t o it, n o t on w h a t you get o u t of it in t h e w a y of a superficial r o m a n t i c t h r i l l w h i c h does n o t last. H o w s e l d o m you see on t h e screen love based on a g e n u i n e c o m p a n i o n s h i p , on i n c r e a s i n g u n i o n of m i n d a n d h e a r t a n d w i l l ? " Yes, t h e r e is c e r t a i n l y a l o t of p a g a n l o v e - m a k i n g on t h e screen, a n d a good d e a l of r i d i c u l e is d i r e c t e d at f a m i l y life. As F a t h e r M a y n e asks: " H o w o f t e n do we see h e a l t h y , n o r m a l f a m i l y l i f e p o r t r a y e d o n t h e s c r e e n ? " A n d yet h a p p y f a m i l i e s a r e t h e g r e a t n e e d of t h i s m a t e r i a l i s t i c age.

F a t h e r C h a m b e r l a i n ' s t h r e e articles gave us m a n y p o i n t s to discuss u n d e r t h e h e a d i n g s , " T h e s e P e o p l e

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m y b e i n g so good as to c o m e along in t h e first p l a c e .

God seems t o l i k e d o i n g t h i n g s His own w a y — I p r a c t i c a l l y wasted t h e w h o l e d a y , a n d at t h e e n d of it did n o t deserve t o l o o k b a c k a n d get a m e n t a l s n a p s h o t of you all a n d w h a t you w e r e r e a l l y t r y i n g to do f o r us in m a k i n g a v a i l a b l e y o u r c o n v e n t a n d g r o u n d s a n d w a i t i n g on us so c h a r m i n g l y — a n d why . . .

It is so h a r d t o e x p l a i n a n y t h i n g l i k e this, a n d if I f e e l an a b i d i n g sense of s o m e t h i n g w o n d e r f u l l y h e a r t e n i n g d e s p i t e an e q u a l sense of h a v i n g t r u l y been h u m b l e d by comparing m y own present way of l i f e w i t h y o u r own, w h y t h e n p e r h a p s it is best n o t t o t r y t o o h a r d , or to dissect w h a t I c a n n o t q u i t e grasp.

F o r g i v e t h i s f u l s o m e l e t t e r , a n d let m e s u d d e n l y close i t ; m y task, w h a t e v e r it was exactly, n o t r e a l l y done. B e t t e r , p r o b a b l y , to h a v e w r i t t e n f r o m m y heart: " T h a n k you."

e x p l a i n i n g such t h i n g s a n d p e r h a p s d o n ' t n e e d to analyse it a n y w a y ; b u t , m a y b e , I h a v e m o r e t h a n a little in c o m m o n w i t h t h e l i t t l e girl w h o i m a g i n e d that nuns were penguins (people like me usually only see you w a l k i n g sedately along in p u b l i c , e x p r e s s i o n l e s s ) , b u t l o o k i n g b a c k at you, w i t h y o u r smiles a n d v e r y h u m a n expressions, caused a very strange regret a n d an e x t r a o r d i n a r y f e e l i n g t h a t I was leaving r e a l i t y f o r u n r e a l i t y a n d t h e w o r l d of illusions. No d o u b t I a m n o t myself t h i s evening a n d will r e t u r n to n o r m a l in t h e m o r n i n g a n d b e m y old cross a n d i m p a t i e n t self.

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E T O b e film critics, to h a v e o p i n i o n s a n d n o t t o b e shy a b o u t e x p r e s s i n g t h e m . H e advises: " B o r e p e o p l e a b o u t t h e c i n e m a . T h a t will m a k e t h e m t a l k b a c k a b o u t it. A n d t h e n you've got t h e m t h i n k i n g . D o n ' t be a s h a m e d t o t a l k a b o u t t h e c i n e m a . T h i n k of all you've e n d u r e d at t h e tongues of golf a n d b r i d g e f i e n d s ! . . . " H e q u o t e s t h e well-known film critic, C. A. L e j e u n e w h o advises: " D o n ' t j u s t d r i f t along p u t t i n g u p w i t h films you k n o w to b e b a d . M a k e a p o i n t of f i n d i n g out t h e q u a l i t y of v a r i o u s b r a n d s of films, just as you find o u t t h e q u a l i t y of d i f f e r e n t b r a n d s of stockings or groceries or t y p e w r i t e r s .

L e a r n to k n o w w h i c h films are t h e most r e l i a b l e .

T h e n p l a c e y o u r o r d e r w i t h t h e e x h i b i t o r . Tell h i m exactly w h a t films you w a n t to see. R e m e m b e r t h a t t h e b o x office controls t h e s t u d i o all t h e t i m e — a n d you c o n t r o l t h e b o x office." A n d let us h e r e r e c o m m e n d p a r t i c u l a r l y t h e article, " H o w to j u d g e t h e M o r a l i t y of M o t i o n P i c t u r e s . "

a r e I m p o r t a n t , t o o " ; " W h a t to L o o k f o r at t h e Pictures, a n d F i l m B o o k s . " I n t h e first of these articles, F a t h e r C h a m b e r l a i n gives us a f r e s h p o i n t of view b y r e m i n d i n g us t h a t " t h e success of t h e visible stars — t h e actors a n d actresses — d e p e n d s on t h e p e o p l e we n e v e r see on t h e screen a n d whose n a m e s are in t h e c r e d i t titles at t h e b e g i n n i n g of t h e pict u r e . " H e r e m i n d s us t h a t we s h o u l d develop t h e h a b i t of l o o k i n g f o r t h e n a m e s of these i m p o r t a n t p e o p l e ; a n d a f t e r a t i m e we s h a l l get to k n o w t h e m , a n d m a y b e able to recognize t h e i r work. H e t h e n , in a very i n t e r e s t i n g way, goes t h r o u g h t h e work of:—producer, d i r e c t o r , scenarist, art director, c a m e r a m a n , film e d i t o r , m u s i c a l d i r e c t o r . W e h a v e a l r e a d y b e e n n o t i c i n g a great m a n y of these, a n d discussed, f o r instance, t h e m a g n i f i c e n t l i g h t i n g effects in " T h e Third M a n . " F a t h e r C h a m b e r l a i n h a s given us a great m a n y t h i n g s to talk a b o u t in his article, " W h a t to L o o k f o r at t h e P i c t u r e s " ; a n d p e o p l e w o u l d c e r t a i n l y view t h e p i c t u r e s w i t h m o r e i n t e l l i g e n t m i n d s if t h e y t r a i n e d t h e m s e l v e s to ask a n d answer t h e q u e s t i o n s h e sets o u t f o r u s : " D i d t h e film h a v e a good t i t l e ?

W a s t h e story it tells a good o n e ? B e l i e v a b l e ? Leading to a c l i m a x ? S a t i s f a c t o r y e n d i n g ? W a s o u r i n t e r e s t h e l d ? . . . W a s t h e r e a n y h u m o u r ? If so, was it in good taste? W a s t h e p l o t o r i g i n a l or t r e a t e d in a new way, or did it f o l l o w t h e same old p a t t e r n ? " T h e s e are j u s t a f e w of t h e s e a r c h i n g questions t h a t t h e a u t h o r of t h i s article w o u l d h a v e us ask a n d answer. W e w r ould like e v e r y o n e to r e a d this very i n t e r e s t i n g view of t h e c i n e m a .

T h e r e w e r e m a n y n e w ideas g a t h e r e d also f r o m r e a d i n g G a b r i e l F a l l o n ' s a r t i c l e : " A r e F i l m Critics R e a l l y N e c e s s a r y ? " W e a r e told t h a t it a p p e a r e d in t h e E n g l i s h Catholic F i l m Review, " F o c u s , " w h i c h we a l r e a d y get at N o r m a n h u r s t . H e advises us all to

As an e n d to t h i s little s y m p o s i u m , we w o u l d l i k e t o w r i t e d o w n a p a r a g r a p h t h a t gives us h o p e . It is f r o m P o p e P i u s X I ' s Encyclical on t h e C i n e m a : " G o o d P i c t u r e s a r e c a p a b l e of exercising a prof o u n d l y m o r a l influence u p o n those w h o see t h e m .

I n a d d i t i o n to a f f o r d i n g r e c r e a t i o n , t h e y are able t o a r o u s e n o b l e ideas of life, to f a v o u r u n d e r s t a n d ing a m o n g n a t i o n s , social classes a n d races, to c h a m p i o n t h e cause of justice, a n d to contribute positively to t h e genesis of a social o r d e r in t h e world."

W e r e c o m m e n d " F i l m s and. Y o u " to all r e a d e r s of o u r " L o r e t o Magazine.

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YOUNG CHRISTIAN STUDENTS T h e Y.C.S. y e a r b e g a n with t h e election of t h r e e new leaders: Joan Lightfoot f r o m Intermediate, and C h r i s t i n e W h i t e h e a d a n d P a t s y M e e h a n f r o m SubIntermediate.

F a t h e r C h a m b e r l a i n c a m e out f o r t h e second Y.C.S. L e a d e r s ' M e e t i n g a n d e x p l a i n e d t h e w o r k of t h e Y.C.S. to t h e e a g e r n e w m e m b e r s and stirred u p t h e older l e a d e r s to g r e a t e r e n t h u s i a s m .

T h e r e p o r t of t h e year's w o r k , w r i t t e n , a n d p o s t e d to h e a d q u a r t e r s , we settled d o w n to w o r k . Besides t h e Y.C.S. Activity G r o u p s of last year, — Missions, F i l m s , Music, P o s t e r , a n d L i t e r a t u r e , a P h o t o g r a p h y G r o u p h a s been i n t r o d u c e d . A t h o u g h only a n e w g r o u p , it h a s b e e n v e r y successful. A d e v e l o p i n g set was b o u g h t a n d t h e e n t h u s i a s t i c m e m b e r s set to work. T h e y h a v e m a n y i n t e r e s t i n g books on p h o t o g r a p h y a n d h a d several m o v i e films last t e r m to increase t h e i r t e c h n i c a l k n o w l e d g e of t h e s u b j e c t .

T h e P o s t e r G r o u p i n c l u d e s M o d e r n A r t t h i s year.

It h a s s u p p l i e d t h e Y.C.S. notice b o a r d w i t h m a n y clever posters a n d h a s b e e n very f a i t h f u l in posting u p t h e G o s p e l texts in p o s t e r f o r m f o r t h e Y.C.S. meetings.

T h e Y.C.S. Mission G r o u p h a s d o n e o u t s t a n d i n g w o r k this year. F o r t h e last few years it h a s w o r k e d h a r d to assist F a t h e r K i n g ' s Mission at T r o b r i a n d I s l a n d a n d has sent p a r c e l s of sweets, p a p e r s , stamps, p a i n t s , etc., to h i m . T h i s year, h o w e v e r , t h e Mission G r o u p h a s m a d e f i f t e e n skirts of grey a n d w h i t e s t r i p e d cotton, t r i m m e d w i t h r e d ric-rac at t h e h e m a n d r e d cord at t h e waist. T o w a r d s t h e e n d of t h e t e r m t h e s e a t t r a c t i v e skirts were sent to F a t h e r K i n g f o r t h e n a t i v e girls a t t e n d i n g his mission school.

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On S u n d a y , 27th A p r i l , t h e l e a d e r s a t t e n d e d t h e a n n u a l Y.C.S. r a l l y at " S a c r e C o e u r " Convent, East M a l v e r n . U n f o r t u n a t e l y " S a c r e C o e u r " could only .93

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The photography group has been formed then for two reasons. F i r s t , f r o m a t e c h n i c a l p o i n t of view, we w a n t o u r b a c k g r o u n d s m o r e suited, o u r archit e c t u r a l studies m o r e p e r f e c t , a n d o u r l a n d s c a p e s m o r e p i c t u r e s q u e ; we w a n t to u n d e r s t a n d to a cert a i n e x t e n t t h e w o r k i n g s of c a m e r a s a n d to l e a r n h o w to develop a n d p r i n t o u r own p h o t o g r a p h s .

T h e o t h e r reason is to see a s p i r i t u a l side to t h e s u b j e c t . It m a y seem difficult to see a s p i r i t u a l side to p h o t o g r a p h y , b u t it is not so. W e w a n t to d e v e l o p in p h o t o g r a p h y e n t h u s i a s t s a desire to see s o m e t h i n g w o r t h w h i l e in p h o t o g r a p h y a n d to t a k e p h o t o s w h i c h a r e of v a l u e ; n o t to b e j u s t i n t e r e s t e d in t a k i n g silly poses or o t h e r snaps w h i c h we w o u l d be n o w or l a t e r b e a s h a m e d of, b u t to t a k e r e a l p l e a s u r e in those of b i r d s , trees a n d flowers, — to develop an eye f o r t h e b e a u t i f u l .

T h e success of this g r o u p d e p e n d s largely on its m e m b e r s , w h o , it is h o p e d , will t a k e a firm p r i d e in t h e i r own s n a p a l b u m s , a n d in so d o i n g e n c o u r a g e o t h e r s to do likewise, t h u s t a k i n g a n active p a r t in t h e Y.C.S. of o u r school.

I n t h e w o r d s of o u r M o t h e r Gonzaga B a r r y : " Y o u m u s t h a v e a p i c t u r e gallery w h e t h e r you like it o r n o t , f o r y o u r l i f e is a canvas on w h i c h are p a i n t e d t h e p o r t r a i t s a n d scenes of every-day life.

W h e n finished, these p i c t u r e s are h u n g on t h e walls of m e m o r y . W h e n e v e r it is y o u r privilege to b e a m i d b e a u t i f u l scenery, m o u n t a i n or valley, forest o r p l a i n , r i v e r or lake, sunrise or sunset, m a k e t h e p i c t u r e y o u r own a n d p h o t o g r a p h it on y o u r m i n d f o r y o u r p i c t u r e gallery. A n d m y wish f o r you is t h a t y o u will n e v e r h a v e to t u r n to t h e wall any p i c t u r e in your gallery."

a c c o m m o d a t e a m a x i m u m of t e n l e a d e r s f r o m e a c h school, so we were f o r c e d to e x c l u d e o u r f o u r youngest} leaders.

His Grace, t h e A r c h b i s h o p of M e l b o u r n e , t h e Most R e v e r e n d Dr. M a n n i x , was p r e s e n t at t h e reading of t h e A n n u a l R e p o r t of 1951 of t h e progress m a d e by t h e Y.C.S. t h r o u g h o u t V i c t o r i a .

W e came away f r o m t h i s m e e t i n g w i t h t h e feeling t h a t we h a d l e a r n t a great deal a n d were h a p p y to h a v e h a d t h i s o p p o r t u n i t y of e x c h a n g i n g ideas w i t h Y.C.S. l e a d e r s of o t h e r V i c t o r i a n schools. F r o m this a n n u a l r a l l y a n d m a n y o t h e r sources we collected m a t t e r f o r o u r G e n e r a l Meeting, h e l d on t h e M o n d a y b e f o r e t h e e n d of t h e t e r m .

T h i s G e n e r a l M e e t i n g b e g a n w i t h t h e Y.C.S. prayer.

T h e m e a n i n g a n d p u r p o s e of C a t h o l i c Action w e r e first e x p l a i n e d , i.e., t h e c h r i s t i a n i z a t i o n of our e n v i r o n m e n t , — i n o t h e r w o r d s t h e p r e v e n t i o n of p a g a n i s m c r e e p i n g iijto o u r school. I t was p o i n t e d out t h a t t h e r e is a r i g h t a n d a w r o n g way to b e h a v e in e v e r y t h i n g , t h e p a g a n w a y a n d t h e C h r i s t i a n way, God's way, i-e., t h e w a y t h a t m u s t b e o u r way.

T h e p u r p o s e of t h e Y.C.S. was s u m m e d u p t h e n in t h r e e m a i n p o i n t s : (1) to c h a n g e t h e e n v i r o n m e n t ; (2) to f o r m p e o p l e f o r post school Catholic Action; (3) to h e l p s t u d e n t s p r e p a r e themselves p r o p e r l y f o r life in t h e w o r l d .

T h e d i f f e r e n t steps of t h e Activity Meetings were t h e n e x p l a i n e d , t h e Gospel Discussion, F a c t s of Action, a n d I t e m s of I n t e r e s t . A n i l l u s t r a t i o n of w h a t is m e a n t b y a F a c t of Action a n d I t e m of I n t e r e s t was p r o v i d e d by a f e w of t h e Y.C.S. members.

Short t a l k s on t h e six activities w e r e given b y l e a d e r s w h o showed h o w t h e Y.C.S. w o r k s t h r o u g h t h e i r p a r t i c u l a r g r o u p . H e r e , f o r e x a m p l e , is t h e one on P h o t o g r a p h y w r i t t e n b y C h r i s t i n e M c K e n z i e , l e a d e r of t h e g r o u p .

