S. MARY'S SCHOOL NEWS SHEET, July 1919—July 1920. Great changes have come to the School since we sent out our lust News Sheet. We came back this term to find our long awaited new buildings ready, with the result that everywhere we have more room, and more comfort. The new buildings, formerly a Y.M.C.A. h u t , give us three excellent class rooms for Forms V, IV, III, a'smaller room for the VI, and a splendid Hall, 60 feet by 28, which has entirely transformed our drill and dancing lessons, and it is delightful to think that we shall be no longer obliged to migrate to the Town Hall for Prize Day and School " functions." Painted cream and brown the whole building is most effective, airy and light, and we have indeed been fortunate in our architect and the men who worked for him. The whole building, which stands along the red wall in the top garden, is joined to the house by a long corridor. In the bouse itself there are innumerable changes. The original gymnasium is now our dining room, and the class room next to it our Library. The original dining room makes a perfectly delightful sitting room, called after our foundress "Gabriel," and Form II are happily ensconsed in the old Gabriel; upstairs the former V makes a fine dormitory for eight girls, while the old VI is now the Matron's room. Possibly one of the additions most appreciated is the excellent new cloak room, between the dining room and the Chanel, in which there is no longer a mfilee of shoe and stocking seekers, as each girl possesses her own " rabbit hutch " for her shoes. Towards all the very great expense involved the School has collected £500, more than twice the sum at which we originally aimed. Of this £118 was the result of our Sale of Work in November, the rest has been collected in various ways, and we owe a great debt of gratitude to our Parents, especially to Mr. Bodinnar whose generosity has been so great, to the Staff, Girls and Old Girls and other friends. We are not, going to close the fund yet, as we know bow large a sum the Governors have yet to realise, and we hope that those who have not yet helped us will come to our aid in reaching our next £100.
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The Confirmation. The Confirmation was held on December 17th. M. Parker, N. Cooper, M. Merrett and P. Keevil -were confirmed by the Bishop of Salisbury, and C. Croft was confirmed two days later at home. On June 80th V. Bailey was confirmed in the School Chapel.
The War Memorial. Old Girls will be interested to hear that we have been able-to put up in Chapel a very beautiful little memorial to those connected with the School who fell in the war. It takes the form of an illuminated scroll, which has been most delightfully carried out by Miss Sharpe, of Glastonbury. The lettering and colouring are perfect. We remember in this way the following :— Denis Arthur Ballard William Edward Corderoy Herbert John Gunning James Patrick Joyce Eric Gordon Joyce Richard A r t h u r Maurice Lutener Richard Edward Skyrme Charles William Trevor Trask R.I.P.
U.M.C.A. For a long time we had been looking forward to a lecture from Miss Dora Abdy, and on November 24th last year, our expectation was rewarded by a most interesting account of Miss Abdy's experiences in East Africa. Miss Abdy told us about her work among the natives ; and gave us a thrilling account of the imprisonment of some of the Missionaries and Teachers during the German occupation ; she alse showed us several pictures which made her stories all the more vivid. Even the youngest of us thoroughly enjoyed the lecture, and we hope that before long Miss Abdy will pay us another visit. We are still sending our support to the U.M.C.A. for Mary Mnkaimitello, but have not been able lately to hear news of her, as on the resignation of Padre and Mrs. Moffatt, Mpanza has had to be temporarily closed. We are greatly looking forward to the Prize Giving when we hope the Bishop of Northern Rhodesia will be with us. M.P.M.
U.G.S.M. We are very glad to say that S. Mary's has joined the United Girls' Schools' Mission. On October 16th Miss Matthews held a meeting at which, after giving an account of the Mission, she asked if the School would like to join. Upon unanimous agreement to this project, D. Morrison was proposed as School Secretary, and it was then agreed that the termly subscription should be sixpence, supplemented by special offertories in Chapel. Miss Matthews promised to write to Canon Veazey, the head of the Mission, and ask him to come and tell us about it. He paid us a very interesting visit on the 24th, telling us all abouts the splendid work of the Mission in Camberwell, supported entirely by girls' schools. He made us very anxious, to do our best to help, and it was so kind of him to spare us a day of his precious time. Since then we have contributed over the required sum to the Mission, and many girls have been good in sending flowers and clothes, and many are now corresponding with children in Camberwell. At present we have a visitor from the Mission, a little boy of 12, of whom we are very fond, and who is profiting by country air. U. MOKIUSON, (Secretary )
Tuesday Chapel Collections. Summer Term, 1919— Picture f o r Pilgrims' House U.M.C.A. ... A u t u m n Term, 1919— Southampton School U.M.C.A." ... U.G.S.M. ... Lent Term, 1920— " Save the Children" Fund U.M.C.A. ... Parish Church Flowers In hand ... Subscriptions to U.G.S.M.— A u t u m n Term, 1919 Lent Term, 1920 ...
