ST. MARY'S SCHOOL, CALNE NEWS SHEET NUMBER 57
OCTOBER 1972
EDITORIAL This year, there have been occasions of unusual importance in the history of St. Mary's. The first of these was the Dedication of the new Chapel by the Bishop of Salisbury. After watching the general progress of the building from its foundation to its completion, it was a great joy, not only to be present at the Dedication service, but also, later, to experience what it means to worship daily in so beautiful a chapel which can accommodate the whole school. We are indeed grateful to all who have made this privilege possible. We were, therefore, deeply grieved to hear at the end of the summer term, of the death of the Bishop, of whom we were all very fond, and who had confirmed many of us. As well as a new Chapel, we have a new Reading Room, already greatly used; a passage leading to it, ideal for exhibiting painting and sketches by members of the school; and opening off the passage, a new, and most attractive Sixth Form sitting room, much appreciated by its fortunate owners. The Old Girls' Reunion and Founders' Day, always special events, were, this year, of more than ordinary significance, for they were the last of the many similar occasions when Miss Gibbins was present as Headmistress. We shall miss Miss Gibbins dreadfully, and I certainly could not begin to express what she has given to St. Mary's; and I know, we shall never be able to thank her enough for what she has done for us all. Yet, as she herself has said, we must not try to live in the past, but look to the future. We all wish her a very happy retirement, and a restful one, if that is at all possible! Mrs. Bailey, Miss Gibbins' successor, was with us on this Founders' Day, and St. Mary's looks forward to a period of happy development under her guidance. We give her and her family our good wishes for next term. NICOLA INGRAM
R.I.P. It was with great sadness that we learned of the Bishop of Salisbury's death this July. Everyone had such a vivid memory of him on so many occasions, but most of all of his coming to bless our new Chapel and the sermon he preached then. Many of us at St. Mary's will never forget his standing on the gold carpet in front of our altar, full of vigour and inspiration, telling us to use our new tent well. His sermons at Confirmation, too, were always challenging and thought-provoking, and gave the impression that each candidate really mattered to him, as I am sure they did. Bishop Fison, though he was so very busy in the diocese, did us the honour to be one of our Governors, and we were very glad to see him whenever he came. He was a really great, kind friend of the School who will be very much missed. E.M.O.
THE GOVERNORS — JULY, 1972 Sir Edmund Compton, G.G.B., K.B.E. (Chairman) Lady Brooke of Cumnor, D.B.E. R. T. Henly, Esq. Miss G. Kirby, M.V.O. S. Lloyd, Esq. (Chairman, Finance Committee] A. A. Martineau, Esq. Mrs. M. W. McCrum O. N. Millar, Esq., c.v.o. Mrs. G. A. Wilkinson The Reverend Canon C. A. Witcomb
We have been exceptionally fortunate this year in seeing so much of our Governors. They are always very regular in their attendance at Governors' Meetings, but they have spared time, too, to be with us on several other occasions, particularly at the Dedication of the Chapel, and on Founders' Day. We know that no other school has ever been blessed by such a wise, good, kind and friendly Governing Body, and we are very grateful for this opportunity each year of saying thank you very much indeed to them. E.M.G.
SIR EDMUND COMPTON S SPEECH ON FOUNDERS' DAY This is Founders' Day. And it is entirely right that this should be the day on which we do honour to Miss Gibbins. For in a very real sense we recognise her to be a Founder and benefactor of St. Mary's. How can I do justice to her services to the school in the 26 years of her reign as our Headmistress? First there is the tangible evidence. We see her guiding hand in the buildings that have gone up in that time—the Plumer wing, the gymnasium, the laboratories, the new boarding house, and above all, because so full of her inspiration, the chapel. Then the intangibles. We thank her for the lasting benefit that a whole generation of girls have received from the concern and love that she has given to them. We join the staff in thanking her for unfailing leadership, encouragement and support. As parents we feel a double debt, not only for her care of our children, but also for her care for us, and the feeling that she gives each one of us of being partners with the school in the process of education. But having said this, I know I haven't got to the root of the matter, because I haven't identified the special excellence of Betty Gibbins as you would wish me to do. Let me respond to your wish by asking you to give thanks because for a whole generation St Mary's has been blessed with a Headmistress who is both great and good. Greatness is rare. So is goodness. The two together are pretty well unique. In Betty Gibbins we do indeed recognise, and recognise at once, a unique personality. Dedicated to her profession and superbly equipped for it, she applies her talents without a trace of self and with Christian drive and love. There is nothing derivative in her speech and action; always original, always practical. Utterly sincere in herself, she will always respond to sincerity in others. I could go on, but the fact is that each of us has our own private picture of Betty Gibbins in our minds and hearts. I have given you an idea of mine. I must leave each of you to think of yours. So with these thoughts in our minds, what is our message to Betty Gibbins on this occasion? There is the element of sorrow. How could it be otherwise when we come to the end of her wonderful reign ? But we chiefly want her to receive the message of our thanks and assurance. We give her heartfelt thanks for her unique personality and talents devoted to St. Mary's. We give her our assurance that not only her buildings, but also her spiritual inspiration, have been built to last and our promise that St. Mary's will keep it so. Most of all we want her to know that she has, and will continue to have, our love.
WELCOME This is a very short, but very heartfelt, welcome to Mrs. Bailey. She has been very good and kind, after her appointment, in coming over to St. Mary's and getting to know us. So, many parents and old girls and present members of staff will know her already when she starts here in September. And the very best of good wishes to her and entire confidence. E.M.G. MISS SHEPHERD We cannot Jet Miss Shepherd's retirement pass without a very special note of thanks. It has been a tremendous help to me, and I know to the Governors, to have her wise counsel and advice for so many years. She has dealt with our monies from tens of thousands to 5p pocket money with great prudence and patience. And she has helped us in so many kind, practical ways—we shall miss her very much. It has been a great joy to have her successor, Mr. Wilkins, working here since July 1st. He has already become a friend, and I am sure he will give us great and understanding help in the future. E.M.G. STAFF AUTUMN TERM, 1971. We welcomed Mrs. Foulds (Mathematics), Mrs. Hale (French), Miss Griffiths (Music), Mr. Meyrick (German), Mrs. Scales (St. Margaret's), Miss Stockley (Biology) and Miss Wicks (Assistant Cook). We were sorry to say goodbye to Miss Walmsley (Physical Education) and Miss Miles (Assistant Housekeeper). SPRING TERM, 1972. We welcomed Miss Crichton (Physical Education) and Mrs. Williams (Assistant Housekeeper). SUMMER TERM, 1972. We were sorry to say goodbye to Miss Adams (Assistant Cook), Mrs. Foulds (Mathematics), Miss Griffiths (Music), Miss Shepherd (Accounts Secretary), Miss Whiting (History) and Mrs. Williams (Assistant Housekeeper).
UPPER SIXTH
SCHOOL LIST—JULY, 1972
Nicola Ingrain Sarah Greenwood Anne Bosset Susanna HeadlamSabrina Ashford-Russell Morley Jane Barclay (1) Miranda Hearn Rosalind Bullock Amelia Jackson Caroline Craven Susan Lowe (2) Catherine Gordon Lavinia Norman (3) Clark Jennifer Osmond SIXTH FORM Mr. Bieneman and Mr. Murray Anna Acworth Susan Dobree Una Downer Ruth Annable Crispin Anson Teressa Dunlop Miranda Badham Charis Dunn Mary-Rose Barnett Judith Elgood (6) Claire Beadon Elizabeth Eyres Caroline Boughton Jocelyn Holland Nichola Chamberlain Lucy Holland-Hibbert Caroline Childs Carol Hooper Sarah Hopkins Deborah Colombo Rosemary Crow Helen Johnston Elizabeth Davies (5) Lucinda King Julia Dean UPPER FIFTH EAST Miss Stedmond Sophia Cavendish Elspeth McQueen Jean Elliot Bridget Matthews Diana Greenlees (7) Clare Mumford Kate Hamilton Alison Neville Amanda Oldfield Clare Heath Rose Heward-Bell Josephine Pemberton Belinda Hodge Catherine Pinney UPPER FIFTH WEST Mr. Meyrick Amanda Hailes Harriet Bell Carolyn Blackwell (10) Judith Hann (11) Sarah Bosset Anne Inglis Lucinda Byatt Catherine Jackson Sara Johnston Sarah Chivers Sarah Dain Nicola Judge Virginia Durrschmidt Selina McFall fforde Heather Milligan (12) Caroline Sarah Francis Nicola Moon LOWER FIFTH EAST (1) Mrs. Cooling Sally Atkinson Celia Fiennes Deborah Boles Persephone Holland Penelope Cadbury Charlotte Kennard Joanna Clements Joanna Lamb Venetia Crow Joanna Littlejohns (15) Carol Curtis Alison Miller (16) Victoria Eadie Camilla Milton Imogen Feilden LOWER FIFTH EAST (2) Miss Stockley Georgina Addie (18) Rachel Dain Caroline Asser Julia Higgin Victoria Bullard Nicola Horton Harriet Culverwell
Nicola Pope Sara Tomson (4) Mary Trinick Charlotte Wilson Tessa Wilson Jennifer Wimperis Juliet Witcomb Jennifer Loch Victoria Marmion Cynthia Millar Jane Moore Linda Morgan Linda Munro Vanessa Phillips Julia Rylands Amanda Ryrie Emma Smith Karen Trotter Alison Waldock
Katherine Rimell Virginia Sharland Alexandra Shepherd Sarah Sheppard Veronica Tewson (8) Suzanne Waechter (9) Caroline Wild Rachel Munday (13) Cathrine Parnell Sarah-Ann Plummer Susan Rathbone Michelle Ricketts Christian Roome Corinna WakeWalker (14) Bridget Norman (3) Joanna Pope Caroline Rathbone Catherine Scott Angela Topham Nicola Tyndall Sarah Willway (17)
Susan Ingham Lucy Millar Christabel Peacock (19)
LOWER FIFTH WEST Miss Washer Louise Goodison Victoria Diana Ratcliff (23) Charrington (20) Annabel Higgins Brypny Sellick Sarah Jenks Bridget Coatalen Celia Short Helen Cole-King ( 2 1 ) Hilary Leather Clare Skinner (24) Katharine Lynall Elizabeth Craven Serena Smith Alexandra Munro Antonia Darwall Alison Strode (25) Elizabeth Oliver (22) Norah Wright Veronica Dean Mary Pritchard Wendy Elgood (6) UPPER FOURTH EAST Miss Whiting Juliet Herzog Penelope Rae Harriet Adams Melissa James Vanda Agnew Melita Samoilys Kate Mahaffy Betsy-Anne Brigham Charlotte Simpson Sarah Cameron Caroline Money-Kyrle Debra Stacey Sarah McCrum Claire Stratton Louise Evans Prunella Palmes (26) Jane Thorburn Laura Fiennes Pruett Natasha Daphne Gilbert Philippa Willway ( 1 7 ) Catherine Gray UPPER FOURTH WEST Miss Crichton Richenda Henly Clare Atkins Elizabeth Ryrie Celia Hutchinson-Smith Arabella Scott Victoria Banks (27) Emma Borthwick Allison Kidd Alexandra Speares Mary Spiller Lorraine Colwill (28) Katharine Linton Marina Mathison Diana fforde Nicola Swallow Priscilla Moxey Penelope Fyson Carol Tudor Lucinda Gordon Clark Alison Norman (3) Juliet Walker (29) Heather Greenhalgh Margaret Rabagliati LOWER FOURTH EAST Mrs. Foulds Victoria Durrer Philippa Banks (27) Philippa Slack Theresa Giflfard lona Cadbury Lucinda Slade Rosemary Carpenter Claire Lewis Antonia Taverner Sian Morgan Kim Cooper Sandra Vines Caroline Proctor Venetia DouglasCandida Yates Pennant Susan Richardson LOWER FOURTH WEST Mrs. Griffiths Charlotte Barnett Lucy Ferrar Gwendoline Roberts Anne Brimacombe Veronica Hale Louise Ruck Mary Brimacombe Jennifer Mendenhall Sally Stronach Susan Clough Elizabeth Parnell Ann Syms Sarah Dart Deborah Probert Daughter of (1) Clare Denman (Troutbeck) (2) Ruth Lowe (Wheeler) (3) Janet Norman (Nicholson) (4) Susan Tomson (Parry Jones) (5) Anne Davies (Phillips) (6) Jacqueline Elgood (Tate) (7) Anne Greenlees (Rodd) (8) Hannah Tewson (Bridgman) (9) Carol Waechter (Hall) (10) Jennifer Blackwell (Wykelon) (11) Elizabeth Hann (Thomas) (12) Patricia Milligan (Puckle) (13) Sheila Munday (Peck) (14) lona Wake-Walker (Mp.clean) (15) Pamela Little Johns (Barker) (16) Elizabeth Miller (Sergeant)
(17) Yvonne Willway (Troman) (18) Jennifer Addie (Hickie) (19) Gill Peacock (Pinckney) (20) Susan Charrington (Tidbury) (21) Susan Cole-King (Wilson) (22) Jane Oliver (Cresswell) (23) Josephine Ratcliff (Delap) (24) Prunella Skinner (Dibley) (25) Jill Strode (Burrell) (26) Phoebe Palmes (Des Clayes) (27) Elizabeth Banks (Burnett) (28) Patricia Colwill (Stratton) (29) Diana Walker (Nicholson)
THE CONFIRMATION The Confirmation Service was taken by Bishop Maclnnes on Sunday, 28th November, 1971, in the Parish Church. The following were confirmed : Caroline Asser Heather Milligan Harriet Bell Nicola Moon Carol Curtis Amanda Oldfield Sarah Francis Elizabeth Oliver Louise Goodison Josephine Pemberton Sarah-Ann Plummer Judith Hann Clare Heath Mary Pritchard Annabel Higgins Diana Ratcliff Belinda Hodge Caroline Rathbone Anne Inglis Katherine Rimell Catherine Jackson Clare Skinner Sarah Jenks Serena Smith Sara Johnston Angela Topham Charlotte Kennard Suzanne Waechter Lucy Millar Corinna Wake-Walker Alison Miller Sarah Willway Selina McFall CHAPEL SERVICES We are grateful to the late Bishop of Salisbury, the Bishop of Worcester, the Reverend Norman Barnett, the Reverend Geoffrey Griffiths, the Reverend Charles Willis, and Canon Cyril Witcomb, who have preached or taken services during the year. FREEWILL ÂŁ77.77 was given in freewill offerings during the year, and was divided between the following : Cancer Research, World Wild Life, Pakistan Refugees, Make Children Happy, Shelter, Thalidomide Babies, Help the Aged, R.N.L.I., Muscular Dystrophy, N.S.P.C.C., Mother Theresa's Home, R.S.P.C.A., Dr. Barnardo's, Mentally Handicapped, Contact, and War on Want. The Music Festival collection of ÂŁ82.53 was given to the Save the Children Fund.
EXAMINATION SUCCESSES UNIVERSITY RESULTS DEGREES,
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We congratulate the following on their successes. We realise that this list is incomplete and will be most grateful if anyone whose result is omitted will let us know. Cambridge Fellowship at New Hall Mathematical Tripos Part la, Class I Medical Tripos Class II, Division 2 London Royal Free Hospital Scholarship to read for Ph.D. Pharmacology B.Sc. (Special) Psychology Class II, Division 2 M.B., B.S. B.A. Hons. History Class II, Division 2 B.A. Hons. History Class II, Division 1
Sarah Newman Clare Ashcroft Mary Woods
Julia Buckingham Nikola Kessler Jills Hows (Pickering Pick) Amanda Grey Frances Morton
Nairobi B.A. Hons. Class II, Division 2
Dorothy Nasolo
Durham B.A. Hons. Russian Class II, Division 1
Bronwen Howell
East Anglia B.A. Hons. Russian and Literature Class II, Division 1
Elizabeth Hunter (Ham)
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCES Oxford Lady Margaret Hall: St. Hugh's College: Cambridge Girton College: New Hall:
Chemistry Zoology P.P.E.
