St Mary's Calne News Sheet 3

8. Mary's School News Sheet.

JULY 1917—1918.

Once again we send out our News Sheet. As the War continues, and opportunities of meeting old friends grow fewer and fewer, we feel that the publication of the News Sheet is of real value for keeping in touch with those who cannot visit us.

The past yenr has been a very happy one in the history of the School. We have grown in numbers (for the last t h r e e terms we have been absolutely f u l l ) and in other ways there have been developments and extensions. These include the redecorating of classrooms and dormitories, the extension of the garden by throwing back the wall at the back of the tennis court, hut above all the beautifying of the Chapel. With its new Morris blue paper, Morris hangings, four magnificent Medici prints, in Medici frames, and the delightful new frontal given us at Easter by the " leaving girls," we have now a really beautiful centre to our School. Beautiful it has always been, but even the most conservative among us must feel that this re-decoration has greatly enhanced the dignity of our little Chapel in l i d d i n g to the harmony of its colour scheme.

Hut \ve have had our losses too: in J u l y Miss Wrightson left us on her appointment to a post on the staff at the Ladies' College, Cheltenham. In December Miss Bailey left us, after f o u r yenrs here, to take up work at Woking.

Both Miss Wii&htison and Miss Bailey have been very much missed, and we are glad to take this opportunity of thanki n g them for all they did for us here. We welcome Miss Uelliwell, A.R.C M., as Music Mistress ; Miss Davis, Ansley Physical Training College, as Games' Mistress; Miss Williams, Bath Technical School, as Domestic Science Mistress ; and Miss Damant as Matron.

The Confirmation.

The Confirmation was held on December 9th by the Bishop of Salisbury.

E. Bartlett, A. Danneman, E. Foulger, N. Foulger, J. Hollis, B. Isaacs, J. Rountree and K. Stone were confirmed. On the following Wednesday the Archdeacon held a special Celebration for us, at which the newly confirmed made their First Communion.

2

Chapel Collections.

We are still having our regular collections esich Tuesday morning, and at the end of each term we vote for the way in which the money shall be allotted.

Autumn Term £ s. d.

1 1 4 Calne Church Restoration Fund 2 2 0 Secondary Teachers' W a r Relief 1 10 0

Fund Clothing Fund,

Sufferers

from

Raids, Thanet Lent Term 16 6 Waifs and Strays 8 13 11^ Lady Smith Dorrien's Hospital Bags Summer Term 2 10 0 U. M. C. A. 11 18

As the result of our Sale of Work held 28th, we were ah'le to send cheques to :— £ The Officers' Families' Fund 26 S. P. G. ... ...

15 U. M. C. A. ... ...

8 Tokyo Mission ...

4

on November s.

5 0 0 0

d.

0 0 0 0

58 5 0

The success of our sale was in great part, due to Miss Alexander. She was the inspiring force throughout, taking quite endless pains with the preparations for the weekly working parties, and devoting her free time to ensuring their success. We have been working since January in preparation for another sale.

In the Lent Term we decided to adopt a child in K Mission School in Northern Rhodesia. Mnkamutello, "the daughter of the Taxgatherer," aged seven, was chosen for us. She is a Catechumen, in the U.M.C.A. School at Mapanza, and we have undertaken to collect £5 a year for her.

The School worked very hard at Hospital Bags when the great German offensive, in March, made necessary Lady Smith Dorrien's special appeal. In ten days we made tour hundred and eighteen ba.gs.

We are having working parties on Saturdays this term, where we make hags, in addition to the usual knitting.

8

S. Mary's School Guild.

The Annual Summer Festival was held at the School on Monday, J u l y 2nd, 1917. The day began with a Celebration in the Church at 8 a.m., at which there were present the Staff, nine old girls, and the present school. The Archdeacon was the Celebrant.

The afternoon began with Guild Prayers in the School Chapel, read by the Eev. Gordon Tidy, of Ditteridge, who also gave a short address.

At the general meeting which followed it was decided that the Guild subscription should be paid each year in July. Two members of the Committee, D. Crokat and M. Bussell, resigned. Members elected to fill the vacancies were :—D. Ballard, proposed by M. Gunning, and seconded by Miss Alexander ; Miss Lilian Prayling, proposed by Mrs. Keevil, seconded by D. Ballard.

