1942 Silver and Green by Alumnae and Archives

SILVER AND GREEN gagazine of the Airtiptiist labies'

(college

JUNE, 1942.

Joint Editors: Netta Jones, Anne Rigby.

Editorial "Youthful hearts in life delighting, Learn to face life's battle here, Feel the fight is keen, exciting, Feel that stirring days are near— May this school of eager dreaming Keep their lamp of ardour gleaming." This verse, from one of our own school songs, is a real inspiration in these anxious times. Everyone looks back to school days as the most carefree time of life, but it is at school, as a Senior, that one first realises the seriousness and the earnestness of life and gains the faith in ideals and courage with which to fight. Now we have to prepare not only for life's battle, but for our nation's battle. We can

contribute towards victory by doing as much as we can to help everyone in every way. We are sure that all, within and without the School, have been impressed with the many and varied patriotic efforts, and also the spirit in which both Seniors and Juniors regard the air-raid practices. This spirit is due not only to the high national morale, but also to the ideals and teachings of the School, which, more than any other factor, influence our beliefs and outlook. In the time of trial, then, may it be that the School of which we are all so proud will have good reason to be proud of each one of us.

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School Diary Wednesday, 11th February.—We returned to School, and viewed with interest the airraid trenches in different parts of the School. Friday, 13th February.—House meetings were held and new members enrolled. Tuesday, 14th February.—The eagerlyawaited announcement of the School Prefects for the year was made by Mr. Wood in morning assembly. Thursday, 19th February.—Competitions for the Annual Music Scholarships began, and continued for three days. Friday, 20th February.—Talks on the various societies were given by mistresses and girls during open period. Tuesday, 24th February.—Results of the Music Scholarships were announced. Congratulations to the winners. Wednesday, 25th February.—A large part of the School attended the A.B.C. orchestral concert in the Town Hall, and enjoyed it very much. Friday, 27th February.—Mr. Stuckey, a missionary from Korea, spoke to us about his work there. Wednesday, 4th March.—M.L.C. "boarders" (including several day girls) sang in Wesley Church at the Methodist Overseas Missions Demonstration. Thursday, 6th March.—Miss Kerr told us more about Korea during open period. In the afternoon the swimming sports took place, and were won by Berry. Tuesday, 17th March.—The baseball team played a practice match against St. Catherine's, and lost, 6-13. Thursday, 19th March.—Air-raid practice. The Staff invited the Prefects to afternoon tea, and everyone had a good time. Was this the reason why one of the Prefects was stricken with appendicitis that night? Friday, 20th March.—Some unfortunates had to take part in impromptu speeches in open period. Saturday, 21st March.—Baseball v. Clyde. We lost, 10-15.

Monday, 23rd March.—The winners of the Music Scholarships gave a concert in aid of the Ambulance Fund. Tuesday, 24th March.—Mr. Wood gave the Prefects letters of appointment in Assembly, as gold stars and hatbands were unobtainable. Thursday, 26th March.—Mr. Grove spoke to us in Assembly, and we all deeply appreciated his coming. Friday, 27th March.—Mr. Wright spoke to us on the Youth Conference at Amsterdam. Saturday, 28th March.—Miss Christensen took a party of girls on an eleven-mile hike, starting from Whittlesea. Although it was rather hot, everyone enjoyed themselves. Tuesday, 31st March.—Another air-raid practice, which, fortunately (or unfortunately), did not coincide with the concert given by Prefects and Hon. VI. in aid of the Ambulance Fund. Wednesday, 1st April.—School Communion Service was held in Auburn Methodist Church. We broke up for six days' holiday over Easter. Wednesday, 8th April.—School started again. Exams. and Sports Day in the offing! Thursday, 9th April.—Practice baseball match v. P.L.C. We lost, 9-12. Friday, 10th April.—Dr. Russo gave us a very interesting talk on Japan. Thursday, 16th April.—Another baseball practice match, v. P.L.C. We again lost, 2-11. Friday, 17th April.—Lower V.b held a swimming carnival for the Ambulance Fund. Even the baseball team turned up to watch the Staff race. Saturday, 18th April.—Our first Association match, v. M.C.E.G.G.S., resulted in a loss, 5-9. Tuesday, 21st April.—The Prefects were given gold stars and hatbands, procured at last, in Junior Assembly. Thursday, 23rd April, was the first day of the Senior Exams., and, although such a cloud was o'er their heads, there was a very artistic performance given by Pass VI. a and b and Honour VI. in honour of Shakespeare Day. Friday, 24th April.—We commemorated Anzac Day by a service in Fitchett Hall, during

SILVER AND GREEN. which Rev. T. C. Rentoul gave us a very inspiring talk. Saturday, 2nd May.—Baseball Association match, v. P.L.C. We lost, 5-10. In the afternoon Miss Lindsay took a party of girls to see a performance of "As You Like It" at the National Theatre.

Tuesday, 5th May.—Sports Day! The other great event of the day was the presentation of the ambulance by the Senior Prefect to Group Captain E. A. Daley, K.H.P., Deputy Director of Medical Services for the R.A.A.F. Unfortunately, all the events could not take place, as the rain "washed us off the field."

School Officers, 1942 Senior Prefect.—Robbie Walker. Prefects.—Enid Brown, Ruth Duggleby, Diana England, Rae Greenwood„ Marion Hiscox, Netta Jones, Doreen Lancaster, Frances Parkin, Anne Rigby, Lois Semmens, Valerie Sherriff, Marjorie Thomas, Nancy Trewhella, Margery Walklate, Robbie Walker. House Prefects.—Ruth Duggleby (Senior), Doreen Lancaster, Nancy Trewhella. Wing Captains.—June Bath, Dorothy Dungey,, Gwen Farrant, Honor John, Peggy McDougall, Gwen Roberts, Margaret Robinson. House Captains.—Senior: Netta Jones (Berry), Robbie Walker (Cato), Doreen Lancaster (Fitchett), Enid Brown (Krome). Middle: Joan McCallum (Berry), Norma Simmons (Cato), Denise Turner (Fitchett), Cecily Roberts (Krome). Junior: Margaret Todner (Berry), Diane Armstrong (Cato), Laurel Malone (Fitchett), Margaret Bain (Krome). House Sports Captains.—Senior: Gwen Farrant (Berry), Judith Lee (Cato), Margery Walklate (Fitchett), Margaret Robinson (Krome). Middle: Gweneth Jeffryes (Berry), Robin Wright (Cato), Dawn Punton (Fitchett), Anne Hattam (Krome). Junior: Joan Hollings (Berry), Judith Williams (Cato), Joan Ritchie (Fitchett), Josie Dugmore (Krome). Magazine Committee.—Miss Lindsay, Miss L. Mitchell, Netta Jones and Anne Rigby joint editors). I.R.G. Executive.—Miss Guyett (president), Netta Jones (vice-president), Doreen Lancaster (publicity officer), Valerie Munsie (librarian), Frances Parkin (secretary), Janet Wood (treasurer).

Bible Study Fellowship.—Miss Betts and Miss Horsman (joint presidents), Rae Greenwood (vice-president), Robbie Walker, Margaret Rentoul and Ailsa Thomson (secretaries), Janet Wood (treasurer), Margaret Bailey, Elizabeth Hooke, Betty McCaghern, Margaret Simmons, Linnell Wood. Library Committee.—Miss Christensen, Miss Illingworth, Winsome Comport, Gwen Farrant, Rae Greenwood, Diana Grice, Marion Hiscox, Honor John, Netta Jones, Frances Parkin, Lois Phillips, Anne Rigby (librarian), Lois Semmens, Valerie Sherriff, Nancy Trewhella, Margery Walklate, Jean Willis. Walking Club.—Miss Christensen (president), Miss Guyett and Miss L. Mitchell (vicepresidents), Robbie Walker, Enid Brown, Margaret Rentoul, Lois Thorpe, Meryl Perry, Lois Coleman, Phyllis Carter, Marjorie Haycraft, Ruth Beed, Joan Husband, Marjorie Knott, Audrey Howard. Debating Society Committee.—Mrs. Coates (president), Robbie Walker (vice-president), Netta Jones (secretary), Margaret Rentoul, Valerie Munsie, Doreen Lancaster, Valerie Dixon. Robbie Form Captains.—Honour VI.: Walker. Pass VI.a: Janet Wood. Pass VI.b: Marjorie Thomas. Diploma A: Peggy McDougall. Diploma B: Betty McCaghern. V.a: Barbara Smith. V.b: Betty Knuckey. V.c: Joyce Bottomer. V.d: Maisie Glasgow. Home Science: (A) Betty Skipper; (B) Audrey Howard. Lower V.a: Norma Simmons. Lower V.b: Lois Hughes. Lower V.c: Anabel Campbell. Lower V.d: Lesley Stones. IV.a: Estelle Nicholls. IV.b: Margaret Wilson. IV.c: Felice Grice. Lower IV.a: Judith Pihl. Lower IV.b:

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Lois Matthews. Lower IV.c: Beverley Nicholls. III.a: Margret Sheer. III.b: Dorothy Marsh. Lower III.: Mary Reeves. Sports Captains.—Hon. VI.: Doreen Lancaster. Pass VI.a: Valerie Fawcett. Pass VI.b: Judith Lee. Diploma A: Margaret Robinson. Diploma B. Vera McGillivray. V.a: Pamela Burr. V.b: Nancy Edmunds. V.c: Lois Walklate. V.d: Dorothy Purvis. Home Science: (A) Margaret Tuck; (B) June Bath. Lower V.a: Denise Turner. Lower V.b: Betty Black. Lower V.c: Dawn Punton. Lower V.d: Joyce Harris. IV.a: Joyce Hiscock. IV.b: Beverley Rogers. IV.c: Joan Campbell. Lower IV.a: Barbara Stanford. Lower IV.b: Margaret Bain. Lower IV.c: Josie Dugmore. III.a: Joyce

Whyte. III.b: Marion III.: Norma Fowles.

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Red Cross Captains.—Hon. VI.: Enid Brown. Pass VI.a: Honor John. Pass VI.b: Jean Willis. Diploma A: Moya Seymour. Diploma B: Marjorie Fisher. V.a: Betty Stahl. V.b: Joan Wright. V.c: Elizabeth Sloane. V.d: Shirley Cole. Home Science: (A) Margaret Bailey; (B) Ailsa Newton. Lower V.a: Beverley Kiddie. Lower V.b: Linda Napier. Lower V.c: Mavis Lenne. Lower V.d: Patience Cornall. IV.a: Betty Brown. IV.b: Joan Withers. IV.c: Anne Fraser. Lower IV.a: Joy Etherington. Lower IV.b: Noelle Daley. Lower IV.c: Lorna Barrett. III.a: Lois Young. III.b: June McLean. Lower III.: Bridget Israel.

Public Examination Results DECEMBER, 1941.' At the University Public Examinations in December, 1941, 43 separate honours were gained in the School Leaving Honours Examination, 30 complete passes in the School Leaving Pass Examination, and 64 complete passes in the School Intermediate Examination. One Senior Scholarship and one University Free Place were awarded. School Leaving Honours.

Joan Eggleston-2nd class Mathematics III, 2nd class Chemistry, 2nd class European History (Senior Scholarship). Lynette Firth-3rd class Physics, 3rd class Biology. Betty Hookway—lst class British History, 1st class European History, 2nd class English. Margot Jackson-3rd class English, 3rd class Mathematics III, 3rd class Physics, 3rd class Chemistry.

Five 1st class,, seventeen 2nd class, and 21 3rd class honours were gained in this examination. Individual results were:—

Netta Jones—lst class European History, 3rd class English.

Marion Appleford-2nd class Biology, 3rd class English.

Anne Rigby-2nd class French, 3rd class English, 3rd class British History.

Laurtel Bamford—lst class Drawing, 2nd class English, 2nd class French, 3rd class European History.

Frances Parkin-3rd class English.

Phyllis Slater-2nd class Drawing. Betty Smith-2nd class French.

Jocelyne Buckland—lst class British History, 2nd class English, 2nd class European History, 3rd class French.

Barbara Taylor-2nd class English, 2nd class Latin, 2nd class French (University Free Place). Pamela Thomas-2nd class English, 3rd class French, 3rd class German, 3rd class Biology.

Jean Clarke-3rd class French, 3rd class Physics, 3rd class Chemistry.

Nancy Trewhella-3rd class Latin, 3rd class European History.

Enid Brown-2nd class French.

SILVER AND GREEN. School Leaving Certificates. School Leaving Pass and Matriculation Certificates were gained by:—Marion Appleford, Jill Ball, Margaret Colborne-Veel, Dawn Davis, Rosa Dawkins, Ruth Duggleby, Diana England, Rae Greenwood, Alison Hall, Dorothy Hauser, Marion Hiscox, Leah Hollings, Betty Lechte, Margaret Lowe, Jenny McConchie, Pat Murray, Christine O'Brien, Joyce Parkinson, Moira Pethybridge, Margaret Rentoul, Lois Semmens, Valerie Sherriff, Betty Terrell, Joyce Thomas and Betty Wicks. School Leaving Certificates were gained by: —Dorothy Dungey, Lynda Jewell, Merl Long, Roses Meredith and Margaret Tully. Intermediate Certificates. Ina Ackland, June Austin, Jill Ball, Doreen Barber, Gwen Barlow, Margaret Barlow, Carol

Bassett, Marie Beard, Barbara Binder, Lois Bridgborn, Lois Coleman, Jean Davey, Ruth Duggleby, Faye Dunstan, Rosemary Dutton, Stephanie Elliott, Valerie Fawcett, Loris Figgins, Gwynneth Finger, Elaine Finney, Patricia Greer, Lorna Jay, Clara Kosky, Betty Langford, Judith Lee, Pauline Loh, Shirley McColl, Peggy McDougall, Shirley McLaughlan, Nancy Madder, Esther Mahood, Leonore Marsh, Rona Meier, Laurie Miles, Elaine Murdoch, Joyce Murray, Judith Oliver, Joyce Page, Meryl Perry, Dorothy Rae, Lois Reynolds, Margaret Reynolds, Mary Richards, Gwen Roberts, Gwenneth Rose, Mary Russell, Adele Segal, Moya Seymour, Megan Sheil, Mary Stolz, Joan Thwaites, Ailsa Thomson, Ercil Thomson, Ellen Thorne, Thelma Trathan, Joan Whiteside, Joan Wicks, Avis Williams, Wendy Williams, Margaret Williamson, Helen Wilson, Janet Wood, Loris Wotherspoon, Helen Yeatman.

Old Collegians' University Results DECEMBER, 1941. Roxie Abbey (Medicine) —Graduated. Inez Benson (Arts and Journalism) — French LA, English A, British History B, Law affecting Journalism. Heather Bremer (Arts) —General History I. (2nd Hons.), General History II. (2nd Hons.), Political. Philosophy. Joan Brewster (Arts) —English Language and Literature I. (1st Hons., aeq. Ex.), French I. (1st Hons.), Latin I. Rona Brown (Medicine) —Completed 4th year. Muriel Campbell (Arts) —French I. (1st Hons.), English A, Latin I. Jean Cane (Arts) —Graduated and Diploma of Social Studies. Una Cato (Medicine) —Completed 4th year. Winnie Champion (Medicine) —Graduated. Enid Collens (Music)-4th year Mus.Bac. (Science) — Graduated. Sylvia Duncan Zoology III. (2nd Hons.), Entomology II. and Parisitology B (3rd Hons.), Plant Pathology.

Phyllis Fraser (Science) —Nat. Phil. I., Botany I., Zoology I. Loloma Green (Science) —Chemistry I. and Zoology I. (3rd Hons.), Nat. Phil. I., Botany I. Lorna Grierson (Arts) —Ancient History I. (2nd Hons.), English Language and Literature I. (3rd Hons.), Latin I. (3rd Hons.). Noel Headdey (Music)-2nd year Diploma (2nd Hons.). Edith Hewitt (Medicine)—Completed 2nd year. Gwen Hewitt (Medicine) —Completed 5th year. Lesley Leask (Medicine) —Completed 1st year. Jean McAliece (Arts) —Zoology I. (1st Hons., aeq. Ex.), Blitish History C, History of Philosophy. Ida Mcllroy (Arts) —History Finals, 2nd Hons. Yvonne Martin (Arts) —British History C, Political Philosophy, Geology I.

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Jessie Murray (Science) —Nat. Phil. II., Mixed Maths. II., Applied Maths. II. Jean Pearson (Music)-2nd year Mus. Bac. (2nd Hons.). Joan Peverill (Arts) —British History B, Philosophy I., English A. Dorothy Pollock (Dietetics)---Nat. Phil. I., Chemistry I., Zoology I., Botany I. Zoe Proud (Arts) —British History B (2nd Hons.), Economic History, Economics I., French I. A. Dulcie Rayment (Medicine) —Completed 4th year. Heather Rentoul (Massage) —Completed 1st year. Beryl Reynolds (Science) —Chemistry Bacteriology and Biochemistry II. Claire Robbins (Arts) —French II., Pure Maths. II., Applied Maths. I. Meryl Ross-3rd year Mus. Bac. (2nd Hons.). Phyllis Staurenghi (Arts and Commerce) — Economics I. (2nd Hons.), Pure Maths. I., Economic Geography, Commercial Law. Kathleen Stringer (Science) —Biochemistry (1st Hons. and Exhibition), Physiology (1st Hons.), Chemistry II. (2nd Hons.), Bacteriology I. (2nd Hons.). Ruth Walker (Medicine) —Completed 3rd year. Audrey Walklate (Music)-2nd year Mus. Bac. (1st Hons.). Dulcie Whittaker (Physical Edudation)— Completed 1st year Diploma. Rosemary Williams (Medicine) —Completed 1st year.

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Gwenda 0. Wilson (Music)-2nd year Diploma (2nd Hons.). To all the above, and especially to those who have completed their courses and graduated, M.L.C. offers most cordial congratulations. We would be glad to know of any additional names, for the omission of which we apologize. We are also pleased that the following are among Old Collegians who have begun University courses this year:—Dorothy Bennetts (Music), Judy Campbell (Massage), Petera Campbell (Arts and Journalism), Jean Clarke (Science), Margaret Colborne-Veel (Massage), Dawn Davis (Medicine), Joan Eggleston (Medicine), Lynette Firth (Medicine), Alison Hall (Music), Betty Hookway (Arts), Margaret Rouch (Arts), Shirley Smith (Massage), Barbara Taylor (Arts).

OLD COLLEGIANS SERVING IN THE PRESENT WAR. Nurses—Lesla Blanchard, Jean Crittendon, Geltha Forsyth, Marjorie Holding, Dorothy Scholes, Shirley Scobie, Marjorie Stevens, Marjorie Vasey. Voluntary Aid Detachment for Active Service Abroad—Betty Shaw, Millicent Slater. Australian Women's Army Service—Elsie Marriott, Sheila Marshall, Elizabeth Ratten, Loveday Williams. M.L.C. is anxious to know the names of others who are serving in the war. We feel that all of them should be held in high honour.

School Activities Devotional. "Sweetly the holy hymn Breaks on the morning air; Before the world with smoke is dim, We meet to offer prayer." Our devotional meetings are held in the Music Hall every Tuesday morning at twenty minutes to nine. There we have a short period

of prayer and meditation, which has proved a source of help and strength to us. Our thoughts have gone to those Christians who are "persecuted for righteousness sake," and we feel additionally grateful to think of the privilege we enjoy in thus meeting together each week unmolested. On the Tuesday morning directly preceding the School Communion service and the Easter

R.A.A.F. Ambulance Presented by M.L.C., Hawthorn, on 5th May, 1942, Cost £530.

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Interior View of the R.A.A.F. Ambulance.

—Block courtesy "The Age." Girls Drawn Up for the Ceremony when the Senior Prefect (Robbie Walker) Presented the Ambulance to Group Captain Daley, Deputy Director of Medical Services for the R.A.A.F.

SILVER AND GREEN. period, Mr. Wood directed our thoughts toward the significance of this season of the year. We are glad of this opportunity to express our indebtedness to Mr. Wood for his leader. ship during the past term. —A.G.T.

Social Service Notes. M.L.C. is upholding the traditions of past years in social service, and we wish to thank Miss Dahle, the president of our society; Miss Dewhurst and Miss Powell, and all the Form Red Cross Captains for the good work they are doing. For the missions and kindergartens which we help we have made 44 garments and collected £13/10/14. Finished garments for the Red Cross Society and the Comforts Fund already total 117, and donations amounting to £17/18/31 have been received. Each week we obtain, on an average, one hundred ounces of wool from both societies. Our War Savings Group is still functioning, and £61/2/- has been paid in this term. We thank Mrs. Wood and members of staff for their work in this connection. Twenty-eight camouflage nets have been made under the supervision of Miss Tyler, to whom we are grateful. As a result of the ingenuity and enthusiastic efforts of the School, the amount (£530) required for the purchase of an R.A.A.F. ambulance was completed early this term. At our Annual Athletic Sports on Friday, 8th May, the ambulance was presented by the Senior Prefect, Robbie Walker, to Group Captain Daley, who received it on behalf of the Australian Air Force, and thanked us very sincerely. The sum of £42/12/6 remained after the purchase of the ambulance, and it has been decided to donate £30 of this to the new Inter-Church Club for service men. We hope that the School will continue its excellent work.

International Relations Group. This year, at the opening meeting of the International Relations Group, under the lead-

ership of Miss Guyett, it was decided to form a study group in which we would discuss the culture and literature of other nations as well as their political and military aspects. Miss Guyett has kindly lent us books on the various customs of the people of Japan, one of which we have read, entitled "Japanese Tea Cult." At one of our meetings Barbara Binder gave us a talk on "Stamps," and inspired many of us to collect them. This year we have revived the use of the glass case, now in the cloisters, and in it we display pictures and stamps of other countries. In connection with this we elected a "publicity officer" to carry out the work. We have had two speakers as yet, Miss Kerr and Dr. Peter V. Russo, both of whom spoke on Japan. To them we give our most sincere thanks for very interesting talks. We hope that with such a good beginning the I.R.G. will continue to have a successful year. On behalf of the committee, I should like to say how grateful we are to Miss Guyett for her enthusiastic interest. —F.P.

Bible Study Fellowship. "Lo, here is fellawshippe." The Bible Study Fellowship Group opened this year with a service conducted by our Principal, Rev. A. H. Wood. We are continuing our study of "St. Luke's Portrait of Jesus." We have already had several study circles. The newly appointed committee„ with Miss Betts and Miss Horsman as presidents, has been meeting regularly to plan and discuss the activities of the year. In open period we have had two speakers. Rev. J. Stuckey spoke to us about Korea and the life of the people there. Rev. C. J. Wright's subject was "Christian Youth Movements," illustrated from his experience of the Conference in Holland, and the work of the Church in air-raid shelters in London. For our closing meeting this term we hope to have Rev. T. C. Came with us. —A.G.T. (Recording Sec., B.S.F.).

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Original Contributions The Little Folk. When the whispering leaves of the poplar trees are slashed by the sleety rain, When the wind goes past with a weary moan like the cry of a soul in pain, When the hills are cloaked with the dull, grey cloud that has veiled the blue of the sky, Oh, then 'tis the time when the Little Folk, the Folk of the Forest, pass by. In the springtime sun we were wont to play when the heart of the world was warm, But now we dwell in the flying clouds and the restless springtime storm. They have hacked down the forest with greedy axe to make of the place a town, And they think not a word of the Little Folk whose homes have come toppling down. Oh, the world was young and the world was true in the bygone Age of Gold, But the fires which glowed have been dampened now and the heart of the world grows cold, And the Little Folk have been cast aside like worthless, worn-out toys, For the mind of the world has grown tired, of late, of its former simple joys. For the mind of the world has been turned to greed and bloodstains have soiled the snow, And the heart of the world pays but little heed to the human cries of woe. They have robbed the young of their childhood joys and the old of their hoped-for peace, And life is but sorrow for old and young, and death is a glad release. When the blood and the smoke of the battle. fields are hidden by driving rain, When the wind goes past, and its sobbing note blends with sobs of human pain,

When the world is swathed, like a stiffened corpse, with the shroud that has veiled the sky, Oh, then 'tis the time when the Little Folk, the Folk of the Forest, pass by. -Ailsa G. Thomson, P.VLb, Cato.

Somewhere in Australia. It happened about half past ten on a fine day in September. The family had arranged to go into the city together, to have tea, and then on to a theatre at night. Everyone was happy, as Tom had come down on leave three days previously, and expected to stay for eight days. He was in the A.I.F., and had come home looking fitter than he had ever looked before. The neighbours had seen him, bronzed and happy, walking up the path, carrying his pack; they had heard the shouts of delight which greeted him; they saw the postman come and deliver an official-looking envelope to him. There was no laughing after that, only a forced cheerfulness, for that letter contained an order, notifying the soldier that he was to go back to camp immediately and prepare for embarkation. That night four people stood on a dark platform saying those last "good-byes" which are so precious. Although there were hardly any words spoken, that scene will stay in the mind of each of us, for we know we may never meet again. Then the guard cried, "All aboard," and with one last farewell Tom jumped aboard, laughingly promising to "do his best to settle Hitler," "Remember Sis's birthday," "Write regularly," and "Do my duty." But the laugh was forced, and his hand quivered as he shook his father's. Then the train started. There was just one more glimpse of the well-loved face—he was gone. But the words seemed to hang upon the air even then. "I'll do my duty." —Hilda Latimer, P.VI.b, Berry.

SILVER AND GREEN. The Fairy Choir. The Fairy Queen sat on her throne, Her fairies were singing near, And oh, the music that they made Was sweetness to the ear. Sweeter by far than the call of a bird, Like fairy bells aringing; The nicest sound that can be heard Are the fairy voices singing. Lovely and clear through the fairy dell, With voices that never tire, "Is it the sound of the sweet church bell?" Ah, no! 'Tis the fairy choir. —Joy Scarf e, Lower III., Krome. Sunshine. The clouds hung low In fleecy, soft, black piles, And shadowed was, the earth, And streamlets dulled their mirth To a soft murmur. Pine trees whispered sad, Melancholy tales; The thrushes still were glad No day would find them sad; The earth was sleeping. The sun sent its shafts Of golden rainbow light Through each black pall. . The raindrops ceased to fall On the cold earth. Each bright flower Was filled, and overflowed With diamonds and gold Far more than they could hold, And earth wakened. —Ailsa Sefton, L.V.a, Cato. The Storm. The afternoon was hot and oppressive. Towards evening there was a calmness in the air. Black clouds rolled up from the horizon, darkening the sky. As we watched from the

hill, we heard the distant rumble of thunder, breaking the stillness. The lightning became more vivid and the thunder louder and closer. A few large drops of rain fell as the low clouds swept overhead. Birds flew swiftly to cover in the branches of near-by trees. Then the storm broke with great violence. Blinding flashes of lightning streaked across the sky accompanied by crashes of thunder and a torrential downpour, drenching everything as it swept by. Then the rain ceased and the thunder became fainter in the distance. Once again we were able to leave our shelter and enjoy the freshness of the air. The heavy stillness prior to the storm was now broken by the song of the cricket and the warbling of the magpie. From the valley came the merry laughter of the kookaburra bidding us a cheery "good-night." —Valerie Tidd, V.c, Fitchett.

Far Away. A Translation from Theodore Storm's "Abseits." It is so still; the warm moors lie In peace beneath the midday sun, A rosy glimmer far and nigh Surrounds the tombstones, every one. The grasses bloom, the summer weather Is scented with the fragrant heather. And down among the plants and grass The beetles scuttle here and there, Their golden armour shines like brass; While on the heather—this is where Bees lightly poise, birds skim along, The air is full of larks in song. And standing, sunlit, on the moor, A lonely house the wanderer sees, The peasant, leaning at his door, Watches, content, his busy bees. His son sits by and pays no heed, But cuts a whistle from a reed.

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The village clock strikes, far away, The sound scarce trembles through the peace; And soon of honey-harvest day The old man dreams—Oh, will it cease, This stillness, undisturbed by war, This lonely spot which once I saw? —Margaret Rentoul, Honour VI., Berry. Knitting. Knitting in the trams and buses, Knitting in the trains, Knitting in the sunny weather, Knitting when it rains; Wives and sweethearts, mothers, sisters, Busy as can be. Knit for brothers, sons, and husbands, Far across the sea. Hear the click of busy needles As the knitting grows, Purling two, and knitting four, Soon the pattern shows, Scarves and helmets, socks and mittens, Khaki, brown, or blue. For the Army and the Air Force, And the Navy, too. We're hoping for your safety, And we're praying every day, That you may be victorious, And valiant in the fray; And when your task is finished, And when your victory's won, Come back to dear old Aussie, Every brave Australian son. —Helena M. Heath, V.b Fitchett. The Bulb. Little brown body, Say, how did you know 'Twas time you awakened, And started to grow? Was it a bird's song High up on the wing, That spoke to you gently Sweet whispers of Spring? Perhaps the night breezes Said as they passed, "Awake from your long sleep, Winter's over at last."

Or did the soft raindrops With glistening mirth, Remind you of sunshine, Of life—a new birth? No, I think 'twas a message From God up above, That stirred in your heart And warmed it with love, Till the life that was dormant Burst forth with new power, And brought from that plain bulb A beautiful flower. —Muriel Hore, V.c, Cato. The Goblin. As I was going out one day, strange enough to say, I met a little goblin tripping on his way; He danced along so cheerily; he sang a song so merrily, I thought that I would join in, too, and see if he might stay. But, alas! as soon as my back was turned, the naughty little scamp had fled, And by the time I'd found him it was time to go to bed. —Estelle Binns, Lower III., Berry. L'hiver. La neige blanche couvre tout le monde Et l'herbage vert est wort, Les oiseaux ne me chantent pas, Le vent est froid et fort. La grande foret est si tranquille, Le filet d'eau glace, La montagne eh blanche et froide, C'est l'hiver, c'est bien vrai. Mais l'hiver est un joli temps Car l'arbre est blanc alors, Les coeurs sont chauds bien que le jour, Soit froid et triste dehors. —Elizabeth Hooke, Pass VI.a, Krome. A Glimpse of Tropical Life. I lived on a plantation some miles out of Rabaul, a beautiful position overlooking the sea, and when I think of the Japanese and

SILVER AND GREEN. our labours of years falling into their hands, it makes me wonder just how it could be. One of my early recollections was, when I drove with my father to a native village where he had to do some trading with the chiefs. I was left in the car with my sister, and when numerous naked little piccaninnies saw us, they swarmed around the car, pointing at me and grinning. I was very fair, and the fairer a white child is the more it appeals to them. It was very hot, and as their number increased and they became bolder, they climbed on the car, putting dirty little faces in at the windows; the strange native smell of their bodies became sickening. They did not understand when we told them to go away, but one word "rouse" from the "master," and away they went, only to come nearer again when he could not see them. Quite a number were fine children, but others were skinny, with pinched chests and protruding stomachs. Driving along for miles, one sees nothing but row after row of coconut palms, then perhaps a patch of jungle—luxuriant tropical growth, vivid greens and gay colours, ferns and palms of all kinds. The "kunda" palm, being light and feathery, sends its stalks up to a great height; they are one mass of thorns, and they throw out their tendrils and attach themselves to trees or anything that will support them. The effect is very pleasant, but woe betide anyone getting caught by them. I think I would rather come in contact with a cactus. The natives cut the very long stalks of the "kunda" palm, skin them, and soak them in the sea to make them strong; then lay them on the beaches to dry thoroughly. Then they are ready for basket-making or any cane work. The natives make huge baskets, which they place in the sea for catching fish. One drives to a native village, with its cluster of native houses, built of bamboo, then covered with plaited palm leaves, that when dry, and especially when worked out in a design, are very attractive. Some are roofed with a thick thatch of dried grass. There are always a few of the old men and women squatting around. They are called "lapoons," and always numbers of naked piccaninnies, who run out and wave to visitors. All natives

have the habit of chewing "betel nut," which dyes their mouths a bright crimson. The women and girls, called "Marys," are away in the native gardens. The menfolk or "boys" we meet at intervals on the roads selling their produce—tomatoes and beans, which are always plentiful; sometimes lettuce and cabbage, and always plenty of tropical fruit such as bananas, paw-paw and pineapples, all made up in baskets of plaited palm leaf. The tomatoes are one shilling a basket, or, as, they call it, "one mark." Most of the other things are sold for a stick of tobacco. I must not forget to mention that amongst their produce are always fowls, and sometimes, when what appears to be a "hen" is held up for inspection, it is found to be a rooster, but minus its tail, which has been plucked out to supply a head dress or decorate a weapon for one of their numerous "sing sings," of which I might tell you some other time. —Margaret Rowe, L.V.c, Fitchett. The Wild Birds. Oh, that the spring, with her heart full of gladness, May soon bear the train of the drear winter's sadness; And the scent of the new blossomed flowers may be borne With the cry of the wild birds across the clear morn. Oh, that the sweet breath of spring may breathe o'er us, The peace and the happiness always before us. So, then, let our thoughts and our dreams, too, be borne, With the cry of the wild birds across the clear morn. —Pat. Greer, Pass VI.a, Berry. The Joy of Life. It's good to lie in the sweet, dry grass, And smell the keen, fresh air; It's good to feel the sly breeze pass, And see the tree-ferns sway. It's good to hear the hum of bees, And feel the warming sun, And hear cicadas in the trees, With their harsh, familiar songs.

