1946 SMC Yearbook by St Margaret's College Foundation

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THE PREFECTS, 1946 (left to right): J. Bevan-Brown, A. Herdman, B. Jewell, N. Vile, J. Brown, H. MacRae, A. Darwin. Sitting (left to right) : M. Rimmer, A. Thomas, A. Stouppe (Head), J. Osborne, W. Morgan. (Absent: Ray Brownlee.)

Standing

1946

No. 39

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CONTENTS Page Board of Governors The Staff Officers of the School School Roll Editorial School Diary Prize Giving, 1945 Examination Results First Aid Examinations Junior School Concert, 1945 Junior School Athletic Sports, 1945 Handwork Display New Dining Hall 'l'he Library Parents' Day Junior Department Parents' Day Choir Notes Chapel Notes S.C.M. Notes U.N.R.R.A. Boarders' Notes Drama Notes Junior Drama Club Handwork Club Hobbies Club Art Club Arts and Crafts Club Book-binding Club Orchestra Notes Choral Club Science Club Travel Club The Dance Tennis Notes Net ball Notes Hockey Notes Swimming Notes Athletic Sports 1946 Konini House Notes Kowhai House Notes Matipo House Notes Rata House Notes Rimu House Notes Original Contributions Old Gii:l' Notes Exchanges

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chairman: The Most Rev. The Archbishop of New Zealand. Deputy-Chairman: The Very Rev. A. K. Warren, M.A. Secretary and Treasurer: E. P. Wills, Esq., B.A., LL.M., M.Com. Rev. F. V. Fisher R. A. Barnsdale, Esq. Rev. Canon S. Parr, M.A. E. C. Champion, Esq., M.A., LL.M. Rev. W. E. D. Davies L. B.· Stevens, Esq. H. S. Williams, Esq. Rev. I. L. Richards Miss L. Gardner

THE STAFF Headmistress: Mrs C. L. Young, M.A. _(Oxon.), Head of HistorY' Dept. Staff: Miss I. Hunter, Dip. Home ScienceMiss G. Rankin, C. Certificate, Head of Science Dept. Form I. Miss C. McKinnon, B.A. (N.Z.) Miss N. Archer, C. Certificate, Head of English Dept. Standards 3 and 4. Kilburn Housemistress. Miss N. Campbell, B.A., C. Cert. Miss K. Edwards, B.A. (Hons.), Head of Junior Dept. University of Wales. Miss M. Doherty, C. Certificate. Head of "Modern" Dept. Miss G. de Thier, P.T.D. Cert. Julius House-mistress. Physical Education (till May). Miss M. Griffin, M.A. (N.Z.) Miss M. Cadel, Dip. Chelsea Coll. Head of Latin Dept. of Phys. Ed., Dip. Phys. Ed. Canon Galwey House-mistress. (London), C.S.P., Games Mistress. Miss L. Anderson, M.A. (N.Z.) Head of French Dept. Miss D. Robinson, P.C.T. (till October). Head of Commercial Dept. Miss M. Broadhead, B.A. (N.Z.) Miss R. Morgan, Secretary. Librarian. Miss F. King, L.T.C.L. Mrs. S. Penney, B.A. Speech Training. V L M Form-mistress. Miss E. Prince, German. Miss E. Law, Dressmaking. Miss J. Hartley, B.A., B. Cert. Head of Mathematics Dept. Mrs. Osmond Smith, L.R.S.M. Piano. Miss F. McDonald, Dip. Fine Arts Head of Geography Dept. Miss G. McLeod, Piano. Miss S. Shackle, C. Certificate.. Miss G. Mumford, L.T.C.L., Piano. Science Assistant. Mr. Alfred Dixon, L.R.A.M., Miss L. Lowe, Dip. Fine Arts A.R.C.M., M.R.S.T., Violin. (N.Z.) Miss D. Taylor, Matron (Kilburn Art Mistress. Mrs. Malthus, B.H.Sc. (relieving). House). Miss D. Bone, Diplomee de l' Alli-·Miss A. Fisken, Matron (Julius ance Francaise et de la Sor- House). bonne (relieving). Miss P. Shand, Dip.H.Sc., Matron Mrs. D. Collins, M.A., Dip. Ed. (Galwey House). Mrs. M. Smith, B.A. (London) Miss J. Gilmour, Games Assistant. Miss M. Claughton, C. Certificate. The Very Rev. the Dean of ChristMusic Specialist, A.T.C.L. Violin. church, M.A. (Oxon.), Chaplain Head of Primary Dept.

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OF THE SCHOOL,

1946

Prefects: Annette Stouppe Janie Osborne

Margaret Rimmer Alison Thomas

(Head)

Sub-Pr·efects: June Bevan-Brown Jennifer Brown Ray Brownlee Anne Darwin Adrienne Herdman Brenda Jewell

Helen

MacRae (beginning of 2nd term) Anne Mitchell (left end of 1st term) Wendy Morgan Nola Vile

Senior

Orderlies:

Elizabeth Champion Mary Mannering Gwylfa Owen Jose Owen

Annette Spence Joan Spooner (beginning of 2nd term) Elizabeth Williamson

Kilburn House Prefects: Janie Osborne (Head) Adrienne Herdman

Elizabeth

Kilburn

Mildred Hulse (left 2nd term. June Kemp Jacqueline McColl (3rd term) Elizabeth Page (left 2nd term)

Junior House Balfour

Jl1onitr'esses: Joyce Mossman

Galwey House Prefects: Barbara

1st term)

House Orderlies:

Anne Coates Jennifer Connor Caroline Curtis (3rd term) Rosslyn Davis (left 2nd term) Ena

Williamson (left

Cross

Marjorie

Greenwood

House Captains: Konini___..Nola Vile Kowhai-Wendy Morgan Matipo-Janie Osborne.

Rata-Helen Rimu-Annette

MacRae Stouppe.

Games Com.mittee: Helen MacRae Wendy Morgan Janie Osborne

Margaret Rimmer Annette Stouppe Nola Vile

Editorial

Committee:

The Prefects.

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VU.A VU.M VL.A VL.M IV.A IV.M III.A III.M

II. I. Std. 3 & 4

Form Orderlies: Term II Term I M. Mannering E. Champion M. Greenwood A. Yates M. Fisher R. Godfrey G. Richards J. Stoddart J. Wilson I. Buckeridge M. Minty L. Macfarlane J. McLeod M. Pickup S. MacMaster J. Watson E. Balfour J. Gardiner J. Francis B. Flesher D. Fulton J. Bell B. Worsnop .T. Ormandy P. Fowler E. Drummond

SCHOOL Form Stouppe,

Annette

Form Bevan-Brown, June (Matipo) Brown, Jennifer (Matipo) Brownlee, Ray (Kowhai) Darwin, Anne (Matipo) Davis, Rosslyn (Kowhai) (left second term) Gibson, Isla (Rata) Herdman, Adrienne (Kowhai) Form

Goggin, Jocelyn (Matipo) Hulse, Mildred (Rimu) Jewell, Brenda (Rimu) Morgan, Wendy (Kowhai) Mitchell, Anne (Rimu) (left first term) Forni

Anderson, Leonie (Kqnini) Brown, Coreen (Konini) Carey, Rosalind (Konini) Champion, Elizabeth (Rata) Clark, Dawn (Kowhai) Coates, Ann (Matipo) Connor, Jennifer ( Matipo) Curtis, Caroline (Matipo) Dingwall, Josephine (Konini) Dougall, Margaret (Kowhai) Forster, Robyn (Konini) (third term) Gunn, Cecily (Konini)

L. Macfarlane A. Hudson H. Watson M. Watling M. Westgarth B. Flesher D. Taylor C. Carr

ROLL VI A Thomas,

(Rimu)

Term III J. Dingwall B. Jaggar J. Miller R. Radcliffe

Alison

(Matipo)

VI B MacRae, Helen (Rata) Osborne, Janie (Matipo) Spence, Annette (Rata) Spooner, Joan (Rata) Todd, Elizabeth (Rimu) Vile, Nola (Konini) Williamson, Elizabeth (Matipo) Vl M

Rhodes, Elaine (Rata) Richardson, Patsy (Konini) (left first term) Rimmer, Margaret (Matipo)• Schluter, Margaret (Rata) V U A

Hawker, Jewell (Konini) Hollander, Zena (Rata) Kemp, June (Rimu) Lyons, Olive (Konini) McColl, Jacqueline (Rata) Mannering, Mary (Rata) Morgan, Gwynneth (Rimu) Newton, Marie (Konini) Page, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Quentin-Baxter, Gillian (Rimu) Rastrick, Barbara (Matipo) Starr, Helen (Matipo) Taylor, Theresa (Rimu)

ST. MARGARET'S 6 Tobin, Prudence (Rata) Treleaven, Lorelei (Rata)

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Wood, Jennifer

(Kowhai)

Form VU M Jones, Barbara MacKay, Eris

Bunt, Lorna (Rata) Chappell, Gwynda (Konini) Cross, Barbara (Rata) Davis, Mary (Kowhai) Down, Beverley (Rata) Greenwood, Marjorie (Rimu) Gifford, Dorothy (Rata) (left first term) Hawkins, Kathleen (Kowhai) Holliss, Marilyn (Rata) Jaggar, Barbara (Rata)

(Kowhai) (Rimu) (left first term) Owen, Gwyffa (Kowhai) Owen, Jose (Kowhai) Paton, Julie (Kowhai) Streeter, Janet (Konini) (left first term) Wilson, Beverley (Matipo) Yates, Anne (Rata)

Form V LA Murchison, Catherine (Rimu) Bartlett, Elizabeth (Konini) Cook, Lorna (Kowhai) Murray, Barbara (Konini) Myers, Ballinda (Konini) Crawford, Janis (Kowhai) Miller, Joyce (Rimu) Doak, Joan (Rimu) (2nd term) Fisher, Mary (Rata) (Rimu) Foster, Margaret (Rimu) Parham, Elizabeth Perry, Helen (Konini) Fulton, Owen (Rata) Plimmer, Ann (Matipo) Gibb, Jocelyn (Rimu) Ross, Jean (Rata) (3rd term) Godfrey, Rosemary (Kowhai) Seque, Margot (Kowhai) Hetherington, Judith (Rimu) Soanes, Fay (Konini) Jack, Rae (Matipo) Roy-Smith, Rosalind (Rata) Jarvis, Marie (Konini) Thomas, Cecilia (Matipo) Jenkin, Robyn (Rata) Lamb, Jacqueline (Matipo) Thomas, Muriel (Kowhai) Warren, Jennifer (Kowhai) McIntyre, Paula (Rimu) Form V L M Ballantyne, Jan (Kowhai) Morris, Nancy ( Konini) Chapman, Joan (Matipo) Orchard, Joan (Konini) Christie, Jean ( Konini) Perry, Margaret (Konini) (left 2nd term) (left 2nd term) Clark, Aileen (Matipo) Purchas, Janet (Rata) Fechney, Dawne (Kowhai) Radcliffe, Raywyn (Matipo) Gibson, Natalie (Rimu) Read, Betty (Rimu) Gordon, Barbara (Konini) Richards, Gwen (Rimu) Gray, Thelma (Konini) Russell, Margaret (Konini) Halliday, Joy (Matipo) Roy-Smith, Jocelyn (Rata) Hanmer, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Stephenson, Jennifer (Kowhai) Hughey, Alison (Konini) Stoddart, Joan (Rata) Hutchings, Aurelia (Kowhai) Thacker, Audrey (Kowhai) Lamond, Dawne (Konini) Upritchard, Frances (Matipo) McBean, Margaret (Rata) Wait, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Main, Valerie (Rimu) Wilson, Wendy (Rimu) Moore, Kathleen (Rimu)

Adams, Jean

(Matipo)

Form IV A Agar, Hilary

(Kowhai)

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Newton, Mary (Rimu) North, Beverley (Konini) Packer, Rosemary (Matipo) Partridge, Louise (Kowhai) Pickup, Maureen (Kowhai) Pullon, Janet (Kowhai) Stuart, Lesley (Rimu) Smith, Rosemary (Rimu) Thomas, Marguerite (Matipo) Todd, Judith (Rimu) Vile, Jocelyn (Konini) Wesley, Janette (Matipo) Wilson, Janet (Rata) Taylor, Judith (Rimu) (2nd term)

Bell, Marlene (Matipo) Bowen, Valerie (Matipo) Bruce, Alison (Rata) Buckeridge, Isabel (Kowhai) Elms, Audrey (Matipo) Fowler, Averil (Rata) Gould, Janet (Rata) Henty, Dawn (Konini) Hulse, Anne (Rimu) Johnston, Helen (Konini) Jones, Jennifer (Kowhai) Lewis, Margaret (Kowhai) Luney, Lois (Konini) Miller, Pamela (Konini) Milnes, Shirley (Rata) Newton, Diana (Rimu)

Form IV M Barrell, Margaret (Rata) Bate, Janice (Konini) Faulkner, Annette (Matipo) Gillespie, Kathleen (Matipo) Glass, Nancy (Matipo) Heslop, Susan (Rimu) Jarman, Diana (Matipo) Johnson, Marilyn (Kowhai) Kofoed, Audrey (Rata) Lawn, Margaret (Konini) Loversidge, Mona (Kowhai) Macfarlane, Anne (Rimu) Macfarlane, Lindsay (Konini) McGhie, Jean (Matipo) (left 3rd term) McGibbon, Elizabeth (Rata) McIntosh, Helen (Matipo) Mills, Margaret ( Matipo)

Minty, Marion (Konini) Ormandy, Elsa (Rimu) Penrose, Margaret (Rata) Rainey, June (Kowhai) Ritchie, Margaret (Rimu) Seymour, Irene (Rimu) Sharpe, Pamela (Konini) . Simmance, Denise (Kowhai) Soteros, Polydora (Rata) Souter, Margaret (Kowhai) (left 2nd term) Shields, Mary (Rata) Taylor, Margaret (Rata) Treleaven, Zora (Rata) Walker, Madeleine (Rata) Ward, Colleen (Kowhai) Whittington, Patricia (Rata)

Form III A Acton-Adams, Ann (Matipo) Averill, Virginia (Rimu) Ballantyne, Mary (Kowhai) Barlass, Rosemary (Rata) Bennett, Jennifer ( Kowhai) Burtenshaw, Leita (Rimu) Cameron, Margaret (Rimu) (Rata) Carter, Margaret Cotter, Marion (Rata) Ellis, Judith (Rimu) Falck, Mary (Matipo) Gordon, Jean (Konini) Horman, Josephine (Matipo) Hudson, Anne (Rimu) MacDonald, Anne (Konini) MacDonald, Christine (Kowhai)

McLeod, Janice (Kowhai) Marshall, Eloise (Kowhai) Mardon, Judith (Konini) Miller, Rema (Konini) Mulcock, Mary (Matipo) Nelson, Wendy (Kowhai) Ower, Felicity (Rimu) Perry, Alison (Rata) Plimmer, Honor (Matipo) Pretsch, Mary (Rata) Schluter, n·oreen (Rata) Stevens, Robin (Kowhai) Thacker, Alison (Kowhai) White, Rosemary (Kowhai) Wilding, Jane (Konini) Wise, Nancy (Riinu)

