1949 Silver and Green by Alumnae and Archives

SILVER AND GREEN the cligagazine of the ,fftettiobi5t Xabies' (follege, ?Jiaftitliorn JUNE, 1949

Editor: MARGARET McCUTCHEON. Sub-Editors: Marilyn Croydon, Valda Vaughan. Magazine Committee: Miss L. Mitchell, Lesley Curnow, Muriel Groves, Merele Hayes, Susie Lipton, Jill Tonikin,, Monica Wood, Shahna Zettl.

Editorial Everyone was looking forward to the Royal Visit early this year, and when the news was received that, owing to the illness of the King, it would have to be postponed indefinitely, millions of people were disappointed. These people had, perhaps, different reasons for being disappointed: some because they had wanted to see the Princess; others because they had expected to attend a great function in honour of Their Majesties. But one link joined all these people—their commcn loyalty. For nearly all Australians have, somewhere within them, a spark of deep, unswerving loyalty to the Crown, which they hoped to show when the King and Queen visited us. This loyalty to the Crown is also held by India, which, although now a Republic, still keeps her place in the Commonwealth of Nations, and acknowledges our King to be the head of the Republic. We were all pleased to hear, too, of the conference of the leaders of many of the countries

in our Commonwealth, in London, together with His Majesty the King, and of their happy meeting there. Loyalty to our King and country is not all.. If we are not loyal to our school, and let its old traditions fade, it will gradually become only the shell of what it is now, and the spirit which makes it so loved and respected will die_ More important still is loyalty to oneself. If we are true to ourselves, keeping a high ideal in front of us, aiming only at what is worthy and true, our feet should stay on the right path. The only way we can become really true to ourselves is by honestly trying to find what God wants of us. Without faith in God, and loyalty to Him, we cannot dare to trust, in ourselves. If we believe in, and trust God, we become better and worthier people, and hence better and worthier citizens of the Commonwealth.

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Salvete The School heartily welcomes new members ,of Staff: Miss B. K. Guyett, B.A. Miss Guyett was formerly a member of Staff, but has been abtent in England and France for the past two years, her teaching and studies abroad having added to her experience in the teaching of senior French classes. Miss J. Cochrane, M.A. Miss Cochrane has come to us from Scotland and Northern Ireland, the latter country being her native land; she has been appointed Senior History Mistress at M L.C., and has already become a much appreciated member of Senior School Staff. Mrs. G. Clahr. Mrs. Clahr is a Doctor of Philosophy from Frankfurt-on-Main University with a wide experience of teaching German, French, and other subjects. Miss M. J. Alston, B.A., Dip.Ed., Geography and General Science. Miss M. Komesaroff, B.A., Dip.Ed, English, History. Miss E. Wentworth (Old Collegian), Junior School. Miss M. Osborne, Kindergarten. Miss N. Edmunds (Old Collegian), Sportsmistress. Miss J. Hodge (Old Collegian), Craft Staff. Miss G. Jenkin, Dress Art. Sister N. Stewart, Resident Nursing Sister. Mr. S. M. Seymour, General Science and Mathematics. Mr. J. R. 0. Harris, M.A., Latin.

Mrs. H. J. Renard, B.A. and Mrs. E. C. McKane, B.A., were able to return to our Staff this year. Miss N. Thirlwell (Old Collegian), Speech; Miss J. Nixon, Mus.Bac. (Old Collegian), Miss I. Heywood, Mus.Dip., Miss R. Williams, Mus. Bac. (Old Collegian), Miss F. McLean, A.R.C.M., Miss Neva Start (Old Collegian), Mr. Mack Jost, who recently returned from Britain, all of the Music Staff. Laboratory, Studio and Library Assistants (all Old Collegians) : Miss J. Bell, Miss M. Bull, Miss G. Gregory, Miss L. Lewis, Miss C. Rigby. Miss E. Crawford, B.A., visiting Melbourne from New Zealand, and Mrs. E. Schaefer, B.Sc., taught for Term I this year. Miss L. Powell, B.A., has been welcomed in Term II, upon her return to our English and History Staff. Mr. I. F. Finlay, M.A., has joined the Staff in Term II. Mrs. H. Brann (Old Collegian) has replaced Miss J. McDonald, resigned, in the Business School in Term II. Miss D. Dean, Mercer House Student, Term II. Over 350 new girls entered M.L.C., Hawthorn, this year. Special welcome was given to senior girls from M.L.C., Elsternwick, who transferred to Matriculation and Business Forms, including the following School Officers: Lorraine Spence and Diana Harcourt (Prefects), Pamela Bowles, Janette Hassall, and Joan Walter (Associate Prefects).

Valete The School regretfully bade farewell to the following members of Staff who left at the end of 1948:— Miss D. M. Stevens, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., appointed Headmistress of M.L.C., Perth (the fourth member of our Staff to become a Headmistress during the past three years), for two years a teacher of Science and Mathematics at M.L.C.

Miss E. Hotchin, History, Geography, English, 8 years. Miss L. Powell, B.A., History and English, 7l years. Miss M. Slater, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Old Collegian) French, English, 5 years. Miss J. Buckland (Old Collegian) 6 years, English, etc.

SILVER AND GREEN Mrs. J. Klaar, 4 years, German and French. Mrs. E. Kubly, 3 years, German, English, etc. Miss M. Carleton, who taught Piano with great success at M.L.C. for 16 years. Other members of Music Staff: Mrs. W. Jennings, 5 years; Miss V. Heard, 3 years, Miss H. HolIingbery, Mr. A. Kriegel. Mrs. D. K. Gibbon and Mrs. M. Johnson, Geography. Miss J. E. Campbell, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., Science. Miss D. P. Tilley, B.A., English. Miss P. Agnew, Kindergarten. Miss D. Lancaster (Old Collegian), Sportsmistress.

Mwyn Sheil, Prefect, Basket-ball Captain, House Sports Captain (Cato). Kathleen Thompson, Prefect, Queen's College Non-Resident Exhibition., University Free Place. Elizabeth Wood, Prefect, House Captain (Fitchett), Vice-President of S.C.M., Special Exhibition (Greek and Roman History). Margaret Abrahams, Boarders' Wing Captain. Janet Allchin, Associate Prefect. Gwenda Beed, Associate Prefect, Vice-President of Camera Club, Treasurer of U.N.A., Queen's College Non-Resident Exhibition. Marion Brewster, Boarders' Wing Captain.

Miss I. Pearson (Old Collegian), a valued Resident Mistress for many years, and Sister T. Butler.

Barbara Cooke, Associate Prefect.

Miss K. Reseigh, Miss S. Kraetzer, and Miss A. Reed (Old Collegians), Studio and Library.

Rae Dixon, Associate Prefect.

Miss E. Tyler (Art and Craft), and Miss B. Flett (Dress Art) went overseas for experience in post-war developments in their subjects.

Lorna Dick, Associate Prefect. Rosemary Falconer, Associate Prefect. Rhoda Grice, Associate Prefect. Toan Hollings, Associate Prefect.

Among senior girls who left at the end of 1948 were the following:

Beryl Johnson, Associate Prefect, Queen's College Non-Resident Exhibition.

Rosemary Macleod, Senior Prefect, 1948.

Alison Lemmon, • Associate Prefect, Tennis Captain, Queen's College Non-Resident Exhibition.

Janet Barber, Vice Senior Prefect, 1948, Treasurer of Walking Club, Captain of Hockey Team. Jill Atkinson, Prefect. Judith Bell, Prefect and Senior Boarders' Prefect.

Beverley Lord, Associate Prefect, Secretary of Walking Club, Queen's College Non-Resident Exhibition. Margot McLennan, Associate Prefect, Tennis Team.

Barbara Clarke, Prefect, House Captain Eunice Nicholls, Associate Prefect (Senior), (Berry), Secretary of Debating Society, Senior . Queen's College Non-Resident Exhibition. Government Scholarship, Queen's College NonResident Exhibition. Marilyn Riley, Dux of M.L.C., 1948, Associate Prefect, Senior Government Scholarship, Pat. Collyer, Prefect. Moran Bursary. Marjorie Hagger, Prefect. Lois Harding, Prefect. Shirley Michael, Prefect, Hockey Team, Athletic Team. Beverley Nicholls, Prefect, Hockey Team, Lifesaving Team. Glen Saleeba, Prefect, Editor "Silver and Green," House Captain (Cato), Secretary of French Club, President of Walking Club, Hockey Team, Lifesaving Team, Queen's College Non-Resident Exhibition.

Alison Sandbach, Associate Prefect, Hockey Team. Kitty Stander, Associate Prefect, Secretary of U.N.A. and Camera Club, Special Exhibition (British History), University Free Place, Queen's College Non-Resident Exhibition. Wendy Straw, Associate Prefect (Senior), Secretary of Senior Mathematics Group, Univers'ty Free Place. Margaret Tulloh, Associate Prefect.

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Clare Walker, Associate Prefect, Hockey Team, Major Resident Scholarship to University Women's College, General Exhibition (Matriculation). Constance Williams, Boarders' Wing Captain. Judith Williams, Associate Prefect. Nancy Batt, Senior Government Scholarship (Education Department).

Noleen Ferris, House Sports Captain (Krome), Baseball Captain, Lifesaving Team. Margaret Gribble, House Sports Captain (Fitchett), Basket-ball Team. Inez Lansell, Sub-Editor "Silver and Green." Betty Macbirnie, School Librarian. Rosemary Orr, Major Resident Scholarship to University Women's College. Joan Smith, Queen's College Non-Resident Exhibition.

School Highlights SCHOOL DIARY, 1949 February— Tuesday, 8th—The first bell of the year! Back to school streamed hundreds of sunburnt girls full of holiday news and enthusiasm for a new and exciting year. Friday, nth—The School service and the Induction service for Prefects and Associate Prefects were held during Open Period in Fitchett Hall. A delightful mist of "Bluebell" was noticed throughout. Friday, 18th—Gently enticing voices, strongly appealing voices, encouraging, cheerful voices, firm (must I say it?) almost threatening voices lured us on to leap vigorously into the many school activities during Combined Activities in Open Period. Friday, 25th—During Open Period, Miss Jean Lawson, of 3DB, gave us a fascinating picture of Scandinavia to-day. Saturday, 26th—M.L.C.'s first School Garden Party was held—a memorable occasion at which parents, staff and members of the Methodist Conference were present. March—

Friday, 11th—In Open Period, Miss Eleanor Rivett gave us a most interesting talk on Education in India. Monday, 21st—Twelve seaworthy girls set out to visit the John Williams VI., the new missionary ship for the Pacific, and under the strict guardianship of our Senior Prefect, succeeded in getting their picture in the paper. Friday, 25th—Resounded, 0 ye voices? Reverberated. 0 ye echoes? The stormy clangour of the debate between Cato and Fitchett on the subject of Free Medicine resulted in a victory for Cato. Tuesday, 29th—An exciting tussle in the Lower Middle School Athletic Sports led to an equal victory between Fitchett and Krome.

U.N.O.,

Wednesday, 30th—Mr. Ivan Smith, of gave us a very comprehensive picture of the work of U.N.O., giving us much needed information, not only on the political organisation, but on many lesser publicised sections which are doing a vast amount in bringing peace and security to, the world.

Friday 4th—Congratulations to a'l House Officers! The Aquatic Antics were won by Krome.

April—

Tuesday, 8th—We were very privileged to have a visit from Mr. Lyon, former headmaster of famous Rugby.

Friday, /st—In a talk which both moved and inspired us, Dr. Calvert Barber spoke of both the Ecumenical Conference of

SILVER AND GREEN Churches in Amsterdam and the dreadful conditions of poverty and distress existing in Germany today. Friday, 8th—Into the raging blizzard, lashed by merciless snow, ventured a gallant part/ of Senior girls, now renowned for their

visitors' race must be congratulated on their fine efforts. Wednesday, 13th—Easter holidays—but what looms there, so black, so hideous? Wednesday, 20th—A mournful return as a strange fear of some imminent peril thickens over us all. Thursday, 21st—"The best actors in the world, either for tragedy, comedy, history, pastoral, pastoral-comical, historical-pastoral, tragical-comical-histragical-historical, torical-pastoral, scene individable, or poem unlimited . . . "A drum, a drum, Macbeth doth come" accompanied by a couple of 'cellos and a few fiddles. Friday, 22nd—The clouds of foreboding have broken at last and hoarse cries of horror rent the air as many unfortunatzs are swept away in the flood-waters of examinations. Monday, 25th—Dr. L. H. Ball spoke to us on Service in our Anzac Day Commemoration. May— Sunday, 1st—The boarders broadcast beautifully-sung hymns over their annual session.

DR. A. E. FLOYD (Wearing robes used in Schubert Play, by request of girls rehearsing on the lawn).

courage under all difficulties. With fortitude and valour, never hitherto known, they braved all perils as they journeyed "South with Scott." Many, I am glad to say, returned safely from their expedition. Tuesday. 12th—The School Communion, attended by a large number of girls, was held at the Auburn Methodist Church. Tuesday, 12th—The Junior School Athletic Sports were held with Berry achieving vic tory. The small runners in the special

Tuesday, 3rd—Under the auspices of S.C.M., Mr. Cheeseman gave us a talk on Malaya, especially from the points of view of education in war-time, and at the present period of reconstruction. Friday, 6th—"To be, or not to be; that is the question . . ." "Not to be . . ." (Sports postponed). Sunday, 8th—The Annual School Service, one of the greatest occasions of the school year, was held in Auburn Methodist Church. Wednesday, 11th—A few smashed records, a fine day, and a gala event. Fitchett carried off the victory in the Athletic Sports. Friday, 13th—Holidays.

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School Officers, 1949 Senior Prefect.—Beverley Ball. Prefects.—Marjorie Badenach, Margaret Bell, Mary Briggs, Ailsa Brownlee, June Dawkins, Norma Fowles, Grace Gallacher, Diana Harcourt, Mary Hughes, Beth Judkins, Joan Rush, Shirley Rush, Lorraine Spence, Gwen Stahl, Phyllis Todner, Joan Willis, Enid Yen, Shahna Zettl. Associate Prefects —Pamela Bowles, Ann Cockburn, Fairlie Crellin, Marilyn Croydon, Heather Davies, Lillian Duncan, Anne Goldsworthy, Janette Hassall, Dorothy Haynes, (Senior), Shirley Long, Shirley McAllister, Margaret McCutcheon, Marsh Dorothy (Senior), Audrey Oldfield, Mary Patten, Margaret Pinkerton, Margret Sheer, Valda Vaughan, Joan Walter, Dulcie Watson, Pat. Williams. House (Boarders') Prefects and Wing Captains.—Margaret Bell (Senior), Shirley McAllister (Senior), Kathleen Aitken, Edith Alexander, Joan Boyle, Mary Rowe, Margaret Swaby. House Captains.—Senior: Shirley Rush (Berry), Marjorie Badenach (Cato), Norma Fowles (Fitchett), Beth Judkins (Krome). Middle: Beverley Stewart (Berry), Margaret Macfarlane (Cato), Joan Millerchip (Fitchett), Rosemary McCutcheon (Krome). Junior: Laurel Wood (Berry), Hilary Dunn (Cato), (Fitchett), June Davies Wilma Garrett (Krome). House Sports Captains.—Joan Rush (Berry), Joy Stockdale (Cato), Catherine Blake (Fitchett), Mary Briggs (Krome). Middle: Janet Edwards (Berry), Elizabeth Barrow (Cato), Pauline Brown (F:tchett), Anne Williams (Krome). Junior: Yvonne Deeble (Berry), Patricia Davies (Cato), Barbara Hope (Fitchett), Janice Holt (Krome). Library Committee.—School Librarian, Enid Yen; Talks Officer, Gwen Stahl; Chief Checkers, Lyle Gribbin, Dulcie Watson; Checkers, Pat Fowler, Rosemary Hamley, Dawn Hodge; Treasurer, Linton Clarke; English Information, Merele Hayes; Science Information, Mary Hughes; Music Information, Pamela Hendy;

History Information, Margaret Baglin; Craftsmen, Jennifer Benallack (Senior), June Marsh, Sophie Wirth, Barbara Wilkinson; Information Cabinet, Beverley Harvey; Pass and Intermediate Advance Reader, Susie Lipton; Returners, Helene Shaw (Senior), Eunice Dann, Pam Sinclair; Guard, Patty Glen; Publicity, Elizabeth Phipps. Life Saving Representatives.—Berry, Shirley Dunoon and Janet Barrow; Cato, Margaret Bell; Fitchett, Margret Sheer; Krome, Joan Nicholls. Form Captains.—Honour Via, Beverley Ball; Honour VI.b, Margaret Pinkerton; Honour VI.c, Margret Sheer; Pass VI.a, Lorraine Evans; Pass VI.b, Shirley Inglis; Pass VI.c, Beverley Webster; Pass VI.d, Maryrose Campbell; Diploma A, Jill Tomkin; Diploma B, Valerie Hughes; Pre-Nursing, Pamela Hunt; Practical Arts, Margaret Conisbee; V.a, Bettine Dusting; V.b, Beverley Reed; V.c, Haidee Smith; V.d, Zoe Caldwell; V.e, Helen Caldwell; V.f, Jennifer Dufty; Lower V.a, Joan Millerchip; Lower V.6, Anne Williams; Lower V.c; Phyllis Cheese; Lower V.d, Pamela Greenall; Lower V.e, Ellen Bassett; Lower V.f, Nancy Fletcher; IV.a, Gillian Anderson; IV.b, Joan Lawrie; IV.c, Lynette Edwards; IV.d, Judith Taylor; Lower IV.a, Yvonne Deeble; Lower IV.b, Laurel Wood; Lower IV.c, Natalie Sharpe; Lower IV.d, Mary Law; III.a, Jill Evans; III.b, Rhondda Watchorn; Lower III.a, Inah McCready; Lower III.b, Roslyn Crellin. Social Service Captains.—Honour VI.a, Ailsa Brownlee; Honour VI.b, Dulcie Watson; Honour VI.c, Anne Hawthorne; Pass VI.a, Mary Jones; Pass VI.b, Lesley Walter; Pass VI.c, Ervyn Hayes; Pass VI.d, Heather McKay; Diploma A, Heather Davies; Diploma B, Joan Reid; Pre-Nursing, Joan Richards; Practical Arts, Ann Bethell; V.a, Lesley Barnes; V.b, Pat Greer; V.c, Jill Hilton; V.d, Constance Bayne; V.e, Elaine Phipps; V.f, Ariel Keen; Lower V.a, Lesley Cook; Lower V.b, Dorothy Alexander; Lower V.c, Elaine Short; Lower V.d, Jeanette Britten; Lower V.e, Estelle Leete; Lower V.f, Noel Crowder; IV.a, Barbara Paton; IV.b, Kathleen, Hulme; IV.c, Judith

SILVER AND GREEN Chesterfield; IV.d, Beverley Thomas; Lower IV.a, Janice Holt; Lower IV.b, Phillipa McQuillan; Lower IV.c, Helen Dodgshun; Lower IV.d, Dawn Ralph; Ina, Jill Fisher; III.b, Margaret Scott; Lower Ina, Freda Kornan; Lower III.b, Barbara Shaw. Sports Captains.—Honour VI.a, Mary Briggs; Honour VI.b, Joy Stockdale; Honour VI c, Ann Cockburn; Pass VI.a, Valerie O'Connor; Pass VI.b, Jennifer Holden; Pass VI.c, Helen Heath; Pass VI.d, Judith Fowler; Diploma A, Thelma Haslam; Diploma B, Lynette Unkenstein; Pre-Nursing, Robin Kaye; Practical Arts, Jill Washington; V.a, Beverley Malcolm; V.b, Ainslie Rowe; V.c, Jocelyn Rogers; V.d, Pam Watkins; V.e, Catherine Blake; V.f, Isabelle Blake; Lower V.a, Elizabeth Barrett; Lower V.b, Shirley Junghenn; Lower V.c, Judith Seales; Lower V.d, Janet Edwards; Lower V.e, Janet Reardon; Lower V.f, Esme Clarke; IV.a, Elizabeth Tweddell; IV.b, Beverley Jones; IVc, Yvonne Gray; IV.d, Maralyn Castles; Lower IV.a, Patricia Davies; Lower IV.b, Elizabeth Barrow; Lower IV.c; Joan Cother; Lower IV.d, Fay Phillips; III.a, Judith Griffiths; III.b, Dorothy Clapperton; Lower III.a, Kathleen Oaten; Lower III.b, Pamela Bowyer.

Debating Society.—Miss Cochrane and Miss Cerutty (Presidents), Margret Sheer (Secretary), Beverley Ball (Berry), Marjorie Badenach (Cato), Pat Williams (Fitchett), Gwen Stahl (Krome). French Club.—Miss Dahle Ailsa Browntee (Secretary).

(President),

German Language Group.—Mrs. Clahr and Bridget Israel (Presidents), Dulcie Watson (Vice-President), Marilyn Murdoch (Secretary) Senior Mathematics Group.—Miss Kellaway (President), Joan Willis (Secretary), Pat Williams, Ailsa Brownlee, Mary Hughes (Committee). Junior Mathematics Group.—Mr. Seymour (President), Jennifer Harding (Vice-President), Ellen Bassett (Secretary). Cavendish Society.—Mr. McKnight (President), Mary Hughes (Vice-President), Yvonne Mullins (Secretary). Walking Club.—Miss L. Mitchell and Miss B. Jackson (Presidents), Margret Sheer (VicePresident), Audrey Oldfield, Valerie O'Connor, Lorraine Evans (Committee), Barbara Atkins, Patricia Smith (Intermediate Representatives).

SCHOOL SOCIETIES Student Christian Movement.—Miss Hors man (President), Merele Hayes (Vice-President), Anne Hawthorne (Treasurer), Lillian Duncan (Recording Secretary), Shirley Rush (Correspondence Secretary), Lesley Curnow, Lorraine Evans, Judith Fowler, Norma Fowles, Grace Gallacher, Helen Gwillam, Joyce Hickox, Jennifer Holden, Shirley McCallister, Margaret Mitchell, Mary Patten, Jean Smith, Margaret Williams, Enid Yen (Committee). United Nations Association.—Miss Kellaway (President), Diana Harcourt (Vice-President), Lorraine Spence (Secretary), Merele Hayes (Treasurer), Lorraine Evans, Susie Lipton, Audrey Oldfield, Gwen Stahl (Committee). Camera Club.—Mr. McKnight and Mr. Seymour (Presidents), Gwen Stahl (VicePresident), Joan Walter (Secretary), Grace Gallacher, Pamela Watkins, Margret Sheer (Committee).

A View of the Rugged Coastline of Norfolk Island.. —Jeanette Finlayson, Diploma A, Cato.

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Speech Night, 1948 The M.L.C. Speech Night, 1948, was held in the Melbourne Town Hall on Friday, 10th December. The limited number of seats was again filled by parents and friends of the School. The prizes were presented by Mrs. F. G. Kumm, O.B.E. (Old Collegian), who charmed everyone by the graciousness with which she greeted the prize-winners individually, and whose words of encouragement to the School were reinforced by her sincere Christian witness. We were all very pleased to welcome Miss Flockart back. She very ably conducted the school in the opening hymn, "Praise the Lord! ye heavens adore Him," "White Horsemen" and "Gloria in Excelsis Deo." The choir sang three carols, "How far is it to Bethlehem?" "Sleep Holy Child" and "Ring out, wild bells," and the madrigals sang, "Sweet Honey-sucking Bees" and "Ah! Look Upon These Eyes." Dr. A. E. Floyd, O.B.E., again presided at the organ. The acknowledgements were made by the President of the Methodist Conference, Professor G. Calvert Barber, to Mrs. Kumm, Miss Flockart, Dr. Floyd, Miss Dahle, Miss Kellaway, Miss. Betts, and Miss Perkins, and those members of the staff who were responsible for the correct seating of the school and choir, and the presentation of trophies and prizes.

Temple had declared that the Christian teacher's life must be the bow to speed the arrows of his teaching. The enrolment of M.L.C., Hawthorn, during. 1948 had been 1440, probably the largest of any girls' school in Australia. Enrolments had been made to 1959. After a long delay, building operations began last July in the Science Block; this block would be 134 feet long, with four large laboratories, two lecture rooms, storerooms, etc., the contract price being £34,000. The Principal's report also reviewed the year's work in all sections, reference to which has been made in last year's issues of "Silver and Green." It was announced that the Council had detided to award each year a scholarship, to be known as The G. R. Nicholas Life Governor's Scholarship, to an outstanding pupil from Pass VI Forms. The report also paid tribute to one of the School's most gracious benefactors, the late Mrs. F. J. Cato, and to two of the Trustees of M.L.C., the late Rev. H. A. Overend, and the late Mr. E. G. Bath.

All the speakers and the huge audience present joined in the acclamation of the distinction conferred recently on Dr. Wood. In his annual report, the Principal said a school must have strict standards of work and discipline, and in maintaining these standards schools needed the support of parents. In school and home children could learn to enjoy honest work and could respond to firm and fair discipline. A Church School had a mission to teach the Christian faith and to develop The late Archbishop Christian character.

Government House. --Shirley Palmer, 14 years, L.V.a, Cato.

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Public Examination Results, 1948 Matriculation— Matriculated (excluding Repeated) . Honours (27 firsts, 96 seconds) . . . . University Exhibitions . Senior Government Scholarships . . Senior Government Scholarships . (Education Department) . . University Free Places . .

51 123 3 2 1 3

Leaving Certificate— Partial Passes (two or more subjects) . .

100 27

Intermediate Certificate— Passes Partial Passes (four or more subjects

134 26

Scholarships and Exhibitions General Exhibition—Clare Walker.

Special ExhibitionsGreek and Roman History—Elizabeth Wood. British History (equal) —Kitty Stander. Senior Government Scholarship — Barbara Clarke, Marilyn Riley. Senior Government Scholarship (Education Department) —Nancy Batt. University Free Places—Kitty Stander, Wendy Straw, Kathleen Thompson. Moran Bursary—Marilyn Riley. University Resident Scholarships, Major Clare Orr, Rosemary College— Women's Walker. Queen's College Non-Resident ExhibitionsBeverley Ball, Gwenda Beed, Barbara Clarke, Beryl Johnson, Alison Lemmon, Beverley Lord, Eunice Nicholls, Glen Saleeba, Joan Smith, Kitty Stander.

Matriculation Examination Honours Biology— Second Class: Margaret Houghton, Alison Lemmon, Kathleen Thompson.

English Literature— First Class: Gwenda Beed, Barbara Clarke, Beverley Lord, Rosemary Orr.

British History— First Class: Margaret Annett, Kitty Stander. Second Class: Janet Barber, Gwenda Beed, Barbara Clarke, Gwen Stahl.

Second Class: Margaret Annett, Beverley Ball, Janet Barber, Barbara Cooke, Elaine Francis, Alison Lemmon, Betty Macbirnie, Stander, Shirley Glen Saleeba, Kitty Walter, Enid Yen.

Chemistry— First Class: Barbara Clarke, Clare Walker. Second Class: Janet Allchin, Marie Fisher, Clare Green, Rosemary Macleod, Marilyn Riley, Margret Sheer, Lois Wurfel. English Expression— First Class: Merele Hayes, Margaret McCutcheon, Margret Sheer, Elizabeth Wood, Jocelyn Wortley. Second Class: Janet Allchin, Beverley Ball. Janet Barber, Nancy Batt, Gwenda Beed, Patricia Collyer, Clare Green, Gaenor Gregory, Rhoda Grice, Patricia Griffin, Margaret Houghton, Inez Lansell, Marion Lipton, Beverley Lord, Rosemary Macleod, Beverley Nicholls, Rosemary Orr, Glen Saleeba, Zara Spring, Kitty Stander, Kathleen Thompson, Valda Vaughan, Clare Walker, Shirley Walter, Enid Yen.

French— First Class: Beverley Ball, Gwenda Beed, Joan Willis. Second Class: Rosemary Falconer, Marie Fisher, Inez Lansell, Marilyn Riley, Glen. Saleeba. Geography— Second Class: Kitty Stander. German— Second Class: Marion Lipton, Kitty Stander. Greek and Roman History— First Class: Elizabeth Wood. Second Class: Beverley Lord. Latin— Second Class: Lorna Dick, Valda Vaughan

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Calculus and Applied Mathematics— First Class: Marilyn Riley, Clare Walker. Second Class: Clare Green, Elva Metzenthen, Eunice Nicholls, Wendy Straw. General Mathematics— First Class: Marion Lipton. Second Class: Beth Judkins, Alison Sandbach. Pure Mathematics— First Class: Marilyn Riley, Clare Walker. Second Class: Clare Green, Eunice Nicholls, Wendy Straw, Joan Willis. Modern History—

Dorothy Haynes, Beverley Nicholls, Valda Vaughan, Dawn Vickery. Music (Theoretical) — Second Class: Vaughan.

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Physics— First Class: Clare Walker. Second Class: Barbara Clarke, Clare Green, Rosemary Macleod, Eunice Nicholls, Marilyn Riley, Wendy Straw, Kathleen Thompson.

JUNIOR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

First Class: Beverley Ball. Second Class: Janet Barber, Nancy Batt, Barbara Cooke, Elaine Francis, Margaret McCutcheon, Rosemary Orr, Glen Saleeba, Mwyn Sheil. Music (Practical) — First Class: Phyllis Todner, Joan Willis, June Yates. Second Class: June Dawkins, Rosemary Falconer, Marjorie Hagger, Lois Harding,

The following fourteen pupils of M.L.C. were awarded Junior Government Scholarships in the examinations held in November, 1948 (the largest number of successful candidates from the School) : Dorothy Alexander, Barbara Atkins, Lesley Barnes, Gillian Chenu, Yvonne Crellin, Jennifer East, Nancy Ellis, Elaine Gibbs, Jennifer Harding, Jill Hilton, Renee Jarvis, Pamela Levy, Beverley Sharman, Judith M. Wilson.

—Margaret Willey, Hon.VI.c, Berry.

—Lawrence Wilson, Geelong. MARILYN RILEY, Dux of M.L.C. 1949; Senior Government Scholarship; Moran Bursary.

—Artgraf. KITTY STANDER, Exhibition (Equal), British History; University Free Place.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. CLARE WALKER, General Exhibition (Matriculation); Major Resident Scholarship, University Women's College.

ELIZABETH WOOD, Exhibition (Matriculation), Greek and Roman History.

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—C. Stuart Tompkins. PREFECTS, 1949. Lo..raine Spence, Shirley Rush, Mary Hughes, Ailsa Brownlee, Marjorie Badenach, Norma Fowles. Margaret Bell, June Dawkins, Phyllis Todner, Gwen Stahl, Diana Harcourt, Shahna Zettl. Grace Gallacher, Joan Willis, Enid Yen, Beverley Ball (Senior Prefect), Joan Rush, Mary Briggs, Beth Judkins.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. BOARDERS' PREFECTS AND WING CAPTAINS, 1949. Mary Rowe, Shirley McAllister and Margaret Bell (Seniors), Margaret Swaby. Kathleen Aitken, Joan Boyle, Edith Alexander.

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Old Collegians' Examination Results The School congratulates Old Collegians upon their University results, these including the following (95): Judy Balding Law I.

Jean Davey (Arts): Graduated B.A. Joan Day (Arts): Passed Lat. I, Eng. C., Philos. I.

(Commerce): Passed Com. Margaret Down (Medicine): Passed G. and S. Pathology with Bacteriology.

Jill Ball: Graduated B.Sc. Peggy Barlow (Science): Passed Pure Maths. I, Applied Maths. I, Physics I, Chem. I.a. Ruth Beed (Arts): Honours History (F.E.), Graduated B.A. with Honours. Judy Betheras (Arts): Passed French I, Econ. Hist. I; Honours Economics I, Philos. I (Exhibition). Dorothy Bell (Dentistry) : Passed Anatomy, Histology, Dental Prothesis II, Human and Comparative Dental Anatomy. Inez Benson, B.A.: Diploma in Journalism. Joan Body (Dip. Soc. Studies): Passed Social Biol., Soc. Work I. Mary Boulter (Arts): Passed English A, French I, Brit. Hist. B. Zoology I. Jocelyne Buckland (Arts): Passed Geog. I, Psychology II.

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Norma Buckman (Arts): Honours Eng. Lang. and Lit. I, Brit. Hist. B. Marie Bull (2nd-year Mus. Bac): Form and Analysis I (H), Orchestration I (H), History, Literature and Aesthetics II (H), Harmony IV (H), Counterpoint and Fugue (H), Sight Reading III (H), Chief and Second Practical Study III (H). Sheila Cantor (3rd-year Mus. Bac.): Orchestration II (H), History, Literature and Aesthetics III (H), Harmony V (P), Counterpoint, Canon and Fugue (H). Beryl Challenger (Science) : Passed Pure Maths. I, Applied Maths. I, Phys. Chem. I.A. June Chatfield (Science): Passed Physiology and Biochem. I, Bacteriology I, Chem. I.A. Gwenda Chitty (Medicine): Passed Physics, Chem .stry, Biology. Constance Comport ated B.Com.

(Commerce): Gradu-

Lesley Cornford (Arts) : Honours Eng. Lit. II, Medieval French; Passed Mod. History.

Lillian Drummond (Music). Valerie East (Arts) : Honours Eng. Lit. III, History (F.E.), Graduated B.A. with Honours. Joan Eggleston (Medicine) : Honours Medicine, Surgery; Passed Obstets. and Gynac. (Graduated M.B., B.S. Honours.) Carlotta Ellis (Arts) : Graduated M.A. Betty Evans (Arts): Honours Eng. Lang. and Lit. I, Brit. Hist. B; Passed French I.A. Jill Faragher (Science): Passed Pure Maths. I, Phys. I, Chem. I.A., Geology I. Loris Figgins (Medicine). Audrey Fleming (3rd-year Mus. Bac.): Orchestration II (H), History, Literature and Aesthetics III (H), Harmony V (P), Counterpoint, Canon and Fugue (P). Lois Forbes (Arts): Passed Eng. B, Polit. Philosophy. Claire Fowler (Science): Physiol. and Biochem. I. Ruth Freedman (Arts): Passed Eng. A, Philos. I, Psychol. I. Shirley Gilliam (Arts): Passed Eng. A, Fr. I, Brit. Hist. B, Philos. I. Margaret Gooding (Arts): Passed Eng. C., Mod. Hist., Collective Behaviour. Graduated B.A. Della Hilton (Arts) : Honours Brit. Hist. B; Passed Eng. Lang. and Lit. I, French I.A. Lesley Hogg (Arts): Honours French III, Renaiss. French. Margaret Hoskin (1st-year Mus. Bac.): Form and Analysis I (H), History, Literature and Aesthetics I (H), Harmony III (P), Counterpoint II (P), Sight Reading II (H), Ear Training (H), Chief and Second Practical Study II (H).

SILVER AND GREEN Gwen Hotton (Agr. Science) : Passed Chem. I, Agric. Geology. Elaine Hurd (3rd-year Mus. Bac.) : Orchestration II (P), History, Literature and Aesthetics III (H), Harmony V (P), Counterpoint, Canon and Fugue (P). June Jenkin (Science): Passed Pure Maths. III (Graduated B.Sc.). Margaret Kendrick (Arts) : Passed Eng. A, French I, German I, Econ. Geog. I. Elizabeth Kent (Arts) : Passed Eng. A, French I.A, Brit. Hist. B, Philos. I. Mickey Killough (Arts) : Judith Leask (Arts) : Honours Eng. Lit. II, French II; Passed Mod. Hist., French II, Mrs. William Smith Exhibition (French, equal). Joan Lee (Science): Honours Chem. III; Passed Pure Maths. III (Graduated B.Sc.). Alison Lukeis Chem., Biol.

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Mona Lim (4th-year Medicine): Forensic Medicine, Surg. Anatomy.

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Connie Mellor (2nd-year Diploma): Form and Analysis I (H), History, Literature and Aesthetics (H), Harmony III (P), Counterpoint II (P), Sight Reading II (H), Ear Training (H), Chief and Second Practical Study II (H). Gwen Mills (4th-year School Music) : History, Literature and Aesthetics III (P), Harmony IV (P), Musical Appreciation and Art of Listening (P), Pianoforte Keyboard Facility (P), Instrumental Ensemble II (P), Speech Training (P), Class Singing (P), School Orchestral Technique (P), Methods of Teaching II (P). Anne Montague (Dip. in Public Administration) : Passed Public Admin., Polit. Science C., Brit. Hist. A. Estelle Nicholls (Arts): Passed Eng. B., Mod. Hist. Judith Nixon (Music) : Harmony V (Graduated Mus. Bac.). Judith Noske (Medicine): Margaret O'Callaghan (2nd-year Diploma): Form and Analysis I (H), History, Literature

and Aesthetics (H), Harmony III (H), Counterpoint II (P), Ear Training (H), Sight Reading II (H), Chief and Second Practical Study II (H). (Medicine): Honours Frances Parkin Obstets. and Gynac.; Passed Med. and Surgery (Graduated. M.B., B.Sc. with Honours). Audrey Pearce (Arts and S.S.) : Passed Fr. I.A., Philos. I, Psychol. I. Beryl Phillips (B.D. 1st year) : Passed; Bible in English, Church History, Philosophy of Religion. Lorna Punton (Commerce) : Graduated B. Com. Betty Probst (Arts) : Honours Eng. Lang. and Lit. I, Brit. Hist. B; Passed French I.A. Alison Reed (Arts): Passed French II. Beverley Rogers (Commerce) : Passed Accountancy I.A., Econ. Hist. I, Econ. of Indust., Marketing. Shirley Robinson (2nd-year Diploma): Form and Analysis II (H), Orchestration I (P), History, Literature and Aesthetics II (P), Sight Reading III (P), Chief and Second Practical Study (P), Instrumental Ensemble I (P). Marjorie Robinson (Arts and S.S.) : Honours Psychol. I; Passed French I.A., Econ. I, Philos. I. Enid Rowe (Analt. Chem.) : Passed Pure Maths. I. Valerie Rowe (2nd-year Diploma): Form and Analysis I (H), History, Literature and Aesthetics I (H), Harmony III (H), Counterpoint II (H), Sight Reading II (P), Ear Training (P), Chief and Second Study (H). • Ailsa Sefton (Arts) : Eng. Lang. II, Eng. Lit. II; Passed French II. Margaret Sicklemore (Medicine) : Forensic Med. Surgical Anatomy.

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Betty Sinclair (1st-year Medicine) : Physics (Medical Course), Chem. LB, Biology (Med. Course), Passed. Lorna Sisely: Graduated Master of Surgery. Barbara Smith (Arts) : Passed Money and Banking Contemp. Phil., App. Psych. A (Graduated B.A.).

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Neva Start (3rd-year Mus. Bac.): Elementary Acoustics (P), Orchestration II (P), History, Literature and Aesthetics III (H), Modern Languages IV (P), Methods of Teaching II (H).

