1950 SMC Yearbook by St Margaret's College Foundation

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CHOOL PREFE T , 1950 From left ( tanding): Margaret Lewi , Janice McLeod, Ann Acton-Adam , Margaret Cameron, Anne Hud on, Felicity Ower, Beryl Vizer. (Ab ent: E. 1arsha11.) From left ( itting): Mary Ballantyne, Ro emary Smith, Marlene Bell (Head), Marion Cotter, Judith Marden.

1950

No. 43

St. Margaret's Qrollege Magar:ine Beati Mundo

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CONTENTS Page

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Board of Governors

Clay Modelling Club -

The Staff

Gym. Honours

Officers of the School

Original

Editorial

The Honoured

Prize-giving, 1949

Napoleon Da~

Examination Results

Chapel Notes

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Parents' Day

Junior School Choir

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Kilburn House Julius House

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Contributions Company

and the Hundred

esting Sea Birds Crossword

Visitor

Resigned to Fate

Rata House Note

Rimu House

Midnight

Inter-House

Notes

Konini House Notes

School Play

Kowhai House Notes -

Symphony in Illusion -

Matipo House Notes

Library

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The School Dance Inter-House S.C.M.

Quiz

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Training in Divinity Teaching

As embly Talks

Cercle Francais

Tennis Notes

Swimming

Hockey Notes

etball Notes

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Old Girls' Association

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Cricket

Athletic

Centennial Club Note

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Embroidery and Toy-making Club

otes of Old Girls

Country Girls' Club

Wellington

Art Appreciation Club

Nelson Branch

Arts and Craft. Club

Dunedin

Branch

Drama Notes

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Auckland

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Co tumc Club

Branch

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The

Deputy-Chairman:

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OF GOVERNORS

Most Rev The

Archbishop

of New Zealand.

The Very Rev

. K. Warren,

M.C., M.A. (Oxon).

Bursar: E. P. Wills, Esq., B.A., LL.M., M.Com. Miss L. Gardner G. M. Morgan, Esq. Rev I. L. Richards .J. Roy-Smith, Esq. i\Iiss . Vale H. S. Williams, Esq.

E. A. Adams, Esq. R. . Barnsdale, Esq. F. T. H. Bell, Esq. Commander J. C. Elworthy Mrs C. Foster-Browne Rev .J. D. Froud

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Head Mistress: Miss .J. P. Crosher, M.Sc. (N.Z.) Assistant Mistresses: Miss K. P. Edwards, B.A. Mrs N. Howard, B.A. (N.Z.), C. (Hons.), University of Wales; Certificate; Standard ~; Head First Assistant; Head of Engof Junior Dept. ~Iiss L. Wernham, C. Certificate; lish Dept. !viiss D. Robinson, P.C.T.; Head Standard 2. of Commercial Dept. Miss R. Sharpe, C. Certificate; Mrs S. Penney, B.A. ( .Z.); tandard 1. Head of History Dept. Miss A. G. Thomas, C. CertifiMiss G. Walters, B.A. (Hons.), cate; Infant Mistress. (London); Head of French Miss N. Bradley; Secretary (till Dept. June). Miss M. Cadel, Dip. Chelsea ColMiss J. M. Sigley; Secretary lege of Phys. Ed., Dip. Phys. (from June). Ed. (London), C.S.P.; Games Miss F. King, L.T.C.L.; peech Mistress. Training. Miss U. Dromgoole, ,f.A. (CamMiss G. Mumford, L.T.C.L.; bridge); Head of Mathematics Piano. Dept. Miss W. Gardiner, L.R.A.1\I., Mrs M. Steel, M.H.Sc. (N.Z.); A.R.C. f., F.T.C.L.; Piano. Head of Science Dept. (till iWiss D. Hight, L.R.S.M., June). L.T.C.L.; Piano. Mrs W. Rogers, M.A. ( .Z.); Miss M. Bruce, L.R.S.M.; Head o( Latin Dept. (till Piano. June). Mr G. f. Pilkington, L.R.S. f.: Miss F. Stock, C. Certificate; Piano (till June). Head of Geography Dept. l\'Jiss H. Eccles, A.T.C.L.; Violin.

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Mrs E. Dingwall, Homecraft Certificate; Head of Home Science Dept. Miss M. McKenzie, B.H.Sc. (N.Z.); Home Science. Miss M. Morris, B.Sc. (N.Z.); Biology. Miss F. Palmer, B.A. (N.Z.); C. Certificate; Librarian. :\1iss A. Cooper, B.A. (N.Z.); Divinity and English. Mrs W. Morten, Dip. Fine Arts (Aberdeen); Art Mistress (till June). Miss M. Claughton, C. Certificate, A.T.C.L. Violin; Form II (from June); Music Specialist. Mrs F. orrnan, C. Certificate: Standard 4 (from June); Music Specialist. Mrs M. J. Skevington, C. Certificate; Standard 4 (till June).

Mrs E. Wishart; Art Mistress (from June). Mi s Manhire: Science (from June). Miss ]. Harris; Latin (from June). Mrs S. Fillenz; German. Assistant Miss J. McKillop; Games Mistress. Miss V. J. Sigley, N.Z.R.N., R.M.; Kilburn House Mistress. Mrs D. Sanderson; Julius House Mistress. :Miss A. Fisken; Matron of Julius House. The Very Rev The Dean of Christchurch, M. . (Oxon): Chaplain (until June). The Venerable Archdeacon Mountfort. Chaplain (from June).

OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL)

1950

Prefects:

Marlene Bell (Head) Rosemary Smith (Deputy Ann Acton-Adams Mary Ballantyne Margaret Cameron Marion Cotter . nnc Hudson

Head)

Margaret Lewis Janice McLeod Judith M ardon Eloise l\f ar hall Felicity Ower Beryl Vizer

Senior Orderlies:

Term IM. Falck M. Rollinson D. Schluter B. Unwin E. Balfour E. Davie E. Preston J. la Roche M. Boleyn L. Bowater

Term IIP. Miller M. fulcock vV. elson A. Perry J. Gardiner S. Harrison M. Henshall L. Thomas A. M cLachlan M. Watling

Term 111M. Falck P. Miller M. Mulcock M. Rollinson J. Jenkins J. Macfarlane r_ Myers A. Ross V. Feast J. mallbone

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Jane Macfarlane Robin Mulligan

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Kilburn House Prefects: Basil Unwin

Julius House Monitresses Angela Bean Paddianne Clarke

Konini-Judith Mardon Kowhai-Mary Ballantyne Matipo-Marlene Bell

House Captains: Rata-Marion Cotter Rirnu-Rosemary Smith

Games Committee

Judith Mardon Felicity Ower Rosemary Smith

Mary Ballantyne Marlene Bell Marion Cotter :Vlary Falck

Chapel Prefects

Rosemary Smith

Marlene Bell Margaret Lewis

Editorial Committee

Rosemary Smith

Marlene Bell Judith Mardon

Form Orderlies

VI V Up. A V Up. M V L.A. V L.M. IVA IVM IIIA IIIM II I Std. IV

Terms IA. Acton-Adams E. Preston M. Boleyn B. Flesher N. Levy E. Ensor M. Reynolds E. McAlpine .J.Williamson J. Iverach E. Whitehead J. Pickles H. Rollinson

Term IIM. Rollinson E. Balfour L. Bowater D. Fulton F. Walker J. Fulton J. Whitehead J. Cox B. Thompson L. Wilson J. Latham A. Bean G. Mair

Tem1s 111P. Miller M. Henshall J. Smallbone J. Wilson A. Williams G. Priest L. Peek P. Booth H. Harrison S. Harrison T. Bethel S. Edridge A. Hewlett

EDITORIAL WHILE Canterbury looks back in this Centennial year, to the work of the early settlers, we cannot but remember with thankful hearts, those courageous Sisters who founded our school. But for their untiring energy and faithful service by which the foundations of the school were laid so truly and so well, it could not have grown to its present position. Though the Sisters have long since left us, the Christian ideals and traditions which they implanted here still remain. spurring us on to higher endeavour. As we review the events of the pa t year we feel that it has been a time of momentous decisions for the future of our school. Active steps have been taken towards the realisation of the new buildings which are so urgently needed, and it is hoped that the first block will be ready for occupation next term. The Board of Governors nave received authority from Synod to seek help outside the Dioce e, funds for the new building have been raised by the energy and interest of parents and friend of the School at a series of card evenings held throughout the winter months, and these fund have been supplemented by the proceeds of the highly successful play presented by the school during the second term. Above all, the Old Girls have launched an appeal for funds for the new Assembly Hall, and by means of donations and the grand garden party held at Bishopscourt in October, have already raised over £800-a splendid total for their first year of effort ! The enthusiasm and loyalty of the Old Girls and their continued interest in the school is a constant inspiration and example to the present girls. The longer our new Headmistress is with us the more we respect and like her. In her capable hands we know that the school will go from strength to strength. So with hope and confidence we look to the future and pray that our school, endowed with great opportunity by its Christian spirit, may become a power for good in the community, and a centre from which peace and goodwill may ever spread.

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PRIZE GIVING 1949. THE last activity of the school year was prize giving, which was held in the Caledonian Hall. Miss Crasher presented her first report as Head mistress of St. Margaret's. The Archbishop gave his address and presented shields, cups, badges, and colours won during the year. Bronze shields for a first class average throughout the year were presented to the following girls: Robin Jenkin (enamelled), Ballinda Myers (enamelled), Jean Adams (enamelled), Marlene Bell (enamelled), Beverley orth (enamelled), Rosemary Smith (enamelled), Ann Acton Adams, Jean Gordon, Janice McLeod, Ena Balfour, Elizabeth Preston, Alison Ross, Beryl Vizer, Gay BarJass, Margaret ·watling, Barbara Flesher, June Francis, Avril Jones, Mary Radcliffe, Margaret de la Hunt, Robin Keith, Frances Walker, Joanne Edwardes, Marie Scott, Janet Whitehead, Beryl Batstone, Rosita Holenbergh, Judith Mclntrye, Lynette Wilson, Joan Latham. The following girls were awarded their colours; for hockey, Ballinda Myers, Susan Heslop, Judith Dickson (reawarded), Audrey Elms, Mary ewton, Alison Bruce; for etball, Isobel Buckeridge (re-awarded), Judith Mardon, Pamela Miller; for Tennis, Mary Falck, Mary Shields (reawarded), Felicity Ower, Judith Mardon; for Athletics, Mary Falck, Jennifer Jones; for Swimming, Robin Jenkin, Ballinda Myers, Joan Harding. Other awards were: .Jones-Kissling Tennis C ujJ: Felicity Ower. Rankin Tennis Cup (.Junior): Margaret Westgarth. Larcombe French Cup: Rosemary Smith. Miss Hoy's Mathematics Cup: Ballinda Myers. Crosbie Science CujJ: Ballinda Myers. Stokes Music Cup: Jocelyn Vile. Storry Essay Cup: Mary Newton. Alabaster Cup for Homecraft: Pamela Heinzmann. Dressmaking Cup (awarded for first time): Pamela Heinzmann. Old Girls' Drawing Cup: Robin Stevens. Major Levy's Current Events Cup: Eloise Marshall. Roy Smith History Cup: Jean Adams.

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RESULTS,

1949.

Higher School Certificate R. Jenkin, B. Myers. Endorsed School Certificate .J. Adams, H. Agar, M. Bell, I. Buckeridge, A. Elms, S. Heslop, A. Hughey, E. Iversen, H. John ton, J. Jones, M. Lewis, S. Milnes, M. Newton, B. North, R. Packer, L. Partridge, R. Roy-Smith, M. Shields, R. Smith, P. Smith, H. Talbot, G. Tobin, J. Todd, J. Vile, J. Webley. University Entrance .J. Adams, H. Agar, M. Bell, I. Buckeridge, A. Elms, E. Iversen, S. Milnes, M. Newton, B. North, L. Partridge, R. Roy-Smith, R. Smith, H. Talbot, G. Tobin, J. Todd, J. Webley. School Certificate A. Acton-Adams, M. Ballantyne, M. Cameron, M. Cotter, M. Falck, J. Gordon, P. Heinzmann, J. Horman, A. Hudson, D . .Jarman, A. Macdonald, J. McLeod, E. Marshall, P. Miller, M. Mulcock, W. Nelson, A. Ollivier, F. Ower, A. Perry, M. Pretsch, C. Rivers, M. Rollinson, D. Schluter, R. Stevens, R. Stopforth, A. Thacker, E. Thomson, B. Unwin, R. White, E. Wilson, J. Wilson. HOME

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Honours: M. De la Hunt, M. Pickering. Pass: B. Be ley, P. Cullen, J. Cumming, J. D'Arcy, A. Fisher, J. Heinzmann, M. Isherwood, D. Jarvie, R. Keith, P. King, R. Lawrence, I . Levy, L. Little, J. Mellish, L. orman, P. Reece-Smith, F. Schluter, F. Walker, L. Walker, A. Williams, M. Wills. FIRST

AID EXAM!