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Forrn III M Moir, Margaret (Matipo) Beaumont, Barbara (Rata) Moore, Nola (Kowhai) Bendall, Joy (Kowhai) Norman, Beatrice (Matipo) Chappell, Janette (Konini) Read, Noeline (Konini) Cresswell, Kathleen (Rimu) Rivers, Charlotte (Matipo) Dickson, Judith (Konini) Roberts, Anne (Matipo) Dillon, Wendy (Kowhai) Roberts, Claire (Matipo) Dilloway, Barbara (Konini) Rowan, Beryl (Rimu) Evans, Pauline (Konini) Rudd, Patricia (Kowhai) Farrell, Judith (Rimu) Stackhouse, Anne (Rata) Gillanders, Enid (Kowhai) Thomson, Elaine (Rata) Heinzmann, Pamela (Rimu) Watson, Helen (Matipo) Kensington, Jennifer (Rata) Watson, Joyce (Matipo) Lockwood, Anne (Rimu) Loe, June (Kowhai) Wilson, Ann (Rimu) McMaster, Sandra (Kowh,ai) Woolley Betty (Konini) Matson, Elizabeth (Kowhai) (left 2nd term) Form II Ashbey, Christina (Matipo) Ashby, Marie (Matipo) Ballantyne, Joan (Rata) Balfour, Ena (Matipo) Barlass, Gay (Rata) Bayliss, Judith (Rata) Blackler, Jocelyn (Kowhai) Cooper, Ngaire (Kowhai) Davie, Elizabeth (Rimu) Dawrant, Lois (Rimu) Dougall, Heather (Kowhai) Fernie, Roma (Matipo) Gadiner, Jennifer (Matipo) Harrison, Sally (Rata) Hawkins, Ruth (Kowhai) Henshall, Margaret (Konini)

Allison, Judith (Rimu) Andersen, Alison (Konini) Bell, Judith (Matipo) Brooks, Jeannette (Matipo) Chalkin, Patricia (Rimu) Ferguson, Kathleen (Rata) Flesher, Barbara (Rata) Francis, June (Konini) Fulton, Diana (Rimu)

Hoy, Rhonda (Rata) J ecks, Mary ( Konini) Morrow, Betty (Rata) Mossman, Joyce (Rata) Muschamp, Margaret (Rimu) Myers, Nedra (Konini) Myers, Pamela (Konini) Nairn, 'Joy (Konini) Pickering, Mary (Rimu) Richards, Ursula (Rimu) Roy-Smith, Enid (Rata) Trenbath, Dawn (Rata) Vizer, Beryl (Rimu) Walker, Judith (Matipo) Watling, Margaret (Rimu)

Form I Imbach, Vera (Kowhai) Lance, Susan (Kowhai) Mair, Jocelyn (Matipo) Orchard, Jennifer (Kowhai) Richardson, Jean (Konini) Westgarth, Margaret (Rata) Walker. Frances (Konini) Wills, Margot (Konini) Standard

Barbour, Lorraine (Matipo) Cole Baker, Rae (Kowhai) Dickson, Jill (Konini) Edwardes, Joanne (Kowhai) Greenwood, Jeanette (Konini) Howman, Venetta (Matipo)

4 A

Macfarlane, Janet (Konini) Marshall, Gillian (Matipo) Minson, Gail (Rata) Moore, Elaine (Rimu) Skurr, Jennifer (Matipo) Tobin, Priscilla (Rata)

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Standard 4 B Ormandy, Jill (Rirnu) ,.<\'Court, Lynette (Rimu) Scott, Rose (Matipo) Brown, Judith (Rimu) Shearer, Joan (Konini) (left 3rd term) Shrimpton, Fiona (Kowhai) Chappell, Anne (Konini) Taylor, Diane (Matipo) Drummond, Elaine (Rimu) Withell, Erica (Matipo) Fowler, Philippa (Rata) Worsnop, Beverley (Kowhai) McAllister, Ann (Matipo) Batstone, Beryl (Kowhai) Carr, Carole (Matipo) Cox, Juliet (Kowh~i) Cromb, Jeanette (Konini) Harrison, Helen (Rata) Harris, Elizabeth (Rata) Hawkes, Jillian (Matipo)

Standard 3 Hobbs, Judith (Konini) Holinbergh, Rosita (Rata) Lightfoot, Lynette (Konini) McAlpine, Elspeth (Kowhai) Park, Jane (Kowhai) • Thomson, Jennifer (Rimu) Tothill, Janet (Matipo)

Agar, Philippa Ballantyne, Dawn Barrell, Lynley Cox, Margaret Davidson, Rosemary Edwardes, Sally Hodge, Margaret Hoy, Janet Maitland, J udette

Standard 2 Morris, Ann Morris, Joyce (2nd term) Orchard, Cherry Petrie, Judith Robinson, June Stevens, Adrienne Stevens, Josephine Stewart, Aileen Wilson, Dorothy

Arthur, Lois Ballantyne, Ann Baniford, Judith Borwick, Evelyn Beck, Jan Falck, Jan Jackson, Heather Macdonald, Rosemary McPhail, Jennifer

Stand.ard l Mitchell, Jan Muschamp, Bridget Needham, Barbara N evell, Diana Sapsford, Adrienne Tapley, Sandra Walton, Beverley Wills, Heather Wilson, Lynette

Kindergarten Hodge, Averill Barrell, Gwynneth Jarrett, Diana Blunden, Jennifer (3rd term) Lake, Leola (left 1st term) Bool, Margaret McDonald, Dinah Campbell, Jennifer McGill, Robyn Carl, Penelope Neale, Juanita Corby, Catharine Perry, Jocelyn Cranfield, Susan Rastrick, Elizabeth Erikson, Rose (3rd term) Rich, Helen Etwell, Dianne (3rd term) Smith, Leonore Ferris, Katinka (3rd term) Stevens, Sonya (2nd term) Fuse. Miya (3rd term) Todd, Marcia (3rd term) Gebbie, Jane (3rd term) Turner, Janet (3rd term) Glasson, Wendy (3rd term) Williams, Jennifer Guillermo, Mary (3rd term) Wills, Philippa Hale, Katrina Henderson, Susan

EDITORIAL For the hrst time since 1939, the year opened in peace. Yet will the Allied nations be able to win the peace as successfully as they won the war? We can only hope that at the recent conferences at Paris, treaties have been drawn up which will lessen the chances of aggression, and that we may live in the kind of world for which we have hoped so 1ong. The year has been an importa{u one for the School also. On October 9th, the new wing at the House was officially dedicated and opened. The wing, consisting of a large dining-hall, modern kitchen, laundry and drying room is a great improvement, and v,rill be much appreciated by the boarders. Let us hope that it will herald the building of the new school! Another improvement at School has been the moving of the library upstairs to Room 5. The room, with its bays of cream shelves and green stained chairs and tables, is now very cool and inviting. At the beginning of the year we welcomed Mrs Penney, Miss Hartley, Miss Shackle, Miss McDonald, Miss Campbell and Miss Doherty to the staff. At the end of the first term Miss de Thier left, and at the beginning of Term two we welcomed her successor, Miss Cade 1. In the middle of the third term we were sorry to lose Miss Anderson, who has accepted a position in the National Orchestra. Our best wishes go with her, and we are grateful to Miss Bone, Mrs Collins, and Mrs Smith, who have taken over her classes. The School is now over thirty-five years old. We who are leaving should like to think we have contributed something to the good reputation it has gained; in tµrn, we hope that those who still have years at School ahead of them will do their best to carry on its traditions.

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February 5th-T he School opened with a roll of 392. Opening service was taken by Dean Warren, the School Chaplain. We welcomed Mrs Penney, Miss Hartley, Miss Shackle, Miss McDonald, Miss Campbell, Miss Doherty, and Miss Shand to the staff. February 6th-Election of prefects, sub-prefects and senior orderlies. February 7th-lnduction service for prefects. February 8th-Senior orderlies received their badges. First House meetings held. February l4th-Prefects gave a School meeting. February 20th-We learned that an uld girl, Blanche Hellcwell has been awarded the Royal Red Cross. February 22nd-School swimming sports held. February 26th-Mrs Thompson spoke to the School at assembly about Melanesia. March lst-Lady Dobbie, wife of the Governor of Malta gave us a very interesting talk about life on the island during the blitz. March 6th-Ash Wednesday Service taken by Canon Parr. March 9th-Inter-School tennis matches began. at Wilding Park. March 14th-Prefects gave the School a general knowledge test. April 4th-P.T.A. meeting addressed by representatives of each form on international subjects. April 9th-Rev. C. E. B. Muschamp spoke to the School about Melanesia. April l 2th-Finals of House tennis matches won by Rimu. April 14th-Choir broadcast from 3YA. April 15th, 16th, 17th-Whole School attended Holy Week services at the Cathedral, conducted by Canon Parr. April l 6th-School visited by two members of the staff of the Hokitika District High School. April 18th-Maundy Thursday service taken by School Chaplain. Lenten collection totalled £40 / 13/-. April l 9th-23rd-Easter exeat. May 2nd-Party of senior girls visited an art and treasure exhibition at the Welcome Club. May 4th-The School dance held with seventy Christ's College boys as guests.

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May 7th-Whole House relay won by Rimu. May Sth- The orchestra accompanied singing at assembly. Miss Moore spoke to the School about Melanesia. May 9th-Helen MacRae appointed a sub-prefect. Joan Spooner appointed a senior orderly. May 10th-End of term service taken by School Chaplain. We were sorry to lose Miss de Thier.

TERM

June 5th-Opening service taken by School Chaplain. We welcomed Miss Cadel our new games mistress. June 27th-First half of Church's Year Service. June 28th-Sixth and fifth forms addressed by Rev. Walter Robinson about the Student Christian Movement. July 4th-Second half of Church's Year Service. School party went to concert by Lili Kraus. July 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th-Mid-year exams. July 18th-The staff played a match against the "A" etball team, and the prefects entertained both teams at afternoon tea. July 22nd-The School went to see "Henry V." July 26th-Party of seniors went to a performance of " Macbeth " by the Canterbury College Drama Society. August lst-Second P.T.A. meeting addressed by Mr G. H. Lawton, lecturer in geography at Canterbury College. Augu t 2nd-" A " hockey team went down: to Timaru to play a match against Craighead. ugu t 5th-" A " hockey team played a match against the staff. August 8th-School attended the Confirmation Service in the Cathedral, at whi h fourteen girls were confirmed. Augu t l 3th-Party of senior girls went to the dress rehearsal of a "Winter's Tale" by the Avonside Girls' High School. August 15th-Folk-dancing parties held. August l 9th-Party of senior went to see " The Pirates of Penzance" presented by the Christchurch West High School. August 2lst-Parents' Day and Direct Giving service. Collection amounted to £2 6 / 19 / 9½. August 22nd-Mr Dick, from the Catchment Board, showed a film about soil conservation.

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August 23rd-School Chaplain took closing service. Presentation of " The Admirable Crichton," by members of the senior Dramatic Club i11'the Radiant Hall at night. Mrs Bowie's son was born on September 6th.

TERM

III

September l 7th-Opening service taken by the Chaplain. Record roll of 402. We were addressed by Miss Francesca French, the famous missionary and explorer. September l 9th-Final of House hockey matches won by Kowhai. September 26th-School party went to a concert given in connection with the Musical Festival. October 9th-Official 01 ening of n w dining hall block at the House. Dedication service taken by the Chaplain and followed by dinner. October 11th-Mr Troup interviewed all girls going to the University next year. October l 5th-Miss Stella Purchas, an old girl, recently returned from internment in China, came to thank the School for the gifts we sent her. October 18th-Miss Christobel Robinson from the Vocational Guidance Centre spoke to the Upper School. Miss Anderson left to join the ational Orchestra. October 22nd-School party went to the film " Olympia." Entrance Scholarship examination. October 25th-School party ·went to concert by Joan Hammond. October 28th-Labour Day holiday. November 4th-Athletic sports held. Jovember 6th-Sixth form had a half-holiday to go to the Inter-School sports. November 9th-Show Day holiday. ovember 15th-Holy Communion Service held at School at 7 .15 a.m. followed by breakfast. Founders' Day Service at 7 .30. ovember l 6th- Tennis and swimming matches against the Old Girls up at the House. The Old Girls entertained Upper Fifth and Sixth forms at afternoon tea. Iovember 18th-School certificate exams began. P.T.A. meeting addressed by Miss Parsons from the Library School at ·wellington and attended by Sixth form <Yirls.

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THE PRIZEGIVI

G, 1945

The Prizegi ving was again held in the Caledonian Hall. The Chaplain said .the opening prayer, which was followed by Mrs Young's report. Then the Archbishop gave his address and presented shields, cups, and badges won during the year. The following girls won Bronze Shields for first class averages throughout the year:• Alison Bennett, Elspeth Cook, Marie Morris, Annette Stouppe, Margaret Cox, Isla Gibson, Joan Spooner. Jose Owen, Rosalind Carey, Ann Coates, Helen Starr, Theresa Taylor, Prudence Tobin, Nancy Morris, Raywyn Radcliffe, Oner Fulton, Margaret Josling, Muriel Thomas, Jennifer Warren, Valerie Bowen, Janet Pullon, Rosemary Smith, Marie Ashby, Era Balfour, Beryl Vizer, Barbara Fle her, Vera Imbach. Other awards were:Major Levy Modern Fifth Essay CujJ for Current Events: Patsy Richardson. The Larcombe French Cu/J: Elspeth Cook. Miss Hoy's Mathematics Cu/J: Norah Holland. The Stokes Music Cup: Anne Darwin. The Corsbie Home Sc1Jence Cup: Annette Stouppe.

EXAMT

ATIO

RESULTS,

1945

University Entrance Scholarship: Credit List-Annette Stouppe. Bursary-Alison Thomas. Higher Leaving Certificate: Alison Bennett, Helen Binney, Tessa Calder, Elspeth Cook, Margaret Cox, Greeba Douglas, Mary Glasson, Benita Hogg, orah Holland, Marie Morris, Audrey Pilbeam, Helen Sincock, Annette Stouppe, Alison Thomas, Joan Wilkinson, Diana Wood. University Entrance Examination: Barbara Scott. School Certificate: June Bevan-Brown, Margaret Brooks, Jennifer Brown, Margaret Candy, Anne Darwin, Isla Gibson, Anne Mitchell, Janie Osborne, Joan Spooner, Nola Vile, Norma Blakey, Jean Broome, Ray Brownlee, Virginia Clayton, Rosslyn Davis, Adrienne Herdman, Marjorie Na pier, Annette Spence, Elizabeth Todd, Elizabeth Williamson. Partial School Certificate: Mildred Hulse, Elaine Rhodes, Barbara Richards, Margaret Schluter, Marna Stevens.

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Government Entrance Examination for Shorthand TyjJists: Margaret Rimmer. Chamber of Commerce Examination: Brenda Jewellshorthand (honours). Margaret Rimmer-shorthand and typewriting (honours). Music Examinations Trinity College, 1946: Caroline Curtis-Higher Local Theory. Royal Academy, 1945: .Jennifer Connor Grade VI, Margaret Barrell Grade III. Rudiments of Music: Jennifer Connor, Noeline Gough. Trinity

College Elocution

Examinations

Intermediate: Janet Gould (Honours). Junior: Rae Cole-Baker (Honours). Advanced Preparatory: Margaret Westgarth merit). FIRST

AID EXAMINATIO

(Passed with

All candidates who have sat for these examinations have passed. N .B. Under the ew Syllabus Regulations, girls who sit " Homecraft " in the School Certificate Examination have to satisfy the examiner in (a) A theoretical paper. (b) Practical tests in Laundry, Cooking and Housework. The theoretical paper is taken in November in the ordinary outside examination. The practical tests are given by the School authorities in Galwey House, and the marks awarded to each candidate are forwarded to the Education Department and are then added to those obtained in the theoretical paper. Girls who have had a period of residence in Galwey House have therefore a considerable advantage, when it comes to practical tests, as they know their way_ round and have had experience in the best methods of carrying out the various types of work tested. Whenever there are vacancies at the House, the opportunity for residential courses will be offered to daygirls and those who are sitting Homecraft are strongly advised to take advantage of this offer.

