1924 SMC Yearbook by St Margaret's College Foundation

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL, 1924

School Prefects

Ruth Turner (Head) Mary Hogg { Marian Gardner Mollie Rankin

Committee Girls

Betty Macdonald Gwen Rankin Monica Thacker Joe Eddy Norah Hoare Marjorie Wait Helen Irving Avis Hamilton Florence Smee Freda Bean

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

Norah Hoare Als Jones and Dora Prudhoe Diana Huie Roma Campbell Elisabeth Morris Agatha Upham

House Prefects

{ Monica Thacker (Head) Joe Eddy

House Orderlies

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Captain of Tennis

Mollie Rankin

Captain of Netball . .

Mollie Rankin

Games Committee

Alice Curragh Lucy Heney

Prefects Committee Girls Als Jones Betty Pritchett Marjorie Owen Kathleen Hoare Gwen Clarke

Games Secretary

Ruth Turner

Games Treasurer

Miss Gray

CONTENTS

Page. Officers of the School Resignation of the Archbishop School Notes Boarders' Notes Konini House Notes Kowhai House Notes Matipo House Notes Rata House Notes Rimu House Notes Bazaar Notes House Competitions Cooking Notes Swimming Sports Tennis Notes Netball Notes The Sports Form VI. Notes Form V.B Notes Form II. Notes Old Girls' Association Notes Home Truths at School Pictures at St. Margaret's Ode to a Tennis Ball The Daffodil Spring St. Margaret's My Visit to France A Visit to Wembley A Visit to Edinburgh Morning : Evening A Parody Gifts Wants Chapel Wants School Library Editor's Note Navy League Essay

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OUR FOUNDER-THE ARCHBISHOP

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No. 17.

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THE RESIGNATION OF THE ARCHBISHOP. The news of the .Archbishop's resignation, which was announced at the Diocesan Synod last month, has fallen on us like a bombshell, and it is very difficult to face the hard fact that it is true. He seems so inseparably bound up with the life of the School, and the thought of carrying on without him "makes cowards of us all." It is owing to him that St. Margaret's came into existence, as it was at his invitation that the Sisters of the Church came here to open the School. What he has been to us through the 15 years of its life, only those who have been through St. Margaret's can know. As the Dean said in Synod, no one has seen any signs of the decline of his powers-they seem to grow with his years. Whenever he comes to St. Margaret's, it is a red-letter day in the School, and the prize-givings are never-to-be forgotten occasions. He makes every girl, whether she gets a prize or not, feel happy, and his talks are an inspiration. We all hope he will have a very happy visit to England, and a well-earned r t, and that when he comes back to Christ church he will keep up his association with St. Margaret's .

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SOBOOL NOTES. The year 1924 opened with a School roll of about the same as 1923. Among the new girls were Chrissie Talbot, Phyllis and Doris Fleming, Peggy Webb, Molly Scanes, Kathleen Thomas, Ethel R�chards, Ida Hillier, Fanny Cambridge, Barbara Hay, Muriel Brown, Ruth Derrett, Gwenda Griffin ·valmai Scott, Ethel Gebbie, Gwen Skellerup, Joyce and Mar� jorie Scanes, Betty Baxter, Lorna Forbes, Kaara Trent, Lesley James, Muriel Jenkins, Mary Rutherford, and Dorothy Wills, while Mary Wacher, Shirley Wooler, Elizabeth Acland, and Daisy Armstrong have all returned to School during the year. Pauline Gumbleton, Kathleen Armstrong, Ailsa March,

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and Dor�thy Crossley came in the second term, and Dorothy 0 :Brien, Helen Harris and Constance Lean in the third te�. 1 . ' , At the beginning of the year, ow.ing to the influx of boa�d- '.' era, there was need of increased accommodation for those staying for hot dinner, 'so the Kindergarten class was removed to the big school. There are now 16 little kfuderg�rtene_ra, the, ne'\V: 'children being Margot Wallwork,. Hilary Sergeant, Ina Buchanan, Annie Hill, Ka'ria Lee, Betty Parry and Peace Lee. France- Rial uid Billie Brown came in the 'second term, and Betty ·Wanty and Marjorie Durward· in ·the •third•term. They are a b:t� happ7 little party, from whom tb:e Upper School miaht a leucm in lin,ina at Prayers, the volume of• I01Jlul from· tu Etadeq&rtentff being con aidera'blJ' tllOfe in in-oportioa '1lan tit fi-OIII �tr elaen. ;, · The uW merea1e in •v.roben hu·be• amon, the board: era, who aow DUJDber '1, �- u a renlt, Uaue it urgent need of increued. aooommodatiOll .i the ��l, and .preparations have � madl for builclinf · a lleipm,-01i,t balOCJD1 to accom DIOda� ena -aritli. Smee ·bqinnina thile aotel, the Annual Sport.a �ve taken plaoe, and the tq-of-war Jiu been won by the Boarden, who, 14 the Archbilh�p humorouq- espre'8ed it, are a credit to the care taken of them. : Th�e have been some changes in , the Staff. Madame • De Cleen-Rigg 'resigned at the end of ,last year, and her place has' been taken bi; ¥i,ss Ho:rtµ; 'who arrived 'from England ,iliortly after the beginning of t�e ftrst term. Miss North left , at the end of 'the 'ftr�t term ,, and was 'SU'Cceeded by Miss Fletcher. Miss GiJbertson joihed the Staff at the beginning of the year, and is now in charge of.'Form IIU>. A great loss to the School has been occasione,d through th� ·enforeed resig nation of Miss Bruce, owing to continued ill-health. Before leaving for Sydney, she' came to school to say "Good-bye" to everybody, and very kindly preaented UI with a Bilver cup for the House Relay Swimming r,+,ce.. Miu ,Gray has taken her place for the third term, and next year we l�k forward t() welcopling Mi$s Macfarlan on.ce more amon, 118. • I The examination result11,, which were reeeiTed early this, · year; were satisfactory. Molly Carrington, Betty Macdonald and Monica Thacker matriculated, . while Marian Gardner obtained a partial pass. In the Lower Leaving Examination, Avice Hamilton gained Honours in English, and Helen Cane jn English and Mathematics. Avice Hamilton and Helen Irving passed the full examination, while Betty Macdonald, and Molly Carrington completed theirs on Matriculation. A holiday :wu gi�n for .A.nzac-Day, which came during Easter I

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. week. Several of the day girls joined the Boarders, and went to the Requiem at St. Michael's. .At the beginning of the year it was decided that, in order to further the work being done by the respective Houses, competitions should be held each term. .At the end of the first 'term these consisted of Pianoforte Selections, judged by Miss Black; Elocution by Mrs. Merton; and Writing by Miss Baster. .At the end of the second term Miss H. Mulvany Gray judged the reading, Miss Mouldey the drawings, and Misses Candy and Bradwell the Senior and Junior Essays. .As a result of these, and the number of girls on the respective Honours Rolls, Kowhai has 15 points, and holds pride of place. Keen interest has been aroused in these competitions, but there are still a few members who forget that careless work and unruly tongues help to lower the prestige of their House. Being off the Honour Roll not only affects the delinquent, but her House as well. The Second Term was a short one, and well filled with events. Early in the term Rata House gave a Shakespearean party, for which a small charge was made, and nearly £5 was raised, which was used for the Work Stall. During the last week the same House gave a Junior party, which was much appreciated by the small children. The Bazaar took place in the middle of the term, and, as usual, was very successful, Rata setting up a record by raising £31/10/- at the Work Stall. £50 of the proceeds have been used for paying off a fraction of the debt on the school buildings. Just before the bazaar, .Adrienne .A.eland and Margaret Stevenson, who have been some years at school, left for England, where they are now at school at Bedgley Park, Gandhurst, Kent . .Among the boarders during the second term, a Company of Girl Guides was formed, under the leadership orCaptain Clayden . and Lieutenant Marshall (both old St. Margaret's girls), with whom they are doing good work. On October 18th the Guides were reviewed by Lady Jellicoe on her fare well visit to Christchurch. Owing to the wet weather, the review took place in the King Edward Barracks. .After it was over, their Excellencies, the Mayor, the Mayoress, and the leading officers of the Guides, returned to St. Margaret's for afternoon tea. Owing to the school breaking up rather earlier than usual in .August, the annual Confirmation was affected. The board ers were Confirmed on Wednesday, .August 13th, in the Chapel

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at;,71, Papap.ui,,Road, the first' time that ,it has been ued for:, ,,such . a purpose. It" seemed , very fitting that the Boarders should receive ,the, ,,Gift of Co11.firmatfon. in the place •whic plays such � ·actiy:e par� in theu: liome life at the Hostel Among those Confirmeq were Monica T�, Luo1 Heney Alison S.teph,eABI �folly Scan'es, Joan Buter, · Barbara Hay Ethel 'Richard.ii, Grace Morgan,, Ruth Derrett, and Nancy Bucld&Jld· '(a day: ·girl). On .Au,ut 28�t at St. Lute'a, the, follo1Ving day. girls were ConSrmed: Lemoe Oorlb_!e, Noeline ' Craythorne, Joyce Godfrey, Paulbae Gumbleton, loan Huie, Ire�e Horne, Mavis Muloook, Beatrioe Telford, u.d Eileen ·�Tingey. , 1

l>Ul'Ull the paat 1'e&l' t.he Jll1llioal .. portiou of tu Nrvicea in the Oh&pel at the Hoatel laaTe peatly hapJ'.OTecl. Thi1 is due to the careful tuition of tlae Jt Jon-, who kindly goes up ner, .Monday evem11.1 to 1ive tlt.e Boardera a leaa�. They owe hha a deep debt of patitude, for lllGh trahrl:nr will be of are,.t ue to the muioal in after life.

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, On October 28th • forward 1tep ill the work of the School wu made. An Intelligence Teat luting an hour and a--half · wu held, the main J)urpoee of which wu to teat the av(?r&ge intelligence of the girls according to their a,ea. Much to''the diaappoint:inent of many of the competitors, the reBUlta '1 have revealed. , , � ' T' , .. , not: bAen ) �VJ ' I · , .At t�� beginning of the yeat Bishop 1 �e1'):pthor:q.e, the r , Bishop, of the ,ire� dioc�se of ·Polynesia, came to g�v'e us an•' address� He1• tQl'd us of· 'the vast extent of that d,iocese; ,and, '' ;that there was only 0J;te Priest at work, but that,another would , ' very. shortly join him. 1J1. beginning, such wor�, there would , be'greatr need. o! money, and 1 the Bishop �oped to inte,-eat the New'Zealand'Church in his visits to the various·centres, so that that need might be met.' ,He ask�,(i us to r�ember him � his ' · diocese in out prayers. ,. , , · t Durmg" Lent 'som� ·9f the elder' girls helped in .'makin' ' garments 'for the babies at Karit&ne, fc»- which they were ve'ry grateful. ,, ·: J' �

,Early in the'S'eeond term some excellent photo,raph1 were ta.ken of the �p.ole' school, and alsQ of the · individual HOW181. A l�rge phot<;> ,of' the scho�l ,hu been framed, and now ;banp• , , H�. .l-Drill , , 1 in: the V, l . 'f. : ' . , " During · the term two picture perfol"IIUUleel have been , , giveµ in: t� Drill 'Hall, \the latter open to 'the whole echocll. educational character.. · These have'beenJ of an ' t

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Hostel, at which the Boarders and some of the day girls were present.