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S. Mary's School Guild. The Annual Festival of the Guild was held at the School on Wednesday, J u l y 2nd, 1919. The day began with a Celebration in the Church. At the afternoon meeting the Guild Office was said in the School Chapel, and an address given by The Rev J. W. S. Tomlin, Principal of S. Boniface College, Warminster. Tea followed in the gymnasium, after which, as it was too wet for the tennis match arranged between Past and Present, a short display of drill was given by the girls. A general meeting followed, at which Miss Matthews specially thanked the Guild members for their generous support of the Building Fund. It was proposed by Mrs. Keevil and seconded by D. Wright that a special donation of two guineas should he given to the Building Fund. .IDLY 2nd, 1 9 1 9 - 1920. Expenditure. £ s. d. £ H. (\. ... 4 1 7 ', Donation to School ... '2110 ; Building Fund . . . 2 2 0 Stamps ... 2 0 Balance ... 4 8 7
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News of Old Girls. Of the girls who have left since J u l y , 1919 :— Susan Randolph is teaching music at Roy don Hail, Diss, a preparatory school for boys. Mary Gould has begun a three years' training at the School of Domestic Science, Bath. Helen Tench is training at the Physical Training College, Bedford. Janet Hollis is training at the School of Domestic Science, Gloucester. Barbara Isaacs has gone home to Jamaica. Olive Kendall, who is hoping to take up Kindergarten teaching, is at home for this term. Peggy Jenkins is at home, she teaches some little children. Betty Cole has gone to the Godolphin School. This term we are losing two prefects : Margaret Randolph is going to Paris, to work for the Certificate d'etudes Franchises at the Sorbonne. Vera Bailey is going to the Physical Training College, Liverpool. We give them onr very best wishes.
Of other Old Girls: — Lilias Jackson is hoping to train as a nurse at the London Hospital. Dorothy Clayton took her Board of Education Certificate last year, passing with Distinction in Hygiene and Physical Training, and Advanced Credit in Drawing, English and Botany, She also obtained a First Class in the Archbishop's Examination. She left Salisbury Training College last July, and is now teaching at Shirley Girls' School, Southampton. We were very glad to see her last November, and to hear about her very interesting work. Gretchen Ellis is sti'll teaching at Wellesley House, Broadstairs. Prances Farnfield is spending the summer term afc School, helping in various ways, especially in the Orchestra. Dorothy Llobbs is in her last term at Salisbury Training College. She begins teaching, at Southend, next term. Ethel Street is training in gardening at Reedens, Newick. Molly Joyce has a secretarial post in London. Barbara Lntener is Assistant Matron at S. Fillan's, Hes\vall. She came to stay with us in November, and again in April when she brought Christine to School. Her father lias just left Oswestry and gone to Chin. Rosamund Marsh has been in Ireland for some months, but has j u s t returned home. Averil Savory is training as a Nurse at the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. Millicent Short returned home to Tobago last year. Cecilia and Jocelyn Wilcocks have gone to live at Exton, near Topsham. Jocelyn is training in poultry farming. We have had visits d u r i n g the year from Dorothy Haviland, Susan Randolph, Dorothy Clayton, Barbara Lut.ener, Dorothy Hobbs, Mary Gould, Edna Bartlett, Frances Farnfield and Jimet Hollis. Miss Gutteridge came to stay w i t h us in December. She is leaving Lindley Lodge this term. Miss Varley has been appointed to a post as Classical Mistress at Darlington High School. Miss Helliwell, who has been with us three years, is leaving this term on her a.ppointment to a post u n d e r her old Head Mistress, Miss Escott, at Clanham High School. W h i l e congratulating her on her promotion we wish to thank her very heartily indeed for all her work here, and for g i v i n g so u n g r u d g i n g l y of her time to help on ail our out of school activities ; especially-
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are we grateful for all the acting dresses which owe every thing to her planning and making. Miss Hammond is also leaving us this term to take up work at Prior's Field, Godalming. She has done splendid work for our d r i l l , dancing and games, and we wish her every happiness in her new post.
School List, July 1920. FORM VI. Came. . 1918 l V. D. Bailey M. I. Randolph .' 1918 l M. P. Margessou D. Morrison . 1917 1 K. M. Beach E. Hollis FORM V. . 1916 2 J. Sorsbie J. D. Gould 1917 2 K. F. Brown . M. TJ. S. Ttask . 1917 3 D. W. Urwick B. 0. E. Skyvme 1918 2 E. B. C. Marsh . G. M. Croft V. SPECIAL. 1916 3 J. E. MacMunn . K. E, L. Stone . H. M. Hamilton-Jackson 1918 2 M. Wood FORM IV. . E. M. O. Jenkins E. M. L. Wollenden ... 1914 3 M. E. deL. Smith 1910 3 M. A. McKay . . 1917 2 E. Kitson M. A. Hulbert 19173 M.J. Beach . M. I. Stevens . 1918 1 M. M. Buck E. M. Parker 1918 3 H. M. Hopkins IV. SPECIAL. . 1910 2 J. M. M. Wilson F. Keevil . 1916 3 V. I'1. Newcomb N. C. Cooper 1917 2 D. H. Douglas . E. M. Merrett 1917 3 A. B. Kitson . E. K. Highinore 1918 2 K. A. G. Ptevost C. B. C. Croft . 1918 3 N. K. Samways E. M. Griffith . H. M. Stiles S. L. Howai-d- Jones ... 1918 3 . E. B. Tench 1919 2 REMOVE. 19L73 M.Bigwood M. Hiscock . E. P. Waddilove M. G. Cole . ... 1911 1 . 1915 3 E. Corderoy FORM III. E. M. M. Boclinnar ... 1915 3 P. M. Howard Jones .. . J. Collard 1917 3 F, M. Bartlett . 1917 3 K. M. Charsley A. F. Pocock . M. E. Smith 1916 a M. F. Hopkins . 1919 3 K. N. Wilson C. M. Lutener . P, JI. Wilson 1919 3 B. M. Parker .
