1955 SMC Yearbook by St Margaret's College Foundation

1955

St. fflargaretts C!Lollege fflagazine Bcati Mundo

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THE PREFECTS, 1955 ( Standing ( left to right): Denise Clark, Shona Mackay, Jeanette Cromb, Florence Jone., Ann Ballantyne, Judith tee!, Janet Iverach. Sitting ( left to right): Lynette Wilson, Margaret Cox, Nicola Warren (Head), Elizabeth Hamann, Dorothy Wilson.

CONTENTS Page

Page Board of Governors

"Patience"

The

Memorised tition

Staff

Officers of the School

School Roll

Editorial

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Prize Giving, 1954

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Examination

Results,

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Music

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Art Room Notes School Fencing

The Guide Company

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North Island Tour

Geography

Ex-Staff

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School Party to Queenstown

Ch:;tpel

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Acknowledgements

Di play

Kilburn

Junior School Notes

Julius House

Choir

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Library

Handwork

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Konini House Notes

House

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Kowhai House

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School Music Festival

Matipo House Note

Music

Rata House

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The School Dance

Rimu House

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S.C.M.

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Tenni

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Swimming

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Current

Events Talk

Hockey

Public

Speaking

Netball

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Contest

Overseas League Public Speaking Contest

Athletics

Notes

Original

Contribution.

Math . Talks

Old Girls' Notes

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chairman:

The Right Reverend the Bi hop of Chri tchurch.

Deputy~Chairman: The Reverend Canon I. L. Richards. Bursar: E. P. Wills, Esq., B.A., LL.M., M.Com.

R. A. Barnsdale, E q. The Rev. L. A. Barnes F. T. H. Bell, Esq. Commander J.C. Elworthy

Mrs C. Foster Browne The Rev. J. D. Froud Miss L. Gardner G. M. Morgan, E q.

Mrs W. L. Patridge

J. Roy Smith, Esq.

Miss N. Vale H. S. WiJiiams, Esq.

THE STAFF Headmistress Mi . J. P. Cro her, M.Sc. ( .Z.)

Secondary School Miss K. P. Edward, B.A. (Hons.), University of Wales, First Assistant, Head of Engli h Department. Mis D. Robin on, P.C.T., Careers Advi or, Head of Commercial Dept. Mrs S. Penney, B.A. (N.Z.), B. Cert, Head of History Department. Mis M. Holderne s, M.A. ( N.Z.), Head of French Department. Mi s E. Duff, M.A. ( N.Z.), Head of Latin Department. Mrs N. Halliday, M.Sc. ( .z.), Head of Chemi try Department. Mrs E. Wilson, M.A. ( Canta b.), Head of Mathematics Department. Mi M. Garnham, B.A. ( .Z.), Head of Geography Department. Mi N. Corder, B.A. (Hons.), London, English and Latin. Miss M. Copper, Dip. Chelsea College Phys. Ed., Dip. Phy . Ed., (London), C.S.P., Phy ical Education. Mrs M. Thom on, L.T.C.L., C. Cert., Music Specialist, Singing, English, Librarian. Mi s T. Findley, Dip. H.Sc., Head of Clothing Department. Mis B. Gadd, B.Sc. (N.Z.), Biology (Terms I and II). Miss E. Fra er, Biology (Term II and III). Miss V. Jackman, B.Sc. (N.Z.), Biology (Term III). Mi s D. Tutill, Art and Divinity. Miss M. Jecks, Homecraft Dip., Homecraft. Mr S. Fillenz, German. Mr W. I. Axford, B.Sc., B.E., Mathematic .

Primary School Miss E. G. Islip, C. Cert., Head of Primary Dept, Form II. Mi s D. Hodges, C. Cert., Form I. Miss D. M. Beattie, C. Cert., Standard 4. Mrs C. Taylor, C. Cert., Standard 3. Mr C. Macfarlan , L.T.C.L., C. Cert., Standard 2. Mi s N. A. Walter, C. Cert., Standard l. Mrs G. Box, C. Cert., Infant Mistress.

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.Music Staff

Mrs M. Clark, Dip. Music, L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., Pianoforte. Mrs I. Empson, L.T.C.L., Pianoforte. Miss D. Hight, L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., Pianoforte. Mrs L. Kent, L.R.S.M., Pianoforte. Mis T. M. Lewin, Mus.B., L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., Theory of Music. Speech Training

Miss M. Hopewell, L.T.C.L. Secretary

Miss M. Rimmer. House Staff

Miss H. Drayton, Housemi ·tress, Kilburn Hou e (Term I). Mr J. Welch, Hou emistre s, Kilburn House (Terms II and III). Miss I. Ferguson, Matron, Kilburn Hou e (Term III). Miss A. Fi ken, Matron, Julius House. Miss M. Sherwood, Houscmistress, Julius Hou e. Prefects

Nicola Warren (Head) Elizabeth Hamann (Deputy-Head) Ann Ballantyne Deni e Clark Margaret Cox Jeanette Crom b

.Janet I verach Florence Jones Shona Mackay .Tudith Steel Dorothy Wilson Lynette Wil on

Senior Orderlies Term I

J. Wright (Convener) J. Latham P. Gamble T. Glasgow J. Bethell N. Kent H. Rollin on .T.FF:rraby P. Thomas J. Morris

Term III Term II M. Williams (Convener) P. Gamble (Convener) D. la Roche R. Hewland M. Powell A. Powell M. Williams J. Chirnside A. Angas S. Edridge D. Lock R. Esson G. Macfarlane P. Kellock W. Bishop .J. Ferguson R. Simon I. Lapthorn J. Young J. Taylor Kilburn House Prefects

Judith Steel (Head) Joan Latham r:Deputy-Head) Tohanna Bethel I Paddianne Clarke

Rosmary Esson Florence Jones Gillian Macfarlane Judith Moore

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Julius House Monitresses Anne Helps

Ruth Seymour

House Captains Konini: Jeanette Cromb Kowhai: Nicola Warren Matipo: Janet Iverach

Rata: Dorothy Wilson Rimu: Elizabeth Hamann

Games Committee Jeanette Cromb Sally Edwardes Elizabeth Hamann Janet Iverach

Joan Latham Ali on Powell Nicola Warren Dorothy Wilson

Librarians Elizabeth Hamann (Head) Jeanette Cromb Honor Denny Mary Elphick

Pauline Gamble (Terms II and II) Robyn Hewland Su an Miller (Term I) Margaret Powell

Chapel Prefects icola Warren Elizabeth Hamann

Denise Clark

Form Orderlies Term I VI V p.A V Up.M V LA V LM IV A IV M III A

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S. Miller S. Edridge J. Blackley P. Bailey P. Lane M. Boon J. Powell J. Rivers R. eymour

Term II

J. Gia gow G. Macfarlane

J. Ferraby J. Ward J. Hartland

A. Chapman

J. Sloss

E. Leitch K. Golden

Term III

J. Chim ide . Kent

J. Taylor H. Peatc

J. March M. Wick S. Stubbersfield J. Kelman M. Irwin

SCHOOL ROLL Form VIA ( Miss Edwards) Cox, Margaret (Kowhai) Cromb, .Jeannette ( Konini) Hamann, Elizabeth (Rimu)

Jones, Florence (Matipo) Williams, Margaret (Konini) Wright, Judith (Kowhai)

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Form VIB (Miss Edwards) Ballantyne, Ann (Kowhai) Chirnside, Jocelyn (Matipo) Clark, Denise ( Ra ta) Denny, Honor (Rata) Edwardes, Sally ( Kowhai) Elphick, Mary (Kowhai) Gamble, Pauline (Konini) Glasgow, Janet (Rata) Hew land, Robyn ( Konini) Iverach, Janet (Matipo) la Roche, Donne (Konini) Latham, Joan

Mackay, Shona (Kowhai) Miller, Susan (Konini) Term I Moore, Judith (Rimu) uthall, Jenifer (Kowhai) Powell, Alison ( Konini) Powell, Margaret (Kowhai) Steel, Judith (Kowhai) tevens, Josephine (Rata) Term I Warren, Nicola ( Kowhai) Wilson, Dorothy ( Rata) Wilson, Lynette (Rata) Young, Juliet (Rimu)

Form V Upper A (Mrs Penney) Angas, A veri l ( Ma ti po) Bent, Susan ( Rata) Bethell, Johanna (Rimu) Bromley, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Cleland, Barbara (Matipo) Edridge, Sally (Rata) Ellis, Marie (Matipo) Esson, Rosemary ( Rata) Fairbairn, Judith (Matipo) Fernie, Patricia (Matipo) Fulton, Juliet (Rimu) Harrison, Pamela (Kowhai) Hegan, Pamela ( Ra ta) Howard, Judith (Konini) Justice, Ann (Rimu) Kent, ola (Matipo)

Kellock, Penelope (Konini) Lindley, Jennifer (Matipo) Lock, Dorothy (Konini) Luney, Lesley (Konini) Macfarlane, Gillian ( Konini) MacGibbon, Helen ( Rimu) Mitchell, Jan (Rimu) Munro, Elspeth ( Kowhai) Pickle , Elizabeth ( Rimu) Pickles, Judith (Matipo) Ritchie, Pamela (Rata) Robinson, Diana ( Rata) Rollinson, Helen ( Konini) Scofield, Deirdre (Kowhai) Wills, Heather ( Konini) Wil on, Rosemary (Rata)

Form V Upper M (Miss Robinson) Bi hop, Wendy (Kowhai) Blackley, Jill ( Mati po) Clarke, Paddianne ( Ra ta) Ferguson, Jill (Kowhai) Ferraby, Jill (Kowhai) Hardy, Elizabeth ( Rata) King, Griselda (Matipo) Lake, Jennifer (Rimu) Lapthorn, Irene (Konini) MacDonald, Rosemary ( Konini) Morris, Joyce (Kowhai) Term I Nevell, Diana (Konini) orbert-Munn, Janice (Rimu) Term I

Palmer, Sandra ( Rimu) Peddie, Barbara (Konini) Simon, Rosemary ( Konini) Strachan, Maruata ( Rimu) Sutherland, Judith (Matipo) Taylor, Julie (Kowhai) Thomas, Patricia (Rimu) Thorpe, Diana (Matipo) Todd, Anne (Rata) ndrill, Patricia ( Matipo) Williams, Barbara (Kowhai) Williams, Diana (Kowhai) Young, Jill (Konini)

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Form V Lower A (Miss Garnham) Adams, Jill (Kowhai) Bailey, Berwyn (Matipo) Blunden, Jennifer ( Rimu) Holeyn, Su an ( Konini) Bridgeman, Barbara (Konini) Term I and II Carl, Penelope ( Konini) Christie, Marie (Rimu) Coe, Eleanor (Kowhai) Compton, Dianne (Rimu) Cranfield, Susan (Konini) Fleming, Cecilie (Rimu) Gebbie, Jane (Matipo) Kellaway, Susan (Rata) McAlpinc, Louise (Kowhai) Macdonald, Sandra (Kowhai) Machin, Patricia ( Rata) Mackay, Phillippa (Kowhai) Mair, Geraldine (Matipo) Marshall, Rosemary (Kowhai)

Mill , Sally (Matipo) Minson, Kay ( Rata) Osmers, Elizabeth ( Ri mu) Peate, Helen ( Kowhai) Phillips, Elizabeth (Rata) Que ted, Judith (Konini) Reece-Smith, Adrienne (Matipo) Scholefield, Annette ( Kowhai) hand, Gillian (Kowhai) mith, Leonore (Matipo) Spear, Angela (Rata) Stevens, Sonya ( Rata) Wakefield, hirley ( Rimu) Ward, Jo ephine (Matipo) Warren, Wendy (Rata) Whitford, Jenifer ( Rimu) Will, Philippa (Konini) Wynn Williams, Anne (Rimu) Young, Annas (Rimu)

Form V Lower M ( Miss Corder) Ander en, Katrina (Konini) Clap haw, Jean ( Rimu) Combellack, Ann (Kowhai) roft, Alison (Konini) Dawson, Belinda ( Mati po) Dunster, Dianne (Rimu) Evan·, Gwynnfyr (Kowhai) FleminO', Janet (Rimu) Harri on, ancy (Konini) Hartland, Julie ( Ra ta) Hewlett, Annette (Rata) Jenning, Gillian (Matipo) Johns, Alison (Rata) Jones, Erica (Konini) Judd, Angela (Rata)

Lane, Philippa (Rimu) March, Joanna (Rimu) Mosley, Bridget (Rata) Musgrave, Barbara (Rimu) Neeve, Mary (Kowhai) Parson, Jaqueline (Rimu) Perry, Jocelyn (Konini) Powell, Frances (Kowhai) idey, Janet (Rimu) Prosser, Shirley (Konini) Smee, ancy (Kowhai) tenhouse, Pamela ( Ra ta) tokes, Margaret ( Ra ta) utton, Sandra (Rimu)

Form IV A ( Miss Tu till) Armitage, Jeanette (Kowhai) Boon, Margaret (Matipo) Brander, Kay (Rata) Byrne, Angela ( Kowhai) Cameron, Jillian (Kowhai (Terms II and III Chapman, Alli on (Konini) Collins, Patricia (Konini) Everett, Patricia (Rimu)

Gough, Judith (Matipo) Terms I and II Hill, Rosemary (Konini) Hyde, Barbara (Konini) Ingli, Judith (Kowhai) Term III Jarrett, Diana (Matipo) Term I Lapthorn, Merilyn (Konini) Macdonald, Dinah ( Konini) Mathieson, Robyn (Matipo)

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Forms IVA-Continued. Moss, Margaret ( Rimu) Taylor, Virginia ( Rimu) Terms II Papprill, Suzanne (Matipo) and III Robbins, Barbara ( Rata) Turner, Penelope (Konini) Rogers, Susan (Matipo) Watt, Robyn (Rata) Term 3 Russell, Mary (Matipo) Wicks, Maxine (Konini) Smith, Robin ( Rata) Terms II and III Form IVM ( Mrs Halliday) Austin, Rosemary ( Konini) Morten, Susanne ( Matipo Bainbridge, Pamela (Matipo) Moulton, Joan ( Rimu) Brown, Alison ( Konini) Owen, Lynley ( Kowhai) Chivers, Dawn ( Konini) Plimmer, Jocelyn (Rimu) Flewellyn, Fay ( Rata) Powell, Joan ( Kowhai) Gardiner, Gillian (Kowhai) Rich, Helen (Rata) Gardner, Rosemary (Matipo) Rickcrby, Gail ( Rimu) Gilbert, Jeanette (Matipo) Robertson, Elaine ( Ra ta) Guillermo, Mary (Rata) Ryder, Diana (Kowhai) Hale, Katrina (Kowhai) Scott, Cynthia ( Rata) Henderson, Su an (Kowhai) Sloss, .Janet (Matipo) Henry, Suzanne ( Kowhai) Stubbersfield, Susann (Konini) Humphries, Rae ( Rata) Thacker, Ruth (Kowhai) Kent, Rana (Matipo) Trevella, Raelene ( Rimu) Laine, Adrienne (Rata) Wright, Angela (Matipo) Macfarlane, Anna ( Rata) Wright, Claire (Kowhai) McGill, Robyn ( Rata) Woods, Judith (Rata) Mauger, Wendy (Konini) 1

Form IIIA Miss Holderness) Archer, Joy (Konini) Mackenzie, Rosemary (Rimu) Ballantyne, Pauline (Kowhai) McIntosh, Elspeth (Rimu) Clark, Deborah (Matipo) Maddren, Robyn (Konini) Term I Cooper, Rachel (Konini) Main, Leone (Kowhai) Cummings, Lynette (Rimu) Marshall, Janet (Kowhai) Morton~ Kossara ( Konini) Erikson, Rose ( Ra ta) Gresson, Victoria (Rata) Term Mulligan, Eugenie (Rimu) III Murphy, Merle (Kowhai) Term III Hall, Diana (Konini) Parker, Lena (Rimu) Hall, Jennifer (Konini) Parr, Daphne (Rimu) Harris, Kathryn (Rata) Pearson, Elizabeth (Rata) Helps, Anne (Kowhai) Powell, Deirdre (Kowhai) Helps, Robyn (Kowhai) Rivers, Judith (Rata) Horton, Jennifer (Matipo) Russell, Jennifer (Konini) Hunter, Jill (Konini) Skjellerup, Diana (Matipo) .Jamieson, Anne (Matipo) Stephenson, Jane (Matipo) Kelman, Jan (Rata) Voller, Joan (Matipo) Lawn, Pamela (Konini) Wardell, Lynne (Rata) Leitch, Elizabeth (Rimu) Term Wheelans, Philippa (Rimu) I and II Williams, Janet (Rata) Lester, Louise (Kowhai) Williams, Jennifer (Konini)

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Form IHM (Miss Copper) Bradshaw, Helen (Matipo) Brand, Gillian ( Matipo) Courage, Anne ( Kowhai) Edridge, Gillian (Rata) Edridge, Margaret ( Rata) Etwell, Dianne ( Rimu) Fisher, Lynette (Matipo) Frizzell, Janet (Matipo) Fro t, Heather (Kowhai) Glasson, Wendy (Rata) Golden, Kathleen ( Rata) Gray, .Jennifer (Konini) Hall, Susan (Rimu) Hampton, Joy (Matipo) Holdgate, Gillian ( Rimu) Ink on, Pamela ( Rata) Irwin, Mary (Rimu) Luney, Loma (Konini) Maling, Rosemary (Matipo)

Man on, Judith (Rata) Moffatt, Faye ( Kowhai) eave, Barbara ( Rata) icholl , Beverley ( Konini) Reynold, Diana (Rimu) Rutherford, Jane (Kowhai) Seymour, Robyn (Matipo) Seymour, Ruth (Matipo) Stoke , Andrea (Rata) Thom on, Carolyn ( Rimu) Thom on, Pauline ( Rimu) Thrower, I obel ( Rimu) Unwin, Susan (Matipo) Wale, Ro emary (Rimu) Ward, Jennifer (Rimu) Watson, Judith (Matipo) Whetter, Ro emary (Kowhai) Wi Ison, Carol ( Kowhai) Wynn William., Mary (Matipo)

Form II (Miss Islip) Au tin, Diana (Rimu) Bell, Jacqueline ( Kowhai) Blunden, Gillian ( Rimu) Coe, Kathleen ( Kowhai) Courage, Juliet (Kowhai) ox, Sally (Kowhai) D an , Anne ( Matipo) Downing, Patricia (Matipo) Goldsmith, Ataneta ( Rata) Gooby, Dianne ( Rata) Grant, Vivienne (Kowhai) Orderly Griffith, Patricia (Matipo) Harty, Caroline (Kowhai) 1-Iender on, Jantze (Matipo) Hewlett, Suzanne (Rata) Humphries, Jan (Rimu) Jacob, Vivienne (Rata) Jones, Marilyn (Matipo) Justice, Diana (Rimu)

Lake, Adrienne (Rimu) Marriner, Alexina ( Konini) Morten, Diana (Konini) eeve, Helen (Kowhai) Owen, Susan (Matipo) Parr, Dianne (Rimu) Peate, Geraldine (Kowhai) Percival, Christine (Rata) Reynolds, Jo-Anne (Rimu) cand rett, J oycel in ( Ra ta) Spicer, Rosemary ( Kowha i) Stone, Pamela (Konini) Straubell, Ali on (Matipo) Sutherland, Janice (Rata) Taylor, Janet (Konini) Todhunter, Caroline (Rimu) Wil on, Fay (Rata) Wilson, Janice (Konini) Wilson, Margaret (Rata)

Form I (Miss Hodges) Barrow, Jacqueline (Konini) Baudinet, Joanna (Konini) Biggs, Pamela (Konini) Boon, Barbara ( Ma ti po) Bulfin, Louise (Kowhai) Byrne, Julie (Kowhai)

Carthy, Alli on (Rimu) Chapman, Deborah (Konini) Clark, Jennifer (Kowhai) Cordner, Marie (Rata) Dart, Elizabeth ( Rata) Gould, Jill (Rimu)

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Form I-Continued. Gray, Wendy (Konini) Hamann, Pen~lope (Rimu) Harrow, Maureen (Matipo) Hore, Rosemary (Rata) Jones, Nancy (Rimu) Macfarlane, Kathleen (Koni11i1 McElroy, Sandra ( Kowhai) McPhail, Jan (Matipo) Mulligan, Prudence ( Konini) Munns, Karen (Rata) Neave, Eleanor ( Rata) Parkes, Mary (Matipo)

Peate, Barbara (Kowhai) Rich, Susan ( Rata) Russell, Helen ( Rata; Scott, Jennifer ( Ra ta) Shand, Elizabeth ( Kowhai) Streeter, Judith (Konini) Sturge, Carolyn ( Rimu) Sundstrum, Sarah ( Matipo) Wales, Christine ( Rimu) Walker, Lynette (Matipo) Ward, Cassia ( Mati po) Young, Hilary (Rimu)

Standard 4 ( Miss Beattie) Andrews, Elizabeth Austin, Penelope Barnes, Sandra Chivers, Kathleen Clarkson, Susann Collins, Jane Cook, Ruth-Ann Craythorne, Patricia Dawson, Penelope Derrett, Susan Dudley, Anne England, Sally Gamble, Noela Gebbie, Susan Hall, Katharine Halliday, Lesley Hansen, Jo-Ann Higgs, Patricia

Humphries, Carol Inglis, Gail Inkster, Judith Lock, Pamela Lorimer, Kay McKenzie, Pieter Midgley, Elizabeth Muirson, Sharon Perry, Diane Robinson, Jocelyn Shand, Helen Smith, Rosemary Solomon, Anne Spear, Daintry Todd, Victoria Wauchop, Susan Whitford, Susan Wright, Mary Standard 3 (Mrs Taylor)

Adamson, Diana Austin, Felicity Ballantyne, Heather Barnsdale, Nicola Brander, Joy Brown, Anthea Brown, Susan Clark, Susan Combellack, Jane Costelloe, Denise Davison, Jane Fox, Robyn Gardiner, Kathleen Harty, Rosalind

Hargreaves, Mary Holliss, Jane Jamieson, Annabelle Livingstone, Vicki Maling, Pamela McKenzie, Diana Morris, Sally Nicholson, Shirley Palmer, Gaynor Peate, Alison Perry, Christine Ruston, Phillippa Saunders, Barbara Scott, Jennifer

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Standard 3-Continued. Scott, Wendy Spiller, Sandra Stanley, Jennifer Stevens, Virginia

Tait, Judith Thomson, Janice Whetter, Christine Standard 2 ( Mrs Macfarlane)

Andersen, Penelope Batstone, Mary Bell, Julie Berry, May Boanas, Mary Cook, Margaret Denham, Ann C,uinness, Linda Greenslade, Ali on Green, Janet Jack on, Elizabeth-Ann de Joux, Anne

Lough, Josephine McPhail, Sally Pankhurst, Yvonne Reay, Christine Rennie, Jacqueline Reynolds, usan Sandston, Elizabeth Scott, Kay Taylor, Louise Williams, Elizabeth Wood, Robyn Standard I (Miss Walter)

Arm trong, Nicola Brown, Lynette Bullock, Suzanne Chapman, Jennifer Cordery, Margaret Hanafin, Christine Hatherley, Dianne Holli s, Sarah Lawren e, Phillippa Law on, Jane Macfarlane, Wendy Main, Robyn Mat on, Virginia l icholl , Janet Perry, Sandra

Ray, Christine Ringland, Patricia Rolleston, Annabel Sinclair, Elizabeth Solomon, Diana Tocker, Denise Twyneham, Andrea Whitford, icola Wilkin , Elizabeth Wilkins, Raylene William , usan William., Virginia Woods, lvfarianne Woods, Sarah French-Wright, Margaret Primers ( Miss Box)

Austin, Prudence Ballantyne, Suniver Beadel, Helen Boan as, Jennifer Brand, Averil Burns, Barbara Clark, Nicola Clemen , Louise Cox, Catherine Crampton, Janet

Davies, Mary Deane, Lindsay Denham, Helen Diamond, Mary Dickey, Cathrene Dynes, Annette Glasson, Leslev Goldsmith, M;rcia Hammett, Bronwy!] Halliday? Yvon119

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Primers---Continu·ed. Henderson, Elizabeth Hogg, Marilyn Holland, Liana Ingli , Jane Jackson, Shona Langford, Alison Lawrence, Jennifer Louisson, Victoria Mathieson, Gillian :McCielland, Bridget

McEachen, Barbara Miller, Judith Ringland, Judith Saunders, Joan Skinner, Jane Smart, Penelope Smith, Jill Solomon, Jocelyn Taylor, Davina Williams, Rosemary

~t. fflargaret's<tCollege fflaga~ine EDITORIAL This year we have seen a dream become a reality. On ovember 9th His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Willoughby Norrie, laid the foundation stone of the new school. The sense of achievement which this occasion brought can be shared by the many generous and energetic friends of the school who have worked in so many different ways to bring it about. One most successful venture inaugurated during the last year was the Debenture Scheme issued by the St. Margaret's Association. Within the year the target of £20,000 has been reached; our thanks go to those who have so genererously invested in the future of St. Margaret's and to those who ga\·e of their time to put the scheme into action. There has been steady activity among the girls to augment their own Building Fund. This now stands at approximately £ 1000 and represents the efforts of the school in many fields-from organising a card evening to running a garden fete. As the year ends with the first tangible evidence of the new school, we realise that we are taking part in the beginning of a new era in the history of St. Margaret's. We pray that our school, endowed with its Christian fellowship and spirit may continue to be a centre from which faithful service and goodwill may ever spread. It is with hope and confidence that we look to the future.

