1923 SMC Yearbook by St Margaret's College Foundation

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL, 1923 School Prefects

Irene Graham (Head) {Ruth Turner Mary Hogg

Committee Girls

Mona Hind {Molly Rankin Marian Gardner

Orderlies:-Form V.a Form V.b Form IV.a Form IV.b Form III.a Form 111.b

Betty Macdonald Olive Davidson & Alma Elson Betty Thomas Mary Hiatt Kathleen Buckland Margaret Henry

House Prefects

(Amy Dixon Monica Thacker

House Orderlies

Mona Hind {Dorothy Leete Joe Eddy

Captain of Hockey

Ruth Turner

Captain of Tennis

Molly Rankin

Captain of Netball . .

Molly Rankin

Games Committee

��=i�ee Girls { Gwen Rankin Olive Davidson Rima Fraer Betty Pritchett

Games Secretary

Irene Graham

Games Treasurer

Miss Bruce

CONTENTS Officers of the School Contents School Notes House NotesRimu House Matipo House Konini House Rata House Kowhai House Boarders' Notes Sixth Form Notes Second Form Notes First Form Notes Old Girls' Association Old Girls' Re�nion Old Girls' Notes The Bazaar School Dance Junior Party Drill Exhibition Art Room Notes Cooking Notes Sports Junior School Sports Swimming Sports GamesNet Ball Hockey Tennis Extract of Letter from Miss Ruston ContributionsYouth and Age Form V.B The Beach Tutankamen 's Tomb Sonnet on Evening Spring Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk Exchanges

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SCHOOL NOTES. Nineteen hundred and twenty-three has proved itself an auspicious year for St. Margaret's. It opened with a record roll number of over 200 pupils. The new girls are D. Leete, E. Benjamin, D. Day, E. Herrick, M. Stephens (left at end of second term), E. Wickenden, M. Andrew, U Calson, B. Gavell, A. Curragh, G Dysart, j Godfrey, R. Harper (for six months only), G Morgan, M. Mulcock, I. McVinnie, I. Horne, E. Reed, M. Somerville, E. Tingey, I. Whitte, lsabel and Davina Bate&, M. Hardy, B. Simpson, A. Walker, N Neville (since gone to Wellington), Alison Stephens (who came in place of her sister Mary), M. Charlton, N. Friedlander, P. Marshall, M. Cocks, M. Parry, B. Bayley, N. Craythorne, N. Ballinger, N. Ballan tyne, J March, D. Gerard, D. Bradley, V Lawn, D. Dickie, P Cameron-Smith, P Cocks, M. Canter, I. Macdonald, J. Williamson, Ng. Wills, N Vale, B. Tate (gone to Dunedin), M. Smail, S. Ragg, M. 'folley, Z. Rodie, D Moffatt, M. Little, M. Kibblewhite, B. Giddings, E. Giller, A. Brydges-Jones, A. Brydges-Jones, D. Chartres. Among those we lost at the end of last year, and <luring the present year, have been :-M. Coath, B. Bannehr, M. Stevenson, A. Cracroft-Wilson, F Cooper, N Marshall, K. Wilson, K. Kay, B. Bon nington, R. Boyd, C. Mulcock, G Clark, M. and B, Nancarrow, L. Craythorne, Jean Lee, I. Stewart, A. Brown, V Fountain, R. Hawken, E. Hulston, B. McLaughlan, E. Moir, D Judd, E. and M . .Armstrong, R. Glen, F. McBean, N. Upritchard, M. Craddock, L. Jones, 'f. Larsen, V Sheen, G and E. Bates, G Sarelius, H. Andrews, and E. .A.eland (both in England, returning next year). Record numbers doubtless followed upon the additions to the school, though these were not completed until the second term. The comfort which resulted from them counterbalanced the inconvenience of the continuous hammering during the first term. Now the school has an .Assembly Hall (probably the best in the South Island), anp one which will be large enough to meet the growing needs of the school for some time. Above the Hall are the Art Room, the Geography antl Senior Mathematics and Latin Room, the Staff Room and the

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Sixth Form Room. The Geography Room is the most up-to date in the school, for it is fitted with a blackboard constructed on the most modern lines, and the maps are so hung that they can be pulled up and down as required, a contrivance which economises room and the labour of moving a map stand from room to room. The old Drill Hall has been subdivided into three class rooms, occupied by Forms III.B, II.A and II.B, and I.A. The enthusiastic II.A's room is quite the show-room of the Lower School. In addition to these alterations, the school was painted outside, and the Tennis Courts were renewed and put into good condition for the new season. Already there arrive a.t 8.30 every morning tennis enthusiasts from nearly every Form, who play vigorously until the bell rings. There have been several changes in the Staff since the last Magazine was published. At the beginning of the Second Term, Sister Janetta left for England, after some years' wotk in the Lower School. She was presented by Kowhai House and the Lower School with a Kaiapoi rug The Kowhai's have :received most interesting and inspiriting letters from Sister, whose thoughts are very much with them all. Miss Ruston left at the end of last year, and is now doing chemical research work in Labuan and Sarawak. Her place was taken by Miss Saxton, who, in addition to the ordinary Science lessons in the Upper School, has classes at the Hostel for Housecraft and Cooking. One member of the cooking class won a prize for Shortbread in the competitions in connection with the bazaar Mrs. Tolley also joined the Staff at the beginning of the year, ostensibly to take the place of Miss Bowen, who was to have left for England at the end of the first term. The latter'• departure was postponed for a year, much to the deligllt of everyone, and she has continued her Literature and Divinity lessons, Mrs. Tolley taking History and superintending Form III.B. Miss H. Mulvaney Grey has taken the place of Miss Peters as Elocution Mistress. At the end of last year four girls sat for Matriculation. Of these, Mary Hogg passed, and Irene Graham, Nancy Mar shall and Freda Cooper gained partial passes. Fourteen sat for Lower Leaving, all of whom gained passes in certain subjects. Kathleen Wilson and Molly Carrington gained Dis tinction in Literature, and Molly Carrington and Marjorie Nancarrow in Art. This year seven girls are sitting for Matriculation, and two for completion. Several members of

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Form V.B are sitting for the Lower Leaving Examination. We hope to see no failures. On Easter 'l'uesday a special holiday was given in honour of the school roll having attained the number of 200. For months, and even years, girls had longed for the promised holiday, and some had begun to fear that under the pressure Of many anxieties, the matter had slipped the minds of the authorities. At the end of he first term, Mr. Bannehr, a member of the Advisory Board of the School, and the Secretary of S. Saviour's Orphanage, paid us a visit. He was the first speaker in our new Hall, on the possession of which he congratulated us, before he came to the real purport of his visit. That was not to beg money of us, but to give us some idea of the work at S. Saviour's, so that in any way we can we may help that work. During the May holidays the Church Congress was held in Christchurch, and was attended by many visiting Bishops and clergy The Sisters lent the Hostel to the Archbishop and Miss Julius for the reception of the visitors, and for a few days dignified prelates occupied the rooms which are usually occupied by less exalted ones. The address at the opening service of the second term was given by the Archbishop, who spoke of the meaning of the word ''College,'' and traced the growth of the modern College from the schools of the early Victorian times. Other priests were Canon Mutter, Canon Galway (a member of the Diocesan Education Committee), the Rev. C. E. Perry, and the Rev H. Jones. An important change in the methods of teaching, viz., the introduction of the Dalton system, marked the second term. It is too early yet to judge the success or otherwise of the system, and the necessity of certain modifications during the . prese11t term is somewhat hindering results. For a school whose sp�cial aim is to train girls to take their part in the great battle of life, be it as home daughters, teachers, nurses or clerks, the system is ideal. It teaches girls to be methodical and self-reliant, and, above all, to be thorough in what they do. Under the old method the pupil sits listening to the sound of her mistress's voice, and alas! may probably be quite unconscious of what she is saying. Now, every girl is respons ible for carrying out her· work contract, and for that reason Dalton should make a responsible being of her. A confirmation, for which the candidates had been pre pared by the Very Rev. the Dean, was held on Monday, August 20th, and nineteen of St. Margaret's girls were confirmed :-M.