It was decided that the garments sent by the Guild should be given to the Waifs' and Strays' Society.

OFFICERS.—July, 1917—1918.

President—Miss MATTHEWS. Vice-President—Miss DONALDSON.

Committee—Miss LILIAN FRAYLING, E. PRY, D. BALLARD, M. GUNNING, D. HOBBS. Hon. Sec. and Treasurer—MRS. F. J. KEEVIL, Curzon House, Calne.

Guild Members.

Abdy, Miss M., S. Mary's School, Calne.

Alexander, Miss E. M., ,, ., Bailey, Miss A. I.. Maybury House, Woking.

Ballard, D., Grenville Hotel, Emperor's Gate, S.W. Baines, 1)., c/o Lady Pinhey, 32c, Harrington Gardens, S. W. Baker, B., Iffaldybrenin. Saffron Walden, Essex.

Bartlett, Edna, Kiama, Bourton, Dorset.

Bartlett, Eileen, „ „ „ Barton, Miss A. E., Quethioch Vicarage, Liskeard, Cornwall.

Barton. F. M., The College, Epsom.

Barton, A., Kingsbury, Alderley Edge, Cheshire.

Barton, K., Donnisthorpe House, Moortown, Leeds.

Blair, K., 33, The Avenue, Kew Gardens, Surrey.

Bridges, K., Goatacre, Calne.

Carrington, Mrs. J., (nee Mary Buckeridge) 181, Poplar Avenus, Edgbaston.

Clark, B., Church Street, Calne.

Clark, J., ., ,, ,, Clayton, D., Training College, King's House, Salisbury.

Corson, H., Manor Farm, Slaughterford, Chippenham.

Crokat, D.. Broad Hinton Vicarage, Swindon.

Crokat, M., ,, ,, ,, ,, Daniell, M., Church Farm, Atworth, Melksham.

Dickinson, M., Llandysilio Kectory, Llanymynech, Mont.

Ellis, Miss P., Norfolk Lodge, York.

Ellis, G., Sunnyside, Sandown, I.W.

Frayling, L., The Green, Calne.

Fry, E., Manor Farm. Tockenliam, Swindon.

Gould, M., Thornbui-y, Llanthewy Road, Newport:. Mont.

Grover, Miss G. M., S. Mary's School, Calrie.

Gunning, V., High Street, Calne.

Gunning, M., ,, ,. ,, Gunning, Mrs. W., (nee Evelyn Simmonds) Church Street, Calne.

Gutteridge, Miss A. M., The Green, Marlborou^h.

Haviland, D., Thurnham, 108, Lowther Koad, Bournemouth.

Hewett, H., c;o Mrs. Owen, 1'2, The Paragon, Blackheath, S.E. 3.

Hobbs, D., Rose Bank, Winchester Road, Romsey.

Hollis, J., Brooklands, Wellingborough, Northauts.

Jose, Mrs. (nee Dorothy Dawes) 68, Alma Road, Southampton.

Keevil, Mrs. F., (nee Ada Godfrey) Curzon House, Calne, Lumsden, W., Hindon Vicarage, Salisbury.

Lutener, B., Oswestry Vicarage, Salop.

Marsh, II., Sedgebarrow Rectory, Evesham.

Marsh, R., Lauriston, Dane Hill, Sussex.

Ogilvy Ramsay, M., Barrows, Cheddar, Somerset.

Orchard, M., 129, Cricklade Road, Cirencester.

Priestland, Miss E., Emngham House, Little Common, Bexhill.

Randolph, S., Bignor Park College, Fittleworth, Sussex. ,, ,. ,, „ Randolph, M., ,, Rew, J., Woodwater, Heavitree, Exeter.

Rountree, J., 1, Titchfleld Terrace, Regents Park, N.W. Rudler, P., East Dunley, Grittleton, Chippenham.

Savory. A., 21, Warwick Place, Leamington.

Scott, Miss A. M. E., Saltlord, nr. Bristol.

Short, M., Little House, Winchelsea. Sussex.

Souudy, Mrs., (nee Annie Clark) 27, Gold Street, Tiverton, Devon.

Tench, H., Penrhos, Knighton, Radnor.

Toop, A., Orchard House, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Berks.