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It's good to feel a shower of rain Beating against your face, To see the creeks o'erflow again, And thirsty flowers awake. —Ailsa Sefton, L.V.a, Cato. The Market Place. With great green dome, the market place Is filled with warmth and hurry; The doors are open wide, and all The people through them scurry. The farmer leans upon his stick And beams from ear to ear; Old ladies mutter busily, And dogs sniff in the rear.

To an Egyptian Mummy. 0 mummy in your coffin, Your body turned to clay, If you could speak, what wonders You could tell of yesterday-. Of the hot sun of the desert, The flooding of the Nile, The palaces and gardens, And houses of white tile. The tall and stately lotus, A sacred flower to you, The water-weed and crested reed, All wet with desert dew.

The fruit is shining red and green, And golden in the sun; Flowers in bunches gaily hang, Pot plants stand, one by one.

The pyramids in the desert, Palatial tombs of kings, The Sphinx an ancient monument, Of such the poet sings.

The farmers' wives just sit and knit, Serene, behind their stalls; Their small sons howl with lusty mirth, A red-cheeked salesman bawls.

And was your father high priest Or of the ancient lords? Or did he fight for Pharaoh To conquer foreign hordes?

A cheerful place this market is, With clean, saw-dusted floor, And great green dome of clearest glass, And ever-open door. --Gilian Rigby, L.V.a., Krome.

And did you see the Pharaoh, The son of Amen-Ra, Victorious o'er his foemen, Come back from lands afar?

Laughing Water. Listen, listen to the laughter, To the laughter of the water, To the gurgling, chuckling, carefree little creek, To the singing and the laughter As if happy ever after; Don't you wish that to the water you could speak? What's the joyful water saying? Is it singing? Is it praying? Only winds and gentle breezes know its song. Why the laughter? Why the chuckles? 'Neath the boughs of honeysuckles. If we guess, we're almost sure that we'll be wrong. —Betty Stebbins, L.V.b, Krome.

O mummy in your coffin, Your body turned to clay, If you could speak, what wonders You could tell of yesterday. V.b.

Gratitude. I woke one morning early, To see the breaking dawn. I gazed with awe and wonder To see a day new-born. I thought how wonderful it was To see a view so grand. I said, "Thank God to be alive In such a lovely land." —Gita Fetter, V.d, Fitchett.

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The Old Barn. I can see it now, leaning on its tall timber supports, worn and weathered. It seemed to me that it had a kindly expression as if it were always chatting and giving kindly advice to the gnarled apple trees with the russetcoloured apples which lived next door. Exploring the barn was great fun, especially on rainy days. I loved to put on a mackintosh and run over in the rain and then carefully pull the bolt and slip inside, pretending no one had ever been there before. There seemed such an air of mystery about it, the atmosphere was so warm and sweet after the biting air outside. Downstairs, on the north side, were the cow bails, the shining silver pails from the milking machine, and the clean cement floor, which seemed to modernise this old-world structure.

The bails were of old timber, and I could see the wisps of cow tails caught in the nail of every rail. Just off the milking shed was the room containing the buckets and cans waiting in rows, gleaming and shining, ready to be filled with rich,, creamy milk. But I liked upstairs best, where all the hay was stored, for it was warmer and mustier than anywhere else. I loved to climb on to the railings and pull away the dusty cobwebs, then hoist myself up through the gap on to the floor where the hay was piled right up to the roof. Once up there, I would frolic and jump and even bury myself in the warm hay. Then, perhaps, I would lie down and imagine that I was a tramp hiding in a rich man's barn, or that I was king of everything, far and near. When I lay down, the hay tickled my ears and I would laugh out loud, but there was only the barn to share my joke. There was a peephole in the wall, and if I piled the hay high enough I could see outside and watch the rain dancing on the roof of the cream house, washing the apples until they glistened with a transparent coat of water. When the rain stopped I loved to climb cautiously out on the cream house roof and fill my pockets with fresh, ripe apples, then wriggle into the hay again to get warm, and put my teeth into a firm apple with white flesh. Other days were fun, too, especially when the cows were in the bails below being milked, for I could lie up above and drop wisps of hay on to their big, soft, moist mouths; sometimes I missed, and a wisp would catch on a pair of large, innocent eyes; I felt like a villain up there in my castle torturing my victims. Then the sun would go down, and through the chinks I could see the curls of blue smoke coming from the red brick chimney of the farm house, and then I would slide down from my kingdom and go running helter-skelter inside for my tea, with straws clinging to my clothes. I loved that barn, it seemed so friendly. —Doreen G. Lancaster, Hon. VI., Fitchett.

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16 Music.

Where, oh, where may I find music in a world that's gay yet sad? Where, oh, where may I find music that can make my young heart glad? There is music in an organ when the notes roll loud and long, There is music in an anthem, there is music in a song, But when your mind is weary and your heart seems full of care, Just listen for a moment, for there's music in the air. In the sobbing of the ocean as it breaks upon the shore, In the moaning of the rain storm as it beats against the door, In the tinkling of the streamlet, in the little birds of morn, There is music, lovely music, in this world where we were born. In the sound of footsteps fading in the distance and the night, In the galloping of horses as they swiftly take their flight, In the echoes in the forest of a woodman's axe somewhere, In the joyous song of springtime in which all of us may share. There is music in the midnight, when the moon begins to pale,, In the pealing of a church bell far away within the vale, In the waking of the creatures that know dawn is on its way, There is music soft and tender, in the fading of the day; There is music, sweet and trembling, in a mother's anxious prayer; There is music, blessed music, in this world just ev'rywhere. —Elizabeth Hooke, Pass VI.a, Krome.

Nature's Way. Dahlias hold their heads erect, Violets are so shy. Sunflowers tilt their golden blooms Towards a sunlit sky. Spring awakes on slumbering turf, The wild pea climbs a tree. Maiden-hair creeps on mossy banks With fronds so green and free. Our city gardens are so trim, The flowers all in their row. But Nature sows in generous mood And paints the world aglow. —Valda Vaughan, III.a, Fitchett. Triolet a la Mode. To the grocer's I crept In search of some tea, And guiltily stepped. To the grocer's I crept To see what was kept Where the tea used to be. To the grocer's I crept In search of some tea. —J. Tredinnick, LV.a, Cato. Dugouts. Dugouts, when completed, are supposed to be very comfortable. The builders labour night and day, especially at night, away from the inquisitive eyes of the neighbours. Heavy storms of rain fill the holes, and the younger members of the family are generally requested to "bale out," that is, to empty the temporary swimming pool. Sometimes a fall of earth occurs, and then the builders say a number of things not to be repeated. When the digging is completed, a roof, stairs, and emergency exit have to be provided. There are generally about nine steps, which form miniature waterfalls when it rains. When the roof is put on and the top is covered with clay,, the dugouts make snug cubby-holes, especially for stray cats and dogs, which find their way there, and stay the night! —Betty Bell, V.b, Cato.

Joan Eggleston, Dux of M.L.C., 1941, and Government Senior Scholarship, 1941.

Barbara Taylor, University Free Place, 1941.

Robbie Walker, Senior Prefect, 1942.

Mary Swift, Dux (Elsternwick), 1941.

Ruth Roberts, Senior Prefect (Elsternwick), 1942.

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F. J CATO BRANCH, Elsternwick School Officers, 1942. Senior Prefect: R. Roberts. Prefects: C. Ellis, P. Lawrence, A. Lyon, M. Sicklemore. Associate Prefects: B. Mason, G. Pearce, M. Straw. House Captains—Kawarau, G. Truran; Kerrie, C. Ellis; Kittani, M. Sicklemore; Kooyong, J. Wilson. Form Captains—Intermediate, L. Austin; Sub a, L. Duffield; Sub b, S. Huggins; VIII.a, M. Ham; VIII.b, R. Stewart; VII.a, P. Foster; VII.b, M. Lobascher; VI., E. Meredith Smith; V., G. Molony; IV., S. Gawith; III., A. Jack. Magazine Representative: C. Ellis. Examination Results, 1941. The following are the Public Examination results for 1941:— School Leaving Pass—Passed in six subjects: J. Davis, M. Mathieson, N. Spackman. Five subjects: B. Bundara, D. Burbidge, L. Phillips, M. Swift, P. Triplett. Four subjects: D. Grice, H. Annear. Two subjects: M. Butler. June Murton completed Leaving Pass. School Intermediate Certificate.—Passed in eight subjects: V. Harris, P. Lawrence, B. Mason, D. Short, M. Sicklemore, M. Straw. Seven subjects: R. Bull, J. Daniels, P. James, E. Lobascher, A. Lyon, R. Roberts, G. Sanguinetti, J. Smith, S. Stride, G. Truran, M. Wale, R. Veale, M. Watsford, V. Wiffen. Six subjects: C. Ellis, L. Oates, A. Mackenzie, V. McCartney, G. Pearce, M. Symes. Five subjects: P. Molony, A. Prowse, M. Warland. Four subjects: G. Kohn. M. Butler and D. Burbidge also completed Intermediate Certificate. Swimming Sports. Friday, 20th March, was such an ideal day for swimming that, the Interhouse Swimming Sports having previously been postponed, it was decided to hold them on that afternoon.

Despite the rush, the function was most successful, and, after a keen contest, Kittani gained first place. The Senior and Intermediate champions were J. Martin and Y. James respectively. We are eagerly awaiting the Athletic Sports, to be held on 2nd May. Red Cross and Social Service. We note with pleasure the enthusiasm with which all efforts for charity have been supported this Term. Splendid efforts have been made by individual Forms and by the School as a whole, and, in addition to regular contributions and collections of garments, special efforts are continually being made. Early in the Term VII.b held a popular and successful Sweets Day. Following this, VII.a organised a Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show, and Sub. b a sale of cakes and groceries. Form V. are at present organising a knitting competition for this ever-worthy cause. Our annual collection of jam for the hospitals met with the usual generous response. We are now launching an appeal for the Blind Institute, which is being supported in the same generous manner. S.C.M. This year many members of the Student Christian Movement hope to go to the. Schoolgirls' Camp in the May vacation. As so many girls have joined our Study Circle and Discussion Group, they have been divided into two groups, under the leadership of Miss Bennett and Miss Gaskell. We are taking "St. Luke's —G.K. Portrait of Jesus" as our guide. School Visitors. We were delighted recently to welcome back to School Muriel Howard, who is studying at the Consetwatorium, and gave up her time to come and sing to us. Among her songs were "Tales from the Vienna Woods," "Where the Bee Sucks" and several Italian numbers. The

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enthusiastic applause which greeted every item was eloquent of our appreciation of her visit. We are also grateful to the Rev. N. Graham for his Easter message on 2nd April, and to the Rev. R. Hooper for his Friday morning talks during the Term. —B.M. On 20th March we had the pleasure of hearing an interesting and educational talk on China and her people by Miss Fullerton,, who was able to give us a first-hand account of Chinese cities and customs. She also spoke some Chinese, which sounded strange to our Western ears. Her imitation of a Chinese selling his wares in the street was received with —A.L. delighted applause.

Music Club and Music Notes. The fortnightly meetings of the Music Club have all been enjoyable. We are trying to raise enough money to begin a School Orchestra, an essential in a school like ours. At the first meeting Miss Chisholm arranged for a 'cellist to play to us. The attendance was very good, and not only were we privileged to hear a talented artist, but we raised a large sum of money for the Orchestra Fund. It has been decided to devote. each meeting to items from the works of one composer, taking each composer in order of his birth. Last meeting was devoted to Schubert, and the —A.P. next will be to Mozart. On 21st February a large number of girls attended a Young People's Orchestral Concert in the Melbourne Town Hall, where a delightful and well-selected programme was presented by the orchestra, under the baton of Professor Bernard Heinz. Perhaps the most entertaining part of the programme was the ever-popular "Walk Through the Orchestra." —M.S. This year Miss Chisholm is training a junior as well as a senior special choir, and both are practising regularly and well for the concert which they are to give next Term. We are all grateful to Miss Bazeley and Miss Chisholm for their short recitals at the close of Tuesday's assemblies. We have all enjoyed Miss. Bazeley's charming renditions of the "Nutcracker Suite," and Miss Chisholm's solo items have provided us with another musical treat.

Walking Club. Officers appointed for the Walking Club are as follow:—Secretary, M. Sicklemore; committee, P. Lawrence, J. Wilson, M. Shaw, R. Roberts. The first walk for the year was from Mooroolbark to the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve, where we rested for a while and had lunch. The weather was perfect, and an enjoyable day was spent by all. —M.S.

Air Raid Precautions. Recently senior girls and members of the staff have attended lectures on A.R.P., kindly given by Mr. Smythe, a highly qualified district warden. We sincerely thank Mr. Smythe for thus giving us of his time and assistance. Practice air raid, warnings have lately been held, interrupting our studies and temporarily tearing asunder the well-oiled wheels of school routine. —J.D.

Pain. There is no pain when all is gay With vaunting scarlet, weeping may, And on the bough the blossoms peep Thro' dimmest green, and, drowned in sleep, The willows trail the silent pool, And everything is sweet and cool. Say not that pain lurks somewhere near, Within the bold corn's golden ear, Or somewhere down the winding track, Where shadows ever call one back, And lazily the silence calls, And soft, still ferns and waterfalls. O magic of this earth, can these Be simply forms of plants and trees, Or rather souls in magic shape Affecting some divine escape From pain and war? And why Were -we created but to die? Death trod the fields as morning lay Across the earth, so still and grey; I saw her clutch with icy hand The children playing on the sand, And phantoms crept, and fields were flame, As on the dread invader came.

SILVER AND GREEN. And pain, with tears, cast down her veil On creatures desolate and pale, And sighing, thrust the dainty spring Into eternal suffering, And panting lay the souls of men, Never to arise again. There is no pain, how can there be, When skies are blue and blue the sea, And golden are the fields of corn, And rich in colours is the morn; And hearts are gay to see such things, And all creation laughs and sings There is no pain, while earth is gay, And still there dawns another day. —C. Ellis, Leaving.

By the River. It's quiet by the river, with that strange bush silence, Where the water pours its sunlight over timesmoothed stone, Or patterns the light shadows on the goldflecked mud bank, As it slides, softly singing with its tranquil tone. If I could go my own way, I'd live beside the river, With the white gum, and the wattle, and the feathered maiden hair. The bellbird and the whipbird could call to me for ever, And I might find that perfect peace that's hidden somewhere there. —S. Strahan, Intermediate.

The Fairy Dressmaker. A little fairy dressmaker Lives in a woodland dell, A bramble thorn her needle is, Her thimble—a bluebell. She gathers up the petals shed By every flower that grows, The daisy, and the daffodil, The poppy, and the rose.

She stitches them with spider's web, To fairy gowns and things; For buttons she puts tiny seeds, And grasses green for strings. —Marjorie Floyd, VI.

A Visit to Malta. A few years ago we were fortunate enough to call at Malta on our way to Australia. Fortunate because, owing to the frequent heavy air bombardments Malta has experienced, most of the old historical buildings and their contents have since been destroyed. Valetta Harbour is a huge stone fortress which provides ample protection for all types of ships. The city Valetta is situated above the harbour, on the top of the cliffs. As our ship was not moored to a wharf, the passengers had to go ashore in small gondola-like boats, painted in many bright colours. The streets up the cliffs to the city are made of broad, shallow steps, but an easier way is provided by a lift cut into the rock. It goes express to the top, which is about 300 feet above sea level. In Valetta there are nearly as many horse-drawn vehicles as there are cars. Among the most noted historical buildings is the Church of St. John. It was built in 1578, and is one of the most magnificent churches in existence. The Knights of the Order of St. John took a special pride in building this church. The walls are of marble, with gilt carvings, and the floors mosaic. Altogether the church is an impressive sight. The services are in Latin. Another famous building is the Palace of the Grand Masters, which is in the residence of the Governor of Malta. The lower story is used for Government offices and a museum. The upper story is the Governor's residential quarters. One part of the museum is fitted with old armour, at one time sufficient to equip 25,000 men. The Council Chamber or Hall of Tapestries impresses the visitor with the magnificence of the tapestries that adorn the walls. These tapestries were presented to the Governor in 1697, and were worked from paintings, by the Prince of Nassau, from the collection of Louis XIV.

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The town of Notabile is now an old pile, standing on the highest hill. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe, as it was flourishing when St. Paul lived there in 58 A.D. As our time was nearly up, we returned to the ship down one of the "Streets of Steps." Many intriguing shops line the narrow streets, and the strange costumes of the women add to the fascination of the city. Wishing Malta "Good-bye," we once again embarked on the gaily painted boats and were taken back to our ship. Unfortunately, we did not have time to visit St. Antonio Gardens, which, I believe, contain many rare and beautiful plants. —Joan Wilkinson, Intermediate.

Little Baby Elephant. Little Baby Elephant! He's the cutest thing I know, He stands upon my toothbrush With his yellow eyes that glow. Little Baby Elephant, I see him every morn, And when nursy finds my teeth aren't clean, Her eyes are full of scorn. Little Baby Elephant! He's quite a funny thing, But his trunk was taken long ago By little brother Bing. Little Baby Elephant— Didn't like him much when new, But now I think the world of him, To him I'll e'er be true. —Judy Pugh, V.

A Wish. I'd like to climb the mountain high, That towers blue against the sky; I'd start from where the little stream Flows onward, with its silver gleam. Ever upward then I'd go, To where the mountain flowers grow; Golden wattle, bluebells gay, In the breeze they bend and sway.

When I'd reach the summit, there Below would stretch the valley fair; I'd wish for wings so I could fly Down to the valley from on high. —Wendy Straw, VII.a.

If I Were King of the Winds. If I were King of the Winds, I'd blow away the leaves, I'd blow the paper out of the bins, And scatter it under the eaves. I'd blow the ladies' hats about, And rip the flag from the mast, And I'd like a cloak to fly behind When I was flying fast. I'd turn the white caps of the waves To a raging, roaring sea, And all the trees and flowers, too, Would bow their heads to me. —Clare Walker, VII.a.

Evening. Dusk has breathed upon the western skies; The earth in silent majesty is still, Hill and vale lie bathed in golden splendour; Deepening shadows lengthen in the grass, Light winds cease to stir among the leaves. Slender boughs are silenced in the twilight; Silence, but for calls of drowsy birds, Lowing cattle in the far-off hills, Shallow waters lapping on the foreshore. Glowing lights now twinkle in the town, Closing flowers droop sleeping in the field, All is pale and ghostly in the starlight. —Marjorie Johns, Intermediate.

The Little Old Cottage. A little cot beside a brook, An ivied wall—a little nook With gabled windows, an old thatched roof. A place where is revealed the proof Of God's good work for everyone. A kitten, basking in the sun Gets up, and stretches, turns around, And then moves off without a sound.

SILVER AND GREEN. Old fl owers, roses, violets white, Mignonette near hid from sight, By larkspur, purple, pink and blue, Sunflowers, stocks, and others, too, And shady trees with branches tall, Elms, white birches, clustered all Among the flowers, where birds, sweet singing, Are happiness to others bringing. —Gwenda Weavell, VII.a.

The Fairies' Ball. If you believe in fairies, And feel quite sure you do, Don't make a sound, but gather round, They're waiting here for you. Put on your jade-green jerkins, With caps of gumnuts small; I'll have you know, for an hour or so, You'll be at the fairies' ball. The orchestra of six large frogs, The cutest ever seen, Sat upon two old brown logs, In coats of mottled green. First there came the fireflies; They were a sprightly lot: With twirls and swings and outstretched wings They danced a gay gavotte. Then came a tiny fairy, The sweetest ever seen; Her frock was lightest thistledown, Her name was Jacqueline. She danced upon her tiny toes, And bowed with winsome grace I loved this tiny fairy, With her curls and pretty face. And then the ball was ended— I thought 'twas just as well, For I found on turning over I could hear the dressing bell! —Grace Kohn, Leaving.

Everyday Sights. So many people miss the beautiful though ordinary everyday sights as they hurry by. The world is in such a hurry that it does not notice the simple, lovely touches of nature man cannot destroy. The leaves of a tree turning

bright colours, spring's loveliness, oncoming night are all pleasant sights, though so ordinary they are unnoticed by most. Some people go overseas to see beautiful sunsets. As I was walking down a suburban street to-night, I saw a sunset quite beautiful enough for me. A row of dark pine trees bordered the street, and at the side of the trees the sun was setting over the sea. It was bright and dazzling, making the water beneath shine and sparkle with a hundred twinkling lights, while it lit up the azure sky and tinted the cloudlets with delicate colours. I wondered how many other people noticed the everyday though beautiful sunset! Imagine a rippling, gurgling stream flowing over the stones and whispering a thousand secrets of what it has seen. Ferns fringe the stream, casting shadows over it, and moss and wildflowers grow right to the edge. Fallen tree trunks, covered with moss, and the grand, lofty trees towering overhead remind one of Robin Hood and his men. But this scene is not merely an imaginary one. Many such beautiful sights are found only a short distance from the city, and can compare with any grand sight hundreds of miles away. The people that trouble to go to these places seem not to appreciate the beauty, usually only marring the gift of nature. It is an excellent reviver of good spirits when one is feeling "down in the dumps" just to listen to the song birds or notice beautiful sights: the flower among the weeds on the edge of the footpath or the quickly passing butterfly. These happy sights unconsciously make us happier—if only we stop to look. —Margaret Straw, Leaving.

Dream Ship. I dreamt I was a-sailing Across the shining sea, My eyes were wet as dewdrops, My heart was young and free— I laughed to see the ripples, And the faint, fresh, salty spray. I sailed into the sunset, And many leagues away.

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I dreamt I was a pirate, My sash was gold and green, My blouse it was of scarlet, The brightest ever seen. There were rubies on my fingers, And a diamond on my breast. We sailed into the sunset To the glory of the west. I dreamt we reached the Indies, Where spices, silks are sold. We stocked our ships with coffee In place of Spanish gold. We sailed off in the sunset, Our banners streaming bright, We sailed down thro' the ages To the Islands of Delight. I dreamt I was a-sailing Across the shining sea. My eyes were wet with wishing, My heart was young and free. I wept to see my vessel Was but made of dreams and light, But I sailed across the sunset To the Islands of Delight. ----Carlotta Ellis, Leaving.

A mossy pillow for my head, My coverlet the skies; A nightbird softly calling, As to his mate he flies. A hush of peace in that still hour, The earth in sleep enfolds; While gentle zephyrs softly waft Their balm to weary souls. —M. Neville, Intermediate..

Autumn. Slowly—silently as the night, In her dress of russet brown, Through the woods dear autumn creeps,. And trippeth up and down. Her slippers are of golden leaves, And nut-brown is her hair. She brings the frost upon the lawn, And, too, the crisp, fresh air. She turns the leaves red, yellow, brown, And brings the berries, too. She brings the little nuts as well, And flowers of brightest hue. —G. Weavell, VII.a.

The Changing Sea. Rebellion. It seems my soul is full of silent peace, Of dim, half-whispered dreams and longings, and Of sweet ambitions; yet, I cannot quite forget A yearning for a destiny less planned. long to cry out challenges, and feel The shining firmness of the flashing steel, And see the angel throngs draw back with cries Of horror, and to know that life's aglow With passion. Here I stand Before my dreaming self. How grand My heroes. Ah! I weep to see Life mock at this absurdity. —Carlotta Ellis, Leaving.

Evening. Oh, let me rest on soft, green sward, When gently falls the night, Watching the lantern of the moon Shedding her mellow light.

Gliding gently on an azure sea, The skiff rode high with white sails free. The sun, in a blaze of light, sank to rest; In a mantle of silver the sea was soon dressed. Noises from shore drifted out on the waves That gurgled and splashed on the watery graves Of many bold sailors who knew this same sea As a turmoil, a monster from which none broke• free. —Betty McLennan, Intermediate.

The River in Spring. The river is winding in and out, And on either side the birches sprout. On it goes, merry and free, Rippling and winding toward the sea. The heath is blooming in bright array, The wattle is flowering, all shining and gay;., But the river is sparkling like gems in the sun,, Watching the picnickers having their fun. —Shirley F. Straw, VII.a.

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EDITORIAL "And some there be which have no memorial, whose bodies lie buried in peace, but their name liveth for evermore." This year the School celebrates its sixtieth birthday. It sounds rather prosaic said just like that. But let us try and imagine everything that is suggested in these few words. In 1882 a college was started for "the Christian education of ladies." The sum of £20,000 was raised by thousands of subscribers, and, under the guidance of Dr. Fitchett, the buildings were completed and the school began. Each year more new girls came, and each year some girls left. Each year the founders of the college were witnessing the fulfilling of their ideal—Christian education. Christian training is the most important thing in life, the basis of all good living, for not only does it inform the mind, but it also moulds the character. Many are the benefactors whose names are remembered in the history of our school, for wisdom, generosity, loyalty, courage and vision, and if we live up to our motto, "For God and for Home," we are honouring them and their ideals.

Let us also salute the staff—the teachers who, year after year, have given their best to the school that the things for which the school stands may be realised. These, by their sympathy, self-sacrifice and learning, have given liberally that others might receive, and grow in grace. There are others. There are the countless thousands who have attended the school and "have no memorial." All these, by their loyalty, can be an answer to the founders' faith and a force on which to base the future. They are the very spirit of the school. If we remember the traditions they created, we shall be maintaining not only our school's reputation, but our nation's cause. For there is an "educational front" where the mental- and moral resources of a nation are built up and developed. We should all realise that "from those to whom much is given much will be required." With the opportunities provided by our education we should be undertaking a relentless search for every flaw in the national character and arming ourselves against the problems that confront us as a people. Let us then honour our college—our college, that represents the achievement of the hopes and the sacrifices of so many worthy people—our training ground for Christian living.

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Diamond Jubilee Messages From the President of the Methodist Conference of Victoria and Tasmania (the Rev. W. Courtenay Thomas). Very sincerely do I offer my congratulations to the Council, Principal and Staff of the College on its attainment of its Diamond Jubilee. To the girls I would say, how fortunate you are to be associated with such a College at this time. We older folk, whose girls have passed through the College, have a very sincere appreciation of the help they received during their course, in the enrichment of their characters through their knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord. After all, we are in this world to grow Christlike. No other kind of success can make up for the lack of that. It is what we are in the sight of God that counts here, and hereafter. The future of this country is in the hands of youth, and they can make or mar it. According to their ideals will be the life of the nation. I am sure, therefore„ that you will gratefully accept the religious education given you, which will fit you more worthily to play your part in life. The healthy Christian associations enjoyed at the M.L.C. will be a source of great encouragement to you in the days to come. You will form friendships there that will last a lifetime, causing you to remember with gratitude your "Alma Mater." You have a noble heritage, and, under God, a great future. Through your loyalty to Him we can confidently affirm, "The best is yet to be." From the Principal. Emeritus (the Rev. J. W. Grove, M.A., LL.B.). Looking back, specially on the period in the history of the M.L.C. between the Jubilee ten years ago and the Diamond Jubilee, I call to mind the stirring events connected with the 1932 celebrations. All the School showed at its best, and the various functions were memorable. Mr. F. J. Cato was with us then, but has passed on since. His thoughtful benevolence has enriched all the School life. He was largely responsible for the opening of the F. J. Cato Branch, and its rapid and steady

growth during the last ten years is an outstanding tribute to his foresight. Then came the project for the new buildings in the main school, and the fine gift of the Nicholas brothers. Present scholars can have little idea of the want of space and comfort of those who preceded them. The School has now the equipment necessary for the successful carrying out of many educational ideals, and my wish is that it should be true to its old spirit, but that that spirit should manifest itself under many new forms.

From the President of the 0:c1 Collegians' Club, 1942-43 (Mrs. A. H. Hedley, nee Rea Lawson) Congratulations and best wishes, dear School, on the attainment of a Diamond Jubilee. May you who are M.L.C. remember that the College is no better than the best of its girls, and may you determine that the future may be worthy of the past. You present girls have life opening before you—what is to be your noblest object of desire? May I suggest that there can be nothing greater than love. My "Diamond" message to you is that unsurpassed essay on love by St. Paul in 1 Cor. 13. Light may be broken up into its component colours by passing it through a crystal prism. Henry Drummond, in his book,, "The Greatest Thing in the World," suggests that Paul passes this thing, love, through the magnificent prism of his inspired intellect, and it comes out on the other side broken up into its elements. Will you notice that these elements have common names; that they are virtues which we hear about every day; that they are things which can be practised by everybody in every walk of life; as flawless diamonds they require very simple settings. The spectrum of love has nine ingredients: --Patience—"Love suffereth long"; Kindness— "And is kind"; Generosity—"Love envieth not"; Humility—"Love vaunteth not itself, is riot puffed up"; Courtesy—"Doth not behave itself unseemly"; Unselfishness—"Seeketh not her own"; Good temper—"Is not easily provoked"; Guilelessness—"Thinketh no evil";

SILVER AND GREEN Sincerity—"Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth." Girls, take these elements of love and them; the College will be proud of you, and future generations will rise up and call you blessed. From Miss A. M. Fitchett. I am grateful to Mr. Wood for giving me the opportunity of sending you a message of goodwill and congratulation at this Diamond Jubilee time. The Jubilee is of special interest to me because I saw the first birthday of the College, and for 40 years worked for it. We were a small company when I joined the staff—nine boarders in my first year—but in ."the President" (as we called him) and Mrs. Tiddeman, our loved first Lady Superintendent, we had fine leaders. Our founder was a man of many interests, but always the College came first, and he set the high standards on which it was built. There were difficult times, anxious times, disappointments, but year by year there went out from us girls to do useful work in the world, make happy homes, carve out careers for themselves; girls of whom we were proud, and who carried with them a strong loyalty to and affection for their College.

To-day very many Collegians are doing fine war work in these difficult days, and those who are still students will, in their turn, I know, take their part in building up the better world for which we pray. God bless the College and all connected with it. One last word—keep the memory of our founder green, for the College owes him much. From the Principal (the Rev. A. H. Wood, M.A., B.D.). All of us who belong to M.L.C. in 1942 feel proud to be the inheritors of the traditions of 60 years. The history of the School has been worthy of the ideals given by Dr. Fitchett in his first Speech Day report in 1882—Education, Christianity, Womanhood. Thousands of girls have gone out from the School to carry on Christian work in Australia and overseas, to take up positions in the professions, in hospitals, in schools and offices, and, in most cases, in their own homes. During war-time it would not be fitting to have great celebrations. It is rather for us to dedicate ourselves to the task of making our land and our homeS truly Christian. "The coming age invokes our aid," and M.L.C. to-day must prepare to do greater service in the post-war years "for God and Home."

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Obituary Mrs. Ethel Landen. months. A choir of senior girls led the On the last day of First Term this singing at the funeral service at Auburn year the School paid its tribute to the Methodist Church on 6th November. memory of its former Headmistress, Mrs. Mr J. J. Gilchrist. Ethel Landen, M.A., who passed away Mr. Gilchrist was for more than ten on 14th May. After a brilliant career years a valued member of the School as a pupil of M.L.C. and at the UniverCouncil and Advisory Committee, being sity of Melbourne, where she graduated the Treasurer of M.L.C. for most of that with First Class Honours in English, Mrs. period. The School had the benefit not Landen joined the staff, and ultimately only of his unremitting attention to its became Headmistress, a position she finances, but of his professional advice, occupied for six years. Girls privileged especially during rebuilding, both at to belong to her English classes speak Hawthorn and at Elsternwick. No more with the utmost admiration of her outkindly and friendly soul ever served standing teaching ability. Her organisM.L.C. or the Methodist Church throughing talent and her popularity with the out Victoria. He delighted to be present staff and the School as a whole were no at School functions, and at the last less marked. She had the gift of makSpeech Night in Melbourne Town Hall ing and retaining many friends, and the he represented the School Council in School of later days joins with her conmaking the acknowledgments, doing this temporaries in honouring her memory in his typically thoughtful and gracious and in acknowledging the great part she manner. His death on 12th July removed played in the development of her old one of the School's staunchest friends. School. Barbara Hickey. Mrs. W. H. Fitchett. Born on 8th October, 1933, Barbara For fourteen years Mrs. Fitchett graced the home of the revered founder came as a day girl in February this year of M.L.C., after whose death in 1928 from South Australia. In the short time she lived in retirement in Kew, retaining she was in our Junior School she her interest in the School and visiting it endeared herself to teachers and girls, on special occasions, the last being the and her sudden passing on 14th June Garden Party in December, 1941. Mrs. brought sadness to everyone in the Fitchett suffered most patiently for many School.