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Carrington,, ·H. Cane { �. _Hoare, H. �rving, A.• .!clan�, M. Steyenson, D. Day, E.. Gill, M. Rob1nson, M. Morten, M. T. epipl�� 3¥, M. :White, :J. Smith, M. ·Hi11tt!, �- ��manille, M. _ · M. ,Har�he, ,Ch;ar.lton, A., Jo�es, �nd. M. !r{ill�en,, . , <1Pui-ing tli� last D),onth, of 'th,e Second Term a 1da:Q.oe ,1ll\'aS held,. to which: tl;le Cl;l1ist's College boy:s, ;were inv�ted.-, Thi11 was most, thoroU:ghJy e,njoyed by both girls and boys., ,L,.ter oil, the Lower School had a party, to which -visitOliEt were ,invited. This was as enjovable as the. seniorT ..dance.u , , '•1 ii(" . The a�ual.b�zaar was peld o:i;i the last day,of ,µi.e,tenn, and realised flearly £100. As it was. o,nly a� afternooq fun�tion, µiis may be co.nai<Jered �tisfactory.' , 1, , . · D1ll'ing the· present t.er• a Drill display ,was held .in the Hall on October 13, to which tbe pare11.ts were invited.· The wo,rk. of Fof11Q V,'3,wu WQrthy Qf sp._cial ni�tion, while, tp.at of the Honours Gxm, Claaa wu exeellent. Afternoon tea was provi�ed, after'wliicti: the ·-paren� inspected'the variou� addi tions t� thJ IMhool� · and · in. sdm:e · instances their daughters' I

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•' Since the I publication of tile last Magazine, three silvh cups have· becm 'pre•e'Jlted to the sehool. one by Mr. C. ·M. Saunders, .to be called '' The Saunders 'Attendance Cup," and to be riven to those who have. been '' never abaent, never late, '' for fl.ve years and over. The names of Lorna Saunclers, 7 years, Rita Ifa.wken, 5 ,:ears, have,•been engra':'ed on t,he!cup. Mrs. J.C. G11aham has given a sports cup for the 220 yards. 'Mellllni. Ashby, Bergh & Co. for tl,te Senior Hurdles. ' , , · With the assistapce of Mr. E. C. Huie •and other parents, · the school has bought a gramophone, which will.be a source, of great enjoyment during the. wet weather, when tq pas '' ' -Ha)l 1 • ,. tb be usejl for Recess' periods. , . 1 ' We ·are very grateful to parents for their assistance in these ��Y�• . .' " ; ' · , J ' 1 , On the eve of St. 'Margaret's Day, Evensong w,as sung at 'schoql at 3 'p.m. , The' alt�r, with its white hangings and'm,ny white flowers, looked very festal. Parents and Old Girls were 'in'Vited,. and quite, a numb r wer·e present. The clioir, trained by Miss Black,' .sang the anthem, "o· 'for '!-, Clo,sei;- W,alk Witp ·qo�,.'' , �ix g�rls singing the ,solo p�rts. . Tfe n��, t�oJc · �e . service and ga1ve the address. · · ·. . ·. · ' ' ' St. Ma,rg'aret 's D'ay was a holiday fO ' the spo�. ""1:rlp,h, ' ,hanks 'to the kindness pf tlie' Head Ma�ier of Chriet'• Colleje, were 'held on the College Cricket Ground in 11MJe1 't�rJt,, � delightful place for the purpose. Heat's itere off m'the mornmg, finals in th'e afternoon.• ·At the �oiMiumon·•Mrs. C. W:, Carrington presented the :ouptt to· the· mcceadul .competitol'l!I.I',. ,· �I • • I • I, •

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Amount already acknowledged Balance from Savings Bank Lines Confraternity of the Resurrection Canon Mutter .. Miss Ruston Mrs. McClelland Old Girls' Retreat Per Sister Winifred Interest from Savings Bank Miss Hardy Old Girls' Stall at Bazaar Canon Mutter

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RIMU HOUSE NOTES. '' They were great days and jolly days, In the best school of all.''

Term III., 1922.-From our House at the end of this term two girls who sat for Matriculation and Lower Leaving Exam inations respectively-Irene Graham and Mollie Carrington passecl, to the honour of both House and School. At the annual Prize Giving a great many of our girls received prizes for various subjects. We were all sorry to have to say good bye to one of our House Mistresses, Miss Cullwick, and a few girls. Term I., 1923.-This year we were all very interested to know .who would take Miss Cullwick's place, but we were not long kept in suspense, for Miss Saxton was chosen to assist Miss Bowen. The House was honoured by Irene Graham becoming the School's Head Prefect, and the arrival of a num ber of new girls :-Barbara Bailey, Mary Charlton, Alice Curragh, Grace Dysart, Betty Simpson, Marjorie Ballantyne, and several kindergarten children, who amply replaced the ones who had left. The Annual Swimming Sports were held on Friday, March 16th, Nellie Marrie and Betty Simpson being the only girls in our house to win anything. The Sports held over from last year to April 27th, provided a little more excitement for us, as.,Nellie Mar.rie won the Junior Cup.

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A new committee was elected, consisting of the following girla :-1. Graham, M. Carrington, H. Irving, 0. Davidson, F Bean, M. Robinson, M. Templeman. Term II., 1923.-'l'he most exciting event in which we were personally concerned was the Bazaar, which was held in the spacious new Drill Hall. As a rule Rimu House has had the Work Stall, but this year we had the Produce Stall. This proved a great success, owing to the strenuous efforts of Miss Bowen. Altogether we made £13/7/7½. Term m., 1923.-Nothing very exciting has happened to us this term, as it has only just begun, but we hope to show our mettle in the sports, which are arranged for November 16th; also in the tennis matches on Record Half. 'l'he latter, we are afraid, is beyond our wildest hopes, as we only have one "B" Team girl, O.D. At the end of this year Irene Graham is sit ting for Higher Leaving and Mollie Carrington for Matricula tion, and we hope they will both pass. B. T. M.T

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MATIPO HOUSE NOTES. Where is the Coward who would not die For such a Housef

Term m., 1922.-At the end of this term we all said good bye to Miss Ruston ( one of our House Mistresses) with regret. We were also very sorry in saying adieu to Mollie Stevenson and Elizabeth Lance. Term I., 1923.-This term we had many welcome additions to our House. The new Matipo Brownies were :-Elaine Wickenden, Betty Cavell, Eileen Fitzhenry, Irene Horne, Ros mond Harper, Isobel Bates, May Kibblewhite and Zona Rodie. We also have some tiny Brownies, who have been moved up from the kindergarten. These are :-Joyce Cooper, Ngaire Wills, Edythe Thom, and P. Ford. At the end of this term Helen Fox sallied off to England, but has returned again. A new committee was elected, and consisted of Marjorie Nancarrow, Ruth Turner, Mona Hind, Mabel Stafford and Marjorie Owen. The captains this term are :-Ruth Turner (hockey and tennis captain), Marjorie Nancarrow (net-ball captain). We originally intended to give an entertainment this term, but have not as yet succeeded in thinkinr out any ·

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original ideas, in spite of many lengthy discussions on the subject. Nevertheless, all you other Houses, Watch the Notice Board. On Friday, March 16th, the Swimming Sports were held. Evidently the Matipoites clo not excel in aquatic i;;ports, for there were only two who shone in any way. These were Mar jorie Nancarrow, who got two thirds, and Isobel Bates, who got two firsts, and saved our name. Our Sports were held on Friday, April 27th, and the day dawned dreary and drizzly, but Matipo House certainly seemed to liven up, in spite of the weather, and won a good many events, including the Junior House Relay Race. Term II., 1923. On Record Half-holiday the House Net ball match was played. Matipo House did not shine, alack! and we landed third from the top. In the middle of this term Rosamond Harper left our midst, and we were all very sorry at her departure, as she showed promise in swimming, running and net-ball. Everyone was very surprised to find that at the end of this term Marjorie Nancarrow had left. We were all extremely sorry. Matipo House will feel her absence keenly when net ball starts again, as she encouraged everyone in the House matches, as well as helping to win many goals in our favour by her height. '' Of all the Houses that we know, We think the best is Matipo.''