Came. 1918 3 1917 2 1919 3 '1918 3 1919 l 19193 1920 l 1919 2 1920 2 1918 3 1919 l 1919 3 1920 2 1920 2
1919 2 1919 3 1920 l 1920 l 1920 l 1920 1 1919 2
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FORM J. E. Hussey P. M. Gee 15. I. 11. Telling M. G. Howard Jones E. M. A.Maundrell J. C. Williams
1915 3 1917 2 1918 3 1919 1 1917 2 1915 3
II. H. E. West G. E. Pocock G. M. Dixon I. M. Rawliugs E. Wood
W. J. Aldrick J. Cole G. E. Gee J, A. Wiltshire
FORM 19J6 i 1916 3 . 1917 2 , 19172
I. H. M. Hussey W. Smith Y. M. Bartlett
N. M. Cole M. R. Heath P. If. Aldrick J. L. Parry
KINDERGARTEN. . 1918 3 R. G. Wiltshire . 1917 2 P. L. Dixon . 19182 W. D. Parry . 1918 2
1919 l 1917 3 1916 2 1920 1 1920 2
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Staff. IlESIDIONT :—
Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss
ALEXANDER (Senior Mistress), French—1915 3 ABDY, Kindergarten—1915 3 GROVER, Science, Gardening, Handwork—1915 3 HELLIWELL, Music-1.9173 WILLIAMS, Domestic Science—1918 l DAMANT, Matron—1918 2 HAMMOND, Games, Gymnastics and Dancing—1918 3 KOUNTRKE, Mathematics, English—1918 3 PLAYLL, Latin, History—1920 2
N O N - R K S I D K N T :—
W. It. PULLEIN, ESQ , Piano T. HALLETT, ESQ , Drawing Miss BICATHICIS LANGLKY, Violin ALGERNON SALTER, ESQ., Violoncello
School Calendar. 1919 Sep. 24th—Beginning of term. Oct. 1st—Meeting in Town Hall. Miss Amy Bridges an "old girl," gave an account of her Missionary Work in China. Oct. llth—Sixth Form "At Home." Oct. 24th—Canon Veazey's Lecture on the TJ.G.S M. Oct. 25th—Net Ball Match. Royal School Bath II beat S. Mary's, at Bath, 15—11.
Nov. 3rd—Mid-Term Holiday. Fancy Dress Dance. Nov. 8th—Maids' Holiday. Nov. llth—Armistice Day Picnics to Avebury and The White Horse. Nov. 12th-Net Ball Match. The " Clergy Daughters" were beaten by the "Laity", 14—11. Nov. 15th—Company Net Ball Matches Final -won by B Company (Captain, M. Randolph). Nov. 15th— Gardening Club. J. Hollis read a paper on Roses. Nov. 22nd-Net Ball Match (under 16) versus Tythertou Girls' School, at Tytherton. S. Mary's won 25—7Nov 24th—Lecture by Miss Dora Abdy on the U M.C.A. Nov. 27lh—Lecture by the Rev. G. H. O. Kendall on Flints and Flint Instruments. Nov. 29th—Miss Ash, Head Mistress Elect of the Godolphiu School, came to stay. Some music and dances were given in her honour. Dec. 3rd—Bazaar. Dec. 10th — Cambridge Higher Local Examination. Dec 16th—Breaking up Tea and Speeches. Dec. 17th—The Confirmation. Dec. 18th—Breaking up. 1920. Jan. 21st—Beginning of Term. Feb. 7th—A and C Company Entertainment. Feb. 14th—B and D Company Entertainment. Feb. 16th—Lantern Lecture by Miss Robertson, on British Laudscape Painters. Feb. 17th—Oratorio of S. Paul in the Parish Church. Feb. 18th—Ash Wednesday. Address in Chapel by the Rev. H. C. B. Lethbridge. Feb. 27th—Teachers' Party. Feb. 28th—Form Net Ball Matches—First rounds. Gardening Club Paper by Miss Grover oil "Gardening as a Profession for Women " Mar. 2nd—Miss Matthews' Party. Mar. 5th—Form Net Ball Matches—Finals. Cup won by Form V. Mar. 7th—Maids' Holiday. Mar. 10th—Lecture by the Rev. R. G. Wheeter on Astronomy. Mar, 12th—Form Drill Competition Mar. 20th—Lacrosse Match. S. Mary'sbeat The Royal School, Bath, at Bath, 4—1. Mar. 23rd—The Rev. R. G Wheeler came to give a talk, in the garden, about the Stars. Mar. 25th-Half Holiday. Net Ball Match. Oxford V.Cambridge,Oxford won 10—4