The Third Term, the busiest one of the year, is now half over, and the examinations are looming. We hope that the eleven girls who are sitting for Matriculation will all pass, and so add lustre to their School. C.B

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BOARDERS' NOTES. TERM I., 1924.

'' There was a sound of revelry by night,'' in a certain house in the vicinity of Papanui Road, on February 4th, and anyone within ear or eye-shot of said house would have known at once that a great event was taking place, to wit, the return of the Boarders! Not that we ever made a tremendous noise, you must understand, but on the day of our arrival The House seems to "bustle" with activity and importance. Even the brass sign-plate on the gate seems to shine with an extra brilliance, as though in welcome! On this particular night in question, The House was bustling harder than ever, as an end less stream of motor-cars and taxis ushered in new arrivals. By the time the last one had arrived our number had all but doubled that of the term before, and you may be sure that we felt e tremely elated to find that we now belonged to a family of 36! But with all the excitement I think many of us found time to pause awhile and remember those who would not be coming back to us-Mona Hind, Amy Dixon, Dorothy Leete, Gladys McClelland, Merle Parry, and Nellie Alison. In their place we welcomed Mollie Scanes, Chrissie Talbot, Ethel Richards, Ida Hillier, Fanny Cambridge, Barbara Hay, Nessie Charteris, Ruth Derrett, Muriel Brown, Betty Baxter, Muriel Jenkins, Annie Hill, while two day girls came to join our ranks-Amelia Walker and Phyllis Agar. We were very pleased to find Mrs. Clarkson still with us as house-mistress, while a pleasant surprise was awaiting us in the person of Mona Hind, who returned to us under the title of "Miss Hind," to keep a restraining hand on our turbulent Juniors! With such a large family to keep in order, it seemed as though our two Prefects, Monica Thacker and Joe Eddy, would be kept rather busy, so Lucy Heney was made an Orderly to assist in subduing the mob, and so we embarked on our journey through the term.

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Our first venture on the Saturday following our return was Corsair Bay. Sumner is usually our most frequent picnic place, but Sister thought that we ought to go somewhere extra special, to celebrate Monica passing her Matric. so accord' ingly to Corsair Bay we wended our way Taking the train to Lyttelton, we walked over the hill to the bay, and there enjoyed ourselves to the utmost, the most worthy thing of note being one of the rafts capsizing and pre cipitating a number of unfortunate girls underneath, there to fight their way out as best they could! During the following week two more new girls came to join us-Phyllis and Doris Fleming. For several days pre vious to their arrival, great speculations were made as to what the twins would be like. .As the first term is known as the '' Tennis term,'' we set to work vigorously to improve our playing, and to get a team going so that before long we might be able to play matches. On February 23rd we played our first match against .Amberley House, the result being a win for us. On the following Saturday we went still further afield to pitch our picnic camp. Mrs. March kindly invited us all down to Kairaki Beach for the day, and it was a very happy crew that set sail from Papanui Station, to be conveyed by train as far as Kaiapoi, and from thence down the '' Waimak.'' in a motor-launch to the beach. .At the end of the day we all agreed that it was the most delightful picnic we had ever had. We all felt very grateful to Mr. and Mrs. March for their kindness. Three pairs of shoulders were by half-term visibly droop ing under the worry and care of enforcing law and discipline upon a house full of unruly inmates, so another Orderly was made-Alice Curragh. On Saturday, .April 12th, we had another kind invitation, this time to Mrs. Ballantyne's Home, at Riccarton. Especially welcome to our country members was the horse-riding. Easter was now approaching, and everyone felt excited at the prospect of "Exeat." On Good Friday the elder girls went to the Three Hours' Service at the Cathedral, and on Saturday morning we all departed with our bags and baggage to make the most of a short time. Tuesday morning found us all in harness again for school, greatly refreshed by the break. Since the large addition had been made to our household, the rooming accommodation had been growing rather com pressed, so the Sisters decided to have a balcony built. Of course, we all felt that we ought to do our part towards the

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expenditure, so accordingly it was arranged to hold an after noon fete and a dance. Great preparations followed, and on Saturday, April 26th, the Drill Hall at School presented a lively scene, as the zealous Boarders flitted to and fro in their efforts to make the "Fancy Affair" (for so we named it) a success. Competitions of various descriptions were carried on in the corners of the Hall-a Sweet Stall under the super vision of Miss Northe proved an alluring attraction, while a Sister was in charge of a ''Woollen Clothes'' Stall. Afternoon tea for the visitors was served in one of the classrooms, under the care of Mrs. Clarkson, and light refreshments for the juveniles was doled out by the prefects in another room. Various items were contributed by the girls, by way of enter tainment-folk dances by the members of Miss Bruce's danc ing class, and two Scotch dances by Nessie Charteris. These were followed by the Juniors' play, "The Sleeping Beauty," and then the Seniors' play, "The Pork-Pie Hat." With this our "Fancy Affair" came to an end. We were delighted to find that our earnings amounted to £19 odd. On the following Wednesday we had our dance in the Drill Hall at School, to which our friends and relations were invited.

Altogether we made £25 odd-not very much in propor tion to th ntir co t of the balcony, but still, we felt that we ho.cl don "our bit."

nd of th t rm had now come, but one more event 'l'h wo.H y t to tak plac '-1h giving out of the House badges. 'l'h<'B bo. lg s bacl b n b gun the term before, and consisted of, firi,t or all, a R d badg , then a Blue one, and finally a ilv r 1ar, to be awarded for general house tidiness and good behaviour This term Red ones were won by Phyllis Fleming, Mollie Scanes, Ida Hillier, Alison Stephens and Barbara Hay, while Blue ones went to Alice Curragh, Eileen Reid and Evelyn Mathieson.

On Saturday morning, May 2nd, there was a general hurrying and scurrying as we made haste to catch our respec tive trains and buses, and be off for the May holidays.

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The 27th of May found us all back once more armed with smiles to begin the Winter Term, for, in the absence of sunny weather we have to have something as a substitute, and we all know that a smile goes a long way on a gloomy day! We were sorry to have lost Miss Northe at the end of the term-the little ones would miss her especially Miss Fletcher came to take her place among the Juniors. We were sorry, too, to lose Nessie Charteris, who had only been with us a term, while two more left to become day girls-Eileen Reid

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and Sylvia Ragg. We had a number of new girls in their stead -Kathleen Morgan, Peggy Webb, .Ailsa March, Joan Baxter and Joan Lee and Mavis Lee, the three latter being day girls. Nellie .Alison came back to us after a term's holiday

We began the term in merry mood, for on the first Satur day we all went to "Blue Bell in Fairy Land," a treat which was warmly appreciated by the younger ones, who "Blibbed and Blobbed" for days afterwards.

For a long time Sister wanted us to have something in the way of singing. Now and again an odd few blossomed forth in melody, but as a whole we were sadly deficient, so accordingly we began singing lessons from the Rev H. Jones, and improved greatly until we could ''hit the note straight in the eye.'' One Saturday night we were treated to an impromptu concert by the Juniors, and impromptu it certainly was. Never theless, it proved a great success, and caused much amusement when we heard breathless and excited gasps between scenes, "no, you sing now," etc. Whereupon strenuous arguments followed. The climax came when the "prima donna" lost her voice!

.Another Saturday we went to a concert in the Choral Hall, "The .Ancient Mariner," by the Royal Christchurch Musical Society, and enjoyed it very much.

We had all been very interested to hear about the Girl Guide Movement in Christchurch, and great was the excite ment when it was decided that we were to form a Company of our own. Guide enthusiasm glowed in every heart, and we set to work to prepare for our Tenderfoot 'rests. The boarders could be seen at spare intervals during the day ardently tying reef-knots and reciting promising laws.

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On Sunday evenings we had hitherto gone to St. Luke's Church or St. Mary's, but this term Canon Wilford came to take services in our Chapel. We liked the change very much. One Friday evening Mrs. Summers very kindly came up to the house to sing for us. We enjoyed it immensely, and showed our appreciation of "Waiata-Poi."

Preparations for Rata House's Fancy Dress Dance now claimed our attention, and the weekly shoppers' errands mostly consisted of buying various hues of materials destined to be the robes of future Juliets and Ophelias, Hamlets, etc. When eventually we were all arrayed in the said robes, on the night of July 25th, we were a very picturesque group.

Owing to Miss Bruce's illness, we were unable to continue our dancing with her, so we had lessons with Miss Cox.

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Most of our spare time was now occupied in working for the Bazaar, which was to be held at School. We hoped to have a stall of our own, but, unfortunately, it did not come off.

Quite a number of Boarders were to be Confirmed with the Day Girls, on August 28th, but as we were breaking up a week earlier, it was arranged for the Boarders to be Confirmed iu our Chapel at The House. On August 19th Miss Cox kindly invited the prefects and orderlies to her Christ's College break-up dance.

Towards the end of the term a new boarder arrived to take up his abode with us, Toby, who came to replace his name sake of a year ago. Toby II. proved himself a very delightful addition, and conducted himself in a most gentlemanly manner. On the last Wednesday of the term the Hon. Mrs. Rhodes came to enrol those who had passed their Tenderfoot Test in the Drill Hall at School, and we felt very proud to think that we were now fully-fledged Guides.

The end of the term was upon us, and before we knew where we were we found the badges being given out again. This time Red badges were given to May Milliken and Mabel Stafford, Blue ones to Monica '!'hacker, Joe Eddy, Lucy Heney, Barbara Hay, and Grace Dysart, while two girls had the honour of being the first to win Silver Stars-Alice Curragh and Evelyn Mathieson.

The end of this term was a very sad one for us all, for we were losing Mrs. Clarkson. It was just a year since she had come to us, and in that year she had planted a warm affection in our hearts, which made the parting of the ways very hard. On August 22nd we once more '' wended our way home wards.''

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Three weeks later the corridors of '' 71'' again echoed to the sound of many voices. Bags, etc., were deposited here and there, betokening the arrival of our large flock. In Mrs. Clarkson's place we welcomed Miss Bradshaw, also Miss Gray who came to take the place of Miss Bruce. Our family remained the same in number, for in place of the two girls who left, Nellie Alison and Phyllis Agar, two more to come to take their place-Helen Harris, a new girl, and Mary Hiatt, a day girl. Great was our joy to find the long-desired balcony begun, and we hope to be able to use it before the end of the term. Toby introduced us to his new companion, Dominic, who had arrived during the holidays.

