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Standing: L. Anderson, M. Smail, Sitting: M. Norris, A. Buchanan,

PREFECTS. M. McDonald, J. Harris, M. Maddren, J. Hathedey. J. Freeman, K. Larcomb, N. Freeman.

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CONTENTS Board of Governors Officers of the School The Staff School Roll Editorial School Diary New Board of Governors Prize Giving, 1934 Examinations The Jubilee Service Garden Party School Fancy Dress Parties The School Dance The Lenten Offering School Improvement Fund Clothing for the Unemployed The Anzac Day Service Confirmation Notes Parents' Day and S'chool Concert Chapel Notes Armistice Day Winter Sports Konini House Notes Kowhai House Notes Matipo House Notes Rata House Notes Boarders' Notes Athletic Sports Honours Gymnasium Swimming Sports Tennis Hockey Netball House Competitions News of Old Physical Training Students League of Nations Union Lecture at Canterbury College The Drama Club Rowing Club Science Club Extract of Canon Galwey's Letter Visit of Mr Percy Grainger Shakespearian Plays Old Girls' Notes

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS. Chairman: The Right Rev. the Bishop of Christchurch. Vice-Chairman: The Very Rev~ Deain. Julius, M.A. (Oxon.) .Secretary and Treasurer: E. P. Wills, Esq. B.A., LL.M., M.Com. Miss P. M. P. Clark, M.A. A. C. CottreH. Esq. Mrs Reynolds K. A Gresson, Esq., LL.B. Miss L. Sa!Il:ders L. J. Kincaid, Esq. A. F. Wright, Esq.

OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL, 1935 Prefects

Jocelyn Freeman (Head) Alison Buchanan Norah Freeman I Kathlene Larcomb l Mary Norris

f Mona McDonald I Marion Smail Sub-Prefects • i Mavis Maddren I Joyce Harris I Jean Hatherley l Lesley Anderson f Mona McDonald Boarding House Prefects - ~ Mary Ager L Betty Purchas • . S June Edbrooke Boarding House Orderlies l Mildred Gilchrist . B d. H d l. S Neroli Jarman Junior oar ing ouse Or er ies l Eva Hutton f "Konini" I "Kowhai" - i "Matipo" I "Rata" L "Rimu"

House Captains

M. McDonald J. Freeman K. Larcomb J. Harris M. Norris

f Alison Buchanan (Secretary) I Jocelyn Freeman Mary Norris Larcomb I Mona McDonald I Joyce Harris l Helen Wright

Games Committee

Editorial Committee Form OrderliesTerm I. J. Rowe Va. A. Parr Vb. J. Collier IVa. A. Wright IVb. III. Upper M. Pairman III Lower F. Cooper f C. Jewell l E. Astill 11.

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Form VI. Term II. R. Wear D. Harris N. Jarman J. Woodward D. Hughes M. Elder, R. Harris ( J. Bullen l R. Sincock

Term III. H. Wright I. Pester M. Broadhead R. Thomas. F. Feron M. Taylor f E. Clarke l E. Sutherland

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THE STAFF Head Mistress-Mrs Young, M.A. (Oxon.). Mrs Tolley, B.A. (Hons., Lond.). Miss Westall, Newnham College, Cambridge. Miss Hoy, B.Sc. (London) . Miss Hunter, Dip. Home Science. Miss Clowes, M.A., Dip. Ed. (N.Z.). Miss King, Dip. Chelsea College Physical Education, Miss Scarvell, Dip. Fine Arts '(N.Z.). Miss Eddy, Secretary. Miss Rankin, Govt. C. Certificate. Miss Bell, Govt. C. Certificate. Miss Hosking, Govt. C. Certificate. Miss Aspinall, Matron. Miss Hannam, L.A.B., L.T.C.L. Rev. H. Jones, Mus.Bae. Rev. A. K. Warren, M.A. (Oxon.), Chaplain.

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Buchanan Alison (Kowhai) Freeman, Jocelyn (Kowhai) Freeman, Norah (Kowhai) Ager, Mary (Rimu) Anderson, Lesley ( Konini) Harris, Joyce (Rata) Hatherley, Jean (Matipo) Hewland, Mary (Rata) Liddon, Margaret (Rata) Maddren, Mavis (Matipo McDonald, Mona (Ko~ini) McKillop, Alison (Rata)

FORM VI. Larcomb, Kathlene (Matipo) Norris, Mary (Rimu) FORM Va. Pickering, Marjorie (Rimu) Rowe, Janet (Rata) Sail, Nola (Kowhai) Smail, Marion ( Konini) Stringer, Ruth (Rata) Tolley, Mary (Konini) Wear, Rona (Kowhai) Williamson, Joan (Matipo) Wright, Helen (Matipo) FORM Vb. (1)

Furze, Judith (Kowhai) Harris, Dulcie ( Rata) Parr, Alison (Konini) Pester, Iris (Konini) Purchas, Betty (Rata) Radley, Tui (Kowhai)

Smith, Nora (Rata) Smith, Pattie (Rata) Left 1st Term Vale, Noelene (Rata) Young, Margaret (Rimu) (2)

Crompton, Ailsa (Matipo) Edbrooke, June (Kowhai) Fraser, Betty (Kowhai) Left 1st Term Field, Marjorie (Kowhai) Gilchrist, Mildred (Konini) Grose, Dorothy (Rata) Left 1st Term

Hatch, Joyce (Rimu) Lee, Peace ( Rimu) Moore, Enid (Kowhai) Talbot, Dorothy (Matipo) Welsford, Doreen (Kowhai) Wills, Janet (Matipo)

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FORM IVa. (1)

Best, N gaire ( Rata) Broadhead, Margaret (Rimu) Chamberlain, Joan (Rimu) Collier, Jane (Matipo) Cotter, Barbara (Rata) Gambles, Margaret (Matipo) Gowenlock, Marjorie (Kowhai) Hutton, Eva (Rimu) Kempthome, Milla (Kowhai)

Lange, Margarette ( Rata) Little, Mabel (Rimu) Purdie, Fay (Matipo) Reese, Joan (Konini) Reid, Roma (Rimu) Talbot, Patsy (Matipo) Thornton, Hilary (Rata) Wales, Betty (Matipo) (2)

Dockery, Florence (Matipo) Fisher, Una (Konini) Hamilton, Ruth (Konini) Hewton, Joan (Konini) Jarman, Neroli (Kowhai)

Jarman, Shirley (Kowhai) Mackenzie, Mary (Kowhai) McPhail, June (Rimu) Smith, Daphne (Matipo) Left 1st Term FORM IVb. (1)

Delahunty, Rachel ( Rata) Delahunty, Ruth (Rata) Feron, Margaret (Rimu) Fraser, Cicely (Kowhai) Left 1st Term Graham, Hester ( Rimu) Harcourt, Dorothy (Kowhai) Hatherley, Margaret (Matipo)

Baird, June (Matipo) Cumming, Elva (Mati,po) Dixon, Joyce (Konini) Dunne, Irene (Matipo) Edwards, Marie (Kowhai) Gardner, Frances (Konini) Gillies, Margaret (Matipo) Hughes, Joan (Kowhai)

Hennigan, Patricia (Kowhai) Lock, Yvonne (Kowhai) McNish, Audrey (Matipo) Taylor, Priscilla (Rimu) Thomas, Rayma (Kowhai) Wanty, Rhondda (Konini) Woodward, Jill (Rata) Wright, Adrienne (Matipo) (2) Lee, Joan (Rimu) McIntosh, Ailsa ( Rimu) McIntyre, Peggy (Konini) Left 2nd Term Osborne, Ngaere (Matipo) Price, Nancy (Matipo) Stacey, June (Rimu)

FORM III. UPPER. Anderson, Jean (Konini) Armitage, Alison (Rimu) Colville, Winsome (Rata) Fenner, Molly (Kowhai) Foster, Barbara (Rimu) Left 2nd Term Feron, Frances ( Rimu) Gale, Peggy (Matipo) -Guthrie, Noelene (Rimu) Hanafin, Mary (Rimu) Hughes, Dorothy (Kowhai) Jordan, Esma (Kowhai) Kain, Helen (Matipo)

Kincaid, Dawn (Konini) Laurence, Betty (Kowhai) Pairman, Margaret (Matipo) Rodd, Faith (Rimu) Seward, Mavis (Konini) Shortt, Willis (Rata) Smith, Bobbie (Rata) Stacey, Beryl (Rimu) Stokes, June (Konini) de Thier, Geraldine (Konini) Tipping, Pat (Rata) Traeger, Ruth (Kowhai)

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FORM II. LOWER A. Cooper, Florence (Rimu) Taylor, Mary (Matipo) Elder, Margaret (Rata) Watson, Yvonne (Konini) Green, Mildred (Rata) Williams, Pamela. (Konini) Harris, Rae (Rata) Woods, Ruth (Matipo) Maclean, Suzanne (Rimu) FORM III. LOWER B. Christiansen, Jean ( Konini) Wanty, Maxine (Konini) Harris, June (Rata) White, Pauline (Rata) FORM Ila. Adams, Ruth (Matipo) Morgan, Margaret (Kowhai) Collier, Cecily (Matipo) Reay, Barbara (Rata) Kyle, Alison (Konini) Smail, Joan (Konini) McClea, Rimua (Kowhai) Wynne-Yorke, Penelope (Konini) Left 1st Term Left 2nd Term Mitchell, Prudence (Rimu) FORM IIb. Rich, Ruth ( Konini) Richardson, Margaret (Kowhai) Rodd, Helen (Rimu) Sincock, Ruth (Kowhai) Sutherland, Eleanor (Rimu) Watson, Denise (Konini) Williams, Elizabeth (Konini) FORM I. Barrow, Joan (Rimu) Martin, Elizabeth (Matipo) Cogan, Anne (Kowhai) McKillop, Janet (Rata) Hanafin, Kathleen (Rimu) Richards, Gillian (Rimu) Harris, Marjorie (Rata) Smith-Vincent, Joy (Konini) KINDERGARTEN. Hunt, Lynette Bennett, Jonathan Jamieson, Bruce Bremner, James Jamieson, Judith Brownlee, Joe Jewell, Brenda Brownlee, Ray Chamberlain, Betty Mitchell, Anne Left 1st Term Morgan, Wendy Perry, Joan Chamberlain, Erica Left 1st Term Richards, Liddon Richardson, Corinne Clark, Peter Left 1st Term Sincock, Helen Talbot, Alison Cooke, Joyce Left 1st Term Chappell, Gwynda Traeger, Clem Fisher, Marion Traeger, Eunice Gardner, Ruth Wardrop, Olive Green, Fay Wright, Norma Honour, Patricia PHYSICAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT. Second-year Students. First-year Students. L. Blank B. Andrews S. King-Mason P. Coote K. Thorpe D. Dickey B. Hoyles (Left 1st Term) M. Mace SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT K. Uru PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT E. Everist. Astill, Elaine (Kowhai) Bullen, Jeanette ( Rimu) Clarke, Errol (Konini) Greenwood, Alison (Rata) Jewell, Coreen ( Rimu) McIntosh, May (Rimu) Pritchett, Bonnie (Konini)

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EDITORIAL

Twenty-five years ago an energetic band of Sisters arrived in New Zealand and took over from Mrs Bowen a small school which they called St. Margaret's College. It is with pride and gratitude that we look back to-day on the pioneering work done by those splendid women, whose loyalty and devotion did much to foster the spirit which we are striving to maintain to-day. This year the Silver Jubilee has provided wonderful opportunities for bringing together the Old Girls of the School, and their keenness and enthusiasm has been shown by the way they came from all parts of the Dominion to join us in our celebrations.

It is with mingled feelings of pride and regret that we chronicle the fact that we have to say good-bye to three of our staff. Mrs Tolley, after thirteen years' work in the School, has been appointed Head Mistress of Craighead for 1936, and has been given leave of absence for one year. Miss Hoy is leaving us to be Head Mistress of Amberley College, where we hope she will be very happy. Miss Clowes is leaving to be married. We very much regret their departure, but should like them to know that our best wishes go with all three, and we hope they will be very happy in their new spheres of activity.

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SCHOOL DIARY, 1935 Term I.

Feb. 5th.-School re-opened. We welcomed 43 new girls. Feb. 6th.-We voted for Sub-Prefects. Feb. 7th.-N. Freeman, K. Larcomb, M. Norris were made Prefects. J. Freeman and A. Buchanan were Prefects from last year. M. Smail, M. McDonald, and M. Maddren were made Sub-Prefects. J. Freeman was appointed Head Prefect. Feb. 18th.-Rev. F. N. Taylor said farewell to the School at Recess. Feb. 19th.-Miss Partridge, one of the English cricketers, came to School. Feb. ~lst.-Rev. A. K. Warren, our new school chaplain, took the first service of his chaplaincy. Feb. 27th.-Mrs Mason, from Melanesia, came to talk of hel~experiences there. Feb. 28th.-J. Harris, J. Hatherley, and L. Anderson were made Sub-Prefects. March lst.-Our Jubilee celebrations began with the Swimming Sports, to which the Old Girls and parents were invited. March 2nd.-The School went to the Garden Party at the House. March 3rd.-The St. Margaret's Jubilee Service at the Cathedral. March 5th.-Miss Raymond, an Old Girl, came to School. She promised to send us some new green curtains for our chapel. We had the School Fancy Dress Party. March 14th.-The Rev. A. K. Warren was entertained at morning tea by the staff. A letter arrived from Queen Margaret's School, Scarborough. March 17th.-The choir broadcasted. March 20th.-Mrs Prior gave us a lecture on Bach, playing some selections. March 25th.-Mr Wigley showed some Mt. Cook films at School. The Jubilee film was also shown. April 3rd-We played a tennis match against the Staff. April 4th.-Canon Galwey visited Form VI. Old Girl Prefects came to lunch in Vlth Form. April 12th.-An inter-School speech competition for the League of Nations was held. N. Freeman tied with the Avonside Girls' High School representative. April 14th.-The Staff and Prefect celebration of Holy Communion was taken by the Bishop at the House chapel.

Appointed

MISS G. HOY. Head Mistress of Amberley

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MRS. TOLLEY. Mistress of Craighead

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April 15th.-Canon Galwey took our Holy Week services. April 18th.-The Archbishop took our final Holy Week .services. April 25th.-Our Anzac service was taken by Mr Warr en. In the evening the Prefects went to the Toe H. service in the Cathedral. April 27th.-We had our School Dance. May 3rd.-W e went to "Royal Cavalcade," a Jubilee -film. End of Term closing service. Term II. May 29th.-School re-opened. Opening service. May 30th.-We held a Special Ascension Day service, with an address by the Bishop. We went to the Oriental Art Exhibition. June 2nd.-The Archbishop preached a special beginning of term sermon at Merivale, to which many of our girls went. June i$rd.-The Sixth Form represented the School at a Bible Class re-union at Sumner. June lOth.-We went to hear Dr. Kagawa. June 16th.-The Prefects went to the Student Christian Movement service at Christ's College chapel, taken by Mr Woods. July 3rd.-A copy of the Cambridge Modern History was given to us by Miss Raymond. July 4th.-Mr Warren took our Dedication Service for our new chapel hangings. July l0th.-Miss Moncrieff gave us a lantern lecture -0n China. July 18th.-IVa., Vb. Va., and Vlth Forms went to "Twelfth Night" at the Little Theatre, Canterbury College. July 20th.-Staff and Prefects celebration of Holy Communion at the House chapel was taken by the Bishop. Some of our girls were confirmed at Merivale church. July 30th.-The Old Girls and Staff gave a bridge party. August lst.-The choir was responsible for a broadeast at the Radio Exhibition in the Art Gallery. August 9th.-N. Freeman and J. Rowe represented the School in a League of Nations play, "Progress." August lOth.-The Prefects went to tea with Rev. and Mrs A. K. Warren. August 15th.-We played the Staff at net-ball. August 16th.-Mrs Young entertained the Upper School at a Folk Dancing Party.