Trousdell, P., Maryland, Maidstone, Kent.

Tucker, M. M., High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset.

Vines, Mrs., (nee Lily Pearce) Quobbs Farm, Calne.

Wilcocks, C., Silverlands, Alphington, Exeter.

Wilcocks, J., ,, ,. ,, Willis, F., Wallingford Street, Wantage.

Wright, D., Rowde, Devizes.

Wrightson, Miss B., S. Clare, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham.

O. Kendall, The Rectory, Winterbourne Bassett.

July 2nd, 1917—1918.

Receipts.

Balance Subscriptions

... ...

£ s. d.

2 13 9* 2 9 0

Expenditure.

Tea ... ...

Postage ...

Stationery ...

Post Cards (500) . . .

Balance ...

£5 2 9J

8 Subscriptions still unpaid.

£ 0 0 0 0 3

s.

10 12 3 7 9

d.

0 11 1 0 94

£5 2 9J

Old Girls.

Of the Old Gil-Is who have left vis since July, 1917: — Dorothy Hobbs, who is hoping to enter the Salisbury Training College in September, is giving help this term on the Staff at S. Mary's.

Barbara Lutener is training at the School of Domestic Economy, Gloucester.

Mary Dickinson finished her training there in April.

Averil Savory is working at the Warwick Record Office.

Rosamund Marsh is teaching in a School at S. Leonardson-Sea. Miliicent Short is training at the School of Domestic Economy, Eastbourne.

Prances Farnfield is living at home and keeping house for her father.

Ifivelyn White is »,i the Godolphin School, Salisbury.

Joyce Rountree is training in Secretarial work at The Triangle."

Of other Old Girls: — Mary Bussell is teaching music at a School in Bedford.

Dorothy Crokat is still at St. Luke's Hospital for Children, Gloucester. Mary is living at home.

Dorothy Clayton is in training at the Salisbury Training College.

Doris Ballard is working a,t Devonshire House as Secretary to the Head of the Joint Commission Department, llildsi, and Margaret Hewett both have posts as Children's nurses.

Dorothea Wright, is Head Mistress of the Infant School at Rowde, a.mi rides over to see us sometimes.

Monica Sharp is organiser of the Libraries for Women Land Workers, started by " The Challenge."

E t h e l Street is teaching in a School at Torquay.

Winifred Lumsden is working at the Admiralty.

U r s u l a A r m i t a g e is in residence at S. Hugh's College, Oxford.

Phiilis R t i d l e r i t s working on the Isind at her home.

Elsie Fry is hoping shortly to enter Bristol Infirmary as a Probationer, at present she is at the Training School.

Miss Gutteridge is Music Mistress at Lindley Lodge, Nuneaton ; it, was d e l i g h t f u l to have her with us at Easter.

Miss Bailey is Matron at Maybury House, Woking.

Miss Wrightson is helping her mother who is House Lady at S. Clare's, one of the Boaidirig Houses at Cheltenham Ladies' College. She also coaches games and teaches some d r i l l . It was very nice to have her here for a visit in May.

6 R. I. P.

TWINING.—On the 2nd July, 1917, at Victoria Park Hospital, London, B., SISTER GLADYS MAUD (PAD), third daughter of the late REV. J. H. TWINING, Vicar of Woodford, Salisbury, and Mrs. Twining, of St. Mary's Derbyroad, Bournemouth.

MARRIAGE.

JESTY—WEBB. On July 1st, 1918, at the Parish Church, Calne, Lieutenant A. R. Jesty to Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Webb.

School List, July 1918.

Form V.—Miss Alexander.

Name.

S. E. Eandolph G. B. Ellis D. K. Haviland M. L. Gould H.M. Tench J. F. Wilcocks M. I. Randolph B. M. Isaacs E. Hollis D.. Morrison O. H. E. Kendall

J. Hollis A. D. Baines D. J. Gould Y. Faraday E. P. Bartlett B. C. E. Skyrme M. P. Margesson M. U. S. Trask

Came.

Address.

1916 3 Bignor Park Cottage, Fittleworth.

Sussex 1915 3 Sunnyside, Sandown, I. of W. 1915 2 Thurnham, 108, Lowther Road, Bournemouth 1916 2 Thornbury, Llanthewy Bd., Newport 1915 2 Penrhos, Knighton, Rads.