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On the first Saturday twelve ambitious girls set out with Miss Fletcher, on a walking tour Walking to Governor's Bay, where we had lunch, we walked on to Lyttelton, and from thence on to Sumner, from where we trammed back to 'rhe House, feeling very much pleased with ourselves. Some of us went to Professor Shelley's lecture on Modern Drama at Canterbury College, and it proved more interesting than the word lecture seemed to denote. We were very sorry to hear that anon Wilford was leav ing for England. This meant the end of our s rvices in Chapel. He left his dog Tommy in our charg to b a play mate for Toby, as little Dom had died. After our first enterprising Saturday we had a series of wet ones, in which we could do nothing ex• pt mak the best of it. Perhaps we were being punished for b ing so nergetic. For some time we had been looking forward to Lady Jellicoe's inspection of the Guides, which wns to take place on the 18th October in Cranmer Square, and gr at was the dismay when a wet Saturday dawned. W had to ass mbl in the barracks for the inspection, and afterwards th ir E c llencies had afternoon tea in the School Drill Tlall, whi h look d quite imposing for the occasion. The Guido compnni s r freshed themselves in the several cla s-roomk. W w r v ry much pleased to hear that our company compar •d most favourably with the others, and-but modesty forbi<lH us to go further Another little stranger app nr d on th sc n to add to our canine family--J ove, the bro! h 'r of little Dom, and a lively trio they are, to be sure, and •o.us many anxious moments for Peter, the black cat I The Danish pianist, Mr llol nb rgh, came up to the House and gave us a Recital, which we all appreciated very much. On Saturday, November 1st, we w nt to Miss Gray's Recital at the Caledonian Hall, as some of the boarders were taking part in the 'Pied Piper " It was an xtra specially busy day, for Miss Cox's dancing break-up was in the evening. We contributed two performances to the programme-a Tango and a Gavotte. On Sunday there was a Guide Parade at St. Luke's, and great amusement was caused by the Guide way of marching, which was quite a change from our regular two-and-two ''croc.'' And now the time has come to end these chronicles. We hope that we have not bored you with our various doings,

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which, though they may seem small and uneventful at the time, in after years come back to us as memories associated with the very happiest time in our lives. J.E. (Rimu House).

KONINI HOUSE NOTES. 1924 It should be written in capitals, for it has been a brilliant year for Konini House, we-but, to start from the beginning. 'fhere are a few things left over from 1923 to mention before we chronicle this year's events. TERM

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In last year's sports they seem rather out of date, but they didn't go in last year Betty Macdonald was runner-up for the Senior Championship, which is the next best thing. The Junior Relay also fell to our lot. But the crowning achievement of that year was the winning of the House Tennis Cup. We had an excellent team (all A team girls , and we are fortunate in having the same team-with one exception-to put in this year

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The first event of importance this year was the Swimming Sports. Molly Rankin won the Senior Championship, with Betty Macdonald second, not to mention various seconds and thirds gained by other members of the House. Last, but not least, our relay team (M. Rankin and B. Macdonald) won by everal yards. At Avonside we also starred. Adrienne Acland brought redit to both House and School by winning the Singles Cham pionship. Unfortunately, this valuable member for not only our tennis team, but the netball team and sports in general, cl serted us at the end of the second term to go to England. TERM II., 1924. Each term seems to have its special event. Here it is the m tball tournament. A dashing team of Koninis, consisting of Molly Rankin, Betty Macdonald, Dorothy Parson, Norah lloar , Marjorie Wait, Margaret Williams and Diana Huie,

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carried all before it. We speak lightly of it now, but we own that it was a close go with Matipo in the first round, winning by the narrow margin of two goals. The next item on the programme was the annual Bazaar Last year we had the flowers, but this year we were quite willing to let Matipo have the honour, as it was a very bad time for them. Instead a notice at the foot of the stairs informed one that afternoon tea and fruit salad were obtain able upstairs for 9d. Several smiling damsels, superintended by Miss Isaacson, performed the duties of waitresses, while others, in charge of Mrs. Tolley, took the non-star roles behind the scenes, washing up, and filling the ever-empty cake plates. A few juniors, not troubled with shyness, pressed tickets on people who did not want them, as well as those who did, down below At the end of the day the ninepences amounted to £13. TERM

Ill., 1924.

So far nothing exciting has happened this term. The sports and various other items of importance are still in the future. Miss Bruce left us at the end of the second term. Although she had been neutral for some time, and Mrs. Tolley had taken her place, we still regarded her more or less as ours. Evidently we are losing our frivolity .in our old age, for entertainments, which used to be our speciality, have been left to the other Houses. However, it's easier to be entertained, and we have had our turn. Then there are competitions! We did well at first, but anyway, we can't win everything; we must leave something to the other Houses. Sufficient to say, we won the Honour Roll Competition, and isn't being the best-behaved House as good as anything Y

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KOWHAI HOUSE NOTES. For events and excitement 1924 has been the most event ful and exciting year in the history of Kowhai Rouse, but before writing of our doings for the year, there are certaiu

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events which were not included in the 1923 Magazine that are worthy of mention in this. TERM

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Though the results of the Athletic Sports were given, we should like to add that Kowhai House won four cups, the Senior House Relay, the Senior House Cup for most points, the Junior House Cup for most points, and the Junior 100 Yards Championship (won by Monica Templeman).

Als Jones won a place in the Tennis A team by defeating the eighth girl, Alma Elson, in two sets. The House was ex tremely pleased to have an A team member in its midst at last. The Kowhai House team did very well in coming second with 13 games in the House Tennis matches, held at the end of the term, as our first couple defeated two A team girls in t.he semi-finals.

TERM I., 1924.

The first term of this year opened with a House roll of thirty-eight, five being new girls. Another became a member . soon after, making a total of thirty-nine. At a meeting held late in February, Miss Dawe welcomed and introduced to the House as another Kowhai mistress, Miss Horth, who arrived from England soon after the term began.

The results of the Lower Leaving and Matriculation Examinations showed that three Kowhai girls had done well. In the former Avis Hamilton gained a full pass with distinc tion in English, and Helen Cane passed in four subjects, with distinction in Mathematics and English. Marian Gardner gained a Partial Pass in Matriculation.

Three Kowhai members were elected Committee girls. They were Avis Hamilton, Margaret Stevenson and Florence Smee. The House should now be a model of virtue (1) Alison Huie was the only Kowhai girl to come first in any race in the Swimming Sports. She won the Lower School Neat Dive. We, as a House, are not good at swimming, though our relay team managed to come third. We have since consoled ourselves by the House Com petitions. These, having nothing to do with outdoor life, have given us a chance to make up for our backwardness in aquatics. In the competitions held at the end of the term, the House came first with nine points. Those gaining points were : -Penny Marshall, first in English Recitation (Juniors); Beth Baker, :first in Music (Juniors); Penny Marshall, second equal in Music (Juniors); Chrissie Talbot, :first in Music (Seniors);

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Kowhai House, second in Writing (Juniors); Kowhai House, second in Honour Roll. The three meetings held during the term showed improve ment in attendance. TERM II., 1924.

We·were sorry to lose Margaret Stevenson at the end of last term, for she had a good ''Kowhai'' spirit. She has since left for England. The stalls held by Kowhai House at the Bazaar were The girls responded so well "Cakes and Surprise Packets." when asked for cakes and packets, that each stall looked a ''tempting'' sight after the efficient decorators had been at work. Every cake and packet was sold, the result being £13/16/8-½, of which £4/7/ came from the sale of packets. Kowhai House did not succeed at netball this season. House practices were held on Fridays, and were not as well attended as they might have been. The House team was drawn to play Rimu in the first round of the House Netball matches, and, sad to relate, lost 2-1. Again the competitions helped to cheer us up, for we now have fifteen points to our credit, and lead by three. The successful members were :-Als Jones, equal second in French Recitation (Seniors); Helen Cane, first in Reading (Seniors); Alison Huie, first in Drawing Juniors ; Kowhai House, second in Honour Roll. Six meetings were held during the term, and the attend ance at each was very good indeed. TERM

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As we are able to record only what has happened up to half-term, there is little to say At tennis Betty Pritchett defeated Kitty Dixon, the eighth girl in the A team, by two sets to one, so that we now have two A team girls in the House. The House hopes to have a picnic later in the term, but unless a spirit of goodness descends on certain members, and others remain virtuous, it will not be forthcoming.

M.G.

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MATIPO HOUSE NOTES. TERM Ill., 1923.

At the end of this term Monica Thacker passed her Matriculation.

TERM I,, 1924.

This term brought us several additions. These were: Kathleen Thomas, Ida Hillier, Philippa A.eland and Kata Uru. We had our Swimming Sports at the end of this term, and Eileen FitzHenry obtained three thirds. It is rather sad to state that further, Matipo failed to shine. However, on Friday, November 10, when we held our annual sports, Matipo exerted itself to the utmost, and won many events, while Isobel Bates secured for us the Junior Challenge Cup. Early this year it was decided that in the future House Competitions should consist not only of sports and drill, but also of drawing, music, dancing, etc. The Competitions this term were:-Recitation, pianoforte solo, and writing. Kath leen Thomas came first in the recitation (Portia 's speech), Edna Gill second in the pianoforte solo (Raff's "Spinning Wheel''), and Ruth Turner was highly commended for her writing. TERM II,,

1924.

The House netball matches were played, but Matipo did not manage to win the shield. A. new girl, Valmai Scott, joined us this term, and Shirley Wooler returned from Eng land. At the Bazaar Matipo House had the Flower Stall, and, although it was winter, many beautiful flowers adorned it. This time the House Competitions were:-French Recita tion, Reading, Drawing, and Essay, which latter was judged by Miss Candy (Canterbury College), while the Drawing was judged by Miss Mouldey (School of Art) Elaine Wickenden came first in the Senior Essay ('' My Ideal Home"), Ruth Turner first (equal) in the Senior Draw ing, and Shirley Wooler first in the Junior Essay ("Father Xmas"), and second in the Junior Reading selection from "David .Copperfield ').

E.G.

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RATA HOUSE NOTES. Rata House is still endeavouring, in spite of many diffi culties and some failures, to keep up its reputation. TERM 111., 1923.

At the end of the year the House Tennis Championship was held, but we were beaten by Kowhai. The following girls represented the House :-G. Rankin, A. Dixon, J Huie and M. Hogg.

M. Hogg sat for the Higher Leaving Examination in Divinity and Literature. She passed in both subjects. Several meinbers of Rata left at the end of term, and the House has missed them very much.

TERM I., 1924.

When we came back we were very sorry to lose Mrs. Tolley, who departed from our midst to join a hostile camp; in other words, she became a Konini House mistress. We were glad to welcome the following new members :-Miss Gilbertson, who took Mrs. Tolley 's place; Phyllis Fleming, Fanny Cambridge, Gwen Skellerup, Letty Hervey and Pauline Fairclough.

The Swimming Sports were held at the Municipal Baths at the end of the first half-term. The House was distinguished by E. Tingey, who won the Junior Championship; G Rankin, who came third in the Senior Championship; and other heroic swimmers who gained points in the Lower School races. Rata was second in the relay race, being represented by G. Rankin and E. Tingey Several girls from the House entered for the Avonside Tennis Tournament. G. Rankin won the Handicap Singles, and (with M. Rankin, Konini) the Handicap Doubles.

Competitions in Music, English Recitation, and Writing, were held this term, but Rata did not have its efforts crowned with success. We came second in the Junior Writing, gaining

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one point, but there our achievements began and ended, and Rata came last with one point. TERM II., 1924.