Joan Wright (2nd-year Mus. Bac.): Orchestration II (H), History, Literature and Aesthetics III (H), Harmony V (P), Counterpoint, Canon and Fugue (P). Ormond Exhibition (acq.).

Joan Steminger (Arts): Passed Philos. I, Psychol. I.

Robin Wright (2nd-year Mus. Bac.): Form and Analysis II (H), Orchestration I (H), History, Literature and Aesthetics II (H), Harmony IV (H), Counterpoint and Fugue (H), Sight Reading III (H), Chief and Second Practical Study III (H) ; Ist-class Honours and first in 2nd-year Mus. Bac.

Joan Stewart (Music). Prudence Stewart (Commerce): Passed Econ. Hist. I, Econ. of Industry, Marketing, Pol. Sci. A. Wendy Taylor (Music): Winifred Teo (Arts): Passed Eng. A, Philos. I. Ailsa Thompson (Arts): Graduated B.A. with Honours. Glen Tomasetti (Arts): Eng. Lit. II, Gen. Hist. II; Passed Philos. I. Elaine Topperwein (Arts): Honours Lat. II, Mediaeval Fr., French II. Judith Tredinnick (Dentistry): Passed Histology, Dental Prothesis I, Chem. I.B, Human and Comp. Dent. Anat. Phyllis Trewhella (Science): Honours Biochem. II, Chem. II (Graduated B.Sc.). Marjorie Wall (Science): Pure Maths. II. Betty Wicks: Graduated Master of Science. Helen Wilson (Dentistry): Honours Gen. Anaethesia; Passed Med., Surg Dental Prothesis III. Joan Withers (Arts): Passed Eng. A, French I, German I and I.A. Jean Williams (Music): Ruth Williams (Graduated Mus. Bac.): Chief and Second Study IV.B. (P), Sight Reading IV (P), Methods of Teaching II (P), Elementary Acoustics (P), Harmony V 1H). Janet Wood (Graduated Mus. Bac.): Chief and Second Study (P), Sight Reading IV (P), Methods of Teaching II (P), Elementary Acoustics (P). Linnell Wood (Science): Passed Psychology I. Bronwyn Woollocott (Music):

Diana Webster (Phys. Ed.) : Passed Anat. and Phys. Basis of Phys. Ed. I, Body Mechanics, Hygiene, Diet, Hist, Method of Phys. Ed.. General and Spec. Method of Teaching, Prac. Exercises I, Teaching Prac. and Observation. Mimi Yees (Arts): Honours Eng. Lang. and Lit.; Passed French I.A., Brit. History. The following Old Collegians have now begun University courses:—Nancy Batt (Commerce), Gwenda Beed (Arts), Barbara Clarke (Science), Lorna Dick, Rosemary Falconer (Music), Valerie Gillies (Music), Clare Green (Medicine, Brisbane), Rhoda Grice (Social Studies), Jill Hickling (Journalism), Margaret Houghton (Medicine), Beryl Johnson (Science), Alison Lemmon (Arts), Beverley Lord (Arts), Betty Macbirnie (Arts), Rosemary Macleod, Shirley Michael (Science), Rosemary Orr (Arts), Marilyn Riley (Science), Alison Sandbach (Physiotherapy), Glen Saleeba (Arts), Mwyn Sheil (Law), Joan Smith (Arts), Kitty Stander (Arts), Wendy Straw (Ag. Science), Clare Walker (Arts), Kathleen Thompson (Medicine), Elizabeth Wood (Arts), Lois Wurfel (Medicine, Adelaide), June Yates. Old Collegians who have begun teaching or training for teaching include:—Margaret Annett (Mercer House, for teaching in Registered Schools): Moira Drummond, Helen Field, Betty Holland, Faye Williams (Kindergarten Training College, Kew) ; Nancy Batt, Lois Campbell, Rae Dixon, Margaret Graham, Margaret Holt, Beryl Hunter, Valmai Lehman, Janice Nicholas, Beverley Nicholls, Betty Quill, Helen Wedd, Frances Woolhouse (Education Department).

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School Activities Devotional Notes A greatly increased attendance at Devotional Sessions during the first term this year, indicates the great appreciation shown by the girls. We have spent much of our time this term in preparation for Easter, including singing the hymns of the Cross. Dr. Wood has not only directed our attention to the beautiful words in these hymns, but has also told us a little about the composer of each one, and has given us an insight into the life of Isaac Watts, by reading part of a play on his life. Our thoughts have also been directed to the needs of those in Europe, especially the homeless. We heard a few extracts from "World Encounter," a book written by Alan Walker, which describes the terrible conditions under which so many people are existing at the present time. The Crusade for Christ has stimulated the thought of all Church people throughout the world. We, too, have a place in this movement, and Dr. Wood has shown how each girl is responsible for her part in this great Crusade. The world is in urgent need of Christian women who will take their stand for Christ, and for H4s Church. —D.M.

Social Service Notes This term, many forms have arranged efforts to raise money for the various charities. Apart from the usual ones—stalls, concerts, the everpopular "hot-dog" sale and the like—new ideas, such as the "shoe-shining" week and the "lucky dip" have been welcomed. Once again we are supporting the Food for Britain Appeal. After hearing Miss Guyett and Dr. Barber tell of the dreadful conditions in Europe, we were spurred on to greater efforts, and we hope that all will remember their promises and support the Food and Clothing Appeals even better next term. The Woollies Appeal for which we are busily knitting, has had an excellent response, and we are hoping to send many garments to Britain. The girls,, who are going each week to the North Richmond and Collingwood Missions, are finding their work very interesting. Because

here we have a great privilege in helping those less fortunate than ourselves, we hope that the school will carry on the good work. We give our thanks to all members of the Social Service staff, to the Social Service captains, and to all girls who have helped in our —A.C.B. work this term.

Walton Library Notes The Walton began the year well with an enthusiastic committee under the supervision of Mrs. Taylor and Miss Judith Bell, our new Library assistant. Fiction borrowing still continues on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1.30, while the reference library is being used more and more by senior girls. During Term 1, interesting talks were given on Mondays. The first was given by our Talks Officer, Gwen Stahl, who spoke on "Rugby." This talk aroused great interest among the girls as Mr. Lyon, an ex-Headmaster of Rugby, paid a visit to M.L.C. the next day. Other talks have been given by Merele Hayes, Mary Hughes and Beverley Ball. Their subjects were (respectively) "Twenty-nine on Horseback" (Chaucer's pilgrims), "Atomic Bomb," and the French novel "Le Silence de la Mer." Needless to say, these talks were very popular and the attendances were good. However, I think that still more girls could come to these informative talks. Mrs. Taylor and Miss Bell prepared the display of books and pictures for the Garden Party, and this beautiful display attracted many visitors to the Library. One visitor from Sydney was so interested that he has present-d to the Library four books and a year's subscription to "Walkabout." Other presentations have been from Janet Barber ("The Character of England"), Beverley Lees ("The Emperor's Physician"), Hemingway & Robertson Instit , te, B.H.P. and Mr. East (7 books). Committee members, two of whom intend to take up Library work, have found that this work is fascinating as well as educational. So if you wish to ask any questions or are interested in any aspect of Library work, antis down to see us, for the Walton Library is your library. —E.Y.

SILVER AND GREEN Shakespeare Day

"Suit the action to the word, the word to the action."—W. Sh. Shakespeare's birthday was commemorated on April 21st this year, as the actual day fell on a Saturday, and the Senior School exams. began on the Friday. The Pass Forms took part again, after missing last year's performance, and presented scenes from "Macbeth," namely, the "Murder Scene" and the scene at the gate with the drunken porter, and a vividly realistic "Witches' Scene." The acting was of a high standard throughout. The Intermediate Forms acted for us the Trial scene from "The Merchant of Venice," and very well they did it. Was ever such a Jew, such a Merchant, such a friend, or such "a Daniel come to Judgment . . ."? Matriculation Literature classes performed extracts from "The Merry Wives of Windsor," which provided a contrast to the tense atmosphere created by the other plays. No one could help laughing at the antics of the ungainly Falstaff, the plots of the Wives, or the jealousy of poor Master Ford. Our thanks and congratulations are certainly due to the mistresses, actresses and musicians, who all did their share to make Shakespeare Day "As We Like It." —M.W.M.

Intermediate Club The Intermediate Club is again active this year. The outstanding event was China Night, held on Friday, March 24th. Programmes in the shape of lanterns, and beautiful paper decorations in the Chinese manner transformed the gym. At the end a huge Chinese flag dominated the scene, and formed a backdrop for the three Chinese plays presented. "The Bird Feng" and "The Imperial Play" were a spectacular contrast to the humble peasant play. Chinese games were played by the guests, who also enjoyed hearing the recitation of some Chinese poems. Supper concluded a most original and entertaining experience and our warmest thanks are due to Miss Cerutty, who made this evening what must have been an inspiration to many. We thank Miss Dahle very much for her talk on Norway, which was most interesting. A Quiz between the Intermediate Forms, and an "Amateur Hour" made up a good term's

programme, for the arrangement of which we thank Miss B. Jackson, the President of the Club again this year. —"Inter."

Sports Day Melbourne weather being true to form, we were forced to postpone Sports Day front April 6th to April 11th, the last Wednesday of term, when all and sundry sallied forth to bask in the sunshine (?) on the terraces. The record for the High Jump was broken by Cath Blake, who cleared 4 ft. 5 in., and M.C.E.G.G.S. broke one of the records for inter-school events, as well as winning all "visitors' " events except one. The Proficiency Cup, presented by Mr. Beckett, was won by Cato, who did very well in the March Past. Fitchett won the Bettye Hammon Cup for Aggregate Points, with a fine series of performances (House Sports Captain—C. Blake). House defeated School, amid wild shouting, for the second time running. We would all like to thank Mrs. Gawler for judging the march past, and Mrs. W. J. Williams, the wife of the President of the Methodist Conference, for presenting the trophies. To Miss Perkins and her sports staff we again offer our warm appreciation of the great task of organizing this day of days.

RESULTS OF ATHLETIC SPORTS Event 1—Senior Inter-House Flag Relay, 75 yds. ("B" teams): 1 Fitchett, 2 Cato, 3 Krome. Time: 1 min. 25 secs. Event 2—Middle Inter-House Flag Relay ("B" teams): 1 Fitchett, 2 Berry, 3 Krome. Time: 1 min. 291 secs. Event 3—Flat Race (Open), 100 yds.: 1 C. Blake (F), 2 R. Kaye (K), 3 H. Heath (C). Time: 12.9 secs. Event 4—Flat Race (Under 16), 100 yds.: 1 E. Stewart (B), 2 B. Bolle (K), 3 B. Dusting (C), Time: 13.2 secs. Event 5—Flat Race (Under 15), 75 yds.: 1 J. Sparnon (B), 2 P. Murray (B), 3 E Barrett (C). Time: 10 secs. Event 6—Flat Race (Under 14), 75 yds.: 1 S. Reed (F), 2 P. Brown (F), 3 N. Chapman (B). Time: 10 secs.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. ASSOCIATE PREFECTS, 1949. Heather Davies, Pat Williams, Audrey Oldfield, Marilyn Croydon, Fairlie Crellin, Shirley Long, Ann Cockburn. Margaret McCutcheon, Valda Vaughan, Mary Patten, Joan Walter, Lillian Duncan, Janette Hassall, Pamela Bowles. Margaret Pinkerton, Shirley McAllister, Dorothy Haynes and Dorothy Marsh (Seniors), Anne Goldsworthy, Dulcie Watson, Margret Sheer.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. MAGAZINE COMMITTEE, 1949 Valda Vaughan (Sub-Editor), Margaret McCutcheon (Editor), Marilyn Croydon (Sub-Editor), Muriel Groves, Merele Hayes. Lesley Curnow, Susie Lipton, Jill Tonkin, Monica Wood, Shahna Zettl.

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Event 7—Middle Baseball Throwing. 1 J. Coleman (C), 2 D. Beattie (F), 3 M. McLean (B). Distance: 59 yds. 7 in. Event 8—Flat Race (Open), 75 yds.: 1 R. Kaye (K), 2 V. O'Connor (F), 3 E. Stewart (B). Time: 10.1 secs. Event 9—Flat Race (Under 17), 75 yds.: 1 C. Blake (F), 2 H. Heath (C), 3 M. Badenach (C). Time: 9.3 secs. Event 10—Flat Race (Under 16), 75 yds.: 1 J. Sparnon (B), 2 B. Bolle (K), 3 P. Sedgley (B). Time: 10 secs. Event 11—High Jump (Open): 1 C. Blake (F), 2 E. Stewart (B) and S. Langton (C). Height: 4 ft. 5 ins. (Record). Event 12—Inter-House Diamond Throwing: 1 Cato (1.121) , 2 Fitchett (1.18.2) , 3 Krome (1.20) and Berry (1.39). Time: 721 secs. Event 13—Middle North, South, East, West Ball Game: 1 Fitchett, 2 Krome, 3 Cato. Time: 1 min. 35 secs. Event 14—Senior Inter-House Flag Relay ("A" teams) : 1 Fitchett, 2 Cato, 3 Berry. Time: 1 min. 221 secs. Event 15—Middle Inter-House Flag Relay ("A" teams) : 1 Berry, 2 Fitchett, 3 Cato. Time: 1 min. 23 secs (Record). Event 16—Senior Crocodile Relay: 1 Krome, 2 Fitchett, 3 Cato. Time: 6.1 secs. Event 17—Long Jump: 1 H. Heath, 14 ft. 6 ins. (C), 2 I. Blake, 13 ft. (F), 3 P. Sedgley, 11 ft. 8 ins. (B). Event 18—Middle Zig-Zag Ball: 1 Fitchett, 2 Berry, 3 Krome. Time: 54-4/5ths secs. Event 19—Senior Diamond Ball Relay: 1 Krome, 2 Berry, 3 Fitchett. Time: 1 min. 47 secs. Event 20—Middle Square Ball Passing. 1 Fitchett, 2 Cato, 3 Krome. Time. 1 min 55 secs. Event 21—Senior Wheel Passing Relay: 1 Berry, 2 Krome, 3 Cato. Time: 4 min. 43 secs. Event 22—Middle Catch-the-Train Relay: 1 Krome, 2 Cato, 3 Fitchett. Time: 4 min. 12 secs. Event 23—Senior Blindfold Driving: 1 Krome, 2 Berry, 3 Cato. Time: 21.3/5ths secs. Event 24—Senior Baseball Throwing: 1 J. Rogers (C), 2 J. Ross (K), 3 C. Blake (F). Distance: 66-2/3rds yds.

Event 25—Senior Inter-School Flag Relay: 1 M.C.E.G.G.S., 2 M.L.C., Hawthorn, 3 Ruyton. March Past-1 Cato (20), 2 Berry (10), 3 Krome (6). Event 26—Junior Inter-School Flag Relay: 1 M.C.E.G.G.S., 2 M.L.C., Hawthorn, 3 M.L.C., Elsternwick. Time: 1 min. 19.1 secs. (Record). Event 27—Inter-School Diamond Throwing: 1 Ruyton, 2 M.L.C., Elst., 3 M.L.C., Hawthorn. Time: 54-3/5ths secs. Event 28—Senior Inter-School Representative Race (75 yds.): 1 M.C.E.G.G.S., 2 M.L.C., Hawthorn, 3 M.L.C., Elsternwick. Time: 9.9 secs. Event 29—Junior Inter-School Representative Race (75 yds.): 1 M.C.E.G.G.S., 2 M.L.C., Time: Hawthorn, 3 M.L.C., Elsternwick. 9-4/5ths secs. Event 30—House v. School: 1 House, 2 School. Time: 1 min. 201 secs.

Trophy List Inter-School Results Junior Representative Flat Race: M.C.E.G.G.S. Senior Representative Flat Race: M.C.E.G.G.S. Junior Inter-School Flag Relay: M.C.E.G.G.S. Senior Inter-School Flag Relay: M.C.E.G.G.S. Diamond Throwing: Senior Inter-School Ruyton.

Inter-House Results Intermediate Flag Race: Berry and Fitchett. Intermediate Points Cup: Fitchett. Senior Flag Race: Fitchett. Proficiency Cup: Cato. Bettye Hammon Cup: Fitchett. House v. School: House.

BOARDERS' NOTES Never will the date February 7th be forgotten, especially by the new girls, who gained their first glimpse of their new home and school. The old boarders—well, they are used to it. The House officers were announced on TuesWing Captains are: day, February 15th. Kathleen Aitken, Edith Alexander, Joan Boyle, Mary Rowe and Margaret Swaby. Joint Heads of House: Margaret Bell and Shirley McAllister.

SILVER AND GREEN On March 2nd, the boarders went to the Exhibition Buildings, where they sang at the Overseas Mission Meeting connected with the Methodist Conference. For two whole weeks the Old Girls had carefully concealed their talents, but presented them with full force at their cc.ncert on Saturday, March 12th. With apologies to Spike Jones, Old McDonald and his "imaginary menagerie" gave the New Girls a great laugh. But they were next horrified by a grim display of Dental Tactics. Two senior plays introducing topical remarks, and the "Stiff Item" (in which the Prefects and Wing Captains were for once inactive) caused much merriment. We were thrilled to have Miss Pearson back with us for the concert; it was just like old times. The arrival of Pat and June Sutton from England on March 16th completed our numbers. To them we give- our warmest greetings and all our affection. They were just in time to enter into the New Girls' preparations for their concert on March 26th. Their concert was. great fun. Never will the girls forget the Creative Ballet interpretation of "Cinderella," which showed that we have with us promising ballerinas. The success of the concert and the conscientious efforts of all the girls concerned showed that they have early felt the House Spirit. While many girls went to the first Celebrity Concert of the season on Saturday, April 9th, seventy-two girls had a happy evening at Wesley with their Boarders. The party was one of the most enjoyable we have ever had. A small party of girls attended a presentation at Murrumbeena of "The Man Born to be King." The girls were all very impressed with this production. After Easter, the girls returned—but to what? —Exams! The Boarders who attended the Menuhin Concert on April 23rd were thrilled by the beautiful performance. The Sunday evening Hymn Session was again presented by the Boarders, conducted by Dr. Wood, on Sunday, May 1st. The two soloists, Elaine Cavanagh and Margaret Swaby, and the speaker, Kathleen Aitken, were highly complimented in the many appreciative notes received by Dr. Wood.

Again, on May 1 1 th, House stood up to• School on the sports field, this time quite determined again to be victorious. After the most exciting race of the afternoon, House broke the tape just ahead of School. So great was the excitement of the Boarders that their already lusty cheering grew to shrill screams. as they clustered about the House Flag, brzallessly singing the Boarders' Song. Many of the girls attended the opening night of "The Magic Flute" at the Princess Theatre. This excellent performance brought the term to a happy close. This year we were glad to see many familiar faces amongst the Resident staff, and to welcome Miss Cochrane, Miss Guyett and Sister Stewart, who, we hope, will enjoy being with us. We would like to thank Dr. Wood, Miss Ball and the Resident staff for their part in the excellent beginning to what we know will be a wonderful year. This we emphasize: "As we have loved it, keeping the law, The House Flag flying, and the field before.' —M.C.B., S.McA. WE SALUTE . . . . Miss Guyett B.A. (British Columbia), for eight years a member of our staff, who has been appointed Head-mistress of Korowa C.E.G.G.S. We shall miss her very much for herself, and for all she has done for the school in many ways, but wish her great success. Miss Ellen Christensen, M.A. (Melb.), Old Collegian, formerly Senior History Mistress in this school, and later Head-mistress of Moreton Bay Girls' High School, who has been appointed Head-mistress of Lauriston for next year.

Bush Track. —Shirley Palmer, 14 years, L.V.a, Cato.

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Articles FROM GOLD MINE TO SWIMMING POOL Immediately north of the Dividing Range liz.s one of the prettiest little towns in Victoria. It is the home of my mother and grandparents, and is called Creswick Creswick, when gold mining was booming, was one of the wealthiest gold-producing towns in the State, and at one

View of Creswick Swimming Pool. —C. Benjamin, Pass, VI.a.

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There is one spot in this town which is like a magnet to me when I am there on holidays. It is Calambeen Park. "Calambeen" is the native name for Creswick. In this park, which is surrounded by wattle, pines and willow trees, is a beautiful swimming pool. It is ninety feet deep and is filled with spring water. This pool was not always in existence. About forty-five years ago, on this very spot, was a Chinese camp where there lived, in the gold mining days, about two thousand Chinese. They had their own shops and Joss-house where they worshipped. The Chinese population dwindled as the gold dwindled, many of them returning home to China to spend their last days. A dredging company bought the last from the Chinese, as they conceived an idea that Midas might have planted some of his precious metal on this spot.

Soon a dredge was put on the site. Water was impounded in the hills and brought in

races to the dredge. By playing the water through large nozzles, the earth was washed down into a pump hole, and by hydraulic pressure lifted into sluice-boxes which were Then the g;.1d prepared with quick-silver. was caught and the slum deposited into slum paddocks. When the sluice boxes were cleaned up, the excavation which had been made by sluicing would be filled with water and the dredge floated to another spot. And so the work went on until the area pegged out was completed. After the dredge had been moved, the huge excavations began to fill with natural spring waters. About this time the local school committee conceived the idea that swimming facilities were needed for the children so that they could be taught to swim. Immediately working bees were held, and soon a small pool was made adjoining the large pool of water. After thie initial move the townspeople soon realised the prospects of having a first-class swimming pool in the town. A swimming club was formed, working bees held, and by means of public subscription, changing sheds, diving towers, spring boards and terraces of seats were erected. The surroundings were beautified by planting pine trees in the slum paddocks. A well sheltered camping area, with all camping conveniences, was built. When Sir Frank Beaurepaire, M.L.C., was in his swimming prime, he described the Calambeen pool as the best fresh water swimmingpool in Victoria. All overseas swimmers who visit Victoria are brought to the pool by the Victorian Swimming Association, and are high in their praise of it. The pool has become very famous, and in the summer days and evenings many cars come from the surrounding districts, bringing swimmers to enjoy a dip in the invigorating waters. To me there is nothing more pleasant on a hot day than to dive into the cool waters and, afterwards, under the shade of the gum-tree, to recline for a while with a good book. Thus the scene of ugliness left by men in their everlasting search for gold has been transformed into a beautiful, peaceful spot. —Cecile Benjamin, 15 yrs., Pass, VI a, Cato.

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The Floral Clock.

—Beverley Webster, Pass VI.c.

half-hour, three times at the three-quarter hour, and the appropriate number of hours at each hour. The dial and hands, which are replanted annually, are composed of a total of 100,000 plants, of ten different varieties, producing a charming massed effect.

officers and crew. There are about twelve cabins for the passengers apart from provision for the crew. The passengers' cabins are very neat and compact, though small, and the captain's cabin above is quite luxurious for a boat of this size. On the whole, the accommodation is good. The principal work of the mission ship is to visit the Gilbert and Ellice Islands. The ship picks up the missionary "on visitation," the pastors returning from furlough and young, newly-trained men on their way to take up work in the islands. Visits are also made to Samoa, Nauru, Ocean Island, and it is hoped with the greater speed to include the Cook Islands and Papua. On the missionary ship depend supplies of books, clothing, stores, drugs and general equipment for the missionaries. So, since there is no other regular service between the islands, the John Williams VI. is indispensable. It was with great interest that a party of twelve M.L.C. girls visited the ship. Princess

—Beverley Webster, Pass VI c. JOHN WILLIAMS VI Recently Melbourne was honoured by a visit from the London Missionary Society's ship, John Williams VI. There has been a line of "John Williams" ships, named after an inspiring missionary who, in the early nineteenth century, pioneered the gospel in the islands until his murder, in 1839, by cannibals of the New Hebrides. So, in 1844, in honour of John Williams, the first "John Williams" missionary ship—a barque--was launched. With the exception of the second, the "John Williams" ships have had very long lives; the John Williams V is still good, but has not the size nor the speed to cope with present requirements. So, last year, at the cost of £80,000, the new vessel was bought and reconditioned. This ship was originally a small cargo-boat, only 140 feet long by twenty feet wide, but her hold, being larger than necessary for the Society, has been converted into much improved cabin space for the missionaries, passengers,

M.L.C. Girls Leaving the Upper Deck of "The John Williams VI."

—G. Stahl, Hon. VI.a, Krome.

Margaret had launched the John Williams VI. on August 5th, 1948. From all accounts, this was a stirring ceremony, during the course of which a beautiful handbag, made in the Cook Islands from native materials, was presented to Her Royal Highness. The beauty of the bag can be easily imagined by us who visited the ship, for we ourselves saw two native women making such articles. Apart from meeting several missionaries, we saw the native children, full of fun, and not at all afraid of the photographer. On this

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visit too, we learnt that the entire upkeep of the John Williams VI. is borne by the children of Congregational Sunday Schools throughout the British Commonwealth. We inspected most parts of the ship, including rather brief visits to the engine-room and galley, as well as the bridge. The Captain was not present, but he, like many of the officers, is a Congregationalist and a former misisonary. Most of the crew are Gilbertese— well-known for their courage and seamanship. As we left the ship we sent with her our good wishes and prayers for the indispensable work she is carrying out. And, indeed, we felt privileged to have seen the ship launched by Princess Margaret before it left to begin the work for which it was destined. —G. Stahl, Hon. VI.a, Krome. GERMANY TO-DAY As seen by Professor Dr. Calvert Barber. Professor Barber spoke to us in Open Period, on Friday, April 1st, about his experiences in Europe, where he attended the World Council of Churches at Amsterdam, last year. It has often been said that Australians cannot appreciate the European situation, but those who heard Professor Barber's talk about his trip have a better idea of overseas conditions. The contrast he drew between Holland and Germany amazed us all. Holland is extremely clean and well-ordered, while Germany is disorganised, and listless people are to be seen everywhere. In many cities there is hardly a complete building left standing. We were told that this is because 14 million Germans have been returned, compulsorily, to Germany, and no provision has been made for them. The United Nations Organisation does not extend material aid to these people, although they are doing much for other distressed peoples of Europe. We were so fired by the plight of these people, that we have had a drive at school for clothes, and have sent five large sackfuls to Germany through Humanitas, the Occupied Europe Relief Organisation. Professor Barber also described the appalling housing conditions which exist in the basements of their bombed out homes, which are damp and unwholesome. They have no windows or other means of ventilation. It is under these primitive conditions that couples, with young

growing families, are trying to live. Furniture and clothing are scarce, and it is uncommon to find a person a decent set of clothes. Food is scarce and of poor quality, and it is little wonder that diseases such as rickets and tuberculosis are rampant. German pastors suffered terrible privations during the war, and many were sent to concentration camps, from which few returned. Professor Barber told us that he thinks these pastors, who know and understand their people, would be the best people to take charge in Germany, and bring order and co-operation out of the chaos which has reigned since the war. One of the main problems is to provide enough work for everyone, and we, as a nation, may help them to accomplish this by sending raw materials instead of the finished goods. —M.H. A LETTER FROM ENGLAND If all goes well, I begin at the London School of Economics in October. I was advised to fill in my time by obtaining practical social experience, so I made enquiries and, after only 24 days in dear old foggy London, I came up north to this branch of the National Children's Home, where I shall be until August. There are over 200 children here, divided into families of ten, and it is with two of these groups that I work. It involves domestic work, cooking, of course, and child care. I also have my own time off for studies. I do not think I shall specialise in Child Care; I would prefer Family Case Work or Youth Leadership, work with people of my own age. Perhaps I shall go to Africa or New Guinea to work. While in London, I was taken to the Old Bailey Criminal Courts, where I attended the opening of the Assizes in one of the courts; it was terribly tragic to hear some of the cases, but it settled my mind against prison reform work as a full-time career. I have one day off a week, a week-end after three months, and a week for Spring holiday in April, but it won't be much of a holiday, as my University entrance. exam. falls in that week, April 21st. I am looking forward immensely to going to London again. I have booked my passage bycoach from Chester Market Square. It takes a whole day, but the scenery should be lovely, especially as Spring is peeping through the.

SPONSORED BY THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION OF THE METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE, These two English sisters, Pat Sutton, 15 (left), and June Sutton, 13 (second from right), were met by the College Principal, Dr. A. H. Wood, and Senior Prefect Beverley Ball, when they arrived in Melbourne in the "Empire Brent." The girls' father was killed on Army service in Singapore. Their mother is still in England. —Handed in by Anne Williams, L.V.b, 13 years, Krome. Photo. "Sun," Melbourne.

West Kiewa River. —Barbara Bennett, Pass VI.a.

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hedgerows. We drive through Birmingham, Stratford-on-Avon, Oxford, and reach Victoria about 6.30 p.m. Nancy is attending St. Paul's Grammar at Hammersmith, sister-school to the famous St. Paul's founded by John Colet in English Renaissance days. She likes it very much, and has met another Melbourne lass who once attended Merton Hall. The family are having some marvellous outings in London, to Windsor Castle, Eton, Reigate, the Pilgrim's Way (dear friend Chaucer!), Westminster Abbey services, Kew Gardens, Kensington, the Downs. They go on these excursions every Saturday and Sunday. One day they went to Chalfont St. Giles and visited Milton's cottage and crossed the village green. The description of it reminded me of "L'Allegro." On the same day they saw William Penn's house, and the Quaker Meeting Room. It is a really beautiful countryside. While I was in London,, I saw quite an amount of places for a 24-day stay. I visited Stoke Poges Church, and rambled round the enchanting autumn-tinted lanes and woods; I climbed Box Hill and had my first view of green English fields; I also went to Madame Tussaud's and the famous Chamber of Horrors. But believe me, we had a very amusing time there. Henry V and Richard Coeur-de-Lion attracted me most of all. Nancy gloated over a couple of relics from the C. of H., the bloodthirsty wench! I love Trafalgar Square. When I first saw it, it was a November afternoon, and the sun was a low red ball peeping through the silhouette of some old black trees. The fountains were playing and the pigeons feeding, and, of course, hundreds of people were just lingering there, gazing at the birds, or the water, or the bright gold beds of chrysanthemums. And I love the Lodge House in St. James' Park, and the ducks on the lake. And I love the old streets where the lamp-lighters still light the gas-brackets, and the Old Curiosity Shop—it

locks so fragile crouched there under the shadow of the big offices and manufacturing houses. In fact, you can't help loving London! This part of Cheshire where I am living is very wild, and yet from certain angles it is as green and beautiful as I could wish for. Frodsham is at the mouth of the River Weaver, where it opens into the Mersey Estuary. To the east the land is soft and fertile, but to the west it is marshy and desolate. Where the two extremes meet is a chain of hills, and Frodsham lies at the foot of the first, Overton Hill. Newton Hall is built on the western side, overlooking the river and the fields—my chequerboard, I call it. I love climbing over Overton Hill and looking down onto the fields and marshes, and the sea. Sometimes I can see the Welsh mountains, and the chimney stacks of Liverpool. There is a wealth of wonderful places to explore wherever you are in England So far, I am still engaged in poking around Chester, where I spend my free days. I absolutely love Chester, with its Roman Wall, the ancient Rows, the narrow streets and ornamented facades of the old shops and houses. The River Dee is fascinating, too. Right opposite the Roman Wall is an old mill-wheel, now out of use, but there, all the same, for me to admire. As yet I haven't been in the old Norman Cathedral-a pleasure still in store for me. Chester is only 12 miles away, so quite accessible. The trouble is, I have to explore all these places by myself—the ruined castle at Tarporley, the dark and hilly Delamere Forest, the cool Bluebell Wood—but I can let my imagination run deliciously wild—so ;nuch so the other day, that I nearly toppled off the Roman Wall. It was foggy and quiet, and I thought myself on the battlement of Elsinore; suddenly a dark figure loomed out of the mist, and I literally jumped when I heard an imaginary coat of armour rattle! . . . From Judith Hackwell. Frodsham.. Cheshire (Prefect; left M.L.C., August, 1948) .

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Original Contributions Senior Section Awaking and Dim outlines . . . muted sounds . . thoughts, half-formed, Which trail past the limits of human memory, Sleep, like a soft, white mist, but half-dispelled, Clings to the peaceful vales of the resting mind. But slowly the sounds of morning become more clear— Horses' hooves on the road, a rattling can— The sun of reasons scatters the mists of sleep, And the thoughts of every day disturb the mind. —Valda Vaughan, Hon. VI.c, Fitchett.

tt. . . Accordingly, the Athenians . . ." "Accordingly, the Athenians sought the intervention of Sparta, complaining that Aegina was betraying Greece out of enmity to Athens. The complaint was listened to at Sparta, and King Cleomenes, proceeding to Aegina, seized ten hostages and deposited them with the Athenians." The sun glowed hot, the sky blazed overhead, And through the rush of waters triremes sped, Slender and lithe they strove against the spray, Smoking and salting on the swelling way. Rhythym of toiling oars, backs bending, tanned By sun, purpled by shadow, hair wind-fanned. High tossed on foam-crest, from green hollow hurled,

Up from Poseidon's depths to heaven, spumepearled. Dappled shadows darkened, they glided light, In drifting shallows, by the headland's height. Wooded slopes, blackly grim, rifting sunlight, Stark, secret stones, soft ripples breaking white. Round from cove to cove in hush of midday, Swift and stealthy, until across the bay-Aegina, quaking in the haze, glimmer Of temple; brilliant palace, soft shimmer. And then they rowed, the hissing waters fled, With moving glitter, wave and oar were wed They leaped to the wharf, the Spartans strong sprang: Deserted ships by the silent shore! Rang Only the armour; no shipwrights working In busy Aegina! Only lurking Shapes in undiscovered corners to cling To terror—Cleomenes! Spartan king! Up through silent streets to the square they raced, Marble temples and lofty pillars faced With white glare, blank, sudden stare of black eyed Buildings—a child's wail shuddered and then died. Into the echoing shadows and there Ten Aeginetans, sun-browned and white-haired,

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Imploring, unanswered, torn from their land, Borne back to the boats by the Spartan band. Back to the boats! threatening flight of spear, Sudden shouting, hurrying footfalls near. Back to the boats! From the fair, blue-browed town, Pour her men, Poseidon's own! swift-foot down To the wind-rocked waves; but the Spartan's fled, Oars dazzling in the sunlight as they sped Like gods, the bitter watchers thought and heard The song of Spartan victory soar, sea-stirred. —Marilyn Croydon, Hon. VI.c, Fitchett.

Thoughts in. Autumn One morning the sky wai'blue, *blue With the blown clouds, the white clouds, As if blown by a wind into whirlpools and left. Suddenly. A fresh clean wind was blowing, Yet gentle, as one rarely feels— Lifting, lifting and purifying the soul, Exhilarating. One afternoon the air was clear, The sky sea-blue, the pine shadow-green, A warm mellow sun, peace . . . contentment . . . Talk and laughter felt through the haze—not heard, A barely conscious dream—winnowing wind . . Waving wheat fields . . wild poppies . . . Primroses . . . palaces . . . pixies. —Monica Wood, Fitchett, Pass VI.a, Age 15. Lubra Seated by her gunyah, She waits for death to come; Death which hath mercifully, Kindly, taken her people, Hath left her. Her knotted body lies there, Racked by white man's ills, The disease brought by the white men Who have killed her people, But left her. Her soul clamours to join her ancestors, To join her tribal relatives, To leave her irksome clothes; Clothes which white man's customs Have left her. But she shall leave white man's customs, She shall leave white man's disease,

She shall join her old companions In the happy hunting-groLnds, When life hath left her. —Ervyn Hayes, Pass, VI.c, Krome.

The Portrait A picture I will paint Of a girl in rags. She will be very beautiful, And very quaint. The background will be red, For the girl is dark. She has long and supple limbs, And lovely head. Her hair is mid-night blue, And her eyes are black; Her skin is like to marble, And clear as dew. 0! fathomless eyes in lovely face, 'Why turn your head away? I long to paint your portrait, And call it "Grace." —Marjory Coates, Pass, VI.d, Berry.

Concentration The air was still, the sun shone hotly into the room reflecting metal from the rows of machines; and fat notes danced in the slanting rays. A piano was tinkling in the distance, and it was joined by the soft blowing of a horn. As if it were a signal, the room was for a moment disturbed by a shuffling of feet, crackling of paper and creaking of wood. But as quickly is it was disturbed, the room settled down again, and save for the incessant clack of machinery, was back to its former peacefulness. But not for long!—Soon, an air of expectancy crept over the scene, an air of tense excitement, telling of the struggle going on be-. tween man and machine. At intervals the air was pierced with a cry, and yet there was still that tense feeling over all. But now! What's this? A sign, telling of ' some near-finished accomplishment — Three more to go!! Two more! Now! Now! It's finished! I've done it! I've typed Exercise 38 without a mistake. —Bev. Keenes, Dip. A, 16 years, Krome.

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The Science Lab.

The Ten Commandments for M.L.C.

From the door, the room looks More untidy than any other Could possibly be— And it is. On the floor lie Fallen books, rulers, pens, etc., Among stools, benches, people, The pound box and the Epidiascope. Making it difficult to avoid Bumping the Pendulums, verniers, wires And our barometer (very rare) Which hang from the walls And ceiling. Apparatus clutters benches, crams cupboards and Overflows Into the aisles. Prac. books slide on to The floor from Higgle-dy piggle-dy, muddled piles, Balances and weights, (objects Royal,) ometers and scales Make dusting tedious, Well-night impossible, Nerve-racking, Absolutely forced labour. During a storm the room rattles and shakes, And we begin to think Of our hats, bags, And books In the "Black Hole," While we shiver as the draught Necessary to free the lab. Of odours (coming from the chem.). Yet finally we troop Down the steps outside, Reluctantly talking of the Jokes, lessons, work Shared in the lab., Which watches and shares With us our Trials and tribulations.

1. Thou shalt not chew gum. Remember that thou art not as the kine of the field, which do chew the cud in the serenity which is vouchsafed them. 2. Thou shalt hearken unto the proceedings with all thy heart and mind, and to aid thee in thine endeavour, study thou thine own preparation for thine own weak subjects, nightly. 3. Thou shalt not arrive late, for the stir of thy late-coming disturbeth those who did. come in due season. 4. Thou shalt not practise thy speed whilst turning the corner, as thou shalt endanger the head of thyself and of thy friends. 5. Thou shalt not whisper, for thy mouth-, ings, howsoever hushed they may be, bring discord to the ears of those who sit about thee. A babbling tongue annoyeth every man. Look after thine own affairs, and remember, a still tongue maketh a wise head. 6. Thou shalt not slumber, for in thy slumber, thou hast ears, but heareth not. Peradventure, thou dost provide a rumbling obligato, which disturbeth those around thee. 7. Thou shalt be courteous, for courtesy is a good policy, and thou mightest receive a rebuke that hurteth. 8. Thou shalt not use vie language, for it offendeth the ear. There is enough vile language in the world, without that thou addest thereto. 9. Thou shalt keep in check thy coughings and sneezings, for they are a sore disturbance, both to thy teachers and to those who inhabit the class-room with thee. 10. Thou shalt not recline on walls, earth, or any other place in the process of tanning the legs, lest thou should be tanned, but not on the legs.