KONINI HOUSE NOTES. Term III., 1922.-For Konini House Term III. was a for tunate one, as we succeeded in winning the House Tennis Cup, much to the astonishment of everyone, for we possessed only one A Team member At the end of the term M. Rankin, the head of Konini, was presented with a games brooch for net-ball and tennis, and N. Hoare was promoted to the Honours Gym. Class, while K. Hoare received a Red Stripe. We· were very sorry to say good-bye to Mis.s Macfarlane, one of our House Mistresses, but we welcomed Miss Bruce, who filled her place. Dorothy Quill also left us to go for a trip to England, and by her letters we gather she is enjoying herself thoroughly. Term I., !1923.-This term also was full of excitement, for to begin with, in the swimming sports, the Senior Qup was won

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by M. Rankin, while another member of our House, B. Mac donald, came third; also, R. Campbell won the Junior Cup, much to our delight. In the House Relay we were represented by M. Rankin and B. Macdonald, but lost to Rata by about a yard, so we had to content ourselves with second place. The sports were held this term, havi1;1.g been postponed from the previous term. We won the Senior Relay Race, and came third in the Junior. Among the juniors 0. Clarke and M. Irwin distinguished them selves, while B. Macdonald came second in the Senior Cup. In the Avonside tournaments M. Rankin won the Handi cap Singles, and was runner-up in the Schoolgirls' Champion ship, and Adrienne Acland and her partner succeeded in win ning the Handicap Doubles. Term II., 1923.-This term was fearfully wet, and pre vented us from playing much hockey, although the net-ball thrived. Almost at the end of the term we played the House Net-ball matches. It was a drizzly, dull afternoon, but must have agreed with Konini, for we won the Shield, having beaten Rata and Kowhai. We bad no time to play the House Hockey matches, so, to our sorrow, they were left unplayed. At the Bazaar, Konini had the Flower Stall, and, although there were not many flowers out in Christchurch, some girls from the other Houses were good enough .to help us. We made lavender bags also, and collected a good deal by the sale of them. Altogether we made £8/2/6, much more than we had expected. *

RATA HOUSE NOTES. Since the Magazine last came ont, Rata House has dis tinguished itself in several ways. At the end of the winter term last year, we and Kowhai House gave a very successful dance for the Upper School. The Hall was packed with dancers, who (we hope) enjoyed them selves '' on the light fantastic toe.'' Supper was served in the Extension, which was then where the new Hall is now. During the evening a '' Treasure Hunt'' was held, the lucky finder being Betty Pritchett. \Ve were very sorry to lose Miss Hunt from the House at the end of last year. We lost several other members, including

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Nancy Marshall, Kathleen Kay, and Kathleen Wilson. We were very glad to welcome Mrs. ToUey this year, as our new House Mistress; and our new members Ursula Calson, Ivy Whitte, Eileen Tingey, Grace Morgan, Amelia Walker, Mavis Mulcock, Jeanette March, Nora Friedlander, Maudie Cocks, Isobel Macdonald, and Adeline Bridges-Jones. At the end of the First Term, Brenda Bannehr, the Head of the House, left us, for which we were all sorry. Her place has been filled by Mary Hogg. Two of our members went in for Matriculation last year, Mary Hogg passing, and Nancy Marshall gaining a Partial Pass. Three others-Gwen Rankin, Kathleen Wilson, and Leonie Craythorne-went in for Lower Leaving, and all gained Partial Passes; Nancy Marshall completed her Certificate. Sports Day, which was held at the beginning of this year instead of the end of last, proved a lucky day for the Rataites. Gwen Rankin won the Senior Challenge Cup, and also the cups for the Quarter-mile and Hundred Yards. Mar jorie Giller, after a hard struggle, carried off the Lower School Cup; and with the help of others, too, we won the House Cup for the most points. At the Swimming Sports, which were held in the First Term, we did not disgrace ourselves, as we managed to come first in the House Relay Race, and Gwen Rankin was a close second for the Senior Cup. We hope, however, to do better than this next year. We have not played any of the other Houses at Tennis yet this year, but we hope to soon. Our team consists of: G. Rankin, A. Dixon, J. Huie, and M. Hogg. In the Mixed Doubles at the Avonside Tournament this year, G Rankin and A. H. Temple (St. Andrew's were the winners. In the House Net-ball Tournament this time, we did not shine, as Konini House (the winners) knocked us out in the first round. Our team was:-G. Rankin, A. Dixon, K. Hadfield, M. White, 0. Calson, H. Nicholls, and B. Helliwell.

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We, together with the Prefects and Committee Girls, and organis.ed by Miss Bradwell, were responsible for the afternoon tea at the Bazaar, and managed to make over £11. Some Rata ites also helped Mrs. Tolley, who was in charge of the Toy Stall, on which appeared many weird and wonderful toys, including some beautiful rabbits, which, however, did not stay long! 'fhe stall did very well, so that everybody's efforts were crowned with success.

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KOWHAI HOUSE NOTES. First Term, 1923.-All members were sorry to find that Audrey Cracroft-Wilson, Freda Cooper and Mona Coath had not returned to school after the holidays. They were hard workers for the House, and we miss them. The Lower Leaving Examination results showed that Freda Cooper had completed her Certificate. ancy Hewland passed in Divinity, English and Literature, Marian Gardner in Science, both gaining high marks. The House congratu lates all three on their success. Four meeting were held cl uring the term, all being well attended. Kowhai House did not acquit itself with honour in either the Swimming or the Running Sports. In both Juniors did better than Seniors, though several eniors ran in finals of the Running Sports. We hope that both Seniors and Juniors will do much better next sports, and so uphold the honour of the House. Melva Watson won the eat Jump (under 14) in the Swimming Sports. Others came second and third in races at both sports. They must do better next time. At the end of the term we learnt that Sister Janetta wa,; leaving for England. As a parting gift Kowhai Hon e, Forms III.A and 111.B presented her with a travelling rug, which she much appreciated on the voyag-e Home. Iler loss is felt keenly by the House, for she was a most enthusiastic House M:istre. s. Since she left we have received two letters from her. The first was sent from Melbourne, the second from Randolph Gardens, Kilburn. This latter was extremely inter esting, telling of the voyag after leaving Cape Town. Second Term.-The et-ball team did not win the House Shield this year, though it fought hard. We were drawn to play first Rimu, and then Matipo. Both matches were won after bard fights by narrow margins. Then we stood up to Konini and lost by 4--2. 'fhe stalls for Kowhai House at the Bazaar were the Cake and the Surprise Packets. Our cakes and surprise packets sold so well that, at the end of the afternoon, we had made £12 in all, with which we were extremely pleased. At the end of last term Marian Gardner succeeded in earning another honour for Kowhai House. We all congratu late her on being promoted to the Honours Gymnasium Class.

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Aud�y; Cr.l!Aff'o ft-Wilaon, Fred• Coqp,er anq ·�op•, C��,�� npt re�ed to �ool after the holiday s . They w;·�re, 1',� 1 the %u�e. 'an<J �e,,iniaa tlie�, ,, or rs f I I t 1: 1\; ' . 1 'r?� r ( , e(! ho a o , e ation wtli s r�, g Jl;�•min 11 1 '.fAe � w ,- ��vµi 1 tlaat �eda Cooper had completed her Certi�cate . N.,.�e1·l �Jv.lap� passed in Divinity, English and Literature, Mahan· ar�er in itilci(?acev bofll· gaming high merb. •rJlhe, House_ e®gratu!latea all tbr�e,' on thej,r .ueceu. . ,, , •1 , 1 , Four lfneeting s were aeld dlll!ing •he ierlBt all l'leing well att�,d. , , , " ·r , : . Kttwhai' House ldid not acquit itself with honenr' :in ,either the ,Swimw,ing oi: the Running Sports.' In bo� J�ol'.I did �etteltiian' Sep.iors , though several ·s�nfors• J;',11.n in 1 ruiats. of the '.nurininlf. Sport s . We' 'hope that both Siniors and .Juniors will do much bette� •neit '$ports," and s'o u�tiold the )l(jnour of, the Hoose. ·' ,:, ' . ' . t'I ' ' l ' ,,, ,, ' ·"' ·Me1va ,'W>atson• won the Neat· Jump , '('Under'' l'.4) in '·the · Sw(mmtng Sports. · Others came $econd and' third in 'te.cea at bothJ sl)Ort&:; They must 'do·'bett'er next time, ,, 'I 1 ' I At l;he' en�' <if th e te rm we learnt that S1"et' Jlili'etta was \l'.!�ving ft>r England,' 'As a parting' gift Kd#h�il'lfw�, Forms Ill.A ilnd �U.B"' PJ:"e1eiitec;l 'he'r with ti ·•tra'ftfti1tt1 rtilt whic� she much appreciated on the< vb)'a#f/'lfolie� · 1 H� ktail ii' felt ��T�ouse ke,e�y 1-,y ·�� flolJ"�• for.. � W4" "••• M'.1�tre ss 1 .��81t-'Pq Wt t�, ll,ve., o 1 d iJ�,e:r&: from . · "' e ;&,et W,M!_�t i �� _1 ! her.. • 9, , e, �o,� from ,Ranaolp 't wu,e:rt,i;emely, inter- . t%:..\..Ga�d�,,�iJn. I � est,inF, t If ��ai!_e''1'�'?1;' · '8cond ..T.,_."""Tt.e.Nttt-b&Q.�m did �ot, wµi,the Iil�y,e $lli,eld µ,i�s ye-.r� .t�uh it �� bm'd. We were, drawn to p)ay -� 1'mµ,,.�11�1ib� �-,· Bo�. i;natclles , W«tf� won after hard fight s ·by n&r.:f>;w•.-.r�. ,Then, -e s'too� U.P t() · ' ·' ' . Konini and lost by 4-2. · , ;:,

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' ; 1nb itall� fo� �bwbai Howle' at the B�aatf �we�e th. Cake . 1a:bd'µte 3utpr.ipe Packets-: Our cakes' and surprise :eactet:11 so1.d so well '. that; at the end of' th� afternoon; "7'e;ium liiade £12 in,all,.w l th which '!e were e:i:t:r,emely plea sed:' ,·, I\ '/ :1 I , , , At the end of l�st ter,m M�r:ja:µ Garcwe, 1 ,aucce-,ded in .for Kowhai Hquse. We ·all fOngratyear,nilijf ,anot�ii: . late her on being promoted to the Honopr.j 411-Pl�� • .q�.