A. Sebesta S. Valli C. Headlam-Morley
Organ Scholarship English
J. Des Clayes S. Feilden (left July, 1971)
Philosophy
G. King
Sociology
C. Wilson
Durham Leicester London Polytechnic
Architecture Royal Academy of Music Performers Course (Piano)
L. Morton S. Greenwood
ORDINARY LEVEL — December, 1971 C. Anson (2)* M-R. Barnett (1)* C. Beadon (1)* C. Childs (2)* D. Colombo (1)* R. Crow (1)* S. Dobree (1)* L. Holland-Hibbert (2)*
S.Lowe (1)* J. Moore (1)* L. Morgan (2)* J. Rylands (1)* A. Ryrie (2)* K. Trotter (1)* A. Waldock (1)*
* denotes subjects added to original General Certificate
ADVANCED LEVEL — June, 1972 S. Ashford-Russell (E) J. Barclay, History (B), German, Music (A) (E) A. Bosset, English (A), French R. Bullock, History, Latin (A), French (A, S2) (E) C. Craven, Chemistry, Biology (B) C. Gordon Clark, English (B), French S. Greenwood, Music S. Headlam-Morley, History, French (E) M. Hearn, English (B), French A. Jackson, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (A) (E) S. Lowe, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (E) L. Norman, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (E) J. Osmond, Physics (A), Chemistry (A), Biology (A) (E) N. Pope, English S. Tomson, English (A), Mathematics (B), Biology (B) (E) M. Trinick, English C. Wilson, History (B), Geography (Di) (E) T. Wilson, History, Latin, French (E) J. Wimperis, Mathematics (A, Di), Physics (A, S2), Chemistry (B) (E) J. Witcomb, English (B), French (B, S2), German C. Anson, Study of Art (AO) M-R. Barnett, Study of Art (AO) E-A. Davies, Study of Art (AO) S. Dobree, Study of Art (AO) E. Eyres, Study of Art (AO) J. Holland, Study of Art (AO) C. Millar, Study of Art (AO) A. Ryrie, Study of Art (AO) E. Smith, Study of Art (AO) A. Waldock, Study of Art (AO) (A) (B) (Di) (S2) (E) (AO)
denotes Grade A denotes Grade B denotes Distinction in Supplementary examination denotes Merit in Supplementary examination denotes Use of English denotes Alternative Ordinary Level
ORDINARY LEVEL — June, 1972 S. Ashford-Russell (1)* J. Dean (1)* M. Hearn (1)* S. Dobree (1)* J. Elgood (1)* N. Ingram (1)* C. Hooper (1)* C. Anson (1)* H. Johnston (1)* M-R. Barnett (1)* N. Chamberlain (1)* J. Moore (2)* V. Phillips (1)* C. Childs (1)* R. Crow (1)* K. Trotter (1)* E. McQueen (8) E-A. Davies (1)* H. Bell (5) B. Matthews (4) H. Milligan (3) C. Blackwell (4) N. Moon (5) S. Bosset (7) C. Mumford (2) L. Byatt (8) R. Munday (8) S. Cavendish (3) S. Chivers (4) A. Neville (7) S. Dain (5) A. Oldfield (1) V. Durrschmidt (6) C. Parnell (5) J. Pemberton (7) J. Elliot (8) C. Pinney (4) C. fforde (6) S-A. Plummer (6) S. Francis (9) S. Rathbone (6) D. Greenlees (5) M. Ricketts (1) A. Hailes (4) K. Rimell (7) K. Hamilton (8) J. Hann (7) C. Roome (5) V. Sharland (3) C. Heath (8) A. Shepherd (4) R. Heward-Bell (6) S. Sheppard (7) B. Hodge (5) V. Tewson (7) A. Inglis (6) S. Waechter (7) C. Jackson (9) C. Wake-Walker (4) S. Johnston (6) C. Wild (4) N. Judge (7) S. McFall (4) * denotes subjects added to existing Certificate ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC Piano Pass with Distinction Grade VIII Sarah Greenwood Pass with Distinction Cynthia Millar Pass Grade V Jacqueline Chirgwin Pass Alison Strode Pass with Merit Karen Trotter Violin Grade VII Ann Inglis Pass with Merit Pass with Distinction Nicola Swallow Grade V Flute Pass with Distinction Grade V Wendy Elgood Pass Michelle Ricketts Cello Pass with Merit Grade V Sara Tomson Theory of Music Pass with Distinction Grade VI Sarah Greenwood Venetia Crow Grade V Louise Goodison Kate Lynall Alison Strode 10
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE RESULTS, 1972 Senior
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Junior
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Parents
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A. Jackson C. Wilson L. Slade V. Hale Mr. and Mrs. W. M. T. Holland
MUSIC 1971 October October October October November November December 1972 February February March
March March May June June July July
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Lower Fifths to Vienna Boys' Choir at Salisbury. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Bristol. Music Group of London. Piano Recital. Christodulos Georgiades. Music Festival Rehearsal Music Festival. Conductor, Bernard Shore, G.B.E. Junior Music Society to Amahl and the Night Visitors. Bentley Grammar School.
10 Piano Quartet. 20 Piano Recital, Radu Lupu, at Marlborough. 9 Cecilia James Memorial Chamber Music Competition. 17 Violin Recital. Michael Bochmann. 19 Brahms Requiem at Marlborough. 13 Junior Music Society to The Gondoliers. 2 Bath Festival. B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra. Pierre Bouley. 4 Bath Festival. Liverpool Philharmonic. Charles Groves. 5 Intimate Opera Group. 7 School Concert.
From the point of view of musical events, the year has been, happily, a full one. As well as many fine concerts outside the school, we have been fortunate in having some very good musicians visiting the school itself. In the autumn term the Music Group of London— Hugh Bean, Eileen Croxford and David Parkhouse—played, among other things, trios by Haydn, Brahms and Mendelssohn, and later in the term we had an excellent piano recital from a young Greek pianist, Christodulos Georgiades. The climax of the term came, as always, with the Music Festival, which was said to be much enjoyed by all, audience and participants alike. The main choral work was Brahms' Gipsy Songs, and 11
the orchestra played the overture Idomeneo by Mozart, Faure's Pavane and Linden Lea by Vaughan Williams. Shortly before the Dedication of the Chapel we were given light relief by a piano quartet, who played music by Mozart, Brahms and Faure. This year we were told that an endowment fund had been set up in memory of Cecilia James (Livingstone) to provide yearly prizes for the Chamber Music competition. This was greatly appreciated, and provided an added incentive for the competitors. Mr. Clifford, from Gloucester, very kindly came over again to judge and was pleased with the general standard reached. On March 17th, Michael Bochmann, who won an open scholarship to the Academy, came to take the solo part in Mozart's 2nd violin concerto in D major, in which he was accompanied by the 1st orchestra, and to play solos by Martinu and Stravinsky—a suite by Bach and two caprices by Paganini. Rehearsals for the Brahms German Requiem proved both inspiring and worthwhile; the performance took place on March 19th in Marlborough College chapel with their new director of music, Roy Wilkinson, conducting. This was, for most people a tremendously exciting and awe-inspiring occasion. Outside concerts have been many and varied, including a recital by the brilliant pianist, Radu Lupu, at Marlborough (lit romantically by candles during a power cut); a visit to the Vienna Boys' Choir at Salisbury Cathedral, by the Lower Fifth, who were much impressed by their "heavenly" voices; a memorable evening at the Colston Hall, when Daniel Adni played Beethoven's Emperor concerto with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and two excellent concerts during the Bath Festival; one devoted to music written during this century, with Roger Woodward as the amazing soloist in Bartok's Piano concerto, and a vivid interpretation of Stravinsky's Petroushka with Pierre Bouley conducting the B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra; the second, given by the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Charles Groves, in which we heard Beethoven's 7th Symphony and the Song of the Earth by Mahler. After examinations were over we were entertained by a visit from the Intimate Opera Group, with a delightful performance of The Music Master (Pergolesi) and Three's Company by Anthony Hopkins and Michael Flanders. The school concert at the end of the summer term was much enjoyed; in particular a sensitive performance of Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto by Sarah Greenwood, accompanied by the 1st Orchestra. We look forward to next year and hope that it will be equally full of so much varied musical activity. 12
DRAMA 1971 Sept. 22 Upper VI and Sixth to Hadrian VII at Salisbury. Film : Lawrence of Arabia. Nov. 17 Upper VI, Sixth, Upper Vth to Taming of the Shrew at Salisbury. Form Shakespeare. Dec. 1972 Jan. 15 Film : Bolshoi Ballet. Jan. 22 Film : Pickwick Papers. Jan. 28 Upper IVth to Bentley School, Alice in Wonderland. Feb. 4 Films : Red Balloon and Wild Stallion. Feb. 11 Lower Vth to Black Macbeth at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. Feb. 18 L'Orchestre. La Cantatrice Chauvre at Bristol University. Mar. 18-21 Company Plays: Lord Arthur Saville's Crime. Grand National Night. The Admirable Crichton. Russian Play. Apl. 26 Troilus and Cressida at Bristol. Henry IV., Part II, at Salisbury. June 24 Film : Ryan's Daughter, at Chippenham. Over the past year there has been a great variety of dramatic activity including our own enterprises, as well as visits to many theatres and cinemas. Early in the Autumn Term, Miss Nesbitt kindly arranged a visit to the Salisbury Playhouse, where the seniors saw Hadrian VII. This was an exciting production, vivid in presentation, and fascinating in the concepts behind it. On several occasions the school hall was temporarily transformed into a cinema, and while Miss Thomas and Miss Gibbs expertly manned the projector, the school watched a documentary on the Bolshoi ballet, an old but enjoyable film of Dickens's Pickwick Papers, and various other films which provided entertainment on grey Saturday afternoons. The "A" level students studying English found that a Bristol production of Troilus and Cressida and a lively performance of Henry IV, Part II, at Salisbury gave them a new and interesting view point and added impetus in their studies. The French "A" level candidates saw two French plays at Bristol University and thoroughly enjoyed what they understood, which proved to be considerably more than they had anticipated. Perhaps the most interesting performance seen during the year was the controversial Black Macbeth which the Lower Vth saw in 13
Swindon. The proof of its success lies in the fact that it was talked about and acclaimed for many days. The school's own acting falls into two main groups—the annual Form Shakespeare Competition and the Company Plays. Form Shakespeare showed a wide variety of acting and much ingenuity in costume. The Lower Vlth's production of Timon of Athens in modern dress was unusual, and the Upper Vth showed some serious and thoughtful acting in Julius Caesar. The Lower Vth, who won the cup, gave an extremely amusing performance of scenes from The Tempest. Jane Thorburn and Natasha Pruett as Trinculo and Caliban acted well together and were very funny. The company plays were, as usual, enjoyed both by the audience and the actors. Poore made a convincing attempt at producing the thriller Grand National Night. Grosstete and Moberly produced Lord Arthur Saville's Crime which was dramatic and amusing with realistic bomb effects, manufactured in the chemistry labs. The Admirable Crichton although a difficult play, was valiantly attempted by Osmund and Edmund Rich, and the producers created a realistic atmosphere of Edwardian England with butlers and tweenies. The Upper Vlth provided end-of-term amusement in December with their production of Arsenic and Old Lace by Agatha Christie, which involved "dead" bodies uncomfortably squashed into a dilapidated Ottoman or pulled mercilessly through makeshift windows. We again thank Miss Nesbitt for organising such an interesting and varied programme of events throughout the year. MIRANDA HEARN AND SARA TOMSON.
THE NEW CHAPEL Nearly one hundred years after St. Mary's was founded, we were, at last, able to build a chapel big enough to hold everyone. The building began last autumn, and after the mechanical moles arrived, the site chosen had the distinct look of a hippopotamus's mud bath. The carefully-nurtured raspberry canes of the old school gardens were uprooted, as were the wallflowers, along with the still-flourishing bind-weed. However, unlike the human gardeners, their rivals, these mechanised diggers did not give up in exasperation, on reaching the concrete foundations of the old gym! They dug down further and further, until the architect considered their burrow deep enough to line with concrete and to make a base for the permanent foundations of a chapel. On returning for the Spring Term, we found it a common experience to hear in the Red Hall, the cheerful bangs, whistles and singing of the builders. The result of all this energy was that the 14
mud bath had grown walls and paneless windows. On looking at the architect's plans, it was still rather impossible to imagine how the theoretical view of the chapel tied up with the visual one; and many an amateur critic took advantage of this and wasted no time in voicing her opinion that it resembled a cross between a nomad's hut and a tithe barn. But slowly, the building grew. Everyone was completely won over to it, and critical tongues were silenced. At this stage, it suddenly dawned on all of us that we really were about to have a new chapel and there was much practising of anthems and psalms for the Dedication ceremony. Then the great circular reredos arrived and added much colour to the new building. On Friday, February 18th, the chapel was completely finished, and in the evening it was open for all to see. It was quite an experience to sit in it, for the first time, with recorded organ music as a background, and watch Mr. Lloyd, perched precariously on a ladder, putting final touches to his reredos, or carefully camouflaging various light switches and plugs. It was good, too, to see all the pictures and plaques from the old chapel taking up residence in the new one. On Saturday morning, there was a last singing practice and a shifting of chairs along to the new Reading Room to provide further seats for the many visitors expected. The Dedication of the new chapel by the Bishop of Salisbury, who also preached the sermon, was impressive, and the occurrence of an inconsiderate power cut was hardly noticed. The general feeling about the new chapel is that it is an inspiration to everybody. We are very proud of it; and every visitor to the school, parent or friend, is taken on a privately conducted tour to see it. We are very grateful indeed to everyone who has made it a reality for us, and not just a vision of the imagination. MARY TRINIGK.
THE DEDICATION OF THE CHAPEL Saturday, February 19th, 1972 I do not think any of us will forget the dedication of the chapel and our own developing feelings towards it. My first thoughts were materialistic : it seemed such a great achievement as far as the architecture was concerned; and, as the actual building progressed, it became more and more impressive. It was on the night before the dedication, when I was in the chapel, that the true meaning of it became clear to me. Mr. Lloyd was painting the final touches to his reredos, working to Bach fugues, and people were coming in to see, and to experience for the first time, the real significance of this new building. As each person entered, I realised, it was not just myself who would feel this wonderful atmosphere and catch some glimpse of what the chapel was going to mean to all of us.
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During the service the following day, the Bishop of Salisbury's sermon, the presence of all the people and the music made this faith, which I am sure is in all of us, more comprehensible. The Bishop's words and the full meaning behind them have continued, and will continue, to stay alive, for I am sure that the chapel is becoming increasingly more valuable to each of us. As the term has gone on, the chapel has become completely part of the school and harmonious with it, yet remaining a building unique in itself. The Reading Room, just outside, contributes to the quietness and peace of the atmosphere, as do the soft and blending colours in the chapel itself. We are all most grateful to those who have helped to make the chapel what it is—a place which will always be of the greatest value to us all. ANNE BOSSET.