OBITUARY St. Margaret's has suffered a sad loss this term in the sudden death of the School Chaplain, the Venerable W. W. Averill who, for the past two years has proved such a good friend to the school. The immediate and kindlv interest which he took in all our activities and his willingne~s to help us at all times rapidly endeared him to us all and we shall long miss his cheery presence in our midst. To Mrs Averill and her family we extend our most sincere sympathy.

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PRIZE GIVING, 1954 Prize giving was held in the Caledonian Hall on the evening of Thursday, December 9th. In presenting her annual report Miss Crasher outlined the recent achievements of present and past pupils and stressed the importance of a liberal education and of a specific training for every girl. After addressing the school and parents, the Right Rev. A. K. Warren, the Bishop of Christchurch, presented the prizes and sports trophies which had been won during the year. The programme concluded with the singing of the School Hymn followed by the National Anthem. Book Prizes-Special awards for a high standard of work: Farm t Patricia Griffiths, Diana Justice, Diana Morten, Prudence Reynolds; Form IIJ Deborah Clark; Form IlIMJ Rosemary Austin, Angela Wright; Form IIIA, Jennifer Blunden, Jane Gebbie, Elizabeth Osmers, Helen Peate, Elizabeth Phillips, Angela Spear; Form IV M, Belinda Dawson, Janet Fleming, Philippa Lane; Farm IV A, Penelope Carl, Geraldine Mair, Josephine Ward; Form VLM, Patricia Undrill, Barbara Williams; Form VLA, Susan Bent, Juliet Fulton, Ann Justice, Jennifer Lindley, Dorothy Lock; Form VUMJ Janette Ellis, Jennifer Topliss; Form VUA, Denise Clark, Mary Elphick, Pauline Gamble, Robyn Hewland, Jenifer Nuthall, Lynette Wilson; Form VIE, Margaret Adorian, Beryl BatstOJ1e,Philippa Fenwick, Elizabeth Hamann, Lynette Lightfoot, Elspeth McAlpine, "Pamela Richmond, Mary Ross, Edith Tripp, Margaret Williams; Form VIAJ Vivienne Benzie, Rosita Holenbergh, Marie Scott. Divinity Prizes-Farm IJ Diana Morten; Farm I I, .Judith Rivers; Form IIIM, Angela Wright; Form IIIA, Maxine Wicks; Form IV M_, Philippa Lane; Form IV A, Josephine Ward; Form VLMJ Barbara Williams; Form VIA, Averil Angas; Form VUM, Lois Wright; Form VUA, Honor Denny. House Trophies: Athletics, Rata; Netball, Matipo; Hockey, Kowhai and Rata; Swimming, Matipo; Tennis, Rata. The following girls were a warded their colours : For Hockey: Helen Harrison, Nicola Warren, June Robinson. For Netball: Susan Jennings (re-awarded), Dorothy Wilson.

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For Athletics: Nicola Warren (re-awarded), Gaye Redpath, Sally Edwardes. For Tennis: Gaye Redpath. For Swimming: Nan Jennings (re-awarded), Susan Jennings, Margaret Barriball. Honours) Gymnastics: Sally Edwardes, Susan Jennings, Elspeth McAlpine, Shona Mackay, Alison Powell, Nicola Warren.

Other a wards were: Jones-Kissling Tennis Cup: Gaye Redpath. Rankin Tennis Cup (Junior): Kay Brander. Redpath Tennis Cup (Intermediate): Joan Latham. Miss Robinson's Commercial Prizes: Janette Ellis, Jennifer Topliss. Mrs Penney's History Prize: Beryl Batstone. Evelyn Hunt Memorial Divinity Prize: Margaret Williams. Music Prizes awarded at the Music Festival and presented by Mrs M. Thomson: Senior Solo and Accompaniment: Joyce Morris and Judith Edwards. Intermediate Solo and Accompaniment: Margaret Stokes and Eleanor Coe. Junior Solo and Accompaniment: Helen Peate and Jane Gebbie. Miss Crosher)s Cup for Memorised Music: Mary Ross. Winner of Intermediate Section of 1\;f emorised Music Competition: Elspeth Munro. Winner of Junior Section of Memorised Music Competition: Margaret Wilson. Stokes' Music Cup: Julie Turpin. Miss Hoy's Mathematics Cup: Vivienne Benzie; Runnerup: Belinda Moore. Corsbie Science Cup: Rosita Holenbergh. Special Prize for Practical Biology Belinda Moore. Alabaster Cup for Homecraft: Jill Blackley. Clothing Cup: Winsome Cree. Miss Stock's Geography Cup: Elspeth McAlpine. Roy Smith History Cup: Margaret Adorian. M ajar Levy's Current Events Cup: Honor Denny. Starry Essay Cup Rosita Holenbergh. Myers Cup for Public Speaking: Sonya Stevens.

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Winner of the Senior Section of the Public Speaking Competition: Juliet Young. Winner of the Junior Section of the Public Speaking Competition: Diana Jarrett. Larcombe French Cup: Marie Scott. Old Girll Drawing Cup: Judith Miller. Special Prize for good work in Art presented by Miss De Butts: Joy Machin. Prizes for Progress in Drawing: Sandra Palmer, Barbara

Peddie, Diana Thorpe. St. M argaref s Prize ( awarded to the best all-round girl in the school) : Marie Scott. The H eadmistressJs Prize ( awarded for outstanding service to the school) : Marie Scott. EXAMINATION

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University National Scholarship:

Vivienne Benzie. Scholarship: Marie Scott. On Credit List in University Entrance Examination: Rosita Holenbergh, Marie Scott. Higher School Certificate: Vivienne Benzie, Jan Costello, Rosita Holenbergh, Beljnda Moore, Marie Scott. University Entrance: B. Batstone, P. Booth, S. Bradley, M. Cox, J. Cromb, P. Fenwick, E. Hamann, B. Hawes, V. Hay, F. Jones, M. Lawry, E. Lester, L. Lightfoot, E. McAlpine, G. Redpath, P. Richmond, M. Ross, E. Tripp, J. Turpin, M. Williams, J. Wright. Endorsed School Certificate: B. Batstone, P. Booth, S. Bradley, M. Cox, J. Cromb, A. Dearsley, P. Fenwick, E. Hamann, B. Hawes, V. Hay, S. Jennings, M. Lawry~ E. Lester, L. Lightfoot, E. McAlpine, G. Redpath, J. Reynolds, P. Richmond, J. Riddolls, M. Ross, P. Stenhouse, E. Tripp, J. Turpin, A. Vickery. School Certificate: A. Ballantyne, M. Barriball, A. Barton, K. Bramley, P. Brown, J. Chirnside, G. Christie, D. Clark, J. Clark, W. Cree, Cammack

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H. Denny, S. Edwardes, J. Edwards, J. Ellis, J. Elphick, P. Gamble, P. Gardiner, J. Glasgow, S. Harrison, H. Hewland, J. Iverach, . Jennings, J. Latham, L. Luisetti, J. Machin, J. McIntyre, S. Mackay, J. Miller, S. Miller, J. Moore, R. Mulligan, B. Needham, J. Nuttall, A. Powell, J. Powell, M. Powell, J. teel, R. Steere, J. Stevens, J. Topliss, •. Warren, D. Wilson, L. Wilson, L. Wright, J. Young. COMMERCIAL

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Public Service:

Senior Government: J. Topliss. Junior Government: J. Clark, J. Ellis, B. Pearson. Chamber of Commerce:

"Christchurch Scholar·' for 1954: J. Topliss. horthand: ( 100 w.p.m.) J. Topliss, J. Ellis. ( 80 w.p.m.) J. de Castro, J. Clark, J. Powell, E. Read, B. Pearson, J. Thacker, J. Robinson. English Composition: J. Toplis . Typewriting: E. Read, B. Pearson, .J.de Castro, J. Clark, J. Powell, R. Steere, J. Topliss, J. Ellis, J. Thacker. Arithmetic: J. Ellis. Bookkeeping: J. Clark, J. Topliss, J. Ellis. MUSIC EXAMINATIO S, 1954 Grade VII: E. Munro (Di tinction). Grade IV: E. Coe, M. Ellis. Grade III: J. Courage (Di tinction), M. Wick. Grad II: D. Clark (Merit), P. Daw on (Merit), H. M. Jones, Frost, J. Gould (Merit), T. Humphrie, C. Percival, J. Scott (Distinction), C. Wales (Merit). Grade I: K. Coe ( Di tinction), J. Hall (Merit), J. Hansen I. (Merit), A. Lake, .J. Robinson (Distinction), Thrower. Theory of Music:

Grade V: D. Clark, E. Coe, Stephenson.

J. Fulton, R. Marshall, J.

ELOCUTIO EXAMINATION~, 1955 Higher Local: Sonya Stevens. Advanced Senior: Ann Combellack. Advanced Preparatory: Pass with ,1erit, Sandra Barnes. Preparatory: Pieta McKenzie.

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EX-STAFF NOTES Miss Lesley Anderson has recently returned to New Zealand after another period abroad. During the first half of 1954 she studied at the Sorbonne and attended a Cours de Perfectionnement at the Institut de Phonetique. She gained a Certificat d' Etudes Superieures in Literature at the Sorbonne and a Certificate de Traduction in Post-Graduate course at the Institute Britannique ( Universite de Paris). She then taught at the Lycee Jules-Ferry, one· of the largest girls' grammar schools in Paris and attended classes for "Licence" students at the Institute Britannique and classes in German Phonetics at the Sorbonne. Miss Anderson also did a special course in Pedagogy of Oral French. We are delighted to know that she found time to continue with some violin study and to enjoy her vacations in touring Ireland and in Europe. Miss Jose Owen will return to New Zealand in November after nearly two years abroad. She has tra,·elled, perhaps., more extensively than the usual visitor to Europe. As well as visiting most of the European countries, she has enjoyed ski-ing in Austria. Her most unusual trip was a boating and hiking holiday through Norway to North Cape and back through Lapland, Finland and Sweden. Miss Anne Clifford, who is on the staff of Shenstone Training College, Kidderminster, is to be married next July. Expupils will be pleased to know that her future home will be in New Zealand. Mrs N. Greaves left us to reside in England; but her husband was transferred back to New Zealand so soon that she had little more than a holiday period in England. Many friends will be pleased to know that she i resident again in Christchurch. Miss G. Walters visits us occasionally. She has been kept busy this year with relieving work at other secondary schools. She appears to en joy these "breaks" from retirement. Mrs U. Dromgoole, who left us this year is enjoying her work on the staff of the Timaru Boys' High School. Miss Gwen Rankin is enjoying her work at Shirley Intermediate School. We are delighted that she maintains so keen an interest in her old school. OBITUARY Miss Clara McKinnon. The sudden death in apier, on August 22, of Clara Catherine :rvkKinnon came as a shock to all who knew her, as she had been ill for less than a fortnight.

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Born at Arapawanui, her early school days were spent with a governess, but at the age of 12 she entered the Napier Girls' High School as a boarder. Here she had a distinguished career-was Dux of the school and joint head prefect and represented the school in the "A" tennis team. In 1926 she came to Canterbury College, living at Helen Connon Hall, and obtained her B.A. degree. Her teaching career began at the Waikato Diocesan School and for a short time she relieved at the Auckland Diocesan School. Her father's ill-health necessitated her return home for five years, but after his death she came to St. Margaret's College where she remained for eight years. and for the last 18 months was housem istress. She had a very strong sense of responsibility towards her family and it v,,as only her mother's advancing years that made her reluctantly leave St. Margaret's. On returning to Napier she taught at her olcl school where she was very happy indeed. When a vacancy occurred at Hukarere School she decided to come. It was a wrench to leave the Girls' High School, but she always felt she could make her best contribution in a Church School, and her early associations with Maoris made her further drawn to the work. All who were privileged to know her must realise how much better we are for that friendship. Her quiet manner, absolute sincerity in al! she did, and her devotion to duty were an inspiration to all. She took a real interest in all her pupils, e pecially those with any problems, and this interest remained long after they had left school. It was very fitting that her last holidays should have been spent in Hamilton at a re-union of the pupils of her first school. She loved older people, too, and spared no effort to give them happiness in many thoughtful ways. Her funeral service was very in piring. The Napier Cathedral was well filled with Maori and pakeha friends, young and old. The Bishop of Waiapu and Aotearoa and pakeha and Maori clergy were pre ent in the sanctuary. She was laid to rest in the little family cemetery at Arapawanui in the lovely peaceful surroundings she loved so dearly.

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Chapel Pref eels: Nicola Warren, Elizabeth Hamann, Denise Clark. Organists: Johanna Bethell, Eleanor Coe, Dianne Dunster, Lesley Luney, Elspeth Munro. At the Harvest Festival held on February 17th, every girl in the senior school brought a gift of tinned food, fresh fruit or vegetables which were di rided between St. Saviour's Homes and the Community of the Sacred Name. On Ash Wednesday, which fell this y~ar on February 23rd, many of the girls who had been confirmed attended a Corporate Communion Service in the Cathedral. We were delighted to see several of our old girls also present at this service.

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This year, in order to augment our Lenten collections, we held a school copper trail one Friday lunch-hour during Lent and were very well pleased with the success of this venture, as a result of which 1512 pennies were received. The total of the forms' Lenten collections amounted to £ 75 / 13/ 11, which, together with the £35 from the Direct Giving Service in August and a sum already in hand, brought our Chapel funds to over £180. This money will be allocated to our sponsored children, the Melanesian Mission and the other charities which we support. We were very pleased to welcome to assembly one morning the Rev. C. W. Haskell, who gave us a vivid and most interesting account of Pakistan, and the religion and life of the people there. Once again we are very grateful to Archdeacon Averill, our school chaplain, who has given up much of his time to take services and divinity classes for us. The school Confirmation service was held in St. Mary's Church, Merivale, on Wednesday, October 5th. The following girls were confirmed: P. Bainbridge, H. Bradshaw, G. Brand, A. Brown, A. Byrne, A. Chapman, J. Clapshaw, A. Courage, P. Everett, G. Gardiner, R. Gardner, J. Gebbie, W. Glasson, J. Gough, J. Gray, M. Guillermo, D. Hall, J. Hall, J. Hartland, A. Helps, R. Helps, P. Inkson, M. Irwin, A. Johns, D. Macdonald, A. Macfarlane, E. McIntosh, R. MacKenzie, M. Moss, B. Neave, L. Owen, E. Phillips, H. Rich, E. Robertson, J. Russell, G. Shand, N. Smee, A. Spear, R. Thacker, R. Trevella, J. Ward, P. Wheelans, R. Whetter. EXHIBITION OF WORK, 1954 There are few who would not agree with the statement that anything which can transform the interior of St. Margaret's into a place of interest and even of beauty is undoubtedly a success, and so we venture to claim that the exhibition of work held in December, 1954, was a most successful enterprise. Each room held exhibits depicting some particular aspect of school activity. Maps and projects told the story of a band of gay adventurers whose quest led them to the far South. From the enthusiasm and thoroughne~s with which they had undertaken the expedition one gathered that the time factor alone had restrained these gallant maidens from pressing onwardsbeyond Stewart Island, the scene of their exploits. That the History classes had traveJled far in imagination

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if not in fact was evidenced by scenes from many eras and many lands; and the same could be said of the Di .·inity classes, whose note-books carried illustrations of events and scenes from both Old and New Testament times. The Biology display told the inside story of mice and men, while if one's interest lay less in internals than in externals, a mannequin parade provided all that one could wish for in interest and entertainment. Such a parade must surely test the equilibrium of the most poised, and St. Margaret's girls were no exception. Prior to the event nervous gestures and agitated remarks threatened to jettison the charm of gay summer frocks and flowing evening apparel, but between backstage and stage an astonishing transformation was effected, and it was whispered that Christian Dior himself would have envied both the elegance of the gowns and the grace of the girls. The Art display left many parents rejoicing in the fact that not only did their daughters promise to make their mark in the world of letters but also in that vaguely defined sphere called the Art World. More than one fond parent found rapturously admiring a model of undoubted merit glowed with pride on being told that it was the work of her own daughter. The walls of the Art Room held the usual array of witches and sprites dear to the young, as well as a selection of landscapes and figure studies indicating a more mature approach. There were "modern" designs to satisfy those for whom art and "selfexpression" are synonymous, and well thought out patterns for specific purposes to appeal to those who maintain that in art as in every walk of life the self is best expressed when refined by discipline and sound learning. The crafts were represented by a variety of leatherwork, weaving and embroidery, skilfully worked samplers indicating that fine stitchery did not depart with great-grandmama. The object of such an exhibition is not merely to provide an afternoon of pleasant entertainment. Its value lies in the fact that it presents to parents a comprehensive view of the work being, and likely to be, achieved by their daughters; and it enables the girls themselves, who during the year must necessarily confine their interests to their own particular studies, to appreciate the skill and ability of those following courses different from their own. And its value to the staff? Perhaps it provides one of those rare occasions when they can say with conviction, "It has been worth while aft~r all.': 1

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As in the past the Primary Department has shared in the life and activities of the college. This year Forms I and II have not attended classes 2.t Cranmer Square but have taken Cookery and Dressmaking m the Science Department. We farewelled Mrs Harrison and welcomed Miss Hodges and Miss Walter to the staff in April. Our athletic sports were held under ideal conditions and afternoon tea served by Miss Jecks and Prefects added to the enjoyment of the day. During the winter term we contested netball matches with Rangi-ruru and Selwyn House. Six teams are taking part in the Primary Schools' Tennis Competition at Wilding Park. Thanks are due to Mr Peate for the presentation of a cup to encourage tidiness in the classrooms. The Primers and Standard 1 have been the most frequent winners. We are also grateful to Mr A. S. Barnes for a very fine bell donated to the Lower Department. The Traffic Control officers have been most helpful to the staff and pupils, without whose co-operation this work would have been much more difficult. During Holy Week over a hundred girls attended the daily services at the Cathedral. Their Lenten offerings amounted to £24. All classes entered work for competition in the Church Schools' section of the Sunday Schools' Exhibition and over forty awards were won by the girls. Thanks to the help of Mrs Thomson, Forms I and II succeeded in winning the Class Singing Cup at the Festival of Song. CHOIR

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carols recorded extremely well and it was a most successful venture. Although "Patience" occupied much of our time during the first half of the year, we have learnt many new hymns and descants. Anthems, among which was the sixteenth century chorale "Let us all with gladsome voice," which we sang at the end of the first term, have also figured largely in the choir's repertoire. At the Direct Giving Service the anthem was "Sheep may safely graze," by J. S. Bach, and at the end-ofterm service a few days later, "Jubilate Deo," while at the Confirmation Service this term we sang the beautiful three-part anthem "If with all your hearts" from Mendelssohn's "Elijah." This year, for the first time since 1950, the Secondary Schools of Christchurch were invited to take part in a city Music Festival at which they gave a concert with the National Orchestra in the Theatre Royal on 21st September. A special choir of 35 from St. Margaret's performed with the 260 representatives of other schools at this concert and all those privileged to take part thoroughly en joyed the experience thus presented to them. In October we were pleased to sing at Mary Falck's wedding in St. Barnabas' Church, while we are looking forward to singing at the wedding of Julie Paton, another Old Girl of the school, at the end of November. Many thanks must be given to our accompanists, especially to Elspeth Munro and Lesley Luney, who have given up so much of their time to play voluntaries and hymns at Morning Prayers during the year. Learning beautiful music is never an easy matter, especially when it is in two or three-part harmony, but singing the finished product is certainly worth all the effort and time devoted to practices. We are most grateful to Mrs Thomson for the wonderful training and opportunities which she gives us. LIBRARY NOTES Again this year, under the able supervision of Mrs Thomson, the library has continued to function smoothly and to play an important part in the everyday life of the school. With the continual flow of books in and out, the seven senior librarians, assisted by the form librarians, have been kept busy. There has been a constant demand for books, not only

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s, 1955. ( Left to right) : Pauline Gamble, Margaret Powell, Elizabeth Hamann (Head), Robyn Hew land, Honor Denny, Jeanette Crom b. in the ever popular fiction section, but also for the non-fiction and reference departments which have been greatly augmented this year. This is largely due to a special grant which has allowed us to add a wide variety of new books to our shelves. Our wonderful collection of new books led to shelves even more over-crowded than usual, so a sale of old and surplus books was held to relieve the congestion. We were very sorry to lose Susan Miller at the end of the first term, but were glad to welcome Pauline Gamble to our ranks as the new senior librarian. We have greatly enjoyed our year as librarians, and we hope the girls have gained as much benefit from the library as we have from our experiences in running it. THE FESTIVAL OF SONG The Teachers' College Hall was filled with a large audience of parents and friends for the annual Festival of Song on September 28th. The programme this year was chosen largely from oratorio and opera, and included excerpts from "Elijah," "Messiah," "Judas Maccabaeus," "Hansel and Grebel," "Tales of Hoffman" and the Savoy Operas. The items ranged from massed singing by the whole school from Form I upwards, through

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group singing by the choirs and forms to solos by both ,1umor and senior girls. Mr E. R. Field-Dodgson very kindly acted as adjudicator for the class singing and solo and accompaniment competitions and in awarding the class-singing cup to Forms I and II he remarked on the freshness and life which these young singers had brought to their work. The winners of the junior section of the solo and accompaniment contest were Ann Jamieson and Joy Archer, and of the senior section, Florence Jones and Elspeth Munro. The latter pair received special commendation from the adjudicator for what he regarded as an outstanding performance. He also praised the high standard of the accompaniments throughout the evening and the large number of girls who contributed to the programme in this way. Mrs Thomson is indeed to be congratulated on the very fine standard which she has attained in the school's singing. Under her wise and gifted direction every girl receives not only careful and thorough training, but also the opportunity of becoming acquainted with a wide variety of good music. MUSIC

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The Radiogram Thanks to the girls who successful produced "H.M.S. Pinafore" in 1954, we were able to purchase a large radiogram as an aid to Music Appreciation lessons. We are now able to hear new recordings of classical music under excellent conditions and can look forward to many happy hours of listening. The Junior School Choir A group of twenty-fo·e girls from Forms I and II now meets regularly to practise hymns and songs under Mrs Thomson's guidance. Though their voices lack volume, these young choristers have made a very promising beginning, and are rapidly overcoming the difficulties of singing in two parts without loss of pitch. They made their debut in September when they sang at a Sunday Schools' demonstration concert and at the Festival of Song, and at the end of the year they will lead the singing at the first Junior School Carol Service. Violin Classes Nine girls in the senior school and three in Form II have joined the newly formed violin classes conducted by Mr R.