PRIZE SNAPSHOT—THE STORM, PORT FAIRY. —P. Cornall, Krorne,

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School Diary J une— Tuesday, 2nd—Back to School for Second Term! This term of so many musical events was begun with a choir practice. Wednesday, 3rd—Many of us welcomed the beginning of basket-ball and hockey practices. Friday, 5th—Mr. Palstra, a banker from the Netherlands East Indies, spoke in open period on conditions in Java before he left there. Monday, 8th—Dr. Floyd played to the choir the hymn he has specially composed for our Diamond Jubilee. Friday, 12th—House captains' and Form captains' badges were given out during Assembly; and there was a general knowledge quiz in open period, from which we learned a great deal ( ?). Saturday, 20th—Both tennis teams played against P.L.C., the first eight winning, and the second eight losing. Monday, 22nd—The choir had its first test for recording. Tuesday, 23rd—The first hockey eleven played M.C.E.G.G.S., and was defeated. Wednesday, 24th—The Junior School gave a very enjoyable musical afternoon to their parents and others—who slipped in. Friday, 26th—Rev. Eric Owen spoke during open period on the S.C.M. Conference at Madras. The first hockey eleven was beaten by Lauriston, but the basket-ball team redeemed our fortunes by beating Tintern., July— Thursday, 2nd—During Assembly Miss Blaxland told us what happened at the annual meeting of the Royal Life Saving Society. Friday, 3rd—The basket-ball team won against P.L.C. Saturday, 4th—The second hockey eleven was defeated by M.C.E.G.G.S., as was the first tennis eight, the second eight winning. The Sub-Intermediates held a highly successful Fair for the War Loan Bursary Fund

Monday, 6th—O day of days! The Scripture exam.; our only consolation was that we missed two lessons. Tuesday, 7th—Miss Gwen Prockter ('cellist) and Miss Elsie Fraser (pianist) gave a halfhour recital, which was greatly enjoyed, in aid of the War Loan Bursary Fund. The basket-ball team lost to U.H.S. Wednesday, 8th—VI.a won a hockey match against VI.b. Thursday, 9th—The second basket-ball seven beat P.L.C., and the Boarders won their basket-ball match against the Day Girls. Friday, 10th—The first hockey eleven defeated Fintona; and the second basket-ball seven and Junior first seven both won against Tintern. Saturday, 11th—The Walking Club, with Miss Christensen in charge, went a nine-mile hike, starting from Lilydale, and lunching in a settlement planned by Miss Walling. Monday, 13th—Half-term holiday. Tuesday, 14th—(Known to history students for the fall of the Bastille) —The second hockey eleven defeated M.C.E.G.G.S. Wednesday, 15th—The Junior first basket-ball seven won against Fintona, the Junior second seven losing. Thursday, 16th—The first hockey eleven lost to M.C.E.G.G.S.,, and the first basket-ball team beat Fintona. Saturday, 18th—The first and second tennis teams were defeated by P.L.C. There was a special orchestra practice for the coming recital. Tuesday, 21st—Clothes inspection, when all sinners with unnamed garments were hauled over the coals. Both senior basket-ball teams defeated Lauriston. Wednesday, 22nd—The hockey team beat Fintona, and the Junior second basket-ball seven were victorious against Ruyton. Thursday, 23rd—The first of three special Jubilee music recitals; many parents and friends attended. The second hockey eleven won against M.C.E.G.G.S.

SILVER AND GREEN Friday, 24th—Rev. Susie Rankin spoke on Papua during open period. The second music recital again drew a large audience, and the high standard was maintained. Saturday, 25th—Both tennis teams lost to M.C.E.G.G.S. The third music recital completed three very successful programmes; the proceeds went towards the War Loan Bursary Fund. Tuesday, 28th—The basket-ball team defeated Elsternwick M.L.C., and the second hockey eleven won against Fintona. Wednesday, 29th—The first tennis eight beat Fintona. Thursday, 30th—The first hockey eleven drew with M.C.E.G.G.S. Friday, 31st—The Teachers' College Students attended our assembly, and afterwards visited many sections of the school. During open period Mrs. Gibson spoke on the U.S.S.R., and we all found her talk very interesting. The Junior hockey eleven lost against Fintona. The basketball and tennis teams defeated P.L.C. and Tintern respectively. August— Tuesday, 4th—The Junior hockey team lost to Lauriston, and the Junior second basket-bali team lost to M.L.C., Elsternwick. Thursday, 6th—A fateful day. Senior exams started, and our agony lasted for over week. Friday, 14th—Relief at last! No more exams.. and a week-end in which to recuperate. Monday, 17th—Most of the Seniors started practising for the House music contests. Thursday, 20th—The second hockey eleven was defeated by M.C.E.G.G.S. Friday, 21st—Miss Kerr spoke to us during open period about her work in Korea. The two Senior basket-ball teams defeated Lauriston, and the hockey team lost to Lauriston. Saturday, 22nd—The choir had a practice for recording in the Australian Church. Sunday, 23rd—The choir provided some hymns and songs for Wesley Pleasant Sunday Afternoon. Monday, 24th—First attempt at recording by the choir and Madrigals. How tired we all were by the end of the afternoon!

Tuesday, 25th—The first hockey eleven were defeated by M.C.E.G.G.S. Thursday, 27th—House music contests. Dr. Floyd adjudicated, giving first place to Cato. Congratulations! Fourteen girls went in for, and passed, the Royal Life Saving Society's resuscitation certificate exam. Friday, 28th—Berry won their debate against Krome. This being the last day of Second Term, we broke up at lunch-time. September— Tuesday, 8th—A few hardy ones went a fifteenmile hike, from Croydon, and found it rather hot. Miss Christensen was again in charge of us. Tuesday, 15th--First day of Third Term. Public exams. seem nearer than ever. Friday, 18th—Rev, N. R. Greenwood spoke to the Bible Study Fellowship on Pharisaism. Thursday, 24th—Back to School Day. There were fewer Old Collegians than in former years, because there was no Show Holiday, but the School welcomed them as heartily as ever. Friday, 25th—Form debates in open period provided interest and amusement. The baseball team defeated Ruyton. Monday, 28th—Miss Bazeley and Miss Walklate gave a singing and flute recital, accompanied by Miss Anderson, during the lunchhour, and in aid of the War Loan Bursary Fund. October— Friday, 2nd—Birthday Night, when the Boarders go festive. Some Day Girls were invited to the entertainment in Fitchett Hall. Even those and afterwards at supper. • Boarders who had difficulty in removing various colours from their faces would agree that everybody had had a good time. Wednesday, 7th—The Junior baseball team defeated Tintern. Friday, 9th—Captain Curmi gave a very interesting talk about Malta. Tuesday, 13th—The second attempt at recording, and, we trust, the last. Wednesday, 14th—Pictures of U.S.S.R. were shown by Mrs. Ralph Gibson in aid of the "Sheepskins for Russia" appeal. Friday, 16th—The baseball team won against Tintern.

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Wednesday, 21st—Life-saving exams. There were 9 Resuscitation Certificates, 6 Bronze Medals, 1 Bronze Bar, 1 1st Class Instructor, 1 Award of Merit, and 1 bar to the Award of Merit. Thursday, 22nd--The baseball team lost to M.C.E.G.G.S. Friday, 23rd—A School service was held after Assembly in Fitchett Hall, during which we sang three hymns, the choir rendered "The Lord Is My Shepherd," Mr. Wood led us in prayer, and gave an inspiring address on what the School means to most of us. Saturday, 24th—The baseball team lost to P.L.C. by the narrow margin of one run. Thursday, 29th—Photographs were taken of the staff, the girls who took part in the recording, the daughters and granddaughters of Old Collegians, the prefects, and the teams. Friday, 30th—Mr. Schreuder, the Consul for Norway, spoke to us in open period. November— Monday, 2nd—No alarum clocks needed this morning, because it was a half-term holiday. Tuesday, 3rd—Misses McLean, Barton and Fraser gave a violin recital, accompanied by piano.

Friday, 6th—A Lecture, with pictures, on Temperance, by Miss McCorkindale. Senior girls attended the funeral service of Mrs. W. H. Fitchett at Auburn Church. Wednesday, 11th—Armistice Day. Assembly was held at 10.40 a.m. Mr. Wood led us in prayer, the Senior Prefect read the lesson, and Staff-Chaplain Gardner spoke to us. Thursday, 12th—Miss Carleton gave a lunchhour piano recital. Friday, 13th—Mrs. Mackenzie spoke to us in open period on the aborigines in the Aurukun Reserve, Cape York Peninsula. The same date is noteworthy because of the Careers Evening, attended by a large number of senior girls. We were indebted to the following Old Collegians, who spoke:—Dr. Winifred Kennan, medicine; Miss Dorothea Macdougall, nursing; Dr. Eileen Fisher, science; Miss Ruth Hoban,, social science; Mrs. Murray Clarke (Helen Eggleston), almoner; Miss Frances Wade, art; Mrs. L. S. Chambers (Jean Davidson), mothercraft; Miss Enid Collens, school music; Miss Sheila Daley, munitions laboratory; Miss Heather Rentoul, massage. Mrs. Fairlie Taylor, of P.L.C., kindly represented a librarian's career. Miss Marie Christensen, Commonwealth public service, Miss Vera Lane, architecture, and Miss Inez Benson, journalism, kindly supplied information for this very instructive evening.

PRIZE SNAPSHOT. —R. Pizzey, L.V.a. Cato.

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School Activities Devotional. Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Throughout the year we have had an opportunity of meeting together for prayer every Tuesday morning. This is a very precious privilege, and one which we would unwillingly relinquish. In these meetings we have several times turned to our hymn books to note the beauty and grandeur of many of our hymns and to utter the prayers which they contain. Mr. Wood has often read to us passages which, because they are written by Christians suffering great tribulation, show poignantly the depth of their faith. These periods of quiet are a great source of strength to us, and we would again thank Mr. Wood for his leadership throughout the year. —A.G.T.

Reception of Church Members (Boarders). On Sunday evening, 8th November, nineteen girls were publicly received into church membership at the annual service held for this purpose at Auburn Methodist Church. The service was conducted by the Rev. Robert Williams and the Principal, who preached the sermon. The girls were presented with inscribed Bibles, the gift of the School Council.

Bible Study Fellowship. "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."—Psalm 119: 105. During the last two terms the Bible Study Fellowship has continued to hold its fortnightly circles. We have had several combined meetings, which took the form of short services. Rev. T. C. Came led our First Term's closing meeting. He spoke to us about "Fellowship with Christ." Rev. T. C. Rentoul opened our Second Term studies by speaking to us of "Prayer," and Rev. N. R. Greenwood spoke to us at our Third Term combined meeting on "Pharisees and Pharisaism." In open period we have had many interesting speakers. Rev. Eric Owen, of the Gardiner Presbyterian Church, told us about the

Madras Conference; we heard about Papua from Rev. Susie Rankin; Miss Kerr spoke about her work in Korea; while we were told about Tonga by Mr. John Havea. The party which we held early in Third Term was a very enjoyable function, and an entirely new departure. We welcomed several girls from Brother Bill's Mission as our guests. Our party for the City Mission was again felt to be impracticable because of transport difficulties, but we hope to be able to send a donation to the Mission before the year is out. Our thanks are due to all the mistresses who have acted as circle leaders this year. We would especially thank Miss Betts and Miss Horsman for their work as presidents, and Mr. Wood for his continued interest in our Fellowship. —Recording Secretary, B.S.F.

International Relations Group. At our fortnightly meetings we have continued our study of other countries, more particularly Australian relations with China and Japan. We have read selections from various books dealing with this topic. Our speakers in Auditorium during Terms II. and III. have been Mr. Palsra, a bank official from the Netherlands East Indies; Mrs. Ralph Gibson, who spoke on Soviet Russia; Captain Curmi, from Malta; and Mr. Schreuder, the Consul for Norway. Miss Flett also spoke to us about Japanese culture. Recently an open invitation was given by us to all the School to see Mrs. Gibson's lantern slides of Russia, shown in aid of the "Sheepskins for Russia" appeal. To all these we give our warmest thanks for their help. Special thanks are due to Miss Guyett, our president, who, although her duties have been multiplied, has untiringly given her time and interest to us. Her unfailing energy and enthusiasm have inspired more than one girl among us, and we are very grateful. —J .W.W.

Debating Society. The prospective debaters this year were on the whole inexperienced, but this was made up for by the enthusiasm shown. Mrs. Coates

—C. Stuart Tompkins. TEACHING STAFF (HAWTHORN), 1942. Back Row: Miss Anderson, Miss Powell, Miss Hill, Miss Savill, Miss Ashton, Mrs. Gray, Miss Illingworth, Mrs. Coates, Miss Dawe, Miss Scott, Miss L. Mitchell„ Miss Blaxland, Miss Perkins, Miss Lord, Miss Carne. 2nd Back Row: Miss Stewart, Miss McKay, Mies Kerr, M'ss Horlock, Mrs. Bellair, Miss Burgin, Miss Tyler, Mrs. Rush, Miss Carleton, Miss Hughes, Miss Trowbridge, Miss W. Mitchell, Miss Bazeley. 2nd Front Row: Miss Guyett, Miss Kennedy, Miss Hotchin, Miss Whitelock, Miss Pearson, Mrs. Loh, Mrs. Nurse, Miss Scholes, Mrs. Langtry, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Richardson, Miss Doery, Mr. Mills. Front Row: Miss Lindsay, Miss Horsman, Miss E. J. Mitchell, Miss Betts, Miss Kellaway, Miss Dahle, Mr. Wood, Miss Ball, Miss Flockart, Miss Dwyer, Miss Christensen, Miss Woolcock.

SPECIAL CHOIR RECORDED FOR THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

—C. Stuart Tompkins.

SILVER AND GREEN continued as president of the Society, and a committee of six was chosen. The first debate was held between Honour VI. and Pass VI.a, and we congratulate the latter on convincing the adjudicator that "Women in Uniform Help the War Effort." Diploma and Pass VI.b contended in the very debatable subject of "That Beauty is Better than Brains." Pass VI.b was successful. The House debates were, as usual, about more intellectual subjects. Berry defeated Fitchett on the subject, "That Prohibition of Intoxicating Liquors Should Be Introduced"; and Cato was successful against Krome in "That the Benefits of, Films Outweigh Their Evils." Berry and Cato then debated "That Unification Would be Advantageous to Australia," the former taking the affirmative, and being successful. Thus Berry was proved to be the superior House in debating matters. An amusing, if not edifying, session was enjoyed in the impromptu speeches held at the beginning of the year, and later the Inter-, mediate Forms had a competitive General Knowledge Quiz, in which V.b was. victorious. The red-letter day for the Debating Society was when we accepted an invitation to attend a round table debate at Melbourne Boys' Grammar School. Later they returned the visit. These debates revealed much talent that had hitherto been unsuspected. They were also valuable because of the variety of topics and opinions offered with great fervour, and, we hope, eloquence. The last open period debating session was an inter-Form contest. There were only two speakers in each team, consisting of girls who had hitherto escaped the ordeal of speaking in Fitchett Hall. Honour VI. and Diploma debated "That Daylight Saving is a Good Thing"; Pass VI. a and b, "That the Age of Chivalry is Dead"; and V.a and V.d against V.c and V.b put forward opinions as to whether cats are better pets than canaries. It can be seen, from the nature of the subject, that the audience might be excused if it tended to become a little hilarious. This made a very happy ending to a most enjoyable year. We offer our sincere thanks to Mrs. Coates for all the work she has done, and to Mr. Wood and others who have adjudi—N.M.J. cated.

Social Service Notes. On the completion of, our Ambulance Fund this year, a suggestion was made that the School should continue its financial effort connected with the war, but that it should be a "War Loan Bursary Fund"—to assist, after the war, in the education of soldiers' daughters, who in the ordinary way would be unable to attend a school such as M.L.C. The girls agreed that it was an excellent idea. Two hundred pounds has already been invested in the war loan from this fund. At the end' of First Term Miss Dewhurst left, so Miss Hill consented to help Miss Powell with the work of the Society. Garments and cash donations have been sent to missions and kindergartens. Garments for the Red Cross Society and the Comforts Funds already total 236, and money donations amounting to £25/5/- have been serit. £36/121was sent for the Russian sheepskins appeal. Forty camouflage nets have been made by girls of the College during the year. We thank Miss Tyler for 'her help in this direction. The War Savings Group has had £1961616 paid into it this year. We sincerely thank Mrs. Wood and the members of staff, who have given of their time to this group. An Egg Day appeal was held early in Third Term, and a total of 2296 eggs was sent to public hospitals. In conclusion, we wish to express our thanks to Miss Dahle, the president of the Society; Miss Powell and Miss Hill, and all the Form Red Cross Captains for their excellent work —E.H.B. Throughout the year.

French Club Notes.. "The spirit of France is not crushed. The spirit of St. Joan of Arc still lives, and will conquer."—Cardinal Hinsley. This year we combined with P.L.C. students for the French Club. We were very pleased to have them visit us. Melbourne Grammar School girls were unable to join because of circumstances arising from the evacuation. The club had four meetings, including a very pleasant afternoon spent at the home of Madame Crivelli. We noticed with interest Dr. Crivelli's collection of arms, which reminded us of "Tartarin de Tarascon." To amuse ourselves, we used to sing French songs and play

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games in which we hope the conversation was always in French. A collection was taken at each meeting for "La Combattante." It is all such small efforts as ours, when combined, that will help the spirit —M.H. of France to live.

Walking Club Notes. The president of the Walking Club this year is Miss Christensen, the vice-presidents Miss Guyett and Miss L. Mitchell. The secretary is Enid Brown, the treasurer Lois Thorpe, while a general committee, consisting of a representative from each of the nine senior Forms, arranges the outings. The Walking Club has had four hikes this year. The last two„ each of sixteen miles, were chaperoned by Miss Christensen and Miss L. Mitchell. The first hike was from Lilydale to Mooroolbark. As we walked along we admired the hundreds of cartwheel spiders' webs heavy with raindrops. On arriving at Bickleigh Vale, Mooroolbark, we were delighted to see the picturesque cottages set in the midst of bush scenery. Miss Fielden welcomed us, and we lit a fire in her garden and consumed sausages and chops. Miss Fielden introduced to us Miss Walling, who told us all about "highway planting." We expressed our thanks to Miss Fielden and Miss Walling, and presented Miss Fielden with a book. The second hike was from Croydon to Mount Evelyn via Mount Dandenong. We climbed up the mountain and down the other side, but before we reached here one of the girls had slipped while crossing a creek by a fallen log. She came up looking more like a fish than a hiker, but she dried herself by the fire. After lunch we walked at a steady pace back to Croydon, and just caught our train home. We wish to thank Miss Christensen and Miss L. Mitchell for "looking after us" so well on these two hikes. —L.T.

Library Notes. The library may be considered from five aspects, as Miss Christensen said in her talk at the beginning of the year. It is a place where Seniors may work during spare periods, and Boarders during the evening; the Reference

Library is of great use to those who need assistance in their home work; there is a small section for the International Relations Group; the Lending Library, with which most girls are familiar; and, lastly, there is the library vase. First and foremost, we hope the library is a place for quiet study. Sometimes it is so full that it is not so very quiet; at other times, when it is nearly empty, you can hear a pin drop. However, a great amount of work is done in the library, and we appreciate the setting apart of this quiet place for study. There are many books in the Reference Library which are regularly used by some of the Senior Forms. These would be easier to find if they were always put back in their proper places; we would also request those who upset our neat piles of magazines to be more considerate. In spite of these mild protests, we wish girls would use the Reference Library more. In the small section of the Library given over to the I.R.G. the books deal particularly with international topics. There are books about other nations in the Lending Library also. Recently some new volumes on the U.S.S.R. and the U.S.A. have been added, and have been much in demand. Books may be borrowed from the Lending Library for a fortnight—(we hope this will be a reminder to those sinners who have overdue books). This is the most popular part of the Library, as reading for pleasure is much more fun than reading as an aid to work. There is a committee of fifteen girls who register borrowed books, and Miss Christensen is on hand every lunch-time to advise would-be borrowers. We take this opportunity of thanking her for the time and attention she has given to the Library. We should also like to thank all those who have brought flowers for the Library vase— (some brought so many that another vase had to be found) —and also those boarders who did not leave the vase on the floor after "study." Flowers may or may not be an aid to work, but they certainly are lovely to look at. Miss Illingworth ,has given many of her spare periods this year to cataloguing and sorting Library books. She has been a great help, and we offer her our hearty thanks. —A.U.R.

SILVER AND GREEN House Notes. This year we have been meeting in House lines before Assembly. It seems to be the most satisfactory way of entering Fitchett Hall, besides being a means of getting to know other girls in the House. Meetings have been held at various times during the year to discuss House matters. In First Term Berry scored top points in the swimming sports, while Fitchett gained the victory in the athletic sports, which, owing to bad weather conditions, had to be held on two days. At these sports the ambulance, for which the School had worked so enthusiastically, was presented to Group-Captain Daley, of the R.A.A.F. There was the usual friendly rivalry between the Houses when the Senior Inter-House Music Contests were held at the end of Second Term, but everyone enjoyed them. The group items were of a particularly high standard. Cato was victorious in the contests—a decision with which everyone heartily agreed. It was decided that there was to be no InterHouse Flower Show this year, but an InterForm Show was held on a non-competitive basis, and was quite successful. The money raised, £9/12/7, was donated to the War Loan Bursary Fund. In conclUsion, we thank the House Mistresses. House Captains and Sports Captains for their enthusiasm and good work during the year and all those who acted as adjudicators. —E.H.B.

Boarders' Notes. "Back to Latin, back to French, Back to sitting on a hard, board bench. Back to buns as hard as bricks, Back to mischief and to tricks." On 12th February there was an influx of boarders, old and new. We were glad to know that Miss Ball was to be our Lady Superintendent, and to find that many of last year's Resident Staff were with us once more. We welcomed to their ranks Miss Buckland, Miss Garvin, Miss Kennedy, Miss Lord and Sister Stewart. After an interval of a few weeks, during which Mr. Wood and the Resident Staff had frequent consultations, the House Officers were announced. They are as follow:—Prefects, Ruth Duggleby, Doreen Lancaster and Nancy Trewhella; Wing Captains, June Bath,

Dorothy Dungey, Gwen Farrant, Honor John, Peggy Macdougall, Gwen Roberts and Margaret Robinson. "House" has conformed to Melbourne's . black-out regulations by providing , blue lights and blackened windows. However, as yet, these slight inconveniences have not served to suppress the buoyant spirits of the boarders, nor did the air raid practices, which were a feature of First Term. On Saturday, 28th March, some of the "Clyde" girls visited us. It must have been their "lucky day," for they were victorious at the baseball match in the morning, and the tennis match in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon swimming competitions were held, but this time luck was on our side. This year there has been a revival of the "House system," which was abandoned in 1940. One Saturday afternoon, during Second Term, junior and senior basket-ball matches were held between the four Houses, Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta, resulting in a victory for Delta in the senior section and Alpha in the junior section. At the beginning of Term II. we welcomed Miss Came to the Resident Staff, Miss Trowbridge having left us for a short time; alsO Nancy Madder was made a Wing Captain, Margaret Robinson having become a day girl. During the year we have had many enjoyable and informative evenings. The "old girls," and, later on in First Term, the "new girls" presented most hilarious stunt performances. Several musical and dramatic evenings were arranged, and we thank Miss Illingsworth for . her rendering of "The White Cliffs." On Saturday, 10th October, we had a very informative evening. Mr. Wood told us some interesting facts of the life of William Carey, who.: 150 years ago went to do missionary work in India, after which Miss Came told us some of her experiences in India. Birthday Night, traditional birthday of every. boarder, and highlight of the House year, was held on 2nd October, and celebrated, as usual,'. with feasting and mirth. Before going to the gaily decorated dining hall, the mistresses were . presented with bouquets, and later, after an enjoyable tea, we presented Miss Ball with a mulga wood ink stand and blotting paper pad' as a token of thanks for her help during the

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year. An enjoyable programme was provided for our guests, and supper, provided in the dining hall, ended a very happy and memorable evening. So another year has passed, and we thank all who have contributed to making it one of the very best and happiest. To the girls of 1943 we wish equal happiness and even greater success. Music Notes. "The sole end of all music should be nothing else than God's glory, and the refreshment of the spirit, whereof, if one take not heed, there can be no true music, but only din and discord."—J. S. Bach. This year, our third in the new Music School, there has been a record number of music students. This has necessitated some additions, as well as some changes, to our staff. Miss Florence McLean (violin) is acting for Miss Marjorie Prockter, who is with the A.B.C. for the duration of the war. Miss Betty Chisholm is taking Miss Joan Sampford's violin pupils, in addition to her piano work. Miss Joan Bazeley has taken over all the Musical Perception classes, in addition to her teaching of piano and singing. Miss Betty Garvin has come into the House as a resident music mistress, and is taking piano students. Miss Audrey Walklate (flute) has been acting all this year for Miss Judy Amadio, who is away on leave. Dr. Floyd and Miss Lorna Stirling were again the judges for the Annual Music Scholarships, early in First Term. Once again, we wish to thank all donors of scholarships; their continued generosity is much appreciated by staff and girls. The winners for 1942 were: Senior piano, Ercil Thompson; junior piano, Roma Lemke and Enid Rowe; singing, Pat Murray, and extra scholarship for singing, Doreen Draper and Norma Simmons; orchestral, Ercil Thompson (flute) and Margery Walklate (viola) ; an extra scholarship for clarinet, Valerie Fawcet; violin, Wendy Taylor; original composition, Judith Leask. A recital by these girls, in aid of the War Loan Bursary Fund, was held in Fitchett Hall. The Annual School Church Service took place at the end of First Term, the choir providing the musical portion of the service. Its rendering of "The Lord is My Shepherd" was

very much appreciated, both by those present and those listening in. On Sunday, 23rd August, the choir and wood-wind quartette provided the musical programme for Wesley P.S.A. We have been asked to make this an annual feature, as the performance was very much enjoyed. Earlier in the year the Boarders and some of the choir, under the direction of our Principal, and assisted by the Ministers' Choir, provided the musical programme for the Overseas Missions demonstration during Conference Week. Various members of the music staff have given most interesting lunch-hour recitals, 1.30 to 2 p.m., in aid of the War Loan Bursary Fund. The Music Hall has always been packed, and we sincerely thank all those who have given of their time and services. There were three special Jubilee Recitals, given by the girls on 23rd, 24th and 25th July, and these amply demonstrated the unusual amount of talent in the Music School. There was some original work on each programme, besides varied ensemble work, and group singing; we are now the proud possessors of a string and a wood-wind quartette. The orchestra, which is still growing, appeared on every programme, and here we take the opportunity of thanking members of staff for their help in this direction. The Madrigal and Glee singers performed with their usual ability. These recitals were splendidly attended, and helped our "War Loan Bursary Fund." This year several girls are learning to play the Hammond organ, and there are rumours of a lunch-hour recital by them. The Junior School, under Miss Anderson's able direction, gave a very enjoyable musical afternoon to their parents (and others who squeezed into the Music Hall) during Second Term. We enjoyed it quite as much as any recital by Seniors, and the performers seemed to do so, too! A party of girls regularly attends the Celebrity Orchestral Concerts, and the Free Orchestral Concerts, although the latter are fewer in number than they have been in the past. The Senior House Music Contests took place at the end of Second Term. A greater variety of musical work was submitted this year. Dr. Floyd made the usual complimentary remarks about our performers, and Cato House came first, giving the best all-round performance.

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The Middle School Contests were on 29th October, being won by Berry House. Musical items were performed for the Old Collegians on "Back to School Day," and to the Teachers' College Students when they visited us; both were appreciative of our work. We thank the Past Students' Choir for their prizes for original composition; also Miss Flockart, for giving an annual prize for a new school song. As a Special Diamond Jubilee effort, the School Council requested that the choir make some records to commemorate 1942. After two attempts, we have, we hope, been successful in recording "The Lord is My Shepherd," "Praise to the Lord," "The Tree of Peace" and "The Snow" (with violins) ; also "Sweet Nymph" and "Pipe, Shepherds, Pipe," by the Madrigal Singers. Our thanks are due to Dr. Floyd, who played the organ; Miss Anderson, the piano; and Misses Sampford, Woolcock, McLean and Chisholm, who assisted with their violins; and also the College authorities, for giving us this valuable experience—a new one in the history of M.L.C. We are now preparing for Speech Night, in which a combined Jubilee Choir will take part. Past students, whose choir has reached a hundred in number, rehearse every Monday evening in the Music Hall; it seems to be a happy meeting ground, judging by the sounds we hear on Mondays. The Madrigal singers and the orchestra, as well as the combined choir, hope to take part on the programme. All are practising hard. We take this opportunity of thanking our esteemed friend, Dr. Floyd, for his gift of a very lovely hymn setting to Laurence Housman's poem, "Father. Eternal," for our Jubilee Speech Night pro. gramme. Already we have learned to love it, and only hope we may be able to do it justice on that memorable occasion. Congratulations to the successful candidates for annual examinations in musical perception, theory, harmony, and practical work. The accompanying list shows the record number of successes. We sincerely thank all members of the Music Staff for their help and interest during this busy and unusually heavy year, and we especially wish to thank Miss Flockart, to whom our success is largely due. —M.W. and A.U.R.

Music Examination Results. Piano. Grade 1.—Honours: Margaret Rentoul. Pass: Peggy Macdougall. Grade II.—Honours: Janet Wood, Leonore Marsh, Stephanie Elliott, Joan Wright, Elaine Hurd, Shirley Hardingham, Phyllis Trewhella. Credit: Elaine Finney, Elizabeth Le Pine. Grade III.—Honours: Valerie Tidd, Yvonne Robinson, Robin Wright, Norma Simmons, Linnell Wood, Margaret Rowe. Credit: June Bath, Sheila Cantor, Enid Cadd, Marjorie Robinson, Judith Leask, Audrey Fleming, Ruth Cant, Joan Vizard, Neva Start. Pass: Joan Tennant, Mary Wilkinson. Grade IV.—Honours: Enid Rowe, Norma Buckman, Vera Trewhella, Margaret Hutton, Joan Derrick, Joan Cham. Credit: Judith Noske, Patricia Whykes, Joan Coombe, Pauline Murray. Pass: Joan Kent, Claire Manfield Audrey Moore. Grade V.—Honours: Roma Lemke, June Lavender, Judith Downing, Alison Keith, Joan Kent, Betty Brown. Credit: Janet Noske, Beverley Kiddie, Linda Napier, Merle Barclay, Marion Johnstone, Aspasia Paxinos. Grade VI.—Honours: Betty Holland, Betty Jensen, Margaret Morrison, Nina Weisberg, Noreen McLeod, Dorothy Marsh, Judith Williams, Lois Matthews, Joy McLaughlin, Nancy Dulfer, Jeanne Bisset, Linda Napier, Jill Stuchbery, Margaret Tulloh, Bridget Israel, Joan Hollings, Norma Fowles. Credit: Shirley Cosgriff, Marion Fenton, Mary Reeves. Preparatory. — Honours: Shirley Rush, Monica Wood, Margaret Mitchell, Christine Delbridge. Violin. Grade II —Honours: Wendy Taylor. Grade IV.—Pass: Flora Hall. Grade V.—Pass: Ailsa Hopper, Beverley Nicholls. Flute. Grade II.—Honours: Ercil Thomson. Grade IV.—Credit: Betty Knuckey. Clarinet. Grade IV.—Honours: Valerie Fawcett.