Lower V. 1914 2 Silverlands, Alphington, Exeter 1918 l Bignor Park Cottage, Fittleworth, Sussex 1916 2 c/o Mrs. Holme, Worle Vicarage, Weston-super-Mare 1917 l Brooklands, Wellingborough.

Northants 1918 l 4, Westwood Road, Southampton 1917 3 The Rectory, Winterbourne Bassett.

Swindon Upper IV. 1917 l Brooklands, Wellingborough.

Northants 1916 2 c/o Lady Pinhey, 32c, Harrington Gardens. S.W. 1916 2 Thornbury, Llanthewy Rd., Newport 1916 s l, GrosvenorPlace, Aldeburgh.

Suffolk 1917 2 Kiama, Bourton, Dorset 1917 3 The Vicarage, Winterbourne Earls.

Salisbury 1917 2 The Vicarage, West Lavington, Wilts 1917 2 Broadshard. Newton-sub-Hamdon.

Somerset

E. A. Danneman

1913 3 Calstone Rcctorj-, Calne

J. P. Itew II. A. Joyce

1917 2 Woodwaier, Ileavitree. Exeter 1917 3 Peiitlands, Woodcote Valley Itoad, Parley, Surrey 19163 Mulberry House, Urchfont, Devizes 1 9 1 7 3 Hemount Depot, Aborfieid Cross, lie ad ing 1917 l Koad Rectory, Bath

K. E. \i. Stone It. J. Badcock It. Davy

G. M. Hamilton Jackson 1918 2 Milton llectory, Steventon. Berks M. M. Jarvis

1918 2 Sunny Bank Cottage, Hathersage, Derbyshire

Lower IV.—31i»s Helliwell.

191J 2 lieihills, Calne l'\ Keevil 1914 3 Ohittoe Vicarage, Chippeuham E. M. L. Wolfenden 1917 3 Lowclon H i l l , Cliippenham J. G E. Wheeler 1917 3 Enderleigh Cottage, Corsliam K. M. Pickard 1917 2 Piuhills, Calue E. M. llerrott 1918 l Woodman's Cottage. Lausdowu, Bath E. M. Parker 1910 3 •24, High Street, Calue 11. K. de L. Smith 1917 3 3, New Eoad, Chippeuham 11. 1. Stevens 1915 3 Shottery, Cbippenhnm' A. 11. Hathaway 1918 2 2A, Montagu Mansions, Portman N. Collier Square, VV. 1 G. M. Cro.t 19182 St. Osyth Vicarage, Colchester

Remove.

E. N. II. M.

I F . Drew (',. Cooper V. C. Stuart A. Hulbert

M. Hiscock T Faraday E. K. Highmore M. G. Cole A. Curtis C. It. C. Croft

1910 l 1916 3 1918 l 1917 2

Tlie Marsh, Calne 98, Cuzeiiovc lload, N. 16 32, Aldridge Koad Villas, W. 11 The Laurels, The Causeway, Chippenham

Form III.—Miss Graver.

1917 3 i, Market Place, Chippeuham 1916 3 l, Grosveiior Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk 1917 3 Burnby, Marshfleld ltd., Chippenham 1911 ' 3, High Street, Calue 1918 2 c o Lloyds Bank, Broadstairs 1918 2 S. Osyth Vicarage, Colchester Form II.

M. Bigwood

1912 2 The Union, Calne

B. C. Cole

1913 3 Trelawney House, Calne

A. i'. 1'ucock

19^7 3 uest Harrow, Lower Shelburue Itoad Calue

E. Corderoy 'E. M. M. Bodinnar J. E. Hussey J. Collard T. M. Parry G. Cuff G. A. Smith R. G. Holderi

1915 3 1915 3 1915 3 1917 3 1917 3 19172 1912 3 1917 2

The Chantry, Calne The Old Palace, Chippenham The Weir, Broad Hintou, Swindon 12, Medland Slreet, B,atcliffe, E. 14 8. The Causeway, Chippenham Elcombe House, Wroughton, Swindon 24, High Street, Calne The Cottage, Bremhill, Calue

ST. PRISCA'S.—Miss Abd'j.