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1950.

Honours: M. De la Hunt, M. Wills. Pass: B. Besley, P. Cullen, J. Cumming, A. Fisher, J. Heinzmann, M. Isherwood, D. Jarvie, P. King, R. Lawrence, N. Levy, L. Little, J. Mellish, L. Norman, M. Pickering, P. Reece-Smith, F. Schluter, F. Walker, L. Walker, A. Williams.

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MUSIC EXAMINATIO Grade VJ.: J.

S, 1950.

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Grade V.: A. Dunster, Parker, L. Sparrow. Grade IV.: A. Talbot, Grade Ill.:

A. Greenwood,

D. Fulton,

F. Walker.

D. Nevell.

Grade II.: K. Brander Grade I.: K. Swainson. Theoryy Grade V.: D. Fulton, Smi th, L. Walker.

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M. Rollinson,

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P. Reece-

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Advanced Senior: D. Andrew .

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Silver Medallion: A. Adair, M. Ashby, S. Harrison, Lake, .J. Macfarlane, A. Ross, E. Roy-Smith.

Bronze Medallion: . Blackley, M. Boleyn, P. Chalki11, . Cooper, D. Fulton, A. Greenwood, D. Jarvie, J. Orchard (commended), G. Preston, M. Radcliffe, J. Robilliard, J. Smallbone, E. Soanes, A. Williams.

COMMERCIAL Advanced Government P. Smith (partial).

EXAM!

ATIONS,

Shorthand

Typists Examination:

Junior Government Examination:

D. Jarman.

CHAMBER

EXAM!

OF COMMERCE

Shorthand: P. Smith (130 w.p.m.), D. Jarman

1950.

ATIONS. (90 w.p.m.).

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Chapel Prefects: Marlene Bell, Rosemary Smith, Margaret Lewis. Organists: Elizabeth Preston, Marie Ashby. THIS year has witnessed the resignation of Dean Warren from the School Chaplaincy. We were very sorry to lose him, after the many years. of untiring help he has given us, both in our services and classes, but we realize that it was necessary on account of the ever increasing pressure of his work. We were very pleased to welcome to the position of Chaplain, Archdeacon Mountfort, who for some time has had a special connection with the school, particularly the boarders, who belong to his. parish. We should like to thank him for his immediate interest in us and for his readiness to further the success of all our activities. The School Confirmation Service was held at St. Mary's on September 27th. The following girls were confirmed: L. Barbour, J. Bell, L. Bradshaw, E. Brown, B. Bryden, R. Callaghan, P. Chalklin, J. Christie, G. Cotterill, P. Cross. J. D'Arcy, H. Dumpleton, J. Edwardes, P. Fenwick, E. Finney, P. Fowler, J. Fulton, J. Gough, J. Greenwood, J. Hobbs, R. Holenbergh, G. Jenkins, B. Johns, H. Joyce, J. Keys, E. Lee, M. McCree, J. Macfarlane, H. McGaughey, V. Mair, M. Moffatt, E. Moore, H. Mounsey, D. Murray, .J. Niblock, J. Norris, J. Orchard, J. Ormandy, E. Powell, G. Preston, G. Redpath, M. Reynolds, M. Round, T. Schluter, M. Scott, J. Skurr, A. Talbot, B. Thompson, I. Thomson, P. Tobin, S. Tobin, M. Westgarth, J. Williamson, H. Wishart, B. Worsnop, A. Wright. During the first term, a Harvest Fe tival was held, at which we collected tins of food which were sent to Liverpool Girls' College in England. and fresh vegetables which we distributed between St Saviour's Orphanage, and St Martin's House of Help. Our Lenten Collection, this year, amounted to £51, most of which we sent to Melanesia. At the Direct Giving Service, held in the last week of the second term, we collected £61, which together with the money collected at various services during the year, gave us

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a total amount of £146 to distribute among the vanous. organizations we support. On October 5th a Clothes Drive was held, at which nearly 400 garments were collected. These we sent to the Red Cross for distribution in Europe. Throughout the year we have continued to send parcels to our four Sponsored Children. Since the cost of sponsoring children, has been reduced, we have decided to support a fifth child- a nine-year-old French girl, who is in desperate need of our help. The letters of gratitude the school has received from the various people we have helped, assure us that our efforts have been well worth while, and they may rest assured that while our help is still needed, we will give it gladly. The girls are now busy collecting stationery of every description, for Rewi Alley, the New Zealand Missionary in China. These articles will be ready for sending by the end of the term. Corporate Communion Services have this year been helct in the Cathedral on Saints' Days, and they have been well attended by both Boarders and Day girls. On St. Margaret's Day, we will again hold the beautiful Founder's Day Service of Candlelighting, and the Prefects. and Form Orderlies will take part in the ceremony. The school would like to convey its thanks to the clergy who have taken our various services throughout the year, especially Dean Warren and Archdeacon Mountfort. PARENT'S

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Tms year, Parent's Day was held on August 16th, when many parents and friends of the girls visited the school. The usual timetable of lessons was carried out, and the visitors took much interest in watching the girls at their work. Chemistry and Dressmaking classes proved the most popular while the gymnastic and folk dancing classes also attracted many on-lookers. Afternoon tea was served to the visitors, after which was held our Annual Direct Giving Service, when we collect money for the many causes we support.

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Junior School has had a very happy 1950. It has grown considerably in the last three years, there now being about 120 children attending. At the beginning of the year we welcomed Miss Rima Sharpe, who came to us from Cathedral Grammar School to take Std. I. We hope she will be very happy with us. Miss Willis who had Std. I in 1949 is now in England and has been having a very interesting time bicycling in England and on the Continent. Mrs Bannerman, who as Miss Doherty, taught for three and a half years at the Junior School, is now living on a farm near Gore. The highlight of the year for the Juniors, was our Sports Day. Finals and Semi-finals were run-off on the Hockey field on October 26th. It was a warm day, and many parents came to see their daughters compete in the events. Cup Winners this year were: Janet Marshall (std. 2.), Michal Walker (std. 2.), Robyn McGill (std. 3.), Joan Latham (from std. 5.). After the sport's, afternoon tea was served on the Kilburn lawn. In December, the Junior School will be having its display of work and each class will. be giving a few items. The year finishes with the Christmas Tree, when all the girls bring a gift for the orphans at St. Saviours.

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WE were sorry to lose Miss Anderson at the end of last year, but her position was taken by Mrs orman. Several more choir-members were adde~, and in this term we learnt many new descants, half the choir learning some alto parts. We were very pleased to be able to sing at the wedding of Marjorie Harris, one of our Old Girls, at St. Mary's Church in the first term. Miss Claughton returned to us in the second term, and everyone was glad to welcome her back. For the Direct Giving Service we learnt "God is a Spirit". The third term brought us some hard work, and we learnt "Lift Thine

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Eyes" which we sang at Mary Mannering's wedding which was held at St. Barnabas'; and also at the school Confirmation Service at St. Mary's. Besides these, "How Lovely are the Messengers" was learnt for St. Margaret's Day. We are now having extra practices to learn the music which we are singing next year with other schools in the Centennial Celebrations.

CHOIR. Pamela Littlejohn, Marie Scott, Mary Pickering, Ena Balfour, Marie Ashby, Jennifer Gardiner, Dorianne Andrews, Elizabeth Preston, Ngaire Cooper, Cynthia Smith, Jennifer Jenkins, Ursula Richards, Betty Morrow, Leith Bowater, Margaret Westgarth, Barbarfl Flesher, Elizabeth Soanes. Lois Sparrow, Valerie Parker, Alison Fisher, Joy Nairn, Adrienne Adair, Louise Peek, Judith Bell, Avril Jones, Margaret De la Hunt, Joanna Niblock, Marion McCree, Dorothy Murray, Gillian Jenkins, Denise Vile, Barbara Killner, Judith Spooner,· Janet Robilliard, Kathleen Ferguson, Diana Fulton, Elizabeth Harris. KILBURN

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Tms year has witnessed many changes at the house. We arrived back at the beginning of February to welcome a large number of nevv girls, and Sister Sigley as our Matron. The old "house" system was discontinued in favour of competition between dormitories for behaviour and tidiness, and innovation productive of very good results as far as the general tidiness of the house is concerned. Sub-prefects, elected each half-term, replaced the previous orderlies and these girls, together with the prefects, have been accorded special privileges, the most valued, of which is that of keeping bicycles at school. Our Sunday routine has also undergone a change. When Arch-deacon Mountford took over the Chaplaincy of the school, we ceased to attend S. Luke's Church, going instead to S. Mary's, our parish church, every Sunday morning and evening except the fourth Sunday in the month when we attend Evensong in the Cathedral. At the beginning of the second term when Miss Sigley

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replaced Miss Bradley as the School Secretary, Sister Sigley became our Housemistress, assisted by Miss McKillop. By this time, Roger, Sister's Labrador pup, was a very popular new boarder. At our House dance in July we entertained senior boys from Christ's College and S. Andrew's. The evening proved a great success and the Juniors received their share of the entertainment by watching from all available window space. Other enjoyable evenings were spent by the seniors at dances given by Miss Thomas, S. Andrew's and Christ's Colle'ge. Two beautiful Saturdays in July and September made it possible for us to spend the afternoons at New Brighton. Miss Crasher kindly took us and all who were able to go thoroughly enjoyed the outings. Once again the courts, swimming baths and hockey field have proved very popular and the boarders have been well represented in school teams. We congratulate the three girl~ who gained their colours this year. During the September holidays Miss Crasher moved from Kilburn into her new cottage. JULIUS

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AT the beginning of the year we welcomed all our new girls after the summer holidays. Early in March at the Swimming Sports a number of Julius House girls did well. We have had several outings-one to the Gardens in daffodil time-two to the beach with Miss Crasher and Mrs Sanderson, and two visits to the picture theatre. Our house was wel1 represented when awards were given out on Sports Day, and ·we were proud of Joan Latham, who won the under eleven championship at the Junior Schoo] Sports. In the second term we received an interesting collection of books for our House Library from Mrs Harrison, and would like to thank her for them. The most successful monitresses have been Angela Bean and Paddianne Clarke.

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THE SCHOOL PLAY AT last! Everyone shown safely into their seats and we were able to creep into the back row and settle down to watch the adventures of Alice and her friends in Wonderland. The story of Alice has fascinated me since early childhood days. It was .one of the few books which could be relied on to quieten me when I was in a particularly capricious mood and bed seemed uninviting. Knowing the characters only in my mind, the school play offered an excellent opportunity of seeing other people's interpretations of the inhabitants of Wonderland. The White Rabbit interrupted my thoughts here by scuttling across the stage-still late for his appointment with the Queen for a game of croquet, though I had met him so many years ago hurrying on the same errand. After Alice had restored the Rabbit's lost property to him, two characters entered who instantly claimed attention. Dressed in black and white and blue and white respectively, Tweedledum and Tweedledee caused no little excitement amongst the audience. The clangings, clashes, and swift charges which I had associated with their battle over a rattle, Tweedledum and Tweedledee made echo and re-echo in the hall. Had there been a casualty during Saturday afternoon's performance, there would have been many eager helpers forthcoming from amongst the youthful audience! The Gryphon and the Mock Turtle were beautifully costumed. Sitting on their rock and telling Alice their life history, these two characters captured many people's hearts. The " lobster quadrille" and the Mock Turtle's song, even though it didn't appeal to the Gryphon, won my admiration. The Mad Hatter's tea party lived up to its name with the combination produced by the March Hare, Dormouse, and, of course, the Hatter himself. Christchurch must be rid of fleas if the number caught-most after an exciting chase-has anything to do with flea statistics! The horological display by the March Hare was watched by attentive housewives, eager to learn where the butter went. Warmly awakened by tea poured down his neck, the Dormouse regained consciousness for a sufficient length of time to tell us a tale which brought tears of laughter welling to our eyes. The concluding song of this scene showed us how it

"Finale of The Red Shoes,, by Janice Wil on, VLA.

Winner of Photographic

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M. McCree, IVA.

Scenes from Alice in Wonderland.

Scene from Alice m Wonderland.