—Betty Hancock, Pass, VI.c, Krome.

—Rosemary Hamley, Pass V1 .b, Cato.

Sleepyhead Smooth curve of her cheek on the pillow, Her soft arm white and bare, The gentle motion of breathing, And her tousled halo of hair. Her warm lips smiling in slumber, A doll in her tiny hand, The youthful dreamer was living In her own wonderland.

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The tiny fingers release their hold, The pretty head sinks deep, The fairies and the goblins fade, And she sleeps a dreamless sleep. White brow that shows no trace of care, Though the curls be unruly and wild. What beauty was ever more wonderful • Than the glory of a sleeping child. —Jill Tomkin, Diploma A, Cato.

Day Books As exams. approach I begin desperately to hunt for my "day" book. Perhaps there are some useful notes or diagrams in it. I find it and hurriedly glance through pages across which are scrawled French sentences, "Trigonometry sine and cos rules, algebra problems, English notes on Shakespeare and his plays. Every second page seems to have "C'est aujourd 'hui le . . ." and French verbs scattered somewhere, accompanied by maths. figures that would not work out. Biology drawings of a hydra, Greek figures in various proportions, representing maths. equation roots, four pages of chemistry equations—are passed. Ah! "Witches in Macbeth"! Vainly I try to decipher the words, but they are covered with ink blots and weird lines supposed to represent a cockroach. Perhaps there is a diagram of the skin. I flip through pages of an English Précis, "Extraction of Sulphur," an English paragraph of "Falling overboard from a liner at night, unnoticed," Punch comprehension, more chemistry equations, more mechanics, more French Dictee pieces, more biology drawings. Biology drawings! At last I study the structure of the skin intently. Continuing, I find three dimensional trigonometry with sketches of the earth, "The Whirlpool," mechanics problems worked out upside down, personal reminders and English verbs, alternating occasionally with blank pages, At last, with a shower of loose papers fluttering to the floor, the end is reached. No wonder some Middle School girls call their day books "Messy Books." —Margaret Nash, 15 years, Pass, VI.a, Berry.

Sea Moods Gliding, gliding smoothly in, They shatter on the shore, Glassy green and regular, Roll in, and are no more. Sighing, sighing gentle breaths, That lift the breast of the bay, As if to mourn for drowned souls, They chant their solemn lay. Curling, curling, silver-maned, As winged horses, homeward fly, Till crashing on the near-by shore, They spend themselves and die. —Dorothy Aldred, Pass VI.a, Krome.

"Life is Like . . . " Life is like a swiftly-flowing river, And in it, the years are carried fast away. It is as though those on its banks Would wish to reclaim That thought, that deed, that action— But it has been borne swiftly away, Never to be reclaimed by human hands, But seen by some Eternal Power. That thing Of which we are most ashamed. —Pamela Hendy, 17 years, Hon., VI.c.

Off the Wind Out they come From tiny rows, Shiny in the sun. Polished wood, Gleaming metal, Down to the water, Shimmering blue; Tall, swaying mast, White, flapping sail, Rope and pulley. Wind blowing softly, Filling sails, puffing, Silly whiteness, Lo strength. Slowly moving, water lapping Round the smoothness Of the polish, Faster, water breaking In salty spray.

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To the silent room, unheeded it went, Stood for a moment beside the bed. "I have come to claim her," it whispered then; The Earl looked up; his wife was dead. —Merele Hayes, Hon., VI.b, Krome. Winter I love the glowing, snowy days, That waken up the year. That clothe the world in purest white, Sparkling and snapping in the light, Like frosting on a birthday cake, Or sunlight on a rippling lake.

Round the buoy, Swinging boom held taut, Proud run for home, Billowing sail Out in front, Easily lifting The straightEdged bows, Cutting through White-capped green.

The cosy fires and well-loved books, That are the winter's own. The apple crisp, with frost-like flesh, Rosy, and fresh from the sun's caress, And polished till the smooth skin shines Like the sun that is now in other climes. —Marjory Coates, Pass, VI.d, Berry.

—Beverley Keenes, Diploma A, Krome.

The Appeal of Hermes for Persephone

O Hades, you have sinned— And on this place have put a curse, Still viler than the vile. 0, if your cold, black eyes would see The fate that has befallen all the earth— Then would you know, if you had will to look, Pine branches, striving for the stars they can- And did not close your eyes to sights above, That life is dead. The hardest of the hard not reach, Could not look on the brown and drought-filled Shadows of the trees upon the lawn, earth, A tiny star shivering in the shallows of the And be unmoved by pity. water— Yet you, in all the sternness of your mind, That's the garden waiting for the morn. In all the sombre glory of your heart, —Monica Wood, 15 years, Pass, VI.a, Fitchett. Have no compunction! O Hades, set her free. The Silent Hour If, in your hard, black heart, shadows eerie In the of night it came, The seeds of love and honour are not dead, Silently gliding through the hall; 0, give her back. At the foot of the great staircase, it stood, For, when her soft young foot Slowly searching the panelled wall. Has placed itself on the first homeward step, Then shall the earth be glad. A portrait in gilded frame, hung there— And in the place of with'ring drought, Faint moonlight made it ghastly pale— In place of cloudless, steel-like, awful skies, The young Countess, robed for her marriage Where she, the blessed, sets her slender foot, day, There shall the green grass spring, Silver white showed her features frail. And blossoms fairer, lovelier than before, Shall strew the way with their sweet perfumed At the lovely face, long, long it gazed, scents, Reluctantly turned to mount the stair; And crops will cover all the joyous earth. On the landing, an oaken door hung ajar, The golden grain will wave its head on high, The Earl was kneeling within, in prayer. The Garden at Night Not a breath of wind stirs the moonlit garden— The only sound—the dripping of the pool. Everything is resting in Nature's kingdom, Resting in the quiet and the cool.

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And farmers, gazing on their verdant fields, Will bless the mercy of earth's darkest king. O Hades, set her free. How can a soul be kept in blackest night, Eternal, never-ending, awful dark, And not be warped? O Hades, open your black, leaden doors, And let this child of light, this maid of earth, Go from your caverns—from your realms of night, To the parched earthO Hades, king of death, let her go forth. Margot Rumpf, V.b, Berry.

Snow at the Roper River —A Myth It was bitterly cold at the Roper River, and many of the aborigines became ill. The witchdoctor was continually sending up special prayers to the sun to come back and warm his people, but all in vain. The tribe was dancing extra corroborees, and that, too, was in vain. Their only friends now were the dark clouds; for the sun, the moon, and the stars, had all gone. At the end of four days it grew slightly warmer again, and some of the aborigines were out of their bark huts hunting, when the earth put on a white mantle. They ran home in fright, shouting that a debbil-debbil had come amongst them, for they had never before witnessed the falling of snow. The soft, white flakes fell for two whole suncycles, and the frightened aborigines dared not venture forth to hunt, in spite of their rising hunger. At the next day-break the long—awaited sun appeared again, and quickly drove away the white mass that was everywhere covering the earth. This phenomenon had to be explained, so the clever witch-doctor told the tribe, that due to the intense cold, Mother Earth had asked the clouds for help, and they had sent her a white mantel to put over herself; and that it had been no debbil-debbil, as they had feared. The tribe was immensely relieved. Bridget Israel, Hon., VI.b, Cato.

Sunset Perhaps a sunset above the tram tracks does not sound poetic, but it was. There was a slight haze, which gave the deep blue sky a dull slate-grey tint. This haze

also served to muffle the sun's glare, so that it was no longer dazzling, but glowed against the velvety background, like a golden ball. The tram-tracks glinted amid the surrounding gloom like bars of brass "floating" upon a shadowed river. Then the sky darkened swiftly as the sun dropped below the horizon, and the soft twilight mists surged from the valleys. —Ervyn Hayes, 15 years, Pass, VI.c, Krome,

PARODY PATCH 11th April (With apologies to Lewis Carroll) The sun was shining on the school, Shining with all his might; He did his very best to make The oval green and bright— And this was very odd because The winter was in sight. Some clouds were drifting sulkily, Because they thought the sun Had got no business to be there Now that the spring was done. "It's far too kind of him," they said, "We've come to spoil the fun." The oval was as dry could be— Of shadow there was ne'er You could not see a scrap because No scrap was lying there. The lawn was mowed, and garden seats Were lined up everywhere. The parent and the schoolmistress Were walking by the courts. They talked like anything about The games of various sorts. Nor was this odd, because it was The great day of the Sports! "The time has come," the parent said, To talk and talk again Of general work—of conduct books— Of brawn and eke of brain, And all about the Science Block— (Are all our hopes in vain?)" "But wait a bit," the mistress cried, "Before we have our chat, For all are ready now to start, And we must not miss that." "Quite so," remarked the parent, "quite" (She thanked her much for that).

SILVER AND GREEN The sports were grand; but at the end Amid the cheering din, The parent heaved a little sigh, "It seems an awful sin— IVly daughters ran in every race, Yet none of them did win." "I weep for you," the mistress said, "I deeply sympathise." With sobs and tears she sorted out Those of the larger size, Holding her pocket handkerchief Before her streaming eyes . . . "My daughters try," the parent's voice— "In fact, trying's the rule; Yet all, of course, nor girls, nor boys, Can hope to 'scoop the pool'." But answer came there none for noise, As House defeated School!! —Barbara Wilkinson, aged 13 years, LV.a, Fitchett. (Last verse added by Mag. Committee)

41 Jane

The thing that Jane loved most of all, Was sitting on the cloister wall. Although she knew that for this lark She could be given an order mark. From one till two of any day She'd sit and watch the others play, She took no part in any sport, But to the cloisters would resort, And sit and read her favourite books, Disregarding the pre's black looks. She sat one day upon the wall With books and lunch, and fruit, and all; The wind blew at a terrible speed, But foolish Jane that did not heed. It really was a windy day, And I am very sad to say That foolish Jane, with a cry of woe

Tuck Fever (With suitable apologies to J.M.) I must go down to the Tuck again, to the peaceful queue and the pies, And all I ask is a sandwich and a cake of no mean size, And a chocolate bar, and a licorice strap, and the sound of peanuts shaking, And a big lick of a walking stick to stop some other aching.

Fell down on to the quad below. Girls ran for Sister, but too late; It was to be Jane's awful fate To lie in pieces on a slab In the new Biology lab.! —Janet Huntington, 14 years, Berry.

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I must go down to the Tuck again, for the thought of girls down there Is a fine thought, and a grand thought, inspired by faces fair; And all I ask is the soft sound of their sweet and soothing voices, And the music of their crunching jaws with all accompanying noises. I must go down to the Tuck again, to buy my luncheon small, With its proteins, and vitamins, and some fats to make me tall. And all I ask is a brief rest from the morning's toil and care, And a corner seat, and a good "eat" from that source of such good fare. "Hypnotism."

—Lorraine Evans, Pass, VI.a, Krome.

Beverley Jackson, 13 years, V:13, Krome.

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—Margaret Willey, Hon.VI.c, Berry.

Middle Section Fancies Out beyond the sunrise, Beyond the open sea, From lands of realm and fancy, A call will come to me. A call from out old schooners, The ones with pirate crews, Not the modern liner, But those with tarry hues. From men with velvet clothing, And collars trimmed with lace, And knee-length velvet breeches, And curls about their face. And some g6 hunting treasure, With parrots on their backs, And pickaxes and shovels, To get the treasure stacks. But those glad days are over, The sailor's clothes are plain, The realm of gold is never sought, Beyond the Spanish Main. —Lorraine Smith, 12 years, IV.a, Cato.

Nocturne When the silent world lies sleeping, And the misty moon is peeping, Then the fairy folk come creeping, When the sun's last beams have gone. And the rustling rushes shiver By the silver limpid river,

Where reflections merge and quiver, As the weary world sleeps on. —Jennifer Harding, 13 years, LV.b, Fitchett.

The Dead Tree Standing, old and lonely, on the never-ending plain, Its branches and its trunk both blackened by the fire, The stately, tall bush gum-tree, a giant of the past, A Monarch of the Forest, to younger trees,

a sire. Silhouetted dark against the fading summer light, It looks a thing of beauty, though its form is very dim, And when the sun is set and it has nestled in the gloom; The wonder of its death is seen in every limb. —Dorothy Alexander, 12 years, Lower V.b, Cato.

An Interlude at Inverloch It was night time at the little coastal town of Inverloch, as we walked along the edge of the road, our footsteps were hushed by the soft sand. From the lighted distance in front of us, came the sound of laughter and music People in excited little groups were hurrying along, too; their arms linked as they crunched over the gravel and sand on the road.

SILVER AND GREEN The blazing lights of the carnival lit up the night sky with brilliant red and yellow. Children, with glowing faces and sparkling eyes swung round in a whirl of glaring colour, as the merry-go-round filled the air with its gay music. The new arrivals stood in blinking groups, their clothes and faces lit up with the glow of coloured lights, taking in the brilliant scene with delight and silent wonder. We stood and watched for some time; then strolled back along the road, our long black shadows growing dimmer as the gaudy lights were left behind, and the music faded to a faint strumming above the soft, incessant swish of the incoming tide. We rustled through the spinifex at the top of the beach and sat down on the cool dimpled sand. The great round moon hung behind us like an unwinking lantern. The sky was torn and ragged with soft billowing masses of mottled grey cloud edged with silver, hiding the far-off little pin-pricks of star-light beyond. A dark headland loomed up out of the mist in the distance, and the sea lay calm and grey, as the tiny silver ripples rocked on the edge of the hard, wet sand, curled under with a soft splash, sighed, and were gone. A slight wind whispered in the spinifex and the moon dipped behind a cloud, as we turned and silently plodded off through the sand. —Jennifer Harding, 13 years, LV.b, Fitchett.

Packing a Food Parcel What about a tin of butter, I'd better put in fat, Because they told us in a letter, They don't get much of that. Now some sugar, white and sweet, And a pot of jam, Tuck it in and make it neat With a tin of ham. Now that all the packets fit Like a lady's glove, Paste the label firmly on, And send it off with love. —Adrienne Petty, 11 years, IV.a, Fitchett.

Timmy, Our Tortoise We've a pet called Timmy Tortoise, He is one our father bought us; Of wandering he's rather fond, But now he's swimming in our pond. At odd times he comes up for air, And all we children sit and stare, To catch him we have all contrived, But down below he's always dived. And so I s'pose he'll stay there till One day the rain the pond will fill. Then Timmy from the depths will creep, And in the sun will go to sleep. —Jill Dixon, 12 years, IV.a, Berry.

The Dog Van One day during the holidays, I was walking with my friend. My friend, whose name was Jennifer, had a little black sheep-dog. His name was Derry, and he was not on a lead. Derry ran in front of us and was soon out of sight. Then, quite suddenly came the sound of a van. We looked around and found it was a dog van. We called Derry, but he did not come. We hoped against hope he would not be picked up. The men picked up a few dogs and then the van went in the direction Derry had gone. We ran after the truck and found it had come to a standstill, and that Derry was just being put into the truck. We asked if we could have him back, but the man explained that the dogs were put into the back, then they went through a trapdoor into an enclosure below, and could not be taken out until the Dogs' Home was reached. We ran home and told Jennifer's mother. She drove us into the Home later in the day. We retrieved the dog, and now he is put on a lead whenever he is taken for a walk. —Janet Miller, 12 years, IV.a, Cato.

The Creek Cool and refreshing, Under low-hanging trees, Which whisper and rustle With every small breeze Is a creek. As beams of bright sunlight, Its surface caress,

SILVER AND GREEN The birds sing so little, And then less and less, As they sleep. The trees of the forest Which grow by its bank,

Colours Brown is a lovely colour— It's part of the autumn itself. Brown is the colour of the earth, And that of a little elf.

Dwarf the ferns and the briars, And undergrowth dank, 'Neath their boughs.

Pink is a beautiful shade— Like the hand of a newborn babe; Pink—as most blossoms are, And the sunset just starting to fade. Blue, too, is a pretty shade— Lke the clear blue of the sky, And the darker blue of the sea, And the blue of a little child's eye.

Cool and refreshing, It goes on its way, Rippling and laughing As ever it may, Till it ends. —Margaret Macfarlane, 12 years, Lower V.a, Cato.

Green is a pretty colour— The green of the hills and meadows, And the trees and grass and hedges, That in evening cast long shadows. —Gillian Anderson, 12 years, IV.a, Fitchett.

—Helen Caldwell, V.e, Krome.

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Junior Section If If I were Matthew Flinders, Around the world I'd sail, I'd steer through still, calm waters, And battle many a gale. If I were William the Conqueror, I'd have a thousand men; I'd conquer other countries, Chase Hereward through the fen. But if I were these people, Sailing o'er the foam, On fighting other countries, I wouldn't have my home. —Margery Nicholls, 10 years, III.b, Berry.

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JacK 13e —H. Dodgshun, L.IV.c, 12 years, Cato.

Stormy Seas Grey are the waters, That wash upon the shore, Billows roaring onward, Landward evermore; The clouds of black above them, Are blotting out the sun, The breakers rushing forward, Every one! Grey are the waters, That wash upon the shore, Billows rushing onward, Landward evermore; The wind blows strongly, The crested waves rise high, And almost seem to reach the Stormy sky! Grey are the waters, That wash upon the shore, Billows roaring onward, Landward evermore; They shine like polished marble, In a glimpse of shimmering light, As the swiftly passing evening, Brings the night! —Paddy Dixson, 10 years, III.a, Cato.

Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming where the shadows fall, Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming where the birds all call. Watching, watching, watching as the sun sinks down, Sending a reddish glow across the tired, grey town. Swaying, swaying, swaying in the high green trees, Amidst the sound of the rustling of the crinkling leaves. Amidst the louder laughter of the jackass, too, Up among the gum-tips where the leaves are new. Dreaming, gently dreaming in my house among the boughs, I have slept and dreamed and waited for many pleasant hours. The sun has almost gone now, and night is. falling fast, The stars begin to twinkle, and the moon comes up at last. —Margaret Scott, 101 years, III.b, Berry.

Witches Have you seen the witches That Rosemary saw one night? They'd gathered in the heart of the woods, And they were an ugly sight. —Hilary Cook, 8 years, Junior IV.b, Fitchett.

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The Country House It is old and rambling, large and grey, With roses climbing on the wall, It has been for years a-standing there, While the thrushes twitter and the owlets call. The first one to live there was Great Grandmama, She lived there for eighty years, I'd say, She loved her old home with its wide-spreading eaves, Where the sparrows build nests and the robins play. And so now it's ours after many long years; I love every stone of the dear old place, With its rambling garden and sheltered pool, Where the swallows dart over the water's face. —Elizabeth Duncan, 11 years, Lower IV.b, Fitchett.

Spring Song Hurrah for the spring! For gone is the rain, And here is glorious Spring again! The wind is a gentle Whisper in the trees, And there flit the butterflies, And golden bees; The flowers are budding, The blossom is out, The petals float down, And scatter about. —Paddy Dixson, 10 years, III.a, Cato.

The Sports For the Sports, the Lower Middle School had a lovely day, With the sun shining, so bright and gay— Krome and Fitchett came a draw, I've never heard cheering so loud before. One event was the crawling race, And each girl had a coloured band over her face; Then they were turned round and round, And somehow struggled to the ground. In all directions did they go— It really was good fun, you know, Some went forward, some went back, Some just crawled across the track.

In the Obstacle race each girl had to eat A biscuit that was not at all sweet. Under a net they had to crawl, Walk on a board and try not to fall. In House versus School, the latter was ahead— With those two colours—green and red, Racing along at top-most speed, With School always in the lead. —Laurel Wood, 12 years, Lower IV.b, Berry.

Eggs Whenever I have a hard-boiled egg, I think of the Easter bunny, And I wish I had a chocolate egg, But alas! I have no money. --Hilary Cook, 8 years, Junior IV.b, Fitchett.

The Forget-me-not Little forget-me-not, sweet face of blue, Washed by the gentle morning dew, By silver streams you often grow, Dearest of all the flowers I know. —Jennifer Peake, 9 years, Junior IV.b, Cato.

Little Bird Little bird in your cage, Sing a song for me, Sing me all the songs you know, You sing them all so merrily. Little bird in your cage, You've such a pretty voice, Sing it, sing it, little bird, And make the world rejoice. Little bird in your cage, Sing it while I sew, Sing it for me, little bird, Before it's time to go. —Laurel Wood, 12 years, Lower, IV.b, Berry.

The Little White Rabbit A little white rabbit came over the hill, With a hoppity, hoppity, hop; Suddenly, he stood quite still, For he heard a very loud pop. Back to his burrow he quickly sped, "This is no place for me." "When a man has a dog and a gun," he said, "He's hunting a bunny for tea." —Jennifer Peake, 9 years, Junior, IV.b. Cato.

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48 Mary's Star

Mary has a little star, Whose face is shining bright, And everywhere that Mary goes, She wears it with delight.

She wears it to her school each day, With such tremendous pride, And "Deo Domuique" Is writ.ten as her guide. —Heather McLaurin, 11 years, Lower, IV.a, Krome.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTEMPORARIES The Editor wishes to acknowledge with "The Cluthan," Morton Bay G.H.S. thanks the receipt of the following school Magazine, "The Firbank Log," "Cooee," "Finmagazine: "The Brook," "The Unicorn," tonian," "The Brighton Grammarian," "High"The Scotch Collegian," "The Gate," "The way," "The Ruytonian," The Conian," "The Michaelian," "Silver and Green," Elsternwick; Mitre," "The Record," "Pegasus," "Pallas," "The Carey Chronicle," "Strathconian," "The Lucernian," "Prospice," "The Wesley "M.C.E.G.G.S. Magazine," "The Melburnian," College Chronicle," and any others which have St. Catherine's Magazine, "The Swan," been unintentionally omitted.

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M.L.C. Tower. —J. Walter, Hon. VI.c.

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. THE SPECIAL CHOIR, 1949, With Sir Bernard Heinze, Miss Flockart and Neva Start, Jean Williams, and Robin Wright (Soloists and Accompanist). "The Children's Crusade" (Pierne) was sung by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Society and the M.L.C. Choir, accompanied by the Victorian Symphony Orchestra.

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EDITORIAL The battle against Communism to-day, is the battle of the individual against a regime which caters only for the mass, having no care for any person as a separate entity. No one can do her best if she feels she is just one in a crowd, unnoticed and unnecessary, rather than a useful part, however small. This attitude towards the individual is too often adopted in these days. We are told we must play for the team and forget ourselves; but of what use is a team member who does not practise to improve her own play, but just lets the team bear her along? She is of no value, for- each member must become expert as an individual player before she can hope to benefit the team. Many thousands of migrants are coming to Australia each year, and these people can be of great value to our country, for they bring with them new ideas, new methods of doing things. But we cannot expect them to stay if they do not find Australians agreeable, and the only way we can give them this impression is through the individual. It is from the charm and friendliness of the individual people whom he meets, that a

foreigner makes up his mind about a people as a whole, so each person should do his or her best. Many of us, during the last two terms, have devoted some time to the preparation of "The Children's Crusade," and we know the importance of working together as a choir, but still each girl must do her individual share. Each one must know her part and watch the conductor for a sharp note or a false entry from one girl is enough to ruin the effect of the whole choir. We must realise that in all we do, whether connected with others or not, each of us must be sure that she is doing her best, for it is only by doing this that we can succeed, and if we are careless, we may be the means of letting down those who are depending on us. So it is the duty of each individual to do her part to defeat Communism as it is practised to-day, and the best weapon to fight with is Christianity. For the individual's contribution is the best foundation for a really Christian society= Community living of the fineet kind.

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School Diary, 1949 Term II. May— Tuesday, 31st—Back to School for Term II.

Friday, 22nd and Saturday 23rd—The Senior Music Recital was enjoyed by all who attended. August—

J une— Friday, 3rd—Our first Matriculation School Dance was held at Tudor Court—the balloons were beautiful! Friday, 10th—In Open Period, Mr. Derrick gave us a most interesting talk about the Tally Ho Methodist Boys' Home. Friday, 17th—Professor Wood, Dean of Commerce at the University, talked on the World Food Problem. (Boarders may have felt a little embarrassment at their Birthday Night Party!) Friday, 24th—There was a heated and exciting debate as to whether the forty-hour week would ultimately benefit us; Berry taking the negative and Krome the affirmative. Berry was the more convincing! July— Friday, 1st—Matron Holding, accompanied by Sister Waldron and Nurse Ailsa Trott, gave girls interested in nursing a great deal of information. Wednesday, 6th—"Dido and Aeneas," the opera by Purcell, was performed by Musical Appreciation girls at Malvern Town Hall. Friday, 8th—Mr. Sawer, the Associate Professor of Law at the University, gave us a clear and helpful view of the different attitudes of people he met when he flew to London recently. Friday, 15th—French National Day, which was actually on Thursday, was celebrated by French plays presented by Leaving and Matriculation. However, later in the day, girls turned from the delights of drama to an enthusiastic study of the Bible for the Scripture exam. An even stranger change occurred about 3.30, when girls seemed quite willing to discard their former serious attitude. . . . Mid-term holiday!

Friday, 5th—"O mother, mother, mother, 0!— Coriolanus. Was he meditating on examinations (?). Tuesday, 23rd—So that we would realise the importance of the great German poet, Goiethe's Bi-centenary, Mrs. Clahr kindly arranged a commemorative meeting in Fitchett Hall. Thursday, 28th—Cato was the victor in the Senior House Music Contests. . . . "Meanwhile in other realms big tears were shed." —Keats. Friday, 26th—"To-morrow and to-morrow and "—Macbeth. to-morrow Term III. September— Tuesday, 13th—Term III began with a new kind of Assembly on the quad because of the polio. epidemic. Despite slanders about Melbourne weather, it only rained once and our voices have certainly improved in range! Wednesday, 28th—Mr. Johnston, the Registrar of the University, and Mr. Downes, of the Appointments Board, gave us much interesting information about courses and University life. Thursday, 29th—At Back-to-School Day this year, the girls gave most enjoyable musical and speech items. October — Tuesday, 4th—A delicate, fragile day . . . eggs and Epworth Hospital. Wednesday, 5th—A gift indeed.—The Dramatic Society, under the direction of Miss Dwyer, presented "The Gift of Ko-Feng," by Joan Brampton. Sunday, 23rd—A reception of Church members (Boarders) was held at Auburn Methodist Church.

SILVER AND GREEN Thursday, 27th—The Middle House Music Contests were held and Cato was again victorious. Friday, 28th—Mrs. Nance Palmer spoke to Matriculation girls about the background of Australian literature. Again there was serious application to Scripture, but Mid-Term followed! Matric. French students, however, meditating on the cruelty of fate, examiners, etc., thought grimly of their French orals and dictation le mardi. Saturday, 29th—The School Choir, with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Society, gave an inspiring performance of "The Children's Crusade," by Pierne. November— Friday, 4th—Alas! Examinations began for Leaving and Intermediate girls. Thursday, 10th—The Middle and Lower Middle School Music Recital was held.

Monday, 21st—Representatives of the Old Collegians' Club visited us to enrol girls who are leaving. Tuesday, 22nd—The School Communion Service was held. Wednesday, 23rd—Matric. girls broke up to prepare for their examinations, which began on the 28th. December— Friday, 2nd—Parents' Day was held. Wednesday, 7th—Speech Night for Senior and Middle School at Melbourne Town Hall. Thursday, 8th—Lower Middle School Speech Night. Friday, 9th— "Now the last day of many days, All beautiful and bright as thou, The loveliest and the last, is dead, Rise, memory, and write its praise!" —Shelley.

School Activities Reception into Church Membership Twenty-three Boarders were received into Church Membership upon public confession of faith at Auburn Methodist Church on Sunday evening, 23rd October. The service was conducted by the Rev. E. H. 0. Nye and the Principal. Dr. Wood preached upon the word "Faithful," stressing its use in the vows which Church Members take. The girls received into Church MemEership were Heather Aberdeen, Beverley Bath, Janet Bell, Sheila Collard, Margaret Collins, Lesley Curnow, Jennifer Bryan Dufty, Diana Fowler, Joan Hanson, Morva Holland, Beverley Hunter, Dorothy Jeffrey, Ailsa McRae, Joan Marriner, Elaine Milnes, Lillian Nixon, Janice Phillips, Gwynneth Pinkerton, Helen Shiell, Wendy Smith, Jill Washington, Maria Wells, Elizabeth Wilson.

for the time and the thought he has given to this quarter hour of fellowship. Dr. Wood has selected, and read to us helpful extracts from "The Transforming Friendship," by Leslie Weatherhead, and from "Christin Shakespeare," a book written by Dr. Morrison, which portrays many of our religious ideals in the women of Shakespeare's plays. He has also made portions of Jeremiah more easily understood, by reading them from Moffatt's translation of the Bible. In "Devotional," girls of all denominations are united in this time of worship, and we realise that unity in all human relationships can only be achieved when Christ is given preeminence in our lives. —D.M.

Student Christian Movement Devotional Notes Those who have attended the Devotional Session during the last two terms, express by their presence our deep gratitude to Dr. Wood

"Come, let us all unite and sing, God is Love!" Even if we do not sing during our lunchtime meetings, our thoughts are in tune with

SILVER AND GREEN this theme, for during our fortnightly halfhour we are discussing the book, "So Life is Love," with our circle leaders. Beside these lunch-time meetings we have had three speakers in Assembly this year: Miss Aivett, who spoke on the position of women in India; Mr. Cheeseman, Director of Education in Malaya, who gave a vivid picture of life in schools there, and Mr. Derrick, from Tally Ho, who gave an interesting talk about some of those less fortunate than ourselves. Inter-school functions have played a big part in our work this year. We have had two services, a discussion evening, and two folkdancing evenings, and we combined with Senior Branch in a very successful fete, at which 1VI.L.C. was in charge on the Work Stall and made £26. There was to have been a school girls' camp, a hike, and another discussion, but owing to the polio. epidemic, these had to be cancelled. finally we would like to thank Miss Horsman, Miss B. Jackson and other members of staff for helping us in many ways. —L.M.D. United Nations' Association During this year, which has been a time of inigunderstanding between nations, we have tried, through our United Nations Group, to fit ourselves for taking some part in helping the world situation, By talks and appeals we have attempted to create in the school a feeling of understanding and friendship towards the peoples of the world. During first and second terms we held appeals for clothes for Europe, which were very well supported. Three different lots of articles were taken to the Lutheran Church, whence they were sent overseas. Many thanks to those who so freely gave to the appeals!In April a U.N.A. Fete was held to raise funds. A large number of Melbourne schools helped. M.L.C. took charge of the Lucky Dip, which was very popular and realised about £12. We greatly appreciate the work which Miss Kellaway did to make the Dip such a success. One evening some members of our Group attended a United Nations International evening held at M.C.E.G.G.S. Many schools were -represented, and a most enjoyable evening was

spent in folk dancing and singing, and later hearing Dr. C. Barber, who gave us a most moving address on the conditions in Germany. During our Open Periods on Fridays, we have been very fortunate to hear several very interesting speakers invited by our U.N.A. Miss Jean Lawson gave an interesting talk on the conditions in Europe, particularly in reference to Scandinavia. Dr. Calvert Barber told us of the Amsterdam Conference of Churches, and also of the shocking conditions in Germany, and the sufferings of the people there. This inspired us even more to support our Association, and led to our first appeal for clothes. Professor Sawer spoke on Australia in World Affairs, explaining Australia's connections with other nations and their attitude towards us. In an address on the World Food Problem, Professor G. L. Wood made use realise the acuteness of this The aims and working of the situation. United Nations Organisation were explained to us by Mr. Ivan Smith, who had recently returned from Lake Success in America. We are also very grateful to Miss Thirlwell and Miss Guyett, who each visited one of our lunch-time meetings and gave us a very interesting idea of life in China and France respectively. For our fortnightly meetings, groups of girls studied and gave talks on topics of world importance, on which we afterwards had a general discussion. Topics discussed have been —the Atlantic Pact, China, South Africa, India, World Food and People, the Dollar Situation and the New State of Israel. We are very grateful to Miss Kellaway for giving up her lunch times and conducting our meetings in such an interesting way. Under her leadership, we have had a very happy and successful year. —L. S. and D. H. Debating Society This year, we were very sorry to lose the leadership of Miss Powell, who has been President of the Society for the past six years, and who has been largely responsible for the growing enthusiasm for debating amongst the girls. However, we have been fortunate in having Miss Cochrane and Miss Cerutty to lead us as

SILVER AND GREEN joint-Presidents in her place, and we are extremely grateful for their active interest and helpful advice throughout the year. Miss Cochrane introduced us to a new form of debate which has proved most suitable for our short lunch-time meetings. In these "Balloon debates," two girls, chosen by lot, give short impromptu speeches on the respective sides of a topic, and the subject is then opened to the house for debate. In conclusion the house takes a vote for the winning side. "Balloon debates" have given particular enjoyment to young, would-be debaters, who have not yet graduated to take part in either house or school debates. Inter-school Debates Church House and the Music Hall were the scenes of the round-table debates against Wesley and Scotch Colleges respectively. Both debates were conducted in the usual round-table fashion—two teams of eight people, all eager to express their personal opinions, seated around a (square) table, at the head of which sits an unfortunate, but stern, chairman, who must keep any unruly enthusiasts in order. The third inter-school debate was with Melbourne High School, who invited twelve of us to partake in a round-table discussion. The standard of debating was very good, and we would like to thank Melbourne High for their wonderful hospitality at a most enjoyable evening. Melbourne Grammar have also invited us to a debate, which will take place in the near future. Inter-house Debates of the inter-house debates fi rst round The was between Cato and Fitchett, the subject being "That the Free Medicine Scheme, as proposed by the Government, is in the best interests of the Nation." Cato, taking the negative side were victors by three points, totals being 79 to 76. Perhaps the High Court recently heard the result and accordingly 'agreed with Cato! The debate between Berry and Krome, resulted in a victory for Berry, totals being 70 to 66. The subject was "That the forty-hour week will ultimately benefit the country," and Berry took the negative side.

The final battle, between Berry and Cato, again used a political subject as the fighting ground: "That Mr. Chifley and his party ought to be returned at the next elections." The debate was spirited, and replies were especially good, although the field of discussion was too vast to be covered in a limited time. We congratulate Berry on being the fortunate winners, and would like, in conclusion, to express our thanks to Dr. Wood for his thoughtful adjudications.

Social Service Notes This year our social work has been in every way a busy and successful one. At the first meeting of the year, it was unanimously decided to support the Food for Britain Appeal again. This appeal has been very well supported by the whole school. At each meeting ways and means of raising money were discussed. All efforts arranged by forms have been very well suported, especially the cakes and sweets stalls! During second term the Prefects (the Romans) played a basket-ball match against the Associate Prefects (modern school boys). This proved to be a hilarious contest, and the money raised was given to the Food for Britain Appeal. The plays prepared by the Prefects and Associate Prefects unfortunately were unable to be presented because the prevailing epidemic restrictions. During the first half of the year the individual forms sent parcels to Britain and to the Continent. At half term of the second term, Miss Lardner kindly offered to take over the organising of the Food for Britain Appeal. For the remaining half of the term, parcels were packed each Thursday in the studio. Sixtythree seven-pound parcels and twelve elevenpound parcels were sent to Britain. For third term it was decided to run the Food for Britain Appeal through the Banks System. The forms, instead of collecting the food, brought their money to the studio, and Miss Lardner sent the addresses and the money to the Banks, enabling the delivery of many parcels quickly. This method was decided upon because more parcels could be sent for less money. The total so far for the year is 317; and we hope

WENDY STRAW, University Free Place, 1948.

—Photo. Artgraf Studio. BARBARA CLARKE, Senior Government Scholarship, 1948.

(Photos. of Other Scholarship Winners were published in "Silver and Green,"

June, 1949.)

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Gribbin, Helene Shaw. Gwen Stahl, Linton Clarke, Enid Yen (Assistant School Librarian), Lyle

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display was arranged for the visit of the students from the School of Education, who seemed very interested in the activities of the Library. Then we had visits from two Junior Librarians from the State Electricity Commission, and Mrs. Nettie Palmer, who was especially interested in the Australian literature section. Among the books presented last term were "Daily Mail Ideal Home Book" from Margaret Wait, "Masterpieces of the National Gallery of Victoria" from Enid Yen, "Physics and Philosophy" and "So you want to be a Chemist" from Clare Walker (last year's Science Information Officer) and "London," a book sent to Form V.b by Mrs. Hill in return for a food parcel, and which that form has presented to the Library. For the Parents' Day display, the information officers have played a large part in preparing exhibits on Science, Music, English, History, Geography, Library Practice, and general topics. The display was greatly enjoyed by the visitors to the Library. One day during the term three of our committee members visited the University Library, and then gave a talk at school on that subject to the girls who intend to go to the University next year. On behalf of the Committee I wish to thank Mrs. Taylor and Miss Bell very much for their help throughout the' year, and I hope that next year's committee will have the fun and the team work, which we found in the Library this year.