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August 22nd.-Parents' Day. 11.45, we had our service, and at 7.30 our concert. August 23rd.-End of term closing service. Term III. Sept. 17th.-School re-opened. Oct. 3rd.-Some of the Senior Girls went to the Caledonian Hall to hear Dr. Bertram Thomas, the explorer. Oct. 9th.-Mr Annan showed us lantern slides of Ethiopia. Oct. lOth-The School photograph was taken. Oct. 15th.-The Synod Garden Party, to which some of the Staff and Prefects went. Oct. 18th.-The Senior School went to see the "Merchant of Venice." Oct. 20th.-The School choir broadcasted from 3YA. Nov. 2nd.-Some of our Juniors danced at the Y.W.C.A. Fete. Nov. 7th.-Miss Rackham, from England, visited the School. Nov. 16th.-III. Lower took part in the League of Nations pageant. Nov. 21st.-The Dedication of a new altar cloth. Nov. 22nd.-Old Girls' Re-union service. Nov. 23rd.-Old Girls' Communion service, and the annual tennis match against the "A" team. Nov. 26th.-Miss Blackmore, Head Mistress of St. Hilda's, Dunedin, visited the School.

THE NEW BOARD OF GOVERNORS

This year Synod determined to entrust all the educational activities of the Diocesan Board of Education to separate Boards. St. Margaret's, therefore, has now a Board of Governors of its own, whose names we have printed on the first page of our magazine. When we returned to School in February we were very sorry indeed to hear that our chaplain, the Rev. F. N. Taylor, owing to the pressure of his parish work, was unable to continue his work with us. Mr Taylor had been our chaplain for twenty-one years, and no girl who has passed through the School is likely to forget him and his loyalty and affection for St. Margaret's.

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It will be with sincere regret that we shall say good-bye at the end of the term to Miss Hoy and Mrs Tolley, who have been appointed head mistresses of Amberley House and Craignead respectively. We wish to congratulate them, but we should like them to know how much we shall miss them. We are grateful for all that they have done for us in the classroom and for the keen and energetic way in which they have entered into all the School activities. Already there is a link between our own School and these other two, and we hope that through their new head mistresses the connection will be even stronger.

PRIZE-GIVING 1934

The Prize-Giving took place in the Caledonian Hall, the chair being taken by Bishop West-Watson. After the reading of the Annual Report, Archbishop Julius spoke to the School and to the parents present, and presented the shields, cups and badges won during the year. Bronze shields, awarded to holders of first-class shields throughout the year, were won by-Kata Uru, Barbara McKillop, Kathleen Larcomb, Lesley Anderson, Nora Smith, Alison Parr, Dulcie Harris, Iris Pester, Margaret Gambles, Jane Collier, Margaret Broadhead, May Hanafin, and June Harris. The Storry Essay Cup was won by Vacher Bullen, the Corsbie Home Science Cup by Kata Uru, and a Games Brooch by Betty Andrews .. Following this came a demonstration of Eurhythmics by the Kindergarten and Junior School, and of drill and gymnastics by the Senior School and Honours Gymnasium Class. The Handwork Exhibition took place on the last Wednesday of the Third Term. The -Senior School had, as usual, an excellent display of both sewing and craft work, and an interesting collection of hobbies, but perhaps the most attractive feature to visitors was "The Room" furnished by the House Craft Class. The Junior School certainly beat all previous records,. both in the quantity and quality of the work it displayed.

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EXAMINATIONS The following girls passed the Matriculation tions:Betty Andrews Jocelyn Gale Rose Hutton Kathlene Larcomb . Barbara McKillop Mary Norris (School Certificate).

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Vacher Bullen and Beryl Gough were successful in the subjects for which they entered towards the Diploma in Fine Arts. Music Examinations. Patsy Talbot passed the Advanced Senior examination, Trinity College. Dorothy Hughes passed Grade III. of the Associated Board.

THE JUBILEE SERVICE It was arranged that the centre of our Jubilee celebrations should be the Choral Eucharist held in the Cathedral on Sunday, March 3rd, at 11 a.m. Before the service an academic procession was held, those taking part in it including-The Board of Governors, the past and present staff, the students, the Old Girl graduates and undergraduates, and the present prefects. There was a very large congregation present, and the sermon was preached by Dean Julius. In telling us how our School came into existence, he said, "You cannot get the directing forces of life into the right channels without the spirit of love. It is that spirit which has made St. Margaret's College worth while. Its foundations, which existed before the Sisters came, had that spirit of love and service which is so essential in all our conduct." During the service hymns appropriate to the occasion were sung, including the School hymn, and the School Commemoration hymn.

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GARDEN PARTY Of all the Jubilee celebrations I believe the garden party was the most enjoyable social gathering. From all over the Dominion they came, from north, south, east, and west-Old Girls of St. Margaret's College to join with the pupils of to-day and teachers past and present, in the garden at the Hostel. At 2 p.m. they began to arrive, and they came and came, and went on coming until there was hardly room to move. By 2.30 there was such a buzz of conversation that I could scarcely hear myself think-old friends met old friends and forgot everything except the happy times they had had together-forgot all their trials and troubles, dropped years in a minute, and became once again giggling school girls. Into this happy muddle came a very queer looking object-in fact two queer looking objects. The first was a real hansom cab, complete with cabby and wobbly old horse. It drew up at the front door with as much dignity as possible -and wonders! Out stepped a 1915 S.M.C. girl, holding an antiquated little creature by the hand. The other queer looking object was a Ford in the real sense of the word, and sitting up very straight in the extremely high back seat were three 1925 S.M.C. girls. What horrors! Thank goodness we don't have to wear such clothes to-day. The pageant was completed by a sleek modern limousine, containing modern school-girls in their fresh tussore tunics. Entertainments had been arranged-for the Old Girls a treasure-hunt, and for the present girls obstacle races. So while the Old Girls were rushing up and down the garden looking for little pieces of paper, the present girls were tying themselves in knots, and putting on each other's blazers. A "still life" competition attracted great attention, and the entries were on display in one of the rooms, and were evidence of much artistic thought and originality. The prize winner was Mrs Warren. Many happy moments must have been spent in the corner furnished for the pleasure of former pupils. Here were photos of the first prefects and sports teams, lists of life members of the Old Girls' Association, and many other interesting relics of past years. Towards the end of the afternoon the Honours Gym. girls gave a display of vaulting-an entertainment which is always appreciated. After the distribution of prizes for the competitions held throughout the afternoon, everyone

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began to drift away. Soon all that was left of the party was a little book with a brown cover. In that little book is written the name of everyone present at the celebrations. It is to be kept, and at the next jubilee the names in it will be read out. I wonder how many of us will answer to our own.

SCHOOL FANCY DRESS PARTIES

The Silver Jubilee celebrations concluded with the School Fancy Dress parties, which were held on Tuesday, the Jubilee half-holiday. The Junior party was from 4 o'clock to 6 o'clock, when the whole School had tea together. The Senior party was held from 6 o'clock until 9 o'clock. The Juniors began to arrive at 4 o'clock for their party, and the many and varied costumes made a gay and picturesque sight. The time was spent in games, and folk dancing. Much excitement was caused by the peanut hunt. Peanuts had been hidden outside, and the Juniors had a wonderful time hunting for them. They were allowed to eat all that they found, so naturally each one would want to .find as many as she could. After the peanut hunt everyone came into the hall for tea, the Seniors having arrived by this time. An exciting thing which happened during tea was the "tossing of the pancake." Everyone enjoyed the tea very much, and as it was 8hrove Tuesday we were given pancakes. The most important feature during tea was the cutting of the birthday cake. The cake was cut by the head prefect, and messages were sent to Sister Winifred and Sister Catherine from the School. The cake seemed too pretty to cut, but everyone was longing for a piece of the school birthday cake, so it had to be cut in the end. After tea the Juniors' party having finished, the Seniors looked forward to a happy evening, and I am sure could not possibly have been disappointed. Games, folk-dancing, and an amusing competition made the hours pass all too quickly, and we were very sorry when the hour came for us to sing "Auld Lang Syne," and depart homewards. Nothing could have been more successful or enjoyable than these parties, with which we ended our Silver Jubilee celebrations.

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THE SCHOOL DANCE On the last Saturday night of the first term anyone outside St. Margaret's College would have been surprised to see the whole school lit up, and to hear gay voices and laughter, and the sounds of music floating out of the open window. The truth was that the prefects were giving a dance for the Senior girls of S.M.C. and the Senior boys of Christ College-in the assembly hall. But was it the assembly hall? Certainly it looked very different. It was transformed. A day before it had been a schooly-looking room, and now it was a gay attractive ballroom, with garlands of greenery across the ceiling, and fascinating little Chinese lanters peeping out from among the leaves. Each little lantern had a little light of its own, and they all merged together into a beautifully colourful brightness. At the far end, among big bowls of dahlias and chrysanthemums and more greenery, was the source of the music -Fritz Seymour's orchestra. The entrance hall did not look its usual self either; it was more like a miniature garden, with flowers and more autumn leaves. The art room and IVb. room, where supper was served, were gaily decorated in the school colours, with bowls of chysanthemums and dahlias. The II. form-room made a charming lounge, with lots of borrowed furniture and beautiful flowers. It was hard to realise that that day Miss Rankm had been teaching naughty little girls reading, writing, and arithmetic in the very same room. The guests of honour at the dance were Mrs Young, Mr J. R. Richards (head master of Christ's College), and Mrs Richards, Mr and Mrs A. E. Flower, the Rev. and Mrs A. K. Warren, Mr and Mrs Wynne-Yorke, and the following members of the staff :-Misses Westall, Hoy, King, Hosking, Hunter, Clowes, Rankin, Scarvell, Eddy, and Bell.

THE LENTEN OFFERING This year collection boxes were again placed in each Form room, and every girl put her odd pennies into them, so that the amount grew larger and larger. Each Form had a letter from the word "Melanesia," and marked dots on it each dot representing a penny. The offerings were handed in at the Good Friday service, and altogether totalled £8/12/6, to be sent to Melanesia to further the missionary work of the church.

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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT FUND August, 1935. PAYMENTS. To Melanesian Mission ,, S't. Saviour's Guild ,, St. Edith's Home . ,, Exchange on Draft

RECEIPTS. £ s. d. 10 0 0 By Collections 10 0 0 20 0 0 4 17 11 £44 17 11

£ s. d. 44 17 11

£44 17 11

CLOTHING FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

This year we decided on a different plan for collecting clothing for the unemployed families: first that it was not compulsory for any girl to make a garment, and secondly that each girl should, if possible, be responsible for washing and mending one of her old garments to bring at the presenting of our collection to Miss Havelaar, of the Women's Auxiliary, who would later distribute them among the poor. The girls were very eager to help, and worked busily in their spare time during the winter months, knitting and sewing for those less fortunate than themselves. On the appointed day Miss Havelaar came to accept our gifts, and was delighted to see the variety of garments we had collected. Altogether there were about 250 garments, 150 of which were knitted singlets. The Junior forms again this year knitted a large quilt and a child's eiderdown.

THE ANZAC DAY SERVICE

The Anzac service this year was conducted by our School chaplain, the Rev. A. K. Warren. The service was on much the same lines as that held last year. The Prefects and Sub-Prefects, in tussore uniform, contrasting strikingly with the dark tunics of the rest ot the School, each held a candle, representing Purity, Truth, Sacrifice, Wisdom, Generosity, Strength, Bravery, Endurance, and Hope, and having recited a few words appropriate to their particular virtue, lighted their candles from the central one, which had been handed by Mr Warren to Mrs Young, and then to Betty Andrews, last year's Head Prefect. The orderlies then lighted their candles from the

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Cutting the Jubilee Cake. Senior Champion: A. Parr. Junior Champion: J. Chamberlain. arriving (1910) complete with Boarders luggage.

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candle of Jocelyn Freeman, this year's Head Prefect, who represented dedication to high purpose, and after "Follow the Gleam" had been sung, the choir and Prefects, singing "Blessed are the Pure in Heart," walked slowly out, bearing the flickering candles.

CONFIRMATION NOTES

This year a large class of twenty-five girls was prepared by our School chaplain, the Rev. A. K. Warren. The service was held at St. Mary's, Merivale, on Sunday, July 28th, at 2.45 p.m., where they were confirmed by Bishop West-Watson. Most of them were able to make their first communion on the following Sunday at St. Mary's, but some girls who lived too far away to come to Merivale made their first communion in their own parishes. The following girls were confirmed this year:Va.-H. Wright. Vb.-M. Young, N. Vale, N. Smith, D. Harris, M. Gilchrist, D. Talbot, J. Wills, P. Lee, D. Welsford. IVa.-N. Best, M. Broadhead, E. Hutton, N. Jarman, J. Chamberlain, J. McPhail, S. Jarman, M. Kempthorne, F. Purdie, B. Wales, H. Thornton. IVb.-E. Cumming, N. Osborn, J. Lee. III. Upper-F. Rodd.

PARENTS' DAY AND THE SCHOOL CONCERT

It was necessary for us to raise £40 for the charities to which we subscribe annually. The excess was to be given to the Swimming Bath• fund. Small boxes were made having the school crest, and thirty spaces marked on each. Each space represented threepence. As Parents' Day was such a success last year, we decided to carry out the same scheme this year. On the last Thursday of the second term Parents' Day was held. The parents arrived about 10 o'clock, and were shown around the School by the Prefects. The girls of each Form were occupied in working at different subjects, which gave the parents a chance of seeing their children at work. In the Art Room various kinds of handwork were displayed, while in the Laboratory girls, in blue overalls, were testing foods and carrying out other experiments.

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The greatest attractions were the Kindergarten display and a display given by some of the Senior drill classes and the Senior Gym. class, under the direction of Miss King. At 10.30 a netball match was played between the students and the "A" netball team. At 10.45 the morning was concluded by a service held in the School chapel, conducted by the Rev. A. K. Warren, Archbishop Julius giving- the address. At the beginning of the service, the House captains, veiled, and carrying trays, formed two lines facing the school. The girls then went up and placed their boxes on their House captain's tray. These were then taken to the altar and received by the Archbishop, who, after having blessed them, gave them back to the House captains, who carried them out to have the money counted. At the conclusion of the service it was announced by the Archbishop that we had collected £44/1/-. In the evening a very enjoyable concert was held in the School hall, to which all parents and friends were invited. The programme opened with a scene from the "Water Babies," which was acted by the girls of the Lower III. and II. Forms. The next item was a play "Elizabeth Refuses," acted by the Senior Dramatic Club. This was followed by tap dancing by two of the students, and by two folk dances "Sextur" and "Gailliard," by the Upper Third Form. Choruses from the "Gondoliers," by the School choir followed. A play, "Progress," was acted by members of the Junior League of Nations Union from Cathedral Grammar School and from our School. The programme was concluded by the film of our Jubilee Functions.

CHAPEL NOTES On July 4th the new gold and white hangings for the School chapel were dedicated. They were bought out of the fund supported by our collections at the beginning and end of each term. The new altar cloth, the material for which was supplied by Canon Galwey, was dedicated on November 21st. It was embroidered by two of the girls, M. Tolley and I. Pester. We have now a hidden light in the chancel, which adds much to the beauty of the sanctuary.

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ARMISTICE DAY This year, as Armistice Day came on a week day, we had a short memorial service in the School at 11 o'clock. Just before eleven the School was assembled in the hall, which was in darkness. In the chancel were four candles, two illuminating the cross on the altar, which was decorated with wild broom. The flickering candle flames looked like stars, and the whole effect was very beautiful. Mrs Young spoke a few words, reminding us of the lighting of the candles on Anzac Day, which symbolised the characteristics which we commemorate in those who fell and which we desire for ourselves. During the two minutes' silence we felt ourselves urged towards high ideals-the ideals for which so many men died. This inspiring memorial to the fallen ended with a prayer. We hope that the School will continue to have this service on Armistice Day, and that it will impress the girls of the future as it did us.

