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Silver and Green

SILVER AND GREEN Atagazine of #lie Affettiobist Xttbies' f1It 118ge, Pttiuttiont JUNE, 1945

Editor: Valerie East. Magazine Committee: Miss Lindsay, Miss L. Mitchell, Barbara Astridge, Lesley Cornford, Lois Forbes, Judith Leask, Mary Spence, Glen Tomasetti, Mimi Yees.

EDITORIAL A first night, a first edition, or a first sight of something new is always highly valued. There may be second nights, there may be second editions, and to-day's secrets may be common knowledge to-morrow. Their substance will be the same, but some of their freshness and excitement will be lost. The great adventure will now be an everyday affair. We call "new" only what we have not discovered before. Only the most sensitive of us are constantly aware of the wonders of every day. Yet every day is always new. To all children, each new day is a new adventure, and their discoveries continually surprise and delight them. Average people like you and me are not above all this, for we are as glad to see common things when they return again after an absence. We learn to value more highly green buds after Winter and rain after drought. We look forward to seeing the "first" daphne, the "first" seedling above ground, and the "first" flowers on the tulip tree. All these have become once more new and exciting for us.

Yet these things are not new, and we are not the first to notice them. In the same way, no matter how old ideas may be, they are "new" to us when we apprehend them for the first time ourselves. They may be old, but each one of us must discover them anew. Even more stimulating than the comprehension of the old is the beginning of something that is entirely new. For it may be better than anything that has been before. We are always interested in beginnings. Sometimes we wish to live in the past or the future, and see the beginnings of some great movement, so that we might catch some of its original enthusiasm. Yet the present is full of promise. Even now we may be on the threshold of an era greater and better than any that has been. We may not. A new era does not start of itself. If we want one we must begin it. Perhaps in the future dreamers may wish that they had had our chance to build a new and wonderful world.

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In Memoriam The Late Rev. John William Grove, M.A., LLB., Dip.Ed., Principal of the Methodist Ladies' College, 1929-1939. It is with great sorrow and respect that the School pays its tribute to the memory of its late Principal, who passed away on Tuesday morning, 27th March, 1945, at his home at Burwood. Mr. Grove had been in failing health for some time, but there had been no indication that the end was so near, the previous Sunday finding him in his accustomed place at worship, and the Monday being occupied with his usual duties at home. Those who are well acquainted with Mr. Grove's outstanding record of service in the Methodist Church and in Christian education need no reminder of his career, but it is well to mention some of the notable events in his long life for the benefit of a younger generation. Our late Principal was born on 10th November, 1868, the son of the late Rev. Thomas and Mrs. Grove. He was educated at Wesley College and Queen's College, gaining his degrees in Arts and Law, and also the Diploma of Education, at the University of Melbourne. Entering the Methodist ministry in 1891, he occupied some of the most responsible positions in circuit work in Victoria and Tasmania, including Launceston, Ballarat, Hamilton, and Kew. In the early years of his ministry he was resident chaplain at Wesley College, and for two years secretary of the newly established Eunday School Department. In 1920 he was appointed superintendent of Perth Central Mission, in Western Australia. As well as exercising a powerful ministry at Wesley Church, Perth, Mr. Grove was president of Wesley College, Perth, and principal of the Western Aus tralian Theological Institution. The high regard in which he was held by the Church was revealed by his election as President of two Conferences (Western Australia in 1923, and Victoria and Tasmania in the Centenary year, 1935).

In 1929 Mr. Grove was appointed Principal of the Methodist Ladies' College, Hawthorn, in succession to the late Rev. W. H. Fitchett, v,ho founded our School in 1882. The ten years during which Mr. Grove guided M.L.C. were marked by his ability in administration and progressiveness in educational methods. His foresight was largely responsible for the remarkable success of the Fred. J. Cato Branch, Elsternwick, which was established soon after Mr. Grove began his term of office. He conducted with skill and wisdom the negotiations for the enlargement of the Main School at Hawthorn, the plans and much of the actual building being carried out before he retired in May, 1939. Our late Principal made an indelible mark on the circuits and schools where he ministered by his thoughtful and earnest preaching. Always being interested in young people, he applied his preaching and teaching gifts to encourage them to find a strong faith in Christ based upon their own convictions. Perhaps the richest fruit of his devotion to M.L.C. appearec it his spiritual oversight and his friendly counsel to senior girls. This work abides in the lives of those influenced by his teaching and his personality. The news of Mr. Grove's death reached the School just before the Easter recess. At a special Assembly, the Rev. H. A. Overend. B.A., a trustee of the School, and a life-long friend of Mr. Grove, paid a tender tribute to the life and ministry of one who will never be forgotten in our School. Members of staff, prefects and a number of senior girls attended the funeral service at Auburn Church on Thursday afternoon, 29th March. The School assures Mrs. Grove, her sons, and Miss Mollie Grove of its continued sympathy.

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School Highlights February. Wed., 14th.—"Back to School's Day" for present Collegians. Fri., 16th.—A School Service. Mr. Wood told us of the old School as described by the Press. We heard glowing reports of the School Tower, elevation 120 feet. The "Age" describes "the beautifully panelled dining-hall, 53 ft. long by 32 ft. wide by 18 ft. high." The "Argus" has a report of the "dininghall, hung with oil paintings, 53 ft. long by 32 ft. wide by 18 ft. high." The "Leader" tells of the "spacious dininghall, 53 ft. long by 32 ft. wide by 18 ft. high." Friday, 23rd.—The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Melbourne. Many M.L.C. girls were transformed into blue-clad Girl Guides, with arms full of badges, for they were to spend their half holiday as part of a guard of honour. In Open Period we were convinced by representatives of school organisations that we should join each and every school society. March. Fri., 9th.—Five M.L.C. records were broken at the Senior and Middle School Swimming Sports, four of them by Fitchett girls. Fri., 16th.—Members of staff, prefects and probationers partook of afternoon tea, and ttied to solve a competition on Victorian towns, one of which was Flinders Street, because the game was really Victorian stations. After a slight mishap, Barbara led the Prefs. and Pros in the second and third of three cheers for the staff who, led by Mr. Wood, then gave a model demonstration. Sat., 24th.—Market Day (of which more anon). 27th.-266 girls took part in the School Communion Service at the Auburn Methodist Church. Wed., 28th.—We broke up for the Easter holidays. Thurs., 29th.—A number of Senior girls attended the funeral service of the late Rev. J. W. Grove, Principal of the College for ten years.

April. Wed., 4th.—The School resumes its giddy round again. Fri., 6th.—Round table debate with Wesley. Argument was sometimes heated, but, of course, always logical and relevant. Wed., 20th.—Recital by music scholarship winners. Fri., 13th.—Unlucky day for Cato. In the first House debate Fitchett argued successfully that "The Application of Science Has Become a Menace." Otherwise the day was quiet. Sat., 14th.—M.L.C. baseballers' visit to Geelong was timed so badly that they missed the boat races in both cities. Fri., 20th.—Shakespeare Day. Pass presented scenes from "Macbeth," and Honour VI. a scene from "Hamlet." Mon.,, 23rd.—Haggard, harassed, haunted hexpessions. Explanation unnecessary. May. Fri., 4th.—Music Festivals begin. Music girls have lived at the Music School in the past few weeks, and those great days were the sole topic of discussion among them, almost as important as— Tues., 8th.—Announcement of cessation of hostilities in Europe! Wed., 9th.—V.E. Day. Public holiday, and climax of the Music Festivals. Fri., 1 1 th.—Sports Day, in which Cato was victorious. We were fortunate in having a fine day, and a man at the microphone to announce results of each event and conduct a lost property bureau. Sun., 13th.—The Annual Church Service was held at Auburn Methodist Church, and broadcast over 3LO. We are lucky to have a recording of the choir's beautiful rendering of Mendelssohn's motet, "Hear My Prayer," parts of some hymns, the verse-speaking, and even the beginning of Mr. Wood's sermon. Mon., 14th.—A complete anti-climax after the excitement of the week before. It was a common occurrence for girls to fade away under the strain of another week of school. Fri., 18th.—Home, sweet home! (or alternatively, the social whirl.) In any case, holidays! —S.R., V.E.

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School Officers, 1945 Senior Prefect.—Barbara Smith. Prefects.—Ruth Campbell, Valerie East, Audrey Fleming, Anne Hattam, June Jenkin, Judith Leask, Marjorie Robinson, Shirley Robinson, Yvonne Robinson, Phyllis Trewhella, Edith Wentworth, Joan Wilkinson, Linnell Wood, Joan Wright. Probationers.—Margaret Gooding, Elaine Hurd, Elaine Jackson, Leonie Joolen, Beverley Kiddle, Mary McWhinney, Betty Matthews, Elspeth Page, Glen Tomasetti, Elaine Topperwien. House (Boarders') Prefects.—Shirley Robinson, Marjorie Robinson, Yvonne Robinson, Phyllis Trewhella, Joan Wright. Wing Captr,ins.—Margaret Gooding, Lexie Grant, Jean Williams. House Captains.—Senior: Phyllis Trewhella (Berry), Shirley Robinson (Cato), Barbara Smith (Fitchett), Anne Hattam (Kr ome) . Middle: Gwyneth Roberts (Berry), Judith Sheehan (Cato), Margret Sheer (Fitchett), Mary Briggs (Krome). Junior: Estelle Binns (Berry), Jennifer Holden (Cato), Lynette Price (Fitchett), Barbara Brice (Krome). House Sports Captains.—Senior: Cynthia Greig (Berry), Audrey Fleming (Cato), Yvonne Robinson (Fitchett), Joan Wilkinson (Krome). Middle: Gwenda Sherry (Berry), Marion Johnstone (Cato), Marjorie Behrendt (Fitchett), Margaret Cottee (Krome). Junior: Pamela Watkins (Berry), Cecile Benjamin (Cato), Margaret Plummer (Fitchett), Dawn Wray (Krome). Bible Study Fellowship Executive.—Miss Horsman and Miss B. Jackson (presidents), Miss Clerke, Miss Dobbyn, Miss Maclean, Miss L. Mitchell, Miss Scott, Miss Tulloch, Linnell Wood (vice-president), Betty Matthews (record. ing secretary), Ailsa Sefton (correspondence secretary), Elaine Hurd (treasurer), Janet Bar ber, Marie Bull, Betty Evans, Lexie Gran Patricia Weymouth, Doro-' 7 International Relations Group Executive.— Miss Guyett (president), Barbara Smith (vicepresident), Shirley Robinson (secretary), Lin-

cell Wood (treasurer), Joan Wilkinson (publicity officer and librarian). Library Committee.—Mrs. Fairlie Taylor (librarian), Miss Cock, Mary McWhinney (secretary), Beverley Kiddie (talks officer), Pat Weymouth (chief checker), Leonie Joolen, Joscelyn Pescott, Joan Buckman, Margaret Maddock, Lexie Grant (checkers), Dorothy Nance, Jocelyn Collocott, Golda Cocks (returners), Betty Cock, Enid Yen (guards), Elaine Jackson, Margaret Gooding, Ailsa Sefton, Linnell Wood (liaison officers), Margaret Williams, Marjorie James, Lorraine Laity (repairers), Judith Bell, Elizabeth Wood (Dewey officers). Walking Club Committee.—Miss Christensen (president), Miss Slater, Miss B. Jackson (vice• presidents), Valerie East (secretary), Glen Tomasetti (treasurer), Leonie Joolen, Linnell Wood. Debating Society Committee.—Mrs. Nurse end Miss Powell (presidents), Judith Leask (secretary), Lesley Hogg (Krome), Leonie J oolen (Fitchett), Glen Tomasetti (Cato), Phyllis Trewhella (Berry). Red Cross and Comforts Fund.—Miss Dahle, Miss Slater, Miss B. Jackson, Mrs. Kelly, Miss Dobbyn, and Form Social Service Captains. Form Captains.—Honour Prefects, Barbara Smith; Honour VI., Glen Tomasetti; Pass VI.a, Judy Betheras; Pass VI.b, Joan Garden; Pass VI.c, Shirley Gilliam; Diploma A, Betty Matthews; Diploma B, Merle Davies; Pre-nursing, Margaret Hutton; Home Science, June Sutherland; V.a, Lois Matthews; V.b, Janet Barber; V.c, Margaret Kendrick; V.d, Betty Glanville; V.e, Joan Campbell; V.f, Lois Miller; Lower V.a, Margret Sheer; Lower V.b, Betty Pullen; Lower V.c, June Magnusson; Lower V.d, Vivien Pincombe; Lower V.e, Judith Williams; Lower V.f, Lois Barr; IV.a, Barbara Swift; IV.b Mavis Chew; IV.c, Mary Hughes; IV.d, Barbara Hetherington; Lower IV.a, Janet Hunt• ington; Lower IV.b, Barbara Brice; Lower IV.c. Margaret Plummer; Lower IV.d, Wilma Shaw III.a, Lesley Barnes; III.b, Pamela Watson; Lcwer III, Joan Millerchip.

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Sports Captains.—Honour Prefects, Audrey Social Service Captains.—Honour Prefects, Honour VI., Elaine Hurd; Pass VI.a, Fleming; Pass Sefton; Ailsa VI, Judith Leask; Honour Pass VI.b, Beverley Rogers; Pass Rowe; Enid VI.a, Peggy Barlow; Pass VI.b, Joan Layh; Hiscock; Diploma A, Cynthia Joyce VI.c, Pass VI.c, June Lavender; Diploma A, Beverley Diploma B, Marjorie Ballintine; PreGreig; Kiddie; Diploma B, Ruth Anderson; Pre-nursnursing, Bronwyn Woollacott; Home Science, ing, Shirley Procter; Home Science, Barbara Dawn Austin; V.a, Robin Came; V.b, Dorothy Scholfield; V.a, Cecile Williams; V.b, Shirley Bennett; V.c, Alison Lemmon; V.d, Mwyn Jeffrey; V.c, Barbara Clarke; V.d, Heather Sheil; V.e, Miriam Lobascher; V.f, Jill HickThomas; V.e,, Roma Preston; V.f, Lorna Bar- ling; Lower V.a, Beth Judkins; Lower V.b, rett; Lower V.a, Beverley Ball; Lower V.b, June Naomi Purkiss; Lower V.c, Dorothy Wong McLean; Lower V.c, Netta Collings; Lower V.d, Dick; Lower V.d, Gwenda Sherry; Lower V.e, Valerie Scott; Lower V.e, Marjorie Hagger; Heather Murdoch; Lower V.f, Yvonne Clarke; IV.a, Margaret Cottee; IV.b, Elizabeth ConLower V.f, Margaret Rees; IV.a, Rose mary Bell; IV.b, Shirley Rush; IV.c, Bessie stable; IV.c, June Featherstone; IV.d, Caryl Miller; IV.d, Barbara Jose; Lower IV.a„ Joan Fergussofi; Lower IV.a, Jennifer Holden; Ray; Lower V.b, Margaret Mitchell; Lower Lower IV.b, Nanette Burns; Lower IV.c, Valerie Hughes; Lower IV.d, Estelle Binns; IV.c, Catharine Childe; Lower IV.d, Lynette Price; III.a, Jeanette Boorer; III.b, Margaret Joy Davies; III.b, Jocelyn Rogers; Lower III, Judith Curtis. Childe; Lower III., Margaret Rea.

SWAN. —I. Kremer, L.V.a.

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Public Examination Results December, 1944. Matriculation— Honours (17 firsts, 52 seconds) . . University Exhibitions ( 2 Special, 2 General) . . Senior Government Scholarships . . Free Place . .

Senior Government Scholarships31 69 4 1

Ruth Beed, Ailsa Thomson, Gwen Mills, Shirley Stockdale. University Free Place— June Austin.

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

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The E. J. Roberts (Resident) Scholarship— Ailsa Thomson.

Intermediate Certificate— Passes Partial Passes (four or more subjects) Scholarships and Exhibitions. University Exhibitions— Geography: Margaret Gooding. Music (Theoretical): Phyllis Trewhella. General: Ruth Beed, Ailsa Thomson.

Minor Resident Scholarships150 17 • Ruth Beed (Women's College), Shirley Stockdale (Janet Clarke Hall). Queen's College Non-Resident Scholarships— June Austin, Muriel Cock, Margaret Down, Leonore Marsh, Margaret Maxwell.

Matriculation Examination Honours Animal Biology— First Class: Ellen Thorne. Second Class: Margaret Down, Elaine Jackson, Kathleen Pinnock, Frances Summons.

Second Class: Valerie East, Stephanie Elliott, June Jenkin, Leonore Marsh, Margaret Maxwell, Barbara Smith.

E nglish Literature— British History— First Class: Ruth Beed, Valerie East, Ailsa Thomson. Second Class: Margaret Simmons. Chemistry— Second Class: Phyllis Trewhella.

First Class: Valerie East. Second Class: Pamela Burr, Muriel Cock, Margaret Gooding, Lesley Hogg, Barbara Smith, Betty Stahl, Wendy Taylor, Ailsa Thomson, Ruth Williams, Janet Wood.

Economics— Second Class: Ruth Beed. English Expression— First Class: June Austin, Ruth Beed, Shirley Robinson, Ailsa Thomson.

European History— First Class: Margaret Simmons, Ailsa Thomson. Second Class: Ruth Beed, Joyce Bottomer, Margaret Gooding, Frances Summons.

AILSA THOMSON, Dux of M.L.C., 1944. Senior Government Scholarship; The E. J. Roberts Resident Scholarship; General Exhibition (Matriculation).

—F. Zaetta, Mildura. SHIRLEY STOCKDALE, Senior Government Scholarship, 1944, and Minor Resident Scholarship.

RUTH BEED, Senior Government Scholarship, 1944; Minor Resident Scholarship, Women's College; General Exhibition (Matriculation).

—Artgraf. GWEN MILLS, Senior Government Scholarship, 1944.

JUNE AUSTIN, University Free Place, 1944.

MARGARET GOODING, Winner of Exhibition in Geography (Matriculation).

PHYLLIS TREWHELLA, Winner of Exhibition in Music (Theoretical), (Matriculation).

BARBARA SMITH, Senior Prefect, 1945.

SILVER AND GREEN Pure Mathematics—

French— First Class: Ruth Beed, Jean Davey. Second Class: June Austin, Muriel Cock, Margaret Down, Stephanie Elliott, Irene Hill, Lesley Hogg, Margaret Simmons, Barbara Smith, Betty Stahl, Shirley Stockdale.

Calculus and Applied Mathematics— Second Class—Shirley Stockdale. General Mathematics— Second Class—Lola Cumber, Phyllis Trewhella.

Geography— First Class: Margaret Gooding. Second Class: Joyce Bottomer, Marsh.

Second Class: June Jenkin, Shirley Stockdale.

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Greek and Roman History— Second Class: Leonore Marsh, Margaret Reynolds. Latin— First Class: Leonore Marsh. Second Class: Margaret Maxwell, Gwen Mills.

Music (Practical) — First Class: Phyllis Trewhella. Music (Theoretical) — First Class: Phyllis Trewhella. Second Class: Audrey Fleming, Elaine Hurd, Gwen Mills. Physics-Second Class: June Austin.

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Old Collegians' Examination Results The School heartily congratulates Old Collegians upon the results in 1944, which included the following:— Florence Barber (Music): Dorothy Bennetts (School Music) : Honours in Chief and Secondary Practical Studies II., Orchestration I., History, Literature and Aesthetics of Music II., Sight Reading III., Harmony IV. with Counterpoint, Modern Languages II. (German I. only). Joan Brewster (Arts): Completed 1st year Bachelor of Education. Honours in History and Principles of Education, Organisation of Education, Methods of Teaching, Practical Teaching, Comparative Education. 1st Class Honours in Education and Hugh Childers Memorial Prize in Education. Enid Brown (Science): Completed 2nd year Bachelor of Science. 2nd Class Honours in Physiology and Biochemistry, Bacteriology I. Passed Chemistry II.A, German B. Brenda Bundara (Massage): Completed 2nd year. Alison Campbell (Massage): Completed 1st year. Judy Campbell (Massage) : Muriel Campbell (Arts) : Graduated M.A. with 1st Class Honours in French Language and Literature. Ivy Chew (Medicine): Jean Clarke (Science) : Completed 2nd year Bachelor of Science. Chemistry II.,, Physiology and Biochemistry I., Bacteriology I. Margaret Colborne-Veel (Massage) : Winsome Comport (Commerce) : French I., Applied Mathematics I., Economics I. Dawn Davis (Medicine) : Julie Day (Social Studies): Joan Eggleston (Medicine): Completed Division II. M.B., B.S. 1st Class Honours in Anatomy, including Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry. Passed Materia Medica, Division III. Exhibition in Physiology and Biochemistry. Carlotta Ellis (Arts) : 2nd Class Honours, Division B,, in Economic History, Political Institutions B. Passed French I.A. Valerie Fawcett (Music) : 1st Class Honours and 1st place in 1st year IVIus.Bac. Wright

Prize in Instrumental Music. Honours in Form and Analysis I., History, Literature and Aesthetics of Music I., Harmony III., Counterpoint II., Sight Reading II., Chief and Secondary Practical Studies II. Lynette Firth (Medicine): Mildred Fitzpatrick (Science) : 3rd Class Honours in Physiology and Biochemistry I. Passed German A, Bacteriology I. Lorna Grierson (Arts): Graduated M.A. with 2nd A Honours in English. Alison Hall (Music): Completed 3rd year Mus.Bac. Honours in Orchestration I., Harmony IV. (with Counterpoint). Passed History, Literature and Aesthetics, Sight Reading III., Chief and Secondary Practical Studies IV.B. Edith Hewitt (Medicine) : Completed Division III. M.B., B.S. G. & S. Pathology with Bacteriology. Betty Hookway (Arts): 2nd Class Honours Division B in General History III., Theory and Method, Special Subject. Margot Jackson (Science): Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, German A and B. Netta Jones (Arts and Commerce): 2nd Class Honours Division A in Economic History. Passed Accountancy I., Commercial Law I. Clara Kosky (Arts): Economic • History, English B, Ethics, Botany I. Mary Langtry (Massage): Completed 1st year. Lesley Leask (Medicine): 2nd Class Honours in G. & S. Pathology with Bacteriology. Completed DivisiOn IV. M.B., B.S. Judy Lee (Massage): Completed 1st year. Mona Lim (Medicine): Completed 1st year B.S. 3rd Class Honours in Botany. Passed Physics, Chemistry I.B, Zoology. Pauline Loh (Commerce) : Judith Nixon (Music): 2nd Class Honours in 2nd year Mus.Bac. Honours in. Form and Analysis II., Orchestration I., History, Literature and Aesthetics of Music II., Harmony IV., Sight Reading III., Chief and Secondary Practical Studies III.

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Frances Parkin (Medicine): Anatomy, including Histology, Physiology and Biochemistry. Meryl Perry (Commerce): Commercial Law I., Economic Geography. Beryl Phillips (Arts): English A, German I , British History B. Zoe Proud (Arts): Graduated B.A. with 3rd Class Honours in General History III, Theory and Method, Special Subject. Lorna Punton (Physical Education): Margaret Rentoul (Arts): Betty Rogers (Arts and Social Studies): 2nd Class Honours Division B in British History B. 2nd Class Honours Division B in Philosophy I. Passed French I, Ancient History I. Margaret Rouch (Arts): Lois Sernmens (Arts): English B. Valerie Sherriff (Science): Completed 2nd year Bachelor of Science. 2nd Class Honours in Physics II. 3rd Class Honours in Chemistry I t. Passed in Pure Mathematics II., German B. Margaret Sicklemore (Medicine) : Completed 1st year M.B., B.S. Physics, Chemistry LB, Zoology, Botany, German A. Shirley Smith (Massage) : Marjorie Stewart (Arts): 3rd Class Honours in English Literature II. 2nd Class Honours Division B in General History I. Passed Philosophy I. Barbara Taylor (Arts): Graduated B.A. with 3rd Class Honours Division A. Final Examinations in combined course Latin and English. English Literature III., Latin III. Betty Terrell (Science): Completed 1st year B.Sc. 2nd Class Honours Division B in Pure Mathematics I. 3rd Class Honours Chemistry I A. Passed Applied Mathematics I., Physics I. Joyce Thomas (Social Studies): Philosophy I, Social Work. Lois Thorpe (Arts): Joan Thwaites (Arts): 2nd Class Honours Division B in Philosophy I. Passed French I. Nancy Trewhella (Commerce): 1st Class Honours and Exhibition in Economic History. 2nd Class Honours Division B in Indust. Organisation. Passed Accountancy I., Commercial Law I. Joan Trezise (Arts): Margery Walklate (Arts): Economic History I., Political Institutions A, Zoology I.

Betty Wicks (Science): Rosemary Williams (Medicine): Completed Division III. M.B., B.S. Pura Mathematics I., I-hysics I., Chemistry I.A, Zoology, French A, German A. Wendy Williams (Science): (Dentistry) : Prosthetics, Helen Wilson Zoology. Betty Wong (Commerce): 3rd Class Honours in Industrial Organisation. Passed Accountancy I., Money and Banking, Economic Histcry I. Among Old Collegians taking first year courses at the University this year are the following:— June Austin (Science), Faye Bowman (Commerce), Ruth Beed (Arts), Joyce Bottomer 'Commerce), Petera Campbell (Arts and Jourtalism), Muriel Cock (Arts), Lola Cumber (Medicine), Jean Davey (Arts), Margaret Day (Massage), Margaret Down (Medicine), Nancy Edmunds (Physical Education), Stephanie Elliott (Commerce), Gwen Farrant (Science), Loris Figgins (Medicine), Irene Hill (Science), Betty Hodgetts (Science), Betty Knuckey (Music). Pat Langley (Massage), Manfield Lesley (Arts), Pat Lawrence Marsh Leonore Education), (Physical (Arts), Pat Mason-Cox (Massage), Margare'. Maxwell (Law), Gwen Mills (School Music), Adele Segal (Massage), Shirley Stockdale (Arts), Frances Summons (Massage), Wendy Taylor (Music), Ailsa Thomson (Arts), Margaret Tully (Social Studies), Ruth Williams (Music), Janet Wood (Music). Some of our Old Collegians taking University courses intend to enter the teaching profession. Especially because all post-war reconstruction depends ultimately upon education, we hope more M.L.C. girls will become teachers in registered schools as well as the Education Department. In addition to those who are studying at the University to become secondary school teachers, the following M.L.C. girls have begun training at the A.T.T.I. (Associated Teachers' Training Institution) to quality as teachers in the primary sections of regis• tered schools:—Ruth Cant, Jean Hogg, Margaret Simmons, Valerie Rowe (Elsternwick).

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School Activities Devotional Notes. "Hear Thou the prayer Thy servants pray, Uprising from all lands to-day, And o'er the vanquished powers of sin 0 bring Thy great salvation in." Those of us who come together to worship in "Devotional" for quarter of an hour in our crowded school week have received comfort and strength from singing and prayer. New and great victories have been won in the world to-day on the battlefield and at home, but there are other victories still to be gained. Through unity they have been, and will be, possible. It is with this realisation that we unite in prayer and worship. More girls, especially in the Senior School, should take advantage of the opportunity to join in this short service, so that they may continue the week's work with renewed assurance in the Christian faith.—M.L.W. Bible Study Fellowship. The Bible Study Fellowship Group began this year's activities with a record number of members, who have been formed into circles under the leadership of members of Staff. We are all very sorry that Miss Betts can no longer continue her helpful work as our President and Circle Leader. Miss Jackson is now assisting our second President, Miss Horsman, in this capacity. Our first speaker in Open Period this year was Rev. T. C. Came, who has spent many years as a missionary in India. He described to us the activities of a Conference held by missionaries in the hills of India. Mr. Massey, our next speaker, is a travelling secretary for the Y.M.C.A., and gave us a very vivid description of London during the blitz. We hope to hold a school service early next term, and our party for slum children will be arranged later in the year. The study book for this year is "The Church end the New Era," which promises to provide up with much stimulating discussion. We hope the study of this book will give us a clearer idea of the part the Church is to play in the new era, and fit us to be better citizens in the new world we intend to build.—B.M.M.

Social Service Notes Under the leadership of Miss B. Jackson, Miss Slater, Mrs. Kelly, and Miss Dobbyn, Social Service work has made an excellent start this year, although a rather late one, owing to cur eager preparations for the Old Collegians' Fair on 24th March. With great success, Social Service Captains throughout the School have been extracting money from their Forms and encouraging them to knit. Money collected for the Red Cross, the Comforts Fund, Prisoners of War Fund, Bombed Children of Britain, and Victorian children's charities in Term I. totalled £76. Everywhere flashing needles and numerous balls of wool illustrate the enthusiasm with which Social Service work is being supported. We have once again to thank Mrs. Wood for taking charge of our War Savings Group, but we do wish that more girls would contribute. From sales of fruit, vegetables and fancy goods and interest, £39/17/3 was raised in Term I. for the War Loan Bursary Fund. With such enthusiastic work, we should have a most successful year. International Relations Group. The girls who have joined the International Relations Group this year realise that our meetings are especially valuable at this time when the problem of how to achieve better international understanding in order to preserve world peace is so urgent. We have decided to make a particular study of the social, political and economic history of one country. Of the three countries voted upon—Japan, China, and the United States of America—the majority wished to study China. Under the leadership of Miss Guyett, we are divided into groups of seven, each with a leader, to study several selected books covering many aspects of Chinese life. The books are "The Wisdom of China and India," "The Dragon Book" (verse), "International Development of China," "China, but Not Cathay," "Monkey."

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French Club Notes. We enthusiastically formed a French Club again this year, . and invited "Lauriston" and P.L.C. to a meeting. Great were the preparations for that day. Although we faced the event with some trepidation, we found our French more or less equal to the occasion. Conversation was not nearly so limited as we had imagined, and a surprising number of new words found their way into the French language. We all enjoyed the programme of French games, including a quiz and a treasure hunt, and the talk given by Madame Crivelli and by Mademoiselle Reddin, President of the Cercle de Jeunesse. Afternoon tea was provided, and altogether the meeting was very enjoyable. We thank the organiser, Miss Dahle. —L.H. and E.W.