HAPPENINGS 1971 September 22 Hadrian VII at Salisbury. November 17 Taming of the Shrew at Salisbury. 1972 February 4 Lecture on Drug Addiction. Dr. Geake. February 9 Art Expedition. February 18 Sixth Form to Bristol University. February 28 & 29 Lower Fifths to Harris's. March 2 Lecture on Speech Therapy. March 3 Lecture on Foreign Office. Miss Gollard. March 6 Sixth Form Conference. 18, 20 & 21 Company Plays. March April 11 Company expeditions on Ascension Day. May 20 Weekend of Old Girls' Reunion. June 21 Upper IVth visit to Woodland Park. June 26 Upper Vlth and Vlth to Wimbledon. June 30 Upper Vlth Biologists to Oxford University. July 1 Founders' Day. 4 Upper Vth to Wimbledon. July We have enjoyed a pleasantly varied assortment of talks, discussions and also expeditions, this year, all of which, while interesting us, have opened our eyes to happenings going on around us. We have not space to talk about them all, so we will mention some of those that made the greatest impression. In the Autumn Term, Inspector Sneed patiently answered our never-ending questions on life in the police force, particularly on work of the Drug Squad. Reality was added to the talks by his showing a film of the life of a young policeman. Later in the term, we had a talk on behalf of "Make the Children Happy". We were 16
told heart-rending stories of children, all over England, who have nowhere to play, and are often criminal and shunned by society. Drugs are an imminent danger to contemporary society, and Dr. Geake came in the spring in a successful effort to make us realise this fact. He vividly illustrated his point with horrific slides and descriptions of "junky" cliques. Mrs. Warren also came again to talk on speech therapy, and to play us fascinating tapes showing the progress of people undergoing treatment for speech defects. Later in the term, a lady from the Foreign Office presented us with strings of statistics and alarming qualifications necessary for anyone hoping to follow in her footsteps. Although the spirits of those who had previously seen the Foreign Office as a possible vocation were damped, it was an informative lecture. One of the highlights, this year, has been the Christian Education Movement Conference, which was held here in March. Representatives from neighbouring schools and our Upper Sixth and Sixth forms attended a very interesting, if inconclusive discussion in the new chapel, with background strains of Jesus Christ. Super Star. The argument grew heated and it took some ingenuity to keep the peace. We think, everyone benefited from the conference, and we hope very much that we shall be able to take part in a similar one, next year. Sarah Priest, who had recently been travelling in the Sahara, also came and talked to us. We were fascinated by the slides she showed us of the expedition, and by the African weapons she brought back with her. Coleraine University is busy recruiting students in England, because of the boycott placed on it by Londonderry students. One of the Coleraine professors came to speak to the Sixth form about the university, but talk veered away from this theme; and the lecture turned into a political discussion, which, if straying a little from the point, was certainly of much interest. Earlier in the Summer Term, Ascension Day was marked by the customary General Knowledge Paper, followed, in the afternoon, by various expeditions; each Company departing to the place of its choice: Grosstete to Sudely; Moberly to Stourhead; Osmund to Wilton; Poore to Longleat; Edmund Rich to Dodington; and all, in spite of somewhat chilly weather, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The last major happening, apart from Founders' Day, we should like to mention, is the exhibition organised by Books for Students. Over a thousand titles were for sale in the gym, and these covered a vast and unusual range of subjects. Buying was compulsive and it was an expensive day, but great fun. VICTORIA MARMION AND EMMA SMITH. 17
THE OLD GIRLS' REUNION On the night that the younger members of the school left for their half-term, the beds in School House were occupied by different people. The coming weekend was to be the Old Girls' Reunion. One or two people arrived on Friday night, and among the visitors was Miss Thouless, who was for many years senior mistress. On Saturday morning the half-empty school rapidly began to fill with Old Girls and by lunch time there was almost a full house. In the afternoon the traditional tennis match took place, and was won by Mrs. Wake-Walker (Maclean) and Mrs. Acworth (Casement). Luckily the weather held, and everyone enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. In the evening, the kitchen produced a sumptuous buffet supper, .and wine was provided by one Old Girl who remained anonymous. Susan Rotherham presented Miss Gibbins with a gold necklace, and Sophie was not neglected and received a collar. The evening ended with a song from some of the Old Girls to the tune of Early one morning referring lo many things connected with the school. There was a service in the new chapel on Sunday morning. Susan Rotherham read the lesson, and the school sang an anthem by Schubert based on the 23rd Psalm. A few people stayed to lunch on Sunday, and by the evening the school was only half full again, after a most enjoyable and happy weekend. CAROLINE FFORDE AND SARAH FRANCIS.
FOUNDERS' DAY, 1972 Despite a gloomy weekend forecast from Lyneham and one unfortunate hitch concerning the relay system, Founders' Day was, as usual, a great event. What many people were anticipating as a sad occasion in fact was far from being so, owing to the light-hearted, yet sincere speeches, expressing our own sentiments concerning Miss Gibbins' forthcoming retirement. The service this year was a new and exciting experience for many. Held in the new chapel, it was taken by the Vicar of Calne. Canon Witcomb, with an address by the Bishop of Worcester. The presentation in the afternoon made this year's Founders' Day unique, and speeches by Sir Edmund Compton and Mr. Gordon Clark were answered by Miss Gibbins, who was given, amongst other things, a lovely Persian rug and a colour television, 18
not ta mention the alarm-clock, an effective substitute for the School House bell, proving itself so by loudly punctuating Mr. Gordon Clark's speech. A book of over a thousand names represented many but by no means the majority of Miss Gibbins' friends, at home and abroad. The Calne Silver Band contributed to the happy atmosphere throughout the afternoon, playing many favourites. We are all very grateful to the governors and organisers for making Founders' Day a unique occasion, which was very much enjoyed by all. MIRANDA HEARN.
GARDENING REVIVAL This term gardening has met with considerable enthusiasm owing to the new gardens round die chapel. A committee has been formed to organise the finances of the Gardening Society and the general up-keep of the gardens. Owing to the nominal subscriptions of the gardeners and also to generous donations, it has been possible to buy many more tools, which have been put to good use. We hope that the gardener* will remain as enthusiastic in the future as they have been during this very encouraging term. GLARE SKINNER AND SARAH JENKS.
ANIMALS GALORE This term has seen a great increase in the pet population, which now includes two turtle-doves, eight rabbits and twenty-one guineapigs. One rabbit had eight babies at the beginning of this term; and as she got free last term, it is thought that the babies are half hare. One guinea-pig has had three babies, and several more are pregnant. The hamsters have not increased this term, but have stayed at a steady number. With the exception of the hamsters, which are kept during the summer term in the guinea-pig hut, the animals live outside the Plumer Wing, where there is a large patch of grass which gets the sun for most of the day. Most of the pets, above all, the turtledoves, enjoy the sun. The doves stretch out their wings and really sun-bathe. However, some of the guinea-pigs, especially the lightercoloured ones, who seem to feel the heat more, prefer to remain in the shade. Their own hut is extremely well-situated for them and for the hamsters, being well-sheltered by the wall of the Biology laboratory, and yet receiving the sun. 19
The lacrosse pitches provide very good exercise ground for the rabbits and guinea-pigs, as there is such a large area of grass. It is possible, if the guinea-pigs are put behind the heels of their owners to make them follow, and thus gain more exercise on their way back to their home ground. For Founders' Day, the rabbits, guinea-pigs and the turtle-doves were moved to the gym, for we decided that that would be more peaceful for them, since the Calne Town Band would be playing too close to their usual home. All the pets seemed quite happy in their temporary quarters, and were much admired by the visitors. WFNDY ELGOOD AND LOUISE GOODISON.
HARRIS'S EXPEDITION One day in the Spring Term, the Lower Vth went on an expedition round Harris's. On arrival we were split into two groups, and to the amusement of all, were dressed in hair-nets and overalls. First of all, we went into the slaughter-house where the pigs are killed most humanely by just walking through a carbon-dioxide chamber. The smell there was rather unpleasant, but the pastry department quite made up for this. Here we saw a great many pies going in and out of ovens. It was interesting to discover that Marks and Spencers and Sainsburys, both have their pork pies from Harris's. We had a very good guide who had, I believe, been with Harris's for 25 years, and as a result she knew a great deal about the factory. We came away slightly put off sausages, but our appetite was soon regained. PERSEPHONE HOLLAND.
THE ARTS SOCIETY At the beginning of the Autumn Term, it was decided to form a new Art Society, which consisted of the remnants of the Political and Current Affairs, and Play-Reading societies, which we all felt had become rather inactive. Although we only managed to have three main meetings, we considered that this was a start, and each meeting was thoroughly enjoyed. During this term we saw three films, lent by the Italian Institute, on works of art in Italy, and on tomatoes! Despite the fact that we felt they were part of a campaign to attract tourists, on the whole they were appreciated. We also began reading T. S. Eliot's Family Reunion, a difficult play. Though the readers gained much pleasure in reading it, it was a little difficult for the audience to follow without books and explanations. 20
In the Spring Term the prospect of examinations unfortunately stopped any future play-reading attempts, but Dr. Ingram gave us a very enjoyable evening, reading poetry, of a varied nature, including poems about children. He also read us an attractive poem of his own. Mr. Wilsher also gave us a poetry-reading early in the summer term, which was of a very different nature from Dr. Ingram's. Entitled "All's Fair", the first half consisted of very moving war poetry and Mr. Wilsher captured the atmosphere of the glory and disillusionment of the First World War. The second half of the programme was a collection of love poems, some of which were very lighthearted, and others more serious. We thank Miss Nesbitt for moral support and advice, and hope that this society flourishes in the future. S. TOMSON AND R. BULLOCK.
CRAFTS SOCIETY Hoping to inspire some constructive activity during the weekends, and wishing more people, from every form, to join in this new interest, the Crafts Society came into existence at the beginning of the Summer Term. To enable this society to get under way, Mrs. Reyntiens, being herself an artist, and wife of the stained-glass craftsman, Patrick Reyntiens, kindly came down to give a lecture and demonstrations. We drew from the meeting the conclusion that it was important for practically everybody, however untalented, to have the opportunity to express herself in a form of art. Mrs. Reyntiens put forward many original suggestions and ideas, as well as giving us some fabric, palettes and material with which to experiment. This was great fun, and a few colourful prints were made. Owing to examinations, further activity has been limited, but during the terms ahead, we look forward to producing some successful results. ELIZABETH DAVIES AND ELIZABETH EYRES.
REEL CLUB Reel Club has been most enjoyable this year, and a great many people have attended. On several occasions Staff have accepted invitations to Reel Club, though, unfortunately, they have not come this term as there have been many other things going on. We also invited a different form each week, taking it in turns to organise the reels, and this proved very successful. Several new reels have been introduced this year which have provided more variety. Above all, Reel Club is a chance for people 21
to enjoy themselves, which I think is really the intention of Reel Club, rather than to learn many new dances. Our form, Lower Fifth, have found great pleasure in organising the Club and hope that the other forms and staff have enjoyed coming. ALISON MILLER.
JUNIOR MUSIC SOCIETY Once again, the Junior Music Society has had a varied and successful year. On November 18th, we had a Talent Competition. A large number of people entered, and nearly all of them reached a high standard. In the Summer Term, on May 13th, we had a very pleasant outing to see The Gondoliers at the Bentley School, Calne. As always, Miss Nesbitt has given us invaluable help in the running of this society. C. PEACOCK AND N. TYNDALL.
GYM CLUB Gym Club was very well attended this year, but this made organisation difficult. However, we had many successful meetings during the Winter and Spring Terms. Many thanks to Miss Thomas, Miss Crichton and Miss Walmsley for allowing us to use the Gym, and for standing by during the meetings. S. ATKINSON AND V. CHARRINGTON.
THE LIBRARY Never have the Bodington and Coulter Libraries been more frequented than they have been this year, particularly during the last term of it; and not only by people working for G.C.E., but also by eager researchers bent on finding material for their many and varied projects. The new Reading Room, too, has been found a congenial haunt of those who become absorbed in books, and also of girls busy with Divinity projects. Of the 192 books added to the Library this year, some have been sent to us by Old Girls and friends, whom we now thank for their most acceptable gifts. We also thank the many senior girls who have given time and energy, throughout the year, to helping in the Libraries—work, which, if adequately done, is of a responsible and demanding nature. S.B. 22
GAMES REPORT Whatever the final results, everyone has enjoyed playing in the various teams. The lacrosse results were not always as good as they might have been, but next year, with the added enthusiasm for this game, the teams should improve. Netball was played frequently, and some good results were gained. The Dr. Ede Cup was not, however, competed for, owing to the miserable weather. Fencing has been popular, and, for a second year, we have been fortunate in having the opportunity of being instructed by Mr. Pound, who has continued to give us a sound grounding in this art—and to show great patience. There have, unfortunately, been no swimming matches owing to the sub-normal temperature of the swimming pool, but members of all forms have, from time to time, braved the water. Several awards have been made both for Life Saving and Personal Survival. Luckily, Company Swimming was held on one of the few really summer days, we have had, and was most enjoyable. In spite of having had little practice because of arctic conditions, the competitors did well and the cup was won by Grosstete. In spite of the bad weather from which we have suffered throughout the summer term, the general standaid of tennis, shown by everyone, has been good. The tennis teams have had reasonable success in winning their matches, and did well to reach the second round of the Aberdare Cup. Once again, we were hostess school for the Wiltshire Girls' Schools' Championship. The school's first couple were third in their section. The second couple caused "a major upset" by winning in their section, but unfortunately, lost to St. Joseph's Comprehensive School, from Swindon, in the final. Parents' tennis was played on Founders' Day, and there were some well-fought matches. In an exciting final, Mr. Dean and Julia beat Colonel Willway and Sarah. Jane Barclay, Juliet Walker, Bridget and Lavinia Norman were at the top of the Nestle Tournament ladders, and have played the first rounds of the following tournament with varying degrees of success. In Form Tennis, Lower V East (1) were the winners. We are grateful to Miss Burns for her tennis coaching during the summer term. She has not only improved our style, but also widened our knowledge of tactics. As always, we thank Miss Thomas and Miss Crichton for their help and encouragement during the year. LAVINIA NORMAN.