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This year only six girls from St. Margaret's decided to go to Mt. Cook-a small party compared with last yea1·'s record number of sixteen-but even so we were full of spirits, and determined to learn all we could about ski-ing before the sports. Once again we were going up to the Hermitage, hoping that we should have better luck than the boys, who, for two years now, have had practically no snow. The night we arrived at the Hermitage, Monday, May 20th, there was certainly no snow about, but on Tuesday it made up for everything by snowing hard nearly all day. A few enthusiasts went out in the morning for a while, and apparently enjoyed themselves with the snow dripping down their backs, but in the afternoon more of the girls ventured outside, and experienced their first tumbles and falls on a little slope at the back of the Hermitage. Miss King came down on ski through the snow from the Ball Hut to meet us, as she could not get down on Monday to be at the Hermitage when we arrived. Wednesday.-A bright blue sky and sparkling snow met our eyes as we woke up and looked out of our windows -what luck we do have! Everyone was rushing about fixing skis and fitting boots-all were in a hurry to get out in the snow. We spent the morning on a slope in front of the Hermitage, where we could al1 practise safely without

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fear of breaking our necks ! In the afternoon we went out again, and even though it was rather cold our enthusiasm kept us out fairly late. Thursday.-We divided into groups and received in-struction from various very patient people, who did their best to teach us how to coax· our reluctant skis round to right and left. To finish up the morning we had a race down to the bottom of the hill-which was good practice for the sports. The afternoon was spent in a similar way, but we were all very sorry when our best skier, Mary Norris, had hurt her knee, and it was found that she would not be able to walk about, and so would have to stay at the Hermitage while we went on up to the hut. It was decided that we were to go in the morning, the buses taking us part of the way, and then we were to ski the rest. Friday.-When all our haversacks were packed with as little as possible we clambered into the buses and started for the hut. How the poor old cars groaned a sthey rattled over the rough road, but at last they refused to go any further, so we tumbled out, unpacked some lunch, and had it right there on the road. Feeling much better after bread and butter, eggs and meat, we hoisted our skis on our shoulders and walked on to Husky Camp. From there we skied the remaining miles to the hut-and the steep, slippery slope in front of the hut was the last gasp! But we managed to creep up it, and so-back to the Ball Hut once again. After dinner we sang for a while, but everyone seemed fairly tired, so it was not long before we were all in our bunks. Saturday.-We practised hard all the morning for the downhill race, which was held below the hut, but even so, the bumpy course saw most of us come to grief sometime or other. In the afternoon the Slalom was held-then we knew who had learnt to turn correctly and who had not! We seemed to be unlucky with accidents this year, because Miss King hurt herself badly, and was unable to leave the hut for a few days. Sunday.-The relay race was held over the downhill track-the first girl going down, then as she finished a flag dropped, and the next girl started, and so on. After lunch we set out again for the Hermitage, but our expectations of a decent run down to Husky Camp were shattered when we discovered the tractor had been up and down several times! However, we enjoyed ourselves immensely, and by the time we got to Husky Camp, we decided to ski on further. At last we had to stop as the snow was scarce, so we abandoned our skis in a heap by the side of the road,

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and walked on to meet the bus. As soon as it was full up we left, and were soon at the Hermitage. There was a wild dash for bathrooms as soon as we reached the door, and later on everyone was hurrying about looking remarkably dean and tidy. The results were announced after dinner, and the cups presented, the championship being won by Doreen Standage, and Otago Girls' High School winning the Teams Championship. Our last evening we spent dancing and watching the skating, but no one seemed to have the courage to find out how hard the ice was-perhaps we had had enough falls and bruises in the snow! Monday.-Our holiday at the Hermitage was over, and now everyone is looking forward to next year, when we all hope to go again. An uneventful ride into Timaru-the train to Christchurch, and home! What a lot we had to tell our friends a:nd families about our wonderful ski-i:ng holiday at Mt. Cook.

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This term we were very pleased to welcome several new girls into our House. These new members were Rhondda Wanty, Frances Gardner, June Stokes, Peggy McIntyre, Mavis Seward, Penelope Wynne-Yorke, and Bonnie Pritchett. Joy Vincent Smith came up from the Kindergarten and joined our happy band.

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We were very glad to congratulate Betty Andrews (our last year's House captain) on passing her Matriculation Examination. At the end of the term seven girls gained red work-bars, and one girl a blue one. Two girls were also awarded red drill stripes, and two girls blue ones.

Term II. We did not do very well in the House netball matche~, but in the hockey we were narrowly defeated by Rata after a very thrilling game. At mark reading five girls were awarded red work-bars and four girls blue ones. One girl received a red drill stripe while two girls won blue ones. So far this year we have not succeeded in winning the Bates' House Cup, but we have not given up hope of it for the Third Term. Term III. This term we were sorry to lose Peggy McIntyre· and June Stokes through illness, but we hope that they will return quite recovered next year. Also we were very sorry to lose Penelope Wynne-Yorke from our House. At the sports we were not very successful, but we are very proud to have the Senior champion, Alison Parr, in our House. Near the end of the term four of our girls are sitting for the Matriculation Examination, so we wish them the very best of luck.

THE DESERTED GARDEN The long grass rustled round my legs as I made my w1y through the orchard of the deserted garden. There were large ripe plums on the straggly unpruned trees, and in a corner was a huge tangled mass of raspberry canes. The garden paths were overgrown with grass and weeds, anl amid the riotous growth were flowering some oldfafuioned red roses and blue Canterbury bells. A twisting grtssy path led down past a mossy stone seat to a dark stil pool, overshadowed by tall sinister-looking trees. Just thm the sun disappeared behind a bank of dark clouds and the wind became chill; I felt a sudden awe of this mysterious uninhabited place, and turned and fled. A. PARR.

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THE FANCY DRESS PARTY As a Jubilee treat this mem'rable year The School gave a party, of which you shall hear, In fancy dress costumes we all looked so gay They thought that a circus had broken away. Miss King said the orderlies all had to try To capture a pancake tossed up to the sky, They made a blind rush to grab at the prize, Va. was successful, 'mid loud, cheerful cries. Three juvenile students created a stir When mounted on tricycles they started to err, They charged into people, such a menace were they, That many a person was injured that day. When tea-time drew near we all ranged around In lady-like postures over the ground, And drank lemonade, and ate buns and cake, Till we felt we must stop for folk-dancing's sake. When too quickly the moment for leaving drew near We gave a good rousing St. Margaret's cheer, With hearts full of joy we thanked Mrs Young, And sang "Auld Lang Syne" as it ought to be sung. P.S.-We won't rhyme.

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TWO FAITHFUL PETS (A True Story.) Many years ago, when my father lived in Auckland, ~e had two pets, which he loved very much ; one, a lovdy Persian cat called Kitchener, the other a faithful little bx terrier called Bob. Both these animals were eager to be first to meet him in the evening. Shortly after Daddy left for business in the mornng Kitchener would find some shady spot under the busiles and there he would sleep until late in the afternoon, wlen

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he would come out, and stroll to the gate, jump up on the gate post, and there he would sit until he saw Daddy coming along the street; quickly he would jump down, trot .along the street and meet him; he would be stroked, picked up, and carried home on Dad's shoulder, a very proud cat. As Bob could not jump the gate or the fence, he had to wait patiently until Daddy opened the gate and made a fuss -0f him. Bob was rather a jealous dog, and didn't like to see Kitchener being made such a fuss of, so one day Bob set about to beat Kitchener. Shortly after Daddy had left ·home Bob began to scrape a large hole under the picket fence so that he could get out first to meet Daddy. Imagine Kitchener's disgust when he saw Bob dart out from his hole in the evening and reach Daddy first; but picture Bob's dismay the next day when he found Kitchener sitting coolly in the hole which he had made. Bark as he would Kitchener would not move, and when ·Daddy came home Kitchener jumped out and got the first pat as usual. M. WANTY (age 11).

SPRING TIME Golden daffodils, scented lime, Mauve coloured violets, all sublime. ~tacks of hay and hives of bees, Old stone mansions, stately trees. Gay-hued birds and bright blue skies, All these things before one's eyes. Underneath the trees all day I watch the fairies dance and play. So why be lonesome, dark or dreary, Always be gay, bright, and cheery. DAWN KINCAID.

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DIARY OF A FLY Monday.-Woke at 7 a.m., washed my wings, and played chasing, annoyed old grandpa while sleeping and was nearly hurt. Tuesday.-Sat on a man's nose, and was blown off when he snored; found some lovely jam and ate a bit. Wednesday.-Saw a picture of some sugar-thought it was real, found it was not. Nearly got drowned in some milk. Thursday.-Spider invited me to have a look at his pantry; said "No." Friday.-Walked into an oven, found it too hot, boy tried to kill me with a pop-gun and a cork. Saturday.-Flew into an old man's mouth which had been left open when he went to sleep, found it too dark, so came out. Sunday.-Trimmed my whiskers, went to church, but slept most of the time. • ALISON KYLE (age 9).

COMING OFF THE HOUSE ROLL

Oh, saddest of all at St. Margaret's, A fate we know too well, Is when marks are lost for our Houses, That tales of naughtiness tell. With faces downcast and despondent, We creep to the prefect's room, And tell them with fear and trembling What's wrong-then await our doom. Perhaps it's a job in the Lab., 'Mid odours varied and strong, Oh, how we lift hankies to noses, And wish we had never done wrong.

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WHAT THE MOON SAW

It was eight o'clock, and the moon had just risen from behind the purple mountains, sending her silvery rays down the mountain sides, and into the valley below. The stars were waiting for her as usual, twinkling impatiently. She looked down on the sleeping world, and into the valley far, far below her. The valley held, near the centre, a large and mirror-like lake. The moon could see her reflection plainly on the still water. On the fern-fringed sides of the lake, white balls of feathers could be seen, they were the swans sleeping. Amongst the weeds and mud at the bottom of the lake the trout were taking their rest. Only the fire-flies were left awake. In the distance she saw the gay lights of a city, and the towers and steeples standing out on the horizon. On the left was the sea, white with foam, but its waters were grey. Coming into the harbour was a light from a small fishing boat. From the valley could be heard faintly a "tu-whit-tu whoo" from an old owl, and the noise of the rushing waters of a brook, gurgling down the mountain side, mingled with the sweet song of a nightingale. The dew had been falling lightly, so that the bush and undergrowth had been made damp. In the air a thin mist hung, making the earth and its stillness seem like a dream world. The moon looked and felt very happy, as she smiled kindly on the peaceful scene. Y. WATSON. MUSIC

Our modern music has evolved from a very crude type of music used in far-off days by our primitive ancestors. To this day natives use rhythmic noises for the accompaniment of bodily movements. They use simple instruments, which have been used in their tribes for generations. In the same way our ancestors used simple instruments to accompany their dances and singing, while we to-day dance to the accompaniment of a modern orchestra. So music seems to be a necessary element in the life of man. I am sure that the great composers, Beethoven, Schubert, Bach, and many others did not realise the tremendous amount of pleasure they would give to millions of people when they wrote their wonderful compositions. They merely wrote to express what they felt, and now a great pianist may choose a composition suited to his mood and transmit his feelings to a large audience.

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Music has the power to make us imagine scenes. For example, it is quite easy to imagine the excitement and confusion going on when one hears the "Burning of Rome," and somehow whenever I hear Mendlessohn's "On Wings of Song" I always see a quiet, peaceful little river, deep and cool, with tall trees hanging over to touch the water. Music was meant to be in man's life, for there is music in the sighing of the wind in the trees, music in the song of the birds, music in the rushing of a river or the rippling of a stream, and why must people, instead of listening to really beautiful music, be so keen on the frightful compositions or some of the modern composers. Half of it is not music at all, just a series of noises: yet some people call it wonderful. The old idea that if a child practised his five-finger exercises rigorously enough he would be sure to become a great pianist has long since been exploded. Certainly the child may play in a set, mechanical fashion, but he will never be a really great player unless he is musical, unless he can feel the message and the idea of the music, and is able to express in his own way his interpretation of the subj ect. But the idea that "music is only for the musician" is also rubbish-music is for everyone; for even if one is unfortunate enough not to be able to play or sing at all one can always listen. What a dull place the world would be without music. Many a poor worried soul has been cheered by hearing a good musical recital. Many a sad person has been cheered by the singing of a gay song, and many a happy singer has brightened others by an infectious rendering of a cheerful song. Take the War, for instance, how those songs that girls in music halls sang "caught on" with the troops, and were the means of helping to keep them smiling and cheerful under the most appalling conditions. Music is the best of all the arts; it cheers us, it helps us to see the beauty of life, and it helps us on our way. A. PARR.

KOWHAIHOUSENOTES Term I. We were very pleased to welcome back our last year's captain, Jocelyn Freeman. We possess three Prefects, including our Head Prefect, but in spite of this we have not managed to gain the Bates Cup for our bracket.

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We welcomed ten new girls this year-M. Gowenlock, J. Hughes, E. Jordan, P. Hennigan, M. Edwards, B. Lawrence, M. Richardson, M. Morgan, R. McClea, A. Cogan. This term B. Fraser and C. Fraser left us, and also T. Radley, but Tui returned in the third term. One girl is in the Honours Gym., and two received red drill stripes and four girls blue ones. We had five red work bars and four blue ones. Term II. This term we felt extremely pleased with ourselves, as we won the Hockey competition and also the Senior Netball. Our Juniors did very well in reaching the finals of the Junior Netball competition. Norah Freeman represented the School in the League of Nations speech contest, in which she came first equal with the Avonside Girls' High School representative. She also took the leading part in a play performed for the League of Nations. This year we had three girls in the "A" Net ball team, but one has not been able to play this season. We congratulate A. Buchanan on winning her netball colours. Also three of our girls were in the "A" Hockey team. Three girls received red work-bars, and seven girls blue work bars, also three girls were awarded red stripes and three girls blue stripes. Term III. We did not do as well as we hoped at the Sports, but we managed to come second in the Junior and third in the Senior House Cup, and third in both House relays. We have three girls in the "A" Tennis team. We still have no't played the House tennis competition, but we hope to do well in it.

THE POUND. You open the door And the hinges go-squeak. It is dark in the pound, And the floor boards creek; And it's all full of odours Of floor-cloths and paint And the muddle that's in there-it

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There are stockings and racquets And brushes and sacks, And buckets and blazersAn old pair of slacks. There's a funny old basket That's been there for years, And pirate's big ear-rings, and fierce looking spears. There are cases, umbrellas And badges and gloves And all sorts of rubbish That nobody loves. For though girls are so nice And their brains seem quite sound Yet as long as they're school-girls, there'll still be a pound. -N. Freeman. LAZINESS. I'm sitting on the fire-escape, Lazing in the sun, I'm not too keen on working, But more inclined for fun. There's a pile of books beside me And heaps of work to do, But the very thought of working Makes my mind and outlook blue. The courts outside look tempting And the racquets near at hand, But that and jumping hurdles For many hours are banned. There are books of trigonometry And French and Latin too, And enormous books with sums in I'd simply hate to do. There are Latin verbs to masterI'm afraid I can't do that, But if I stay much longer I'll surely run to fat!

ButSoon it will all be over, The Matric. that we so hate, And then I'll ne'er do any work: I'll sit and vegetate. -J. Freeman.

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WHO IS CYNTHIA? (With apologies to Shakespeare.) Who is Cynthia? What is she? That Miss King loves her dearly? Made of tins and boards is she Her wheels are pram-wheels really. Once there was Elizabeth Who inspired some to verse, But poor Eliza's gone-and now There's Cynthia-she's worse. She simply laughs at "Stop" and Go," And policemen big and small; Mere details such as trams and trains Don't worry her at all. Now to Cynthia let us sing, For Cynthia is excelling, Her bonnet seems more green ·each day, Elastic sides more swelling. -N. Freeman.