Form I. P. M. Gee J. C. Williams D. H. Curcis G. M. Dixoti M. E. Smith W. J. Aldrick E. M. A. Maundrell J. Cole G. E. Pocock Alfred Heath Jim Parry G. E. Gee R. M. Heath Henry Maundrell

Kindergarten.

A. Holden J. Parry Albert Vines P. Aldrick Jack Wiltshire

Staff.

Resident— Miss Alexander Miss Abdy Miss Grover Miss Helliwell Miss Davis Miss Williams Miss Damant

Non-Resident.

W. R. Pullein, Esq. T. Hallett, Esq H. Spackman, Esq.

9

Games.

This year, owing to War conditions, our foreign matches have again been very l i m i t e d , — b u t with the growth of the School—Form and " Company" matches have become more numerous, and more exciting.

In Net Bail (Captain D. Haviland) we had one excellent m a t c h against the Royal School II, at Ball), the goals being 25-19 against us.

The Form Matches were played for the Cup, so kindly given by Miss James. These were most exciting, especially the match between Upper V and Lower V. . The results were as foiiows : — Upper IV ) Upper IV 1 I ower IV | 35-6 I u v 6 Upper V ) Upper V I vv ^ Lower V \ 26-21 J Net Bali badges have been awarded to D. Haviland, H, Tench and G. Ellis. During the second term there was a marked improvement in the style of the game, especially in the '• spring."

In Lacrosse (Captain J. Wilcocks) we were again unable 10 secure any foreign matches, and are hardly large enough a school to have m a n y matches among ourselves. We are however making progress in the game : improvement is especially seen in combination. We have some really good players, (D. Baines, G. Ellis, D. Haviland. H. Tench,) but the majority do not nearly reach the standard set by the best.

In Tennis (Captain J. Wilcocks) we won both our matches last summer, defeating Claremont School by 36games to 7, Tytherton School by 59 games to 14. Our VI improved steadily during the term, the couples being J. Wilcocks (who w o n a badge) and H. Tench : S. Randolph and A. Savory; D. Baines and J. Rew. On May 241!) and again on July 24th S. Prisca's (J. Wilcocks and J. Rew) beat the School House (H. Tench and D. Baines).

In the Form Matches for the cup given by Miss R. M a t t h e w s we found each Form most equal, in fact in the first t o u r n a m e n t each won exactly the same number of games. We played it out again with the result that the Upper IV won the cup. beating Fotm V by one game only.

In Cricket (Captain H. Tench) we had two victories beating Trowbridge County School by 10 wickets, and Miss M a t t h e w s ' XI by 17 runs.

We were very sorry indeed to say good-bye to Miss Wrightson last J u l y ; she had done so much for our games.

Miss Davis, who joined tiie Staff in September, has been an indefatigable coach and we owe her a real debt of gratitude for all she is doing for us. This term we have begun rounders, which we play under the rules of the Ling Association. It is a most popular game.

10

School Calendar.

1917.

Sep. 26th Address in Chapel. The Kev. E. C. Alexander.

Oct. 1st—Exhibition of Holiday Work.

Oct. 8th—Missionary Meeting in Church Booms. (Dr. Jenkins on the Church iu South Africa).

Oct. 15th—Address in Chapel.

The Very Kev. The Dean of Worcester.

Oct. 27.—Literary and Debating Society. Debate : " That the position of Women nas been improved by the War." (Lost by IB votes).

Nov. 3rd.—Mid Term Holiday. Fancy Dress Dance.

Nov. 5th—Paper Chase.

Nov. 10th—Net Ball, School House v. S. Prisca's . Victory for School House, 19—9.

Nov. 13th—Prize Day. Nov. loth -"At Home " to nil the Teachers in Calue.

Nov. 17th—Miss Ferris's Party.

Nov. 21st—The Staff and Prefects to a meeting at Devizes. " After War Problems."

Nov. 24th—Net Ball, S. Mary's v. Koyal School, Bath. Victory for lloyal School 25—19.

Nov. 26th Meeting about Girl Guide Movement.

The Lady Margaret Spicer and Miss Behrens.

Nov. 28th—Sale of Work.

Dec. 1st—Fifth Form Party.

Dec. 8th—Musical Evening, Dec. 9lh—Confirmation.

Dec. 13lh—Mark lieading. Breaking up Party and Speeches.