MUSIC GROUP A n d h e r e is t h e t a l k given by t h e l e a d e r of t h e Music G r o u p , A s t r i d M e i e r : I t s h o u l d not b e h a r d to d e s c r i b e t h e p a r t p l a y e d b y t h e Music G r o u p in t h e Y.C.S., f o r it is an imp o r t a n t if not very obvious one. T h e g r o u p h a s a r e a l mission to fulfil. It is n o t m e r e l y a m u s i c c l u b w h e r e t h e m e m b e r s g a t h e r each f o r t n i g h t to r e c r e a t e themselves w i t h t h e latest hits.

It is a t r a i n i n g school, in w h i c h we l e a r n to criticise a n d assess t h e v a l u e of t h e music w h i c h we h e a r a r o u n d us all day.

Now it m a y be t h a t , to you, all m u s i c is good, a n d you w o n d e r h o w music c o u l d be a source of evil.

It can in m a n y ways. T h e evil m a y lie in t h e words, in t h e way these w o r d s a r e sung, in t h e suggestive t o n e of t h e music itself. I t h i n k Coleridge w o u l d r e p e a t his old saying, if h e could h e a r some of t h e music of to-day: "Swans sing b e f o r e t h e y d i e ; t ' w e r e n o b a d t h i n g " S h o u l d c e r t a i n p e r s o n s die b e f o r e t h e y sing."

On t h e screen, m u s i c plays a vital p a r t . It is o f t e n used to h e i g h t e n effects. It plays on o u r e m o t i o n s .

At one t i m e it can b e r o m a n t i c , at a n o t h e r sentim e n t a l , at a n o t h e r t e r r i f y i n g . Now film p r o d u c e r s a n d d a n c e h a l l p r o p r i e t o r s a r e only too well a w a r e

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP O n e of t h e aims of t h e Y.C.S. is to develop h a b i t s in t h e s t u d e n t s a n d also to convince t h e m of t h e r i g h t a t t i t u d e s t o w a r d s t h i n g s so t h a t w i t h t h e s e convictions t h e y m a y t a k e t h e i r p l a c e in t h e comm u n i t y w h e n t h e y leave school.

A great p r o b l e m to-day is t h a t of l e i s u r e ; at p r e s e n t we are c o n c e r n e d with t h e h o l i d a y s a n d to a certain extent w e e k e n d s , b u t l a t e r , w i t h t h e lessening of w o r k i n g h o u r s , we are going to be f a c e d w i t h a great deal of s p a r e t i m e .

W h a t t h e n is the best way to use t h i s t i m e ? Interesting h o b b i e s can b e d e v e l o p e d : t h a t is w h e r e p h o t o g r a p h y comes in, f o r in it we m a y find an ine x h a u s t i b l e source of interest a n d p l e a s u r e f o r old and y o u n g alike.

To-day, n e a r l y e v e r y b o d y h a s a c a m e r a w h i c h is t a k e n out on such occasions as h o l i d a y s a n d hikes, as well as f o r school g r o u p s a n d f a m i l y p h o t o s , — in short f o r scenes a n d i n c i d e n t s w h i c h we wish to i m p r i n t , not only in our m e m o r i e s , b u t on p a p e r , .94

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SUMMER SCHOOL AT YORKETOWN b e e n able to i m p a r t , in spite of t h e f a c t t h a t his flock is so scattered, a n d his visits must, as a result, b e less f r e q u e n t t h a n h e w o u l d wish.

T h e days w e r e very strenuous, b u t t h e c h i l d r e n were all eager seekers a f t e r t h e k n o w l e d g e of Divine things, a n d t h e i r e n t h u s i a s m was a great s p u r — i f one w e r e n e e d e d . E a c h d a y e n d e d with B e n e d i c t i o n .

I t was a p r i v i l e g e to be p r e s e n t at t h e First Comm u n i o n c e r e m o n y , w h e n t e n a r d e n t young souls received, f o r t h e first t i m e , t h e i r L o r d and K i n g ; a n d t h e scene n o d o u b t s t i r r e d all p r e s e n t to greater devotion.

T h e c e r e m o n y was c a r r i e d out in t r a d i t i o n a l m a n n e r w i t h white-flowered altar (in spite of t h e f a c t t h a t t h e scanty w a t e r s u p p l y m a k e s a g a r d e n an almost u n k n o w n l u x u r y ) , w h i t e d r a p e d benches, a n d white-clad c h i l d r e n c a r e f u l l y c a r r y i n g t h e i r l i g h t e d candles. T h e c h i l d r e n sang t h e First Communion Hymns.

At t h e F i r s t C o m m u n i o n B r e a k f a s t w h i c h followed, a novel First C o m m u n i o n cake caused m u c h c o m m e n t .

Delicately iced w i t h w h i t e roses a n d doves, its centrepiece was a m i n i a t u r e grotto of O u r L a d y .

It wa3 a great j o y to m e e t Old Scholars of L o r e t o a m o n g t h e P e n i n s u l a dwellers, a n d to be greeted by t h e m o r e f a m i l i a r voices of p r e s e n t scholars, t h e n h o m e on h o l i d a y s .

O u r ten days passed all too q u i c k l y a n d our only d i s a p p o i n t m e n t was t h a t we were u n a b l e to r e m a i n f o r t h e C o n f i r m a t i o n c e r e m o n y , w h i c h took p l a c e t h e S u n d a y a f t e r o u r d e p a r t u r e , a n d at w h i c h fifteen c h i l d r e n w e r e received i n t o t h e r a n k s of t h e a r m y of Christ t h e K i n g . O u r two cars once m o r e m a d e t h e t r i p to A d e l a i d e , w h e r e t h e w e a r y missioners w e r e w e l c o m e d h o m e by t h o s e whose task it h a d b e e n to l e n d s p i r i t u a l aid to t h e Y o r k e t o w n Mission.

M., Marryatville.

L o r e l o Convent, M a r r y a t v i l l e , f o u n d a real o u t l e t f o r its Missionary zeal w h e n f o u r of t h e C o m m u n i t y were invited to c o n d u c t a S u m m e r School at Yorket o w n , o n Y o r k e P e n i n s u l a . G r e a t were t h e p r e p a r a tions in w h i c h t h e w h o l e of t h e c o m m u n i t y particip a t e d , a n d t h e l a r g e b o x soliciting gifts f o r prizes was soon filled. W o e b e t i d e a careless g a t h e r e r ! She was liable to find herself an u n w i l l i n g c o n t r i b u t o r !

T h e generosity of t h e Y o r k e t o w n p a r i s h i o n e r s began w h e n two c o m f o r t a b l e cars a r r i v e d at t h e f r o n t d o o r to t a k e us on o u r j o u r n e y . " Y o u w o u l d b e f a r too c r o w d e d in o n e , " was t h e c o m m e n t , indicative of t h e i r t h o u g h t f u l a t t e n t i o n t h r o u g h o u t o u r stay.

T h e long j o u r n e y u p r o u n d t h e t o p of St. V i n c e n t ' s Gulf a n d d o w n t h e P e n i n s u l a was most interesting.

C o m i n g f r o m hill-encircled A d e l a i d e , we all experienced t h e spacious f e e l i n g of b e i n g able to look o u t over t h e rolling w h e a t c o u n t r y — i t s level e x p a n s e unb r o k e n by any m o u n t a i n . W e saw a great d e a l of t h e l o w e r e n d of t h e P e n i n s u l a d u r i n g o u r stay, a n d act u a l l y stood on t h e " t o e , " h a v i n g p i c k e d u p one of o u r s t u d e n t s at C o r n y P o i n t .

We received a very w a r m welcome f r o m F a t h e r O ' C a l l a g h a n , w h o l e f t his c o m f o r t a b l e p r e s b y t e r y , p l a c i n g it at o u r disposal. W e w e r e pleased to n o t e t h a t only a h e d g e s e p a r a t e d us f r o m t h e c h u r c h , so t h a t t h e " M a s t e r of t h e H o u s e " was almost u n d e r t h e same roof as usual.

O u r first m o r n i n g b r o u g h t a v a r i e t y of students, f r o m shy seven a n d eight-year-olds, to t h e almost e q u a l l y shy t e e n - a g e r s — t h e boys in "long-uns." T h e r e is n o Convent in t h e P e n i n s u l a , a n d some of t h e c h i l d r e n c a m e f o r t y miles to a t t e n d . F a t h e r visits all t h e schools r e g u l a r l y to give religious i n s t r u c t i o n s .

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be able to say " H e r e is t h e finger of G o d . " A f t e r f o u r m o r e talks on t h e r e m a i n i n g activity groups, t h e m e e t i n g e n d e d w i t h t h e d i s t r i b u t i o n of Y.C.S. badges by M o t h e r S u p e r i o r , a n d t h e H y m n " F a i t h of O u r F a t h e r s . " As t h e m a t e r i a l f o r t h e m a g a z i n e goes to press, we are p r e p a r i n g to t a k e an active p a r t in Y.C.S. W e e k , w h i c h this y e a r is to b e h e l d f r o m 7th to 11th J u l y . M a y t h e w e e k b e p r o d u c t i v e of m u c h f r u i t , a n d m a y we all b e c o m e t r u l y Y o u n g Catholic Students.

Let us not waste t h y s p l e n d i d gift, 0 K i n g , N o r b a r t e r it f o r all t h e w o r l d ' s f a i r p r i c e .

M a k e of o u r y o u t h , O God, a holy t h i n g , M a k e of o u r h e a r t s , O L o r d , t h y sacrifice.

ELISABETH CAHIR, (President Y.C.S.)

of t h e terrific p o w e r of m u s i c a n d t h e y use it f o r t h e i r own evil ends. W e all k n o w " M u s i c h a t h c h a r m s to soothe t h e savage breast, " T o s o f t e n rocks or b e n d a k n o t t e d oak.

"I've read that things inanimate have moved " A n d , as w i t h living souls, h a v e b e e n i n f o r m e d " B y m a g i c n u m b e r s a n d persuasive s o u n d . " A l o n g w i t h t h e c i n e m a a n d t h e press, t h e r a d i o a n d t h e m u s i c it p r o d u c e s a r e n o w v i r t u a l l y in t h e p u l p i t a n d w h a t t h e y a r e p r e a c h i n g is a m a t t e r of grave c o n c e r n f o r all t h i n k i n g Christians. I n t h e Music G r o u p in t h e Y.C.S. we l e a r n to sift t h e good f r o m t h e b a d , to a p p r e c i a t e t h e clean a n d h e a l t h y and r e j e c t w h a t e v e r offends against o u r C h r i s t i a n ideals. Music can be b e a u t i f u l a n d u p l i f t i n g . W h y m a k e it d e g r a d i n g , f o r of m u s i c we s h o u l d always .95

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CARE OF A PET

VERSES FROM TWELVE-YEAR-OLDS 1.

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G a t h e r a r o u n d , ye p e t lovers, a n d I will tell you h o w to care f o r a very r a r e p e t .

T h i s m a l e c r e a t u r e , of w h i c h t h e r e are no like f e m a l e s , u s u a l l y wakes a f t e r a good n i g h t ' s sleep at a b o u t 6 a.m., yelling lustily u n t i l it is set f r e e f r o m its b e d r o o m . It should be w a s h e d several times during t h e day, especially a r o u n d t h e neck a n d ears.

I had it less than a minute ago, But where it is now I just don't know.

Let me hurry and think — Where I have I cant remember when last it teas seen.

been?

1 must find it soon or I'll be late; Any minute from now they 11 be at the gate.

And to school I simply cannot go With two plaits and just one bow.

EDWINA FITZGERALD. 2.

Holidays are over, School has just begun, In bed you must not hover, But rise with the sun.

Usually it d i s a p p e a r s a f t e r b r e a k f a s t to i n d u l g e in digging m u d t r e n c h e s , a n d one h a s to search loud a n d long b e f o r e it is located f o r l u n c h . A l t h o u g h this c r e a t u r e begs f o r food f r e q u e n t l y d u r i n g t h e day, it s h o u l d be given t h r e e good m e a l s p e r day, at app o i n t e d times. It u s u a l l y eats green f r u i t s and berries, b u t t h i s does not do it m u c h h a r m . A good dose of castor oil will fix any i n t e r n a l upsets.

F o r exercise m y s u b j e c t likes to c l i m b trees, fences, or a n y obstacle, w h e t h e r c l i m b a b l e or not. Be careful not to leave teasets, dolls or s i m i l a r b r e a k a b l e s in its way, as it takes a special p l e a s u r e in e x a m i n i n g , and u s u a l l y b r e a k i n g , such articles. S o m e t i m e s m y s u b j e c t likes to t a k e long r a m b l i n g walks, causing m u c h anxiety to its owners u n t i l it is once m o r e located.

Homework every night, School every day, And though I work ivith main and might, My brain remains like hay.

SANDRA ROBINSON. 3.

CHRISTMAS NIGHT On Christmas Night, on Christmas Many years ago; It snowed and hailed with all its And the wind did blow.

B u t w h e n t h i s c r e a t u r e , of w h i c h , you must r e m e m ber, t h e r e a r e 110 like f e m a l e s to k e e p it in o r d e r , is b a t h e d a n d r e a d y f o r b e d , a n d comes a n d kisses you good n i g h t you c o n c l u d e t h a t it is t h e most lovable pet in t h e w o r l d . . . . W h a t is m y p e t ? D i d n ' t I m e n t i o n ? W h y it is a little boy, w h o will be five next b i r t h d a y !

Night, might.

A Child was born, a Child was born.

On that ivintry night.

It was the Saviour of the world, Our Heart's Delight.

NATALIE PHILLIPS, Intermediate, Marryatvile.

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" W h e r e is m y h e a d ? " " O h Susan, h a v e you seen my h e a d ? " It was t h e n i g h t of t h e F O R M I Mission Concert. E v e r y o n e was b u s t l i n g h e r e a n d t h e r e , p u t ting on h e a d s , wings, a n d o t h e r i n t e r e s t i n g t h i n g s .

W e were h a v i n g t h r e e small plays, " T h e T h r e e Golliwogs," "Eeyore's Birthday," and "Kell's Rosary."

T h e T h r e e Golliwogs h a d a pie specially m a d e for t h e m . T h e y c u t it on t h e stage, and we t h o u g h t t h e y were going to s h a r e it w i t h us w h e n t h e concert was over. W e c a m e off a f t e r o u r p a r t s w e r e finished, a n d f o u n d t h a t t h e T h r e e Gollies h a d d e v o u r e d all t h e p i e ! W e m a d e £ 7 / 4 / - , a n d we were very pleased w i t h ourselves.

ANNE AHERN (10), Claremont, W.A.

I a m a n e w A u s t r a l i a n , t e n years old. I c a m e f r o m Czechoslovakia, a n d m y n a m e is L i d a H a n z licek. I w o u l d like t o p u t d o w n m y t h o u g h t s a n d i m p r e s s i o n s of A u s t r a l i a on p a p e r , b u t I k n o w t h a t I will n e v e r c o m p l e t e l y succeed. H o w e v e r , I shall try.

F i r s t of all, you m a y w o n d e r h o w I l e a r n t English so q u i c k l y , h a v i n g b e e n h e r e only one y e a r a n d six m o n t h s . I s t a r t e d to l e a r n w h e n I was f o u r .

My g r a n d m o t h e r t a u g h t m e , a n d I got on q u i t e well.

My f a t h e r was in G e r m a n y , w o r k i n g on a S h i p p i n g and F o r w a r d i n g C o m p a n y ( B r a n c h H a m b u r g ) , b u t h e was r e a l l y a lawyer.

W h e n t h e Russians i n v a d e d Czechoslovakia, we k n e w t h a t , unless we e s c a p e d , I w o u l d b e m a d e a C o m m u n i s t in one of t h e i r a w f u l schools, a n d m y m o t h e r a n d f a t h e r w o u l d be sent to a c o n c e n t r a t i o n c a m p , a n d I w o u l d m o s t p r o b a b l y n e v e r see t h e m again. So, a f t e r a lot of t r o u b l e , m y m o t h e r o b t a i n e d a p a s s p o r t to go to G e r m a n y . O n c e out of Czechoslovakia, we r e f u s e d to go b a c k .

As we k n e w t h a t G e r m a n y w o u l d soon be i n v a d e d too, we c a m e to A u s t r a l i a , w h i c h seemed to be t h e only safe c o u n t r y in t h e w o r l d .

A f t e r a w h i l e I grew t o l i k e A u s t r a l i a , even t h o u g h I still missed t h e w h i t e C h r i s t m a s , a n d t h e little h u t s u p in t h e hills all covered w i t h snow. I like Loreto, "Osborne," and I am very h a p p y here at school. I a m used to t h e c l i m a t e now, a n d altog e t h e r , I t h i n k ( a n d h o p e ) t h a t I shall b e very h a p p y in this n e w c o u n t r y of m i n e .

A BIRD'S EYE VIEW " T h e c h i l d r e n are c o m i n g b a c k to school to-day," said C h i r p , t h e little w a g t a i l to his wife, C h i r r u p .

H e s m o o t h e d out t h e f e a t h e r s a n d wool h e h a d j u s t b r o u g h t , to l i n e t h e nest h e a n d C h i r r u p h a d b u i l t in t h e tall p i n e t r e e beside t h e school gates, a n d w h i s t l e d a gay t u n e .