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Grade IL—Honours: Valerie Fawcett, Ellen Thorne, Ercil Thomson, Leonore Marsh, Janet Wood, Judith Nixon. Pass: Shirley Hardingham, Mary Richards. Grade III.—Honours: Norma Simmons, Judith Leask, Linnell Wood, Ruth Cant, Ailsa Thomson, Audrey Fleming. Credit: Joan Wright, Robin Wright, Wendy Taylor. Grade IV.—Honours: Yvonne Robinson, Joan Vizard, Elaine Hurd. Credit: Valerie Kidd, Enid Rowe, Joan Tennant, Neva Start, Mary Wilkinson. Pass: Sheila Cantor. Grade V.—Honours: Beverley Kiddie, Norma Buckman, Joan Derrick, Margaret • Rowe. Credit: Flora Hall. Grade VI.—Honours: Judith Noske, Patricia Whykes.

Coward, and have been introduced to several other authors through one-act sketches. Congratulations are due to Miss Dwyer and Miss Illingworth for the way in which the . girls acquitted themselves in their recent examinations, not a single failure being recorded. On "Back-to-School Day" Glen Tomasetti and Betty Knuckey entertained us with individual items, and a small group of girls "pointed a moral" with a Cautionary Tale. At the School Service in Auburn Methodist Church, a passage from Isaiah was repeated by Netta Jones, Pat Murray, Lois Phillips, Valerie Munsie and Diana Grice. If "All the World's a Stage," Miss Dwyer and Miss Illingworth have certainly played leading roles by ensuring that no pupil leaves the school without some knowledge of the "heights and depths and breadths and subtle. ties. in acting . . . of which the casual playgoer, even the regular playgoer, if he only sees the stage from the front, knows nothing."

Musical Perception.

Art of Speech Examinations, 1942.

Grade II.—Honours: Dorothy Dungey. Credit: Phyllis Trewhella, Joan Wright. Grade III.—Honours: Dorothy Morris, Norma Simmons, Robin Wright, Enid Cadd, June Bath. Pass: Audrey Moore. Grade IV.—Honours: Marjorie Robinson, Blair Galbraith, Linda Napier, Pat Nicholson, Margaret Williams. Credit: Betty Knuckey, Roma Figgins, Rita Rosenburg. Pass: Margaret Hutton, June Murdoch.

Grade II.—Credit (Theory) : Hilda Latimer. Pass (Practice): Hilda Latimer.

Grade IV.—Honours: Patricia Murray. Theory and Harmony.

Art of Speech Notes. This year, although war conditions prevented a public performance, the activities of the Dramatic Society have not only continued, but increased. A growing clamour in the Junior and Middle Schools has led to the formation of a Junior Dramatic Class, which, we are assured, is far better than the Senior one. (We can hardly believe this!) The imaginations of the dramatic class have been led by Miss Dwyer along previously unfrequented paths, miming, characterisation, with our dear friends A and B well in the foreground, and various aspects of deportment having formed a large part of the work. We have also dealt with plays by Barrie and Noel

Grade III.—Credit: Betty Knuckey. Grade IV.—Pass: Margaret Bailey. Grade V.—Credit: Patience Cornall. Grade VI.—Pass: Mary Bryce, Isobel McCraw. First Aid. During the year, at the suggestion of the Staff, groups were formed among the Senior girls with the object of gaining practical experience in first aid and bandaging. It was felt that this was one way in which we could render service in case of emergency. Some of us were rather taken aback at the tasks which we might be called upon to do, but we have pleasant recollections of bandaging practised on our friends. We realise the importance of such training, and feel that after the guidance and instruction we have received we are more fitted to serve should the need arise. We are, therefore, much indebted to those members of staff who have given of their time and talent to assist us in this way, and we thank them sincerely. —R.G.

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Athletic Notes. This year the Athletic Sports were held on 5th May. The House Sports Captains and the members of the four Houses co-operated excellently, the result being the outstanding success of Sports Day in spite of rain later in the afternoon, which caused the latter half of the sports programme to be postponed till the following Monday, 11th May. We were thrilled when our M.L.C. athletic teams, Junior and Senior, defeated the visiting schools in the Inter-School Flag Races. Fitchett was the victorious House, with 107 points, closely followed by Krome, with 105 points; Berry, 744 points; and Cato, 571 points. The detailed results were:Senior Obstacle Race-1, June Austin (F.); 2, M. Stolz (F.); 3, B. Wicks (B). Intermediate Obstacle Race-1, J. Pollard (B.); 2, B. McLaughlin (K.); 3, M. Lenne (C.). Junior Crawling Race-1, B. Gardiner (C.); 2, E. Boast (B.); 3, M. McCutcheon (K.). Senior Egg and Spoon Race-1, M. Rentoul (B.) ; 2, F. Parkin (C.) ; 3, B. Terrell (K.). Intermediate Egg and Spoon Race-1, B. Matthews (B.); 2, P. Holt (B.); 3, E. Pearson (K.). Junior Egg and Spoon Race-1, M. Bain (K..); 2, E. Findlay (F.); 3, J. Scarfe (K.). Senior Flat Race-1, D. G. Lancaster (F.); 2, A. Fleming (C.); 3, J. Cook (K.). Intermediate Flat Race-1, D. Punton (F.); 2, N. Schollenberger (K.); 3, J. Moodie (B.). Junior Flat Race-1, M. Todner (B.); 2, M. Thomas (F.); 3, J. Siddons (B.). Senior Potato Race-1, R. Walker (C.); 2, L. Thorpe (F.); 3, M. Hore (C.). Intermediate Potato Race-1, D. Punton (F.); 2, P. Apperly (B.); 3, L. Grant (F.).

Junior Potato Race-1, M. Sutton (K.); 2, L. Barrett (C.); 3, B. Dawson (F.). Junior Baseball Throwing-1, J. Dugmore (K.); 2, M. Barnes (B.); 3, L. Malone (F.). N. Intermediate Baseball Throwing-1, Schollenberger (K.); 2, J. Campbell (F.); 3, G. Jeffryes (B.). Senior Baseball Throwing-1, R. Walker (C.); 2, D. Lancaster (F.); 3, M. Hiscox (B.). Senior Diamond Throwing-1, Berry; 2, Fitchett; 3, Cato. Junior Sack Race-1, M. Reeves (F.); 2, J. Smith (K.); 3, M. Bain (K.). Intermediate Sack Race-1, D. Punton (F.); 2, B. Kiddie (F.); 3, M. Stewart (C.). Senior Sack Race-1, L. Thorpe (F.); 2, E. Thomson (K.); 3, B. Smith (F.). Junior Tunnel Ball-1, Fitchett; 2, Berry; 3, Krome. Intermediate Passball-1, Berry; 2, Cato; 3, Fitchett. Senior Hockey Dribbling Relay-1, Fitchett; 2, Berry; 3, Krome. Junior Flat Race-1, L. Barrett (C.); 2, F. Leach (K.); 3, B. Nicholls (B.). Intermediate Flat Race-1, J. Stuchbery (K.); 2, J. Hiscock (F.); 3, P. Apperley (B). Senior Flat Race-1, A. Fleming (C.); 2, D. Batchelor (K.); 3, H. Heath (F.). Junior Flat Race-1,, M. Bryce (K.); 2, J. Smith (K.) ; 3, V. Scott (F.). Senior Corner Spry-1, Krome; 2, Cato; 3, Fitchett. Senior Inter-School Flag Race-1, M.L.C.; 2, Tintern; 3, Ruyton. Junior Inter-School Flag Race-1, M.L.C.; 2, Tintern; 3, Ruyton. Intermediate Zigzag and Bounce-1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry. Senior Inter-House Flag Race, "B"-1, Krome; 2, Berry; 3, Cato. Senior Inter-House Flag Race, "A"-1, Fitchett; 2, Cato; 3, Krome. Intermediate Inter-House Flag Race-1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Cato. Junior Inter-House Flag Race-1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry. House v. School-1,. School; 2, House. The Athletic teams for 1942 consisted ofD. G. Lancaster (captain), A. Fleming, J.

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Cook, W. Fisher, G. Roberts, J. Harris, D. Punton and J. Heley, Seniors; and N. Edmunds (captain), J. Moodie, D. Batchelor, J. Hiscock, J. Stuchbery, B. Black, Y. Robinson, N. Schollenberger, Juniors. In conclusion, we wish to thank Miss Blaxland and Miss Perkins for their capable organisation on Sports Day, and Miss Perkins for her very helpful advice and coaching hints and her interest in both Junior and Senior teams. —D.G.L. Baseball Notes. There were seven vacancies in the baseball team at the beginning of the year, but these positions were soon filled by enthusiastic players. The players finally chosen were: D. Purvis (pitcher), G. Farrant (catcher), N. Edmunds (1st base), M. Hiscox (2nd base) (vice-captain), N. Jones (3rd base), R. Walker (short stop) (captain), D. Lancaster (left outfield), G. McConchie (centre out-field) , N. Edmunds (right out-field) ; M. Day (emergency). Unfortunately, The Hermitage were unable to compete at first, but in the first round our team had very close matches with both P.L.C. and M.C.E.G.G.S. The results were:— First Round—M.C.E.G.G.S. defeated M.L.C., 9-5 runs; P.L.C. defeated M.L.C., 10-5 runs. Second Round — M.C.E.G.G.S. defeated M.L.C., 19-2 runs; P.L.C. defeated M.L.C., 23-22 runs; M.L.C. defeated The Hermitage, 18-5 runs. This is a very young and inexperienced team, but our thanks are due to Miss Perkins for her strenuous coaching, so that by the end of the season all members had greatly • improved. Basket-ball Notes. "Rushing toward the goal post On a frosty day, Who would not be happy When the game we play; Tennis has its pleasures 'Neath the summer skies, Basket-ball in winter Lifts our spirits high." Thus an enthusiastic response was given this year to the call to the colours. About thirty eager girls attended, only two of whom were

members of last year's team, Vera McGillivray and Gwen Farrant. Our leader, Miss Perkins, had the greatest difficulty in choosing the final team, and after many a long and weary practice the following girls were chosen:—G. Farrant (goal-thrower and captain), M. Hiscox (attack), B. Rogers (attack wing), Bev. Rogers (centre), J. Lee (defence wing), V. McGillivray (defence and vice-captain), B. Langford (goal defence). G. Rose and D. Turner also played in some matches during the season. The team excelled itself this year, losing only one out of eleven matches, and as a result every member was awarded the colours. This season there was also an enthusiastic attendance at Junior and Second Senior practices. These teams likewise had a very successful team, and many members show great promise for the future, thus giving us high hopes for next year's team. We must thank Miss Perkins for her untiring service throughout the season; the results are a tribute to her splendid work. —G.E.F. Hockey Notes. There were four old members back from last year's first eleven, and this year's team was finally decided upon as follows:—Betty McCaghern (G.), Anne Rigby (captain) (L.B.), Faye Dunstan (R.B.), Nancy Madder (L.H.), Nancy Edmunds (C.H.), Laurie Miles (R.H.), Doreen Lancaster (L.W.), Joan Whiteside (L.I.), Margaret Robinson (C.F.), Margery Walklate (vicecaptain) (R.I.), Mary Stolz (R.W.). We played eight matches, winning two, losing five, and drawing one. We had some very enjoyable games, and were sorry when the hockey season came to an end. Congratulations to the three half-backs, who were awarded their colours— Nancy Madder, Nancy Edmunds and Laurie Miles. The second eleven played five matches, winning three and losing two. The captain was Meryl Perry, and the team played enthusiastically. The Junior team lost both their matches. However, thanks to Miss Lord, many of the Middle School have taken up hockey this year and have become keen players. There have been some inter-Form matches, and also House matches, which were won by Fitchett, with Cato and Krome second, and Berry fourth.

SILVER AND GREEN We sincerely thank Miss Lord for her coaching and encouragement, and for the way in which she has aroused enthusiasm for hockey among the lower Forms in the School. This should prove valuable in the future. —A.U.R. Tennis Notes. With very few exceptions, we had almost entirely new teams in the School this year. The tennis team was no exception, as only two members returned, leaving six positions vacant. The team eventually chosen was: R. Walker (captain), M. Thomas (vice-captain), W. Comport, P. Carter,, D. Purvis, R. Twyford, A. Isaacs, M. Warland, B. Smith (emergency). We had very interesting matches with P.L.C. and M.C.E.G.G.S. on Saturday mornings during the Second Term. The results were:1st Round—M.L.C. defeated P.L.C., 2 rubbers 6 sets 52 games, to 2-5-55; M.C.E.G.G.S. defeated M.L.C., 2-6-41 to 3-4-39. 2nd Round —P.L.C. defeated M.L.C., 3-6-46 to 1-3-39; M.C.E.G.G.S. defeated M.L.C., 2-5-45 to 2-5-44 Mr. O'Hara Wood helped us considerably with his coaching, and our thanks are due to him. We thank Miss Blaxland very sincerely for her work. She has been always ready to help us, and, on behalf of the team, I should —R.W. like to express our gratitude. Swimming Notes. "Tho' our swimmers be last to the bar, " Tho' another school beat us by far House Swimming Sports were held in our own pool on Thursday, 6th March, and resulted in a win for Berry, closely followed by Fitchett, Cato and Krome. These sports were for straight races and diving. This year, owing to so many of the girls' schools having left Melbourne, the Headmistresses' Association decided to cancel the Combined Swimming Sports for 1942. On Friday, 6th November, our Third Term Swimming Sports were held, and were composed of fancy and team races. This year the under-water swimming was of outstanding interest, and made each spectator hold her breath, as well as the poor competitor. Keen interest has again been shown in the Life-saving Group. At the annual meeting of

the Royal Life Saving Society (Victoria Branch), held in the board room, V.C.A. Building, Melbourne, on Monday, 29th June, it was the privilege of several of the Life Saving Group to be present. A great insight was gained into the work of the Society, and the following morning in Assembly Miss Blaxland addressed the School, and gave to those unable to attend the R.L.S.S. meeting the story of the work that is being done by the R.L.S.S. One of the outstanding points of interest was the life-savers who went overseas with the A.I.F. and R.A.A.F., and rescued so many of our men at Greece and Crete, thus saving hundreds of valuable lives. The most important event of the evening, for us, was the receiving by M.L.C. of the Wilma Yarborough Lewis Excellence Cup, which we gained for topping the list of ladies' clubs in the premiership award record. M.L.C. came fifth on a long list of 121 schools and clubs, and we gained 609 points, which was a highly commendable effort. In life-saving examinations held during the year, all candidates were successful. There is also a long list of candidates to be presented for future examination. Awards already gained are as follow:—Ten candidates gained on Elementary Certificate, eight candidates gained an Intermediate Certificate, thirteen candidates gained a Bronze Medallion, six candidates gained a Bar to their Bronze Medallion, two candidates gained their Silver Medallion, one candidate gained her Bar to the Silver Medallion, 24 candidates gained Resuscitation Certificates, and one candidate gained a 1st Class Instructor's Certificate. The following candidates are to be presented for examination:22 candidates for the Bronze Medallion, eight candidates for the Bronze Bar, six candidates for the Silver Medallion, one candidate for the Bar to this award, three candidates for 1st Class Instructor's Certificates, and one candidate for the water work of the Diploma Certificate. Many thanks are due to Mr. Charrett, of the R.L.S.S., who has given us of his time so generously. In conclusion, we want to thank Miss Blaxland for her interest both in the Swimming Team and Life Saving Group, and for her —D.G.L. very capable organisation.

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Form Notes Honour VI. On 12th February, 1942, the curtain rose on the first act of yet another drama in the long series which has been staged by Honour VI. The scene was Room 3; New Block. The caste contained 27 members, with Miss Lindsay as our very able director and stage manager. The leading lady was Robbie Walker, her chief associates being Doreen Lancaster, director of sporting activities, and Enid Brown, the tax-gatherer, an arduous and thankless role. The next characters to make their appearance were Pat Murray, as winner of the singing scholarship, and Margery Walklate, winner of an orchestral scholarship. Unfortunately, Margery soon afterwards developed appendicitis, and had to retire from the stage for several weeks. Other notable personalities of Act I. were our representatives in the Baseball team, Robbie Walker, Doreen Lancaster, Netta Jones, Gwen Farrant, and Marion Hiscox. Having spent much time in studying "Hamlet," we decided to follow Shakespeare's example and introduce a play into our play. Accord. ingly, at the end of March we produced a dramatic performance to test the desire of the School to contribute towards the Ambulance Fund. We raised nearly £3. During May the curtain fell for a two weeks' interval, to rise again on a colder and grayer scene, which necessitated more vigorous action. Members of our winter sports teams now came into the limelight, Robbie and Winsome in the tennis, Gwen and Marion in the basket. ball, and Anne, Marge and Doreen in the hockey. All acquitted themselves very well, the members of the tennis and basket-ball teams receiving their colours. The caste was also well represented in the annual Musical Recitals in July. Anne, Doreen, Pat, Margaret and Marge gave very good performances in individual items, and many others appeared in the groups. In September another two weeks' interval brought us to the beginning of Act III., at which all began to work doubly hard to make the drama a grand success. Our baseball stars returned to prominence, and our musical members again distinguished themselves, Pat, Judy and Margaret all obtaining excellent exam.

results. Unfortunately, Frances repeated Marge's First Term feat, but we are now very pleased to hear that she is progressing well, and will be able to sit for some of her exams. In October the whole caste turned out to make our first "Form Flower Show" a great success. We are now rapidly approaching the grand climax, which, in a most unshakespearian manner, occurs at the end of the action. We are working and hoping to make this truly worthy of our players, and a fitting conclusion to our happy year. We hope that next year's actors in Honour VI. drama will produce just as good a play and enjoy it just as much as we have.

Pass VI.a. Of Pass VI.a, our Form, we write, It does its best with all its might, And we are known as a fine class, Far better than the other Pass. The mistress of our peaceful Form Is always bright, her heart is warm. Our mistress is Miss Kellaway, She helps us all in every way. Our Form Captain is Janet Wood, At music she's especially good; And S. M. Elliott (known as Smell), No vice-Form Captain can excel. We all know Honor John, of course, She takes our money in full force, And Lois Thorpe, her helper, too, Lends her right hand to all we do. Val. Fawcett is our sporting head, By her we have been ably led In sport, and also Laurie Miles, Who aims at keeping us in files. A photo. show we had last Term, Of staff and girls. It was our turn To help the funds of M.L.C., And try and set our country free. A debate we had with Pass VI.b Upon the "Death of Chivalry." Result—a win for Pass VI.a, Who won the laurels for the day.

SILVER AND GREEN Last Term we had, with Pass VI.b, A basket-ball and hockey match—three* To one was our fine score, But in basket-ball VI.b got more. So now we'll live in hopes; once more Exams. are knocking at the door. Perhaps next year we'll chance to rise To Honour VI., so near the skies! *Poet's licence; "two" does not rhyme. Pass VI.b.

C—Comments on Activities. 1. Despite a few defeats, Pass VI.b is still hard-working. 2. The domestic affairs had both social and economic advantages. The proceeds were donated to the War Loan Bursary Fund. General Comment— As 1942 has proved both happy and busy, we hope that the results will be successful. Good luck, everyone!

Topic I.—Conditions in Pass VI.b in 1942.

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A—Political and Constitutional1. The Form is governed by a president, Miss Betts. 2. An executive assists her— a General matters—Marjorie Thomas, Beth McAlister. b Sport—Judy Lee, Betty Rogers. c Red Cross—Jean Willis, Elaine Murdoch.

On 11th February in this year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-two, you might have seen 34 happy schoolgirls taking their first steps along the road which leads to a successful business career. At the fore, to guide us, Miss Dawe and Miss Twyford, armed respectively with Pitman's Shorthand and Pitman's Typing Manuals. At the rear, Mr. Mills, with "Junior" under one arm and "Muirden" under the other. During the months that followed we were instructed in the use of these latter, so that now we can open accounts and take out balances with a speed that would surprise one who did not know how hard we work in Diploma A. (This in spite of musical (?) distractions from Fitchett Hall and the music rooms.)

B Social1. The Form consists of hard-working, ambitious and taciturn members. 2. Education is fostered by the presence of a Form Library. C—Economic— The Form's resources are drained by the Red Cross members of the executive. Topic II.—Activities of Pass VI.b in 1942. A—Foreign Policy1. Debates— a In the debate with Diploma, Pass VI.b failed to prove that "Beauty is Better than Brains." b In the debate with Pass VI.a Pass VI.b failed to prove that "The Age of Chivalry is Dead." 2. Sport— a In hockey Pass VI.b defeated Pass VI.a. b In basket-ball Pass VI.a defeated Pass VI.b. B—Domestic Affairs1. Pass VI.b held a Form play. 2. The Form took part in a Mannequin Parade. 3. The Form had a party.

We have had our Form Captains—Peggy McDougall, to keep us in order, with Margaret Robinson as Sports Captain. The yeai started with Moya Seymour as Red Cross Cap. tain, but evidently the effort of collecting . twopence per week from every girl was too much for her, and she has left us, to be replaced by. Lorna Jay, who is, so far, bearing up well under the strain. This year we are working for the Collingwood Mission, and in First Term we went to see the children, and spent a most enjoyable morning. Our war work has taken the form of several efforts, namely, a picture night, a Gilbert and Sullivan matinee, and a Form party, all of which were most enjoyable, and produced very satisfactory results. We also volunteered to help with the tennis courts, and may be seen any lunch-.. hour industriously "bagging" and sweeping. During the year two more of our girls—Nance Madder and Betty Langford—have gained

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green blazers, and from time to time a representative of the Postal Department has come to help us understand the inside workings of the G.P.O. We were sorry to say good-bye to Miss Twyford at the end of Second Term, and pleased to welcome Mrs. Rush in her place. And now, before we go our different ways into this business world for which we have been preparing, we should like to say how glad we are to have had Miss Dawe for Form Mistress, and to wish next year's Diploma A as happy and successful a year as we have had.

Diploma B. Once again we approach the end of our School year, a year which has shown just how well the girls have been able to adapt themselves to the conditions of war work, both in regard to raising money for patriotic and charitable appeals and carrying on their studies at the same time. Despite the fact that many of our girls have left during the year to take up positions in the business world, we have been able to make a success of all our varied efforts, a fact of which we can be justly proud.

the steps lest they should disturb the classes which are working so earnestly at that time of the day. Lexie McDonnell has ably assisted Pam in her task. During First Term some of our girls cooperated with other Intermediates to produce the comedy, "Fat King Melon"; the proceeds were for the Ambulance Fund. Sweets were sold, and it was quite a successful afternoon. During Second Term we held a "Garden Sale." which was so successful we decided to hold another one this term. The proceeds of the two were for the War Loan Bursary Fund. On Friday, 16th October, every girl in the Form invited a friend from another Form to a party, which was held in the gym. after school. There were games on the lawn, with tea to follow. Everyone went home tired, but happy. Altogether we have had a very enjoyable year at work and play, and we hope that all other Forms have had as happy a time.

In particular, the party held on 27th June was such a huge success that even now it holds first place in the Form gossip. We were quite disappointed that our Form Master, Mr. Mills, could not join with us in such a happy evening. Our Business Course drawing to a close, we shall soon leave our schooldays behind us, but there is not one of us who will ever forget the happy days she had at M.L.C.

V.a. With Miss Christensen as Form Mistress, Barbara Smith as Captain, and Rosemary Apperly as Vice-Captain, V.a has spent a happy and, we hope, profitable year. Every morning Betty Stahl has brough‘ round the self-denial tin, shaking it vigorously, and pleading for contributions, which have been cheerfully given. She has also begged us to keep knitting comforts for soldiers and clothes for the Children's Home. Valerie East, as her assistant, has given valuable help.. Every Monday, at 2.40 p.m., Pam Burr has led the class down to gym., all creeping down

—Leaving, Elsternwick.

V.b. Each V.b girl in this busy term Has the resolution fixed and firm, To get "four highers," "two lowers" or more. So that Inter. days will be put behind For at least our thirty-four.

SILVER AND GREEN Our unbeatable Form Mistress (I speak of Mrs. Nurse) Learning to her students does capably disburse; We've a first class Form Captain, Betty Ann, And our green-blazered Sports Captain, athletic Nan.; A ruthless Red Cross Captain, Joan, Who demands our cash for the Cheltenham Home; And Betty's first mate, capable Phyl, Who'll "take over the reins" with right good will.

Second Term found us back at work under the direction of Squadron-Leader Hughes, who very efficiently took command for the rest of the year. During the term we held a picture night at Malvern, and raised £4/10/- approx. for the War Loan Bursary Fund. At the beginning of Third Term the V.c gardeners held a concert, and raised £2/10/-. At present the Form is raising money for the "Sheepskins for Russia" Appeal. We hope that all will be successful in their exams., and have a happy holiday.

V.d. For many things we've worked this year, But still our brains remain quite clear (?). We collected halfpennies to put in our tin, To keep a halfpenny was the blackest sin. We held a "Wog Night" at Betty's, and then A picture night at the home of Gwen. On a memorable hike we took Mrs. Nurse; The weather was bad, but it could have been worse. Then music exams., which were held for a session, Upset for a little the peaceful progression Of such subjects as maths., But now some of these girls, yes, even most Have one Inter. "higher," of which they can boast. • And the rest of us hope that our conscientious work (?) Will ensure that no terrors in yellow papers lurk.

V.c. Squadron. V.c Squadron started the year well under the guidance of Squadron-Leader Dewhurst. FlightSergeant J. Bottomer has ably carried out her duties all the year with the assistance of Pilot Officer Jean McConchie. Red Cross work Officer Pilot has been supervised by Pilot Husband. Joan and E. Sloane Officer Walklate has her men well drilled, and very efficiently marches them to physical jerks. During First Term the V.c garden was established, and supervised by Pilot Officer Walklate. It was with great regret that we• said good-bye to Squadron-Leader Dewhurst at the end of first term, but we were glad that she was able to arrange a Form Hike before she went. •

There are 28 very happy girls in Form V.d, led by Miss Guyett and our three Form officers. They are Maisie Glasgow, Form Captain; Shirley Cole, Red Cross Captain; Dorothy Purvis, Sports Captain. This year our Red Cross effort was for the Cheltenham Babies' Home and the Comforts Fund. We would have liked to visit the Home, but, owing to the war, it was impossible, so we sent them money. For the Ambulance fund Mrs. Gibbon kindly gave a party at her home. We thank her very much. It was very enjoyable, and the proceeds amounted to £4. This term we each give threepence self-denial weekly for the War Loan Bursary Fund. Last Term for the Methodist Babies' Home we sold pansies, and received quite a good response. For the Sheepskin Appeal we gave £1151-. Two of our members received bars to their Bronze Medallions, and we congratulate Dorothy Purvis on receiving her colours for tennis. When there was fear of air raids, we were advised to bring coats or rugs to leave in the cupboard in case of emergency. One bright member brought a tin of biscuits to munch during raids, but rats (?) beat the air raid. We are almost face to face with our exams after a very busy year. We wish every member of the School the best of luck.

Home Science. This year has been very successful. in every way, and it is mainly due to our Form Mistress, Miss Horlock, and our Form officers, that everything has been so well organised and so pleasant. Our main effort for the Red Cross was tennis tournament at the beginning of Third

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Term, and this, with the proceeds from stalls, raised E5/107-. We have also collected several small sums by our self-denial effort. Our knitting and sewing for Red Cross and the South Melbourne Mission have been supervised by our earnest Red Cross Captain and Vice-captain. In Dress Art we have learned to design and cut as well as to make a great variety of dresses, coats, costumes and lingerie, which will be shown on Parents' Day. Much of our time has been spent in the craft room making handbags, gloves, d'oyleys, tray cloths, in weaving scarves and belts, and in bookbinding. In Second Term two groups from the Form went to the Museum—one to see relics of ancient Egypt and Greece, and the other to study pottery. Mrs. Baker took us to see the Austerity Cooking Demonstration in the Melbourne Town Hall, and it proved to be of great interest. Lower V.a. We took off from the "Bay of Nineteenforty-two" on the 11th February in our Flying Boat, the "Elvie A.," bound for "Secondterm." Miss Horsman is our Captain, Norma Simmons our second-in-command; Betty Matthews our Third Pilot, Denise Turner our Physical Instructor, Beverley Kiddie our Ship's Doctor, Anne Hattam our Medical Orderly, and the crew the merry band of girls of the "Elvie A.," not forgetting the mascots, "Oscar" and "'Orate," the leaf -eating caterpillars. Our first spell was on 1st April, when we landed for a short but well-earned rest after six weeks of hard bombings at English, German, French and other targets. Again, after some more hard work, we landed at "Secondterm," where we stayed for two weeks, then took off again bound for "Thirdterm." The first bomb we dropped was one weighing £63, and that disposed of, with the help of the other crews of the "Elvies," at the Fair. However, our good fortune did not last, for we had to make a forced landing at Epworth Hospital when our second-in-command swallowed something which she could not digest. But we took off again the next day under the command of our third pilot. We returned after three or four weeks of successful work to pick tip our second-in-command again.

But then we met with misfortune flying over Germany, where we caught some horrible germ which made us come out in swastikas—German measles. We passed our training exams., and worked very hard in general when we came down with a bump on "Thirdterm." We started out again, this time bound for "Nineteen -f orty-three." We did a good job when we flew over Royal Melbourne Hospital and deposited 250 eggs there. Our picnic was a great success, stopping for the day at Beagley's Bridge. We managed to cook chops, sausages and potatoes for lunch. After this we splashed about in the creek, filled our water bottles, then proceeded on our way. Unfortunately, some got lost, and our Captain had to organise a search party for them. Then, to end the day, some of the crew missed the plane. Well, we are still flying at top speed, and our hope is that we shall avoid a crash in the place called "Exams." L.V.b. First Term.—With Mrs. Coates as Captain and Lois Hughes as second in command, we started out upon our voyage in the year 1942. Everything went smoothly and uneventfully, nothing particular happening till the swimming carnival. This was held on the 17th March, the programme being arranged by Lois. Some of the mistresses, including our Captain, took part in the fun, and as well as this attraction there were many novelty races, etc. After this we again settled down to "do the work that's nearest," and so we arrived at port, nothing having happened to alter our course. Second Term.—Once more, under the command of our gallant Captain, we set forth in our ship to learn more of the high seas. On our way we picked up a "shipwrecked mariner," making our number 31. A week later the Fair, held for the War Loan Bursary Fund, came off, all Sub-Inters. pulling their oars hard. Midterm holiday passed, two more ship-wrecked mariners were picked up, and, believe it or not, we were again in port. Third Term.---Only two events have occurred this Term so far. The picking up of another ship-wrecked mariner, and (something which

SILVER AND GREEN all Forms were glad to hear), the fixing of the School Baths. We are now looking forward to exams. and the holidays. L.V.c. The thirty girls of Lower V.c have spent a very happy year in their draughty Form room under the guidance of Miss Mitchell, with Anabel Campbell and Nanette Smale to help her. With Dawn Punton and Robin Wright to lead us, we have enjoyed our sport and swimming very much. Our Red Cross captains, Mavis Lenne and Joan McCallum, have urged us to knit for our fighting men. During Second Term we joined with the other sub-intermediate Forms, and, with the help of their Form Mistresses, arranged a Fair, in which we raised £63 for the War Loan Bursary Fund. Nearing the end of Second Term, we had an epidemic of measles, which made a number of our girls feel very spotty. We have our own Form Library, which now contains 75 books. Our Form room overlooks the sports oval, and it is always decorated with beautiful flowers, much to the delight of our French Mistress. We have several girls representing us in the basket-ball and baseball teams. We all hope the future Lower V.c girls will have as happy a year as we have had. L.V.d. The first important event for us was the Curio Show, which was a great success. Soon after this we received the sad news that we had to move to another Form room. One dull, grey morning in April our Form was to be seen carrying great armfuls of books towards the Home Science Building, where our slew Form room is. During Second Term the four Sub-Intermediate Forms held a Fair. This was a great success, and L.V.d took great interest in their part of the proceedings. Later on in the term Miss Kerr took us tD see some Javanese refugees. Seeing these people and the cramped conditions under which they lived made us feel that we must do something to make the children's Christmas a happy one.