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IOR SCHOOL

CERT,

1945

The .Junior Concert was held on the afternoon of Tuesday December 11th at 2 p.m. The first item on the programme was a play, "The Elfin Hill" by aomi Mitchison, produced by Miss Frona King, and the Form III Drama Club. The following girls were in the cast:Mary Newton, Nurse; Margaret Ritchie, Queen; Pat Whittington, Chamberlain; Diana Jarman, Nixie; Maureen Pickup, Elf Girl; Diana Newton, 1st Elf Boy; Audrey Kofoed, 2nd Elf Boy; Marguerite Thomas, Elf King.

This was followed by two choral ·items by Forms I, II an<l III, " To the Maypole Haste Away," and " Begone Dull Care," both three-part songs arranged by Doctor Griffiths. A one-act play, "Down the Crocus Tunnel," by .John Bourne, was produced by Miss Rankin, Miss Claughton and Miss King. Members of the cast were:Barbara Flesher, Betty; Margaret W estgarth, Robin; Jeannette Brooks, Nanny; Vera Imbach, Overseer of the Elves; Lorraine Barbour, Fairy Herald; Judith Allison, Fairy King; Judith Bell, Fairy Queen; Jennifer Orchard, Serg_eant of the Fairy Guard; Frances Walker, Chief Pilot of the Fairy Air Force; Joan Shearer, Guard; Joanne Edwardes and Susan Lance, Prisoners.

This was followed by Form III's singing of " Lonely Woods" (Lully), and "The Glow of Evening," a two-part song by Henry Smart. The final item on the programme was a play by Forms I and II, " The Stranger," by Lawrence Swinyard, with the music by Schumann; it was pro• duced by Miss Rankin, Miss Claughton and Miss King. The cast was as follows: Elaine Thomson, the Merry Peasant; Jennifer Bennett, his Wife; Nedra Myers, the Wild Rider; Eloise Marshall, the Colonel; Ursula Richards, the Hunter; Ngaire Cooper, the Poet; Marie Ashby, the Tinker; Sally Harrison, the Orphan; J ah ice McLeod, the Stranger.

The plays were very well acted and attractively produced, and the singing was of a high standard.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS, 1945 Tuesday, November 27th, was an ideal day for the Junior School Athletic Sports, which were held at the field at Papanui Road. The results were as follows:CHAMPIONSHIP, UNDER 9: C. Carr 1, D. Ballantyne, A. Stewart (equal) 2.

A. Stevens,

"A" NETBALL TEAM, 1946 Standing (left to right) : J. Bevan-Brown, I. Buckeridge, J. Stephenson, J. Orchard. Sitting (left to right) : A. Thomas, M. Rimmer (Captain), L. Anderson.

"A" tanclh1g (left to right) Sit,ting (left to right):

A. Thomas.

TEN IS TEAM, 1946 : J. Kemp, A. Stouppc, V. Main, M. Rimmer. B. Jew 11, W. Morgan (Captain), N. Vile,

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60 YARDS, OPEN: J. Wilding 1, J. Watson 2, J. Dickson 3. 50 YARDS, UNDER 9: C. Carr 1, D. Ballantyne 2, A. Bean 3. 50 YARDS, UNDER 11: B. Flesher 1, A. Talbot 2, M. Westgarth 3. 30 YARDS, 5 and 6 YEARS: B. Needham 1, L. Wilson 2, J. Bamford 3. BUNNY JUMP, OPEN: J. Dickson 1, N. ·Myers 2, M. Westgarth 3. BUNNY JUMP, UNDER 9: C. Carr 1, A. Stevens 2, R. Davidson 3. BUNNY JUMP, UNDER 7: H. Wills 1, S. c'ranfield 2, J. Campbell 3. SACK RACE, OPEN: J. Dickson 1, S. Harrison 2, M. Ballantyne 3. 65 YARDS, UNDER 9: C. Carr 1, A. Stewart 2, A. Bean 3. 75 YARDS, STD. 4: B. Flesher 1, J. Allison 2, M. Westgarth 3. 50 YARDS, KINDERGARTEN and STD. 1: A. Morris 1. A. Stewart 2, J. Maitland 3. 75 YARDS, FORM II: J. Watson 1, J. Wilding 2, J. McLeod 3. 75 YARDS, FORM I: B. Vizer 1, E. Davie 2, E. Balfour 3. SACK RACE, KINDERGARTEN: H. Wills 1, B. Needham 2, J. Petrie 3. 50 YARDS, STDS. 2 and 3: L. Barbour and A. Talbot (equal) 1, J. Dickson 3. • COLOUR-MATCHING, KINDERGARTEN: J. Bamford 1. L. Wilson 2, J. Edwardes 3. SACK RACE, UNDER 11: M. Westgarth 1, B. Flesher 2, L. Barbour 3. THREE-LEGGED RACE, OPEN: J. Dickson and B. Rowan 1, M. Ballantyne and J. McLeod 2, R. Stevens and M. Cotter 3. LITTLE VISITORS' RACE: G. Barrell 1, P. Wills 2, W. Lightfoot 3. THREE-LEGGED RACE, KINDERGARTEN: L. Wilson and J. Bamford 1, S. Tapley and B. Needham 2, J. Edwardes and A. Morris 3. LOWER SCHOOL HANDICAP: B. Needham 1, J. Bamford 2, L. Wilson 3.

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DISPLAY,

1945

The 1945 Annual Handwork Display was held on Wednesday, December 12th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and was well attended by parents and visitors. The woodwork was displayed in the Hall, while upstairs two rooms were in use, and they were crowded with interested visitors for most of the afternoon. The craft, painting, drawing, design and needlework were attractively set out in the Art Room. Anthologies were on display along one and a-half walls, and the paisley-designed covers which had caused such interest when they were introduced during the year, ·were much in evidence on the tables.

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Room 6 was a great success. There the dressmaking was most artistically arranged. Frocks were pinned high up on the wall at angles which displayed them to advantage; magazine illustrations were placed here and there to give the finishing touch, and there were even rugs on the floor. The work was of a high standard and the patterns keenly discussed by both girls and parents. The Junior display was in Room 15. The children's frocks, most· artistically smocked, were a credit to their owners, and the larger dresses were most attractive. Claywork and needlework were displayed on tables, and some paintings from the nature study, history and other exercise books, together with numerous other drawings, were arranged on top of the teacher's high table. The display was undoubtedly a success, and parents and visitors seemed most interested in the wide variety of handwork exhibited.

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G HALL

On Wednesday, October 9th, the new Dining Hall was officially opened. At 5.30 p.m. a dedication service was taken by the School Chaplain and, after this, the opening dinner was held. The guests included the Very Rev. and Mrs A. K. Warren, Miss L. Gardner, Canon and Mrs S. Parr, the Rev. and Mrs F. V. Fisher, the Rev. and Mrs I. L. Richards, the Rev. and Mrs W. E. D. Davies, Mr and Mrs E. C. Champion (members of the Board of Governors and their wives), Mr and Mrs Roy-Smith (representing the Old Girls' Association), the Rev. and Mrs F. . Taylor, the Ven. Archdeacon and Mrs A . .J.Petrie, the Misse I. Hunter, M. Griffin, M. Claughton, G. Rankin, D. Robinson, and some former boarders. The new Dining Hall with its panelled walls and large windows is spacious and sunny and is planned to seat 120. The adjoining kitchen is electrically fitted with up-to-date equipment and liberal cupboard, larder and pantry space. Included in the same building are a laundry and drying room. The whole new block will be of immen e value t the Boarders and is a fitting addition to the amenities they already possess.

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THE LIBRARY Again the Library has grown out of its premises and has had to be moved into a larger room. This time we have planned to order and use equipment, which can ultimatelv be moved into the 'New School. The photos will give some idea of the attractive setting of the various bays; the walls and adjustable shelves are PERIODICAL RACK cream; tables and chairs are stained green to match the rest of the furniture, consisting of a catalogue cabinet, two periodical racks, files for pictures and newspaper cuttings, a newspaper holder and two book trolleys, one with an attachment for holding maps. These trolleys are loaded as required with History or Geography books and are wheeled to the Form Room in which the particular class is being taken; this method has provided a satisfactory alternative to the sectional libraries which used to be in each subject room and has enabled us NEWSPAPER to concentrate all the reference books in the HOLDER one central library. The School is most g r a t e f u 1 to the Housecraft girls in V L M, who, under the leadership of Mrs P e n n e y and M i s s Broadhead, undertook the calc i m i n ing of the walls and painting of the woodwork in the new Library, and also to those g·ir]s who helped

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with the transport and arrangement of books. The sound projector, presented to the School by fr A. R. Harris, is also housed in the Library, a n d several forms a week go there for films which illustrate their particular class work. CATALOGUE CABINET Our o-ratitude goes to Mr Harris for his greatly appre ciate<l gift.

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Parents' Day this year was held on August 21st, when many parent and friends of the girls visited the School. The usual timetable of lessons was followed and the visitors took much interest in watching the classes at work, especially chemistry classes, and girls doing crafts in the art-room. Particular interest wa shown in Canon Galwey House, . where dressmaking and commercial classes were in progress, and an appetising dinner was being cooked by girls from V lower A. Folk-dancing in the gymnasium proved most popular, and visitors also watched a basketball match. The morning ended with the Direct Giving Service with a collection towards various causes which the School supports.

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The play, " The Admirable was presented in the Radiant Friday, August 2 3rd.

TUNIOR DEPARTMENT

Crichton," by J. M. Barrie, Theatre on the evening of

PARENTS'

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This year, the Kindergarten and Stds. 1 and 2 held a concert for their parents at the end of the first term. The children recited poems, and sang songs learnt during the term. The smallest girls acted "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," and the bigger ones " Little Black Sambo." Stds. 1 and 2 produced a played called "The Little Girl who Wouldn't Say Thankyou." The concert was enjoyed by the parents who were amused to see their daughters transformed into goats, tigers and fairies. During the second term, parents were invited to see the infants and juniors at their everyday school work. The children showed reading and number activities, drill tables, handwork and drawings. The children thoroughly enjoyed having their parents at School, and took great pride in showing their work. The Junior Department's sports meeting is usually held in the middle of the third term, but owing to bad weather conditions, it has been temporarily postponed. The children are looking forward to the sports, especially to the sack, three-legged and potato races, which should be amusing- to watch.

CHOIR

NOTES

We are just finishing a very enjoyable year, under the_ care and guidance of Miss Claughton. In the first term, we took part in a broadcast from 3YA, at which we sang " Not unto us, 0 Lord," by Mendelssohn, which is the most difficult anthem we have ever learnt, the second half of it being for three solo voices accompanied by a three-part choir. We also assisted with the singing· at the Holy Week Service in the Cathedral. At the Confirmation Service, held on August 8th, we again sang " Not unto us, 0 Lord," by Mendelssohn: and at the Founders' Day Service, on November 15th, we sang " How Lovely are the Messengers," by Mendelssohn. During the year we have learnt several new descants, including "The Church's One Foundation," " Holy, Holy,

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Holy," and " ow thank we all our God." We have also learnt, but not yet used, a two-part arrangement of " 0 for the Wings of a Dove." We should like to thank Miss Claughton for her patience, and for all the trouble she has taken in helping us, and we are most grateful to Anne Darwin for accompanying us so ab]y during the year.

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OTES

At the beginning of the year Alison Thomas and Margaret Rimmer were made Chapel Prefects. Our Confirmation Service was held in the Cathedral as usual, on August 8th, and many parents and friends \Vere present. The following girls were confirmed: Joy Bendall, Joan Doake, Margaret Foster, l ancy Glass, Judith Hetherington, Diana Jarman, Marie Jarvis, Anne Lockwood, Joyce Miller, Margaret Moir, Joyce Mossman, Barbara Murray, Mary Shields, Jennifer Warren. Our Founders' Day Service was held on November 16th, when the following girls took part in the impressive candle-lighting ceremony: ola Vile (Truth), Wendy Morgan (Purity), Janie Osborne (Strength); Ray Brownlee (Bravery), Jennifer Brown (Endurance), Brenda Jewell (Wisdom), Alison Thomas (Generosity), Margaret Rimmer (Friendship), nne Darwin (Hope), Adrienne Herdman (Justice), June Bevan-Brown (Sacrifice), Helen MacRac (Humility), Annette Stoupe (Dedication). The Cathedral Services at the beginning of each month have been well attended this year. At each service we have special intentions for school activities and also for Old Gir1s. We should like to thank the Dean for taking our services throughout the year, and also Archdeacon Petrie, for assisting him in our St. Margaret's Day Communion Service.

S.C.M.

TOTES

We announce with pleasure the formation of a new branch of the Student Christian Movement at St. Margaret's this year. At present, ,ve are only feeling our way in the matter of programme, but next year we hope to develop a full and interesting plan under Lhe newly-elected President, Elizabeth Champion, and her committee. This term, however,

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we have had several most interesting addresses, and we are grateful to the speakers who gave their time so willingly to help us. At the Combined Schoolgirls' Camp at Akaroa we were represented by two of our members, Nola Vile and Elizabeth Champion. From the report they gave us at one of of our meetings I am ure we shall all want to go next year. A week or two ago, we were very pleased to be invited to Girls' High School for tea, followed by an address given by Rev. H. W. Newell on various aspects of the Indian Problem and the Christian approach to this. It was a most enjoyable evening. We appreciated, too, the opportunity it gave us for fellowship with members of other school groups. Our group includes only Fifth and Sixth Form girls. We should like to extend, here, an invitation to all prospective Fifth Formers, feeling a sured they will find the group an adequate stepping stone to the fuller life of the Movement both in the University and Training College. May we say thankyou to the following speakers: Rev. Walter Robinson, who in ou:r inaugural address pointed out the wider fellowship of the World Student Christian Federation and the part we should play in it as a group in this College; Mrs Warren, Rev. I. L. Richards, Mr P. Sutton, and the Rev. M. Sullivan (from Wellington). t the general meeting the following officers were elected for 1947: President, Elizabeth Champion; Secretary, Joyce Miller; Committee, ola Vile, Anne Darwin, Jennifer Wood, Fay Soanes.

U .. R.R.A. Forms have again been active in collecting goods for overseas relief. Apart from the 300 cakes of soap, the 60 tins of food, and the tins of fat which the whole School collected early in the year, Forms have preferred to work separately, sending their efforts to different organisations. V Up. A: Boxful of babies' clothes (Soldiers,' Sailors' and Airmen's Families' Assoc., London); case of food (British Ministry of Food); three parcels of food to private people in Britain. V. Up. M: Babies' and children's clothes, flannel frocks and underwear (sent to individual children in the Great Ormond Street, Hospital, London). V L A: Two crocheted rugs, one knitted rug (Red Cross). collected [3/2/(U .. R.R.A.)