T h e s u n was j u s t rising over t h e b l u e river, sparkling in t h e e a r l y m o r n i n g l i g h t , a n d a l t h o u g h t h e r i v e r was across t h e r o a d , past t h e J u n i o r School, and t h e g u m trees on its b a n k , t h e two little b i r d s could see it q u i t e p l a i n l y f r o m t h e i r p e r c h in t h e p i n e tree. All t h e b i r d s , m a g p i e s , k o o k a b u r r a s , pigeons, a n d m a n y o t h e r s were c h i r p i n g gaily as they collected twigs f o r t h e i r nests.

T h e b o a r d e r s h a d a l r e a d y b e g a n to arrive. Cars drove u p a n d c h i l d r e n c l i m b e d out.

Cases a n d t r u n k s , h a t s and blazers, r a c q u e t s a n d balls, w e r e all m i x e d u p . C h i r p a n d C h i r r u p loved t h e h u r r y a n d bustle of it all, as t h e girls greeted e a c h o t h e r excitedly. All day long t h e y a r r i v e d , a n d at n i g h t two t i r e d little b i r d s r e t u r n e d to t h e i r cosy nest.

T h e n e x t day t h e day-scholars c a m e b a c k . At d i n n e r t i m e t h e two little b i r d s h o p p e d a b o u t , e a t i n g t h e c r u m b s t h a t t h e girls t h r e w to t h e m . T h e n t h e y w a t c h e d t h e girls at d r i l l in t h e i r b l u e t u n i c s w i t h w h i t e blouses and sandshoes, a n d p r a c t i s e d t h e i r scales outside t h e m u s i c cell w i n d o w s to t h e t u n e s c o m i n g f r o m w i t h i n . W h e n t h e bell r a n g t h e wagtails flew a r o u n d to t h e v e r a n d a h to gaze inquisitively at t h e girls s t a n d i n g in t h e i r lines w a i t i n g to go into class.

T h a t n i g h t C h i r p said to C h i r r u p , " I ' m very glad we built o u r nest at L o r e t o , a r e n ' t y o u ? T h e girls are all f r i e n d l y , a n d I am very h a p p y h e r e . I n e v e r w a n t to leave, do y o u ? " " N o , " said C h i r r u p , a n d she m e a n t it.

EVE CALDER (10), Claremont, W.A.

LIDA HANZLICEK (10), Claremont.

A SUDDEN SHOWER IN A BIG CITY T h e d a y is h o t a n d sticky, t h e h e a t is intense.

T h e streets of t h e city are f u l l of p e o p l e ; m i l k b a r s a r e c r o w d e d , c h i l d r e n are g r u m b l i n g , m o t h e r s a r e scolding; in f a c t , n o b o d y can see t h e b r i g h t side of life.

S u d d e n l y f r o m t h e south-west a cool b r e e z e springs u p . T h e n t h e w e l c o m e d r o p s of r a i n b e g i n to f a l l .

It is as if t h e city h a d b e e n to sleep, a n d is n o w s u d d e n l y c o m i n g to life. T h e d r o p s b e c o m e a shower, then a downpour.

E v e r y o n e r u n s f o r t h e shelter of shops a n d verand a h s , sun u m b r e l l a s w h i c h h a d b e e n used to k e e p t h e sun off n o t one m i n u t e b e f o r e a r e n o w used to k e e p off t h e r a i n . A s p i r i t of f r i e n d l i n e s s is a r o u n d as it always is in an e m e r g e n c y , h o w e v e r small — even a s h o w e r of r a i n in t h e city.

T h e r a i n does not last long, b u t it leaves b e h i n d n o t h i n g b u t satisfaction a n d h a p p i n e s s .

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E T O on a flying b r o o m s t i c k . T h i s m a g i c b r o o m s t i c k h a d especial wings.

A n n e q u i c k l y w o k e P e t e r a n d t h e y h o p p e d on. " W h e r e are we g o i n g ? " asked A n n e . " O h ! W e ' r e going to t h e T w i s t y E n c h a n t e r ' s P a l a c e . " T h e pixie t r i e d to u r g e t h e b r o o m s t i c k on, b u t it was d r a w n d o w n to t h e palace. I t l a n d e d in t h e c o u r t y a r d a n d t h e y j u m p e d off q u i c k l y a n d began looking a r o u n d f o r a way to escape, b u t b e f o r e they h a d gone very f a r t h e E n c h a n t e r c a m e t w i r l i n g his m o u s t a c h e to see w h a t was h a p p e n i n g . H e said gleefully, " A h !

Some new s e r v a n t s ! " I n his eagerness h e h a d not n o t i c e d t h e wee p i x i e c l i m b i n g u n d e r a leaf n e a r b y .

T o t h e i r h o r r o r t h e E n c h a n t e r took t h e m u p to a small t o w e r . P e r h a p s , t h e y t h o u g h t , we m a y escape t h r o u g h t h e w i n d o w . T h e i r h e a r t s rose w h e n t h e y saw it, b u t t h e i r faces only fell w h e n the E n c h a n t e r s a i d : " Y o u c a n ' t escape. It's miles to t h e g r o u n d . " H e l e f t t h e m t h e r e a n d P e t e r said to A n n e , " I t ' s n o use, we c a n ' t escape, we'll stay h e r e f o r years a n d years a n d be Twisty's servants." F u l l of f e a r a n d grief t h e y sat d o w n on a little b e n c h .

T h e y h e a r d a flapping at t h e w i n d o w . It was t h e p i x i e on t h e b r o o m s t i c k . H e said, " J u m p on. I h e a r Twisty c o m i n g b a c k ! " E a g e r l y t h e y obeyed his o r d e r s a n d flew out t h e w i n d o w just as Twisty o p e n e d t h e door. " J u s t i m a g i n e Twisty's a n g e r ! " e x c l a i m e d P e t e r . A n d h e was angry. T h e y r e t u r n e d safely, a n d w h e n t h e p i x i e was going t h e y called out to h i m , " C a l l us again w h e n t h e b r o o m s t i c k ' s ready for another adventure."

MAX BARRY (9).

Marryatville.

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BRISBANE FAIRIES W h e n I was lying in myf b e d 1 d r e a m t t h a t I was in f a i r y l a n d . T h e f a i r y q u e e n m e t me at t h e m a i n gate of f a i r y l a n d . She invited m e i n s i d e to see t h e f a i r i e s a n d p l a y with t h e m . T h e f a i r y k i n g a n d t h e f a i r y q u e e n gave m e two d i a m o n d s to p u t in m y h a i r . T h e n t h e f a i r i e s d a n c e d a r o u n d me. T h e y p u t flowers in m y h a i r a n d t h e y gave m e a b u n c h of t h e most b e a u t i f u l flowers you could wish f o r , b e f o r e I said g o o d b y e to f a i r y l a n d .

EIRLYS HORNE (7).

O n e n i g h t w h e n I was in b e d t h e m a g i c f a i r y c a m e a n d w o k e m e u p . She said to m e , " I w o n d e r if you c o u l d c o m e to f a i r y l a n d to-night a n d p l a y a n d d a n c e w i t h u s . " Soon I was dressed in m y p a r t y f r o c k a n d off w e w e n t w i t h glee. O h , t h e lovely t i m e we h a d b e n e a t h those f a i r y t r e e s !

WYN WILSON (7).

THE TELL-TALE BIRD

H a v e you seen t h e fairies d a n c i n g , d a n c i n g in t h e skv? Next m o o n l i g h t n i g h t h a v e a look at t h e stars in t h e sky.

In t h e stars you will see t h e lovely little fairies. T h e y have silver a n d golden wings and d a i n t y s l i p p e r s on t h e i r feet. T h e q u e e n is even m o r e b e a u t i f u l t h a n h e r little f a i r i e s a n d she slowly moves a r o u n d to see t h e f a i r i e s d a n c i n g in the sky.

MARGARET ROACHE (7).

I ' m very f o n d of p a r r o t s , swallows and t h e pewee, B u t t h e r e ' s one little b i r d I reallv c a n n o t b e a r , He's never seen, But I a m sure he's very m e a n , F o r all h e does is tell on me.

If I could o n l y catch t h a t b i r d , I ' d give h i m such a scare, H e ' d n e v e r tell on m e again, Because h e w o u l d n ' t d a r e .

WENDY SPRINGBETT (10.)

Marryatville.

O n e d a y I went out in t h e g a r d e n a n d I saw a tiny f a i r y in a little p i n k rose. As soon as she saw me she p o p p e d into t h e little p i n k rose, a n d e v e r since I h a v e w o n d e r e d if t h e p i n k p e t a l s a r e f a i r y wings.

SUZANNE DOUGLAS (7).

AUTUMN I. love t h e little A u t u m n breeze, W h i c h rustles gently t h r o u g h t h e trees, A n d blows t h e leaves along t h e g r o u n d , W h e r e t h e y go t w i r l i n g r o u n d a n d r o u n d .

It m a k e s t h e leaves t u r n r e d a n d b r o w n , A n d soon t h e acorns t o p p l e d o w n ; T h e f a r m b e c o m e s a b u s y spot, F o r it is t i m e to sow t h e c r o p .

CHRISTINE DOYLE (Grade VI).

Marryatville.

AN ADVENTURE ON A FLYING BROOMSTICK One s t a r r y n i g h t , A n n e h a d just said h e r p r a y e r s , when a f a c e a p p e a r e d at h e r b e d r o o m w i n d o w .

Soon she saw t h a t t h e f a c e b e l o n g e d to a little pixie .99

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A m o n g O u r Old G i r l s PRIMROSE My dear X . . . Someone r e m a k e d to m e that a convincing opening to a journalistic column was assured if t h e a u t h o r addressed a letter to an imaginary f r i e n d — t h e illusion being, of course, that the f r i e n d is real. Just how real you are we both know—real enough to come into my t h o u g h t s in those w a k e f u l m o m e n t s of t h e night when t h e mind, like a too-devoted watchdog, goes in search of quiescent worries . . .

However, it pleases m e to know t h a t your b l i t h e spirit is renewing its blitheness in t h e delights of spring-time in P e r t h . You must often go out to those n e a r b y hills w h e r e the wild-flowers bloom in such prodigal beauty. I do not know of anything lovelier in native flora in Australia t h a n t h e wildflowers of t h e West. One person at least has their beauty folded in her m e m o r y a f t e r m a n y years; and can still recall the emotional vibration that filled all her being at t h e first sight of their starry splendour.

In one of your k i n d letters you t h a n k e d me f o r teaching you "how to p r a y . " T h a t was t h e most consoling t r i b u t e I have ever received, though, of course, you exaggerate.

All your years at school have taught you to pray, t h o u g h I do believe t h a t it is only d u r i n g this last year that you have realised your great need of God. H e has m a d e you feel t h a t n e e d ; it is His grace and a call to prayer. It gave m e real delight to find that one of t h e recent prayers to which the P o p e has given an indulgence is t h a t urgent cry of the soul to its Saviour: " O Jesus, with my whole heart I cling to T h e e ! " I h o p e you have not forgotten it.

I r e m e m b e r the day you h a n d e d m e your pocket-book so that I might write it down for you. T h e r e was a certain address on t h e same page, and you said with a little smile that you would see t h e m both together—the temptation and t h e prayer. I felt too touched by your suffering t h a t day to dramatise you, but afterwards, I t h o u g h t of that lovely p a r t in P a u l Claudel's play, " T h e Satin Slipper." You m a y not k n o w it.

P r o u h e z e . is setting out by caravan t r i p t h r o u g h S p a i n — t e m p t a t i o n awaits her. As she passes u n d e r the portico overlooked by a statue of Our Lady, she asks for her m u l e to be halted. T a k i n g off her satin shoe she places it in O u r Lady's arms, saying:

PATH K e e p it against your heart, t r e m e n d o u s M o t h e r of m i n e ! " I am glad you have gone for a holiday. Flight is the only solution f o r some struggles. But when you do r e t u r n , I beg of you not to try to p u t this f r i e n d s h i p on a benevolent basis. You are too young to be able to give t h a t kind of f r i e n d s h i p to any m a n to w h o m you are so attracted. Anyhow, I doubt very m u c h if he would accept it. You will come back all fresh f r o m your holiday, feeling that you are quite over your i n f a t u a t i o n ( p a r d o n t h e w o r d ; I k n o w you r e p u d i a t e it) and able to h a n d l e any situation.

Madness!

I r e m e m b e r the story of a m a n trying to recover f r o m t h e anguish of une amitie amour eu^e.

A f t e r years of absence he goes to a social function. As h e hands his h a t to t h e f o o t m a n he hears t h a t t h e lady is in the salon. " A h , " he says to himself, "isn't it w o n d e r f u l how I can h e a r h e r n a m e u n m o v e d ? It just shows you one can get over anything." Feeling as f r e e as a lark, he enters t h e salon . . . Enslaved again! T h e author, a F r e n c h m a n , m a d e t h e cruel comment that his hero was like a consumptive who feels so well one day that h e exclaims: " W h a t is t h e m a t t e r with the doctor that h e doesn't see how well I a m ?

I'm over this t h i n g ! " . . . You are clever enough to read t h e moral.

It is u n d o u b t e d l y because of your f r e q u e n t confessions and C o m m u n i o n s that you have come t h r o u g h this severe t r i a l ; and, of course, it has m a d e you very gentle, and (shall I say, Alack!) ever so m u c h m o r e attractive. I was pleased and interested to h e a r you say one day t h a t whenever you need " s p i r i t u a l sparking," you b u y a p a m p h l e t by F r .

Lord. T h a t would delight h i m . W h a t m o r e in the way of reward could any writer want t h a n t h a t his words should wing their way with a message of courage to any soul in stress?

Life is becoming m o r e and more difficult for young and ardent people, especially girls. T h e whole accent of m o d e r n conduct is on t h e life of t h e senses.

Big m a n u f a c t u r i n g firms are battening on t h e sensual weakness of h u m a n nature, which of itself cannot hold out against t h e i r campaign. Plato's doctrine that n o t h i n g external can kill t h e soul is quite true, f o r t h e collapse conies only f r o m the inner citadel w h e r e t h e Will resides.

But t h e onslaught of materialism on our five senses makes t h e battle within very arduous.

Five senses ready to play traitor, and one soul to hold the f o r t ! Big Business has brought u p all its artillery to lay siege.

The business magnates are t h i n k i n g only of profits and m o r e profits; so we have a f r e n z y of advertisements for soap and toothpaste and stockings and all t h e

" I give myself over to you! Virgin M o t h e r I give you m y shoe: keep in your h a n d my luckless little f o o t ! . . . when 1 try to r u s h 011 evil let it be with limping foot . . . be it with a crippled wing!

I have done as m u c h as I c o u l d ; keep my p o o r little shoe, 100

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E T O t h e n , " h e says, " w h a t ' s all t h e rest b e s i d e s ? " Catholic girls h a v e a t r e m e n d o u s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y .

I n A u s t r a l i a it is t h e y w h o will do m u c h to lead t h e i r c o u n t r y to h o n o u r a n d h a p p i n e s s . No c o u n t r y is ever m o r e n o b l e t h a n its w o m e n ; a n d a m o n g life's m a n y c o m p e n s a t i o n s t h e r e is t h e fact t h a t one is n o t f o r e v e r young. Y o u t h ' s battles b e i n g over, t h e r e o p e n out f u l l a n d h a p p y lives to those w h o h a v e c o m e out of t h e f r a y . Even t h o u g h t h e y b e w o u n d e d , God's love will heal t h e w o u n d s , f o r t h e most t o u c h i n g aspect of t h a t love is its m e r c y .

I t h i n k one of t h e loveliest verses in t h e P s a l m s is t h e o n e : " T h y m e r c y a n d T h y t r u t h h a v e always u p h e l d m e . " I h a v e only to t h i n k of t h a t , a n d m y life sorts itself o u t ; so t h a t I can see t h a t t h e w h o l e b a c k g r o u n d , a n d even t h e s t r a n g e looking tangles, are h e l d t o g e t h e r by God's goodness. N e a r l y all t h e t h r e a d s H e allowed to be woven by o u r Lady's h a n d s . T h a t is m y wish f o r you.

God bless you.

Loreto (I.B.V.M.), Australia.

—N. 1952.

rest. Y o u k n o w tlieir t e c h n i q u e f a r b e t t e r t h a n I d o ; a n d Y o u t h is m e s m e r i z e d , c a j o l e d or s t a m p e d e d i n t o b u y i n g , by a m o n s t r o u s racket of comm e r c i a l i s e d sensuality.

O u r s is the only age in history w h e r e s t a n d a r d s of m o r a l i t y h a v e been set b y business m e n i n t e n t on t h e i r d i v i d e n d s .

And the poor girls t a k e t h e w h o l e t y r a n n y because of t h e a u r a of r o m a n c e t h a t h a s b e e n woven r o u n d it.

G r a m o p h o n e records are t h e m u s i c a l p a r t of t h e u n s a v o u r y r a c k e t , exciting a n d e x p l o i t i n g the e m o t i o n s of t h e y o u n g to w h o m a c r o o n e r e x p l a i n s in a c o n f i d e n t i a l croon t h a t it's lurve, lurve . . .