Throughout the year we have had several talks—by Miss Kerr, about Korea; by Rev. R. L. McDonald on me .caciac .thianus; and Miss Came about India. They were all very interesting, and we are grateful to the speakers. We have all had a happy and successful year with our Form Mistress, Miss Kerr, to whom we give our thanks. IV.a. With Miss Trowbridge as the worthy Driver, Estelle Nicholls as the Guard, and Inspector (Red Cross Captain) Betty Brown, and Sports Captain Joyce Hiscock, the people of IV.a journeyed across country in the IV.a Express. In First Term they held a fancy dress party in aid of the Ambulance Fund. Just before the First station was reached, a Museum Day was held in Science period. Then they pulled in at the First station (First Term holidays). The uneventful journey through Second Term landed them at the next station (Second Term holidays). They set off on the third stage of their journey with firm resolutions to work hard. A group of girls sold tadpoles and frogs. This sale proved to be very popular, and £1 was raised. Some girls on board the Express expect to take part in a play, also in aid of the War Loan Bursary Fund. And our worthy Driver has promised to take them for a picnic. So by the time they pull into the next station the girls of IV.a will have had quite an enjoyable journey. IV.b. Squadron-Leader Powell, C.O. of IV.b Squadron, commanded Flight Lieutenant Wilson (Form Captain) to summon all officers (Form Officers) to her office, where she asked them to give the money they had collected, by Self-denial, for the ambulance, whereupon the officers proudly produced £2. Pilot Officer Withers (Red Cross Captain) produced £7/6/-, which she had been given by Pilots 'Maughan and Field, who had raised the money during their week-end leave. Physical Instructor Rogers (Sports Captain) decided to challenge a neighbouring squadron (IV.a) to some matches during the next few

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weeks, and they readily agreed, so we had enjoyable times watching exciting matches. Owing to an epidemic of measles, all the squadron was given leave (term holidays). When that had expired, everyone was quite well and fit for more work. Then one day the C.O. suggested that they should have a Picture Afternoon in aid of the War Loan Bursary Fund. So everyone started making preparations, and they were richly rewarded, the proceeds amounting to £3. Everyone is working hard for final examinations, so that the Squadron can move on to the next training school. IV.c. First Term we arrived at School wondering who our Form Mistress would be. She was Miss Hotchin. We were extremely lucky also to have Miss Kerr, a former missionary in Korea, to teach us Scripture and geography. About three weeks after the commencement of the year we had our election of Form officers, electing as Form Captain, Sports. Captain and Red Cross Captain respectively, Felice Grice, Joan Campbell and Anne Fraser. During Second Term we attended some lantern lectures on Japan given by Miss Mitchell and Miss Kerr, the latter explaining the pictures. This year we have been working for the Cheltenham Homes, and have also done some knitting for the Red Cross. A Mystery Stall, which we held during First Term, in aid of the Ambulance Fund, was most successful. On our table we have a money box where we put money for the different funds. In Third Term Miss Mitchell showed some pictures of New Guinea and Australian timbers; we enjoyed them very much. In a few weeks we shall be having our examinations. After that, we shall look forward to our Christmas holidays to end a busy year.

L.IV.a. Under the guidance of our Form Mistress, we have had a very happy year. Only eight old girls from last year entered this Form, with twenty new ones. One of our members had interesting experiences when she escaped from Malaya. We are not a model class, but give a certain amount of satisfaction to our mistresses.

Our Form officers are:--Form Captain, Judy Pihl; Sports Captain, Barbara Stanford; Red Cross Captain, Joy Etherington. Our Red Cross funds have mounted from pennies to shillings, and from shillings to pounds. We had a very enjoyable time at our Form picnic at Fern Tree Gully, and, apart from a few minor mishaps, we had good fun. We heartily thank Miss Mitchell for taking us.

Lower IV.b. What a merry Form are we! We're as happy as can be; At sport and gym. we all excel. Sometimes at school work as well— The girls of Lower IV.b. We are L.IV.b, the "hard-working Form," as any mistress will immediately inform you. Miss Hill has the doubtful honour of being our Form Mistress. Lois Matthews is our Form Captain, Margaret Bain leads us on the sports field, , and Noelle Daley painstakingly collects our pennies. For craft work this year we have made baskets, trays and glass holders, and for sewing we have made babies' frocks and jackets. We have had several functions for the Red Cross and Comforts Fund. Under the guidance of the mistresses, we have so far had a very happy year, and we are now looking forward, with great apprehension, to the examinations.

Lower IV.c. At the beginning of the year we boarded our good plane, the "Blue Bird of Learning," with Mrs. Loh as our pilot and Beverley Nicholls her co-pilot. During our first course we worked hard, and brought in quite large sums for our Self-Denial Fund. We also did an amount of knitting for the soldiers and sailors who represent us in the services. While in our second course we held a Sweets. Day, selling our goods (made by us or others of our clan) to passengers around us. We raised by the effort £2. And now, as we near the close of our third course, we hope to do well in our exams. at the end of the year, and so be promoted to higher rank the following year. Who knows? We may earn our commission before we leave.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. PREFECTS, HAWTHORN. Back Row: Doreen Lancaster, Diana England, Rae Greenwood. Middle Row: Netta Jones, Valerie Sherriff, Mar-on Hiscox, Ruth Duggleby. Front Row: Anne Rigby, Nancy Trewhella, Margery Walklate, Robbie Walker (Senior Prefect), Marjorie Thomas, Enid Brown, Lois Semmens. Absent: Frances Parkin.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. HOUSE PREFECTS AND WING CAPTAINS, HAWTHORN. Standing: Gwen Roberts, June Bath, Nancy Trewhella, Peggy McDougall, Nancy Madder, Margaret Robinson. Sitting: Honor John, Gwen Farrant, Ruth Duggleby, Doreen Lancaster, Dorothy Dungey.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. BASEBALL TEAM, HAWTHORN. Nanette Edmunds, Purvis, Dorothy Edmunds, Nancy Jones, Marion Hiscox, Gwyn McConchie, Netta Robbie Walker (capt.), Doreen Lancaster, Gwen Farrant.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. TENNIS TEAM, HAWTHORN. Phyllis Carter, Margaret Warland, Dorothy Purvis, Audrey Isaacs, Winsome Comport, Robbie Walker (capt.), Marjorie Thomas (vice-capt.), Roma Twyford.

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The last term is quickly passing away, and we have had a happy and successful year, with Miss Buckland as Form Mistress, Dorothy Marsh Form Captain, June McLean as Red Cross Captain, and Marion Johnstone as Sports Captain. During the year a pleasant afternoon was spent visiting the Museum. We also had a successful bazaar in the Quad. at lunch-time, the proceeds going to the War Loan Bursary Fund. We hope the III.b girls of 1943 will have as happy a year as we have experienced. Lower HI. Form Captain, Mary Reeves; Vice Form Captain, Joan Rush; Sports Captain, Norma Fowles; Vice Sports Captain, Pam Hendy. We, the girls of Lower III., number 3227 day girls and five boarders. The class is

divided into three groups, the Air Force, the Navy, and the Army. Each group keeps its part of the shelf gay with flowers. If we have our work correct we can add a point, but if we talk we get a cross, and three crosses mean a detention, which we all wish to avoid. Miss Kennedy is our Form Mistress, and is a help to us. At the end of each term our Red Cross Captain, Bridget Israel, adds up the money, which amounts to £1/10/6. We have a SelfDenial box, into which we put money if we have any to spare. Last term we had a Jumble Sale and Concert, by which we raised £5. Mr. Wood said that our Form was one of the best for marching down to craft. The Form has a library period every Wednesday afternoon, when we go up in our groups to choose our book. We have almost finished a very happy, successful year, and we hope next year to be all together in a higher Form.

DrT3 nrit5h coasTer unlh soli: caked senoKe, 67QcK, —Fay

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Original Contributions Prize List. Senior Verse—Ailsa Thomson (1st, "The Search"; 2nd, "Autumn"). Senior Prose—Mona Lim. Middle Section—Gilian Rigby. Junior Section—Greta Gjersvik. Autumn. Autumn slipped in like the half-whispered breath of a sigh, (Silver-grey was the curtain that covered the sky), Yet in the trees the first stirrings awoke at her tread, Promising wonders of orange, of brown, and of red. Faint rosy blushes crept over the leaves of the trees, Whispering flatteries travelled abroad with the breeze. Poplars, as touched by King Midas, spill showers of gold, Scattering rich fairy treasures of value untold. Autumn danced forth with the boisterous wind for a game, Fanning the smouldering trees to a glorious flame, Piling the clouds like high castles of glittering snow, Watching the leaves as they twirled in mad eddies below. Autumn went out 'mid the crash of a stormy farewell, Thunder and rainstorm have sounded an echoing knell, Now the last leaves flutter pensively down to the earth, Trees stand in starkness to wait for a springtime rebirth. —Ailsa G. Thomson, P.VI.b, 15 yrs., Cato. The Search. "Where are you going, Wanderer of the night? Wait for the sun to light this craggy steep. Gloom presses down and veils the mountain height. Can you not pause a little while—and sleep?"

"I seek the Light! I see a glory brighter than the splendour of the sun. I see this glory widen and transfigure all the sky. I go to find out beacons for the places which have none, And to find the Source of Radiance—or die." "Why are you going? You are but a youth. Is it for you to ply as hard a quest? These ways are savage and these paths uncouth. Can you not turn aside a while to rest?" "I seek the Truth! I hear the throbbing music from heaven's wind-swept harps outpoured, It drives me ever onward, though I cannot tell you why. Yet my feet are pulsing, pulsing to the rhythm of each chord; I must find the Source of Truth Divine— or die." "How can you travel? Wait until the day, Lest in the night you lose the narrow track. How can you find it if you dare to stray? How can you keep it through the darkness black?" "I seek the Way! I feel the bracing hardness of the track beneath my feet. I know it presses upward, for I feel the winds race by, As they urge me to the summit. I shall never know defeat, I shall find the Shining Way of Life—or die." —Ailsa G. Thomson, P.VI.b, 15 yrs., Cato. My Memories. I remember the scene at home on a sunny morning. There was the grass glistening with dew, there was the grey house with the little red car standing by the door ready to take us to school, and, after that, our father to work. It used to be such a scramble to get us children to our different schools, miles away from each other, before the bell rang at eight o'clock. At about seven o'clock we all had to be up and

SILVER AND GREEN dressed so that we could leave before half-past seven. This was quite difficult sometimes after bouts of "burning midnight oil." During the holidays we seldom went away, but enjoyed ourselves at home. We played with the cats and dog in the field, or plucked papayas and rose apples, or if the sun grew too hot we went indoors. Time passed quickly in that grey house. In the cool kitchen crabs and prawns waited to fascinate us with their beady eyes and waving feelers. Often there were soya-bean cakes to steam, or egg plants to bake over glowing coals, to be eaten surreptitiously with thick, black soya-bean sauce. In the pantry it was still more interesting. Perhaps to a foreign mind it is strange that edible birds'-nest soup or sea slugs should hold any charms, but for us they did, and still do. Poor substitutes are sausages and mutton chops or veal cutlets for all those little delicacies, which are but memories now. In the dining-room several hours could be whiled away in front of the glass showcase full of strange vases, crystal, silver and Chinese crockery adorned with fierce green dragons breathing fire among pink shrubs. But what I liked best was to browse among the book shelves or just to look out of my bedroom window at the small, modern houses in the surrounding district and imagine what their inhabitants would be doing. In no time at all, so it seemed, it would be late afternoon. The shining red Fiat would growl up the drive and Father would be home. Though tired by the day's work, he always remembered to bring something for us. At times he bought books or gramophone records, at others there would be fried oysters, fishballs, curry, or preserved persimmon. But the greatest delights were durians—spiky-shelled fruit of varying sizes, some being larger than a football, with the most delicious flesh within. These are but some of the many memories I have carried away with me, and which I treasure because they are all that I have left of home in Singapore. When I sit and think in lonely Melbourne—for it can be lonely without the right person in a crowd—my mind goes back not to the war-torn island of December till February, 1941-42, but to the Singapore before that—the warm, peaceful home of more than half a million cosmopolitan inhabitants; a busy entrepot port with ships bringing in

textiles, manufactured goods, machinery and all sorts of imported articles, and taking out sheet rubber, tin ingots, copra and canned pineapples; a little place where food and other necessities are cheap; a British colony where mosques, temples and churches stand to testify to our freedom of religion, and where peace, justice and civilisation have been enjoyed for more than a hundred years since its founding. Then I cheer up a little and think of that grey house, and green lawn and red car, and I hope for the best for the loved one we left behind in Singapore, where I was born, and lived all my life up till now, and was happy —Singapore, island of my memories and dreams. —Mona Lim, Pass VI.b, 15 yrs., Cato. Night in the Woods. Down in the woods when the night has come, And the mist creeps o'er the ground, There in the woods when the great owl hoots, And the pools gleam shallow and round. There are whispers and rustlings from under the leaves, And a scamper of feet in the grass, As the small beasts run on their nightly jaunts, And their eyes gleam bright as they pass. A night-jar calls from a Ionely tree, But the owl just sits and stares, Then, with a swoop and a rush of wings, His prey is caught in strong snares. An otter dives in a friendly pool As a shining fish is seen, And a white moth beats its fragile wings Where a wicket snout has been. But now the dawn streaks the whitening east, The night folk are hidden, unseen, And a man comes into the woods with the day, And the grassy glades gleam green. —Gilian Rigby, L.V.a, 13 years, Krome. The Nightingale. One morning, when the sun was shining, and the sky was clear and blue over a lonely patch of countryside, a nightingale began to sing on the low bough of an elm. A reaper in a near-by cornfield stopped his work to listen, and as he mopped his brow with

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a large red handkerchief, a smile of pleasure spread over his rugged face. As the song continued, a little old woman appeared on her way to market, and paused in getting .over the stile to listen, too. As she stood there, on the old brown stile, a tear crept down her cheek (for she was very sentimental), so she sniffed and dabbed at it with her petticoat, seeing out of the corner of her eye the Parson speeding gingerly down the hill on his bicycle. The Parson came to a stop at the bottom of the hill, and, hearing the rare notes of a nightingale, leaned his bicycle against the fence and stood in rapt silence. The nightingale went on singing, and, as the lovely notes rose on the still air, the sun seemed to shine more brightly, and the flowers gain new colour, and there was a feeling of joy in the breeze. At last the song ended; there was a rustle of leaves, and then the nightingale flew happily away. The little old woman, with a final dab, smiled to the Parson and reaper, gathered up her basket, and went on her way. The Parson smiled back, and, remounting his bicycle, wobbled down the road. The reaper pocketed his handkerchief, picked up his fork, and started his work once more.

"Yes," replied the tailor, "Rolls one, two, and three." "Come," chirped the birdie, "And decorate this tree." The tailor and his men Worked until the dawn. 'Twas a very happy tree The sun shone on next morn. —Greta Gjersvik, Lower IV.b, 12 yrs., Berry.

Trees. A Sonnet. How lovely are the trees that round us grow, The cyprus pines whose tall and slender tips All rustle in the winds that round them blow, And seek to touch the sky with upturned lips. The tall gum spreads her stately limbs aloft To shelter wanderers from the burning sun; The birds find rest in nests so warm and soft, And settle in them when the day is done. 0, could I like those lovely trees stretch out My arms to give the weary rest and peace; To soothe their troubles, drive away their doubt, And from their heart-ache give them sweet release; Then would I in my Maker's sight find grace, And in His kingdom find a hallowed place. —E. Hurd, V.a, 14 years, Fitchett.

—Gilian Rigby, L.V.a, 13 years.

Spring's Problems. A bird flying home One evening very late, Came to rest upon a tree, Growing near our gate. The tree was softly sighing, "Spring will soon be here, And I should buy new dresses, Ah! not for me, I fear. I am old and shabby, I cannot stand up straight, My poor little blossoms Must meet their sad fate." The bird flew away To the fairy shops, "Have you any pink silk For making dainty frocks?"'

Thanksgiving. For those who founded, sixty years ago, This School of ours, so old and dear and grey; For those, that we might reap, did bravely sow, And for the future daughters lead the way; For those who toiled and well knew how to give, That we, who humbly follow where they guide, Might grow in knowledge and learn how to live For others as they lived, and worked, and died; For those who, living nobly did Thy will, And on the lowly path of service trod, Though dead, yet in our sight, are living still, We thank Thee, God. —Elizabeth Hooke, Pass VI.a.

SILVER AND GREEN The Under Water Adventure. A Serial for Small Children. Episode I.—Under the sea, among the pink coral and green seaweed, there lived a family of little flatfish; there were Floppie Flatfish, Finnie Flatfish, and little Fannie, and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Flatfish. In another part of the sea where there was no pink coral or green seaweed, but only ugly grey-green rocks, there lived Oscar the Octopus and Silas Shark, who liked little flatfish for their tea. The Flatfish knew all about the cruelty of Oscar and Silas, who carefully taught their children not to go away from their pretty pink home. But one day Mr. and Mrs. Flatfish had to go out, and Fannie Flatfish, who really was a horrid child, declared she was going to see Silas. (Continued on page 30.)

Raindrop Prelude—Chopin. (Prelude D Flat.) In the first notes of the prelude I could hear the rain gently falling. The sun was still shining, but the white clouds were gradually turning a 'dull greyish-blue; then the sun slid behind a cloud and did not reappear. The whole sky was covered with patches and streaks of greyblue clouds, and the atmosphere seemed heavy, although the fresh smell of rain was drifting through the air. For a moment the rain seemed to become lighter, but no, it was not going to stop; the sky became a mass of blue-grey clouds, looking like an angry sea. with the white foam blowing back across the dark blue water. The storm was here. The rain was beating steadily on the ground as though doomed to go on for ever. In the distance the thunder roared, and the lightning tore the sky with jagged flashes, making everything bright for a split second, while the rain beat steadily on. Complete darkness once more enveloped the scene. Then again the thunder came, louder than before; the lightning flashes were closer, and seemed more brilliant. Then all was silent except for the drip, drip of the rain. The sky was losing its blackness, and the rain was falling gently; the sun moved from behind a cloud into a slit of blue, then slid forward, and was lost again. Another burst of rain came. Was there going to be another storm? Gradually the heavy rain ceased, and

slowly the dark clouds drifted away, leaving the sky looking like a land of streams. The sun came out, and the shimmering rain fell softly, very softly, until peace descended once more. —Joan Wright, V.b.

Beauty. The beautiful things of earth are vapour— Their beauty fades, and is soon unseen; They melt away and leave no traces; When they have gone they might never have been, Might never have brought glad smiles to the " faces Of those who saw them before they fled. The beautiful things of earth are vapour— Transitory, fragile, and soon to go. The crimson light of the setting sun Dies out—to leave but an afterglow Which tells that the day is almost done, And that night will come with her sombre veil. The beautiful things of earth are vapour— Intangible, mystical, only a dream, Which leaves but regret for the things which have faded, Like rose petals drifted away on a stream, By hurrying waters, dapple shaded, Which carried the petals away from our sight. —Lois Semmens, Hon. VI.

Sleep. She came in, and she said, half whispering, "Come, I will show you wonders, strange, unreal, For I am sleep, who comes to soothe and heal All pain and sorrow that the day may bring. In soft, blue night I judge not nor condemn; I give all only gentle dreams and fill Their hearts with sweet f origetfulness until A deeper sleep than I steals over them. To those who come with me strange things I show." She spoke, and took my hand. Not asking why, I followed her to where the poppies blow, And then my golden dreamings sank away; My ships of dreams sailed out into the glow, And sleep left gently at the dawning day. —Valerie East, V.a, 13 years, Fitchett.

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Not long ago I went to Sherbrooke for a holiday, and decided that I did not want to come home until I had seen a lyre bird. Every evening at dusk I went into the forest to see if I could find one, but did not see any. On the last day before returning home I went for a walk down to the falls. While I was walking along beside the falls I heard a lyre bird giving a wonderful concert, mimicking sounds of the birds of the bush. Climbing a steep bank, 1 tried to follow the sound, but, unfortunately, 1 trod on a stick and it made a snapping sound. Instantly the song ceased. As I was walking along the other side of the falls I heard a rustling sound. Looking up quickly, I saw a lyre bird running along a fallen tree trunk. Stepping very quietly off the track into the bush, I saw three lyre birds scratching for food. When I was walking away through the forest, feeling a little bit disappointed because I had not seen one with its tail open, a bird ran right across the path into a little clearing, and spread its tail. After admiring it for about five minutes, I went on my way very much happier. —Helen Gwillam, Lower III., 91 yrs., Berry. The Under Water Adventure. (Continued from page 29.) Episode II.—When Fannie left her home she swam to the great, grey rocks, and there she saw a huge grey figure with big jaws talking to a slimy eight-tentacled creature whom she knew must be Oscar the Octopus. So she peeped round the corner of the rock, but she peeped too far, .and the horrible pilot fish saw her, and Silas the Shark and Oscar the Octopus all started to chase poor little Fannie Flatfish, who had to swim faster than she had ever swum before. She swam so fast that she did not look where she was going, and she swam over the top of Cyril Swordfish. (Continued on page 31.) Dammerung. Dammerung kommt durch die Stille mit Kleidern von Grau, Ober das Gras an der traumhaf ten, bliihenden Au? Sterne wie Juwelen glanzen im wehenden Haar

Es sind die Geister des Maiglockleins die funkeln da. Damm'rung in Kleid eines 1VIadchens, in Tracht einer Braut Gleitet vorbei durch das blattreiche duftende Kraut Erde liegt still, wie ein ruhiges, schlafendes Kind, Seufzen und Rauschen der Blatter das Wiegenlied sind. Dammerung offnet die eisernen Tore der hacht Dann sie vergeht und der Mond an dem Himmel kommt sacht Wenn die Nacht geht, kommet Damm'rung mit perlendem Tau Offnet das Tor urd der neue Tag tanzt auf die Au? —Ailsa G. Thomson, Pass VI.b, 15 yrs., Cato. The Convoy. The night was dark, the light'ning flashed, The waves upon the beaches crashed, And through the gloom, the threat'ning form Of clouds foretold the coming storm. The wind shrieked round the rugged cliffs, The beacons warned of dang'rous rifts, And out upon that wind-swept ocean, A mighty convoy was in motion. And as we watched the storm, entranced, A vivid flash of lightning chanced To show us, by its ghastly light The convoy steaming through the night. Through the waves it pitched and tossed, Till one might think that all was lost, When suddenly above the spray, One tall mast would dip and sway. And yet another, then the rest Would ride upon the fury's crest, Then slip into the trough once more, Lost from the sight of those on shore. The storm then broke with crushing force, And tossed the convoy back and forth; We heard the sound of thudding screw, As each its effort would renew. And lights upon the mastheads dashed, As through the storm a message flashed, Then quickly, as they had appeared, They flashed, went dim, then disappeared.

SILVER AND GREEN The gallant convoy ploughed its way Through teeth of tempest, swirling spray, And as the storm its force withdrew, The great ships passed beyond our view. —Ruth Pizzey, L.V.a, 14 years, Cato.

Measles. Wake bright and early, get up, have a shower, Run down to breakfast at the usual hour, Feel fit as a fiddle, but Mum looks askance— Thinks she sees blotches on my coutenance. So, with a sigh, I am sent back to bed, Half an hour later the blotches have spread. The doctor says "Measles! To bed for a week!" Wouldn't it make you just feel ready to shriek! So I am resigned, but isn't it funny— Whenever I'm ill, the weather is sunny. I s'pose it's just luck, but I really do care, The Form picnic's on Saturday, And I won't be there. —Glen Tomasetti, Lower V.a, 13 yrs., Cato. The Under Water Adventure. (Continued from page 30.) Episode III.—Now, as Fannie swam, Cyril saw who was following, so he sharpened his sword and swam back right into Oscar and Silas, whom he hated because they got more food than he. As he came up, he gave them such a fright that they turned. But Cyril killed Oscar, wounded Silas, and slashed the horrible pilot fish to ribbons with his sword. And Fannie swam home to Floppie and Finnie anti Mrs. and Mr. Flatfish in their pretty pink coral home with the green seaweed, and lived happily ever after. (The End.) —Rita Rosenberg, L.V.c, 14 yrs., Berry.

Roofs. Speaking of roofs reminds me of the ramshackle building in which we held our Guide meetings. Whenever there was heavy rain, we had to place tubs under the numerous leaks, so that we would not be flooded out. What times we had in that Guide Hall, and how thrilled we were the day we found it had been burgled! However, only three tins of camp pie were stolen, so our hopes of being front-page news were blighted. In my younger and more carefree days my greatest delight was, with a friend, to creep out of bed about twelve, and with much fear _ and trembling climb out the window, and by

means of a pre-arranged ladder, reach a flat part of the roof, where we would hold midnight feaits. Great was my disappointment when I found that Mother knew, and merely wondered how we could leave our warm beds to indulge in nocturnal outings on the roof. The definition of a roof, as given by the "Standard" Dictionary, is "the covering of a building, a vault or arch." Underneath this are three highly instructive illustrations of the types most commonly used. At the risk of my life I have just climbed out on the windowsill, and discovered that our roof conforms to none of these types. But along the street I can see the stark, unpainted roof of a garage, around which the strains of an old and weary gramophone are rising. Each night I am lulled to sleep by such classics as "Daddy" and "The Hut-Gut Song." The history of the roof is rather an interesting one. In the early ages, tree-tops formed the only roof, and many campers will agree with me that they have yet to be bettered. Then came the day when men lived in caves, and interior decoration came into vogue. The roofs, or more correctly the ceilings, were carved by the inhabitants. Of course, even at this early date, the Eskimos had their igloos, and had already utilised the idea of the circular dome. To-day we have roofs for tennis, vegetable growing, and sun-baking. It seems almost sacrilege to class Gray's "distant spires" and "antique towers" of Eton as parts of a roof, yet they are. How sadly our towns and cities would fare if they lost their church spires and belfries! As well as the beauty of roofs, there is the music played on them. If you have ever slept in an attic, and been awakened by the gentle yet persistent sound of pattering rain, you can appreciate it fully. Then, too, on a gusty night, when the wind flaps any, loose fittings on the roof, what eerie sights and sounds are conjured up!

I have always admired the beauty of thatched roofs, but it was not until I read V. SackvilleWest's poem, "The Thatcher," that I realised it was a true art. She speaks of, "Good thatchers, those that go About their business as it were a pride, Scorning Dutch barns and mushrooms such as these, New f angled, driving out a settled trade."

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Thatching is akin to all those age-old arts which show meticulous care and flagrant disdain for time. There is a lovely old-world atmosphere about this poem, and one wonders if, after all, it is not a case in point for the world. Is there any gain in our modern roofs fitted with numerous devices, compared with the beauty of a thatched roof? In other words, has civilisation improved upon the beauty of the times when the thatcher, with his bundle of straw and twin, was an everyday sight? —Jean Tomkins, Pass VI.b, Krome. Fancy. Fresh blows the breeze as it rustles the grasses, Bright shines the sun in a heaven of blue, But up on the hill where the cloud shadow passes, There's mischief a-brewing for me and for you. I saw a gold head and I heard a soft chuckle, A patter of feet where the star-daisies grew, For over the stream by the sweet honeysuckle There's mischief a-brewing for me and for you. —Judith Leask, L.V.a, 12 yrs., Fitchett. Les Examens Sans Merci. 0, what can ail thee, girl at school, Alone and palely muttering? "Now exams. are close at hand, Our little hearts are fluttering." 0, what can ail thee, girl at school, So haggard and so woebegone? "Now exams. have passed and we Results with dread are waiting." And this is why I sojourn here, Alone and palely loitering, It is pleasing to one's ear, To know we home are going. —Patricia May, L.V.b, 14 yrs., Berry. To the Merchant Navy. Thousands of our gallant sons Have rallied to the nation's call; But none mare brave than merchant men, Whose deeds of valour thrill us all.

With robust limbs and stalwart frames, So sure, they never know despair; And 'neath each oily, war-stained shirt, A British heart of oak beats there. What to them is the biting wind, The angry foam and stinging sand? What to them the booming guns Of the enemy close at hand? 0, merchant men, so bold and proud, We trust our troops to your fearless hand; 0, guard them well, and, by your aid, Bring freedom to this sunny land. —Val. King-Smith, V.a, 14 yrs., Krome. For Those Who See. Melbourne is ugly, you say? Yes, perhaps to the casual observer, Or the business man travelling by day In noisy trams and crowded buses. But have they seen the gardens in spring, On a sunny, drowsy afternoon? And have they seen the white swans bring Their fluffy, downy, chirping young ones To the edge of the lake, Daring to take, A piece of bread left there? Have they seen the sun set in mists, With bank on bank of pale pink clouds, And the thin, blue smoke that turns and twists Above the housetops, curling lazily? That slender church spire, tall and grey, Against the golden clouds, pink-tipped, That mark so soon the close of day. And the tang of the breeze That stirs in the trees, And tells of coming frosts? Have they seen the wattles in flower, Down by the Yarra? Golden clouds Of fluffy blossoms, that soon shower Tc the ground, and are carried away? Have they seen the flowers and trees Of suburban gardens, with colours of autumn,. And heard the drone of the honey bees Above the bushes, As each bee pushes Its honey tongue?

SILVER AND GREEN Melbourne is ugly, you say? Yes, perhaps to the casual observer, Or the business man travelling by day In noisy trams and crowded buses. —Ailsa Sefton, L.V.a, 13 yrs., Cato.

A Chinese New Year. The richest and happiest days of my life are during the fifteen-day celebrations of the Chinese New Year. Preparations begin about one month before the actual New Year. First, we buy our new clothes. A feir days before the New Year we make the cakes and sweets and all those beautiful things that will make us feel a little unwell if our parents do not keep an eye on us. And then it's New Year's Eve. We all try to keep awake, for at the stroke of twelve bang will go the crackers to welcome the New Year, and if we have any luck we may be allowed to help fire the crackers. Early the next morning, decked in all our finery, we go to pay our respects to our parents. The boys will have to "kow tow" and knock their heads twelve times. We girls just have to stoop and raise our hands as if in prayer. This is to show our parents our gratitude to them and also to wish them many more happy and prosperous New Years. In return, our parents will give us a "Hung Pao." This consists of money wrapped up in red paper. After breakfast we begin visiting all our relations, who also give us red packets when we pay them our respects. At each house there are sure to be cakes and sweets for us. This visiting goes on for about five days, for, after our relatives, we visit our friends. There are also a few special days in which the Buddhists worship certain gods. After each ceremony there is feasting. At the end of fifteen days we have our final celebration, when our Buddhist relations worship all their gods. As soon as it is dark the firing of crackers will start. There is usually some rivalry between the neighbours as to how long they can keep firing the crackers, and how much louder their crackers can sound. This goes on till midnight, after which we retire to bed, tired, but pleased with ourselves, and planning and eagerly looking forward to the next New Year. —Frances Chew (Singapore), Diploma A, Cato.

Digging for Victory. In the back gardens, wherever you go, There you'll see people with rake, spade and hoe; Digging and breaking our good mother earth, Watering, working, for all they are worth. Planting the seeds and covering them over, Keeping the ground free of thistles and clover. With the lapse of the days the green shoots appear, Then it's the slugs and the snails which they fear; But after transplanting, with seedlings all set, It's rake, weed, then hoe, and keep the ground wet. Growing green vegetables, no longer gay flowers, Is one way of helping this fair land of ours. —Valerie Rowe, L.V.a, Cato.

The Song of the Engine. Clang, clang, and away we go, Sing and swaying to and fro. Here we go, here we go, This is the song of the busy train, Up we climb and down again, Into the deep valley below, Singing and swaying as we go; Soon we slacken our pace, For we have finished the race Until we start again, The song of the busy train, Singing and swaying into space. —June Murdoch, L.V.c, 14 yrs., Cato.

The Bee. I have a little home Inside a little comb, We always go a-hunting To find a lot of honey. The Queen Bee said to me, "Let's look at this sweet pea; Perhaps we'd better not, In case we're caught in a plot." —Marie Valkenburg, Lower III., 10 yrs. Fitchett.

The Violet. Gentle flower of fragrance sweet, Why bend your head as if asleep? You always have been very shy, And yet I find no reason why.

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Your soft array of mauve and green Is one of the sweetest I have seen; Why must you hide from human eye And in a hidden valley lie? —Eunice Forsyth, L.V.b, 14 yrs., Cato. Fantasy. A cry comes round my door to-night, It moans, then fades away; Again it comes in waves, in waves, In strange and ghostly play. Into the hazy night I run, My hair hangs wet with rain, I follow the cry so far, so far, Alas, 'tis all in vain. The purple light about me stays, And leaves me standing there. And nought is left but stars and clouds, And the soft and balmy air. —Betty Stebbins, Lower V.b, 13 yrs., Krome. The Fledgling. The fledgling stretched an inexperienced wing, And blinked an unaccustomed eye to greet The dawn's first weak, but strength'ning ray of light; The world before him lay, vast, unexplored, Yet loth was he to enter the unknown; He shrank back to the shelter of the nest As fears and doubts came crowding to his brain. The world was large, unfriendly, grasping, harsh, Where lay the hope of life for such as he? A while he cringed and panted there, awed by The future which awaited him, but soon He felt ashamed. Others had ventured forth And found success. He thought of wondrous things, And, gaining courage, once more gazed. And dreamed of what before him lay, and thus, Determined then to scorn defeat, Whatever it might be. So, leaving now The safe and cosy nest, he winged towards The rising sun, and flying, sang. —Barbara Binder, Pass VI.a, Cato. Searchlights. Like long darts of light piercing the dark gloom of night, the searchlights, so familiar to London, have now come to our own beloved Melbourne.