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V L M: Quilts, costumes, coats, frocks, skirts, blouses, jerseys, stockings, sandals, trousers, singlets, shirts, pyjamas, babies' clothes. (Total 113, for U.N.R.R.A.) IV A: Peggy-square covers, clothes for a baby in Belgium. IV M: Peggy-squares, babies' clothes. III A: 76 tins of food, clothes, toys for St. Mary's Home (England). III M: Peggy-squares. JI: 31 pairs of socks. /: Clothes, peggy-squares, money. All Forms assist in the collection of food coupons and used stamps.

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NOTES

Kilburn House Term I. Our first duty in commemorating the events of this term is to record with regret the retirement of Miss Hunter from the position of House Mistress which she has held for eleven years. All who have had the privilege of being in her care have learned to love and respect her for her wonderful understanding and patience at all times with boarding school girls' trivialities. We wish her every happiness and fewer worries and are always delighted when she makes occasional appearances at the House. We arrived back at the House on February 4th welcoming Miss McKinnon as our new House mistress. The old inhabitants welcomed two new members of staff, Miss Doherty and Miss Gilmour, and the new girls who soon settled down to boarding school life. During the week-ends we made great use of the swimming baths and one Saturday we held the sports ·which were composed mostly of novelty events. The whole House spent a most enjoyable Saturday at Kairaki beach. The day chosen was perfect and all the girls thoroughly enjoyed the outing. We are grateful to Miss Archer who gave up her Saturday mornings to coach the girls at tennis. Term II During this term the hockey field was in constant use. We had several exciting matches among ourselves and one against the day girls. From the beginning of the term many girls worked hard for the Bible Class Union competitions which were held in St. Luke's Hall. A number of the girls were very successful.

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Miss Cadel, who has recently come over from England to be our sports mistress, is also in residence at the House. We are all delighted to have an English representative in hockey on the staff and hope she will be happy in New Zealand. Term III When we arrived back at the beginning of the term we were disappointed to find that the new dining room and kitchen had not yet been completed, but within a fortnight the change had been effected. On October 9th Dean Warren took the dedication. service, which was held outside the chapel. Following the service was the opening dinner to which were invited members of the Board and their wives, members of staff, some old girls of the house, and the present boarders. Afterwards the boarders were entertained by going to the Grammar School dance, the College Play or the pictures. On September 21 st the senior girls were invited to Miss Thomas's dance. It was particularly enjoyable this year and ·we all thank Miss Thomas for giving us so much pleasure. We wish to thank His Grae the rchbishop, Dean Warren, Canon Parr, Rev. I. L. Richards, and Rev. L. O'S. Beere, Vicar of All Saints, Ponsonby, Auckland, for coming to celebrate Holy Communion in the chapel.

Julius House After an enjoyable summer holiday we returned to Julius House to welcome a number of new girls. The prep·-room had been painted and some renovations made. A very enjoyable outing was a trip to Kairaki, with swimming in the afternoon. During the week-ends swimming and tennis occupied most of our time, until we went home for Ea ter week-end. At the end of the term we held our House concert. We always look forward eagerly to the winter term, as we play our winter games. In the week-ends some of our girls went down and had a game of hockey with Kilburn on the hockey field. Owing to an outbreak of influenza about the last fortnight of term, all our fit girls were sent home, to be " day-girls" if they lived near enough. Near the beginning of the third term we were able to go and have our meals in the wonderful new dining room which ~e have watched being built for so many months.

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One Saturday recently Miss Taylor very kindly took our House for a picnic to Sumner. We spent the afternoon playing in the sun. Because the Senior House went out after the opening of the dining room, Julius House went to the pictures on Saturday. This term we have received our Honours Board, which looks quite imposing on the Prep1ow vve are all looking forward to the end of room wall. term with such excitements as our own House Concert.

Galwey House This year we have been very glad to welcome two new girls, and two resident mistresse , Miss Shand, who supervises the cooking and House duties, and Miss Hartley. During the year Miss Griffin arranged many enjoyable Saturday afternoon entertainments for us, including rowing on the Avon, outings to Diamond Harbour, tramps on the hills. On coming back after the May holidays we were thrilled to find that the House had been painted and that the kitchen had been greatly improved by the alterations made. Every Thursday we have had a special gue t for luncheon,

"MAC"

and in Synod week we were pleased to entertain to luncheon our own parish priests. At the end of the second term we had as our guests the girls from Te Wai Pounamu College. We spent th~ after-

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noon playing soft ball and in the evening we arranged a card party. We are very grateful to the staff who helped us to give a small party to which Cathedral Grammar School boys were invited. At the end of the third term it was with mixed feelings we heard the news that Miss Griffin was leaving us to be married. We are glad to think that she will still be in Christchurch and we are looking forward to helping her with house-keeping difficulties and the daily menu.

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OTES

To anyone not "in the know," the screams and shouts coming from Room 10 on Friday afternoons must have been extremely puzzling, but to us, they merely meant that the School play was getting under weigh. This year the senior dramatic club, under the leadership of Miss King, decided to produce Barrie's " Admirable Crichton." It was an ambitions undertaking and one needing much rehearsing, but finally, after many anxious days when one after another of the cast went down with influenza, we performed it in the Radiant Theatre on August 23rd, to a large and very enthusiastic audience. The cast was as follows:Lord Loan, Alison Thomas; Lord Brocklehurst, Wendy Morgan; Hon. Ernest Woolley, Margaret Schluter; Rev. John Treherne, Nola Vile; Crichton, Cecilia Thomas; Lady Mary Lasenby, Annette Stouppe; Lady Agatha Lasenby, Janie Osborne; Lady Catherine Lasenby, June BevanBrown; Lady Brocklehurst, Jocelyn Goggin; Tweeny, Brenda Jewell; Fisher, Janis Crawford; Naval Officer, Annette Spence. Servants of Loam House in order of appearance:-Paula MacIntyre, Barbara Murray, Anne Plimmer, Mary Fisher, Betty Bartlett, Joan Spooner, Rosemary Godfrey, Helen Perry, Robyn Jenkin, Elizabeth Todd, Owen Fulton, Ballinda Myers. About five days before we performed the play, Janie Osborne caught influenza and was replaced at very short notice by Margot Seque. \Ve should like to thank Miss King for all the work and

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time she put into coaching us, and we can assure her that we had a great deal of enjoyment out of the play. For the remainder of the year we have been having play readings, and acting scenes from well-known plays.

'I'HE-JU

IOR DRAMA CLUB

During the year the Junior Drama Club read one-act plays and also studied the life and productions of Noel Coward. We should like to thank Miss Robinson for her unfailing patience and helpfulness to all those who were interested in the production of all types of plays.

THE HANDWORK

CLUB

This year girls from many forms have taken an interest in the handwork club, and with Miss Broadhead's help have attempted many kinds of handwork. Tatting has been found by many to be both fascinating and brain-wracking, while attempts at crochet have been very successful. "\Voollen toys, gay Fair Isle knitting and hand-woven scarves show that wool has not been forgotten. Many have found the finer types of handwork such as embroidery and tapestry interesting. The handwork club is most grateful to Miss Broadhead for her untiring patience and helpfulness.

THE HOBBIES

CLUB

A new addition to our clubs-the Hobbies Club-has been started this year, and under the guidance of Mrs Penney achieved an interesting programme for its eighteen members. Foremost in any Hobbies Club are philatelists, and our enthusiasts have some interesting and good collections. Some of the stamps of unusual design have elicited the admiration of us all. Those more interested in handcraft work have been busy with weaving·, embroidery, and the making of rope sandals. Two girls are making tweed skirts for U. .R.R.A. Another group is busy with parchment paper making writing compendiums or small Christmas gifts. One member is generally to be found busying herself with some biological study.

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Several members have given talks on their hobbies. Particularly interesting one were given on hockey, yachting and taxidermy. •

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The Club members wish to thank Mrs Penney for her help and patience, and they feel that the success of their vmrk is due to her.

THE ART CLUB Once again the Art Club has had a very busy and enjoyable time. We have been able to help St. Saviour's Orphanage by painting table mats for them, putting flower designs for the Seniors, and many interesting animals for the Juniors. Apart from this, clay modelling and weaving have been two of the chief interests among our members. This year our Club is not as large as usual, but all the same we have done very interesting work. Some of the girls have done some good paintings and sketches, and also posters. We wish to thank Miss Lowe, our Club Leader, for her helpful supervision and patience. On the whole we feel it has been a successful year and look forward to another.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

CLUB

During the last term, with Miss Lowe's encouragement, this new club was begun. Many girls who are interested in these

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subjects work in their spare time ketching, painting glasses and doing other form of craft. All these are to be exhibited in the art exhibition at the end of the year. With helpful and constructive criticism from Miss Lowe, much improvement is seen in each new piece of work. Those elected to the committee ·were:-M. Mannering, President; J. Paton, J. Owen, G. Owen, M. Davis.

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DING CLUB

Although our number has not increased since last year, we have maintained the same high standard, and each member has completed at least one article and assisted in the mending of se ond hand books. This last branch is an addition, and it has been very satisfactory. The articles made include autograph books, a recipe book, and an anthology folio. Stenci1ling was used on the insides of the covers and lettering printed ,on the outside. None of this could have been done without the help of Miss McDonald, and we take this opportunity of thanking her for everything she has done to help us.

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OTES

The Orchestra, with a membership of fourteen, has made great headway this year under the able guidance of Miss Anderson. At the beginning of the year we were sadly in need of practice, but our work has steadily improved. We accompanied the School with hymns twice at Assembly in the first term, and aft r that were kept very busy practising for items between the acts of the School Play at the end of the second term. The Orchestra played as an Overture, " Christmas Piece," by Mendelssohn, and during the intervals, "Theme," by Tchaikovsky, Schumann's "Album Leaf," and a Gavotte by Bach. A quartet, Miss Anderson, Diana and Jennifer Wood and Anne Darwin, played two minuets by Mozart. The audience wa favourably impressed with the work of the Orchestra. So far in the third term the Orchestra has been practising for the concert of the Combined Schools. \Ve should like to thank Miss nderson very much for her patience with our shortcomings, and for her help and encouragern nt throughout the year. We shall be sorry to

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lose Miss Anderson, but vve congratulate her very sincerely on being chosen to play in the N.B.S. orchestra, and should like to offer her our best wishes for the future. In her place, ·we welcomed Mr Alfred Dixon.

CHORAL

CLUB

Although we have been a somewhat "junior" club this year, we have had some very enjoyable practices together. Included amongst the songs we have sung were many folk songs and community songs in unison; and for harder and more serious study we have tried two-part versions of " The Blue Danube Waltz," and " Spring's Return," by Strauss and " 0 Peaceful England," from " Merrie England" by Edward German. Our thanks go to Miss Claughton for her help, and to Caroline Curtis for her efforts at accompanying us.

SCIENCE

CLUB

This year Miss Hunter and Miss Shackle have taken a great deal of trouble over arranging outings for us during Club time. The Juniors first visited the Gardens and hot-houses, while the Seniors went to the Museum to study the china. Next we visited the "Star-Sun" printing works, while the others went to " Taylor's " Laundry. At Urlwins we were interested to watch different electrical apparatus take form. vVe were all very pleased to receive from the Neon Lights Company a coloured swan which we appreciated very much. After visiting Scott's Foundry we found that we had more interest in the workings of electrical ranges. On some afternoons ,ve listened to interesting talks given by various girls: "Louis Pastern-" (Da,Nn Henty), "Madame Curie " (Rosemary Packer), and "Astr:onomy" (Olive Lyons). On another afternoon Miss Hunter experimented in the laboratory with liquid air. The Seniors are very grateful to Miss Hunter for all the work she has done for us, and the Juniors to Miss Shackle. We should also like to thank the firms who have kindly spared some of their valuable time for us on several occas10ns.

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The first meeting of the Travel Club was held on Friday, 7th June, when the committee, secretary and president of the Club were elected. It was very good of Miss McKinnon to take charge of the Travel Club again, and we wish to thank her very much for the many interesting speakers she invited. When we did not have a visiting speaker, some of the girls in the Club gave very entertaining talks. Our speakers up to the time of writing these notes have been Mr McLachlan, speaking on " The Balkans "; Miss Edwards, speaking and ~inging abouL "Wales"; Mrs Newell on "India"; Mr Christeller on "Switzerland"; Mrs Bent on "Cairo." During the third term we had Mrs MacMillan on " The Black Forest," and Captain Newman speaking on "The North Sea and Merchant Navy." We should like to thank our speakers very much indeed for giving up their time to come and speak to us about their travels.

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Our Annual School Dance was held on May 14th. The prefects were hostesses and our guests for the evening were sixty senior boys from Christ's College, and the guests of honour included Mrs Young, Mrs R. J. Richards, Miss Dougall, Miss Thomas, Rev. W. Robinson, and members of our own staff. The hall was most effectively decorated with coloured figures, streamers and much greenery. Altogether it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and we should like to thank all who helped, both with decorations and supper, to make it such a success.

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NOTES

The season opened with much enthusiasm owing to the excellent coaching which Mr Brown gave us. The Senior and Junior House Tennis were won by Rimu and Rata respectively. . There was no Inter-Schools competition this year. However, a very keen interest was taken in the Canterbury Junior Tournament at Wilding Park. We wish to congratulate Nola Vile who won the Senior Singles, and who

"A" HOCKEY TEAM, 1946 Standing (left to right): M. Schluter, J. Dingwall, T. Vile, L. Bunt, A. Herdman. Sitt:ng (left to right): B. Jewell, J. Paton, W. Morgan (Capta1:1). M. Mannering, 0. Fulton. (Abs:. nt: Ray Brownlee.)

From left: J'ennifer Dickson (Junior Champion).

Stephenson Champion),

(Senior Champion), Judith Judith Mardon (Under 13

SWIMMING CHAMPIONS, 1946 (left to right: A. Bruce, I. Buckeridge, E. Page (tied for Intermediate Championship). Sitting (left to right): M. Shields (Junior), W. Morgan (Senior).

Standing

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with Margaret Rimmer,. reached the semi-final 111 the Doubles. vVe are looking forward to the Old Girls' match to be played later on in the term. -Wendy Morgan (Captain). Congratulation to Wendy Morgan on winning the " A " team singles and on gaining her colours.-Ed. The teams are as follows:A TEAM W. Morgan* B. Jewell A. Thomas N. Vile V. Main M. Rimmer A. Stouppe J. Kemp * denotes colours.

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B TEAM A. Herdman M. Dougall J. Osborne M. Davis P. Tobin C. Brown M. Seque J. Brown \_.

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Owing to the exceptionally mild winter this year we have had many opportunities of improving our standard of play. We entered three Senior teams and one Junior team in the Inter-School Tournament. The Junior team won all its matches except one, which it drew. We had a very enjoyable Saturday morning entertaining and playing the A and B Net ball teams· of Rangiora High School. Both our teams were successful, the A team's score being 28-26, and the B team's score being 27-18. We enjoy these visits very much indeed. An outstanding feature of the season was the match between the A team and staff, the latter insisting upon our playing in unaccustomed positions on the court. This match caused much amusement and sore throats to those who watched it. It was a memorable sight to see the dignified staff holding their own on the Netball court. They eventually won, amid loud cheering from the rest of the staff. The teams would like to thank Miss Cadel, Miss Rankin and Miss Gilmour, for all the time they have spent in coaching, and for all their valuable help. • -M. Rimmer (Captain).