1918.

Jan. 21st—Exhibition of Holiday Work.

Jan. 26th—" B " Company Entertainment.

Feb. 2nd—"C" Company Entertainment.

Feb. 9th—"A" Company Entertainment.

Feb. 23rd—Senior Cooking Class. Luncheon for the Governors.

Feb. 26th—Net Ball, Day Girls v. Junior Boarders. Victory for Junior Boarders 28—J8.

March 1st—Lecture by Mr. Foxton Ferguson on " Folk Soug " March 2nd—Address in Chapel. The llev. Gordon Tidy.

Luncheon Picnic to the " Golden Gates.''

March llth—Literary and Debating Society. Debate: "That competition tends to efficiency rather than to waste."

(Motion carried).

March 16th—Jumble Sale.

March 23rd—Maids' Holiday.

March 26th—Net Ball. Final Match for Form Cut,. Cup won by Upper V.

11 April 2nd—Drill Competition, Judged by Miss James. Cup won by Upper V. April 4th—Mark Reading. Breaking-up Entertainment, " Fleur de Neige." Scenes from " King Lear," etc.

May 9th—Ascension Day. Picnic to Sandy Lane.

June 8th—Maids' Holiday.

June 15th—Half Term. Picnic to Derry Hill.

June 17th—Picnic to White Horse.

June 19th—" She Stoops to Conquer." 28th Wing R.A.F., in the Picture Palace.

June 19th—Lecture on the Holy Land, by the Rev. F. Carpenter, at Wessington.

June 22nd—Concert. Miss Beatrice Langley and Miss Marion Collier.

July 2nd—Guild Day. July 4th & 5th—Examination for the Frances Gabriel Scholarships.

July 17th—Entertainment.

Prize Day, 1917.

Our Hall is so much too small for "functions" that we were obliged again to hold our Prize Giving in the Town Hall, on November 131!!, and we were most fortunate in securing Dr. Norwood, Master of Marlborough College, who came to give away the prizes. After a short entertainment, songs by the Senior and " Special " Classes, and Shakesperian Recitations—a new feature— from " As You Like It," (Act I, Scene III), and " Kinj< John," (Act IV, Scene I), Miss Matthews read her report. Dr. Norwood then distributed the Prizes and Certificates, and gave us an address, impressing upon the giils that the School is still a young school, traditions are still in the making, and that what sort of girls they are to-day will determine very largely what the girls of the school will be in the f u t u r e : they have a very interesting task, it is much more easy to live up to a great standard than to create one.

The Archdeacon of Wilts was in the Chair, and Mr. Dunne proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Norwood for his great kindness in sparing us an afternoon.

Examinations, 1917—1918.

July, 1917.—Royal Drawing Society. 24 Honours, 16 Pass Certificates.

December, 1917.—Senior Cambridge Examination. Pass, D. M. Hobbs, (qualifying for Entrance to a Training College) ; G. B. Ellis, (Distinction in Drawing.) A third candidate—also with distinction in Drawing—failed in Arithmetic only. Thirty-six papers were taken in all, and there was one failure.

12 April, 1918.—Associated Board, R.A.M.; R.C.M. Local Centre Examination. Pass, S. E. Randolph, Piano, Advanced Grade.

Concours Mensuels.

Soci6te Nationale des Professeurs de Fran9ais en Angleterre.

All the candidates who took the papers in March, April and May passed. In the Degre Supeneur S. E. Randolph had one " Mention Honorable"; in the Degre Inteimediare M. I. Randolph had two " Mentions Honorables."

Prize Winners, 1917.

Form V. (Given by Mr. Dunne.) D. M. Hobbs.

(Given by the Archdeacon of Wilts.) S. E. Randolph.

Upper IV. (Given by Mrs. Dunne.) M. K. Short.

Lower IV. (Given by Miss Murray.) D. J. Gould. " (Given by Mrs. Duncan.) E. A. Danneman.

No one in Forms III and II reached the standard required for a Prize.

Form I. (Given by Mrs. Money-Kyrle.) E. M. M. Bodinnar Divinity. (Given by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury.)

S. E. Randolph. „ Junior. (Given by Miss Matthews ) M. U. S. Trask.

Music. (Given by Mr. Pullein.) S. E. Randolph.