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Mraz. We hope that next year one or two girls will decide to study the 'cello or viola, because we still look forward to the day when we-shall once again have a School Orchestra.

Solo Singing It is most encouraging to record that thirty-four entries were received for the Solo and Accompaniment Contest this year. The standard of performance has improved considerably and most entrants presented their items with confidence because of careful practice together. Talent was revealed in unexpected quarters, and the finalists who appeared at the September Festival gave a good account of themselves. THE

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After a number of discussions we decided that the setting for this year's dance was to be "Saint Trinians." With the help of weird posters, gibbets, corpses and skulls, the School Hall on the 29th April presented a scene realistic enough to have made Ronald Searle himself slightly uneasy. The effect was toned down by cartloads of greenery, which, even if they did not make the hall look more like St. Trinian's, at least made it look rather less like St. Margaret's. Supper was served upstairs. Even here the ogresses haunted us from the blackboards. Next year let us have surroundings more congenial to do justice to the supper! Our partners were invited from Chrisfs College, St. Andrew's College and Boys' High School. We hope they en joyed the evening as much as we did. S.C.M. At the end of last year we sadly said good-bye to Miss Clifford, who had given the group so much inspiration. This year we have been fortunate in having Miss Findley in her place. Under the latter's able leadership numbers have been both constant and encouraging, and we hope that in the future an even larger group will attend the weekly lunch hour meetings. During the May holidays Miss Findley and three of our members attended the Fifth and Sixth Forms' S.C.M. Camp, which was held at Tyndale House, Cashmere Hills. Those who went felt it to be exceedingly worth whi]e, as well as great

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fun, and it is hoped that more will take advantage of the Camp next year. One lunch hour during Lent the Re D. Thorpe took a special service for us in the Chapel at Bishopscourt, and on another occasion some of our number attended a very moving World Day of Prayer Service. Recently a Scottish dancing evening was held for junior members, and those who participated enjoyed themselves to the full. This year we have been privileged in having three guest speakers: Mrs Davies, who spoke to us on Divine Healing; Miss Morrison, the N.Z. secretary of the S.C.M., and Mr Tolasassa, who delighted us with his vivid accounts of life in the Solomons. We are very grateful to the Bishop and Mrs Warren, who so kindly lent us their bach at Leithfield Beach, at the end of last year, thus enabling us to spend a very happy week-end together. 1 ••

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This year we decided ( as many other Prefects have decided before us) that we really would beautify our study by painting it and adorning it with curtains. This decision was the easiest part of the operation, as, when it came to deciding what colour it was to be painted a few clashes occurred ! Some wanted red, others yellow, some bright person suggested green and was immediately informed that it was too common a colour in this particular area of the city ! After some heated arguments the colour decided on was pale blue, and the paint was quickly bought before anyone could change her mind! The following two Saturday mornings saw us all busily at work, balancing on the top of ladders, sand-papering, cleaning and painting. After two coats of paint we decided that it would "do," as the paint had run out and so had our purses! We painted the tables, bookcases and lockers ivory colour and the next great question was what were the curtains to be made of and what colour were they to be? This problem resulted in an intense "sales" search! The findings being some plain gay red hardwearing cotton-the most inexpensive material on the market! Another Saturday morning was spent sewing and hanging

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these, and covering "the humpty," one of our main articles of furniture which was kindly given by one of the parents. ( I hope she hasn't missed it yet!) This finished, we decided we must have a "study warming" party and invite all the staff. On Friday, 25th March, we held our afternoon tea party, after school. We had made, with the kind help of our Home Science staff, a special threelayered-frosted-American cake with "Study Warming" written on it in chocolate icing. The party was so satisfying that we felt the great occasion of the refurnishing of the Prefects' study had been suitably celebrated and the study declared "Open" !

Lent 1955 This year we decided that we would like to go to Holy Communion at the Cathedral every Wednesday morning before school during Lent. Miss Crasher came with us and after the service we all came back to school where we treated ourselves to boiled eggs and toast. CURRENT

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Each year we remark on the high standard of the Sixth Form's Current Events talks and 1955 has been no exception in this respect. Not only have the topics chosen been varied and interesting but they have been dealt with most competently and in many cases have shown both originality and humour. Mrs Penney has again given valuable help and guidance in the preparation of material. The following is a list of the talks:S hona Mackay: "Canterbury Agricultural College." Shona outlined the training functions of the College and told a little of the research work and of the farming operation carried out there. Denise Clark: "Sir Winston Churchill's famous speech on the Hydrogen Bomb." Denise carefully examined and emphasised the main points of this fine speech. Pauline Gamble: "Hansard." Pauline told of the life of Luke Hansard, and the system he developed by which every word spoken in Parliament was recorded. Ann Ballantyne: "Prince s Margaret in the West Indies." . A:in, with the aid of a map, traced the voyage and gave a short descnpt10n of the islands which Princess Margaret vi ited early in 1955. Judith Steel: "Tristan da Cunha." A descriptio~ of t~is island group and the experimental de~elopmen~s of the new mdustnes there, gave us a glimpse of the unusual hfe of an isolated people.

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Margaret Powell based her talk on the strategic and political importance of Formo a to the Chinese Nationalist and to the Government of China proper. Janet lverach: "Sir Anthony Eden." At a most appropriate time we learnt to admire his ideal and his outstanding political career. Honor Denny: "South-west Pacific Commis ion." Honour showed the aims, objective and accomplishments of this organi ation in which ew Zealand takes her part. Robyn H ewland: "Albert Einstein." Robyn very cleverly explained the work of this scientist, hi theory of Relativity, it development and ignificance, in a way that we could under tand. Lynette Wilson: "Cyprus and Erosis." Lynette gave us an understanding of the Cypriots' movement for union with Greece. foan Latham: "The Dead Sea." The opening up and conquest of the region by the e tabli hment of pota.h work proved a most interesting subject. fudith Moore with the aid of maps, told us of the proposed expedition to the Antarctic for the International Geophysical year 1957-58 and the routes that would be taken. Alison Powell spoke of Sir Alexander Fleming-his life, hi work, and his discovery of penicillin. We appreciated the modesty and the greatnes of this benefactor to mankind. Susan A1iller: "Seaweed ." try was mo t enlightening.

The use of seaweeds in modern indus-

Margaret Williams: "Viruse ." Margaret dealt with their nature and significance a the cau. e of plant and animal di ea es. Mary Elphick gave an "absolutely" inspiring talk on the life and work of Dr. Albert Schweitzer. We feel that Mary has been hiding her talent for public speaking. ally Edwardes dealt with certain political que tions in Indonesia and gave u a clear exposition of some of the causes of the "swing" in the recent ele tions.

f ocelyn Chirnside showed the trend of modern developments in aviation, telling us, in con lusion, of the "Prince. s" and other likely developments in flying-boats.

ONE OF THE TALKS The Dead Sea No sheet of water can lay claim to such an extraordinary diversity of features as the Dead Sea in Palestine. It appeals to the geologist becau e of its natural wonders, to the historian because of its association with Biblical history, to the ordinary traveller because of its weird and unique scenery, and, not least, to the chemist becau e of its prized salts. It i a great natural

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storehouse of valuable chemicals and the exploitation of its salts and the opening up of the region is one of the romances of modern industry. The Dead Sea forms part of a depression or rift in the earth's surface, and lies 1290 feet below the level of the Mediterranean. It is the lowest lying body of water on the face of the globe, having a length of 4 7 miles, an average breadth of 9 miles and a maximum depth of 1300 feet. Its waters are so salt and bitter that no fish can live in them, and the specific gravity is so high that it is impossible for a human body to sink. Whereas in the oceans the percentage of mineral salts is but 3 ½ per cent, in the Dead Sea jt reaches no less than 25 per cent. It is estimated that, from the River Jordan and the other smaller streams, there pours into the Dead Sea on an average, over 280,000,000 cubic feet of water daily. As the sea has no outlet, this water is entirely dispersed by evaporation, which is evidence of the great heat of the region. Twenty years ago the Dead Sea was an isolated and barren region seldom visited. Today it is a place of great activity. First came the establishment of extensive potash works at the northern end, to be followed by similar works at the southern end, in addition to a modern health resort. The scenery of the region is unique-picturesque gorges, quaint little oases, mountains of rock salt and hot springs. The recently established potash camp at the southern end of the sea has been given the name of Sodom, in the belief that it marks the site of the city that was destroyed by fire as recorded in the Bible. Whereas the cliffs on this side of the sea form an almost unbroken wall of limestone varying in height from 300 to 1900 feet, those on the east coast are entirely of sandstone of exquisite hues. The properties of the salts of the Dead Sea have been known for years, but it was left to British enterprise to exploit them. A plant was first erected at the northern end of the sea. For two miles along the shore, and running back on either side of the River Jordan are the evaporating pans, each from 7 ½ to 20 acres in extent, covering a total of more than 1200 acres. Common salt is the first salt to be deposited in the pans, and when the potash has been made, from the brine left over, bromine and other valuable salts are obtained, including chlorine, caustic potash and magnesium.

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Potash is a white powder, and approximately 90 per cent. of the potash produced today is used as a fertiliser. It also finds a place in the manufacture of explosives. Bromine in various forms enters largely into the manufacture of all kinds of drugs and the medical profession would be severely handicapped without it. From bromine also is obtained a valuable compound, ethyl, which, added to petrol, assures the smooth running of motor car and aeroplane engines. The output of the northern plant is about 35,000 tons of potash and 1200 tons of bromine a year. The demand for potash being much greater than the supply, a second plant was built at the southern end of the sea. After three years of toil a power-house, pumping station, refinery and warehouse were built. Evaporation pans were also laid out and a camp established for workers. The southern end of the sea is much hotter than the northern end, the temperature rising in the summer months to as high as 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of this great heat the workers in the Sodom camp are given a week's respite every fourth week. Yet it cannot be said that the Dead Sea is unhealthy. Because of its depth, 1290 feet below sea level, there is more oxygen in the air than at sea level, an entire absence of fog, the atmosphere is dry, the air clear and there are no mosquitoes or troublesome sandflies. As the salts obtained from the water form the basis of many drugs used to combat and cure disease, it is thought that breathing the air that contains them in suspension is also beneficial. The output of the two settlements is some 78,000 tons of potash a year and other salts in proportion. British government experts who have made independent investigations declare that there are more than l ,000,000,000 tons of potash, over 800,000,000 tons of bromine, and other salts in this single sheet of water-sufficient to supply the world's present needs for the next 2000 years. Moreover these valuable salts are continually being added to. They are steadily brought down by the Jordan in solution from the hot springs of Tiberias and also pour into the lake from the hot springs in the immediate neighbourhood. The Jordan alone pours into the Dead Sea about 40,000 tons of valuable salts yearly. • Moreover, the success of the industry is ensured by the accessibility of the necessary raw materials-the heavily saltladen waters, hot sunshine for rapid evaporation and fresh

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water from rivers and wells-all are available in abundance. Diesel oil for the generation of electricity must alone be imported and even here, supplies are not far distant. What a transformation is being wrought by the use of modern scientific methods in this hitherto little known region where for centuries only the wandering nomad has penetrated the scorching silence of the desert.

MYER'S CUP, 1955 It is fast beaming a tradition in the school to associate Parents' Day with Speech Day and as usual the six finalists for the M yer's Public Speaking Cup attracted a large audience of visitors. This year there were three subjects, one for each section. The subjects and finalists were as follows: Senior: "Of all the achievements of the past 100 years none is more significant or in the long run so beneficial as the Emancipation of Women." Florence Jones 1st, Juliet Fulton 2nd. Intermediate: "Justify the statement 'the meek shall inherit the earth'." Sonya Stevens 1st, Wendy Warren 2nd. Junior: "Famous New Zealanders." Lena Parker 1st, Kathryn Harris 2nd. All the speeches were of high standard, delivered without betraying noticeably any of the nervousness which would be only natural on such an occasion. The senior subject opened a tremendous field and entrants in this section found that their main difficulty was to prune a wealth of material to a time limit of seven minutes. Both speeches had been carefully prepared and were deliverd with conviction. The intermediate speakers succeeded admirably in justifying the quotation and showed that they understood the true meaning of humility, giving good examples from great personalities -again evidence of thoughtful study. The junior finalists had wide scope in their topic and the two selected clearly showed that they appreciated the work of their countrymen. The quality of their work augurs well for the future of public speaking in the school. St. Margaret's is justifiably proud of the winner of the Myer's Cup-Florence Jones, both for her achievements in

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school, and in New Zealand-wide competitions, for she also holds the Anthony Eden Cup presented by the Overseas League. The girls were fortunate in having Mrs Neville Vincent In her summing up Mrs Vincent stressed as adjudicator. particularly the value of personality as a most important element in public speaking, and said that without this even well-balanceq and comprehensive material may be unconvincing. OVERSEAS

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An annual event which arouses considerable and evergrowing interest among the senior forms of the Post-Primary Schools throughout New Zealand is the Public Speaking Contest sponsored by the Overseas League. This year the contestants from Canterbury and Nelson met at the Jellicoe Hall in Christchurch on July 28th to deliver their speeches on the comprehensive topic, "I Look at the v\Torld." The judges were Mr E. S. Bowie and Dr. A. L. Haslam, who placed the competitors as follows: 1. Florence Jones, St. Margarefs College. 2. Jennifer Barrow, Rangi-ruru. 3. Michael Horton, Christ's College. The Dominion finals were held at Gisborne during the last week in August when thirteen competitors from all parts of New Zealand enjoyed the proverbial Poverty Bay hospitality. The Gisborne branch of the Overseas League had planned a most interesting programme for the young visitors, including drives, picnics and visits to factories in the district. A large and appreciative audience gathered to hear the speeches which were judged by Mrs G. H. Cooper, and Messrs C. Williamson and M. Crisp. They awarded the Anthony Eden Cup to Florence Jones and placed T. R. Peach of Napier Boys' High School and Marguerita Carrigan of King Edward Technical College, Dunedin, second and third respectively. This .is the first time that the cup has come to Christchurch. On September 28th Mr A. I. Cotterill, N.Z. President of the Overseas League and Mr D. W. Bain, the New Zealand Secretary, came to morning assembly for the formal presentation of the cup which was received by Miss Crasher on behalf of the school. Florence was, at the same time, presented with a miniature, and with a cheque for £ 10 worth of books. We

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congratulate Florence on her achievement and are proud of the honour which she has brought to the school. I Look at the World

It seems to me to be an admirable time to take another good look at the world. Ten years ago the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima; it is ten years since the United Nations was founded. We have had, you might say, ten years of peace. But there is no corner of the world where mankind lives in true peace. The international situation is brighter now than it has been for some time. By conferences and concessions we hope to have achieved security and lessened tension. But if we do moderate our demands, what is it that inspires us? The spirit of brotherly love? No! The fear of mutual extinction ! What a sad, mad world it is, we live in! And yet, such as it is, it is our responsibility. Racial segregation in South Africa; poverty and illiteracy in Asia, apathy at home. For those of us who belong to a post-war generation, these are but part of the heritage we cannot escape or ignore. If we would not repeat the mistakes of previous generations, we must look at the world-all of it! We cannot become so absorbed in our own little corner of it that we lose sight of its whole vast compass. We must look at the world, and we must realise how it came to be like this. If you examine the great events of the last hundred years or so, you are amazed by progress. Religion has given us the great Ecumenical Movement to heal the cleavages between one Christian and another, as the United Nations between one people and another. In science we have had the tools to our hand in the fashioning of the present world. And how well have we used them? So well, indeed, that a third of the world has become a vast police-state, duped by incessant propaganda, continually purged of any suspicion of individual conscience. We have atomic power, first and foremost, to manufacture bombs to kill each other. So persistently, so effectively, that we are now faced with the possibility of complete extermination. There is development even greater than the unleashing of atomic power. In society, women are coming into thefr own, gradually-but inevitably. I place great faith in the political

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education of women. From the earliest times it has been the women who nurtured life while the men went forth to war to destroy it. It is the women who have borne the greatest sorrows of war. Would you for8ive me a short quotation from Ruskin? "There is not a war in the world, no, nor an injustice, but you women are answerable for it; not in that you have provoked, but in that you have not hindered." Unpalatable words? They are none the less true for that. Mrs Rooseveldt and Mrs Pandit have been among the first to take up their challengebut they shall not be the last! But w~1at is all this progress worth? For all our discoveries, all our knowledge, are we a whit happier, or a step nearer Heaven than our fathers? How often is it that we hear, "Oh, for the good old days! The nice, safe world of the Victorians!" But I, for one, would not wish it back again. I do not envy my grandmother her girlhood. I rejoice to live in a world devastated twice by warfare. How can I rejoice? Because, as a generation, our responsibilities are so overwhelming, so urgrnt, that if we did not rejoice in them, they would break us. Are we going to succumb to the threat of nuclear warfare? Are we going to believe that the work of creation, the evolution of the earth through millions of years, the noble self-sacrificing lives of the heroes of every race in every age, the decency of, ordinary men and women have no greater end than mankind's eventual extermination through his own folly and petty jealousies? Can you believe that? Can you look at the world-and believe that? There is no corner of it where there is not some good apparent. Those principles principles of to which the United Nations bear witness-the humanitarianism and optimism-are manifest in countless ways in our everyday lives. If we are to achieve world fellowship it is upon the oldest and highest ideals of Christianity we must build. Humanitarianism and optimism-what are they? Our modern, ugly words for very old 2nd very lovely qualities that Christ called love and hope. , I look at the world as a New Zealander with a tradition of British liberty behind me-as a woman with 8, tnist to discharge to society-but, above all, as a citizen of the world whose actions will take effect upon its future state. I, and the rest of my generation, know that another war

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would be fatal. Millions of men and women ha,:e shed their blood to clear the ground for our building. And are we going to waste their sacrifice? Or are we going to see born from it the brave new world for which they were fighting? God grant we do not fail in our trust ! For let us ever bear in mind that, however great our responsibilities, our spiritual resources are greater! MATHS

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Those of the Sixth Form girls who have ventured to go to a meeting of the Maths Club have generally enjoyed themselves more than they expected, both during the lectures and in the supper interval. This year the programmes for the meetings have been drawn up by a cabinet to which each school has contributed a member, and this has helped to make the meetings . more interesting. At the first meeting, held at Christ's College, Mr Sawyer spoke on graphs, and we learnt that many amazing designs could be formed on graph paper if the correct equations were known. The challenge problems set by Mr Sawyer were solved at the next meeting held at Xavier College. Two pupils from the Boys' High School took the meeting at the Christchurch Technical College. One gave us a talk on logic and showed us how to make an electronic squirrel and the other, speaking on fallacies, proved to us that all numbers are equal-but unfortunately this did not prove successful in a subsequent maths lesson! The fourth meeting was held at the Girls' High School where three St. Andrew's College boys told us facts about magic squares, the calendar and giant numbers. We were amazed that the largest number we will ever need to use is smaller than the one formed from three nines. The next meeting was a talk on partial differentiation by Mr Sawyer for those who had some knowledge of the Calculus. At the last meeting, solutions were given to problems posed by four schools. We would like to thank Mr Sawyer for arranging these interesting talks, and also the speakers who spent so much time preparing the programmes. We hope that next year's - Sixth Form girls will continue to attend these meetings which are both entertaining and instructive. __:_Jeanette Cromb.