Library Notes. All that the M.L.C. Library now needs to become the model of its kind is a new library! In its second year, under the supervision of a trained librarian (Mrs. Fairlie Taylor), and with the full-time assistance of Miss Muriel Cock, it is assuming its rightful place in the school. An addition to our committee has been the appointment of a talks officer, who arranges talks given in the Library on Mondays at lunch time. These are very popular, and the average attendance is about 85. Judy Leask

gave the first talk for the year, speaking on "Les Miserables." Ailsa Sefton, Glen Tomasetti and Della Hilton also spoke on books,, their topics being "Grave Fairytale," "Medal for the General," and "Puck of Pook's Hill." Then Betty Matthews and Leonie Joolen spoke on the authors R. L. Stevenson and Hugh Walpole. Two of our embryo doctors, Joan Wilkinson and Linnell Wood, gave talks on "Malaria" and "Radium." Talks are also being given on musical as well as literary and scientific subjects. Barbara Smith, Audrey Fleming,. Joan Wright, Shirley Robinson and Elaine Jackson are to be the speakers for Term II. Efficiency is the keynote of the Library, and this year the officers on duty wear red armbands, indicating their positions. To publicise the Library, we now have notice boards in every Form room. They are kept up to date by the Library Representatives, who supply notices about new books, business affairs, and items of interest. Some of the notice boards are excellent pieces of craftsmanship. For two days running we had a most successful display of pictures from the Information Cabinet, when liaison officers explained the pictures in their sections. The Library looked like a real art gallery. We are very pleased indeed to report that we have 170 new books this term. Gone are the days when new library books could be quoted in full in this magazine! —M.McW.

Debating Notes. The scene was the Pre-nursing Form room. A crowd of would-be orators were gesticulating wildly, recording their votes for the Debating Society Committee. This was the first meeting of the Debating Society for 1945. Here we enthusiastically agreed that, under the leadership of Mrs. Nurse and Miss Powell, we should try to make a bigger noise in the school than formerly. Accordingly, a round-table debate was arranged for all debaters at 3.30 on Friday, 16th March, and it was only then that we realised how very talkative we could be! On the evening of 6th April a round-table debate was arranged with Wesley College. Church House echoed with spirited discussion until 9.30, when, after an enjoyable supper, the debate ended.

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The first Inter-House debate this year was held on 13th April, when Fitchett successfully argued against Cato "That the Application of Science Has Become a Menace." The discussion was most interesting, and the result was very close. Debates with "Tintern" and Melbourne Grammar have been arranged for Term II., and with so much enthusiasm amongst our orators, we are looking forward to an excellent debating year. Schools Music Festival. A unique music festival, arranged by the Victorian School Music Association,, commenced on 4th May for 3000 girls and boys from 40 secondary schools. Stratherne, Tintern, M.L.C., Scotch College and Carey Grammar held their recitals at the Hawthorn Town Hall. Senior and junior choirs, the School Special Choir, and Madrigal Groups were entered by M.L.C. In all the recitals it was very interesting to compare the different schools' interpretations of the set work. A very successful feature of the recitals was the massed choirs, which sang together without any previous rehearsal. A contrast to the massed choirs was the small group work, in which the M.L.C. Madrigal Groups participated. The schools' Special Choirs had difficulty in fitting their unlimited numbers on to the platform, but the M.L.C. girls managed to balance themselves, although one at least almost dangled from a curtain during the singing of Mendelssohn's "Hear My Prayer." This beautiful motet was a help and inspiration to all. On 8th May the festival resumed with an orchestral afternoon. Girls and boys from various schools once more crowded the hall. M.L.C. followed Scotch College. Three of our Prefects arranged the platform, and the orchestra filed up to find that some had only their thumbs to sit on. However, difficulties were overcome, and we enjoyed playing the "Minuet and Trio from Symphony No. 41 in C," Mozart. Readers please note—our M.L.C. Orchestra needs more 'cellists, an oboe player, and another clarinetist. A French horn blower or a trombone player would be gratefully received.

At 8 p.m. on 8th May the fourth recital was held at Nicholas Hall. This was a Chamber Music evening. All sorts of combinations were heard, such as the Hook Sonata for three fl utes—a delightful contrast to the stringed work. At the end of the programme Harold Beck, the great musician, gave a fairly detailed criticism of the whole performance. The evening closed with the National Anthem, played by an M.L.C. trio. The final concert was held at the Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday, 9th May, at 8 p.m. The massed choir of 800 voices was drawn from all the schools that contributed to the District Festivals. "From the commencement of the programme, with Parry's 'Jerusalem,' the final 'Creation's Hymn,' there was no sagging. Melodious young voices answered the baton smartly." Sir Ernest MacMillan, the visiting Canadian conductor, thanked the girls•and boys for giving him a "musical treat." He was especially interested in the junior symphony orchestra, ender the leadership of Mr. John Bishop. The music students thank Miss Flockart for all her strenuous work for the Festival. We look forward to a bright future for music in our schools and to a bigger and better festival next year. —J.W. Market Day. Saturday, 24th March, a school fair? Never believe it. The day was Market Day, as the little admittance buttons can prove. Even in 1944 people were making toy ducks and dolls, inventing side shows, ransacking attics, or merely saving up money to spend. For weeks beforehand no animal seemed to exist except the white elephant, and no literature except weather reports. However, the day was fine, none of the stalls fell down, and the soft drink barrels did not leak very much. The sweet stall looked really good, hidden by a fringe of popcorn strings, and the garden stall was draped with long curly dragons of innumerable patent snail protectors. The secondhand bookstall put up a good show, with books and music, but two or three very small boarders bought all its two or three hun. dred "swapping" cards very early in the piece. Space fails us to describe the multitude of

SILVER AND GREEN stalls, and the wonder of them, but we cannot leave out the gift stall and the fancy goods, although we can only distinguish the one, from the other by the one's adorable little handmade felt slippers, and the other's beautiful baby-rugs, with the lambs and rabbits and ponds on them. Nor must we omit the post office, with really official-looking posters for the War Loan, how to send money orders, join the W.A.A.A.F.s all over the wall, the weighing machine, the parcels depot, and the ingenious device to send telegrams to anyone in the grounds. And always, above the noise of people buying things, the sipping of cordial at the drinks stall, the whizz of balls at the Aunt Sally, the whisperings of f oney fortunes, the clatter of cups at the afternoon tea, the laughter and amazement at the variety show, moving pictures, aeroplane rides, bran dip, shell show, puppet show, dolls show, Tom Thumb, and Uncle Tom Cobleigh and all, came the voice from the amplifier in the top cloisters. The afternoon ended. In the office (Form L.V.b to you) countless addition sums were being done. One hundred, two hundred, three Lundred, four hundred, four hundred and fifty pounds for the O.C.C. Library Appeal! Evening came. All that was left of Market Day were a few pieces of paper chasing each other over the main quad, a sprinkling of sawdust, and six cardboard Hitlers stacked up against a brick wall. —J.L., V.E. Sports Day. Months of planning, complex new games invented, such as "button and biscuit" relays (so called because one has to bat in and buckit). Having been rejected for the obstacle race, by myself (past experience having shown that I will not, or cannot,, crawl under ladders), I resolve to be a "helper," in which position I am most successful, as few people have yet found out what I did with the programme money. Friday, as you may say, dawns, as V.E. day was on Wednesday, and Victoria's rain quota has been sold out. This is rather unfortunate, as our star athletes have been bumping into baseballs and fire hydrants, and so forth.

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The day has now fully dawned. The grounds are artistically decorated with flags, markers, amplifiers, commentators and spectators. Athletes enter the field, clad in their pressed tunics, clean bandages, and training oil. Whistles blow, people forget to rustle programmes. Sports day begins. "Come on, Fitchett!" Professional-looking runners flash across the vision, their fairy-like feet (most people have no sand shoes nowadays) hardly visible, they move so fast. High jumps! Long jumps! "Will she get over?" "Can she get over?" "Oh! Over she goes!" Lukey's long jumps are something like long jumps! And when only Cyn. and Joan are left in the high jump, I'm almost excited. An aeroplane draws kisses in the sky. Cato is winning! Yes, Cato's won. I have not time to say where we are. House versus School! Rally round your red or green standard, as the case may be. The commentator must think we are going home. "Keep your seats, please." But do we think the sports are over? No!! (Loud cheers.) School's winning! No, shades of my home work, they've dropped the flag! "Run, Audrey, run!" Audrey runs. School's won. "Oh, well," says House, as House always has said, "you're nine to our one." Presentation of trophies. "Won by Cato, captain, Audrey Fleming." Audrey stands on the steps with the cup in her hand and faces the School. "Cato, three cheers for the other Houses!" (Cheers.) Two other House captains begin, "Three . . ." but Krome captain is too late, so the first captain cries, "Three cheers for Cato!" (Cheers.) won by Cato, captain, Audrey Fleming." Audrey stands on the steps, the cups in her hands. "Cato, three cheers for the other Houses!" (Cheers.) This time Joan is determined to be in 'first. "Three cheers for Cato!" she calls. (Very loud cheers.) tt

. . . won by Cato, captain, Audrey. Fleming." Audrey stands on the steps, her arms full of cups. . . . —V.E.

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—C. Stuart Tompkins. PREFECTS, 1945. Back Rowe: Yvonne Robinson, Phyllis Trewhella, Edith Wentworth, Ruth Campbell, Audrey Fleming, Joan Wilkinson, Anne Hattam, Linnell Wood. Front Row: Joan Wright, Shirley Robinson, Marjorie Robinson, Barbara Smith (Senior Prefect), Judith Leask, Valerie East, June Jenkin.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. PROBATIONERS, 1945. Back Row: Betty Matthews, Elspeth Page, Mary McWhinney, Leonie Joolen, Margaret Gooding. Front Row: Elaine Jackson, Beverley Kiddie, Glen Tomasetti, Elaine Hurd, Elaine Topperwien.

TRANQUILLITY. --Glen Saleeba, V.b, Cato.

WHEEL TRACKS. —Glen Saleeba, V.b, Cato.

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Original Contributions Grey Reverie.

A Bush Spring.

I walked alone on the quiet seashore, In still, grey silence and drizzling mist. I walked in my shoes through the warm rock pools, Where wavelets hissed.

Spring had reappeared in the bush, generously bestowing her gifts to the wattles, mosses and numerous wildflowers. In the heart of a clump of golden wattles stood a small patch of dainty moss, the tiny fronds curling about the leaves and flowers of the wild violets.

The beach was white, and damp,, and clean. I sat on a smooth rock, chill and bare. The mist shone wet on the salt sea-grass, And soaked my hair. Not a gust of wind stirred the gnarled ti-tree, Or ruffled the sea in its placid sleep; The sand was strewn with weed and shells In a twisting heap. A stray gull wheeled from the cliff behind, And hovered a moment above my head; Then vanished again to its rocky nest. All life was dead.

The nodding greenhood orchids hung their heads in the shade of the tall gum trees. Near by a small stream murmured over the smooth stones, while the maidenhair fern trailed her tresses in the crystal water. Among the blade. of grass the red spider orchids nodded in the breeze, side by side with the purple sarsaparilla and the white flowers of the Early Nancy. Everything seemed contented. The birds were singing happily as they built their nests, and insects hummed through the fragrant air. All rejoiced at the end of the cold weather and the return of Spring. —Patricia J. Krieger, V.d, Cato.

I thought of nothing; time wore on. The wall of rain enclosed the bay, And I was safe from the outside world, In quiet grey. The drizzling mist resolved to rain; I found that I was wet and cold. A breeze sprang up and lashed the sea; The breakers rolled. The clouds all fled before the wind, The sea had woken, and lived anew, The sandy beach gleamed dazzling white, And seagulls flew. The sun was setting as I turned And climbed the cliff in a golden light. I came to earth—a car rushed by And passed from sight. —Glen Tomasetti,, Honour VI., Cato

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining. Each joyful day, with faces bright We throng to Fitchett Hall, And though the crush is rather tight, We girls don't mind at all, For if there's just a piece of you That squashes on the seat, You widely smile, and say, "What luck! That's less weight on my feet." When off to "tuck" you blithely go To buy your midday meal, You push into the growing queue, And quite triumphant feel, For even if there's not a cake, Not just a single bun, It doesn't mean the slightest thing, It all has been such fun.

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And if the yards you must patrol, And papers strew the ground, It vainly you have searched about, And no girl can be found, You bend and pick the papers up, And drop them in the tins; And as there's no more rubbish left Your face is wreathed in grins. When school adjourns, and. all the girls Go rushing for the tram, You trample in the general rush, And complicate the jam. And if you're dangling on the step, You smile, and do not mind; You think how fortunate you are Not to be left behind. —M. Yees, Pass VI.c, Fitchett.

A Tram. I wish I owned a nice green tram, I'd drive it all day long To Spencer Street and back again, Or else to Moonee Ponds. I'd drive the people all to work, And bring them home again; The children, too, I'd take to school, For maybe it would rain. There are so many places that The people like to see; If only there were tramlines there I'd take them there with me. On holidays I think I know Just what my plan would be; To take the children to the Zoo, Or to the fresh, blue sea. —Myrna Marks, III.b, 10 years.

Seasons. In the Winter the leaves fall, Cottoneaster leaves are small. In the Spring the flowers grow, All the bulbs are very slow. In the Summer it's so hot, People go to the beach a lot. In the Autumn the leaves turn, Children have lots of lessons to learn. --Rosalind Burke, 8 yrs.,Junior IV.b, Krome.

Dream Days. Little feet run on the yielding sand, And sun-kissed faces turn, and laugh to see Man Friday's footprints by the water's edge. Dimpled hands dig trenches busily, Serious, intent on their important task; Then eyes shine gaily, when into the hole, The truant water bubbles up from nowhere! Among the rock-pools, lazy in the sunshine, Clamber uncertain legs, looking for crabs, And shells, and rough, brown sea-grapes, and the silky Water-polished green of seaweed. For them, Each stone becomes a mountain, each small pool A sea, adventure-filled. For who knows What may hide in the shadowed coolness of a rock-ledge? A red crab, scuttling sideways from his shelter, Greeted by excited shouts and laughter— Some precious treasure to be found and caught, And carried carefully home in small, wet hands. —Ailsa Sefton, Honour VI., Cato.

My Wing-seed. I had a little wing-seed I threw up in the air. It came down like a parachute, And landed on my hair. —Laelia Burke, 8 yrs., Junior IV.b, Krome.

The Platypuses. In the bank of the river lived two platypuses and their family. The mother's name was "Fatty" (she was ever so fat), the father's name was "Pussy" (his great-aunt had said he was more like a puss than a platypus), and the children's names were Plonk and Splash (they were very clumsy). Their house was of leaves, which Pussy whitewashed every week. Fatty kept the house tidy, so who was left to get the food but Plonk and Splash? One day Plonk was stalking a weasel around the house when he tripped over his feet and fell into the whitewash bucket. Splash was bringing in an insect. As he put it down, he slipped back into a dish of water.

SILVER AND GREEN Pussy grabbed one, then another, and threw them into the river. What would have happened had they not been rescued by a man and sent to a sanctuary I don't know. But you may see them there one day, under different names though, for ti- elf old ones reminded them too much of their clumsiness. —Jeanette Roper, 11 yrs., L. IV.b, Fitchett. The River. Slowly crawling, cool and clear, Through banks of reeds, bent now to hear Each sighing murmur, humming near; The river's gently flowing. Beneath the ferns, through leafy glades, It gleams with dancing, dappled shades; The full, rich brownness never fades, With wind and weather blowing. Down waterfalls, as thunder crashes, So the mighty river dashes, Splashing off the rocks, spray flashes, Rainbows, sparkling, glowing. Now into the sea, it's swirling, Where the breaker's crests, unfurling To the golden sands are curling, The river's life is going. —Beryl Johnson, V.b, Cato. Fishing. During my last holiday at Lorne my father developed what is known as the "fishing bug," and, together with several of the other men from the guest house, was to be found in all eathers on the pier. Around them would be seen sundry tins of bait, hooks, spare lines and, of course, the inevitable bags in which to store the fish(?). At first I and some other fellow-guests of my age were inclined to jeer at the so-far unsuccessful attempts of the fishers, but there came a time when we, too, were bitten by the bug. Here is how it happened: One night, the hitherto perfect holiday weather broke, and it poured. The next day dawned cold and threatening, but,, strengthened by the assertion that fish "bite" better in rough v..eather, our heroes departed, muffled in over-

coats and scarves. About three hours later we "children" went down to the pier and, to our astonishment, found that our fathers had quite a haul of fish. That did it. Ten minutes later saw us invading the local store, and in another ten we settled ourselves on the pier, complete with lines, hooks and bait. Unfortunately, by then it was lunch-time, so we had to adjourn. However, after lunch we again gathered, and all through the afternoon, even though it rained at intervals, we fished— very successfully. You may think that we were confirmed fishers then, but, after one unsuccessful day, our ardour cooled, and we were again jeering at our parents. —Beryl Challenger, V.c, Krome. Sanctuary. I'm hidden in this leafy tree, Feeling very quiet and free. No one knows I'm here at all, And I shan't answer if they call. I'm leaning back against a bough. Hark! I hear them calling now. How I wish I had my book In this darling little nook. If I climb a little higher I can see St. Patrick's spire. What a lovely sunset red! S'pose that means it's time for bed. —Margaret Childe, 9 yrs., III.b, Krome. V.E. Day, 1945. (Written at about 11 o'clock on V.E. Day.) What a day is this! One that certainly will go down in the history of the world! We in Melbourne are all very excited, but also very thankful to God for this great victory He has given us. And how does the Motherland receive the news? London is delirious with excitement. As I listen to broadcasts from London, I wish I could be there in one of the huge crowds assembled outside Buckingham Palace or Whitehall, to cheer the Royal Family or Mr. Churchill, who have done so much for the world. But in the midst of our rejoicing we remember that there is still Japan to be dealt with

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now that Germany has capitulated. The Allies will fight until they are at the very gates of Tokyo. Then will come the hardest task of all —the peace. To-day we remember all those brave men and women who have made this great victory possible. To these heroes we still apply Sir John Arkwright's beautiful words, "In glorious hope their proud and sorrowing land Commits her children to Thy gracious hand." —Della Hilton, V.a, Krome.

All the Planets in Their Turn. Endlessness, infinity, And in that space, the eternal circling of the stars, Planet on planet, pacing their timeless paths, Pattern the sky with frozen light. Mars, Jupiter,, Venus, Mercury Revolving through eternity. And these are worlds, Flame-tortured, seared with lava, scourged by the elements, Lands of terror, shaken by inner fury. Volcanoes, bare, glowering, immense, Belch liquid fire. Light Is pitless, glaring and bright. Who can say That on these other worlds no formless cell survives, No greater mind than man, which hard existence From a barren land of rocks derives? Who knows . men live and die, but yet . . . Uranus, Saturn, Mercury Revolve through all eternity. —Ailsa Sefton, Honour VI., Cato.

Hot Weather. As I sit in the schoolroom and think In the steamy heat of the day, My thoughts stray off to the pasture lands And the meadows far away, Where the cool green grass sinks beneath you deep, As you lie upon it and go to sleep.

To the sea, where the dancing wavelets run And chase each other beneath the sun; When you fly to the water's edge and dive, Where the cool green depths your sense revive; Where the shining fishes dart and skim On a wave's white crest, or in caverns dim. And I think of the Bush, And it's peaceful hush, hen a sudden rush, and a whirr of wings, And over my head a blackbird sings. And I wander down to creeks unknown, Where rippling wavelets have been blown, Where shadows dim the ferns make there, To hide the moss and maiden hair. As I walk with shady gums above, And wattles, of the land I love, From this solitude I'm recalled just then By the admonition: "Asleep again?" —Joan Webster, Pass VI.a, Krome.

Pansies and Parsley. Have you ever passed a garden filled with many-coloured blooms? I have, and each time I passed I thought, "Wouldn't it be lovely re have a garden like that?" At last my chance came. Daddy pulled out the pumpkins, and I was given that bed for my gardening. I decided, at once, to plant pansies, with a small border of parsley. Of course, the first thing to do was to dig. I dug, I raked, and I watered that bed. Then bought two dozen pansy seedlings. The pansies planted, I retired from the field of gardening to dream. Dreams of vases filled with pansies, pansies strewn in my path, and pansies in my wedding bouquet. Then, when the pansies died, fields of waving daffodils and poppies. But, alas, after about three weeks of such thoughts, I looked at my garden again. What! No waving pansies, but waving parsley! Parsley E.1.1 over my garden, and also thistles. Inspecting the thistles, I found a long green shoot, and then a few green leaves. "Aha!" I thought, "what can this be? Maybe a daffodil plant." Visions of golden daffodils! Perhaps I would grow something besides parsley and thistles. One morning, I found my strange plant had burst into flower. A gaudy purple bloom

SILVER AND GREEN brightened the glow around the thistles. I could see newspaper headings, "Amateur Gardener Finds New Plant" or "Schoolgirl Gardener's Wonderful Discovery." Off I raced to find the gardener, and brought him along to see my flower. "Garlic, miss," he said; "yes, garlic gone to seed!" —Glen Saleeba, V.b, Cato.

My Cat. I had a little cat, I called him "Tommy Grey," And when I said, "Come here," He quickly ran away. —Hannah Halprin, 8 yrs., Junior IV.b, Fitchett.

Autumn Leaves. Autumn leaves are falling Falling on an Autumn day, Autumn leaves of colours gay, Crunching, rustling down this way. I love to run in Autumn leaves On a sunny Autumn day. —Patricia Dixson, 61 yrs., Junior II.a, Cato.

The Little Wind. Little wind, blow on the hill-top, Little wind, blow down the plain, Little wind, blow• up the sunshine, Little wind, blow off the rain. —Jill Dixon, 8 yrs., IV.b, Junior School, Berry.

A Scare. The other evening I had a harrowing experience. I went to bed as usual, and started thinking about all my worldly worries and the home work that was still left undone. I was just contemplating whether I had better get up at five or half-past four the next morning to finish it, when suddenly I went all cold down my back. Something had touched my right arm. It had felt all furry and hairy. Was it r. mouse or some nocturnal creature? I did not know! With my left arm, I very bravely caught bold of the unknown, and squeezed it tightly. No sound escaped from it. I grew more frightened. How could any creature get underneath my bed clothes? Yet there it was. Some-

thing had got it, and for all I knew it might be going to bite me at any minute. So, with rny hand over it, and with closed eyes, I gradually drew it out. It was now on the pillow beside my face, and, scarcely daring to move, I opened my eyes. With a glassy stare I gazed at the cause of my fear and—what a shock I had when I saw that it was—my plait! Why can't I get my hair cut off? —Shirley Jeffrey, V.b, Berry.

Tram Stop Duty. (With apologies to A. A. Milne.) At 3.25, when the school bell ringses, And girls fly for home on eager wingses, "Prefixes" and "pro'ses" do their duties-Poundses, gateses, tram-stops and thingses. Now tram-stop duty's like droving sheepses; We stop girls from gath'ring in clumpses and heapses, We keep them at gateses and get them in lineses, And break up those groups of eightses and nineses. We endeavour to stop those wild rushes for tramses, To keep the path clear for mothers with pramses, Put order is difficult when public school boyses, Who are watching proceedings, make appreciative noises! We see girls have hatses (now no one has gloveses), We keep them in lines without pushes and shoveses; And up till the time of the stopping of tramses, They're practically looking as meek as white lambses. But when tramses stop too far down the linses, Girls dash and climb on in those eightses and nineses; 1 hey rush from the gates, clamber on in great pileses! That's tram-stop duty and all of its trialses! —Judith Leask, Honour VI., Fitchett.

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SILVER AND GREEN Theorem 99, 746, 351.

Cook Complex.

(This is the result of too much geometry.) N.B.—A thorough knowledge of all preceding theorems is absolutely necessary before attempting this. Given: A school girl (preferably M.L.C. type), a textbook (preferably Latin), a by, and a fly swat. To Prove: That dead flies equal nervous breakdowns. Construction: Place girl in chair, accurately place the book 14 inches from the eyes, place fl y on wall, and the fly swat within the radii of the girl's arms. Proof: After swotting (the girl at the book) the result is a nervous breakdown. After swatting (the girl at the fly), the result is dead fly. But, as swotting = swatting, then, by subtraction, a nervous breakdown = a dead fly. Q.E.F. (quod erat fly). —Written by the notable descendants of "FLYtagorus"—B.C., V.c, Berry; D.H., V.a., Krome.

Excitement was rife; the teachers were unable to keep the girls in order; detentions and order marks were useless; everything was disorganised. Then rumours became fact. A cook was coming! Before dawn on the day,, heads were popping out of the windows, and anxious voices asked: "Is it going to be fine?" "Is the sun up?"

Wings. I've often wondered why not I Could fly away up in the sky, And soar away on feather wings, Like insects, birds, and bats, and things. There'd be no need for car and bus, There's never need to be a fuss If we missed our evening train— We'd just take off and fly again. So if by any chance one day, Somebody to you should say: "I have to-day invented wings," Do get a pair, they're useful things! —Dione Cohen, Lower V.e, Krome.

The Horse. I am a horse, I live in a stable, I eat and eat, Till I am able To plough the fields, To gather the sheaves, To wander through the rustling leaves. —Judith Cayley, III.a, Berry.

"The sun hasn't had time to rise yet." "What does it look like?" "What! Is it raining? Let me have a look." But all fears were groundless: it was a perfect day. A few white clouds chased each other across a perfect blue sky. By nine o'clock the whole School was assembled at the front of the main building. The orchestra and choir were arranged on the steps with a background of artistically decorated bushes. The rest of the School were on the lawn, holding flags and confetti. The Head Prefect held a beautiful spray of flowers. There was an expectant and unusual hush when, at half past nine, the taxi, which the School had sent to convey him here, rolled up the drive. The Principal opened the car door, and out he stepped. Just then the School orchestra broke into an exquisite rendering of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," and the choir joined in. Then the Head Prefect, with her best curtsy, presented the flowers. The School cheered, waved flags, and threw confetti. Then there was an expectant silence; he was going to speak. "Mr. Wood, members of the staff, and girls," he said, "I must say how much I appreciate this very kind welcome, and how glad I am to cook for such nice young ladies"—(cheers) — "again. Thank you." He bowed, then went up the steps. The mass of figures slowly melted away. —Elizabeth Wood, V.a, Fitchett.

Baby Leaves. In the tree-tops, so straight and tall, Baby leaves fall down the wall, Over field and over town, Leaves of colours red and brown,

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Rustling, rustling in the grass, Here the fairies love to dance. In the leaves of colours gay, Little fairies love to play. —Margaret Scott, 61 yrs., Junior II.a, Berry.

The Little Fairy. I am a little fairy, I talk a lot, I do, Sometimes I go to my playmate's place— She talks, too.

He regarded with his large eyes The pool. Behind a cloud, the sun passed Gradually. The toad slipped back into the warmth Of the nothingness he had created for himself. —Joan Garden, 14 yrs., Pass VI.b, Berry.

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Within a Comm., all perfect and sedate, We watched these Prefects plan and calculate. —Barbara Clark, 61 yrs., II.a, Berry. Beheld our Yvon Rob., her weighty thoughts, Bucket and baton relays for the sports. At Night. With Barbara Smiff, at moments to assist, There's a friendliness out in the night. Who played at patience with the duty list. Breezes are gentle and cool Djoon Djenkin, if the list was getting wuss, Where the poplars are, shivering like ghosts, Would work it out with logs and calculus. Fringing the silver-lit pool. While Audriflemmin left awhile her job, Where the wind, whispering dreams to the Discussing Cato's chance with Shirlirob. earth, Anattim, Edith Wentwuff and Jone Write, Rustles the ferns by the brink, Searched for their books in cupboard black as And the wee drowsy folk of the bush night, Creep to the edges to drink. Then four came out, where in but three did go, In the hollows, where scent-burdened flowers Found, one Roof Camble, lost two weeks ago. Sway with the breath of the breeze, While Joodileask in all the corners peered, And the pale-frosty rays of the moon Because her motet (Handel) disappeared. Steal through the branches of trees, When Linnle said she'd always thought it There's a peacefulness reigns on the earth, could, Something that Nature endows, Jone Wilkysn remarked, Well, Linnle Would. To the hush of the lone, silent night, Lulled by the sweet dreaming hours. While Mijjirob, of all this unaware, —Mimi Yees„ Pass VI.c, Fitchett. Worked at French verse and home work in her spare.

Vacuity. The toad lay lazily by the pool, His glazed eyes staring Into a nothingness he created for himself. It was warm and sunny. His eyes blinked slowly, he gazed around. Nothing stirred. The pool was still, not a ripple Disturbed its quiet surface. A shout! A splash! The peace was broken. The water lapped the edges lightly. Ponderously the toad lifted his head.

—V.E., Honour VI., Fitchett.

Acknowledgment of Contemporaries. The Editress wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magaz ines: —"Coo-ee," "Palate and Petticoat," "The Lauristonian," "The Scotch Collegian," "Pallas," "Conian," "Wesley College Chron icle," "The Ruytonian," "Pegasus," "Carey Chronicle," "The Cluthan," "The Melburnian," "The Mitre," "The Mangarian," "The Michaelian," "Patchwork," and any others which may have been inadvertently omitted.

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THE LATE MISS A. M. FITCHETT. Miss A. M. Fitchett, the first Lady Superintendent of M.L.C., passed away Hobart on Monday, 26th November, 1945, at a very advanced age.

Miss Fitchett was a niece of the first Principal of M.L.C., the late Rev. Dr. W. H. Fitchett. By her integrity and dignity she left an ineffaceable memory in the to minds of all boarders in the early years of the history of M.L.C. From 1882 1922 Miss Fitchett faithfully served the school, and during her long retirement she never lost her keen interest in its welfare. The School expresses deep sympathy with Miss Fitchett's relatives.

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EDITOR: VALERIE EAST. MAGAZINE COMMITTEE: Miss Lindsay, Miss L. Mitchell, Barbara Astridge, Lesley Cornford, Lois Forbes, Judith Leask, Mary Spence, Glen Tomasetti, Mimi Yees.

EDITORIAL The continuing personality of a school affects all who come into contact with it. Enriched but not altered by the succeeding generations, it is a real force that binds the present to the past and the future, and gives us a sense of association with something changing yet per. manent. Alterations in organisation or appearance of the school are ultimately superficial compared to the spirit which makes it an entity. At one time the school emblem was a dove, not a star, and the gardens were laid out in flower-beds. While some of us have been here, the uniform has changed from navy blue to grey, and the "new buildings" have taken the place of the old. After we have left, the school will not remain as we remember it. We always like to feel part of our community —the home, the town, the country—rather than isolated misfits. The community at M.L.C. is made of our friends and- companions, always

an integral part of the school for us, although they, too, will leave it. We are proud of our school, because we feel that we belong to it and it belongs to us. We have a responsibility for its future, so that others may also receive what we have been given. The spirit of service is kindled in us. Service is the essence of the spirit of the school and of citizenship. At school we have unlimited opportunities for co-operation and leadership, perseverance and example. When we leave school, we shall carry this spirit to our new life. The troubled years of the postwar world will demand all the unselfish service we are able to give. There will be for us a still deeper meaning in the words we have sung so often in assembly— "To give, and give, and give again What God hath given thee, To spend thyself, nor count the cost, To serve right gloriously."