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was possible to strengthen the choir by four additions- or am I alone in this recognition of true singing? The stealthy entrance of the three gardeners was a fitting beginning to the croquet scene. One section of the stage was kept dusted for three days by the actions of these cards when the Queen arrived to start playing croquet. The knave showed himself very light-footed when he turned the cards daintily over to meet the Queen's stern gaze before which all seemed to wilt. The King, worried by a grinning cat, had to have his wife's assistance in ridding his garden of such a menace. This is one play where the woman is the dominant figure-I wish there were more, for it is by repetition that most things are learnt! The Duchess had ideas on infant care which would have made Sir Truby King, if he knew of them, change his whole scheme. These ideas certainly seemed to affect the chi]d, though whether for good or bad, it is difficult to decide. The cook reflected her mistress's character, being as liberal with the pepper as the Duchess was with her spankings. During the trial of the Knave of Hearts, we saw our former friends of the tea party. Although the March Hare's watch was able to tell many things, yet eve:n it gave up trying to count the revolutions and counter-revolutions of its owner's eyes. I wonder what they saw to make them behave in such a way? Perhaps it was the sight of Tweedledum-who knows? At the close of the trial, I think we can put our friends back into the stories to which they belong, and leave the stage to Miss King, to whom we say a very humble and sincere, Thank you, for all her work, for without her, there would have been no transference from " thought to sight," and think what you might have missed! The cast was as follows: Alice, Dawn Ballantyne; Her Sister, Elizabeth Preston; White Rabbit, Jillian Slyfield; Caterpilfar, Annette Hewlett; Tweedledum, Josephine Stevens; Tweedledee, Sonya Stevens; Duchess, Nedra Myers; Cook, Margaret Round; Baby, Judith Petrie; Cheshire Cat, Mary Mulcock; Mad Hatter, Leonie Little; March Hare, Elspeth McAlpine; Dormouse, Pat Fernie; Gardeners, Joan Macfarlane, Sally Harrison, Margaret Boileyn; Knave of Hearts, Jan Robilliard; King of Hearts, Robin Keith; Queen of Hearts; Dorianne Andrews; Headsman, Judith Hobbs; Gryphon, Jean Calder; Mock Turtle, Barbara Killner.

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SYMPHONY IN ILLUSION Tms year the Sixth Form had the opportunity of presenting a one-act play in the secondary schools' section of the British Drama League, which was held in the first term. The play chosen for us by Mi~s King was "Symphony in Illusion," by James Wallace Bell, which presented an unusually constructed play based on the symphonic theme. The curtain rises upon a group of girls preparing for a dress rehearsal of their play, concerning the feelings of French peasants embittered by the constant thunder of the war guns, and the loss of their loved ones. At the end of the scene the light is switched on and the actresses discuss their parts, and the reaction of hatred in the hearts of these people. They wonder if their play will have the desired effect of goodwill upon the audience. Janice McLeod received a rewarding criticism for her capable portrayal of the difficult part of the mad girl. The cast wishes to thank Miss King for sacrificing her Saturday afternoons so willingly, and for her untiring patience during rehearsals. The cast was as follows: The Old Woman, Eloise Marshall; The Mad Girl. Janice McLeod; The Woman, Margaret Cameron; The Widow, Anne Acton-Adams; The Girl, Marion Cotter; The Wanton, Mary Falck; Mary, Pamela Miller. LIBRARY

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\VE feel our first duty is to record our appreciation of the ·work of all school librarians. The office requires abilities of an unusual character. The successful librarian must combine a love of books ·with great firmness of mind when dealing with book lovers. We are thinking now, with malice towards some, of our whole-hearted borrowers who make great holes in our stock of books and then find they cannot bear to be parted from such books for whole weeks on end. Then there is the Scots section of our community-the ones who pay their library fines on an instalment plan each pocket-money day. We do feel so brutish taking the money. And to show our training in the art •of clear-thinking, we will quote the following often heard remark, " Pkase, I've

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never had this book out so why should I pay a fine, it was only six days overdue, anyway." However, public relations do not cover all the work of a librarian. We have issued over a thousand books each month this year. We are particularly gratified to find so many girls taking books to read in the term holidays-about five hundred were borrowed for the August holidays. Three hundred new books have been added to our collection during the year. We all feel that the library is an integral part of school life, and all those ·who help so willingly and well feel it is really important and necessary. Under the capable direction of Miss Palmer it runs smoothly, and, thanks to her and those that have gone before and donated o generou ly, it is as well run and equipped as any of its size in Christchurch. Mary Pretsch, Head Librarian. THE SCHOOL

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OuR School Dance was held on April 29th, the last Saturday in the first term. There were, as last year, 35 boys present from St Andrew's College and 40 boys from Christ's College, while the girls were transformed in their pretty gowns. The various Sixth Form Committees put in a great deal of work in catering for the dance. The Decoration Committee hung the hall with bright streamers, flowers, and autumn leaves, while jaunty ghosts clanked around the walls and the eerie atmosphere was increased by glowing pumpkin-masks lighting the stairway. The Supper Committee provided a truly royal spread which everyone thoroughly en joyed. As it was Miss Crasher's first School Dance we were glad everything went off so smoothly. Four St Andrew's Pipers provided us with the rousing music for a Highland Schottische and for a Waltz. The dance ended with the boys doing their school hakas and with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Everyone heartily agreed that it had been a wonderful evening.

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I the last week of the first term an Inter-House Quiz was held, teams made up of girls from the third, fourth, and lower and upper fifths competing. The sixth form sent a representative from each house to answer, or attempt to answer, any questions that the whole of the team for their house failed to answer. The houses were very evenly matched, and it was only after a hard struggle that Kowhai emerged as the winner. Mrs Penney provided the lighter vein, and was excellent as the Quiz Mistress. S.C.M.

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WITH Mrs Dromgoole as leader the Student Christian Movement has been a worthwhile experiment. In the first term Mr Edwards set the ball rolling while our other speakers were Sister Swann, Mr Gilkinson, who is Dominion Secretary, and Miss Burns, from Girls' High School, who showed us lantern slideE. ln the May holidays seven of us attended a camp at St Andrew's College, which we greatly enjoyed. Highlights of the second term were a talk on Communism by Mr Robinson, and an evening organised for us by Christ's College. In the third term we acted as hosts for Girls' High School Senior S.C.M. Mr Sullivan, from College House, spoke on " Our Denominations." After folk-dancing and tea Miss E. Rivett spoke to us about the " Church in Southern India," and we closed with a service. In conclusion we wish next year's S.C.M. a successful a year as this has been.

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\,Ve have found the expression work, from the quaint drawings of the Primers to the more solid written answers of Form II, very interesting. Mrs Penney has given us some valuable hints in teaching and control. We are sure that without her advice, our efforts would never have been a success, and only wish that a look from us would have as much effect as does her practised glance! From our point of view the work has been decidedly interesting, and we do hope the Juniors have benefitted from our efforts. The lessons have included: Primers- The Birth of Christ, St Brigid, Zacharias, Noah's Ark. Standard I-St Francis, Palm Sunday, Naboth's Vineyard, Birth of Christ, St Nicholas, Moses, St Margaret. Standard II-Zacchaeus, The Good Samaritan, Ten Lepers, Loaves and Fishes, Good Shepherd, Great Feast. The Sower. Standard III-Joseph, David, What the Rainbow Means. Form I-St Peter, St Patrick, St Andrew, St David. St George, St Columba, St 1argaret. Form II-St Peter, St David. ASSEMBLY TALKS O WORLD BY VI FORM

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The Saar Basin, by Eloise Marshall. Alaska, by Margaret Cameron. Communism in Pre-Revolutionary Russia and Growth of Bolshevik Party, by Doreen Schluter. Communism Through the Planning Years and Second .World War, by Mary Mulcock. Growth of Communism in Europe, by Janice McLeod. Growth ol Communism in China, by Ann ActonAdams. Malaya, by Basil U nwin. The Proposal for a West Indies Dominion, by Mary Ballantyne. The Removal of Subsidies in New Zealand, by Anne Hudson. The Life and Work of Earl Wavell, by Judith Mardon. The Racial Problems of South Africa, by Marlene Bell. orth and South Korea, and the Causes of the Korean War, by Marion Cotter. The Problems of Japan, by Mary Pretsch. Formosa, by Alison Perry. Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts, by Felicity Ower. Review of Progress of the Korean War, by Wendy Jelson. George Bernard Shaw, by Margaret Rollinson. Recent and Proposed Legislation in New Zealand, by Pamela Miller. The Organisation and Work of the United ations, by Mary Falck. CERCLE

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CENTENNIAL CLUB NOTES THE purpose of our club has been to gather all the information possible in connection with the Centennial Year. We have visited a number of offices such as the Tramways and Council Chambers, and an Art Display and the Centennial exhibition at the museum. We also made an inspection of the Cathedral spire and visited several picture theatres to find out something of their history. We are at present doing a project depicting the progress of Canterbury from the year 1850 to 1950; this will remain with the school. The Club wishes to convey its thanks and appreciation to Miss Stock, who has given her time untiringly in assisting the Club to make all the arrangements to carry out its project. Marion Reynolds, Secretary. EMBROIDERY

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U DER the patient quidance of Miss McKenzie, the Embroidery and Toy-making Club have had a most enjoyable and successful year, and their industry has been rewarded by the creation of quite an impressive menagerie of ducks, pigs, penguins, and elephants, complete with clothes. In addition to the animal-making some girls have learned to tatt and crochet, and others to embroider. We a:e most grateful to Miss McKenzie for the help she has given us. COU

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THE Country Girls' Club this year had many very interesting visits to different places. At the beginning of the year Alison Andersen gave a talk about her stay at Lake Coleridge, and showed us some lovely photographs. The places that we visited include: The Press Buildings, Country Library Service, Art Exhibitions, Museum, the Flourmills, Lichfield Shirt Factory, and the Cathedral. We hope to increase ·our knowledge of the city still further before the end of the year.

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Tms is the first year we have had this club and we have to thank Mrs Penney for making it so successful. It is also fortunate that there have been many exhibitions of art and craft for us to visit in the city during the Centennial Year. They have proved both interesting and ir~structive. On the two days during the winter when the weather was bad we employed our time among the illustrated books on art in the library. We had two most enjoyable excursions to the Gardens and Millbrook Reserve, equipped with· sketch books, and we are looking forward with interest to our last period of the year when we are going to the Takahe. We thank Mr White for his great patience on our visit to the " Press," in telling us so fully about processes in printing and demonstrating the use of the machinery. The following exhibitions

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year: The British Loan Exhibition of Water Colours. The McDougall Art Gallery. The 1950 Art Exhibition. An Exhibition of Chinese Art. The International Correspondence School's Exhibition. The 1950 New Group Exhibition. The New Zealand Women's Institute's Art and Craft Exhibition. The Living Canterbury Artists' Loan Exhibition. The Early Colonists' Exhibition in the Museum. The Primary Schools' Exhibition. ARTS A D CRAFTS

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Tms year, under the expert guidance of Mrs Morten (first term) and Mrs Wishart, the Arts and Crafts Club has been meeting every Friday afternoon. During this period there have been girls swarming everywhere in the Art Room, some making stools, some making trays and baskets, and some, according to Mrs Wishart, merely making too much noise. The artists have indulged in drawing and painting, and if a girl had nothing to do Mrs Wishart usually found something to employ her " idle hands."

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DURING the second term we read from "Selections from the Plays of J. M. Barrie." The effort, ho-wever, which is affording members of the Club the greatest satisfaction, is the rehearsing of the pantomime, "Sleeping Beauty," arranged by G. Jennings. As this goes to print, we find we are progressing with our parts, and hope to present the pantomime to the Junior School before the end of term. 3M JUNIOR

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PART of 3M who are in the Drama Club have been practising two plays called " Fat King Melon," by A. P. Herbert; and "Paradise Enow," by James Birdie. We have been progressing for two terms and the plays are now gradually becoming more dramatic. We are hoping to put them on for the rest of the school at the end of the year. THE

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THE Costume Club was formed in the second term of the year for the purpose of making costumes for the presentation of the school's play, "Alice in Wonderland." Under the capable supervision of Mrs Dingwall, 72 costumes were produced and a bevy of grotesque, picturesque and amusing characters were clothed. At the dress rehearsal many of the club's members were found on their knees, pins in their mouths, measuring hems and looking somewhat aghast at the numerous alterations to be done. Nevertheless it was with pride that after the play the girls joined hands with Mrs Dingwall to say, Well done, S.M.G.!

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Tms year the Clay Modelling Club started with twelve enthusiastic members, all eager to try working with clay. We soon discovered that clay is a very difficult medium to begin with, but very effective when understood. vVe made articles varying from vases to bulldogs and camels. Unfortunately supplies of clay were impossible to obtain for the winter term, but we decided to carry_ on as a club and Miss Rankin, who has so kindly encouraged and helped us, kept us interested in soap-carving, wood-carving, play reading, and painting the stools and book-ends which she obtained for us. We visited the School of Art and received some very helpful hints and ideas. The beautiful carving in the side altar at the Cathedral inspired us in our wood-carving, and the two art exhibitions we saw gave us many new ideas for pottery and designs. vVe should like to thank Miss Rankin for the patience she has shown, the care she has taken to arrange visits, and the interesting occupations she has thought of for us. HO

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THE following girls were awarded their Badges at the end of last year: Isobel Buckeridge, Judith Dickson, Susan Heslop.