9 Mar. 26th—Visit of Miss Lucy Douglas Mar. 27th—Lacrosse Match v. Godolphin 2nd XII, at home. Godolphin won 6—3 April 2Sth—Beginning of Term. May 1st—Dance in the New Hall. May 13th—Mr. Foxton Ferguson's Song Recital " Sea Songs." May 14th—Entertainment and Dinner to the Workmen. May 22ud—Visit to Winterbourne Bassett to see Mr. Kendall's collection of Flints. May 26th- Entertainment to Calue G.F.S. June 2nd—Dedication ol the Roll of Honour in Chapel. June 4th-7th—Hall-term Holiday. June 5th—Expeditions to Bratton andEdington, and to Sandy Lane. June 7th—Expedition to Oomptou Bassett. Mrs. Howard Jones' Picnic. June 12th—Progressive Games' Party. June 16th—Cambridge Higher Local Examination. June 19th—School Sports. June 22nd—Miss Judith Alcock on Foreign Missions. June 30th—Prize Day. The Bishop of Northern Rhodesia. July 17th—Tennis Match versus S. Katherine's, Clifton. July 16th—Drill Competition versus Godolphin, at Salisbury. July 15th—Flower Show. July 19th—Cambridge Senior Local Examination. July 27th—End of Term.
Examinations, 1919—1920. July, 1919—Royal Drawing Society. Full Certificate, O. H. E. Kendall. 41 Honour Certificates, 21 Pass Certificates. December, 1919—Cambridge Higher Local. Group B ; O. H. E. Kendall, M. I. Randolph. Concours Mensuels (Societe Nationale des Professeurs de Franoais en Augleterre) Superieur Prix. M. I. Randolph. Mention Honorable, E. B. C Marsh. Intei'mediciire. Mention Honorable, J. Sorsbie. Primaire, Mention Honorable, A. B. Kitson.
Prize Winners, 1920. Form YI
Head of t,he School (given by the Archdeacon of Wilts) M. I Randolph. French (given by .1. F. Bodinnar, Esq.') M. 1. Randolph. History (given by A. M. Dunne, Esq., K-0.) U. Morrison
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Form V. (Given by Mrs Dunne) J. Sorsbie. (Given by Mrs. Duncan) D. J. Gould. Form IV. (Given by Mrs. H. G. Harris) E. M. L. Wolfenden. Form III. (Given by Mrs. Dudley Matthews) K. M. Bigwood. (Given by Miss Murray) A. I)'. Pocock. Form II. Not awarded Divinity. (Given by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury) D. Morrison. Music. Piano (given by W. R Pullein. Esq.) S. E. Randolph. ., (given by Miss Helliwell) O. H. .E. Kendall. ., Violin (given by Mits Beatrice Langley) V. D. Bailey. Domestic Science. (Given by Mrs. Bodington) M. L. Gould. Needlework. Senior (given by Mrs. •). M. Harris) B. M. lsaa,cs. Junior lgiven by Mrs. Piuchiu) A. F. Pocock. General Knowledge. (Given by the Head Mistress) E. Hollis. Civics and Current Events (Given by Dr and Mrs. Ede) (i) J. Sorsbie (iii M. U. S. Tra.sk. Carpentry. (Given by the Head Mistress) G. M. Croft. Gardening. (Given by Mrs. George Harris) M. U. S. Trask. Physical Work. (Given by Miss Hammond) H. M. Tench. Sports. (Junior Championship) (given by Mrs. .lames Hopkins) E. M. M. Bodinnar. French. (Given by the Soci6te Nationals des Protesseurs de Francais en Angleterre) M. I Randolph.
Frances Gabriel Scholarship, 1919. Senior Boarder—J. Sorsljie. Junior Boarder—D. W. Urwic'k. M. McKay. Day Girls—M. 1'ickard, M. E. de L. Smith.