Early in the term, the House unanimously decided to give a Shakespearean Party for the Upper School. At a general meeting the following Committee was elected to arrange the supper, programme, etc.:-M. Hogg, G. Rankin, M. Lake, P Fleming, J Huie, and B. Helliwell. The admission.charge was one shilling, but Rata members and the staff received compli mentary tickets. The party took place on July 5th, and, indeed, "there was a sound of revelry by night." It was apparently a great success, and the proceeds, amounting to over £4, went to the Work Stall. After we had recovered from the effects of Shakespeare's tragedies and comedies, several meetings were held in con nection with the Bazaar. The House responded splendidly to the urgent appeals of Miss Bradwell and Miss Gilbertson for "work" of every description. The Bazaar was held on July 30th, and we made over £30. We had long ago promised a Party to the Junior members of the House, and it was held on August 19th. The Kinder garten children came from 4 to 6 p.m., ann the First and Second Forms from 6 to 8 p,m., and what with games, com petitions and supper, we hope all had a happy evening. Competitions in Reading, French Recitation, Drawing, Essays and Honour Rolls were held this term. Following are the results ,-J Huie and P Agar read for Rata, and the former came second, gaining one point in the Senior In the Senior French Recitation, M. Hogg and G Rankin were entered, the former coming first. N Friedlander and N Grant recited for the Juniors, but gained no points. Only one Rata House girl entered for the Drawing competitions. She was M. Hogg, and she came first equal in the Senior division. The essays of M. Wilson and G Morgan were sent in from the Seniors, but neither gained a place. L. James retrieved our reputation by coming second in the Junior division. The Netball Tournament caused much excitement. In +,he first round we managed to defeat Rimu House, but were knocked out ourselves by Konini, 6-1, in the next round. Th� House practices, which we had all the winter, were much appreciated by Rata members, who found it much more excit ing than playing in Forms. During the term we were joined by five new members: p Webb, P Gumbleton, D Crossley, M. Rutherford, and M.

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Crawshaw They have already become ardent supporters of the House. TERM

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So far, nothing of importance has happened to us, but soon the sports will be on us, and we hope to disport ourselves satisfactorily in them. We are also looking forward to the Tennis Tournament and more House Competitions, and are not likely to have too little excitement. Having thus spoken at great length about our various doings, we will cease, and will go on in our silent way, '' toil ing, rejoicing, sorrowing," in our endeavours to make our House a better House than it ever was before. M.H.

RIMU HOUSE NOTES, 1924. TERM I., 1924.

We were very sorry to lose Irene Graham, who was Head Prefect, as well as House Prefect, and Mollie Carrington, who has gone to Australia. This year Joe Eddy is head of the House. We had eight new girls, namely :-Doris Fleming, Mollie Scanes, Gwenda Griffin, Betty Baxter, Joyce Scanes, Lorna Forbes, Kaara Trent and Ola Knight. We had the same House Mistresses as last year, Miss Bowen and Miss Saxton, and a new committee, namely :-Joe Eddy, Lucy Heney, Helen Irving, and Freda Bean. Last year Irene Graham completed her Matriculation examination, and Mollie Carrington passed. Helen Irving gained full pass in the Lower Leaving, Joe Eddy in Literature, and Mollie Templeman gained Distinction in Art. Irene Graham also gained Distinction in Divinity in the Higher Leaving Examination, much to our delight.

We did not excel in the Senior Swimming Sports, but gained most points in the Junior, as Barbara Bayley won the Lower School Championship Cup and Betty Simpson won points in several events.

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At the end of the term we had competitions in Music, Recitation and Writing. Our talent does not predominate in music, but Helen Irving came second in Recitation and Eliza beth Morris first in Junior writing. The Competitions are most exciting, and quite a new idea, which everyone seems to like immensely. ·TERM II., 1924.

This term we had one new girl in the Junior School, namely, Jean Davidson, who we hope will prove as staunch and true to the House as Olive did. In the House Netball matches we managed to beat Kowhai, but were put out of the finals by Rata. At the School Bazaar we had, as last year, the Produce Stall. The stall looked very gay, being decorated with green crepe paper, the House colours, and was laden with vegetables, jam, dairy produce, and fruit, and at the end we found that we had made over £13. This term we did extremely well in the Competitions, with Helen Irving second in Senior French Recitation and Yvette Rigg first in Junior French Recitation and Janet Stevenson second. Gretchen Sargent was first in the Junior Reading, Mary Charlton second in Junior Art, Mollie Templeman second in Senior Art, and Joe Eddy second in the Senior Essay TERM Ill., 1924.

This term we lost one of the Juniors, Mary Charlton, but except for that there were no other changes. We were to have had a House picnic to Diamond Harbour, but on the eventful day the rain decided to come down, so it has been postponed to a future Saturday. We hope to do something to make a name for ourselves in the School Sports, especially some of the juniors, who show great promise for the future. Then, of course, there are the Competitions at the end of the term. If we fail in achieving the best Honour Roll, at least we can screw our courage to the sticking place and do our best.

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BAZAAR NOTES. On July 23rd we held our Annual School Bazaar. Classes continued as usual on that fine, bright Wednesday morning, until eleven o'clock. After that, as if by magic (so short a time it took), the School was rearranged for the afternoon

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function, and by 12.30 all was ready. Form V.b and the Art Room were used for afternoon tea. They were prettily decorated with yellow and purple respectively The Drill Hall also, under the work of many hands, appeared in festive colours. The stalls were ranged round the sides, each hung with the different House colours. Matipo had the Flower Stall, and in spite of the fact that it was winter, the stall looked very pretty, 'neath quite a variety of flowers. They were all sold very quickly, especially the violets. The Produce Stall, under the charge of Rimu House, seemed to have an unlimited supply of everything, from Granose biscuits to saveloys and sausage rolls, walnut loaves, and cream. Another stall whose goods disappeared very quickly was the Cake Stall, under the charge of Kowhai House; also those of the Sweet Stall, which showed, by the number of boxes, packets and baskets covering it, that many hands had been busy the preceding week. Rata House had a very big Work Stall this year, including many dainty garments, ornaments, handbags, covered coat hangers, shoe trees, and many other useful articles, a number of which were worked by Mrs. March, of Kaiapoi. The stall was soon cleared of all its toys and smaller articles; the larger aild more expensive were also sold before the end of the afternoon. The Bran Tub, superintended by Edna Gill, proved a great attraction. Out of its "branny" depts one could (for the small charge of sixpence) draw almost any imaginable article. This tub of surprises was so well patronised that in a very short time it was emptied of all but bran, having realised £2/15/6. The Old Girls' Stall also looked very pretty Those in charge of it were kept busy supplying purchasers with tiny boxes of pot-pourri and bath salts, which seemed to sell very well. Shoe trees, coat-hangers, and other prettily-worked things, were also sold, and the stall was cleared of almost everything by the end of the day. Konini House had charge of the Afternoon Tea, and the daintily-set tables and cool rooms drew many visitors, to say nothing of school girls, so that those in charge were kept busy the greater part of the afternoon. At 3.30 p.m. there was a Netball match, St. Margaret's v Convent, A teams, which resulted in a win for us. Many of the visitors came out to watch it. Soon after this, as the stalls were almost cleared, the visitors left. By half-past five everything was tidied up, and

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looked as it had done in the morning, ready for work the next day Indeed, it was hard to believe that between eleven and five o'clock we had had a bazaar, which realised £100/4/6.

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THE HOUSE COMPETITIONS. Splendid exhibitions of school talent were given this year in the form of House Competitiorn,. These were held in all branches of work, art and play from essays and handwriting to recitation and piano-playing. Few of us realised, till it came to the latter, what genius we possessed in our midst ! The first one of all, piano-playing, was held near the end of the first term. Each House selected its four representatives -two from the Upper School, and two from the Lower wished them luck, and hoped for the best. Miss Black, as being outside the school, was asked to judge. The performers, as was only natural, exhibited a sign of nervousness at first, but soon overcame it, and succeeded in making it a very interesting entertainment. The following were the results:Seniors-lst, Chrissie Talbot (Kowhai House). Prelude No. 15 (Chopin). 2nd, Edna Gill (Matipo House) "The Spinning Wheel'' (Raff).

ADRIENNE ACLAND. The Interschools 'l'eanis Champion.

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Juniors-lst, Beth Baker (Kowhai House). "Elves at Play" (E. Miller) 2nd, Pennie Marshall (Kowhai House) "Dream Castles.'' The Recitation Competition, which was held the same term, also proved a great success. Again four were chosen from each House, and for a large part of the morning '' Ad mirals All,'' speeches from Shakespeare, and many other poems, echoed through the Hall, and were vigorously applauded. The results were:Seniors-lst, Kathleen Thomas (Matipo House) Portia's Speech on Mercy, from '' Merchant of Venice.'' "He Fell 2nd, Helen Irving (Rimu House Among Thieves" (Newbolt) '' How Juniors-lst, Pennie Marshall (Kowhai House Like a Fawning Publican He Looks" ("Merchant of Venice") 2nd, Kitty Dixon (Konini House). (The same. The results of the Handwriting Competition were given out a little later. They were:Seniors-lst, Konini House. 2nd, Rata House. Juniors-lst, Rimu. 2nd, Kowhai House. At the end of the first term, the Houses stood in this order in points:-Kowhai 9, Konini 6, Rimu and Matipo 3, Rata 1. TERM II. The first competition to be held this term was Essay Writing. The whole school attempted this, and the four best ones in each House were sent in. They were judged by Miss Candy, and the results were:Seniors-lst, Elaine Wickenden (Matipo House) 2nd, Joe Eddy (Rimu House Juniors-lst, Shirley Wooler (Matipo House) 2nd, Leslie James (Rata House) Many people worked hard during this term for the Art Competition, with some very fine results which still adorn the Art Room, and evoke remarks of all kinds from visitors. The subjects were:(a) Object Drawing or. Landscape. (b) Design in Colour or in Line for Metal Work. (c) Scene in School Life or a Portrait.

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They were judged by Miss Mouldey, and the results were:

Seniors--lst, Ruth Turner (Matipo House) and Mary Hogg (Rata House) 2nd, Mollie Templeman (Rimu House)

Juniors--lst, Alison Huie (Kowhai House) 2nd, Mary Charlton (Rimu House) and Kitty Dixon (Konini House)

Next came the French Recitations. The audience, consist ing of the School, assumed an intelligent air, and looked, especially the Kindergarten, as if it understood all that was being said. ''Maitre Corbeau,'' the friend of most juvenile reciters, was much in evidence. Madame Rigg was asked to judge. The results were:Seniors--lst,

Mary Hogg (Rata House), Le Coeur d' Hialmar. 2nd, Helen Irving (Rimu House), L' Aubepin, and Als Jones (Kowhai House), Le Renard et le Corbeau.

Juniors-lst, Yvette Rigg (Rimu House), Le Coq et le Renard. 2nd, Janet Stevenson (Rimu House), La Goutte et l' Ocean. The last one to be held was Reading Again the School proved an interested and appreciative audience, which helped the performers a great deal. Miss Hilda Mulvany Gray judged these Competitions, and the results were:Seniors-lst, Helen Cane (Kowhai House) Extract from ''Lorna Doone.'' 2nd, Joan Huie (Rata House) Extract from "Tell England" (Raymond)

Juniors-lst, Gretchen Sargent (Rimu House), "The Frog Footman'' (''Alice in Wonder land") 2nd, Shirley Wooler (Matipo House) Extract from "David Copperfield."