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School Highlights TERM III.

TERM II June—

September—

Tuesday, 5th—Up and on! Friday, 15th—At the Round Table Debate with Melbourne Boys' Grammar we reached satisfactory conclusions upon countless contentious subjects. Friday, 22nd—The school absorbed the main points of a debate in which Berry successfully argued against Krome that "Socialism alone can adequately deal with Social Reconstruction after the War." Friday, 29th—The boarders had a birthday. Day girls shared it at night.

Tuesday, 18th—The last lap. work!

July— Thursday, 26th—Tremendous variety of the items presented marked the first of the M.L.C. "Celebrity Concerts." August— Wednesday, 1st—Sympathetic quiet prevailed while Senior School was being examined and found wanting. Tuesday, 7th—Announcement of the invention of the atomic bomb— "And are we yet alive, And see each other's face?" Wednesday, 15th—Victory in the Pacific! The whole school assembled together for the first time. After Mr. Wood's official announcement of the cessation of hostilities in the Pacific, and throughout the world there was a spontaneous silence, and we experienced a sense of profound thanksgiving. As the National Anthem and our cheers died away we could hear the distant cheers of neighbouring schools. Saturday, 25th—Then M.L.C. gave a choral and chamber music concert in aid of the projected Women's Hall of Residence at Queen's College. blisful these Thursday, 30th—"Harkneth birddes, how they singe!" Cato and Fitchett "birds" evidently sang to greatest effect. Friday, 31st—We "hie away"—for two short weeks.

To work!

Wednesday, 19th—Examinations (so soon!) for harmony students. Friday, 21st—Mr. Wood told us at the school service in Open Period some of his plans for the School Chapel. Sunday, 23rd—P.L.C., M.C.E.G.G.S., M.L.C., Scotch and Wesley formed a combined choir at an inspiring youth service at St. Paul's Cathedral. Wednesday, 26th—The premiere of "Family Portrait"—the first school play for four years. Thursday, 27th—"Should auld acquaintance be forgot?" Hardly for M.L.C. old girls, for whom Miss Bazeley's Sub-Intermediate Musical Appreciation Group performed Bach's "Peasant Cantata." Friday, 28th—When the Shakespeare Society examination results were announced, Margaret Gooding won first prize, and Lois Forbes gained a pass with credit. October— Friday, 5th—We enjoyed another Round Table Debate with Melbourne Grammar. Tuesday, 9th-3,300 eggs arrived at school and were despatched to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Friday, 12th—Staff entertained Prefects and Probationers at afternoon tea. Friday, 19th—Our first Round Table Debate with Scotch College, our last debate for the year. Saturday, 20th—Our girls presented the Bach "Peasant Cantata" to a very appreciative audience at the British Music Society's concert for young people. Thursday, 25th—Margaret O'Callaghan and Gwen Roberts were two of the three soloists at the concert presented in the Melbourne Town Hall by the Junior Symphony Orchestra.

SILVER AND GREEN November— Thursday, 1st—Middle House Music Contests. "Glad rivalries in arts of peace." Wednesday, 7th—Intermediate and Leaving examinations begin. Friday, 9th—House Music Contests. Middle school choirs "loosen the notes in a silver stream." Armistice Day commemoration. The Rev. Eric H. 0. Nye, Minister of Auburn Methodist Church, who served in the last war, spoke to Assernblv. Saturday, 10th—Combined Schools' Athletic Sports won by M.L.C. Saturday, 17th—Old Collegians held a fete for the War Loan Bursary Fund. Friday, 23rd—Senior House Swimming Sports.

Tuesday, 27th—Gym. Display before a large attendance of parents. Many photos. of "The M.L.C. Star" were taken.. Wednesday, 28th—Girls who are lewiing this year will never forget their last school communion service. December— Monday, 3rd—With pale, yet calm demeanour, Matriculation students present themselves for examination. Friday, 7th—Our parents come to school to view their daughters' handiwork and to marvel thereat. Saturday, 8th—Old Collegians met for their annual Garden Party. Thursday, 13th—"But oh, old school, we've loved you well, Good-bye, good luck to you." —S.R.

School Activities Devotional Notes. "The tumult and the shouting dies, The captains and the kings depart, Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart." The war is over, but Peace is not gained. Scientists and philosophers tell us that our moral development is far behind the scientific progress made during the war. It is only from within us that Peace can come. May Devotional be an act of worship to bring peace within ourselves, and to enable us to share it with others! In preparation for the Hymn Festival, we have been singing some of the less familiar hymns of our hymn-book, and we have found treasures both in words and music. Devotional has been on Wednesday mornings this term in the hope that more girls could attend on that day. All Senior girls are welcome to this short service. —M.L.W.

Reception of Church Members. The Annual Service for the reception of Methodist senior boarders into Church Mem-

bership was held at Auburn Methodist Church on Sunday evening, 11th November. The service was conducted by the Rev. Eric H. 0. Nye, minister of the Auburn Church, and the Principal, who preached the sermon. Thirteen young people from the Auburn congregation were received into membership at the same service, several of these being day girls of the school. The names of the seventeen boarders who became church members are Judith M. Bell, Nancy Cummings, Audrey Doherty, Elmie Dorman, Norma Eldridge, Noleen Ferris, Lois Gardiner, Marjorie Gordon, Betty Harper, Nola Junghenn, Faith Leach, Audrey O'Donnell, Pamela Parish, Kathleen Reseigh, Hazel Smith, Margaret Tulloh, and Alison Turner.

Bible Study Fellowship. "If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me."—Matthew 17: 24. In the hurry and bustle of the school week, the few minutes of peace and quiet discussion afforded by the Bible Study Fellowship are an inspiration to those of us who are seeking help and guidance in our daily lives.

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The highlight in our programme for the Second Term was the party held for children from the South Melbourne Mission. Twentysix attended and spent a happy afternoon playing games in and around the gym., and enjoying the afternoon tea. Our speakers during the last two terms included Mrs. Duncan, of the Junior School staff, who gave us an interesting talk about schools in Malaya. Rev. Ray Williams described to us the work of the South Melbourne Mission, and Miss Christian spoke of the opportunities for girls in social welfare work, either inside or outside the Church. Our closing service for this year was held on 25th October, when Rev. Rex Mathias spoke to us. Padre Rex Dakers was our last speaker for Open Period, his subject being his experiences as a prisoner of war in Germany. We are very grateful to the staff for their help throughout the year; and although we could not hold so many meetings as usual, owing to increased school activities, those we could arrange proved very stimulating. —B.M.M.

International Relations Group Notes. The first activity of the I.R.G. in Term II was to betake ourselves, with others, to the "Desert Song." The financial result of this theatre night in aid of the War Loan Bursary Fund was £15. There were rumours afterwards of the formation of a "Red Shadow Club" within the school. Our thanks go to Miss Guyett for the new method of conducting our meetings and our studies between meetings. We are divided into groups, each group making a study of a book of its own choice on a particular subject, and enlightening fellow-members at the meetings. Without this arrangement we could not possibly have dealt with so much material concerning our topic for this term, China. Barbara's group chose the Dragon Book of verse and prose and gave us such an interesting glimpse of Chinese folk lore that we wished to pursue this subject further. Joan's group dealt with "The Story of China." These talks were very informative and held our interest throughout. Before the end of the year we hope to study the United Nations Charter.

During second and third terms it has been our privilege to hear many outstanding speakers under the auspices of the I.R.G. Rev. W. H. Newell, President of the National Mission Council of New Zealand, spoke to us on the subject of Church Union. We feel that a unified Church is the only Church to which those outside will listen. Mr. R. Rista, manager of the Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris, addressed us on the subject of France, and Professor Woodruff spoke on San Francisco Conference, on the United Nations Charter and its future implementation. "Each of us must want peace so badly," he said, "that it will be impossible for the organization for peace to fail." Rev. B. Chapman spoke on the important subject of antiSemitism. He showed us that the reasons for anti-Semitism usually supplied are fallacious. Mr. Chapman also dealt with the problem of the Jews and Palestine. The last speaker for the year was the Hon. Norman Makin, Minister for Munitions, who spoke about his visit to Russia in 1935. On the recommendation of the Chinese Ministry of Information, the following books have been placed in the Library:—"The Wisdom of China and India" (edited by Lin Yutang), the "Dragon Book of Verse" (tr. by Arthur Waley), "International Development of China" (by Sun Yat-sen), "China but not. Cathay" (Hsiao Chien), "Monkey" (by Cherieen tr. by Arthur Waley).

Debating Notes. "Madam Chairman, ladies and gentlemen . . . ." Sometimes, of course, the formal phrase is varied by "Mister Chairman," which, on occasions, is accidentally thundered at the young lady at the end of the table by young gentlemen in the heat of oratory. And we, too, have often been guilty of addressing a selfrespecting Public School boy as "Madam"! But then, that's half the fun! After so few chances to air our views in the earlier part of the year, we have been anxious to have more and more debates. But, unfortunately, they have to be fitted in with our many other school activities.

SILVER AND GREEN On 15th June, we spent a most enjoyable evening at Melbourne Boys' Grammar, where we practically made the Prep. School hall shudder with our varied ideas on subjects ranging from "jazz" to "the nationalisation of medicine." On Friday, 5th October, we had our former hosts to a return Round Table Debate, and Church House was brightened by a few flowers, a few lively faces and a few lively words. The boys were so quick in rising to their feet that they left the girls standing—or sitting! Everything went off well apart from the fact that a few biscuits were gracefully hurled upon the table by a fairy-fingered hostess and that the lid of the hot water jug was carefully poured into the tea-pot! The second Inter-House Debate of the year was held on 22nd June, when Berry convinced the school, if not Krome, "That Socialism alone can adequately deal with social reconstruction after the war." The debating was rather ingenious and the result, once again, very close. In the final House Debate, Fitchett defeated Berry, the subject being "That a hard peace for Japan is necessary." So let's give Mrs. Nurse and Miss Powell three hearty cheers for their help and guidance in debating this year! And three cheers, too, for the many who have entertained us as guests and hosts throughout the year, for our chairwomen and for ourselves. —J.L.

Social Service Notes.

captain, or someone closely connected with her! The Bombed Children Appeal, which has been adopted by the Lower Middle School as, their particular appeal, was marked by its tiny, fluffy baby garments and tins of money; and we all remember the soft, warm woollies collected by the Sub-Intermediate French Club in its appeal for the Children of France. Box upon box—they were big ones, too— of varied garments were sent away from the school for the U.N.R.R.A. Appeal which was splendidly supported. Even those who had the job of packing the garments and hunting for twin shoes, still felt enthusiastic about it all when they had finished. Then, during the September holidays, many of the Seniors went in to the Melbourne Town Hall to help with the packing there—and upheld the name of the school by their efficiency. £50 was collected this year for the Chinese Relief Appeal and £12/7/- by irresistible young sellers of buttons for the Methodist Babies' Home Appeal. We have been disappointed to see that girls have not made full use of the opportunity of joining the School War Savings Group. The money collected this year has totalled £42/10/-, and we thank Mrs. Wood and members of the staff who have assisted in this group. The Food for .Britain Appeal met with a really wonderful response—£117/11/2 in money and great piles of tinned and preserved food. We are hoping that our particular donations may be sent to various Methodist schools in England. Egg Day was, of course, remarkable for its eggs. Over 3,300 were collected for the Royal Melbourne Hospital and we broke last year's record. We hope we did not break too many eggs in the process!

1945 seems to have been a year of recordbreaking in the sphere of social service work and there have been marked enthusiasm and co-operation in every part of the school. Much of this enthusiasm has been imparted to us by Miss B. Jackson, Miss Slater, Mrs. Kelly and Miss Dobbyn, who have worked tirelessly, supervising all social service work this year.

£40/8/- in Social Service money was collected by all Forms last term and this is certainly a splendid effort.

Social service captains all over the school have worked willingly and well. If you have ever seen a girl all wound up in khaki wool, or walking gingerly, balancing bags of eggs, or staggering beneath a pile of precariously perched tins of food—that was a Social Service

After wide support by colourful sales of sweets, vegetables and flowers and other efforts, we are proud to announce that our War Loan Bursary Fund stands at £1,280/14/8—very near the completion of our second bursary. And now our Chapel Fund has been opened by an

SILVER AND GREEN exclusive performance presented by Honour VI and the Prefects. We do appreciate the co-operation of all, which has enabled the school to do such won'derful work, and the generosity of parents, members of Staff and girls in supporting the many appeals.

French Club Notes. Our French Club has had a very profitable year, and we thank the mistresses who attended the meetings. We were invited to P.L.C. one Saturday afternoon, when we sang French songs, played French games and had a very enjoyable time. We are now looking forward to our visit to "Lauriston" on Friday evening, 2nd November. At these meetings we have met girls with similar interests from other schools, have made many friends, and, incidentally, have improved our French conversation. Those girls who entered for the Alliance Francaise examinations obtained very good results:— Dictee— Grade I: Lesley Hogg, 1st prize; Judith Leask, 2nd honourable mention; Pat Weymouth, honourable mention. Grade II: Betty Sinclair, honourable mention; Shirley de Graaff, honourable mention; Lesley Cornford, honourable mention. Lecture and Conversation— Grade I: Lesley Hogg, 1st prize; Judith Leask, 2nd prize. Poetry— Grade I: Judith Leask, 1st prize; Lesley Hogg, hon. ourable mention. Grade II: Betty Sinclair, honourable mention; Lesley Cornford, honourable mention; Betty Evans, honourable mention; Shirley de Graaff, honourable mention; Joan Layh, honourable mention. We are very grateful to Miss Dahle for her help in all our French activities, and we hope that the results will continue to be of such a high standard.

Sub-Intermediate French Club Notes. The Sub-Inter. French Club was inaugurated at the beginning of the year by Miss Slater, and has become very popular. One of the biggest events of the year was a hike around Montrose early in First Term. After walking for miles up a very steep mountain, we had a French lunch in the international picnic manner—a la cotelette, etc. After being caught in a heavy shower of truly Victorian rain, we returned home, footsore, weary and wet—to dream of French gum-trees, it is true—but having had "une journee vraiment gentille." Another highlight was a talk by Mme. Taylor, who besides vivaciously entertaining us with many amusing anecdotes, gave us a glimpse of war-torn France, prompting us to bring clothing for the French appeal. Then too, many of our members participated in the "Brighter French Afternoon," held at the University, our contribution being a bracket of "Chansons Francaises." Our regular Monday lunch-time meetings have been exciting too—we have learned many French songs, both popular tunes and folk songs; played French games, and generally increased our vocabulary of every-day words. Soon we may be able to write our notes in French! The obvious conclusion from all this, is that the Sub-Inter. French Club does things in a big way; that Sub-Inter. 1945 is difficult co equal—in French at least—and that Miss Slater is a remarkably efficient organiser, to whom we say— "Mille Remerciments!"

Walking Club Notes. "O'er hill and hollow, We follow, we follow, Will o' the Wisp or Star." (Walking Club Hike Song.) I vaguely remember our first hike was away back in the lazy, peaceful days of First Term —somewhere round about Wandin. I remember it vaguely on purpose, as I think it was my fault we walked half a mile in the wrong

SILVER AND GREEN direction. However, we were in plenty of time far the train, so we invaded a local fruit shop and afterwards sat on the station, swopping stories in the gathering dusk amid gath(Do you know the one ering mosquitoes. about the glopmaker? No time for that now, though.) A series of dreadful colds and exam. papers prevented the President's attending the next hike. Nothing daunted, the Hikers, led by the invincible Loney and Val, still carried on. (Please do not misunderstand me.) We were going from Hurstbridge to Eltham via Panton Hill. However, we came to a parting of the roads. The hike-book took the high road. We took the low road, and the Pioneers (oh! Pioneers) trekked from Hurstbridge via the Great Unknown via Greensborough via some more to Eltham. We will not forget the Hikey Songs, the literature we read in the train which finally helped to boil our famous teasoup, the wicious wogs, and the speeches and celebrations of our homecoming. For Term II holidays, we planned a BikeHike. The fatal day dawned with a sort of hurricane. Vanish Bike-Hike. However, our Hike-Hike really happened. A day of events—leap-frogging over posts, mountaineering, people abandoning the hike and catching buses, the whole party accepting a lift in one very small truck, running for the train—all this really happened. Our most successful hike, however, was the most unpopular. I refer to the hike en. masse from school to home during the tram strike. Third Term we hope to have another hike before our youth is done. At least, we shall end gloriously, with a song on our lips, our hike-books in our hands, our rucksacks on our backs, and blisters on our feet. —V.E., L.J.

Library Notes. The Walton Library! We have now attained the dignity of a name, as shown by our newly designed bookplates which adorn the new books Some of these bOoks constantly arriving. are:— 'The Oratorio Bairstow — "Handel's Messiah'.' Baker—"The Australian Language."

Bellew—"Pioneering Ballet in Australia." Bunn—"Johann Sebastian Bach." Clegg—"Medicine in Britain." Gardner—"Community Centres." Ham—"Doctor in the Making." Hayward—"Romance of Medicine." Hitch—"Nurses' Complete Medical Dictionary." Hogbin—"Development and Welfare in the Western Pacific." Housman—."Happy and Glorious." Irwin—"Young Bess." Le Maistre—"Physical Education." Lewis—"Beyond Personality." MacLagan—"The Bayeux Tapestry." McKay—"Ants and their Ways." Masefield—"A 'Macbeth' Production." Miller—"Encyclopwdia of Bible Life." Oldham Press—"World Famous Books in Outline." • Rawlinson—"Concise History of the Indian People." Roberts—"The Story of Oil." Rutley—"The Story of China." Seagrave—"Burma Surgeon." . Seth-Smith—"When Shakespeare Lived in Southwark." Smith—"Milton and his Modern Critics." Spyri—"Heidi Grows Up." Strong—"Some Famous Statesmen." Stuart—,"Men and Women of the Middle Ages." Tickner—"Earlier English Drama," Thomas—"The Story on the Willow Plate." Williamson "The Evolution of England." For these we thank the Old Collegians. The Dictionary Catalogue is now completed and is housed in the Information Cabinet. It is a guide to data on almost everything—ants, Buddhism, television, microbes, orchestral music or atomic structure. Newspaper cuttings on various topics are filed in the Information Cabinet, and Miss Raitt's gift of two hundred pictures will make this section even more valuable. Samples of current interest from the file are displayed in the cloisters showcase. At the end of last term, Intermediate English Literature girls made excellent models of Elizabethan theatres and costumes which were proudly exhibited in the Library. Technical

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details such as blaCk curtains for tragedy and flags flying were accurate and many models excited special interest because of the ingenious little versions of Shakespearean dramas being acted on the stages. Sub-Intiermediate and Fourth Form girls are busy making attractive literary Christmas cards Those of Australian for hospital children. authors and poets will be sent to English children and Australian children will be given those of English writers. Our Assistant-Librarian, Miss Muriel Cock, has passed the Preliminary Examination in Librarianship. Another Old Collegian, Jean Willis, is also taking the course. The highlight of Second Term was the visit of Mrs. Dorothy Riddle, organiser of school libraries in South Australia, who talked to us. Ten of our Intermediate girls demonstrated Library Practice as taught in our Library. Miss Riddle presented us with a Dewey chart as a memento of her visit. During the vacation, fifty-eight members of the Library School visited M.L.C. and were entertained by Mrs. Taylor and two committee members, Patricia Weymouth and Beverley Kiddie. Later, Beverley gave another talk at the Library Conference held at the Melbourne Technical School, on The Work of a School Library Committee. The Monday talks given by Senior girls are becoming more and more popular, our audiences often doubling those of First Term. Miss F. Amor, Librarian of the Council for Educational Research, also gave one of our recent talks, and told us about the Library Training School in Sydney. The most recent addition to our Library must not be omitted. It is the Dictionary Trolley, which will be very helpful to girls in their reference work. To the many people who have helped us and are interested in the progress of our Library, we say, "Thank you!" —M.McW.

were held in broad daylight and we were considering the subject as it was developed by early civilizations centred on the Mediterranean, so naturally stars of the Southern Hemisphere were ignored. Some of our members have spoken to us on subjects ranging from the history of astronomy and calculations depending on astronomy down to such debatable subjects as the likely inhabitants of Mars. We were given a very interesting talk on the formation of the constellations and their names. For instance, the heavenly twins—Castor and Pollux—are supposed to be sons of the Greek god Zeus, and were used by Greek sailors as a guide home. From another group of stars were imagined the figures of Cassiopeia, Perseus and Andromeda. The Greeks must have had a vivid imagination as these three figures consist of only fourteen stars. However, as a result of our meetings which have been all too few, we may be able to recognize some of the heavenly bodies in the Northern Hemisphere if we ever have the chance. We thank Miss Kellaway for all the assistance she has given us throughout the year. —J.J., P.T.

Senior Mathematics Group.

The star sportswomen and musicians seldom seem to find their way into Berry House, and this year is no exception, unless some girls have been hiding their talents. However, we have several champions who have led the rest of us.

The Mathematics Group changed its constitution this year and elected a Committee of four to arrange meetings and select speakers. We decided that we should study astronomy —astronomy with a small "a" as our meetings

Sub-Intermediate Maths. Club. The Sub-Intermediate Maths. Club, under the guidance of Miss S. Jackson, Mrs. Kelly and Miss Wilson, has met once a fortnight during the year in L.V.f Form-room. We have enjoyed puzzling out figure squares and solving interesting problems and puzzles. Many of the problems have baffled us, but they seemed so simple when explained. We have juggled with proved the impossible!

numbers,

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Despite the fact that our numbers are not large, those who have attended the Maths. Club meetings during the year have been very enthusiastic and helpful members.

—J.W. Berry House Notes.

SILVER AND GREEN The Middles this year have an unusual amount of talent on the sporting side, and it was mostly due to them that Berry won second place on Sports Day. It was a great moment when our Middle Sports captain, Gwenda Sherry, went up to receive both the cups presented for Middle Section events. We were fortunate, too, in the basketball, as we had several members of both School teams. As a result we came second in the basketball, but again a large proportion of credit goes to our brilliant Middle team. Our debating team met Krome's debaters one Friday morning last term. We held our breaths while Mr. Wood read out the marks, but heaved a sigh of relief when we found that Berry had won by a few points. Miss Dawe has been very good all the year in helping us out of our difficulties, and has urged us on when our prospects did not seem very bright. Our position regarding House points improved considerably last term, and we hope to continue the good work and make up for the points we lost First Term. —P.T.

Cato House Notes: The House spirit has carried us through to victories in several fields this year, and we must not forget the sportswomen and musicians in whom the spirit burns. At the end of first and second terms, Cato led the House progress totals, but there is still many a slip twixt the captain's finger and the 'winged victory's lip—(or is it wing?) We sustain and intensify our efforts. We are especially blest with athletes, and on the day of the Aths. Sports shouts of "Come on Steve!" (not to mention Flem and Fent, Mwyn and Mim, Beeps and Tulloh) came from the Cato quarter of the gallery. We won the day. Our sports captain, Audrey Fleming, received an armful, though not an embarrassment, of riches which Cato holds for the year. Our position in the hockey world is first (and second) and, in the swimming and tennis world, we hold second place. A new officer appointed in each House this year is the Life Saving Representative, whose thankless task it is to cajole people into the water to do Life

Saving examinations. The sincere thanks of Cato House are due to Ruth Pizzey, whose shining example and eloquent exhortations have lured so many of us to swim even during second term, with the result that we are at present leading by far in this branch of competition. Members of all the house choirs gathered after the Senior House Music Contests to assist Dr. Floyd in his annual exercise in addition (and in this case subtraction) of the allotted points. We tearfully told the Doctor that he must subtract a mark from Cato's total if it were to be correct. Thus audience and adjudicator realized that Fitchett and Cato had tied for first place. One afternoon Cato Seniors (girls and mistresses) gathered in the gym. and played Cootie, Wogs, Bugs, Beetles or What-you-will. We had a hilarious time, and the game enabled us to get to know the members of our own House. We had tea and moistened our tired throats with lemon-and-orange before dispersing. These notes would not be complete without expression of thanks to the staff members of Cato House. They show us what House spirit means, and we are most grateful for their constant enthusiasm and interest. —S.R.

Fitchett House Notes. Success has not been unmixed with disappointment for Fitchett this year, but with true House spirit we have carried on and tried again, adopting the philosophical outlook that we may have better luck next time. Our main successes have been in the tennis and swimming worlds. But to show that we are not all brawn and no brain, I must add that we have excelled in debating. Praise is also due to the singers of the House. At the adjudication of the Choral Contest, after breathless addition and subtraction by the entire Senior School, it was found that Cato and Fitchett had tied for the laurels. In other fields perhaps we have not done so well, but 'enthusiasm has not been lacking, and we hope that next year we may do better. Especially have the Middles abounded in enthusiasm. Life Saving is becoming increasingly important among our school activities, and is one

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into which Fitchett girls have entered with alacrity. In first term we gained more points than the other houses, but in second term Cato rather stole our thunder. Final totals are as yet undecided as there will be three more exams. before the end of term. But we keep on keeping on! We must not forget our hockey and basket. ball enthusiasts, who, although they strove valiantly, yet were unsuccessful in their efforts. And we must not omit to mention our Juniors, who always constitute a vigorous section of the House. Thanks for your enthusiasm, Juniors. Those who are leaving are relying on those who will return to uphold the House tradition. In the familiar words of the good ,old song: "We pass on the torch that in darkness gleams." And the whole House thanks Miss Christen. sen and the other House mistresses for their interest and support throughout the year. Although the final issue as to which shall be cock House has not yet been decided, Fitchett, while naturally considering itself best, wishes the other Houses luck and congratulates them on their various achievements. May the best House win!

our voices for the Choral Contests—apparently we did not tune quite well enough. This term we are to have the Middle Section Choral Contest and the baseball matches and, at the moment, each House insists that it will be the victor in all these events. However, time will tell. The beaches will be very safe this Summer as fifty Krome-ites have passed various Life Saving examinations recently, and have collected the appropriate certificates and many more will be collecting theirs before the end of the year. 1945 is not yet over and Krome is still progressing steadily towards Victory. However, even if we do not arrive there in time we say—"Thanks Krome." —A.H., J.W.

Boarders' Notes.

Strange fancies and grim fears filled our minds as we established ourselves in residence on 13th February. Only two days before, we had read in the daily papers, "Cook. Wanted urgently. Apply M.L.C., Hawthorn, E.4." We pictured ourselves scrambling the eggs, stirring the stew, filleting the fish; or alternatively, dining "out" in Glenferrie. To our disappointment, we found that our meals were served to us as usual and we never exactly knew what Krome House Notes. went on behind the scenes. "Old" girls in particular were extremely sorry Once again we wish to thank Miss Kellaway, Miss Betts and the other House mistresses for to learn that our Lady Superintendent, Miss their valuable advice and assistance in helping Ball, was still in hospital after a serious illness, and would not be with us for the first two to lead Krome (to victory we hope). First Term brought the Swimming Sports weeks. Miss Pearson replaced Miss Ball dur(the result of which hardly concerned Krome) ing that time and thanks to her efficiency the and the Athletic Sports. Senior, Middle and "wheels within wheels" were soon running Junior tennis teams hit balls around the court smoothly. We were pleased to welcome into residence to some advantage, the Middle and Junior Misses Cock, Dawe, Jackson and Mayer, three teams both coming second. We came back to school after First Term of whom we seem to have encountered someholidays ready for anything. The first thing where before. This year House possesses five we had to tackle was a debate with Berry (in of the fifteen school Prefects and one Probawhich they proved themselves the better de- tioner, so that only two Wing Captains were baters). We then played the basketball and appointed. Our eight officers are: Shirley hockey matches and the Senior and Middle Robinson (Senior House Prefect), Marjorie basketball teams seemed to have derived most Robinson, Yvonne Robinson, Phyllis Trebenefit from their holidays, as they came first whella, Joan Wright (Prefects), Margaret and second respectively in their divisions. The Gooding (Probationer), Lexie Grant and Jean second hockey team also came second. Having Williams (Wing Captains). partly recovered from the injuries suffered Although the "old" and "new" girls were during the above matches, we started tuning well acquainted when their respective concerts

SILVER AND GREEN were given, we were interested to discover all the suspected and unsuspected talent in the House. New girls even excelled the old in the remarkable originality displayed in their items. In both concerts, performers and audience enjoyed themselves immensely. Early in the year, some of us attended a social of welcome to Mr. Nye, minister to the Auburn Methodist Church. We are especially interested in him, and he in us, because he has been chaplain to our sister-school in Perth. Many boarders formed part of Mr. Wood's choir at the Overseas Missions Demonstration of the Methodist Conference. Considering the fact that we, the sopranos, joined our voices with the tenors and basses (all ministers) for the first time at the performance, the result was remarkably good. Sheila, Deirdre, Neva and Jean received an encore after their beautiful rendering of "The Sandman," by Brahms. We congratulate Sheila Cantor, Deidre McCready, Neva Start, Joan and Robin Wright, winners of music scholarships this year. Many boarders were soloists or members of chamber music groups at the Senior School Music Recitals, and this year we have had two music recitals of our own, organized by Miss Mayer. The audience has enjoyed them, and it is a pleasure to play or sing to such a friendly gathering. In the second recital, several recitations were included in the programme. The writer requests that those really wishing to go into the matter of the House v. School relay race ax the Athletics Sports should refer to the June issue of this magazine. Second Term was marked by three most important events, the first of which was the celebration of our collective birthday. On 29th June anyone recognized as a boarder received profuse birthday wishes from her Form-mates. In the evening we had a royal tea in a transformed dining-hall, with its climax when the candles on the three-tiered cake were lit by Elena the littlest boarder. Mr. Wood read telegrams from friends of House. After tea we ushered our day girl guests into Fitchett Hall, and promised "we will be back" after we had dressed for the concert. Mrs. 'Iggins, and the young dandy who instructed

his despairing friend in the art of proposal will not soon be forgotten. From 9.30 a.m. till 1.30 p.m. on 15th August, V-P Day, the telephone was in continuous use, except for an enforced pause to permit incoming calls. At last all arrangements for the two-days holiday were made, we had all departed, and Miss Ball and the Staff were able to think (at first in a dazed and exhausted manner) of their own arrangements. Seventy boarders spent a wonderful evening at Wesley College towards the end of the term, and although the supper was indescribable, it was almost an anti-climax to that scavenger hunt. We hope to have Wesley boarders here at M.L.C.—unfortunately after these notes go to press. When we returned for our last term we found that Miss Day had responded to the lure of the footlights and was now moving in ballet circles. Miss Powell occupied her room until her return. We welcomed Miss Bath into residence (more correctly, back into residence) in place of Miss Jackson. The electric irons were monopolized in the first week of term by the eight boarders who were members of the cast of the School Play. Voluminous Eastern robes were kept creaseless for rehearsals and performances. Boarders filled the choir stalls at the Hymn Festival conducted by Mr. Wood at Auburn Church. We were somewhat overcome when we had to sing verses of some hymns by ourselves. The Hymn Festival was inspiring and it was a privilege to attend. Some of us who attend the Auburn services every Sunday were very pleased to join in a Thanksgiving Social for Temple Day, held in the Sunday school hall. We met many of the people whose faces have been familiar to us for so long, and we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Mrs. Nye presented each of us with a beautiful shoulder spray as a "thank you" for the concert we gave to the Auburn people. We were delighted with Mrs. Wood's idea that we should, in order to send butter to Britain, forgo butter one day in each week for seven weeks. It is good to think that we are able to send pounds of butter towards Christmas dinners in England.