"My wife's eyes lit up when. your parcel arrived, and I agreed with her that the contents of the parcel were very wisely chosen— most useful. . . . You have our blessing, our warmest thanks, and sincerest good wishes." This extract from a letter received by one of the forms shows how our parcels are appreciated. Many charities have been supported this year. The main sums collected were— Overseas Relief, £47 / 1 7/7 Children's Hospital, £29/16/7. Kew Mental Home, £8/11 /-. Blind Institute, £43/517. Methodist Inland Missions, £12/5/1. Ex-Prisoners of War, £16/-/-. Methodist Homes for Children, £99/19/-. The fact that the price of eggs is so high accounts for the drop from last year's total. 2649 eggs were collected this year, and 31/6 was also handed in. The Woollies Appeal for Britain was a very important event in social service work this year. Many beautiful garments were knitted by very capable hands and 800 articles were sent to Britain. We all feel that this was a very fine effort and that the girls' response was particularly good. The school can be justly proud of all work done this year. Once again we give our sincerest thanks to Miss Dahle, Mrs. Kelly, Miss Sutton, all members of the Social Service staff, and to the social service captains, and to all Senior Mathematics Group girls who have helped to make this year a success. In spite of the pressing claims on the time —A. C. B. of our faithful though few members, the Senior Mathematics Group has succeeded in Walton Library Notes meeting almost every fortnight this year. Our This year has been a very happy and suc- subjects have covered a wide range of interestcessful one in the Library. This has been due, ing and varied topics and our meetings have to the help and guidance of the Library staff increased our store of useful knowledge as well and to the co-operation and team work of the as providing a half hour of amusement. committee. As a result of one of our talks we have learnt The Lending Library is proving to be more that the stars are not simply fascinating silver successful than ever while the Reference Lib- pin-points in the sky on a clear night, but are rary is an invaluable help to senior students. really great heavenly bodies which live their During the last term we have had several own lives many millions of miles away from visitors to the Library. A very interesting our Earth. They have provided endless sources

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The weather looked anything but promising, of mathematical calculation and scientific inbut these adventurers, with Misses Jackson and vestigation for astronomers since the first ell as •their leaders, were far from Mitch nomad tribes used the positions of the stars to a daunted. Miss Jackson came armed with find their directions at night, back in the dim much us gave later which e bundl mysterious distant past. We learned these interesting facts amusement. when Miss Kellaway gave us a series of very which during omy, We arrived at "Clifden Farm" in time interesting talks on astron sions discus lant, if irreve lunch, and were greeted by our host and ng, for amusi some had we related the of hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Norton. Our rooms on the merits and demerits allotted after much anxiety due to the use gy." were "science of astrolo ian ined of the little word "Girls," and our guard We have at other meetings been initiat our by group that should in which classed es, Squar being angels to the secrets of Magic organiser. Names come to the same total whichever way they hostess and not by a tactless the rooms—the . to grams given crypto few were straightway are added, and have solved a title; the Pass fitting a mythithe Lair," about "Luny heard we in g Inters meetin er At anoth ty group haugh a and " ery," girls in the "Aristocrock cal origin of the term "threading a maze, "The in Inters s variou more ; ng lliners studyi our -be-mi of would spent a fascinating half-h Cottage—these historical mazes and attempting to thread Holes"; and two girls in the t energetic young damsels will make perfec some of the more obvious types. but Last, " Ones. have less we Name year "The the during ives— times housew s At variou known as had "Problems and Puzzle Half-Hours," when not least was the "S.B.S.," a group groups. the all of ed and ms behav proble al best unusu and ht the tidiest members have broug puzzles from various sources, including certain Bald Spur was duly mounted, our lunch newspaper supplements. In theory the memand dreadful tales of a "Poor lady who eaten, bers work out these problems with great gusto, swallowed a fly" were told. We arrived home but in practice we triumphantly produce anto a tea which was too good to be true. Light swers to the simpler problems and speculate in ainment followed and then to bed with entert great wonder on the mighty brains that have lights supposedly out at 8.30. evolved the difficult ones, while Miss Kellaway Sunday dawned dark and wet, and the rain finds some "perfectly simple" way of solving service continued all day. A simple church them. and over, was ast as breakf I am sure it is obvious from these notes that was held as soon were gs readin Bible and hymns reour favourite while no great mathematical knowledge is interval of "do-as-you-like-butquired to be a "Maths. Grouper," we receive rendered. An ischief" followed, and later considerable pleasure and enjoyment from our don't-get-into-m mysterious bundle was brought n's Jackso Miss meetings. c souls were in their element. All members of the Senior Mathematics forward and artisti Hunt was arranged, with a nger Scave Group join with me in thanking Miss Kellaway Later a Bald Spur to count the of top the to g work t and untirin slide interes for her continued on the shelter was the t posts number of uprigh for the pleasant meetings we have had towho attempted this turers The adven item. main gether this year. occasional helpby mighty task were helped on J. W. precariously in d s carrie biscuit soddy ings of Walking Club Notes soddier brown paper bag by one very bright a The highlight of the Walking Club's activiAssociate. "Early to bed" was the cry of our ties for the year was the week-end to "Clifden guardians, but little did they know of what went Farm," St. Andrews North, via Hurstbridge. on after "lights out." All who went will remember the "What-if-theMonday was a finer day, and bags were trains-aren't-running, I'll-never-make-the-van-inpacked and rooms cleaned before we set out time" panic, and then the excitement of planfor our final hike to Kingslake and then back ning and packing bags. to "Clifden Farm" for our farewells and the the on The van left school at about 9.15 packing of the van. Cheery songs were sung to Saturday of Mid-term with forty excited girls.

SILVER AND GREEN Mr. and Mrs. Norton as they waved good-bye to forty of the noisiest girls that have ever graced the cyclone beds of "Clifden. Farm." Tuesday was school again, and an esteemed Science master mumbling about week-end hikes, their vices, and "cabbages." The members of the Club would like to thank Miss Jackson and Miss Mitchell for their leadership of the hikes, and for all they have done to make this year's Walking Club activities happy, friendly and enjoyed by all. • —A. O.

Camera Club Notes We have had a very successful year under the leadership of Mr. McKnight and Mr: Seymour, our co-presidents. Our meetings were held fortnightly in the cinema room, where Mr. Morrison, Mr. Svenson and Mr. McCoy, from Kodak, lectured us on how to use our cameras with the greatest success. We learnt how to give our pictures the right exposure and compose them -so as to make them attractive and interesting. We had a lantern slide lecture and after seeing a few pictures with outstanding errors we were able to notice them ourselves, and guard against such faults in our own pictures. When we had learnt the art of taking good photographs, we learnt how to develop, print sepia tone, and glaze them. Having learnt the basic facts about amateur photography, we were instructed how to colour our photos with oils. We were extremely interested and surprised at the apparent ease with which it was done, so the Camera Club subscribed money for our colouring outfit. In Term I we held a Photographic Competition and a fee of one penny per photo. was charged. Our entries were numerous and interesting. "The Mooltan Leaving Port," by J. Walter, HVI.c, won first prize, and an attractive study on brooms, axes and shadows, by B. Dickins, H.VI.c, was awarded second prize. The entries were of a very high standard, due to the untiring aid • of our Kodak instructors. On Saturday, 20th August, the Camera Club had its greatest day of the year. The Nursery Rhyme Fair was held in the school gym. and the Camera Club ran a "While You Wait" studio to aid the funds, selling postcards portraits and miniatures at two shillings each. The

photographers and developers were continually busy working the two cameras, developing the photos and hoping that all the photos would be successful, as they afterwards proved to be. We cleared £18 and felt pleased that our hobby was so useful. Unfortunately, Third Term has had no spectacular event for us, but we hope in the near future to hold a colouring competition. This was suggested by Mr. Svenson, of Kodak, who has kindly agreed to judge our entries and award prizes. We are all greatly indebted to Kodak, without whose help we feel that a Camera Club would be practically impossible. We have had a very enjoyable year, but are hoping for larger numbers and more activities next year-J.

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French Club Notes This year we have had two French parties. At the first one we entertained the Matriculation French students from P.L.C. After a few introductory games and a quiz—in French, of course, Miss Guyett told us about her visit to France and the living conditions there. Each girl gave a contribution in order to send a parcel to France. We were greatly honoured to have with us Professor Chisholm, of the Melbourne University, and Madame Cockerton, General Secretary of the Alliance Francaise. Professor Chisholm gave us a very interesting talk on French literature, explaining the best way to read and study French. The second afternoon was given by P.L.C. Once again Professor Chisholm showed his great interest in us by reading and explaining the beauty of two poems. Madame Cockerton read to us the poems set for the Matriculation exams. After a delightful afternoon tea, Mr. Karagheusian showed some slides of views of Paris and explained them in French. (He purposely spoke very simply and slowly so that we all could understand—and we did) We all tried to speak French at these parties. Many sentences were bravely started in French, but in most cases, unfortunately finished in English. We all agreed that this was indeed a very enjoyable afternoon. The next main activity of the Club was our partaking in the Alliance Francaise Drama

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Festival. Five Matriculation girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves when they acted two scenes from "La Poudre aux yeux," by Labiche—a really delightful little skit. Later, in Open period the play was presented to the school who, we are afraid, didn't quite understand it all, but who laughed heartily at the correct times. We would like to give our sincerest thanks to Miss Dahle and Mlle Bracquart, who prepared us with much patience for the perOur thanks go also to Miss formances. Guyett who prepared a group of Leaving girls in a play which was also presented in open period. About thirty girls went to the Alliance Francais production of the Matriculation play, the delightful comedy, "Le Voyage de Monsieur Perrichon." They found it most enjoyable and also helpful for their studies. The results of the Alliance Francaise exams this year were very good. While there were no outstanding results in the, Matriculation forms, a larger number of girls received honourable mentions. We would like to thank Miss Dahle, Mlle. Bracquat and Miss Guyett for their unfailing interest and co-operation in all our activities. Alliance Francaise Examination Results. Dictation: Grade I—Honourable Mention, Joan Willis, Louise Baxter, Janette Hassall, Ailsa Brownlee, Beverley Ball, Bridget Israel, Pam Hunt, Shirley Long, Lorraine Spence, Margaret Swaby, Lorraine Shattock, Marilyn Croydon. Grade II—Honourable Mention, Helen Kennett, Beverley Cohen, Tamara Weyman. Grade III—Honourable Mention, Jennifer East. Reading and Conversation. Grade I—Honourable Mention, Beverley Ball, Ailsa Brownlee, Joan Willis, Marilyn Croydon. Poetry: Grade I, Honourable Mention, Beverley Ball, Gwen Stahl, Joan Willis, Shirley Long, Ailsa Brownlee, Marilyn Croydon, Lorraine Spence, Pat Fowler, Joan Oulton, Anita Nielson. Grade II—Second Prize, Mary Rose CampFirst Honourable Mention, Beverley bell. Cohen, Monica Wood. Second Honourable

Mention, Frances Little. Honourable Mention, Shirley Inglis, Tamara Weyman, Helen Kennett, Judith Lugton. Grade III-1st Prize, Noelle Russell. Honourable Mention, Jennifer East, Sonia Samways, Jill Chenu. Grade IV—Honourable Mention, Shirley Shulman, Kathleen Old, Gracie Barr, Jean Connelly, Lynette Hall. —A. C. B. German Language Society Notes The German Language Society held its first meeting in Term I. It was inaugurated by Mrs. Clahr, senior German mistress. In Term II Mr. Ian Finlay spoke to us on the development of the German folk-song. We wish to thank Mr. Finlay for a very interesting and entertaining talk. On Wednesday, 8th June, senior German students were asked to attend a German Film Afternoon at the University. After an introduction by Dr. Samuel, we were shown several newsreels of international interest, "Die Welt im Bild," and a film on Switzerland, which was of special interest to us, as this year we are studying Schiller's "Wilhelm Tell," which takes place in that country. On Monday evening, 22nd August, an interschool performance of "Wilhelm Tell" took place at Lauriston. Dr. A. Rosenberg directed the twelve scenes which were produced. It made us much more familiar with the work. Both audience and actors had an enjoyable evening. On the 23rd August, Mr. Wiemann, who has recently returned from Germany, addressed senior girls of the school on Johann Wcilfgang von Goethe, the Bi-centenary of whose birth we celebrated on the 28th August. Mr. Wiemann's very interesting talk reminded us again of the work of this greatest of Germans who gave so much to mankind. The German Club wishes to thank Mrs. Clahr very much for her sincere interest in the German students of our school. —B. J. I. Cato House Notes This year Cato must be commended for their fine house spirit which was evident from the beginning of the year when it came to entries

NER210 UNY ZIHNIIS OPEN-AIR ASSEMBLY DURING EPIDEMIC, TERM III, 1949.

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins.

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for the swimming sports. Finally, after cheering enthusiastically, we came second and congratulate Krome on their win. Cats was not as enthusiastic about life saving this year, in spite of the efforts of our represesnative, Margaret Bell. This was due mainly to the restrictions placed on swimming throughout second and third terms. "Left, Right! Quick March! and keep your lines straight!" These words (shouts) will be remembered by most Catoites who took part in the athletic sports. Well, Cato, your labours were not in vain, for we won the Proficiency Cup this year, although we only came second for the Bettye Hammon Cup. We heartily congratulate Fitchett on their win. We congratulate all the members of our House tennis teams in Senior, Middle, and Lower Middle School, and also our Sports Captain, Joy Stockdale, for Cato has obtained first place this year. We came second in basketball, but our efforts in baseball and hockey were not inspiring. We congratulate Elizabeth Barrett, Middle Sports Captain, for her endeavours to deal with the lack of experience in these spheres. We cannot win everything, but we were remarkably fortunate to win both Senior and Middle Choral Contests. In the Senior section we congratulate our pianist, Gwyneth Davies, and our conductor, Mary Hughes, who inspired us by singing a solo at the second practice! The Middles nobly carried on this high standard, and under the direction of Lesley Cook, conductor, and Joan Corlass, pianist, proved that Cato was a most musical house. The Middles, with Margaret McFarlane as House Captain, have proved themselves a cooperative group. In first term Cato's debating team, taking the negative, defeated Fitchett on the question that "The Free Medicine Scheme was in the best interests of the nation." In the third term they were themselves defeated, asserting that "Mr. Chifley and his party should be returned at the next elections." We heartily congratulate Berry, who represented "the Honourable Members of the Opposition." A word of thanks to Miss Horsman and other House Mistresses who have helped us;

we thank also all Prefects and Associate Prefects in the House, for their co-operation this year. "Carry on future Catoites!"

Berry House Notes This year Berry started off on the right foot, for we won the senior baseball, and in second term, we won the hockey. Our debating team narrowly defeated Krome, proving that the 40-hour week will not ultimately benefit the community. We also beat Cato, maintaining that Mr. Chifley and his party should not be returned at the next election, and so we won the Debating Cup. Unfortunately these are our only major successes, but they are a step in the right direction. This year Berry was honoured with four prefects and six associates, including the senior prefect, and the captains of the school basketball and baseball teams. Although Berry's singing has improved this year, we failed to win the choral contests, but we sincerely thank Dorothy Haynes and Myra Bartrop for the good work they put into the contest. Congratulations, Cato, on your victory! We also congratulate Dorothy Haynes on receiving her A. Mus. A. Degree. The Middles under the leadership of Beverley Stewart and Janet Edwards have worked well, and we hope they show the senior section of Berry how to sing, by winning the Middle choral contests. Surely no other house has such enthusiastic and co-operative lower middles as Berry, under the leadership of Laurel Wood and Yvonne Deeble, and we thank them for all they have done. Berry seems to have a great deal of house spirit, and it is significant of our enthusiasm that Berry had the most girls from Lower Three to Matriculation doing the resuscitation examination! This year Miss Short has been our House Mistress, and we wish to thank her and all other Berry mistresses for their work this year. We also heartily welcome back Miss Powell, who returned during the year. Berry extends congratulations to all the other houses who have done so well in athletics, swimming, singing and tennis, but we cannot help

SILVER AND GREEN hoping that next year they will be congratulating us. —S. R. Fitchett House Notes At the beginning of Term III, Fitchett girls rallied to the Choral Contest practices with great zest, having found themselves heading the list of house marks, but unfortunately we did not "make the grade"; congratulations Cato and Krome on your results. Thanks, Phyllis and Ruth, also other girls, for your enthusiasm. Fortunately we were able to do better on the sports field and won the cup for aggregate points, also the basket-ball. We managed to come second in baseball, tennis and hockey. Cath Blake has led the seniors in sport, and we congratulate her on her brilliant effort on Sports Day, especially in breaking the high jump record. The Middles and Juniors have also done very well under the leadership of Joan Millerchip and Pauline Brown; Wilma Garrett and Barbara Hope. The Seniors wish the Middles every success in their Choral Contests. It is just as well we have some girls who are good at sport, for we do not excel in either singing or debating. Our debating team was led by Margret Sheer, but alas, the Cato girls seem to be better arguers than we. However we wish Cato luck in the final debate. "May the best House win!" Our thanks also go to Miss Betts and our other House Mistresses for their support this year, and we wish Miss Guyett great success and happiness in her new appointment next year. We were also very sorry to lose Miss Trowbridge at the end of second term, but we know that every happiness will attend her in her married life. Lastly, I would like to thank prefects, probationers and all Fitchett girls for their splendid house spirit and wish them all the best of luck for future years. "Earnest and steadfast endeavour Will give her the right to lead." —N. E. F. Krome House Notes "Foes in plenty we shall meet, Hearts courageous, scorn defeat." This must always be the way in house competition and we cannot always expect to come through with flying colours.

Krome has been very consistent this year and although we have had very few wins, we are not far from the top. It's up to you, Middles. The swimming proved a "life-saver," thanks to Mary Briggs. Although not winners in debating or singing we feel that we put up an excellent fight, and thank heartily all those concerned, particularly Gwen Stahl, June Dawkins and Joan Willis. We have had a great band of eight prefects and five associates this year. To Miss Kellaway and other house mistresses we say a big "thank-you" for all their efforts this year. Everybody has been so co-operative in all sport and singing that Krome's colours are still flying high and will continue to do so for the "school spirit will carry us through." —L. E. J. Boarders' Notes On 31st May, the Boarders again returned to "House," the corridors once more resounding with their cheery calls and laughter. With great enthusiasm, both mistresses and girls began to practise for Birthday Night. On Friday, 3rd June, at 8 p.m., fourteen Matric. Boarders danced away their cares and sorrows at the Matric. Dance held at Tudor Court. At last the great night, Friday, 17th June, arrived, and after a sumptuous tea, the boarders entertained their guests in Fitchett Hall to celebrate their "Sixty-seventh Birthday"—it was a wonderful night. We were indebted to the staff for taking us on two enjoyable hikes to Studley Park on Saturday, 21-id and 9th June. A small party of girls attended a most delightful concert given by the soprano, Joan Coombe, at the Assembly Hall on 23rd June, and on the following night another party of girls attended the Philharmonic's Oratorio, "King David," in the Melbourne Town Hall. It was a great experience for those who went, as they found it most inspiring. On Friday night, 1st July, about thirty girls were thrilled by the wonderful recital given by the pianist Heimann in the Melbourne Town Hall. Many girls attended the presentation of the opera "Dido and Aeneas" given by the Musical Appreciation Classes on Wednesday

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this was a wise precaution and were very grateful to the staff for making these week-ends in so enjoyable. Pictures of Tonga were shown to us on Thursday, 22nd September, after a short talk given by Dr. George Niumeitolu, who is going pleasant break. the by to Papua to meet the urgent need for doctors. Caesar" "Julius of tion presenta The a by We thank Mr. Seymour for projecting the films Wesley Dramatic Society was attended an was It for us on this occasion. July. 21st on girls large party of On Saturday, 24th September, buses were excellent performance and worthy of a great hired to take us to the National Park, Ferndeal of praise. At the Hawthorn Presbyterian Church on tree Gully, for a day picnic. The girls set out Sunday, 31st July, a number of Presbyterian with high spirits which were still undaunted by the end of the day, though they had girls were received into the church. to ye" "good-b say to tramped miles and miles and collected much sorry very We were mud. The dense foliage of One Tree Hill Miss Howard Smith on Saturday, 20th August. married her in ss was rapidly penetrated by the adventurous happine Wishing her future d life the girls presented her with a gift in ap- whose muddy and arduous time was rewarde The . look-out the from which by view and by a splendid preciation of her work in House, she could remember her days in residence at "heroic" carefully tended the fire and brewhelped M.L.C. That night Miss Howard Smith es- ed "billy" or "kerosene tin" tea which hikes. s Austrenuou at our evening after us an to to revive girls corted a group of burn Church, which was very pleasant. We were treated to another Boarders' ConEarly on Sunday morning, 21st August, the cert on Saturday, 1st October. The item which Boarders' Communion Service was held. We drew most applause was Dr. Wood's playing are very grateful to Dr. Wood for giving us of three piano solos, which opened the concert. The concert consisted of a fine blend the opportunity of having such services. Mayer Miss August, 22nd night, of classical comedy and original items, and was On Monday arranged another of her very successful Board- enjoyed by all. We were all terrified at the ers' Concerts. The items were very varied, and arrival of "head-hunters" from the tropical the presentation of both senior and junior isles who performed their "original" tribal items was excellent. We are looking forward dance. to further such concerts, and thank Miss Mayer A party of girls went to the school play on for all her interest and assistance in arranging 5th October, and were thrilled with the splenthem. did performances. We extend congratulations We congratulate Janet Brewster and Joan to those Boarders who acted in the play. Stride on winning Leaving Bursaries under the A successful fancy-dress evening was arEducation Department; and also Bev. Bolle and ranged by Miss Cochrane on Saturday, 8th Elaine Stewart, who at the end of the term were October, at ‘.hich the costumes were so very awarded their hockey colours. original that it was difficult to award the On Friday, 26th August, another very happy prizes. term was brought to a close and by Saturday Three Church of England girls were conall the Boarders had departed to enjoy their firmed at Holy Trinity Church, Kew, on Sunvacation. day, 23rd October. Twenty-three girls were reHolidays being over, the Boarders returned ceived into Church Membership at Auburn for their final term on Monday, 12th SeptemMethodist Church, the service being conber. We were pleased to welcome back Miss ducted by the Rev. E. H. O. Nye and Dr. Wilkinson as a Resident Mistress in place of Wood. Miss Howard Smith. The Boarders met the Day girls on the c, polio epidemi the As a precaution against pitch, near the end of the term, and cricket free week-ends and Saturdays out were temthoroughly enjoyed the match. sides both that realised all porarily cancelled; the girls

night, 6th July. This, indeed, was a wonderful performance, and we congratulate all Boarders who took part. On 18th July we returned from long weekend, with a new zeal for all activities after this

SILVER AND GREEN Also near the end of this term, the Boarders Tennis Championships were played off, and we congratulate the winners of the three sections, Junior, Middle and Senior, and also the runners-up who put up such a hard battle. This year has been a most successful and happy year, and we thank Dr. Wood, Miss Ball, and the resident staff for their guidance and great help during the year. We also thank Mrs. Wood and the two sisters for so patiently dealing with all our maladies. We hope that the girls who return to House next year will always keep the House Flag flying and pass on to the newcomers our "House" traditions. To the Boarders who go— out through the door: To life's flag flying and the Field before, We wish success in their new activities, and hope that they will ever remain true to the traditions of House. —M. C. B., S. McA.

Boarders' Birthday Night Boarders' Birthday Night is an old tradition, nearly as old as the school. Each year, it has taken the form of a high tea, followed by a concert in Fitchett Hall, to which each Boarder invites a Day-girl friend. This year, the Dining Hall was decorated with red and green balloons, which during tea floated floorwards, making the meal very gay. Aften the one candle on the cake had been lit, we all sang "happy birthday to us" and "For we are jolly good fellows" with great gusto. Fifi, the youngest boarder blew out the candle, then the cake was cut. At the end of tea the speeches were made and telegrams read. In appreciation of all the work which she has done for us, and the interest which she takes in all our activities, the girls presented Miss Ball with two original etchings. Following tea,. after the guests had arrived, the first item of the concert, held in Fitchett Hall, was presented by West Wing. They gave in a very delightful- manner a short operetta, "Snow White and ti- e Seven Dwarfs." The parts of Snow White, the Prince, the

Dwarfs, in fact, everyone, especially the frisky little rabbits, were very well portrayed. A sketch called, "Thirty minutes on a street" was next given by the girls of Lower Tower. This was very amusing, and the way in which the girls sustained their parts throughout the play was excellent. Three girls from Upper Tower gave a short Russian play called "The Proposal," which, like Lower Tower's play, proved to be very amusing. The remainder of the Upper Tower girls presented, with singing and miming, the story of "The Pirates of Penzance." This was very decorative and colourful, and the singing very good. East wing concluded the programme with their presentation of their original "A Flight of the Imagination." This was a colourful impression of a flight through some of the famous countries of the world, giving, by singing, acting and costume, the chief characteristics of those lands. Each country was portrayed by a soloist and a group of girls, and the effect was splendid. These items could not have been presented if it had not been for the mistresses who gave up so much of their time to help us prepare them. We thank them very much for all their assistance. Following this concert, everyone adjourned to the Dining Hall for supper, and then, after farewells were said to Day-girl friends, the Boarders went tired, but happy to bed. Their Birthday Party was over. —M.C.B.,

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"Recess." —Janet Brewster, V.e, Krome.

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. BASEBALL TEAM, 1949 (Premiers). Mary Briggs, Pamela Watkins, Robin Kaye, Valerie O'Connor, Catherine Blake, Jocelyn Rogers. Ainslie Rowe, Joan Graham, Ann Cockburn, Janet Huntington, Joan Rush (Captain).

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. THE MADRIGAL SINGERS, 1949 Mary Patten, Catherine Blake, Ruth Lechte, Phyllis Todner Laurel Lockwood, Isabelle Blake, Dawn Vickery, Ruth Price, Dorothy Haynes, Noelle McLeish, Joan Reid. June Dawkins, Margaret Kerr, Bobbie Gay, Aileen Thomas, Coral Clark, Shirley McAllister, Gwyneth Davies. Margaret Swaby, Cecily Cook, Ariel Keen, Elaine Cavanagh, Edith Alexander, Beverly Keen.

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Musical Perception (Gift of Mrs. A. W. Downing), Ariel Keen. Viola (Gift of Dr. Leonard Ball), Dorothy Haynes. Open (Gift of Mrs. R. L. McCoy, Pres. of 0. C. Association), Ariel Keen. "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever"— Keats. Surely our studies with music, which is one of the greatest "things of beauty" in this world, have helped and will continue to help us to realise the truth of this statement. We have been very busy in the music school this year, as these notes will show, but although the practices and rehearsals have sometimes seemed long and arduous, they have really been a source of great joy to all who have taken part. We specially thank Miss Flockart for all her patient work with us and for her whole-hearted interest in all that goes on in our music school. At the beginning of the year the tests for the music scholarships were adjudicated in all sections by our friend Dr. A. E. Floyd. We missed the accustomed presence of Miss Lorna Stirling as co-adjudicator in the instrumental sections, and will welcome her back next year on her return from England. The scholarships this year were won by the following girls: Senior Piano (Gift of E. A. Wright, Esq.), June Dawkins and Dorothy Haynes. Intermediate Piano (Gift of Mrs. Purvis, Mrs. J. Bond and Miss G. Pizzey), Anne Orchard and Suzanne Peverill. Junior Piano (Gift of Danks Trust), Margaret Adamson and Elizabeth Duncan. Singing (Gift of late Sir Aaron Danks), June Dawkins. Violin (Gift of late Mrs. F. J. Cato), Patricia and Katherine O'Neill. Open (Gift of Mrs. A. E. Alcock), Gretta Bull and Adrianne Wait. Orchestral (Gift of Mrs. Karl Kumm), Phyllis Todner and Valda Vaughan. Original Composition (Gift of "Orpheus"), Dorothy Haynes and Mary Patten.

Open (Gift of Dr. Douglas Thomas), Gwyneth Davies and Joan Nicholls. At the end of first term our annual church service was broadcast from 3LO, and later we were able to listen to a recorded version of the same service. This was broadcast from 3KZ as one of a series of chapel services. The choir sang the anthem, "Ye Shall Dwell in the Land," by Stainer, under the direction of Miss Flockart. All who heard the service, whether from the congregation or the choirstalls, or even over the air, must agree that it was a most inspiring experience. The senior music recitals this year were held on 22nd and 23rd July. A large number of girls took part, and their performances were of a very high standard. Except that it was rather an ordeal for the performers, as most of the girls were guilty of being just a little bit (?) nervous, the recitals were very enjoyable for everyone concerned. As Miss Flockart would say—"It's all good experience!" The Middle School recitals are to be held on 10th November. We wish them "Good playing!" During the year a large party of girls has attended the celebrity orchestral concerts, and school parties have also been arranged to hear Hephzibah Menuhin, Aliksandr Helmann, and Honegger's "King David." Many of the girls went to see Mozart's Opera, "The Magic Flute" at the end of Term I, and were delighted by its charm and gaiety. This term arrangements were made for us to go to two of the Italian Operas, "Lucia" and "Rigoletto." We did not have a Senior School's Choral Festival this year, but a primary festival was held instead. Both Miss Hall and Miss Start entered choirs. The Chamber Music Festival was held during second term in the British Music Society Rooms. M.L.C. was very well represented in both senior and junior sections by madrigal

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Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Edwards for complete -singers and numerous chamber music groups. gs of two operas, "La Traviata," and recordin work the hear to ng interesti We found it most ci." "Pagliac that other schools are doing in this way, and the to , who presented a complete resinging Dawkins and June all of us enjoyed playing older and B Minor Mass, as a fareBach the of people young cording other of audience friends. Perhaps that was because we did not well gift. succumb to that terrible affliction of nervousWe also wish to express our heart-felt appreness! ciation to all the members of the music On 20th August, during Education Week, staff, who have made this year's work really M.L.C. was again represented with other worth-while. schools, this time in a Young Australia sesAt the beginning of the year the Music sion broadcast from 3L0. Two items were School welcomed the following members of presented by our girls, a two-piano work, and staff: a trio for two flutes and piano. The trio was Miss Florence McLean, violin (Mrs. John played again later in the year, as the overture Barton, A.R.C.M., London, Boyd Neil Orchesto the school play, "The Gift of Ko-Feng." tra), who returned to M.L.C. after some years The 25th August was a day of great excitein Sydney. ment. The reason?—the Senior House Music Isla Heywood (Mus. Dip.), piano. Miss and ourselves surprised us Contests. Most of Mr. Mack Jost (Mus. Bac., Master Dip. our conductors by the sounds we made, both Dr. when ds Organ, A.R.C.M., London), piano. Next year during the singing and afterwar g tantalisin and slow ly inimitab Mr. Jost will teach organ as well as piano, in Floyd, in his manner, was revealing his decisions to us. Some- place of Miss Bazeley, who leaves for London how he always manages to break the news in March next. Mr. Hugo Stockigt (First Clarinet of Berlin gently! Congratulations to all the houses, and especially to Cato, for so much enthusiasm and and Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestras), clariso much fun and delightful music. We had net. During the year Miss Marjorie Thoms (Mus. our own private "festival" that day! Each a and tion composi original the place of our 'cello teacher house presented antheir own choice, as well as Dip.) took Mahon, who was away for a time Miss Marie national song of on tour with the opera orchestra. the usual hymn and song and extra item. We welcomed three old girls as members of The Middle School Contests will be held on staff this year: 27th October. Good luck to all concerned! Miss Ruth Williams (Mus. Bac.), piano. The Madrigal Singers have had a busy time Miss Judy Nixon (Mus. Bac.) piano. this year. We have warbled and "cuckoo-ed" Miss • Neva Start (Final year Mus. Bac.), and "fa-laa-ed" at the Senior Recitals, the A.B.C. an in and singing. Festival, Music class r Chambe Miss Start will be teaching solo singing next Young Australia Session, and last, but defiyear and will take Elsternwick (Cato Branch) nitely not least, on Speech Night. in place of Miss Fairfax, the Musical classes , "Sing we at pleasure Director, who is going overseas for twelve Content is our treasure." months. On top of all this there is a rumour that the At the end of the year we must say goodour A.B.C. would like some more recordings of to Miss Audrey McPherson, who has taught bye use nt permane for Senior Madrigal Singers for the last two years, and to Miss singing in their studios! who has been with us for eight Bazeley, Joan thanks sincere We would like to extend our organ, singing, piano, class teaching years to all who have so kindly presented gifts to tion and musical perapprecia musical singing, the Music School during the year, and essorry to lose Miss very ception. We shall be pecially to thank: but hope she has years, many so Bazeley after Miss Lorna Stirling, who kindly sent an in. England to trip happy a from teresting suite for the school orchestra —P. J. T. London.

SILVER AND GREEN Music Exam Results (Matriculation results not yet available) Piano. A Mus. A.—Pass: Dorothy Haynes. Grade VII.—Credit: Gwyneth Davies. Pass: Phyllis Todner. Grade VI.—Honours: Margaret Kerrison, Estelle Binns. Credit: Lorraine Evans, Anne Orchard, Nancy McNeill, Alison Hull, Enid Adams, Aletha Sandow. Pass: Susan Peverill, Phyllis McNaughton, Beverley Bath, Lesley Curnow, Evelyn Close, Shirley Hanton, Beverley Painter, Elaine Church. Grade V.—Honours: Lesley Cook, Elaine Cavanagh, Helen Griffiths, Monica Wood, Credit: Dawn Hodge, Bae Gillespie, Judith Armitage, Jocelyn Dewar, Merle Riches, Marg. Mitchell, Beverley Bamford, Beverley Hosie, Alison Rush. Pass: Pat Dow, Marilyn Murdoch. Grade IV.—Honours: Nola Thomas, Jocelyn Rogers, Shirley Dunoon. Credit: Jane Elton, Jill Mathias, Margaret Renkin, Ruth West, Margaret McCord, Helen Glasgow, Marilyn Murdoch, Janet Brewster, Barbara Gough, Valerie Hogg, Rae Lechte, Beverley Effeck, Margaret McLaurin. Pass: Marjorie Badenach, Myrna Marks. Grade III —Honours: Jeanette Britten, Davida Switson, Margaret Scott, Gillian Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Janice McNee, Lois Yen. Credit: Rosemary Teed, Sheryl Fisher, Elaine Manes, Marjorie Burns, Eulalie Hepburn, Fay Sutherland, Jill Woodfull, Margaret Bridges, Faye Renshaw, Anne Williams, Beverley Hunter, Marlie Albiston, Margaret Harry, Elaine Schuch, Lynette Paddock. Pass: June Eglington, Joan Graham, Yvonne Deeble, Margaret Brown, Margaret Slobom, Diane Gallus, Shirley Merrylees, Janet White, Joan Lade, Kerry Pilbeam. Grade II.—Honours: Maureen Grimshaw, Jennifer Kelly, Joy Sandford, Gillian Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Margaret Conisbee, Dorothea Cook, Jill Fisher, Maria Schuch. Credit: Margot Falvey, Anne Sneddon, Pamela Bowyer, Judith Synman, Alice Waddell, Dione Schultze, Patsy Pederick. Pass: Janette Helstroom, Margaret Butlin, Merle Burgess, Maralyn Castles, Janice de Lacy, Helen Purvis, Christina Brittingham.

Grade I.—Honours: Felicity Bartak, Marie Peverill, Merle Probst, Alison Storrie, Rae Kefford, Judith Hicks, Margaret Jane, Ann Kefford, Ann Bossence, Josephine Renshaw, Carol Brewer, Janice de Lacy. Credit: Myra Langford, Anne Simpson, Mavis Tompkins. Preliminary.—Margaret Moodie, Judith Roberts, Joan Horsf all, Jill Kennedy. Flute. Grade VII.—Honours: Valda Vaughan. Grade V.—Credit: Lillian Duncan. Grade IV.—Credit: Laurel Bladon. Violin. Grade V.—Honours: Katharine O'Neill, Lorraine Stephenson. Grade III.—Pass: Pearl Shue. Grade .II.—Credit: Joan Boyle. Grade I.—Pass: Rosemary Groves. Preliminary.—Credit: Elizabeth Teed. Viola. Grade I.—Honours: Shirley McAllister, Dorothy Haynes. Cello. Grade V.—Credit: Mary- Rowe. Grade IV.—Honours: Jennifer Dufty. Musical Perception. Grade VII.—Honours: Dorothy Haynes, Laurel Lockwood. Grade V.—Honours: Marilyn Murdoch. Credit: Beverley Bamford, Estelle Binns, Alison Hull. Grade IV.—Honours: Jennifer Dufty. Credit: Dawn Hodge, Barbara Gough, Roberta Pass: Myrna Marks, Gay, Beverley Eflick. Margaret Butlin, Gwen Watkins. Theory, Harmony. Grade VI.—Honours: Edith Alexander, Beverley Bolle. Credit: Anne Hawthorne. Pass: Monica Wood, Mary Rowe. Grade V.—Honours: Margaret Kerrison, Evelyn Close, Beverley Painter, Beverley Bath. Credit: Enid Adams. Grade IV.—Honours: Joan Nicholls, Elaine Cavanagh, Jean Glasgow, Alison Rush, Margaret Collins, Noelle McLeish, Shirley Hanton, Anne Goldsworthy, Gwyneth Davies, Eril Credit: Elaine Albiston, Aileen Thomas. Orchard. Grade III —Honours: Helen Griffiths, Margaret McLaurin, Suzanne Peverill, Joan Reid,

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Nancy McNeill, Shirley Dunoon, Rae Lechte, Jocelyn Rogers, Ruth West, Margaret McCord, Katharine O'Neill. Credit: Alethea Sandow, Janet Brewster, Beverley Hosie, Margaret RenPass: Bae Gillespie, Valerie Hogg, kin. Yvonne Gray. Grade II—Honours: Roberta Gay, Sheila Collard, Helen Glasgow, Lesley Cook, Sheryl Dufty, Elaine Milnes, Fisher, Jennifer Jeanette Britten, Dawn Northcott. Grade I.—Honours: Audrey Sellar, June Eglington, Beverley Probert, Pat Elliott, Janice McNee, Jill Matthias, Margaret Bridges, Lois Yen. "Dido and Aeneas" The Musical Appreciation classes this year presented a splendid performance of Purcell's opera, "Dido and Aeneas," in the Malvern Town Hall, on Wednesday, 6th July. It being the first time these active clases have presented their work outside school, an excellent precedent was established by the fine standard of musicianship displayed by all girls. The costumes, mostly made by the girls themselves, and the scenery were most effective, and the singing —a fine blending of voices. The acting and singing of both chorus and soloists had been carefully trained and was naturally carried out to give a really good performance. Everyone sincerely thanks Miss Bazeley for all her work and assistance during practices and we hope she felt justly thanked and praised by the spontaneous applause which the audience gave to her at the end of the performance, and also by the success of the opera. June Dawkins as Dido, Joan Reid as Aeneas, and Ariel Keen as Belinda, lady-in-waiting to Dido, were the outstanding soloists, while Frances Hill as the sorceress, Cecily Cook, Joyce Hickox and Anne Watsford as witches, Edith Alexander as the spirit were also very good, giving a fine display of talent and musical ability in their performances. Thanks are gratefully extended to the musicians, Marie Bull, Lillian Drummond, Beverley Nicholls (all Old Collegians), Sonia Horowitz, Dorothy Haynes, who provided music for the opera. Before the performance, Marie Bull, Lillian 7:erummond and Robin Wright (Old Col-

legians) rendered a Boyce Sonata for two violins and piano respectively. This delightful performance was followed by a flute and piano Sonata by Handel, played by Phyllis Todner and Gwynneth Davies, which was well played and very much appreciated. Proceeds of this opera were for the perchasing of new records for the Music Record Library. —S. McA. The Children's Crusade Written by Phyllis Todner and Illustrated by Isabelle Blake Special Choir this year felt very honoured when the Australian Broadcasting Commission asked us to take part in "The Children's Crusade," an oratorio to be performed on 29th October, in the Melbourne Town Hall (the first Australian performance), with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Society and the Victorian Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Sir Bernard Heinze. This is a work by

Part 3A. "We have at last arrived at the blue sea"

the modern French composer, Pierne, who calls it "a musical legend." The very first time we heard our accompaniment played on the piano we knew that we would have very little assistance from the point of view of tonality. Throughout the work there are constant changes of key, time and rhythm. This gave cause for exasperation sometimes until we became thoroughly accustomed to the music. We needed a most experienced pianist to play for us at rehearsal, someone who could

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cope with all the cross-rhythms, and our sincere thanks are due to Miss Robin Wright for her most valued and artistic playing; and also to Gwyneth Davies, who played the parts of the other voices on a second piano most competently. Many sections of the oratorio are very difficult, and the choir knew we should have to work hard to maintain the high standard set for us by the choirs of other years. So we began practices at the very beginning of Term II, and have given up two days a week after school to the systematic practice of "The Crusade." As time went on, and as the music began to "sink in," our imaginations were fired by the story Pierne unfolds so excitingly through his music, and we found ourselves beginning to sing bits of the Crusade as we walked round the school. However, that was only the dawning of our enthusiasm, which increased perceptibly during the three weeks before the performance. Sir Bernard Heinze came out to school to take two of our practices — and some of the soloists also rehearsed with us at school. We

are all very grateful to the Miss Neva Start and Miss Jean Williams, who gave up invaluable time to practise the parts of Allys and Alain with us. As there are no complete choruses for the girls alone, and as the children's part is woven into those of their two leaders, Allys and Alain, we are most indebted to them for their help. It was most exciting at our first rehearsal with the orchestra, a week before the performance, to hear the sounds which we had come to know so well, on the piano, being transformed into wonderful music of a fascinating variety of orchestral tone colour. The music became alive, and every scene depicted by Pierne of the children's hazardous journey to Jerusalem was vivid in our minds. The words of the oratorio were adapted by the composer from a poem by Marcel Schwob, The scene of Part I is a public square in a Flemish town, and tells the story of the departure of a group of children who have been called by angel voices to form a crusade and journey to the Holy Land to conquer it by love. Their leader is a blind boy, Alain. The

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children's reply to their parents' warnings and forebodings is that "Jesus will give our daily of bread and we shall live as the little birds silHeav'n, and at night we will sleep in the very light of the moon." Part II describes the journey, in which the children look forward with impatience to reachin ing the sea. The music is very pastoral , character, especially the orchestral introduction meathe scene being a highway between a vast . dow brightly spangled with flowers and a forest glade." The children are marching along s on a warm, spring morning, carrying "stave of hazel bush and crosses of green leaves." Part III tells of their arrival at the shores of the Mediterranean, near Genoa. They hailed their first sight of the sea with wonder and joy—"Noel! We have at last arrived at the blue sea! . . . Jerusalem is just beyond the sea. . . Oh, how the sea laughs, how it moans." The silvery sand, star-spangled with bright seain shells and blue-tinted starfishes, is sparkling the sunshine. The children board the ships sent to them by the city of Genoa. Part IV is called, "The Saviour in the storm." The ships run into a fierce storm oh a is wild dark night. (The orchestral part here very forceful and storm-tossed and it is easy the to hear the huge waves crashing over s decks). The latter half of this part depict the children's entrance to the heavenly life and their knowledge of eternal joy. The blind ss boy, Alain, although he has been in darkne The all his life, now sees the light of Heaven. whole work comes to a thrilling climax and

finishes on one long triumphant note of joy. To take part in such a performance as this, and to help to make such beautiful music was a wonderful experience. Thank-you Miss Flockart! We are deeply grateful for all that you have done. —P. J. T. "The Children's Crusade" The Press criticisms included the following: "Herald."—"M.L.C. girls steal the show. An exciting demonstration of just how beautiful choral singing can be was given by the choir of the Methodist Ladies' College during the first Australian performance of Pierne's "The Children's Crusade." The choir had a clear beauty of tone, with an almost infallible attack, and a fidelity of expt4ssion. . . . Every syllable, every nuance and - phrase came from this choir as from one voice, with absolute clarity. No finer tribute could be paid to Miss Ruth Flockart than simply to record that she trained this choir." "The Age."—"The palm for the evening went to the children of the Methodist Ladies' College Choir. . . . The youngsters were faultless in their attack, and obviously knew their part so well that they were able to sing it almost by instinct." 'The Argus."—"The singing of the Methodist Ladies' College Choir. . . was amongst the most poignantly beautiful music we have experienced. . . . " "The Sun."—"The choruses of children were sung by the Methodist Ladies' College Choir, whose lovely work enhanced the performance."