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There are now two members of this highly-distinguished com pany in our midst-Marian Gardner and Helen Cane. M. A. G. *

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Term I., 1923.-Returning to school after a holiday is not usually a cheerful prospect, yet the first term of a new year is different; there is the excitement of seeing one's friends after the long eventful Christmas season, the beginning of new friendships, and the settling down to fresh lessons in higher forms; but, mingled with the excitement there is more than a touch of sadness, too, at the thought of those who have left and begun their journe� through life. Wednesday, February 7th, found the boarders back once more at "71" ready to begin the new year. We all felt the loss of Miss Hunt and Miss Cullwick, both of whom had left for the North Island, and of the girls who had left also, namely, Mona Coath, Elizabeth Lance, Kathleen Kay, Rosa Boyd, Dorothy Judd, Ruth Glen and Janie Smith, who became a day-girl, but their loss was lessened by seven n·ew arrivals Mary Stephens, Alice Curragh, Ina Mc Vinnie, Eileen Read, Grace Dysart, Merle Parry and Molly Little. Nurse Hayward came to take Miss Hunt 's place, and Miss North to teach the first Form, and consequently to help keep us in order We also had Miss Bruce with us to assist in our deportment. Three new orderlies were elected-Monica '£hacker, Amy Dixon, and Mona Hind-and they bade fair to surpass all pre vious "Orderly-ites" by their strict sense of discipline, and their tidiness was terrifying to behold ! Our: picnics to Sumner began again, to which we looked forward with great glee. Sumner on Saturday is the one place and time when the elder members of our flock forget that they are ''seniors,'' and for a few hours give themselves up to the pleasures of younger days. On February 21st the seniors were taken to hear the Sistine Choir at the Choral Hall, and, although it was the second time most of us had been, we all thoroughly enjoyed it, and wanted to go again. Although we had known that Nurse was only to be with us temporarily, we were very sorry to say "Good-bye" to her on February 22nd.

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Great excitement was caused by the arrival of our new House Mistress on February 24th-Miss Wray, who came from Sydney, to the joy of at least one of the boarders. Her popu larity was established at once by her playing us a waltz! It seemed to be the season for newcomers, for a fortnight later we had two new boarders-Grace Morgan and Dorothy Leete-to join our ranks, and add to our growing family. The next thing to look forward to was the Easter exeat. Several of the senior girls went to part of the Three-Hours' Service at the Cathedral on Good Friday, and on Saturday morning we all departed to return on Tuesday evening. The Wednesday after Easter the Sisters gave a farewell party for Helen Fox, who left shortly afterwards for England. The evening consisted of games, dancing, etc., and came to an end with the singing of '' Auld Lang Syne'' and ''For She's a Jolly Good Fellow.' ' As many of us had read the book, 'The Prisoner of Zenda, '' the Seniors were taken to see the picture, which we thoroughly enjoyed, even if a few tears were shed at the end! There being no school on Anzac Day, we all went to the service in the Cathedral, and to see the procession in the afternoon. The end of the Term was now approaching, and as a result everyone was beginning to get ''that holiday feeling'' which somehow will not be subdued, and to add to our excite ment Sister had suggested that we have a party, to which our friends could be invited, so accordingly invitations were issued, and we spent a busy day on Saturday, 28th, preparing for the great event. When at last everything was in readiness we really felt that we had done a good day's work, and that the result would be fully appreciated. Soon after seven the guests began to arrive, consisting of the School Staff and Prefects and our friends. There was a surprise in store for us, too, for Mona Coath and Dorothy Judd came to spend the night with us, and it made the evening all the more jolly having old faces among us again. The entertainment included dancing and songs. Miss Wray and Miss Bruce sang a duet, which was warmly encored, and the boarders produced a song, "The Three Old Maids of Lee," Needless to add that the "three," as imper sonated by our fair ones, were most dazzling to look upon! The following Wednesday was a scene of hurry and bustle, as we all ''fell over ourselves,'' as it were, in our hurry to be packed up and off to make the best of the holiday11.

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Term II.-Owing to the wet weather the building opera tions at School were delayed, an<l we did not return until June 3rd. Three new faces appeared at breakfast the next morning. They were Mabel Stafford (who had deserted the day girls to join us), Jeanette March and Marie Hungerford. We began the term gaily, for on the following 'l'hursday we were taken to see the picture, '' Lorna Doone,'' and we fully appreciated the beauty and romance of one of England's greatest classics. Formerly, the majority of our number ha<l learnt dancing from Miss Cox, but Sister thought that it would be nice to have a dancing class of our own, so accordingly on 'l'uesday, the 12th, we were taken in hand by Miss Bruce and Miss Wray. It proved a great success, and at spare intervals during the days that followed, ardent dancing enthusiasts were seen jigging, one-stepping, fox-trotting, etc., in ambitious desires to perfect their deficient powers! Gayer and still gayer we grew, for on the 16th we went to hear Sir Harry Lauder, and came dangerously near to hav ing laughing apoplexy! About the middle of June we were very sorry to lose Miss Bruce from our midst, who left to take up her abode at Cranmer House, and we feared that our backs would miss her also, for there was no chance of their drooping while she was present! After our cheerful beginning, we had a sad relapse, for half of us developed ''flu,'' and perforce took to our beds until the last vestige of it had departed. However, no one was very bad, and after the first few days we managed to get a good deal of enjoyment out of the convalescent stage. Another day-girl came to join us-Betty Tipping-but only for a fortnight, and on August 5th still another, Betty Flint, who stayed until the end of the term. Most of the ·boarders were fortunate enough to be among those chosen to hear Jean Gerardy at his concert. Like all those who heard him play, we enjoyed it very much indeed, and many came home with the ambition to be 'cellists. (Vain hope!) A new boarder came about this time, one who caused quite a stir of interest. His name was Tobias, alias 'l'oby, a six-weeks'-old Retriever puppy, with very mischievous habits and a most dejected-looking tail He came to replace Frisky who had met with a sad death in the holidays. His pranks were the cause of many cries of '' Where is my other shoe T '' or ''I've lost one of my gloves,'' etc., and he even rose to the occasion, in later days, of drinking the Sunday cream!