Drawing. (Given by Mrs. H. G. Harris.) G. B. Ellis.

Domestic Science. (Given by Mrs. Bodington.) A. J. Savon-.

Needlework, Senior. (Given by Mrs. J.M. Harris ) M.L.Gould. ,, Junior. (Given by Mrs. Dudley Matthews.)

E. M L. Wolfenden.

General Knowledge, Senior.— Not awarded. „ ,, Junior. (Given by Miss Matthews.)

E. Hollis.

Nature Club. (Given by Miss Grover.) J. F. Wilcocks.

Frances Gabriel Scholarships.

Senior Junior Senior Junior

Day Girl.—Not awarded.

Day Girl.—M. E. de L. Smith Boarder.—E. Hollis.

Boarder.— M. U. S. Trask.

18

Holy Week and Easter at School.

For the fhst time for many years we spent Holy Week and Easter at School this rear.

We were able to go to the Eaiiy Service every morning during Holy Week, and Miss M a t t h e w s gave us special addresses in our own Chapel. On Good Friday we went to the Three Hours' Service taken by the Archdeacon.

The Prefects helped decorate the Church windows on the Saturday morning, and in the afternoon Miss Alexander and the V decorated our Chapel. We kept all our preparations secret from Miss Matthews and the rest of the School, and it was a great surprise to them to come into Chapel on Saturday evening and find new altar clothsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;presented by the Vâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; narcissi and lilies on the altar, and daffodils and primroses on the window sills.

We were very lucky in having Miss Gutteridge for Easter, and it seemed quite like old times when she played the harmonium in Cliapel; it was the first visit she had paid the School during term time since she left us.

Easter Day was unluckily very wet but in spite of the weather it was a very beautiful day.

S.E.R.

The Bazaar.

On November 28th a most successful Bazaar was held at the School, the proceeds <>t which amounting to over ^53 were sent to the Officers' Families Fund, and the Foreign Missions of the Church There were five well laden stalls of various kinds, the large amount of needlework bearing witness to .Miss Alexander's indefatigable interest in our working paities.

The sight of the sumptuous Provision Stall made one forget such unpleasant things as Food Restrictions or coupons. For this we are indebted to the kind contributions of many friends in Calne. There were continuous entertainments during the afternoon, consisting of dancing and singing by the girls. The success of these was due to the coaching of Miss Davis.

The evening was concluded by an auction of the remaining articles which caused much amusement, and was admirably conducted by Miss Matthews as Auctioneer.

M. I. R. & H. M. T.

Drill Competition.

At, 3 o'clock on Tuesday, April 2nd, we were all ready in the Gymnasium for the Competition to begin. For several weeks the coming Drill Display had occupied our minds, and great preparations in the form of extra drill at odd moments, and re-

14

liearsals, lin.d taken place. Consequently tliei-e w;is an aunosphere of thrill a.s we sat i x eady, each girl pi'oiidly wear ing' her Form badge.

The Thi'fd and Second Forms began, going through their exercises with great precision and smartness After them followed the other forms in order of seniority, and then came the jumping which was divided into two classes, senior and junior.

Then we retired while the marks were added. After a few moments we were recalled and the results read. The Upper V. won the Cup which was received by Susan Randolph, the Drill Sergeant.

Miss James then made some h e l p f u l criticisms, saying she admired the spirit of our drill, but the jumping should lie lighter and some positions better. Finally we cheered Miss James for coming to judge us, and Miss Davis who has done so much for our drill.

O. H . E. K. Miss James sent a report to the Governors in which she said "The gymnastic work as a whole struck ine as being exceptionally spirited and thoughtful, each Form from II. to Upper V. entering into the competition with great enthusiasm and determination to do its best. The Cup was given to Form V, â&#x20AC;˘ who gamed 73 out of a possible 100, and were followed by : â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Upper IV. with 64< marks Lower V, with 57 Forms III. and II. with 55 Lower IV with 53.

The girls under Miss Davis aie to be congratulated on the effort they have put into their work, achieving great success in alertness of mind a,nd precision of movement. Hut the general deportment in the walking, standing and sitting of everyday life needs special care, and an ease and grace of carriage is a,n essential part of good Swedish gymnastics.