The result of the term's Honour Roll was:-lst, Konini House; 2nd, Kowhai House.

Those competitions still to come are :-Dancing, Singing, Map Drawing, Knitting, Sewing and Cooking, and great is the energy being expended in preparation. At the end of the second term the House points stood as follows :-Kowhai 15, Rimu 12, Matipo 10, Konini 9, Rata 7.

J.H.

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COOKING NOTES. We are a select, but very industrious few. Wise people say ''Too many cooks spoil the broth,'' so that is really the reason why our otherwise large class is divided, one half of us having cooking till half term, the other half learning the art of housecraft. On Monday afternoons, for two hours, we cook vigorously in the Hostel kitchen. Although the kitchen is not vel'y spacious, and sometimes gets very hot, it is remarkable what we get through in so short a time. We are under the supervision of Miss Saxton, who really takes much care to make us good cooks. Indeed, we entered the kitchen for the first time with a very vague idea about the art of cooking-our heads filled with a perfect medley of ozs. and lbs. for this and that. But after being under Miss Saxton's careful guidance for a little while, we find that with great patience we may be able to cook a family dinner one day! We look very trim and businesslike in our white aprons, which envelop us from head to foot. We cook all manner of dainties. We love making biscuits and cakes, but when it comes to making suet dumplings we resign ourselves with a sigh. Sometimes we have the ponderous task of cooking the boarders' tea, and as schoolgirls' appetites are noted for their largeness, we have our time cut out to cook for so many hungry mouths. And the ''poor'' Boarders, as they think themselves, who have to eat these teas, pass very many flatter ing remarks about our cooking. For the Bazaar we made some profitable nut loaves, and, judging by the way that they disappeared, they must have been very much liked. During the Third Term Miss Saxton took us on an expedition to the Sanatarium. It was immensely interesting to see the Granose biscuits being made, but what appealed to us so much was the white kitchen, and we got an invitation to join the kitchen staff, but it must get very dull making only pies and cakes all day Two or three days after this expedition, a large parcel arrived for us, filled with granose, and coffee, especially prepared from nuts, etc. We are all hoping to win success in our cooking, for the House Competitions, but we all rather regret that no raising powder is allowed in the sponge cake. We were hoping to put a large amount of this ingredient into our cakes, and you other cooks can imagine the result!

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When our schooldays eventually end I think we shall be fully competent housekeepers, after our many lessons on how to clean windows with Bon Ami, etc., and we hope that Miss Saxton will come to see our homes. We shall have to have them very spotless, as she is very particular, but that is very essential for our housekeeping in future days.

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SWIMMING SPORTS. ' 'The torrent roared, and we did buffet it Witli lusty sinews, throwing it aalde And stemming it with hearts of controversy.''

During the first term we held our Swimming Sports at the Municipal Baths. There was a good attendance of scholars and parents. The judges were:-Miss Bowen, Miss Isaacson, Mr Breward, and the starter and organiser, Miss Bruce. Fol lowing as the results:-

Senior Events .

1 M. Rankin.

50 Yards Championship. 2 B. Macdonald 3 G Rankin

Breast Stroke, 331-3 Yards. 2 G. Rankin 1 B. Macdonald 3 M. Templeman 1 M. Rankin

1 M. Rankin

1 B. Macdonald

Style.

2 G. Rankin 3 B. Macdonald Dive. 3 G. Rankin

2 B. Macdonald

Back Race, 25 Yards. 2 M. Rankin 3 M. Templeman

Junior Events.

Junior Championship, 331-3 Yards. 1 E. Tingey 2 E. Firth 3 E. FitzHenry 1 D. Huie

Breast Stroke, 25 Yards. 2 E. Tingey 3 M. Templeman

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Neat Jump. 2 B. Simpson 3 E. FitzHenry

1 E. Tingey

Back Race. 2 B. Simpson 3 M. Parry

1 B. Simpson

Dive.

2 E. Tingey 3 E. FitzHenry

Lower School Events. 1 B. Bayley

Championship. 2 J March 3 L. Forbes

1 A. Huie

Neat Jump. 2 L. James 3 J March

1 Konini House

House Relay Race. 2 Rata House 3 Kowhai House

Senior Championship Cup-M. Rankin. Junior Championship Cup-E. Tingey Lower School Championship Cup-B. Bayley

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TENNIS NOTES, 1924. The 1923-24 tennis season has been the most successful in the records of S.M.C.

At the Avonside Tournament, Adrienne Acland won the Championship Singles, Gwen Rankin the Handicap Singles, and Mollie and Gwen Rankin the Handicap Doubles, thus win ning all possible First-grade events. The team was very sorry to lose Adrienne Acland ; Betty Pritchett has been added to the team to make up the number We were also sorry to say good-bye to Miss Bruce, who left last term on account of ill-health. Miss Gray has taken her place for this term.

The team wishes to thank Mr. Murray for his generosity in �resenting a Silver Challenge Cup for the Championship

THE M. Gardner

G. Rankii. L. Heney

NET BALL TEAM. M. Rankin

B. Macdonah.l r Hoare

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Doubles, which was won by Gwen and Mollie Rankin. Results of Matches. A Team. Won 84-40 v Rangi Ruru Won 72-51 v. Girls' High School Won 72-28 v. Amberley House v. St. Hilda's Old Girls . Won 70-25 v Cathedral Grammar School Won 33-26 S.M.C., with St. Andrew's College v Girls' and Boys' High Schools resulted in a win for S.M.C. and S.A.C. 71-58. B Team. v Girls' High School Won 59-48 Boarders. Won 53-43 v. Amberley House Criticism of the Team. G. Rankin-Her service and net play are good, but she should try and cultivate a forehand drive. R. Turner-Her service is very good. She could develop a splendid forehand drive with more steady and consistent practice. M. Rankin (capt.)-ls playing good, steady tennis. Her service is weak in comparison with the. rest of her play B. Macdonald-Her service and forehand drive have greatly improved. Her backhand is still weak. N Hoare-Has a good backhand drive, and shows im provement in steadiness and style. A. Jones-Is developing a good, free style. Her service and forehand drive are particularly good. Her backhand is still weak. M. Williams-Has improved generally, but is still erratic. B. Pritchett--Has a good service, but is still somewhat erratic. Team Criticism. The team play in general is quite a good standard, but all must realise the importance of placing in preference merely to returning the ball. M.R.

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were more entries than there have been in form�r years. They met with marked success, for they won the B Team Shield for the first time in the history of St. Margaret's. At the end of last year a games brooch was awarded to I. Graham. Criticism of Tea.Dl8, A Team. L. Heney (G.D.)-A reliable defence, but weak in passing. M. Gardner (D.)-A strong defence, but rather excitable. B. Macdonald (C.D.)-A quick and reliable player, but should mark her opponent more carefully G. Rankin (C.)-A good player, who combines well with the attacks. N Hoare-Played well sometimes, but rather slow in passing. M. Rankin (capt.)-A very quick attack, and a good goal thrower. R. Turner-Played some good games, but did not get free quickly enough. B Team. F. Cambridge-Played well at times, but rather disap pointing at others. M. Wait (capt.)-A steady and reliable defence. D. Parson-Marks her opponent well, but should learn to pass accurately. H. Irving-A good and reliable centre, but slow. U. Caison-A quick attack, but must learn to keep her place, also to catch the ball. A. Acland-A steady player; her goal throwing was very accurate. F. Smee-Played well sometimes; her goal throwing was erratic. The following are results of matches:A Team-lst Round. Won 16-11 v Technical College Lost 19-18 v Convent Lost 16-9 v Girls' High School Lost 16-12 v. West Christchurch 2nd Round. Lost 13-12 v. Technical College Lost 16-13 v. Convent Lost 6-5 v. West Christchurch Draw 9-9 v. Girls' High School

AT '.l'HE SPORTS (1) His Grace the Archbishop.

(2) Merle Parry, jumping. (H) Helen Irving, jumping. (5) B. Macdoual<l and R. Turner.

(4) The Cups.

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v Technical v .Girls' High School v West Christchurch v. Lyttelton v. Normal v Convent

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THE SPORTS. Dame Fortune could not have been kinder to us than she was on November 7th, the day on which we held our annual sports. Some anxiety was felt severlJ,l days previous to the great event, as to whether we should have sunshine or rain (the latter state being rather frequent of late!), and great was the joy when a bright and sunny day appeared upon the scene. There were a large number of parents, friends and rela tions of the girls assembled at the Christ's College Cricket Grounds, lured forth by the kindly rays of Father Sun, and, of course, the desire to see daughters, nieces, sisters, distin guish themselves in various athletic feats. The grounds were in excellent condition, and looked particularly alluring. Punctually at 2 o'clock the first event began, and the others followed wi�h "clock-like rapidity," keen competition taking place in the more strenuous races, and much amuse ment being caused by those of lighter vein. "Catch the train race" was quite a study in human nature, revealing the fact that, when sorely pressed for time, there are those who would punctiliously sit down to put on their shoes! The Boarders v Day Girls tug-o'-war· was· the cause of much barracking, the result affirming the truth of '' Early to bed and early to rise,'' although the Archbishop declared that it was beef! Afternoon tea, under the supervision of Miss Saxton, was .carried round to the visitors by the. girls, and at the end of the programme, after a speech by the Archbishop, Mrs. Croasdaile Bowep. presented the cups. The customary cheers followed, and we all felt that Miss Gray deserved the very· biggest "hooray" we were capable of giving, for she had worked untiringly to make the sports the big success they were. The following are the results:220 Yards (Cup)-Betty McDonald 1, Gwen Rankin 2, Diana Huie 3.

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100 Yards Junior (Cup)-Monica Templeman 1, Gwen Clark 2, Isabel Bates 3. 100 Yards Junior (Cup)-Monica Templeton 1, Gwen Clark 2, Isabel Bates 3. 50 Yards Lower School (Cup)-Janet Stevenson 1, F11,y Cowper 2, Betty Friberg 3. Three-legged Race, Junior-Monica Templeman and Gwen Clark 1, Janette March and Jean Ballantyne 2, Joan Lee and Mabel Stafford 3. 100 Yards Senior (Cup)-Gwen Rankin 1, Diana Huie 2, Betty McDonald 3. _ Catch the Train, Junior-Gwen Clark 1, Jean Ballantyne 2, Alison Huie and Isabel Bates (equal) 3. Sack Race (Lower School)-Fay Cowper 1, Betty Friberg 2, Joy Nicholls 3. Hurdles (Cup)-Betty McDonald 1, Marion Gardner 2, Gwen Rankin 3. Potato Race, Junior-Gwen Clark 1, Jeanette March 2, Monica Templeman 3. Potato Race, Lower School-Fay Cowper 1, Dorothy Gerard 2, Betty Friberg 3. Potato Race, Senior-Ruth Turner 1, Eileen Mulcock 2, Marjorie Wait 3. 50 Yards Junior (Cup)-Monica Templeman 1, Gwen Clark 2, Joan Lee 3. High Jump, Senior (Cup)-Helen Irving 1, Gwen Rankin 2, Diana Huie 3. High Jump, Junior (Cup)-Merle Parry 1, M. Templeman and I. Bates 2. High Jump, Lower School-Fay Cowper 1, Janet Steven son 2. Throwing the Cricket Ball, Senior-Marjorie Owen 1, Gwen Rankin 2, Mollie Scanes 3. Walk, Senior-Dorothy Parson 1, Ruth Turner 2, Gwen Rankin 3. Three-legged Race, Senior-K. Buckland and M. Gardner 1, Ruth Turner and D. Huie 2, Joe Eddy and Alice Curragh 3. Skipping Race, Junior-Gwen Clark and M. Templeman 1, N Craythorne 2. Skipping Race, Lower School-Fay Friberg 2, Mary Rutherford 3.