MATIPO HOUSENOTES Term I. As Kata Uru left last year we were pleased to welcome Kathlene Larcomb as Captain of our House, and we congratulate her and Jocelyn Gale on passing their matriculation examination last year. At the beginning of the term we welcomed our new girls :-Dorothy Talbot, Irene Dunne, Margaret Hatherley, Audrey McNish, June Baird and Ola Willis; and congratulated Kathlene Larcomb on being made a prefect, and Mavis Maddren and Jean Hatherley on being made sub-prefects. This term the most important event was the Swimming Sports-we were very successful this year as the senior champion, Joan Williamson, is in our house; and our relay team won the Interhouse Relay. At the end of the term seven girls gained red drill stripes, and six girls blue ones, while five girls earned red work bars and three girls blue ones. Term II. At the beginning of the term we welcomed one new girl, Elizabeth Martin. During this term there were the Inter-

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house netball and hockey matches; in the netball we were not successful; however our hockey team managed to get into the finals but were beaten by Kowhai in a very exciting match. At the end of the term we were very thrilled because Jean Hatherley won her netball colours. Red drill stripes were won by seven girls, and five girls won blue ones; while four girls earned red work bars and six girls blue ones; and then after a very strenuous term we were rewarded for our efforts by winning the precious Bates Cup. Term III. We were very pleased to welcome back Cecily Collier who had been away since the beginning of the year; but we are sorry that Dorothy Talbot is away on sick leave. In the sports we came second in the Senior House Cup and third in the Junior one, while both our Senior and Junior relay teams won the interhouse relays ; also many of our girls were placed in the various events. During the term Jean Hatherley was made a member of the Honours Gym., and we wish to congratulate her on her success. As yet the interhouse tennis matches have not been played, but we are hoping, like everyone else, to carry off the cups, and of course the Bates Cup, too. In conclusion we wish Mavis Maddren and Jean Hatherley the best of luck in their coming examinations. CANTERBURY SEEN FROM THE PORT HILLS. Bare, low, tawny hills With snowclad heights beyond. And the air is sweet with spring, But when will the earth respond?

Plains that roll for miles, Dusty and golden pale. Like a stirless sea of waves Unbroken by ship or sail. No clouds in the blue, no stir Save the sound of the breeze on the grass, And the tui's note, and the call Of the windborne gulls that pass. Bare, low, tawny hills With the snowclad heights beyond, And the air is sweet with spring, But when will the earth respond? -Joan Williamson.

TENNIS "A" TEAM. J. Edbrooke, A. Crnmpton, A. Buchanan, M. McDonald. M. Norris, J. Freeman. H. Wright,

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HOCKEY "A" TEAM. M. Young, N. Jarman, A. Parr. Standing: D. Han·is, S. Jarman, H. Wright. Sitting: A. McKillop, M. McDonald, J. Williamson, Sitting on ground: F. Purdie, J. Edbrooke.

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WRITING FOR THE MAGAZINE.

Said Mrs Young to us one day, "There's just one thing I want to say Which is, This year the magazine Must be the best there's ever been, And so each one of you must try To make the standard really high." So I sat down with pen and ink And tried and tried and tried to think What I could write about. But oh! It was so hard and tired me so. The Sports? The Jubilee? The Dance? I don't think those would have a chance. A Fairy or a Ghostly tale? Or else a vessel in a gale? But no! For those I cannot write, Although I try with all my might To get ideas into my head, They seem to fly away instead And so the magazine you see Will have nothing done by me. -B. Wales. THE STORY OF THE GREAT BELL OF PEKIN.

This is the story of the Great Bell of Pekin, to which Miss 1vioncrieff referred in one of her lectures on China. Once upon a time, an emperor ruled in China, whose name was Young-Lo. During his reign, the capital city was moved from N anking to Pekin. Many fine buildings were being constructed in the latter city, among which was a bell-tower, so Young-Lo said, "I must have a bell made to go inside that tower, and it must be such that it can be heard all over the city." . A mandarin, Kuan-Yu, was chosen to build this bell, for he was considered a very good craftsman. Immediately he set to work to find the best workmen he possibly could, who were skilled in the art of moulding. They spent many weeks of hard labour in preparing the mould, and collecting the very best metals in the land. At last the mould was completed. The Emperor and all his court assembled to watch the metal being poured into the huge mould, but alas for KuanYu ! The mould cracked, and the bell was spoilt. Needless to say, the Emperor was exceedingly angry, but he gave the poor mandarin a second chance. So Kuan-Yu set to

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work to prepare a second mould, which he very soon completed. This time a great number of people assembled to see the pouring of the metal. While this was being done, not a word was spoken. The mould did not crack, however ,but when the metal was cold enough to be taken from it, Kuan-Yu found it pierced all over with small holes, thus giving it the appearance of a honeycomb. The Emperor, on hearing this, sent for Kuan-Yu to be brought to the court. He came forward trembling in every limb. "One more chance will I give you," said the Emperor. "This time, if you fail, your head will be cut off. No mercy will be shown you!" The poor man, sad at heart, looked in all the books he could find about the casting of bells. Sadly he told his daughter what was to happen if again he failed. Now Ko-ai, his daughter, was very beautiful, but above all, she loved her father almost more than life itself; so she went secretly to a magician who lived in a cave on the hillside. He read for a while in his ancient books, then he said, "The Great Bell can only be made aright when the blood of a good maiden is added to the metals in the mould. So it is written!" She returned home, feeling quite ill. Her father was busy preparing the third mould. "Nothing must go wrong this time, my daughter," he said. "No, honourable father, nothing must go wrong; this time the bell will be perfect." As she said these words, she looked sorrowful. A still greater crowd assembled to see the casting of the metal for the third time. As the molten metal was flowing into the mould, a cry burst from the crowd, for Ko-ai had flung herself, with a cry of "Father!" into the boiling, hissing metal. Her father tried to save her, but only succeeded in pulling off her little shoe. After a while, the Eroweror ordered that the mould should be removed. The bell was as perfect as it could possibly be. But the strange thing was, that when it was hung in the tower, each time it was struck, a low, soft sigh was heard-"Hsieh ! Hsieh!" (This is the Chinese for "shoe.") "Listen!" whispered someone. "Poor Ko-ai is calling for her shoe!" And from that day to this, when the great bell of Pekin strikes, one can hear little Ko-ai calling for her shoe! M. BROADHEAD.

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WITH APOLOGIES TO J. R. LOWELL Into St. Margaret's, full of such glee, Dashing and darting, t' avoid the Head Pre, Into the cloakroom, a race against time, "Change your shoes, please, and get into line." Into the classroom, midst hullaballoo, Almost as bad as the big Auckland zoo. Into the corridor, rushing downstairs, Into the drill-hall, ready for prayers. Once prayers are over, never a rest, School has begun, we must all do our best. P. GALE.

THE MOON Slowly, through the starlit sky The Lady Moon is passing by, Enveloped in a cloak of mist Of gold and palest amethyst, About her, in a little shroud Clings her gown of pearly cloud, And in her silvery hair is twined A moonbeam of the brightest kind. Her dainty feet are hid from view By sandals made of evening dew, And round her throat in golden sheen A band of glimmering stars is seen. While with her lovely glittering eye, She watches o'er both earth and sky, And not till dawn is coming fast Does she put out her lamp at last. JANE COLLIER.

WHY DOES IT RAIN? A good little fairy fl.ew up in 'the air To see what to do with the rain clouds there "To make the rain stop and some bright sunshine bring. "It's really," said she, "a most difficult thing, I have tried many plans, but I know they won't do, Won't somebody help me to make the sky blue?" M. TAYLOR (age 12).

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THE VISIT OF AN ELIZABETHAN SAILOR TO CHRISTCHURCH

Years ago, in the days of Queen Elizabeth, an English sailor, Sir Edward Grey, and his crew sailed westward in search of new lands. They arrived at a beautiful island, and planned to stay there for some time. One day, as Sir Edward was walking along the beach, he heard a voice behind him. He turned round and saw a strange old man looking at him. "What do you wish for most?" asked the old man, "for I am a wishing fairy, and knowing you to be a good and upright man, I shall grant you one wish." Sir Edward replied, after some thought, "I wish that I and my crew might fall into an enchanted sleep and not wake until two hundred and sixty years have passed away." "It shall be so," said the old man, and vanished. The next day Sir Edward and his crew found an underground cave. Sir Edward had forgotten all about his wish, and so, when he saw eleven beds in the cave, he was very surprised. Suddenly a feeling of inexpressible weariness came over them all. Each of the eleven dropped down on a bed and fell fast asleep. When they awoke, over four and a half centuries had passed away, but they still felt the same as they had before they had fallen asleep, and in fact, they all thought that they had only slept for a few hours. They rubbed their eyes, and after a little fuss, set out for their boat. They found it just where they had left it, and were glad, as the captain expressed it, that no spying Spanish galleon had discovered it. They set sail, and after two years of hard sailing arrived at Lyttelton Harbour, New Zealand. The man at the helm suddenly became alert, and stared very hard at something in front of him. Then he turned round and cried, "What is that strange looking thing in front of us?" The captain and crew hurried forward to investigate. "It must be some new kind of ship," the captain decided at last, "it does not use sails at all, and it has enormous funnels, out of which nasty black smoke pours thickly. It is very strange indeed." They rounded a bend and saw the harbour ahead of them.

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"There are some more of the strange ships," observed one of the crew. It seemed that the harbour was full of them. "Our Gracious Queen has advanced very much in the way of ships," said the captain. They cast anchor, and prepared to disembark. They noticed with much disapproval that quite a crowd of people had gathered to watch them. They were queer people, dressed in queerer clothes. Why! there was not a bright colour among the men. They did not wear doublets or have ruffles or puffed sleeves, and what was worse, they did wear long baggy trousers. The women, too, were dres_sed in strange clothes. They wore tight-fitting short dresses which appeared very ugly to the old-fashioned Elizabethan sailors. "And why was the crowd staring at them in that way?" they wondered, "what could be the matter with them?" "I guess it's because our clothes are different from theirs," remarked the little cabin boy. They disembarked, and the captain asked a man who seemed to be a policeman where they were. The man seemed very surprised at the sight of the captain and his crew, but replied honestly, and showed them a place where they could buy tickets and thus reach the town of Christchurch. Then the train came whizzing into the station, with a roar of its whistle and a screeching of its brakes. All the men started, and stopped looking at each other with terror in their eyes. "What is it?" they asked, "is it a black demon that has come to haunt us?" "Oh, no!" exclaimed the policeman, "that is only a train. You don't mean to tell me you have never seen a train before? You have not? Then I had better go to town with you, where, no doubt, you will have several other surprises." They boarded the train, and on the way they begged the policeman to tell them all about the city and its ways. Privately the policeman thought there was something the matter with them all, but he said nothing. They seemed to be in earnest, but he told them plainly that they would have to buy some new clothes. "You can't possibly wear those things about town," he said emphatically. When they came out of the train, they were met by staring, inquisitive eyes, and heard one man remark audibly, "He looks like Sir Walter Raleigh himself." The policeman guided them out of the station. In the street they were simply dazed. Sir Edmund felt like a very small boy among a crowd of giants. Queer iron things

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rattled past him with a noise like thunder, silent things with two wheels, whirled past and round him. Large, beautifully painted and polished things, with leather seats and fashionable ladies inside them, dashed past him, and loud noises seemed to come from all directions. So great was the noise that he put his hands over his ears. "What are these things?" he asked the policeman faintly. "Those," said the policeman, "are tram-cars, bicycles, motor-cars, and horns !" Then Sir Edward and his men were pushed into one of those iron things which made such a noise, and set off for the middle of the town. Sir Edward, on the way, heard another remark, made by a young lady who spoke rather too loudly. "They must be advertising some picture," she said. All Sir Edward's dignity was lost for the moment as he turned on the speaker. "We are nothing of the kind," he said hotly, "though why a picture should be advertised I certainly don't know. At home we just paint our pictures and sell them without any advertising." The young lady, however, only smiled sympathetically at him. When the square was reached they were bundled out of the tram, and guided across to a hotel. The man at the door gaped at them, and was able with difficulty to control his features after a few moments. He then turned round and led the way to a set of apartments.· "They're acting in some play, I suppose," they heard him mutter, as he went downstairs. Sir Edward called a meeting in his room. When they were all assembled, he put the matter clearly before them. "We cannot live in this city with these clothes," he said, "we must buy some new ones instantly." They then discussed other matters as well as that. Suddenly one of them said, "I wonder what year this is?" which question caused the captain to think of his wish on the island. Then they heard a voice which made them all look round, and who should be standing in the middle of the room but the wishing fairy. "It is the year 1935 A.D." he said, gravely, "not 1675. In the bottom of each of the chests of drawers which are in your bedrooms, you will find the various clothes that you need. With this he vanished. So the Queen was dead ! And many other kings and queens, too, probably. It was a shock to the sailors. They

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knew now why everyone had stared at them, and why the remarks had been made, too. However, they decided to dismiss these thoughts from their minds and dress for dinner. "We always used to at home," remarked one of them. Dinner was very strange, for not one of them knew how to use a knife, fork, or spoon. In fact one tried to eat his vegetables with his pudding spoon! They were all glad when it was over, and retired at once to their bedrooms. In the middle of the night, Sir Edward heard someone talking very loudly. The person, whoever he was, had just said, "Good-night, everybody." Sir Edward immediately thought it was somebody meeting the others of the crew in the cabin boy's room without his permission. So he rose and went to Philip's room. To his amazement he only saw Philip with a large machine of some kind in front of him. "Look, Captain," he said excitedly, "this is what is called a wireless. I asked the steward how it worked, and he showed me. The man whom you have just heard was speaking from London!" The next day they tried to buy some cigars at a shop, but the shopkeeper handed back their money to them with a laughing, "You can't take me in that way." The cabin boy asked his friend the steward what was the matter with the money, and the steward told him that it was too ancient, but that if he went to an old coin shop he might be able to exchange the old money for modern. There were so many strange things about them that they were bewildered and half-dazed. Sir Edward was inclined to wish that his wish on the island had not come true. That night the wishing fairy again presented himself. "Have you had enough yet?" he asked. "A little too much, I think," replied Captain Gray. That night they vanished completely off the earth and were never seen again, but, it is said, that sometimes when the moon is half-full, that the shadow of a ship can be seen in the harbour, with a tall shadowy man standing at the helm, with a spy-glass in his hand, dressed in Elizabethan clothes. J. COLLIER.

RATA HOUSENOTES Term I. At the beginning of the year we chose our new House captain, Joyce Harris, and we congratulate her on being made a Sub-Prefect. We welcome the five new Ratas, Barbara Cotter, Ruth and Rachel Delahunty, Yvonne Lock, and Margaret Elder. At the end of the term we were sorry

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to lose Patty Cameron-Smith and Dorothy Grose. Several members of Rata did very well in the swimming sports, and we managed to come second in House points. This term eleven girls won drill stripes, three red and eight blue. There were also eleven girls with work bars, four red and seven blue bars. Term II. This term there was one new girl, Winsome Colville, and we welcome her into Rata House. In the House matches our juniors did very well, and won the final of the netball against Kowhai. The Seniors also reached the finals, but lost to Kowhai this time. At mark reading one girl received a red work bar, five girls blue bars, two girls red stripes, and five girls blue ones. Term III. We had one new girl, Margery Harris, who came up from the kindergarten. This term we have a beautiful new cup on our bracket, won for Senior House points at the sports. It was presented by Mr Harris, and we are very proud to be the first to win it. Several Ratas are sitting for exams. at the end of this term, and we wish them the very best of luck. THE FAIRIES The fairies played upon the hills Touching all the flowery frills, They tip-toed to the sleeping flowers, And near their petals chimed the hours. Then off they flew to fairyland, And drifted then to slumber land. Then came the Queen on silver beams And filled the fairies' heads with dreams. M. ELDER (11 years). THE SCARECROW Of all inartistic things the scarecrow is the worst. He stands as stiff as armour, with a few old rags hanging loosely by his side. On his shapeless head there is an old hat. In the winter the scarecrow is sometimes covered with a mantle of glistening snow. He remams like this for quite a while, and then the wind comes. It blows the scarecrow backwards and forwards, and whistles through his rags until all the snow has disappeared.

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When night wraps its curtain of darkness round the world, the scarecrow must feel very lonely, but perhaps the stars comfort him. Then Jack Frost comes, and he feels very proud because the moon and the stars cannot melt the frost. In the morning, when the sun has risen, the scarecrow looks like a huge glistening jewel. Then spring comes. The scarecrow seems to renew his life, and, as Walter De La Mare says, "Some rapture in his rags awakes." For then he can see that the birds don't come and see the newly-planted seeds. Slowly the seeds begin to send up shoots, and slowly they turn their colour until it is quite golden. Then the scarecrow is very happy as he watches his master looking after the crops. Then he thinks: "My unflinching watch hath sealed, For harvest once again." M. ELDER (11 years).