Every night these long candles light up and play with each other like children, each one twisting itself and entwining with the others. Then the moths come out, fluttering and hovering as if to shake off the white lights. But this scene is not without is realistic aspect, for these dark blundering "moths" are revealed as stream-lined fast-moving planes, playing not among "candles," but among broadbeamed searchlights, each light picking out the prey for the deadly anti-aircraft batteries. When one light is successful and holds its victim, the others all focus on the plane, which, blinded, struggles to flee from its persecutors. Ah, but how fortunate it is for us that these planes are friendly! On these practice nights we pray that we shall be spared the cruel experience of being subjected to the terror of nightly bombings. —Faye Bowman, V.a, 14 years, Krome. Paddy the Pup Gives Chase. Pussy was eating from off her plate, When suddenly Paddy looked through the gate. Pussy arched her back and spat, Paddy jumped over the gate at that. Paddy came nearer, oh, nearer he came. Pussy got angry—'Twas Paddy to blame. It looked as though the game was up, When Pussy fled from the growling pup. She turned and fled o'er the cabbage garden Without a word of "Beg your pardon." Then suddenly scrambled over the fence, Knowing the puppy could not come hence. —Margaret Bell, III.b, 11 yrs., Cato. A Protest. Though proud we are of our magazine (Published twice a year), Among the unliterary, fear is seen When last entry days are near. Each day we 'wait the awful news. And when it comes, we pine, "For home work, girls, express your views In contributions fine!"

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Although we think with all our might, Our brains do naught but doze, For only genius can write A poem or some prose.

But then it ceased, and sudden as the start The war subsided; all again was still, And yet I stood, and yet as one apart, The thrill of beauty, but no earthly thrill.

Though one could write of many things As varied as can be, Of aeroplanes, of cars, or kings, Yet nothing comes to me.

Oh, how I loved the storm! It seemed to me That nature now had tired in the might Of storm. That now she found she soon must be Once more a thing of beauty, and of light.

And so, dear Editress, I plead In this our country free, That contributions should not need To be compulsory. —Illiterate Lizzy, V.b, Berry.

So in that sylvan dell of beauty rare I stood and watched the world begin its life. Once more the softest sunlight rested there, And gone for evermore the clashing strife. —P. M. Greer, Pass VI.a, 16 yrs., Berry.

The Winter's Night. One winter's night Mr. and Mrs. Nat Went in the lounge and sat By the fire to get warm From the terrible storm. Timmy, the kitten, played with mother's mitten. To mother's surprise; She could hardly believe her eyes When the kitten had bitten a hole in her mitten. Then she could not keep her hands warm From the cold and bleak storm. —Bessie Miller, Lower III, 9 yrs., Krome. The Storm. I wandered through the wood. The happy creek Fell splashing, bubbling round about my feet. I loved its music; there enraptured stood I at its edge—then I was lashed with sleet. Oh, for the glory of a raging storm! The heavens in turmoil warring up above. The roll of thunder, lashing of the rain, As on the earth it beats—all these I love. A tree, as if by magic spell released From calm and stillness, tossed its mighty head, And in the glory of the strife I ceased To care for earthly things; but there instead, I stood enthralled, belittled by the might Of elements at war. I was but small, A mortal in the world of God—my right. The right of one of no import at all.

The Buchan Caves. It was a cool, clear summer morning as we motored up the mountain. As we climbed higher, the air became keener, and the sun climbed higher and higher in the sky, sending its warm glow over the countryside. Coming down from one of the mountains was a fastmoving stream, with beautiful grassy banks covered with myriads of small wildflowers. Here we stopped and boiled a billy, and cooked our breakfast over an open fire. At ten o'clock we set out with another party and a guide to explore the Royal Cave, the largest and most beautiful of the caves. We entered what looked like a large doorway in the side of the hill, from which steps led down into the earth. We descended for two hundred and two feet, below the mountain. It was cool and very dark, except for a light in the passage here and there. At last we reached the bottom, and the guide turned on electric lights, which illuminated the cave. There were stalactites and stalagmites everywhere, reaching from the roof to the floor. These stalactites and stalagmites were formed by a limestone substance. It takes about 33 years for them to grow an eighth of an inch. We went from one compartment to another, through almost blinding loveliness of limestone formations. Everywhere was a mass of beautiful pastel shades of different stalactites. There were candles, fairies, realistic animals, bacon shawls resembling beautiful amber, red and lilac lace, figures of people, blankets with blue and red stripes, bacon and numerous other

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lovely things. Our guide told us that bones of prehistoric animals had been found buried in the floor of the cave, but how they had got there is still a mystery to scientists. Shells also have been found, and it is believed that the river which formed the cave must have once flowed into the sea. There is a deep cavity where what is left of the river can be seen. After a very enjoyable time, we had to return to Lakes Entrance. —Barbara Haworth, L.V.a, 14 yrs., Fitchett.

Dusk Till Dawn. The crimson sun sinks lower in the west, The dappled clouds are fading with the light; A tiny star that twinkles far above us, Grows brighter, as the day gives way to night. From far away a startled watchdog baying, Disturbing all the air that is so still. From somewhere near a lonely night bird calling, A strange wild cry, that echoes loud and shrill. A bright and silver shilling gliding softly, Lighting the shimmering water down below, Close to the shore, with white sails all aglistening, A little yacht is drifting light and slow. Now in the east the sky is groWing brighter, The stars, like candles, flick out one by one; Again the shining water turns to crimson, And all is tinted by the rising sun. —Pamela Slack, Lower V.a, 14 yrs., Fitchett.

Sorrow in Spring. The sun shone brightly in a soft, blue sky, The wind rustled through the leaves of the gum trees, And stirred the soft, green grass, And wafted the scent of violets— It was spring, and all the birds were singing— All but one. There—on the grass—beneath the almond tree, Among falling white blossoms, With flecks of sunlight glancing on the glorious sheen of that soft black coat, But the yellow bill was closed, and the beautiful song was stilled— It was spring, and all the birds were singing— All but one. —Lois C. Phillips, Diploma A, Krome.

The Knife and the New Fork. Knife: Who are you? New Fork: I am the new fork here. Knife: You will have to make yourself useful, if you do not want your head cut off. New Fork: Oh! get my head cut off, will I? Indeed! Knife: Yes, indeed! New Fork: What use are you? I'll cut your head off. Knife: Ha! Ha! Ha! What a joke! New Fork: You can laugh if you like. (The cook comes in.) Cook: Oh, this old knife among all the good forks. I will throw it out. New Fork: Ha! Ha! Ha! He who laughs last laughs best. —Mary Bryce, Lower III., 10 yrs., Krome.

Nonsense Poems—Pink Elephants. Pink elephants are elegant. Elegant pink elephants! Waddling down to drink Some water at the brink Of the Lumtago. Pink elephants are clean. Clean pink elephants! They wash every Monday, And bathe every Sunday In the Lumtago. Pink elephants are lazy. Lazy pink elephants! Sleep from seven at night Till eleven, when they fight By the Lumtago. Pink elephants get hungry. Hungry pink elephants! Eat everything they can, Including ras-raspberry jam Near the Lumtago. —Ellen Stanton, Form V.c, 16 years.

A Country God. (A Translation from Horace.) Faunus, oft lover of nymphs softly fleeting, I beg thee to wander with gentle footfall Thro' my dear lands and my sun-kissed meadows, Departing with blessing on each nursling small.

SILVER AND GREEN Then, in return, at the season's completion, For thee there will fall a young kid from the fold, Wine will abound for the bowl, friend of Venus, With incense the altar will smoke as of old. When, in thy honour, again comes December, Together the flock in the grassy field play; Festive, the village goes out to the meadows, With oxen, now idle, to keep holiday. Then the wolf strays, 'mid the lambs unsuspecting; The forest its rustic leaves scatters for thee; Thrice with his foot striking earth, his taskmaster, The delver continues to dance joyfully. —Meryl Perry, Pass VI.b, Fitchett.

An Australian Prayer. Great Father, who lives above, Keep and guide us with Thy love, Watch over us with loving care, And keep our land "Australia Fair." Our soldiers, for Thy cause they fight. To stamp out evil and bring in right; And then, we hope, all war will cease, And make our world a world of peace. —Della Hilton, Lower IV.a, 12 yrs., Krome.

An M.L.C. Girl's Diary from Shakespeare -6.30 a.m.—"Arise, arise: Awake the snorting citizens with the bell."—Othello, 1, 1. 6.50 a.m.—"Small showers last long."—Richard II., 2, 1. 7 a.m.—"My books and instruments shall be my company, On them to look and practise by myself."—Taming of the Shrew, 1, 1. 8 a.m.—"Now can I break my fast."—Two Gentlemen of Verona, 2, 1. 9.5 a.m.—"Good morrow. to this fair assembly. Good morrow."—Much Ado About Nothing, 5, 4. 9.30 a.m.—"Is it sport? I think it is."—King Lear, 4, 3. 10.10 a.m.—"I took great pains to study it, and 'tis poetiCal."—Twelfth Night, 1, 5. "10.45 a.m.—"But is there no quick recreation granted?"—Love's Labour Lost, 1, 1. 11 a.m.—"The chopping French we do not understand."—Richard II., 5, 3.

11.40 a.m.—"Spare your arithmetic: never count the turns: once, and a million!"— Cymbeline, 2, 4. Your 12.59 p.m.—"Say, can you fast? stomachs are too young."—Love's Labour Lost, 4, 3. p.m.—"Eye of newt, and toe of frog, wool of bat, and tongue of dog."—Macbeth, 4, 1 2.40 p.m.—"I know it well: I read it in the grammar long ago."—Titus Andronicus. 4, 2. 3.20 p.m.—"Where's the roll? Where's the roll?"-2 Henry IV, 3, 2. 3.30 p.m.—"The choir, with all the choicest music of the kingdom, together sung `Te Deum.' "—Henry VIII., 4, 1. 5 p.m.—"It is not so, I swear: We have had pastimes here and pleasant game."— Love's Labour Lost, 5, 2. 6.30 p.m.—"Who riseth from a feast with that keen appetite that he sits down?"—Merchant of Venice, 2, 6. 7 p.m.—"O, we have made a vow to study."— Love's Labour Lost, 4, 3. 8 p.m.—"I am slow of study."—Midsummer Night's Dream, 1, 2. 9.30 p.m.—"What is the end of study? Let me know."—Love's Labour Lost, 1, 1. 10.30 p.m.—"They did say their prayers, and address'd them again to sleep."—Macbeth, 2, 2. 12 midnight—" 'She doth talk in her sleep'— It's no matter for that, so she sleep not in her talk."—Two Gentlemen of Verona, 3, 1 —Linnell Wood, Form V.a., 15 yrs.

An Extract from a Letter to Mary Langtry from her Brother, who is in the Motor Transport in New Guinea. I will attempt to describe, as shortly as possible, a trip we took recently, from which I am only now recovering. the whole five hours It was as rough as of it-54 miles of constant jarring, jolting and writhing, ten miles per hour being our best speed. The track had only been made about three days before we set out, and once we had to wait while a bridge was built. In another spot a winch was stationed to pull us out of the creek bed.

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The scenery was marvellous, and the animal roofs; a quaint gathering of native huts surlife intriguing. One moment we travelled rounded by tall, stately coconut palms. Add through a tunnel of the thickest jungle I ever to this the beautiful, creamy blooms of the imagined. Vines and lianas tore at the calico lotus—no wonder that in the East it is an roof and bare arms through the open windows. insign ia of purity and well-being—and you get Thorns scraped with that peculiar, irritating a picture so peaceful that war seems unbelievscratching against the body of the truck. The able. track was almost in darkness, and the stillness, Our journey over, we fed and rested, and only broken by the movements of some sinister laughed at the antics of the natives. They, creature, sent chills down our spines. Six-feet of course, laughed too, not with us, but in parpythons (non-poisonous) about here! ticular at the two bull's-eye patches in my On we bounced and jolted from one jungle cobber's shorts . giant to the next, leaving our mark of human The return journey was made at night, of ity on each. The height and straightness and which the least said the better. swift growth reminded me of books entitle d "Reaching the Sun" and "The Struggle for Rosemary. Existence," by Darwin. There are parasitic mosses feet deep, and As in every other year, many girls are vines to hinder our progress. realising that this is the last Term they will Often out of this seemingly impenetrable spend at this wonderful School of ours. Each green hell we burst into a sunlit clearing, and student will have personal memories, but there were almost blinded by the dazzling brilliance are some things that will remain in the minds of scarlet hibiscus and white, orange-centred of all M.L.C. girls. frangipani. The Old School, on a sunny day, framed by Once, after an almost impossible climb, we the elm trees at the western gates. glimpsed the azure blue sea, with its snowy- The staff in academic robes for the firsr white capped coral barrier. Only for a Assembly. moment, before we were leaping down over The announcement of the Senior Prefect for tree stumps and boulders into, not the jungle, the year. but the margin of the mangrove swamps. In The sunlight streaming through the Nellie places the sharpness of the line between verFitchett memorial window. dant green of the jungle and olive green of The milling crowd in the tuckshop at lunch-the mangrove swamp was so harsh and ugly time. that it hurt the eyes. The cheers on Sports Day. Mangroves are ugly marshes, with their dirty The odour peculiar to the science labs. white roots protruding from the most noisome, Autumn leaves against the grey walls of the' evil-smelling water you can imagine. Queer Old School. sucking sounds were prevalent, and emerged The singing of "The Supreme Sacrif ice" in with startling suddenness on our thoughts (if the Armistice service. any), and in amazement we watched giant The black outline of the Old Schoo l against a' crabs, red and black, scuttling about in the moonlit sky. mud. Stainer's "Amen" after the School Church Out of the steamy heat and oppressiveness Service. of the swamp, across a snow-white salt pan, and The solemnity of the School Comm union Serthrough the coastal belt of the stunted growth, vices. we entered field upon field of ten-feet high crops "Dismissal Hymn" on Speech Night. —native crops. Hardy men, pleasant, fullThese things form part of the traditions of faced children and haggard old women the School, and to all who have been priviappeared, often with disquieting suddenness, leged to share in them they are as rosemaryfrom the depths of the crop. sprigs. We realised thankfully that we were getting —Valerie E. Dixon, Honour VI., 17 yrs., close to the mission, and saw at last its red Krome.

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The Voice of the School To the Editress of "Silver and Green." Dear Madam,— Would it be possible for the girls of M.L.C. to walk through the streets of Melbourne without meeting a Prefect?—Yours faithfully, "NO STAR." [Girls with stars don't meet Prefects, as there are only enough Prefects to cope with those who have no stars!—Eds.] To the Editress of "Silver and Green." Dear Madam,— Would it be possible for the somewhat elephant-like treads above the Business School to be lightened? As you may know, the warbling which issues from above, accompanied by the sometimes melodious tinkling of the keyboards wafting across from the Music School, makes concentration .for the staff and diligent pupils of the Business School rather difficult. But, alas, quite regularly some thunderbolt in Fitchett Hall descends from the platform and crashes to the landing ground. We quite expect that some day the floor of the Assembly Hall will allow the thunderbolt to pass through. Would it be possible for the thunderbolts to show some considera tion?— I am, yours truly, "EVER LOOKING UP." [Certainly the diligent pupils of the Business School deserve consideration from "the thunderbolts."—Eds.]

To the Editress of "Silver and Green." Dear Madam,— Do you think it would be possible for girls to buy M.L.C. fountain pens? It would also be a good idea if girls could buy M.L.C. pencils, fountain pens, purses, etc., at the College.— Yours sincerely, "SCRATCHY NIB." [Austerity! How much would you be willing to pay, and how long would you keep them? —Eds.] To the Editress of "Silver and Green." Dear Madam,— Often have I been grieved by the manner in which the Lord's Prayer is said by some girls in morning assembly. Because it is repeated every day, I am sure the meaning and feeling of the words are lost to these girls. This state of affairs could be improved, I think, by singing the prayer, as it is done in many of our churches, which would give time for the necessary thought in every phrase as it is sung. —I am, yours sincerely, "THOUGHTFUL." [We are informed that the Lord's Prayer can become, when sung, as meaningless as it often is when spoken.—Eds.]

Acknowledgment of Contemporaries. The Editors wish to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following magazines: "Patchwork" (P.L.C.), "The Mitre," "The Pegasus," "Wesley College Chronicle," "The Melburnian," "Pallas," and others.

—Doreen G

Lancaster, Honour VI., Fitchetr.

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F. J. Cato Branch, Elsternwick NOTES FOR TERMS IL AND III., 1942. School Church Service. On 24th August the Annual School Service was held at Orrong Road Methodist Church. It was conducted by the Principal, the Rev. A. H. Wood, who preached the sermon; special hymns and anthems were rendered by the School Choir. The service was a memorable one, and we were pleased to welcome a large number of parents, past pupils and friends. School Visitors. On 4th June Mrs. W. F. Mackenzie visited the School, and in an interesting address told us of her experiences and work at Aurukurt Mission Station, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Miss Beryl Aston spoke to the School on 3rd July of her many interesting experiences in India. We are also grateful to the Rev. R. E. Hooper for his Friday morning visits and the inspiring talks which he gives every month. We are indebted to Miss Fraser, of the Free Kindergarten Union, for coming, on 26th August, to show us a colour film of the Free Kindergartens, for which some of the Forms are working in their social service efforts. We were shown the activities of the Kindergarten children at play, and enjoying a hot dinner. The film also showed how children in need of a holiday are taken to the Kindergarten Holi—A.M. day Home for three weeks. Red Cross and Social Service. The girls have continued to support the Red Cross with enthusiasm. Members of the Junior Society have made garments for civilian relief, while the whole School is joining in a collection for the Prisoners of War Fund. Individual Forms also contribute to their own particular charity. There have been sweets days, organised by the Leaving Form, Sub. A, VIII.b, VII.b, and Form III; plays presented by Forms Sub. A, Sub. B, VII.a, and VI; while VII.b presented a mystery hour, all of these efforts being in aid of Red Cross and Prisoner of War Funds. The Junior Red Cross is at present working for a popular dog competi-

don to add to the good work done by the whole School. In addition to regular contributions and special efforts in aid of Red Cross funds, there has been the usual generous response to the egg and jam appeals on behalf of the hospitals. —M.S. Mu.sic Notes. Music Examination Results.—The following results of the examinations held by the Australian Music Examinations Board have already been received:—Piano—Preparatory: C. Rosier, G. Vivian, G. Cochrane. Piano, Grade VI.—Honours: J. Adams, M. Kay, J. Wilde, J. McDougall. Grade V.—Honours: L. Rigby. Grade III.—Pass: M. Johns. Grade II.— Credit: M. Symes. Musical Perception, Grade III.—Credit: M. Johns. Grade II.—Credit: M. Sytnes, A. Prowse. Harmony, Grade II.— Credit: C. Ellis. Theory—Grade VI.— Honours: G. Weavell. Pass: B. Richards, J. Gibb. Musical Recitals.—On 25th July a recital arranged by Allison Lyon was held in the Assembly Hall, the proceeds, in aid of Red Cross funds, amounting to over £1 1. An excellent programme was provided, items being rendered by Allison Lyon (soprano), Joan Davis (piano), Dorothy Franklin (contralto) and Betty Fogarty (violin). There was a large and appreciative audience. —M.S. On 28th August an enjoyable musical afternoon was given to a large audience of parents and friends by the School Choir and music pupils. Items included pianoforte solos and duets, a violin solo, part songs and unison songs by the choir, and a delightful rendering of "On Wings of Song," by the Madrigal singers. —A.L. Music Club.—The Music Club has been held every Wednesday at lunch-hour, and many praiseworthy items have been rendered. A number of the candidates for the September Music Examinations have played to us. We have been pleased to hear more of the talent of Senior girls this Term. Violin solos have added variety to the programmes. Attendances are increasing, and a considerable amount has now been raised for the Orchestra Fund. It is

—C. Stuart Tompkins. TEACHING STAFF (ELSTERNWICK), 1942. Back Row: Miss Johnson, Miss Wilson, Miss Bennett, Miss Martin. Middle Row: Miss Le Leu, Miss Ghent, Miss Gaskell, Mrs. Johns, Miss E. Horsman, Miss Harris. Front Row: Miss Burke, Miss BEnns, Mrs. de Melnotte (Vice-Principal), Mr. Wood, Miss Sanders, Mrs. Turnbull, Dr. Wahl.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. PREFECTS AND ASSOCIATE PREFECTS (ELSTERNWICK). Standing: C. Ellis, M. S:ckletriore, P. Lawrence, G. Pearce, B. Mason. Sitting: M. Straw, R. Roberts (Senior), A. Lyon.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. BASKET-BALL TEAM (ELSTERNWICK). Standing: M. Straw, R. Roberts, S. Strahan, I. Winn. Sitting: B. Stevens, A. Collett (capt.), N. Ackers.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. TENNIS TEAM (ELSTERNWICK). Standing: D. Taylor, L. Austin, G. Pearce, J. Standing, M. Symes. Sitting: L. Steer, I. Winn (capt.), A Collett.

SILVER AND GREEN hoped that the Music Club will continue to function even more successfully in the future. Every Tuesday we are fortunate in having the opportunity of hearing pianoforte items by Miss Bazeley. During Second Term we were pleased to welcome back to School Miss Carleton, who played a number of our favourite pieces. Miss Chisholm has also given us several enjoyable recitals, one devoted entirely to works —A.L. of Debussy.

Art Exhibition. On 29th September an interesting Art Exhibition was held in the studio in aid of Red Cross funds. The exhibition, consisting entirely of original work by the girls, included "modern art" and class work of a more conservative nature. There were also posters done by SubIntermediate girls. The exhibition was patronised by staff and girls, and realised a grati—B.M. fying sum.

Student Christian Movement. In our weekly Study Circles the members of the S.C.M. have this year taken "St. Luke's Portrait of Jesus" as the basis for discussion. A number of our members attended the S.C.M. Schoolgirls' Camp in the May vacation, at the Y.W.C.A. House at Seaford. During Second Term we enjoyed a visit from Padre D. Page, who gave us a splendid picture of the work being done among men at Australian battle stations. We were also visited by Mr. L. Buck, of the Campaigners for Christ, who spoke of his experiences in Singapore and of the work done among the troops by welfare • committees.

Tennis Notes. The tennis team this year consists of I. Winn (capt.), A. Collett, D. Taylor, L. Steer, L. Austin, M. Symes, G. Pearce and J. Standing. The matches played so far were against Mentone, Kilvington and Caulfield Grammar. We were successful against Mentone and Kilvington, but Caulfield Grammar defeated us. At present the Junior, Senior and School Championships are being held, and much enthusiasm is shown by spectators as well as competitors. We wish all competitors the best of luck throughout the competitions.—I.W.

Basket-ball. The Senior team consists of the following girls:—A. Collett (aptain), N. Ackers, B. Stevens, S. Strahan, R. Roberts, M. Straw, I. Winn, L. Austin, J. Daniels. We have had three successes this season, but lost both to M.L.C., Hawthorn, and Shelf ord. The Junior team, captained by Y. Norman, and consisting of V. Smith, B. McKenzie, K. McCartney, L. Forbes, J. Gillard, N. Merritt, was also successful. The girls of both teams have shown a fine spirit throughout, which we feel sure will inspire us to greater achievements in the future. —A.C.

Walking Club. "Afoot and light-hearted, I take to the open road."—Whitman. The second walk this year was from Tecoma to Belgrave, via Mount Morton. It was showery during the morning, but, as we stopped for lunch on the mount, the sun burst forth and smiled upon our merry party. Our third walk, from South Morang to Hurstbridge, was also greatly enjoyed. We had perfect weather, and, at the end of the day, we had tea by a lovely little creek. We wish to thank Miss Burke for her care and guidance on these walks. —P.L.

HOMEWARD BOUND. —E. Horton, Intermediate, Elsternwick.

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Original Contributions Magazine Representative: C. Ellis. Magazine Prizes—Senior: C. Ellis. Intermediate: R. Campbell. Junior: C. Walker.

The Eternal Song. Some nights, when the wind goes streaming by, Her dim black horses white with foam, With panting hoof and blazing eye, Out in the vast, black wastes to roam, When trees lie dying under the moon, And over the water with ghostly shoon The phantom shadows are dancing light As wind blown leaves—in the thrall of night And Will o' the. Wisps lead the Traveller on, His dark eyes seeking the light that shone On the distant bog; the branches crack, And, blazing bright, the Heavens pour Their vengeance down with a mighty roar. Under the sheets my eyes are bright As I hear the tumult abroad at night; My heart is beating so wild, I fear That even the wind must stop to hear The tumult of my aged soul Beating the bars with madden'd wings— Poor creature, that the mortals stole, Between its tears, it, trembling, sings; I do not know the song—I know `Tis older than the winds that blow. —C. Ellis, Leaving.

To a Water Lily. Cradled upon the bosom of the lake, Thy petals softly folded as in prayer, Thou sleepest. Thy gleaming leaves a circlet make Like some mosaic pattern rich and rare. Sleep on, oh, lovely flower, until the sun, With soft warm kiss, to life shall waken thee, And gently bare thy heart that all may share Thy creamy loveliness at last set free. So short a while, alas, and thou must pass. Thy treasure softly borne upon the breeze; Drifting, like some sweet song that lingers long And leaves an echo in the murmuring trees. —Margot Neville, Intermediate.

Storm Warning. The wind has wakened the pines to-night, And now they sigh; The moon is circled with coloured light, Grey ghost-clouds fly. The sea, tossing in restless slumber, moans, While the soft sands smother its restless tones, And a bird, disturbed, wheels over the rocks . And cries in fright.

—S. Strahan, Intermediate. Wistaria. Wistaria o'er shady bowers Is tumbling now in fragrant showers To scent the air around. The branches, bare the winter long, In purple have burst into song. 'Tis sweetly they are gowned. In pendants down the dainty mauve Is hanging for us all to love, As all must surely do. The sweet scent wafted on the air Attracts "ale bees to take their share Of this fair treasure, too. And passers-by, with hearts cast down, Look up and lose their weary frown At sight of God's own gift. This lovely flower He sends each year To give to those who see some cheer, In dark black clouds,. a rift. —Ruth Campbell, Sub. A.

Meditation on a Walk. High we climb until we gaze anew, On undulating land, and lake and rill, From grandeur of the rock and crag and hill, From glory of the heights of misty blue. We drop through dells of quiet and verdant hue, By ferns and foliage dewy, soft and green, Past fairy haunts so dreamy, cool, serene, To where the rippling streamlet rustles through. We could with thousands swarm the seething ways

SILVER AND GREEN And glamour of a city stirred by war, Seek pleasures gay to brighten frenzied days. But when we walk by forest, cliff and spar, What perfect peace and beauty meets our gaze On shadows deepening 'neath the shining star. —M. Sicklemore, Leaving.

The Pool. Stoop, and gaze into the purple pool, Where truant yellow moonbeams mock the night, And deep, deep down, half hid in water cool. A pebble gleams and glitters silvery white; And in the shadows deep, Where moonbeams never creep, There gleams a flash of gold, where glittering bright The goldfish lie asleep. —Marjorie Johns, Intermediate.

My Garden. The butterfly is flirting with the flutt'ring golden poppy, Shaking out her wings of blue and loosing all her pollen, Like a cloud of gold-dust; and all the red carnations Are nodding to My Lord the Bee with velvet breast elated, Drinking of the dull, sweet wine, 'till his thirst be sated, And dim, gold beetles creep between The cool, slim grasses, nodding green; Or fat, brown worms with crawling slow, Seek the cold, dim depth below. The roses nearly touch the sky, And pale blue lilies bloom between, And like a breath from Faeryland The foxgloves, winged bright, are seen, And faint pea-flowers, quivering slight, And blue-black pansies, dark as night.

You wear your jewels like a queen, Upon your breast the poppies lean, And panting lilies at your heart, And tall, gold shoots that, like a dart, Pierce your sweetness—lean on me And sing to me your symphony, Your melody of sound and sight, Of dim regrets and wild delights. And yet, the beetles creep between The cool, slim grasses, nodding green, And still the poppy, strangely shy, Is flirting with the butterfly— I wonder why? —C. Ellis, Leaving.

The Fairy Cobbler. A funny fairy cobbler, Who lives down the dell, Will mend the fairies' little shoes, And make new ones as well. He has a little hammer That is made of mushroom stalks; And while he's putting new soles on, He sings, or smokes, or talks. His price for pretty slippers Is five fresh, clear raindrips; And his price for fine new buckles Is six big lemon pips. He needs a stick, poor tiny gnome, He's very old indeed; But oh, he has the queerest name, It's Bonky-onky-beed. —Shirley Gawith, 9 yrs.

From the Cliffs. And I, a human, lying there Among the blossoms, scarcely dare To raise my hand, whereon there trembles A tiny creature, frailest blue— And watch the light—gay, golden—cover The lovely garden and her lover. The sky has cast a cloak of blue To hide us in our Rendez-vous. Your lovely eyes are wet, my sweet, The passing moment, all too fleet.

Lovely, fluffy castles, All floating in the sky, While a flock of tiny birds Goes a-flying by. Little fairy pathways, Twisting out and in; Overhanging arches, Of ti-tree wild and thin.

SILVER AND GREEN A shining path of silver, Across the water grey; Little flecks of sunshine, Sparkling all the way. A big black cloud is creeping, Over the sunset's glow; But rays of golden sunshine Shine on the sea below. Now the sea has darkened, The sun is sinking low; The clouds are turning crimson, Soon it all will go. Yes, the colour all has gone; Where all before was bright, The sea has turned a darker grey, And so has come the night. —Claire Walker, 10 yrs.

The Wind Witch. The wind witch wakened me one night, Her hair was long, her eyes were bright, Her face was old and lined and haggard, Her dress was long, and black, and ragged. She always takes a keen delight In waking people up at night. She shakes the blinds, she rattles the panes, She screams up streets and shrieks down lanes. And when the wind witch has to sneeze, She tears the branches off the trees, She flattens fences, lifts off tiles, And causes havoc for miles and miles. —L. Rigby, VII.a.

Per Ardua ad Astra. Out of the blue it came,, grace showing in every line. As yet the colour was indistinguishable, but, as it came nearer, light and dark shades of brown could be seen. On and on it went, never hesitating, never faltering. Surely a master-designer was responsible for this bird of flight. A low sound came through the air, a not unpleasant sound. Nearer and nearer, and then further and further. Once more it

was a speck, this time fading from sight. Then, in waves they came, like a flock of migrating birds—the man-made, man-flown aeroplanes. —B. Mason, Leaving.

The Fairies' Play-time. The summer sun has gone to rest, The evening shadows fall, And from each flower within the wood, Sweet voices softly call. From every blossom fairies rise, And down the smooth stalks slide, They race along the dewy grass, And from each other hide. They dance and play, sing songs so gay, Hidden from mortal eyes, And up into the moon-lit air, They ride on butterflies. So on they play till dawn of day, Then swiftly all take flight, To sleep and rest in flowery beds, Until another night. —June Yates, Form VI.

To a Vegetable Garden. O thou child of many labours! O thou long-sought, hard-won bean patch! O how many moons it took us To convince the stubbon parent That his garden must give way to Thee, essential in austere times. O what many hours of toil, O what arguments and confabs. As to what should grace thy soil Were put into thy sole making! Now at last thou art established! Now at last thou flourishest strongly! See to it thou does not fail us! See thou keepest us in plenty! —Pat Lawrence, Leaving.