Games. Tennis. The tennis this'year among the Seniors is not nearly up to tb« standard of last summer; S. Randolph and H. Tench are very much missed, and the remainder of the team have not reached their la.st year's form yet. Our serving is specially weak, and double faults a re far-.too common. We shall have to pra.ci.ise very hard to be able to master a. good enough team for the matches next month. The Juniors, however, are improving very much, and in some cases doing really well. Weha,d two very good matches last,.Inly; on Guild Da,y the present girls played the old girls and beat them in two setts, but i.he match was not finished owing 10 rain. On J u l y 9th we pla,yed the Calne Ladies' Club, a.nd after a, very close match we were victorious by 44—40 games. S. Randolph won a badge. We hope to play them a.gain this term, and also St. Katheriues' School, Clifton. The Form Matches lasi year resulted in a victory for Form VI, and the Championship i'a.eqnet, so kindly given by Mrs. Corderoy, was won by M. Randolph, who defeated S. Randolph in the finals by two setts \o three. M RANDOLPH. (Captain.,1
11 Lacrosse. The Iiaorosse improved a great deal last year, and much more keenness has been shown over it. We had two very good matches in the Easter term; on March 20th we played the Royal School, Bath, and won by 4—1 ; on March 27th we played the Godolphin 2nd XII and were defeated by 6—3. Their good play made us realize our deficiencies, specially our slowness in passing and lack of combination, our defences being specially weak. On the whole however, the game has greatly improved, and we are extremely grateful to Miss Hammond and Miss Varley for their invaluable coaching. M. RANDOLPH, (CaptainJ Net Ball. We are sorry that this year our old Oapta,in H. Tench is no longer with us. At the beginning of the Christmas term J. Gould was elected Captain, and since then we have had many matches both Foreign and at Home. On October 25th we played the Royal School, on their ground and suffered defeat, 15 goals to 11, and as a result of this match J. Gould and N. Cooper received badges. Later on, on November 22nd our under 16 team played Tytherton and beat them 23 goals—7. Lust term the Annual Form (Jup matches were played, the V form gaining the cup. Great improvement was seen in Net Ball during tlie winter, especially among the Juniors, some of whom are now exceptionally good. The jumping throughout the school is much better, we still need improvement, in shooting and defence players. J. GOULD, (Captain.) Cricket. We are very sorry that tbis summer we have lost our Captain, H. Tench, who has done so much for tlie school cricket At the meeting this year V. Bailey was elected captain. Enthusiasm for cricket, has undoubtedly grown this term, but our fielding is still very weak and we hope thiit next year will see a very great step forward when we have our beautiful new field. We hope to challenge the Royal school this term, if "germs" do not prevent us, and to make up for the beating they gave us last year. V. D. BAILEY, (Captain.)
The Drill Competition. The Drill Competition was held this year on March 12th, Miss Macbeth, from the Royal School, very kindly coming to judge. Each form beginning as usual from the II. went through its allotted exercises, and at the conclusion we all adjourned to the garden whilst marks were added. When we returned, Miss Macbeth awarded the Cup to Form IV (Sergeant M. Jenkins) with 46 marks, the VI coming next with 41. Further results were, Form III 36, Form II 35, Form V 3ii and Form IV Special 30. G. Croft, M. Jenkins, and N. Cooper received Senior badges for drill, and M Hiscock and J. Collard, Junior. E. Wolfendeii, J. Gould, B. Hkyrme, E. Bodinnar, J. Hussey,
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K. Wilson and B. Cole were commended for good work during the year, and Miss Macbeth rend her report on the afternoon's work. She said that the drill on the whole was very good, though marching in every form was too heavy. Komi IV were very bright and quick, the VI were very good indeed and ran tl;e IV very close. I) M.
" Green Stripes." The green stripes given for •' sitting up " are awarded each half term: the holder of three is entitled to a " blue stripe," and the possessor of three blue stripes will receive a school badge There has not yet deen time for anyone to win a badge, but several girls have done very well; G. Croft, K. Brown, M. Jenkins and M. Hiscock have each won two blue stripes, and the first green one towards the third. Miss Matthews ha.s now ^iven a Challenge picture (Watts' "Good Luck to your Kisbing") to be won by the Form which secures, each term, the highest percentage of "stripes." In the Autumn Term, a.nd again in the Lent Term, it WHS won by Form V
Drill Competition at Salisbury. Thursday July 10th, 1919, was the nicest day that even the oldest inhabitant of St. Mary's can remember: Miss Mai thews took the VI, V and Drill VI to Salisbury; Miss Alexander, Miss Abdy and Miss Hammond came too, so there were sixteen of us, and we all went over in a. large motor brake We thoroughly enjoyed the drive of about 37 miles, and all agreed that in such beautiful wea.t'her it wa.s very much nicer than going by train. When we got there, at about 11.80, we were shown over the Cathedral, which surpassed the expectations of those of us who ha,d not seen it before. A verger showed us round and explained everything to us. A f t e r that we ail went up to the Godoiphin, where we were met by Miss Douglas a.nd some of the girls. We had lunch at School House, and were afterwards shown all over the School. We were very proud to see Miss Matthews' name up in the VI. Form for four successive years, and twice in red letters as head of the School. We also went to S. Margaret's and some of the other houses. Some of us then played tennis with some of our hostesses, we admired and envied their splendid over-arm service. After tea, which we had in the garden, w« all went into the Hall, and the whole School assembled there to watch the Drill Display. Our VI. drilled first and we were all thrilled with piide. as we did not realize before how well they did it. The Godoiphin VI. then followed, and their marching and running especially filled us with admiration. Miss Douglas and Miss Ma.tchews made complimentary speeches, saying how glad both Schools were to meet each other, and Miss Douglas said she hoped the drill display would become a.n annual institution. W« were very sorry when 6 o'clock came, and we had to leave. We had all enjoyed every moment of our day. It was so
18 delightful actually to see the Godolphin, about which we had heard so much, JIB we seem to have so close a connection with it (.Miss Matthews found nineteen "links" between ihe two schools ) Wihad a splendid send off, and the drive back was lovely
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Miss Douglas lias since given a cup for an annual Drill (Joinpetition between the two schools. All being well we shall go there on July 16th, and we are indeed looking forward to our visit.