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"PATIENCE" The production of some ambitious work, each year as part of the school's music activities, is fast becoming a tradition at St. Margaret's. "Patience" 1955 was the culmination of months of careful, intensive training. Promptly at 8 p.m. houselights were dimmed; the overture commenced. The curtain rose on a simple yet effective scene. Into this setting moved, with becoming languor love-sick maidens clad in pastel-coloured Grecian robes to pose in appropriately melancholic attitudes as they pined for the love of a poet. He was Bunthorne, the "fleshly'· poet, and--a fraud, ably portrayed by Elizabeth Bromley. The Ladies Jane, Ella, Saphir and Angela were well chosen, giving a most convincing performance as the devoted followers of aestheticism. Then the Dragoon Guards under their highly individual officers marched on stage, and gave a faultless display of their drill. It was a thrill to see the straight lines of smart uniforms ( "Red and yellow, primary colours!") The reactions of the officers to their ladies' absolute indifference, nay contempt, for those to whom they had sworn undying love a year ago, were such as to cause onlookers alarm lest they should suffer from attacks of apoplexy. Resplendent in authentic uniforms and fresh from the hands of the make-up team they really seemed to be a peppery colonel, a mighty major, and a doughty duke; their acting of such difficult and exacting roles was most creditable. The heroine, Patience, a simple, inocent dairymaid, so fresh and alive in contrast to the love-sick maidens, handled her part very capably. She took the audience completely into her confidence, swaying them with her conflicting emotions. Last, but not least, appeared the idyllic poet Grosvenor ( "a trustee for beauty"), fated to be loved on sight by all women, yet desiring only his childhood playmate-Patience. The compromise effected between the rival poets ends in the happiness of Patience and Grosvenor, brides also for the officers and the prospect of celibacy for Bunthorne. Mention must also be made of Bunthorne's solicitor who, in wig and gown, added a legal note to the picture. Great praise is due to the co-producers (Myra Thomson and Mary Hopewell) for the skill and artistry displayed m arranging the large picturesque groups on the small stage.

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The smooth running of the three performances owed much to the two pianists, Elspeth Munro and Lesley Luney, whose sympathetic and artistic accompaniment provided the indispensable background to the whole successful opera. Those "catchy'' tunes haunted the school for weeks after proving yet again their evergreen popularity. Thank you, Gilbert and Sullivan! The cast was a follows: Colonel Calverley-Florence Jones. Major Murgatroyd-Margaret Cox. Lieut. the Duke of Dunstable---] udith Pickles. Reginald Bunthorne-Elizabeth Bromley. rola Kent. Archibald GrosvenorMr Bunthorne's Solicitor-Heather Wills. The Lady Angela--Susan Kellaway. The Lady Saphir--Patricia Machin. The Lady Ella-Wendy Bishop. The Lady .lane-Jan Mitchell. Patience-] oyce Morris. Chorus of Rapturous Maidens-Margaret Boon, Allison Chapman, Jean Clapshaw, Eleanor Coe, Patricia Everett, Juliet Fulton, Jeanette Gilbert, Mary Guillermo, Suzanne Henry, Judith Howard, Angela Judd, Ann Justice, Rana Kent, Donne la Roche, Geraldine Mair, Wendy Mauger, Joan_ Moulton, Robyn McGill, Anna Macfarlane, Lynley Owen, Helen Peate, Jocelyn Plimmer, Diana Robinson, Helen Rich, Angela Spear, Janet Sloss, Margaret Stokes, Nancy Smee, Leonore Smith, Raelene Trevella, Wendy Warren, Shirley Wakefield, Judith Woods, Jill Young. 0 fficers of Dragoon Guards-Kay Brander, Angela Byrne, Penelope Carl, Jocelyn Chirnside, Denise Clark, Barbara Cleland, Patricia Collins, Diane Compton, Susan Cranfield, Marie Ellis, Judith Fairbairn, Faye Flewellyn, Cecilie Fleming, Pauline Gamble, Pamela Harrison, Rae Humphries, Erica Jones, Adrienne Laine, Dorothy Lock, Helen MacGibbon, Robyn Mathieson, Sally Mills, Margaret Moss, Elizabeth Pickles, Allison Powell, .Toan Powell, Pamela Ritchie, Susan Rogers, Cynthia Scott, Dierdre Scofield, Maxine Wicks, Heather Wills, Claire Wright.

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The Scene-A Glade in the Grounds of Castle Bunthornc. Off StageProducers-Myra Thomson, Mary Hopewell. Musical Director-Myra Thomson. Accompanists-Elspeth Munro, Lesley Luney. Stage Manager-Eric Craighead. Back-stage Manager-Mollie Copper. Chorus Marshal-Nicola Warren. Pr.operties-Naomi Corder. Make-up-Yvette Bromley and assistants. Wardrobe-Thelma Findley, Mary Jecks, J. K. Collins. Set designed by-Tom Taylor. Lighting-G. Watson. Prompt-Rosemary Simon. Business Managers-Marie Garnham, Margaret Rimmer. Front of H ouse-K. Parry Edwards. Programme assembled by-Form VIA. Illustration-Russell Clark. THE MEMORISED

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The Memorised Music Contest which was held in Canterbury College Hall on the evening of Saturday, October 8th, again attracted a large number of entrants, particularly in the junior and intermediate sections. Ar Ernest Empson very kindly acted as adjudicator, and during the course of the evening gave the competitors some most helpful advi e, stressing among other things the importance of choosing pieces within the range of their powers of technique and interpretation. The winners were as follows: Junior-.J udith Rivers. Intermediate-Mary Guillermo. Senior-Elspeth Munro ( Cup winner). ART ROOM

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The Art Room has again been the scene of considerable activity. Many types of drawing, painting and craftwork have been attempted, and the enthusiasm of the girls might be summed up in the frequently heard phrase, "The time in the Art Room always passes too quickly." Most forms have been able to visit the exhibitions pro-

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moted by the Society of Arts, the School of Art and the Christchurch Star-Sun. Several pupils had painting accepted for the latter exhibition, and the work of one student received very favourable comment from the Director of Art Education. Our latest enterprise has been along the lines of School of Art Sketch Club procedures, whereby a small exhibition of students' work is criticised by an artist of note. The first of these functions was a display of landscapes painted by the girls in their spare time. The critic was Mrs Rona Fleming, Y✓ho in a most delightful manner gave the girls the benefit of her wide knowledge and experience. Feelings of apprehension regarding the amateur standard of their work were quickly dispelled by Mrs Fleming's friendliness, and by the end of the afternoon many hitherto despondent students were beginning to think of themselves as potential celebrities in the realm of art. Miss Florence Akins was the critic at an exhibition of designs intended for fabric printing and leatherwork, and the girls gained greatly from her valuable advice. Miss Akins' experience in all branches of design and its practical application was reflected in the thoroughness with which she dealt with the subject. We are most grateful to Mrs Fleming and Miss Akins for so willingly consenting to come to us, and for giving unstintingly of their specialised knowledge. We hope to continue this scheme next year as it is felt that the opinions of outside critics, masters in their own particular sphere, can be of great assistance to the girls. The aim of our art education might be said to be threefold. Firstly, so to train those who intend proceeding to Art School that they will be adequately equipped to continue their studies there. Secondly, to instruct those who have little ability in drawing or painting in some craft or crafts so that they can produce articles both useful and attractive. Thirdly, to bring to all our pupils a realisation that the principles of true art enter into life in all its aspects and that an appreciation of those principles can immeasurably enrich all that they undertake. SCHOOL FENCING Although the Fencing Club has had an increased membership this year, we were unable to hold the usual number of matches owing to the inexperience of so many of the members who only joined our ranks in February. We did, however, have matches with Christ's College and the Boys' High School, both

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of which teams had no difficulty in beating u . Several of the juniors are, however, very promising and the 1956 team should be a good one. Fencing is a sport which improve the po ture, tone up the muscles, and keeps one in training for other sports, as it i fast and requires much staying power. In addition, of course, it is tremendous fun pitting one's skill against one's opponent. THE GUIDE

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The Guides in the House Company are working enthusiastically, and more Proficiency Badges have been entered for this year, six First Aid, five Swimmer, one Life Saver, one Artist, two Dairy Worker, fiHe Laundries, and two Hor e Woman Bade-es have been attained, whilst everal girl have pas ed a number of First Class Tests. The highlight of the year was the camp held in January, on the beautiful Onawe Peninsula, where the Kay family made the campers most welcome. The live tock and farm activities were a great attraction, and wonderful weather meant that swimming was appreciated to the full. Each night camp fires were held on a hill overlooking the harbour, and on this same spot, the Rev. M. W. Wilson, M.A., held a very inspiring service for the Guide and their vi itors. One day the campers travelled by launch to Akaroa, where they visited the historic French cemetery, the Green's Point monument, and other places of interest. On another occa ion they were hown over the Barry's Bay heese factory. The camp wa har d with the Knox Company, and a re-union of campers was held in February, when photographs brought back many happy memories of hikes, farmyard friends, a fancy dres camp fire, and unday breakfa t on the extremity of thi tiny peninsula, which still seems to ring with Maori war cries of the past. If sufficient Guider help is available, another camp will b"' held in January, 1956. The Company would like to thank Mis Crosh r and members of the hou e taff, for their willing co-operation throughout the year. -J. Iverach. THE DEDICATIO

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We felt very honoured at being asked, as we knew space inside the chapel would be limited, indeed, there were some people who had to sit outside almost in the shrubbery, and listen to the service which was relayed to them. The chapel really did look attractive with the new chancel which had not long been completed, and the beautiful pews with their carvings of New Zealand flowers. The service was a very impressive one. The Bishop dedicated the various parts of the chapel-the altar, lectern and choir stalls ; each in turn. The chapel is called the Chapel of Saint Anthony of Padua. The service closed with the school hymn "He who would valiant be" and then finally the recessional hymn "Now thank we all our God." It was a beautiful service, and it was a day of great achievement for the girls, who by their own efforts had made possible the completion of the chapel which was begun fourteen years ago. -Nicola Warren. THE

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NORTH ISLAND GEOGRAPHY TOUR On Tuesday, May 10th, eighteen Sixth Form girls assembled at the Christchurch railway station, eager to commence the first lap of their North Island tour. As chaperones we had Miss Garnham, our geography mistress, and Miss Copper, both of whom made our trip a tremendous success and to whom we owe many thanks. After a calm ferry trip to Wellington, we disembarked in high spirits and dispersed to our various billets, arrangements having been made to meet again later. Then, our geographical instincts aroused, we visited first Mt. Victoria and then climbed several hills around the Hutt Valley. Mt. Victoria provided us with an interesting view of Rongotai aerodrome, and the alterations to be carried out for its expansion. From this lookout we were also able to see what a fine natural harbour Port Nicholson is, with the city of Wellington compactly nestled in one corner. At the Hutt we were surprised to see the vast number of factories, and the rapid progress being made on the new housing areas, all of which combine to make it the industrial centre of Wellington, whilst the city itself is important mainly from a commercial standpoint. We had absorbed so much geography on Wednesday, that on Thursday we were quite content to wander independently around the city. •

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Our private bus, in which the actual tour of the North Island was made, departed from Wellington at about 8.30 a.m. on Friday. Geographically, this proved to be one of the most interesting days of the trip as we passed through several varied regions on our way to Wairakei. In the morning we went as far as Palmerston North, the thriving centre of the Manawatu, particular notice having been taken of the large flax industry at Foxton and the rich dairy-farming land throughout the region. The break at Palmerston orth enabled us to study its well-planned lay-out around the main square. Heading north once more, we passed Ohakea, one of New Zealand's best airports, and entering the hilly inland region north of Marton, we travelled through the Mangaweka Gorge with its high viaducts. Our next stop was at Taihape which is situated on the outskirts of the Volcanic Plateau. From there on we were surrounded by pumice land and impressive volcanoes, and the barrenness of the Desert Road itself provided a striking contrast to the fertile greenness of the countryside we had just left. For the remainder of the journey to Wairakei, the landscape, although interesting, altered comparatively little. So when we reached the motor camp which was our destination, it was a relief after our long day to wallow in the sulphur pool and finally to retire to bed. The loud and continuous roar of the steam bores had roused our curiosity, and on Saturday morning we were fortunate enough to be shown all over the experimental station which covered a comparatively large area of land. At present the quantity of steam produced by the bores is undergoing investigation to find whether it would be practicable to build electric power stations there. For the remainder of the morning we travelled through the farmland in the vicinity and were shown how this is being made productive. Different areas in various progressive stages showed us that pumice-land can become very fertile if it is first burnt, then sown, then cattle allowed to graze on the green pasture. As we couldn't possibly leave Wairakei without paying a visit to the well-known tourist attractions, our afternoon was well spent in Geyser Valley, at the Aratiatia Rapids, and at the Ruka Falls. Rotorua being our destination meant an early start on Sunday, and our interests were well occupied with a visit to "Whaka," where we saw a model Maori pa, and numerous

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geysers and mudpools. This was to be the last day of our stay at W airakei. With W airakei behind us, we headed for the Atiamuri dam, which was to be the first stop of the day. This dam, being in its initial stages of construction, was a little confusing, and it was not until we reached the Whakamaru dam a few miles further on that we realised exactly the shape or formation of a hydro-electric scheme. Whakamaru dam, because it was halfcompleted, was therefore of greater interest to us. At Maraetai dam, we were taken on a complete tour and an explanation was given for each piece of machinery connected with the generation of power. We were extremely lucky to have this oppor• tunity of seeing the different hydro-electric schemes in varying stages of construction. The remainder of the day was spent at the Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mills, where we saw immense logs cut, chipped, and crushed to pulp, and an abundance of brown paper manufactured. The size and amount of output for such a small country is amazing. We left accompanied by an extremely unpleasant smell of sulphur which the rain had soaked into our clothes, and on arriving at Matamata it was an overwhelming relief to divest ourselves of them. Leaving Matamata we entered the Waikato district which again provided a contrast with the Volcanic Plateau which is a region of intensive dairy farming. It is essentially a butter producing region and it was interesting to note the number of pigs in the fields which are fed on whey left over from the processing of butter. Before a brief stop at Hamilton, that fine city which is the chief centre of the Waikato, we saw the famous Karapiw dam. The next place of interest was Kinihia which is one of the largest open-cast coal mines in New Zealand. Unfortunately coal was not actually being mined at the time but the various stages in open cast mining were explained to us. We then headed for Auckland. On our first day in Auckland we bade a sad farewell to Miss Copper, who had had an opportunity to extend her trip even farther north. We were considerably cheered, however, as we studied the layout of this, New Zealand's largest city, standing on the isthmus between the two harbours Manakau and Waitemata. It was fascinating to see the irregularly formed volcanic cones which are scattered at various points around the city, Rangitoto Island in particular. A scenic drive round

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the Waitakeries, enabling us to see Auckland from many angles, provided a fitting climax to a very profitable day. Our homebound journey commenced at 8 a.m. on Friday morning, New Plymouth being our des6nation. Waitomo was the first break in the long day's journey, and there we visited the caves, to find the glow-worms were quite breath-taking~ particularly in the grotto which they lit up like millions of tiny lamps. Despite the rain, which was falling hard, we were still able to appreciate the characteristics of the landscape in the Taranaki region-white crested waves beating down on blackiron sands. The discovery that it was still raining at New Plymouth was a disappointment and consequently we were unable to see Mt. Egmont at any stage of the trip down. Rain accompanied us through the dairy-farming land of Taranaki to Wanganui and thence to v\/ ellington, but it did not dampen our spirits. We had a grand farewell on the ferry with streamers everywhere. As the boat drew away from the wharf and sailed out of the harbour, we gazed silently at the lights of Wellington as we had gazed so expectantly ten days previously when we had before us that wonderful trip which. we will remember forever. SCHOOL PARTY TO QUEE STOW The Post Office clock with its hands at 6.30 a.m., looked down upon a group of girls one frosty morning in the May holidays-the upper fifths from St. Margaret's were about to set out for cold wintry Southland. The fact that Southland was cold and wintry had been instilled in them by their loving parents, who had supplied their daughters with piles of rugs and fleecy lined sleeping bags, which were for ever falling from the racks of the bus on the heads of the poor sufferers below. After dashing fractically around for about half an hour, Mrs Penney, our foster mother for the next five days, at last managed to get her charges settled in the bus, and we set off uver the chilly Canterbury Plains. We were gradually warmed, however, by the melodious singing issuing from the back of the bus, which singing was kept up throughout the five days. The first thrill was experienced when we realised that we were no longer in Canterbury, but Otago, and the second came shortly after when we stopped at the W aitaki Hydro works, to look them over. Few of us had ever seen such a sight, as the torrents of water which flowed down that river. -

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That afternoon, fortified by a wonderful lunch supplied by Mrs Ritchie, we caught our first view of one of the lakes-Lake W anaka. It was a magnificent sight in the early evening with the snow-capped mountains surrounding it, illuminated by the red of the setting sun. From here we set off for our destination, Queenstown. After a meal cooked in semi-darkness we explored the town. We finally climbed into bed about halfpast twelve, footsore, but happy. The next morning, however, the atmosphere was much brighter. After having been awakened at half-past six by great thunderings on the door and torchlights shone in our bleary eyes, we proceeded down to the wharf to catch the S.S. Earnslaw. As the steamer went up the lake, we looked back on Queenstown over-shadowed by the Remarkables and thought we were m another world. Most of the passengers, among; whom were some English doctors, showed an active interest in our party, and one Yorkshireman, whom we christened "Horace," even attached him elf to our rather informal history lessons. Fortunately for us it was mail day, and the boat often sidetracked into small bays to drop provisions to the farmers, for whom this was the only means of transport. Having travelled twenty-nine miles up the lake, we disembarked and clambered aboard the open bus, which took us to Routebourne Valley. Perched precariously on all available seating space we drove through miles of magnificent bush, accompanied by the noises of tiny streams and the singing of the birds. Reaching our destination we set off to explore, and some even went a few miles along the track leading to Milford Sound. The following day we were rewarded with a beautiful clear morning tor our trip up Skippers. As we climbed the tortuous road with its 240 turns, we looked down upon little valleys with their multi-coloured cultivated paddocks, like patchwork quilts. The road was frosty and sometimes even the bravest of our group experienced qualms as the little buses rounded the hairpin bends. Arrowtown museum was our next port of call and even the more scientifically minded of the party were deeply interested in the antiques and ancient documents on view. Some of the girls even managed to get the old organ there to play

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some modern jazz tunes! A good cooked dinner, pictures, and supper brought another memorable day to a close. The next morning saw us frantically trying to pack before setting off for Dunedin. On our way we stopped at Roxburgh to view the new power station which is in the process of construction there. On our arrival at the Otago capital we proceeded to the motor camp where we were allotted what, on first sight seemed to be stables. But no-they were a long line of attached cabins and they were for us ! The "neighs" of some members were most realistic ! Sunday evening saw us at the Dunedin Cathedral, after which we went to Mr and Mrs H. Hawkins ( friends of "our mother"!) for supper. Monday was the last day of our trip and we turned our backs on Dunedin and somewhat regretfully headed for home. And so ended the most wonderful holiday that most of us had ever had, and we are most grateful to Mrs Penney for arranging this exciting trip. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS During the past year or two several of our Old Girls have come to the school to tell us something about the work they have taken up. We wish to thank the following for their most interesting and instructive talks and for their readiness to help: Mrs H. Hay ( nee Judith Gill) and Beverley Franklin on Occupational Therapy. Robyn Jenkins on Pathology. Denise Vile and Barbara Todd on Training College. Hilary Agar on Pharmacy. Marion Cotter and Basil Unwin on Physiotherapy. Judith Farrell on Floristry. We are also indebted to the staff of the Technical College Homecraft Department, Karitane Hospital, Cranmer Square Dental Clinic, Dietetics, Pathology and Occupational Therapy Departments, Public Hospital, and Fendalton and Linwood Kindergartens for very kindly showing us around and explaining the work in the various departments.