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THE HONOURED COMPANY What is this band who sweetly come And tread the hall on light scholastic toe? Their gowns like wings do waft around While in their hands some volumes bound, They bear to quell their quaking foe. In front there leads the chief and principal With dignity and skill; She bears a lengthy list Of names and fines whereon she frowns But smiles at mentions to frown again at pounds.

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And who behind that brings a weighty tome? ,ve see the Oxford Dictionary clearly writ in Welsh, But we don't mind if we can't read it, • vVe'd rather hear this mistress speak it. Next we find with measured tread A chronicler of history, girls and hockey. A lady, who on wetter days, rides in finest fettle In her husband's motor-car while lesser mortals pedal. And who is this who wields a mighty sword, A compass polished bright and sharpened, With which to prod by gentle aim Those unwilling to the mathematician's game? 0, now behold a fairy does vault about our hall, And with her hockey stick beguiles the hockey ball. Or for variety with racket and gesticulation She flattens opposition by extermination. Three ladies next (we understand them clearly) Whose languages we can construe so ably. With horrid grins they hatch complots By which to tie us all in knots. Now two whose combination so strangely brings Delight in bits of twigs and coal and things. Two ladies here can fashion patterns by the mound (Their shears are good for trimming girls they've found), This mistress, with bitter groan and anguish sore, Laments on fines behind the Library door. '-Vhile here is one who pinions us in crafty trap Composed of ]and formations, globe and map. Telephones, typewriters, ink and pen combine To make the Jives of two far from sublime. Comes now a voice by choristers surrounded, ,vho leave the listening audience dumbfounded. Here a mistress who with patience undiminished Makes our voices Oxfordlike when finished. And lastly comes a jolly, laughing throng Complete with scores ~f music, mirth and song, And with their gaiety our pageant passes, We shall no longer sit in classes. But, yet departing, we would pause and say .Our gratitude will Jive for many a day. J. W. McLeod, VIL.

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APOLEO TAI D THE HU DRED DAYS ALL was still save for white clouds straying across the deep· blue sky, and flowers and trees swaying in the gentle wind. Here in a remote corner of France where the sun treamed down on purple vineyards, it ~eemed that pea ·e· had found a haven. On a jagged grey rock by the wayside sat a young man who stared thoughtfully at the schoolhouse some two hundred yards away. ow and again he glanced at his watch. As motionless as the countryside around him, this young· man would appear to the casual observer to be wrapped in placidity. Only two restless eyes betrayed the chaos of ideas clamouring for ~xpression. For thi man is nephew and successor of the " Little Corporal," who left the influence of France traced upon every country in Europe. One· day our Louis Napoleon wil1, like hi uncle before him, hold the destiny of France in his hands. Even as he sat, the young dreamer meditated on the glory of conquest, on theLiberal Empire that had inspired Napoleon.

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The violent clanging of a bell recalled him to reality. School children came pouring out-children of every age, all equally intent on racing to the serious lad who was waiting for them. All clamoured for a story, a new story, and soon were settled and waiting expectantly. "The story to-day is one you may have heard before, but one you could not hear too often. It is the story of the Last Hundred Days," he began. " I told you yesterday how Napoleon was left on the Isle of Elba, alone except for his guards, thrown from the highest pinnacles of fame, to degradation. Britain, Spain, Prussia, Austria, and Russia were all gloating together over the fall of a France greater than any of them. While they talked, Napoleon acted. " Helped by a crew of daring French sailors, Napoleon ,cross.ed to the Homeland early in March. In the guise of a French peasant he made his way to Paris, gathering as he went loyal and fervent supporters. The capital welcomed him and within a fortnight he was proclaimed again Emperor of France, though he stated that his intentions were peaceful. " Meanwhile Europe simply stared, panic-stricken, at .an empty island. Then, with a self-satisfied smile she arranged all. Congress was dismissed, Napoleon denounced . .and terms of military alliance drawn up against him. France, she thought, was doomed, Napoleon already ,defeated. '' They were ·wrong. " With the skill, confidence, and personal magnetism that have always characterised our Napoleon, he gathered an army, two hundred thousand strong. Former war veterans who had mostly been released from the prisons of other European countries, came flocking fast to their banner. Here, they felt, was a man who understood. Napoleon knew that Belgium, watered as it was with the blood of so many ,of their countrymen, was the almost hallowed desire of every Frenchman. Accordingly he led his army on the road to Brussels, knowing that Wellington had planted himself and his troops square on the path. " On the eighteenth of June, 1815, just one hundred ,days after he had set foot on French soil, Napoleon led his

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tiny force again t the combined armies of Europe. British, German, Belgian, and Dutch troops. together could not stem his advance. ot until the arrival of Blucher and the Prussians was the result decided. apoleon had detained these, his proven foes at Ligny and, had the battle been fought earlier could have won the day. Rain had soaked the battlefield and fighting did not begin till nearly four o'clock. Then it was too late. "Napoleon fled ,vhen it was clear that his tide of success had turned. He was followed to Paris, captured, and taken to a wind- .wept island in the Atlantic, a second time martyr to British tyranny." " But you said," faltered a wide-eyed and puzzled twelve-year-old, " that England was not as er-bad, as the other countries." The narrator looked up startled. He had been carried away by emotion, and ·was unaware that he had heen "thinking aloud," to a group of thrilled children. " No," he ans,vered slowly, " not so bad when the treaty was being decided. Britain was strong, and had not the malice of a defeated people. She has a king revered a Her apoleon was, and an empire wide a . he desired. people have learned to think. Had the other under-privileged peoples of Europe also ' learned to think ' and realised, as did the French peasantry what Napoleon could do for them, how much bettr off they would be! Even at Waterloo it was not too late. If they had known that the Empire would give expression to their dearest hopes, would serve a a liberal and democratic in trument, they would now be free as your parents and you are from the shackles of servitude and poverty under which they labour. l apoleon was born in Corsica, his mother was a Spaniard, and his heart was French. He had risen from being a humble nobody to the position of Emperor of France; he ·was not only a Frenchman, but one of the peasantry, and a real European, tried at Waterloo for the last time to free the 'underdogs' and become master of the world. This man whove indomitable spirit, defeat, and isolation could not starve, said, when Europe rejected his proposal for peace, 'Very well ... People will want to know where we are going. We are going to make an end of Europe, and then to throw our-

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selves upon other robbers more daring that ourselves, and finally to become mistress of India.' apoleon could dare to face, and could almost carry the day against a united Europe, at a time when men considered his race was run. You and I, children, must follow in his footsteps, must keep burning in our hearts the remembrance of him, and, above all, of those Last Hundred Days, and build ourselves the liberal Empire that was hi dream,'' "Yesterday," announced proudly the lad who had spoken before, "I was beaten for saying that Napoleon was greater than any fat Louis Philippe on earth.'' "Beaten?" The future Louis Napoleon III smiled quizica11y. " Struck-struck hard, but never beaten." Margaret Lewis, VIA. TO DREAMS When floating softly through the night, In lands of dreams we're borne on scented air; The day's best thoughts are certain to be there, But much more bountiful and much more bright In all these lands of beauty and of light. For sleep is refuge, peaceful, and so fair That scatters every sorrow, every care, And bears us swift and far as eagles' flight. And at the close of many a weary day, Too tired to think of aught but bed and sleep, Our souls are welcomed in the softest breasts Of pure white clouds of bliss. We do not stay, Our joy is much too heav'nly, much too deep! We float, we dream, till morning ends. our rest. Joanne Edwardes, IV A. THE VIOLET Oh, little violet at my feet, Hidden there with seen t so sweet, The rain has washed your face so clean, And left your leaves a shining green. I'd like to pick you for my room, But I know you'd rather stay to bloom, I'll watch for you when I go past, And knmv that Spring is here at last. Geraldine Mair, Std. 4.

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MAKING SA D FORTS Early in the morning I Get up and see if I can spy .Jane or Mary, Max or Joe, Waiting to the sea to go. Soon I'm dressed and I go too. Hurrah! The sky's all bright and blue, Build it quickly, make it wide Hurry! Hurry! before the tide Comes up and up and up and spoils it all. Quick! Quick! Don't let it fall! Oh dear! Oh dear! its fallen down, And now my frock's all dirty brown. Kay Minson, Std. 4. MY WISHES I'd like to be a ploughman, And when my work was <lone I'd lead the horses homeward Towards the sinking sun. Although the work is very hard, I'd love to plough the soil, I'd even plough the big farmyard And fill my life with toil. If I couldn't be a ploughman, I'd like to be a sailor, Or even be a coalman, But I'd hate to be a tailor. I'd like to drive a large red train, But when I want a rest, To sit at home in the snow and rain, I really think is best. Carol Shand, Std. 4. NESTING SEA BIRDS IN THE WAIMAKARIRI IF one really desires an interesting outing that is different, I can highly recommend a trip to the nesting habitats of the sea birds common to our Canterbury shores. In the spring of last year a small party of us did this quite easily in an afternoon, and found it most absorbing. Contrary to a common belief that these birds nest exclusively on rocky,

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inaccessible seashore promotories, large numbers regularly hatch their young in Canterbury's shingly riverbeds. If one is prepared to do a little wading, there are many nestingplaces quite handy in the Waimakariri. Friends on a shooting expedition told me, too, that they had found gulls nesting in the same riverbed even beyond the Bealey Bridge, near Arthur's Pass. One is apt to think that these birds must live near the coast to obtain their s.eafood diet, but there is plenty of evidence that they thrive also on live food obtained from the rivers-no doubt fingerling trout and similar fare. We came across the terns and red-billed gulls in large numbers and were struck bv the difference in habits of both species. The seagulls were, established in their own colony where there was barely room to walk between the roughlymade nests of grasses and twigs. Eggs were two and sometimes three in a nest. They were coarse-shelled, dark brown, and spotted, and hatching was in all stages with innumerable chicks on the location. The parents took strong exception to visitors, but while they whirled, swooped, and shrieked, they were timid enough to keep at a safe distance. In contrast, the terns. which had not even a semblance of a nest, laid their one or two eggs in the loose fine grit, usually between two or more medium-sized stones. Their " nests" were not close together and, while the eggs were difficult to see, they were not difficult to find as the irate parents virtually dive-bombed our party, working up a good crescendo as we approached, and made repeated attacks on our heads with their beaks. Father and mother tern launched the attack in turns and from a distance of about twenty-five yards, making no noise until about a yard away when they shrieked their anger, pecked at our hair, and swooped up to prepare another attack. Like the gulls they were more noisy than dangerous and provided a most interesting angle on bird life quite different from the habits of our tree-nesting birds. We stayed long enough to take some photographs and made a decision to come again to study the chicks which had not then hatched. On the return trip there were numerous speckled sea-

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gull chicks, but the terns' nesting area had been completely destroyed by a nor'-wester fresh. The terns were still there, however, and recently laid eggs indicated that they were quite prepared to cope with the vagaries of nature. Marie Scott, IV A.

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FIRE FANTASY Dancing, dancing, all the time, In between the coke and lime, Fairy Queens at fancy balls With Fairy Kings and crimson walls. The walls collapse, the scene changes To America and its great ranges, Red-skinned Indians ride around, And once again fa]l to the ground. Aladdin's cave we now espy, With gems to gladden every eye, And then appear some golden hills Of primroses and daffodils. Now we see a witch's den, With bones and skulls of age-old men, And round a boiling cauldron red, Dance two witches, black as lead. Here comes a hazy mist from coke, Which, all too soon, I know is smoke; I see the fire's usual red Grm,v fainter-it's now time for bed. Beryl Batstone, IJIA. A MIDNIGHT- VISITOR rose slowly from his armchair and folded up the paper he had been reading. " Lord, how tired I am," he yawned. Then, after a glance at the grandfather clock in the corner of the room, " Why, it's after half past eleven. Io wonder I am nearly asleep." Walking slowly to the door he switched off the light. Ten minutes later, having locked all the doors, he was getting into bed, when he heard a rustling sound in the bushes belm,v his bedroom window. For a minute he listened hard, but hearing nothing further, lay down and closed his eyes. He was nearly asleep when there was a thump, which seemed to come from near his window. Being a nervous man, subject to nightmares, he pulled the blankets tightly round his ears, and hurriedly began counting sheep. But, however hard he tried to concentrate on harmless woollv creatures jumping over a gate, he kept imagining siniste~GERALD