The Sports, 1920. On June ]9th we had our Sports. As there were so many entries for each competition we ran most of the ''heats" the day before. The events included a 100 Yards Flat Knee, Eligh Jump, a Potato Race, a Sack Race, an Egg and Spoon Race, an Obstacle Race, a Form Team Race and a Form Message Race; prizes were ii Iso given for throwing the Cricket Ball, and another for throwing the Lacrosse Ball. Thanks to the trouble taken by Miss Hammond everything went off splendidly and people went to bed very tired but happy Miss Kat.hii.rine Matthews, who was staying at the School gnve away the prizes, which included two most k i n d l y given by Mi>. Hopkins; a prize for the girl who gained the most points on the whole sports, and another for the Form Team Race. The former was won by Edna Bodinnar with 65 points, and the latter by the 7. Form.
K. F. B.
The Library. Since our la.st News Sheet came out we have added 97 books to our Library, the ma.rjority of which are*books of reference. These, with all the standard novels, are now arranged in the "Reference Library"—the old III. Form—the VI. and V. being privileged.to work there at any time. The total number of books now in the Library is 560 but we are anxious to get a great many more ! We are very grateful to all those who have given us books. We little thought a year ago that our new building would so soon be finished, and that our hopes of having a room set apart as a Library would be realized. E. M. ALEXANDER (Librarian).
The Gardening Club. The Gardening Club unfortunately does not seem to have excited much interest during the past year, though four papers have been read, a larger number than in any previous year. At the first meeting a paper was read by M. Gould on "Rockeries " and it was decided that a Rockery should be started in the
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school grounds, which through the energy "of the Gardening Glass has since become a great success. On November 15th .Janet Hollis rea.d a. paper on " Roses/' To everybody's great regret Miss Matthews resigned the Presidency at this meeting of the Club, as she said she wished us to manage itfor ourselves. J. Hollis was elected as President, and M. Randolph a,s Secretary, also it. representative was elected from each form to make a Committee. The same Term, on December 6th. J. Sorsbie read a paper on "Flowers for Small Gardens." J. H o l l i s had to resign the Presidency as she \YJI.S leaving, and J. Sorsbie was elected President. The lust meeting of the Gardening C l u b up to date was at the end of last term when Miss Grover gave us an extremely interesting lecture on "Gardening as a. Profession for Women." She so impressed us with the delights of Swanley College that some people since hearing her harve quite determined to become lady-gardeners. ,]. SORSBIE, (President).
Twelfth Night. One of the greatest of all last Summer's events could not be "recorded in the 1919 New.s Sheet, namely the performance of "Twelfth Night" which we gave in the School Garden. Two performances were given oil July 1 6 t h , and (.he sum of ÂŁ19 was raised for the Building Fund. The acting of everybody was a, great success, S. Randolph as Olivia, and lil. Wolfendeii as Viola, being especially good, as also were O. Kenda.il as Sir Toby and 11. J e n k i n s as Sir Andrew. H. Tench made an excellent love-sick Duke whilst the incidental music and Dances were m u c h admired. Great thanks are due to Miss Matthews who entirely taught us the play a.nd was an indefatigable couch, and to Miss Kichards who came down from London on purpose to give us a week's couching. The wonderful dresses, the creation of Miss Helliweil and the rest of .the Staff Contributed greatly to the success. D. II.
Peace Day, July 19th,
1919.
Peace day, for which so many preparations had been made, proved wet. All the morning there were anxious questions, as to what would happen, but by lunch time the weather cleared a. little, and we all changed into the fancy dresses we were wearing, and in which we were leading the procession of all the Calne Schools. When all was ready we inarched down to the Green. First in the procession came the. three heud prefects, carrying the School banner, b e a u t i f u l l y made by Miss W i l l i a m s , these were followed by different groups of girls, ca.rrying other banners representing various famous battles in Kuglish history, such as the A r m a d a , the Somme. etc. On reaching the Green we sang ' ' O h God our help ill ages pa.si. " and the Nationa.1 A n t h e m . The ra.in began again, and as we marched down to t h e S t r a n d , to the accompaniment of n. band, it came on harder and harder. There we sang a n o t h e r
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hymn and then were told to run straight home. When we reached it we were sent straight to bed and given doses o£ quinine (!), our tea being brought to us there. We got up again for supper, after which we played games and danced, till prayers ended a day which, in spile of the wet, had been extremely enjoyable.