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In conclusion, we thank Mr. and Mrs. Wood and Miss Ball for all that they have done for us. We are very glad that Miss Ball's health has been restored, and we. hope that we have not been such problem children as to prevent her from having a happy year. To the boarders of next year we say, Good luck! Be "joyously strong." —S.R.

Music Notes. 1945—the sixth year in the New Music School—has proved a busy one for all music enthusiasts. The following members of staff did not return this year:— Mrs. Leslie Middleton, Miss Jean Lehmann, Miss Betty Willis, Miss Pauline Ward. At the beginning of the second term, Miss Jean Beddoe had to resign. In their places, we welcomed Miss Heather Parker, Mus. Dip., piano; Miss Jean Burns, from Geelong for violin; Miss Vonda Mayer, Mus. Dip., piano; Miss Alison Hall, 4th year Mus. Bac., piano; and second term Miss Eunice Weir, Mus. Dip., piano; Miss May Clifford, Mus. Bac., piano. The Music Scholarships were competed for early in the year, and the successful candidates were: Sheila Cantor and Joan Wright, Senior Piano Scholarship (gift of A. L. Moran, Esq.). Norma Simmons and Neva Start, Singing Scholarship (gift of Sir Aaron Danks). Marie Bull, Violin Scholarship (gift of Mrs. Yehudi Menuhin). Estelle Nicholls, Orchestral Scholarship (gift of Mrs. Karl Kumm). Enid Rowe and Glen Saleeba, Orchestral Scholarship (gift of Mrs. F. J. Cato). Lillian Drummond and Audrey Fleming, Open Scholarship (gift of E. A. Wright, Esq.). Robin Wright and Deidre McCready, Open Scholarship (gift of Mrs. A. E. Alcock). Margaret O'Callaghan and Ruth Anderson, Open Scholarship (gift of Mrs. H. Hedley). Audrey Fleming, Original Composition (gift of Orpheus). Neva Start, Musical Perception (gift of Mrs. A. W. Downing).

Valerie Hughes and Jennifer East, Junior Scholarship (gift of Miss Anne Danks). Dr. Floyd and Miss Lorna Stirling were the adjudicators. On 10th April, these girls gave a recital in Fitchett Hall to assist the Walton Library fund. We thank the donors of Music Scholarships for their continued interest, generosity and encouragement. In Conference week, an enthusiastic band of Boarders and some choir girls assisted Mr. Wood at the Town Hall for the Overseas Mission Demonstration. Our annual Church Service was held at the Auburn Church, Oxley Road, on 13th May. The Service was broadcast over 3LO. The special choir sang Mendelssohn's Motet, "Hear My Prayer," with solos and three-part chorus. The first Secondary Schools Festival was held during the last fortnight of Term I, under the auspices of the Victorian School Music Association. Many schools of differing types and sizes took part. Each district held its own sessions in the local town halls. M.L.C. presented Junior and Senior Choirs, the Special Choir, groups of Madrigal singers, Chamber Music, and the School Orchestra. The final concert was held at the Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday, 9th May, at 8 p.m. The massed Choir of 800 voices was drawn from all the schools that contributed to the District Festivals. This year many of our students attended the Celebrity Orchestral Concerts; the occasional British Music Society Concerts on Saturday mornings were enjoyed. Some girls were able to attend the Free Orchestral Concerts given to school children by the A.B.C. At the end of Term I the Music School gave us a Lunch Hour Recital when Misses Marjorie and Gwen Prockter and Miss Elsie Fraser played the Schubert Trio in Bb. The Senior Music School Recitals were held on Thursday, 26th July, at 2.45 p.m.; Friday, 27th July, 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 28th July at 2.45 p.m. Varied and interesting programmes were given. Many attempted very big works. There was a crowded audience of interested parents and friends at each recital. The Middle and Lower Middle Music Recitals will be held on 9th November.

SILVER AND GREEN The Special Choir, Glee Singers and Or. chestra continue to practise regularly. Apart from the enjoyment derived from our rehearsals, it is encouraging to hear, from time to time, that our efforts have given help and pleasure. We are hoping that more of the younger girls in the school will take up the study of an orchestral instrument. The good work must continue! The House Music Contests were held on 29th August. A fine spirit of co-operation existed in all Houses. Dr. Floyd's judgments and criticisms are always eagerly awaited, but excitement knew no bounds when he announced that Fitchett and Cato had tied! The Sub-Intermediate Musical Appreciation Class under Miss Bazeley presented Bach's "Peasant Cantata" to a most appreciative audience on 23rd August, and again on "Back to School Day." They have been asked to repeat the performance at the Assembly Halt on Saturday, 20th October, for the benefit of other schools. Saturday, 25th August, was a very strenuous and exciting day for all music enthusiasts. Boarders had to forgo their usual Saturday "sleep in," for shoes had to be cleaned, and blouses ironed! This was the day of the Music School Recital given in the Union Theatre, at the University, in aid of the Queen's College Women's Hall of Residence Building Fund, at the invitation of the Queen's College authorities. We presented choral works, and chamber music to a full house. Our enthusiasm, and tone were somewhat dampened by the yards of hanging tapestry and velvet, but the school

spirit, and Miss Flockart, carried us through! The Recital was a wonderful success, and we were glad to help so good a cause. . The students of the School of Education . at the University visited us in Term II, and seemed to appreciate our work. There was a record number of entries for the music examinations this year, the results of which appear at the end of these notes. Congratulations to all successful candidates! On 27th October the Junior Symphony Orchestra is giving their first big programme in the Melbourne Town Hall. Several of our girls are in this orchestra which is conducted by Mr. John Bishop. We congratulate Margaret O'Callaghan and Gwen Roberts who have been chosen from twenty-one students to play two out of the three movements of Mendelssolm G minor piano concerto. This was the result of a competition open to all schools. A small group of choir girls helped in the combined choir of school girls and boys at St. Paul's on Youth Sunday, 23rd September. Many requests have been received during the year from churches, schools, the A.B.C. and others for items by musical groups. We have been unable to provide them because of our busy time-table. We sincerely thank all members of the Music Staff for their help in musical activities, and especially Miss Flockart for her strenuous work and valuable assistance given at all times. We thank Mr. Wood, too, for his help in the musical life of the school.

Music Examination Results 1945. Matriculation (Practical Section only). Honours: Joan Wright (piano), Shirley Robinson (violin), Elaine Hurd (piano), Sheila Cantor (piano), Lillian Drummond (violin), Norma. Simmons (piano), Linnell Wood (piano). Credit: Lexie Grant (piano), Neva Start (piano).

Piano. Associate: Margaret O'Callaghan. Grade I.—Honours: Robin Wright, Mimi Yees. Credit: Joan Stewart. Pass: Audrey Fleming. Grade IL—Honours: Judith Leask, Jean Williams, Norma Buckman, Margaret Vaughan,

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Betty Evans, Karen Leake. Credit: Dorothy Wood, Irene Griffiths, Gwenne Dunoon. Pass: Marion Fenton, Elizabeth Kent, Maureen Johnson, Joan Hodge. Grade III.---iHonours: Lois Harding, Rosemary Falconer, Norma Eldridge, Valerie Credit: Estelle Hughes, Jean Featherstone. Binns, Elizabeth Wood, Roma Lemke, Lois Matthews, Barbara Johnson, Marjorie Wall, Beverley McLaughlin, Faith Leach, Kathleen Thompson, Jean Siddons, Shirley Broadway, Joan Blainey, Joy McLaughlin, Valerie Dutneall. Pass: Shirley Cosgriff, Joan Rowe, Margaret McCutcheon, Laura Baitz, Marion Johnstone, Marjorie Gordon, Joan Rewell, Betty Holland. Grade IV.—Honours: Lois Gardiner, Barbara Dawson, Margaret Annett, Jill Adams, Noreen McLeod, Lorraine Block, Laurel Lockwood, Lorraine Evans. Credit: Elizabeth Jeffrey, Dorothy O'Donahoo, Joan Hollings, Judith Williams, Cecile Williams, Anne Webster, Ruth Holland, Barbara Scholfield, Pamela Hendy. Pass: Florence Ryder, Enid Adams, Beryl Trewern, Ruth McComb, Pamela Humphry, Joan Gill, Ruth Barber, Judith M. Bell, Mary Reeves, Ruth Pizzey, Alma Bishop. Grade V.—Honours: Pamela Power, Shirley Robinson, Mary Patten, Pamela Parish, Margaret Mitchell, Ann Williams, Mary Rowe, Credit: Joan Gurewitz, Nancy Wheaton, Ruth Nunn, Francie Jury, Margaret Arnold, Beverley Dawson, Phyllis McNaughton, Helen Gwillam, Pat Griffin. Pass: Marie Goldsmith, Heather Nixon, Jennifer East, Winifred Greer, Margot Simpson. Grade VI.—Honours: Jill Hickling, Elizabeth Wilson, Jill Wallace, Alison Rush. Credit: Noelle Judkins, Jocelyn Rogers, Bae Gillespie, Elaine Church, Marjorie Badenach, Norma Bunny, Judith Curtis. Pass: Gwenda Oxley, Marion Emeis, Margaret Laity, Nancy Batt. Preparatory.—Honours: Janice Knoblock, Lynette Hall. Credit: Myrna Marks, Judith McDonald, Robin Griffith, Janet Bell, Phillipa Balfe, Jeannette Roper, Merrole Lomas, Yvonne Gruen. Pass: Gladys Jennings. Chamber Music. Grade IL—Honours: Joan Wright, Audrey Fleming.

Grade III —Honours: Marie Bull. Credit; Sheila Cantor, Elaine Hurd, Robin Wright, Lillian Drummond, Shirley Robinson. Singing. Grade IL—Credit: Neva Start. Grade III.—Honours: Norma Simmons. Organ. Grade III.—Credit: Constance Mellor. Violin. Grade I.—Credit: Marie Bull. Grade II.—Credit: Robin Wright. Pass: Noleen Ferris, Barbara Scholfield, Shirley Jeff. rey, Beryl Johnson. Grade III.—Pass: Betty Sinclair. Grade IV.- Credit: Mary Hughes. Grade V.—Honours: Monica Wood. Viola. Grade III.—Honours: Beverley Nicholls. Grade IV.—Credit: Beverley Nicholls. Flute. Grade II.—Honours: Estelle Nicholls. Credit: Marie Dalgleish, Enid Rowe. Grade III.—Credit: Glen Saleeba. Musical Perception. Grade I.—Honours: Audrey Fleming, Jean Williams. Credit: Joan Wright. Grade IL—Honours: Robin Wright, Margaret O'Callaghan, Elaine Hurd, June Lavender. Credit: Carmel Mason, Brenda Burton, Neva Start. Pass: Joan Hodge, Mimi Yees, Constance Mellor, Beth Baker, Margaret Boatfield, Deborah Friedman. Grade III.—Honours: Irene Griffiths. Credit: Margaret Vaughan. Pass: Alison Sandbach. Grade IV.—Credit: Dawn McDougall. Harmony and Counterpoint. Grade I.—Harmony—Credit: Joan Wright, Elaine Hurd. Pass: Norma Simmons, Sheila Cantor. Grade I.—Counterpoint—Honours: Joan Pass: Credit: Audrey Fleming. Wright. Elaine Hurd, Sheila Cantor. Theory and Harmony. Grade II.—Honours: Norma Buckman, Estelle Nicholls, Lillian Drummond, Enid Rowe, Marion Fenton. Credit: Jean Williams, Robin Wright, Shirley Robinson, Dorothy Wood.

"MARY."

—C. Stuart Tompkins.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. THE CAST OF "FAMILY PORTRAIT."

SILVER AND GREEN Grade III—Honours: Beverley " Nicholls, Elizabeth Wood, Jean Siddons, Shirley Cosgriff, Joy Richmond, Cecile Williams, Betty Evans, Marion Thomson, Elizabeth Kent, Lois Matthews, Joan Hodge, Betty Holland, Barbara Scholfield, Faith Leach, Maureen Johnson, Rosemary Falconer. Credit: Noleen Ferris, Marie Dalgleish, Norma Eldridge, Joan Stewart, Deirdre McCready, Joan Rowe, Joan Hollings. Pass: Ruth McComb. Grade IV.—Honours: Roma Lemke, Lois Harding, Barbara Johnson. Credit: Beryl Trewern, Joan Blainey, Laurel Lockwood, June

Dawkins. Pass: Margaret McCutcheon, Judith Downing, Karen Leake, Beryl Close. Grade V.—Honours: Glen Saleeba, Mary Hughes, Constance Mellor, Constance Williams, Enid Yen, Judith Williams, Jean Featherstone, Credit: Lorraine Evans, Dorothy Marsh. Noreen McLeod, Dorothy O'Donahoo, Ruth Holland, Barbara Dawson. Grade VI.--Honours: Lyle Thistlethwaite, Monica Wood, Valerie Hughes, Helen Gwillam, Lorraine Block, Mary Patter', Margaret Annett, Ruth Lechte, Joan Gill, Jean Dalgleish, Rosemary Baxter, Mary Reeves. Credit: Margaret Mitchell. Pass: Phyllis McNanghton,

Dramatic Notes At the beginning of First Term, the curtain rose on a much-overcrowded Dramatic Society, but it was encouraging to see so many girls from all parts of the School taking an interest in dramatic work. Owing to the large numbers we have had two Junior, two Middle, and two Senior groups. As in 1944, we were asked to provide the programme for the children's session of the Kew Arts Festival. The Seniors, owing to the number of pressing school activities, were unable to take part, but the Juniors represented the School very ably. They performed three plays—"Franchette from France," "Snow White and Rose Red," and "Wiltam Tell." Their acting was excellent and much appreciated by a large audience of children. Great interest was also created by the exercises in stagecraft which were given by the Middle school. Until the end of First Term, the Senior Dramatic Society spent its Wednesday after. noon meetings with the usual enjoyable exer, cises, plays, and our old friends "A" and "B.' Second Term saw the commencement of practices for the School Play—the first for four years—and from then until the end of September, our efforts were concentrated in that one direction. We gathered to rehearse, in any spare time we happened, or more often happened not to have. After many en joyable practices, and a few discouraging ones the day arrived.

"Family Portrait" (from behind the scenes) On 26th September, at 6.30 p.m., the cast began to arrive at the Union Theatre with suitcases and properties, and dressing commenced in a leisurely manner. By 7 o'clock latecomers were panting into their costumes, and grabbing for safety-pins, or just pins: Grey, black, blue, brown and red greasepaint, and beards soon transformed many of our numbers into almost unrecognisable characters, while gaunt shadows and black lines gave some the appearance of senile decay. Five minutes to eight—the overture began and finished. "Act I, Scene I in the wings please!" and the play began. Everyone co operated excellently in helping each other as much as possible, and admiration is due to those who had to wait patiently until the last act to make their entrances. However, the whole cast deeply appreciates what Miss Dwyer did for us on those two nights, not to mention the hours of rehearsing and preparation beforehand. Particularly fot amateurs, it was reassuring to know that out producer was in the wings to give encourage ment and moral support to every person in the play. We realise what a tremendous task it was to produce the play, and during the performances to watch script, scenery, actors and technicians simultaneously. To Miss Dwyer go our thanks and our gratitude, and to Judy, as the mother of a very difficult family, our hearty congratulations!

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At the end of the first night, how "flat" was the thought of school. However, we had the following performance to buoy us, up. On 28th September, at 9 a.m., we found out adventure into the world of footlights was over, and our thoughts had to return to more mundane things. "Family Portrait" left remains, however, apart from the inspiration of the whole play—many flowers, and a rather forlorn pair of dead chooks!

"Family Portrait." (From the Audience ) The audiences at the Union Theatre on 26th and 27th September knew very little about the play they were to see, but they were confident that the high standard of the M.L.C. Dramatic Society would be maintained. "Family Portrait" was an unusual play in theme and treatment. It is the story of Jesus' family and outlines the events of His Ministry through the reactions of His relations. The effect of the play was heightened because, all the while, the audience knew what would happen. While the family was so proud of Jesus on His return to Nazareth, we knew how bitterly they were to be disappointed by the fickleness of the crowd, and we felt the tragic irony of Mary's kind interest in the disciple Judas —Judas Iscariot. The costumes and setting helped to make a fitting atmosphere for such a play, and the simplicity of the family life was shown naturally and sympathetically. Two scenes stood out—the deserted upper room after the Last Supper, which seemed the realisation of our own imagination of the scene, and the tableau closing the last scene, as Mary, alone on a darkening stage, slowly lit the candles on the seven-branched candlestick. The quality of the acting, above all, held the audience through long speeches and tense scenes. The cast seemed to live the play unconscious of an audience. Apart from the two main roles, if it were possible to single out any characters, mention should be made of James, played by Elva Findlay, Judah, by Joan Garden, Hepzibah, by Robin Hagerty, and the little boy Daniel by Monica Wood.

It would be difficult to exaggerate the contribution of the two main characters in creating the atmosphere and reverential spirit of the play. Glen Tomasetti's consistent and realistic interpretation of the character of Mary Cleophas was one of the outstanding features of the acting. Judith Leask, in the difficult role of Mary, had an idealist conception of her part, which she presented to the audience in every look and action. She seemed to keep her family together as actors as well as characters in the play. It is due to the Producer that it was possible at all for school girls to act such a play so convincingly. Its success was a triumph for Miss Dwyer's artistry of production. All who saw "Family Portrait" offer their gratitude and congratulations to her and to the girls of the Dramatic Society for the inspiration of the performances. —V.E.

The School Play. "Family Portrait." Cast of Characters (In order of appearance): Mary, Mother of Jesus . . Judy Leask Daniel, son of Naomi and Simon (Acts I and II) . Monica Wood Joseph Betty Matthews Naomi, wife to Simon Beverley Kiddie „ . Judah Joan Garden Mary Cleophas, sister-in-law to Mary Glen Tomasetti Reba, wife to Joseph . Barbara Smith Simon . . . . . . Audrey Fleming James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elva Findlay Mordecai, a farmer . Marjorie Ballintine Selima . . . . Peggy Wilson Eben, a peddler . . Lesley Hogg Amos . . Elaine Hurd Mathias, a rich merchant Ruth Adamson A Boy . . . Judith Hackwell A Fisherman Fay Pigott A Disciple Betty Munro Hepzibah Robin Hagerty Appius Hadrian, a Roma'n . Judy Betheras Anna . . . . Edith Wentworth Rabbi Samuel . Beverley Rogers Mendel, a marriage broker . Ailsa Sefton A Woman of Jerusalem . . Prudence Stewart

SILVER AND GREEN . Shirley Robinson Mary of Magdala . Nathan, a water seller . . . . Patsy Hall , . . Jill Adams Daniel (Act III) . Esther, daughter of Reba and Joseph Patricia Carter Nanette Freeman Leban of Damascus . . Joshua, son of Leban . . Robin Came Customers at the Wine-shop . . . Lois Young, Elspeth Page, Deirdre East, Margaret Holdsworth, Jean Williams, Elizabeth Wood, Jill Hickling, June Chatfield, Enid Rowe, Betty Sinclair, Gay Cotton, Bettine Binder, Betty Black, Paddy Whykes, Irene Wilson, and Dorothy Nance. Art of Speech Notes. As in the Dramatic Society, the numbers of girls wishing to take Art of Speech are an embarrassment when the number of members of Staff to teach them is considered. Nevertheless, interest in speech is to be encouraged, and a still greater consciousness of the importance

of good speech is necessary in and outside the school. We hope that the increased number of girls taking this subject will improve the general standard of every-day speech in all parts of the school, and that they will remember it is not merely something to be brought out for use on the concert platform. At the end of First Term at the School Church Service, the lesson was read by Judith Leask, Betty Matthews, Barbara Smith and Glen Tomasetti, but owing to the School Play, no verse-speaking was presented for Back to School Day. Miss Loyd-Jones left us to go to England in May, and Miss Kerr has taken her place. We thank Miss Dwyer and the Art of Speech staff for all the valuable work they are doing in the school in emphasising the necessity of good speech as a part of every girl's educa tion.

—Deirdre East, P.VI.a, Fitchett.

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7. Flat Race, 75 yards (under 15)-1, C. Davies (B.); 2, P. Bigelow (B.); 3, D. Belton (C.). Time 9 4/5 sec. 8. Senior Baseball Throwing-1, B. Rogers (C.); 2, D. Austin (F.); 3, B. Vian (K.) 66 yd. 1 ft. 7 in.

Athletic Sports. 11th May, the day of the Athletic Sports, proved to be perfect, as far as weather was concerned. The track was in excellent condi non, and consequently times were quite good. A new event, which proved to be very popular, was the circular relay, which was won by Cato. The Bettye Hammond Cup was won by Cato, who gained 112 points, while Berry's total was 93, Krome's 63, and Fitchett's 60. The inter-school relay race was very keenly contested and resulted in a win for M.L.C. The junior relay was won by Korowa, M.L.C. coming second, while Ruyton won the inter. school diamond-throwing. Once again School defeated House, and the race proved to be very exciting. The trophies were very graciously presented by Mrs. Wesley Amos, wife of the President of Conference. We extend our sincere thanks to Miss Perk ins, and all other members of the Physical Education staff, who did so much towards making the sports such a success. Detailed results of the sports:1. Inter-House Circular Baton Relay-1, Cato; 2, Berry; 3, Fitchett. Time 36 1/5 sec. 2. Senior Obstacle Race-1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett. Time 981 sec. 3. Middle Obstacle Race-1, Cato; Krome; 3, Berry. Time 2 min. 2 sec. 4. Flat Race 100 yards (open)-1, B Woollacott (F.); 2, A. Fleming (C.) ; 3, M Fenton (C.). Time 12 1/5 sec. 5. Flat Race, 100 yards (under 16 ) -1, M. Lobascher (C.); 2, M. Sheil (C.); 3, J. Hiscock (F.). Time 121 sec. 6. Flat Race, 75 yards (under 14)-1, B. Rose (B.); 2, M. Biggs (K.); 3, M. East (C.) Time 10 2/5 sec.

9. Middle Baseball Throwing-1, G. Sherry (B.); 2, R. Newton (F.); 3, E. Lewis (K.) 63 yd. 5 in. 10. Flat Race, 75 yards (under 16)-1, M Lobascher (C.); 2, J. Thomas (C.); 3, B. Stanford (B.). Time 9 2/5 sec. 11. Flat Race, 75 yards (under 17)-1, M. Fenton (C.); 2, B. Binder (C.); 3, V. Gled• hill (K.). 12. Flat Race, 75 yards (open)-1, B Woollacott (F.); 2, A. Fleming (C.); 3, S Michael (B.). Time, 9 1/10 sec. 13. Middle Inter-House Skipping Relay1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Cato. Time 1 min_ 49 1/5 sec. 14. Senior Inter-House Bucket and Baton Relay-1, Cato; 2, Berry; 3, Krome. Time 58 4/5 sec. 15. Senior Inter-House Diamond Throwing - 1, Cato; 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett. Time 1 min. 81 sec. 16. Middle Inter-House Diamond Throwing, - 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Berry. Time 801 see. 17. Long Jump (open)-1, W. Kerr (K.); 2, S. Harris (B.); 3, B. Astridge (F.). 14 ft10 in. 18. Senior Inter-House Relay (A Team) 1, Cato; 2, Berry; 3, Krome. Time 82 3/5 sec. 19. Middle Inter-House Flag Relay-1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett. Time 84 2/5 sec. 20. High Jump (open)-Equal first, CGreig (B,) and J. Campbell (F.); 3, W. Meacham (C.). Height 4 ft. 4 in. 21. Potato Race (under 14)-1, M. Briggs (K.); 2, M. Cottee (K.); 3, M. Comport (B.). Time, 23 sec. 22. Potato Race (under 15)-1, B. Nichol. (B.); 2, G. Sherry (B.); 3, P. Hume (K.).. Time 233 sec.

SILVER AND GREEN 23. Potato Race (under 16)-1, N. Ferris (K.) ; 2, A Barnes (C.); 3, P. Apperly (B.). Time 22 3/5 sec. 24. Potato Race (under 17)-1, B. Rogers (C.) ; 2, S. Robinson (C.) ; 3, J. Chatfield (F.). Time 22 1/5 sec. 25. Potato Race (open)-1, B. Smith (F.); 2, N. Start (C.); 3. M. Fenton (C.). Time 22 1/5 sec. 26. Middle Inter-House Spoke Relay-1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett. 27. Senior Inter-House Ball Game-1, Berry; 2, Cato; 3, Fitchett. Time 46 sec. 28. Middle Inter-House Flag Relay (B Team)-1, Cato; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry. Time 901 sec. 29. Senior Inter-House Flag Relay (B Team)-1, Cato; 2, Krome; 3; Berry. Time 851 sec. 30. Senior Inter-School Flag Relay-1, M.L.C. (Hawthorn) ; 2, Korowa; 3, M.C.E.G.G.S. Time 79 3/5 sec. 31. Junior Inter-School Flag Relay-1, Korowa; 2, M.L.C. (Hawthorn) ; 3, Tintern. Time 80 1/5 sec. 32. Inter-School Diamond Throwing-1, Ruyton; 2, M.C.E.G.G.S.; 3, Tintern. Time 601 sec. 33. Senior Inter-School Representative Race (75 yards)-1, M.L.C. (Hawthorn); 2, Korowa; 3, Tintern. Time 91 sec. 34. Junior Inter-School Representative Race (75 yards)-1, Korowa; 2, M.L.C. (Elsternwick) ; 3, M.L.C. (Hawthorn). Time 10 sec. 35. House v. School Flag Relay (75 yards) -School. Time 81 sec. -A.M.F.

Athletic Notes. The Athletics team this year has been most enthusiastic, and in First Term our enthusiasm was crowned with success by winning the InterSchool Relay at our own sports, where we ran against several visiting teams. We ran also at Ruyton sports, where both our Senior and Junior teams won their races. We were fortunate this year as most of last year's team returned although, owing to sickness, a number has had to drop out. The team consisted of Marion Fenton, Audrey Fleming (captain), Elaine Hurd, Miriam Lobascher,

Yvonne Robinson, Mwyn Sheil, Jill Stuchbery, Jewel Thomas and Bronwyn Woollacott. In Third Term both Athletics teams and the Diamond Throwing team were invited to compete in St. Catherine's sports. Here the Junior team won, while the Senior and Diamond Throwing teams came third. -A.M.F.

Baseball Notes. Baseball began early in First Term with representatives from all parts of the school. Everyone was enthusiastic, particularly those who had never played the game before. The team consisted of last year's juniors. The final choice was:-Pitcher: Edith Lewis; Catcher: Joan Campbell; 1st Base: Margaret Bain; 2nd Base: Wilma Kerr; 3rd Base: Noleen Ferris; Short Stop: Gwenda Sherry; R.O.F.: Cynthia Greig (vice-capt.); C.O.F.: Marion Fenton; L.G.F.: Beverley Rogers (capt.). When Dawn Austin left in First Term Edith Lewis, from the junior team, took her place. In the First Term we won two out of three of our matches. We defeated P.L.C. and "The Hermitage," but were unsuccessful against M.C.E.G.G.S. We had a very exciting day at Geelong. We were up very early to catch the 8 o'clock train, but after a very successful day (in more ways than one) we returned home tired out but contented. So far this term we have played only one match, and again we were defeated by M.C.E.G.G.S. However, the Juniors, who are very keen and rather promising, won their match. I am sure all the girls have thoroughly enjoyed this season. This was shown in their play which was co-operative and of a high standard. We thank Miss Perkins and Miss Day very much for their coaching and their -B.R., M.F. interest in the teams.

Basketball Notes, 1945. Although the Senior Basketball team for 1945 was not a successsful team with regard to the number of matches won, we all thoroughly enjoyed the hard-fought matches played against Ruyton, Fintona, P.L.C. and U.H.S. Of five matches played, M.L.C. won only two. Tuesday, 24th July-Fintona 13-10 (Fintona)

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Thursday, 26th July—P.L.C. 13-9 (P.L.C. ) . Tuesday, 31st July—Ruyton 25-5 (M.L.C.). Friday, 10th August—Ruyton 5-3 (M.L.C.). Friday, 24th August—U.H.S. 33-6 (U.H.S.). A number of changes was made in the team during the season, and in all, fourteen girls took part in matches: Elaine Jackson, Noleen Ferris, Gwenda Sherry, Margaret Bain, Wilma Kerr, Margery Gordon, Elspeth Spence, Elspeth Page, Betty Bock, Jeanne Bisset and Eveline Joel. Green blazer awards were made to Elaine Jackson (colours), Noleen Ferris (colours), and Eveline Joel (re-date). The season proved a successful one for the Junior team, which won all of the six matches played. The teams wish to express their appreciation of the coaching given by Miss Perkins and Miss Day. —E.J.