The Daylight-Saving Bill. When the Daylight-Saving Bill came in, The clocks moved on one hour, The farmer said, "The bill's no good: The cow's milk will go sour;

SILVER AND GREEN The rooster won't know when to crow; His cock-a-doodle-doo Will sound aloud at half-past one Instead of half-past two. The rabbits in the lucerne patch, Who cannot read nor write, Will think the farmer's crazy To be working in the night. And the mice behind the cupboard, When the alarum 'gins to sound, Will scamper off indignantly To their creep-holes in the ground. Now the bull-ants and the lizards And beetles large and small, All join the farmer's chorus, That the bill's no good at all. —V. Rowe, Sub. B Pandora. It was a night of moonlight and stars; earth grey phantom against the shimmering beauty of the sea. It was a night of dreams, dreams .of phantom ships and old seamen who forever haunted the shore so beloved by them. One could see them through the soft mist of the spray as it splashed across the old wall—faint, bent creatures, their voices mingling with the -roar of the sea and the whining of the wind. Was it any wonder that our eyes were shining and that we must walk the path of those who belonged to the sea? How dull, if we had -not paused to gaze far out across the bay, and dream of high adventure far, far beyond the -foam. I confess I would have become a smuggler in the old days, so that I might haunt -the old sea-coast with the added spice of excite-ment. There is a wonder about the sea that -makes one want to fall down and worship. A

I cannot tell how many thoughts spun -through my head as I stood, spellbound, before so much loveliness. Ambitions, sweet and full -of hope, raced through my mind, and achievement seemed but the flutter of the hand; all life seemed open to me and slave to me. It was, I am afraid, the unbalanced exhilaration of a drunkard. I was drunk with the sight of 'beauty which was beyond the very understanding of man. In that moment I could have turned pixie and followed their wild music, never to return. Such was the magic of the sea to me!

One inevitably descends from the sublime to the ridiculous, or even lower. With my mind full of poetry, passion, beauty, and a wonder, far greater than all these, I was moved to an emotion far less exalted. Eyes shining, lips parted, I suddenly caught the strains of the merry-go-round, grinding out in clashing rhythm against the melody of the ocean. For one moment my soul was full of anger at the intrusion of this rampant beast in my most "holy of holies." Then youth, or some other mischievous elf, took my hand and, tugging at it, begged me to seek the bright lights and forsake that which was dim, and of wonder, and unknown. My eyes were wet as I ran panting towards the unseen creature who was so very alive and glittering; I trembled as my eye took in all the delights of earthly entertainment. I could scarcely count the coloured lights dancing hazily about this whirl of glamour and excitement. Dreamily I compared them with the countless stars in the sky; blindly I crept nearer and nearer, warmed by such a display of life. Leaping on my coal-black charger, I went galloping through the night, scarcely breathing as the wind rushed past my ears. What matter if the pixies called me now—I was safe, free, able to laugh at their wild songs and wilder calls! And yet, I was almost crying, as they faded away into the shadows, faded far, far away, I know not where. The coloured lights grew brighter, and I was afraid! —C. Ellis, Leaving. I'd Like to Be. I'd like to be the lady Who plays the good old dame, She's always in a pantomime, Without her things are tame. Her dress is quite a marvellous one, Well out of date, I fear, With many frills and furbelows, Topped off with quaint headgear. She irritates most children, By missing obvious things; For all the tricks she always falls, And stupid songs she sings.

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And in the final scene she comes, Decked out in fine array; With here a nod and there a bow, She gaily trips her way. I'll have to find another part, If I'm to rise to fame, For I've discovered she's a man, So I can't be a dame. —M. Boulter, VII.a.

Our Land. This land of ours so vast and wide, This race so strong and free, Are ours to guard against the foe, And serve right gloriously. The sweat of honest men has run To build this nation fair, And this return to them we owe, No foreign yoke to bear. Our heritage of liberty For evermore shall stand, While there is still one valiant heart To fight for this, our land. The spirit of the pioneers Still lives in us to-day, The flame which burned within their hearts Has never died away. As our fathers did before us, We fight an enemy Who would overrun our land so fair And crush our liberty. So to every true Australian The call is, "Take your stand, Rally to the colours To defend your native land." —Rita Bull, Leaving.

The Blue Lake Fairy. A lovely little fairy was dancing on her toes on the edge of a lake. She had silver wings and long golden hair, and a long blue scarf float;rm as she danced. The little birds flew round her, and the squirrels ran up and down the trees and shook the pink blossoms on to the water. Two big butterflies, one yellow, and one purple, carried little buttercups filled with blue berries, and they dropped

them into the lake and made the water blue, The squirrels mixed the water with their long, bushy tails. Soon the big leaves turned yellow and red, fell from the trees, and floated along the water like little boats, with fairies sitting in them, each one holding an umbrella, which was a golden poppy, and lanterns made from bluebells. They all sailed across the blue lake in the moonlight, and it was a very pretty sight. —V. Cadzow, Form V.

The Piper of Dream. The piper of dreams sits playing his tune, Down in the shady dell, Calling all fairies and gay little wood-folk, Who dance to his music so well. Furry creatures, with thin beady eyes, Come to hear this mellow tune; For they are bewitched by the musical sound, And the shadows of trees and the moon. When Mistress Day comes to show forth her light, The wood folk must hasten away; For, if they were caught by her magical spell, The piper would then cease to play. —J. Wilson, Intermediate.

To Spring. Come to waken our hearts, 0 Spring, Spirit divine! Come to waken the joyous song, Dead in our hearts these cold months long,. The song of new life, once so strong, Spirit divine! Come to waken the dormant life, Spirit divine! Spread thy soft wings o'er the earth, To hill and valley bring rebirth, Fill all the world with joy and mirth, Spirit divine! Come to waken the hearts of men, Spirit divine! Inspire new thoughts of peace and love, Send to earth the tranquil dove, Let love descend from heav'n above, O'er all the earth. —Pat Lawrence, Leaving-

SILVER AND GREEN A Trip Through the Suez Canal. It was just after three o'clock in the afternoon as we entered the Suez Canal, escorted by a row-boat and two natives. There was a cold wind blowing which took a great deal of that stifling hotness of the East away, and made our journey comparatively comfortable as regards the weather. Along the Egyptian side of the canal runs a road which leads to Cairo, and along this road, in a motor car, drove some of our exfellow-passengers, who had disembarked at Port Said and were bound for Cairo. We exchanged sentences once or twice until the road turned inland. On the Arabian side we saw a caravan on the march, going towards Port Said. As our ship was not a mail boat, we had to tie up to allow any oncoming boat to pass, as the canal is not wide enough to allow two liners to pass without drawing into the side. When we sighted a ship coming towards us, the two natives in the row-boat seized the hawsers that were thrown to them, one from the bows and another from the stern of our ship, and made them fast to capstans which stood along the sides of the canal. This sounds easy enough, but there was a slope of fine, slippery Arabian desert sand between the water and the capstans, while the rope was heavy, and the ship heavier still, so by the time the natives had slithered down the slope a few dozen times, and finally, after much effort, managed to drag the ship ashore and made her fast, quite a time had passed, and most of the passengers were leaning over the rail, laughing at the unfortunate natives' struggles to climb the slope. As dusk approached, a searchlight was rigged up in the bows of the ship, and this was alight the whole of the night. We had to tie up four more times during the night for oncoming ships, so the natives must have had a busy time. At dawn next morning we left the Suez Canal, and the two natives, now thoroughly exhausted after their strenuous night's work, and steamed on through the Red Sea. —Joan Wilkinson, Intermediate. Springtime. Springtime is a gay time, When all the flowers bloom, The little birds all make their nests, And chirp a happy tune.

The wattle by the country creek Is all in blossom now, And lovely little golden balls Are hanging to the bough. Springtime is a gay time, With little lambs about, And children playing everywhere-Just hear them sing and shout! —Rosemary Gladwell, Form VI.

The Song of Conquered Peoples. Farewell to thee, 0 Mirth, To thee we say good-bye! The strong oppressor's hand Is resting on our land. Our hearts are steeped in woe, We can but sigh, Farewell! Farewell to freedom then, For we are conquered men; Enchained are we by those Who are such cruel foes. They rule with iron rod! Fair freedom then, Farewell! But not farewell to hope; She lives in every heart. No cruelty can kill The flames which all do fill. We wait for liberty! We shall not part From Hope! —R. Campbell, Sub.A.

Sunrise in the Metropolis. By an eastward-facing window stands a mother of the slums, As the dawn in all its greyness turns to gold. She has given all she cherishes for her country and for God, For her sons are in the ranks of the boldest of the bold. And as she stands in silent prayer for those she loves so well, The sun in all its splendour sheds a glory over all,

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And she feels a surge of hope, filling heart and brain and soul, For she knows her God is with her till the last clear trumpet call.

Its fence is all zigzag, Its gate isn't there, Its glass is all broken, But it doesn't care.

—Rita Bull, Leaving.

The Daisies. Some slender daisies grew beside A swaying poppy of colour bright, But the daisies' hearts were made of gold, And their fragile petals were purely white. A gentle breeze sprang up one morn; It brought the blossom out to play; The honey-bees came out to hum On such a warm and sunny day. The butterflies flew through the leaves, And oft they settled on the flowers; When soon there came a little boy Who cared no whit for time and hours. He carried in his hand a net To catch the dancing butterflies That hovered o'er the flowers and grass; But soon the poppy caught his eyes. The child, he tossed his golden head And laughed, as the daisies swayed unbound; He crushed the poppy as he went, And the bright red petals fell to the ground. Not one more thought did he give this thing, But past the flowers he laughed and flew To catch the dancing butterflies Which fluttered in the sky so blue. The daisies gently swayed in the grass, Whispering of what had come to pass, Of the poppy with heart so filled with pride, Which now lay crumpled by their side. —Pauline Smith.

The Little Crooked Cottage. The little crooked cottage Is as queer as can be, Its windows are crooked, And so is a tree.

Through storms and through rain It keeps standing quite still, It nearly fell over Without any will. Creak go the doors As they swing on one hinge; Squeak go the stairs As they rattle and cringe. Its owner's been gone For many a year; It looks very pretty When the weather is clear. Its paint is all faded, It has hardly a top— I'm frightened one day It will just fall down "flop!" —G. Short, Form V.

Forgive Us When We Pray. In prayer we ask to be forgiven All our debts; we say we've striven Hard to right the wrongs we do To fellow men, but most—to You. But on the morrow, with the day, We tread the old self-chosen way, We do not mean to be untrue, Or all our promises undo. Forgive us when we pray. People mock at prayer and say, 'Tis useless. But, comes the day When, in some great distress they cry To Thee, and ask the reason why So great a forfeit should be paid. In trouble only, they seek Thine aid, Yet Thou art near them day by day. Oh, in Thy grace teach them to say, "Forgive us when we pray." —A. Lyon, Leaving.

SILVER AND GREEN Sunrise. The sky is dark and still a little starry, but in the east, behind the long black clouds, a faint pink glow gradually ascends. The clouds are framed with a halo of colour, and, as if by magic, the stars disappear, one and all. The entire heavens become tinted, lighting to perfection the thin shadow of cloud, wind-rippled like sand in the shallows. Treetops awaken to

the new day, shivering in the slight breeze which seems to have suddenly risen from nowhere,, and the sparkling grass sways a brighter green. Then, above the horizon, a great crimson globe like a flame appears. For God's glory —the sun—has arisen. —Pat James, Leaving.

Greetings from F. J. Cato Old Girls' Association Hon. Secretary: D. J. Kemp (Joan Kilfoyle). On this occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Hawthorn M.L.C., I express the desire of all fellow-associates in extending our congratulations and best wishes. We appreciate the opportunity of uniting with you to celebrate such an event, and, in extending our greetings, join with all present and former students of M.L.C. in expressing the sincere hope that ere long the present international situation will have given way to one of "Peace on earth, good will to men." Our association is yet young; we have been in existence for just five years, during which time we have reached a membership of 190 ex-students. We commenced with an enrolment of 46 at the first general meeting in the School Assembly Hall on Wednesday, 30th June, 1937. A committee was then formed, office-bearers elected, and a programme planned of such functions as welfare and social evenings, tennis nights and afternoons, picture nights, Back-to-School Day, and talks by girls who had travelled. The interest shown by members has been keen and encouraging. We have held three annual "At Homes," on one occasion eight debutantes being presented to Mrs. Kumm, acting on behalf of her mother, Mrs. Cato. Cheques were forwarded to the Red Cross and Comforts Fund as a result of these efforts. Throughout its activities our association has been greatly assisted by the co-operation of the successive Headmistresses, formerly Miss Jean Brown, and at present Mrs. de Melnotte (Miss Laura White).

The committee now in office is as- follows:— President, Mrs. Robert Laughlin (Betty Gilbert) ; vice-president, Irene Cutler; hon. secretary, Mrs. Basil Kemp (Joan Kilfoyle); treasurer, Joyce Kerr. Other members: Joyce Collett, Shirley Hore, Beverley Sheil and Beverley Richards. President's Report, 1941-42. President: Floss White. During the early part of the year the Old Girls' Association was quite active, holding two picture nights, at the Regent and State Theatres, and a tennis afternoon at School. On the first Monday in each month it was arranged that welfare evenings should be held in the School Hall, and from July to December the girls made many useful knitted articles for our fighting men abroad. These gatherings were curtailed, however, on account of the blackout conditions, and consequent inconvenience. The lighting restrictions have affected many of our activities, but those functions which we did hold were very successful. In place of the customary Annual Ball, it was decided that we should hold a more informal . dance at Tudor Court on Friday evening, 12th September, 1941. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Joyce Kerr and Shirley Hore, who, as ticket secretaries, helped to augment our donation towards the War Fund. . To aid funds for this dance, a picture night and skating evening were held, for which we are gratefully indebted to Joan Aveling and Jean Smith. In August the Annual School Church Service took place in the Orrong Road Methodist Church, and a number of old girls attended.

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We competed, as usual, on Sports Day, with the present students in a relay race. They were victorious. Back-to-School Day was not kept up on Show Day last year, as too many of the girls were working. Before Christmas an enjoyable Service Dance was arranged. Before closing I would like to extend my thanks to all members of the committee who have helped with the year's work—to Alice Cuming, as vice-president; Joyce Kerr and Mrs. Basil Kemp (Joan Kilfoyle), as joint secretaries; and to Mrs. Robert Laughlin (Betty Gilbert), as treasurer; also those members who have taken active part in the interest of the Association. Furthermore, I extend my heartiest welcome to the new members, and I hope that they, in turn, will do all in their power to help those elected as office-bearers to this year's committee. Social and General News. Bernice Murton has joined the W.A.A.A.F.; Dorothy Stewart, Betty Tyers and Betty Ward are now members of the A.W.A.S.; and Floss White intends enlisting shortly. Jean Overend's fiance, Flight-Lieutenant Gilbert Potier (R.A.F.), has been awarded the D.F.C. Engagements. 21st August, 1941—Lola Balstrup to Lieut. G. A. Turner, A.I.F., abroad. October, 1941—Isla Emery to Private R. Harrison, A.I.F., returned. 22nd December, 1941—June Braddock to L.A.C. Eric McDonald, R.A.A.F., of Sydney. 6th April, 1942—Joyce Kerr to Lieut. N. D. Anderson, A.I.F. 8th May, 1942—Jean Gillespie to Sergeant James McCulloch, A.M.F. 6th September, 1942—Alice Cuming to Private Graham Coloquhon, A.I.F., returned.

The following associates have also recently announced their engagements:—Jean Cornell, Edna Crawford, Dorothy Howson, Gwenda Hughes, and Beres and Shirley Phillips. Marriages. August, 1941—Consie Forster to Mr. G. J. James, at St. Catherine's, Gardenvale. 5th September, 1941—Joan Kilfoyle to Mr. B. T. Kemp, at St. Peter's, Eastern Hill. Norma Kilfoyle was bridesmaid. 8th November, 1941—Myrtle Beebe to Lieut. J. E. Barwick, A.I.F., at St. Leonard's, Brighton Beach. 25th March, 1942—Valma Reece, attended by her sister, Marjorie, to Sergeant A. Johnston, A.I.F., at St. Mary, Caulfield. Early in April—Jean Parker to Sergeant A. L. G. Bellion, A.I.F., returned, Scots Church, Adelaide. 25th April, 1942—Betty Gilbert to Sergeant Pilot R. H. Laughlin, R.A.A.F., at St. Mark's, Canterbury. Mrs. Basil Kemp attended the bride. Late in August, 1942—Betty Shaw to Mr. Clice Kershaw, at Christ Church, South Yarra. 5th September, 1942—Peggy Perrin to Corporal W. Robinson, A.M.F., at Armadale Baptist Church. Mrs. Alec Johnston acted as matron of honour. Obituary. We offer sympathy to the relatives of Betty Ogier, who died as the result of an accident on 19th June, 1942. Bereavements. We sympathise with these old girls in their bereavements:— Mrs. George James (Consie Forster), for the loss of her brother, Norman, A.I.F., abroad. Betty Snowball, for the loss of her mother, and Jean Turner, for the loss of her father.

MRS. A. HAY HEDLEY

(Rea

Lawson),

President of the Old Collegians' Club, 1942-43.

Miss EDITH C. BARKER, Secretary, Old Collegians' Club.

MRS. ROBERT LAUGHLIN (Betty Gilbert), President of Fred J. Cato Old Girls' Association.

MISS KENNEDY, President Sydney Branch, Melbourne M.L.C. Old Collegians' Club.

THE OLD COLLEGIAN DECEMBER, 1942.

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The Old Collegian Conducted by PAST STUDENTS OF THE METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE. EDITED BY NORMA ELLIOTT.

Office-bearers and Council, 1942-43. Office-bearers: President: Mrs. A. Hay Hedley (Rea Lawson). Vice-Presidents: Mrs. Gordon Sutherland (Eva Hall), Miss Kathleen Kelly, Rev. A. Harold Wood, M.A., B.D., Dip.Ed. (ex officio). Honorary Secretary: Miss Edith Barker. Honorary Assistant Secretary: Miss Sheila Marshall (on service). Acting Honorary Assistant Secretary: Miss Violet Woolcock. Honorary Treasurer: Mrs. P. R. Leslie (Mabel Rowe). Chairwoman, Club Rooms Committee: Mrs. N. L. Russell (Ida Skelton). Honorary Secretary, Club Rooms Committee: Mrs. J. H. Forsyth (Edna Pryor). Honorary Treasurer, Club Rooms Committee: Mrs. A. C. Tozer (Alice Thompson). Council: Mrs. E. A. Bell (Fanny Smith), Mrs. W. H. Blackburn (Vera Lockwood), Mrs. E. C. Burton (Ida Green),. Miss Nance Campbell, Mrs. L. S. Chambers (Jean Davison), Mrs. W. H. Edgar (Ruth Johns), Mrs. F. W. Flewellin (Ilma Towler), Miss Shirley Golder, Miss Dora Harcourt, Mrs. W. Hocking (Winnie Norman), Miss Enid Hocking, Mrs. J. C. King (Rene Rudduck), Miss Marjorie King, Mrs. Alex. Morgan (Mavis Beck),. Mrs. R. McCoy (Ann Dufty), Mrs. W. Nicholls (Win Gardner), Miss Isla Pearson, Miss Jean Robbins, Mrs. L. Williams (Winnie Stafford), Jean McAleice. Ex Officio: Miss Norma Elliott, Immediate Past President. College Council Representatives, February, 1942-44: Mrs. Walter Jack (Amy Jeffreson), Miss Olive Dodd, M.A., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. P. R. Leslie (Mabel Rowe), Mrs. J. F. Williams (Dorothy Holding).

Editorial. On the occasion of the Jubilee celebrations in 1931, "The Old Collegian" had the honour and privilege of appearing within the covers of "Silver and Green," the School Magazine. Since that day, time has flown swiftly on to the Diamond Jubilee Year of the School, and once again Old Collegians are accorded the privilege of marking the great occasion by making their records side by side with those of the School. Old Collegians speak with one voice in offering their congratulations to their old School. It is with thankfulness and joy we think of this Jubilee year. We rejoice with the School as it reaches this great milestone, and our hearts are full of gratitude and jubilation for its long and fruitful past, and for the magnificent achievement of the present. Think of the beginning, the hopes and the fears of the small beginning, the first few scholars, and then the long years of vision, of service, of faith, of courage, and of patient building on the part of those who have made the School what it is to-day! In this year of Jubilee, Old Collegians acclaim with joy and homage all those faithful ones, living and dead, whose service and vision have brought M.L.C. to this day of its Diamond Jubilee, which marks with honour its sixty years of nation building. On Service. Australian Army Nursing Service: Lesla Blanchard, Jean Crittenden, Joyce Crumpton, Geltha Forsyth, Marjorie Holding, Dorothy Scholes, Shirley Scobie, Marjorie Stevens, Marjorie Vasey. Voluntary Aid Detachment: Betty Shaw, Elva Simmons, Millie Slater. ‘. Australian Women's Army Service: Mrs. R. Catlin (Jean Griffiths), Kathleen Cook, Elsie Marriott, Sheila Marshall, Elizabeth Ratten, Pat. Varley, Loveday Williams.

SILVER AND GREEN Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force Service: Mary Allen, June Barnett, June Bassett, Mary Collocott, Margaret Cook, Irene Davies, Leslie Griffiths, Yvonne Goldstein, Joan Hargreaves, June Hill, Valda Kirton, June Parker, Amy Pilkington, Bonnie Raymond, Claire Smith, Juneve Sutherland. Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Club. By the Hon. Secretary, Edith C. Barker. The thirty-eighth annual meeting of the Old Collegians' Club of the Methodist Ladies' College was held in the drawing-room of the Independent Church, Collins Street, on Thursday, 10th September, 1912, at 8 p.m. The President, Miss Norma Elliott, occupied the chair, 45 members being present. Apologies were received from Mesdames E. E. Bignell, E. C. Burton, E. Forsyth, J. E. Gamble, Basil Kilvington, Alex. Morgan, S. Shellard, Misses R. and A. Flockart, E. Harcourt, B. DeHais, J. Sutherland. The minutes of the annual meeting, 1941, published in the December issue of the magazine, were passed as read, no business arising out of the minutes. Their adoption was moved by Mrs. W. Jack, seconded Mrs. T. H. Wood. The hon. secretary then presented the annual report for 1941-42, after which members stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of Old Collegians, Mrs. E. E. Carter (Doris Bowring), Mrs. E. Heath (Elsie Fitchett), Mrs. R. Landen (Ethel Robbins), Mrs. Fred. Winslow ( Jean Cox), Miss Dorrit .Mardell. Following the presentation of the balance sheet by the hon. treasurer, Mrs. P. R. Leslie, Mrs. E. A. Bell moved that the report of the hon. secretary and the hon. treasurer's balance sheet be adopted; seconded by Mrs. W. Blackburn. Carried. Reports were then received from delegates to the National Council of Women, Mrs. E. C. Burton and Miss Violet Woolcock; Red Cross Emergency Company, secretary, Miss Ruby Mitchell; dramatic, Miss Grace Rogers. Adop-tion carried. The syllabus for the year was left to the Council, with a recommendation from Mrs. W. L. Russell that the Council consider the advisability of the Annual Church Service being held at the Auburn Methodist Church.

Business referred from Council: A letter had been received from the Principal of the College, the Rev. A. Harold Wood, M.A., B.D., Dip.Ed., announcing the arrangements being made by the School in connection with the Diamond Jubilee, stating a sub-committee had been formed consisting of the four representatives of the Old Collegians' Club, and asking the president and secretary to join. It was thought the garden party might be made an important feature. The War Loan Bursary Fund, which the School had recently established, might appeal to Old Collegians as a Diamond Jubilee effort. A suggestion that "The Old Collegian" be amalgamated with "Silver and Green," and that from a business point of view the School would be prepared to approach the matter generously. The meeting gladly welcomed the idea of the garden party being made a special feature, arrangement to be left to the Council. War Loan Bursary.—Any further action to be left to the Council. Magazine.—Cost would be at the rate of £1 per page, Old Collegians' Club to have space desired by them. Miss Dora Harcourt moved: "That the 'Old Collegian' be incorporated with 'Silver and Green' for the year." Seconded by Mrs. W. Blackburn. Carried. The hon. secretary moved: "That a letter be forwarded from this meeting to Mr. Hollins, M.L.A., thanking him for the stand taken by him in the House regarding the liquor question, also to the National Council of Women, assuring them of the full support of members in any further action they are able to take in regard to the 'de facto' clause in the widows' pension." Seconded by Mrs. Alan McCutcheon. Carried. Names of office-bearers and council members were then stated, no elections taking place. Mrs. W. R. Nicholls, on behalf of members. thanked the president and council members for the service they had rendered Old Collegians during the year, Mrs. G. B. Swift supporting Mrs. Nicholls. Miss Norma Elliott, president, thanked members for their support during her term of office, and spoke of the pleasure it had given her being president, and in vacating the chair welcomed the incoming president, Mrs. A. Hay Hedley.

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The meeting then closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Annual Report of the Club, 1941-42. By the Hon. Secretary, Edith C. Barker. The annual report of the year 1941-42 is presented to you in a peaceful atmosphere, whilst the greatest tragedies in the history of the world are being enacted. The year has been one when we of this continent have been brought into the war zone, which means that no one person should be able to carry on as before, and so with the life of the club. Only four council meetings have been held, one at the Club Room, two at the College, and the fourth in the drawing-room of the Independent Church. As you have already read in the magazine of the temporary closing of the Club Rooms, it sufficed' to say how greatly we miss our city home. The Principal of the College, the Rev. A. Harold Wood, and Mrs. Wood have made the College in every sense "home" for the Old Collegians' Club, and it is on account of centralisation for members that this meeting is not being held at the College. The following were appointed to the executive in accordance with rule 6:—Office-bearers: Mesdames E. E. Bignell, E. C. Burton, W. F. Flewellin, A. S. Haycraft, the Misses A. Flockart, K. Kelly, I. Pearson and M. Ward. Miss Sheila Marshall, hon. assistant secretary, tendered her resignation in February owing to joining up with the Women's Army Service. This, however, was not accepted by the Council, Miss Marshall being advised that the Council wished to grant her leave of absence. Miss Marshall accepted, and we look forward to her returning to take over the secretaryship of the Club. Miss Violet Woolcock accepted the office of acting assistant secretary. Miss May Brunier also tendered her resignation on account of the continued ill-health of her mother. Back-to-School Day, as the first function of the year, was most enjoyable. Mr. Wood welcomed Old Collegians to the School, and after a response by the president, Miss Norma Elliott, the School entertained the assembly with a very fine programme. We are indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Wood for making such an enjoyable afternoon possible, and for the afternoon tea, which

was served in the dining hall, when Old Collegians were the guests of the College. In November the office-bearers were welcomed at morning assembly by Mr. Wood. The president, Miss Norma Elliott, had the honour of addressing the School with a view to interesting the girls in the Club and Club Rooms, and enrolling members; 64 joined up. As delegates to the National Council of women, Mrs. E. C. Burton and Miss Violet Woolcock represented the Club. The office-bearers were the guests of the College Council at Speech Night in the Melbourne Town Hall—a speech night full of interest, the musical portion being very beautiful. The Principal and Staff must have felt very proud of the School, and we offer our congratulations to them. Then, again, at the School Church Service in May, the office-bearers were asked to join in with the School in a most inspiring service,. to which country members were able to listen-in. The Red Cross Emergency Company has met regularly at the College as a Training Company, under the leadership of Mrs. Wood, and many members are now making their contribution to service. Owing to the Company having served its purpose, it was decided to disband, thus enabling members to use the evenings for other war-time efforts. The Club is. indebted to Mrs. A. H. Wood, as supervisor,. and Miss Ruby Mitchell, hon. secretary, and other officers for their work in carrying on such. a successful company. To all members who have given their time in order to be ready for service, we express our thanks. The vagaries of our climate caused great concern on the eve of the Garden Party. The 5th December was one of the worst days experienced for some years, and seemed a real flood rain. After receiving very many rings as to. whether the Garden Party was to be cancelled, the office-bearers conferred, the Weather Bureau was consulted, and the report received was as dismal as the day, and so, on a majority expression of the council members at five o'clock, it was decided to postpone the Garden Party till the 13th December; but, alas, at ten o'clock the same evening the clear, starry night promised a fine day for the morrow, too late to recall radio announcements and paper notices.

SILVER AND GREEN The president and secretary welcomed four members on the 6th, the weather being ideal. The following Saturday 145 members assembled, spending a very happy afternoon together. The donation box for the H.M.A.S. "Sydney" replacement netted £71613. It was not practical to have an evening to especially welcome the schoolgirls of 1941. We hope that this does not mean you will lose interest and drop out of membership. We need your co-operation, and your loyalty to the School demands that you enter into the club life, bringing the high ideals set before you into the Club and helping to knit the School and Club together. On Sunday evening, 28th June, the Church Service was held at Wesley Church, when out Principal was assisting the Rev. C. Irving Benson, D.D. The trio, Mrs. W. Miller and the Misses E. Haas and B. Wood, and the verse. Illingworth, I speaking choir, Messrs. I Eggleston, K. Horton, D. Pollock and R. Reseigh, contributed to a beautiful service. There was a marked increase in attendance. On Friday, 26th May, the Literary Evening was held at the College, when about 60 members met in the Boarders' lounge to hear Mr. Leonard Buck, who was to speak on the "Fall of Singapore." On account of illness, Mr. Buck was unable to be with us, and Mr. Alfred Coombe, president of the Campaigners for Christ, came and told us a little of the work being done. Our loving sympathy is extended to those of our members who have lost their loved ones on active service, and our thoughts are with those members who anxiously await news from their menfolk. We mourn the passing of five members during the year—Mrs. E. E. Heath (Elsie Fitchett), who was treasurer of the Club 1904, and president 1909. Mrs. Heath was associated with the Club since its inception. During the last few years she had not enjoyed good health, and on 3rd January passed away in her sleep. Mrs. E. E. Carter (Doris Bowring) was also actively connected with the Club from school days until she had to live quietly on account of her health. Mrs. Carter was president 1927, and contributed much to the life of the Club over a number of years. Two of our younger members, Mrs. Fred. Winslow

(Jean Cox) and Dorritt Mardell, passed away early in the year. The sympathy of the Club is extended to the families of these members. On the 14th May Mrs. R. Landen (Ethel Robbins), counsellor and friend to all, was called to the higher life. What greater tribute could be paid to Mrs. Landen than that published in "The Old Collegian"? Mrs. Landen's passing was peaceful, and on the afternoon of 15th May she was laid to rest, a service being held at her home, when Mrs. Bell, represent. ing the president, and I were present. The Rev. L. M. Thompson conducted the service, and a beautiful prayer was offered by the Principal of the College, the Rev. A. H. Wood. To Mr. Landen we extend our sympathy. For the past five years Mrs. Landen had been laid aside, and I feel you should know the joy it gave her when I, as your representative, visited her each Christmas Eve to convey greetings and remembrances from you all. The winner of the- "Ethel Landen" prize for Honour English was Jocelyne Buckland, 'who is now on the staff of the College doing the A.T.I. course. The Margaret Tiddeman Scholarship was divided between Meryl Perry and Wendy Williams. The College has suffered loss through the passing of the honorary treasurer, Mr. J. Gilchrist, and to his wife and family the sympathy of Old Collegians was extended. Congratulations and good wishes were offered to Victoria Krome on her appointment to the Headmistress-ship of the Geelong Church of England Girls' Grammar School. As schoolgirl and teacher she is well known to many members of the Club, and the regret felt when she left M.L.C. to take the position of Headmistress at Ballarat C.E.G.G.S. we know was felt, too, by the Ballarat people when she left them in December for Geelong. The Club membership stands at 450. Try and interest another girl to join. May we realise that the Club depends on the loyalty of each one, as the nation, and may each one so live that our cities may be the first front, and the second front the fighting line. I convey to the president and council members the appreciation of club members for their service during the year, and extend a welcome to the incoming president, Mrs. A. H. Hedley.

SILVER AND GREEN Club Rooms Annual Report. By Edna Forsyth, Hon. Secretary.