Well, well.

Y o u , yourself, o f t e n t h i n k of these things, f o r you a r e too well-balanced to allow m a t e r i a l i s m to r o b you of y o u r h a p p i n e s s .

T h e n t h e r e are all those Masses a n d H o l y C o m m u n i o n s w h e r e y o u r soul h a s b e e n s t r e n g t h e n e d by t h e D i v i n e life. A few p h r a s e s f r o m P e e r G y n t s o m e t i m e s c o m e to m y m i n d . H e is t r y i n g to b r e a k his s i n f u l c o n n e c t i o n w i t h I n g r i d , a n d in d e s p e r a t i o n asks h e r : ""Does y o u r p r e s e n c e s a n c t i f y ? " She, p o o r c r e a t u r e , a n s w e r s : " N o . " " W e l l ,

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OSTRICH was f o l l o w i n g t h e j e e p to h u m a n c o m p a n i o n s h i p .

W h a t f a i n t bell h a d r u n g in its sensory m e m o r y ?

Slightly p u t out e v i d e n t l y by the b e w i l d e r e d look in m y uncle's eyes, Ostrich w i t h d r e w ; b u t h e r p l a n s w e r e laid.

T h e next m o r n i n g she stood outside t h e f e n c e of t h e back g a r d e n , h e r f a c e l o o k i n g slightly m o r e r i d i c u l o u s t h a n u s u a l as she offered m y u n c l e a n d his f a m i l y h e r c o m p a n i o n s h i p .

My girl cousin grew q u i t e i n t e r e s t e d ; a n d Ostrich r e p a i d t h e interest b y one d a y s u d d e n l y sinking to t h e g r o u n d w i t h b u c k l e d knees.

My cousin at first t h o u g h t it was a case of illness; b u t w h e n t h e o u t l a n d i s h curtsy grew into a h a b i t t h e w h o l e f a m i l y was d e l i g h t e d by w h a t could only be t r i b u t e s of h o m a g e f r o m Ostrich.

E c o n o m i c a l l y t h e b i r d b e c a m e a sound p r o p o s i t i o n , f o r it used to leave its tail f e a t h e r s all r o u n d t h e place. My cousin g a t h e r e d t h e m c a r e f u l l y , f o r t h e y were very m u c h in d e m a n d in t h e f a s h i o n w o r l d ; t h e R o y a l F a m i l y , at t h a t t i m e in S o u t h A f r i c a , h a d given a boost to t h e i n d u s t r y in that c o u n t r y . . .

A f u r t h e r sign of a m i a b l e disposition 011 t h e p a r t of Ostrich c a m e one d a y w h e n the cry went u p : "She's laid an e g g ! " At least, t h e a c q u a i n t a n c e was improving.

T h e y could n o w say she.

My uncle, f i n d i n g t h a t t h e egg p r o d u c e d n o t h i n g , d e t e r m i n e d t h a t h e w o u l d set u p A u s t r a l i a ' s only ostrich f a r m by p r o v i d i n g a m a l e c o m p a n i o n for his pet.

The quest b e c a m e t h e m a j o r w o r r y of his life.

He i n q u i r e d of every Zoo in A u s t r a l i a , but n o n e h a d any s p a r e ostriches. H e tried to i m p o r t one f r o m A f r i c a : t h e G o v e r n m e n t ^vas u n e n t h u s i a s t i c , r e f u s i n g to give h i m a p e r m i t . I11 any case, h e was t o l d , lie w o u l d h a v e to h a v e a zoo-keeper's licence if h e wished to r e a r ostriches.

H e asked a cousin in

F a r away over the p l a i n s of western New S o u t h W a l e s you will find some b e a u t i f u l country p r o p e r t i e s . A f e w years ago m y u n c l e b o u g h t one of these. T o visit it casually was just to see a firstclass f a r m r o u n d t h e spacious h o m e s t e a d w h e r e l i f e was m a d e c o m f o r t a b l e with all t h e a m e n i t i e s of city life.

T h e soaring t e m p e r a t u r e s could be b o r n e with e q u a n i m i t y ill t h e worst of s u m m e r s w h e n one possessed a f r e e z i n g c h a m b e r f o r e a t a b l e s a n d a s w i m m i n g p o o l in t h e side g a r d e n .

T h e g a r d e n s were lovely w i t h lawns a n d flowers, w h i l e o r c h a r d and v e g e t a b l e g a r d e n s were strongly e s t a b l i s h e d . My uncle was j u s t i f i a b l y p r o u d of his new p u r c h a s e , a n d soon a f t e r t a k i n g over t h e f a r m , set off once m o r e in a j e e p to view it again.

T h e p l e a s u r e he e x p e r i e n c e d at t h e sight of acres of w h e a t a n d l u c e r n e , of sheep grazing or r e s t i n g b e n e a t h g u m s a n d k u r r a j o n g s was m a r r e d only b y t h e t h o u g h t of emus, k a n g a r o o s a n d galahs w h i c h also s h a r e d this a g r i c u l t u r a l p a r a d i s e . Occasionally h e w o u l d s t a r t l e an e m u or a k a n g a r o o as h e passed t h r o u g h t h e u n c l e a r e d p o r t i o n of his l a n d , w h e r e t h e y h a d t a k e n shelter. T h e n , in t h e m i d s t of this essentially A u s t r a l i a n scene, m y u n c l e saw a c r e a t u r e , so u n e x p e c t e d , so exotic, t h a t h e seriously d o u b t e d his senses—for h e was s t a r i n g at an ostrich.

The ostrich r e t u r n e d t h e stare f r o m t h e side of a t u f t of s c r u b . A very c a u t i o u s e n c o u n t e r , this. Cautious, on b o t h sides: the ostrich effacing itself a m o n g the bushes, m y u n c l e d r i v i n g 011, r e f u s i n g to believe t h a t h e h a d seen a n y t h i n g b u t an e m u . H e m u s t get r i d of t h a t e m u c u r s e . . . B u t some days l a t e r w h e n again out in t h e j e e p h e p u l l e d u p to survey the r o a d h e h a d c o m e by, a n d l o o k e d over t h e b a c k of t h e j e e p into t h e eyes of the ostrich.

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U.S.A. to send h i m a m a l e ostrich as a p r e s e n t , b u t t h a t p l a n f e l l t h r o u g h . It b e c a m e almost an obsession with m y u n c l e ; a n d on a s h o p p i n g list f o r his t r i p s to Sydney, t h e r e w o u l d figure a m o n g p r a c t i c a l t h i n g s like wool-presses or h a n d k e r c h i e f s : one male ostrich. B u t it was never located.

O n e day, a b o u t two years a f t e r m y uncle's p u r c h a s e of his f a r m and ostrich, I was e n j o y i n g a leisure h o u r in t h e S y d n e y B o t a n i c a l G a r d e n s , h a v i n g m y l u n c h on a s u n n y lawn a n d f e e d i n g m y pigeon f r i e n d s . A n old g a r d e n e r a n d I got i n t o conversation a b o u t t h e flowers a n d b i r d s . I c o n f i d e d t h a t I h a d a c a n a r y . H e said t h a t h e h a d k e p t ostriches . . .

It seems t h a t w h e n h e was y o u n g ( a n d t h a t was a long, long t i m e ago) h e was a p p r e n t i c e d to a m a n w h o got an idea of k e e p i n g ostriches, as a c o m m e r c i a l v e n t u r e — i t was t h e days of bustles a n d ostrich f e a t h e r s on S u n d a y h a t s .

T h e two m e n collected t h e i r ostriches a n d w e n t i n t o business on one of t h e Sydney H e a d s . (No p u n is h e r e i n t e n d e d , t h e b a r e f a c t b e i n g t h a t t h e f a r m was set u p on t h a t wild, rocky h e a d l a n d you see as y o u sail i n t o S y d n e y H a r b o u r . ) O n l y l a t e r , I said to m y s e l f : " Y o u h a v e h a d y o u r leg well p u l l e d . " B u t , at t h e t i m e , I listened

ABOVE THE CI A h o l i d a y , such as St. P a t r i c k ' s Day, was an " e v e n t " in t h e life of t h e T r a i n e e s * , f o r , a f t e r h e a r i n g Mass, we were f r e e to go w a l k i n g , or m a k e u p a p i c n i c to some resort out of t o w n , or just r e a d or rest. T h i s h o l i d a y , a g r o u p of us decided to walk out to M o u n t W a r r e n h e i p , t h e most p r o m i n e n t f e a t u r e in any l a n d s c a p e of B a l l a r a t . It was a b e a u t i f u l fine day, cool a n d b r a c i n g , a n d a f t e r crossing t h e old Lee River, c o n v e r t e d at this p o i n t into a s t o r m - w a t e r c h a n n e l , we c a m e to B a l l a r a t East, a n d soon f o u n d ourselves well out of t h e city, with W a r r e n h e i p t o w e r i n g u p b e f o r e us.

It was h e r e t h a t some of t h e p a r t y m u s t h a v e t u r n e d b a c k , a n d t h e r e m a i n i n g tourists b r o k e u p into s m a l l groups, s a u n t e r i n g a l o n g as t h e spirit m o v e d t h e m .

W e were c o m i n g close to t h e foot of t h e m o u n t a i n now, a n d it seemed to b r e a k u p into several spurs a n d r o u g h ravines, a n d did n o t look as s m o o t h as w h e n viewed f r o m a distance. I t h i n k t h e r e were f o u r in o u r p a r t y at this stage, b u t , d e c i d i n g to c l i m b a bit h i g h e r , a n d s t o p p i n g to t a k e b r e a t h , I f o u n d m y c o m p a n i o n , Lucy Coffy, t h e only girl in sight! W e agreed t o go on, m a k i n g o u r own t r a c k , as we did not k n o w if t h e r e was a b e a t e n t r a c k or recognised way u p t h e mountain.

Struggling t h r o u g h t h e s t u n t e d g r o w t h , we h a d t h e h e a r t of explorers, a n d d e t e r m i n e d to r e a c h t h e s u m m i t ol the mountain.

W e t h o u g h t it m u s t be r a i n i n g , as we were getting wet, and could h a r d l y see w h e r e we were p u t t i n g our f e e t ! I was just b e g i n n i n g to w o n d e r a b o u t o u r position w h e n , a f t e r a f e w m o r e y a r d s , it seemed to

to t h e g a r d e n e r ' s story as a sober r e l a t i o n of fact.

A n d I still t h i n k it was t r u e . . . well, c l i m a t i c c o n d i t i o n s d r o v e t h e ostrich f a r m e r s f r o m N o r t h H e a d ; a n d o u t west t h e y went, b i r d s a n d all, to a spot a b o u t t w e n t y miles f r o m t h e t o w n t h a t served m y uncle's f a r m . A f t e r some t i m e , o s t r i c h f e a t h e r s fell f r o m f a s h i o n - f a v o u r ; t h e f e a t h e r f a r m e r s w e n t bankrupt, leaving t h e ostriches to f e n d for themselves.

This they did quite well; but with t h e passing of t h e years o n l y one ostrich was l e f t .

H o w old m u s t t h i s b i r d h a v e b e e n ?

T h e oldest i n h a b i t a n t s of t h e t o w n , w h e n q u e s t i o n e d b y m y uncle, f a i n t l y r e m e m b e r e d t h a t in t h e i r y o u t h t h e r e h a d b e e n an o s t r i c h f a r m ! H o w long do ostriches live?

A n d h o w l o n g do t h e y r e m e m b e r ?

The ostrich going on b e n d e d k n e e s to m y cousin was only c a r r y i n g out t r a i n i n g r u l e s instilled i n t o it in t h e d i m past, w h e n it was t a u g h t to k n e e l to h a v e its tail f e a t h e r s p u l l e d out easily a n d painlessly. T h i s ostrich h a d n o t b e e n seen b y h u m a n s f o r a b o u t t w e n t y years. 0 well t r a i n e d a n d ageless O s t r i c h !

—B.A. (Past Pupil, Kirribilli.)

OS — ON FOOT clear, a n d Lucy p o i n t e d to t h e strange f o r m a t i o n of t h e g r o u n d on w h i c h we w e r e s t a n d i n g . I t looked like an e n o r m o u s h o l l o w s t u m p of a tree, or m o u t h of an extinct v o l c a n o ! " W e w e r e at t h e t o p of t h e m o u n t a i n ! " a n d l o o k i n g r o u n d f r o m t h e s m a l l space on w h i c h we were s t a n d i n g , I was filled w i t h awe, almost f e a r , to gaze at a billowing mass of cloud as f a r as t h e eye c o u l d see in every d i r e c t i o n . E t h e r e a l , and with t h e sun s h i n i n g 011 t h e m ! " W a s it o u r e a r t h - b o u n d n a t u r e " t h a t m a d e us r e t r a c e o u r steps h u r r i e d l y t h r o u g h d a m p n e s s , w h i c h was t h e cloud, a n d feeling r a t h e r t h a n seeing o u r way " d o w n to earth again!"

T h e f e w girls w h o h a d b e e n p i c n i c k i n g at t h e foot of t h e m o u n t a i n were getting r e a d y f o r h o m e , a n d seeing a d r a y on t h e t r a c k going t h e i r way, some of t h e m asked t h e d r i v e r f o r a l i f t ! T h e r e was not a soul on t h e r o a d , a n d all d r o p p e d off very discreetly b e f o r e r e a c h i n g civilisation, leaving t h e p e n n i e s t h e y h a d collected in t h e b a c k of t h e d r a y — j i n g l i n g into t h e distance. . . .

W h i l e b r i n g i n g hack to m i n d t h e sight of t h a t limitless cloud, so a w e - i n s p i r i n g t h e n , I h a v e realised t h e c o u r a g e of o u r y o u n g sons a n d b r o t h e r s , w h o , overc o m i n g h u m a n f e a r , flew t h e i r f r a i l c r a f t t h r o u g h cloud a n d s t o r m a n d d a r k n e s s of t h e n i g h t ! in t h e i r recent epic flights f o r F r e e d o m .

MADGE DONNELLAN

(JENNINGS),

Past Pupil, Dawson Street. *Students at the Teachers' Training College, Loreto Convent, Dawson Street, in 1898.

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REFUGEES IN EUROPE Since m y r e t u r n to A u s t r a l i a in r e c e n t m o n t h s a f t e r an absence o f — w i t h one short b r e a k — o v e r six years, I h a v e been, of course, v e r y a w a r e of t h e i m m e n s e increase in t h e n u m b e r of f o r e i g n - b o r n p e o p l e in o u r m i d s t a n d of t h e c o l o u r f u l i m p a c t t h a t t h e y are fast m a k i n g on o u r p a t t e r n of life.

T h i s c h a n g e in t h e c o m p o s i t i o n of o u r p o p u l a t i o n did n o t c o m e asl a s u r p r i s e to m e : 011 t h e c o n t r a r y , it was s o m e t h i n g w h i c h I was very m u c h l o o k i n g f o r w a r d t o seeing because, in p a r t , I h a v e b e e n a m o n g those r e s p o n s i b l e f o r it.

It was t h e r e f o r e w i t h c o n s i d e r a b l e i n t e r e s t t h a t I b e g a n to look a r o u n d a f t e r m y r e t u r n to see in w h a t ways t h e p r e s e n c e of large n u m b e r s of f o r e i g n - b o r n m i g r a n t s was m a k i n g itself most obviously f e l t in A u s t r a l i a a n d to try to e v a l u a t e t h e e x t e n t to w h i c h t h e m i g r a n t s were b e g i n n i n g to feel at h o m e h e r e .

T h i s special interest on m y p a r t in t h i s whole q u e s t i o n of f o r e i g n i m m i g r a t i o n is d u e to t h e fact t h a t , ever since 1945—since t h e e n d of t h e w a r t h a t is—I h a v e b e e n w o r k i n g in E u r o p e w i t h D i s p l a c e d P e r s o n s a n d W a r R e f u g e e s , some 200,000 of w h o m are n o w settled h e r e in A u s t r a l i a .

I have known these p e o p l e a n d t h e i r k i n since t h e days i m m e d i a t e l y f o l l o w i n g t h e cessation of hostilities in E u r o p e w h e n t h e y w e r e first g a t h e r e d t o g e t h e r i n t o c a m p s a n d shelters u n d e r t h e p r o t e c t i o n of U N R R A — t h e U n i t e d N a t i o n s Relief a n d R e h a b i l i t a t i o n A d m i n i s t r a t i o n .

T o g e t h e r w i t h o t h e r A u s t r a l i a n s a n d w i t h persons of m a n y n a t i o n a l i t i e s — B r i t i s h , F r e n c h , Dutch, Belgian, A m e r i c a n , C a n a d i a n , Brazilian, Irish, C o l o m b i a n , N o r w e g i a n , D a n i s h , Swedish, Swiss— I w o r k e d w i t h U N R R A a n d l a t e r with I R O , t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l R e f u g e e O r g a n i z a t i o n , f r o m 1945 till t h e e n d of 1951, looking a f t e r t h e h u n d r e d s of t h o u s a n d s of R e f u g e e s a n d Displaced P e r s o n s w h o w e r e f o u n d scattered t h r o u g h o u t G e r m a n y , Austria a n d I t a l y at t h e e n d of t h e w a r .