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—J. Walter. Hon. VI.c.

—Margaret Willey, Hon. VI.c, Berry.

Dramatic Notes "Let the actors be well used, for they are the abstract and brief chronicles of the time." Many people strolling past the Music Hall have been amazed by the astonishing noises which issue from its windows on Wednesday afternoon; but their surprise changes to condescending amusement when they realise that the sounds are produced by "those Dramatic Girls." The Dramatic Society flourishes under the capable leadership of Miss Dwyer and Miss Illingworth, and, owing to its size, is divided into four groups—Juniors, Middles, Intermediates and Seniors. At appointed times each week, these groups meet and learn to set the stage and to mime, as well as studying the rudiments of good acting. They become "at home" on the stage, in front of an audience, thereby gaining poise, which is so essential to every girl, and losing their self-consciousness. The School Play This year, the main event of the Senior Dramatic Society year was the school play, "The Gift of Ko-Feng," by Joan Brampton. A school play is the peak to which every schoolgirl actress aspires, and after two years without a play, Miss Dwyer's announcement that we might present one, was a great delight.

The play had a Chinese setting and the scenery and costumes were vivid and beautiful. It was presented in the Union Theatre on Wednesday, 5th October. It was a great success, thoroughly enjoyed by audience and cast alike, but owing to the polio epidemic, it was thought advisable to restrict the performances to one night. The cast of the play, in order of appearance was: Ko Li, a Chinese merchant—Beverley Ball. Wong Lu, friend to Ko Li—Margaret McCutcheon. Ko Feng, son to Ko Li—Marjorie Badenach. Servant—Beverley Webster. Yan Hi, a Mandarin—Denise Bradly. Yan Su (afterwards Chi Su), daughter to Yan Hi—Anne Hawthorne. Ko Fan, wife to Ko Li—Jeanette Roper. First Maid—Estelle Binns. Second Maid—Barbara Dickens. Yen Tin, cousin to Yen Li Chan—Mary Hughes. Yen Li Chan, a warrior—Janice Ross. Nai Nai, No Loo, servants to Chi Su—Margery Coates and Heather McKay. Chi Sing, great niece to Chi Su—Monica Wood. Store Assistants—Patricia Robertson, Marilyn Murdoch, Margaret Vizard, Margaret Dickins.

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From the Audience of "Tire Gift of Ko-Feng" The atmosphere of old Cathay was very real throughout "The Gift of Ko-Feng." The acting was wonderful with its quaintly deferential bows, chanted songs, and impersonal speeches. But it was not by acting alone that the atmosphere was sustained. In every scene there were authentic touches—the beautiful bronze pagodas, the real Chinese incense-burners, smoking with incense, the hand-carved stools, the "throne," a Chinese armchair, the great gong that was sounded to call all the household together when the Western Gate had fallen, and the lovely Chinese lantern. The vivid costumes captured all the Oriental love of colour and the glories of precious silks and radiant dyes. The Mandarin, as well as an amazing moustache, wore real Mandarin's beads, and hat, which, by its gold button, showed that he had passed the Emperor's examination, the General was garbed in the traditional dress (embroidered in the front with a face) of a general of his time, and Chi Sing did lovely embroidery with silks just as the girls of China did many centuries ago. The climax of the whole play was very beautiful—all the mystery of the East was almost tangible, as the jade bowl slowly glowed with light, and a voice from another world invited the Old One to come home to the Land of her Ancestors. —V. R. V.

Art of Speech Notes "Speak the speech, I pray you, as I pronounced it to you—trippingly on the tongue." This year has proved both successful and interesting for the Art of Speech girls, who

have excelled themselves at numerous functions. At the Annual Church Service, both the lessons were spoken by the girls. Beth Judkins and Shana Zettl spoke a parable from the New Testament, while a group of girls—Gwen Stahl, Enid Yen, Marjorie Badenach, Mary Hughes and Pat Fowler spoke a portion of Isaiah. The sincerity • of the rendering impressed all. At the end of the September holidays a Conference of Religious Education of Youth was held at Scots Church Hall, where Miss Dwyer spoke about Choral Speaking of the Bible. A group of girls were able to show how beautifully the Bible can be spoken, in speaking several Psalms and portions from Isaiah and St. John's Gospel. Part of the programme on Back-to-School Day was also provided by Speech girls. "God Save the King" and the Bible reading were both spoken by girls, while Gwen Stahl's rendering of Turner's poem "Ecstacy" was most impressive, and a group of girls delighted all with "The Lord Chancellor's Song" from "Iolanthe." Because of the increase in the number of girls taking "Art of Speech," it has ben necessary for some girls to take their lessons in groups, which has been quite successful. At the Conservatorium exams held in Spetember this year, all candidates proved successful. But we pass on all applause to our Art of Speech staff, and especially Miss Dwyer whose untiring work wins all our laurels, and we sincerely hope that at the end of this year we will speak the speech a little more as she has pronounced it to us. Art of Speech Examination Results. Preliminary.—Roslyn Crellin, Helen Dodgshun, Margaret Donaldson, Lynette Haydon, Jean Inglesant, Millicent Simpson, Ginny Smorgon. First Grade.—Credit: Janice Horley. Pass: Catherine Cook. Second Grade.—Credit: Jill Smith. Pass: Isabelle Blake, Beverley Jones, Margaret McCutcheon. Third Grade.—Credit: Barbara Bennett, Anne Hawthorne, Anne Orchard. Pass: Heather McKay, Heather Wheeler. Fourth Grade.—Pass: Verna Cook.

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Athletic Notes This year our athletic team has again proved to be a young and speedy combination. Most of our athletics were held in first term, but because of the poliomyelitis epidemic our athletics have been cancelled for third term. We were again invited to the University Sports this year, where we had quite a successful afternoon. We came first in the Relay and second in the representative races. The team this year is as follows: Pat Sedgley, Val O'Connor, Robin Kaye, Frances Huntsman, Elaine Stewart, Helen Heath, Bev. Ball, Cath. Blake (captain). We Would like to take this opportunity of thanking Miss Perkins for the great work and interest she has shown in coaching our M.L.C. Athletic Team of 1949. —C. L. B.

We also played some non-Association matches. We were successful in winning all of these except one, in which we drew with St. Catherine's. We were all very disappointed to learn that, owing to the poliomyelitis epidemic, all interschool matches were to be cancelled this term. Our enthusiastic juniors were very sorry to hear this, as they were to play their Association matches this term. We have a strong Junior team (Captain, Rosemary Groves) who will be capable of producing senior players for next year. In conclusion, we would like to thank Miss Perkins and Miss Kerr for their keen interest in the team, and for their valuable coaching, which enabled us to gain the premiership. —J. L. R.

Hockey Notes

The 1949 School Hockey Team was an extremely young one, only three of last year's team returning. The team finally chosen consisted of: Joan Walters (G.), Pauline Tingman (R.B.), Rosemary Groves (L.B.), Shirley Inglis (C.H.B.), Jocelyn Wortley (R.H.B.), Leslie Walters (L.H.B.), Mary Briggs (C.F.and Captain), Elaine Stewart (R.W.), Beverley Bolle (R.I. and Baseball Notes -Captain), Frances Huntsman (L.W.), Vice returned team year's last of members As six Manning (L.I.). Cath this year, the competition to fill three vacancies is much promise for next year's eleven There folas was chosen finally was keen. The team players were awarded school colours. lows: Ann Cockburn (pitcher), Joan Rush for seven ne weather behaved itself remarkMelbour base), (first (captain and catcher), Jo Rogers few matches were postponed. very so ably, ton Hunting Janet base), (second Rowe Ainslea M.C.E.G.G.S. d. M.L.C., matches: of Result Joan (third base), Robin Kaye (short stop), Ruyton, 2-2; M.L.C. with drew M.L.C. 2-1; Mary , (C.O.F.) Blake Graham (R.O.F.), Cath. 4-4; Fintona d. College, Toorak with Briggs (L.O.F.). Mention should also be made drew St. Cath's d. 2-0; d. Clyde, M.L.C. 4-0; M.L.C., who Watkins, of Val O'Connor and Pam M.L.C. d. Morongo, 3-1; Korowa 3-0; M.L.C., matches. several played in 4-0; Hermitage d. M.L.C., 4-1; We were successful in gaining the Public d. M.L.C., M.L.C., 4-1; M.L.C. drew with ' d. Lauriston winning after year, this Schools Premiership M.L.C. drew with Tintern, 1-1; 1-1; Fintona, three of our matches, and drawing with Hermiwith drew Fahan, 2-2; M.L.C. d. M.L.C. M.L.C. the of The results tage in our fourth game. 6-1; ton), M.L.C. d. Staff, 4-1. (Launces .G.S., v. M.C.E.G M.L.C. follows: matches are as with Captain Margret eleven, second The M.L.C. won 22 runs to 14; The Hermitage v. g, although not a vican had interestin Sheer, M.L.C. v. M.L.C., M.L.C., 9 runs all; Morongo won 20 runs to 3; M.L.C. v. P.L.C., M.L.C. torious season. Our congratulations go to "Hermitage," won, 23 runs to 12. the premiers, and our thanks to Miss Kerr for Morthank to like would we At this point her we coaching. ongo, who entertained us at lunch when —M. B. year. the visited them early in

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. HOCKEY TEAM, 1949. Back: Joan Walter, Jocelyn Wortley, Pamela Bowles. Centre: Shirley Inglis, Elaine Stewart, Frances Huntsman, Lesley Walter. Front: Beverley Bolle, Rosemary Groves, Mary Briggs (Captain), Pauline Tingman, Catherine Manning.

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. ATHLETICS TEAM, 1949. Catherine Blake (Captain), Robin Kaye, Beverley Bolle, Frances Huntsman, Pat Sedgley, Valerie O'Connor, Helen Heath, Elaine Stewart.

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Basket-ball Notes As usual the basket-ball season of the year commenced with the Inter-House competitions. The games were very exciting and we heartily congratulate Fitchett on their victory. The Senior and Junior School teams were then selected. The senior team chosen was R. Kaye (G.T.), A. J. Reardon, V. O'Connor (A.W.), C. A. Cockburn (captain), S. Long (D.W.), N. Fowles (D.), C. Blake (D.G.), The emergencies were A. Oldfield and M. Smith. The coaching we received from Miss Edmunds was invaluable and we were able to retain the premiership for 1949. The visiting team from M.L.C. (Launceston) defeated us, but it was a very exciting game, with which to complete the season. The Juniors, who were coached by Miss Johnston, Anwed great keenness and ability, and won all their matches. Colours were awarded to Norma Fowles, Valerie O'Connor, Catherine Blake (re-date), Ann Cockburn (re-date). All the members of the teams wish to thank Miss Edmunds and Miss Johnston for their support and invaluable coaching. To the teams .of 1950, the very best of luck. —A. E. C. Tennis Notes Due to the excellent encouragement and advice of Mrs. Hunt and Miss Perkins, and the whole-hearted support of the girls, the Senior Tennis Team had a very successful year, winning its second successive premiership. Only two members of last year's team were available, Anne Goldsworthy and Janice Ross, but the new-comers quickly settled down and made this year's team one of the strongest for some time. The team was as follows: First pair, Anne Goldsworthy (Captain), Beverley Malcolm. Second pair, Lorraine Spence, Jo Rogers. Third pair, Janice Ross, Diana Harcourt. Fourth pair, Bettine Dusting, Marian Levin. Unfortunately there were few spectators at the matches against other girls' schools, but there was a noticeable increase when we played Scotch and Carey. One of the first acts of the recently reformed sports committee was to obtain per-

mission for the team to have an official tennis uniform—the first in the history of the school. However, because of a manufacturing delay, the complete uniform was not available this year, but it is hoped it will be ready by next season. Congratulations are extended to Beverley Malcolm, Lorraine Spence, Jo Rogers, Janice Ross, Anne Goldsworthy (re-date) who received their colours. The play of the Juniors this year suggests that they will help to maintain our high standard in the future. Hopes are held that four additional courts will be in use by next year, making eight in all. For the last nine months the installation of wire netting around the new courts has been prevented by a building regulation. When they are completed they will greatly facilitate tennis coaching and the playing of inter-school matches. In conclusion the team wishes to express its gratitude to Mrs. Hunt and Miss Perkins for their valuable advice and interest. Results of matches were as follows: M.C.E.G.G.S. v. M.L.C.—First won, 2 rubbers, 6 sets, 51 games to 2 rubbers 4 sets, 48 games. Second lost, 1 rubber 3 sets, 32 games to 3 rubbers 7 sets, 48 games. M.L.C. v. Morongo—M.L.C. won (no results available). M.L.C. v. Hermitage—First won, 4 rubbers 8 sets, 51 games to 0 rubbers, 1 set, 19 games. M.L.C. v. P.L.C.—First won, 4 rubbers 8 sets, 48 games to 0 rubbers 0 sets, 15 games. Second lost, 0 rubbers 1 set, 32 games to 4 rubbers 8 sets, 53 games. Cricket Notes This year much interest has been aroused by the introduction of cricket into our sporting activities. One sport period weekly has been set aside for cricket, thus giving all girls the opportunity of learning more about the game. Junior coaching has been held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, and senior coaching on Wednesdays and Fridays. Inter-school cricket matches were to have been played this term, but, owing to the poliomyelitis epidemic, all arrangements had to be cancelled. Miss Perkins was responsible for

SILVER AND GREEN the arrangements of these matches, and as is well known, she is doing much to promote women's cricket in Victoria. In first term a match was played between staff and school. The staff were easy winners, making 125 runs, while school could only manage 56 and 3/28. On 20th August the Nursery Rhyme Fair was held, proceeds being for the improvement of the Oval. The Collegians Cricket Club, whose home ground is on the M.L.C. Oval, combined with the school to make this Fair a great success, about, £200 being raised. Part of this sum went to the laying of the first turf wicket in Victorian Women's and School's Cricket, the remainder to the work on the Oval. The Collegians' Cricket Club consists mainly of past and present M.L.C. girls. We all thank the Sports Mistress for the enthusiastic assistance they are ever willing to give us. May this new sporting venture at M.L.C. be a success! --R. E. L.

Swimming Notes Unfortunately, this year, the use of our pool has been limited, owing to a fuel shortage during Term II, and the present poliomyelitis epidemic, and consequently our swimming activities have been somewhat restricted. Not only did the Junior Swimming Sports have to be cancelled, but our hopes of sending a team to compete in the Victorian Life Saving Championships, in which we did so well last year,

have also had to be abandoned. Life saving in the school this year has been confined mainly to land-work, and 160 girls have managed to obtain their resuscitation certificates. Nevertheless, in spite of these difficulties, the standard of swimming during 1949 has been very high, as is shown by the results of events in the Senior Swimming Sports held during Term I. Five records were broken by the following girls who deserve special recognition. R. Burke—under 13, 35 yards freestyle, time 25 seconds. R. Groves—under 15, 50 yards breastroke, time 43.8 seconds. E. Fullwood—under 16, 50 yards freestyle, time 38.8 seconds. E. Fullwood—under 16, 50 yards backstroke, time 40.6 seconds. E. Kefford—under 17, 50 yards backstroke, time 42 seconds (equalled record). Krome won the sports with an easy victory, final points being: Krome 861, Cato 74, Fitchett 46, Berry 27. M.C.E.G.G.S. kindly invited us to their swimming sports again this year, and here also our placings were most gratifying. Results were as follows: Senior freestyle, second; Junior freestyle, first; Senior breastroke, second; Junior breastroke, first; Senior backstroke, second; Senior medley, first (equal). We would like to take this opportunity of thanking Melbourne Girls' Grammar for their cordial invitations to the Richmond pool, year by year, on the occasion of their swimming sports. M. S.

Travel Section American School Life In an interview which the Editor had with Elizabeth Ann Thomas several interesting facts were discovered, showing how different the average American school is from those in Australia. The High School which Elizabeth attended commences at a quarter to nine, and finishes

at half past two, with a half-hour break at noon for lunch. Assembly is held only once a week, and is not an integral part of school life. Pupils sit at the same desks for the whole year, and each form has all its lessons in the same room, which is known as the Home Room. This is possible as each form is made up of boys or girls who are doing the same subjects

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The roll is checked at the beginning of each of the six 45-minute periods. Spares are called "Study Halls," as each pupil has a special room called a Study Hall allotted to her for spares. If she wishes to go to the library during one of these periods, she must check ,ut of the Study Hall and into the Library, a strict account being kept on the attendance of all pupils all the time. Study Halls are not only used as spares. One period is used for gym., and any music lessons must be held in these periods. Fourth period every day is a "Home Room Period," which is generally used as a Study Hall, except for fourth period on Friday, which is devoted to club activities. These range from younger Y.W.C.A. to Reading and Art Clubs. The orchestra, another club, practises every day in the Home Room Period, instead of only on Fridays, so any members are excused from gym. There is no organised sport period assigned to the girls apart from gym., although the boys have both, but the girls watch all the football matches as "cheer leaders." All children must go to school until sixteen years of age or until the eighth grade is completed, and to graduate a pupil must go to three different schools, to a Grade School from the first to the sixth grades, to Junior High School from seventh to ninth, and to Senior High up to the Graduation Class or twelfth grade. The system of graduation is very different from our Matriculation. Instead of passing in a minimum of four subjects, American pupils must have at least sixteen credits (subjects). These credits are counted from the ninth grade, and as each pupil takes four subjects each year, by the end of the twelfth grade he should have sixteen credits. Most pupils graduate with more than sixteen credits as gym. counts as a credit, and so does membership in the Orchestra; and any brilliant scholars with a B average or over (above 88 per cent.) is permitted to take five subjects the following year. Unlike Australians, most graduates go to the University after receiving their Diplomas. —M. W. M.

"Watching Australian Writers Write" Matriculation girls were very fortunate in having Mrs. Vance Palmer to speak to them in open period on Friday, 28th October. Mrs. Palmer's subject was "Watching Australian Writers Write," with special reference to the book, "Australian Heritage"; and she began by mentioning the criticism made by Ian Mair, who said that this book was merely a "gumnut anthology." To meet a criticism of this kind, she said, it is necessary to go behind it, and then she gave us a brief history of literature in Australia. Writing began here about 150 years ago, when people thought that Australia would be Utopian—that new, fresh ideas would grow, for Australia, although it has only had a short history, has "a long legend." Sydney, Hobart and Melbourne were first settled by two kinds of people known as "belltoppers" and "moleskins." The "belltoppers" were the educated people who brought out their own libraries and sustained European learning in Australia's early days. These people did not turn to the new country or people for their ideas. They taught and wrote of the old culture—they were the visible writers of the time, and the leaders of education. The "moleskins" were the bush people who lived on the land, raising sheep and cattle. They wore rough clothes, and sang new songs to old tunes. The legends and stories told around their camp fires until the 90's began to be the real Australian literature. Many of these stories were in ballad form, and one ballad, written after the Gold Rush, although a legend, commemorates John Robertson, the man who enabled the Land Acts to be passed. As Mrs. Palmer said, "they are all history and all fiction." None of these ballads, even after they were written down, were signed, and many were the work of more than one person; but with the growth of institutions, the new writers started signing their work, which was a merging of the "belltoppers" culture and the looser, yet more creative work of the camp fires.

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Any serious writer since the 90's has under- 1840's. This book was published in 1934 and stood both kinds of writing—that of the Euro- contains many of Georgiana's own paintings. pean influence, and our own Australian style It is a background of much in Melbourne —and has used both in his work. to-day, but it is imperfect, and we read someThe real Australian literature to-day has thing like Kathleen Field's book on Tasmania, drawn on two roots, the green root of Europe, about Melbourne. For writers must know the and the tough, strong brown root of Aus- social history of a town before they can write tralia, for every writer must have a know- of it— how people lived together and how ledge of the real Australian bush to be able they thought. to write even of the cities. Australian literature does not end here, for There are, in these days, more novels written there is a future as well as a past in literature, about the city than previously, but even these and each author writes of what he knows. For always have a consciousness of the back country. Ever since "Australian Heritage" was pub- this reason we must not criticise his writing, if lished, there have been new books, like "To- we find an allusion or an idea we do not morrow and To-morrow," dealing with Aus- expect, by saying, "But it's not what I expected," for we must welcome new writers and accept tralia's cities, and there will be more. Mrs. Palmer mentioned how glad she was any new and original subject-matter which that people to-day are conditioned to new ven- they may produce. Our writers have the bush always as a backtures in literature, and are not shocked by seeing Collins Street mentioned in a novel. ground, but novels will become more urban, New countries, she said, do not like topical and we will have books written about industrial Melbourne, or set in the slum areas—by allusions. She then added that we should be very people with their feet firmly planted on the ashamed if we lived in a country without any earth. Mrs. Palmer mentioned Australian drama, literature. We were in danger of this, as so many other countries speak English, and we and advised us to read "Louis Esson's Letters," could import our literature, unlike Norway or which is a history of a difficult time which Hungary, which countries have nothing to Australian pioneer players and their original plays underwent. depend on but their own language. We were recommended to read the book "A She told us that the places to find original New Land Speaking," by Dr. Henry Seidel Australian plays, and also unused ones from Canby. This book is a survey 'of the growth abroad, are the little theatres. For play writof literature in America and the States, which ers need theatres to practise in, and the little had the same problem in Australia, in speak- theatres are the only ones which give them the ing the same language as England. America opportunity. won through, and her literature is accepted Mrs. Palmer concluded by telling us of the and important—we hope Australia will do the possibilities of Australian literature as "one same. ingredient to add to the concert of the world Mrs. Palmer told us to rummage in attics ideas." and lumber rooms for any old papers, which, She also reminded us to read " a New World she said, might be most important, and probSpeaking," which makes us feel, with our probably contained information about the early lem of literature, the brother of America rather days of the settlement of Melbourne. than Europe or even Britain which is quite a She then mentioned "Sir John Franklin in new view. Tasmania, 1837-1843," by Kathleen FitzpatHer last piece of advice was to read Ausrick, which she said was a perfect picture of the small settlement in Tasmania, and which tralian books ourselves, instead of just giving was compiled entirely from contemporary them away at Christmas time, and to read complete works instead of anthologies which papers, letters and diaries. The only book we have like this is "Georg- should only whet our appetite for more. iana's Journal," telling of Melbourne in the

—M. W. M.

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. BASKET-BALL TEAM, 1949 (Premiers). (Captain). Shirley Long, Norma Fowles, Catherine Blake, Ann Cockburn Valerie O'Connor, Janet Reardon, Robin Kaye.

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Original Contributions Magazine Prizes

The Sky

An endless infinity it lies Editors: Margaret McCutcheon (Editor), MariAbove—seen thro' a summer haze, lyn Croydon (Sub-Editor), Valda Vaughan A depth of melting blue, (Sub-Editor). Unbroken harmony, Embracing in its soul, Magazine Assistance: Merele Hayes, Shahna All wonder, all delight, Zettl. A silent symphony. Clouds, soft-stepping visions Verse: Marilyn Croydon (Senior). From a downy world, Drawing: Margaret Willey (First Prize), Mar- Slow-moving glide To find their rest in azure loveliness, garet Williams (Second Prize). And hide ifs delicate purity— An ominous cloud-filled sphere, A dusky deep of darkening awe, With purple flusted horizon Poetry Hovering, portentous— With startling suddenness, This is a drifting flight of wind-borne gulls, Beneath the morning blue of cloudless skies, A ray of errant light Streaks homewards through the leaden vault,, While all the bay waits breathless in the sun. And all returns to brooding blackness, This is the joyful freedom of a mongrel dog, That Thor's great thundrous threat Prancing and barking on a wide green slope Might sound it ultimatum beside the sea, More forebodingly, His rippling muscles gleaming through his And rend the heavens, black, wet, shining coat. To loose upon the earth The pent-up grandeur and divine exuberance This is the sight of ships far-velvet in mist, The grey-blue haze which weds the sea to sky, Of a higher, nobler sphere; An ever-changing marvel of creation— And fills the distance with an artist's dream. Is the sky. —Janette Hassall, Honour VI.c., Cato. —G Stahl, Honour VI.a., Krome.

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The green fields stretch towards the sea, The daisies to the sun, The wild bee haunts the clover, where The little children run. The scented field so fresh and sweet, The singing lark above, The wild rose in the wayside hedge, The calling of a dove. These are my own, for one sweet day, Here where I lay me down, Although the red road windeth by, Towards the waiting town. —Noelle McLeish, Pass VI.a., After the Rain The sweet, refreshing smell of bracken, Damp by early mists and dew, Hung in the cool, keen air of morning, As the dim light lit the world anew. The dripping gums, with humbled pride, Sheltered the steep and sodden track Which led to the valley, where a thin Blue curl of smoke rose from a shack. Down there it was just another day, That had came. It would vanish as other had done; But here—here was a lasting gloiy, Which would stay for ever, though man had gone. —Pat Williams, Honour VI.b., Fitchett. Golden Promise Many moons ago, when the beautifully clear waters of the rivers sang happily over the rocks, and By-ah-mul, the Black Swan, swam on the lake, the fish rippling the surface occasionally, it was beautiful and peaceful, this .country of ours. The men were well-fed, and the Piccaninnies puffed out their podgy tummies. One morning, before Sun-get-up, a wild-cat tribe came, throwing their spears at the people, hitting many of them on the head with heavy nulla-nullas, and gashing them with the dreadful Yutch-awuntas, or stone knives. The Great Spirit looked down and became very angry to find the tribes fighting. Deciding that the

Wild-cats needed punishing, he sent the rain to drown them. But the Great Spirit forgot to stop the rain, and soon the rest of the tribe was in danger. They were afraid and went to old Tanjilli, the medicine-man. He came out of his mia-mia, and standing with his face to the sky, cried, "Water go back!" Almost immediately the drops stopped falling, the sky showed out, and Yhi, the sun, got up. Yhi saw that there was too much water on the country, and in the rivers, so he worked his hardest to force some of the water to return to the Great Spirit. He shone so brightly that golden beads of perspiration rolled from his face to the ground. Tanjilli watched, and he saw that wherever they dropped trees grew with little fluffy golden balls on them. He told the tribe, and said that the golden beads were a sign that the sun would always shine on their country. Ku-ang, the singer, made a new song about the golden promise, and if you gO into the country near Myall scrub you may hear the little brown boys and girls sing about it to-day. (With thanks to Tarlton Rayment for aboriginal names.) —Bronwen Jones, Pass VI.b., Mountain Gallery Who would expect to find beautiful pottery, while wandering along country roads, among the rocks and ferns of the Dandenong mountains? Very few know of this, for there is no signpost or name to this place, only an open gate, beckoning to all who may be interested. A little log cabin set on a hill, surrounded by ferns appears of little significance, until one looks more carefully. For there, William Ricketts models from the clay about his cabin, statues depicting the life of the aboriginal Australians. Nearby is an old home-made kiln where his work is fired. Perhaps you may see the man in person, but if you cannot, you can see in his work, his thoughts and patience and beliefs. Ricketts has put the white man to shame by sculpturing in clay the legends of the ancient Australians, whose folk -tales show that however

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. "THE GIFT OF KO FENG." Anne Hawthorne, Janice Ross, Monica Wood.

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. CAST OF "THE GIFT OF KO FENG." Margaret Williams, Jeanette Roper, Heather McKay, Marjory Coates, Beverley Ball, Denise Bradly, Marjorie Badenach, Anne Hawthorne, Janice Ross, Monica Wood, Barbara Bennett, Margaret McCutcheon, Gwen Stahl, Mary Hughes, Norma Fowles, Noelian Grieve. Margaret Nash, Margaret Dickins, Barbara Dickins, Estelle Binns, Beverley Webster, Joy Storie, Elizabeth Tyler, Jill Hilton, Ailsa Brownlee, Margaret Wilkinson, Maryrose Campbell.

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primitive their life was, they did feel the divine behind the common things of this life, and therefore they felt the comradeship between their human life and the plant and animal life around them. When our artist has compared that with our present highly sophisticated and commercialised Australian civilisation, he realises that it was an age of human innocence and purity which the white man has ruthlessly destroyed. His work is therefore of national value to rouse public understanding and sympathy to dispel ignorance and indifference towards the remnants of the black tribes. Some of the works are just small heads of aboriginal children and men, but the larger works are full of the messages of their legends. The colouring ranges from burnt amber to grey and black, which makes some of the smaller works hard to see unless you are on the alert. One of the larger works known as "The Origin of Two Euros" is a beautifully sculptured work telling of the creation of the euros, which are small types of kangaroos. At the base of the statue is a huge water hole, from where a boy spirit appears. As he grew to be a man he suddenly became two great wizards whose beards flowed along the Foster Range, and as they blew along their beards out came two beautiful euros, leaping into the glowing sunshine. The largest work is called "My Country," and is in a small alcove, symbolic of the native sanctuary, reserved for very special works. It is vibrant with Rickett's deep love for Australia—the present Australia of the white man and the Australia of the primitive past of the natives. He has modelled a white man clasping tenderly within his arms and hands the happy faces of little aboriginal spirit children who are emerging from the rocks of ancient tribal haunts and are looking hopefully towards a better future for their race. In contrast with this is "The White Brute" or "The Destroyer," which flays the hideous sins of some of the white Australians, against which all Ricketts' work is not only a protest and indictment, but a vehement tirade. The brutish and moronic face with a beard and plastered hair is the worst type of man imaginable and he has his axe plunged into the giant

gum, while dead creatures lie on the ground. His many hands and legs are at work destroying the native haunts, while fire is ravaging anything that is left. Because of the ideal expressed here, the work is dark and sinister looking. Although it is an exhibition which might arouse a guilty conscience, it is one of beauty of an unusual type. William Ricketts by his "legends in clay" is making the black man the missionary to the white man, to preach again the universal brotherhood of all living things. —Margaret Williams, Pass VI.a., Fitchett. Iphigenia I listened to the music and there came From the stark brightness of the sun a flame, A burning spirit sprung from savage fear. Oh, in that jagged dark of savage sounds, I felt the knife-blade stir within my flesh, And saw the agony of dying thresh Within my shrieking brain. The priests were black, And on their faces death and shame and blood, And on the altar blood and death and shame. Oh, such an altar for the joyous bride, Oh mother, such a marriage for your bride, Your once beloved child to die for Greece— (The ships sail swift upon the sacrifice.) I long that Helen's heart be torn and strewn Within an evil temple horror filled! To such a terror came I, light of foot, All quiv'ring joy and robed with garlands gay, They perfumed all the air with melodies Of fragrance, fresh love from Aphrodite. I could have sung, indeed the lilt of song, Was ever on my lips with trembling prayer. I could have danced, indeed my happy feet Were only waiting for the charming pipes. Such tender thoughts that came of you and home, Of old days as a child within your room, The stories and the way you stroked my hair, And sleep that came in peace and warmth and dream, ings spent beside the shining stream, The d Wrapped in meadows where buds still unfold When the chill grey mists are sweeping to gold— Oh colour, radiance, where have you fled? You come not to the lonely and the dead. My mother, you can never know how cold

SILVER AND GREEN Death is; how bitter is its taste within The mouth, how indescribable the fear, How terrible a father's shaking hand. Agamemnon, father once and king, who Slew his daughter foully at his feet, her Arms about his legs, her voice beseeching Mercy, pleading of love and tenderness, Laughter and tears, sweetness of childhood! All faith and hope destroyed and hate that rushed Into my heart leaving all beauty crushed; No feeling left but bitterness, despair, Hatred of father, Calchas, Paris, fair Helen who, faithless, shameless, caused such pain For her own happiness in cursed Troy. Oh black Troy, you will fall and with you men Into the ash and blood (my blood) and dust. None will return happy to Greece. I see Disaster on disaster, stars flaming Omens to brave heroes. I do not know, I cannot prophesy, I have no gift To see the murders and the sorrows, but There will be griefs to follow mine, revenge On dark nights when the altars will give out Turmoils of shrieks, and shuddering victims Will pray as I did and not be answered. O mother, draw your children close and warm, Keep your lights burning, let not the dark form Of night clad evil creep within your heart, Keep your pure soul inviolate, stay apart From thoughts of sin, remember, grieve for me, Lock me within your spirit so that I, Drawing upon your love, may each creep away From hate's dark chill and not completely die. —Marilyn Croydon, Honour VI.c. Airborne Arise, my soul, go from the dusty roads, Go from the clanging trams, from the crowded streets, And rise to a higher, silent plane of thought. Heaven's dome, blue-golden, waits to be thy roof, And the clouds thy snowy carpet of purity. The sun sinks- low, a ball of molten fire, Tinting the timeless clouds vermilion. But the bright tones fade, and evening's misty paints, Colour the cloud-valleys mauve and hazy-blue, This softness cleanses the soul and clears the brain.

Then, from infinity, return to thy tiny world— That mass of twinkling lights on the mystic earth, That lone, sad handful of stars cast down from heaven. —Valda Vaughan, Honour, VI.c., Fitchett.

Atalanta Forward she leapt, lithe, and slender, Her limbs gleaming brown in the sunlight, Over the sweet smelling grasses, Beneath a blue sky smiling downward. Swift as an arrow she darted, And the watchers stood by in amazement. Then came her suitor, face steadfast Beneath the deep tan of long summers, Over the ground. His exertion Was felt by each one of the watchers. Breathed they looked, and prayed softly That the fleet, clear-eyed maid would be conquered. Nearer he drew to the huntress, And the gods, on far cloud-wreathed Olympus, Stopped in their work and stood watching; While the goddess of love, on the hillside, Stately and tall in her beauty, Smiled on the small human figures, And a hush fell over the country. Drawing ahead for an instant, He took from his sling a bright apple, O'er the path of the maiden he bowled it, Golden and glinting and gleaming, It rolled to the side of the race-track, Cradled in long, luscious grasses. And she faltered, and stopped, and as dreaming, She picked up the shining, gold apple. Quickly she turned, but her rival Had drawn far ahead while she dallied— Was running on swiftly before her. And the crowd gave a sigh, as a breeze would When whistling through reeds by a river. Then swiftly it grew to the murmur Of a wind as it blows through the pine trees. For the young man was flagging. His forehead Was damp with the strain of exertion. Closer she came, lips half-parted, Brown cheeks flushed pink by the running, Till from his white sling he took it, Drew forth the second'gold apple.