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PREFECTS AND COMMITTEE GIRLS. Top Row: F Bean, N Hoare, M. Wait, F Smee. Second Row: .J Erlrly, M. Thacker, G. Rankin, B. Macdonald, H. Irving, A. Hamilton. Third Row: M. Hogg, R. Tmner, M. Gardner, M. Rankin.

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Catch the Train Race, Senior-Lucy Heney 1, Edna Gill 2, R. Turner 3. Sack Race, Junior-Gwen Clark 1, Noeline Craythorne 2, Isabel Bates 3. Sack Race, Senior-Betty Pritchet 1, Edna Gill 2, Molly Rankin 3. Little Visitors' Race-M. Jones 1, T Cowper 2. 440 Yards Race-Betty McDonald 1, Gwen Rankin 2, D. Huie 3. Throwing,the Cricket Ball, Junior (Cup)-M. Parry 1, K. Hoare 2, A. Stephens 3. Junior House Relay Race-Rata House 1, Konini House 2, Matipo House 3. · Senior House Relay Race-Matipo 1, Konini 2, Rimu 3. Forms' Relay Race, Junior-III.B 1, III.A 2, II.A 3. Senior-IV.B 1, IV.A 2, VI. 3. Tug-of-war: Boarders v. Day Girls-Boarders 1. ' J.E. (Rimu House).

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FORM VI. NOTES. • • Bard is the task of justice, where distress Excites our mercy, yet demands redress.''

As the years roll by, and people who not long ago were in the Kindergarten rise to the heights of Matric. and such great achievements, our numbers increase by leaps and bounds. This year we are such a large Form that we are thought worthy of a Form Mistress-a joy unknown to the Sixth for many years. Miss Isaacson has come to live with us, and we hope that she will stay We have a busy life, what with Dalton Weeks and House matters, and our many duties, but we are, as is usually the case with the Sixth, very fond of games, and in our free moments love to be"Glad and free, And as light as air Ever leaping, ever singing." During our wanderings we come across many and varied people. Most are full of "jest and youthful jollity," but a few take life very seriously Still others have need to remem ber sometimes, that "manners maketh man" I

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We have done nothing, so far, to attract great attention, but hope to distinguish ourselves at the Sports. At the Circlos Tournament, also, we are hoping for ''something to turn up.'' Otherwise we go our usual round of Honour Rolls, inkwells, pound :rponey and kettle boiling. Occasionally we have the mild diversion of stirring our respective Houses up to the necessary pitch on subjects such as the Competitions or other serious matters.

Now, let us once more present our own portraits, that anyone interested therein may gaze"Sovereign mistress of true melancholy "

''Slumber is more sweet than toil.'' •

''Some, for renown, on scraps of learning dote,

And think they grow immortal as they quote."

''Subjects may grieve, but monarchs must redress.'' ''A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.''

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"Manners alone beam dignity on all."

''Sighed and looked unutterable things.''

''A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.'· "Shy she was, and I thought her cold."

Such are our respective characteristics, and we leave the reader to draw her own conclusions as to who's who.

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FORM V.b NOTBS. TERM I., 1924.

We began term I. with one of the best classrooms in the school, and had to live up to the very excellent reputation of the former V.b.

We thought ourselves very important being in V.b, but were soon disheartened, for whenever we did anything excit ing we had the words, ''the former V.b would not have done that'' hurled at us. We had lost several of our members, in cluding :-Marjorie White, Monica Shore, Amy Dixon, and Hilda Nicholls, at half-term, but we gained five new ones, namely, Doris Fleming, Mollie Scanes, Kathleen Thomas, Ethel Richards, and Ida Hillier We were then 23 in number, with Mary Morten as first, and Als Jones as second orderly. , At the end of this term we had Competitions in Music, Recitation

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and Writing. We did not excel in music and writing, but Kathleen Thomas came first in recitation. TERM II,,

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This term Als Jones and Dora Prudhoe were orderlies, and we lost Edna Firth and Joan Huie, who left their humble abode in V.b and climbed to greater heights in V.a Matric. Form. Miss Bruce was ill, and left us just after half-term, so we had to take ourselves for drill. It was quite exciting to give commands at first, but the novelty soon wore off. Miss Saxton took the Hygiene Class to the Karitane Home to attend some lectures. Several girls from our Form went, and enjoyed themselves greatly, while those who were left behind had a lesson in Latin prose. We had Competitions in French Recitation, Reading, Drawing and Essay Here we achieved greater honours, as Als Jones came second in French Recitation, Joan Huie second in Reading, and Mollie Templeman 2nd in Drawing. I

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This term we lost Rima Fraer and Joyce Jamieson, and at half-term have gained one new girl, Patricia Garnett, who has just arrived from England. We have a new Drill Mistress, Miss Gray, and it is quite a treat to get the commands given one, and to have new exer cises. The Science girls went to the Sanatarium one morning, and came back very elated, and bringing with them peculiar hard bis1,uits, which they had seen being made. The Sanatarium sent them samples of marmite, frucerea and Granose biscuits, but those who do not take Science do not receive any of those delicacies. The same girls are hoping to go on a visit to the Devondale Dairy, and are very enthusiastic over the prospect of a journey in one of the delivery motors. We are having the School Sports on the 7th of November, but are afraid that our Form will not give a very startling performance. The other morning very mysterious things happened. All the clocks were covered, our watches were taken, and we had· recess at 10.30 instead of 11 a.m. The mystery was explained soon enough, and it amounted to this, that we were to have a Test, not an ordinary one, but one to test our intelligence. We had little booklets given us, with all kinds of weird questions and extraordinary problems. We expect there will be some funny answers, but hope that nothing absurd will distinguish our Form.

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We have some budding authors among us who have been doing their best to rival Pope in heroic couplets, and to out11hine Dr Johnson at his club in brilliant repartee, but so far nothing has been composed which is likely to be confused with the original, but '' Hope springs eternal in the human breast.'' At the end of the term we are to have competitions in Needlework, Map-drawing, Dancing, Singing and Cake making. Everyone is working very hard, so that we hope that some of our members will make a name for V.b. M.T (Rimu House

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SECOND FORM NOTES. The first term we went for very few Nature Study walks, but those were very enjoyable. The flowers were pretty, and our room looked very nice. The second term we had some History and Geography charts made, and pretty paintings, which were put on the wall. We were all interested in the Museum, as so many new things were brought. At half-term we were very sorry to lose L. Ollivier, V Lawn and J Stevenson, who went up to III.b. Towards the end of the term we were all working hard, as the Inspector was coming to examine our work. The work he gave was much easier than we expected. The Third Term we went to the Museum to see all the Native Birds of New Zealand, and the animals of Australia. We saw the tremendous skeletons of the Moa and the models of their eggs. The bones of the Moa had been buried, and the Museum people had reconstructed them. The eggs were very large. Then we saw a Kakapo, a native parrot with a brownish yellow coat, the Kiwi, Morepork, Tui, and Native Pigeon. The Kiwi had no wings or tail, but had a long beak. Many of the other birds had pretty feathers. J.M. (Rimu House)

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ST. MARGARET'S COLLEGE OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION The Annual Meeting of the above Association was held on Thursday, May 8th, at the School Hostel. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Sister then addressed the seventeen members present. Sister stated that

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The Tenriis Tournament arranged for the following uay was held on the Canterbury College Courts, kindly lent for the occasion. About forty members attended a very successful and enjoyable afternoon. The prize-winners proved to be Elaine Buchanan and Freda Cooper. This concluded the reunion, for the idea of holding a picnic was abandoned owing to the unsuitability of the weather in May. The Bazaar.-The Old Girls' Stall, by contributing the sum of £6/10/-, was more successful than the previous year. However, we should very much like to see, not far off, a tiUJ.e when the St. Margaret's Old Girls' Stall shall acquit itself as creditably as does that of the Old Girls of their sister school St. Hilda's College. Here, also, we wish to thank all those Olcl Girls who helped in any way, either by sending articles t,> thl! stall or by personal assistance. Tennis.-A Tennis Match was played on the United Courts at the end of last year, against the Old Girls of Rangi-Ruru, resulting in a win for St. Margaret's College by a margin of thirteen games. Those playing for Rangi-Ruru were :-Misses Bloxam, Y Ferrier, G. Wright, D. Diamond, S. and M. Mac dougall, D. Beadell, and C. Holdsworth, while the St. Mar garet's Old Girls were represented by L. Saunders, B. Gould, E. Buchanan, M. Saunders, D. Quill, G. Jones, G Dunnage and M. Ross. Owing to the weather it was impossible to hold the mid-year Tennis Tournament, and for the same reason the tennis match arranged against the present girls has been abandoned on two different occasions.

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Engagements. Winnie Hobbs to S. Gibbs. Mabel Crawshaw to T Kensington. Mary Ross to L. S. Ayres. Mabel Falloon to N Verity Bessie Gardiner to E. Bates. Edith Whitcombe to E. M. Godfrey Myrtle Clark to C. S. Knight. Monica Hamilton to M. LeCren. Dorothy Sandston to E. Rickard. Margaret Teschemaker to G Grigg. Dolly Grant to C. Jones.

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Doris Checkley to K. Robertson. Constance Bethune to T. I. Lascelles. Eileen Mitchell to M. Keys. Audrey Cracroft-Wilson to G. Cotterill. Irene Dunnage to P. Cox.