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human forms shrouded in black, crouching by the wall of his house. He became so worked up that it was hours before he could sleep, but he managed to snatch .some rest at about five in the morning, having the sound of milk cans rattling down the street as a lullaby. Next evening, after having been to a highly melodramatic play, he was in bed thinking over the evening performance, when he again heard a soft rustling in the bushes and a soft pattering of footsteps on the gravel, then silence. He shuddered and wondered whether it was a burglar or a murderer prowling round his garden. However, as he heard nothing more he managed to fall into a doze after a long while. Then he woke with a start, for he heard a bump again, and was certain that someone was in the room. Propping himself up on his elbows he looked fearfully around, but the night being very dark, with no moon, could see nothing. By now his peace of mind was uuerly destroyed, and he was unable to get any real rest for the remainder of that night. Twenty-four hours later he was lying in bed again, tossing and turning, trying to sleep. He had retired early that night to try and be asleep before midnight. But the idea was unsuccessful and he went through the same experience as on the former occasions. ext morning he decided that something must be done • about this midnight visitor, as he was thoroughly exhausted through lack of sleep. He was too scared of any types of firearms to have ever used them before, but a sudden feeling of bravado coming with the friendly daylight, he resolved to visit his brother and borrow his rifle. After breakfast he got out his small racing model car and drove round to Peter Chancery's house. Peter was somewhat older than Gerald, and had been married for several years. He was a large, strong, resolute type of person, in contrast to Gerald's smallness and weakness of mind and body. Peter was mowing the lawn when his brother drew up and tooted the horn. He waved cheerily and came to meet him. "Hullo, old man, I don't seem to have seen you for ages," he said, shaking hands. " Hullo, how are you?" replied Gerald. They strolled

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up the path together, just as Mrs Chancery, a small, dark, pretty woman came out from the house. " Hullo June, I hope you are not too busy," Gerald greeted her. . . " Oh no. I've just been doing some dustmg. Do come and sit down on the verandah and talk to Peter. I am just going to get the morning tea." began Gerald. " Oh, don't bother --" " It's quite all right, I was just going to, anyway. Besides Peter ·always insists on it on Saturday mornings." She bustled off, and the two men sat down in comfortable chair for a smoke and a yarn. " What I really came for ·was to borrow our .303," began Gerald a little diffidently. His brother stared at him. " Gerry, what ha come over you?" he asked in amazement. "I never thought the day would come when you would be asking for a rifle." • Gerald told the whole story, whi h sounded rather trivial in broad daylight. Indeed, although sympathetic, Peter was rather amused. But remembering his brother' nervous disposition, he refrained from making scathing comments. " How many bullets do you want, because you are sure to miss?" he asked. " I shan't load it, because I might be accused of murder if I hit anyone, so I'll just threaten the intruder," said Gerald. "Very well, I think that would be safer," replied Peter, trying to keep a straight face. Soon afterwards Gerald left them as he had to go to a club that afternoon. He stayed up late that night trying to settle his nerves. At half past eleven he went to his bedroom, and after putting his rifle carefully beside his bed, he pretended to undress. Then he switched off the light, climbed into bed. and waited breathlessly. Soon came the usual sounds, and as soon as he thought the intruder ·was in the room, Gerald reached out for the rifle, and with a thumping heart turned on the light. "Put up your hands or I'll shoot," he said loudly and sternly. Then his mouth dropped open, and he stared in amazement, for there curled up on the basket chair, staring at him in curiosity, was a small, grey cat. Priscilla Tobin, IV A.

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It was. really rather strange, for I was. feeling pretty bored, I was sitting still-I'd finished my exam., The girl in the adjacent seat was scratching out a word; The room was very quiet except for coughing, then I heardGuess what-a tram. o, it really wasn't normal, for there was no tramline near, And the omnibus was surely not much like, I was getting rather heated, and I turned around to peer At the supervisor, but the time's not up yet-then I hearJust guess-a bike. 'Twas j_ust an ord'n'ry pedal-bike, but it made a fearful noise Like a cataract close up-a pelting rain On corrugated roof-tops-a hundred little boys All .shouting at each other; then I heard-now make your choice, What now-a train. Yet that was hardly likely, for the line was miles away, One could just hear the whistle in full force Sometimes, when all was very quiet-however, not to-day, In spite of quiet; and then I heard a-come now, have your sayWrong! 'Twas a horse. The peaceful clip-clop of his hoo~es along the tarsealed road Was very different, after all the rush Of those machines-indeed, 'twas very different in the mode Of feeding, and of driving, as you'll hear from those who rode In-say, a 'bus.. But it's only wishful thinking, these conveyances I hear, That they are not there, I know very well; And there's only one thing now that I would like to be near, And it shall not be coming for an hour or so, I fearGood guess-the bell. M. Radcliffe, VLA.

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Tms year house activities have been carried on under Judith Mardon as House Captain and Janice McLeod as Vice-Captain. Seventeen new girls were welcomed at the beginning of the year, many of whom have developed keen . house spirit. Although for two term we have finished an ignominious last in the Bates' House Cup, our achievements in the other side of school activities, namely sport, have been more apparent. Once again we lured the Senior House Tennis Cup and the Junior etball Shield on to the Konini shelf, while we also managed to win the Senior etball Shield, after being runners-up to Matipo last year. In the Junior House Tennis and the Whole House Relay we were runners-up to Rata and Rimu respectively. However. Konini remained discreetly in the background in the House hockey and likewise in the fields of athletics and swimming. We should like to offer congratulations to all Konini girls who have this year distinguished themselves in any branch of school activitie , and es.pecially to Pamela Miller, who has been re-awarded her netball colours. While we are extremely grateful to those girls who have really made an all-out effort to help Konini, we feel that there are some who need a little purring on, and we trust that next year they too wi1J shoulder more responsibility. Judith Mardon. KOWHAI

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House Captain: Mary Ballantyne. Vice-Captain : Eloise Marshall. AT the beginning of the year we welcomed our new girls and hoped that they would see a prosperous year for Kowhai. During the first term we settled down to hard work and managed to ·win the Bates' Cup as well as the Inter-House Quiz. We would like to thank our juniors for winning the House Potato Relay as our only accomplishment at the swimming sports. In the second term we did well in the inter-house sports.

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With a hockey team as keen as mustard we managed to win the trophy after a close and exciting game with Rata. In the senior netball we were runners-up, and we would like to congratulate all the girls who took part in these teams, especially Basil Unwin, who gained her hockey colours, and .Jan Small bone her netball colours. At the Athletic Sports in the third term Kowhai did very well, and thanks go to al1 girls who contributed to our success, especially Gillian Jenkins and 1icola Warren. Once again our successful juniors came to the fore and won the House Points Cup, while our seniors won the relay. As yet the fate of the Bates Cup is hovering in the air. During the middle term we missed the valuable help of our vice-captain as Eloise was in Europe. However, she was not the only one who left our ranks. At the beginning of the second and third terms we ·welcomed more new girls. "\Ve would like to thank all girls who have helped the house in sports and work throughout the year. Everyone should have done their best, and if they always do, Kowhai will be able to look to the future with hope. MATIPC)

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Captain: Marlene Bell. Vice-Captain: Ann Acton-Adams. Tms year we in Matipo feel we have just cause to be proud of ourselves. For the first time since it came into existence, the Senior Athletics Cup now reposes, in all its glory, on our shelf, and we would like to thank all those who contributed towards our success. Especially do we congratulte Mary Falck and Lorraine Barbour for winning the Senior and Intermediate Championships respectively. But this is not the end of our achievements, for we claim the distinction of having been runner-up in both the Senior and Junior Running Relays, after very close finishes. We will not, however, mention our rather unfortunate display in the Sack Relay. In the first term, too, v,1edistinguished ourselves in theSwimming Sports, when Mary Falck won the Senior Championship and Jenet Tothill the Junior.

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vVe were disappointed that we did not retain the Netball Shield, but we realize we cannot be winners always. However, our Junior Team succeeded in reaching the finals. Neither was our Hockey Team successful, but bears great hopes for next year. For many a long year Matipo has coveted that muchfought for Bates' House Cup. In the first term we gained third place, and last term improved our position, to come second. Therefore it follows that we must surely be winners this term. However, if we are unfortunate, better luck next year! We would like particularly to congratulate Mary Falck, who has won so many points for Matipo. Besides doing so well at both the Swimming and Athletic Sports she has gained her Colours for Hockey and Swimming, and been re-awarded them for Tennis and Athletics. Shirley Galbraith also has our congratulations for gaining her Netball Colours. In closing, I would like to thank all the girls in Matipo who have helped to make the year such a success. We all wish next year's Captain the best of luck, and hope that Matipo will gain many future triumphs, to remain, as ever, the best house in the school. Marlene Bell. RATA HOUSE

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House Captain: Marian Cotter. Vice-Captain : Sally Harrison. ONCE again the year draws to a close and we are glad to say that for Rata it has not been without success, for we have -at last recovered from what seemed our inevitable positionlast place. In the first term we managed to carry off the House Swimming Cup, by a narrow margin of two points, the .Junior House Tennis Cup, and were runner-up in the interhouse quiz. During the second term our only comparative success was to be runner-up for the inter-house Hockey in a very dose exciting- match against Kowhai. We should like to

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congratulate Sally Harrison on being awarded her Tennis and Hockey Colours. At the Athletic Sports in the third term our luck still held and we romped home a triumphant first in the House Sack Relay, and took second place in both the Senior and Junior House Points Cup. Needless to say we have yet to see the Bates' House Cup upon our shelf, however we are still hoping! In conclusion we should like to thank all those girls who have contributed to the house in its various activities, especially Rosita Holenburgh and Sonya Stevens, who have gained the most points for the Bates' Cup, and hope that many others will follow their example next year. Marian Cotter. RIMU

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House Captain: Rosemary Smith. Vice-Captain : Felicity Ower. Tms year Rimu has had a mixture of real success and dismal failure. After the marvellous efforts of last year,. the first term seemed rather an anti-climax. The Tennis Cup vanished from our shelf and, somewhat mysteriously, the Bates' House Cup also. Somehow we seemed to miss out in the Swimming Sports Points Cup, but were somewhat consoled when we won the relay. Also we won the whole house running relay despite the fact that both Captain and ViceCaptain are part of the house! In the second term our attempts were more successful, for we managed to collect the Bates' House Cup. Great was the rejoicing thereat. In the Hockey and Net ball we were not so successful, being put out in the first round of both, but the games were close and we thoroughly enjoyed them. We should like to congratulate Felicity Ower and Beryl Vizer on getting their Hockey Colours; unfortunately we cannot congratulate girls in the Netball Team, as nobody in Rimu reached that illustrious position. This term we are so far doing quite well, although we are sad to have lost the Athletic Cup. Congratulations to Gaye Redpath on winning the Junior Championship, and al1

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the Juniors for their splendid effort in coming a close third in the Total Points Cup and for winning· the Junior Relay. Well done, juniors! We would like to say how sorry we are to lose Margaret Muschamp, as she leaves us for Australia, but s.end her off with every good wish for her life there. In closing, we should like to wish our next year's captain the best of luck in carrying on the leadership of the finest house in the school. R. Smith. TE

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OuR gratitude goes again to Miss Cadel for the encouragement she has given us ancl for her help in ra1smg our standard of play. We should like to congratulate Sally Harrison, who gained her colours this year, and Mary Falck ,md Judith Mardon for having their's re-awarded. In the first term six members of the A Team enjoyed a visit to Craighead, where matches were played against Craighead and Rangi-ruru. Owing to unfavourable weather we were unfortunately not able to finish these matches. The Secondary Schools' Championships were also held in the first term, but because of wet weather singles only wereplayed. Mary Falck won the senior singles, beating Felicity Ower in the final. Margaret Westgarth was runner-up in the junior singles. This year and probably in the future the Secondary School Championships are being played at the end of the third term, so we are looking forward to these matches, and there is keen competition for positions in the teams. Secondary school competitions were started this year. ,ve have entered two teams and so far they have won all their matches. Canterbury junior ladders, one under 18, and one under 15, are being formed this year, and many girls are playing for positions on them. The House Matches were keenly contested, Konini defeating Rimu in the Senior and Rata winning the Junior from Konini. Before the end of the season we hope tn arrange matches with the staff and the Old Girls. • Felicity Ower, Captain.