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School Results : Osmund Poore Grosstete Lower V East (1) U13—Philippa Willway U15—Bridget Norman Senior—Amanda Hailes The following people have played in the teams : * Denotes Senior or Junior Colours LACROSSE 1st XII 2nd XII L. Norman (Captain) C. Boughton (Captain) J. Rylands J. Wimperis* K. Trotter Bosset S. Sheppard A. Bosset* V. Phillips M-R. Barnett V. Marmion E. McQueen A. Shepherd A. Acworth R. Annable V. Tewson S. Dobree C. Pinney* A. Waldock E. Smith N. Ingram* J. Hann L. Holland-Hibbert A. Jackson* C. Anson A. Hailes J. Holland C. Blackwell U14 XII U15 XII C. Skinner (Captain) C. Parnell (Captain) J. Pemberton* V. Eadie H. Culverwell C. Mumford J. Chirgwin B. Hodge C. Money-Kyrle C. Curtis H. Cole-King B. Norman E. Oliver B. Sellick N. Tyndall M. Ricketts* P. Holland C. Heath A. Topham C. Jackson P. Cadbury H. Milligan W. Elgood C. Roome C. Peacock A. Oldfield S. Ingham D. Greenlees K. Lynall S. Willway V. Bullard L. Byatt K. Rimell NETBALL U15 VII U16 VII U18 VII C. Skinner (Captain) A. Waldock (Captain) S. Ashford-Russell* (Captain) B. Norman* B. Norman* S. Willway* A. Acworth J. Dean* S. Ingham* A. Waldock C. Dunn* W. Elgood S. Dobree S. Ingham* P. Cadbury A. Hailes A. Shepherd V. Dean C. Pinney S. Willway* S. Willway C. Beadon Company Lacrosse : Company Netball : Company Swimming : Form Tennis: Tennis Singles :
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U14 VII P. Cadbury (Captain) C. Peacock A. Higgins W. Elgood C. Skinner N. Judge C. Rathbone E. Oliver K. Lynall L. Goodison H. Culverwell V. Dean C. Money-Kyrle ]. Walker V. Banks
U13 VII U12 VII S. Ingham* (Captain) L. Fiennes (Captain) P. Willway J. Mendenhall A. Norman S. Smith I. Cadbury L. Slade L. Gordon-Clark P. Banks V. Dean M. Spiller J. Littlejohns D. fforde A. Brimacombe C. Lewis M. Brimacombe M. James A. Syms A Taverner J. Lamb J. Thorburn K. Mahaffy P. Slack L. Ruck M. Samoilys C. Proctor V. Douglas-Pennant L. Ferrar P. Rae R. Henly D. Gilbert
TENNIS
2nd VI A. Ac worth M-R. Barnett J. Wimperis A. Jackson E. McQueen V. Tewson ] A. Bosset U14 VI S. Ingham ) P. Cadbury J V. Dean I C. Skinner } P. Willway W. Elgood C. Rathbone C. Peacock A. Norman
1st VI L. Norman (Captain) J. Dean C. Boughton ) J. Barclay J A. Hailes ) C. Pinney j U15 VI B. Norman ) S. Willway { C. Roome 1 M. Ricketts I J. Pemberton | C. Jackson J S. Francis ) H. Milligan J
ROUNDERS U14 H. Cole-King (Captain) C. Money-Kyrle V. Banks P. Holland V. Eadie A. Topham V. Charrington J. Pope I. Feilden
U13 P. Rae (Captain) R. Henly A. Syms V. Agnew P. Fyson C. Proctor L. Colwill A. Speares N. Swallow
U12 L. Fiennes (Captain) M. Spiller P. Banks J. Mendenhall D. fforde V. Douglas-Pennant T. Giffard V. Hale M. James
RESULTS Autumn Term, 1971 Lacrosse 1st XII v Royal School, Bath West Lacrosse Tournament, Winchester: Fifth in section West Lacrosse Tournament, Sherborne: Fourth in section 1st XII v Avon Lacrosse Club 1st XII v Westonbirt 1st XII v Cheltenham
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7-5 0-15 3-15
2nd XII V Royal School, Bath Lost 2nd XII V Cheltenham Lost "A" Team XII V Westonbirt Lost "A" Team XII V St. Helen's, Abingdon Lost Royal School, Bath U15 XII Won V West Lacrosse Tournament, Winchester: Third in section U15 XII Newbury V Lost Lost U15 XII V Westonbirt U15 XII Lost Cheltenham V U15 XII Westonbirt Lost V U15 XII V St. Helen's, Abingdon Lost U14 XII Newbury Lost V U14 XII Westonbirt Lost V U14 XII Cheltenham Lost V V U14 XII Westonbirt Lost V St. Helen's, Abingdon Lost U14 XII Netball U12 "A" U12 "A" U12 "A" U12 "A" U12 "A" U12 "B" U13 "A" U13 "A" U13 "A" U13 "A" U13 "A" U13 "B" U13 "B" Upper IV ; "A' ' Upper IV 'B" U14 VII U14 VII U14 VII
Royal School, Bath Hatherop Castle Newbury Hatherop Badminton Royal School, Bath Royal School, Bath Hatherop Castle Newbury Hatherop Castle Badminton Royal School, Bath Hatherop Castle Bentley Grammar Bentley Grammar Hatherop Castle Hatherop Castle Badminton
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Netball County Tournament U16 VII U15 VII U18 VII Tennis
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0-6 1-9 4-9 1-11 6-3 2-14 0-12 1-5 7-12 1-18 2-7 2-3 1-6 4-7 0-9 7-12 18-3 7-10 7-7 8-6 2-12 11-8 14-7 6-2 12-12 17-3 18-4 14-3 13-12 13-3 16-7 16^t 16-7
Third in section First in section Third in section
Summer Teim, 1971 Aberdare Cup: 1st round
v Royal School, Bath Won 2-1 v Hayesfield School, Bath Won 2-1 2nd round v Sherborne Lost 1—2 Wiltshire Schools Tournament: 1st couple—Third in section 2nd couple—First in section 1st VI v Royal School, Bath Lost 4-5 1st VI v Westonbirt Lost 4-5 U15 VI v Royal School, Bath Won 5-4 U15 VI v Westonbirt Won 7-2 U14 VI v Royal School, Bath Won 8-1 Rounders U14 U13 U12
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Royal School, Bath Royal School, Bath Royal School, Bath
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A POEM FOR THE CHAPEL Why, building, standing tall and fair, Why, why are you standing there ? What is your purpose? What is your point? Why do people flock to you, From afar? What is it that people find in you ? Why are you different from anything else ? What is your purpose ? What is your point? Why do people love you ? Please tell me why. It must be good, for all to go. There is a purpose : There is a point. There must be an answer, We all surely know. CAROLINE MONEY-KYRLE.
A DREAM A flower on a rocky cliff Raised its starry face unto the heavens, And thought, a mighty wonder it saw there; A castle floating high above the earth, Brilliant gold, against a sea of white, The waves around it moving constantly, Washing its glittering walls, Breaking, with foam-spray flying 'Gainst barricading sides, Trying to force an entry, Laying an eternal siege. Then, suddenly, over the raging sea, The castle drawbridge, lowered down, Stretched out to where, in joy amazed, The flower, silent, grew. And from the castle, glided forth A heavenly body, robed in white, Which plucked the attendant flower And carried it gently through the gates Away from the clamouring seas. TERESSA DUNLOP.
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THE STALLION Poised on a rocky hilltop, 'Mongst stones and stunted trees, His eyes wide, dilated, His tail flying in the breeze. One graceful hoof uplifted, He carefully guards his herd; With only a whinny to break the silence, Or the cry of a lonely bird. Watching for harm or danger, He starts at the slightest sound, He tosses his head and stamps And paws at the stony ground. A rustle in the bushes— He wheels, gives a stifled neigh, Rounds up his mares with lightning swiftness, And the whole herd thunders away. SARAH CAMERON.
WAVES The seagulls dive to catch their prey And swoop and cry above the waves, Which dash against the towering cliffs And then retire in spitting spray. In and out they sweep with the tide And then crash down upon the sand To kill all living things they can, And take them out to sea with them. KATE MAHAFFY.
WEATHER '72 The late stages of winter were warm. No snow fell. The spring was cold. We all shivered and shook, But the summer was, and is, Unspeakable, It does nothing but pour. I wonder what the autumn will be like ! CAMILLA MILTON.
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NIGHT-TIME As darkness fell upon the land, The flowers closed for the night, The birds snuggled in their nests, And the moon came into sight. As night drew on, the wind then rose, Leaves rustled in the dark, The rain came pattering to the ground, An owl called from the park. The clouds now covered all the sky, And the moon and stars were gone, The shadows danced no more, For the moon no longer shone. A rabbit twitched in the long wet grass, A mouse scuttled away, The owls screeched in the nearby barn And dawn was on its way. PENELOPE RAE.
THE POWER CUTS In the winter's depth, in the early night We found ourselves without a light. Oh, what a cry! Oh, what a hue! The dreaded power cuts had come true ! Candles were lit, radios turned on— They were allowed on this occasion. Out came the cards, we played till the bell, With visits from Staff and Miss Gibbins as well. Our The And And
supper was lit by candles that night. kitchen did well, though they had but one light, after supper, we also did well played and revised in Gabriel.
But the next cut, and others became a bore We did not enjoy the cuts any more. The school rejoiced, when, at last, we heard, The cuts had ended—the men had returned. LEXIE MUNRO.
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THE RACE All their ski-sticks ready in poise, The skiers wait in suspense. Suddenly, comes the familiar noise— The starter's shout, the swish of the snow. Away they go, one man well ahead, Down the hill he glides with grace, Around him clouds of snow. He will surely win the race, For he the swiftest goes, And, nearer and nearer, Approaches the end— The rest are far behind. And now he swerves Round the last bend And triumphantly crosses the finishing line. JANE THORBURN.
A HAPPY MEMORY A sunbeam shone through the gap in the trees, And onto the river below, That twinkled and danced and reflected the leaves, Which fluttered and shook in the slight summer breeze, And were dappled and spotted by light. Carefree, the swallows circled and swooped, Wheeling and turning aloft; While borne on the wind, they twirled and looped, Weaving and swerving, while for insects they scooped. Then they drifted away from my sight. That moment is, now, as a memory far off, Yet can never be lost, that is plain. It belongs to me only; and I, alone, Can see it, again and again. PRUNELLA PALMES.
THOUGHTS IN JULY In January, few snow-flakes fell, And when they did, they did not dwell For long on earth's frozen floor; While during February, no open door Admitted the sights and smells of spring. From spring to summer was much the same thing; 30
And as for March, April, May and June, They nearly all sang the same wet tune. The middle of July is near, But you wouldn't guess that summer is here, For it's wet and drizzly, grey and cold—And to know it's July, you'd have to be told. JENNIFER MENDENHALL.
THE SEASONS Summer is over, Autumn is here, The flowers are dying And Winter is near. Soon a white sheet Will cover the earth, Until the new Spring Sees its joyous re-birth. ANNABEL HIGOINS.
THE OLD DOLL She was lying in the gutter on a rainy day, When I picked her up, and took her away. I washed her and cleaned her, and gave her new clothes, And in her hair, I put a fresh rose. Emma had only one battered leg, For her other, I gave her a wooden peg. She was only a toy for a rainy day "But Emma, I will never put you away". SUSAN CLOUOH.
HAMSTERS Round and round they go, On their brightly painted wheels, They climb on twigs high and low, And nibble and sniff at apple peels. Their little faces peep through bars, And sniff curiously at your finger, They roll around in their jars, Then by scraps of food they linger. We come to clean them out, To give them fresh new hay, Then straight they turn their beds about, And begin again to play. CHARLOTTE SIMPSON.
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MOPSY, THE RABBIT, IN DEPRESSED MOOD The forecast was grey, "More rain on the way!" In my hutch I must stay, Moping all day. Outside, it's no fun, It's all wet in my run ! No more heat from the sun. The day's nearly done. I wish it would go, And the wind would not blow. I'm feeling so low. This weather's my foe ! The birds sing no more People slam their front door. I bury myself in the warm, dry straw While the mournful rooks caw. SUSAN CAMERON AND WENDY ELOOOD.
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ST. MARY'S (CALNE) ASSOCIATION Officers and Group Secretaries, July 1972 President: Mrs. Bailey, St. Mary's School, Calne, Wilts. Vice-Presidents: G. Beale, The Yews, Minchinhampton, Glos. E. M. Gibbins, 8 Moreton Road, Old Bosham, Chichester, Sussex. M. M. Jackson, Flat 7, Seaforth Lodge, Old Beer Road, Seaton, Devon. M. Jennings, Myrtle Cottage, Ringmore Road, Shaldon, Nr. Teignmouth, Devon. Miss I. Martin, The Cottage, Hind Street, Ottery St. Mary, Devon. Miss B. Nesbitt, St. Mary's School, Calne, Wilts. Miss E. M. Thouless, Flat 8, 16 Cyprus Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 2EB. Miss S. J. Weetman, 2 Roseberry Avenue, Seacroft, Skegness, Lines. Miss L. Williams, 15 Eltisley Avenue, Cambridge. Miss G. M. Windsor-Aubrey, 2 Darlington Place, Bathwick Hill, Bath. Miss Miss Miss Miss
Chairman: Mrs. S. Rotherham (Hayter), Hiltons, 41 Golf Links Road, Ferndown, Dorset. Treasurer: Miss A. Boschi, 96a Holland Road, London, W.14. Secretary: Mrs. W. Willcox (Dallas Ross), Ridgemead, Shrubbs Hill, Lane, Sunningdale, Berks, SL5 OLD. Group Secretaries: Miss M. Jennings, Myrtle Cottage, Ringmore Road, Shaldon, Nr. Teignmouth, Devon. Staff 2 Miss E. M. Thouless, Flat 8, 16 Cyprus Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2EB. Staff 3 Miss K. D. Stedmond, St. Mary's School, Calne, Wilts. 1 A. Hands (Toop), Little Bennar, 5 Fairfield Road, Bosham, Nr. Chichester, Sussex. 2 J. Hughes (Sorsbie), Downfields, Brockweir, Chepstow, Monmouthshire. 3 J. Baxter (Hollis), 28 Hall Park, Berkhamsted, Herts. 4 L. Moore (Kirby), 7 Knighton Rise, Leicester. 5 R. M. Buck, Littlebourne, 12 Grange Road, Broadstairs, Kent. 6 R. Rundle (Hales), 21 Loom Lane, Radlett, Herts. 7 E. McGowan (Minnis), 3 The Close, Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk, NOR 86Z. 8 R. Amphlett, 45 Whiteknights Road, Reading, Berks. 9 E. Heath (Jephson), 14 Shady Bower Close, Salisbury, Wilts. 10 P. Littlejohns (Barker), White Lodge, Church Road, Fleet, Hants. 11 W. Willcox (Dallas Ross), Ridgemead, Shrubbs Hill Lane, Sunningdale, Berks, SL5 OLD. 12 A. Bosworth-Smith (Ree), 7 Hillside Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1PY. 13 A. Robertson (Ball), Lower Doatshayne Farm, Musbury, Axminster, Devon. 14 J. Strode (Burrell), The Old Bakehouse, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex. Staff 1
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15 B. Ford (Wallis), Dryden House, Oundle, Nr. Peterborough, Northants. 16 J. Otway (Woodroffe), 90 Park Road, Camberley, Surrey. 17 A. Boschi, 96a Holland Road, London, W.14. 18 J. Houghton, Rural Music Schools Association, Little Benslow Hills, Hitchin, Herts. 19 E. Crawley, 68 West Street, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey. 20 F. Simpson (Hort), 37 Stratheven Road, Lee, London, S.E.12. 21 M. Keevil, Conigre, Calne, Wilts. 22 T. Woods (Higginbotham), 3 Long Grove House, Long Grove Hospital, Epsom, Surrey. 23 A. Millar (Fisher), Bay Tree Cottage, Victoria Grove, London, W.8. 24 D. Wheatley-Price (Brocklebank), Sonnenhof, 12 Rylestone Grove, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 3UT. 25 R. Harris (Lloyd), 3 Blight's Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 2DB. 26 A. Allen (Bunney), 36 Bankart Avenue, Oadby, Leicester. 27 S. Hemingway (Frost), 26 Overbrook, Godalming, Surrey. 28 P. Ecclestone (Herring), Corner House, High Roding, Essex. 29 C. Bull, 27 Pelham Place, London, SW7 2NQ. 30 M. Acworth, Battle House, Goring-on-Thames, Oxon. 31 V. McGrigor (Brain), c/o 10A Avon Grove, Sneyd Park, Bristol 9. 32 R. Bowen-Colthurst, Stable House, Berechurch Hall, Colchester, Essex. 33 S. Agnew, Manor Farm House, Bilborough, Yorks. 34 J. Ingram, 50 Cardington Street, London, S.E.ll. 35 A. Mackenzie-Stuart, 7 Doune Terrace, Edinburgh 3, EH3 6DY. 36 A. Sebesta, 55 Marshall Road, Rainham, Kent.
LONDON REUNION, 1973 There will be a Sherry Party at the English Speaking Union, Dartmouth House, Charles Street, W.I, from 6.30 to 8p.m. on Wednesday, 17th January, 1973. Old Girls are welcome to bring guests. The cost will be 50p per head (students 35p). If you do not receive an invitation from your Group Secretary, please send your acceptance by 15th January to Mrs. J. A. K. Millar, Bay Tree Cottage, Victoria Grove, London W.8. CENTENARY BALL, 1973 Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane Please note the change of date for the Centenary Ball, it will now be on FRIDAY, 20th JULY, 1973, and not Friday, 13th, as published in the March Notices. This date has been changed to enable us to have "The Dark Blues" Dance Band which, as some of you may know, is one of the leading bands in the country at the moment. We also plan to have a Steel Band and a Cabaret so I am sure that it will be a really first class affair. Priority this time will be given to making it a special Centenary Celebration; but we hope to make some money on a tombola and 34
raffle and the profits will be given to the School Bursary Fund. If you would like to help us in any way please get in touch with David Brewer, 17 Greenaway Gardens, London N.W.3. SUSAN ROTHERHAM.