The rains came!—and the second eleven, captained by J. Luke, was, unfortunately, often forced to forgo matches and stay under cover. But, though the field might be dampened, their ardour was not, and the play continued to be very keen. The Juniors, too, have shown a wonderful hockey spirit, splashing round the oval brandishing sticks as often as possible. We are expecting great things of the future. We extend to Mrs. Hunt our sincere thanks for her work and guidance throughout the season. The results of Senior matches are:—First Eleven: Ruyton d. M.L.C., 2-1; Ruyton d. M.L.C., 3-1; M.L.0 drew with Korowa, 1-1; Lauriston d. M.L.C., 5-0; Fintona d. M.L.C., M.C.E.G.G.S. 3-1; d. M.L.C., 3-1; M.C.E.G.G.S. d. M.L.C., 5-0, Second Eleven: M.L.C. drew with Lauriston, 3-3; M.C.E.G.G.S. d. M.L.C., 2-0,

Hockey Notes.

At the beginning of Term II many tennis enthusiasts turned out to practice. After a little adjustment the first team was chosen as follows: 1st pair—I. Griffiths, B. Smith (capt.). 2nd pair—B. Rogers (vice-capt.), Y. Robinson. 3rd pair—B. Binder, A. Lemmon. 4th pair—R. Dallinger, A. Fleming. Only four association matches were played, in which the Firsts were successful in all but one. The Seconds were undefeated; and the Juniors won the majority of their matches. Fortunately, matches with other schools were arranged by the teams at different times throughout the term. Matches have even been continued in Term III owing to the unbounded enthusiasm of the teams. Because of transport difficulties, we were unable to play G.C.E.G.G.S. again this year, but we hope that things will be normal again next year. The teams wish to thank Mrs. Hunt and Miss Whittaker for their interest and valuable guidance. We give our hearty congratulations to the three champions:—Junior: B. McIntyre; Intermediate: R. Lemke; Senior: I. Griffiths; and to those who received their colours: B. Binder, I. Griffiths, Y. Robinson, B. Rogers, B. Smith.

Tennis Notes. Six enthusiasts of last year's first eleven came bounding back to school, again ready for the fray. But unfortunately, owing to the illness of our former coach, Miss Blaxland, we had a late start and it was the day before our first match that Mrs. Hunt gallantly came to our rescue to form and coach the team. First Eleven:—Goalie, J. Leask (capt.) ; left back: M. Ballintine; right back: M. Owen; left half back: D. Bell; centre half back: J. Balding; right half back; R. Came and J. Stuchbery; left wing: D. Webster; left inner: G. Tomasetti (vice-capt.); centre forward: C. Greig; right inner: S. Gilliam; right wing: M. Fenton. Colours were awarded to J. Balding, M. Ballantine, M. Fenton, J. Leask and G. Tomasetti. It took us some time to become accustomed to playing as a team, for practices were few and matches many. But when we found our "team legs," there was excellent co-operation and we were pleased to feel that we were playing good hockey. However, the season seems to have been marked by some magnificent new goalie pads and bad weather. Our two goals were reduced to seething quagmires where goalies lurked!

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Altogether, 1945 has been a very happy and successful year for the tennis enthusiasts, and we thank all who have helped to make it so. —B.S.

Swimming enthusiasts are now champing at the bit—or, alternatively, gulping great mouthfuls of swimming pool—and looking forward to Term III Sports.

Swimming Notes.

Ir. the Inter-School Swimming Events of 1Vi.C.E.G.G.S., M.L.C. won three first places and two seconds.

Our gleaming, pale-blue swimming pool has been the scene of much enthusiastic splashing this year. Boarders and day-girls come after school, and swimming periods are very popular —in warm weather! Anyone living within a four-mile radius of the school could tell you that M L.C. First Term Swimming Sports were held in March. Fitchett won the day, and made four of the five records. 100 yards Freestyle Open—M. Farrar (F.). Time 71.2 sec. 50 yards Backstroke (under 17)—:D. Turnr (F.). Time 42 sec. 50 yards Breaststroke (under 15)—R. Came (F.). Time 43.9 sec. 50 yards Freestyle (under 17)—M. Farrar (F ). Time 34 sec. 50 yards Breaststroke Open—C. Greig (B ). Time 41.2 sec. At present Swimming totals, including Middle School points, are: Berry, 45; Cato, 63; Fitchett, 94; Krome, 46.

There was great excitement in Term Two when Margaret Farrar won the Victorian Schoolgirls' Championship Cup for M.L.C. Margaret also won the Australian Junior Freestyle Championship (time 74.2 sec.). Congratulations! E. Wentworth (B.), R. Pizzey (C.), M. Farrar (F.) and M. Ballantine (K.) were elected House Life-Saving Representatives to encoura=e apparently timid House Members to rescue and resuscitate the drowning. The Life-Saving totals for certificates, medals, etc., are:—Berry, 140; Cato, 277; Fitchett, 180; and KCome, 116. At the end of the Life-Saving year in June, M.L.C. had an aggregate of 1,227 points, and was second for the much-coveted Wilma Yarborough Cup, which we have won before, and can win again. So come, let us arise and leap into the pool—and see what we can do about —J.L., R.P., M.F. it.

Parents' Association The inaugural meeting of the Methodist Ladies' College Parents' Association was held az the School on the evening of Thursday, 11th October, when the following office-bearers were elected:— President: Dr. Leonard H. Ball. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. G. Stahl, Mr. A. W. Nicholls, Rev. A. H. Wood. Hon. Secretary: Mr. F. L. B. Webb, 58 Kinkora Road, Hawthorn. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. E. L. Cook, 30 Maitland Avenue, Kew. Executive Committee: Mesdames W. Webster, J. Humphry, H. G. Judkins, A. P. Hilton, L. R. East, Messrs. A. E. Williams and J. T. Tomasetti. Parents or guardians of past or present scholars are invited to join the Association

and assist in fostering co-operation between parents and the School, the annual subscription being two shillings per member. It is intended to hold a meeting of the Association during each School term and the first meeting for 1946 will be held on Thursday, 14th March. The Principal has been asked to speak to the meeting, his subject being "Ideals and Methods of Education."

Acknowledgment of Contemporaries. The Editress wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines: "Coo-ee," "The Scotch Collegian," "Pallas," "Conion," "Wesley College Chronicle," "Pegasus," "Carey Chronicle," "The Melburnian," "Patchwork," "The Mitre," and any others which may have been inadvertently omitted.

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Original Contributions Prize List. (Awarded for work throughout the year.) Senior Verse: Valerie East. Special Verse Prize: Ailsa Sefton and Mimi Yees. Senior Prose: Valerie East. Middle Verse: Margaret McCutcheon. Middle Prose: Wilma Knuckey. Junior Verse: Laelia Burke. Drawing: Betty Wilson and Deirdre East. Snapshots—Ineke Kremer.

Scarlet Oak. A young oak sapling stands in the night alone, Like a tall silver candle-stick it seems, A branched and lovely thing, and not yet grown. But when the first dim star of evening gleams A thousand candles shine on it like dreams. Incense of sleeping flowers rises higher, Unseen among the starlights tapering streams, To move the tall oak's spirit, and inspire Till all its young bud-candles are on fire. —Valerie East, Honour VI, Fitchett.

Summer Night. Over the summer isles Glides a wan moon And gently smiles. The sky is a black lake With lotus-clouds Floating upon it. There are no stars to-night. The black sky has drowned them In its dark depths. The moon is a pleasure-ship Sailing among lotus-lilies On a dark lake. Silently she glides. Low in the black sky A pleasure-ship rides. —Valerie East, Honour VI, Fitchett.

Pine Cones. Wearied by a strenuous afternoon of hiking through long grass and bracken after the delicate, elusive wild orchids, we lie back as the car hums its way homeward over the dusty road. The cool night breeze ruffles our hair. Then, suddenly, tall, vigorous, dark green is seen swaying against the sky—pin' trees! The car stops and we scramble out to gather pine cones in the fading light. There is a fascination in gathering those hard, prickly, aromatic handfuls, to feel the wind blowing through your hair and whipping your cheeks. Hands get stained and scratched, especially when the cones require an extra twist before they will tear from the rough boughs, leaving a pale, juicy hole behind them. There is a fascination, too, about gathering cones in the Sherbrooke Pine Forest. On the cut boughs, stacked here and there on the ground carpeted with dry pine needles, cling cones, green and brown, and there is an excitement in running from stack to stack, peering into dark, intriguing wombat holes and stirring tLe warm, moist odour of wet branches as they are pulled aside in the search. But the culmination of all this, is the glory of a pine cone fire. Outside, at night, in the country, the fire has a particular pagan glory —the continuous crackling and roaring, the weird flickering of light on faces, the transparent red •glow of the embers and the whirling and dancing of the sparks as they spring up from the fire, hang for a second in the blackness and then flick out, one by one, disappearing into the night. —Judith Leask, Honour VI, Fitchett.

Joie de Vivre. Prologue— A bell, a rush, a crowd of girls— "Toppy, you're on Tuck—stop talking and hop!" "Oh! Pixie, wait here for me—give me that apple! I thought mine was Thursday—do take my tram-stop!"

—C. Stuart Tompkins. THE FAMILY. James, Reba, Joseph, Judah, Mary Cleophas, Mary, Daniel, Naomi, Simon.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. SENIOR LIFE-SAVING GROUP, 1945.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. BOARDERS' PREFECTS AND WING CAPTAINS. From Left to Right: Jean Williams, Phyllis Trewhella, Yvonne Robinson, Shirley Robinson (Senior) , Lexie Grant, Joan Wright, Margaret Gooding, Marjorie Robinson.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. TENNIS TEAM. Back Row: Yvonne Robinson, Audrey Fleming, Beverley Rogers. Absent: Bettine Binder. Front Row: Alison Lemmon, Barbara Smith (capt.), Irene Griffiths, Ruth Dellinger,

SILVER AND GREEN "Stop talking please!"—that's our stock phrase, In Assembly, but everyone sets it at nought. Perhaps after years of fierce, vicious Pros., We'll gain some respect and then they'll be taught What it's like when girls persistently talk. "Don't run in the cloisters!" "But I'm in a hurry." "I know, so am I, but please note that I walk!" Yet, Juniors, don't groan. When you reach an age, By our effort the school will have come to the stage When there's room for the thousands— New buildings complete— And our present-day methods Will be obsolete. You will stalk in the cloisters with pride and aplomb, And have bullion and badges and a carpeted comm. Epilogue— "Message from Barbara—really most urgent Tell all the Pros. who are anywhere near, Have a meeting!" "With pleasure! Where do we gather?" "Oh, by the front desk in the corner up here!" (We shall stalk in the cloisters with pride and aplomb, And meet in our arm-chairs, in a carpeted comm.). —Glen Tomasetti, One of the Ten, Honours VI, Cato.

Cliff Inlet. I came suddenly upon the hidden cove as I strolled idly along the cliff-top. A gently swelling pool of blue and green, flecked with white, lay cupped in the sun-whitened crescent of the sands. Even the sky seemed deeper blue above the sea. I slid down the rocky face of the cliff and hurried to the water's edge. The wind whipped stinging grains of fine sand against my legs and ran cooling fingers through my hair.

A pair of silver-winged gulls swooped round my head, dipping, soaring, and out to sea three more breasted the waves. My heart leaped up with the birds, gliding and wheeling under or beneath the sun, and my whole being was filled with wildest delight. The waves curled up the beach, throwing a dainty lace collar of foam around the cruel rocks, stretching tentative fingers towards a stranded starfish. Could ever poet have imagined such utter beauty, such harmony of sight and sound? And then, without warning, the sun was gone behind a cloud. The gulls whirled in the darkening sky, calling plaintively, eerily and I was suddenly frightened. The oily swell of the grey waves rolled threateningly in and the spray dashed against the rocks, revealing their ominous warning. The wind roared around me. The very cliffs appeared to be pressing in on me, weighing me down. Then, softly at first, I heard the sound of many voices. The darkened waves crept more boldly up the beach and I realized with horror that they were calling me. Pleadingly they whispered, cajoling, now they were louder, menacing. "Come!" called the waves. "Comer cried the wind. "Come!" screeched the gulls, flashing round my head. The waters advanced up the beach, slowly, slowly . . . . The sun shone out behind a cloud, spreading a golden glow, and I turned and fled up the cliff. —Lois Forbes, Honour VI, Cato.

The Virgilia Tree. The leafless, dead Virgilia tree Beside my window, throws against the pallid sky An intricate, fine tracery, Delicately graceful, like an etching on dustsoiled paper. The softly drifting Winter rain Caresses its branches, ash-coloured, crooked, rough, and lined, Like an old man's face, with pain; The watery sunlight silvers the gnarled, dull grey.

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The sweet Wistaria, in Spring, Soft, lovely, purple, pendent with luxury of bloom Will climb on the lifeless tree to bring The joy of Youth to its sapless boughs again. And the vivid green of the young grape vine, Leaves limply creased, like the wings of a moth freed from a cocoon The succulent tendrils will twine Round the brittle twigs, fine and sharply outlined.

The leafless old Virgilia tree Bare and gaunt, but dignified with age, throws An intricate, fine tracery Against the sky, like an etching on dust-soiled paper. —Ailsa Sefton, Honour VI, Cato.

To a Mouse. It's night, little creature, come shake off your slumber And venture forth into the still, sleepy world; The moon, like a silver lamp, gleams in its splendour And covers the earth with a white mystic light. Yes, leave your warm hollow, and creep through the shadows, For hungry owls lurk in the boughs overhead, Don't rustle the grasses so laden with dewdrops, But silently steal to the old wooden barn. There hang from the rafters the strings of dried onions, And bags of the golden cobs lie on the shelf, While brown-skinned potatoes are heaped in the corner, And peep from the sweet straw that covers the floor. Here nestle the marrows so silk-smooth and yellow, And bright orange pumpkins are stacked on a ledge, While in the old wheelbarrow, propped by the boxes Are satin-brown chestnuts with spiked prickly coats; And in the large window, which spiders have covered With thick, lacy cobwebs, so heavy with dust,

Is one pane of glass that is shattered and broken, Through which creep the rays of the glimmering moon That fall on the sacks of the apples so luscious, The blood-red, the yellow, and shiny grass green, And far in the corner where shadows lie thickest The bins of the wheat and the pollard are stored. Fear not, little creature, there's nothing to harm you For that moaning sigh is the wind in the barn, It rattles the harness that hangs by the window, And makes the door creak on its old rusty hinge; So nibble the maize cobs, and sup from the chestnuts, And then, when your meal you have finished at last, Steal noiselessly back through the night's velvet darkness, And sleep in your cosy warm hollow again. —Mimi Yees, Pass VIc, Fitchett.

The Romance of the Goldfish. Surrounded by dark, eerie jungle, the Lake of Telaga Warna lay undisturbed by the tumult of the outside world. Trees dropped continuous moisture into its murky depths, the ripples widening at every drop. The surface of the water was broken now and then by the flip of a golden tail. Goldfish five, six, seven times larger than any I had seen swam gracefully up from the black, bottomless pool. In a soft, hushed voice our native guide told us the story of these sacred goldfish as the natives believe it. Here it is as I heard it, only changed into English: "Once upon a time a native prince fell in love with a native princess of a neighbouring province. Unfortunately the two kings were sworn enemies, so marriage was out of the question. Not to be daunted, the young couple decided to elope, and they fled to the jungle, pursued by their irate parents. They hurried further and further into the jungle, until they came to a lake almost hidden by

SILVER AND GREEN the thick tropical growth surrounding it. Here they stopped to rest. The cries of their pursuers were heard in the distance. The lovers decided that happiness on this earth was not for them, and, holding hands, they leapt from the cliff above the lake into the black water below. Some goddess, taking pity on them, changed them into goldfish, and those that swim undisturbed in the lake to-day are their descendants." The native pointed to a break in the jungle on the cliff opposite us. It was from there they had jumped. I looked at the water again, and a goldfish larger than the rest swam past. I wondered if that were one of the lovers. I hope they found happiness in the cool waters of Lake Telaga Warna. —Robin Came, Va, Fitchett.

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Andromeda.

Tiny showers of white rain, Crystallised, delicate, Tiny urns with scalloped rims, Moulded, intricate, Spill towards the green below, Shyly dreaming On pliant stems of velvet red, Their dark leaves gleaming. Red sepals set the tiny jewel, Fiery, sunkissed; The setting in the green beneath Is creamy, unkissed . . . Like cunning bells in opaque glass —Of no man's blowing— Or heavy spray lit by the sun, —Andromeda growing. —Judith Leask, Honour VI, Fitchett.

Springtime. Springtime is here, The little lambs do grow, Little leaves are on the trees, And little buds do show. Out in my garden Freezias all around Show their tiny little buds All along the ground. But now the spring is done, We'll have the summer sun. —Laelia Burke, Junior IVb, Krome, 9 years.

The Sea. I went to the sea one day, And the waves were strong and loud, The rocks were rough and jagged, And above, the stormy cloud. I went to the sea one day, And the sun was shining bright, The little waves came dancing in, Rippling in the golden light. I went to the sea one day, And watched the gulls up high, One rested on the trembling wave, As I stood on the sands near by. —Marilyn Evans, L.IVc, Cato, 11 years.

Wondering. I often sit and wish that I Could be a kite up in the sky. But still I think I'd like to be A sailor going out to sea. I'd like to be an aeroplane And be on high when it does rain. But best of all I'd like to be A sailor going out to sea. —Rosalind Burke, Junior IVb, Krome, 9 years.

Our Slanguage. When one considers the "lingo" of to-day, one comes to the conclusion that our language is rapidly "going to the dogs." Slang is becoming so prevalent nowadays that nearly everyone uses it, no matter how he disapproves of it. Of course, it must be understood from the beginning that I thoroughly disapprove of slang. In fact, it is the bane of my existence. I should not dream of using it (except now and then), and if ever I forget myself, and pronounce some unladylike utterance, my friends gaze at me in horror, and speculate on the corruption of my morals. But the question is—What is slang? Our venerable friend, the dictionary, states quite emphatically that slang is "unauthorized langauge or a colloquial mode of expression," but some cynical folk do not agree. In fact, some people seem to regard slang as the ONLY form of expression worth while.

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Even in matters of the heart, we encounter this "slanguage." Our modern version of "Romeo and Juliet" is "The Sentimental Bloke." I have reason to believe that C. J. Dennis derived his idea for this book directly from Shakespeare: this is obvious when we read— " 'Er name's Doreen, well spare me bloomin' days! You could 'a' knocked me down wiv"alf brick!" etc. Many varieties of slang are a sort of secret language, confined to a particular community such as army slang. The schoolboy was once supposed to be the chief exponent of the art, but now the army has usurped his prerogative. A new wave of slang has begun which may be encouraging to budding poets, for instance, one Digger might say to another: "So long, son, I'm going 'round the Jackie Homer, to see the cheese and kisses." This, translated, merely means— "Good-bye for now, I'm going corner to see the missus."

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We have been treated to American "slanguage" as well as Australian lately, and we all know quite well that a big rose would say to a little one, "Hiya bud!" Even our learned teachers sometimes forget themselves, and utter most inexoteric words— I shall say no more! After deep retrospection I have come to the conclusion that slang will always be used. Slang is necessarily ephemeral, so that it will never die out. So, fellow-would -be-reformers, you and I had better heed the cries of the slangenthusiasts, and "pull our heads in." —Lesley Cornf ord, P.VIa, Krome.

To a Shepherdess. Little china shepherdess Standing on the mantelpiece, There beside the dusty books, And the sombre ornaments. Poised so still and motionless, Holding daintily your crook, And your frock of palest pink, Draped with silver and with gold.

When the firelight shadows lurk On your pretty dreamy face, I can see your ringlets curled As if wafted by the breeze, And I fancy that your smile Holds a longing, wistful air, Do you wish, my shepherdess, That you roamed the hills again? Saw the sunrise on the slopes, Heard the happy songs of birds, Drank the keen and bracing air, Ran and frolicked with the wind, Saw the valleys cloaked in mists, White and clinging, damp and cold,. Or the highlands red with heath Dotted with your fleecy lambs?

Do you see the shepherd boys Seated on the grassy banks, Playing sweetly on their pipes, Through the purple summer nights, Do you, little shepherdess Want to dance with them again, Graceful little shepherdess Smiling with a pensive air? —Mimi Yees, Pass VIc, Fitchett.

Apple Blossom. Small red buds Open into flowers, almost white, That bask in the sun all day Where bees hover lazily, And bow their heads at evening. In the spring air, With the chill of winter still, Masses of fragrance gently wave Tracing impressionist designs Against the sky. Soft pink clusters Petal by petal drop to earth, And new shoots veil The flowers in palest green. Below on the grass Pink scraps wander. A fresh cloud floats down Blown by a gust of warm wind— And it is summer. —Glen Tomasetti, Hon. VI, Cato.

SILVER AND GREEN The Ballad of Fair Margaret. It fell upon the Martinmas, When candlewick burns low, That three men came to Margaret's door With steps both long and slow. May Margaret unlatched the door, Let in the three grey men, One from the South, one from the North, But the third from no man's ken. The one man made her eyes to smile, The second brought joy-tears, But the third man turned the rowan-sprig, And filled her heart with fears. "Oh, who. are you on the road this night? "There is flood and fire in your way, "On this black eve are spirits abroad "That no man dreams by day." Then slowly spoke the first grey man (The third man hid in the shade), "Thy brothers two, from the North and the South "To keep the oath we made." "For seven years since we swore to thee, "Though death should bar the way, "We come from the North and the fait green South, "To see our Margaret May." "You are right welcome," said May Margaret, "If you be my brothers twain, "That have come from the North and the fair green South "To see their May again." "You have kept your oath," said fair Mar garet, And oh, she was pale to see, "I welcome you gladly, my brothers two, "But who is the third of the three?" The brothers walked out in the storm, With never a word or sound, May Margaret turned her face away, And the stranger there she found. "Oh, who are you, without a name, "That send my brothers away?" "I am death, that brought thy brothers to thee, "And am come for thee this day." —V. East, Honour VI, Fitchett.

Violets. Down in the shady dell There do the violets dwell, With their heads hung in shame, "We can't help it and aren't to blame." "Pretty violet, modest violet, Why is your head hung low?" She lifted her head and answered, "Dear me, that's what you'd like to know." —Lynette Hall, Junior IVb, Fitchett, 8 years.

A Door Ajar. Coming home from from school one day I noticed the back door ajar. I thought it rather queer as Mother works and I am generally home first. I just could not think what might have happened. Visions of burglars in the house confronted me. As the house was so still, I thought someone might have returned home early and being ill had gone to bed. Carefully I pushed open the door and noiselessly entered the kitchen. All was quiet and The blind was pulled half-way down still. and the dishes were stacked neatly on the shelves. Cautiously I entered the breakfast room. Here as before everything was in its place. Only the ticking of the clock disturbed the peace. Next with less caution, I went into our bedroom. Having placed my books in their correct place and satisfied myself that my bank book and pocket money were safe, I went up the hall. Imagine my feelings when to my horror I noticed Betty's door was slightly ajar. I tried to think of all the valuable things in that room when my thoughts were interrupted by a rustling noise. Was that the burglar? No. It was only the wind in the trees. Slowly I moved forward and as I did so I saw a piece of writing paper on the floor by the hall-table. I bent down and picked it up. It was a note from Mother, telling me that Betty had the afternoon off and I was not to disturb her as she was having a rest. —Gwen Stahl, Lower Ve, Berry.

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30 My Pussy Cat. I have a little pussy cat, As fluffy as can be. She went to the beach And swam in the sea. Then we went to the park To have some tea. We saw a little lark Who sang to me.

We had to go home, And leave our pretty park So pussy and I Said "Good-bye" to the lark. —Yvonne Sharpe, Lower III, Cato, 10 years.

A Visit to the Early Settlers' Graves, Sorrento. I had set out to find the graves of some early settlers of Lieutenant-Governor Collins' party. Collins landed in Sullivan's Bay, Sorrento, in 1803, to establish a settlement, but abandoned it four years later to go to Van Diemen's Land. Some members of the party were buried near Sullivan's Bay, however, and I was walking along the main road in search of their graves that morning, wondering how I should find them. Would they be almost hidden by long grass, sunk in a shady recess guarded only by the bending ti-trees and occasional wattles, golden sentinels of Spring? Full of excited imaginings, I turned from the main road and hurried along a sandy track until I came to a gate leading into a grassy lane, which wound up the gentle rise to the edge of the cliff. On either side, the boundary fences of private properties echoed the presence of men and happenings of to-day, but I was living in those far-off days when convicts toiled in the broiling sun; carrying water and unloading ships. My thoughts were with the settlers in their difficulties and pleasures and I might have been following the procession to the freshly turned graves, instead of searching for them more than a hundred years later. Completely lost in thoughts of those days I finally caught sight of three white crosses and, hastening to the spot, found myself looking down on three graves in a little clearing.

They were old but well-kept, with a more recently added cross at the head of each and their outlines marked by shells and stones. Across each, large shells were laid in the form of a cross. I gazed at them for a long time, unable to take my eyes from them. Who had placed those shells so carefully across them? Not far from the graves was a notice-board where the dates of many interesting events were listed; the first child born in Victoria, the first death, marriage, baptism, and Divine Service. There were also two very interesting and moving copies of letters written by settlers to relatives in England. One from the first Lieutenant of H.M.S. "Calcutta," told of his feelings of pity on seeing so many of his fellow-men, previously of a rank in life, perhaps equal to his own, wading up to their shoulders in water unloading ships, or yoked to• and sweating under a timber carriage with wheels sunk in sand, the remembrances of their vices momentarily lost in the greatness of their punishment. The other letter expressed the writer's great sorrow at leaving so delightful a spot at the whim and caprice of the Lieutenant-Governor, at great cost and loss of individuals, and she parted from here with more regret than she did her native land. By these letters I understood more the injustice of the treatment of so many convicts, by their crimes degraded to a level with the. basest of mankind. I realized the mistake in keeping these men so severely restricted and guarded when they could have made the settlement prosperous if they had been allowed to. work their own land. Here, the lives of hundreds of men were wasted. If these years had been successful, where would Victoria be today? —Elspeth Spence, Honour VI, Fitchett.

"Heureux qui comme Ulysse." A Translation form the poem by Joachim du. Bellay. Like Ulysses, happy is he Whose voyage over the sparkling sea Is done. And like to Jason, too, Who won the fleece of gold, and grew Greater in wisdom—and then returned To his home and family.

SILVER AND GREEN But I, alas! am far from home Among these palaces of Rome; I dream of cottage smoke; curling, blue, And the tiny flowers dancing through My fragrant garden—that is where My heart lives still. My cottage means much more to me Than these bald palaces I see Each day in Rome. My slated roof Is warm contrast to this cold, aloof Marble. The Loire and my wee town Are more to me than the Tiber brown And Palatine Hill. The tang of the sea is in the air Which drifts around these buildings where History sighs still; but I breathe, once more, The soft, sweet Angevin air with its store Of dreams and fancies. —Judith Leask, Honour VI, Fitchett. The Awakening. He cautiously raised his head, but he felt so giddy, that the whole scenery whirled in front of him, and his eyes swam so, that he quickly shut them. After a few seconds he timidly opened them again and was relieved to find his gaze quite steady. As he took stock of his surroundings his mind was filled with questions: "What were the things like here? What did you call them? Would they hurt him?" He hoped not, and he raised his head a little higher. How queer everything was! He blinked a little unaccustomed to the dazzling light. As he gazed round, he was surprised to find others like himself, already daring this new world by exploring the grounds. Uttering a defiant little cry, he unsteadily Soon extried to climb from his prison. hausted, he fell back, but at his second attempt, gamely climbed until he scrambled over the top and fell with a thud on the hard ground. Quickly he picked himself up, and endeavoured to walk. His legs gave way, and he collapsed, a frightened little bundle, too scared to look up, when a kindly voice said: "Try again child, look at the others; they're walking well, now, and we've been so worried about you. We feared you'd never come."

He did try again, and helped by his mother, soon found himself walking and talking with the others. "What beauties they are! Yellow as gold, and soft as down. That last little fellow caused some trouble though, seemed too scared to peck his way through the shell. Ah well! They'll be a fine lot!" He glanced up at the maker of this fearsome noise, and ran to the protection of his mother's wing. "Don't be afraid," she said. "They're only humans." But the little chick was asleep, fast asleep, after the strenuous ordeal of awakening. —Barbara Astridge, Form Vd, Fitchett.

Indian Hunting Song. O'er prairies and ridges, O'er canyons and bridges, A stalwart young Indian Through forests to grasslands, The sweet smelling grasslands Rode with no reins in his hand. 'Twas bareback he thundered o'er prairies and ridges, 'Twas bareback he thundered o'er canyons and bridges. Through forests where deer make a stately advance, To grasslands where savage bison haunts and ramps He skilfully raced them, had them cornered and, shot, E'er the shadows of evening had covered the spot. —Margot Rumpf, Mb, Berry, 11 years.

The Leopard. Leaping swiftly, clawing deeply, Growling low and raging loua!y, Digging in his claws more strongly-Snarling, clutching, tearing madly Thus the leopard, in his fighting, Gains his prey by ripping, biting. —Dawn McDougall, IVa, Fitchett.