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,. N4nV'W4 hall ·the great da�c� at 1scbooi to,look ••• to. 'llhe' 1 exeiumrent.,.wa& intense,.{ wqen; i:rone' after· anofitlar� ne,w frocka,arriied, of inany; and varied hu�I\. and',when.; IRlbngth, Sltturday; August Hth, dawned, such an irorlmtt,lmi4i lffUli'J ing'of "furs ancl,�r.bel9Ws" ai'ne".er·waa see� ill tM billtol-Ji, of . '.' 71" 1 bef9re ! l,s each girl �ppe,-red, arra'Jied � �dry . 'colo��. exc1'.ap:l#ltio1;18, 0f 1 '0hs" ,apd '''. �a '' Fent, �P,.�111. a �h911µs of. •happy.1 ;vwces. 'I ·, .. . ,, : i r , .. .• , .. 1\

Th·e enjoyment was not spoilt by haying tol•c,ocf'··dolwn to school. �nctuai w ,the miµute, 7.15 p.m'., tw,o t� urived to convey, iUIJ to �e, hll, ,imd it was a .very. mel'l'Y►. b'1t 1 tjred, , , .. ,,,." I• party; fbat returned,W>me,ho11r11 l�tel', · A .'f6rtni,ht arienvih.4:la �ble 'invited by tli:E! Jbmori 'to' • tile Lowet School. Party, wbNe &n enjoyable time was,epeiit. I '' 01;1 �O:Q,day:" 27tli, w� 11� me Closing l S'ervie1', �d I th'e following day'the Bazaar, for �eh' llonie of tb,e yoµnger ihem bers of o:ur family had been worliig'itteadily for 'sdnie ti#ie.:1• ',' confu�i�n,· fpj�1�i�e ' ' I ' ,Th�t �11i;,was ·•. n weftl ear).y t1ni:, i-.�x v · m the. afternoo�t . Ii. leaving . e(1 TJJ,Qugii �tff'•.' l � 11 ' ' i'I Jfrj';:r· 1�)" 8 �' ot a d had d • �p rt · ,., ·, ,, ' �\-r , � �f.1 , �ti, ,11tb.-! • ,, 1CRI�· ,, Term J;JL--111 ,wa·ead •w•tilldeea,which -greeted u ·® our�turn 'totidlool oa Septembe utJa.. Tlaare wu no Miu Wray to welcome us all; she had not been,uJe�..nwN-ow:.«1 to ,illn� .�d. .•�, � Steph�, �A her f fer, Y9WJ,g,r; iqs�ei-,_ �Jl., 9am� , to �ake h� pl��"l �.:l':! � 891'1'.Y' ,W1 ,1QAA .D(l1ss \Vrll-Yi anp ,caDJ1,ot 1�p�, �lf. �i.. 1 'Ye ajsa,h,r �d, c,>w:e to b,�,r, ,The,'los,s pf �ey,, tR,l�►c;m.� 1 <tW.:; liv�ly m�mbers, :was I ke.eIJ,lY, hteJt., Mr11. Cuu-�P,; 11 1 Wray-1 . and, at ohce 'became' popular, reli◄,�ve M188 1 1 I j � , "l ) 1 ( I 1 , • 4 ' ', • , r On t,Qe 14:st, Satur.day,,,ai.ter, � clay at •�UJanJ'l',1,wie lW'�"' t,aken to hear Moise�witcli, which, :was i&PP'l;�iated, bi aU,19{, Ufl�' · ,(i)ur ,Sa,tundays wete taken u;p ;with alternate picnic and teBDis•at school: and- we hope to 'be•able to play mate�e• 1bef-0�, • I ,,, ,,., , . · , • ' 1 t. m , r i!(�1fi long: ,, 1 · " 1 One 'Sat�Jay' w'e went; to' ib� Hills 4nd w�llted 'to'\'Vi�- , toria Park, but as luck would have it, it rained� and ,v-e attH#ij{I hdme• k>6kmg like drownea r'a�·: I,,., · ·.,,•I '.''' , A .1,' �d �µ;J� were' -'.Je Joe ,ddy; ,u;ae. l'.>9rothy :i::ieete' Orderlies. Aa� e P.90f..:�"-'ta�t[i' ; tJllei;�.',�, �r��e�t!I. ,an . d o'rcl�li,s, ,to � ,e ,iilb..l,,'lffi�i Jeft o f u s ., I I I !11 _,1, r 11! '/, , \ 11 IJ r• I ,, H , n,1 • r • :At• tthe be,innirig .of ,.Octobe.r �tf-had Miils" Harer; 'froin . Melaneeia stayillg with �s,fpt·a few. da,s· Amone•tlie �many

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interesting things which she told us of her life there was the fact that the native girls had been stringing beads for us. At the Drill Exhibition held at school, we were pleased to be able to contribute an item of our own, as six of our girls danced an Irish jig. We had two visits from Archdeacon 'l'aylor 1 who came to spend Saturday evenings with us. A jolly time was spent in games and dancing, etc.

On October 18th we were taken to the sequel of '' The Prisoner of Zenda,'' '' Rupert of Hentzau,'' and although we did not enjoy it as much as the other, it proved quite exciting.

At present the all-important project is Show exeat, but after that we must settle down again to really hard work and exams.

Then will come the sad parting at the end of term, for mapy are leaving to take their place in the great unknown future. J.E. (Rimu House). D. L. (Kowhai House). * *

SIXTH FORM NOTES. "We few, we happy few," are very few indeed. In fact, there are only five of us now, as, .to our sorrow, Brenda Bannehr left at the end of the first term. At the beginning of the year we '' dwelt among untrodden ways,'' in a little room downstairs. There we worked industriously "i' the sun,'' for a term; but when the new rooms were finished we were moved upstairs, and nothing now remains for us, but'' The memory of what has been, And never more will be."

However, we are now settled in our new surroundings, and there, '' week in, week out, from morn to night,'' we pursue our studies. Anyone entering will find us (probably) "With frowning foreheads, with lips sternly com press'd," engaged in History or such learned tasks, or else discussing matters of the gravest importance. Naturally we sometimes lose our gravity, and become full of '' jest and youth ful jollity." We have done nothing, so far, to distinguish our selves this year, not having played any matches with other forms, as there are not really enough of us. We combine with Form V.A for Drill and '' Gymnic antics,'' and with them came third in the Form Drill Competitions, which took place at the

e.mI ,o,f;1the ,irinter.• We also performedqv&rious feJlts in1 the Drill ,E�hibition,, some members distinguishing the�selv,ie11 greatly .. J The Prefec\s �nd Committee girls, wit� �ta �ous�, . managed. the tea as "Usual', atl'the , Biizaar. Neealess t9 say, 1t was 1" ou.CCe&S. . r, 'fNe still, have m�QY duties I to perform, ineludtpg �ttle b,oiling. and ftll��g · of the always-Jmpty; µ:\kwells. �owe er, we have a few privileges to make up for tl?,ese tasks, �A� �? we uspally rest content. ll I 1 r , , We haye n,ot many,;,more excitements or deeds to relate, but, gentle,readel'1 � you h•ve �ot,as'yet given us ,(01; thia) up in �espair, try. t9 gue&S ,P� wh�ch of us we s�eak ''four words have virtue-'..-thro; light '.reproaches half expreat, ,·, 't ·· ' • ''And still she governs with th11 mildest away.'' 1

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nearly put an untimely end to our caterpillar friends. How ever, the flood was discovered in time to help the survivors on to dry leaves and to safety Onions, wheat, and beans flourish apace in our room, owing to the great care of those girls who are in charge of them. Our Museum bas been growing slowly. Fossils, copper, asbestos, coins 1 shells and a sea-horse have come to stay. We are rather proud of our maps of New Zealand and Australia, modelled in paste. These decorate our walls in company with nature drawings, geography and history charts. We all love our flowers, which brighten our room each week, and enjoy trying to work out colour-schemes. Nature study walks have been few this year, and although we watched for new buds, leaves and flowers as we went along, we always seemed to find that our walk had led us to the slides, swings and see-saws in the public Gardens! At last our sixpences have been spent on some Pictures of Samoa, insects, animals and flowers, which were given for school children at the Liberty. Very interesting letters have come from some of our girls who are travelling in France and England. We all wish we could study History and Geography like that, instead of in map and book form. * * *

FIRST FORM NOTES, 1923. Our Form had a. new mistress the first term-Miss Northe. We had Quite a small class, and our Form room was in Cranmer House. Much to our surprise, at the beginning of the second term we found we had been moved to the big school. We did not like it at first, as there were so many new rules to remem ber, but we soon got used to it, and now we like our Form room very much, as it is so sunny We were very sorry when E. Alpers and E. Bates left at the end of the second term. Our Form has started a museum, and are all very interested in bringing things for it. At the beginning of the third term five girls from the kindergarten came up, and we have now twenty one in the Form, and there are no spare desks. We have a full attendance nearly every day, as the weather is so fine, and everybody is working hard for exams. J. Mc.D. (Rimu House).