8 Moreton Road, Old Bosham, Ghichester, Sussex. July 21st, 1972. My dear Old Girls, First of all many, many thanks. You have been far too generous both in word and deed. Thank you for the presents—my lovely necklace which is far too good, but just what I like-- -and from the book I was given on Founders' Day I know that a lot of you were behind all the other amazing presents as well. And then, thank so very many of you for writing. I feel very guilty about this as I know I haven't replied to anything like the number of letters I've received, but I did like getting them. And thank you, too, very much for all the kindness, forgiveness, and support you've given me while I've been here. It has been a tremendous help, and makes all the difference to St. Mary's. I am sure you will give the same friendship and welcome to Mrs. Bailey which you gave to me, and I hope you will all soon get to know her, and I know that this is what she would like very much, too. Having read a good deal of the material going into the News Sheet quite recently, I know that this is going to be a full number so I mustn't write too much. It is rather a "Chapel number" and deservedly so, and I do hope if you have not seen it yet, you'll come to see the Chapel—and do notice that everything significant in the old Chapel is in the new one. No black and white photograph can do justice to this really splendid building designed by our architect—Sam Lloyd—or to the reredos he painted and gave us himself. Well the very best wishes to you all and do come to see us if you find yourself near Bosham. You may have heard that I have been asked to take over my old job in Hong Kong for about seven months, so I shall be out of England from about the third week in October till early June—address if you need it urgently : Diocesan Girls' School, 1 Jordan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. With love, and again very many thanks. Yours ever, ELIZABETH M. OIBBINS. 35
Hiltons, Golf Links Road, Ferndown, Dorset. July, 1972. My dear Old Girls, Those of us who were at St. Mary's for the Reunion th's summer must have felt some regrets that this would be Miss Gibbins' last gathering of Old Girls as Headmistress. But it was not a sad affair as you can read elsewhere, more an act of gratitude for all that has gone before. We all wish Miss G. every possible happiness in her retirement. We were happy that Mrs. Bailey was able to be with us on the Sunday of the Reunion and we are delighted that she has agreed to become President of the O.G.A. She already knows, I believe, the strength of our Association and the links we have with the present School, and on behalf of us all I would like to welcome her as our President and assure her of our support. I look forward in confidence to the future. Yours sincerely, SUSAN ROTHERHAM,
Chairman O.G.A. OLD GIRLS' REUNION, 1972 When asked to report on the Reunion, I thought "Why me?" Going back to St. Mary's, I imagined I was escaping the pressures of the world outside for just one weekend, but n o . . . However, as Miss G. pointed out in her talk on Sunday, it is not going back; the past is all part of the present. But wait, I am going too quickly; we must begin at the beginning which is, inevitably, the scrimmage in Red Hall on a Saturday in late May, just before lunch. Past and present staff, girls and old girls greet and eye one another, and smile, uncertain sometimes whether they know each other. I look carefully at the list of names for the High Table, knowing what will probably happen in a short time, and sure enough it does; one or two unsuspecting old girls have failed to read the notices and have to thread their way through the crowded tables to the High Table ! Lunch over, we go to the usual General Meeting of the O.G.A. in the hall, which passes in a splendidly casual and informal way. Time moves on and we all move slowly and relaxedly with it. There is the somewhat chilly but exhilarating tennis tournament, organised with great precision by Miss Thomas, who is rather 36
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clever at getting us older ones on to the court. One minute I am sipping a delicious cup of tea, and the next I am dug out of the staff room and told I am playing my match on Lansdowne. The final winning pair are the possibly unusual combination of sistersin-law, Susan Acworth (Casement) and lona Wake-Walker (McLean). Again, time to walk, chat, relax and remember until the splendid buffet supper. We have peered in at the dining room windows several times during the late afternoon and seen great things going on and the final result is quite magnificent, and immensely appreciated, as the thanks we gave the kitchen staff at the end showed. It was all over so quickly; those mountains of good food gone in a flash, and so to our Chairman's thanks for it all and her presentation to Miss G. and Sophie of a gold necklace and gold collar respectively. Impossible to reproduce the essence of it all for those who are not there窶馬ot a grand speech for a grand occasion, but a family one, with everyone, past and present members of the school, involved, as members of a family are. To add a very light touch to an already gay occasion, the St. Mary's Pop Group then give the cabaret show, one of those "Muchbinding-in-the-marsh" type songs to the tune of Early one morning, and words composed by the Higginbotham family. The evening ends with chapel in the new chapel. It is hard to convey what the new chapel is like unless you see it. The impression is one of a. great welcoming, light semi-circle with wide open doors, a place to go in and come out of freely, where one is not excluded, as I feel perhaps the former smaller chapel did, with its shut doors and dim lighting. Certainly, it has the feeling of being or becoming the centre of the school. And so to Sunday. Incidentally, rumour has it that the old girls are starting a fund for the replacement of beds... And Sunday is a day like any of those we passed years ago, except that we have a service in the chapel. A day for settling in, for only too short a time, to the feel of the place. A day to study the very latest fashions (I missed seeing the Paris collection but got the next best thing at St. Mary's). A day to make one realise what one owed to Miss G. and St. Mary's. A Whitsunday to make one realise that the things of the Spirit really are alive here. A day when we meet Mrs. Bailey and she has to run the gauntlet of our questions and probings! My day ends with Miss G.'s official portrait of the weekend being taken. She is leaning on the door of my 81,000-mile dusty Mini, exclaiming that she is not going to put up with it, and anyway she has her oldest shoes on! A splendidly happy and inconsequential way to end a remarkably easy and friendly weekend. Overheard during the weekend; "What do we do next? Eat or 37
pray" and "I would be really proud to send my daughter here": the subject was the new buildings and the speaker someone who had put their foot through the rotting hut passage floor boards. Seeing someone across the room waving excitedly—"Do you think it will be like this in heaven ?" These can only be personal impressions; each one of us old girls will have seen the weekend in a different light. As always, it will remain in our memories, not as a sad one because Miss G. will not be "in the seat" next time; sad though we all are about this, but as a glad one that the feel of St. Mary's, although wearing an outward new look, is still as it has always been and will continue to be as long as there are people who care about it. D.L.B. 'Twas / late in the / afternoon when / I came to St. / Mary's, A / new girl on the / London train, grey / suit and beret / blue. There to re / ceive me, (you will be / lieve me !) Standing back to / fireplace was a / figure—you know who! CHORUS : Sing / sing! To / gether raise, Here a mighty / shout of praise, And / thanks to those who / made St. Mary's / What it was and / is. In the days and / weeks to come I / quickly found my / way about, With / saints like Faith's and / P's and B's and / C's I learnt to / cope. Companies!—fan / tastical! Dorms—ecclesi / astical!— I / thought they all were / Bishops, who was / Bishop Pene / lope? CHORUS: Then there was the / flora and the / fauna in the / grounds to meet. And an / awe-inspiring / Being even / staff addressed as / Thou— A / Wood, a Greenwood / and a Weed, / Lanky Wheatears., / Vines and reed, A / Sparrow All in / Browne which had a / Nes'bit ween the / CHORUS : bough. And / sometimes you could / take your Stan'ard / by the lovely / Copper Beech Where / round the Bark lay / Wooli(l)am(b}s—a / Hart might you sur / prise. The / Chap 'ou /owked the / garden o'er, would / tell you, should you / ask for more That / after Church on / Sunday you could / go to Para / disc. CHORUS: 38
"We / worked and played, were / Forttlfied on / Jackie's semo / lina pud, (The / sick on toast was / ghastly but we / loved the sausage / slush). In / times of stress we / would abscond, to / Lime Kiln or to / Quarry Pond, But / back in time for / Lections, supper / then to bed and / Hush! CHORUS : We / sang at Music / Festival, we / flip-flapped round on / Founders' Day, And / how we laughed at / Comp'ny Plays, Form / Shakespeare's comic / clowns. Then on As / cension Day, / lack of know / ledge we'd dis / play, But the / height of our As / cension was the / White Horse on the / CHORUS : Downs. So / months and terms and / years go by, the / Chapel rises / to the sky, Not / only buildings— / people change, that / goes for me and / you Now we bring our / grateful praise, to / one who gave us / such good days. And / here we are to / bid her au re / voir, and not a / dieu. CHORUS: NEWS OF OLD GIRLS Staff Mrs. Affleck (McLeavy) is married, with 3 children, and is teaching infants. Mrs. Fursdon (Dickens). Her husband is still on the staff of the University of Nairobi, where they will remain until 1973. Their three adopted children are 6, 4 and 2. Recently they spent 11 weeks in the "burdu" of Tanzania, camping, while her husband did his research work. They were due for leave in the U.K. in 1972. Miss Jackson is enjoying her leisure, her varied occupations, visiting friends, and having people to stay. Miss Tredennick. Since Wm. Temple College moved to Manchester last summer she has been teaching English at Rugby High School and much enjoys it. Miss Weetman is enjoying retirement. Mrs. Wills (Porter) is kept pretty busy with her 3-year-old daughter, but finds time to do a part-time job. Miss Woods is still teaching Classics at Wycombe High School. 39
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30. Meriel Acworth is still working at 10 Downing Street. 17. Jennifer Addie (Hickie) much enjoyed leave in England last summer and seeing St. Mary's again. They are happy living in Ndola and have become involved in various church activities. Jennifer has also been doing secretarial work. 33. Susan Agnew has been restoring a medieval tomb in Westminster Abbey and working on the frescoes in Eton College Chapel. 29. Elizabeth Arbuthnot spent 6 months last year in Kenya, working on one of the largest cattle-ranches in the country, and then as Secretary to the Director of the National Parks. Then she went to S. Africa, where she took temporary jobs and learnt a great deal. She is now working as a Computer Programmer in Bulawayo, and much prefers Rhodesia to S. Africa. 30. Cecilia Assheton is teaching amid builders altering the Middle School where she is, and is living in a tiny village outside Bishops Stortford. 5. Elizabeth Bagley (Westaway). She has recently completed 10 years in Ely, and has had a wonderful holiday in Hong Kong with John and his family. Martin and family are living in France for 2 years, and Harriet in Surrey, where her husband is Head of the R.E. department in a Comprehensive School. Elizabeth has 6 grandchildren under 7. 28. Elizabeth Bark (Wright) is enjoying life in the country very much, after 3 years in London. Adrian is still with British Oxygen and working in Harlow. Alexander is 21 and goes to Play School. Elizabeth is expecting another baby in October and finds life very busy. 11. Laura Barlee (Attlee). Laura is Secretary to a G.P., and Cervical Cytology Secretary for Dartmouth (working for the County Medical Officer). Veronica was finishing her BiLingual Secretarial course at Miss Sprules, Winchester, and was beginning to look around for jobs. 27. Elizabeth Barnett (Syms) is busy looking after her daughter, Rachel. Her husband, Peter, is busy on the farm. 33. Rosemary Barnett is at present working in London, but is going to E. Africa in September to visit relatives. 32. Susan Barrington Prowse (Porter) was married in August, 1970. Her husband teaches at Trinity College, Glenalmond. 4. Gladys Beale was just off to Canada for a fortnight when she wrote in April. 32. Elizabeth Beardsmore is in her final year of nursing at St. Thomas's, with finals in October. She is sharing a flat with 5 others and enjoyed re-decorating it. She was going with 40
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10 others to Scotland for 3 weeks to look after slum children from Glasgow on one of the western isles. Rachel Benson (Woods) is now more at home, as she has a small daughter, but she is still doing fascinating work with dyslexic children. Jean Blathwayt. Jean's latest children's books were coming out in August this year. She is still involved in the Girl Guide movement, is Brownie Guider and Division Commissioner. She has just been elected to the Parochial Church Council, and also keeps house for her mother, who is 85, but still very active and well. Ursula Boisseau (Cleverly). Having finished a Diploma Course in Social Studies, she is now a part-time Social Worker at a school for maladjusted children. Anne Bosworth-Smith (Ree). John and Mary are very happy at St. John's R.C. J.M.I. School, Rickmansworth. Anne teaches piano and singing and is Deputy Organist at St. Matthew's R.C. Church, Northwood. She is also a member of an inter-denominational charismatic prayer group. John was confirmed in February and Mary's 1st Communion was to be in June. Rosemary Bowen-Colthurst. Having spent 6 months travelling round the U.S.A. and Canada by Greyhound bus, she is now working as a Picture Restorer in London and is planning to get married in the autumn. Gillian Bowtell is in her final year of the post-graduate course in Landscape Design at Newcastle University. Sally Brodhurst. After finishing at Cambridge, Sally took a crash typing course and was working as Secretary to the Fellows at Trinity College, Oxford, for 3 months. Jane Brookfield (Kirkaldy Willis). On her husband's retirement they have moved to Cheltenham. Meriel Brough (Lewis) lives in Mancetter in Warwickshire, where her husband is Vicar. Christopher now goes daily to Coventry Prep School, where he is doing very well, while Katherine thrives at the village school. Meriel teaches Geography 2 mornings a week at the Atherstone Grammar School. Gillian Burr (Pemberton). Gillian is still living in Kew with her husband and small daughter and would be very pleased to see any O.G.s. Elizabeth Burra is finding her job as Teacher/Counsellor at a large Secondary Modern School in Oxford a very interesting job indeed. Jane Buxton (Jones) is enjoying the varied and stimulating life in Cambridge, where her husband is Senior Curate at the University Church, Great St. Mary's. After losing twin boys 41
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which arrived prematurely she gave up her part-time drama work and began work scanning for Research Students in the University Nuclear Physics Department. She was expecting a baby in June. Irene Campbell (Heywood). Irene and her husband celebrated their Silver Wedding in February with a family theatre-anddinner-party. Their son Colin is in his 3rd year at Bradfield. Last summer the 3 of them much enjoyed an extensive motor-tour in France. Dorothy Capewell (Clayton). We were very sorry to hear that she had had a serious back injury following a fall, and hope she has quite recovered now. Alice Carter (Le Mesurier) is still enjoying her work and her 9 grandchildren. Her new house is big enough to take one young family at a time. Her sister is happily settled in Unit '70 (self-care) British Home and Hospital, Streatham. Sylvia Cartwright (Fox) has been studying viruses and their relationship to cancer at the Sloan-Kettering Institute in New York. She met her English husband, who works for a container shipping firm, in New York. They expect to return to London in the autumn of 1972. Fenella Casswell. She is hoping to qualify this summer and to get a job abroad next winter. Catherine Caughey (Harvey) had a most exciting year in 1971. She and her husband travelled to the U.K. via Samoa and Tahiti and Easter Island. They toured Chile and Peru, went to Cusco, an Inca capital in the Andes, and spent a night at Machu Picchu, the lost Inca stronghold. Their daughter, Christine, spent a most profitable and enjoyable year at Hartwell House, Aylesbury. Anne Charlesworth (Pritchard). She got married in October, 1971, and is enjoying life very much. She is working as a part-time Staff Nurse at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in Carshalton. Jessica Clarke (Pearson) was married in September, 1971. She is still employed as a Social Worker in North Paddington and finds it hard but satisfying work. Sarah Clarke passed her M.Sc. in Information Science at City University last October and now works for the Electrical Research Association setting up a large computerised information retrieval system. Christine Claydon (Gibson). Her husband is half-way through his training for ordination at Trinity College, Bristol. They were looking forward to spending their summer holidays on Anne Matthias's farm. Ruth Cliff (Blackburn). They were moving to a house In