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Tennis Teams : A Team-M. Falck*, F. Ower*, J. Mardon*, S. Harrison*, P. Miller, M. Cameron, N. Myers, J. la Roche. Juniors-M. Westgarth, L. Barbour, J. Williamson, B. Flesher, E. Preston, A. Jones, P. Chalklin, J. Hobbs, V. Howman. SWIMMING

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swimming season began fairly late owing to unsuitable weather. However, many girls became proficient in both .swimming and diving as a result of the valuable coaching that Miss Cadel and Miss McKillop gave to enthusiasts. We .should like to thank them for all the time that they devoted to improving our standard. Before our own swimming sports we were invited to ·Craighead to take part in a triangular swimming contest between Rangi-ruru, Craighead, and ourselves. This was a new idea, and our thanks go to Craighead for the marvellous time the team was given. As it was half raining and very cold on the Saturday morning, the relay was the on lv event which could be held. This was very close and St Margaret's were narrowly beaten by Craighead. Our sports were postponed to Thursday, 9th March, and even then the day was cold and windy. However, under the expert organisation of Miss Cadel the sports were a great success. A Junior House Potato Relay took the place .of the ordinary potato race, and cork-bobbing and blowing the ping-pong ball were two new enjoyable events. In the .Senior Championship a two lengths freestyle race was added by popular vote. These nev.r events replaced the Beginners' Dive, Intermediate diving for plates, and the Life-Saving Race. We should like to thank Mrs Thompson once again for ,coming to our assistance in the judging of events. Our thanks go also to Miss Cadel, Miss McKillop, Miss King, .and all members of the St~ff who assisted in many ways. Congratulations go to the champions, especially to Mary Falck, for her outstanding performance and the gaining of her colours. The House points were very close and we conTHE

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gratulate Rimu and Rata for winning the House Relay and Points Cup respectively. Also to be congratulated is Judith Pickles who, in the second term, was awarded her Silver Medallion for LifeSaving. SWIMMING

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Senior Championship Events: Two Lengths Frcestyle-M. Falck l, A. Perry 2, E. Marshall 3. One Length Freestyle-M. Falck l, A. Perry 2, E. Marshall 3. One Length Back-Crawl-M. Falck 1, A. Perry 2, J. la Roche 3. Breaststroke Style-M. Falck l, J. Nairn 2, M. Muschamp 3. Diving-S. Harrison l, M. Falck 2, J. la Roche 3. l!)-termediate Championship EventsOne Length Freestyle- J. Ormandy l, E. Preston 2, A. Adair 3. One Length Back-Crawl--E. Preston l. D. Murray 2, G. Priest 3. Breaststroke Style-D. Murray 1, M. Westgarth and D. Andrews. equal 2. Diving-.]. Ormandy l. A. Adair 2, M. Westgarth 3. Junior Championship EventsOne Length Freestyle-J. Tothill 1, J. May 2. G. Marshall 3. One Length Back-Crawl-S. Jennings 1, J. Hoy 2, A. Dunster 3. Breaststroke Style- J. Tothill 1. B. Killner and J. Hoy equal 2. Diving-B. Killner 1, J. Tothill and S. Jennings equal 2. Open EventsSenior Diving, for Plates-A. Perry I, E. Marshall 2, V. Mair 3. Under 12 Length Freestyle- J. Latham l, A. Bean 2, M. Cox 3. Under 12 Diving-B. Needham 1, C. Hintz 2, A. Bean 3. Under 12 Width Back-Crawl-A. Bean 1, J. Falck 2, H. Anderson and A. Wynn-Williams equal 3. Beginners' Width-.J. Morris 1, R. Mulligan 2, J. Stevens 3. "ovelty EventsSenior Crocodile Race-Cameron, Cotter, Falck, Ower, l; Dickson, Fulton, Murray, Priest, 2; Acton-Adams. McLeod, Nelson, Unwin, 3. Breaststroke Race-lVI. Westgarth 1, A. Perry 2, J. la Roche 3. Umbrella Race-]. Wilson 1, F. Schluter 2, N. Warren 3. Cork Bobbing-G. Preston I. A. Wright 2, L. Luisetti 3. Blowing Ping-Pong Ball-B. Killner 1, N. Warren 2, J. Hoy 3. Junior Crocodile-McAlpine, Hay, Fenwick, Harrison, l; Marshall, Scott, Skurr, Moore, 2; Jennings, Cross, Hobbs, Thomson, 3. Senior House Relay-Rimu l, Matipo 2, Rata 3. Junior Potato House Relay-Kowhai 1, Matipo 2, Rata 3. House Gaining the Most Points-Rata l, Matipo 2, Kowhai 3. Senior Championship-M. Falck, 23 points; Runner-up, A. Perry, 9 points. Intermediate Championship-J. Ormandy, 10 points; Runner -up. D. Murray and E. Preston, 8 points.

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Junior Championship- J. Tothill, 12 points; Runner-up, J. Hoy, 3 points. Girl With the Most Points-M. Falck, 23 points. Mary Ballantyne (Captain).

CRICKET NOTES AFTER a lapse of about twenty years, cricket at St Margaret's has been resurrected. The cricketers of the school are all very keen, and largely due to their keenness and Miss Cadel's encouragement a cricket team was formed this year, and actually played a match! Yes, it is quite true-a match was played against the Girls' High School. As far as the compiling of runs was concerned, it was a tragedy for St Margaret's (Six wickets down for 39). However, owing to the sporting attitude of both teams-it was a brilliant success as a match. The sporting spirit prevailed-and after all, that is what cricket is meant to promote. Even though few runs were scored, it was good experience and a good time was had by all. CRICKET XI E. Marshall, A. Somers, J. Walker, B. Todd, J. .Jenkins, V. Parker. E. Preston, E. Davie, M. folcock. A. Barnard, A. Perry. 12th man: G. Joyce. Eloise Marshall (Captain).

HOCKEY NOTES Tms year we have again had a successful season, and we should like to thank Miss Cadel for her valuable and patient coaching. Congratulations to Sally Harrison, Mary Falck, Beryl Vizer and Basil Unwin for gaining their colours. The teams in the Inter-School competitions played well, especially the D and E teams ·who won their grades, and the A team who were runners-up to Papanui Technical College in their grade. All the House matches were closely contested. In the final, Kowhai beat Rata by three goals to two. We have played two enjoyable outside matches, one against a team of Old Girls and Nurses, who defeated us by six goals to four, and the annual game against Craighead. This year we met them at Ashburton, where, after an excit-

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ing struggle, the result was a draw, the score being two all. The whole day was most enjoyable. The teams lunched together before the match and were invited to afternoon tea by a Craighead parent, where we were able to exchange news and renew acquaintances. Felicity Ower (Captain). HOCKEY TEAMS A Team.-G., D. Andrews; R.B., P. Watson; L.B., S. Harrison* (ViceCaptain); R.H., R. Smith; C.H., F. Ower* (Captain); L.H., E. Preston; R.W., A. Wright; R.I., J. La Roche; C.F., B. Vizer*; L.I.. B. Unwin*; L.W., M. Falck*. *Denotes colours. B. Team.-G., A. Adair; R.B., F. Walker; L.B., E. Perrott; R.H., J. McLeod (Captain); C.H., J. Gardiner; L.H., M. Ballantyne; R.W., M. Westgarth; R.I., B. Flesher; C.F., E. Balfour; L.I., E. Soanes; L.W., N. Myers. C Team.-G., M. Henshall; R.B., J. Wilson; L.B., D. Schluter; R.H., A. Acton Adams (Captain); C.H .. E. Davie; L.H., J. McFarlane; R.W., C. Smith; R.I., B. Powell; C.F., K. Ferguson; L.I., D. Fulton; L.W., S. McLean. D Team-G., M. Radcliffe; R.B., G. Joyce; L.B., A. Greenwood; R.H., A. Hudson (Captain); C.H., J. Spooner; L.H., P. Cullen; R.W., J. Blackler; R.I., P. Chalklin; C.F., M. Lewis; L.I., F. Schluter: L.W .. P. Reece Smith. E Team (First and Second Years only).-G., E. Finney; R.B., M. Reynolds; L.B., H. Harrison; R.H., P. Tobin; C.H., J. Dickson; L.H., H. Wishart; R.W., J. Fulton; R.I., M. Scott; C.F., V. Howman (Captain); L.l., J. Edwardes; L.W., J. Calder. F9 Team, chosen from.-Backs: E. Moore, H. Joyce, E. Brown, J. Mcfarlane, M. Ross; R.H., H. Mounsey; C.H., B. Moore (Captain); L.H., J. Tothill, P. Borwick; R.W., J. Norris, R. Holenbergh; R.I., . Barnard: C.F., P. Booth, J. Croft; L.I., M. Parsonson, J. Skurr; L.W., G. Redpath.

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RESULTS Avonside G.H.S.: Won, 4-1. Girls' High School: Won, 3-1. Christchurch West: Won, 6-1. Technical College: Won, 4-3. Papanui Technical: Lost, 1-2. Craighead: Drew, 2-2. G.H.S.: Drew, 1-1. Christchurch West: Won, 5-1. Technical College: Won, 2-1. Avonside G.H.S.: Lost, 1-2. Rangi Ruru: Lost, 1-2. Christchurch West: Won, 6-0.

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THLETIC CH MPIO S, 1950 From left: Lorraine Barbour (Intermediate), Mary Falck ( S('nior), Gaye Redpath (Junior), icola Warren ( nder I 3).

"A" TE NIS TEAM, 1950 Back row, from left: Pamela Miller, Margaret Cameron, Judith Mardon, Jacqueline La Roche, edra Myer . Front row, from left: Mary Falck, Felicity Owcr (captain), Sally Harrison.

·'A" HOCKEY TEAM, 1950 From left (standing) : Rosemary Smith, Dorianne Andrews, Anne Wright, Elizabeth Preston, Jacqueline La Roche, Pamela Watson. From left (sitting): Basil Unwin, Sally Harri on, Felicity Ower (captain), Beryl Vizer, Mary Falck.

SWIMMING CHAMPIONS, 1950 From left: Jill Ormandy (Intermediate), Mary Falck (Senior), Janet Tothill (Junior).

"A" ETBALL TEAM, 1950 Back row, from left: Elaine Mackenzie, Shirley Galpraith, Janice mallbone, Nan Blackley. Front row, from left: Pamela Mi Iler, Marlene Bell (captain), Judith Mardon.

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Papanui Technical: Drew, 3-~Rangi Ruru: Lost, 1-3. V. G.H.S.: Won, 4-1. V. Technical College: Won, by default. V. Avonside G.H.S.: Lost, 1-3. D St Margaret's v. Rangi Ruru: Won, 4-0. V. Papanui Technical: Won, 5-0. V. Christchurch West: Won, 2-0. \'. G.H.S.: Won, 4-0. V. Technical College: Won, 5-0. V. Avonside G.H.S. 2: Won, 3-0. V. Avonside G.H.S. 1: Drew, 1-l. El St Margaret's v. G.H.S. 1: Won, 3-0. V. Avonside G.H.S.: Won, 3-1. V. Christchurch West: Won, 4-0. V. St Margaret's 2: Drew, no score. \'. Technical College: Won, 12-0. V. Rangi Ruru: Won, 4-1. V. Papanui Technical: Won, 2-0. V. G.H.S. 2: Won, 2-0. E2 St Margaret's v. Papanui Technical: Won, 5-1. V. St Margaret's 1: Drew, no score. V. Rangi Ruru: Won, 1-0. V. Christchurch West: Lost, 2-3. V. Avonside G.H.S.: Lost, 0-3. V. G.H.S. 2: Won, 3-0. V. G.H.S. I: Lost, 0-1. V. Technical College: Won, 4-0. Other Matches A Team v. Old Girl and urses Team.-A Team lost, 4-6. The following are the final positions in the Inter-School competitions: Grade.-lst, Papanui Technical, 10 points; 2nd, St Margaret's, 8 poi11ts; 3rd, Girls' High School, 6 points; 4th, , vonside G.H.S., 4 points; 5th, Christchurch West, 2 points; 6th, Technical College, no points. B Grade.-lst, Girls' High School and Avonside G.H.S., both with 8 points; 3rd, Rangi Ruru, 7 points; 4th, St Margaret's, 5 points; 5th, Christchurch West, 2 points; 6th, Technical College, no points. C Grade.-lst, Papanui Technical, 11 points; 2nd, Avonside G.H.S., 10 points; 3rd, Rangi Ruru, 8 points; 4th, St Margaret's, 7 points; 5th, Christchurch West, 4 points; 6th, Technical College, 2 points; 7th, Girls' High School, no points. D Grade.-lst, St Margaret's, 13 points; 2nd, Avonside G.H.S. 1, 11 points; 3rd, Christchurch West and Rangi Ruru, both with 7 points; 5th, Papanui Technical, 6 points; 6th, Girls' High School and Avonside G.H.S. 2, both with 5 points; 8th, Technical College, 2 points. V.

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L Grade.-lst, St Margaret's 1, 15 points; 2nd, Avonside G.H.S., B points; 3rd, St Margaret's 2, 9 points; 4th, Christchurch ,!\Test, Girls' High School 1 and R.angi R.uru, all with 8 points; 7th, Girls' High School 2, 5 points; 8th, Papanui Technical, 4 points; 9th, Technical College, no points.