• ' OLD: GIBI.8'. USOOIAT.10 · On November''3rd a• Committ:ee meetin" wa4 h�lll at th• 'sehtibl Hoetel to' nt�ke a:rrahg'enierits for· the Reb.nifut 1 ih M•y. and to fix the ' pat·e11 of �arious •events. This 1 meeting, wati' euoceeded by two µ,.ore;i on: Marci\ �lst ·,ind April lll'tb, �en, o�• t�e iatter O,\!e&&ian, it was found·:necessary ,to ®,a�ge the,, d11,tes pr�vio"Q�ly deci<ied on, ,as they c9incided with,1Ui�. O�.l · , ,. terbury; Qo\lete ,Review. i r} .. 1 ,r ,· \' 11 • 1 The 'Annual ..:Pdeetw,g wae held at the· School Hostel r on Tul'Sday,, ¥ll-Y Jfh, lH�ter p,rei,iding 9yer � fair ��te� ,nee.',. · !After the i:efl,c'ti.ng and �pnfirming of t�e minutes i>f the la,t. general ,m,e�tin� •. the,, Committee retired, according to 'the' rule ol the' �BSOCiation. · The following officer were 1elected 'dr re,,,,.')!'; ·,,,, , , ; • ··eleeted :- '11 ·1 • ..• ,,-: . ' ',. I ► ' .i ', 'Pteldc1�:� SISTER'WINIFRED'. ,' ,".',' •'I " f Y. ,, ' 1• ;i � ,. ' 1\{ -Pr�ent':'n: PINCKN I / Vi� • , � ' ' � , \; I r ' ' '. ,, I ' , ... ,I 'H, A', I I Oomml�: ., ' l . , )4. WAL�AC�, G. DUNN.A.GE,·, M. lROSS, F. 'BRIDGE'; ,l�. J:AGG*R,, M. CRAWSBAW, R. A'l'KINSQ�. 't' 11 . "� iR�.;, , ��--�:·� -�TT, 1s.Pap�� ':, t 0JPAWa,, Bon. llecrelary: L. SAUNDERS, 60 Hawfprd !

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lq;wf'r than IV.B,.: , ·.,, ., t· •. , ·1 •, · , r .. ·�, i,1 'A'nlenclment-t 'T,ha.t no tPl')111a11 W qible for member1:1hip miless she1has be� a. aclM,Jaao,il &,Kugant 's Cbllege for the minimum of two years ,aud 1 a ...._,_, 1enerally,in a• form ,,. ,,,. ,, ,,�<r,, i1:,.. notlowerthanlV1B.",'I ' It-was fu'tther decidedJbat an, ilt'l·ino:hjd atten<felf St:· M11rgaret 's' · College_ fo.r the. :requi�d ffiire,' bUJ '#lip Jraa cotn-, ple't�d 'her' educitlon at 'a'ncSther t,bardini' �ool O'llte��e Chri tchut:cli,'miglit be eligible for iti�hhip, r»,ovi�ed tliat . • ( • such pers(?n be approved of 'by the Cbl'iumttee. ·1 1 ' ,' Sister �uggesteq. th�t: a sew�g )�. helc( 4tiriti� ,1; winter term ·to work for the Old Girls' Stall at the Bazaar. Norali1Nutt agrieed,'to' talte charge of,theae weekly meetings.

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OLD GIRLS' REUNION. The first week in May, which is annually set apart for the Reunion, is now keenly looked forward to and enjoyed by all enthusiastic members of the Association.

The Reunion bega.n on Friday, May 2nd, when the Re treat was held from that evening until the following Monday morning. On Monday evening a most successful clance was given in Dixieland. It had bee11 hoped that the new School Hall would be completed in time for this function, but, as this was impossible, Dixieland proved an excellent substitute. For Tuesday, a Yankee all-day tennis tournament had been arranged to be played on the Canterbury College Courts, the authorities kindly having given permission for the use of their six courts. Unfortunately, the weather necessitated the postponement of the tournament. The Reunion concluded with the General Meeting on Tuesday evening. It is to be hoped that more Old Girls will attend this important event in future.

The Bazaar.-This year the Old Girls' Stall at the Bazaar contributed the sum of £5/10/-. 'rhanks are due to Norah Nutt and Pearl Jaggar for their hard work in connection with the weekly sewing meetings, and also to all those who helped by attending or by sending articles for the stall. Tennis.-During the year a tennis match was arranged between the Old Girls of St. Hilda 's College, and those of St. Margaret's College, the latter team winning by a total of 43 games. Afternoon tea was served in the new pavilion.

The following represented St. Hilda 's College :-J. Jamie son, R. Wood, P Norton, G. and P. Clarkson, M. and R. Vaughan, and R. Matson; while those playing for St. Mar garet's College were L. and M. Saunders, G. Jones, B. Pinckney, N. Hunt, V Nicholls and G Dunnage.

OLD GIRLS' NOTES. Marriages.

Kathleen Banks to Mr. A. II. Skinner. Norah Foster to Dr Halloram. Betsey Reeves to Mr. M. 0 'Rorke. Marjorie Menzies to Mr. Singleton. Mary Peach to Mr King.

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( B,ipg-.nu.. Muriel Wallace to Mr. C. i1. Clemens. Alice Henderson to Mr. E. ·Buckridge. Lilla Leach to Mr. L. Manst,ij. Mary Checkley to-Mr. W. H. Stewart. 1 May Rennie to Mr. C. BQqker. JQ&n Jamieson, to Mr. E. Beaven.· 1, 1 1 Jocelyn Pyne to Mr. Y. H. Robinson. . Btlibl. Joan Hutley (nee Carrin.ton) has a son. Betty Gerard (nee· Buckley) has a son. l Norah Garland (nee Tobin) has a son. , Winnie' Sykes nee ¥�nzies) has a daught(lr. Lilla � has passed her B.A., final, and also her final .for then Diploma of Journalism. She is the ,first lady·in New Zeala:d to· achieve ,this latter distinction. Gwen and �ne Dunnage are leaving for 'a"trip to Eng land early ne,xt year. Irene has passed the Canterbury College term examinations in Physfos and• Chemistry · (2). Gwen Prancil has also passed her· term examinations in''History �nd Economies. ,, j Beryl ·.Hope is studying music at Canterbury College. Ana Kemble is training at the Karitane Home. · Jl&rpret Teachemakll' a,nd Maggie Gardner are travelling in England. ' 1 · . Doring the year ...... Bum resigned froa the Committee of the Aliocriation-:owintr tCJ,Jier leaving for a·tdnt::day in the' Nortll lllalld . Her 91aoe WIii tiled 1 b1 .._ . · At'• the(l 8eJr6o1 ·of A.rt, .... �,,,.. 'XoWe � -a11111,-. Ntitl.. "INl•worlring at Mt. / St. lliehael'il Kinder· ·� tMcJii»l·•t· ·, � ·;.r, ·' · ' · - 11 . • • �arte:a. rra:t� It! 'atu�� e in Melbourne. · ' · · Ad� �- ii viaitmi :Mete.iae. Gwen laWDlley is nursing at the Napier Hospital. llarpnt Wilson (nee· Ensor) is now living at the Vicarage, Lincoln. lllabel ud :aita Ball are �eaving for England early next year. Rita is studying Home Science at the. Technieal College, and Chemistry at Canterbury College. Pera Bennett is assisting Mrs. Parr at the Cathedral Grammar Schoot , Preda Oooper and Nancy Manball are taking the Com. ,1 mercial Course at Digby 's.

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Elsie Box. is now teaching at St. Michael's Kindergarten. Moi Leslie has gone to England to study singing. Hope Purchas is in charge of the Richmond Creche Kindergarten. Marjorie Nancarrow is teaching Sheila and Michael Mac donald, Longbeach. Dorothy Quill and Margaret Ormerod have returned from England.

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THE BAZAAR. The Bazaar this year was held on 'fuesday, August 28th, in the School Hall, an<l was, as usual, a great success. Before 2.30 p.m. many parents, friends and College brothers had arrived in the Hall. Brisk business was soon begun, and kept up all the afternoon, there being little remaining on the stalls at the end of the afternoon.

Upstairs the Art Room and Form V.B Room were used by Miss Bradwell, the Prefects and Rata House. Here fruit salad and tea were served to the visitors.

In one corner of the Hall stood the Flower Stall (Konini House), in charge of Miss Isaacson and Miss Bruce. Large bowls of violets, daffodils and other spring flowers made a bright mass of colour

The Toy Stall, ably conducted by Mrs. 'l'olley and a few junior members of Rata House, was the centre of attraction for the younger buyers, and great admiration was expressed of the many and exquisitely dressed dolls on the stall. There was a very large and assorted collection of articles on the Work Stall (Matipo House), which was under the supervision of Miss Edgar and Miss Jones, and these gave ample testimony of the unfailing energy and enthusiasm of certain people during the weeks before the Bazaar. 'l'he Sweet Stall, under Miss Satchell and Miss Northe, looked very attractive, and proved to be very much so to young and old alike. They had the honour of making the highest amount. The Cake Stall, with Miss Dawe and a few members of Kowhai House, showed a very tempting array of cakes, among them being the results of the cake competition, held by Rata and Kowhai Houses, and won in the "Parents' and Friends' Class" by Mrs. Day, and in the Girls' Class by Joan Lee. In conjunction with the Cake Stall, and in charge of Kowhai House, were the Surprise Packets, which were in two divisions-one shilling and two shillings.