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Fleet, Hants, in July. Ruth still teaches cooking at Winkfield Place. Hilary Collins (Moore). They bought and moved into a 150acre farm just before Christmas, but her husband, Bruce, was still keeping his job as Weeds Inspector with the Department of Agriculture. All the children are at school now. Hilary has joined the County Women's Association and particularly enjoys the singing and drama activities. Sue Collins is thoroughly enjoying training at the Middlesex Hospital and living in London. Fiona Conant is enjoying herself immensely at Kirby Lodge. Meriel Connell. Having spent an enjoyable 2 years working as an Orthoptist in Edinburgh, Meriel was planning to spend the summer travelling to Greece and round Europe with another Orthoptist. Margaret Cowgill. Life was enlivened by Sue turning up from Kenya, where she is completing her 3rd year as a V.S.O. teacher. Liz joined her in November and the plans for their return are still in the melting-pot. Helen (Dr. Perks) is now a Registrar in Birmingham. Catherine Craufurd (Westmacott). From September they will have 2 daughters at Berkhamsted School for Girls and one to follow. Catherine has been appointed organist at the village church, and has the fun of trying to work up a choir. Elizabeth Crumplin (Bunting). Last September they moved back to London when her husband started a job at the Middlesex Hospital. Elizabeth was expecting her second baby in June, and as she was doing part-time work, she found life fairly busy. Diana Curzon (Orlebar). She was converting a 15th century farmhouse in Valletta, Malta. She went to Russia in June, 1971, to see the White Knights Festival of the Kirov Ballet, and stayed with Polish friends in Warsaw en route. She usually lives in Malta for 8 months of the year. Jane Dalton (Baynes). Her 4 boys have kept her more than occupied, especially as her husband has been away for the past year. Nicky Dancy is in her 3rd year at L.M.H., where she is reading Philosophy and Psychology. She and her family are now living in Exeter. Mary Daniel (Bartholomew). They have moved back to Sevenoaks, where Anthony has gone into General Practice and where they have organised a wine-importing business. James is a very active child who never gives them any peace ! Christian Davidson is still working for the same Management Consultancy in London. 43
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26. Caroline Dawson (Carr). Caroline and her husband, Alan, have been travelling through India and Nepal for 6 months. They are now en route for Central Australia via Thailand, Malaysia and Timor. 36. Janet Des Clayes is Assistant Organist at two churches and enjoys joining in with the musical life in Chesham. 33. Tessa Dinnis qualified as an S.R.N. in March this year and will continue at St. Thomas's Hospital until September. She hopes then to go abroad before starting midwifery in Edinburgh in December. 27. Frances Dower (Baker) has moved to Newcastle, where her husband is doing a post-graduate course in Landscape Design, and Frances is working part-time at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. 25. Julie Draper (Pearson). Her husband is a Lecturer in Art History at Birkbeck College, London University. Julie has been working as a Psychiatric Registrar for the last year. They are now happily settled in London near Sue and Jessica. 8. Suzanne Dudley-Smith (Hobson) is still working part-time in Winchcombe Branch Library. 25. Christian Duff had a very good year at Homerton College. She now has a class of delightful 10-year-olds in a Teesside slum clearance area. 6. Dorothy Duguid (Duder). James has returned from the U.S.A. and is now at Cadbury Schweppes. Winston was Head Boy at Sidcot and is working for University Entrance. 14. Joan Duncan (Salmon). The family is settling down happily in Edinburgh. 5. Anne Durst retired at the end of November and is much enjoying her new-found leisure. She had a 3-months' holiday in E. and S. Africa in the winter, and stayed with Margaret Thorpe in Johannesburg. 32. Natalie Ebsworth is in her final year studying for a B.A. General Degree at Cambridge Tech. We congratulate her on her engagement to Jean-Claude Marin, who is a French Protestant and comes from the Alps near Grenoble. 28. Pippa Ecclestone (Herring). They are very happy to be living out of London in an attractive Essex village. They have three children, whose ages last March were: Giles 3^, Clare 2 years 4 months, and Simon 9 months. 16. Jacqueline Elgood (Tate). They have just bought a house on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border and are thoroughly enjoying decorating it as they want, after living in Army quarters. 7. Honor Elliott (Ward) wrote that she was happy to think that 44
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all her three grand-daughters hoped to come to St. Mary's when they were old enough. Juliet Evans (Wilson) has left Cambridge and is working for Butterworths (Legal Publishers). She was getting married in July. Mary Fahy (Tallents) has retired from teaching and is very busy looking after her invalid husband, the garden and two dogs. Jean Pardon (Rutherford) is married, with two sons, aged 15 and 21, and has been living in St. Albans for 5 years. She does a little part-time teaching, but most of her time is spent as a licensed Parish Worker at the Abbey, to which she and her husband are closely linked. Alison Finch. We were very sorry to hear that her mother died last year. Alison is settled in her own flat in Edinburgh, singing in the University Opera, walking in the mountains and busy at work. Carolyn Fison nursed in Zambia on the Copperbelt last year and returned to England via E. Africa and India. She was planning to get married in June to an American doctor and they will live in the U.S.A. Dorothea FitzGibbon (Stewart Cox). Her husband is stationed at the Ministry of Defence, so they can live in their own house, which they are still busily restoring. Penelope Fleming (Sabben-Clare) was appointed a Nursing Officer in Health Visiting last year, so she is now working on the administrative side, but she is still based in the West Riding on the outskirts of Leeds, while her husband continues working as a Psychiatric Registrar in Leeds. Beth Ford (Wallis). Life continues to be busy for Beth. Christopher (11) is doing very well at Prep School and Jennifer (9) is at school in Peterborough. Stella Foster (Remington Wilson). They have built a new house at the bottom of their old garden. Her husband, Peter, broke his pelvis in a skid three weeks before the move, but is back at work now. Alice, their eldest, is doing Geography B.Sc. at the Polytechnic in London. Thomas is doing "A" levels at the local comprehensive school, and Catherine is at Colchester High School. Stella was thinking of starting part-time work as Physiotherapist at Notley Hospital. Elizabeth Frost is still working for an Insurance Firm in Surrey and has been busy helping to organise a Badminton Club for the firm. She also finds time to go to concerts locally and in London. Susan Garrett-Cox (Guest). They spend every spare moment renovating an old farmhouse and making a start on the 45
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garden. They are hoping to move in in October. Jeremy and Robin are full of beans as usual! Shan Gianetti (Tripp) is now living happily in Florence. She was greatly looking forward to Julie Hare (Courtauld) with her husband and son joining them in the summer on their yacht, which they were taking to the Caribbean, where Gianetto was to direct his latest film. Janet Gilbert (Rivett). Janet qualified as S.R.N. from the Radcliffe Infirmary in 1968, started nursing at Great Ormond Street in 1969, qualified R.S.C.N. in 1970, and married that year. They lived in Anglesey for 6 months and then moved to Cambridge for a year. She worked in the children's ward at Addenbrooks for that time and then they moved back to the Oxford area. She is now working for a nursing agency and is on a Paediatric Intensive Care Ward at the Radcliffe. Deirdre Gillies has been spending a very pleasant year at home doing a course of typing and shorthand. Daphne Glass (Williams) finds life very full looking after a busy farmer husband and three lively children; Jane (5), Thomas (3) and David (6 months last April). They live in an old farmhouse which they are in process of renovating. Mary Gough is still busy as Head of the Music Department at St. Alban's High School. They had recently given a performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah with St. Alban's School in the Abbey. Elizabeth Gordon (Steele). Her son, Paul, is loving being a Probationer at King's College, Cambridge, and is looking forward to the Choir's tour for the B.B.C. in Israel next year. Rebecca (11) was about to go to St. Mary's, and Elizabeth is dabbling in some house-converting in the Mediterranean. Peggie Green (Beale) had 2 weeks motoring round France with her son and daughter-in-law, visiting Versailles, some of the chateaux in the Loire valley and having Easter in Paris. Cicely Greenwood was hoping to1 start Commissioned Officer Training in the W.R.A.C. in early September at Camberly. Meanwhile she was working as Secretary/Accountant for a Veterinary Group in Chippenham. Heather Greenwood (Blackadder) is still teaching in Windermere. Her eldest daughter's husband is a Lecturer at Exeter University. Alison (21) is in India teaching Indians; Tessa (20) is farming and engaged to an Agricultural Student; Bridget (17) is in the VI Form at the Lakes School, where Pippa (15) and Timothy (13) are too. Simon (11) is in his last year at the school where Heather teaches. They had a 46
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holiday in Sweden last year and were planning to go to Germany this year. Penelope Halse (Chorley). They were going to Baghdad for 18 months, Ian driving the car out and Penelope and the children flying. Alice Hands (Toop) and her husband were looking forward to a holiday in France in July with their two daughters, sonin-law and grandchildren. Sally Hargrave is now working at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford as private secretary to two psychiatrists. She gained 150 w.p.m. shorthand and 76 typing at Marlborough Secretarial College and was one of 20 finalists out of 8,000 in an international shorthand competition. Rose Harris is still working for a theatre producer, but now is with Eddie Kulukundis, also of Greek shipping fame. She highly recommends London Assurance with Donald Sinden. Richenda Harrison (Woods) has recently moved to South Australia where her husband, Ian, is now Director of Music at Scotch College. She is very busy with her two young children, Michael, aged 2, and Penelope, bom in March. Clare Headlam-Morley is enjoying studying Art at Teesside and is looking forward to Oxford in October. Jean Henly (Tyler) is still carrying on working for the Milk Marketing Board, doing Farm Records and Accounts in Wiltshire since her marriage. Jean Herford (Hawkins). Elisabeth is now fully qualified after four years at Great Ormond Street. She had a holiday with Henry in Greece and Crete. John is teaching at Rugby and continually comes across links with St. Mary's. Valerie Hick (Turner) is working temporarily in the Government, with Statistics Canada. Juliet Hickman (Williams) is kept busy with three sons, aged 15, 13 and 11, dogs and chickens, and does voluntary work with the Red Cross, Meals-on-Wheels, and the local Mental Hospital Canteen. Jacqueline Higginson was having an active, leisurely holiday before going to the University of Birmingham. Pamela Hilton (Clarence) has been working very hard at Toe H. She and her husband are now moving to the Institute of Marketing, Cookham, Berks, where her husband will be estate supervisor and Pamela will continue to do catering and supervising. Patricia Hindson spent a very profitable 7 months in France last year, at the foreign university in Tours, meeting a wide varety of nationalities and languages. Since then she has taken a bi-lingual secretarial course with French in London. Penelope Hissey (Todd) writes that their second son, Michael 47
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James, was born on May 25th, 1972, a brother for Anthony and Julie, who are now 12 and 10. Grace Hole (Combes) now has a grand-daughter, Sally's daughter. Peter was married last year and they were hoping to go up to see his new house in Scotland at Whitsun. Grace is now Chairman of the Care of the Elderly Committee and also Senior W.I. Vice-President for Potterne as well as County Literature Secretary. Peggy Hopkins is still working three half-days a week as a Medical Social Worker at the Eye Hospital in Brighton. She is busy as Vice-Chairman of the English Speaking Union and Secretary of the Soroptomist Club Housing Association. Ann Hornby (Sadler) is now the proud grandmother of Frances's son and daughter. She is very busy with the W.I. She had a nice visit to Vancouver in the spring of 1971. Daphne Hort is in her seventh year in Canterbury. Since September, 1971, she has been one of the Assistant Chaplains of the University of Kent. The Chaplains work ecumenically as far as possible. She enjoys the work but does not find it easy. Anne Hudson (Knollys). Anne's husband has started in a new job at the Ministry of Defence, so that they are in their second year of their own home—a record! The two eldest children, Sarah (13) and Simon (11) are at boarding school, and Jessica (8) goes locally. Anne is a complete slave to her house and garden. Susan Hudson (Russell). Last September, Susan started her own little school and has 7 lovely pupils. Elizabeth Hunter (Ham). After taking her finals at the University of East Anglia, Elizabeth was getting married in July to Donald Hunter. In September she is doing a Dip. Ed. in Putney at Whitelands. She will be living in London after her marriage and hopes some of her St. Mary's friends will visit her. Margaret Imbert-Terry (Evans) got married in February. Her husband is in the Lifeguards and stationed in Germany, where they will probably be for about two years. Veronica Johnston has travelled to Iceland, Greenland, the Farnes, Senegal and Gambia. She had a winter session in the Sahara, followed by a trip to Afghanistan. When she wrote in March, 1972, she was busy with preparations for a Sahara Exhibition which was to tour S.E. England. She has also enjoyed more time for study. Alison Kennedy is still travelling round the world, having got stuck for a time in Mexico City, where she teaches English in a local Language Institute. She finds Mexico a wonderful 48
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country, with a great future. It is great having places like Acapulco for vacations. Fiona Kerr has taken a 6-months' Secretarial Course and was looking for an interesting job. She was about to sail on the Winston Churchill. Susan Koch (Birtwistle). Susan's husband is the son of Myf Koch (nee Jenkins), who was Head Girl at St. Mary's in 1922-23. He is in the Rhodesian army, but at the moment is reading law at Salisbury University. Susan has an interesting and amusing job. Emma Kyrle-Pope was taking "A" level at Bransons, and then hoping to go to Bahrain, and from there to Iran and India, returning to the U.K. next April. Maureen Lane (Sherwood) is much occupied with nursing, the Samaritans, Meals-on-Wheels, gardening, etc. Her husband was producing the specially commissioned opera for schools, "The Red Sea" by Malcolm Williams. He is Tutor-inCharge of Teacher Training in Music at Darlington College of Arts. Their daughter Elizabeth, won the International Singing Prize at Geneva in October, 1971, and is now with the Welsh National Opera. David and Sarah were about to make Maureen a grandmother. Sarah Leather is enjoying cooking for the chairman and directors of the Sunday Times. While Hope has been at Bergen University for a year, Sarah has been sharing a flat with Karen Phillips. Hilary Lee has been doing some modelling and writing and is looking forward to visits to France, Portugal and Spain in the summer. Helen Lefroy. The publishing company—Maurice Temple Smith Ltd.—which Helen helped to start three years ago, is now well established and they have already published a host of good books. Rosemary Lloyd. After four years at Erlangen University teaching English, Rosemary was returning to G.B. in August and was looking forward to spending the academic year 1972-3 at Edinburgh University doing a Diploma in Applied Linguistics. She would love any Calne/Edinburgh contacts. Susan Lloyd is teaching the violin at the Dragon School, Oxford, and was planning to spend Easter in New York. Penelope Loder (Forde) is very happy painting and drawing at Byam Shaw School. Her daughter, Gillian, aged 4, is also at school, learning letters and numbers. Peggy Lowe is teaching Maths and Science at Holy Name School, Dogura, New Guinea. Sara Maitland. In June she was marrying an Anglican Ordinand. He is an American, but they are planning to remain 49