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Tms year, owing to the exceptionally mild winter, we have had plenty of practice, and many opportunities of improving the standard of our play, and although none of our teams reached the finals of the Inter-School tournament., we have benefited greatly from these weekly matches. We were very sorry that we were not able to play our annual match against Craighead, but we spent a very en joyable day in Ashburton, the highlight of which was for us. undoubtedly, the basketball match against the Ashburton Girls' High School. In the morning we ran on to the basketball court, ignorant of most of the rules, to face our opponents. But very soon our spirits failed, and we were decisively defeated by these Ashburton champions. Nevertheless we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The most exciting and amazing match of the year was that played against the Staff. In spite of the fact that the opposing team consisted of nine players and two umpires, we held our own so well that in the second half we magnanimously consented to change our positions. This made the game more even, and after a hilarious match the victorious and exhausted team entertained the staff at afternoon tea. This year, a Netball Association was formed in Christchurch. Our A Team entered the Saturday morning competitions, as the All Greens, and we are proud to say that it emerged the winner of the A grade. The teams would like to congratulate the girls who were awarded their Netball Colours this year, also to thank Miss Cadel, Miss Rankin and Miss McKillop for all the time they have spent in coaching the teams. Special thanks go also to Caroline Curtis, for her help in showing us the rudiments of basketball. Marlene Bell (Captain).

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The teams were as follows : A Team.-M. Bell* (Captain), J. Smallbone*, P. Miller* (Vice-Captain), E. Mackenzie, N. Blackley, S. Galbraith*, J. Mardon*. B Team.-U. Richards, J. Robilliard, A. Jones, J. Jenkins (Captain), L. Barbour, M. Cameron, M. Pretsch. C Team.-P. Littlejohn, J. Williamson, P. Latty (Captain), B. Johns, B. Nunweek, D. Murray, R. Smart, G. Jenkins. D Team.-S. Jennings, J. Parsons, S. Edwardes, M. McCree (Captain), M. Round, J. Hoy, A. Dunster. * Denotes colours. NET BALL RESULTS,

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A St Margaret's

v. Sacred Heart: Lost, 30-..:19_ v A vonside : Lost, 25- 7. v. Papanui Technical: Won, 38-12. v. Rangi Ruru: Won, 30-22. v. Christchurch West: Lost, 26-19. v. Girls' High School: Lost, 21-20. v. St Mary's: Lost, 1.8-13. B St Margaret's v. Papanui Technical: Won, 20-15. v. Christchurch West: Lost, 27-20. v. Sacred Heart: Won, 26-13. v. Girls' High School: Lost, 20-8. C St Margaret's v. Sacred Heart: Lost, 35-9. v. Christchurch West: Drew, 16-16. v. Papanui Technical: Won, 25-17. v. Girls' High School: Won, 16-14. v. Avonside: Lost, 18-12. v. St Mary's: Won, 19-11. D St Margaret's v. Christchurch West: Lost, 15-13. v. Avonside: Lost, 21-20. v. St Mary's: Lost, 36-5. v. Sacred Heart: Lost 26-11.

ATHLETIC NOTES Tms year our Sports were held in perfect weather at Lancaster Park. Record entries were received in most events, and the heats were successfully run off in the preceding week. Owing to the difficulty of running a 150 yards and its unsuitability, the 7 5 yards sprint was put in its place. Three records were broken and two equalled. They were t~ Senior Cricket Ball Throw, J. Robilliard; the Under 15 Hurdles, G. Jenkins; the Under 13 100 Yards, S. Harrison; the 50 Yards Hurdles, Under 15, N. Warren (equalled); 65 Yards Hurdles, Intermediate, M. Westgarth {equalled).

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The track was in beautiful trim and we should like to thank Miss Cadel, Miss McKillop, the judges, and the many willing helpers who made the Sports such a success by their hard work and organisation. Also we should like to take this opportunity of thanking Miss Vale for coming to present the prizes. Mary Falck (Captain). ATHLETIC

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Senior Championship Events

100 Yards (Record 11 3-Ssec., G. de Thier, 1940).-Mary Falck 1, Pamela Reece Smith and Basil Unwin (equal) 2. Time, 12 2-Ssec. 80 Yards Hurdles (Record 11 4-Ssec., R. Godfrey, 1948, J. Dickson, 1949).-Mary Falck 1, Basil Unwin 2, Beryl Vizer 3. Time, 12sec.

75 Yards (new event).-Mary Falck 1, Pamela Reece Smith 2, Margaret Boleyn 3. Time, 9 2-!'>sec. High Jump (Record 4ft. 10 I-Sin., W. Morgan, 1944).-Mary Beryl Vizer 2, .Janice Wilson 3. Height, 4ft. 9in.

Falck 1,

Long Jump (Record, 17ft. 6in., G. de Their, 1940).-Elaine Mackenzie 1, Mary Falck 2, Basil Unwin 3. Distance, 14ft. 6¾in. Intermediate Championship Events

100 Yards (Record 12 1-5 ec., J. Stephenson, Lorraine Barbour 1, Margaret Westgarth Time, 13 ec.

1945, J. .Jones, 1948).2, Kathleen Ferguson 3_

65 Yard. Hurdles (Record l0sec., J. Dickson, 1947).-Margaret Westgarth 1, Lorraine Barbour 2, Judith Bell 3. Time, l0sec.-equal record. 75 Yards (new event).-Lorraine Barbour 1, Kathleen Ferguson 2, Mar garet Westgarth 3. Time, 9 4-Ssec. High .Jump (Record 4ft. 7 3-Sin., .J. Jones, 1948).-Barbara Flesher 1, Lorraine Barbour 2, Diana Fulton 3. Height, 4ft. 4½in. Long .Jump (Record 14ft. l lin., J. .Jones, 1948).-Kathleen Ferguson 1, Avril Jones 2, Judith Bell 3. Distance, 14ft. IOin. Junior Championship Events

100 Yards (Record 12sec., V. Mears, 1940).-Gaye .Jenkins 2, Jean Calder 3. Time, 12 2-Ssec. 65 Yards Hurdles

(Record

Redpath

10 2-Ssec., W. Morgan,

I, Gillian .

1943, M . .Jarvi ,

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1945, L. Barbour, 1948, L. Barbour, 1949).-Gillian Jenkins Gaye Redpath 2, Hilary Joyce 3. Time, I0sec.-a record. 75 Yards (new event).-Gillian 3. Time, 9 3-Ssec.

Jenkins

l, Gaye Redpath

2, Jean Calder

High Jump (Record 4ft. 11 l-8in., M. Falck, 1947).-Pamela Jones and Susan Jennings (equal) 1, Anne Wright 3. Height, 4ft. 3in. Long Jump (Record 16ft. 2in., W. Morgan, 1943).-Anne Wright Gaye Redpath 2, Pat Chalklin 3. Distance, 15ft. 5½in. Under 13 Championship Events 100 Yards (Record 13 1-Ssec., J. Cooke, 1940).-Shirley Harrison Nicola Warren 2, Jill Leech 3. Time, 13sec.-a record.

50 Yards (Record 6 3-Ssec., J. Cooke, 1940).-Nicola Bradley 2, Shirley Harrison 3. Time, 6 4-5sec.

Warren

l, Sonia

50 Yards Hurdles (Record Ssec., E. Withell, 1948).-Nicola Warren 1, Shirley Harrison 2, Joyce Morris 3. Time, 8sec.-equals record.

High Jump (Record 4ft. 5¾in., J. Allison, 1947).-Nicola Warren l. Margaret Richardson 2, Katrina Andersen and Joyce Morris (equal) 3. Height, 4ft. 2in. Long Jump (Record, 14ft. 9½in., H. Talbot, 1944).-Jill Leech l, Nicola Warren 2, Margaret Richardson 3. Distance, 12ft. J0½in. Other Events

Sack Race (Open).-Mary Walker 3.

Ballantyne

1, Priscilla

Tobin

2, Frances

Throwing Cricket Ball, Senior (Record 55yd. 3in., M. Seque, 1947).Jan Robilliard 1, Barbara Uunweek 2, an Blackley 3. Distance, 57yd. 5in.-a record. Hockey Dribbling Sally Harrison

(Senior).-Margaret 3.

Hockey Dribbling Ross 3.

(Junior).-

Jean

Westgarth

Calder

Slow Bicycle Race (Open).-Marion Pickles 3.

1, Ena BaHour

1, Helen Harrison

2, Mary

Cotter 1, Mary Pickering 2, Judith

Three-Legged (Under 14).- Johanna Bethell and Joan Latham 1, Aileen Stewart and Susan Thompson 2, Joan Macfarlane and Robin Mulligan 3. Three-Legged Race (Open).-Virgina Ballantyne and Marion Cotter Mackenzie 3.

Mair and Jill Dickson 1, Mary 2, Elizabeth Preston and Elaine

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Obstacle Race (Over 15).-Jill Ormandy 1, Beverley Worsnop 2, Verona Fogg 3. Obstacle Race (Under 15).-Pamela Cross 1, Virginia Mair 2, Betty Powell 3. Obstacle Race (Under 13).- Josephine Stephen l, Judith Pickles 2, Carmen Hintz 3. Sack Race (Under 14).-Judith Bamford 1, Elizabeth Harris 2, Ann Ballantyne 3. Throwing Rounder's Rall (Junior, new event).-Janet Riddolls 1, Joan Bull 2, Helen Harrison 3. Distance, 50yd. 100 Yards Consolation (Senior).-Marion Cotter 1, Shirley Galbraith 2, Janet Heinzmann 3. Time, 13 3-5sec. 100 Yards Consolation (Under 15).-Alison Kennington 1, Susan .Jennings 2, Priscilla Tobin 3. Time, 13 l-5sec. I 00 Yards Consolation (Under 13).-Anne Morris 1, Jacqueline Adair 2, Barbara eedham 3. Time, 14 4-5sec. Sack House Relay.-Rata 1, Kowhai 2, Konini 3. Junior House Relay.-Rimu 1, Matipo 2, Kowhai 3. Senior House Relay.-Kowhai 1, Matipo 2, Konini 3. Little Visitors' Race.-Hannah Sweetman 1, Graeme Bamford 2, Virginia Stephens 3. CHAMPIONSHIPS Senior Championship.-Mary Falck, 23 points; Runner-up, Basil Unwin, 6 points. Intermediate Championship.-Lorraine Barbour, 16 points; Runnersup, Margaret Westgarth and Kathleen Ferguson (equal), 9 points. Junior Championship.-Gaye Redpath, 14 points; Runner-up, Gillian Jenkins, 13 points. Vnder 13 Championship.icola Warren, 21 points; runner-up, Shirley Harrison, 9 points. Girl with most points for her House (not a Championship winner).Margaret Westgarth, 14 points. House Championship,

Senior

Matipo Rata Kowhai Rimu Konini

93 79 64 56 47 House Championship,

Kowhai Rata Rimu Matipo Konini

points points points points points

Junior

95½ points 82 points 79 points 64 points 34½ points

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OLD GIRLS' 30th SEPTEMBER,

1950

Mrs C. L. Young

Pa:st 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, Mrs J. Roy Smith. Immediate Past President : President: Vice-Presidents:

Mrs E. M. Gibson

Miss Natalie Vale

Mrs W. B. Owen, Mrs N. Garland, Mrs E. Cleland. Hon. Secretary : Miss Betty Hatherley

Assistant Secretary:

Miss Jean Hatherley

Hon. Treasurer:

Miss Sandra Dowland

Committee: Mesdames P. H. N. Freeth, .J. N. Hamilton, N. MortonSmith, R. Steele, Misses Lila Gardner, Ray Brownlee, Robyn Jenkin. Hon. Auditor :

Mr David S. Cowie

In submitting the 1949-50 Annual Report, your Committee is able to record a satisfactory year. Membership: Seventy-four new members joined the Association this year. It is with great pleasure that we notice an increase of 40 in the number of Life Members, making a total of 207. There arc 507 members on the books. Salutation : Miss J. Crasher was guest of honour at a five o'clock party held by the Committee in the National Club Rooms. Past Presidents were also guests. Social Evening: New members were welcomed by the President and Committee at an evening held in Hay's Lounge. Annual Ball : The Ball proved very successful, 69 Debutantes being presented to His Grace the Archbishop by Miss Natalie Vale. The debutantes were a credit to the excellent training of Miss Sandra Dowland. Armagh Circle : A most enjoyable evening was held in the Overseas League Rooms. Storry Shield: The Annual Tennis Tournament for the Storry Shield was held in March at the United Courts. Our team comprised

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Mrs J. N. Hamilton, Misses Betty Hatherley, Alison Thomas, Mary Shields, Barbara Murray, Valerie Main, Prudence Tobin and Marion Minty. Country Party : A very successful party was held in the Union kowing Club and was much enjoyed by all. This was our first effort towards raising funds for the New School. Our Sponsored European Child : Our former sponsored child. Reinhard Schepers has been reported to be in better circumstances, and we have been asked to sponsor Thomas Horst in his stead. Parcels: During the year parcels have been sent to Sister Winifred and Reinhard Schepers. Obituary: It is with deepest regret that we record the death of:Ngaio Clayton (Gardiner), who was at school from 1916-17. We extend our sympathy to her family. drienne Macfarlane (Acland), who was at school from 191924. With Ruth Turner she won the handicap doubles at the inter-school tennis in 1923. She won the Girls' Championship Singles in 1924. We extend our sympathy to her family. We also extend our sympathy to Mrs Doris Chisnall (Crespin), in Lhe loss of her husband, and to Mrs- Esther Bisman (Hollander) in the loss of her baby son. Thanks: We would like to express our thanks to Mr David S. Cowie for his services as Hon. Auditor. For the Committee, BETTY HATHERLEY, P.O. Box 1103.