Marriages. Una Freeth to L. Moss. Mary Checkley to W. M. Stewart. Sylvia Mayne to E. McLaren. Elphie Mayne to Rev. C. E. N. Smith. Edith Tisdall to H. A. B. Brabant. Sibyl Johnson to G. G. Rich. Rita Redpath to P. Jackson. Ethel Gough to W Owen. Rangi Fraer to W Gibson. Joan Jamieson to E. Beaven. May Knight to G D. Gillanders. Births. Norah Garland (nee Tobin) has a son. Margaret Wilson (nee Ensor) has a son. During the year many Old Girls have either gone on a visit to the Old Country or returned from there. Amongst these are Gwen and Irene Dunnage, who are expected back next February Irene will probably continue her medical course at Dunedin, having passed her Second Year's Medical Examinations at Canterbury College. Mabel and Rita Hall have been touring the Continent, visiting the Riviera, Italy and Switzerland. Their plans include a tour of Scotland and Canada, Los Angeles being their chief headquarters while in the United States. Dorothy Sandston has returned from a seven months' trip to England. Maggie Gardner is also back after an extended trip round the world. Maureen Raymond has also returned after several years' absence from New Zealand. Judith Mathias, who has been studying music in England, has lately passed her Final, and intends returning very shortly Mona Blanch is now a fully qualified doctor. In her final examination she secured Honours, gaining eighth place out of 32 entrants. During the year "Bluebell in Fairyland" was staged at the Theatre Royal in aid of "Charities Unlimited." The play was produced by Ngaio Marsh, and several of those perform ing were Old Girls, amongst whom were Audrey Cracroft-

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Wilson, who took the leading role; also Dorothy Quill, Nancy Marshall, Rosie Atkinson, Mollie Stevenson and Kathleen Wilson. The nursing career is becoming increasingly popular amongst the Old Girls. Mary Vincent is nursing at the Christ church Hospital; Winnie Cullwick is at the Napier Hospital; Joan Hamilton, Barbara Cox and Grace Ironside are training at Karitane; while Ailsa Kemble has completed her course there. Gwen Francis, Bella Head and Sadie Ruddock are attend ing the Normal Training College. At the School of Art, Beryl Bonnington is taking the Art course, and Audrey Cracroft Wilson is continuing her classes there. At Canterbury College Doris Crespin is studying journal ism, Rose Reynolds is taking French, and Vera Davidson music lectures. Gwen Owen is teaching at Miss Webb's Kindergarten. Nancy Marshall is in William Wood & Co.'s office. Irene Graham is in the National Bank, and Freda Cooper is at the Union Steamship Co. To Norah Garland we extend our deepest sympathy in the recent loss of her husband. Lucy Hogg is at Clough Hall, Newnham (Cambridge), reading for Honours in History L.S.

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HOME TRUTHS AT SCHOOL. Form VI.'' The wicked cease from troubling there, And the weary be at rest.'' Form V.a'' There's a dignity in labour Truer than e'er pomp arrayed.'' Form V.b'' The form, the form alone is eloquent! A nobler yearning never broke her rest Than but to dance and sing, be gaily drest, And win all eyes with all accomplishment.'' Form IV.a'' The aim, if reached or not, makes great the life; Try to be Shakespeare, leave the rest to fate. '

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Form IV.b-

'' That very thing so many Christians want-Humility.''

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'' Empty vessels make the most sound.''

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' 'Ambition is the growth of every clime.''

Form II." Innocence and youth should ever be unsuspicious." Form I.'' Infantine Art, divinely Artless.''

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PICTURES AT ST MARGARET'S. We have, in the School, a good many pictures, most of which are large photographs of beautiful and historical build ings. They hang in the corridors and classrooms, but as many people who pass them so often are yet very vague as to what some of them stand for, we give here a short description of the chief ones.

Westminster Abbey is, of course, among our pictures; indeed, there are two fine photographs of it, showing the two great square west towers, and the enormous size of the whole. On looking at these, we cannot help thinking of all the wonder ful scenes which have been enacted within, of all the Kings who have been crowned there, and of all the great men whose memorials will live there for ever. We have two other views in London-one of the Thames, with the Tower and the old Roman Wall in the background, and another of the Houses of Parliament, seen across the river, with "Big Ben" rising in the distance. We are very rich in Cathedrals, having pictures of those of Canterbury, with its great square tower; Peter borough; two of Lichfield, the whole facade of which is covered with beautifully-carved statues; and a near and dis tant view of Exeter Cathedral, showing the ancient carved figures on the western wall. Another photograph is of the pulpit of Niccolo Pisano in the Cathedral at Sienna. The carving is very wonderful, four great lions supporting the pulpit, which is of grand design.

In V.b .Form Room there is a photograph of the Forum at Rome, where the ruins of buildings which were famous long ago, still stand. Again, there is the Triumphal Arch of

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Septimus Severns, and in the Main Hall, the Appian Way, showing the remains of the well-known aqueduct, and the pine trees which grow in that part of Italy There is also a view of Venice, which brings out the loveliness of that city of canals and carnivals. The view is of the chief waterway, showing the Doge's Palace, S. Mark's Cathedral, and the Rialto Bridge, as well as the quaint gondolas and the carved posts to which they are moored. There is naturally a view of the Colosseum, that first great theatre of the Ancients, and another very striking photo graph shows the cloisters of the Convent at Florence. The great pillars, and the statuette in the centre, within the massive Convent walls, give an awe-inspiring effect. On the wall is seen carved the purple iris, which was the national flower of the Italian people. Another view of Florence shows the courtyard of the Mayor's Palace, with many coats-of-arms carved over its walls. These are the chief among the pictures, and we are very fortunate to have them, for here we have no chance of seeing the wonderful places we often read of, but they are an inspira tion to want to travel, and it is a great thing to have the imitation if we cannot have the real. M.H. (Rata House) .

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ODE TO A TENNIS BALL. My head aches, and a drowsy boredom pains My sense, as though I'd tried some verbs to learn, Or worked a problem wrong in Algebra One minute past, and now to games would turn: 'Tis not through envy of thy bouncing sport, But longing still to make thee bounce the more, That thou, high leaping soother of the brain, On some smooth tennis court Of grassy green, or baking asphalt floor, Singest of after school in lusty strain. 0, for a slashing service, that hath been Hit o'er the net, upon the ringing ground, Sounding like strokes in matches we have seen, Rallies and volleys, bounding, mirthful sound. 0 for a back-hand full of style and force, Full of the true, the sporting dash and vim,

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the Association had been formed for two main purposes: Firstly, it was established with the idea of bringing the Old Girls together once a year, and secondly, it was the Sisters' wish to hold a Retreat for all Old Girls during the school holidays, in order that those members coming from various parts of the country might not only stay at the Hostel for the Retreat, but also for the whole period during which the social events were in progress. With the idea of uniting the Old Girls more than once a year, it was decided to hold a mid-year social meeting on the first Saturday in October, the programme arranged to consif;t of a Tennis Tournament in the afternoon, followed by tea in the school hall, and a small entertainment in the evening

The following officers were elected :-President, Sister Winifred; Vice-President, Isobel Pinckney; Committee, M. Wallace, N Hunt, M. Saunders, W. Rosendale, P Jaggar, G. Jones, A. Cracroft-Wilson; Hon. Treasurer, N Nutt, 184 Papanui Road; Hon. Secretary, L. Saunders, 60 Hawford Road, Opawa.

In connection with the Annual Dance, it was decided that those members who attend be charged an extra 2/6, the amount to be forwarded with the annual subscription. A vote of thanks having been accorded to the retiring Committee, supper brought the evening to a close.

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OLD GIRLS' REUNION. This year the Reunion was held during the second week in May Owing to the clashing of dates, the various fixtures were re-arranged, the General Meeting being the first event held, and for this reason it was impossible to present the balance-sheet.

The Retreat, conducted by the Rev H. W Smith, was held during the week-end. Here it may be mentioned that there was an extremely small representative number from our As ociation, and were it not for other persons outside the Association attending, it would be impossible to hold the Retreat. It is hoped that many more members will be able to attend this part of the Reunion next year

The Annual Dance was held again in Dixieland on the Monday night. This year an even larger number of members attended than the previous year, thereby proving that the dance is a very popular function.

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With many voices cheering on the team, And sometimes growing hoarse; That I might fly, and leave this schoolroom dim, .And play with thee as in a joyful dream. Play on and on, until I quite forget What thou upon the court wilt never try, The 'rithmetic, the science lessons set, Here where girls sit and hear each other sigh; Where Latin bows a few last, sad young heads, Where youth grows pale and spectacled and wise; Where not to think will make a mistress sorrow, And soon the Record treads Where mischief cannot hide her gleaming eyes, Or prefects scold at her beyond to-morrow 0, ring the bell, and I will fly to thee, Not worried now by lessons' tiresome woe, But with the hope of hitting hard and free, Though racquet misses thee or legs are slow .Already there! thy leaps are joyous spoil, And haply the Dalton work is far away, Clustered by horrid graphs and fifths around; But here there is no toil, Save what is spent on thee as now we play, Sending thee far and wide with bounding sound. Thou wast not made to think of, woolly ball! No silly youngsters try to keep you clean; The bounce I heard this weary hour had all The sound of one who active days had seen: Perhaps you're the self-same ball that found a path Through the sad heart of Ruth, when sick of French. She sat despairing 'mong those alien books: The same that oft-times hath Charmed young spectators, sitting on the bench Beside the court, with tense, aspiring looks . .Aspiring looks! the thought brings back to me The looks I cast upon that crawling clock! .Adieu! it is not nearly half-past three; I still with XYZ 's my brain must stock . .Adieu! .Adieu! My piteous bouncing fades Past the near window, o'er the tennis court, Over the square; and now leaps like a star

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THE DAFFODIL.

The daffodil was fair to see : Her dress was gold as gold could be. She grew beside a lily pond, As lovely as a fairy's wand. B.N (Form I., Rimu House

SPRING.

Flowers are waking up to see The sun and sky so bright; We hear the humming of the bee As it takes its flight.

The birds are nesting in the trees All the long day through, Also eating up the peas As they always do. D.G (Kowhai House

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On a sweet, southern isle in the sunny, southern sea, Stands a square and stately school, and its name is S.M.C. The school itself is roomy, the grounds are large and green I would not choose another place, though all the world I'd seen. Its sunny front o'erlooks a spot so pleasant to the eye, Where on a verdant square are trees, above, the sparkling sky And every morn, across this square, one sees the scholars stride, With steady pace and smiling face-they come from far and wide. And early, some set off for school, when tennis is in swing, And heat or cold, they play with zeal, until the bell does ring.

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But how the time it swiftly flies Alas! .it flies too fast, And we must say "good-bye, old school," Then schoolgirl days are past. E.G. (Konini House)

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M:Y VISIT TO FRANCE. One very hot night we left Waterloo at 9.30 p.m. We arrived at Havre about 6.30 a.m., and what I first noticed were straight-backed houses, all alike, and funny old people looking out of the windows in night caps; the windows had green shutters. After going through the Customs, we got into a crowded tram, and then into a train. We had a hot journey to Paris, where we changed trains, and went on to Blois. We arrived there at 5.30 p.m., took a motor, and drove through the forest to Molineuf. One day I saw a wedding. The bride's father walked first with the bride, and wore black woollen gloves; at the end of the procession came a squeaky pram pushed by the granny A dear old French granny used to say to me, "Ou est le chat Y" because that was the first thing I said to her in French. Big men used to fish very solemnly with huge rods, and when they caught fish about two inche� long they were very pleased. We saw several chateaux, and stayed in Molineuf for a fortnight, then we went to Paris. There we saw Malmaison. In one room we saw Napoleon's bath, some of his clothes, and a garden seat he sat on in St. Helena. Versailles was beautiful, with huge rooms, and we saw the Looking-glass Gallery, where the Peace Treaty was signed. There are 1800 rooms, and a beautiful garden, with lots of fountains. E.A. (Rimu House)

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A VISIT TO WEMBLEY. A glorious day, really summer at last, which we had anxiously been awaiting in London. We scrambled on to a bus at Piccadilly Circus, for the first stage of our trip, and at Baker Street we hustled into a non stop electric train, and in twenty minutes were at our destina tion, the Exhibition station. Walking through a long, covered subway, besieged by boys selling programmes, we reached at