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When we arrived back at school at the beginning of February, we were very pleased to find Miss Drayton and Mrs Welch still with us, and to welcome all the new boarders. Unfortunately Miss Drayton had to leave at the beginning of the second term owing to ill health and we were very sorry to see her go. Mrs Wilson, who came in her place, also had to leave us at the beginning of the third term to return to England, but now we are pleased and fortunate to have Miss Ferguson with us. There have been several very enjoyable outings for the whole house this year. During the first term we were fortunate to attend several of the ballet performances by the Borvansky Ballet Company, the play "St. Joan~' and the films "Romeo and Juliet" and "Desiree" to which school parties were taken. We also attended the open-air performance of "Richard III" at Abberley Park. Miss Crosher took a party of seniors to see the M.C.C. play Canterbury, the rest of the house coming in the afternoon, an outing which we all appreciated very much. This year at Kilburn a new system of prefects and subprefects has been tried out. We now have nine House prefects elected for the year while the remaining senior members of the house have the opportunity of becoming sub-prefects. In the House competitions between Grigg and Gray Houses captained respectively by Judith Steel and Joan Latham each house has won the cup twice. About half-way through the first term, the prefects organised a House swimming carnival, which was won by Gray and greatly enjoyed by all. The two houses entered teams and representatives for the events and Miss Crosher kindly acted as judge. Miss Thomas has again taken her ballroom dancing lessons and all the girls en joy them very much. Guiding continues to play an active part in the lives of the Five Lowers downwards, who are members of our company. Mrs I verach as captain, has arranged many outings for the Guides during the year, and a large number have been successful in gaining badges and raising the standard of the company. The resident mistresses from Galwey House have been very generous in the time and interest which they have devoted

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to the boarders this year. On several occasions they have taken us for outings such a to football and hockey matches. The boarders have played a prominent part in all school activities and Kilburn House has enjoyed a most succes ful and happy year. JULIUS

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At the beginning of the year it was not long before the twenty new girls were made to feel at home by the old girls of Julius House, particularly as the majority of the newcomers were in the Third Form. During February both junior and enior swimming sports were held and were enjoyed by us all despit the fact that no one in Julius ucceeded in winning a cup. In the junior athletic sports we were, however, more successful, Caroline Todhunter winning one cup and Jocelyn Robinson three. We w re thrilled with the performances of the Borovansky Ballet whi h we attended during the fir t term, these matinees being of particular interest to those of our number who had been taking les ons in ballet dancing on aturday mornings. At the end of the fir t term Anne Help and Ruth Seymour were chosen a Monitre se of Julius House. In the econd term we were pleased to welcome Robyn Fox and Yvonne Halliday, two new junior , to the house. The ballroom dancing lessons tak n by most of the third formers during the winter proved very popular. We should like to thank Matron and Mi s Sherwood for looking after us so well when we ar ick and for making Julius uch a happy, jolly house for u . KO

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of the other four; the juniors came a close second in their relay, and once again we gained third place in the ribbon diving. We also surprised ourselves by being third in the House Championship. Our congratulations go to Alison Powell, who won the senior championship and was awarded her swimming colours, and to Joy Archer, who is the joint holder of the junior championship with a Matipo girl. Konini withdrew into the background for the athletic sports. However, our sack relay team scuttled triumphantly into first place, and the senior team gained third place. One of our girls, Alison Croft, was runner-up in the intermediate championship, and was awarded her athletics pocket. Congratulations, Alison! At the beginning of the second term we were sorry to hear that our very able vice-captain, Susan Miller, had left school. In her place we welcomed Alison Powell. A netball shooting competition was inaugurated this year, and we celebrated the occasion by taking third place. Our shooters improved greatly during the season, so that when the netball house matches were held, Konini won the senior division after a hard game with Rata. either our junior team nor our hockey team covered themselves in glory by winning their matches, but both teams made their opponents work hard to wm. Towards the end of the term, hockey and netball umpiring tests were held-all girls entering gained at least one mark for the house, and by this means we gained more than a hundred very valuable points for the Bates House Cup. Our congratulations go to all those girls who passed these tests, and also to Donne la Roche for gaining her netball pocket. At the beginning of the third term, the Solo Singing and Accompanist Contest was held. Our sole finalist, Joy Archer, who accompanied a Matipo girl, contributed points to the house when the two were judged the winners of the junior section. Congratulations, Joy! Already this term tennis umpiring tests have been held, in which several of our girls gained high marks. At the moment we are looking forward to the House tennis championships and are hoping that our teams will prove successful. Both our teams are fairly strong this year, so we should not do too badly. This time last year, we were hoping that our house would flourish, but this was prevented by that common blight "Con-

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duct marks.:' This year there have been several severe outbreaks which have caused much damage to the house totals, but we seem to have been able to combat the worst evils caused by this malady. May I thank every girl in Konini for doing her be t for the house this year. There is not a girl who has not gained at least one mark for Konini during the year, which is a very creditable achievement. But mention must be made of Margaret Williams, Rosemary Austin and Dinah Macdonald, who each gained more than one hundred marks in the first two terms, and Barbara Hyde who has not only gained many points but has also undertaken the task of keeping our house trophies cleannot as a punishment! Finally, may I wish my successor the very best of luck, and may Konini long remain the best hou e in the School. - Jeanette Crom b. KOWHAI

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This year the wearers of "the yellow badges" have every right to feel proud of themselve and their hou e. We tepped off on the right foot at the beginning of the year with the exclusive Bates House Cup hining on our shelf. Feeling that it would be selffi h to keep it all the year we reluctantly relea ed it at the end of the first term. Although its loss has been felt we have acquired several other trophies to take it place. In the first term Kowhai distingui hed itself in the swimming sports by winning the Senior House Points Cup. This wa a rather unexpected feat and was mainly due to the effort everyone made to enter, especially for novelty events, as Kowhai did not seem to harbour any swimming champions! We would like to congratulate Joan Latham for being "the girl who gain d the most points for her house.'' In the house crocodile race the four yellow cap bobbed to the finish to gain second place. We would like to congratulate all tho e who gained points for the Hou e by passing life-saving examinations; and although the addition of these marks did not ave Kowhai's life at the end of the first term, we are grateful for the valiant effort made and hope that in the future all attempts at life-saving will, in the wider sense, be successful ! One of the largest House cups in the school-the Senior Athletics Cup-is now adorning Kowhai's shdf, and our thanks

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go to all girls who contributed to our success, especially Sally Edwardes, who tied for runner-up to the Senior Championship, and Joan Latham, the Intermediate Champion. Congratulations to Sally on being re-awarded her athletic colours, and to Joan on gaining hers. In the second term we turned our attention to the House hockey and with seven out of the eleven "A" team members in our House team we gained the Hockey Shield. Once again feeling unselfish, we allowed the House netball honours to go to other houses, although the juniors put up a hard fight, having a close match against Konini. Congratulations to our only "A" netball team member, Deirdre Scofield, on being awarded her colours, and to Sally Edwards, Joan Latham arid Margaret Powell on gaining their hockey colours. Hockey pockets were re-awarded to Shona Mackay and Jill Ferraby, and awarded to Philippa Mackay. Congratulations! Although defeated by Rata in the finals of the junior and senior House tennis last year we are determined not to let this occur again this term, so other houses-beware ! Finally, as we come to the close of another year, I would like to say how grateful we are to all those girls who have gained points for Kowhai, both in sport and work throughout the year. I wish the House and my successor the best of luck for the future as the traditions of Kowhai are carried on. -Nicola Warren. MATIPO Throughout the year Matipo has not lacked enthusiasm, and we have managed to maintain a good position among our rivals. If our successes have not been particularly constant neither have been our lapses. Although we set out with determination, the swimming sports were rather disappointing for us. Nevertheless the senior relay team was placed a close second, and Adrienne ReeceSmith won the Intermediate Championship, while Mary Russell was joint Junior Champion. Our reputation has long been of a rather negative kind in the athletic sports, but this year the juniors valiantly ran to our rescue, to carry away the Junior Relay Cup, and coming runnersup in the junior points. In both the Whole House and Sack Relay we took a modest third place.

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Our hockey was wholehearted, and the first match against Rimu resulted in a draw. In the second we were given extra. time, but finally had to admit a narrow defeat. Better luck next year, hockey players! In the netball, although the Senior Shield was wrested from our shelf, it was well replaced by the Junior Shield, won by sustained effort. Indeed, we have had most encouraging results from our younger members, and thus there is reason for Matipo to look with hope for a spectacular future. Just now we have very real cause to be proud of our vicecaptain) Florence Jones, who won not only the Myers' Cup for Public Speaking, but also the Sir Anthony Eden Cup, competed for throughout New Zealand. By this highly commendable achievement she has raised Matipo to a position of supremacy-in this sphere at any rate! We are also fortunate in possessing considerable musical talent, and feel confident of success in the Music Festival. Congratulations must go to all who have worked with such fidelity, and especially to Deborah Clark who has gained a very creditable number of mentions. I must not omit our Bates House Cup results. In the first term we were thrilled to come runner-up to Konini, but unfortunately dropped back to third place in the second term. Ot course, if our wishes are granted, it will not escape our tenure in the last term ! On looking back, then, we may be said to have passed along a steady course, and I am confident that through many years to come Matipo will be proud to show her healthy brown face! May I, in conclusion, wish the house the very best of luck, and my successor the co-operation which has been extended to me. -Janet Ivanach.

RATA HOUSE This year Rata's achievements have been of a rather humble nature, although much to everyone's surprise-particularly our own-we came runners-up for the Bates' House Cup in the. second term. It is very unfortunate that Rata has been stricken with the most infectious disease "Off the Roll," through which we have lost many valuable points. It is to be hoped

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that we will be cured of this malady for the last term and be able to romp home with the Bates House Cup. In the first term we were very successful in the athletic sports. We won the Junior Athletic Cup and came runners-up for the Senior Cup. Once again we won the Whole House Relay-the fifth time in succession. We congratulate Cynthia Scott on winning the Junior Championship and Denise Clark for being a runner-up for the Senior Championship, and also for coming runner-up for the cup awarded to the girl with the most point, not a championship winner. We must also congratulate Denise for being awarded her colours and Barbara Robbins for being awarded her pocket. Our achievements in the water were not as spectacular as those on land, for in the swimming sports the only success we gained was third ploce in the Senior Relay. We would like to congratulate those girls who won points for us by gaining life-saving awards. In the second term we had the inter-house hockey and netball matches in which we were not fortunate enough to carry away any trophies. w·e were defeated in the second round of the hockey but managed to get as far as the finals in both the senior and the junior netball matches. We offer our congratulations to the winning houses. Congratulations to Denise Clark and Elizabeth Hardy for being a warded their hockey pockets, and Lynette Wilson for being awarded her netball pocket. We have some very promising public speakers in Ratathirteen girls managed to get into the semi-finals for the Public Speaking Contest, thereby gaining many points for the house. We would like to congratulate our three finalists, Wendy Warren, Kathryn Harris, and especially Sonya Stevens who won the intermediate section for the Myers' Cup. At the end of 1954, we played the senior and junior House tennis matches and managed to win both of them. With the approach of the tennis season this year, we are hoping to retain those tennis cups so that the Bates House Cup will have plenty of company on Rata's shelf next year! Congratulations to Kay Brander and Anne Todd, our two "A" team members last year, for gaining their tennis pockets. Finally I would like to thank all those girls who have gained points for Rata this year, and to wish my successor the best of luck with the best house in the school in 1956. -Dorothy Wilson.

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Unfortunately, despite our high hopes at the beginning of the year, Rimu has not distinguished itself as well as the best house should. However, we are sure this is only a temporary etback, and are glad to give other houses a chance. In the wimming sports we had cau e to be proud of ourelves when both our junior and senior relay teams romped home first. We were even more pleased when we heard we had come a close second to Kowhai for the hou e with the most points. Congratulations, Kowhai: We would like to congratulate Ann Justice on being awarded her swimming pocket and for winning her Bronze Cross. Our congratulations also go to Elizabeth Pickles who won the Bar to her Silver Medallion; to Rae Humphrie who won her Bronze Cro s; and to Juliet Young and Jan Mitchell who won their Bronze Medallions. In athletics we wer not a successful a we had been in the swimming ports, but we did manage to gain s cond place in the senior relay. In the second term we cherished high hopes for the succe ses of our two netball teams, but unfortunately other hou e were a little better than we were. Our senior team managed to beat Kowhai but was beaten in the semi-final by Konini. However, we did have one great triumph on the netball court this season and that was the winning of the House Netball Shooting Contest. Our three shooter were Janet Fleming, nn Justice and Johanna Bethell. Ann and Johanna are al o to be congratulated on being awarded their netball pocket . With only one "A" team member, Jennifer Luke, our hockey team put up a very good fight against Matipo, and ju t managed to beat them after a draw and then playing ten minutes over time in the econd game. However, we were everely beaten by Kowhai in the final . Our congratulations go to Juliet Young, our vice-captain, who represented the school in th Overseas League Publi Speaking Contest, and also to Lena Parker, another promising speaker, who won the junior section of the Myers' Cup. We wish to thank all those girls who have won points for the hou e during the year, especially Ann Justice, Juliet Fulton and Lena Parker. It is a pity so many points have been lo t for conduct marks and "off the roll ." But Rimu is till the

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best house in the school and we hope that next year it will have got over this year's lapse. Finally I should like to wish the house captain of 1956 the very best of luck for next year. -Elizabeth Hamann.

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Last year was a most successful one for the tennis team . The "A" team gained third place in the grade which was won by Girls' High School. Through the introduction of a "B" grade many more girls were able to represent the school and both our "B" and junior team did very well, tying for fir t place in their respective grades. The Storry Tenni Cup wa, won la t ovember by the Old Girls and we are looking forward to playing them again this year.

"A" TE Standing (left to right): Dorothy Cromb, Phillippa Mackay, Shona Mackay. Sitting (left to right): Wendy Bishop, Anne Todd, Joan Latham (captain), Kay Brander.

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At the end of la t year Gaye Redpath won the Senior Championship from Barbara Needham. Gaye also presented a cup for the Intermediate Championship which was played for the first time and won by Joan Latham with Gillian Macfarlane runner-up. Kay Brander defeated Sonya Stevens in the final of the Junior Championship. Rata won both the enior and junior House tennis matches. Kay Brander, Anne Todd, Gillian Macfarlane, June Robinson and Joan Latham were a warded their tennis pockets, and our congratulations go to Gaye Redpath who won her colours and was also a very able team captain last year. While the seniors were away at exams there was a form tennis tournament for the junior forms, which was won by IVA. During the first term the "A" team took part in the triangular tournament with Rangi-ruru and Craighead which, this year, was held at Ashburton. After a thoroughly en joyable day's tennis, Craighead emerged victorious with Rangiruru runners-up. In March Kay Brander won the Junior Singles Competition at Wilding Park. Again this year we have entered two senior and one junior teams in the Secondary Schools' Competition and we are looking forward to another enjoyable season's tennis. A Team-J. Latham captain), A. Todd, D. Wilson K. Brander, J. Cromb, W. Bishop, S. Mackay, P. Mackay. B Team-G. Macfarlane ( captain), I. Lapthorn, J. Iverach, P. Gamble, B. Dawson, S. Steven , D. Macdonald, B. Hyde. Junior Team-R. Austin (captain), P. Collins, J. Archer, Wilson, G. Shand, P. Ballantyne, P. Lawn, L. Le ter, R. Cooper.

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This year the swimming season was marked with enthu iasm and success. Life-saving received full attention, and w,, were very pleased with the number of awards gained. Special thanks go to Miss Copper and the girl-instructors who spent a great deal of their time in training their classes. We are also very grateful to Sue Jennings who supervised in the baths many times during the season. Results of life-saving examinations: Diploma of Royal Life Saving Society-N. Jennings. Bar to Silver Medallion-D. Clark, B. Cleland, E. Pickles, A. Powell ( second bar).

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Silver Medallion-B. Bailey, A. Ballantyne, P. Clarke, M. Cox, A. Croft, R. Esson, J. Ferraby, J. Howard, J. Latham, B. Mosley, J. Pickles, A. Reece-Smith, J. Steel, P. Stenhouse, D. Wilson. Bronze Cross-S. Bent, K. Brander, E. Coe, R. Humphries, J. Gilbert. A. Justice, H. Peate, H. Rich, M. Ru sell, C. Wright. Scholar Instructor's Certificate-N. Warren. Bronze Medallion-P. Gamble, J. Iverach, S. Mackay, J. Mitchell, J. Young. Intermediate Certificate- J. Marshall.

Our swimming sports were held on 25th February. It promised to be a lovely day, but alas! its early hopes were not fulfilled, for an early afternoon deluge caught the spectators in their summer finery and they were soon wetter than the contestants themselves! This was most unfortunate and spoilt what promised to be a very successful day. We were very pleased to welcome Mr H. S. Williams, a member of the Board of Governors, who kindly came to judge the style events.

SWIMMING CHAMPIONS, 1955. (Left to right) : Joy Archer and Mary Russell (Junior), Alison Powell (Senior), Adrienne Reece-Smith (Intermediate).

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The triangular tournament with Rangi-ruru and Craighead was held at the Ashburton High School baths on the 5th March. Re ults were as follows: Craighead 81 ½ point 79½ points t. Margaret's Rangi-ruru . 79 pomt Members of the team: J. Archer, B. Cleland, A. Justice, J. Latham, E. Hamann, E. Pickles, A. Reece-Smith, A. Powell, . Warren. Our congratulations go to Alison Powell for winning her colours, and to E. Hamann, A. Justice, and A. Reece-Smith for winning their pockets. On March 9th a tournament was held between St. Margaret's, Avon ide and Girls' High School in the latter's bath . This re ulted in a decided victory for Girl High School. ( Our result are not for publication!) Swimming ports results were as follows: Senior Championship: 25yd . Free tyle-A. Powell t, E. Hamann 2, B. Mo ely 3. 25yd . Backcrawl. Powell 1, S. Edwardes 2, S. Millar 3. 25yd . Breaststroke-A. Powell 1, J. Pickles 2, B. Mosely 3. 50yds. Freestyle-A. Powell l, E. Hamann 2, P. Lane 3. Brea tstroke Style-]. teel 1, N. Warren 2, A. Powell 3. Diving-N. Warren 1, J. Norbert-Munns 2, M. Cox 3. Intermediate Championship: 25yd Fre tyle. Reec - mith l, A. v\ ynn-William. 2, J. Latham 3. 25yd . Ba kcrawl-A. Ju tice 1, B. Bailey 2, A. Wynn-William 3. 25yd . Br a tstroke-A. Ree e-Smith 1, A. Justice 2, S. K llaway 3. Breast troke tyle-B. Bailey l, , . Reece-Smith and H. Peatc 2 equal. Diving-]. Latham l, B. Cleland 2, J. Ward 3. Junior Championship: 25yd . Free tyle--J. Archer 1, G. Holdgate 2, M. Russell 3. 25yd .-Backcrawl-J. Archer 1, M. Ru ell 2, L. ummings 3. 25yds. Brea t troke-M. Ru sell 1, R. Wale 2, L. Cummings G. Shand 3 equal. Breaststroke Style-]. Archer 1, M. Ru ell 2, R. Cooper 3. Diving-G. Holdgate 1, M. Rusell 2, D. Jarrett 3. Other Events: Water Stunt (senior)-A. Powell I, M. Cox 2, D. Wil on 3. Surface Dive (intermediate and junior)-]. Clap haw l, J. Latham 2, P. Stenhouse 3. Senior Sculling-M. Cox 1, D. Wilson 2, D. Clark 3. Intermediate Sculling-]. Latham I, D. Lock 2.

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Obstacle Race (senior)-D. Wilson 1, N. Warren 2, M. Cox 3. J. Latham 1, G. Mair 2. Obstacle Race (intermediate)Obstacle Race (junior)-]. Williams 1, J. Marshall 2, G. Holdgate 3. Plunge-B. Cleland 1, D. Clark 2, J. Howard 3. Running Jump from Top Board (junior)-R. Wales 1, P. Kent 2 J. Williams 3. Life Saving Race-A. Croft and A. Powell l, P. Stenhouse and B. Mosely 2, J. Steel and J. Latham 3. Ribbon Diving-S. Mackay (Kowhai) l, J. Norbert-Munns (Rimu) 2, A. Powell (Konini) 3. Senior Forms Relay-VU A 1, VLA 2, VI 3. Junior Forms Relay-IVA 1, IIIA 2, IVM 3. House Crocodile-Konini l, Kowhai 2, Rimu 3. Junior House Relay-Rimu 1, Konini 2, Kowhai 3. Senior House Relay-Rimu 1, Matipo 2, Rata 3. 107½ points 1, Rimu 100½ points 2, House Championship-Kowhai Konini 97 points 3. Senior Championship-A. Powell (21 points) l, N. Warren (8 points) 2. Intermediate Championship-A. Reece-Smith ( 12 points) l, B. Bailey and A. Justice (8 points) 2 equal. Junior Championship-]. Archer and M. Russell ( 15 points) 1 equal, G. Holdgate ( 8 points) 3. Girl with most points for her house (not a champion)-]. Latham 18½ points), I, . Warren (11 points) 2.

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The 1955 hockey season, although not entirely successful, has been one of much enjoyment. The C team won its grade, and the A, D, and E teams were runners-up in their respective grades in the inter-school matches; the B team being third equal. This year for the first time, the A team played "Darfield High School" at St. Margarefs. It was a very fast and open game resulting in a win for Darfield 5-2. We discovered afterwards that their team had not been beaten during the season and that they were playing in the senior grade! The annual hockey tournament with Craighead and Rangi-ruru was held in Christchurch this year. The CraigHead teams arrived on Friday, 12th August, and after a light afternoon tea, Craighead and St. Margaret's ran on "to fight it out!" At half time the score was one nil to us, but this seemed as much as we could make it! The final score after a very exciting match being 3-1 to Craighead-a win which was

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well deserved. On Friday evening we entertained the Rangiruru and Craighead hockey teams and the Rangi-ruru Prefects in the school hall. Craighead met Rangi-ruru's team on Saturday morning and after another very good game the result was a draw, one all. Following a short break, we held a "five minutes each way" triangular tournament; each team playing each other again. The winners of this were Rangi-ruru, who seemed to have the art of "quick scoring"! The result of the match, St. Margaret's v. Rangi-ruru was a draw, one all, thus giving the honours of the tournament to Craighead with one win and one draw. At the conclusion of the "five minutes each way" tournament, we were all invited to a delightful lunch at Rangi-ruru, after which we waved Craighead off until the bus turned the corner out of sight. I think we will all agree that the week-end was most enjoyable, and a very high standard of hockey was to be seen from all sides.

"A" HOCKEY TEAM Standing (left to right): Jennifer Lak~, Denise Clark, Elizabeth Hardy, Phillippa Mackay, Belinda Daw on, Jill Ferraby, Shona Mackay. Sitting (left to right): Joan Latham, Sally Edwardes, Nicola Warren (captain), Margaret Powell.

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This year the house hockey matches again brought out the usual keen house spirit, the final result being a win to Kowhai. The hockey umpiring tests, newly introduced this year, have done much to raise the standard of play and knowledge of the rules, and we are very grateful to Miss Copper for organising them. We would like to congratulate Sally Edwardes, Joan Latham and Margaret Powell on being awarded their hockey colours. Also Denise Clark and Elizabeth Hardy on being chosen to play in the Canterbury secondary schools' girls' team against Malvern, and Belinda Dawson on being chosen for the Canterbury senior B team. The teams would like to thank Miss Copper for her valuable help and patient coaching throughout the season. We would also like to extend our thanks to Miss Corder and Mrs Wilson for giving up their time to referee some of the interschool matches on Wednesday afternoons. ( Congratulations to Nicola on being re-awarded her colours.-Ed.) HOCKEY

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A Team-Goalkeeper, E. Hardy; Right Back, B. Dawson; Left Back, M. Powell*; Right Half, J. Ferraby; Centre Half, P. Mackay; Left Half, S. Mackay; Right Wing, S. Edwardes*; Right Inside, J. Latham-)(•; Centre Forward, N. Warren* (captain); Left Inside, J. Lake; Left Wing, D. Clark. B Team-Goalkeeper, W. Bishop; Right Back, M. Cox (captain); Left Back, J. Chirnside; Right Half, E. Coe; Centre Half, J. Iverach; Left Half, P. Kellock; Right Wing, J. Steel; Right Inside, A. Croft; Centre Forward, P. Lane; Left Inside, A. Powell; Left Wing, A. Combellock. C Team-Goalkeper, . Harrison; Right Back, J. Fergu on; Left Back, A. John ; Right Half, J. Pickles; Centre Half, H. MacGibbon; Left Half, E. Bromley; Right Wing, B. Mosely; Right Inside, A. Ballantyne (captain), Centre Forward, H. Rich; Left Inside, J. Ward; Left Wing, D. Chivers. D Team-Goalkeeper, E. Robertson; Right Back, J. Whitford; Left Back, J. Powell; Right Half, A. Reece-Smith; Centre Half, E. Jones; Left Half, H. Will (captain); Right Wing, D. McDonald; Right Inside, E. Phillip ; Centre Forward, J. Adams; Left In ide, E. Pickles; Left Wing, A. Young. El Team-Goalkeeper, S. Henderson; Right Back, J. Young; Left Back, J. Sloss; Right Half, P. Wills; Centre Half, F. Flewellyn; Left Half, J. Hartland; Right Wing, A. Todd (captain); Right Inside, S. Bent; Centre Fonvard, F. Moffatt; Left Inside, R. Marshall; Left Wing, W. Warren.