M. T.
Armistice Day. Owing to the wet weather of half-term our visit to Avebury was postponed u n t i l armistice day, when after a, short memorial service in Chapel tor those who had fallen in the war we drove off in two parties, those who would have gone at half-term to A.vebury and the rest to i,he White Horse. Those who went to Avebury had a most interesting time, looking a,t the old church and at the huge prehistoric stones, vipon one of which they had lunch, after which the really energetic ones climbed to the top of Silbury Hill. Those who went to the White Horse, had a most enjoyable game of hide and seek on the downs, after exploring the monument and having their picnic on the Horse itself. Both parties returned home, each [quite convinced that they had had the best time, on which subject there is still controversy. M. M. H. J . & B. C. B. S.
The Bazaar, December 3rd, 1919. La.st year's bazaar eclipsed all others both by its enjoyment and its result. The fa.ct tha.t the day was wet, hindered few visitors and the provision and stationery stalls were cleared almost at once. The plain needlework under Miss Alexander did a flourishing trade, clearing over £40 as did the fancy, china, and toy stalls. The dancing during intervals was much enjoyed—the fruits of Miss Hammond's labour. Hut it is to Miss Alexander that the chief honours of the day are due ; the great sum of £113 raised for the Building Fund was the outcome of her energy in organising working parties and making final preparations. We want to t h a n k her and all the Staff very much for the success. D. M.
Tea and Speeches, Christmas 1919. Owing to the Confirmation on "breaking up day " the annual tea and speeches had to be held the day before. A f t e r tea. the first, speech was made by M. .Randolph the Head Girl, then by J. Gould for games. N. Flighmore spoke for tiie day girls, and D. Urwick for the new girls followed, but the crowning speech of all was that by Miss Varley for the new mistresses, although as she tuid '' new in my case can only mean newest or that thing next to new." because she had already been here a. year. Miss Ma.tthews referred in her speech to our delight in having Miss Gntteridge with us; a,nd
16 gave for the benefit of us who had come during UK; past year a brief account of the history of the school, which interested us all very much. Speeches concluded with a. general " drinking of healths and clapping of hands." K. M. B
The Entertainments to the Men and to the
G. F. S. We felt that we could not let the men, who had worked so hard putting up the hut, go, without giving them a farewell entertainment of some sort, so one was arranged for May 14tli The Programme consisted of two country dances, and another da,uce by some of the girls, and a, solo da.nce by J. Colla,rd. There was also a display of drill under Miss Hammond's supervision. Miss Helliwell sang two delightful songs and I1'. Farnfield played two enchanting ragtimes on her violin. From the enthusiastic applause of Mr. Clayton and his assistants it is to be concluded that they greatly enjoyed the entertainment that was given to them. Miss Matthews ma.de a speech thanking them for all their work, and to this Mr. Clayton replied. The entertainment was repeated on May 26th, to some members of the Girls' Friendly Society who came to the School. After the entertainment the girls spent a very happy evening dancing and playing games in the hall. M. W.
Half-Term, June, 1920. Half-term blew in with a cold wind which however did not chill the enthusiastic picknickers who drove off to Bra.tt.on 011 Saturday morning, nor did it quell their appetites for the repast in the garden of an old fashioned hostelry when they arrived. A f t e r lunch a rush was ma.de for the downs, and while the more energetic ones scaled the dizzy heights, the sluggards lazed to their hearts' content on the plain below. On the way back, we visiied the wonderful llth century church at Edington after which we sped home, to exchange reminiscences with those who, at Mrs. Hopldn's very kind invitation, had gone to Sandy Lane. Sunday was a. day of voluminous letter-writing, and most of the da,y wa.s spent in this pleasant occupation on rugs in the garden. On Monday Miss Matthews a.nd Miss Helliwell, in the role of " two champions " challenged t h e school to a tennis match, which was very thrilling Half-term was concluded happily by a, visit, to Comotoii Bassett where we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in the lovely old Manor House, and in the extensive grounds in which we partook of a most sumptuous tea, given by our extremely kind hostess Mrs. Howard Jones to whose invitation we owed such a, delightful afternoon. B C. S. & J. S.
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The Rev. H. G. O. Kendall's Lectures. On November 27th last year we were given a most enjoyable lecture <>n flints by the Hev. H. G. O. Kendall which was all the more interesting a,s none of us knew anything about this subject. Mr. Kendall brought a few specimens of his collection to illustrate his lecture. He only started his collection a comparatively short time ago, and has already found many thousand specimens. On May 22nd Mr. Kendall most kindly invited a party to his home at Winterbourne Bassett, to hear a little more about flints, and to see his most interesting collection. A f t e r his lecture we were able to ask questions about various flints which attracted our curiosity and we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon there, and wish to thank Mr. Kendall for his great kindness in devoting so much time to us, and Mrs. Kendall for inviting such a big party to tea.
E. H.
The Rev. R. G. Wheeler's Lectures. During the Lent Term, on March 10th, 1920, Mr. Wheeler gave the whole School a very interesting lecture on astronomy. It was so interesting, that we all wanted Mr. Wheeler to come again, and he very kindly did so. This last lecture was, if possible, even more interesting than the first, as Mr. Wheeler kindly came one clear starlight evening, and pointed out to us such stars as Syrius, Cassiopeia, and Saturn, that favoured vis by shining with unwonted brilliancy. We are all hoping Mr. Wheeler will soon come again, and give us another lecture on this inexhaustible subject. E. B. M.