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of a stitch, or some drawers to be tidied. But if time were spent in this way, it would not The dull roar of the shearing machine be "spare" time. I am convinced that the sounded over the distressed bleating of their term can only be applied to time that has white, newly shorn ewes, and the high-pitched, been spent on some unnecessary pleasure. almost human cry of lost lambs. Now, going out is not spare time, because In the shearing yards the unshorn sheep on cannot absent one's mind from the surwere waiting, their bellies quivering, their heads roundings, and soar on some flight of imaginalow, all huddled together in terror. Their tion. Nor can one tuck a book and a bag companions, shorn and branded, were stragof chocolates in one's pockets, and after regling out all over the plain, so that moving tiring to a secluded corner, produce them and white specks dotted the young green as far enjoy oneself. These actions would be imas the boundary fence. possible. The black crows were sitting on the fenceYet I have come to the conclusion, though posts like sinister symbols of death and devery ignorant of the subject, that this is how cay, watching and waiting for a new lamb to spare time should be spent. A large fire, a fall, unable to get up again. Other crows cosy arm-chair, an intriguing book, a bag of were flying over to the creek. Their glossy, chocolates and a vivid imagination would be black feathers shone in the strong golden sunthe ideal companions for spare time on a cold light, and, as I heard their harsh "Caw, day. Or, on a warm day, a shady tree, green caw," I fancied I could hear the flapping of grass, a bag of peppermints, the book and their long, black wings. the imagination and perhaps a pencil and Over to the west the long paddocks lay in paper these would be the very things. the sunlight. A breeze stirred the short green But, come back to earth. I suppose spare wheat, and for the moment the paddocks betime is rationed severely at present. Supplies came a rippling green sea, all in motion. The are limited to small children and the gentry sun lit up the sombre green, and reddened the of leisure. There may be some releases in the dark line of gums along the plain which future, so one can look forward to the hope marked the twisting creek. of a little spare time then. But it is only a Suddenly the bell rang. "Tea's ready, hope, for some qualifications are sure to be boys!" A door banged, and I smelt the acrid necessary before the SPARE TIME is granted. odour of strong, hot tea. The shearers emerg—Mary Spence, Pass VIb, Fitchett. ed, wiping their hands on greasy, wool-covered overalls. One of them let the sheep out. The dogs started barking—and the sun went down. Would You? If I were a fish I'd swim in the sea, —Betty Evans, Va, Krome. But there are lots of things I'd like to be. A typist, a chemist, and other things like that, Spare Time. But not a haughty lady that wears a penny hat. Spare time—I know nothing of it, although —Elena Kornan, Junior IV.b, Fitchett, 9 yrs. intensely interested in it. What IS spare time? The Farmhands From day to day we are told: "Read up about this or that subject in your spare time"; The day was still only a pale flush behind or, "If you have any spare time see what the the pine trees when they set off for work. They Encyclopmclia says about such and such a mat- hung on the outside of the old Chrysler, beter, just to extend your knowledge." Surely, cause it was full of wooden trays and shaky if spare time were known to me, my knowledge concertina stacks of raspberry punnets. The would be widely extended! car disappeared round the corner of the twisted Apart from school work, there are dozens red track, with people clinging to the hood of other things to be done "in your spare and dangling from the back mudguards. A time." If I ever do get some spare time, late-comer ran after it, waving wildly with the there are sure to be some garments in need canvas water-bottle.

The Shearers' Day Ends.

SILVER AND GREEN Some of the workers jumped off at the oat field, where scattered sheaves of oats lay damp and limp among the stubble. With the joyous abandon of children in the hay, the supposed adults began to stook the tall sheaves into yellow-green wigwams around the field. The dampness of the dew soaked their jumpers, and prickly grass-seeds crept up their socks. The ice-blue sky deepened as the sun came up, and the dew began to rise in steamy clouds from the grass. The sweet, sneezy smell of the cut oats lay heavily over the field. Far away on the hill, the fruit-pickers moved along neat, interminable lines of green stretched out on the red soil. They wore dungarees and open-necked shirts, and moved by slowly lifting one foot and putting it down, raising the other and putting it down. Their boots were red clogs of caked mud, and they trailed creaking wooden trays set out with white punnets. Far ahead of them ran the rows of low green bushes, with not a raspberry in sight. They sighed, dropped their trays, twisted themselves into a semi-upside-down position, and began to pick the hidden fruit. Their fingers moved as rapidly as a musician can play the piano. The punnets slowly filled up. Now and then a figure unbent, stretched, and carried a heavy tray back along the row to the sacking-roofed shack or "depot." Presently she would return, dashing madly back to her place with an empty tray bobbing gaily behind her. Then she would bend down again. Jumpers were now left on fence-posts, and the pickers thought only of the cool waterbottle. Arms were scratched and stained, knees and backs creaked, and feet were dusty and swollen inside heavy boots. It was growing hotter and hotter, and the raspberries were softening and squashing. Dust rose with every movement, filtering up into a sky so blue it hurt the eyes to think of it. The pickers were becoming mechanical. Their hands felt for berries among a giddy kaleidoscope of revolving green and reds, then felt blindly for punnets to put them in. Someone shouted far away, and reeling minds slowly comprehended "Tea-oh!" From every corner of the patch tottering figures dragged their heavy trays to the shack, then dropped full length on the dusty grass.

The car bounced up to load with the overflowing trays of red raspberries. I picked myself up from the lawn and went inside for another ice-block. There was nothing that I had to do now, but I was not sure that peace-time holidays were any better than the strenuous ones of the war years. —Valerie East, Honour VI., Fitchett.

The Breaking of the Storm. A breathless hush hangs in the noon-day air; A dull red pall of dust enfolds the plain. The gum-trees clear, stark forms are dimmed. Again Our mother earth is brown, and parched, and bare. A buzzing fly annoys the weary sheep Which stand about the shallowing pool, and bleat Of their discomfort and the stifling heat; While through the stones two lazy lizards creep. Uneasy birds flit songless through the boughs, A swagman plods in silence down the road, With listless steps, beneath his heavy load— He halts! for through the dust a soft wind soughs. A heavy drop of rain, a lightning flash Precedes the fury of the voice of Thor, Whose anger makes the mighty heavens roar: For cloud meets cloud with sharp and rending crash. —Margaret McCutcheon, L.V.a, Krome.

Soap Factory. Waves of heat,. Smells overpowering, Viscous, yellow soap Scum covered, Slowly boiling, Secretly bubbling. Mighty vats Sargasso topped, Terrifying— Heat and smells And slippery floors. Pale-faced workers, Deft-fingered, Mildly curious At our appoach. —Judy Betheras, P.VI.a, Fitchett.

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34 Holiday Fun.

Hooray! Hooray! School is done, And now at last I'll have some fun. I'll leave the school with a merry cheer, And I won't come back until next year.

sie fiir zehn Minuten und ich drehte sie gerade um also meine Mutter ins zimmer eintrat. . . . Ich brauchte nichts mehr zu sagen, abersinGi Sie eine Kachin? Meine Mutter sagt, ich ware es nicht! --Pauline Anscombe, Diploma A, Fitchett.

I'm going away in an aeroplane, And I hope to goodness it doesn't rain; In Tasmania I'll remain Till the school begins again. Soon I'll have to go back to school, To sit upon the same old stool. I'll tell the class of all I've done, And this is the end of my "Holiday Fun." —Patricia Crawshaw, L.III., Krome, 10 yrs.

Sind Sie eine Kochin? Haben Sie je eine mahlzeit gekocht? Ich habe--oder—besser gesagt—ich habe es einmal versucht! Meine Mutter war nicht zu Hause und sie hatte mir Weisungen zuriickgelassen wei ich das Mittagessen kochen solle. Ich ziindete das Gas an urn das Gemase zu kochen und dann ging ich aus der Kache. Ich kam nach einer viertel Stunde zuriick und konnte vor Rauch kaum den Ofen sehen. Das Gemiise war verbrannt und da war auch ein grosses Loch im Boden der Pfanne! Niemand hatte mir gesagt, dasz man Wasser in die Pfanne geben masse! Nun gut! kir konnen jetzt nur Coteletten hcben! Dann musste ich einen Eierrahm machen. Mutter's Anweisungen sagten, dasz man drei Eier gut mischen musse, aber die Schalen wollten sich far mich nicht mischen! Ach, sie werden schmelzen, so dachte ich! Man sollte muskatnuss dariiber streuen, aber weil wir keine Muskatnuss hatten, beniitzte ich Pfeffer—es sah mir wie ein und dasselbe aus! Halb sechs! Ich musste die Coteletten kochen. Ich zandete das Gas an unter der Backpfanne und dann ging ich ins Esszimmer urn den Zisch zu decken. Als ich fertig war, ging ich in die Kiiche zuriick und schaute auf die .Anweisung urn zu sehen ob die Coteletten fertig waren. Das Kockbuch sagte, dasz man die Coteletten fur zehn Minuten beobachten und dann wenden masse. Ich hatte sie noch nicht elle beobachtet! Es schien als ob sie brannten aber Mutter weiss am besten! Ich beobachtete

The Sentinel. She stood quite still, every nerve as taut as a violin string. She glanced around. Everything seemed engulfed in an uncanny, stilly silence, and yet! there was something there . . . She made no sound, yet listened so acutely that she heard the beating of her heart. She was waiting. It seemed as though she stood for hours—an unearthly stretch of time. Slowly she stiffened as she stood; her body became tenser, yet she was careful not to move a limb. She strained her ears as if to catch some sound. Would it never come again? again! A low. . Suddenly she heard it indistinguishable murmur, rising and falling with an eerie, rhythmic cadence like the even beat of expiring time. She held her breath. The tenseness in the air could be felt. The blood throbbed in her ears with every beat of her bumping heart. The silence again bore down upon her, then it was shattered by that sound again. She felt she must put an end to it all—she must, she must. Slowly she leant forward, then she spoke quickly, decisively, imperiously, "Would you girls in the back row please stop talking!" —Joan Garden, Pass VI.b, Berry.

S2ringtime on the Island. Before the September holidays I only knew Phillip Island in its hot, dusty, brown state of Summer, but now I have another picture clearly in my mind—the Island in Springtime. The first thing I noticed was the bright greenness of all the plants, beach tracks, and paddocks. Signs of Spring were plentiful: on one long hike, we went along the red country road that was lined with a natural hedge of golden gorse. It seemed to me to have a scent like very ripe apricots. Now and then a little brown rabbit would pop across the track. In a near-by paddock were some lambs, one black one amongst the whole flock.

SILVER AND GREEN Growing amongst the young, green bracken was pink, white and red heath; as we crossed the paddocks we tried to avoid "pinkies," that look so much like fallen stars. On the cliffs we found penguins' nests, and we bent down and saw the little creatures sit ting on their eggs. We had to race round the headland, so as to miss the high spring tide. One day I found some mauve orchids in a grass hollow, and in the evening we saw hundreds of shining glowworms lying in the grass. All these were truly signs of Spring. When we rose next day there was a koala nibbling the choice, green shoots on the gumtree. —Judith Hackwell, Form V.c, Cato.

Others. Here I am Sitting in a train, On a seat. And there they were Sitting in a train On the same seat, Many hundreds, Maybe thousands Of others. And yet others Sat on this seat. Where were they going? Where are they now? Yet they can't be knowing That I am here, Sitting in a train On the same seat As they were on. —Glen Saleeba, V.b. Cato.

Colours. The brownness of the tree trunk, The greenness of the grass, The redness of apples, The greyness of the path. The blueness of the sky, The crimson golden sun, The brightness of the stars, The silver moon above. —Robin Griffith, Junior IV.b, 3 yrs., Cato.

At the Zoo. I have a little puppy, Her name is Sue. One fine day In the middle of June I took her to the zoo. There she played with other dogs, While I went and bought some chocolate frogs. In the shop there was a queue, And I saw my friend, Dorothy Pugh, Who said she was buying some frogs, too. —Shirley Elbaum, Lower III., Fitchett, 9 yrs.

The Tram Strike. Of course, everybody remembers the tram strike. The news came to school at about 3.5 p.m. on Tuesday, 2nd October, 1945. This date is memorable, as we were dismissed ten minutes early. That was great for the "trainers," but not so good for the "trammers," who had to train, walk, or hitch-hike home. As we walked to the station, we, representatives of the "trainers," felt very superior. We did not have to queue up for tickets, but just walked majestically on to the station. The next morning was even better, as we so kindly told various "trammers" "not to catch that one. ." as it goes to Q As the day drew on, we heard various "hard lock tales," such as—"And there I was, stuck in the middle of Burke Road tramline, sue. ." and rcunded by cars, at ten to nine "Such a crowd on the trains I couldn't get on three, and then was squashed between a fat woman and a man smoking a cigar." That afternoon it was rumoured that the trains were going to strike also. I arrived home and went garage-wards to pump up my bicycle tyres. As usual, something was broken, this time my connection and back-tyre valve-rubber. At tea-time I informed the family I would be "biking" to school next day. As one man they replied, "Twelve miles there, and twelve miles back! You'll only do it once! Like me to push you up Studley Park hill? You will know you've been riding!" etc. etc. After tea I completed the tyre-pumping and retired to bed prepared to start my Marathon

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ride at seven the next morning. Fortunately, on Thursday morning I awoke to hear trams (beautiful, beloved trams!) rattling past. That morning I came to school by train, and I shall continue to do so until the trains strike. Then I shall catch a tram. When both trams and trains strike, I can easily ride the "Blue Terror," my bicycle. —Glen Saleeba, V.b, Cato. Duke. Duke was a beautiful collie, with a thick outer and under coat. This morning, as he trotted up the hill, going towards the homestead; his coat shone in the sun, like burnished gold. Suddenly, he stopped,, and sniffed the air; the downward wind had brought the smell of a strange dog, many strange dogs. It also brought the smell of blood. The collie quickened his step, holding his head high, sniffing the wind all the time. Stopping at the top of the hill, Duke looked down on the paddock, where the sheep were grazing. There was a commotion in one corner of the paddock. A pack of six dogs was among the sheep,, snarling, pulling the sheep down and killing them. Duke growled, deep in his throat, and started to run. Down the hill he ran, his growling getting louder. This paddock was a long way from the house, and both Duke and the killer dogs knew this. Duke did not bark for help, as he knew it would be useless, unless the owner of the station happened to be out rabbiting. He also knew that he would have to drive away these killer dogs or more sheep would be killed. Five sheep were already dead, and the others were huddled together in one corner of the paddock. Five of the dogs were feasting on the dead sheep. They turned when Duke came running up to them, barking and growling. The five turned. and four slunk away, while one, a young dog, raced away over the paddocks, yelping. The leader, a green-eyed dog of all breeds, was left. This dog launched himself at Duke when they were level. The collie had prepared himself for this form of attack, for just as the killer sprang he leapt to the side. As he ran past him, Duke slashed at the dog's side, with his sabre-shaped teeth. The killer turned and

buried his teeth in Duke's flank. Duke turned and wrenched away from him, burying his teeth in the other's throat. For a fraction of a second Duke relaxed his hold, to regain his breath, and the killer wrenched away. H.: lurched at Duke, but Duke had risen up on his hind legs. Pushing the other dog away from him with his forelegs, he sprang at the killer's throat and pulled him down, but it sprang upward and away from the collie, for his ears, tuned to be always alert, had caught the sound of horse's hooves. He streaked away, over the flat paddocks. Duke after him. The rider came over the hill: it was the owner of the station. It took him but a few seconds to see the dead sheep and form the conclusion that his dog was chasing their killer. Spurring his horse to a gallop, he whistled Duke. Duke reluctantly stopped and turned. Whistling the collie again, he raised his rifle, and, taking careful aim, fired at the killer dog. The owner of the station rode up to it. It was one of the dogs who had killed many sheep in the district. He picked it up and slung it across his horse's back. Bending down again, he patted Duke's head and said, "Good old Duke, good old boy." And Duke wagged his tail in agreement. —Wilma Knuckey, IV.a, Berry. "Macbeth" Still Murders Sleep. Let others hand their essays in on time, For I have thrown my scribbles in the fire. Their only epitaph is in a rhyme To follow soon upon the funeral pyre. The green-bound volumes lugged home with such care I gently place in stacks inside my case; My useless note-books smugly from their lair Mock ciphered cards put in to "mark the place." No thought arouses. -My amorphic brain Can only say, "First period it's due, And you've not done it." Yet again, "Don't ask your brain to help, it can't help you." While round and round I feel my conscience creep My real self implores, "You need some sleep." —Val. East, Honour VI., Fitchett.

SILVER AND GREEN A Dissertation Upon Plum Pudding. (With apologies to Charles Lamb.) There is no dish so associated with Christmas festivities as that of the gleaming, dark, plum pudding. Its steaming aroma rises to one's nostrils like the scent of flowers to the bees. The flavour has been impregnated through long hours of boiling, one ingredient combining with another to make a palate-teasing whole. Spices and dates from the East, nuts from Brazil, butter from the Jersey cow, brown eggs from the speckled hens blend with the juicy fruits in one delicious, sweet, thick, lumpy, spicy, crumbly richness. As the knife pierces the moulded, brown exterior of the pudding, the first slice reveals a mottled interior of varied contents, and many colours, such as the green angelica, red cherries, white nuts, lemon and orange peel, and the brown of mixed fruits, providing a feast for the eyes, as well as for the palate. There is appreciation in the eating, except when one bites on a hard bachelor's button or other token, which has been hidden by the sweet sauce, instead of a soft, swollen, squelchy sultana. For sweet, delectable, mouth-watering appeal there is nothing to approach the festive plum pudding. —Ailsa Murdoch, P.VI.a, Krome.

37 V-P Day.

People are hurrying, bustling and scurrying, Children are skipping along the street; Car brakes are screaming, no time for dreaming With all this noise and rushing of feet. Church bells are pealing, everyone feeling The wave of excitement that runs through the town, Laughing and cheering, nobody fearing The white paper streamers being hurled down. Aeroplanes roaring, diving and soaring, Everyone straining to see the display; Thousands are waiting, no less abating The cheers which will ring to the close of the day. But some are sighing, others are crying For loved ones and friends who will not be there; Mem'ries awaking, hearts almost breaking, Their lives bought this freedom which others will share. —Merele Hayes, L.V.e, Krome.

—W. Greer, V.a, Krome. Swans at City Park.

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AUSTRALIA.

—B. Wilson, Pass VI.a, Krome.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. BASEBALL TEAM. Back Row: Wilma Kerr, Joan Campbell, Cynthia Greig, Gwenda Sherry. Front Row: Noleen Ferris, Edith Lewis, Beverley Rogers (rapt.), Margaret Bain, Marion Fenton.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. BASKET-BALL TEAM. Back Row: Mwyn Sheil, Noleen Ferris. Jewel Thomas, Elaine Jackson, Wilma Kerr, Betty Rose. Front Row: Gwenda Sherry, Eveline Joel (rapt.), Margaret Bain.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. HOCKEY TEAM. Back Row: Cynthia Greig, Jill Stuchbery, Shirley Gilliam, Judith Balding, Diana Webster, Marjorie Ballintine Front Row: Margaret Owen, Dorothy Bell, Judith Leask . (capt.), Glen Tomasetti, Marion Fenton, Robin Came.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. ATHLETIC TEAM. Back Row: Paddy Hume, Shirley Michael, Marjorie Egan, Jill Stuchbery, Yvonne Robinson. Bronwyn Woollacott, Jewel Thomas. Second Row: Margaret Cottee, Mwyn Sheil, Elaine Hurd, Audrey Fleming, Marion Fenton, Miriam Lobascher, Heather Murdoch. Front Row: Mary Briggs, Patricia Bigelow, Ev'elyn Davies.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. "THE STAR"-27th

NOVEMBER, 1945.

—Waverley Studio. MISS EDITH BARKER, President, Old Collegians' Club, 1945-46.

The Old Collegian

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THE OLD COLLEGIAN Conducted by PAST STUDENTS OF THE METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE.

EDITED BY MRS. E. C. BURTON (IDA GREEN).

OFFICE-BEARERS AND COUNCIL, 1945-46. President: Miss Edith Barker. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. R. Napier White (Sayde Reynolds), Mrs. P R. Leslie (Mabel Rowe), Rev. A. Harold Wood, M.A., B.D., Dip.Ed. (ex officio). Hon. Secretary: Miss Sheila Marshall. Hon. Asst. Secretary: Mrs. T. Twycross (Violet Woolcock). Hon. Treasurer: Miss Hilda Brown. Editress: Mrs. E. C. Burton (Ida Green). Council: Miss Gertrude Adamson, Mrs. V. G. Anderson (Ethel Butchers), Mrs. E. S. A. Bell (Fanny Smith), Miss Margaret Bickford, Mrs. E. E.

EDITORIAL. Yet much remains To conquer still; peace hath her victories No less renowned than war. —Milton. During the year now drawing to a close we have all shared, one way and another, in the great events that have taken place in the world and have felt their impact on Australian life. Hostilities ceased in the European zone, and

Bignell (Nellie Ellis), Mrs. H. Brehaut (Mary Overend), Mrs. D. Crone (Leonore Pearse), Mrs. T. P. Dawes (Margaret Guthridge), Mrs. P. V. Feltham (Sylvia Box), Miss Queenie Howell, Miss Betty Jackson, Mrs. A. King (Doreen Adams), Miss Betty Le Pine, Miss Isla Pearson, Mrs. C. Rush (Lloys McNair), Mrs. G. Swift (Marie Sutherland), Miss Barbara Taylor, Miss Phyllis Waitt, Miss Robbie Walker; Miss Janet Wood. Miss Kathleen Kelly (Immediate Past President, ex officio). College Council Representatives, February, 1946-48: Mrs. E. C. Burton, Mrs. Cerutty, Mrs. A. Morgan, Mrs. R. N. White. Clubrooms Committee: Chairwoman: Mrs. W. L. Russell (Ida Skelton). Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. A. C. Tozer (Alice Thompson). Hon. Secretary: Mrs. J. H. Forsyth (Edna Pryor).

we celebrated V.E. Day. Then followed the surrender of Japan, which resulted in great rejoicing among the United Nations, and, naturaLy, Australia was very vitally interested in the V.P. Day demonstrations. After the dark days of 1942 and 1943, when invasion of Australia was a. real threat, the ending of hostilities in the Pacific was a matter for great thankfulness for the Australian people, and the thoughtful among them readily attended services in the churches, where thanks to Almighty God for His mercy was rendered.

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The recovery of the P.O.W. and their repatriation has, resulted in family reunions overlaid with emotions of joy and thankfulness. Many of the irksome, although necessary, restrictions on civilian life have gone by Government sanction. This was another reason for thankfulness, for some of the burdens laid upon the civilian population clueing the war years have been heavy, and this is especially true concerning the women of Australia. Yet, while we write this, we are aware that the burdens have been incomparably heavier in the. Mother Country, and those endured by the women of Europe scarcely bear thinking of. All these events compel us to think deeply about the present state of the world. What of the pain in the hearts of those riven with grief because loved ones will not again cross the threshold of their home? Can they feel the peace has been won? Can those men and women returning to civil life after years in the Services discover the cheering and encouraging fruits of peace? An emphatically affirmative answer cannot be given. Someone has said that "happiness is not a station you arrive a:, but a manner of travelling." We fear many think we arrive, as it were, at a state of peace instead of realising the peace that is peace, is but the fruit of living by standards set by the Prince of Peace. A duty devolves upon each one of us— taught as we were at a school with high ideals —to do our part in preserving Christian values in our citizenship. Peace is only safe in the hands of a truly Christian citizenship. Let us remember that each year girls leaving the old school make their acquaintance with our activities. Herein lies one opportunity at least for giving them encouragement. In a society still staggering under the cruel blows dealt at some of the finer aspects of life they will find much to daunt them. Courage must be in our hearts to hearten them and our eyes turned to bright horizons to guide them. "And not by eastern windows only, When daylight comes, comes in the light; In front the sun climbs slowly, how slowly! But westward, look, the land is bright."

HONOUR ROLL—ON SERVICE. Australian Army Nursing Service. Ella Anderson, Lesla Blanchard, Elma Cox, Jean Crittenden, Joyce Crumpton, Joy Findlay, Geltha Forsyth, Marjorie Holding, Marjorie Pearce, Dorothy Scholes, Shirley Scobie, Marjorie Vasey. Voluntary Aid Detachment: Elva Simmons, Millie Slater. Australian Women's Army Service. Audrey Bee, Margaret Carter, Mrs. R. Catlin (Jean Griffiths), Kathleen Cook, Jean Cornell, Olive Dodd, Cynthia Enders, June Hill, Elvie Heither, Nonie Hutchinson, Norma Jacobs, Sheila Kruse, Elsie Marriott, Margaret Milne, Barbara Murray, Shirley Potter, Elizabeth Ratten, Betty Roberts, Mavis Teague, Margery Vale, Pat. Varley, Gwynneth Watsf ord Loveday Williams. Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force Service. Mary Allen, June Barnett, June Bassett, Mary Collocott, Margaret Beck (Cook), Dorothy Cooper, Joyce Dennison, Olwen Evans, Elma Fisher, Moira Forsyth, Pam. and Meg. Garner, Yvonne Goldstein, Joan Hargreaves, June Hill, Leah Hollings, Jean Jenner, Valda Kirton, Heather Kruse, Ann Leslie, Barbara Marfleet, Jessie Murray, June Parker, Bonnay Davies (Raymont), Winnie Sewell, Claire Smith, Jean Stinton, Lois Taylor, Margaret Tully. Women's Royal Australian Naval Service. Millicent Denton, Ailsa Figgins, Phyllis Holmes, Shirley Smith, Elme Manfield, Ruth Manfield, Doris Forrester, M. Uglow, Ercil Thomson, Betty Carter. Australian Women's Auxiliary Army Medical Service. Heather Veal. British Army Nursing Service. Peggy Symons (1927-29). (Will Service girls please notify the Editress upon receiving their discharge?)

SILVER AND GREEN MINUTES OF THE FORTIETH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB OF THE METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE, Held on Friday, 21st September, 1945, at 8 p.m., in the Drawing-room of the Independent Hall, Collins Street. Chair. The president, Miss Kathleen Kelly, was in the chair. Minutes. Minutes of the Annual Meeting of 21/9/44, published in the December issue of "The Old Collegian," were passed as read. There was no business arising from them. Their adoption was moved by Miss R. Flockart, seconded Mrs. E Bignell. Carried. Apologies. Sixty members were present. Apologies were received from Mesdames H. Brehaut, W. Blackburn, S. Calder, P. V. Feltham, A. G. Haycrof t, A. H. Hedley, W. E. Hocking, C. Rush, W. L. Russell, R. N. Smith, and Misses J. Crow, 0. Dodd, N. Elliott, J. Hill, B. Richards, J. Torry, R. Walker, J. Young. Reports.

ship should bear her name. A general discussion followed, and the meeting decided that the naming of the scholarship should be left to the sub-committee, with this suggestion from this meeting. Election of Office-bearers. College Council.—Nominations were called for, but as there were not very many present, it was felt that the present representatives should carry on until the r ext annual meeting, when nominations could then be called for, as for other office-bearers, when the notice of the meeting is circulated. This was not possible, as a previous minute stated that the appointments are for a two-year term, and must be made at the Annual Meeting. The following nominations were received:—Mrs. E. C. Burton, Mrs. Cerutty, Mrs. R. N. White, Miss B. Barrett. Council Voting papers were then distributed. The president asked that scrutineers be appointed. Mrs. E. E. Bignell, Miss Joyce Fowles, Miss I. McKay were appointed. Constitution. The Council submitted recommendations for the alteration of the constitution, as some members felt that this was necessary. A subcommittee had been appointed by Council to revise it, and their recommendations were passed at a Council meeting called specially for the purpose. Copies of the revised constitution were handed to those present, the alterations being underlined, and the president read through each clause. Moved by Mrs. E. C. Burton, seconded Miss B. Barrett, that the revisions be adopted. Carried.