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TEAMS,

A TEAM G.S.: J. Orchard A.: M. Rimmer (C.)* A.C.: A. Thomas* C. : L. Anderson D.C.: J. Bevan-Brown D.: J. Stephenson. G.D.: I. Buckeridge B TEAM M. Shielas B. Murray P. Sharpe H. Starr (Capt.) H. MacRae J. Wood L. Treleaven * denotes colours.

1946 C TEAM M. Johnson Z. Hollander L. Stuart U. Bowen C. Brown (Capt.) B. Rastrick Z. Trelea ven D TEAM (under M. Bell (Capt.) E. Marshall P. Miller R. Barlass J. Vile J. Mardon J. Horman

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Congratulations to Margaret Rimmer and Alison Thomas on being awarded their Netball Colours.-Ed.

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This year we were very fortunate in having good weather for our hockey season, and we were able to play all our inter5Chool matches. On 2nd August the A team were invited to Craighead, and we spent two very enjoyable days there. Although the match, which was very evenly contested, ·was won by Craighead by 5 goals to 4, the team produced a higher standard of hockey than at any other time during the season. On Saturday, August I 0th, we entertained Rangiora and played our annual match against them, which we won 6-1. Kowhai once again won the House Hockey with Rata as the runner-up. We should like to thank Miss Cadel who has so patiently coached us and for the he] pful instruction she has given us, and be should also like to thank Mrs Penney, Miss Shackle and Miss Archer, for their help with the teams. The teams would like to congratulate Mary Mannering on being awarded her colours. -W. Morgan (Captain). We should like to congratulate Wendy on being reawarded her colours.-Ed.

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NOTES,

1946

The swimming season which was very long this year began about the middle of October, 1945, and ended towards the end of February, 1946. On November 17th the annual relay against the Old Girls was held, which proved quite an amusing event. The Swimming Sports were held on the morning of February 22nd. It ·was a warm sunny day and all the events were keenly competed for. Kowhai won the cup with Rata as runner-up. Resnlts:ONE LENGTH

Senior Events FREESTYLE: W. Morgan 1, C. Curtis 2, J. Paton

BREASTSTROKE: J. Spooner 1, 0. Lyons 2. DIVING: W. Morgan 1; C. Curtis 2, C. Thomas 3.

Intermediate Events ONE LENGTH FREESTLYE: E. Page 1, J. Chapman 2, P. Whittington 3. I. Buckeridge 1, D. Newton 2, 0. Fulton· 3. BREASTROKE: DIVING: A. Bruce 1, M. Fisher 2, R. Jenkin 3. Junior Events ONE LENGTH FREESTYLE: M. Falck 1, J. Dickson 2, M. Shields 3. BREASTSTROKE: J. Bennett 1, M. Shields 2, M. Muschamp, J. Francis 3 (equal). DIVING: S. Harrison 1, M. Shields 2, M. Falck 3. OPEN, 25 YARDS BACKCRAWL: E. Page 1, J .. Chapman 2, J. Warren 3. OPEN, DIVE: W. Morgan 1, M. Shields 2, S. Harrison 3. OPEN, 25 YARDS FREESTYLE: E. Page 1, P. Whittington 2, I,I, Starr 3. I. Buckeridge 1, C. Curtis, OPEN, 25 YARDS BREASTSTROKE: T. Taylor 2 (equal). J. Chapman 3. BEGINNERS' WIDTH: G. Marshall 1, F. Walker 2, B. Worsnop 3, BEGINNERS' DIVE: B. Flesher 1, W. Nelson 2, J. Tothill 3. BEGINNERS' LENGTH: J. Francis 1, J. Allison 2, J. Tothill 3. Form Races VI-J. Spooner 1, E. Rhodes 2. V up A-E. Page 1, H. Starr 2. V up M-B. Jones 1, J. Owen 2. VL.A-A. Plimmer 1, C. Thomas 2. VL.M-M. Russell 1, J. Chapman 2. IV A-A. Elms 1, I. Buckeridge 2. IVM-P. Whittington 1, P. Sharpe 2. IIIA-M. Falck 1, M. Ballantyne 2.

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IIIM-J. Dickson· 1, J. Chappell 2. II-N. Myers 1, S. Harrison 2. I & St. 4A-J. Francis 1, J. Allison 2. HOUSE RELAY: Kowhai 1, Konini 2, Rata 3. CHAMPIONSHIP, SENIOR: W. Morgan (10), 1; C. Curtis (6), 2·; J. Spooner (5), 3. I. Buckeridge, E. Page, A. CHAMPIONSHIP, INTERMEDIATE: Bruce ( 5 points) , 1 (equal) . CHAMPIONSHIP. JUNIOR: M. Shields (7), 1; M. Falck (6), 2; S. Harrison, J. Bennett (5 points), 3 (equal). HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP: Kowhai 1, Rata 2, Matipo 3.

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SPORTS,

1946

The Annual Sports were held at Rugby Park on November 4th. We were lucky to have a fine day, as the rain held off just long enough for us to complete the programme. We are very grateful to Mrs Roy-Smith for presenting the cups, and we should also like to thank Miss Cadel for the capable ·way in which she organised the sports, and Miss de Thier for starting the races. Although no records were broken, there were three equalled. Senior Champfonship Events 100 YARDS: J. Stephenson 1, W. Morgan 2, L. Anderson 3. Time 12 2-5sec. 80 YARDS HURDLES: W. Morgan 1, C. Murchison 2, J. Stephenson 3. Time 12sec. (equalling the present record.) 150 YARDS: J. Stephenson 1, S. McMaster 2, W. Morgan 3. Time 18 3-5sec. ( equalling the record). HIGH JUMP: W. Morgan 1, N. Gibson 2, A. Stouppe 3. Height 4ft. 8Un. LONG JUMP: J. Stephenson 1, C. Gunn 2, W. Morgan 3. Distance, 15ft. Hin. Junior Championship Events 100 YARDS: J. Jones 1, J. Pullen 2, M. Newton 3. Time 13 2-5sec. 150 YARDS: J. Dickson 1, J. Watson 2, J. Pullon 3. Time, 19 1-5s. 65 YARDS HURDLES: J. Dickson 1, P. Whittington and J. Vile 2 (equal). Time, 11sec. HIGH JUMP: M. Falck 1, J. ~Tones 2, J. Todd 3. Height, 4ft. 7in. LONG JUMP: J. Pullon 1, P. Whittington 2, M. Falck 3. Distance, 13ft. 8~in. Open Events SACK RACE: J. Owen 1, J. Bennett 2, S. Heslop 3. HOCKEY DRIBBLING: M. Fisher 1, J. Chapman 2, M. Falck 3. 65 YARDS HURDLES: L. Anderson 1, B. Jewell 2, C. Murchison 3. Time, 10sec. ( equalling the record).

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OBSTACLE RACE: J. Orchard 1, S. Heslop 2, G. Owen 0. J.50 YARDS: L. Anderson 1, R. Godfrey 2, M. Jarvis 3. Time, 1_9sec. THREE-LEGGED RACE: R. Radcliffe and T. Gray 1, M. Fisher and R. Jenkin 2, M. Seque and J. Ballantyne 3. Events under 13 years HIGH JUMP: B. Vizer 1, J. Mardon 2, J. Allison 3. Height, 4ft 2in. 50 YARDS HURDLES: B. Vizer 1, N. Myers 2, J. Mardon 3. Time, 9 2-5sec. 50 YARDS: J. Mardon 1, B. Vizer 2, N. Myers 3. Time 7 2-5sec. LONG JUMP: J. Mardq_n 1, N. Myers 2, B. Vizer 3. Distance, 12ft. lO½in. 100 YARDS: N. Myers 1, J. Mardon 2, B. Vizer 3. Time 14 1-5sec. Under 11 years HIGH JUMP: P. Chalklin 1, V. Howman 2, D. Taylor 3. Height, 3ft. 8in. BUNNY JUMP: P. Chalklin 1, J. Tothill 2, E. McAlpine 3. SACK RACE: J. Edwardes 1, P. Chalklin 2, J. Dickson 3. P: Chalklin and J. Dickson 1, V. HowTHREE-LEGGED RACE: man and C. Carr 2, J. Skurr and G. Marshall 3. 50 YARDS: P. Chalklin 1, V. Howman 2, J. Tothill 3. Time 7 4-5sec. Other Events OBSTACLE RACE, UNDER 14 YEARS: J. Ormandy t, M. Westgarth 2, F. Fernie 3. 100 YARDS, UNDER 16 YEARS: M. Jarvis• 1, I. Buckeridge 2, 0. Fulton 3. Time 13sec. THREE-LEGGED RACE, UNDER 14 YEARS: J. Allison and D. Fulton 1, N. Myers and P. Myers 2, B. Flesher and M. Westgarth 3. 65 YARDS HURDLES, UNDER 16 YEARS: J. Wilding 1, I. Time 10 1-5s. Buckeridge 2, M. Jarvis and M. Taylor 3 (equal). HOCKEY DRIBBLING, LOWER SCHOOL: S. Harrison 1, N. Myers 2, B. Vizer 3. LITTLE VISITORS' RACE: Derek Rastrick 1, Kathryn Harris 2, Katrina Anderson 3. SACK RACE, UNDER 14 YEARS: J. Ballantyne 1, M. Westgarth 2, B. Flesher 3. OLD GIRLS' RACE: Mrs Carl 1, Miss G. de Thier 2, Miss J. McKillop 3. SENIOR HOUSE RELAY: Kowhai 1, Konini 2, Rata 3. JUNIOR HOUSE RELAY: Matipo 1, Rimu 2, Kowhai 3. Form, Races STDS. 3 and 4: H. Sell 1, E. Withell 2. FORM I: K. Ferguson 1, M. Westgarth 2. FORM II: B. Vizer 1, E. Balfour 2. FORM IIIH: S. McMaster 1, P. Heinzmann 2. FORM IV A: L. Stuart 1, M. Lewis 2. FORM IVM: M. Taylor 1, M. Minty 2. FORM VL.A.: R. Godfrey l, M. Jarvis 2. FORM VL.M.: R. Radcliffe 1, W. Wilson 2. FORMS V Upp. A. and M.: B. Down 1, M. Newton 2. FORM VI: A. Stouppe l, A. Darwin 2.

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Consolation Races 9 and 10 YEARS: J. Thomson 1, J. Tothill 2. 11 YEARS: L. Barbour 1, B. Flesher 2. 12 YEARS: J. Gardiner 1, K. Ferguson 2. 13 YEARS: J. Horman 1, J. McLeod 2. 14 YEARS: W. Dillon 1, M. Lewis 2. 15 YEARS: J. Wilding 1, L. Stuart, L. Cook, and R. Packer (equal). 16 YEARS: M. Newton 1, R. Radcliffe 2. 17 and 18 YEARS: B. Down 1, M. Hulse 2.

Championships SENIOR EVENTS: J. Stephenson, 16 points; Runner-up W. Morgan, 15 points. JUNIOR EVENTS: J. Dickson, 10 points; Runner-up J. Pullon, 9 points. OPEN NON-CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS: L. Anderson, 10 points; R. Godfrey, R. Radcliffe, B. Jewell, and T. Gray, 3 points (equal). UNDER 11 YEARS: P. Chalklin, 15 points; V. Howman, 6 points. UNDER 13 YEARS: J. Mardon, 17 points, B. Vizer, 16 points. JUNIOR HOUSE POINTS: Konini, Rimu, 85 points (equal); Kowhai, 50 points. SENIOR HOUSE POINTS: Kowhai 107 points, Konini 63½ points, Rimu 42 points.

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Term IWe began the year with Nola Vile as Captain, and Patsy Richardson as Vice-Captain. Those new girls lucky enough to be chosen to join our ranks were Jean Gordon, Judith Mardon, Anne MacDonald, Rema Miller, Janette Chappell, Pamela Myers, Joyce N aim, Mary J ecks, Jean Richardson, June Francis, Alison Anderson, Janet Macfarlane, Lynette Lightfoot, Judith Hobbs, Jeanette Cromb. They were very welcome and helped us to gain our four red work bars, four green work bars, five red gym. stripes and twenty green gym. stripes. We extend our congratulations to Barbara Scott on passing University Entrance last year, to Norma Blakey on passing School Certificate, to Leonie Anderson on gaining her Honours Gym; also to Kowhai House on winning the House tennis. Term IIWe were sorry to lose our Vice-Captain, Patsy Richardson, and welcomed Leonie Anderson in her place. Although unsuccessful in the House hockey, we were runners-

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up for the Net ball Shield. Congratulations Rata, on winning an excellent match.· We had four members of A teams, seven red work bars and six green work bars.

Term IIIThis term we welcomed Robin Forster to the House. We are frantically training for the Athletic Sports, our enthusiasm being evident on Cranmer Square at all hours of the day. \Ve should like to wish all those sitting exams. this year, every success. At the Sports our Juniors did very well, Judith Dickson being Junior Champion, and Judith Mardon being the under thirteen champion. We are very proud of. our Juniors who tied with R1mu for the Junior House Cup. Leonie Anderson too, did very well to gain most points in nonchampionship events. She equalled the records for the Open Hurdles and the 150 Yards Open. We congratulate Kowhai House on winning the Senior Relay and the Senior House Cup. We were second for both of these.

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OTES

Term IThis year we welcomed Wendy Morgan a~ our new House Captain, and Adrienne Herdman as Vice-Captain. We wish to welcome the following new girls:-A. Hutchings. J. Rainey, W. Dillon, E. Gillanders, N. Moore, P. Rudd, .J. Loe, S. MacMaster, E. Matson, W. Nelson, R. White, .J. Blackler, R. Hawkins, R. Cole-Baker, B. Batstone, J. Cox~ and E. McAlpine. We wish to congratulate Ray Brownlee, Rosslyn Davis, • and Adrienne Herdman on gaining their School Certificate, and Marna Stevens on gaining a Partial Pass. We wish to congratulate Wendy Morgan on winning the "A" team tennis singles last year, and also on being tennis captain this year. The points cup for the swimming sports was won by Kowhai, with most points being gained by ·wendy Morgan, the Senior Swimming Champi~n, and Elizabeth Page the Intermediate Swimming Champion. Red Bars 6, Green Bars 13, Red Stripes 19, Green G. Kowhai won the Bates House Cup.

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Term IIWe wish to congratulate Wendy Morgan on being captain of the A hockey team, and also Ray Brownlee, Julie Paton and Adrienne Herdman on being in the team. Jennifer Stephenson and Isabel Buckeridge are to be congratulated on being in the A netball team. We wish to congraulate Wendy Morgan for retaining het hockey colours. Red Bars 8, Green Bars 10. Kowhai again won the Bates House Cup. Term 111This Lerrn we completed the House matches which had to be discontinued in the second term because of bad weather. Kowhai won the Hockey Shield. We wish to congratulate Jennifer Stephenson on winning the Senior Championship at the Athletic Sports, and Wendy Morgan on being runner-up; also Janet Pullon for being runner-up in the under 15 Championship. We sympathise with Jennifer Jones as she was unable to compete in all her entries owing to a slight accident. We congratulate the girls in the Senior Relay ·which Kowhai won, also the girls in the Junior Relay in which Kowhai came third. Kowhai won the Senior Points Cup.