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E2 Team-Goalkeeper, K. Brander; Right Back, S. Rogers; Left Back, J. Blunden; Right Half, M. Boon; Centre Half, R. Humphries; Left Half, J. Gough; Right Wing, A. Wright; Right In ide, H. Peate; Centr Forward, M. Stokes (captain); Left Inside, L. Pappril; Left Wing, L. McAlpinc. Reserve. -J. Macfarlane, R. Es. on. * Denote. colours. RESULT, v. Rangi-ruru drew 1-1. v. Avonside won 3-2. v. Technical won 5-2. v. Girl.' High chool lo t 1-2. v. West High School won 3-1. B St. Margaret' v. Rangi-ruru won 3-1. v. Avon ide drew 1-1. v. Technical College won 6-0. v. Girl.' High School lo t 2-0. v. West High School won 1-0. v. New Brighton won 4-0. v. Papanui High School lost 1-2. C St. Margar t's v. We t High chool won 1--0. v. von ide won 2-1. v. Papanui won 1-0. v. Girl ' High School won 2-1. v. Rangi-ruru won 2-1. D St. Margaret's v. Rangi-ruru lost 1-7. v. ew Brighton won 1-0. v. Avonside won 4-0. v. We t \'\'On 11-0. v. Girls' High School dr w 0-0. 1 •• • Technical won 7-0. El St. Margaret's v. Girl 'High Scho I 1, won 2-l. v. Girl.' High S hool 2, won 2--0. v. Wet High School, won 2-0. v. Linwood 1, won 2-1. v. Linwood 2, drew 0--0. v. Rangi-ruru lo t 0-1. E2 St. Margaret'. v. Linwood, lo t 0-1. v. Linwood 2, drew 0-0. v. Rangi-ruru lo. t 0-1. A St. Margaret'

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This year, for the first time, we have entered a chool hockey team in the Saturday competition . "Cranmer," as we are called, has so far lost only one match in the Senior B grade, and that was unfortunately during the holidays when the full team was not available. The standard of the Saturday hockey i very high, and hould improve our play a great deal.

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I do hope that the enthusiasm of this year's team will continue throughout the years to come. The team consisted of the following players :

Centre Forward, P. Lane; Left Inside, D. Clark; Right Inside, J. Lake; Left Wing, J. Latham; Right Wing, . Warren; Centre Half, B. Dawson; Left Half, E. Coe; Right Half, J. Ferraby; Left Back, M. Powell; Right Back, M. Cox; Goalkeeper, E. Hardy.

On Monday, June 6th, we played in the six-a-side tournament, at Hagley Park. \Ve reached the final, and after a very close game in which we had to play extra time for the deciding point, were beaten 4-3 by Carlton. The following girls took part: E. Hardy, M. Cox, B. Dawson, . Warren, P. Lane, D. Clark. Another triumph for the team was having four girls chosen for the Canterbury repre entative teams. Nicola Warren, Elizabeth Hardy and Denise Clark played in the Secondary School team against Malvern, and Belinda Dawson was picked for the Senior B team to play at Timaru-Joan Latham and Jenny Lake were reserves. -Denise Clark.

"CRANMER" HOCKEY TEAM Standing ( left to right) Elizabeth Hardy, Eleanor Coe, Joan Latham, Jill Ferraby, Belinda Dawson, Janet Iverach, Margaret Powell. Sitting (left to right): Margaret Cox, icola Warren, Denise Clark (captain), Jennifer Lake, Philippa Lane.

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NETBALL This year, in addition to our five netball teams, there wa~ a new grade entered in the inter-school netball matches-the "F" team which consisted of third formers only. Although none of our teams reached the finals, we feel that we have benefited greatly from these weekly matches. Our "B" team, in losing only two matches, was the most successful of all our teams. Our "A" team surprised everyone-including itselfby winning several matches towards the end of the season. The total of the points gained was, however, insufficient to win the grade. We were disappointed the week-end that Craighead came to Christchurch because they were unable to play us at netball. We did, however, arrange a most enjoyable tournament at Kilburn House, with Rangi-ruru, Girls' High School and Avonside Girls' High School and entertained them to morning tea afterwards. One of the highlights of the season was the match against the staff. The staff, apparently fearing hard opposition, considered it prudent to make members of our "A" team change their positions. This was, however, hardly necessary, as the staff revealed hidden qualities, especially for breaking rules, and after a hard battle, they won ! The staff wore our green summer tunics, while we wore various football jerseys borrowed from our brothers! We would like to take this opportunity of thanking Miss Nan Blackley for coming along to umpire. The house matches were again keenly contested and after some very exciting matches, Konini defeated Rata in the senior grade and Matipo defeated Rata in the junior grade. During one of the lunch-hours the "A" team changed their positions and played seven members of the "A" hockey team in a most exciting game in whicli .the hockey team showed unexpected ability for playing football! We would like to thank Miss Marlene Bell for umpiring this exciting game.On a mid-season Saturday morning the "A" team played the Old Girls, who showed us in a very enjoyable game, that they had not forgotten how to play netball. However, we managed to come out as winners. The team would like to take this opportunity of thanking the Old Girls for the delicious morning tea.

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Another highlight of the season was the match that the "A" team played against Boys' High School 1st XV at the beginning of the third term. This very exciting gam wa unfortunately won by the boys-the core being 17-8. How-

Standing (left to right): Johanna Bethel I. Sitting (left to right): Deirdre Scofield.

"A'' ETBALL TEAM Donne La Roche, Jeanette Cromb, Ann Justice, Lynette

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ever, we all enjoyed the game immensely, and showed no illfeeling towards them by entertaining them to afternoon tea afterwards! The teams would like to thank Miss Garnham for the very patient and helpful coaching she has given us throughout the season. They would also like to congratulate Deirdre Scofield on being awarded her colours, and all those girls who gained their pockets, especially Jeanette Cromb who had hers reawarded. -Dorothy Wilson. NETBALL

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A Team-Shoot, A. Justice; Attack, J. Bethell; Attack Centre, L. Wilson (vice-captain); Centre, D. Wil on (captain); Defence Centre, D. la Roche; Defence, J. Cromb; Goalkeeper, D. Scofield. I. Lapthorne; Attack, P. Gamble; Attack Centre, J. B Team-Shoot, March; Centre, P. Fernie (captain); Defence Centre, J. Fulton; Defence, R. Wilson; Goalkeeper, D. Nevell. C Team-Shoot, G. Jennings; Attack, J. Fleming; Attack Centre, L. Luney; Centre, S. Edridge (captain); Defence Centre, P. Thomas; Defence, B. Bailey; Goalkeeper, N. Kent. D Team-Shoot, K. Min on; Attack, A. Hewlett; Attack Centre, G. Mair; Centre, S. Sutton; Defence Centre, P. Stenhouse; Defence, J. Cl a pshaw (captain); Goalkeeper, D. Dunster. E Team-Shoot, M. Russell; Attack, P. Carl; Attack Centre, G. Rickerby; Centre, B. Robbins; Defence Centre, R. Au tin; Defence, R. Gardiner (captain); Goalkeeper, C. Wright. F Team-Shoot, K. Golden; Attacks, C. Thomson and A. Courage; Attack Centre, L. Main (captain); Centres, L. Parker and J. Russel; Defence Centres, S. Voller and P. Ballantyne; Defence, R. Cooper; Goalkeepers, A. Jamieson and E. Leitch. NETBALL

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A St. Margaret's v. Avonside, lost 24-17. v. Papanui High School, ,,von 27-15. v. Girls' High School, lost 22-14-. v. West High School, lo t 16-11. v. St. Mary's, lo t 23-10. v. Sacred Heart, won 15-13. v. Villa Maria, won 22-15. v. Rangi Ruru, won 20-16. v. Te Wai Pounamu, lost 18-13. B St. Margaret's v. Te Wai Pounamu, lost 10-9. v. Villa Maria, won 16-13. v. West High School, won 18--13. v. Rangi-Ruru, won 17-11. v. Linwood, won 17-11. v. St. Mary's, won 17--11.

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v. Sacred Heart, lost 24--14. v. Christchurch Technical, won 19---13. v. Avonside, won 17-12. v. Girls' High School, won 21-1-t. C St. Margaret's v. St. Mary's, won 21-16. v. Avonside, lo t 18-17. v. West High School, drew 11-11. v. Rangi-ruru, lost 23-17. v. Sacred Heart, lost 22-9. v. Te Wai Pounamu, won 19-16. v. Papanui High School, won 48--8. v. Linwood, won 28-10. D St. Margaret' v. Avonside, won 15-11. v. Linwood, won 37-2. v. Girls' High School, lost 18-11. v. West High, chool, lost 24-18. v. Rangi-ruru, won 15--4. v. Te Wai Pounamu, lost 17-10. E St. Margaret's v. Sacred Heart, lot 31-7. v. West High School, won 18--1 :2. v. Avonside, lost 11-8. v. Girls' High School, lost 22-10. v. Linwood, won 20-10. v. St. Mary's, lo t 34-7. v. Villa Maria, lo t 18-15. v. Rangi-ruru, won 14-11. v. Christchurch Technical, lost 18-15. F St. Margaret' v. Papanui High School, lost 21-11. v. Avonside, lost 19-12. v. Girls' High School, lost 20--5. v. Linwood, won 23-18. v. St. Mary's, lost 18-4. v. West High chool, lost 22-7. ,·. Villa Maria, lost 16-6. v. Rangi Ruru, dre-.v 18-18. v. Sacred Heart, lost 30-5.

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The annual sports were held at Lancaster Park on Thursday, April 14th. Once again we were favoured with a beautiful day and perfect conditions. One record was broken by Phillippa Mackay in the junior rounders ball throw; and four were equalled by Joan Latham in 75 yards intermediate, Cynthia Scott in the junior 75 yards and 65 yards hurdles, and Phillippa Mackay in 100 yards consolation junior. One new novelty event was introduced for the house captains and vice-captains. This proved to be most popular, but

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I noticed several seniors complaining about skinned noses the following day. The intermediate and juniors were well catered for in the amusement line this year, a they had both novelty and obstacle race . Standards were again run off before Sports' Day, and ensured that every girl did something towards points for her house. The whole house relay was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, and for the fifth year running Rata was triumphant. Our thanks must go especially to Mis Copper for the most efficient and enthusiastic way in which she organised the sport in her first year at St. Margaret's. We are very grateful to her for making them uch a success. Al o we wish to thank all the judges officials and dome tic staff who worked so tireles ly. We were very pleased to have with us Mr A. K. Vvarren to pre ent the cups and prize . This year the under thirteen championship was deleted from the programme, all the cup from that section going down to the Junior School. Our hearty congratulations go to icola Warren on having her colours re-awarded; to Joan Latham and Denise Clark on gaining their athletic olours, and to Barbara Robbin and Ali on Croft on being awarded their athletic pockets. On Friday, March 18th, we had our second annual athletics match against Avon ide Girls High School and Girl ' High School, on the grounds of the former school. This year, however, St. Margaret' was caught unawares, and we departed having enjoyed ourselve thoroughly, but without carrying off the honours. The final re ults were: Avon ide 3 8 points, Girl ' High 29 point , St. Margaret's 17 points. Our sincere thank go to Avonside for on e again being ho tess, and we hope to reciprocate when we eventually get to our new school. The following girl were chosen to represent the school in this contest: J. Edwardes, N. Warren, E. Pickles, C. Scott, B. Robbins, A. Powell and D. Clark. -Sally Edwardes. [Congratulations to Sally on having her colours re-awarded. -Ed.] ATHLETIC RES LT Senior Championship Events: l00yds. (record 11 3-5 cc., G de Thier, 1940; G. Jenkin, 195~\ 1953). Warren 1, E. Edwardes 2, D. lark 3. Time J 2 1-5 ec. 80yds. Hurdle .. (record 11 2-5scc., G. Jenkins, 1953, G. Redpath, 1954)- T_ Warren I, D. Clark 2, S. Edwardes 3. Time 12sec.

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75yd. (record 9 cc., G. Jenkins, 1952, 1953)- . Edwarde l, r Warren 2, D. Clark 3. Time 9 1-5 ec. High Jump (record 4ft 101/sin, W. Morgan, 1944 )-D. Scofield 1, B. Mo ely 2, . Warren 3. Height 4ft 7¾in. Long Jump (record, 17ft 6in., G. de Thier, 1940)-D. Clark 1, E. Pickle and . Edwarde 2 equal. Di tance 15ft.

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ATHLETIC CHAMPIONS, 1955. Cynthia cott (Junior), icola Warren (Senior), Joan Latham (Intermediate).

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Intermediate Championship Events: lO0yds. (record 12sec., G. Jenkins, 1951, .J. Calder, 1952)-J. Latham 1, A. Wynn-Williams 2, A. Croft 3. Time 12 2-5sec. 65yds. Hurdles (record 9 4-5sec., G. Jenkins, 195LJ-J. R. Wilson 2, A. Croft 3. Time 10 1-5sec.

Latham

75yds. (record 9 2-5sec., G. Jenkins, 1951, J. Calder, 1952, S. Edwardes, 1954)--J. Latham 1, A. Croft 2, A. Todd 3. Time 9 2-5sec. -equals record. Latham 1, A. High Jump (record 4ft 7¾in, J. Jones, 1948)-J. Combellack 2, R. Wilson, E. Coe and R. Marshall 3 equal). Height 4ft 4in. Long Jump (record 15ft 6in, S. Edwardes, 1954 )-J. Latham 1, A. Croft 2, L. MacAlpine 3. Distance 14ft 9¼in. Junior Championship Events: lO0yds. (record 12sec., V. Meares, W. Mauger 3. Time 12 ·l-5 ec.

1940)-C.

Scotc

H . .Kich 2,

65yds. Hurdles (record 10sec, G. Jenkins, 1950, G. Redpath, 1951, S. Edwardes, 1953-C. Scott 1, L. Smith 2, P. Mackay 3. Time lOsec-equal record. 75yd . (record 9 1-5sec, S. Edwarde , 1953 )-C. Scott 1, H. Rich 2, L. Smith 3. Time 9 l-5sec-equals record. High Jump ( record 4ft 111/sin, M. Falch, 1947-B. Gebbie 2, E. Phillips 3. Height 4ft 6¾in.

Robbins 1, J.

Long Jump (record 16ft 2in, W. Morgan, Marshall 2, C. Scott 3. Distance 14ft 9in.

Robbins 1, J.

1943)-B.

Other Events: Sack Race (Senior)-D. Wilson 1, J. Blunden 2, L. McAlpine 3. Throwing Cricket Ball (Senior) (record 57yds Sin, J. Robilliarcl, 1950)-F. Jones 1, J. Lake 2, D. Clark 3. Distance 54yds 6in. Obstacle (Senior)-A. Powell 1, G. Mair and P. Undrill 2 equal. Slow Bicycle (Open)-].

Clapshaw

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Three-legged (Senior)-D. Wilson and D. Clark 1, S. Edwardes and S. Mackay 2, A. Croft and G. Macfarlane 3. Hockey Dribbling (Senior)-A. Powell 1, H. MacGibbon 2, S. Mackay 3. ovelty (under 15 )-A.

Young 1, J. Gray 2, H. Rich 3.

Novelty ( under 14 )--R.

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Sack Race Williams 3.

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Throwing Rounders Ball (Junior) ( record 5 7yds lf t 5in, H. Thompson, 1952)-P. Mackay 1, H. Rich 2, F. Flewellyn 3. Di tance 58yds l ft 6in-a record. Sack Ra e ( under

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Whole House Relay-Rata I 00yd

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I, VI 2, VLA 3. I, Kowhai 2, Matipo 3.

Con olation Senior ( record l 2 2-5sec, H. Wishart, 1953 )-

J. Morris 1, S. Macky 2, D. Robinson 3. Time 13sec. 100yd Consolation under 16 (new event)-]. 2, H. Will 3. Time 13sec.

Fleming l, F. Powell

100yd Con olation under 15 ( record 13sec, J. Bethel, 1953), A. Combellack, 1954 )-P. Mackay I, A. Young 2, P. Skjellerup 3. Time 13sec-equals record. House Captains' ovelty Race-M. Cox and Iverach and F. Jones 2, D. Wilson and D. Clark 3. Sack House Relay-Konini

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Junior House Relay-Matipo

1, Kowhai 2, Rata 3.

Senior House Relay-Kowhai Little Visitor'

Race-R.

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Senior Championship. Warren, 14 points; Edwarde and D. Clark ( equal 1 ) , 11 points. Championship--].

Junior Championship--C. 10 points. -S.

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Woods 1, J. Shirtcliffe 2, R. Morten 3.

CHAMPIO

Intermediate Croft, 8 point .

. Warren

Latham,

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Scott, 16 points; runner-up, B. Robbin,

Girl with most points for her House (not a Champion hip winner) Edwardes, 14 points; runner-up, D. Clark, 13 points.

House Championship, Senior Kowhai 201 2-3 points; Rata Konini 91 points; Matipo 72 points. House Championship, Junior Rata 109 points, Matipo points, Rimu 65 points.

124 1-3 points; Rimu 98 points;

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ESSAY COMPETITION--WINNING

Ten Years After-What

ESSAY

Has the World Achieved in the Last Ten Years?

At 8 a.m. on August 6, J 945, a United States· Superfortress dropped the first atomic bomb ever to be used in warfare on Hiroshima, destroying all vegetation within a hundred thousand square yards, and killing over seventy-eight thousand people. Three days later a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki with equally drastic effects. These were the two culminating horrors of a war unsurpassed in hi tory for a fiendish barbarity that denied man's attribute of rationality. Since the beginning of recorded 6me the world has been in a more or le s continual state of warfare, and in proportion with man's knowledge the deadlier have his in truments of destruction become. It would be reasonable to expect that after such a terrible object lesson the people of the whole world would band together for the common good to bring about the abolition of this diabolic weapon which threatens to annihilate mankind. Yet we have gone about our petty affairs, scarcely paying any heed to it, until it has been brought to perfection. We can no longer deceive ourselves as to the reality of the danger, but still we wait stolidly for someone else to make the first move. Conferences between eminent statesmen and scientists of many countries invariably come to the conclusion that atomic warfare must at all costs be prevented-but none will take the initiative and we live continually under its sinister cloud. Resurgences of the old flame of war in Korea, in Malaya, in Inda-China, Algeria, Cyprus, and on the borders of Egypt and Israel-all point to the unhappy truth that we have made little if any progres towards world peace, even if a major conflict has as yet been avoided, by how small a margin no one can tell. This fortunate circumstance can at least in part be ascribed to the good offices of the United Nations Security Council. The establishment of the United Nations Organisation is the most hopeful milestone to mark our progress towards the improving of world relations. That it has not always succeeded in keeping peace cannot be imputed to it as a fault, since in accordance with its beliefs it does not try to enforce the

decisions of its councils. But peace, in the United Nations tenets, is not merely an absence of war. It is constructive and dynamic, and more important even than the Security Council is the Economic and Social Council, the many sub-divisions of which deal each with a particular aspect of peace-time living -UNESCO, which is primarily concerned with education, especially the problems of educating the under-developed peoples of the east, the Food and Agricultural Organisation and the World Health Organisation. It i difficult to assess exactly how much good the United Nations and the bodies which constitute it really do, but if they were of no other benefit they at least serve to bring the leaders of many countries together, which ought to be a help towards the ultimate establishment of an international sympathy, the only sound basis on which to attempt to build a better and happier world. Since the end of the war we have witnessed the steady growth of another menace to the well-being of the world in the shape of Communism. Originating in Soviet Russia as a laudable creed of equality and labour for the common weal it has become as autocratic and tyrannous a form of government as ever was the royalty which it overthrew at such a price of blood. Yet its ostensible ideals have appealed to the under-fed and under-educated millions of the east. So rapidly has its following increased that it begins to be a threat to the security of western civilisation. We can no longer afford conveniently to ignore the starving millions of the east or to say with resignation, "What can we do to help so many?" If we do not find a way Russia will, and a trial of the strength of the east and Russia combined against the west might well prove our downfall. One of the most successful schemes for improving the lot of eastern peoples has been the Colombo plan. At the outset the Colombo plan was intended to develop the industrial resources of India and Ceylon, and to modernise machinery and methods, aiming ultimately at independence and self-government. So beneficial has the plan proved that it has widened its scope considerably and now is doing untold good, especially in enabling an inter-change of students between eastern and western countries which not only gives the students a chance of a more liberal education but makes possible the establishment of more intimate relations between the people of the east and west. It is unfortunately apparent that science has given the best

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of its minds and resources to the making of weapons of aggression. We are allowed to forget that atomic power may prove one of the highest possible benefits to the world as a potent ::;o·.irceof energy, that jet-propelled aircraft do not only mean more efficient and deadly aerial combat but a quicker means of communication, too. Yet there has been an advance in other In medicine, the wider and safer use of field of science. "sulpha" drugs and penicillin) and the development of psychology in its better sense all mark progress in the fight against disease .. The Salk vaccine for poliomyelitis, too, may prove to be a step in the right direction even if it has not been the unqualified success that was at first hoped for. Among the more spectacular scientific achievements one might cite the Kontiki expedition and the conquest of Everest, and although neither of these is of any practical value, they do show that the spirit of adventure is not dead, and that the co-operation and endurance of which we saw so many outstanding examples during the war can extend to peaceful enterprise, too. Only time can show what we have achieved in the arts> for it so often happens that a work which at first is acclaimed to the skies and seems to be made of enduring material will sink into oblivion within a few decades. One reason for the apparent poverty of artistic achievements of real merit is th~ restless state of the world, which manifests itself continually in an unhealthy introspective attitude and a sense of dissati faction, of a search for meaning in our life of turmoil and unh;ippiness. Artists, writers and musicians are even more sensitive to the world's troubled state and how it in works which are confused, obscure and depressing. Perhaps such books as "Exploration Fawcett" and "The Rivers Ran East" may survive as stories of thrillin_g adventure and memorials of noble men. One might well wonder which of all the war stories that have appeared in the last ten years will last. Looking back over the achievements of the past ten years it is obvious that the world has found it easier to kill and destroy than to reconstruct where it has destroyed. It is not a pleasant comment on human nature that in all the centuries that mankind has existed we have not yet found a way to live at peace with one another. --Margaret

Williams, VIA.

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ELIZABETHAN-1955 When mirth and warmth and friends are free, When laughter echoes joyfully, Then all my cares mean naught to me; Hey derry down down derry. Let merchants to their money look, Give parsons all, the well-read Book, But I'll to fun, by hook or crook, Hey derry down down derry. We'll roll a tune, we'll swing a dance, Sweet maidens with a winsome glance Will deck our arms, as off we prance; Hey derry down down derry. When night spreads o'er the sleepy town, We'll up, and toss the red ,vine down, With music sweet the hours we'll clown; Hey derry down down derry. So when old age our pates doth grey, When backs be bent, our thoughts will stray To days of mirth, and love so gay; Hey derry down down derry. The moral of this story be, "Our life's too hart for misery," So live each day with heart-felt glee; Hey derry down down derry. -Mary

Elphick, VIB.