MOR

Hon. Secretary.

ING TEA PARTY

Mrs Solomon, who was recently married, and is better known to Old Girls as Nellie, was the guest of honour at a morning tea party lteld at the home of Mrs N. Garland. The President, with the Association's best wishes, presented her with a silver tea service.

GARDE

PARTY

The party was held on Saturday, October 28th, and was officially opened by Mrs A. K. Warren, and the Dean of Christchurch (the Very Rev. A. K. Warren), commended the efforts of the Association Lo raise funds for the building of an assembly hall at the new school. The grounds at Bishopscourt formed a beautiful setting for the party. We realised approximately £700 with donations and promises of donations.

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EWS OF OLD GIRLS The following Old Girls are studying at Canterbury College : First Year: Jean \dams, Robyn Jenkin, Shirley Milne , Rosalind Roy Smith, Judith Todd. 2nd Year: Rosalind Carey, Elizabeth Champion, Gillian QuentinBaxter, Lorna Cook, Prudence Tobin, Jennifer Warren, Caroline Curtis, Robin Forster, Elizabeth Parham, Muriel Thomas, Cecilia Thomas, Lesley Stuart (Music). Third Year: Cecily Gunn, Jennifer Connor, Zena Hollander, Elizabeth Page, Jennifer Wood, Barbara Gadd. Fourth Year: Alison Thomas, June Bevan-Brown, Janie Osborne, Adrienne Herdman. Capped this Year: Irene Ennis, B.A.; Annette Stouppe, B .. ; Elizabeth Todd, B.A.; Jennifer Brown, B.Sc. At the School of Art: Julie Paton, Anne Hulse, Joe Owen, C.wy Ha Owen. Old Girls at Otago University:orah Holland, Honours in Home Science. Ballinda Myers, Home Science. Helen Starr, Home Science and B.Sc. nn Coates, 2nd year Medicine. Owen Fulton, Radiography. Margaret Dougall, Physiotherapy. Diana Rogers (Rutherford), is finishing a degree. Old Girls nursing at the Christchurch Public Hospital :Sisters J. Gardiner, M. Holmes, Staff Nurse M. Hulse. Fourth Year: T. Bloxham, B. Down, K. Hawkins, B. Jaggar. B. Rastrick. Third Year: M. Seque, E. Williamson, P. McIntyre. Second Year: J. Chapman, R. Godfrey, A. Plimmer, M. Foster. Glass, J. Lamb, M. Ritchie, A. Thacker, E. Wait. First Year: J. Gibb, A. Hulse, J. Taylor, S. Heslop, B. North, J. Wilson, L. Luney. Tursing at Ashburton Public Hospital: Dawn Fechney, Mary Fisher. ZOE HUDSO Golf Championship

was the winner of the for 1949 and 1950.

ALISON KYLE is Veterinary

ew Zealand Women's

Surgeon to the Gisborne Veterin;:iry

Club. NOLA VILE is sports mistress at Solway College. YA.TALA BRAKE left for England her studies in nursing. JENNIFER BROW , JUDITH JlJCKUP are at present in England.

early in the year to continue

HETHERINGTON,

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BRE DA BANNEHR has returned from overseas where sh attended the Ling Conference at Stockholm. She is now back in }\,Jelbourne where she is Physical Educationist under the Victorian Education Board. ENGAGEMENTS Nola Hughes to G. D. McClure Margaret Halliday to H. D. Barton Diana Knowles to Graham Allen Annette Stouppe to A. C. Kibblewhitc Diana Wood to Clive Satterthwaite Cecilia Thomas to David Elder Joy Robilliard to Ian McGregor-Smith Alison Darwin to Bernard Wanty Shirley Wise to M. J. Elder Beverley Amyes to J. H. Baker Merania Warren to Colin Stott Alison Thomas to H. Morton Margaret Nelson to Graeme Trolove ola Vile to Murray Chapple Katherin Burgin to D. W. Wadworth Frances Gardiner to S. 0. Dunningham Barbara Jaggar to D. G. Downey Ailsa Stott to Owen Cogswell Elizabeth Hanmer to Michael Davison Ann Roberts to Ronald Bier Wirth Margaret Moir to Lionel Gardiner Valerie Main to Wyn Treasure 1ARRI GES Nell Woodward to F. Penman. Margaret Middleton to Raymond Lawrence Neroli Jarman to Oakleigh Osborne June Wilson to J. Calder Gladys Stow to L. V. Scott Dorothy Harris to Douglas Harri Shirley McLachlan to P. Abbott Marjorie Harris to R. Steele Joan Barrow to .John Checkley Ruth Adams to R. M. Mitchell Margaret Richardson to W. B. Waldin Mary Mannering to H. M. Williams Lynnette Grant to I. Isdale Valda Brown to T. Kincaid Lavinia Hami~ton to Peter Dyer Dorothy Wills to David Saunden Annette Stouppe to R. Kibblewhite Sally Purchas to Prosper Reid Judith Hall to D. f. Lawry

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BIRTHS Barbara Stringleman (Malden)-a son. Diana Weir (McKenzie)-a daughter. Vivien Faris (Ellis)-a son. Beverley Maples (Whittington)-a daughter. Florence Dunbar (Cooper)-a son. Molly Wilson (Rankin)-a son. Margaret Lawrence (Burrell)-a daughter. Beatrice Collins (Iles)-a daughter. Janet Sheppard (Lamb )-a daughter. Joan Bettle (Hughes)-a daughter. Helen Bascand (Sincock)-a son. June Walsh (Harris)-a daughter. Joan Hamilton (Alexander)-a son. Rae Blackmore (Radcliffe)-a daughter. Jocelyn Egden (Freeman)-a son. Rayma Foote (Morgan)-a son. Yvonne Guthrie (Lamb )-a son. Ailsa Gallagher (Crompton)-a son. son~ Margaret Annand (Hatherley)-a Shirley Innes (Jarman)-a son. Merle Dendle (Corrick)-a daughter. Rona Hammond (Turnbull)-a son. Greeba Brydges-Jones (Douglas)-a daughter. ... ancy Ackroyd (Price )-a son. Mabel Jacobson (Little)-a son. Fay Morton Smith (Purdie)-a son. Milla Hill (Kempthorne)-a son. Gwnneth Nicholls (Talbot)-a daughter. Maisie McRae (Brooks)-a daughter. Lettie Woods (Hervey)-a daughter. Beth Zanders (Baker)-a son. Lorraine Archibald (Dawe)-a daughter. Mary Knight (Leece)-a son. Pat Alexander (Tipping)-a daughter. Judith Wood (Verrall)-a son.

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This year has been satisfactory in that renewed interest in th Armagh Circle has been shown by many who attended the school from 1910-14. About eighty ex pupils of that period were circularised and asked to help with the Assembly Hall Fund by donations of £1 or more_ More than fifty pounds was the result, as well as many interesting letters from Old Girls who were interested in the school and its act1v1t1es. It is to be hoped that many more members of the Association will result from that interest.

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A social evening was held in July in the Overseas League Room, about twenty being present. Arrangements were made for the Tea Stall at the Garden Party, a letter from Sister Winifred was read, and .arrangements were made for a morning tea to be held at reunion time. It is to be hoped that an Armagh Circle Old Girl will come forward and offer to be convener for forthcoming functions of the Armagh Circle. It is with deep regret that we record the death of two Old Girls, Eileen Aitken (Spooner), and Ngaio Clayton (Gardener). Our sympathy is extended to their families. For the Armagh Circle, U. G. GARLAND.

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BRANCH

We have held several enjoyable meetings this year and we should like to thank the President, Mrs Wallace, Mrs Hardie, Mrs Prime and Miss Hunter, who have very kindly lent their homes. We started otf the year with a luncheon party at the Hotel Waterloo for Mrs Young, who was passing through Wellington, and we welcomed the opportunity of meeting and· talking with her. A food parcel was despatched received a letter of thanks.

to Sister Winifred,

from whom we

We contributed two guineas to Christchurch towards the new school assembly hall fund. A further two guinea donation was made, to be used towards the Bishopscourt Garden Party as the Christchurch Committee directed. Beatrice Hamilton was welcomed as a new member. We were sorry to lose Mrs Hardie, whose husband has been appointed Manager of the Union Bank in Brisbane. Two of our St. Hilda's members have left Wellington : Mrs P. Neilson to live in Tauranga, and Miss Margaret Warwick to be married and make her home in Christchurch. One of our members, Miss Valerie Wilson, has announced her •engagement, and a letter was sent to her in England with our very best wishes. We welcomed representatives of the Wellington Girls' College. Nelson Girls' College and Otago High School Old Girls' Associations to a meeting. We should like to thank those members who have represented us at various meetings of the other Old Girls' Associations <luring the year. I should like to thank Mrs Deldyck and Miss Peggy Henry their helpful co-operation. CRESSELL BOON, Hon. Secretary.

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ENGAGEMENT Valerie Wilson to William Bettle.

Errol

BIRTH (Clarke)-a

Richmond

Mrs Mark Bilby vVellington Provincial

daughter.

(Madge Robbins) has been appointed Executive of the League of Mothers.

Gwynneth Boulton has returned to England Continent, and is wintering in London.

after visiting

Chessell Boon is Women's President of the Students' at Wellington Teachers' Training College. Jacqueline

McColf has obtained

Jean Ross has completed

her Kindergarten

her Dental Nursing

to the the

Association

Diploma.

course in Welling-

ton. Dorothy Smith has completed lic Hospital.

her State Finals at Wellington

Pub-

Polydora Soteros has passed the Senior Public Service Shorthand ;:rnd Typing Examination and the Chamber of Commerce Examination.

ELSO

BRA CH

During the year several informal have been very enjoyable.

afternoons

haYc been held and

On November 18th we held our Annual Dinner, followed by the Annual Meeting, which was held at the Deanery and at which Mrs Iris Utterson-Kelso was re-elected President and Mrs Janet Atchley was re-elected Secretary. The opportunity also was taken to farewell Mrs Haggitt, and to express to her our thanks and appreciation for all she had done for the Branch. We were delighted to hear from Sister Winifred and to learn that our parcel had arrived . .JANET ATCHLEY, Hon. Secretary.

Fay Hamilton Janet Atchley

BIRTHS (Cowper)-a son. (Rowe)-a son.

DU EDI

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At the end of last year we :received a visit from Miss Natalie Vale, who told us Miss Crosher and Miss Mason from Rangi Ruru would be down to visit us in the New Year, so preparations for this visit

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were the main topic of the early' m:eet:ings. A most enjoyable 5 o'clock party was held in the hall of St. Hilda's and for the occasion we combined with Old Girls from Nga Tawa, Rangi Rum and St Hilda's. Vve were all delighted to meet Miss Crasher and Miss Mason and send our good wishes to Miss Crasher on her activities at St Margaret's. The Dunedin Branch were sorry to lose Joyce Brebner, who, has ~c,;oneback to Christchurch to live. A meeting was held and Beatrice Collins elected president, Helen Starr secretary and treasurer, and Noeline Vale and Margaret Dougall committee. Contributions were ·sent to the Christchurch Branch for the Garden Party in October. We hope to hold a similar Dinner

in November

as we did last

year. Any Old Girls coming to Dunedin , can contact the Secretary at St Anne's House, and we will be delighted to welcome new members .to our Association. • Best of luck to the new branch in Auckland. BEA TRICE COLLINS,

AUCKLAND

President.

BRANCH

President :

Mrs F. R. Foote

Secretary :

Miss Mary Morten

A Branch of the Old Girls' Association has now been formed in Auckland, and the first meeting was held on Saturday afternoon, 7th October, at the home of Mrs F. R. Foote. A circular letter had been sent to all Old Girls whose whereabouts were known and there was a very good muster, the following being present:Mesdames Mirams (Dorothy Parsons), Mackay (France Rigg), Lusk (Marion Smail), Steele (Dorothy Gerard), Bishop (Mary Ruddenklau), Foote (Rayma Morgan), Dunsheath (Betty Pritchett), ---(Eileen Fitzhenry), Misses Mary Morten, Jill Bishop, Als Jones, Elizabeth 1' odd, Elaine Rhodes, Elspeth Cook, Esther Keesing. Apologies were received from Mesdames Noel Wilson (Alison McKillop), Turtle (Patricia Wilson), Faris (Vivien Ellis), Brickell (Shirley Wooller). After the two officials were elected and other business was concluded, everyone settled down to an enjoyable afternoon of reminiscences. The next meeting will be held on the evening of the General Meeting, 20th November, when Mrs Mirams will be the hostess. RAYMA FOOTE,

President.

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