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Term IWe welcomed Janice Osborne back as our House Captain and Alison Thomas as vice-captain. We congratulate Janie -Osborne, Margaret Rimmer, and Alison Thomas on being appointed full prefects, and June Bevan-Brown, Jennifer Brown and Anne Darwin, sub-prefects. Congratulations go also to Alison Thomas on gaining a bursary, June Bevan-Brown, Jennifer Brown, Anne Darwin, Janie Osborne and Elizabeth Williamson on gaining School Certificate, and Margaret Rimmer on passing ·with honours her senior shorthand and typing examination. We were very pleased to welcome the following new girls: C. Curtis, H. McIntosh, A. Acton-Adams, J. Horman, B. Norman, C. Rivers, H. Watson, R. Fernie, J. Mair, V. Howman, J. Hawkes, C. Carr, J. Tothill, H. Plimmer, D. Taylor. On totalling- our marks we found we were in 3rd place for the Bates House Cup. Bars- Red 6, Green 7. Stripes-- Red 3, G recn !) .

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Term JIDuring this term we held the House netball and hockey n1.atches but were unsuccessful in both. Congratulation to Margaret Rimmer (Captain) and Alison Thomas (ViceCaptain), on gaining their netball colours. June Bevan-Brown is also a member of the A netball team. We came second for the Bates House Cup. Bars-Red 10, Green 5. Term IllWe are all hoping to have a good season of tennis. We have two girls in our A tennis team, Alison Thomas and \Ve hould like to congratulate our Margaret Rimmer. Junior team on winning their relay at the Schaul Sports. In conclusion we wish all girls sitting examinations in the fifth and sixth forms the very best of luck.

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Term IAt the first meeting of the year Helen MacRae was elected Captain of the House, and Annette Spence Vice-Captain. McThe following new girls were welcomed:-Jacqueline Call, Margaret McBean, Jan.et Purchas, Margaret Carter, Alison Perry, Mary Pretsch, Doreen Schluter, Barbara Beaumont, Anne Stockhou e. In the Swiming Sports we gained 84 marks, thus coming second in the House totals. We also came third in the House Relay, and we should like to congratulate Alison Bruce and Gwen Fulton on tying in the Intermediate Championship, and Mary Shield on winning the Junior Championship. In the House tennis matches our Senior team succeeded in reaching the second round. The Junior team did well, beating Konini in the finals. Stripes-Red 11, Green 6. Bars-Red 6, Green 6. Term IIThe annual hockey and netball matches were played thi term and our team was successful in winning the netball. Because of the continual bad weather the hockey matches were postponed before completion. We should like to congratulate Mary Mannering on gaining her Hockey Colours. Bars-Red 7, Green 8.

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Term IIIThi term we welcomed Jean Ross on her return to the • School. In the first fortnight of the term the hockey matches were played off, and after a very good game, we were defeated in the finals by Kowhai. We should also like to thank all those girls who have gained marks for the Hou e during the year for work bars, gym. stripes, and House term marks. Although we did not hine at the Athletic Sports we appreciate the· efforts of all those girls who entered, and we wish them better luck next year.

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OTES

Term IThis year we have had Annette Stouppe for our Captain again, and at the beginning of the year Brenda Jewell was elected Vice-Captain. We welcomed the following new girls:-Gwennyth Morgan, Judith Ellis, Leita Burtenshawe, Anne Hudson; Virginia Averill, Judith Farrell, Pamela Heinzemann, Anne Wilson, Mary Pickering, Diana Fulton, and Jennifer Thompson who came from the Lower School. The first important event of the year was the swimming sports. Here we kindly stepped down in favour of the other houses and finished a graceful last. In the tennis however, Rimu shone brilliantly, and our team, con isting of Brenda Jewell, Annette Stouppe, Valerie Main, and Elizabeth Todd, beat Kowhai in the finals 9-4, 4-9, 13-11, after very good matches. This success however, was not enough for us and we continued our triumphs by winning the whole House relay at the end of the term. To round things off we found we had come second for the Bates House Cup. We were sorry to lose Anne Mitchell who left during the· term. Stripes-Red 11, Green 7. Bars-Red 7, Green 6. Term IITliis term we welcomed .Joyce Miller and Judith Taylor. After our successes in the first term, the second term was rather an anti-climax. Brenda Jewell was our sole representative in the A hockey team, and the A netball team was made up entirely without us.

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In the House matches therefore, we did not do very well. The netball team lost the first round to Rata. In hockey, however, we managed to beat Konini 2-1 in the first round. The third round had to be postponed till the third term because of an outbreak of influenza among the boarders. The teams were:-Hockey-G.K., I. Seymour; R.B., T. Taylor; L.B., D. Newton; R.H., B. Jewell; C.H., M. Ritchie; L.H., M. ewton; R.W., C. Murchison; R.I., . McFarlane; C.F., F. Ower; L.I., A. Stouppe (Captain); L.W., S. Heslop, J. Gould. Netball-£. Todd (Captain), . Gibson, J. Gibb, J. Ellis, M. Cameron, E. Ormandy, L. Stuart. Our position for the House Cup was the unspectacular one of fourth. Red work bars, 6; Gre n work bars, 3. o gym. stripes were awarded.

Term IIIAt the beginning of the term Patricia Chalklin and Helen Sell joined the House. During the fir t week House hockey matches were continued and we had a very enjoyable match against Kowhai, which we lost 5-1. At present we are not doing very well in House points, mainly because too many girls are being careless about coming off the roll and losing marks. In the athletic sports our juniors did very well to come hrst equal with Konini in total points, and second in the relay. ,Ne should like to congratulate Beryl Vizor who was runner-up for the under thirteen championship, and Pat Chalklin who won the under eleven championship. The seniors too did well to come third in total points. The year on the whole has been a successful one for Rimu. In closing, we should like to wish our next year's captain the best of luck in carrying on.

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ORIGI TAL

co TRIBU'TIO

TIMMY-MY

SCOTTIE

DOG

At night my little Timmy Sleeps cuddled at my feet, Instead of in his basket. I think he's very sweet. -Gillian

Marshall,

Age_ 10, Std. 4.

THE POET 1 tramped along the winding road, The sun was shining overhead. I was really looking for a toad, And also for a robin red. And overhead the sun was hot, And, as I tramped I thought a lot Of the nonsense talked about guinea-pigs' And famous stories of 'normous whales.

tails,

For I was a Poet who spent his free time, Gath'ring God's creatures to make up a rhyme. -Rae

Cole Baker,

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RAIN

Age 10, Std. 4A.

rhe rain is pouring down the pane ' Go away' is my useless plea, I wish the sun would shine again, Shine again for me. • The rain is pouring from the sky In torrents dark and free, I wish the rain would all pass by All pass my for me. The rain has gone, the sun is out I'm full of joy and glee; I sing and dance, I Jaugh and shout, The sun is back for me. -Joanne

Edwardes,

Age 10, Std 4A.

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TIM Tim was a small moorland pony who lived on the moors in Derby and roamed the Sherwood Forest, with his mother. He was a small pony, only about twelve hands high or even a little smaller, with a shaggy brown-grey coat that made him look very dull. He may have looked dull, but he was very fresh and frisky all the year round, except in the winter when the snow was on the ground. He was a happy-go-lucky little pony till one day when the boundary keepers of the forest came to look for a pony for a circus. Almost at once they saw Tim and soon caught him with a lasso. Now Tim struggled with all his might to break free, but he could not, and the keepers took him away from his mother, and his beloved moor and forest. After a lot of training and handling by different people, Tim soon became a good, clean and well-behaved pony. He was given a new name, Sanaduke, very different from his other. He was always well fed and groomed and looked after with the greatest of care. One day after he had finished his performance, there was a loud scream and one of the lions broke free and made for the marquee where all the people were gathered. ow Tim had his chance. Rushing away down the road which he remembered so well from the day when he had left the moors, he ga1loped triumphantly along the narrow track and away across the moors to the forest. All the trees of the forest and all the grasses and bushes of the moors welcomed him back to his dearly beloved herd. -Enid

Gillanders,

THE

Age 13, Form III M.

SEA

I watch the waves come softly in, To the beach's sandy floor, I watch them lapse and turn about And quickly then withdraw. The breakers roar, I watch them crash, Their spray flies in my face, And then they turn to wrinkles, and Their bubbles look like lace. -Judith

Bell, Age 12, Form I.

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MOON

The silvery moon is sailing on high, The stars are twinkling bright. She brings such beauty into the sky On such a lovely night. Her beams alight on birds in the trees On fish in the silvery streams, She shines on the children in their beds, And gives them pleasant dreams. But when the dawn is drawing near And the stars begin to fade, Does she hide behind the clouds, Or in a heavenly glade? -June

Francis,

Age 11, Form I.

MARIE CURIE Manya Sklodovska, which was Marie Curie's name before ovemshe was married, was born in \Varsaw, Poland, on ber 7th, 1867. She had a rather unhappy childhood; her eldest sister Zosia, died when she was eleven, and her mother two years later. Manya was a very studious girl and liked to read for hours without being disturbed. Her friends regarded it as a joke and teased her about it. At that time the Tsar of Russia had taken possession of Poland, and the national language at the time was Russian. Of cour e the Poles did not like this and some of them started secret lectures, and studied the Polish language, history, and v.:irious other subjects that the Russians did not teach. Manya joined one of these study groups which was taken in an Agricultural Museum where it aroused no suspicion. She then took a position ·as governess for Mme Z's children, Bronka and Andzia, who were her pupils. Manya taught there for three years, leading a very quiet life and saving a few roubles. Manya's ambition was to go to Paris, where she could study mathematics and physics at the Sorbonne without being in fear of the Russians. At the age of ·23 she had saved

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three hundred roubles, which enabled her to go to Paris. She then had to change her name to Marie as the French could. not pronounce Manya, and as for Sklodovska-well that was almost impossible. As it was she was mostly called Madame, for the students could not bring themselves to call this shy, aloof girl, who ahvays sat in the front row at lectures, and never came to any social functions, Marie. Marie had ruled love and marriage out of her life's programme. So had Pierre Curie who was thirty-five and loved nobody. One day they met at the apartment of M. Kovalski, a professor of physics at the University of Fribourg. So it came that the two scientists met. Pierre and Marie worked together puzzling out mathematical problems, and then there were recreation days when they wandered through the woods forgetting that such a thing as worry existed. When Marie told Pierre that she intendea to visit Poland and stay there for the winter he said, " But you're coming back in October? Promise me that you will come back? If you stay in Poland you can't possibly continue your studies. You have no right to abandon science now." And Marie felt that when Pierre said, " you have no right to abandon science,",, he meant above all, "You have no right to abandon me. Marie answered gently in a voice th~t still hesitated, " I believe you are right. I should like to come back-very much." She had passed her examination brilliantly; and now she must go back to Warsaw for the summer at least. She offered the discouraged scientist a friendship which was no longer enough for him, and took her train having promised nothing. Marie according to her promise returned to Paris in October, and Pierre renewed his pleas. He visited Bronya, Marie's sister, and tried a new attack from that side. Thus he gently reasoned with Mlle. Sklodovska. By such words and by others more tender; by the protection he offered her, and by the deep irresistible charm of his daily presence, Pierre Curie gradually made a human being out of the young hermit. When they were married they roamed the roads of the Ile-de-France on their bicycles forgetting everything except nature's beauty. After they returned, Pierre went back to his work at the School of Physics and Marie spent her whole day at the lab-

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oratory of the school where a place had been found for her. But Marie also had to look after the house. She read and re-read her cookery book, reporting in the margin her trials, failures and successes in brief phrases of scientific accuracy. She gave birth to a daughter in 1897; Irene, a beautiful baby and a future obel Prize winner. She and Pierre had become interested in the experiments of Henri Becquerel, an eminent French physicist who had discovered that the salts of uranium emitted a ray which could penetrate opaque objects. A compound of uranium, which he had placed on a photographic plate surrounded by black paper had made an impression on the plate through the paper. With their pitiably inadequate apparatus they examined the nature of uranium and discovered that the mysterious r:idiation of this metal was an atomic property. Marie then discovered that some of the compounds of uranium and thorium had a far more powerful radioactivity than could be expected from the quantity contained in the compound. Therefore she concluded that there must be an unknown element. A new element. How great would have been her astonishment had .she realised then, that the new element she was trying to isolate consisted of only one ten-thousandth of one per cent of the pitch-blende ore! It was a problem that seemed beyond solution, but they solved it. They reasoned that if the element existed in the pitchblende, but was different from uranium, then it must be in the residue of the pitch-blende. Then much to everybody's amusement they ordered tons of "rubbish" to be brought to their woodshed. For four years they kept at it forgetful of their discomfort, intent only on luring out the secret, which finally they did-two secrets. For instead of one they found two new elements. One, polonium, which Marie named after Poland, and the other, Radium. The Curies were unable to make the journey to Stockholm to receive the prize as they were too ill. Quietly, modestly, humbly, they went on with their work and their privations. They avoided all publicity and were quite happy as pierre was appointed to the Sorbonne, where there was a well-equipped laboratory. Then, one rainy morning in April, 1906, Pierre left his home to visit his publisher. A few hours later they brought his lifeless body to farie. He had been walking along the

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road in the shelter of a cab, when he crossed the road but ran _into one of the horses of a wagon which had been passing the cab at the same time. He fell underneath it and the back wheel encountered a feeble obstacle which it crushed in passing-a forehead, a human brain. The cranium was shattered, and a red viscous matter trickled in all directions in the mud; the brain.of Pierre Currie. It was for her children's sake that Marie went on-and for humanity's sake. In 1911 when she received the Nobel Prize for the second time, she accepted it merely as another opportunity to widen the scope of her researches. When the World War of 1914 broke out she sent her two girls, Irene and Eve to the coast and organised and personally supervised a number of X-ray outfits for the treatment of wounded soldiers. One night she returned from her laboratory after a strerntous day. She remarked how tired she felt, and the next day was not able to rise from her bed. Doctors were not able to diagnose her disease, so sent her to a sanatorium. Not until after she died, did they know that it was radium poisoning caused by the gradual decay of the vital organs through a lifetime of excessive radiation. -Josephine

Horman,

Age 13, Form III A.

RAIN The rain went pitter, patter on the roof, And there were many birds upon the grass; Not many people in the streets did pass, And not a clatter of a horse's hoof. There was a man who wore a waterproof, And swept the leaves and dirt from off the paths; \Vindscreen-wipers wiped the rain from glass, And flowers could not hold their heads aloof. The trams were packed with children, home from school; Their school-Lags on their backs were filled with books Their faces wreathed in smiles for school was done. Wet clothes they quickly shed for fear of chill And sat before the fire content with books Since rain deprived them of their outdoor fun. -Ja

net Gould, Age 14, Form IV A.

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Printed opposite is the winning entry in a competition for the best original illustration, the subject for which had to be taken from a well-known poem, or extract from prose. The illustration had to be in black and white, and suitable for printing. This year the best illustration was from "Tom and the 1 Nater-Babies," drawn by Jose Owen. Illustrations which were highly recommended were drawn by Annette Spence, Gwylfa Owen and Jennifer Stephenson.