REHEARSAL It was a dark alley. The old, old buildings rose up, their upper storeys almost touching above the paved street, the broken windows looking like blank, staring eyes. Here and there an open doorway stared out unseeingly into the duskiness beyond. Over everything rested a gloom that pervaded the houses themselves. One street light peered into the blackness fearfully, as a child might ]ook at the dark stairs when

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going to bed. The stones that paved this darkness were uneven so that an unwary traveller might stumble or fall. Over everythink towered the buildings, crushing in the darkness, keeping out anything that might wish to enter. And there was not a sound-that was what made the street so ominous, so menacing, so evil. The everday hustle and clamour of London never reached this place. Then-there was a sound-a sound of quiet, running footsteps, and a girl ran out of the blackness into the small pale patch of yellow brightness cast by the one tentative light. She stopped, and looked round, and there was terror in her white face accentuated by the light, in her wide staring eyes, and in her slightly parted lips. She leant against the post and tried to regain her breath, her breast heaving not with exhaustion only. Then, slowly, a gloved hand came out of the velvety evil dark, and struck. The girl uttered a sigh, and fell noiselessly, the hilt of the knife gleaming in her back where the light caught it. There was a faint sound, maybe of soft receding footsteps, that faded away quickly, and the street was as before, the buildings pressing in, throttling life out of the whole place, squeezing the life out of the one faint light and the slim form that lay half in light, half in darkness. Suddenly a voice shouted and the whole scene was brightly illuminated. A man ran to the girl's side and she sat up. "Oh, Edward, wasn't that right?" "No, no, no. When will you learn to fall so that your profile shows in the light?" asked the man angrily. -Leonore Smith, V Lower A. Dear Ed., You are so very insistent! You plagued me for a contribution to the magazine and would accept not one of my ingenious excuses. It was in my darkest hour of despair that I was suddenly struck by a brain-wave. If you wanted poetry, you should have it! There and then I dispatched a letter to Mount Parnassus-an open invitation to any poet to contribute his views upon St. Margaret's College to our celebrated magazine. What poet could not be honoured by such a request? In fact, I hear from reliable sources that my letter was the most talked-of subject up there for a whole week, so that even the argument as to how Mr Shakespeare managed to write Shakespeare's plays if he were Mr Marlowe all the time, had to take second place.

80 The response has been most encouraging, but Mr Burns felt that where St. Margaret's was concerned his patriotic fervour might get the better of his poetical abilitie . Mr Browning begged to decline as he had discovered that two of his aunt were Old Girls of St. Margaret's and having no particular aflection for them, he felt unable to approach the . ubject with an open mind. Mr Pope, on the other hand, was quite enthu ·iastic. In my perambulations oft I happed To pass St. Margar t's, there to stand enrapped Before its prehistoric pile of wood Which through the strife of fifty years has stood, And braved with stoic dignity the squalls, The snows, the tempest --and the tenni. ball. ! While car-horns tooted vainly on the road I contemplated thu the weet abode, The sacred halls where green-garbed nymphs hefore Minerva's throne perpetually adore. Where from the hallowed trea ure-house of books, Oft times an ethereal vi age winsome looks Beneath her tre ses fair and scarlet glasses Bewitching each enamoured wain who passes. And list! A most excruciating clamour Of lessons being dinned in with a hammer. 0 Deity of Knowledge, gentle Queen, E'er hold St. Margaret' 'neath thy rule severe. Mr Wordsworth, as one would expect, dwelt on the aestheti rather than the intellectual aspect. He submitted this as an improvement upon a less mature version. I wandered lonely a a cloud ·- one more lonely in the city, Th sagging sky clung like a hroud, And e' n the daffodils looked pretty Wilted-no inspiring sight. For the poem that I had to write. \t\'hen, all at once, beneath the trees, ( How swiftly Hope supplants De~pair ! ) I saw some shapely legs and knees A-frolicking on Cranmer Square. The sight enthralls us and astound usSt. Margaret's College playing rounders.

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I gazed--and gazed-but little thought ( For who would think with this to see?) Indeed, no Poet could be ought But joyous in such company. My former thoughts of ature dimmed, A fairer Beauty now I hymned. For oft when on my couch I lie This mem:ry warms my pensive hours, And yet my pen with "anguished cry'' Apostrophises blooming flowers. A cruel task with which I'm facedI cater for the public taste! Mr Shakespeare was labouring under no sentimental delusions about St. Margaret's, but he wrote to say that he had never regretted immortaljsing it in the celebrated "Taming of the Zoo" and that he now felt it to be worthy of one of his best efforts in a lyrical train. When that I was a boy of yore I wa not extra fond of chool. When chance there was, I played the fool. Schools much the same as e'er before. Hey Nanny No; school's much the same, And teachers still are tempting game. We cov red all the desks we at in With drawings that were omewhat crude, But like True Art conveyed the mood Of our reflections during Latin. Hey onny No; school's much the same, And teachers still are tempting game. The history books abound with soldiers Provided, all, with strong cigars, And flowing beards and battle ~cars And similar suggestive bulges. Hey onny o; school's much the '-ame And teachers still are tempting game.

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I note the same red herrings thrown, The hooks are always baited well. The same amazement greets the bell, The innocence, the chatty tone. Hey Nonny o; school's much the same And teachers still are tempting game. I am afraid that Mr Milton's contribution will not be ready when the magazine goes to press. He gave me to understand that when it had taken him so many years to write about Paradise Lost, I should not expect him to cope with an even more elevated subject, such as St. Margaret's, in a matter of weeks. I trust, dear Ed., that you are satisfied with all the trouble I have gone to on your behalf, and a you will agree that my correspondents' poetry is quite irreproachable we will be spared this once the usual painful tiff over the dubiou literary merit, of my contribution. Yours faithfully, Florence Jones, VIA.

SPRIG Flowers are blooming, Trees are budding, Let's give a cheer, Because spring is here. Bells are ringing, Children singing, Let's give a cheer, Because spring is here. Lambs are dancing, Foals are prancing, Let's give a cheer, Because pring is here. ·Calves are mooing, Babies cooing, Let's give a cheer, Because spring is here. -Pamela

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MY GUINEA PIG Bessy is a dear little guinea pig who is very friendly with everyone, and will come to the hutch door whenever she is called. Every morning as I go to school, I whistle and she comes out of her sleeping quarters and climbs up on the wirenetting to greet me. As I go round to the end of the glasshouse she walks up the hutch watching me all the time, as I pick the grass. As I walk back into the glasshouse she squeaks, indicating that she is hungry, which she always is, even when she has just been fed. I open the door and place fresh straw in the sleeping quarters and then the grass in the other end. I acquired Bessy when she was young, which has enabled me to get thoroughly acquainted with her. She has had many babies. These I was very sorry to sell, but the total sum earned from them was £4, with which I was able to buy a riding hat. I bought Bessy and Berty as a pair, but I was very sad when Berty died about two months ago. Bessy has been my pet now for three years and my friend says, "Is Bessy still striving gallantly?" at which I answer, "Yes." Every Saturday morning I wash my hair and while drying it I clean the hutch out, which I enjoy doing; but I find it is quite hard to catch Bessy. She has pretty colourings and loo-ks so intelligent that I expect that any minue she will begin to speak. -Jan Sutherland, Form TI. A GIRL'S DREAM Gazing into the glowing coals I sometimes dream of mares and foals, Of saddles, bridles and grooming tack, And a beautiful cream and chestnut hack. I think of clean sweet-smelling stables, Of the long and narrow tables Where we polish gear at night By the lantern's flickering light. In fancy I hear horses' hooves, . As the groom among them moves. Then I arouse and with a sigh Wish my darling dreams goodbye. - Joanna Baudinet, Form I.

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"LE SILENCE DE LA MER" Le Silence de la Mer" est une histoire tres emouvante de resolution grave et de loyaute et d' espoir manque pendant la guerre recente. C'est un conte de Jean Bruller qui ecrivait sou le pseudonyme de 'Vercors.' C' etait un des chefs de l' organization sou-terraine, "Les Editions de minuit," qui publia cette histoire pour le premiere fois. La base de l' histoire est l'arrivee d'un officier allemand chez un monsieur francais et sa niece, ou il est oblige de demeurer pendant !'Occupation. II n'y a pas beaucoup d'action clans l'histoire, car elle s' occupe plus des sentiments et des espoirs de Werner, l' Allemand, et le silence constant du Francais et de sa niece. Des les premiers jours, quand la niece ouvre la porte et "reste silenciense" ni elle ni son oncle ne prononce un mot a I' AlJemand, quoiqu'il leur parle, surtout, apres la nuit quand il commence a entrer "en civil." II leur parle au sujet de sa patrie, de sa musique, de son amour pour la France, et surtout, de ses espoirs pour "le mariage" de la France et de I' Allemagne. II croit que les deux pays ont besoin l'un de l'autre. II explique ceci, en racontant la fable de "la Belle et la Bete." Puis, un jour il va a Paris pour off rir ses idees sur cette guerre, qui est pour lui "une guerre pour finir les guerres." Quand il returne, il ne parait pas· pendant plusieurs semaines clans le salon de ses hates involontaires. Quoique ni l'oncle ni la niece ne se dit rien, tous les deux, ils le regrettent beaucoup. ils l'entendent, qui va et qui vient, au dessus de leurs tetes, mais ils ne le voient pas. Puis, un soir, il frappe a la porte, mais n'entre pas. II frappe encore, et le Francais dit "Entrez, monsieur" -les premiers mots qui' il a prononces a l' Allemand. L'officer, entrant en uniforme, a l'air tres grave. II leur dit, tristement, que tout a ete en vain. Comme il est triste, on cri: "II n'y a pas d'espoir." Son frere, meme, l'a deserte, et a fai partie de la sincerite terrible des Nazis endurcis. II ne reste qu'il retourne "en campagne." Eet puis, la niece lui dit: "Adieu"; c'est la son premier mot, et le dernier. C'est l'histoire d'un homme remarquable-qui a honte de sa patrie, et qui dit pourtant: "J'eprouve un grand estime pour les personnes qui aiment leur patrie"; un idealiste, un musicien qui se souvenait toujours qu'il etait etranger clans la maison

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d'un Francais, et qui ne fit rien qui put passer pour de b. familiarite. Et c'est l'histoire du courage etonnant de deux Francais, qui ne laissaient jamais leurs sentiments vaincre leur patriotisme. -Judith Wright, VIA. SLEEP Now is the busy world all stilled in sleep, And slowed the pulsing of our restless hearts. Each man, in his half-waking, dreams great dreams, And knows within the narrow confines of his room A kingdom, and himself a king enthroned. His word is law, he claims the power of God, Dispenses his thunderbolts impartially, Till night's dark airs have fled th' approach of day. -Angela Spear, V Lower A.

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MY RABBIT One Saturday morning when I went out to feed my pet rabbit Snowy, I found, to my horror, that the latch of his cage was undone, and he had gone. In great grief we hunted here, there, and everywhere, but nowhere could we find him. Playfully Daddy suggested he may have gone away with a grey rabbit he had noticed in the garden the day before. Imagine our amazement when the next morning there was Snowy, once more sitting comfortably in his hutch, apparently quite unaware of the anxiety he had caused. We never knew where he had been but this is what we all think. ---Maureen Harow, Form I. THE EARTHQUAKE We were in an English lesson, and the sun was pouring in deliciously through the open doors. All was still ... and quiet . . . and warm. . . . Then, suddenly a sway, a rumble and a crash! The whole building shook like a live being. ~---ora moment everything seemed to fade into oblivion; vaguely in the distance I could hear terrified shouts and a bell ringing urgently. I found myself running, running far from the toppling buildings and maddened rushing footsteps, but running I knew not where. Terror drove me; an unquenchable fear of complete annihilation. The sky was iron-grey, menacing; the atmosphere still and humid; and all the while that terrifying rumbling and the hysterical rush of humans. It was as if the earth had turned over sleepily and shook herself in her slumber, throwing off her covers, unmindful, unaware of the confusion, calamity and chaos she had wrought. The petrifying rocking had ceased now, and black against the skyline were the crumbling remains and heaps of rubble. I stood beneath a cabbage tree, rubbing my eyes unbelievingly; then, all at once, the clouds caught their breath and the rain came down, hard and ·drenching. And mingled in that rain was the salt of my tears. -Elizabeth Phillips, V Lower A. SPRING Daffodils yellow, bluebells gay And lambs that skip and play, In the fields the foals do neigh, Happy all the live long day. -Josephine Lough, Standard 2.

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An intruding rabbit one sunny day, Hopped into a garden where Snowy's hutch lay; He liµgered a moment there to talk Near a potter's shed by the garden walk. They talked of the world, its snares anc;ltraps, And dangers lurking in all the gaps; My father working a plot nearby, Raised his hoe and let it fly. Away went bun, so great his haste, He waited not to see who chased; Undaunted, back he came once more, And rubbed so gently against the door. The latch gave way, the door flew wide-Before them lay the countryside. What would they do, where should they go In search of pleasures high and low? Through bushes thick and down the lane, Up a hill and back again; How happy were those rabbits two, Wondering what they next could do. Then thunder roared and lightning flashed, For shelter those two bunnies dashed; The rain came down, the air grew cold, Those truants now were not so bold. Then home was best, so Snowy thought, And to his friend he said he ought To seek its shelter from cold and snow, While bunny burrowed deep below. -Form

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while I looked for our cameras. Round the bend, over the bridge, through the trees, over the bumps and past the terrified horses, and with an ear-splitting squeak the old vehicle drew up dangerously close to the gate. "What do you think of her, folks?" he cried, as he struggled out. No one answered, as we all seemed to lose our tongues. After looking over her and taking many precious photos, we went inside to finish our breakfast. During the excited conversation Dad and my brother started arguing about the car. Evidently Dad was not satisfied with her bejng bought for the large sum of £5, and suggested a hill-climbing contest. As our farm consists of many tussock-covered hills, Mum tried to cancel this rather dangerous expedition, but it was no use, for Ralph was already outsjde, replacing the water and petrol that had leaked out during the few minutes we were inside. Pop! Bang! Up Fanny climbed, with Dad and Ralph perched up on boxes, clinging on for fear she might stall. My sister and I went up to see them on our horses. I could not bear to look, but my sister was more courageous and gave me a running commentary on their progress. How relieved I was when I heard the chuff! chuffing ! of the exhausted 1914 model T, slowly moving down the paddock, still whole, except for a few floor-boards that had fallen out on their expedition. Just to prove that she was worth the money, Ralph suggested that we raced "Fanny" with our horses. Down the paddock we sped with "Fanny" spluttering and coughing. Much to my brother's and Dad's delight, Ralph's beloved old car won by a few feet. This ended a most exciting day for our family during the May holidays. -Kathleen Coe, Farm II. LOCKED IN THE SCHOOLROOM Startled by the sudden click of a key in the door, I awoke, and, "Oh! Horrors l" there was Miss !slip riding away on her faithful old bicycle. I was still more horrified when, glancing at my watch, I noticed it was well after 7 .30 p.m. Practically four hours since I should have arrived at home. "Oh, dear!" how worried and anxious my parents would be, was the only thing I could think of. Walking to the back of the room I felt a ·udden warmth, and noticed that as it was a chilly evening, Miss !slip had left

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the kerosene heaters going. Settling myself in a fairly comfortable chair, which was equipped with a cushion, I made innumerable attempts to sleep. Late at night, I was aroused by the flapping and rustling of my much worn history book as it made its way over the dirtcovered floor towards me, dropping loose pages behind. When Vasco-Da-Gama and his ship jumped out of my history book and said, "Why is it that all young English gir]s never remember that it was me, not John Cabot, or others, who sailed to India

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in 1497 and 1498?" I was more intrigued still when I saw the robust Henry the Eighth quarrelling in a harsh voice with the Pope of Rome, who was not very agreeable about his having Anne Boleyn for hi second but not his last wife. I became curious, and looking towards the library shelves, I heard the angry grumbles of the many ill-treated and coverless books; while from the sewing cupboard came more grumbles at the big untidy stitches, and the careless endings. I was then approached by the mosquito, who told me I was a di graceful, ignorant child, not knowing that the disease the mosquitoes spread is malaria, which can be cured with quinine, and that the cruel human beings get rid of mosquitoes by putting kerosene in the stagnant water they live in in the lava and pupa stages. My blotting paper then sidled against me and said that I should know better than to do funny drawings and scribbles on it. Although much flustered by all these questions and scoldings, I somehow managed to give everyone an answer. Miss !slip, after being telephoned by my anxious parents, had returned to the schoolroom to earch, and was very sorry and vexed when I was found sleeping peacefully by an almostout kerosene heater. From that day onwards I have always been the first girl out of the classroom, and Miss !slip always looks carefully round the room before shutting, and locking, the door. -Diana Morten, Form II. A PRAYER The will to strive, A heart that's never beat, And yet a humble heart Laid at Thy feet; A trusting heart, Placed in Thy loving hand, For Thee to guide Upon life's pathless strand. Give me the faith That conquers all life's woe; For if my heart is Thine, I'll fear no earthly foe. -Mary Elphick, VIB.

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HYM US A TE SOMNUM Fluxit labor diei redit et q uietis hara blandus sopor vicissim fessos relaxat artus.

HYM BEFORE SLEEPING The feverish day Ebbs out in twilight's hour of calm, When soothing sleep exudes Her balm.

Mens aestuans procellis curi que sauciata dotis bibit med ullis obliviale poclum.

Wounded with care The spirit yields to sleep' caress And drains the cup Forgetfulness.

Serpit per omne corpus Lethea vis, nee ullum miseris dolor1s aegri patitur manere sensun.

And in the body Deep engulfed in Lethe's tide o grief or sickness May abide.

Corpus licet fatiscens jaceat recline paullum Christum tamen sub ipso meditabimur sopore.

Yet while Our weary limbs in rest are laid It is in Christ our minds Are stayed. -Florence Jone VIA.

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BIRCHES I THE S OW Black and white the birches stand In a crystal fairy land, For the snow did fall last night Leaving trees all sparkling white. On each tree the bough were bare, Now a coat of snow lies there. Above the trees the sky is blue Where the winter sun shines through. Casting shadows on the ground Where first snowdrops will be found, Heralding the coming spring With all the joys which it will bring. -Penny Hamann, Form I.

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WEEDS AND SEEDS Will ow basket full of weeds, Hips and haws and useful seeds. We gathered them both far and wide, O'er hill and dale and riverside. Wheat and oat, and lowly tare, Hemlock, teasel, too, are there. Dock and darnel, prickly briar, Stately raupo, growing higher. Ragged robin, quaking grass, Catching breezes as they pass. Blue-eyed speedwell, humble moss, King of weeds, the golden gorse. Each on earth a ature child, Beauty has though growing wild. Each a place in days of old, To heal a wound or cure a cold. -Forms I and II Girls.

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"DAILY EWS'' Giant in Lilliput Great excitement was caused in Lilliput-a neighbouring island, when a huge giant was shipwrecked on the sandy beach just outside Lilliput's city. On Tuesday morning all the citizens were peacefully sleeping in their beds when there came a sudden earthquake which the Mayor described as the wor t since 1901. In the morning the cause was found. Two young boys catching crabs on the beach suddenly aw in front of them an enormous giant. Rushing back to the city the boys quickly told the police, who summoned the army to venture down on to the beach and tie up the giant lest he be dangerous. ever had there been su h excitement and fear in the city! Mothers hustling round like broody hens gathering their children in ide while many inquisitive children attempted to slip outside to inspect the giant for themselves. When the "Man Mountain" awoke the people found him friendly, so granted him some freedom. The food he consumed amazed the citizens: wheelbarrows were filled with food and tipped down hi cavern-like mouth. Customs men were ordered by the Hunw to search the Man Mountain's pockets and list the articles. The following articles were found: A long wooden trunk with very rough side ; inside thi were long blunt sticks a bit bigger than walking stick . To explain this match-box and matches, as the giant called them, he rubbed one of the stick up and down the trunk until there was an explosion which knocked a small camera-man over. The explosion made fire on the end of the tick, which the giant quickly blew out, making ome unfortunate p ople fall flat on their noses. Another most queer object was like a big rounded bucket with a long handle. This the "Man Mountain" called a pipe, and demonstr:a~ed by putting what looked like a bale of dark traw in the bucket, which he lit. He placed the handle in his mouth and then by blowing he produced clouds of smoke, causing the Lilliputians to cough and splutter badly. He also told the people that men in hi country used this article often. Many other things were found, but detailed reports have not yet come to hand.

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Only the wind can play a harp Among the silver leaves; And only the birds can wake the dawn, As they sing among the trees. Only the sun can light the worldCan paint the grasses gold. 'Tis only the hills can tell those tales Which ~ever have been told. 0, how can man condemn this earth, For on her, he relies. Nature and man should form a bond And strive to harmonise. Does man realise without her aid The end would quickly come; Or does he, in his reckless way Think he, the world can run? - Jill Young, V Upper M.

LIBRARY EXCHANGES Collegiate School of St. Peter; Sydney Girls' High School; St. Michael's, Melbourne; Iona College; Nga Tawa; Woodford House; Solway College; St. Margaret's Collegiate School; Queen Margaret's College; W anganui Girls' College, Whangarei Girls' High School, Nelson Girls' College; Christchurch Girls' High School; Christchurch Technical College; Christchurch West High School; Rangi-ruru; St. Bede's College; Arnnside Girls' High School, W aitaki Girls' High School, Columba College; Craighead Diocesan School; Southland Girls' High School; Otago Girls' High School; St. Cuthbert's.