Such an e x p e r i e n c e is not easily f o r g o t t e n .

For sheer a b s o r b i n g interest, it was an e x p e r i e n c e t h a t I could not h o p e to h a v e r e p e a t e d in m y l i f e t i m e .

Because of w h a t it r e p r e s e n t e d in h u m a n suffering, f r u s t r a t i o n , a n d even d e g r a d a t i o n to those w h o m t h e h o r r o r s of w a r r e n d e r e d homeless, d e s t i t u t e a n d o f t e n b e r e f t of f a m i l y a n d all close f r i e n d s , it was an e x p e r i e n c e t h a t I h o p e never will be r e p e a t d in any lifetime.

THE TASK OF UNRRA W a r s h a v e always m a d e r e f u g e e s . T h i s last w a r l e f t in its w a k e m o r e t h a n eight m i l l i o n u p r o o t e d d i s p l a c e d p e r s o n s — v i c t i m s of f o r c e d l a b o u r a n d survivors of c o n c e n t r a t i o n c a m p s .

T h e task of c a r i n g f o r these persons, f e e d i n g , c l o t h i n g and s h e l t e r i n g t h e m , p r o v i d i n g m e d i c a l care f o r t h e m , e d u c a t i n g t h e y o u n g a n d , to t h e extent t h a t it was possible, p r o v i d i n g facilities f o r w o r k or f o r vocational t r a i n i n g f o r t h e o l d e r g r o u p , this task was assumed by t h e u n i t e d N a t i o n s w h o c r e a t e d f o r t h e p u r p o s e t h e special o r g a n i s a t i o n k n o w n as U N R R A.

U N R R A was o n l y set u p to b e a t e m p o r a r y o r g a n i s a t i o n to m e e t a n e m e r g e n c y . T h e p r o b l e m s arising f r o m t h e p r e s e n c e in c o u n t r i e s o t h e r t h a n t h e i r own of h u n d r e d s of t h o u s a n d s — i n f a c t , millions—of h o m e l e s s a n d d e s t i t u t e p e r s o n s w o u l d , it was believed, solve themselves in t h e course of t i m e — i n o n e or two y e a r s p e r h a p s — w h e n those p e r s o n s r e t u r n e d to t h e i r h o m e l a n d s a n d were r e a b s o r b e d i n t o t h e e c o n o m i e s of t h e i r own c o u n t r i e s .

M o r e t h a n five m i l l i o n p e o p l e d i d i n d e e d r e t u r n to t h e i r own c o u n t r i e s in t h e first year or so a f t e r t h e w a r e n d e d . U n f o r t u n a t e l y , t h e r e still r e m a i n e d some h u n d r e d s of t h o u s a n d s who, f o r v a r i o u s reasons, m a i n l y f e a r of p o l i t i c a l p e r s e c u t i o n , were u n a b l e to return to their homelands and for whom continued c a r e a n d p r o t e c t i o n h a d to b e p r o v i d e d .

T h r o u g h o u t 1946 a n d into 1947, U N R R A c o n t i n u e d its task of l o o k i n g a f t e r t h i s g r o u p of r e f u g e e s .

Their nationalities comprised chiefly Latvians, L i t h u a n i a n s , Poles, Yugoslavs, U k r a i n i a n s , as well as J e w i s h of m a n y countries.

T h e y were h o u s e d in c a m p s , these b e i n g f o r t h e m o s t p a r t disused A r m y a n d A i r F o r c e (ex-eneiny) b a r r a c k s , r a n g i n g f r o m t h e p o o r e s t t y p e of w o o d e n h u t to very good b r i c k a n d c o n c r e t e s t r u c t u r e s . B u t even t h e very best t y p e of c a m p is t o t a l l y u n s u i t e d to t h e d e m a n d s of n o r m a l f a m i l y Jiving.

Most of t h e rooms, originally i n t e n d e d as d o r m i t o r i e s , classrooms, or r e c r e a t i o n r o o m s f o r large n u m b e r s of soldiers, or as a d m i n i s t r a t i v e offices, were f a r too l a r g e even f o r one f a m i l y u n i t , w i t h t h e r e s u l t t h a t m a n y f a m i l i e s w e r e o f t e n f o r c e d to s h a r e a r o o m . I h a v e k n o w n as m a n y as twelve f a m i l i e s h a v i n g to s h a r e one r o o m .

Such c o n d i t i o n s were, of course, d e p l o r a b l e , a n d , as soon as possible, efforts w e r e m a d e to i m p r o v e t h e m . I m p r o v i n g t h e g e n e r a l p h y s i c a l c o n d i t i o n s in t h e c a m p s was, i n d e e d , one of t h e m a i n ways in w h i c h w c r k was p r o v i d e d f o r t h e i n m a t e s .

UNRRA recognised f r o m t h e b e g i n n i n g t h e evil effects of idleness, a n d U N R R A officials used all t h e i r i n g e n u i t y to i n i t i a t e w o r k p r o j e c t s in o r d e r to counteract demoralisation.

D.P.'s w r ere e m p l o y e d in t h e C a m p Office in a d m i n i s t r a t i v e p o s i t i o n s ; D.P. doctors and n u r s e s staffed t h e c a m p hospitals a n d sick b a y s ; D.P. t e a c h e r s t a u g h t t h e c h i l d r e n ; e a c h c a m p h a d its own police f o r c e a n d fire b r i g a d e a n d wood-cutting t e a m . F e e d i n g , at first, was d o n e on a c o m m u n a l basis b y a staff of D.P. cooks a n d k i t c h e n w o r k e r s , a n d t h e r e were s q u a d s of c a m p cleaners.

In addition, carpentry, shoe-making, l e a t h e r - w o r k , tailoring, electrical w o r k and p l u m b i n g , a n d o t h e r t r a d e s w e r e e n c o u r a g e d b y t h e setting u p of special w o r k s h o p s .

As t i m e went on and life, even in w a r - t o r n E u r o p e , b e c a m e m o r e n o r m a l , m o r e a m b i t i o u s p r o j e c t s w e r e u n d e r t a k e n a n d excellent v o c a t i o n a l t r a i n i n g schools were set u p .

All this, however, was of s e c o n d a r y i m p o r t a n c e .

T h e U n i t e d N a t i o n s ' first concern was to find a p e r m a n e n t s a t i s f a c t o r y solution to t h e whole r e f u g e e

LOR p r o b l e m . W h a t was to be t h e u l t i m a t e l a t e of all thes-e p e r s o n s ? f t was obvious t h a t m e r e l y to k e e p t h e m living on indefinitely in c a m p s , in c o u n t r i e s w h e r e t h e y h a d f o r m e r l y been slave w o r k e r s a n d w h e r e t h e y could n e i t h e r claim, n o r h o p e f o r political p r o t e c t i o n , was no solution.

Time and m o n e y were r u n n i n g out b u t the r e f u g e e s were still there. E m i g r a t i o n seemed to be t h e only answer.

UNRRA GIVES PLACE TO IRO H a p p i l y f o r the w o r l d at large, a n d in p a r t i c u l a r f o r t h e r e f u g e e s c o n c e r n e d , this state of affairs coincided w i t h a r e c o g n i t i o n on t h e p a r t of several of t h e w o r l d ' s relatively f e w still u n d e r p o p u l a t e d c o u n t r i e s t h a t t h e i r lack of p o p u l a t i o n was a real d a n g e r and t h a t t h e y m u s t m a k e serious and i m m e d i a t e efforts to do s o m e t h i n g a b o u t it. T h e s e countries, chief of w h i c h were A u s t r a l i a , N e w Z e a l a n d , C a n a d a , B r a z i l a n d a n u m b e r of o t h e r S o u t h A m e r i c a n countries, also began to realise t h a t a p a r t f r o m t h e i r d e f e n c e needs, t h e i r a g r i c u l t u r a l , i n d u s t r i a l a n d c o m m e r c i a l d e v e l o p m e n t was b e i n g seriously r e t a r d e d t h r o u g h lack of l a b o u r . . . At t h e s a m e t i m e o t h e r c o u n t r i e s , such as t h e U n i t e d K i n g d o m , F r a n c e a n d B e l g i u m , a n d even the U n i t e d States, were f i n d i n g t h a t , t h o u g h not in n e e d of a p e r m a n e n t increase in p o p u l a t i o n , t h e i r post-war r e c o n s t r u c t i o n and r e t u r n to peace-time e c o n o m y was b e i n g c o n s i d e r a b l y h a m p e r e d by a s h o r t a g e of special k i n d s of l a b o u r . A b o u t this t i m e , mid-1947, U N R R A was b r o u g h t to a close d u e to the fact t h a t t h e c h a r t e r u n d e r w h i c h it o p e r a t e d was not sufficiently w i d e to p e r m i t it to t a k e on f u n c t i o n s of a b r o a d e r n a t u r e . It was succeeded by I R O , t h e International Refugee Organisation, and the main task of t h e n e w o r g a n i s a t i o n q u i c k l y b e c a m e t h a t of arranging for the emigration f r o m Germany, Austria a n d I t a l y to o t h e r l a n d s of t h e vast n u m b e r s of r e f u g e e s a n d displaced persons f o r w h o m care a n d p r o t e c t i o n was still b e i n g p r o v i d e d .

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of 1947 still f a c e d a seemingly hopeless f u t u r e h a d f o u n d a new h o m e l a n d . H e a d i n g t h e list of " r e c e i v i n g " c o u n t r i e s is t h e U n i t e d States w h i c h h a s a d m i t t e d over 300,000 f o r m e r D.P.'s.

Second in a c t u a l n u m b e r s — b u t f a r a n d away in t h e lead in p r o p o r t i o n to its p o p u l a t i o n — i s A u s t r a l i a , w h i c h h a s given r e f u g e a n d t h e c h a n c e of a n e w life to over 200,000. Close b e h i n d c o m e C a n a d a , I s r a e l a n d t h e U n i t e d K i n g d o m a n d Brazil.

T h i s , briefly, is t h e story b e h i n d t h e m a j o r i t y of t h e f o r e i g n m i g r a n t s you see a r o u n d you to-day. It is a sad story a n d yet a w o n d e r f u l l y i n s p i r i n g o n e f o r it proves t h a t " t h e q u a l i t y of m e r c y " is still not "strained."

MIGRATION STREAM

As A u s t r a l i a n s we h a v e reason to be p r o u d of o u r p a r t in it. H o w e v e r , t h e r e is still one side of t h e story t h a t has no r e d e e m i n g aspect. T h i s concerns t h e u n h a p p y g r o u p of persons w h o , f o r v a r i o u s reasons, chief of w h i c h is ill-health or some p h y s i c a l h a n d i c a p , h a v e n o t yet b e e n a b l e to e m i g r a t e . V e r y few c o u n t r i e s h a v e been g e n e r o u s e n o u g h to offer to a d m i t even a small p r o p o r t i o n of these. TRO h a d h o p e d a n d m a d e n o b l e efforts to p e r s u a d e all t h e c o u n t r i e s of t h e U n i t e d N a t i o n s to t a k e t h e i r " f a i r i-hare" of these u n w a n t e d souls, a s h a r e p r o p o r t i o n a t e to t h e i r own p o p u l a t i o n , b u t these efforts d i d n o t meet w i t h t h e success they deserved. O u t s t a n d i n g l y g e n e r o u s in this respect was N o r w a y . Sweden a n d S w i t z e r l a n d also p r o v e d by t h e i r actions t h a t t h e r e p u t a t i o n w h i c h each e n j o y s for h u m a n i t a r i a n i s m is r i c h l y m e r i t e d . T o d a t e A u s t r a l i a h a s not f e l t t h a t it could r u n t h e risk of liberalising its h e a l t h requirements where migrants are concerned, p r o b a b l y f o r f e a r of j e o p a r d i s i n g its whole i m m i g r a t i o n p r o g r a m m e . H o w e v e r , p e r h a p s in t h e f u t u r e , as o u r t o l e r a n c e a n d u n d e r s t a n d i n g of p e o p l e develops, we m a y yet d e m o n s t r a t e to t h e world t h a t o u r c l a i m lo be a m o n g the w o r l d ' s most e n l i g h t e n e d a n d h u m a n e c o u n t r i e s is m o r e t h a n an e m p t y boast.

Keen competition commenced between the various c o u n t r i e s to attract m i g r a n t s a n d , w i t h i n f o u r years, n e a r l y two million p e r s o n s w h o in t h e early p a r t

Sydney University.

CONNY MOFFIT, B.A., Dip. Soc. Stud.

(Past Pupil, Claremont.^

NEWS OF CAVENDISH B New Arrivals: C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to t h e f o l l o w i n g on t h e b i r t h of a c h i l d — E l a i n e B r o a d ( O ' M a r a ) ; W i n i f r e d H a w k i n s (Leslie) ; B a r b a r a Cottee (Murp h y ) ; J o a n Crosby ( B a r r y ) ; Beverley S h a n a h a n ( F e l l i n g ) ; L a n n a h Sweeney ( M a c r o s s a n ) .

Marriages: H e l e n C l e a r v to Mr. Rogers; B e t t y H o u s t o n to Flt.-Lt. R o s e n b e r g ; J a n e R h o d e s to Mr. P a r m e n t i e r ; P a u l a W e b b to M r . L o v e ; Cecily W e b b to Dr. D o n o g h u e ; L o r e t o D o n o g h u e to Dr. McCaff e r t y ; H e l e n Wilson to Mr. P o i d e v i n ; P a u l a Murp h y to Mr. C h a n d l e r .

D (BRISBANE) OLD GIRLS Graduates (1951): U n i v e r s i t y of Q u e e n s l a n d : Denise L a h z a n d A n n Staley ( P h y s i o t h e r a p y ) . Denise c a m e first in h e r y e a r t h r o u g h o u t t h e course.

In Memoriam: W e were all shocked to h e a r of ihe c o m p a r a t i v e l y s u d d e n d e a t h of D i a n a C r o t h e r s (aged 1 7 ) , in J u n e , 1951. W e offer o u r sincere s y m p a t h y to h e r p a r e n t s , Mr. a n d Mrs. R. Crothers.

Omissions: W e regret any omissions f r o m t h e lists.

It is not easy to k e e p in t o u c h w i t h all past p u p i l s unless t h e y themselves send news of t h e i r doings.

PAST PUPIL (Cavendish Road).

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ROMAN SCENES On t h e feast of Saint Agnes we visited h e r c h u r c h in Via N o m e n t a n a . T o r e a c h it we h a d to go t h r o u g h a house, across a c o u r t y a r d t h e n d o w n a flight of r o u g h l y - h e w n steps till we c a m e i n t o t h e c h u r c h itself w h i c h h a s s u n k b e l o w t h e g r o u n d over t h e ages.

It is a lovely little c h u r c h w i t h frescoes s e p a r a t e d by l a c e w o r k in gold. At t h r e e o'clock we all took l i g h t e d candles a n d went d o w n into t h e c a t a c o m b s , saying t h e r o s a r y as we w a l k e d along, a n d finally c a m e to t h e c r y p t of Saint Agnes. As it was h e r feast d a y h e r coffin'was d i s p l a y e d a n d beside it was a p h i a l c o n t a i n i n g h e r blood. A f t e r t h a t we all r e t u r n e d to t h e c h u r c h f o r B e n e d i c t i o n .

The a l t a r is very t i n y a n d of w h i t e m a r b l e . Above t h e crucifix t h e r e is a g r a c e f u l l y a n d s i m p l y carved s t a t u e of t h e saint.

O n C a n d l e m a s d a y we again saw t h e H o l y F a t h e r at a n a u d i e n c e in w h i c h r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m t h e d i f f e r e n t Colleges in R o m e p r e s e n t e d h i m w i t h a blessed c a n d l e . I d i d not k n o w -till t h e n t h a t t h e r e w e r e so m a n y d i f f e r e n t o r d e r s of priests, a n d yet only half of t h e m were r e p r e s e n t e d .

At twelve o'clock we all k n e l t down a n d a n s w e r e d t h e Angelus w h i c h was given out by t h e H o l y Father—a memorable experience.

W e went to t h e C h u r c h of Saint A n d r e a on t h e 11th of F e b r u a r y a n d w e r e s u r p r i s e d to find c h i l d r e n f r o m all t h e embassies in R o m e assembled t h e r e . Some of t h e m gave s e r m o n s a n d those t h a t d i d n o t s p e a k , sang. T h e i r voices were b e a u t i f u l .

T h e y were f r o m every n a t i o n in t h e w o r l d and some were dressed in t h e i r n a t i o n a l costumes. T h e c h o i r of P r o p a g a n d a College sang a n d in it also were r e s p r e s e n t a t i v e s of every n a t i o n .

W e visited t h e two houses of t h e LB.V.M. at Via N o m e n t a n a a n d Castel G a n d a l f o .