THE DEAD TREE High on a hill Stiff arms outspread, Lonely and still, A tree stands-dead. Comes a soft breeze, Eager to play, Full of remembr'nce Of yesterday. Musing, she kisses His limbs, passing by, But the tree has forgotten To sough and to sigh. Comes a bleak storm cloud, Laden with rain, It spreads desolation O'er hill and o'er plain. Swiftly it rushes, The tree's all alone, But it now has forgotten To creak and to moan. A. McKILLOP.

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RIMUHOUSENOTES

Term I. We returned to School to find only one Prefect in the House, M. Norris, who was head of Rimu last year. M. Ager, M. Pickering, and P. Lee were appointed the committee. We welcomed the following new girls :-Mary Ager, Joyce Hatch, Margaret Feron, Priscilla Taylor, Hester Graham, Frances Feron, Faith Rodd, Prudence Mitchell and Helen Rodd. We congratulated those who passed the University Entrance and the School Certificate Examinations. The House did well in the swimming sports, J. Hatch winning the Intermediate Championship, M. Feron the Junior, P. Taylor being runner-up, and M. Morris runner-up in the Senior Championship. We also won the House swimming cup. At the end of the term we found we had won the Bates Cup. One girl won her honours gym. badge, four girls red stripes, and seven girls blue ones. Red work bars were awarded to five girls, and blue ones to five girls. Term II. We began the term with great intentions of winning the Bates Cup again, but the first term's success seemed to much for the House. In the Inter-House netball and hockey we had no success, as we have few girls in the A teams. The "A" Netball, the "A" Hockey, and the Honours Gym. were represented by only one of our girls in each case. Four girls won red work bars, and five blue bars; three red stripes and four girls blue. Term III. The great event this term was the Sports. Joan Cham .. berlain was Junior champion, with Margaret Young third. Through the efforts of these two, combined with younger athletes, we managed to win the Junior House cup. We were second in the Junior House Relay. There is still the Inter-House Tennis before us, but with only one team girl we have very little hope of success.

THE ORANGES

One sunny day twenty-five oranges fell into a disused well. Five people went past, each at a different time, Mrs Jones went by first, at two o'clock. "Ah," she said, to herself, "I'll get those oranges," and she walked away.

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Next came Ching-chong, the Chinese boy, speaking in broken English, "Plentee nicee oranges," he said, "Me comee back to-night," and he too walked away. Then along came Bill, the butcher's boy. "Y'm those look nice," he said, "I'll get them to-night," and he ran away. Sally Brown came along next, crying because she wanted some fruit, and her mother could not afford any. She looked at the oranges, and cried out in delight, and ran to tell her mother. Then along came Peg-Leg-Pete, the pirate, grumbling because he couldn't find the treasure for which he was looking. When he espied the. oranges he went away to his ship to fetch a ladder. Five o'clock came. Out came Mrs Jones. Her plan was to bring a hay fork and stick it into them. But she did not succeed. Then along came Bill with a butterfly net, for he was going to fish them up. He tried and tried, but the bottom of the net fell out, and he was furious. Meanwhile Mrs Jones was sitting on the handle of her rake, but it broke, and she fell into the drain. "Ha-Ha," laughed Bill, and Mrs Jones chased him. Peg-Leg-Pete came next, with a ladder, and he succeeded in reaching half way down, when it broke, and he fell in. As it was too deep to climb out he stayed there. Then along came Sally Brown, to see if she could reach the oranges, but when she saw Pete she laughed. Then along came Ching-chong with a basket and a rope, but when he saw Pete he laughed too, and said, "My word that is wellee funnee," and he called to Mrs Brown, Billy, and Sally, and he told Pete to fill the basket with oranges, and this Pete did, and they threw a longer rope to him and pulled him out. They shared the oranges, told tales, and sang till a policeman ordered them to go home. P. MITCHELL (age 9). THE RIVER Past the weeping willow tree, Over dales and hills and lea, That's the way I go. People pass me day by day, Some are sad but most are gay, I wonder where they go? SUZANNE MACLEAN (age 11).

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BOARDERS' NOTES Valete: Rose Hutton, Nancy Mackenzie, Nancy Chamberlain, Portia Saville, Shirley Saville, Janet Chapman, Jean Christiansen, Norma Jarman. Salvete: Mary Ager, Marie Edwards, Frances Gardner, Hester Graham, Yvonne Lock, Margaret Elder, Bonnie Pritchett, Peggy McIntyre, Dorothy Talbot, Rimua McClea, Miss Coote, Miss Mace (students). This year we returned to find ten new girls, three of them being weekly boarders. Mona McDonald (Head) and Betty Purchas were appointed Prefects, and Mildred Gilchrist and June Edbroo'ke orderlies, while Eva Hutton and N eroli Jarman were made intermediate orderlies. Half way through the term Mary Ager was made a Prefect. We enjoyed as much as ever our Saturdays, which were spent in delightful picnics to Corsair Bay and Diamon.cJ. Harbour, and in tramps on the hills. On March 2nd the Jubilee Garden Party was held in our grounds, and we were all very busy that morning getting the place in order for the visitors. We were very fortunate this term in having no illnesses such as we had in the first term last year. Term II. This term we welcomed one new girl, Margery Gowanlock. We spent several of our Saturdays this term barracking for the Pukaki Hockey Team (in which N eroli Jarman was playing), and many of them in delightful tramps on the hills. One Friday night we went to the picture "The Liv·es of a Bengal Lancer," which we all enjoyed very much. Saturday evenings were spent in playing games in the Senior sitting-room. Term III. This term, despite the rain, which prevented some of our picnics, we had lots of fun. We were very fortunate in having two exeats-Labour week-end and Show week-end; and we have been invited out by Mrs Warren and Mrs Parr. One Saturday we walked over to Governor's Bay. As the cook was away three of the cooking girls were put in charge of the making of the jam tarts, which we always have at our picnics. They were in the oven by 9.15, but they would not cook, and, sad to say, it was 10.45 before they were removed from the oven.

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We wish to thank the Bishop, the Dean, and Canon Parr for taking services in the chapel during the year. We have two boarders sitting for Matriculation, and we wish them the best of luck, and we hope that everyone will have a very good holiday and return ready for work.

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D.S.0.-Don't Stand On. A.D.C.-Adecong. The Patron Saint of England is St. Gorge. Who is Bobby Jones ?-A dead sailor, the first policeman, a common little boy. The name of a camel with one hump ?-a semi-camel. Who is Laval ?-Moisture that keeps your mouth moist. Who was Paderewski ?-The world's most famous dancer. What is meant by crossing the line?-Crossing the horizon. What is the Vatican ?-An instrument for cleaning carpets. Who went to search for the Golden Fleece?-The wool buyers. ,. Joan of Arc was the daughter of two French pheasants.

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ATHLETIC SPORTS This year the Sports were held at the Addington Show Grounds, on Tuesday, October 22nd. The weather was fine, and altogether the day was a most successful one. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs Julius presented the cups and Sports Record parchments. Results:Senior Champfonship Events 220 Yards-A. Parr 1, D. Harris 2, A. Buchanan and A. McKillop (equal) 3. Time, 30 1-5sec. High Jump-H. Thornton 1, M. Hewland 2, D. Harris 3. Height, 4ft. 2½in. Long Jump-M. Hewland 1, A. Parr 2, R. Reid 3. Distance, 15ft. 3in. (Record). 100 Yards-A. Parr 1, A. McKillop 2, M. Hewland 3. Time, 13sec. _ 100 Yards Hurdles-A. Parr and M. Hew land ( equal) 1, H. Wright 2. Time, 16 1-5sec. Throwing the Discus-M. Young 1, J. Freeman 2. N. Jarman 3. Distance, 77ft. lOin. (Record). Junior Championship Events. 220 Yards-J. Chamberlain 1, B. Wales 2, M. Young 3. Time, 28 1-5sec. (Record). Long Jump-G. de Thier 1, J. Chamberlain 2, M. Young 3. Distance, 15ft. l¼in. (Record). 100 Yards Hurdles-J. Chamberlain 1, B. Wales 2, M. Young 3. Time, 16sec. (Record). 100 tards-J. Chamberlain 1, B. Wales 2, M. Young 3. Time, 13sec. High Jump-J. Chamberlain and M. Young (equal) 1, J. Hughes 3. Height, 4ft. 3½in. (Record).

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Under 9 Events. 50 Yards-J. Perry 1, J. Cooke 2, G. Richards 3. Bunny Jump-J. Cooke 1, J. Perry 2, R. Gardner 3. Sack Race-J. Cooke 1, H. Sincock 2, W. Morgan 3. Non-Championship Events (Open). Hop, Step and Jump-B. Purchas 1, A. Buchanan 2, M. Maddren 3. Distance, 29ft. 1 in. Hockey Dribbling-S. Jarman 1, M. McDonald 2, D. Harris 3. Three-Legged-A. Crompton and M. Gillies 1, E. Moore and P. Lee 2, B. Freeman and A. Buchanan 3. 150 Yards-E. Cumming 1, H. Wright 2, P. Stringer 3. Time, 20 1-5sec. Other Events. Sack Race, under 14-R. Thomas 1, B. Stacey 2, P. Gale 3. Colour-matching, 4 to 7 years-W. Morgan 1, L. Hunt 2. Three-Legged, under 14-J. Anderson and A. Armitage 1, T. Harris and R. Traegar 2, D. Hughes and B. Lawrence 3. Sack Race, under 12-F. Feron 1, J. Harris 2, R. Harris 3. 30 Yards, 4 to 7 years-W. Morgan 1, J. Brownlee 2, M. Fisher 3. Tiny Tots, 4ft.-R. Gardner 1, M. Fisher 2. Obstacle Race, under 13-B. Stacey 1, J. Anderson 2, J. Harris 3. Little Visitors' Race-E. Champion 1. Students' Race-Miss Dickey 1, Miss Blank 2, Miss Andrews 3. School Handicap-J. Chamberlain 1, B. Wales 2, A. Parr 3. Old Girls' Race-M. Saunders 1, D. Green 2, D. Dickey 3. Cups. Under 9-Cranmer House Cup-J. Cooke. Under 11-Cameron-Smith Cup-J. Harris, J. Bullen, R. Adams. Under 13-Grace Cup-M. Fenner. Under 15-Sandston Cup-J. Chamberlain. Senior-Rankin Cup-A. Parr. House Relay, Junior-Rima Fraer Cup-Matipo. House Relay, Senior-Cullwick Cup-Matipo. Junior House Cup-Rimu. Senior House Cup-A. R. Harris Cup-Rata.

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HONOURS GYMNASIUM

The Honours Gymnasium this year consists of:-J. Freeman, M. Norris, J. Williamson, H. Wright, and J. Hatherley, who joined in the third term. Last term, on Parents' Day, a short display was given, in which D. Harris took part. It was very disappointing that J. Freeman had hurt her back, and M. Norris her knee, and were unable to take part in it. However, the display was a great success. THE SWIMMING SPOR'fS

As the first of the Jubilee celebrations the Swimming Sports were held on Friday, March 1st, at the St. Albans baths. The afternoon was warm and sunny, and so there was a large gathering of parents, friends, and Old Girls. There was keen competition in all the events, which were concluded with novelty diving by the physical training students. One of these, especially called the St. Margaret's Handicap, caused a lot of amusement. The students one after another jumped from the high dive, taking quick running steps in the air-but it wasn't a fair race because the first one couldn't help coming first. The results were as follows:Senior Championship-Joan Williamson, 10½ points ; runer-up, Mary Norris, 6 points. Intermediate Championship-Joyce Hatch, 8 points; runner-up, Dulcie Harris, 6 points. Junior Championship-Margaret Feron, 11 points; Priscilla Taylor, 7 points. House Cup-Rimu. Inter-House Relay-Matipo. Senior Events. One Length-J. Williamson 1, E. Moore 2, J. Freeman 3. Breaststroke (style)-J. Williamson 1, J. Harris 2, M. Norris 3. Dive-M. Norris 1, A. McKillop 2, J. Williamson and J. Harris (equal) 3. Intermediate Events. One Length-J. Hatch 1, D. Harcourt 2, M. Young 3. Breaststroke (style)-H. Thornton 1, M. Young 2, D. Harris 3. Dive-D. Harris 1, J. Hatch 2, N. Best and H. Thornton (equal) 3.

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Junior Events. One Length-M. Feron 1, I. Dunne 2, P. Taylor 3. Dive-P. Taylor 1, M. Feron 2, F. Feron and D. Hughes (equal) 3. Neat Jump-F. Feron 1, M. Feron 2, P. Taylor 3. One Length Handicap, under 12-R. Harris 1, J. Harris and P. Taylor (equal) 2. Non-Championship Events. Fourth Method of Rescue Race-D. Harris and T. Radley 1, J. Hatch and E. Moore 2, M. Young and A. Parr 3. Plate Diving-M. Norris 1, R. Delahunty, M. Feron, and H. Wanty (equal) 3. Beginners' Events. Width, under 11-M. Wanty 1, G. Richards 2, A. McIntosh 3. Width, over 11-B. Foster 1, J. Anderson 2, N. Guthrie 3. Dive-R. Harris 1, J. Harris 2, P. Gale 3. Walk (non-swimmers)-P. Jamieson 1, A. Kyle 2, E. Sutherland 3. Kindergarten Race-C. Richardson 1, J. Cook 2, J. Jamieson. TENNIS The standard of play in all the teams this· year has been low, so that we have had no success in the InterSchool Tournaments. The girls lack steadiness and anticipation in their play, besides being very slow in their foot-work. However, net play has improved, especially amongst the younger players. At the end of last year colours were awarded to M. Norris (second year), and D. Dickey. Matches were played against the staff and the students which resulted in a win for the staff and a win for us respectively. We began playing a match against the clergy, but unfortunately we were stopped by rain. We were very sorry because we always look forward to a battle with the clergy. Arrangements were made to play Christ's College, but so fa we have not been able to find a suitable date. We wanted to challenge Amberley House, but were unable to find a free Saturday. In the third term the "A" team had to be altered, since M. Norris, the captain, was unable, through a knee injury, to play in matches.

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The teams were as follows :A Team. B Team. 1st Couple-H. Wright and 1st Couple-K. Larcomb and J. Edbrooke. M. Smail. 2nd Couple-M. McDonald 2nd Couple-J. Rowe and and J. Freeman. D. Welsford. Hatherley 3rd Couple-J. Williamson 3rd Couple-J. and B. Freeman. and M. Hewland. 4th Couple-A. Crompton 4th Couple-M. Field and and A. Buchanan. E. Moore. C Team. 1st Couple-M. Young and 3rd Couple-S. Jarman and J. Wills. M. Gowenlock. 2nd Couple-R. Wear and J. 4th Couple-D. Harcourt and Hewton. M. Pairman. HOCKEY

This year we entered three teams in the Junior Grade Competitions, and although we were not very successful in our matches, we had some good even games, which we thoroughly enjoyed. During the term we played the staff, the result being a win for the staff (2-1), and we also h::id a match, which resulted with a draw, against the Old Girls. Arrangements were made for a match against Rangiora, and we were very disappointed when the weather prevented us from playing. We were very pleased that so many girls played hockey this year, and hope that even more will play next year. A Team. Goalkeeper, J. Williamson; right back, S. Jarman; left back, J. Edbrooke; right half, A. McKillop; centre half, H. Wright; left half, F. Purdie; right wing, M. Young; right inner, A. Parr; centre forward, N. Jarman; left inner, M. McDonald ; left wing, D. Harris. B Team. Goalkeeper, H. Thornton; right back, M. Ager; left back, N. Vale; right half, J. Hewton; centre half, A. Wright; left half, J. Chamberlain; right wing, I. Dunne; right inner, M. Smail; centre forward, F. Gardner; left inner, B. Cotter; left wing, B. Wales. C Team. Goalkeeper, P. Talbot; right back, H. Kain; left back, M. Little; right half, D. Hughes; centre half, J. McPhail; left half, R. Delahunty; right wing, P. Taylor; right inner, F. Feron; centre forward, I. Pester; left inner, B. Stacey, J. Stacey; left wing, E. Cumming.