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Just as before the maid faltered, Bent and picked up the temptation— Onward she ran. Fleetly, swiftly, Stirring to gain the lost inches. Strained the crowd watched, tense excitement Rising and gaining each minute As the maid ran—faster, swifter. Closer she drew, till the watchers Rose from their seats in a body— Then the youth threw the third golden apple. Twinkling it rolled, and the maiden Stooped, knelt down by the bright tempter, Grasped it and rose, and rose swiftly In the pursuit of the other. And the crowd gave a roar, as the surf might When breaking on high, rocky headlands, For the huntress was gaining; and faster, Still faster she ran, till she scarcely Set foot on the turf of the race-track. But watching the race from the hillside, The goddess of Love smiled her pleasure, And the watchers who stood by the race-track Cried loud in their pent-up elation, For they knew that the young man would conquer, That at last Atalanta was beaten. =Margot Rumpf, V.b., Berry. Smoke Slowly spiralling, Steadily climbing, Into the sunlit sky; Casting shadows, Over meadows, Windswept, it passes by. Softly swirling, Quickly curling Over the factories grey. A cloying haze, In hues of greys, Darkening the city's day. —Ervyn Hayes, Pass VI.c., 15 years, Krome. Memories The soul is enveloped in blackness, The mind is a symbol of pressure, The body is weary . . . . The blackness is shadowed to grey, The mind is eased of its weight Thoughts steal in . . . . Memories.

Memories Of could blue water licking the sand, A white sea-wall bridging two headlands, The hidden force of tranquil water, The taste of a salt wind on the pier; The twinkle at night of stars and the lighthouse, The magical spell of moonlight on water, Memories. Memories Of sleep before a dying fire; Trees in blossom and in bud, The rhythmic flow of a violin, Of melody and clean deep chords; The wistful face of a sleeping child; Green light stealing through stained glass windows, —Memories. Lorraine Evans, Pass VI.a., Krome. The Moon's Spell The pale, ghastly moon Weaves a spell Over earth. A sorceress, she Transforms beauty into Awfulness. Trees, She hypnotises. Twisted as with pain; Their faces pale and death-like, They moan. The cold, night wind Breathes upon their naked limbs Which stretch towards the dark abode Of the enchantress who Transformed them Into hideous sufferers. —Pam Hunt, Pre-Nursing, 16 years, Cato. Oriental Dull velvet curtains adorning the walls, Falling in heavy red folds to the floor . . . Thick cloying perfumes, exotic and strong, From smouldering incense in squat jars, goldwrought . . . . Rich patterned marble paving the halls . . . Great gleaming gems in the ivory door— Plundered in war from a Sultan, dead long— Now glittering down on the dim, scented court. Silver-green water translucent and cool, Lying in basins sunk deep in the earth . . . . Soft silken cushions on thrones of white gold.

SILVER AND GREEN Black fire-eyed panther—the Emperor's beast. Lush bowls of fruit on a gold-inlaid stool . . . Slim dark-eyed beauties, enslaved since their birth, Ot bought from the mart where their parents were sold . . . . Vivid, mysterious—the lure of the East —M. W. M., Honour VI.c.

The Bird The bird Plunged into the still water Spraying a shower of Shining globules Which hung Hesitant in the quick air And fell, Mercurial drops of brightness, Into the dark pool. The bird Shone wetly In the sun, Clumsily splashed Out of the water, And winged away Its wake of gleaming Drops which fell Into the far water. —Marilyn Murdoch, Pass VI.b.,

Silver and Green In cruel disguise of war-like white, You grow with saintly virtue rare, All lovers of true nature, you, With innocence, draw to your lair. 0 treacherous villains, who deceive The innocent and pure in heart, Who come in all sincerity, Admiring nature's store of art. White hyacinths you seem to be! What foul deception on this earth— In clumps alluringly you spring, And toss your heads concealing mirth. You smile as victims come your way, Delighting in your'roguish deed, Are happy when they stop to pick, Then stop in horror. Onion weed!! —Shirley Long, Honour VI.b.

41 Roman History

The race of ancient Romans was famed the world around, For the bravery of its soldiers, and its jurisprudence sound. As proof of Roman's wisdom, this fact I shall relate— They spoke in Latin all the time, a feat most truly great. At first the Roman people were ruled by seven kings, Then after these came consuls and emperors and things. Caligula and Nero for cruelty were known— They both held gladiatorial fights, and slaves to beasts were thrown. The famous Julius Caesar, in fifty-five B.C. Sailed across to Britain, "I'll conquer it," said he. Boadicea bravely led her warriors into the fray, But in spite of all her efforts, the Rotnans won the day. The mighty Roman Empire spread o'er the then-known world, Everywhere the eagle banner its silken folds unfurled. The Romans to conquered countries brought knowledge, culture, law, A higher standard of living, unknown to them before. The conquerors lived in luxury, they did not count the cost, Through idleness and greed at last their mighty power was lost. That happened many years ago, but still, to our dismay, We're reading of their rise and fall in "Latin For To-day." —Barbara Atkins, V.a., 15 years, Krome.

Celestial Combat The Sun-god and the Ice-and-Snow-god were continually fighting each other. The Sun-god nearly always won these fights and then the Ice-and-Snow-god would weep and his tears would fall on the earth as hail-stones. The Ice-and-Snow-god, who had cold gray eyes, curly blonde hair and a clean white skin, looked

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—Margaret Wiley, H. VI.c, Berry.

SILVER AND GREEN very frail beside the Sun-god' with his glowing, brown skin, auburn hair, burning amber eyes, and a dazzling personality. One day while these two gods were arguing, the subject of Communism came up, and the Ice-and-Snow-god accused the Sun-god of disturbing the peace of the mornings and evenings by wearing a red bath robe. In the ensuing fight the Sun-god struck the Ice-and-Snow-god full on the mouth, knocking his teeth out. These fell into the sea and when man saw them he called them "icebergs" and learnt by bitter experience that it was wiser to keep his ships out of their path. —M. Coates, Pass VI.d., Berry. Blow Gale, Blow (With apologies to Lord Tennyson) A splendour falls on cloister walls, Extending to the Girls' Block hoary, See how they file in ordered style: The school assembles in its glory. Blow, gale, blow, set the stray books a-flying, Blow, gale, answer hammer, plying, plying, plying. 0 hark, 0 hear! how thin and clear, And higher, fainter, higher flowing, The school song mounts from wondrous founts, The horns of Elfland faintly blowing? Sing, let us hear them line on line replying, Blow, gale, answer, hammers, plying, plying, plying. —Margaret Swaby, Honour VI.b., Perils of Cycling Gracious me! I'm five minutes later in leaving for school than usual. I must hurry, I mustn't be late or I ride to school at fifty miles per hour (more or less) and eventually arrive hot and flustered at the Barker's Road gate. It's ten minutes to nine. I rush up the drive, and cast a longing glance at the Service Yard with its few steps, but I must not yield to temptation. I turn the corner and there before me rises a Mount Everest of steps. Well, here goes, I think as I grasp my bike firmly and begin gingerly to scale that colossal mountain. My, but a bike plus my books is a heavy load. At last I

arrive at the top, puffing and blowing with exhaustion, only to face the perilous descent before me. Thoughts flood into my mind; suppose I missed one step even by only one-eighth served up as of an inch, where would I be mince meat to the boarders, plus a bit of metal as an extra ingredient. Happy thought! Oh! (sigh) safe at last on level ground, thankful to be alive and in one piece. I race to the bike shed and leave my bike. I reach the form room just as the first siren sounds. Phew! I made it. After the usual daily routine and using up of energy in climbing stairs, I again go to the bicycle, I "lug" my bike down the steps and off I go to "Home Sweet Home," but no, it isn't so easy, I still have those "beastly" steps to climb. Oh well! "Such is Life," by Tom Collins, all ups and downs. I again grasp my bike and begin my climb, "Oh! for the wings of a dove" or even a sparrow: why I could just fly then and save all the trouble! At last after much effort and grunting I reach the top; only the descent now, here goes! Oh, bother! a book has slipped out of my basket. At last I reach the bottom and recover my poor book, the cover's broken, that's all! Well, no more of those steps for to-day, thank goodness! I reach the street and with a sigh of relief mount my bike and ride off, That daily trouble of "lugging" a bike up and till todown stairs is over once more morrow. —Margaret Hutchinson, Pass VI.b., 15 years, Krome. Jane Jane—who carved on desks and benches, her name, so achieving Notoriety. (With apologies to Hilaire Belloc) Now children, listen to my tale, I'll tell you one to make you pale— You know, at least you ought to know, For I have often told you so— Don't carve your name on desks and benches, Or like Jane, you'll have adventures. These names you all may come and see, In many a Form at M.L.C. Here, at this venerable place, Are many Janes—(Don't hide your face). •

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Well, Jane, my friends, you may have guessed, Believed in making better best, But then, things went from bad to worse— And she became each teacher's curse. Until, one night, she dreamed a dream, And suddenly—she screamed a scream! For all at once, she saw a chair! It came and seized her by her hair— Saying: "Now, just imagine how it feels— When names are carved on Souls and Heels, On Shins and Ankles, Calves and Knees— It hurt to have them carved on these." She bellowed, roared, and screamed and kicked— Ot last she knew that she was "licked"! She said—"I'll never carve my name on wood, I really will be very good," The chair let go of our poor Jane— (And Oh! she felt a horrid pain). And so, my listeners, ends my tale— Poor Jane still looks a trifle pale! — Shirley Merrylees, V.a, Cato.

Auburn (With apologies to Goldsmith) Sweet Auburn! loveliest suburb of the town, Where hurrying feet are busy up and down, And every morning, when the clock strikes nine Arrives the train, from all along the line Have come these girls who hasten to the street, And then begin to move with flying feet Through crowds of people hastening to their work, Through streets and lanes where yelling newsboys lurk, Where varied sounds a lively music make As now the shuttered shops begin to wake, And through all this have moved that scurrying crowd, Although quite late, their spirits are unbow'd, These round thy streets their cheerful influence shed, These were thy charms—but now these charms are fled. Ill fares that girl, to hastening ills a prey, When she is late, and tempted to delay To watch yon scene, or make a purchase there, For, oh, disaster lurks within that lair, A few small minutes, on the tardy side, Tliat once have gone, can never be supplied. —Louise Baxter, Honour VI.c., 16 years, Cato.

Panic (and the School Play) What's the time, 6.15? Oh dear, I'll have to eat my tea and get dressed in fifteen minutes. Where are my gloves? Ah handkerchief— where did I put it? Yes, I've had plenty to eat thanks Mum, I had a sausage. Yes, yes, I've got everything. Goodbye, goodbye. Oh, I've forgotten my money. Mum, some money, I haven't any left. Thanks, I'll pay you back. on Oh, I've missed my tram, I could scream, but I won't, oh heavens, the next one is so long coming. Ah here it is. Hurry, hurry! My bus! What will I do? Ten minutes, won't it ever come? Ah, this seems to be it. Halloa, everybody, sign your programme? Of course, what did I do with my wig? Certainly, but my writing isn't very good on this surface, oh my shoes look terrible, it's a pleasure, here! It's getting late, my face won't be done in time, three more people, two more, one more, now me, at last. Oh, it smells . . . ha, ha, ha, you're tickling me . . . isn't that eyebrow crooked? . . My lipstick . . oh, we're on! What do I say? I forget . . . I know I'll say or do something wrong . . . It's not fair, how can anyone expect a girl to say two lines without forgetting. . . Oh, my cue, well, here oes. . . "If the honourable . . . ." Gee, A 's good, so are all the others, ah, here comes the hero. . . . "Stand here, little pigeon one . . ." Why do the audience have to laugh in the wrong place . . . ? Our picture. Ah! . . . This seems all right. Oh, my feet hurt—smile at the birdie. I wish they'd hurry . . Relief, blessed relief, it's over! —Barbara Dickins, Honour, VI.c.

Brothers I am at a loss as to how those girls who have two or more brothers can manage to survive: I have only one, but that is quite sufficient. He is always "full of beans" and it is humanly impossible to keep him clean and respectable-looking for more than five minutes. At the present, is one thought in life is football. A few week ago he was innocently kicking his

SILVER AND GREEN ball in the yard (he-had been forbidden to do so, but what did that matter?) when, to his profound amazement, and our disgust, the ball, as well as a shower of glass, arrived via the window, into the kitchen sink. He did not see how it could possibly have happened. However, there it was. It took a whole week to repair the damage, and meanwhile we had to put up with the gusts of icy wind that blew through the hole where the glass should have been. But my brother never does things by halves, for a few days later, he was again kicking his ball in the yard. This time he had not tied his shoe laces properly and he kicked the ball so hard that his shoe flew off into the air and completely disappeared. We hunted amongst the violets and all around the camellia tree. Finally, we espied it on top of the roof, and there it remained until my father came home that night. Silence is very uncommon in our home when Tommy is about. He tries to yodel, without success, and sounds like a "steam train in a fit." A next door neighbour has informed us that each time Keith climbs the fence it sounds as though someone is forcing entry into her house. Even at six o'clock on Sunday morning, when all the neighbourhood is slumbering blissfully, Keith will start his hideous noise and bang on the wall, Of course my room would have to be next door to his. However, I hope he will soon grow up, but at present he has German measles and everyone is in danger of infection. Still hoping! —"A Sufferer," V.b., Krome.

Pythagoras Pythagoras was a gentleman Who lived in years B.C. He had a secret brotherhood, Who learnt philosophy. Down in Southern Italy, In Maths, he was so keen, He possibly found the earliest proof Of Theorem Seventeen. While trying to seize the government, The crowds around them milled, And in the ensuing disturbances Pythagoras was killed.

This made his brotherhood disband, And ended all the fuss, But in Geometry exams, Pythagoras still plagues us! —Gwenda Jacobs, V.b, Berry.

Super, beaut and snazzy Hubba, slash and jazzy. These cute words, all sounding, hooey; whizz, slash and top notch, till I'm in a hotch porch; for to me they're phoey. Is it I who's lacking These slang words Attacking? If not I'll get Cracking. Zing! Zoom! —"Ding," Honour VI.a. Joke Disgruntled Schoolgirl: (Handing back copy of Cobbett's "Rural Rides" to Librarian). "I thought it was a cowboy story." —M. Holland, Pass VI.d.

Life Among the Amazons The quivering branches parted silently to allow a young savage, clad in a leopard skin, to step on to the track and drag the dead elephant after her. She moved quickly along the path and she soon came to a cleared space, where a number of young women, similarly clad, awaited her arrival. "Oh boy, you've got an elephant. Let me at him, I'm hungry," cried a small girl eagerly. "One-who-thinks-only-of-food, I saw you with a tiger just after breakfast. Oh, very well, you can have one of the legs." Another maiden questioned the hunter, "One-who-never-misses have you copied those notes we had yesterday on tree-climbing? I missed them as I had an extra lesson on lionkilling."

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The first young lady graciously supplied the information written on a palm-leaf, and, elephant-leg in hand, joined a conversation concerning interior decoration as applied to mud huts. Presently a maddened rhinoceros disturbed the pleasant scene, and with cries of "Yoicks! Tally ho . . . o!" the gallant damsels set off in pursuit. —Renee Jarvis, V.a., 15 years, Berry.

Shearing Time The dust rises up from the sheep yards In a blanketing cloud of dirt. Amid baa-ing of sheep and lambs, And sheep-dogs barking curt, We work steadily. Driving the sheep into more yards Than those that they now were in; Branding the already shorn ones With an iron immersed in a tin Of branding liquid. We all shout hoarsely together. Good! They have started to go Into the pen where they should be. Now to rest for a short while. We sit down at once. The shearers return to their shearing, The door of the pen is shut tight, And we now go in among them To make sure the number is right. And work more. Then fifteen odd sheep are herded Into another small pen, To which the shearers have access, To choose another sheep, when They finish one. The whir of the combs and cutters, The thud of kicking sheep, The plopping of the engine's beat: Memories that I'll ever keep In my mind. The pickers-up run quickly; Another shorn sheep is let out. The broom is wielded furiously, A race against time, no doubt Of that at all. Another bale to be pressed now; Another one therefore to brand. Just as it is almost finished— There's a call from a shearer to hand Him a needle.

With swift, experienced stitches He sews up the laid-open side Of the sheep: And lets it go. So back: To find a bag to be tied For market. Lunch time. The tea is poured out And the lunch-basket placed near. A half-hour for a "smoko." Not much surplus time here In this shed. Many and more are the odd jobs To be done before work is over For the day. And sometimes I wish I could be anything but a drover, And shearer's run-about. But now for one year it's all over; The shouting, the baa-ing of sheep, The excitement, the sweat, the exertion, The barking of dogs. But we'll met. Again in twelve months. —J. Graham, V.b., 15 years, Fitchett.

G.B.S. The "Man of Destiny" is not troubled by the ways of "The Philanderer." "Arms and the Man" keep him from being "Overruled" by "Heartbreak House." He scorns "Caesar and Cleopatra" for his arm exceeds that of the "The Inca of Perusalem." He is one of many who wish to go "Back to Methuselah," for then he would have time to overcome "The Devil's Disciple" and become acquainted with "The Dark Lady of the Sonnets." He might even then think of "Getting Married," although his heroine would always be "Saint Joan." However, all this is "Too True to be Good" and "The Fascinating Foundling" will probably find himself "On the Rocks" of "John Bull's Other Island." Sure, it's Shaw! —Mary Briggs, Honour VI.a, Krome.

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Naughty Little Pandora, Doest thou not see demon faces Revolting in their ugliness Snarling at thee from among the carved flowers? Dost not thou realise, poor child, That they are tempting thee? Open not the carved box Though its contents be desirable to thee! Naughty Little Pandora, Hearken to Epimetheus, He knows not what the box contains And yet preferreth not to know. Play not with the golden cord, Lest thy nimble fingers should unslip the knot And unfasten the closed chest, Whose mysteries are desirable to thee. Naughty Little Pandora, Run out and play with other children, Taste of the luxuries and joys which fill this paradise; Break not the spell of perfect happiness By loosing the great evils of the world, Passions, ignorance and disease, Little Pandora, thou wouldst not like these things the box contains, Though now its contents seem desirable to thee . . . . Poor little Pandora, Thou hast loosed the knot, Epimetheus hath let thee open the box, Let thee release all ills into the world. Oh, little Pandora, lift the lid once more And release Hope into the world: She was the only gleam of light in that dark box, The only thing desirable to thee. —Ervyn Hayes, Pass VI.c, 15 years, Krome.

Elf -Child A child played there, a beautiful, sparkling elf, And the glory of spring was in her hyacinth eyes, And her rose-red mouth danced smile-wards at the corners, And her peal of laughter ran out in spontaneous music. Her coronet was of purest gold, as the sun's gleam Transfigured her tousled hair to a radiant crown.

Her small, hot hands still clung to some faded pansies, And her elfin face showed streaks of the earth's caress. Content, she stayed there, playing with pansies and pebbles, And built her world out of fragile, f aerie dreams, While afternoon shadows stretched out their lengthening fingers, And the sun sank westwards, aflame in the blue-grey sky. —V. R. V., Honour VI.c., Fitchett.

Evening Star Pale evening star, 0 herald from afar, Whose brow shines forth from the sunset's glow From the heaven's blue depths your home, 0 star, What do you seek on the plain below? The storm dies away, the rough gales are calmed. The forest, a-quiver, now is flutt'ring unharmed, Your soft light above and the dim fields beneath. What do you seek in those wild fields of corn? At last to the mountains you sink, nor delay, Your melancholy smile is slowly withdrawn And your long last glance fades slowly away. Star now descending towards the green hill, Sad silver star in the mantle of night. The shepherd winds homeward, you see him still, He and his flock disappear from your sight. Star shining forth from the heaven's dark dome, Do you seek by the river a bed in the reeds Sparkling up there in your celestial home, Where do you fly and what are your needs? If you must die and if your bright head Must dip its fair trusses in the calm sea, Before leaving us, before you have fled Star of love, remain constant to me. —A free translation of "L'etoile du Soir," by Alfred de Musset. Translated by S. Zettl and M. Hayes, Krome.

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I love a spot where no one's been, I love the sound of distant song, The lush grass which is .sof t and green Where water's falling all day long. I love the hush of early morn, The thousand lights that pierce the night, My fancy's dream of ripening corn, A looping road that's lost from sight.

So many long years I have waited for the return of him does not come. I have been weary of waiting at my window with my lonely tears blurring the road, until the whole valley was fluid through my crying. I have hated the cold hills, the complaining sea, the aching moonlight; even more —Monica Wood, Pass VI.a., Fitchett. the laughter of a child, women singing, lovers whispering; Most the pictures that form and fade in the Black and White Study fire. There have been nights I did not close my Black notes running through my head, eyes for fear of shadowed dreams within my Up and down, accent, staccato, Twos and threes, accent each four, brow, Now loud, now soft, now all, once more. Clutching and tearing on the ragged edge of White notes scrambling back and forth sleep. I have fought the idleness of my hands on Between the monotonous bang of the blacks, Fearful lest their own jagged melody be lost. many days When shaking grief consumed their usefulness. They raise their voices, screaming, wailing, Screetching piteously, I have been afraid of death, (I shall not die fighting as he in the savage Till all is one horrible jumble glory of dying Troy), for the old gods are Of determined blacks and despairing whites, Pounding together in unfinished harmonies. lies to me; No longer going to the temples I have no corn- From the high screaming, fort from the incense and the ancient calm- The high notes tumble, ripple down, Spilling to tranquillo, legato, piano, ing rites. In rich, lulling tunes, I have gone on alone and known, the bitter terror of isolation from my people. My Chasing the black imps crashing in thoughts have rushed on like the black Between the tunes of the white line of players. tumult of a raging river and swept me Peace—the melody soothes, romances, Sings like a lullaby, drowning in oblivion of sorrow . . . . But now I stand upon this cliff, this austere Soothing to sleep with its opiate melodies Spinning an aureate net of fantasy, interwoven space, with rosy dreams. And as upon the sea, gaze upon my suffering. I shall not feel again its tearing breath, its But deep in the bass Black notes are breaking this web. heaving pain, Relentlessly they swarm through, My soul shall be inviolate against uncertain Rising heavy and sombre, courage; Mingling from their ugly harmonies with I shall mount my lovely tower, apart from all sweeter notes, my people, Till pandemonium reigns. And there remain. Chord upon chord crashes into the silence: —Marilyn Croydon, Honour VI.c., Fitchett. Harsh, timeless, fraught with purpose, suspense and despair, Rising, still rising, climax rising to yet higher Things I Love louder climax, I love stars that thro' the branches peep, Sounds increasing and still more incomplete, Mixed by some fiendish hand to ghastly harmoAnd ivy round the window wide, nies Which, silently, when all's asleep, And a suffocating rhythm. Keeps loving watch on those inside.

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—Margaret Thomson, Pass VI.d, Krome.

—Margaret Williams, Pass VI.a, Fitchetr

SILVER AND GREEN Banging, clashing, pounding, thundering, Cleaving the air like icy blades. With one final, ghastly chord they cease— To hear the answer to their shouted appeal . . But there is none. Only silence. —Shirley McAllister, Honour VI.b., Fitchett. The Discarded Toy The night was dull, the air was chill, The lawn was broad and bare, Bare, except for the crumpled shape. Of a rag doll lying there. One beady eye surveyed the night From a face that was once so gay, But now the shapeless body seemed Soiled with the grime of play. The ragged limbs were stiffly set, As if in fear or dread; While from a tear in the ragged neck, Fell the stuffing of its head. What careless hands had left it there Lonely, discarded, forlorn? What cruel young feet had run to play. On the opposite side of the lawn? Was it temper or fear, or jest That had seen the child depart, And did she know, or did she care She had broken a poor rag heart? —Jill Tomkin, Diploma A, Cato. Madrigal Triste (trans) What do I care for your wisdom, For your beauty and your sadness? Like the rivers through country bowers Tears add to your face loveliness, As the storm revives the flowers. Above all, I love you when joy Takes flight from your dark, frowning brow, When your heart is stricken, aghast, When your tone unfolds itself now, With the storm a fear in the past. Free translation of two verses from "Madrigal Triste," by Baudelaire. —Louise Baxter, Honour VI.c., 16 years, Cato.

Out of the Night Journeying at night has always had a strange attraction for me, but especially travelling by train. As the train pulls out of the station the sun is setting and the last rays make pathways over the green fields and through the tall gaunt gum trees. Then a start, the train is off, and people wave their last farewells and then relax into their seats and open the evening paper. But alas, all have not seats to relax into, and on looking into the corridor we see it clustered with people wrapped in rugs, sitting on their luggage. They at least all have window seats, but soon that is of no advantage as darkness folds and envelopes the earth and the stars begin to twinkle from the Milky Way. Occasionally they see a few lights of some farm house or tiny town. These poor martyrs try one position, then another until cramp creeps over their whole bodies. However, these people are in the minority, so we shall peep inside some of the compartments. The first one is full of young people apparently homeward bound after a holiday. Eagerly they recall happy incidents of the holiday and they all make firm promises to keep in touch with each other, At each station they hurry to the window and peer into the blackness to see the name of the town. Then at the refreshment station they make a wild rush to grab a hot pie or gulp down a cup of boiling tea. The next compartment has an elderly business man in one corner. He carefully reads the news of the stock exchange, weighing every little detail, he also wonders if his secretary has carried out all his orders and kept up to date with the mail. He makes no wild rush for refreshments, but rather signals some one to bring him some tea and biscuits to the train. In the same compartment a cheery, weatherbeaten face smiles from beneath a broadbrimmed hat, and besides him sits a woman, apparently his wife, and they both have "the look" of farm people. Together they discuss the prospects of the ram they have entered in the show and she wonders if her jams will get a "mention." Both have a look of contentment and they are both looking forward to a holiday in the city.

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We immediately notice the difference between the town and country-bred people. A young couple sitting in the far corner continually look at their watches and move restlessly about. Around the young girl are numerous magazines and papers, bags of sweets and chocolates, and other oddments. Our country people have a box containing boiled eggs, sandwiches and cakes, and a thermos of coffee, while our town friends make a rush for the cafeteria as the train stops. It is also interesting to notice the luggage. The neat leather case of the business man, the many bulky and old-looking cases and baggages of the farm people, and the rugs, tennis rackets and golf sticks of the city couple. But as time passes on some become more restless, while some relax and doze in their seats. Then the lights of Melbourne gradually appear and become more numerous, so the train rattles on. Peace reigns no longer, the baby wakes up and cries, women hurriedly adjust their hats and powder their noses, while the men collect their luggage from the rack and check their belongings. The general bustle of the town seems to pervade the train as soon as it nears the city. Nearer and nearer to the heart of the city, the train tracks become so numerous we wonder how the driver knows which one to take, until as last with a shrill whistle it jolts to a standstill. Out flocks the people like people out of school, some anxiously look about them, other move off in a business-like manner, while the rest greet their friends fondly. Within ten minutes the train stands open and empty and the travellers have been absorbed into the city. The noise of trains and trams, shouting of porters, and the flashing of Neon lights, to some it means home to others loneliness. —Norma Fowles, Honour VI.a.

Prometheus Laughed (With apologies to Eugene O'Neill for "Lazarus Laughed.") Prometheus laughed, Yes, laughed, Harshly, mockingly, Prometheus laughed;

Laughed as he brandished The fire-brand, Laughed, Triumphantly, defiantly, As he shook his fire At Olympus . . . . The soft flames Swayed in the hot air, Now yellow, now red, Caressing their captor, Cajoling, flattering; Prometheus laughed, Yes, laughed At Olympus But suddenly There fell a silence, A silence More terrible more ominous Then ever mortal heard: Laugh, Prometheus, laugh— What dread horror clutches At your heart, Stifling, silencing? Your laughter is frozen On your lips, Soundlessly. Your eyes hold terror— How horribly glazed they are! Laugh, Prometheus, laugh— But no, you cannot . . . The flames of the fire-brand Waver; now they hiss and spit; Restlessly the red tongues Lick at your stony face, Spitting and hissing, Yes, spitting at their captor . And everywhere That terrible silence, Awful, expectant. Laugh, Prometheus, laugh But only the raven replies. —Tamara Weyman, Pass VI.c., 14 years, Fitchett.

Topical Allusions from "Hamlet" Since brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes, I will be brief. Assembly in the Quadrangle--a precaution against polio.

SILVER AND GREEN "For this relief much thanks: 'tis bitter cold." The Wearing of Stars and Gloves. "Though I am native here, And to the manner born—it is a custom More honoured in the breach than the observance." The feeling of One Reprimanded by a Prefect. "0, 'tis true! how smart A lash that speech doth give my conscience." Examinations. "Cudgel thy brains no more about it, for your dull ass will not mend his pace with beating." The Capacity of those who visit the Tuck-shop. "Woo't drink up Esil? eat a crocodile?" Slimming. "0, that this too too solid flesh would melt," "Here shows much amiss." —Dorothy Marsh, Honour VI.c, Berry.

Dentists When I sit in the dentist's chair my feelings are mixed—I feel high regard and deepest sympathy. The regard feel for the dentist, the sympathy for myself. The dentist probably did not come into his own until the last century or so, when dentistry became recognised as an official form of torture. Before then, the patient's teeth were knocked out, or otherwise, by the village blacksmith. (If fuller information is required, the reader is referred to a Kolynos advertisement.) The modern dentist, however, is recognisable by a white coat, a little mirror and a kindly, hawk-like expression which is meant to scare decay into oblivion, yet inspire courage in the patient. The dentist is also inclined to use stereotyped phrases such as, "Lovely day!" or "What are you doing when you leave school?" The latter remark is particularly difficult to answer if one's mouth is wide open; still, one gurgles a reply which seems to satisfy him, and by that time he has dropped the drill and does not care in any case! I feel, though, that the dentist is being increasingly used by the advertisers of tooth-paste, for who, so they think, is better qualified than he to say, "Use Kolynos," or "Use Colgates"? One's own dentist, however, usually does not say, "Use Ipana," in a firm tone, but hums

and ha's, and declares finally that salt once a week is very good, and, after all, toothpastes are all fundamentally the same. I think I am not alone in saying that dentists are noble. I, for one, would not care to spend my life peering into other people's mouths while making desultory remarks about the weather. After all, road menders make and fill holes and are not at all polite about it; and they are never quoted as recommending "Wilson's Wonder Tar"! The dentist, then, is a truly noble creature, and is only surpassed in his nobility by his patients, who, although they hate the sight of the drill, flock in thousands to have their holes plugged with gold, which is, after all, consolation. —Denise Bradly, Pass VI.c, 16 years, Cato.

The Origin of the Willy-Willy An Aboriginal Myth Many generations ago when the black man of Australia was sole possessor of his native land there lived a tribe called Tala-kin-yin, whose tribal territory was situated in a sheltered valley at the foot of Kunungra, a mountain which the tribe worshipped as a god. At the foot of this mountain Tabragalbah, "the ever-flowing" stream ran its course, supplied, as these natives believed, by the generous and bountiful hand of Kunungra. The drought season was at its worst and the parched land was crying aloud for water. Day in and day out the blazing ball of fire beat down pitilessly from a cloudless sky. The sunbaked flats reflected a red-brown heat-haze which caused the sparse clumps of sword grass to dance crazily. A group of starved, parced humanity sat in a circle in the hot dust crying to their mountain Spirit to save them, crying and gesticulating as only the Australian aboriginal can. "0, Kunungra, Kunungra, god of gods, king above kings, give to us the nectar of the heavens, Tabragalbah is parched and we die. Give us, 0 Spirit, life fertility and prosperity and we pray thee accept our humble sacrifices." Gradually the quavering wails died into silence and the council of the old men broke up and trooped slowly back to where the remnants of the once prosperous tribe waited under the scanty shade of a bean-tree.

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Numinbah, the head of the tribe, stood amongst his people and his deep, sonorous voice broke the silence, "People of Tala-kinyin, hear now the voice of Kunungra through the mouth of Numinbah. Our sacrifices are insufficient. Kunungra demands that which we hold most dear." Before the rich tones had died away confused murmurings had broken out Flint axes, woven, amongst the listeners. painted baskets, treasured strings of dingo teeth were unhesitatingly produced. Tears fell at the thought of parting with these treasures but Kunungra had demanded and they must give. But to their amazement Numinbah raised a hand for silence and said, "Kunungra does not want your trifles, he wants a voluntary human sacrifice." At once a comely, well-proportioned gin stepped forward, her shining limbs little impaired by the privations she had endured. When she spoke it was in a wellmodulated voice, "I, Looena will answer my spirit father's command with my life." Even as she spoke a tall, broad-shouldered, handsome young warrior came and stood at her side, "I, too will obey the word of Kunungra." A weeping and wailing immediately ensued, the old crones rocking themselves painfully to and fro and the old men shaking wise old heads. Numinbah looked lovingly at the two beautiful examples of native youth before him, and placing a hand on the shoulder of each as they stood before him murmured, "Children, you in your youth and beauty will leave the tribe the poorer by your going, but if it is to serve Kunungra you have my blessing, Looena, you are the most beautiful girl in the tribe and the most skilled in its arts, and it will grieve our hearts to see you go, and you Tingeerah, betrothed to Looena, skilful in hunting, fishing, and fighting, will be a sad loss to the tribe, but go! go! my children and may you serve Kunungra well. The two lovers in an effort to express their emotion burst into a strangely beautiful ceremonial dance. Locked together and swaying rhythmically or again whirling apart the two graceful figures gradually disappeared in the shimmering haze, followed more or less timidly by the remaining members of the tribe. Soon the dancers were enveloped in a swirling funnel

of dust. The stronger, younger members of the tribe followed doggedly after Looena and Tingeerah and no one noticed the small cloud on the horizon which gradually increased in size until the whole sky was overcast. As the first, heavy, saving drops fell, the twirling spiral of dust spent itself in the dry, mud-caked bed of Tabragalbah. The youths torn between fear of the supernatural and curiosity concerning their lost tribesmen drew slowly nearer to the spot where the dust funnel had disappeared, but no trace of the swirling dust or the dancing figures could they see. . . . Once again the thirsty land cried aloud for water . . . once again the merciless sun sapped the last trace of water from the parched valley at the foot of Kunungra mountain. Old men, youth when we last met them, sought council together once again seated in a circle under the blazing sun, "0, Kunungra, Kunungra, as you answered the prayers of our forefathers, so answer ours. Show us what we must do so that once again you might grant us peace, fertility and prosperity." The disconcerting meeting returned to where the tribe waited for a sign, a something. . . . Each day the "'willy-willy," or as they believed the "spirit-bodies of Looena and Tingeerah had gathered themselves up from the dry bed of Tabragalba, which had stood in the days of their plenty for the "ever-flowing," but which had now forsaken its symbolic significance, leaving only a mud-caked gutter, and twirled way out of sight. As the watchers strained tired, bloodshot eyes across the flats a young warrior exclaimed with pointing finger, "The Spirits." They come and we are saved, and sure enough there appeared on the horizon a swirling funnel of dust winding a tortuous course towards Tabragalba. The inborn fear of the power of these powerful s pirits caused quite a deal of consternation amongst these children of the earth, but a portentous sense caused many curious eyes to peep between trembling fi ngers as they waited and watched the tortuous course of the "willywilly." Even as they watched, a cloud small but heavy appeared in the sky and increased so rapidly in size that by the time the swirling

SILVER AND GREEN eddy of dust had reached the bank of the creek the whole sky was a turmoil of rolling black clouds. As the funnel of dust gradually tottered and sank out of sight in the bed of Tabragalba, the heavy raindrops fell. Kunungrah had sent Looena and Tingeerah to deliver the descendants of their tribe from a slow and painful death. It is a fact that the present settlement on and around a large station property in that valley

in Southern Queensland is well known for its unusual fertility even during drought seasons. The inhabitants of that locality maintain even to-day that when the "willy-willy" blows towards the river, rain will follow but the natives know better. They know that this is due to the protective spirits of Looena and Tingeerah and the wonderful sacrifice they made for that ancient tribe. —Dorothy Aldred, Pass VI.a.,

"Physex, Chemex, Open-air-Ex, Demonstrations by the Fair Sex." —Wendy Gardner. 15 years, V.a, Berry. -With acknowledgments to Walt. Disney.

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Middle Section Sundown I love to stroll at evening down the winding mountain track, Where the gums stretch straight and spindly against an opal sky; And the fronds of tree-fern flourish their plumes of green and black Which trail the brink of hidden pools where the velvet mosses lie. The screeching parrots winging to sheltering boughs for rest Flash in vivid splendour: a jewel, everyone, O'er the gently swaying tree-tops upon the mountain crest, All streaked with sombre shadows from the slowly setting sun. Seeping, sifting shadows, spattering of sun and shade Which deepen as Apollo sinks and dims his golden wand; And the blue hills in breathless wonder, as they watch the sunset fade, Shrink away in silence to the bluer mists beyond. —Jennifer Harding, L.V.b, 14 years, Fitchett.

She plucked the lovely seaweed flowers That grew amongst the coral bowers, Then twining them among her locks, Her age-old songs she sang from the rocks. —Margaret Golding, IV.c., Fitchett.

Winter (With apologies to Charles Kingsly). Comes the cold, bleak winter, With its frozen lakes, With its frosty blanket, When the morning breaks, Come the whirling snow-flakes, Come the soaking rains, Come the big log-fires, And then come chilblains. And then in the night-time, I am snuggled up and warm, Listening to the raindrops Or a thunder storm. But in Melbourne's winter, Which is so cold and bleak, I lie in bed and pity My poor itching feet. —Dorothy Brewster, IV.a.

The Willow by the Waterfall Beside the crystal mountain stream, Cascading over its rocky bed, Swirling, eddying, rushing onward— The willow hangs its drooping head. As the morning sun in its glory rises, Each pebble sparkles like a precious gem; A million droplets, rainbow-tinted, Cling to each leaf, each trailing stem. —Bernice Carter, L. V.b., 13 years, Fitchett.

The Mermaid There lived a mermaid happily Within a cave beneath the sea. Her hair, which was a golden brown, Rippled and curled around her gown Of shimmering scales of pearly sheen. As she glided through the depths serene,

The Bush Fire The sun was burning on the plain With fury, as it might, For none had seen the welcome rain For many a weary night. Then suddenly the bush-fire came And dyed the sky with red, The sheep came hurtling through the gate Their leader at their head. The fire, it raged for many hours, The crops were turned to black, The trees were standing stark and burned Along the ashen track. It hurt to hear the horses scream Above the fire's roar, It hurt unbearably to see Them at the stable door. The stockmen, bared right to the waist,

SILVER AND GREEN Fought through the wall of flame, They fought, and soon to their relief The welcome rain clouds came; And all at once the sky was dark The rain came pelting down; The grasses soon will shoot again, The earth is rich and brown.

We speak of a brother and also of brethren, But though we say father, we never say f ethren. Now the masculine pronouns are he, his and him, But imagine the feminine, she, shis and shim! —Janet Miller, IV.a., 13 years, Cato.