The Honorary Secretary presented the president's annual report for 1944-45. Moved, Miss D. Ball, seconded Mrs. E. Bignell, that the report be adopted. The Honorary Treasurer then presented the balance sheet for 1944-45. Its adoption was moved Mrs. P. Leslie, seconded Mrs. G. Grieve. The following reports were then received:-National Council of Women, delegates Mrs. R L. McCoy, Mrs. Alex. Morgan. Clubrooms. Mrs. E. Forsyth (hon. secretary). Elsternwick Syllabus fcr the Year. Moved Mrs. W. Edgar, seconded Miss R. Branch Old Girls, Miss Beverley Richards. Bursary Fund, Miss Edith Barker. Dramatic Flockart, that the syllabus for the year be left Club, Miss Joy Ditty. Library Fund, Mrs. Len. to the Council, with the suggestion that a Chambers. Physical Fitness, Mrs. C. Rush. dinner and a ball be held. Carried. Reports tabled and their adoption moved by Mrs. E. Alan Bell expressed the thanks of Miss Q. Howell, seconded Miss M. Thomas. members to the president,, Miss Kathleen Kelly, Mrs. B. Kilvington suggested that the War and the Council for the work and service they Bursary should be called the Ada Fitchett had rendered to the club throughout the year. Scholarship, as a mark of respect to Miss Mrs. A. McCutcheon, on behalf of the memFitchett. Mrs. Kilvington said that she was bers, expressed the sincere thanks of the club very ill, and that she would greatly appreciate to the honorary treasurer, Mrs. P. R. Leslie, the honour that this Old Collegians' Scholar- for all her hard work and loyal service to the

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club for the past seventeen years. Miss Barker added words of appreciation. Miss Kathleen Kelly thanked members, and the Council for their help and co-operation, and then welcomed the incoming president, Miss Edith Barker. The meeting then closed.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB OF THE METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE FOR YEAR 1944-1945. On behalf of the Old Collegians' Club of the Methodist Ladies' College, I have pleasure in presenting the fortieth annual report for the year 1944-45. Through the courtesy of Mrs. Walter Jack, the meetings for the year have been held in the drawing-room of the Independent Hall, Collins Street. Six Council meetings have been held. At the second meeting the following were elected to the executive vommittee:—Mesdames E. Bignell, H. Brehaut, T. P. Dawes, P. V. Feltham, Misses D. Ball, I. McKay, P. Waitt, and R. Walker. Council decided to reappoint Mrs. A. Morgan and Mrs. R. McCoy as delegates to the National Council of Women for 1945. Appreciation was expressed to them for the interesting reports they presented on the meetings. Back-to-School Day was held on 28th September and the many Old Collegians present spent a most enjoyable afternoon. We do thank the Principa: and Mrs. Wood for the warm welcome extended to us. The president, Miss Kathleen Kelly, addressed the assembly in Fitchett Hall, after whiCh the schoolgirls presented an excellent programme; then the Old CoLegians were the guests of the College at afternoon tea. Early in November the Principal welcomed the office-bearers to morning assembly, when the president was given the opportunity of addressing the senior girls on the link that is maintained between the Club and the College, and urged them to join the Club. One hundred and thirty girls joined. The Annual Church Service was held on 5th November, in Wesley Church, the service being

conducted by Rev. A. H. Wood, but, unfortunately, the Club was poorly represented. The date of the Service is fixed for the first Sunday in November, and it is hoped that more old, girls will attend this year. The day of the garden party, 9th December, dawned bright and sunny and, although a. few clouds gathered later, the afternoon was fine and warm, and the 316 guests present spent an enjoyable afternoon. Owing to catering difficulties, the afternoon tea was, once again, served buffet style in the dining hall, the Council doing all the necessary work. A special word of thanks to the senior boarders, who gave up their afternoon, and worked so willingly and hard. During afternoon tea the president welcomed the guests and the representatives from the other public schools, and Mrs. B. Kilvington and Mrs. P. R. Leslie both expressed the appreciation of the Club to Miss Edith Barker for her work as honorary secretary. A presentation was then made to her as a remembrance of her services. The exhibition of work was open for inspection, and everyone was most interested in the very fine display. Speech Night was held on 14th December, and the office-bearers were invited to attend. The Ethel Landen Prize for Honour English was awarded to Ailsa Thomson. The Old Collegians' Prize for Citizenship to Betty Stahl. The winner of the Margaret Tiddeman Scholarship for 1945 was Betty Sinclair. On 20th December the Dramatic Club presented their annual play, "Daddy Long-legs," at the National Theatre, and we do congratulate the cast on their excellent performance, and especially Mrs. Gordon Sutherland, their enthusiastic leader, for her untiring work and fine production. Early in March a party was given, when the president and Council met the schoolgirl members of the last two years. Mr. and Mrs. Wood kindly allowed us to use the boarders' lounge, and everyone enjoyed a very bright evening, playing games and singing the school songs. On 28th March Mr. R. D. Elliott spoke on his recent visit to England and Russia, and those present heard most interesting facts about

SILVER AND GREEN bombed London, and about a twenty-course dinner given by Marshal Stalin in the Kremlin. A delightful musical programme was given by the Misses Torry, and a small charge was made for the Bursary Fund. A general meeting was called early in April to discuss the activities of circles within the Club, but the attendance was very poor. Reports from each circle were given, hoping to interest those present. Several young members suggested that dances should be held for Servicemen, and it was resolved to call a special meeting of the younger members of the Club to discuss the possibility of holding monthly dances. The literary evening was held in the boarders' lounge on 26th April, and a fascinating talk was given by Mr. William Tainsh on "Literary Byways." Mrs. Stahl sang a delightful bracket of numbers. In May the Annual School Church Service was he'd in the Auburn Methodist Church, and the office-bearers were asked to attend. The Principal conducted the service, and the hymns and anthem were very beautifully rendered by the special choir. The general meeting called for the younger members was held on 17th May, and ninety very enthusiastic girls attended. It was decided to hold monthly dances, when Servicemen would be entertained, and girls would pay 3/- and provide a plate of refreshments. A sub-committee was formed from those present, and arrangements were left to the hon. secretary and the committee. The first dance was held on 20th July in the Theatre Lovers' Club, and even though there were more girls than boys, the evening was a success, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Another general meeting was called for the young members on 26th July, to discuss the dance, and as there were not so many Service. men in Melbourne, it was decided that girls could bring their own civilian partners to the next dance, and invitations would be sent to Servicemen. On 1st August a general meeting was called to discuss arrangements for a fete to be held in aid of the Bursary Fund, but, once again, the attendance was most disappointing. Miss

E. Barker, the convener of the bursary subcommittee, had obtained permission for the fete to be held at the College, and the meeting decided that the date would be 17th November, at 2.45 p.m. A special appeal is being made to all members to give this their full support by helping or sending donations and gifts for the stalls. The second dance was held in the Jerram Hall on 17th August, and, although not quite so many attended, the numbers were even, and everyone spent an excellent evening. The girls are most enthusiastic, and very keen for the dances to continue, even though the war is over. These dances have brought the younger members together, and held their interest in the Club. Through the courtesy of Mr. Brett Randall, an evening was held at the Little Theatre on 27th August to raise more money for the Bursary Fund. No expenses were incurred, as Mr. Randall provided the usherette, lighting and programmes, so every ticket sold was clear profit, but, unfortunately, even in a theatre so small, all the tickets were not sold. Including the sale of sweets and programmes and donations received, the fund benefited by £30/5/-. A special word of congratulation and praise to the Library Fund sub-committee for their untiring and enthusiastic work throughout the year, which was brought to a climax on 3rd August, when a meeting of donors was held at the College to hand to the College Council a cheque for £1022/7/7. It was fitting that such a wonderful gift should be associated with the name of one who did so much for the School, ard was so well known—Miss R. Walton. The library is to be called the "Walton Library." May I, on your behalf, express the sincere appreciation of the Club to Mr. and Mrs. Wood, who, throughout the year, have made us so welcome at the College, and so willingly allowed us the use of the rooms for our gatherings. It is so much like returning home to go to the School, and receive the warm reception we, as Old Collegians, always do so from Mr. and Mrs. Wood. Special thanks also to Miss D. Ba:I, lady superintendent, who so gladly lent us her room, and was always such a help to us.

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The membership of the Club has increased, and now stands at 900 members, 10 honorary life members, 128 life members, and 762 mem hers. It is up to every member to see that these figures are maintained, and that in the coming year more old girls will join the Club. It is with sorrow we record the passing of Rev. John W. Grove, who for ten years was Principal of the College; also of the following Old Collegians: Mrs. Morieson (Gladys Belcher), Mrs. Sexton (Betty Andrews), Miss Gwen Chapman, and Miss Iris Winn. To the relatives of these old girls and to all Old Collegians who have had sorrow or sickness, we send our thoughts and sympathy. This year has seen the fulfilment of our greatest hope—peace to the world, peace and happiness to so many, but let us not forget the sorrow and sadness of those whose loved ones will not return—our thoughts go to them. May I, in conclusion, thank you all, and especially the Council, for the wonderful support and co-operation I have received during this year, and I do sincerely say "thank you" for a very happy year. K. KELLY, President. S. MARSHALL, Hon. Secretary. 21st September, 1945. NOTES OF THE M.L.C.O.C. CLUB ROOMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER, 1945. By the Hon. Sec., Mrs. John Hood Forsyth (Edna Pryor), WF7885. During the year we have continued to meet regularly. December 5, 1944. We met at the Combined Girls' Club. McEwan House, city. A special meeting was called to discuss the advisability of reopening our Clubrooms. A great discussion took place, and it was moved that "it would be wiser to go quietly and slowly during the remaining war years, and that we adhere to the original minute passed at the meeting on the 18th December, 1941, reading: 'That the Clubrooms be closed as soon as possible, and go into This recess for the duration of the war.' was passed again unanimously. The chairman, Mrs. Russell (Ida Skelton), reminded members that the office-bearers hav-

mg remained in office for so long, were now offering to "stand down," and for others to be appointed, and wished members to express their feelings in this matter. It was moved that the office-bearers remain in office, and, as one member humorously said, that "the devil you know is better than the devil you do not." After this meeting, we celebrated our eighteenth birthday and Christmas party, and a very enjoyable musical programme was arranged by our ever-willing artistes, Mrs. W. Miller (Dorothy Reseigh) and the Misses Blanche Wood and Mavis Lancaster. March 23, 1945. At Mrs. W. Blackburn's (Vera Lockwood). June 8, 1945. At Mrs. W. Russell's (Ida Skelton). August 10, 1945. At Mrs. White's (Sayde Reynolds). We would like to thank the above members and artistes most sincerely for helping so generously and willingly towards making our reunions such a success. During the year we have collected and handed in £5/17/- towards our School Bursary Fund. Early this year members agreed that £50 be invested in war bonds, leaving a credit balance in the bank of £31. We would like to thank Mrs. Grieves (Nell Croll) for acting as our honorary auditor for the year. Our annual meeting, to discuss the future of the Clubrooms, etc., will take place at the Combined Girls' Club, McEwan House, Elizabeth Street, city, on Monday, 3rd December. at 7.30 p.m , to be followed by celebrating our nineteenth birthday and Christmas party. A musical programme has been arranged. Donation, 2/-, towards the School Bursary Fund. The office-bearers and committee wish to thank our members very sincerely for remaining with us so loyally during the war-weary years, and extend to all their kind thoughts and good wishes, looking forward to the future with happier hearts for brighter and better days. EDNA FORSYTH.

—Ineke Kremer, L.V.a, Cato. VIEW OF MONTROSE.

—Marjorie Randall, V.a, Berry. View of Murray River, Near Mildura.

—Ruth Pizzey, Hon. VI., Cato.

SILVER AND GREEN 14th ANNUAL REPORT OF SYDNEY BRANCH, MELB. M.L.C. O.C.C. ANNUAL MEETING. Held G.S.S.C. Rooms, 14th August, 1945, 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. We almost feel safe in saying that the war is over, and next year we will be able to meet with clear skies overhead and may almost look forward to our pre-war dinner once again

have together carried on the successful running of our club meetings. I really find it difficult to express in words my sincere appreciation of all the work they have accomplished. and I know I can pass on to them the thanks and appreciation of you all for their good work. One might easily say, "They are Old Collegians. What else could one expect!" Yes,

Our meetings this year began with a very pleasant Saturday afternoon at Mrs. ShaM's home on 30th September. Bridge was played by most, but just to sit and chat and watch the ever-changing scene on the Harbour right in front of us was most enjoyable. Funds from the sale of cakes and the privilege of attend. ing the party amounted to £3/10/-, and was sent on to Melbourne towards the Bursary and Library Funds, which the Melbourne O.C. Club is founding for the College. December 5 (Tuesday evening) : Members met for a late afternoon party at the Clubrooms. Then, after tea and a chat, most of those present went on to the Minerva Theatre to see the show there, which made a nice conclusion to our 1944 gatherings. March 2 (Wednesday evening) : This was our first gathering for 1945, and we joined with members of the Clubrooms in hearing from Mrs. Van Oosten a lot of interesting information about Holland. This talk was followed by coloured moving films of that country, which were intensely interesting, and all enjoyed the evening very much. May 30 (Wednesday evening) : A meeting was held at the Clubrooms which took the form of a late afternoon party. This was Millicent Slater's first opportunity to tell us about the Miss Australia competition in aid of the War Veterans' Appeal and the St. John Ambulance Association. Millicent, or Billy,, as she is better known, is the St. John Ambulance candidate, and we all wish her every success in her noble effort. I am afraid the office of secretary has been merely a title this year to its owner, and our president, Mrs. Shain, and Mrs. Odgers

—The Leicagraph Co. Mrs. WALLACE DEANE, President M.L.C. Old Collegians, N.S.W.

it is this feeling of comradeship and this link that binds us that keeps us together in this State of ours and makes each one's troubles the concern of all. Perhaps I may take this opportunity to thank you all very sincerely for your loving messages and beautiful flowers that have reached me during the last few months, and I did so appreciate your kindness. Melbourne Old Collegians sent a box of flowers to me just before Christmas, and you have no idea what a lovely surprise I received on their arrival. It was just too good of Miss Marshall to go to all that trouble, and I did appreciate the thought. We cannot write off this year as being our brightest and best because, first of all, May

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Clarke's absence from our gatherings has been a great misfortune. May was always with us, and always so bright and cheery. As only rest and quietness can help May for the time being, and as she is having that with her daughter Marion's care, we hope we shall see her once again before long. In the meantime Mrs. Odgers is acting as our "go between," delivering and receiving messages. Then, too, with Dr. Elsie Leonard, Miss Paton, Mrs. Badgery and self not sparking on all cylinders, with a few other minor upsets during the year, it has made things all the harder for our good friends, Mrs. Shain and Mrs. Odgers. However, the war is almost over, so here's hoping all our worries will soon be at an end. Our sincere sympathy has been extended to Misses Eileen Kennedy and Cecily Money, who have both suffered a great loss as a result of their mothers passing on. Congratulations go to Billy Slater and Doreen Lancaster on their engagements, and our best wishes, too. We have missed Ena Preston—sorry, Hughes —at our gatherings lately, the reason, of course, being her absence with the Palmolive Choir visiting Melbourne and Adelaide. Congratulations, Neen, and we are delighted to hear the tour was so enjoyable, and that you had such a good time at both cities visited. Our hearts went out to Ida Burton (Green), much loved one-time member and president of our club, whose son, Graeme, was lost so tragically early in the year at a seaside resort in Melbourne. Her sister, May Chancellor (Green), went across to stay with Ida in February, and towards the end of her visit saw a number of Old Collegians, among them being Cora Elvins (Dymond), who was in hospital recovering from an operation. We had hopes of entertaining Cora recently on her way home from a holiday in Brisbane, where she went to recuperate, but this was not possible, and most of us had to be content with a telephone conversation. Cora is well on the way to recovery now, and as she enjoyed her sta in Queensland so much and talks of a return

trip in the not too distant future, we hope the occasion will arise for all to meet her then. Mrs. Macdonald (Jean Howarth), Jean Wishart and Linda Clemens (Belcher) are others who have been fortunate enough to take trips to Melbourne within the year. Mrs. Campbell (Gretchen Krome), too, I must not fcrget, also made the trip back with her daughter, Margaret, and granddaughter, who have remained in Melbourne. Margaret ant baby had been over here for some months, so their presence would be missed a great deal. Kath Frazer (Gault), with her husband and two sons, were also able to get to Melbourne for the Christmas holidays. We rejoice with Mrs. Brown (Rhoda Buchanan) having her Air Force son back in Australia once again after some years abroad, and specially on the joyful news of her P.O.W. son's safe arrival home in England after the cessation of hostilities in Europe. A very special welcome is given to our two new members, Jean Tonkins and Joan Brown ley, and we trust they enjoy their sojourn with us. We were pleased also to welcome Mrs Champion, whose home was in New Guinea, to our gatherings, also Mrs. Oswald (Em. Day), who is always sure of a welcome in our midst. Our usual donation was sent to Dalmar Homes again at Christmas, and was very grate. fully received by them. Then, too, Burwood sent us our annual invitation to attend their "break-up" or "speech day," and Mrs. Chancellor very ably represented us at this last year. The feeling of thankfulness for the end of fighting in the Pacific as well as in Europe will help us overcome the difficulties that may lie ahead in the post-war days, and we can now confidently look forward to the brighter days ahead. (Signed) E. H. LECKIE. ANNUAL MEETING. Held at Secondary Schoolgirls' Club on 14th August, 1945. Minutes: The Minutes of previous meeting were read and received.

SILVER AND GREEN Apologies: Apologies were received from Bess Leckie, May Clark, Dr. Leonard, M. Slater, Cecily Money, Mrs. Hunt, Zat Preston, M. NXToods, J. Tonkins and Mrs. Badgery. Treasurer's Report: This was read by Miss Neen Preston. Visitors: Lorna Mauger (cousin of Jean Grozier), Birdie Kermode (sister of Ivy Shain), two Brownley sisters. Congratulations: Misses Doreen Lancaster and Millicent Slater were congratulated upon announcing their engagement. Election of Office-bearers: President, Mrs. Wallace Deane (Elsie Danks) ; secretary, Mrs. H. F. Odgers (Doris Grainger); asst. secre• tary, Mrs. H. V. Leckie (Bessie Williams) ; treasurer, Miss Zat Preston; asst. treasurer, Dr. Elsie Leonard (Brown); publicity officer, Mrs. H. W. Chancellor (May Green) ; council, Mrs. Blayney, Mrs. Grozier, Misses Eileen Kennedy, Paton, Isabel McClelland, Pam. Mabel Thomas; vice-presidents, Mrs. Bluett (Elsie Whiteman), Mrs. F. W. Campbell (Gretchen Krome), Miss Phil. Cram. Our annual meeting was held on the eve of the declaration of peace, and the atmosphere was electric with anticipation. Our popular secretary, Mrs. Leckie, was greatly missed, being absent on account of illness. It was decided to send a letter of appreciation to her, also flowers, expressing regret at her absence and best wishes for a speedy recovery. An opportunity was taken to draw particular attention to Mrs. Shain's splendid work for the club during the term of her office as president. It was noted that through her efforts we had been able to contribute both to the Library and Bursary Fund of M.L.C., Hawthorn. There was an expression of special regret at the illness of May Clark, who later passed away. A letter was read from Mrs. Chambers, secretary of Melbourne M.L.C., thanking the Sydney Branch for the cheque for £7. Mrs. Chambers also stated that the objective of £1000 had been reached, and that the name of "The Walton Library" had been adopted. All were unanimous in their approval of the name selected.

Mrs. Wallace Deane, in a graceful speech, accepted the role of president, and paid a special tribute to the work of Mrs. Shain and the loyalty and friendliness of the members. She expressed the hope, also referred to by Mrs. Chancellor, that during the ensuing year the Club's efforts could be specially directed to some worthy cause. Now that the war is over we hope to be able to do this more fully than in the past. The meeting then closed on a note of thankfulness for victory well won, and a desire to make ourselves worthy of the peace. Sounds of victory celebrations in the city streets reminded us of trams, buses and ferries to be caught if we were not to be swept up in the wild excitement. The meeting hurriedly dispersed. (Signed) D. ODGERS.

SYDNEY NEWS. We congratulate Mrs. Burton on her new position as editress of "The Old Collegian," and will continue to see that the news of old girs in Sydney will reach her as usual. We were glad to get a glimpse of Phyl. Waitt while she was over in Sydney holidaying, and wish she had been longer with us to attend a reunion. Isabel McClelland has been holidaying in Dungog and Wollongong. Mrs. McDonald (Jean Howarth) has had the joy of welcoming back her P.O.W. son from Japan. Our sympathy is extended to Janet Black, who just recently heard that her fiance died while a P.O.W. in Borneo. Doreen Lancaster finishes her physical education course at Sydney University this year, and has accepted an appointment at Annesley Methodist Ladies' College, Bowral, for next yt ar. Victoria Krome has been visiting her sister in Sydney, and had a happy time seeing some of her school friends.

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ADELAIDE BRANCH M.L.C. OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB. Secretary's Annual Report for the Year Ended 25th September, 1945. It is with pleasure that I present the eleventh annual report of the South Australian Branch. Since our last annual meeting and election of office-bearers on the 11th August, 1944, we have held only two meetings, due mainly to the fact that we all have been called on to perform many duties in the cause of Red Cross and other war-time activities. These took the form of social afternoons, the first on the 7th November, 1944, at the Wentworth Tearooms, and the second on the 17th April, 1945, at the Botanic Gardens. On both occasions there was a good attendance of members, which is evidence that interest in the club has been maintained, and very happy times were spent together. We were particularly pleased to have as guests two visitors from Melbourne, in Mrs. Moir (Vera Barnfield) and Miss Claire Niven. Since my last report we have returned to the • joy of peace, and I am sure it is with very thankful hearts that we acknowledge the bravery of all our men and women of the fighting forces who have made this possible. It was with very sincere regret that we learnt that Mrs. McK. Strang (Connie Beighton) had lost her husband while a P.O.W. in the hands of the Japanese. We extend to her our loving sympathy. I want to thank all members for their friendly help during my term as secretary, and express the hope that now that the war clouds have lifted we will have more opportunity for meeting and furthering the friendship we all feel for one another. (Signed) Mrs. L. A. COX (Mary Hart), Hon. Secretary. Adelaide Office-bearers, 1945-46. President: Mrs. F. L. Benda (Cherry Bailey). Secretary: Mrs. J. F. W. Dunn (Estelle Gardner). Treasurer: Mrs. Richards (Gwen Edwards). News Items. Mrs. E. W. Adlam (Editha Gardner), with her five children, welcomed home her ex-P.O.W.

husband on 16th October. He had been for 3J years in Japan, and was only 28 miles from both Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where the two atomic bombs fell. His last news about his family before receiving letters in Manila was from letters dated December, 1942. Editha and her husband are at present enjoying a holiday at Robe and Mt. Gambier. Mrs. P. McKenzie Strang (Connie Beightonl has been notified that her husband died in a P.O.W. camp in Borneo in February, 1945. Mrs. L. A. Cox (Mary Hart) has just returned from a holiday in Melbourne with her son, Alan, who has completed a tour of operations in the South-west Pacific area as captain of a Beaufort bomber. Mrs. C. M. Field (Addie Crane) has just returned from a visit to her parents in Western Australia. Addie's son, Arthur, after eighteen months in the Navy,, is now a staff-sergeant in the Army Medical Corps, and at present is stationed in Adelaide. Mrs. Richards (Gwen Edwards) is still awaiting the return of her husband from Tarakan. Gwen hopes to bring Mavis Lancaster, of Melbourne, who is visiting Adelaide, to our next gathering of Old Collegians on 1st November. Mrs. J. F. W. Dunn (Estelle Gardner) is expecting her son, John, home at the end of November. He is returning in s.s. "Aquitania" after nearly two years in England with the R.A.A.F. M.L.C. (CATO. BRANCH) OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION. The past year has been one of many happy reunions. During this period we held several functions, the most successful being the "back to school" day, which proved to be the highlight of the year. Other functions held included a dance, to which members of the forces were invited; a crazy whist evening, several theatre nights, and a hike. Early in July the annual meeting was held, and the following office-bearers were elected:— President, Miss Beverley Shiels; vice-president, Miss Margaret Sicklemore; secretary, Miss Beverly Richards; treasurer, Mrs. Betty Laughlin, and a committee of six members. At this

SILVER AND GREEN meeting we were pleased to welcome a number of new members, in whose association we hope for mutual benefits in the future. BEVERLEY M. RICHARDS, Secretary. "Royston," 156 Alma Road, East St. Kilda.

for peace of all the Services personnel, especially that relating to the W.A.A.A.F. Plans prepared by the Commonwealth Government compared very favourably with those of other countries. Australian plan is a good one. The re-establishment of all personnel demands of all citizens the responsibility of seeing that these plans are carried out. A full-time training in difference courses will be offered, with free fees and living allowance—or part-time training. Those who enlisted under 21 years will have priority, and, as G.O. Stevenson expressed it, are to have an "open go." Refresher courses in home arts are to be offered to those who are married, or about to be.

REPORT OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. On behalf of Mrs. Morgan and myself, I have much pleasure in presenting the report of your delegates to the National Council of Women. We appreciate the honour of representing the Club on this council. Meetings held, on alternate months, have been well attended, and delegates and members have had February 8.—Miss Gwen Hughes made a the pleasure and privilege of hearing many War Loan appeal. The guest speaker was Miss interesting speakers, whose subjects have covered Morey, M.A.B.F. She has travelled far, and a wide range of interests, and on hearing the left Germany on 1st September, 1939. Her reports given by Mrs. Brookes one is amazed at sabject was "Square Pegs in Square Holes." the wide field of women's activities in the social Vocational guidance is something that must life of the community. play a bigger part in the lives of our young October 12.—Our first meeting was the peoples. Only 37 % of boys and girls were annual meeting, at which Mrs. Herbert Brookes at school over the age of 14 years, 27% at was re-elected president for the seventh year 15 years, and 11 % at 16 years. New South in succession. Two of our Old Collegians, Wales is doing a great deal in vocational guidMesdames J. G. Norris and K. Kumm, are ance and of children who have been guided into vice-presidents. There are now 113 societies positions have been 91% successful; unguided. affiliated. 50%0. Mrs. Brookes gave a brief summary of the recent conference of the National Council of Women in Sydney. She said resolutions urged the establishment of a Ministry of Food, similar to that in England, improvement in standards of nutrition throughout Australia, a raised status for home helps, standardised training and definite hours and conditions, establishment of resident hostels for working girls, preventive measures against tuberculosis, and include X-ray examinations of all persons persons between the ages of sixteen and 25, extension of Baby Health Centres, extension of nursery schools and kindergarten, and adoption of the system of area schools. Resolution requested an immediate clarification of the position of women now in Australia, whose marriage records had been lost through enemy action in New Guinea and other war areas. November 9.—Group Officer Stevenson discussed Australia's problem in the demobilising

April 12.—Mr. Rivett Events of India."

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June 14.—Professor Wood spoke on U.N.N.R.A. Professor Wood said that, despite the horrors of Belsen Camp and similar atrocities, we could not think of maintaining indefinitely such horrors as existed in Europe now. Consequently we had prepared to meet a situation with hearts not as hard as our minds would want them to be. Approximately 150 million people in the countries within the German fortres's were in need of help. U.N.N.R.A. had been set up to deal with the position. Two problems had to be faced. One was the shortterm problem of relief, getting people back to their homes, setting up organisation between rural and secondary industry, reorganising f•actcries, and putting ravaged countries in a position to be as self-sufficient as possible. The other was a long-term rehabilitation programme, which would arise from the peace

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table or tables. One of U.N.N.R.A.'s biggest difficulties would be finding food for Europe. In obtaining these foodstuffs it would be bidding on the world's markets against the needs of Britain and the needs of the fighting forces in the Pacific. August 9.—The National Council of Women at this meeting passed a resolution congratulating the Government on its six proposals to increase accommodation to alleviate the distressing conditions existing to-day while houses are being built. The Council, however, "begs" the Government to hasten with these proposals. Another resolution asked that State legislation be introduced to amend the Jury Acts, so as to render women liable to serve on juries, the same conditions and remuneration as men. Mrs. J. D. G. Medley was the speaker. Her address, entitled "We Look Ahead," was most interesting. She said there were vast outlets for women outside the University. The two • most important of these were nursing and child care, and in the domestic arts. The main profession within the University was that of teaching. There was an incredible need for teachers at the moment. Education was not the passing of examinations—it was the acquiring of the ability to think clearly and objectively, and a stream of informed, disciplined and educated youth was the life blood of our country. The young women coming out of this war were new and different beings. "The future is in their hands; we must help them to shape it," said Mrs. Medley. ANNE P. McCOY.

M.L.C. O.C.C. BURSARY FUND. In 1943 the Council launched the appeal for the War Bursary Fund. The Bursary is to educate at the College a daughter of a member of our fighting forces. Seven hundred pounds was asked for, this being the sum necessary to carry interest to cover school fees for one year. At the time it was hoped this would be filled by voluntary contributions, but, alas, these hopes have been far from realised. At the beginning of this year a special subcommittee was formed to raise the balance, £500. Names of the sub-committee as follow: --President, Miss K. Kelly; hon. secretary, Miss

S. Marshall; Mesdames E. Bignell, F. Feltham, A. Haycraft, R. White, T. Twycross, Misses H. Brown, J. Callister, Q. Howell, E. Barker convener. One hundred pounds has been raised this year and I here record appreciation of the work done by the sub-committee. The 27th August Mr. Brett Randall gave over the Little Theatre—St. Chad's—South Yarra to us. It was the second night of the season, production being "Angel Street" (Gaslight) —a marvellously acted play. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to Mr. Randall for his very fine gesture, by which £30 was raised. Instead of many appeals, it was decided to have one big effort—a fete—approval being given by the Council. Saturday, 17th November, at M.L.C., the Bursary Fete is to be held. We hope each member of the club will do her share towards making this effort a success. Objective, £400. Saturday, 17th November. EDITH C. BARKER, Convener.

O.C.C. PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASS. I have pleasure in presenting the second report of the Physical Fitness Class. It is now almost eighteen months since its inception, and it continues to attract a small but enthusiastic company. The class has met on alternate Monday evenings at 8 o'clock, and Miss Irene Coleman, Dip.Phys.Ed., who directs us, always prepares a most entertaining programme, and the evenings are varied with exercises, games and folk dancing. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Wood and the Council for permitting us to use the school gym., without which it would have been difficult for us to continue our activity. LLOYS C. RUSH.

THE DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES. This is a brief resume of the activities of the Dramatic Club for 1945. I say brief, because our activities to date have been brief. We started very late in the year, after a series of mishaps, and had six weeks to prepare three one-act plays, to be staged in the Melba Hall at the University in aid of the funds of the College Church, Parkville, on 3rd August.

SILVER AND GREEN We did the same plays on the 8th August for the Methodist Church in Warrigal Road, Burwood. We are staging a bracket of three plays at Kelvin Hall on 14th November to aid the War Bursary Fund, and we take this opportunity of asking the Old Collegians to give us their usual kind support for this very worthy cause, which is very close to all Old Collegians' Also several other church organisahearts. tions have approached us, and we hope to fulfil these requests before Christmas. We wish to thank the president, secretary and all the members of the Council for their promised help in our forthcoming production; also Mrs. Gordon Sutherland, without whose untiring patience and energy as producer the Dramatic Club could not hope to survive. JOY DITTY. LIBRARY APPEAL. The objective of the appeal—£1000—was reached in July of this year. The sums added in the final half-year came chiefly from market day and the recitals of recorded music, arranged by Miss Mary Slater. The sub-committee called a meeting of donors in the Music Hall on 3rd August. Over one hundred of them accepted the invitation. Miss Kathleen Kelly was in the chair. Mr. R. W. Nevile, Mr. A. Charlesworth, as president and treasurer of the College Council, and Rev. A. H. Wood, as Principal, represented the school. Miss Alison Fraser, honorary auditor, read the financial statement covering the whole appeal. This statement is appended to the present report. Mrs. Chambers, convener of the sub-committee, who presented the cheque for £1022 to Mr. Nevile, thanked all donors and supporters —Mr. Wood, the staff, the girls, Old Collegians and friends. It was a very long list. Two recommendations were made to the meeting by the sub-committee. Miss Ellen Christensen proposed that the fund should be given an inspiring name, that of Miss R. Walton. Miss Christensen and Miss Edith Luke spoke with profound admiration of the services of Miss Walton to M.L.C. in her forty years there, and of the inspiration of her personality. The meeting showed its approval, when Mr.

Wood indicated that in future the school library, as a whole, would be known as "The Walton Library," and that a bookplate, prepared by Miss Laurel Bamford, would be used in all books bought with the money from the appeal. The second recommendation of the subcommittee, made through Miss Slater, and supported by Mr. Wood, was that half the money raised should be spent immediately on books and library equipment, and that the other half should be invested as the nucleus of a permanent fund, to which it was hoped many others would, in the future, add their contribution. Mrs. L. E. Davies (Sheila Proctor), who was accompanied by Miss Ruth Flockart, charmed the meeting with a group of songs. After this, an adjournment was made to the library to see some of its recent acquisitions and improvements, and then supper was served, by the courtesy of the, College. To the O.C.C. we are glad to report, on behalf of the sub-committee, what seems to us a very fitting and happy end to its work, and to thank once more all those whose generosity and help made the appeal a success. JEAN CHAMBERS, Convener. ELLEN CHRISTENSEN, Hon. Treas. NEWS. AU REVOIR. We went to see the brides' express off. It left Spencer Street one day in September, taking 280 brides and 70 babies en route to Brisbane, from where they were to embark per s.s. "Lurline" for San Francisco, and from there to their new homes in various parts of U.S.A. We all went to see Mrs. Lloyd Henrichs (Betty Shaw) off, and she was accompanied by two-years-old Diana Elizabeth. Our party included Mrs. Watt (Vi. Roberts), Mrs. E. Pope ( Joyce Tyzack), Mrs. I. Robertson (Gwen Triplett), Mrs. Nunn (Jean Shaw) and myself. It really was quite a day out had we not all felt so dreadful at parting with one of our old M.L.C. pals. The platform was a seething mass of people, consisting of brides and children, parents and

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friends, representatives of the Australian and American armies, the Press, and a well-known radio announcer, who interviewed the girls, as well as railway officials and taxi drivers, not forgetting the Red Cross workers, who were all trying to sort out brides from those who were not travelling. The platform was stacked with cases of oranges, boxes of sandwiches, urns with hot milk, tea and coffee,, and many other things so necessary for a journey with many children aboard.

in charge of my table)--- I did not get a chance to explain my haste, and was told I would lose a conduct mark if I did not return to my seat. I, of course, whispered to the next girl all about the trouble, and the news travelled down the table to the teacher. When I finally got to the bathroom it took me half an hour to mop up. I did not lose any marks, as Mrs. Tiddeman came to my rescue, but running a bath overnight was never again a fault of mine.