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ST. MARGARET'S COLLEGE OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION (Incorporated)

Patron: Miss J. P. Crosher. Past Presidents: Miss Janet Storry, Mrs G. Cotterill, Miss Mary Morton, Mrs C. H. Clemens, Mrs A. G. S. Gibbs, Mrs C. L. Wilson, Miss Lila Gardner, Mrs J. Roy Smith, Mrs E. M. Gibson, Miss Natalie Vale, Mrs Heathcote Garland. Immediate Past President: Mrs N. Morton Smith. President: Mrs W. L. Partridge. Honorary Vice-Presidents: Mrs

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Vice-Presidents: Mrs W Owen, Miss 1. Best, Miss G. Rankin. Hon. Secretary: Mrs E. A. Guillermo. Hon. Treasurer: Mrs C. L. Sturge. Committee:

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Hon. Auditor: Mr Mervyn Vile. ANNUAL REPORT In submitting the Annual Report for the year ended the 30th September, 1955, your Committee is able to report another very satisfactory year. Ninety-one members joined the Association during the year, fourteen of these being life members. During the year, fifteen resignations were received and accepted. The membership of the A sociation no\-v stands at 773 financial members, 377 of these being life members. We also have 2 honorary life members and 16 honorary members. School Building

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compet1t1on for the shield was to have been played, but the weather prevented play, and instead a morning tea party was held in the United Club's pavilion. The 80 guests were welcomed by our President, Mrs W. L. Partridge, and our Association which was rather fittingly hostess for this year. Several of the original players and those associated with the early matches were our guests and a really enjoyable time was spent. The birthday cake made and given by Mrs Partridge, and decorated by her with a replica of the shield and crossed rackets in the colours of the four Associations, was cut by Miss J. P. Crosher. Unfortunately, Miss Janet Storry was unable to be present, but a lovely sheaf of flowers from the four Associations was sent to her. The match was played on Saturday, 12th March, and resulted in our team winning the shield, which now hangs in the School Hall. Our team, captained by Miss Gwen Rankin, comprised Mesdames J. Neale, .J. Lawrence, J. Matson and Misses F. Ower, G. Napier, M. Falck and M. W estgarth. Morning Tea. This was held in the National Club Rooms on vVednesday, 20th April, and was most successful, there being over 80 present. Mrs J. N. Matson (Isobel Wright) gave an informal and very interesting talk on "Life on the Gold Coast." Dehutante Dance. This ·was held on 29th April at the Winter Garden and was an out::;tanding succc:;s. The 55 debutantes were again trained by Mrs Sydney Milne (Edna Gill) and were a great credit to her-it being no small task to manage 55 girls and their partners at the rehearsals. This year practically <"'.verydebutante was escorted by her fathera very pleasing feature and one in which the fathers were proud to take part. . The debutantes crossed the ballroom in pairs and were met by the President, Mrs W. L. Partridge, who presented each girl to the Bishop They then moved of Christchurch-the Right Rev. A. K. Warren. alternatively a few steps right or left to be greeted by Mrs Warren and Four large circles were formed by the Miss J. P. Crosher, respectively. girls and their partners and these later merged into one huge wheel of billowing white frocks, after which followed the Debutante Waltz. Each girl carried a posy of white flowers backed with green leaves, the work of Mrs C. Halvorsen ( Margaret Perry). Golf Day. This was arranged to take place on Thursday, 9th June, but owing to snowy conditions it was postponed until 23rd June. Approximately 24 attended and resulted in Mrs G. Simpson (Nancy Frater) winning the trophy presented by Mrs Partridge. Our thanks to the country members who provided hot soup for lunch and a delicious afternoon tea. Annual Ball. Over 400 guests attended the annual ball which was held on 7th July at the Winter Garden. Using the Association's colours of green and silver the ballroom was decorated to represent a winter scene. We draw your attention to the fact that as we now have two dances each year, members are able to invite their friends who are not members, or Old Girls, to the annual ball.

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DEBUTA TES, 1955 Front row: Beverley Hawes, Virginia Smith, Janette Elli~. Patr·icia Winskill, Suzannr orris, Beryl Batstone, Janice Clark, Jacqueline Craythorne. Second row: Adr·ienne Stevens, Janice Barhard, Gillian Slyfield, Judith Petr·ie, Rewa Steer·, Elaine Read, Jennifer Reynolds. Third row: Janice Thacker, Rachel MacGibbon, Marjorie orbert-Munns, Helen Croft, Lesyl Luisetti, Kay Bramley, Margaret Barriball. Carole Carr, Marie Scott, Esme Giddons, Anne Dearsley, Vivienne Benzie, Dorothea Harrison, Elizabeth Whitehead. Julie Cunis, Colleen Box, Barbar·a Cormack. Fourth Row: P1'1dence Gardiner, Elizabeth Anderson, Philippa Fenwick. Janet Powell, Margaret Richardson, Robin Mulligan, Jennifer Topliss. Mary Ross, Sonia Bradley, Julie Turpin, Melva Lawr-y, Gaye Redpath. Back row: Yvonne Smith, Janet Riddolls, Adrienne Dunster, Philippa Agar, Suzanne Thomson, Pamela Bidwell, Pamela Richmond, Elizabeth Han-is, Barbara Brownie, Jennifer Robert~, Anne Barton.

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Hockey and Netball Matches. On Saturday morning, 30th July, matches in hockey and netball were played between teams of present day girls and the Old Girls. Marlene Bell captained the Old Girls' netball team which was defeated by 15-11. Felicity Ower captained our hockey team and although our Canterbury representatives were unable to play, our team defeated the present girls by 3-2. Morning tea, at which Miss Crasher and the members of the sixth forms were guests, was served. Our thanks to Miss Copper who umpired the matches, and also to Miss Garnham who took over the umpiring after the Old Girls had given Miss Copper a very special "black eye." September Function. This was another morning tea held on 14th September in the National Club Rooms. About 50 members attended and representatives of ] 2 kindred associations were our guests. We feel th~t a !~rge number of our members have not yet become "Syllabusmmded. Health Stamps. Our thanks to those members who helped so willingly at the St. Albans Post Office on the opening day of the Health Stamp campaign. New School. At a meeting of the Board to which members of our Committee were invited, it was agreed that the Old Girls now revert to their original plan and try to raise sufficient funds for a permanent Library building. As we already have several shelves donated by Old Girls, we feel that this project will meet with the approval of all members, and would point out that gifts of books to the existing library are always most acceptable. The present library is one of the finest school libraries in Christchurch, and should be worthy of a suitable and permanent building. Cookery Book. At the last annual meeting, members were in favour of our publishing another cookery book. Receiving NO response at all to our request for recipes, your Committee has definitely abandoned the idea in the meantime. Obituary. During the year several members have suffered bereavements and to those members we extend our sincere sympathy. Mannequin Parade. Arrangments are being made to hold a mannequin parade early in October, the proceeds of which will go to the Building Fund. Thanks. In conclusion we should like to record our thanks to the following: Miss J. P. Crasher for her helpful co-operation in all matters and for the use of the School Hall; Miss Margaret Rimmer for doing miscellaneous typing for us; the Lady Editors of the Press and Star-Sun; J. Ballantyne and Co. Ltd. for undertaking the sale of our tickets for our annual ball and the mannequin parade; Mr M. Vile, our honorary auditor; Mr Don Wilson, of the N.Z. Carpet Distributors Ltd., for the loan of the beautiful blue carpet for the debutantes; the hus-

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bands of our Committee members for their a sistance at our dance·, and finally we desire to thank all members of the Committee for the use of their homes for our Committee meetings, and for their efforts and support in making the year under review so successful. For the Committee, MARY

80 Man field Avenue, St. Albans. Telephone 5 7-527.

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ARMAGH CIRCLE NOTES The Circle held its morning tea party at the re-union, at which there was a good attendance. We were glad to welcome several new members. In May, we had an evening function when Dorothea Charters and two of her pupils sang for us. It was decided in future to hold such gatherings in the member ' home , thus cutting down the expense of hiring a hall. As the convener was indispo ed, Mrs Dorothy Johnstone presided. La t year we lost a taunch member when Alice Buckridge (Henderson) passed away. Our sympathy goes to her hu band and family. We also extend our sympathy to Vera Papprill in the lo s of her mother, and other who have lost loved ones in the last year. We end greetings to all who through illness have been unable to attend functions. Especially our love and sympathy go to Muriel Clemens, Louie Mardon and Mary Bishop. We hope they will soon be re tored to health. E. RICH (Convener), phon 35-405.

JUNIOR SOCIAL CLUB NOTES A a re ult of di cu ion at the annual general meeting la t year, a Committee was formed in order to organise gatherings for the younger member of the sso iation. The fir t function. were in the nature of experiments as the succes of the Junior Social Club naturally depended on thr. support given by the girls. However, vve can ay with truth that these gathering have proved most ucces ful and thoroughly enjoyable for all who have attended them. Our fir t function this year was an informal dance, and judging by the number of r que ts for another dance of this kind, this was a great u cces .

In June, a kating party to Lake Ida wa organi eel, and in September about fifty younger Old Girls met in the Grey Room at Beaths for a very enjoyable tea. Before the end of this year, we intend to organise a tenni afternoon and a Chri tma party and we hope to see a large number of Old Girl there. M. BELL ( Convern~r), phone 46-626.

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ANNUAL RE-UNION St. l\1argaret's Evensong and Founders' Day Ceremony was held on Tuesday, 16th November, in the School Hall and was attended by a large number of Old Girls. Holy Communion Service. Approximately 60 members attended this service which was conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon W. W. Averill at St. Mary's, Merivale, on Saturday, 20th November. At the conclusion of the service, morning tea was served in the Parish Hall; specially invited guests being Mrs W. W. Averill, Miss J. P. Crasher, representatives of St. Hilda's College Old Girls' A sociation, Mrs N. Duff Jones from our Timaru Branch and Miss M. Gardner of the Wellington Branch. Tennis Match and Old Girls' Race. The annual tennis match for the Betty Thomas Cup was played on Saturday afternoon, 20th November, and resulted in the Old Girls winning the cup. Our team, captained by Felicity Ower, comprised Mrs J. Neale, Misses B. Flesher, M. Shields, B. Vizer, M. Minty, S. Harrison and A. Jones. Afternoon tea was served by the President and members of the Committee, after which the race for the Addeh Perkins' Cup was run, and resulted in Mrs Ron Woods finishing first, with Mrs D. Thomson second and Mrs J. Neale third. Peter Mathieson for little girls.

won the boys' race and Gillian Mathieson the race

Evensong, Sunday, 21st November. Several members attended Evensong at St. Mary's, Merivale. We do feel that with such a large Association as ours, more members could and should attend the Church service held in connection with our Re-union. Armagh Circle Morning Tea. This was held on Monday, 22nd November. Mrs George Rich, convener of the Circle, and Mrs D . .Johnstone, assistant convener, welcomed a large number of members including Mrs C. L. Young and Mrs N. Morton-Smith, the retiring President. Annual Dinner. 150 members attended the annual dinner which was held at the Sign of the Takahe on Monday, 22nd November. Mrs N. Morton Smith welcomed the guests, among whom were Miss J. P. Crasher, Mrs C. L. Young, Mrs Duff Jones of the Timaru Branch, Miss J. Bishop of the Auckland Branch, Miss Pollydora Soteros of the Wellington Branch and two of our honorary members, Mrs B. C. Penney and Miss K. P. Edwards. Annual General Meeting. There was a very large attendance of members at the annual general meeting held in the lounge of the Sign 0f the Takahe, and presided over by Mrs N. Morton-Smith. Mrs J. Neale spoke of the great assistance the retiring President, Mrs . MortonSmith had given the Association during her term of office.

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Miss J. P. Crasher gave a comprehensive of the school.

review of the activities

Report were also read by the representatives Timaru Branches.

of the Wellington and

Election of Officers . . President, Mrs W. L. Partridge; Honorary Vice-Presidents, Mrs J. N. Hamilton, Mi s N. Vale, Miss L. Gardner; Vice-Presidents, Mrs W. Owen, Miss M. Best, Mis G. Rankin; Honorary Secretary, Mrs E. A. Guillermo; Honorary Treasurer, Mrs C. L. Sturge; Committee, Mesdames J. B. William., H. Wauchop, J. B. Jameson, H. Deans, E. Taylor and Miss M. Bell.

NEWS OF OLD GIRLS Mary Radcliffe, who was avi1arded a scholarship by the Federal Republic of Germany, is now studying at the Univer ity of Heidelberg, and later will probably go to Munich. Our congratulations to Prudence Tobin and Rosemary Smith, who have both been awarded bur arie by the French Government to study in France. Prudence was awarded a bur ary in Germany a year ago and will go from there to France. '• Helen Talbot and Hilary Agar both qualified last year as Pharmaceutical Chemists and as they are now registered with the Pharmaceutical Society, they are entitled to use the letters M.P.S., Ph.C. Gwen Rankin, who was in charge of the Primary Department of St. Margaret's College for many year, and a member of the school's teaching staff for 17 years was recently appointed an as istant mistress at Shirley Intermediate School. Rozalie Stopforth, who left early this year to tudy music at the Royal Academy of Music, wa successful in pas ing her special entrance examination. Besides attending the R.A.M., Rozali is taking Musical Appreciation clas es at "Faulkner House"-a P. .E.U. school in England. Blanche Helliwell i now Charge of the Plunket Society.

ister of the Chri tchurch branch

Joyce McBeath ( Ivemy) is working at the Department and Industrial Research Head Office in Wellington.

of Scientific

Melva Finney, who left New Zealand for England early thi year, has entered Gilmere House which is a Deacone s Collet . She will be at the College for a year before being ordained and then 'hope.~ to work in an English parish. Margaret

Rimmer is now the school secretary and is mo t helpful

to our Association.

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Fullbright Award. Muriel Thomas has been awarded a travel grant to enable her to take up a scholarship to study English Literature at the University of California, Berkeley, California. Muriel' scholarship wa. obtained for her by the Institute of International Education, ew York. Three Old Girls living in New York are Joan Checkley (Barrow), Dorothy Sim (Virtue), Faith Robin (Rodd).

OLD GIRLS CAPPED THIS YEAR M.A.Marlene Bell ( 1st class honours in Engli h). Margaret Lewis ( 2nd class honours in English). Rosemary mith ( 2nd class honours in French). B.A.Jean Adams, Margaret Alison Perry, Alison Ross.

Cameron,

Janice McLeod, Eloise Marshal,

B.Sc.Ena Balfour, Anne Lucas (Hudson). Diploma in Fine ArtsLeith Wells (Bowater). Freshers: B.A.Beryl Batstone, Turpin.

Beverley

Hawes,

B.Sc.Vivienne Benzie, Sonia Bradley, bergh.

Mary

Philippa

Marie

Scott, Julie

Fenwick, Ro ita Holen-

Diploma of Fine ArtsJoy Machin, Jennifer Reynolds, Margaret Olivier.

GIRLS TRAINING AT KARATANE HOSPITAL Anne Wright, Elizabeth Harris, Elizabeth Lester, Fiona Shrimpton, Judith Fulton, Dale Stocks, Joyce Morri .

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E GAGEMENTS Doriannc Andrews to Bevil O'Neil. Gillian Richards to John Montgomery. Elizabeth Davie to Andrew Todd. Mary ewton to Robert Grant. Lorelei Treleaven to Aubrey Cropp. Judith Norris to Pieter Schurink. Barbara Beaumont to Thomas Green. Pamela Watson to William Broadhead. Lois Sparrow to J effree Davis. Judith Walker to Maurice Agar. Margaret Bilborough to Douglas McCausland. Roberta Callaghan to Alan Hampton. Eunice Treleaven to Albert Anderson. Joan Hawkin to Richard Blakely. Jocelyn Blackler to Richard Wells. Mary Falck to Richard Harris. Mary Jecks to Alan Swafford. Jennifer Jenkins to John Robertson. Anne Stackhouse to David Judd. Venetta Howman to Peter Justice. Diana Newton to Michael Fowler. Marna Stevens to Robert Furze. Janet Robilliard to John Hampton. Hilary Agar to Jan Rincke . Maureen Goddard to Erne t Bird. Lorraine Barbour to Raymond Newton. E me Gidden to Alan Heywood. Julie Paton to Michael Brittain. Wendy Wilson to Henry Anderson. Margaret Rimmer to Sam Clarke.

MARRIAGES Ailiffe Mills to A. Meldrum. Judith Gill to Hami h Hay. Ruth Hempstalk to Ian Gray. Patricia McCallum to -Wilkin on. Joyce Cooke to Brian Dolan. Marguerite Thomas to Alan Grey. Lesley Thoma to Peter Clark. Elaine Thomson to Bruce Richards. Eris McKay to E. Walker. Ann Plimmer to Neville Whyte. Ali on Hughey to David Hurford. Betty Carr to M. Black. Alyth McLachlan to R. Kingsbury. Gwen apier to Martin Stadnyk. Janet Streeter to David Anderson. Louise Peek to Peter Radford. Noelene Read to Thoma. Doak.

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Shirley Priest to Jeffrey Hewitt. Glenys Joyce to Graham Perry. Audrey Thacker to Ian Paton. Margaret Perry to Charles Halvorsen. Rosalind Roy Smith to David Buddo. Wendy Matson to John Hall. Anne Hud on to John Lucas. Adrienne Herdman to Keith Adam on. Robin Keith to Carl Graham.

BIRTHS Marie Gurnsey Ashby), son. Jan Bowie (Smallbone), son. Margaret Harknes (Fields), daughter. Isla ottingham (Gibson), son. Pauline Ashby (Price), daughter. Helen Turnbull (Stringer), son. Janet Doak (Purchase), daughter. Diana Allen (Knowles), son. Sandra Ott (Dowland), daughter. Gwy lfa Gerard (Owen), daughter. oeline Burn (Clemens), son. Day Richards (Ballantyne), <laughter. Barbara Mehrten (Cross), son. Ro alind Mead (Carey), son. Valerie Treasure (Main), son. Ray Milliken (Brownlee), son. Mary Butters (Davis), daughter. Joan Howarth ( McFarlane), so11. Marilyn Patterson (Hollis), daughter. Margaret Kraayvanger (Dougall), daughter. Jennifer Thomson (Wood), twins-son and daughter. Margot Wethey (Segue), son. Margaret Halvorsen (Perry), son. Jean Bartlett (Broome), son. Diana Satterthwaite (Wood), son. Mary Williams ( Mannering), daughter. Ursula Bisley (Richards), son. Ailsa Gallagher (Crompton), son. Margaret Wagner (Jarman), <laughter. Noelene Doak (Read), son. Esther Bi man (Hollander), son. Lavinia Dyer (Hamilton), son. Ail a Cogswell (Stott), son. Jocelyn Devore (Goggin), daughter. Thelma Haussmann (Bloxham), on. Margaret Shad bolt (Ritchie), s011. Betty Evans (Bennett), son. Jocelyn Stok~s (Vile), daughter. Jeune Tipping (Stokes), daughter.

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Joan Wilkinson (Wilkinson), son. Mavis Titshall (Barrow), daughter. Margaret Blandford (Penrose), daughter. Dorothy Sim (Virtue), daughter. Jocelyn Broughton (Roy-Smith), son.

WELLINGTON BRANCH REPORT, 1955 Our annual meeting last year took the form of a luncheon Hotel Waterloo.

at the

It was decided at the annual meeting to hold our gatherings monthly and although not always well attended, they have been enjoyed by those present. During the year, representative of our branch h~ve been the gue ts of the following Old Girl ' A sociations: Wellington Technical College, Wellington Girls' College, Otago Girls' High School and _ apier High School Old Girls' Association. Marriage.

Polydora Soteros to Michael Gavriel.

Births. Jennifer Pearl (Kensington), son; Marjorie Nees ( apier), 'ion; Alison Williamson (Lush), son; Jean Hewson (Austin), son.

Pre. ident, Mr Secretary, Wellington.

M. Gavriel, 890 High Street, Lower Hutt.

Mi s Dorothy

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AUCKLAND BRANCH REPORT, 1955 On 14th October, 1954, we held our annual meeting. ing officers were elected:

The follow-

Pre ident, Brenda Fisher (Kissling). Secretary, Ruth Shieff (Hollander). Committee, Alys Jones.

Milla Hill (Kempthorne),

Nora Buscke (Friedlander),

J\ successful luncheon party at the Royal Hotel was our meeting place for the re-union. Old Girl al. o attended St. Matthew's for Evensong. The Vicar, Canon Blackwood Moore, referred to the Old Girls being present, and in luded the School Prayer. During the year, bi-monthly meetings have been arranged at the home of various members. These meetings have ben varied and interesting. They included an outing to Takapuna Beach to Ruth Shieffs home where the hildrcn were welcomed. Two lectures were held at the June and August meetings with speakers provided through the cour-

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tesy of the Adult Education Centre. Miss McMillan spoke on "Interior Decoration and Colour in the Home," and an intensely interesting talk on Schubert was given by Mr Owen Jensen, who illustrated his talk with piano solos. Our branch continued to assist the Mayor's Hospitality Committee with Grace Strange (Shand) organising our effort~. We are planning a drive for fnni.ls to as.~ist the School's Building Fund at our October meeting. Marriage. Births. Daughter.

Doreen Schluter toGladys

Mona King the Continent.

Scott

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TIMARU BRANCH REPORT, 19S5 The annual meeting was held on 28th October, dence of Mrs J. D. Hamilton.

1954, at the resi-

The following officers were elected: President, Mrs W. 0. Nicholson (Irene Dunn). Secretary, Miss Eunice Lee. Committee, Mesdames A. C. Barton (Chrissie Talbot), .J.D. Hamilton (Jean Penrose), R. M. Lyon ( Isobel Hearn), I. E. Duff Jones (Muriel Lance). After the meeting, Mrs Talbot, Pleasant Point, entertained members 1> ·i with a showing of films. To celebrate St. Margaret's Day, a Communion Service was held ::it St. Mary's Church. This was conducted by Archdeacon R. P. F. Plaistowe. Our Committee member, Mrs Duff Jones, attended the St. Margaret's Day celebrations in Christchurch. The kindred asociations were entertained at a luncheon at the Grosvenor Hotel on Friday, 19th November, 1954. \Ve were happy to be able to arrange morning tea with Mrs Young and Miss Scarvell on 9th December, at Jean Hamilton's residence. The President and Secretary attended a Christmas party and film evening held on 4th December by the Timaru High School Old Girls' Association.

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The President and Secretary attended the Timaru High School 75th Jubilee Reunion on Saturday, 9th April, 1955. It was a wonderful re-union. Mrs A. C. Barton represented Timaru \-vhich her daughter Anne was presented.

at the Debutante

Miss Jennifer Roberts and Miss Dorothea

Ball, at

Harrison were debutantes

also. At the beginning of June, the President held a small evening at her home. Dorothy Talbot showed excellent films of her recent trip to England and the Continent. The President July, 1955.

and her husband

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On the 4th August, we had an evening and presentation to farewell Mrs Esther Walesby who has moved to Auckland. Mrs Walesby has been one of our most active member and we shall miss her. My sincere thanks to the Secretary and Committee for assistance during the year. IRENE NICHOLSON (President). Engagements. Eunice Lee to Frank Meredith; Heather McGaughey to Ali tair McFadgen; Pamela Cullen to Noel Stray. Births. (Mcfarlane),

Barbara Kerr (Cotter), daughter; Margaret daughter; Jan Bowie ( Small bone), son.

Wilkinson

IN MEMORIAM Patricia Cameron-Smith. Old Girls who attended school from 1924 to 1935 will be grieved to hear of the death of Patti after a long illnes . She will be remembered for the interest and active help she gave to so many organisations. To her mother and her sisters, we extend our sincere sympathy.

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