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in England. She is working hard for the Women's Liberation Movement. Ruth Martin (Howell). Last year Ruth obtained her B.A. in Sociology. This year she is brushing up her French and is now almost bi-lingual. In September she is starting a 2-year diploma course in Social Work. John is still very busy building, against the wishes of Ian, aged 11, an ardent naturalist. She was planning to visit England in August with Paul (15) and Tony (13). Penny Martin is living in Oxford and doing a Secretarial Course as a stop-gap. Gilian Martin-Jones has continued her travels in Africa and has spent six months in Mombasa teaching infants before returning home in May via Addis Ababa and Cairo. Anne Mathias (Davies). Andrew, aged 9, has started at a Prep School. Anne is enjoying helping with the W.R.V.S. trolley shop at a nearby hospital. Hilary Matthews was just finishing a year's Secretarial Course and was hoping to work with the Simon Community in London next year. Jill Mayhew (Rotherham). Jill's husband has been posted to Malta for 18 months, so she and the four girls were to join him in the summer. They would be pleased to see any Old Girls out there or passing through. Violet McDowall (Armstrong). We are sorry to hear that her youngest son, George, is still in hospital, 2ÂŁ years after his accident. They can only expect him to remain dreadfully handicapped, but hope to get him home in about a year's time. Her second son, who was in the Royal Marines, is doing a 3-year Estate Management Course at Cirencester. The eldest is a rising engineer with 3 sons. Her second son, Andy, helps her a lot. Annette Millar (Fisher) married a Barrister last year and they live either in London or Morayshire. Their first baby was due in July. Caroline Mitchell (Myers). Life has been very busy with a new baby and with moving house. Diana Moir is in the final year of her Speech Therapy Course and was taking Part II exams in June. She hoped to get a job in a hospital in London in September. She was looking forward to spending two weeks in July sailing down the West Coast of Devon and Cornwall. Eleanor Morton is now teaching in a very progressive primary school in London. She is enjoying living in London and having the opportunity to play a lot of music, both in an orchestra and with friends. Rowena Myers (Jenner) is still very busy with house and gar50
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den. Her husband is still Organist of Clitheroe Parish Church and Music Master of the Grammar Schools. They have many well-known organists to play on the good organ. He also advises on organ rebuilds. Rowena helps with the office work and entertains many musicians. Sarah Newman. Congratulations to Sarah on having been elected to the Fellowship at New Hall! Priscilla Noble has been working in the Art Department of the Arts Council since January. Maeve Oram (O'Ferrall). They have just joined a small Christian Community of three families to run a non-profit-making Residential Centre for schools and churches. There are 11 of them altogether—5 adults and 6 children. If anyone is interested in bringing a party on a course or holiday will she please write to Maeve for details. Rachel Orr (Stiles). Ruth, now in Salt Lake City, gave Rachel her third grandchild in November. Gill Peacock (Pinckney) has just moved house and is very happily involved with Riding for the Disabled. Charlotte Pearson (Merz). They are in Wolfenbuttel, an old market town in Germany, for 2 years, but hope to be home on leave from time to time. Jane Pelly. Fiwasaiye School continues to grow, and next year they will start treble stream. It was exciting to welcome Janny Hughes in December, 1970, and they tried to show her Akure in 2 days. Karen Phillips is working as Personal Assistant to a well-known Restaurateur in London and is learning a great deal about catering and management. Hilary Pollard (Dewar). Until recently Hilary was still doing peripatetic string teaching for Kent Music School. She then gave up teaching as she was expecting a baby in July. Tonbridge has strong St. Mary's connections, with Diana Thring the Headmaster's Secretary, and Mary Cullen married to the Director of Music. Jean Polwarth (Cunninghame Graham). Her husband has been made Minister of State for Scotland, so life gets busier and busier. In her spare time she is helping to establish Scotland's 3rd orchestra, the Scottish Baroque Ensemble, and also a school for gifted musical children in Edinburgh. She also finds time to enjoy her three children and four stepchildren, all grown-up now except Arabella, who is 7. Sarah Poole-Warren (Inglis). They were moving from London in May and building a house in Hampshire, which they hope will be finished in June, 1973. Sarah was doing a course in China Restoration, and was expecting a baby in July. Catherine Porteous (Christie). In the summer of 1971, they 51
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spent a marvellous week staying with Kate Slack (Hughes) in the Dordogne. After 5 years at boarding school Matthew is enjoying life at Westminster as a day-boy, but finds his parents and grand-parents irritatingly well-informed about the school. Daphne Powlett has seen great changes at the University of East Anglia in her 10 years as Lodgings Officer. The student numbers have increased from 100 in 1963 to 3,000 plus in 1973. Margaret Pulfer (Brooke) is working very hard on her correspondence course for the London University External Graduate Certificate of Education, and teaching part-time as well as being a housewife. They like Montreal very much, but were looking forward to a visit to England in June. Hilary Pullon finds General Practice very demanding. We send her deep sympathy on her mother's death in May. Jacqueline Rae, having spent an extra year taking "A" levels, was hoping to go abroad for some time. Josephine Ratcliff (Delap). This year has been a time of starting new activities. She and her husband are studying German at evening school. Josephine has started a recorder group in the boys' school where she teaches singing, and the family, headed by father, are building a boat with a view to learning to sail this summer. Jonathan was starting boarding school in May, leaving only Melanie and the guinea-pigs at home. Susan Reddaway is doing a practical year of librarianship in Birmingham before taking a post-graduate Library Information Service Course at Loughborough. She was marrying Brian Spriggs, a Geography teacher, on July 15th, of this year. She found her V.S.O. year in Zambia fascinating, as was the 2-months' journey home. Catherine Richardson has spent a year doing Art Restoration and Muscology at the International Arts University in Florence. She is now going to do post-graduate work in Art History at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Yda Richardson worked on a Galilean Kibbutz in the summer of 1971 and found it a great eye-opener. She is now an apprentice book-binder, which is interesting and rewarding work and will be a good cottage industry when she is married in July. Jane Ritchie was to finish her training at the Youth Employment Service Training College in Kent in July, and in August to start work as a Careers Officer in Bishop Auckland in County Durham. She was expecting to spend most of her holidays looking for somewhere to live. Rosemary Rocke (Herbert-Smith). The children, Clare and 52
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Thomas, aged 13 and 14, are both at school in Bath. Rosemary enjoys her job as a Senior Lecturer at Newton Park College of Education, where they are involved in many changes in their courses for September, 1972. She welcomes the increase in contact with practising teachers and inservice courses. Nicolette Rocske (Hopkinson) is now living in Munchen and would be pleased to see any Old Girls who happen to be there. Charlotte Roper has been doing a 6-month ophthalmic nursing course at the Bristol Eye Hospital. She finds it the most interesting branch of nursing that she has done. Susan Ross has spent two years teaching in a private school in Canada and found it a wonderful experience. Pamela Rowe has gained her Cordon Bleu Certificate and was going to Canada in May for four months' "au pair". Sarah Royal (Bailey) is now married and living in the most delightful cottage which they have renovated. She completed her S.R.N. at the Middlesex last year. Caroline Russell is still in Bristol working for the Bristol Council of Social Service, but hopes to leave in the autumn and work her way round the world, going first to the States and then down through the Pacific to Australia and New Zealand. Dollie Sainsbury. We were sorry to hear that Dollie had broken her wrist and are glad that she is now back at the organ in chapel and piano for ward services, and at Portress work when needed. Ann Sampson (Waldock) is enjoying living in Highgate and nursing part-time at the local hospital. Susanna Sanderson (Tewson) was married in September, 1971, to a medical student who is now in his 5th year at Barts. Susanna is in her 2nd year at Goldsmith's, doing a 3-year infant/drama teaching course. They were hoping to go to Montreal for 3 months this summer. Barbara Sealy (Smellie) is kept busy with Max, aged 2, and the baby, as well as helping on the farm. They bought another farm of 300 acres last year, so she expected the summer to be quite hectic ! Arminel Sebesta is enjoying herself very much in Vienna, where she has a part-time job delivering batteries. She speaks German most of the time and occasionally has to act as interpreter. This took her on a business trip to Budapest with her boss and a Japanese. She is looking forward to going up to Oxford in October. Prudence Sebesta (Clarke) is now a Marriage Guidance Tutor in the S.E. region, so she travels around quite a lot. This is 53
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in addition to counselling, so she is busy, but it is all most interesting. Betsy Seddon (Pryor) is kept busier than ever with her family. Countess of Selborne (Joanna James). After 2 years doing the B.A. course in the Courtauld Institute, Joanna had a baby boy, now one-year-old. She hopes to continue with her final year in October. Jenny Shattock (Stoddart) has recently moved into a house in Bangor as her husband is teaching at the university. Celia Shepperd (Carr) has settled into her house and they are enjoying living in Guildford after Belfast. The children are happily settled in day schools and Celia has started nursing again after 15 years. Caroline Shillito has been at the local Technical College studying Domestic Science and was going to Idbury Manor for one term in the summer. She is to start her training in Orthoptics in Birmingham in September. Susan Singer (McCully) now has three children : Humphrey (6), Charlotte (4) and Hermione (15 months, when Susan wrote in May). She also runs a play-group at home three mornings a week. Prue Skinner (Dibley) is settling very happily in Winchester, where there is plenty of music, and she is doing some parttime teaching. Anne Snoxell (Carter) was expecting her first child this summer. She and her husband will be going abroad in the autumn, posted by the Foreign Office. Patricia Stanton has left London and was going to Greece for 3 months. In July she was returning to nursing as a Departmental Sister at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Marguerite Steele (de Lattre Smith) is spreading "Message", the Christian telephone service founded by Miss Norah Coggan. She is a voluntary auxiliary in the Probation and After-Care Service. She still gives Bible talks to women all over the city and works at integrating Moslem women. Pippa Stevens has much enjoyed her 2nd year nursing at the Middlesex, and was looking forward to 2 weeks' holiday in Greece in May. Rosamund Strode finds herself increasingly busy and interested in her work at Aldeburgh. She is sad that she will have to move from the marvellous flat in which she's been very happy for 5 years. Cally Swain (Stopford). Since leaving London in October, 1970 Gaily and her husband have been living 30 miles outside Wellington, New Zealand, in a place of 5 townships and a population of 10,000. She started working as a Psychiatric Social Worker in May, 1971. In February, 1972, they were 54
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moving to Wellington, where her husband was to be Chaplain at Victoria University. Lucy Swinburn (Gardner). Lucy's second son, Peter, was born in June, 1971, so she is very busy looking after him, and John (aged 3), with a large vegetable garden and orchard to keep up in her spare time! They have much enjoyed a visit from Lucy's father and mother (Sheila Gardner, nee Ferguson). Gillian Tait (Kempe) is enjoying life on Long Island. Her daughter is now 6. Gillian was endeavouring to get registered to nurse out there, but found there was much red tape to surmount. Rosemary Terry has much enjoyed her first year at Harrow School of Art. She is going on to a 3-year Diploma Course in Fine Art, which she hopes to do at Bath. Caroline Thackara has been filling in time before going to Goldsmiths' College by working as an Auxiliary Nurse at the local General Hospital. Marjorie Thynne. As the Boys' Prep School, where she has been Secretary for 26 years, closed in March, Marjorie was retiring at the end of April. Janet Trevelyan is at present working as a Sister at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. Juliet Tweddell continues to work at St. Thomas's. The implementation of the "Salmon" Senior Nursing Staff Structure has been very interesting. Mary Vischer. In June, 1971, she and one of her colleagues were seconded by I.C.E.M. to the office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees at the Palais de Nations to help with the transport arrangements for relief supplies to the Pakistan refugees in India, a most worth-while job, which lasted until they were able to return to their homes in Bangladesh. Jennifer Wabley (Lindsell) is very happy and busy with her family. Rosemary Welchman (Fison) recently got married to a Barrister and they are discovering what it is like to be a dualcareer family. Rosemary is continuing to do Social Science Research and has this year been involved in a lot of survey work. Marian Wells (Gale). In June, 1971, she decided to leave Brighton and moved to a rather odd Cotswold village, where the stone houses are built on a series of terraces up the side of the valley. Diana Wheatley Price (Brocklebank). They are enjoying their small daughter very much, and are glad to be still in Bristol. 55
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18. Elizabeth Whorlow (Allen) hopes that she is settled permanently in Berkshire. 14. Yvonne Willway (Troman). Yvonne's husband is at present stationed near Reading and they live at Arborfield, but are due to move in 1978. Both their daughters are now at St. Mary's. 32. Frances Wingate (Petty). In 1971 she married a fellow student at the Architectural Association and they are now living in Windsor. 25. Susan Wood is teaching English and History to the senior boys at a local prep school on the edge of the New Forest. 11. Frances Woolley (Masters). On her husband's retirement they moved to Somerset from Wigan last October with the two youngest boys. Their daughter and eldest son are married and the second son is still in Wigan. 29. Anne Wrangham spent 6 months working as a Research Executive in the Advertising Division of the Central Office of Information, but has moved to the Creative Development Unit of a large Advertising Agency, which she prefers to the Civil Service. 26. Elizabeth Wrangham has been working on a World History curriculum for schools at the School of Oriental and African Studies at London University and is returning there in the autumn to do an M.A. in African Area Studies. MARRIAGES Old Girls Alderson—Gee. (No date known). Alderson to Diana Gee. Barrington-Prowse—Porter. In August, 1970, BarringtonProwse to Susan Porter. Bellet—Fison. On 10th June, 1972, Dr. Paul Bellet to Carolyn Fison. Carnegie—Mitchell. On 10th June, 1972, Stuart Carnegie to Susan Mitchell. Cartwright—Fox. On 5th June, 1971, Michael R. F. Cartwright to Sylvia Fox. Charlesworth—Pritchard. In October, 1971, Charlesworth to Anne Pritchard. Chichester—Smith. In October, 1970, Commander Chichester to Sally Smith. Clarke—Pearson. On 4th September, 1971, Christopher Alan Clarke to Jessica Pearson. Clouston—Light. In June, 1971, Dane Clouston to Vicky Light. Coombs—Aylen. In August, 1970, Martin Coombs to Margaret Aylen. 56
>—Jenkinson. On 19th September, 1970, Eric George Day to Kathryn Jenkinson. Draper—Pearson. On 16th October, 1971, Peter Draper to Juliet Pearson. Evans—Wilson. In July, 1972, Evans to Juliet Wilson. Ford—Verey. (No date known). Ford to Veronica Verey. Fox—Porter. In summer, 1971, Christopher Fox to Caroline Porter. Gianetti—Tripp. On 7th August, 1971, Gianetto Gianetti to Shan Tripp. Green—Summ. In September, 1971, Green to Judith Summ. Gresham-Cooke—Newton-Dunn. On 18th September, 1971, Gerald Gresham-Cooke to Angela Newton-Dunn. Henly—Tyler. On 29th January, 1972, Robert Henly to Jean Tyler. Hudson—Russell. In September, 1970, Hudson to Susan Russell. Hunter—Ham. In July, 1972, Donald Hunter to Elizabeth Ham. Imbert-Terry—Evans. In February, 1972, Imbert-Terry to Margaret Evans. Koch—Birtwistle. On 19th February, 1972, Dan Koch to Susan Birtwistle. Martin—Smith. (No date known). Dwight Martin to Karin Smith. Millar—Fisher. In October, 1971, J. A. K. Millar to Annette Fisher. Morgan—Richardson. On 15th July, 1972, Capt. Rupert Morgan to Yda Richardson. Nichols—Clarke. On 29th April, 1972, Frederick Nichols to Rachel Clarke. Norman—Keen. (No date known). Norman to Geraldine Keen. Pearson—Merz. In October, 1971 Capt. R. A. F. Pearson to Charlotte Merz. Plunkett—Taylor. On 30th October, 1971, Oliver David Plunkett to Celia Taylor. Radstone—Woodward. On 4th September, 1971, David Radstone to Clare Woodward. Royal—Bailey. On llth September, 1971, Simon David Royal to Sarah Bailey. Sanderson—Tewson. On 25th September, 1971, John Sanderson to Susanna Tewson. Shattock—Stoddart. On 8th April, 1972, Shattock to Jenny Stoddart. Spriggs—Reddaway. On 15th July, 1972, Brian Spriggs to Susan Reddaway. Welchman—Fison. In spring, 1972, Welchman to Rosemary Fison. Wingate—Petty. In July, 1971, Wingate to Frances Petty. 57
Staff Purchase—Hayter.