W e received a w a r m welcome a n d spent very p l e a s a n t days at each.

T h e r e is always t h e same f e e l i n g of w e l c o m e at every LB.V.M. h o u s e we visit, n o t m a t t e r in w h a t p a r t of t h e w o r l d .

Also we visited t h e Colosseum — a magnificent s t r u c t u r e w i t h m i g h t y b r i c k walls a n d t h o u s a n d s of exits. W e were t o l d t h a t 87,000 p e o p l e could d e p a r t f r o m it in a b o u t t e n m i n u t e s .

T h e r e are secret passages l e a d i n g t o t h e c a t a c o m b s w h e r e the C h r i s t i a n s used to t a k e t h e bodies of t h e m a r t y r s .

R i g h t in t h e h e a r t of t h e Colosseum t h e r e is a lovely little c h a p e l , w h e r e t h e H o l y F a t h e r says Mass every y e a r in h o n o u r of t h e m a r t y r s w h o shed t h e i r b l o o d f o r Christ t h e r e .

F a t h e r F i t z g e r a l d , O.P., showed us over Saint C l e m e n t ' s , t h e D o m i n i c a n c h u r c h h e r e . It h a s f o u r levels. O n e is a basilica b u i l t in t h e second c e n t u r y a n d c o n t a i n i n g relics of Saint C l e m e n t a n d Saint I g n a t i u s of A n t i o c h . A n o t h e r level b u i l t in t h e f o u r t h c e n t u r y c o n t a i n s frescoes of O u r L o r d , O u r L a d y a n d t h e Saints. T h e y are very f a d e d b u t t h e y h e l p e d

greatly w h e n e x p e r t s were collecting evidence b e f o r e t h e D o g m a of t h e A s s u m p t i o n was defined.

The r e m a i n s of Saint Cyril a n d Saint M e t h o d i u s are h e r e too, b u t t h e y are not sure of t h e exact p l a c e .

O n e d a y we went t h r o u g h t h e V a t i c a n T r e a s u r e s .

T h e Sistine C h a p e l is m a r v e l l o u s . I lay b a c k f o r an h o u r a n d a half a n d gazed at it. W e saw t h e Sala Sistina too.

I t h a s a w o n d e r f u l collection of illuminated books—the colours are beautiful.

P a i n t e d c e n t u r i e s ago, t h e y a p p e a r as if t h e y were p a i n t e d y e s t e r d a y . T o d e s c r i b e e v e r y t h i n g else in t h e V a t i c a n would t a k e m e h o u r s , but t h e art, t h e sculpture, the museum and the Raphael rooms are like t h i n g s of a n o t h e r world.

F a t h e r P. Kelly, S.J., showed us d o w n t h e c a t a c o m b s of Saint Priscilla.

T h e Greek chapel t h e r e was b u i l t b y t h e C h r i s t i a n s in t h e second c e n t u r y a n d c o n t a i n s t h e first k n o w n p i c t u r e of t h e Mass. Also t h e r e a i e t o m b s w h i c h h a v e been l e f t sealed, a n d t h e y contain bodies of m a r t y r s a n d o t h e r early christians.

W e recognized some m a r t y r s b y t h e p a l m of m a r t y r d o m on t h e i r tombs.

The c a t a c o m b s are very f a s c i n a t i n g w i t h t h e i r w i n d i n g passages l e a d i n g in all directions.

R e c e n t l y we h a d a most w o n d e r f u l experience.

T h e P a p a l T r e a s u r y is o p e n e d only a b o u t f o u r times a y e a r a n d we h a p p e n e d to arrive at Saint P e t e r ' s on one of these days. It is s i m p l y magnificent. T h e r e are v e s t m e n t s w o r k e d in p u r e gold, a most w o n d e r f u l collection of j e m - s t u d d e d chalices—one p a r t i c u l a r l y took m y f a n c y as it was carved f r o m a m b e r — a n d m o n s t r a n c e s , one of w h i c h I am sure would t a k e ten m e n to l i f t . T h e p a p a l crown, w o r n only on special occasions, c o n t a i n s i m m e n s e jewels of all colours, a n d each tier is o u t l i n e d w i t h pearls. • A c c i d e n t a l l y , on t h e 9th of M a r c h , we c a m e u p o n a convent w h i c h is only o p e n e d once a year.

It belongs t o t h e Saint F r a n c e s of R o m e n u n s , and c o n t a i n s t h e w e d d i n g veil of Saint F r a n c e s , also t h e p e n w i t h w h i c h t h e angel wrote.

Mother Mary W a r d took r e f u g e in this convent f o r some time, we learnt.

W e saw t h e c h u r c h of Santa Cecilia in t h e T r a n s T i b e r region of t h e city. I n this c h u r c h is a very u n u s u a l o r g a n w i t h a r i c h a n d beautiful 1 tone. T h e A l t a r of t h e Blessed S a c r a m e n t is a d o r n e d w i t h mosaics—it is r e a l l y exquisite.

W e a r e leaving R o m e soon a f t e r E a s t e r , h a v i n g s p e n t f o u r w o n d e r f u l m o n t h s h e r e . W e h o p e to visit o t h e r f a m o u s cities of E u r o p e , b u t feel sure t h a t n o o t h e r city c a n possibly rival t h e g r a n d e u r a n d h i s t o r i c a l a n d religious interest of R o m e . * .Extracts from letters, 1952.

VALERIE BROWNE (Past Pupil, Kirribilli.)

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ST NOTES Congratulations: Since J u n e , 1951, t h e f o l l o w i n g m a r r i a g e s h a v e t a k e n p l a c e : J o a n D o h e r t y to Mr. J. C h a n e y ; B e t t y K e r r i g a n to M r . D. K i r c h e r ; M a r y R i c k e t t s to Mr. J. M c l n e r n e y ; Moya B r a s i l to Dr. J. B r a s i l ; G a y P u r c e l l to Mr. L. P l a s t o ; Colleen Frost to Lt. P . W i l s o n ; M a r g a r e t C o n n e l l e y to Mr. J. G r e y ; F r a n c i s R u t l e d g e to Mr. Reg. B o w l e r ; H e l e n D e a k i n to Mr. J. H a n c o c k ; M a u r e e n G o r m a n to M r .

J. R u t h e r f o r d ; C a r o l P u r c e l l to Lt. P . G o l d r i c k .

M. Ricketts, F . R u t l e d g e a n d M. G o r m a n h a d t h e blessings of N u p t i a l Mass.

Congratulations to t h e f o l l o w i n g h a p p y p a r e n t s a n d b a b i e s : Mr. a n d Mrs. J. de T e l e g a (R. Abotom e y ) , son (second c h i l d ) ; Mr. a n d Mrs. A. Monticone (M. T i g h e ) , a d a u g h t e r (second c h i l d ) ; Mrs. C. G e a r i n (M. W o o d s ) , a son ( t h i r d c h i l d ) ; Dr. a n d Mrs. J. M c M a h o n ( M a r i e F a g a n ) , a son ( f o u r t h c h i l d ) ; M r . a n d Mrs. D. K i r c h e r ( B e t t y K e r r i g a n ) , a son; Mr. a n d Mrs. G. S h e r i d a n (L. V e e c h ) , a son (second c h i l d ) ; Mr. a n d Mrs. A. Inglis (M. Oxenh a i n ) , a son (second c h i l d ) ; Mr. a n d Mrs. L. H a n sen (B. D o w d e n ) , a s o n ; Mr. a n d Mrs. J. Muston (B. J o h n s o n ) , a son (second c h i l d ) ; Mr. a n d Mrs. M. Cotter (M. M c G r a t h ) , a son (second c h i l d ) ; Mr. a n d Mrs. R. F a g a n (C. B y r n e s ) , a son ( t h i r d c h i l d ) .

B e r n a H a n s e n ( D o w d e n ) is at p r e s e n t t h e successful p r o d u c e r f o r t h e D r a m a t i c Society at O r a n g e (N.S.W.).

She also p r o d u c e d t h e w i n n i n g p l a y at t h e B a t h u r s t E i s t e d f o d d last year.

Her training with t h e Genesian Players, Sydney, h a s p r o v e d fruitful.

D e i r d r e Gibbes, J o a n K e a s t a n d M a r g a r e t G r e y (Connelley).

O t h e r s living, p r o b a b l y only f o r a t i m e , a b r o a d a r e : J a c q u e l i n e T u l l y , in S o u t h A f r i c a , B e r y l K e r r i g a n , in W a s h i n g t o n , J o a n C h a n e y ( D o h e r t y ) , in R a b a u l , M a r g a r e t B l a k e y , in N e w Z e a l a n d . T h e r e are so m a n y t r a v e l l i n g to a n d f r o m E u r o p e t h a t we lack space f o r t h e i r n a m e s .

We congratulate Anne Ryan, Pat O'Donoghue, M a r y R u m b l e , D i a n e H e n n e s s y , E v e l y n Rose a n d Lola E a s t h e r on passing" t h e i r N u r s i n g F i n a l s f o r t h e A.T.N.A. W e h e a r good r e p o r t s of all of t h e m .

T h e r e is a long list of Old Girls w h o h a v e gone i n t o t h e business w o r l d , in b a n k s or o t h e r offices, b u t t h e y all find t i m e to k e e p in t o u c h w i t h t h e i r old school.

W e w e r e pleased t o see t h e largest c r o w d f o r some years at t h e R e u n i o n last F e b r u a r y . T h e P r i x d ' H o n n c u r prizes, d o n a t e d b y t h e O l d Girls w e r e won b y : 1st Division, J e n n i f e r C a m e r o n ; 2nd Division, A n n e t t e C u r r a n ; 3rd Division, L i n d s a y Wolff.

W e offer sincere s y m p a t h y t o : Alicia W a d s w o r t h ( W h i t e ) on t h e d e a t h of h e r m o t h e r ; J o a n Collins, on t h e d e a t h of h e r f a t h e r ; K a t h C o o l a h a n (Hasel e r ) , on t h e d e a t h of h e r m o t h e r ; M a r i e O ' S h a n n a s s y ( M a d i g a n ) on t h e d e a t h of h e r h u s b a n d ; J e a n C h e s t e r ( B l a k e y ) , on t h e d e a t h of h e r i n f a n t s o n ; t h e f a t h e r and sisters of M a r y R o w e , w h o died a f t e r a f e w days of illness ( p o l i o m y e l i t i s ) , e a r l y t h i s y e a r . M a y t h e souls of all deceased L o r e t o girls a n d t h e i r f r i e n d s rest in p e a c e .

MONICA COTTER.

At the University: P h i l i p p a O ' L e a r y (second y e a r Arts) ; J e n n i f e r C a m e r o n (first y e a r A g r i c u l t u r a l S c i e n c e ) ; Maftreen B l a k e (first, A r t s ) . T h r e e girls g r a d u a t e d in P h y s i o t h e r a p y , a n d are now in positions at h o s p i t a l s : M a r g a r e t Carew (St. V i n c e n t ' s ) , Mary McAuliffe (Sydney), Veronica Feain (Repat., Concord). Joy Foley and Anne Hickey graduated in Speech T h e r a p y . J o y is on t h e staff at t h e Spastic C e n t r e , A n n e at t h e C h i l d r e n ' s H o s p i t a l . Doing t h e i r P h a r m a c y course are D i a n a M a d d e n , C l a r e R y a n , Colleen N a d e r , J u d i t h B a s h a , P a m G r a n t , Anne Duffy, and Valerie Checkland.

T h e Ball, w h i c h was h e l d t h i s y e a r at t h e e n d of F e b r u a r y , was again a t t e n d e d by over t h r e e h u n d r e d guests.

Ten were debutantes: Margaret C a r t e r , M a u r e e n B l a k e , C a r m e l D u f f y , D i a n a Madden, G w e n A u s b u r n , F r a n c e s P o l l a r d , J e a n Q u i n n , P a m Shaw a n d A n t o i n e t t e Allen. O t h e r " O l d G i r l s " just l e f t school a r e : J e n n i f e r C a m e r o n , S h i r l e y Callaghan, Isobel McLeod, Maureen Millar, P a t O'Brien, Jan Williams, and Ann Hill.

A m o n g o u r Old Girls living in E n g l a n d a r e : H e l e n H a n c o c k ( D e a k i n ) , J o a n Coates, P a t O ' R i o r d a n ,

We were glad to welcome back Eva M o r a n ( M a n n ) , w h o has b e e n living in E n g l a n d f o r over ten years.

She r e t u r n e d w i t h h e r son, P r o f e s s o r P . M o r a n , lately a p p o i n t e d Statistical Adviser at t h e N a t i o n a l University, C a n b e r r a .

Eva's sister, E s m e y B u r f i t t , is t h e f a i r y g o d m o t h e r of t h e J u n i o r School, w i t h h e r parcels of d e l i g h t f u l books f o r t h e i r l i b r a r y .

Eva Coffee, t h e devoted old f r i e n d of L o r e t o , d i e d shortly a f t e r a r r i v i n g in San F r a n c i s c o f r o m S y d n e y , some m o n t h s ago. R . I . P . On Miss Coffee's last visit to N o r m a n h u r s t in 1951 she was a c c o m p a n i e d b y ano t h e r loyal o l d L o r e t o s t u d e n t w h o m t h e n u n s w e r e glad to see. T h i s was Claire G a r v a n , w h o h a s lived a b r o a d f o r m a n y years. H e r w o r k w i t h exiled P o l e s in E n g l a n d was r e w a r d e d b y a d e c o r a t i o n f r o m t h e P o l i s h G o v e r n m e n t , s h o r t l y a f t e r t h e e n d of t h e 1939-1945 w a r .

W e also offer o u r s y m p a t h y t o Sheila K e l l y ( M a n n ) , C l a r e F i n l a y ( M a n n ) , a n d G w e n M a n n , on t h e d e a t h of t h e i r sister, G e r a l d i n e .

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OBITUARY MOTHER M. SCHOLASTIC A AND MOTHER M. COLUMBA, YOURELLE

f e c t i o n t h r o u g h o u t t h e i r lives, once t h e y were old e n o u g h t o a p p r e c i a t e h e r w o r t h . She, on h e r side, was most d e v o t e d to t h e m , e n j o y i n g t h e i r visits u n t i l a f e w m o n t h s b e f o r e she died. O u r s y m p a t h y — i n d e e d c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to t h e m f o r h a v i n g such an a u n t — g o e s to all those d e a r relatives.

May our d e a r Sister rest in peace.

T h e f a m i l y of Y o u r e l l e has h a d a long a n d h o n o u r a b l e c o n n e c t i o n w i t h o u r I n s t i t u t e in A u s t r a l i a , since M o t h e r M. X a v i e r Y o u r e l l e , t h e a u n t of o u r t w o deceased Sisters, a r r i v e d as o n e of t h e seven f o u n d a tion m e m b e r s of t h e I.B.V.M. H e r two nieces also c a m e f r o m R a t h f a r n h a m n o t m a n y years l a t e r .

M o t h e r C o l u m b a , w h o d i e d at N o r m a n h u r s t on t h e 25th J u n e , 1951, was t h e y o u n g e r of t h e two, a n d h e r visit t o D a w s o n Street Convent on t h e occasion of h e r sister's golden j u b i l e e in 1946 was a j o y f u l e x p e r i e n c e f o r her.. She c e l e b r a t e d h e r own J u b i l e e in 1950.

N e a r l y all h e r religious lif was s p e n t in N o r m a n h u r s t , w h e r e she was a m u c h - l o v e d n u n . W e f e l t b e r e f t a f t e r h e r s u d d e n d e a t h , a n d f o u n d it h a r d to believe that we would no longer enjoy her cheerful, unobtrusive little acts of c h a r i t y . H e r years at school in G e r m a n y , at A l t o e t t i n g , a n d at t h e A r t School in D r e s d e n , c u l t i v a t e d h e r n a t u r a l artistic gifts. Generations of girls at N o r m a n h u r s t owe h e r a d e b t , n o t only f o r t h e i r lessons in art, b u t f o r h e r gentle courtesy.

W h e n M o t h e r Scholastica d i e d a f e w m o n t h s later, on t h e 27th D e c e m b e r , we f e l t t h a t h e r t e n d e r h e a r t e d little sister h a d seen t h a t she was sent f o r , to c o m e H o m e . T h i s f e e l i n g was intensified w h e n news c a m e f r o m N o r w a y of t h e d e a t h of t h e i r b r o t h e r , w h o m m a n y A u s t r a l i a n s m e t in Oslo of l a t e years. M o t h e r C o l u m b a h a d g a t h e r e d in t h e Y o u r elles. . . . H e r sister d i e d in Dawson Street, w h e r e she spent all t h e l a t t e r years of h e r long life.

For m a n y years b e f o r e h e r d e a t h she suffered m u c h f r o m h e r f a i l i n g eyesight. L o n g b e f o r e t h e e n d she was almost c o m p l e t e l y b l i n d . B u t m a n y old L o r e t o girls, a n d m e n , too, will r e m e m b e r t h e p e r f e c t little t e a c h e r of t h e i r j u n i o r school days. Like h e r sister, she h a d t h e p e r f e c t m a n n e r s t h a t were t h e expression of h e r u p r i g h t a n d r e v e r e n t c h a r a c t e r . M a y t h e souls of t h e s e two d e a r n u n s find r e f r e s h m e n t a n d light in God's h e a v e n l y h o m e .