Finally the train drew out, and everyone was crying, men, women and children, and everywhere we looked were families in groups all trying to console one another.

We had boarders at the college from South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand. I was the only Tasmanian. We did not see any newspapers, but every Thursday evening Mr. Fitchett came to the dining hall and told us all he considered right for us to know. A scare about war with Russia gave us all plenty to talk about. One girl whose father was a major brought us the news each Monday morning. Once she told us "Pa" was sure we would be at war that week. Some of the girls were really frightened, and all were glad when the rumours died away.

We have since heard that the girls had a good trip, thanks to the Red Cross workers who accompanied them, and supplied them with tea, coffee, sandwiches, oranges and chocolate all day and night until they were safely on the ship in Brisbane. JEAN VAUGHAN.

SCHOOL DAYS IN THE 'NINETIES. Some Recollections of My College Life Sixty Years Ago. The Saturday night entertainments were always most enjoyable. Miss Crump and Miss A. Fitchett were relied on for their duet, "In the Dusk of the Twilight." How well their voices blended! Some of the girls would give a reading, then on special occasions a tableau would be the subject of much merriment. There was no limelight, and I expect, if it could he repeated,, would seem crude to the elaborate preparations of to-day, "David Copperfield and his Child-wife, Dora," "Oliver Twist Asking for More." What a dreadful mess we made, making ourselves look pale with flour, powder and paint! Dear me! A wing was added to the college in 1895. With two New Zealand girls, I slept in a cottage at the back of the college, where Mr. Fitchett's mother lived. The bath filled very slowly, so one night, when it was my turn for first bath in the morning, I turned the water on before tea. While sitting at tea, I suddenly remembered "the bath." Jumping up, I was hurrying through a passage-way off the dining-room when a loud voice commanded me to "stop." "But Miss " (the teacher

Happy days indeed were our schooldays. "AN OLD COLLEGIAN."

TWENTY YEARS' SERVICE. A Tribute. Back in 1925 a new face was seen in the Council. It was that of M. M. Leslie, whose name was soon to become familiar to every member. For the year after she joined she was made vice-president, and in 1928 accepted the post of treasurer. This position she held for seventeen unbroken years. Who does not know the familiar signature, "M. M. Leslie, Treas.," with its friendly note reminding you that it was some time since she had heard from you? You replied, of course, with the required subscription and a feeling of satisfaction at being financial again. If you were a country member, you were given little snippets of interest in the letter that accompanied your receipt. All of this correspondence took time, but Mrs. Leslie has enjoyed the contact thus maintained, particularly with country members. Equally, country members have enjoyed the postal contact with the Club, just as those of us in town have

SILVER AND GREEN appreciated the personal contact we have had with the treasurer. She always had a cheery word and a pleasant smile for everybody, and was, in fact, an office-bearer beloved by all. A treasurer to her fingertips, she has steered the Club through lean and prosperous years, and now, to our infinite regret, she is relinquishing the task. How can we thank her for her untiring work? At such a time, words are very inadequate, and mere thanks can never convey just how much we owe to her. Nevertheless, our grateful thanks she has, in full measure, and running over, and the years that are passed have been made brighter during her period of office. May she long be spared to cherish the memories of friendships made through seventeen unbroken years in which "Service before self" was her motto. I.F.R.

London started. That was 7th September, and fires raged for two days in the East End. The train I was in was bombed one night as I was trying to get to my F.A.P. I was alone in the compartment, and thought how horrid it was going to be to die all alone, and no one know where I was. However, after an hour of lying on a dusty floor with fire bombs dropping all round—(the line had been blown up) —some railway men came and carried me —(fortunately I am thin now) —to another train, and after walking all the way from Piccadilly I got to the F.A.P. at Knightsbridge at midnight. Now all the sandbags and barricades are being removed, but it will be a long time before darling, shabby, battered old London is herself again." 108 Belgrave Square, London, S.W.1. 7th September, 1945.

EXTRACT OF LETTER FROM MISS EXTRACT FROM LETTER OF OLD BEATRICE PARSONS TO MRS. COLLEGIAN. ALCORN (HETTIE JEFFREY). Ethel Passingham, 4 Berkeley Mansions, 17 "So you had food adventures, too, on V.J. Elton Street, East London, South Africa, writes Day, as the English call it. Mr. Atlee got to Mrs. Alcorn (Hettie Jeffery) :— himself disliked straight away by announcing the holiday at midnight, when most people My Dear Hettie,— were in bed, so that many tried to go to work Thanks ever so much for forwarding "Silver next day, and when they returned to buy bread and Green." It was lovely to see the magazine there was none left. I had two busy days again, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. celebrating. On the Wednesday I saw the What a wonderful school, and, as I studied it. King and Queen go in state to open ParliaI thought all those bonny girls have arrived ment, stood in the crowd outside Buckingham since I left, and they are fitting successors to Palace to hear the King's speech, and saw the those I knew. I sent it on to Margaret, in Commons going in state to St. Margaret's to Cairo, but last week we had wonderful news church. On the Thursday night I saw the about her. She had been transferred to Nairobi, illuminations. The Tower was like fairyland, in Kenya, and had flown 3000 miles to take and St. Paul's like the New Jerusalem, as the up her new job. This is an extract from her searchlights trained on the cross made a wonletter: "I left Cairo for Nairobi. I had a derful reflection in the clouds. On Thanksgivlovely trip down to Kisumu by the flying boat, ing Sunday I saw the Royal procession going stopping at Khartoum for the night, where I to St. Paul's. Royalty drove in an open carhad a long chat with a friend of mine who is riage, with outriders and postilions in scarlet. working there. She has just got engaged, and It was most picturesque. I also attended serI met her fiance as well. We had a lovely vices of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey, time together, although it was far too short and am going there again on 'Battle of Britain' really. As you can guess, we had a lot to talk Sunday (16th September). about. The next day we flew down to Kisumu, "It is almost unbelievable to know war is stopping at various places en route, also we over at last. It is six years since the black-out saw a lot of elephants, rhino., crocodiles, started, and five years since the first attack on hippos., and a few buck between Loropi and

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Port Bell. Also we flew over the Murchison Falls, which was very interesting. There were ten of us on the flying boat, which made a nice crowd. The flight to Kisumu was really marvellous, and I wouldn't have missed it for worlds. The crew were so nice, especially the captain and purser. Kisumu is a lovely little place on the edge of Lake Victoria, as you know, and the next day the Kisumu flying boat came in, on which was a great friend of mine from Cairo. So we had a good deal of fun one way and another. On Saturday morning I went for a walk by the lake, and it was most enjoyable. What a relief to see the green again! I could hardly take my eyes off it. I went from Kisumu to Nairobi by a Lodestar (land plane), and had the strange experience of flying on the edge of a storm. On one side it was awfully black, and the other side very sunny. The country as seen from the air is most interesting, and I'm glad I've had the chance of seeing it for 3000 odd miles. Nairobi it a pretty place from what I have seen—not much, of course, as I've only been here two days. I went to the office this morning, and met several people who are all very nice and helpful. My new job is secretary to the line superintendent (whom I knew in Cairo) and certain operational duties, so it should be interesting. Am awfully glad that I have actually moved in British Airways, because now I can hope for other chances and changes later on. The weather up here is lovely, and already am sleeping very well and waking up properly instead of half doped. Our office hours are from 8-1 p.m. and 2-4.15 p.m.—not at all bad, and much less than Cairo. I had a good sendoff from Cairo, and was presented with a huge basket of flowers and a box of chocolates the morning I left." As you can guess, both Frank and I were terribly excited when the letter arrived. She wrote to a great friend of ours, who is at present in Palestine, and told her about her transfer, and a letter from this friend arrived by the same mail. I have often wondered how long it would be before Margaret informed us she had flown in an aeroplane. Strangely enough, Frank was in that part of the world when he was her age. He was manager of the Uganda Press, and he started the first newspaper, English, there,

which was called the "Uganda Herald." The latter newspaper is still published, and has developed enormously. This is another case of history repeating itself. We are making tentative preparations to leave here, and now would like to get to Mombasa and spend a few weeks in Nairobi, but I fear that is too much to hope for. When we do move we shall make for Cyprus again, and rejoin our belongings, and then will decide. I will keep you informed of our movements and change of address. I have resigned the hon. treasurership of the National Council of Women, and also the Press Membership. I am still in the South African Women's Auxiliary Service, and helping with the gifts and comforts. NEWS. Phyllis Waitt visited Mrs. H. V. Leckie at her home in Sydney in September, and found her very much improved in health. We were very glad to have this report, and trust that the greatly loved secretary of the Sydney Branch will soon be able to take up her duties again. Dorothy Hodgetts is in hospital recovering from an operation following a fall which injured her knee. Mrs. A. Taplin (Mavis Austin), accompanied by her two small daughters, came from Wellington, N.Z., to visit her parents in Canterbury. She was in time to welcome home her brother, Flight-Lieut. C. Austin, liberated P.O.W., Germany. She attended back-to. school day. Miss Lorna Mauger recently visited Sydney as the guest of her cousins, Mrs. Grozier ( Jean Watson) and Mrs. Anderson (Ruth Watson). While there she met Mrs. Clemens (Lynda Belcher) and Isabel McLelland, and the Sydney branch of the O.C.C. welcomed her to the annual meeting. Mrs. Alf. Dufty (Avon Griffith), accompanied by small daughter Leslie, has been staying at Frankston with her sister, Mrs. Dudley Smith (Shirley Griffith). She was down to welcome home her brother, Ron., who was P.O.W. in Singapore for 31 years.

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Mrs. H. Jackson (Alma Admans), whose Thelma Baker, of the Infant Welfare Cirhusband has retired, has come back to live in cuit, Omeo, spends a good deal of time travelAustralia after some years in Calcutta. ling around the countryside on the rural cirA group of girls commenced their nursing cuits of the Public Health Department, and career at Royal Melbourne Hospital on 26th recently met several old M.L.C. girls. In February, 1945. They include Mary Wilkin- Bruthen she met Mrs. Evans (Elsie Ross), who son, Dorothy Purves, Shirley Cole, Audrey is living there with her two children, Neville Moore, Nancy Nancarrow, Helen Metcalf. and Mavis. Thelma also met Mrs. Penhall Barbara Ward is a secretary in the matron's (Mavis Gray), who was staying at Rainbow. Dulcie Hollyock came to live at the hotel office. Mrs. W. Wundersitz's (Hazel Mauger) hus- where she stayed in Dimboola, and she band, a petty officer in the H.M.A.S. "Hobart," learned that Dulcie has been teaching at the is home on leave, having been in Tokyo Bay High School there for the past eighteen months at the signing of the peace. They are both and devoting a lot of time cataloging the visiting his mother in Adelaide during his school library. leave. It is interesting to note that Mrs. Wallace Victeria Krome visited Sydney as the guest Deane (Elsie Danks), president of Sydney of her sister, Mrs. F. W. Campbell (Gretchen Branch of Melbourne M.L.C. Old Collegians' Club, is also the wife of the Principal of SydKrome). Betty Hogg (McConchie) has returned home ney M.L.C., the Rev. Wallace Deane, M.A., F.D. after an enjoyable time spent in Queensland. Mrs. L. M. DeMelnotte, B.Sc. (Laura White), Nancy Gregory is interested in theatricals, having taken part in several plays at the Uni- has resigned the position of Vice-Principal of M.L.C., Elsternwick. versity. , Jack Bignell, the elder son of Mrs. E. E. Jean Vaughan went to Camperdown in June Bignell (Nellie Ellis), who joined the R.A.N. to attend the wedding of Private and Mrs. early in the year, is now in H.M.A.S. "Hobart," J D. Herd (Dorothy Woodmason). bound for Japan. Miss Ellen Christensen, M.A., has been Nance McKenzie, A.W.A.S., is an ambu- appointed headmistress of the Morton Bay lance driver at Bonegilla. Girls' High School, Queensland, and takes up Mrs. Taylor (Cora Jenkins) has two sons her duties there at the commencement of the in R.A.A.F. F./O. Don Taylor is expecting school year in 1946. his discharge after five years' service, and Shirley Stevens's brother, W.O. John L.A.C. Malcolm Taylor has completed two Stevens, R.A.A.F., has returned home after years. Both boys trained in Canada, and served two years overseas. John is the son of Mrs. in overseas areas. Their sister, Jean, who H. H. Stevens (Dora Pryor). married C.P.O. Duthie, has gone to live in We rejoice with our senior vice-president, W.A. Dr. H. F. Summons, husband of Elsie Finlay- Mrs. R. Napier White (Sayde Reynolds), whose son and father of Frances, has returned home husband has recovered from a serious illness, also in the fact that they have at last regained after being P.O.W. for 31 years. possession of their home in Brighton, and are Leslie Griffiths has received her discharge now in residence at 164 Church Street, Middle from W.A.A.F., and is shortly to take 23 Brighton. evacuee children back to England. Prior to leaving for her new home in U.S.A., Juneve Sutherland and Irene Davies have Lloyd Henrichs (Betty Shaw) enterMrs. received their discharges from the W.A.A.A.F. tained at a luncheon party. Several of her Betty LePine is doing second year pharmacy. guests were Old Collegians, and included in Mary Langtry's brother, Lieut. J. V. Lang- the party were Mrs. Watt (Vi. Roberts), Mrs. try, has recently been awarded the D.C.M. for E. Pope (Joyce Tyzack), Mrs. I. Robertson his excellent leadership in Bougainville. (Gwen Triplett), Mrs. Nunn (Jean Shaw),

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Mrs. R. Freeman (Nola Walker) and Jean Vaughan. Jean Crow, who was for 21 years on the staff of the Directorate of Rationing, received her release last June, and accepted an appointment on the clerical staff of the University Conservatorium of Music. Mrs. J. Guest (Betty Chinner), with her two children, recently spent three months at Bardie Island. Margaret Simmins, A.T.T.I. student, is training at Lauriston. Jean Pearson is also on the staff at Lauriston. Millicent Slater (Sydney) has been appointed corps officer of No. 1 Corp., St. John Ambulsnce. Florence Barber is on the clerical staff of the University Conservatorium of Music. Mrs. K. Howsam (Betty Gray) will be at Clayfield, just out of Brisbane, till January. Margaret Donaldson recently made her debut, together with 22 other girls, at the Temora Church of England ball. Margaret Beck (Cook) expects to leave shortly for America. Old Collegians will be interested to know that Mrs. Yehudi Menuhin (Nola Nichols) has returned to Melbourne with her small daughter, Zamira, and son, Krov, after an absence of five years. Ruth Chitty, High Street, Glen Iris, had the misfortune to have her frock and hosiery shop visited by thieves, who stole property valued at £400. Mrs. E. R. Simons (Phyllis Frazer), whose husband has received his discharge from the R.A.A.F., has gone to live in Lismore, N.S.W. Helen Torry has been secretary to the town clerk of Box Hill for some time. ENGAGEMENTS. Congratulations are extended to the follow. ing Old Collegians, whose engagements are announced:— Millicent Slater to Mr. Thomas Sullivan. Margaret Bennett to A./B. James Krepp, R.A.N. Kathleen Cook to Lieut. Lindsay Sandland, of S.A.

Elizabeth Elaine McCaghern to Cpl. John Maurice Rigg, R.A.A.F., returned. Celia Sargent to Max Petley, A.I.F., of Middle Brighton. Corris Hooper to Mr. Bill Lambert. Audrey Bee to W.O. Wesley Lewis, R.A.A.F., returned. Lurline Keck to W.O. Jeffrey Watson Arnold, R.A.A.F., returned. Doreen Lancaster to Sgt. John Wheeler, of Sydney. Joan Green to Lieut. Bob Parrett. Phyllis Silvers to F./O. Donald Gordon Stranger, R.A.A.F. June Brewer to S./Sgt. Doug. Anderson. Margaret Bickford to Capt. Laurence Williams, A.I.F. Margaret is the niece of Mrs. John Valiance Ross (Laura Fountain). Ethel Henty, of Balwyn, to Sapper Gordon Ross. Lorna Wakefield to Mr. Fred. Midgley, of Mildura. Peggy Stevenson to Mr. William Barker, of Dunolly. Emily Stephen to Mr. George Williams. Margaret Lyons to Flt./Lieut. Roderick Lapthorne. Lynette Odgers to Mr. Walter George Forbes, of Temora, N.S.W. Valerie Dixon to Mr. A. Galagher, R.A.N.R. Valda Jones to Gunner Ian Fisher, A.I.F., returned. Joan Hendy to Mr. Morris Stanton Williams. Betty Nimon to L.A.C. L. F. Kohlman, R.A.A.F. Dorothy Scholes (Ararat) to Flt./Lieut. Walter H. Franklin, R.A.A.F. Wilma Napier to Sub-Lieut. Ron Eames, R.A.N. Joy Procter to Mr. J. Sydney Osmond (liberated P.O.W., Singapore). Elma Walters, of Brisbane, late Adelaide,. to Bruce L. Prossor, R.A.A.F., returned, of Melbourne. Faye Dunstan has also announced her engagement. The "Old Collegian" apologises to Margaret Bickford for the incorrect way in which her engagement was announced in the las: publication.

SILVER AND GREEN RECENT WEDDINGS. The marriage of Thelma Tyzack to Squadron Leader William Simpson, was celebrated in August at St. Stephen's Church of England, Caulfield. The father of the bridegroom officiated. The bride was attended by Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson (Dorothy Thompson), and her sister, Mrs. E. Pope (Joyce Tyzack), was a guest. Norma Dyke to Mr. Bill Broadbent, in Sydney last July. They have taken up residence in Melbourne. Marjorie Crossland to F./O. J. Ballock, R.A.A.F., at St. Mark's Church, Camberwell, on 6th August, 1945. Sue Walduck to Flt./Lieut. Ronald David Eggers, R.A.A.F., returned, on 23rd November, 1944, at the Methodist Church,. Burke Road. On the 12th June, at the Williamstown Methodist Church, by the Rev. L. M. Thompson, Peggy Hick was married to Mr. Denis Ashton Warner, war correspondent, of New Norfolk, Tasmania. The matron of honour was Mrs. Harold Richards (Dorothy Hick). Doris Bligth is married and living in Adelaide. Betty Gray to Flt./Lieut. Kenneth George Howsam, at the Methodist Church, Oakleigh. Rev. W. J. Williams officiated. June Chambers was bridesmaid. Jean Gordon was amongst the guests. Gwen Torode to Sgt. Ross Shepherd, A.I.F., at Collins Street Baptist Church. Enid Hocking to Harwood J. W. Fraser, R.A.A.F., at Independent Church, Collins Street. Rev. Penry Evans officiated. Mrs. Shellard (Lois) was matron of honour. Canon P. W. Robinson solemnised the wedding of Elsa Kottman to Mr. Charles Raymond Alcock at St. Mark's Church of England, Camberwell. Gwenda Wilson to Mr. Stephen Ralph Jenkin, at the Armadale Methodist Church on 4th August. Ursula Furphy to Mr. Donald Alexander Campbell (ex-A.I.F., returned), at the Leongatha Methodist Church on 7th November. Jean Macdonald (Sale) to Cpl. Christie.

Marienne Claire Harding, of Broadford, to Flt.-Sgt. John Reginald Webster, R.A.A.F., of Adelaide, S.A. Joan Binder recently married Ron. Aumann, R.A.A.F., of Murtoa.

BIRTHS. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey (Marion McLennan), on 13th July—a son (Allan Whilton). Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams (Fay Kruse) —a daughter (Bronwyn). Mr. and Mrs. K. Spicer (Effie Curzon) —a son (Peter Kingsley). Mr. and Mrs. K. Emmert (Norma Wainwright) —a son (Robert Wainwright). Mr. and Mrs. S. Houston (Clare Nicholas) —a daughter (Barbara). Mr. and Mrs. Voysey (Vida Humphrey) — a son (David Barrie). Mr. and Mrs. P. Dane (Doroth y Mitchell), on 13th April, 1944—a daughte r (Robin Doro• thy). Mr. and Mrs. Les. Gill (Jean Marriott)--a son (Ian Leslie). Mr. and Mrs. Murray Gordon (Gwen Holloway) —a daughter (Jennifer Ann). Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hill (Vea Jolly) —.a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. A. Jackson (Mavis Swan) — a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bell (Lily Allan) —a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron (Phyllis Barnard )— a daughter, in September. Capt. and Mrs. Chippindall (Ann Moon) — daughter. F./O. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson (Nesta Russell), on 18th May—a son (Trevor Robert). Mr. and Mrs. Tassicker (Edna Macdonald) —a son (Bruce Maxwell). Mr. and Mrs. Ray Silver (Meryl Wainwright) —a son (Graeme Charles). Sgt. and Mrs. E. McDonald (June Braddock), on 17th October—a son (Kerry Edward). Capt. and Mrs. B. T. The (Francis Chew), on 15th October—twin daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Leeton (Dr. Blanche Godbehear)—a son.

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Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bacon (Vera Curtis), on 25th August, at Drouin—a son (Alan John). Mr. and Mrs. Grenfell Rudduck (Loma Amos), on 3rd October, at Canberra—a son (Grenfell Saxon). Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gorr (Joy Sparre), of Shepparton—a daughter, in April (Teisha Vanyce). Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hamer (Jen Bryant) — a daughter (Lorna Margaret). Mr. and Mrs. George Atkins (Norma Smith) —a daughter (Elaine Valerie). Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watson (Gwen Sparre), of Shepparton—a daughter (Pauline Elenor). Private and Mrs. H. K. Ruppin (Ruth Fry), on 1st June—a daughter (Richenda Lilian Gertrud). Mr. and Mrs. Cockroft (Dorothy Brown)-a daughter (Joan). Mrs. and Mrs. C. F. B. Weber (Mary White), on 15th October—a son (Graeme Bryant). Mr. and Mrs. R. Clark (Nance Wookey)— a daughter (Susan Patricia), sister of Diana. Mr. and Mrs. P. Wearne (Ida Allison Philp) —a son (Graeme Frederick). Mr. and Mrs. W. Gumm (Marjorie Thornton), Numurkah—a daughter (Pamela Jean). Mr. and Mrs. J. Guest (Betty Chinner)-a son. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Campbell (Elsa Williamson), Portland—a son (Eric Keith). Flt./Lieut. and Dr. Charters (Rona Brown) —a son (Geoffrey Graham). Mr. and Mrs. A. Fraser Land (Ethel Butcher) —a daughter (Helen Isabel). Mr. and Mrs. Jules Stinton (Lorna Stinton) —a son (Guy). Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Cameron—a daughter (Nerawe). Captain and Mrs. Shilloto (Marjorie Stevens), on 21st August—twin daughters (Margaret Elwyn and Judith Anne). Mr. and Mrs. R. Langman (Sheila Elvins) —a son. Mr. and Mrs. J. McMaster (Madge Tweddle)—a daughter (Barbara Dawn). Mr. and Mrs. Jack Habel (Edith Tweddle) --a daughter (Pamela June). Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Marrow (Lorna Archbold) —a daughter (Jillian).

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Davis 3rd September—a son.

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Mr. and Mrs. H. Dutton (Mary Hopper), 30th July—a daughter (Patricia Marie). Mr. and Mrs. J. Sterling (Freda Purvis), on 16th September—a daughter (Anne Margaret). Mr. and Mrs. Walter French (Blanche Murdoch), on 25th October—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Commons (Olive Nance) —a daughter (Judith Lynette).

MISSING FRIENDS. Mrs. D. H. Crone (Leonore Pearse), of 6 Belmont Avenue, Kew, E.4, is very anxious to contact her old school pals, Fanny Mitchell and Jean Goodchap. Mrs. King (Doreen Adams), of Brixton Rise, Glen Iris, would like Belle Hamilton to get in touch with her. Mrs. Taylor (Cora Jenkins), 7 Howard Street, Warrnambool, is anxious to hear from Old Collegians living in Warrnambool district interested in the forming of a branch in that town. Several have been located already, and are enthusiastic about the idea. Mrs. A. Taplin (Mavis Austin), 25 Cavendish Square, Wellington, N.Z., would like any old M.L.C. girl living in Wellington to communicate with her. The Editress would like to have the address of Beverley Sly. (Old Collegians are invited to use this column when they desire to contact old school friends. Please notify the editress at 5 Parkside Avenue, Balwyn, E.8. Phone WF2216.)

BEREAVEMENTS. The "Old Collegian" extends sympathy to the following members, who have suffered recent bereavements:— Mrs. W. L. Russell (Ida Skelton), in the loss of her younger son, Cpl. Robert Russell, who was lost at sea July, 1942, whilst P.O.W. Mrs. Russell's elder son, Jack, was killed in action in Rabaul. Jean Stinton, in the loss of her fiance, Cpl. Robert Russell. Mrs. P. McKenzie Strang, whose husband died whilst P.O.W. in Borneo, February, 1945.

SILVER AND GREEN Jean Johnstone (Brighton), whose father died 17th September, 1945. May Bustard, in the loss of her mother. Janet Black (Sydney), whose fiance died whilst P.O.W. in Borneo. Audrey Sides, whose brother, P./O. F. G. Sides, is presumed to have lost his life 5th December, 1944. Mrs. E. McDonald (June Braddock), in the death of her father on 4th April. Marjorie Hinchcliffe, in the death of her father. Peggy Sprague, in the death of her mother. Mary Young, whose brother, Flt./Lieut. George Wesley Young, R.A.A.F., was accidentally killed at Darwin. Mrs. H. Jacoby (Evelyn Barrett), who lost her mother. Mrs. Frederick (Moyna Diamond) and Amy Diamond, in the death of their father. Mrs. J. Cox (Fanny Bottoms), in the loss of her mother. Pat and Margaret Chellew, of Young, N.S.W., in the joss of their younger brother, Flight-Sgt. John Chellew, on or about 3rd September, when he and all the crew of his aeroplane perished while on a peace mission along the dread Sepik River, New Guinea. It has been written of John Chellew that "his membership of the Methodist Order of Knights was no empty phrase, for he was a Christian knight in the best sense of the term. That a life full of promise should be cut off on the very threshold of manhood adds an additional touch to the bitterness of war. But it is impossible t D feel that such bright promise can have been wasted. Lives such as John's go far to restore kith in the ultimate goodness of human existence, and his memory will remain an inspiration to all who knew and loved him." Lorna McConchie, on the sudden death of her father, Councillor A. J. McConchie, Mayor of Kew, on 30th September. Gertie May, who lost her mother on 7th November. Mrs. Quirk (Dorothy Harrison), sudden death of father. Correction and Apology.—We wish to express regret to Mrs. Collocott (Florence Chellew) that her name wrongly appeared in the obituary column in our last issue instead of in the bereavement notices, with an expression of sympathy for her loss of a parent.

OBITUARY. We offer sympathy to the relatives of the following Old Collegians, who have passed away recently:— Mrs. E. 0. Hill (Emily Johns). Mrs. Gordon Sexton (Betty Andrew), on 12th August. Betty was a sister of Mrs. K. Williams (Isobel Andrew). Miss Grace Pitts, who was head of staff at M.L.C. for some years. A Tribute to the Late Mrs. H. J. Clarke. The members of Sydney Branch deeply regret to record the death, early in September, 1945, of Mrs. H. J. Clarke, one of our best known and loved members, an ex-president and council member. I met her when it was her last year at school, and it was not her fault if we new girls just arriving were not at ease; she put herself out with a friendly word and smile to come our way. Later we found her name was Mabel Laycock. Years passed, and at the first gathering to form a branch in Sydney of Old Collegians, she was there—the same friendly spirit, introducing where possible, and anxious to have a branch formed. Then hers was one of the first invitations for a reunion—in her home at Bellevue Hill. We then knew we were welcome any time we could go; it was the first of many happy times, and often she included visitors from Melbourne. She was blessed with three children—Rhoda, amed after her sister; Fred and Marian. Rhoda has been "up north" during war years, but Marion, who has just finished nursing training, was in constant attendance during her mother's last illness. We, her friends, did not realise she was near the end. We were hopeful that rest would suffice, but it was not to be. God 'called her to rest—from a life of service for others. The sympathy of Sydney 0.0-C. members goes to her relatives, and especially to her husband and children, who will miss her so much. We regret to record the passing of Miss Ada Fitchett on 26th November, at Hobart. Miss Fitchett, who was a niece of Dr. Fitchett, was for many years lady superintendent at M.L.C. —May H. Chancellor.

SILVER AND GREEN NOTES FROM THE HON. SECRETARY.

Financial year commences 1st September. Subscriptions are now due. Membership: Town members, 5/-; country members, 3/6; life members, 0/5/-. Members are asked to notify the secretary immediately of any changes of name or addresses. Please take special note of the address of the newly elected: Hon. treasurer, Miss Hilda Brown, 24 Were Street, Brighton Beach, S.5. X2086. Hon. Secretary, Sheila Marshall, 540 Burke Road, Camberwell, E.6. WF3734.

MISS NORMA ELLIOTT. The many old scholars who keenly look forward to the "Old Collegian" will appreciate the amount of work which goes into the issue. Miss Elliott, who has edited the "Old Col-

legian" so successfully for the past eight years, giving unstintingly of her time and talent, has resigned. To Miss Elliott we extend our appreciation and good wishes.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The editress thanks the following Old Collegians for items of interest contributed to this issue: Mrs. A. J. Andrews, Mrs. Alcorn (Hettie Jeffrey), Miss Edith Barker, Mrs. H. W. Chancellor (May Green), Mrs. J. F. W. Dunn (Estelle Gardner), Miss Norma Elliott, Mrs. W. L. Russell (Ida Skelton), Miss Jean Vaughan, and all those who contributed reports of activities and individual items of news; also Mrs. Wallace Deane (Elsie Danks), for a prospectus of M.L.C., Sydney, which can be seen by any Old Collegian who may be interested.

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