After many days of hard and tedious work, the M.L.C.O.C. Club Rooms in Nicholas BuildIt is with feelings of regret that I present ings were closed and vacated on Tuesday, 13th the sixteenth Annual Report of the Club Rooms. January, 1942. Here I would like to sincerely Three committee meetings and two members' thank all those who so kindly helped us in meetings have been held during the year. At this move. Shelvings and fittings, etc., were our first committee meeting in October, Mrs. left intact for the Victorian Hard of Hearing W. L. Russell (Ida Skelton) was unanimously Club, but were finally dismantled and sold. Members.—Membership at present is 59; 44 re-elected as chairman. In December a special members' meeting was held, "so that members of these will be members for the first six could discuss fully the present position and months when the Club reopens. There are still a few outstanding subscriptions, which the future of the Club Rooms." The secretary of Nicholas Buildings had notified our secretary treasurer would be very happy to receive. that, owing to the present war conditions, in Finance.—After passing through another future the building would be closed weekly at year of war, we are very proud to show a 7 p.m., and on Saurdays at 6 p.m. This was balance of £75/12/5 in the bank. Also we a severe blow to us, as it prevented us con- have £136 worth of war savings certificates. tinuing our sub-letting in the evenings. As The last five remaining debentures were fully this was our main source of revenue, there was paid, with interest, last October. no alternative but to close down. Twenty memThree luncheons have been held during the bers attended this meeting, 30 sent apologies year at the rooms:— and suggestions. After the matter had been September—Mr. Robinson spoke on "China, fully discussed, it was moved: "That the Club Her Habits and Customs." Rooms be closed as soon as possible, and go October.—Mrs. Tilley, J.P., spoke on the into recess for the duration of the war; office"German Youth Movement." bearers and committee to remain in office and November.—Monsieur F. Gilbert on "Free to meet occasionally; furniture, etc., to be stored, and final arrangements to be left in France." These luncheons were ever popular, and the hands of the office-bearers"; and "that paid members for 1941-42 be refunded 10/, or always well attended. Social, 5th December.—We celebrated our carry them on for the first six months when the Club Rooms reopen, members who had fifteenth birthday by having a buffet tea at not resigned to be charged 10/-." During the the rooms. An. attractive cake, with fifteen meeting the president, Miss Elliott, was lighted candles, made by Mrs. A. C. Tozer 'phoned and informed of proceedings, and (Alice Thompson), was presented to the chairsaid that she felt "sure what had been decided man (Mrs. Russell). The tea was followed by upon had been decided in the best interest of a crazy whist evening; sixteen men from the the Club." So it was with sad hearts that the fighting forces were our guests; total attendance office-bearers set about placing furniture and was 46. Members of the committee kindly kind. Several members kindly volunteered to donated the supper, prizes, cigarettes, etc. The store various "bits and pieces," and the remain- room was beautifully decorated by Mrs. W. ing articles were stored at Kipling Street, Jack (Amy Jeffreson) and Mrs. Alan Bell Moonee Ponds, under the care of Mr. A. Rowe, (Fanny Smith). and covered by insurance by the Methodist 9th December.—Mrs. Tilley, J.P., continued Connexional Guarantee Fund. Two itemised her interesting address on the "German Youth lists have been pasted into our minute book, Movement." Thirty-seven members and friends an agreement signed by the parsonage trust enjoyed a very interesting and happy evening. and our office-bearers, and the other signed Four members kindly donated supper, etc., and by members and our office-bearers. Should it £2/10/- was sent to Mr. H. Wood towards become necessary for us to sell any of the the M.L.C. Ambulance Fund. It is pleasing furniture in their care, the above will have first to note that our last social function held at option of purchase, excepting the piano. the rooms was for such a worthy cause. •

—C. Stuart Tompkins. DAUGHTERS AND GRANDDAUGHTERS OF OLD COLLEGIANS AT HAWTHORN.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. DAUGHTERS AND GRANDDAUGHTERS OF HAWTHORN OLD COLLEGIANS ATTENDING "FRED. J. CATO" BRANCH, ELSTERNWICK.

—C. Stuart Tompkins. HOCKEY TEAM, HAWTHORN. Dunstan, Mary Stolz, Margaret Robinson, Laurie Miles, Standing: Doreen Lancaster, Nancy Edmunds, Faye Joan Whiteside, Anne Rigby (capt.), Margery Walklate. Sitting: Nancy Madder and Betty McCaghern.

Swart Tompkins. BASKET-BALL TEAM, HAWTHORN. Gwen Farrant (caps.), Betty Langford, Marion Hiscox, Beverley Rogers, Judy Lee, Betty Rogers. Absent: Vera McGillivray (vice-capt.).

SILVER AND GREEN Since the closing of the rooms in January we have been meeting occasionally, twice at the Kiosk, Fitzroy Gardens. On 19th February, owing to unfavourable weather conditions, only four of us weatheied the storm. 19th March was well attended; members remained afterwards to decide final arrangements for shelvings, fittings, etc., which had been left at the rooms. 30th April.-2 p.m.: Members met at the home of Mrs. B. Kilvington (Lucy Watsford). This meeting was well represented, and a report was given by Mrs. Russell, where furniture, etc., had been placed. 5th June.-2.30 p.m.: Members and friends met at the home of Mrs. E. T. Bailey (Alice Wells), and were charmingly entertained by Mrs. W. Miller (Dorothy Reseigh). 18th July.-2.45 p.m.: Members and friends met at the Melbourne Public Library Tearooms, and afterwards spent some time meandering around the gallery, etc. In closing, I should like to say "a big thank you" to Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Tozer, committee and members for their loyal support and cooperation through the years, and especially during my term of office. With best wishes to all, and the earnest hope that happier days are approaching.

Report of Delegates to National Council of Women. On behalf of Mrs. Burton 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, and regard our attendance at the meetings as a pleasure and a privilege. Owing to war-time conditions, it has been found necessary to make certain changes. The meetings are now held on alternate months, and in the afternoon. It was also decided to retain the present officers and executive for a further period of twelve months without re-election, thus saving both time and money. The Council has been obliged to vacate its premises in National Bank Chambers, and is now located in Nicholas Buildings. On hearing the reports, one is amazed at the wide field of women's activities in the social

Lfe of the community, thus showing the great influence women exert in the affairs of to-day. Business arising out of the minutes dealt with the inadequate allowance of the W.A.A.A.F.S., who found the living-out allowance insufficient. After much patient and persistent interviewing of the Air Minister, the president was able to report that the position had been received. Considerable correspondence was received concerning the liquor abuses, and the appalling sight of so many young girls about the streets late at night, often under the influence of liquor. The president felt that, as a women's organisation, we could not let such a state of affairs go unheeded, and intended waiting on the Commissioner of Police (Mr. Duncan) to see what could be done about it. Another report dealt with the Widows' Pensions Bill. The opinion of Council was that, while they were quite in agreement with the payment of a pension to necessitous widows, they were strongly opposed to the granting of a pension to "de-facto" widows. They consider it in the first place to be wrongly named, there being no such thing as a "de-facto" widow, and secondly, objection was raised to the payment from public money to such persons, thereby setting a price on immorality, and so undermining the institution of marriage. The Council has always stood for the sanctity of the marriage state, and it was unanimously decided to make representation to Parliament with the object of having that section of the act repealed. The speakers at those meetings have been most interesting and enlightening, their subjects covering a wide range of current topics. On the 9th April Mr. Sampson, a member of the Government War Damage Risk Insurance, gave an account of the scheme. He outlined its function, and the proposed manner in which it would operate should damage occur as a result of enemy action. On the 1 1 th June the speaker was Miss Pat Jarrett, a journalist attached • to the "Herald" staff. Miss Jarrett spent two years at the British Legation in Washington, where she met some interesting personalities, and was greatly impressed with American women. On the 13th August the speaker was Mr. Charles Boyce, a prominent grazier, and a

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member of the Australian Broadcasting Commission since 1940. His subject was "The Challenge of the Atlantic Charter." He outlined the aims set forth in the charter, pointing out that we were not fighting for ourselves, but for a better world, in which the spoils o. conquest must be shared by all, and tyranny abolished. He hoped for the establishment of a free world citizenship, with an educated democracy, and a freedom from material want. Mrs. MacNaughton, a member of the Clothes Rationing Commission, gave a brief talk on the subject, outlining its aims and its necessity. —Violet E. Woolcock.

Methodist Ladies' College Red Cross Emergency Service Company.

On behalf of the Company, I desire to place on record our grateful thanks to our two lecturers, Mrs. Wood and Mr. Eggleston, and to Mrs. Roberts, who has always helped us so willingly and so capably in our practical work. The October meeting was in the hands of Mrs. Wood, who arranged for a series of interesting and instructive films on Red Cross work at home and abroad to be shown to members and friends. The last of the series, an American film, demonstrated very vividly how easily accidents can happen through thoughtlessness and carelessness, both in the home and in the street, and stressed the need of a knowledge of first aid, so that victims of such accidents may receive skilled treatment.

On 10th November our members were joined Secretary's Report, 3rd August, 1942. On behalf of the M.L.C. Red Cross Emer- by several members of the "Ruyton" Company gency Service Company, I have pleasure in and others interested, to hear Dr. Lucy Bryce presenting the report for 1941-42, being the speak on "Blood Transfusion." In her lecture Dr. Bryce traced the development of blood third annual report of the Company. On 7/8/41 the following officers were tiansfusion from the early experimental stages elected for the ensuing year: —Superintendent, to the efficient service, which, at the present Mrs. A. H. Wood; assistant superintendents, time, is doing so much to aid recovery and Miss M. Ward, Miss D. Kerr; treasurer, Miss save life in cases of serious illness and accident. P. Forsyth; secretary, Miss R. Mitchell; hon. Within the last few years, especially since the auditor, Mr. E. Clark, the Secretary of the outbreak of war, methods of preserving blood for use in emergency or of preserving serum College. During the past year the undermentioned or plasma from it, have been discovered, and classes were held:—On 21st July Mr. Alec these discoveries have made it possible Eggleston gave the first of a series of six for donors in Australia to give blood, which, lectures on Air Raid Precautions. There were as serum, may be sent to save the lives of our 46 enrolments in this class, including mem- 12.ghting men. Dr. Bryce brought with her bers from other companies, and all were very various exhibits, including blood so preserved. appreciative both of Mr. Eggleston's inter- Miss Olive Dodd proposed a vote of thanks esting and comprehensive lectures and of his to Dr. Bryce. typewritten notes thereon, distributed before On 29th June a picture night was given, each lecture. Thirty-one sat for the examina- gratuitously, in the music hall by the Vacuum tion on 25/8/41, all securing very creditable Oil Co. The programme include A.R.P. films, passes. showing what the householder should do in At the January meeting it was decided to the event of an air raid, how to deal with commence this year with a St. John First Aid incendiaries, and how to stop bleeding; several Course, the second of such courses organised films of an entertaining nature followed. by our Company. Mrs. Wood very kindly As a result of a "box at the door" at these consented to be our lecturer, and Mrs. Roberts gatherings, the amount of £2/16/10 various to be in charge of the practical work. Fortywas donated to Red Cross funds. appreciated eight attended the class,, and greatly During the year some of our members have Mrs. Wood's very helpful lectures; 27 sat for the examination, and 26 passed, the average been very active in transport and other warresult being 80.5, which in itself demonstrates time services; many are staffing first aid posts how excellent was the training received, and and fitting themselves, by special training in also the lively interest of members in the course. weekly practices, for any emergency that may

SILVER AND GREEN arise, while a number are doing valuable voluntary work at "Stonnington" and "Rockingham" Convalescent Homes. The • number of members on the roll as at 30th June, 1942, was 48, as against 70 in 1941, and 155 in 1940. I should like, on behalf of the members of the Company, to express once more our deep appreciation of the privilege accorded us of meeting at the College, and to thank our superintendent, Mrs. Wood, for her gracious leadership and her generous giving of time and interest in the service of the Company, and, in conclusion, to thank the Executive for their valuable co-operation in the work of the past year. --Ruby C. Mitchell, Hon. Secretary. Also I have to report that at the annual meeting it was decided that the M.L.C. Red Cross Emergency Service Company be disbanded. May I explain the reasons for this action. The following facts were placed before members in order that they might come to a decision regarding the future of the Company:-"In the past, the Company has functioned chiefly as a training company, and members have had opportunity of training and qualifying in first aid, home nursing, A.R.P., cooking and mass catering. As a result of such training, many are now doing useful work in connection with first aid posts, convalescent homes, etc. "The number of financial members on the roll for 1941-42 was 48; of these, thirteen joined merely to attend the first aid class commenced in January, eleven do not attend Company meetings, leaving only 23, whom we may term 'bona-fide' members, as contrasted with a membership of 155 for our first year. "The majority of these original members having trained in the main courses, are no longer in the Company, and the position has to be faced that, with depleted numbers, the membership requirement for all classes makes it impossible for the Company either to organise other classes or to repeat the courses already carried through, in response to the few requests that are received from time to time. Neither can the Executive invite speakers to address the Company, when the audience is such an uncertain quantity.

"It is anticipated that under brown-out conditions, attendance at meetings will still further decline, and there is this important question to consider: In these days, when time and service are of ever-increasing value to our country, whether trained members could not devote the time given to attending meetings to more useful purposes. Some are already giving Monday nights to V.A.D. and First Aid Post work; others have signified their intention, if they have Mondays free, of doing voluntary clerical work in one of the service departments on that evening, while to all another free evening furnishes another opportunity for national service of one kind or another. "In face of these facts, we must decide whether any really worthy purpose is served in keeping the Company in existence." After discussion, it was unanimously decided to disband the Company. May I conclude by saying that it has been a very happy association—this meeting together for training of representatives of so many "generations" of school life and, as Old Collegians, we have greatly appreciated the privileges of meeting at the College and of having as our leader Mrs. Wood, the wife of the Principal of the. College. We all regret exceedingly having to disband. Under brighter conditions it would have given us great pleasure to welcome for training the girls as they leave school, but the "brown-out" makes this impossible. However, it is felt that the Company has done very good work in training so many in first aid, home nursing and other courses, and thus fitting them to play a useful part in any national emergency. Notes from M.L.C. Old Collegian Players By Grace Rogers, Hon. Secretary. Here we are nearly into 1943, so once again we meet to report to you our doings of this passing year 1942. With more than half our members in the W.A.A.A.F.S., some here, and some in other States, our activities have been somewh'at curtailed, and it has not been possible to attempt our usual annual play. But our time during the past few months has been fully occupied in rehearsing four one-act plays—"Trumpet in the Dust," "Out of the Storm," "None of Them Perfect," and "Dinner for Ten." Our

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first showing was at the Auburn Methodist At the beginning of the year lectures ceased Church on the 24th of October. Several other for three or four days, and students were bookings lie ahead, so it will be a busy two occupied in digging trenches, filling sand bags, months till Christmas. white-washing steps, camouflage netting, or in It is no small effort on the part of some of attending lectures in first aid and A.R.P. The the players, who are working hard, and long result of these few days of concerted effort hours, but we all feel that to keep together was a University prepared for any enemy now and do our bit towards whatever charity onslaught. is in need is just another small way of helping In addition to this official effort, the women things along. of the University did a splendid job throughout Last year was a bumper one indeed; alto- the year, and each one undertook a special gether during the twelve months of 1941 we branch of war work, e.g., creche work, first raised well over £300 for various charity and aid, A.R.P. or "digging for victory." These war organisations. activities will not cease after the exams., as Since our showing at Central Hall of "House practically every student has responded to the to Let," we have given repeat performances Government appeal for help with fruit-picking, at St. Dunstan's, Auburn Methodist Church, harvesting or canning. If you wonder where St. Leonard's, Essendon Methodist Church, St. the University Old Collegians are from Decem• Andrew's, and at Firbank College, the last in ber to March, you will find them in the rural aid of the Royal Melbourne Hospital. districts of Victoria. One of our players, Gwenda Wilson, is Sport and dramatic have had their part in appearing in quite a number of the Lux radio supplying the needed recreation, and matches plays. Congratulations, Gwenda! have been arranged in tennis, hockey, baseball We are sorry to lose from our midst once and basket-ball. Old Collegians have been more Jean Mackenzie; this time her work takes particularly prominent in tennis and hockey, her to Brisbane. Cheerio, Jean! and have kept up the traditions of the old To Jean Catlin goes our deepest sympathy in School. her recent sad loss. Our thoughts go out to Alison Hall, Dorothy Bennetts (music), Judy her at this time, as to all other Old Collegians Campbell, Margaret Colborne-Veel, Shirley who have suffered. Smith (massage), Petera Campbell (arts and Our best to Irene Davis, June Bassett, Juneve journalism), Betty Hookway, Margaret Rouch, of June Parker, Sutherland the Barbara Taylor (arts), Jean Clarke (science), and W.A.A.A.F.S., and to all others in the forces. Dawn Davis, Joan Eggleston, Lynette Firth We do say "thank you" to Mrs. Sutherland (medicine) were all freshers this year. for all the splendid help she has given us. Her enthusiasm has made it possible for us Sydney News. to keep in touch in these days when interests On 2nd September, 1942, about twenty of and work scatter us so widely. our Club members gathered at luncheon in In closing, we would like to wish Old Colthe Girls' Secondary Schools' Rooms, to greet legians all the very best that Christmas can our ex-president, Mrs. Odgers, who returned hold, and a sincere hope that the new year will to the city for a break during a period of bring us to happier, peaceful days again. evacuation. Incidentally, her home is adjacent Cheerio and good luck to you all! to the lighthouse at Vaucluse. She told us University Notes, 1942. that her three children are being educated by By Joan Eggleston. correspondence, at which study they spend University life has not been left untouched about five hours a day. by the war, and while many of its former Several of us had a very happy day at Sadie activities have disappeared, others have arisen (Reynolds) White's home, where we had a to take their place. These have been particu- more intimate chat with Doris (Grainger) larly directed towards a one hundred per cent. Odgers. war effort, and M.L.C. representatives at the Early in October we journeyed to Vaucluse, University have been well to the fore. some of us by ferry, others by bus, to the

SILVER AND GREEN Thome of Mrs. Sham (Ivy Kermode). There we partook of a buffet luncheon, and also feasted on the lovely surrounding views of the Harbour, and later walked in the garden, which took us to the water's edge. Doris Herring has been on a visit to her brother in Pymble since the death of her father. She spent a day with May Chancellor, and a few others came along to meet her. Sydney Club is finding it difficult to keep in touch with all its members. Some won't venture out at night, and others are fully occupied in the daytime. Our much-loved secretary, Bessie Leckie, has not been her usual energetic self this year, but we hope that with care and rest she will soon be her old self again. Jean Watson is engaged to Alan Grozier, and expects to be married early in December. Jean Crane has returned to her home in Sydney. Janet Black is doing munition work. We record with regret the sudden death of Mrs. Spring Brown (Haidee Levy) in September. We extend sympathy to Mrs. H. K. Green-hill (Flo. Greenhill), Dorothy Sutton (Reynolds), both of whom lost their mothers -recently. —May H. Chancellor.

Adelaide Branch of Melbourne Old Collegians' Club. Annual Report, Year Ended 14th August, 1942. By the Hon. Secretary, Mrs. P. McC. Strang (Connie Beighton). I have the pleasure to present the ninth annual report of our club. This year has embraced many anxious moments, as for the first time in our history an enemy threatens our -peaceful shores; however, it is with great confidence we look forward to the rising dawn of a new peace in the near future. In spite of all these anxieties, the outstanding feature of our Club "The Bond of Friendship." remains steadfast and unshaken. As most of us are affected personally by the present state of affairs, nothing seems to mar our friendly and 'happy gatherings, and a keen interest is still -maintained by most of us for the welfare of -the Club. That, I think, justifies the main .ourpose of its foundation, and I would like to

take this opportunity by thanking the members' committee for the enthusiastic help they have given me in the past year. On 13th October, 1941, the committee met at "The Grosvenor" for afternoon tea, to discuss the year's programme, which proved to be most successfully arranged. Our first gathering for the year was on 13th December, 1941, when Mrs. Rooney kindly offered her home and court for a tennis and bridge night. It was a most enjoyable evening, and passed only too quickly. The proceeds were sent in to the Y.M.C.A. appeal. Owing to the intense heat, our hostess had thoughtfully arranged the tables on the lawn for the bridge players, which gave a delightful atmosphere. At the next happy meeting our president was hostess at her home on 1st April. It took the form of a bridge party, and was enjoyed by all of us. The proceeds for this afternoon were for the Red Cross, and we congratulate our president on the success of the afternoon. On 23rd June the annual husbands' and wives' bridge night was held at the home of your secretary. In spite of the "black-out," there was a fair attendance. The proceeds went to "Prisoner of War Fund," and the evening proved a successful and happy one, for which I thank the members for the support they gave me. During the year our treasurer, Mrs. Benda, has, unfortunately, been very ill, and it is with certainty I voice the pleasure of us all to know her health has improved considerably. It is with great confidence we enter the tenth year of our Club and trust the future will hold many such pleasures enjoyed by us in the past. It is our task to try and enlarge the member. ship and induce old scholars to join with us and retain the association of the old School, and thus assuring a firmer foundation for the years to come.

Adelaide News. Owing to the success of last year's annual meeting held during the afternoon at the Piccadilly Cafe, it was decided to do likewise this year, and a jolly afternoon was the result. We started off by playing bridge, after which we had afternoon tea, each one having on her place card a sprig of daphne, with a bow of

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the school colours. Miss B. Jackson won the competition, with a box of flowers presented by the secretary. Then business was discussed. The office-bearers re-elected were:—President, Mrs. C. L. Morgan (Ruby Miller) ; vice-president, Mrs. Rooney (Gertie Nicholson) ; secretary, Mrs. P. McC. Strang (Connie Beighton) ; assistant secretary, Mrs. Field (Addie Crane) ; treasurer, Mrs. F. Benda (Cherry Bailey) ; the committee members were Mesdames L. A. Cox (Mary Hart), J. F. W. Dunn (Estelle Gardner), J. Grace (Lillian Bell), H. L. Stephenson (Miriam Longmire). We were very pleased to welcome back to our Club Mrs. J. Grace (Lillian Bell), and also to notice how well our treasurer, Mrs. Benda looked after her illness. Both Mrs. Dunn's (E. Gardner) and Mrs. Cox's (Mary Hart) elder sons are in the fighting forces, and we wish them the very best of luck in every way. Mrs. A. Adlam (Editha Gardner) and Mrs. P. McC. Strang (C. Beighton) are still waiting news of their husbands. Our deepest regrets and sympathies were extended to Mrs. C. H. Winnall on the death of her husband.

News of Old Collegians. Lesla Blanchard (A.A.N.S.) and Elva Simmons (V.A.D.) had convalescent leave in Jerusalem after a bout of sandfly fever, at the same time. They did the Hezekiah's tunnel trip, wading waist deep through water of c'ubious nature, and attended by hordes of young Arabs. They send greetings to all Old Collegians. Edith Pearse (Crone), of Blackwell, Queensland, and sister-in-law of Keenie Harbison, met Glorence Collocott (Chellew) in Brisbane rccently, and spent the day together. Jean Fowler, of Adelaide, has been the guest of Enid Hocking. Mrs. Pickwell's (Ruth Salter) husband has arrived in Australia, after a very hazardous trip from New Guinea. Dulcie Hollyock is on the staff of the Wycheproof State School. Andree Storey is nursing at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Joan Howie has completed her first year nursing at the Mildura Base Hospital.

Grace Rowe spent the winter in Mildura. Pearl Mealy and Edith Barker spent a holiday in Mildura. Edith Barker, honorary secretary, arranged a very happy reunion of Old Collegians at Mildura on 22nd September, when the following Old Collegians were her guests at luncheon:—Mrs. L. Murray (Blanche Banks), Mrs. J. Worland (Marjorie Taylor), Mrs. J. Harrison (Margaret Smart), Miss Kilsby (Adelaide M.L.C.), Norma Buxton, Kath. Roberts, Roberta Gilchrist (Melbourne), Jenny McConchie, Barbara Murray, Noni Hutchinson, and Joan and Margaret Howie. Edith Barker also had afternoon tea with Lorna Carter, who has been staying with her aunt, Mrs. Bowring, for some weeks. Claire Curnow has been the guest of Dorothy Day at the Methodist Parsonage, Mildura. Mrs. W. E. Hocking (Winnie Norman) is• on the house committee of the United Board Church Hostel for the Forces at the Independent Church, Collins Street, Melbourne. Mrs. Norman Barrett's (Elvie Ryall) husband is a pilot officer on the administrative side of the R.A.A.F., and is stationed at Milne Bay. Mrs. A. H. Hedley's (Rae Lawson) husband, Major Hedley, is in the A.I.F. as C.O. of an engineering unit. Major Hedley is a licensed surveyor, holding the degrees of B.C.E. and B.Sc. Mrs. John Murphy (Gladys Chance) is one of the first two army-attached Red Cross girl workers to go to an operational area in Australia. Their work will include the distribution of Red Cross stores, the running of a library, writing letters for the boys, and darning their socks. Mrs. John Murphy did a businesscourse at M.L.C., and later took up nursing. She trained at the Austin Hospital, and afterwards worked for the Melbourne District Nursing Society. She has had two years of war service in military hospitals. Mrs. Murphy, therefore, takes to her new "job" experience and training, the foundation of which was laid at M.L.C.. Lieutenant John Murphy is on service somewhere in the north The best wishes of Old Collegians go with them both. Hilda Fiddian has joined the Land Army, and is in the Hamilton district. Jean Torry is on the staff at "Lauriston."

SILVER AND GREEN Miss Hunt has given up her home and school in Black Rock, and joined her sister at Mont Albert. Old Collegians extend their best wishes to Joan Illingworth, and the hope that her mother, who is seriously ill, will soon be restored to health and strength. The editress of "The Old Collegian" expresses thanks to Elsie Ridge, of Launceston; Gertie Humphreys, and Vera Sollas, all of whom forwarded missing copies of the magazine. Because of the generosity of these Old Collegians, the file is now complete. Engagements. Norma Buxton, of Mildura, to Pilot Officer J. Newman, R.A.A.F., England. Dr. Dorothy Champion, Perth, Western Australia, to Captain Colin Fraser, A.I.F. Maida Archbold to Bombadier Alan F. Smith, A.I.F. Lorna Archbold, to Corporal Ivan G. Marrow, A.I.F. Doris Smith, Merbein, has announced her engagement. Beth Amess and Ula Salmon have announced their engagements. Marie Johnston, of Eastville, to Mr. Hartley Davies, of Eddington. Beth Coghill, to Warrant Officer Charles A. Smith, R.A.A.F. Lorna Baillie has announced her engagement. Elsie Beardsley, to Mr. Ellison Acklom, of Hawthorn. Patricia Jackson to Lieut. Frederick Malcolm, A.I.F., returned. Thelma Tyzack to Pilot Officer William Simpson, R.A.A.F., of Geelong. Violet Woolcock to Mr. Thomas Twycross. Mimi Benbow to Sergeant Ray Amos, A.I.F. Gwenn Triplett, to Mr. Ian Robertson. Betty Shaw, to Lieut. Lloyd Henrichs, U.S. Army. Valda L. Carter, to Mr. Rennis H. Collie, Merchant Navy, of. Tasmania. May Allan, to Mr. John Hutchison.

Marriages. Doris Macdonald, of Wangaratta, to Mr. H. R. Storey, of Teddywaddy ( brother of Andree), on 14th August. Margaret Smart, of Irymple, to Pilot Officer J. Harrison, R A.A.F., Port Moresby.

Elaine Barrie has married, and has returned to America with her husband. Margery Ellis, of Campeidown, to Mr. Herbert Hewitt, brother of Dora (Mrs. Lade, Gippsland), and Edith, at St. Paul's Church of England, Camperdown. Margery is living in Essendon. Beryl Wilson to Mr. Douglas Hollis, at Spring Road Methodist Church, by the Rev. G. Campbell, on 12th September. Gwenda was bridesmaid. Gwen Frazer to Sergeant R. D. Higgs, A.I.F., at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gardiner, by the Rev. J. Eric Owen. Phyllis Barnard to Sergeant Lindsay Cameron, at St. Paul's, Canterbury, on 18th August. Margery Rolls to Driver Stanley Jones, at Scots Church, Collins Street, Melbourne, on 13th October. Lorna May Devereux, of Warracknabeal, to Lieutenant Vincent Wesley Pearson, at Wesley Church, by the Rev. Dr. C. Irving Benson. Betty Nance, to Mr. Frederick Ernest Course, at the South Camberwell Methodist Church, by the Rev. F. H. Jenkin, on Saturday, 17th October. Olive and Gwen were bridesmaids. Joan Layton to Sergt. Eric Williams, R.A.A.F. Loris Smith to Mr. Norman Crabb, A.M.F. Betty Walduck, to Mr. Maddison, A.I.F. (returned), at Burke Road Methodist Church, East Malvern, in October. Phyllis McMurray, to Mr. Keith Hoist. Ruth Smith, to Sergt. Rob. Robertson, R.A.A.F. Dorothy Cockfield„ to Staff-Sergt. 0. C. Heaton, A.I.F. Joyce Tyzack, to Mr. Eric Pope, on 18th April, at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Caulfield. Thelma was bridesmaid, Nola Walker, Betty Shaw, Gwen Triplett, Jean Vaughan and Mrs. L. Watt (Vi Roberts) were among the guests. Jean Shaw to Mr. Frank Nunn, A.I.F. Dorothy Steward to Mr. Jim Madder. Sybil Allan to Mr. George Pockett. Muriel Norton to Mr. Arthur Dolly, on 3rd November, at Shepparton. Vemba Norton was bridesmaid. Among the guests were Mrs. Roy Gorr, G. Sparre, and Mrs. L. Watt (Vi Roberts).

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Births. Mrs. Donald Westaway (Margery Whittaker) —a son (Donald Ian). Mrs. Lloyd J. Lidgett (Ursula Dugdale)—a son, on 2nd September. Mrs. C: Stevens (Elaine Carran)—a son (Mark Henley), on 26th July. Mrs. W. Holdsworth, of Westmere—a son (James Maxwell). Mrs. Chegwin (Dorothy Mann) —a son (Robert Alan), on 28th July. Mrs. Jack Young (Eileen Morgan), late ofNauru—a son (Anthony Graham), on 9th September. Mrs. R. C. Bacon (Vera Curtis) —a son (Robert George), on 5th May. Mrs. Rupert Ellwood (Jean Knowles), of Applethorpe, Queensland—a daughter (Margaret Jean), on 10th September. Mrs. K. Burwood (Phyllis Osborne), of Maryborough—a daughter. Mrs. D. J. Oldmeadow (Joyce Lugton)—a son (David Kim), on 27th September. Mrs. Keith Harmsworth (Jean Turner) —a son. Mrs. Max Davidson (Rhonda Allen) —a son (Robert Bruce). Mrs. Kendall J. Rye (Marjorie Bassett) —a son (Kendall Jeffery). Mrs. C. Farrar Hutton (Ena Bee) —a daughter (Airdrie). Mrs. J. Gardner (Lorna Batley) —a daughter (Jill). Mrs. L. Watt (Vi Roberts) —a son (Neil Lindsay), on 31st May. Mrs. N. Jolly (Mavis Vaughan) —a daughter (Glenis Yvonne).

Bereavements. The sympathy of Old Collegians is extended to the following members who have suffered bereavement:— Mrs. Redmond Johnston (Hilda Ball), and Daisy Ball, in the death of their father early this year. Mrs. R. Catlin (Jean Griffiths), whose husband was killed in action in Egypt on 22nd July. Mrs. H. H. Jacoby (Evelyn Barrett), whose husband died suddenly on 12th September. Mrs. W. Miller (Dorothy Reseigh), Mrs. John Champion (Betty), and Roma, in the sudden death of their mother on 21st Sep• tember.

Mrs. J. Harrison (Margaret Smart) and Elwin, of Irymple, in the death of their brother in September, as a result of air operations over the North Sea. Mrs. Purvis (Elba Pizzey), Mrs. Bond (Freda), of Birmingham, England, and Olive, who lost their father on 28th August. Mrs. C. 0. Lelean (Constance Howell), in the death of her husband, the Rev. C. 0 Lelean, O.B.E., in September. Mrs. Dockerty (Dorothy Turnbull), in the death of her mother.

Obituary. It is with sadness we record the passing of the following Old Collegians, to whose relatives we extend the sympathy of the Club:— Mrs. E. E. Carter (Doris Bowring), who had been living quietly for some time past in Benalla on account of her health. Mrs. Carter was an active member of the Old Collegians' Club for many years, and in 1927 was its president. Mrs. W. H. Fitchett, widow of the lat'e Dr. W. H. Fitchett, founder and president of M.L.C. for nearly 50 years, passed away on 3rd November, 1942. Mrs. Fitchett was the friend of many Old Collegians. We were glad to welcome her at our last garden party in 1941, and will always hold her in affectionate remembrance.

Notes from the Hon. Secretary. Financial year commences 1st September. Subscriptions are now due. Membership: Town members, 5/-; country members, 3/6; life membership, £5/5/-. No blazers or badges are procurable. Members are asked to notify the hon. secretary immediately change of address is made. Council members attending functions wear a large star, and at the service of their fellowmembers. Remembrances and best wishes to all. Mrs. P. R. Leslie, hon. treasurer, 67 Buckley Street, Essendon, W.5. FU6983. Edith C. Barker, hon. secretary, 8 Torrington Place, Canterbury, E.7. WF7427.

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