The Fifth Form's Lament. ion leaving their classroom which is now a dormitory.) When we consider how our lives we've spent Ere half our days at S. M. S. are done. All the scrapes we've had. and a.ll the fun In our dear Fifth Form, whence we've to be sent, After the term of. 1920, Lent. Into a Hut, in classroom number one! Fifth Form and Special, Jo to Joaii Mac Munn The exiled Fifth Form one and all lament.. Sadly we fear that every sleeper's rest Will be disturbed by all t.he grisly ghosts Of things that used to happen in our form ! Refused exams will trample on their chests. Lockers and desks will harry them in haste, And round their beds the Honour Marks will swarm. .1. SOESBIB.
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The Sixth Form's Supplication. How great/ was our surprise and joy When first the Sixth we saw. The glories of the spacious shelves (Without a sliding door !) The carpet and the tables three, The windows, and the curtain T'was better than the ancient Sixth, Of that we all were certain. But now at last we feel constrained Before the workmen go To make to you a. last request (We hope you won't say " no " !) For every time Miss Hammond takes A class of drill or dance We have to freeze beneath the chill Of her most icy glance. If we would venture from the Sixth She never do«s refuse us. But of those words she must be tired— •' Oh, will you please excuse us P " A n d when on Sunday afternoon We go to fetch our tea The third form raise their busy heads To see who it can be. We cannot venture from the room Without a great sensation, And so we venture to request A trifling alteration. If we conid only have a door That led into the garden We shouldn't have to cross the Hall Or beg Miss Hammond's pardon. To you we should be grateful then Until the end of time, It only needs this one thing more To make the Sixth Sublime. M. I. RANDOLPH. (This petition has been granted.)
An Ode to a Certain Elusive Accomplishment. I saw them gripped in close embrace, Stagg'ring each with anguished face, In mystic dance, through boundless space With a weird uncanny grace. As round and round they wind about, Whirling, twirling, in and out, Whale'er it was they strove about, They've won ! Hark, the joyous shout!
19 In their triumph's no-alloy Oh, what's the rea,son for their joy? A ttempted modesty ma.kes. coy Their faces, us those drawn by " Poy. " Were they underneath some curse? I cannot tell, in scanty verse, But, though they could not do it worse, (cres.J They can, at last they can, reverse ! !
D. W. Urwick.
Prize Day, June 30th, 1920. As we go to press we are able to add a short account of Prize Day. The Bishop o£ Northern lihodesia most kindly consented to come to us for it, and arrived the evening before, so that Miss Matthews was able to give a dinuer party in his honour, and the Cookery Class, under Miss Williams, were most successful in tha excellent dinuer they produced. G. Hamilton Jackson and K. Stone also proved very able parlour maids. Next morning the Bishop took prayers in Chapel, and then visited all the classrooms, and also went over to S. Prisca's. It was a great interest to us to find that he could tell us so much about Mary Mukamutello, the child we support at Mpauza in his Diocese. At 12 o'clock he held a Confirmation hi Chapel, when Vera Bailey, who is leaving us this term, was confirmed. This was a very memorable occasion for the School, as it must be the first time a Bishop has been with us since the dedication of the Chapel, by Bishop Wordsworth, in 1909. The Prize Giving, held, for the first time, in our splendid new Hall, began at 3 o'clock, and it was delightful to see how many of our friends had been able to come. Unfortunately the Archdeacon had been called to the first meeting of the National Assembly, so could not be with us, but Mr. Dunne was in the chair, and we were very glad to have Miss Murray with us. The Bishop, having distributed the prizes and certificates, gave us a very helpful address, urging upon us ideals of service, and of preparation for service, After tea country and morris dances were given on the lawn, and the rain kindly held off until the last dance was ended, Then tire Bishop had to go: we all collected on the garden wall, and gave him a great cheer as he drove off.
Gifts to the School 1919-1920. -For the Chapel.—Banner given .and worked by Miss Williams; Photographs from Miss Alexander, and Miss Matthews ; Flowers from M. Coie, D. Hobbs, Miss Damant. Miss Grover, Miss Helliwell, Miss Bliss. Pictures.—For the dining room; Whistler's "Carlyle" and "My Mother " given by the School on Miss Matthews' birthday ; Challenge Picture. Watts' "Good luck to 'your Fishing." given by Miss Matthews ; Two sacred pictures for Wordsworth Dormitory from G. and C. Croft.
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For the Library.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Books from Miss Alexander, Miss Grover, F. E. Matthews, Esq., Peter Matthews, Miss Matthews. M. Gould, B. Isaacs. Mis. Ede, 8. llandoipb. J. Hollis, Miss Helliwell, Miss E. W. Jones, N. Cooper, J. Mac Munu, M. Hopkins. Mrs. John Harris has presented us with a delightful miniature cooking stove, a great source of joy to the little ones on wet days. Miss Matthews has given an aquarium to form III.
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