—Lorraine Smith, IV.a., 13 years, Cato. A Visit to India My Dog Each morn at half-past six o'clock, I hear a bark, a little knock; Kim's asking me in the early morn To come and play upon the lawn, Or have a run down quiet streets And play with any dogs he meets. We come back hungry as can be, And have our breakfasts—Kim and me. When I go off to school each day, He comes with me a little way. I wonder what he does at home When he is playing all alone. When I return from school each day, We have another little play; And go out for a lovely run, When we have such a lot of fun. When I come back I've work to do, And Kim pretends he has some too. And when it is no longer light, I tie him up and say "good-night." So ends the day for me and Kim, And through the night I dream of him; And in my dreams the memory lies, Of wagging tail and kind, brown eyes. —Lesley Andrew, IV.a.

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Why Do Foreigners Laugh (With apologies to A.I.B.)

"Why are the plurals of words altered?" A Russian visitor faltered. The plural of box is boxes, But is the plural of ox, oxes? And if the plural of man is men, Is the plural of ban, ben? A goose has a plural of geese, But a mouse has no plural of meese. One is called tooth and all are called teeth, Why isn't the plural of youth called yeeth?

A friend of mine who has just returned from India told us many stories about the country. Unfortunately, he was there in the Indian summer and the heat was almost unbearable, being a hundred and twenty degrees in the shade. One day he visited an Indian family who were having breakfast when he arrived. At his appearance they instantly stopped eating, as the Hindus will not eat in front of strangers. He was introduced to the men, but not to the women. The story I liked most was about his visit to the Taj Mahal. This is a tomb made of pure white marble. It was built in the seventeenth century to the memory of the wife of Shah Jehen. It cost millions of pounds. Be• sides being the tomb of them both, it is used as a mosque and is kept up by the government; a small charge is made as you enter. Many people prefer to visit it in the moonlight, not only because of its extra beauty but because the heat is so intense during the day. The Taj Mahal is on a platform with a minaret in each corner which they use for calling the people to prayer. There is a central dome with smaller domes clustered around it. It has the most exquisite carving and Mosaic work. My friend had read and heard about it and had seen pictures of it, but even then was unprepared for the perfect loveliness of it. Another side of India was the story of the beggars and homeless. They simply settle down for the night with all their worldly possessions around them in the streets. He said it was quite usual to fall over a camel or a goat if you happened to be out walking. These people share their water-holes with their animals and they are quite cheerful about it. —Christine Holden, IV.b., Cato.

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Historic Monuments Nine miles, as the crow flies, from the city of Sydney, on the south shore of Botany Bay, is a small place called Kurnell. It seems to have nothing to recommend it except that it is quiet and peaceful. The scenery is not at all inspiring—it is composed of gum trees and bushes—prettily arranged, but not interesting. But, on looking closer, it is seen that near the shore is a tall monument, bearing the following inscription: "Extract from Captain Cook's Journal, Saturday, 28th April, A.D. 1770. At daybreak we discovered a bay, and anchored under the south shore, about two

early administration, his comprehensive researches into its flora, his vigorous personality, and breadth of vision merit his recognition as The Patron of Australia." In this way Australia is honouring the memory of two of the great men who helped our land into recognition from the Old World. —Dorothy Alexander, 13 years, Lower V.b., Cato.

The Seat to the Memory of Sir Joseph Banks. —Dorothy Alexander, L.V.b.

miles within the entrance, in six fathom water, the South point bearing S.E. and the North point East. Latitude 34° S., Longitude 208° 37' W." Yes, this unimportant looking place is the spot where Captain Cook landed from his ship, the "Endeavour," on that historic day when he discovered the east coast of our continent, Australia! Further along the shore at Kurnell is a seat erected to the memory of Sir Joseph Banks, and unveiled by His Excellency the GovernorGeneral, Mr. W. J. McKell, on the 6th of September, 1947. The inscription on this seat is: "In grateful memory of Sir Joseph Banks, 1743-1820, Famous British Scienest who visited these shores with Captain James Cook, R.N., in 1770. His advocacy of British settlement in N.S.W., his beneficial influence on its

—Margaret Willey, H. VI.c, Berry.

ORIGINAL —Sheila Stewart, Hon. VI.c, Cato.

junior Section Galilee A wind came up on Galilee, The waves were rising high, Their white crests nearly touching, The storm-swept, cloudy sky. The boat was tossing on the waves, Its sails were wet and torn, The wild wind had no mercy, It seemed the boat to scorn.

In the Meadow Down in the meadow Where the willows wave their heads, There's a little fairy calf Tied up with silver threads. If you cut those threads to-day, She will surely go astray, The fairies then will be so cross, As they think of their great loss. —Margaret Harry, Junior IV.b, Krome.

Daffodils The fishermen were pale and wan, While one was sleeping them, His face was pure and gentle, He was the King of Men. They tried to wake Him from His sleep, Beseeching Him to save, "I am here," He said to them, "Why are you then afraid?" He calmed the waves and stilled the wind By saying "Peace, be still!" "What man is this?" the wondering asked, "That winds obey His will?" Jesus still can save all men, If unto Him we pray, With earnest words and earnest thoughts, And try to walk His way. —Wilma Garrett, Lower IV.b., 11 years, Fitchett.

While I was walking through the wood, I saw a lovely sight, A crowd of golden daffodils So golden and so bright. It gave me such a happy thought To see these flowers gay; I picked a posy there and then On that sunny day. —Elaine Parkes, Junior IV.b., 9 years, Berry.

Lily of the Valley Lily of the valley Oh so sweet, All of the winter you sleep, sleep, sleep, And when you hear the voice of the Spring, You come out and have a peep, peep, peep. Lily of the valley, white and green, You are very fond of your white and green, But the nasty caterpillar is mean, mean, mean. —Margaret Elaine Joseph, Junior IV.b, 91 years, Eitchett.

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Spring Has Come Again Spring has come again, Snow has fled, wattle is in the lane, Bluebells ring, And birds sing; Orchids nod their dainty heads, While the garden flower sheds A tear to see the Spring, Sheds a tear to see the Spring. Spring has come for me With the wattle tree. Small wildflowers neat Are down at my feet And egg-and-bacon growing big. A little bird sings on a twig, So blithe and gay, So blithe and gay. —Hilary Cook, Junior IV.b., Fitchett.

Fairies and Elves Fairies and Elves Always play by themselves; In the moonlight bright They dance all night. Witches and Wizards Always dance in the blizzards! Now and then they give a shout, And go on dancing all about. —Judith Hooper, 9 years, Junior III.a., Fitchett.

The Annabel Lee For years she's roamed the ocean, For years she'll sail the sea, The hearty ship, The good old ship, And her name is Annabel Lee. For years she's roamed the ocean, For years she'll sail the sea, The large old ship, The quaint old ship, And her name is Annabel Lee. For years she's roamed the ocean, For years she'll sail the sea, The pirates have roamed her decks all over And once a black-eyed, bold sea-rover, But she's still the Annabel Lee. —Hilary Cook, 8 years, Junior IV.b., Fitchett.

Lake Nagambie The trees grew down to the edge of the lake, and through them, the sun could be seen, setting like a ball of fire. The water was dark beneath the trees, but further on the colours reflected in it 'shone gold and purple and rosy pink. A bird flew by. As it skimmed the water, little ripples danced to the curving, shore, where the transparent water mirrored the tall, green reeds. Then a trout leapt, its flashing fins glittering in the rays of the setting sun. —Rosalind M. Johns, 11 years, III.a., Cato.

The Diver For the September holiday I went to Pt. Lonsdale. One day six of us went out on the pier to have a slightly closer look at the "Time." We reached the end of the pier and just missed seeing a diver coming up. We badly wanted to see him dress in his armour and go down, so after discovering that he was to descend again at half-past eight next morning, we decided to go and watch him. Next morning we dressed early, had breakfast and got to the pier on time. We saw the diver put on a thick canvas suit over his ordinary clothes, wash his hands in oil, then put on a breastplate on to which he screwed his helmet. He put on some very heavy boots, and an even heavier belt, which we could not lift, and then he went down. We, saw him making his way across the rocks to a pipe he was going to mend. After about three hours he came up. His suit was wringing wet, but when he took it off he was quite dry. I was very thrilled with it all because I had not seen a diver in his outfit before. —Barbara Nicholls, 11 years, L. IV.c., Berry.

At the Seaside I love to walk along the cliffs, When the wind is blowing strong; I hear the seagull's mournful cry And the roaring breakers' song. I love to stand and watch the tugs Puffing around the quay; And steamers that have travelled far, Across the stormy sea. —Margery Nicholls, 11 years, III.b., Berry.

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My Dog

Witches

I have a little puppy dog, His coat is lightest grey, I take him for his longest walks Every Saturday.

In the light of the evening, the witches whirl by, Blotting the moon in the star-spangled sky; Tossing the moonbeams away from their beds, And sprinkling bad dreams on the earthchildren's heads.

He went into the garden And barked at everything; To-day he barked right at a bee, And, oh! he got a sting! —Margaret Harry, Junior IV.b., Krome.

The Cat-1e1 The camel is a funny fellow, His coat is browney grey and yellow; He walks upon the desert sands, But doesn't care for other lands. The camel has a great big hump, When you ride it, it makes you bump. He walks upon the desert sands, Led by little Arab's hands. —Judith Roberts, 9 years, Junior IV.a., Fitchett.

Foam Fairies Once on the sandy shore, where I like to play, Little white foam fairies came dancing in the spray; Little wild foam fairies came leaping in the air, Sea-green their eyes were, dark brown their hair. In the little pools about, dreaming quite alone, I nearly caught a baby one, all to be my own. Up in the sky came dancing bright and gay, A wicked little baby star and frightened it away. —Margaret Baird, 9 years, Junior IV.a., Krome.

Gnomes' Dance One night as I was in my bed, I saw a moonbeam that reached to my head; And on it danced a little gnome, And then he played upon my comb. —Dorothea Cook, 9 years, Junior IV.b., Fitchett.

In the dawn of the morning they're gone with the breeze, Leaving the stars tangled up in the trees; Leaving the flowers where the dew-drops have shone, In the light of the morning the witches are gone. —Margaret Scott, III.b., 11 years.

Colombo Our ship arrived in the harbour just as the sun was rising. There are no big piers, and so we went ashore by launch. We saw many bullock carts and some of them had fans to keep the drivers cool. Some children go to school in rickshaws, which are pulled along by men. Women sweep the roads. There are many jewellers' shops in Colombo. The jewellery is made from silver and many pretty stones found in the mountains of the island. We went by bus to Kandy, the hill capital of Ceylon. On the way we saw bananas, pineapples, coconuts and other tropical fruits growing and many paddy-fields in which the rice was ripe. On the hill slopes tea is grown, and we saw the leaves being dried in a factory. Rubber trees are grown and the bark is cut to let the rubber run out, and it is caught in a cup. At the Temple of the Tooth the priests, who are the Buddhists, wear orange robes. There were many tortoises in the moat. Then we went to see the sacred elephant bathe in the river, and dance by Kandians in native costume. On the way back we saw trees nearly black with flying foxes. —Edith Hatt, 9 years, Junior IV.b., Cato.

Woodland Choir In the Summer sky swallows Are darting above; And below comes the call Of the silver-winged dove:

SILVER AND GREEN And higher than swallows, The song of the lark Is quelled by the woodpecker, Drumming the bark. The blackbird alights On a far-away tree, And his high happy trilling Will burst forth in glee. The little blue fantail Is twittering long, And the thrush ends the choir With a beautiful song. —Paddy Dixon, III.a., 11 years, Cato.

After Reading "Wind in the Willows" The mole came up from his cosy hole, And stood in the glowing sun, He sniffed the warm fresh air and said: "Why, Spring has really begun!" He left his earthen home behind And scampered forth in glee, "I'll go a-walking this fine day, I'll not stay here!" cried he.

At length the mole, after many hours, Reached a river wide; And which the best way over it— He could not quite decide. Then suddenly some bubbles came, A splash, a wriggle, and that Quite startled the mole found at his feet A friendly Water Rat. "Shall I help you across the river, sir?" Said the rat, and the mole replied: "I must say I'd like your company To get to the other side." Then side by side they swam across The swirling current strong, And as they climbed the mossy bank They sang this happy song: "Ha, ha, ha, he, he, he, Two strong animals are we!" —Paddy Dixson, III.a, 11 years, Cato.

—Frances Skerrett, Krome,

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The girls are supposed to be working away, But of course there is nothing like that! Not even the teacher can keep the whole class From having an end-of-term chat.

My Reading-Lamp I have a little reading-lamp Beside my bed at home; Mother dressed it up with bows And frills as white as foam. With its primrose bows and frills of white, It's quite a cheery sight; And if I feel afraid at night, I just switch on the light. —P. Strapp, 10 years, Junior IV.a., Berry.

Our Library Library Day with its hustle and bustle, Is my favourite day of the week, Very soon the pages begin to turn As our books we begin to seek. In our library there are books of adventure, Books of mystery too! There are books of the nineteenth century And pictures that artists drew. —Betty Allan, 11 years, L. IV.c., Fitchett.

Break Up Bustle Exciting and busy—the last day of term— And cases are flying about; And hats are strewn all over the floor And merily all the girls shout.

Things that have lost themselves through the old term Are joyously found, as you'll see; And every desk emptied of books by the score, And off for the hols. go lab. Pushing their way through the dozens of girls, Yelling to friends as they run: "Hey, you! Write to me in the hols. if you can"— They're off for some holiday fun. —Margaret Scott, III.b., 11 years, Berry.

Nonsense Suppose, suppose, That somebody's nose Should turn to an elephant's trunk; Their hands and their knees, Have shrunk in the breeze, And their neck is a great big lump. —Jennifer Peake, 91 years, Junior IV.b., Cato.

Deloraine, Tasmania. —Margaret Bell, Hon. VI.a, Cato.

The Old Collegian

—Photo. Broothorn Studios. Mrs. G. B. SWIFT (MARIE SUTHERLAND), PRESIDENT, 1949-1950.

The Old Collegian Conducted by PAST STUDENTS OF THE METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE. OFFICE-BEARERS AND COUNCIL, 1949-50 President: Mrs. G. B. Swift (Marie Sutherland). Vice-Presidents: Mrs. T. Powell Dawes (Margaret Guthridge), Mrs. R. L. Hales (Grace Waite), Dr. A. Harold Wood, M.A., D.D. (ex officio). Honorary Secretary: Miss Venie Harrison. Honorary Assistant Secretary: Mrs. T. Twycross (Violet Woolcock).

Queenie Howell, Mrs. 0. Jenkin (Lena Butcher), Miss Elizabeth Koier, Mrs. A. King (Doreen Adams), Miss June McLean, Miss Rosemary Macleod, Miss Gwen Pearson, Miss Isla Pearson, Miss Clare Rosier, Miss Barbara Smith, Mrs. L. R. Williams (Margaret Bickford) . Immediate Past President (ex officio) : Mrs. R. L. McCoy (Anne Dufty). College Council Representatives: Mrs. W. Blackburn (Vera Lockwood), Miss Dora Harcourt, Mrs. A. G. Haycraft (Elma Martyn), Mrs. R. L. McCoy (Anne Dufty).

Acting Editress and Publicity Officer: Miss Queenie Howell.

Delegates to the National Council of Women of Victoria: Mrs. G. B. Swift (Marie Sutherland). Mrs. R. L. Hales (Grace Waite).

Council: Mrs. R. N. Aitchison (Vera Smith), Miss Edith Barker, Miss Beryl Challenger, Mrs. A. Dewar (Alice Howells), Miss Norma Elliott, Miss Aylsa Gellie, Miss Madge Green, Miss Helen Haase, Miss Margaret Hearn, Miss

Club Rooms Committee: Chairman: Mrs. W. L. Russell (Ida Skelton). Honorary Secretary: Mrs. F. W. Cornell (Edna Pryor). Honorary Treasurer: Mrs. A. Tozer (Alice Thompson).

EDITORIAL In 1954, the Old Collegians' Club will celebrate its Golden Jubilee. It seems, therefore, that the time has come in which a review should be made of what the Club stands for to-day, first of all, to its members, and, again, of what it is contributing to the welfare of the community. It is not proposed to answer these questions here, but merely to express some thoughts for consideration. We must ask ourselves these questions, however, and if we can answer them without hesitation, knowing that our answers are true in fact, then we can feel that our

club is not only a powerful influence for good to its members but, in the wider sense, to the community. Although it is admittedly one of our primary functions, we must realise that we are not merely a social club—static and unproductive—but what is much more important a vital and active body ready and willing to give service to others, and in this latter aspect there would appear to be much scope for thoughtful consideration and development. When we were at school, we felt a certain glow of pride when we heard the words "Deo Domuique." Even if we did not then fully grasp the grandeur of their meaning, yet we

Honorary Treasurer: Miss Hilda Brown.

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felt something of "the vision splendid" they implied. When the Old Collegians' Club was founded in 1904, the College had been in existence for little more than twenty years under the Christian guidance and leadership of its founder, Dr. W. H. Fitchett, and to the early members of the Club, Dr. Fitchett's personality, ideals and influence were a real force and guiding star. They felt that these ideals must be perpetuated and put into practice in their adult life outside the College; that they must by their example and conduct translate the fine things for which he stood into everyday life; and that they must endeavour to weld together into a lasting fellowship those who came after. To students of almost the last two decades, Dr. Fitchett's personality will be unknown, but the College has been fortunate in the men who have followed in his steps—men who have upheld the standard he exemplified. Even as the college came into being with a great purpose and as the founders of the Old Collegians' Club endeavoured to perpetuate the Christian principles it embodied, we club members to-day must ask ourselves "Are we keeping the banner high?" in the management and affairs of our Club and in our thoughts of service to others. Life to-day is a mighty challenge to our idealism, and it is for us who have been shown the way to be constant and to have courage. In a few short years our Club will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. When that time comes, shall we feel proud and privileged to belong to it? Shall we be able to say in connection with our Club and its affairs, "We have fought a good fight . . . we have kept the faith?" If we can say these words in all sincerity, then we shall know that we are on a firm and enduring basis and we shall be keeping faith with our founder.

PRESIDENT'S GREETING Dear Fellow Old Collegians, I feel it is a great privilege to write as your President for the year 1949-50, and I do thank you most sincerely for giving me that privilege.

I am looking forward to your help and co-operation in all Club matters, and also to meeting you at the various functions. May the new year be a happy and prosperous one for you all and a successful one for the Club. (Sgd.) MARIE SWIFT, President.

MINUTES OF THE FORTY-FOURTH THE OF MEETING ANNUAL METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB Held on Wednesday, 14th September, at 8 p.m. in the Music Hall at the College. Chair The President, Mrs. R. L. McCoy, presided. Minutes The Minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 27th September, 1948, were read and confirmed on the motion of Mrs. H. Crawford, seconded by Mrs. T. P. Dawes. Apologies Apologies were received from Mesdames A. Hay Hedley, A. W. Nicholls, J. Taylor, L. R. Williams, R. N. White and Misses J. L. Hill, P. May, E. Koier, J. McKenzie, B. Nicholls and 0. Dodd. Reports The President's report for the year 1948-49 was presented by the Honorary Secretary, and was adopted on the motion of Mrs. R. L. McCoy, seconded by Mrs. H. Crawford. The Honorary Treasurer then presented the Statement of Accounts, the adoption of which was moved by Mrs. A. G. Haycraft and seconded by Mrs. P. R. Leslie. The following reports were read:—Club Rooms, Mrs. F. W. Cornell; Chapel Fund, Miss E. Barker and Mrs. R. N. White; Elsternwick Branch, Miss J. Gillard; and National Council of Women, Mrs. W. Garden and Mrs. R. N. Aitchison. Mrs. Dawes moved and Mrs. Hocking seconded that these reports be received. Carried.

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Chapel Fund It was agreed that a stall for cakes, jam and produce should be held at the Garden Party this year.

ANNUAL REPORT METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE OLD COLLEGIANS CLUB (For the Year 1948-49)

Election of Office-Bearers

On behalf of the Old Collegians' Club of the Methodist Ladies' College, I have pleasure in presenting the forty-fourth annual report for the year 1948-1949.

Junior Vice-President. — Four nominations had been received for this office, and voting resulted in the election of Mrs. R. L. Hales. Council.—As the nominations did not exceed the number required, no voting was necessary. College Council.—The President conveyed a suggestion from Dr. Wood that, as the four members who had been appointed for the past two years had inadvertently not been included in the meetings, they should be re-elected for a further two years. This was approved. Editress of Magazine.—As no nominations had been received for this office, it was suggested that Miss Barbara Smith or Miss Alison Reed should be approached. Mrs. Gordon Sutherland and Mrs. W. Garden agreed to help on the committee. After discussion, it was decided that the December magazine should again be combined with "Silver and Green." Syllabus for year It was decided that the syllabus for the year should be discussed at the General Meeting to be held on 5th October, when the new President would be in office. Prince Henry Hospital The President advised that two Life Governorships had been offered to our Club by the Prince Henry Hospital. It is only possible for these to be conferred on individual people, and members were asked to consider the matter and bring any suggestions to the General Meeting. General Mrs. A. McCutcheon expressed the appreciation of the members to the President and Council for their work and service during the year, and Mrs. T. H. Wood added a special thanks to the Assistant Secretary. Mrs. R. L. McCoy then thanked the Council and members for their help and co-operation in making the year such a happy one, and welcomed the incoming President, Mrs. G. B. Swift. The meeting then closed.

Six Council meetings have been held during the year, four at the Independent Hall and two at the College. At the second meeting, the Executive Committee was elected as follows: Mesdames Crawford, Flewellen, Bignell, Maddocks, and Misses Kelly, May, Barker, Howell and McKenzie. There have been several resignations from the Council: Mrs. Alex Morgan, who is now living in Sydney; Mrs. V. Nicol and Miss P. Hagerty, who for health and other reasons were unable to continue. Miss Margaret Hearn was invited to join the Council to fill one of these vacancies, the other two terms having almost expired. Mrs. W. Garden and Mrs. R. N. Aitchison were appointed as delegates to the National Council of Women and their reports of the various meetings attended during the year have been particularly interesting. Back to School Day was held on 27th September, 1948, and was the first function for After Dr. Wood had welcomed the year. old collegians, the President addressed the assembly of past and present girls in Fitchett Hall. The schoolgirls entertained us with an excellent programme and old collegians were the guests of the College at afternoon tea. We do appreciate and thank Dr. and Mrs. Wood for the welcome extended to us and for enabling us to spend such an enjoyable afternoon together. At the morning assembly of the School, on 22nd November, the Principal welcomed three of the Office-bearers, and the President was given the opportunity of speaking to the senior girls and inviting them to become members of the Club. After assembly, 209 girls joined. The Annual Church Service was held at Auburn Methodist Church on Sunday evening, 28th November. There was a larger attendance of members than in the past few years, and with Dr. Wood as the preacher, Miss Marjorie Baulch

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as soloist, and the lesson read by Miss Maureen Johnson, the service was one which all present will long remember. This year, the weather on the day of the Garden Party, 3rd December, was all that could be desired. Dr. and Mrs. Wood, with the President, received members. We were, also, pleased to welcome representatives of other schools as well as the prefects of our own school. Afternoon tea was served in the dining hall and also on the lawn outside, and whilst we were all together, the President conveyed to Dr. Wood our congratulations on the honour recently conferred on him. We were delighted to have Miss Neva Start as our soloist. Unfortunately this year only a few tickets were available for Speech Night, but these were much appreciated by those who attended. On 4th March, new members of the Club who were schoolgirls in 1948, and those of the previous year, were entertained by the President and Council in the dining hall of the College. In spite of this being without doubt the most humid and unpleasant evening of our summer, it was a very happy gathering. Misses E. Koier, J. McLean, B. Challenger and A. Gellie arranged a programme of games which also allowed time for renewing friendships and meeting other members. This year, on 19th March, a tennis tournament was included in our functions, and to Miss Megan Sheil we owe our thanks for the organisation. Twenty members spent a very enjoyable afternoon playing on the school courts, and it is hoped to hold another tournament during the next year, when more members may be induced to take part. The winner of the tournament was Mrs. Wright (Valmai Whalley). Council members were invited to attend the Annual School Service at Auburn Methodist Church on Sunday morning, 8th May. The whole service was an inspiration and we do thank Dr. Wood for this invitation. The literary evening was held in the Boarders' Lounge on 3rd June and was very well attended. We were fortunate to have as our speaker Mr. G. Major, B.Sc., Radio Physicist of the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition, who had just returned

after 14 months on Macquarie Island, and who was able to show us slides to illustrate his talk. We are indebted to Misses Marie Bull and Robin Wright for some delightful music. The sum of £9 was handed to the Chapel Fund. To fifty-three of our members who were debutantes, the ball on 8th July in the Malvern Town Hall was the most important function of the year. Their presentation to our President was made in the presence of over 800 guests, and congratulations and thanks are due to Mrs. A. G. Haycraft, the convener of the Ball, to the ticket secretaries, Misses Pat May and Aylsa Gellie and their committee, for a very successful and happy evening. The Food for Britain Fund benefited by the proceeds to the extent of £205/0/11. The debutantes arranged a Return Ball which was held at Tudor Court on 17th August. The ticket secretaries were Misses Claire Rosier and Marjorie Hagger. This was another successful function and, as a result, a donation of £46 was made to the Prince Henry Hospital. The dinner was again held at the Victoria Palace, and eighty-four members attended. Our speaker was an old collegian, Mrs. G. A. Vasey ( Jessie Halbert), who is doing such excellent work for the war widows in Victoria and who was most interesting. We also enjoyed the music provided by Misses Margaret O'Callaghan and Valerie Rowe. Early in the year the Council was asked whether they should like to have a special book plate for the books presented by the Club to the Walton Library. The design eventually chosen included the tower and was drawn by Mr. Allan Jordan, who also carved the wooden block. The plates are being printed in green, on special white paper, and will be available for the School within a few days. So far the book plate for Past Presidents of the Club has not been fi nalised. During the year, representatives of our Club have attended a luncheon at the Church of England Girls' Grammar School, afternoon tea and an annual meeting at the Hermitage, Geelong; dinner at Morongo, Geelong; a garden party at the Presbyterian Ladies' Col-

THE OLD COLLEGIAN lege; the Speech Nights of our own School and of the Elsternwick Branch; Elsternwick Branch. Ball; and Wesley Ball. To Dr. and Mrs. Wood, may we on your behalf, express the sincere appreciation and thanks of the Club for the welcome which always awaits us at the College and for so willingly allowing us the use of the school for our various gatherings. Also, we should like to say thank you to Miss D. Ball for her help and co-operation on all occasions. We should also like to express our thanks to Mrs. E. C. Burton, who has edited our magazine. We regret that ill-health prevents her from continuing. We also appreciate very much the willingness of those of our talented members who have provided us with music and entertainment at our various functions, and to Miss R. Flockhart who has helped in these arrangements. To those who have suffered sorrow, we extend our sympathy, and to those who have not been with us through illness, we send our loving thoughts. May we in conclusion thank you all, and especially Council members for your help and co-operation in making this year such a very happy one. We should also like to welcome the incoming President, Mrs. G. B. Swift, and to pass on to her our very best wishes. A. P. McCOY, President. V. A. HARRISON, Hon. Secretary. ANNUAL REPORT M.L.C. OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB ROOMS' CIRCLE I am happy to report that members have continued to meet regularly throughout the year, and wish to thank the following hostesses who have made these happy afternoons possible. Friday, 17th September, 1948, at the home of Mrs. G. Swift. Monday, 6th December, at 7.30.—We held our twenty-second birthday party at the Combined Old Girls' Club, City. A musical programme was arranged and presented by Miss Mavis Lancaster and her pianist, Mrs. W. Cornell. Mrs. B. Kilvington arranged the competitions, one being "What Happened to

Mary's Little Lamb?" Some of the replies were very amusing and entertaining. During the evening it was agreed to send Dr. Irving Benson £10 for the Old Folks' Christmas Tea at Wesley Church. Thursday, 10th February, 1949.—The Honorary Secretary, formerly Mrs. Edna L. Forsyth, was entertained at the Combined Old Girls' Club by members of the Club Rooms on the occasion of her forthcoming marriage to Mr. F. W. Cornell. On behalf of the Club, Mrs. Kilvington, in the absence of the chairman, Mrs. Russell, presented her with a silver tray. Mrs. Forsyth thanked the members for their kindness and generosity. Friday, 4th March.—At the home of Mrs. R. L. McCoy. During this afternoon, Mrs. Russell presented a silver pencil to Mrs. G. Sutherland as a parting gift from members on the eve of her trip to England. Friday, 10th June.—At the home of Mrs. W. A. McCauley, Kilsyth. A party of 18 members motored to Kilsyth, and spent a delightfully sunny day enjoying walks to Montrose, visiting Miss Edna Walling's garden, apple orchards, etc. They very much appreciated the "Devonshire Tea" luncheon provided so graciously by the hostess, also the songs so charmingly and sweetly rendered by her daughter, Betty (Mrs. Angus). This outing was made posSible by members who kindly made their cars available, and to whom we During the afternoon tender our thanks. £2/l/- was collected and handed to Mrs. A. G. Haycraft towards the Ball Committee expenses. Thursday, 25th August.—Miss Beaty entertained members of the Combined Old Girls' Club. Thursday, 20th October.—T his meeting was held at the home of Mrs. W. Blackburn. Members are reminded of the Minute reading: "New members to be charged 10/- entrance fee, and all members to pay 2/6 annually." Subscriptions are now due, and the Treasurer, Mrs. A. C. Tozer, will be pleased to receive them. Our Club is one happy family, and we would be pleased to welcome interested Old Collegians to join us. (Sgd.) EDNA L. CORNELL, Hon. Secretary.

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ANNUAL REPORT NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF VICTORIA On behalf of Mrs. Aitchison and myself, I have pleasure in presenting our Annual Report in connection with the meetings of the National Council of Women of Victoria. The Annual Meeting was held in November. There was a large attendance and it took the form of a Christmas party, this being the final meeting for 1948. Lady Medley, who with her husband had just returned from a trip to England and Holland, told us of the dull rations in England and of the wonderful work being done by. the Women's Voluntary Services. Activities included Sitters' Groups, Old People's Clubs, Children's Clubs and Creches, and escort work for children with the blind. The first meeting for 1949 was held in March. In a brief and instructive discussion on the National Council of Women of Britain's activities, Lady Lowitt, former Vice-President of this body, said the Council were urging the following reforms: small houses and flats for the aged; marriage guidance and premarriage lectures for young people; education of mothers in proper treatment of children. Mrs. H. F. Creswick, who had returned from Stockholm, where she attended the 17th International Red Cross Conference, was the speaker at the April meeting. Because of Sweden's fear of Russia, she said Sweden had recognised the importance of an increased population. The Swedish Government had also organised a Social Services Plan which was financed by taxation. In April, Miss H. D. Gillian completed twenty years' service as Treasurer with the National Council of Women. During this time she had prepared every financial statement at each monthly meeting-240 in all. There was a hearty round of applause for "our treasure." At the May meeting, Miss Caroline Kelly, an anthropologist, in a vigorous challenge to women to extend the hand of friendship and understanding to newcomers rather than merely sitting on innumerable migration committees and considering their duty done, condemned the tendency to judge people by their own standards.

Mr. A. R. Whatmore, Inspector General of the Penal and Gaols Department, at the June meeting took as his subject "Short Term Prisoners." He said no penal institution could perform miracles of correction. Between 1st January and 30th April, 183 women had been admitted to the female division of Pentridge on sentences for seven to fourteen days. It was futile to expect an institution to do much good with prisoners on such short sentences. Speaking at the July meeting, Dr. C. Dickson, Secretary of the Victorian Section of B.M.A., said doctors had their own Health Plan for sharing illness expense. The system would be for the Government to pay a portion of the cost of each service rendered by a doctor. It could operate similarly to the paying of baby bonuses—money could be paid to patients treated, for instance, for pneumonia, removal of tonsils or appendicitis. The idea had been rejected by the Government. "It was too simple, I am afraid," he said. In a strong plea for more preventive medicine, Matron Sage of the Women's Hospital, at the August meeting, emphasised the following points. It would be better, she said, if instead of spending many millions of pounds on hospitals, this money was spent on keeping people out of hospital. If we could educate people to live and think correctly, the hospital bed shortage would be greatly relieved. Miss Sage added that many girls did not make nursing their profession because they had to wait until they were 18 years old.

ANNUAL REPORT OLD COLLEGIANS' CHAPEL FUND It was with great regret that the resignation of Miss Kathleen Kelly as joint convener was received and accepted at the Annual Meeting in 1948, but how glad all were to learn that she would be remaining on the committee. The Committee wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of all the work done by Miss Kelly to forward the Appeal, firstly, with the "April Fair" at the College, and then with our own intimate fund.

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THE OLD COLLEGIAN Mrs. R. N. White, a member of the committee, was appointed as joint convener with Miss E. Barker. There have been four functions during the year for the raising of money. The Lion Players (Old Wesley Collegians) present two plays a year in aid of their school. A very fine gesture, and one deeply appreciated by the O.C.C. Chapel Fund Committee, was made by their allotting us seats at each performance, we to share by half the production costs. Two plays "Fresh Fields" and "I Killed the Count" were excellently cast, and were thoroughly enjoyed. We were very pleased also to receive an offer through Audrey Fleming from our young talented members to give a recital. This was very readily accepted and an evening entitled "Music Through the Ages" was given at the College in June. A delightful performance was enjoyed and to the following artists we give a very sincere "Thank You": Audrey Fleming (violin), Elaine Hurd (pianist), Shirley Robinson (violin), Neva Start (soprano). Then, in August, again in the Music Hall, Mrs. McWhinney, millinery demonstrator for the Country Women's Association, showed us how to create from a bundle of straw and a few accessories, a "model." Mrs. McWhinney was a most entertaining and clever demonstrator, and with items by Doreen Draper and Beth Rockman, a most enjoyable evening was spent. We regret on account of our demonstrator and artists that this did not receive better support from our members, only thirtyfive being present. Receipts from these functions, together with £9 received from the O.C.C. Literary Evening, bring the fund up to £193/13/7. Mrs. Hedley's resignation from the committee was received with very great regret, and a warm greeting was given to the young club members who have joined us. The committee wishes to thank Dr. Wood for allowing us the use of the College, and Mrs. Wood and Miss Ball for their help and co-operation. To our supporters we again express our appreciation, and ask for a continued

and wider support, so that the best results may be achieved. The committee comprises the following Old Collegians, and to them we wish to express our appreciation for their co-operation during the year: Mesdames E. A. Bell, E. Bignell, L. N. Clarke, R. L. Hales, A. Haycraft, H. W. Secomb, G. Swift, H. A. King, T. Twycross, Misses J. Elliott, A. Fleming, K. Kelly, R. Macleod, I. Pearson, J. Robbins, B. Smith. (Sgd.) SAYDE WHITE, EDITH C. BARKER, Joint Conveners. ANNUAL BALL Dressed in individual white frocks and carrying 1830 posies, fifty-three debutantes made their bow at the Old Collegians' Ball, held in the Malvern Town Hall on Friday, 8th July. They were presented to the President , Mrs. R. L. McCoy, assisted by Mrs. A. G. Haycraft, convener of the Ball Committee, and Misses Aylsa Gellie and Pat May, ticket secretaries. The official guests were as follows: Dr. A. H. Wood, college principal, and Mrs. Wood; Mr. F. Webb, president of the Parents' Association, and Mrs. Webb; Miss B. Lindsay, headmistress of the Elsternwick Branch; and Mr. C. Brooks, president of the Wesley O.C.C., and Mrs. ' Brooks. The following old collegians made their debut: Janet Allchin, Joan Angwin, Margaret Annett, Rosemary Bell, Marion Bell, Kathleen Buckley, Valerie Bunn, Ruth Capper, Dorothy Carkeek, Joy Carkeek, Jean Cochrane , Dorothy Cope, Joy Collings, Netta Collings, Faye Corbett, Barbara Dodgshun, Margaret Ebbels, Margaret Felstead, June Fraatz, Elaine Francis, Marjorie Hagger, Betty Hollingshead, Elsa Joseph, Gwen Kenyon, Roma Lemke, Beverley Lewis, Wilma Liebert, Val Long, Barbara McCoy, Margot McLennan, Noreen McLeod, Margot McMahon, Phoebe McVicar Ailine Matthews, Lois Miller, Heather Murdoch, June Pettigrew, Judith Pugh, Margaret Rayson, Dorothy Richards, Lenorie Roberts, Claire Rosier, Joan Russell, Valerie Scott, Marie Sharp, June Small, Annette Stephen, Lorraine Stephen, Ronice Trembath, Margaret

RHL NVIDA-110D DEBUTANTES AT ANNUAL BALL HELD AT MALVERN TOWN HALL ON 8th JULY, 1949.

THE OLD COLLEGIAN Wait, Valerie West, Margaret Wilson, Diane Witt. Eight hundred dancers were present, and the sum of £205/0/11 was raised. This was donated to the Malvern Food for Britain Appeal, and was partly used to provide food parcels for relatives of the crew of H.M.S. "Amethyst." RETURN BALL The debutantes for 1949 held their Return Ball at "Tudor Court," Kooyong Road, Caulfield, on Wednesday, 17th August. The ticket secretaries were Misses Marjorie Hagger and Claire Rosier. One hundred and sixty dancers attended the ball, and the proceeds, which amounted to £46, were donated to the Prince Henry Hospital Building Fund. The debutantes presented the President, Mrs. R. L. McCoy, with an engraved silver entree dish, and sprays of flowers were presented to the members of the official party. The evening was a great success and was enjoyed by all. ANNUAL REPORT OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION (ELSTERNWICK) On behalf of the Committee of (Elsternwick) O.C.A., I have much pleasure in presenting our annual report. Our Constitution was passed at a Special General Meeting held on Wednesday, 29th September, 1948. The following day (Show Day) we held our Back to School Day. This was a notable occasion for us because the Old Collegians' Basket Ball team defeated the School team. The Annual Dinner was held at "The Wentworth" on 22nd October, with an attendance of about 60. It was decided during the year that we should have our own O.C.A. badge. The badge was designed by Ruth Roberts and was manufactured by Messrs. Bridgland & King. Our Annual General Meeting was held in March when our President, Miss Audrey Pearce, retired from office. The office-bearers and committee elected for the ensuing year were as follows:— President: Miss Ruth Roberts. Vice-President: Miss Mary Snowball. Secretary: Miss Nancy Ackers. Treasurer: Miss Joyce Gillard.