MOTHER M. PHILOMENA DOHERTY W i t h t h e passing of M o t h e r P h i l o m e n a we h a v e lost one of o u r e a r l y h e r o i c M o t h e r s . She died at M a r r y atville ( A d e l a i d e ) on 21st of M a r c h . A f t e r h o l d i n g t h e office of P r o v i n c i a l S u p e r i o r f o r f o u r years, she lived in r e t i r e m e n t at M a r r y a t v i l l e since 1947. H e r q u i e t , gentle m a n n e r r a d i a t e d a s t r e n g t h of c h a r a c t e r t h a t m a d e h e r a m u c h - l o v e d S u p e r i o r w h e n she h e l d t h a t office in n e a r l y every h o u s e in t h e province. I n 1935 s h e went to R a t h f a r n h a m as A u s t r a l i a n m e m b e r on t h e G e n e r a l Council, w h e r e she m a d e m a n y f r i e n d ships w i t h t h e I r i s h n u n s . T h e A u s t r a l i a n p r o v i n c e was v e r y glad to h a v e h e r h a c k in 1936. She was a strong l i n k w i t h t h e days of M o t h e r Gonzaga B a r r y a n d M o t h e r Stanislaus M u l h a l l , a n d p r o v i d e d a good deal of t h e m a t e r i a l f o r t h e i r b i o g r a p h i e s . It was M o t h e r P h i l o m e n a w h o asked t h a t t h e y should b e w r i t t e n a n d w h o e n c o u r a g e d a n d h e l p e d t h e a u t h o r in every way. I n e a c h H o u s e she h a s s p i r i t u a l c h i l d r e n w h o c h e r i s h h e r m e m o r y . M a y she rest in peace, w h e r e h e r a d o r i n g soul m a y e n j o y t h e l i f e of glory.

As h e r days r a n out, t h e d o m i n a t i n g t h o u g h t of every one of t h e m was t h e H o l y Mass.

MOTHER RITA NOLAN Past s t u d e n t s of L o r e t o in M e l b o u r n e , Sydney, P e r t h , A d e l a i d e a n d B a l l a r a t will l e a r n w i t h r e g r e t of t h e d e a t h of M o t h e r M a r y R i t a on 27th May. S h e h a d b e e n ailing f o r m a n y years at L o r e t o , D a w s o n St., and died a f t e r a short illness, w h i c h was very acute. She h a d t h e great p r i v i l e g e of d y i n g w h i l e a c t u a l l y b e i n g anointed.

M o t h e r h a d always b e e n very devoted to t h e Missions, a n d t h r o u g h h e r efforts h u n d r e d s a n d h u n d r e d s of p o u n d s w e r e sent to t h e m .

B y a h a p p y coincidence, F a t h e r G e r a l d O'Collins of t h e " F a r E a s t , " was in B a l l a r a t , a n d said M o t h e r ' s R e q u i e m Mass. H e h a d told h e r a f e w days b e f o r e t h i s t h a t since 1924 h e h a d offered Mass f o r h e r every y e a r on 22nd May. M o t h e r M a r y R i t a c a m e f r o m I r e l a n d at an e a r l y age, a n d l a b o u r e d amongst us f o r 51 vears. She was g i f t e d in every way, a n d h a d a very k e e n m i n d , w i t h a great f u n d of general i n f o r m a t i o n w h i c h she was ever r e a d y to s h a r e w i t h all.

A l t h o u g h semi-invalided f o r t h e past several years.

M o t h e r was n e v e r idle, and m a n y a b e a u t i f u l p i e c e of w o r k c a m e f r o m h e r h a n d s . M a y O u r L o r d a d m i t to e t e r n a l love a n d light H i s devoted servant.

SISTER M. CAMILLUS O'BRIEN T h e long a n d generously-lived life of Sister Camillus c a m e to an e n d on t h e 27th N o v e m b e r , 1951, at Normanhurst.

F o r t h e last two or t h r e e years of h e r a d v a n c e d age she was ailing, b u t h e r m e m o r y a n d i n t e r e s t i n g m i n d r e m a i n e d clear to t h e e n d .

Old p u p i l s of P o r t l a n d , A l b e r t P a r k , K i r r i b i l l i a n d N o r m a n h u r s t will r e m e m b e r h e r dignified, k i n d m a n n e r s as she went a b o u t t h e h o u s e on h e r domestic duties. H e r w o r k , even in t h e h u m b l e s t duties, b o r e t h e s t a m p of p e r f e c t i o n , f o r she was always conscious t h a t she was l o o k i n g a f t e r God's h o u s e .

Never f o r a m i n u t e was she negligent. She h a s l e f t us all a fine e x a m p l e H e r n u m e r o u s nieces a n d n e p h e w s a n d t h e i r c h i l d r e n p a i d h e r a t t e n t i v e af.107

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NOTES FROM NEDLANDS M a n y of t h e " n e w e s t " Old Girls have c o n t i n u e d with t h e i r s t u d i e s ; Alice Hogg, Rhona Dunne a n d Geraldene Carrington h a v e gone to swell t h e n u m b e r of L o r e t o girls at t h e University.

Betty Johnson s h o u l d h a v e all t h e clues a b o u t h o u s e w i f e r y , f o r she is t a k i n g a course of Domestic Science at t h e T e c h n i c a l College.

Helen Mahon, Barbara Field a n d Jill Watson are t o g e t h e r again at t h e Teachers" T r a i n i n g College.

Eileen a n d Adrienne Thompson are also p r e p a r i n g to i m p a r t k n o w l e d g e , w h i l e Cora Thompson has finished h e r t r a i n i n g , a n d is t e a c h i n g in B o u l d e r .

Margaret Mason is f o l l o w i n g t h e s a m e p r o f e s s i o n in Bun bury.

Dorothy Johnson is d o i n g well at the K i n d e r g a r t e n T r a i n i n g College, a n d is most e n t h u s i a s t i c a b o u t h e r f u t u r e as a K i n d e r g a r t e n Mistress.

Meredyth Dunne is fast b e c o m i n g an e x p e r t at passing E x a m s .

She is n o w a t h i r d y e a r Arts s t u d e n t .

At t h e m o m e n t she is very excited at t h e p r o s p e c t of a t r i p to M e l b o u r n e in t h e August v a c a t i o n ; she has b e e n cast in t h e p l a y w h i c h t h e U n i v e r s i t y D r a m a t i c Society will p e r f o r m in M e l b o u r n e d u r i n g t h e intervarsity D r a m a Festival.

Judy Holmes is still an Arts e n t h u s i a s t . She is a t h i r d y e a r s t u d e n t at t h e T e c h n i c a l College, still studying, b u t also t e a c h i n g A r t at two schools, a n d t a k i n g an active p a r t in s t u d e n t affairs as P r e s i d e n t of t h e A r t S t u d e n t s ' Society.

Elizabeth Rodereda and Winifred Mahon are well on t h e i r w a y to b e i n g fully-fledged nurses.

Elizab e t h is t r a i n i n g at t h e P r i n c e s s M a r g a r e t H o s p i t a l f o r C h i l d r e n a n d R o y a l P e r t h H o s p i t a l , w h i l e Winif r e d is d o i n g h e r t r a i n i n g at F r e m a n t l e .

Valerie Johnson, h o p i n g to be a L i b r a r i a n one of

these days, is t r a i n i n g in the University L i b r a r y , a n d s t u d y i n g as a p a r t - t i m e Arts s t u d e n t . H e r sister, Rosemary, is very e n t h u s i a s t i c a b o u t B r o a d c a s t i n g ; she has b e e n t a k i n g p a r t in some School B r o a d c a s t s given by t h e A.B.C., a n d h o p e s to g r a d u a t e f r o m c h i l d r e n ' s roles to a d u l t ones.

Sandra McNab, one of Miss L. K a v a n a g h ' s advanced p u p i l s , is also on h e r t e a c h i n g staff. As well as t e a c h i n g A r t of Speech, S a n d r a is also i n t e r e s t e d in acting a n d b r o a d c a s t i n g .

Stephanie Stokes a n d Anne Holmes, as well as Margaret Johnson, h a v e m o v e d off to see t h e w o r l d .

S t e p h a n i e l e f t P e r t h in J a n u a r y , w i t h h e r p a r e n t s , to visit h e r sister in H o l l a n d , a f t e r g r a d u a t i n g f r o m t h e University.

A n n e is w o r k i n g in M e l b o u r n e , a n d h a s h o p e s of p a r t s in b i g m u s i c a l stage shows.

M a r g a r e t is almost at t h e e n d of h e r visit to E u r o p e .

She has been in L o n d o n f o r some t i m e , a n d h a d t h e h o n o u r of b e i n g p r e s e n t e d to H e r M a j e s t y , Q u e e n E i z a b e t h , at B u c k i n g h a m P a l a c e recently.

Given O'Sullivan h a s also left P e r t h , a n d f o r t h e t i m e b e i n g h a s settled in A d e l a i d e .

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s a n d good wishes to Von Joyce, now Mrs. P a t r i c k A n t o n i o , w h o a f t e r h e r m a r r i a g e at H o l y R o s a r y C h u r c h , N e d l a n d s , went to live in S o u t h e r n B r o o k ; also to t h e "newly-weds," w h o were Pauline Rodereda, Barbara Allsop, and Nano McKeown.

Barbara Hunt, Shirley Beesley a n d Iris Dudley have a n n o u n c e d t h e i r e n g a g e m e n t s . Iris p l a n s to b e m a r r i e d l a t e r this y e a r ; she is busy m a k i n g w e d d i n g plans. H e r sisters, P a i n a n d J u d y , are to be two of h e r b r i d e s m a i d s . B a r b a r a also p l a n s h e r w e d d i n g f o r t h e very n e a r f u t u r e .

An OLD GIRL,

(Continued f r o m Page 107) SISTER M. COLUMBA FAHEY It is to t h e Old Girls of N o r m a n h u r s t t h a t t h e passing of Sister C o l u m b a (17th J u n e , 1952,) will b r i n g sad t h o u g h t s a m o n g m a n y h a p p y m e m o r i e s .

She spent all h e r religious life in t h a t house, m o v i n g w i t h t h e c o m m u n i t y in 1897 f r o m t h e i r first convent in Randwick.

As one of its f o u n d a t i o n stones, Norm a n h u r s t owes a great deal to h e r years of selfless l a b o u r a n d devoted c a r e of e v e r y t h i n g connected with t h e school. U n t i l t h e weight of years slowed down h e r steps, h e r chief charges were t h e c h i l d r e n ' s dining-room a n d t h e g a r d e n . T h e c h i l d r e n r e p a i d l i e r devotion to t h e m w i t h affection, a n d m a n y of t h e m , now g r a n d m o t h e r s , speak of h e r w i t h t e n d e r reverence.

T h o s e w h o were p r i v i l e g e d to live in t h e c o m m u n i t y with h e r , r e m e m b e r h e r p a r t i c u l a r l y in h e r l a t t e r years a gentle, h u m o r o u s , holy Religious, at Mass every m o r n i n g u n t i l a week b e f o r e h e r d e a t h , a n d giving a h e l p i n g h a n d in h e r q u i e t l y efficient w a y in n u m b e r l e s s ways all day. M a y h e r generous, devoted soul e n j o y its h e a v e n l y r e w a r d .

SISTER M. MA JELL A WHITE On t h e same day as Sister C o l u m b a d i e d at N o r m a n h u r s t Sister M a j e l l a went to h e r r e w a r d at t h e St. J o h n of God H o s p i t a l , B a l l a r a t . F o r t h e last t h i r t y years or so of h e r life she was a m e m b e r of t h e Mary's Mount community.

D u r i n g several years of t h a t p e r i o d she h a d t h e p r a c t i c a l m a n a g e m e n t of t h e f a r m o u t s i d e B a l l a r a t , going out to it every m o r n i n g by c a r a n d r e t u r n i n g by evening. She h a d t h e h a p p y grace of a p p e a r i n g to like w h a t e v e r w o r k was assigned h e r , so n o one ever l e a r n e d w h a t h e r n a t u r a l tastes really were. I n h e r g i r l h o o d she lived in a r e m o t e c o u n t r y d i s t r i c t ; s h e h a d h e a r d of such p e o p l e as n u n s , w h e n , one day, a Missioner gave a s e r m o n on t h e Religious Life, telling t h e c o n g r e g a t i o n t h a t in convents t h e r e were w o m e n w h o d e d i c a t e d t h e i r w h o l e lives to G o d , w o r k i n g only f o r His love a n d f o r souls.

T h e y o u n g girl w h o was to b e c o m e Sister M a j e l l a was d e l i g h t e d at t h e t h o u g h t , a n d set a b o u t f o l l o w i n g u p h e r vocation. She never lost t h a t first w o n d e r a n d g r a t i t u d e of b e i n g led to t h e Religious life, to w o r k only f o r God. She rests now. May God r e w a r d h e r generous life.

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INDEX Au, Y Bailey, E Barrett, P Brazel, D Burt, E Cahir, E Calder, K Claremont Seniors Collins, J Cormack, A Crameri, N Cranfield, A Cullity, M Cummins, B Daly Smith, J Devitt, H Dudley, M Dunphy, J Dwyer, M

Page 70 49 47 40 31 93 75 33 •• . . 74 48 20 8 72 35 8 40 8 32 61

Elliot. M Elliott, N Elliott, P

79 79 79

Fairweather, J Ferguson, J F l y n n , R. . . . .'

71 63 46

Gorman, V Gorman, J Gough, M Gregory, M Grey, C

Page 62 62 62 48 40

Halloran, J Hanrahan, J Harris, J Hayes, Y Heagney, B Hill, J.' Hogan, M

71 8 70 83 8 56 56

Jenkins, S

27

Kennedy, A Kennedy, B Kennedy, M

65 53 72

Levy, R

55

Madden, J Maher, J MeArdle, M McAuley, A MeGoldrick, H MeKenzie, C McKenzie, M McLaughlin, L McMillan, J

57 39 57 65 63 74 64 27

.109

Page 56 8 54

McMullen, M McNab, G Meehan, M Nathan, C Neeson, P N o r m a n h u r s t Seniors

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58 70 35

O'Connell, G O'Donnell, C O'Sullivan, P

20 35 72

Parker, S Pick, K Podbury, A Power, M Pritchard, J

71 39 23 72 29

Quinn, S Q uinn, M

45 39

Shields, Y S u t h e r l a n d Fraser, R. M. . .

Stewart, B

70 66 75

U pton, M

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Wallwork, M Walsh, M Webb, J

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ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE Ballarat SECONDARY

SCHOOL

FOR

DAY

BOYS

and

BOARDERS

The mountain air of Ballarat has made

the

City a Health Resort of Commonwealth repute.

The College is situated near the beautiful Lake Wendouree, in a portion of the City devoted to extensive parks and gardens.

Ample facilities

provided for Boating, Tennis, Cricket, Football, Handball and all forms of healthy and useful exercise.

Boys are prepared for all the Public and for Newma?i College

Examinations

Scholarships.

• MUSIC, ELOCUTION and DANCING ARE TAUGHT.

For particulars, apply to the Principal.

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ST. IGNATIUS' COLLEGE RIVE II VIEW SYDNEY BOARDING AND D A Y SCHOOL

Conducted

by the Jesuit

Fathers

Unrivalled Position — Splendid Grounds.

For Prospectus, apply to THE RECTOR. Tel.: JB 1106; JB 1697.

No Vacancies for Boarders for 1953.

Some places available for Day Boys.

A.M.D.G.

XAVIER COLLEGE, KEW, E.4.

AND

XAVIER PREPARATORY SCHOOLS Burke Hall, Studley Park Road, Kew Kostka Hall, South Road. Brighton Beach Boarding

and Day Schools

conducted

by the Jesuit

Fathers

Xavier College is one of the six Great Public Schools of* V i c t o r i a .

It is f u l l y equipped in every department.

It has its own Cadet Corps.

Pupils are prepared for the University and other Public Examinations.

Further Particulars may be had on application to — THE RECTOR, Haw. 54 or 519; or THE HEADMASTERS. W.A. 8737 for Burke Hall; and XB 2127 for Kostka Hill.

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JOHN DYNON & SONS PTY., LTD (Established 1854)

Glassware Crockery Cutlery 395 Kent Street, Sydney Cables and Telegrams: "Jondynon" Sydney

] 12

BX 3433 (5 Lines)

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T. C. BEIRNE'S Queensland's Popular Store Headquarters for . . .

Students' Requirements

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Reading, writing and arithmetic are things most of us have forgotten and of which we sometimes wish we had more. What we do remember, is the handicap to social life at school caused by self-consciousness due to an ill fitting garment or a suit that was "different" and "wrong." Let that not trouble your child.