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The standard of the "A" team was on the whole good, but it was unfortunate that two of last year's "A" team, M. Norris and J. Freeman were unable to play owing to injuries to knee and back. The B and C teams were weak, but there are some promising young players amongst them. The statf match, in which the A team was, as usual, rearranged so as to be as weak as possible, resulted in a win for the staff after a very hot battle. Well-earned refreshments were served in the Sixth Form room. We played the students, defeating them. The match against the Old Girls resulted in a win for the Old Girls. This year we went to Amberley to play the annual match against Amberley House. We had a very enjoyable game, which we won after a struggle. Colours were awarded to Alison Buchanan and Jean Hatherley. The teams were as follows:A Team. B Team. Goal Shooter-N. Freeman. Goal Shooter-J. Hatch. Attack-M. Hewland. Attack-M. Hatherley. Centre Attack-M. Maddren. Centre Attack-J. Hughes. Centre-J. Hatherley. Centre-E. Moore. Centre Defence-N. Cameron- Centre Defence-M. KempSmith. thorne. Defence-J. Harris. Defence-A. Crompton. Goal Defence-A. Buchanan. Goal Defence-K. Larcomb. CTeam Goal Shooter-R. Stringer. Centre Defence-M. Gillies. Attack-J. Wills. Defence-P. Lee. Centre Attack-D. Harcourt. Goal Defence-R. Reid. Centre-U. Fisher.

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NEWS OF OLD STUDENTS OF PHYSICAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT Miss J. Baird, Games Mistress at Amberley Hom;;e. Miss J. Galvin, Relieving at Christchurch Technical College. Miss J. Brewer, at Columba College, Dunedin. Miss E. Turnbull, at Selwyn House, Christ-church 1935; appointed for 1936 at St. Bridget's, Bexhill, England.

THE JUNIOR BRANCH OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS UNION

This year we have ample reason to be proud of our connection with the Junior Branch of the League of Nations Union, for we were awarded first place at the speech contest, and our representatives at the Dramatic performance also distinguished themselves. In the first team our representative, Norah Freeman, spoke on the League of Nations as champion of the world's workers. It was an interesting speech, and was praised very highly by the judges of the contest. During the middle term six secondary schools united to produce three plays to do with the abolition of war. Two of our girls, Norah Freeman and Janet Rowe, played respectively Mrs Meldon and Hannah in "Progress," a stirring play by St. John Ervine, together with a representative of the Cathedral Grammar School.

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Our thanks are due to Mrs Beeby for producing the play, for without her untiring help we could not have been so successful. A few of our juniors took part in the pageant "Peace and War," which was held at Bishopscourt this term; it was indeed a novel experience for them, and we hear that they are eagerly awaiting the day when they will have the opportunity of representing their school in other organised contests. We look forward to next year and the years to come with high hopes, and trust that future generations will uphold the traditions that have grown up in the last two years in connection with the League of Nations Union. LECTURES AT CANTERBURY COLLEGE During the winter term twenty fortunate Seniors were given an opportunity to add to their already large ( ?) supply of grey matter, for the Philosophical Institute took the seniors from all our secondary schools under its learned wing, and for six consecutive Friday nights held lectures for us. Needless to say, they were greatly enjoyedespecially by the Prefects and Sub-Prefects, for the lectures gave them an excuse to have tea at School, and-but that's another story! THE DRAMA CLUB This year, owing to an increased number of girls in the Club, we were divided into two sections. Senio-r and Junior, under the supervision of Mrs Beeby and Miss Deniff respectively. During last term the Senior class produced two plays"Progress" and "Elizabeth Refuses"-which were produc,ed at the School concert at the end of the term. "Elizabeth Refuses" is a charming little play adapted for the stage from Jane Austin's "Pride and Prejudice." The cast was as follows :Elizabeth Bennet, Marion Smail; Mrs Bennet, Jocelyn Freeman; Mr Collins, Alison Parr; Lady Catherine, N oelene Vale ; Jane Bennet, Ailsa Crompton. "Progress was chosen chiefly because of its suitability as an anti-war play for the League of Nations Union's Concert. It is a dramatic one-act play strongly advocating peace. This year, for the first time, we combined with the Cathedral Grammar School in producing this play.

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Cast-Charlotte Meldon, Norah Freeman; Professor Corrie, Jack Logan; Hannah, Janet Rowe. The play was produced again at the School concert. The Junior Club read "The Girl from the Hall" during last term, but it was decided to leave the production of it until next year, as Miss Deniff is no longer able to take the Club. This term we are working on an amusing comedy called "Mrs Biddlecombe and the Furriners." We hope to produce it at the end of the term, at the handwork display. Cast-Mrs Biddlecombe, Norah Freeman; Mrs Montague, Ailsa Crompton; Mr Montague, Mary Norris; Mrs Green, Rona Wear; 1\1:rs Springwell, Alison Parr; Elsie, Marjory Field; Beattie, Janet Rowe. In conclusion we wish to thank Mrs Beeby and Miss Deniff for the time they have spared for our Club. ROWING CLUB This year the Rowing Club was resumed, and every Friday afternoon boat-loads of energetic rowers were to be seen winding up the river Avon, beneath the overhanging willows. This year a large family boat, Romulus, was specially favoured by rowers, and there was always a rush for it at the boatsheds. Occasionally the peaceful atmosphere of a quiet Friday afternoon was rent by bloodcurdling screams, due to the collision of three or four boats, or to boats going aground on a shingle bar. A very frequent mishap was the loss of an oar or the breaking of a rudder. We wish to thank the students for their helpful tuition, and we hope that they enjoyed it as much as we did. SCIENCE CLUB This year, instead of last year's Car Club, a new onethe Science Club-was formed, which Miss Hunter very generously consented to take. During the Club time we spent many interesting periods studying the lives of the very earliest $cientists, and Miss Hunter also told us all about radium, electricity, and the stars. On several days we visited the Museum and Canterbury College, and one night we went to see the stars from the College, but unfortunately the night was unsuitable, so we didn't see them through the telescope after all. In conclusion we should like to thank Miss Hunter again for giving up so much of her time for us.

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EXTRACT FROM CANON GALWEY'S LETTER

"I have accepted the position of chaplain of a Girls' Boarding 8chool near Taunton, in Somerset. It is a very beautiful spot, on the slopes of the Quantock Hills, facing the Bristol Channel, about halfway between Taunton and Minehead. It is a small school, and the work will be very light. We shall have a cottage in the grounds, which are ample-about 80 acres, some in woods. "The school building is a very beautiful one. It is a former Manor House of Lord St. Audries, and is wonderfully adapted for school purposes, with an immense hall and large rooms, many of them oak panelled. The girls are mostly of the professional classes. The principal is a Miss Townshend. There is a staff of six or eight. They expect about 50 or 60 boarders next year, and I think there are just a few day girls from the neighbourhood. I have undertaken the position for a year only, and I think it will be very interesting. There will probably be a fair amount of Sunday work available in neighbouring parishes. "The last chaplain, who was a retired missionary bishop from West Africa, used to do quite a lot of Sunday work in that way. There is quite a beautiful little school chapel, which is a converted conservatory, built of stone and glass, and quite appropriate. We start there about the middle of September." VISl'l' OF MR PERCY GRAINGER Mr Grainger kindly gave us three-quarters of an hour of enjoyment and interest in the musical world, while on his visit to Christchurch. He told us chiefly about the folk songs of England, comparing them with those of other countries, and he played many of them to us. It was astonishing to hear how alike are many of the folk songs of various countries. He told us how he had come across some of the folk songs-known to very few people,-while wandering in Great Britain and other parts of the world. He played us one folk song which he first heard a roadman or a bushman sing. Although Mr Grainger was born in Australia and had most of his musical training in Germany, he played us only one piece which had been inspired by the country of his birth. We sang "What shall we do with a drunken sailor," while Mr Grainger played a folk song which was not the same, but which was based on the same scale. All too soon the lecture came to an end, but we were thrilled to hear the composer of "The Country Gardens" play this popular and bright piece just before he left.

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SHAKESPEARIAN PLAYS. A large party from School went to see the "Merchant of Venice," played by the members of the Repertory Society. We jumped at the chance of seeing one of Shakespeare's plays, and were not at all disappointed with this performance. Mrs Haslam-whom we were especially keen to see because she took a Dramatic Club at School for two years-we thought made an ideal Portia, and Professor Shelley an excellent Shylock. We have been fortunate in seeing two Shakespearian plays this year, "Twelfth Night," and the "Merchant of Venice," and we hope that in future there will be more to see and enjoy. LIBRARY NOTES Our School library has grown considerably larger this year. Each term we have spent a large sum on books, and in consequence our shelves are becoming so crowded that we have had to increase the number of bookcases. We have begun a fresh catalogue, and all the books are catalogued as we get them. We hope next year to have a small library in each form-room, as well as the School library. Last year we joined a Junior Book Club in England; this year we have joined the Senior as well. We receive two books each month from England, which we greatly appreciate. During the second term a twelve volume Encyclopredia was added to our library, also the "Outline History of the World," and the "~ncyclopredia of Sports, Games, and Pastimes." We have now, in each form-room in the Upper School a good English, Latin, and French dictionary. Books added to the Fiction Library during the third term are :-"Miss Bishop," "A Lantern in her Hand," "A White Bird Flying" (Aldrich) ; "Martin Rattler" (Ballantyne); "The Tower of London," "Windsor Castle," "Old St. Paul's" (Ainsworth) ; "Just So Stories," "Rewards and Fairies" (Kipling) ; "Green Mansions" (Hudson) ; "The Road to Nowhere" (Walsh) ; "The Great White South" (Ponting); "The Cross of Peace" (P. Gibbs); "The Middle of the Road" (P. Gibbs); "Story of a Labrador Doctor" (Grenfell) ; "The Right Stuff" (Ian Hay) ; "Russian Tales" (Ransome); "Black Beauty" (Anna Sewell); "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (H. B. Stowe); "Pixie O'Shaughnessy," "More of Pixie" (Mrs Vaizey); "Jeremy" (Hugh Walpole); "Grimm's Fairy Tales"; "Path of the King" "Greenmantle"

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(Buchan); "Dog Crusoe" (Ballantyne); "Wind in the Willows" (Grahame); "Helen's Babies" (Habberton); "Wood Magic" (Jefferies); "The Little Duke," "Dove in Eagle's Nest" (C. M. Yonge) ; "Paddy the next best thing" (Page) ; "Anne of Green Gables," "Anne of the Island," "Anne's . House of Dreams" (Montgomery); "The Little Minister" (Barrie) ; "The Flying Carpet," "New Worlds to Conquer" (Halliburton); "Happy Go Lucky," "The Middle Watch" (Ian Hay) ; "From Powder Monkey to Admiral" (C. Kingston); "The Money Moon" (Farnol); "Uncle Remus" (J. C. Harris) ; "Owd Bob" (Bullivant) ; "Alice in Wonderland" "Alice in the Looking Glass" (Carroll); "Eliza for Common," ·'Penny Plain" (Douglas); "Brigadier Gerard," "Sherlock Holmes" (Conan Doyle) ; "Black Tulip," "Count of Monte Cristo," vols. I., II. (Dumas) ; "The Life of the Spider" (Fabre) ; "Peter Pan and Wendy" (Barrie) ; "The Sea Hawk" (Sabatini); "A Gentleman of France" (Stanley Weyman); "An Inland Voyage," "New Arabian Nights" (R. L. btevenson), "Precious Bane," "Gone Rustic" (Mary Webb); "Broome Stages" (Clemence Dane); "The Good Companions" (J. B. Priestley); "Sense and Sensibility" (Austen); "Letters" (Gertrude Bell); "From a College Window" (A. C. Benson) ; "Collected Poems" (Rupert Brooke) ; "Erewhon" (Samuel Butler); "Tell England" (Ernest Raymond) ; "Sea Devil" (Noel Thomas) ; "The Guests Arrive," "Volcano" (Cecil Roberts); "The Blue Castle" (Montgomery); "The Tangled Web" (Montgomery); "Enter a Murderer" (Ngaio Marsh).

OLD GIRLS' NOTES Old Girls this year have supported the Association very well indeed-perhaps the Jubilee has made our members more enthusiastic, but whatever the cause, it was most gratifying to the Committee responsible for the arrangements to have all our functions so well supported. Our first function this year was the welcome to "New Old Girls," that is, those who have just left School. The evening proved to be an excellent innovation and one which we hope will be repeated at the beginning of every year. The Committee entertained the new members at tea and later at a theatre party. Inter-Association Tennis. The annual match for the Storry Shield was played at Wilding Park in April and unfortunately Christ's College, who were our hosts this year, were unable to obtain grass courts. However the match proved as popular as ever, and everyone was pleased when Rangi Ruru won the Shield for the first time and created a record by

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winning the "possible" number of games-a wonderful achievement. Represented by Mrs Harmer Macdonald, Madeleine Pyne, Tui Thomas and Margaret Inwood, our team managed to com,e third. Bridge Party. In July, in conjunction with the Staff, we held a most successful Bridge !'arty in aid of the swimming bath. A novel touch was introduced by cakes, miniature replicas of a swimming bath, complete with a girl swimmer. Several members who were unable to attend sent generous donations, and altogether w emanaged to realise £20. St. Saviour's Fair. As this was the Silver ·Jubilee of the Orphanage a very special effort was being made for the annual St. Saviour's Fair. We were asked to hold the cake stall on the second day, 31st October-the stall holders were also asked to wear Old English dresses as the whole Art Gallery was to be transformed into an Elizabethan Village. Unfortunately the weather was not very kind to us that day and many were prevented both from bringing cakes for us and also from buying them. However we felt we had helped in a good cause, even though it was in only a small way. Old Girls' Race. The 8ports this year were held at the Show Grounds in ideal weather conditions and we were determined that our usual reputation for being late for this event was to live no longer. Accordingly the Old Girls' Race was run on time and there was a very good entry. Our sports captain had worked out a clever system of handicapping which proved successful, Mavis Saunders being the winner. The Sisters' Gift Fund. In a letter received from Sister Winifred she told us how very pleased they were with the gift and that with the money sent they had at last been able to enlarge a side Chapel by arranging an oak screen at the end-"everyone says what an improvement it is, and we have you all to thank for this." Re-union 1935. The Silver Jubilee seemed to have made our members "Old Girl Conscious"! There was a record attendance at the Annual Dinner, there being nearly eighty members present, while all the other functions were equally well attended. St. Margaret's Day this year coincided with Show Day, so we had our re-union on Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23. Evensong, Friday, November 22. Evensong was taken by Rev. A. K. Warren, and much to everyone's delight Archbishop Julius gave the address. General Meeting. At 7.30 p.m. we showed the moving film of the Jubilee celebrations and this caused much interest and, sometimes, amusement, especially the procession at the garden party of people representing the different decades of the School. Our thanks go to Jean Ballantyne for making this possible. The election of .officers was as follows: Patron, M'.rs C. L. Young; President, Mary Morten; Vice-presidents, Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mrs H. Garland and Miss Janet Storry; Honorary Treasurer, Jean Ballantyne; Honorary Secretary, Madeleine Pyne; Sports Captain,

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Isobel Wright; Committee, Mrs E. Archbold, Misses Joe Eddy, Marjorie Best, Gwen Rankin, Tui Thomas, Myrle Corrick and Audrey Sedgley. It was decided at the meeting to have three vice-presidents in future, and also limit the term of office of the President for two years. Mary Morten said how very sorry we were that Rose Reynolds had found it necessary, on account of her health, to resign her position as Honorary Secretary, which position she had held for many years. During her term of office the Association has grown tremendously and in no small measure is it due to Rose's efforts. We felt that the book which Mary presented to her waa only a very small token of our appreciation of the work which Rose has done. We wish her a speedy return to good health. We were also sorry to accept the resignation of Mrs E. Rich fr.om the Committee and Gwen Rankin as sports captain, but we still have her as a member of the Committee. We have also lost Dorothy Gerard from the Committee. Dorothy is now living in Wellington and early in the year Rita Berry was appointed to takei her place as a member of the Committee. Mrs Rich explained to those present at the meeting how M'.ary Morten had taken not only Mrs Cotterill's place as acting President but had also, since Rose Reynolds' resignatioin, done most of the secretarial work. Holy Communion, Saturday, November 23. Holy Communion was celebrated by Dean Julius, assisted by Mr Warren, the School Chaplain. After the service the communicants, numbering nearly 100, were the guests of the Association at breakfast. Tennis Match. In the afternoon the match against the present girls for the Betty Thomas Challenge Cup was played, resulting in a win for Afternoon tea, ices and soft drinks were us by 43 games t<>i30. • served to the guests, the tables looking particularly attractive with bowls of marigolds on the Association blue tablecloths. We were very pleased to have with us Mrs W!arren, representing St. Hilda's Old Girls. During the afternoon Jocelyn Freeman presented Rose Reynolds with a book from the School. The players were: Mrs Harmer Macdonald, Marjorie Sherris, Mrs D. Carl, Mavis Saunders, Dorothy Dickey, Isobel Wright, Norah Hoare, Betty Andrews, Thelma Stacey, Mary Morten, Rhona Rudkin, and Aileen Tho:m;pson. Annual Dinner. There was an excellent attendance at the Dinner which was held at the Hotel Federal. Our re-union concluded with a theatre party at the film "Naughty Marietta." Hockey and Net ball Matches. During the winter we played a netball match against the present girls, the players being Stephanie Holmes, Isobel Wright, Kathleen McNamara, Dorothy Dickey, Betty Andrews, Eleanor Everist and Dorothy Grose. In a hockey match against Rangi-Ruru Old Girls we had a fairly easy victory, whilst the match against the present girls resulted in a draw, 1 goal each. The hockey players were:

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Eleanor Everist, Isobel Wright, Lois Bradshaw, Margaret Inwood Betty Andrews, Dorothy Dickey, Dorothy Grose, Nancy Brown, Mar~ gery Talbot, Kata U ru, Mary Morten, Kathleen McN amara, and Stephanie Holmes. Our thanks to Mrs Richards and Miss King for umpiring the matches.