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zonophone, violin and piano, supplied very good music. By twenty minutes past seven nearly everyone had arrived, and punctually at 7.30 the orchestra struck up a waltz, and dancing began in earnest. Supper was at nine in IV.A and IV.B and the Art Rooms. These were decorated respectively with heliotrope, yellow and pink streamers, with violets, daffodils and japonica on the tables. The extras were played by E. Gibbs. The dance was supposed to end at 10, but everyone enjoyed it �o much that '' God Save the King'' was not played until half-past ten. Colleg.e then gave three cheers for St. Margaret's, and the happy evening came to an end. It is sjncerely hoped that this will not be the last dance, but that it will be one of many to follow. H. I. (Rimu House). *

THE JUNIOR PARTY. Toward!! the end of the second term the Junior Party was held on Saturday night, in the School Drill Hall. The girls turned out well, and by 6.45 the Hl,tll was well filled with a happy crowd of pupils and guests. The Hall was decorated with streamers; wattle, and of greenery, a:Q.d two charmingly painted programmes were on the walls. Some of the Senior girls assisted the mistresses in carrying out the programme and serving supper. There were several dances and competitions-guessing, and fitting bits of advertisements together-which proved quite exciting. Prizes were provided for the winners. Two suppers were served later in the evening in the Art Room, which was prettily decorated in House colours with crepe paper and flowers. All too soon fathers, mothers, big brothers and sisters arrived to take the girls home, and that was the end of a very happy evening. I. B. (Ill.A).

TlJE DRILL EXHIBITION. On Saturday, October 13th, our Drill Hall presented an animated scene, for we were about to give a Drill Exhibition to an audience of parents. One half of the hall was devoted to the seating of the on lookers, while the rest remained clear for the performers. On the floor in front of the parents sat the drillers in clean blouses and $,o.e,s .aw,aiting their turn with mingled feelings.

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i•, At·a, p;m. Form, ilil.B1and Ii,A took1their place■ ai the-�m1nlld. of 1Miss Bruce', .and116· children. with 1 .gra , ve face, ud straight �ge:r.a went through a series of ·well perforaied e�er ciaea, ending up with a jolly relay tace and a game. IA.ft.er aome applau,■e it w:as the turn of ill.A. They also ·drille'd ·eiteeeci� iilgly well, -.nd subsided into their places mid muelJ, apple�,·· . Later, V.A and VI. performed great many compUe•,� exercises like elock�work. (>,ie of the nioest things, howe""r/ �, 'th� proigr,mme, was a very springy little Itieh Jig l 1dan�ed 1n a 'bvely ni�mnel' .by several of the· Boarders. ,, Ti i I,, 1 I '.Afternoon tea was an important item, �d b:u, visitors we ll . tea and ''cake, which,, appear��•.ltitlr , regalell with scones, hot· lightning speed from out of th'e room at the end' of Ute Htll .. ,During tea, our new gramophone .wa11; shown off, and the music helpe� to make the 8tudience e�oy �e"8elves. After tea, V.B, as winners of the 'Cup, ga•ve a display, and then last, but not least, came the Honours Gymnastic ' Olua; yhose me�bel'a·. alternately h�g by divers pomo111 of their anatomy and tlll'lled somersaults in preoaripus potltiona . . 'J,'b.e;n ended µteir very clever dif�laf. , ,, ., i · After the drill W3' over the parents ;weni, Upilt!',irB ,$0 look at tlie many ela881'ooms, and to examine the variotiji aasi�ent car4s, wll�h ahowed the DaitoD; Srsten;i. 'At a�ut '.:�Jhey � �11t. the aftern��• . �.en� home,,� )qu�h pie� w1�h _ , 'ft ., "1-t• , . . , , '. ,ll, (J.. _J,;). • •. •* • •, I •

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COOKING NOTES. • 'Too many cooks spoil the broth.''

This year a Cooking Class has been arranged at the board ing-house, under the supervision of Miss Saxton. Things fly when we appear in our spotlessly-clean aprons, but, of course, when things do not turn out to our satisfaction, it is the fault of the oven, or it must have been bad coal. Although our kitchen is not very spacious, and it gets very hot in warm weather, we manage quite well. Ah! but you ought to see the delicacies which we can turn out, and if we wish to take home what we make we may, but if we do not wish to take it with us it is left to the mercy of the boarders, who very quickly make it disappear. The things which we like making best are those which require eating at once, but, un fortunately, we make very few of these. We made several dainties for the bazaar, which were very quickly disposed of, and quite naturally when you think of the cooks who made them. During the second term Miss Saxton took us to the Sani tarium, which we were shown over. It was very interesting to learn how different things were made, especially Granose Biscuits, and before leaving we were presented with a box of Granose biscuits, some fruit biscuits, and a small bottle of fruceria, which we appreciated very much. At the beginning of the third term we were again taken on an exploring expedition, but this time to the Compressed Yeast Company. The manager gave us a demonstration on bread making, and then he made some pikelets, which, to our great delight, we were given to eat, as we had by this time become very ravenous. We have so far been quite successful with our cooking, and we have not had any complaints of anyone feeling ill or suffering from ptomaine poisoning after partaking of our delicacies, and in time we hope to become professional cooks. The following is a hint to thrifty housewives which should be of great use in these hard times. '' On Sunday's dinner we can boast We have a leg of mutton to roast; On Monday, if the truth be told, We eat it with some pickles cold; On 'l'uesday we some slices fry; On Wednesday we make a pie; On Thursday we cut a dash,

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Junior Thread Needle-E. Fitzhenry (Matipo) and K. 'falbot (Rata) 1, K. Buckland (Kowhai) and P. Agar (Rata) 2, T. Larsen (Kowhai) and M. Watson (Kowhai) 3. Lower Thread Needle-E. Morris (Rimu) and B. Bayley (Rimu) 1, G. Clarke (Konini) and N. Craythorne (Konini) 2, G. Sarelius (Rimu) and E. \Vacher (Kowhai) 3. Senior Walking-G. Rankin (Rata) 1, D. Parson (Konini) 2, B. Nancarrow (Rata) 3 . Junior Walking-M. Stafford (Matipo) 1, I. Bates (Matipo) 2, M. Templeman (Kowhai) 3. Lower Walking-N. Craythorne (Konini) 1, M. Giller (Rata) 2, M. Irwin (Konini) 3. Slow Bicycle-0. Davidson (Rimu) 1, N. Hoare (Konini) 2, A. Jones (Kowhai) 3. Junior 8kipping-N Marrie (Rimu) 1, P. Cooper (Matipo) and M. Templeman (Kowhai) 2, Lower Skipping-�{. Giller (Rata) 1, G. Clarke (Konini) 2, V. Canavan (.Rimu) 3. Senior Potato-R. 'l'urner (Matipo) 1, N. Buckland (Kowhai) and G Rankin (Rata) 2. Junior l'otato-N. Marrie (Rimu) 1, 'l'. Larsen (Kowhai) 2, K. Buckland (Kowhai) 3. Lower Potato-G. Clarke (Konini) 1, M. Irwin (Konini) and M. Giller (Rata) 2 . Junior High Jump-P. Cooper (Matipo) 1, M. 'l'empleman (Kowhai) 2, I. Bates (Matipo) 3. Senior High Jump-M. Nancarrow (Matipo) 1, R. Harper (Matipo) 2, G. Rankin (Rata) 3. Quarter-Mile-G. Rankin (Rata) 1, B. Macdonald (Konini) 2, B. Nancarrow (Rata) 3. Senior 100 Yards-G. Rankin (Rata) 1, B. Macdonald (Konini) 2, R. Fraer (Kowhai) 3. Junior 100 Yards-P. Cooper (Matipo) 1, I. Bates (Matipo) 2, N. Marrie (Rimu) 3. Junior House Relay-Matipo 1, Kowhai 2, Konini 3. Senior House Relay-Konini 1, Rimu 2, Kowhai J. Senior Challenge Cup-G. Rankin. Junior Challenge Cup-N. Marrie. Lower Challenge Cup-M. Giller. Senior Relay CuP-Konini. Junior Relay Cup-Matipo. Senior House Challenge Cup-Rata. Junior House Challenge Cup-Konini.