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BIRTHS Old Girls Adam. On 14th December, 1971, to Gay (Goodman), a son. Christopher James. Allen. On 24th January, 1972, to Ann (Bunney), a daughter, Elizabeth. Barnett. On 9th June, 1971, to Elizabeth (Syms), a daughter, Rachel. Barrington-Prowse. In February, 1972, to Susan (Porter), a daughter, Melissa Kirsten. Benson. In June, 1971, to Rachel (Woods), a daughter. Burnand. On 21st April, 1972, to Juliet (Goodhart), a son. Collins. On 29th March, 1972, to Hilary (Moore), a daughter, Fiona Mary, a sister for Wendy, Susannah, Sonia, David, Christopher and Rosemary. Dalton. On 28th November, 1971, to Jane (Baynes), a fourth son, Antony Thomas Philip. Dower. On 25th June, 1971, to Frances (Baker), a son, Thomas Calverley. Fegan. On 7th January, 1972, to Daphne (Twyman), another son, Matthew John. Glass. On 19th February, 1967, to Daphne (Williams), a daughter, Elizabeth Jane; on 6th January, 1969, a son, Thomas Pryor; and on 29th October, 1971, a son, David William. Haksar. On 23rd March, 1972, to Lucy (Moir), a daughter, Sheila Kiran, a sister for Rohan and Nikhil. Harrison. In March, 1972, to Richenda (Woods), a daughter, Penelope, a sister for Michael. Hissey. On 25th May, 1972, to Penelope (Todd), a second son, Michael James, a brother for Anthony and Julia. Mitchell. In May, 1971, to Caroline (Myers), a son, Rupert. Mottram. On 26th February, 1972, to Julia (Brewin), a daughter, Emma, a sister for Camilla and Samantha. Reece. On llth April, 1970, to Rosamund (Roberts), a son, William, a brother for Rupert. Sealy. On 19th April, 1972, to Barbara (Smellie), a daughter, Janet Anne, a sister for Max. Selborne. In June, 1971, to Joanna, Countess of Selborne (James), a son. Singer. In 1971, to Sue (McCully), a daughter, Hermione, a sister for Humphrey and Charlotte. Snoxell. On 4th May, 1972, to Anne (Carter), a son, James. 58
Swinbum. In June, 1971, to Lucy (Gardner), a second son, Peter, a brother for John. Turner. On 20th April, 1972, to Jane (Compton), a second daughter, Katie. Wainman. On 16th April, 1971, to Diana (Judd), a daughter, Nicola Jane, a sister for Edward. Wheatley-Price. On 17th July, 1971, to Diana (Brocklebank), a daughter. Staff Egan. On 31st December, 1971, to Jennifer (Bui-rill) a daughter, Julia Mary. R.I.P. Forster (Barlee), Jane. On 20th February, 1972. Sands (Reade), Nora. On Easter Sunday, 1972. Sworder (O'Hara), Jill. On 17th March, 1972. Wardale, May Brancepeth. On 5th March, 1972. O.G.A. CHANGES OF ADDRESS, JULY, 1972 Addie (Hickie), Jennifer, P.O. Box 2201, Ndola, Zambia. Arden-Close, Lucy, 17 Norham Road, Oxford. Baker, Cicely, Blackdown House, Old Woking Road, Woking, Surrey. Barber, Sarah, 14 Bolton Gardens, London, S.W.5. Bark (Wright), Lois, 2 Bells Cottages, Farnham, Nr. Bishops Stortford, Herts. Barkworth (Grenfell), Julia, Ingleside, North Thoresby, Grimsby, Lines. Barrington-Prowse (Porter), Susan, Halleys, Glenalmond, Perthshire, Scotland. Benson (Woods), Rachel, 5 Stokenchurch Street, London, S.W.6. Billin (Harrison), Pauline, P.O. Box HG 374, Highlands, Salisbury, Rhodesia Birchall (Henderson), Rosalind, 4 Springs Close, Ellesborough, Aylesbury, Bucks. Brinkler (Saunders), Rosemary, 23 Spenser Avenue, Weybridge, Surrey. Briscoe, Violet, 1 North House, Cranleigh School, Cranleigh, Surrey. Brooke-Johnson (Ram), Penelope, Holly Lodge, 34 Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1AW. Brookfield (Kirkaldy-Willis), Jane, Walnut Tree Cottage, 279 Old Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 9AJ. Browne (Nicholson), Ursula, Beau Desert, Trinity, Jersey, C.I. Buckingham, Julia, Coomb Pines, Helford Passage, Nr. Falmouth, Cornwall. Burnand (Goodhart), Juliet, Easton Lodge, Easton, Winchester, Hants. Buxton (Jones), Jane, 38 Eachard Road, Cambridge, CBS OHY. Byatt (Arber), Mary, 1 Cameron Terrace, Hppeman, Nr. Elgin, Morayshire. Callagan (Butler), Anne, 14 Kingswood Road, London, S.W.19. Carter (Le Mesurier), Alice, 12 Garbrand Walk, Ewell Village, Epsom. Surrey. Cazalet (Macfadyen), Ann, 5 Lawrie Park Gardens, S.E.26. Charlesworth (Pritchard), Anne, 16 The Green, Reigate Road, Burgh Heath, Surrey. Chichester (Smith), Sally, Flat E, 47 Melbury Road, London, W.14. 59
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Clarke( Pearson), Jessica, 76 Peterborough Road, London, S.W.6. Clarke, Sarah, 28 Cannon Hill Lane, London, S.W.20. Claydon (Gibson), Christine, 41 Wessex Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, 7. Clouston (Light), Victoria, Mallories, Stanton St. John, Oxford. Collins, Susan, Burkham Lodge, Bentworth, Nr. Alton, Hants. Coney (Davy), Ruth, Stream Cottage, Sidbury, Nr. Sidrnouth, Devon. Coombs (Aylen), Margaret, St. John's Vicarage, 62 East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9AU. Corvedale (James), Viscountess Sarah, 5 The Avenue, Christ's Hospital, Horsham, Sussex. Courage (Stephenson), Dorothy, Landacre, Withypool, Minehead, Somerset. Crawley, Beth, 68 West Street, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey. Crumplin (Bunting), Elizabeth, 8 Lanark Close, Baling, London, W.5. Curzon (Orlebar), Diana, Osborne Hotel, Valetta, Malta. Dancy, Nicola, 7 Baring Crescent, Exeter, Devon. Daniel (Bartholomew), Mary, 3 Nursery Close, Sevenoaks, Kent. Davidson, Christian, Sands Court, Dodington, Chipping Sodbury, Nr. Bristol. Dawson (Carr), Caroline, c/o A.N.Z. Banking Group Ltd., 20 Grafton Street, London, W.7. Day (Jenkinson), Kathryn, 15 Fircroft Gardens, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 SPY. Dower (Baker), Frances, 16 Moorside South, Newcastle-on-Tyne 4. Draper (Pearson), Juliet, 57a Shirland Road, London, W.9. Driscoll (Finch), Caroline, Sunnyside, Salt Lane, Hydestile, Nr. Godalming, Surrey. Duguid (Duder), Dorothy, 8011 Neukeferloh, Luisenweg 15, West Germany. Edwards (Bomford), Penelope, Manor Farm House, Mapledurwell, Nr. Basingstoke, Hants. Elgood (Tate), Jacqueline, Pauntley Place, Compton Green, Redmarley, Glos. Elliott (Ward), Honor, Faygate, Liverpool Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent. Evans (Wilson), Juliet, 13a St. George's Drive, London, S.W.I. Ford (Verey), Veronica, The Vicarage, Hebden Bridge, Yorks. Foster (Remington-Wilson), Stella, Hope Springs, 34 Colchester Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex. Fowler (Willis), Christine, The Red Lodge, Abbots Leigh Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol, BS8 3PX. Fox (Porter), Caroline, c/o The Old Rectory, Theale, Berks, RG7 5AS. Giannetti (Tripp), Shan, Viale A Volta 177/9F 50131, Firenze, Italy. Gordon, Alison, 41 Sandhills, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Green (Summ), Judith, Needlewoodside, Rangemore, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs. Gresham-Cooke (Newton-Dunn), Angela, 27 Rupert House, Nevern Square, London, SW5 9PL. Haksar (Moir), Lucy, 8 Burgess Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 2BD. Harris (Lloyd), Ruth, 3 Bright's Crescent, Edinburgh EH9 2DB. Harris, Rosemary, Flat 1, 209 Ladbroke Grove, London, W.10. Harrison (Woods), Richenda, 22 Penno Parade North, Belair, South Australia 5052. Hemingway (Frost), Susan, 26 Overbrook, Godalming, Surrey. Henly (Tyler), Jean, Church Cottage, Heddington, Nr. Calne, Wilts. Hennah (Barbour), Patricia, 56 Merrilocks Road, Blundellsands, Liverpool, L23 6UZ. Hick (Turner), Valerie, 1680 Walkley Road, Apt. 516, Ottawa, Ontario, KIV. 8V3, Canada. Higginbotham, Alice, 5 High Malsis, Ghisburn, Keighley, Yorks, BD20 8DU. 60
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Hilton (Clarence), Pamela, c/o Nat. Westminster Bank Ltd., Town Hall Branch, Church Street, Hove, Sussex. Hopkins (Gurney), Pamela, Forge Cottage, Bishop Burton, Beverley, E. Yorks. Hudson (Knollys), Anne, 20 Nugent Road, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. Hudson (Russell), Susan, Manor Cottage, Fiskerton, Southwell, Notts. Irving (Schubart), Elisabeth, Cavendish Villa, Cavendish Road, Bath, Som. Ivatts (Tolson), Sarah, 12 Thistle Grove, London, S.W.10. Kellie Smith (Williams), Griselda, 50 Peterborough Road, London, SW6 3EB. Koch (Birtwistle), Susan, 10 Tunsgate Towers, Tunsgate, Northwood, Salisbury, Rhodesia. Leather, Sarah, Park House, Batheaston, Bath, Somerset. Le Fanu, Juliet, 20 West Square, London, SE11 4SN. Lloyd (Woodroffe), Susan, 495b London Road, Headington, Oxford. Longe, Rosemary, 260 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge. Longridge (Gillett), Stella, Strood Park Farmhouse, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, Sussex. Lowden (Brennan), Susan, St. Cross House, Winchester, Hants. Lowe, Peggy, Dogura, via Boroko, Territory of Papur, New Guinea. McCallum, Heather, G.P.O. Box 705, Tokyo 100 91, Japan. McDowall (Armstrong), Violet, 1/2 Kilgraston Court, Kilgraston Road, Edinburgh, EH9 2ES. McGrigor (Brain), Victoria, c/o 10A Avon Grove, Sneyd Park, Bristol 9. Macfadyen, Erica, Rua 1째 de Decembra 10, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal. Mann, Catherine, Littleworth House, Milton Lilbourne, Pewsey, Wilts. Martin (Smith), Karin, 38 Main Street, Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.A. Mayhew (Rotherham), Jill, c/o Lloyd's Bank Ltd., 85 London Road, Headington, Oxford. Mealing (Dixon), Gwendoline, 32 Stockley Lane, Calne, Wilts, SN11 OLA. Millar (Fisher), Annette, Bay Tree Cottage, Victoria Grove, London, W.8. Miller (Brooke), Honor, Laurel Hill, Main Street, Repton, Derbyshire, DE6 6FB. Miller (Pedley), Pamela, 1 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Mills (Proby), Sarah, 13 St. George's Drive, London, S.W.I. Minnitt, Joanna, "Hopkins", Sutton, Nr. Pulborough, Sussex. Mitchell (Myers), Caroline, 23 Claylands Road, London, S.W.8. Mitchell (Rew), Joan, 21 Cliston Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4LJ. Morgan (Rosedale), Stephanie, Noddswood, Ditcham, Petersfield, Hants. Morgan (Richardson), Yda, Yew Tree Cottage, Southrop, Lechlade, Glos. Morris, Anne, 17 Clarendon Court, Kew Gardens Road, Richmond, Surrey. Mottram (Brewin), Julia, Marsh Court, Eldersfield, Glos. Nasolo, Dorothy, P.O. Box 14393 (Mengo), Kampala, Uganda. Newton (Garvey), Katherine, 6 Croft Egde, Oxton, Birkenhead, Cheshire, LH3 5UD. Nichols (Clarke), Rachel, 1 Chichester Street, Chester. Nicholson, Mary, Baybury House, Bayford, Nr. Hertford, Herts. Norman, Elizabeth, The Manor House, Fakenham, Norfolk. Norman (Keen), Geraldine, Flat 5, Leaford Court, 220 Great Portland Street, London, W.I. Oram (O'Ferrall), Maeve, Ringsfield Hall, Beccles, Suffolk. 61
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Otway (Woodroffe), Jane, Corvara, Cotswold Mead, Painswick, Stroud, Glos., GL6 6XB. Pearson (Merz), Charlotte, c/o Capt. R. A. F. Pearson, 17/21st Lancers, BFPO 33. Plunkett (Taylor), Celia, Flat 5, 25 Chene Place, London, S.W.3. Poole-Warren (Inglis), Sarah, c/o Wield Manor, Alresford, Hants. Pulfer (Brooke), Margaret, c/o Mr. J. D. Pulfer, Room 329, Otto Maass Building, McGill University, Montreal 110, Quebec, Canada. Radstone (Woodward), Clare, 36 Merton Road, Harrow, Middlesex. Ritchie, Jane, Four Gables, Boston Spa, Wetherby, Yorks, LS23 6DS. Roeske (Hopkinson), Nicolette, 8021 Taufkirchen, Kreis Miinchen, Ahornring 1, West Germany. Rooke (Pile), Elizabeth, Rectory Lodge, Great Massingham, Nr. King's Lynn, Norfolk. Royal (Bailey), Sarah, The Cottage, Giddeahall, Chippenham. Salmon, Hilary, 40 Loddon Court Farm, Spencers Wood, Reading, Berks. Sanderson (Tewson), Susanna, 38 Poplar Walk, Herne Hill, London, S.E.24. Shattock (Stoddart), Jennifer, 15 Trefonwys, Bangor, Caerns, North Wales. Swain (Stopford), Catherine, Ramsay House, 36 Kelburn Parade, Wellington 1, New Zealand. Tyack (Miller), Susan, 101 Stumperlowe Hall Road, Sheffield, S10 3QT. Unwin, Mary, 22 Lander Road, Edinburgh 9. Uren (Moore), Shiren, 13 Beatrice Road, Dalkeith, Western Australia. Wallace, Ann, Edin School of Speech Therapy (Personal), 7 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh 8. Waterfall, Patricia, 1 Montague Square, London, W1H IRA. Welch (Wilson), Isabella, c/o Blacklands Farm, Calne, Wilts. Welchman (Fison), Rosemary, Flat 3, 47 Ladbroke 'Grove, London, W.ll. Wells (Gale), Marion, Prospect Cottage, Chalford Hill, Stroud, Glos. Wingate (Petty), Frances, 36 Thames Street, Windsor, Berks. Woods, Mary, Bishop's House, Hartlebury Castle, Kidderminster, Worcs. Woodward, Susan, c/o Hares' Farm, Sparepenny Lane, Great Sampford, Saffron Walden, Essex. Woolley (Masters), Frances, Woodclose, Penselwood, Wincanton, Somerset.
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STAFF Fursdon (Dickens), University College, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. Greenwood, Miss D. B., The Beeches, Castle Grounds, Devizes, Wilts. Harris (Snell), Little Goodwyns, Drury Lane, Mortimer, Nr. Reading, Berks. Jennings, Miss M. L., Myrtle Cottage, Ringmore Road, Shaldon, Nr. Teignmouth, Devon. Tredennick, Miss M., 61 Martin Lane, Bilton, Rugby, Warwicks.
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LOST MEMBERS If you know a recent address for any of the undermentioned, or the address of a relative who might know of their whereabouts, PLEASE send it to the O.G.A. Secretary. Correspondence sent to them at the addresses shown in our existing lists have been returned marked "Not Known". Balfour, Karen Ball (Maitland), Diana Brett (Crosbie), Deirdre Bridgeman (Herbert), Penelope Butler-Bowden (Pollock), Marian Chappel, Cecilia Cockerill (Tuckwell), Mary Cooke, Gladys Duffin (Pinckney), Angela Evelyn (Robertson), Violet Fleming (Griggs), Ellen Forrest, Christine Foster, Joan Gardiner, Bridget Gillingham, Violet Graham (Joscelyn), Joan Grant, Pamela Gunning, Anne Harrington-Harvard (Dillon-Trenchard), Dorothy Hicks (Bartlett), Edna Hill, Yvonne Holbrow, Monica Hore-Ruthven, Nancy Jeffreys (Marjoribanks), Joan Kaye (Lancaster), Elisabeth Laughlin, Wendy Lowries (Butler), Betty McKillop (Good), Daphne Mandeville, Ann Marks (Tanner), Lucy Marnham, Rosemary Martin (Johnson), Carole Mends (Marshall), Dawn Metherell (McRae), Sheila Mingins (Hill), Rosemary Morgan (Cobb), Cicely
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