DREAMS Dreams are very unstable things, apt to vanish in a cloud of smoke just before the climax is reached. This abrupt ending, however, applies to the thoughts that weave themselves in and out during sleep, rather more than to those fancies which are built up while the body is perfectly relaxed and yet far from sleeping. These are the dreams that come to us while the sun streams down and makes the arms, the legs, the body, the whole world it seems, tingle with the heat and lazily laugh inside at the stupid bus and poor cows. Or maybe they come in front of a glowing fire with the blinds drawn and the arm-chair comfortable. Yes, perhaps that is the more likely. As we lie on the warm sand and listen to the surf, our thoughts wander to ships. A giant liner, dazzling white, with gulls screaming in a cloudless sky; night falls; the storm comes, and everyone feels miserable and sick. Oh dear! In huge liners they do not feel the absolute helplessness of a smaller craft, in fact we cannot imagine whether they are sick at all. The sand gets cold in that spot and the sun goes behind a cloud so we are rudely brought back to the present and sit up to eat an orange. Ah, here is the sun again. This time we are a beautiful bird, a cross between an aeroplane and a penguin, skimming backwards and forwards between the Equator and the Poles. The snow is beautiful and soft and the ice bergs look hard, blue and cold, but that does not worry us when there is the rest of the world to play about in. Where to next? \Vhy, to Egypt, and this time we take passengers so we must be an aeroplane. Over Australia which has baby kangaroos hopping about all over it, past South Africa which tends

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to be cut up into little pieces by diamond seekers, we are not quite sure why, so we hurry on past forests full of elephants till the source of the Nile is reached. Here, somehow or other, David Livingstone is showing movie pictures to the negroes so the whole party stays to see. The picture is a Mickey Mouse cartoon, in which the cat chases the bright yellow canary which flies unconcernedly about, chirping loudly, but keeping an eye on the cat at the same time. The cat is being chased by the dog, however, and poor Mickey Mouse is hanging on to the dog, who races everywhere, upstairs, downstairs, until he finally ends up by jumping out of the bathroom window. He lands, of course, in the rose bed on top of the cat, canary, and most surprisingly, Mickey Mouse. The natives all cheer and beg·in to do a war dance, which is broken up by a rather large ·wave creeping up to our feet. How annoying. Another type of reverie is the haunting tune that runs through the mind while one is otherwise occupied. At last one is forced to give in and make up the story round the dreadful tune and the result is nearly always a foreign country with lakes, dances and weddings. The sad tunes, perhaps, turn into funerals which have bright flowers and a long, winding road. One can imagine the terrible energy of the Russian dances and the stately pointing of minuets, the solemn swimming of a fish and the resounding ringing of heJls, all in a tune. However, perhaps some people are not: given to dreaming :md think with horror of the time wasted and the lack of self control shown. 09e pities them, for reality can be very haring. -Owen

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Age 15, Form V L.A.

OF ENGLAND?

Oh the stately homes of England ar.e stately now no more ·with rationing and queuing up, it's really quite a bore. And if you want a roast for lunch you line up at the store, And yet we seem to think the trouble's over! Woollen undies, well the fact is they've forgotten what they are. If you want to go out somewhere you don't jump in a car, You just cling on to the bus step while you read the " Evening Star," And yet we seem to think the trouble's over!

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You want a pair of stockings so you rush into the shop, There's a queue a few yards long and you're nowhere near the top. You reach the top, the clock chimes, and it's time for all to stop. And yet ·we seem to think the trouble's over! -Robyn

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Jenkin,

Age 16, Form V L.A.

OF THE

POTATO

Adam and Eve were the first people to live on this earth., and it is quite natural that they should be the first to discover the potato, which to-day, and as a matter of fact, ever since their time has been the main item in our everyday diet. ow it was Adam who discovered the potato and Eve who discovered how to cook it. It happened this way-Adam happene~ to be walking through his estate which we know by the name of "The Garden of Eden," when he noticed that the rose garden was badly in need of weeding; so he went back to the tool shed and collected his wheel barrow, spade and hoe, and it was not long before he was energetically engaged in pulling weeds. However, after pulling a few thistles and dock weeds, he discovered a new kind of weed growing round his beautiful standard roses. He had never seen a weed • like it before, but of course he was always coming across strange weeds. He energetically pulled the first of his victims, but to his amazement discovered huge solid earthy lumps clinging to its roots, and even noticed a few more lying in the ground, so he eagerly dug them out with his hands. He then cut one in half with his pocket knife and discovered it to be a white and solid substance similar to the forsaken apple he and his wife had eaten, so seeing that he had not been told to eat the potato, as he called it because the type of standard rose by which he had found the plant was called potato, he took a nibble-" Ah, that was good." He had never tasted anything like it before. He took another bite, a whole potato went, and soon he had devoured all he had dug. He then remembered his wife and dug more to take to her. He hurried to his house with a barrow load of potatoes and it was not long before both he and his wife were sit.ting on the front door step partaking of a delicious meal of raw

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potatoes. But I am sorry to relate that the after-effects of the meal v,ras not so pleasant for they both suffered from violent indigestion, but fortunately they had some pills specially for this complaint and soon recovered. However, Eve was not to be beaten, so she proceeded to look up her recipe books to see if they could give her any hint as to how to cook this delicious plant. Yes, on the third page in one book it read, " Food that cannot be digested easily must be well cooked." That was what she would do, she would cook them. She cleaned the potatoes in water and placed them i~1 a pot on the stove, but seeing that the bottom ones only burnt and the top ones did not cook at all, she added water. Adam and Eve both stood over the stove and watched them cook and after a while Eve noticed that they began to split and crumble, so took her knitting needle and poked them; yes they were soft. So they both took a fork and tifted out a potato each, and after waving them round in the air to cool, partook of a delicious meal of potato. Neither of them suffered any after-effects of indigestion, rnd ever since then they had potatoes every day; their children had potatoes every day; their children's children, and so on, until to-day we still have potatoes every day. -Gwylfa

Owen, Age 18, Form V Up.M.

" SEEK AND YE SHALL

FIND-

I had travelled by rail, I was tired of the road, So I turned to the hills in search of my God Who surely was present on all of the paths That led to the deep or up to the stars. But still he evaded the tracks of my mindI seemed only to stumble as if I were blind, And I found I had come to a place quite unknown Where never a tree or a shrub could have grown. And the quietness calmed me, my brain ceased to burn So I lay down to sleep till the dawn should returnI found that I couldn't feel lonely while there For I realised the presence of God everywhere. -Mary

Mannering,

Age 17, Form V Up.A.

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MAKI

DRESS FOR ONESELF

My friend Alice told me there was nothing simpler than making your own frocks. All you needed to do, she said, was to cut it out and run it up on the machine. But Alice I remember when is like that. So is George, her husband. we bought our car, George told us that we could " knock up" our own garage in half a day. We tried, but we Mind you, couldn't do it, so we employed a builder. George would have given us a hand (and we'd have succeeded in that case, of course), but he just couldn't do it, as he had a very important engagement for the foll.owing six Saturdays. Alice would help me with my sewing too, only she thinks I'd rather do it all myself. " ow Mabel," she told me one day, " you really must So economical, you know, and no take to dressmaking. trouble-no trouble at all! " No, I thought, no trouble at all, but how would it turn out? " If you buy a simple pattern, and material that doesn't slip all over the place, you'll get on well. And you'll have two or three frocks for the money you'd pay to buy one ready made." Alice harped on, and on, and on, until I really thought there must be something in it. So one day, seeing some pretty print reduced at a sale, I decided I'd try. Alice was quite right. This frock would cost me less than a third of the price of a shop-made one. And it didn't seem as if it would be difficult. I chose a pattern that certainly looked very simple. The bodice was quite plain with a yoke at the back and revers, and the skirt-what could be easier? -no gores or flares, but just a coupe of box pleats back and front. That evening I rang Alice. " I've bought some stuff and I'm going to make myself a frock," I said. " Oh, good, what's it like? " replied Alice. " Well-it's hard to describe-but you'll see it sometime. Mayb~ I'll wear it to the party at Harry's and Ester's next week. "Yes," said Alice, "maybe." " Oh, ·well," said I, " I'd better run along and start. I cmght to get it cut out and tacked to-night, don't you think? " "Oh yes, easily, lmt there's really no need to tack it, you know I never do."

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I hung up the receiver. No, perhaps there wasn't any need to tack it. I would pin it and sew it up straight away. I could always unpick it if it were wrong, anyhow. Ralph was rather scathing when I showed him my purchases. "Bet you don't make a job of it," he said. Then he saL in his armchair, put the newspaper over his. face, and relaxed. I found my sharpest scissors and my pins. Then I opened my pattern. A door burst open and all the parts of the pattern fluttered on to the floor, and under the table. Patiently I picked them up and searched for the directions. "Ah, Here they are," I thought. " ow where shall I begin?" I was contronted with a page of closely typed instructions and dozens of complicated diagrams. After ten minutes concentrated study I found the place. " To cut out View A," I read. Oh, there were three views-A. B, and C. But as far as I could see there was no difference between them, except that the women wore different hats and shoes. 0 h, Miss A had long sleeves, and Misses B and C had short. Well, mine would be short. " Look, Ralph," I said, •• here-just listen a minute, will you dear? Can you see any difference between B and C?" " What? Oh-Let me see. B and C, ah, here we are. they're exactly the same. Oh, no they're not! How stupid of you! B has pockets and C hasn't." Ralph threw the pattern back to me. "Thank you, dear," I sighed. " Then I think I'll do C.' The half-hour which followed was frantic. All the parts were numbered, and apparently some were needed and some were not. And there was no number eleven. Number eleven was the yoke, as far as I could see. I searched and searched, but no yoke could I find. "Perhaps Alice will cut me a yoke pattern to-morrow," I thought. Then I laid the parts on the material. There didn't seem to be enough stuff. After juggling it round J managed to ·work it. I pinned it and cut it out. Ralph was getting bored, so he started talking-talking all about the business he was doing at the office, and the men he had lunch with, and the horse he backed on Saturday. "Yes, yes, yes, dear," I said, snipping with the scissors in true professional style. "No, of course not-yes dear, yes." At last I finished. o}

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"Perhaps we'd better have a cup of tea Ralph," I said. '' Dressmaking is rather nerve-wracking." So I folded my sewing and put it away. ~xt day Alice arrived to see how my efforls were progressmg. " Here," she said, " you've not put the middle of the back on a fold. You'll have to have a seam there, that's all. And -oh, dear, the skirt shouldn't be on the cross. Those pleats will never hang straight. By the way, how does the bodice fit? You have a very long waist, you know. Yes, that'll be too high. Rather foolish to attempt revers, weren't you? They're the hardest thing you could choose. Now, thenwhere's the yoke? " " Oh " I said. " They must have fmgotten Lo put a yol c in the pattern, so I thoughL you might cut me one." " 11right, I'll do that in a thrice. Let me see the sleeves so that I can get the size right. Gracious! \Vhat have you done to them? '' "Well," I explained proudly, " I like my sleeve to be very puffy, so I made them bigger." " But they'll never fit the armhole. Here you'll ha e to cut it like this. Bother, where did that pin go? Under the conch? Yes, no. Look! here's yuur yoke pattern! On the floor all the time! " nd so she went on finding f-ault here, there and everywhere. I was _just getting annoyt'd when she said. " Look, I think you'd b tter scrap this and start again on . ome new stuff. It's a pity to .waste it, but you learn hy your misLake . Or-I know -you could cut it down for ;1 child's hock. For Jenny perhaps." "Well, I don't know," I said. "Jenny's got the wrong colouring for this material. It vmuld suit Maureen though. You cut it dmvn for Maureen.'' " Oh thanks, I'd Jove to. And you buy omething more for yourself." Alice was still enthusiastic. "\'\Tell, I don't know," I said again. "Perhaps I'd rather buy my frocks ready made. Yes, I think I would." -Theresa

Taylor,

Age 15, Form V Up.A.

LOST DOGS Lost dogs-which of us who have owned a dog has not been through the harrowing experience of combing the district for our four-fooled friend?

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Ah, that fond (?) memory of being awakened on what was surely the coldest morning in the year to be told that '· Toodles" was missing and that he must be frozen stiff, poor little fellow. No, it does not matter about you-you have only had three hours' sleep, but nobody worries about you. Toodles means far more to the family. All right, you will go out and look for him, but you hope he has strayed right out of this sphere. " Excuse me, but have you seen a little black spaniel dog with long ears? He sometimes answers to the name Toodles or Jiggs, but generally to a whistle!" " N,?' I'm sorry, I haven't. I do hope he hasn't been run over! "Do you? Well, I must get on; thank you very much-" " Excuse me, but have you seen a little black spaniel dog with long ears? Answers to the name of Toodles-sometimes." "Sorry-" "Excuse me, have you seen a little black dog with long ears? " " No. Don't tell me you've lost him! Poor little thing. Now, I had a little dog once-" " Did you? Well, thanks anyway" Have you seen a dog?" "Yes, several, why?" " Oh, it doesn't matter; I was just wondering if you had seen ours." " Really-and what's your like? " " Black, long ears and no intelligence." " Oh, one answering to that description was standing on the corner about five minutes ago." Hope! "Was it? I say, that's awfully good of you." " That's all right. Hope you find him." "Goodbye." "So long! " Down this street, up the next, along the Avenue-Ah, there he is in the distance. '' Toodles-Jiggs-Hey.'' " He's nothing like the little brute. I'm going home to bed and I never want to see another dog again! " The long trek home. You will never forget it. You have walked miles-miles, and you have had no breakfast. You

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will never go to a party again and you ,vill ne\'er, never have another dog. Home at last and mother is on the door-step. " It's all right dear, he's home! " " Is he? " "Aren't you pleased? I was so worried, I nearly went out looking for him myself." " Why didn't you? " " Really dear, he's your dog, although I don't believe you care for him one scrap. He was completely done in.poor little man! " " Where is he? " " In the dining room in front of the fire." Yes, there he is; lying on the hearth-rug and gazing at the Oam s, contentedly reflecting upon his escapade. " Hullo, you little brute, I hope you're thoroughly ashamed of yourself." · At the sound of your voice he lifts his head and his twinkling brown eyes look mischievously into yours. The next minute he is jumping up on you, his tail wagging, and his tongue making valiant efforts to lick you everywhere at once. You unbend a little and allow him a small pat on the head. That is the end. You might ju t as well have given him a piece of cake and told him that he was a good hoy, bnt what else could you do? He is incorrigible, but if it came to that you would not have him any different. Brenda Jewell, Age 16, Form VI.

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ST. MARGARET'S COLLEGE OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION, I JC. Pah'on: Mrs C. L. Young. Past-Presidents: Miss Janet Storry, Mrs G. Cotterill, Miss M. Morten, Mrs C. H. Clemens, Mrs A. G. S. Gibbs, Mrs C. L. Wilson, Miss Lila Gardner. President: Mrs J. Roy Smith. Vicc-Preside11ts: Mrs W. Owen, Mrs J. N. Hamilton Miss Gwen Rankin. Hon. Treasure1·: Miss Joyce Harris. Hon. Secretary: Miss Natalie Vale. , Asst. Secretary: Miss Betty Hatherley. Committee: Mrs A. G. S. Gibbs, Mrs Hugh Hunter, Mrs E. M. Gibson, Misses Norah Nutt, Pat Tipping, Jean Hatherley, Marjorie Harris. Hon. Auditor: Mr J. Roy Smith.

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REPORT SEPTEMBER,

1946.