In the Junior and Senior j u m p i n g which took place after the Competition, two girls, Eileen Wolfenden ami Margery Parker, distinguished themselves, the Junior jumping being in better style and of-a higher standard than the Senior.

It ha.s never before been rny lot to judge such pleasant, friendly, healthy-looking and energetic girls."

Mr. Foxton Ferguson.

On March 1st we all enjoyed a very interesting Lecture

by Mr. Foxton Ferguson, of Eton College, on folk songs and folk lore. Some of his stories of the origin of folk songs were very amusing, and he illustrated his lecture by singing some of the songs which he mentioned, including the well-known " I will give you the keys of heaven." Mr Foxton Ferguson

15 was very ably accompanied at the piano by Miss Helliwell, whose skilful playing added greatly to the success of the afternoon.

D.M. and E.H.

Concert, June 21st.

On Friday, June 2ist. a most enjoyable violin and pianoforte recital was given in the gymnasium by Miss Beatrice Langley and Miss Marian Collier. The programme included the celebrated " Kreutzer " sonata, and three movements of a sonata for violin and piano by Cesar Franck.

Miss Langley's playing was delightful and her execution and technique excellent Miss Collier proved a truly sympathetic accompanist. She also gave four short pianoforte solos which were much appreciated ; perhaps the most charming of all was her rendering of Gopak, a wild dance by the famous Russian composer Moussorgsky.

The programme seemed all too short, and we are looking forward to another visit from Miss Langley and Miss Collier in the near future.

G.I.H.

The Maids' Holiday.

On June loth we decided to give the maids a holiday, so early after breakfast they set out in high spirits and left their household duties to us.

Each girl had her appointed task, and the proverb " Many hands-make light work" amply justified itself. The Cookery Class monopolised the kitchen to cook the meals for the staff and girls tbiougbom the day. It was significant that the Headmistress was away, we hope it was not because she feared they had any evil design upon her!

However, accidents will happen, even in such well regulated kitchens as S. Mary's, and the Cookery Class owe their humble apologies to the rest of the School for custard savouring of the pot, and chocolate blancmange needing scaffolding.

The success of the day was entirely due to the untiring efforts of Miss Williams who kindly superintended us.

S.E.R. G.B.E.

Gifts to the School.

For the ChapelMedici P r i n t s . 1'erusfino " T h e Crucifixion," Rev. J. A. Chesterton.

from the

Fra Angeiieo " Tlie Annunciation," Anonymous.

Raphael " Sistine Madonna," from Miss Alexander.

16 Leonardo da Vinci "The Last Supper," from Miss Grover.

Aumonier Plaque of S. Michael, from the Rev. Gordon Tidy.

A. & M. Hymn Book with Music, from A. Savory and F. Farnfield.

The School Prayers, illuminated on vellum, from

the

School.

Cream Brocade Hangings, given and worked by D. Hohbs, A. Savory, G. Ellis, M. Gould, D. Haviland.

Donations to Chapel Fund, ^£10 for a carpet, Anonymous ; from Mrs. Wrightson and Miss Abdy.

Flowers from Mrs. Parker, ;Miss Alexander, D. Wright..

B. Lutener.

Library Books— Miss Abdy, Miss Alexander, Miss Bailey, Mr. Bodiimar, Dr. Ede, M. Gould, Miss Grover, Miss Gutteridge, Miss Hill, B. Lutener, Miss Matthews, S. Bandolph, Miss Williams, Miss Wrightson, Mrs. Gould, D. Haviland, G. Ellis.

For the Games—

Sa.ddle for t.he Gymnasium, Lacrosse Posts, and Swing, from Mr. Bodinnar.

Silver Cup for Form Net Ball Matches, from Miss James* Clock, Lower IV. Clock, Forms III. and II. School Bell, Mrs. Dudley Matthews.

Notice.

Subscript-ions to the News Sheet should be sent as soon as possible. Each copy co.sts 9d Contributions, imd news of "Old Girls," for p u b l i c a t i o n in the next number should be sent to the Editor before June 1st, 1919 We have received, with thanks, magnzines from the Godolphin School, Salisbury ; Queen Margaret's School, Scarborough ; London Orphan School, Watford ; Royal School, Bath ; Diocesan School for Girls, Grahamstown ; S Anne's School, Abbots' B r o i n l e v