As the result of years of specialised attention to the requirements of school children, T. C. BEIRNE'S are recognised as the leading school outfitters in the State. Complete stocks of convent attire for Loreto Convent are always on hand at T. C. BEIRNE'S. Girls'

Outfit for Pupils Loreto Convent

attending

This uniform is made of Lystav material, with turned back cuffs and white pique collar, plain belt, with royal blue edging on tie. White panama hat with grey band, grey gloves, grey stocks and black shoes.

T. C. BEIRNE LTD. The Valley Brisbane 'PHONE: B 1151

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-

SERVICE

A. M c L E I S H High-Grade Butcher Schools and Colleges Supplied

ii

130 BURKE ROAD MALVERN

B O W R A AND O ' D E A Funeral Directors

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195 P i e r S t r e e t , P e r t h

j

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F O B LUJ

PARISH Expert in church requirements and procedure, with conductors fully trained to assist the priest, W. N. Bull offers a service almost exclusively St. Thomas', Lewisham Catholic. A funeral may be entrusted to W. N. Bull in the knowledge that every religious need will be observed and that cost, in relation to quality of service, will prove most moderate.

Arrangements can be made by telephone, at any hour, day or night, Sundays included. Where necessary, in Sydney or suburbs, a representative will call within the hour.

St. Mary's

Basilica,

Sydney n r Br

Mary

F U N E R A L

D I R E C T O R

Immaculate,

S

W.N.BULL P T Y.

L T D. L A 2 8 5 8

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For your next Grocery Order 'Phone. . .

A. W. PETERS & SONS 91-93 Walker Street North Sydney 'Phone: XB2141

3

UNIFORMS H

AND

COLLEGE

REQUISITES

OBTAINABLE

FROM

BAIRD'S Pty. Ltd. MURRAY S T R E E T , .116

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W. S. HALES Quality...

BUTCHERS 171 PACIFIC HIGHWAY HORNSBY 'Phone: JU1385

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CULLEN

SPECIALIST" IN CHILDREN'S WEAR "Individuality" is given to your " L o r e t o "

•

Requirements:

UNIFORMS, SPORTS FROCKS, BLAZERS, OVERALLS, HATS and HOSIERY.

CITY HALL

n

•

APEL A /£>£* ST.

Also COMMUNION

and CONFIRMATION

FROCKS and VEILS at . . .

DIONE SALON 94 ADELAIDE STREET, BRISBANE (3 Doors from Albert Street)

PHONE: B 9381.

¥ Take Your PRESCRIPTIONS

Z. D.

to . . .

EDWARDS Pli.C., M.P.S.

DISPENSING THE

MODERN AT

CHEMIST PHARMACY

THE

CAVENDISH ROAD TRAM TERMINUS COORPAROO For PROMPT 1

S

• • •

and ACCURATE

For all Pharmaceutical Requirements Cosmetics and Toiletries Film Service

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All Baby Needs and Toys China, Crystal and Gifts

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B JELKE-PETERSEN School of Physical Culture 112 Castlereagh Street Sydney Established Over 50 Years.

Directors: Lt.-Colonel C. Bjelke-Petersen.

K. W. Allen.

W. J. T u r n e r .

B. D. Allen.

THREE FLOORS complete with the most MODERN EQUIPMENT for the teaching of all branches of PHYSICAL EDUCATION for MEN,

WOMEN

and

At our City Institution, MASSAGE,

CHILDREN. HEAT

and

REMEDIAL

TREATMENT is given under Medical Advice.

We specialise in the correction

• |

of postural defects in

children.

Instructors to leading Schools and Physical Culture Clubs, including the LORETO CONVENTS IN SYDNEY.

Call or write for Prospectus

Telephone: M 6068-9.

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BRAND A

The name "Watsonia" has been a guarantee of high quality since 1892.

Always insist on "Watsonia" brand.

USE

ONLY

i)AYIES BREAD Sliced PROCERA

and

Wrapped

HEALTH

B a 11 a r a t 'Phone : 643 .120

BREAD

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MICE PRINTING COMPANY^ PRESENTATION

H H P S

B 9 9 0 1 B 9 9 0 2 6 2 3 2 8

Offset Labels Cartons Cardboard Boxes Commercial Printing

SERVICE HOUSE 971-973 HAY STREET, PERTH

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A HIGHLY SPECIALISED OPTICAL SERVICE DOCTORS

PRESCRIPTIONS

ACCURATELY

DISPENSED

Combining quality and accuracy with economy, Optical Prescriptions will dispense your Doctor's prescription to your complete satisfaction.

Optical Prescriptions carry the most extensive range of Spectacle f r a m e s in Australia, assuring you of a perfect fitting in a style that will enhance your appearance.

OUR REPAIR SERVICE. We offer you a prompt repair service.

Our charges are inexpensive and all repairs are carried out by experts with meticulous attention to modern precision methods.

EXPERTS IN THE FITTING

AND MAKING

OF SPECTACLES

OPTICAL PRESCRIPTIONS SPECTACLE MAKERS LTD.

Head Office: "Beanbah," 235 Macquarie St., Sydney Also at Melbourne, JBendigo, Goulburn, Wollongong, Sydney, Parramatta, Hurstville, Newcastle, Maitland, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Adelaide.

Easy-to-pack . . . handy in tram,

l e r M s t h f

train, "bus or ferry . . . this smart

Moot

glossy Globite is a toughly-built case that stands the rough and tumble.

It wears so well that it

fin

costs less in the long run to buy Globite 1838.

A

Size 16in. . . .

just right for school books!

SCHOOL CASE No. 1838 Obtainable

from

good

stores

everywhere.

Manufactured

by

- m y

FORD SHERINGTON Ltd. (WHOLESALE

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J. HAYSHAM 13 Beatty Avenue, Armadale ALSO

127 Greville Street Prahran Best Quality Fruit and Vegetables Supplied Daily. *

Scholars catered for twice weekly.

Terms: Cash at end of each School Term

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When visiting Loreto Convent at Toorak do not fail to call at . , .

»

*

•

SUTHERLAND'S MILK BAR (Directly opposite Toorak Station)

* Delicious Home-made Cakes * Large Variety of Sweets * Peter's Ice Cream and Cool Drinks always on hand >J

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CALL AT . . .

S T A N McCABE'S S P O R T S STORE 254 George Street, Sydney For the Very Best Value in all Sports Requisites * Special Service to Colleges and Schools 'Phone: BU1065 124

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JONES for

service

For all those school outfitting problems consult D.JPs.

School

Service Bureau ON THE ELIZABETH

FIFTH

FLOOR

ST.

STORE

Schco! outfittings our specialty; consult ihe " Y o u t h Centre's" experts.

We will gladly assist you when the need arises for that new school outfit. The experienced staff in the "Bureau" will see that you purchase the regulation school uniform you require. Call and see us when in town or, if unable to call, write or 'phone for our advice on any matter of school outfitting.

Expert shoe fitting at D.J's.

Trained fitting specialists at David Jones' take measurements on the Brannock device, the fitting is checked by X-Ray and double-checked by an expert fitting supervisor. All the famous brands of fractional fitting, sturdy school shoes are available, including "Betsy Anne," "Robin," "Gro-Shu" and "Alma."

* "Youth

Centre ' 5th Floor, Elizabeth

St.

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Store

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HAVE

YOU

E T O

SEEN

E. J. DWYER'S

NEW MODERN STORE ?

at 133-135 WICKHAM

ST., VALLEY, BRISBANE

All your needs in RELIGIOUS ARTICLES OF DEVOTION, BOOKS—both Catholic and Educational — CHURCH FURNISHINGS of every description — are here — at competitive prices.

1 6 3 W I C K H A M ST.. VALLEY. BRISBANE

'Phones: L 2 2 8 6 ; L 4276 Box 14 Broadway, Queensland

E. J. DWYER (OPPOSITE

TRAM

STOP

3)

-

-

711

G E O R G E ST., S Y D N E Y

And at 711 GEORGE ST. SYDNEY

J O S E P H A. J. W A R R Y Ph.C., M.P.S.

CHEMIST PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

-

DAY OR NIGHT

Full Range of . . .

•

PATENTS

•

COSMETICS

•

TOILETRIES

340 ORRONG ROAD, CAULFIELD 'PHONE: LB 2194.

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AHERN'S OF

Hay and Murray Sts. PERTH offer their congratulations to the Sisters and Pupils of the LORETO COLLEGES for the achievements of the past year and wish them every success for the future.

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AHERN'S take this opportunity of reminding Parents that they are Authorised Suppliers of the entire COLLEGE UNIFORM.

AHERN'S never disappoint!

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The 3 - in -1 COSEY MATTRESS • Three

GEO.

Separate

Pieces

THOMPSON

Bedding Manufacturer

'Phone: J4972

881 Stanley St., East Bribane (near State School)

I

All Kinds

of Bedding

Made and

Repaired

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When visiting Perth, you will find

BOANS at your service with all your P E R S O N A L NEEDS

BOANS LIMITED Murray and Wellington Streets Perth SEND A FOOD PARCEL From

ROBERT

RITCHIE'S

• Your friends will appreciate one of RITCHIE'S WELL-BALANCED PARCELS, which contain the things they really need . . . Meats, Fats, Milk, Dried Fruits, Tinned Fruit, Cheese, etc.

• Our Food Parcels are securely packed and all items are carefully selected.

SEND YOUR PARCEL

NOW AND ENSURE

ROBERT

EARLY

DELIVERY

FOR

XMAS.

RITCHIE

GROCER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT 55 BRIDGE STREET, BALLARAT, Vic. 'Phone: 123 .129

in

McILRATH'S FOR GROCERIES * Mcllrath's Modern Food Stores in Sydney, Newcastle, Maitland, Cessnock, Katoomba* Wagga and Orange sell GROCERIES and PROVISIONS of Guaranteed Quality at MONEY-SAYING *

PRICES

Free Collection and Delivery of Orders from ALL McILRATH STORES. Arrange with nearest Mcllrath Store for traveller to calL FOOD HAMPERS FOR BRITAIN

j j

i

Send to Mcllrath's Pty. Ltd., 202 Pitt St., Sydney, for a list of suitable Food Hampers for Great Britain, Prices from 2 5 / 3 to 6 2 / 6 .

M c I L R A T H ' S PTY. LTD. Head Office: 202 PITT STREET, SYDNEY TELEPHONES: MA 6571 (6 Lines)

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H. J. SYMONS PTY. LTD. Wholesale and Retail Butchers 1015 Macarthur Street B a 11 a r a t (Established 1856)

COOKED MEATS and SMALL GOODS a SPECIALTY For Quality . . . Ring 282

SOLE

SUPPLIERS

IN MELBOURNE OF . . .

GIRLS' SCHOOL OUTFITS 6 for LORETO" •

BLAZERS

•

C O N F I R M A T I O N FROCKS

All Garments

•

TUNICS •

(Winter

and

Summer)

T E N N I S FROCKS, Etc.

are Made-to-Order

— to your Special Individual

GIRLS' SCHOOLWEAR

SECTION is on the SECOND FLOOR.

BALL & W E L C H L T D . — A l w a y s Dependable

Measurements.

— 180-192 F L I N D E R S ST., M E L B O U R N E .

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CHALLEN

... the

Piano

chosen by the B.B.C. Radio and

for

Television

T h e C h a l l e n P i a n o is t h e c h o i c e of t h e m o s t d i s c r i m i n a t i n g music lovers in both G r e a t Britain a n d Australia.

C h a l l e n ' s f a m e and quality is the result of s u p e r b c r a f t s m a n s h i p based o n a century a n d a half of p r e - e m i n e n c e in p i a n o m a k i n g . U p r i g h t a n d G r a n d models available f o r cash or on easy terms.

338 George Street, Sydney. BL 233I 328 Chapel Rd., Bankstown. UV 1404 Just across from Wynyard Newcastle,

Wollongong,

O r a n g e , Lismore, Townsville, Cairns

Brisbane,

Toowoomba,

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JOHN WOODS & Co. Pty. Ltd. J

Importers, Wine and Spirit & General Merchants DISTRIBUTORS

OF . . .

" Sevenhills" Purest Altar Wine (Sweet and Dry) These Wines are grown and matured by the Jesuit Fathers at Sevenhills, South Australia, and come direct to us from the vineyard.

All inquiries

will receive our closest attention.

;

388-390 SUSSEX STREET, SYDNEY TELEPHONES:

TELEPHONE: J 4419.

J.

M 2565 (3 Lines)

RES. 'PHONE: J 6382.

ASHCROFT

Meat

Purveyor j

150 Boundary Street, West End First Grade Meat always on hand. .133

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GOLDEN

CRUST

BREAD IS

GOOD

. . .

BREAD

69 Sutherland Road, Armadale TELEPHONE: U 3156.

CAREER EOR

GIRLS

Vacancies for GIRLS LEAVING SCHOOL desiring employment as

Machinists :: Clerks :: Typistes Apply personally or by letter to THE CHIEF INSPECTOR'S OFFICE, 2 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY, or the Manager of any Branch

Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited in which are merged if a

BANK OF AUSTRALASIA — THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA LTD.

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It's John Martin s for all your school and college wear You'll find your requirements in a special department set aside and organised by skilled experts, who will be glad to advise and attend to your special needs. So, when next you require school clothes, call in at Johnnies' College Wear Department and let their assistants give you the benefit of their wide experience.

• COATS and HATS • TUNICS and BLOUSES • MONOGRAMS and TIES

100 RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 'Phone : W 0200 .135

Where you Pay the Least LARGEST

SUPPLIERS

OF

SCHOOL

REQUIREMENTS

McDonnell & East consistently offer best values in Uniforms and all requirements of students attending

the

leading

Catholic

Schools

in o 70

Queensland. w

m

CN

ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE can be chosen in the McDonnell Emporium,

from

well

assorted

HOME & East

stocks

of

General Drapery, Fashion Apparel and Accessories,

Men's

and

Boys'

Wear,

Household Linens, Hardware ings.

and

Footwear, Furnish-

Country residents may order through

the mail and receive the same satisfaction as Service is always quick, courteous and MCDONNELL

&

EAST

LTD.

efficient.

if shopping personally at the Counter.

George Street, Brisbane

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MORAN & CATO For QUALITY GROCERIES and HOME DELIVERY SERVICE M. & C. TEAS are sure to please ABSOLUTE 5|

PURITY

— FULL STRENGTH

—

FINEST

QUALITY.

Packed by . . .

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MORAN & CATO LIMITED Branches in all Suburbs and Country Towns

'PHONE: LW 2389

E. G I B B O N S Church Furnisher and Bookseller 573 Lower Bowen Terrace N e w F a r m :: B r i s b a n e .137

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W m . R. S W E E N E Y Quality Butcher 91 Shenton Rd., Swanbourne West Australia 'PHONE: F 2391

I will try to please you, because I want your patronage.

Every endeavour will be made to give you Best QUALITY, VALUE and ATTENTION.

s

ERVICE BY PAYNE'S It is the privilege of Payne's Bon Marche to number amongst their clientele the Loreto Convent. The name, Payne's Bon Marche, is synonymous with constructive and faithful service.

For personal apparel and household needs.

PAYNE'S BON MARCHE PTY. LTD. 134-44 BOURKE STREET, MELBOURNE.

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The woodpecker keeps pecking away using his head to dig food and to hollow out a wooden nest. But always when he's finished he has something to show for his work.

Many people, on the other hand, work their heads off, spend their money as fast as they make it and then at the end of each year are just as poor as when they started. All their work has seemingly gone for nothing.

Use YOUR head to good advantage. Save at least something of every pound you earn and then keep your money safe in the

COMMONWEALTH BANK

SEE THAT

YOUR

GROCER

SELLS

YOU—

Bulldog Waxed Lunchwraps THE BEST

FOR KEEPING Manufactured

SPICERS

LUNCHES

FRESH.

by

(Aust.)

Ltd.

(Incorporated in Great Britain)

3 8 Roe Street, 'PHONE: BA 2642.

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BURLEYS For . . .

EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL Burley Industries Limited BBISBANE tot CA G / 'TU CATHOLIC CHURCH

5CHDDL U HDM&

A l l the e q u i p m e n t n e e d e d . . . books, stationery, d e v o t i o n a l objects, statues, brassware, pictures, crucifixes, medals, sanctuary . . . can be supplied p r o m p t l y a n d economically. book

543 GEORGE ST., SYDNEY IN

THE

departments

370 QUEEN ST., BRISBANE

MYER EMPORIUM, MELBOURNE

for

general

literature.

Write

for

catalogues.

68 GAWLER PLACE, ADELAIDE 820 HAY ST., PERTH

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requisites

There a r e special

L O R

YOU

CHOOSE

FROM

THE

E T O

WIDEST

RANGE

OF . . .

GROCERIES IN QUEENSLAND WHEN

YOU SHOP AT . . .

BARRY & ROBERTS Barrys carry an immense range of the finest foods that Australia produces, as well as a wide choice of Imported Foods and Delicacies from Overseas; priced down to the Keenest Levels. See them now at . . .

BARRY

&

ROBERTS

QUEEN

ST.,

or

AT ANY

OF THEIR

13

BRANCHES.

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