Friends of the Cathedral. It was decided at the Annual Meeting that we as an Association should be "A Friend of the Cathedral." As has been done in many of the Cathedrals in England, the Christchurch Cathedrallovers have formed a Society and each member, whose annual subscription is 6/-, becomes a "Friend of the Cathedral," and the money from subscriptions goes towards renovations and beautifying which is beyond the means of the Chapter. As the Life Membership subscription is £10, and we actually made almost £30 profit from the Jubilee celebrations, we thought that it would be a fitting souvenir of our Silver Jubilee if our Association became a Life Member. In doing this we will be the first School to become a Life Member.

NEWS OF OLD GIRLS Chrissie Talbot was the second-placed competitor in the Dominion grand-opera contest. We wish her the best of luck in her singing career. After her marriage to Reginald Bird, Vera Fox will make her home in Singapore. Mrs Percy Cox has returned to her home in Persia, after having visited her parents in Timaru. Marjorie Sherris won the Canterbury Ladies' Singles and in Nelson won the Ladies' Singles and with her fiance, Mr C. B. Beatson, won the combined doubles. Monica Templeman with "Rotch" won a special prize for best hunter on the ground at the Courtenay A. & P. Show. Betty Carl won the Junior Golf Championship at Harewood. Vera and Muriel Hutchinson are still in England. Muriel is still playing. on the stage with success. Elaine Wickenden, after her return from England and the continent, had an exhibition of her pictures, together with those of her mother, at Fisher's Art Gallery. Her pictures included studies of New Zealand, England and the Continent. Rose Hutton, with her brother, has just returned from a trip to England where Rose was presented at Court with her cousin, Eileen Rhodes. Lesley James will shortly arrive back from England after having been presented at Court. Jeanette and Ailsa March have also returned from England. Ngaio Marsh's books "A Man Lay Dead" and "Enter a Murderer" have both proved very popular. Her third book "Ex:i:t Sir Derek" was written in conjunction with Dr. Jellett. At Dr. JeHett's instigation the book was dramatised and Ngaio Marsh Produced the play at the Little Theatre. It proved so successful that it was again produced for two nights at the Radiant Hall. She has just completed another novel which is to be published shortly. At St. Saviour's Fair N gaio was kept very busy doing "lightning sketches," and she played an important part in the production of "Every Man," the morality play which was acted lasti Christmas at Avonside Church.

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teen." Dorothy Gerard was awarded a New Zealand University Blue. With her partner T. W. Walls she won the combined doubles. Dorothy this year sat her final B.A. Betty Tipping has returned from England after passing an examination for L.R.A.M. in record time. Ruth Lush passed Grade V. in Harmony with distinction. Nancy Brown sat her final B.Sc. this year. The following are at the University: Isobel Wright, law; Natalie Vale, Kathleen McNamara and Lola Anderson, arts; Bertha Nurse, B.Sc.; Eileen Bradshaw, Journalism. Marjorie Talbot and Lorna Best are nursing at the Christchurch Hospital. Ruth Brown (nee Turner) is back in Christchurch.

ENGAGEMENTS Phyllis Ford to Ralph Bennett. Mavis Nixon to J. Bennett. Alison Cooper to Eric Clelland. Marjorie Irwin to - Bolam. Beth Green to Wmcote Price. Yvette Rigg to M. D. Watts. Tui Pannell to Bruce Hamilton. Jean Streeter to David Scott. Dorothy Green to James Aiken. Jeannette King to Owen Williams. Doris Cooper to Carol Harley. Shona Bassett to John March. Dorothy Judd to Bob Reid. Mary Hiatt to Austin MacGibbon. May Kibblewhite to Jack Manchester. Edith Smith to Ben Johns. Daphne Moffatt to R. W. Brown. Madge Matthews to Harry Foley. Gwen Williams to John Fry Gwen Skjellerup to H. W. Crozier. Helen Wellbrock to Peter Woodward. Phyllis Cooper to L. A. Lilley. Phyllis Crompton to J. M. McBrearty.

MARRIAGES France Rigg to Derrie Wood. Elsa Whitta to Hugh Hunter. Barbara Bayley to Peter Wyn William,s. Gretchen Sargent to Murray Smith. Jean Gebbie to Frank Cox. Doreen Byrne to Jack Mosley. Elizabeth Morris to Dr. H. E. W. Robertson. Olive Langley to L. V. Farthing. Grace Morgan to Ray Ireland. Phyllis Ryan to A. J. Macdonnell. Helen Stephens to Leonard Hewland. Susie Pritchett to W. A. A. Morris. Muriel Brown to Keith Skun·. 1oy Woolf to D. R. Jones.

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BIRTHS Joan Gillett (nee Gray) a son. Ivy Pickles (nee Witte) a son. Esther Levy (nee Rose) a daughter. Audrey Cotterill (nee Cracroft Wilson) a daughter. Leslie Ellwood (nee Speight) a son. Merla Adair (nee Munns) a son. Mary Edridge (nee Rutherford) a son. Doris Dryden ( nee Tustin) a son. Eileen Wallace (nee Benjamin) a son. Lucy Hamilton (nee Heney) a son. Joyce Richards (nee Francis) a son. Mary Fooks ( nee Bland) a son. Kathleen Dobbie (nee MacCredie) a daughter. Elaine Fisher ( nee Buchanan) a daughter. REUNION l hold this motto here before my eyes, And singing through my heart the old words go, "Beati Mundo Corde" . . . in this hall They echo as they echoed long ago. These rooms, these walls, these desks recall to me The years I spen~ here, and the friends I made, The learning gathered, and the tasks fulfilled, The age-old memories that never fade. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see Their God . . . " How many times we sang that hymn The young clear voices that there used to be . . . The flame of Youth that time can never dim . .And now we meet again the friends we knew, From every walk of life, from far and near. The reminiscences . . . the smiles . . . the dreams . . . Of happenings at School . . . "when we were here "

I hold this motto here before my eyes, And' singing through my heart the old words go . . . "Beati Mundo Corde" . . . in this hall They echo as they echoed long ago . . . St. Margaret's College, ALMA N. I. CHAMBERLAIN, Silver Jubilee, 1910-1935. 1935 THE SILVER JUBILEE

Preliminary Am-mgements. After careful consideration it was decided to hold the Jubilee festivities on the 2nd,. 3rd and 4th of March, with a programme of events to suit all tastes. Following upon our committee meeting (which started at 7.30 p.m. and crept on towards midnight, despite a. rapid survey of our plans) the first part of our work consisted in making .out an invitation list gleaned from the School register. Whether members or not, we did notJ wish to leave any out, so direc-

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tories, telephone books and personal investigations played a larg~ part towards giving as many old girls as possible an opportunity of attending: that some were left out was only due to the fact that despite several efforts we were unable to trace their addresses. Invitations were also sent to many of the past mistresses, clergy who had taught at the School, and their wives, members o:fi St. tlilda's O.G.A. (Christchurch Branch), Craighead Old Girls residing in Christchurch, the staff, the Diocesan Board of Governors, and ladies who had previously acted as hostesses .or chaperones for the Association. At the same time it was necessary to arrange for the holding of the service, and to interview the various firms for hiring, catering and printing, etc. Following the sending out of the main batch of invitations and an advertisement in the paper, replies came in rapidly, some asking for tickets, receipts and magazines, others for invitations to Old Girls whom we had formerly been unable to trace. New members asked to be enrolled and many others re-joined. February 1935 probably was the busiest month with which any of our Association Secretaries have had to cope. Enthusiasm was the watch-word. If only members would always be as keen, what a great deal our Association could do! The Garden Party. 'l'his very enjoyable function was held in the beautiful grounds of St. Margaret's Hostel. As the afternoon of the 2nd approached Papanui Road, the side streets in the vicinity of the party, were lined with cars. Suddenly there emerged from the traffic a hansom cab (the only one of which Christchurch can boast) conveying Mrs Heathcote Garland (Norah Tobin) and Jean Anderson, a present girl, in the uniforms .of 1910; next came an early type of motor-car with the "boarders" of the middle years arriving at the beginning of the term, complete with dress-baskets and motoring veils over their "boaters"; lastly came the latest edition of motive power conveying some of the present girls in their tussore silk summer uniforms. T.o the sound of regimental music, the procession came up the Hostel drive, and deployed upon the lawn, amid the shrieks and cheers of their friends. Miss Janet Storry arranged the procession of vehicles. On entering the gate, all Old Girls were asked to sign their names in a book: this will be kept for future reference and should prove very interesting in years to come. Many past pupils spent an enjoyable half-hour looking at the interesting display of early photographs and relics of School and Association, lent by several of the members. Among these were "the first prefects" and "hockey teams," first prospectus and a badge of the Guild of St. Margareta guild started by the Sisters in 1911 for the past and present pupils who had been confirmed. Later additions included the big leather membership book and the new blue cloths embroidered with the badge and motto. Another room was devoted to the "Still Life" competition. The entries which were most attractive were judged by the Arts Mistress, Miss Julia S-carvell. Mrs Maurice Warren, the hon. secretary of the Christchurch Branch of St. Hilda's O.G.A. was the winner of this competition. The Treasure Hunt which was held in the gr.:mnds proved most exciting. Hundreds of hopeful Old Girls rushed from clue to clue. There was one serious hold-up at the summer-house where for a long while no one thought to look under the seat to find the clue tacked upside down by a cunning secretary. The winner of the hunt was Miss Ena Price. In order to entertain the present girls, three obstacle races for seniors and juniors were held on the lawn, the winners being Rae Harris, Neroli Jarman and

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Mona McDonald. A delightful display of vaulting given by the Honours Gym under the supervision of Miss King, was very much enjoyed by the onlookers. Afternoon tea was served around the lawn from a marquee, and amateur waitresses sped round with trays for the guests. An attractive buffet for ices, soft drinks and sweets was well patronised throughout the afternoon, while the present girls were regaled with soft drinks and cakes from the verandah. After the vaulting display, prizes were presented to the winners of the competition, treasure hunt and obstacle races by the hon. secretary, and a very happy gathering concluded by the singing of Ag.Id Land syne on the lawn. A moving picture film of the Garden Party This has already was very kindly given by Miss Jean Ballantyne. been shown several times, and will be treasured as a record of one of the happiest and most successful gatherings that the Association has experienced. Dinner and Theatre Party. In the evening over 150 guests attended the dinner held at the Hotel Federal. The following toasts were honoured: "The King," proposed by Miss Mary Morten, vice-president (in the absence ~f Mrs Guy Cotterill the president) ; "The School," proposed by Mrs J. Roy Smith, responded to by the patron, Mrs C. L. Young; "The Staff, Past and Present," proposed by Miss Morten, and responded to by Miss Gwen Rankin; "The Association," proposed by Mrs Young, and responded to by the hon, secretary, Miss Rose Reynolds. Greetings were read from Sister Winifred, and the secretary was asked to convey the Association's good wishes both to her and to Sister Catherine. Later the guests were joined by other Old Girls, and a huge Picture Party was held at the Regent Theatre to see Barrie's play, "What Every Woman Knows"-certainly a most appropriate title for a female audience The Service. The Cathedral was packed to the doors long before 11 o'clock, evidence of the large congregation to be, showed itself by- the hundreds of past and present pupils, parents, and members of the Board patiently waiting- outside the North porch. To the thunder of the Cathedral bells, the huge procession entered in the following order:-Present pupils, O.G.A. committee, undergraduate and graduate Old Girls i11,gowns, former and present members of the staff also in gowns, members of the Diocesan Board of Education, physical training students, school prefects, Old Girls and parents. Were they never going to end? Special tickets had been sent to all those who had applied, but it must have been a great relief to the sidesmen when everyone was seated, as the chapel and every available corner seemed occupied for this most wonderful service, when all creeds gathered together to offer up thanksgiving to God for His blessings to the School. "Blessed are the pure in heart," and the commemoration hymn of the College were sung, led by the Cathedral choir, with Dr. Bradshaw at the organ. Canon S. Parr read the Epistle and Gospel. The Dean, in preaching a very beautiful sermon, passed on the epistle for the day. He emphasised that love was the foundation of life; that girls who were at school now would lmow how well that spirit was being carried on, although the Sisters were no longer with them. St. Paul found what love was through his contact with Jesus Christ, and it was this love that must be the centre, the heart of the school. The lives of all must be directed to the love of God in Jesus Christ, and to that knowledge of love which

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came to us only through Him. "May God blesl!l the School," concluded the Dean, "for in it is the spirit of love.'' After the offertory Choral Eucharist was celebrated by the Precentor, the Rev. F. R. Rawle. Although Old Girls were notified beforehand that non-communicants could leave if they wished, not one girl left the Cathedral. As each made her communion every heart must have been overwhelmed in the unexplainable atmosphere produced by hundreds of hearts throbbing as one--God Bless St. Margaret's. The procession leading into the Cathedral was also filmed. Although one only gets glimpses of individual people, it gives a very fair idea of the numbers who came in from far and near to attend this never to be forgotten service. The Annual Dance. This was the last function to be arranged by the Association. The outing proposed for the Sunday afternoon did not take place, as the Committee felt that it would require a rest from its labours, and at the meeting it was deemed advisable to let the town members entertain their country visitors as they wished. Monday, March 4th, was the evening of the biggest and most brilliant ball ever held by the Association, when the Winter Garden was thronged with happy Old Girls and their partners. The ballroom was decorated with huge silver badges, while suspended from the centre of the ceiling was an enormous bell of blue and silver paper, concealing the old school hand bell, whose well-known tones clanged out at midnight. The supper tables were resplendent with blue and silver streamers, while souvenir bookmarkers of blue ribbon printed with the badge and lettering for the ladies and autograph cards similarly printed for the gentlemen, were placed alternately down the table. During the previous year the secretary had taken the precaution of extracting a promise from the Bishop to attend for the presentation of our debutantes. Unfortunately he had to go away, and despite his exceedingly considerate proposals to try and re-arrange his plans, dates still continued to clash. So our distress was laid before the Archbishop, and great was our joy when a cheery characteristic letter of acceptance was received from him. Nineteen attractive young debutantes made their curtseys and were presented to his Grace by our president, Mrs Guy Cotterill. They were :-Misses Hope Cholerton, Eleanor Everist, Jocelyn Gale, Margaret Inwood, Nancy Mackenzie, Nancy Newburgh, Betty Parry, Bertha and Margaret Nurse, Joan Smith, Betty Andrews, Betty Armstrong, Lois Bradshaw, Vacher Bullen, Molly Bennetts, Thelma and Sylvia Stacey, Kata Uru, and Natalie Vale. Each carried a pretty bouquet tied with blue and silver ribbons, a gift from the Association. A special dance for the debutantes and their partners followed the presentations. Besides the chief guests of honour-His Grace Archbishop Julius, Miss Julius, and Mrs Young-other specially invited guests of the Association were representatives from Rangi Ruru, O.G.A., and the Christchurch Branches of St. Hilda's, Nelson Girls' College, and Columba Old Girls' Association. As the bell rang out the midnight hour, the Jubilee cake was brought into the hall, and to the clinks of the wine glasses, the School was "toasted" and cheered. Mention must be made of the beautiful two-tiered Jubilee cake given by Miss Alma Chamberlain. On top were mounted the years 1910, 1935; then came the top tier with. little iced figures in coloured bas-relief of the present girls, while on the lower tier, with the S'chool badge at each corner, were exquisite figures depicting the many occupations which the girls might

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pursue, with the words-"What are St. Margaret's Old Girls to do for humanity?" To most people, this delightful evening ended all too quickly. When the National Anthem announced the closing of the Jubilee most people felt both joy and ~orrow. Sorrow that the gaieties were all over, and joy that the School jubilee had been such a success. The financial result proved more than satisfactory, considering that we did not set out to make any money from the tickets, which were priced as low as possible, and that the Garden Party, with its hundreds of guests, was run free of charge. Surely this is evidence enough that with continued love and loyalty (not the spasmodic kind which is enthusiastic one year and unreliable the next), we could build up our Association into a powerful body that would be a worthy tribute to that School to which we are indebted for so many benefits. 'ROSE REYNOLDS.