Once again in submitting the 1945-46 Annual Report and Balance Sheet your Committee is able to record another satisfactory year. Membership.-It is with great pleasure that we note an increase in membership, there now being 372 financial members, 78 of whom are Life Members. Social Evening-Girls who left school during 1945 were entertained by the Committee at the home of the President, Mrs. J. Roy Smith on March 13th. Armagh Circle-Two morning tea parties have been held during this year; both have been well attended by members of the Armagh Circle. Annnal Ball-The Ball was a very successful social function, 26 debuntanes were presented to Dean Warren by Mrs J. Roy Smith. Once again our thanks to Mrs Hugh Hunter for the excellent training of the debutantes. Starry Shield-The Tennis Competition for the Storry Shield was played in March at Rangi-Ruru courts, they being the hostesses this ) 7 ear. St. Andrews Old Boys A~sociation retained the Shield. , Tea Dance-The Tea Dance, held in August, proved a very popular function, especially for the younger members; it is hoped that this will become an annual affair. Thanks-In conclusion our thanks to Mrs Young for the us~ of the school, and for her interest and co-operation at all times. We also wish to thank Mr J. Roy Smith, whose services as honorary auditor have been greatly appreciated. The Committee extends its gratitude to all members of the Association who by their enthusiasm have assisted the Committee in the running of its successful functions throughout the past year. For the Committee, NATALIE VALE (Hon. Secretary).

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ANNUAL

RE-UNION.

The Annual Re-union was held on Friday, November 15th, and Saturday, November 16th. There was an excellent attendance at all functions. The Holy Communion Service was conducted by Dean Warren, assisted by Archdeacon Petrie, at the School Chapel at 7.15 a.m. on Friday. After the service those present were the guests of the Old Girls' Association at breakfast. Altogether there were 130 guests, including Old Girls, members of the School Staff, and present girls. We were pleased to have with us Mrs Dickson and Miss Richards, who represented the S. Hilda's Old Girls' Association. TENNIS

MATCH.

This was hela on Satm·day afternon at Kilburn House, where the matches were played in spite of the unsettled weather. The Olcl Girls 1·etained the Betty Thomas Cup. Afternoon tea was served and the Senior girls of the Schod our guests. T.v

DINNER

PARTY.

The Annual Dinner was held in the New School Dining Hall. and was attended by 100 members. The President and Committee were pleased to welcome as guests of honour Mrs C. L. Young (Patron), and Mrs M. Bilby (Pres. of the Wellington Branch). ANNUAL

GENERAL

MEETING.

Mrs J. Roy Smith presided over a meeting of 90 members. Afte·,· welcoming those present she reviewed the activities of the Associ,, .. tion during the past year. Presentations were made to Natalie Vale and Joyce Harris, the retiring Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer respectively, in appreciation of their services to the Association. Miss Vale was also elected an honorary Vice-President of the branch-the first member to be so honoured. Warm tributes were paid by members to the retiring President (Mrs Smith), who was accorded a vote of thanks. After wishing members a Happy Christmas, the President closed the meeting. The following are the officers for 1946 :_. Patron: Mrs C. L. Young. President: Mrs E. M. Gibson. Vice-Presidents: Mrs A. G. S. Gibbs, Mrs H. Hunter and Miss Lila Gardner. Committee: Mrs J. N. Hamilton, Mrs W. Owen, Mrs E. Taylo1·, Misses Patricia Tipping, Marjorie Harris, Rayma Morgan. Hon. Secretary: Miss Betty Hatherley. Assistant Secretary: Miss Jean Hatherley. Hon. Treasurer: Miss Margaret Broadhead.

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NEWS.

During the year we have held several informal evenings, and on October 16th we held our annual dinner at the Royal Oak Hotel, followed by our annual meeting, when Miss Peggy Heney was elected President, and Mrs Georges Deldyck Hon. Secretary. Those present were : Mrs M. Bilby (Robbins), Miss G. Boulton, Mrs G. Deldyck (Roll), Mrs A. Hall Mrs D. Drummond Hay (Hill), Miss M. Gardner, (Buchanan), Miss L. Hampton, Mrs P. McDonnell (Ryan), Mrs A. Prime (Prudhoe), Miss M. Napier, Miss D. Smith, Mrs H. Wallace (Finch). Ruth Falkinder and Elizabeth Newton, who have finished training at the Wellington Dental Clinic, were posted to the South Island, Ruth to Waimataita School Clinic at Timaru and Elizabeth to Waiori. Linley Hampton, Marjorie Napier and Dorothy Smith were debuntantes at Government House this season. Mrs Hardie (Kathleen Hadfield), with her husband and two children, left for Melbourne on the " Dominion Monar-ch." We are sorry to lose Mrs Hardie, at whose home at Days Bay we held our annual picnic during the summer. Mrs Young (Peggy Shannon), who is at present in England, will be returning about next April, with her husband, to Malaya, where they will make their future home. Mrs Cass (Beryl Hope) is at present convalescing at Raumati Beach, after an operation. Norma Blakey has gone to Malaya. Joan Shennan left early this year to join her sister in London. She is attached to the R.A.F. Mrs McDonnell (Phyllis Ryan) has left on a trip to Sydney. Mrs Jackson (Rita Redpath) has returned to Wellington from Australia. Members (31/10/46): Mesdames Bilby (Madge Robbins), F. W. Cass (Beryl Hope), G. Deldyck (Joan Roll), D. Drummond Hay (Doris Hill), A. Hall (Alison Buchanan), P. McDonnell (Phyllis Ryan), A. Prime (Dora Prudhoe), J. Rich (Frances McCann), H. Wallace (Peggy Finch), Misses A. Boulton, M. Gardner, P. Heney, E. Hunter, L. Hampton, D. Smith, M. Napier. The Se-cretary would be very glad to get into touch with any Old Gi1·ls passing through Wellington. Address: Mrs G. Deldyck, 36 Upland Rd., Kelburn, Wellington. Telephone 42-989. NOTES

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Jean Hill (Tingey), with her family, will be leaving Auckland soon to join her husband in Melbourne, where he is now stationed. Yvonne and Denise v,,ratson, who are studying singing at the N.S.W. Sydney Conservatorium of Music, have joined the Conservatorium Opera School. They are also members of the "Singers of Australia," a National Society for the encouragement of singers and the advancement of the Art of Singing. Lesley Anderson has joined the N.B.S. Orchestra as violinist. Margaret Burrell represented Canterbury in the Nunneley Casket Tennis Competitions. Madge Foley (Matthews) is now living in Brisbane.

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Eileen Keys (Mitchell), with her husband, leaves in January for Perth, W.A. Betty Blackburn is working in the Diocesan Office, Church House. Jocelyn Gale is Matron of St. Mary's Diocesan School, Stratford. Rae Radcliffe and Reima Smith are both employed in Public Accountants' offices in Christchurch. Stella Purchas is back in Christchurch after being in a Japanese internment camp. Mabel Jacobson (Little) has been instructing the senior pupils of Ellesmere District in " Mothercraft " this year. Justine Henderson is teaching music at Southbridge. Joan Barrow is training at Karitane Hospital. Barbara Richards, June Lester, and Pamela Wreaks have all finished their training as Karitane nurses. Jocelyn Stewart sits her final nursing examination at the end of this year. Dulcie Harris is training at the One-Tree Hill Hospital in Auckland. Blanche Helliwell, who served as a Charge Sister on the Dutch Hospital Ship "Oranje," has been awarded the A.R.R.C. (Associate of the Royal Red Cross) . Bobby Cameron-Smith is working in London with Lawrence Turner, the famous English carver. She has been made a member of the Carvers' Guild and is the only woman member. She is continuing her studies at the Central London Art School. The following Old Girls are active members of the Canterbury Repertory Society: Gretchen Murray-Smith (Sargent), Dawn Kincaid, Joyce Ivimey, Barbara Malden, Audrey Cotterill, Noelene Vale, Tessa Calder, Margaret Inwood. Rose Reynolds has been elected to the Women's Advisory Board for the Technical College. Gillian Richards has just completed a year at Otago University, where she is taking the Home Science course. Margaret Barraclough has had a successful second year at the Christchurch Training College. The following list contains the names of all Old Girls at present at the Christchurch Public Hospital: Sister M. Chambers, L. Gray, J. Gardiner, D. Bates, H. Verrall, D. Moss, R. Radley, Y. Brake, M. McKenzie, C. Grieve-Dingwall, J. Fisher, J. Turnbull, I. Ballantyne, D. Barrell, H. Bridson, P. Buss, J. Christie, V. Ellis, L. Grant, M. Holmes, R. Thomas, M. McIntosh, K. Wickham, F. Gardiner, J. McFarlane, M. Purchas, M. Finney, R. Percy, J. Hall, D. Robertson, R. McCrostie, T. Bloxham. J. McKillop has had to give up her training because of ill-health. Mary Purchas is training at the Christchurch Public Hospital. Sally Purchas is doing land work in South Canterbury, and Betty Purchas is doing Plunket District Nursing in Christchurch. Olga Sherwood took the part of "Mercedes" in the recent Christchurch Operatic Society's production of "Carmen." Veronica Mears, Pauline Price and Valda Brown were ladies of the chorus. Judith Verrall is on the staff of the Girls' Training Centre at Burwood. Madeleine Hamilton (Pyne) is District Guide Commissioner for North-east Christchurch, and Gwen Rankin is Divisional Commissioner for North Christchurch and North Canterbury. Jean Hamilton (Penrose) has finished her training at the Dunedin Hospital.

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Joyce Ivimey is teaching elocution in Christchurch. She has produced a one-act play for the Repertory Society this year. She also took part in "Une Soiree Internationale," at which were presented Continental methods of interpreting Shakespeare. The following girls are doing Kindergarten teaching: Directors: R. Sincock, Y. Locke, R. Fisher. Assistants: E. MacPherson, B. Franklin, D. Stevens, V. Wilson, M. Iverach. Students: B. Whittington, J. Day, J. Pope, D. McKenzie, P. Kerr, M. Fisher, F. Downey. Reima Smith is working in a Public Accountant's office. Alison Lush is a demonstrator in the Botany Department at Auckland University College. Hester Graham is in the Massage Department at the Christchurch Public Hospital. Beatrice Hamilton is working in the Children's Section of the Canterbury Public Library, and Tessa Calder is at the Christchurch Branch of the Country Library Service. Priscilla Taylor is training at the Library School in Wellington. The following Old Girls are at the University: Otago University: Mary Hanafin, Ruth Adams, Noeline Clemens (Medical); Benita Hogg, June Wilson (Dip. Home Science); Norah Holland (B.H.Sc.); June Harris (Dental). Canterb11ry University College: 1st year Students: Alison Bennett, Elspeth Cook, Marjorie Harris, Marie Morris, Diana Wood. 2nd year Students: Dorothy Harris, Beatrice Iles, Nathlie Wimsett, Enid Hurst, Rosalind Stringer, Bly Stevens. 3rd year Students: Irene Ennis, Lavinia Hamilton, Muriel Lance, Pamela Mann, Penelope Pocock, Alison Darwin. Alison Kyle is studying Veterinary Science. ENGAGEMENTS. Dorothy Dobson to Gordon Hodges. Joyce Harris to Frederick Brebner. Patricia Tipping to Bruce Alexander. Jocelyn Sheppard to R. Clutha Halliday. Elizabeth Hutton to A. Austen Deans. Diana Mackenzie to Norman Weir. Barbara Malden to John Stringleman. N gaire Warren to Clifton Ellyett. Iris Powell to Robert F. Wright. Rei ma Smith to Walter Tentori. Patricia Falloon to Kevin Tasker. Rae Radcliffe to Stanley Blackmore. Pamela Wreaks to Roland Hammond. Jean Anderson to Frank Hunt. Muriel Lance to I. L. Jones. Helen Stringer to Jack Turnbull. Marie Owen to J. V. Peters. Olga Sherwood to C. I. C. Hughes. Yvonne Locke to Raymond Matthews. MARRIAGES. Shirley Jarman to Graham Innes. Marjorie Field to I. M. Harkness. June Edbrooke to R. Matheson. Florence Cooper to Kelvin Dunbar.

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Judith Furze to J. Vogan. Ailsa M.cMaster to Edwin Williams. Margaret Hatherley to S. G. Annand. Beryl Stacey to Laurence Hatherley. Jocelyn Freeman to P. Egden. Barbara Cotter to John Kerr. Natalie Dudley to Bruce Webb. Myra Groves to R. S. Mills. Margrita Mackenzie to Dr. L. Scott. Florence Cooper to Kelvin Dunbar. Anne Kennett to H. Fountain. Mary Leece to Ken Knight. Jean Penrose to John Hamilton. Mary Taylor to Ian Douglas. Adrienne Crowley to Robert Dodgson. Margaret Elder to Neville Knowles. Aroha Penman to E. J. Torrance. Dorothy Gerard to A. W. Steele. Nora Cameron-Smith to R. Geoffrey Bell. Ruth Hollander to Norman Shieff. Kathleen Kay to C. S. Harris. Dorothy Hughes to C. Echoff.

BIRTHS. Helen Gardiner (Harris)-a son. Norma Stephens (Jarman)-a son. Ida Tish (Hillier) -a son. Gwen Sturge (Barrow)-a son. Mavis Titshall (Barrow)-a son. Ethel Hood (Richards)-a daughter. Kathleen Hobson (Larcomb)-a daughter. Margaret Wagner (Jarman)-a <laugher. June Matheson (Edbrooke)-a son. Kathleen Jarvis (Hennigan)-a daughter. Doris Gebbie. (Gardiner)-a daughter. Dorothy Gardyne (Cambridge)-a daughter. Fay Smith (Purdie)-a daughter. Alma Cunningham (Chamberlain)-a daughter. Helen Murchison (Cox)-a daughter. Barbara Mather (Salt)-a daughter. Lorna Williams (Best)-a daughter. Sylvia Tucker (Stacey)-a daughter. June Donaldson (Stacey)-a daughter. Beryl Hatherley (Stacey)-a son. Rhona Day (Rudkin)-a son. Suzanne Davis (McLean)-a son. Ngaire Wareing (Gadd)-a daughter. Joyce Peters (Collett) -a son. Joy Young (Nicholls)-a daughter. Alison Stewart (Parr)-a daughter. Nancy Jolly (Green) a-son. • Margaret Austen (Young)-a son. Christine Barton (Talbot)-a daughter. Ngaire Irvine (Best)-a daughter. Elizabeth Offenberger ( Skinner )-a son.

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Margaret Thompson (Malden)-a daughter. Elva Burton ( Cumming )-a son. Dulcie Barrer (Barraclough)-a daughter.

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The following Old Girls have agreed to act as "news-agents" material for the Old Girls' Notes in the Magazine every year: Mrs E. M. Gibson, 15 St. Andrews Square. Louise Mansfield, 87 Sherbourne Street. Mrs J. N. Hamilton, 100 Malvern Street. Jocelyn Sheppard, 70 Springfield Road. Enid Hurst, 11 Stratford Street. Ruth Rich, 16 Aylmer Street. Mrs Milla Hill, 94 Bryndwr Road.

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EXCHANGES Avonside Girls' High School, Christchurch. Cathedral Grammar School, Christchurch. Christchurch Boys' High School. Christchurch Girls' High· School. Christchurch Teachers' Training College. Christchurch Technical College. Christchurch West High School. Christ's College, Christchurch. Columba College, Dunedin. Correspondence School, Wellington. Craighead Diocesan School, Timaru. Dilworth School, Auckland. Diocesan High School, Auckland. Iona College, Havelock North. Marsden Collegiate School, Wellington. Otago Girls' High School, Dunedin. Queen Margaret's College, Wellington. Rangi-Ruru, Christchurch. Rangiora High School. St. Bede's College, Christchurch. St. Hilda's College, Dunedin. St. Mary's Diocesan School, Stratford. St. Peter's Girls' School, Adelaide. Selwyn House, Christchurch. Salway College, Masterton. Southland Girls' High School, Invercargill. "\Vanganui Girls' College. \,\Toodford House, Have]ock North. ,voocllands, South Australia.

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