Committee: Misses Mary Boulter, Pamela Bowes, Pat Dearman, Rhoda Grice, Beverley Knox, Nancy Stewart. Our Secretary has since retired to take up marriage duties as Mrs. Ray Jewell. Mary Boulter and Pat Dearman took over the office of Assistant Secretaries, but owing to University studies, Mary Boulter had to resign, and the position was filled by Mary Snowball. Owing to these changes, Joan Gould was invited to join the Committee. Our first function for 1949 was the Annual Dance, which was held at the Brighton Town Hall on Boat Race Eve This was a success socially but not financially. The School Church Service was held at the end of August in the Orrong Road Methodist Church, and old collegians were invited to attend. Back to School Day was held on Show Day, 29th September, and a Garden Party and. Sports Day on Saturday, 1st October. (Sgd.) J. GILLARD. M.L.C.

O.C.C. SYDNEY BRANCH Office-Bearers, 1949/1950. President: Miss P. Cram. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. R. G. Blayney (Dorothy Callaghan), Mrs. F. W. Campbell (Gretchen Krome), Miss Perla Preston, Miss Cicely Money. Secretary: Miss Isabel McClelland. Treasurer: Miss Zat Preston. Asst. Treasurer: Dr. E. Leonard (Elsie Brown). Committee: Mrs. M. Satchell (Margaret Bartlett), Miss June Mullett, Miss Pam Thomas, Miss Joscelyn Pescott, Miss Kathleen Eldridge, Miss Mabel Paton. Publicity Officer: Miss Cicely Money. Annual Meeting The Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the Sydney Branch of the M.L.C. Old Collegians' Club was held at the Girls' Secondary Schools', Clubrooms, 45 Market Street, Sydney, on Tuesday, 27th September, 1949, at .5.30 p.m. There was a good attendance at the Buffet Tea which preceded our Annual Meeting. Before commencing the business of the Annual Meeting, we spent a pleasant half hour listen-

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ing to a sketch entitled "Mary Calls the Cattle Home," which was staged for us by some members of the P.L.C. Dramatic Group. A posy was presented to each one who took part, and a vote of thanks was passed to them by our President, Miss Phyllis Cram. The business of the evening commenced at 6.45 p.m. After the Secretary had read various reports, the election of officers for 1949-1950 took place. (Sgd.) ISABEL McCLELLAND, Hon. Secretary.

Sydney News Mrs. F. W. Campbell (Gretchen Krome) went for a trip to Rabaul recently, and enjoyed seeing much of New Guinea. Old Collegians in Sydney regretted hearing of the death of Mrs. E. W. Laverty (Elizabeth Tomkin) in August last, and sent a letter of sympathy to her family. We were glad to have Mrs. H. V. Leckie (Bessie Williams) and Miss Eileen Kennedy at our Annual Meeting, and to know they had both regained their good health. Mrs. H. W. Chancellor (May Green) and Mrs. C. T. Hunt (Zella Payne) have also been in hospital, and we trust they will both soon be well again. The Club wishes to congratulate Mrs. J. Danks (Norma Butt) on the birth of a son. Miss Phyllis Waitt visited Sydney recently. She was the guest of Mrs. H. V. Leckie (Bessie Williams) at luncheon while there.

Sydney Branch Membership.

(Jean Watson), Mrs. H. Guss (Doris Peppe rday), Mrs. B. Horsley (Dorothy Nicho las), Mrs. C. T. Hunt (Zella Payne), Miss J. Husband, Misses A. and S. Jeffrey, Miss E. Kennedy, Mrs. H. V. Leckie (Bessie Williams), Dr. E. Leonard (Elsie Brown), Mrs J. G. Macdonald (Jean Howarth), Miss I. McClelland, Mrs. F. A. Moar (Ena Roder ick), Miss C. Money, Mrs. A. Morgan (Mavi s Beck), Miss J. Mullett, Miss J. Nichelein, Mrs. H. Odgers (Doris Grainger), Mrs. W. D. O'Reilly (Dawn Doyle), Miss M. Paton, Miss J. Pescott, Misses Z. and P. Preston, Miss B. Rayne r, Mrs. M. Satchell (Margaret Bartlett), Mrs. G. M. Shain (Ivy Kermode), Miss C. Shaw, Mrs. M. Snape (Janet Black), Mrs. R. F. Sutton (Dorothy Reynolds), Miss P. Thomas, Miss J. Tonkin, Mrs. T. H. Upton (Rene Dogsh un), Miss N. Veitch, Mrs. P. G. Wetherill (Milli cent Templeman), Miss J. Wishart, Mrs. H. S. Wood (Connie Royce).

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O.C.C. ADELAIDE BRANCH Office-Bearers, 1949/1950.

President: Mrs. E. L. Cockrell (Bessie C. Stanyer). Vice-President: Mrs. E. W. H. Reece (Rita Davidson). Secretary: Mrs. L. D. Rooney (Gertrude Nicholson). Treasurer: Mrs. C. L. Morgan (Ruby Miller). Annual Meeting Our Annual Meeting was held in John Martin's Dining Hall on 29th June. 1949, at 2.30 p.m. Nine members and two friends of the Club were present. These included the following: President, Mrs. L. A. Cox; Secretary, Mrs. J. F. W. Dunn; Treasurer, Mrs. C. L. Morgan; and Mesdames Bowman, Cockrell, Reece, Benda, Field and Rooney. Apologies were received from Mesdames Winnall, Adlam, Martin, Tiddy, Loveday, and Miss, -s Bessie Jackson and Golda Cocks.

Miss B. Astridge, Mrs. A. N. Badgery (May Brown), Mrs. I. Barnett (Ivy Golland), Mrs. R. G. Blayney (Dorothy Callaghan), Mrs. G. Bluett (Elsie Whiteman), Mrs. R. C. Brown (Rhoda Buchanan), Miss J. Brownley, Mrs. F. W. Campbell (Gretchen Krome), Mrs. H. W. Chancellor (May Green), Miss P. Cram, Mrs. J. Danks (Norma Butt), Mrs. W. Deane (Elsie Danks), Miss V. Dutneall, . Miss K. Eldridge, Mrs. 0: L. Fountain (Olive Servante), Mrs. M. Fraser (Kathleen Gault), The Minutes of the previous Annual MeetMrs. G. Gardiner (Gwen Sims), Miss M. Gardiner, ing were read and confirmed, followed by the Mrs. E. A. Goldsmid (Thyra Marks), Mrs. C. Secretary's report on the fifteenth year of the F. Gribble (Isabel Overend), Mrs. A. Grozier Club's activities. This was moved for adoption

THE OLD COLLEGIAN by the Secretary, seconded by Mrs. F. Benda. The Treasurer's report was read, and Mrs. Morgan moved its adoption, which was seconded by Mrs. L. Rooney. The officers for the coming year were then elected, and the four meetings of the year were discussed, after which afternoon tea was served, bringing a happy social afternoon to a close. Fifteenth Annual Report Our Annual Meeting was held on 9th July, 1948, at Birk's "Piccadilly Restaurant." Eleven members were present, and officers for the coming year were elected. The President, Secretary and Treasurer were asked to continue their duties for another term, and readily consented to do so. Mrs. E. L. Cockrell was elected as Vice-President in place of Mrs. C. Strang, who has left the State. After the usual business was disposed of, four tentative dates were suggested for our meetings during the year. The Annual Meeting was brought forward to June—as more suitable to members. At our first gathering on 18th August, ten members met in town for lunch, after which we enjoyed a good British film at the York Theatre in the afternoon. We tried something new for our next gathering on 24th October, and can recommend it to other branches if they have not already done the same thing. Members met at the Art Gallery, North Terrace, and thoroughly enjoyed strolling round the various galleries in small groups. Later, at the Museum, we saw the remarkable collection of stuffed birds, large and small, in their natural surroundings. Afternoon tea at "The Wentworth" was a welcome finish to a long and happy afternoon. During December, Mrs. Lytton Stephens (Dora Cato) visited Adelaide, and as she was remembered by a number of our Club members, a morning tea party was arranged at "The Wentworth." Miss Jean Harris, headmistress of Adelaide M.L.C., was another special visitor at the party. On 1 1 th January, our members were again called together, this time rather sadly to say "Goodbye, Good Luck" to one of our foundation members, Miram Stephenson (Longmire), who has gone to live in Canberra, where she hopes to meet other old collegians.

We hope she will be able to start another branch of the parent club. She will be greatly missed as she has been an enthusiastic member for so many years, and was our Secretary during 1936 and 1939. On many occasions Miram has entertained us in her home. To show our appreciation and affection, Mrs. Cockrell, in the absence of our President, presented her with a book. Our one evening gathering for the year, when husbands and friends are invited, took place on 11th March. This time we were a happy party at the Regent Theatre, and later visited "Judy's Restaurant" for supper. Before closing, I wish to thank all our members for helping me so willingly during the last four years to carry out my secretarial duties. During this time, a number of our members have left the State, but perhaps they may return some day. Some have already told us they hope to renew membership in a few years, and they can be certain of a very warm welcome. I am pleased to report that five of our present members have joined the club during my term as Secretary, and of these one is our new President. Our numbers are still small, seventeen now on the roll; but we think it is well worth while keeping this branch of the parent club functioning; and we hope to find new members each year. We ask any O.C.C. members from other States to get in touch with the Secretary if they come to South Australia to live. Her address will be shown in "The Old Collegian." (Sgd.) ESTELLE DUNN.

Adelaide Branch Membership. Mrs. J. McD. Morton (Joyce Love), Mrs. L. Bowman (Lillie Wait), Mrs. E. W. Adlam (Editha Gardner), Mrs. J. F. W. Dunn (Estelle Gardner), Miss B. Jackson, Mrs. C. E. \X/innall (Ruth Jackson), Mrs. A. Field (Adelaide Crane), Mrs. C. L. Morgan (Ruby Miller), Mrs. L. D. Rooney (Gertrude Nicholson), Mrs. L. A. Cox (Mary Hart), Mrs. E. W. H. Reece (Rita Davidson), Mrs. E. L. Cockrell (Bessie C. Stanyer), Mrs. T. W. Martin (Vera Bamford), Mrs. Tiddy (Hazel Stephenson), Mrs. M. Loveday (Alberta Lauer), Miss G. Cocks.

THE OLD COLLEGIAN TASMANIAN LETTER 18 Doyle Avenue, Lenah Valley, Hobart, Tas.

Dear Miss Howell, I'm sorry to say the few old collegians over here have not met since Mrs. Cornell's visit. Isobel Cerutty has been very ill for some months and still has a long way to go. Ila Reynolds (Ferguson) and her husband had a trip to the mainland a few months ago. Gladys Pearce (Philp) has had her daughter, Dorothy, home on holiday. Dorothy is in charge of Red Cross Welfare work in Adelaide. I had a visit from. Marjorie Anderson (Cocks) a few weeks ago. She is working hard to get her garden going at Taroona, one of our suburbs. I'm afraid the above is all the news I have. We seem to have been very lazy, but there are so few of us and I haven't been well enough to arrange any gatherings. Dr. Wood's teaching mission during the winter vacation was very much appreciated in Hobart. Hoping these few items of news will be helpful. I remain, Yours sincerely, (Sgd.) MARY BULL. NEWS FROM OVERSEAS Letter received by Miss H. Fiddian from Sister M. Vasey:— My dear Hilda, Many thanks for your welcoming letter which was here to greet me on my arrival at 7 p.m. last Saturday. Yes, I had a lovely trip, and enjoyed it all and feel I should give you an outline of our itinerary, not only for your own interest, but in order that you can answer any questions that may or may not be put to you! We set off on 16th July by train for Dover. It poured with rain while we were at the station and I felt so sorry for all the people standing in wide queues down the street waiting to get tickets for their summer holiday. After the usual Customs at Dover we boarded a Belgian Channel steamer for Ostend, and then went

straight down to lunch, for which we were very ready. The crowd on board was really terrific. People, luggage and children in every available inch, and not half enough seats. However, we sat on two that had coats on them, and later on the owners of the coats came along and removed them and we kept the seats. But my companion in the meantime was rapidly making up her mind to come back by air. We reached Ostend at 5 p.m. and it took an hour before we were all disembarked and put through the Customs again, and collected into our "Fourways" party. There was another party besides ours, one going to Austria. Then we boarded our coach and drove to Brussels. Such flat country but so well cultivated with people still working in the fields. No 40-hour week in Belgium, nor anywhere on the Continent as far as I could see. Our bus was capable of carrying 32, but it was not as full as that. Only 20 of us made the whole trip. The seats were very comfortable, everyone kept to their own throughout the journey. The roof opened back giving us plenty of fresh air, too much when we were high up in the mountains, and it was cold. The luggage all fitted into a huge boot at the back. It was fully 8.30 p.m. when we reached Brussels, and we were a bit tired but the hotel was good and we were given an excellent dinner. We set off the next day at 8.45 heading for Metz in France. We went through Namur and Marche and had lunch in an attractive By this time, we were cafe in Bastogne. struggling with Belgian francs, and in the evening we had to use French ones. All very confusing, but good for one's mathematical powers. That afternoon we crossed into Luxembourg and out of it again. Passports had to be shown at each frontier and there was some slight delay. Off again the next day via Nancy and Charmes to Epinal for lunch, then on to the French border and Basle. We drove a little further into Switzerland for the night to a place called Rheinfelden, which was simply lovely. The hotel was right on the edge of the Rhine, and there were lovely gardens and

THE OLD COLLEGIAN park lanes around us. It is a spa, and according to pamphlets generously scattered about, a holiday there both heals and rejuvenates. I can quite believe it, and what more would you want? Unfortunately, it was too much for my watch there and the spring broke that night, so I was without the time for the remainder of the trip. On Tuesday we were off again by 9 a.m. and we had 1 hours in Zurich. What a lovely spot that was, with its beautiful lake. It rained hard for some time, so we were unable to do much sight-seeing about the town. Shortly after lunch, we found ourselves gradually getting amongst the mountains and that night we were about 7000 ft. up at a place called Davos. Here it was really cold, and I could have done with a thick coat. But the hotel was warm and comfortable, and we suffered no ill effects. Snow fell on the highest peaks round us that night, so you can imagine how cold the wind was. The next day's journey was through magnificent country. Over the Fluella and Offen Passes, and through the Swiss National Park, and gradually down on to the plains again and into Italy to Merano. Some of the roads were a bit hair-rising. Hairpin bends with sheer drops with, in most cases, not even the comfort of a light railing fence at the edges. Our driver, a Belgian, who spoke no English, was quite able to manage any such situation. From Merano (Italian lire by now) we drove to Cortina in the lovely Dolomite country somewhere near where Mr. Churchill was holidaying I fancy. All that part belonged to Austria before World War I, and was part of the Austrian Tyrol. Grand country for both We had lunch on the hikers and skiers! Pordoi Pass, which is supposed to command the finest view of all. Cortina was a simply lovely little place nestling among the mountains. British troops were there during this last war. We had half a day there, not leaving The shops were most until after lunch. attractive, lovely table linen, silk blouses and nighties, and exclusive sweaters and woollies We went up in a funicular of all sorts. there to one of the highest mountain tops where there is a small chalet. By now we were on our way through Vittorio and Treviso to Venice, the last stage of our journey being

made by gondola. It took five of them to convey us all to our hotel. At Venice we spent two nights and one whole day. In the morning, we had a guide and went through St. Mark's, the Doge's Palace and the awful dungeons connected with the palace by the "Bridge of Sighs." In the afternoon most of the party went over to the Lido for a swim, but Mrs. MacKay and I spent the afternoon looking round many of the tiny streets. She did quite a lot of shopping and bought some That evening sixteen of us lovely things. went out in gondolas on the canals with three musicians to give atmosphere, hardly romance! Half our trip was over by this time and we were feeling a bit sad. On Sunday we set off at 8 a.m. by gondola to rejoin our bus and had lunch at Verona, of Shakespearian fame. They have an old building there rather like a forum, and it is still used for open air theatres. On, in the afternoon, through flatter country and driving rain to Milan where we had time to see a little of the wonderful cathedral. We then came to Como (it was sunny by this time) and drove round the lake to a small and charming place called Tremezzo, where we stayed that night. You could feast your eyes forever on the beauty of the lake with its reflections. We had another whole day there, not that there was much to do, but it was so pleasant and a change from driving. All the hotels we stayed at were good, except one in France. At Tremezzo, we were high up above the lake, coming up in a lift from We wondered how the the very roadway. there were rarely many for open stayed hotels guests. On Tuesday we set off very early-7.30 a.m., via Menaggio to Lugano, where we had about three hours and lunch. It is another very attractive spot, beautiful shops there too. I could have bought many things so easily, but did not. It was lovely to be back in Switzerland. I cannot feel drawn to the Italians, but they have a beautiful country. From Lugano we drove right into the mountains again, and went over the St. Gotthard Pass to a dear little village called Andermatt. It was perched in amongst the mountains, and it rang with church bells, and cow and goat bells too. My room in the small hotel was high up in an attic. I almost had to bob my

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head. The rivers and the use made of their abundant water supply in Switzerland is most interesting. All the time I felt I wanted to be asking questions, finding out more about the countries and the people who occupied them, but our guide or courier was not very generous with his information. From Andermatt our way took us still through mountains, but gradually coming down till we were on the lake side again. We had lunch at Brunnen at a most luxurious hotel overlooking Lake Lucerne (I think I am right in its name), then we drove right round that lake to the city of Lucerne on the other side. We would have liked more time there to explore. There is a quaint old foot-bridge, the history of which I would like to have found out. But we had only an hour and tea there, and went on to Basle for the night. Here we met the old Rhine again. It is a marvellous river, and we saw the very peak from whence it rises. Our route from Basle was pretty well the same as we had covered before, but we spent the night at Nancy instead of Metz. That was where we struck the poor hotel. My friend asked for another roll at breakfast and when she had taken it the waiter asked for 20 francs. He didn't get it. We went to see a French film that night. It is or has been showing in England under the name of "The Fallen Idol." The hero is a dear little boy called Bobby Henry, son of the authoress, I believe. Mrs. MacKay had quite made up her mind to travel by air from Brussels. I said I would carry on. However, in the end, she asked me to come with her, and I did as I knew she did not want to come home alone. So that gave us a few hours in Brussels, and we saw quite a lot of that fine city, including a peep into its art gallery. We also want into a lace shop and saw a woman making the lace with 14 bobbins which she tossed about with her fingers with lightning speed and the minimum of movement. The trip by air was both quick and comfortable. From the hotel in Brussels to my very door was just four hours, which included the waiting at the airport and the Customs at this end. When I got in, there was a lovely pile of mail for me, including yours and Auntie B's. I had not had any sent on to me. I dare not risk another page. I move from

my cousin's flat on Monday. I only heard to-day that I had the job of Senior Theatre Sister at St. Mark's. I am very happy about it and think myself lucky to have secured it. It will suit me much better than going from place to place at private nursing.

Letter Received by the Secretary from Mrs. Sheila F. Davies (Sheila Proctor) S. Annes, Abbots Bromley, Nr. Rugeley, Staffs. Dear Miss Harrison, I am writing to thank you very much indeed for sending me a copy of "The Old Collegian." I do apologise for not writing you sooner, but I have just returned from the long summer vacation during which all my post is held here. I am extremely interested to read overseas letters from members who are, like myself, fortunate indeed to be in this grand old country. Despite hardships and drawbacks, there is an I have old-world charm which holds me. covered practically the whole of England and North Wales—being a cyclist. I have cycled close on 4,000 miles over hills, down dales, thru' lanes and cities and have seen much of village life here in England. I have visited Scotland a number of times and always find it intensely interesting. Being of Scottish descent I am drawn towards the magnificent highlands and lochs and that lovely fairy-tale city of Edinburgh. I have also flown to Southern Ireland where I spent a very pleasant and happy holiday with typical Irish folk. During my next Easter vacation I am planning a cycling trip thru' Northern Ireland, which I hope will be a prelude to one I intend doing I have already toured on the Continent. France, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium and Holland, but as I have already mentioned, one does see much more of the country and the life when on a seat and two pedals. Having kept a diary of all my individual trips, I propose one day to rewrite these in book form with illustrations, and hope they will be as interesting as my diaries. I feel I could write and write at length, but time will not permit for I have a very full time-table and am working very hard. Would you please convey my good wishes to members of the Club for the future.

THE OLD COLLEGIAN NEWS The Club congratulates the following old collegians on the recent celebration of their twenty-first birthday: Marie Dalgleish, Gwenne Dunoon, Nolah Lunch, Pat May, Patricia Carter, Joy Cooper, Leonie Joolen, Merle Davis, Penelope Rutherdon, Mrs. L. Bloom (Marjorie Lobacher), Mrs. J. Mayer (Rita Rosenberg), and Mrs. N. Komarsoff (Norma Simmons). Betty Wicks has gone to England to continue her studies. Ruth Walker is on the medical staff of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and Dulcie Sincock on that of the Alfred Hospital. Janette Anderson and Pat Collyer are on the nursing staff at the Royal Melbourne Hospital; Margaret Rees and Gwen Dunoon at the Alfred Hospital. Kathleen and. Dora Walker (sisters of Robbie Walker, now resident in England) have been touring England and the Continent. Mrs. Edmund Alcock (Betty Nicholas) with her three sons, David, Richard and James, left by air for England on 10th June. Heather Bremer has an interesting position in the cataloguing section of the Public Library. Betty Stahl has been nursing at Adelaide Memorial Hospital for the past few months. She met Leonore Marsh, who is teaching at M.L.C., Adelaide, and Val Fawcett, who was pianist for the National Ballet during its season in Adelaide. Betty left Adelaide in September for Perth, where she will be living for several months. Venie Harrison is District Commissioner of Guides for Caulfield. Bronwyn Woollacott recently competed in the inter-university sports at Brisbane. It is her third successive year representing Melbourne University in combined inter-varsity This year she won the 220 yards sports. sprint, and made a new Australian record for the women's section of the high jump. Afterwards, Bronwyn spent a holiday at Surfer's Paradise and Lamington Plateau. Ruth Sugden, who was granted six months' leave of absence by the University, has been spending a holiday in England.

Margaret O'Callaghan (pianist) was recently one of the guest artists at an At Home at the Austral Salon. Joan Wright hopes to continue her piano studies abroad next year. Doreen Draper is spending twelve months touring England, Wales and part of the Continent. Mrs. R. Sutton (Dorothy Reynolds) and her husband, Rev. R. Sutton (N.S.W. Conference) recently returned from a trip to England and to the Amsterdam Conference, to which Rev. Sutton went as an Australian delegate. Mrs. E. Bram (Joy Ditty) and her husband will return to Australia via England in 1950, after living for three years in Philadelphia, U.S.A. Jean Mackenzie arrived back from New Zealand in October after spending a very busy two years there as sales manageress of Cyclax (Australia) Ltd., Wellington. While in New Zealand, Jean frequently visited Mavis Taplin (Austen) at whose home she also met Violet Elliott (Wood). Mrs. G. J. Sutherland (Eva Hall) whilst in London met Mrs. D. Sharp (Gwenda Wilson) at Hyde Park. Gwenda is doing further dramatic work. Mrs. J. Mayer (Rita Rosenberg) has left Robinvale and is now living at Gordon Street, Heyfield. Mrs. R. E. Pepper (Jenny McConchie) has made her home in Geelong. Rosemary Macleod, Helen Gellie, Ruth Pretty and Ruth Allen are on the staff of the Appointments Board at Melbourne University. Rosemary is also doing English A. Ehid Rennie, of Yarrawonga, who has been resident in Sydney for the past twelve months, will be' living in Melbourne during the next year. At the half-yearly assembly of the Congregational Union, the President, Rev. J. A. Trewella, dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Walter Jack (Amy Jefferson), former President of the Women's Mission, a Melbourne tramway bus, fitted with a small organ and seating thirty persons, for use as a mobile Church and Sunday School. This will be used

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in the eastern suburbs until building permits for churches can be obtained. Lorna Stirling is at present living in London. May and Margaret Guthridge left England on the "Orion" on 1 1 th November, after having spent twelve months abroad.

Ruth Pizzey to Mr. Alan Gollings. Beryl Allen to Mr. Peter M. Lukey. Beverley Leete to Mr. Davice Campbell. Mary Dalgleish to Mr. Alf. Wessell. Gwenne Dunoon to Mr. Jim Carson.

Mrs. A. N. Taplin (Mavis Austen) will be visiting Melbourne in December.

Phyllis Yeo to Mr. Ian Prytz. Beryl Towler to Mr. William Urwin.

Eileen Fisher is on the staff of the Burnley Horticultural College.

Joan Kemp to Mr. Ralph Queenstown, Tasmania.

Valerie Sheriff is on the teaching staff of a girls' boarding school in England. Her address is "The Abbey," Malvern Wells, Worcester.

Valerie Rowe to Mr. Maurice Chatwin. Audrey McPherson (staff) to Mr. Keith R. Harding. Rosemary Macleod to Mr. Keith Darling.

Frances Wade has been in hospital for an appendicitis operation.

Nona Slutzkin to Mr. Sidney Rosenbaum, Sydney, N.S.W.

Tremayne,

Freda Greenberg to Mr. Nat. Symons, Sydney. Mrs. A. G. Haycraft (Elma Martyn), while N.S.W. holidaying in Queensland, met Mrs. E. Bailey (Phyllis Kavanagh) and her daughter Linley. Miriam Lobacher to Mr. Samuel Taylor. Mrs. Bailey's address is c/o Lone Pine Koala Elouise Lobacher to Dr. Neville Rothfield. Sanctuary, Brisbane. Dorothy Bennett to Mr. Ken Giles. Marjorie Vasey is senior theatre sister at Lorna Punton to Mr. Charles Rouch. St. Mark's Hospital, London. Judith and Nancy Hackwell are now resident MARRIAGES in London. Judith is working at Australia Verleigh Wright to Mr. George R. WakeHouse until she is accepted at the London field at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Camber. School of Economics to study for a Social well, on 7th May. Among the guests were Service Diploma. Mrs. Scott (Leila Rigby), Mrs. Parncutt Nancy is attending St. Paul's Girls' School, Hammersmith. (Norma Taylor), Mrs. Wyett (Betty Roach) They recently met Dorothy Purvis, Betty Wicks, and Marie Beard. Mary Slater and Clair Curnow, and are wonNgaio Goodwin to Mr. Owen Price at St. dering whether there will in the future be a Mary's Church, Caulfield, on 28th May. Mrs. branch of the O.C.C. in London. P. Venn (Fay Langford) was matron of honour and Irene Weir, attendant. Mrs. A. E. Petfield (Winsome Macdougall), Joan Coombe was present. accompanied by her husband and two daughters, spent an enjoyable holiday in Queensland Shirley Robb to Mr. A. Coles at Presbyterian earlier in the year. Church, Toorak, on 2nd June. Estelle Boast is doing second year nursing Lila Monsborough to Mr. Alan Tudehope at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. She also (Auckland, N.Z.) at Troyville Baptist Church, recently passed the first professional State Johannesburg, South Africa, on 18th June. examination in general nursing. Margaret Howie to Mr. Patrick Byrnes on 18th June at South Camberwell Methodist ENGAGEMENTS Church. Mrs. D. J. Marshall (Joan Howie) The Club offers congratulations to the was matron of honour. Amongst old colfollowing old collegians: legians present were Mary Graham, Marjorie Glen Tomasetti to Mr. Peter Balmf ord. George, Mrs. R. Pepper (Jenny McConchie) Joyce Fowles to Mr. John G. Martin. and Mrs. C. Bendix (Mim Wilson). Wilma Napier to Mr. Frank M. Jackson. Ruth Turner to Mr. Edward J. Stafford on Marjorie Pizzey to Mr. Harry Beecham. 24th June.

THE OLD COLLEGIAN Marjorie Lobacher to Mr. Leon Bloom at Toorak Road Synagogue, South Yarra, in June. Miriam and Elouise were bridesmaids. Margaret June McMeekin to Mr. Keith H. Paul at Presbyterian Church, Toorak, on 2nd July. Daphne Sampson to Mr. F. H. Mullins at Church of Christ, Gardenvale, on 14th July. Nancy Ackers to Mr. Raymond Jewell at Scotch College Chapel on 20th July. Beverley Horton was bridesmaid. Lorraine Lapthorne to Mr. Randall Green at Wesley College Chapel on 27th August. Bernice Brokenshire was a bridesmaid. Among the guests were Mrs. R. Parrett (Joan Green), Mrs. S. Weir (Loloma Green), Mrs. R. Lapthorne (Margaret Lyons) and Anne Green.

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Mr. and Mrs. K. Hirons (Joan Bairstow), a son (Peter Stanley) on 20th January. Mr. and Mrs. D. Southwick (Valda Slutzkin), a daughter (Judith Ann) on 28th May. Mr. and Mrs. Malone (Betty Blay), a son (Derrick John) on 29th May. Mr. and Mrs. D. Stranger (Phyl Silvers), a son on 31st May. Mr. and Mrs. I. Marrow (Lorna Archbold), a son (Rodney Ivan) on 1 1 th June. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bignell (Olwen. Evans), a son (Philip James) on 13th June. Mr. and Mrs. I. McNair (Margaret Leete), a son (Gregg Ernest) on 15th June. Mr. and Mrs. E. McLeod (Brenda Tozer), a son (Robert Ian) on 22nd June.

Rhonda Cochrane to Mr. Douglas Donaldson at Christ Church, South Yarra, on 31st August. Joan McArthur and Helen Haase were guests.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Parrett (Joan Green), a daughter (Elizabeth Joan) on 30th June.

Margery King to Mr. Douglas Price at Methodist Church, Highfield Road, Canter. bury, on 10th September. Mrs. H. Taylor (Jean McAleice) and Elsa King were guests. Marjery Walklate to Dr. David Wilson at Scotch College Chapel on 21st October.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Weir (Loloma Green), a son (Anthony Donald) on 3rd July.

Nancy Edmunds to Mr. Henry (Hal.) E. Dixon at Melbourne Grammar School Chapel on 22nd October. Linne11 Wood to Mr. Douglas Barelli at Methodist Church, Oxley Road, Auburn, on Dr. A. Harold Wood per29th October. formed the ceremony. Elizabeth and Monica were bridesmaids. Dawn Punton to Mr. J. Mountain at Methodist Church, Ivanhoe. Margery Ellis to Mr. Wilbur J. Clough at Peace Memorial Church, East Malvern. June Murdoch to Mr. Geoffrey B. Brien at Presbyterian Church, Toorak. Doreen Lancaster to Mr. John P. Warry, Mitcham. Margaret Thomas to Mr. Dennis Read (Surrey) at St. Nicholas Church, Harpenden, Herts., England. Val King Smith to Mr. John Jacobson at Toorak Road Synagogue, South Yarra.

Mr. and Mrs. K. Lovell (Elizabeth Indian), a son (Barrington Hugh) in June.

Mr. and Mrs. P. de Wolf (Petera Campbell), a daughter, on 12th July. Mr. and Mrs. R. Welch (Leta Worrall), a daughter (Marian Leta) on 14th July. Mr. and Mrs. R. Gotts (Joan Parker), a son (Digby Roger) on 19th July. Mr. and Mrs. R. Allardice (Elaine Semmens), a daughter (Jane) on 26th July. Mr. and Mrs. D. Pratt (Isabel Chenoweth), a daughter (Robyn Marie) on 8th August. Dr. and Mrs. W. Hughes (Alison Lelean), a son, in August (in London). Mr. and Mrs. C. Peters (Edie Latham), a son (James Latham) on 10th September. Mr. and Mrs. L. Ninnis (Margaret Evans), a son (Geoffrey Royce Hollister) on 1st October. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Watson (Gwendoline Sparre), a son (Kerry Frederick) on 10th October. Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Farnworth (Enid Brown), a son (Michael John) on 29th October. Dr. and Mrs. G. D. Charters (Dr. Rona M. Brown), a daughter (Dreda Margaret) osa 31st October.

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Mr. and Mrs. E. Stewart (Fay Godbehear), a son. Mr. and Mrs. M. Johnstone (Verna Cuttle), a son. Mr. and Mrs. J. Danks (Norma Butt), a son (Graham John). Mr. and Mrs. I. Richardson (Irene Davies), a son (Samuel Robert Hugh). (The Club sends its good wishes to all the little sons and daughters).

Jill Stuchbery in the loss of her mother at Glasgow, Scotland, on 18th September. Lorna and Joyce Hood in the loss of their father (suddenly) on 20th September. Mrs. R. N. White (Sayde Reynolds) in the loss of her mother on 5th October. Jean Callister in the loss of her father on 5th October. Mrs. S. F. Davies (Sheila Proctor) in the loss of her husband.

BEREAVEMENTS The Club offers its deep sympathy to the following old collegians: Margaret Hoskin in the loss of her father on 14th March. Mrs. I. Thomas (Betty Hislop) and Marjorie Hislop in the loss of their father on 9th May. Mrs. Leigh Cook (Joyce McNicholl) in the loss of her mother on 19th May. Evalyne Smith in the loss of her mother on 24th May. Mrs. D. Langham (Rita Blair) in the loss of her father on 27th May. Ruth and Ann Flockhart and Mrs. Ward (Dorothea Flockhart) in the loss of their father on 4th July. Mrs. R. Loof (Margaret White) and Ivy White in the loss of their father on 8th July. Mrs. L. M. Thompson (Grace Waitt), Mrs. R. S. Andrews (May) and Phyllis Waitt the lOss of their father on 13th July. Rae Chenoweth in the loss of her mother on 24th July. Mrs. P. de Wolf (Petera Campbell) in the loss of her mother on 2nd August. Betty Jackson (staff) in the loss of her father (suddenly) on 7th August. Mrs. B. Powell (Freda, Farhood), Mrs. T. Lins (Zeila) and Mrs. R. Kubale (Edna) in the loss of their father (suddenly) on 16th August. Mrs. McDonough (Hazel Gilbertson) and Mrs. Craven (Joan Gilbertson) in the loss of their mother on 25th August. Mrs. P. 0. Parnaby (Nellie Chancellor) in the loss of her daughter, Ruth, in August.

OBITUARY Mrs. A. H. Guthridge Another link in the chain is broken by the passing of Mrs. A. H. Guthridge (May Stirling), one of the early boarders at the College, from whom we heard so many interesting incidents of the days when Mrs. M. Tiddeman was Lady SUperintendent. Mrs. Guthridge is remembered by the senior members of our club as a gracious lovable woman who was President of the Club in 1928. She was a favourite pupil of the late Alberto Zelman, who dedicated some of his music to her, and which remained one of her treasured memories until her death early in July, 1949, at the age of eighty-two. The Club extends its sympathy to Mrs. Guthridge's nieces, Lorna Stirling (one time prefect and Dux of the College), Mrs. T. Powell Dawes (Margaret J. Guthridge), and May and P. Margaret Guthridge. Sydney Branch. Mrs. E. W. Laverty By the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Wellington Laverty (Elizabeth Tomkin), of Bexley, N.S.W., widow of the late Rev. R. M. Laverty, another link with Methodism of a past and a different generation has been severed. Mrs. Laverty was born in South Australia eighty-two years ago. Her husband, whom she married in 1889 was, during his lifetime, a highly esteemed member of the Methodist ministry in New South Wales and at Norfolk Island. Being endowed with a beautiful soprano voice, Mrs. Laverty became a notable musician and was a fellow student with the late Dame

THE OLD COLLEGIAN Nellie Melba. She was also an artist in oils, and had pictures hung in the Royal Academy, London. Mrs. Laverty found time to render service in public life, being for many years actively interested in politics. Being an eloquent speaker and lecturer, she was active in Red Cross and other organisations during the first World War, and was three times honoured by the King, receiving the coveted distinction of M.B.E. She enjoyed the honour of being the first woman to be made a Justice of the. Peace, and was for years an active member of the Temperance cause. To her two sons, Dr. Colin Laverty and Mr. Darley Laverty, the Club offers its deep and sincere sympathy in their bereavement. Adelaide Branch. Mrs. F. L. Benda Mrs. F. L. Benda (Kathleen Cherry Bailey), whose death occurred on 13th August, became a student at M.L.C. in 1913. Mrs. Benda was one of the foundation members of the Adelaide Club, which was formed at the home of Mrs. J. Redmond (Hilda Ball) on 20th June, 1933, and was a consistently enthusiasec member of the club and committee throughout the years. She filled the position of Treasurer from 1937-1942, the position of Vice-President in 1943 and 1944, and that of President in 1945. Her brave fight against ill-health was realised and appreciated by her friends in the club, and in spite of it, she was the cheeriest of us all. We were overwhelmed at the suddenness of her passing from us, although on looking back to our last meeting, we realised that she had Chronic asthma, appeared far from well. coupled with a severe chill, was responsible for her sudden collapse. Our friendly sympathy has been passed on to Mr. Benda and her son, John. The blank in their lives will be very great, for they were a united family.—G. Rooney, Hon. Secretary, Adelaide Branch. MRS. E. C. BURTON It was with regret that the Club had to accept the resignation of Mrs. E. C. Burton as editress of the magazine, again owing to illhealth.

The Club wishes to express its sincere appreciation of Mrs. Burton's work and to express its deep sympathy with her in her illness. SECRETARY'S NOTES The financial year commenced on 1st September, and it will be appreciated if subscriptions are paid as soon as possible. It has been found necessary to raise the subscription for town and country members, and the Treasurer will be pleased if club members will note the alterations as under: 7/6 per annum Town Members Country Members V— per annum £5/5/. (as previously) Life Members Hon. Secretary—Miss Venie Harrison, 126 Phone: High Street, Glen Iris, S.E.6. WM 1645. Hon. Treasurer—Miss Hilda Brown, 24 Were St., Brighton Beach, S.5. Phone: XB 2086. BADGES Badges may be obtained from the Secretary at the price of 4/6 each. SYDNEY AND ADELAIDE CLUBS The Secretaries of Sydney and Adelaide Branches of the O.C.C. would be pleased if any old collegians visiting, or going to reside in either city, would contact them. Sydney: Miss Isabel McClelland, 7a Kirkoswald Av., Mosman, N.S.W. , Adelaide: Mrs. L. D. Rooney, 38 Thomas St., Croydon, S.A. Phone: L 4281. Any club members visiting or moving to either of the cities below may contact the following: Wellington, New Zealand Mrs. A. N. Taplin (Mavis Austen), 11 Streatlam Crescent, Strathmore Park, Wellington, N.Z. Hobart, Tasmania Mrs. C. Bull (Mary Harcourt), 18 Doyle Avenue, Lenah Valley, Hobart, Tas.

THE OLD COLLEGIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

MAGAZINE

The Editress wishes to thank the following, together with all those who have contributed reports and individual items of news: Miss V. Harrison, Mrs. J. F. W. Dunn (Adelaide), Mrs. L. D. Rooney (Adelaide), Miss I. McClelland (Sydney), Mrs. H. F. Allcorn, Mrs. E. C. Burton, Mrs. A. Downing, Mrs. F. W. Cornell and Miss E. C. Barker.

Members of the club wishing to contribute news items to the magazine may forward them to the Honorary Secretary pending the appointment of an Editress. It will be appreciated if club members when forwarding news will kindly give initials, dates and details as fully as possible.