TRAMPING CLUB During the past year many enjoyable outings have been .organised by the Tramping Club,' the Mystery Hikes having proved the most popular; but although the unsettled weather has prevented our having as many trips as usual, perhaps our activities have been more varied. The Easter holid'ay week-end is always eagerly awaited by 6 the Club members. This year four of our Trampers spent a very. jolly week-end on Banks Peninsula. They left the Little River train at Birdling's Flat and made their way across paddocks to the mouth of Lake Forsyth; then .over the Mt. Bossu Road to the Youth Hostel at Wainui. The second night was spent at Pigeon Bay where they were cordially welcomed by the hostel keepers, and their enormous appetites were always satisfied with most (generous helpings of all kinds of tempting dishes. Port Levy was their destination on the third day and from there they proceeded ,to Diamond Harbour feeling very foot sore but with the satisfaction of having walked 60 odd miles., •About a fortnight later six other members went for a trip to the West Coast, this being the first time the Club had used the Coast hostels and everyone thoroughly enjoyed' the week's tramping -the dense bush, mountain rivers and lakes forming a striking contrast to the scenery on· the Peninsula. The party evidently experienced some real "Wet Coast" rain (this is rather a sore point with them!) However, we hope to arrange a similar trip next season. Later a smaller party went to two new Peninsula Hostels-Little Akaloa and Holmes Bay. The first day's walk from Little River to Little Akaloa was quite uneventful, but the second to Holmes Bay via Menzies Bay proved a marathon, due to kindly but greatly mistaken directions from a supposed inhabitant. As a one-day tramp we attempted a little mountaineering, suc~essfully attacking Mt. Richardson. On another occasion we were invited to combine with a certain Bachelors' Club in a tramp over the Port Hills. In the warmer weather we· have held one or two \Te!I'y jolly picnics-one of these being to Diamond Harbour, when we had with us our former leader, Davina Bates, who happened to be home~ on holiday. We have held two Bridge Evenings during the year, one in ~d of the Sir Arthur Dudley-Dobson Memorial at Arthur's Pass, and the second' in aid of the School Swimming Baths. It has given us great pleasure to welcome so many new Old

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Girls into our midst this year and we trust that we shall have even more new members next year. Four delegates from our Club were present at the Annu ..al General Meeting of the Youth Hostel Association held in May and two of our mem:bers have been elected for the committee. We also considered it rather a compliment when we were asked that three of our members should represent the Youth Hostel Association at a reception held at Beath's Tea Rooms for Lady Galwey. At present the officers are as follows: Myrle Corrick, leader; Irene Home and Kathleen McNamara, deputy leaders; and Rita Berry, hon. secretary and treasurer. MYRLE CORRICK.

LONDON TO KARLOVEI On a 'Thursday afternoon in the middle of July, 1926 about twenty British students met to begin the journey to Yugo-slavia ... In May I had been invited to be one of the representatives of New Zealand at the Annual Conference of International Student Service, which was being held that year at Karlovei, a small town about twenty miles from Belgrade. This conference was the fourth that International Student Service had held to bring together students from Western Europe, the Empire and America and those of East European countries who had been helped by them since the financial crisis of 1922-23. None of us will forget the journey. We started prosakally enough, travelling second class to Folkestone, crossing to Boulogne and catching the direct express to Basle. As students we were given very great reductions in our tickets, but we were going nearly 1,450 miles, and to save expense, travelled most of the way third class. We thought, however, that we would have the first night in comfort second. I cannot remember much about that night. In the dusk we went across the battlefields and saw some of the rebuilt villages -very clean and fresh with their red and yellow brick houses. Then we tried to sleep. Three of us had a compartment to ourselves, and for part of the night a South African slept on the floor. She said it was no harder than sleeping out on the veldt in summer. It left us each a bunk at the side! About six o'clock next morning we arrived at Basle. Here we left our comfortable second class carriage and found the hard third class one in which we were to go the rest of the way. This done we sought a wash and breakfast. Basle is used to long distance travellers-even those from England who insist on washing while they are travelling; for even baths are provided. Breakfast was good too: coffee, rolls and honey. At 8.30 we left again and spent the morning travelling across Northern Switzerland. There were no Alps, but it was pleasant,. hilly, farming country and every thirty miles or so we stopped "lt some very clean little station and were sped on our way by a horn instead of a station bell. We passed Zurich, the Lake of Zurich, the Wallen See and then, crossing a small pass, reached the Rhine Valley. Here we stopped at Sargans, a little old town with the ruins of a castle on the hill. Then we turned east across the; Principality of Leichtenstein to Feldhirch. We had already made inquiries about lunch. The prospect of an hour in the dining car instead of sitting on our wooden seats seemed inviting. Evidently many other peopif:' thought the same and we found our tickets were for the Quatrieme-

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Service. This meant lunch about 3.30, so at Feldhirch rolls, ham and cheese were bought for a preliminary meal. Someone tried to make tea with a methylated spirit lamp. It was a very dangerous experiment in a train that was climbing and twisting. up to the Arlberg Pass. On Friday afternoon we had the most beautiful part of the journey. We were right in among the Alps and it was a glorious sunny day. Climbers returning from their peaks, peasant worn.en with huge baskets and tall Tyrolean farmers crowded into the train; all going down to Innsbruck. At Innsbruck we had ten minutes to go out to see the main street with the cathedral in the distance where there is the tomb of Maximilian. In the early evening ~ left the valley of the Inn and plunged among the mountains again. Here and there we saw small boys bringing the cows down from hill pastures and the train emptied of the village people who were returning from market. The moon rose just as we were passing the Zeller See. It is a perfect little lake with a circle of mowitains round it. After dark we tried to read; we had been talking and getting to know one another all day. At last we saw the lights of Sachensburg station, where we had to wait for four hours for the carriage to be joined to the Orient Express. We went into the village to see if we could get supper. It was our first unusual meal-sausage soup, dark rye bread and I think, coffee. We had difficulty in paying as we had not changed money into Austrian coins and here they knew nothing about the value of English notes. W.-ewere too sleepy to do much exploring and . soon went back to our carriage. When a guard came round for tickets, I believe it took him half an hour to wake me up. Our carriage came to life again next morning just as we were coming to Villach. The country had changed. We were in the Valley of the Save and the hills on either side were rounded and covered with pine trees of the Christmas tree variety. Our train was divided here-rather disastrously for us. Our South African had wandered down the train to find· a first class carriage where she could wash in luxury. Suddenly we saw her half of the train move off bound for Venice. She was lucky and soon found someone who could speak French, and arrived only about eight hours after us. Wisel:, we washed at a tap on the station. It was here we saw lnll , the notices in Serbian script for the first time. All Saturday morning we travelled beside the Save, passing Arpram the capital of Croatia and other towns. They were not beautiful as far too many of the buildings were of concrete or were painted grey. The farms we passed were small at first, but by midday we were crossing the wheat areas of the plains. It was hot and dusty and the most unusual sight was the women who were doing farm work, and were dressed in bright blouses, and had scarves tied round their heads. Everyone was getting a little tired of the .iourney. About fixe we reached Indjija a small junction where we were to be fastened on to a local train to Karlovei. The station's appearance was improved by a huge vine which was growing over it. We stretched our legs and were looked at curiously by the peasants who were sitting on the ground beside huge bundles of luggage waiting for trains. Here the only form of refreshment obtainable was hard boiled eggs and beer. . And so, in the dark to Karlovei-the town of the signing of the peace of the Three Emperors with the Turks in 1699. It is nowf the seat of one of the Patriarchs of the orthodox Churdh and a

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market town. We stayed in the very large College buildings, as all the students were away. It was very hot while we were there but the double windows showed how cold it must be in winter. ' The town buildings were neither old nor beautiful and most of them were pai~ted white or yellow. The Danube is very fine. It was in flood while we were there and was two miles wide. The market, too, with huge piles of tomatoes and yellow melons under the plane trees of the main street, made up for the drab red brick Town Hall, where we had our meetings. Here we spent a week and learnt much of other students' conditions and life in the Balkans. It is absurd how one remembers small details. Did you know that lemonade is always pink if you buy it in Yugoslavia? Or that knives and forks are not provided when one is given chicken at an official supper given by a city? LUCY HOGG.

IMPRESSIONS OF ENGLAND IN JUBILEE YEAR Extract from an article by E. Wickenden. Hendoo. Air Pageant. The following day was the Air Pageant at Hendon and as this is one of the chances to see not only a Pageant in the air but also on the laws (in the shape of beautifully dressed women) we went. We had very good seats, but after explaining to one of the officials that we were from New Zealand and would like to sit where we could see whatever members of the Royal Family came, we were taken to other seats which were next to the Royal enclosure and just behind the enclosure of the House of Lords. It was thrilling to see the different members of the House of Lords arriving. Inside the Royal enclosure the picturesque native costumes of the Indian and Persian Princes lent an exotic note to the gathering. A little later the noise of an arriving plane caused great xcitement, everyone leaping on their chairs to see the Prince of Wales arriving in his own plane flown by himself. I think if one asked any English person from a village woman upwards who was the most popular man in England they would all say the Prince. I was lucky to get a snap of the Prince when he came over to the Royal tent and stood outside engrossed in watching some interesting manoeuvres in the air. The Pageant was too big a show to attempt a description in a few words. The formation flying was wonderful, dozens of planes keeping exactly the same distance apart all the time they were stunting and then the mock battles looked so real. They were terrifying, especially when a plane was shot and clouds of pink smoke came pouring out and a plane dropped to the ground; but they were of course under control all the time. Then they shot at targets on the ground from the air. There was one man who never missed --every time a target was hit flames shot up so it was easy to see who hit and who missed. Cathedral Pilgrimage. There was a special service at Westminster our first Sunday in London. It was a thrilling service because we had a perfect view of the King and Queen and Princess Elizabeth as they walked past us only a couple of feet away both when entering and when leaving. The King looked older and rather worn, but so human and kindly; the Queen is marvellous. She doesn't age a scrap. She was dressed all in a soft shade of. pink. S,he looked regal as she always does, and very handsome. Holding her grandmother's hand very tightly, was Princess Elizabeth who had the rather solemn awed erpression that any little girl would have if she

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had passed. through thronged crowds of people all gazing at her. She looks a dear little girl, entirely natural; her lovely fair curly hair is her chief charm I think. She looked sweet in a neat little tailored coat of powder blue and a simple straw hat, white socks and lace-up patent shoes. Usually she is hatless and most of the children one .saw in the gardens and parks were following suit. There isn't space to write of all the beauties of England, the little country lanes, the quaint cottages covered with roses, the rocky Cornish coast with little villages tucked into the cliffs, the old {!astles, the woods of Kent in autumn-just a blaze of gold, or the lovely cathedrals. One old custom we saw at Wells which was really interesting: that of the swans ringing the bell. For hundreds of years the swans have rung a bell on the wall of the Bishop's Palace, Wells, when they want food. About midday we saw the swans sailing along m the moat towards the bell. A lot of tourists threw them bread and we were afraid they wouldn't bother to ring for food; but one old swan wouldn't touch the bread; he swam straight up to the bell and pulled the cord hard with his beak. When the bell rang a little window above opened and a girl threw them out bread. The old swan rang the bell several times so I was able to get good snapshots. Royal Wedding: the marriage of Princess Marina and the Duke -0f Kent; People flocked over from the continent and every hotel was· booked up. The most wonderful cars were to be seen in Regent and Bond Streets belonging to the royal guests. The decorations were wonderful, especially in Bond Street where there was an enormous wedding bell. The night before the wedding crowds of people waited all night in the streets, otherwise there would have been no hope of seeing anything. In spite of the dense throngs and the miles of packed humanity along the route, not a hitch occurred. The police were wonderful, so firm and yet gentle in their dealings with the crowds. Exactly to the minute the first blaze of music heralding the first part of the procession could be heard. First the horses looking magnificent stepping to the music with heads held high and shining coats set off by glittering harness, and riders iin .all the glory of their different uniforms. The bridesmaids were past in a flash in their carriage, just a glimpse of what looked like little fairies in frilly white frocks. We had a perfect view of the Duke of Kent with the Prince next to him and the Duke of York opposite. The Duke of Kent looked rather nervous and very boyish. Soon all three sections of the procession had passed and all was quiet as they as entered the Abbey. Not a sound could be heard in all that great crowd as we listened to the service being broadcast. E. F. WICKENDEN. OBITUARY News of the death of Mrs Douglas Ellwood (nee Leslie Speight) was received with regret by her large circle' of friends. Mrs Ellwood was one of the earliest pupils of the School, was particularly interested in French, English Literature and Art. After leaving School she attended the School of Art and also played an important part in the newly-formed Drama Club, her outstanding success being in "The Maker of Dreams." Her artistic talent was shown in her sketches and also in craft work. Later she trained as a Karitane nurse, and it was in this capacity and through her bright personality that she made such a large circle of friends. She left for England in March 1932 and there married Mr Douglas Ellwood, their home being in Kent. The Association extends its -sympathy to Professor and Mrs Speight in the loss of their daughter.

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IN MEMORIAM

Paddy Jamieson Born March 31, 1925. Died August 12, 1935. Paddy came to us from Little St. Margaret's in February, 1934. The whole School and especially her own Form unite in offering their deepest sympathy to her parents in their loss. The School, which had remembered her at prayers throughout her illness, united in a Memorial Service at School and was represented at her funeral on August 14.

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Waikato Diocesan School; Rangi-Ruru; Christchurch Girls' High School; Christ's College Register; Christchurch Boys' High School; St. Andrew's Collegian; Avonside Girls' High School; Rangiora High School; Columba College, Dunedin; Old Palace School, Croydon, England; St. Gabriel's School, Waverley; St. Stephen's High School, Clewer, Windsor; Craighead Diocesan School Chronicle; Diocesan High School Chronicle, Auckland; St. Peter's, Adelaide; Te Kuru, Wellington; Amberley House Ladies' College ; Colombo, Ceylon.

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