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last the entrance, and started our tour by booking seats on one of the funny little buses which circle the grounds, and are very small, only seating eight people-two in each seat. After our trip, which took about half-an-hour, we were able to locate the places of most interest to us. One of the most delightful memories is that of our visit to the Queen's Doll's House, in a huge building called the Palace of .Art:s, which is almost impossible to describe, being so wonderful. We joined an immense crowd, which was kept moving round and round on a spiral platform, which circled three times round the house. We then visited the most gorgeous of all the exhibits, that of Burma, with its rows of tuneful tinkling bells on top of the minarets, making the pavilion more realistic, and where the most wonderful creations of the East were shown. From there we went to the famous Taj-Mahal, in the Indian Pavilion, which was a glorious sight. Then Hong-Kong, of pagoda-like design. In all these Eastern Pavilions it made one feel one was really in the East, to see all the people in their native costumes. Canada, with its wonderful statue of the Prince of Wa:es in butter, and Australia, a splendid pavilion of native products, were both well represented. After that, we simply had to visit Lyons Restaurant, an interlude of much satisfaction to us, where refreshments of great variety were to be obtained. 'l'hen to the Amusement Park, the "Scenic Railway," "Jack and Jill," "Helter Skelter,'' ''Rolling Waves,'' '''rut-ankh-amen's 'romb'' where an Egyptian guide showed us the exact replica of the real tomb), roundabouts, and an innumerable variety of side-shows. By the time we had enjoyed all these pleasure we were feeling rather tired, so we made for the river, where we hired a gon dola. 'l'hen to our dear old New Zealand Pavilion, which exhibits we all thought most descriptive of our native land. Beautiful timbers, highly :finished, adorned the far end of the main entrance, and a splendid array of scenic photographs were well displayed, the dairy industry being a splendid exhibit, especially the model of a cow done in butter Frozen meat, apples, woollen manufactures, tinned goods, were all well represented; in fact, it was like being back home again to see ''Kaiapoi,'' '' Petone,'' ''Roslyn,'' and such names once more. At one end of the New Zealand Pavilion is the Maori

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House, with its carved panels of old Maori legends, which was of great interest to Londoners. After another ramble round, afternoon tea, and the pur chasing of many ,curios, we felt we had re,�che,d the en4 pf our endurance, and gladly boarded the trai:p. for ,Baker Street, thoroug:b.ly satisfied with a day that will for ever live in our memories. S.W. (Matipo House)

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A VISIT TO EDINBURGH. When we were staying in the south of Scotland, in the quaint little village of New .Abbey, our friends decided to go for a ·motor run to Edinburgh. We started soon after break fast to go the 90-mile trip. After passing through many towns and beautiful country we arrived in Edinburgh, and after having lunch we were prepared for sight-seeing. First we went to see the Castle, which is situated on the top of a hill overlooking the sea. It is strongly fortified by huge walls. 1t has gone through many hard struggles in the past. In one room the Scottish Crown Jewels are to be seen, and in others old armour. The place that interested me most was St. Margaret's Chapel, which is very small, and has dark stained windows. We were also shown the bedroom which Mary Queen of Scots and her husband Darnley occupied, and where James VI. was born. On the level of the Castle Rock is Mons Meg, the cele brated cannon used by t:tte King of Scotlai;i. , d against the Douglases. After we had seen over the Castle we came back into the town, where the statue of Sir Walter Scott stands in front of the gardens. After going through· the town we w.ent to see Holyrood Palace, but we were unfol'tunate not to see over it, as it was closed for the General .Assembly of Scotland. By that time we had seen most of the town, and were ready to start our return journey, which was very pleasant, coming back by a different road, through the valley of the Nith, going past several castles of the Scotch nobility C.iB. (Rimu House).

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MORNING. The morning star, the herald of the dawn, Slowly fades before the rising sun. The gloom dispelled, once more we greet the morn: No silence now, the busy day's begun.

EVENING. The sun goes down amid a flaming sky, The little birds their gentle twitterings cease, The stars begin to peep once more on high, And stillness reigns on earth-immortal peace. E.T (Rata House)

A PARODY Duly, with knees that feign to quake, Bent head and shaded brow, Yet once again, for old time's sake, In the Sixth Form room I bow The door is shut, the trumpet blares, And the Committees talk aloud, And the Head my beloved idol) glares Imperiously over the crowd. This is the room; much is it worth. Fear it, and bow the knee, And I watch the Prefects hide their mirth Who used to play with me. For they remember the jokes and fun, And the things we used to do Ere their duties of Prefects begun, And their minds became so true. Praise ye our Prefects, heads of the school, Who rule the wicked and weak, And again I bow right down to the stool Which under my feet does squeak.

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Wherefore, with knees that feign to quake, Bent head and shaded brow, After a lecture I stand for their sake Out of the room I bow

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GIFTS RECEIVED FOR THE SCHOOL. Cup, Championship Tennis Doubles-Mr F J Murray Cup, Senior House Relay (Swimming)-Miss Bruce. Cup for Non-Championship (Senior) Events-Betty Macdonald. Cup for Senior Championship-Given by M. and G. Rankin, in place of Mrs. Blanch 's cup. Tommie Wilford, wire-haired terrior-Lent by Canon Wilford. Toby, fox terrier-Given by Mrs. March. Dom, deceased. Jove, cocker spaniel-Given by Canon Mutter

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WANTS. Would any Old Girl be generous enough to supply the following Magazines, so that a complete set may be bound T6 Nov., 1914. 1 Easter, 1912. 11 Nov., 1918. 4 Nov., 1913. Owing to various moves and changes these numbers have been lost.

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CHAPEL WANTS. Credence Table Purple Hangings Red Hangings Brass Vases Fair Linen

Black Scarf for Priest. Book Rest for Altar Missal Silver Paten Branch Candlesticks

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There is a very keen set of readers in the school at present who besiege the Library cupboard daily, and we can not cope with their insatiable appetite for books. There used to be a very good custom that each girl, when she left the school, gave a present of a book to the School Library, and we are very glad to hear that the idea has been revived in the minds of those leaving this year Books Wainted.

Conan Doyle-Sir Nigel, The White Company, Exploits of Brigadier Gerard. R. L. Stevenson-Black Arrow, 'l'reasure Island.

H. Ainsworth-Tower of London, Paul's.

Windsor Castle,

Rider Haggard-Fair Margaret. Henty-Under Drake's Flag, At Agincourt, Burned, In Freedom's Cause.

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Mark Twain-The Prince and the Pauper, Huckleberry Firm, Anna Sewell-Black Beauty Greek Legends. Rudyard Kipling-Kim. C. Marryat-Midshipman Easy, Peter Simple. H. B. Stowe-Uncle Tom's abin. S. Weyman-Starve Crow Farm. Jane Austen's Novels. C. Bronte-Shirley, Villette. George Eliot-The Mill on the Floss. A. Trollope-Barchester Towers. Sir W Scott-A Legend of Montrose. Mrs. Gaskell-North and South. Poems of To-day (2 vols. Masefield-Gallipoli and Poems. Rupert Brooke-Poems. The Oxford Book of English Verse.

EDITOR'S NOTE. In response to the appeal for material for the Magazine, many girls sent in contributions, chiefly poems and parodies.

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Some of these will be disappointed to find their particular efforts have not been accepted, but we hope this will not dis courage them from trying again next year Alma Chamberlain and Phyllis Agar were the two first to send in poems, and Chrissie Talbot and Ursula Calson followed soon afterwards. All these contributions, although not up to the standard of inclusion in the School Magazine, show spirit and promise for future efforts. Fay Cowper and Janet Steven son composed a poem together, and Form III.b are to be con gratulated as a whole on their keenness to write. We look forward to seeing contributions from all these girls included in next year's number. Phyllis Fleming (Rata House) has won the Navy and Victoria League Prize for the Senior Essay for the Secondary Schools in Canterbury. The subject was, "The Influence of aptain Cook's Discoveries on the Development of the Empire." We therefore hold the Challenge Cup for a year. This is the fifth time St. Margaret's had won the prize, as Ngaio Marsh came first in 1913 and 1914. Maureer Raymond won the cup in 1917, and Dorothy Quill in 1921.

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NAVY LEAGUE ESSAY

"The Influence of Captain Cook's Discoveries on the Develop ment of the Empire.''

The British Empire, the greatest Empire the world has ever known, stretches like a mighty chain right round the globe, over lands in the cool South Pacific, others beneath the burning tropical sun, and still others washed by the great Atlantic. It is because Britain's influence is so widespread, because her colonies lie so far apart, and are yet so closely connected, that her power is so great. Therefore it is with considerable, but excusable, pride, that England looks back on her long line of explorers, especially Captain James Cook, who had so much to do with the colonising of some of her most distant possessions in the Southern Seas. James Cook was born of humble parents at Straith, near Whitby He was employed in the shipping business in his early life, and soon became an experienced seaman. There fore, when a competent and scientifi� captain was wanted to sail to the Pacific and observe the transit of the planet Venus across the sun's disc, Cook was chosen. Thus he made the first of three voyages, which were to produce such important results on the development of the Empire.

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Captain Cook surpassed the other Pacific explorers, Tasman and Dampier, in the extent of coast-line he surveyed. He traced the East Coast of Australia (which had already been discovered and called New Holland, but was almost for gotten ; circumnavigated New Zealand, the East and South points of which were, until then, unknown, and re-discovered and re-named New Caledonia and Norfolk Islands. He also charted New Hebrides and discovered the Sandwich Islands and the Society Group.

Australia first became of use to England after the loss of the American colonies as an overseas prison, and so its first colonists were convicts, ancl waifs and strays who had no home in the Mother Country Soon, however, other motives furthered the progress of the young colony, and funds were provided and improvements carried out. Sheepfarming was introduced, and in 1803 the first sample of Australian wool was produced; roads were constructed, cities built and har bours improved. Convicts ceased to be sent there, and the colonists became upright in morals and well developed in intellect.

The history of New Zealand is closely associated with that of Australia, although the former was not colonised until nearly sixty years after Captain Cook's first voyage. At last, however, the New Zealand Company was formed, and Wel lington founded, and soon the country became a :flourishing industrial colony The islands, too, were colonised one by one, and added their strength and wealth to an Empire already rich and powerful.

Besides becoming links of an Empire, so situated as to bri-ng into effective use all the great nationalities of the world, these colonies became important factors in the development of that Empire. They opened up new sources of wealth, new materials for industry, and new fields for scientific explora tion. They increased trade and commerce, thus incidentally increasing England's seafaring trade, in which she was later to employ half the shipping of the world, and so strengthened her maritime power They were a source of great wealth, yielding gold, silver, tin, copper, wool, cotton, sugar, and other materials, thus allowing England to purchase raw materials from her own colonies, and carry out her policy of buying little and selling much to foreign Powers. This con stant supply of material saved Britain from a home agricul ture which might not have yielded a necessary amount, and brought her own advantages into full effect by allowing a free

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course of manufacturing trades. These colonies in the South Pacific strengthened her lines of communication, and were the means of spreading the English language and literature through most of the lands of the Southern Hemisphere, and did much in bringing England to the front rank in sea power, trade, commerce, science, and government, and in making the British Empire what it is, for it has been said, truly, '' Deprive England of her colonies and you break down her last wall, you fill up her last ditch.''

PHYLLIS FLEMING,

St. Margaret's College.