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Potato Race (Senior)-A. Jones 1, G. Rankin 2, A. Elson 3. Potato Race (Junior)-!. Bates 1, G. Clarke 2, M. Stafford 3. Potato Race (Lower School)-G. Sargent 1, E. Wach.er 2, F. Cowper 3. Hurdles (Senior)-B. Macdonald l, M. Watson 2, K. Buckland 3. Old Girls' Race-F Cooper 1, G. Francis 2, I. Dunnage 3. Form Relay Race (Junior)-III.A 1, IV.B 2, II.A and II.B 3. Form Relay (Senior)-IV.B 1, V.A 2, V.B 3. House Relay Race (Junior)-Konini House 1, Rimu House 2, 'Kowhai House 3. House Relay (Senior)-Kowhai House 1, Rata House 2, Rimu House 3. Quarter-mile Race-B. Macdonald 1, G. Rankin 2, Joan Huie and Eileen Tingey (equal) 3. House Points-Senior: Kowhai House 32 points 1. Junior: Kowhai House 19 points. Lower School: Rimu House, 38 points. Championships-Senior: G Rankin, 12 points. Junior: I. Bates, 17 points. Lower School: G. Sargent, 25 points. LOWER SCHOOL. Three-Legged Race-M. Caesar and P. Upham. Potato Races-(i) M. Webb (ii) R. Caison. Bunny Jumps-(i) M. Caesar; (ii) G. Talbot. Running Races-(i) E. Thom; (ii) K. Uru. Lower School Cup-M. Caesar. *

LOWER SCHOOL SPORTS. FORM I.A, LB and KINDERGARTEN. The Junior School Sports were held in St. Margaret's School Grounds. We were very fortunate, for we spent a beautiful afternoon, and most of our mothers and fathers came to watch us. We had Junior and Senior running races, a potato race, a frog race, a three-legged race, a high jump, and we also had a long jump. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, and was handed round by the Sixth Form. After wards the sports prizes were given out. We had a silver cup for the Junior Championship, which was won by Noni Thom son. Mr. Alpers presented the prizes. At the end he made a speech, and said he had enjoyed himself very much. Y. R. (Form I.A).

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The A team, in the first round, was successful in winning all its matches except against the Girls' High School, when we were defeated by one goal. In the second round we drew with the High School, they winning the Shield by half a point. Although the B team did not win the Shield, they played well throughout the season. ''. Last year Netball Brooches were awarded to Marjorie Nancarrow and Molly Rankin. CRl'fICISM OF '11 HE TEAMS. A Team. M. Nancarrow (G. defender) has improved very much this season, and has saved many goals. Alma Elson (defence) is a keen player, and has improved. Irene Graham (centre) has played well this season. Nancy Hewland is a very quick centre attack who always plays well. Must learn to keep her place. Adrienne Acland (centre defence) leaves her opp��nt too free. Must learn to watch the ball the whole · time and · concentrate on the game. Olive Davidson (attack) is a steady player, but must move about more quickly, and so be free to receive passes from the centre. Molly Rankin (captain) plays very well indeed, and has helped to gain many victories. B Team. F. Smee is a good goal-thrower, t4ough too slow .. Com bines well with M. Carrington, who improved very much at the end of the season. N. Hoare is a good centre attack who has improved very much this season, and usually manages to get free at the right moment. Helen Irving has learnt the game very quickly.. Is a keen player, but must learn to pass more accurately. Dorothy Parson plays well sometimes. Needs to mark her opponent better, and concentrate on the game. M. Wait (captain) is rather slow, but a reliable defence. A. Dixon is good defence. Should mark her opponent more carefully. RESUL'rS OF MATCHES. A Grade-lst Round. v. High School, draw 9-9 v. Technical, won 14-8.

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Betty Macdonald (R.I.W.) is a fast player, who combines well with her forwards, but is weak in shooting goals. Marian Gardner (L.0.) must learn to combine better .w ith her forwards, and to control her movements. Marjorie White (L.I.W.) is very promising, and should, with more practice, make a good player. Ruth Turner (C.F.) is a keen, fast player, who keeps the team well together. Has done very good work this season, and improved in her passing.

TENNIS NOTES.

This season the Tennis Team has not been so successful in winning matches as it has been in former years. The match played with St. Andrew's against the Girls' High School and Boys' High School, proved very exciting, the High Schools winning by one game. At the beginning of the first term we went up to Amberley House and had a most enjoyable day On February 25th we played against St. Hilda 's Old Girls. The match resulted in a win for St. Margaret's, 50-43. A large number of girls entered for the Avonside Tourna ments. Molly Rankin was runner-up in the Championship. Adrienne Acland and Ruth Turner succeeded in winning the Handicap Doubles, and Gwen Rankin and A: N. Temple won the Combined Doubles. Molly Rankin also won the Handicap Singles. We are very grateful to Mr. Murray for his kindness 1n coaching us, and our Tennis has already begun to improve, although the team should learn to be much quicker and more alert on the court and try for every ball. CRITICISM ON THE TEAM. M. Rankin (capt.) plays a good, steady game. Her ser vice has improved this season, and she would make a really good player if she could change her forehand drive. G. Rankin has improved very much this season. · Her · ser· vice and volleying are the best points in her game. R. Turner plays a good, hard game, but is unreliable in her service. A. Acland shows much improvement. B. Macdonald has shown great improvement, especially in style. Back-hand is still weak. N. Hoare plays well sometimes. Must try to conquer her nervousness, which handicaps her game con,ideFably.-

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YOUTH AND AGE. The Lament of a V .A Girl.

When I was young I made the best of life : I used to jump and skip about the floor, I loved to slide the lofty banisters Or put a booby trap on every door. I liked to let a mouse loose in the class, Or some such little unoffending crime, To pass the time. Life was a joy to me, But oh ! the Prefects had a busy time 1 Those happy days are fled. Me miseram ! 1 now am growing old 'mid many cares ; I am ·a statelY' member of the fiftQ, And oh ! my life is full of stocks and shares Tempered by Latin verbs. I work all day, Nor ever take a moment's recreation, For I am faced with that most fearful fate The schoolgirl's torment, dread Matriculation.

FORM V.B. There is a Form at S.M.C., A jolly one called Form V.B., It works so very bard, 'tis true, That most exams. it passes through. The Form room bas a lovely view Of Cranmer Square,· and staircase, too. The sun streams in on cloudless days, Lighting the room up with his rays, And then 'tis very good to see The pleasant room, and Form V.B. Behold them all at 9 a.m. Sharpening pencil and searching pen, While others, deep within their books Scan o'er the page with eager looks. Of course, it has its faults, you know, As any Form has, high or low. At drill so well their work they'd done That now a silver cup they've ·won, And thus you see the general rule : A happy Form, a happy School.

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SONNBT ON BVZNING. Even' is come, the day departed hence, And now all creatures homeward wend their way. Flowers nod their heads, the blackbird sings his lay, A robin twitters on the garden fence. Within the wood a streamlet sings, from whence The sound of bubbling, rippling water clear,' Refreshes much and gladdens well the ear, And softly-falling dew the flowers doth drench. Now one by one the stars peep out above, The moon her nightly vigil keeps on high. Hear now the lonely cooing of a dove, Searching in vain perchance for some lost love, As, phantom-like, she flits across the sky, And silently night steals npon the earth. E. G. (Form V.B) .

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Spring has come with its joyful song To waken the flowers who have slept so long, To spread the news over meadows and lanes, And then go scattering over the plains.

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P. C. (III.B).

DON'T CRY OVBR SPILT MILK. There once was a girl, a St. Margaret's girl, And her motto used to be: ''If you've spilt the milk, just mop it up With an s-m-i-1-e." She was rather an absent-minded child, Devoid of memory, But "I won't forget next time," she'd say With an s-m-i-1-e. When mischief was on, she was always there, Acting atrociously; But she'd say she was sorry, and take the blame With an s-m-i-1-e.

ST. MARGARET 'B COLLEGE MAGAZINE

When playing a game of any kin4 They play at S.M.C., If the other won she'd say ''Well done!'' With an s-m-i-1-e. She was rather a dunce when it came to work, But she laboured industriously; And when she came bottom, she tried the more, With an s-m-i-1-e. And so, whenever the milk was spilt, She'd always a remedy, And they called het '' The little S. Margaret's girJ With an s-m-i-1-e." M. H. (Rata Houae) .

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llOBAlfGBI. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of Magazines from the following schools :St. Hilda 's. Rangi Ruru. Girls' High School. St. Peter's College, Adelaide. The Collegiate School, Hobart. The Old Palace, Croydon. Diocesan High School, Auckland. Amberley House.